din6 hei3 faa3電氣化电气化
Jyutpingdin6 hei3 faa3
Yaledihn hei fa
Definition
To electrify; to convert a machine or system to run on electricity.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or technical contexts regarding infrastructure, such as railways or public utilities. It carries a sense of modernization and industrial transition rather than simply plugging in a household appliance. You will most frequently encounter it in news reports or official announcements about urban development.
Examples
This railway line has already completed electrification.
The government plans to electrify the entire transport system.
Related words
Common phrases
electrified train
full electrification
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe charging a battery or turning on an electronic device. It specifically refers to the large scale conversion of mechanical systems to electrical power, not the act of using electricity itself.
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Grammar guides
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