原理图
yuán lǐ tú
The English phrase "schematic" is translated into Chinese as 原理图 (yuán lǐ tú).
原理图 refers to a drawing or sketch that shows how a system works at an abstract or functional level. It is used for representations of systems in fields like engineering or physics, rather than for drawings that show a physical layout.
Meaning: A drawing or sketch showing how a system works at an abstract level (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 原理, which means principle or theory and 图, which means diagram or picture.
Which one should you use?
While 原理图 is a general term for a principle diagram, other forms exist for specific contexts. 示意图 is a general schematic often used in engineering and architecture. 线路图 specifically refers to a circuit diagram or an electrical schematic. In the specific context of electronics, one might use 电路图 to mean a circuit diagram.
How do you pronounce it?
yuán lǐ tú
Did you know?
- The character 图 in 原理图 is a simplified version of 圖, which originally depicted a piece of cloth with a decorative pattern on it.
- In Chinese, a 'schematic' is conceptualized as a map of logic. The character 图 used in 原理图 is the same one used for a geographical map.
- The term 示意图 used for schematics contains the character 意, which relates to 'meaning', 'idea', or 'intent'.
Examples in context
- 请帮我设计一个示意图来解释我们的方案。Please help me design a schematic to explain our proposal.
- 能否提供一个线路图，以便我们更好地理解系统配置。Could you provide a circuit diagram so that we can better understand the system configuration?
- 这张原理图非常清晰。Zhè zhāng yuánlǐtú fēicháng qīngxī.This schematic is very clear.
- 请给我看一眼原理图。Qǐng gěi wǒ kàn yīyǎn yuánlǐtú.Please let me take a look at the schematic.
- 我们需要重新画原理图。Wǒmen xūyào chóngxīn huà yuánlǐtú.We need to redraw the schematic.
Example conversation
Two engineers are reviewing a technical document in the office.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你能把原理图发给我吗？Nǐ néng bǎ yuánlǐtú fā gěi wǒ ma?Can you send the schematic to me?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen没问题，我现在就发给你。Méi wèntí, wǒ xiànzài jiù fā gěi nǐ.No problem, I will send it to you right now.
- 志强 Zhiqiang谢谢，我需要检查一下电路。Xièxiè, wǒ xūyào jiǎnchá yīxià diànlù.Thanks, I need to check the circuit.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen好的，志强。Hǎo de, Zhìqiáng.Okay, Zhiqiang.
