拍卖 pāimài to auction
to auction; auction sale; to sell at a reduced price
How to remember 拍卖: 拍 to clap + 卖 to sell = to auction.
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How it is used
- To auction - 拍卖行 (pāimàiháng) auction house, 拍卖会 an auction, 拍卖成交 sold at auction.
- Selling to the highest bidder. Contrast bidding side 竞拍/竞价.