Chinese
diànxiàn
Meaning: electric wire; power line
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

電線
電
線
电线
电
线

Example sentences

That little bird is resting on the power line by the road.
為了防止火災發生,我們應該定期檢查電線。
为了防止火灾发生,我们应该定期检查电线。
To prevent fires, we should check the electrical wiring regularly.
這些電線是用銅做的。
这些电线是用铜做的。
These wires are made of copper.
定期檢查電線是為了消除火災隱患。
定期检查电线是为了消除火灾隐患。
Regularly checking electric wires is to eliminate fire hazards.
這場火災是由電線短路引起的。
这场火灾是由电线短路引起的。
This fire was caused by a short circuit in the wiring.
這種電線使用優質的絕緣材料包裹。
这种电线使用优质的绝缘材料包裹。
This type of wire is wrapped in high-quality insulating material.
鬆脫的電線絆倒了路人。
松脱的电线绊倒了路人。
A loose electric wire tripped a passerby.
爸爸用鉗子將電線剪斷了。
爸爸用钳子将电线剪断了。
Dad used pliers to cut the wire.

Usage Notes

Common term for wires used to conduct electricity, often insulated.

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