ruǎn jiàn
software
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这个软件很好用。
Zhège ruǎnjiàn hěn hǎo yòng.
This software is very easy to use.
我正在使用这个软件。
Wǒ zhèngzài shǐyòng zhège ruǎnjiàn.
I am using this software.
这个软件的功能很强大。
Zhège ruǎnjiàn de gōngnéng hěn qiángdà.
This software has powerful functions.
应用程序 (ying yong cheng xu)
application software
软件程序 (ruan jian cheng xu)
software program
硬件 (yìngjiàn)
hardware
固件 (gùjiàn)
firmware
The Chinese word for "software" is **软件** (ruǎnjiàn). It is a compound word consisting of two characters: **软** (ruǎn) and **件** (jiàn).**软** (ruǎn) means "soft" or "flexible". It is often used to describe things that are not hard or solid, such as cloth, paper, or water. In the context of software, **软** refers to the intangible nature of computer programs and data.**件** (jiàn) means "piece" or "item". It is often used to count things that are not easily divisible, such as furniture, clothing, or machinery. In the context of software, **件** refers to a single unit of software, such as a program, a library, or a module.The combination of **软** and **件** creates the word **软件** (ruǎnjiàn), which literally means "soft piece". This term is used to refer to computer programs and data in general, as well as to specific types of software, such as operating systems, application software, and middleware.The term **软件** was first used in China in the 1950s, and it has since become the standard way to refer to software in Chinese. It is also used in other East Asian countries and regions, such as Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
