How common it is
电视 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say diànshì slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
电视是用来观看节目和新闻的工具。孩子们可以和家人一起看电视，了解世界上的事情。
电视是用来观看节目和新闻的工具。孩子们可以和家人一起看电视，了解世界上的事情。
Context note
电视在家庭中很常见，常用于娱乐、学习或获取信息。父母可能会和孩子一起看教育节目来增加知识。
电视在家庭中很常见，常用于娱乐、学习或获取信息。父母可能会和孩子一起看教育节目来增加知识。
5 examples
我们晚上经常看电视
wǒmen wǎnshàng zhōngjǐng kàn diànshì
We often watch TV in the evening.
电视里有很多有趣的节目
diànshì lǐ yǒu hěnduō yǒuyìng de jiépǔ
There are many interesting programs on TV.
妈妈喜欢看新闻
māma xǐhuān kàn xīnwén
Mom likes to watch the news.
爸爸不喜欢看电视
bàba bù xǐhuān kàn diànshì
Dad doesn't like watching TV.
我们通过电视了解世界
wǒmen tōngguò diànshì liǎojiě shìjiè
We learn about the world through TV.
5 mini stories
爸爸喜欢看体育节目。妈妈不喜欢。
bàba xǐhuān kàn tǔpíng jiépǔ. māma bù xǐhuān.
Dad likes to watch sports programs, but Mom doesn't.
我们经常一起看动画片。
wǒmen zhōngjiāng yīqǐ kàn huàdòngpiàn.
We often watch cartoons together.
电视里有很多好看的节目。
diànshì lǐ yǒu hěnduō kěkàn de jiépǔ.
There are many good-looking programs on TV.
我们家的电视很大。
wǒmen jiā de diànshì hěn dà.
Our family's TV is very big.
爸爸经常在晚上看电视。
bàba zhōngjiāng zài wǎnshàng kàn diànshì.
Dad often watches TV in the evening.