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The Chinese word "充电" is formed by combining the character "充", meaning to fill or charge, with "电", meaning electricity. This creates a verb-object compound where "充" acts as the verb and "电" as the direct object, literally translating to "charge electricity". The formation directly denotes the action of supplying electrical power, with the characters' meanings straightforwardly contributing to the word's sense.

Word Definition - 充电

chōng diàn to recharge (a battery); (fig.) to recharge one's batteries (through leisure); to update one's skills and knowledge

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