Chinese word

电器

Pronunciation

Pinyindiàn qì

Meaning

  • nounappliance

Example

这台电器已经坏了，要送修。zhè tái diàn qì yǐ jīng huài le yào sòng xiū

This appliance is already broken and needs to be sent for repair.

Illustration for 电器 (appliance)

More examples

二手电器购买时要注意外观和功能。èr shǒu diàn qì gòu mǎi shí yào zhù yì wài guān hé gōng néng

When buying a used appliance, pay attention to its appearance and functions.

Core concept

A household device that uses electricity to perform a practical everyday task.

Common phrases

  • 二手电器èr shǒu diàn qì

    used appliance

  • 电器能耗diàn qì néng hào

    appliance energy consumption

  • 电器保修diàn qì bǎo xiū

    appliance warranty

Similar words

家电jiā diàn: Electrical appliances for the home, including refrigerators and washing machines.
小家电xiǎo jiā diàn: Small electrical appliances for home use, such as rice cookers and vacuum cleaners.
电子产品diàn zi chán pǐn: Products built with electronic circuits, such as smartphones and computers.
设备shè bèi: Machines or devices used for a specific purpose, including non-electric ones.

Definition in Chinese

使用电能的器具或设备，通常指家庭日常生活中用电的家用电器。shǐ yòng diàn néng de qì jù huò shè bèi tōng cháng zhǐ jiā tíng rì cháng shēng huó zhōng yòng diàn de jiā yòng diàn qì

Word origin

电 (diàn, "electricity") + 器 (qì, "device") creates a transparent compound for a device powered by electricity.

Usage tips

  • In shops, size-based labels often separate large machines from small countertop devices, so one category can cover both.

Other meanings

  • household appliancenoun
  • electrical equipmentnoun

Opposites

  • 燃气器具rán qì qì jùgas appliancenoun

Related words

  • 电器配件diàn qì pèi jiànappliance partsnoun
  • 电器维修diàn qì wéi xiūappliance repairnoun

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