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    Using 卖 (mài) to express "to sell"

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 卖 + Object

    Explanation

    卖 (mài) is a verb meaning "to sell." It is used to describe the act of offering goods or services in exchange for money. Be careful not to confuse it with 买 (mǎi, "to buy"), which has a different tone.

    Examples

    • 他在网上卖自己做的手工艺品。

      Tā zài wǎng shàng mài zìjǐ zuò de shǒugōngyìpǐn.

      He sells his handmade crafts online.

    • 这家店卖的水果又新鲜又便宜。

      Zhè jiā diàn mài de shuǐguǒ yòu xīnxiān yòu piányi.

      The fruit sold at this store is both fresh and cheap.

    • 她打算把旧车卖了，换一辆新的。

      Tā dǎsuàn bǎ jiù chē mài le, huàn yī liàng xīn de.

      She plans to sell her old car and get a new one.

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    Using 卖 (mài) to express "to sell" | Chinese Grammar