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拍卖
拍賣
pāimài
1. to auction
2. auction sale
3. to sell at a reduced price

Character Breakdown

拍
pāi
to clap, to tap; to hit, to beat, to slap; beat, rhythm
HSK 5 8 丶
卖
mài
to sell; to betray; to show off
HSK 2 8 丶

Compound Words (3)

拍卖商
pāimàishāng
auctioneer
拍卖会
pāimàihuì
auction
荷兰式拍卖
Hélánshìpāimài
Dutch auction

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Chinese