电台

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Meaning and Usage

"电台" primarily refers to a radio station or a broadcasting station that transmits audio programs over the airwaves. It can also mean a transmitter-receiver device used for communication.

Common Contexts

People often use "电台" when talking about listening to music, news, or talk shows on the radio. It also appears in contexts involving communication devices, especially in informal or technical settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 电台节目 (diàntái jiémù): radio program, used when referring to specific shows broadcast by a station.
  • 电台 (tīng diàntái): to listen to the radio, a very common phrase.
  • 线电台 (wúxiàn diàntái): wireless transmitter-receiver, often used in technical contexts.

Nuances

When using "电台" to mean a radio station, it usually implies a formal broadcasting entity. When referring to a device, it often appears in compound words or technical discussions. Avoid confusing "电台" with "电视" (TV station), which is for television broadcasting.

Example Sentences

I listen to the radio station's news program every morning.

This radio station has a very diverse music selection.

He uses a transmitter-receiver to keep in touch with friends far away.