noun HSK 4
Traditional 貨架
shelf · rack · shelves (in a store)
Meaning
货架 refers to shelves or racks in retail stores, warehouses, or supermarkets where goods are displayed or stored. It's a compound word combining 货 (goods) and 架 (frame/rack), literally meaning 'goods rack.' This is the standard term used in commercial and retail contexts.
Usage
货架 is commonly used in shopping environments, retail management, and warehouse contexts. Native speakers use it when talking about store layout, stocking merchandise, or shopping. It typically refers to industrial or commercial shelving rather than home bookcases.
Examples
- 01超市的货架上摆满了各种商品。.The supermarket shelves are filled with all kinds of goods.
- 02员工正在整理货架。.The employees are organizing the shelves.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个货架
- 排一排货架
Common collocations
- 货架上on the shelf
- 摆货架to stock shelves
- 空货架empty shelves
- 超市货架supermarket shelves
Origin
Compound word formed from 货 (goods/merchandise) + 架 (frame/support structure), creating a literal meaning of 'goods frame' or 'merchandise rack.'