The Chinese word 手机 means “mobile phone” or “cell phone”. It is a combination of the characters 手, meaning “hand”, and 机, meaning “machine”. 手机 is a commonly used term in China, where mobile phones are ubiquitous and essential for communication and daily life. It can refer to any type of mobile phone, including smartphones, and is used in everyday conversation, advertising, and media.
Translation
Noun: mobile phone
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的手机坏了，需要修理 | wǒ de shǒujī huài le, xūyào xiūlǐ | My phone is broken and needs to be repaired |
| 你的手机多少钱买的？ | nǐ de shǒujī duōshǎo qián mǎi de? | How much did you buy your phone for? |
| 我的手机屏幕太小了，看不清楚 | wǒ de shǒujī píngmù tài xiǎo le, kàn bù qīngchǔ | The screen on my phone is too small, and I can’t see clearly |
| 这款手机的功能很强大 | zhè kuǎn shǒujī de gōngnéng hěn qiángdà | This phone has powerful features |
| 我的手机电量不够了，需要充电 | wǒ de shǒujī diànliàng bùgòu le, xūyào chōngdiàn | My phone’s battery is low and needs to be charged |
| 他的手机被偷了，非常不幸 | tā de shǒujī bèi tōu le, fēicháng bùxìng | His phone was stolen, which is very unfortunate |
| 我的手机可以下载很多有用的应用程序 | wǒ de shǒujī kěyǐ xiàzài hěn duō yǒuyòng de yìngyòng chéngxù | My phone can download many useful apps |
| 我的手机铃声是《小幸运》 | wǒ de shǒujī língshēng shì xiǎo xìngyùn | The ringtone on my phone is A Little Happiness |
HSK
手机 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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