Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
帮助 (bāng zhù)
help
In Chinese, '帮助' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used as a verb to indicate the act of helping others, it can also be used as a noun to suggest help or assistance. The appropriate usage is largely context-dependent.
常见的 (cháng jiàn de)
usual
In Chinese, the word 'usual' translates to '常见的' (changjian de). This term indicates something common or frequently encountered in daily life or certain situations. It can be used in a similar context as in English, such as describing usual routines, places, things, or people.
Example sentences with 常见的 →常规 (cháng guī)
routine
The Chinese word '常规' is used to indicate something that is done regularly or habitually. This could be a task, procedure, or exercise that one does as part of their daily or common practice. It is used in various contexts such as work, studies, workouts or any other everyday activities.
帽子 (mào zi)
cap
The term cap in Chinese is '帽子'. It can be used in sentences just like 'cap' in English. For example, '他的帽子挺漂亮' or 'His cap is pretty.' Just like in English, it represents a certain type of headwear.
Example sentences with 帽子 →干燥 (gān zào)
dry
The Chinese word '干燥' refers to the state of being free from liquid or moisture. It can be used in a variety of contexts such as to describe weather, skin conditions, or even a sense of humor. In Chinese, we would say '气候很干燥' (the climate is very dry) or '皮肤很干燥' (the skin is very dry).
平台 (píng tái)
platform
In Chinese, '平台' is used to describe a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area. It can represent a physical space, like a train platform or a stage, but also an abstract concept such as a social media platform (社交平台). It can also be used in business context to mean a platform for sales or services.
Example sentences with 平台 →平均 (píng jūn)
average
The Chinese word '平均' translates to 'average' in English. It is most commonly used to indicate the mean of a set of values, or express the concept of something being intermediate or mean. Like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as mathematics, when assessing a rating or grade or describing characteristics or qualities.
Example sentences with 平均 →平的 (píng de)
flat
The word '平的' in Chinese is commonly used to describe an surface without raised areas or depressions. It can be used to refer to a physical flat surface or also metaphorically to describe a lack of variety or change in a situation or plot in a story, comparable to the usage in English.
Example sentences with 平的 →平衡 (píng héng)
balance
In Chinese, the term '平衡' refers to 'balance'. It can be used in various contexts, such as physical balance, emotional balance or financial balance. It can be used to describe a situation where different things exist in equal or correct amounts. For example, it can be used to describe a well-balanced diet (平衡饮食) or a balance of power (力量平衡).
Example sentences with 平衡 →年 (nián)
year
The Chinese word for 'year' is '年'(nián). It can be used in the same context as in English, such as stating years as in '2022年' means 'Year 2022', or in time duration such as '一年' which means 'one year'. It is a general term for 'year' and is used universally in Chinese.
年度 (nián dù)
annual
In Chinese, '年度' is used similarly to the English word 'annual', referring to something that happens or is used once every year. It is often used in context of events, reports, meetings, etc. that occur or are prepared once a year.
Example sentences with 年度 →年龄 (nián líng)
age
In Chinese, the word for 'age' is '年龄'. It is used to denote how old someone or something is. For example, to say 'My age is 20', you would say '我的年龄是20'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, exactly like how we use 'age' in English.
Example sentences with 年龄 →广 (guǎng)
broad
In Chinese, '广' is a significant character that is commonly used to describe a wide or extensive area. It can stand alone or combine with other characters to form words that imply a extensive or large scope, scale or capacity.
Example sentences with 广 →广告 (guǎng gào)
advertising
In Chinese, '广告' (guǎnggào) is used to denote 'advertising'. It is used in the same way as it is in English, to refer to the means of communication between the seller and the potential buyer. It can be used in sentences like '我看到一则减肥产品的广告' which translates to 'I saw an advertisement for a weight loss product'.
广播 (guǎng bō)
radio
In Mandarin, 'radio' is translated as '广播' (guǎng bō). It is used in the same contexts as in English. For example, to listen to a radio station would be '听广播' (tīng guǎng bō).
庇护所 (bìhùsuǒ)
shelter
The Chinese word '庇护所' is used to describe a place providing temporary accommodation, a refuge, or protection from danger or distress, similar to how 'shelter' is used in English. It could refer to something as small as a tent or as large as a building or facility, depending on the context it is being used.
Example sentences with 庇护所 →床 (chuáng)
bed
The Chinese word for 'bed' is '床'. It is used in much the same way as in English, to refer to the piece of furniture used for sleep and relaxation. It can be combined with other words too, such as '床单' which means 'bed sheet', '床垫' meaning 'mattress', '床架' meaning 'bed frame'.
底部 (dǐ bù)
bottom
In Chinese, '底部' is used to describe the lowest part or the base of something. It puts emphasis on the relative location of an item within a physical space or an abstract concept. For example, '底部' can be used when referring to the bottom of a webpage, a physical object or even a ranking.
Example sentences with 底部 →废墟 (feito)
ruin
The Chinese word '废墟' (feito) translates to 'ruin' in English. It is usually used to refer to a building or place that is in a state of decay or destruction, often as a result of some catastrophic event or long-term neglect. Similar to its English equivalent, '废墟' can be used both literally and figuratively. For instance, you can use '废墟' to describe a once-grand building now in ruins, or metaphorically to refer to a person's life or career that has been ruined.
Example sentences with 废墟 →度假村 (dù jià cūn)
resort
The Chinese word '度假村' is often used to describe a place which is commonly visited for holidays or relaxation. It could be a seaside place, a mountain area or any place that provides leisure and entertainment facilities.
Example sentences with 度假村 →座位 (zuò wèi)
seat
The Chinese word '座位' is used to denote a place for someone to sit, such as in a car, in a theater, or in a classroom. It is a common Chinese word and is used in the same contexts as the English word 'seat'. Please note that word order may vary in different sentence structures in Chinese.
延期 (yán qī)
extension
The Chinese term '延期' is usually used in a context where an existing timeline or a due date needs to be pushed back, effectively needing an extension. For example, a student might ask a professor for a '延期' if they need more time to finish an assignment.
延迟 (yán chí)
delay
The Chinese word '延迟' is commonly used to indicate a delay or postponement of some kind, often in the context of time or schedule. It is used in various situations alike how 'delay' is used in English. For example, it can be used to describe a delayed flight, a delayed project or even a delay in the plan.
Example sentences with 延迟 →建筑 (jiànzhù)
building
In Chinese, '建筑' refers to a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory. It is often used in relation to buildings both large and small, and can refer to the process and product of construction. It can also extend to mean any man-made structure.
建设 (jiàn shè)
construction
The Chinese word for 'construction' is '建设', often used in contexts pertaining to building or creating infrastructures. It can refer to any kind of construction, from building houses to roads to office skyscrapers. Apart from 'construction', it could also loosely translate to 'building' or 'establishment'.
Example sentences with 建设 →开关 (kāi guān)
switch
The English word 'switch' is translated to Mandarin Chinese as '开关'. The word 开关 is usually used to refer to a mechanism that interrupts the flow of current in an electrical circuit or changes the level of power in a circuit. It suggests the concept of shifting, transforming or varying between different states or conditions.
Example sentences with 开关 →开始 (kāi shǐ)
start
The Chinese word '开始' is used similar to the English word 'start'. It is used when we want to initiate or begin something whether it is an event, an action or a project. For example, '我们开始吧' means 'Let's start.'
开幕 (kāi mù)
opening
In Chinese, '开幕' is used to describe the beginning or start of an event, scene, or situation, akin to 'opening' in English. It is often used in formal contexts such as the opening of a meeting, an art exhibition, or a new building.
Example sentences with 开幕 →引用 (yǐn yòng)
quote
The Chinese word '引用' is usually used in the context of referring to a statement or speech from someone else. It's often used in academic papers, reports, essays, and articles. As in English, it is also used in the context of repeating a segment of a conversation or text by a person other than the original author or speaker.
Example sentences with 引用 →弯曲 (wān qū)
bend
The Chinese word '弯曲' is used to describe something that is curved or not straight, similar to 'bend' in English. It can be used to describe physical objects, like a bend in the road, or metaphorical ideas, like a bend in a plan.