卖票 (màipiào) means 'to sell tickets.' It is commonly used in contexts related to events such as concerts, movies, or public transport. This phrase captures the action of selling entry passes, emphasizing its transactional nature.
HSK 3, 16 strokes, Hard
màipiào(mai4piao4) T4
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
May 27, 2026
卖票màipiào(mai4piao4)
卖票 (màipiào) means 'to sell tickets.' It is commonly used in contexts related to events such as concerts, movies, or public transport. This phrase captures the action of selling entry passes, emphasizing its transactional nature.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, ticket selling has evolved significantly with the rise of online platforms, making it common to purchase tickets via apps. This reflects the rapid digital transformation in Chinese society, especially in the realm of entertainment and travel.
Memory Tip
Imagine a market where a seller is shouting 'mài!' (卖) while handing out tickets (票) to excited customers. Visualize the tickets flying out like birds, and you can remember that '卖票' is about the action of selling these tickets.
About 卖票
卖票Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryHSKKL2CEFRA2
Podcast: 卖票
Podcast: 卖票
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 卖票
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a market where a seller is shouting 'mài!' (卖) while handing out tickets (票) to excited customers. Visualize the tickets flying out like birds, and you can remember that '卖票' is about the action of selling these tickets.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 卖票 (màipiào) with 买票 (mǎipiào), which means 'to buy tickets.' Remember that 卖票 focuses on selling, while 买票 focuses on purchasing. This word is informal and can be used in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 3 word, focus on using 卖票 in sentences related to travel or entertainment. Connect it with other transportation-related vocabulary, such as 车票 (chēpiào, bus/train ticket) and 飞机票 (fēijīpiào, plane ticket) to enhance your understanding.
Cultural Note
In China, ticket selling has evolved significantly with the rise of online platforms, making it common to purchase tickets via apps. This reflects the rapid digital transformation in Chinese society, especially in the realm of entertainment and travel.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to use 卖票 when one means to buy tickets. For example, saying '我想卖票' (wǒ xiǎng màipiào) instead of '我想买票' (wǒ xiǎng mǎipiào) can lead to confusion, as it suggests you want to sell tickets instead of buy them.
AI-enhanced 2026-05-27
Pronunciation of 卖票
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 卖票 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 卖票 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 卖票
🏮Cultural insight
In China, ticket selling has evolved significantly with the rise of online platforms, making it common to purchase tickets via apps. This reflects the rapid digital transformation in Chinese society, especially in the realm of entertainment and travel.
Frequently Asked Questions about 卖票
You can say '他在卖票' (tā zài màipiào), which means 'He is selling tickets.'
The opposite is 买票 (mǎipiào), meaning 'to buy tickets.'
Yes, 卖票 can be used for any kind of tickets, including train, bus, and event tickets.
