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“software” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinruǎn jiàn

Example

我的电脑里装了新软件。wǒ de diàn nǎo lǐ zhuāng le xīn ruǎn jiàn

I installed new software on my computer.

Illustration for 软件 (software)

How to say “software” in Chinese

“Software” in Chinese is 软件 (ruǎn jiàn).

The invisible program layer that tells a computer or phone how to perform tasks and deliver services.

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

Example sentences with 软件

下载软件时要注意安全。xià zài ruǎn jiàn shí yào zhù yì ān quán

Take care to stay safe when downloading software.

Tips for using 软件

  • A specific program is commonly counted with a classifier such as 款 (kuǎn, "type or model"), giving 一款软件 (yī kuǎn ruǎnjiàn, "a software program") a natural everyday shape.

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