垄断
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Examples
3 of 5这家科技公司几乎垄断了整个市场。
This tech company has almost monopolized the entire market.
打破垄断有利于促进公平竞争。
Breaking the monopoly is conducive to promoting fair competition.
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
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
这家科技公司几乎垄断了整个市场。
academicThis tech company has almost monopolized the entire market.
打破垄断有利于促进公平竞争。
formalBreaking the monopoly is conducive to promoting fair competition.
他们家垄断了这一带的蔬菜供应。
everydayTheir family monopolizes the vegetable supply in this area.
别想垄断所有好机会,留点给别人。
informalDon't try to hog (monopolize) all the good opportunities; leave some for others.
反垄断法是保护消费者利益的重要工具。
businessAnti-monopoly law is an important tool to protect consumer interests.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
独占 is more general (possession); 垄断 is specifically economic/market control.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in economic contexts but can be used metaphorically for information or resources.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as '龙断'. Remember the '土' radical in '垄'.
Memory Tip
垄 (lǒng) refers to a ridge in a field. Think of someone standing on the high ridge controlling the whole field.
Word Origin
From '垄' (mound/ridge) and '断' (to cut/sever).
Grammar Patterns
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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