Word

货币 (huò bì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

Meaning of 货币

名 míng noun

currency

人民币是中国的货币。

rén mín bì shì zhōng guó de huò bì

The Renminbi is China's currency.

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Word breakdown

货 huò — goods, commodities

1 货物 huò wù — goods HSK 5
- 货 goods, merchandise (items for trade)
- 物 things, items, objects (physical articles)
Example

仓库里堆满了货物。

cāng kù lǐ duī mǎn le huò wù

The warehouse is piled full of goods.
2 现货 xiàn huò — spot goods HSK 6
- 现 present, current, on hand
- 货 goods, merchandise
Example

现货供应充足，可以立即发货。

xiàn huò gōng yìng chōng zú kě yǐ lì jí fā huò

Spot goods supply is sufficient, can ship immediately.
3 百货 bǎi huò — general merchandise HSK 6
- 百 many, various (hundred representing variety)
- 货 goods, merchandise
Example

我喜欢在百货公司买东西。

wǒ xǐ huan zài bǎi huò gōng sī mǎi dōng xi

I like to buy things at the department store.
4 货车 huò chē — truck HSK 6
- 货 goods, cargo, freight
- 车 vehicle
Example

那辆货车装满了水果。

nà liàng huò chē zhuāng mǎn le shuǐ guǒ

That truck is loaded with fruit.
5 存货 cún huò — to stock goods; inventory HSK 7
- 存 to store, to keep
- 货 goods, merchandise
Example

公司决定多存货应对即将到来的销售旺季。

gōng sī jué dìng duō cún huò yìng duì jí jiāng dào lái de xiāo shòu wàng jì

The company decided to stock more goods to prepare for the upcoming peak sales season.

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6 货运 huò yùn — freight HSK 7
- 货 goods, cargo
- 运 transport, shipping
Example

这家公司专门从事国际货运业务。

zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén cóng shì guó jì huò yùn yè wù

This company specializes in international freight business.
7 通货膨胀 tōng huò péng zhàng — inflation HSK 7
- 通 circulate
- 货 currency
- 膨 expand
- 胀 inflate
Example

通货膨胀导致物价上涨。

tōng huò péng zhàng dǎo zhì wù jià shàng zhǎng

Inflation causes prices to rise.

币 bì — money, medium of exchange

1 人民币 rén mín bì — Renminbi HSK 5
- 人 people
- 民 people/citizens
- 币 currency
Example

人民币是中国的官方货币。

rén mín bì shì zhōng guó de guān fāng huò bì

Renminbi is China's official currency.
2 外币 wài bì — foreign currency HSK 7
- 外 foreign, external
- 币 currency, money
Example

我需要兑换一些外币。

wǒ xū yào duì huàn yī xiē wài bì

I need to exchange some foreign currency.
3 硬币 yìng bì — coin HSK 7
- 硬 hard, solid (referring to metal)
- 币 currency, money
Example

请给我换些硬币。

qǐng gěi wǒ huàn xiē yìng bì

Please give me some change in coins.
4 纸币 zhǐ bì — paper money HSK 7
- 纸 paper (the material)
- 币 currency (monetary function)
Example

我需要换一些纸币。

wǒ xū yào huàn yī xiē zhǐ bì

I need to exchange some paper money.

Structure & writing

1 货 huò — currency; money; wealth

货 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 化 huà — to change in nature or form; to transform

化 is a component in 5 characters

HSK 2

花 huā flower (the reproductive organ of a seed plant, composed of petals, calyx, receptacle, and stamen)

HSK 4

货 huò currency; money; wealth

HSK 5

华 huá referring to China

HSK 7

讹 é erroneous; untrue 靴 xuē boot, a high-shafted shoe

1.2 贝 bèi — general term for mollusks with shells, such as snails, mussels, and clams

贝 is a component in 50 characters

HSK 1

贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)

HSK 3

员 yuán person engaged in work or study

HSK 4

则 zé rule, regulation, system 负 fù to carry on one's back 责 zé responsibility; duty within one's role 败 bài to lose (a war or competition, opposite of 胜) 账 zhàng record of financial transactions

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货 huò currency; money; wealth 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 购 gòu to buy; to purchase 费 fèi to spend; to expend 贺 hè to celebrate; to congratulate 资 zī money; expenses 赚 zhuàn to make a profit in trade (opposite of 赔)

HSK 5

贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court 贴 tiē to paste, to stick (a thin flat object onto something) 赏 shǎng to bestow gifts or money upon a subordinate or junior 赔 péi to compensate; to indemnify 赞 zàn to help; to support

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赠 zèng to give as a gift; to present 锁 suǒ lock (metal device requiring a key, code, or card to open)

HSK 6

婴 yīng infant, newborn baby 财 cái wealth; money and material resources 贫 pín poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 贯 guàn to pass through; to penetrate 贷 dài loan; credit

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贸 mào to trade; to buy and sell 赋 fù to give; to grant; to bestow 赖 lài to rely on; to depend on

HSK 7

坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 狈 bèi see 〖狼狈〗、〖狼狈为奸〗琐 suǒ trivial, trifling, petty 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 贞 zhēn loyal and steadfast in one's convictions

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贩 fàn to buy and sell goods for profit 贪 tān to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself 贬 biǎn to demote; to devalue 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 贱 jiàn cheap; low-priced (opposite of 贵) 贼 zéi thief; bandit 贾 jiǎ a surname 贿 huì (lit.) wealth; goods 赁 lìn to rent; to lease (out or in) 赂 lù to bribe; give valuables to gain a favor (often pejorative) 赃 zāng stolen or embezzled goods; illicit gains from corruption or theft 赌 dǔ to gamble; to wager money or property on an outcome 赎 shú to ransom; to redeem with money or property 赐 cì (of a superior or elder) to bestow gifts or wealth upon an inferior or junior 赘 zhuì superfluous; useless 赡 shàn to provide someone with money or goods

Stroke order

2 币 bì — currency; money used as a medium of exchange

币 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 丿 piě — the leftward-falling diagonal stroke in Chinese characters

丿 is a component in 14 characters

HSK 1

么 me suffix 午 wǔ the seventh of the twelve Earthly Branches 少 shǎo few; little (opposite of 多) 系 xì system; interconnected series

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必 bì certainly; definitely

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乒 pīng onomatopoeia for a gunshot or the sound of objects colliding 失 shī to lose; to be deprived of (opposite of 得) 血 xuè blood (the red fluid circulating in the body, composed of plasma, red cells, white cells, and platelets)

HSK 5

乏 fá lacking; without 币 bì currency; money used as a medium of exchange 延 yán to stretch and lengthen; to extend 追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with

HSK 7

勿 wù do not; must not (prohibition or dissuasion) 囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler

2.2 巾 jīn — cloth used for wiping, wrapping, or covering things

巾 is a component in 26 characters

HSK 1

市 shì marketplace; place for trading 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 常 cháng ordinary, common, general

HSK 2

帮 bāng to help; to assist

HSK 3

刷 shuā brush (a tool made of bristles, palm fiber, etc. for cleaning or applying substances) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object

HSK 4

帅 shuài supreme commander of an army; highest military rank 帽 mào hat; cap (worn on the head for warmth, shade, protection, or decoration) 幅 fú width of cloth, wool, or silk fabric

HSK 5

币 bì currency; money used as a medium of exchange 席 xí mat woven from reed, bamboo, or grass strips, used to cover a bed, floor, or build a shelter 幕 mù large piece of cloth, silk, or felt used as a cover; tent

HSK 6

佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 帆 fān sail (cloth on a ship's mast to catch the wind) 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology

HSK 7

帐 zhàng curtain; canopy; tent (made of cloth or other material for shelter) 帕 pà small square cloth for wiping hands or face; handkerchief 帖 tiě invitation card 帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 帚 zhǒu broom; tool for sweeping away dust, dirt, and grime

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帜 zhì flag; banner 帷 wéi curtain; tent curtain surrounding an area 幄 wò (lit.) tent; canopy 幢 zhuàng measure word for buildings 砸 zá to strike or smash with a heavy object; (of a heavy object) to fall on something

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