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电视
diànshì
Description
电视是家里很常见的东西，我们可以看新闻、电影和节目。
"电视" is a common item at home; we can watch news, movies, and shows on it.
晚上很多人喜欢坐在沙发上看电视。
Many people like to sit on the sofa and watch "电视" in the evening.
Meanings
电视diànshì
television set; TV
这台电视很大。
This TV is very big.
看电视kàn diànshì
to watch TV; TV programming
我每天晚上都看电视。
I watch TV every night.
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Notes
- Etymology
电 (electric) + 视 (to view/watch), literally "electric viewing".
- Nuance
电视 means both the device and TV broadcasting; use 看电视 for "watch TV".
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