fo3 mat6貨物货物
Jyutpingfo3 mat6
Yalefo maht
Definition
Goods; commodities or items meant for trade, buying, or selling.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to commercial items intended for trade or transport rather than general personal belongings. While it appears in formal contexts like logistics or customs, it is also used in everyday business discussions regarding stock or shipments. It carries a more professional tone than simply using 嘢 or 貨.
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Common phrases
export of goods
import of goods
to transport goods
Common mistake
Avoid using this for personal items or general stuff; use 嘢 or 物品 instead. Learners often mistakenly use it to describe their own shopping bags or personal luggage, which sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).



