Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
梅 (méi)
Plum
In Chinese, '梅' refers to the fruit and the tree known as a plum in English. It is used in the same context as it's English counterpart. This is a common fruit in China and has cultural significance, often associated with resilience and perseverance because it blooms in winter. The word '梅' is also used in names, literature and art.
梦想 (mèng xiǎng)
dream
In Chinese, 'dream' is translated as '梦想'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to ambitions or aspirations. Often used with '的' (possessive particle) to indicate someone's dream, e.g. '他的梦想' (his dream).
梨 (lí)
pear
The Chinese translation for the English word 'pear' is '梨'. This is a noun, typically used in the same way the English term would be used--to refer to the sweet or sour fruit. For example, you might use it when talking about your favorite fruits or asking if a store carries pears. It's a common word and would be understood by speakers of Mandarin Chinese.
梯子 (tī zi)
ladder
The Chinese word for ladder is '梯子'. It follows the exact same concept as in English, referring to a structure, often made from wood or metal, that has a series of steps between two vertical bars, used for climbing up or down something.
检查员 (jiǎncháyuán)
inspector
In Chinese, '检查员' means inspector and is used in similar contexts to English. It refers to a person who inspects something, especially for compliance with a specific set of standards. In various fields, including business, education, law enforcement, and public safety, there are inspectors.
Example sentences with 检查员 →棒 (bàng)
stick
The Chinese word '棒' is used in a similar way as the English word 'stick'. It can refer to a long, thin piece of wood or other material. It can also figuratively represent persistence or determination, as in English. For example, 'stick to it' might be translated as '坚持'.
Example sentences with 棒 →棒球 (bàngqiú)
Baseball
In Chinese, the word for 'baseball' is '棒球', pronounced 'bàngqiú'. This is a common word in China for the sport loved and played by many. It's widely used in conversation and can be identified by any Chinese speaker. Like many Chinese words, it is a compound where each character has meaning - '棒' means stick or bat, and '球' means ball, so together they represent the physical components of a baseball game.
棕色 (zōng sè)
brown
The word '棕色' is used in Chinese to describe the color brown. It is used the same way as it is in English, to describe objects or things which have a brown color. It could be used to describe hair color, furniture, earth, wood, etc.
Example sentences with 棕色 →椅子 (yǐ zi)
chair
The word '椅子' in Chinese refers to any kind of seat with backrest, typically one for one person to sit on. It is frequently used in daily conversation just as 'chair' is used in English.
植物 (zhí wù)
plant
In Chinese, '植物' is used to refer any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multi-cellular organisms that typically produce their own food from sunlight and are usually capable of growth and reproduction. It's used in the context of biology and everyday life to describe different types of vegetation.
楼上 (lóu shàng)
upstairs
In Chinese language, '楼上' is used to represent the upper level or upstairs of a building. It is a commonly used term in everyday conversation, typically referring to a location in a multi-story building. Just like 'upstairs' in English, it can also metaphorically refer to a higher position or status. The word can also be used to politely indicate someone who has a higher standing or position.
Example sentences with 楼上 →概念 (gàiniàn)
concept
The Chinese word for 'concept' is '概念' (gàiniàn). It is generally used in the context of defining abstract ideas, principles or thoughts. It can be used in similar sentence structures as in English.
模型 (mó xíng)
model
In Chinese, the word '模型' is used in a very similar way to 'model' in English. It can refer to a representation or a simulation of a system that is often used in analyzing how the system works.
模式 (mó shì)
pattern
The Chinese word '模式' is the closest direct translation of 'pattern' in English. It is widely used in daily conversation and formal texts, resembling the usage in English. It is often used to refer to a particular way in which something is done or organized.
樱桃 (yīng táo)
cherry
The word '樱桃' is used to refer to the fruit known as cherry in English. In China, cherries are liked by many for their sweet and sour taste. They are often consumed fresh or used in cooking for making desserts or sauces. '樱桃' can also metaphorically refer to young, attractive women, somewhat similar to the English use of 'cherry'.
橄榄球 (Gǎnlǎnqiú)
Rugby
The term '橄榄球' is used in Chinese to refer to the sport of rugby. Rugby, a contact sport which originated in England, is popular in various regions worldwide. '橄榄球' can be used in any context where you might use 'rugby' in English, whether you're discussing the sport itself, the rules, teams, or tournaments.
橙 (chéng)
orange
In Chinese, '橙' is used to refer to the fruit and the color orange. Besides, it might be useful to know that the pronunciation and usage are almost similar to it's English counterpart. It's simple to use, you can say '这个橙子很好吃' for 'This orange is really tasty'.
橱柜 (chú guì)
cabinet
In Chinese, the word for cabinet is '橱柜'. It is a noun that is usually used to refer to a piece of furniture with shelves, doors, and drawers that is used for storing or displaying items.
Example sentences with 橱柜 →次要 (cì yào)
minor
In Chinese, '次要' is used to refer to something less important or secondary in nature. It can be used in various context such as subjects, items, details etc. The usage is quite similar to its English equivalent.
Example sentences with 次要 →欢迎 (huān yíng)
welcome
The Chinese word '欢迎' is used in contexts similar to the English 'welcome.' It is often used as a warm greeting to invite guests or newcomers. For instance, '欢迎你来到中国' means 'Welcome to China.'
欲望 (yù wàng)
desire
The Chinese word for 'desire' is '欲望' (yù wàng). It is used much like in English, to express a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including but not limited to, expressing a desire for a material object, a change in circumstances, or an experience. However, please be noted that the nuance may change according to the context.
Example sentences with 欲望 →歌 (gē)
song
In Chinese, the word 'song' is translated as '歌'. It is commonly used just as the English word, referring to a short musical composition with words. It is used in various contexts related to music, performances, and entertainment.
歌手 (gē shǒu)
singer
In Chinese, '歌手' is used to describe a person who sings, especially as their profession. It is used in the same way as the English word 'singer'. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing any performer in a musical context, including pop, rock, country, opera, and many more.
正常 (zhèng cháng)
normal
The Chinese word '正常' is equivalent to 'normal' in English. It is used to express usual or average state of most things in various contexts - psychologically, physically, socially, and many others. It could be used to describe regular conditions ranging from health status to weather conditions.
Example sentences with 正常 →正式 (zhèngshì)
formal
The word '正式' in Chinese is used similarly to the English word 'formal'. It is used to describe something that is done in accordance with rules or standards, such as in formal language, formal dress, formal occasion. It is also used in context of official matters. Example: 正式的服装 means formal attire.
Example sentences with 正式 →步骤 (bù zhòu)
step
In Chinese, '步骤' refers to a step or stage in a process. It can be used in the same context as in English such as step by step instructions or the steps to achieve a purpose.
死亡 (sǐwáng)
death
In Chinese, '死亡' is used to refer to the cessation of life. It can be used in many contexts just like in English, such as natural death, accidental death, etc. This term is widely used in literature, daily conversation, and news reporting among other scenarios.
母亲 (mǔqīn)
mother
The word '母亲' (mǔqīn) is a fairly formal word for mother in Chinese. It is often used in contexts where respect is particularly emphasized, such as in written works and formal conversation. For a more familiar term often used for mother in daily conversation, the word '妈妈' (māmā) is used.
每周 (měi zhōu)
weekly
The Chinese word '每周' translates to 'weekly' in English. It is used to describe an event or action that takes place every week. It can be used in a similar context as in English, for example: '每周會議' which means 'weekly meeting'.
Example sentences with 每周 →比特 (bǐ tè)
bit
In Chinese, the word '比特' is commonly used in the field of information technology and computing to represent the smallest unit of data. It is also a transliteration from the English word 'bit', and is used in similar contexts.