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货运 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
货运huòyùnfreight transportHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #11965, Very Hard
货运huòyùncargoHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #11965, Very Hard
货运huòyùntransported goodsHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #11965, Very Hard
huòyùn(huo4yun4) T4
  1. 1freight transport
  2. 2cargo
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March 24, 2026

货运(貨運)huòyùn(huo4yun4)

货运 refers to the transportation of goods or freight. It is commonly used in logistics and trade contexts, emphasizing the movement of cargo rather than passengers. This term can encompass various modes of transport including by road, rail, sea, or air.

Strokes15Frequency#11965DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the logistics industry has rapidly evolved, making 货运 a vital part of the economy, especially with the rise of e-commerce. The efficiency of freight transport is crucial for businesses and the overall supply chain.

Memory Tip

Think of 货 (huò) as 'goods'—imagine a cart full of goods being pushed along (the cart resembles the character's shape). 运 (yùn) sounds like 'run,' which can remind you of how goods 'run' from one place to another. Together, they depict the journey of goods being moved.

Meanings of 货运

huòyùn(huo4yun4)
1freight transport
2cargo
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About 货运

货运Simplified
貨運Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 货运

Quick Contrast

货物 (huòwù) refers to the goods themselves being transported, while 货运 (huòyùn) emphasizes the act of transportation.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 货运 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business or logistics discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 运输 (yùn shū), which also means transport but is broader and includes passenger transport. Ensure you use 货运 when specifically referring to freight.

HSK Study Tips

While 货运 itself is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK level 3 words like 货 (goods) and 运 (to transport). Students should focus on understanding the components of the term and how they relate to logistics vocabulary at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 货运 with 物流 (wù liú), which means logistics. For example, saying '我做货运' (Wǒ zuò huò yùn) to mean 'I do logistics' is incorrect; it should be '我做物流'.

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Component Characters

货huògoods
HSK 48 strokes贝
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运yùnto move
HSK 57 strokes辶
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How to say freight transport in Chinese

“freight transport” in Chinese is货运huòyùn

货运 refers to the transportation of goods or freight. It is commonly used in logistics and trade contexts, emphasizing the movement of cargo rather than passengers. This term can encompass various modes of transport including by road, rail, sea, or air.

When to use 货运

Be mindful that 货运 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business or logistics discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 运输 (yùn shū), which also means transport but is broader and includes passenger transport. Ensure you use 货运 when specifically referring to freight.

货运 or something close to it

货物 (huòwù) refers to the goods themselves being transported, while 货运 (huòyùn) emphasizes the act of transportation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 货运 with 物流 (wù liú), which means logistics. For example, saying '我做货运' (Wǒ zuò huò yùn) to mean 'I do logistics' is incorrect; it should be '我做物流'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 货运

货运 specifically refers to freight transport, focusing on goods, while 运输 is a broader term that can include both goods and passenger transport.

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