出卖

• 拼音: chū mài
• 汉字拆解: 出 = to put out/present; 卖 = 士 + 买 = to sell

含义

To sell out; to betray; to sell (literally or figuratively).

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

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: betrayal, espionage, moral discourse

语气: negative

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal