相
机

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The word 相机 is formed by combining two characters: 相 (xiàng), meaning "appearance", "image", or "likeness", and 机 (jī), meaning "machine" or "device". Together, they create a logical compound that literally means "image machine" or "device for likeness", which directly and intuitively describes the function of a camera as a machine for capturing images.

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我买了一个新相机。

Wǒ mǎi le yī gè xīn xiàngjī.

I bought a new camera.

他用相机拍了美丽的风景。

Tā yòng xiàngjī pāi le měilì de fēngjǐng.

He took beautiful landscape photos with the camera.

这个相机的功能很多，容易使用。

Zhège xiàngjī de gōngnéng hěn duō, róngyì shǐyòng.

This camera has many functions and is easy to use.

如果你需要专业相机，可以考虑这个型号。

Rúguǒ nǐ xūyào zhuānyè xiàngjī, kěyǐ kǎolǜ zhège xínghào.

If you need a professional camera, you can consider this model.

在低光环境下使用相机时，建议调整感光度。

Zài dī guāng huánjìng xià shǐyòng xiàngjī shí, jiànyì tiáozhěng gǎnguāngdù.

When using the camera in low-light conditions, it is advisable to adjust the ISO.

Word Definition - 相机

xiàng jī camera (abbr. for 照相機|照相机[zhào xiàng jī]); at the opportune moment; as the circumstances allow

Individual Character Details

相 xiāng, xiāng, xiàng
机 jī, jī