器械

qì xiè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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equipment; facilities; installations

设备 is a broader term for 'equipment' or 'facilities', often used for a set of devices or installations.

tool

工具 means 'tool' and is more general, covering both hand tools and abstract tools.

weapon

武器 specifically means 'weapon', while 器械 can also mean 'weapon' in certain contexts.

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instrument; apparatus

Both can mean 'instrument' or 'apparatus', but 器械 often implies mechanical or physical tools, while 仪器 refers to measuring or scientific instruments.

器械 is often used with 体育 (sports) or 医疗 (medical) to specify the type of equipment, e.g., 体育器械 (sports equipment).

器械 is a formal term, commonly seen in technical or professional contexts, less used in everyday casual conversation.

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这家医院有先进的医疗器械。

This hospital has advanced medical instruments.

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medical equipment

device

appliance