发生器 (fāshēngqì): generator (device)

Measure Word

一台发生器 tái

这台信号发生器是新买的。

Zhè tái xìnhào fāshēngqì shì xīn mǎi de.

This signal generator was newly purchased.

usage

发生器 refers to a technical device that generates something (signals, gas, etc.). For electrical power generators, 发电机 (fādiànjī) is more common.

发 fā

生 shēng

器 qì