Chinese Verbs Learning Resource
Explore this comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of Chinese verbs, their classification, usage, and conjugation patterns.
纪律 (jì lǜ)
discipline
In Chinese, the word 'discipline' translates to '纪律'. Unlike English, Chinese verbs do not require modification for different tense, similar to '纪律' which is always used as it is. It is often used in schools, army, social organizations and workplaces, to indicate rules that govern behavior.
Example sentences with 纪律 →线索 (xiàn suǒ)
clue
The Chinese word '线索' is used to refer to any information or evidence that helps in problem solving or in finding out the truth, just like the English word 'clue'. It is often used in detective novels, mystery movies, and legal contexts.
Example sentences with 线索 →练习 (liàn xí)
to practice
The Chinese word for 'to practice' is '练习'. It is often used in a similar manner as in English, to describe the act of engaging in an activity repeatedly for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's proficiency. For example, you might hear it used in sentences such as '我需要更多的练习' ('I need more practice') or '你应该每天练习' ('You should practice every day').
细节 (xì jié)
detail
The Chinese word '细节' is used very similarly to the English word 'detail'. It refers to an individual feature, fact, or item. It can be used in different contexts and situations to specify or emphasize on a certain or exact part of something. For example, it can be used to talk about the details of a story, a project or a plan.
结合 (jié hé)
combine
The Chinese word '结合' is used similarly to how 'combine' is used in English. In general, it can refer to merging two or more things together to form a single entity. It is commonly used in various contexts such as in cooking recipes, science experiments, business strategy etc. It can also convey a deeper connotation of thoughtful integration and coordination.
结婚 (jié hūn)
marry
The Chinese word for 'marry' is '结婚.' It is commonly used in many expressions regarding marriage, such as proposing marriage, marriage ceremonies, etc. It is important to note that the word is used as a verb, similar to English usage.
结束 (jiéshù)
end
The Chinese word '结束' is used similarly to the English word 'end'. It can be used to signify both the physical end point of something or the ending of a period of time, event, or process. It can be used in a wide variety of contexts, such as book endings, movie endings, the end of a road, or the conclusion of events.
Example sentences with 结束 →结构 (jié gòu)
structure
The Chinese word '结构' is used to refer to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. It can be used in many contexts just as it is in English, such as in sentence '这个句子的结构很复杂' ('The structure of this sentence is complex.')
Example sentences with 结构 →结果 (jiéguǒ)
result
The Chinese word for 'result' is '结果' (jiéguǒ). It is normally used in a similar context as in English, referring to the outcome or consequence of actions or events. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and is widely used in an academic or scientific setting while discussing the results or findings of an experiment or study.
给 (gěi)
give
The Chinese word '给' is usually used to express the action of giving something to someone, similar to how the word 'give' is used in English. It can be used in a multitude of contexts, such as giving a gift, giving a person time, or giving a response. It is a very common word in Chinese language.
继续 (jì xù)
continue
The Chinese word '继续' is used to represent the continuation of an action or a state that already started. Similar to the English word 'continue', it is often used in both informal conversation and formal writings.
绳子 (shéngzi)
rope
In Chinese, '绳子' means 'rope'. It is generally used in the same way as in English, to refer to a long, thick line or cord, frequently used for tying, binding, or fastening. It may also be used metaphorically in some contexts, just as 'rope' in English can be a metaphor for connection or binding.
Example sentences with 绳子 →维度 (wéi dù)
dimension
In Chinese, '维度' is used to describe a measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length. It can be applied in the context of geometry, physics, as well as more abstract discussions such as the dimensions of a problem or a situation. The usage is largely similar to English.
Example sentences with 维度 →维持 (wéi chí)
maintain
'维持' is a Chinese word used in various contexts, quite similar to English. It could refer to maintaining or keeping the status of something, continuing with a certain behavior or situation, or maintaining the function of a tool or equipment. For instance, in a sentence, you could say 'She maintained her composure during the stressful situation', translated as '她在压力情况下保持冷静'.
缓解 (huǎn jiě)
relieve
The Chinese word '缓解' equates to 'relieve' in English.. This word is commonly used in scenarios of relieving stress, pain or pressure. This could be physical or mental. Example, if a medicine helps to reduce pain in Chinese, you can say it could '缓解' pain.
Example sentences with 缓解 →缺乏 (quē fá)
lack
The Chinese word '缺乏' is used similarly to the English word 'lack'. It can be used to express the absence or deficiency of something, and it can also be used in various contexts such as in expressing the lack of time, resources, skills, etc. For example, '我缺乏时间' means 'I lack time'.
Example sentences with 缺乏 →网 (wǎng)
net
In Chinese, '网' is a common word which means 'net'. It can be used in various contexts such as sports (like tennis net), fishing net, or even metaphorical contexts like the internet (which is '互联网'). The concept of its usage remains the same as in English; symbolizing a network or a grid-like structure.
Example sentences with 网 →网站 (wǎngzhàn)
web
The Chinese word for 'web' is '网站' which is mainly used to describe things related to the internet or network. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with other words to refer to a specific type of website or web page.
Example sentences with 网站 →网络 (wǎngluò)
network
In Chinese, '网络' (wǎngluò) refers to a network or netting. It can be used to describe a computer network, a social network, an organizational network, and so on. Furthermore, it can also refer to the internet.
罢工 (bà gōng)
strike
The Chinese word '罢工' is used to describe a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees in a business to work. This is usually in response to employee grievances, and is similar in context to the use of 'strike' in English.
Example sentences with 罢工 →羞耻 (xiū chǐ)
shame
In Chinese, '羞耻' expresses the feeling of embarrassment, humiliation or disgrace – similar to its English counterpart 'shame'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, often relating to a personal feeling of guilt or dishonor due to one’s own or another’s actions.
Example sentences with 羞耻 →群 (qún)
group
In Chinese, '群' represents a concept of collection or group. It can be used to refer to a group of people, animals, or objects. It is often used in conjunction with other words to define the specific type of group. For example, '朋友群' means 'group of friends' and '学习群' means 'study group'. Despite different contexts, the general concept remains the same - a grouping of certain individual elements into one collective unit.
翅膀 (chì bǎng)
wing
The Chinese word '翅膀' refers to the limb or appendages that an animal uses to fly, same as 'wing' in English. It can also figuratively mean a subsidiary or a support system, just like the way 'wing' is used metaphorically in English.
翻译 (fānyì)
translate
In Chinese, '翻译' is used to refer to the process of translating from one language to another. Similar to English, it can be used as a verb or a noun. For example, '我会翻译这个句子' means 'I can translate this sentence'. As a noun, '他是我的翻译' means 'He is my translator'.
老板 (lǎo bǎn)
boss
In Chinese, the word '老板' is used to refer to a boss or someone who is in charge, particularly in a business setting. It is used similarly to how 'boss' is used in English, whether to denote a superior at work, or more colloquially, to refer to someone who has authority or control.
Example sentences with 老板 →考虑 (kǎo lǜ)
consider
The Chinese word '考虑' is used similarly to the English word 'consider'. It implies the process of thinking about something carefully before making a decision. It could be used in the context of making big life decisions or even simple daily choices.
职业 (zhí yè)
career
The Chinese word '职业' is used to refer to one's profession or occupation. It's often used when asking about what someone does for a living, as well as discussing career prospects or choices.
职员 (zhí yuán)
clerk
The Chinese word '职员' is typically used in any context that would require the usage of 'clerk' in English. It is often used to refer to office or administrative workers, especially in the context of government or large corporate office structures.
联想 (lián xiǎng)
associate
The Chinese word '联想' is directly translated as 'associate'. It is often used in sentences to express the action of connecting ideas together or creating a link between two things. It can also be used to define a relationship between people, suggesting a partnership or companionship.
Example sentences with 联想 →联系 (lián xì)
contact
The Chinese word '联系' is used in the context of connecting, reaching out, or getting in touch with someone or something. It is often used in both formal and informal conversations. For example, one could use it to say '联系我', meaning 'contact me'.