Packet
N/A
数据包
Packet · N/A · 数据包 · PAK-it · network packet · data packet · Networking · internet · basics · protocolsNetworkingnetwork packet data packet/PAK-it/
Also known as: network packet, data packet
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A packet is a small chunk of data sent across a network with addressing information so routers can forward it toward its destination.
Real-World Example
Streaming video arrives as many packets that your device reassembles into smooth playback.
References
Related terms
discuss://translation · public
Translation discussion
Anyone can read and write here. Pick a display name — no email or account. Please keep the thread constructive. Thumb up a rendering you agree with — that helps the editor see consensus; it does not publish the term by itself. You can edit or delete your own comments from this browser; another device or cleared site data cannot.
Community lists who wrote, on which term, and when.
Loading discussion…