How to Speak like a Native: The Power of Lexical Chunks
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Episode 2: How to Speak like a Native: The Power of Lexical Chunks

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In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between 意见 and 建议.
They may sound similar, but using them incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings. So, let’s break down the difference and make it clear! Along the way, you’ll also learn some fun new vocabulary:

建议 (jiàn yì)
中文解释：做动词时，意思是指向别人提出自己的想法主张，做名词时，意思是向别人提出的主张。
英文解释：As a verb, it means to present one's suggestion, recommendation, or proposal to others; as a noun, it refers to the suggestion, recommendation, or proposal made to others.

意见 (yì jiàn)
中文解释：第一个意思是对事情一定的看法或想法。第二个意思是，对人或者对事情不满意的想法。
英文解释：The first meaning is a view or idea about something; the second meaning refers to an unsatisfied opinion about a person or thing.

发音 (fā yīn)
中文解释：指说话时，语言的语音输出方式。
英文解释：Pronunciation; the way in which words or sounds are spoken.

颠倒 (diān dǎo)
中文解释：把事物的顺序或位置弄反。
英文解释：To invert, reverse, or turn something upside down.

截然不同 (jié rán bù tóng)
中文解释：完全不同，差异很大。
英文解释：Completely different, with a significant contrast.

微妙 (wēi miào)
中文解释：事物或变化很细致、难以察觉。
英文解释：Subtle; delicate, difficult to perceive or notice.

动词 (dòng cí)
中文解释：表示动作或状态的词类。
英文解释：Verb; a word that expresses an action or a state of being.

名词 (míng cí)
中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、抽象概念等的词类。
英文解释：Noun; a word that represents a person, thing, place, or abstract concept.

主张 (zhǔ zhāng)
中文解释：坚持某种看法或观点，提出意见。
英文解释：To advocate or assert a point of view; to suggest or support an idea.

联合国 (lián hé guó)
中文解释：世界上最大的国际组织，致力于维护国际和平与安全。
英文解释：The United Nations; the largest international organization, dedicated to maintaining international peace and security.

满意 (mǎn yì)
中文解释：对某事感到满意或符合期望。
英文解释：Satisfied; to feel content or pleased with something.

留心 (liú xīn)
中文解释：注意、留意。
英文解释：To pay attention to, to be careful about.

误会 (wù huì)
中文解释：由于理解错误或沟通不清，产生的错乱或不准确的理解。
英文解释：Misunderstanding; a wrong or incorrect interpretation caused by miscommunication or misunderstanding.

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