Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
下沉 (xià chén)
The Chinese word '下沉' is used to refer to the action of an object to sink or go down, similar to the English word 'sink'. It can be used in various contexts, including describing the sinking of a ship, the sun setting, or a feeling of sinking/dropping.
不公平 (bù gōng píng)
The Chinese term '不公平' is used similarly as 'unfair' in English. It expresses a sense of injustice, favoritism, or unsatisfactory treatment. It is used primarily in situations where there is an imbalance in treatment, rights, opportunities, or judgments.
不可能 (bù kě néng)
The Chinese word '不可能' is used to express the impossibility of something, just like 'impossible' in English. It is often used in statements or arguments when something can't happen or be done. For instance, '这是不可能的' means 'This is impossible'.
Example sentences with 不可能 →不可避免 (bùkěbìmiǎn)
The Chinese word '不可避免' (bùkěbìmiǎn) means 'inevitable'. This term is typically used in conversations and writings to indicate something that is certain to happen and unavoidable. It expresses a similar sentiment to the English phrase 'it was bound to happen'. The word can be used in various contexts, especially in situations involving unavoidable or predetermined events or outcomes.
Example sentences with 不可避免 →不同 (bù tóng)
The Chinese word '不同' corresponds to 'different' in English. It is used to imply the lack of similarity or resemblance between two or more things. For instance, '你们的想法不同' means 'Your opinions are different'. This word is quite commonly used in a wide range of contexts in the Chinese language.
不同意 (bù tóng yì)
The Chinese word '不同意' has the same context as the English word 'disagree'. It is used when you have a different opinion or decision about something from someone else. It can be used in regular conversations with friends, or in formal situations.
Example sentences with 不同意 →不太可能 (bù tài kě néng)
不太可能, translated as 'unlikely', is used to describe events or outcomes that are not expected to occur or there is a small probability that they may occur. It is often used in conversations to express doubt or low confidence in a certain situation.
不寻常 (Bùxúncháng)
不寻常 (Bùxúncháng) is a Chinese word that refers to something unconventional, unique or out of the ordinary. It can be used to describe anything from places, activities to behaviors which deviate from the norm. It's often found in literary or formal contexts.
Example sentences with 不寻常 →不幸地 (bù xìng de)
In Mandarin, '不幸地' is used to indicate adversity or a unfortunate circumstance, similar to how the word 'unfortunately' is used in English. It's typically used at the start of a sentence to set the tone as negative.
Example sentences with 不幸地 →不快乐 (bù kuài lè)
In Chinese, '不快乐' is used to express a state of unhappiness or sadness. It directly translates to 'not happy'. You can use it when expressing feelings about a person, situation or event.
不断地 (bù duàn de)
The Chinese word '不断地' is often used to illustrate an action or state that keeps going on without interruption. Similar to 'constantly' in English, it can be used in multiple contexts.
Example sentences with 不断地 →不是 (bú shì)
In Chinese, '不是' (bú shì) has a similar function to 'not' in English. However, it is specifically used to negate the verb 'to be'. It is not used to negate adjectives or verbs other than 'to be'. For example, in the sentence 'I am not a student', '不是' is used to express the 'not' as in 'I am not'.
不知怎么的 (bù zhī zěn me de)
The Chinese translation for 'somehow' is '不知怎么的', which is primarily used to express the sense of uncertainty or not knowing exactly why or how something occurred. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts and sentences.
Example sentences with 不知怎么的 →不能 (bù néng)
The Chinese word '不能' (bù néng) is used to express inability or incapability to do something, similar to the English word 'unable'. It is used quite frequently in everyday conversation or in written Chinese, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For example, you can say '我不能吃辣' which means 'I can't eat spicy food'.
与 (yǔ)
'与' is used in Chinese in the same concept as 'with' in English. It indicates the idea of together or using, especially when showing a connection or relationship between two or more entities. It can also have situations corresponding to the different usages of 'with' in English but typically it is used to express 'and' or 'together with'.
丑 (chǒu)
In Chinese, 'ugly' is translated as '丑'. It is used to describe something that is not attractive or pleasant. Just like in English, it's applicable to a variety of contexts – physical appearance, actions, etc. However, remember that it can be considered quite rude to call someone or something '丑' in Chinese.
专业 (zhuān yè)
In Chinese, 'professional' is translated to '专业'. It is used in the same context as in English to describe someone who is an expert at his or her work or who currently engages in a specific specialist field. It can be used both as a noun and as an adjective based on the context of the sentence. For example, '他是一名专业的演员' means 'He is a professional actor'.
专家 (zhuān jiā)
The Chinese word '专家' is used to describe someone who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. Just like in English, it is applicable to several contexts including academic, professional, and other specialized fields.
专注 (zhuānzhù)
The Chinese word '专注' is commonly used in both spoken and written language. It can be used to refer to the act of paying special attention to something, concentrating on a particular task, or being deeply engaged in something.
世界 (shìjiè)
In Chinese, '世界' (shìjiè) is used to refer to the world in a general sense, encompassing all the Earth, humanity, and everything in it. It could be found in various contexts such as talking about global issues, nature, science, and so on.
世纪 (shì jì)
The word '世纪' in Chinese corresponds to 'century' in English. It is used to represent a period of one hundred years. In a historical context, it could refer to a significant period dominated by a certain character or event. Note that in Chinese language, people usually specify the century by preceding it with a number, for example '20世纪' which translates to '20th century'
东 (dōng)
The term '东' is used to refer to the cardinal direction east in Chinese. It is commonly used in various contexts such as geography, navigation, and daily conversations to refer to anything related to the direction east.
东方 (dōng fāng)
The Chinese word '东方' is used to describe something that is in the east or related to the east. It can be used to refer to a variety of topics that are considered 'eastern', including, but not limited to, eastern philosophy, eastern culture, and the eastern part of a certain place or region.
Example sentences with 东方 →东西 (dōngxi)
The Chinese word for 'thing' is '东西' (dōngxi). It can be used in various contexts to represent a physical object, a matter, or a situation, much like 'thing' in English. For instance, '好东西' would mean 'good thing', '买东西' would mean 'buy things'. It is a very commonly used word in daily conversations.
丢失 (diūshī)
The Chinese word '丢失' is used to describe the state of losing or missing something. It can refer to the loss of physical items or more abstract concepts such as losing one's way. In context, it is most commonly used in phrases like '我丢失了我的钱包' ('I lost my wallet').
两次 (liǎng cì)
The word '两次' in Chinese is used somewhat similarly to its English equivalent 'twice', and can be used to denote the number of times an action has been repeated. It's typically used before verbs to signify that the action has been performed twice. For instance, '我两次去过那个城市' translates to 'I have been to that city twice.'
两者 (liǎng zhě)
The Chinese word '两者' is directly translated to English as 'both'. It is often used similarly to its English equivalent, referring to two things, people, etc., that have been mentioned previously. The Chinese word can often be found in both formal and informal contexts.
严格 (yán gé)
The Chinese word '严格' is used similarly to the English word 'strict'. It is used when referring to something or someone that is controlled or determined by the rules, or insists upon strict obedience. It can be used in multiple contexts, such as strict rules, strict teacher, strict regimen, etc.
严肃 (yán sù)
The Chinese word for 'serious' is '严肃'. This term is generally used to describe someone who is solemn, earnest, dedicated, or someone who takes their work or responsibilities seriously. It's often used in both a professional and personal context.
严重 (yán zhòng)
The Chinese word '严重' is used to describe severity or seriousness of something. It can be used in various contexts such as weather conditions, health conditions, or general situations. It is often used to emphasize the critical nature of the described subject.
Example sentences with 严重 →