mǎi zhàng
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Chinese dictionary
Show pinyin

  • v.acknowledge somebody's superiority/seniority; show respect

    • nǐ de gǎi gé gōng rén bù mǎi zhàng

      改革工人买账

      You'll never sell changes like that to the workforce.

    • tā men duì míng mén yǐ jīng bù mǎi zhàng le

      他们名门已经买账

      They are less smitten with aristocratic dynasties.

Word usage

  • "买" and "账" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 我们

      He doesn't show respect for us.

    • 从来

      He has never showed respect for you.