to purchase; to buy

gòu mǎi

g+òu·4th tonem+ǎi·3rd tone

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I spent thirty dollars on a book.

我购买一本书花费了三十美元。

I need to buy new spectacle frames.

我需要购买新的镜架。

You don't have to buy anything right now.

您现在不必购买任何东西。

In many countries, buying or smoking cannabis is forbidden by law.

在很多国家，购买和吸食大麻是违法的。

I bought five books a month.

我当时每个月都会购买五本书。

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