家伙 (jiā huo) — how to say "guy" in Chinese

家伙

Guy, fellow, tool

noun

Character composition

家

home, family

伙

partner, companion

Radicals / Keys

宀

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

人

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Collocations

讨厌的家伙

tǎo yàn de jiā huo

an annoying guy

Examples

那个家伙是我的新同事,他很有趣。

That guy is my new colleague, he is very interesting.

这个家伙很好。

This guy is good.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "guy" in Chinese?

"guy" in Chinese is 家伙 (jiā huo).

What does 家伙 mean in English?

家伙 (jiā huo) means "Guy, fellow, tool".

How is 家伙 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiā huo (written as jia huo, jiahuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "guy" in Chinese characters?

It is written 家伙.

What HSK level is 家伙?

家伙 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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