How do you say "extension cord" in Chinese?

延长线

yán cháng xiàn

Phrase Hanzi

In Chinese, "extension cord" is 延长线 (yán cháng xiàn).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce yán cháng xiàn by giving it "yán" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "cháng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "xiàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).

Writing and usage

延长线 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

extension cord

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How to remember 延长线

Think of "yán cháng xiàn" as sounding like "yahn chahng shyen": imagine extension cord happening right as you say it.

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Questions about 延长线

How do you pronounce 延长线?

Is 延长线 formal or casual?

延长线 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 延长线 used in Chinese?

延长线 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (extension cord).

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