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电网

diànwǎng

Description

电网是把电送到城市和家里的大系统,很多电线连在一起。

The 电网 is a large system that delivers electricity to cities and homes, with many wires connected together.

如果电网坏了,很多人家里就会停电。

If the 电网 breaks down, many homes will lose power.

Meanings

电网diànwǎng

power grid; electricity supply network

这个城市的电网很稳定。

The city's power grid is very stable.

电网diànwǎng

electrified fence or wire barrier

墙上有电网,很危险。

There are electric wires on the wall, which is dangerous.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    电 (electricity) + 网 (net/network), literally "electricity net."

  • Nuance

    usually means the power grid; context tells you when it means an electrified fence.

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