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批发 (pīfā, wholesale) — use 零售 when referring to selling in small quantities to consumers, whereas 批发 refers to selling in bulk to retailers.
Learners often confuse 零售 with 批发 (pīfā, wholesale), which refers to selling in bulk. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include '零售价格' (língshòu jiàgé, retail price) and '零售商' (língshòu shāng, retailer).
零售 is relevant for intermediate learners as it connects to themes of commerce and consumerism. Students should focus on related vocabulary such as '市场' (shìchǎng, market) and '买' (mǎi, to buy) to enhance their understanding of retail contexts.
Learners often mistakenly use the term inappropriately, such as saying '我去批发' (wǒ qù pīfā, I go to wholesale) when they mean to say '我去零售' (wǒ qù língshòu, I go to retail). Remember to use the correct term based on the context of buying in bulk versus small quantities.
Pronunciation of 零售
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How to say to retail in Chinese
“to retail” in Chinese is零售
零售 (língshòu) refers to the sale of goods in small quantities directly to consumers, as opposed to wholesale, where products are sold in bulk. This term is commonly used in the context of businesses that sell directly to the public, such as stores and online retailers.
When to use 零售
Learners often confuse 零售 with 批发 (pīfā, wholesale), which refers to selling in bulk. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include '零售价格' (língshòu jiàgé, retail price) and '零售商' (língshòu shāng, retailer).
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批发 (pīfā, wholesale) — use 零售 when referring to selling in small quantities to consumers, whereas 批发 refers to selling in bulk to retailers.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the term inappropriately, such as saying '我去批发' (wǒ qù pīfā, I go to wholesale) when they mean to say '我去零售' (wǒ qù língshòu, I go to retail). Remember to use the correct term based on the context of buying in bulk versus small quantities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 零售
零售 (língshòu) refers to retail sales to individual consumers, while 批发 (pīfā) refers to wholesale, selling in bulk to resellers or businesses.
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