‘倾销’ (qīng xiāo) is a formal economic term meaning 'dumping'—the practice of exporting goods to another country at prices lower than their normal value, often to gain market share or eliminate competition. The character 倾 (qīng) means 'to pour out', 'to dump', or 'to tilt', evoking the image of goods being rapidly and heavily discharged into a foreign market. The character 销 (xiāo) means 'to sell' or 'to market', emphasizing the commercial transaction aspect. Together, they convey the idea of aggressively flooding a market with low-priced exports.

This term is used almost exclusively in international trade, policy, and legal contexts—not in everyday conversation. It carries a negative connotation and is frequently discussed in relation to anti-dumping investigations, tariffs, and WTO regulations. While it may appear in news reports or government statements, native speakers rarely use it outside professional or academic settings.