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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'shop' or 'store' with 商店 (shāngdiàn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    在 + 商店 / 商店 + 里

    Explanation

    商店 (shāngdiàn) is a noun meaning "shop" or "store," referring to a place where goods are sold. It combines 商 (commerce) and 店 (shop/establishment). It is a general term that can refer to any type of retail establishment and is commonly used in everyday conversation and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 学校旁边新开了一家商店。

      Xuéxiào pángbiān xīn kāi le yì jiā shāngdiàn.

      A new store just opened next to the school.

    • 这家商店的东西又便宜又好。

      Zhè jiā shāngdiàn de dōngxi yòu piányi yòu hǎo.

      The things at this store are both cheap and good.

    • 我在商店里买了一些水果和零食。

      Wǒ zài shāngdiàn lǐ mǎi le yìxiē shuǐguǒ hé língshí.

      I bought some fruit and snacks at the store.

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