Week 4 Day 1 Lesson 13: Online World and Shared Bikes Vocabulary

Vocabulary and usage guidelines for Week 4 Day 1, Lesson 13, focusing on technology, economy, and social interactions in the online world.

当代 (dāngdài)

Contemporary; must be used as a modifier followed by a noun.

尽快 (jǐnkuài)

As soon as possible; used in suggestions or warnings with "得/必须/最好".

否则 (fǒuzé)

Otherwise; or else (synonym: 要不然).

排挤 (páijǐ)

To push out; to sidetrack; to ostracize someone from a group.

系统 (xìtǒng)

A system or entity where interrelated parts interact to form a whole with specific functions (e.g., biology, technology, or social systems).

制度 (zhìdù)

A system characterized by regulations or rules (e.g., social, political, or legal systems).

不便 (búbiàn)

Inconvenience; used as a noun in the structure "A 给 B 造成/带来（许多/很多）不便".

虚拟 vs. 真实 (xūnǐ vs. zhēnshí)

Virtual vs. Real (often modifying "world"/"世界").

结合 (jiéhé)

To combine or unite A and B together.

技术 vs. 科技 (jìshù vs. kējì)

Technology vs. Science and Technology (科学技术).

常态 (chángtài)

The norm; a normal state of life.

上当受骗 (shàngdàng shòupiàn)

To be fooled and cheated; note that "被" is not used with this specific four-character phrase.

提升 (tíshēng)

To promote, upgrade, or enhance quality (质量) or level (水平).

意味着 (yìwèizhe)

To signify, mean, or imply a reason, conclusion, or result.

萎缩 (wěisuǒ)

To shrink or wither; typically used for business (生意) or the market (市场).

实体 (shítǐ)

Physical or tangible entity (e.g., physical economy/economy or stores) as opposed to virtual.

成本 (chéngběn)

Cost; often used with "提高" (to raise) or "降低" (to lower).

无法 (wúfǎ)

Unable or incapable; typically followed by a disyllabic formal verb.

萧条 (xiāotáo)

Economic depression or business slump.

行业 (hángyè)

An industry or commercial undertaking providing services (e.g., catering, hotel, tourist, delivery).

工业 (gōngyè)

Industry in the context of manufacture or production.

高效 (gāoxiào)

Highly efficient.

下单 (xià dān)

To place an order.

外卖 (wàimài)

Takeout food; used with "点" (to order) or "送" (to deliver).

送达 (sòngdá)

To be delivered; has arrived.

信用 (xìnyòng)

Credit (as in 信用卡 / credit card).

支付 (zhīfù)

To pay (specifically fees or expenses).

支付方式 (zhīfù fāngshì)

Payment method (noun phrase).

小摊 vs. 企业 (xiǎotān vs. qǐyè)

Vendor stall vs. Enterprise.

革命性 (gémìngxìng)

Revolutionary (e.g., "对…起了革命性的改变").

跳过 (tiàoguò)

To skip.

消费 (xiāofèi)

Consumption; refers to habits (习惯), levels (水平), or ability (能力).

必不可少 (bì bù kě shǎo)

Essential; indispensable.

交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)

Means of transportation.

永久 vs. 暂时 (yǒngjiǔ vs. zànshí)

Permanent vs. Temporary; do not use "很" with these terms.

一次性 (yícìxìng)

One-time; disposable.

广泛 (guǎngfàn)

Widespread; broadly (e.g., "广泛接受").

随便 (suíbiàn)

Casual; careless; describes someone who does not take things seriously.

虚伪 (xūwěi)

Hypocritical; phony.

鄙视 (bǐshì)

To despise; to look down upon.

尴尬 (gāngà)

Awkward; embarrassed.

理所当然 (lǐ suǒ dāng rán)

To take for granted; as a matter of course; naturally.