dàikuān

带宽

Word · NounTraditional帶寬

bandwidth; data transfer capacity

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

bandwidth; frequency range width

technical

In telecommunications, it refers to the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies in a band, measured in Hertz (Hz). This is the fundamental meaning.

Zhè这
gè个
tōng通
xìn信
xìn信
dào道
de的
dài带
kuān宽
shì是
èr2
shí0
qiān千
hè赫
 。

The bandwidth of this communication channel is 20 kilohertz.

Yīn音
pín频
xìn信
hào号
de的
dài带
kuān宽
jué决
dìng定
le了
shēng声
yīn音
de的
bǎo保
zhēn真
dù度
 。

The bandwidth of an audio signal determines its fidelity.

2.

noun

data transfer rate; network throughput capacity

technical

In computer networking, it refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network or internet connection, measured in bits per second (bps). This is the modern, more common usage for general audiences.

Wǒ我
jiā家
wǎng网
luò络
de的
dài带
kuān宽
shì是
yī1
bǎi0
zhào0
bǐ兆
tè比
měi特
miǎo每
 秒
 。

My home internet bandwidth is 100 megabits per second.

Shì视
pín频
huì会
yì议
xū需
yào要
hěn很
gāo高
de的
wǎng网
luò络
dài带
kuān宽
 。

Video conferencing requires high network bandwidth.

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Zhè这
gè个
fú服
wù务
qì器
de的
dài带
kuān宽
bù不
gòu够
 ,
dǎo导
zhì致
wǎng网
zhàn站
fǎng访
wèn问
hěn很
màn慢
 。

The server's bandwidth is insufficient, causing the website to load slowly.