按钮
ànniǔ
The English phrase 'button' is translated into Chinese as 按钮 (ànniǔ).
按钮 refers to a knob or small disc serving as a fastener, specifically in a mechanical or electronic context. When interacting with this object, the verb 按 (àn), meaning to press or push, is typically used.
Meaning: knob or small disc serving as a fastener (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 按钮 is a compound of 按, which means to press and 钮, which means knob or button.
Which one should you use?
Use 按钮 for mechanical or electronic buttons, such as those found on a machine or an elevator. If you are referring to buttons on clothing like shirts or coats, use 纽扣 instead.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
ànniǔ
Did you know?
- The word 纽 is used in the Chinese term for 'diplomacy' 外交纽带, where it describes the 'tie' or 'button' that binds two nations together.
- The word 按 (àn) is also the first character in the word for 'massage', 按摩 (ànmó), because massage involves the act of pressing the body.
- If you are looking for a 'button' on a keyboard, you would actually use the term 键 (jiàn), meaning 'key', rather than 按钮.
Examples in context
- 您只要按一下按钮。You have only to touch the button.This sentence shows how to express that one only needs to touch the 按钮.Tatoeba #471238 by fucongcong, translation #16524 by dougwalkerfan2002wow
- 发生意外的话按这个红按钮。Push the red button if something strange happens.This sentence provides an instruction to push a red 按钮 in an emergency.Tatoeba #1300405 by shanghainese, translation #1300075 by CK
- 你要做的就是按这个按钮拍照。All you have to do is push this button to take a picture.This sentence explains that pressing the 按钮 is the action required to take a picture.Tatoeba #1335406 by vicch, translation #60505 by CK
- 快按按钮开始游戏吧！Quickly press the button to start the game!
- 你能找到这个键吗？Can you find this button?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Xiaowen is showing Haoran how to use a coffee machine.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这个按钮在哪里？Zhège ànniǔ zài nǎlǐ?Where is this button?
- 浩然 Haoran就在咖啡机的右边。Jiù zài kāfēijī de yòubiān.It's right on the right side of the coffee machine.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen按下这个按钮就可以了吗？Ànxià zhège ànniǔ jiù kěyǐ le ma?Is it okay if I just press this button?
- 浩然 Haoran对，按下它就启动了。Duì, ànxià tā jiù qǐdòng le.Yes, press it and it will start.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
