Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
扭转 (niǔzhuǎn)
The Chinese word for twist, '扭转', primarily refers to twisting or rotating something physically. It can also be used metaphorically to emphasize a sudden or dramatic change. For instance, 'the twist in the story' could be translated as '故事的扭转'.
Example sentences with 扭转 →批准 (pī zhǔn)
The Chinese word '批准' is normally used to show agreement or consent to someone or something. It is often used in formal or official contexts, like government or business decisions.
Example sentences with 批准 →批评 (pīpíng)
The Chinese word '批评' translates to 'criticism' in English. It is used in similar contexts as it would be in English such as in reference to the expression of disapproval or disagreement with someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. It's a significant part of regular conversation and also professional feedback in workplace.
找 (zhǎo)
The word '找' in Chinese has similar usage to the English word 'find'. It can be used to express the action of looking for or seeking something. For instance, in the sentence '我在找我的钥匙' translate to 'I am finding my keys'.
承认 (chéng rèn)
承认 is used in Chinese to express the act of confessing, accept or acknowledging something. Similar to English, it can be used in the context of admitting to a fact, a feeling, a mistake or a situation. It's often used in both formal and informal conversations.
承诺 (chéngnuò)
The Chinese word '承诺' is widely used in various contexts much like the English word 'promise'. It can be used to make a commitment or assurance, similar to how 'promise' is used in English. However, '承诺' can also be used as a noun to mean a commitment that has been made. It is a very common and frequently used word in Chinese conversation and written text.
技术 (jìshù)
In Chinese, the word '技术' (jìshù) means 'technology'. It's a commonly used word that refers to the practical application of knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It may be used in various contexts related to science, engineering, and the digital industry.
技术的 (jìshù de)
The Chinese word '技术的' is generally used to describe things that have a relation to a special kind of knowledge or skill, especially in relation to computers, engineering or other types of machinery. It can also refer to something that's specialized or complicated. For example, it can be used in the phrase '技术的问题' which means 'technical problems'.
技能 (ji4 neng2)
The Chinese word for 'skill' is '技能'. It is a commonly used noun in Mandarin. It can apply to various categories ranging from physical abilities, intellectual competencies to special crafts. As in English, '技能' can be used to indicate someone's particular ability to execute or accomplish a task with proficiency.
Example sentences with 技能 →抑郁症 (yì yù zhèng)
In Chinese, '抑郁症' is used to refer to depression, a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It's often used in contexts related to mental health, psychology, and personal well-being. It can be used in various sentence structures, much like its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 抑郁症 →抓 (zhuā)
The Chinese word '抓' is used similarly to the English word 'grab'. It can refer to the physical action of seizing something with a sudden or swift motion, as well as metaphorically to mean quickly understanding or seizing an opportunity. In usage, it can be combined with other Chinese characters to form word combinations with similar meanings.
Example sentences with 抓 →抓住 (zhuā zhù)
In Chinese, 'catch' is translated as '抓住'. It is used similarly as it is in English. For instance, you might use it when you are telling someone to 'catch' a ball. In a sentence, it could be used as '他抓住了那个球', which is translated as 'He caught the ball'.
抓痕 (zhuā hén)
In Chinese, 'scratch' is translated to '抓痕' (zhuā hén). It can be used in the same way as it is in English, usually referring to a mark or wound made by scratching. For example, you could say '我被猫抓痕了' which means 'I got scratched by a cat'. You can also use it metaphorically - to mean 'barely makes it by' similar to the English 'scratch the surface'.
Example sentences with 抓痕 →投 (tóu)
In Chinese, 'pitch' translates as '投', which can be used when you're talking about throwing something. However, it's important to note that '投' does not include the musical or business aspects of 'pitch' as in English. To specify those aspects, different terms may be used.
投标 (Tóu biāo)
The Chinese word '投标' is the term used to indicate the act of making a bid, most commonly in situations involving auctions, contracts, or any situation where goods or services are being sold or bought. The use of '投标' could vary as per the context it is used in, such as it can be used for financial matters as well as procurement processes.
Example sentences with 投标 →投票 (tóu piào)
In Chinese, 'vote' is translated as '投票' (tóu piào). It is often used in the same contexts as the English word 'vote'—in relation to elections, decisions, and choices, particularly within a political or organizational setting. As is the same verb-noun dual-purpose usage in English, the Chinese '投票' can mean the act of voting itself, or refer to the ballot or vote that is cast.
投诉 (tóu sù)
The Chinese word '投诉' is equivalent to the English word 'complaint'. It is used in the same context as in English, typically in situations where someone expresses dissatisfaction or unhappiness about a situation, a service, product, or person. It's commonly used in customer service scenarios where customers express their dissatisfaction with the product or service they received.
Example sentences with 投诉 →投资 (tóu zī)
In Chinese, the term for 'investment' is '投资' pronounced as 'tóu zī'. It is used similarly as in English - to refer to the action or process of investing money for profit or material result. It can be used in various contexts, such as business, finance, and economics.
折 (zhé)
In Chinese, 'fold' is often used to refer to the act or process of bending something over onto itself. It could also refer to a bend in a layer or in a surface. It can be used in various contexts like folding a piece of paper, folding clothes or metaphorically to describe an increase or decrease in amount.
Example sentences with 折 →折扣 (zhé kòu)
In Chinese, '折扣' is used to refer to a reduction in price, similar to the English term 'discount'. This word is widely used in various contexts such as shopping, business deals, etc., usually to attract customers or enhance sales.
Example sentences with 折扣 →护士 (hù shì)
The Chinese word for 'nurse' is '护士'. It is commonly used in the context of healthcare, referring to a person who is trained to provide care for people who are sick or injured. Like English, it can be used to refer to both male and female nurses.
护照 (hù zhào)
The Chinese word '护照' is used exactly as the English word 'passport'. It stands for an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
报告 (bào gào)
'报告', pronounced as 'bào gào', is a Chinese term that is used to reference a formal, written document that provides detailed information on a particular subject, situation or event. For instance, it can be used to refer to a scientific study, an event recap, or an investigation outcome. It's often used in professional and academic settings.
报纸 (bào zhǐ)
The Chinese word for newspaper, '报纸' (bào zhǐ), is used similarly to its English counterpart—referring to a usually daily printed publication that contains news, articles, features, etc. For example, in the sentence '我每天早上都要读报纸' ('I read the newspaper every morning'), it represents something read regularly for news and information.
Example sentences with 报纸 →披萨 (pī sà)
In Chinese, '披萨' is used to describe the popular Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It is particularly loved in its adopted Chinese home, where a number of variations have taken root, including some with localized toppings.
Example sentences with 披萨 →抱怨 (bàoyuàn)
The Chinese word '抱怨' is used similarly to the English word 'complain'. It signifies a feeling of dissatisfaction or disappointment about something. It's typically used to express frustration about a situation, behavior, or outcome.
Example sentences with 抱怨 →抵抗 (dǐkàng)
The Chinese word for 'resist' is '抵抗'. This term can be used in various contexts just like in English such as physically resisting something, or resisting an idea or temptation. An example sentence could be: 他无法抵抗诱惑, which means 'He can't resist temptation.'
Example sentences with 抵抗 →抵押 (dǐyā)
The Chinese word for mortgage is 抵押. This is typically used in financial or legal contexts, such as when purchasing property. The characters individually mean to 'use as collateral' which effectively captures the English meaning. You will frequently come across this term in banks, real estate transactions, and legal documents.
Example sentences with 抵押 →抵达 (dǐ dá)
In Chinese, the word for 'arrival' is '抵达'. It can be used in various contexts to indicate someone's or something's arrival to a place such as in '他的抵达引起了大家的注意' which translates to 'His arrival drew everyone's attention'.
Example sentences with 抵达 →抽屉 (chōu ti)
The Chinese word '抽屉' is used in much the same way as the English word 'drawer'. It is commonly used to refer to the sliding storage compartment in a piece of furniture. It also takes on the metaphorical meanings of 'drawer', such as a categorized place to store or 'file away' ideas or discussions.
Example sentences with 抽屉 →