Definition
部件 (bù jiàn) means a component or part that functions as a unit within a machine or system (e.g., a computer's motherboard). It is distinct from 部分 (bù fen) 'portion/section', 成分 (chéng fèn) 'ingredient', and 元素 (yuán sù) 'element' — which are more abstract or general. Among technical parts, 部件 usually refers to a larger assembled unit, while 零件 (líng jiàn) is a smaller spare part and 配件 (pèi jiàn) an accessory.
noun
componentpart (of a machine or system)
Easily confused
- 不见bù jiànsound-alikenot to see, not to meet
Examples
- 部件。Zhège jīqì de jǐ gè bù jiàn xūyào gēnghuàn le.A few components of this machine need to be replaced.
- 部件。Diànnǎo de měi gè bù jiàn dōu hěn zhòngyào.Every component of a computer is important.
- 部件。Wǒmen zhèngzài jiǎnchá suǒyǒu diànzǐ bù jiàn.We are checking all electronic components.
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