[2024-09-20] Discover Chinese Wisdom and Words in Our Newsletter!

有意识

yǒu yì shí

The Chinese word '有意识' is used similar to the English word 'conscious'. It denotes the state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you. For instance, you can use it to describe someone who is not only physically awake, but also mentally aware of their surroundings and their actions.

Here's how to use it:

• 她有意识地改变自己的行为方式。
  tā yǒu yì shí de gǎi biàn zìjǐ de xíng wéi fāng shì.
• 她有意识地忽略了他。
  tā yǒu yì shí de hū lǜ le tā.
• 我有意识地记住他的脸。
  wǒ yǒu yì shí de jì zhù tā de liǎn.

个性

gè xìng

In Chinese, the term '个性' is used to describe someone's unique set of characteristics, traits, or behaviors, much like the English term 'personality'. It is a common word used in conversations, and it often reflects a person's inherent and distinctive qualities.

Here's how to use it:

• 他的个性非常出众
  tā de gè xìng fēi cháng chū zhòng
• 我们的个性很相似
  wǒ men de gè xìng hěn xiāng sì
• 他的个性很勇敢
  tā de gè xìng hěn yǒng gǎn

众多

zhòng duō

The Chinese word '众多' means 'numerous' in English. It is often used to describe a large quantity of something, especially when there are too many to be counted. It can be used in various context such as referring to people, matters, things, etc.

Here's how to use it:

• 众多的学生在大楼前集合。
  Zhòngduō de xuéshēng zài dàlóu qián jíhé.
• 众多的人在排队等待。
  Zhòngduō de rén zài páiduì děngdài.
• 众多的游客在游览景区。
  Zhòngduō de yóukè zài yóulǎn jǐngqū.

范围

fàn wéi

The Chinese word '范围' (fàn wéi) is used to indicate a range, scope, or extent. Similar to English, it can be used in various contexts such as range of motion, price range, or range of values among others. It is commonly used in both formal and casual settings.

Here's how to use it:

• 你需要确定你的研究范围。
  Nǐ xūyào quèdìng nǐ de yánjiū fànwéi.
• 我们不在范围之内。
  Wǒmen bù zài fànwéi zhī nèi.
• 你的技能范围应该包括多种语言。
  Nǐ de jìnéng fànwéi yīnggāi bāokuò duō zhǒng yǔyán.

恶魔

è mó

The Chinese word '恶魔' is similar to the English word 'devil'. It is usually used to refer to an evil spirit in religion or mythology. It can also be used metaphorically to represent a person who is very cruel or evil.

Here's how to use it:

• 他饱受恶魔的折磨。
  Tā bǎoshòu èmó de zhémó.
• 恶魔在他的梦中出现。
  Èmó zài tā de mèng zhōng chūxiàn.
• 他觉得自己像恶魔一样罪恶。
  Tā juédé zìjǐ xiàng èmó yīyàng zuì'è.

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