电流

電流

diànliú

noun #8,353

Measure Word

一股电流 gǔ

Meanings

1 electric current

Characters

electricity; electric

to flow; current

Literally 'electricity flow' — the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

Examples

小心，这里的电流很强。

Xiǎoxīn, zhèlǐ de diànliú hěn qiáng.

Be careful, the electric current here is very strong.

一股电流穿过他的身体。

Yī gǔ diànliú chuānguò tā de shēntǐ.

A current of electricity passed through his body.

这个电路的电流是多少安培？

Zhège diànlù de diànliú shì duōshao ānpéi?

How many amps is the current in this circuit?

Tips

usage

电流 can be used both literally (physics) and figuratively. 一股电流穿过身体 is a common expression meaning a sudden jolt of sensation, like a shiver or thrill.

Stroke Order

电 diàn

流 liú