家用电器 (jiā yòng diàn qì)

noun HSK 4

Traditional 家用電器

jiā yòng diàn qì

household appliances · home appliances · domestic electrical appliances

Meaning

家用电器 refers to electrical devices and appliances used in the home for everyday tasks. It encompasses a wide range of products including refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, air conditioners, and microwaves. This term is commonly used in shopping contexts, home improvement discussions, and product advertising.

Usage

This is a formal, standard term widely used in retail, advertising, and everyday conversation when discussing home electronics. Native speakers might shorten it to 家电 (jiā diàn) in casual speech. It's commonly seen in store signs, product categories, and when discussing household purchases or repairs.

Examples

01
我们最近买了很多家用电器，包括洗衣机和冰箱。
Wǒmen zuì jìn mǎi le hěn duō jiā yòng diàn qì, bāo kuò xǐ yī jī hé bīng xiāng.
We recently bought many household appliances, including a washing machine and refrigerator.
02
这家商店的家用电器价格比较便宜。
Zhè jiā shāng diàn de jiā yòng diàn qì jià gé bǐ jiào pián yi.
The household appliances at this store are relatively inexpensive.

Characters

Measure words

件jiàn一件家用电器
台tái三台家用电器

Common collocations

家用电器商店
jiā yòng diàn qì shāng diàn
household appliance store
购买家用电器
gòu mǎi jiā yòng diàn qì
to purchase household appliances
维修家用电器
wéi xiū jiā yòng diàn qì
to repair household appliances
家用电器市场
jiā yòng diàn qì shì chǎng
household appliance market

Origin

The term literally means 'home-use electric devices.' It became common in China during the 1980s and 1990s as household electrical appliances became more accessible to ordinary families during economic reforms.