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采购 (cǎigòu) vs 购买 (gòumǎi) — use 采购 for formal business contexts and systematic acquisition, while 购买 is more general and informal.
Be careful not to confuse 采购 with 买 (mǎi), which simply means 'to buy.' 采购 is more formal and specific to business contexts, while 买 is more casual. A common collocation is 采购经理 (cǎi gòu jīng lǐ), meaning 'procurement manager.'
As an HSK 6 word, 采购 connects with other business-related vocabulary at this level, such as 合同 (hé tòng, contract) and 供应链 (gōng yìng liàn, supply chain). Focus on using 采购 in sentences that involve business transactions or corporate discussions.
Learners often confuse 采购 with 买, using it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我去采购一些水果' (wǒ qù cǎi gòu yīxiē shuǐguǒ) for 'I'm going to buy some fruit' is incorrect; it should be '我去买一些水果.'
Pronunciation of 采购
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How to say to procure (for an enterprise etc) in Chinese
“to procure (for an enterprise etc)” in Chinese is采购
采购 (cǎi gòu) refers to the act of procuring or purchasing goods, often in a business or commercial context. It implies a systematic process of acquiring items necessary for an organization, which can include sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing. This term is commonly used in supply chain management and corporate settings.
When to use 采购
Be careful not to confuse 采购 with 买 (mǎi), which simply means 'to buy.' 采购 is more formal and specific to business contexts, while 买 is more casual. A common collocation is 采购经理 (cǎi gòu jīng lǐ), meaning 'procurement manager.'
采购 or something close to it
采购 (cǎigòu) vs 购买 (gòumǎi) — use 采购 for formal business contexts and systematic acquisition, while 购买 is more general and informal.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 采购 with 买, using it in casual contexts. For example, saying '我去采购一些水果' (wǒ qù cǎi gòu yīxiē shuǐguǒ) for 'I'm going to buy some fruit' is incorrect; it should be '我去买一些水果.'
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Grammar Patterns of 采购
采购 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.
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批量____要比零买实惠很多。
Buying in bulk is more economical than shopping for small quantities.
Example Sentences for 采购 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 采购
Yes, 采购 is primarily used in formal business contexts, while you might use 买 for everyday purchases.
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