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外贸 (foreign trade) vs 贸易 (trade) — use 外贸 specifically when referring to international trade, while 贸易 can refer to both domestic and international trade.
Be cautious not to confuse 外贸 with 内贸 (nèimào), which means domestic trade. 外贸 is used in formal contexts, especially in business and economic discussions. Remember to use the correct tone when pronouncing it; the falling tones can change the meaning.
Although 外贸 is not an HSK word, it relates to HSK vocabulary concerning commerce and economics. Students should focus on understanding its use in business contexts and how it pairs with other trade-related terms.
Learners often confuse 外贸 with the similarly pronounced 贸易 (màoyì), which also means trade but does not specify that it is foreign. Remember, 外贸 specifically refers to trade that occurs outside one's own country.
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How to say foreign trade in Chinese
“foreign trade” in Chinese is外贸
外贸 (wàimào) refers to foreign trade, which encompasses the exchange of goods and services between countries. It is commonly used in economic contexts, particularly in discussions about international business and commerce.
When to use 外贸
Be cautious not to confuse 外贸 with 内贸 (nèimào), which means domestic trade. 外贸 is used in formal contexts, especially in business and economic discussions. Remember to use the correct tone when pronouncing it; the falling tones can change the meaning.
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外贸 (foreign trade) vs 贸易 (trade) — use 外贸 specifically when referring to international trade, while 贸易 can refer to both domestic and international trade.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 外贸 with the similarly pronounced 贸易 (màoyì), which also means trade but does not specify that it is foreign. Remember, 外贸 specifically refers to trade that occurs outside one's own country.
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It means foreign trade, referring to the exchange of goods and services across international borders.
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