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中等

zhōngděng

In Chinese, '中等' is used to indicate the medium level or size of something. It can be used to describe the size of clothes and shoes, the level of difficulty and quality, and the degree of satisfaction.

Here's how to use it:

• 这是中等重要性的任务。
  zhè shì zhōng děng zhòng yào xìng de rèn wù.
• 这是中等大小的房子。
  zhè shì zhōng děng dà xiǎo de fáng zi.
• 这个包是中等价位的。
  zhè gè bāo shì zhōng děng jià wèi de.

可怕的

kě pà de

In Chinese, '可怕的' is used similar to the English word 'terribly'. It can be used before adjectives to emphasize the intensity, often in a negative sense. Note that the literal translation is 'frightening' or 'scary', yet it's the connotation attached that mimics the usage of 'terribly'.

Here's how to use it:

• 他讲述了可怕的经历。
  tā jiǎngshùle kěpà de jīnglì.
• 这种可怕的情况必须立即解决。
  zhè zhǒng kěpà de qíngkuàng bìxū lìjí jiějué.
• 那只是一个可怕的传说。
  nà zhǐshì yīgè kěpà de chuánshuō.

网

wǎng

In Chinese, '网' is a common word which means 'net'. It can be used in various contexts such as sports (like tennis net), fishing net, or even metaphorical contexts like the internet (which is '互联网'). The concept of its usage remains the same as in English; symbolizing a network or a grid-like structure.

Here's how to use it:

• 他成了我们的网球队队长。
  Tā chéngle wǒmen de wǎngqiú duì duìzhǎng.
• 这个网易播放器是免费的。
  Zhège wǎngyì bōfàng qì shì miǎnfèi de.
• 我在网上购物。
  Wǒ zài wǎngshàng gòuwù.

空气

kōng qì

The Chinese word for 'air' is '空气', commonly used in the same context as in English. For instance, '我需要新鲜空气' means 'I need fresh air'.

Here's how to use it:

• 空气很热。
  Kōngqì hěn rè.
• 我需要新鲜的空气。
  Wǒ xūyào xīnxiān de kōngqì.
• 空气湿度很高。
  Kōngqì shīdù hěn gāo.

代码

dài mǎ

In Chinese, '代码' is used to represent the concept of 'code'. This could refer to computer programming code, a system of rules to convert information, or a system of symbols or signals for communication. It's commonly used in technology and information technology contexts.

Here's how to use it:

• 请检查这段代码。
  Qǐng jiǎnchá zhè duàn dàimǎ.
• 这段代码能运行吗？
  Zhè duàn dàimǎ néng yùnxíng ma?
• 代码需要更新。
  Dàimǎ xūyào gēngxīn.

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