"merchant" in Chinese (Simplified)

商人

Definition

商人是指买卖商品的人或公司，通常是大规模或国际贸易。历史上，这一词语也指古代从事商业的人。

“Merchant” 较为正式，常用于商务或历史语境。现代日常会话中会用“老板”、“商家”等词。该词往往暗示大规模或国际贸易，也常见于“merchant ship”（商船）等表达。

The merchant sold silk and spices in the marketplace.

这位**商人**在市场上卖丝绸和香料。

My grandfather was a merchant who traveled across the country.

我祖父是一位**商人**，他曾走遍全国。

The merchant opened a new shop by the river.

这位**商人**在河边开了一家新店。

Many online merchants offer next-day delivery.

许多网络**商人**提供次日送达服务。

During the festival, local merchants decorate their stalls with bright colors.

节日期间，本地**商人**用鲜艳的颜色装饰摊位。

He started as a small merchant, but now he runs a big import business.

他起初只是个小**商人**，现在经营着大型进口业务。