Chinese Conversation · Level 47
90 words
Chinese word
配件
Pronunciation
Pinyinpèi jiàn
Meaning
- nounaccessory
Example
买手机时，配件都在盒子里。mái shǒu jī shí pèi jiàn dōu zài hé zi lǐ
When you buy a phone, all the accessories are in the box.
More examples
这台相机的配件已经停止生产，难以替换。zhè tái xiàng jī de pèi jiàn yǐ jīng tíng zhǐ shēng chǎn nán yǐ tì huàn
Production of this camera's accessories has stopped, and they are difficult to replace.
Core concept
A separate supporting item that extends a product's use or changes its look.
Common phrases
耳机配件ěr jī pèi jiàn
earbud accessories
相机配件xiàng jī pèi jiàn
camera accessories
配件损坏pèi jiàn sǔn huài
damaged accessory
Similar words
附件fù jiàn: A small item supplied with a main product to make use or storage easier.
零件líng jiàn: A small part of a machine or device that can be replaced or repaired.
部件bù jiàn: One part of a machine or product with its own specific function.
附属品fù shú pǐn: A small item accompanying a main product to help with its function or handling.
Definition in Chinese
附属于主要产品，用来补充功能或改变外观的可单独拿出或与主件一同提供的小物件。fù shǔ yú zhǔ yào chán pǐn yòng lái bǔ chōng gōng néng huò gǎi biàn wài guān de kě dān dú ná chū huò yǔ zhǔ jiàn yì tóng tí gōng de xiǎo wù jiàn
Word origin
配 (pèi, "to match or accompany") + 件 (jiàn, "item") presents the word as an item matched with a main product rather than the main product itself.
Usage tips
- For everyday purchases, checking the model and connection standard helps prevent buying an item that does not work with the main product.
Other meanings
- componentnoun
Opposites
- 本体bén tǐmain unitnoun
Related words
- 配件店pèi jiàn diànaccessory storenoun
- 配件商pèi jiàn shāngparts suppliernoun