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无聊

wú liáo

The Chinese word '无聊' is equivalent to 'boring' in English. It is used quite similarly to describe a person, situation, or task that is dull and uninteresting. Due to its strong negative connotations, making a point to avoid calling someone or something '无聊' unless you are prepared for the resulting consequence. The term is applicable in a range of settings, from informal to fairly formal, and in writing or speech.

Here's how to use it:

• 我觉得无聊。
  Wǒ juédé wúliáo.
• 无聊的人应吸引不了你。
  Wúliáo de rén yīng xīyǐn bù liǎo nǐ.
• 无聊的话题。
  Wúliáo de huàtí.

含义

hán yì

The Chinese word '含义' translates to 'meaning' in English. It is used to express the significance or purpose of a term or phrase, just like in English. It can be used in various contexts, such as understanding the '含义' of a specific Chinese character, a sentence, or a concept. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in efficient and effective communication.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个词的含义是什么？
  Zhè gè cí de hán yì shì shén me?
• 你能解释这个概念的含义吗？
  Nǐ néng jiě shì zhè gè gài niàn de hán yì ma?
• 你的话含义深远。
  Nǐ de huà hán yì shēn yuǎn.

香槟

xiāng bīn

The Chinese word '香槟' is used exactly like the English word 'champagne'. It can refer to the sparkling wine itself, or situations/events where such a wine is being enjoyed.

Here's how to use it:

• 我喝了一杯香槟。
  Wǒ hēle yībēi xiāngbīn.
• 新年夜晚我们用香槟庆祝。
  Xīnnián yèwǎn wǒmen yòng xiāngbīn qìngzhù.
• 香槟颜色的衣服很适合你。
  Xiāngbīn yánsè de yīfu hěn shìhé nǐ.

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:

• 这是次要原因。
  Zhè shì cìyào yuányīn.
• 这是我的次要选择。
  Zhè shì wǒ de cìyào xuǎnzé.
• 我们遇到了次要问题。
  Wǒmen yùdàole cìyào wèntí.

上面

Shàngmiàn

In Chinese, the word 'upper' can be translated to '上面', which is used to describe something being on top or above something else. It can also be used as an adjective to describe the top part of an object or area. It is commonly seen in various contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 书上面有字
  shū shàngmiàn yǒu zì
• 桌子上面放着杯子
  zhuōzi shàngmiàn fàngzhe bēizi
• 门上面有个铃铛
  mén shàngmiàn yǒu gè língdāng

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