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.
Let's get started on this free audio lesson on tools in Chinese!
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工具
Tools
斧子
The axe
凿
The chisel
锤子
The hammer
刨
The plane
钉子
The nail
螺丝钉
The screw
锯
The saw
卷尺
Tape measure
工具箱
The tool box
螺丝刀
The screwdriver
钳子
The pliers
扳手
The wrench
螺栓
The bolt
螺丝头
The nut
金属丝
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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