幕后 (mùhòu) behind the scenes;backstage Usage: “幕后”的本义是指舞台幕布的后边,比喻公开活动的后面,暗中。 The original meaning of “幕后” is backstage. It’s a metaphor of directing something
Category: Polular Word
Chinese phrase translation: 闺蜜 (guīmì) Confidante
闺蜜 (guīmì) Confidante Usage: 闺蜜,即“闺中密友”,即可以进入“闺房(古代女孩子居住的房间,一般不允许外人或男子进入)”的好朋友,是现代女性对女友的新称呼。她们是相互之间能够诉说衷肠的女性好友,彼此之间相互信任,相互依赖。“闺蜜”一般是女孩子的专属名词。 "闺蜜" literally is the female friend who is allowed to enter a lady’s room (in
Chinese phrase translation: 拆台 (chāitái)vandalize
拆台 (chāitái) to obstruct; vandalize Usage: “拆台”的本义是拆掉舞台。比喻故意破坏,使别 人或集体丧失权力或者使事情不能顺利进行。“拆台”是离合词,可以说“拆……的台”。 “拆台” literally means to pull down the stage. It is a metaphor
Chinese phrase translation: 城府 (chéng fǔ) shrewdness
城府 (chéng fǔ) shrewdness Usage: “城府”本义是指城中的官府,普通人一般是无法进入的。比喻让人难以想到的深远用心或者不容易了解的想法。 The original meaning of “城府” is the government office in the city which ordinary
Chinese phrase translation: 糊涂虫 (hútu chóng) addle head
糊涂虫 (hútu chóng) a muddleheaded person; addle head Usage: “糊涂虫”是指不明事理、做事糊涂的人,是一个贬义词。 “糊涂虫”refers to a person who is lack of common sense
Chinese phrase translation: 高富帅 (gāo fù shuài) Tall, rich and handsome
高富帅 (gāo fù shuài) Tall, rich and handsome Usage: “高富帅”是最近新出来的一个网络词汇,形容男人身材高、有财富、相貌长得好,完美无缺。这样的男人往往会博得众多女性的青睐,在恋爱、婚姻中获得成功。 “高富帅” is a new word that has recently appeared on
Chinese phrase translation: 卖萌 (mài méng) acting cute
卖萌 (mài méng) acting cute; playing cute Usage: “萌”的意思是可爱,“卖萌”就是刻意做出一些可爱的动作、言语等,是个中性词。 “萌” means cute, and “卖萌” is to be deliberately cutesy in
Chinese phrase translation: 哪儿呀(nǎr ya) Please, no
哪儿呀(nǎr ya) Please, no Usage: “哪儿呀”意思是“不”,一般是对他人赞扬的一种谦虚的回应,意思是我没那么优秀。一般用在句首。有时候也表示对他人判断的否定。 “哪儿呀” is a modest way of answering for others’ praise, suggesting that the speaker
Chinese phrase translation: 海选 (hǎi xuǎn) open audition
海选 (hǎi xuǎn) open audition Usage: “海选”在众多的候选人中选拔。指不设门槛,人人都有机会参加的选拔。正因为如此,参加的人数相当多,因此参加者想要被选中就非常难。 “海选” refers to an audition or other selection process without entry requirements, meaning
Chinese phrase translation: 帮帮忙吧!(Bāng bāng máng ba!)Please help me!
帮帮忙吧!(Bāng bāng máng ba!)Please help me! Usage: “帮帮忙吧!”一般用来请求别人的帮助或者建议,含有“祈求”、“迫切地请求”的意思。 “帮帮忙吧!” is generally used to ask for help or advice from others,