Definition
兼容 (jiān róng) means 'to be compatible' and is used almost exclusively for technology: software, hardware, systems working together. 配套 (pèi tào) means 'to form a complete set' (e.g., matching furniture or equipment), while 匹配 (pǐ pèi) is a more formal word for matching in suitability (colors, partners) or technical pairing.
verb
to be compatible (with)
Examples
- 兼容。Zhè kuǎn xīn shǒujī jiān róng suǒyǒu zhǔliú yìngyòng.This new phone is compatible with all mainstream apps.
- 兼容，。Liǎng gè xìtǒng bù jiān róng, xūyào shēngjí.The two systems are not compatible and need an upgrade.
- 兼容。Zhè kuǎn dǎyìnjī yǔ diànnǎo wánquán jiān róng.This printer is fully compatible with the computer.
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