When you want to talk about selling something in Chinese, you'll often use the verb 出售 (chūshòu). Think of it as a formal way to say 'to sell' or 'for sale.'
You'll typically see 出售 used for items like goods, clothing, or even properties. It implies that the item is being offered for purchase, often in a commercial context.
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这家商店出售各种各样的纪念品。
This store sells various kinds of souvenirs.
他们决定出售他们的旧车，买一辆新车。
They decided to sell their old car and buy a new one.
我正在考虑出售我的一些旧书。
I am considering selling some of my old books.
这家公司主要出售电子产品。
This company mainly sells electronic products.
许多农场在路边出售新鲜的农产品。
Many farms sell fresh produce by the roadside.
这座房子现在正在出售，你有兴趣吗？
This house is currently for sale, are you interested?
博物馆的礼品店出售与展览相关的商品。
The museum's gift shop sells merchandise related to the exhibition.
我们计划在下个月出售我们的公寓。
We plan to sell our apartment next month.
자주 혼동되는 단어
This phrase means 'for sale' or 'on sale,' often seen on signs or listings.
Another way to say 'for sale,' often used for real estate or larger items. It literally means 'waiting to be sold.'
While not directly meaning 'to sell,' it can sometimes imply selling off something to get rid of it, especially at a discount. For example, '处理旧货' (chǔlǐ jiùhuò) means 'to dispose of old goods/sell off old stock.'
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Both 出售 and 销售 mean 'to sell.' The difference can be subtle and depends on context.
出售 (chūshòu) often implies putting an item up for sale, like a house or a product. It focuses on the act of making something available for purchase. 销售 (xiāoshòu) is broader and often refers to the overall process or activity of selling, marketing, and distributing goods, often in a business context. You might talk about a company's 'sales department' (销售部) or 'sales figures' (销售额).
他想出售他的旧车。 (Tā xiǎng chūshòu tā de jiù chē.) - He wants to sell his old car. 我们的销售团队很棒。 (Wǒmen de xiāoshòu tuánduì hěn bàng.) - Our sales team is excellent.
出售 and 卖 both mean 'to sell.' '卖' is a very common and simple verb for selling.
卖 (mài) is the most general and common word for 'to sell.' It's often used in everyday conversation. 出售 (chūshòu) is slightly more formal and often implies a more deliberate act of putting something on the market, sometimes for a larger item or with a clear intention to dispose of something.
我今天卖了一些书。 (Wǒ jīntiān mài le yīxiē shū.) - I sold some books today. 这所房子正在出售。 (Zhè suǒ fángzi zhèngzài chūshòu.) - This house is for sale.
This is a common beginner confusion due to similar pronunciation and opposite meanings.
买 (mǎi) means 'to buy,' while 出售 (chūshòu) means 'to sell.' They are antonyms.
我想买一些水果。 (Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yīxiē shuǐguǒ.) - I want to buy some fruit. 这些苹果出售吗？ (Zhè xiē píngguǒ chūshòu ma?) - Are these apples for sale?
Both imply selling, but 贩卖 has a specific connotation.
贩卖 (fànmài) often carries a negative or illegal connotation, implying selling goods, especially illicit ones, or engaging in trafficking. While it means 'to sell,' it's not a neutral term for selling everyday items.
他们被指控贩卖毒品。 (Tāmen bèi zhǐkòng fànmài dúpǐn.) - They were accused of trafficking drugs. (You would not say: 我想贩卖我的旧车 - I want to 'traffic' my old car.)
Both involve selling, but the method is different.
出售 (chūshòu) is a general term for selling. 拍卖 (pāimài) specifically means 'to auction' or 'auction off.' It's a particular method of selling where items are sold to the highest bidder.
那幅画将在下周拍卖。 (Nà fú huà jiāng zài xià zhōu pāimài.) - That painting will be auctioned next week. 商店里出售各种商品。 (Shāngdiàn lǐ chūshòu gè zhǒng shāngpǐn.) - The store sells various goods.
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Retail stores (clothes, electronics, etc.)
- 我们出售各种手机。
- 本店出售各种女装。
- 这个商店出售很多有趣的东西。
Online marketplaces (Taobao, JD.com, etc.)
- 这些商品在网上出售。
- 我想在网上出售我的旧书。
- 这个网站出售高质量的电子产品。
Real estate (houses, apartments)
- 这栋房子正在出售。
- 他们想出售他们的公寓。
- 有很多公寓出售吗？
Used items (personal belongings)
- 我正在出售我的旧自行车。
- 她在二手市场出售她的衣服。
- 你出售这些旧玩具吗？
Tickets (events, transportation)
- 音乐会门票正在出售。
- 火车站出售火车票。
- 这些电影票什么时候开始出售？
대화 시작하기
"这个商店出售什么？(What does this store sell?)"
"你出售你的旧手机吗？(Are you selling your old phone?)"
"这件衣服出售吗？(Is this piece of clothing for sale?)"
"哪里出售这种书？(Where is this kind of book sold?)"
"他们出售二手车吗？(Do they sell used cars?)"
일기 주제
写下你最近想出售的三件东西。(Write down three things you recently wanted to sell.)
你觉得哪些东西在中国市场上容易出售？为什么？(What items do you think are easy to sell in the Chinese market? Why?)
描述一个你曾经出售东西的经历。(Describe an experience where you sold something.)
如果你要开一个商店，你会出售什么？(If you were to open a store, what would you sell?)
你觉得在线出售和实体店出售有什么不同？(What do you think are the differences between selling online and selling in a physical store?)
셀프 테스트 18 질문
这家商店___各种漂亮的衣服。
The sentence means 'This store sells all kinds of beautiful clothes.' '出售' means 'to sell'.
我们正在___一辆旧车。
The sentence means 'We are selling an old car.' '出售' is the correct verb for 'to sell'.
他们决定___他们的房子。
The sentence means 'They decided to sell their house.' '出售' means 'to sell'.
如果你想买东西，你可以说 '我要出售这个。'
If you want to buy something, you would say '我想买这个 (wǒ xiǎng mǎi zhè ge - I want to buy this)'. '出售' means 'to sell', so '我要出售这个' means 'I want to sell this'.
这本杂志不___，是免费的。
The sentence means 'This magazine is not for sale, it's free.' If it's not for sale, then '出售' should be negated, so '不出售' is correct here, making the original statement false. The original sentence means 'This magazine is not sold, it's free.'
这家书店___各种新书和旧书。
The sentence means 'This bookstore sells all kinds of new and old books.' '出售' is correctly used here.
这家公司决定 ___ 其海外资产以专注于国内市场。
The company decided to 'sell' its overseas assets to focus on the domestic market. '出售' fits the context of divesting assets.
由于市场需求疲软，许多企业不得不 ___ 存货以减少损失。
Due to weak market demand, many businesses had to 'sell' inventory to reduce losses. '出售' is appropriate for liquidating inventory.
博物馆方面计划将部分藏品 ___ ，所得款项用于修缮古迹。
The museum plans to 'sell' some of its collections, and the proceeds will be used for monument repairs. '出售' indicates generating funds from items.
为了维持生计，他不得不将祖传的珠宝 ___ 给一家典当行。
To make a living, he had to 'sell' his ancestral jewelry to a pawn shop. '出售' is used when exchanging an item for money.
经过反复权衡，董事会最终决定 ___ 该亏损的子公司。
After careful deliberation, the board of directors finally decided to 'sell' the unprofitable subsidiary. '出售' is used for divesting a business entity.
当地政府计划 ___ 一批国有土地，以吸引更多投资。
The local government plans to 'sell' a batch of state-owned land to attract more investment. '出售' is appropriate for generating revenue from land assets.
This shop sells various imported goods, including chocolates from Europe and electronics from Japan.
Due to fierce market competition, many small businesses have had to sell their assets to maintain operations.
The government recently announced it will sell off some state-owned enterprises to attract private investment and improve efficiency.
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这家公司出售的软件不仅功能强大，而且用户界面设计得非常友好。
Focus: 友好 (yǒuhǎo)
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为了筹集资金，他决定出售自己的收藏品，其中不乏一些珍贵的艺术品。
Focus: 珍贵 (zhēnguì)
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这部电影在上映前就已出售了全球版权，预计将获得巨大的票房成功。
Focus: 票房 (piàofáng)
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