🇨🇳 How to say

“computer” in Chinese

电脑diànnǎo
Illustration of "computer" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person sits at a desk typing on a laptop, with a desktop computer screen glowing nearby. The room is modern and well-lit, showing everyday technology use.

Usage note

电脑 literally means 'electric brain' and is the common word for computer in Mandarin, used for both desktops and laptops in everyday situations.

Examples

  • 我用电脑工作。

    I use a computer for work.

  • 你的电脑很新。

    Your computer is very new.

  • 电脑在桌子上。

    The computer is on the desk.

Quick check

What does "电脑" mean?

  • A. computer
  • B. wind
  • C. name
  • D. garden

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