Definition
机子 (jīzǐ) is an informal, colloquial noun for a machine or device, often used in everyday speech for things like a phone, computer, or any small appliance. It can also specifically refer to a textile loom or the trigger mechanism of a gun. The tone of 子 is third tone here, distinguishing it from the neutral-tone suffix common in other words.
n.
small machine or device (colloquial)loom (for weaving)trigger (of a gun or mechanism)
Examples
- 机子，。Zhège jī zǐ hěn hǎo yòng, wǒ měitiān dōu lí bù kāi tā.This device is very useful; I can't do without it every day.
- 机子。Lǎo yéye yòng nèi tái gǔlǎo de jī zǐ zhī bù.The old grandpa weaves cloth with that ancient loom.
- 机子，。Qiāng de jī zǐ huài le, xūyào xiūlǐ.The gun's trigger is broken and needs repair.
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