302 Themes

205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)


be, is
to be, system, series
be, so
be, mean, namely
be, do, act
precisely
mean, refer to
make a general reference
refer in particular to
not be beyond the scope of
be worthy of, deserve to be called
absolutely not
whether or not, whether
whether or not
work as, severe as
treat as, regard as
regard as, treat as
worth being called as
look upon as
to act as if
view as, take as
regard as, look on as, take as
be counted as, equate to
may after all be accepted as, can be regarded as
deserve to be called
liken to
metaphor, analogy
for example, for instance
make an analogy
call, declare
declare as
be known as
call it, known as
中国共产党党员 ~党员. Members of the Chinese Communist party are called ‘party members’ for short.
中国的~是中华人民共和国. China’s full name is the People’s Republic of China. || 英国的~是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国. The full name of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
call oneself, claim to be
what is called
that which was said
one may well say
it can be said
这只是他个人看法, 不 ~公司的立场. This is only his personal opinion, which does not represent the view of the company. || ~大多数人利益 represent the interests of most people || 他~全体学生向老师表示感谢. On behalf of all the students, he expressed gratitude to the teacher.
~快乐 a symbol of happiness || ~自由 a symbol of freedom || 秃鹰是美国的~. The bald eagle represents the U.S.A.
美国即使有新闻自 由, 也并不~ 着一切新闻都是真实的. Even if the United States has freedom of the press, it does not mean that all of the news is true.
replace, substitute for
replace, substitute
~了他的 风格 showed his style || ~出男子气概 showing masculinity || ~在态度上. It is manifested in one’s attitude.
美国宪法~ 了自由 和平等的理想. America’s Constitution embodies the ideals of freedom and equality.
show, produce
show, reveal
open up before one’s eyes
demonstrate
indicate, foreshadow
show a tendency towards, decline be expected to fall
omen, presage
~奇迹witness a miracle || 二十世纪九十年代~了中国经济的迅速发展. The 1990s saw the rapid development of the Chinese economy.
出生 ~ birth certificate || 出具~ issue a certificate || 充分 ~ fully prove
文章~了改革的 必要性. The article proves the necessity of reform.
~中 心authentication center || 获得 ~ get a certificate
~理论verify a theory || 经过 ~ 的遗嘱verified (copy of a) will
confirm, verify

1 是 [-] shì (be) be, is: 狗~人类最好的朋友. Dogs are man’s best friends. '
2 系 [係] xì (be) to be, system, series: 死者~中毒死亡. The dead died of poisoning. || 玛丽~我校外语系老师. Mary is my school’s foreign language teacher. '
3 乃 [-] nǎi (be) be, so: 此~西方“天主教会”的由来. This is the origin of the West’s ‘Catholic Church.’ || 李先生~我们旧上司. Mr. Li is our old boss. || 婚姻~终身大事. Marriage is a lifelong matter. '
4 即 [-] jí (that is, namely) be, mean, namely: 春节~农历新年. The Spring Festival/Chinese New Year is called the Lunar New Year. || 非此~彼It must be either this or that '
5 为 [為] wéi (female monkey, do, make, become, be) be, do, act: 少说 ~好. To speak less is for the better. || 门票的价格~一百五十元. The price of tickets at the door is 150 yuan. '
6 正是 [-] zhèngshì (just-be) precisely: 事实~这样. These are precise facts. || 他~这样做的. He did it precisely this way. || 现在~忙的时候. Right now is our busy period. '
7 指 [-] zhǐ (finger, point at, refer to) mean, refer to: 他说有些人很坏, 不知道是~谁. I don’t know to whom he was referring when he said some people were very bad. '
8 泛指 [-] fànzhǐ (generally-refer to) make a general reference: “昨天”~过 去, “明天”~未来. Yesterday represents the past, tomorrow represents the future. || 汉语的“汤”原来~一切的热水. The Chinese character for “tang” originally represented all hot water. '
9 特指 [-] tèzhǐ (particularly-refer to) refer in particular to: 传统的“中 国画”~文人画. Traditional Chinese paintings refer particularly to ‘literati’ paintings. || “同志”~同一个政党的成员. The word comrade refers to members of the same party. '
10 不外乎 [-] búwàihu (not-beyond-of) not be beyond the scope of: 原因~两 个. The reason is not beyond two things. || 人类的目标~是与自然和谐共处. The goal of human beings is nothing more than living in harmony with nature. '
11 不愧是 [-] búkuìshì (have no-qualms-to be) be worthy of, deserve to be called: 这本书~公认的高质量的课本. This book is worthy of being recognized as a high quality textbook. '
12 绝非 [-] juéfēi (absolutely-not) absolutely not: ~巧合. This is absolutely not a coincidence. || ~偶然 absolutely; not occasionally || ~一件容易 的事. This is absolutely not an easy matter. '
13 是否 [-] shìfǒu (to be-not) whether or not, whether: 你~依然爱她? Do you still love her? '
14 与否 [與-] yǔfǒu (and-not) whether or not: 我们应该先看质量, 再考 虑外表的美观~. We should consider the quality, then consider whether the appearance is beautiful or not. || 工作的态度决定了我们的快乐~. Whether we are happy or not is decided by our working attitudes. '
15 当 [當] dāng (equal, face, undertake, work as) work as, severe as: ~医生 serve as a doctor. || ~科学家 serve as a scientist. '
16 当作 [當-] dāngzuò (regard-as) treat as, regard as: 把友谊~爱情 treat friendship as love || 把明星们~自己的偶像 treat stars as idols || 把石头~宝 贝 treat a rock as a treasure '
17 当成 [當-] dāngchéng (regard-be) regard as, treat as: 把好人~坏人 treat good people like bad guys || 把韩国人~日本人 treat Koreans the same as Japanese '
18 堪称 [-稱] kānchēng (worth-call) worth being called as: ~一流 worthy of being called the same || ~奇迹 worth being called a miracle '
19 看作 [-] kànzuò (view-as) look upon as: 他把练书法~运动. He saw practicing calligraphy as an activity. || 他把上网~自己的工作. He puts his own work online for people to see. '
20 权当 [權當] quándāng (for the time being-as) to act as if: 死马~活马医. The dead horse was treated as if it were still living. '
21 视为 [視爲] shìwéi (view-to be) view as, take as: 视她为好友 take her as a good friend || ~奇迹 take as a miracle || ~国宝 take as a national treasure 581 '
22 作为 [-為] zuòwéi (as-be) regard as, look on as, take as: 气功~古老东 方文化的一部分, 对医学院的学生更有吸引力. Qigong, a system of deep breathing exercises, is regarded as a part of ancient Eastern culture, so it attracts the interest of many students in medicine. '
23 算作 [-] suànzuò (count-as) be counted as, equate to: 怎样才能~“汉 语好”? What conditions equate to good Chinese (language level)? || 能创造 价值的人才能 ~人才. People who are able to create ethical value equate to talented people. '
24 不失为 [--為] búshīwéi (not-miss-to be) may after all be accepted as, can be regarded as: ~一种好办法. This can be regarded as a good solution. '
25 称得上 [稱--] chēngdéshàng (call-complement-able to) deserve to be called: ~画家 deserve to be called an artist. || ~英雄 deserve to be called a hero. '
26 比作 [-] bǐzuò (liken-to) liken to: 把首都北京~心脏 liken the capital of Beijing to a heart. || 把果树~摇钱树 liken fruit trees to the cash cow '
27 比喻 [-] bǐyù (compare-analogize) metaphor, analogy: 中国人用松树 ~革命者. The steadfast revolutionaries are often likened to pine trees. || 把国 际市场~为大海 use the sea as a metaphor when talking about international markets '
28 譬如 (比如) [-] pìrú (analogize-as) for example, for instance: 这所大学 的学生有很好的实习机会, ~学经济的, 可到世界500强企业实习. Students in this university have a very good chance of interning. For example, students who major in Economics can go on to intern at global Fortune 500 companies. '
29 打比方 [-] (make-analogy) make an analogy: 你可以先定一个能够 达到的小目标, ~说, 一年之内当经理. You can set small targets for you to achieve. For example, becoming a manager a year from now. '
30 称 [稱] (weigh, call) call, declare: 男同学~她为女神. The male classmates call her a goddess. || 孩子们~那人叔叔. The children call that person ‘uncle.’ || 他被 ~为球迷. He was declared as a sports fan. '
31 称为 [稱爲] (call-as) declare as: 他被~乡下人. He is called a countryman. || 质量好才能~好的产品. Only when the quality is good can one call it a good product. ||她被~ “美女教授.” She is known as the ‘beauty professor.’ '
32 号称 [號稱] (title-call) be known as: 中国的四川 ~天府之国. Sichuan Province in China is known as a land of plenty. || 狮子~兽中之王. The lion is called the king of beasts. '
33 称之为 [稱-爲] (call-its-as) call it, known as: 以前把那些说我们要登 上月球的人都~空想家. In the past, those who said we will go on the moon were called visionaries. '
34 简称 [簡稱] (abbreviated-name) be abbreviated as: 中国共产党党员 ~党员. Members of the Chinese Communist party are called ‘party members’ for short. '
35 全称 [-稱] (full-name) full name full name (of a thing), unabbreviated form: 中国的~是中华人民共和国. China’s full name is the People’s Republic of China. || 英国的~是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国. The full name of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. '
36 自称 [-稱] (self-address) call oneself, claim to be: 小王~会给人算命. Little Wang claimed that he could tell people’s fortunes. || 他~是孔子的后代. He claims to be a descendant of Confucius. '
37 所谓 [-謂] (so-called) what is called: 这种~的大减价不过是个骗局! This so-called bargain is just a con! || ~朋友, 就是紧要关头肯支持你的人. A friend is someone who will stand by you when it comes to the pinch. '
38 所说的 [-說-] (what-said) that which was said: 他们~是一件事. They were talking about the same thing. || 他 ~不一定是真的. What he says is not necessarily true. '
39 可谓 [-謂] (can-say) one may well say: 这个学生的进步~神速. This student’s progress can be described as marvelously quick. || 西安~是历史古 城. Xi’an can be described as an ancient city of history. '
40 可以说 [--說] (can-say) it can be said: ~, 十二岁以前是人类学习语言 的最佳时间. It can be said that before the age of twelve is the best time for humans to learn a language. '
41 代表 [-] (represent-express) deputy, represent, stand for, on behalf of: 这只是他个人看法, 不 ~公司的立场. This is only his personal opinion, which does not represent the view of the company. || ~大多数人利益 represent the interests of most people || 他~全体学生向老师表示感谢. On behalf of all the students, he expressed gratitude to the teacher. '
42 象征 [-徵] (resemble-symbol) symbol, emblem: ~快乐 a symbol of happiness || ~自由 a symbol of freedom || 秃鹰是美国的~. The bald eagle represents the U.S.A. '
43 意味 [-] (meaning-tone) meaning, significance: 美国即使有新闻自 由, 也并不~ 着一切新闻都是真实的. Even if the United States has freedom of the press, it does not mean that all of the news is true. '
44 代替 [-] (replace-substitute) replace, substitute for: 中国人用筷子~刀 叉吃饭. Chinese people use chopsticks in the place of knives and forks at meals. || 一些科学家研究如何用海水~石油. Some scientists have studied how to replace oil with seawater. '
45 取代 [-] (take over-replace) replace, substitute: 一些人认为机器人会~ 人力劳动. Some people think robots will someday supersede manual labor. '
46 表现 [-現] (outside-show) show, expression, manifestation: ~了他的 风格 showed his style || ~出男子气概 showing masculinity || ~在态度上. It is manifested in one’s attitude. '
47 体现 [體現] (body-show) embody, incarnate: 美国宪法~ 了自由 和平等的理想. America’s Constitution embodies the ideals of freedom and equality. '
48 出示 [-] (out-show) show, produce: 警察让他~身份证. The police asked him to show his identity card. || 过海关以前要 ~护照和签证. You should show your passport and visa before you pass Customs. '
49 显出 [顯-] (show-out) show, reveal: 她~几分忧虑. She showed her anxiety. || 跟其他国家比, 就可以~美国经济的优越性了. Compared to other countries, the American economy shows its superiority. '
50 展示 [-] (open up-show) open up before one’s eyes: 向公众~ exhibit to the public || ~内心世界 reveal one’s inner world || ~才华 display one’s talent '
51 演示 [-] (play-show) demonstrate: 有人试图用电子计算机代替试管 去~化学反应. Someone tried to demostrate the chemical reaction with a computer instead of test tubes. || 学生们向老师~了他们的发明创造. The students presented their innovation to their teacher. 583 '
52 预示 [預-] (forehand-indicate) indicate, foreshadow: 有的人认为梦~ 着将要发生的事情. Someone thinks their dreams indicate what will happen. || 革命 ~着一个新的时代即将来临. The revolution indicates a new era will come very soon. || 晚霞~好天气. The splendid evening glow means fine weather. '
53 看淡 [-] (view-unpromising) show a tendency towards, decline be expected to fall: 老年人一般会~爱情. Older people tend to regard love lightly. '
54 预兆 [預-] (forehand-foretell) omen, presage: 吉祥的~ auspicious omen || 下雨的 ~ sign of coming rain '
55 见证 [見證] (witness-testify) witness, testimony: ~奇迹witness a miracle || 二十世纪九十年代~了中国经济的迅速发展. The 1990s saw the rapid development of the Chinese economy. '
56 证明 [證-] (prove-demonstrate) certificate, identification: 出生 ~ birth certificate || 出具~ issue a certificate || 充分 ~ fully prove '
57 论证 [論證] (expound-prove) demonstration, proof: 文章~了改革的 必要性. The article proves the necessity of reform. '
58 认证 [認證] (admit-prove) legalize, certify, authenticate: ~中 心authentication center || 获得 ~ get a certificate '
59 验证 [驗證] (test-prove) verify, prove: ~理论verify a theory || 经过 ~ 的遗嘱verified (copy of a) will '
60 证实 [證實] (prove-true) confirm, verify: 大量的证据~了他的罪行. A large quantity of evidence confirms his crimes. || 得到~ obtain confirmation || 他说的话~了我的猜测. What he said confirmed my conjecture. '