科技
kējì
The Chinese word for technology is 科技 (kējì).
科技 is used to refer to the broad field or body of tools associated with science and technology.
Meaning: body of tools (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 科技 is a compound of 科, which means science or subject and 技, which means skill or technique.
Which one should you use?
While 科技 refers to the broad field of science and technology, 技术 is used to refer more specifically to a particular technique, skill or a specific piece of technology.
How do you pronounce it?
kējì
Did you know?
- In modern internet slang, the term 科技 can be used to describe something that seems unnaturally perfect or 'too good to be true', often implying the use of cheats or hacks in gaming.
- The character 科 originally referred to a 'branch' or 'department', reflecting how science is viewed as a categorized system of knowledge.
- The character 技 in 科技 shares a root with the word for 'art' or 'craft', linking modern technology to traditional craftsmanship.
Examples in context
- 科技领域爆发了一场革命。A revolution has occurred in technology.This sentence is useful for showing how 科技 is used to describe a revolution in a field.Tatoeba #13994834 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #23996 by nana2capriccio
- 这种科技的优势是什么？What is the advantage of this technology?This sentence shows how to ask about the advantages of a specific 科技.Tatoeba #389806 by fucongcong, translation #2200 by Zifre
- 美國的太空科技十分先進。America is ahead in space technology.This sentence demonstrates the use of 科技 when discussing space technology.Tatoeba #665027 by nickyeow, translation #67539 by CK
- 这个领域的科技发展迅速。The technology in this field is developing rapidly.
- 这项技术是由专业团队开发的。This technology was developed by a professional team.
- 我最近买了一款新的科技产品。I recently bought a new technology product.
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Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Yuting are discussing a new gadget.
- 志强 Zhiqiang现在的科技真的太神奇了。Xiànzài de kējì zhēnde tài shénqí le.Current technology is really amazing.
- 雨婷 Yuting没错，生活变得方便多了。Méicuò, shēnghuó biànde fāngbiàn duō le.True, life has become much more convenient.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你觉得未来的科技会怎么发展？Nǐ juéde wèilái de kējì huì zěnme fāzhǎn?How do you think future technology will develop?
- 雨婷 Yuting我想人工智能会更普及。Wǒ xiǎng réngōng zhìnéng huì gèng pǔjí.I think AI will become more widespread.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
