Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
辞职 (cí zhí)
'辞职' means 'quit', particularly in terms of leaving a job or post. It is used in a formal context to denote resigning from a professional position. It is important to note that '辞职' is more specific than 'quit' which can be used in various contexts in English.
Example sentences with 辞职 →辩解 (biànjiě)
In Chinese, '辩解' is used in much the same contexts as 'justify' in English. It means to offer an explanation or reason for something, often in defense of one's actions or opinions. It is commonly used in written and verbal communication.
Example sentences with 辩解 →辩论 (biàn lùn)
In Chinese '辩论' means debate. This is used in most instances where two or more individuals or groups provide differing viewpoints on a specific topic. It can be used in any context, formal or informal.
Example sentences with 辩论 →边界 (biān jiè)
In Chinese, '边界' translates to 'border'. The term is often used in geographical or political context when referring to the edge or boundary between two things or areas. It could be the physical dividing line between two countries, states, or territories, or it could be a metaphorical term used to describe the limit or extent of something. Chinese places a lot of emphasis on particular context when using this term.
Example sentences with 边界 →边缘 (biān yuán)
In Chinese, '边缘' is used similarly to the English word 'edge' — referring to the boundary or limit of something. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as physical objects (edge of a table), abstract concepts (cutting-edge technology), or geographical terms (edge of a city). '边缘' can also express a metaphorical fringe or margin of society.
达到 (dá dào)
In Chinese, '达到' is the word for 'reach'. It is often used to express the attainment or accomplishment of a goal or aim. Like English, it can be used in various contexts such as 'reaching a place', 'reaching an agreement', 'reaching a level', etc.
Example sentences with 达到 →过 (guò)
The Chinese word '过' can be used to indicate a state of 'having been through' or 'having done' something. It is largely used similar to 'over' in English, often used in a past tense context to indicate that an event or action has been completed or passed. Also, it is a common word used in daily life.
过去 (guò qù)
In Chinese, the word '过去' is the direct translation for 'past' and it is used to refer to something that happened previously or in earlier times. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in various contexts, just like it's English counterpart.
过渡 (guò dù)
The Chinese word '过渡' is used to express the concept of transition, indicating a process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. It can be used in various contexts such as social changes, personal development, and time passage etc. Furthermore, it can act as a verb or a noun in sentences.
Example sentences with 过渡 →过程 (guò chéng)
The Chinese word '过程' has similar uses to the English word 'process'. It refers to a series of actions or stages taken in order to achieve a particular end. It can be used in various contexts, including scientific, technological, and daily life. Examples: '制作过程 (the process of making/production)', '学习过程 (learning process)'
过错 (guòcuò)
The Chinese word '过错' represents a wrong or a mistake made by an individual. Just like in English, '过错' can be used in a variety of contexts. It can be used to denote errors made in work or studies, moral or ethical faults, flaws in character, or mistakes in judgement. The intensity of the fault can also vary, from minor oversights to major transgressions.
Example sentences with 过错 →运动 (yùn dòng)
The translated word '运动' is used in Chinese to describe different types of physical games and exercises, just like the English word 'sport'. It can be used in various contexts related to physical activities, fitness, and competitive games.
运气 (yùnqì)
运气 (Yùnqì) is often used in similar ways to the English word 'luck'. It can be used generally to refer to one's fortune or fate. It's especially used to describe the result of an event that's determined more by chance than by one's control. It's not uncommon to hear someone wishing another person good luck by saying 祝你好运 (Zhù nǐ hǎo yùn) in Chinese.
Example sentences with 运气 →近 (jìn)
In Chinese, '近' is used to express the meaning of close. It could be used to refer to physical closeness, such as in distance, or to the intimacy between relationships. Like English, it can also be used in a temporal sense to refer to things that are near in time.
返回 (fǎn huí)
In Chinese, '返回' holds the same context as 'return' in English. It could mean to go back to a place or situation, to give, send, or put something back, or it is also commonly used in context of a result from a process or event. It's often used in conversational language as well as in coding and technical language.
还 (hái)
The Chinese word '还' is used similarly to the English word 'yet' when referring to something that is not completed or has not happened. However, the context can vary, and sometimes it can also mean 'to return' or 'also', depending on the situations.
Example sentences with 还 →这个 (zhè ge)
The Chinese word '这个' is the equivalent of the English word 'this'. It is used to denote something that is close to the speaker and the listener. It could indicate an idea, a person, an object or even a place that is within the immediate context or situation.
这些 (zhèxiē)
The Chinese word '这些' is equivalent to 'these' in English. It is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific group of people or things close to the speaker in physical or psychological space. It is often followed by a noun, though the noun is sometimes omitted if clear from the context.
这样 (zhèyàng)
The Chinese word '这样' translated as 'such' in English, is used to refer to the degree or extent of something. It is commonly used in sentences like 'I didn't think it would be such a big deal' which would translate to '我没想到会是这样的大事'.
这里 (zhè lǐ)
“这里” is used in Chinese in a similar way as 'here' in English. It refers to the specific location or place where someone or something is. It can also be used to introduce a subject, similar to 'here is' or 'here are' in English.
进入 (jìn rù)
The Chinese word '进入' is used similarly to 'into' in English. It typically indicates the action of entering a place or a state of being. An example can be '进入了一个新的阶段' which translates to 'entered a new phase'.
进步 (jìn bù)
The Chinese word for progress is '进步' and it is used like its English counterpart to express the idea of making forward movement, especially after a period of effort. This word can be used in a variety of contexts, such as academic progress, personal development, or societal improvements.
远 (yuǎn)
The Chinese word for 'far' is '远', which is often used to describe a distance that is a long way off. It can relate to physical distance, as in the space between two places, but can also be used metaphorically to describe, for instance, a future event that is a long way off (远期 'yuǎn qī'). It is frequently used in a variety of contexts in the Chinese language.
Example sentences with 远 →连接 (lián jiē)
The Chinese word '连接' is used similarly to the English word 'connect'. It can be used to indicate the idea of linking, attaching or joining two or more things together. For instance, in the context of internet or technology, '连接' may refer to establishing a network connection. In a social or relational context, '连接' may refer to establishing or making a connection or relationship with someone.
Example sentences with 连接 →追求 (zhuī qiú)
The Chinese word '追求' is used in similar context to its English counterpart 'pursue'. It can mean to strive to achieve or obtain something in the face of adversity, such as a life goal, a romantic interest or an academic discipline. It also includes the sense of continuous efforts.
Example sentences with 追求 →退休 (tuìxiū)
In Chinese, '退休' (tuìxiū) refers to retirement from working, often after reaching a certain age. It can be used in various contexts, such as formal or informal conversation, and in written or spoken language. Similar to its usage in English, it typically implies the transition from gainful employment to a time of rest or pursuing one's hobbies.
Example sentences with 退休 →送货 (sòng huò)
In Chinese, '送货' refers to the process of transporting goods from a seller to a buyer. It can be used in a variety of contexts, just like the English word 'delivery'. For example, you might use it when talking about tracking a package ('我的送货正在路上' - 'my delivery is on the way'), or when discussing delivery charges ('送货费用' - 'delivery fees').
Example sentences with 送货 →适合 (shì hé)
The Chinese word '适合' is used similar to how we use 'fit' in English. It can mean fitting in a physical sense, such as a piece of clothing or an object fitting in a certain space. However, it can also be used in a more abstract sense to mean that something is suitable or appropriate.
适应 (shì yìng)
The Chinese word '适应' is used to represent adaption or adjustment to a certain condition, environment, or situation. Similar to English, it can be used in a variety of contexts, including but not limited to the adaptation to climate change (适应气候变化) or the ability to adapt to new circumstances (适应新环境的能力).
Example sentences with 适应 →适当 (shìdàng)
The Chinese word '适当' is used similarly to the English word 'appropriate'. It is used to describe something that is suitable or fitting in a specific situation, context, or condition. This can pertain to behaviour, clothing, decisions, measures etc. It can also suggest moderation, as in not too much or too little.
Example sentences with 适当 →