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March 24, 2026
收音机(收音機)shōuyīnjī(shou1yin1ji1)
收音机 (shōuyīnjī) refers to a radio, an electronic device used to receive broadcast signals and play audio content. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often associated with leisure activities such as listening to music, news, or talk shows.
Strokes21Frequency#4283DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, listening to the radio has historically been an important source of information and entertainment, especially during significant events or in rural areas where internet access may be limited. Radio dramas and talk shows are particularly popular.
Memory Tip
Imagine a radio receiver with a big ear (收, shōu means to receive) and a sound wave (音, yīn) coming out of it, while '机' (jī) represents the device itself. Picture a giant ear listening intently to all the sounds, helping you remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 收音机
shōuyīnjī(shou1yin1ji1)
1radio
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About 收音机
收音机Simplified
收音機Traditional
21Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4283Frequency Rank
台Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 收音机
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广播 (guǎngbō) - use 收音机 when referring specifically to the device, while 广播 refers to the broadcast content itself.
Usage Notes
Be cautious about using 收音机 in overly formal contexts, as it is more common in everyday conversation. Remember that the measure word for radio is 台 (tái), so you would say 一台收音机 (yī tái shōuyīnjī) when referring to one radio. Common mistakes include confusing it with other audio devices like '播放器' (player).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 收音机 connects well with other media-related terms, such as 电视 (diànshì) for television. Focus on practicing its use in sentences concerning media consumption and broadcasting to enhance understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use the term 录音机 (lùyīnjī - tape recorder) instead of 收音机. Remember, 收音机 is specifically for receiving radio broadcasts, while 录音机 is for recording audio.
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收音机 (shōuyīnjī) refers to a radio, an electronic device used to receive broadcast signals and play audio content. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often associated with leisure activities such as listening to music, news, or talk shows.
When to use 收音机
Be cautious about using 收音机 in overly formal contexts, as it is more common in everyday conversation. Remember that the measure word for radio is 台 (tái), so you would say 一台收音机 (yī tái shōuyīnjī) when referring to one radio. Common mistakes include confusing it with other audio devices like '播放器' (player).
收音机 or something close to it
广播 (guǎngbō) - use 收音机 when referring specifically to the device, while 广播 refers to the broadcast content itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the term 录音机 (lùyīnjī - tape recorder) instead of 收音机. Remember, 收音机 is specifically for receiving radio broadcasts, while 录音机 is for recording audio.
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Grammar Patterns of 收音机
收音机 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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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
我用短波____收听最新的战事新闻。
I use the short-wave radio to get the latest war news.
