Chinese · Common Verbs
卖
mài
To sell
Beginnerverb
Definition
To give something in exchange for money.
Example
这家店卖水果。
This shop sells fruit.
Etymology
卖 (mài) is directly related to the act of selling and incorporates the 'hand' radical (手), indicating an action associated with engaging in commerce.
How & Where It’s Used
Used frequently in informal language, it can be found in both spoken and written contexts related to trade and marketing throughout China.
Literary Heritage
卖 appears in various commercial literature and anecdotes, often illustrating the dynamics of trade.