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How do you say "drone" in Chinese?
无人机
wú rén jī
In Chinese, "drone" is 无人机 (wú rén jī).
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Pronunciation
You'll want to say "wú rén jī" so that "wú" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2); "rén" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), and finally "jī" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Writing and usage
无人机 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
无人机飞越了田野。
wú rén jī fēi yuè le tián yě 。
The drone flew over the field.
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How to remember 无人机
Whisper "wú rén jī" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "无人机" (wú rén jī) stay put.
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Questions about 无人机
How do you pronounce 无人机?
You'll want to say "wú rén jī" so that "wú" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2); "rén" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), and finally "jī" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Is 无人机 formal or casual?
无人机 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 无人机 used in Chinese?
无人机 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 无人机飞越了田野。 (The drone flew over the field.).
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