calculating machine; computer
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
calculating machine; computer; device that performs mathematical operations
neutralA general term for any machine that performs calculations. Historically includes mechanical and electronic types.
Zǎo早
qī期
de的
jì计
suàn算
jī机
shì是
shǒu手
yáo摇
de的
，
fēi非
cháng常
bèn笨
zhòng重
。
Early computers were hand-cranked and very bulky.
Zhè这
tái台
jī机
xiè械
jì计
suàn算
jī机
bǎo保
cún存
dé得
fēi非
cháng常
hǎo好
。
This mechanical calculating machine is very well preserved.
noun
computer (esp. electronic computer); a programmable electronic device for storing and processing data
neutralThis is the most common modern meaning, synonymous with "电脑". It encompasses desktops, laptops, servers, etc.
Xiàn现
dài代
shēng生
huó活
lí离
bù不
kāi开
jì计
suàn算
jī机
。
Modern life is inseparable from computers.
Tā他
mǎi买
le了
yī一
tái台
xīn新
jì计
suàn算
jī机
lái来
wán玩
yóu游
xì戏
。
He bought a new computer to play games.
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Jì计
suàn算
jī机
kē科
xué学
shì是
fā发
zhǎn展
zuì最
kuài快
de的
lǐng领
yù域
zhī之
yī一
。
Computer science is one of the fastest developing fields.