Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
内容 (nèi róng)
content
The word '内容' in Chinese is used to refer to the subject matter or topics covered in a book, speech, movie, or some form of communication. It is used in a similar context as the English word 'content'. It can also refer to satisfaction or comfort in a similar way to English.
内部 (nèi bù)
internal
The Chinese word '内部' translates to 'internal' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the inside or interior of something, often in more formal or technical contexts. It can be used in various phrases and sentences, similar to its English equivalent.
Example sentences with 内部 →最后 (zuìhòu)
last
The Chinese word '最后' is used in a similar way as the English word 'last'. It can be used to refer to the final person or thing in a series, the final point or the end of a time period, or in several other situations where something comes after all others.
最多 (zui4 duo1)
most
In Mandarin Chinese, '最多' means 'most'. This word is a common way to express 'the greatest amount', 'the highest degree' or 'majority' of something in multiple contexts. For example, if you wanted to say 'he eats the most', you could say '他吃的最多'. Notice how '最多' is used after a verb and its object to signify a superlative degree in the action.
最大 (zuì dà)
maximum
最大 or 'zuì dà' is used in Chinese language to represent the largest or biggest amount/degree in some aspect. Its usage is generally the same as 'maximum' in English. It could refer to the greatest extent, the upper limit, the highest degree, or most extreme.
Example sentences with 最大 →最好 (zuì hǎo)
best
In Chinese, '最好' is used to represent the superlative degree of good, which is equivalent to the English word 'best'. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the quality of things, results of a competition, or personal preferences, etc. Just like how 'best' is used in English.
最小 (zuì xiǎo)
minimum
The Chinese word '最小' represents the smallest or least possible amount or degree, the same as 'minimum' in English. It is often used in contexts like mathematics, statistics, and everyday life to compare quantities.
Example sentences with 最小 →写作 (xiězuò)
writing
In Chinese, '写作' stands for 'writing'. It is commonly used to refer to the act of writing, such as in a school or professional context. This can be used to describe writing anything from books, articles, essays, and other types of documents.
军事 (jūnshì)
military
In Chinese, '军事' refers to anything relating to the armed forces or war. It can be used in complex terms like '军事行动' (military action) or '军事力量' (military power). Just like English, it can also be used to describe a person's demeanor or strategy, for example, '他的军事头脑' (his military mind).
Example sentences with 军事 →军队 (jūnduì)
army
The Chinese word for 'army' is '军队'. It is typically used in the same context as in English, referring to a large, organized group of soldiers who form part of a country's military forces. For example, you can say '中国的军队' which translates to 'China's army'.
农场 (nóng chǎng)
farm
In Chinese, '农场' is used to describe an area of land, as well as the buildings on it, which is used for growing crops and rearing animals. The word is often used in a similar context as it is in English, referring to agricultural activities and industries.
农民 (nóngmín)
farmer
The word '农民' in Chinese is used to denote a person engaged in farming or agriculture. The term is being used the same way as in English. For example, they might say '那个人是一个农民' which translates to 'That person is a farmer'.
Example sentences with 农民 →冠军 (guàn jūn)
championship
In Chinese, '冠军' is used to denote the title of the top performer in a competition, usually in sports. Similar to English, it can be used in both singular and plural forms to describe both the event and the person or team that wins it.
冬天 (dōng tiān)
winter
In Chinese, '冬天' is used to describe the season winter. It can be used in many contexts, such as '我喜欢冬天', which means 'I like winter'. The use of this word is not limited to any certain rule and can be used whenever referring to the season winter.
冰 (bīng)
ice
In Chinese, '冰' is used in the same way 'ice' is used in English. It typically refers to the frozen state of water, and can be used literally or metaphorically. For example, in a literal sense, one might say '这个冷饮有很多冰' ('This cold drink has a lot of ice'). In a metaphorical sense, it may be used to convey the hardness or coldness of a material or an item.
冰箱 (bīngxiāng)
refrigerator
The Chinese word for refrigerator is '冰箱' and it is commonly used in Chinese households. A refrigerator, as in English, is for preserving food and keeping items cold. It's as commonly used in China as it is in any part of the world.
冲突 (chōng tū)
conflict
The Chinese word '冲突' is used to represent collision, contention or dispute between two or more parties, and is generally used in the context of social, political, or personal interactions. It can be used to describe both physical and ideological disagreements or confrontations.
Example sentences with 冲突 →决心 (jué xīn)
resolution
The Chinese word '决心' embodies the same meaning as 'resolution' in English. It is often used when individuals decide to do something and resolve to stick to it. This can range from making a decision, planning a fresh start, or settling a belief. The determination behind the word hints at a powerful and conscious choice.
Example sentences with 决心 →出口 (chū kǒu)
exit
The Chinese word '出口' is used to denote an exit or way out from a place or situation, much like how it is used in English. It is often found in public places like airports, train stations or shopping malls to guide people towards the exit.
击败 (jí bài)
beat
The Chinese word '击败' is used to represent the action of overcoming or defeat someone or something, similar to the English word 'beat'. It is commonly used in contests, matches or games scenario to articulate someone winning over their opponent.
Example sentences with 击败 →刀 (dāo)
knife
The Chinese word for knife, '刀', is usually used in the context of cutlery or tools for cutting. It can be used in compound words to denote specific types of knives, such as 餐刀 - 'meal knife' or a 'table knife'. Like other Chinese nouns, it can be combined with numbers and measure words to indicate quantity.
Example sentences with 刀 →分享 (fēnxiǎng)
share
The Chinese word '分享' is used in the context of sharing something with someone. This could be referring to sharing a physical object, some kind of information or intangible things such as experiences or feelings. Similar to English, it can be used both in the context of 'sharing (doing an action)' and 'to share (objective)' depending on the grammatical structure of the sentence.
分布 (fēn bù)
distribution
The Chinese word '分布' is used to describe the way things are spread over a certain area or period of time. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including statistical, geographical, and chronological distribution.
分开 (fēnkāi)
separate
The word '分开' means to separate or divide something, usually into two or more parts. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including physical separation, conceptual separation, or even separation between people or groups. For example, '我们需要分开这些书，一部分给你，一部分给我' means 'We need to separate these books, some for you, some for me.'
Example sentences with 分开 →分支 (fēn zhī)
branch
The Chinese translation of 'branch' is '分支' (fēn zhī). In English, branch refers to a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough. It can also refer to a division of a business or other organization, or a conceptual division or offshoot. Similarly, in Chinese context '分支' can be used to describe a subdivision or a secondary part of something larger or more complex, such as an organization or a concept.
Example sentences with 分支 →分析 (fēn xī)
analysis
The Chinese word for 'analysis' is '分析'. This word is used in similar contexts as the English word 'analysis'. It is mainly used when dividing a complex topic into simpler parts to understand it.
分析师 (fēn xī shī)
analyst
In Chinese, the word '分析师' translates to 'analyst'. An analyst is a person who does analysis, particularly in the context of business or science. It's often used to denote various job titles such as a business analyst, financial analyst, or systems analyst etc.
Example sentences with 分析师 →分裂 (fēn liè)
split
The Chinese word '分裂' is used in a similar way to 'split' in English, often referring to distinguishable separation or division, either in a physical or abstract context. Just like in English, it can be used to describe anything from the division of cells (物理分裂) to a group of people breaking up (集団分裂).
分钟 (fēn zhōng)
minute
'分钟' is used in Chinese exactly the same way 'minute' is used in English. It is a measure of time that is equivalent to 60 seconds. It can be used to express the duration of time, the time on a clock, or the preciseness of a particular moment.
切片 (qiē piàn)
slice
The Chinese term '切片' mirrors that of 'slice' in English and is often used to describe the act of slicing something into multiple parts or a part cut off from a whole. It is most commonly used in the context of food preparation or computer programming to represent a subarray.
Example sentences with 切片 →