mou4 ji5 hei3模擬器模拟器
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Definition
Simulator or emulator; a tool or program used to replicate real-world systems or other electronic devices.
- simulator; a tool or program that replicates real-world systems or processes
- emulator; a tool or program that mimics the operation of other electronic devices
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of gaming or technical software, this term often refers to software that allows one platform to run programs designed for another. It is frequently shortened to 模擬器 in casual conversation when discussing console emulation on computers or mobile devices.
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Which game did you install on your emulator?
This flight simulator feels very realistic.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 模仿, which is the verb to imitate or mimic, whereas 模擬器 is strictly a noun referring to the tool or software itself.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
