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电池
diànchí
battery
HSK 5, n, 11 strokes, rank #3978, Hard
diànchí(dian4chi2)dian chi T4
1battery
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March 24, 2026
电池(電池)diànchí(dian4chi2)
电池 (diànchí) refers to a battery, which is a device that stores electrical energy for use in various electronic devices. It is commonly used in everyday items such as remote controls, mobile phones, and laptops, and can come in various shapes and sizes, including rechargeable types.
Strokes11Frequency#3978DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In modern Chinese life, the prevalence of mobile technology means that knowledge of batteries and their types is essential for daily living. The rise of electric vehicles in China also highlights the importance of 电池 in conversations about sustainable energy.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'power' (电) source that 'charges' (池) your devices. The character 电 represents electricity, while 池 suggests a pool or store of energy. Picture a pool of electric energy that powers your gadgets!
Meanings of 电池
diànchí(dian4chi2)
1battery
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About 电池
电池Simplified
電池Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3978Frequency Rank
节Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
充电器 (chōngdiànqì) - a charger is used to replenish the energy of a battery, while 电池 refers specifically to the energy storage device itself.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 电池 with other energy-related terms, so it's important to remember that 电池 specifically means 'battery.' It’s used in both formal and informal contexts, and collocations include 电池寿命 (battery life) and 充电电池 (rechargeable battery). Be mindful of the second tone in '池' which is often mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 电池 connects to other vocabulary related to technology and energy. Students should focus on using it in context with phrases like 充电 (to charge) and 能量 (energy) to enhance their understanding and usage.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 电池 with 电源 (power source), which refers to the source of electricity rather than the storage device. For example, saying '我需要电源' (I need a power source) when you actually mean '我需要电池' (I need a battery) can lead to misunderstandings.
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电池 (diànchí) refers to a battery, which is a device that stores electrical energy for use in various electronic devices. It is commonly used in everyday items such as remote controls, mobile phones, and laptops, and can come in various shapes and sizes, including rechargeable types.
When to use 电池
Learners often confuse 电池 with other energy-related terms, so it's important to remember that 电池 specifically means 'battery.' It’s used in both formal and informal contexts, and collocations include 电池寿命 (battery life) and 充电电池 (rechargeable battery). Be mindful of the second tone in '池' which is often mispronounced.
电池 or something close to it
充电器 (chōngdiànqì) - a charger is used to replenish the energy of a battery, while 电池 refers specifically to the energy storage device itself.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 电池 with 电源 (power source), which refers to the source of electricity rather than the storage device. For example, saying '我需要电源' (I need a power source) when you actually mean '我需要电池' (I need a battery) can lead to misunderstandings.
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电
池
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Grammar patterns of 电池
电池 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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这些____的寿命为6小时。
The batteries had a life span of six hours.
Example sentences for 电池 (13)
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1
这些电池的寿命为6小时。
zhèxiē diànchí de shòumìng wèi6 xiǎoshí。
The batteries had a life span of six hours.
2
他在用你家里的电源给他的车载蓄电池充电。
tā zài yòng nǐ jiālǐ de diànyuán gěi tā de chē zǎi xù diànchí chōngdiàn。
He is using your mains electricity to recharge his car battery.
