Chinese

xìngnéng
Meaning: performance; function
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

性
能

Example sentences

This computer's performance is very good.
這臺機器的性能非常好。
这台机器的性能非常好。
The performance of this machine is very good.
這兩款手機在性能上有什麼區別嗎?
这两款手机在性能上有什么区别吗?
Is there any difference in performance between these two mobile phones?
這兩款產品在性能上有顯著的差異。
这两款产品在性能上有显著的差异。
These two products have significant differences in performance.
這兩輛車的性能沒有太大的差別。
这两辆车的性能没有太大的差别。
There is not much difference in performance between these two cars.
雖然這款手機的價格高昂,但性能非常出色。
虽然这款手机的价格高昂,但性能非常出色。
Although the price of this phone is high, its performance is excellent.
這輛車經過改裝後,性能大大提升。
这辆车经过改装后,性能大大提升。
This car's performance improved greatly after being modified.
銅是一種導熱性能非常好的金屬。
铜是一种导热性能非常好的金属。
Copper is a metal with very good thermal conductivity.

Usage Notes

Refers to the capabilities or efficiency of a machine or system.

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