gei1 gin2機件机件
Jyutpinggei1 gin2
Yalegēi gín
Definition
Mechanical parts or components that make up a machine.
neutraltechnologywork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the internal, functional parts of a machine rather than external accessories or aesthetic pieces. It is often used in technical or formal contexts, such as when describing mechanical failure or maintenance issues. While 零件 is a more general term for any spare part, 機件 implies a more integrated role within the mechanical system.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
There is a problem with the car's components, it needs to be taken for repairs.
The components of this machine are very delicate, do not take them apart randomly.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 零件, but 機件 is typically reserved for complex machinery or internal mechanisms, whereas 零件 is a broader term that can apply to any individual piece or spare part.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
