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硬件
yìngjiàn
Description
“硬件”指电脑或手机里看得见、摸得着的东西，比如屏幕、键盘和芯片。
"硬件" refers to the visible and tangible parts inside a computer or phone, such as the screen, keyboard, and chips.
它常常和“软件”一起说，软件是程序，硬件是机器本身。
It is often mentioned together with "软件"; 软件 means programs, while 硬件 means the physical machine itself.
Meanings
硬件yìngjiàn
hardware; physical parts of a computer or device
这台电脑的硬件很新。
The hardware of this computer is very new.
硬件yìngjiàn
physical facilities or infrastructure conditions
这家医院的硬件条件很好。
The hardware facilities of this hospital are very good.
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Notes
- Etymology
硬 (hard) + 件 (item/part), coined as a calque of English "hardware".
- Nuance
also used figuratively for buildings and equipment, contrasted with 软件 (systems, services).
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