Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
酷 (kù)
The Chinese word '酷' is used to describe something or someone as cool, fascinating or awesome. It is pronounced as 'kù'. It is a very commonly used colloquial term, especially among the younger generation.
醒 (xǐng)
The Chinese word '醒' is used to explain the state of alertness coming from sleep or lack of consciousness. It could be used in different contexts such as 'wake up' (醒来) or 'wakefulness' (清醒).
Example sentences with 醒 →释放 (shì fàng)
In Chinese, '释放' refers to the action of releasing something, precisely like unleashing or letting go. It is often used in context with releasing one's strength, emotions, or prisoners. It is also used to convey the meaning of making something available to the public, as in the case of releasing a new film or publication.
里面 (lǐmiàn)
The Chinese word '里面' is commonly used to express 'inside' or 'in' in English. It is mainly used as a locative noun or directional complement in sentences.
Example sentences with 里面 →重 (Zhòng)
The Chinese character '重' represents the concept of 'heavy'. In Chinese, it can be used in a similar context as in English, to describe the weight of an object. It can also be used to express the weight of a situation or feeling, much like how 'heavy' is used metaphorically in English.
Example sentences with 重 →重复 (zhòng fù)
The Chinese word '重复' is used similar to how the English word 'repeat' is used. It implies to do or say something again. It can be used in everyday conversations, and it may also be used in technical contexts, such as in mathematics or computer science fields to indicate repetition of a process or action.
Example sentences with 重复 →重要 (zhòng yào)
In Chinese, '重要 (zhòng yào)' is used to define something of great significance, value, or consequence. This word can be used in various contexts, just like in English. It's commonly used in phrases or sentences such as '这很重要 (This is important)'.
重要性 (Zhòngyào xìng)
The Chinese word '重要性' translates to 'significance' in English. It is often used similarly to its English equivalent, usually relating to the importance or relevance of something. It could be found in various contexts, from daily conversations to formal writings. However, it is crucial to note that depending on the sentence or the subject, the word might need to be applied differently to express the same meaning effectively.
Example sentences with 重要性 →重量 (zhòngliàng)
In Chinese, weight translates to '重量' (zhòngliàng). This term can be used for all contexts where weight (of an object, person or any entity) is referred to or measured. It's a noun and can be used in a sentence like '这个箱子的重量是多少?' which means 'What is the weight of this box?'
Example sentences with 重量 →野心 (yě xīn)
The Chinese word for ambition is '野心', a direct translation can also mean 'wild heart' showing a metaphorical way of meaning the desire and determination to achieve success. This term can be used in various contexts, similar to English, where a person's goals or determination towards success is mentioned.
野生 (yě shēng)
The Chinese word '野生' is used to describe someone or something that is not tamed or controlled, just as it is in English. It could be used in a variety of contexts like 'wild animals' (野生动物), 'wild plants' (野生植物), even in phrases like 'to grow wild' (野生生长).
金 (jīn)
The Chinese character '金' represents 'gold'. It is often used in context where it pertains to wealth, color, or the precious metal. It is also used in compound words to denote something valuable or related to metal.
Example sentences with 金 →金属 (jīnshǔ)
The Chinese word for 'metal' is '金属'. This term is usually used in the same contexts as the English word 'metal', referring mainly to a category of elements that are typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive. For example, you would use it when talking about jewelry or machines, among other things.
Example sentences with 金属 →钉子 (dīng zǐ)
The Chinese word '钉子' is used similarly to the English word 'nail'. It can refer to the hard covering at the ends of fingers and toes or a thin pointed piece of metal that's driven into materials, like wood, to fasten them together. It can also be used metaphorically.
Example sentences with 钉子 →钓鱼 (diào yú)
In Chinese, 'fishing' is translated as '钓鱼'. This word is most commonly used to express the activity of catching fish, either as a sport or as a means of getting food. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the action of attempting to get something in a roundabout way.
钢琴 (gāngqín)
The word '钢琴' is used in Chinese to refer to a musical instrument known as a piano in English. This instrument has a keyboard which, when the keys are struck, causes hammers to hit strings inside, creating sound. '钢琴' is used in various contexts, like music education, entertainment, and performance, much as the word 'piano' is used in English.
钥匙 (yàoshi)
The word '钥匙' is a noun in Chinese language, exactly equivalent to 'key' in English. This term is commonly used for devices designed to open locks or start devices. It can also metaphorically refer to an essential method, idea, or influential element.
钩 (gōu)
The Chinese word for 'hook' is '钩'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on. In addition, it can also be used in a metaphorical sense like in English to mean 'to attract or to trap'.
Example sentences with 钩 →钱 (qián)
In Chinese, the word for 'money' is '钱', pronounced as 'qián'. It is used in the same way as it is in English, referring to a medium that can be exchanged for goods and services. Depending on the context, '钱' can refer to money in general or to specific amounts of money.
钻石 (zuànshí)
In Chinese, '钻石' is used the same way 'diamond' is used in English. It refers to a precious gemstone that is known for its hardness and clarity. It is commonly used in jewelry and also in industrial applications due to its hardness. In a broader context, '钻石' also symbolizes wealth, luxury, status, and everlasting love, just as the word 'diamond' does in English.
Example sentences with 钻石 →铁 (tiě)
The Chinese word for 'iron' is '铁'. This word can be used in a variety of contexts, similar to how it is used in English. It can refer to the specific metal substance, objects made from iron, or figuratively in expressions to symbolize strength or stubbornness.
Example sentences with 铁 →铃 (líng)
The Chinese word for bell is '铃' (líng). Just like in English, it can refer to a device that makes a ringing sound as a signal or warning. It is often used in contexts of school bells, alarm clocks, doorbells, etc., but can also be used metaphorically.
铃儿响叮当 (líng er xiǎng dīng dāng)
The Chinese phrase '铃儿响叮当' is commonly used to refer to the Christmas song 'Jingle Bells' in English. Additionally, it can be used in sentences to represent the sound of bells jingling.
Example sentences with 铃儿响叮当 →铅笔 (qiān bǐ)
In Chinese, the word for pencil is '铅笔'. It is used in the same way as it is in English, to refer to a tool used for writing or drawing. It can be part of compound words or phrases, but it is mostly used on its own.
银 (yín)
The Chinese word for silver is 银 (yín). The term can be used in much the same ways as it is in English. It most commonly refers to the metallic element, but can also be used to describe the silver color. It's also used in phrases and idioms, similar to the use in English literature and speech.
银行 (yín háng)
The Chinese word for 'bank' is '银行'. It is used in the context of a financial institution where people deposit or borrow money. For example, 我要去银行存钱 literally translates to 'I want to go to bank to deposit money'.
链 (liàn)
The Chinese word for 'chain' is '链'. This can refer to a series of metal rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament, or a sequence of items of the same type forming a line. It is used in much the same way as the English word 'chain', such as in phrases like 'bicycle chain' (自行车链) or 'chain reaction' (链式反应).
Example sentences with 链 →链接 (liàn jiē)
The Chinese word '链接' means 'link' in English. It is often used in the context of internet or connection between two things or ideas. For example, you might use '链接' when talking about a hyperlink on a website or a connection between two trains.
销售 (xiāo shòu)
In Chinese, the term '销售' represents 'sale'. It is a noun directly referring to selling goods and services in return for money or compensation. It is often used in retail and commerce-related circumstances in China.
锁 (suǒ)
In Chinese, '锁' pronounced as 'suǒ' refers to the device for fastening a door, lid, etc. It can be used in both verb and noun forms paralleling its use in English. For example, you can say '我锁了门' meaning 'I locked the door' or '这是一把锁' meaning 'This is a lock'.
Example sentences with 锁 →