键盘
jiànpán
The Chinese word for keyboard is 键盘 (jiànpán).
键盘 is a noun used to describe a set of keys used to operate devices such as computers or typewriters. If you wish to express the action of typing, you would use the related verb 打字.
Meaning: set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc. (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
jiànpán
Did you know?
- In internet slang, the phrase 键盘侠 describes a 'keyboard warrior'. It refers to people who act brave or aggressive online but are timid in real life.
- The second character 盘 originally referred to a plate or a tray. In 键盘, it describes the keyboard as a tray that holds the keys.
- In Chinese, the word for 'key' in 键盘 is 键, which is also the same character used to describe 'important' or 'crucial' matters. This creates a linguistic connection between a physical key and a pivotal point in an argument or situation.
Examples in context
- 他用键盘作曲。He creates melodies on his keyboard.This sentence shows an example of using 键盘 in the context of creating music.Tatoeba #13971863 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #12777204 by Igider
- 我的猫喜欢我的键盘。My cat likes my keyboard.This sentence shows an example of using 键盘 in a casual context.Tatoeba #9535961 by iiujik, translation #1395952 by Spamster
- 这个键盘很好用。Zhège jiànpán hěn hǎoyòng.This keyboard is very easy to use.
Example conversation
At an electronics store, a man is checking out a computer accessory.
- 浩然 Haoran我想买一个新键盘。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yīgè xīn jiànpán.I want to buy a new keyboard.
- 雨婷 Yuting你想买哪种类型的？Nǐ xiǎng mǎi nǎ zhǒng lèixíng de?What type do you want to buy?
- 浩然 Haoran我想要机械键盘。Wǒ xiǎng yào jīxiè jiànpán.I want a mechanical keyboard.
- 雨婷 Yuting好的，请看这边。Hǎo de, qǐng kàn zhè biān.Okay, please look over here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
