售票 (shòupiào) means 'to sell tickets.' It is commonly used in contexts related to transportation or events, such as trains, buses, concerts, and movies. The term emphasizes the commercial aspect of ticket sales, often implying a formal transaction.
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March 24, 2026
售票()
售票 (shòupiào) means 'to sell tickets.' It is commonly used in contexts related to transportation or events, such as trains, buses, concerts, and movies. The term emphasizes the commercial aspect of ticket sales, often implying a formal transaction.
Frequency#23659DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the ticketing process, especially for trains and concerts, is often more formalized compared to Western cultures, with specific counters or booths dedicated to ticket sales. The practice of pre-booking tickets online has also gained popularity.
Memory Tip
Think of 售 (shòu) as 'showing' something for sale and 票 (piào) as 'paper' representing a ticket. Imagine a bustling ticket booth where tickets are shown and sold, creating a vivid image of the ticket-selling process.
About 售票
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Quick Contrast
购票 (gòupiào, to purchase tickets) emphasizes the act of buying rather than the selling aspect, making it the opposite side of the transaction.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 售 (shòu) as 'showing' something for sale and 票 (piào) as 'paper' representing a ticket. Imagine a bustling ticket booth where tickets are shown and sold, creating a vivid image of the ticket-selling process.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 售票 with 票售, which is incorrect. The term is generally used in formal contexts, such as at transportation hubs or venues. Common collocations include 售票处 (ticket office) and 售票员 (ticket seller).
HSK Study Tips
This word is not specifically listed in the HSK levels, but it connects to HSK vocabulary related to travel and commerce. Students should focus on understanding the components of the characters and how they relate to other terms in ticketing and travel.
Cultural Note
In China, the ticketing process, especially for trains and concerts, is often more formalized compared to Western cultures, with specific counters or booths dedicated to ticket sales. The practice of pre-booking tickets online has also gained popularity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say 售票员 as 票售员, which is incorrect. The correct form is 售票员, meaning 'ticket seller.'
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Cultural Notes for 售票
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the ticketing process, especially for trains and concerts, is often more formalized compared to Western cultures, with specific counters or booths dedicated to ticket sales. The practice of pre-booking tickets online has also gained popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 售票
It's pronounced as shòupiào.
You can buy tickets for various events like concerts, movies, and transportation.
No, it is typically used in formal contexts, such as at ticket offices or official sales points.
