Nature
This “Nature” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with more than 15 commonly used Chinese words describing natural phenomena and things. The learning materials are designed to be simple, easy to understand, and suitable for beginners learning Chinese online. This document is completely free and can effectively support learners to supplement their Chinese vocabulary.
The vocabulary set includes basic words such as: 天 (tiān): sky, 地 (dì): earth, 山 (shān): mountain, 河 (hé): river, 树 (shù): tree, 花 (huā): flower, 草 (cǎo): grass, 森林 (sēnlín): forest, 海洋 (hǎiyáng): ocean, 太阳 (taiyáng): sun, 月亮 (yuèliang): moon, 星星 (xīngxing): star, 云 (yún): cloud, 雨 (yǔ): rain, 风 (fēng): wind. Becoming familiar with these words will create a solid foundation for learning Chinese later.
今天天气很好。
It's a beautiful day today.
Use: A word referring to the sky, often used in sentences about the weather.
这块地很肥沃。
This land is very fertile.
Use: From the word land, ground, can mean land for cultivation.
那座山很高。
That mountain is very high.
Use: Mountain word, often used with quantity word like 座 (zuò)
这条河很长。
This river is very long.
Use: Words indicating river, often used with words indicating quantity such as 条 (tiáo)
这棵树很高大。
This tree is very tall.
Use: Words for trees, often used with quantity words like 棵 (kē)
这朵花很漂亮。
This flower is very beautiful.
Use: Words indicating flowers, often used with words indicating quantity such as 朵 (duǒ)
草地很绿。
The grass is very green.
Use: The word grass can be used to refer to weeds or garden grass.
森林里有很多动物。
There are many animals in the forest.
Use: A word that refers to a large forest with many trees.
海洋很广阔。
The ocean is very big.
Use: From the ocean, the vast sea
太阳出来了。
The sun has risen.
Use: From the sun, the main source of light on earth
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tones of each word by reading it out loud and repeating it over and over again. Use online Chinese learning apps to practice.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Find an illustration for each Chinese character to help you visualize and remember it better. For example, the character 山 (shān – mountain) is shaped like a mountain.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting vocabulary words into simple sentences to understand how they are used in context. For example: 天很蓝 (tiān hěn lán – the sky is very blue).
- Focus on the word group: Learn groups of related words (e.g. sun, moon, star) to make them easier to remember.
- Review regularly: Review vocabulary every day to consolidate your knowledge. Use flashcards or Chinese vocabulary learning software to help.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 天 | tiān | God |
| 地 | dì | land |
| 山 | shān | mountain |
| 河 | hé | river |
| 树 | shù | tree |
| 花 | huā | flower |
| 草 | cǎo | grass |
| 森林 | sēnlín | forest |
| 海洋 | hǎi yáng | ocean |
| 太阳 | tàiyáng | sun |
| 月亮 | yuèliàng | moon |
| 星星 | xīngxīng | Star |
| 云 | yún | cloud |
| 雨 | yǔ | rain |
| 风 | fēng | wind |
| 雪 | xuě | snow |
| 天气 | tiānqì | weather |
| 自然 | zìrán | nature |
| 环境 | huánjìng | environment |
| 景色 | jǐng sè | scenery |
| 植物 | zhí wù | Plant |
| 动物 | dòngwù | animal |
| 生态 | shēng tài | Ecology |
| 气候 | qìhòu | climate |
| 沙漠 | shā mò | desert |
| 海洋生物 | hǎiyáng shēngwù | marine life |
| 保护区 | bǎo hù qū | conservation area |
| 污染 | wū rǎn | polluted |
| 资源 | zīyuán | resources |
| 可持续发展 | kě chí xù fā zhǎn | sustainable development |
| 生态系统 | shēng tài xì tǒng | ecosystem |
| 全球变暖 | quánqiú biàn nuǎn | global warming |
| 水 | shuǐ | water |
| 海 | hǎi | sea |
| 湖 | hú | lake |
| 空气 | kōngqì | air |
| 阳光 | yángguāng | sunshine |
| 草原 | cǎoyuán | steppe |
| 冰川 | bīng chuān | glacier |
| 岩石 | yán shí | stone |
| 土地 | tǔdì | land |
| 山脉 | shān mài | mountain |
| 河流 | héliú | river |
| 野生动物 | yěshēng dòngwù | wildlife |
| 四季 | sì jì | four seasons |
| 春天 | chūn tiān | spring |
| 夏天 | xià tiān | summer |
| 秋天 | qiū tiān | autumn |
| 冬天 | dōng tiān | winter |
| 湖泊 | húpō | lake |
| 季节 | jìjié | season |
| 风景 | fēngjǐng | scenery |
| 蓝天 | lántiān | blue sky |
| 绿地 | lǜdì | green land |
| 瀑布 | pùbù | waterfall |
| 平原 | píngyuán | plain |
| 湿地 | shīdì | wetland |
| 矿物 | kuàngwù | mineral |
| 彩虹 | cǎihóng | rainbow |
| 火山 | huǒshān | volcano |
| 地球 | dìqiú | Earth |
| 生长 | shēngzhǎng | growth |
| 保护 | bǎohù | protect |
| 破坏 | pòhuài | destructive |
| 美丽 | mèilì | Pretty |
| 茂盛 | màoshèng | grow well |
| 广阔 | guǎngkuò | vast |
| 丰富 | fēngfù | abundant |
| 严重 | yánzhòng | serious |
| 山峰 | shānfēng | mountain top |
| 峡谷 | xiágǔ | canyon |
| 盆地 | péndì | basin |
| 岛屿 | dǎoyǔ | island |
| 地震 | dìzhèn | earthquake |
| 台风 | táifēng | storm |
| 龙卷风 | lóngjuǎnfēng | tornado |
| 干旱 | gānhàn | drought |
| 洪水 | hóngshuǐ | flood |
| 冰 | bīng | băng |
| 沙 | shā | cát |
| 清澈 | qīngchè | trong veo |
| 温暖 | wēnnuǎn | warm |
| 寒冷 | hánlěng | lạnh giá |
| 干燥 | gāozào | khô |
| 潮湿 | cháoshī | ẩm ướt |
| 山谷 | shāngǔ | thung lũng |
| 高原 | gāoyuán | cao nguyên |
| 海岸 | hǎi'àn | bờ biển |
| 暴雨 | bàoyǔ | mưa bão |