Meaning
物资 refers to material goods, supplies, or resources needed for living, production, or operations. It emphasizes tangible, physical materials rather than abstract resources. The word is commonly used in contexts involving disaster relief, military operations, industrial production, or logistics.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal term frequently used in government, news media, business, and official contexts. It often appears in phrases about distributing, transporting, or stockpiling essential supplies. Native speakers use it when discussing concrete materials needed for specific purposes, especially in organized or institutional settings.
Examples
- 01政府向灾区运送了大量救援物资。.The government transported large quantities of relief supplies to the disaster area.
- 02我们需要准备足够的物资来应对冬天。.We need to prepare sufficient supplies to cope with winter.
Characters
Measure words
- 批一批物资
- 车一车物资
Common collocations
- 救援物资relief supplies
- 运输物资to transport supplies
- 储备物资to stockpile supplies
- 生活物资daily necessities, living supplies
Origin
The word combines 物 (thing/matter) and 资 (resources/capital) to mean 'material resources.' Both characters have ancient roots, but the compound became widely used in modern Chinese for logistical and administrative purposes.