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March 24, 2026
计算机(計算機)jìsuànjī(ji4suan4ji1)
计算机 refers to a computer, which is an electronic device that processes data and performs calculations. In Taiwan, it can also mean a calculator, but in mainland China, it specifically denotes a computer. It is commonly used in contexts related to technology, education, and work.
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Cultural Note
The concept of 计算机 is central to China's rapid technological advancement, especially in the realms of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, reflecting the country's emphasis on technology in education and industry.
Memory Tip
Think of 计算机 as a 'calculator machine' where 计 (ji4) means 'to calculate' and 算 (suan4) also relates to 'calculating'. The character 机 (ji1) means 'machine', so visualize a machine calculating numbers for you.
Meanings of 计算机
jìsuànjī(ji4suan4ji1)
1computer
2(Tw) calculator
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About 计算机
计算机Simplified
計算機Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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计算机 (computer) vs 电脑 (computer, casual) — use 计算机 in formal or technical contexts, while 电脑 is more common in everyday conversation.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 计算机 as a 'calculator machine' where 计 (ji4) means 'to calculate' and 算 (suan4) also relates to 'calculating'. The character 机 (ji1) means 'machine', so visualize a machine calculating numbers for you.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 计算机, as in informal settings, you might just say '电脑' (diànnǎo) for computer. A common mistake is confusing it with '计算器' (jìsuànqì), which specifically means calculator.
HSK Study Tips
Although 计算机 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares common components with other HSK words. Focus on the radicals 计 and 算, which relate to calculation, to help reinforce understanding of other mathematical terms.
Cultural Note
The concept of 计算机 is central to China's rapid technological advancement, especially in the realms of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, reflecting the country's emphasis on technology in education and industry.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 计算机 with 计算器, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 计算机 is for computer, while 计算器 specifically refers to a calculator.
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Cultural Notes for 计算机
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The concept of 计算机 is central to China's rapid technological advancement, especially in the realms of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, reflecting the country's emphasis on technology in education and industry.
Frequently Asked Questions about 计算机
计算机 refers specifically to a computer, while 电脑 is a more informal term that also means computer.
In Taiwan, yes, but in mainland China, it strictly means computer.
It is pronounced as ji4 suan4 ji1, with the emphasis on the fourth tone for both 计 and 算.
