Today’s word of the day is 器 (qì) which means ‘device’. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 器 (qì).
机器 (jī qì) Machine
The first word is 机器 (jī qì) which means ‘machine’. A way of using it in a sentence is: 工厂里有很多庞大的机器。(Gōngchǎng li yǒu hěnduō pángdà de jīqì.) There are many enormous machines in the factory.
充电器 (chōngdiàn qì) Charger
Another word we can create with 器 (qì) is 充电器 (chōngdiàn qì). This means ‘charger’. 充 means ‘to charge’, 电 means ‘electricity’, and 器means ‘machine’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我忘记带充电器了。(Wǒ wàngjì dài chōngdiàn qìle.) I forgot to bring my charger.
乐器 (yuè qì) Musical instrument
Finally, we can create the word 乐器 (yuè qì) which means ‘musical instrument’. A way of using it in a sentence is 你会演奏乐器吗? (Nǐ huì yǎnzòu yuèqì ma?) Can you play a musical instrument?