Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
中等 (zhōngděng)
medium
In Chinese, '中等' is used to indicate the medium level or size of something. It can be used to describe the size of clothes and shoes, the level of difficulty and quality, and the degree of satisfaction.
Example sentences with 中等 →中风 (zhōng fēng)
stroke
The term '中风' refers to a stroke in Chinese, literally translating to 'strike in the middle'. It's used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain. The term applies in both medical and casual conversational contexts.
Example sentences with 中风 →临时 (lín shí)
temporary
The Chinese word '临时' is used to describe something that is not permanent, or only lasts for a short period of time. Similar to English word 'temporary', it is used in various contexts including work, living arrangements, or events.
Example sentences with 临时 →义务 (yìwù)
obligation
In Chinese, '义务' refers to an action or a state that one is bound to by duty, legality or morality. It is usually used to express obligations in social, moral, and legal contexts. For example, paying taxes is a '义务' that you must fulfill as a citizen. It can also refer to a service or a favor you are expected to do without pay because it is morally right or legally required.
为什么 (wèi shén me)
why
The Chinese word '为什么' is a question word used to ask for the reason or purpose of something. It is commonly used in queries similar to how 'why' is used in English.
主人 (zhǔ rén)
host
In Chinese, '主人' refers to a person who receives or entertains other people as guests. It is often used in both social and official scenarios. For example, the host of a party or the host of a television show can both be called '主人'. The character '主' means 'main or leading' and '人' means 'person', in combination they refer to someone who takes the leading role in welcoming and entertaining others.
Example sentences with 主人 →主动 (zhǔ dòng)
initiative
In Chinese, '主动' refers to the act of taking the lead, doing something proactively or voluntarily. It is often used to describe a person's behavior or attitude wherein they show willingness or motivation to act without being asked to do so. It can be used in various contexts, similar to how 'initiative' is used in English.
Example sentences with 主动 →主要 (zhǔ yào)
main
In Chinese, 主要 (zhǔ yào) is used similarly to the word 'main' in English. It is commonly used to indicate the primary or most important aspect of something. It can be used in various contexts such as 主要的问题 (main problem), 主要原因 (main reason), etc.
主题 (zhǔ tí)
subject
In Chinese, '主题' is used to describe the central topic or focal point of something like a discussion, study, or piece of art. It is similar to how the English word 'subject' is used.
乐团 (yue4 tuan2)
orchestra
The Chinese word '乐团' is used to refer to a large ensemble of instrumental musicians, typically including string, brass, woodwind sections, and sometimes a percussion section as well. It can be found in various music genres, and it plays a central role in Western classical music.
Example sentences with 乐团 →乐趣 (lè qù)
fun
The Chinese word '乐趣' embodies the idea of amusement, enjoyment or entertainment, much like the English word 'fun'. It can be used in various contexts to describe things that are enjoyable, amusing or entertaining. It is a common word that can be used in everyday conversation.
Example sentences with 乐趣 →乐队 (yuèduì)
band
In Chinese, '乐队' is used to refer to a group of individuals who perform music together. It usually consists of members playing different types of musical instruments.
乘客 (chéng kè)
passenger
The Chinese word '乘客' refers to someone who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train, but does not drive it or work on it. In English, this word is translated as 'passenger'. It is commonly used in transportation related contexts.
Example sentences with 乘客 →习惯 (xíguàn)
habit
The Chinese word for 'habit' is '习惯', pronounced as 'xíguàn'. It signifies the regularly repeated actions or the tendencies that people do with or without realization. It is widely used in different contexts same way as in English.
Example sentences with 习惯 →书 (shū)
book
The Chinese word for 'book' is '书', pronounce as 'shū'. In Chinese, it is prominently used the same way as in English, to refer to a collection of pages bound together containing text for reading. It can be used in a variety of contexts including textbook (教科书), notebook (笔记本), etc.
书桌 (shū zhuō)
desk
The Chinese word 书桌 is used to refer to a piece of furniture with a flat surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work. It is used in much the same way as the English word 'desk'.
买 (mǎi)
buy
The Chinese word for 'buy' is '买' (mǎi). It is used in a similar context as it is in English. For example, '买东西' (mǎi dōngxī) means 'buy things'. It's usually followed by the object that you are purchasing.
Example sentences with 买 →买家 (mǎi jiā)
buyer
The Chinese word for 'buyer' is '买家', which is used to refer to a person or an entity that purchases goods or services. This word is commonly used in e-commerce and retail industries, as well as in common lifestyle conversations in China. It is important to note that context may alter the use of this word, as it is in any language.
乳房 (rǔ fáng)
breast
The Chinese word for 'breast' is '乳房' (rǔ fáng). It is used in the same contexts as the English word, referring to the upper ventral region of an animal's torso, particularly that of mammals, including humans. It is often used in scientific, medical, or formal contexts.
Example sentences with 乳房 →事件 (shì jiàn)
incident
The Chinese word '事件' translates to 'incident' in English. It is used in Mandarin just like how 'incident' is used in English. It refers to an event or occurrence, especially one that is significant or disturbing. For example, you can use it in sentences like '发生了一起严重的事件' which means 'A serious incident happened'.
事务 (shì wù)
affair
In Chinese, 'affair' means '事务'. It can be used to refer to matters in general or specific events that people need to deal with. Depending on the context, it can also have various other meanings. Just like in English, this word can be used in many different situations across various domains such as politics, business, personal relationships, etc.
Example sentences with 事务 →事实 (shì shí)
fact
In Chinese, '事实' stands for 'fact'. It is used in a similar way to the English usage of 'fact'. It's used in daily conversation and writing to express something that is true or has really happened. An example sentence: 这就是事实. (This is a fact.)
事情 (shì qíng)
matter
The Chinese word '事情' or 'matter' is used broadly to refer to an affair, a thing, or an event happening in life. It can be used in various contexts to denote an abstract or concrete concept or event. For example, it can be used to talk about personal matters, matters of the heart, political matters, and so forth.
事故 (shì gù)
accident
The Chinese word '事故' is used to refer to an unexpected and undesirable event, usually occurring suddenly and causing injury or loss. It is used in a similar context as the English word 'accident'. For example, in the sentence 'He met with an accident', '他出了事故'.
Example sentences with 事故 →二 (èr)
two
In Chinese, '二' is used to represent the number two. It is usually used in counting or showing quantity. For example, '二十' means 'twenty' and '二月' means 'February'. In Chinese culture, the number '二' can also imply stupidity in informal language, especially when describing people.
云 (yún)
cloud
The Chinese word for 'cloud' is '云', pronounced 'yún'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. In the digital context, it can also refer to 'cloud computing' or 'cloud storage', referred to us '云计算' or '云存储'.
Example sentences with 云 →互动 (Hùdòng)
interaction
The Chinese word '互动' is often used in the context of communication and exchange between two or more individuals or things. It often refers to mutual or reciprocal action or influence. Just like in English, it can be used in a lot of contexts such as social interaction, user interaction, etc.
互联网 (hù lián wǎng)
internet
In Chinese, '互联网' is used to describe the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It is used in both formal and informal context, and can be found extensively in environments where discussions of technology and communication happen.
交换 (jiāo huàn)
exchange
The Chinese word '交换' is used to describe the process of giving one thing and receiving another in return, similar to the English word 'exchange'. It can be used in many contexts such as exchange of goods, ideas, or pleasantries.
Example sentences with 交换 →交易 (jiāo yì)
deal
The Chinese word for 'deal' is '交易'. Much like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as business, trade, transaction, or even in casual situations like bargaining in a market. It is a commonly used word in daily life.