[2024-05-31] Exciting Newsletter: Chinese Proverbs, Words & More!

大多数

dà duō shù

The Chinese word '大多数' is an adverb, similar to the English term 'mostly'. It is commonly used to describe when something happens or is true in most cases, but not all. For example, when you want to express that most people in a group have a certain opinion or characteristic.

Here's how to use it:

• 大多数人都喜欢这本书。
  dà duō shù rén dōu xǐ huān zhè běn shū.
• 在大多数情况下，我都会选择冷静。
  zài dà duō shù qíng kuàng xià, wǒ dōu huì xuǎn zé lěng jìng.
• 大多数员工都喜欢他的领导风格。
  dà duō shù yuán gōng dōu xǐ huān tā de lǐng dǎo fēng gé.

夹克

jiákè

The Chinese word for 'jacket' is '夹克'. It's used in the same manner as English to refer to a form of protective clothing worn on the upper body. It's a common word and can be used in a variety of contexts, from casual to formal.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的夹克很好看。
  tā de jiákè hěn hǎokàn.
• 我喜欢你的夹克。
  wǒ xǐhuān nǐ de jiákè.
• 在冬天, 你需要一件夹克。
  zài dōngtiān, nǐ xūyào yī jiàn jiákè.

解决

jiě jué

The Chinese term '解决' corresponds to 'tackle' in English. It refers to dealing with or taking on a difficult task or issue. It's widely used in various situations, whether it's in solving problems in a work setting or dealing with complex life situations.

Here's how to use it:

• 我晚些时候会解决那个问题。
  wǒ wǎn xiē shí hòu huì jiě jué nà ge wèn tí
• 这款产品可以解决您的需求。
  zhè kuǎn chǎn pǐn kě yǐ jiě jué nín de xū qiú
• 为了解决这个难题，我们必须努力。
  wèi le jiě jué zhè ge nán tí, wǒ men bì xū nǔ lì

著名

zhù míng

The Chinese word '著名' is used to describe something or someone that is well known by many people. It is used similarly to the English word 'famous', often being attached to individuals such as celebrities or prominent figures, or even places, events, and works of art that are widely recognized.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是一个著名的中国电影。
  zhè shì yīgè zhùmíng de zhōngguó diànyǐng.
• 著名的米其林餐厅在哪里？
  zhùmíng de mǐqílín cāntīng zài nǎlǐ?
• 著名的科学家发表了一份报告。
  zhùmíng de kēxuéjiā fābiǎo le yī fèn bàogào.

司机

sī jī

The Chinese word for driver, 司机, is used in the same way as in English. It can refer to someone who operates and controls a vehicle such as a car, bus or truck. It is also often used in compound words relating to driving, like 'bus driver' (公交司机) or 'taxi driver' (出租车司机).

Here's how to use it:

• 司机在哪里？
  Sījī zài nǎlǐ?
• 我是您的司机。
  Wǒ shì nín de sījī.
• 这个司机很有经验。
  Zhège sījī hěn yǒu jīngyàn.

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