[2024-06-10] Discover Chinese Wisdom & Words in This Week's Newsletter!

有些

yǒu xiē

In Chinese, '有些' is the translation of 'somewhat' and is often used to describe a certain degree or extent of something. It can be used in various contexts to express that something is to some extent but not completely. It's positioned before adjectives or verbs to express the degree or extent.

Here's how to use it:

• 有些学生喜欢打篮球。
  Yǒuxiē xuéshēng xǐhuān dǎ lánqiú.
• 有些鱼不能吃。
  Yǒuxiē yú bùnéng chī.
• 有些学校提供奖学金。
  Yǒuxiē xuéxiào tígōng jiǎngxuéjīn.

正式

zhèngshì

The word '正式' in Chinese is used similarly to the English word 'formal'. It is used to describe something that is done in accordance with rules or standards, such as in formal language, formal dress, formal occasion. It is also used in context of official matters. Example: 正式的服装 means formal attire.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是一个正式的晚宴
  Zhè shì yīgè zhèngshì de wǎnyàn
• 我已经正式递交了辞呈
  Wǒ yǐjīng zhèngshì dìjiāo le cíchéng
• 他们正在安排一个正式的会议
  Tāmen zhèngzài ānpái yīgè zhèngshì de huìyì

设计师

shè jì shī

The Chinese word '设计师' directly translates to 'designer' in English and is commonly used in the context of someone who plans the look or workings of something prior to it being made, by preparing drawings or plans.

Here's how to use it:

• 设计师需要有创新思维。
  shè jì shī xū yào yǒu chuàng xīn sī wéi.
• 策展人正在和设计师讨论新项目。
  cè zhǎn rén zhèng zài hé shè jì shī tǎo lùn xīn xiàng mù.
• 设计师是利用艺术和技术来进行设计的专业人员。
  shè jì shī shì lì yòng yì shù hé jì shù lái jìn xíng shè jì de zhuān yè rén yuán.

实现

shíxiàn

The Chinese word '实现' (achieve) is used in the context of fulfilling a goal or realizing a dream. It can be used in various sentence structures depending on the scenario. Like in English, it is a verb.

Here's how to use it:

• 实现和平是我们的使命。
  shíxiàn hépíng shì wǒmen de shǐmìng.
• 要实现财富自由，你需要努力工作。
  yào shíxiàn cáifù zìyóu, nǐ xūyào nǔlì gōngzuò.
• 我们已经实现了年度目标。
  wǒmen yǐjīng shíxiànle niándù mùbiāo.

教育的

jiào yù de

The Chinese word '教育的' is used to describe things that are related to teaching or learning. It can be used to describe subjects, experiences, materials, or activities that provide knowledge or skill improvement, much like the English word 'educational'.

Here's how to use it:

• 她具有教育的使命感。
  Tā jùyǒu jiàoyù de shǐmìng gǎn.
• 他负责本地的教育项目。
  Tā fùzé běndì de jiàoyù xiàngmù.
• 艺术教育的部分被忽略了。
  Yìshù jiàoyù de bùfèn bèi hūliè le.

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