Chinese12 Flashcards
剛
(gāng) = Just now / recently / firm / strong / unyielding
The character 剛 (gāng) can have several meanings depending on context:
- When used as an adverb: “just now” or “recently”
- When used as an adjective: “firm,” “strong,” or “unyielding”
回來
(huílái) = return/come back
旅行
(lǚxíng) = travel/trip
飛機
(fēijī) = Airplane / Aircraft
The term 飛機 (fēijī) breaks down as:
- 飛 (fēi) = to fly
- 機 (jī) = machine
Together they form the word for “airplane” or “aircraft.”
多久
(duō jiǔ) = How long (in terms of time)
This phrase 多久 (duō jiǔ) breaks down as:
- 多 (duō) = many/much
- 久 (jiǔ) = long time
Together it functions as a question phrase meaning “how long?” or “how much time?” when asking about duration.
旅行好玩嗎
(lǚxíng hǎo wán ma?) = Was the trip fun? / Did you enjoy your trip?
This phrase breaks down as:
- 旅行 (lǚxíng) = trip/travel
- 好玩 (hǎo wán) = fun/enjoyable
- 嗎 (ma) = question particle
Together it forms a question asking if a trip was enjoyable or fun.
玩了什麼
(wán le shénme) = What did (you) do? / What activities did (you) participate in?
This phrase breaks down as:
- 玩 (wán) = to play/to have fun/to do activities
- 了 (le) = particle indicating completed action
- 什麼 (shénme) = what
Together it asks about what activities someone did or participated in, often used when asking about what someone did during a trip or outing.
活動
(huódòng) = Activity / Event / Exercise
The term 活動 (huódòng) breaks down as:
- 活 (huó) = live/living/alive
- 動 (dòng) = move/movement
Together they form the word for “activity,” “event,” or sometimes “exercise” depending on context. It can refer to various organized events, physical activities, or social gatherings.
佛教
(fójiào) = Buddhism
The term 佛教 (fójiào) breaks down as:
- 佛 (fó) = Buddha
- 教 (jiào) = teaching/religion
Together they form the word for “Buddhism,” the religion or philosophical tradition based on the teachings of the Buddha.
佛教徒
(fójiào tú) = Buddhist / Buddhist follower
The term 佛教徒 (fójiào tú) breaks down as:
- 佛教 (fójiào) = Buddhism
- 徒 (tú) = follower/disciple
Together they form the word for “Buddhist” or “follower of Buddhism,” referring to someone who practices or follows the Buddhist religion.
佛教活動做了什麼
(fójiào huódòng zuò le shénme) = What Buddhist activities did (you) do? / What did (you) do at the Buddhist event?
This phrase breaks down as:
- 佛教 (fójiào) = Buddhism
- 活動 (huódòng) = activity/event
- 做 (zuò) = to do
- 了 (le) = particle indicating completed action
- 什麼 (shénme) = what
Together it asks about what Buddhist activities or events someone participated in or what they did during a Buddhist event.
還有嗎
(hái yǒu ma) = Is there anything else? / Do you have more?
This phrase breaks down as:
- 還有 (hái yǒu) = still have / additionally
- 嗎 (ma) = question particle
Together it forms a question asking if there is anything more or additional information/items. It’s commonly used to ask if someone has more to say about a topic or if there are other things to mention.
打坐
(dǎ zuò) = Meditate / Sit in meditation
The term 打坐 (dǎ zuò) refers to meditation, particularly in the Buddhist or Taoist tradition. It literally breaks down as:
- 打 (dǎ) = to do/perform (in this context)
- 坐 (zuò) = to sit
Together they describe the practice of sitting in meditation, where one sits quietly to cultivate mental discipline and awareness.
租
(zū) = To rent / To lease / To hire
The character 租 (zū) refers to renting or leasing something. This can apply to renting property (like apartments or houses), vehicles, equipment, or other items. It’s used in both directions - either to rent something from someone else or to rent out something you own to others.
腳踏車
(jiǎo tà chē) = Bicycle
This term breaks down as:
- 腳 (jiǎo) = foot
- 踏 (tà) = to step on/pedal
- 車 (chē) = vehicle
Together it literally means “foot-pedaled vehicle,” which is the common term for “bicycle” in Traditional Chinese (particularly used in Taiwan). In Mainland China, the more common term is 自行車 (zì xíng chē).
地點
(dì diǎn) = Location / Place / Venue
This term breaks down as:
- 地 (dì) = earth/ground/place
- 點 (diǎn) = point/spot
Together they form the word for “location” or “place,” referring to a specific geographical position or venue where something is located or takes place.
民宿
(mín sù) = Homestay / Guesthouse / B&B
This term breaks down as:
- 民 (mín) = people/folk/civilian
- 宿 (sù) = lodge/stay overnight
Together they refer to a type of accommodation similar to a bed and breakfast, homestay, or small guesthouse. These are often family-run establishments where travelers can stay in a more personal, home-like environment rather than a conventional hotel.
食物
(shíwù) = food
超市
(chāo shì) = Supermarket / Grocery store
This term breaks down as:
- 超 (chāo) = super/ultra/beyond
- 市 (shì) = market
Together they form the word for “supermarket” or “grocery store,” referring to a large retail store that sells food and other household items.
食材
(shí cái) = Ingredients / Food materials
This term breaks down as:
- 食 (shí) = food/to eat
- 材 (cái) = material/ingredient
Together they form the word for “ingredients” or “food materials,” referring to the raw components used in cooking or food preparation.
比如
(bǐ rú) = For example / Such as / For instance
This phrase is used to introduce examples in Chinese, similar to saying “for example” or “such as” in English. It’s commonly used when listing examples or providing instances to illustrate a point.
米餅
(mǐ bǐng) = Rice cake / Rice cracker
This term breaks down as:
- 米 (mǐ) = rice
- 餅 (bǐng) = cake/cookie/cracker
Together they refer to rice cakes or rice crackers, which are food items made from rice that have been formed into flat, round shapes. These can vary in texture and flavor depending on the regional cuisine and preparation method. They’re common snacks in many East Asian cultures.
蔬菜
(shū cài) = Vegetables
This term breaks down as:
- 蔬 (shū) = vegetable
- 菜 (cài) = dish/vegetable/greens
Together they form the general word for “vegetables” in Chinese, referring to edible plant parts used in cooking and eating.
團隊
(tuán duì) = Team / Group
This term breaks down as:
- 團 (tuán) = group/organization/團
- 隊 (duì) = team/group/队
Together they form the word for “team” or “organized group,” often used in the context of work, sports, or any collective effort where people collaborate toward a common goal.
