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“electrician” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindiàn gōng

Example

他是有经验的电工,能修空调。tā shì yǒu jīng yàn de diàn gōng néng xiū kōng tiáo

He is an experienced electrician who can repair air conditioners.

Illustration for 电工 (electrician)

How to say “electrician” in Chinese

“Electrician” in Chinese is 电工 (diàn gōng).

A skilled worker who makes electricity usable and safe by connecting, installing, and repairing the systems that carry it.

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

Example sentences with 电工

我给电工打电话,请他明天来检查线路。wǒ gěi diàn gōng dǎ diàn huà qǐng tā míng tiān lái jiǎn chá xiàn lù

I called an electrician and asked him to come tomorrow to inspect the wiring.

Tips for using 电工

  • For everyday service conversations, naming the exact appliance, room, and fault makes a request more useful than naming the occupation alone.

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