开机

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Meaning and Usage

"开机" literally means "to turn on a machine or device," especially electronic devices like phones, computers, or TVs. It is commonly used to describe the action of powering on these devices.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "开机" when talking about starting up phones, computers, or other electronic equipment. For example, "开机" (after turning on) is a frequent phrase.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 开机 (turn on a device): Used for powering on electronics.
  • 开机速度 (startup speed): Refers to how fast a device powers on.
  • 开机密码 (startup password): The password required after powering on.

Notes

"开机" is a verb-object compound and is informal but widely used in everyday speech. It differs from "启动" (qǐdòng), which can mean "start" or "launch" in a broader sense, including software or processes. "开机" specifically refers to powering on hardware.

Avoid confusing "开机" with "" (open the door), as "" here refers to a machine, not a physical door or desk.

Example Sentences

Please turn on the device first, then connect to the internet.

After turning on the phone, you need to enter the password.

The computer's startup speed is getting faster and faster.