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How do you say "computer" in Chinese?
计算机
jì suàn jī
In Chinese, "computer" is 计算机 (jì suàn jī).
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Pronunciation
It's pronounced "jì suàn jī", where "jì" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4); "suàn" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4), and finally "jī" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Writing and usage
计算机 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
她在电脑上输入报告。
tā zài diàn nǎo shàng shū rù bào gào 。
She typed the report on her computer.
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How to remember 计算机
Jì suàn jī literally means "calculate machine", a clear picture for computer, a quick anchor for "计算机" (jì suàn jī).
Related words
- laptop 笔记本电脑
- smartphone 智能手机
- tablet 平板电脑
- charger 充电器
- headphone 耳机
- microphone 麦克风
- camera 摄像机
- router 路由器
- internet 互联网
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Questions about 计算机
How do you pronounce 计算机?
It's pronounced "jì suàn jī", where "jì" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4); "suàn" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4), and finally "jī" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Is 计算机 formal or casual?
计算机 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 计算机 used in Chinese?
计算机 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 她在电脑上输入报告。 (She typed the report on her computer.).
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