Noun
Information, examples, and exercises related to nouns, which are words that denote a person, place, thing, or idea.
发光 (fā guāng)
shine
In Chinese, '发光' is used to describe something that emits, reflects, or even glows with light. It can be used to describe everything from stars in the night sky to a person who shines with talent or kindness.
Example sentences with 发光 →发动机 (fādòngjī)
engine
In Chinese, '发动机' represents the term 'engine'. It is a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion. It's widely used in discussing various types of machines, such as car engine, airplane engine, or even engine of growth in economic contexts.
Example sentences with 发动机 →发展 (fā zhǎn)
development
In Chinese, '发展' is used to describe the process of developing or growing, be it in areas such as business, skills, personal growth, or a nation. Its usage is similar to that of 'development' in English. It's a commonly used word in both informal and formal conversations.
叔叔 (shūshu)
uncle
The Chinese word '叔叔' is used to address the younger brother of one's father. It is a formal term and is used in many contexts such as introductions, conversations, and in writings. It is a respectful way to address or mention one's paternal uncle.
Example sentences with 叔叔 →叔叔/阿姨 (shū shū/ā yí)
Uncle/Aunt
The Chinese words '叔叔' and '阿姨' can both denote 'uncle' or 'aunt'. However, '叔叔' is commonly used for the younger brother of one's father, while '阿姨' refers to the sister of one's father or the wife of one's father's brother. These words can also be used out of respect for an older male or older female figure whether they're family related or not.
取消 (qǔ xiāo)
cancel
The word '取消' is used similarly to the English word 'cancel'. It is often used in contexts such as cancelling a meeting (取消会议), cancelling an order (取消订单), or cancelling a subscription (取消订阅).
Example sentences with 取消 →变化 (biàn huà)
change
In Chinese, '变化' is often used to denote 'change' or 'transformation' in various contexts. It can relate to a change in circumstances, behavior, ideas, etc. Always in motion, change reflects the dynamic nature of life.
口 (kǒu)
mouth
In Chinese, the symbol口 (kǒu) represents 'mouth'. It is used in a variety of contexts similar to English, such as expressing the act of eating or speaking, and even as a measure word for certain class of things. As an example, '一口' (yīkǒu) means 'a bite' when combined with food.
Example sentences with 口 →句子 (jù zǐ)
sentence
In Chinese, '句子' means sentence. It is commonly used to refer to a set of words that is complete in itself, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main constant and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses. Like English, a Chinese sentence also has grammar and syntax that govern its structure.
Example sentences with 句子 →可能 (kě néng)
possible
The Chinese word '可能' is used to express the meaning of 'possible' in English. It is often used to denote the feasibility or likelihood of something in sentences.
可能性 (kě néng xìng)
possibility
The Chinese word '可能性' is equivalent to 'possibility' in English. It is used to indicate the chance that a particular situation will occur or used to talk about something that may be true or may happen but is not certain. It is used in general conversations, written language and in various domains.
司机 (sī jī)
driver
The Chinese word for driver, 司机, is used in the same way as in English. It can refer to someone who operates and controls a vehicle such as a car, bus or truck. It is also often used in compound words relating to driving, like 'bus driver' (公交司机) or 'taxi driver' (出租车司机).
Example sentences with 司机 →合同 (hé tong)
contract
The Chinese word '合同' is used to refer to a binding agreement between two or more persons or parties, especially one legally enforceable. It is commonly used in legal, business and daily context. It could refer to any type of contract like employment contract, service contract etc.
Example sentences with 合同 →合唱 (hé chàng)
chorus
The Chinese word '合唱' refers to the act of singing together in a group for a song or in a performance. This is very similar to the English word 'chorus', where a group of people sing together simultaneously, either in unison or in parts. In many traditional Chinese songs or operas, a chorus plays an important role in adding musical depth and drama.
吉他 (jí tā)
guitar
In Chinese, guitar is translated as '吉他' (jí tā). It is used pretty much in the same way as in English, referring to the popular stringed musical instrument. It might come up in conversation about music, hobbies, or shopping for musical instruments.
同事 (tóng shì)
colleague
The word '同事' in Chinese is used exactly the same as the word 'colleague' in English. It refers to a person with whom one works, particularly in a profession or business. You can use it in different situations whether at work or social gatherings.
同志 (tóng zhì)
comrade
In Chinese, '同志' (comrade) is a term traditionally used in a political context to denote a member of a socialist or communist party. In the modern context, it is also commonly used to refer to a fellow worker or colleague in daily conversation. Remember to use it in proper context as not to create a inadvertent political connotation.
同情 (tóng qíng)
sympathy
The Chinese word '同情' is often used to denote feelings of pity or compassion towards someone who is struggling or is in a tough situation. While '同情' can be used in a variety of contexts, it most often appears in discussions about emotional reactions to others' hardships or in conversations about social and personal issues.
Example sentences with 同情 →名声 (míngshēng)
reputation
The Chinese word '名声' is similar to the English word 'reputation', it mainly refers to the common opinion that people have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behavior or character.
Example sentences with 名声 →名字 (míngzì)
name
The Chinese word for 'name' is '名字'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to the identification of a person, place, thing, etc. For instance, '我的名字是...' translates to 'My name is...'. It can be used in all similar contexts where the English word 'name' would be used.
后 (hòu)
back
In Chinese, the word '后' is used to indicate the back of something, or to represent the opposite of front. It can also mean behind or after, depending on the context. It is a common word with multiple uses and is found in many phrases and expressions.
后悔 (hòuhuǐ)
regret
The Chinese word '后悔' refers to feeling sorry or sadness for something one has done or failed to do, just like 'regret' in English. It is used in similar contexts, whether in sentences such as 'I regret not going to the party' (我后悔没有去那个派对) or 'She regrets her decision' (她后悔她的决定).
Example sentences with 后悔 →后果 (hòu guǒ)
consequence
The Chinese word '后果' translates to 'consequence' in English. In the Chinese language, '后果' is used to denote the result or outcome born from a particular action/action. Much like the English 'consequence', it can be used both in positive and negative senses. However, it is usually used in a more serious or formal context.
Example sentences with 后果 →含义 (hán yì)
meaning
The Chinese word '含义' translates to 'meaning' in English. It is used to express the significance or purpose of a term or phrase, just like in English. It can be used in various contexts, such as understanding the '含义' of a specific Chinese character, a sentence, or a concept. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in efficient and effective communication.
Example sentences with 含义 →听力 (tīng lì)
hearing
In Chinese, the term '听力' is used to denote the physical ability to hear. It often refers to auditory sense and is used in various contexts, including medical, auditory testing, or language learning, where it refers to listening comprehension.
Example sentences with 听力 →吹 (chuī)
blow
The Chinese term '吹' is the equivalent of the English word 'blow'. It is used in similar contexts as in English. You may use it when referring to the act of blowing air out of your mouth or blowing out a candle. Moreover, it is also applicable in context like blowing a whistle. However, be careful when using it as it may not represent all English contexts of 'blow'.
Example sentences with 吹 →员工 (yuán gōng)
employee
In Chinese, '员工' refers to an individual who is hired to provide services to a company on a regular basis in exchange for compensation and who does not provide these services as part of an independent business. It is widely used in business, corporations, and companies to refer to their workers.
周 (zhōu)
week
In Chinese, the word '周' is used to indicate a period of seven consecutive days. It's similar to how the term is used in English, with the week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday.
周期 (zhōu qī)
period
In Chinese, the word '周期' is used to describe a period of time, similar to the English usage of the term 'period'. This can pertain to any duration of time that is specific and recurring. It is utilized widely in both day-to-day conversation and formal context.
周末 (zhōu mò)
weekend
The word '周末' is used in Chinese much in the same way 'weekend' is used in English, to refer to Saturday and Sunday or the last two days of the week. You can use it in sentences like '这个周末我会去购物' meaning 'I will go shopping this weekend'.
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