[2024-05-03] Start Your Journey into Chinese Language - Proverbs, Vocab & More

重

Zhòng

The Chinese character '重' represents the concept of 'heavy'. In Chinese, it can be used in a similar context as in English, to describe the weight of an object. It can also be used to express the weight of a situation or feeling, much like how 'heavy' is used metaphorically in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个箱子很重。
  Zhe ge xiāng zi hěn zhòng.
• 他犯了重罪。
  Ta fan le zhong zui.
• 我们需要重组。
  Wo men xu yao zhong zu.

严重

yán zhòng

The Chinese word '严重' is used to describe severity or seriousness of something. It can be used in various contexts such as weather conditions, health conditions, or general situations. It is often used to emphasize the critical nature of the described subject.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个问题严重影响我工作
  zhè ge wèn tí yán zhòng yǐng xiǎng wǒ gōng zuò
• 犯这样的错误会严重影响你的未来
  fàn zhè yàng de cuò wù huì yán zhòng yǐng xiǎng nǐ de wèi lái
• 严重的干旱影响了农作物的产量
  yán zhòng de gān hàn yǐng xiǎng le nóng zuò wù de chǎn liàng

分开

fēnkāi

The word '分开' means to separate or divide something, usually into two or more parts. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including physical separation, conceptual separation, or even separation between people or groups. For example, '我们需要分开这些书，一部分给你，一部分给我' means 'We need to separate these books, some for you, some for me.'

Here's how to use it:

• 他们被迫分开。
  Tāmen bèi pò fēnkāi.
• 你们为什么要分开？
  Nǐmen wèishéme yào fēnkāi?
• 他的话让我们分开。
  Tā de huà ràng wǒmen fēnkāi.

安装

ān zhuāng

The Chinese word '安装' is often used to describe the act of setting up or installing a software or equipment. It is mostly used in the context of technology like installing a program on a computer. However, it can also refer to the installation of things in general, like installing a new air conditioner.

Here's how to use it:

• 他在安装新的电脑。
  Tā zài ān zhuāng xīn de diàn nǎo.
• 苹果手机需要通过iTunes来安装应用。
  Píng guǒ shǒu jī xū yào tōng guò iTunes lái ān zhuāng yìng yòng.
• 安装新硬件时，你需要关机。
  Ān zhuāng xīn yìng jiàn shí, nǐ xū yào guān jī.

不幸地

bù xìng de

In Mandarin, '不幸地' is used to indicate adversity or a unfortunate circumstance, similar to how the word 'unfortunately' is used in English. It's typically used at the start of a sentence to set the tone as negative.

Here's how to use it:

• 他们不幸地丢失了所有的行李
  tā men bù xìng de diū shī le suǒ yǒu de xíng lǐ
• 不幸地，我们错过了最后一班公交车
  bù xìng de, wǒ men cuò guò le zuì hòu yī bān gōng jiāo chē
• 我不幸地丢了我的电话
  wǒ bù xìng de diū le wǒ de diàn huà

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