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器具 (qìjù) - use 器材 when referring to a broader range of equipment, while 器具 is more specific to tools or implements.
Be careful not to confuse 器材 with 材料 (cáiliào), which specifically means 'materials' without the emphasis on equipment. This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's common in technical discussions or settings.
As an HSK 6 word, 器材 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to technology, science, and education. Focus on using it in context, especially when discussing tools or equipment in academic or professional settings.
Learners often confuse 器材 with similar-sounding words like 器皿 (qìmǐn), which means 'utensils.' Be sure to use 器材 when referring to equipment specifically, e.g., saying '我们需要更多的器材' (We need more equipment) instead of '器皿'.
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How to say equipment in Chinese
“equipment” in Chinese is器材
器材 (qìcái) refers to equipment or materials used for a specific purpose, often in contexts such as sports, scientific experiments, or technical fields. It emphasizes the tools or instruments necessary to carry out a task or activity, distinguishing it from general supplies.
When to use 器材
Be careful not to confuse 器材 with 材料 (cáiliào), which specifically means 'materials' without the emphasis on equipment. This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's common in technical discussions or settings.
器材 or something close to it
器具 (qìjù) - use 器材 when referring to a broader range of equipment, while 器具 is more specific to tools or implements.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 器材 with similar-sounding words like 器皿 (qìmǐn), which means 'utensils.' Be sure to use 器材 when referring to equipment specifically, e.g., saying '我们需要更多的器材' (We need more equipment) instead of '器皿'.
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设备 (shèbèi) refers more specifically to 'devices' or 'installations', while 器材 encompasses a broader range of equipment and materials.
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