[2024-07-25] Unlock Chinese Wisdom & Words: 情人眼里出西施

技能

ji4 neng2

The Chinese word for 'skill' is '技能'. It is a commonly used noun in Mandarin. It can apply to various categories ranging from physical abilities, intellectual competencies to special crafts. As in English, '技能' can be used to indicate someone's particular ability to execute or accomplish a task with proficiency.

Here's how to use it:

• 她具有出色的烹饪技能。
  Tā jùyǒu chūsè de pēngrèn jìnéng.
• 通过学习，我们可以提升我们的技能。
  Tōngguò xuéxí, wǒmen kěyǐ tíshēng wǒmen de jìnéng.
• 我们需要提升我们的营销技能。
  Wǒmen xūyào tíshēng wǒmen de yíngxiāo jìnéng.

油

yóu

In Chinese, the word for oil is '油'. It is used in similar contexts as in English, such as cooking oil ('食用油'), motor oil ('机油') or oily ('油腻'). Chinese cuisine typically makes use of various types of oils for frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods.

Here's how to use it:

• 他在加热油。
  Tā zài jiārè yóu.
• 我喜欢吃少油的食物。
  Wǒ xǐhuān chī shǎo yóu de shíwù.
• 请先热油。
  Qǐng xiān rè yóu.

某处

mǒu chù

The Chinese word '某处' has the same usage as 'somewhere' in English. It is often used to denote an indefinite or unspecified location. The word combines '某' meaning 'some' or 'a certain' and '处' meaning 'place' or 'location'.

Here's how to use it:

• 我记得我把书放在某处。
  Wǒ jìdé wǒ bǎ shū fàng zài mǒu chù.
• 她在某处读过这篇文章。
  Tā zài mǒu chù dú guò zhè piān wénzhāng.
• 某处有人在跟我说话。
  Mǒu chù yǒu rén zài gēn wǒ shuōhuà.

职责

zhí zé

职责 is a Chinese term that indicates a moral or legal obligation a person has, which is equivalent to the English term 'duty'. This can refer to a task or action that someone is required to perform because of their job or role. It is commonly used in both a formal setting and casual conversation, spanning a wide range of contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 他明白了自己的职责
  tā míng bái le zì jǐ de zhí zé
• 职责越大，责任越大
  zhí zé yuè dà , zé rèn yuè dà
• 我们每个人都有我们的职责
  wǒ men měi gè rén dōu yǒu wǒ men de zhí zé

表达

biǎo dá

In Chinese, '表达' is used to convey or make known one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas. It can be used in various context such as expressing an opinion ('表达观点'), expressing feelings ('表达感情') or expressing a principle ('表达原则').

Here's how to use it:

• 这幅画表达了作者的忧郁。
  Zhè fú huà biǎodále zuòzhě de yōuyù.
• 他用诗表达他的爱。
  Tā yòng shī biǎodá tā de ài.
• 我想用诗歌表达我的感恩。
  Wǒ xiǎng yòng shīgē biǎodá wǒ de gǎn'ēn.

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