hội buôn
Definition
- Noun:
- Trading association, merchant guild: A formal organization or association of merchants or traders, typically formed to protect mutual interests, regulate trade, and provide support.
- Commercial society: A collective or company established for the purpose of conducting business and trade.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thương nhân trong thành phố đã lập ra một hội buôn mạnh. (The merchants in the city established a powerful trading association.)
- Hội buôn này chuyên về trao đổi hàng hóa với nước ngoài. (This commercial society specializes in exchanging goods with foreign countries.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: In historical contexts, "hội buôn" often refers to guilds that controlled specific trades, set standards, and trained apprentices.
- Hội buôn thợ dệt trong thế kỷ 18 có ảnh hưởng rất lớn. (The weavers' guild in the 18th century had great influence.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phường buôn, hội thương: These are older or more specific terms with similar meanings, also referring to merchant guilds or trade associations.
- Công ty (company): A more modern and general term for a business company or corporation, which is a broader concept than a traditional "hội buôn".
Synonyms
- Guild: An association of artisans or merchants.
- Trade association: A body representing businesses in a specific industry.
- Merchant company: A company formed by merchants for trade, often with historical connotations (e.g., the East India Company).
Related Phrases
- Tham gia hội buôn: To join a merchant guild/trading association.
- Ông ấy muốn tham gia hội buôn để mở rộng kinh doanh. (He wants to join the merchant guild to expand his business.)
Related Idioms
- Buôn có bạn, bán có phường: This proverb emphasizes the importance of having associations and partners in trade, reflecting the spirit behind forming a "hội buôn".
- Câu 'buôn có bạn, bán có phường' giải thích lý do tồn tại của các hội buôn xưa. (The saying 'to trade, have companions; to sell, have a guild' explains the reason for the existence of old merchant guilds.)