When discussing complex ideas in Mandarin Chinese, using some advanced words can help express deeper meanings. Here are some useful words and phrases to make your conversations more engaging:

1. Advanced Vocabulary Terms

• 深思熟虑 (shēn sī shú lǚ): This means to think carefully about something before making a decision.

  • Example: 我在这个问题上深思熟虑后决定支持这个方案。
    (After thinking carefully about this issue, I decided to support this plan.)

• 言之有理 (yán zhī yǒu lǐ): This means that something makes sense or is reasonable.

  • Example: 你的观点言之有理，但我还是有一些不同的看法。
    (Your point makes sense, but I still have some different opinions.)

• 不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán): This means to disagree or not think something is right.

  • Example: 虽然很多人支持他的意见，但我对这个观点不以为然。
    (Even though many people agree with his opinion, I don’t think it’s correct.)

2. Complex Sentence Structures

• 尽管...但是... (jǐn guǎn... dàn shì...): This means "although... but..."

  • Example: 尽管经济在增长，但是贫富差距依然严重。
    (Although the economy is growing, the gap between rich and poor is still serious.)

• 如果...的话... (rú guǒ... de huà...): This means "if... then..."

  • Example: 如果我们能减少浪费的话，环境会得到明显改善。
    (If we can cut down on waste, our environment will improve a lot.)

3. Context-Aware Vocabulary Usage

It's also important to know the situation when using certain words. For example, 选择性偏见 (xuǎn zé xìng piān jiàn), or "selective bias," can help explain more about bias in media or studies.

4. Listening Comprehension

To improve your listening skills, try to listen to talks or debates that are more advanced. Notice how people use careful language, especially when they softly disagree or adjust their statements.

By using these words and sentence structures, you can share your thoughts in a clearer and more thoughtful way.