Chinese word

适配器

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì pèi qì

Meaning

  • nounadapter

Example

我的手机没有适配器，不能充电。wǒ de shǒu jī méi yǒu shì pèi qì bù néng chōng diàn

My phone doesn't have an adapter, so it can't charge.

Illustration for 适配器 (adapter)

More examples

出门前别忘带上适配器，否则笔记本可能没法充电。chū mén qián bié wàng dài shàng shì pèi qì fǒu zé bǐ jì běn kě néng méi fǎ chōng diàn

Before you leave, don't forget to bring the adapter, or your laptop may not be able to charge.

Core concept

A middle piece that reshapes one format or connection so another system can use it.

Common phrases

  • 手机充电适配器shǒu jī chōng diàn shì pèi qì

    phone charging adapter

  • 电源适配器diàn yuán shì pèi qì

    power adapter

  • USB适配器USB shì pèi qì

    USB adapter

Similar words

电源适配器diàn yuán shì pèi qì: An external unit that converts household power to the form a device needs for charging or use.
转接头zhuǎn jiē tóu: A small connector piece that lets differently shaped plugs or ports connect.

Definition in Chinese

将一种接口、信号或协议转换或适配为另一种以实现配合的软件或硬件部件。jiāng yì zhǒng jiē kǒu xìn hào huò xié yì zhuǎn huàn huò shì pèi wèi lìng yì zhǒng yǐ shí xiàn pèi hé de ruǎn jiàn huò yìng jiàn bù jiàn

Word origin

适 (shì, "fit") + 配 (pèi, "match") describes the act of making things compatible, and 器 (qì, "device") turns that idea into the name of a tool or component.

Usage tips

  • Technology conversations can use this word for an unseen software layer as well as a physical accessory, especially when apps, drivers, or systems are being discussed.

Other meanings

  • converternoun

Related words

  • 适配shì pèiadaptverb

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