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采购
cǎigòu
Description
"采购"的意思是买很多东西，特别是公司或者商店买要用的东西。
"采购" means buying a lot of things, especially things a company or store needs.
这个词比"买"更正式，常常用在工作上。
This word is more formal than "买" and is often used at work.
Meanings
采购cǎigòu
to purchase goods (esp. in bulk or for a company)
公司让他去采购办公用品。
The company sent him to purchase office supplies.
采购cǎigòu
a person who buys goods; a buyer
他是我们公司的采购。
He is our company's buyer.
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Notes
- Etymology
采 (to gather/select) + 购 (to buy), together meaning to select and buy goods.
- Nuance
More formal than 买; used for business or bulk buying, not casual shopping.
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