[2024-10-04] Dive into Chinese: Food, Help & More!

肉

ròu

This term refers to meat in general, which includes options like pork, beef, chicken, etc.

Here's how to use it:

• 我们家每周都会吃肉。
  Wǒmen jiā měi zhōu dōu huì chī ròu.
• 这个肉是我姐姐买的。
  Zhège ròu shì wǒ jiějie mǎi de.
• 我妹妹不吃猪肉。
  Wǒ mèimei bù chī zhūròu.

有帮助

yǒu bāng zhù

In Chinese, the term '有帮助' refers to something or someone that provides aid or assistance, similar to how 'helpful' is used in English. It's used in various contexts, whether in terms of people, objects, or advice, which all may bring some form of benefit or assistance.

Here's how to use it:

• 你的建议对我有帮助。
  nǐ de jiàn yì duì wǒ yǒu bāng zhù.
• 这个手机应用程序对我有帮助。
  zhè gè shǒu jī yìng yòng chéng xù duì wǒ yǒu bāng zhù.
• 这段视频对我有帮助。
  zhè duàn shì pín duì wǒ yǒu bāng zhù.

索引

suǒ yǐn

In Chinese, the word '索引' refers to an organized list of items or data, such as a book's index or a database index. It is used to help locate specific information quickly. For instance, in a book, it allows readers to find page numbers corresponding to topics or keywords, facilitating easier navigation through the content.

Here's how to use it:

• 这个书的索引在最后一页。
  zhè ge shū de suǒ yǐn zài zuì hòu yī yè.
• 请查阅该文档的索引以获取更多信息。
  qǐng chá yuè gāi wén dàn de suǒ yǐn yǐ huò qǔ gèng duō xìn xī.
• 这个数据库有一个详细的索引。
  zhè ge shù jù kù yǒu yī gè xiáng xì de suǒ yǐn.

傻

shǎ

The Chinese word for 'silly' is '傻'. It is used to refer to someone who acts in a foolish or senseless manner. In a less harsh tone, it could also mean someone who is carefree or naive. Just like in English, it is often used lightly to tease friends or loved ones.

Here's how to use it:

• 他是一个傻孩子.
  Tā shì yīgè shǎ háizǐ.
• 傻话少说.
  Shǎ huà shǎo shuō.
• 那是一部充满傻气的电影.
  Nà shì yī bù chōngmǎn shǎ qì de diànyǐng.

洗

xǐ

The Chinese character '洗' means to clean or to wash in English. It is used in a variety of contexts, such as washing clothes, washing dishes or even washing one's hands. Like in English, it can also refer to a process of removing dirt or contaminants.

Here's how to use it:

• 我每天都洗澡。
  wǒ měi tiān dōu xǐ zǎo
• 你洗了手吗？
  nǐ xǐ le shǒu ma
• 我们需要洗床单。
  wǒmen xūyào xǐ chuángdān

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