1. 打折 (dǎzhé)
Meaning: To give a discount.Character Breakdown:打 (dǎ): To hit; to give.折 (zhé): To break; to fold (refers to reducing price).Usage: Used when discussing sales or prices.Phrase: 打 + number + 折 (dǎ + number + zhé)Meaning: To give a discount of X percent.Usage Example: "打八折" (dǎ bā zhé) means "20% off."Example:这件衣服正在打折。(Zhè jiàn yīfú zhèngzài dǎzhé.)"This piece of clothing is on discount."
2. 顺便 (shùnbiàn)
Meaning: By the way; conveniently.Character Breakdown:顺 (shùn): Smooth; to follow.便 (biàn): Convenient.Usage: When mentioning an additional action done alongside the main action.Phrase: 顺便 + verbExample:我去超市的时候，顺便买了些水果。(Wǒ qù chāoshì de shíhòu, shùnbiàn mǎile xiē shuǐguǒ.)"When I went to the supermarket, I conveniently bought some fruit."
3. 光 (guāng)
Meaning: Only; just.Character Breakdown:光 (guāng): In this context, it means "only."Usage: To emphasize that something is limited or exclusive.Phrase: 光 + verbExample:他光喝水不吃饭。(Tā guāng hē shuǐ bù chī fàn.)"He only drinks water and doesn't eat."
4. 实在 (shízài)
Meaning: Really; truly; honestly.Character Breakdown:实 (shí): Real; true.在 (zài): To exist; to be present.Usage: Used as an adverb to emphasize sincerity or truth.Example:实在太好了！(Shízài tài hǎole!)"It’s really great!"
5. 效果 (xiàoguǒ)
Meaning: Effect; result.Character Breakdown:效 (xiào): To show; to take effect.果 (guǒ): Fruit; result.Usage: When discussing the outcome or effectiveness of something.Example:这个药的效果很好。(Zhège yào de xiàoguǒ hěn hǎo.)"This medicine is very effective."
6. 考虑 (kǎolǜ)
Meaning: To consider; to think over; to deliberate.Character Breakdown:考 (kǎo): To test; to examine.虑 (lǜ): To consider; to think carefully.Usage: Refers to weighing options or possibilities and evaluating various factors before making a decision.Difference from 思考:考虑 is more practical, focusing on evaluating choices and decisions.思考 (sīkǎo) implies deeper reflection and contemplation on abstract or philosophical matters.Example:我需要考虑一下这个提议。(Wǒ xūyào kǎolǜ yīxià zhège tíyì.)"I need to consider this proposal carefully."
我喜欢在安静的地方思考人生。(Wǒ xǐhuān zài ānjìng de dìfāng sīkǎo rénshēng.)"I like to reflect on life in quiet places."
7. 样子 (yàngzi)
Meaning: Appearance; shape; model.Character Breakdown:样 (yàng): Appearance; shape.子 (zi): A suffix denoting a noun or small object.Usage: When describing how something looks or its form.Example:她的样子很美。(Tā de yàngzi hěn měi.)"She has a beautiful appearance."
8. 年龄 (niánlíng)
Meaning: Age.Character Breakdown:年 (nián): Year.龄 (líng): Age (often used for people).Usage: When asking about or discussing someone's age.Example:你今年多大年龄？(Nǐ jīnnián duōdà niánlíng?)"How old are you this year?"
Difference:年龄 is more formal and used in official contexts.年纪 is more casual and frequently used in spoken language.
9. 尤其 (yóuqí)
Meaning: Especially; particularly.Character Breakdown:尤 (yóu): Especially; particularly.其 (qí): Its; that (used for emphasis).Usage: When highlighting a specific instance or detail among others.Example:我喜欢所有的季节，尤其是春天。(Wǒ xǐhuān suǒyǒu de jìjié, yóuqí shì chūntiān.)"I like all seasons, especially spring."
10. 受到 (shòudào)
Meaning: To receive; to be subjected to.Character Breakdown:受 (shòu): To receive; to accept.到 (dào): To arrive; to reach.Usage: Used when indicating that something has been received or experienced.Difference:受到 (shòudào) often refers to receiving an influence or effect (e.g., support, education).收到 (shōudào) is used for tangible items like letters or packages.Example:他受到了表扬。(Tā shòudào le biǎoyáng.)"He received praise."
11. 寄 (jì)
Meaning: To send; to mail.
Character Breakdown:
寄 (jì): To send; to mail.
Usage: Used for mailing items or letters.
Example:
我要给他寄一个快递。
(Wǒ yào gěi tā jì yīgè kuàidì.)
"I want to send him a package."
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