[2024-06-17] Discover Chinese Culture & Learn New Words!

领导力

lǐngdǎolì

In Chinese, '领导力' (lǐngdǎolì) is commonly used to talk about the ability to lead others effectively. It can be used within various contexts, including but not limited to politics, business, or teamwork. Its usage is similar to how the term 'leadership' is used in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 领导力是成功的关键。
  lǐng dǎo lì shì chéng gōng de guān jiàn.
• 领导力可以通过培训提高。
  lǐng dǎo lì kě yǐ tōng guò péi xùn tí gāo.
• 领导力在危机中显得尤为重要。
  lǐng dǎo lì zài wēi jī zhōng xiǎn dé yóuwéi zhòng yào.

油漆

yóu qī

The Chinese word for 'paint' is '油漆'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a colored substance which is spread over a surface to give it a new look or protective coating. For example, ‘我要用红色油漆画这个墙’ (I want to paint this wall with red paint).

Here's how to use it:

• 这瓶油漆你打算怎么用？
  Zhè píng yóuqī nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme yòng?
• 油漆已经完全干了。
  Yóuqī yǐjīng wánquán gānle.
• 这片墙需要更亮的油漆。
  Zhè piàn qiáng xūyào gèng liàng de yóuqī.

暗示

àn shì

The Chinese word '暗示' means 'imply'. It is used similarly to the English term, applying to situations where something isn't directly stated. Instead, it's suggested or hinted at without being explicitly mentioned. This can be utilized in descriptions, narratives, or dialogue, where the speaker wishes to allude to something indirect.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的话不经意地暗示了这个问题的解答。
  tā de huà bù jīng yì dì àn shì le zhè gè wèn tí de jiě dá.
• 他的态度暗示他不打算离开。
  tā de tài dù àn shì tā bù dǎ suàn lí kāi.
• 这首诗可能暗示他深深的痛苦。
  zhè shǒu shī kě néng àn shì tā shēn shēn de tòng kǔ.

年龄

nián líng

In Chinese, the word for 'age' is '年龄'. It is used to denote how old someone or something is. For example, to say 'My age is 20', you would say '我的年龄是20'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, exactly like how we use 'age' in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 在中国，问年龄很常见。
  Zài Zhōngguó, wèn niánlíng hěn chángjiàn.
• 年龄只是一个数字。
  Niánlíng zhǐshì yīgè shùzì.
• 年龄小不代表你幼稚。
  Niánlíng xiǎo bù dàibiǎo nǐ yòuzhì.

外貌

wàimào

The Chinese word '外貌' is often used to describe a person or thing's external look or physical traits. It is used in the same contexts it would be used in English. For example, '他的外貌非常吸引人' would translate to 'His appearance is very attractive'. Similar to English, it can be used to refer to the aesthetic aspect of non-living objects as well.

Here's how to use it:

• 她不愿意被人们因其外貌瞬间定义。
  Tā bù yuànyì bèi rénmen yīn qí wàimào shùnjiān dìngyì.
• 外貌并不是决定你是否成功的因素。
  Wàimào bìng bùshì juédìng nǐ shìfǒu chénggōng de yīnsù.
• 他在乎自己的外貌多过在乎他人。
  Tā zàihu zìjǐ de wàimào duōguò zàihu tārén.

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