兜售

• Pinyin: dōu shòu
• Desglose de hanzi: 兜 = wrap/circuit; 售 = 隹 (bird) + 口 (mouth) — originally to cry out wares

Significado

Vender a la fuerza; pregonar; intentar colocar algo de forma insistente (con matiz negativo).

Implies persistent or opportunistic selling behavior. Used for street vendors, but also figuratively for pushing dubious ideologies, propaganda, or questionable products. Carries a slightly critical or negative tone compared to neutral 销售.

Ejemplos

1. 街头小贩在景区附近兜售各种纪念品。
2. 这些自称专家的人，不过是在兜售过时的观念。
3. 他四处兜售自己的投资方案，却始终无人问津。

Guía de uso

Contexto: commerce, media, criticism

Tono: slightly negative

Correcto

• 他们在社区广场兜售各种所谓的保健产品。(They were hawking all kinds of so-called health products in the community square.)
• 某些媒体借机兜售恐慌情绪，引发了不必要的社会焦虑。(Some media outlets took the opportunity to peddle fear, causing unnecessary social anxiety.)

Incorrecto

• 正式场合说兜售服务 — for legitimate professional service promotion say 推广服务 or 销售服务; 兜售 implies aggressive or questionable peddling

Origen e historia

兜 (to carry around/circuit) + 售 (sell)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal