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How do you say "mechanic" in Chinese?
机械工
jī xiè gōng
In Chinese, "mechanic" is 机械工.
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Pronunciation
Three syllables: 'jee shyeh gong'. First is flat, second is falling, third is flat. Sounds technical and industrial.
Writing and usage
Ji (machine) is six strokes, xie (machinery/gear) is twelve, gong (work) is five. The characters suggest working with machines and mechanics.
Example sentence
机械工修理了汽车。
The mechanic repaired the car.
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How to remember 机械工
Ji xie means machinery or mechanics - a mechanic works with ji xie, fixing machines and gears.
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Questions about 机械工
How do you say "mechanic" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "mechanic" is 机械工. It is a noun.
How is 机械工 written in Chinese?
Ji (machine) is six strokes, xie (machinery/gear) is twelve, gong (work) is five. The characters suggest working with machines and mechanics.
How is 机械工 used in a sentence?
Use 机械工 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 机械工修理了汽车。 (The mechanic repaired the car.).
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