Definition
贩卖 (fàn mài) means 'to sell' but specifically for illegal or disreputable goods (drugs, weapons, people, fake products). Unlike neutral 销售/出售, it carries a strong negative connotation of trafficking or peddling. It is distinct from 兜售, which implies aggressive hawking.
verb
to sell (especially illegal or disreputable goods)to trafficto peddle
Examples
- 贩卖。Zhège tuánhuǒ zhuānmén fàn mài fùnǚ hé értóng.This gang specializes in trafficking women and children.
- 贩卖。Shìchǎng lǐ jīngcháng yǒu rén fàn mài jiǎ bāo.In the market, people often sell fake bags.
- 贩卖。Wǎng shàng fàn mài gèrén xìnxī shì wéifǎ xíngwéi.Selling personal information online is illegal.
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