卖 (mài)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To sell
To give something in exchange for money.
Examples
🗣 这家店卖水果。
💬 This shop sells fruit.
Etymology
卖 (mài) is directly related to the act of selling and incorporates the ‘hand’ radical (手), indicating an action associated with engaging in commerce.
How & Where It’s Used
Used frequently in informal language, it can be found in both spoken and written contexts related to trade and marketing throughout China.
Literary Heritage
卖 appears in various commercial literature and anecdotes, often illustrating the dynamics of trade.
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