[2024-04-08] Dive into Chinese: Unravel Proverbs and Learn New Words!

接待

jiēdài

The Chinese word '接待' is most commonly used to describe the action or process of receiving and entertaining guests or visitors. In the business world, it can also mean the act of providing service for customers or clients, such as in hotels or offices. It's a term that widely used in social, hospitality or ceremonial contexts in Chinese.

Here's how to use it:

• 今天我会接待一些重要的客人。
  jīntiān wǒ huì jiēdài yīxiē zhòngyào de kèrén.
• 我需要预先接待他们。
  wǒ xūyào yùxiān jiēdài tāmen.
• 接待工作让我很累。
  jiēdài gōngzuò ràng wǒ hěn lèi.

约会

yuē huì

The Chinese word '约会' is used to imply a predetermined arrangement or meeting, similarly to the English word 'appointment'. It is commonly used in both formal (like a business appointment) and informal (like a date) contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是我的第一次约会。
  zhè shì wǒ de dì yī cì yuēhuì.
• 约会地点在哪里?
  yuēhuì dìdiǎn zài nǎlǐ?
• 这次约会让我感到非常开心。
  zhè cì yuēhuì ràng wǒ gǎndào fēicháng kāixīn.

指控

zhǐ kòng

The Chinese word '指控' is used similarly to 'accuse' in English. It is often used in legal contexts to indicate a formal charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的指控让我很震惊。
  tā de zhǐ kòng ràng wǒ hěn zhèn jīng.
• 这些都是恶意的指控。
  zhè xiē dōu shì è yì de zhǐ kòng.
• 他对我提出了严重的指控。
  tā duì wǒ tí chū le yán zhòng de zhǐ kòng.

手指

shǒuzhǐ

手指 is the Chinese word for 'finger'. It is usually used in the same contexts as the English word. For example, one might use it to refer to the digits on the hand. Like in English, it can be used figuratively in certain expressions or phrases.

Here's how to use it:

• 我手指上有点脏
  Wǒ shǒuzhǐ shàng yǒudiǎn zāng
• 我喜欢用手指敲打鼓面
  Wǒ xǐhuān yòng shǒuzhǐ qiāo dǎ gǔmiàn
• 他的手指肿了起来
  Tā de shǒuzhǐ zhǒng le qǐlái

废墟

feito

The Chinese word '废墟' (feito) translates to 'ruin' in English. It is usually used to refer to a building or place that is in a state of decay or destruction, often as a result of some catastrophic event or long-term neglect. Similar to its English equivalent, '废墟' can be used both literally and figuratively. For instance, you can use '废墟' to describe a once-grand building now in ruins, or metaphorically to refer to a person's life or career that has been ruined.

Here's how to use it:

• 这种悲惨的废墟是他唯一的家。
  zhè zhǒng bēi cǎn de fèi xū shì tā wéi yī de jiā.
• 废墟下隐藏的是一段悲惨的历史。
  fèi xū xià yǐn cáng de shì yī duàn bēi cǎn de lì shǐ.
• 废墟中的小猫产下了一窝小猫。
  fèi xū zhōng de xiǎo māo chǎn xià le yī wū xiǎo māo.

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