[2024-04-23] Learn Chinese with ease: Discover new words & a beautiful proverb!

朋辈

péngbèi

This term is used to refer to a person who is equal to another in age or position. It is a common term to describe the relationship among friends of the same age group.

Here's how to use it:

• 朋辈们都期待这部新电影。
  péngbèi men dōu qīdài zhè bù xīn diànyǐng.
• 朋辈们为什么喜欢这部电影？
  péngbèi men wèishéme xǐhuān zhè bù diànyǐng?
• 朋辈们经常一起去电影院。
  péngbèi men jīngcháng yīqǐ qù diànyǐngyuàn.

拼写

pīn xiě

In Chinese, '拼写' or 'pīn xiě' is a verb similar to its English counterpart 'spell'. It generally refers to the action of producing a word letter by letter. The term is commonly used in educational contexts or whenever there's a need for precise verbal or written communication.

Here's how to use it:

• 拼写是学习语言的重要部分。
  Pīnxiě shì xuéxí yǔyán de zhòngyào bùfèn.
• 他的英语拼写很好。
  Tā de yīngyǔ pīnxiě hěn hǎo.
• 我要查一下这个词的拼写。
  Wǒ yào chá yīxià zhège cí de pīnxiě.

自信

zìxìn

The Chinese word for confident is '自信', which is often used to express a state of self-assurance. It is typically used to describe someone who believes in their own abilities, qualities, and judgment. It is a positive trait used widely across various contexts, both formal and informal.

Here's how to use it:

• 自信可以克服困难。
  zìxìn kěyǐ kèfú kùnnán.
• 我对自己很自信。
  wǒ duì zìjǐ hěn zìxìn.
• 她的笑容充满了自信。
  tā de xiàoróng chōngmǎnle zìxìn.

篮子

lán zi

The Chinese word for 'basket' is '篮子' (lán zi). It can be used similarly to how it's used in English, referring to a container used to hold or carry things, usually made from interwoven strips of cane or wire. It can also refer to sports equipment for games such as basketball.

Here's how to use it:

• 她把所有的苹果放在篮子里。
  tā bǎ suǒyǒu de píngguǒ fàng zài lánzǐ lǐ
• 篮子里有三个橙子。
  lánzǐ lǐ yǒu sān gè chéngzi
• 篮子的底部破了。
  lánzǐ de dǐbù pòle

次要

cì yào

In Chinese, '次要' is used to refer to something less important or secondary in nature. It can be used in various context such as subjects, items, details etc. The usage is quite similar to its English equivalent.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是次要因素。
  Zhè shì cìyào yīnsù.
• 我有次要的担忧。
  Wǒ yǒu cìyào de dānyōu.
• 这是次要的任务。
  Zhè shì cìyào de rènwù.

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