[2024-07-06] Unlock Chinese Wonders in Your Inbox!

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.
• 妈妈在超市买了一些面包。
  Māmā zài chāoshì mǎi le yīxiē miànbāo.
• 我给家里带了很多面包。
  Wǒ gěi jiā lǐ dài le hěnduō miànbāo.

池塘

chí táng

In Chinese, '池塘' refers to a pool. It is often used in the context of an outdoor or natural small body of still water around which recreational or other activities might occur, but can also refer to a man-made pool for swimming, similar to the English usage.

Here's how to use it:

• 池塘旁的青蛙在唱歌。
  Chítáng páng de qīngwā zài chànggē.
• 池塘里的鱼游来游去。
  Chítáng lǐ de yú yóu lái yóu qù.
• 池塘边的垂柳婆娑。
  Chítáng biān de chuí liǔ pó suō.

想要

xiǎng yào

In Chinese, '想要' is used to denote the action of wanting something. It often follows the subject of a sentence and can be used with other words to form phrases, expressing the speaker's desire or wish. It is commonly used in both spoken and written language.

Here's how to use it:

• 他想要学习中文。
  tā xiǎng yào xué xí zhōng wén.
• 我想要看书。
  wǒ xiǎng yào kàn shū.
• 我想要唱歌。
  wǒ xiǎng yào chàng gē.

手机

shǒu jī

The Chinese word '手机' is equivalent to mobile in English, which could mean a mobile phone or mobile device. It is widely used in daily conversation and in written language.

Here's how to use it:

• 你的手机在哪里?
  nǐ de shǒujī zài nǎlǐ
• 我的手机没有电了。
  wǒ de shǒujī méiyǒu diàn le
• 他买了一部新手机。
  tā mǎi le yī bù xīn shǒujī

居民

jū mín

The Chinese word '居民' is used to refer to a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. It is similar to the English word 'resident'. It can be used in various contexts, such as in the phrase 'local residents' (当地居民), or 'apartment residents' (公寓居民).

Here's how to use it:

• 居民福利需要改善。
  jū mín fú lì xū yào gǎi shàn.
• 居民投票决定。
  jū mín tóu piào jué dìng.
• 我们是合法居民。
  wǒ men shì hé fǎ jū mín.

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