[2024-03-09] Dive into Chinese: Unlock Mystery Proverbs and Learn New Words

设定

shè dìng

In Chinese, '设定' (setting) has multiple applications, just like in English. It can refer to a place or type of environment where an event happens. In a technological context, it can also refer to adjusting or determining the nature, composition, or skeleton of a system or application.

Here's how to use it:

• 我们能否设定一个会议？
  Wǒmen néng fǒu shèdìng yīgè huìyì?
• 你设定的温度太高了。
  Nǐ shèdìng de wēndù tài gāole.
• 如何设定新的密码？
  Rúhé shèdìng xīn de mìmǎ?

众多

zhòng duō

The Chinese word '众多' means 'numerous' in English. It is often used to describe a large quantity of something, especially when there are too many to be counted. It can be used in various context such as referring to people, matters, things, etc.

Here's how to use it:

• 众多的事情需要处理。
  Zhòngduō de shìqíng xūyào chǔlǐ.
• 众多的观众在观看比赛。
  Zhòngduō de guānzhòng zài guānkàn bǐsài.
• 众多的机会在眼前。
  Zhòngduō de jīhuì zài yǎnqián.

代码

dài mǎ

In Chinese, '代码' is used to represent the concept of 'code'. This could refer to computer programming code, a system of rules to convert information, or a system of symbols or signals for communication. It's commonly used in technology and information technology contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 这段代码能运行吗？
  Zhè duàn dàimǎ néng yùnxíng ma?
• 这段代码很复杂。
  Zhè duàn dàimǎ hěn fùzá.
• 代码执行得很正确。
  Dàimǎ zhíxíng de hěn zhèngquè.

数据库

shù jù kù

In Chinese, '数据库' is the term used to refer to a database. Much like in English, it is used predominantly in the context of information technology and computing. It may refer to both a physical database, like a gene database, or a digital database. It is a highly technical term that is extensively used in professions like software development, data management and analysis.

Here's how to use it:

• 我们需要从数据库中删除这个信息。
  Wǒmen xūyào cóng shùjùkù zhōng shānchú zhège xìnxī.
• 请连接到数据库。
  Qǐng liánjiē dào shùjùkù.
• 我无法访问数据库。
  Wǒ wúfǎ fǎngwèn shùjùkù.

适当

shìdàng

The Chinese word '适当' is used similarly to the English word 'appropriate'. It is used to describe something that is suitable or fitting in a specific situation, context, or condition. This can pertain to behaviour, clothing, decisions, measures etc. It can also suggest moderation, as in not too much or too little.

Here's how to use it:

• 适当的运动对身体有益。
  shìdàng de yùndòng duì shēntǐ yǒuyì.
• 适当的饮食有助于健康。
  shìdàng de yǐnshí yǒuzhù yú jiànkāng.
• 适当的时间我们可以谈论这个问题。
  shìdàng de shíjiān wǒmen kěyǐ tánlùn zhège wèntí.

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