Word: 以物易物 (yǐwùyìwù) 以物易物 dictionary entry yǐwùyìwù to barter; barter Full dictionary entry for 以物易物 Example sentences using 以物易物 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 古时候，人们常以物易物。 Gǔshíhou, rénmen cháng yǐwùyìwù. In ancient times, people often bartered goods for goods. 那时的人靠以物易物生活。 Nàshí de rén kào yǐwùyìwù shēnghuó. People back then lived by barter.