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“turn on” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkāi jī

Example

请把电视开机。qǐng bǎ diàn shì kāi jī

Please turn the TV on.

Illustration for 开机 (turn on)

How to say “turn on” in Chinese

“Turn on” in Chinese is 开机 (kāi jī).

A machine or electronic device changes from off to ready for use.

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

Example sentences with 开机

我按了电源键,但没有开机。wǒ àn le diàn yuán jiàn dàn méi yǒu kāi jī

I pressed the power button, but it would not turn on.

Tips for using 开机

  • For computers, televisions, and tablets, this word is an everyday choice in home conversations.

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