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机械 (jīxiè) vs 器械 (qìxiè) — use 机械 for broader concepts of machinery, while 器械 specifically refers to instruments or tools.
This term is often used in technical contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in discussions about machinery or technology. Common collocations include 机械工程 (jīxiè gōngchéng - mechanical engineering) and 机械制造 (jīxiè zhìzào - machinery manufacturing). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
As a level 6 HSK word, 机械 connects with other technical terms in the same level, such as 技术 (jìshù - technology) and 装置 (zhuāngzhì - device). Students should focus on understanding its application in technical discussions and familiarize themselves with related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 机械 with similar terms like 机器 (jīqì - machine). For example, saying '我们需要一个机械' (wǒmen xūyào yīgè jīxiè) instead of '我们需要一台机器' (wǒmen xūyào yī tái jīqì), which is more accurate for referring to a specific machine.
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How to say machine in Chinese
“machine” in Chinese is机械
机械 (jīxiè) refers to machines and machinery, encompassing both mechanical devices and the concept of mechanization. In modern contexts, it is commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and technology fields to describe anything related to machines and their operations. The term can also connote a sense of being mechanical or lacking in spontaneity when used metaphorically.
When to use 机械
This term is often used in technical contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in discussions about machinery or technology. Common collocations include 机械工程 (jīxiè gōngchéng - mechanical engineering) and 机械制造 (jīxiè zhìzào - machinery manufacturing). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
机械 or something close to it
机械 (jīxiè) vs 器械 (qìxiè) — use 机械 for broader concepts of machinery, while 器械 specifically refers to instruments or tools.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 机械 with similar terms like 机器 (jīqì - machine). For example, saying '我们需要一个机械' (wǒmen xūyào yīgè jīxiè) instead of '我们需要一台机器' (wǒmen xūyào yī tái jīqì), which is more accurate for referring to a specific machine.
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Grammar Patterns of 机械
机械 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). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 机械
机械 refers more broadly to machinery and mechanical systems, while 机器 specifically means 'machine' and is often used for individual machines.
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