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专卖店zhuānmàidiànspecialty storeHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #17063, Very Hard
zhuānmàidiàn(zhuan1mai4dian4) T1
  1. 1specialty store
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March 24, 2026

专卖店(專賣店)zhuānmàidiàn(zhuan1mai4dian4)

专卖店 (zhuān mài diàn) refers to a specialty store that sells a specific type of product or a particular brand. These stores focus on a narrow range of goods, providing expertise and a curated selection in that specialty, often seen in sectors like fashion, electronics, or gourmet food.

Strokes20Frequency#17063DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, specialty stores have become popular in urban areas, reflecting the rise of consumer culture and the desire for quality and brand recognition. Many cities have districts filled with 专卖店 that cater to niche markets, such as artisanal foods or high-end fashion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a store where a skilled chef (专) only sells one type of gourmet dish (卖), surrounded by a sign that says 'specialty' (店). The character 专 resembles a person with a hat, signifying expertise, while 卖 suggests selling something unique, making it memorable as a place of specialized sales.

Meanings of 专卖店

zhuānmàidiàn(zhuan1mai4dian4)
1specialty store
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About 专卖店

专卖店Simplified
專賣店Traditional
20Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 专卖店

Quick Contrast

专卖店 (specialty store) vs 商店 (store) — 专卖店 emphasizes a specific product range, while 商店 refers to a general store.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can change the meaning. The term is generally used in informal contexts but can also appear in brochures or advertisements. Common collocations include '专卖店的产品' (products from the specialty store).

HSK Study Tips

While 专卖店 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3-4 vocabulary, particularly in terms of shopping and consumer goods. Students should focus on related terms like '购物' (shopping) and '商店' (store) to enhance their understanding of retail contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 专卖店 with 普通商店 (pǔtōng shāngdiàn), which means a regular store. For example, saying '我去普通专卖店' (I go to a regular specialty store) is incorrect; it should simply be '我去专卖店'.

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Component Characters

专zhuānfor a particular person, occasion, purpose
HSK 44 strokes一
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卖màito sell
HSK 18 strokes十
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店diàninn
HSK 18 strokes广
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How to say specialty store in Chinese

“specialty store” in Chinese is专卖店zhuānmàidiàn

专卖店 (zhuān mài diàn) refers to a specialty store that sells a specific type of product or a particular brand. These stores focus on a narrow range of goods, providing expertise and a curated selection in that specialty, often seen in sectors like fashion, electronics, or gourmet food.

When to use 专卖店

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can change the meaning. The term is generally used in informal contexts but can also appear in brochures or advertisements. Common collocations include '专卖店的产品' (products from the specialty store).

专卖店 or something close to it

专卖店 (specialty store) vs 商店 (store) — 专卖店 emphasizes a specific product range, while 商店 refers to a general store.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 专卖店 with 普通商店 (pǔtōng shāngdiàn), which means a regular store. For example, saying '我去普通专卖店' (I go to a regular specialty store) is incorrect; it should simply be '我去专卖店'.

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专
卖
店

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Frequently Asked Questions about 专卖店

You can find a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, or specific food items, all focused on a particular brand or category.

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