Mandarin Word of the Day
手机
/SHOU-ji/ • noun — 18th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: mobile phone; cell phone
Examples
- 我的手机没电了。
(My phone is out of battery.) - 请把手机调成静音。
(Please put your phone on silent.) - 你可以用手机上网吗？
(Can you use your phone to go online?)
Synonyms
- 电话
- 移动电话
Used in everyday speech to refer to a mobile/smartphone. Common contexts: talking about calling, texting, apps, battery, or asking someone to silence their device.
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