出卖

chū mài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to offer for sale; to sell
2. to sell out; to betray

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 忠于 zhōng yú 忠于 zhōng yú to be loyal to betray vs. be loyal to: to be loyal to

Synonyms

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• 出售 chū shòu 出售 chū shòu to sell when meaning to offer for sale: to sell
• 背叛 bèi pàn 背叛 bèi pàn to betray when meaning to betray: to betray

Usage notes

Common mistakes

出卖 can mean both 'to sell' and 'to betray'; ensure the context makes the meaning clear, as using it for simple sales may sound too formal.

Example Sentences

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他 出卖 了自己的朋友。

He betrayed his own friend.

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Child Words of 出卖

• 出 出 chū: to go out
• 卖 卖 mài: to sell