零售
The sale of goods to the general public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
Examples
3 of 5电子商务对传统零售业造成了巨大冲击。
E-commerce has caused a huge impact on the traditional retail industry.
我们建议以零售价出售这些商品。
We suggest selling these items at the retail price.
这里不提供批发,只提供零售。
Wholesale is not provided here, only retail.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ling (零 - zero/fragmented) and Shou (售 - sell). Selling in fragments.
Quick Quiz
这家超市去年的____总额增长了5%。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
电子商务对传统零售业造成了巨大冲击。
academicE-commerce has caused a huge impact on the traditional retail industry.
我们建议以零售价出售这些商品。
businessWe suggest selling these items at the retail price.
这里不提供批发,只提供零售。
formalWholesale is not provided here, only retail.
零售商正在进行促销活动。
everydayRetailers are conducting promotional activities.
零卖比整箱买要贵。
informalBuying individually (retail) is more expensive than buying by the box.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
零售巨头
retail giant
建议零售价
suggested retail price
零售网点
retail outlet
Often Confused With
Pifa is selling in bulk to businesses; Lingshou is selling to individual end-users.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 1 when describing economic data or sales charts.
Common Mistakes
Using 'sell' (卖) when 'retail' (零售) is required in a professional context.
Memory Tip
Ling (零 - zero/fragmented) and Shou (售 - sell). Selling in fragments.
Word Origin
From selling items piece by piece.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这家超市去年的____总额增长了5%。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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