售 (shòu) - To sell & to offer for sale

售Tone 4

shòu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

售 · shòu

To sell;

to offer for sale;

to dispose of goods or services in exchange for money.

To sellto offer for saleto dispose of goods or services in exchange

Usage highlights

To sellSalesTicket salesRetailWholesaleSalesperson

Synonyms

  • 卖— to sell (more common, general term)
  • 销— to market or distribute
  • 鬻— to sell (classical, literary)

Antonyms

  • 买— to buy
  • 购— to purchase
  • 进— to stock or acquire goods

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The store sells various products (售货).
  • We need to sell these items quickly (出售商品).
  • The ticket sales begin tomorrow (售票开始).
  • This book has sold well (这本书很畅销).

Collocations

  • To sell(出售)
  • Sales(销售)
  • Ticket sales(售票)
  • Retail(零售)
  • Wholesale(批发)
  • Salesperson(售货员)

Idioms

  • To sell at a profit(售利)
  • To sell fame and reputation(售名)
  • To sell one's skills(售技)
  • Hard to sell(难售)
  • To sell out completely(售罄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese commerce, selling was considered an honorable profession when conducted with integrity.
  • The character reflects the commercial activities that have been central to Chinese economy since ancient times.
  • Modern usage extends to various commercial contexts including retail, wholesale, and service industries.

FAQ