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包含

bāo hán

The Chinese word '包含' is used similar to how 'contain' is used in English. Typically, it's used to express the idea of something being held or included within something else. It can be used in various contexts such as identifying the components of something, describing the criteria or conditions that something fulfills, or discussing the contents of a location or object.

Here's how to use it:

• 她的演讲包含很多统计数据。
  Tā de yǎnjiǎng bāohán hěnduō tǒngjìshùjù.
• 这个故事包含了许多有趣的角色。
  Zhège gùshì bāohánle xǔduō yǒuqù de juésè.
• 她的行李包含所有的衣物。
  Tā de xíngli bāohán suǒyǒu de yīwù.

检查员

jiǎncháyuán

In Chinese, '检查员' means inspector and is used in similar contexts to English. It refers to a person who inspects something, especially for compliance with a specific set of standards. In various fields, including business, education, law enforcement, and public safety, there are inspectors.

Here's how to use it:

• 他是食品工厂的检查员。
  Tā shì shípǐn gōngchǎng de jiǎncháyuán.
• 检查员正在考虑他的下一步。
  Jiǎncháyuán zhèngzài kǎolǜ tā de xiàyībù.
• 检查员表示满意。
  Jiǎncháyuán biǎoshì mǎnyì.

绘画

huì huà

In Chinese, '绘画' (huì huà) refers to the art of laying and spreading colors and shapes on a medium, typically on paper or canvas, to create an image or representation. It can also be used in a general sense to refer to the act of creating such a piece of art. It is a common term in discussions of visual arts and art education.

Here's how to use it:

• 她的绘画风格非常独特。
  Tā de huìhuà fēnggé fēicháng dútè.
• 他在学校学习了绘画。
  Tā zài xuéxiào xuéxí le huìhuà.
• 经过了长时间的练习，我的绘画技巧得到了很大的提高。
  Jīngguò le cháng shíjiān de liànxí, wǒ de huìhuà jìqiǎo dédào le hěn dà de tígāo.

资本

zī běn

In Mandarin Chinese, 'capital' is translated as '资本'. This word is used in similar contexts as it is in English and can relate to financial capital or a city that serves as the seat of government. The usage depends on the context of the sentence. Capital is an important concept in both economics and political science.

Here's how to use it:

• 你的资本应该用来投资。
  Nǐ de zī běn yīng gāi yòng lái tóu zī.
• 资本的积累对经济发展至关重要。
  Zī běn de jī lěi duì jīng jì fā zhǎn zhì guān zhòng yào.
• 资本收益是他的主要收入来源。
  Zī běn shōu yì shì tā de zhǔ yào shōu rù lái yuán.

坦克

tǎn kè

In Chinese, '坦克' refers to the heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track. It is used in the same way as the English word 'tank' - it can be used both in a military context or to describe a container or receptacle. It also has additional meanings, such as a criticism catcher or, by extension, a tough person.

Here's how to use it:

• 坦克是那个电影的重要元素。
  Tǎnkè shì nàgè diànyǐng de zhòngyào yuánsù
• 他在模型店买了一个坦克模型。
  Tā zài móxíng diàn mǎile yīgè tǎnkè móxíng
• 坦克部队正在进行训练。
  Tǎnkè bùduì zhèngzài jìnxíng xùnliàn

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