Definition
货色 literally means 'type of goods', but it has two distinct tones. In neutral contexts, it means 'merchandise' or 'stuff' (e.g. 这家店的货色不错). However, it often carries a derogatory leaning, implying cheap or worthless goods — equivalent to 'junk' or 'trash' (e.g. 这些货色没人要). The connotation depends heavily on context and modifiers; alone it can be neutral or negative.
n.
(neutral) goodsmerchandisestuff(derogatory) junktrashworthless stuff
Examples
- 货色。Zhè jiā diàn de huò sè zhìliàng búcuò.The merchandise in this store is of good quality.
- 货色。Nàxiē huò sè bù zhídé mǎi.That stuff is not worth buying.
- 货色。Zhège shìchǎng de huò sè zhǒnglèi hěn duō.This market has a wide variety of goods.
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