[2024-05-13] Discover Chinese Wisdom & Words in Our Newsletter!

管子

guǎn zi

In Chinese, '管子'(guǎnzi) refers to a tube, pipe, or conduit used to transport or direct fluids, or for various other purposes. It can be used in a variety of contexts, like talking about the plumbing in a house or the pipes in a musical instrument.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个管子漏水了。
  Zhège guǎnzi lòushuǐle.
• 把管子对准那个孔。
  Bǎ guǎnzi duìzhǔn nàgè kǒng.
• 管子断了。
  Guǎnzi duànle.

倾向

Qīngxiàng

The Chinese word '倾向' is used to express a tendency, inclination, or preference for something. Similar to English, it can be used in various contexts. For example, when speaking about a person's habits, preferences, or usual course of action.

Here's how to use it:

• 我倾向于咖啡而不是茶。
  Wǒ qīngxiàng yú kāfēi ér bùshì chá.
• 他倾向于保持沉默。
  Tā qīngxiàng yú bǎochí chénmò.
• 我倾向于在广场散步。
  Wǒ qīngxiàng yú zài guǎngchǎng sànbù.

保险

bǎo xiǎn

The Chinese word '保险' means insurance in English. It is used in the same context as in English - referring to a policy from a company that compensates for particular potential future losses or damages in exchange for regular payments.

Here's how to use it:

• 汽车保险是必需的。
  Qìchē bǎoxiǎn shì bìxū de.
• 我们公司为员工提供健康保险。
  Wǒmen gōngsī wèi yuángōng tígōng jiànkāng bǎoxiǎn.
• 我决定增加我的人寿保险额度。
  Wǒ juédìng zēngjiā wǒ de rénshòu bǎoxiǎn édù.

皮肤

pí fū

The Chinese word '皮肤' can be used in a variety of contexts, similar to its English equivalent 'skin.' It is commonly used to refer to skin on human body and can also be used metaphorically. For example, in expressions regarding someone's facial skin condition.

Here's how to use it:

• 我的皮肤很白皙。
  Wǒ de pífū hěn báixǐ.
• 皮肤干燥是个问题。
  Pífū gānzào shì gè wèntí.
• 皮肤状况可以反映你的健康状况。
  Pífū zhuàngkuàng kěyǐ fǎnyìng nǐ de jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng.

宏伟

hóng wěi

The Chinese word '宏伟' is used to describe something that is impressive because of size, appearance or other quality. It can be used to describe buildings, scenery, plans, and efforts. English phrase 'grand view' translates to '宏伟的景色' in Chinese.

Here's how to use it:

• 宏伟的宫殿吸引了许多游客。
  hóng wěi de gōng diàn xī yǐn le xǔ duō yóu kè.
• 她设计了一个宏伟的花园。
  tā shè jì le yī gè hóng wěi de huā yuán.
• 这是一个宏伟的雕像。
  zhè shì yī gè hóng wěi de diāo xiàng.

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