English–Chinese

“recharge” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchōng zhí

Example

我得给手机充值。wǒ děi gěi shǒu jī chōng zhí

I have to recharge my phone.

Illustration for 充值 (recharge)

How to say “recharge” in Chinese

“Recharge” in Chinese is 充值 (chōng zhí).

Adds usable value to an account or stored-value service, bringing its balance up so access can continue.

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

Example sentences with 充值

我去超市给公交卡充值。wǒ qù chāo shì gěi gōng jiāo kǎ chōng zhí

I am going to the supermarket to recharge my transit card.

Tips for using 充值

  • For English speakers, recharge can also mean restoring a battery, but this Chinese verb concerns an account balance, while battery charging uses a different verb.

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