商贾

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"商贾" refers to merchants or businesspeople, especially those engaged in trade and commerce. It is a somewhat formal or literary term often used in historical or descriptive contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "商贾" in texts describing economic activity, historical trade, or the bustling life of markets and cities where merchants gather.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 商贾: merchants gather, indicating a busy commercial area.
  • 古代商贾: merchants in ancient times, often used in historical narratives.
  • 商贾活动: merchant activities, referring to business or trade actions.

Usage Notes

"商贾" is more formal and less commonly used in everyday spoken Chinese compared to 商人 (shāngrén). It carries a slightly classical or literary tone. Avoid confusing it with alone, which is rarely used independently with this meaning.

Summary

Use "商贾" when referring to merchants in a formal, historical, or literary context, especially when emphasizing their role in commerce and trade.

Example Sentences

Ancient merchants often traded various goods at the market.

This city prospered because merchants gathered here.

Merchants launch many promotional activities during festivals.