Chinese Verbs Learning Resource
Explore this comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of Chinese verbs, their classification, usage, and conjugation patterns.
希望 (xī wàng)
hope
The Chinese word '希望' is used much like the English word 'hope'. It can be used to express a desire for a particular thing or situation to happen. It's usually followed by a verb phrase or sentence that outlines what the speaker hopes will happen.
带来 (dài lái)
bring
In Chinese, the word '带来' (dai lai) is used similarly to the English word 'bring'. It can be used when referring to physically bringing an object from one place to another or when an action or event 'brings' a result or change. For example, '他带来了一束花' means 'He brought a bouquet of flowers.'
帮助 (bāng zhù)
help
In Chinese, '帮助' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used as a verb to indicate the act of helping others, it can also be used as a noun to suggest help or assistance. The appropriate usage is largely context-dependent.
帽子 (mào zi)
cap
The term cap in Chinese is '帽子'. It can be used in sentences just like 'cap' in English. For example, '他的帽子挺漂亮' or 'His cap is pretty.' Just like in English, it represents a certain type of headwear.
Example sentences with 帽子 →干净 (gān jìng)
clean
The Chinese word for 'clean' is '干净'. It can be used in situations where you'd use 'clean' in English. For example, you can use it to describe someone's appearance, a tidy room, or even to order food without certain ingredients i.e. '干净' of something.
Example sentences with 干净 →干燥 (gān zào)
dry
The Chinese word '干燥' refers to the state of being free from liquid or moisture. It can be used in a variety of contexts such as to describe weather, skin conditions, or even a sense of humor. In Chinese, we would say '气候很干燥' (the climate is very dry) or '皮肤很干燥' (the skin is very dry).
平均 (píng jūn)
average
The Chinese word '平均' translates to 'average' in English. It is most commonly used to indicate the mean of a set of values, or express the concept of something being intermediate or mean. Like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as mathematics, when assessing a rating or grade or describing characteristics or qualities.
Example sentences with 平均 →平衡 (píng héng)
balance
In Chinese, the term '平衡' refers to 'balance'. It can be used in various contexts, such as physical balance, emotional balance or financial balance. It can be used to describe a situation where different things exist in equal or correct amounts. For example, it can be used to describe a well-balanced diet (平衡饮食) or a balance of power (力量平衡).
Example sentences with 平衡 →年龄 (nián líng)
age
In Chinese, the word for 'age' is '年龄'. It is used to denote how old someone or something is. For example, to say 'My age is 20', you would say '我的年龄是20'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, exactly like how we use 'age' in English.
Example sentences with 年龄 →并入 (bìng rù)
incorporate
The Chinese word '并入' is often used in the context of business or organization. It refers to the act of combining something to form a whole or including within a particular scope or range. It is the equivalent of 'incorporate' in English, often used when a new subsidiary is added to a corporation or new elements are incorporated into a strategy or plan.
Example sentences with 并入 →庆祝 (qìng zhù)
celebrate
The Chinese word '庆祝' is used to convey the act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with an enjoyable activity or special ceremony, similar to the English word 'celebrate'. It is often associated with festivities, joyous gatherings, and commemorative occasions.
Example sentences with 庆祝 →庇护所 (bìhùsuǒ)
shelter
The Chinese word '庇护所' is used to describe a place providing temporary accommodation, a refuge, or protection from danger or distress, similar to how 'shelter' is used in English. It could refer to something as small as a tent or as large as a building or facility, depending on the context it is being used.
Example sentences with 庇护所 →应 (yīng)
ought
The Chinese word '应' is used similarly to the English word 'ought'. It's used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions, expressing what would be ideal or emphasizing what one desires to happen. It is also used in formal contexts.
Example sentences with 应 →应用 (yìng yòng)
apply
In Chinese, '应用' is used in the same way as 'apply' in English - as in using for a specific purpose. It can also refer to the practical use or relevance of something, the key context being the association with utilization of an available resource. Please note that the term would differ if 'apply' is used in the context of 'apply for a job', which is '申请'.
底部 (dǐ bù)
bottom
In Chinese, '底部' is used to describe the lowest part or the base of something. It puts emphasis on the relative location of an item within a physical space or an abstract concept. For example, '底部' can be used when referring to the bottom of a webpage, a physical object or even a ranking.
Example sentences with 底部 →废墟 (feito)
ruin
The Chinese word '废墟' (feito) translates to 'ruin' in English. It is usually used to refer to a building or place that is in a state of decay or destruction, often as a result of some catastrophic event or long-term neglect. Similar to its English equivalent, '废墟' can be used both literally and figuratively. For instance, you can use '废墟' to describe a once-grand building now in ruins, or metaphorically to refer to a person's life or career that has been ruined.
Example sentences with 废墟 →度假村 (dù jià cūn)
resort
The Chinese word '度假村' is often used to describe a place which is commonly visited for holidays or relaxation. It could be a seaside place, a mountain area or any place that provides leisure and entertainment facilities.
Example sentences with 度假村 →座位 (zuò wèi)
seat
The Chinese word '座位' is used to denote a place for someone to sit, such as in a car, in a theater, or in a classroom. It is a common Chinese word and is used in the same contexts as the English word 'seat'. Please note that word order may vary in different sentence structures in Chinese.
延迟 (yán chí)
delay
The Chinese word '延迟' is commonly used to indicate a delay or postponement of some kind, often in the context of time or schedule. It is used in various situations alike how 'delay' is used in English. For example, it can be used to describe a delayed flight, a delayed project or even a delay in the plan.
Example sentences with 延迟 →建立 (jiàn lì)
establish
The Chinese word '建立' is used in the context of establishing, setting up or building something, it could be an institution, principle, or relationship. The usage is context-dependent and it carries the same significance as the English word 'Establish'.
Example sentences with 建立 →建议 (jiàn yì)
suggest
In Chinese, '建议' is used to express 'suggest' or 'recommend'. It is commonly used in both literal and formal situations when making a proposition or giving advice. For example, if a friend is feeling unwell, you may '建议' him or her to see a doctor.
建造 (jiàn zào)
build
The Chinese word '建造' refers to the English term 'build'. The word is commonly used to describe the process of constructing structures such as buildings, roads, and other types of physical structures. Similar to its English counterpart, '建造' can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe the process of developing or creating something over time.
开关 (kāi guān)
switch
The English word 'switch' is translated to Mandarin Chinese as '开关'. The word 开关 is usually used to refer to a mechanism that interrupts the flow of current in an electrical circuit or changes the level of power in a circuit. It suggests the concept of shifting, transforming or varying between different states or conditions.
Example sentences with 开关 →开发 (kāi fā)
develop
The Chinese word '开发' is equivalent to 'develop' in English. It is typically used to refer to the process of creating or improving something such as a new product, idea, system, or area of land. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as technology (software development), real estate (land development), or education (skill development).
Example sentences with 开发 →开始 (kāi shǐ)
start
The Chinese word '开始' is used similar to the English word 'start'. It is used when we want to initiate or begin something whether it is an event, an action or a project. For example, '我们开始吧' means 'Let's start.'
引用 (yǐn yòng)
quote
The Chinese word '引用' is usually used in the context of referring to a statement or speech from someone else. It's often used in academic papers, reports, essays, and articles. As in English, it is also used in the context of repeating a segment of a conversation or text by a person other than the original author or speaker.
Example sentences with 引用 →弯曲 (wān qū)
bend
The Chinese word '弯曲' is used to describe something that is curved or not straight, similar to 'bend' in English. It can be used to describe physical objects, like a bend in the road, or metaphorical ideas, like a bend in a plan.
形式 (xíng shì)
form
The Chinese word '形式' is most commonly used to refer to the shape or form of something in a physical or metaphorical sense. It can also be used to denote the method or manner in which something is done. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts, including but not limited to physical shape, art form, form of government, and even grammatical forms.
形状 (xíngzhuàng)
shape
The Chinese word '形状' directly translates to 'shape' in English. It is used in the same context as in English, and can refer to the physical form or appearance, arrangement or positioning of something. It can also sometimes be used metaphorically to refer to the condition or status of things.
Example sentences with 形状 →影响 (yǐng xiǎng)
affect
The Chinese word '影响' is commonly used in both formal and informal situations. Similar to English, it can be used as a verb or a noun, depending on the context. As a verb, it often means to influence or have an effect on something or someone. As a noun, it refers to the influence or effect that something or someone has.