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“market” in Chinese

市场shìchǎng
Illustration of "market" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bustling outdoor market under a bright blue sky, with vendors selling fresh vegetables, colorful fruits, and hanging meats. People are chatting and bargaining at stalls while carrying woven baskets filled with their purchases.

Usage note

市场 refers to a place where goods are sold, often outdoors with many stalls. It is a common word used for both fresh food markets and general shopping areas.

Examples

  • 我们去市场买水果。

    We go to the market to buy fruit.

  • 这个市场很大。

    This market is very big.

  • 市场里有卖鱼。

    There is fish for sale in the market.

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What does "市场" mean?

  • A. market
  • B. airplane
  • C. egg
  • D. pen

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