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    Using 货物 (huòwù) to express "cargo"

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    Explanation

    货物 (huòwù) means "cargo," "goods," or "freight," referring to items being transported or traded. It is a formal noun commonly used in logistics, commerce, and news contexts. For example, 载有蚂蚁、鳄梨等货物 means "carrying cargo such as ants and avocados."

    Examples

    • 港口堆满了等待运输的货物。

      Gǎngkǒu duīmǎn le děngdài yùnshū de huòwù.

      The port was piled with goods waiting to be transported.

    • 暴风雨导致船上的货物受到了损坏。

      Bàofēngyǔ dǎozhì chuán shàng de huòwù shòudào le sǔnhuài.

      The storm caused damage to the goods on the ship.

    • 这批货物预计明天到达仓库。

      Zhè pī huòwù yùjì míngtiān dàodá cāngkù.

      This batch of goods is expected to arrive at the warehouse tomorrow.

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