Chinese Word of the Day | 每日一词

特师的每日一词，2026年2月3日的词汇是：巨 jù 头 tóu

释义 Definition

巨头是指在某个行业或领域里规模很大、影响力很强的企业或人物。

巨头 (jù tóu) refers to a company or individual that is very large and influential in a particular industry or field.

例句 Example

《财经》杂志中，有篇文章是这样用这个词的：「面对占据巴西市场数十年的传统车企巨头，中国车企最大的优势在于快​。」这里说的是中国汽车企业面对国际大公司时的竞争策略。

In a Caijing magazine article, the word was used like this: 'When facing the traditional auto 巨头 that have dominated the Brazilian market for decades, the biggest advantage for Chinese automakers is speed.' This discusses the competitive strategy of Chinese car companies against large international corporations.

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你知道吗？“巨头”这个词最初是用来形容那些在政治、经济或社会上有巨大影响力的人物，比如“商业巨头”。和它意思相近的词还有“大佬”，但“大佬”更常用于形容某个圈子里的权威人物，而“巨头”更强调在行业中的规模和统治力。例如，我们常说“科技巨头”指的是像苹果、谷歌这样的大公司。

Did you know? The term 巨头 (jù tóu) was originally used to describe individuals with immense influence in politics, economics, or society, such as a 'business 巨头.' A word with a similar meaning is 大佬 (dà lǎo), but 大佬 (dà lǎo) is more commonly used to describe an authoritative figure within a specific circle, while 巨头 (jù tóu) emphasizes scale and dominance within an industry. For example, we often say 'tech 巨头 (jù tóu)' to refer to large companies like Apple and Google.

特师的每日一词，2026年2月2日的词汇是：朴 pǔ 素 sù

释义 Definition

朴素的意思是简单自然、不加修饰的，常用来形容风格、道理或生活方式。

朴素 (pǔ sù) means simple, natural, and unadorned, often used to describe style, reasoning, or lifestyle.

例句 Example

《财经》杂志中，有篇文章是这样用这个词的：「货币政策要改变的是亿万个经济主体之间非常复杂的互动行为。货币政策非常抽象，背后的道理却是非常朴素。」这里说的是虽然货币政策很复杂，但它的基本原理其实很简单直接。

In Caijing Magazine, an article used the word like this: 'What monetary policy aims to change is the highly complex interactive behavior among hundreds of millions of economic entities. Monetary policy is very abstract, but the reasoning behind it is actually very 朴素.' Here, it means that although monetary policy is complex, its fundamental principles are actually very simple and direct.

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朴素和“朴实”意思相近，但朴素更强调外在的简单自然（如穿着朴素），朴实更侧重内在的真诚踏实（如为人朴实）。这个词源自古代“朴”指未经加工的木材，“素”指未染色的丝绸，合起来比喻事物本来的、不加修饰的状态。比如：她喜欢朴素的生活风格；这个设计理念很朴素，但非常实用。

朴素 (pǔ sù) is similar in meaning to 朴实 (pǔ shí), but 朴素 (pǔ sù) emphasizes external simplicity and naturalness (e.g., plain dress), while 朴实 (pǔ shí) focuses more on internal sincerity and steadfastness (e.g., being a sincere person). This word originates from ancient times, where 朴 (pǔ) referred to unprocessed wood, and 素 (sù) referred to undyed silk; combined, they metaphorically represent the original, unadorned state of things. For example: She prefers a 朴素 (pǔ sù) lifestyle; this design concept is very 朴素 (pǔ sù), but highly practical.

特师的每日一词，2026年2月1日的词汇是：达 dá 峰 fēng

释义 Definition

达峰的意思是指某个数值或指标达到最高点后开始下降，常用于描述经济或环境数据的变化趋势。

达峰 (dá fēng) refers to a situation where a certain value or indicator reaches its highest point and then begins to decline. It is often used to describe trends in economic or environmental data.

例句 Example

《财经》杂志中，有篇文章是这样用这个词的：「业界预计十五五时期中国能源消费需求仍将有所增长，石油消费达峰意味着能源需求增量将更大程度地转移至可再生能源，进而推动中国经济社会全面绿色转型。」这里说的是石油消耗量达到顶峰后，能源需求会转向可再生能源。

In 《财经》 (Caijing) magazine, an article uses the term as follows: "The industry predicts that China's energy consumption demand will continue to grow during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. 石油消费达峰 means that the incremental energy demand will shift more significantly to renewable energy, thereby promoting a comprehensive green transformation of China's economy and society."

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达峰常与碳中和连用，比如碳达峰指二氧化碳排放量达到峰值。类似的词有见顶，但见顶多用于股市或房价，达峰更正式，多用于政策或科研领域。例如：这座城市的垃圾产量明年有望达峰。

达峰 (dá fēng) is often used together with "carbon neutrality." For example, 碳达峰 (tàn dá fēng) refers to the point when carbon dioxide emissions reach their historical peak. Similar words include 峰值 (fēng zhí, "peak value") and 顶峰 (dǐng fēng, "summit"), but 达峰 emphasizes the process of reaching the highest point. For instance, we can say 人口达峰 (rén kǒu dá fēng) to indicate that population growth has reached its peak.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月31日的词汇是：诞 dàn 生 shēng

释义 Definition

诞生是指新生命的出生，也比喻新事物的产生或出现。

诞生 (dàn shēng) refers to the birth of a new life, and is also used as a metaphor for the emergence or appearance of new things.

例句 Example

近期的《财经》杂志中，有篇标题为《城市中心的“极限”与突围》的文章，作者牧城是这样用这个词的：「城市和人一样，都会经历诞生、成年和老去。只不过，就深圳这座年轻城市的中心区而言，福田“成长的烦恼”似乎来得太早。」这里说的是城市像人一样有生命历程。

In a recent article titled 'The 'Limits' and Breakthroughs of the City Center' in Caijing Magazine, the author Mucheng uses the word like this: 'A city, like a person, will experience 诞生 (birth), adulthood, and aging. However, for the central district of the young city of Shenzhen, Futian's 'growing pains' seem to have come too early.' This talks about how a city has a life course, just like a person.

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诞生和出生都表示生命来到世界，但诞生更常用于重大事件或抽象事物的出现，比如『新中国的诞生』『一个想法的诞生』。出生多指具体人的降生，比如『他出生在北京』。诞生带有庄重色彩，常与历史时刻、创新概念搭配使用。

Both 诞生 (dàn shēng) and 出生 (chū shēng) mean a life comes into the world, but 诞生 (dàn shēng) is more commonly used for the emergence of major events or abstract things, such as '新中国的诞生 (xīn zhōng guó de dàn shēng - the birth of New China)' or '一个想法的诞生 (yí gè xiǎng fǎ de dàn shēng - the birth of an idea)'. 出生 (chū shēng) mostly refers to the birth of a specific person, for example, '他出生在北京 (tā chū shēng zài běi jīng - He was born in Beijing)'. 诞生 (dàn shēng) carries a solemn tone and is often used with historical moments or innovative concepts.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月30日的词汇是：波 bō 动 dòng

释义 Definition

波动是指像水波一样起伏不定的变化，常用来形容价格、情绪或经济数据的不稳定状态。

波动 (bō dòng) refers to changes that rise and fall like water waves, often used to describe unstable conditions in prices, emotions, or economic data.

例句 Example

近期《财经》杂志中，作者邱晓华在一篇文章中是这样用这个词的：「回顾改革开放以来中国经济运行轨迹，每隔十年出现一次波动与调整，大致经历四个周期……虽然波动与调整的程度与时间不完全相同，但引致波动的主要原因基本相似。」这里说的是中国经济每隔十年会经历一次周期性的起伏变化。

In a recent article in Caijing Magazine, author Qiu Xiaohua used the term like this: 'Looking back at the trajectory of China's economic operation since the reform and opening up, there has been a fluctuation and adjustment every ten years, roughly going through four cycles... Although the degree and timing of the 波动 are not exactly the same, the main reasons causing the 波动 are basically similar.' Here, it refers to the periodic ups and downs that the Chinese economy experiences every ten years.

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波动和“起伏”“震荡”意思相近，但用法不同：“起伏”多用于具体事物（如地形），震荡强调剧烈震动（如股市震荡），而波动更侧重规律性的不稳定变化。这个词源自水波运动的意象，如今广泛用于经济、物理、心理学领域，比如“情绪波动”“价格波动”。

波动 (bō dòng) is similar in meaning to 起伏 (qǐ fú) and 震荡 (zhèn dàng), but their usage differs: 起伏 (qǐ fú) is often used for concrete things (like terrain), 震荡 (zhèn dàng) emphasizes violent shaking (like stock market turbulence), while 波动 (bō dòng) focuses more on regular, unstable changes. The term originates from the imagery of water wave movement and is now widely used in economics, physics, and psychology, such as in 情绪波动 (qíng xù bō dòng - emotional fluctuations) and 价格波动 (jià gé bō dòng - price fluctuations).

特师的每日一词，2026年1月29日的词汇是：毛 máo 孩 hái 子 zi

释义 Definition

毛孩子是指身上长毛的小孩子，常用来昵称宠物，尤其是猫狗等毛茸茸的动物。

毛孩子 (máo hái zi) refers to little children with fur on their bodies, often used as an affectionate nickname for pets, especially furry animals like cats and dogs.

例句 Example

近期的《看天下》杂志中，有篇标题为《宠物友好空间，不应该是规则的盲区》的文章，作者毛孩子是这样用这个词的：「从我们决定养育宠物的那一刻起，​“毛孩子”便成了我们的家人。既然视如家人，就应管教有度，并为其产生的所有过失承担责任。文明养宠，或许才是我们给爱宠最好的保护。」这里说的是养宠物的人应该把宠物当作家人一样对待。

In a recent issue of Vista Magazine, there was an article titled 'Pet-Friendly Spaces Should Not Be a Blind Spot in the Rules'. The author, using the name 毛孩子 (Máo Háizi), used the term like this: 'From the moment we decide to raise a pet, 毛孩子 becomes our family. Since we regard them as family, we should discipline them appropriately and take responsibility for all their mistakes. Civilized pet ownership is perhaps the best protection we can give our beloved pets.' This passage discusses how pet owners should treat their pets like family members.

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毛孩子这个词带有亲切、可爱的感情色彩，多用于口语。类似的词还有“毛小孩”“汪星人”（狗）、“喵星人”（猫）等。注意“毛孩子”一般指宠物，不用于人类小孩；若说人类小孩，常用“宝贝”“娃儿”等。这个词源于人们对宠物毛茸茸外形的直观描述，加上“孩子”表达疼爱之情。

The term 毛孩子 (máo hái zi) carries a warm, affectionate, and cute connotation and is mostly used in spoken language. Similar terms include 毛小孩 (máo xiǎo hái), 汪星人 (wāng xīng rén) (for dogs), and 喵星人 (miāo xīng rén) (for cats). Note that 毛孩子 (máo hái zi) generally refers to pets and is not used for human children; for human children, terms like 宝贝 (bǎo bèi) or 娃儿 (wá er) are commonly used. This word originates from a direct description of a pet's furry appearance, combined with 孩子 (hái zi) (child) to express affection.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月28日的词汇是：松 sōng 弛 chí

释义 Definition

松弛的意思是放松、不紧张，形容状态轻松自在。

松弛 (sōng chí) means relaxed, not tense, describing a state of ease and comfort.

例句 Example

近期的《看天下》杂志中，有篇文章是这样用这个词的：「真正的幸福，不来自“更努力”​，而来自“更松弛”​。与其想方设法制造快乐、追求幸福，不如去捕捉身边那些已经存在的“小确幸”​，比如一杯热茶、一朵花、一句朋友的问候。」这里说的是幸福来源于放松的心态，而不是拼命努力。

A recent article in Vista Magazine used the word like this: 'True happiness does not come from 'trying harder,' but from being 'more 松弛.' Instead of trying every possible way to create happiness and pursue it, it's better to capture the little blessings that already exist around you, like a cup of hot tea, a flower, or a greeting from a friend.' Here, it says happiness comes from a relaxed mindset, not from striving desperately.

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松弛和放松意思相近，但松弛更强调从紧绷状态转为舒缓，比如“肌肉松弛”；放松更通用，比如“放松心情”。它本义指弓弦松开，后来引申为精神或环境的轻松状态。比如：假期让他的神经彻底松弛下来；松弛的氛围有助于创意迸发。

松弛 (sōng chí) is similar in meaning to 放松 (fàng sōng), but 松弛 (sōng chí) emphasizes a shift from a tense state to a relaxed one, for example, 'muscle relaxation'; 放松 (fàng sōng) is more general, like 'relaxing one's mood.' Its original meaning referred to a bowstring being loosened, later extended to mean a relaxed state of mind or environment. For example: The holiday made his nerves completely 松弛 (sōng chí); A 松弛 (sōng chí) atmosphere helps creativity flourish.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月27日的词汇是：曾 céng 几 jǐ 何 hé 时 shí

释义 Definition

曾几何时的意思是指时间过去没有多久，就在不久之前。

曾几何时 (céng jǐ hé shí) means that not much time has passed, referring to something that happened not long ago.

例句 Example

近期的《财经》杂志中，有篇文章是这样用这个词的：「曾几何时，可穿戴设备只是手腕上的“智能计步器”​，记录步数、睡眠，偶尔提醒你站一会儿。到2026年，它们会演变为沉默的生命守护者。」这里说的是可穿戴设备在短时间内的快速发展，使他们的功能出现了很大的进步。

In a recent article in Caijing magazine, the phrase was used like this: 曾几何时, wearable devices were just 'smart pedometers' on the wrist, recording steps and sleep, occasionally reminding you to stand up for a while. By 2026, they will evolve into silent guardians of life. This illustrates the rapid development of wearable devices in a short period, leading to significant functional advancements.

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‘曾几何时’和‘曾经’都表示过去，但‘曾几何时’更强调时间过去不久，带有感慨的语气。比如‘曾几何时，这里还是一片荒地’表示变化很快。这个词来自古汉语，字面意思是‘曾经多少时间’，现在多用于书面或正式口语。

Both 曾几何时 (céng jǐ hé shí) and 曾经 (céng jīng) refer to the past, but 曾几何时 (céng jǐ hé shí) emphasizes that not much time has passed and carries a tone of emotion or reflection. For example, 曾几何时，这里还是一片荒地 (céng jǐ hé shí, zhè lǐ hái shì yī piàn huāng dì) indicates that the change happened very quickly. This term comes from classical Chinese, literally meaning 'how much time has passed,' and is now mostly used in written or formal spoken language.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月26日的词汇是：透 tòu 支 zhī

释义 Definition

透支的意思是指消耗超过身体或资源所能承受的限度。

透支 (tòu zhī) means consuming beyond the limits that the body or resources can bear.

例句 Example

近期的《看天下》杂志中，有篇文章，作者张子汐是这样用这个词的：「电子竞技虽然没有剧烈的体能较量，却同样透支身体，有时候训练超过12小时，手会抖，腰也疼」。这里说的是电竞选手因长时间训练导致身体过度疲劳的情况。

In a recent article from the magazine Vista, the author Zhang Zixi used the word like this: 'Although esports doesn't involve intense physical competition, it similarly 透支 the body. Sometimes, training for over 12 hours makes your hands shake and your back ache.' This refers to esports players experiencing excessive physical fatigue due to long training hours.

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透支原本是金融术语，指支出超过存款额度。后来引申为体力或精力过度消耗。类似词有“过度消耗”，但透支更强调超出极限的负面结果。比如：连续熬夜会透支健康；挥霍无度会透支积蓄。使用时多带贬义，提醒人们注意平衡。

透支 (tòu zhī) was originally a financial term, meaning spending beyond the deposit limit. It was later extended to mean the excessive consumption of physical strength or energy. A similar term is 过度消耗 (guò dù xiāo hào), but 透支 (tòu zhī) emphasizes the negative consequence of exceeding the limit. For example: staying up late consecutively will 透支 (tòu zhī) your health; squandering without restraint will 透支 (tòu zhī) your savings. Its usage often carries a negative connotation, reminding people to pay attention to balance.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月25日的词汇是：门 mén 槛 kǎn

释义 Definition

门槛是指门框下端的横木或石条，也常用来比喻进入某个领域或达到某种标准的最低要求。

门槛 (mén kǎn) refers to the horizontal wood or stone strip at the bottom of a doorframe, and is often used metaphorically to mean the minimum requirement to enter a certain field or reach a certain standard.

例句 Example

近期的《看天下》杂志中，有篇标题为《2026年科技界将会发生的10件大事》的文章，作者张雪莹是这样用这个词的：「长久以来，宇宙航行似乎只属于国家任务与亿万富翁。到了2026年，这道高耸的门槛会悄然降低。」这里说的是参与太空旅行的条件或成本将会变得更亲民。

In a recent issue of Vista Magazine, there is an article titled '10 Major Events That Will Happen in the Tech World by 2026.' Author Zhang Xueying uses the term like this: 'For a long time, space travel seemed to belong only to national missions and billionaires. By 2026, this towering 门槛 will quietly lower.' Here, it refers to the conditions or cost of participating in space travel becoming more accessible to the general public.

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门槛本义是门下的横木，古人认为它能阻挡邪气，所以有『跨门槛』的习俗。比喻义上，『门槛』强调进入的初始条件，比如『学历门槛』；而近义词『标准』更侧重衡量水平，『壁垒』则带有更强的阻碍意味。例如：『这家公司招聘门槛很高』或『降低创业门槛能鼓励创新』。

The original meaning of 门槛 (mén kǎn) is the horizontal wood under a door. Ancient people believed it could block evil spirits, hence the custom of 'stepping over the 门槛.' Metaphorically, 门槛 (mén kǎn) emphasizes the initial condition for entry, such as 学历门槛 (xué lì mén kǎn). In contrast, the near-synonym 标准 (biāo zhǔn) focuses more on measuring a level, while 壁垒 (bì lěi) carries a stronger sense of obstruction. For example: 'This company has a high recruitment 门槛 (mén kǎn)' or 'Lowering the entrepreneurial 门槛 (mén kǎn) can encourage innovation.'