Chinese word

物品

Pronunciation

Pinyinwù pǐn

Meaning

  • nounitem

Example

这些物品都有标签。zhè xiē wù pǐn dōu yǒu biāo qiān

These items all have labels.

Illustration for 物品 (item)

More examples

海关要求旅客如实申报随身的物品。hǎi guān yāo qiú lǚ kè rú shí shēn bào suí shēn de wù pǐn

Customs requires travelers to truthfully declare the items they are carrying.

Core concept

A concrete thing handled as a distinct unit for counting, recording, moving, or selling.

Common phrases

  • 申报物品shēn bào wù pǐn

    declare items

  • 运输物品yùn shū wù pǐn

    transport items

  • 包装物品bāo zhuāng wù pǐn

    package items

Similar words

东西dōng xī: Common spoken term for physical things and broader matters.
商品shāng pǐn: Products and other tangible goods offered for sale or trade.
物资wù zī: Useful supplies and equipment needed for production or everyday life.
货物huò wù: A load of goods being shipped or kept in storage.

Definition in Chinese

指各种有形的东西或货物，通常用于表示需要登记、搬运、统计或管理的各项物件。zhǐ gè zhǒng yǒu xíng de dōng xī huò huò wù tōng cháng yòng yú biǎo shì xū yào dēng jì bān yùn tǒng jì huò guán lǐ de gè xiàng wù jiàn

Word origin

物 (wù, "thing") + 品 (pǐn, "item or product") forms a compound for tangible objects viewed as organized items or goods.

Usage tips

  • Its formal register makes it especially natural in labels, inventories, packing lists, and official notices, while casual speech often uses simpler wording.

Other meanings

  • merchandisenoun

Related words

  • 物品管理wù pǐn guán lǐitem managementnoun
  • 物品清单wù pǐn qīng dānitem listnoun

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