Chinese word

道具

Pronunciation

Pinyindào jù

Meaning

  • nountool

Example

他的道具都放在车里。tā de dào jù dōu fàng zài chē lǐ

His tools are all in the car.

Illustration for 道具 (tool)

More examples

维修工用这些工作道具完成了安装。wéi xiū gōng yòng zhè xiē gōng zuò dào jù wán chéng le ān zhuāng

The repair worker used these work tools to complete the installation.

Core concept

Something used to make a task or activity possible or easier, from a single implement to a complete working setup.

Common phrases

  • 使用道具shǐ yòng dào jù

    use tools

  • 工作道具gōng zuò dào jù

    work tools

Similar words

工具gōng jù: A hand-operated implement for doing work such as cutting, striking, or fastening.
器具qì jù: Equipment designed to perform a specific task or serve a specific purpose.
用具yòng jù: The tools and supplies needed for a particular job or purpose.
设备shè bèi: The machines and systems used for work or production in a building or factory.

Definition in Chinese

人在进行某项工作或活动时用来帮助操作或完成任务的物件或装置。rén zài jìn xíng mǒu xiàng gōng zuò huò huó dòng shí yòng lái bāng zhù cāo zuò huò wán chéng rèn wù de wù jiàn huò zhuāng zhì

Word origin

道 (dào, "way") + 具 (jù, "implement") form a compound whose basic idea is an implement for a particular way of doing something.

Usage tips

  • The word is broader than a hand-held implement: it can cover a worker's kit, hobby supplies, or objects used in a performance, so the activity and context matter.

Other meanings

  • equipmentnoun

Related words

  • 工作道具gōng zuò dào jùwork toolsnoun
  • 表演道具biáo yǎn dào jùstage propsnoun

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