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How do you say "webcam" in Chinese?
网络摄像头
wǎng luò shè xiàng tóu
In Chinese, "webcam" is 网络摄像头 (wǎng luò shè xiàng tóu).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "wǎng luò shè xiàng tóu" with third tone, then fourth tone, then fourth tone, then fourth tone, then second tone; picture your pitch dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
网络摄像头 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
通话时他向摄像头挥手。
tōng huà shí tā xiàng shè xiàng tóu huī shǒu 。
He waved at the webcam during the call.
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How to remember 网络摄像头
Try connecting the scene from "He waved at the webcam during the call" with "wǎng luò shè xiàng tóu" — it's a fast route to webcam.
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- server 服务器
- database 数据库
- network 网络
- signal 信号
- bluetooth 蓝牙
- wifi 无线网络
- algorithm 算法
- streaming 流媒体
- podcast 播客
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Questions about 网络摄像头
How do you pronounce 网络摄像头?
This one reads "wǎng luò shè xiàng tóu" with third tone, then fourth tone, then fourth tone, then fourth tone, then second tone; picture your pitch dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 网络摄像头 formal or casual?
网络摄像头 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 网络摄像头 used in Chinese?
网络摄像头 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 通话时他向摄像头挥手。 (He waved at the webcam during the call.).
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