🇨🇳 How to say

“mobile phone” in Chinese

手机shǒujī
Illustration of "mobile phone" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young woman checks notifications on her smartphone while sitting on a park bench. The screen lights up with colorful app icons.

Usage note

手机 literally means 'hand machine' and is the universal term for mobile phones in Chinese, used in both casual and formal contexts.

Examples

  • 我的手机没电了。

    My phone is out of battery.

  • 他用手机拍照。

    He takes photos with his phone.

  • 这是她的新手机。

    This is her new mobile phone.

Quick check

What does "手机" mean?

  • A. mobile phone
  • B. map
  • C. yesterday
  • D. train

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