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March 24, 2026
输入(輸入)shūrù(shu1ru4)
The term '输入' (shū rù) means to input or import data, commonly used in contexts involving technology, computers, and data entry. It signifies the action of entering information into a system or device, and can be used in both everyday and formal settings.
Frequency#5048DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese society, '输入' is particularly relevant due to the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on digital communication and data management in both personal and professional life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'shoe' (shū) being 'rushed' (rù) into a computer, symbolizing the act of inputting data quickly. The components '入' (rù) can be visualized as a doorway through which information flows in, while '输' (shū) hints at 'transmitting' or 'sending'.
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AI Study Notes for 输入
Quick Contrast
输入 (shūrù) vs 录入 (lùrù) — use 输入 for general data input, while 录入 specifically refers to entering data into a record or system.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'shoe' (shū) being 'rushed' (rù) into a computer, symbolizing the act of inputting data quickly. The components '入' (rù) can be visualized as a doorway through which information flows in, while '输' (shū) hints at 'transmitting' or 'sending'.
Usage Notes
'输入' is often used in technical contexts, so be mindful of its usage in formal settings. A common mistake is confusing it with '输出' (shūchū), which means 'output'. Ensure you use the correct term depending on whether you are discussing inputting or outputting data.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '输入' connects to other technology-related vocabulary like '计算机' (jìsuànjī, computer) and '数据' (shùjù, data). Students should practice using it in sentences that involve technology to solidify its meaning.
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese society, '输入' is particularly relevant due to the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on digital communication and data management in both personal and professional life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '输入' with '引入' (yǐn rù), which means 'to introduce'. A wrong example would be using '引入数据' (yǐn rù shùjù) instead of '输入数据' (shūrù shùjù) when referring to inputting data.
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Grammar Patterns of 输入
输入 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 2 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 4
Complete the Sentence
你必须____命令,例如“帮助”或“打印”.
You have to type in commands, such as "help" and "print"
Step 3 : Type your subject and message in the textboxes provided.
5
蓝却不相信,而冬美要求输入她的名字送出去.
lán què bù xiāng xìn, , ér dōng měi yào qiú shū rù tā de míng zì sòng chū.
Fuyumi asks Ai to write her name and send it out.
6
拣选的原因不全是因为它是打字纪录所用的输入法, 而是因为其公开性.
jiǎn xuǎn de yuán yīn bù quán shì yīn wéi tā shì dǎ zì jì lù suǒ yòng de shū rù fǎ, , ér shì yīn wéi qí gōng kāi.
I chose it not totally because of its new speed, but openness.
Cultural Notes for 输入
🏮Cultural insight
In modern Chinese society, '输入' is particularly relevant due to the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on digital communication and data management in both personal and professional life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 输入
'输入' can be used in sentences like, '请您输入您的密码' (Qǐng nín shūrù nín de mìmǎ), meaning 'Please input your password.'
'输入' is more commonly used in technical discussions, but it can be understood in everyday contexts when talking about technology.
The opposite of '输入' is '输出' (shūchū), which means 'output'.
