gon1 din6 ci4乾電池干电池
Jyutpinggon1 din6 ci4
Yalegōn dihn chìh
Definition
Dry cell battery; a lightweight, portable battery commonly used in daily household electronics.
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How it's used
While 乾電池 is the technical term for dry cell batteries, most people in daily life simply refer to them as 電芯. Using 乾電池 sounds slightly more formal or scientific, similar to saying 'dry cell' instead of 'battery' in English. It is most commonly used when distinguishing between different types of power sources or when reading product labels.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
The remote is out of power, help me change two batteries.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 乾電池 for all types of batteries, but it specifically refers to the standard disposable ones. For rechargeable batteries, use 充電池 instead.
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