Tools in Chinese

Huānyíng láidào Rocket Chinese. This time, we're going to talk about a group of words that is sure to come in handy – tools – whether or not you're handy! These words are sure to be useful if you're traveling to China, but they'll be especially vital if you're living there.

Pay close attention and repeat the words aloud after listening. We'll get you fixed up with all the Chinese vocabulary on 工具 gōngjù that you'll need.

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Pronouncing tools in Chinese

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工具
gōngjù
Tools
斧子
fǔzi
The axe
záo
The chisel
锤子
chuízi
The hammer
páo
The plane
钉子
dīngzi
The nail
螺丝钉
luósīdīng
The screw
The saw
卷尺
juǎnchǐ
Tape measure
工具箱
gōngjùxiāng
The tool box
螺丝刀
luósīdāo
The screwdriver
钳子
qiánzi
The pliers
扳手
bānshǒu
The wrench
螺栓
luóshuān
The bolt
螺丝头
luósītóu
The nut
金属丝
jīnshǔsī
The wire

Hěnhǎo! That's it for this lesson. Now you've got loads of vocabulary for tools and hardware under your tool belt! Some of these words are difficult to pronounce. But practice, practice, practice!

Next time you're working on something around the house, think of what you're using in Chinese and these words will become easy in no time.

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