noun HSK 4
Traditional 家電
home appliances · household electrical appliances
Meaning
家电 refers to electrical appliances used in the home for everyday tasks. It's a shortened form of 家用电器 (jiā yòng diàn qì). This includes devices like refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, air conditioners, and microwaves.
Usage
This is a common, neutral term used in everyday conversation, shopping contexts, and business. Native speakers frequently use it when discussing purchases, repairs, or household needs. It appears often in advertisements and retail settings like 家电商场 (home appliance store).
Examples
- 01我们最近买了很多新家电。.We recently bought a lot of new home appliances.
- 02这家商场的家电价格比较便宜。.The home appliances at this mall are relatively inexpensive.
Characters
Measure words
- 件一件家电
- 台几台家电
Common collocations
- 家电商场home appliance mall
- 购买家电to purchase home appliances
- 维修家电to repair home appliances
- 大型家电large home appliances
Origin
Shortened compound from 家用电器, literally 'home-use electrical devices.' The abbreviation became standard as these products became common household items in the late 20th century.