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“middleman” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōng jiān shāng

Example

他是中间商,帮我们联系卖家。tā shì zhōng jiān shāng bāng wǒ men lián xì mài jiā

He is a middleman who helps us contact the seller.

Illustration for 中间商 (middleman)

How to say “middleman” in Chinese

“Middleman” in Chinese is 中间商 (zhōng jiān shāng).

A commercial bridge between a supplier and a buyer that connects the two sides and earns from the deal.

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

Example sentences with 中间商

我通过中间商买到这批货,省了很多时间。wǒ tōng guò zhōng jiān shāng mǎi dào zhè pī huò shěng le hěn duō shí jiān

I bought this batch of goods through a middleman, which saved me a lot of time.

Tips for using 中间商

  • In everyday Chinese, this word can describe a normal business role, so it does not by itself suggest dishonesty or an unfair price.

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