榷
monopoly; discuss
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to monopolize; to exclusively sell
formalFormal literary term, mainly used in historical or official economic contexts.
In ancient times, the government monopolized tea trade to control the tea market.
Monopoly tax is the tax levied by the ancient government on exclusively sold goods.
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In the old days, salt and iron were managed under government monopoly by the imperial court.
The salt monopoly system was perfected in the Tang Dynasty.
The alcohol monopoly policy was a measure taken by ancient governments to control alcohol production and sales.
verb
to discuss; to deliberate
literaryFormal literary term, often used in formal negotiations or academic discussions, also written as 搉.
The representatives of the two countries will discuss the details of trade cooperation next week.
The academic community is deliberating the feasibility of this theory.
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We need to sit down and properly discuss this plan.
After deliberation, the two sides reached a preliminary consensus.
This policy needs to be discussed with the public before it is implemented.