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微波炉wēibōlúmicrowave ovenHSK 7, unknown, 29 strokes, rank #8055, Very Hard
wēibōlú(wei1bo1lu2)wei bo lu T1
  1. 1microwave oven
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March 24, 2026

微波炉(微波爐)wēibōlú(wei1bo1lu2)

微波炉 (wēi bō lú) refers to a microwave oven, an appliance used for cooking or reheating food by using electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range. It is widely used in modern kitchens for its convenience and speed in food preparation.

Strokes29Frequency#8055DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the microwave oven is a staple in many households, often used for quick meals or reheating leftovers, reflecting the fast-paced lifestyle of urban dwellers.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny wave (微波, wēi bō) inside a cozy oven (炉, lú) dancing around to heat your food quickly. The '微' (small) suggests something subtle like a microwave wave, while '炉' (oven) anchors it to the cooking context.

Meanings of 微波炉

wēibōlú(wei1bo1lu2)
1microwave oven
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About 微波炉

微波炉Simplified
微波爐Traditional
29Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
台Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 微波炉 with traditional ovens; the latter uses different cooking methods. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversation. A common collocation is '加热微波炉' (heat in the microwave).

HSK Study Tips

Although 微波炉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it's useful for practical language skills at HSK 3 or 4. Focus on related kitchen vocabulary and cooking verbs to enhance contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 微波炉 as 微波,而炉 (wēi bō, ér lú), mixing up the components. The correct term is a single word: 微波炉.

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Component Characters

微Wēiancient Chinese state near present day Chongqing
HSK 713 strokes彳
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波BōPoland
HSK 78 strokes氵
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炉lústove
8 strokes火
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How to say microwave oven in Chinese

“microwave oven” in Chinese is微波炉wēibōlú

微波炉 (wēi bō lú) refers to a microwave oven, an appliance used for cooking or reheating food by using electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range. It is widely used in modern kitchens for its convenience and speed in food preparation.

When to use 微波炉

Be careful not to confuse 微波炉 with traditional ovens; the latter uses different cooking methods. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversation. A common collocation is '加热微波炉' (heat in the microwave).

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Learners often mistakenly write 微波炉 as 微波,而炉 (wēi bō, ér lú), mixing up the components. The correct term is a single word: 微波炉.

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