Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
弱点 (ruòdiǎn)
weakness
The Chinese word '弱点' is used to refer to a weakness or shortcoming of something or someone. It can be used to describe physical, mental, or strategic weaknesses. This word is often used conversationally in describing personal feelings, strategies in business or games, and critical analyses.
Example sentences with 弱点 →强调 (qiángdiào)
emphasis
In Chinese, '强调' is used to emphasize the importance of something or to accentuate something. It can be used in similar contexts as it would be in English, to stress the significance or importance of a particular object, idea, or concept.
Example sentences with 强调 →当...的时候 (dang...de shi hou)
while
The Chinese phrase '当...的时候' is an equivalent to the English word 'while'. It is most commonly used to indicate during the time that or at the same time as something else is happening.
当前 (dāng qián)
current
The Chinese word '当前' is often used to describe something happening now or at this moment in time, basically the current state or situation. It can be used in various contexts, such as talking about current affairs (当前事务), current situation (当前局势), etc.
当地 (dāng dì)
local
The Chinese word '当地' is used similarly as 'Local' in English. It could refer to anything that is from or in a particular place, referring to a specific location or area. It's commonly used in a variety of contexts, such as '当地人' meaning 'local people', '当地食品' meaning 'local food', '当地文化' meaning 'local culture' etc.
录音 (lù yīn)
recording
The word '录音' is used in the context of recording something, most often audio in Chinese. It can refer either to the action of making a recording or the recording itself, similar to its English counterpart. This term is commonly seen in technological and entertainment contexts.
Example sentences with 录音 →形式 (xíng shì)
form
The Chinese word '形式' is most commonly used to refer to the shape or form of something in a physical or metaphorical sense. It can also be used to denote the method or manner in which something is done. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts, including but not limited to physical shape, art form, form of government, and even grammatical forms.
形状 (xíngzhuàng)
shape
The Chinese word '形状' directly translates to 'shape' in English. It is used in the same context as in English, and can refer to the physical form or appearance, arrangement or positioning of something. It can also sometimes be used metaphorically to refer to the condition or status of things.
Example sentences with 形状 →影响 (yǐng xiǎng)
affect
The Chinese word '影响' is commonly used in both formal and informal situations. Similar to English, it can be used as a verb or a noun, depending on the context. As a verb, it often means to influence or have an effect on something or someone. As a noun, it refers to the influence or effect that something or someone has.
律师 (lǜshī)
lawyer
The Chinese word for lawyer is '律师'. It is used to refer to a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counsel. For example, '我的律师会处理这件事' means 'My lawyer will handle this matter'.
得分 (dé fēn)
score
In Chinese, '得分' primarily refers to the tally of points in a game or a test. It is often used in sports and game contexts, as well as in situations discussing test results or evaluating performance.
Example sentences with 得分 →微笑 (wēi xiào)
smile
In Chinese, '微笑' is often used to describe a gentle or slight smile. It's a common word and can be used in various contexts, like when talking about people smiling, using it in greeting, or describing a person's demeanor. It is a positive word that often conveys a sense of happiness and pleasantness.
Example sentences with 微笑 →心 (xīn)
heart
In Chinese, the word '心' is used to represent the heart organ, but can also be used metaphorically to express feelings and thoughts. For example, '心疼' means to feel heartache or compassion for someone. It is a commonly used word in both formal and casual conversation.
心情 (xīn qíng)
mood
The Chinese word '心情' carries a similar meaning to 'mood' in English. It is used to express the emotional state or feelings of an individual at a particular time. It can reflect a positive(happy, peaceful) or negative(angry, sad) state. The term is used in daily conversations or written Chinese and can be influenced by personal experiences or environment.
Example sentences with 心情 →心理学 (xīn lǐ xué)
psychology
In Chinese, '心理学' refers to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Much like its English counterpart, it is used to refer to the multi-faceted discipline that explores various aspects of human experience, including cognition, behavior, emotion, and mental processes.
Example sentences with 心理学 →必要 (bì yào)
necessary
In Chinese, '必要' means 'necessary'. Just like in English, it is often used to indicate something that is needed or required. For example, you might say '学习是必要的' to say 'Learning is necessary'. It is often used in formal or semi-formal sentences.
Example sentences with 必要 →快速 (kuài sù)
quick
The Chinese word '快速' is the translation for 'quick'. It is used to describe something happening with speed or being done in a short amount of time. It can also be used to describe someone or something that moves fast.
怀疑 (huái yí)
doubt
The Chinese word '怀疑' which translates to 'doubt' in English is often used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Just like in English, it can be used as a noun or a verb depending on the context.
Example sentences with 怀疑 →态度 (tài dù)
attitude
The Chinese word for 'attitude' is '态度', pronounced as 'tài dù'. It generally refers to a way of thinking or behaving, or a feeling against someone or something, just as in English. It's commonly used in everyday conversations and formal communication alike.
Example sentences with 态度 →思想 (sī xiǎng)
thought
In Chinese, '思想' refers to the concept of ideas, thoughts, or beliefs. It can be used to refer to both a single thought or idea as well as to more abstract philosophical and ideological concepts. Context will often determine the specific nuance.
Example sentences with 思想 →思考 (sī kǎo)
think
The Chinese word '思考' is often used the same way as 'think' in English. It is used to express the process of considering something in mind. Example sentence: 我正在思考这个问题 (I am thinking about this problem).
Example sentences with 思考 →怪异 (guài yì)
weird
The Chinese word '怪异' translates to 'weird' in English. It is commonly used in Chinese language to describe something strange or different from what is normal or expected. The word can be used in a variety of contexts, similar to its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 怪异 →总数 (zǒng shù)
total
The word '总数' in Chinese directly translates to 'total' in English. It is a noun and is commonly used in conversations or writings that involve mathematics or accounting, indicating the complete quantity or sum of something. For example, '他们的总数是多少?' translates to 'What is their total?'
Example sentences with 总数 →总的来说 (zǒng de lái shuō)
overall
The Chinese word '总的来说' means 'overall'. The phrase is often used as a starting point or in concluding an overall view, opinion, or understanding about something.
Example sentences with 总的来说 →总统 (zǒng tǒng)
president
The Chinese word '总统' translates to 'president' in English. It is often used in politics to refer to the leader of a country, especially in a republic. '总统' is a common term used in daily communication and formal dialogues, and the usage is almost the same as in English.
恐怖 (kǒng bù)
horror
The Chinese character '恐怖' is used in the same context as 'horror' in English. It describes an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. It can be used to express personal feelings or to describe horror genre in films, books, etc.
Example sentences with 恐怖 →恐惧 (kǒngjù)
fear
The Chinese word for 'fear' is '恐惧'. It is often used in both formal and informal settings. Like in English, it can be used to express a feeling of being scared or a deep, often disturbing, uneasiness or dread. It may be used to describe a fear of something specific (such as heights or spiders) or more abstract fears (like fear of failure or the unknown).
Example sentences with 恐惧 →恐慌 (kǒnghuāng)
panic
In Chinese, '恐慌' is used the same way as 'panic' is in English. It refers to a sudden and overwhelming fear, which can be intense enough to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking. It may also refer to the anxiety during a crisis or a stressful situation, particularly when the outcome is uncertain. Examples of usage include '突然陷入恐慌' meaning 'suddenly fall into panic' or '经济恐慌' meaning 'economic panic'.
Example sentences with 恐慌 →恢复 (huī fù)
recover
The Chinese word '恢复' is used in various situations, such as when someone is recovering from an illness or when data gets restored on a computer. It can be used in a casual as well as formal setting and is a very common word used in the Chinese language.
恨 (hèn)
hate
The Chinese word '恨' is commonly used to express deep dislike towards something or someone, much like the English word 'hate'. It is seen in various statements or phrases expressing feelings of strong distaste, resentment, or enmity.