Definition
卖掉 is a resultative verb compound: 卖 (to sell) + 掉 (resultative complement indicating completion or disposal). It means to sell something completely, to sell off, or to sell out, often implying that the seller is getting rid of the items. Use it when the focus is on the finality of the sale — the item is gone.
r.v.
to sell offto sell out
Examples
- 卖掉。Tā bǎ jiù fángzi mài diào le.He sold off the old house.
- 卖掉。Zhèxiē gǔpiào wǒ zǎo jiù mài diào le.I sold out these stocks long ago.
- 卖掉。Gōngsī bǎ kùcún quánbù mài diào le.The company sold out all of its inventory.
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