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“street vendor” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎo fàn

Example

夜市有很多小贩在卖小吃。yè shì yǒu hěn duō xiǎo fàn zài mài xiǎo chī

There are many street vendors selling snacks at the night market.

Illustration for 小贩 (street vendor)

How to say “street vendor” in Chinese

“Street vendor” in Chinese is 小贩 (xiǎo fàn).

A person who makes a living through small, direct sales in everyday public spaces rather than through a permanent shop.

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

Example sentences with 小贩

公园里有几个小贩在卖饮料。gōng yuán lǐ yǒu jǐ gè xiǎo fàn zài mài yǐn liào

There are several street vendors selling drinks in the park.

Tips for using 小贩

  • The word leaves the merchandise unspecified, so context can identify food, household items, or other small goods without changing the noun.

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