显示器 (xiǎn shì qì)

noun HSK 5

Traditional 顯示器

xiǎn shì qì

monitor · display screen · display device

Meaning

显示器 refers to an electronic display screen, most commonly a computer monitor. It is the output device that shows visual information from a computer or other electronic device. The word is widely used in computing contexts and technology discussions.

Usage

This is a standard technical term used in everyday computing contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing computer hardware, office equipment, or shopping for electronics. It's neutral in register and appropriate for both casual and formal settings.

Examples

01
我的显示器太小了，想换一个大一点的。
Wǒ de xiǎn shì qì tài xiǎo le, xiǎng huàn yī gè dà yīdiǎn de.
My monitor is too small; I want to replace it with a bigger one.
02
这个显示器的分辨率很高，画面非常清晰。
Zhège xiǎn shì qì de fēn biàn lǜ hěn gāo, huà miàn fēi cháng qīng xī.
This monitor has high resolution; the image is very clear.

Characters

Measure words

台tái一台显示器
个gè一个显示器

Common collocations

液晶显示器
yè jīng xiǎn shì qì
LCD monitor
显示器屏幕
xiǎn shì qì píng mù
monitor screen
双显示器
shuāng xiǎn shì qì
dual monitors
换显示器
huàn xiǎn shì qì
to replace/change the monitor

Origin

The word combines 显示 (xiǎnshì, meaning 'to display/show') with 器 (qì, meaning 'device/instrument'), literally creating 'display device.' This is a modern technical term formed using classical Chinese morphemes.