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批发 (pīfā) vs 零售 (língshòu) — use 批发 when referring to wholesale transactions, while 零售 specifically denotes retail sales to consumers.
Be mindful of using 批发 in the correct context; it is typically formal and used in business settings. Common collocations include 批发市场 (wholesale market) and 批发价 (wholesale price). Avoid confusing it with 零售 (língshòu), which means retail.
As an HSK 6 word, 批发 connects to other business-related terms such as 采购 (cǎigòu - procurement) and 销售 (xiāoshòu - sales). Focus on understanding its application in trade contexts and related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 批发 with 零售. For instance, saying '我在批发买东西' (I buy things wholesale) when referring to personal purchases is incorrect; the proper term would be '我在零售买东西'.
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How to say wholesale in Chinese
“wholesale” in Chinese is批发
批发 (pīfā) refers to the practice of selling goods in large quantities, typically at lower prices, to retailers or other businesses instead of directly to consumers. This term is commonly used in commercial contexts, especially in trade and distribution sectors.
When to use 批发
Be mindful of using 批发 in the correct context; it is typically formal and used in business settings. Common collocations include 批发市场 (wholesale market) and 批发价 (wholesale price). Avoid confusing it with 零售 (língshòu), which means retail.
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批发 (pīfā) vs 零售 (língshòu) — use 批发 when referring to wholesale transactions, while 零售 specifically denotes retail sales to consumers.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 批发 with 零售. For instance, saying '我在批发买东西' (I buy things wholesale) when referring to personal purchases is incorrect; the proper term would be '我在零售买东西'.
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Grammar patterns of 批发
批发 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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他经营____生意, 他弟弟则经营零售生意.
He does wholesale business, while his brother is engaged in retail business.
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批发 refers to wholesale trading in bulk, while 零售 means retail sales to consumers.
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