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市面
shìmiàn
Description
"市面"是指市场上的情况，比如东西卖得好不好，钱多不多。
"市面" refers to the situation in the market, such as whether things sell well or how much money there is.
我们常说"市面上"，意思是市场里能买到的东西。
We often say "市面上", meaning the things available for purchase in the market.
Meanings
市面上shìmiàn shàng
on the market; available for sale
这种手机市面上很少见。
This kind of phone is rarely seen on the market.
市面shìmiàn
market conditions; state of business
今年市面不太好，很多店都关了。
The market isn't doing well this year; many stores have closed.
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Notes
- Etymology
市 (market) + 面 (surface/aspect), literally "the face of the market."
- Nuance
often used as 市面上 to mean "available in stores/on the market."
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