Meaning
售 means 'to sell' and is commonly used in commercial contexts. It appears frequently in compound words related to sales, vending, and commercial transactions. As a standalone character, it's somewhat formal and more often appears in written Chinese or fixed expressions.
Usage
售 is typically seen in compound words like 售票 (sell tickets) or 出售 (for sale) rather than used alone in casual speech. Native speakers prefer 卖 (mài) in everyday conversation. 售 carries a more formal or commercial tone and is standard in business signage, official notices, and written documents.
Examples
- 01这家商店出售各种电子产品。.This store sells various electronic products.
- 02售票处在大厅的左边。.The ticket office is on the left side of the lobby.
Common collocations
- 售票to sell tickets
- 出售for sale
- 销售sales, to market
- 售货员shop assistant, salesperson
Antonyms
Origin
The character 售 originally depicted the act of selling or distributing goods. Its traditional form combined elements suggesting exchange and communication, reflecting the transactional nature of selling.