noun HSK 4
Traditional 鼠標
computer mouse · mouse (device)
Meaning
鼠标 is the standard Chinese term for a computer mouse. The word literally combines 鼠 (rat/mouse) and 标 (mark/pointer), describing the device's small size and its function as a pointing tool. It's a modern technology term that has become essential vocabulary in the digital age.
Usage
This is the standard term used across all Chinese-speaking regions for computer mice. In Taiwan, you might also hear 滑鼠 (huá shǔ), but 鼠标 is universally understood. It's used in both casual and formal contexts when discussing computers and technology.
Examples
- 01我的鼠标坏了，需要买一个新的。, .My mouse is broken, I need to buy a new one.
- 02请用鼠标双击这个图标打开程序。.Please double-click this icon with the mouse to open the program.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个鼠标
- 只两只鼠标
Common collocations
- 无线鼠标wireless mouse
- 点击鼠标to click the mouse
- 鼠标右键right mouse button
- 鼠标左键left mouse button
Origin
A modern compound word created when computer mice were introduced to China. The term cleverly combines the device's mouse-like appearance (鼠) with its function as a pointer or marker (标).