Chinese word

验货

Pronunciation

Pinyinyàn huò

Meaning

  • verbinspect goods

Example

我去验货，马上回来。wǒ qù yàn huò mǎ shàng huí lái

I am going to inspect the goods and will be back soon.

Illustration for 验货 (inspect goods)

More examples

这批货要严格验货，不能马虎。zhè pī huò yào yán gé yàn huò bù néng má hǔ

This batch of goods must undergo a strict inspection, and we cannot be careless.

Core concept

A hands-on checkpoint where the items in front of someone are matched to the order or sample.

Common phrases

  • 正在验货zhèng zài yàn huò

    be checking goods

  • 要求验货yāo qiú yàn huò

    demand a goods inspection

  • 验货不通过yàn huò bù tōng guò

    goods do not pass inspection

Similar words

收货shōu huò: Accept goods or packages that have been delivered.
检查jiǎn chá: Check surfaces and functions carefully for signs of a problem.
查验chá yàn: Check documents or cargo thoroughly to establish what they contain and whether they are genuine.

Definition in Chinese

对货物进行实物核对和质量检查，确认规格、数量与订单或样品一致。duì huò wù jìn xíng shí wù hé duì hé zhì liàng jiǎn chá què rèn guī gé shù liàng yǔ dìng dān huò yàng pǐn yí zhì

Word origin

验货 (yànhuò, "inspect goods") combines 验 (yàn, "examine") with 货 (huò, "goods"), so it centers on examining the merchandise itself.

Usage tips

  • In everyday logistics, this word is useful for the receiving stage, helping distinguish examining a shipment from tracking it or signing for it.

Other meanings

  • check goodsverb
  • verify goodsverb

Related words

  • 验货员yàn huò yuángoods inspectornoun
  • 验货标准yàn huò biāo zhǔngoods inspection standardsnoun

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