Definition
识货 literally means 'to know goods' — it describes someone who can judge the quality, value, or authenticity of products, especially when others can't. It's a separable verb (离合词): the object 货 can split off from 识 when you add measure words or complements, like 识不识货 ('know what's what or not?'). You use it as a compliment to say someone has good taste or sharp judgment, not just about shopping but also about ideas, art, or talent.
v.o.
to know quality when you see itto be a good judge of value (of goods, art, talent, etc.)
Examples
- 识货，。Tā zhēnde hěn shí huò, yì yǎn jiù kàn chū le zhè kuài yù de zhēn jiǎ.He really knows his stuff — he could tell at a glance whether this jade was real or fake.
- 识货，。Lǎobǎn hěn shí huò, zhīdào nǎxiē yuángōng zuì yǒu qiánlì.The boss has a good eye — he knows which employees have the most potential.
- ？。Nǐ shí bu shí huò? Zhè fú huà kěshì míngjiā zuòpǐn.Do you know quality when you see it? This painting is by a famous artist.
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