[2024-02-02] Uncovering Chinese Proverbs and Vocabulary Words in this Edition!

度假村

dù jià cūn

The Chinese word '度假村' is often used to describe a place which is commonly visited for holidays or relaxation. It could be a seaside place, a mountain area or any place that provides leisure and entertainment facilities.

Here's how to use it:

• 我在度假村工作
  Wǒ zài dùjiàcūn gōngzuò
• 度假村的风景很棒
  Dùjiàcūn de fēngjǐng hěn bàng
• 他在度假村餐厅吃饭
  Tā zài dùjiàcūn cāntīng chīfàn

追求

zhuī qiú

The Chinese word '追求' is used in similar context to its English counterpart 'pursue'. It can mean to strive to achieve or obtain something in the face of adversity, such as a life goal, a romantic interest or an academic discipline. It also includes the sense of continuous efforts.

Here's how to use it:

• 我追求的不仅是金钱。
  Wǒ zhuīqiú de bùjǐn shì jīnqián.
• 她追求自由。
  Tā zhuīqiú zìyóu.
• 追求知识是一种美德。
  Zhuīqiú zhīshì shì yī zhǒng měidé.

信用

xìn yòng

The term '信用' in Chinese is similar to how 'credit' is used in English. It could refer to the confidence in a party's ability and commitment to fulfill their financial obligations, typically regarding loans, installment plans, or other financial agreements. It's often used in banks, retail businesses, and financial organizations. Additionally, it might also refer to a person's reputation or trustworthiness.

Here's how to use it:

• 信用卡欠费会影响您的信用。
  Xìnyòngkǎ qiànfèi huì yǐngxiǎng nín de xìnyòng.
• 信用分数是衡量一个人债务偿还能力的一种方式。
  Xìnyòng fēnshù shì héngliáng yīgèrén zhàiwù chánghuán nénglì de yī zhǒng fāngshì.
• 支付宝是中国最大的信用支付平台。
  Zhīfùbǎo shì Zhōngguó zuìdà de xìnyòng zhīfù píngtái.

轨道

guǐ dào

The Chinese term '轨道' is used for representing the English word 'track'. It is commonly applied in train tracks, music tracks, or even tracking a path or course. Beside physical tracks, this term can also metaphorically describe the path someone takes in life or career.

Here's how to use it:

• 轨道上的火车快速行驶
  Guǐdào shàng de huǒchē kuàisù xíngshǐ
• 这座城市的轨道交通非常发达
  Zhè zuò chéngshì de guǐdào jiāotōng fēicháng fādá
• 电子在原子内部按照特定的轨道运动
  Diànzǐ zài yuánzǐ nèibù ànzhào tèdìng de guǐdào yùndòng

意图

yì tú

The Chinese word for 'intention' is '意图'. It is often used to refer to a person's plan or objective. For example, '他的意图是什么?' translates to 'What is his intention?'. It is used contextually in the same way as the English word 'intention' and is common in both spoken and written Chinese.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的意图是什么?
  tā de yìtú shì shénme?
• 我看出你的意图了。
  wǒ kàn chū nǐ de yìtú le.
• 他的意图非常明显。
  tā de yìtú fēicháng míngxiǎn.

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