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电
diàn
Description
“电”是我们每天都用的东西，灯、电视和手机都需要它。
"电" is something we use every day; lights, TVs, and phones all need it.
没有电的时候，家里就很不方便。
When there is no "电", the home becomes very inconvenient.
Meanings
电diàn
electricity; electric power
这里没有电，手机不能充。
There is no electricity here; you can't charge your phone.
电diàn
to get an electric shock
小心，别被电到了。
Be careful not to get an electric shock.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally meant 'lightning'; the meaning extended to 'electricity' in modern usage.
- Nuance
forms many compounds where it means 'electric', e.g. 电灯, 电车, 电池.
In videos
“有时候相机没电了，麦克风没开，”
“没有电没有电了没有电了”
“今天休息之前先通一下电”
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