故障

故障 zhàng ㄍㄨˋ ㄓㄤˋ gu3 zoeng3 HSK 6

  • malfunction
  • breakdown
  • defect
  • shortcoming
  • fault
  • failure
  • impediment
  • error
  • bug (in software)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 故 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 故障! Abort!
  • 空調故障了。 The air conditioner doesn't work.
  • 我遇到了故障。 I encountered a problem.
  • 汽车发生故障了。 The car broke down.
  • 电梯好像故障了。 The elevator seems to be out of order.

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