Technology in Chinese
The Chinese word for "technology" is 科技 (kē jì). Below are 33 Chinese words for technology, each with pinyin, English and its level in the new HSK 3.0 word list. They cover HSK 3 to HSK 7-9, in the order a learner meets them.
Phones, Email and Takeout HSK 3 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拍照 | pāi zhào | to take a photo | 3 |
| 照相 | zhào xiàng | to take a photo | 3 |
| 开机 | kāi jī | to power on, switch on | 3 |
| 关机 | guān jī | to power off, switch off | 3 |
| 邮件 | yóu jiàn | email, mail (the message) | 3 |
| 邮箱 | yóu xiāng | mailbox; inbox, email address | 3 |
| 电子书 | diàn zǐ shū | e-book | 3 |
| 关注 | guān zhù | to follow (online); to pay attention to | 3 |
| 外卖 | wài mài | takeout, food delivery | 3 |
| 方便面 | fāng biàn miàn | instant noodles | 3 |
| 冰激凌 | bīng jī líng | ice cream | 3 |
Office tools & technology HSK 4 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 复印 | fù yìn | photocopy | 4 |
| 传真 | chuán zhēn | fax | 6 |
| 打印 | dǎ yìn | print (document) | 4 |
| 表格 | biǎo gé | form/table | 4 |
| 工具 | gōng jù | tool/instrument | 5 |
| 技术 | jì shù | technology/skill | 4 |
| 密码 | mì mǎ | password/code | 4 |
| 网站 | wǎng zhàn | website | 3 |
| 笔记本 | bǐ jì běn | notebook / laptop | 3 |
| 报名 | bào míng | sign up/register | 4 |
| 号码 | hào mǎ | number (phone/ID) | 3 |
Technology & Digital Tools HSK 5 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安装 | ān zhuāng | to install | 5 |
| 编辑 | biān jí | to edit | 6 |
| 充电器 | chōng diàn qì | battery charger | – |
| 磁带 | cí dài | magnetic tape (cassette) | 7-9 |
| 电池 | diàn chí | battery | 5 |
| 电台 | diàn tái | radio station | 7-9 |
| 短信 | duǎn xìn | text message | 4 |
| 光盘 | guāng pán | CD/DVD/disc | 7-9 |
| 机器 | jī qì | machine | 5 |
| 键盘 | jiàn pán | keyboard | 5 |
| 麦克风 | mài kè fēng | microphone | 6 |
Every word links to its dictionary entry, with audio, example sentences and stroke order. The words are grouped by the GraphChinese lesson that teaches them, so a few in each group belong to the lesson and sit a little outside the topic.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "technology" in Chinese?
科技 (kē jì), meaning "science and technology". The most common words in this topic are 拍照 (pāi zhào, to take a photo), 照相 (zhào xiàng, to take a photo), 开机 (kāi jī, to power on, switch on), 关机 (guān jī, to power off, switch off).
How many Chinese words for technology do I need?
This page lists 33, from HSK 3 to HSK 7-9. The 11 at the top are enough to start; the rest follow level by level.
What do the HSK levels on this page mean?
Each word shows where the new HSK 3.0 word list places it, from level 1 to the 7-9 band. A dash means the word is taught in the course and is not on the HSK 3.0 list. HSK 3.0, complete.
How do I pronounce these words?
The pinyin beside each word gives the sound and the tone. Each word links to its dictionary entry, where you can hear it. If the tone marks are new to you, start with the four tones, explained.
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