Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
报告 (bào gào)
report
'报告', pronounced as 'bào gào', is a Chinese term that is used to reference a formal, written document that provides detailed information on a particular subject, situation or event. For instance, it can be used to refer to a scientific study, an event recap, or an investigation outcome. It's often used in professional and academic settings.
报纸 (bào zhǐ)
newspaper
The Chinese word for newspaper, '报纸' (bào zhǐ), is used similarly to its English counterpart—referring to a usually daily printed publication that contains news, articles, features, etc. For example, in the sentence '我每天早上都要读报纸' ('I read the newspaper every morning'), it represents something read regularly for news and information.
Example sentences with 报纸 →披萨 (pī sà)
pizza
In Chinese, '披萨' is used to describe the popular Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It is particularly loved in its adopted Chinese home, where a number of variations have taken root, including some with localized toppings.
Example sentences with 披萨 →抵抗 (dǐkàng)
resist
The Chinese word for 'resist' is '抵抗'. This term can be used in various contexts just like in English such as physically resisting something, or resisting an idea or temptation. An example sentence could be: 他无法抵抗诱惑, which means 'He can't resist temptation.'
Example sentences with 抵抗 →抵押 (dǐyā)
mortgage
The Chinese word for mortgage is 抵押. This is typically used in financial or legal contexts, such as when purchasing property. The characters individually mean to 'use as collateral' which effectively captures the English meaning. You will frequently come across this term in banks, real estate transactions, and legal documents.
Example sentences with 抵押 →抵达 (dǐ dá)
arrival
In Chinese, the word for 'arrival' is '抵达'. It can be used in various contexts to indicate someone's or something's arrival to a place such as in '他的抵达引起了大家的注意' which translates to 'His arrival drew everyone's attention'.
Example sentences with 抵达 →抽屉 (chōu ti)
drawer
The Chinese word '抽屉' is used in much the same way as the English word 'drawer'. It is commonly used to refer to the sliding storage compartment in a piece of furniture. It also takes on the metaphorical meanings of 'drawer', such as a categorized place to store or 'file away' ideas or discussions.
Example sentences with 抽屉 →担忧 (dān yōu)
worry
The Chinese word '担忧' is used to express a feeling of anxiety or concern about actual or potential problems, just like the English word 'worry'. It's often used in a context where someone is worried or concerned about something or someone.
拉伸 (lā shēn)
strain
In Chinese, '拉伸' is used to express the concept of strain, either physical or mental. It can refer to the act of stretching or extending something to its limit, or it can also describe the pressure or tension one might feel.
Example sentences with 拉伸 →拒绝 (juè jué)
refuse
The Chinese word '拒绝' (juè jué) translates to 'refuse' in English. It is primarily used in contexts where someone is denying or rejecting an offer or request. Much like the English word, it can be used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, but always conveys a strong intent to not accept something.
Example sentences with 拒绝 →拖 (tuō)
drag
The Chinese word '拖' is used similar to its English counterpart 'drag'. It can mean to pull something with difficulty or effort due to its weight, or to cause something to move by pulling it along a surface, generally the ground. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense, like dragging on time, etc. Its usage highly depends on the context.
Example sentences with 拖 →拳击 (quán jī)
Boxing
In Chinese, '拳击' means boxing. It is used in the same way as English, commonly referred to as a combat sport or martial art where two people throw punches at each other. It can be used in different sentences to refer to the boxing sport, boxing match or the action of boxing.
拼写 (pīn xiě)
spell
In Chinese, '拼写' or 'pīn xiě' is a verb similar to its English counterpart 'spell'. It generally refers to the action of producing a word letter by letter. The term is commonly used in educational contexts or whenever there's a need for precise verbal or written communication.
Example sentences with 拼写 →持 (chí)
hold
In Chinese, '持' holds a similar meaning to 'hold' in English. It can refer to the physical act of holding, managing or maintaining something. This word is often used in formal contexts and in combination with other characters.
挂 (guà)
hang
The character '挂' in Chinese is typically used to mean hang or suspend something. It can be used in different contexts like '挂画' (hang a picture) or '挂电话' (hang up the phone). It's a verb in the Chinese language that represents an action.
指令 (zhǐlìng)
instruction
The Chinese word for 'instruction' is '指令'. It is used in a very similar context as in English, meaning a directive or order given by someone in authority. It is commonly used in settings like classes, meetings, programming, or any scenario that requires following a specific set of steps.
指南 (zhǐnán)
guide
In Chinese, the word '指南' is used to refer to a guide. This could be anything from a physical booklet or map that helps navigate a city, to an individual who leads tours or gives information. It can also be used metaphorically, referring to something that provides detailed advice or instruction in a particular area.
指导 (zhǐdǎo)
guidance
In Chinese, the word '指导' means guidance and it is primarily used to refer to the act of pointing out and directing, similar to how 'guidance' is used in English. It is used when someone is being led or advised by another person, especially with regard to educational or vocational situations. It can also be used in the context of guidance systems in technology.
Example sentences with 指导 →按 (àn)
press
In Chinese, '按' is a common word that means 'press'. It is used often in various contexts and sentence structures. It can be used both in a literal sense, like pressing a button, and in a more metaphorical sense, like pressing on with a task.
按钮 (àn niǔ)
button
In Chinese, '按钮' (button) is often used in web development and technology contexts to mean an interactive button on a webpage or digital interface. Just like in English, it can also refer to a button on clothing. Depending on the context, '按钮' may take on slightly different usages and meanings.
Example sentences with 按钮 →挑战 (tiǎo zhàn)
challenge
This Chinese word '挑战' means 'challenge' in English. It's used similarly to the English word, referring to a call to someone to engage in a contest or fight, or a task or situation that tests someone's abilities. You may see it used in the context of competition, difficulty, or adversity.
挖 (wā)
dig
The Chinese word '挖' is used similarly as the English word 'dig'. It represents the action of removing soil or other substances from the ground in order to create a hole or for another purpose such as finding something hidden or buried. Just like in English, it can also be used metaphorically in phrases expressing scrutiny or investigation.
Example sentences with 挖 →损失 (sǔnshī)
loss
The Chinese word '损失' is used in a similar context as the English word 'loss'. It can be used to refer to the loss of physical items, financial loss, or loss in a more abstract sense, such as loss of time. It's a very common word used in daily conversation, business context or even in news.
损害 (sǔn hài)
damage
In Chinese, '损害' or 'damage' refers to the action that causes harm or decrease in value, quality or functionality. Usually used in context of physical damage to objects, but can also refer to psychological or emotional harm in some cases.
Example sentences with 损害 →掉 (diào)
drop
The Chinese word '掉' is used in a very similar way to the English word 'drop', it can either refer to the physical act of letting, causing or suffering something/someone to fall. Alternatively, it can be used to indicate a decrease in level or amount of something. But unlike English, different contexts may use different words in Chinese, so it should be used cautiously.
排 (pái)
row
In Chinese, '排' is used to indicate 'row'. It is used in similar context as in English, predominantly to describe a line of things arranged side by side or one behind another. However, please note Chinese language is heavily context dependent and 'row' might have a different translation in different situations.
Example sentences with 排 →排球 (pái qiú)
Volleyball
In Chinese, '排球' is the term used to refer to the sport of volleyball. It can be used in sentences to refer to the sport itself or a volleyball. The game is very popular in China, and it is often played in schools and clubs.
接待 (jiēdài)
reception
The Chinese word '接待' is most commonly used to describe the action or process of receiving and entertaining guests or visitors. In the business world, it can also mean the act of providing service for customers or clients, such as in hotels or offices. It's a term that widely used in social, hospitality or ceremonial contexts in Chinese.
Example sentences with 接待 →控制 (kòngzhì)
control
The word '控制' in Chinese is used in the same context as 'control' in English. It can be used to depict domination or power over something or about managing and regulating activities. For instance, '控制你的情绪' means 'control your emotions'.
提到 (tí dào)
mention
In Chinese, 提到 is a word that retains the similar context of mention in English. It is usually used when referring to bringing up a topic or referencing something or someone in a conversation or written context.