Definition
竞买 is a formal verb used in auctions and bidding contexts. It means 'to bid' or 'to make a bid to purchase something', typically in a competitive auction setting where participants raise their offers. You'll encounter it in phrases like 竞买人 (bidder) and 竞买过程 (bidding process). It is not a separable verb; it remains a single unit.
v
to bid (at an auction)to make a bid to purchase
Examples
- 竞买。Tā zài pāimài huì shàng jìng mǎi le yì fú mínghuà.He bid on a famous painting at the auction.
- 竞买，。Dì yī cì jìng mǎi shí, tā yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng.She was a bit nervous when she first made a bid.
- 竞买。Zhège wǎngzhàn yǔnxǔ yònghù zàixiàn jìng mǎi shāngpǐn.This website allows users to bid on products online.
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