[2024-01-15] Discover Chinese Culture: Dive into Proverbs and Common Words!

儿子

ér zi

The word '儿子' in Chinese is used in the same context as it is in English. It's used to denote the male offspring of parents. It's a common term used in the family context to refer to a boy or a young adult male. It can be used together with possessive pronouns to signify possession. For instance, '我的儿子' means 'my son'.

Here's how to use it:

• 儿子去学校了。
  Erzi qu xue xiao le.
• 儿子在读书。
  érzi zài dúshū.
• 儿子会说汉语。
  érzi huì shuō hànyǔ.

优先

yōu xiān

The Chinese word '优先' can be used in the context of importance or preference over other things. It is often used in both formal and informal situations and can refer to the priority of tasks, people, or circumstances. It is the direct equivalent of the English word 'priority'.

Here's how to use it:

• 这些任务需要优先完成。
  zhè xiē rèn wù xū yào yōu xiān wán chéng.
• 规则里有优先权的规定。
  guī zé lǐ yǒu yōu xiān quán de guī dìng.
• 优先照顾病人。
  yōu xiān zhào gù bìng rén.

冷

lěng

The Chinese word “冷” (lěng) literally translates to 'cold', and it’s used in much the same way as in English: to indicate low temperatures or lack of warmth. You can use it to describe the weather, beverages and food, emotions, or even situations.

Here's how to use it:

• 今天太冷了
  jīntiān tài lěng le
• 冷风吹过来
  lěng fēng chuī guò lái
• 这冷笑话真逗
  zhè lěng xiào huà zhēn dòu

正确

zhèngquè

The Chinese word '正确' is used just as we use 'correct' in English. It can be used to describe something that is right or true. It can also be used to affirm a statement or to indicate that a decision or approach is the right one.

Here's how to use it:

• 你的思想是正确.
  Nǐ de sīxiǎng shì zhèngquè.
• 如果我没记错，这是正确的.
  Rúguǒ wǒ méi jì cuò,zhè shì zhèngquè de.
• 这就是正确的方法.
  Zhè jiùshì zhèngquè de fāngfǎ.

船员

chuán yuán

The Chinese word '船员' is used to describe a group of people who operate a large vehicle (such as a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft). In different contexts, it might also refer to a group of people working together on a particular task or project.

Here's how to use it:

• 船员们正在紧张的准备出海。
  chuán yuán men zhèng zài jǐn zhāng de zhǔn bèi chū hǎi.
• 船员要保持良好的体能以应对挑战。
  chuán yuán yào bǎo chí liáng hǎo de tǐ néng yǐ yìng duì tiǎo zhǎn.
• 船员是船上的重要组成部分。
  chuán yuán shì chuán shàng de zhòng yào zǔ chéng bù fèn.

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