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How do you say "cargo" in Chinese?
货物
huò wù
In Chinese, "cargo" is 货物 (huò wù).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "huò wù" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Most learners round off the tone too soon, so exaggerate it while practicing huò wù.
Writing and usage
货物 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
该船载有沉重货物。
gāi chuán zài yǒu chén zhòng huò wù 。
The ship carried a heavy cargo.
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How to remember 货物
Picture a vivid snapshot of when the ship carried a heavy cargo — that image locks onto "huò wù" for cargo.
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Questions about 货物
How do you pronounce 货物?
The pinyin "huò wù" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Most learners round off the tone too soon, so exaggerate it while practicing huò wù.
Is 货物 formal or casual?
货物 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 货物 used in Chinese?
货物 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 该船载有沉重货物。 (The ship carried a heavy cargo.).
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