shōu yīn jī
radio (set)
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我每天早上都听收音机。
wǒ měitiān zǎoshang dōu tīng shōuyīnjī.
I listen to the radio every morning.
收音机里正在播放音乐。
shōuyīnjī lǐ zhèngzài bōfàng yīnyuè.
The radio is playing music.
我用收音机收听新闻。
wǒ yòng shōuyīnjī shōutīng xīnwén.
I use the radio to listen to the news.
无线电收音机 (wúxiàn diàn shōu yīn jī)
Radio
收音盒 (shōu yīn hé)
Radio
电视机 (diànshìjī)
television
留声机 (liúshēngjī)
phonograph
The Chinese word 收音机 (shōuyīnjī) for "radio" is a compound of three characters: 收 (shōu), meaning "to receive"; 音 (yīn), meaning "sound"; and 机 (jī), meaning "machine". The term 收音机 literally translates to "sound-receiving machine", accurately describing the function of a radio. This etymology provides a clear and concise explanation of the word's origin and meaning, making it easier for HSK learners to understand and remember.
