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How do you say "microscope" in Chinese?
显微镜
xiǎn wēi jìng
In Chinese, "microscope" is 显微镜 (xiǎn wēi jìng).
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Pronunciation
It's spoken "xiǎn wēi jìng" (third tone, then first tone, then fourth tone), where dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Writing and usage
显微镜 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
他在显微镜下研究这些细胞。
tā zài xiǎn wēi jìng xià yán jiū zhè xiē xì bāo 。
He studied the cells under a microscope.
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How to remember 显微镜
Think of the exact scene of when he studied the cells under a microscope; it pairs naturally with the sound "xiǎn wēi jìng".
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Questions about 显微镜
How do you pronounce 显微镜?
It's spoken "xiǎn wēi jìng" (third tone, then first tone, then fourth tone), where dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Is 显微镜 formal or casual?
显微镜 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 显微镜 used in Chinese?
显微镜 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 他在显微镜下研究这些细胞。 (He studied the cells under a microscope.).
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