The Chinese word 副 can be translated to “vice” or “deputy” in English. It is often used as a prefix to describe a secondary or supporting role, such as 副总统 which means “vice president” or 副作用 which means “side effect”. It can also be used as a measure word for certain objects, such as 副手套 which means “pair of gloves”. Overall, 副 is a versatile word that is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Translation
Adjective: deputy, vice-
Measure Word: for pairs, sets, etc.
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的父亲是一位副总裁 | wǒ de fùqīn shì yī wèi fù zǒngcái | My father is a vice president |
| 他是我们公司的副经理 | tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de fù jīnglǐ | He is the deputy manager of our company |
| 她是一位副教授，研究领域是心理学 | tā shì yī wèi fù jiàoshòu, yánjiū lǐngyù shì xīnlǐxué | She is an associate professor, her research field is psychology |
| 这是我的副本，你可以拿去复制 | zhè shì wǒ de fùběn, nǐ kěyǐ ná qù fùzhì | This is my copy, you can take it to duplicate |
| 她的副作用包括头痛和恶心 | tā de fù zuòyòng bāokuò tóutòng hé ěxīn | Its side effects include headaches and nausea |
| 这个副词用法有点复杂，请仔细阅读说明 | zhège fùcí yòngfǎ yǒudiǎn fùzá, qǐng zǐxì yuèdú shuōmíng | The usage of this adverb is a bit complicated, please read the instructions carefully |
HSK
副 is part of HSK Level 6 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 6.
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