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    Referring to supplies with 用品 (yòngpǐn)

    Existence & Possession
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Category + 用品

    Explanation

    用品 (yòngpǐn) is a noun meaning "supplies," "goods," or "articles for use." It often appears in compound words that specify the type of supplies, such as 医疗用品 (medical supplies), 生活用品 (daily necessities), and 办公用品 (office supplies).

    Examples

    • 出发前别忘了买一些旅行用品。

      Chūfā qián bié wàng le mǎi yīxiē lǚxíng yòngpǐn.

      Don't forget to buy some travel supplies before setting out.

    • 超市里的生活用品今天打八折。

      Chāoshì lǐ de shēnghuó yòngpǐn jīntiān dǎ bā zhé.

      Daily necessities at the supermarket are 20% off today.

    • 公司每个月都会采购一批办公用品。

      Gōngsī měi gè yuè dōu huì cǎigòu yī pī bàngōng yòngpǐn.

      The company purchases a batch of office supplies every month.

    • 出发前别忘了买一些旅行用品。

      Chūfā qián bié wàng le mǎi yìxiē lǚxíng yòngpǐn.

      Don't forget to buy some travel supplies before setting out.

    • 超市里的生活用品今天打八折。

      Chāoshì lǐ de shēnghuó yòngpǐn jīntiān dǎ bā zhé.

      The daily necessities at the supermarket are 20% off today.

    • 公司每个月都会采购一批办公用品。

      Gōngsī měi gè yuè dōu huì cǎigòu yì pī bàngōng yòngpǐn.

      The company purchases a batch of office supplies every month.

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