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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
促销cùxiāoto promote salesHSK 5, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #12904, Hard
cùxiāo(cu4xiao1)cu xiao T4
  1. 1to promote sales
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March 24, 2026

促销(促銷)cùxiāo(cu4xiao1)

促销 (cùxiāo) refers to the act of promoting sales of products or services, often through special offers or marketing strategies. It is commonly used in retail and business contexts to attract customers and increase sales volume. The term encompasses various tactics such as discounts, limited-time offers, and advertising campaigns.

Strokes21Frequency#12904DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, 促销 activities are common during major holidays like Singles' Day (双11) and National Day, where businesses offer significant discounts to attract consumers. This practice reflects the competitive retail environment in China.

Memory Tip

Think of 促 (cù) as 'to push' and 销 (xiāo) as 'to sell'. Visualize a salesperson pushing a cart full of discounted goods down the aisle, shouting for customers to take advantage of the sales. This imagery reinforces the idea of promoting sales effectively.

Meanings of 促销

cùxiāo(cu4xiao1)
1to promote sales
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促销Simplified
促銷Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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促销 (cùxiāo) vs 推广 (tuīguǎng) — use 促销 when specifically referring to sales promotions, while 推广 is broader, encompassing general marketing and promotion efforts.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 促销 with 促使 (cùshǐ), which means 'to induce or spur on' in a more general sense. 促销 is typically used in commercial contexts, so reserve it for informal or semi-formal discussions about sales strategies. A common collocation is '促销活动' (cùxiāo huódòng), meaning 'sales promotion event'.

HSK Study Tips

While 促销 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can help students grasp commercial dialogues and advertisements. Students at this level should focus on contextual usage in marketing and consumer behavior discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 促销 in contexts unrelated to sales, such as events or promotions that do not involve commercial aspects. For example, saying '我们有一个促销的会议' (We have a promotional meeting) should be corrected to '我们有一个促销活动' (We have a sales promotion event).

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Component Characters

促cùurgent
9 strokes亻
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销xiāoto melt (metal)
HSK 712 strokes钅
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How to say to promote sales in Chinese

“to promote sales” in Chinese is促销cùxiāo

促销 (cùxiāo) refers to the act of promoting sales of products or services, often through special offers or marketing strategies. It is commonly used in retail and business contexts to attract customers and increase sales volume. The term encompasses various tactics such as discounts, limited-time offers, and advertising campaigns.

When to use 促销

Be careful not to confuse 促销 with 促使 (cùshǐ), which means 'to induce or spur on' in a more general sense. 促销 is typically used in commercial contexts, so reserve it for informal or semi-formal discussions about sales strategies. A common collocation is '促销活动' (cùxiāo huódòng), meaning 'sales promotion event'.

促销 or something close to it

促销 (cùxiāo) vs 推广 (tuīguǎng) — use 促销 when specifically referring to sales promotions, while 推广 is broader, encompassing general marketing and promotion efforts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 促销 in contexts unrelated to sales, such as events or promotions that do not involve commercial aspects. For example, saying '我们有一个促销的会议' (We have a promotional meeting) should be corrected to '我们有一个促销活动' (We have a sales promotion event).

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促销 means 'to promote sales' and refers to strategies used to increase product sales.

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