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浏览器 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浏览器liúlǎnqìbrowser (software)HSK 6, unknown, 34 strokes, rank #28491, Hard
liúlǎnqì(liu2lan3qi4) T2
  1. 1browser (software)
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March 24, 2026

浏览器(瀏覽器)liúlǎnqì(liu2lan3qi4)

浏览器 (liú lǎn qì) refers to a software application used for accessing information on the World Wide Web. It allows users to view and interact with web pages, enabling navigation through hyperlinks and multimedia content. Common usage contexts include discussions about internet usage, technology, and software recommendations.

Strokes34Frequency#28491DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In contemporary China, the use of browsers is integral to daily life, especially with the prevalence of mobile internet access. Popular browsers like Baidu and QQ Browser reflect local internet habits and preferences.

Memory Tip

Think of '浏览' (liú lǎn) as 'browsing' and '器' (qì) as 'tool' or 'device'. Imagine a 'tool' that helps you 'browse' the vast ocean of the internet, where you are a sailor navigating through waves of information.

Meanings of 浏览器

liúlǎnqì(liu2lan3qi4)
1browser (software)
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About 浏览器

浏览器Simplified
瀏覽器Traditional
34Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 浏览器

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网页浏览器 (wǎngyè liúlǎnqì) vs 网络浏览器 (wǎngluò liúlǎnqì) — use 浏览器 (liúlǎnqì) for general references to web browsers, while 网页浏览器 (wǎngyè liúlǎnqì) emphasizes specific web pages and 网络浏览器 (wǎngluò liúlǎnqì) focuses on network aspects.

Usage Notes

When discussing browsers, it's important to use the correct tone for '浏览器' (liú lǎn qì) to avoid confusion with similar terms. Common collocations include '使用浏览器' (to use a browser) and '更新浏览器' (to update the browser). Avoid informal language when talking about software in professional contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although '浏览器' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, learners at HSK 4 and above can benefit from understanding this term as it relates to technology and the internet. Focus on the components: '浏览' indicates the action of browsing, which connects to other verbs you may learn.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '浏览器' with '应用程序' (application program). For example, saying '我需要一个应用程序来浏览网页' (I need an application to browse web pages) is incorrect; the correct term is '浏览器'.

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Component Characters

浏liúclear
9 strokes氵
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览lǎnto look at
HSK 49 strokes见
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器qìdevice
HSK 716 strokes口
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How to say browser (software) in Chinese

“browser (software)” in Chinese is浏览器liúlǎnqì

浏览器 (liú lǎn qì) refers to a software application used for accessing information on the World Wide Web. It allows users to view and interact with web pages, enabling navigation through hyperlinks and multimedia content. Common usage contexts include discussions about internet usage, technology, and software recommendations.

When to use 浏览器

When discussing browsers, it's important to use the correct tone for '浏览器' (liú lǎn qì) to avoid confusion with similar terms. Common collocations include '使用浏览器' (to use a browser) and '更新浏览器' (to update the browser). Avoid informal language when talking about software in professional contexts.

浏览器 or something close to it

网页浏览器 (wǎngyè liúlǎnqì) vs 网络浏览器 (wǎngluò liúlǎnqì) — use 浏览器 (liúlǎnqì) for general references to web browsers, while 网页浏览器 (wǎngyè liúlǎnqì) emphasizes specific web pages and 网络浏览器 (wǎngluò liúlǎnqì) focuses on network aspects.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '浏览器' with '应用程序' (application program). For example, saying '我需要一个应用程序来浏览网页' (I need an application to browse web pages) is incorrect; the correct term is '浏览器'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 浏览器

'浏览器' refers to the software used to access the internet, while '搜索引擎' (sōu suǒ yǐn qíng) is a tool that helps you find information on the internet.

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