黑市

hēi shì
black market

他从黑市买到了便宜的手机。

He bought a cheap phone from the black market.


informal

An illegal market where goods or services are traded outside government regulation, often involving contraband or restricted items.

黑市交易通常发生在政府管制严格的地区。

Black market transactions often occur in areas with strict government regulation.

The term is commonly used to describe illegal trade of goods like electronics, luxury items, or restricted substances.

Collocations

黑市交易black market transaction黑市价格black market price

Related Phrases

黑市货phrase
black market goods

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This term is frequently used in discussions about illegal trade or smuggling.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

Avoid using this term in formal legal documents; use '非法交易' (illegal transaction) instead.

Word Origin

The term combines '黑' (black) and '市' (market), where '黑' metaphorically represents illegal or underground activities.

Usage Notes

The term is often used in contexts involving smuggling, counterfeit goods, or unregulated trade.

Word Breakdown

black
root
+
market
root
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