Adjective Tag
A collection of words categorized under the tag 'adjective', used to describe or modify a noun.
一些 (yī xiē)
some
The Chinese word for 'some' is '一些'. It is used in the same way as in English, to indicate an unspecified amount or number. For example, 'I need some apples' translates to '我需要一些苹果'.
一刻 (yī kè)
quarter
In Chinese '一刻' means quarter, usually used to refer to a quarter of the hour. It can also be used to describe a portion or sector, but it is less common. Similar to English, '一刻' can also mean a moment or a brief period of time.
Example sentences with 一刻 →一致 (yī zhì)
consistent
The word '一致' is used in Chinese to describe something that does not change and stays the same. It is often used in context where one is talking about consistency in actions, attitudes, characteristics or results. It can also indicate agreement or unanimity among a group.
Example sentences with 一致 →一般 (yībān)
general
The Chinese word '一般' is an adjective that is commonly used to describe that something is ordinary, common, general, or usual. It can be used in various contexts such as describing an object, a situation, or a person. For example, '一般人' means 'ordinary people' and '一般情况下' means 'usually' or 'generally.',
上 (shàng)
up
In Chinese, the word '上' corresponds to the English term 'up'. It is frequently used in the same context as in English, to denote something that is at a higher place or position. It is used as an adjective, verb or preposition based on the context. The setup and structure of the sentence often helps determine its exact meaning. However, it may also have idiosyncratic uses such as indicating the fact of being in use or operation (as in 'the computer is up').
Example sentences with 上 →上面 (Shàngmiàn)
upper
In Chinese, the word 'upper' can be translated to '上面', which is used to describe something being on top or above something else. It can also be used as an adjective to describe the top part of an object or area. It is commonly seen in various contexts.
Example sentences with 上面 →下 (xià)
down
The Chinese word '下' is equivalent to 'down' in English. This character is used in various contexts, similar to English, to indicate a direction or position that is lower. It's worth highlighting that '下' is used in many compound words and phrases, and the specific meaning can often only be understood based on the context.
下一个 (xià yī gè)
next
The Chinese word '下一个' means 'next' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the subsequent person or thing in an ordered sequence. For example, '下一个人' means 'next person', and '下一个月' means 'next month'.
下午 (xiàwǔ)
afternoon
In Chinese, '下午' represents the period of the day after midday (12:00 PM) and before evening, often regarded as the time after lunch until sunset. It's an integral part of expressing time of day in Chinese context.
Example sentences with 下午 →不公平 (bù gōng píng)
unfair
The Chinese term '不公平' is used similarly as 'unfair' in English. It expresses a sense of injustice, favoritism, or unsatisfactory treatment. It is used primarily in situations where there is an imbalance in treatment, rights, opportunities, or judgments.
不可能 (bù kě néng)
impossible
The Chinese word '不可能' is used to express the impossibility of something, just like 'impossible' in English. It is often used in statements or arguments when something can't happen or be done. For instance, '这是不可能的' means 'This is impossible'.
Example sentences with 不可能 →不可避免 (bùkěbìmiǎn)
inevitable
The Chinese word '不可避免' (bùkěbìmiǎn) means 'inevitable'. This term is typically used in conversations and writings to indicate something that is certain to happen and unavoidable. It expresses a similar sentiment to the English phrase 'it was bound to happen'. The word can be used in various contexts, especially in situations involving unavoidable or predetermined events or outcomes.
Example sentences with 不可避免 →不同 (bù tóng)
different
The Chinese word '不同' corresponds to 'different' in English. It is used to imply the lack of similarity or resemblance between two or more things. For instance, '你们的想法不同' means 'Your opinions are different'. This word is quite commonly used in a wide range of contexts in the Chinese language.
不太可能 (bù tài kě néng)
unlikely
不太可能, translated as 'unlikely', is used to describe events or outcomes that are not expected to occur or there is a small probability that they may occur. It is often used in conversations to express doubt or low confidence in a certain situation.
不寻常 (Bùxúncháng)
unusual
不寻常 (Bùxúncháng) is a Chinese word that refers to something unconventional, unique or out of the ordinary. It can be used to describe anything from places, activities to behaviors which deviate from the norm. It's often found in literary or formal contexts.
Example sentences with 不寻常 →不快乐 (bù kuài lè)
unhappy
In Chinese, '不快乐' is used to express a state of unhappiness or sadness. It directly translates to 'not happy'. You can use it when expressing feelings about a person, situation or event.
不能 (bù néng)
unable
The Chinese word '不能' (bù néng) is used to express inability or incapability to do something, similar to the English word 'unable'. It is used quite frequently in everyday conversation or in written Chinese, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For example, you can say '我不能吃辣' which means 'I can't eat spicy food'.
丑 (chǒu)
ugly
In Chinese, 'ugly' is translated as '丑'. It is used to describe something that is not attractive or pleasant. Just like in English, it's applicable to a variety of contexts – physical appearance, actions, etc. However, remember that it can be considered quite rude to call someone or something '丑' in Chinese.
专业 (zhuān yè)
professional
In Chinese, 'professional' is translated to '专业'. It is used in the same context as in English to describe someone who is an expert at his or her work or who currently engages in a specific specialist field. It can be used both as a noun and as an adjective based on the context of the sentence. For example, '他是一名专业的演员' means 'He is a professional actor'.
专家 (zhuān jiā)
expert
The Chinese word '专家' is used to describe someone who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. Just like in English, it is applicable to several contexts including academic, professional, and other specialized fields.
东 (dōng)
east
The term '东' is used to refer to the cardinal direction east in Chinese. It is commonly used in various contexts such as geography, navigation, and daily conversations to refer to anything related to the direction east.
东方 (dōng fāng)
eastern
The Chinese word '东方' is used to describe something that is in the east or related to the east. It can be used to refer to a variety of topics that are considered 'eastern', including, but not limited to, eastern philosophy, eastern culture, and the eastern part of a certain place or region.
Example sentences with 东方 →丢失 (diūshī)
lost
The Chinese word '丢失' is used to describe the state of losing or missing something. It can refer to the loss of physical items or more abstract concepts such as losing one's way. In context, it is most commonly used in phrases like '我丢失了我的钱包' ('I lost my wallet').
两者 (liǎng zhě)
both
The Chinese word '两者' is directly translated to English as 'both'. It is often used similarly to its English equivalent, referring to two things, people, etc., that have been mentioned previously. The Chinese word can often be found in both formal and informal contexts.
严格 (yán gé)
strict
The Chinese word '严格' is used similarly to the English word 'strict'. It is used when referring to something or someone that is controlled or determined by the rules, or insists upon strict obedience. It can be used in multiple contexts, such as strict rules, strict teacher, strict regimen, etc.
严肃 (yán sù)
serious
The Chinese word for 'serious' is '严肃'. This term is generally used to describe someone who is solemn, earnest, dedicated, or someone who takes their work or responsibilities seriously. It's often used in both a professional and personal context.
严重 (yán zhòng)
severe
The Chinese word '严重' is used to describe severity or seriousness of something. It can be used in various contexts such as weather conditions, health conditions, or general situations. It is often used to emphasize the critical nature of the described subject.
Example sentences with 严重 →个人 (gè rén)
personal
In Chinese, '个人' is used to refer to an individual or personally related situations. It can be used in various situations similar to the English use of the word 'personal', such as in '个人信息' (personal information), '个人喜好' (personal preference), etc.
个体 (gè tǐ)
individual
In Chinese, the word '个体' is used to refer to an individual or a single entity. It can be used to describe both people and things. For example, in the phrase '每个个体都有其独特性' means 'Each individual has its uniqueness'.
中 (zhōng)
middle
The Chinese word for 'middle' is used similarly to the English word. It can be used to express the middle of an area, object, or period of time. It is often used in conjunction with other characters to form compound words.
Example sentences with 中 →