怰 (xuàn) - To sell & to trade

怰Tone 4

xuàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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怰 · xuàn

To sell;

to trade;

to vend (archaic usage).

To sellto tradeto vend (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

To sell goodsAncient tradingCommercial activityVending

Synonyms

  • 卖— to sell (modern equivalent)
  • 售— to sell
  • 贩— to deal in, to trade

Antonyms

  • 买— to buy
  • 购— to purchase

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient texts, it meant to sell goods (怰货).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文献).
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语).

Collocations

  • To sell goods(怰货)
  • Ancient trading(古怰)
  • Commercial activity(商怰)
  • Vending(贩怰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 怰 is an archaic character found primarily in classical texts.
  • It represents early commercial activities in Chinese society.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical with a phonetic component.

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