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Jyutpingwu6 si5
Yalewuh síh
Definition
Mutual trade or trading between ancient Chinese dynasties and other tribes or nations.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers to state-sanctioned trade between ancient Chinese dynasties and neighboring nomadic tribes. It is not used to describe modern international trade or commercial activities. You will primarily encounter it in history textbooks or period dramas rather than in any contemporary context.
Examples
There used to be many border trade markets in the past.
How did the border trade markets operate back then?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe modern business or international trade, as it sounds archaic and specifically implies a historical, tributary, or border-based exchange system.
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Grammar guides
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