Meanings of 失灵
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AI Study Notes for 失灵
故障 (gùzhàng) - use 失灵 for a temporary malfunction, while 故障 implies a more permanent or serious breakdown.
Learners often confuse 失灵 with 失去 (to lose), which implies a more permanent state. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing technology. Be cautious with tone; 失 (shi1) must be pronounced with a high tone to avoid confusion.
Although not specifically listed in HSK, 失灵 can be associated with HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to technology and functionality, such as 故障 (malfunction). Focus on context and common collocations like '机器失灵' (the machine is out of order).
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 失灵 to describe a broken relationship, thinking it means 'to lose'. The correct term for a breakup would be 分手 (to part ways).
Pronunciation of 失灵
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How to say out of order (of machine) in Chinese
“out of order (of machine)” in Chinese is失灵
失灵 refers to a machine or system that is malfunctioning or not operating as intended. It can describe various contexts, from everyday appliances to complex systems, indicating a failure in functionality that may require repair or attention.
When to use 失灵
Learners often confuse 失灵 with 失去 (to lose), which implies a more permanent state. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing technology. Be cautious with tone; 失 (shi1) must be pronounced with a high tone to avoid confusion.
失灵 or something close to it
故障 (gùzhàng) - use 失灵 for a temporary malfunction, while 故障 implies a more permanent or serious breakdown.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 失灵 to describe a broken relationship, thinking it means 'to lose'. The correct term for a breakup would be 分手 (to part ways).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 失灵
No, 失灵 specifically refers to machines or systems. For people, you might use 失常 (to be abnormal) instead.
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