Chinese Word of the Day | 每日一词

Chinese Word of the Day | 每日一词

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  • 历史新高 (lì shǐ xīn gāo)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月14日的词汇是:历 lì 史 shǐ 新 xīn 高 gāo


    释义 Definition

    「历史新高」是指某个数据或指标达到了有记录以来的最高水平。

    历史新高 (lì shǐ xīn gāo) refers to a certain data point or indicator reaching its highest level since records began.


    例句 Example

    《财经》杂志中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「今年春运期间全社会跨区域人员流动量将会达到95亿人次,预计创历史新高。」这里说的是春运出行人数可能打破以往纪录。

    In an article from Caijing Magazine, the term is used like this: 'During this year's Spring Festival travel season, cross-regional passenger flow across society is expected to reach 9.5 billion trips, predicted to hit a 历史新高.' Here, it means the number of Spring Festival travelers might break the previous record.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    「历史新高」常用来描述经济、体育或社会数据。比如股市指数创历史新高,或气温破历史新高。要注意和「近期新高」区别——后者只指短时间内的新高,不一定超越所有过往记录。这个词组结构固定,一般不作拆分使用。

    历史新高 (lì shǐ xīn gāo) is often used to describe economic, sports, or social data. For example, a stock market index hitting a 历史新高 (lì shǐ xīn gāo), or temperatures breaking a 历史新高 (lì shǐ xīn gāo). It's important to distinguish it from 近期新高 (jìn qī xīn gāo)—the latter only refers to a recent high within a short period and may not surpass all past records. This phrase has a fixed structure and is generally not used in a split form.


    2 min
  • 窗口期 (chuāng kǒu qī)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月13日的词汇是:窗 chuāng 口 kǒu 期 qī


    释义 Definition

    窗口期是指一个短暂且有利的时机,通常用于形容某个行动或决策的最佳时间段。

    窗口期 (chuāng kǒu qī) refers to a brief and advantageous opportunity, typically used to describe the optimal time period for a certain action or decision.


    例句 Example

    2026年2月9日的《财经》杂志中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「随着国际政治博弈的演进,人民币国际化遇到了一个难得的窗口期,许多国家和金融机构在'去美元化'的过程中,对人民币国际化逐步持欢迎态度,尤其是利用数字人民币创新跨境支付结算模式,一定意义上成了市场的共同期待。」这里说的是人民币国际化正面临一个有利的发展机会。

    An article in the February 9, 2026, issue of Caijing magazine used the term like this: 'With the evolution of international political games, the internationalization of the renminbi has encountered a rare 窗口期; many countries and financial institutions, in the process of 'de-dollarization,' are gradually welcoming the internationalization of the renminbi, especially by leveraging the innovation of digital renminbi in cross-border payment and settlement models, which has, to some extent, become a shared market expectation.' This describes that the internationalization of the renminbi is facing a favorable development opportunity.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    窗口期最初多用于医学领域,比如检测病毒的最佳时间段。现在也广泛用于商业、科技等领域,强调时机的短暂性和重要性。类似的词还有『机遇期』,但窗口期更突出时间有限,而机遇期范围更广。例如:『公司要抓住市场窗口期推出新产品』,意思是必须尽快行动。

    窗口期 (chuāng kǒu qī) was originally mostly used in the medical field, for instance, to describe the best time window for detecting a virus. It is now also widely used in business, technology, and other fields, emphasizing the brevity and importance of the timing. A similar term is 机遇期 (jī yù qī), but 窗口期 (chuāng kǒu qī) emphasizes the limited time more strongly, while 机遇期 (jī yù qī) has a broader scope. For example: 'The company must seize the market 窗口期 (chuāng kǒu qī) to launch the new product' means that action must be taken quickly.


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  • 爱戴 (ài dài)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月12日的词汇是:爱 ài 戴 dài


    释义 Definition

    爱戴的意思是因尊敬、钦佩而衷心拥护,多用于下级对上级、群众对领袖或德高望重者的情感。

    爱戴 (ài dài) means to sincerely support someone out of respect and admiration, often used to describe the feelings of subordinates towards superiors, the masses towards a leader, or towards a person of high virtue and prestige.


    例句 Example

    《中国国家人文地理》中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「观明是一个非常廉洁自律的人,他重视工商业发展,不搞特权,反对浪费,深受百姓爱戴。」这里说的是一位清正廉洁的官员因为为民造福而得到人民的尊敬与拥护。

    In the book 'China National Human Geography,' an article uses the word like this: 'Guan Ming is a very honest and self-disciplined person. He values industrial and commercial development, does not seek privileges, and opposes waste, and is deeply 爱戴 by the common people.' This describes an upright official who, because he worked for the benefit of the people, gained their respect and support.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    「爱戴」和「爱护」都包含关爱之意,但用法不同。「爱戴」强调自下而上的敬爱(如人民爱戴领袖),而「爱护」多用于对晚辈、弱者或事物的珍惜(如爱护儿童、爱护公物)。这个词常出现在历史人物评价或新闻报道中,例如:「这位老教授学识渊博,平易近人,深受学生爱戴。」

    Both 爱戴 (ài dài) and 爱护 (ài hù) contain the meaning of care and affection, but their usage is different. 爱戴 (ài dài) emphasizes a bottom-up kind of respect and love (e.g., the people 爱戴 the leader), while 爱护 (ài hù) is mostly used for cherishing juniors, the vulnerable, or objects (e.g., 爱护 children, 爱护 public property). The word 爱戴 (ài dài) often appears in evaluations of historical figures or news reports, for example: 'This old professor is knowledgeable and approachable, and is deeply 爱戴 by his students.'


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  • 悬念 (xuán niàn)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月11日的词汇是:悬 xuán 念 niàn


    释义 Definition

    悬念的意思是指让人好奇、期待结果的事情或情节。

    悬念 (xuán niàn) means something that makes people curious and looking forward to the outcome, often referring to a plot or situation.


    例句 Example

    《凤凰周刊》中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「泰国一年之内两位总理下台,新总理的归属、联合政府的命运、是否提前大选成为外界关注的悬念。」这里说的是泰国政局变化引起大家的好奇和猜测。

    In an article from Phoenix Weekly, the word was used like this: 'With two Thai prime ministers stepping down within a year, the question of who will be the new prime minister, the fate of the coalition government, and whether there will be an early general election have become major 悬念 (suspense) for the outside world.' Here, it refers to the curiosity and speculation caused by the changes in Thailand's political situation.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    悬念和疑问有点像,但悬念更强调对未知结果的期待感,常用于故事、比赛或重大事件中。比如小说留下悬念让读者急着看下一章,球赛最后一分钟比分接近也充满悬念。这个词由悬(吊在空中)和念(想法)组成,形象表达想法悬着没落地的感觉。

    悬念 (xuán niàn) is a bit like 疑问 (yí wèn), but 悬念 (xuán niàn) emphasizes the anticipation for an unknown outcome and is often used in stories, competitions, or major events. For example, a novel leaves a 悬念 (xuán niàn) to make readers eager for the next chapter, and a basketball game in its final minute with a close score is full of 悬念 (xuán niàn). The word is composed of 悬 (xuán, meaning hanging in the air) and 念 (niàn, meaning thought), vividly expressing the feeling of thoughts being left hanging and unresolved.


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  • 富饶 (fù ráo)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月10日的词汇是:富 fù 饶 ráo


    释义 Definition

    富饶的意思是物产丰富、资源充足,形容土地肥沃或物产丰盛。

    富饶 (fù ráo) means abundant in products and resources, describing fertile land or plentiful goods.


    例句 Example

    《中国国家人文地理》中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「齐齐哈尔为达斡尔语『天然牧场』之意,仅从名字就能想象她的辽阔、富饶。神奇的北纬47°,成就了齐齐哈尔独特的生态天赋。」这里说的是齐齐哈尔这片土地非常肥沃、物产丰富。

    In 'China National Human Geography', an article uses the word like this: 'Qiqihar means 'natural pasture' in Daur language, and just from the name you can imagine its vastness and 富饶. The magical 47 degrees north latitude gives Qiqihar its unique ecological talent.' Here it refers to the land of Qiqihar being very fertile and rich in products.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    『富饶』常用来形容自然环境,比如『富饶的平原』『富饶的渔场』。近义词『肥沃』多指土壤适合种植,而『富饶』范围更广,包括矿产、物产等。它由表示财富的『富』和表示丰足的『饶』组成,一起强调『又多又充足』的状态。比如:这片富饶的土地养育了世代人民。

    富饶 (fù ráo) is often used to describe the natural environment, such as 富饶的平原 (fù ráo de píng yuán) or 富饶的渔场 (fù ráo de yú chǎng). Its synonym 肥沃 (féi wò) mostly refers to soil suitable for planting, while 富饶 (fù ráo) has a broader scope, including minerals, products, etc. It is composed of 富 (fù), meaning wealth, and 饶 (ráo), meaning abundance, together emphasizing a state of 'plentiful and sufficient'. For example: This 富饶 (fù ráo) land has nurtured generations of people.


    2 min
  • 独步天下 (dú bù tiān xià)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月8日的词汇是:独 dú 步 bù 天 tiān 下 xià


    释义 Definition

    独步天下的意思是指某方面独一无二,在全球都找不到对手,处于绝对领先的地位。

    独步天下 (dú bù tiān xià) means being unique in a certain aspect, having no rivals globally, and holding an absolutely leading position.


    例句 Example

    《财经》杂志中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「这几年中国创新药行业的发展一直在水下,是被低估的。如果商业医保体系能建起来,这个行业的能量是巨大的。大家没有注意到一件事情,未来中国生物医药行业的生态会在全球独步天下,相当于中国现在的高铁系统。」这里说的是作者预测中国生物医药未来会像高铁一样成为世界标杆。

    In Caijing Magazine, an article used the phrase like this: "The development of China's innovative drug industry has been underestimated in recent years. If the commercial health insurance system can be established, the industry's potential is enormous. People haven't noticed one thing—the ecosystem of China's biopharmaceutical industry will be 独步天下 globally in the future, equivalent to China's current high-speed rail system." Here, the author predicts that China's biopharmaceutical industry will become a world benchmark like high-speed rail.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    「独步天下」出自《后汉书》,原指武功或技艺超群。要注意和「天下无双」的区别:「独步」强调领先优势,有动态感;「无双」更侧重唯一性。比如中国高铁可称独步天下(技术领先),而熊猫可称天下无双(物种唯一)。这个词多用于技术、艺术等需要长期积累的领域。

    独步天下 (dú bù tiān xià) originates from the 《后汉书》 (Hòu Hàn Shū) and originally referred to unmatched martial arts or skills. Note the difference from 天下无双 (tiān xià wú shuāng): 独步 (dú bù) emphasizes a leading advantage with a dynamic sense, while 无双 (wú shuāng) focuses more on uniqueness. For example, China's high-speed rail can be called 独步天下 (dú bù tiān xià) (technologically leading), while pandas can be called 天下无双 (tiān xià wú shuāng) (species uniqueness). This phrase is often used in fields like technology and art that require long-term accumulation.


    2 min
  • 莫名 (mò míng)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月7日的词汇是:莫 mò 名 míng


    释义 Definition

    「莫名」的意思是形容一种说不清原因、无法解释的感觉或状态。

    莫名 (mò míng) means describing a feeling or state that is unclear in reason and cannot be explained.


    例句 Example

    《凤凰周刊》中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「有一次我躲在车间外面看坂本龙一的《我还能看见几次月亮升起》,被班长看见了。反而是在那之后,他莫名对我态度变好了一点,可能是出于对所谓大学生的一种尊重,觉得你看书是在做正事。」这里说的是班长态度变化的原因不太清楚。

    In Phoenix Weekly, there is an article that uses this word like this: 'Once I was hiding outside the workshop watching Ryuichi Sakamoto's 'How Many Times Will I See the Moon Rise,' and the foreman saw me. But after that, he 莫名 became a bit nicer to me, perhaps out of a kind of respect for so-called college students, thinking that reading a book is doing proper work.' Here it says the reason for the foreman's attitude change is not very clear.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    「莫名」常和「其妙」连用成「莫名其妙」,强调事情奇怪到无法描述。比如「他莫名其妙生气了」比单独用「莫名」更强调不解。这个词来自古汉语,『莫』表否定,『名』指称说,本义是「无法命名」。类似词有「无缘无故」,但「莫名」更侧重主观的困惑感。

    莫名 (mò míng) is often used together with 其妙 (qí miào) to form 莫名其妙 (mò míng qí miào), emphasizing that something is so strange it's indescribable. For example, 'he 莫名其妙 got angry' emphasizes the puzzlement more than using 莫名 (mò míng) alone. This word comes from classical Chinese, where 莫 (mò) expresses negation, and 名 (míng) means to name or state, with the original meaning being 'unable to be named.' A similar word is 无缘无故 (wú yuán wú gù), but 莫名 (mò míng) focuses more on a subjective feeling of confusion.


    2 min
  • 频繁 (pín fán)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月6日的词汇是:频 pín 繁 fán


    释义 Definition

    频繁的意思是次数多、经常发生。

    频繁 (pín fán) means occurring many times, happening often.


    例句 Example

    《看天下》杂志中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「我们不但要接受失败,而且要频繁失败,然后从失败里找到问题,再迅速进入下一阶段,继续失败。犯的错要足够多,失败得要足够快。」这里说的是在学习和成长过程中,需要多次、快速地经历失败。

    In an article from the magazine 'View of the World', the word was used like this: 'We not only have to accept failure, but we must also fail 频繁 (frequently), and then find the problems from the failures, quickly move into the next stage, and continue to fail. The mistakes made must be numerous enough, and the failures must be fast enough.' This talks about the need to experience failure many times and quickly during the process of learning and growth.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    你知道吗?频繁和经常意思相近,但频繁更强调次数多、间隔短,比如『频繁出差』。而经常侧重习惯性发生,比如『经常锻炼』。这个词由『频』(多次)和『繁』(繁多)组成,形象地表达了重复多次的状态。比如『频繁联系』、『频繁使用手机』都是常见用法。

    Did you know? 频繁 (pín fán) and 经常 (jīng cháng) have similar meanings, but 频繁 (pín fán) emphasizes a high frequency and short intervals, for example, '频繁出差 (pín fán chū chāi)' (frequent business trips). On the other hand, 经常 (jīng cháng) focuses on habitual occurrence, for example, '经常锻炼 (jīng cháng duàn liàn)' (exercise regularly). The word 频繁 (pín fán) is composed of 频 (pín, meaning many times) and 繁 (fán, meaning numerous), vividly expressing a state of repeated occurrences. For instance, '频繁联系 (pín fán lián xì)' (frequent contact) and '频繁使用手机 (pín fán shǐ yòng shǒu jī)' (frequent mobile phone use) are both common usages.


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  • 核聚变 (hé jù biàn)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月5日的词汇是:核 hé 聚 jù 变 biàn


    释义 Definition

    核聚变是指原子核结合时释放巨大能量的物理过程。

    核聚变 (hé jù biàn) refers to the physical process where atomic nuclei combine and release a huge amount of energy.


    例句 Example

    《凤凰周刊》中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「核聚变是通过原子结合释放能量的过程。虽然理论上多种聚变反应都能产生能量,但较常见的是氚同氘聚变生成氦。」这里说的是核聚变的基本原理和常见类型。

    In Phoenix Weekly, an article uses the term like this: '核聚变 is the process of releasing energy through the combination of atoms. Although theoretically many types of fusion reactions can produce energy, the more common one is the fusion of tritium and deuterium to form helium.' This discusses the basic principle and common type of nuclear fusion.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    核聚变与核裂变不同:聚变是轻原子核结合成重核(如太阳发光),裂变是重核分裂成轻核(如核电站)。聚变燃料来自海水中的氘,几乎取之不尽,但需要极高温度才能发生,科学家正努力实现可控核聚变发电。

    核聚变 (hé jù biàn) is different from 核裂变 (hé liè biàn): fusion is when light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus (like the sun shining), while fission is when a heavy nucleus splits into lighter nuclei (like in a nuclear power plant). Fusion fuel comes from deuterium in seawater, which is almost inexhaustible, but it requires extremely high temperatures to occur. Scientists are working hard to achieve controlled 核聚变 (hé jù biàn) for power generation.


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  • 风貌 (fēng mào)

    特师的每日一词,2026年2月4日的词汇是:风 fēng 貌 mào


    释义 Definition

    风貌是指一个地方或事物所呈现出的整体风格、面貌和特色。

    风貌 (fēng mào) refers to the overall style, appearance, and characteristics presented by a place or thing.


    例句 Example

    《凤凰周刊》中,有篇文章是这样用这个词的:「近年来,智利圣地亚哥东部地区的城市商业风貌发生显著改变。越来越多中国商业中心与餐馆融入当地商业网络。」这里说的是当地商业环境外观和特色的变化。

    In Phoenix Weekly, an article used the term like this: 'In recent years, the urban commercial 风貌 of the eastern area of Santiago, Chile has undergone significant changes. More and more Chinese business centers and restaurants are integrating into the local commercial network.' Here, it refers to changes in the appearance and characteristics of the local commercial environment.


    你知道吗? Did You Know?

    风貌和风景不同:风景多指自然景色,如山水风光;风貌更强调人文特色和整体气质,比如城市风貌、历史风貌。风貌常用来描述建筑、街区或文化景观的独特风格,例如“古镇保留了明清时期的风貌”,意思是古镇的整体样貌和氛围还像明清时代的样子。

    风貌 (fēng mào) is different from 风景 (fēng jǐng): 风景 (fēng jǐng) mostly refers to natural scenery, like landscapes; 风貌 (fēng mào) emphasizes cultural characteristics and overall temperament, such as urban 风貌 or historical 风貌. 风貌 (fēng mào) is often used to describe the unique style of architecture, neighborhoods, or cultural landscapes, for example, 'The ancient town has preserved the 风貌 of the Ming and Qing dynasties,' meaning the overall appearance and atmosphere of the ancient town still resemble that of the Ming and Qing eras.


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