Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
未来 (wèi lái)
future
The Chinese word '未来' is often used to refer to the time after the present. Its usage is very similar to that of the English word 'future'. It could be used in various contexts such as discussing plans or prospects. For example, '我对未来充满了期待' means 'I am full of expectation for the future'.
本地的 (běn dì de)
native
The Chinese word for native, 本地的, is used similar to how 'native' is used in English. It can refer to a person born in a certain place or a characteristic of something belonging naturally to a certain area. It can also refer to the inherent characteristics or functionalities of objects, such as in software or technology forums.
机会 (jī huì)
chance
In Chinese, the term '机会' is associated with the opportunity or chance which is often guided by conditions, time, or circumstances. It can be contextually used like it is in English while expressing a favorable set of circumstances that presents itself as an opportunity.
机器 (jīqì)
machine
The Chinese word for 'machine' is '机器' (jīqì). It is used in the same contexts as the English word 'machine'. It might refer to any type of mechanical apparatus or device, from a simple tool to complex computer systems. In sentences, it can be used as a noun to refer to a physical device or system.
机场 (jī chǎng)
airport
In Chinese, '机场' is the word for 'airport'. This term is commonly used in formal and casual conversation to refer to an area where aircraft, such as planes and helicopters, take off and land. Different contexts may call for use of different synonyms, but '机场' is the most commonly used term for 'airport'.
杂志 (zá zhì)
magazine
The Chinese word for 'magazine' is '杂志'. This is a common noun used to refer to a publication that is generally published on a regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and contains a variety of content like articles, stories, photos, and advertisements. It is often used in contexts relating to reading, news and media.
Example sentences with 杂志 →杂货 (zá huò)
grocery
The Chinese word for grocery is 杂货. This word is used to refer to a store where customers can buy food and other items used in the home. Just like the English term, it is a common and frequently-used word in day-to-day expressions and also in formal written Chinese.
材料 (cái liào)
material
In Chinese, '材料' is used to refer to material. It can be used in the same context as in English, such as referring to the stuff or things needed for something, an ingredient, or the type of fabric for clothing. Much like its English counterpart, '材料' is quite versatile.
村庄 (Cūnzhuāng)
village
In China, an urban city is often divided by districts, and district is divided by communities, while for the rural region, it is cornomically divided by '村庄' (villages). There are also '村庄' in cities but now they basically refer to 'urban villages', measures to accommodate the massive population flowing in big cities.
Example sentences with 村庄 →条 (tiáo)
strip
In Chinese, 'strip' is translated as '条'. It is often used to refer to a long, narrow piece of a thing, such as a strip of paper, fabric, or land. It is also used as a classifier for long, flexible objects such as dogs, snakes, pants, and roads.
条件 (tiáo jiàn)
condition
The Chinese word '条件' is largely used similarly as 'condition' in English. It has a flexible usage and can refer to terms or prerequisites needed for a particular action or situation to occur similarly as in English. It can also be part of compound words that include terms such as 'physical conditions', 'conditions of an agreement', 'conditions for success', and so on.
来源 (lái yuán)
source
'来源’ is a Chinese word which translates to 'source'. In Chinese language, the term ‘来源’ is usually used to denote the origin or the starting point of something. For instance, it can be used to indicate the source of a news article, the source of a river, or the source of a piece of information.
极端 (jíduān)
extreme
The Chinese word '极端' is used to describe something that is extreme in its nature, such as behavior, attitudes, or situations. It is often used to point out significant or unusual circumstances that are far from what is considered normal or moderate.
Example sentences with 极端 →杯子 (bēi zi)
cup
The Chinese word for 'cup' is '杯子' (bēizi). It is a common and everyday word used to refer any type of cup or mug intended for drinking beverages. Like in English, it can also be used in compound words or phrases for specific types of cups or mugs.
板 (bǎn)
board
In Chinese, '板' is a common word used to represent the English word 'board'. It can be used in various contexts such as 'blackboard', 'wooden board', etc. The usage can vary based on the word it is paired with. It's important to use it in context to convey the correct meaning.
枕头 (Zhěntou)
pillow
In Chinese, Pillow translates to '枕头' (Zhěntou). The word is often used to refer to the cushion support for the head, especially for sleeping or resting. It's frequently used in daily life, in settings like bedrooms, furniture shopping, etc.
果汁 (guǒ zhī)
juice
In Chinese, '果汁' (guǒ zhī) is used to refer to any type of juice, specifically those derived from fruits. It can be used in various contexts, just like its English counterpart, referring to a drink made from the liquid content of fruits.
Example sentences with 果汁 →某处 (mǒu chù)
somewhere
The Chinese word '某处' has the same usage as 'somewhere' in English. It is often used to denote an indefinite or unspecified location. The word combines '某' meaning 'some' or 'a certain' and '处' meaning 'place' or 'location'.
Example sentences with 某处 →柜台 (guì tái)
counter
The Chinese word '柜台' is often used in the context of a service or display counter. This may refer to a counter at a store, bank, or any other place where people are served. It can represent both the physical counter itself and the service area as a whole.
Example sentences with 柜台 →柠檬 (níng méng)
lemon
The Chinese word '柠檬' is used to refer to the citrus fruit known as 'lemon' in English. It is used in similar contexts as it is in English, such as cooking, baking, and as a flavoring for dishes and drinks.
标准 (biāo zhǔn)
standard
In Chinese, '标准' is used similarly to English. It signifies a level of quality or attainment. It implies a norm, guideline, or principle, which can be universally accepted as the basis of comparison or assessment in any given field or circumstance. Examples could be performance 'standards', 'standard' procedures, or 'standard' size.
标志 (biāo zhì)
sign
The Chinese word '标志' is used just like the English word 'sign'. It refers to any object, action, event, pattern, etc., that conveys a particular message. The message may be to provide information, an instruction, a warning, etc. In the same way, it can also mean an observable indication of a fact, event, or quality.
标记 (biāo jì)
mark
In Chinese, '标记' is used to denote a symbol, sign, notation, or indicator that has been put in place to identify, differentiate, represent or characterize something or someone. It can be used in the context of 'making a mark' on a document, map, chart or any other surface. It can also refer to a distinct impression or characteristic feature. Moreover, it can signify tagging or attributing in a sense of labelling or branding.
Example sentences with 标记 →标题 (biao ti)
title
The Chinese word for 'title' is '标题'. This can refer to the heading of a book, an article, or the name of a movie, etc. It is used in much the same way as the English word 'title', identifying the name or designation of something.
Example sentences with 标题 →树 (shù)
tree
The Chinese word '树' is used to refer to a plant that is typically large, with branches extending from the trunk. It might be used in various contexts such as nature, environment, growth, and more. Much like English, it can be used both in a literal and metaphorical sense.
样本 (yàngběn)
sample
The Chinese translation '样本' is used similarly to the English word 'sample'. It can refer to an example or specimen. It is often used in contexts like research, shopping (free samples), statistics, or music (audio samples).
Example sentences with 样本 →框架 (kuàngjià)
frame
The Chinese word '框架' is used to represent 'frame' in English. It is often used when mentioning frames for pictures or reference, structural systems or frameworks. Just like 'frame' in English, '框架' can imply physical and metaphorical meanings depending on the context. It is also frequently utilized in the tech sector when referring to software or systems 'framework'.
Example sentences with 框架 →案例 (àn lì)
case
The Chinese word '案例' is used to refer to a particular occurrence or phenomenon that is used as an example of a class or group, most importantly in the field of studies. It can also refer to a legal case in courts. Just like in English, it can be used both in formal and informal speech.
桌子 (zhuōzi)
table
The Chinese word '桌子' refers to 'table' in English. It can be used in many of the same contexts. For example, you can say '这是我的桌子' to mean 'This is my table'. In Chinese, nouns do not have plural forms, so '桌子' can mean one table or many tables based on the context.
桥 (qiáo)
bridge
The word '桥' in Chinese is used in the same context as 'bridge' in English. It can be used to describe a physical structure that crosses over a river or a metaphorical connection between two things. It's a common noun and can be used in various situations.
Example sentences with 桥 →