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Chapter 1.4: E-commerce and Online Shopping

– Intermediate Level –

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The Situation

In 上海 (Shanghai | Shànghǎi), a group of friends gathers to explore the world of 电子商务 (e-commerce | diànzǐ shāngwù) and 在线购物 (online shopping | zàixiàn gòuwù).

They eagerly 浏览 (browse | liúlǎn) various platforms, comparing prices and products. Each friend 选择 (selects | xuǎnzé) items and 加入购物车 (adds to cart | jiārù gòuwū chē). They discuss the convenience of 自动支付 (automatic payment | zìdòng zhīfù) and the efficiency of 物流服务 (logistics services | wùliú fúwù).

While waiting for their goods, they regularly 跟踪 (track | gēnzōng) the 快递 (delivery | kuàidì) status. Any problems? You know how to 提交投诉 (file complaints | tíjiāo tóusù) and contact 售后服务 (customer service | shòuhòu fúwù).

Your online shopping experience in Shanghai is not only a convenient way to shop, but also an exciting adventure in the digital marketplace.


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The Sentences

电子商务
电子商务正在改变我们的购物方式。
Diànzǐ shāngwù zhèngzài gǎibiàn wǒmen de gòuwù fāngshì.
E-commerce is changing the way we shop.
在线购物
我经常利用在线购物平台购买日用品。
Wǒ jīngcháng lìyòng zàixiàn gòuwù píngtái gòumǎi rìyòngpǐn.
I often use online shopping platforms to buy daily necessities.
付款
当我选好商品后,我进行了付款。
Dāng wǒ xuǎn hǎo shāngpǐn hòu, wǒ jìnxíngle fùkuǎn.
When I selected the item, I made the payment.
快递
我的包裹已经通过快递发出。
Wǒ de bāoguǒ yǐjīng tōngguò kuàidì fāchū.
My parcel has been sent through express delivery.
物流
这个平台的物流服务非常高效。
Zhège píngtái de wùliú fúwù fēicháng gāoxiào.
The logistics service of this platform is very efficient.
售后
如果有问题,你可以联系他们的售后服务。
Rúguǒ yǒu wèntí, nǐ kěyǐ liánxì tāmen de shòuhòu fúwù.
If there is any problem, you can contact their after-sales service.
投诉
对于服务不满意,客户可以提出投诉。
Duìyú fúwù bù mǎnyì, kèhù kěyǐ tíchū tóusù.
For dissatisfied service, customers can file a complaint.
跟踪
我可以在线上跟踪我的快递包裹。
Wǒ kěyǐ zàixiàn shàng gēnzōng wǒ de kuàidì bāoguǒ.
I can track my courier package online.
二手
我在这个网站上买了一部二手手机。
Wǒ zài zhège wǎngzhàn shàng mǎile yí bù èrshǒu shǒujī.
I bought a used cell phone on this website.
拍卖
这个古董在网上拍卖了一个很高的价格。
Zhège gǔdǒng zài wǎngshàng pāimàile yígè hěn gāo de jiàgé.
This antique was auctioned online at a very high price.
限时
这个限时优惠只持续到今晚。
Zhège xiànshí yōuhuì zhǐ chíxù dào jīn wǎn.
This limited time offer lasts only until tonight.
用户
作为一个长期用户,我对这个平台非常熟悉。
Zuòwéi yígè chángqī yònghù, wǒ duì zhège píngtái fēicháng shúxī.
As a long time user, I am very familiar with this platform.
到货通知
当我的商品到货时,我收到了通知。
Dāng wǒ de shāngpǐn dào huò shí, wǒ shōu dàole tōngzhī.
I received a notification when my item arrived.
比价
我喜欢在购买前进行比价。
Wǒ xǐhuān zài gòumǎi qián jìnxíng bǐjià.
I like to compare prices before making a purchase.
收藏
我收藏了几件想买的商品。
Wǒ shōucángle jǐ jiàn xiǎng mǎi de shāngpǐn.
I bookmarked a few items that I wanted to buy.
出售
这家网店出售各种电子产品。
Zhè jiā wǎng diàn chūshòu gè zhǒng diànzǐ chǎnpǐn.
This online store sells a variety of electronics.
交易
这次交易非常顺利。
Zhè cì jiāoyì fēicháng shùnlì.
This transaction went very smoothly.
预订
我在线上预订了一张电影票。
Wǒ zàixiàn shàng yùdìngle yì zhāng diànyǐng piào.
I booked a movie ticket online.
加入购物车
我把喜欢的衣服加入购物车。
Wǒ bǎ xǐhuān de yīfú jiārù gòuwù chē.
I added my favorite clothes to my shopping cart.
自动支付
我设置了账单的自动支付。
Wǒ shè zhì le zhàngdān de zìdòng zhīfù.
I set up automatic payment of bills.
注册
为了购物,我在这个网站上注册了一个账号。
Wèile gòuwù, wǒ zài zhège wǎngzhàn shàng zhùcèle yígè zhànghào.
In order to shop, I registered an account on this website.
登录
每次购物我先登录我的账户。
Měi cì gòuwù wǒ xiān dēnglù wǒ de zhànghù.
I logged into my account first for each purchase.
登出
购物完成后,我登出了我的账户。
Gòuwù wánchéng hòu, wǒ dēng chūle wǒ de zhànghù.
After the shopping is done, I log out of my account.

 

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The Words

电子商务
diànzǐ shāngwù
e-commerce
在线购物
zàixiàn gòuwù
online shopping
付款
fùkuǎn
payment
快递
kuàidì
express delivery
物流
wùliú
logistics
售后
shòuhòu
after-sale
投诉
tóusù
complaint
跟踪
gēnzōng
track
二手
èrshǒu
second hand
拍卖
pāimài
auction
限时
xiànshí
limited time
用户
yònghù
user
到货通知
dào huò tōngzhī
arrival notification
比价
bǐjià
price comparison
收藏
shōucáng
collect
出售
chūshòu
for sale
交易
jiāoyì
transaction
预订
yùdìng
reserve
加入购物车
jiārù gòuwù chē
add to cart
自动支付
zìdòng zhīfù
automatic payment
注册
zhùcè
register
登录
dēnglù
log in
登出
dēng chū
log out

 

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