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计算机
jìsuànjī
Description
计算机是一种电子机器，可以帮我们工作、学习和玩游戏。
A 计算机 is an electronic machine that helps us work, study, and play games.
在中国，人们也常常把它叫做电脑。
In China, people often call it 电脑 as well.
Meanings
计算机jìsuànjī
computer
我每天用计算机写作业。
I do my homework on the computer every day.
计算机jìsuànjī
calculating machine; calculator
这台计算机可以算很大的数。
This computer can calculate very large numbers.
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Notes
- Etymology
计算 (to calculate) + 机 (machine), literally 'calculating machine'.
- Nuance
In mainland China 电脑 is more common in daily speech; 计算机 sounds more technical.
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