Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
包装 (bāozhuāng)
wrap
The Chinese word for 'wrap' is '包装'. It is commonly used in the same context as it is in English. For instance, when referring to wrapping a gift or food items. It's also used in context of packaging.
包裹 (bāo guǒ)
package
The Chinese word '包裹' is used similarly to the English word 'package'. It typically refers to a parcel or a bundle of items wrapped for shipping. It can be used in various contexts such as post office, online shopping and transportation.
Example sentences with 包裹 →匆忙 (Cōngmáng)
rush
In Chinese, 'rush' is translated as '匆忙' (Congmang). It is used similar to English, when one is in a hurry or needs to speed up. It can be used in various contexts including rushing to work, school or any kind of event.
Example sentences with 匆忙 →化学 (huà xué)
chemistry
The Chinese word for chemistry, '化学', is used in similar contexts as in English, referring to the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It can be used both in educational and professional situations, and it includes the study of substances, compounds, and their reactions.
北 (běi)
north
The Chinese word for 'north' is '北'. It is one of the basic directions along with south, east, and west. In China, 'north' is considered the most important direction because the capital, Beijing, is located in the north. It is often used in daily conversation and can also be used in a variety of different contexts.
区 (qū)
district
In Chinese, '区' is used to denote an area or a section in a city that has a distinct character or purpose. It could refer to both residential, commercial and historical districts.
区域 (qū yù)
area
The Chinese word '区域' is used to refer to a specific region, zone, or area in a larger space. It can apply to a geographical area, a specific zone in a building, or a sector in an industry, among other uses.
医生 (yī shēng)
doctor
The Chinese word '医生' refers to a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
医院 (yī yuàn)
hospital
The Chinese word for 'hospital' is '医院'. It is commonly used in China to refer to places where patients are treated by medical professionals. Just like in English, the word can be used in a variety of contexts, such as asking for directions to the nearest hospital, or talking about a visit to the hospital for a check-up or treatment. The sense or usage would then be determined by the context it is used in.
十字 (shí zì)
cross
The Chinese term for 'cross' is '十字', which is used in the same contexts as in English. It could refer to the religious symbol, an intersection, or the action of passing from one side to another. Similar to English, it can also be used metaphorically in different expressions.
Example sentences with 十字 →午夜 (wǔ yè)
midnight
In Chinese, '午夜' (wǔ yè) refers to the middle of the night. This term is often used in contexts such as describing the time of an event, in mentions about late-night activities, or in literary and storytelling contexts to set the stage for a particular scene.
午餐 (wǔcān)
lunch
In Chinese, '午餐' means lunch. It is usually the meal eaten in the middle of the day, generally around midday or early afternoon. Depending on the region, it could include a variety of dishes, traditionally includes rice or noodles, alongside vegetables, meat, or fish. It is integral to Chinese culture, and people often take a small break from work to have their '午餐'.
Example sentences with 午餐 →协议 (xié yì)
agreement
The Chinese word '协议' is used to represent a consensus or understanding reached by two or more parties. It can be used in various situations such as business, legal, and political contexts. Just like in English, this word is primarily used to indicate a formal arrangement. However, it can also be used in casual situations where two or more individuals come to a mutual understanding.
Example sentences with 协议 →单位 (dān wèi)
unit
In Chinese, '单位' is used to represent 'unit' and it is usually used in context to measure or denote a standard measure for a physical quantity. It's used in a wide variety of situations from scientific calculations to everyday usage and can be used to refer to an individual thing or person that is part of a larger group or system.
卡片 (kǎ piàn)
card
In Chinese, '卡片' is used to refer to any type of card, just like in English. It could be a greeting card, credit card or game card. When using it in a sentence, you can put it after a noun to specify the type of the card, as in '信用卡' which means credit card.
卡车 (kǎ chē)
truck
In Chinese language, 'truck' is translated as '卡车'. It is primarily used to represent any large vehicle that is designed to carry heavy loads, especially on highways. Similar to its use in English, '卡车' can be found in various contexts related to transportation, logistics, and construction industries.
卧室 (wòshì)
bedroom
The Chinese word for bedroom is '卧室'. This refers to a room designated for sleeping or resting. It is typically furnished with a bed and may also include other necessary furniture like a wardrobe. Just like in English, the Chinese word '卧室' can be used in a variety of contexts all related to housing, sleeping arrangements or interior design.
Example sentences with 卧室 →印象 (yìnxiàng)
impress
The Chinese word '印象' is often used to express the verb 'impress'. It is primarily used to refer to the influence or effect that someone or something has on a person's thoughts or feelings. It can also be used in other various contexts, depending on the sentence.
卷 (juǎn)
plump
The Chinese word '卷' is used in similar contexts as the word 'roll'. It can indicate the action of rolling something up, or it can refer to a rolled up item, such as a scroll. It's also frequently used to describe the rolling or swirling motion, similar to how we would use 'roll' in English.
Example sentences with 卷 →历史 (lì shǐ)
history
The Chinese word for 'history' is '历史'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to past events, the study of past events, or a record or account, often in written form. For example, '世界历史' refers to 'world history', while '学习历史' means 'study history'.
历史学家 (lì shǐ xué jiā)
historian
The Chinese word '历史学家' is used to refer to a person who studies and writes about the past, and is seen as an authority on it. Just like in English, this word can be used in various contexts where the profession of the person is relevant or important.
压力 (yā lì)
pressure
In Chinese, '压力' (yā lì) is used in a similar context as in English, to refer to the burden or stress that one experiences in either a physical or psychological context. It is often used in day to day conversations pertaining to work stress or any form of negative pressure.
原则 (yuánzé)
principle
原则 (yuánzé) in Chinese is used just like principle in English. It can refer to a basic truth or law in academic contexts. It can also mean a moral or behavioral guideline. For example, we can say '守原则' (shǒu yuánzé) which means 'stick to principles'.
Example sentences with 原则 →原因 (yuán yīn)
reason
The Chinese word '原因' is used much like the English word 'reason'. It is used to explain why something happened or to justify an action. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Similar to English, it can be used in a question asking 'why' or in a statement providing the 'reason' for something.
原始的 (yuán shǐ de)
original
The Chinese word '原始的' is used to describe something that is first or earliest, keeping its initial status and not having been altered. It can be used in many contexts, the same way 'original' is used in English. For example, it can be used to describe the original version of a book, the original taste of a food, or an original idea, among other things.
Example sentences with 原始的 →厨房 (chú fáng)
kitchen
The Chinese word '厨房' is used to refer to the room where cooking or food preparation takes place, equivalent to the English 'kitchen'. This could include anything from a small room in a residential house to large commercial kitchens in restaurants or cafeterias.
县 (xiàn)
county
The Chinese word '县' is used to describe a level of local government that is below a province, an autonomous region, or municipality and above a town or city. It is roughly equivalent to a 'county' in Western contexts. China has over 2,800 county-level divisions, which include counties, county-level cities, banners, autonomous banners, autonomous counties, and special districts.
友谊 (yǒuyì)
friendship
This term is used to refer to the emotions or conduct of friends, or the state of being friends. It is one of the commonly used words in Chinese to express the affection between friends.
Example sentences with 友谊 →双 (shuāng)
double
The Chinese word '双' is used as an adjective and noun equivalent to English 'double'. It is used primarily to indicate a pair or a twosome. Its context of usage varies across sentences according to the terms it is paired with.
Example sentences with 双 →反馈 (fǎnkuì)
feedback
The Chinese word '反馈' (fǎnkuì) is typically used to refer to feedback, response, or reaction that one gets from others. The word can be used in various contexts such as 'providing feedback on an essay' or 'getting feedback from a teacher'. It is primarily used in professional and academic settings.