Definition
电线 (diànxiàn) refers specifically to an electrical wire or power cord — the physical conductor you plug in or connect. 线 (xiàn) is more general (thread, string, any thin line), and 线路 (xiànlù) means 'line, circuit' as a system or route, not the cord itself.
noun
wirepower cord
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 电线，。Zhè gēn diàn xiàn tài xì le, bù néng yòng.This wire is too thin; it can't be used.
- 电线。Qù wǔjīndiàn mǎi yì gēn diàn xiàn ba.Go to the hardware store and buy a wire.
- 电线。Zhèxiē diàn xiàn wàimiàn bāo zhe hòu hòu de sùliào.These wires are wrapped in thick plastic.
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