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The traditional character "賣" is structurally composed of "出" meaning to go out and "買" meaning to buy, with the combination conveying the concept of offering goods for purchase. Etymologically, this character has denoted the act of selling since early usage, originating from commercial practices where goods were presented for exchange. Over time, its application extended to encompass related notions such as dealing or vending, though the core commercial sense persisted. The simplified form "卖" alters the graphic structure by incorporating "十" and "买", representing a modified orthography while continuing to express the same fundamental action.
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他在卖报纸。
我卖了一些书。
这家店卖很多衣服。
她把旧玩具卖给了朋友。
农民在市场上卖新鲜蔬菜。
为了赚钱，他决定卖自己的画。
这家公司专门卖环保产品。
在网络上卖东西需要很好的营销策略。