Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
设备
shèbèi
Description
设备是指做某件事情要用的机器或工具。
"设备" refers to machines or tools used to do something.
工厂、医院、学校里都有很多设备。
Factories, hospitals, and schools all have many "设备".
Meanings
设备shèbèi
equipment; facilities; machinery
这家工厂的设备很新。
The equipment in this factory is very new.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
设 (set up) + 备 (prepare), together meaning things prepared for use.
- Nuance
设备 covers physical machines/gear; 设施 refers more to facilities like buildings or public amenities.
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