芯片

xīn piàn

CL 块 kuài 片 piàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. computer chip
2. microchip

Word relationships

Related words

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• 处理器 chǔ lǐ qì 处理器 chǔ lǐ qì processor processor, commonly a chip: processor
• 半导体 bàn dǎo tǐ 半导体 bàn dǎo tǐ semiconductor semiconductor, material basis for chips: semiconductor

Synonyms

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• 集成电路 jí chéng diàn lù 集成电路 jí chéng diàn lù integrated circuit technical term for integrated circuit: integrated circuit

Usage notes

Collocations

Common measure word: 块 (kuài), e.g., 一块芯片 (a chip). Also 片 (piàn) is sometimes used.

Common mistakes

Not to be confused with 薯片 (shǔ piàn, potato chips) or 卡片 (kǎ piàn, card); 芯片 specifically refers to electronic microchips.

Example Sentences

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这块 芯片 的速度非常快。

This chip's speed is very fast.

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Words Containing 芯片

• 芯片组 芯片组 xīn piàn zǔ: chipset

Child Words of 芯片

• 片 片 piān: disk
• 片 片 piàn: thin piece
• 芯 芯 xīn: lamp pith
• 芯 芯 xìn: core