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内核 (nèi hé) — kernel (of a nut or pit); core, crux, main point; (computing) kernel, kernel space

Definition

Literally 'inner core,' used for the core of a problem/argument and the technical 'kernel' in computing. More formal than 核心, with no emotional or metaphorical warmth — it's the hard center.

noun
kernel (of a nut or pit)corecruxmain point(computing) kernelkernel space

Examples

  • 内核。
    Zhè ge táo zi de nèi hé hěn yìng.
    The kernel of this peach is very hard.
  • 内核。
    Wèn tí de nèi hé zài yú quē fá gōu tōng.
    The crux of the problem lies in a lack of communication.
  • 内核。
    Cāo zuò xì tǒng de nèi hé fù zé guǎn lǐ nèi cún.
    The operating system kernel is responsible for managing memory.
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Abstract ConceptsComputers & Internet

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