English–Chinese
“trade” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmào yì
Example
中日之间有很多贸易往来。zhōng rì zhī jiān yǒu hěn duō mào yì wǎng lái
There is a lot of trade between China and Japan.
How to say “trade” in Chinese
“Trade” in Chinese is 贸易 (mào yì).
A structured exchange in which one party supplies goods or services and another provides payment, often across economic borders.
Example sentences with 贸易
两国签署了新的贸易协定，关税将逐步降低。liǎng guó qiān shǔ le xīn de mào yì xié dìng guān shuì jiāng zhú bù jiàng dī
The two countries signed a new trade agreement, and tariffs will gradually be reduced.
Tips for using 贸易
- In conversation, this noun sounds broad and formal, so everyday speakers often choose a more specific word when talking about one person's purchase or sale.