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电流

電流
diànliú
noun #8,353

Measure Word

一股电流 gǔ

Meanings

  1. 1 electric current

Characters

电
diàn
electricity; electric
流
liú
to flow; current
Literally 'electricity flow' - the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

Examples

HSK 3
小心，这里的电流很强。
Xiǎoxīn, zhèlǐ de diànliú hěn qiáng.
Be careful, the electric current here is very strong.
HSK 7-9
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.
HSK 7-9
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