Chinese
gòumǎi
Meaning: to purchase; to buy
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

為了慶祝生日,他購買了一台新電腦。
为了庆祝生日,他购买了一台新电脑。
To celebrate his birthday, he purchased a new computer.
購買旅遊保險非常重要。
Buying travel insurance is very important.
這家超市提供批發服務,大量購買可以享受更低的價格。
This supermarket provides wholesale services; buying in large quantities allows for a lower price.
我們需要購買一些辦公用品。
We need to buy some office supplies.
投資人購買政府債券,以降低整體風險。
The investor bought government bonds to reduce overall risk.

Usage Notes

A formal term for buying goods or services.

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