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電視
diànshì
Description
電視是一種可以看節目的機器，很多人晚上會坐在家裡看電視。
A 電視 is a machine for watching programs; many people sit at home in the evening to watch 電視.
Meanings
電視diànshì
television set
客廳裡有一台大電視。
There is a big TV in the living room.
電視diànshì
television as a medium; TV programs
我喜歡看電視學中文。
I like watching TV to learn Chinese.
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Notes
- Etymology
電 (electricity) + 視 (to view), literally "electric viewing".
- Nuance
use 電視機 to stress the physical device; 電視 covers both the set and TV content.
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