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“buy up” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshōu gòu

Example

收购二手电脑的店很多。shōu gòu èr shǒu diàn nǎo de diàn hěn duō

There are many stores that buy used computers.

Illustration for 收购 (buy up)

How to say “buy up” in Chinese

“Buy up” in Chinese is 收购 (shōu gòu).

A buyer gathers goods, assets, or a whole business into its ownership through a substantial purchase.

Full entry for 收购: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 收购

公司宣布收购一家同行的初创公司。gōng sī xuān bù shōu gòu yì jiā tóng háng de chū chuàng gōng sī

The company announced that it would acquire a startup in the same industry.

Tips for using 收购

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb is most natural in shop, market, and business contexts, especially when the purchase involves stock, assets, or a company rather than one personal item.

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