🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

停电

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tíng diàn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blackout/ˈblæk.aʊt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"停电持续了几个小时。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A temporary loss of consciousness or memory.

    "After the accident, he experienced a blackout and couldn't remember what happened."
  2. 2

    A period during which a city or area is deprived of electrical power.

    "The blackout lasted for several hours, leaving the entire neighborhood in darkness."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blackout' originates from the early 20th century, combining 'black' and 'out' to describe the complete loss of light or power. It was notably used during World War II to refer to the practice of turning off lights to avoid detection by enemy aircraft.

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