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    Referring to a merchant or vendor with 商家 (shāngjiā)

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    Explanation

    The noun 商家 (shāngjiā) means "merchant," "vendor," or "business," referring to a person or entity that sells goods or services. It is commonly used in commercial and consumer contexts. It is a neutral, widely used term in modern Chinese.

    Examples

    • 很多商家在双十一期间推出了打折活动。

      hěnduō shāngjiā zài shuāng shíyī qījiān tuīchū le dǎzhé huódòng.

      Many merchants launched discount promotions during Double Eleven.

    • 消费者在购物前应该多比较几家商家的价格。

      xiāofèizhě zài gòuwù qián yīnggāi duō bǐjiào jǐ jiā shāngjiā de jiàgé.

      Consumers should compare prices from several merchants before shopping.

    • 这家商家的售后服务口碑一直很好。

      zhè jiā shāngjiā de shòuhòu fúwù kǒubēi yìzhí hěn hǎo.

      This merchant has always had a good reputation for after-sales service.

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