温度计
When you're not feeling well, or if you want to check how hot or cold something is, you need a 温度计 (wēndùjì).
This word means "thermometer" in English. It's a tool that measures temperature.
So, if you have a fever, a doctor might use a 温度计 to see how warm you are.
You can also use a 温度计 to check the weather outside, or if your oven is hot enough to bake a cake!
Alright, let's talk about 温度计 (wēndùjì), which means thermometer. It's a straightforward word, but knowing how it fits in with other words can make your Chinese sound more natural. We'll cover some related terms and when you'd use them instead of, or with, 温度计.
§ Basic use of 温度计
温度计 is your go-to word for any kind of thermometer, whether it's for measuring body temperature, air temperature, or even the temperature of your food. It's a general term, and you can't really go wrong with it.
我需要一个温度计来量体温。
- Translation hint
- I need a thermometer to take my body temperature.
§ Related words: 体温计 (tǐwēnjì)
This one is more specific. 体温计 literally means 'body temperature meter'. So, if you're talking specifically about taking someone's temperature when they're sick, this is the most precise word to use.
医生用体温计给我量了体温。
- Translation hint
- The doctor used a body thermometer to take my temperature.
§ Related words: 寒暑表 (hánshǔbiǎo)
寒暑表 is an older, more traditional term for a thermometer, especially one used to measure ambient temperature (like the weather). You might see it in older texts or in more formal settings, but it's less common in everyday spoken Chinese now. 温度计 has largely replaced it.
墙上挂着一个寒暑表。
- Translation hint
- There's a thermometer hanging on the wall.
§ Related words: 测温枪 (cèwēnqiāng)
This is a more modern and specific term. 测温枪 translates to 'temperature measuring gun' or 'infrared thermometer gun'. You'll see these being used frequently, especially after the pandemic, for quick, non-contact temperature checks. It's a type of 温度计, but specifying 测温枪 tells you exactly what kind of thermometer it is.
入口处有人用测温枪测量体温。
- Translation hint
- Someone at the entrance was using a temperature gun to measure body temperature.
§ When to use which
- 温度计 (wēndùjì): Use this as your general term for any thermometer. If you're not sure, or if the specific type isn't important, this is the safest choice.
- 体温计 (tǐwēnjì): Use this when you're specifically talking about measuring human body temperature. It adds a layer of precision.
- 寒暑表 (hánshǔbiǎo): You'll likely encounter this less often in modern conversation. It's usually for ambient temperature and has a more traditional feel. Stick to 温度计 for general ambient thermometers.
- 测温枪 (cèwēnqiāng): Use this when you mean an infrared, non-contact thermometer gun. This is a very specific type of thermometer.
So, while 温度计 is a solid word to know, adding 体温计 and 测温枪 to your vocabulary will make your Chinese more precise and natural in different situations. Don't worry too much about 寒暑表 for daily use, but it's good to recognize it.
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Two syllables, standard tones.
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我需要一个温度计来量我的体温。
I need a thermometer to measure my body temperature.
这个温度计显示室内温度是二十五度。
This thermometer shows the indoor temperature is 25 degrees.
你用什么温度计来检查烤箱的温度？
What kind of thermometer do you use to check the oven's temperature?
医生用温度计给我孩子量体温。
The doctor used a thermometer to take my child's temperature.
把温度计放在冰箱里，看看它能显示多低的温度。
Put the thermometer in the refrigerator to see how low a temperature it can show.
现在很多智能手表都有内置的温度计功能。
Many smartwatches now have a built-in thermometer function.
这种古老的温度计是用玻璃和水银做的。
This old-fashioned thermometer is made of glass and mercury.
请给我拿一个温度计，我想知道水有多热。
Please get me a thermometer; I want to know how hot the water is.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
用温度计量体温
take one's temperature with a thermometer
温度计显示20度
the thermometer shows 20 degrees
温度计准确吗？
Is the thermometer accurate?
把温度计放进水里
put the thermometer in the water
检查温度计
check the thermometer
温度计指示什么？
What does the thermometer indicate?
温度计掉地上了
the thermometer fell on the ground
找一个温度计
find a thermometer
这个温度计很旧
this thermometer is very old
温度计没电了
the thermometer ran out of battery
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Remember the characters
Break down 温度计 into its components: 温 (wēn) means 'warm', 度 (dù) means 'degree' or 'measure', and 计 (jì) means 'meter' or 'gauge'. This literally translates to 'warmth-degree-meter'.
Practice pronunciation
The pinyin is wēndùjì. Pay attention to the tones: first tone for wēn, fourth tone for dù, and fourth tone for jì. Practice saying it aloud until it feels natural.
Common usage: measuring temperature
You'll most often use 温度计 when talking about measuring temperature. For example, 我需要一个温度计来量体温。 (Wǒ xūyào yīgè wēndùjì lái liáng tǐwēn.) - 'I need a thermometer to take my temperature.'
Describing the weather
You can also use it to talk about weather. For instance, 温度计显示今天很冷。 (Wēndùjì xiǎnshì jīntiān hěn lěng.) - 'The thermometer shows it's very cold today.'
Asking for a thermometer
If you need one, you might ask: 你有温度计吗？ (Nǐ yǒu wēndùjì ma?) - 'Do you have a thermometer?'
Talking about fever
When someone has a fever, you'd use a 温度计. 医生用温度计检查了我的体温。 (Yīshēng yòng wēndùjì jiǎnchále wǒ de tǐwēn.) - 'The doctor checked my temperature with a thermometer.'
Types of thermometers
While 温度计 is general, sometimes people specify: 体温计 (tǐwēnjì) for a body thermometer, or 室外温度计 (shìwài wēndùjì) for an outdoor thermometer.
Use with verbs
Common verbs used with 温度计 include 量 (liáng - to measure), 看 (kàn - to look at/read), and 用 (yòng - to use).
Contextual understanding
The context usually makes it clear. If you're talking about health, it's a medical thermometer. If about weather, it's an environmental thermometer.
Avoid literal translation errors
Don't confuse 温度计 (thermometer) with words for 'temperature' itself, like 温度 (wēndù). 温度计 is the tool, 温度 is the reading.
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Write a short sentence saying you need a thermometer because you have a fever.
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我发烧了，需要一个温度计。
Imagine you are at a clinic. Write a simple sentence asking the nurse for a thermometer.
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请给我一个温度计。
Write a sentence describing the thermometer as being 'very accurate'.
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这个温度计很准。
为什么小明需要一个温度计？ (Why does Xiaoming need a thermometer?)
Read this passage:
医生说，小明需要一个温度计。小明感觉不舒服，他发烧了。他的妈妈正在找温度计。
为什么小明需要一个温度计？ (Why does Xiaoming need a thermometer?)
文章中提到 '他发烧了'，所以小明需要温度计。(The passage mentions 'he has a fever', so Xiaoming needs a thermometer.)
文章中提到 '他发烧了'，所以小明需要温度计。(The passage mentions 'he has a fever', so Xiaoming needs a thermometer.)
这个温度计怎么样？ (How is this thermometer?)
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这个温度计是新的。它很好用，而且很便宜。我的家人都喜欢它。
这个温度计怎么样？ (How is this thermometer?)
文章中提到 '它很好用'。(The passage mentions 'it is good to use'.)
文章中提到 '它很好用'。(The passage mentions 'it is good to use'.)
护士想让你做什么？ (What does the nurse want you to do?)
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护士说，请用温度计测量体温。然后告诉我数字。
护士想让你做什么？ (What does the nurse want you to do?)
护士说 '请用温度计测量体温'。(The nurse said 'please use the thermometer to measure body temperature'.)
护士说 '请用温度计测量体温'。(The nurse said 'please use the thermometer to measure body temperature'.)
Choose the correct measure word for 温度计 (wēndùjì - thermometer).
个 (gè) is a common and versatile measure word that can be used with many nouns, including 温度计.
Which of the following phrases correctly uses 温度计 (wēndùjì - thermometer)?
You "look at" a thermometer to read the temperature. The other options don't make sense.
If you want to know if someone has a fever, what might you use?
A thermometer is used to measure body temperature, which helps determine if someone has a fever.
你生病了，需要用温度计来量体温。 (Nǐ shēngbìng le, xūyào yòng wēndùjì lái liáng tǐwēn. - You are sick, you need to use a thermometer to measure your body temperature.)
This statement is true. When you are sick, especially with a fever, you use a thermometer to check your temperature.
温度计是用来听音乐的。 (Wēndùjì shì yòng lái tīng yīnyuè de. - A thermometer is used to listen to music.)
This statement is false. A thermometer is used to measure temperature, not to listen to music.
在很冷的天气里，看温度计可以知道外面有多冷。 (Zài hěn lěng de tiānqì lǐ, kàn wēndùjì kěyǐ zhīdào wàimiàn yǒu duō lěng. - In very cold weather, looking at a thermometer can tell you how cold it is outside.)
This statement is true. A thermometer measures environmental temperature, so you can check it to see how cold it is outside.
You wake up feeling a bit unwell. Describe how you would use a thermometer to check your temperature. (In Chinese)
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我感觉不舒服，所以我想用温度计来量体温。
Write a short sentence about why it's important to have a thermometer at home. (In Chinese)
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家里有一个温度计很重要，因为我们可以知道有没有发烧。
Your friend is going on a trip to a cold place. What would you advise them to take, mentioning a thermometer? (In Chinese)
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你要去很冷的地方，别忘了带一个温度计。
根据这段话，孩子发烧了应该怎么做？ (What should you do if a child has a fever, according to this passage?)
Read this passage:
医生说，如果孩子发烧了，要用温度计测量体温。如果体温很高，就要吃药。
根据这段话，孩子发烧了应该怎么做？ (What should you do if a child has a fever, according to this passage?)
文章中提到，如果孩子发烧了，要先用温度计测量体温。
文章中提到，如果孩子发烧了，要先用温度计测量体温。
为什么在感冒的时候会用到温度计？ (Why is a thermometer used when you have a cold?)
Read this passage:
天气冷的时候，我们常常会感冒。感冒的时候，身体可能会发热。用温度计可以帮助我们知道体温是多少。
为什么在感冒的时候会用到温度计？ (Why is a thermometer used when you have a cold?)
文章中明确提到，用温度计可以帮助我们知道体温是多少。
文章中明确提到，用温度计可以帮助我们知道体温是多少。
作者为什么带奶奶去了医院？ (Why did the author take grandma to the hospital?)
Read this passage:
我的奶奶生病了，她总是觉得很热。我给她量了体温，发现她发烧了。我马上带她去了医院。
作者为什么带奶奶去了医院？ (Why did the author take grandma to the hospital?)
文章中说作者给奶奶量了体温，发现她发烧了，所以带她去了医院。
文章中说作者给奶奶量了体温，发现她发烧了，所以带她去了医院。
Imagine you are at home and feel sick. Your head feels warm. Write a short message (30-50 characters) to your friend asking if they have a thermometer you can borrow. Use '温度计'.
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我有点不舒服，感觉发烧了。你家有温度计可以借我用一下吗？
You are traveling and staying in a hotel. The air conditioning seems too cold. You want to know the room temperature. Write a question (20-40 characters) to the hotel staff asking if there is a thermometer in the room or at the front desk. Use '温度计'.
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请问房间里有温度计吗？或者前台有吗？
You are describing a science experiment to a friend. You need to measure the water temperature accurately. Write a sentence (20-40 characters) explaining that you used a thermometer for this. Use '温度计'.
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我用温度计准确地测量了水的温度。
根据短文，小明感冒后做了什么？
Read this passage:
小明感冒了，妈妈让他量体温。小明找到家里的温度计，发现温度计显示38.5摄氏度。妈妈看到后，决定带小明去看医生。
根据短文，小明感冒后做了什么？
短文中提到“小明找到家里的温度计，发现温度计显示38.5摄氏度。”，说明他量了体温。
短文中提到“小明找到家里的温度计，发现温度计显示38.5摄氏度。”，说明他量了体温。
厨师用什么来测量烤箱的温度？
Read this passage:
在厨房里，做蛋糕需要精确的温度控制。厨师用一个特殊的温度计来测量烤箱的温度，以确保蛋糕能烤得完美。这个温度计可以显示从0到300摄氏度的温度。
厨师用什么来测量烤箱的温度？
短文中明确指出“厨师用一个特殊的温度计来测量烤箱的温度”。
短文中明确指出“厨师用一个特殊的温度计来测量烤箱的温度”。
根据短文，作者出门前做了什么？
Read this passage:
冬天到了，户外气温很低。我出门前看了一眼家里的温度计，上面显示零下五度。所以我穿上了厚厚的羽绒服和围巾。
根据短文，作者出门前做了什么？
短文中提到“我出门前看了一眼家里的温度计”，这是他出门前做的动作。
短文中提到“我出门前看了一眼家里的温度计”，这是他出门前做的动作。
当你的孩子发烧时，你会用什么来测量他的体温？
温度计 (wēndùjì) is used to measure temperature.
如果你想知道房间的温度是多少，你应该看哪个设备？
温度计 (wēndùjì) shows the temperature.
医生检查病人体温时通常会用到什么？
医生用温度计 (wēndùjì) 来测量病人的体温。 (Doctors use a thermometer to measure a patient's body temperature.)
温度计是一种用来测量湿度的工具。
温度计 (wēndùjì) 是用来测量温度的，而不是湿度。 (A thermometer is used to measure temperature, not humidity.)
在烹饪时，一些厨师会使用温度计来确保食物煮熟到合适的温度。
是的，烹饪温度计 (pēngrèn wēndùjì) 可以帮助厨师精确控制食物的温度。 (Yes, cooking thermometers can help chefs precisely control food temperature.)
数字温度计比水银温度计更不准确。
现代数字温度计 (shùzì wēndùjì) 通常非常准确且易于读取，甚至可以比传统水银温度计 (shuǐyín wēndùjì) 更精确。 (Modern digital thermometers are often very accurate and easy to read, and can even be more precise than traditional mercury thermometers.)
测量微小温度变化所需的工具。
医生建议用什么来监测体温？
实验室里显示反应炉温度的仪器。
Read this aloud:
请你用“温度计”造一个句子，描述一个你曾经遇到的特殊情况。
Focus: 温, 度, 计
Dijiste:
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假设你正在向一个不懂中文的朋友解释什么是“温度计”，你会怎么说？
Focus: 温, 度, 计
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描述一下你在什么情况下会使用温度计？例如，生病时，或者做实验时。
Focus: 温, 度, 计
Dijiste:
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This sentence asks someone to use a thermometer to take a temperature. The standard order is 'Please use thermometer measure my body temperature.'
This sentence means 'This thermometer seems to be broken; the reading is not accurate.' The structure follows 'This thermometer seems broken, reading not accurate.'
This sentence translates to 'We need a more precise industrial thermometer to measure the furnace's temperature.' The order is 'We need a more precise industrial thermometer to measure furnace's temperature.'
当你在厨房烘焙时，你需要测量烤箱的精确温度。你会用什么工具？
温度计是测量温度的工具，适用于烘焙时测量烤箱温度。
在医学领域，医生经常用什么来检查病人的发烧情况？
温度计是测量体温的专用工具，用于检查发烧。
如果你想知道游泳池的水温是否适合游泳，你会使用哪种设备？
温度计是用来测量水温的正确工具。
在实验室里，化学家使用温度计来精确控制反应的温度。
温度计在化学实验中是必不可少的工具，用于监测和控制反应温度。
测量房间的亮度需要用到温度计。
温度计是测量温度的，测量亮度需要使用光度计。
预测天气时，气象学家会使用温度计来记录和分析空气温度变化。
空气温度是天气预报的重要指标，温度计用于收集这些数据。
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Remember the characters
Break down 温度计 into its components: 温 (wēn) means 'warm', 度 (dù) means 'degree' or 'measure', and 计 (jì) means 'meter' or 'gauge'. This literally translates to 'warmth-degree-meter'.
Practice pronunciation
The pinyin is wēndùjì. Pay attention to the tones: first tone for wēn, fourth tone for dù, and fourth tone for jì. Practice saying it aloud until it feels natural.
Common usage: measuring temperature
You'll most often use 温度计 when talking about measuring temperature. For example, 我需要一个温度计来量体温。 (Wǒ xūyào yīgè wēndùjì lái liáng tǐwēn.) - 'I need a thermometer to take my temperature.'
Describing the weather
You can also use it to talk about weather. For instance, 温度计显示今天很冷。 (Wēndùjì xiǎnshì jīntiān hěn lěng.) - 'The thermometer shows it's very cold today.'
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