- 拍卖 pāimài auctionTo sell something to the highest bidder through a public bidding process; can also refer to the auction event itself.
- 买卖 mǎimài shopa commercial enterprise or store
- 出卖 chūmài to betrayTo sell out or betray a friend, one's country, or a secret for personal gain
- 卖出 màichū to sell; to reach a priceTo sell or sell off; to reach or go for a certain price in a sale or auction
- 卖给 màigěi to sell toto sell something to someone
- 专卖店 zhuānmàidiàn specialty storea store that specializes in a specific category of products, a single brand, or local specialties; exclusive shop; specialty shop
- 贩卖 fànmài to sellTo buy goods in order to resell them for a profit; to peddle or traffic (often illegal goods)
- 卖力 màilì to exert oneselfto spare no effort or throw oneself into a task
- 拍卖会 pāimàihuì auctionA public sale where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
- 卖淫 màiyín prostitutionto prostitute oneself; the act of providing sexual services in exchange for money
- 外卖 wàimài takeout; to sell takeouttakeout food, the service of providing it, or the act of selling food for consumption off-premises
- 专卖 zhuānmài monopoly, to monopolizea state monopoly or an exclusive right to trade; to have a monopoly on or exercise exclusive control over the sale of a commodity
- 卖方 màifāng seller, bargainorThe party in a commercial transaction or contract who sells goods or services
- 卖命 màimìng to risk one's lifeTo risk one's life or work with total disregard for personal safety, often for a specific person or organization.
- 倒卖 dǎomài to resellto resell at a profit; to speculate or sell illicitly
- 卖弄 màinong to show offTo deliberately display one's talents, abilities, or possessions to others; to parade or make a display of.
- 叫卖 jiàomài to hawkto hawk one's wares; to cry out or shout to attract customers for one's goods
- 义卖 yìmài charity bazaarsale of goods, such as a jumble sale or bazaar, where the proceeds are donated to a public welfare or justice cause
- 变卖 biànmài to sell offto sell one's property or possessions in order to raise cash
- 拐卖 guǎimài human traffickingto abduct and sell people; to kidnap and traffic in human beings
- 卖完 màiwán to sell outto be sold out; to finish selling a stock of goods
- 卖掉 màidiào to sell offto sell off or sell out; to dispose of something by selling it
- 卖国 màiguó to betray one's countryto betray the interests of one's nation for personal gain
- 卖家 màijiā sellerperson or business that sells goods or services
- 售卖 shòumài to sellto offer for sale; to sell
- 小卖部 xiǎomàibù kioskA small shop, kiosk, or snack counter, typically located inside a larger institution such as a school, theater, or office building.
- 卖相 màixiàng outward appearancethe appearance or presentation of a person or product; demeanor or manner
- 甩卖 shuǎimài to sell offto sell goods at a reduced price or clearance; to mark down prices to sell off stock quickly
- 卖身 màishēn to sell oneselfTo sell oneself into slavery, indentured servitude, or to work for someone else, often due to poverty or extreme circumstances.
- 贱卖 jiànmài to sell cheaplyto sell at low prices; to sell at a discount; to sacrifice goods for a low price
- 卖价 màijià selling priceThe price at which goods or services are sold; also called [[售价|售價|shou4 jia4]]
- 超卖 chāomài to oversellto sell more of something than is available, such as airline seats; to overbook
- 卖国贼 màiguózéi traitortraitor to one's country; a person who betrays national sovereignty and interests for personal gain
- 卖钱 màiqián to sell for moneyto sell something in order to get money; to make money by selling items
- 拍卖行 pāimàiháng auction houseA business establishment or firm specializing in the sale of goods by auction.
- 读卖新闻 dúmàixīnwén Yomiuri ShimbunThe Yomiuri Shimbun; a major Japanese daily newspaper
- 卖艺 màiyì to perform for a livingTo earn a living as a street performer, specifically by demonstrating skills such as acrobatics, martial arts, or traditional singing and storytelling.
- 转卖 zhuǎnmài to resellto sell something to another person after having bought it; to resell to a third party
- 做买卖 zuòmǎimài to do businessTo buy and sell goods; to be engaged in trade or commerce; to carry on business
- 卖座 màizuò attendancethe number of seats occupied by customers or moviegoers in a restaurant, theater, or cinema
- 卖主 màizhǔ sellera person who sells goods; the original owner of an item for sale
- 小卖 xiǎomài retailTo retail; to sell in small quantities or engage in small-scale trading or peddling
- 非卖品 fēimàipǐn not-for-sale itemArticles or products that are only intended for display, giveaway, or reference and are not for sale.
- 卖唱 màichàng to sing for a livingTo sing in public places (such as streets or restaurants) to make a living; to perform as an itinerant singer
- 装疯卖傻 zhuāngfēngmàishǎ to play the foolto feign madness or act like a fool in order to deceive others or avoid facing a problem
- 卖乖 màiguāi to show offTo flaunt one's cleverness or show off how smart one is
- 烧卖 shāomài shumaisteamed dumpling made with a thin wrapper that is gathered at the top and left open, often served as dim sum
- 盗卖 dàomài to steal and sellto steal something belonging to others or the public and then sell it for profit
- 强买强卖 qiǎngmǎiqiǎngmài to force a tradeto buy or sell goods under coercion; to force someone to trade against their will
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