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The word "买卖" is formed by combining the character "买" (mǎi), meaning "to buy", with the character "卖" (mài), meaning "to sell"; this direct juxtaposition creates a compound word where the individual meanings merge to denote the combined activity of buying and selling, thus referring to "business" or "transactions".

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他的买卖很成功。

Tā de mǎimài hěn chénggōng.

His business is very successful.

买卖东西要小心。

Mǎimài dōngxī yào xiǎoxīn.

Be careful when buying and selling things.

他们在网上做买卖。

Tāmen zài wǎngshàng zuò mǎimài.

They do business online.

买卖双方签订了合同。

Mǎimài shuāngfāng qiāndìngle hétóng.

The buyer and seller signed a contract.

为了确保买卖公平，政府制定了法规。

Wèile quèbǎo mǎimài gōngpíng, zhèngfǔ zhìdìngle fǎguī.

To ensure fair trade, the government has established regulations.

Word Definition - 买卖

mǎi mài buying and selling; business dealings; transactions

Individual Character Details

买 mǎi
卖 mài