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家伙

jiā huo
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. domestic animal
  2. 2. (coll.) guy
  3. 3. chap
  4. 4. weapon

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 家伙 to politely refer to someone you don't know well; it can be perceived as rude.

Formality

When referring to a person, 家伙 is very informal and can sound dismissive or affectionate depending on tone and context. Avoid in formal settings.

Example Sentences

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这个 家伙 真有意思。
This guy is really interesting.
家伙 是谁?
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 5595183)

Sentence data courtesy of Tatoeba.org. AI-generated examples are marked with this icon.