Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
紧急 (jǐn jí)
In Chinese, 'emergency' is translated as '紧急'. It is used in situations that need immediate action or attention, like an emergency room in a hospital is called '紧急治疗室'. It can also be used as an adjective before terms like '情况' or '措施', which mean situation and measures respectively, to represent an emergency situation or emergency measures.
Example sentences with 紧急 →紫色 (zǐ sè)
The Chinese word '紫色' is used to describe the color purple. It is used the same way as in English, to describe the color of objects or things. For example, you can use '紫色' to describe the color of a flower, a dress, or anything else that is purple.
Example sentences with 紫色 →累 (lèi)
The Chinese word '累' is used similarly to the English word 'tired'. It is used to describe a feeling of needing rest or sleep because of hard work or lack of sleep. It can be used in a variety of situations just like in English, for example: 'I'm very tired' could be translated to '我非常累'.
红 (hóng)
The Chinese word for 'red' is '红'. It is commonly used to denote color of things, symbolizing good fortune and joy. In China, red is traditionally used in wedding ceremonies and festivals. It is also used in names, signs and symbols to bring good luck.
约会 (yuē huì)
The Chinese word '约会' is used to imply a predetermined arrangement or meeting, similarly to the English word 'appointment'. It is commonly used in both formal (like a business appointment) and informal (like a date) contexts.
Example sentences with 约会 →纪律 (jì lǜ)
In Chinese, the word 'discipline' translates to '纪律'. Unlike English, Chinese verbs do not require modification for different tense, similar to '纪律' which is always used as it is. It is often used in schools, army, social organizations and workplaces, to indicate rules that govern behavior.
Example sentences with 纪律 →纯洁 (chún jié)
The Chinese word '纯洁' is similar to 'pure' in English. It's often used to describe something that's free from any harmful substances, with no adulteration, taint, or corruption. This word can be used to describe objects, substances or even ideas and feelings.
纸 (zhǐ)
The Chinese word for paper is '纸' (zhǐ). This is a widely used term in China, relating to anything from document paper to paper for arts and crafts. It's also used in idioms and everyday phrases. An example could be '书写纸', meaning 'writing paper'.
线 (xiàn)
The Chinese word for line is '线' pronounced as 'xiàn'. It is used similarly as in English to refer to a long, narrow mark or band. It could also refer to a telephone or another direct, usually private link of communication.
线索 (xiàn suǒ)
The Chinese word '线索' is used to refer to any information or evidence that helps in problem solving or in finding out the truth, just like the English word 'clue'. It is often used in detective novels, mystery movies, and legal contexts.
Example sentences with 线索 →练习 (liàn xí)
The Chinese word for 'to practice' is '练习'. It is often used in a similar manner as in English, to describe the act of engaging in an activity repeatedly for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's proficiency. For example, you might hear it used in sentences such as '我需要更多的练习' ('I need more practice') or '你应该每天练习' ('You should practice every day').
组合 (zǔ hé)
In Chinese, '组合' directly translates to 'combination' and is commonly used in various contexts such as mathematics, cooking, and so on. For example, one might talk about the '组合' of different ingredients in a dish or the various '组合' of numbers in a math problem.
组织 (zǔ zhī)
In Chinese, '组织' is often used to refer to a company, institution, or other body of people who work together for a specific purpose. This could be as broad as a large corporation or as specific as a small club or group. The usage is the same as the English word 'organization'.
细胞 (xì bāo)
The Chinese word '细胞' is often used to describe the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. It might typically be used in a similar context as its English equivalent 'cell', in scientific and biological discussions. It also covers wider figurative meanings whenever the context allows.
细节 (xì jié)
The Chinese word '细节' is used very similarly to the English word 'detail'. It refers to an individual feature, fact, or item. It can be used in different contexts and situations to specify or emphasize on a certain or exact part of something. For example, it can be used to talk about the details of a story, a project or a plan.
经典 (jīngdiǎn)
The Chinese word '经典' literally translates to 'classic'. It is used to refer to something that has been judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. For instance, a classic piece of literature, film, music, etc. It can also be used to describe anything that is typical or traditional.
Example sentences with 经典 →经常 (jīng cháng)
The Chinese word '经常' is analogous to the English word 'often'. It is quite generally used in conversational and written Chinese, employed to express frequency of an action. There may be slight differences in usage compared to English, depending on context and sentence structure, but the meaning remains relatively consistent.
经济 (jīng jì)
The Chinese word '经济' is used in contexts related to finance, economy, commerce, and trade. It is oftentimes used as an adjective before nouns to indicate something related to economics or economy. Just like in English, '经济' can be used in various terms such as economical (经济的), economics (经济学), or economy class (经济舱).
经济学 (jīng jì xué)
In Chinese, '经济学' is often used to refer to the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It's a subject in academics and also a field of studies in universities. In everyday life, it might be used when discussing anything related to economy such as fiscal policy or supply and demand.
经理 (jīng lǐ)
The word '经理' is commonly used in professional settings in Chinese, such as in offices or corporations. It is used to describe someone who is responsible for managing or overseeing a team, department, or organization. Much like in English context, the person holding this position usually has substantial authority and responsibility.
经销商 (jīng xiāo shāng)
In Chinese, 'dealer' is translated as '经销商'. It typically refers to a person or a company that buys and sells things in large amounts, particularly relating to products and goods in a specific area/ industry. It can also refer to a person who conducts the games in a casino.
经验 (jīng yàn)
In Chinese, '经验' refers to the knowledge or skill acquired by a person through experience or exposure to a particular field or activity. It is often used similarly to the English word 'experience', and can be used in a variety of contexts, referring to work experience, life experience, and more.
结合 (jié hé)
The Chinese word '结合' is used similarly to how 'combine' is used in English. In general, it can refer to merging two or more things together to form a single entity. It is commonly used in various contexts such as in cooking recipes, science experiments, business strategy etc. It can also convey a deeper connotation of thoughtful integration and coordination.
结婚 (jié hūn)
The Chinese word for 'marry' is '结婚.' It is commonly used in many expressions regarding marriage, such as proposing marriage, marriage ceremonies, etc. It is important to note that the word is used as a verb, similar to English usage.
结束 (jiéshù)
The Chinese word '结束' is used similarly to the English word 'end'. It can be used to signify both the physical end point of something or the ending of a period of time, event, or process. It can be used in a wide variety of contexts, such as book endings, movie endings, the end of a road, or the conclusion of events.
Example sentences with 结束 →结构 (jié gòu)
The Chinese word '结构' is used to refer to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. It can be used in many contexts just as it is in English, such as in sentence '这个句子的结构很复杂' ('The structure of this sentence is complex.')
Example sentences with 结构 →结果 (jiéguǒ)
The Chinese word for 'result' is '结果' (jiéguǒ). It is normally used in a similar context as in English, referring to the outcome or consequence of actions or events. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and is widely used in an academic or scientific setting while discussing the results or findings of an experiment or study.
结论 (jié lùn)
The Chinese word for 'conclusion' is '结论'. It is often used at the end of an argument or discussion to denote the outcome or result. It can be used in a similar context as it is used in English - to represent the ending or final part of something.
绘画 (huì huà)
In Chinese, '绘画' (huì huà) refers to the art of laying and spreading colors and shapes on a medium, typically on paper or canvas, to create an image or representation. It can also be used in a general sense to refer to the act of creating such a piece of art. It is a common term in discussions of visual arts and art education.
Example sentences with 绘画 →给 (gěi)
The Chinese word '给' is usually used to express the action of giving something to someone, similar to how the word 'give' is used in English. It can be used in a multitude of contexts, such as giving a gift, giving a person time, or giving a response. It is a very common word in Chinese language.