B1 verb/noun Neutral

垄断

/lʊŋ˧˩˧ tʊan˥˩/

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Examples

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1

这家科技公司几乎垄断了整个市场。

This tech company has almost monopolized the entire market.

2

打破垄断有利于促进公平竞争。

Breaking the monopoly is conducive to promoting fair competition.

3

他们家垄断了这一带的蔬菜供应。

Their family monopolizes the vegetable supply in this area.

Word Family

Noun
垄断者
Verb
垄断
Adjective
垄断性的
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Memory Tip

垄 (lǒng) refers to a ridge in a field. Think of someone standing on the high ridge controlling the whole field.

Quick Quiz

为了防止企业___市场,国家出台了相关法律。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 垄断

Examples

1

这家科技公司几乎垄断了整个市场。

academic

This tech company has almost monopolized the entire market.

2

打破垄断有利于促进公平竞争。

formal

Breaking the monopoly is conducive to promoting fair competition.

3

他们家垄断了这一带的蔬菜供应。

everyday

Their family monopolizes the vegetable supply in this area.

4

别想垄断所有好机会,留点给别人。

informal

Don't try to hog (monopolize) all the good opportunities; leave some for others.

5

反垄断法是保护消费者利益的重要工具。

business

Anti-monopoly law is an important tool to protect consumer interests.

Word Family

Noun
垄断者
Verb
垄断
Adjective
垄断性的

Common Collocations

垄断地位 monopolistic position
行业垄断 industry monopoly
反垄断法 anti-monopoly law
打破垄断 break the monopoly
资源垄断 resource monopoly

Common Phrases

反垄断调查

anti-trust investigation

垄断利润

monopoly profits

形成垄断

form a monopoly

Often Confused With

垄断 vs 独占

独占 is more general (possession); 垄断 is specifically economic/market control.

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Usage Notes

Mainly used in economic contexts but can be used metaphorically for information or resources.

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Common Mistakes

Often misspelled as '龙断'. Remember the '土' radical in '垄'.

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Memory Tip

垄 (lǒng) refers to a ridge in a field. Think of someone standing on the high ridge controlling the whole field.

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Word Origin

From '垄' (mound/ridge) and '断' (to cut/sever).

Grammar Patterns

垄断 + [Market/Resource] 打破 + 垄断
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Cultural Context

Anti-monopoly regulations have become a major focus for the Chinese government regarding big tech recently.

Quick Quiz

为了防止企业___市场,国家出台了相关法律。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 垄断

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