续航 xùháng to continue a journey without refueling
(of an airplane, ship, vehicle etc) to continue a journey without refueling; (of an electronic device, battery etc) to run before needing to be recharged
How to remember 续航: 续 carry on + 航 vessel = to continue a journey without refueling.
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How it is used
- Originally an aircraft/ship's range without refueling, now mostly 'battery life' - 续航时间长 (xùháng shíjiān cháng) long battery life.
- Ubiquitous in gadget reviews: 续航能力 (xùháng nénglì) how long a device lasts on a charge.
- Modern tech register; the phone/laptop meaning now dominates everyday use.