[2024-02-23] Dive into Chinese: Discover a Proverb and New Words this Month!

闻

wén

In Chinese, '闻' is used to denote the action of smelling something. It can be used both literally, such as smelling a flower, or figuratively, such as smelling trouble. Often, it can be combined with other characters to create more complex words or phrases related to the sense of smell.

Here's how to use it:

• 你闻到什么了？
  nǐ wén dào shénme le?
• 闻着咖啡的香味，我有点困。
  wén zhe kā fēi de xiāng wèi, wǒ yǒu diǎn kùn
• 我能闻到你的香水。
  wǒ néng wén dào nǐ de xiāngshuǐ

三月

sān yuè

The Chinese word '三月' is used to denote the third month of the year, which is March in English. Similar to its English counterpart, it can be used in various contexts where reference to this particular month or timeframe is necessary. It neither denotes a verb such as 'moving forward' nor a type of music as in English context.

Here's how to use it:

• 三月是春天的开始。
  Sān yuè shì chūntiān de kāishǐ.
• 三月的天气很不稳定。
  Sān yuè de tiānqì hěn bù wěndìng.
• 三月的北京非常美丽。
  Sān yuè de Běijīng fēicháng měilì.

批准

pī zhǔn

The Chinese word '批准' is normally used to show agreement or consent to someone or something. It is often used in formal or official contexts, like government or business decisions.

Here's how to use it:

• 我批准了他的计划。
  Wǒ pīzhǔnle tā de jìhuà.
• 总统批准了法案。
  Zǒngtǒng pīzhǔnle fǎ'àn.
• 这个项目批准了。
  Zhège xiàngmù pīzhǔnle.

最小

zuì xiǎo

The Chinese word '最小' represents the smallest or least possible amount or degree, the same as 'minimum' in English. It is often used in contexts like mathematics, statistics, and everyday life to compare quantities.

Here's how to use it:

• 他是我们班最小的孩子。
  Tā shì wǒmen bān zuì xiǎo de háizi.
• 她是三个女儿里最小的一个。
  Tā shì sān gè nǚér lǐ zuì xiǎo de yī gè.
• 今天是一年中最小的一天。
  Jīntiān shì yī nián zhōng zuì xiǎo de yītiān.

混乱

hùnluàn

The Chinese word '混乱' refers to a state of disorder or confusion, quite similar to the English word 'mess'. It can be used to describe both tangible situations like a messy room, or more abstract situations like a messy situation or a confused mind.

Here's how to use it:

• 这场比赛混乱无序。
  Zhè chǎng bǐsài hùnluàn wúxù.
• 他的书桌一片混乱。
  Tā de shūzhuō yī piàn hùnluàn.
• 战争使这个国家混乱。
  Zhànzhēng shǐ zhège guójiā hùnluàn.

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