[2024-03-19] Unlock the beauty of Chinese language with us

计算

jì suàn

The Chinese word '计算' is commonly used in the same way as the English word 'calculate'. It is often used in situations where numbers or data are involved, or where an assessment or evaluation needs to be made.

Here's how to use it:

• 你能否帮我计算这个方程式？
  nǐ néngfǒu bāng wǒ jìsuàn zhè gè fāngchéngshì?
• 他的计算速度非常快。
  tā de jìsuàn sùdù fēicháng kuài.
• 她正在学习如何计算。
  tā zhèngzài xuéxí rúhé jìsuàn.

冬青

dōng qīng

冬青 traditionally symbolizes peace and joy. The leaves are prickly and they stay green all year round which made them popular as decorations during the winter season, especially during Christmas holidays.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是我的冬青树。
  zhè shì wǒ de dōngqīng shù.
• 冬青的叶子是真的很美。
  dōngqīng de yèzi shì zhēn de hěn měi.
• 冬青有许多的药用价值。
  dōngqīng yǒu xǔduō de yàoyòng jiàzhí.

直

zhí

In Chinese, '直' means straight. It is often used when describing a straight line or path. It can also be used in more abstract terms, such as a character trait when speaking about someone who is straightforward or direct in their speech or actions.

Here's how to use it:

• 我喜欢直面现实
  wǒ xǐhuān zhí miàn xiànshí
• 雨一直下
  yǔ yīzhí xià
• 从此以后她直往南走
  cóngcǐ yǐhòu tā zhí wǎng nánzǒu

建设

jiàn shè

The Chinese word for 'construction' is '建设', often used in contexts pertaining to building or creating infrastructures. It can refer to any kind of construction, from building houses to roads to office skyscrapers. Apart from 'construction', it could also loosely translate to 'building' or 'establishment'.

Here's how to use it:

• 停止建设这个项目是智慧的决定。
  tíng zhǐ jiàn shè zhè gè xiàng mù shì zhì huì de jué dìng
• 建设更好的世界是我们共同的使命。
  jiàn shè gèng hǎo de shì jiè shì wǒ men gòng tóng de shǐ mìng
• 社区需要更多的建设。
  shè qū xū yào gèng duō de jiàn shè

节日气氛

jié rì qì fēn

The Chinese word '节日气氛' is used to represent the festive atmosphere, feelings or activities associated with a specific festival or special occasion. It may be applied in diverse contexts such as family gatherings, national holidays, or cultural events where people engage in special celebrations.

Here's how to use it:

• 这里的节日气氛非常浓厚。
  Zhèlǐ de jiérì qìfēn fēicháng nóng hòu.
• 她正在为家里增添节日气氛。
  Tā zhèng zài wèi jiā lǐ zēngtiān jiérì qìfēn.
• 节日气氛对人们的心情有很大的影响。
  Jiérì qìfēn duì rén men de xīn qíng yǒu hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.

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