贸易

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Understanding 贸易 (màoyì)

The word 贸易 specifically refers to commercial trade, especially the exchange of goods and services between countries or companies. It is a formal term often used in business, economics, and international relations contexts.

Usage and Context

贸易 is commonly used to talk about international trade agreements, import-export businesses, and economic policies. It usually appears in compound phrases like 国际贸易 (international trade) or 贸易 (trade war).

Common Collocations

  • 国际贸易: international trade, used when discussing trade between countries.
  • 贸易伙伴: trade partner, referring to countries or companies involved in trade.
  • 贸易: trade volume or trade amount, indicating the scale of trade.
  • 贸易: trade war, a conflict involving tariffs or trade restrictions.

Nuances

Using 贸易 implies a formal, often large-scale commercial exchange, different from casual buying or selling. It is not used for everyday shopping but for business or economic discussions.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 贸易 with (mǎimài), which means buying and selling in a more general or informal sense. 贸易 is more formal and usually international or large-scale.

Example Sentences

The trade relationship between China and the United States is very

He works at an international trade company, responsible for export business.

With the development of globalization, trade has become more frequent.