Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
铅笔 (qiān bǐ)
pencil
In Chinese, the word for pencil is '铅笔'. It is used in the same way as it is in English, to refer to a tool used for writing or drawing. It can be part of compound words or phrases, but it is mostly used on its own.
银 (yín)
silver
The Chinese word for silver is 银 (yín). The term can be used in much the same ways as it is in English. It most commonly refers to the metallic element, but can also be used to describe the silver color. It's also used in phrases and idioms, similar to the use in English literature and speech.
银行 (yín háng)
bank
The Chinese word for 'bank' is '银行'. It is used in the context of a financial institution where people deposit or borrow money. For example, 我要去银行存钱 literally translates to 'I want to go to bank to deposit money'.
链 (liàn)
chain
The Chinese word for 'chain' is '链'. This can refer to a series of metal rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament, or a sequence of items of the same type forming a line. It is used in much the same way as the English word 'chain', such as in phrases like 'bicycle chain' (自行车链) or 'chain reaction' (链式反应).
Example sentences with 链 →链接 (liàn jiē)
link
The Chinese word '链接' means 'link' in English. It is often used in the context of internet or connection between two things or ideas. For example, you might use '链接' when talking about a hyperlink on a website or a connection between two trains.
销售 (xiāo shòu)
sale
In Chinese, the term '销售' represents 'sale'. It is a noun directly referring to selling goods and services in return for money or compensation. It is often used in retail and commerce-related circumstances in China.
锁 (suǒ)
lock
In Chinese, '锁' pronounced as 'suǒ' refers to the device for fastening a door, lid, etc. It can be used in both verb and noun forms paralleling its use in English. For example, you can say '我锁了门' meaning 'I locked the door' or '这是一把锁' meaning 'This is a lock'.
Example sentences with 锁 →锅 (guō)
flowerpot
The Chinese word for 'pot' is '锅' (guō). It is used in a similar context as in English, and often refers to a deep, typically round dish used for cooking. It forms part of many compound words in Chinese which refer to specific types of pots, such as '炒锅' (chǎo guō) meaning 'wok', or '汤锅' (tāng guō) meaning 'soup pot'.
Example sentences with 锅 →错误 (cuò wù)
wrong
The Chinese word '错误' is used to signify something that is incorrect. Much like 'wrong' in English, it can refer to a mistake, an incorrect answer, or something that is morally or fundamentally not right. It is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts.
错过 (cuò guò)
miss
In Chinese, '错过' is used to express the act of missing something or someone. It's often used to convey regret for opportunities that have been lost or not taken advantage of. For example, if you didn't have the chance to attend an interesting lecture, you can say '我错过了那次讲座'.
镇 (zhèn)
town
'镇' is a word used in Chinese to refer to a type of urban area that is smaller than a city but larger than a village. It is often used to refer to a semi-urban settlement or a large suburban neighborhood. '镇' is usually the administrative center of a district.
镜子 (jìng zi)
mirror
The Chinese word for 'mirror' is '镜子'. It is used in a similar context as it is in English, referring to an object that reflects light and images. It can be found in various phrases and idioms in Chinese, often symbolizing reflection and introspection.
长 (zhǎng)
long
In Mandarin Chinese, the word '长' is used to describe something that has great length or duration. It can be used to describe physical objects, like a long road, or nonphysical things, such as a long time. While the word '长' commonly means 'long', it can also mean 'grow' or 'increase' or can be used as a reference for someone of higher status in certain contexts.
长凳 (zhǎng dèng)
bench
The Chinese word for bench is '长凳'. It is usually referred as a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone. It is commonly used in public areas like parks.
Example sentences with 长凳 →长度 (chángdù)
length
The Chinese word '长度' is used to refer to the measurement of something from end to end - the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions of an object. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the length of an object, the length of a piece of writing, or the period that something lasts.
长笛 (zhǎng dí)
flute
The Chinese word for flute is '长笛'. It is a high-pitched wind instrument widely used in both classical and modern music. The word can be used whenever referring to this particular instrument in a Chinese context, whether it's discussing an orchestra, a solo piece, or even just describing the instrument itself.
门 (mén)
door
The Chinese character '门' is used to refer to the concept of a door in English. It can be used in various contexts, similar to the usage of 'door' in English. For example, it can be used alone to refer to a physical door, or coupled with other words in expressions such as '门口' (doorway), '安全门' (safety door), '电梯门' (elevator door) and so on.
问题 (wèn tí)
problem
In Chinese, '问题' (wèn tí) translates to 'problem'. It is a commonly used word in both formal and casual contexts in Chinese-speaking communities. You might use this when you are discussing a problem or issue that needs to be addressed or solved.
闻 (wén)
smell
In Chinese, '闻' is used to denote the action of smelling something. It can be used both literally, such as smelling a flower, or figuratively, such as smelling trouble. Often, it can be combined with other characters to create more complex words or phrases related to the sense of smell.
Example sentences with 闻 →阅读 (yuè dú)
reading
The Chinese word for 'reading' is '阅读' which consists of two characters. The first character '阅' means to read or inspect and the second character '读' stands for read or study. It is a common word used in daily conversation and formal communication among Chinese speakers. You can use it in sentences like '我喜欢阅读书本' which means 'I like reading books'.
阶段 (jiēduàn)
phase
In Chinese, '阶段' refers to a stage or a phase, usually following a chronological order, in a process, development or a series of events. It can be used contextually in the same way we use 'phase' in English, referring to any distinct period in a sequence, development, or cycle.
Example sentences with 阶段 →阻挡 (zǔ dǎng)
block
The Chinese word '阻挡' is used in context quite similarly to 'block' in English. It can refer to physically blocking something or someone, or abstractly blocking a process or action. For example, one might use it to describe blocking a road, a path, or an idea.
陌生人 (mò shēng rén)
stranger
陌生人 (mòshēngrén) is often used in Chinese to refer to someone you do not know. It can be used in a variety of contexts, much like stranger in English. For example, you can say 'he is a stranger to me' - “他对我是一个陌生人” (Tā duì wǒ shì yīgè mòshēngrén).
Example sentences with 陌生人 →限制 (xiàn zhì)
limit
The Chinese word '限制' corresponds to 'limit' in English. It is used similarly to the English term, often referring to restrictions, boundaries, or confines in some scope or context. It can be used in a variety of settings, such as in legal, physical, or theoretical discussions.
Example sentences with 限制 →院子 (yuàn zi)
yard
The Chinese word '院子' is translated as 'yard' in English. It is commonly used to refer to an open area that’s next to a building or a house usually filled with grass or plants. It is often used in the context of people having conversations in their yard, doing yard work or children playing in the yard.
Example sentences with 院子 →陪审团 (Péishěntuán)
jury
The Chinese word '陪审团' (Péishěntuán) is used to refer to a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
隐藏 (yǐn cáng)
hide
In Chinese, '隐藏' is used to denote 'hide'. This word can be used in various contexts such as hiding oneself or an object. It is an action word for ceasing to keep or continue to keep oneself or a certain thing in a state or position that is not easily perceived or not noticed.
Example sentences with 隐藏 →集中 (jí zhōng)
concentrate
The term '集中' means to concentrate in Chinese. It is used to describe the action of focusing one's mental efforts towards a particular object or task. It is often used in various contexts similar to its English counterpart, such as concentrating on studies or concentrating on a work task.
Example sentences with 集中 →雇主 (gù zhǔ)
employer
The Chinese word for 'employer' is '雇主'. It is used in the context of employment similar to the English word 'employer', referring to a person, business, or organization that hires and pays people to work. It can be found in sentences such as 'he is a good employer (他是一个好雇主)' or 'I’m searching for a new employer (我在找新的雇主)'.
Example sentences with 雇主 →雇佣 (gù yōng)
employ
The Chinese word '雇佣' is used to describe the hiring or engaging of someone's services for wage or salary. It can be used in scenarios such as employment in a company, organization, or by an individual.