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出卖

chū mài

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to offer for sale; to sell
  • to sell out; to betray

Definition

指为了个人利益而背叛他人或组织,泄露秘密或做出有害对方的行为。

To betray someone or an organization for personal gain, by revealing secrets or committing harmful acts against them.

Usage

通常用于形容不忠诚的行为,带有负面含义,常用于人际关系、商业或政治场景。

Typically used to describe disloyal acts with a negative connotation, often in interpersonal, business, or political contexts.

Examples

  • 1 他为了金钱出卖了自己的朋友。(He betrayed his friend for money.)
  • 2 公司机密被内部员工出卖给了竞争对手。(Company secrets were sold to competitors by an internal employee.)
  • 3 在战争中,叛徒出卖了我们的位置。(During the war, the traitor betrayed our position.)
  • 4 她感到被最信任的伙伴出卖了。(She felt betrayed by her most trusted partner.)
  • 5 出卖国家利益的行为是不可原谅的。(Acts of betraying national interests are unforgivable.)
  • 6 这部电影讲述了一个关于出卖与救赎的故事。(This film tells a story about betrayal and redemption.)
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