垄断

• Pinyin: lǒng duàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 垄 = 土 + 龙 (earthen ridge); 断 = 斤 + 糸 (to cut through)

Significado

Monopolizar; monopolio.

A key term in economics and antitrust law. In Chinese policy discourse, 垄断行为 (monopolistic behaviour) and 反垄断 (anti-monopoly) are significant topics following landmark regulatory actions against tech giants. Can also be used loosely to mean to dominate or have exclusive hold on something.

Ejemplos

1. 反垄断机构对该科技公司展开调查，指控其通过不正当手段垄断市场。
2. 这家国有企业长期垄断石油开采行业，限制了民营资本进入的空间。
3. 他笑称自己垄断了家里所有的零食，绝不与人分享。

Guía de uso

Contexto: economics, law, business

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 反垄断法的出台旨在打破少数企业对市场的垄断，维护公平竞争的市场秩序。(The introduction of anti-monopoly law aims to break the monopoly of a few companies over the market and uphold fair competition.)
• 该公司凭借专利技术在行业内形成了事实上的垄断地位。(The company has established a de facto monopoly position in the industry by leveraging its patent technology.)

Incorrecto

• 将垄断用于描述个人对某事的热情或专注 — 垄断 is an economic/legal term; in casual speech use 专注于 or 沉迷于 (Don't use 垄断 to mean someone is very focused or passionate — it's an economic term; use 专注 or 沉迷 for personal dedication)

Origen e historia

垄 (ridge of a field) + 断 (to cut off) — originally referred to standing on a ridge to survey and control surrounding land

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal