Chinese
gòuwù
Meaning: shopping; to shop
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

購物
購
物
购物
购
物

Example sentences

Many people like to go shopping at department stores on weekends.
網上購物給我們的生活帶來了很大方便。
网上购物给我们的生活带来了很大方便。
Online shopping has brought great convenience to our lives.
在去超市之前,我先列了一張購物清單。
在去超市之前,我先列了一张购物清单。
Before going to the supermarket, I made a shopping list first.
網上購物時要提高警惕,以免受騙上當。
网上购物时要提高警惕,以免受骗上当。
Be vigilant when shopping online to avoid being deceived.
週末的時候,這家百貨公司總是擠滿了購物的人潮。
周末的时候,这家百货公司总是挤满了购物的人潮。
On weekends, this department store is always crowded with shoppers.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of buying things, often for leisure.

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