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    Using 功能 (gōngnéng) to refer to a function or feature

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 功能

    Explanation

    功能 (gōngnéng) means "function" or "feature" and describes a capability or purpose that something serves. It is commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts, such as describing the features of software or the functions of an organ.

    Examples

    • 这个手机的拍照功能特别好。

      Zhège shǒujī de pāizhào gōngnéng tèbié hǎo.

      This phone's camera function is particularly good.

    • 我们的软件新增了一个翻译功能。

      Wǒmen de ruǎnjiàn xīnzēng le yī ge fānyì gōngnéng.

      Our software has added a new translation feature.

    • 这台洗衣机功能很多，但我只用最基本的。

      Zhè tái xǐyījī gōngnéng hěn duō, dàn wǒ zhǐ yòng zuì jīběn de.

      This washing machine has many functions, but I only use the most basic ones.

    • 这个手机的拍照功能特别好。

      zhège shǒujī de pāizhào gōngnéng tèbié hǎo.

      This phone's camera function is especially good.

    • 我们的软件新增了一个翻译功能。

      wǒmen de ruǎnjiàn xīnzēng le yī gè fānyì gōngnéng.

      Our software has added a new translation function.

    • 这台洗衣机功能很多，但我只用最基本的。

      zhè tái xǐyījī gōngnéng hěn duō, dàn wǒ zhǐ yòng zuì jīběn de.

      This washing machine has many functions, but I only use the most basic ones.

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