Chinese–English dictionary

母马

An adult female horse. · mǔ mǎ

母鸡

A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for her eggs. · mǔ jī

母鹿

A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used). · mǔ lù

毎週

Once every week.

每

All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every). · měi

每一個

Every person. · měi yī gè

每天的

That occurs every day, or at least every working day. · měi tiān de

毒

(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both. · dú

毒力

The state of being virulent. · dú lì

毒品

A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine. · dú pǐn

毒性学

(sciences, pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning. · dú xìng xué

毒物

A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested. · dú wù

毒素

(strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms. · dú sù

毒茄蔘

Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses. · dú qié shēn

毒麥

Any of genus Lolium of grasses, especially as a weed in wheat fields. · dú mài

比

(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory). · bī

比利时

Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people. · Bǐ lì shí

比利时人

Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people. · bǐ lì shí rén

比利時

A country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Official name: Kingdom of Belgium. Capital and largest city: Brussels. · Bǐ lì shí

比利牛斯山

The mountain range separating Spain from France, inhabited by Basques in the west, Occitans in the centre-north, Aragonese in the centre-south, and Catalans in the east. · Bǐ lì niú sī shān

比哈尔邦

A state in eastern India. Capital: Patna. · Bǐ hā ěr bāng

比喻

Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures. · bǐ yù

比基尼

A brief bathing suit worn by men. · bǐ jī ní

比武场

(in the plural, historical) The barriers or palisades used to fence off a space for jousting or tilting tournaments. · bǐ wǔ chǎng

比特币

(countable, computing, finance) A unit of the bitcoin (proper noun sense 1) cryptocurrency. · Bǐ tè bì

比索

(historical) A former unit of currency in Spain and Spain's colonies, worth 8 reales; the Spanish dollar. · bǐ suǒ

比荷卢经济联盟

An economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. · bǐ hé Lú jīng jì lián méng

比萨

The capital city of the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. · bǐ sà

比萨饼

(uncountable) A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. · bǐ sà bǐng

比賽

(countable) A contest for a prize or award. · bǐ sài

比赛

(countable) A competition. · bǐ sài

比較

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared. · bǐ jiào

比较级

(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully). · bǐ jiào jí

毕尔巴鄂

The largest city in the Basque Country, in northern Spain, and capital city of the province of Biscay, Spain. · Bì ěr bā è

毕达哥拉斯

Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC), an Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher. · Bì dá gē lā sī

毗湿奴

(Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most venerated god in Hinduism. · Pí shī nú

毛

(anatomy) Hair of the body; in particular, androgenic hair, to the exclusion of facial hair and the hair atop one's head. · máo

毛利率

(finance) The yield or profit; the selling price minus the cost of production. · máo lì lǜ

毛利语

Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori. · máo lì yǔ

毛囊

(botany) A type of primitive dry fruit produced by certain flowering plants. · máo náng

毛巾

A towel used to dry the body after bathing. · máo jīn

毛拉

(Islam) A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas. · máo lā

毛毛蟲

The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm. · máo mao chóng

毛毛雨

(physics, weather) Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground. · máo mao yǔ

毛毡

A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving. · máo zhān

毛病

(computing) A source control feature that can show which user was responsible for a particular portion of the source code. · máo bìng

毛绒玩具

Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc. · máo róng wán jù

毛茛

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot. · máo gèn

毛蟲

A tractor crawler, a motorized vehicle that uses caterpillar tracks instead of wheels. · máo chóng

毛衣

(countable) A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body. · máo yī

毛里求斯

A en given name, equivalent to English Morris. · Máo lǐ qiú sī

毫克

(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams. Symbol: mg · háo kè

毫升

(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, equal to one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: mL or ml. · háo shēng

毫秒

(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms · háo miǎo

毫米

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm · háo mǐ

毯子

(chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives. · tǎn zi

氏族

A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain. · shì zú

民主

(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy). · mín zhǔ

民主化

The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously. · mín zhǔ huà

民主的

Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people. · mín zhǔ de

民兵

An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control. · mín bīng

民意測驗

An examination of the opinions of a group of people. · mín yì cè yàn

民数记

The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah. · Mín shù jì

民數記

The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah. · Mín shù jì

民族

(with definite article) The so-called lower orders of people; the populace; the vulgar. · mín zú

民族主义

A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture. · mín zú zhǔ yì

民族主義

A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture. · mín zú zhǔ yì

民族学

(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that compares and analyzes different human cultures and the relationships between them. · mín zú xué

民眾

(generically) People, especially a large number of people; the general population. · mín zhòng

气

(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air. · qì

气体

(uncountable, physical chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition. · qì tǐ

气候

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years). · qì hòu

气压表

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure. · qì yā biǎo

气场

(also, parapsychology) A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual. [from 1870] · qì chǎng

气得发狂

(colloquial, idiomatic) To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy. · qì dé fā kuáng

气旋

(broadly) Any weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure; a low pressure system. · qì xuán

气球

An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible. · qì qiú

气管

(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi. · qì guǎn

气象学

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting. · qì xiàng xué

气量

(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence. · qì liàng

气雾剂

A dessert made from ice cream frozen in a (generally spherical or hemispherical) mold. · qì wù jì

氖

(countable) A form or sample of the element. · nǎi

氘

(uncountable, isotope) An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H. · dāo

氙

The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology. · xiān

氟化物

(chemistry) The anionic form of a fluorine atom. · fú huà wù

氡

(uncountable, obsolete) (physics, chemistry) The element radon (Rn) · dōng

氢

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.008. · qīng

氣候

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years). · qì hòu

氣候變化

Rapid, large-scale, and long-term change in the Earth's climatic system produced by global warming; anthropogenic climate change. · qì hòu biàn huà

氣動力學

Able to be inflated or blown up. · qì dòng lì xué

氣味

Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive. · qì wèi

氣囊

(automotive) A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury. · qì náng

氣墊船

(vehicle, genericized trademark) A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport. · qì diàn chuán

氣象學

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting. · qì xiàng xué

氣體

(uncountable, physical chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition. · qì tǐ

氦

(uncountable) The second-lightest chemical element (symbol He), with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas. · hài

氧

The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas. · yǎng

氧化

The combination of a substance with oxygen. · yǎng huà

氧化物

(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element. · yǎng huà wù

氧气

(inorganic chemistry) the normal allotrope of oxygen having two atoms per molecule; O₂ · yǎng qì

氨

(inorganic compound) A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste. · ān

氩

The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas. · yà

氪

(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere. · kè

氫

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.008. · qīng

氫氧化物

(chemistry) A univalent anion (OH−) based on the hydroxyl functional group. · qīng yǎng huà wù

氬

The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas. · yà

氮

(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas. · dàn

氯

A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17. · lǜ

氯仿

(organic compound) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl3; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic. · lǜ fǎng

氯化物

(chemistry) Any salt of hydrochloric acid. · lǜ huà wù

氯胺酮

(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used as a dissociative anesthetic and analgesic drug and also recreationally as a hallucinogen. · lǜ àn tóng

氰化物

(inorganic compound, organic compound, countable) Any compound containing the -C≡N group or the CN− anion. · qíng huà wù

水

Any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as an ocean, a river, a lake or a bay. · shuǐ

水上飛機

(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water. · shuǐ shàng fēi jī

水仙

(countable) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales. · shuǐ xiān

水坑

A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water. · shuǐ kēng

水壶

A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink. · shuǐ hú

水壺

(cookware) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid. · shuǐ hú

水平

Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat. · shuǐ píng

水库

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply. · shuǐ kù

水手

Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea. · shuǐ shǒu

水族箱

A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals. · shuǐ zú xiāng

水星

(astronomy) The first planet in the Solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿. · Shuǐ xīng

水星人

(science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Mercury. · shuǐ xīng rén

水暖工

One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage. · shuǐ nuǎn gōng

水果

The spores of cryptogams and their accessory organs. · shuǐ guǒ

水桶

A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc. · shuǐ tǒng

水棲

Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water. · shuǐ qī

水楊酸

(carboxylic acid) A white crystalline organic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, C6>H4(OH)(COOH), used in the production of aspirin and other industrial chemicals. · shuǐ yáng suān

水槽

A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use. · shuǐ cáo

水母

An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. · shuǐ mǔ

水汽

(Scotland) Vapour; steam; smoke; fume. · shuǐ qì

水沟

A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage. · shuǐ gōu

水泥

(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries. · shuǐ ní

水流

(Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US) A stream of water, typically a stream of freshwater smaller than a river; in Australia, also used of river-sized bodies of water. · shuǐ liú

水煙

(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored. · shuǐ yān

水牛

An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis. · shuǐ niú

水牛城

A major city, the county seat of Erie County, New York, USA; very near Niagara Falls. · shuǐ niú chéng

水獭

An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae. · shuǐ tǎ

水田

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain. · shuǐ tián

水罐

A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top. · shuǐ guàn

水肿

(medicine) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity. · shuǐ zhǒng

水芋

A marsh plant native to cooler areas throughout the northern hemisphere, Calla palustris, having pale green flowers in a white spathe. · shuǐ yù

水银

(with definite article) Ambient pressure or temperature (from the use of mercury in barometers and thermometers). [from 17th c.] · shuǐ yín

水鳥

Any bird whose mode of life involves living on or next to bodies of water. · shuǐ niǎo

水龍頭

The plug of a faucet, tap or cock. · shuǐ lóng tóu

永恆

Lasting forever; unending. · yǒng héng

永恒

(relative to past) Having existed for so great a period of time that its longevity cannot be expressed. · yǒng héng

永远

(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. · yǒng yuǎn

汁

(archaic, or, historical) Any of the fluids in an animal body, especially the four "cardinal humours" of blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm that were believed to control the health and mood of the human body. · zhī