English–Chinese
“fuse” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎo xiǎn sī
Example
车上的保险丝烧断了，灯不亮了。chē shàng de báo xiǎn sī shāo duàn le dēng bú liàng le
The fuse in the car blew, so the lights don't work.
How to say “fuse” in Chinese
“Fuse” in Chinese is 保险丝 (bǎo xiǎn sī).
A sacrificial metal link that breaks the flow of electricity when a circuit is overloaded, protecting the equipment beyond it.
Example sentences with 保险丝
过电流时，保险丝会先熔断，保护电路。guò diàn liú shí báo xiǎn sī huì xiān róng duàn bǎo hù diàn lù
When there is too much current, the fuse blows first to protect the circuit.
Tips for using 保险丝
- For everyday Chinese, this noun is useful when describing a small repair because it identifies the failed part rather than only describing the result, such as a light or appliance no longer working.