库存 (Kùcún — Available Stock Quantity)
The inventory figure displayed on 1688 and Taobao showing ready items stored by the supplier.
Term Definition
The characters 库存 indicate manufacturer inventory levels. On online wholesale portals, figures can represent planned manufacturing quotas rather than physical boxed stock. Confirming physical 库存 with suppliers prevents production lag.
Usage Example
«Inquiring about actual physical 库存 confirmed immediate readiness for dispatch.»
What we do
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包邮 (Bāoyóu — Free Domestic Shipping)
A badge on 1688 and Taobao indicating that the seller covers shipping to the warehouse within China.
现货 (Xiànhuò — In Stock)
A sourcing badge indicating ready-made products stored in the supplier warehouse ready for immediate shipping.
定制 (Dìngzhì — Customization / Made-to-Order)
A 1688 marker indicating factory willingness to customize branding, dimensions, or materials.
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