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How do you say "console" in Chinese?

控制台

kòng zhì tái

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In Chinese, "console" is 控制台.

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Pronunciation

Three syllables: 'kong jir dye' with first flat, second falling, third rising. Sounds authoritative and controlled.

Writing and usage

Kong (control) is seven strokes, zhi (control/direct) is seven, tai (platform) is five. All relate to controlling.

Example sentence

控制台在房间中央。

The console is in the center of the room.

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How to remember 控制台

Kong zhi means control, tai means platform or console - a console is a control platform with buttons and displays.

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Questions about 控制台

How do you say "console" in Chinese?

In Chinese, "console" is 控制台. It is a noun.

How is 控制台 written in Chinese?

Kong (control) is seven strokes, zhi (control/direct) is seven, tai (platform) is five. All relate to controlling.

How is 控制台 used in a sentence?

Use 控制台 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 控制台在房间中央。 (The console is in the center of the room.).

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