The Chinese word 使 can be translated to mean “to make” or “to cause”. It is often used as a verb to describe the action of causing something to happen or bringing about a certain result. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is sent to do something or a representative of a particular organization. In Chinese culture, the concept of 使 is often associated with the idea of power and authority, as those who have the ability to make things happen are seen as having a certain level of control and influence.
Translation
Noun: envoy, messenger
Verb: to make, to cause, to use, to employ
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这个问题使我很困惑 | zhège wèntí shǐ wǒ hěn kùnhuò | This problem makes me very confused |
| 他的话使我感到非常难过 | tā de huà shǐ wǒ gǎndào fēicháng nánguò | His words make me feel very sad |
| 这个药能使你感觉好一些 | zhège yào néng shǐ nǐ gǎnjué hǎo yīxiē | This medicine can make you feel better |
| 他的行为使得他失去了许多朋友 | tā de xíngwéi shǐdé tā shīqùle xǔduō péngyǒu | His behavior caused him to lose many friends |
| 这个项目需要使出我们最大的努力 | zhège xiàngmù xūyào shǐ chū wǒmen zuìdà de nǔlì | This project requires us to make our greatest effort |
| 这个地方的美景使人流连忘返 | zhège dìfāng de měijǐng shǐ rén liúliánwàngfǎn | The beautiful scenery of this place makes people linger and forget to leave |
| 这个法律规定使得公司必须遵守 | zhège fǎlǜ guīdìng shǐdé gōngsī bìxū zūnshǒu | This legal regulation requires the company to comply |
HSK
使 is part of HSK Level 3 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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