上机 (shǎng) — to start using a computer; to operate a machine

Definition

上机 (shàng jī) means 'to get on / use a computer or machine' — short for logging onto a workstation. Common in IT and lab contexts; not used for ordinary phone or household device use.

verb
to start using a computerto operate a machine

Examples

  • 上机
    Wǒ jīn tiān xià wǔ yào qù shǎng.
    I need to use the computer this afternoon.
  • Tā shàng le yí gè xiǎo shí de jī.
    He used the computer for an hour.
  • Nǐ shàng guò jǐ cì jī?
    How many times have you used the computer?

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