[2024-06-04] Chinese Proverbs, Words & More!

军事

jūnshì

In Chinese, '军事' refers to anything relating to the armed forces or war. It can be used in complex terms like '军事行动' (military action) or '军事力量' (military power). Just like English, it can also be used to describe a person's demeanor or strategy, for example, '他的军事头脑' (his military mind).

Here's how to use it:

• 这本书探讨军事战略。
  Zhè běn shū tàntǎo jūnshì zhànlüè.
• 他开始学习军事技术。
  Tā kāishǐ xuéxí jūnshì jìshù.
• 军事决策需要审慎。
  Jūnshì juécè xūyào shěnshèn.

面包

miànbāo

Although not a staple food in China, bread is gradually being enjoyed by more people, especially for breakfast.

Here's how to use it:

• 我们家的面包机很好用。
  Wǒmen jiā de miànbāo jī hěn hǎo yòng.
• 爸爸忘记吃早餐的面包了。
  Bàba wàngjì chī zǎocān de miànbāo le.
• 我给家里带了很多面包。
  Wǒ gěi jiā lǐ dài le hěnduō miànbāo.

牧师

Mùshī

In Chinese, '牧师' which sounds like 'Mùshī' refers to a priest. The term is mostly used in Christian religions to refer to a person authorized to conduct religious worship, implying spiritual guidance or authority. It can be used in many of the same contexts as the English equivalent.

Here's how to use it:

• 牧师正在给新婚夫妇祝福。
  Mùshī zhèngzài gěi xīnhūn fūfù zhùfú.
• 牧师的话让我深受启发。
  Mùshī de huà ràng wǒ shēn shòu qǐfā.
• 我们的牧师是个善良的人。
  Wǒmen de mùshī shì gè shànliáng de rén.

面条

miàntiáo

Noodles are a common food item in China, and there are many varieties from different regions.

Here's how to use it:

• 我妈妈做面条很棒。
  Wǒ māmā zuò miàntiáo hěn bàng.
• 我的妹妹喜欢吃面条。
  Wǒ de mèimei xǐhuān chī miàntiáo.
• 我和家人喜欢在周末做面条。
  Wǒ hé jiārén xǐhuān zài zhōumò zuò miàntiáo.

按钮

àn niǔ

In Chinese, '按钮' (button) is often used in web development and technology contexts to mean an interactive button on a webpage or digital interface. Just like in English, it can also refer to a button on clothing. Depending on the context, '按钮' may take on slightly different usages and meanings.

Here's how to use it:

• 我找不到那个按钮.
  Wǒ zhǎo bù dào nàgè ànniǔ.
• 不小心按到这个按钮.
  Bù xiǎoxīn àn dào zhège ànniǔ.
• 红色按钮代表停止
  Hóngsè ànniǔ dàibiǎo tíngzhǐ.

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