[2024-08-13] Learn Chinese Proverbs & Words with Us!

折

zhé

In Chinese, 'fold' is often used to refer to the act or process of bending something over onto itself. It could also refer to a bend in a layer or in a surface. It can be used in various contexts like folding a piece of paper, folding clothes or metaphorically to describe an increase or decrease in amount.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的计划折叠了
  tā de jìhuà zhédié le
• 她喜欢折腾
  tā xǐhuān zhēteng
• 这是折合价格
  zhè shì zhéhé jiàgé

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.
• 我想和你做电影观看伙伴。
  Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ zuò diànyǐng guānkàn huǒbàn.
• 伙伴们，我们一起去看电影吧。
  Huǒbàn men, wǒmen yīqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ba.

叔叔

shūshu

The Chinese word '叔叔' is used to address the younger brother of one's father. It is a formal term and is used in many contexts such as introductions, conversations, and in writings. It is a respectful way to address or mention one's paternal uncle.

Here's how to use it:

• 叔叔的儿子是我表哥。
  shūshu de érzi shì wǒ biǎogē
• 叔叔住在广州。
  shūshu zhù zài guǎngzhōu
• 叔叔喜欢研究历史。
  shūshu xǐhuan yánjiū lìshǐ

熟人

shúrén

This word is used to refer to someone you know slightly, but are not close friends with. It is a common word to introduce the relationship of not-close friends.

Here's how to use it:

• 我陪熟人看了一部恐怖电影。
  Wǒ péi shúrén kàn le yībù kǒngbù diànyǐng.
• 那位熟人是一位出色的电影评论家。
  Nà wèi shúrén shì yī wèi chūsè de diànyǐng pínglùn jiā.
• 我很喜欢和这些熟人一起评论电影。
  Wǒ hěn xǐhuān hé zhèxiē shúrén yīqǐ pínglùn diànyǐng.

怪异

guài yì

The Chinese word '怪异' translates to 'weird' in English. It is commonly used in Chinese language to describe something strange or different from what is normal or expected. The word can be used in a variety of contexts, similar to its English counterpart.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是一个怪异的故事。
  zhè shì yīgè guàiyì de gùshì.
• 我感到她的表情很怪异。
  wǒ gǎndào tā de biǎoqíng hěn guàiyì.
• 那个村庄有很多怪异的传说。
  nàgè cūnzhuāng yǒu hěn duō guàiyì de chuánshuō.

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