Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
提升 (tíshēng)
lift
In Chinese, '提升' (tíshēng) is commonly used to express the concept of 'lift', especially in the context of improving or promoting something. It is often seen in various scenarios such as personal improvement or business growth.
Example sentences with 提升 →提示 (tí shì)
prompt
The Chinese word '提示' is used in similar ways to the English word 'prompt'. It can be used to refer to a hint or indication about something, as well as in computing references to an instruction or signal to the user to input something. It's also used in the context of urging or inciting someone to do something instantly.
提议 (tí yì)
proposal
In Chinese, '提议' is most commonly used to express the concept of a 'proposal' or 'suggestion' in English. It is usually used in formal settings such as business, politics, or academia.
提高 (tí gāo)
raise
In Chinese, '提高' refers to the action of increasing or improving something. It's similar to the English word 'raise', which could be used in terms of raise in salary, raise in grade, raise in standard. These all can translate into '提高'.
揭示 (jiē shì)
reveal
The Chinese character '揭示' is used similarly to the English word 'reveal'. It is mostly used when talking about unveiling or exposing something that was previously unknown or hidden. It can be used in various contexts such as in story telling, science or discovery circumstances.
Example sentences with 揭示 →携带 (xié dài)
carry
In Chinese, '携带' literally translates to 'carry.' It is often used when referring to carrying a physical object such as a bag or other personal possessions. It can also be used in an abstract sense to denote carrying or bearing responsibilities.
摇摆 (yáo bǎi)
swing
In Chinese, '摇摆' is used much like 'swing' in English. It can refer to the action of moving back and forth, such as a pendulum or a swing at a playground. It can also represent the action of making a big change, like the swing of public mood.
Example sentences with 摇摆 →摩托车 (mótuōchē)
motorcycle
摩托车 is the Chinese translation for the English word 'motorcycle.' This is commonly used in China, similar to English, to refer to a two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no pedals.
撒谎 (sā huǎng)
lie
The word '撒谎' in Chinese is used when referring to the act of not telling the truth. It can be used in various contexts similarly to how 'lie' is used in English. For instance, in the phrase '不要撒谎' which means 'don't lie'.
Example sentences with 撒谎 →撕 (sī)
rip
In Chinese, '撕' is how the English word 'rip' is translated. It denotes tearing or pulling something with immense force. It is used in similar contexts as it is used in English language, but it is mostly used for tearing paper or fabric apart.
撞 (zhuàng)
crash
The Chinese word for 'crash' is '撞'. This is a verb where it can be used in context to describe an accident or collision, like a car crash, or metaphorically to describe a sudden failure like a system crash.
Example sentences with 撞 →操作 (cāo zuò)
operation
The Chinese word for operation is '操作'. It is used in many contexts such as in business, medical, military and scientific research. For instance, in a software context, '操作' can refer to manipulating the computer or its software to complete a task. In a surgical context, '操作' refers to the medical procedure.
擦 (cā)
to rub
The word '擦' is a commonly used Chinese verb. It corresponds to the English verb 'rub'. It can be used in various contexts like 'rub your hands together', 'rub your eyes', etc. It's also used metaphorically in some idioms and phrases. For example, '生活总会给你擦一下', which means 'life will always give you some rubs' implying life always gives you some trials and tribulations.
Example sentences with 擦 →支付 (zhī fù)
pay
The Chinese word '支付' refers to the act of giving money in exchange for goods or services, equivalent to the English term 'pay'. It is widely used in daily conversations, in a shopping context or for online transactions.
支持 (zhī chí)
support
The Chinese word '支持' is used similarly to the English word 'support'. It can be used both in the context of providing emotional or moral support, and in the context of providing physical support. For example, one can '支持' a friend who is going through a difficult time, or a pillar can '支持' a building.
收入 (shōu rù)
income
The Chinese word '收入' which means 'income' is commonly used in financial and economic contexts to refer to the money that an individual or business receives in exchange for providing goods, services, or through investing capital. It represents the gain that is made by providing labor or the use of resources.
收藏 (shōucáng)
collection
In Chinese, '收藏' is used to describe a group of objects acquired and kept for aesthetic, cultural, research or historical value. It can also mean the act of collecting various types of objects, similar to the interpretation of 'collection' in English.
Example sentences with 收藏 →收费 (shōufèi)
charge
The Chinese term '收费' is used to express the concept of 'charge' in English. It is primarily used in contexts related to financial transactions, specifically when a certain fee or payment is required. The places you often hear this word are banks, stores, restaurants or wherever monetary transactions occur.
收集 (shōu jí)
gather
The Chinese word '收集' (shōu jí) is used to indicate the action of gathering or collecting something. It can be used in the context of gathering information, collecting objects, or even gathering people for an event. In a sentence, it can be used as '我正在收集邮票' which translates to 'I am gathering stamps'.
改进 (Gǎijìn)
improvement
In Chinese, '改进' refers to the enhancement or betterment of something already established. It can be used in a variety of scenarios from professional work to personal development, and implies a progressive change towards something better. It carries a positive connotation and suggests growth and development.
攻击 (gōngjí)
attack
In Chinese, '攻击' ('gōngjí') is used to describe an aggressive action, which can be either physical or verbal, against a person or object. This can be used in many contexts including but not limited to military, sports, or in a debate setting. It conveys a sense of initiating a hostile action with the intent to harm or overpower.
放 (fàng)
lay
The Chinese word '放' is used similar to the English word 'lay', which can be used to mean 'place' or 'put down'. It can be used in various contexts just like in English, though certain idiomatic usages might not translate directly.
Example sentences with 放 →政府 (zhèngfǔ)
government
In Chinese, '政府' is a noun, and it refers to the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. It is used in various contexts, much like its English counterpart, to cover aspects like state governance, policies, and bodies of authority.
政治 (zhèng zhì)
politics
In Chinese, the word '政治' is generally used to describe the activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power. It can be used similarly to its English translation in sentences.
Example sentences with 政治 →政策 (zhèngcè)
policy
The word '政策' in Chinese is used to express the term policy. Like in English, it can be used in a variety of settings such as government policy, school policy, or company policy. It is most often used within the context of laws, guidelines, or regulations established by an authority.
故事 (gù shì)
story
In Chinese, '故事' (gù shì) refers to a story or a tale. It can be used to refer to both fictional and non-fictional narratives. The word consists of two characters: '故' which can mean 'cause' or 'reason', and '事' which means 'event' or 'matter'. When combined, these characters mean 'cause of an event' or 'reason for a matter' that conveys 'story'.
效果 (xiào guǒ)
effect
The Chinese word '效果' is used to describe the result or outcome of a certain action or situation. It is often used in a similar context as the English word 'effect'. For example, you may use '效果' to describe the effect of a medication, a strategy, or a specific approach in a particular situation. It is used in both formal and informal contexts.
效率 (xiào lǜ)
efficiency
In Chinese, the word '效率' (xiào lǜ) is used in similar contexts as 'efficiency' in English. It's often used to describe the productive use of resources such as time, energy, or materials. Whether in a conversation about work, economics, or daily life, '效率' is a common word applied in discussions where the focus is on getting maximum output with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example sentences with 效率 →敏感 (mǐn gǎn)
sensitive
In Chinese, '敏感' has a similar usage as 'sensitive' in English. It is most commonly used to describe someone's feelings or attitudes that are easily hurt or affected. It can also refer to a matter or issue that requires caution due to its delicacy, or to describe something responsive to slight changes such as skin or an instrument.
Example sentences with 敏感 →教堂 (jiàotáng)
church
The Chinese word '教堂' refers to a place of worship for Christians, similar to the English word 'church'. It can be used in various contexts, whether it refers to the physical building itself, or the congregation of people within the Christian community.