Electronics Shopping
intermediate买电子产品
Learn to discuss devices, compare features, ask about warranties, and navigate China's booming electronics market in Chinese.
37 words12 phrases2 dialogues~25 min study time
Vocabulary
37 words — click any row for an example sentence
Devices
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 手机 | shǒujī | mobile phone; cellphone | noun |
| 电脑 | diànnǎo | computer | noun |
| 平板 | píngbǎn | tablet | noun |
| 耳机 | ěrjī | earphones; headphones | noun |
| 充电器 | chōngdiànqì | charger | noun |
| 笔记本电脑 | bǐjìběn diànnǎo | laptop | noun |
| 智能手表 | zhìnéng shǒubiǎo | smartwatch | noun |
| 充电宝 | chōngdiànbǎo | portable charger; power bank | noun |
| 音箱 | yīnxiāng | speaker | noun |
Features
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 内存 | nèicún | memory; RAM; storage | noun |
| 屏幕 | píngmù | screen; display | noun |
| 电池 | diànchí | battery | noun |
| 摄像头 | shèxiàngtóu | camera (on a device) | noun |
| 像素 | xiàngsù | pixel; resolution | noun |
| 处理器 | chǔlǐqì | processor; CPU | noun |
| 续航 | xùháng | battery life; endurance | noun |
Buying
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 保修 | bǎoxiū | warranty | noun |
| 退货 | tuìhuò | to return goods; to make a return | verb |
| 发票 | fāpiào | receipt; invoice | noun |
| 正品 | zhèngpǐn | genuine product; authentic item | noun |
| 二手 | èrshǒu | second-hand; used | adjective |
| 打折 | dǎ zhé | to give a discount | verb |
| 性价比 | xìngjiàbǐ | price-performance ratio; value for money | noun |
| 新款 | xīnkuǎn | new model; latest version | noun |
Brands
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 华为 | Huáwéi | Huawei | noun |
| 小米 | Xiǎomǐ | Xiaomi | noun |
| 苹果 | Píngguǒ | Apple (the brand) | noun |
General
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 品牌 | pǐnpái | brand | noun |
| 配件 | pèijiàn | accessories; parts | noun |
| 数据线 | shùjùxiàn | data cable; charging cable | noun |
| 下载 | xiàzài | to download | verb |
| 系统 | xìtǒng | system; operating system | noun |
| 维修 | wéixiū | to repair; maintenance | verb |
| 上市 | shàngshì | to go on sale; to be released (product) | verb |
| 快充 | kuàichōng | fast charging | noun |
| 旗舰店 | qíjiàn diàn | flagship store | noun |
| 对比 | duìbǐ | to compare; comparison | verb |
Key Phrases
Essential expressions
这款手机多少钱？
Zhè kuǎn shǒujī duōshao qián?
How much is this phone?
Asking the price of a specific phone model in a store.
有没有现货？
Yǒu méiyǒu xiànhuò?
Is it in stock?
Asking whether a product is available for immediate purchase.
这款手机的电池能用多久？
Zhè kuǎn shǒujī de diànchí néng yòng duō jiǔ?
How long does the battery last on this phone?
Asking about battery life before buying a device.
可以帮我贴一下膜吗？
Kěyǐ bāng wǒ tiē yíxià mó ma?
Can you put a screen protector on for me?
Requesting screen protector installation after purchasing a phone.
支持快充吗？
Zhīchí kuàichōng ma?
Does it support fast charging?
Asking about a phone's charging capabilities.
保修期是多长时间？
Bǎoxiū qī shì duō cháng shíjiān?
How long is the warranty period?
Asking about the warranty coverage before purchasing.
这个是正品还是仿品？
Zhège shì zhèngpǐn háishi fǎngpǐn?
Is this a genuine product or an imitation?
Verifying the authenticity of a product, especially at markets.
我想买一副降噪耳机。
Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yí fù jiàngzào ěrjī.
I want to buy a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
Telling the shop assistant what you are looking for.
你推荐哪个品牌的？
Nǐ tuījiàn nǎge pǐnpái de?
Which brand do you recommend?
Asking for a brand recommendation from a shop assistant.
双十一买电子产品很划算。
Shuāng shíyī mǎi diànzǐ chǎnpǐn hěn huásuàn.
Buying electronics on Singles' Day is a great deal.
Commenting on the best time to buy electronics in China.
屏幕碎了可以换吗？
Píngmù suì le kěyǐ huàn ma?
Can the screen be replaced if it cracks?
Asking about repair options for a damaged screen.
请帮我把数据转到新手机上。
Qǐng bāng wǒ bǎ shùjù zhuǎn dào xīn shǒujī shàng.
Please help me transfer the data to my new phone.
Requesting data transfer service when buying a new phone in a store.
Dialogues
Practice conversations
Buying a New Phone
A customer goes to an electronics store to buy a new smartphone and discusses features and prices with the sales assistant.
Speaker A
你好，我想买一部新手机，有什么推荐的吗？
Speaker B
您平时主要用手机做什么？打电话、拍照还是玩游戏？
Speaker A
主要是拍照和看视频，所以我想要屏幕大一点、摄像头好一点的。
Speaker B
那我推荐这款华为的新款，五千万像素的摄像头，屏幕六点七寸，续航也很强。
Speaker A
这款多少钱？有没有打折？
Speaker B
原价四千九百九十九，现在活动价四千二百九十九。而且保修两年。
Speaker A
性价比还不错。有256G的吗？
Speaker B
有的，256G的只要加三百块。需要帮您贴膜和装手机壳吗？
Cultural note: Chinese electronics stores often provide free or low-cost value-added services such as screen protector installation (贴膜), data transfer, and phone case fitting. Sales staff are knowledgeable and will typically ask about your usage habits to recommend a suitable model. The term 性价比 (price-performance ratio) is extremely common in Chinese consumer culture.
Returning a Faulty Product
A customer returns to the store because the laptop they bought a few days ago has a problem with the screen.
Speaker A
你好，我三天前在这里买了一台笔记本电脑，但是屏幕有问题。
Speaker B
什么问题？您带发票了吗？
Speaker A
屏幕上有一个亮点，一直闪。发票在这里。
Speaker B
我看看。确实有一个亮点。您想换一台还是退货？
Speaker A
能换一台同款的吗？我还是很喜欢这个型号的。
Speaker B
没问题，现在帮您换。新的电脑我先检查一下屏幕，确认没问题再给您。
Speaker A
太好了，谢谢你。数据能帮我转过去吗？
Speaker B
可以的，大概需要半个小时。您在旁边坐一下等等。
Cultural note: Chinese consumer protection law (消费者权益保护法) gives buyers the right to return or exchange products within seven days of purchase for online orders. For in-store purchases, policies vary by store, but most major electronics retailers offer similar protections. Keeping your receipt (发票) is essential for any return or warranty claim in China.
Cultural Notes
Context that textbooks miss
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