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机器

jīqì

machine

How common it is

机器 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say jīqì slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

机器表示能做事情的机械设备。

jī qì biǎo shì néng zuò shì qíng de jī xiè shè bèi。

机器 means a mechanical device that does work.

Context note

机器常用于工厂、家电和科技。

jī qì cháng yòng yú gōng chǎng 、 jiā diàn hé kē jì。

It is often used with factories, appliances, and technology.

5 examples

这台机器很大。
zhè tái jī qì hěn dà。
This machine is very big.
机器坏了。
jī qì huài le。
The machine is broken.
工厂里有很多机器。
gōng chǎng lǐ yǒu hěn duō jī qì。
There are many machines in the factory.
这台机器很方便。
zhè tái jī qì hěn fāng biàn。
This machine is very convenient.
机器在工作。
jī qì zài gōng zuò。
The machine is working.

5 mini stories

老师带大家看工厂里的机器。
lǎo shī dài dà jiā kàn gōng chǎng lǐ de jī qì。
The teacher took everyone to see the machines in the factory.
机器发出很大的声音。
jī qì fā chū hěn dà de shēng yīn。
The machine made a loud sound.
他学会了使用机器。
tā xué huì le shǐ yòng jī qì。
He learned to use the machine.
机器帮助人们更快完成工作。
jī qì bāng zhù rén men gèng kuài wán chéng gōng zuò。
Machines help people finish work faster.
这台机器需要修理。
zhè tái jī qì xū yào xiū lǐ。
This machine needs repair.

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