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兜售 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
兜售dōushòuto hawkHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #15869, Very Hard
兜售dōushòuto peddleHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #15869, Very Hard
dōushòu(dou1shou4)dou shou T1
  1. 1to hawk
  2. 2to peddle
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March 24, 2026

兜售dōushòu(dou1shou4)

兜售 refers to the act of selling goods, often in a casual or informal manner. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is trying to sell something directly to consumers, often on the streets or in markets, rather than through a formal store. This term can also carry a slight connotation of persistence in trying to sell something.

Strokes22Frequency#15869DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, street vendors are common, especially in urban areas, and 兜售 captures the essence of this bustling trade culture. The practice of hawking goods is not just a means of commerce but also part of the social fabric, where vendors often build relationships with regular customers.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vendor with a big pouch (兜) filled with all kinds of products, enthusiastically trying to 'sell' (售) his wares to passersby. The '兜' looks like a bag that holds all his goods, helping you remember that he is peddling them.

Meanings of 兜售

dōushòu(dou1shou4)
1to hawk
2to peddle
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兜售Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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兜售 (dōushòu) vs 销售 (xiāoshòu): use 兜售 for informal, direct selling, while 销售 refers to formal sales processes.

Usage Notes

兜售 is typically used in informal contexts and can imply a certain level of persistence or aggressiveness in selling. Be careful not to confuse it with more formal terms for selling, as 兜售 may not be suitable for formal business settings. Common collocations include 兜售商品 (peddle goods) or 兜售产品 (hawk products).

HSK Study Tips

While 兜售 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at HSK 4 and above, who are starting to engage with more nuanced expressions. Focus on its components and usage in everyday conversations about commerce and transactions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 兜售 with 销售. For example, saying '我在公司兜售产品' (I am hawking products at the company) is incorrect; it should be '我在公司销售产品' (I am selling products at the company).

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Component Characters

兜dōupocket
HSK 711 strokes儿
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售shòuto sell
11 strokes口
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How to say to hawk in Chinese

“to hawk” in Chinese is兜售dōushòu

兜售 refers to the act of selling goods, often in a casual or informal manner. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is trying to sell something directly to consumers, often on the streets or in markets, rather than through a formal store. This term can also carry a slight connotation of persistence in trying to sell something.

When to use 兜售

兜售 is typically used in informal contexts and can imply a certain level of persistence or aggressiveness in selling. Be careful not to confuse it with more formal terms for selling, as 兜售 may not be suitable for formal business settings. Common collocations include 兜售商品 (peddle goods) or 兜售产品 (hawk products).

兜售 or something close to it

兜售 (dōushòu) vs 销售 (xiāoshòu): use 兜售 for informal, direct selling, while 销售 refers to formal sales processes.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 兜售 with 销售. For example, saying '我在公司兜售产品' (I am hawking products at the company) is incorrect; it should be '我在公司销售产品' (I am selling products at the company).

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