焦距

jiāojù

noun HSK 7 #25,582

Meanings

1 focal length
2 focal distance

Characters

Literally 'focal distance' — the focal length of a lens

Examples

这个镜头的焦距是50毫米。

Zhège jìngtóu de jiāojù shì wǔshí háomǐ.

The focal length of this lens is 50mm.

调整焦距可以拍出不同的效果。

Tiáozhěng jiāojù kěyǐ pāi chū bùtóng de xiàoguǒ.

Adjusting the focal length can produce different effects.

Tips

usage

焦距 is a photography/optics term. Related words: 焦点 (focal point/focus), 对焦 (to focus), 变焦 (zoom).

Stroke Order

焦 jiāo

距 jù