[2024-09-29] Unlock Chinese Wisdom & Words!

坦克

tǎn kè

In Chinese, '坦克' refers to the heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track. It is used in the same way as the English word 'tank' - it can be used both in a military context or to describe a container or receptacle. It also has additional meanings, such as a criticism catcher or, by extension, a tough person.

Here's how to use it:

• 坦克是那个电影的重要元素。
  Tǎnkè shì nàgè diànyǐng de zhòngyào yuánsù
• 他在模型店买了一个坦克模型。
  Tā zài móxíng diàn mǎile yīgè tǎnkè móxíng
• 坦克部队正在进行训练。
  Tǎnkè bùduì zhèngzài jìnxíng xùnliàn

翅膀

chì bǎng

The Chinese word '翅膀' refers to the limb or appendages that an animal uses to fly, same as 'wing' in English. It can also figuratively mean a subsidiary or a support system, just like the way 'wing' is used metaphorically in English.

Here's how to use it:

• 鸟儿在空中展翅飞翔。
  niǎo ér zài kòng zhōng zhǎn chì fēi xiáng.
• 天空中有一只巨大的鸟，翅膀展开。
  tiān kōng zhōng yǒu yī zhī jù dà de niǎo, chì bǎng zhǎn kāi.
• 她用手抚摸着鸟的翅膀。
  tā yòng shǒu fǔ mō zhe niǎo de chì bǎng.

借

jiè

The Chinese word for 'borrow' is '借' (jiè). It is a verb that means to receive a thing from someone temporarily, intending to return it. In Mandarin Chinese, it can be used just like its English equivalent. For example, in the sentence '我可以借你的笔吗？' (Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de bǐ ma?), it means 'Can I borrow your pen?'

Here's how to use it:

• 他想借我20元。
  Tā xiǎng jiè wǒ 20 yuán.
• 她从他那里借了一件衣服。
  Tā cóng tā nàlǐ jièle yī jiàn yīfú.
• 他借了我的自行车去工作。
  Tā jièle wǒ de zìxíngchē qù gōngzuò.

合适

hé shì

In Chinese, '合适' (hé shì) means suitable. It is often used to refer to something that fits well, is appropriate, or meets the requirements. You can use it to describe clothes that fit well, a job offer that matches your skills, or a proposal that is fitting in a specific context.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个位置合适照相吗？
  zhège wèizhì héshì zhàoxiàng ma?
• 这个角色合适我吗？
  zhège juésè héshì wǒ ma?
• 这个配色方案你觉得合适吗？
  zhège pèisè fāng'àn nǐ juédé héshì ma?

辩解

biànjiě

In Chinese, '辩解' is used in much the same contexts as 'justify' in English. It means to offer an explanation or reason for something, often in defense of one's actions or opinions. It is commonly used in written and verbal communication.

Here's how to use it:

• 我不接受你的辩解。
  Wǒ bù jiēshòu nǐ de biànnjiè.
• 他对自己的错误做出了辩解。
  Tā duì zìjǐ de cuòwù zuò chūle biànnjiè.
• 他的辩解太弱，无人接受。
  Tā de biànnjiè tài ruò, wú rén jiēshòu.

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