计算机 jìsuànjī computer
computer; (Taiwan) calculator
How to remember 计算机: 计 calculate + 算 calculate + 机 machine = computer.
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How it is used
- Computer - the formal/technical term: 计算机科学 (jìsuànjī kēxué) computer science, 计算机专业.
- In mainland everyday speech people more often say 电脑 (diànnǎo); 计算机 dominates in academic, official and CS contexts.
- Note in Taiwan 計算機 can mean a calculator; measure word 台.
Example sentences
- 您会使用计算机吗？ Nín huì shǐyòng jìsuànjī ma?Can you use a computer?
- 我在学习计算机科学。 Wǒ zài xuéxí jìsuànjīkēxué.I'm studying computer science.
- 大多数人认为计算机永远不会有思考的能力。 Dàduōshù rén rènwéi jìsuànjī yǒngyuǎn búhuì yǒu sīkǎo de nénglì.Most people think computers will never be able to think.