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How do you say "keyboard" in Chinese?
键盘
jiàn pán
In Chinese, "keyboard" is 键盘.
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Pronunciation
Say 'jyen' (falling tone) then 'pan' (rising tone). Two syllables.
Writing and usage
Two characters. 键 means key or button (nine strokes), 盘 means plate or board (twelve strokes). Literally 'key board'.
Example sentence
我在键盘上打字。
I type on the keyboard.
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How to remember 键盘
键盘 is straightforward: 键 (keys) plus 盘 (board). Think of the array of keys arranged on a board.
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Questions about 键盘
How do you say "keyboard" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "keyboard" is 键盘. It is a noun.
How is 键盘 written in Chinese?
Two characters. 键 means key or button (nine strokes), 盘 means plate or board (twelve strokes). Literally 'key board'.
How is 键盘 used in a sentence?
Use 键盘 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我在键盘上打字。 (I type on the keyboard.).
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