贸 (mào) - trade, commerce & to exchange

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mào ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 贝

伦妙

贸 · mào

trade, commerce;

to exchange;

rash, hasty

trade, commerceto exchangerash, hasty

Usage highlights

TradeInternational tradeFree tradeTrade agreementTrade partnerTrade fair

Synonyms

  • 商— commerce, business
  • 易— exchange, trade
  • 交易— transaction, deal

Antonyms

  • 赠— give as a gift (non-commercial)
  • 谨慎— cautious, prudent (antonym to rash sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • International trade (国际贸易) is vital for the economy.
  • They are trading partners (贸易伙伴).
  • The company engages in import and export trade (进出口贸易).
  • He made a rash decision (贸然决定).

Collocations

  • Trade(贸易)
  • International trade(国际贸易)
  • Free trade(自由贸易)
  • Trade agreement(贸易协定)
  • Trade partner(贸易伙伴)
  • Trade fair(贸易展览会)

Idioms

  • Rash and reckless(贸然行事)
  • Name does not match reality(名贸实易)
  • Engage in trade(贸迁有无)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted exchanging goods, reflecting ancient commercial activities.
  • The character appears in economic contexts, symbolizing market exchange and business relationships.
  • In modern usage, it often carries connotations of globalization and economic development.

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