垄断 lǒngduàn to monopolize
How to remember 垄断: 垄 grave + 断 sever = to monopolize.
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How it is used
- To monopolize - 垄断市场 (lǒngduàn shìchǎng) monopolize the market; 行业垄断 (hángyè lǒngduàn) industry monopoly.
- An economic/legal term with a negative edge; implies unfair control of a market. Formal.
Example sentences
- 他反对垄断。 Tā fǎnduì lǒngduàn.He was opposed to monopolies.
- 他曾经反对垄断。 Tā céngjīng fǎnduì lǒngduàn.He was opposed to monopolies.