Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
雪 (xuě)
snow
The Chinese word for 'snow' is '雪' (xuě). It is usually used the same way as in English, to refer to the natural weather condition featuring soft, white flakes falling from the sky. It can also be used metaphorically, much like in English, to refer to something as being as pure as snow.
Example sentences with 雪 →需求 (xū qiú)
demand
The Chinese word for demand, '需求', is used to express a strong wish or a need. It can be used to describe something that is required or needed in a particular situation, just like the word 'demand' in English. For example, '市场需求' means 'market demand'. When talking about a demand for a product or service, the word can be used to describe the quantity of products or services that consumers want to buy at a certain price at a certain moment
Example sentences with 需求 →震惊 (zhèn jīng)
shock
'震惊' is the Chinese translation of the English word 'shock'. This is used to describe a strong emotional disturbance or a sudden disturbance. It can also be applied in different contexts to mean surprise, astonishment, or upset. Similar to English, it can be used both as a noun and a verb in this context.
Example sentences with 震惊 →青年 (qīngnián)
youth
In Chinese, '青年' refers to young people or the concept of youth. It can often be used to describe the period of life characterizing the transformation from adolescence to adulthood, typically signifying individuals within the age range of 14 to 28 years. It can be used in similar contexts as its English counterpart, pertaining to personal growth, development and issues relevant to the young population.
非法 (fēi fǎ)
illegal
The term '非法' in Chinese is used in similar contexts as the English word 'illegal'. It is used to refer to actions, objects or situations that are prohibited by law. For example, '非法赌博' would mean 'illegal gambling'.
Example sentences with 非法 →面包 (miànbāo)
bread
Although not a staple food in China, bread is gradually being enjoyed by more people, especially for breakfast.
Example sentences with 面包 →面试 (miànshì)
interview
The Chinese word '面试' is used in the same way as the English word 'interview'. It usually refers to a meeting in which someone is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a job or a course. It can be used in various sentences similar to its usage in English.
革命 (gémìng)
revolution
The Chinese word '革命' (gémìng) is used similarly to the English term 'revolution'. It often refers to a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system, or to a drastic or fundamental change in ways of thinking, working, or technology. It can be used in all the same situations 'revolution' would be used in English.
靴子 (xuēzǐ)
boot
The Chinese word for 'boot' is '靴子' (xuēzǐ). It is typically used similarly to the English word 'boot', referring to a type of footwear that covers the foot and part of the leg. It can be used in various contexts, and is also often seen in compound words, or phrases such as '雪地靴' (snow boots) and '军靴' (military boots).
Example sentences with 靴子 →鞋 (xié)
shoes
The Chinese word for 'shoes' is '鞋' (pronounced xié). Just like in English, this word can refer to many different types of footwear depending on the context. It's commonly used in everyday conversation, and you might often hear it in phrases like '鞋子' (xiézi, meaning 'pair of shoes') or '运动鞋' (yùndòng xié, meaning 'sneakers').
音乐 (yīn yuè)
music
In the context of movies, this term is used to describe a piece of music, song or anything musical that is used in the movie to enhance the movie watching experience for the audience.
Example sentences with 音乐 →音乐会 (yīn yuè huì)
concert
The Chinese word '音乐会' directly translates to 'music meeting', but is used in the context to refer to a concert. Just like in English, the word can be used to describe any gathering of musicians performing a piece in a public setting.
音调 (yīndiào)
tone
The Chinese word for 'tone' is '音调' (yīndiào). It is used in discussing music and the style or sound of someone's voice. However, in Chinese language learning, 'tone' has a specific importance as the change in pitch that can alter meaning of words entirely.
章节 (zhāng jié)
chapter
In Chinese, '章节' is used to refer to the individual segments or sections within a book, novel, law or any larger body of text. Similar to English, it allows authors to divide their work into manageable, topic-related parts.
页面 (yè miàn)
page
In Chinese, the word '页面' refers to a single side of a sheet of paper in a collection of sheets or in a book, magazine, etc. It can also be used to describe the particular section on a website or app.
顶部 (dǐng bù)
top
In English, 'top' is used to refer to the highest or uppermost part of something. Similar to the English context, '顶部' in Chinese also refers to the highest or uppermost part of something. It can be used in various contexts such as 'page top' (页面的顶部), 'hill top' (山的顶部) etc.
项目 (xiàng mù)
project
In Chinese, '项目' is widely used in both academia and business to refer to a project. This can be a research project, a business project, or any task that requires planning and execution. It is used almost identically to the English term 'project'.
顾客 (gù kè)
customer
The Chinese word for customer, '顾客', is often used in the context of a person or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. It is a common term used in commerce and business settings.
Example sentences with 顾客 →预算 (yùsuàn)
budget
In Chinese, '预算' refers to an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time. It is used in contexts relating to finance, business and economics, just like how 'budget' is used in English. As with the English term, '预算' can also be used as a verb, meaning to allocate funds for different purposes or costs.
Example sentences with 预算 →预约 (yùyuē)
reserve
In Chinese, '预约' means to reserve something. It may be utilized to reserve a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, or a ticket for a show, among other things. It's a frequently used word in various settings and is important to learn for practical conversations.
Example sentences with 预约 →领子 (lǐng zǐ)
collar
The Chinese word '领子' is used to denote the word 'collar' in English. It is commonly used in clothing context such as in shirts, dresses or coats. The term is broadly used all across China.
Example sentences with 领子 →领导 (lǐng dǎo)
lead
In Chinese, '领导' means to lead, direct or command. It is most often associated with leadership or guiding others, similar to the English usage of 'lead'. The word could be used in a variety of contexts, including business, education, and sports, just to name a few.
领导力 (lǐngdǎolì)
leadership
In Chinese, '领导力' (lǐngdǎolì) is commonly used to talk about the ability to lead others effectively. It can be used within various contexts, including but not limited to politics, business, or teamwork. Its usage is similar to how the term 'leadership' is used in English.
Example sentences with 领导力 →领带 (lǐngdài)
tie
领带 pronounced as 'lǐngdài', is the direct translation of the English word 'tie'. It is most commonly used to refer to the accessory worn around the neck for decorative purposes, usually by men. In Chinese, it can be used in different contexts just as in English, but mainly in formal settings or discussions related to fashion, business, or professional attire.
频道 (pín dào)
channel
In Chinese, 'channel' is translated as '频道' and it refers to a TV or radio broadcast station, a way, route, or means of communication or passage among a group of people. The usage of '频道' in Chinese is just like how 'channel' is used in English.
Example sentences with 频道 →颜色 (yánsè)
color
The Chinese word for 'color' is '颜色(yánsè)'. It refers to the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light. It is used the same way it is in English, to describe the hue, shade or tone of something.
额外 (é wài)
extra
The Chinese word '额外' is used similarly to the English word 'extra'. It refers to something that is in addition to what is usual or expected, or more than the usual amount. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in '额外的费用' (extra fee), '额外的工作' (extra work), or '额外的时间' (extra time).
Example sentences with 额外 →风景 (fēng jǐng)
landscape
The Chinese word '风景' refers to the scenery or view of a place, similar to the English word 'landscape'. It can be used to describe the views in nature, such as mountains, rivers, forests, but can also be used in other contexts to describe what one sees, like the 'landscape' of a city.
风暴 (fēng bào)
storm
In Chinese, the word for 'storm' is '风暴'. It is used much in the same way as in English, referring to a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. It carries the same connotations of chaos and intensity, and can be used metaphorically as well.
Example sentences with 风暴 →风格 (fēng gé)
style
The word '风格' in Chinese refers to 'style' in English. It is a versatile word used in many contexts. For instance, it can be used to discuss someone's manner of handwriting, dressing or designing. It can also refer to a specific kind of artistic expression or the way a certain task is performed. It is frequently used in daily conversations, business discussions, or in the field of arts.
Example sentences with 风格 →