[2024-01-29] Dive into Chinese: Uncover a proverb and more in this issue!

净化废物

jìnghuà fèiwù

The term '净化废物' (jìnghuà fèiwù) is used in Chinese to refer to the process of rendering waste materials safe, non-toxic, or reusable, typically in the context of waste treatment or environmental science. Like English, it can be used in both general or specific scientific context.

Here's how to use it:

• 工厂需要用特殊设备来净化废物。
  gōngchǎng xūyào yòng tèshū shèbèi lái jìnghuà fèiwù.
• 净化废物的方法有许多种。
  jìnghuà fèiwù de fāngfǎ yǒu xǔduō zhǒng.
• 新的净化废物的设备正在开发中。
  xīn de jìnghuà fèiwù de shèbèi zhèngzài kāifā zhōng.

到

dào

The Chinese word '到' is used similarly to the English preposition 'to'. It is often used to express the destination of a movement or change. Just like in English, '到' is used in various complex grammatical structures.

Here's how to use it:

• 他们到北京去了
  tāmen dào běijīng qù le
• 火车到了
  huǒchē dào le
• 我到学校去
  wǒ dào xuéxiào qù

皇后

huánghòu

The Chinese word '皇后' is used to refer to the wife of a king or a female ruler. Similar to its English counterpart, this word is often used in both historical and modern contexts. It is an official title in the monarchy system. It could also be used metaphorically to signify an important or influential woman in other realms.

Here's how to use it:

• 皇后在骑马。
  Huánghòu zài qímǎ.
• 皇后宫殿在修建。
  Huánghòu gōngdiàn zài xiūjiàn.
• 皇后有大量的财富。
  Huánghòu yǒu dàliàng de cáifù.

合适

hé shì

In Chinese, '合适' (hé shì) means suitable. It is often used to refer to something that fits well, is appropriate, or meets the requirements. You can use it to describe clothes that fit well, a job offer that matches your skills, or a proposal that is fitting in a specific context.

Here's how to use it:

• 我不知道哪个时间合适。
  wǒ bù zhīdào nǎgè shíjiān héshì.
• 对我来说，这份工作很合适。
  duìwǒ lái shuō, zhè fèn gōngzuò hěn héshì.
• 这个角色合适我吗？
  zhège juésè héshì wǒ ma?

烟花

yān huā

The Chinese word '烟花' is used to refer to fireworks. It is commonly used during celebrations or festivals in China, especially during Lunar New Year to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck for the coming year.

Here's how to use it:

• 烟花给我们的节日增添了喜庆
  Yānhuā gěi wǒmen de jiérì zēngtiānle xǐqìng
• 他们在欣赏烟花
  Tāmen zài xīnshǎng yānhuā
• 这烟花好像花朵一样
  Zhè yānhuā hǎoxiàng huāduǒ yīyàng

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