thương phẩm
Definition
- Noun:
- Commodity; merchandise; goods: An item or product that is produced, bought, and sold in commerce or trade. It refers to tangible goods that are the subject of business transactions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thương phẩm này được xuất khẩu sang thị trường châu Âu. (These commodities are exported to the European market.)
- Chất lượng thương phẩm phải đạt tiêu chuẩn quốc tế. (The quality of the merchandise must meet international standards.)
- Họ chuyên kinh doanh các thương phẩm nông nghiệp. (They specialize in trading agricultural goods.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, economic, or commercial contexts to distinguish trade goods from other types of items (e.g., personal belongings, samples, or non-commercial products). It emphasizes the item's role as an object of trade.
Variants and Related Words
- Hàng hóa (n): goods, commodities. A more common and general synonym.
- Mặt hàng (n): product line, type of goods.
- Sản phẩm thương mại (n): commercial product.
Synonyms
- Commodity: A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
- Merchandise: Goods that are bought and sold in business.
- Goods: Items that are tangible and can be stored or traded.
Related Terms
- Thương mại (n): commerce, trade. The broader field of business activity involving the exchange of goods and services.
- Thương nghiệp (n): trade, commerce (an older or more formal term).