地线 (dì xiàn) — ground wire (electrical), earth wire
Definition
In electrical contexts, 地线 (dìxiàn) is the safety wire that connects an appliance to earth, diverting fault current to prevent shock. Often paired with 零线 (the neutral wire) in wiring diagrams.
noun
ground wire (electrical)earth wire
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 地线。Ān zhuāng diàn qì shí bì xū jiē hǎo dì xiàn.You must connect the ground wire properly when installing electrical appliances.
- 地线，。Rú guǒ dì xiàn méi yǒu jiē hǎo, kě néng huì yǒu chù diàn wēi xiǎn.If the ground wire is not connected properly, there may be a risk of electric shock.
- 地线，。Gōng chéng shī jiǎn chá le dì xiàn, què rèn tā méi yǒu wèn tí.The engineer checked the ground wire and confirmed it was fine.
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