义卖

義賣

yìmài

verb #16,447

Meanings

1 to hold a charity sale; to sell goods for a good cause
2 charity bazaar

Characters

righteous; charitable

Examples

学校举办了一场义卖活动，为贫困学生筹款。

Xuéxiào jǔbàn le yī chǎng yìmài huódòng, wèi pínkùn xuéshēng chóukuǎn.

The school held a charity sale to raise money for underprivileged students.

她把自己的画拿去义卖。

Tā bǎ zìjǐ de huà ná qù yìmài.

She donated her paintings for a charity sale.

Tips

usage

义 in compound words often signals 'charitable/righteous': 义卖 (charity sale), 义演 (charity performance), 义诊 (free medical consultation), 义工 (volunteer).

Stroke Order

义 yì

卖 mài