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Learners should be careful not to confuse 趸 with similar-sounding words that relate to retail sales. This term is more formal and is typically used in business contexts. It pairs well with terms like '批发' (pīfā - to wholesale).
While 趸 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can help learners identify and discuss commercial practices relevant to their studies. Focus on related vocabulary such as '零售' (língshòu - retail) to grasp the full context of buying and selling.
Learners often misuse 趸 by applying it in retail contexts, such as saying '我去买趸' (I go to buy wholesale) when they mean 'I go to buy retail' (should use '零售'). Always remember that 趸 is for bulk transactions.
Pronunciation of 趸
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Etymology of 趸
A ten-thousand 万 square-foot 足 warehouse
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Case file: 趸
- 1The giveawayA ten-thousand 万 square-foot 足 warehouse
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to buy or sell wholesale in Chinese
“to buy or sell wholesale” in Chinese is趸
The character 趸 (dǔn) refers to the act of buying or selling goods in bulk, commonly known as wholesale. It is often used in commercial contexts where large quantities of products are involved, contrasting with retail sales which deal with individual items.
When to use 趸
Learners should be careful not to confuse 趸 with similar-sounding words that relate to retail sales. This term is more formal and is typically used in business contexts. It pairs well with terms like '批发' (pīfā - to wholesale).
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 趸 by applying it in retail contexts, such as saying '我去买趸' (I go to buy wholesale) when they mean 'I go to buy retail' (should use '零售'). Always remember that 趸 is for bulk transactions.
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Grammar Patterns of 趸
趸 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他____批零售.
He buys at wholesale and sells at retail.
Example Sentences for 趸 (1)
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He buys at wholesale and sells at retail.
Word Family of 趸
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Frequently Asked Questions about 趸
While both terms relate to wholesale, 趸 emphasizes the act of buying or selling in bulk, whereas 批发 specifically refers to the wholesale process.
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