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Definition
To promote sales; to stimulate the sales volume of goods.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the business strategy of boosting sales volume through temporary incentives. While used in formal marketing contexts, it is also common in casual speech when discussing shopping deals. It often implies a sense of urgency or a limited time offer to encourage customers to buy.
Examples
This shop is having a promotion right now.
Have you seen any promotional activities yet?
Related words
Common phrases
sales promotion through price reduction
promotional event
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for general advertising or marketing, which are better expressed as 宣傳. It specifically refers to sales-driven tactics like discounts or bundles rather than brand awareness campaigns.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
