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Definition
Electrical appliance, typically referring to household products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to household devices powered by electricity rather than heavy industrial machinery. It is frequently paired with 傢俬 to describe the contents of a home or the act of furnishing a new apartment. When discussing small kitchen gadgets, people often use the more specific term 廚房電器.
Measure word
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We bought a lot of new electrical appliances for the house.
Is there any electrical appliance broken in your house?
Related words
Common phrases
furniture and electrical appliances
small electrical appliances
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 電子產品, which refers specifically to electronic gadgets like phones, tablets, or computers. While both use electricity, 電器 generally implies larger household appliances like refrigerators or washing machines.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
