购物

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Shopping" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 购物
Pinyin: gòu wù
Pronunciation: gow4 wu4
English Translation: Shopping

Usage:

"购物 (gòu wù)" is the most common way to say "shopping" in Chinese. It can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Example:

Chinese: 我喜欢购物。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan gòu wù.
English: I like shopping.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "购物 (gòu wù)" that you may hear:

买东西 (mǎi dōngxi): Another common way to say "shopping", literally meaning "buying things."
血拼 (xiěpīn): A more informal way to say "shopping", often used to describe a shopping spree.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "购物 (gòu wù)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "shopping" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "购物 (gòu wù)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"购物 (gòu wù)" can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:

Going to a mall or store to buy things
Buying groceries at a supermarket
Shopping online
When used as a verb, "购物 (gòu wù)" is typically followed by the object being purchased. For example:

Chinese: 我要购物衣服。
Pinyin: Wǒ yào gòu wù yīfu.
English: I want to buy clothes.
Chinese: 我喜欢在网上购物。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan zài wǎngshàng gòu wù.
English: I like to shop online.