thương ngân

thương ngân

Người thương ngân đang đếm tiền vàng trên quầy gỗ.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Merchant, trader (archaic): A person whose occupation is buying and selling goods for profit; a dealer in commodities. This term is now considered old-fashioned and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ông ấy là một thương ngân giàu có. (He was a wealthy merchant.)
    • Các thương ngân tụ tập ở chợ. (The merchants gathered at the market.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "thương ngân" is primarily found in historical or literary contexts. In contemporary language, words like "thương nhân" (businessperson), "nhà buôn" (trader), or "doanh nhân" (entrepreneur) are used instead.
Variants and Related Words

  • Thương nhân (n): Businessperson, merchant. The modern and standard term.

    • Thương nhân đó rất thành đạt. (That businessperson is very successful.)

  • Nhà buôn (n): Trader, dealer.

    • Nhà buôn gạo này có tiếng. (This rice trader is well-known.)
Synonyms
  • Merchant: A person or company involved in wholesale trade.
  • Trader: One who trades goods.
  • Dealer: A person who buys and sells goods.
Related Idioms