When discussing advanced technology and networking in Chinese, the term 路由器 (lúyóuqì) is essential. It directly translates to "router" and is used in the same context as in English, referring to a device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Understanding 路由器 is crucial for topics such as internet infrastructure, network security, and home automation. For example, you might talk about setting up a new 路由器 (安装新路由器) or troubleshooting a network issue related to the 路由器 (路由器故障).
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The term 路由器 (lúyóuqì) is the standard and most common way to refer to a router in Chinese. It's a straightforward translation and is widely understood. You'll hear it used in everyday conversations when talking about internet connections, setting up Wi-Fi, or troubleshooting network issues. For example, if your internet isn't working, someone might ask, "你的路由器开了吗？" (Nǐ de lúyóuqì kāi le ma? - Is your router on?). Or if you're trying to connect to a new Wi-Fi network, you might say, "我需要路由器的密码" (Wǒ xūyào lúyóu qì de mìmǎ - I need the router's password).
A common mistake might be trying to overcomplicate the term or use a more literal translation. For instance, directly translating 'route machine' or something similar would not be correct. 路由器 is the established term. Another potential pitfall is confusing it with other network devices, but in general conversation, if you're talking about connecting to the internet wirelessly, 路由器 is the word you're looking for. Make sure to pronounce the tones correctly: lú (second tone), yóu (second tone), qì (fourth tone).
Teste-se 12 perguntas
My router is broken.
Do you need a new router?
This router is very expensive.
Read this aloud:
我买了一个新路由器。
Focus: lù yóu qì
Você disse:
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Read this aloud:
我的路由器是白色的。
Focus: bái sè de
Você disse:
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Read this aloud:
请问，路由器在哪里？
Focus: zài nǎ lǐ
Você disse:
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You want to buy a router for your home. Write a short sentence in Chinese asking where you can buy one. (Hint: 'where to buy' is '哪里买')
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Sample answer
路由器哪里买？
Your internet is not working. You think the router might be broken. Write a simple sentence in Chinese to express this. (Hint: 'broken' is '坏了')
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Sample answer
路由器坏了。
You need to connect to the internet. Write a sentence in Chinese saying 'I need a router.' (Hint: 'need' is '需要')
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Sample answer
我需要一个路由器。
为什么他不能上网？
Read this passage:
我家没有路由器，所以不能上网。我想买一个新路由器。
为什么他不能上网？
文章中说'我家没有路由器，所以不能上网。' (My home doesn't have a router, so I can't go online.)
文章中说'我家没有路由器，所以不能上网。' (My home doesn't have a router, so I can't go online.)
关于这个路由器，哪句话是错的？
Read this passage:
这个路由器很贵，但是它的速度很快。我的朋友说这个路由器很好用。
关于这个路由器，哪句话是错的？
文章中说'这个路由器很贵，但是它的速度很快。' (This router is expensive, but its speed is fast.)
文章中说'这个路由器很贵，但是它的速度很快。' (This router is expensive, but its speed is fast.)
说话的人想做什么？
Read this passage:
请问，这个商场有卖路由器吗？我需要一个。
说话的人想做什么？
问题是'这个商场有卖路由器吗？我需要一个。' (Excuse me, does this mall sell routers? I need one.) 表明他想买。
问题是'这个商场有卖路由器吗？我需要一个。' (Excuse me, does this mall sell routers? I need one.) 表明他想买。
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