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委托

wěi tuō

In Chinese, '委托' can be used in various settings. You can use it when you assign a task to a person or when you're describing a contractual agreement where one party agrees to perform a task for another. It is broadly used in business and legal scenarios.

Here's how to use it:

• 我委托他处理这个问题。
  wǒ wěi tuō tā chǔ lǐ zhè ge wèn tí.
• 她委托我为她安排行程。
  tā wěi tuō wǒ wèi tā ān pái xíng chéng.
• 他委托我买这个东西。
  tā wěi tuō wǒ mǎi zhè ge dōng xī.

爷爷

yéye

In Chinese, the word for paternal grandfather is '爷爷' (yéye). It is usually used to address the father of one's father. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 他是我爷爷。
  Tā shì wǒ yéyé.
• 爷爷做的菜好吃。
  Yéyé zuò de cài hào chī.
• 爷爷每天都走路去公园。
  Yéyé měitiān dōu zǒulù qù gōngyuán.

赞美诗

zàn měi shī

赞美诗 is used in Chinese similarly to how 'hymns' is used in English, to refer to religious songs or anthems, particularly prevalent in Christian practice. The phrase can also be applied broadly to any song of praise or celebration.

Here's how to use it:

• 创作赞美诗是他的特长。
  chuàngzuò zànměishī shì tā de tècháng.
• 大家一起唱起了赞美诗。
  dàjiā yìqǐ chàng qǐle zànměishī.
• 赞美诗悠悠在空气中流动。
  zànměishī yōuyōu zài kōngqì zhōng liúdòng.

整洁

zhěngjié

The Chinese word '整洁' means neat, tidy or clean. It is used to describe something that is well-ordered, clean, tidy or in good arrangement, similar to the English use of the word 'neat'. This can be used for objects, place or even abstract things such as ideas or plans.

Here's how to use it:

• 请保持工作区整洁。
  qing3 bao3 chi2 gong1 zuo4 qu1 zheng3 jie2
• 她是个非常整洁的人。
  ta1 shi4 ge4 fei1 chang2 zheng3 jie2 de5 ren2
• 母亲总是把家里打扫得很整洁。
  mu3 qin1 zong3 shi4 ba3 jia1 li3 da3 sao3 de5 hen3 zheng3 jie2

空气

kōng qì

The Chinese word for 'air' is '空气', commonly used in the same context as in English. For instance, '我需要新鲜空气' means 'I need fresh air'.

Here's how to use it:

• 空气清新。
  Kōngqì qīngxīn.
• 空气很热。
  Kōngqì hěn rè.
• 空气质量很差。
  Kōngqì zhìliàng hěn chà.

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