Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
确切地 (què qiè de)
The Chinese word '确切地' is similar to 'exactly' in English. It is often used for emphasis in a sentence, to show that something is accurate or correct. For example, some common uses of '确切地' include to mean precisely, exactly or accurately.
确定 (quèdìng)
In Chinese, 确定 is used when we want to indicate something has been decided or is certain. It can be used as a verb to confirm or decide. For example, if a Chinese speaker says '我已经确定了', they mean 'I have decided' or 'It is certain'.
确认 (què rèn)
The Chinese word '确认' means 'confirm'. It is often used in a similar context to its English counterpart. For example, when you agree with someone's point of view or when you check that something is correct or certain. It can also be used in formal situations such as confirming a reservation or an appointment.
碗 (wǎn)
In Chinese, '碗' (pronounced as 'wǎn') is used to refer to a round, deep dish or container typically used to hold food, or the contents of such a dish. It's used in much the same way as 'bowl' in English, but it can also represent a measure word for counting servings of food.
Example sentences with 碗 →磁盘 (cí pán)
The Chinese word '磁盘' is used in the same context as 'disk' in English. It's typically used to refer to a compact disk or a hard drive in a computer. For example, if you want to say 'I need a new disk for my computer,' you would say, '我需要一个新的磁盘给我的电脑'.
礼物 (lǐ wù)
The Chinese word for gift is '礼物', which is often used in the same context as in English. It can be used to refer to a present or contribution given to someone else as a sign of affection, appreciation or congratulations. This word is common in personal exchanges and social contexts.
Example sentences with 礼物 →社会 (shèhuì)
The Chinese word for society is '社会' (shèhuì). Much like in English, it is used to discuss a group of individuals who share a common goal or interest. It can be used in various context, such as discussing cultural norms ('社会观念'), societal issues ('社会问题'), or simply the general public or community ('社会大众').
社会的 (shè huì de)
The Chinese word '社会的' translated in English means 'social.' It is used to denote activities or situations that involve a lot of people mixing or talking to each other, often in a way that provides them with enjoyment and the opportunity to meet new individuals. In a sentence, it can be used like this: '他是一个非常社会的人。' which means 'He is a very social person.'
社区 (shè qū)
The Chinese word '社区' is equivalent to the English word 'community'. It is used to refer to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. It can also mean a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
祈祷 (qí dǎo)
The Chinese word '祈祷' is used to express the act of praying, usually to a deity or spirit. Similar to English, it can be used both in a religious context and in everyday conversations when hoping for a positive outcome. It can be followed by a specific object (e.g., for good health), or used alone to imply a general hope or wish.
Example sentences with 祈祷 →视图 (shìtú)
In Chinese, '视图' is the direct translation of the word 'view'. It is widely used in both informal and formal contexts. It can refer to actual visual perception or to a perspective or stand point. Note that it can also be used in computer science to talk about data views in databases.
视觉 (Shì jué)
The Chinese term for 'visual' is '视觉', which is typically used in the same context as in English, meaning anything related to the faculty or power to see. This term can be used in a variety of settings, ranging from everyday conversations, to academic and professional fields such as art, design and medicine.
Example sentences with 视觉 →视频 (shì pín)
In Chinese, '视频' represents 'video' and it is a noun. It is usually used to refer to a recording, reproducing, or broadcasting of moving visual images.
祖母 (zǔ mǔ)
In Chinese, '祖母' refers to the mother of one's parent, which is known as 'grandmother' in English. It is often used to talk about family relations and is a respectful title in Chinese culture.
Example sentences with 祖母 →祖父 (zǔ fù)
The Chinese word '祖父' is used to refer to the father of one's parent, paternal or maternal. Similar to the usage in English, it is commonly used in formal and informal settings. In Chinese culture, the family and ancestors are greatly respected, which is also reflected in the language.
祝福 (zhu fu)
In Chinese, blessings is translated to 祝福 (zhu fu). It is often used in the context of wishing health, happiness, and good fortune upon others during special occasions or general conversations.
Example sentences with 祝福 →神经 (shén jīng)
In Chinese, '神经' is used similarly as 'nerve' in English. It can refer to any of the bundles of fibers that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The term can also be used metaphorically to mean courage or audacity. For instance, '你真有神经!' would translate to 'You really have nerve!'
Example sentences with 神经 →票 (piào)
In Chinese, the word for ticket is '票' (piào). This is a general term and can be used for all types of tickets such as bus tickets (公车票), concert tickets (音乐会票), or movie tickets (电影票). The usage is similar to the English context.
离开 (lí kāi)
The Chinese word '离开' is used in the same context as 'leave' in English. It refers to the action of departing or going away from a particular place. This can be either a physical place like 'he left the room' translating to '他离开了房间', or metaphorically like 'he left the company' translating to '他离开了公司'.
私人的 (sī rén de)
The word '私人的' in Chinese is used similarly as 'private' in English. It refers to something that is specific to an individual or a selected group of people rather than the public. For instance, '私人的信息' would mean 'private information', and '私人的财产 would mean 'private property'.
秋 (qiū)
In Chinese, '秋' represents the season 'fall' or 'autumn'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, to refer to the third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall. It can be used in expressions like '秋天' (autumn), '秋季' (autumn season) or '金秋' (golden autumn).
科学 (kē xué)
In Chinese, '科学' (kē xué) is the term for 'science'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a systematic and structured body of knowledge involving testable explanations and predictions about the universe. It can be used in various contexts, such as in phrases about specific sciences (like '物理科学' for 'physical science') or in general discussions about scientific concepts or methods.
秘书 (mì shū)
The Chinese word for secretary is '秘书' (mì shū). This is a general term that is used to refer to someone who works in an administrative capacity doing jobs such as keeping records, making arrangements or appointments for a person, department, or organization. The usage is similar to how we use 'secretary' in English.
秘密 (mìmì)
The Chinese word '秘密' is similar to the English word 'secret' and it is used in the same way to mean something that is meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others. This can be a piece of information or a fact that one person or a small group of people know about, and that other people are not allowed to know.
Example sentences with 秘密 →租 (zū)
In Chinese, '租' (zū) is the word for rent. This can be used in many contexts such as to rent an apartment ('租公寓'), to rent a car ('租车') etc. In Chinese the concept of renting is similar to that in English, where one pays to use something for a certain amount of time.
积极 (ji1 ji2)
In Chinese, the word '积极' reflects the meaning of 'positive'. It can be used in several contexts, especially when describing a person's attitude or behavior. It conveys a sense of enthusiasm, optimism, and being proactive.
称重 (chēng zhòng)
In Chinese, '称重' (chēng zhòng) is the word used to describe the act of determining the weight of something. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, and is commonly used in situations such as grocery shopping where one might 'weigh' fruits or vegetables, or in a medical context where one might 'weigh' their body.
移动 (yí dòng)
The Chinese word '移动' is used to represent the concept of motion or change of place or position, similar to 'move' in English. It can be used in various contexts like moving a physical object, changing one's residence or changing a position in a sequence or order. Correct usage depends on the context.
移除 (yí chú)
The Chinese word '移除' is used similarly to the English word 'remove'. It can be used in the context of removing something physically like an object from a place, or removing something logically like an item from a list, or a rule, or a practice, etc. It can also be used in the context of taking away a responsibility or role from someone.
稀有 (xī yǒu)
The Chinese word '稀有' is used to describe something that is not found in large numbers and therefore is of interest or value. It can be used to describe objects, events, or qualities that are uncommon or infrequent. It is often used in contexts like gemstones, species, events, etc.
Example sentences with 稀有 →