Technology - English to Chinese
A collection of English words related to technology, translated to Chinese along with pronunciation aid.
信息 (xìn xī)
information
The Chinese word '信息' is used in exactly the same way as the English word 'information'. It refers to collected facts and data about a specific subject. You can use it in sentences like '这是什么信息？' (What information is this?)
媒体 (méitǐ)
media
In Chinese, 'media' is translated as '媒体' (méitǐ). It is used in similar contexts as in English, referring to the various means of communication that reach or influence people widely, such as newspapers, television, and the internet.
屏幕 (píng mù)
screen
In Chinese, '屏幕' is used to refer to any type of screen, be it a computer screen, a TV screen, or a movie screen. It can be used in various contexts, similarly to the English usage of 'screen'. For example, you can say 我的电脑屏幕坏了 which translates to 'My computer screen is broken'.
Example sentences with 屏幕 →广播 (guǎng bō)
radio
In Mandarin, 'radio' is translated as '广播' (guǎng bō). It is used in the same contexts as in English. For example, to listen to a radio station would be '听广播' (tīng guǎng bō).
延期 (yán qī)
extension
The Chinese term '延期' is usually used in a context where an existing timeline or a due date needs to be pushed back, effectively needing an extension. For example, a student might ask a professor for a '延期' if they need more time to finish an assignment.
意见 (yì jiàn)
opinion
In Chinese, '意见' is used to indicate someone's thoughts or beliefs about something, similar to how 'opinion' is used in English. This word can be used in both formal and informal contexts and can be used in a variety of ways, such as expressing a friends' opinion about a movie or providing your opinion at a business meeting.
扬声器 (yáng shēng qì)
speaker
The Chinese word for speaker is '扬声器'. It's used in pretty much the same way as in English, to refer to the sound producing device in electronic equipment. Just like English, it can also be used to refer to a person who is speaking, particularly in public, but a more appropriate translation in this context might be '演讲者' (speaker as a person).
Example sentences with 扬声器 →技术 (jìshù)
technology
In Chinese, the word '技术' (jìshù) means 'technology'. It's a commonly used word that refers to the practical application of knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It may be used in various contexts related to science, engineering, and the digital industry.
拖 (tuō)
drag
The Chinese word '拖' is used similar to its English counterpart 'drag'. It can mean to pull something with difficulty or effort due to its weight, or to cause something to move by pulling it along a surface, generally the ground. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense, like dragging on time, etc. Its usage highly depends on the context.
Example sentences with 拖 →按 (àn)
press
In Chinese, '按' is a common word that means 'press'. It is used often in various contexts and sentence structures. It can be used both in a literal sense, like pressing a button, and in a more metaphorical sense, like pressing on with a task.
按钮 (àn niǔ)
button
In Chinese, '按钮' (button) is often used in web development and technology contexts to mean an interactive button on a webpage or digital interface. Just like in English, it can also refer to a button on clothing. Depending on the context, '按钮' may take on slightly different usages and meanings.
Example sentences with 按钮 →数据 (shù jù)
data
In China, '数据' is a commonly used word in the field of technology and programming. It refers to a collection of facts, statistics, or information that are represented in various forms. You will often see '数据' used when discussing big data, data analysis, data storage or any other IT related topics.
数据库 (shù jù kù)
database
In Chinese, '数据库' is the term used to refer to a database. Much like in English, it is used predominantly in the context of information technology and computing. It may refer to both a physical database, like a gene database, or a digital database. It is a highly technical term that is extensively used in professions like software development, data management and analysis.
Example sentences with 数据库 →新闻 (xīnwén)
news
In Chinese, 'news' is translated as '新闻' (xīnwén). This word is often used in the same way as in English -- to refer to reports about recent events or information. It's a commonly used word in daily life, especially in media and communication contexts.
沟通 (gōutōng)
communicate
In Chinese, '沟通' (gōutōng) is the term for 'communicate'. It is used in a similar way as in English, describing the act of exchanging or sharing information, feelings, or thoughts by speech, writing, or signs. It can be used in a broad range of contexts, from casual conversation ('与朋友沟通') to professional settings ('在工作中有效沟通').
演讲 (yǎn jiǎng)
speech
The Chinese word '演讲' stands for 'speech'. It is frequently used in the context of public speaking, such as political speeches, award acceptance speeches, or presentations. It can also be used to refer to the ability or act of speaking.
点击 (diǎnjī)
click
The word '点击' in Chinese, pronounced 'diǎnjī', is used similarly to 'click' in English. It is often used in the context of internet or computer use, to represent the action of pressing a button or link using a mouse or touch screen.
用户 (yònghù)
user
In Chinese, '用户' is primarily used to specify 'user', specifically referring to someone who uses services, resources, objects, or facilities for a certain purpose. This term can be commonly used in the field of technology, software systems, social media etc. where the user interacts with a certain product or service.
电子 (diànzǐ)
electronic
The Chinese word '电子' refers to the same concept as the English word 'electronic'. It is used to describe things that are made or done with electronics or electronic equipment, such as electronic devices, electronic music and electronic books, etc.
Example sentences with 电子 →电脑 (diànnǎo)
computer
In Chinese, the word '电脑' is used to refer to a computer. The term is commonly used in everyday language. While it directly translates to 'electric brain', it is used in the same context as 'computer' is used in English.
电话 (diàn huà)
telephone
The Chinese word for telephone, '电话' (diànhuà), is used in the same way as in English. It refers to both the device and the act of making a call. For example, '请接电话' (qǐng jiē diànhuà) means 'please answer the phone'. You can also use it to say '我要打电话给他' (wǒ yào dǎ diànhuà gěi tā) which means 'I want to call him'.
病毒 (bìngdú)
virus
In Chinese, 病毒 (bìngdú) is used in the same context as in English, referring to a type of microorganism that can cause contagious diseases in living organisms, including humans. It can also refer metaphorically to something harmful that spreads rapidly and widely. For example, computer virus in Chinese is also called '电脑病毒'
Example sentences with 病毒 →的 (de)
the
In Mandarin Chinese, 'the' is generally implied and it does not have a direct equivalent. However, '的' is often used in a similar way to 'the', showing possession or modification. For example, to specify 'my cat', one would say '我的猫'. It can mean 'the', but it is also used in many other contexts that do not directly translate to 'the'. It's one of the most common characters in Chinese.
监视器 (jiānshìqì)
monitor
In Chinese, 'monitor' is translated as '监视器'. It can be used in the same contexts as the English word, such as in the context of a computer monitor or someone who observes a process or situation. Like in English, it is a common technical word in computing and surveillance.
相机 (xiàngjī)
camera
The Chinese word for 'camera' is '相机' (xiàngjī). It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a device that records visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals. Side by side with analog cameras, digital cameras are now commonly used, which are referred to as '数字相机' (shùzì xiàngjī).
老鼠 (lǎo shǔ)
mouse
In Mandarin Chinese, 'mouse' is translated as '老鼠' (lǎo shǔ). Not to be confused with '鼠标', which refers specifically to a computer mouse. '老鼠' can refer to the animal, and is also used in a broader sense to refer to any small mammal similar in size to a mouse.
链接 (liàn jiē)
link
The Chinese word '链接' means 'link' in English. It is often used in the context of internet or connection between two things or ideas. For example, you might use '链接' when talking about a hyperlink on a website or a connection between two trains.