[2024-01-11] Fun Chinese Proverb and Vocabulary For Impeccable Language Learning!

朋友

péngyou

This is a common word used to refer to a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. In Chinese, it is often used to express the concept of friendship.

Here's how to use it:

• 这部电影是我朋友推荐的。
  Zhè bù diànyǐng shì wǒ péngyǒu tuījiàn de.
• 我朋友是电影评论家。
  Wǒ péngyǒu shì diànyǐng pínglùnjiā.
• 我的朋友买了电影票。
  Wǒ de péngyǒu mǎi le diànyǐngpiào.

他的

tā de

The Chinese word '他的' is a possessive pronoun which is analogues to 'his' in English. It is used to show possession or belonging of an object to a male person. Similar to English, it is placed before the noun (or object) that it describes.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的狗跑了
  tā de gǒu pǎo le
• 他的朋友来了
  tā de péngyou lái le
• 我看他的表
  wǒ kàn tā de biǎo

金属

jīnshǔ

The Chinese word for 'metal' is '金属'. This term is usually used in the same contexts as the English word 'metal', referring mainly to a category of elements that are typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive. For example, you would use it when talking about jewelry or machines, among other things.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是一个金属制的勺子
  Zhè shì yīgè jīnshǔ zhì de sháozi
• 这些是金属做的家具
  Zhèxiē shì jīnshǔ zuò de jiājù
• 我正在听金属音乐
  Wǒ zhèngzài tīng jīnshǔ yīnyuè

有限

yǒu xiàn

The Chinese word '有限' is used to describe something that is not infinite or unlimited, but has certain boundaries or restrictions. It can apply to a variety of contexts, such as resources, abilities, time, etc.

Here's how to use it:

• 时间是有限的
  shíjiān shì yǒuxiàn de
• 这次旅行的预算是有限的
  zhè cì lǚxíng de yùsuàn shì yǒuxiàn de
• 我的耐心是有限的
  wǒ de nàixīn shì yǒuxiàn de

尖锐

jiān ruì

In Chinese, '尖锐' connotes both physical sharpness, such as the sharpness of a knife, as well as abstract sharpness, like a sharp mind or sharp criticism. It can be used in various contexts just like in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 尖锐的辩论
  jiān ruì de biàn lùn
• 尖锐的批评
  jiān ruì de pī píng
• 铅笔的尖锐端部
  qiān bǐ de jiān ruì duān bù

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