A2 adjective 12 Min. Lesezeit

常用

chang yong

When you're learning Chinese, you'll often come across words that are used a lot. 常用 (chángyòng) is an adjective that literally means 'commonly used' or 'in common use'. You can use 常用 to describe words, phrases, objects, or even methods that are popular or frequently encountered. Think of it like saying something is 'common' or 'everyday' in English. It's a very practical word to know as it helps you identify what's important or frequently seen in the language.

When you're learning Chinese, you'll often encounter words that are used more frequently than others. That's where 常用 comes in handy.

As an A2 learner, understanding 常用 helps you identify and prioritize vocabulary that will be most useful in everyday conversations.

It literally means 'commonly used' or 'in common use', and it's a great concept to keep in mind as you expand your vocabulary.

Focusing on 常用 words will significantly boost your ability to communicate effectively in Chinese.

常用 in 30 Sekunden

  • frequently used
  • commonplace
  • regularly encountered

§ What 常用 Means and When to Use It

So, you're learning Chinese, and you've come across the word 常用 (chángyòng). It's a really useful adjective, and understanding it will definitely boost your practical Chinese skills. Let's break it down.

Definition
常用 (chángyòng) literally means 'frequently used' or 'in common use'. Think of it as describing something that is common, standard, or often encountered in daily life or in a specific context. It’s about how often something appears or is put into practice.

When do people use 常用? Almost any time they want to talk about something that is common or standard. It's super versatile. You'll hear it for words, phrases, tools, methods, even ingredients. If something is popular, prevalent, or a go-to, 常用 is the word.

Let's look at some examples to get a better feel for it. Remember, these examples show how 常用 describes nouns that are, well, commonly used.

这是汉语里很常用的词。

Translation hint: This is a very commonly used word in Chinese.

我用的是一个常用的工具。

Translation hint: I'm using a commonly used tool.

Notice how in both examples, 常用 acts as an adjective directly modifying the noun (词, meaning word, and 工具, meaning tool). It's straightforward. No fancy grammar tricks here.

You might be wondering if it's similar to 'normal' or 'regular'. While there's overlap, 常用 specifically emphasizes the aspect of *frequent use* or *widespread adoption*. 'Normal' can refer to a state, while 常用 focuses on activity. Think of it this way: a normal car might just be a standard car, but a 常用 car could be a model that many people drive.

Let's consider a few more situations where 常用 fits perfectly:

  • Talking about common phrases in conversations.
  • Describing popular software or apps.
  • Referring to ingredients often found in Chinese cooking.
  • Discussing standard procedures or methods in a job.

Essentially, if you can say 'frequently used' or 'in common circulation' in English, you can probably use 常用 in Chinese. It's a bread-and-butter word for expressing commonality based on usage.

这是他们家常用的调料。

Translation hint: These are the commonly used seasonings in their family.

So, next time you want to describe something that's a regular part of someone's routine or a general practice, reach for 常用. It's a simple word that carries a lot of meaning about everyday life and activities. Keep practicing with these kinds of practical words, and your Chinese will sound much more natural.

§ Understanding 常用

Alright, let's talk about 常用 (chángyòng). It's an adjective, and it means 'commonly used' or 'in common use'. Simple enough, right? Think of it like saying something is 'common' or 'frequently used' in English. It's a handy word to describe things, tools, or even phrases that are popular or routinely encountered.

DEFINITION
常用的 (chángyòng de) can also be used as a noun, meaning 'common item' or 'commonly used item'.

Let's dive into how you'd actually use this in a sentence. Because it's an adjective, it usually goes before the noun it's describing, just like in English. Sometimes you'll see it followed by 的 (de), especially if you're making a longer phrase or if it feels more natural in that context.

§ Basic sentence structures

Here are some common ways you'll see 常用 used:

  • 常用 + Noun: This is the most straightforward.

这是常用的词语。

This is a commonly used phrase. (Zhè shì chángyòng de cíyǔ.)

手机是人们最常用的工具之一。

Mobile phones are one of the most commonly used tools. (Shǒujī shì rénmen zuì chángyòng de gōngjù zhī yī.)

  • Be + 常用: You can also use it with verbs like 是 (shì) to state that something 'is commonly used'.

这个软件很常用

This software is very commonly used. (Zhège ruǎnjiàn hěn chángyòng.)

§ Using 常用 in different contexts

Let's look at a few more examples to solidify your understanding. Notice how the context changes, but the meaning of 'commonly used' stays consistent.

筷子是中国人常用的餐具。

Chopsticks are commonly used eating utensils for Chinese people. (Kuàizi shì Zhōngguórén chángyòng de cānjù.)

“你好” 是最常用的问候语。

“Hello” is the most commonly used greeting. (“Nǐ hǎo” shì zuì chángyòng de wènhòuyǔ.)

这是我常用的咖啡杯。

This is my commonly used coffee cup. (Zhè shì wǒ chángyòng de kāfēibēi.)

You can also use 常用 as part of a longer description. For instance, if you're talking about a type of software, you could say it's 'commonly used by students'.

这是一款学生常用的词典应用。

This is a dictionary app commonly used by students. (Zhè shì yī kuǎn xuéshēng chángyòng de cídiǎn yìngyòng.)

§ Common pitfalls to avoid

Don't overthink it. 常用 is pretty straightforward. The main thing is to remember it describes things that are 'common' or 'frequently used'. It's not about how 'good' something is, just how often it's encountered or utilized. Don't confuse it with other words that mean 'common' in terms of being 'ordinary' or 'general' like 普通 (pǔtōng). 常用 specifically emphasizes the 'usage' aspect.

Keep practicing with these examples, and try to incorporate 常用 into your own sentences. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel. You've got this!

§ What 常用 means

Pinyin
chángyòng
English Definition
commonly used; in common use

You'll hear 常用 all the time in Chinese conversations, especially when people talk about things they use a lot or things that are popular. It's a very practical word to know and it helps you understand if something is common or not.

§ At Work

In a work setting, 常用 often describes tools, software, or phrases that are standard or frequently used in a particular industry or office.

这个软件是我们公司常用的工具。

This software is a commonly used tool in our company.

开会时,这些是常用的表达。

When having a meeting, these are commonly used expressions.

§ At School

In an academic environment, 常用 can refer to study methods, vocabulary, or even stationery items that students and teachers use regularly.

这些是学中文常用的词语。

These are commonly used words when learning Chinese.

老师建议我们多用这个常用的语法结构。

The teacher suggested we use this commonly used grammatical structure more often.

§ In the News and Media

When you're reading or watching Chinese news, 常用 can describe terms, phrases, or topics that frequently appear in current events or public discourse.

“全球变暖”是新闻中一个常用的词。

"Global warming" is a commonly used term in the news.

这些是电视节目中常用的句子。

These are commonly used sentences in TV programs.

  • 常用词 (chángyòngcí): common words
  • 常用语 (chángyòngyǔ): common phrases
  • 常用工具 (chángyòng gōngjù): common tools

By paying attention to how 常用 is used in these different contexts, you'll quickly get a feel for its versatility and importance in everyday Chinese communication. Keep an ear out for it!

§ Don't Confuse 常用 with 经常 (jīngcháng) or 普通 (pǔtōng)

Many learners get tripped up trying to use 常用. It means 'commonly used' or 'in common use'. It describes something that is *frequently utilized or encountered*. It's not about how often *you personally* do something, nor is it about something being 'ordinary' or 'average'. Let's break down where people go wrong.

DEFINITION
常用 (chángyòng): commonly used; in common use. Describes things like words, tools, methods, or objects that are widely or frequently used by people in general.

§ Mistake 1: Using 常用 for 'Often' or 'Frequently' (Personal Habits)

This is the biggest mistake. 常用 describes the *state* of something being commonly used, not the *frequency* of an action. If you want to say you *often* do something, you should use 经常 (jīngcháng) or 常常 (chángcháng).

INCORRECT USAGE
我常用去这家咖啡店。 (Wǒ chángyòng qù zhè jiā kāfēidiàn.)
(Literally: I commonly used to go to this coffee shop. - This sounds awkward and incorrect.)
CORRECT USAGE
我经常去这家咖啡店。 (Wǒ jīngcháng qù zhè jiā kāfēidiàn.)
(Translation: I often go to this coffee shop.)

常用的工具箱里有各种扳手。(Tā chángyòng de gōngjùxiāng lǐ yǒu gè zhǒng bānshǒu.)
(Hint: His commonly used toolbox has various wrenches.)

Here, 常用 describes the toolbox itself as one that is 'commonly used' by him, not how frequently he uses the toolbox.

§ Mistake 2: Using 常用 for 'Ordinary' or 'Normal'

Another common error is to confuse 常用 with 普通 (pǔtōng), which means 'common,' 'ordinary,' or 'average.' While something commonly used might also be ordinary, the focus of 常用 is on its prevalence in use, not its lack of specialness.

INCORRECT USAGE
这是一款很常用的手机。 (Zhè shì yī kuǎn hěn chángyòng de shǒujī.)
(Literally: This is a very commonly used phone. - If you mean it's an 'ordinary' phone, this is slightly off.)
CORRECT USAGE
这是一款很普通的手机。 (Zhè shì yī kuǎn hěn pǔtōng de shǒujī.)
(Translation: This is a very ordinary phone.)

However, if you want to say it's a *popular* or *widely adopted* phone, then 常用 could be appropriate:

智能手机现在是人们常用的通讯工具。(Zhìnéng shǒujī xiànzài shì rénmen chángyòng de tōngxùn gōngjù.)
(Hint: Smartphones are now a commonly used communication tool for people.)

§ When to Use 常用

常用 is best for describing:

  • Words/Phrases: 常用词 (chángyòngcí - commonly used words), 常用语 (chángyòngyǔ - commonly used phrases).
  • Tools/Objects: 常用工具 (chángyòng gōngjù - commonly used tools), 常用物品 (chángyòng wùpǐn - commonly used items).
  • Methods/Techniques: 常用方法 (chángyòng fāngfǎ - commonly used methods).
  • Software/Apps: 常用软件 (chángyòng ruǎnjiàn - commonly used software).

这些是学中文最常用的汉字。(Zhè xiē shì xué Zhōngwén zuì chángyòng de Hànzì.)
(Hint: These are the most commonly used Chinese characters for learning Chinese.)

By understanding these distinctions, you'll be able to use 常用 much more accurately and naturally. Keep practicing!

§ Understanding 常用 (chángyòng)

The Chinese word 常用 (chángyòng) is an adjective that means 'commonly used' or 'in common use'. It's a practical word to know because it describes things that are frequently encountered or utilized. Think about objects, phrases, or methods that are standard or popular.

DEFINITION
commonly used; in common use

Let's look at some examples to see how it's used in sentences:

这是最常用的方法。

This is the most commonly used method. (Zhè shì zuì chángyòng de fāngfǎ.)

这些词语很常用

These words are very commonly used. (Zhèxiē cíyǔ hěn chángyòng.)

筷子是中国人常用的餐具。

Chopsticks are commonly used eating utensils by Chinese people. (Kuàizi shì Zhōngguó rén chángyòng de cānjù.)

§ 常用 vs. 其他 (Qítā - Other) Similar Words

While 常用 directly translates to 'commonly used', it's good to understand how it differs from other words that might seem similar but carry different nuances. Here are a few to consider:

  • 经常 (jīngcháng): This means 'often' or 'frequently'. While something commonly used is often used, 经常 focuses on the frequency of an action or event. 常用 describes the state of being common, whereas 经常 describes the regularity of an action.

经常去图书馆。

He often goes to the library. (Tā jīngcháng qù túshūguǎn.) (Here, 经常 describes the action of going.)

这本书很常用

This book is commonly used. (Zhè běn shū hěn chángyòng.) (Here, 常用 describes the book's status.)

  • 普通 (pǔtōng): This word means 'common' or 'ordinary' in the sense of being average or not special. While something commonly used might be ordinary, 普通 doesn't emphasize its usage. It emphasizes its lack of specialness.

他是一个很普通的人。

He is a very ordinary person. (Tā shì yīgè hěn pǔtōng de rén.)

这是常用的工具,不普通。

This is a commonly used tool, not an ordinary one. (Zhè shì chángyòng de gōngjù, bù pǔtōng.) (Here, it emphasizes that it's used a lot, not just that it's plain.)

  • 普遍 (pǔbiàn): This means 'widespread' or 'universal'. It suggests that something is common across a broad area or among many people. While something commonly used might be widespread, 普遍 emphasizes the extent of its presence.

这种现象很普遍

This phenomenon is very widespread. (Zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng hěn pǔbiàn.)

智能手机现在已经很常用普遍了。

Smartphones are now commonly used and widespread. (Zhìnéng shǒujī xiànzài yǐjīng hěn chángyòng hé pǔbiàn le.) (Here, both are used to show both the usage and the extent.)

Wusstest du?

This word is very straightforward in its construction, reflecting how Chinese characters often combine simpler meanings to form new ones.

Aussprachehilfe

UK tʂɑŋ⁵¹ i̯ʊŋ⁵¹
US tʂɑŋ⁵¹ i̯o̞ŋ⁵¹
Second syllable has a falling tone, first syllable has a rising tone. The stress falls more heavily on the 'yòng' syllable.
Reimt sich auf
cháng: gāng, fáng, páng yòng: dòng, sòng, zòng
Häufige Fehler
  • Confusing 'cháng' (常) with 'chǎng' (厂) which has a different tone.
  • Not giving enough emphasis to the falling tone on 'yòng'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 1/5

short

Schreiben 1/5

short

Sprechen 1/5

short

Hören 1/5

short

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

常 (cháng) - often; frequent 用 (yòng) - to use

Als Nächstes lernen

经常 (jīng cháng) - often; frequently 通常 (tōng cháng) - usually; generally

Fortgeschritten

普通 (pǔ tōng) - common; ordinary 普遍 (pǔ biàn) - universal; widespread

Wichtige Grammatik

Can be used as an adjective before a noun to describe something that is frequently used or common.

常用词 (chángyòngcí) - commonly used word; 常用工具 (chángyòng gōngjù) - commonly used tool.

Can be used as a predicate adjective following a noun to indicate that the noun is commonly used.

这个词很常用 (Zhège cí hěn chángyòng) - This word is very commonly used.

Can be followed by verbs to form adverbial phrases, meaning 'frequently' or 'often'. In this case, it usually implies that the action is done habitually or is a common practice.

他常用这个方法解决问题 (Tā chángyòng zhège fāngfǎ jiějué wèntí) - He often uses this method to solve problems.

When used in conjunction with '是...的' (shì...de) structure, it emphasizes the commonality of something.

这是常用语 (Zhè shì chángyòngyǔ) - This is a commonly used phrase.

Can be combined with other adjectives to describe the degree or nature of common usage, though this is less frequent than its standalone use.

比较常用 (bǐjiào chángyòng) - relatively common.

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

这是常用词。

This is a commonly used word.

2

这个汉字不常用。

This character is not commonly used.

3

他常用这个。

He often uses this.

4

在学校,我们常用电脑。

At school, we commonly use computers.

5

这个词很常用。

This word is very common.

6

她常用筷子吃饭。

She commonly uses chopsticks to eat.

7

“你好”是一个常用语。

'Nǐ hǎo' is a commonly used phrase.

8

我常用手机看书。

I commonly use my phone to read books.

1

这是中文里一个很常用的词。

This is a very commonly used word in Chinese.

2

这个软件有很多常用的功能。

This software has many commonly used functions.

3

筷子是中国人常用的餐具。

Chopsticks are a commonly used eating utensil for Chinese people.

4

学中文要多说常用的句子。

To learn Chinese, you need to speak more commonly used sentences.

5

这些工具在生活中很常用。

These tools are very commonly used in daily life.

6

他只用他常用的几个APP。

He only uses a few apps that he commonly uses.

7

这个词在口语中很常用。

This word is very commonly used in spoken language.

8

这是我们公司常用的电脑型号。

This is the computer model commonly used by our company.

1

这是我们公司最常用的软件。

This is the most commonly used software in our company.

2

他常用筷子吃饭。

He often eats with chopsticks.

3

这个词在日常对话中很常用。

This word is very commonly used in daily conversations.

4

学习常用短语能帮助你更快地提高中文水平。

Learning commonly used phrases can help you improve your Chinese faster.

5

这些工具都是我们工作中常用的。

These tools are all commonly used in our work.

6

她常用电子邮件和朋友联系。

She often contacts friends by email.

7

“你好”是最常用的问候语。

"Hello" is the most commonly used greeting.

8

这种手机是现在最常用的。

This type of mobile phone is the most commonly used now.

1

这个词在日常对话中很常用。

This word is commonly used in everyday conversations.

2

这些工具是专业人士最常用的。

These tools are the most commonly used by professionals.

3

她常用微笑来掩饰内心的不安。

She often uses a smile to hide her inner unease.

4

这种方法在解决类似问题时非常常用。

This method is very commonly used when solving similar problems.

5

他常用简单的比喻来解释复杂的概念。

He often uses simple analogies to explain complex concepts.

6

这种编程语言在开发移动应用程序中非常常用。

This programming language is very commonly used in developing mobile applications.

7

这些是厨房里最常用的调味品。

These are the most commonly used seasonings in the kitchen.

8

在现代社会,智能手机已经成为人们最常用的通讯工具。

In modern society, smartphones have become the most commonly used communication tool for people.

Grammatikmuster

常用 + noun (commonly used + noun) 很常用 (very commonly used) 最常用 (most commonly used) 不常用 (not commonly used) A在B中很常用 (A is commonly used in B) 常用作 (commonly used as)

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"常用词"

common word

这些是汉语里最常用的词。

neutral

"常用工具"

commonly used tool

螺丝刀是我家里最常用的工具。

neutral

"常用表达"

common expression

“你好”是中文最常用的表达之一。

neutral

"常用短语"

common phrase

学习一些常用短语对初学者很有帮助。

neutral

"常用方法"

common method

这是解决这个问题的常用方法。

neutral

"常用语"

idiom; set phrase

掌握一些常用语能让你的中文听起来更地道。

neutral

"常用字母"

common letter (e.g. in an alphabet)

在英语中,E是最常用的字母。

neutral

"常用软件"

commonly used software

微信是中国人最常用的社交软件。

neutral

"常用网站"

frequently visited website

谷歌是很多人常用的搜索引擎网站。

neutral

"常用名字"

common name

在中国,“李”是一个很常用的姓氏。

neutral

Satzmuster

A1

这是常用词语。

This is a commonly used phrase.

A1

这个字很常用。

This character is very commonly used.

A2

中文里有很多常用词。

There are many commonly used words in Chinese.

A2

这种说法在日常对话中很常用。

This way of saying things is commonly used in daily conversation.

B1

学习常用句型对提高口语很有帮助。

Learning commonly used sentence patterns is very helpful for improving spoken Chinese.

B1

这些工具是厨房里最常用的。

These tools are the most commonly used in the kitchen.

B2

虽然有些方言词汇不常用,但在特定地区很普遍。

Although some dialect words are not commonly used, they are very common in specific regions.

B2

为了更好地理解当地文化,你需要掌握一些常用俚语。

To better understand the local culture, you need to master some commonly used slang.

Tipps

Basic Meaning of 常

The character means 'often' or 'frequently.' Think of it as a synonym for 经常 (jīngcháng).

Basic Meaning of 用

The character means 'to use.' It's a very common verb you'll encounter a lot.

Combining 常 and 用

When you put and together, 常用 literally means 'often used.' This is how you get to 'commonly used.'

Grammar: Adjective

常用 is an adjective. This means it describes a noun. For example, 常用词 (chángyòng cí) means 'commonly used words.'

Example: Common Phrases

This phrase is a 常用语 (chángyòngyǔ). (This phrase is a commonly used expression.)

Example: Everyday Items

这是我常用的笔。(Zhè shì wǒ chángyòng de bǐ.) (This is my commonly used pen.)

Example: Software

微信是中国人常用的应用程序。(Wēixìn shì Zhōngguórén chángyòng de yìngyòng chéngxù.) (WeChat is an application commonly used by Chinese people.)

Contrast with Seldom Used

To say 'seldom used,' you could use 不常用 (bù chángyòng), which literally means 'not commonly used' or 'not often used.' It's a direct opposite.

Don't Confuse with Always

While can mean 'often,' 常用 as a whole doesn't mean 'always use.' It specifically refers to something being in common use or frequently used by a group or for a purpose.

Look for Context

When you see 常用, always consider what it's describing. The context will help you understand what is commonly used.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

常用 (chángyòng) sounds a bit like 'Chang's long yong,' and Chang uses his long yong (a type of Chinese omelet) commonly in his restaurant. It’s a commonly used dish.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a very worn-out, frequently used object, like a common household tool or a well-loved textbook. Visualize people constantly interacting with it, highlighting its 'common use.'

Word Web

常用词 (chángyòngcí) - common words 常用语 (chángyòngyǔ) - common phrases 常用工具 (chángyòng gōngjù) - common tools 常用软件 (chángyòng ruǎnjiàn) - commonly used software 常用的 (chángyòng de) - commonly used (when modifying a noun)

Herausforderung

Think about things you use or encounter commonly every day. Try to describe them using 常用. For example, '这是一个我常用的杯子' (This is a cup I commonly use). Or, '这个词在中文里很常用' (This word is very commonly used in Chinese).

Wortherkunft

Composed of 常 (cháng) meaning 'common, constant, always' and 用 (yòng) meaning 'to use'.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The combination literally means 'constantly used' or 'always used'.

Sino-Tibetan, Chinese (Mandarin)

Kultureller Kontext

When something is described as 常用, it implies a certain level of familiarity and utility within daily life or a specific context. It’s a pragmatic term that focuses on the practical application and prevalence of a word, object, or method rather than its historical significance or abstract meaning.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Describing frequently used items or objects.

  • 这个手机型号很常用。
  • This phone model is commonly used.
  • 常用工具
  • common tools

Discussing popular or prevalent practices/customs.

  • 这是中国很常用的一种打招呼方式。
  • This is a very common way to greet people in China.
  • 常用的表达
  • common expressions

Referring to common knowledge or skills.

  • 这是编程中很常用的一种算法。
  • This is a commonly used algorithm in programming.
  • 常用词汇
  • common vocabulary

Talking about habits or routines.

  • 他常用这个咖啡店。
  • He commonly uses this coffee shop.
  • 常用语
  • common phrases

Mentioning frequently visited places.

  • 这个公园是我们家人很常用去的地方。
  • This park is a place our family commonly goes to.
  • 常用的网站
  • commonly used websites

Gesprächseinstiege

"你最近有什么常用的小工具吗? (Do you have any commonly used gadgets recently?)"

"你觉得哪些中文词汇是日常生活中最常用的? (Which Chinese words do you think are most commonly used in daily life?)"

"你有什么常用的小技巧可以分享吗? (Do you have any commonly used small tips to share?)"

"你常用的交通工具是什么? (What is your commonly used mode of transportation?)"

"你最常用的手机应用程序是什么? (What is your most commonly used phone application?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

写下你今天常用到的三件物品,并解释为什么它们对你很重要。(Write down three items you commonly used today and explain why they are important to you.)

描述一个你觉得很常用但可能不被所有人知道的习惯。(Describe a habit you find very common but might not be known by everyone.)

记录下你今天听到的或说出的三个常用中文短语。(Jot down three commonly used Chinese phrases you heard or said today.)

思考一个你以前不常用,但现在变得很常用的东西,它改变了你什么?(Think about something you didn't commonly use before, but now do, and how it changed you.)

写一篇关于你生活中最常用的五个动词的短文,并用它们造句。(Write a short essay about the five most commonly used verbs in your life, and make sentences with them.)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Both can mean 'common' or 'general,' but 常用 (chángyòng) specifically refers to something that is frequently used or in common use. 一般 (yībān) is broader and can mean 'general,' 'ordinary,' or 'common' in a less specific sense. For example, 你喜欢看什么书? 一般的书我都喜欢。(Nǐ xǐhuan kàn shénme shū? Yībān de shū wǒ dōu xǐhuan.) 'What kind of books do you like to read? I like general books (all kinds of ordinary books).' Versus 这是一个常用词。(Zhè shì yīgè chángyòng cí.) 'This is a commonly used word.'

No, 常用 is typically used to describe objects, words, tools, or methods that are frequently used. You wouldn't say someone is 常用. For people, you might use 常见 (chángjiàn) meaning 'frequently seen' or 'common' in a different context, like 他是这里的常客。(Tā shì zhèlǐ de chángkè.) 'He is a frequent customer here.'

You can say 常用短语 (chángyòng duǎnyǔ). 短语 (duǎnyǔ) means 'phrase.' For example, 学习中文,你需要知道一些常用短语。(Xuéxí Zhōngwén, nǐ xūyào zhīdào yīxiē chángyòng duǎnyǔ.) 'To learn Chinese, you need to know some commonly used phrases.'

常用 is primarily an adjective, meaning 'commonly used' or 'in common use.' However, it can sometimes function like a verb-adjective construction, implying 'often used.' But for learners, it's best to think of it as an adjective describing something. For example, 这是一个常用的词。(Zhè shì yīgè chángyòng de cí.) 'This is a commonly used word.'

Here's one: 手机是现代人常用的工具。(Shǒujī shì xiàndàirén chángyòng de gōngjù.) 'Mobile phones are a commonly used tool for modern people.'

Not directly. While popular things are often commonly used, 常用 focuses on the 'frequency of use' rather than 'popularity.' Something can be commonly used without being popular, and something popular might not be commonly used in everyday life. For 'popular,' you'd use 流行 (liúxíng) or 受欢迎 (shòu huānyíng). For example, 这个歌手很受欢迎。(Zhège gēshǒu hěn shòu huānyíng.) 'This singer is very popular.'

For most contexts, 常用 is perfectly appropriate and not informal. If you're looking for something with a slightly more academic or technical feel, you might encounter words like 普遍 (pǔbiàn) meaning 'universal' or 'widespread,' but 常用 still focuses on the 'usage' aspect. Stick with 常用 for 'commonly used.'

You can use 不 (bù) before 常用 to mean 'not commonly used.' For example, 这个词现在不常用了。(Zhège cí xiànzài bù chángyòng le.) 'This word is not commonly used anymore.'

Yes, you can. For example, 这是一个常用的问题。(Zhè shì yīgè chángyòng de wèntí.) 'This is a common (frequently encountered) problem.' It implies it's a problem that comes up often.

In its most basic sense, 常用 consistently means 'commonly used' or 'in common use.' There aren't significantly different meanings or interpretations that would confuse a learner at this level. Focus on its core meaning.

Teste dich selbst 174 Fragen

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这个词很___。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

This word is commonly used. '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used'.

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手机是现代生活中很___的东西。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

Mobile phones are commonly used items in modern life. '常用' (chángyòng) describes something that is in common use.

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这个字在中文里很___。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

This character is very commonly used in Chinese. '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used'.

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这些工具都是___的。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

These tools are all commonly used. '常用' (chángyòng) indicates that they are in common use.

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在学校,铅笔是很___的文具。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

At school, pencils are commonly used stationery. '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used'.

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“你好”是中文里最___的问候语。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

'Nǐ hǎo' (Hello) is the most commonly used greeting in Chinese. '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used'.

multiple choice A1

Which of these phrases uses 常用 (chángyòng) correctly?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用词 (chángyòng cí) - common words

常用 is an adjective meaning 'commonly used'. It modifies nouns. '常用词' means 'commonly used words'.

multiple choice A1

If something is 常用 (chángyòng), it means people use it...

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Often

常用 means 'commonly used' or 'in common use', indicating frequent usage.

multiple choice A1

Which sentence correctly uses 常用 (chángyòng)?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这是我常用的书包。(Zhè shì wǒ chángyòng de shūbāo.) - This is my commonly used backpack.

常用 describes something that is frequently used. '常用的书包' means 'commonly used backpack'.

true false A1

手机是现代生活中很常用的东西。(Shǒujī shì xiàndài shēnghuó zhōng hěn chángyòng de dōngxi.) - Mobile phones are very commonly used things in modern life. Is this statement true or false?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Mobile phones are indeed very commonly used in modern life, so the statement is true.

true false A1

我常用的颜色是黑色和白色。(Wǒ chángyòng de yánsè shì hēisè hé báisè.) - My commonly used colors are black and white. Is this statement true or false?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

You can have commonly used colors, so this statement is true.

true false A1

鸟常用飞。(Niǎo chángyòng fēi.) - Birds commonly use fly. Is this statement true or false?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

常用 is an adjective and describes nouns. It cannot directly describe an action like 'fly'. Birds fly often, but you wouldn't say they 'commonly use' flying in this way in Chinese. It's grammatically incorrect.

listening A1

Basic greeting

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 你好
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A1

Expressing gratitude

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 谢谢
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A1

Saying goodbye

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 再见
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

请问

Focus: qǐngwèn

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

多少钱

Focus: duōshǎo qián

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

对不起

Focus: duìbuqǐ

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Write a short sentence about something you use every day. Use the word "常用" (chángyòng) in your sentence.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我常用手机看新闻。(I commonly use my phone to watch the news.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Think of a common activity you do. Write a sentence describing it using "常用" (chángyòng).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

他常用中文跟我说话。(He commonly speaks Chinese with me.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

What kind of transportation do you commonly use? Write a sentence about it with "常用" (chángyòng).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我常用地铁去上班。(I commonly use the subway to go to work.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A1

小明常用什么来学习?

Read this passage:

小明常用他的电脑学习。他喜欢看电影和听音乐。他的电脑对他很重要。

小明常用什么来学习?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他的电脑 (his computer)

The passage says '小明常用他的电脑学习' (Xiaoming commonly uses his computer to study).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他的电脑 (his computer)

The passage says '小明常用他的电脑学习' (Xiaoming commonly uses his computer to study).

reading A1

我的朋友常用什么茶?

Read this passage:

我的朋友很喜欢喝茶。她常用绿茶。她觉得绿茶很好喝。

我的朋友常用什么茶?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 绿茶 (green tea)

The passage states '她常用绿茶' (She commonly uses green tea).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 绿茶 (green tea)

The passage states '她常用绿茶' (She commonly uses green tea).

reading A1

这个词怎么样?

Read this passage:

这个词在中文里很常用。很多人都知道它。你应该学习它。

这个词怎么样?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 很常用 (very commonly used)

The passage says '这个词在中文里很常用' (This word is very commonly used in Chinese).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 很常用 (very commonly used)

The passage says '这个词在中文里很常用' (This word is very commonly used in Chinese).

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这 是 常用 笔

The correct order is '这 (this) 是 (is) 常用 (commonly used) 笔 (pen)'.

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他 的 一 个 常用 词

The correct order is '他 (he) 的 (possessive) 一 (one) 个 (measure word) 常用 (commonly used) 词 (word)'.

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这些 汉字 很 常用

The correct order is '这些 (these) 汉字 (Chinese characters) 很 (very) 常用 (commonly used)'.

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这个词在日常生活中很___。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'This word is very commonly used in daily life.' '常用' fits perfectly.

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学习___的词语对初学者很重要。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'Learning commonly used words is very important for beginners.' '常用' means 'commonly used'.

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她喜欢用一些___的短语。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'She likes to use some commonly used phrases.' '常用' is the best fit.

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这本书收集了很多___的汉字。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'This book collects many commonly used Chinese characters.' '常用' is the correct choice.

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这个软件的___功能很实用。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'This software's commonly used functions are very practical.' '常用' makes the most sense.

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请告诉我你___的交通方式。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'Please tell me your commonly used mode of transportation.' '常用' fits the context.

multiple choice A2

Which word means 'commonly used'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

常用 (chángyòng) directly translates to 'commonly used' or 'in common use'.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence uses 常用 correctly to say 'This is a commonly used word'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这是一个常用词。

常用词 (chángyòng cí) means 'commonly used word'. The other options either negate 'commonly used' or describe personal usage rather than general commonality.

multiple choice A2

What is the best translation for '常用工具' (chángyòng gōngjù)?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Commonly used tools

常用 (chángyòng) means 'commonly used', and 工具 (gōngjù) means 'tools'. So, 常用工具 means 'commonly used tools'.

true false A2

The word 常用 can be used to describe something that is rarely used.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

常用 (chángyòng) means 'commonly used' or 'in common use', so it's the opposite of rarely used.

true false A2

In the sentence '这是一种常用方法' (Zhè shì yī zhǒng chángyòng fāngfǎ), 常用 means 'a common method'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

常用 (chángyòng) means 'commonly used' or 'in common use', so '常用方法' translates to 'common method' or 'commonly used method'.

true false A2

If something is 常用, it means it's always new.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

常用 (chángyòng) describes frequency of use, not its newness. Something commonly used can be old or new.

listening A2

This word is often used in daily life.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词在日常生活中很常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

This is the most commonly used software in our company.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这是我们公司最常用的软件。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

He often eats with chopsticks.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他常用筷子吃饭。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

这个手机品牌很常用。

Focus: cháng yòng

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

在厨房里,刀和砧板是常用的工具。

Focus: cháng yòng de gōng jù

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

“你好”是中国人最常用的问候语。

Focus: zuì cháng yòng de wèn hòu yǔ

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

You are talking to a new Chinese friend. Describe one commonly used item in your daily life. Write 2-3 sentences. (e.g., your phone, a cup, a pen)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我的手机是我常用的物品。我每天都用它打电话和发信息。 (My phone is a commonly used item for me. I use it every day to make calls and send messages.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Imagine you are making a list of things you often do on the weekend. Write a sentence using '常用' to describe one common activity. (e.g., reading, watching movies, exercising)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

周末我常用看电影来放松。 (On weekends, I commonly watch movies to relax.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Think about some common Chinese greetings you know. Write a sentence saying that '你好' is a commonly used greeting.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

“你好”是一个很常用的中文问候语。 ("Ni hao" is a very commonly used Chinese greeting.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A2

这段话主要说了什么? (What is this passage mainly about?)

Read this passage:

在中国,很多人都用微信。微信是一个常用的聊天软件。你可以用微信打电话、发信息和支付。它非常方便。

这段话主要说了什么? (What is this passage mainly about?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 微信在中国很常用 (WeChat is very commonly used in China)

文章中提到“微信是一个常用的聊天软件”,并且很多人都用,说明它在中国很常用。 (The passage mentions that 'WeChat is a commonly used chat software' and many people use it, indicating it is very commonly used in China.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 微信在中国很常用 (WeChat is very commonly used in China)

文章中提到“微信是一个常用的聊天软件”,并且很多人都用,说明它在中国很常用。 (The passage mentions that 'WeChat is a commonly used chat software' and many people use it, indicating it is very commonly used in China.)

reading A2

根据这段话,什么对小明来说是常用的? (According to this passage, what is commonly used for Xiao Ming?)

Read this passage:

小明喜欢喝茶。他每天都会喝茶。对他来说,茶是一种很常用的饮料。

根据这段话,什么对小明来说是常用的? (According to this passage, what is commonly used for Xiao Ming?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 茶 (Tea)

文章中明确提到“茶是一种很常用的饮料”。 (The passage explicitly states that 'tea is a very commonly used beverage'.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 茶 (Tea)

文章中明确提到“茶是一种很常用的饮料”。 (The passage explicitly states that 'tea is a very commonly used beverage'.)

reading A2

学习哪些词语可以帮助你更好地交流? (Learning which words can help you communicate better?)

Read this passage:

这个词语在日常生活中很常用。如果你想更好地和中国人交流,你就需要学习这些常用的词语。

学习哪些词语可以帮助你更好地交流? (Learning which words can help you communicate better?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用的词语 (Commonly used words)

文章中说“你就需要学习这些常用的词语”。 (The passage says 'you need to learn these commonly used words'.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用的词语 (Commonly used words)

文章中说“你就需要学习这些常用的词语”。 (The passage says 'you need to learn these commonly used words'.)

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个 词 很 常用

This sentence means 'This word is very commonly used.' The structure is Subject + Adverb + Adjective.

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 中文 中的 一些 短语 很 常用

This means 'Some phrases in Chinese are commonly used.' The structure is 'Subject (中文中的一些短语) + Adverb (很) + Adjective (常用)'.

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他 说 的 是 一个 常用 的 表达

This sentence means 'What he said is a commonly used expression.' The structure is 'Subject (他说的) + Predicate (是一个常用的表达)'.

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这个词在日常生活中很___。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'This word is very ___ in daily life.' '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used,' which fits the context best.

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电子邮件是现在最___的沟通方式之一。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'Email is one of the most ___ communication methods now.' '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used,' making it the most suitable choice.

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他___使用的词语都很简单。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常常

The sentence means 'The words he ___ uses are all very simple.' '常常' (chángcháng) means 'often,' which implies 'commonly used' words.

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这些工具是厨房里最___的。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'These tools are the most ___ in the kitchen.' '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used,' which is appropriate for kitchen tools.

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在汉语学习中,掌握___词汇非常重要。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'In Chinese learning, mastering ___ vocabulary is very important.' '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used,' which is crucial for language learners.

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她买了一些___的日用品。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence means 'She bought some ___ daily necessities.' '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used,' which fits well with 'daily necessities.'

multiple choice B1

以下哪种情况最适合用“常用”来形容?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: C

“常用”表示经常使用或普遍存在的。每天都经过的路线符合这个定义。

multiple choice B1

如果你想表达某个东西很普及,经常被大家用到,你会用哪个词?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: C

“常用”的意思就是“普遍使用”,与“普及”的意思相近。

multiple choice B1

Which of the following phrases is similar in meaning to “常用语” (chángyòngyǔ)?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: B

“常用语”指的是经常使用的词语或短语,而“口头禅”是个人经常说的短语,两者都有“经常使用”的含义。

true false B1

“常用词”指的是不常使用的词汇。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

“常用词”的意思是“经常使用的词汇”,所以这个说法是错误的。

true false B1

如果一个软件功能很“常用”,那意味着很多人都会用到它。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

“常用”就是“普遍使用”的意思,所以一个“常用”的功能,自然很多人都会用到。

true false B1

在介绍一个产品时,说它“常用”是为了强调它的独特性。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

“常用”是强调普遍性、大众性,而不是独特性。如果强调独特性,会用“独特”、“特别”等词。

listening B1

This word is often used in daily life.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词在日常生活中很常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B1

This is the most commonly used software in our company.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这是我们公司最常用的软件。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B1

He often says this word, it's very common.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他常常说这个词,很常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

你最常用的中文词语是什么?

Focus: 常用 (chángyòng)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

这个表达在你的国家常用吗?

Focus: 表达 (biǎodá)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

在中国,手机支付已经非常常用。

Focus: 非常 (fēicháng)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词典很常用。

This dictionary is commonly used.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这些汉字在日常生活中很常用。

These characters are commonly used in daily life.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他的口语里常常用一些常用的表达。

He often uses some common expressions in his spoken Chinese.

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在今天的会议上,我们讨论了一些关于公司未来发展的___问题。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence is talking about common issues concerning the company's future development, so '常用' (commonly used/common) is the most appropriate word.

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这本词典收录了很多现在年轻人___的流行词语。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence indicates that the dictionary includes many popular words commonly used by young people today. Therefore, '常用' is the correct fit.

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在中文口语中,'你好' 是最___的问候语。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

'你好' is indeed the most common greeting in spoken Chinese, making '常用' the right choice.

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为了提高学习效率,你应该多练习一些___的表达方式。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

To improve learning efficiency, one should practice commonly used expressions. '常用' means commonly used.

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这种软件在设计行业非常___,几乎是每个设计师的必备工具。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence states that the software is almost a must-have for every designer, implying it is commonly used in the design industry. So, '常用' is correct.

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他说话时,有些词语是台湾人比较___的,大陆人可能不熟悉。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence implies that some words he uses are commonly used by Taiwanese people but might be unfamiliar to mainlanders. Hence, '常用' fits the context.

multiple choice B2

Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 他很喜欢那家餐馆,因为那里的菜肴___。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence implies the dishes are popular and frequently ordered, which '常用' (commonly used/popular) fits best. '平常' means ordinary, '经常' means often (adverb), and '普通' means common/general.

multiple choice B2

Which of the following phrases uses '常用' correctly?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 以上都是

'常用' can be used to describe tools, methods, and languages that are in common use.

multiple choice B2

Complete the sentence: 这款软件有很多___功能,深受用户喜爱。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence states the software is loved by users because of its features. '常用' (commonly used/practical) makes the most sense in this context, implying the features are practical and often utilized. '新颖' (novel), '复杂' (complex), and '特殊' (special) don't fit as well for features that make software widely loved.

true false B2

“常用”可以用来形容一个地方很受欢迎。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

“常用” describes something that is frequently used or in common use, not a place being popular. You would use words like '受欢迎' or '热门' for a popular place.

true false B2

“常用词汇”是指那些在日常交流中不常见的词语。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

“常用词汇” (commonly used vocabulary) refers to words that are frequently encountered and used in daily communication, not uncommon ones.

true false B2

当你想表达某种工具经常被使用时,可以使用“常用工具”。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

“常用工具” is a correct and natural way to say 'commonly used tools' in Chinese.

listening B2

This word is often used in daily life.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词在日常生活中很常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

These commonly used phrases are very helpful for learning Chinese.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这些常用短语对学习汉语很有帮助。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

This is a commonly used sales strategy in our company.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这是我们公司常用的一种销售策略。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

请用“常用”造一个句子。

Focus: cháng yòng

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

你认为在你的工作中,什么工具是常用的?

Focus: cháng yòng

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

在中国的社交媒体上,有哪些常用词汇?

Focus: cháng yòng cí huì

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Describe a common household item in detail, explaining why it's commonly used and what its purpose is. Use '常用' at least once.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我的咖啡机是厨房里最常用的电器之一。每天早上,我都需要它来制作我的第一杯咖啡。它的作用是把水和咖啡粉混合,然后加热,做出香浓的咖啡。没有它,我的早晨就会少了很多活力。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Imagine you are giving advice to someone learning Chinese. What are some '常用' (commonly used) phrases they should learn first, and why are they important? List at least three phrases.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

学习中文时,有一些常用短语是必须掌握的。首先是“你好”,这是最基本的问候语。其次是“谢谢”,表示感谢。最后,“对不起”也非常常用,用于道歉。掌握这些短语能帮助你在日常交流中更顺利。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Think about a piece of software or an app that you use frequently. Explain what makes it '常用' (commonly used) for you and how it benefits your daily life.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

微信是我日常生活中最常用的应用程序。它不仅可以用来和朋友家人聊天,还可以支付、阅读新闻、甚至预订服务。它的多功能性使它成为了我生活中不可或缺的一部分。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading B2

根据这段话,春节的庆祝方式有什么特点?

Read this passage:

在中国的传统节日中,春节无疑是最常用的庆祝方式之一。家家户户都会贴春联、放鞭炮,还会一起吃团圆饭。这些习俗虽然年复一年,但依然备受人们喜爱。

根据这段话,春节的庆祝方式有什么特点?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用且备受人们喜爱

文章中提到“春节无疑是最常用的庆祝方式之一”以及“这些习俗虽然年复一年,但依然备受人们喜爱”,直接说明了特点。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用且备受人们喜爱

文章中提到“春节无疑是最常用的庆祝方式之一”以及“这些习俗虽然年复一年,但依然备受人们喜爱”,直接说明了特点。

reading B2

这篇文章主要想表达什么?

Read this passage:

现代社会中,智能手机已经成为人们最常用的工具。从沟通交流到获取信息,再到娱乐休闲,智能手机几乎无所不能。它的普及程度远超以往任何电子设备。

这篇文章主要想表达什么?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 智能手机是现代生活中最常用的工具

文章核心强调了智能手机的常用性和多功能性,以及其普及程度。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 智能手机是现代生活中最常用的工具

文章核心强调了智能手机的常用性和多功能性,以及其普及程度。

reading B2

根据这段话,为什么学习常用量词很重要?

Read this passage:

在学习中文的过程中,掌握常用的量词非常重要。例如,“个”是使用频率最高的量词之一,可以修饰很多人或物。而像“本”用来修饰书籍,“张”用来修饰纸张等,也都是需要记忆的常用量词。

根据这段话,为什么学习常用量词很重要?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 因为量词在使用中文时很常用

文中明确指出“掌握常用的量词非常重要”,并举例说明其常用性。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 因为量词在使用中文时很常用

文中明确指出“掌握常用的量词非常重要”,并举例说明其常用性。

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词典中很常用

The correct order is '这个词典中很常用' meaning 'This is commonly used in the dictionary.'

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这是我最常用的手机

The correct order is '这是我最常用的手机' meaning 'This is my most commonly used phone.'

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个表达在口语中很常用

The correct order is '这个表达在口语中很常用' meaning 'This expression is commonly used in spoken language.'

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在现代汉语中,“___”是一个非常常用的词语,用来形容事物普及、普遍。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 普遍

这句话的意思是“在现代汉语中,‘普遍’是一个非常常用的词语,用来形容事物普及、普遍。” 选项“普遍”最符合语境。

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由于智能手机的普及,现在二维码支付已经成为人们日常生活中一个很___的支付方式。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

这句话的意思是“由于智能手机的普及,现在二维码支付已经成为人们日常生活中一个很常用的支付方式。” 选项“常用”最符合语境。

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这本书收集了许多中国人___的俗语,对于学习地道汉语很有帮助。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

这句话的意思是“这本书收集了许多中国人常用的俗语,对于学习地道汉语很有帮助。” 选项“常用”最符合语境。

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在网络交流中,各种表情符号已经成为一种___的表达方式,帮助人们更生动地传达情感。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

这句话的意思是“在网络交流中,各种表情符号已经成为一种常用的表达方式,帮助人们更生动地传达情感。” 选项“常用”最符合语境。

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这个软件内置了许多___的功能,方便用户进行日常工作和学习。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

这句话的意思是“这个软件内置了许多常用的功能,方便用户进行日常工作和学习。” 选项“常用”最符合语境。

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为了提高词汇量,我每天都会学习一些___的汉语词语,并尝试在对话中使用。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

这句话的意思是“为了提高词汇量,我每天都会学习一些常用的汉语词语,并尝试在对话中使用。” 选项“常用”最符合语境。

multiple choice C1

在今天的会议上,我们讨论了一些关于公司未来发展的重要问题,其中'创新'是一个____的话题。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

“常用”指经常被提及和讨论的话题,符合语境中“创新”对公司发展的重要性。

multiple choice C1

随着智能手机的普及,移动支付已经成为我们生活中最____的支付方式之一。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

“常用”在此指移动支付在日常生活中被广泛使用,符合其普及程度。

multiple choice C1

为了提高中文水平,我每天都会练习写一些____的汉字。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

学习“常用”汉字是提高中文水平的有效方法,符合练习的目的。

true false C1

在中文口语中,'好吃'和'好喝'都是非常常用的形容词。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'好吃' (delicious for food) 和 '好喝' (delicious for drinks) 是日常生活中描述食物和饮料味道时最常用的词语。

true false C1

“常用”这个词只能用来形容物品,不能形容抽象概念。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

“常用”不仅可以形容物品,例如“常用工具”,也可以形容抽象概念,例如“常用方法”、“常用词语”等。

true false C1

如果一个词语被认为是“常用”的,那么它一定在任何语境下都是最合适的选择。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

“常用”仅指使用频率高,并不意味着在所有语境下都最合适。特定语境可能需要更精确或正式的表达。

listening C1

This word is often used in daily conversations.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词在日常对话中很常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C1

Mobile payment is already very common in China.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 手机支付在中国已经非常常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C1

Which Chinese characters are commonly used?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 哪些汉字是常用字?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

请问,这个表达在你们的日常交流中常用吗?

Focus: 常用 (chángyòng)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

你觉得这个词语在书面语中常用,还是口语中常用?

Focus: 书面语 (shūmiànyǔ), 口语 (kǒuyǔ)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

在中国,微信是人们最常用的社交软件之一。

Focus: 社交软件 (shèjiāo ruǎnjiàn)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C1

Imagine you're designing a new app. Write a short description (3-4 sentences) of its main features, emphasizing how it provides solutions to common user problems. Make sure to use '常用' at least once.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我们新开发的这款应用程序旨在简化您的日常生活。它集成了多种常用功能,例如任务管理、购物清单和日程安排,帮助用户轻松应对日常琐事。通过智能推荐系统,它还能根据您的使用习惯,自动为您提供常用的服务和信息,真正做到省时省力,解决您在忙碌生活中常常遇到的问题。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C1

You are writing a review of a restaurant. Describe a dish that is commonly ordered there and explain why it is so popular. Use '常用' to describe its popularity.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

这家餐厅的麻婆豆腐是他们的招牌菜,也是顾客最常用点的菜肴之一。它的味道麻辣鲜香,豆腐口感滑嫩,非常下饭。许多食客都觉得这道菜的味道非常地道,而且价格也很合理,所以它在菜单上一直是最受欢迎的选择。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C1

Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a common misconception related to learning Chinese. Include the word '常用' in your explanation.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

学习中文时,一个常见的误解是认为只需要掌握大量的生词就能流利交流。然而,实际上,了解词汇的常用搭配和语境更为关键。很多时候,即使你知道某个词的意思,但如果不知道它在什么情境下常用,或者它通常和哪些词语一起出现,仍然难以准确表达。因此,死记硬背不如多加练习,理解词语的实际应用。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading C1

根据短文,什么改变了人们的交流方式?

Read this passage:

在当今社会,智能手机已经成为我们日常生活中不可或缺的一部分。我们使用它们进行沟通、工作、娱乐和学习。随着科技的不断发展,智能手机的功能也越来越强大,应用程序种类繁多,极大地便利了我们的生活。其中,一些常用的社交媒体应用更是改变了人们的交流方式。

根据短文,什么改变了人们的交流方式?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用的社交媒体应用

短文最后一句明确提到“其中,一些常用的社交媒体应用更是改变了人们的交流方式”。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用的社交媒体应用

短文最后一句明确提到“其中,一些常用的社交媒体应用更是改变了人们的交流方式”。

reading C1

根据短文,电子邮件在办公室工作中仍然被许多公司首选的原因是什么?

Read this passage:

在办公室工作中,电子邮件是常用的一种沟通工具。它方便快捷,可以同时发送给多人,并且可以保留书面记录。虽然现在有很多即时通讯软件,但对于正式的商务沟通,电子邮件仍然是许多公司的首选。学会如何撰写专业且有效的邮件,对于职场人士来说至关重要。

根据短文,电子邮件在办公室工作中仍然被许多公司首选的原因是什么?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 因为它能同时发送给多人并且能保留书面记录

短文指出电子邮件“方便快捷,可以同时发送给多人,并且可以保留书面记录”,这是它作为正式商务沟通首选的重要原因。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 因为它能同时发送给多人并且能保留书面记录

短文指出电子邮件“方便快捷,可以同时发送给多人,并且可以保留书面记录”,这是它作为正式商务沟通首选的重要原因。

reading C1

根据短文,为什么掌握常用的量词很重要?

Read this passage:

学中文的过程中,掌握一些常用的量词非常重要。量词在中文中有着广泛的应用,例如“一杯水”、“两本书”、“三个人”等等。虽然初学者可能会觉得量词种类繁多,难以记忆,但它们在实际交流中扮演着关键角色,正确使用量词能让你的表达更自然、更准确。通过多听多说,多积累,你会发现它们其实并不难。

根据短文,为什么掌握常用的量词很重要?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 因为量词在中文中应用广泛,能让表达更自然、准确

短文明确提到“量词在中文中有着广泛的应用……正确使用量词能让你的表达更自然、更准确”。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 因为量词在中文中应用广泛,能让表达更自然、准确

短文明确提到“量词在中文中有着广泛的应用……正确使用量词能让你的表达更自然、更准确”。

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这 是 一种 常见 的 误解

This sentence translates to 'This is a common misunderstanding.' The structure follows Subject + Verb + Quantity + Adjective + Noun.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个 词汇 在 日常 对话 中 很 常用

This sentence means 'This vocabulary is commonly used in daily conversation.' The structure is Subject + Adverbial Phrase (indicating context) + Adverb + Adjective.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这些 方法 在 业界 已经 非常 常用 了

This sentence means 'These methods are already very commonly used in the industry.' The structure is Subject + Adverbial Phrase (indicating location/scope) + Adverb + Adverb + Adjective + Particle.

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这种做法在古代中国社会中是_______的,但现在已经很少见了。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 普遍

在古代中国社会中,某种做法“普遍”指的是它很常见,与“常用”意思相近,符合语境。

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互联网的普及使得远程办公成为越来越_______的工作模式。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

随着互联网的普及,远程办公变得越来越常见,所以选择“常用”是正确的。

fill blank C2

虽然他很少使用,但这些工具在特定行业里仍然是_______的。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

尽管个人使用频率低,但在特定行业里仍然“常用”表明这些工具具有普遍性。

fill blank C2

这本词典收录了许多_______的俗语和俚语,对于学习地道中文很有帮助。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

收录“常用”的俗语和俚语才能更好地帮助学习者理解地道中文。

fill blank C2

在文学创作中,比喻和拟人是两种非常_______的修辞手法。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

比喻和拟人作为修辞手法,在文学创作中是“常用”的,表示它们被广泛使用。

fill blank C2

解决这个问题的方法有很多,但最_______的通常是寻求专业人士的帮助。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

在多种解决方法中,最“常用”的方法往往是那些被大家普遍接受和采用的。

multiple choice C2

Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 他说的一些词语在日常生活中已经不那么___了。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用

The sentence indicates that some words he said are not 'commonly used' anymore in daily life. '常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used' or 'in common use', fitting the context perfectly. The other options are either not grammatically correct or change the meaning.

multiple choice C2

Which of the following phrases uses '常用' correctly?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A and B

'常用词汇' directly translates to 'commonly used vocabulary', and '很常用' means 'very commonly used', both are correct usages. '常用性' is a noun meaning 'commonality' or 'frequency of use', which is not an adjective form of '常用' in this context.

multiple choice C2

The company uses a ___ system for its internal communication. (Translate the blank using '常用')

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 常用的系统

To describe 'system' (系统) as 'commonly used', you would say '常用的系统' (chángyòng de xìtǒng). '常用系统' is also acceptable but '常用的系统' is more natural when '常用' modifies a noun. '常用化系统' and '很常用系统' are incorrect constructions.

true false C2

The phrase '常用电脑' means 'often use the computer'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'常用' (chángyòng) means 'commonly used' or 'in common use'. So, '常用电脑' (chángyòng diànnǎo) means 'to commonly use the computer' or 'to often use the computer', which is a correct interpretation.

true false C2

If something is '不常用', it means it is very popular.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'不常用' (bù chángyòng) means 'not commonly used' or 'uncommon'. Therefore, if something is '不常用', it means it is not popular, not very popular.

true false C2

In the sentence '这种做法很常用', '常用' functions as an adjective.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

In '这种做法很常用' (zhè zhǒng zuòfǎ hěn chángyòng), '常用' is preceded by '很' (hěn), which is an adverb of degree, indicating that '常用' is functioning as an adjective modifying '这种做法' (this way of doing things), meaning 'this way of doing things is very commonly used'.

listening C2

The word is commonly used in daily life.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个词在日常生活中很常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C2

The expression you used is not very common.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 你说的这个表达不太常用。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C2

These tools are all commonly used in our work.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这些工具都是我们工作中常用的。
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

请用“常用”这个词造一个句子。

Focus: 常用 (chángyòng)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

描述一个你觉得不常用的中文词语。

Focus: 不常用 (bù chángyòng)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

哪些软件是你工作中常用的?

Focus: 常用的 (chángyòng de)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C2

Describe a product or service that you use frequently and explain why it's so commonly used by others. Include the phrase “常用” at least once.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我常用的产品是微信。它不仅是一个聊天工具,更是一个集支付、生活服务于一体的平台。因为它的多功能性,微信已经成为中国人日常生活中最常用的应用程序之一。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C2

Imagine you are explaining to a friend why certain Chinese characters are more commonly used than others. What reasons would you give? Use “常用” in your explanation.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

有些汉字之所以更常用,是因为它们笔画简单、意义基础,而且在日常交流中出现的频率非常高。比如,“的”、“一”、“是”这些字,几乎在每个句子中都能看到,所以它们是汉语中最常用的字。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C2

Write a short paragraph about common phrases or idioms that are often heard in your native language. How do these phrases reflect your culture? Include the term “常用” once.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

在我的母语中,有一些常用习语能够深刻反映我们的文化。例如,在英语中,“break a leg”常用来祝人好运,这表明我们倾向于用幽默的方式来表达祝福,而不是直接说“祝你好运”。这些常用表达是文化的重要组成部分。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading C2

根据这段文字,什么因素导致了某些应用程序变得越来越常用?

Read this passage:

随着科技的进步,智能手机已经成为人们日常生活中不可或缺的物品。许多应用程序因其便捷性和实用性而变得越来越常用。其中,社交媒体软件更是占据了大部分用户的时间,成为沟通和获取信息的主要方式。这种现象不仅改变了人们的交流习惯,也对社会文化产生了深远的影响。

根据这段文字,什么因素导致了某些应用程序变得越来越常用?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 便捷性和实用性

文章中明确提到“许多应用程序因其便捷性和实用性而变得越来越常用”。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 便捷性和实用性

文章中明确提到“许多应用程序因其便捷性和实用性而变得越来越常用”。

reading C2

文章中提到的“常用的吉祥图案”有哪些?

Read this passage:

在中国传统文化中,一些符号和图案被广泛用于装饰艺术和日常用品上。例如,龙和凤凰是常用的吉祥图案,分别象征着权力和幸福。这些图案不仅具有美学价值,更承载着丰富的文化内涵,反映了人们对美好生活的向往。

文章中提到的“常用的吉祥图案”有哪些?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 龙和凤凰

文中提到“龙和凤凰是常用的吉祥图案”。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 龙和凤凰

文中提到“龙和凤凰是常用的吉祥图案”。

reading C2

根据这段文字,现代汉语中“马上”这个词的常用意思是什么?

Read this passage:

现代汉语中,有许多词语虽然在古代就已存在,但其含义或用法在今天发生了变化。例如,“马上”一词,在古代可能真的指“在马背上”,而现在则常用作表示“立刻”或“很快”的时间副词。这种词义的演变反映了语言的动态性和社会的发展。

根据这段文字,现代汉语中“马上”这个词的常用意思是什么?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 立刻,很快

文章指出“现在则常用作表示‘立刻’或‘很快’的时间副词”。

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 立刻,很快

文章指出“现在则常用作表示‘立刻’或‘很快’的时间副词”。

sentence order C2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 这个方法不是这里常用的。

The sentence should be structured as 'This method is not commonly used here.'

sentence order C2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 我们现在已经不常用邮件了。

The sentence should be structured as 'We don't commonly use email anymore.'

sentence order C2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 他的借口是最常用的。

The sentence should be structured as 'His excuse is the most commonly used one.'

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