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A person who acts as an intermediary or agent for foreign companies in commercial activities.
vi Ông ta làm việc như một mại bản cho công ty xuất nhập khẩu.
en He works as a comprador for an import-export company.
A native person who serves as an agent for colonizing powers within their own country.
vi Trong thời kỳ chiến tranh, nhiều người bị coi là mại bản.
en During the war, many people were considered colonial agents.
A person who mediates trade or negotiation between others.