diàn

electricity

HSK 3 5
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Meaning and Usage

The character (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

  • (diàn fèi): electricity bill, used when talking about paying for electricity.
  • (diàn fēng shàn): electric fan, a common household appliance.
  • 电梯 (diàn tī): elevator, literally "electric ladder."

Usage Notes

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 with 电池 (diàn chí), which means "battery." 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.

예문

家里的电费每个月都要交。

Jiā lǐ de diàn fèi měi gè yuè dōu yào jiāo.

The electricity bill at home needs to be paid every month.

这台电风扇很凉快,夏天用很舒服。

Zhè tái diàn fēng shàn hěn liáng kuai, xià tiān yòng hěn shū fu.

This electric fan is very cool and comfortable to use in summer.

电梯坏了,我们只能走楼梯上去。

Diàn tī huài le, wǒ men zhǐ néng zǒu lóu tī shàng qù.

The elevator is broken, we can only go up by stairs.