💻 Chinese Tech & Devices Vocabulary 科技·数码·工程

109 essential Mandarin Chinese words for the Tech & Devices scene, each with pinyin, English meaning, HSK level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.

使用 shǐ yòng HSK 2
to use; to employ
请正确使用这台机器。qǐng zhèng què shǐ yòng zhè tái jī qìPlease use this machine correctly.
机器 jī qì HSK 3
machine
这台机器坏了。zhè tái jī qì huài leThis machine is broken.
开发 kāi fā HSK 3
to develop; to exploit (resources)
这家公司正在开发新的软件。zhè jiā gōng sī zhèng zài kāi fā xīn de ruǎn jiànThis company is developing new software.
发动 fā dòng HSK 3
to start (an engine); to launch; to mobilize
他发动了汽车。tā fā dòng le qì chēHe started the car.
安装 ān zhuāng HSK 3
to install; to set up
工人在安装空调。gōng rén zài ān zhuāng kōng tiáoThe worker is installing the air conditioner.
发送 fā sòng HSK 3
to send; to transmit; to dispatch
文件我已经发送到你邮箱了。wén jiàn wǒ yǐ jīng fā sòng dào nǐ yóu xiāng leI've already sent the file to your inbox.
应用 yìng yòng HSK 3
to apply; to put to use; application; app
他把学到的知识应用到工作中。tā bǎ xué dào de zhī shi yìng yòng dào gōng zuò zhōngHe applies the knowledge he learned to his work.
镜头 jìng tóu HSK 4
camera lens; camera shot; scene (in a film)
这个镜头拍得非常漂亮。zhè ge jìng tóu pāi de fēi cháng piào liangThis shot was filmed beautifully.
操作 cāo zuò HSK 4
to operate; to manipulate; operation
这台机器很容易操作。zhè tái jī qì hěn róng yì cāo zuòThis machine is easy to operate.
连接 lián jiē HSK 5
to link; to connect; to join; connection
这座桥连接了两座城市。zhè zuò qiáo lián jiē le liǎng zuò chéng shìThis bridge connects the two cities.
运行 yùn xíng HSK 5
to run; to operate; to function
这个程序运行得很稳定。zhè ge chéng xù yùn xíng de hěn wěn dìngThis program runs very stably.
更新 gēng xīn HSK 5
to update; to renew; to upgrade
请记得及时更新手机系统。qǐng jì de jí shí gēng xīn shǒu jī xì tǒngPlease remember to update your phone's system promptly.
启动 qǐ dòng HSK 5
to start (a machine); to launch; to activate
按这个键就能启动机器。àn zhè ge jiàn jiù néng qǐ dòng jī qìPress this button to start the machine.
保养 bǎo yǎng HSK 5
to maintain; to take good care of; maintenance
汽车要定期保养才安全。qì chē yào dìng qī bǎo yǎng cái ān quánCars need regular maintenance to stay safe.
升级 shēng jí HSK 6
to upgrade; to be promoted; to escalate
记得把系统升级到最新版本。jì de bǎ xì tǒng shēng jí dào zuì xīn bǎn běnRemember to upgrade the system to the latest version.
热线 rè xiàn HSK 6
hotline
遇到问题可以拨打客服热线。yù dào wèn tí kě yǐ bō dǎ kè fú rè xiànIf you have a problem, you can call the customer service hotline.
开通 kāi tōng HSK 6
to open (a line/road); to activate (a service)
我昨天刚开通了手机银行。wǒ zuó tiān gāng kāi tōng le shǒu jī yín hángI just activated mobile banking yesterday.
故障 gù zhàng HSK 6
malfunction; breakdown; fault
电梯出了故障，只能走楼梯。diàn tī chū le gù zhàng zhǐ néng zǒu lóu tīThe elevator broke down, so we could only take the stairs.
操纵 cāo zòng HSK 6
to operate; to control; to manipulate; to rig
有人在背后操纵市场价格。yǒu rén zài bèi hòu cāo zòng shì chǎng jià géSomeone is manipulating market prices behind the scenes.
开关 kāi guān HSK 6
switch; valve
请帮我关一下墙上的开关。qǐng bāng wǒ guān yí xià qiáng shàng de kāi guānPlease help me turn off the switch on the wall.
录音机 lù yīn jī HSK 6
tape recorder
他用一台老录音机录下了奶奶的声音。tā yòng yì tái lǎo lù yīn jī lù xià le nǎi nai de shēng yīnHe used an old tape recorder to record grandma's voice.
储存 chǔ cún HSK 6
to store; to stockpile
这些数据都储存在云端。zhè xiē shù jù dōu chǔ cún zài yún duānAll this data is stored in the cloud.
网上 wǎng shàng HSK 1
online; on the Internet
我在网上买东西wǒ zài wǎng shàng mǎi dōng xiI buy things online.
装置 zhuāng zhì HSK 4
device; installation; equipment
这个装置可以自动开门。zhè ge zhuāng zhì kě yǐ zì dòng kāi ménThis device can open the door automatically.
网吧 wǎng bā HSK 6
Internet café
他放学后常去网吧打游戏。tā fàng xué hòu cháng qù wǎng bā dǎ yóu xìHe often goes to the Internet café to play games after school.
设备 shè bèi HSK 3
equipment; facilities
这家工厂的设备很先进。zhè jiā gōng chǎng de shè bèi hěn xiān jìnThis factory's equipment is very advanced.
科技 kē jì HSK 3
science and technology
现在的科技发展得很快。xiàn zài de kē jì fā zhǎn de hěn kuàiScience and technology are developing very fast now.
保存 bǎo cún HSK 3
to save; to preserve; to keep
记得把文件保存好。jì de bǎ wén jiàn bǎo cún hǎoRemember to save the file properly.
技术 jì shù HSK 3
technology; technique; skill
他的技术非常好。tā de jì shù fēi cháng hǎoHis skill is really good.
程序 chéng xù HSK 4
procedure; sequence; computer program
这个程序出了一点问题。zhè ge chéng xù chū le yì diǎn wèn tíThere's a little problem with this program.
设置 shè zhì HSK 4
to set up; to configure
你可以在手机上设置密码。nǐ kě yǐ zài shǒu jī shàng shè zhì mì mǎYou can set up a password on your phone.
复制 fù zhì HSK 4
to copy; to duplicate; to reproduce
请把这段文字复制下来。qǐng bǎ zhè duàn wén zì fù zhì xià láiPlease copy this passage of text.
搜索 sōu suǒ HSK 5
to search; to search for
我在网上搜索相关的资料。wǒ zài wǎng shàng sōu suǒ xiāng guān de zī liàoI search online for relevant materials.
注册 zhù cè HSK 5
to register; to enroll; to sign up
你得先注册一个账号才能登录。nǐ děi xiān zhù cè yí ge zhàng hào cái néng dēng lùYou have to register an account first before you can log in.
平台 píng tái HSK 6
platform; terrace
这个购物平台的用户越来越多。zhè ge gòu wù píng tái de yòng hù yuè lái yuè duōThis shopping platform has more and more users.
仪器 yí qì HSK 6
instrument; apparatus; device
实验室里有很多精密的仪器。shí yàn shì lǐ yǒu hěn duō jīng mì de yí qìThere are many precision instruments in the lab.
传输 chuán shū HSK 6
to transmit; transmission
这条光缆能高速传输数据。zhè tiáo guāng lǎn néng gāo sù chuán shū shù jùThis fiber cable can transmit data at high speed.
高科技 gāo kē jì HSK 6
high tech; high technology
这家公司专门研发高科技产品。zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén yán fā gāo kē jì chǎn pǐnThis company specializes in developing high-tech products.
配置 pèi zhì HSK 6
to allocate; to configure; configuration
公司合理配置了人力和资金。gōng sī hé lǐ pèi zhì le rén lì hé zī jīnThe company allocated its manpower and funds reasonably.
打电话 dǎ diàn huà HSK 1
to make a phone call
我晚上给你打电话wǒ wǎn shang gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huàI'll call you tonight.
电话 diàn huà HSK 1
telephone; phone call
我给妈妈打电话wǒ gěi mā ma dǎ diàn huàI call my mom.
电脑 diàn nǎo HSK 1
computer (the everyday word)
我用电脑工作wǒ yòng diàn nǎo gōng zuòI work on the computer.
上网 shàng wǎng HSK 1
to go online; to surf the Internet
我喜欢在家上网wǒ xǐ huan zài jiā shàng wǎngI like going online at home.
手机 shǒu jī HSK 1
cell phone; mobile phone
这是我的手机zhè shì wǒ de shǒu jīThis is my cell phone.
信号 xìn hào HSK 2
signal
这里手机信号不好。zhè lǐ shǒu jī xìn hào bù hǎoThe phone signal is bad here.
关机 guān jī HSK 2
to turn off (a phone or machine)
开会的时候请关机。kāi huì de shí hou qǐng guān jīPlease turn off your phone during the meeting.
开机 kāi jī HSK 2
to boot up (a computer); to power on
请先给电脑开机。qǐng xiān gěi diàn nǎo kāi jīPlease boot up the computer first.
短信 duǎn xìn HSK 2
text message; SMS
我给你发了一条短信。wǒ gěi nǐ fā le yì tiáo duǎn xìnI sent you a text message.
网 wǎng HSK 2
net; network; the Internet
我每天都上网看新闻。wǒ měi tiān dōu shàng wǎng kàn xīn wénI go online every day to read the news.
网站 wǎng zhàn HSK 2
website
这个网站上有很多资料。zhè ge wǎng zhàn shàng yǒu hěn duō zī liàoThere's a lot of material on this website.
计算机 jì suàn jī HSK 2
computer (technical, academic term; computing)
这台计算机的速度很快。zhè tái jì suàn jī de sù dù hěn kuàiThis computer is very fast.
邮件 yóu jiàn HSK 3
mail; email
我给经理发了一封邮件。wǒ gěi jīng lǐ fā le yì fēng yóu jiànI sent an email to the manager.
通信 tōng xìn HSK 3
telecommunication; to communicate by phone/signal
现在通信非常方便。xiàn zài tōng xìn fēi cháng fāng biànCommunication is very convenient now.
邮箱 yóu xiāng HSK 3
mailbox; email inbox
请把文件发到我的邮箱。qǐng bǎ wén jiàn fā dào wǒ de yóu xiāngPlease send the file to my email.
电子邮件 diàn zǐ yóu jiàn HSK 3
email
我给老师发了一封电子邮件。wǒ gěi lǎo shī fā le yì fēng diàn zǐ yóu jiànI sent the teacher an email.
输入 shū rù HSK 3
to input; to type in; to enter
请在这里输入你的密码。qǐng zài zhè lǐ shū rù nǐ de mì mǎPlease input your password here.
互联网 hù lián wǎng HSK 3
Internet
现在互联网非常方便。xiàn zài hù lián wǎng fēi cháng fāng biànThe Internet is very convenient now.
直播 zhí bō HSK 3
to broadcast live; livestream
这场比赛正在电视上直播。zhè chǎng bǐ sài zhèng zài diàn shì shàng zhí bōThis match is being broadcast live on TV.
登录 dēng lù HSK 4
to log in; to sign in
请先登录你的账号。qǐng xiān dēng lù nǐ de zhàng hàoPlease log in to your account first.
充电 chōng diàn HSK 4
to charge (a battery); (fig.) to recharge oneself
手机没电了,我得充电。shǒu jī méi diàn le wǒ děi chōng diànMy phone is dead, I need to charge it.
微信 wēi xìn HSK 4
WeChat (Chinese messaging app)
加个微信，以后方便联系。jiā gè wēi xìn yǐ hòu fāng biàn lián xìLet's add each other on WeChat, it'll be easier to keep in touch.
下载 xià zài HSK 4
to download
我想下载这个手机应用。wǒ xiǎng xià zài zhè ge shǒu jī yìng yòngI want to download this phone app.
网址 wǎng zhǐ HSK 4
website; web address; URL
请把这个网址发给我。qǐng bǎ zhè ge wǎng zhǐ fā gěi wǒPlease send me this web address.
网络 wǎng luò HSK 4
network; the Internet
这里的网络信号不太好。zhè lǐ de wǎng luò xìn hào bú tài hǎoThe network signal here isn't very good.
数码 shù mǎ HSK 4
digital
我想买一台新的数码相机。wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì tái xīn de shù mǎ xiàng jīI want to buy a new digital camera.
电源 diàn yuán HSK 4
power source; power supply
睡觉前请关掉电脑的电源。shuì jiào qián qǐng guān diào diàn nǎo de diàn yuánPlease turn off the computer's power before going to sleep.
耳机 ěr jī HSK 4
headphones; earphones
他戴着耳机在听音乐。tā dài zhe ěr jī zài tīng yīn yuèHe is listening to music with headphones on.
光盘 guāng pán HSK 4
compact disc (CD/DVD); optical disc
这张光盘里存着很多老电影。zhè zhāng guāng pán lǐ cún zhe hěn duō lǎo diàn yǐngThis disc has a lot of old movies stored on it.
充电器 chōng diàn qì HSK 4
charger
我忘带手机充电器了。wǒ wàng dài shǒu jī chōng diàn qì leI forgot to bring my phone charger.
密码 mì mǎ HSK 4
password; PIN; secret code
我忘记了银行卡的密码。wǒ wàng jì le yín háng kǎ de mì mǎI forgot the PIN of my bank card.
软件 ruǎn jiàn HSK 5
(computer) software
这个软件可以免费下载。zhè ge ruǎn jiàn kě yǐ miǎn fèi xià zàiThis software can be downloaded for free.
机器人 jī qì rén HSK 5
robot; android
这家工厂用机器人生产汽车。zhè jiā gōng chǎng yòng jī qì rén shēng chǎn qì chēThis factory uses robots to produce cars.
铃声 líng shēng HSK 5
ring; ringtone; bell sound
手机的铃声突然响了起来。shǒu jī de líng shēng tū rán xiǎng le qǐ láiThe phone's ringtone suddenly started ringing.
键 jiàn HSK 5
key (on keyboard); button
请按下这个键开始。qǐng àn xià zhè ge jiàn kāi shǐPlease press this key to start.
博客 bó kè HSK 5
blog
她每天在博客上写文章。tā měi tiān zài bó kè shàng xiě wén zhāngShe writes articles on her blog every day.
传真 chuán zhēn HSK 5
fax
请把合同传真给我。qǐng bǎ hé tong chuán zhēn gěi wǒPlease fax the contract to me.
键盘 jiàn pán HSK 5
keyboard
他打字时键盘声音很大。tā dǎ zì shí jiàn pán shēng yīn hěn dàHis keyboard is loud when he types.
硬件 yìng jiàn HSK 5
hardware
这台电脑的硬件配置很高。zhè tái diàn nǎo de yìng jiàn pèi zhì hěn gāoThis computer's hardware configuration is very high-end.
附件 fù jiàn HSK 5
attachment (email); enclosure; appendix
请查收邮件里的附件qǐng chá shōu yóu jiàn lǐ de fù jiànPlease check the attachment in the email.
鼠标 shǔ biāo HSK 5
mouse (computer)
我的鼠标突然坏了。wǒ de shǔ biāo tū rán huài leMy mouse suddenly broke.
视频 shì pín HSK 5
video
我在网上看了一段视频。wǒ zài wǎng shàng kàn le yí duàn shì pínI watched a video online.
杀毒 shā dú HSK 5
to remove a computer virus; antivirus
我给电脑杀毒花了半个小时。wǒ gěi diàn nǎo shā dú huā le bàn ge xiǎo shíIt took me half an hour to run an antivirus scan on the computer.
微博 wēi bó HSK 5
Weibo; microblog
她每天都在微博上发照片。tā měi tiān dōu zài wēi bó shàng fā zhào piànShe posts photos on Weibo every day.
电池 diàn chí HSK 5
battery
手机的电池快没电了。shǒu jī de diàn chí kuài méi diàn leThe phone's battery is almost dead.
摄像机 shè xiàng jī HSK 5
video camera; camcorder
我想买一台新的摄像机。wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì tái xīn de shè xiàng jīI want to buy a new video camera.
二维码 èr wéi mǎ HSK 5
QR code; two-dimensional barcode
请扫一下这个二维码付款。qǐng sǎo yí xià zhè ge èr wéi mǎ fù kuǎnPlease scan this QR code to pay.
屏幕 píng mù HSK 6
screen (of a TV, computer, or phone)
手机屏幕突然黑了。shǒu jī píng mù tū rán hēi leThe phone screen suddenly went black.
留言 liú yán HSK 6
to leave a message; a message; comment
我不在的时候请你帮我留言。wǒ bú zài de shí hou qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ liú yánPlease leave a message for me when I'm not here.
通话 tōng huà HSK 6
to talk on the phone; phone call
我正在跟客户通话，请稍等。wǒ zhèng zài gēn kè hù tōng huà qǐng shāo děngI'm on the phone with a client, please wait a moment.
拨打 bō dǎ HSK 6
to call; to dial (a phone number)
请拨打客服热线咨询。qǐng bō dǎ kè fú rè xiàn zī xúnPlease dial the customer service hotline to inquire.
通讯 tōng xùn HSK 6
communications; dispatch
山区的通讯信号很不稳定。shān qū de tōng xùn xìn hào hěn bù wěn dìngThe communications signal in the mountains is very unstable.
网页 wǎng yè HSK 6
web page
这个网页打开得特别慢。zhè ge wǎng yè dǎ kāi de tè bié mànThis web page opens especially slowly.
打印机 dǎ yìn jī HSK 6
printer (device)
办公室的打印机又坏了。bàn gōng shì de dǎ yìn jī yòu huài leThe office printer has broken down again.
多媒体 duō méi tǐ HSK 6
multimedia
老师用多媒体给我们上课。lǎo shī yòng duō méi tǐ gěi wǒ men shàng kèThe teacher uses multimedia to teach us.
相机 xiàng jī HSK 2
camera
我想买一台新相机。wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì tái xīn xiàng jīI want to buy a new camera.
用户 yòng hù HSK 5
user; consumer; subscriber; customer
这款软件的用户已经超过一亿。zhè kuǎn ruǎn jiàn de yòng hù yǐ jīng chāo guò yí yìThis software already has over a hundred million users.
装备 zhuāng bèi HSK 6
equipment; to equip; gear
登山前要检查好所有装备。dēng shān qián yào jiǎn chá hǎo suǒ yǒu zhuāng bèiCheck all the equipment before climbing the mountain.
火箭 huǒ jiàn HSK 6
rocket
这枚火箭成功发射了。zhè méi huǒ jiàn chéng gōng fā shè leThis rocket was launched successfully.
飞船 fēi chuán HSK 6
spaceship; spacecraft
载人飞船成功返回了地球。zài rén fēi chuán chéng gōng fǎn huí le dì qiúThe manned spacecraft successfully returned to Earth.
电动 diàn dòng HSK 6
electric-powered; motorized
他新买了一辆电动自行车。tā xīn mǎi le yí liàng diàn dòng zì xíng chēHe just bought an electric bicycle.
卫星 wèi xīng HSK 5
satellite; moon
这颗卫星正在绕地球运行。zhè kē wèi xīng zhèng zài rào dì qiú yùn xíngThis satellite is orbiting the Earth.
自动 zì dòng HSK 3
automatic; automatically; voluntarily
这扇门是自动开的。zhè shàn mén shì zì dòng kāi deThis door opens automatically.
人工 rén gōng HSK 3
artificial; manual; manpower
这个湖是人工挖出来的。zhè ge hú shì rén gōng wā chū lái deThis lake was dug out artificially.
智能 zhì néng HSK 4
smart; intelligent (device/system)
这是一台智能手机。zhè shì yì tái zhì néng shǒu jīThis is a smartphone.
性能 xìng néng HSK 5
performance; function (of a machine)
这款手机的性能非常出色。zhè kuǎn shǒu jī de xìng néng fēi cháng chū sèThis phone's performance is excellent.
振动 zhèn dòng HSK 5
to vibrate; vibration
手机在桌子上不停地振动。shǒu jī zài zhuō zi shàng bù tíng de zhèn dòngThe phone kept vibrating on the table.
机械 jī xiè HSK 6
machine; machinery; mechanical; rigid
工厂里全是大型机械。gōng chǎng lǐ quán shì dà xíng jī xièThe factory is full of large machinery.
功能 gōng néng HSK 3
function; capability; feature
这个手机的功能很多。zhè ge shǒu jī de gōng néng hěn duōThis phone has many functions.
发射 fā shè HSK 5
to launch; to fire; to emit
火箭将在明天早上发射。huǒ jiàn jiāng zài míng tiān zǎo shang fā shèThe rocket will be launched tomorrow morning.

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How many Chinese tech & devices words are in this list?

109 words, including HSK 1: 6, HSK 2: 9, HSK 3: 20, HSK 4: 19, HSK 5: 28, HSK 6: 27. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.

Are these words useful for the HSK?

Yes — every word is tagged with its HSK level (HSK 1–6 or 7+), so you can prioritise words for your target level.

What is the best way to memorise them?

Learn them as a scene group with spaced repetition: listen and repeat, study the example sentence, review the next day. The companion app has built-in SRS and four quiz types.

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