[2024-08-27] Unlock Chinese Wisdom: Proverbs, Discounts, and More!

折扣

zhé kòu

In Chinese, '折扣' is used to refer to a reduction in price, similar to the English term 'discount'. This word is widely used in various contexts such as shopping, business deals, etc., usually to attract customers or enhance sales.

Here's how to use it:

• 我发现一个折扣代码。
  Wǒ fāxiàn yīgè zhékòu dàimǎ.
• 我们店有折扣活动。
  Wǒmen diàn yǒu zhékòu huódòng.
• 折扣已经结束了。
  Zhékòu yǐjīng jiéshùle.

指导

zhǐdǎo

In Chinese, the word '指导' means guidance and it is primarily used to refer to the act of pointing out and directing, similar to how 'guidance' is used in English. It is used when someone is being led or advised by another person, especially with regard to educational or vocational situations. It can also be used in the context of guidance systems in technology.

Here's how to use it:

• 他被指导如何驾驶。
  Tā bèi zhǐdǎo rúhé jiàshǐ.
• 她需要更多的指导。
  Tā xūyào gèngduō de zhǐdǎo.
• 我们根据他的指导行动。
  Wǒmen gēnjù tā de zhǐdǎo xíngdòng.

速度

sù dù

In Chinese, the word '速度' is used similarly to the English word 'speed'. It refers to the rate at which someone or something moves or operates. It can also refer to the rate at which events occur or developments proceed.

Here's how to use it:

• 请减慢速度
  Qǐng jiǎnmàn sùdù
• 他的速度惊人
  Tā de sùdù jīngrén
• 他的速度很快
  Tā de sùdù hěn kuài

合理

hé lǐ

The Chinese word '合理' is used to describe something that makes sense or is fair. It can be used in various contexts, for example to express that the price of something is reasonable, or a plan or idea makes sense. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个价格真的很合理。
  zhè ge jiàgé zhēn de hěn hélǐ.
• 他们的要求是合理的。
  tāmen de yāoqiú shì hélǐ de.
• 你需要为自己制定一个合理的饮食计划。
  nǐ xūyào wèi zìjǐ zhìdìng yīgè hélǐ de yǐnshí jìhuà.

戏剧性

xì jù xìng

The Chinese word '戏剧性' is the direct translation of the English word 'dramatic'. It refers to situations or events that are sudden, exciting, surprising, or significant in some way. It can be used to describe all manner of things, including changes, performances, or even personalities. In general, it makes a situation or event seem more important or serious. For example, '他的回归充满了戏剧性' means 'His return is full of drama'.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个情节有一种戏剧性质。
  zhège qíngjié yǒu yīzhǒng xìjùxìng zhì.
• 这部戏剧性的作品引起了我的兴趣。
  zhè bù xìjùxìng de zuòpǐn yǐnqǐle wǒ de xìngqù.
• 他们的冲撞充满了戏剧性。
  tāmen de chōngzhuàng chōngmǎnle xìjùxìng.

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