兼容性
The English phrase 'compatibility' is translated into Chinese as 兼容性.
兼容性 is most commonly used in technical contexts, such as software compatibility or hardware compatibility. For expressing interpersonal compatibility or getting along well with someone, use the informal term 合得来. To describe compatibility regarding synchronization or shared ideas and interests, use the informal term 合拍.
Meaning: state of being compatible (noun)
Did you know?
- When people talk about interpersonal compatibility using 合拍, they are using a metaphor related to the rhythm of music. The word 拍 refers to a beat or a clap, suggesting two people are 'in sync' like a rhythm.
- The word 容 used in 兼容性 is also the root of the word for 'tolerance' 宽容, suggesting a linguistic link between technical compatibility and human patience.
- While English uses 'compatibility' for both machines and people, Chinese strictly separates them. Using the technical 兼容性 to describe a romantic partner would sound incredibly robotic and strange to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- 在软件开发中，测试员需要确保各个模块的兼容性。In software development, testers need to ensure the compatibility of various modules.
- 我们需要测试软件的兼容性。Wǒmen xūyào cèshì ruǎnjiàn de jiānróngxìng.We need to test the software's compatibility.
- 这两种材料的兼容性很好。Zhè liǎng zhǒng cáiliào de jiānróngxìng hěn hǎo.The compatibility of these two materials is very good.
- 这个系统的兼容性有问题。Zhège xìtǒng de jiānróngxìng yǒu wèntí.There is a problem with this system's compatibility.
Example conversation
Junjie and Yuting are discussing a new computer system at work.
- 俊杰 Junjie这个新系统的兼容性怎么样？Zhège xīn xìtǒng de jiānróngxìng zěnmeyàng?How is the compatibility of this new system?
- 雨婷 Yuting目前的兼容性还算不错。Mùqián de jiānróngxìng hái suàn bùcuò.The current compatibility is quite good.
- 俊杰 Junjie你会去检查一下吗？Nǐ huì qù jiǎnchá yīxià ma?Will you go and check it?
- 雨婷 Yuting没问题，我马上就去。Méi wèntí, wǒ mǎshàng jiù qù.No problem, I'll go right away.
