[2024-05-23] Unlock Chinese Wisdom: Discover the Tiger's Den!

包围

bāo wéi

The Chinese word '包围' literally translates to 'surround' in English. It is commonly used to signify that something is completely covering or enclosing another thing or place. It can also be used to represent a situation where a person or group is closely watched or pressured by people. For example, '我们被敌人包围了' means 'We are surrounded by enemies.'

Here's how to use it:

• 他们被一群粉丝包围着。
  tā men bèi yì qún fěn sī bāo wéi zhe.
• 我们被黑暗包围。
  wǒ men bèi hēi àn bāo wéi.
• 她被宠爱包围着。
  tā bèi chǒng ài bāo wéi zhe.

完全地

wán quán de

The Chinese word '完全地' can be used in many of the same contexts as the English word 'fully'. It can be used to describe a state of completion or thoroughness, often as an adverb modifying a verb, such as 'completely understand' (完全地理解).

Here's how to use it:

• 你必须完全地信任我。
  Nǐ bìxū wánquándì xìnrèn wǒ.
• 他完全地接受了这个事实。
  Tā wánquándì jiēshòule zhège shìshí.
• 他完全地改变了他的生活方式。
  Tā wánquándì gǎibiànle tā de shēnghuó fāngshì.

钉子

dīng zǐ

The Chinese word '钉子' is used similarly to the English word 'nail'. It can refer to the hard covering at the ends of fingers and toes or a thin pointed piece of metal that's driven into materials, like wood, to fasten them together. It can also be used metaphorically.

Here's how to use it:

• 不要踩到钉子。
  Bùyào cǎi dào dīngzi.
• 钉子在哪里？
  Dīngzi zài nǎlǐ?
• 钉子太短了。
  Dīngzi tài duǎn le.

精确

jīng què

The Chinese word '精确' is an adjective that can be used to describe the characteristic of being precise or exact. It can be used in a similar context as 'exact' in English, often to represent accuracy or precision in numerical, factual or technical description.

Here's how to use it:

• 我们的结果需要精确的计算。
  wǒ men de jié guǒ xū yào jīng què de jì suàn.
• 这次实验需要精确的数据。
  zhè cì shí yàn xū yào jīng què de shù jù.
• 他的射击非常精确。
  tā de shè jī fēi cháng jīng què.

感激

gǎn jī

The Chinese word '感激' means gratefulness. It is often used to express deep appreciation or thankfulness toward a kind action or gesture made by others. Similar to its usage in English, '感激' can be used in a wide range of scenarios, from expressing gratitude for a friend's assistance to acknowledging the support of people in difficult times.

Here's how to use it:

• 他对那些帮助他的人们充满感激。
  Tā duì nàxiē bāngzhù tā de rénmen chōngmǎn gǎnjī.
• 我感激的心情无以言表。
  Wǒ gǎnjī de xīnqíng wúyǐyánbiǎo.
• 我们都很感激他的帮助。
  Wǒmen dōu hěn gǎnjī tā de bāngzhù.

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