Meaning and Usage
The character 电 (diàn) primarily means "electricity" or "electric power." It is commonly used in everyday contexts related to electrical devices, power supply, and electric charges.
Common Collocations
- 电费 (diàn fèi): electricity bill, used when talking about paying for electricity.
- 电风扇 (diàn fēng shàn): electric fan, a common household appliance.
- 电梯 (diàn tī): elevator, literally "electric ladder."
Usage Notes
电 is often combined with other characters to form compound words related to electricity or electric-powered devices. It is a noun but appears frequently in compound nouns. When used alone, it usually refers to electricity as a concept or power source.
Common Confusions
Do not confuse 电 with 电池 (diàn chí), which means "battery." 电 refers to electricity itself, while 电池 is a device that stores electricity.
Register and Tone
This character is neutral in tone and used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a basic vocabulary item suitable for HSK level 3 learners.
Meaning and Usage
The character 电 (diàn) primarily means "electricity" or "electric power." It is commonly used in everyday contexts related to electrical devices, power supply, and electric charges.
Common Collocations
- 电费 (diàn fèi): electricity bill, used when talking about paying for electricity.
- 电风扇 (diàn fēng shàn): electric fan, a common household appliance.
- 电梯 (diàn tī): elevator, literally "electric ladder."
Usage Notes
电 is often combined with other characters to form compound words related to electricity or electric-powered devices. It is a noun but appears frequently in compound nouns. When used alone, it usually refers to electricity as a concept or power source.
Common Confusions
Do not confuse 电 with 电池 (diàn chí), which means "battery." 电 refers to electricity itself, while 电池 is a device that stores electricity.
Register and Tone
This character is neutral in tone and used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a basic vocabulary item suitable for HSK level 3 learners.
Meaning and Usage
The character 电 (diàn) primarily means "electricity" or "electric power." It is commonly used in everyday contexts related to electrical devices, power supply, and electric charges.
Common Collocations
- 电费 (diàn fèi): electricity bill, used when talking about paying for electricity.
- 电风扇 (diàn fēng shàn): electric fan, a common household appliance.
- 电梯 (diàn tī): elevator, literally "electric ladder."
Usage Notes
电 is often combined with other characters to form compound words related to electricity or electric-powered devices. It is a noun but appears frequently in compound nouns. When used alone, it usually refers to electricity as a concept or power source.
Common Confusions
Do not confuse 电 with 电池 (diàn chí), which means "battery." 电 refers to electricity itself, while 电池 is a device that stores electricity.
Register and Tone
This character is neutral in tone and used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a basic vocabulary item suitable for HSK level 3 learners.