拍卖

pāi mài

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to auction
2. auction sale
3. to sell at a reduced price

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Word relationships

Related words

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甩卖

shuǎi mài

to mark down (the price of goods)

减价销售，强调低价快速出手

竞拍

jìng pāi

to bid (at an auction)

竞拍强调竞价过程，与拍卖密切相关

Synonyms

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出售

chū shòu

to sell

一般出售与拍卖的对比，拍卖是一种特殊出售方式

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配：拍卖会 (auction event)、拍卖行 (auction house)、拍卖品 (auction item)

Example Sentences

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这幅画在拍卖会上卖出了高价。

This painting sold for a high price at the auction.

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Words Containing 拍卖

auctioneer

auction

Dutch auction

Child Words of 拍卖

to pat