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销售 (xiāoshòu) vs 交易 (jiāoyì): Use 销售 when focusing on the act of selling goods, while 交易 refers more broadly to the transaction or exchange aspect itself.
Common mistakes include confusing 销售 with similar terms like 买 (mǎi, to buy) and 售票 (shòupiào, ticket sales). Use 销售 in formal business contexts, while in casual conversation, you might opt for simpler terms. Be careful with the tone; incorrect tones can change the meaning drastically.
As an HSK 5 word, 销售 connects well with other business-related vocabulary such as 交易 (jiāoyì, transaction) and 市场 (shìchǎng, market). Focus on its application in dialogues related to commerce and negotiations to improve fluency in business discussions.
Learners often confuse 销售 with the verb 卖 (mài, to sell), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我销售水果' (Wǒ xiāoshòu shuǐguǒ) instead of '我卖水果' (Wǒ mài shuǐguǒ) is incorrect; use 销售 for formal sales contexts.
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How to say to sell in Chinese
“to sell” in Chinese is销售
The term 销售 (xiāoshòu) refers to the action of selling or marketing goods and services. It encompasses various aspects of sales, including the role of sales representatives and the process of forming sales agreements. It is commonly used in business contexts and emphasizes the transactional nature of commerce.
When to use 销售
Common mistakes include confusing 销售 with similar terms like 买 (mǎi, to buy) and 售票 (shòupiào, ticket sales). Use 销售 in formal business contexts, while in casual conversation, you might opt for simpler terms. Be careful with the tone; incorrect tones can change the meaning drastically.
销售 or something close to it
销售 (xiāoshòu) vs 交易 (jiāoyì): Use 销售 when focusing on the act of selling goods, while 交易 refers more broadly to the transaction or exchange aspect itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 销售 with the verb 卖 (mài, to sell), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我销售水果' (Wǒ xiāoshòu shuǐguǒ) instead of '我卖水果' (Wǒ mài shuǐguǒ) is incorrect; use 销售 for formal sales contexts.
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Grammar patterns of 销售
销售 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 3 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.
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医生们抱怨他们疲于应付医药公司的____人员。
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Frequently asked questions about 销售
销售 refers specifically to the act of selling or marketing, while 买卖 encompasses both buying and selling transactions.
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