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    Expressing 'equipment' with 设备 (shèbèi)

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    Explanation

    设备 (shèbèi) means 'equipment,' 'device,' or 'facility.' It is a general term for tools, machines, or apparatus used for a particular purpose. It is widely used in technical, industrial, and everyday contexts.

    Examples

    • 实验室里的设备都是新买的。

      Shíyànshì lǐ de shèbèi dōu shì xīn mǎi de.

      The equipment in the laboratory was all newly purchased.

    • 这家工厂最近更新了一批生产设备。

      Zhè jiā gōngchǎng zuìjìn gēngxīn le yī pī shēngchǎn shèbèi.

      This factory recently updated a batch of production equipment.

    • 医院需要更多先进的医疗设备。

      Yīyuàn xūyào gèng duō xiānjìn de yīliáo shèbèi.

      The hospital needs more advanced medical equipment.

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