电子 — meaning in English

diàn zǐ

English meaning

electric adjective Powered by or relating to electricity.
electron noun A tiny particle with a negative electric charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom; the flow of electrons through a conductor is what we call electricity.
electronic adj Relating to electrons or the devices that control their flow, such as computers, phones, and circuit boards.

电子 is used for these senses in English:

electric Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
electron (particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
electronic (physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
electrum An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.

adjective Powered by or relating to electricity.
adjective Producing intense excitement or tension.
noun A vehicle or device powered by electricity, as opposed to a traditional version of the same thing.