变压器
biànyāqì
The English word "transformer" is translated into Mandarin as 变压器 (biànyāqì).
变压器 refers specifically to an electrical transformer used to change voltage levels, which is a device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity.
Meaning: device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 变 (change), 压 (pressure/voltage) and 器 (device/instrument).
How do you pronounce it?
biànyāqì
Did you know?
- To describe the fictional robots, Chinese speakers use the transliterated name 变形金刚, which literally translates to 'transforming metal giants'.
- The word 压 is also used in the phrase 压力, which refers to mental stress or psychological pressure.
- The character 器 in 变压器 is used for many tools, but it also appears in the word for 'organ' as in 器官.
Examples in context
- 请确保电路与变压器连接正确。Please make sure the circuit is correctly connected to the transformer.
- 这个变压器坏了。Zhège biànyāqì huàile.This transformer is broken.
- 我们需要一个新的变压器。Wǒmen xūyào yīgè xīn de biànyāqì.We need a new transformer.
- 变压器在发出嗡嗡声。Biànyāqì zài fāchū wēngwēng shēng.The transformer is making a humming sound.
Example conversation
A technician is checking electrical equipment at a residential building.
- 浩然 Haoran这个变压器看起来有问题。Zhège biànyāqì kàn qǐlái yǒu wèntí.This transformer looks like it has a problem.
- 雨婷 Yuting我们需要马上修理它吗？Wǒmen xūyào mǎshàng xiūlǐ tā ma?Do we need to repair it immediately?
- 浩然 Haoran是的，必须尽快更换变压器。Shì de, bìxū jǐnkuài gēnghuàn biànyāqì.Yes, we must replace the transformer as soon as possible.
- 雨婷 Yuting好的，我会去准备工具。Hǎo de, wǒ huì qù zhǔnbèi gōngjù.Okay, I will go prepare the tools.
