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    Referring to a supermarket with 超市 (chāoshì)

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    Explanation

    超市 (chāoshì) is a noun meaning 'supermarket,' short for 超级市场. It refers to a large self-service retail store selling food and household goods. It is one of the most commonly used words for everyday shopping locations.

    Examples

    • 我下班后去超市买点菜。

      wǒ xiàbān hòu qù chāoshì mǎi diǎn cài.

      I'll go to the supermarket to buy some groceries after work.

    • 这家超市的东西又便宜又新鲜。

      zhè jiā chāoshì de dōngxi yòu piányi yòu xīnxiān.

      The things at this supermarket are both cheap and fresh.

    • 小区门口新开了一家超市。

      xiǎoqū ménkǒu xīn kāi le yī jiā chāoshì.

      A new supermarket just opened at the entrance of the residential complex.

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