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暗示

àn shì

The Chinese word '暗示' means 'imply'. It is used similarly to the English term, applying to situations where something isn't directly stated. Instead, it's suggested or hinted at without being explicitly mentioned. This can be utilized in descriptions, narratives, or dialogue, where the speaker wishes to allude to something indirect.

Here's how to use it:

• 她的神态暗示她知道更多的事。
  tā de shén tài àn shì tā zhī dào gèng duō de shì.
• 这个符号暗示危险。
  zhè gè fú hào àn shì wēi xiǎn.
• 这首诗可能暗示他深深的痛苦。
  zhè shǒu shī kě néng àn shì tā shēn shēn de tòng kǔ.

吹

chuī

The Chinese term '吹' is the equivalent of the English word 'blow'. It is used in similar contexts as in English. You may use it when referring to the act of blowing air out of your mouth or blowing out a candle. Moreover, it is also applicable in context like blowing a whistle. However, be careful when using it as it may not represent all English contexts of 'blow'.

Here's how to use it:

• 床前吹落几片花。
  Chuáng qián chuī luò jǐ piàn huā.
• 爸爸吹母亲的头发。
  Bàba chuī mǔqīn de tóufǎ.
• 我吹破了气球。
  Wǒ chuī pòle qìqiú.

劝说

quàn shuō

The Chinese word '劝说' is used in conversation to describe the act of trying to influence someone into thinking or doing something through reasoning or argument. Its usage is similar to its English counterpart 'persuade'. For example, in a sentence '他劝说我去健身' translates to 'He persuaded me to go to the gym'.

Here's how to use it:

• 他尝试劝说我去他的派对。
  Tā chángshì quànshuō wǒ qù tā de pàiduì.
• 爸爸劝说我吃健康的食物。
  Bàba quànshuō wǒ chī jiànkāng de shíwù.
• 劝说她放弃这个主意没有用。
  Quànshuō tā fàngqì zhège zhǔyì méiyǒu yòng.

倒计时

dào jì shí

In Chinese, '倒计时' is used to express the concept of counting down to a particular event or moment, similar to how 'countdown' is used in English. It can be used for any event such as a launch, party or new year.

Here's how to use it:

• 距离节日还有一个月的倒计时。
  jùlí jiérì hái yǒu yīgè yuè de dào jìshí.
• 倒计时3天，我们要去旅行了。
  dào jìshí 3 tiān, wǒmen yào qù lǚxíngle.
• 倒计时十秒，火箭即将发射。
  dào jìshí shí miǎo, huǒjiàn jíjiāng fāshè.

除了

chú le

In Chinese, '除了' is equivalent to the English word 'except'. It is used when you want to exclude something specific from a general statement. This word is often used in sentences to highlight an exception or something that doesn’t follow the same pattern.

Here's how to use it:

• 除了看电影，我们还去了公园。
  Chúle kàn diànyǐng, wǒmen hái qùle gōngyuán.
• 除了难过，我什么也不感觉。
  Chúle nánguò, wǒ shénme yě bù gǎnjué.
• 除了我，没有人看见过那个。
  Chúle wǒ, méiyǒu rén kànjiànguò nàgè.

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