Definition
带电 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to be electrified' or 'to carry electric charge'. When you need to insert aspect markers (了, 着, 过) or other elements, the two syllables can split: 带着电 (dài zhe diàn, 'carrying electric charge'). It is commonly used to warn that something is live or has electricity.
v.o.
to be electrifiedto carry electric charge
Examples
- 带电，。Zhège shèbèi yǐjīng dài diàn le, qǐng xiǎoxīn.This device is already electrified, please be careful.
- 。Wéixiū qián quèrèn diànxiàn méiyǒu dài zhe diàn.Before repairing, confirm that the wires are not carrying electric charge.
- 带电，。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào bú dài diàn, kěyǐ ānquán chùmō.This material is not electrified, you can touch it safely.
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