配件

• Pinyin: pèi jiàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 配 = 酉 + 己 (wine vessel + self — match, pair); 件 = 亻 + 牛 (person + ox — a countable item or document)

Meaning

Accessory; component part; a supplementary piece that attaches to or supports a main device or product.

Used in manufacturing, electronics, and retail for parts that accompany or supplement a main product. Includes everything from spare parts to optional add-ons. 配件市场 (aftermarket parts) is an important term in automotive and consumer electronics contexts.

Examples

1. 这款相机的原装配件质量稳定，但价格较贵。 The original accessories for this camera are reliably made, but they’re pricey.
2. 汽车维修店备有各种型号的配件，以应对不同车型的需求。 Auto repair shops keep a wide range of parts on hand to meet the needs of different models.
3. 手机配件市场竞争激烈，第三方产品价格普遍低于原厂。 The phone accessory market is fiercely competitive, and third-party products are generally cheaper than the manufacturer’s.

Usage Guide

Context: manufacturing, electronics, automotive, retail

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 该型号无人机的替换配件可在官方旗舰店直接购买，确保兼容性。(Replacement components for this drone model can be purchased directly from the official flagship store to ensure compatibility.)
• 进口精密设备的配件供应周期较长，企业需提前规划备货量。(The supply cycle for spare parts of imported precision equipment tends to be long, so companies need to plan their stock levels in advance.)

Don't Say

• 他给汽车配件了新轮胎 — use 换上 or 安装 as the verb; 配件 is a noun (the part itself), not a verb phrase

Origin & History

配 (match, fit, accompany) + 件 (item, piece) — a piece that fits alongside a main item

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal