Chinese Verbs Learning Resource
Explore this comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of Chinese verbs, their classification, usage, and conjugation patterns.
季节 (jìjié)
season
In Chinese, '季节' is used to describe a significant period of the year characterized by certain weather conditions, temperature, or other natural phenomena. It is used similarly as 'season' in English, but can't be used to indicate sport seasons or TV show seasons.
学习 (xué xí)
learn
“学习” is a common Chinese word used to express the activity of acquiring knowledge. It is often used in sentences to express the act of studying, learning, or educating oneself. It's a very popular word in an academic or educational context.
学期 (xué qī)
term
In Chinese, 'term' is often translated to '学期' which refers to a specific period of time in an academic year during which lessons are held. The same word is also used in legal and technical contexts.
守卫 (shǒu wèi)
guard
The Chinese word '守卫' is used in a similar context as the English word 'guard'. It refers to a person who protects a place, object, or another person, and can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. For example, it could mean a security guard, or metaphorically speaking, someone protecting their interests or beliefs.
Example sentences with 守卫 →安定 (ān dìng)
settle
In Chinese, 'settle' translates to '安定'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as settling in a new home, settling down to start a family, or settling one's mind. It carries the idea of establishing stability or creating a peaceful state.
Example sentences with 安定 →安装 (ān zhuāng)
install
The Chinese word '安装' is often used to describe the act of setting up or installing a software or equipment. It is mostly used in the context of technology like installing a program on a computer. However, it can also refer to the installation of things in general, like installing a new air conditioner.
Example sentences with 安装 →安静 (ānjìng)
quiet
In Chinese, '安静' represents the English word 'quiet'. It is mainly used in Mandarin in the same contexts as 'quiet' might be used in English - for example, to describe a lack of noise, or a calm, tranquil atmosphere. It can describe anything from environment to people to situations, and is often used in requests or commands for less noise or disturbance.
完成 (wán chéng)
finish
The Chinese word '完成' is used in the context of finish, complete, or accomplish in English. It can be used to describe both the action and the state of completion. For example, in the sentence '我完成了这个任务', it means 'I have finished this task'.
完美 (wán měi)
perfect
The Chinese word '完美' is used to describe something that is flawless or has reached an ideal state. It can be used in similar contexts to the English word 'perfect', such as describing objects, performances, people's appearances and etc. For example, '这是一场完美的表演' means 'This is a perfect performance'.
实施 (shí shī)
implement
The Chinese term for 'implement' is '实施'. It is most often used in the same contexts as in English, meaning to put a plan, decision, or agreement into effect. The term can be used in various scenarios, such as in business strategies, government policies, laws, and more.
Example sentences with 实施 →实现 (shíxiàn)
achieve
The Chinese word '实现' (achieve) is used in the context of fulfilling a goal or realizing a dream. It can be used in various sentence structures depending on the scenario. Like in English, it is a verb.
Example sentences with 实现 →实践 (shíjiàn)
practice
The chinese word '实践' is used similarly to how 'practice' is used in English. It refers to the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as contrasted with theories related to it. It can also refer to repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
审查 (shěn chá)
review
The Chinese word '审查' is the equivalent of the English word 'review'. It is used to describe the process of looking at or considering again an item, idea or piece of work to check its quality or to think about it deeply. '审查' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and could be used in situations such as reviewing a book, a paper, a performance etc.
Example sentences with 审查 →宣布 (xuan1 bu2)
announce
The Chinese word '宣布' is used in the same way as the English word 'announce'. It is used when you want to formally or officially tell people about something, or make it known publicly. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, in a variety of contexts, including news reports, public speeches, and formal writing.
Example sentences with 宣布 →对待 (duì dài)
treat
The Chinese word '对待' is used as a verb, implying how you handle, deal with or respond to someone or something. It equates to the English word 'treat'. It can be used in a wide range of contexts, including how we treat other humans, animals, the environment, or even ourselves.
寻找 (xúnzhǎo)
seek
The Chinese word '寻找' is used just like the English word 'seek'. It refers to the act of looking for someone or something. It can be used in a variety of context such as seeking a solution, seeking help, seeking advice, etc.
将 (jiāng)
shall
In Chinese, '将' (pronounce as 'jiāng') is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, it is often used as a future tense marker, similar to 'shall' in English. Besides, it can also mean 'to be going to', 'will' or 'to be about to', depending on the sentence it is used in. Please note that direct translations do not always hold the same connotations or cultural nuances as the original language.
Example sentences with 将 →射击 (shè jī)
shoot
The Chinese word '射击' is used exactly like its English counterpart 'shoot'. Like in English, it can be used to refer to firing a gun, shooting a ball in sport like basketball or soccer, or in metaphorical context like shooting a movie. It's a versatile term that could be used in different scenarios.
尊重 (zūn zhòng)
respect
The Chinese term '尊重' directly translates to 'respect' in English. This term is widely used in Chinese culture across all aspects, whether family, school, or social relationships. It reflects the value of acknowledging the views, feelings, space, and rights of others. Replacing it in subjects or objects in sentence expresses the act of respect.
Example sentences with 尊重 →小费 (xiǎo fèi)
tip
In Chinese, '小费' is usually given to the service workers such as waiters, bellboys, taxi drivers, etc as a token of appreciation for their good service. This is similar to the culture in the Western countries where it is common to leave a small amount of money, called 'tip', according to the quality of service.
Example sentences with 小费 →尖锐 (jiān ruì)
sharp
In Chinese, '尖锐' connotes both physical sharpness, such as the sharpness of a knife, as well as abstract sharpness, like a sharp mind or sharp criticism. It can be used in various contexts just like in English.
Example sentences with 尖锐 →尝试 (chángshì)
attempt
The Chinese word '尝试' translates directly to 'attempt' in English. It is typically used in contexts where one is trying to do or achieve something, often something new or challenging.
Example sentences with 尝试 →层 (ceng)
layer
In Chinese, '层' (ceng) is used much in the same way as 'layer' in English. It can be used to refer to a layer of a cake, a story of a building, a layer of clothing, a level of bureaucracy, a degree of subtlety, etc. As with English, it can be used both in a literal and metaphorical sense.
Example sentences with 层 →屋顶 (wū dǐng)
roof
The Chinese word for roof, '屋顶', is used in a similar context as in English. It is commonly used when talking about different parts of a house or building. In addition, it can also be used metaphorically to express the highest level or limit of something.
Example sentences with 屋顶 →展示 (zhǎn shì)
show
In Mandarin, '展示' is used in similar contexts as the English word 'show'. It refers to displaying or presenting something to be seen, or to prove or explain something. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts. For instance, you can '展示' a project in a business meeting or '展示' your cooking skills to your friends.
属于 (shǔ yú)
belong
The Chinese word '属于' is used in situations where you want to express ownership or affiliation. It is used just like 'belong' in English, to denote that something is part of something bigger. For instance, '这个包属于我' means 'This bag belongs to me.'
Example sentences with 属于 →工具 (gōng jù)
tool
In Chinese, 'tool' translates to '工具' and it can be used in the same way as in English. It refers to a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function. For example, 'hammer' in Chinese is '锤子' which is also viewed as a '工具'.
Example sentences with 工具 →差距 (chājù)
gap
In Chinese, the word 'gap' is translated to '差距'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a break or hole in between two or things or the distance between different points. It can be used in various scenarios including, but not limited to describing differences in statistics, skill levels, or understanding.
Example sentences with 差距 →市场 (shì chǎng)
market
The Chinese word '市场' is used similarly to 'market' in English, referring to a physical place where goods are bought and sold, or generally referring to the commercial world where trade happens. It can also be used in wider economic contexts referring to demand (e.g., '市场需求' = 'market demand').
师傅 (shī fù)
master
In Chinese, master is translated as '师傅' or 'shīfù'. It is often used to address highly skilled individuals, particularly in a certain field, or someone who teaches a craft. It could be a teacher, a martial arts instructor, a master of some other craft, a craftsman, or a trainer.