Definition
采购 (cǎi gòu) means 'to procure' or 'purchasing' specifically for an organization, project, or business — it implies a formal, often large-scale process. It is more specialized than 买 (mǎi, everyday buying) and 购买 (gòu mǎi, general purchase), and distinct from 收购 (shōu gòu, acquisition of companies/shares) and 收买 (shōu mǎi, bribery). It can also be a noun meaning 'procurement' as a department or function.
verb
to procureto purchase (for an organization or project)
noun
procurementpurchasing
Examples
- 采购。Gōngsī xūyào cóng guówài cǎi gòu xiānjìn shèbèi.The company needs to procure advanced equipment from abroad.
- 采购。Tā fùzé gōngsī de rìcháng cǎi gòu gōngzuò.She is responsible for the company's daily procurement work.
- 采购。Zhè cì cǎi gòu jìhuà xūyào tíqián shěnpī.This procurement plan needs to be approved in advance.
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