Chinese
mài
Meaning: to sell; to betray; to show off
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

商店正在賣新鮮的水果。
商店正在卖新鲜的水果。
The store is selling fresh fruit.
這個市場賣很多新鮮蔬菜。
This market sells a lot of fresh vegetables.
雞蛋是論斤賣的。
Eggs are sold by weight.
這家店專門賣手工製作的皮鞋。
This shop specializes in selling handmade leather shoes.
這本書的第一版已經賣完了。
The first edition of this book is already sold out.

Usage Notes

A fundamental verb meaning to exchange goods for money. Also used metaphorically for betrayal or showing off.

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