Meaning
器具 refers to tools, implements, or utensils used for specific purposes or tasks. It's a somewhat formal term that encompasses a wide range of functional objects, from kitchen utensils to medical instruments to workshop tools. The word emphasizes the functional, purposeful nature of these objects.
Usage
器具 is more formal than everyday words like 工具 (tool) and is commonly used in written contexts, technical descriptions, or when referring to specialized equipment. It appears frequently in contexts like kitchen utensils (厨房器具), medical equipment (医疗器具), or laboratory apparatus (实验室器具). Native speakers might use more specific terms in casual conversation.
Examples
- 01这些厨房器具都是不锈钢制作的。.These kitchen utensils are all made of stainless steel.
- 02医院需要购买一批新的医疗器具。.The hospital needs to purchase a batch of new medical instruments.
Characters
Measure words
- 件一件器具
- 套一套器具
Common collocations
- 厨房器具kitchen utensils
- 医疗器具medical instruments
- 实验器具laboratory apparatus
- 运动器具sports equipment
Origin
Both characters relate to tools and implements. 器 originally depicted a container with a dog guarding it, later evolving to mean vessels and tools in general. 具 contains 貝 (shellfish/treasure) and originally meant to prepare or provide, extending to mean tools and implements.