日用品

rì yòng pǐn

articles for daily use

HSK 5

Character Breakdown

Understanding 日用品

The term 日用品 refers to items used in everyday life, such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other household essentials. It is a common noun used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe goods that people regularly use at home or work.

Usage and Context

日用品 often appears in contexts related to shopping, moving, or household management. For example, when discussing what to buy at a supermarket or what to pack when moving, 日用品 is the natural choice. It emphasizes practical, everyday items rather than luxury or specialized goods.

Common Collocations

These collocations highlight the commercial and practical aspects of 日用品.

Tips for Learners

日用品 is a compound noun combining (day) + (use) + (item), literally meaning "items for daily use." It is not used for food or clothing specifically but for general household items. Avoid confusing it with 食品 (food products) or 服装 (clothing).

Example Sentences

超市里有各种各样的日用品,比如牙刷和洗发水。

Chāoshì lǐ yǒu gè zhǒng gè yàng de rì yòng pǐn, bǐrú yáshuā hé xǐfàshuǐ.

The supermarket has all kinds of daily necessities, such as toothbrushes and

搬家时,日用品是最先要整理和打包的东西。

Bānjiā shí, rì yòng pǐn shì zuì xiān yào zhěnglǐ hé dǎbāo de dōngxī.

When moving, daily necessities are the first things to organize and pack.

她在网上买了很多日用品,准备开新店。

Tā zài wǎngshàng mǎile hěn duō rì yòng pǐn, zhǔnbèi kāi xīn diàn.

She bought many daily necessities online to prepare for opening a new store.