🇬🇧🇨🇳 shop - 店铺 : English Lesson

Meaning of "shop" ("店铺"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A shop is a place where people go to buy things they want or need, like food, toys, clothes, or books. It usually has shelves full of items, a person who works there, and a place to pay before you take things home.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The toy shop was so full my wallet screamed before I even opened the door.

Our dog dragged us to the pet shop and pretended to be sad in front of the treat shelf until we bought some.

At the magic shop, the man made a coin disappear, and so did my allowance.

I walked into the shop for one apple and walked out carrying groceries like a wobbly, walking mountain.

In some countries people call a shop a “store,” but no matter the name, it’s still the magical place where parents say, “We’re only getting one thing,” and a whole trolley mysteriously fills itself.

A small boy runs to the shop. The shop door is bright. A small bell rings. He sees a red ball in the shop window and his eyes shine. The shop lady smiles and takes his coin. He holds the ball close, leaves the shop, and hugs it. He is very happy.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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