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Chinese

Meaning: to sell; to buy or sell, especially in literary or classical usage
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

老店以沽酒聞名,傍晚時總有許多人來光顧。
老店以沽酒闻名,傍晚时总有许多人来光顾。
The old shop is known for selling wine, and many people stop by in the evening.

Usage Notes

This is a literary or classical verb for buying and selling, especially selling goods such as wine. It is much less common in everyday speech than the ordinary verb for sell.

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