Deck 20 Flashcards
work hard
打拼
Dǎpīn
depose / ban / dismiss / reject
罷黜
Bàchù / Bàzhuó
have no choice
無奈
Wúnài
currency
貨幣
Huòbì
industry
業界
Yèjiè
contact lens
隱形眼鏡
Yǐnxíng yǎnjìng
A designated counter or booth, such as in a market or exhibition. It implies a specific location or position, often for transactions or services
櫃位
Guì wèi
Face; refers to a person’s face or facial features. It is a more neutral and objective term used to describe the physical aspects of a person’s face.
It can be used in various contexts, including medical descriptions, police sketches, or everyday conversations to talk about someone’s facial characteristics.
臉龐
liǎn páng
the thought or intention behind an action, gift, or gesture. It encompasses the emotional and heartfelt aspect of someone’s feelings or intentions. The term is often associated with sincerity, goodwill, and the genuine sentiment behind an act.
心意
Xīnyì
Here are a couple of common contexts in which 心意 is used in Taiwan:
Gift-giving: When giving a gift, people in Taiwan often emphasize the importance of the 心意, indicating that the value of the gift is not solely determined by its material worth but also by the genuine care and thoughtfulness that went into choosing it.
Expressions of gratitude: When expressing thanks or appreciation, individuals might use 心意 to convey that the gesture or assistance was deeply appreciated and that the person’s intention was well-received.
In summary, in Taiwan, 心意 is a term that emphasizes the emotional and sincere aspect of intentions or gestures, particularly in the context of gift-giving and expressions of gratitude. It reflects the importance of genuine feelings and thoughtfulness in interpersonal relationships.
ruins
廢墟
Fèixū
early morning
清晨
Qīngchén
Promotion
促銷
Cùxiāo
fall off
脫落
Tuōluò
repair
修復
Xiūfù
grand, vigorous, or magnificent, full of energy
of event, movement, or action
轟轟烈烈
Hōnghōnglièliè
