Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
图表 (tú biǎo)
chart
In Chinese, '图表' is often used in contexts of data presentation or recording information visually. It can be used in many instances such as bar chart, pie chart, line chart, and so on. It is a common term in academic, research and business fields.
Example sentences with 图表 →圆 (yuán)
round
The Chinese word '圆' (yuán) translates to 'round' in English. It is often used to describe the shape of objects. For instance, a round table in Chinese would be referred to as '圆桌' (yuán zhuō).
Example sentences with 圆 →土地 (tǔ dì)
land
The Chinese word '土地' can refer to two possible meanings depending on the context. It can refer to soil or earth in a general sense, or it can also specifically denote geographic areas categorized as land or property. Depending on the context, it could be used to refer to farmland, territorial land, etc.
土壤 (tǔrǎng)
dirt
In Chinese, dirt is translated as 土壤 (tǔrǎng). This term is used just like in English to refer to soil or earthy matter, especially when loose. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as discussing gardening, nature, or in metaphors and idioms.
Example sentences with 土壤 →土豆 (tǔ dòu)
potato
The Chinese word '土豆' literally translates to 'earth bean', which makes sense considering potatoes grow underground. It's commonly used in daily life and in many Chinese dishes, just like potatoes are used in many types of cuisine around the world.
Example sentences with 土豆 →在哪里 (zài nǎlǐ)
where
The word '在哪里' in Chinese is used to inquire about the position or place of the subject matter similar to how 'Where' is used in English. It can be used in middle or at the end of sentences. It is commonly used in questions to ask about location.
地区 (dìqū)
region
The Chinese word '地区' is used to denote a particular geographic area. It could be used to describe a town, city, state, country, or even a part of the world. The use of '地区' is pretty similar to how the English word 'region' is used.
地图 (dìtú)
map
In Chinese, the word for map is '地图' (pronounced as 'dìtú'). It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
地址 (zhǐ dì)
address
The Chinese term for 'address' is '地址' (zhǐ dì). It's commonly used exactly like its English counterpart - when providing locations for physical destinations, mailing correspondence or electronic (web, email) resources.
Example sentences with 地址 →地方 (dì fāng)
place
The Chinese word '地方' refers to a place or location and can be used in various contexts, exactly as the English word 'place' is used. It can specify an area, point, or location in space or it can refer to a part or section of a structure or a city, country, region, or location.
地板 (dìbǎn)
floor
The Chinese word for 'floor' is '地板' (dìbǎn). It is used in the same context as in English. For example, to denote the surface of a room on which one stands. Just like in English, it can also be used metaphorically, like in saying 'sweep the floor'.
地毯 (dìtǎn)
carpet
The Chinese word for carpet is '地毯' (dìtǎn). It is a noun that can be used in a variety of contexts, much like the English word 'carpet'. It refers to a floor or stair covering made from thick woven fabric, typically shaped to fit a particular room.
Example sentences with 地毯 →地狱 (dì yù)
hell
In Chinese, '地狱' stands for 'hell'. It is often used in contexts discussing afterlife, punishment, and suffering, similar to how 'hell' is used in English. For instance, '他觉得他置身在地狱。' (He felt that he was in hell.) It can also be used figuratively in everyday conversation to describe extremely unpleasant situations or experiences.
地球 (dì qiú)
earth
The Chinese word for 'earth' is '地球' (dì qiú). It is used in the same context as in English, referring to the planet we live on. It can be used in sentences like '我们都住在地球上' which means 'We all live on the earth'.
地质学 (dì zhì xué)
geology
In Chinese, '地质学' refers to the study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. It can be used in various contexts including academic, scientific research, and industry discussions.
地面 (dì miàn)
ground
The Chinese word '地面' refers to the surface of the earth that people walk on. It might be used to describe the ground outside, the floor in a house, or the bottom surface of any location. It is similarly used in phrases and sayings just like 'ground' in English.
场合 (chǎng hé)
occasion
The Chinese word '场合' is used to describe a special event or situation. It can be used in various contexts, similar to how 'occasion' is used in English. For example, it can be used to refer to occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or special events. It can also refer to 'occasion' in a more general sense, as in a suitable or appropriate time for doing something.
Example sentences with 场合 →场景 (chǎng jǐng)
scene
This term is used to signify a part of a film dealing with a specific event or series of connected events happening at one place and time.
Example sentences with 场景 →坏 (huài)
bad
The Chinese word '坏' is used similarly as 'bad' in English. It can be applied in many settings such as referring to quality (bad quality), behavior (bad behavior), or personal characteristics (he is a bad person).
Example sentences with 坏 →块 (kuài)
piece
The Chinese word '块' is used to refer to a piece or chunk of something, similar to how it's used in English. It could represent a piece of a cake, a piece of clothing, a piece of paper, or generally any object that can be divided into smaller units. Thus, it widely used in daily life.
坦克 (tǎn kè)
tank
In Chinese, '坦克' refers to the heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track. It is used in the same way as the English word 'tank' - it can be used both in a military context or to describe a container or receptacle. It also has additional meanings, such as a criticism catcher or, by extension, a tough person.
Example sentences with 坦克 →垃圾 (lā jī)
trash
The Chinese word '垃圾' is used to refer to waste or rubbish, similar to the English word 'trash'. It can be used in various contexts such as household rubbish, or to describe something that is considered to be of poor quality or value.
Example sentences with 垃圾 →城市 (chénɡshì)
city
The Chinese word for 'city' is '城市' (chénɡshì). It's used in the same way as in English, to refer to a large town, or a large populated area. For example, '我住在一个大城市' means 'I live in a big city'.
基因 (jī yīn)
gene
In Chinese, '基因' is the exact translation of the English term 'gene'. It is often used in the fields of biology and genetics, representing the fundamental physical and functional units of heredity. Specific characteristics could be determined by '基因' in an organism.
Example sentences with 基因 →基础 (jī chǔ)
base
The Chinese word '基础' translates to 'base' in English. It is often used in the context of a foundation or starting point, similar to its use in English. For example, in sentences describing the basic or fundamental aspects of a subject.
塑料 (sùliào)
plastic
In Chinese, 'plastic' is translated as '塑料' (sùliào). It is used in the same context as in English, referring to the wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that are used in a huge variety of applications.
Example sentences with 塑料 →塔 (tǎ)
tower
The word '塔' in Chinese is used to indicate a tall structure, either free-standing or forming part of a building such as a church or castle. It is often used to depict various types of structures with similar characteristics. This may include observational towers, radio towers, bell towers, and others.
填充 (tián chōng)
fill
The Chinese word '填充' is similar to the English word 'fill'. It is used when we talk about filling in a form or filling up a glass with water, or in a more abstract sense, when we're filling up our time with activities. The usage of '填充' is versatile and largely depends on context, just like its English counterpart.
墙 (qiáng)
wall
The Chinese word for 'wall' is '墙'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to a vertical structure, often made of stone or brick, that divides or encloses an area. For example, '他的房子有两道墙，很宽敞。' which means 'his house has two walls, it’s spacious.'
增加 (zēng jiā)
increase
In Chinese, the word '增加' corresponds to the English term 'increase'. It is often used in contexts such as expressing the growth or rise in quantity, degree, or size of things or concepts. It can be used in a variety of scenarios such as financial increase, value increase, etc.