Chinese words · HSK 3

电

diànTraditional 電

telegram

Every meaning

diàn

  1. telegram
  2. to get an electric shock
  3. electric
  4. electricity

In a sentence

  • 小心,别被电了。

    Careful, don't get shocked.

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Words with 电

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).