Chinese
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in Chinese.
顾客 (gù kè)
The Chinese word for customer, '顾客', is often used in the context of a person or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. It is a common term used in commerce and business settings.
Example sentences with 顾客 →颂歌 (sòng gē)
The Chinese term '颂歌' is used to describe a song, hymn or chant, particularly one that is traditionally sung during festive or religious occasions.
Example sentences with 颂歌 →预告片 (yù gào piàn)
This is a commercial advertisement for a feature film that will be exhibited in the future at a cinema, on television or streaming device.
Example sentences with 预告片 →预期 (yù qī)
The Chinese word '预期' is translated as 'anticipate' in English. It is often used in phrases or scenarios where one is predicting or expecting something to occur. In different contexts, it can imply planning or preparation according to the expected situation.
预算 (yùsuàn)
In Chinese, '预算' refers to an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time. It is used in contexts relating to finance, business and economics, just like how 'budget' is used in English. As with the English term, '预算' can also be used as a verb, meaning to allocate funds for different purposes or costs.
Example sentences with 预算 →预约 (yùyuē)
In Chinese, '预约' means to reserve something. It may be utilized to reserve a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, or a ticket for a show, among other things. It's a frequently used word in various settings and is important to learn for practical conversations.
Example sentences with 预约 →预防 (yù fáng)
The Chinese word '预防' parallels to 'prevent' in English. It is often used when referring to taking action to stop something from happening. Just like in English, '预防' is widely used in many contexts, especially in medical and health situations.
领子 (lǐng zǐ)
The Chinese word '领子' is used to denote the word 'collar' in English. It is commonly used in clothing context such as in shirts, dresses or coats. The term is broadly used all across China.
Example sentences with 领子 →领导 (lǐng dǎo)
In Chinese, '领导' means to lead, direct or command. It is most often associated with leadership or guiding others, similar to the English usage of 'lead'. The word could be used in a variety of contexts, including business, education, and sports, just to name a few.
领导力 (lǐngdǎolì)
In Chinese, '领导力' (lǐngdǎolì) is commonly used to talk about the ability to lead others effectively. It can be used within various contexts, including but not limited to politics, business, or teamwork. Its usage is similar to how the term 'leadership' is used in English.
Example sentences with 领导力 →领带 (lǐngdài)
领带 pronounced as 'lǐngdài', is the direct translation of the English word 'tie'. It is most commonly used to refer to the accessory worn around the neck for decorative purposes, usually by men. In Chinese, it can be used in different contexts just as in English, but mainly in formal settings or discussions related to fashion, business, or professional attire.
频繁 (pín fán)
The word '频繁' in Chinese is often used to express something that happens or appears often or a lot of times. Like the English word 'frequent', it can be used in various contexts including frequency of events, actions, or occurrences.
Example sentences with 频繁 →频道 (pín dào)
In Chinese, 'channel' is translated as '频道' and it refers to a TV or radio broadcast station, a way, route, or means of communication or passage among a group of people. The usage of '频道' in Chinese is just like how 'channel' is used in English.
Example sentences with 频道 →颜色 (yánsè)
The Chinese word for 'color' is '颜色(yánsè)'. It refers to the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light. It is used the same way it is in English, to describe the hue, shade or tone of something.
额外 (é wài)
The Chinese word '额外' is used similarly to the English word 'extra'. It refers to something that is in addition to what is usual or expected, or more than the usual amount. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in '额外的费用' (extra fee), '额外的工作' (extra work), or '额外的时间' (extra time).
Example sentences with 额外 →风 (fēng)
In Chinese, '风' is the word for wind. It can be used in different contexts such as describing the weather, like '今天的风很大' which translates to 'The wind is strong today'. It can also be used metaphorically in phrases like ‘顺风’ which means 'to go with the wind' symbolizing going with favor or luck.
Example sentences with 风 →风景 (fēng jǐng)
The Chinese word '风景' refers to the scenery or view of a place, similar to the English word 'landscape'. It can be used to describe the views in nature, such as mountains, rivers, forests, but can also be used in other contexts to describe what one sees, like the 'landscape' of a city.
风暴 (fēng bào)
In Chinese, the word for 'storm' is '风暴'. It is used much in the same way as in English, referring to a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. It carries the same connotations of chaos and intensity, and can be used metaphorically as well.
Example sentences with 风暴 →风格 (fēng gé)
The word '风格' in Chinese refers to 'style' in English. It is a versatile word used in many contexts. For instance, it can be used to discuss someone's manner of handwriting, dressing or designing. It can also refer to a specific kind of artistic expression or the way a certain task is performed. It is frequently used in daily conversations, business discussions, or in the field of arts.
Example sentences with 风格 →风险 (fēng xiǎn)
The Chinese word for 'risk' is '风险' (pronounce as fēng xiǎn), which is used to describe a situation involving exposure to danger. It is also used in many different contexts, similar to the English term, such as financial risk (财务风险), health risk (健康风险), and so on.
飞 (fēi)
In Chinese, the word '飞' is primarily used to mean 'fly', akin to its use in English. It can be used to describe anything that flies, such as birds, airplanes, etc. It can also be used in metaphors to refer to quick movement or rapidly increasing growth or development.
飞机 (fēi jī)
The Chinese word for 'airplane' is '飞机'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, referring to a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces. It can be used in various contexts, such as travel, aviation, transport, etc.
飞行 (fēi xíng)
The Chinese word for 'flight' is '飞行'. This word can be used in the same contexts as in English. For instance, you can use it when talking about a plane flight, or when discussing the flight of birds. It is a common word used in daily conversation.
Example sentences with 飞行 →食堂 (shítáng)
Cafeteria in Chinese is translated as '食堂' (shítáng). The word is used to describe places where food is served, similar to how we use 'cafeteria' in English. '食堂' can be used in different contexts such as school, office, or public cafeterias.
食物 (shíwù)
This is a general term in Chinese meaning food, referring to anything consumable by humans or animals.
Example sentences with 食物 →食谱 (shípǔ)
The Chinese word '食谱' (shípǔ) is used to refer to a list of ingredients and the steps needed for cooking a particular dish or food. Similar to 'recipe' in English, it can be used in various contexts relating to food preparation and cooking. It is often used in conversations, cooking shows, cookbooks, and any discussion involving the preparation of food.
Example sentences with 食谱 →餐 (cān)
In Chinese, '餐' is a noun that basically means 'meal'. It is a universal term for any type of meal and doesn't refer to any specific kind of food. Just like in English, it can be used to indicate breakfast, lunch, or dinner based on the context. For example, '早餐' means 'breakfast', '午餐' means 'lunch', and '晚餐' means 'dinner'.
Example sentences with 餐 →餐厅 (cān tīng)
The Chinese word for restaurant is '餐厅'. It is commonly used to refer to a place where you can pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises. It is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
饮食 (yǐnshí)
The Chinese word '饮食' encapsulates both drinking and eating habits, which is a suitable translation for 'diet' in English. In general, it is often used in the context of maintaining healthful habits or suggesting modifications to one's daily food intake.
Example sentences with 饮食 →饼干 (bǐng gān)
The Chinese word for 'cookie' is '饼干'. It is commonly used to describe any kind of small, sweet, baked good - similar to the English usage of the word. However, '饼干' can also refer to crackers or biscuits, so the context is important.
Example sentences with 饼干 →