At the A1 level, you only need to recognize '充电器' (chōngdiànqì) as the word for a phone charger. You should be able to point to one and say '这是充电器' (This is a charger) or ask '充电器在哪里?' (Where is the charger?). At this stage, don't worry about technical types or voltages. Just focus on the basic need: your phone is '没电了' (méi diàn le - out of power) and you need a '充电器'. You might also learn the word '手机' (shǒujī - phone) alongside it, as they are almost always used together. Remember the three characters: 充 (fill), 电 (electricity), 器 (device). It is a very logical word to memorize. If you can say '我有充电器' (I have a charger) and '我没有充电器' (I don't have a charger), you have mastered the A1 usage of this word.
At the A2 level, you should be able to use '充电器' in more practical, everyday situations. This includes borrowing one from a friend or colleague. You should be able to say '能不能借你的充电器?' (Can I borrow your charger?). You should also start to distinguish between the charger and the '线' (xiàn - cable). At this level, you might also describe the charger slightly, such as '我的充电器是白色的' (My charger is white). You will likely encounter this word while traveling, so knowing how to ask a hotel receptionist '这里有充电器吗?' (Is there a charger here?) is very useful. You are also expected to use basic measure words, so '一个充电器' (yí gè chōngdiànqì) is the correct way to count them. You should also be aware of '充电宝' (chōngdiànbǎo - power bank) as a related but different item.
At the B1 level, your vocabulary expands to include the condition and specific types of chargers. You should be able to talk about a charger being '坏了' (huàile - broken) or '丢了' (diūle - lost). You might say '我的充电器坏了,我得买个新的' (My charger is broken, I have to buy a new one). You will also start using more specific verbs like '插' (chā - to plug in) and '拔' (bá - to unplug). For example, '充电完了,请把充电器拔掉' (Charging is finished, please unplug the charger). At this level, you can also discuss the speed of charging, using terms like '快' (kuài - fast) or '慢' (màn - slow). You should be comfortable using the word in a variety of settings, such as at work, in a cafe, or while discussing electronics with friends.
At the B2 level, you can handle more technical and specific discussions involving '充电器'. You should know terms like '原装' (yuánzhuāng - original/official) versus '第三方' (dì-sānfāng - third-party). You might discuss the pros and cons of different chargers: '虽然第三方充电器便宜,但原装的更安全' (Although third-party chargers are cheap, the original ones are safer). You should also be familiar with '无线充电器' (wúxiàn chōngdiànqì - wireless charger) and '快充' (kuàichōng - fast charge). At this level, you can explain problems in detail, such as '这个充电器接触不良' (This charger has a poor connection). You might also use the word in the context of environmental issues, such as the waste created by different charging standards or the move toward universal USB-C chargers.
At the C1 level, you should be able to use '充电' and '充电器' in metaphorical or idiomatic ways. For example, '旅游是我充电的方式' (Traveling is my way of recharging/getting energized). You can discuss the word in the context of complex economic or technical topics, such as the '充电器标准化' (standardization of chargers) and its impact on global supply chains. You should be able to understand and participate in nuanced debates about technology, such as whether companies should include a '充电器' in the box with new phones. Your use of the word will be precise, distinguishing between '适配器' (adapter), '变压器' (transformer), and '充电器' (charger) based on the formal or technical requirements of the conversation.
At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of the word and its surrounding ecosystem. You can discuss the intricate details of 'GaN (氮化镓) 充电器' technology or the protocols like 'PD快充' (Power Delivery fast charge) with ease. You can read technical patents or high-level economic reports regarding the charging accessory market. You understand the subtle cultural implications of 'sharing a charger' as a social bonding moment in Chinese youth culture. You can use the word in any register, from slang to highly academic or legal Chinese. You might even use the term in creative writing or poetry to symbolize the need for energy, connection, or the dependency of modern humans on their devices.

充电器 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • A device used to provide energy to a battery.
  • Composed of characters meaning 'fill', 'electricity', and 'device'.
  • Essential for smartphones, laptops, and other portable electronics.
  • Commonly paired with '借' (borrow), '带' (bring), and '坏' (broken).

The term 充电器 (chōngdiànqì) is an essential noun in modern Chinese, referring to a charger—the device used to replenish the battery of electronic gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. In a world increasingly dependent on mobile technology, this word is among the most frequently used by both locals and travelers. The word is composed of three distinct characters that perfectly describe its function: chōng (to fill or charge), diàn (electricity), and (device or apparatus). Together, they literally mean 'electricity-filling device.'

Functional Context
You will use this word whenever your device battery is low. Whether you are at a coffee shop, an airport, or a friend's house, asking for a 'chōngdiànqì' is a universal survival skill for the digital age.

我的手机没电了,你有充电器吗?(My phone is out of power, do you have a charger?)

Historically, as China became the world's manufacturing hub for electronics, the vocabulary surrounding these devices became standardized. While '适配器' (shìpèiqì - adapter) is the technical term for the power brick, '充电器' is the colloquial and most common term used in daily life. It encompasses the entire unit required to get power from the wall to your device. Understanding this word is vital because, in China, shared power bank services (充电宝) are ubiquitous, but you will still need to know how to talk about your own charger when those are not available.

Anatomy of the Word
充 (Chōng) means to fill or satisfy. 电 (Diàn) means electricity or lightning. 器 (Qì) means a tool or vessel. This logical construction is typical of Chinese technical vocabulary.

这个充电器充电很快。(This charger charges very quickly.)

In more formal settings, such as a product manual or a tech review, you might see it referred to as a '电源充电器' (diànyuán chōngdiànqì - power charger), but in 99 percent of conversations, the three-syllable version is sufficient. It is also important to distinguish it from the '充电线' (chōngdiànxiàn - charging cable). Often, people mistakenly ask for a 'charger' when they actually just need the 'cable'. In Chinese, being specific helps: '充电器' usually implies the plug/brick, while '线' (xiàn) specifies the cord.

Using 充电器 in a sentence is straightforward because it functions as a standard noun. However, the verbs associated with it are specific. You 'use' (用 yòng), 'borrow' (借 jiè), 'bring' (带 dài), or 'lose' (丢 diū) a charger. When you want to say you are plugging it in, you use the verb '插' (chā - to insert).

Common Verb Pairings
The most common structure is [Subject] + [Verb] + [充电器]. For example, '我忘了带充电器' (I forgot to bring the charger).

请问这里有可以插充电器的地方吗?(Is there a place here where I can plug in a charger?)

When discussing compatibility, you might use the word with adjectives like '原装' (yuánzhuāng - original/official) or '快充' (kuàichōng - fast-charging). For instance, '原装充电器对电池更好' (The original charger is better for the battery). If you are in a store, you might ask, '这个充电器多少钱?' (How much is this charger?). The measure word for a charger is usually '个' (gè), which is the general classifier.

Asking for Help
If you need to borrow one, the polite form is '能不能借你的充电器用一下?' (Can I borrow your charger for a bit?).

不要把充电器一直插在插座上。(Don't leave the charger plugged into the socket all the time.)

In technical discussions, you might hear about '无线充电器' (wúxiàn chōngdiànqì - wireless charger). This is a growing trend in China's tech-savvy cities. You might say, '我的手机支持无线充电器' (My phone supports wireless chargers). Additionally, when traveling, you might need a '旅行充电器' (lǚxíng chōngdiànqì - travel charger/adapter) to fit different international plug standards.

You will hear 充电器 in almost every corner of modern Chinese life. In homes, it is a daily essential. '你看到我的充电器了吗?' (Have you seen my charger?) is a common morning refrain. In offices, colleagues often share chargers, leading to questions like '谁有华为的充电器?' (Who has a Huawei charger?).

Public Spaces
In high-speed trains (高铁 Gāotiě), you will often hear announcements or see signs regarding the use of '充电器' at the seats. Passengers frequently ask attendants where the charging ports are located.

在飞机场,很多人都在找可以给充电器接通电源的地方。(At the airport, many people are looking for places where they can connect their chargers to power.)

In electronics markets like those in Shenzhen or Beijing’s Zhongguancun, the word is shouted by vendors. '快充充电器,便宜卖!' (Fast chargers, selling cheap!). If you visit a service center for your phone, the technician will likely ask you to bring your '原装充电器' to test if the charging issue is with the phone or the accessory. Even in schools and universities, students are constantly discussing whose charger is the fastest or most portable.

Online Shopping
On platforms like Taobao or JD.com, searching for '充电器' will yield millions of results, categorized by wattage (瓦 wǎ), brand, and port type (接口 jiékǒu).

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 充电器 with 充电宝 (chōngdiànbǎo). While both are used to charge devices, a 'chōngdiànbǎo' is a portable power bank or battery pack that doesn't need to be plugged into a wall to charge your phone. A 'chōngdiànqì' specifically refers to the wall plug/adapter. If you ask a friend for a 'chōngdiànqì' while walking in a park, they will be confused because there are no sockets nearby!

Charger vs. Cable
Another common error is using '充电器' when you only need the cable. The cable is '充电线' (chōngdiànxiàn). If you have the wall plug but forgot the cord, you must ask for the 'xiàn'.

错误:我要买一个充电器来连电脑。(Error: I want to buy a charger to connect to the computer - when meaning a data cable.)

Learners also sometimes confuse '插座' (chāzuò - socket/outlet) with '充电器'. You plug the '充电器' into the '插座'. If you say '我的充电器在墙上' (My charger is on the wall), it sounds a bit strange; it's better to say '我的充电器插在墙上的插座里' (My charger is plugged into the wall socket).

Finally, avoid using '充' alone as a noun. While '充' is the action of charging, it cannot represent the device. You must include '器' to signify the object. Using the correct measure word '个' is also important, although '只' (zhī) is occasionally heard for smaller electronic items, '个' is the standard for chargers.

While 充电器 is the most common term, there are several related words you should know to be precise in different contexts.

充电宝 (Chōngdiànbǎo)
This is a portable power bank. 'Bǎo' means treasure or precious item, reflecting how valuable these are when your phone is dying on the go.
适配器 (Shìpèiqì)
This means 'adapter'. It is a more technical term often used for laptop power bricks or specialized industrial equipment. You'll see this in technical manuals.

我需要一个电脑适配器。(I need a computer adapter.)

Another related term is 插头 (chātóu), which literally means 'plug'. The 'chātóu' is the part of the charger that actually goes into the wall. If the metal prongs of your charger are bent, you would say the 'chātóu' is broken. Conversely, 插口 (chākǒu) or 接口 (jiékǒu) refers to the port on the phone where the cable connects.

In some regions or older contexts, you might hear 变压器 (biànyāqì), which means 'transformer'. While a charger does transform voltage, this term is usually reserved for large industrial transformers or those heavy boxes used to convert 220V to 110V for imported appliances. Don't use this for your phone charger unless you want to sound like an electrical engineer from the 1980s!

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character for electricity '电' used to represent the flashes of lightning in the sky before it was adapted to represent modern electricity in the 19th century.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/
US /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
In 'chōngdiànqì', each syllable is distinct, but the emphasis often falls slightly on the first syllable 'chōng'.
هم‌قافیه با
器 (qì) rhymes with 意 (yì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 气 (qì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 记 (jì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 利 (lì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 地 (dì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 戏 (xì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 继 (jì) 器 (qì) rhymes with 丽 (lì)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 'chōng' as 'chóng' (2nd tone).
  • Pronouncing 'qì' as 'qī' (1st tone).
  • Confusing the 'ch' sound with 'q' sound.
  • Merging 'diàn' and 'qì' too quickly.
  • Ignoring the fourth tone on 'qì'.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Characters are relatively common and easy to recognize.

نوشتن 3/5

The character '器' has many strokes and can be tricky for beginners.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Three syllables with distinct tones; easy to master with practice.

گوش دادن 1/5

Very distinct sound, hard to confuse with other words.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

电 (diàn) 手机 (shǒujī) 有 (yǒu) 在哪里 (zài nǎlǐ) 借 (jiè)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

插座 (chāzuò) 电池 (diànchí) 百分之 (bǎifēnzhī) 数据线 (shùjùxiàn) 充满 (chōngmǎn)

پیشرفته

电压 (diànyā) 电流 (diànliú) 功率 (gōnglǜ) 氮化镓 (dànhuàjiā) 协议 (xiéyì)

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

这是我的充电器。

This is my charger.

Simple [Subject] + [Verb] + [Object] structure.

2

充电器在哪里?

Where is the charger?

Asking location using '在哪里'.

3

我有一个充电器。

I have a charger.

Using the measure word '个' (gè).

4

你的充电器是黑色的。

Your charger is black.

Describing color with '是...的'.

5

请给我充电器。

Please give me the charger.

Polite request using '请'.

6

手机需要充电器。

The phone needs a charger.

Basic noun-verb-noun sentence.

7

这不是充电器。

This is not a charger.

Negative sentence using '不'.

8

充电器很小。

The charger is very small.

Adjective description using '很'.

1

能不能借你的充电器用一下?

Can I borrow your charger for a bit?

Polite request using '能不能...用一下'.

2

我忘了带充电器了。

I forgot to bring the charger.

Using '忘了' (forgot) and '带' (bring).

3

这个充电器多少钱?

How much is this charger?

Asking for price using '多少钱'.

4

我的充电器在包里。

My charger is in the bag.

Indicating location inside an object.

5

你要买充电器吗?

Do you want to buy a charger?

Simple question with '吗'.

6

我需要一个苹果手机的充电器。

I need an Apple phone charger.

Specifying the object with a modifier.

7

你的充电器线很长。

Your charger cable is very long.

Focusing on the '线' (cable) of the charger.

8

他在找他的充电器。

He is looking for his charger.

Continuous action using '在找'.

1

我的充电器坏了,充不进电。

My charger is broken, it won't charge.

Using '充不进电' to describe a charging failure.

2

请问这里有可以插充电器的地方吗?

Is there a place here where I can plug in a charger?

Asking for a place to perform an action.

3

不要一直把充电器插在插座上。

Don't leave the charger plugged into the socket all the time.

Negative command using '不要'.

4

这个充电器充电非常快。

This charger charges very quickly.

Describing the speed of the action.

5

我把充电器留在家里了。

I left the charger at home.

Using the '把' construction for disposal/placement.

6

你需要什么接口的充电器?

What interface charger do you need?

Asking for specific details using '什么接口'.

7

这个充电器是通用的吗?

Is this charger universal?

Using '通用' (universal/common use).

8

我买了一个新的无线充电器。

I bought a new wireless charger.

Describing a specific type of charger.

1

为了安全,建议使用原装充电器。

For safety, it is recommended to use the original charger.

Using '为了' (for the sake of) and '建议' (recommend).

2

我的充电器可能接触不良。

My charger might have a poor connection.

Using '接触不良' (poor contact/connection).

3

新款手机通常不再附赠充电器。

Newer phones usually no longer come with a charger included.

Using '附赠' (give as a present/include).

4

这个大功率充电器可以给笔记本电脑充电。

This high-power charger can charge a laptop.

Using '大功率' (high power).

5

你应该检查一下充电器是否发热严重。

You should check if the charger is overheating.

Using '是否' (whether) and '发热' (generate heat).

6

虽然这个充电器很便宜,但质量堪忧。

Although this charger is cheap, the quality is worrying.

Using '虽然...但' and the advanced word '堪忧'.

7

现在的充电器大多采用氮化镓技术。

Most chargers nowadays use Gallium Nitride technology.

Using technical terminology.

8

请把充电器收好,别乱放。

Please put the charger away properly, don't leave it lying around.

Using '收好' (put away neatly).

1

书本是我精神上的充电器。

Books are my spiritual charger.

Metaphorical use of '充电器'.

2

充电器接口的统一有利于减少电子垃圾。

The unification of charger interfaces is beneficial for reducing electronic waste.

Discussing environmental policy and benefits.

3

他忘了带充电器,这让他感到非常焦虑。

He forgot his charger, which made him feel very anxious.

Using '这让...' to describe a resulting feeling.

4

这款充电器具备过流保护功能。

This charger features overcurrent protection.

Using formal technical language '具备...功能'.

5

在快节奏的生活中,我们需要找到自己的充电器。

In a fast-paced life, we need to find our own 'chargers' (ways to recharge).

Philosophical metaphorical use.

6

由于充电器规格不一,给用户带来了诸多不便。

Due to inconsistent charger specifications, users have been brought much inconvenience.

Using '由于' (due to) and '诸多' (many).

7

该品牌的充电器以耐用著称。

This brand's chargers are famous for their durability.

Using '以...著称' (famous for).

8

他总是随身携带充电器,以防万一。

He always carries a charger with him, just in case.

Using '以防万一' (just in case).

1

充电器市场的激烈竞争促使了技术的飞速革新。

Fierce competition in the charger market has prompted rapid technological innovation.

High-level economic/market analysis vocabulary.

2

有关部门正在制定更严格的充电器能效标准。

Relevant departments are formulating stricter energy efficiency standards for chargers.

Formal administrative language.

3

该充电器的设计兼顾了美学与实用性。

The design of this charger balances aesthetics and practicality.

Using '兼顾' (give consideration to both).

4

无线充电技术的普及可能会让传统的线缆充电器退出历史舞台。

The popularization of wireless charging technology might cause traditional cable chargers to exit the stage of history.

Using the idiom '退出历史舞台'.

5

这款充电器不仅支持多种协议,还能智能分配功率。

This charger not only supports multiple protocols but also intelligently allocates power.

Describing complex logic and features.

6

在数字化生存的今天,充电器已然成为人类器官的延伸。

In today's digital existence, the charger has already become an extension of human organs.

Philosophical/Sociological commentary.

7

该厂商因充电器质量问题面临大规模召回。

The manufacturer is facing a large-scale recall due to charger quality issues.

Using formal business/legal terms like '召回' (recall).

8

我们应当审视充电器生产过程中的碳足迹。

We should examine the carbon footprint in the production process of chargers.

Using environmental science terminology.

ترکیب‌های رایج

原装充电器
无线充电器
快充充电器
便携式充电器
车载充电器
万能充电器
借充电器
丢了充电器
买充电器
插充电器

عبارات رایج

充电器坏了

— The charger is broken or malfunctioning.

我的充电器坏了,得去修。

充电器没带

— Forgot to bring the charger along.

充电器没带,手机快没电了。

充电器发烫

— The charger is getting very hot/overheating.

充电器发烫,快把它拔了。

充电器接口

— The connector/port of the charger.

这个充电器接口不对。

充电器线断了

— The cable of the charger is broken/frayed.

充电器线断了,不能用了。

充电器功率

— The wattage/power level of the charger.

这个充电器功率很大。

找充电器

— Looking for the charger.

你帮我找一下充电器。

共享充电器

— Shared/rental chargers (common in China).

商场里有共享充电器。

数据线充电器

— A charger using a data cable.

我有数据线充电器。

充电器收纳

— Storing or organizing chargers.

充电器收纳盒很有用。

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"充电"

— Used metaphorically to mean gaining new knowledge or resting to regain energy.

周末去图书馆充电。

common
"满电状态"

— Metaphorically being full of energy/enthusiasm.

他今天处于满电状态。

slang
"电量不足"

— Metaphorically feeling tired or exhausted.

工作了一整天,我现在电量不足。

informal
"精神充电"

— To recharge one's spirit or mind.

听音乐是一种精神充电。

literary
"自动充电"

— Recovering energy naturally without outside help.

睡一觉就能自动充电。

informal
"移动充电站"

— A person who is always energetic and inspires others.

她是我们的移动充电站。

informal
"断电"

— To suddenly lose focus or energy; to have a brain fart.

我刚才大脑突然断电了。

slang
"高压充电"

— Learning or working under intense pressure.

这一周都在进行高压充电。

metaphorical
"无线充电"

— Getting inspired or energized without direct contact/effort.

看他的演讲就像在无线充电。

creative
"超级快充"

— Extremely fast learning or recovery.

他的大脑简直是超级快充。

informal

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

充电 (chōngdiàn - the act of charging)
电 (diàn - electricity)
器 (qì - device)
充电宝 (chōngdiànbǎo - power bank)
充电线 (chōngdiànxiàn - cable)

فعل‌ها

充电 (chōngdiàn - to charge)
充 (chōng - to fill)
断电 (duàndiàn - to cut power)
通电 (tōngdiàn - to connect power)

صفت‌ها

充满电的 (chōngmǎn diàn de - fully charged)
没电的 (méi diàn de - out of power)

مرتبط

插座 (chāzuò)
插头 (chātóu)
电池 (diànchí)
电压 (diànyā)
电流 (diànliú)

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روش یادسپاری

Imagine a 'Container' (器) that you 'Fill' (充) with 'Lightning' (电).

تداعی تصویری

Picture a wall plug with a small bolt of lightning going into a box.

شبکه واژگان

手机 电脑 插座 线 电池

چالش

Try to find three different '充电器' in your house and label them with their Chinese name.

ریشه کلمه

The word is a modern compound created to describe electrical technology. '充' (chōng) originally meant to fill a vessel with liquid. '电' (diàn) originally meant lightning. '器' (qì) has always meant a tool, vessel, or apparatus.

معنای اصلی: A device that fills something with lightning.

Sino-Tibetan (Sinitic).

بافت فرهنگی

None, it is a neutral technical term.

In the West, chargers are often just accessories, but in tech-centric Chinese cities, they are seen as life-lines.

The 'Charger-gate' controversy when Apple stopped including chargers in boxes. Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei market, the world's capital of chargers. Viral videos of people struggling to find chargers in public.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Home

  • 充电器在桌上
  • 帮我拿一下充电器
  • 谁在用我的充电器?
  • 充电器拔了吗?

Office

  • 你有电脑充电器吗?
  • 我的充电器借给同事了
  • 办公室有充电器
  • 这个充电器是谁的?

Travel

  • 别忘了带充电器
  • 充电器在行李箱里
  • 酒店有充电器借吗?
  • 机场有充电器插座

Store

  • 我想买个快充充电器
  • 这个充电器保修多久?
  • 有没有更小的充电器?
  • 原装充电器多少钱?

Emergency

  • 手机快关机了,急需充电器
  • 充电器坏了怎么办?
  • 哪里有共享充电器?
  • 求一个充电器!

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"请问你带充电器了吗?我的手机快没电了。"

"你觉得无线充电器好用还是有线的更好用?"

"你的充电器充电快吗?我的要充好久。"

"我最近买了一个氮化镓充电器,非常小巧。"

"糟糕,我把充电器落在咖啡馆了,你看到了吗?"

موضوعات نگارش

写一下如果你去旅行却忘了带充电器,你会怎么办?

你觉得未来我们还需要实体的充电器吗?为什么?

描述一下你家里有多少个充电器,它们都是给什么设备用的。

如果你的生活需要一个'精神充电器',那会是什么?

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