English–Chinese
“be compatible” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiān róng
Example
这个软件和旧版本不兼容。zhè ge ruǎn jiàn hé jiù bán běn bù jiān róng
This software is not compatible with the old version.
How to say “be compatible” in Chinese
“Be compatible” in Chinese is 兼容 (jiān róng).
A thing makes room for another thing's format or demands so both can function together without conflict.
Example sentences with 兼容
这台设备可以与多种操作系统兼容。zhè tái shè bèi ké yǐ yǔ duō zhǒng cāo zuò xì tǒng jiān róng
This device is compatible with multiple operating systems.
Tips for using 兼容
- The word often appears when comparing a newer product with an older version, so it is useful for discussing whether an upgrade will still work with existing tools.