[2024-08-18] Unlock the Mystery of Chinese: Proverbs & More!

审查

shěn chá

The Chinese word '审查' is the equivalent of the English word 'review'. It is used to describe the process of looking at or considering again an item, idea or piece of work to check its quality or to think about it deeply. '审查' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and could be used in situations such as reviewing a book, a paper, a performance etc.

Here's how to use it:

• 政府正在按照新的规定进行审查。
  zhèngfǔ zhèngzài ànzhào xīn de guīdìng jìnxíng shěnchá.
• 审查应遵循公平公正原则。
  shěnchá yīng zūnxún gōngpíng gōngzhèng yuánzé.
• 动议将被审查以确认其合法性。
  dòngyì jiāng bèi shěnchá yǐ quèrèn qí héfǎxìng.

手指

shǒuzhǐ

手指 is the Chinese word for 'finger'. It is usually used in the same contexts as the English word. For example, one might use it to refer to the digits on the hand. Like in English, it can be used figuratively in certain expressions or phrases.

Here's how to use it:

• 我手指上有点脏
  Wǒ shǒuzhǐ shàng yǒudiǎn zāng
• 他的手指被割伤了
  Tā de shǒuzhǐ bèi gē shāngle
• 他的手指肿了起来
  Tā de shǒuzhǐ zhǒng le qǐlái

烛光

zhú guāng

In Chinese, the word '烛光' is used to refer to the light emanating from a candle. It can be used in various contexts such as describing a scene, a mood, or a setting, for example, a candlelight dinner (烛光晚餐).

Here's how to use it:

• 这首烛光曲调柔和且深情。
  Zhè shǒu zhúguāng qǔ diào róuhé qiě shēnqíng.
• 烛光使得这个晚会更有气氛。
  Zhúguāng shǐdé zhège wǎnhuì gèng yǒu qìfēn.
• 烛光下的她看起来很美。
  Zhúguāng xià de tā kàn qǐlái hěn měi.

心理学

xīn lǐ xué

In Chinese, '心理学' refers to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Much like its English counterpart, it is used to refer to the multi-faceted discipline that explores various aspects of human experience, including cognition, behavior, emotion, and mental processes.

Here's how to use it:

• 心理学的学习可以帮助我们改善人际关系。
  xīn lǐ xué de xué xí kě yǐ bāng zhù wǒ men gǎi shàn rén jì guān xì.
• 他专攻心理学，希望能解读人们的行为模式。
  tā zhuān gōng xīn lǐ xué, xī wàng néng jiě dú rén men de xíng wéi mó shì.
• 为了更好地理解员工们的需求，他在自学心理学。
  wèi le gèng hǎo de lǐ jiě yuán gōng men de xū qiú, tā zài zì xué xīn lǐ xué.

火柴

huǒchái

In Chinese, 'match' is translated as '火柴' (huǒchái). It is generally used in the same context as in English, specifically referring to the small stick that creates a flame when rubbed against a rough surface. Like in English, it can also be used metaphorically in various contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 我需要一盒火柴。
  Wǒ xūyào yī hé huǒchái.
• 你看见我的火柴了吗？
  Nǐ kànjiàn wǒ de huǒchái le ma？
• 我拾到了一包火柴。
  Wǒ shí dào le yī bāo huǒchái.

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