货
currency; goods; merchandise; (insult) person
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
currency; money
archaicSomewhat archaic or formal in this sense; more commonly seen in classical or financial contexts.
In ancient times, shells were used as currency.
This country has issued new currency.
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The circulation of goods and currency promotes economic development.
Historically, gold and silver were important hard currency.
They discussed monetary policy and inflation.
noun
goods; merchandise; commodity
The most common and neutral meaning in modern Chinese.
This department store has a wide variety of goods.
The goods we ordered can be delivered tomorrow.
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This store is famous for its genuine goods at fair prices.
Customs is inspecting this batch of imported goods.
He sold the rare goods he had hoarded at a high price.
noun
(derogatory) person; fellow; thing
derogatoryUsed as a harsh insult, implying the person is worthless or stupid.
Ignore that idiot!
He's a lazy good-for-nothing.
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That fool messed things up again.
I really can't stand this annoying jerk.
He called that swindler a harmful bastard.
verb
to sell; to deal in
literaryArchaic or literary usage meaning to sell goods.
As the ancients said, rare goods can be hoarded for profit.
He makes a living by selling calligraphy and paintings.
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This shop sells local specialties from north and south.
He sold his conscience and was ultimately punished.
Documents record the markets where slaves were sold in ancient times.
noun
surname
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Huo is a client of our company.
In history, there was a famous person named Huo Zhi.
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The surname Huo is not very common.
May I ask your surname? — My humble surname is Huo.
Ms. Huo won the championship in this competition.