[2024-08-06] Unlock Chinese Wisdom & Words: A Journey Begins!

刷子

shuā zi

In Chinese, the word for 'brush' is '刷子'. It can be used in similar contexts as in English, such as when referring to paint brushes, hair brushes or toothbrushes. It can also be used in broader contexts, such as to 'brush' or 'swipe' a card.

Here's how to use it:

• 我需要一个新的刷子。
  Wǒ xūyào yīgè xīn de shuāzi.
• 刷子在哪里？
  Shuāzi zài nǎlǐ?
• 刷子掉在地上了。
  Shuāzi diào zài dìshàng le.

厚

hòu

The Chinese word '厚' is used to describe something that is broad in extent or thickness. It is often used in the context of physical properties, such as the thickness of a book or a piece of clothing. It can also be used metaphorically to describe abundant emotions or the depth of a person's kindness.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的皮肤很厚
  Tā de pífū hěn hòu
• 这篇文章的内容很厚实
  Zhè piān wénzhāng de nèiróng hěn hòu shí
• 我喜欢厚厚的口感
  Wǒ xǐhuan hòuhòu de kǒugǎn

方案

fāng àn

The Chinese word '方案' is usually used to describe a plan or program designed to achieve a particular goal, similar to the English word 'scheme'. Contextually, it can be used in various situations such as a business scheme (商业方案), study scheme (学习方案), or even in a technological context like a design scheme (设计方案).

Here's how to use it:

• 这个方案能否成功，现在还无法证实。
  Zhège fāng'àn néng fǒu chénggōng, xiànzài hái wúfǎ zhèngshí.
• 他提出的方案非常创新。
  Tā tíchū de fāng'àn fēicháng chuàngxīn.
• 关于这个问题，我们有多个方案。
  Guānyú zhège wèntí, wǒmen yǒu duō gè fāng'àn.

经典

jīngdiǎn

The Chinese word '经典' literally translates to 'classic'. It is used to refer to something that has been judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. For instance, a classic piece of literature, film, music, etc. It can also be used to describe anything that is typical or traditional.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是一本经典的书。
  Zhè shì yī běn jīngdiǎn de shū.
• 这是经典的音乐。
  Zhè shì jīngdiǎn de yīnyuè.
• 这是经典的旅行路线。
  Zhè shì jīngdiǎn de lǚxíng lùxiàn.

限制

xiàn zhì

The Chinese word '限制' corresponds to 'limit' in English. It is used similarly to the English term, often referring to restrictions, boundaries, or confines in some scope or context. It can be used in a variety of settings, such as in legal, physical, or theoretical discussions.

Here's how to use it:

• 由于新的限制，我们不能出门。
  Yóuyú xīn de xiànzhì, wǒmen bùnéng chūmén.
• 限制速度可以提高安全性。
  Xiànzhì sùdù kěyǐ tí gāo ānquán xìng.
• 她的饮食受到了限制。
  Tā de yǐnshí shòudàole xiànzhì.

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