In this lesson, we will learn some important words and phrases about technology and new ideas in Mandarin Chinese. Knowing these words will help you talk about new advancements and their meanings for us.

Words About Technology and Innovation

1. 技术 (jìshù) - Technology

   • Example: 新技术 (xīn jìshù) - New technology
   • Usage: 这项新技术将改变我们的生活。
     (Zhè xiàng xīn jìshù jiāng gǎibiàn wǒmen de shēnghuó.)
     • This new technology will change our lives.

2. 创新 (chuàngxīn) - Innovation

   • Example: 创新思维 (chuàngxīn sīwéi) - Innovative thinking
   • Usage: 创新思维是推动企业发展的关键。
     (Chuàngxīn sīwéi shì tuīdòng qǐyè fāzhǎn de guānjiàn.)
     • Innovative thinking is key to helping businesses grow.

3. 人工智能 (réngōng zhìnéng) - Artificial Intelligence

   • Example: 人工智能技术 (réngōng zhìnéng jìshù) - Artificial intelligence technology
   • Usage: 人工智能技术在各个行业中得到了广泛应用。
     (Réngōng zhìnéng jìshù zài gège hángyè zhōng dédàole guǎngfàn yìngyòng.)
     • Artificial intelligence technology is used a lot in different industries.

4. 区块链 (qūkuàiliàn) - Blockchain

   • Example: 区块链技术 (qūkuàiliàn jìshù) - Blockchain technology
   • Usage: 区块链技术能够提高交易的安全性。
     (Qūkuàiliàn jìshù nénggòu tígāo jiāoyì de ānquán xìng.)
     • Blockchain technology can make transactions safer.

5. 数据分析 (shùjù fēnxī) - Data Analysis

   • Example: 大数据分析 (dà shùjù fēnxī) - Big data analysis
   • Usage: 大数据分析帮助企业做出明智的决策。
     (Dà shùjù fēnxī bāngzhù qǐyè zuò chū míngzhì de juécè.)
     • Big data analysis helps businesses make smart choices.

Common Phrases About Technology

1. 一帆风顺 (yī fān fēng shùn) - Smooth sailing

   • Usage: 希望你的项目一帆风顺。
     (Xīwàng nǐ de xiàngmù yī fān fēng shùn.)
     • Hope your project goes smoothly.

2. 与时俱进 (yǔ shí jù jìn) - Keep up with the times

   • Usage: 企业要与时俱进，以保持竞争力。
     (Qǐyè yào yǔ shí jù jìn, yǐ bǎochí jìngzhēnglì.)
     • Companies must keep up with the times to stay competitive.

Words for Talking About Culture

1. 文化差异 (wénhuà chāyì) - Cultural differences

   • Example: 了解文化差异可以促进交流。
     (Liǎojiě wénhuà chāyì kěyǐ cùjìn jiāoliú.)
     • Understanding cultural differences can help communication.

2. 价值观 (jiàzhí guān) - Values

   • Usage: 价值观的不同可能会导致误解。
     (Jiàzhí guān de bùtóng kěnéng huì dǎozhì wùjiě.)
     • Different values can lead to misunderstandings.

These words and phrases are important for talking about technology and new ideas. Using them will help you not only with speaking Mandarin but also with understanding the culture better.

Try to use these phrases in different situations to really get the hang of them!