CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- xiao1
- English meanings
- to melt (metal), to cancel or annul, to sell, to spend, to fasten with a bolt, bolt or pin
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Left–right structure
Left–right arrangement: left 钅; right 肖.
Meaning & sound clues
钅 is identified as the meaning component, associated with “metal”.
肖 is identified as the sound component (xiào). Its pronunciation may differ from the modern pronunciation of 销.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
imitate; effect
whistle; howl
clamor; arrogant
filial piety; mourning
night
small
effect; imitate
dawn; know
school; officer
need
confuse
natural; clear
smile
resemble; portrait
desolate; surname
carefree
sky; clouds
Example sentences
Read the Chinese sentence, then check its English translation.
- 01
The product sells well.
- 02
Good sales.
- 03
Good quality.
- 04
Well received.
- 05
In high demand.
- 06
Well reviewed.
Related words
Explore words connected to this character.
- 促销
- 倾销
- 吊销
- 开销
- 报销
- 推销
- 撤销
- 畅销
- 销售
- 销毁
- 销量