电子 diàn zǐ
“electronic; electron (particle physics)”
nounHSK 3Traditional 電子
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
No exact written-form entry for 电子 was found in our transcription of the 2025 exam syllabus. This does not establish a level for compounds, variants or unlisted uses.
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用法How to use 电子
电子 usually means “electronic” and is used before a noun to describe things that work with electricity or computers, such as 电子邮件 (email) or 电子书 (e-book). It normally appears as part of a compound noun rather than alone. Typical pattern: 电子 + noun.
例句Example sentences
- 我给老师发了一封电子邮件。wǒ gěi lǎo shī fā le yì fēng diàn zǐ yóu jiàn.I sent an email to the teacher.
- 妹妹每天用电子词典学中文。mèi mei měi tiān yòng diàn zǐ cí diǎn xué zhōng wén.My younger sister uses an electronic dictionary to study Chinese every day.
- 这家店卖电子书和电脑。zhè jiā diàn mài diàn zǐ shū hé diàn nǎo.This shop sells e-books and computers.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我用电子给朋友发了一封信。
✓我用电子邮件给朋友发了一封信。
电子 is not a standalone tool or service; use 电子邮件 for email.
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✗我想买一个电子。
✓我想买一个电子产品。
电子 cannot stand alone as a noun for an electronic device; it usually modifies another noun.