Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
办公室 (bàn gōng shì)
The Chinese term '办公室' is used to denote a place where people work, usually in a administrative or clerical capacity. It can be part of a larger organization or a standalone establishment.
功能 (gōngnéng)
In Chinese, the word 'function' translates to '功能'. This term is used similarly to English, describing the role or purpose that something is designed to fulfill. For example, it can be used while talking about the functions of a certain device or the functions within a program or algorithm.
Example sentences with 功能 →加 (jiā)
In Chinese, 'plus' is translated to '加'. It is a commonly used word in Chinese mathematics, just as 'plus' is used in English to indicate addition. It could also be used metaphorically to represent the act of adding or including something extra.
Example sentences with 加 →加入 (jiā rù)
The Chinese word '加入' is used when one wants to express the idea of joining an activity, organization, group etc. It can be used in various contexts, much like the English word 'join'. It is often used in sentences like '我想加入这个活动' which means 'I want to join this activity'.
加法 (jiā fǎ)
In Chinese, '加法' is used to describe the action or process of adding something to another thing. It is most commonly used in context of mathematics or counting, much like in English. For example, '我正在做加法' means 'I am doing an addition.'
加载 (jiā zǎi)
The Chinese word '加载' is often used to refer to the process of loading something, like data or items. It can also be used metaphorically, like for workload. In computer system, '加载' it is commonly used in contexts such as 'loading data', 'loading a page', etc.
Example sentences with 加载 →动物 (dòngwù)
In Chinese, the word '动物' refers to the same concept as 'animal' in English. It is used to describe any member of the kingdom Animalia, including creatures such as dogs, cats, fish, birds, and humans. Much like in English, it can be used in various contexts, including but not limited to, science, domestic life, and idiomatic expressions.
动物学 (dòng wù xué)
Zoology, or '动物学' in Chinese, is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom. The term is commonly used in Chinese academia and scientific conversation, just as its use in English.
助 (zhù)
The Chinese character '助' is commonly used to mean assist, help, or aid. It can be used in various contexts just like 'assist' in English. It can apply to help in physical tasks, as well as intellectual or emotional support.
Example sentences with 助 →助手 (zhù shǒu)
The Chinese word '助手' is used similar to the English word 'assistant'. It refers to a person who helps in particular work or to a person who occupies a position below that of a senior person and provides help to them. '助手' can be used in both formal and informal contexts with no significant change in its meaning.
Example sentences with 助手 →努力 (nǔ lì)
The Chinese word '努力' is used similarly to 'effort' in English. It denotes the hard work or diligence put in to achieve something. It could be used in many contexts, such as studying, working, or any kind of task. It generally carries a positive connotation, expressing dedication and commitment.
勇敢 (yǒng gǎn)
The Chinese word for brave is '勇敢' (yǒng gǎn). It is used in the same way as in English, to describe someone who is not afraid to do difficult or dangerous things. It can be used in various contexts, and it represents a universally acknowledged virtue.
勇气 (yǒng qì)
In Chinese, '勇气' (yǒngqì) is used to express the concept of 'courage' or 'bravery'. It refers to the mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship. It is often used in contexts where one has to face tough situations, make difficult decisions, or overcome fear.
Example sentences with 勇气 →包 (bāo)
The Chinese word for 'bag' is '包' (bāo). This term mainly refers to a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for holding items. In Chinese, it can also be used in various compound words for different types of bags, such as '手提包' (handbag), '书包' (schoolbag), '钱包' (wallet), and so forth.
包含 (bāo hán)
The Chinese word '包含' is used similar to how 'contain' is used in English. Typically, it's used to express the idea of something being held or included within something else. It can be used in various contexts such as identifying the components of something, describing the criteria or conditions that something fulfills, or discussing the contents of a location or object.
Example sentences with 包含 →包围 (bāo wéi)
The Chinese word '包围' literally translates to 'surround' in English. It is commonly used to signify that something is completely covering or enclosing another thing or place. It can also be used to represent a situation where a person or group is closely watched or pressured by people. For example, '我们被敌人包围了' means 'We are surrounded by enemies.'
Example sentences with 包围 →包括 (bāo kuò)
The Chinese word '包括' is used to imply that something is part of a larger whole. It is used in similar contexts as the English word 'include'. For example, if you wanted to say that a book includes multiple topics, you would use '包括'.
包装 (bāozhuāng)
The Chinese word for 'wrap' is '包装'. It is commonly used in the same context as it is in English. For instance, when referring to wrapping a gift or food items. It's also used in context of packaging.
包裹 (bāo guǒ)
The Chinese word '包裹' is used similarly to the English word 'package'. It typically refers to a parcel or a bundle of items wrapped for shipping. It can be used in various contexts such as post office, online shopping and transportation.
Example sentences with 包裹 →匆忙 (Cōngmáng)
In Chinese, 'rush' is translated as '匆忙' (Congmang). It is used similar to English, when one is in a hurry or needs to speed up. It can be used in various contexts including rushing to work, school or any kind of event.
Example sentences with 匆忙 →化学 (huà xué)
The Chinese word for chemistry, '化学', is used in similar contexts as in English, referring to the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It can be used both in educational and professional situations, and it includes the study of substances, compounds, and their reactions.
北 (běi)
The Chinese word for 'north' is '北'. It is one of the basic directions along with south, east, and west. In China, 'north' is considered the most important direction because the capital, Beijing, is located in the north. It is often used in daily conversation and can also be used in a variety of different contexts.
区 (qū)
In Chinese, '区' is used to denote an area or a section in a city that has a distinct character or purpose. It could refer to both residential, commercial and historical districts.
区域 (qū yù)
The Chinese word '区域' is used to refer to a specific region, zone, or area in a larger space. It can apply to a geographical area, a specific zone in a building, or a sector in an industry, among other uses.
医生 (yī shēng)
The Chinese word '医生' refers to a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
医疗 (yī liáo)
The Chinese word '医疗' refers to anything related to medicine or the treatment of illness and disease. It's used in the context of healthcare, like '医疗保健' (medical healthcare) or '医疗设备' (medical equipment).
医院 (yī yuàn)
The Chinese word for 'hospital' is '医院'. It is commonly used in China to refer to places where patients are treated by medical professionals. Just like in English, the word can be used in a variety of contexts, such as asking for directions to the nearest hospital, or talking about a visit to the hospital for a check-up or treatment. The sense or usage would then be determined by the context it is used in.
十字 (shí zì)
The Chinese term for 'cross' is '十字', which is used in the same contexts as in English. It could refer to the religious symbol, an intersection, or the action of passing from one side to another. Similar to English, it can also be used metaphorically in different expressions.
Example sentences with 十字 →十年 (shí nián)
The Chinese word for 'decade' is '十年', pronounced as 'shí nián'. It is an important time measurement unit in Chinese, and it is often used in the same way as in English, to denote a period of ten years, for example in reference to personal age or historical periods.
午夜 (wǔ yè)
In Chinese, '午夜' (wǔ yè) refers to the middle of the night. This term is often used in contexts such as describing the time of an event, in mentions about late-night activities, or in literary and storytelling contexts to set the stage for a particular scene.