verb / adjective HSK 5
Traditional 暢銷
to sell well · bestselling · popular (of goods)
Meaning
畅销 describes products, especially books, that sell quickly and in large quantities. It combines 畅 (smooth, unobstructed) with 销 (to sell), literally meaning 'to sell smoothly.' The term emphasizes market success and consumer demand.
Usage
Commonly used in commercial and publishing contexts to describe products with strong sales performance. Often appears as an attributive adjective before nouns (畅销书 'bestselling book') or as a verb describing sales status. Typically has positive connotations of market success.
Examples
- 01这本小说一出版就成了畅销书。.This novel became a bestseller as soon as it was published.
- 02这款手机在年轻人中很畅销。.This model of phone sells very well among young people.
Characters
Common collocations
- 畅销书bestselling book, bestseller
- 畅销商品popular merchandise
- 长期畅销to be a long-term bestseller
- 畅销榜bestseller list
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 畅 (smooth flow) with 销 (selling), creating the image of goods flowing smoothly off shelves to buyers, reflecting brisk sales.