卸载
xiezai
To uninstall
Literalmente: 卸 (xiè - to unload/remove) + 载 (zài - to load/carry)
En 15 segundos
- Use it to remove apps or software from your devices.
- Do not use it for deleting photos or single files.
- It literally means 'to unload' digital cargo from your system.
Significado
This is the word you use when you want to delete an app or software from your phone or computer. It literally means to 'unload' the digital weight from your device.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Complaining about phone storage
我的手机内存满了，得卸载几个游戏。
My phone memory is full; I need to uninstall a few games.
Giving technical advice to a parent
这个软件没用，你可以把它卸载了。
This software is useless; you can uninstall it.
Professional IT support
请尝试卸载并重新安装驱动程序。
Please try to uninstall and reinstall the driver.
Contexto cultural
As China moved rapidly into a mobile-first society, terms like `卸载` became household words. It reflects the high turnover of 'viral' apps in the Chinese market where users quickly install and uninstall trends. Interestingly, the character `载` also appears in ancient terms for horse carriages, showing a linguistic bridge from physical transport to digital data.
The 'Reinstall' Trick
If an app is buggy, Chinese speakers often say `卸载重装` (uninstall and reinstall). It's the universal fix!
Don't 'Uninstall' Photos
Remember, use `删除` (shānchú) for photos and files. Using `卸载` for a picture makes it sound like the picture is a living program.
En 15 segundos
- Use it to remove apps or software from your devices.
- Do not use it for deleting photos or single files.
- It literally means 'to unload' digital cargo from your system.
What It Means
卸载 is your go-to word for digital decluttering. Think of your phone as a truck. When you 'load' it with apps, that is 下载 (download). When you want to get rid of them, you 'unload' them. That is 卸载. It is the standard term for uninstalling software. It feels very technical but is used by everyone every day.
How To Use It
You use it just like a normal verb. You can say 卸载软件 (uninstall software) or 卸载这个App. It usually takes a direct object. If your phone is lagging, your friend might tell you to 卸载 some junk. It is simple, clean, and very common in modern life.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you are talking about technology. Use it when your storage is full. Use it when a game is too addictive and you need to quit. Use it when an app keeps crashing. It is perfect for texting, tech support, or casual chats about your new phone.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use 卸载 to mean 'deleting' a photo or a file. For that, you should use 删除 (shānchú). 卸载 is specifically for programs and applications. Also, do not use it for physical unloading of goods from a real truck. In that case, use 卸货 (xièhuò). Using 卸载 for a box of apples would sound very strange!
Cultural Background
In China, mobile storage is a constant battle. Apps like WeChat can take up massive amounts of space. 'Uninstalling' has become a bit of a lifestyle choice. People often talk about 'digital detoxing.' They might say they 卸载 social media to focus on work. It represents a clean break from a digital habit.
Common Variations
You might hear 一键卸载 (one-click uninstall). This is a common feature in Chinese utility apps. Another variation is 重新卸载 which means to uninstall and try again. Sometimes people use it metaphorically for 'unloading' mental stress. However, stick to the digital meaning first to be safe.
Notas de uso
The phrase is very stable across all regions of China. Just be careful not to confuse it with 'delete' for simple files.
The 'Reinstall' Trick
If an app is buggy, Chinese speakers often say `卸载重装` (uninstall and reinstall). It's the universal fix!
Don't 'Uninstall' Photos
Remember, use `删除` (shānchú) for photos and files. Using `卸载` for a picture makes it sound like the picture is a living program.
Metaphorical Use
Young people sometimes jokingly say they want to `卸载` their brain when they are tired of studying.
Ejemplos
6我的手机内存满了，得卸载几个游戏。
My phone memory is full; I need to uninstall a few games.
A very common daily complaint.
这个软件没用，你可以把它卸载了。
This software is useless; you can uninstall it.
Direct and helpful instruction.
请尝试卸载并重新安装驱动程序。
Please try to uninstall and reinstall the driver.
Standard technical phrasing.
那个App太难用了，我刚把它卸载了。
That app was so hard to use, I just uninstalled it.
Expressing frustration through digital action.
为了学习，我含泪卸载了抖音。
For the sake of studying, I tearfully uninstalled Douyin.
Hyperbole used for comedic effect.
我决定卸载所有社交软件，静心几天。
I decided to uninstall all social apps to find some peace for a few days.
Reflects a modern emotional boundary.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about removing an app.
这个软件太占空间了，我要把它 ___ 了。
Since the app takes up too much space (占空间), you want to uninstall (卸载) it.
Which word is used for software specifically?
我不喜欢这个游戏，我把它 ___ 掉了。
While '删除' (delete) is sometimes used loosely, '卸载' is the precise term for removing a game/app.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality of '卸载'
Talking to friends about phone apps.
快卸载它！
General daily use and tech talk.
我卸载了那个软件。
Technical manuals or IT support.
请确认是否卸载程序。
When to use '卸载'
Storage Full
卸载旧游戏
App Crashing
卸载重装
Digital Detox
卸载微博
Privacy Concerns
卸载不安全软件
Banco de ejercicios
2 ejercicios这个软件太占空间了，我要把它 ___ 了。
Since the app takes up too much space (占空间), you want to uninstall (卸载) it.
我不喜欢这个游戏，我把它 ___ 掉了。
While '删除' (delete) is sometimes used loosely, '卸载' is the precise term for removing a game/app.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 卸载 is used for both mobile apps and desktop software like 卸载Office.
The opposite is 安装 (ānzhuāng), which means to install.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without any issues.
No, for contacts you should use 删除 (shānchú) or 拉黑 (lāhēi - to block).
Not exactly. It means to remove a program from the system, while 'delete' (删除) usually refers to files or data.
You can say 正在卸载 (zhèngzài xièzài) to mean 'currently uninstalling'.
Not really, but people might say 删了 (shān le) as a lazy shortcut even for apps.
No, use 卸货 (xièhuò) for unloading physical goods.
It means 'one-click uninstall,' a common feature in cleaning apps.
Yes, it is appropriate for any software-like add-on.
Frases relacionadas
安装
To install
下载
To download
删除
To delete
更新
To update
