Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
衬衫 (chèn shān)
shirt
In Chinese, 'shirt' is translated to '衬衫'. This word is quite common and used in daily conversation to refer to the upper body garment typically with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening. As in English, it can be used in various contexts like shopping, talking about someone's clothing, and so on.
袜子 (wà zi)
sock
The Chinese word '袜子' which translates to 'sock' in English, is commonly used to refer to the piece of clothing that is worn on feet. This term is used in the same context as it is in English and across Chinese speaking regions, it is universally understood.
Example sentences with 袜子 →裁判 (cáipàn)
judge
The Chinese word '裁判' pronounced 'cáipàn', is used in a similar manner as the English word 'judge'. It can be used to denote a person who has the power to make decisions about things that are disputed, especially in sports or legal matters. It is an important term to understand as it relates to decision-making and justice in both a legal and a moral sense.
Example sentences with 裁判 →裂缝 (liè fèng)
crack
In Chinese, '裂缝' refers to a fissure, a line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, like a crack on a wall or mirror. It can be used metaphorically to describe people who have a weakness that could cause them to fail.
Example sentences with 裂缝 →裙子 (qúnzi)
dress
In Chinese, '裙子' is used to represent the English word 'dress'. It is a common term for the style of garment traditionally worn by women and girls in the waist or shoulders, which may be one or two pieces. Contextually, it is important to recognize the cultural and social factors of the way it is used and it can refer to a casual or formal outfit for any occasion.
Example sentences with 裙子 →裤子 (kùzi)
pants
The Chinese word for 'pants' is '裤子'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a piece of clothing that covers the waist to the ankles, dividing for each leg. It is a commonly used word in everyday conversation when talking about clothes.
西 (xī)
west
The Chinese word for 'west' is '西' (xī). It is used exactly how English uses 'west' - to describe the cardinal direction. It can also make up part of words to describe things that are related to the west in some way, for instance, '西方' represents 'western' in Chinese.
西方 (xī fāng)
western
The Chinese word '西方' translates to 'western' in English. In China, it is typically used to describe things, cultures, or people from the Western part of the world typically associated with Europe and America. For instance, it's used in contrast with '东方' (Eastern), to differentiate between the two broad culture systems.
Example sentences with 西方 →西瓜 (xī guā)
watermelon
The Chinese word for watermelon is 西瓜 (xī guā). It is used to refer to the sweet, juicy fruit that is particularly popular in summer. In Chinese culture, it is often eaten as a refreshing snack or dessert, and it can also be found in various foods and beverages, such as fruit salads and smoothies.
西装 (xī zhuāng)
suit
The Chinese word for 'suit' is '西装'. It is used the same way as in English, to refer to a set of men's or women's clothes consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, made from the same material. The word '西装' can be used in various contexts where formal attire is being discussed.
Example sentences with 西装 →要求 (yāoqiú)
requirement
The Chinese word '要求' translates to 'requirement' in English. It represents something that is needed or demanded. This term can be used in various contexts, including work, education, or daily life. For example, 规定有一些基本的要求 (The regulations have some basic requirements).
Example sentences with 要求 →观众 (guān zhòng)
audience
In Chinese, '观众' signifies the individuals who are observing or listening in a public setting, essentially the English word 'audience'. This term is often used in circumstances relating to performances, presentations, or broadcasts, referring to the people who are watching or listening.
观点 (guān diǎn)
perspective
The Chinese word '观点' is used to refer to a particular attitude or way of considering a matter, similar to the English word 'perspective'. It could also refer to a point of view or viewpoint. Depending on the context, '观点' can be used in various scenarios where one's standpoint needs to be emphasized.
Example sentences with 观点 →规则 (guīzé)
rule
In English, 'rule' can be both a noun and a verb, generally indicating a prescribed direction for conduct or action. In Chinese, '规则' is also both a noun and a verb and holds a similar meaning, often used in the context of regulations, standards, and methods. It is a commonly used word in daily life and business settings.
规律 (guī lǜ)
regular
The Chinese word '规律' is used to describe something that follows a fixed pattern or a repetitive sequence. It is often used to describe things like habits, routines or systems that have a consistent and regular manner of operation or behavior.
Example sentences with 规律 →规模 (guīmó)
scale
The Chinese word '规模' is mainly used to refer to size or level of something, especially when it is huge or increasing. Often used in contexts referring to business, projects, or initiatives. The meaning could slightly differ based on the context it's used in, similar to English.
Example sentences with 规模 →角度 (jiǎo dù)
angle
The Chinese word '角度' is used to describe the angle of an object, figuratively it can also be used to describe different perspectives. It is used in mathematics as well as everyday life. The Mandarin Chinese word for angle, 角度, can be used in sentences like '从不同角度看问题' which means 'look at the problem from different angles' in English.
Example sentences with 角度 →角色 (jué sè)
character
This is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. The character can be a main protagonist, a secondary protagonist, antagonist, etc.
Example sentences with 角色 →解决 (jiě jué)
tackle
The Chinese term '解决' corresponds to 'tackle' in English. It refers to dealing with or taking on a difficult task or issue. It's widely used in various situations, whether it's in solving problems in a work setting or dealing with complex life situations.
Example sentences with 解决 →解决方案 (jiě jué fāng àn)
solution
The Chinese word '解决方案' is used to represent an answer to a problem or an issue, similar to 'solution' in English. It is often used in business or academic context.
Example sentences with 解决方案 →触摸 (chù mō)
touch
In Chinese, '触摸' is used similarly to 'touch' in English. It can refer to coming into physical contact with something, or using your fingers to interact with a touchscreen device. Just like in English, it can also be used metaphorically to mean 'affecting someone emotionally'.
Example sentences with 触摸 →警告 (jǐnggào)
warning
The Chinese word '警告' is used in the same way as the English word 'warning'. It can be a noun or verb, used to alert someone about something dangerous, risky, or from a potential problem. It can also be used to indicate a cautionary advice.
Example sentences with 警告 →警官 (Jǐngguān)
officer
In Chinese, '警官' (Jǐngguān) refers to an officer, commonly a police officer. Just like in English, this word can be used in many contexts such as when referring to a person who has a position of authority in the military or the police force.
警察 (jǐngchá)
police
The Chinese word for police is '警察'. It refers to the civil force of a national or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order. In mandarin, it is used in the same context as it is in English.
警报 (jǐng bào)
alarm
In Chinese, '警报' refers to an instance of giving notice to a possible danger or problem, quickly or suddenly. This can be any situation where a warning is given, like a fire alarm (火警) or a robbery alarm (抢劫警报). It is used in the same way as 'alarm' in English, which refers to an anxious awareness of danger, or a device that warns or alerts.
Example sentences with 警报 →计划 (jì huà)
plan
In Chinese, '计划' means 'plan'. It can be used to describe an idea or arrangement you have thought about and organized. It is widely used in various context settings such as business planning, travel plans, or daily plans.
计数 (jì shǔ)
count
The Chinese word '计数' is used to express the act of counting or enumeration, similar to how the English word 'count' is used. It is usually used in contexts such as mathematics, inventory monitoring or enumeration of any type.
Example sentences with 计数 →订单 (dìng dān)
order
In Chinese, '订单' is mainly used for referring to orders in the context of shopping or consuming services. It can be used to indicate orders made for goods in a store or orders placed in a restaurant. Comparable to how 'order' is used in English, '订单' is employed in similar contexts.
认可 (rèn kě)
recognition
The Chinese word '认可' can be used In many contexts where recognition applies in English. This can be in relation to recognizing achievements, validating someone's identity, or approval or acceptance of an idea.
Example sentences with 认可 →讨论 (tǎo lùn)
discussion
讨论, pronounced as 'tǎo lùn', is a Chinese word that is typically used when two or more people are talking about a specific topic. It can be used in various contexts, whether formal or informal. It is equivalent to the English word 'discussion'.