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商店
shāngdiàn
shop
这条街上有很多商店。
There are many shops on this street.
formal
A place where goods are sold to customers.
这家商店卖各种电子产品。
This shop sells various electronic products.
我们需要找到一家营业到很晚的商店。
We need to find a shop that stays open late.
商店 is a general term for any retail establishment, often smaller than a 商场 (shopping mall).
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 商店 and 商场
商店 typically refers to a single shop or small retail outlet, while 商场 refers to a larger shopping mall or department store. For example, 'a bookshop' is 书店 (shūdiàn), and 'a shopping mall' is 商场 (shāngchǎng).
Word Origin
商 (shāng) means 'commerce' or 'trade', and 店 (diàn) means 'shop' or 'store'. Together, they form a compound word meaning 'shop' or 'store'.
Usage Notes
商店 is commonly used in everyday speech and writing to refer to small or medium-sized retail outlets. For larger shopping centers, 商场 (shāngchǎng) is more appropriate.
Word Breakdown
商
commerce, trade
root店
shop, store
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