This is the 8070th most frequent Chinese word.
buy
The Chinese word "buy" (买, mǎi) means "to purchase."
'买' is used in its basic sense, meaning 'to purchase'. It directly connects the subject '我' (I) with the object '一本书' (a book).
我想买一本书。
I want to buy a book.
'买' denotes the past action of purchasing. The context illustrates a completed buying activity, indicated by the complement '了'.
他买了很多水果。
He bought a lot of fruit.
'买' indicates a potential action influenced by a condition, showcasing its usage in expressing hypothetical purchasing intentions.