How to Buy on Taobao, 1688 for People Who Don't Know Chinese

With demand import cheap goods is increasing day by day, everyone import tend to look for reputable Chinese domestic e-commerce sites such as Taobao, 1688. These are two e-commerce sites that own a huge source of goods at extremely cheap prices and guaranteed quality for users to use with peace of mind. However, the language displayed on Taobao or 1688's website is Chinese, causing difficulties for buyers from Vietnam. Here are 4 ways to shop on Taobao, 1688 for people who do not know Chinese

How to buy products on Taobao, 1688 for people who do not know Chinese

Step 1: Register a shopping account

To search for products and buy products on Taobao, please visit 1688 Taobao or 1688 , register a shopping account there:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A 1688 ACCOUNT

• First of all, you should translate the 1688 homepage into Vietnamese through the Google Translate tool 

• Select “register for free”
• Select the account type to register, then click to accept the terms of 1688

Note: Individual users without an enterprise business license should register for a personal account.

• Fill in login information

• user name 
• Password 
• Confirm password 
• Mobile phone number 

Note: Change the phone number area code to +84, enter only the remaining numbers except the 0 at the beginning of each number

• Enter confirmation code: After filling in the confirmation code sent to the account registration phone number, you have an account from 1688

Website home page interface 1688.com

HOW TO REGISTER A TAOBAO ACCOUNT

Translate Taobao homepage into Vietnamese through Google Translate tool >> "free sign up" or “Register to receive lucky money envelopes” >> Fill in your phone number and enter the confirmation code >> Fill in the information to complete the registration process

Step 2: Translate product keywords into Chinese

Whatever product you need to buy, use the tool Google translator to translate that keyword into Chinese

For example, I need to buy "shirt": 衬衫

Access Google Translate Type the keyword "shirt" and select the translation from Vietnamese to Chinese (Simplified)

Some search keywords in Chinese for professions

Keywords phone accessories

• Phone: 电话
• Phone accessories: 手机配件
• Bumper: 手机套
• Headphones: 耳机
• Charging cord: 充电线
• Tempered glass: 手机保护膜
• Pin: 电池

Keywords furniture

• Cabinet: 柜
• Listing price: 架
• Bed: 床
• Table: 桌
• Chairs of all kinds: 坐具类家具
• Wallpaper: 壁纸
• Wall painting: 壁画
• Lamp: 灯
• Shower faucet: 淋浴
• Blankets, blankets: 盖被
• Pillow: 枕头
• Curtain: 蚊帐
• Decorations: 装饰品

Keywords clothing

• Clothing: 服装
• Nightgown, nightgown: 睡衣
• Shorts, shorts: 短裤
• Underwear, lingerie: 内衣
• T-shirt: 体恤衫
• Thick felt jacket: 候呢大衣
• Jeans, jeans: 牛仔裤
• Short skirt: 超短裙
• Dress: 裙裤
• Office clothes: 工作服
•  Swimsuit: 游泳衣
• Children's clothes: 童装

Keywords household appliances

• Cooking utensils: 烹饪工具
• Induction cooker: 电磁炉
• Steamer cage, Steamer rack: 蒸笼
• Table cage: 食物罩
• Fridge: 冰箱
• Pot: 锅
• Electric hot pot:电火锅
• Steamer: 蒸锅
• Tissue: 面纸
• Water pitcher: 饮水机

Step 3: Search for products

You copy the keyword you just translated above, paste it into the search box and select the search button, the results page returns a list of products you need to find. You choose the product and price that is right for you. 

Step 4: Submit a purchase request

After finding the product, there were major difficulties regarding language barriers and payment. Please send your request Buy goods 1688, Taobao, Alibaba.com next HBS Official authorized agent of Alibaba For support in importing goods by: copying the link of the product you want to purchase to the email address: info@hbsvietnam.com or zalo : 0938 11 6869. HBS will contact the Chinese supplier to negotiate ordering goods for you, pay for you and ship the goods from China to Vietnam.

HBS has the strength of understanding the Chinese market and has a team of knowledgeable experts import Chinese goods, has extensive relationships with suppliers in China and is committed to bringing customers the best satisfaction. 

All contact details

HBS VIETNAM 

Office: No. 69 Le Duc Tho, My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City Office: No. 6 Nguyen Trung Truc, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh

Tel : 0938 11 6869 Hotline : 1900 25 25 89

Email: info@hbsvietnam.com | hbsvina@gmai.com

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