摄像头

shè xiàng tóu

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HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. webcam
2. surveillance camera

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 相机 xiàng jī 相机 xiàng jī at the opportune moment 摄像头 (webcam/surveillance camera) is a type of camera, while 相机 generally refers to a still or video camera.: at the opportune moment
• 监控 jiān kòng 监控 jiān kòng to monitor 摄像头 is often used for surveillance; 监控 is the broader concept of monitoring or surveillance equipment.: to monitor
• 镜头 jìng tóu 镜头 jìng tóu camera lens 镜头 means camera lens, a component of a 摄像头.: camera lens
• 视频 shì pín 视频 shì pín video 视频 is video; a 摄像头 captures 视频.: video

Usage notes

Common mistakes

摄像头 specifically means 'webcam' or 'surveillance camera'. Do not use it for a general camera for photography; use 相机 for that.

Example Sentences

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这个 摄像头 拍得很清楚。

This webcam captures very clearly.

这种微型 摄像头 非常隐蔽。

This miniature camera is very discreet.

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Child Words of 摄像头

• 像 像 xiàng: to resemble
• 摄像 摄像 shè xiàng: to videotape
• 头 头 tóu: head
• 摄 摄 shè: (bound form) to take in; to absorb; to assimilate