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雷达 is primarily used in technical or formal contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation; the second tone (da2) should be clear and not confused with other tones.
As an HSK 6 word, 雷达 connects well with other technical vocabulary related to science and technology. Focus on understanding its usage in specific fields, and practice using it in sentences that involve description of technology.
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 雷 (léi) with the similar sounding words. For example, using 'lèi' instead of 'léi' changes the meaning. Always remember the correct tones: 雷 (léi) means 'thunder' and 达 (dá) means 'to reach.'
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How to say radar (loanword) in Chinese
“radar (loanword)” in Chinese is雷达
雷达 (léidá) refers to 'radar,' a technology used to detect objects and measure their distance by reflecting radio waves. This term is commonly used in military, aviation, and meteorological contexts, where radar plays a crucial role in navigation and tracking.
When to use 雷达
雷达 is primarily used in technical or formal contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation; the second tone (da2) should be clear and not confused with other tones.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 雷 (léi) with the similar sounding words. For example, using 'lèi' instead of 'léi' changes the meaning. Always remember the correct tones: 雷 (léi) means 'thunder' and 达 (dá) means 'to reach.'
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Grammar Patterns of 雷达
雷达 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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这是肉眼胜过____的又一事例。
It was yet another case where the human eye outperformed radar.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 雷达
It is pronounced as 'léidá', with the first syllable in the second tone and the second syllable in the second tone.
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