定时开关 Timer Switch dìngshí kāiguān

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：妈妈，这个电饭煲怎么用定时功能？
B：很简单啊，你看，这个按钮就是定时开关，你想要几点钟煮好饭，就设置到几点。
C：哦，那如果我晚上想吃粥，早上设定好，中午回来就能吃了吗？
B：是的，设定好时间后，电饭煲会自动开始工作，到设定时间会自动停止。
A：太好了！我晚上可以设定早上八点煮好粥，这样上班前就能吃上热腾腾的早餐了。
B：对，这个定时功能很方便，特别是早上赶时间的时候。

拼音

A：māma，zhège diànfàn bāo zěnme yòng dìngshí gōngnéng？
B：hěn jiǎndan a，nǐ kàn，zhège ànniǔ jiùshì dìngshí kāiguān，nǐ xiǎng yào jǐ diǎn zhōng zhǔ hǎo fàn，jiù shèzhì dào jǐ diǎn。
C：ó，nà rúguǒ wǒ wǎnshàng xiǎng chī zhōu，zǎoshang shèdìng hǎo，zhōngwǔ huílai jiù néng chī le ma？
B：shì de，shèdìng hǎo shíjiān hòu，diànfàn bāo huì zìdòng kāishǐ gōngzuò，dào shèdìng shíjiān huì zìdòng tíngzhǐ。
A：tài hǎo le！wǒ wǎnshàng kěyǐ shèdìng zǎoshang bā diǎn zhǔ hǎo zhōu，zhèyàng shàngbān qián jiù néng chī shàng rèténgténg de zǎocān le。
B：duì，zhège dìngshí gōngnéng hěn fāngbiàn，tèbié shì zǎoshang gǎn shíjiān de shíhòu。

English

A: Mom, how do I use the timer function on this rice cooker?
B: It's very simple. See this button? That's the timer switch. You set the time you want the rice to be ready.
C: Oh, so if I want porridge in the evening, I can set it in the morning and have it ready when I get back at noon?
B: Yes, after setting the time, the rice cooker will automatically start and stop at the set time.
A: Great! I can set it tonight for 8 am to have hot porridge before work.
B: That's right. The timer function is very convenient, especially when you're in a rush in the morning.

Common Phrases

设置定时开关

shèzhì dìngshí kāiguān

Set the timer

Cultural Background

中文

定时开关在中国家庭中非常普遍，尤其是在使用电饭煲、电热水器等电器时。

定时功能方便了人们的生活，尤其是在早上赶时间的情况下。

拼音

dìngshí kāiguān zài zhōngguó jiātíng zhōng fēicháng pǔbiàn，yóuqí shì zài shǐyòng diànfàn bāo、diàn rèshuǐqì děng diànqì shí。

dìngshí gōngnéng fāngbiàn le rénmen de shēnghuó，yóuqí shì zài zǎoshang gǎn shíjiān de qíngkuàng xià。

English

Timer switches are very common in Chinese households, especially when using appliances like rice cookers and electric water heaters.

The timer function makes people's lives easier, especially when they are in a hurry in the morning.

Advanced Expressions

中文

您可以根据自己的需要，灵活运用定时功能，比如预约烹饪，节约时间。

这个电饭煲的定时功能非常智能，可以精准控制烹饪时间，让您轻松享用美食。

拼音

ní kěyǐ gēnjù zìjǐ de xūyào，línghuó yòngyòng dìngshí gōngnéng，bǐrú yùyuē pēngrèn，jiéyuē shíjiān。

zhège diànfàn bāo de dìngshí gōngnéng fēicháng zhìnéng，kěyǐ jīngzhǔn kòngzhì pēngrèn shíjiān，ràng nín qīngsōng xiǎngyòng měishí。

English

You can flexibly use the timer function according to your needs, such as scheduling cooking and saving time.

The timer function of this rice cooker is very intelligent, it can precisely control the cooking time, allowing you to enjoy delicious food easily.

Cultural Taboos

中文

定时开关的使用较为普遍，并没有特别的文化禁忌。注意使用安全，避免因操作不当造成火灾或其他事故。

拼音

dìngshí kāiguān de shǐyòng jiào wéi pǔbiàn， bìng méiyǒu tèbié de wénhuà jìnjì。 zhùyì shǐyòng ānquán， bìmiǎn yīn cāozuò bùdàng zào chéng huǒzāi huò qítā shìgù。

English

The use of timer switches is quite common and there are no particular cultural taboos. Pay attention to safe use and avoid fires or other accidents due to improper operation.

Key Points

中文

使用定时开关时，需要根据所用电器的说明书进行操作，避免因操作不当导致电器损坏或发生安全事故。不同年龄段的人群都可以使用，但对于儿童，需要家长指导。

拼音

shǐyòng dìngshí kāiguān shí，xūyào gēnjù suǒ yòng diànqì de shuōmíngshū jìnxíng cāozuò，bìmiǎn yīn cāozuò bùdàng dǎozhì diànqì sǔnhuài huò fāshēng ānquán shìgù。 bùtóng niánlíng duàn de rénqún dōu kěyǐ shǐyòng，dàn duìyú értóng，xūyào jiāzhǎng zhǐdǎo。

English

When using a timer switch, you need to follow the instructions of the appliance to avoid damage or safety accidents due to improper operation. People of all ages can use it, but for children, parental guidance is needed.

Practice Tips

中文

与家人练习模拟场景对话，例如设置电饭煲定时煮饭。

尝试用不同的语句表达同样的意思，例如“设定几点钟”，“安排几点钟”等。

注意语音语调，使表达更自然流畅。

拼音

yǔ jiārén liànxí mónǐ chǎngjǐng duìhuà，lìrú shèzhì diànfàn bāo dìngshí zhǔ fàn。

chángshì yòng bùtóng de yǔjù biǎodá tóngyàng de yìsi，lìrú “shèdìng jǐ diǎn zhōng”，“ānpái jǐ diǎn zhōng” děng。

zhùyì yǔyīn yǔdiào，shǐ biǎodá gèng zìrán liúchàng。

English

Practice simulated conversations with family members, such as setting the timer for a rice cooker to cook rice.

Try to express the same meaning in different ways, such as "set the time", "schedule the time", etc.

Pay attention to your voice and intonation to make the expression more natural and fluent.