Chinese word

器械

Pronunciation

Pinyinqì xiè

Meaning

  • nounequipment

Example

这个医院有先进的器械。zhè ge yī yuàn yǒu xiān jìn de qì xiè

This hospital has advanced equipment.

Illustration for 器械 (equipment)

More examples

手术前要对所有器械进行消毒。shǒu shù qián yào duì suó yǒu qì xiè jìn xíng xiāo dú

Before surgery, all equipment must be disinfected.

Core concept

A constructed device whose parts work together to carry out a task.

Common phrases

  • 医疗器械yī liáo qì xiè

    medical equipment

  • 手术器械shǒu shù qì xiè

    surgical instruments

  • 检测器械jiǎn cè qì xiè

    testing equipment

  • 精密器械jīng mì qì xiè

    precision instruments

Similar words

仪器yí qì: A precision instrument for measuring or examining things in science or medicine.
器具qì jù: A tool or small piece of equipment designed for a specific use.
工具gōng jù: A tool held in the hand to carry out tasks such as cutting or fastening.

Definition in Chinese

由若干部件构成、具有一定功能用于操作或工作的机械性装置或工具。yóu ruò gān bù jiàn gòu chéng jù yǒu yí dìng gōng néng yòng yú cāo zuò huò gōng zuò de jī xiè xìng zhuāng zhì huò gōng jù

Word origin

器 (qì, "implement or vessel") + 械 (xiè, "machine or tool") forms a compound for a constructed device used in practical work.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun has a technical or formal tone and commonly appears in settings such as hospitals, laboratories, and factories.

Other meanings

  • instrumentnoun
  • toolnoun

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