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hawker

/ˈhɔkɚ/

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1 · n.

a person who sells goods in a public place, often while moving around

沿街叫卖者

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A hawker sold roasted chestnuts outside the station.
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一名小贩在车站外卖烤栗子。
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Pronunciation: /ˈhɔkɚ/

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