bán dẫn
/baːn˧˩ dɛn˧˧/“Công nghệ bán dẫn là nền tảng của ngành điện tử hiện đại.”
Semiconductor technology is the foundation of modern electronics.
A material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, used in electronic components like transistors and diodes.
Các linh kiện bán dẫn được sản xuất từ silicon tinh khiết.
Semiconductor components are made from pure silicon.
Commonly used in the context of electronics manufacturing and computer chips.
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💡Pro Tip
Memory tip
Think of 'bán dẫn' as 'half-conducting'—materials that conduct electricity better than insulators but worse than conductors.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage rule
Always use 'bán dẫn' as a noun in technical contexts. It is not used as a verb or adjective.
📖Word Origin
From Vietnamese 'bán' (half) + 'dẫn' (to conduct), calque from Chinese 半导体 (bàndǎotǐ), where '半' means 'half' and '导' means 'to conduct'. The term reflects the intermediate conductivity of these materials.
📝Usage Notes
The term is widely used in technical and engineering contexts. It is a compound noun that should not be split into its components for meaning.