家电

• Pinyin: jiā diàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 家 = 宀 (roof) + 豕 (pig), home; 电 = simplified from 電, electricity

Meaning

Home appliances; household electrical appliances.

Short for 家用电器. Includes refrigerators, washing machines, TVs, air conditioners, and other electrical devices used at home. A common term in shopping, retail, and everyday conversation.

Examples

1. 双十一期间家电打折力度很大，正是换新的好时机。 During Double Eleven, home appliances have big discounts — it's a great time to upgrade.
2. 智能家电越来越普及，可以用手机远程控制家里的各种设备。 Smart home appliances are becoming more popular, allowing you to remotely control various devices at home with your phone.
3. 搬新家之后，我们花了不少钱购置全套家电。 After moving to our new home, we spent quite a bit of money buying a full set of appliances.

Usage Guide

Context: shopping, home, technology

Tone: casual

Do Say

• 这家店的家电质量不错。(This store's home appliances are good quality.)
• 你们家的家电都是什么牌子的？(What brands are your home appliances?)

Don't Say

• 把手机称为家电 (Phones are 电子产品 or 手机, not typically 家电)

Origin & History

Abbreviation of 家用电器 (household electrical appliances). 家 (home) + 电 (electric) = home electronics.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal