网购
wǎnggòu
Online shopping · trad. 網購
网购 (wǎnggòu) is a common term for online shopping. It is a shortened form of 网上购物 (shopping on the internet) and can function as both a noun, meaning "online shopping," and a verb, meaning "to shop online" or "to buy online."
What does 网购 (wǎnggòu) mean?
网购 (wǎnggòu) means “online shopping” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “internet buy.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used in everyday conversation. It's suitable for discussing e-commerce, personal shopping habits, or items purchased online.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “wahng-GOH.” 网 is a low dipping tone (third tone) and 购 is a sharp falling tone (fourth tone).
Other ways to say it
- 网上购物wǎngshàng gòuwùonline shopping (full phrase)
- 线上购物xiànshàng gòuwùonline shopping (another common term)
- 电商diànshānge-commerce (broader term)
Examples
我喜欢网购，方便又省时间。
wǒ xǐhuan wǎnggòu, fāngbiàn yòu shěng shíjiān.
I like online shopping; it's convenient and saves time.
这个包是网购的，质量很好。
zhège bāo shì wǎnggòu de, zhìliàng hěn hǎo.
This bag was bought online; the quality is very good.
双十一是网购的狂欢节。
Shuāng Shíyī shì wǎnggòu de kuánghuānjié.
Singles' Day is an online shopping carnival.
Pro tip: Remember that 网购 can be used as both a noun ("online shopping") and a verb ("to shop online" or "to buy online"), making it very versatile in conversation.
Related phrases
光棍节快乐 · Happy singles' day双十一 · Double eleven打折 · Discount
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