Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
自由 (zì yóu)
freedom
自由 in Chinese is used to express the concept of 'freedom' or 'liberty'. It can refer to the absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government. It is often used in contexts relating to human rights, personal liberties, and democracy.
自行车 (zìxíngchē)
bicycle
自行车, pronounced as 'zìxíngchē', is the Chinese term for bicycle. Bicycling is a popular form of transportation in China and you will often hear this word. It can be used in various contexts, including to talk about going for a bike ride, owning a bicycle, or even as a mode of transportation.
舅舅舅妈和叔叔阿姨 (jiùjiù jiùmā hé shūshū āyí)
The aunts and uncles
In Chinese, the words used for aunts and uncles are different depending on whether they are on the mother's side or father's side of the family. '舅舅' is your mother's brother, '舅妈' is your mother's brother's wife, '叔叔' is your father's younger brother, and '阿姨' can refer to your father's younger brother's wife, or your mother's sister. This distinction in Chinese more precisely captures the familial relationship compared to English.
舌头 (shé tóu)
tongue
The Chinese word for 'tongue' is '舌头' (shétóu). It can be used in a variety of contexts, just like in English, to refer to the muscular organ in the mouth, or metaphorically, such as in the expression 'mother tongue'. However, when translated directly, 'tongue' may not always mean '舌头'. The context always matters in Chinese.
Example sentences with 舌头 →舒适 (shū shì)
comfortable
The Chinese word '舒适' would be used similarly to how 'comfortable' is used in English. It can be used to describe a variety of things, such as clothes, furniture, or even the atmosphere. In any context where you can describe something as 'comfortable' in English, '舒适' would be an appropriate word to use in Chinese.
Example sentences with 舒适 →舞台 (wǔtái)
stage
The Chinese word '舞台' can be used to refer to a stage for performances. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a setting or a scene where certain activities occur.
航空公司 (háng kōng gōng sī)
airline
The Chinese word '航空公司' is used to denote an organization providing air travel services for traveling passengers and freight. This is the equivalent of 'airline' in English. It can be used in sentences in the same contexts, such as in talking about travel arrangements, luggage issues, flight timings, etc.
Example sentences with 航空公司 →船 (chuán)
boat
The word '船' in Chinese is used to refer to any kind of water vehicle, ranging from a small rowboat to a massive cruise ship. In sentences, it's commonly used similar to the way 'boat' is used in English. For example, '这艘船很大' means 'This boat is very big'.
船员 (chuán yuán)
crew
The Chinese word '船员' is used to describe a group of people who operate a large vehicle (such as a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft). In different contexts, it might also refer to a group of people working together on a particular task or project.
Example sentences with 船员 →艰难 (Jiān nán)
tough
The Chinese word '艰难' embodies the same nuance as 'tough' in English; it can be used to illustrate situations that are physically hard or difficult to deal with. It can be used both in the context of an emotionally tough situation, a tough task or even a tough person. It is usually associated with hardship or determination.
艺术 (yìshù)
art
The Chinese term '艺术'(yìshù) is used exactly like 'art' in English. It generally refers to the manifestation of human creativity and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. It can be used in various contexts just like in English, such as 'visual 艺术'(visual art), 'contemporary 艺术'(contemporary art) etc.
艺术家 (yìshùjiā)
artist
The term '艺术家' is used in the Chinese language to refer to someone who practices any of the various creative arts, such as a painter, musician, or writer. It can also be used more broadly to reference anyone who uses imagination, talent, or skill to create something new.
节奏 (jiézòu)
rhythm
In Chinese, '节奏' (jiézòu) is the word for 'rhythm'. It's often used to describe the patterned, repetitive, and orderly movement or sound in music, dance or even in daily activities or procedures. Just like English, it can be metaphorically used to describe the pace or sequence of events or activities.
芒果 (Mángguǒ)
Mango
In Chinese, mango is pronounced as 'Mángguǒ'. It's a popular fruit in China, especially during the summer months. Just like in English, mango can refer to both the fruit and the tree it grows on.
芯片 (xīn piàn)
chip
In Chinese, the word 芯片 (xīn piàn) refers to 'chip'. This is commonly used in contexts relating to technology and digital devices, much like in English. It can refer broadly to any kind of chip, including a computer chip, microchip, semiconductor chip, etc.
花 (huā)
flower
The Chinese word for 'flower' is '花' (huā). It is used in the same context as in English, referring to the colorful and often fragrant part of a plant or tree. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the best part of something, much like 'flower' in English.
花园 (huāyuán)
garden
The Chinese word '花园' refers to a plot of land, often near a home, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated for pleasure or for food. Similar to English, it can also be used metaphorically to refer to anything that requires continuous cultivation or a source of happiness.
英镑 (yīng bàng)
pound
In Chinese, '英镑' (pound) refers to the currency used in the United Kingdom. It's often used in the context of finance, and can refer to both the physical currency (in notes and coins) and digital/credit transactions.
Example sentences with 英镑 →苹果 (píng guǒ)
apple
The Chinese word for apple is '苹果' (píngguǒ). It is commonly used in casual and formal speech and text. It can also appear in compound words for different types of apples or apple related items, just like it is used in English.
范围 (fàn wéi)
range
The Chinese word '范围' (fàn wéi) is used to indicate a range, scope, or extent. Similar to English, it can be used in various contexts such as range of motion, price range, or range of values among others. It is commonly used in both formal and casual settings.
Example sentences with 范围 →茶 (chá)
tea
In Chinese, the word for 'tea' is '茶' and it is a common term. It can be used to refer to both the specific drink made from steeping tea leaves in water, but also more generally to refer to any warm, nourishing liquid consumed for pleasure and relaxation. Tea drinking is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
Example sentences with 茶 →草 (cǎo)
grass
The Chinese word for grass is 草. It is a noun, used to refer to common types of vegetation consisting of short plants with long, narrow leaves, growing wild or cultivated on lawns and pasture, and as a fodder crop. It is often used similarly to how 'grass' is used in English. For example, you could say 'the grass is green' as '草是绿色的'.
草稿 (cǎo gǎo)
draft
The Chinese word for 'draft' is '草稿'. It is generally used in the context of drafting a document, proposal, or sketch, similar to its English counterpart. It can be used in various scenarios where a preliminary version of a piece needs to be prepared before the final version.
Example sentences with 草稿 →草莓 (cǎo méi)
strawberry
The Chinese word for strawberry is '草莓', pronounced as 'cǎo méi'. It refers to the same fruit as in English - the small, red fruit with a sweet taste. It can be used in various contexts, just like in English, such as in describing the fruit itself, in food items like strawberry cake (草莓蛋糕), or in colors like strawberry red (草莓红).
药 (yào)
first aid kit
The Chinese word for medicine is '药', pronounced as 'yào'. It is often used in the context of healthcare and treatment, similar to its usage in English. It can be used in phrases such as 'take medicine' (吃药 - chī yào) and 'prescription medicine' (处方药 - chǔ fāng yào).
药剂师 (yào jì shī)
pharmacist
In Chinese, '药剂师' is the term used for pharmacist. It refers to a professional who prepares and dispenses drugs and provides pharmaceutical advice. In common usage, it typically refers to someone working in a pharmacy or hospital who assists in dispensing medication. It is usually used in formal contexts, such as medical and pharmaceutical discussions.
获得 (huò dé)
gain
The Chinese word '获得' is used similarly to the English word 'gain'. It's typically related to acquiring something whether it is knowledge, skills, items or other types of gains. It can be used in various contexts such as in sentences discussing achievements or improvements.
Example sentences with 获得 →菜 (cài)
dish
In Chinese, '菜' is used to describe a prepared item of food or a type of food served as part of a meal. This includes all types of dishes such as main courses, side dishes, and dessert dishes. Just as in English, '菜' can be included in compound words to refer to specific types of dishes, such as '鱼菜' (fish dish).
菜单 (càidān)
menu
The Chinese word for 'menu' is '菜单'. It is often used in the context of food and drink establishments, like restaurants or cafes, where it lists the items available for order. It can also be used in technology fields to indicate a list of options available for selection within a software or application.
Example sentences with 菜单 →菠萝 (bō luó)
pineapple
In Chinese, 'pineapple' is translated as '菠萝' (bō luó). It is used in the same way as in English, referring to the sweet tropical fruit. It is used in various contexts, such as food, recipes, and also colloquially in certain phrases and sayings.