[2024-08-29] New Chinese Words & Proverb: Hi, It's Been A While!

棕色

zōng sè

The word '棕色' is used in Chinese to describe the color brown. It is used the same way as it is in English, to describe objects or things which have a brown color. It could be used to describe hair color, furniture, earth, wood, etc.

Here's how to use it:

• 那棵棕榈树的叶子是棕色的。
  Nà kē zōnglǜ shù de yèzi shì zōngsè de.
• 棕色的马匹正在赛跑。
  Zōngsè de mǎpǐ zhèngzài sàipǎo.
• 那个棕色的篮子装满了苹果。
  Nàgè zōngsè de lánzi zhuāng mǎnle píngguǒ.

领导力

lǐngdǎolì

In Chinese, '领导力' (lǐngdǎolì) is commonly used to talk about the ability to lead others effectively. It can be used within various contexts, including but not limited to politics, business, or teamwork. Its usage is similar to how the term 'leadership' is used in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 领导力是成功的关键。
  lǐng dǎo lì shì chéng gōng de guān jiàn.
• 领导力可以通过培训提高。
  lǐng dǎo lì kě yǐ tōng guò péi xùn tí gāo.
• 领导力需要不断地磨练。
  lǐng dǎo lì xū yào bù duàn de mólìan.

参加

cānjiā

The Chinese word '参加' translates to 'participate' in English. It is commonly used in both formal and casual situations, such as when one is participating in an event or activity, or in conversation when someone attends or takes part in something.

Here's how to use it:

• 我要参加这个派对。
  Wǒ yào cānjiā zhège pàiduì.
• 我不准备参加婚礼。
  Wǒ bù zhǔnbèi cānjiā hūnlǐ.
• 我们决定参加音乐节。
  Wǒmen juédìng cānjiā yīnyuè jié.

举例说明

jǔ lì shuō míng

The Chinese word '举例说明' is used in the same context as the English word 'illustrate'. It is used to explain a specific situation or concept through a vivid instance or picture, aiming to make the context clear and understandable.

Here's how to use it:

• 我现在将举例说明这个问题。
  Wǒ xiànzài jiāng jǔlì shuōmíng zhège wèntí.
• 举例说明会更清晰。
  Jǔlì shuōmíng huì gèng qīngxī.
• 举例说明你是如何决定的。
  Jǔlì shuōmíng nǐ shì rúhé juédìng de.

雨

yǔ

In Chinese, '雨' stands for 'rain'. It can be used in various contexts such as in expressing the weather i.e. '今天下雨' which translates to 'It's raining today'. Additionally, it can also be used in idioms or phrases to imply different metaphoric meanings.

Here's how to use it:

• 雨后春笋般冒出来。
  Yǔ hòu chūn sǔn bān mào chū lái.
• 我忘记带雨伞了。
  Wǒ wàngjì dài yǔsǎn le.
• 雨天路滑，请小心驾驶。
  Yǔ tiān lù huá, qǐng xiǎoxīn jiàshǐ.

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