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portable

portable

Meaning of portable

English

easy to carry

中文

容易携带的

portable

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈpɔːtəbəl/
American English
/ˈpɔrtəbəl/

portable with Chinese translation

portable usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I want to buy a small portable fan.

我想买一个便携的小风扇。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I bought a portable speaker.

我买了一台便携的音箱。

portable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between portable, mobile, transportable, movable, handheld, pocket-sized, lightweight, and compact

🇬🇧English

Can be moved around, often on wheels; not necessarily carried.

B1very often

ENA mobile unit can be sent to the site.

T
🇬🇧English
transportable

Can be transported; sounds formal.

B1rare word

ENThe pavilion is transportable and can be moved between sites.

M
🇬🇧English
movable

Can be moved, without stressing easy carrying.

B1rare word

ENThe bookcase is movable but heavy.

Advanced: broader words

H
🇬🇧English
handheld

Narrower: small enough to hold in your hand.

B1often

ENShe uses a handheld device for inventory checks.

P
🇬🇧English
pocket-sized

Narrower: small enough for a pocket.

B1often

ENHe carries a pocket-sized notebook.

🇬🇧English

Light in weight; not the same as made to carry.

B1very often

ENChoose a lightweight laptop for travel.

🇬🇧English

Small in size; focuses on size, not carrying.

B1very often

ENThe camera is compact enough to fit in a bag.

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portable belongs to the topic "Household Appliances →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does portable mean?

easy to carry

How do you pronounce portable?

portable is pronounced [ˈpɔːtəbəl].

How is portable used in a sentence?

我想买一个便携的小风扇。 Translation: I want to buy a small portable fan.

Is portable part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, portable can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is portable part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, portable can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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