中国語日記翻訳【38】
This year, I rented a VPS server and plan to install a quiz game on it. Since I don’t know much about VPS, I need to start working on it now to finish on time. That’s why I’m coming to the office on holidays.
今年我租了一台 VPS 服务器，打算在上面安装一个测验游戏。
因为我对 VPS 了解得不多，所以必须从现在开始着手准备，才能按时完成。
这也是为什么我会在休息日来公司的原因。
解説
⭐ Sentence 1A
今年我租了一台 VPS 服务器。
🌐 Overall Meaning
“This year, I rented a VPS server.”
The speaker is talking about something they did this year in preparation for a future project.
🧩 Grammar Breakdown
The phrase 今年 means “this year.” It is a time expression and tells us when the action took place.
The pronoun 我 means “I.”
The verb 租 means “to rent.” The particle 了 marks the action as completed.
Between the verb and the noun, Chinese uses the classifier phrase 一台. The classifier 台 is commonly used for machines, computers, servers, and other electronic devices.
The noun 服务器 means “server.” Since VPS stands for Virtual Private Server, VPS 服务器 means “VPS server.”
When combined, 我租了一台 VPS 服务器 means “I rented a VPS server.”
🌟 Final Overview
This sentence describes a completed action that happened this year. It showcases the common Chinese pattern:
Subject + Verb + Number + Classifier + Noun
which is very frequently used when talking about acquiring or obtaining something.