贩
卖

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The word 贩卖 is formed by combining the character 贩, which denotes trading or dealing in goods, with the character 卖, which means to sell; their conjunction creates a compound specifically referring to the act of buying and selling goods, often with a focus on commercial exchange or trafficking.

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他在市场贩卖蔬菜。

Tā zài shìchǎng fànmài shūcài.

He sells vegetables in the market.

这个小贩经常贩卖新鲜水果。

Zhège xiǎofàn jīngcháng fànmài xīnxiān shuǐguǒ.

This vendor often sells fresh fruits.

贩卖盗版光盘是违法行为。

Fànmài dàobǎn guāngpán shì wéifǎ xíngwéi.

Selling pirated discs is illegal behavior.

警方抓获了一个贩卖毒品的犯罪团伙。

Jǐngfāng zhuāhuòle yīgè fànmài dúpǐn de fànzuì tuánhuǒ.

The police caught a criminal gang trafficking drugs.

尽管法律禁止，但有些人仍在暗中贩卖野生动物。

Jǐnguǎn fǎlǜ jìnzhǐ, dàn yǒuxiē rén réng zài ànzhōng fànmài yěshēng dòngwù.

Although the law prohibits it, some people still secretly traffic wild animals.

Word Definition - 贩卖

fàn mài to sell; to peddle; to traffic

Individual Character Details

贩 fàn
卖 mài