Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
参与 (cān yù)
The Chinese word '参与' parallels the English word 'engage'. It is usually used in a context where one is taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event. It can be used in a wide variety of situations, but the primary usage is to explain the act of participating or becoming involved.
Example sentences with 参与 →参加 (cānjiā)
The Chinese word '参加' translates to 'participate' in English. It is commonly used in both formal and casual situations, such as when one is participating in an event or activity, or in conversation when someone attends or takes part in something.
Example sentences with 参加 →参考 (cān kǎo)
The Chinese word '参考' is primarily used in instances where you want to refer to a source, a book, or a person for information or help. Much like its English usage, it can be used in various contexts.
参观 (cān guān)
The Chinese word '参观' is used in the same contexts as the English word 'visit'. It can refer to visiting a person, a place, an institution, etc. For example, you can say '我明天要参观博物馆' which translates to 'I will visit the museum tomorrow'.
友好 (yǒu hǎo)
The Chinese term '友好' is a term used to describe the nature of relationship or behavior that is friendly. It can describe people, relationships, or actions that are friendly. It can be used in various contexts which extend from casual to formal usage. It is often used in situations where one is describing one individual's or group's friendly approach towards another.
友谊 (yǒuyì)
This term is used to refer to the emotions or conduct of friends, or the state of being friends. It is one of the commonly used words in Chinese to express the affection between friends.
Example sentences with 友谊 →双 (shuāng)
The Chinese word '双' is used as an adjective and noun equivalent to English 'double'. It is used primarily to indicate a pair or a twosome. Its context of usage varies across sentences according to the terms it is paired with.
Example sentences with 双 →反对 (fǎn duì)
The Chinese word '反对' corresponds to the English word 'against'. It is primarily used to express opposition to something or someone. It could be a person, idea, or a plan. Depending on context, it may also denote being in contrast to something or in a defensive position.
反射 (fǎnshè)
The Chinese word '反射' ('fǎnshè') is often used in literal or metaphorical context similar to English. It can describe the physical process of light or heat being bounced back without absorbing it, or it can also mean reflecting upon something - like thoughts or past actions.
Example sentences with 反射 →反应 (fǎn yìng)
The Chinese word '反应' is used similarly to the English word 'react'. It can be used in various contexts such as reacting to news, events, or substances. It is a commonly used word in everyday conversation.
反而 (fǎn ér)
In Chinese, '反而' is used in a similar way to 'instead' in English, expressing that contrary to what might be expected, a different action or situation happened or will happen. It is often used in situations where there is a choice between two or more alternatives.
反馈 (fǎnkuì)
The Chinese word '反馈' (fǎnkuì) is typically used to refer to feedback, response, or reaction that one gets from others. The word can be used in various contexts such as 'providing feedback on an essay' or 'getting feedback from a teacher'. It is primarily used in professional and academic settings.
发光 (fā guāng)
In Chinese, '发光' is used to describe something that emits, reflects, or even glows with light. It can be used to describe everything from stars in the night sky to a person who shines with talent or kindness.
Example sentences with 发光 →发动机 (fādòngjī)
In Chinese, '发动机' represents the term 'engine'. It is a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion. It's widely used in discussing various types of machines, such as car engine, airplane engine, or even engine of growth in economic contexts.
Example sentences with 发动机 →发展 (fā zhǎn)
In Chinese, '发展' is used to describe the process of developing or growing, be it in areas such as business, skills, personal growth, or a nation. Its usage is similar to that of 'development' in English. It's a commonly used word in both informal and formal conversations.
发现 (fā xiàn)
The Chinese word '发现' (fā xiàn) is used to express the action or process of discovering, finding, noticing something that was previously unknown or hidden. It can be used in various contexts similar to the English word 'discover', including scientific discoveries, self-discoveries, discoveries of new places etc.
发生 (fāshēng)
The Chinese word '发生' (fāshēng) is used in essentially the same way as the English word 'happen'. It is used to describe an event taking place or occurring. It may be used in a wide variety of contexts, similarly to 'happen' in English, from everyday occurrences to major events.
发送 (fā sòng)
In Chinese, the term for 'send' is '发送'. It is commonly used in contexts such as emailing, mailing, and sending information etc. It can be used both informally and formally and is equally applicable in both written and spoken Chinese.
叔叔 (shūshu)
The Chinese word '叔叔' is used to address the younger brother of one's father. It is a formal term and is used in many contexts such as introductions, conversations, and in writings. It is a respectful way to address or mention one's paternal uncle.
Example sentences with 叔叔 →叔叔/阿姨 (shū shū/ā yí)
The Chinese words '叔叔' and '阿姨' can both denote 'uncle' or 'aunt'. However, '叔叔' is commonly used for the younger brother of one's father, while '阿姨' refers to the sister of one's father or the wife of one's father's brother. These words can also be used out of respect for an older male or older female figure whether they're family related or not.
取消 (qǔ xiāo)
The word '取消' is used similarly to the English word 'cancel'. It is often used in contexts such as cancelling a meeting (取消会议), cancelling an order (取消订单), or cancelling a subscription (取消订阅).
Example sentences with 取消 →受伤 (shòu shāng)
The Chinese word for 'hurt' is '受伤'. It is used in contexts similar to the English word 'hurt', referring to physical injury or emotional pain. This verb can be used in various contexts, just like in English it can refer to a physical damage, the feeling after being insulted, or the result of being disappointed or betrayed.
变化 (biàn huà)
In Chinese, '变化' is often used to denote 'change' or 'transformation' in various contexts. It can relate to a change in circumstances, behavior, ideas, etc. Always in motion, change reflects the dynamic nature of life.
变成 (biàn chéng)
In Mandarin Chinese, '变成' is the word used to mean 'become.' It is used to denote change or transformation from one state or form to another, similar to how we use 'become' in English. The order or usage of the word in a sentence may differ due to the structure of the Chinese language, but '变成' retains the fundamental meaning of transition present in the English word 'become.'
口 (kǒu)
In Chinese, the symbol口 (kǒu) represents 'mouth'. It is used in a variety of contexts similar to English, such as expressing the act of eating or speaking, and even as a measure word for certain class of things. As an example, '一口' (yīkǒu) means 'a bite' when combined with food.
Example sentences with 口 →句子 (jù zǐ)
In Chinese, '句子' means sentence. It is commonly used to refer to a set of words that is complete in itself, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main constant and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses. Like English, a Chinese sentence also has grammar and syntax that govern its structure.
Example sentences with 句子 →另一个 (lìng yī gè)
The Chinese word '另一个' is used quite similarly to the English word 'another'. It can be used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known about. It generally precedes a noun. For instance, '给我另一个' can be translated to 'give me another.'
只 (zhǐ)
The Chinese word '只' is used to represent the meaning of the English word 'only'. It is often used to indicate exclusivity or limitation in quantity or scope. However, the usage may vary depending on the context.
只是 (zhǐ shì)
In Chinese, '只是' is often used to mean 'just' or 'only'. It usually precedes a statement to assert its exclusivity or limitation. It can also mean 'merely' or 'simply', often used to deemphasize or minimize the significance of what follows.
叫 (jiào)
In Chinese, '叫' typically means to shout or to call someone. Depending on the context, it might also signify telling someone to do something. However, it is most generally used in the sense of calling someone by their name or alias.