Writing
器具 (qì jù) — how to say "instrument" in Chinese
器具
Instrument, utensil
noun
Character composition
器
device
具
tool
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
厨房器具
chúfáng qìjù
kitchen utensils
Examples
这些器具用于实验室的日常操作。
These instruments are used for daily operations in the laboratory.
这是厨房器具。
This is a kitchen utensil.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "instrument" in Chinese?
"instrument" in Chinese is 器具 (qì jù).
器具 meaning in English
器具 (qì jù) means "Instrument, utensil".
How is 器具 pronounced?
It is pronounced qì jù (written as qi ju, qiju). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "instrument" in Chinese characters?
It is written 器具: 器 has 16 strokes, 具 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 器具?
器具 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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