Chinese word

货

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuò

Meaning

  • noungoods

Example

这箱货已经到了。zhè xiāng huò yǐ jīng dào le

This box of goods has already arrived.

Illustration for 货 (goods)

More examples

海关正在检查那批进口货。hǎi guān zhèng zài jiǎn chá nà pī jìn kǒu huò

Customs is inspecting that shipment of imported goods.

Core concept

Commercial goods viewed as items moving from seller to buyer.

Common phrases

  • 货物huò wù

    goods

  • 进口货jìn kǒu huò

    imported goods

  • 批发货物pī fā huò wù

    wholesale goods

Similar words

商品shāng pǐn: Merchandise made for consumers and offered for sale in shops.
货物huò wù: Goods grouped for transport, storage, or delivery.
物品wù pǐn: Tangible items or tools that can be carried and managed.

Definition in Chinese

泛指用于买卖或流通的品物或物资，侧重商业流通中的商品或货物。fàn zhǐ yòng yú mǎi mài huò liú tōng de pǐn wù huò wù zī cè zhòng shāng yè liú tōng zhōng de shāng pǐn huò huò wù

Word origin

The character 货 (huò, "goods") combines 化 (huà, "change") as a sound element with 贝 (bèi, "shell money"), linking traded goods with shells once used as valuables.

Usage tips

  • The noun commonly appears in practical talk about arrival, availability, and movement, making it useful for short logistics updates.

Other meanings

  • merchandisenoun
  • suppliesnoun

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