[2024-03-26] Unlocking Chinese Language Secrets: Proverbs & More!

速度

sù dù

In Chinese, the word '速度' is used similarly to the English word 'speed'. It refers to the rate at which someone or something moves or operates. It can also refer to the rate at which events occur or developments proceed.

Here's how to use it:

• 你的速度太快了
  Nǐ de sùdù tài kuài le
• 速度是关键
  Sùdù shì guānjiàn
• 他的速度很快
  Tā de sùdù hěn kuài

高速公路

gāosù gōnglù

The Chinese word for highway is '高速公路' (gāosù gōnglù). It is often used in the context of transportation and travelling, indicating a major road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

Here's how to use it:

• 我通常会避免在高速公路上驾驶。
  Wǒ tōngcháng huì bìmiǎn zài gāosù gōnglù shàng jiàshǐ.
• 高速公路上的车速限制是多少？
  Gāosù gōnglù shàng de chē sù xiànzhì shì duōshǎo?
• 这个城市的高速公路非常拥挤。
  Zhège chéngshì de gāosù gōnglù fēicháng yōngjǐ.

出席

chū xí

The Chinese word '出席' is used when someone is physically present at a meeting, event, class or any gathering. It is equivalent to the English word 'attend'. Similar to English, it can also mean to pay attention to something.

Here's how to use it:

• 她因为病了，所以未能出席公开课。
  Tā yīnwèi bìngle, suǒyǐ wèi néng chūxí gōngkāi kè.
• 你明天必须出席学校。
  Nǐ míngtiān bìxū chūxí xuéxiào.
• 她的妈妈出席了毕业典礼。
  Tā de māmā chūxíle bìyè diǎnlǐ.

真正地

zhēn zhèng de

The Chinese word '真正地' is an adverb equivalent to 'truly' in English. It is used to emphasize that something is the case in every way or respect, often in contexts where there may be doubt or disbelief. You can use it in sentences just like you would use 'truly' in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 我真正地喜欢这个城市。
  Wǒ zhēnzhèng de xǐhuān zhège chéngshì.
• 他真正地工作了四小时。
  Tā zhēnzhèng de gōngzuòle sì xiǎoshí.
• 他真正地设法帮助我。
  Tā zhēnzhèng de shèfǎ bāngzhù wǒ.

节日的

jié rì de

The Chinese translation of 'festive' is '节日的'. It is often used to describe something related to a festival or holiday, similar to its English usage. For example, you can use it to depict a lively and festive atmosphere during the Chinese New Year or any other holidays.

Here's how to use it:

• 节日的装饰是多彩的。
  jié rì de zhuāng shì shì duō cǎi de.
• 节日的礼物是一种表达爱的方式。
  jié rì de lǐ wù shì yī zhǒng biǎo dá ài de fāng shì.
• 她在节日的早晨做瑜伽。
  tā zài jié rì de zǎo chén zuò yú jiā.

Would rather be a shattered jade than an unbroken piece of pottery

nìng wéi yù suì, bù wéi wǎ quán