Definition
兜售 (dōushòu) means to peddle or hawk goods or ideas in an aggressive, often negative way — it carries a strong negative tone. 推销 (tuīxiāo) is neutral and simply means to market or promote; 贩卖 (fànmài) also has a negative connotation but usually refers to trafficking illegal or disreputable goods, while 兜售 emphasizes the pushy, intrusive manner of selling.
verb
to hawkto peddle (goods or ideas, often in a negative or aggressive manner)
Examples
- 兜售。Tā jīngcháng zài jiē shàng dōu shòu jiǎ huò.He often peddles fake goods on the street.
- 兜售。Bié xiāngxìn tā dōu shòu de nàxiē guāndiǎn.Don't believe the views he peddles.
- 兜售。Zhèngkèmen búduàn xiàng xuǎnmín dōu shòu gǎigé fāng'àn.Politicians constantly peddle reform plans to voters.
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