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    Describing something as virtual with 虚拟 (xūnǐ)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    虚拟 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 虚拟 (xūnǐ) means "virtual" or "fictitious" and is used to describe things that exist in a simulated or non-physical form. It is a key term in technology and finance, appearing in phrases like 虚拟货币 (virtual currency) and 虚拟现实 (virtual reality). It always precedes the noun it modifies.

    Examples

    • 虚拟货币的价格波动非常大。

      Xūnǐ huòbì de jiàgé bōdòng fēicháng dà.

      The price of virtual currencies fluctuates enormously.

    • 孩子们很喜欢虚拟现实游戏。

      Háizimen hěn xǐhuan xūnǐ xiànshí yóuxì.

      Children really enjoy virtual reality games.

    • 这个平台使用虚拟身份进行交易。

      Zhège píngtái shǐyòng xūnǐ shēnfèn jìnxíng jiāoyì.

      This platform uses virtual identities to conduct transactions.

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