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“tool” in Chinese

Chinese

Also道具 (dào jù)

Pronunciation

Pinyingōng jù

Example

我需要一些工具修理自行车。wǒ xū yào yì xiē gōng jù xiū lǐ zì xíng chē

I need some tools to fix the bicycle.

Illustration for 工具 (tool)

How to say “tool” in Chinese

“Tool” in Chinese is 工具 (gōng jù).

A practical aid that channels human strength or skill into physical or technical work.

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

Example sentences with 工具

我想在商店里买新的工具。wǒ xiǎng zài shāng diàn lǐ mǎi xīn de gōng jù

I want to buy new tools at the store.

Tips for using 工具

  • In everyday Chinese, the word usually highlights an object's job, so it fits repair or construction gear better than a broad label for ordinary household objects.

Other Chinese words for “tool”

他的道具都放在车里。tā de dào jù dōu fàng zài chē lǐ

His tools are all in the car.

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