Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
秘密 (mìmì)
secret
The Chinese word '秘密' is similar to the English word 'secret' and it is used in the same way to mean something that is meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others. This can be a piece of information or a fact that one person or a small group of people know about, and that other people are not allowed to know.
Example sentences with 秘密 →租 (zū)
rent
In Chinese, '租' (zū) is the word for rent. This can be used in many contexts such as to rent an apartment ('租公寓'), to rent a car ('租车') etc. In Chinese the concept of renting is similar to that in English, where one pays to use something for a certain amount of time.
积极 (ji1 ji2)
positive
In Chinese, the word '积极' reflects the meaning of 'positive'. It can be used in several contexts, especially when describing a person's attitude or behavior. It conveys a sense of enthusiasm, optimism, and being proactive.
移动 (yí dòng)
move
The Chinese word '移动' is used to represent the concept of motion or change of place or position, similar to 'move' in English. It can be used in various contexts like moving a physical object, changing one's residence or changing a position in a sequence or order. Correct usage depends on the context.
程序 (chéng xù)
program
In Chinese, '程序' refers to a series of actions or instructions that can be performed, especially by a computer. It shares the same concept as 'program' in English. It can be used in various occasions where an organized plan or process is discussed.
程度 (chéng dù)
extent
The Chinese word '程度' is used similar to the English word 'extent'. It usually refers to the degree to which something is present, noticeable or deep. It can be used in various contexts, such as the extent of damage, the extent of someone's knowledge, etc.
税 (shuì)
pay taxes
In Chinese, the term '税' (shuì) is used to refer to tax. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a required payment to the government. It's commonly used in documents and conversations related to economics, finance, and government policies.
Example sentences with 税 →稳定 (wěn dìng)
stable
The Chinese word '稳定' represents stability, steadiness, or balance. It is usually used in various contexts where stability is emphasized, such as emotional stability, economic stability or stability in a system. For example, in sentence '我们需要一个稳定的经济体系'（We need a stable economic system）, '稳定' is used to stress the need for steadiness in an economic system.
Example sentences with 稳定 →空 (kōng)
empty
In Chinese, '空' means 'empty'. It is used in various contexts such as to imply the lack of something (emotion, substance, people, etc), emptiness, or the concept of absence. Example in a sentence could be: '这个房间是空的'('This room is empty').
Example sentences with 空 →空气 (kōng qì)
air
The Chinese word for 'air' is '空气', commonly used in the same context as in English. For instance, '我需要新鲜空气' means 'I need fresh air'.
Example sentences with 空气 →空白 (kòng bái)
blank
In Chinese, '空白' refers to a space that is empty or lacks content. It can be used in various contexts similar to the English word 'blank', such as referring to a blank space in a document, a blank expression on someone’s face, or blank period of time with no activities planned.
Example sentences with 空白 →空间 (kōngjiān)
space
In Chinese, 空间 means 'space'. This can be used to represent a physical space or an abstract conception of space. For example, when used in the context of physical space, it could be used in sentences as '这个房间的空间很大' (this room is very spacious). In an abstract sense, it could be used in contexts such as '我需要一些个人空间' (I need some personal space).
穿 (chuān)
wear
The Chinese word for 'wear' is '穿'. It is used to describe the action of putting on clothing or accessories, just as it is used in English. It's important to note that the Chinese language doesn't differentiate between 'wear' and 'put on'. '穿' can be used for both contexts.
窗户 (chuānghu)
the window
In Chinese, the word '窗户' (chuānghu) refers to a window, which is an opening in the wall or roof of a building to allow light or air to enter. It is used in various contexts, just like the English word 'window'. For instance, one might say '请打开窗户' which translates to 'Please open the window'.
站点 (zhàn diǎn)
site
The Chinese word '站点' is used to describe a specific location or place, especially in digital context it refers to a website. If you want to tell someone to check your site, you would say '查看我的站点'.
竞争 (jìng zhēng)
competition
In Chinese, '竞争' refers to the act of competing for a goal or a prize. It could be used in various contexts whether it be in sports, academia, or business. It is an important concept in Chinese society, reflecting the idea that effort and strategy are essential to achieving one's goals.
竞赛 (jìng sài)
contest
The Chinese word '竞赛' is used similarly as 'contest' in English. It generally refers to events or activities where participants compete against each other to win a prize or recognition. It can be used in various contexts such as sports, education, arts, and more.
Example sentences with 竞赛 →竞选 (jìng xuǎn)
campaign
The Chinese word '竞选' can be referred to a competition between people, groups, or organizations for an elected position or for some other kind of prize or reward. Just like in English, this term is mostly used in political context. However, it can also be used in any situation where there is a competition for some form of leadership or reward.
Example sentences with 竞选 →童年 (tóng nián)
childhood
The Chinese word '童年' refers to the period of time when a person is a child. Like the English word 'childhood', it is used to refer to the state or period of being a child. It is commonly used in phrases that talk about memories or experiences from this period of one's life.
Example sentences with 童年 →笑 (xiào)
laugh
The Chinese word '笑' usually refers to the action of laughing or the expression of happiness. It is used in the same context as the English word 'laugh'. For example, '他在笑' means 'He is laughing'.
笑话 (xiàohuà)
joke
In Chinese, '笑话' (xiàohuà) is the translation of the English word 'joke'. It is a term that can be used to describe something that is funny or amusing, typically a story with a punchline. The term can be used to jokingly comment on situations or to tell funny anecdotes or stories. In a sentence, you could use it like '这是个很好笑的笑话' which means 'This is a very funny joke'.
Example sentences with 笑话 →笔 (bǐ)
pen
The Chinese word for 'pen' is '笔'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, and it could refer to any instrument for writing or drawing with ink, typically consisting of a metal nib or ball, or a nylon tip, fitted into a metal or plastic holder.
Example sentences with 笔 →笔记 (bǐ jì)
note
The Chinese word '笔记' is used similarly to its English counterpart 'note'. It can refer to a brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory, or some brief comments, instructions, or reactions written as a reminder or reference. '笔记' is also commonly used in academic contexts to refer to notes taken during a lecture or learning process.
第二 (dì èr)
second
In Chinese, 'second' is translated as '第二'. It is mainly used to number objects or indicate the position or status of an object. For instance, you can use it to count numbers, rank the order, or express time, similar to how you use 'second' in English.
等价 (děng jià)
equivalent
In Chinese, '等价' is used to describe things that have the same value, worth, or significance as something else. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as mathematics, economics, and general comparison of things or concepts.
Example sentences with 等价 →等待 (děngdài)
wait
In Chinese, '等待' is used much like 'wait' is in English. It can be used to express waiting for some time or event. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as waiting for a bus (等公车), waiting for a person (等人), or waiting for a moment (等一会儿).
等级 (děngjí)
grade
In Chinese, '等级' is used to refer to a grade or level in a system. It can be used in academic, professional, or other contexts where levels or ranks are discussed. For instance, in academics, '一年级' refers to 'first grade', '二年级' refers to 'second grade', etc.
Example sentences with 等级 →策略 (cè lüè)
strategy
In Chinese, '策略' is used in the context of planning and decision-making, often in business, military or political scenarios. It refers to a method or plan devised to achieve a major or overall aim over the long term, and typically involves making careful decisions or plans.
签名 (qiānmíng)
signature
In Chinese, '签名' (signature) typically refers to a person's name that they write in a stylized or unique way on documents as a proof of identification and intent. It is often used in the same contexts as the English word 'signature', such as on legal documents, letters, or artwork.
Example sentences with 签名 →简介 (jiǎn jiè)
profile
The Chinese term '简介' is used similar to the English word 'profile'. It can refer to a brief introduction or description of a person or an organization. It can be used in sentences like 'His profile is impressive' or 'The company's profile is on their official website'.