[2024-09-03] Discover Chinese Proverbs & Words in Our Beginner Newsletter!

沮丧

jǔ sàng

The Chinese word '沮丧' is used to express sadness or disappointment, similar to the English word 'upset'. It is predominantly used to describe negative feelings in relation to certain incidents or situations.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个消息让我很沮丧。
  zhège xiāoxi ràng wǒ hěn jǔsàng.
• 他沮丧地低下头。
  tā jǔsàng de dī xià tóu.
• 沮丧让她失去活力。
  jǔsàng ràng tā shīqù huólì.

紫色

zǐ sè

The Chinese word '紫色' is used to describe the color purple. It is used the same way as in English, to describe the color of objects or things. For example, you can use '紫色' to describe the color of a flower, a dress, or anything else that is purple.

Here's how to use it:

• 我的毛衣是紫色的。
  Wǒ de máoyī shì zǐsè de.
• 紫色的夜空很美。
  Zǐsè de yèkōng hěn měi.
• 他的眼睛是紫色的。
  Tā de yǎnjīng shì zǐsè de.

说服

shuō fú

The Chinese word '说服' (shuō fú) is used similarly to the English word 'convince.' It is a verb, used to describe the act of persuading someone to believe or do something by presenting logical, rational, or compelling reasons or evidence. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal situations.

Here's how to use it:

• 你要能说服我你可以独立完成这个项目
  nǐ yào néng shuōfú wǒ nǐ kěyǐ dúlì wánchéng zhège xiàngmù
• 他们正在尝试说服我这个计划是有效的
  tāmen zhèngzài chángshì shuōfú wǒ zhège jìhuà shì yǒuxiào de
• 你需要找到一个能说服他的理由
  nǐ xūyào zhǎodào yīgè néng shuōfú tā de lǐyóu

上诉

shàng sù

The Chinese word '上诉' is used in the context of law and order for referring to an application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed. It can also be used to describe a serious or urgent request.

Here's how to use it:

• 他把他的案子上诉到最高法院。
  tā bǎ tā de ànzi shàngsù dào zuìgāo fǎyuàn.
• 他们打算以不公平的判决为理由上诉。
  tāmen dǎsuàn yǐ bù gōngpíng de pànjué wèi lǐyóu shàngsù.
• 我们正在考虑是否上诉。
  wǒmen zhèngzài kǎolǜ shìfǒu shàngsù.

初级的

chū jí de

In Chinese, the word '初级的' is broadly used to express the first or primary stage of something. It is often used in the context of grades in school, step in a process or introductory level in any discipline.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个餐厅的菜单很初级的。
  Zhège cāntīng de càidān hěn chūjí de.
• 他的汉语水平还很初级的。
  Tā de hànyǔ shuǐpíng hái hěn chūjí de.
• 初级的瑜伽练习很适合他。
  Chūjí de yújiā liànxí hěn shìhé tā.

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