Science & Technique Vocabulary in Chinese

Advance your knowledge with Science & Technique Vocabulary in Chinese. This collection includes essential terms for technology, innovation, research, engineering, and scientific fields. 

  Scientific and technical vocabulary helps you communicate about engineering, materials, tools, and construction in Chinese. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll remember new technical terms effectively and apply them naturally in study or work situations.

Below is a preview set of Science & Technique vocabulary, selected from GuruLango’s 5000-word learning library.

1. Science - Scientific Fiels, Processes & Concepts

Use these words to discuss branches of science and common scientific principles in Chinese.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

科学 (noun)

kēxué

Science

生物学 (noun)

shēngwùxué

Biology

化学 (noun)

huàxué

Chemistry

物理学 (noun)

wùlǐxué

Physics

地质学 (noun)

dìzhìxué

Geology

实验 (noun)

shíyàn

Experiment

假设 (noun)

jiǎshè

Hypothesis

理论 (noun)

lǐlùn

Theory

分析 (verb/noun)

fēnxī

Analyze / Analysis

数据 (noun)

shùjù

Data

观察 (verb)

guānchá

Observe

结果 (noun)

jiéguǒ

Result

2. Electrical Engineering - Electricity, Circuits & Power Systems

These terms help you describe electrical components, systems, and engineering concepts.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

电力 (noun)

diànlì

Electricity

电压 (noun)

diànyā

Voltage

电流 (noun)

diànliú

Current

电路 (noun)

diànlù

Circuit

电池 (noun)

diànchí

Battery

插座 (noun)

chāzuò

Power outlet

导线 (noun)

dǎoxiàn

Wire

开关 (noun)

kāiguān

Switch

变压器 (noun)

biànyāqì

Transformer

发电机 (noun)

fādiànjī

Generator

绝缘 (noun)

juéyuán

Insulation

控制器 (noun)

kòngzhìqì

Controller

3. Mechanical Engineering - Machines, Motion & Mechanical Systems

Use these words to describe machinery, mechanical design, and engineering components.

Vocabulary 

Pinyin

English Meaning

机械 (noun)

jīxiè

Machinery

引擎 (noun)

yǐnqíng

Engine

齿轮 (noun)

chǐlún

Gear

轴 (noun)

zhóu

Shaft

螺丝 (noun)

luósī

Screw

扳手 (noun)

bānshǒu

Wrench

润滑油 (noun)

rùnhuáyóu

Lubricant

扭矩 (noun)

niǔjǔ

Torque

液压 (noun)

yèyā

Hydraulic

气压 (noun)

qìyā

Pneumatic

零件 (noun)

língjiàn

Component

4. Construction - Building, Structure & Engineering Work

These words help you talk about construction projects, building materials, and work sites.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

建筑 (noun)

jiànzhù

Construction

工地 (noun)

gōngdì

Construction site

工程师 (noun)

gōngchéngshī

Engineer

施工 (verb)

shīgōng

Build / Construction work

地基 (noun)

dìjī

Foundation

脚手架 (noun)

jiǎoshǒujià

Scaffolding

管道 (noun)

guǎndào

Pipeline

混凝土 (noun)

hùnníngtǔ

Concrete

蓝图 (noun)

lántú

Blueprint

安全帽 (noun)

ānquánmào

Safety helmet

砖块 (noun)

zhuānkuài

Brick

钢结构 (noun)

gāng jiégòu

Steel structure

5. Tool - Common Tools for Work, Repair & Construction

Use these vocabulary items to describe tools used in mechanical, electrical, and manual tasks.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

工具 (noun)

gōngjù

Tool

锤子 (noun)

chuízi

Hammer

钳子 (noun)

qiánzi

Pliers

螺丝刀 (noun)

luósīdāo

Screwdriver

锯子 (noun)

jùzi

Saw

尺子 (noun)

chǐzi

Ruler

电钻 (noun)

diànzuàn

Electric drill

刀片 (noun)

dāopiàn

Blade

水平仪 (noun)

shuǐpíngyí

Level tool

胶带 (noun)

jiāodài

Tape

卷尺 (noun)

juǎnchǐ

Measuring tape

砂纸 (noun)

shāzhǐ

Sandpaper

6. Material - Substances Used in Construction & Engineering

These words describe materials commonly used in building, manufacturing, and engineering projects.

Vocabulary 

Pinyin

English Meaning

材料 (noun)

cáiliào

Material

木材 (noun)

mùcái

Wood

钢铁 (noun)

gāngtiě

Steel

塑料 (noun)

sùliào

Plastic

玻璃 (noun)

bōlí

Glass

石头 (noun)

shítou

Stone

水泥 (noun)

shuǐní

Cement

陶瓷 (noun)

táocí

Ceramic

铝 (noun)

Aluminum

橡胶 (noun)

xiàngjiāo

Rubber

纤维 (noun)

xiānwéi

Fiber

7. Energy - Power Sources, Fuel & Renewable Energy

Use these words to discuss energy types, fuel sources, and environmentally friendly power.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

能源 (noun)

néngyuán

Energy

电能 (noun)

diànnéng

Electric energy

太阳能 (noun)

tàiyángnéng

Solar energy

风能 (noun)

fēngnéng

Wind energy

水能 (noun)

shuǐnéng

Hydropower

化石燃料 (noun)

huàshí ránliào

Fossil fuel

石油 (noun)

shíyóu

Oil

天然气 (noun)

tiānránqì

Natural gas

核能 (noun)

hénéng

Nuclear energy

生物质能 (noun)

shēngwùzhì néng

Biomass energy

燃料 (noun)

ránliào

Fuel

These seven science and technical vocabulary sets help you discuss engineering, materials, construction, and energy topics with clarity in Chinese. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll build a strong foundation for understanding scientific and technical terminology in real-world contexts.

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