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软件 (ruǎnjiàn) - use 硬件 when discussing physical components, whereas 软件 refers to programs and operating systems.
Be careful not to confuse 硬件 with 软件 (ruǎnjiàn), which means software. The term is informal and mostly used in technical discussions, so avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Common collocations include '硬件设备' (hardware equipment) and '硬件升级' (hardware upgrade).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 硬件 connects well with other technology-related vocabulary at this level, such as 软件 (software) and 系统 (system). Focus on the context in which these terms are used together, as they often appear in discussions about technology.
Learners often mistakenly use 硬件 to refer to software, resulting in phrases like '硬件程序' (hardware program), which is incorrect. The correct term for software is 软件 (ruǎnjiàn).
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How to say hardware in Chinese
“hardware” in Chinese is硬件
硬件 (yìngjiàn) refers to the physical components of a computer or electronic system, such as the motherboard, hard drives, and peripherals. It contrasts with software, which consists of programs and operating systems. This term is widely used in technology discussions, especially in contexts related to IT and electronics.
When to use 硬件
Be careful not to confuse 硬件 with 软件 (ruǎnjiàn), which means software. The term is informal and mostly used in technical discussions, so avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Common collocations include '硬件设备' (hardware equipment) and '硬件升级' (hardware upgrade).
硬件 or something close to it
软件 (ruǎnjiàn) - use 硬件 when discussing physical components, whereas 软件 refers to programs and operating systems.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 硬件 to refer to software, resulting in phrases like '硬件程序' (hardware program), which is incorrect. The correct term for software is 软件 (ruǎnjiàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 硬件
硬件 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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____指的是计算机的机械部分.
Hardware is the mechanical components of a computer.
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硬件 refers to the physical components of technology, while 软件 refers to the programs and applications that run on these components.
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