Technology and Digital Terms in Chinese for Modern Workplaces

核心科技词汇 (Core Technology Vocabulary)

Technology plays a central role in daily communication, project management, and decision-making. Understanding basic digital terminology helps expats integrate smoothly into Chinese-speaking workplaces and collaborate more effectively with local teams.

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Key terms include technology (科技 kē jì), computer (电脑 diàn nǎo), internet (互联网 hù lián wǎng), and system (系统 xì tǒng). These words frequently appear in meetings, emails, and project discussions across industries such as finance, logistics, and marketing.

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Example sentences:
公司正在升级它的科技 (kē jì)- The company is upgrading its technology.
这台电脑 (diàn nǎo)运行速度很快。(zhè tái diàn nǎo yùn xíng sù dù hěn kuài)- This computer runs very fast.
互联网 (hù lián wǎng)改变了我们的工作方式。(hù lián wǎng gǎi biàn le wǒ men de gōng zuò fāng shì)- The internet has changed the way we work.
这个系统 (xì tǒng)需要更新。(zhè ge xì tǒng xū yào gēng xīn)- This system needs an update.

Technology and Digital Terms in Chinese for Modern Workplaces

办公室数字化沟通 (Digital Workplace Communication)

Modern workplaces rely heavily on digital communication tools. Understanding these terms helps in managing emails, online meetings, and internal communication platforms.

Important vocabulary includes email (邮件 yóu jiàn), message (消息 xiāo xī), video conference (视频会议 shì pín huì yì), and chat group (群聊 qún liáo). These are essential for daily coordination in multinational companies.

Example sentences:
我刚刚发了一封邮件 (yóu jiàn)。(wǒ gāng gāng fā le yī fēng yóu jiàn)- I just sent an email.
这个消息 (xiāo xī)很重要。(zhè ge xiāo xī hěn zhòng yào)- This message is very important.
我们下午有视频会议 (shì pín huì yì)。(wǒ men xià wǔ yǒu shì pín huì yì)- We have a video conference this afternoon.
请在群聊 (qún liáo)里确认时间。(qǐng zài qún liáo lǐ què rèn shí jiān)- Please confirm the time in the group chat.

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软件与应用 (Software and Applications)

Software tools are essential in modern business operations, from project management to communication and design work. Knowing these terms helps expats navigate workplace systems more efficiently.

Key vocabulary includes software (软件 ruǎn jiàn), application (应用 yìng yòng), platform (平台 píng tái), and update (更新 gēng xīn).

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Example sentences:
这个软件 (ruǎn jiàn)非常好用。(zhè ge ruǎn jiàn fēi cháng hǎo yòng)- This software is very easy to use.
我们需要一个新的应用 (yìng yòng)来管理项目。(wǒ men xū yào yī gè xīn de yìng yòng lái guǎn lǐ xiàng mù)- We need a new application to manage projects.
这个平台 (píng tái)支持多语言。(zhè ge píng tái zhī chí duō yǔ yán)- This platform supports multiple languages.
系统需要更新 (gēng xīn)。(xì tǒng xū yào gēng xīn)- The system needs an update.

云计算与数据 (Cloud Computing and Data)

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Cloud technology has become a core part of modern enterprises, enabling remote access and efficient data management across global teams.

Important terms include cloud (云 yún), data (数据 shù jù), server (服务器 fú wù qì), and storage (存储 cún chǔ).

Example sentences:
我们的数据 (shù jù)存储在云 (yún)上。(wǒ men de shù jù cún chǔ zài yún shàng)- Our data is stored in the cloud.
服务器 (fú wù qì)出现了问题。(fú wù qì chū xiàn le wèn tí)- The server has an issue.
公司正在扩展存储 (cún chǔ)容量。(gōng sī zhèng zài kuò zhǎn cún chǔ róng liàng)- The company is expanding storage capacity.
数据 (shù jù)分析非常重要。(shù jù fēn xī fēi cháng zhòng yào)- Data analysis is very important.

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人工智能与自动化 (AI and Automation)

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries such as finance, manufacturing, and customer service in China. Understanding AI-related vocabulary is essential for modern professionals.

Key words include artificial intelligence (人工智能 rén gōng zhì néng), automation (自动化 zì dòng huà), algorithm (算法 suàn fǎ), and machine learning (机器学习 jī qì xué xí).

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Example sentences:
人工智能 (rén gōng zhì néng)正在改变行业。(rén gōng zhì néng zhèng zài gǎi biàn háng yè)- Artificial intelligence is changing industries.
公司正在推进自动化 (zì dòng huà)流程。(gōng sī zhèng zài tuī jìn zì dòng huà liú chéng)- The company is promoting automation processes.
这个算法 (suàn fǎ)非常高效。(zhè ge suàn fǎ fēi cháng gāo xiào)- This algorithm is very efficient.
机器学习 (jī qì xué xí)是未来的趋势。(jī qì xué xí shì wèi lái de qū shì)- Machine learning is the future trend.

网络安全与风险 (Cybersecurity and Risk)

With increasing digital transformation, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses operating in China and globally.

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Key vocabulary includes cybersecurity (网络安全 wǎng luò ān quán), password (密码 mì mǎ), firewall (防火墙 fáng huǒ qiáng), and risk (风险 fēng xiǎn).

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    Example sentences:
    网络安全 (wǎng luò ān quán)非常重要。(wǎng luò ān quán fēi cháng zhòng yào)- Cybersecurity is very important.
    请设置一个强密码 (mì mǎ)。(qǐng shè zhì yī gè qiáng mì mǎ)- Please set a strong password.
    公司使用防火墙 (fáng huǒ qiáng)保护系统。(gōng sī shǐ yòng fáng huǒ qiáng bǎo hù xì tǒng)- The company uses a firewall to protect systems.
    我们需要评估风险 (fēng xiǎn)。(wǒ men xū yào píng gū fēng xiǎn)- We need to assess risks.

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    New words

    1. 科技 (kē jì) – technology
    2. 电脑 (diàn nǎo) – computer
    3. 互联网 (hù lián wǎng) – internet
    4. 系统 (xì tǒng) – system
    5. 软件 (ruǎn jiàn) – software
    6. 应用 (yìng yòng) – application
    7. 数据 (shù jù) – data
    8. 人工智能 (rén gōng zhì néng) – artificial intelligence
    9. 自动化 (zì dòng huà) – automation
    10. 网络安全 (wǎng luò ān quán) – cybersecurity
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