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    Referring to property with 财物 (cáiwù)

    Existence & Possession
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    Explanation

    财物 (cáiwù) means "property" or "belongings," referring to material possessions and valuables. It is often used in formal or news contexts, such as describing damage to or theft of assets.

    Examples

    • 地震过后，很多居民的财物都遭到了损失。

      Dìzhèn guòhòu, hěn duō jūmín de cáiwù dōu zāodào le sǔnshī.

      After the earthquake, many residents' property suffered losses.

    • 警察正在调查丢失的财物。

      Jǐngchá zhèngzài diàochá diūshī de cáiwù.

      The police are investigating the lost property.

    • 请大家保管好自己的财物，注意防盗。

      Qǐng dàjiā bǎoguǎn hǎo zìjǐ de cáiwù, zhùyì fángdào.

      Please take good care of your belongings and be on guard against theft.

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