How do you say "generator" in Chinese?

发生器

fā shēng qì

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "generator" is 发生器 (fā shēng qì).

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Pronunciation

The pinyin "fā shēng qì" takes first tone, then first tone, then fourth tone, meaning held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.

Writing and usage

发生器 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

发电机为灯供电。

fā diàn jī wèi dēng gōng diàn 。

The generator powered the lights.

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How to remember 发生器

Try connecting the exact scene of when the generator powered the lights with "fā shēng qì" — it's a fast route to generator.

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Questions about 发生器

How do you pronounce 发生器?

The pinyin "fā shēng qì" takes first tone, then first tone, then fourth tone, meaning held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.

Is 发生器 formal or casual?

发生器 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 发生器 used in Chinese?

发生器 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 发电机为灯供电。 (The generator powered the lights.).

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