Definition

1. Noun:
   • Businessperson / Trader: A person whose occupation is buying and selling goods for profit; a merchant or dealer.
   • Merchant: Often implies a person involved in trade on a significant scale, especially between different regions or countries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy là một nhà buôn giàu có và nổi tiếng. (He is a wealthy and famous merchant.)
  • Nhà buôn đó chuyên nhập khẩu hàng hóa từ châu Âu. (That trader specializes in importing goods from Europe.)
  • Các nhà buôn địa phương tập trung ở khu chợ trung tâm. (Local traders gather at the central market.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "nhà buôn" often carries a connotation of scale and professionalism, distinguishing a established trader from a small-scale vendor ().
• It can be used in historical contexts to describe merchants from past trading eras.

Variants and Related Words

• Thương nhân (n): Merchant, businessperson. A more formal synonym.
• Nhà kinh doanh (n): Businessperson, entrepreneur. Emphasizes the aspect of managing a business.
• Người buôn bán (n): Trader. A more general and common term.

Synonyms

• Merchant
• Trader
• Dealer
• Businessperson

Related Idioms

• Con mắt nhà buôn: A merchant's eye. Refers to a keen sense for spotting valuable opportunities or assessing the true worth of something.
  • Anh ấy có con mắt nhà buôn, luôn biết mua hàng với giá tốt. (He has a merchant's eye, always knowing how to buy goods at a good price.)

1. Businessman, trader