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“monopolize” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǒng duàn

Example

他们垄断了这个行业。tā men lǒng duàn le zhè ge háng yè

They monopolized this industry.

Illustration for 垄断 (monopolize)

How to say “monopolize” in Chinese

“Monopolize” in Chinese is 垄断 (lǒng duàn).

One power shuts rivals out of a market and controls its goods, services, or supply.

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

Example sentences with 垄断

少数企业控制关键原料,从而垄断了上游市场。shǎo shù qǐ yè kòng zhì guān jiàn yuán liào cóng ér lǒng duàn le shàng yóu shì chǎng

A few companies controlled key raw materials and thus monopolized the upstream market.

Tips for using 垄断

  • In everyday Chinese, the word applies beyond shops to areas such as technology, transport, or natural resources when one participant controls access or supply.

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