Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
激情 (jī qíng)
The Chinese word '激情' is used to express a strong and barely controllable emotion or a strong desire and enthusiasm for something. It is often used in contexts where someone's commitment to a hobby, work, or a person is being described.
Example sentences with 激情 →火 (huǒ)
In Chinese, the word for 'fire' is '火' (huǒ). It is used in the same way as in English, to denote the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. It can also be used metaphorically, similar to the English usage.
火柴 (huǒchái)
In Chinese, 'match' is translated as '火柴' (huǒchái). It is generally used in the same context as in English, specifically referring to the small stick that creates a flame when rubbed against a rough surface. Like in English, it can also be used metaphorically in various contexts.
Example sentences with 火柴 →火车 (huǒ chē)
The Chinese word for train is '火车'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a type of transportation means which runs on a railway. For example, '我坐火车去北京' translates to 'I am taking a train to Beijing'.
灯 (dēng)
In Chinese, the word for 'lamp' is '灯' (dēng). It is used almost exactly the same way as in English, being an essential piece of furniture in most homes and buildings for lighting purposes.
灯光 (dēng guāng)
In Chinese, '灯光' translates to 'lights'. This term can be used in many different contexts, such as stage lights, street lights, or car lights. Like in English, it can be both singular and plural depending on the context.
Example sentences with 灯光 →灰尘 (huī chén)
The Chinese term for dust is '灰尘'. Just like in English, '灰尘' is generally used to refer to small particles, like the ones you'd find on an unclean surface or floating in the air. It can also be a metaphor for something insignificant or trivial.
Example sentences with 灰尘 →灾难 (zāi nàn)
The Chinese word '灾难' translates to 'disaster' in English. It's used to describe a devastating event causing great damage, loss, or destruction. It is usually used in a negative context and can refer to natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, as well as man-made disasters like wars and financial crashes.
Example sentences with 灾难 →炉子 (lú zi)
The Chinese word '炉子' refers to the appliance used for cooking, which is known as a 'stove' in English. Much like in English-speaking cultures, a '炉子' is an essential household item in China, used for preparing meals. It is worth noting that the concept may vary slightly, as stoves are typically gas-powered in China, rather than electric.
点 (diǎn)
In Chinese, '点' is used as a noun or verb similar to the English 'point'. As a noun, it can mean a location or a specific point in time. As a verb, it can be used to mean to select or to point at something. But like many Chinese words, it has multiple meanings depending on context.
点击 (diǎnjī)
The word '点击' in Chinese, pronounced 'diǎnjī', is used similarly to 'click' in English. It is often used in the context of internet or computer use, to represent the action of pressing a button or link using a mouse or touch screen.
烘焙 (hōng bèi)
The Chinese word '烘焙' is used to describe the action of baking something. It's used in a similar context as in English, for example, baking cookies or bread. It can be used in various phrases to discuss baking in both a casual and professional context.
烛光 (zhú guāng)
In Chinese, the word '烛光' is used to refer to the light emanating from a candle. It can be used in various contexts such as describing a scene, a mood, or a setting, for example, a candlelight dinner (烛光晚餐).
Example sentences with 烛光 →烟 (yān)
The Chinese word for 'smoke' is '烟'. It is often used in the context of smoking cigarettes, atmospheric smoke from cooking or burning, and metaphorically to represent fog or mist. It can also be used as a verb to indicate the act of smoking, like 'smoking a cigarette'.
烟花 (yān huā)
The Chinese word '烟花' is used to refer to fireworks. It is commonly used during celebrations or festivals in China, especially during Lunar New Year to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck for the coming year.
Example sentences with 烟花 →烤箱 (kǎo xiāng)
The Chinese word '烤箱' is used to refer to an oven, which is a device used for baking and roasting. It's used in the same way the English word 'oven' is used. For example, when talking about baking a cake or roasting a turkey, you would use '烤箱'.
热 (rè)
The Chinese term '热' can be used in similar ways to the English word 'heat'. It refers to the sensation or condition of warmth or hotness. It can also represent a high degree of excitement, enthusiasm, or emotional intensity.
Example sentences with 热 →热可可 (rè kě kě)
In Chinese, '热可可' is used to refer to a hot drink made from cocoa or chocolate powder and milk or hot water. It is a common beverage especially enjoyed in colder weather.
Example sentences with 热可可 →热情 (rè qíng)
The Chinese word '热情' is used to express enthusiasm or zeal. It can be used to describe someone who is passionate about something. For example, '她对学习中文非常热情' translates to 'She is very enthusiastic about learning Chinese'.
Example sentences with 热情 →烹饪 (pēng rèn)
The Chinese word '烹饪' refers to the English word 'cook', particularly used in the context of preparing food by using heat. It can be used in various contexts similar to English, for example as a verb to describe the action (I love to cook), or as a noun to describe the person doing the cooking (The cook is preparing dinner).
焦虑 (jiāo lǜ)
The Chinese word '焦虑' is used to depict the feelings of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. It is typically invoked in situations of uncertainty or high pressure.
然后 (rán hòu)
The Chinese word '然后' is used in a similar way to the English word 'then'. It is often used to indicate a sequence of actions or to discuss a course of events in a chronological manner. For instance, '我吃了早饭，然后去了学校。' would translate to 'I had breakfast, then went to school.'
然而 (rán ér)
The Chinese word '然而' is used similarly to 'however' in English. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence or after a comma to introduce a contrast or contradiction with the previous statement.
照片 (zhào piàn)
The Chinese word for 'photo' is '照片' (zhào piàn). It is used in a similar context as in English; it can be used to refer to a single photo, an album of photos, or the concept of photography. For example, '这是我的照片' means 'This is my photo'.
熊 (xiong)
In Mandarin Chinese, 'bear' is translated as '熊' (xiong). It is used to refer to the large mammal known for its strength and fur. It could also figuratively convey someone who is strong or daunting. It is used in the same context as its English counterpart.
熟人 (shúrén)
This word is used to refer to someone you know slightly, but are not close friends with. It is a common word to introduce the relationship of not-close friends.
Example sentences with 熟人 →熟悉 (shúxī)
The Chinese word '熟悉' is used similarly to its English counterpart 'familiar'. It can be used to describe a deep understanding or rapport with something or someone, indicating a sense of friendliness or intimacy. It can be applied to people, places, concepts, etc.
燃料 (rán liào)
In Chinese, '燃料' is used to refer to a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power. It can be used in various contexts, for example to talk about types of fuel used in vehicles or to generate electricity.
燃气 (rán qì)
The term '燃气' in Chinese is generally used to refer to any type of gas used as fuel, just like the word 'gas' in English. This can include natural gas, propane, and even petrol in certain contexts. However, it can depend on the discussion's context. The exact usage and meaning may differ between regions.
燃烧 (ránshāo)
The Chinese word '燃烧' is used similarly as the English word 'burn.' It can be used to describe the physical burning of materials, such as '燃烧木头' ('burning wood'). But it can also be used metaphorically as in '燃烧的激情' ('burning passion').
Example sentences with 燃烧 →