상인, 무역상, 도매상
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular industry.
예문:
"The silk merchant traveled extensively across Asia to source the finest materials."
"During the Renaissance, powerful merchants funded exploration and artistic endeavors."
"Our company acts as a merchant, buying raw materials in bulk and selling them to manufacturers."
소매상, 가게주인
A retail trader; a store owner, especially one who accepts credit card payments.
예문:
"The local coffee shop is a registered merchant that accepts mobile payments."
"Small merchants in the downtown area struggled to compete with large chain stores."
"If you are a merchant, you must comply with strict data security standards for processing transactions."
~광, ~꾼, ~쟁이
A person with a strong partiality or aptitude for a particular activity or viewpoint (often used negatively or humorously).
예문:
"He was known as a speed merchant on the racetrack, always pushing his car to the limit."
"Critics labeled the lobbyist a merchant of influence, selling access to powerful officials."
"That old salesman is a real con merchant, always trying to trick customers into buying faulty products."
상업의, 무역의, 상선의
Relating to commerce, trade, or commercial shipping rather than military activity.
예문:
"The city thrived due to its strategic location and strong merchant fleet."
"She decided to join the merchant navy after graduating from the maritime academy."
"The government implemented new policies to protect the interests of the merchant classes."