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主机

zhǔjī

Description

“主机”常常用来说电脑里最重要的那一部分,也就是里面有处理器的那个大盒子。

"主机" is often used to refer to the most important part of a computer, which is the big box inside that contains the processor.

玩游戏的时候,人们也把游戏机叫做“主机”。

When playing games, people also call the game console "主机".

Meanings

主机zhǔjī

computer's main unit or tower; host machine

我的主机放在桌子下面。

My computer tower is under the desk.

主机zhǔjī

host computer, server (in a network)

这台主机连着很多电脑。

This computer tower is connected to many computers.

主机zhǔjī

game console

他买了一台新的游戏主机。

He bought a new gaming console.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    主 (main) + 机 (machine); literally the "main machine" of a system.

  • Nuance

    meaning depends on context — computer tower, network server, or gaming console.

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