[2024-09-12] Uncovering New Knowledge by Reviewing the Old

明显

míngxiǎn

The Chinese word '明显' means 'obvious' in English and is usually used to describe something easily perceived or understood. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations such as visible differences, clear evidence, or obvious signs.

Here's how to use it:

• 天气明显变热了
  Tiānqì míngxiǎn biàn rè le
• 他的表情明显很不高兴
  Tā de biǎoqíng míngxiǎn hěn bù gāoxìng
• 我明显比你个子高
  Wǒ míngxiǎn bǐ nǐ gèzi gāo

重量

zhòngliàng

In Chinese, weight translates to '重量' (zhòngliàng). This term can be used for all contexts where weight (of an object, person or any entity) is referred to or measured. It's a noun and can be used in a sentence like '这个箱子的重量是多少?' which means 'What is the weight of this box?'

Here's how to use it:

• 请你告诉我这个行李的重量。
  Qǐng nǐ gàosù wǒ zhège xínglǐ de zhòngliàng.
• 我们昨天开始测量生产产品的重量。
  Wǒmen zuótiān kāishǐ cèliáng shēngchǎn chǎnpǐn de zhòngliàng.
• 我正在测量你的重量。
  Wǒ zhèngzài cèliáng nǐ de zhòngliàng.

耳朵

ěr duo

The word '耳朵' in Chinese is used to refer to the organ of the body which is used for hearing and balance. Just like in English, it is often used in idioms and phrases to express different concepts, such as 'play by ear' would translate to '随耳朵行事' in Chinese.

Here's how to use it:

• 我的耳朵疼。
  Wǒ de ěrduǒ téng
• 耳朵应该经常清洁。
  Ěrduǒ yīnggāi jīngcháng qīngjié
• 耳朵听出了问题。
  Ěrduǒ tīng chūle wèntí

圆

yuán

The Chinese word '圆' (yuán) translates to 'round' in English. It is often used to describe the shape of objects. For instance, a round table in Chinese would be referred to as '圆桌' (yuán zhuō).

Here's how to use it:

• 球是圆的
  Qiú shì yuán de.
• 圆形的窗户
  Yuán xíng de chuānghù.
• 这个圆形的盘子
  Zhè gè yuán xíng de pánzi.

直

zhí

In Chinese, '直' means straight. It is often used when describing a straight line or path. It can also be used in more abstract terms, such as a character trait when speaking about someone who is straightforward or direct in their speech or actions.

Here's how to use it:

• 桥直过去就是
  qiáo zhí guòqù jiùshì
• 直接回家
  zhíjiē huíjiā
• 从此以后她直往南走
  cóngcǐ yǐhòu tā zhí wǎng nánzǒu

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