Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
教学 (jiāo xué)
teaching
In Chinese, the word for 'teaching' is '教学', which literally means 'teaching and learning'. This term is used quite commonly in the education sector to refer to the process of teaching or educating others, much like it is used in English.
Example sentences with 教学 →教室 (jiàoshì)
classroom
The Chinese word for classroom is '教室'(jiàoshì). It is commonly used in the context of education and pretty much works in the same way as the English term for classroom. It can be used to refer to both, the physical room where teaching happens, and the division of students taught by one teacher.
Example sentences with 教室 →教授 (jiào shòu)
professor
In Chinese, '教授' is used to refer to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university. Informally, it can also be used to a person who teaches or instructs in a specific subject or is a specialist in a specific area. Unlike the word 'professor' in English, '教授' does not convey any information about tenure.
教父 (jiào fù)
godfather
In Chinese, '教父' refers to the man who promises at a Christian baptism to help a child, and often to look after it if its parents die. It can also refer to a person who is influential or to a leader in a particular field.
教练 (jiàoliàn)
coach
In Chinese, '教练' is used to describe a person who teaches and trains players in a particular sport. It can also refer to a person who gives private instruction in singing, acting, etc. However, it doesn't refer to a large, comfortable bus for carrying passengers on long journeys, which can also be a meaning of 'coach' in English. The correct context-based use will depend on surrounding words and phrases.
教育 (jiào yù)
education
The Chinese word for 'education' is '教育'. It is used in the same context as in English, describing the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. The term can be used in various contexts such as 'primary education', 'special education', 'distance education', etc.
敢 (gǎn)
dare
The Chinese word '敢' is very similar to the English word 'dare' in usage. It implies a sense of willingness to take on challenges or perform an action that requires courage. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts, either for positive encouragement or in situations that involve risk. However, while 'dare' can also be used to form a question to challenge someone in English, '敢' is not usually used in that way in Chinese.
Example sentences with 敢 →数 (shù)
number
The Chinese term for 'number' is '数'. It can be used in the same context as the English word 'number', to represent or count quantitative values, order of items, or to indicate the place of something in a series or sequence. It is an essential term in the language as it is used in various situations and contexts such as in mathematics, statistics, numbering lists, etc.
数学 (shù xué)
mathematics
In Chinese, 数学 (shù xué) refers to the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns, known as mathematics in English. It is a fundamental discipline in China's education system, used in various fields such as science, engineering, economics, and many more. The term 数学 can be used in various contexts just like mathematics in English, such as discussing a person's mathematical ability, specific mathematical theories, or the general discipline of mathematics.
数据 (shù jù)
data
In China, '数据' is a commonly used word in the field of technology and programming. It refers to a collection of facts, statistics, or information that are represented in various forms. You will often see '数据' used when discussing big data, data analysis, data storage or any other IT related topics.
数据库 (shù jù kù)
database
In Chinese, '数据库' is the term used to refer to a database. Much like in English, it is used predominantly in the context of information technology and computing. It may refer to both a physical database, like a gene database, or a digital database. It is a highly technical term that is extensively used in professions like software development, data management and analysis.
Example sentences with 数据库 →数量 (shù liàng)
amount
In Chinese, '数量' refers to the quantity or measure of something. In context, it could be used to express amount of goods, people, food, etc. It is generally used in written language more than in spoken language.
整个 (Zhěng gè)
whole
In Chinese, '整个' (Zhěng gè) has a similar use as the English word 'whole'. It is used to indicate entirety or completeness of something, typically used together with a noun. Since Chinese is a context heavy language, it can be placed before or after the noun, based on context. For example: '整个冬天'(The whole winter) or '我们整个上午都在移动'(We were moving the whole morning).
整洁 (zhěngjié)
neat
The Chinese word '整洁' means neat, tidy or clean. It is used to describe something that is well-ordered, clean, tidy or in good arrangement, similar to the English use of the word 'neat'. This can be used for objects, place or even abstract things such as ideas or plans.
Example sentences with 整洁 →文件 (wénjiàn)
file
The Chinese term '文件' translates to 'file' in English. It is used in the same context as in English, representing a container in a system or software where data, information, or documentation is stored. This term is widely employed in contexts involving computer systems, offices, administration, etc.
文化 (wén huà)
culture
In Chinese, the word for culture is '文化' (wén huà). This term is used in a similar way to how 'culture' is used in English. It can refer to the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. It can also refer to the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
文学 (wén xué)
literature
The word '文学' in Chinese is used to describe the writing of established value, typically prose or poetry, which offers insights and reflections into human experiences. It also encompasses different genres such as drama, epic, novel, etc.
文本 (wénběn)
text
The Chinese word '文本' is used similar to how we use 'text' in English. It refers to the main body of a written work and it can also be used in the context of digital communication, such as in a text message or a line of code in a program.
Example sentences with 文本 →文章 (wén zhāng)
article
The Chinese word '文章' is a noun used to refer to an article, essay, or any form of written work. It could refer to news articles, blog posts, and academic papers, much like in English. However, it could also refer to literature or works of writing in a broader sense.
斑点 (bān diǎn)
spot
The Chinese word '斑点' literally means 'spot'. In Chinese language, we can use this word in various contexts, such as when we are talking about a physical spot or mark on an object or surface; or when referring to a particular place or location; or even in phrases where we use 'spot' metaphorically like in English.
新闻 (xīnwén)
news
In Chinese, 'news' is translated as '新闻' (xīnwén). This word is often used in the same way as in English -- to refer to reports about recent events or information. It's a commonly used word in daily life, especially in media and communication contexts.
方向 (fāngxiàng)
direction
In Chinese, the word '方向' translates to 'direction'. It is used in a similar context as in English. It could mean the path that must be followed to reach a specific location or to indicate a course that someone or something is moving, or the path along which something is pointing. It can also imply a line of development or a trend.
方式 (fāngshì)
way
The Chinese word '方式' is similar in usage to the English word 'way'. It can be used to refer to the means or method of doing something, or the manner in which something is done. For example, for expressing 'the way to do something', 'the way of doing something' or 'in a certain way'. It's a very common word in conversation and written Chinese language.
方形 (fāng xíng)
square
The Chinese term '方形' is used to describe the geometric shape that we know as a square in English. It's used in the same way as it is in English and can refer to the actual shape or anything that bears a resemblance to that shape in terms of its physical dimensions (i.e. length and width being equal).
Example sentences with 方形 →方案 (fāng àn)
scheme
The Chinese word '方案' is usually used to describe a plan or program designed to achieve a particular goal, similar to the English word 'scheme'. Contextually, it can be used in various situations such as a business scheme (商业方案), study scheme (学习方案), or even in a technological context like a design scheme (设计方案).
Example sentences with 方案 →方法 (fāngfǎ)
method
The Chinese word '方法' is used similarly to the English word 'method.' It refers to a particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something. This is commonly used in various contexts, especially when discussing ways to solve problems or complete tasks.
方面 (fāng miàn)
aspect
The Chinese word '方面' is used similarly to the English word 'aspect,' often referring to a particular part or feature of something. It can be used in various contexts. For example, 在这个问题的各个方面 (In all aspects of this issue).
Example sentences with 方面 →旅游 (lǚ yóu)
tour
In Chinese, the word for tour is '旅游'. It is typically used the same way it would be in English, to refer to a planned trip, especially for sightseeing and exploration. The usage of this word doesn't differ significantly between the two languages.
旅行 (lǚxíng)
travel
The Chinese word '旅行' represents the concept of travel, journey or trip. It's often used in the context of going on a journey or trip. Similar to English, it can be used both as a noun and a verb. It can stand alone as a simple term for 'travel', or it can be combined with other words to form phrases.
旋律 (xuán lǜ)
melody
In Chinese, '旋律' is used to denote a sequence of musical tones forming a distinctive sequence. It is often used in the context of music and song, similar to how 'melody' is used in English.