Meanings of 趸
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AI Study Notes for 趸
Imagine a large whale (the radical '走' implies movement) swimming through a market, buying and selling goods in big quantities. The sound 'dǔn' can be associated with 'dunking' the whale into the water as it makes big deals.
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.
In Chinese business practices, wholesale transactions are common, particularly in markets where goods are traded in bulk. This reflects a cultural emphasis on community and cooperative purchasing.
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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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.
Cultural Notes for 趸
In Chinese business practices, wholesale transactions are common, particularly in markets where goods are traded in bulk. This reflects a cultural emphasis on community and cooperative purchasing.
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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.