Definitions
- 1. malfunction
- 2. breakdown
- 3. defect
- 4. shortcoming
- 5. fault
- 6. failure
- 7. impediment
- 8. error
- 9. bug (in software)
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
故障 typically pairs with 发生, 排除, 出现; not used with 做.
Example Sentences
2 shown机器突然发生了 故障 。
The machine suddenly malfunctioned.
故障 ！
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