a person who uses goods or services to satisfy their needs

goods or expendable materials purchased or used for daily life or production

tax on specific goods such as tobacco, alcohol, and luxury items or on specific consumption behaviors; sales tax

high-end or expensive consumption; high level of spending

relating to consumption or consumer demand; consumer-oriented

consumer-grade; consumer-level

The portion of national income used to meet the material and cultural needs of individuals and society after deducting accumulated savings; consumption funds.

low level of spending or small amount of expenditure

An organization formed by consumers to pool resources and purchase daily goods directly from producers to avoid middleman markups.

a specific demographic or group of consumers; consumer base

consumer voucher; coupon

The three categories of government spending in mainland China that are subject to strict public scrutiny and anti-corruption measures: overseas travel, official receptions (food and entertainment), and official vehicles

The proportional relationship between different types of consumer spending within total consumption expenditure; consumption patterns

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services; used as an indicator of inflation and changes in purchasing power.

consumer protection; the laws and measures intended to protect the interests of people who buy goods and services

government official responsible for consumer protection and handling consumer complaints

A set of regulations formulated to protect the rights and interests of consumers and ensure the safety and quality of consumer life.

an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of consumers

An economic measure that tracks changes in the prices of consumer goods and services to gauge inflation and the cost of living.

Social movement where people work together to demand better products and safety standards from businesses and the government.

Goods used to satisfy the material and cultural needs of individuals; also known as [[生活资料|生活資料|sheng1 huo2 zi1 liao4]].

The provision of loans or credit to individuals for the purchase of goods and services

Public officials' use of public funds or property for private consumption by exploiting legal loopholes; examples include excessive official banquets or using government cars for personal trips

Environmental protection as a consumer choice; a consumption pattern that prioritizes recycling, low pollution, and energy efficiency.

spending beyond one's current means or economic level; excessive consumption; spending on luxuries rather than necessities

Consumers' Foundation of the Republic of China, a non-profit organization in Taiwan dedicated to consumer rights and protection

China Consumers' Association; an organization established to protect consumer rights and interests in China

consumption per person; per capita spending

Expenses related to social obligations and networking, such as gifts for weddings, funerals, and other traditional ceremonies

the minimum amount a customer is required to spend at a restaurant or business establishment

A measure of price changes for consumer goods and services; used as a key indicator of inflation.

excessive or compensatory spending on consumer goods after a period of being unable to do so, typically following a lockdown or financial hardship

consumerism; the social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services

consumer price index

consumer credit or loans issued by financial institutions to individuals for high-value purchases