English–Chinese
“antenna” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiān xiàn
Example
手机的天线不好，信号差。shǒu jī de tiān xiàn bù hǎo xìn hào chà
The phone has a poor antenna, so the signal is weak.
How to say “antenna” in Chinese
“Antenna” in Chinese is 天线 (tiān xiàn).
A bridge between a device and radio waves in the air, made as a rod, wire, or hidden conductive pattern.
Example sentences with 天线
这款路由器有更灵敏的天线，覆盖范围更大。zhè kuǎn lù yóu qì yǒu gèng líng mǐn de tiān xiàn fù gài fàn wéi gèng dà
This router has a more sensitive antenna, so it covers a larger area.
Tips for using 天线
- In phone discussions, 天线 (tiānxiàn, "antenna") identifies the hardware, not the strength of the reception.