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How do you say "router" in Chinese?
路由器
lù yóu qì
In Chinese, "router" is 路由器 (lù yóu qì).
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Pronunciation
It's pronounced "lù yóu qì", where "lù" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4); "yóu" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), and finally "qì" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4).
Writing and usage
路由器 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
路由器放在桌子旁边。
lù yóu qì fàng zài zhuō zi páng biān 。
The router sits next to the desk.
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How to remember 路由器
Whisper "lù yóu qì" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "路由器" (lù yóu qì) stay put.
Related words
- computer 计算机
- laptop 笔记本电脑
- smartphone 智能手机
- tablet 平板电脑
- charger 充电器
- headphone 耳机
- microphone 麦克风
- camera 摄像机
- internet 互联网
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Questions about 路由器
How do you pronounce 路由器?
It's pronounced "lù yóu qì", where "lù" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4); "yóu" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), and finally "qì" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4).
Is 路由器 formal or casual?
路由器 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 路由器 used in Chinese?
路由器 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 路由器放在桌子旁边。 (The router sits next to the desk.).
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