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充电 (chōng diàn): to charge

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to charge
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to charge
to recharge (a battery)
(fig.) to recharge ones batteries (through leisure)
to update ones skills and knowledge

Chinese explanation

给电池或电子设备补充电能，使其能继续使用，例如给手机充电
比喻通过学习、休息等方式恢复精力或增加知识储备。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

sufficient

HSK 3

lightning

Example sentences

My phone is out of battery; I need to charge it.

Please charge the laptop; we'll need it for the meeting tomorrow.

This type of battery can be recharged and reused.

Electric cars can also be charged at highway service areas.

Before going to bed at night, don't forget to charge your watch.

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