English–Chinese

“wholesale” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpī fā

Example

这家公司主要做批发。zhè jiā gōng sī zhǔ yào zuò pī fā

This company mainly runs a wholesale business.

Illustration for 批发 (wholesale)

How to say “wholesale” in Chinese

“Wholesale” in Chinese is 批发 (pī fā).

Goods leave a source in sizable lots and reach shops or organizations that will use or resell them.

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

Example sentences with 批发

这家超市主要以批发价格向小店供货。zhè jiā chāo shì zhǔ yào yǐ pī fā jià gé xiàng xiǎo diàn gōng huò

This supermarket mainly supplies small shops at wholesale prices.

Tips for using 批发

  • English speakers should not apply this word to every sale of many items, because its usual Chinese use keeps the business-supply setting in view.

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