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    Expressing "contractor" or "vendor" with 包商 (bāoshāng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    (Modifier +) 包商

    Explanation

    The noun 包商 (bāoshāng) refers to a contractor or vendor—someone who takes on contracted work or supplies goods under agreement. It often appears in compounds like 分包商 (subcontractor), referring to a party hired by the main contractor. This term is common in construction, business, and government procurement contexts.

    Examples

    • 建筑包商负责整个项目的施工管理。

      Jiànzhù bāoshāng fùzé zhěnggè xiàngmù de shīgōng guǎnlǐ.

      The general contractor is responsible for the construction management of the entire project.

    • 公司决定更换原来的分包商。

      Gōngsī juédìng gēnghuàn yuánlái de fēnbāoshāng.

      The company decided to replace the original subcontractor.

    • 这家包商在业内口碑很好。

      Zhè jiā bāoshāng zài yènèi kǒubēi hěn hǎo.

      This contractor has a very good reputation in the industry.

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