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家伙 (jiā huo): variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5]; household dish, implement or furniture; domestic animal; (coll.) guy; chap; weapon

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5]; household dish, implement or furniture; domestic animal; (coll.) guy; chap; weapon
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • household dish
  • variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5]

Chinese explanation

  • 指人,有时带亲切或随便的语气,有时带轻视或责怪的意味,如“你这家伙真调皮”
  • 也泛指工具、武器或动物,如“这家伙不好使”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

home

HSK 5

(bound form) meals (as in 伙食[huo3 shi2])

Example sentences

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That guy was again talking loudly on the phone in the office yesterday, making it impossible for everyone to concentrate on work.

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Don't judge this guy by his usual silly, joking manner — when it comes to serious matters, he's more earnest than anyone.

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When I was little, that little kid from the neighbor's house always followed me around; wherever I went, he tagged along.

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You rascal, we agreed to meet at seven — how come you're half an hour late again?

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The boss is a tough guy to deal with; before you talk to him about a raise, you'd better be fully prepared.

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This bunch of guys gets together to play soccer every weekend, rain or shine, never missing a session.

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