Chinese word

机器

Pronunciation

Pinyinjī qì

Meaning

  • nounmachine

Example

这台机器很新。zhè tái jī qì hěn xīn

This machine is very new.

Illustration for 机器 (machine)

More examples

工人正在使用那台机器。gōng rén zhèng zài shǐ yòng nà tái jī qì

The worker is using that machine.

Core concept

A working arrangement of parts that carries out a defined task, from a simple mechanical tool to an electronic unit.

Common phrases

  • 这台机器zhè tái jī qì

    this machine

  • 买机器mǎi jī qì

    buy machines

  • 使用机器shǐ yòng jī qì

    use machines

Similar words

机械jī xiè: Equipment that uses moving parts and force or motion to do work.
设备shè bèi: Equipment provided or installed for a particular purpose.
家电jiā diàn: An electrical appliance used for everyday tasks at home.
工具gōng jù: A hand-held tool used to make or repair things.

Definition in Chinese

能够按一定方式运转以实现特定功能的设备或器具，既可以是简单的机械构件，也可以含有电气或电子部分。néng gòu àn yí dìng fāng shì yùn zhuǎn yǐ shí xiàn tè dìng gōng néng de shè bèi huò qì jù jì ké yǐ shì jiǎn dān de jī xiè gòu jiàn yě ké yǐ hán yǒu diàn qì huò diàn zi bù fèn

Word origin

The word combines 机 (jī, "machine or mechanism") + 器 (qì, "tool or vessel"), joining the idea of a working mechanism with that of a functional object.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, 机器 (jīqì, "machine") usually refers to a physical working object, so abstract English uses of "machine" require attention to context.

Other meanings

  • equipmentnoun
  • devicenoun

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