Technology & Media Vocabulary in Chinese

Enhance your digital communication with Technology & Media Vocabulary in Chinese. This collection includes essential terms for smartphones, apps, social media, online safety, news, and digital tools. 

Technology and media play a major role in modern life, from smart devices to online platforms and digital communication. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll gradually reinforce each term and remember them confidently during conversations.

Below is a preview of Technology & Media vocabulary, selected from GuruLango’s 5000-word learning series.

1. Electronic Device - Everyday Digital Devices You Use

Use these words to talk about common personal digital devices used daily.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

手机 (noun)

shǒujī

Mobile phone

电脑 (noun)

diànnǎo

Computer

笔记本电脑 (noun)

bǐjìběn diànnǎo

Laptop

平板电脑 (noun)

píngbǎn diànnǎo

Tablet

智能手表 (noun)

zhìnéng shǒubiǎo

Smartwatch

耳机 (noun)

ěrjī

Earphones

电视机 (noun)

diànshìjī

Television

相机 (noun)

xiàngjī

Camera

游戏机 (noun)

yóuxìjī

Game console

充电宝 (noun)

chōngdiànbǎo

Power bank

投影仪 (noun)

tóuyǐngyí

Projector

2. Electronic Equipment - Larger Devices & Tech Appliances

These words help you describe various electronics used in homes, studios, and workplaces.

Vocabulary 

Pinyin

English Meaning

打印机 (noun)

dǎyìnjī

Printer

扫描仪 (noun)

sǎomiáoyí

Scanner

路由器 (noun)

lùyóuqì

Router

显示器 (noun)

xiǎnshìqì

Monitor

复印机 (noun)

fùyìnjī

Photocopier

音响 (noun)

yīnxiǎng

Speaker system

空调 (noun)

kōngtiáo

Air conditioner

电饭煲 (noun)

diànfànbāo

Rice cooker

电水壶 (noun)

diànshuǐhú

Electric kettle

吸尘器 (noun)

xīchénqì

Vacuum cleaner

热水器 (noun)

rèshuǐqì

Water heater

3. Communication Technology - Tools for Connecting & Sharing

Use these words to describe digital communication tools, platforms, and systems.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

网络 (noun)

wǎngluò

Internet

信号 (noun)

xìnhào

Signal

无线网络 (noun)

wúxiàn wǎngluò

Wi-Fi

蓝牙 (noun)

lányá

Bluetooth

视频通话 (noun)

shìpín tōnghuà

Video call

信息 (noun)

xìnxī

Message

邮件 (noun)

yóujiàn

Email

上传 (verb)

shàngchuán

Upload

下载 (verb)

xiàzài

Download

云端 (noun)

yúnduān

Cloud storage

平台 (noun)

píngtái

Platform

4. Invention - Innovation, Discovery & New Technology

These vocabulary words help you talk about scientific inventions and creative innovations.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

发明 (noun/verb)

fāmíng

Invention / Invent

科技 (noun)

kējì

Technology

创新 (noun/verb)

chuàngxīn

Innovation

机器人 (noun)

jīqìrén

Robot

人工智能 (noun)

réngōng zhìnéng

Artificial intelligence

芯片 (noun)

xīnpiàn

Chip

软件 (noun)

ruǎnjiàn

Software

硬件 (noun)

yìngjiàn

Hardware

自动化 (noun)

zìdònghuà

Automation

研究 (noun/verb)

yánjiū

Research

发明者 (noun)

fāmíngzhě

Inventor

5. Cybersecurity - Safety, Privacy & Online Protection

Use these terms to discuss data protection and digital safety in Chinese.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

网络安全 (noun)

wǎngluò ānquán

Cybersecurity

密码 (noun)

mìmǎ

Password

隐私 (noun)

yǐnsī

Privacy

病毒 (noun)

bìngdú

Virus

黑客 (noun)

hēikè

Hacker

防火墙 (noun)

fánghuǒqiáng

Firewall

加密 (verb)

jiāmì

Encrypt

被盗 (verb)

bèidào

Stolen

验证 (verb)

yànzhèng

Verify

备份 (verb)

bèifèn

Backup

安全系统 (noun)

ānquán xìtǒng

Security system

6. Journalism & News - Media, Reporting & Information

These words help you talk about news, journalism, and media communication in Chinese.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

新闻 (noun)

xīnwén

News

记者 (noun)

jìzhě

Journalist

报道 (verb/noun)

bàodào

Report

媒体 (noun)

méitǐ

Media

广播 (noun/verb)

guǎngbō

Broadcast

采访 (verb)

cǎifǎng

Interview

标题 (noun)

biāotí

Headline

文章 (noun)

wénzhāng

Article

信息来源 (noun)

xìnxī láiyuán

Source of information

公告 (noun)

gōnggào

Announcement

评论 (noun/verb)

pínglùn

Comment / Opinion

7. Social Media - Online Interaction & Digital Communities

Use these words to discuss social platforms, posts, and online engagement.

Vocabulary 

Pinyin

English Meaning

社交媒体 (noun)

shèjiāo méitǐ

Social media

账号 (noun)

zhànghào

Account

发布 (verb)

fābù

Post / Publish

点赞 (verb)

diǎnzàn

Like

关注 (verb)

guānzhù

Follow

粉丝 (noun)

fěnsī

Followers

分享 (verb)

fēnxiǎng

Share

评论区 (noun)

pínglùnqū

Comment section

热门 (adj.)

rèlmén

Trending

动态 (noun)

dòngtài

Status update

私信 (noun)

sīxìn

Private message

These seven vocabulary themes help you confidently express ideas about technology, innovation, online safety, media, and social platforms in Chinese. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll retain new words effectively and speak more naturally in digital-era conversations.

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