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    Using 软件 (ruǎnjiàn) to express "software"

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    Explanation

    The noun 软件 (ruǎnjiàn) means "software" and is used in technology-related contexts. It contrasts with 硬件 (yìngjiàn, "hardware"). You will encounter it in terms like 软件工程师 (software engineer) and 软件开发 (software development).

    Examples

    • 你用什么软件编辑照片？

      Nǐ yòng shénme ruǎnjiàn biānjí zhàopiàn?

      What app do you use to edit photos?

    • 这个软件需要更新到最新版本。

      Zhège ruǎnjiàn xūyào gēngxīn dào zuìxīn bǎnběn.

      This software needs to be updated to the latest version.

    • 他是一名软件工程师，在大公司上班。

      Tā shì yì míng ruǎnjiàn gōngchéngshī, zài dà gōngsī shàngbān.

      He is a software engineer and works at a big company.

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