Chinese Verbs Learning Resource
Explore this comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of Chinese verbs, their classification, usage, and conjugation patterns.
日志 (rì zhì)
log
In Chinese, '日志' refers to a log in the sense of a record of events, activities, or observations over a period of time. It can be used in various contexts, such as computer logs, or personal diary logs.
Example sentences with 日志 →日期 (rì qí)
date
In Chinese, '日期' refers to date in terms of calendar. It is used in a similar context as in English to indicate a particular day, month and year. For example, '今天是什么日期?' means 'What is the date today?'. It can also refer to an appointment or engagement at a particular time.
早餐 (zǎocān)
breakfast
In Chinese, 'breakfast' is translated to '早餐' (zǎocān). It is used in regular conversations to describe the meal eaten in the morning. It is widely used in the same context as the English word 'breakfast'. In most instances, natives use it to talk about the first meal of the day encouraging everyone that breakfast is very important.
Example sentences with 早餐 →时钟 (shí zhōng)
clock
In Chinese, the word for 'clock' is '时钟'. '时钟' is a noun that is used in reference to an instrument used for indicating and maintaining the time of the day, typically hung on the wall or placed on a desk. It is mostly used in sentences such as '请看看时钟' meaning 'Please look at the clock'.
时间 (shíjiān)
time
In Chinese, '时间' refers to the concept of time. This can refer to any point in time that is measurable in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, or years or any generalized duration. It can also be used in various contexts such as asking about the '时间' (time) or describing how much '时间' (time) something takes.
是 (shì)
to be
In Chinese, the word '是' serves as the verb 'to be'. It is primarily used to link two nouns, or a noun and an adjective, making a statement of equality, identification or classification. However, in Chinese, '是' is not used to link a noun and an adjective directly in the way 'to be' does in English.
显示 (xiǎn shì)
display
The Chinese word '显示' is the direct translation of the English word 'display'. It is used in the same way as 'display' in English when it comes to referring to make something visible or apparent. For example, a monitor 'displays' an image, in Chinese, we would say a monitor '显示' an image. The word can be used in various contexts like television screens, digital displays, and any public showing or an indication of a particular state or condition.
Example sentences with 显示 →暂停 (zàn tíng)
pause
In Chinese, '暂停' is widely used in the same context as 'pause' in English. It can mean a brief stop in action or speech. It can be used in a context like 'Press the pause button' - '按暂停按钮'. It can also be used to express a short delay, as in, 'Let's take a pause' - '我们来暂停一下'.
Example sentences with 暂停 →暗示 (àn shì)
imply
The Chinese word '暗示' means 'imply'. It is used similarly to the English term, applying to situations where something isn't directly stated. Instead, it's suggested or hinted at without being explicitly mentioned. This can be utilized in descriptions, narratives, or dialogue, where the speaker wishes to allude to something indirect.
Example sentences with 暗示 →暴露 (bào lù)
expose
The Chinese word '暴露' is used in a similar context as the English word 'expose'. It can be used to express revealing or uncovering something, typically something dishonest or illegal. For example, to expose a secret or to expose corruption. It is also used to indicate someone or something being uncovered and made more vulnerable, such as 'expose oneself to danger'.
曲调 (qǔ diào)
tune
The Chinese word '曲调' is equivalent to the English word 'tune'. It is generally used to describe a sequence of musical notes, which is pleasing when played or sung. Similarly, it can also refer to adjusting a musical instrument so it produces the correct sound, quite similar to its English counterpart usage.
Example sentences with 曲调 →替换 (tì huàn)
replace
The Chinese word '替换' is used to describe the action of substituting one thing for another, similar to the English word 'replace'. It could be used in various contexts such as system replacement, object replacement, or person replacement.
Example sentences with 替换 →有 (yǒu)
to have
In Chinese, '有' is used to express possession, existence, or being in a certain state. Similarly to English, it can be used in situations such as 'I have a book' (我有一本书) or 'There is a car over there' (那边有一辆车). It can also be used to indicate a certain condition, such as 'I'm busy' (我有忙).
有组织的 (yǒu zǔ zhī de)
organized
The Chinese word '有组织的' is used when describing items, people or events that are well planned, or systematically arranged in a manner that is considered efficient. This word can be used in both formal and informal settings. For example, you can use it to describe an organized meeting or an organized person.
有经验的 (yǒu jīng yàn de)
experienced
The Chinese phrase '有经验的' is used exactly as the English word 'experienced'. It is usually used before nouns to describe someone who is skillful in a particular field or job because he or she has done it for a long period. For instance, an experienced doctor would be '有经验的医生'.
Example sentences with 有经验的 →有限 (yǒu xiàn)
limited
The Chinese word '有限' is used to describe something that is not infinite or unlimited, but has certain boundaries or restrictions. It can apply to a variety of contexts, such as resources, abilities, time, etc.
Example sentences with 有限 →服务 (fúwù)
service
In Chinese, '服务' (fúwù) is a noun and verb which refers to 'service' in English. It is used in a variety of contexts such as customer service (客户服务), or service industry (服务行业). Despite the context, the word retains its implications of help, assistance, or benefit being provided by one party to another.
机会 (jī huì)
chance
In Chinese, the term '机会' is associated with the opportunity or chance which is often guided by conditions, time, or circumstances. It can be contextually used like it is in English while expressing a favorable set of circumstances that presents itself as an opportunity.
机器 (jīqì)
machine
The Chinese word for 'machine' is '机器' (jīqì). It is used in the same contexts as the English word 'machine'. It might refer to any type of mechanical apparatus or device, from a simple tool to complex computer systems. In sentences, it can be used as a noun to refer to a physical device or system.
杀 (shā)
kill
The Chinese word '杀' is used much the same as the English word 'kill'. It can be used to express the act of killing or destroying lives. It's often used in the context of war, crime, or in idiomatic expressions.
条 (tiáo)
strip
In Chinese, 'strip' is translated as '条'. It is often used to refer to a long, narrow piece of a thing, such as a strip of paper, fabric, or land. It is also used as a classifier for long, flexible objects such as dogs, snakes, pants, and roads.
来 (lái)
come
In Chinese, '来' is a commonly used verb that symbolizes movement towards the speaker or towards a specified place or position. It can be used in various contexts, just like 'come' in English. '来' also has other usages in different settings, but generally, it conveys the concept of moving or progressing towards a location or a state.
来源 (lái yuán)
source
'来源’ is a Chinese word which translates to 'source'. In Chinese language, the term ‘来源’ is usually used to denote the origin or the starting point of something. For instance, it can be used to indicate the source of a news article, the source of a river, or the source of a piece of information.
松 (sōng)
loose
The Chinese word '松' is used in the same contexts as the English word 'loose'. It can be used to describe loose clothing, loosely held objects or even abstract concepts such as loose standards or rules. It is a common adjective in Chinese.
Example sentences with 松 →果汁 (guǒ zhī)
juice
In Chinese, '果汁' (guǒ zhī) is used to refer to any type of juice, specifically those derived from fruits. It can be used in various contexts, just like its English counterpart, referring to a drink made from the liquid content of fruits.
Example sentences with 果汁 →柜台 (guì tái)
counter
The Chinese word '柜台' is often used in the context of a service or display counter. This may refer to a counter at a store, bank, or any other place where people are served. It can represent both the physical counter itself and the service area as a whole.
Example sentences with 柜台 →标记 (biāo jì)
mark
In Chinese, '标记' is used to denote a symbol, sign, notation, or indicator that has been put in place to identify, differentiate, represent or characterize something or someone. It can be used in the context of 'making a mark' on a document, map, chart or any other surface. It can also refer to a distinct impression or characteristic feature. Moreover, it can signify tagging or attributing in a sense of labelling or branding.
Example sentences with 标记 →标题 (biao ti)
title
The Chinese word for 'title' is '标题'. This can refer to the heading of a book, an article, or the name of a movie, etc. It is used in much the same way as the English word 'title', identifying the name or designation of something.
Example sentences with 标题 →根据 (gēn jù)
according
The Chinese word '根据' is used in the same context as 'according' in English. It often precedes the source or standard by which something is decided or judged. It's typically used in official, academic, or formal contexts.
框架 (kuàngjià)
frame
The Chinese word '框架' is used to represent 'frame' in English. It is often used when mentioning frames for pictures or reference, structural systems or frameworks. Just like 'frame' in English, '框架' can imply physical and metaphorical meanings depending on the context. It is also frequently utilized in the tech sector when referring to software or systems 'framework'.
Example sentences with 框架 →