Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
声明 (shēngmíng)
statement
The Chinese word for 'statement' is '声明', pronounced as 'shēngmíng'. It is a noun that is usually used in formal contexts to mean a method of expressing or making known one's stand, position or perspective on a particular matter. It can be used in the context of written and spoken communication.
声音 (shēng yīn)
voice
In Chinese, the word for 'voice' is '声音'. It is used similarly to the English use of 'voice', can represent the sounds that are made when people speak or sing. It can also refer to the ability to express thoughts or feelings openly.
处理 (chǔ lǐ)
handle
In Chinese, '处理' is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts. It could mean handling, dealing with, or processing something, depending on the context. For instance, it can be used to refer to handling a situation, dealing with a problem, or processing data. In general, it refers to the act of managing, manipulating or having an effect on something.
备用 (bèi yòng)
spare
The Chinese translation '备用' directly means to prepare for use. It is often used in the context where additional, extra, or backup items are needed. For example, a spare tire or spare parts.
复制 (fù zhì)
copy
The Chinese word '复制' is used similar to the English word 'copy'. It can be used when referring to making an identical or close copy of something, whether it be a physical object or in digital context such as copying text or a file.
Example sentences with 复制 →夏天 (xiàtiān)
summer
The Chinese word for summer, '夏天', is used similarly to English, representing the warmest season of the year, which is typically from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere. '夏天' can be used in various contexts such as seasons discussion, weather description or planning summer events.
外套 (wàitào)
coat
The Chinese word for coat is 外套 (wàitào). It is a common term used to describe a type of clothing that is typically worn over other garments during colder weather. This word can be used in various contexts, similar to its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 外套 →外貌 (wàimào)
appearance
The Chinese word '外貌' is often used to describe a person or thing's external look or physical traits. It is used in the same contexts it would be used in English. For example, '他的外貌非常吸引人' would translate to 'His appearance is very attractive'. Similar to English, it can be used to refer to the aesthetic aspect of non-living objects as well.
Example sentences with 外貌 →外部 (wài bù)
external
The Chinese word '外部' is used to refer to something on the outside, or beyond the boundary or limit of something. It is used in the same context as the English word 'external'. For example, you might use it to refer to external factors or the outside of a building.
外面 (wài miàn)
outside
The Chinese term '外面' is used in the same context as the English word 'outside'. It can refer to the physical exterior of a place or an outward appearance. It is a common term in daily conversation used to describe location.
多样性 (duō yàng xìng)
variety
The Chinese word '多样性' is used to convey the idea of variety, diversity, or multiplicity. It can refer to a range of different things, such as variety in food, culture, ideas, etc. It can be used similarly to how we use 'variety' in English phrases.
夜 (yè)
night
In Chinese, the word '夜' refers to the period of time when the sun is below the horizon and it's dark outside. This can be known as nighttime. It is commonly used in daily conversations and can be seen in various contexts, depending on the phrases it is used with.
大 (dà)
big
In Chinese, the word '大' denotes something that is large in size. It is widely used in various contexts, just like 'big' in English. It could refer to physical size, volume, quantity or even extensiveness. For instance, it can be used to refer to big cities, big houses, big deals, big ideas, etc.
大厅 (dàtīng)
hall
The Chinese word '大厅' directly translates to 'hall' in English. It is commonly used for places like an entrance hall or a lobby in a building, hotels or a large room for gatherings, entertainment, or other events.
Example sentences with 大厅 →大学 (Dà xué)
university
The Chinese word for university is '大学', pronounced as 'Dà xué'. It is used in much the same way as in English, to refer to institutions of higher learning. The term '大学' can be used for general references to a university or to refer to a specific one when followed by the institution’s name.
大脑 (dà nǎo)
brain
The Chinese word for 'brain' is '大脑' (dà nǎo). It is used similarly to the English term, referring to the organ in the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity. It can be used in a wide range of contexts, from medical and scientific to everyday conversation.
大象 (dà xiàng)
elephant
The Chinese word '大象' is used to refer to the large mammal known as an elephant. It can be used in similar contexts as the English word, such as discussing an elephant's size, beauty, or the role they play in the wild.
天 (tiān)
day
The Chinese character for 'day' is '天'. In Chinese, it refers to a calendar day or daytime. It is also often used in compound words relating to time or weather conditions, such as 'today' (今天), 'tomorrow' (明天), or 'sunny' (晴天).
Example sentences with 天 →天文学 (tiān wén xué)
astronomy
In Chinese, '天文学' is the term used to refer to the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. It is used in the same context as the English word 'astronomy'.
天气 (tiānqì)
weather
The word '天气' is how we say 'weather' in Chinese. It is used in the same context as it is in English. For example, you can say '今天天气怎么样?' which means 'What's the weather like today?'.
Example sentences with 天气 →天空 (tiān kōng)
sky
The term '天空' is used in Chinese to refer to the expanse of space that is visible when one looks upwards, the part of the atmosphere and outer space visible from the earth. It is commonly used in different contexts such as weather statements, poetry, and metaphysical discussions.
太阳 (tài yáng)
sun
In Chinese, '太阳' is used to represent 'sun'. This term is often applied in various contexts related to the sun, such as '日出' (sunrise), '日落' (sunset), '阳光' (sunlight), and so on.
夫妻 (fū qī)
couple
The Chinese word '夫妻' is used to represent a married man and woman, or a romantically involved pair. In short, it refers to a couple. It is used in similar contexts as the English word 'couple', meaning two individuals who share a romantic or sexual relationship.
头 (tóu)
head
The Chinese word for 'head' is '头'. It is used similar to English, referring to the top part of the body where the brain, eyes, nose, and mouth are located. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'leader' or 'the start of something'.
头发 (tóu fǎ)
hair
The Chinese word for hair is '头发'. It refers to all the individuals strands growing from the skin of a person or animal. In context, it can be used similarly to 'hair' in English. For example, brushed my hair can be translated to '梳理我的头发'.
头脑 (tóu nǎo)
mind
In Chinese, '头脑' is used to refer to the human intellect or brain while in English, 'mind' not only refers to the human brain or intellect but also refers to the state of being aware or conscious. It is often used in conversation to refer to one's intention or thoughts.
夹克 (jiákè)
jacket
The Chinese word for 'jacket' is '夹克'. It's used in the same manner as English to refer to a form of protective clothing worn on the upper body. It's a common word and can be used in a variety of contexts, from casual to formal.
Example sentences with 夹克 →奉献 (fèngxiàn)
dedication
In Chinese, the word '奉献' carries the same meaning as 'dedication' in English, signifying the act of selflessly committing oneself to a certain task or cause. It is often used in the context of work, studies, or in reference to one's passion in life.
奋斗 (fèn dòu)
struggle
The Chinese word '奋斗' is used much the same way as 'struggle' in English. It can refer to a strenuous effort to overcome a difficulty or achieving a goal. It's often used in a positive context to express determination, perseverance and hard work.
Example sentences with 奋斗 →奖励 (jiǎng lì)
reward
In Chinese, '奖励' is used much like its English equivalent: to refer to something given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement. For example, it could be used in the context of receiving a reward for good grades, excellent performance at work, or winning a competition.