Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
阿里巴巴 refers to Alibaba, a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. It is one of the world's largest online retailers.
Related terms
京东(jīngdōng): Jingdong (JD.com) is another major Chinese e-commerce company that offers a wide range of products and services.
天猫(tiānmāo): Tmall is an online marketplace owned by Alibaba Group, focusing on business-to-consumer (B2C) retail.
淘宝(táobǎo): Taobao is an online shopping website owned by Alibaba Group, known for its consumer-to-consumer (C2C) platform.