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售货员 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
售货员shòuhuòyuánsalespersonHSK 4, l, rank #16870, Hard
售货员shòuhuòyuán>个[gè]HSK 4, l, rank #16870, Hard
shòuhuòyuán(shou4huo4yuan2) T4
  1. 1salesperson
  2. 2>个[gè]
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March 24, 2026
售货员(售貨員)shòuhuòyuán(shou4huo4yuan2)

售货员 (shòu huò yuán) refers to a salesperson or shop assistant who sells goods to customers. This term is commonly used in retail environments, signifying a person who directly interacts with buyers to assist them in making purchases.

Frequency#16870DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the role of a 售货员 is crucial in the retail sector, especially in bustling markets and shopping centers where personal interaction enhances the shopping experience. The emphasis on customer service reflects broader cultural values of hospitality.

Memory Tip

To remember 售货员, imagine a 'shout' (shou) from a 'warehouse' (货) where a 'man' (员) is selling goods. Picture this man enthusiastically shouting about the deals in the warehouse, making it easy to recall the term.

Meanings of 售货员

shòuhuòyuán(shou4huo4yuan2)
1salesperson
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About 售货员

售货员Simplified
售貨員Traditional
Strokes
Radical
习用语phrase (phr.)Part of Speech
#16870Frequency Rank
Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 售货员

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店员 (diànyuán) - 店员 is a general term for a store staff member, while 售货员 specifically emphasizes the role of selling goods.

Memory Mnemonic

To remember 售货员, imagine a 'shout' (shou) from a 'warehouse' (货) where a 'man' (员) is selling goods. Picture this man enthusiastically shouting about the deals in the warehouse, making it easy to recall the term.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the pronunciation, especially the tones; a mispronunciation can change the meaning. While '售货员' is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, ensure that you use it appropriately when discussing job roles or in customer service settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, '售货员' connects with other job-related vocabulary, such as '经理' (jīng lǐ, manager) and '员工' (yuán gōng, employee). Focus on understanding the context in which these terms are used in dialogues about work and professions.

Cultural Note

In China, the role of a 售货员 is crucial in the retail sector, especially in bustling markets and shopping centers where personal interaction enhances the shopping experience. The emphasis on customer service reflects broader cultural values of hospitality.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 售货员 with related terms like '销售员' (xiāo shòu yuán) or use incorrect tones. For example, saying 'shou3 huo4 yuan2' instead of 'shou4 huo4 yuan2' can lead to misunderstanding.

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Component Characters

shòuto sell
11 strokes
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huògoods
HSK 48 strokes
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yuánperson
HSK 37 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 售货员

售货员 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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商店____靠在柜台上漫不经心地招呼我。

The shop assistant received me indifferently while leaning on a counter.

Example Sentences for 售货员 (3)

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商店售货员靠在柜台上漫不经心地招呼我。

shāng diàn shòu huò yuán kào zài guì tái shàng màn bù jīng xīn dì zhāo hū wǒ。

The shop assistant received me indifferently while leaning on a counter.
2
那两名女售货员正忙着接待顾客。

nà liǎng míng nǚ shòu huò yuán zhèng máng zháo jiē dài gù kè。

The two saleswomen were busily trying to keep up with the demand.
3
我问柜台后面的女售货员是否有明信片。

wǒ wèn guì tái hòu miàn de nǚ shòu huò yuán shì fǒu yǒu míng xìn piàn。

I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards.

Cultural Notes for 售货员

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the role of a 售货员 is crucial in the retail sector, especially in bustling markets and shopping centers where personal interaction enhances the shopping experience. The emphasis on customer service reflects broader cultural values of hospitality.

Frequently Asked Questions about 售货员

售货员 typically refers to a salesperson in a retail setting, while 销售员 can encompass broader sales roles, including those in B2B environments.