Temu
Temu is the Chinese name for the online marketplace and shopping app.
Temu refers specifically to the global e-commerce platform and mobile application used for online shopping.
Did you know?
- In the Chinese market, the spirit of the brand is captured by the word 拼, which functions as a verb meaning 'to join forces'. This single character represents the entire social philosophy of 'group buying' that underpins the company's business model.
- The name Temu is an English-style branding choice rather than a traditional Chinese word, crafted specifically to sound accessible to a global audience.
- While the app is called Temu globally, the parent company's Chinese platform Pinduoduo translates literally to 'abundance of happiness' or 'plenty of happiness'.
Examples in context
- 他们在大学时认识的。They met during university.
- 我们下个星期三见面吧。Let's meet next Wednesday.
- 我昨天在超市遇见我以前的同事。I ran into my former colleague at the supermarket yesterday.
- 我在 Temu 上买了很多衣服。Wǒ zài Temu shàng mǎile hěnduō yīfú.I bought a lot of clothes on Temu.
- Temu 上的东西很便宜。Temu shàng de dōngxī hěn piányí.The things on Temu are very cheap.
- 你用过 Temu 吗？Nǐ yòngguò Temu ma?Have you used Temu?
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting about online shopping.
- 梓涵 Zihan你最近常逛 Temu 吗？Nǐ zuìjìn cháng guàng Temu ma?Do you shop on Temu often lately?
- 俊杰 Junjie是的，我经常在那上面买东西。Shì de, wǒ jīngcháng zài nà shàngmiàn mǎi dōngxī.Yes, I frequently buy things there.
- 梓涵 Zihan我也觉得 Temu 的价格很划算。Wǒ yě juédé Temu de jiàgé hěn huásuàn.I also think Temu's prices are a great deal.
- 俊杰 Junjie没错，它的送货速度也很快。Méi cuò, tā de sònghuò sùdù yě hěn kuài.That's true, and its delivery speed is also very fast.
