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“digital” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshù mǎ

Example

现在很多人用数码产品。xiàn zài hěn duō rén yòng shù má chán pǐn

Many people now use digital products.

Illustration for 数码 (digital)

How to say “digital” in Chinese

“Digital” in Chinese is 数码 (shù mǎ).

Information represented as numbers or codes so electronic devices can store, process, or transmit it.

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

Example sentences with 数码

很多年轻人喜欢用数码相机记录生活。hěn duō nián qīng rén xǐ huān yòng shù mǎ xiàng jī jì lù shēng huó

Many young people like using digital cameras to record their lives.

Tips for using 数码

  • The adjective 数码 (shùmǎ, "digital") describes the technological nature of a product or medium, not simply a quantity, which helps distinguish product language from ordinary counting expressions.

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