Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
玉米饼 (yù mǐ bǐng)
tortilla
In Chinese, tortilla is translated as '玉米饼' which literally means corn cake. This word is used when referring to the thin flatbread often used in Mexican cuisine, made from finely ground maize (corn). '玉米饼' is a common food in Chinese-speaking regions and is often served with various fillings.
玩 (wán)
play
The Chinese character for 'play' is '玩'. It is used in a similar manner to the English word 'play', denoting an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. The concept can extend to any activities that people find enjoyable, including playful interaction with objects or individuals, participation in games or sports, or engaging in artistic and literary activities.
玩具 (wánjù)
toy
The Chinese word for toy is '玩具' which can be used in sentences like '这是我的玩具.' that translates to 'This is my toy.', In Chinese, '玩具' is used to refer to items designed to be played with, often by children. Just like in English, it can refer to anything from a small toy car to a large playground set.
玩家 (wán jiā)
player
The Chinese word '玩家' is used to describe a person who plays a game or participates in a sport. It is commonly used in contexts such as online games, board games, or sports.
环境 (huánjìng)
environment
The word '环境' in Chinese is used to refer to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It can also refer to the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity.
现在 (xiàn zài)
present
In Mandarin, the word '现在' (xiàn zài) represents the concept of 'present' or 'now'. It is commonly used in statements of time to describe actions happening at the current moment. For example, in the sentence '我现在在看书' (Wǒ xiànzài zài kànshū), it translates to 'I am reading a book now.', expressing an action happening at the present time.
现实 (xiànshí)
reality
The Chinese word for reality is '现实'. It is used in the context of expressing the state of things as they are in fact. It is used in similar ways as its English counterpart in sentences and phrases.
现金 (xiàn jīn)
cash
The Chinese word '现金' is used very similar to how 'cash' is used in English. It refers to money in the physical form of currency, such as banknotes and coins. In context, you might use '现金' while purchasing items in a store, or when discussing financial topics.
Example sentences with 现金 →玻璃 (bō li)
glass
The Chinese word for glass is '玻璃'. Just like in English, it can refer to the material used to make windows, glasses, and other objects. It can also refer to a drinking glass. The context of the sentence usually indicates what specific meaning is intended.
Example sentences with 玻璃 →班级 (bān jí)
class
In Chinese, '班级' is used to refer to a group of students studying together at a school. Similar to English, it can also be used to refer to the meeting of this group for a lesson. Note that Chinese also uses different words for 'class' depending on the context, for example in referring to social classes.
球 (qiú)
ball
In Chinese, '球' refers to a spherical object that can be used in various games or sports. It can also refer to a specific ball used in a specific game, such as basketball (篮球), football (足球), etc.
理想 (lǐ xiǎng)
ideal
In Chinese, '理想' (lǐ xiǎng) is used to describe something as ideal, or the most suitable condition or situation. It is often used in the context of describing people, things, or situations that are considered to be the best or most perfect. It represents an optimistic expectation.
理解 (lǐ jiě)
understanding
The Chinese word '理解' is used when expressing comprehension or grasping the meaning, significance, or nature of something or someone. It is often used in a context where one person is gaining insight or comprehension of knowledge from text, another individual, or a situation. The word can be used in formal or informal settings and is common in both spoken and written Chinese.
理论 (li3 lun4)
theory
The Chinese term '理论' can be used in the same context as 'theory' in English. It is used to refer to a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. It can be used in academic and scientific contexts.
瓜 (guā)
melon
The Chinese word for melon is '瓜'. It can be used in different contexts to refer to various types of melons such as watermelon (西瓜), muskmelon (香瓜), etc. It is also often used metaphorically in expressions or idioms.
瓶子 (píng zi)
bottle
The Chinese word for 'bottle' is '瓶子'. It is used the same way as it is in English, i.e., to refer to a container with a neck that is narrower than the body and a mouth that can be plugged, corked, or capped. It can be used in several contexts, such as a bottle of water (一瓶水), a bottle of wine (一瓶酒), etc.
Example sentences with 瓶子 →甜 (tián)
sweet
The Chinese word '甜' is used to describe something that has a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey. It can be used to describe food, drinks, or even to describe someone's personality or moments in life.
生产 (shēng chǎn)
produce
The Chinese word '生产' corresponds to the English word 'produce'. It is widely used in sentences. It signifies the act of making or creating something, generally on a large scale and usually through a natural process. In Chinese context it can be used to refer to things like food manufacturing or industrial production.
生态学 (shēng tài xué)
ecology
The Chinese word '生态学' is typically used in academic related to environment studies. It encompasses the study of interactions among organisms and their environment, concerning about biodiversity, distribution, population, and behaviors. This term is frequently used in discussions regarding environmental policy and conservation efforts.
生日 (shēng rì)
birthday
The Chinese word '生日' is used to convey 'birthday'. It is used in the same way as the English word 'birthday', referring to the anniversary of a person's birth. Much like in English, it can be combined with other words to form phrases such as 'birthday party' (生日派对) or 'birthday gift' (生日礼物).
Example sentences with 生日 →生活 (shēng huó)
life
'生活' is the Chinese word for 'life'. With the combination of the words '生', which means 'birth' or 'existence', and '活', which means 'living' or 'activity', it signifies the existence and activities that make up life. This word is used broadly, in the same contexts that we would use 'life' in English, such as talking about daily life (日常生活), life expectancy (预期寿命), or life lessons (生活教训).
生物学 (shēng wù xué)
biology
In Chinese, 生物学 is used to refer to the study of life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development, and evolution. It is used in the same way the English word 'biology' is used.
生的 (shēng de)
raw
The Chinese word '生的' is often used to describe food that is uncooked or is in its natural state. It can also be used to refer to something that is in its original, unaltered form.
Example sentences with 生的 →用户 (yònghù)
user
In Chinese, '用户' is primarily used to specify 'user', specifically referring to someone who uses services, resources, objects, or facilities for a certain purpose. This term can be commonly used in the field of technology, software systems, social media etc. where the user interacts with a certain product or service.
田野 (tián yě)
field
In Chinese, '田野' (tián yě) is used to refer to a field. It can be related to a field of crops, an open land, or any open space that can be utilized for agricultural or other purposes.
由...组成 (Yóu... zǔchéng)
consist
In Chinese, the word 'consist' is translated as '由...组成', which is often used to describe the components or elements of something. For instance, if you want to say 'The team consists of 5 people', you can say '团队由5人组成'.
电影 (diàn yǐng)
movie
This is a generic term for movie. It is used broadly just as the English term is.
Example sentences with 电影 →电影院 (diàn yǐng yuàn)
cinema
The Chinese word '电影院' translates to 'cinema' in English. It is used in the same setting as in English, referring to a place where films are shown publicly in specially designed buildings. It is most often used when discussing favorite movies, planning to watch a movie, or talking about weekend activities.
电梯 (diàn tī)
elevator
The word '电梯' is commonly used in Chinese to describe the machine known as an elevator or lift in English. These are used in buildings to transport people or goods between floors vertically.
电视 (diànshì)
television
The Chinese word for television is 电视 (diànshì). It is a common word used in daily life. Just like in English, it can be used to refer to the electronic device that people use to watch shows, movies, news, etc. It also refers to the industry producing these shows.