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故障 (gù zhàng): breakdown, malfunction

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
breakdown, malfunction
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • malfunction
  • breakdown
  • defect
  • shortcoming
  • fault
  • failure
  • impediment
  • error
  • bug (in software)

Chinese explanation

  • 机器、设备或系统不能正常工作的现象
  • 也泛指事物运转中出现的毛病或障碍。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

happening

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Example sentences

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This machine has malfunctioned and needs immediate repair.

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Due to an electrical circuit malfunction, the entire building lost power.

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The engineer is investigating the cause of the system malfunction.

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A car engine malfunction caused us to be late.

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