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市场 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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市场
shìchǎng
marketplace
HSK 4, n, 11 strokes, rank #2276, Medium
市场
shìchǎng
market (also in abstract)
HSK 4, n, 11 strokes, rank #2276, Medium
shìchǎng(shi4chang3)shi chang T4
1marketplace
2market (also in abstract)
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March 24, 2026
市场(市場)shìchǎng(shi4chang3)
市场 (shìchǎng) refers to a physical marketplace where goods and services are bought and sold, as well as the abstract concept of a market in economics. It is commonly used in discussions about trade, economy, and consumer behavior. The term can also extend to refer to market trends or conditions in a wider context.
Strokes11Frequency#2276DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
The concept of 市场 is integral to understanding China's rapid economic development and the shift towards a market economy since the late 20th century. Markets play a vital role in daily life, from local street vendors to large commercial centers.
Memory tip
Imagine a bustling marketplace filled with vibrant stalls and vendors shouting their prices. The character 市 (shì) looks like a roof over a town, suggesting it's a place where people gather to exchange goods, while 场 (chǎng) resembles a field or area where this exchange takes place, helping you remember both parts mean 'market'.
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商场 (shāngchǎng) refers specifically to a shopping mall or department store, while 市场 (shìchǎng) can refer to a broader concept of a market, including both physical and abstract forms.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 市场 in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '市场调查' (market research) and '市场需求' (market demand). A frequent mistake is confusing it with '商场' (shāngchǎng), which specifically means a shopping mall.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 市场 connects well with other economic terms like '经济' (jīngjì - economy) and '贸易' (màoyì - trade). Focus on using it in context with related vocabulary to enhance your understanding of economic discussions.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 市场 interchangeably with 商场; while both refer to places of commerce, 商场 specifically means a shopping mall. For example, saying '我们去市场购物' (Wǒmen qù shìchǎng gòuwù) is incorrect if you mean a shopping mall; it should be '我们去商场购物'.
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市场 (shìchǎng) refers to a physical marketplace where goods and services are bought and sold, as well as the abstract concept of a market in economics. It is commonly used in discussions about trade, economy, and consumer behavior. The term can also extend to refer to market trends or conditions in a wider context.
When to use 市场
Be mindful of using 市场 in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '市场调查' (market research) and '市场需求' (market demand). A frequent mistake is confusing it with '商场' (shāngchǎng), which specifically means a shopping mall.
市场 or something close to it
商场 (shāngchǎng) refers specifically to a shopping mall or department store, while 市场 (shìchǎng) can refer to a broader concept of a market, including both physical and abstract forms.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 市场 interchangeably with 商场; while both refer to places of commerce, 商场 specifically means a shopping mall. For example, saying '我们去市场购物' (Wǒmen qù shìchǎng gòuwù) is incorrect if you mean a shopping mall; it should be '我们去商场购物'.
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Grammar patterns of 市场
市场 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.
