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转变

zhuǎn biàn

In Chinese, '转变' is used to express the change from one thing to another. It usually describes a transformation or change in nature, behavior, or form. For example, you could use '转变' to talk about a person changing their opinions, a change in the weather, or the process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

Here's how to use it:

• 我看到他的性格发生了转变
  wǒ kàn dào tā de xìng gé fā shēng le zhuǎn biàn
• 这样的转变需要时间
  zhè yàng de zhuǎn biàn xū yào shí jiān
• 我们必须转变我们的策略
  wǒ men bì xū zhuǎn biàn wǒ men de cè lüè

伙伴

huǒbàn

It is used to suggest a sense of camaraderie or shared task or goals, such as a working partner or a partner in crime. It is a commonly-used term among friends.

Here's how to use it:

• 电影中的那对伙伴共同抗击敌人。
  Diànyǐng zhōng de nà duì huǒbàn gòngtóng kàngjī dírén.
• 我喜欢和你这个伙伴看电影。
  Wǒ xǐhuān hé nǐ zhège huǒbàn kàn diànyǐng.
• 电影院是我和我的伙伴的常去地方。
  Diànyǐngyuàn shì wǒ hé wǒ de huǒbàn de cháng qù dìfāng.

恶心

è xīn

The Chinese word '恶心' is used to describe something revolting, nasty or disgusting and is the direct translation of the English word 'gross'. It is a very common and informal term used in everyday conversations among the Chinese. Often, it is used to express personal feelings towards something unpleasant.

Here's how to use it:

• 你的行为真恶心。
  nǐ de xíngwéi zhēn ěxīn.
• 见到他,我就恶心。
  jiàn dào tā, wǒ jiù ěxīn.
• 恶心的疾病让人生活无法如常。
  ěxīn de jíbìng ràng rén shēnghuó wúfǎ rúcháng.

午餐

wǔcān

In Chinese, '午餐' means lunch. It is usually the meal eaten in the middle of the day, generally around midday or early afternoon. Depending on the region, it could include a variety of dishes, traditionally includes rice or noodles, alongside vegetables, meat, or fish. It is integral to Chinese culture, and people often take a small break from work to have their '午餐'.

Here's how to use it:

• 我准备了健康的午餐。
  Wǒ zhǔnbèile jiànkāng de wǔcān.
• 午餐我只吃了一个苹果。
  Wǔcān wǒ zhǐ chīle yīgè píngguǒ.
• 午餐太油腻我不喜欢。
  Wǔcān tài yóunì wǒ bù xǐhuān.

打算

dǎ suàn

The Chinese word '打算' is often used to express an intention or plan to do something in the future. It can be used in both informal and formal situations. You can use it just like you would use the English word 'intend'.

Here's how to use it:

• 她打算学习中文。
  Tā dǎsuàn xuéxí zhōngwén.
• 我打算看电影。
  Wǒ dǎsuàn kàn diànyǐng.
• 他打算提早退休。
  Tā dǎsuàn tízǎo tuìxiū.

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