出卖

• Pinyin: chū mài
• Desglose de hanzi: 出 = to put out/present; 卖 = 士 + 买 = to sell

Significado

Traicionar; vender (literal o figuradamente); venderse.

Can mean literally selling something, but more commonly used for betrayal — selling out friends, secrets, or principles. Strong negative connotation when used figuratively.

Ejemplos

1. 他为了钱出卖了自己的朋友。
2. 间谍被指控出卖国家机密。
3. 她绝不会出卖自己的原则和信念。

Guía de uso

Contexto: betrayal, espionage, moral discourse

Tono: negative

Correcto

• 他出卖灵魂换取权力。(He sold his soul for power.)
• 不要为了利益出卖朋友。(Don't betray your friends for profit.)

Incorrecto

• 出卖这本书给我 (For regular sales, use 卖 — 出卖 implies betrayal or exploitation)

Origen e historia

Compound of 出 (to put out/expose) and 卖 (to sell). Extends from commercial selling to betrayal.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal