Technology in Everyday Life
Technology in Everyday Life
Common Phrases and Vocabulary Related to Technology
- 电脑 (diànnǎo): Computer
- 手机 (shǒujī): Mobile phone
- 互联网 (hùliánwǎng): Internet
- 社交媒体 (shèjiāo méitǐ): Social Media
- 搜索引擎 (sōusuǒ yǐnqíng): Search engine
- 电子邮件 (diànzǐ yóujiàn): Email
- 应用程序 (yìngyòng chéngxù): Application/App
- 在线购物 (zàixiàn gòuwù): Online shopping
- 电子游戏 (diànzǐ yóuxì): Video Game
- 充电器 (chōngdiàn qì): Charger
Common Verbs in the Context of Technology
- 上网 (shàngwǎng): To go online
- 下载 (xiàzài): To download
- 浏览 (liúlǎn): To browse
- 发送 (fāsòng): Send
- 收到 (shōudào): Receive
- 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà): To call
- 充电 (chōngdiàn): To charge (battery)
You can use these verbs with the above nouns for forming sentences. For example, 我正在下载一个应用程序 (Wǒ zhèngzài xiàzài yīgè yìngyòng chéngxù - I am downloading an app)
Expressing Opinions on Technology
To express your thoughts on the role of technology in everyday life, you can use:
- 有用 (yǒuyòng): Useful
- 方便 (fāngbiàn): Convenient
- 浪费时间 (làngfèi shíjiān): Waste of time
- 有害 (yǒuhài): Harmful
- 上瘾 (shàngyǐn): Addictive
For example: 我觉得社交媒体是浪费时间 (Wǒ juéde shèjiāo méitǐ shì làngfèi shíjiān - I think social media is a waste of time)
Knowing your vocabulary and phrases around this topic can lead to meaningful and contemporary discussions on how technology impacts your life. Remember, these topics can yield cultural insights as well while engaging in conversations in Mandarin.