Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
程序 (chéng xù)
In Chinese, '程序' refers to a series of actions or instructions that can be performed, especially by a computer. It shares the same concept as 'program' in English. It can be used in various occasions where an organized plan or process is discussed.
程度 (chéng dù)
The Chinese word '程度' is used similar to the English word 'extent'. It usually refers to the degree to which something is present, noticeable or deep. It can be used in various contexts, such as the extent of damage, the extent of someone's knowledge, etc.
稍微 (shāo wēi)
The Chinese word '稍微' is used to indicate a small amount or degree of something. It is equivalent to the English word 'slightly'. It can be used to describe a slight change, a slight difference, or a slight amount of something. It is often used in the context of measurements, quantities, and degrees and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
Example sentences with 稍微 →税 (shuì)
In Chinese, the term '税' (shuì) is used to refer to tax. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a required payment to the government. It's commonly used in documents and conversations related to economics, finance, and government policies.
Example sentences with 税 →稳定 (wěn dìng)
The Chinese word '稳定' represents stability, steadiness, or balance. It is usually used in various contexts where stability is emphasized, such as emotional stability, economic stability or stability in a system. For example, in sentence '我们需要一个稳定的经济体系'（We need a stable economic system）, '稳定' is used to stress the need for steadiness in an economic system.
Example sentences with 稳定 →空 (kōng)
In Chinese, '空' means 'empty'. It is used in various contexts such as to imply the lack of something (emotion, substance, people, etc), emptiness, or the concept of absence. Example in a sentence could be: '这个房间是空的'('This room is empty').
Example sentences with 空 →空气 (kōng qì)
The Chinese word for 'air' is '空气', commonly used in the same context as in English. For instance, '我需要新鲜空气' means 'I need fresh air'.
Example sentences with 空气 →空白 (kòng bái)
In Chinese, '空白' refers to a space that is empty or lacks content. It can be used in various contexts similar to the English word 'blank', such as referring to a blank space in a document, a blank expression on someone’s face, or blank period of time with no activities planned.
Example sentences with 空白 →空间 (kōngjiān)
In Chinese, 空间 means 'space'. This can be used to represent a physical space or an abstract conception of space. For example, when used in the context of physical space, it could be used in sentences as '这个房间的空间很大' (this room is very spacious). In an abstract sense, it could be used in contexts such as '我需要一些个人空间' (I need some personal space).
穿 (chuān)
The Chinese word for 'wear' is '穿'. It is used to describe the action of putting on clothing or accessories, just as it is used in English. It's important to note that the Chinese language doesn't differentiate between 'wear' and 'put on'. '穿' can be used for both contexts.
突然 (tū rán)
The Chinese word '突然' is used to convey the same meaning as 'suddenly' in English. It is typically used to express the unexpectedness or abruptness of an event or action.
Example sentences with 突然 →窗户 (chuānghu)
In Chinese, the word '窗户' (chuānghu) refers to a window, which is an opening in the wall or roof of a building to allow light or air to enter. It is used in various contexts, just like the English word 'window'. For instance, one might say '请打开窗户' which translates to 'Please open the window'.
立刻 (lì kè)
The Chinese word '立刻' is used to imply something that is instant or happening right away, similarly to how 'immediately' is used in English. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.
Example sentences with 立刻 →立即 (lì jí)
The Chinese word '立即' is used to show something is occurring right now or without any delay. It conveys a sense of urgency just like the English word 'immediate.' It is often used in situations where a particular action or decision needs to be made or taken instantly.
Example sentences with 立即 →站 (zhàn)
The Chinese word '站' means 'stand'. It is mainly used to express the action of standing and can be used to describe a variety of circumstances such as standing at a bus stop ('公车站'), operating a station ('操作站'), and a power station ('电站'). The use of this word is vast and versatile in Chinese language.
站点 (zhàn diǎn)
The Chinese word '站点' is used to describe a specific location or place, especially in digital context it refers to a website. If you want to tell someone to check your site, you would say '查看我的站点'.
竞争 (jìng zhēng)
In Chinese, '竞争' refers to the act of competing for a goal or a prize. It could be used in various contexts whether it be in sports, academia, or business. It is an important concept in Chinese society, reflecting the idea that effort and strategy are essential to achieving one's goals.
竞争力 (jìng zhēng lì)
The Chinese word '竞争力' is used to describe the ability or potential of an individual or organization to compete against others. Similar to English, it is often used in contexts such as sports, business or any field that involves competition.
Example sentences with 竞争力 →竞赛 (jìng sài)
The Chinese word '竞赛' is used similarly as 'contest' in English. It generally refers to events or activities where participants compete against each other to win a prize or recognition. It can be used in various contexts such as sports, education, arts, and more.
Example sentences with 竞赛 →竞选 (jìng xuǎn)
The Chinese word '竞选' can be referred to a competition between people, groups, or organizations for an elected position or for some other kind of prize or reward. Just like in English, this term is mostly used in political context. However, it can also be used in any situation where there is a competition for some form of leadership or reward.
Example sentences with 竞选 →童年 (tóng nián)
The Chinese word '童年' refers to the period of time when a person is a child. Like the English word 'childhood', it is used to refer to the state or period of being a child. It is commonly used in phrases that talk about memories or experiences from this period of one's life.
Example sentences with 童年 →笑 (xiào)
The Chinese word '笑' usually refers to the action of laughing or the expression of happiness. It is used in the same context as the English word 'laugh'. For example, '他在笑' means 'He is laughing'.
笑话 (xiàohuà)
In Chinese, '笑话' (xiàohuà) is the translation of the English word 'joke'. It is a term that can be used to describe something that is funny or amusing, typically a story with a punchline. The term can be used to jokingly comment on situations or to tell funny anecdotes or stories. In a sentence, you could use it like '这是个很好笑的笑话' which means 'This is a very funny joke'.
Example sentences with 笑话 →笔 (bǐ)
The Chinese word for 'pen' is '笔'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, and it could refer to any instrument for writing or drawing with ink, typically consisting of a metal nib or ball, or a nylon tip, fitted into a metal or plastic holder.
Example sentences with 笔 →笔记 (bǐ jì)
The Chinese word '笔记' is used similarly to its English counterpart 'note'. It can refer to a brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory, or some brief comments, instructions, or reactions written as a reminder or reference. '笔记' is also commonly used in academic contexts to refer to notes taken during a lecture or learning process.
笔记本 (bǐ jì běn)
The Chinese word '笔记本' is used to refer to a notebook. Much like in English, it can be used to describe the stationery item used for writing, or the personal computer which is portable and foldable like a notebook. Context usually gives away the meaning that is intended.
第一 (dì yī)
The Chinese term for 'first' is '第一', which is used the same way as in English when referring to position or order in a sequence. For example, '第一名' means 'first place'.
第三 (dì sān)
The Chinese term '第三' directly translates to 'third' in English. It is used to number something with a rank, position, or sequence. Just like in English, it can be utilized to refer to the third item in a list, the third day of a week, the third position in a competition, and other similar contexts.
第二 (dì èr)
In Chinese, 'second' is translated as '第二'. It is mainly used to number objects or indicate the position or status of an object. For instance, you can use it to count numbers, rank the order, or express time, similar to how you use 'second' in English.
等价 (děng jià)
In Chinese, '等价' is used to describe things that have the same value, worth, or significance as something else. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as mathematics, economics, and general comparison of things or concepts.
Example sentences with 等价 →