noun / adjective HSK 4
Traditional 數碼
digital · numeral · digit
Meaning
数码 refers to digital technology or numerical codes. It's commonly used as a modifier to describe electronic devices and digital products. The term literally combines 'number' (数) and 'code' (码), reflecting the binary nature of digital technology.
Usage
This word is frequently used in commercial and technical contexts, especially when describing consumer electronics. Native speakers commonly use it as an attributive adjective before nouns like 相机 (camera), 产品 (products), or 设备 (equipment). It's neutral in register and widely understood in modern Mandarin.
Examples
- 01我想买一台新的数码相机。.I want to buy a new digital camera.
- 02这家商店专门卖数码产品。.This store specializes in selling digital products.
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Common collocations
- 数码相机digital camera
- 数码产品digital products
- 数码设备digital equipment
- 数码时代digital age
Antonyms
Origin
The term emerged in the late 20th century as a translation concept for 'digital,' combining the traditional Chinese words for number and code to capture the essence of digital technology.