经贸

• Pinyin: jīng mào
• Hanzi breakdown: 经 = economy (abbreviated from 经济); 贸 = trade (abbreviated from 贸易)

Meaning

Economy and trade; economic and trade affairs. A compound referring to economic and commercial activities.

A formal abbreviation of 经济贸易 (economy and trade). Commonly used in official, diplomatic, and business contexts. Often appears in compound terms like 经贸关系 (economic and trade relations), 经贸合作 (economic and trade cooperation).

Examples

1. 两国领导人就加强经贸合作达成了共识。 Leaders of the two countries reached a consensus on strengthening economic and trade cooperation.
2. 这次经贸论坛吸引了来自全球的五百多家企业参加。 This economic and trade forum attracted more than 500 companies from around the world.
3. 中美经贸关系是两国关系的重要组成部分。 China-US economic and trade relations are an important part of bilateral relations.

Usage Guide

Context: diplomacy, international relations, business

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 经贸往来。(Economic and trade exchanges.)
• 经贸协议。(Economic and trade agreement.)

Don't Say

• 日常经贸 for personal shopping (Don't use 经贸 for personal commercial activities — it's for formal/international trade; use 交易 or 买卖 for everyday commerce)

Origin & History

An abbreviation of 经济 (economy) + 贸易 (trade). Combined for conciseness in formal contexts.

Cultural Context

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional/diplomatic contexts