Chinese Noun

Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.

相反 (xiāng fǎn)
opposite

The word '相反' in Chinese carries the same meaning as 'opposite' in English. It is used to show a complete contrast between two objects, ideas, or people. For instance, if you want to point out that two people's ideas are completely different, you can say '他们的想法相反'.

Example sentences with  相反
相对的 (xiāng duì de)
relative

The word 'relative' in Chinese is used much like it is in English. It refers to something being considered in relation or in proportion to something else. It can be used in various contexts such as things being relative to a person's perspective, relative motion in physics, or even to refer to family members (relatives).

相机 (xiàngjī)
camera

The Chinese word for 'camera' is '相机' (xiàngjī). It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a device that records visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals. Side by side with analog cameras, digital cameras are now commonly used, which are referred to as '数字相机' (shùzì xiàngjī).

真实 (Zhēnshí)
real

The Chinese word '真实' is used to describe something genuine, true, or not false - basically the state of something being real. This word can be used in a variety of contexts, such as describing objects, feelings, or situations.

真相 (zhēn xiàng)
truth

The Chinese word '真相' is used to indicate the true facts about something. It's often used in the context of revealing or discovering the truth about a matter. Like English, '真相' can be used in a wide range of topics, from everyday life to philosophical or scientific discussions.

眼泪 (yǎn lèi)
tear

The Chinese word '眼泪' is used to denote a tear in English. It is often used in the context of expressing emotions such as sadness, joy, or overwhelming feelings that lead to the production of tears.

Example sentences with  眼泪
眼睛 (yǎnjīng)
eye

In Chinese, '眼睛' is used to refer to the organ of sight, just like 'eye' in English. It is used in the same context in Chinese as 'eye' is used in English.

瞬间 (shùnjiān)
moment

The Chinese word ‘瞬间‘ is used to describe a very short period of time, similar to 'moment' in English. It can be used in various contexts like expressing emotions felt in a moment, describing quick changes, or illustrating a brief instant of time.

知识 (zhī shi)
knowledge

In Chinese, '知识' is used to refer to someone's understanding or awareness about certain information, facts, skills, etc., which are obtained through experience or education. It is often used in the same context as we use 'knowledge' in English.

(duǎn)
short

The Chinese word '短' is used to describe the physical length, duration or measure of something that is not long or not as long as usual. It can be used similarly to the English word 'short', both in literal and metaphorical contexts such as 'short hair' (短发) or 'short video' (短视频).

短语 (duǎn yǔ)
phrase

The Chinese word '短语' means 'phrase' in English. It is typically used much the same way as in English, to refer to a small group of words that are usually used together and have a particular meaning. It can be part of a sentence, or a complete sentence itself depending on the context.

研究 (yán jiū)
research

The Chinese word '研究' is used to refer to a detailed study or examination to discover and explain new knowledge. It can be used in various contexts including academic, scientific, business, etc. Just like in English, it can serve as both a noun and a verb.

(zhuān)
brick

The Chinese word '砖' is used to refer to a rectangular shape hard material used in construction. It can be used in various ways in a sentence, for instance, '我正在搬砖' means 'I'm moving bricks'. It can also be used metaphorically, to indicate hard work or perseverance.

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(wǎn)
bowl

In Chinese, '碗' (pronounced as 'wǎn') is used to refer to a round, deep dish or container typically used to hold food, or the contents of such a dish. It's used in much the same way as 'bowl' in English, but it can also represent a measure word for counting servings of food.

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磁盘 (cí pán)
disk

The Chinese word '磁盘' is used in the same context as 'disk' in English. It's typically used to refer to a compact disk or a hard drive in a computer. For example, if you want to say 'I need a new disk for my computer,' you would say, '我需要一个新的磁盘给我的电脑'.

礼物 (lǐ wù)
gift

The Chinese word for gift is '礼物', which is often used in the same context as in English. It can be used to refer to a present or contribution given to someone else as a sign of affection, appreciation or congratulations. This word is common in personal exchanges and social contexts.

Example sentences with  礼物
社会 (shèhuì)
society

The Chinese word for society is '社会' (shèhuì). Much like in English, it is used to discuss a group of individuals who share a common goal or interest. It can be used in various context, such as discussing cultural norms ('社会观念'), societal issues ('社会问题'), or simply the general public or community ('社会大众').

社区 (shè qū)
community

The Chinese word '社区' is equivalent to the English word 'community'. It is used to refer to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. It can also mean a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

视图 (shìtú)
view

In Chinese, '视图' is the direct translation of the word 'view'. It is widely used in both informal and formal contexts. It can refer to actual visual perception or to a perspective or stand point. Note that it can also be used in computer science to talk about data views in databases.

视觉 (Shì jué)
visual

The Chinese term for 'visual' is '视觉', which is typically used in the same context as in English, meaning anything related to the faculty or power to see. This term can be used in a variety of settings, ranging from everyday conversations, to academic and professional fields such as art, design and medicine.

Example sentences with  视觉
视频 (shì pín)
video

In Chinese, '视频' represents 'video' and it is a noun. It is usually used to refer to a recording, reproducing, or broadcasting of moving visual images.

祖母 (zǔ mǔ)
grandmother

In Chinese, '祖母' refers to the mother of one's parent, which is known as 'grandmother' in English. It is often used to talk about family relations and is a respectful title in Chinese culture.

Example sentences with  祖母
祖父 (zǔ fù)
The grandfather

The Chinese word '祖父' is used to refer to the father of one's parent, paternal or maternal. Similar to the usage in English, it is commonly used in formal and informal settings. In Chinese culture, the family and ancestors are greatly respected, which is also reflected in the language.

神经 (shén jīng)
nerve

In Chinese, '神经' is used similarly as 'nerve' in English. It can refer to any of the bundles of fibers that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The term can also be used metaphorically to mean courage or audacity. For instance, '你真有神经!' would translate to 'You really have nerve!'

Example sentences with  神经
(piào)
ticket

In Chinese, the word for ticket is '票' (piào). This is a general term and can be used for all types of tickets such as bus tickets (公车票), concert tickets (音乐会票), or movie tickets (电影票). The usage is similar to the English context.

离开 (lí kāi)
leave

The Chinese word '离开' is used in the same context as 'leave' in English. It refers to the action of departing or going away from a particular place. This can be either a physical place like 'he left the room' translating to '他离开了房间', or metaphorically like 'he left the company' translating to '他离开了公司'.

私人的 (sī rén de)
private

The word '私人的' in Chinese is used similarly as 'private' in English. It refers to something that is specific to an individual or a selected group of people rather than the public. For instance, '私人的信息' would mean 'private information', and '私人的财产 would mean 'private property'.

(qiū)
fall

In Chinese, '秋' represents the season 'fall' or 'autumn'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, to refer to the third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall. It can be used in expressions like '秋天' (autumn), '秋季' (autumn season) or '金秋' (golden autumn).

科学 (kē xué)
science

In Chinese, '科学' (kē xué) is the term for 'science'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a systematic and structured body of knowledge involving testable explanations and predictions about the universe. It can be used in various contexts, such as in phrases about specific sciences (like '物理科学' for 'physical science') or in general discussions about scientific concepts or methods.

秘书 (mì shū)
secretary

The Chinese word for secretary is '秘书' (mì shū). This is a general term that is used to refer to someone who works in an administrative capacity doing jobs such as keeping records, making arrangements or appointments for a person, department, or organization. The usage is similar to how we use 'secretary' in English.

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