The Chinese word 电脑 literally means “electric brain” and is used to refer to a computer. It is a commonly used term in China and is widely understood by Mandarin speakers around the world. The word is made up of two characters, 电 meaning “electric” and 脑 meaning “brain”. Together, these characters convey the idea of a machine that can process information quickly and efficiently, much like the human brain. In modern times, the word 电脑 has become an essential part of everyday life for many people, as computers are used for work, education, entertainment, and communication.
Translation
Noun: computer
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的电脑坏了，需要修理 | wǒ de diànnǎo huài le, xūyào xiūlǐ | My computer is broken and needs repair |
| 我每天都会用电脑工作 | wǒ měitiān dōu huì yòng diànnǎo gōngzuò | I use a computer for work every day |
| 这台电脑的配置很高 | zhè tái diànnǎo de pèizhì hěn gāo | The configuration of this computer is very high |
| 我买了一台新电脑 | wǒ mǎi le yī tái xīn diànnǎo | I bought a new computer |
| 我用电脑上网，看电影，玩游戏 | wǒ yòng diànnǎo shàngwǎng, kàn diànyǐng, wán yóuxì | I use my computer to go online, watch movies, and play games |
| 我的电脑屏幕有点暗，需要调亮度 | wǒ de diànnǎo píngmù yǒudiǎn àn, xūyào tiáo liàngdù | The screen of my computer is a bit dim and needs to be adjusted for brightness |
| 我的电脑里存了很多重要的文件 | wǒ de diànnǎo lǐ cún le hěn duō zhòngyào de wénjiàn | My computer stores a lot of important files |
HSK
电脑 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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