Definition
装置 can be a verb meaning 'to install' (like 安装) or a noun meaning 'device, equipment'. As a noun, it's more specific than 设备 (general equipment) and often refers to a single mechanical or electronic unit; 设施 is larger, like 'facilities' (e.g., public infrastructure).
verb
to installto set up
noun
deviceequipmentinstallation
Examples
- 装置。Gōngrénmen zhèngzài zhuāng zhì xīn de shēngchǎn xiàn.The workers are installing a new production line.
- 装置。Zhège ānquán zhuāng zhì néng zìdòng bàojǐng.This safety device can automatically sound an alarm.
- 装置。Wǒmen gōngsī fùzé zhěnggè xiāofáng xìtǒng de zhuāng zhì.Our company is responsible for installing the entire fire-fighting system.
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