电器

電器

diànqì

noun HSK 6 #11,232

Measure Word

一台电器 tái

Meanings

1 electrical appliance; electronic device

Characters

electricity; electric

utensil; device; instrument

An electrical device — any appliance that runs on electricity.

Examples

家用电器越来越智能了。

Jiāyòng diànqì yuèláiyuè zhìnéng le.

Home appliances are getting smarter and smarter.

这家店卖各种电器。

Zhèjiā diàn mài gèzhǒng diànqì.

This store sells all kinds of electrical appliances.

不用的电器要拔掉插头。

Bùyòng de diànqì yào bádiào chātóu.

Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.

Tips

usage

家用电器 (jiāyòng diànqì) or 家电 (jiādiàn) = home appliances (fridges, washers, TVs). 电器 covers all electrical devices. Major Chinese brands: 海尔 (Haier), 美的 (Midea), 格力 (Gree).

Stroke Order

电 diàn

器 qì