Chinese Conversation · Level 42
90 words
Chinese word
维修员
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi xiū yuán
Meaning
- nounrepair technician
Example
我们请了一个维修员来修洗衣机。wǒ men qǐng le yí gè wéi xiū yuán lái xiū xǐ yī jī
We called a repair technician to fix the washing machine.
More examples
楼里的维修员每周检查电梯。lóu lǐ de wéi xiū yuán měi zhōu jiǎn chá diàn tī
The building's repair technician checks the elevator every week.
Core concept
A practical troubleshooter who restores machines and facilities to working order and helps prevent new faults.
Common phrases
楼里的维修员lóu lǐ de wéi xiū yuán
the building's repair technician
请维修员上门qǐng wéi xiū yuán shàng mén
ask a repair technician to come over
派维修员来pài wéi xiū yuán lái
send a repair technician over
Similar words
维修工wéi xiū gōng: A hands-on worker who fixes faulty machines or equipment with tools.
售后人员shòu hòu rén yuán: A company representative who answers questions and arranges product repair or replacement.
家电维修员jiā diàn wéi xiū yuán: A worker who checks and repairs household electrical appliances.
维修技师wéi xiū jì shī: A specialist who uses expert knowledge to diagnose equipment and carry out careful repairs.
Definition in Chinese
负责对电器、机械或其他设施进行检修、修补和日常保养的工作人员。fù zé duì diàn qì jī xiè huò qí tā shè shī jìn xíng jiǎn xiū xiū bǔ hé rì cháng báo yǎng de gōng zuò rén yuán
Word origin
维修员 (wéixiūyuán, "repair technician") is formed from 维修 (wéixiū, "repair and maintain") and 员 (yuán, "worker"), making its job focus transparent.
Usage tips
- English speakers may associate repair work only with a sudden breakdown, but this Chinese job title also includes scheduled inspections and routine upkeep.
Other meanings
- mechanicnoun
- techniciannoun
Related words
- 维修工wéi xiū gōngrepair workernoun
- 维修技术员wéi xiū jì shù yuánrepair techniciannoun
- 维修队wéi xiū duìrepair teamnoun