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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.
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.
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.
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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How to say battery in Chinese
“battery” in Chinese is电池
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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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.
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电池 (battery) stores energy, while 充电器 (charger) is the device used to recharge a battery.
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