Meaning
器械 refers to various types of equipment, tools, or apparatus used for specific purposes. It commonly appears in contexts related to sports equipment, medical instruments, mechanical devices, and fitness apparatus. The word combines 器 (vessel/utensil) and 械 (device/tool) to create a formal term for implements and machinery.
Usage
This is a fairly formal or technical term commonly used in professional contexts like sports facilities (gym equipment), medical settings (surgical instruments), or industrial environments (machinery). In everyday conversation, people might use simpler words like 设备 (shèbèi) or specific terms for particular items. It frequently appears in compounds like 医疗器械 (medical equipment) or 健身器械 (fitness equipment).
Examples
- 01健身房里有各种各样的健身器械。.The gym has all kinds of fitness equipment.
- 02医生使用专业的医疗器械进行手术。.The doctor uses professional medical instruments to perform surgery.
Characters
Measure words
- 件一件器械
- 台一台器械
Common collocations
- 健身器械fitness equipment
- 医疗器械medical equipment/devices
- 体育器械sports equipment
- 机械器械mechanical equipment
Origin
Both characters have ancient origins relating to tools and implements. 器 originally depicted a dog guarding four vessels, symbolizing precious utensils. 械 combines 木 (wood) and 戒 (warning/weapon), originally referring to wooden implements or weapons, later extending to mechanical devices.