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March 24, 2026
安装(安裝)ānzhuāng(an1zhuang1)
The verb 安装 (ānzhuāng) means to install or set up something, such as equipment or software. It is commonly used in technical contexts, like installing machinery, household appliances, or computer programs, and implies careful placement or assembly.
Frequency#5113DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In modern China, the rapid urbanization and technological advancement have led to a surge in installation industries, from home appliances to smart technology, reflecting the importance of 安装 in everyday life.
Memory Tip
Imagine an 'an' (安) anchor being 'zhuang' (装) installed to hold a ship steady. Picture the anchor being placed in the water, symbolizing a secure installation, and remember 'ānzhuāng' as the action of making something stable.
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AI Study Notes for 安装
Quick Contrast
装配 (zhuāngpèi) vs 安装 (ānzhuāng): use 安装 when referring to the installation of items or systems, while 装配 emphasizes the assembly or fitting together of parts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine an 'an' (安) anchor being 'zhuang' (装) installed to hold a ship steady. Picture the anchor being placed in the water, symbolizing a secure installation, and remember 'ānzhuāng' as the action of making something stable.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 安装 with 设立 (shèlì), which means to establish or set up but is used in different contexts, such as organizations or institutions. Be mindful of using 安装 primarily for physical installations and technical setups.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 word, 安装 connects well with other technical vocabulary at this level. Focus on understanding its usage in sentences related to technology and construction, and practice collocations like '安装软件' (install software) or '安装设备' (install equipment).
Cultural Note
In modern China, the rapid urbanization and technological advancement have led to a surge in installation industries, from home appliances to smart technology, reflecting the importance of 安装 in everyday life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 安装 with 修理 (xiūlǐ), which means to repair. For example, saying '我需要修理这个软件' (I need to repair this software) instead of '我需要安装这个软件' (I need to install this software) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 安装
安装 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
他被告知房门____不当。
He was told that the doors had been fitted incorrectly.
Example Sentences for 安装 (10)
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他被告知房门安装不当。
tā bèi gào zhī fáng mén ān zhuāng bù dāng。
He was told that the doors had been fitted incorrectly.
The worst part of the set-up is the poor instruction manual.
Cultural Notes for 安装
🏮Cultural insight
In modern China, the rapid urbanization and technological advancement have led to a surge in installation industries, from home appliances to smart technology, reflecting the importance of 安装 in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 安装
No, 安装 can also refer to software installations, making it versatile in both technical and everyday contexts.
Yes, 安装 is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about technology and construction.
Common phrases include '安装程序' (installation program) and '安装指南' (installation guide).
