'卸货' (xiè huò) is a verb meaning 'to unload (cargo)' — specifically, the act of removing goods from a transport vehicle such as a truck, ship, or airplane. The first character 卸 (xiè) means 'to remove', 'to take off', or 'to unload', while 货 (huò) means 'goods', 'cargo', or 'merchandise'. Together, they form a compound verb that emphasizes the physical transfer of items from a carrier to a storage area or receiving point.

This term is commonly used in logistics, shipping, warehousing, and retail supply chain contexts. It often appears in formal or operational settings — for example, on loading dock signs, warehouse instructions, or customs documents. Unlike more general verbs like 搬 (bān, 'to carry') or 放 (fàng, 'to put'), 卸货 specifically implies unloading from transportation equipment and usually involves bulk or commercial cargo rather than personal belongings.