Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
味道 (wèi dào)
taste
The Chinese word for taste is '味道', which is mainly used to describe the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the feeling or experience from a situation or event.
呼吸 (hū xī)
breath
In Chinese, '呼吸' is used to refer to the act of breathing or a single breath, similar to its use in English. It is often used in contexts relating to health and exercise, and can also be a metaphor for life or vitality.
Example sentences with 呼吸 →命令 (mìnglìng)
command
The Chinese word '命令' is used in a similar context to the English word 'command'. It can refer to an order or instruction given by a person in charge. It can be used in a variety of contexts including in a military setting, computer programming, or when giving orders to a person or group. It's important when using this word to remember it conveys a sense of authority and power.
Example sentences with 命令 →和平 (hé píng)
peace
The Chinese word '和平' means 'peace'. It's often used in contexts related to the absence of war or violence, harmony in personal relations, or serenity and tranquility. It's a commonly used word in Chinese, much like its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 和平 →咖啡 (kāfēi)
coffee
In Chinese, coffee is referred to as '咖啡' (kāfēi). It's a commonly used term in daily life as the beverage is quite popular in China. It's used in similar contexts as in English, like discussing favourite drinks or choices at a café or restaurant. You could say '我想喝咖啡', which means 'I want to drink coffee'.
Example sentences with 咖啡 →咬 (yǎo)
bite
The word '咬' in Chinese is primarily used in the context of biting something with one's teeth. It can be used for both humans and animals. For instance, a dog might '咬' a bone or a person might '咬' an apple. It is a common verb used in everyday conversations.
Example sentences with 咬 →哥们 (gē men)
Dude
In Chinese, '哥们' is a casual way to call a close male friend, similar to 'dude' in English. It connotes an intimate and informal relationship similar to brotherhood, often used among peers.
哲学 (zhé xué)
philosophy
The Chinese word '哲学' is used in the same context as the English word 'philosophy'. It is typically used to refer to the study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and ethics. It can be used in academic, casual, or formal contexts, mostly by those in education, literature, or intellectual conversations.
唱 (chàng)
sing
The Chinese word for 'sing' is '唱' (chàng). It is used in Chinese in much the same way as 'sing' is used in English, to refer to the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. It can be used in various contexts, such as singing in a concert, singing a song, or singing along to music.
商业 (shāng yè)
business
The Chinese word for business, '商业', broadly refers to activities related to buying or selling goods or services. It can be used in the same contexts as the English word 'business'. For example, you can say '我在商业上非常成功' which means 'I am very successful in business'.
商店 (shāngdiàn)
store
The Chinese word for store is '商店'. It is used in the same context as the English word 'store'. It could be a grocery store, a clothing store, or any other sort of shop where goods are sold. In a sentence, you might say, '我要去商店' which means 'I'm going to the store.'
啤酒 (píjiǔ)
beer
In Chinese, '啤酒' refers to beer, an alcoholic beverage commonly made from water, barley, hops, and yeast. It is consumed in a wide range of social settings and is a staple in many cultural celebrations and traditions. It can be found in various restaurants, bars, and pubs in China, and it is traditionally consumed chilled.
Example sentences with 啤酒 →喂 (wèi)
feed
'喂' in Chinese can be used in both the context of feeding an animal or addressing someone when answering the phone in a casual manner. However, in the context of translation from 'feed' in English, this is usually regarding the action of giving food to a person, animal, or plant. For example, '我喂了狗' means 'I fed the dog'.
Example sentences with 喂 →喉咙 (hóu lóng)
throat
The word '喉咙' is used in Chinese to refer to the part of the body that is the passage for food to the esophagus and air to the lungs. Just like in English, it can be used figuratively as well. For example, in phrases about having a sore throat or raising one's voice.
Example sentences with 喉咙 →喝醉 (hē zuì)
drunk
In Chinese, '喝醉' represents the state of being drunk. This term is generally used after someone consumes too much alcohol. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe being heavily engrossed or lost in something, akin to being drunk.
Example sentences with 喝醉 →喷雾 (pēn wù)
spray
The Chinese word '喷雾' is used to describe the action or result of spraying, equivalent to 'spray' in English. It can be used for spraying liquid, perfume, water, or any other substance that can be dispersed in small droplets. It is mostly used in the context of eventually dispersing or spreading a substance evenly over an area through the use of pressure or force.
Example sentences with 喷雾 →嘴唇 (zuǐchún)
lip
In Chinese, the word for 'lip' is '嘴唇'. It is used similarly to English, referring to the soft, moving parts at the opening of our mouths. It's used in various contexts, from simple ones like 'her lips are red', to more metaphorical ones, such as 'to keep one’s lips sealed'.
Example sentences with 嘴唇 →噪音 (zào yīn)
noise
The Chinese word '噪音' is used to describe sounds that are loud, undesired, disruptive or unpleasant, similar to how we use 'noise' in the English language. It can refer to noise from any sources, such as traffic, loud music, or people talking loudly.
Example sentences with 噪音 →回应 (huí yìng)
response
The Chinese word '回应' is used similarly to the English word 'response'. It could be used in a variety of contexts including but not limited to providing a reply to a question, reacting to a certain event, or giving feedback on an issue. In Chinese, '回应' has the same versatility as its English counterpart.
回答 (huí dá)
answer
The Chinese word '回答' means 'answer'. It is typically used in contexts where a response or solution to a question or problem is being given. Just like the English word 'answer', '回答' can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example sentences with 回答 →因素 (yīn sù)
factor
The Chinese word '因素' is used similarly to the English word 'factor'. It is often used to describe one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation. For instance, it can be used in a sentence like '这个决定是由许多因素影响的' which translates to 'This decision was influenced by many factors'.
团队 (tuán duì)
team
The word '团队' in Chinese is used to refer to a group of people who collaborate to achieve a common goal, just like 'team' in English. In sentences, it is used in a similar context as in English, to talk about groups in workplaces, sports, and other cooperative environments.
固体 (gù tǐ)
solid
In Chinese, '固体' refers to 'solid', one of the fundamental states of matter. It's often used in the context of physical states of matter, for describing tangible things or in figurative phrases to express someone or something as reliable or strong.
Example sentences with 固体 →国会 (guó huì)
congress
The Chinese word '国会' is used to refer to a formal meeting where people come together to discuss issues or make decisions, in particular, this term is often used to encompass the legislative body of political system in some countries. For instance, in the US political system, '国会' represents the bicameral federal legislative body, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
国外 (guó wài)
abroad
The Chinese word '国外' is the literal translation of the English word 'abroad'. This phrase is often used in sentences when referring to countries outside of China. Like in English, it can refer to simply being out of the country or going overseas for a trip or for studying.
Example sentences with 国外 →国家 (guó jiā)
country
The Chinese word for 'country' is '国家'. This word is used in a similar context as in English when referring to the geographical or political entity of a nation. It can be used in various sentence structures, and is often combined with other words to describe the individual characteristics or cultural aspects of a nation.
国王 (guó wáng)
king
The word '国王' in Chinese is used to refer to a male ruler of a nation or territory, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. It is widely used in historical and modern contexts, often equivalent to the English term 'king'.
图书馆 (tú shū guǎn)
library
The Chinese word for library is '图书馆'. It is a place where collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for public use or borrowing. The term can be used in sentences like 'I am going to the 图书馈' which translates to 'I am going to the library'.
图像 (tú xiàng)
image
The Chinese word for 'image' is '图像'. It is often used in contexts related to visual or digital imagery, similar to its use in English. It can be found in phrases like 'digital image' (数字图像) or 'image processing' (图像处理).
图片 (tú piàn)
picture
The Chinese word '图片' is used to refer to any kind of visual representation such as a photograph, painting, drawing, or other graphical presentation. It is used similarly to the English word 'picture'. It can be used in various contexts such as in a photo album (相册中的图片), on a website (网站上的图片), or a picture book (图片书).
Example sentences with 图片 →