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How to Say ‘Promotion’ in Simplified Chinese

活动

huó dòng

[hwaw dong]

💬 Usage Tip: In [优惠活动], [活动] means a promotional event or offer, not just a physical activity. You'll see this a lot in shops and restaurants.

Phrase Breakdown

活动

huó dòng

[hwaw dong]

activity; event; promotion

活动 can mean an activity or event, and in shopping or dining it often refers to a promotional event.

Example

店里最近有活动。

The restaurant has a promotion recently.

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