搜索引擎 (sōusuǒ yǐnqíng) — search engine
HSK 4 | noun | a web service that searches and indexes internet content
搜索引擎 (sōusuǒ yǐnqíng)
搜索引擎 means search engine, referring to internet services like Baidu (百度), Google, or Bing that index and retrieve web content. It is the standard term used in tech, education, and daily conversation.
Meanings
- [noun] search engine; an online service that searches and ranks web content based on queries
Example Sentences
百度是中国最常用的搜索引擎。 Bǎidù shì Zhōngguó zuì chángyòng de sōusuǒ yǐnqíng. Baidu is the most commonly used search engine in China.
我在搜索引擎上查了很多资料。 Wǒ zài sōusuǒ yǐnqíng shàng chá le hěn duō zīliào. I looked up a lot of information on a search engine.
使用搜索引擎时要注意信息的准确性。 Shǐyòng sōusuǒ yǐnqíng shí yào zhùyì xìnxī de zhǔnquèxìng. When using a search engine, pay attention to the accuracy of information.
他把问题输入搜索引擎来找答案。 Tā bǎ wèntí shūrù sōusuǒ yǐnqíng lái zhǎo dá'àn. He typed the question into a search engine to find the answer.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 使用搜索引擎 | to use a search engine |
| 搜索引擎优化 | search engine optimization (SEO) |
| 在搜索引擎上查 | to look up on a search engine |
| 搜索引擎结果 | search engine results |
Usage Notes
搜索 (sōusuǒ) means "to search" and can be used alone as a verb. 引擎 (yǐnqíng) is a loanword from "engine." Together, 搜索引擎 forms the standard translation. In casual speech, people often just say 搜一下 (sōu yīxià, "search it up") without mentioning the engine. The abbreviation 搜索 is also used informally as a standalone verb.
Memory Hook
搜索 (search/seek out) + 引擎 (engine): the engine that searches for you — a search engine.