[2024-10-05] Unlock Chinese: 5 Essential Words!

剩余

shèng yú

The Chinese word '剩余' is used to describe what is left or spare. This can refer to time, quantity, or any other physical or non-physical quantities. It can be used in a sentence like '剩余的时间很少' which translates to 'There is little time remaining'.

Here's how to use it:

• 剩余的任务我们明天来完成。
  Shèngyú de rènwù wǒmen míngtiān lái wánchéng.
• 剩余的时间非常有限。
  Shèngyú de shíjiān fēicháng yǒuxiàn.
• 他决定把剩余的零花钱捐给慈善机构。
  Tā juédìng bǎ shèngyú de línghuāqián juān gěi císhàn jīgòu.

叔叔

shūshu

The Chinese word '叔叔' is used to address the younger brother of one's father. It is a formal term and is used in many contexts such as introductions, conversations, and in writings. It is a respectful way to address or mention one's paternal uncle.

Here's how to use it:

• 叔叔在厨房里做饭。
  shūshu zài chúfáng lǐ zuò fàn
• 叔叔住在广州。
  shūshu zhù zài guǎngzhōu
• 叔叔是医生。
  shūshu shì yīshēng

直接

zhíjiē

The Chinese word '直接' is used in a similar context as 'direct' in English. It could mean that something or someone is straight ahead, it may also express the doing of something in the most efficient way, without anything or anyone else involved or included. It further suggests to be honest and straightforward in relationships with others.

Here's how to use it:

• 他直接告诉我答案。
  tā zhíjiē gàosù wǒ dā'àn.
• 你可以直接来我的办公室。
  nǐ kěyǐ zhíjiē lái wǒ de bàngōngshì.
• 请直接告诉我你的想法。
  qǐng zhíjiē gàosù wǒ nǐ de xiǎngfǎ.

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:

• 这个项目的范围很大。
  Zhège xiàngmù de fànwéi hěn dà.
• 我们的工作范围涵盖了很多领域。
  Wǒmen de gōngzuò fànwéi hán gài le hěnduō lǐngyù.
• 这个范围内的所有物品都是不可触及的。
  Zhège fànwéi nèi de suǒyǒu wùpǐn dōu shì bùkě chùjí de.

任何地方

Rènhé dìfāng

In Chinese, 'Anywhere' translates to '任何地方', which is used to refer to an unspecified or unknown location. Like the English word, 任何地方 can be used in various sentences and contexts, but it's generally used as an adverb. A typical usage could be: '你可以在任何地方找到我' (You can find me anywhere).

Here's how to use it:

• 你看到了任何地方的问题吗？
  Nǐ kàndào le rènhé dìfāng de wèntí ma?
• 他在任何地方都能找到朋友。
  Tā zài rènhé dìfāng dōu néng zhǎodào péngyǒu.
• 我愿意和你去任何地方。
  Wǒ yuànyì hé nǐ qù rènhé dìfāng.

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