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How to Say ‘Each rectangle is a step.’ in Traditional Chinese

長方形是每一個步驟。

zhǎng fāng xíng shì měi yī gè bù zhòu

[chángfāngxíng shr may ee guh bùzhòu]

Phrase Breakdown

長方形是

zhǎng fāng xíng shì

rectangles are

長方形 (chángfāngxíng) means 'rectangle'. 是 (shì) means 'are'.

Example

這張桌子是長方形。

This table is rectangular.

Words in this phrase

長方形

zhǎng fāng xíng

[chángfāngxíng]

rectangle

A four-sided shape with four right angles and two longer sides.

Example

請畫一個長方形。

Please draw a rectangle.

是

shì

[shr]

to be; is

Connects the subject with what is being said about it.

Example

這不是你的錯。

This isn't your fault.

每一個步驟。

měi yī gè bù zhòu

each step

每一個 (měi yí ge) means 'each'. 步驟 (bùzhòu) means 'step', and both syllables are fourth tones.

Example

請寫下每一個步驟。

Please write down each step.

Words in this phrase

每

měi

[may]

every; each

Used to refer to all members in a group one by one.

Example

每個人都可以分享經驗。

Everyone can share their experience.

一

yī

[ee]

one

The number one; often used before measure words.

Example

我想安排一個時間跟你聊聊。

I want to arrange a time to chat with you.

個

gè

[guh]

general classifier

A very common measure word used with many nouns, like people, places, and objects.

Example

那個地方比較好找。

That place is easier to find.

步驟

bù zhòu

[bùzhòu]

step (in a process)

One stage in a sequence of actions or a procedure.

Example

第一個步驟很簡單。

The first step is very simple.

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