Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
学位 (xuéwèi)
degree
In Chinese, '学位' is often used to refer to a degree, usually an academic credential awarded by a university or college. It is used in the context of education, indicating the level of knowledge or expertise in a specific field. For instance, '本科学位' means 'undergraduate degree' and '硕士学位' means 'master’s degree'.
学期 (xué qī)
term
In Chinese, 'term' is often translated to '学期' which refers to a specific period of time in an academic year during which lessons are held. The same word is also used in legal and technical contexts.
学校 (xué xiào)
school
The Chinese word '学校' directly translates to 'school' in English. It is used in the same context as the English term, referring to an educational institution. This term can be used to describe all levels of education, from primary school '小学' to secondary school '中学' to university '大学'.
学生 (xué shēng)
student
In Chinese, '学生' represents a learner, especially a person who is studying at school, college, or university. It is used much the same way as 'student' is used in English.
学院 (xuéyuàn)
college
The term '学院' is used to refer to colleges or universities in China. It applies to institutions of higher learning offering both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Just like in English, it can be used in any context involving higher education, such as discussing which '学院' one attends, classes taking place in a '学院', etc.
孩子 (hái zi)
child
孩子 is used in many of the same contexts as 'child' in English. It can be used to refer to small, young kids or to someone's son or daughter, regardless of age. It is a commonly used and flexible term in Chinese.
孩子们 (hái zi men)
The children
In Chinese, '孩子们' is used to refer to more than one child or a group of children. It's often used in talking about children in general or when addressing a group of children.
它 (tā)
it
The Chinese word '它' is used much like the English pronoun 'it'. It can refer to an object, an animal or a concept. However, unlike in English, it is not used to refer to people. For humans, there are different pronouns.
Example sentences with 它 →守卫 (shǒu wèi)
guard
The Chinese word '守卫' is used in a similar context as the English word 'guard'. It refers to a person who protects a place, object, or another person, and can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. For example, it could mean a security guard, or metaphorically speaking, someone protecting their interests or beliefs.
Example sentences with 守卫 →安全 (ān quán)
security
The Chinese word '安全' is used to describe safety or security. It can be used in various contexts, such as personal security, information security and national security, to convey the state of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes.
安慰 (ānwèi)
relief
The Chinese word '安慰' is used to describe a sense of comfort or solace, similar to how 'relief' is used in English. It is often used in situations where someone is feeling better or more comfortable after a period of difficulty or discomfort.
Example sentences with 安慰 →安静 (ānjìng)
quiet
In Chinese, '安静' represents the English word 'quiet'. It is mainly used in Mandarin in the same contexts as 'quiet' might be used in English - for example, to describe a lack of noise, or a calm, tranquil atmosphere. It can describe anything from environment to people to situations, and is often used in requests or commands for less noise or disturbance.
完成 (wán chéng)
finish
The Chinese word '完成' is used in the context of finish, complete, or accomplish in English. It can be used to describe both the action and the state of completion. For example, in the sentence '我完成了这个任务', it means 'I have finished this task'.
完美 (wán měi)
perfect
The Chinese word '完美' is used to describe something that is flawless or has reached an ideal state. It can be used in similar contexts to the English word 'perfect', such as describing objects, performances, people's appearances and etc. For example, '这是一场完美的表演' means 'This is a perfect performance'.
宏伟 (hóng wěi)
grand
The Chinese word '宏伟' is used to describe something that is impressive because of size, appearance or other quality. It can be used to describe buildings, scenery, plans, and efforts. English phrase 'grand view' translates to '宏伟的景色' in Chinese.
Example sentences with 宏伟 →官方 (guān fāng)
official
The Chinese term '官方' is often used to describe something that is formally approved or authorized by an authority or public body. It's used in contexts where something is recognized by an institution, be it a government, organization, or other formal entity, much like its usage in English.
定义 (yì dìng)
definition
The Chinese word '定义' refers to a clear and exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something, essentially its definition. It can be used in various contexts, such as defining the parameters or qualities of an object, an idea, or even a concept. For its usage, it typically appears before the noun it is defining.
实例 (shí lì)
instance
The word '实例' in Chinese carries the same meaning as 'instance' in English. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as in law to refer to an individual occurrence, or in programming to refer to a realization of a particular class or object. It is a commonly used word in technology and business discussions.
实施 (shí shī)
implement
The Chinese term for 'implement' is '实施'. It is most often used in the same contexts as in English, meaning to put a plan, decision, or agreement into effect. The term can be used in various scenarios, such as in business strategies, government policies, laws, and more.
Example sentences with 实施 →实验室 (shí yàn shì)
lab
In Chinese, '实验室' is the term used to refer to a laboratory or lab. It can be in a school, university, or a professional scientific research environment. You will use this term when you want to talk about a place where scientific experiments, observations or research are conducted.
审查 (shěn chá)
review
The Chinese word '审查' is the equivalent of the English word 'review'. It is used to describe the process of looking at or considering again an item, idea or piece of work to check its quality or to think about it deeply. '审查' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and could be used in situations such as reviewing a book, a paper, a performance etc.
Example sentences with 审查 →客人 (kè rén)
guest
The Chinese word '客人' is used to refer someone who is invited or paying to stay in a place, such as a house, hotel or any other place similar to how the English word 'guest' is used. It is often used in both formal and informal context.
客户 (kèhù)
client
In Chinese, '客户' (kèhù) is used to refer to a person or organization using the services of a lawyer or other professional person or company. It is used in the same context as 'client' in English and can be found in both formal and casual situations.
客观 (kè guān)
objective
In Chinese, '客观' is used to indicate something is considered without bias, or based on facts rather than feelings or opinions. It can be used to describe a viewpoint, fact, or analysis that is objective.
Example sentences with 客观 →家 (jiā)
home
The Chinese word for home is '家'. It is used in the context of indicating one's dwelling or a place where one lives, similar to how it is interpreted in English. This could refer to an actual physical house, an apartment, a town or city, or even a country. Furthermore, '家' also conveys a sense of warmness and charm because home is a place of comfort for many people. It can be used in various phrases and expressions to depict family, household, or a sense of belonging.
家庭 (jiā tīng)
family
In Chinese, the word '家庭' means family. It is a term that is used to describe close relations by either blood ties or marriage. It often refers to people living together under the same roof, and it is a central and fundamental concept in Chinese culture.
对待 (duì dài)
treat
The Chinese word '对待' is used as a verb, implying how you handle, deal with or respond to someone or something. It equates to the English word 'treat'. It can be used in a wide range of contexts, including how we treat other humans, animals, the environment, or even ourselves.
对话 (duìhuà)
conversation
The Chinese word '对话' is used just like 'conversation' in English. It can refer to an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people, or the act of talking in general. For example, '我们可以有个对话吗?' means 'Can we have a conversation?'. It's a common word used in daily life.
导演 (dǎo yǎn)
director
This term refers to the individual responsible for the creative decisions and control of a film's production, similar to the English term 'director'.
Example sentences with 导演 →尊重 (zūn zhòng)
respect
The Chinese term '尊重' directly translates to 'respect' in English. This term is widely used in Chinese culture across all aspects, whether family, school, or social relationships. It reflects the value of acknowledging the views, feelings, space, and rights of others. Replacing it in subjects or objects in sentence expresses the act of respect.
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