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How do you say "to buy" in Chinese?
买
mǎi
In Chinese, "to buy" is 买.
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Pronunciation
My, with a third tone (rising), a common transaction verb pronounced clearly.
Writing and usage
One character (买), six strokes. Traditionally written with components suggesting commerce and value.
Example sentence
我想买新衣服。
I want to buy new clothes.
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How to remember 买
Mǎi (to buy) is a core economic verb, essential for shopping and purchasing discussions.
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Questions about 买
How do you say "to buy" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to buy" is 买. It is a noun.
How is 买 written in Chinese?
One character (买), six strokes. Traditionally written with components suggesting commerce and value.
How is 买 used in a sentence?
Use 买 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我想买新衣服。 (I want to buy new clothes.).
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