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充电器chōngdiànqìbattery chargerHSK 4, n, 27 strokes, rank #16068, Medium
chōngdiànqì(chong1dian4qi4)chong dian qi T1
  1. 1battery charger
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March 24, 2026

充电器(充電器)chōngdiànqì(chong1dian4qi4)

充电器 (chōngdiànqì) refers to a device used to supply electrical energy to recharge batteries. It is commonly used for various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. The term is often encountered in conversations about technology and electronics, especially in contexts involving device maintenance and usage.

Strokes27Frequency#16068DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, the rapid adoption of smartphones has led to a significant demand for 充电器, influencing the market for portable chargers and power banks. This reflects the cultural importance of staying connected and the reliance on technology in daily life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'charging' elephant (充 - chōng) happily 'dancing' (电 - diàn) while holding a giant 'key' (器 - qì) that unlocks energy. Visualize this elephant recharging all your devices, making it easy to remember that 充电器 is a battery charger.

Meanings of 充电器

chōngdiànqì(chong1dian4qi4)
1battery charger
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About 充电器

充电器Simplified
充電器Traditional
27Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#16068Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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Usage Notes

When using 充电器, be careful not to confuse it with other charging-related terms such as 电源 (power supply) or 电池 (battery). The term is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations, but can also appear in technical contexts. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 充电器 connects to other technology-related vocabulary you may learn at this level, such as 手机 (shǒujī - mobile phone) and 电池 (diànchí - battery). Focus on pronunciation and usage in various contexts, as this will help reinforce your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 充电器 with 电池, thinking they are the same. Remember, 充电器 is the charger, while 电池 refers to the battery itself. Another common error is mispronouncing the tones; ensure the first tone is high and level, and the fourth tone is sharp.

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Component Characters

充chōngto fill
HSK 76 strokes儿
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电diànelectric
HSK 35 strokes曰
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器qìdevice
HSK 716 strokes口
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How to say battery charger in Chinese

“battery charger” in Chinese is充电器chōngdiànqì

充电器 (chōngdiànqì) refers to a device used to supply electrical energy to recharge batteries. It is commonly used for various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. The term is often encountered in conversations about technology and electronics, especially in contexts involving device maintenance and usage.

When to use 充电器

When using 充电器, be careful not to confuse it with other charging-related terms such as 电源 (power supply) or 电池 (battery). The term is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations, but can also appear in technical contexts. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 充电器 with 电池, thinking they are the same. Remember, 充电器 is the charger, while 电池 refers to the battery itself. Another common error is mispronouncing the tones; ensure the first tone is high and level, and the fourth tone is sharp.

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Grammar Patterns of 充电器

充电器 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这种电池____是摄影工作者的好帮手。

This battery booster is a boon for photographers.

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这种电池充电器是摄影工作者的好帮手。

zhè zhǒng diàn chí chōng diàn qì shì shè yǐng gōng zuò zhě de hǎo bāng shǒu。

This battery booster is a boon for photographers.

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充电器 specifically refers to a charger that replenishes batteries, while 电源 refers to a power source more generally.

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