故障

gù zhàng
HSK 6
malfunction, breakdown, defect
noun

Example Sentences

这台机器出现了故障。
zhè tái jīqì chūxiàn le gùzhàng 。
This machine has a malfunction.
我们需要检查设备的故障.
wǒmen xūyào jiǎnchá shèbèi de gùzhàng .
We need to check the equipment's fault.
程序出现了故障，请重新启动电脑。
chéngxù chūxiàn le gùzhàng ， qǐng chóngxīn qǐdòng diànnǎo 。
The program has a bug, please restart the computer.

Individual Characters

故gù
"., . so"
障zhàng
to block, to hinder, to obstruct

Words with similar meanings

缺陷quēxiàn
defect
Refers to a flaw or imperfection, often used in a more critical context.
毛病máobìng
problem
More colloquial term for an issue or malfunction, implying an inconvenience.

Words Starting With 故

故意gù yì
deliberately; on purpose
故事gù shi
story; tale; narrative
故乡gù xiāng
home; homeland; native place

Words Ending With 障

保障bǎo zhàng
to ensure; to guarantee; to safeguard
屏障píng zhàng
protective screen

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