[2024-01-12] Discover the Depths of Chinese: Proverbs, Phrases and More!

庇护所

bìhùsuǒ

The Chinese word '庇护所' is used to describe a place providing temporary accommodation, a refuge, or protection from danger or distress, similar to how 'shelter' is used in English. It could refer to something as small as a tent or as large as a building or facility, depending on the context it is being used.

Here's how to use it:

• 他找到了一个庇护所.
  Tā zhǎodào le yīgè bìhùsuǒ.
• 庇护所里的人都很友好.
  Bìhùsuǒ lǐ de rén dōu hěn yǒuhǎo.
• 我在战争中找到了一个庇护所.
  Wǒ zài zhànzhēng zhōng zhǎodào le yīgè bìhùsuǒ.

最大

zuì dà

最大 or 'zuì dà' is used in Chinese language to represent the largest or biggest amount/degree in some aspect. Its usage is generally the same as 'maximum' in English. It could refer to the greatest extent, the upper limit, the highest degree, or most extreme.

Here's how to use it:

• 最大的挑战是不知道未来会发生什么。
  Zuìdà de tiǎozhàn shì bù zhīdào wèilái huì fāshēng shénme.
• 她是我们班上最大的学生。
  Tā shì wǒmen bān shàng zuìdà de xuéshēng.
• 这是世界最大的瀑布。
  Zhè shì shìjiè zuìdà de pùbù.

宏伟

hóng wěi

The Chinese word '宏伟' is used to describe something that is impressive because of size, appearance or other quality. It can be used to describe buildings, scenery, plans, and efforts. English phrase 'grand view' translates to '宏伟的景色' in Chinese.

Here's how to use it:

• 他赞扬了这个宏伟的计划。
  tā zàn yáng le zhè gè hóng wěi de jì huà.
• 他们正建造一个宏伟的新博物馆。
  tā men zhèng jiàn zào yī gè hóng wěi de xīn bó wù guǎn.
• 宏伟的宫殿吸引了许多游客。
  hóng wěi de gōng diàn xī yǐn le xǔ duō yóu kè.

附

fù

The Chinese word '附' is used to describe the action of attaching something to another thing. It is commonly used in daily life, for instance, when you attach a document to an email, or when you attach a label to a container. Its application is wide and can be used in various contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 报告附有详细的研究数据。
  bào gào fù yǒu xiáng xì de yán jiū shù jù.
• 附上一张我的名片。
  fù shàng yī zhāng wǒ de míng piàn.
• 请附上邮票。
  qǐng fù shàng yóu piào.

立刻

lì kè

The Chinese word '立刻' is used to imply something that is instant or happening right away, similarly to how 'immediately' is used in English. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 请立刻停车。
  qǐng lìkè tíng chē.
• 立刻洗手。
  lìkè xǐshǒu.
• 如果你不舒服，我会立刻带你去医院。
  rúguǒ nǐ bù shūfú, wǒ huì lìkè dài nǐ qù yīyuàn.

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