What does 失灵 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 失灵 (shī líng) translates to "out of order (of machine); not working properly; a failing (of a system)". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 失灵 in Pinyin?

The character 失灵 is pronounced "shī líng" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 失灵?

失灵 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

HSK Levels / Level 7 / 失灵

失灵

shī líng

HSK 7

English Meaning

out of order (of machine); not working properly; a failing (of a system)

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HSK 7 00:02

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💡 INTENT:

“Please don't attack me—it was a mechanical breakdown beyond my control!”

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怎么开车的你

“Watch the road!”

2. TARGET TURN 不好意思不好意思刹车失灵了

“I'm sorry. The brakes failed.”

3. NEXT

近日我司高级合伙人李东明

“(Recently, our company's Senior Partner Li Dongming)”

《夜色正浓》 · crisis_and_conflict

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HSK 7 00:02

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您路上慢点啊李总

“Okay, drive safely, Mr. Li.”

2. TARGET TURN 让开让开让开刹车失灵了让开

“Move! Brakes failed! Move!”

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对不起对不起您没事吧

“Sorry! Are you okay?”

《夜色正浓》 · travel_and_transit

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HSK 7 00:01

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我都说了很多遍了

“I've said it many times.”

2. TARGET TURN 就是刹车失灵撒谎

“It was brake failure. Lies.”

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交警队的事故鉴定报告显示刹车系统

“The traffic police accident report shows the brake system”

《生命树》 · legal_and_police

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