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“engine” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐn qíng

Example

他的引擎出了问题。tā de yǐn qíng chū le wèn tí

There is a problem with his engine.

Illustration for 引擎 (engine)

How to say “engine” in Chinese

“Engine” in Chinese is 引擎 (yǐn qíng).

The power-making mechanism that turns an energy source into motion for a vehicle or other machine.

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

Example sentences with 引擎

技术人员正在测试引擎的性能。jì shù rén yuán zhèng zài cè shì yǐn qíng de xìng néng

The technician is testing the engine's performance.

Tips for using 引擎

  • This noun can sound more technical than everyday speech about a car's motor, making register an important part of natural conversational use.

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