How to write 卖
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HSK level
HSK 1卖 is listed in the official HSK vocabulary at HSK 1. The beginner band covers the first, most essential words every learner needs.
卖 in a sentence
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这 家 店 卖 水 果 。This shop sells fruit.
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他 把 车 卖 了 。He sold his car.
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这 里 不 卖 酒 。Alcohol is not sold here.
卖 vs 买 vs 销售
Similar and easily confused words, and how they differ.
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Mirror image of 买: 卖 'sell' has the 十 on top and a falling fourth tone; 买 'buy' is third tone.
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销售 xiāo shòu to sell; sales
Formal 'sell' — or 'sales' as a job: 销售员 'salesperson'. 卖 is everyday 'sell'.