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引擎
yǐnqíng
Description
引擎是让汽车、飞机等机器动起来的重要部分。
The 引擎 is an important part that makes machines like cars and airplanes move.
现在人们也常说“搜索引擎”，就是帮我们在网上找东西的工具。
Nowadays, people often say '搜索引擎', which is a tool that helps us find things on the internet.
Meanings
引擎yǐnqíng
engine, motor of a vehicle or machine
这辆车的引擎很有力。
This car's engine is powerful.
引擎yǐnqíng
engine (software system, e.g. search engine)
我用搜索引擎找到了答案。
I found the answer using a search engine.
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Notes
- Etymology
phonetic loan from English "engine"; 引 (pull) plus 擎 (lift/hold up).
- Nuance
引擎 and 发动机 both mean engine; 发动机 is more technical/formal.
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