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“circuit” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindiàn lù

Example

这个电路出了问题,灯不亮。zhè ge diàn lù chū le wèn tí dēng bú liàng

There is a problem with this circuit, so the light won't come on.

Illustration for 电路 (circuit)

How to say “circuit” in Chinese

“Circuit” in Chinese is 电路 (diàn lù).

A connected route carries electricity or signals between a source and the devices that use them.

Full entry for 电路: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 电路

老师让我们动手搭一个简单的电路。lǎo shī ràng wǒ men dòng shǒu dā yí gè jiǎn dān de diàn lù

The teacher asked us to build a simple circuit ourselves.

Tips for using 电路

  • In conversation, the noun often names the whole working arrangement inside a device, not just a single cable, so a fault can be discussed before the failed part is known.

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