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minor, person under legal age
old person (often not polite)
of nominal kinship, (relatives) not linked by blood
fiancé/fiancée
good for nothing
weasel
walnut tree
lavender
sesame
another
side, edge, margin
sunset glow (or clouds)
color
ocean wave
villa
Great Wall
notebook
notebook
gruel
wheat food
plaster, medicine patch
dispute, issue
use
effect, result
effect, result
reason
progress, prospect of a solution
disaster and happiness
be defeated, lose (a war)
problem, conflict
摆脱~ cast off one’s ties || 思 想~ bind one’s thoughts || 导演不应该~演员的演出. A director should not bind up an actor’s performance.
negative, feminine
sex distinction
good and bad
defect, drawback
one side
principle
weight
height, pitch
grace
complexion, look, facial expression
energy
potential
top notch
thinking, thoughts
integrity, honesty
clan, race, ethnic group
position, status
qualifications, seniority
party
discipline
power, right, authority
right
duty, responsibility
duty, obligation
property rights
face value, par value
cash equivalent ticket
需要~ require funds || 投入~ invest in a fund || ~不足 not have enough funds
market
word
travelogue
note
notes
notice
notification letter
rhythm
yangko
animation
psychosis, mental illness
neuropathy
two
spot
weight, severity
satisfaction level
nanometers
the most common measure word. If you do not know the correct measure word to go with a noun, you can use this one.
time
future
after this
not long, soon
free time
how long
(formal) 40 years of age
all one’s life
euphemism for ‘die’
space
east, west, north and south
crematorium
parts of the country other than where one is, not a native
border
tube
line
deliver, hand
recieve
pick up
catch
close
consider, take care of
~常常表示不高兴. A frown often denotes displeasure.
keep in mind constantly
say in a kindly and informal fashion
hear about
be born
fart, break wind
bleed, shed blood
infertility
go to sleep
feel good
worry, be anxious
dissatisfied, resentful
impossible
incapable
get really angry
be indignant
make a fuss about nothing
not peaceful, unstable
uneasy, apprehensive
restless (uneasy standing and sitting)
be distracted, restless
impatient
too impatient to wait
feel embarrassed, find it embarrassing (to do sth)
stay calm and collected
fully deserve (a title, honor, etc.), be worthy of
have a clear conscience (look into your heart without shame)
be too fond of to part with
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
puzzled despite deep thought
take note of
mind, care about
pay attention to
regardless of
not at all concerned
not to care
be careless
be indifferent
disregard, ignore
cannot manage
scorn
what a pity
be unwilling to
vow
not quite convinced (half believe, half doubt)
be convinced
disagree
admit (or acknowledge) defeat
disagree
could not help
cannot stand
cannot help
guess
guess
expected
~去逛街 plan to go shopping || 不~去公园not planning to go to the park || 长远的 ~ long-term plan
count on
keep in mind
love knot
don’t have to
cannot but, have to
willingly
will
not worth
don’t have to
cannot but, have to
willingly
will
not worth
feel awkward
pretend
act like they don’t know, feign ignorance, play dumb
job hopping, leave one’s work and go to another
retire
take turns
not be at work/school
follow
act wildly
united in marriage, wedlock
marry, get married
lucky
auspicious
misfortune does not come singly
one disaster after another
生活~ unlucky life || ~失败unfortunately, it failed || ~的人unlucky person
The road to success is strewn with setbacks.
Pull the sprouts to help them grow – spoil things by excessive force
close down, go bankrupt
fall flat, come to nothing
come to nothing, fall flat
worthwhile, be a good deal
miscalculate, misjudge
the loss outweighs the gain
reach for a yard after getting an inch
seek from afar what lies close at hand
show off shamelessly, presumptuous, smug (not necessarily pejorative, often used among friends)
have talent but no opportunity
not match one’s position, lose face
missing
fall behind, retrogress
make up, do after the proper time
forcibly occupy, unlawfully seize
stipulate, provide, prescribe
laboratory test
~别人 evaluate another person || 做出, 进行~ do an evaluation || 公正 的~ fair evaluation
enroll, register, login
register
isolation from the outside world
bargain with sb.
lack
~主义 environmentalism || (不) 利于~ be (not) beneficial to the environment || 重视 ~ pay attention to environment
appeal to a higher court
reduce a sentence
release
contact, dealings
talk randomly
speak the truth
frankly speaking, let’s not mince matters, not beat around the bush
keep nothing from each other
~开会 notify publicly || 重 要~ important notification || 发~ send a notification
circulate a notice
warn
answer, reply
advise sb.
advise not to do
you flatter me (polite)
sorry, feel sorry
regift
transmit
dispute
nitpick
collude with, gang up with:互相~ mutual collusion || 暗中~ secretly collude
swear, bind
form an alliance
eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth
~不少 the precipitation was not small || 自然~ natural precipitation || 人工~ artificial precipitation
from (distance)
soundproof
link, combine
be obstructed, illogical
complete
there’s not enough time
unable to catch up with, there’s not enough time to do sth.
emerge in an endless stream
take preventive measures
so as not to, so as to avoid
kill all, wipe out
钱~ insufficient funds. || ~好 not good enough. || 准备~ inadequately prepared
lack, be short of
have not been cooked or heated long enough
little gruel but many monks (not enough to go round)
not be beyond the scope of
absolutely not
whether or not, whether
whether or not
may after all be accepted as, can be regarded as
that which was 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.
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.
be decided by
whereabouts, assured source
really be
not have, be without
not have, there is not
none, nothing
equal to
reciprocal, equal
equally matched, almost on par
意 思~ the meaning is about the same || 大小~ the size is about the same || ~写 了两个小时 wrote for about two hours
almost the same
about right
be in compliance, like
not as good as
not alike, different
unable to catch up with
more than, not limited to
join in marriage, match
well-matched, be a good match
mate, marry
well matched in social and economic status (for marriage)
one’s liking, suitable
satisfy the need, fill a need
complete a set, form a complete set or system
incompatible with
look after, take care of, coordinate, correlate
(or prices, rates etc)
be everywhere
get in by every opening, seize every opportunity
be closely linked
have nothing to do with
irrelevant, have nothing to do with
have nothing to do with each other
be only concerned with one’s own interest
受~ be wounded || ~身 体 wound one’s body || 重/轻~ serious/not serious wound
do harm to, damage, impair
unfavorable
not be beneficial to
neither too big nor too small
pocket-size
very little, next to nothing
unfathomable, bottomless
slanting, tilted
uneven
uneven
sharp
quite a few/a little
a little
the slightest amount or degree, a bit
not occur even in a hundred years, once in a blue moon
underdone, halfcooked
androgynous
Yin, negative
only a while, in a moment
bang for the buck
pass
good, nice
be perfect in every way, leave nothing to be desired
bad, undesirable
poor, bad
wonderful, good
right
right
reliable
steady, firm, stable
safe
incorrect, wrong
improper, inappropriate
not suitable, inadvisable, inappropriate
convenient
带来~ cause the inconvenience to someone || 行动~ have difficulty getting about || 交通~ have poor transport facilities
~跑一趟make a journey for nothing || ~高兴一场have our happiness dashed to pieces
abstract
wonderful
(of writing) not smooth, blunt, stiff
dull, monotonous, drab
stereotyped, following the same pattern
difficult
not easy, difficult
not at all easy, very difficult
difficult, knotty
not easily come by, hard-earned
be difficult, by no means easy, not easy as you thought it to be
easy
easy to understand
clear and coherent, smooth
trifle
not make much of, it doesn’t matter
it doesn’t matter
It doesn’t matter
nothing
not essential
too trivial to mention, insignificant
if little importance, insignificant
insignificant, of little account
cannot do without, be unavoidable
indispensable, essential
extremely
cannot withstand a single blow, collapse at the first blow
have no sense of shame, shameless
not attract attention, not noticeable
set up on high not in touch with reality (idiom)
unknown to the public
~专业 less popular major || 爆 ~ produce an upset (esp. in sports), unexpected turn of events
close, intimate
show consideration for
unfamiliar, unacquainted
discord
mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable
in addition, besides
obvious, evident
notable, marked
sharp contrast, with black and white sharply contrasted
noticeable, attracting attention
it goes without saying
ambiguous, vague
not to be divulged
maintain one’s composure, stay calm
not say a word, not utter a sound
illegal, unlawful
not on the permanent staff
become sworn brothers or sisters
cruel and unjust
stop at nothing to do evil
sincere, cordial
wholeheartedly
性 格~ cowardly personality || 我无法忍受他这种~. I could not stomach his weakness. 717
to not stress the small stuff
unbridled, wanton
not take to heart, try to look on the bright side of things
eagerly, enthusiastically
take things too hard, take a matter to heart
not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous
serious, earnest
她说话很~. She is very polite. || 咱们是老朋友了, 不用太~. We are old friends. Let’s not stand on ceremony.
careless
impatient
haste brings no success, more haste, less speed
unjust, unfair
favor one and be prejudiced against the other
selfless, disinterested
self-sacrifice
unwilling to give up even a hair-very stingy
be impervious to reason, unreasonable, obstinate
not normal human nature
impervious to reason, unreasonable
be content with things as they ar
unbearably vulgar
turn against a friend, to fall out with sb and become hostile
muddled, confused
shrewd, canny
show no understanding of the times, lack judgment
clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation)
It all depends on human effort
become a monk or nun late in life-switch to a job one was not trained for, change professions completely
capable, arrogant
brilliant, wise
lead a vain and humdrum life, attempt nothing and accomplish nothing
not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the Earth- have an exaggerated opinion of one’s abilities, ignorant, think one knows everything
have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent
know nothing about (a subject), lack the slightest knowledge of, be utterly ignorant of
narrow and shallow
good-for-nothing, worthless
good-for-nothing, neverdo-well
attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom), without any initiative or drive
not peaceful
turbulent, troublous
in precarious situation
depressing state
have nothing to rely upon
have nothing to do
spotless, not soiled by a speck of dust
comfortable, feel well
a spectacle too horrible to endure, a tragic sight
a slight increase, Note
not very, not often
not very
not very, not particularly
to a large extent
only
entirely
fundamentally, absolutely
again, once more
extremely (used after an adjective and introduced by得)
only
only, all except
not more than
all without exception
not-only
not only (this one), not just . . . but also
other, separate
in succession, following closely
one by one, one after another
generally speaking
perhaps, probably
but not
not necessarily, maybe not
not necessarily
not necessarily
never considered
no doubt
~不错 originally not bad || ~的样子 original form
have no intention (of doing sth.), not inclined to
unconsciously
really, sure enough
have no choice (or option) but to, cannot but, have to
do not hesitate to, feel free to
clear cut, straightforward, directly, bluntly
had better
(of comments, falling objects, etc) numerous and confused, one after another
successively, one after another
finally
hasn’t yet
give it a go (used after a verb), once
from beginning to end, all along
continuously, in a row
one after another, successively
still, still in progress
still, remain
(not) any more
frequently, usually
often, frequently
always
consistently
unceasingly
without stopping
would rather, prefer
absolutely
absolutely
one must by all means
absolutely
life or death, not matter what
stubbornly
how couldn’t, wouldn’t it
it may not be a bad idea, no matter whether
be willing to,would rather
how? what? anyhow
needless to say
no wonder
cannot go so far, most unlikely
apt to happen (usually something unpleasant), frequently
in fact, in actuality, in reality
unavoidably
cannot be avoided, unavoidably, inevitably
fortunately
also, at all
Can it be that
Why?
Why?
whether or not
no, not
have not, not yet
not to have, no
to not be, not
never
never
not in the least, not at all
absolutely not
in no way, not in the least
no more, no longer
cannot, fail to
not
not have
and have not
don’t
not-use, don’t need
do not, there is none who
please don’t
from this
when
with
pertaining to, concerning
and also
on the other hand, for another
or, either . . . or. . .
on the contrary
not only (. . . . . . but also. . . . . . )
not only
not only, not just
much less, let alone
what’s more
though, although, even if
even, even if
since, as well as
otherwise
but, yet, still
but, yet, still
but, however
except that, only, but
but, yet, however
unexpected, to one’s surprise
or else, otherwise, if not
on the contrary [indicating contrast, a turn in meaning, concession or modifying or toning down a preceding statement]
[used correlatively with才] only if, only when
except, [correlatively with还, 也, etc.] besides, in addition to, [correlatively with 就是] if not. . . (then. . .)
would rather . . . than
[often used correlatively with都or总] no matter (what, who, how etc.), whether . . . or. . ., regardless of
regardless of, no matter (what, who etc.)
otherwise, if not, or else
if it were not for, but for
年轻人~工作经验少, 所以不容易找到好工作. It’s not easy for young people to find good jobs because they have less work experience. || 他~睡得晚, 觉得头很疼. He got a headache because he was sleeping late.
to such an extent as to. . ., so . . . that. . .
that is to say, in other words, namely
this is to say, which means
as above, in summary
used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc.
a nominal suffix denoting a person or people
[after a noun, pronoun, or verb to indicate similarity] seems as if, rather like
minderjährig (d.h. Person unter 18 Jahren)
alter Mann
Trocken.
Verlobter/Frau
Müll
Wiesel
Walnussbaum
Lavendel
Sesamkörner
eine weitere
Rand
Sonnenuntergang
Farbe
Meereswelle
Villa
die Große Mauer
Notizbuch
Notizbücher
Schleim
Teigwaren
Gips
ein Streitfall
Nützlichkeit
Wirkung
Wirksamkeit
Grund
allgemeines Gesichtsaussehen
Glück und Unglück
Ausfälle
Widersprüche
binden
negativ (Chemie)
geschlechter
gut und schlecht
defekt
eine Seite
Grundsätze
Schwere (des Falles)
(gesprochene Interjektion)
Gelassenheit
Hautfarbe
Energien
potenziell
Hauptdarsteller
Denkweise
ehrlich
Clan
Status
Wählbarkeit
Familienname Dang
disziplinarisch
Macht
Macht
Verantwortlichkeiten
Verpflichtungen
Eigentumsrecht
Nennwert
Gutscheine
Fonds
Märkte
Wort
Reiseaufzeichnungen
(informelle) Anmerkung
Notizbücher
eine Tatsache verkünden
Benachrichtigungsschreiben
Rhythmus
Yangge, ein ländlicher Volkstanz
Zeichentrickfilm
Geisteskrankheit
Geisteskrankheit
beide
Quoten
Schwere (des Falles)
Zufriedenheit
nano
individuell
Zeit
zukünftig
danach
kurz danach
freie Zeit
wie lange?
in der Blüte seines Lebens stehen
sein ganzes Leben lang
Hundertjähriges Jubiläum
Raum
Ost West Süd Nord
Krematorium
außerhalb der Stadt
Grenzgebiete
Kanal
Schaltung
weitergeben
erhalten (Brief usw.)
abholen
aufrufen
schließen
Familienname Gu
runzeln Sie die Stirn
im Gedächtnis behalten
einer Erzählung nachkommen
gehört
Geburt
furzen
Blutvergießen
Unfruchtbarkeit
schlafen
klar
Sorgen
Unzufrieden
nicht in der Lage, etwas dagegen zu unternehmen
Unfähigkeit
infolge eines Rückschlags wütend werden
sich gekränkt fühlen
Getue
unbehaglich
zappelig
zappelig
sich unbehaglich fühlen
eifrig
ungeduldig (Idiom); in Eile
in Verlegenheit gebracht werden
nicht mit der Wimper zucken
völlig des Titels würdig (Idiom); völlig des Titels würdig
lit. Blick ins Herz, keine Scham (Idiom); mit gutem Gewissen
etw. zu sehr lieben, um sich davon zu trennen (Idiom); bewundernd streicheln
Schönheit in den Augen des Liebenden (Idiom); eine Schönheit im Auge des Betrachters
bleiben nach dem Nachdenken über etw. verwirrt.
aufpassen
Sorge um
Achtung
Missachtung von
rücksichtslos
keine Pflege
Unachtsamkeit
gleichgültig
Missachtung von
nicht in der Lage
verachten
schade
missgönnen
einen Eid schwören
halb Glaube, halb Zweifel
überzeugen
sich weigern zu akzeptieren
Niederlage eingestehen
nicht als richtig akzeptieren (Idiom); einwenden
kann nicht anders.
unerträglich
kann nicht helfen (etw. tun)
rate
Vermutung
vorwegnehmen
beabsichtigen
Erwartung
im Gedächtnis behalten
Kiefer
muss nicht
müssen
sich damit abfinden
wird
nicht wert
muss nicht
müssen
sich damit abfinden
wird
nicht wert
in Verlegenheit gebracht werden
vortäuschen
vorgeben, Knoblauch zu sein
Job-Shopping
Ruhestand (von der Arbeit)
sich abwechseln
Absentismus
folgen Sie
sich grauenhaft verhalten
binden
heiraten
glücklicherweise
vielversprechend
Es regnet nie, aber es gießt.
die Dinge in einer schlechten Situation verschlimmern
Unglück
Gute Dinge gibt es in vielen Formen.
die Dinge durch übermäßige Begeisterung verderben
schließen
trödeln
im Sande verlaufen
berechnen
Fehlberechnung
die Gewinne die Verluste nicht ausgleichen
lit. gewinnen einen Zoll, wollen einen Fuß (Idiom); Abb. nicht zufrieden mit kleinen Gewinnen
das Nahe vernachlässigen und das Ferne suchen (Idiom); in die Ferne schauen
sein gutes Aussehen zur Schau stellen
unter-erreichen
abgewertet
unbekannter Aufenthaltsort
Rückschlag
einen Fehler ausgleichen
mit Gewalt besetzen
Regel
chemisches Experiment
Auswertung
registrieren
registrieren (den eigenen Namen)
sich selbst zum Schweigen bringen und für sich behalten
um den Preis feilschen
nicht ausreichend
Umweltschutz
Berufung (ein Rechtsstreit)
Kommutation
Veröffentlichung
kommen und gehen
Unsinn reden
die Wahrheit sagen
nicht um den heißen Brei herumreden
nichts zu sagen haben
Benachrichtigungen
Bulletin
immer wieder ermahnen
Antwort
Ratschläge
abschreckend
lit. Ich wage es nicht (nehme die Ehre an); Abb. Ich verdiene Ihr Lob nicht
Entschuldigung
ein Geschenk weitergeben
weitergeben (Information)
umstritten
wählerisch
zusammenarbeiten mit
vereidigt (Brüder)
sich verbünden mit
Auge um Auge,
Niederschlag (Meteorologie)
Familienname Li
Schalldämmung
binden
unlogisch sein
vollständige
zu spät (tun Sie etw.)
kann nicht überholen
Unzählige
Probleme verhindern, bevor sie entstehen (Idiom); vorbeugen
um nicht
bis zum letzten Mann töten (Idiom); ausrotten
unzureichend
Mangel an
aussichtslos
zu viele Mönche und nicht genug Brei
nichts anderes als
absolut nicht
ob (oder nicht)
ob oder nicht
noch berücksichtigt werden können (können...)
sagte
vertreten
Schlussfolgerung
abhängig
Verbleib
Gattung
Keiner.
Keine
nicht im Geringsten
gleichbedeutend sein mit
Gleichberechtigung
gleichwertig
mehr oder weniger
nicht viel anders
ziemlich nah dran
wie
schlimmer als
anders
kann nicht überholen
ununterbrochen
Spiel
Eignung
Spiel
die Familie gut zusammenpasst
seine Vorliebe
seine Vorliebe
ergänzend
inkompatibel (Idiom); inkompatibel
kümmern sich um
(von Preisen, Tarifen usw.) bleiben hoch
allgegenwärtig
allgegenwärtig
eng miteinander verbunden (Idiom); eng verwandt
ohne Bezug zu
haben nichts zu tun mit
völlig beziehungslos zueinander sein
sich selbst nützen
Verletzung
Beeinträchtigung
ungünstig
nicht förderlich für
nicht zu groß, nicht zu klein
Tasche (Buch usw.)
ein kleines bisschen
unverständlich
krumm
ungleichmäßig
ungleiche Höhe (Idiom); Abb. ungleiche Verteilung der Höhe
schnell
viele
ein bisschen
die geringste Menge
nur einmal alle hundert Jahre traf (Dürre, Überschwemmung usw.)
unausgegoren, aber unbekannt (Idiom); unbekannt
weder männlich noch weiblich
negativ (elektrisch.)
demnächst
echte Waren zu fairen Preisen
einen Test bestehen
nicht schlecht
vollständig und schön
unerwünscht
schurkisch
wunderbar
Richtig.
Das ist richtig.
zuverlässig
stabil
versichern
Nein.
ungeeignet
unangebracht
bequem
unangebracht
leer
Zusammenfassung
zu wunderbar für Worte
steif
Eintönigkeit
tausend Artikel, gleiche Regel (Idiom); stereotypisiert und repetitiv
schwierig
Unveränderlich
gut
schwieriger Umgang mit
nicht leicht zu bekommen
Das ist überhaupt nicht einfach.
einfach
gut verstehen
fließend
trivial
gleichgültig
es spielt keine Rolle
es spielt keine Rolle
nichts
entbehrlich
vernachlässigbar
unbedeutend
irrelevant
kann nicht ohne
unverzichtbar
verzweifelt ernst
nicht in der Lage sein, einen einzigen Schlag auszuhalten
kein Schamgefühl haben
unscheinbar
hochgesteckt (Idiom); nicht realitätsnah
obskur und unbekannt (Idiom); eine unbekannte Größe
ein vernachlässigter Zweig (Kunst, Wissenschaft, Sport usw.)
Nähe
rücksichtsvoll (gegenüber den Bedürfnissen anderer Menschen)
gebären
Zwietracht
die beiden können nicht zusammen existieren (Idiom); unüberbrückbare Differenzen
zusätzlich
anscheinend
bemerkenswert
ausgeprägtes Schwarz-Weiß (Idiom); Abb. klar
Aufmerksamkeit erregen
es versteht sich von selbst
Zweideutigkeit
nicht enthüllt werden
nicht mit der Wimper zucken
völlig schweigen
illegal
Statisten
Bruderschaft schwören
weder wohlwollend noch rechtschaffen
überhaupt kein Verbrechen begehen (Idiom); kein Verbrechen begehen
aufrichtig
aufrichtig
feige
sich nicht um Belanglosigkeiten kümmern
zügellos
nicht zu Herzen nehmen
enthusiastisch
kann nicht herausfinden
nicht ein Faden locker (Idiom); nicht ein Haar fehl am Platz
seriös
bescheiden
versehentlich
ungeduldig
lit. etw. in Eile wollen, aber nicht dorthin gelangen können (Idiom, aus "Analects"); mehr Eile, weniger Geschwindigkeit
ungerecht
den einen begünstigen und den anderen diskriminieren
desinteressiert
Selbstaufopferung
geizig
ungeheuerlich und unvernünftig
nicht zugänglich für menschliche Gefühle
undurchdringlich für die Vernunft sein
mit dem Status quo zufrieden sein
zu vulgär, um sie zu tolerieren
sich gegen jemanden wenden
verwirrt
die Wege der Welt
nicht in der Lage, die Zeiten zu sehen (Idiom); kann sich nicht an aktuelle Umstände anpassen
lit. der ungeschickte Vogel fliegt zuerst (Idiom); Abb. hart arbeiten, um seine begrenzten Fähigkeiten auszugleichen
die Angelegenheit hängt von der Person ab (Idiom); es ist eine Angelegenheit für Ihre eigene Anstrengung
einen Arbeitsplatz wechseln, für den man nicht ausgebildet wurde
Rinder
groß und hell
nirgendwo hinkommen
die Unermesslichkeit von Himmel und Erde nicht kennen
ohne Lernen oder Fähigkeiten (Idiom); ignorant und inkompetent
Ich verstehe kein Wort.
flach
unbegabt
impotent
nichts tun
ereignislos
instabil
drohende Krise
Einbruch
sich selbst überlassen
seine Zeit vertrödeln
makellos
bequem
schreckliche Szenen der Verwüstung
leicht
nicht sehr
nicht ganz
nicht sehr
entfernt
leicht
ganz
grundlegend
wieder
verzweifelt ernst
leicht
nur
nicht mehr als
keine fehlend
nicht nur
nicht nur (...)
eine weitere
nacheinander
einer nach dem anderen
allgemein gesprochen
wahrscheinlich
Überhaupt nicht
nicht unbedingt
nicht wahrscheinlich
nicht unbedingt
es war mir nicht in den Sinn gekommen
ohne Zweifel
Original
unbeabsichtigt
unwissentlich
wenn in der Tat...
müssen
trotz
geradlinig
beste
einer nach dem anderen
nacheinander
endgültig
nie (etwas getan haben)
in kurzer Zeit
immer
Nachfolge
nacheinander
noch
noch
nie wieder
oft
oft
gesamt
die ganze Zeit
laufend
Non-Stop
vorzugsweise
verschwinden
auf jeden Fall
unzählige
absolut
unabhängig davon, ob man lebt oder stirbt
voreingenommen
Würde es nicht...?
Gut.
würde lieber (zustimmen, etw. zu tun)
wie?
Unnötig zu sagen
Kein Wunder!
nicht so schlimm wie
häufig
eigentlich
zwangsläufig
unvermeidlich
glücklicherweise
auch
kann es möglich sein, dass
Wozu?
warum?
Ist das möglich?
Nein.
noch nicht
Keine
nicht
niemals
nie (in der Vergangenheit)
Überhaupt nicht
auf keinen Fall
absolut nicht
nicht mehr
versagen
nicht
Keiner.
Überhaupt nicht
Lass das.
muss nicht
Familienname Mo
bitte nicht
hiermit
dong
und
betreffend
und
auf der anderen Seite
oder
konträr
nicht nur (...)
nicht nur
nicht nur (...)
außerdem
wiederholen
obwohl
selbst wenn
sowohl... (und...)
oder aber
aber
aber
aber
nur
jedoch
unerwartet
sonst
im Gegensatz zu dem, was man erwarten könnte
es sei denn,
abgesehen von
und nicht
unabhängig von
ohne Rücksicht auf
sonst
wenn es nicht gäbe
weil
so sehr, dass...
mit anderen Worten
Dies bedeutet
zusammenfassen
erhalten.
*:: Die Person
.
minorenne (cioè persona di età inferiore ai 18 anni)
vecchio
Asciugare.
Fidanzato/moglie
analfabeta
scimmie
bambù
cereali
canna da zucchero
un altro
bordo
tramonto
colore
onda del mare
villa
la Grande Muraglia
notebook
quaderni
pappa
pasta
gesso
una controversia
utilità
effetto
efficacia
motivo
aspetto generale del viso
felicità e sfortuna
fallimenti
contraddizioni
legare
negativo (chimica)
generi
il bene e il male
difettoso
un lato
principi
gravità (del caso)
(interiezione parlata)
portamento
carnagione
energie
potenziale
attore protagonista
mentalità
onesto
clan
stato
ammissibilità
cognome Dang
disciplinare
potenza
potenza
responsabilità
obblighi
diritto di proprietà
valore nominale
coupon
fondi
mercati
parola
note di viaggio
(informale) nota
quaderni
annunciare un fatto
lettera di notifica
ritmo
Yangge, una danza popolare rurale
cartone animato
malattia mentale
malattia mentale
entrambi
quote
gravità (del caso)
soddisfazione
nano
individuale
tempo
futuro
successivamente
subito dopo
tempo libero
per quanto tempo?
essere nel fiore degli anni
tutta la vita
centenario
spazio
est ovest sud nord
crematorio
fuori città
aree di confine
canale
circuito
trasmettere
ricevere (lettera ecc.)
Rispondi
Afferra
chiudi
cognome Gu
cipiglio
tenere presente
rispettare una narrazione
sentito
nascita
scoreggia
spargimento di sangue
infertilità
dormire
chiaro
preoccupazione
scontento
incapace di fare qualcosa
Incapacità
arrabbiarsi a causa di una battuta d'arresto
sentirsi addolorato
trambusto
inquieta
Fidgety
Fidgety
sentirsi male
ansioso
impaziente (idioma); in fretta
sentirsi in imbarazzo
non battere ciglio
pienamente meritevole del titolo (idioma); del tutto degno del titolo
lit. sguardo nel cuore, senza vergogna (idioma); con la coscienza pulita
amare troppo qcs. per separarsene (idioma); accarezzare con ammirazione
la bellezza negli occhi dell'amante (idioma); una bellezza negli occhi di chi guarda
rimangono perplessi dopo aver riflettuto su qcs.
fai attenzione
preoccuparsi di
attenzione
ignorare
temerario
non si preoccupa
disattenzione
indifferente
ignorare
incapace di partecipare a
disprezzare
peccato
rincrescetemi
prestare giuramento
metà credente, metà dubbia
convincere
rifiutano di accettare
ammettere la sconfitta
non accettare come corretto (idioma); obiettare
non posso farci niente
insopportabile
non posso fare a meno di (fare qcs)
Indovinate
congettura
anticipare
Intendiamoci
Aspettativa
tenere presente
pino
non è necessario
devono
rassegnarsi a
volontà
non vale
non è necessario
devono
rassegnarsi a
volontà
non vale
sentirsi in imbarazzo
finta
fai finta di essere aglio
job-hopping
pensione (dal lavoro)
si alternano
assenteismo
seguire
si comportano in modo atroce
legare
sposarsi
Per fortuna
di buon auspicio
non piove mai, ma si versa
peggiorare le cose in una brutta situazione
sfortuna
Le cose buone si presentano in molte forme.
rovinare le cose con eccessivo entusiasmo
chiudere
Dawdle
non arrivare a niente...
calcolare
errore di calcolo
i guadagni non compensano le perdite
lit. vincere un pollice, vuole un piede (idioma); fig. non soddisfatto di piccoli guadagni
trascurare il vicino e cercare il lontano (idioma); guardare lontano
mostrare il proprio bell'aspetto
sotto-raggiungimento
svalutato
dove si trova, non si sa dove si trova
battuta d'arresto
rimediare ad un errore
occupare con la forza
regola
esperimento chimico
valutazione
iscriviti a
registro (il proprio nome)
chiudersi in se stessi e tenersi per se stessi
mercanteggiare sul prezzo
non è sufficiente
protezione dell'ambiente
ricorso (una causa)
commutazione
comunicato stampa
andare e venire
dire sciocchezze
dire la verità
non menare il can per l'aia
non hanno niente da dire
notifiche
bollettino
esortare ancora e ancora
risposta
consiglio
dissuasivo
lit. non oso (accettare l'onore); fig. non merito il vostro elogio
scusate
passare un regalo
trasmettere (informazioni)
controverso
pignolo
collaborare con
giurato (fratelli)
allearsi con
Occhio per occhio,
precipitazioni (meteorologia)
cognome Li
insonorizzazione
legare
essere illogico
completare
troppo tardi (fare qcs.)
non può superare
prevenire i problemi prima che accadano (idioma); per prevenire
in modo da non
uccidere fino all'ultimo uomo (idioma); sterminare
inadeguato
carenza di
non promettente
troppi monaci e non abbastanza porridge
nient'altro che
assolutamente no
se (o meno)
se
può ancora essere considerato (essere...)
ha detto
rappresentare
implicazione
dipendente
dove si trova
genere
Nessuna.
Nessuno
per niente
equivale a
stato di eguaglianza
egualmente uguale...
più o meno
non molto diverso
abbastanza vicino
come
peggio di
diverso
non può superare
incessantemente
corrisponde a
idoneità
corrisponde a
la famiglia è ben assortita
il proprio gradimento
il proprio gradimento
complementare
incompatibile (idioma); incompatibile
prendersi cura di
(di prezzi, tariffe, ecc.) rimangono elevati
onnipresente
pervasivo
strettamente legato (idioma); intimamente connesso
non collegato a
non hanno nulla a che fare con
essere completamente estranei l'uno all'altro
beneficiare se stessi
infortunio
sfavorevole
non favorevole a
non troppo grande, non troppo piccolo
tasca (libro, ecc.)
un pochino
incomprensibile
storto
disomogeneo
altezza irregolare (idioma); fig. distribuzione irregolare dell'altezza
veloce
molti
un pochino
la minima quantità
si sono incontrati solo una volta ogni cento anni (siccità, inondazioni, ecc.)
mezzo cotto ma non familiare (idioma); sconosciuto
né maschio né femmina
negativo (elettrico.)
presto
beni genuini a prezzi equi
superare un test
non male
completo e bello
indesiderabile
furfante
meraviglioso
Giusto.
Proprio così.
affidabile
stabile
Assicurare
No.
non adatto
inappropriato
conveniente
inappropriato
vuoto
abstract
troppo meraviglioso per le parole
rigido
monotonia
mille articoli, stessa regola (idioma); stereotipati e ripetitivi
difficile
immutabile
buono
accordo difficile con
non è facile da trovare
Non è affatto facile.
facile
capire bene
fluente
banale
indifferente
non importa
non importa
niente
dispensabile
trascurabile
insignificante
Irrilevante
non può fare a meno di
indispensabile
disperatamente serio
essere incapace di sopportare un solo colpo
non hanno il senso della vergogna
poco appariscente
impostato in alto (idioma); non in contatto con la realtà
oscuro e sconosciuto (idioma); una quantità sconosciuta
un ramo trascurato (delle arti, della scienza, dello sport, ecc.)
vicinanza
premuroso (dei bisogni degli altri)
partorire
discordanza
le due cose non possono esistere insieme (idioma); differenze inconciliabili
Inoltre
apparentemente
notevole
bianco e nero distinto (idioma); fig. chiaro
attirare l'attenzione
va da sé che
ambiguità
non essere divulgato
non battere ciglio
mantenere il silenzio assoluto
illegale
soprannumeri
giurare fratellanza
né benevolo né giusto
non commettere alcun crimine (idioma); non commettere alcun crimine
sincero
sincero
codardo
non si preoccupa delle sciocchezze
sfrenato
non prendere a cuore
con entusiasmo
non riesce a capire
non un filo allentato (idioma); non un capello fuori posto
seria
modesto
inavvertitamente
impaziente
lit. vuole qcs. in fretta, ma non ci arriva (idioma, da Analects); più fretta, meno velocità
ingiusto
favorire l'uno e discriminare l'altro
disinteressato
abnegazione
avaro
oltraggioso e irragionevole
non suscettibile ai sentimenti umani
essere insensibile alla ragione
essere contenti dello status quo
troppo volgare per essere tollerato
mettersi contro qcn.
confuso
le vie del mondo
non è in grado di vedere i tempi (idioma); non può adattarsi alle circostanze attuali
illuminato. l'uccello maldestro vola per primo (idioma); fig. lavorare sodo per compensare le proprie limitate capacità
la questione dipende dall'individuo (idioma); è una questione che riguarda il proprio sforzo
cambiare un lavoro per il quale non è stato addestrato
bestiame
alto e luminoso
non arrivare da nessuna parte
non conoscere l'immensità del cielo e della terra
senza apprendimento o abilità (idioma); ignorante e incompetente
Non capisco una parola
poco profondo
senza talento
impotente
non fare nulla
tranquillo
instabile
crisi imminente
crollo
lasciare i propri dispositivi
perdere tempo a oziare
immacolato
comodamente
scene spaventose di devastazione
leggermente
non molto
non proprio
non molto
distante
luce
assolutamente
fondamentale
di nuovo
disperatamente serio
luce
solo
nient'altro che
nessuno che manca
non solo
non solo (...)
un altro
successivamente
uno per uno
in generale
probabilmente
per niente
non necessariamente
non è probabile
non necessariamente
non mi era venuto in mente
senza dubbio
originale
inavvertitamente
inconsapevolmente
se davvero...
devono
nonostante
semplice
migliore
uno dopo l'altro
in successione
ultimo
mai (aver fatto qcs.)
in breve tempo
sempre
successione
successivamente
sempre
sempre
mai più
spesso
spesso
totale
per tutto il tempo
in corso
non-stop
preferibilmente
sparisci
Sicuramente
assolutamente
indipendentemente dal fatto che uno viva o muoia
Pregiudicato
non sarebbe...?
Bene.
preferirebbe (accettare di fare qcs.)
come?
Inutile dire che
non c'è da stupirsi!
non così male come
Spesso
in realtà
inevitabilmente
ineludibile
Per fortuna
anche
è possibile che
per cosa?
perché?
è possibile?
No.
non ancora
Nessuno
non
mai
mai (in passato)
per niente
in nessun modo
assolutamente no
non più
non riuscire a
non
Nessuna.
per niente
Non farlo.
non è necessario
cognome Mo
per favore non
con la presente
dong
e
riguardante
e
d'altra parte
oppure
contrario
non solo (...)
non solo
non solo (...)
cosa c'è di più
Ripeto
anche se
anche se
entrambi... (e...)
oppure
ma
ma
ma
solo
tuttavia
inaspettatamente
altrimenti
al contrario di quanto ci si potrebbe aspettare
a meno che
oltre a
piuttosto che
a prescindere da
a prescindere
altrimenti
se non fosse per
perché
tanto che...
in altre parole
Questo significa
riassumere quanto sopra
ottenere
*:: La persona
.
mineur (c'est-à-dire personne de moins de 18 ans)
vieil homme
Sèche.
Fiancé/épouse
analphabète
les singes
bambou
céréales
la canne à sucre
un autre
edge
coucher de soleil
couleur
vague de la mer
villa
la Grande Muraille
carnet de notes
Carnets de notes
gruau
pâtes
plâtre
un litige
utilité
effet
efficacité
raison
l'aspect général du visage
le bonheur et le malheur
échecs
contradictions
lier
négatif (chimie)
Genres
bon et mauvais
défectueux
un côté
principes
la gravité (de l'affaire)
(interjection orale)
équilibre
teint
énergies
potentiel
acteur principal
mentalité
honnête
clan
statut
éligibilité
nom de famille Dang
disciplinaire
pouvoir
pouvoir
responsabilités
obligations
droit de propriété
valeur nominale
coupons
fonds
marchés
word
notes de voyage
note (informelle)
Carnets de notes
annoncer un fait
lettre de notification
rythme
Yangge, une danse folklorique rurale
caricature
maladie mentale
maladie mentale
à la fois
quotas
la gravité (de l'affaire)
satisfaction
nano
individuel
temps
futur
puis
peu après
temps libre
combien de temps ?
être dans la fleur de l'âge
toute sa vie
centenaire
espace
est ouest sud nord
crématorium
en dehors de la ville
zones frontalières
conduit
circuit
transmettre
recevoir (lettre, etc.)
ramasser
saisir
fermer
nom de famille Gu
froncement de sourcils
garder à l'esprit
se conformer à un récit
entendu
naissance
pet
effusion de sang
infertilité
dormir
clair
s'inquiéter
mécontent
ne peut rien y faire
incapacité
se mettre en colère à la suite d'un revers
se sentir lésé
fuss
mal à l'aise
agité
agité
se sentir mal à l'aise
eager
impatient (idiome) ; pressé
se sentir gêné
ne pas battre des paupières
pleinement digne du titre (idiome) ; entièrement digne du titre
lit. regarder dans le cœur de quelqu'un, sans honte (idiome) ; avec la conscience tranquille
aimer trop qqch. pour s'en séparer (idiome) ; caresser avec admiration
la beauté dans les yeux de l'amant (idiome) ; une beauté dans les yeux du spectateur
restent perplexes après avoir réfléchi à qqch.
prendre soin
se soucier de
attention
ne pas tenir compte de
téméraire
ne pas se soucier
la négligence
indifférent
ne pas tenir compte de
ne peut pas assister à
mépriser
pitié
begrudge
prêter serment
mi-croyance, mi-doute
convaincre
refuser d'accepter
admettre la défaite
ne pas accepter comme correct (idiome) ; s'opposer
ne peut pas s'en empêcher
insupportable
ne peut pas aider (faire qqch.)
devinez
conjecture
anticiper
ont l'intention
attente
garder à l'esprit
pin
Il n'est pas nécessaire
doivent
se résigner à
sera
ne vaut pas
Il n'est pas nécessaire
doivent
se résigner à
sera
ne vaut pas
se sentir gêné
feindre
prétendre être de l'ail
recherche d'emploi
la retraite (du travail)
à tour de rôle
absentéisme
suivre
se comporter de manière atroce
lier
se marier
heureusement
propice
il ne pleut jamais mais il pleut à verse
aggraver les choses dans une mauvaise situation
malheur
Les bonnes choses se présentent sous de nombreuses formes.
gâcher les choses par un enthousiasme excessif
fermer
lambiner
n'aboutissent à rien
calculer
erreur de calcul
les gains ne compensent pas les pertes
lit. gagner un pouce, vouloir un pied (idiome) ; fig. non satisfaite des petits gains
négliger le proche et chercher le lointain (idiome) ; regarder au loin
montrer sa bonne mine
sous-performances
dévaluée
lieu inconnu
revers
compenser une erreur
occuper par la force
règle
expérience chimique
évaluation
s'inscrire
s'inscrire (son nom)
se taire et se garder pour soi
marchander sur le prix
pas suffisant
la protection de l'environnement
l'appel (un procès)
commutation
Communiqué de presse
aller et venir
dire des absurdités
dire la vérité
ne pas tourner autour du pot
n'ont rien à dire
notifications
bulletin
exhorter encore et encore
répondre à
conseils
dissuasive
lit. je n'ose pas (accepter l'honneur) ; fig. je ne mérite pas vos éloges
Désolé
transmettre un cadeau
transmettre (information)
contentieux
difficile
collaborer avec
assermentés (frères)
s'allier avec
Oeil pour oeil,
les précipitations (météorologie)
nom de famille Li
insonorisation
lier
être illogique
compléter
trop tard (faire qqch.)
ne peut pas dépasser
innombrables
prévenir les problèmes avant qu'ils ne surviennent (idiome) ; prévenir
afin de ne pas
tuer jusqu'au dernier homme (idiome) ; exterminer
inadéquat
pénurie de
peu prometteur
trop de moines et pas assez de porridge
rien d'autre que
absolument pas
que (ou non)
si oui ou non
peut toujours être considéré (être...)
a déclaré
représentent
implication
dépendant
localisation
genre
Aucune.
Aucune
pas le moins du monde
équivaut à
l'égalité de statut
à égalité
plus ou moins
pas très différent
assez proche
comme
pire que
différent
ne peut pas dépasser
sans cesse
match
aptitude
match
la famille est bien assortie
de son goût
de son goût
complémentaire
incompatible (idiome) ; incompatible
s'occuper de
(des prix, des taux, etc.) restent élevés
omniprésent
omniprésent
étroitement liés (idiome) ; intimement liés
sans rapport avec
n'ont rien à voir avec
être totalement indépendants les uns des autres
se faire du bien
blessure
déficience
défavorable
pas propice à
pas trop grand, pas trop petit
de poche (livre, etc.)
un tout petit peu
incompréhensible
tordu
inégale
hauteur inégale (idiome) ; fig. répartition inégale de la hauteur
rapide
nombreux
un petit peu
le moindre montant
ne se réunissent qu'une fois tous les cent ans (sécheresse, inondation, etc.)
à moitié cuit mais inconnu (idiome) ; inconnu
ni homme ni femme
négatif (électrique.)
bientôt
des produits authentiques à des prix équitables
passer un test
pas mal
complet et beau
indésirable
rascally
merveilleux
C'est vrai.
C'est exact.
fiable
stable
assurer
Non.
inadapté
inapproprié
pratique
inapproprié
vide
résumé
trop beau pour être dit
raide
monotonie
mille articles, même règle (idiome) ; stéréotypés et répétitifs
difficile
immuable
bon
difficile à gérer
pas facile à obtenir
Ce n'est pas du tout facile.
facile
bien comprendre
courant
trifouillage
indifférent
Peu importe
Peu importe
rien
dispensable
négligeable
insignifiante
non pertinent
ne peut se passer de
indispensable
désespérément grave
être incapable de résister à un seul coup
n'ont aucun sentiment de honte
discret
s'installer en hauteur (idiome) ; ne pas être en contact avec la réalité
obscur et inconnu (idiome) ; une quantité inconnue
une branche négligée (des arts, des sciences, des sports, etc.)
proximité
attentionné (aux besoins des autres)
donner naissance
discorde
les deux ne peuvent pas exister ensemble (idiome) ; différences irréconciliables
en outre
apparemment
remarquable
noir et blanc distincts (idiome) ; fig. nette
attirer l'attention
il va sans dire
ambiguïté
ne pas être divulgués
ne pas battre des paupières
garder un silence total
illégal
surnuméraires
jurer la fraternité
ni bienveillante ni juste
ne pas commettre de crime (idiome) ; ne pas commettre de crime
sincère
sincère
lâche
ne pas se soucier des broutilles
débridée
ne pas prendre à cœur
avec enthousiasme
ne peut pas comprendre
pas un seul fil desserré (idiome) ; pas un seul cheveu déplacé
sérieux
modeste
par inadvertance
impatients
lit. veut qqch. à la hâte, mais ne peut pas y arriver (idiome, de Analects) ; plus de hâte, moins de vitesse
injuste
favoriser l'un et discriminer l'autre
désintéressé
abnégation
avare
scandaleuse et déraisonnable
ne se prêtent pas aux sentiments humains
être insensible à la raison
se contenter du statu quo
trop vulgaire pour être toléré
se retourner contre qqn
confus
les voies du monde
ne peut pas voir les temps (idiome) ; ne peut pas s'adapter aux circonstances actuelles
lit. l'oiseau maladroit vole en premier (idiome) ; fig. travailler dur pour compenser ses capacités limitées
la question dépend de l'individu (idiome) ; c'est une question qui relève de votre propre effort
changer d'emploi pour lequel on n'a pas été formé
bétail
grand et brillant
ne mène nulle part
ne pas connaître l'immensité du ciel et de la terre
sans apprentissage ni compétences (idiome) ; ignorant et incompétent
Je ne comprends pas un mot
peu profond
sans valeur
impuissant
ne rien faire
sans incident
instable
crise imminente
effondrement
a laissé ses propres appareils
le temps d'oisiveté
impeccable
confortablement
des scènes de dévastation épouvantables
légèrement
pas très
pas tout à fait
pas très
distant
lumière
tout à fait
fondamental
à nouveau
désespérément grave
lumière
uniquement
rien de plus que
aucun ne manque
non seulement
non seulement (...)
un autre
successivement
un par un
d'une manière générale
probablement
pas du tout
pas nécessairement
peu probable
pas nécessairement
il ne m'était pas venu à l'esprit
sans aucun doute
original
involontairement
involontairement
comme prévu
doivent
malgré
simple
meilleur
l'un après l'autre
successivement
ultime
jamais (ont fait qqch.)
en peu de temps
toujours
succession
successivement
toujours
toujours
plus jamais
souvent
souvent
total
tout au long
en cours
non-stop
de préférence
disparaître
définitivement
d'innombrables
absolument
qu'on vive ou qu'on meure
préjugés
ne serait-ce pas... ?
Bien.
préfère (accepter de faire qqch.)
comment ?
Il va sans dire que
Pas étonnant !
pas aussi mauvais que
fréquemment
en fait
inévitablement
inévitable
heureusement
également
est-il possible que
pourquoi ?
pourquoi ?
est-ce possible ?
Non.
pas encore
Aucune
pas
jamais
jamais (dans le passé)
pas du tout
en aucun cas
absolument pas
plus
ne pas
pas
Aucune.
pas du tout
Ne le faites pas.
Il n'est pas nécessaire
nom de famille Mo
veuillez ne pas
par la présente
dong
et
concernant
et
d'autre part
ou
contraire
non seulement (...)
non seulement
non seulement (...)
qui plus est
dites-le encore
bien que
même si
à la fois... (et...)
ou bien
mais
mais
mais
uniquement
mais
à l'improviste
sinon
contrairement à ce que l'on pourrait attendre
à moins que
à l'exception de
plutôt que
indépendamment de
sans tenir compte de
sinon
si ce n'était pas pour
parce que
à tel point que...
en d'autres termes
Cela signifie que
résumer
obtenir
*: : La personne
.
menor (es decir, persona menor de 18 años)
viejo
Seco.
Novio/esposa
analfabetos
monos
bambú
cereales
caña de azúcar
otro
edge
puesta de sol
color
ola de mar
villa
la Gran Muralla
cuaderno
cuadernos
gachas
pasta
yeso
una disputa
utilidad
efecto
eficacia
razón
apariencia facial general
la felicidad y la desgracia
fallas
contradicciones
bind
Negativo (química)
géneros
bueno y malo
defectuoso
un lado
principios
gravedad (del caso)
(interjección hablada)
poise
tez
energías
potencial
actor principal
mentalidad
honesto
clan
estado
elegibilidad
apellido Dang
disciplinario
poder
poder
responsabilidades
obligaciones
derecho de propiedad
valor de paridad
cupones
fondos
mercados
word
notas de viaje
Nota (oficiosa)
cuadernos
anuncie un hecho
carta de notificación
ritmo
Yangge, un baile folclórico rural
caricatura
enfermedad mental
enfermedad mental
ambos
cuotas
gravedad (del caso)
satisfacción
nano
individual
tiempo
futuro
a partir de entonces
poco después
tiempo libre
¿Cuánto tiempo?
estar en la flor de la vida
toda la vida de uno
centenario
espacio
Este, oeste, sur, norte...
crematorio
fuera de la ciudad
zonas fronterizas
conducto
circuito
pasar
recibir (carta, etc.)
recoger
agarrar
cerrar
apellido Gu
frunce el ceño
Tengan en cuenta
cumplir con una narración
escuchó
nacimiento
pedo
derramamiento de sangre
infertilidad
Dormir
claro
preocuparse
descontento
incapaz de hacer nada al respecto
incapacidad
se enfadan como resultado de un contratiempo
se sienten agraviados
alboroto
incómodo
inquieto
inquieto
se sienten mal
ansioso
impaciente (modismo); con prisa
se sienten avergonzados
no batiendo un párpado
totalmente merecedor del título (modismo); totalmente digno del título
iluminado. mira en el corazón de uno, sin vergüenza (modismo); con la conciencia tranquila
amar algo demasiado como para desprenderse de él (modismo); para acariciar con admiración
belleza en los ojos del amante (modismo); una belleza en los ojos del espectador
permanecen desconcertados después de reflexionar sobre algo.
Cuídese...
se preocupan por
atención
Descuido
imprudente
No me importa.
descuido
indiferente
Descuido
no puede asistir a
despreciar
lástima
envidia
hacer un juramento
mediocre, medio dudoso
convencer a
se niega a aceptar
admitir la derrota
no aceptar como correcto (modismo); objetar
no puede evitarlo
insoportable
no puede evitar (hacer algo)
adivina
conjetura
anticipar
pretende
expectativa
Tengan en cuenta
pino
no es necesario
tienen que
resignarse a
será
no vale la pena
no es necesario
tienen que
resignarse a
será
no vale la pena
se sienten avergonzados
fingir
pretender ser ajo
búsqueda de trabajo
jubilación (del trabajo)
se turnan
ausentismo
sigue
se comportan atrozmente
bind
casarse
Afortunadamente
auspicioso
nunca llueve pero llueve a cántaros
empeorar las cosas en una mala situación
desgracia
Las cosas buenas vienen en muchas formas.
estropear las cosas por un entusiasmo excesivo
cerrar
dawdle
...no se puede hacer nada...
calcula
error de cálculo
las ganancias no compensan las pérdidas
lit. ganar una pulgada, querer un pie (modismo); fig. no satisfecho con pequeñas ganancias
descuidar lo cercano y buscar lo lejano (modismo); mirar a lo lejos
mostrar la buena apariencia de uno
de bajo rendimiento
devaluado
paradero desconocido
contratiempo
compensar un error
ocupar por la fuerza
regla
experimento químico
evaluación
registro
registrar (el nombre de uno)
encerrarse y mantenerse a sí mismo
regatear el precio
no es suficiente
protección del medio ambiente
apelación (una demanda)
Conmutación
lanzamiento
vienen y van...
hablar tonterías
decir la verdad
no andar con rodeos
no tienen nada que decir
notificaciones
boletín
exhortar una y otra vez
responder a
consejo
disuasorio
encendido. No me atrevo (aceptar el honor); fig. No merezco tu alabanza
Lo siento
pasar un regalo
transmitir (información)
contencioso
quisquilloso
colaborar con
juramento (hermanos)
aliarse con
Ojo por ojo,
precipitaciones (meteorología)
apellido Li
Insonorización
bind
ser ilógico
completo
demasiado tarde (hacer algo)
no puede superar
innumerables
prevenir los problemas antes de que ocurran (modismo); para prevenir
para no tener que
matar hasta el último hombre (idioma); exterminar
inadecuado
escasez de
poco prometedor
demasiados monjes y no hay suficientes gachas
nada más que
No, en absoluto.
si (o no)
si o no
todavía puede ser considerado (ser...)
dijo
representa a
implicación
dependiente
Paradero
género
Ninguno.
Ninguno
no en lo más mínimo
equivalen a
igual estatus
igual de igual
más o menos
no es muy diferente
bastante cerca
como
peor que
diferente
no puede superar
incesantemente
partido
idoneidad
partido
la familia está bien emparejada
que le gusta a uno
que le gusta a uno
complementaria
incompatible (idioma); incompatible
cuidar de
(de precios, tasas, etc.) siguen siendo altos
omnipresente
omnipresente
estrechamente ligado (modismo); íntimamente relacionado
no relacionado con
no tienen nada que ver con
no estar completamente relacionados entre sí
beneficiarse a sí mismo
lesión
deterioro
desfavorable
no propicio para
ni muy grande, ni muy pequeño
de bolsillo (libro, etc.)
un poquito
incomprensible
torcido
desigual
altura desigual (modismo); fig. distribución desigual de la altura
rápido
muchos
un poco
la más mínima cantidad
sólo se reunió una vez cada cien años (sequía, inundación, etc.)
a medias pero no familiar (modismo); no familiar
ni hombre ni mujer
negativo (eléctrico).
pronto
bienes genuinos a precios justos
pasar una prueba
No está mal.
completo y hermoso
indeseable
pícaro
maravilloso
Bien.
Así es.
fiable
estable
Asegure
No.
inadecuado
inapropiado
conveniente
inapropiado
vacía
resumen
demasiado maravilloso para las palabras
rígido
monotonía
mil artículos, misma regla (idioma); estereotipado y repetitivo
difícil
sin cambios
bueno
difícil de tratar
no es fácil de conseguir
No es nada fácil.
fácil
entender bien
fluida
insignificante
indiferente
no importa
no importa
nada
prescindible
insignificante
insignificante
irrelevante
no puede prescindir
indispensable
desesperadamente grave
ser incapaz de soportar un solo golpe
no tienen ningún sentido de la vergüenza
discreto
se instalan en lo alto (modismo); no están en contacto con la realidad
oscuro y desconocido (idioma); una cantidad desconocida
una rama descuidada (de las artes, la ciencia, los deportes, etc.)
cercanía
considerado (de las necesidades de otras personas)
dar a luz
discordia
los dos no pueden existir juntos (modismo); diferencias irreconciliables
además
aparentemente
notable
blanco y negro distintos (modismo); fig. clara
atraer la atención...
no hace falta decir
ambigüedad
no ser divulgada
no batiendo un párpado
mantener totalmente en silencio
ilegal
supernumerarios
Jurar la hermandad
ni benévolo ni justo
no cometer ningún crimen (modismo); no cometer ningún crimen
sincero
sincero
cobarde
no se molestan por las nimiedades
desenfrenado
no se toma a pecho
con entusiasmo
no puede entender
ni un solo hilo suelto, ni un solo pelo fuera de su sitio.
serio
modesto
inadvertido
impaciente
lit. quieren algo apresuradamente, pero no pueden llegar allí (modismo, de Analectas); más prisa, menos velocidad
injusto
favorecen a uno y discriminan al otro
desinteresado
autosacrificio
tacaño
escandaloso e irrazonable
que no se deja llevar por los sentimientos humanos...
ser impermeable a la razón
ser feliz con el status quo
demasiado vulgar para tolerar
ponerse en contra de algn.
confuso
los caminos del mundo
incapaz de ver los tiempos (modismo); no puede adaptarse a las circunstancias actuales
encendido. el pájaro torpe vuela primero (modismo); fig. trabajar duro para compensar las habilidades limitadas de uno
el asunto depende del individuo (idioma); es un asunto de su propio esfuerzo
cambiar un trabajo para el que uno no estaba entrenado
ganado
alto y brillante
no llegar a ninguna parte
no conocer la inmensidad del cielo y la tierra
sin aprendizaje o habilidades (modismo); ignorantes e incompetentes
No entiendo una palabra.
poco profundo
sin talento
impotente
no hacer nada
sin incidentes
inestable
crisis inminente
caída
dejó sus propios dispositivos
el tiempo de ocio de uno fuera
inmaculado
cómodamente
terribles escenas de devastación
ligeramente
no muy
no del todo
no muy
distante
luz
completamente
fundamental
otra vez
desesperadamente grave
luz
sólo
nada más que
no falta ninguno
no sólo
no sólo (...)
otro
sucesivamente
uno por uno
en general
probablemente
No, en absoluto.
no necesariamente
no es probable
no necesariamente
no se me había ocurrido
sin duda alguna
original
involuntariamente
sin quererlo
si de hecho...
tienen que
a pesar de
directo
mejor
uno tras otro
en la sucesión
último
nunca (han hecho algo)
en poco tiempo
siempre
sucesión
sucesivamente
todavía
todavía
nunca más
a menudo
a menudo
total
todo el tiempo
en curso
sin parar
preferentemente
desaparece
definitivamente
innumerables
absolutamente
independientemente de si uno vive o muere
prejuiciosa
¿no sería...?
Bien.
preferiría (estar de acuerdo en hacer algo)
¿Cómo?
no hace falta decir
¡no es de extrañar!
no tan malo como
frecuentemente
en realidad
inevitablemente
inevitable
Afortunadamente
también
¿puede ser posible que
¿Para qué?
¿Por qué?
¿Es posible?
No.
todavía no
Ninguno
no
nunca
nunca (en el pasado)
No, en absoluto.
de ninguna manera
No, en absoluto.
ya no
no lo hace...
no
Ninguno.
No, en absoluto.
No lo hagas.
no es necesario
apellido Mo
por favor no
por la presente
dong
y
en relación con
y
por otro lado
o
contrario
no sólo (...)
no sólo
no sólo (...)
lo que es más
Repite...
aunque
incluso si
ambos... (y...)
o si no...
pero
pero
pero
sólo
sin embargo
inesperadamente
de lo contrario
al contrario de lo que se podría esperar
a menos que
aparte de
en lugar de
independientemente de
independientemente de
de lo contrario
si no fuera por
porque
tanto que...
en otras palabras
Esto significa que
Resumiendo...
consigue
*:: La persona
.
002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
minor, person under legal age 8 未成年人 [-] wèichéngniánrén (not-completed-year-man) minor, person under legal age: ~不能进入. Underage people can not enter. || 保护 ~ protect underage people '
002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
old person (often not polite) 12 老头 [-頭] lǎotóuér (old-head) old person (often not polite): 这个~以前 是医生. This old man used to be a doctor. '
003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
of nominal kinship, (relatives) not linked by blood 12 干- [乾-] gān (foster-/god-) of nominal kinship, (relatives) not linked by blood: ~女儿 goddaughter || ~爹 godfather || ~妈 godmother '
003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
fiancé/fiancée 61 未婚夫/妻 [-] wèihūnfū/qī (not-married-husband/wife) fiancé/fiancée '
006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
good for nothing 22 废物 [廢-] fèiwù (waste-stuff) good for nothing: 这个人什么事也不会 做, 简直是个~! This person is really a good-for-nothing. '
010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
weasel 35 黄鼠狼 [黃--] huángshǔláng (yellow-rat-wolf) weasel: ~给鸡拜年---没 安好心. The weasel pays his respects to the hen – not with best intentions. '
013 Trees 树木 (shùmù)
walnut tree 15 核桃树 [--樹] hétáoshù (walnut-tree) walnut tree: 一棵~ a walnut tree Note: 核桃 is sound change of 胡桃 in which the 胡 means Hun, an ancient tribe in northern China. '
014 Flowers and grass 花草 (huācǎo)
lavender 18 薰衣草 [-] xūnyīcǎo (transliteration-grass) lavender: 浪漫~ romantic lavender. Note: 薰衣is a transliteration of the Latin word ‘lavare.’ '
015 Grains, cash crops 粮食, 经济作物 (liángshí, jīngjì zuòwù)
sesame 15 芝麻 [-] zhīmá (reishi-hemp) sesame: ~酱 sesame paste || ~油 sesame oil Note: the original name of 芝麻 is 脂麻, which means ‘grease-hemp’ literally. '
020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
another 10 另 [-] lìng (another) another: ~一人another person || ~一面 another aspect || ~一方 another aspect '
022 Parts of an object 部位 (bùwèi)
side, edge, margin 10 边 [邊] biān (border) side, edge, margin: 另一~ another side || 街道两~ both sides of the street || 左 ~ the left side '
025 Meteorology 气象 (qìxiàng)
sunset glow (or clouds) 9 晚霞 [-] wǎnxiá (evening-colorful cloud) sunset glow (or clouds): ~ 预示 (yùshì) 明天又是好天气. The splendid evening clouds means another fine day tomorrow. '
026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
color 16 色彩 [-] sècǎi (color-rich colors) color: ~鲜艳 (xiānyàn) vibrant colors || ~丰富 (fēngfù) abundant colors || ~单调 (dāndiào) monotonous colors '
026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
ocean wave 49 海浪 [-] hǎilàng (sea-wave) ocean wave: 白色的~ white waves || 一个 接一个的~ one wave after another '
035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
villa 11 别墅 [別-] biéshù (another-villa) villa: 一栋/幢~ one villa || 私家~ a private villa '
039 Sacred architecture 祭祀建筑 (jìsì jiànzhù)
Great Wall 18 长城 [長-] chángchéng (long-wall) Great Wall: 修筑 (xiūzhù) ~ build The Great Wall || 不到~非好汉. He who has never been to The Great Wall is not a true man || 古~ Ancient Great Wall '
045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
notebook 29 本子 [-] běnzi (book-suffix) notebook: 一个~ a notebook || 买~ buy a notebook '
045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
notebook 31 笔记本 [筆記-] bǐjìběn (note-book) notebook: 一个~ a notebook || 厚厚 的~ a thick notebook || ~电脑laptop 109 '
046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
gruel 11 稀饭 [稀飯] xīfàn (thin-food) gruel: 一碗~ a bowl of || 吃/喝~ Note: It could mean 喜欢 (like) in internet language since some southern Chinese dialects do not discriminate between ‘f-’ and ‘h-,’ this makes 欢 (huan) and 饭 (fan) sort of similar in sound. '
046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
wheat food 12 面食 [麵-] miànshí (flour-food) (cooked) wheat food: 做~ Note: Some Chinese provinces such as Shanxi, Shaanxi, He’nan and Gansu are known for their wheat foods. '
047 Medicine 药品 (yàopǐn)
plaster, medicine patch 20 膏药 [-藥] gāoyào (ointment-medicine) plaster, medicine patch: 止疼~ Analgesic plaster || 贴~ apply a plaster to || 狗皮~ dog skin plaster. Dog skin plaster was originally a traditional Chinese medicine and was used to quickly reduce swelling and pain. In a modern Chinese language environment, some do not refer to ‘dog skin plaster,’ as medicine, but to another rich derogatory meaning, such as selling ‘dog plaster’ means the seller is a fraud.'
049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
dispute, issue 64 纠纷 [糾紛] jiūfēn (knot-dispute) dispute, issue: 引起~ cause dispute || 国际~ international disputes || 家庭~ family disputes '
049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
use 77 用处 [-處] yòngchù (use-area) use: 大有~ be very useful || 一点~也 没有utterly useless || 只学汉语单词~不大, 一定要把单词放在句子里学. Learning Chinese words in isolation is not very useful. You must learn words in sentences. 123 '
049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
effect, result 82 效果 [-] xiàoguǒ (render-result) effect, result: ~不大not be very effective || 音乐~ music effect || 取得显著 (xiǎnzhù) 的~ achieve good results '
049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
effect, result 83 成效 [-] chéngxiào (achieved-result) effect, result: 取得~ get results || 有/没有~ be effective/not effective || 显著的remarkable results '
050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
reason 19 情理 [-] qínglǐ (reason-truth) reason: 合乎~ it stands to reason || 不近 ~ unreasonable || 在~之中 not be surprising '
050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
progress, prospect of a solution 30 眉目 [-] méimù (eyebrow-eye) progress, prospect of a solution: 有/没 有~ have/not have a potential solution || 弄清~ make the things clear '
051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
disaster and happiness 49 福祸 [-禍] fúhuò (fortunate-unfortunate) disaster and happiness: 难测~ hard to fathom the disaster and fortune || ~相依. For disaster and happiness are reliant on one another. '
051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
be defeated, lose (a war) 75 失败 [-敗] shībài (fail-defeated) be defeated, lose (a war): 遭到~ encounter defeat || 战争的 ~ war, warfare || 彻底 ~ not come to anything '
051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
problem, conflict 86 矛盾 [-] máodùn (spear-shield) problem, conflict: 有/没~ there is/is not a conflict || 家庭~ household conflict || 内部~ internal conflict '
052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
摆脱~ cast off one’s ties || 思 想~ bind one’s thoughts || 导演不应该~演员的演出. A director should not bind up an actor’s performance. 22 束缚 [-縛] shùfù (tie-bind) tie, bind up: 摆脱~ cast off one’s ties || 思 想~ bind one’s thoughts || 导演不应该~演员的演出. A director should not bind up an actor’s performance. '
054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
negative, feminine 8 阴性 [陰-] yīnxìng (negative-nature) negative, feminine: 血液 (xuèyè) 检查结果都是~, 没什么可担心的. The blood test was negative, so there is nothing to worry about. '
054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
sex distinction 26 性别 [-別] xìngbié (gender-difference) sex distinction: 不分~ not distinguish by gender || ~差异 gender difference || ~不同 different genders '
054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
good and bad 40 好坏 [-壞] hǎohuài (good-bad) good and bad: ~不分 cannot tell good from bad || 辨别 ~ tell good from bad '
054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
defect, drawback 57 缺陷 [-] quēxiàn (imperfect-fault) defect, drawback: 有/没有~ there is/ is not a defect || 大/ 严重~ large/serious defect || 生理~ physiological defect '
055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
one side 21 一边 [-邊] yībiān (one-side) one side: ~长, ~短. One side is long and another side is short. || 放在 ~ put aside || 躲在~ hide aside '
056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
principle 3 原则 [-則] yuánzé (prime-criterion) principle: 基本~ basic principles || 有, 没有~ have, not have principles || 重要~ important principles '
056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
weight 28 轻重 [輕-] qīngzhòng (light-weight) weight: 不分~ not differentiate by weight || 对违法活动, 要根据情节~, 加以处罚 (chǔfá). In regards to illegal activities, one must weigh things based upon the circumstances, before adding punishments. '
056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
height, pitch 30 高低 [-] gāodī (high-low) height, pitch: 不分~ not separate by height || 收入 ~ salary level || 地位/分数~ place, ranking '
057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
grace 3 风度 [風-] fēngdù (demeanor-bearing) grace: 有/没有~ have/not have grace || 绅士 (shēnshì) ~ gentleman '
057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
complexion, look, facial expression 32 脸色 [臉-] liǎnsè (face-expression) complexion, look, facial expression: ~不好 do not look well|| ~苍白 look pale || 看人~行事 adjust one’s behavior to someone else’s expression '
058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
energy 11 精力 [-] jīnglì (vigor-strength) energy: 有/没有~ have/ not have energy || 集中 (jízhōng) ~ concentrated energy || 主要~ primary energy '
058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
potential 18 潜力 [潛-] qiánlì (potential-strength) potential: 巨大的 ~ powerful potential || 有/没有~ have/not have potential || 发挥~ develop potential '
059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
top notch 8 大腕 [-] dàwàn (top-wrist/vine) top notch: 互联网~ leading person in an Internet field || 商界~ business giant || 明星~ famous movie star (Note: The 腕 in 大腕 might be the wrong word of 万 or 蔓, which means ‘name/vine’ in the underworld.) '
060 Thought 思想 (sīxiǎng)
thinking, thoughts 2 思维 [-維] sīwéi (think-think) thinking, thoughts: 人的~ human being’s mind || 改变~ change of thinking || ~定式 the mindset Note: 维=惟, meaning ‘think.’ '
060 Thought 思想 (sīxiǎng)
integrity, honesty 13 诚信 [誠-] chéngxìn (honest-trustworthy) integrity, honesty: 有/没有~ be in good faith/not be in good faith || ~是企业生存和发展的根本. Honesty is fundamental to the survival and development of an enterprise. '
064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
clan, race, ethnic group 8 族 [-] zú (arrowhead, clan) clan, race, ethnic group: 汉~ Han ethnic group (China’s main ethnic group) || 外~ not of the same clan || 全~ the whole clan '
065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
position, status 2 地位 [-] dìwèi (place-location) position, status: 社会~ social position || ~高/低 high-level, low-level position || 有, 没有~ has, does not have status '
065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
qualifications, seniority 9 资格 [資-] zīgé (qualification-standard) qualifications, seniority: 教师~ teacher certification || 入学~ admission qualification || 有/没有~ has, does not have (the) qualification(s) '
068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
party 29 党 [黨] dǎng (500 families, clique, political party) party: 在野~ the party that is not in office || 执政 (zhízhèng) ~ ruling party || 共产~ Communist party '
069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
discipline 9 纪律 [紀-] jìlǜ (discipline-law) discipline: 遵守~ keep discipline || 违 反~ not maintain discipline || 课堂~ classroom discipline '
070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
power, right, authority 1 权 [權] quán (scale, weigh, power) power, right, authority: 人~ human rights || 特 ~ special privilege|| 有/没~ have the right to/ to not have the right to '
070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
right 2 权力 [權-] quánlì (power-strength) right: ~很大great power || 特殊~ special right || 有/没~ have/not have the right to '
070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
duty, responsibility 5 责任 [責-] zérèn (obligation-responsibility) duty, responsibility: 有/没 有~ have/not have duty || 负/尽~ take responsibility, be responsible || ~重大 large responsibility '
070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
duty, obligation 6 义务 [義務] yìwù (justice-affair) duty, obligation: 有/没有~ have/not have duty || 尽/承担 (chéngdān) ~ bear responsibility || 公民的~ citizen’s duty '
070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
property rights 12 财产权 [財產權] cáichǎnquán (property-right) property rights: 掌握 (zhcáichǎn~ hold property rights || ~不可侵犯 property rights that cannot be infringed upon '
072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
face value, par value 18 面值 [-] miànzhí (face-value) face value, par value: ~大 large face value || ~为一百元的纸币the face value of this bank note is 100 yuan. 199 '
072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
cash equivalent ticket 41 代金券 [-] dàijīnquàn (substitute-money-certificate) cash equivalent ticket: 银行~ a bank note || 购物 ~ a note for purchase || 一张~ a cash equivalent ticket 资金 [資-] zījīn (fund-money) fund: 需要~ require funds || 投入~ invest in a fund || ~不足 not have enough funds '
073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
需要~ require funds || 投入~ invest in a fund || ~不足 not have enough funds 1 资金 [資-] zījīn (fund-money) fund: 需要~ require funds || 投入~ invest in a fund || ~不足 not have enough funds'
075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
market 4 市场 [-場] shìchǎng (market-place) market: 国内/国外~ domestic/international market || 有/没有~ there is/is not a market || 图书~ book market '
078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
word 5 词 [詞] cí (word) word: 时间~ words denoting time || 新/旧~ new/old word 213 '
079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
travelogue 22 游记 [-記] yóujì (travel-note) travelogue: 山水~ landscape travelogue || 科学~ science travelogue '
080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
note 30 便条 [-條] biàntiáo (casual-slip) note: 写~ write a note || 留一张~ leave a note '
080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
notes 43 笔记 [筆記] bǐjì (pen-note) notes: 读书~ reading notes || 旅游~ travel notes || 写~ write notes '
080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
notice 46 启事 [啓-] qǐshì (notify-thing) notice: 一条/ 则 ~ a notice || 写~ write a notice || 招聘/ 征婚/寻车~ job postings, personals, missing car report '
080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
notification letter 49 通知书 [--書] tōngzhīshū (notify-letter) notification letter: 录取~ admission letter || 发~ send a notification letter || 病危~ notification of a patient’s critical condition '
082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
rhythm 10 节奏 [節-] jiézòu (rhythm-play) rhythm: ~快fast rhythm || 有/没有~ have/not have a rhythm || 慢~ slow rhythm '
082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
yangko 29 秧歌 [-] yāngge ((rice) seedling-song) yangko: 扭~ do the yangko Note: Young plants swing in the wind, and 秧歌 dancers imitate the swings. '
084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
animation 11 动画 [動畫] dònghuà (motion-picture) animation: ~电影 animated film || ~片animation Note: It is called “动漫” in Taiwan. '
086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
psychosis, mental illness 8 精神病 [-] jīngshénbìng (mental-illness) psychosis, mental illness: 这个 人有点儿~. This person is not quite right in his head. '
086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
neuropathy 12 神经病 [-經-] shénjīngbìng (nerve-illness) neuropathy: 这个人有点 儿~. This chap’s not quite right in the head. '
087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
two 6 俩 [倆] liǎ (two) two: ~人two people || 兄妹~ brother and sister || 咱 们~ the two of us Note: 俩=两个 '
087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
spot 41 名额 [-額] míng’é (allocation-number) spot: 有/没~ have/not to have a spot || ~不多few spots || ~满了all spots are filled up '
088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
weight, severity 42 轻重 [輕-] qīngzhòng (light-heavy) weight, severity: 不知~ not know the severity (of a situation) || 情节~ severity of a situation '
088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
satisfaction level 48 满意度 [滿--] mǎnyìdù (satisfaction-degree) satisfaction level: 客户 ~高high customer satisfaction || 提高~ improve one’s satisfaction || 老百姓对 政府工作的~不高. People’s satisfaction with government work is not high. '
089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
nanometers 5 纳米 [納-] nàmǐ (nano-meter) nanometers: ~技术 nanotechnology || ~材 料 (cáiliào) nanomaterial '
089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
the most common measure word. If you do not know the correct measure word to go with a noun, you can use this one. 52 个 [個] gè (unit) the most common measure word. If you do not know the correct measure word to go with a noun, you can use this one.: 一~苹果 one apple || 两~学生 two students || 三 ~杯子 three glasses '
090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
time 1 时间 [時間] shíjiān (time-moment) time: 休息~ time for break || 比赛~ time for game/match/race || ~不多 not a lot of time '
091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
future 16 未来 [-來] wèilái (not yet-come) future: 面向~ face the future '
091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
after this 21 此后 [-後] cǐhòu (this-after) after this: ~十年 after ten years || ~不久 not long after || ~的日子 the days afterwards '
091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
not long, soon 35 不久 [-] bùjiǔ (not-long) not long, soon: 她~就要回中国了. She is returning to China soon. || ~以前 not long ago || ~以后 not long afterwards '
091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
free time 44 空儿 [-兒] kòng er (free time) free time: 有/没~ have/not have free time || 抽~ take some time || 得~ be free '
093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
how long 36 多久 [-] duōjiǔ (how-long) how long: 没走 ~ haven’t walked for too long || 没有~ not so long || 不知道看了~ don’t know how long one has watched '
094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
(formal) 40 years of age 9 不惑之年 [-] búhuòzhīnián (not-bewildered-’s-year) (formal) 40 years of age: 我们都进入~了, 不再年轻了. We are all in our 40s, not young any more. '
094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
all one’s life 13 平生 [-]píngshēng (complete-life) all one’s life: 他对别人很客气, ~ 没有一个敌人. He has been nice to others in all his life, so he does not have any foe. '
094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
euphemism for ‘die’ 14 百年 [-] bǎinián (100-year) euphemism for ‘die’: 我~之后, 不要搞任何 纪念活动. After I die, do not hold any commemorative activity. 271 '
095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
space 1 空间 [-間] kōngjiān (space-among) space: 有/没有~ there is/is not space || 生活~ space, freedom in one’s life || 建筑 (jiànzhù) ~ building space '
095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
east, west, north and south 30 东西南北 [東---] dōngxīnánběi (east-west-south-north) east, west, north and south: 分不清~ cannot differentiate the direction '
096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
crematorium 22 火葬场 [-髒場] huǒzàngchǎng (fire-bury-place) crematorium: 年轻 人一般不喜欢在~工作. Young people generally do not like working in a crematorium. '
096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
parts of the country other than where one is, not a native 29 外地 [-] wàidì (away-place) parts of the country other than where one is, not a native: ~人 non-local people || ~游客outside tourists '
096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
border 33 边境 [邊-] biānjìng (border-boundary) border: ~地区 boundary || 靠近~ close to border || 离~不远 not far away from border '
096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
tube 53 管道 [-] guǎndào (tube-path) tube: 地下~ underground tube || 供水/排 污~ waste pipe || 疏通 (shūtōng) ~ dredge pipe Note: In Taiwan, this word also means 渠道 (qúdào, channel). '
096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
line 56 线路 [綫-] xiànlù (path-road) line: 电话~ telephone line || 十条~ ten lines || ~不通 not able to get through '
097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
deliver, hand 20 递 [遞] dì (take turns, pass) deliver, hand: ~给他一个本子 hand him a notebook || 把杯子~给我 hand me the cup '
097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
recieve 39 接到 [-] jiēdào (receive-suffix) recieve: ~信, 电话, 报告 receive a letter, call, report || ~消息, 通知, 任务, 命令 receive a notice, information, command '
097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
pick up 54 拿起 [-] náqǐ (pick-up) pick up: 拿得起 can manage to do || 拿不起 cannot manage to do || ~东西 pick sth. up '
097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
catch 97 抓 [-] zhuā (scratch, grasp, catch) catch: ~老鼠 catch mice || ~一把糖 take a handful of sweets || ~不起来 cannot manage sth. '
098 Actions with feet, legs, actions (other) 腿部和脚部动作, 其他动作
close 36 合 [-] hé (close) close: ~上眼睛 close one’s eyes || ~不上嘴 be unable close one’s mouth || ~上笔记本 close the notebook '
099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
consider, take care of 7 顾 [顧] gù (turn around and look at, take care of, consider) consider, take care of: 照~ take care of || 只~自己 think only of oneself || 不屑一~ not even consider smth. or someone worthy of consideration '
099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
~常常表示不高兴. A frown often denotes displeasure. 19 皱眉 [皺-] zhòuméi (knit one’s eyebrows) frown: ~常常表示不高兴. A frown often denotes displeasure. '
100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
keep in mind constantly 30 念念不忘 [-] niànniànbùwàng (moment-reduplication-not-forget) keep in mind constantly: ~这件事 can’t forget this thing '
100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
say in a kindly and informal fashion 31 娓娓道来 [---來] wěiwěidàolái (tirelessly-speak out) say in a kindly and informal fashion: 他喜欢对别人听他~, 但却不擅长倾听. While he loves hearing himself talk, he is often not very good at listening. '
101 Actions with head (others) 头部动作 (别的) (biéde tóubù dòngzuò)
hear about 2 听说 [聽説] tīngshuō (hear-said) hear about: ~这件事 hear about this thing || ~他的故事 hear his story || ~情况不好 hear that the situation is not good '
102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
be born 1 出生 [-] chūshēng (out-born) be born: ~在中国 be born in China || ~不 久 be born not long ago || 九月~ be born in September '
102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
fart, break wind 43 放屁 [-] fàngpì (pass-gas) fart, break wind: 放了一个屁 fart once || 公共场合不能~. Be careful not to fart in public. '
103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
bleed, shed blood 4 流血 [-] liúxiě (shed-blood) bleed, shed blood: ~不止cannot stop bleeding || ~过多bled too much || 她的手指~了. Her finger bled. '
105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
infertility 12 不孕 [-] bùyùn (not able to-pregnant) infertility: 多年~ have not conceived for many years '
106 Sleep 睡眠 (shuìmián)
go to sleep 3 睡觉 [-覺] shuìjiào (to sleep-a sleep) go to sleep: 睡一觉 sleep || 睡不 着觉 cannot sleep || 睡三小时觉 go to sleep for three hours '
107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
feel good 23 爽 [-] shuǎng (bright, clear, pleasant) feel good: 人逢喜事精神~ joy puts heart into a man || 身体不~ not feel well '
107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
worry, be anxious 29 担心 [擔-] dānxīn (shoulder-heart) worry, be anxious: 担 什么心 worry about what? || ~找不到工作 be anxious about not finding a job '
107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
dissatisfied, resentful 43 不满 [-滿] bùmǎn (not-contented) dissatisfied, resentful: 对工作~ dissatisfied with work || 十分~ completely dissatisfied || ~地看着她 look at her resentfully '
107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
impossible 46 没法儿 [--兒] méifǎr (no-method) impossible: ~说 impossible to say || ~理解 impossible to understand || ~不生气 no way not to be angry '
107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
incapable 47 无法 [無-] wúfǎ (not-capable) incapable: ~离开 incapable of leaving || ~完成 incapable of completing || ~进去 unable to go in '
108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
get really angry 12 火冒三丈 [-] huǒmàosānzhàng (anger-rise-three-zhang) get really angry: Note: zhang is a unit of measurement, roughly 3.3 meters. 有人批评他, 他就会~. He becomes infuriated if anyone criticizes him! || 小王看到自己的新车被撞, 立 刻~. When little Wang saw the damage to his new car, he went right up in the air. '
108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
be indignant 17 愤愤不平 [憤憤--] fènfènbùpíng (disgruntled-reduplication-not-easy) be indignant: ~地喊 shout indignantly || 很多人对新税法 ~. There has been much indignation over the new tax law. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
make a fuss about nothing 8 大惊小怪 [-驚--] dàjīngxiǎoguài (big-surprised-small-weird) make a fuss about nothing: 别~ don’t get so excited over nothing || 一说到敏感 (mǐngǎn) 话题, 他就~. When it comes to sensitive subjects, she makes a fuss. || 加州地区小地震不断, 人们早就不 ~了. Small earthquakes are so common in the California area that people never make a fuss about it. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
not peaceful, unstable 15 不安 [-] bù’ān (not-easy) not peaceful, unstable: 感到~ feel unstable || 烦躁~ be disturbed from hunger || 世界局势动荡 ~. The world situation is characterized by turbulence and instability. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
uneasy, apprehensive 16 忐忑不安 [-] tǎntèbù’ān (timorous-not-easy) uneasy, apprehensive: 心情 ~ feel apprehensive || 老板让我去他办公室, 我~. I was in a funk when my employer called me into his office. 323 '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
restless (uneasy standing and sitting) 17 坐立不安 [-] zuòlìbù’ān (sit-stand-not-easy) restless (uneasy standing and sitting): 小王在考试前总是~. Little Wang always gets antsy before a test. || 这个工作面试让我整天都~. This job interview has had me on pins and needles all day. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
be distracted, restless 18 心神不定 [-] xīnshénbùdìng (heart-mind-not-settled) be distracted, restless: ~地坐下来 distractedly sit down '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
impatient 24 急切 [-] jíqiè (anxious-urgent) impatient: ~地问 impatiently ask || 小 王在递交了大学申请以后, 一直在~地等待大学的录取通知. Little Wang has been waiting for the admission notice to the university after submitting his college application. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
too impatient to wait 25 迫不及待 [-] pòbùjídài (pressing-not-until-wait) too impatient to wait: ~地想知道结果 cannot wait to know the result. || 小王~地要告诉父母 他被哈佛大学录取的消息. Little Wang can’t wait to tell his parents that he was admitted to Harvard University. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
feel embarrassed, find it embarrassing (to do sth) 26 不好意思 [-] bùhǎoyìsī (not-feel at ease) feel embarrassed, find it embarrassing (to do sth): 把孩子吓哭了, 他有点~. He feels embarrassed for making the child cry with fear. || 她~地说是她儿子打碎了花瓶. She was embarrassed to say that her son broke the vase. || 他 ~告诉父母他又有了新 女朋友. He was embarrassed to report to his parents that he had a new girlfriend yet again. '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
stay calm and collected 31 不动声色 [-動聲-] bùdòngshēngsè (not-change-sound-expression) stay calm and collected: ~地问 ask in a calm manner '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
fully deserve (a title, honor, etc.), be worthy of 37 当之无愧 [當-無-] dāngzhīwúkuì (deserve-it-not-ashamed) fully deserve (a title, honor, etc.), be worthy of: 她获得冠军~!She was entirely deserving of her championship win! '
109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
have a clear conscience (look into your heart without shame) 38 问心无愧 [問-無-] wènxīnwúkuì (ask-heart-not-ashamed) have a clear conscience (look into your heart without shame): 好好干才能~. Doing a good job will give you a clear conscience. '
110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
be too fond of to part with 8 爱不释手 [愛-釋-] àibùshìshǒu (love-not-release-hand) be too fond of to part with: 令人~ cause such affection that you can’t give it up || 莎士 比亚的书让人~. Shakespeare’s works have gained the admiration of many people. '
110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 22 情人眼里出西施 [---裏---] qíngrényǎnlǐchūxīshī (lover-eye-in-appear-Xi Shi) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: 她在一般人眼里并 不漂亮, 但在男朋友眼里却漂亮极了, 这就是“~. ” She is not beautiful in the eyes of ordinary people, but she is beautiful in the eyes of her boyfriend. Truly, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ '
111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
puzzled despite deep thought 15 百思不解 [-] bǎisībùjiě (hundred-think-not-solved) puzzled despite deep thought: 令人~ deeply perplexing '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
take note of 4 留意 [-] liúyì (careful-mind) take note of: ~车号 take note of the car’s license plate || ~来往车辆 take note of the coming and going cars '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
mind, care about 6 在意 [-] zàiyì (attend-mind) mind, care about: 毫不~ not mind at all || ~穿着 care about clothing || ~听 listen and take to heart '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
pay attention to 13 注意 [-] zhùyì (concentrate-attention) pay attention to: ~身体 pay attention to your body || ~卫生 pay attention to hygiene || ~方法 take note of a method '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
regardless of 19 不顾 [-顧] bùgù (not-regard) regardless of: ~别人 regardless of others || ~ 疲劳 (píláo) in spite of fatigue || ~大局, 安危 regardless of the situation, safety '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
not at all concerned 20 满不在乎 [滿---] mǎnbùzàihū (fully-not-care) not at all concerned: ~ 地说 speak recklessly || ~的态度 an unperturbed attitude || 对一切 ~ unconcerned about everything '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
not to care 21 不在乎 [-] bùzàihū (not-care) not to care: ~钱 don’t care about money || ~地笑 laugh without caring || 一点~ don’t care at all '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
be careless 24 大意 [-] dàyì (light-minded) be careless: 不可~ cannot be careless '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
be indifferent 27 无所谓 [無--] wúsuǒwèi (cannot say) be indifferent: ~地说 indifferently say || ~好坏 not care about good or bad || ~的态度 an indifferent attitude '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
disregard, ignore 28 无视 [無視] wúshì (not-regard) disregard, ignore: ~观众 ignore the audience || ~事实 disregard reality || ~法律 ignore the law '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
cannot manage 29 顾不上 [顧--] gùbùshàng (regard-not-able) cannot manage: ~吃饭 unable to eat food || ~家 can’t take care of the house || ~回答 unable to answer '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
scorn 30 看不起 [-] kànbùqǐ (look-not-up) scorn: ~自己 scorn yourself || ~别人 look down on others '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
what a pity 35 可惜 [-] kěxī (worth-cherish) what a pity: ~你没看到. What a pity you didn’t see it. || ~没有机会 it is a pity to not have an opportunity || ~晚了 a pity that something is late '
112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
be unwilling to 37 舍不得 [捨--] shèbùdé (abandon-not-able) be unwilling to: ~走 unwilling to leave || ~花钱 unwilling to pay money '
113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
vow 5 发誓 [發-] fāshì (make-swear) vow: 对天~ vow to heaven || ~戒烟 (jièyān) vow to quit smoking || ~不来了 swear not to come '
114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
not quite convinced (half believe, half doubt) 18 半信半疑 [-] bànxìnbànyí (half-trust-half-dubious) not quite convinced (half believe, half doubt): ~地问 ask skeptically '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
be convinced 19 服气 [-氣] fúqì (convinced-heart) be convinced: 心里不大~ not too convinced || 大家听了对他更加~ everyone convinced him more '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
disagree 20 不服 [-] bùfú (not-convinced) disagree: ~ 管理disagree management || ~指挥 disagree command || ~判决 (pànjué) disagree with a judgment '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
admit (or acknowledge) defeat 22 服输 [-輸] fúshū (admit-defeat) admit (or acknowledge) defeat: 不肯~ refuse to admit defeat || 心里不~ not admit defeat in the heart '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
disagree 25 不以为然 [--為-] bùyǐwéirán (not-take-as-right) disagree: ~地说 disagree with what was said '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
could not help 31 忍不住 [-] rěnbùzhù (endure-not-able) could not help: ~笑了 could not help laughing || ~泪水 could not help crying || ~问 could not help but ask '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
cannot stand 32 受不了 [-] shòubùliǎo (bear-not-able) cannot stand: 热得~ can’t stand the heat || ~污染can’t stand the pollution || ~她的小姐脾气 (píqi) cannot stand her self-willed temper '
115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
cannot help 33 不禁 [-] bùjīn (not able to-restrain) cannot help: ~大笑起来 cannot help laughing || ~大吃一惊 can’t help but be surprised '
116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
guess 7 猜 [-] cāi (guess) guess: ~谜语 (míyǔ) riddles || ~不透 cannot guess || ~ 得不错guess very well '
116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
guess 9 猜想 [-] cāixiǎng (guess-think) guess: 我~他不会来了. I guess he will not come. '
116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
expected 12 预料 [預-] yùliào (in advance-predict) expected: 无法~ unpredictable || 难以~ hard to predict || ~不到not expected '
117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
~去逛街 plan to go shopping || 不~去公园not planning to go to the park || 长远的 ~ long-term plan 1 打算 [-] dǎsuàn (prefix-plan) plan: ~去逛街 plan to go shopping || 不~去公园not planning to go to the park || 长远的 ~ long-term plan '
117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
count on 18 指望 [-] zhǐwàng (count- hope) count on: 不要~别人的帮助 cannot count on other people’s help || 中国父母常常~儿女养老. Chinese parents often count on their children looking after them when they grow old. '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
keep in mind 2 记住 [記-] jìzhù (remember-firm) keep in mind: 牢牢地 ~ keep in mind firmly || ~爸爸的话. Keep Dad’s words in mind. || 记得/不住can keep it in mind/ cannot keep it in mind '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
love knot 11 相思 [-] xiāngsī (mutual-yearn) love knot: ~病lovesickness '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
don’t have to 4 不必 [-] bùbì (not-necessary) don’t have to: ~多说 do not have to say much || ~着急 need not worry || ~客气. You are welcome. '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
cannot but, have to 7 不能不 [-] bùnéngbù (cannot-not) cannot but, have to: ~考虑 (kǎolǜ) have to consider || ~选择 have to select || ~关心have to care about that '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
willingly 11 甘心 [-] gānxīn (willing-heart) willingly: ~接受be willing to accept || ~当医生be willing to be a doctor || 不~失败Not willing to fail '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
will 13 会 [會] huì (get together, meet, certainly, will) will: ~来will come || 不 ~失败will not fail || ~拉小提琴will play the violin '
118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
not worth 24 不值 [-] bùzhí (not-worth) not worth: ~一提not worth mentioning || ~钱not worth the money || 一文~ not worth a cent '
119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
don’t have to 4 不必 [-] bùbì (not-necessary) don’t have to: ~多说 do not have to say much || ~着急 need not worry || ~客气. You are welcome. '
119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
cannot but, have to 7 不能不 [-] bùnéngbù (cannot-not) cannot but, have to: ~考虑 (kǎolǜ) have to consider || ~选择 have to select || ~关心have to care about that '
119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
willingly 11 甘心 [-] gānxīn (willing-heart) willingly: ~接受be willing to accept || ~当医生be willing to be a doctor || 不~失败Not willing to fail '
119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
will 13 会 [會] huì (get together, meet, certainly, will) will: ~来will come || 不 ~失败will not fail || ~拉小提琴will play the violin '
119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
not worth 24 不值 [-] bùzhí (not-worth) not worth: ~一提not worth mentioning || ~钱not worth the money || 一文~ not worth a cent '
121 To covert emotion 传情 (chuánqíng)
feel awkward 8 不好意思 [-] bùhǎoyìsī (not-feel at ease) feel awkward: ~让别人帮 忙feel awkward to ask for help || ~, 我又迟到了. I’m sorry I’m late again. '
122 Silence, to pretend 沉默, 假装 (chénmò, jiǎzhuāng)
pretend 6 假装 [] jiǎzhuāng (false-pretend) pretend: ~睡着了 pretend to fall asleep || ~没看见pretend not to see || ~生气pretending to be angry '
122 Silence, to pretend 沉默, 假装 (chénmò, jiǎzhuāng)
act like they don’t know, feign ignorance, play dumb 11 装蒜 [裝-] zhuāngsuàn (pretend-garlic) act like they don’t know, feign ignorance, play dumb: 故意~ pretend not to know on purpose || 别~了!大家 都知道这件坏事是你做的. Stop pretending (ignorance) ! Everyone knows that you did the bad thing. '
125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
job hopping, leave one’s work and go to another 14 跳槽 [-] tiàocáo (jump-manger) job hopping, leave one’s work and go to another: 在大城市, ~很平常. Job-hopping is common in big cities. || 频繁~ frequent job hopping || 小王不在这儿工作了, 他上个星期~了. Little Wang doesn’t work here any longer. He left to go to another job. '
125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
retire 26 退休 [-] tuìxiū (retire-rest) retire: 提早~ early retirement || 不愿~ do not want to retire || ~工人retired workers '
126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
take turns 37 轮 [輪] lún (wheel, take turns) take turns: ~ 到他 come to his turn || ~不 上 cannot be one’s turn|| 一周一~ take turns once a week '
126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
not be at work/school 39 缺勤 [-] quēqín (absent-attendance) not be at work/school: 无故~ be absent for no reason || 连续~ continuous absence || 随意~ random absence '
128 To move 走动 (zǒudòng)
follow 33 跟 [-] gēn (heel, follow) follow: ~进去 follow in || ~不上他 cannot follow him || ~在后头 follow in the back '
129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
act wildly 4 撒野 [-] sāyě (let oneself go-wild) act wildly: 不许~ troublemaking not allowed '
131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
united in marriage, wedlock 18 结合 [結-] jiéhé (knot-combine) united in marriage, wedlock: 男女~ a man and woman bound together by marriage || 同性~ a same-sex couple bound by marriage '
131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
marry, get married 19 结婚 [結-] jiéhūn (knot-marriage) marry, get married: 跟他~ get married to him || ~两年 married for two years || 结了三次婚 have been married three times '
133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
lucky 2 幸运 [-運] xìngyùn (fortune-luck) lucky: lucky event~事 || ~地没有 受伤 luckily not got injured '
133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
auspicious 3 吉利 [-] jílì (auspicious-lucky) auspicious: ~话 auspicious words || 名 字~ lucky name || “四”这个词要少说, 不~. One should say the word “four” less, since it’s not auspicious. '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
misfortune does not come singly 2 祸不单行 [禍-單-] huòbùdānxíng (misfortune-not-singly-come) misfortune does not come singly: 真是~, 妻子生病在家, 他自己又被车撞 了. Misfortune does not come just once. His wife was ill at home, and he was also hit by a car. '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
one disaster after another 3 雪上加霜 [-] xuěshàngjiāshuāng (snow-top-add-frost) one disaster after another: 中国经济因外资撤退 (chètuì, withdraw) 而~. China’s economy has been made worse by the retreat of foreign investment. '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
生活~ unlucky life || ~失败unfortunately, it failed || ~的人unlucky person 4 不幸 [-] bùxìng (not-fortunate) unfortunately, unlucky: 生活~ unlucky life || ~失败unfortunately, it failed || ~的人unlucky person '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
The road to success is strewn with setbacks. 6 好事多磨 [-] hǎoshìduōmó (good-thing-much-tribulation) The road to success is strewn with setbacks.: 你不要太难过, ~, 这件事过去以后肯定顺顺 利利的. Don’t be too upset. As the saying goes, nothing good comes easily. After this incident, you will definitely be smoother for everything. '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
Pull the sprouts to help them grow – spoil things by excessive force 7 拔苗助长 [---長] bámiáozhùzhǎng (pull-sprout-assist-grow) Pull the sprouts to help them grow – spoil things by excessive force: 家长不能 389 对孩子~, 否则只会害了孩子. Parents cannot push their children to achieve, otherwise they will only harm the children. '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
close down, go bankrupt 19 倒闭 [-閉] dǎobì (fall-close) close down, go bankrupt: 银行~ the bank closed down || 纷纷~ go into bankruptcy one after another || 没想到, 那么大的 公司也~了. It’s unthinkable that a corporation that large could go into bankruptcy '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
fall flat, come to nothing 21 泡汤 [-湯] pàotāng (soak-boiling water) fall flat, come to nothing: 计 划~了. For a plan to fall flat. || 下雨使我们的野餐计划~了. The rain messed up our plans to go on a picnic. '
134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
come to nothing, fall flat 22 落空 [-] luòkōng (fall-empty) come to nothing, fall flat: 希望/美梦/计 划~ for a hope/dream/plan to fall flat. '
135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
worthwhile, be a good deal 5 合算 [-] hésuàn (match-calculation) worthwhile, be a good deal: 这 笔生意做得不~. This business deal was not worthwhile. || 机票打折的时候, 坐飞机~. It pays to take a plane when the air ticket is on sale. '
135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
miscalculate, misjudge 21 失算 [-] shīsuàn (miss-calculate) miscalculate, misjudge: 聪明人也有~ 的时候. Even wise men are not free from miscalculations. || 屡次~ repeatedly misjudge '
135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
the loss outweighs the gain 22 得不偿失 [--償-] débùchángshī (gain-not-compensate-loss) the loss outweighs the gain: 发展经济的同时一定要保护环境, 否则会~. When developing the economy, we must protect the environment, otherwise it will outweigh the benefits. '
135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
reach for a yard after getting an inch 23 得寸进尺 [--進-] décùnjìnchǐ (get-inch-desire-yard) reach for a yard after getting an inch: 这个人买彩票中奖得了一辆车, 但是不满足, 还 393 想要一栋别墅, 真是~. This person won a car by buying lottery tickets, but he is not satisfied with that and still wants a villa. He is really insatiable! '
135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
seek from afar what lies close at hand 26 舍近求远 [捨--遠] shèjìnqiúyuǎn (abandon-near-seek-far) seek from afar what lies close at hand: 在中国很多人不在当地医院看病, 而 是~到北京大医院去看病. Many people in China do not see doctors at local hospitals. They are willing to travel far to see a doctor in a Beijing hospital. '
136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
show off shamelessly, presumptuous, smug (not necessarily pejorative, often used among friends) 4 臭美 [-] chòuměi (abhorrent-show off) show off shamelessly, presumptuous, smug (not necessarily pejorative, often used among friends): 她 打扮得很过分, 真是~!How gaudily she is dressed. What a shameless display! || 别~了. Don’t be so smug. '
136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
have talent but no opportunity 26 怀才不遇 [懷---] huáicáibùyù (hold-talent-not-appreciated) have talent but no opportunity: 他一直~. He is full of talent but has no opportunity to show it. '
136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
not match one’s position, lose face 28 掉价 [-價] diàojià (lower-status) not match one’s position, lose face: 她觉得大学毕业以后在饭馆当服务员很~. She feels it is beneath her to be a restaurant waitress after graduating from college. '
138 To lose, to rescue 丢, 救 (diū, jiù)
missing 8 下落不明 [-] xiàluòbùmíng (whereabouts-not-clear) missing: 那个 孩子已经~一个星期了. The child had been missing for a week. '
139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
fall behind, retrogress 10 退步 [-] tuìbù (retreat-step) fall behind, retrogress: 我一年没说中文, 口 语~ 了. Not having used it for a year, my spoken Chinese has deteriorated. '
140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
make up, do after the proper time 17 补办 [補辦] bǔbàn (make up-do) make up, do after the proper time: ~手 续 (shǒuxù) make up the documents || ~工作证 apply for an employee’s card after starting to work|| 过期不~. Late applications are not accepted. '
141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
forcibly occupy, unlawfully seize 9 霸占 [-佔] bàzhàn (seize by force-occupy) forcibly occupy, unlawfully seize: ~土地unlawfully occupy the land || ~别国领土forcibly occupy the territory of another country '
142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
stipulate, provide, prescribe 2 规定 [規-] guīdìng (regulate-stipulate) stipulate, provide, prescribe: ~上 学的年龄 provide school age || ~工作时间 provide working hours || ~教师 不能经商 stipulate that teachers cannot do business '
144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
laboratory test 14 化验 [-驗] huàyàn (chemistrical-assay) laboratory test: ~血液 blood test || ~水质 water quality test || 再次~ another test 419 '
144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
~别人 evaluate another person || 做出, 进行~ do an evaluation || 公正 的~ fair evaluation 30 评价 [評價] píngjià (comment-appraise) comment, appraise, evaluate: ~别人 evaluate another person || 做出, 进行~ do an evaluation || 公正 的~ fair evaluation '
145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
enroll, register, login 23 注册 [-] zhùcè (enroll-notebook) enroll, register, login: 在大学~ enroll in a university || ~不同专业 register different majors || 正式 ~ register officially '
145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
register 24 登记 [-記] dēngjì (record-note down) register: ~结婚/离婚 register a marriage/register for divorce || ~信息 register information || 户口~ register hukou/household '
147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
isolation from the outside world 19 闭关自守 [閉關--] bìguānzìshǒu (close-frontier-self-guard) isolation from the outside world: 经济上~, 不能使国家富强. A closed economy will not put a country on the way to prosperity '
148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
bargain with sb. 53 讨价还价 [討價還價] tǎojiàhuánjià (ask-price-offer-price) bargain with sb.: 不要~ do not bargaining '
151 To accumulate 积累 (jīlěi)
lack 10 不足 [-] bùzú (not-enough) lack: 经验~ lack experience || 时间~ lack time || 人手~ lack people '
153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
~主义 environmentalism || (不) 利于~ be (not) beneficial to the environment || 重视 ~ pay attention to environment 19 环保 [環-] huánbǎo (environment-protect) environmental: ~主义 environmentalism || (不) 利于~ be (not) beneficial to the environment || 重视 ~ pay attention to environment '
169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
appeal to a higher court 13 上诉 [-訴] shàngsù (higher-appeal) appeal to a higher court: 提出~ lodge an appeal || 驳回 ~ reject an appeal || 如果你不服判决, 可以~. You can appeal if you do not accept the verdict. '
170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
reduce a sentence 29 减刑 [減-] jiǎnxíng (reduce-sentence) reduce a sentence: 予以~ have a sentence reduced || 直接~ directly commuted || 再次~ another sentence reduction '
172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
release 17 释放 [釋-] shìfàng (release-set free) release: 无罪~ find not guilty || 当 场 ~ release on the spot || ~犯人 release a prisoner '
174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
contact, dealings 4 来往 [來-] láiwǎng (come-go) contact, dealings: 跟他~ interact with him || 有/没有~ have/not have dealings with || 经济/信件~ economic/letter dealings '
175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
talk randomly 35 瞎扯 [-] xiāchě (blindly-gossip) talk randomly: 随意~ randomly talk about nothing || ~一大堆 talk a lot of nonsense '
175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
speak the truth 38 说实话 [說實話] shuōshíhuà (speak-true-word) speak the truth: ~, 我现 在真高兴. to tell the truth, I am very happy || ~, 我真不知道他在哪儿. To tell the truth, I have no idea where he is || 决不~ not at all the truth '
175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
frankly speaking, let’s not mince matters, not beat around the bush 42 打开天窗说亮话 [-開--說-話] dǎkāi tiānchuāng shuō liàng huà (open-roofwindow-speak-frank-word) frankly speaking, let’s not mince matters, not beat around the bush: 你~, 为什么不同意他们的婚事? Frankly speaking, why don’t you agree with their marriage? '
175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
keep nothing from each other 57 无话不说 [無話-說] wúhuàbùshu (no-word-can’t-talk) keep nothing from each other: 跟朋友~ keep nothing from a friend || 对媒体~ keep nothing from the media '
176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
~开会 notify publicly || 重 要~ important notification || 发~ send a notification 2 通知 [-] tōngzhī (pass on-known) notify: ~开会 notify publicly || 重 要~ important notification || 发~ send a notification '
176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
circulate a notice 3 通报 [-報] tōngbào (pass on-notice) circulate a notice: ~情况 circulate a notice about the situation || ~表扬 circulate a notice of commendation || ~全 校 notify the whole school '
176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
warn 10 叮嘱 [-囑] dīngzhǔ (exhort-enjoin) warn: ~孩子不要迟到 warn kids not to be late || 反复~ warn over and over again || 再三~ repeatedly warn '
176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
answer, reply 12 答 [-] dá (reply, answer) answer, reply: ~话 answer || ~错/对 answer right/wrong || ~不出/上 cannot answer '
178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
advise sb. 16 忠告 [-] zhōnggào (sincerely-advise) advise sb.: 再三~ advise repeatedly || ~大家不要在长江里游泳 advise everyone not to swim in the Yangtze '
178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
advise not to do 17 劝阻 [勸-] quànzǔ (persuade-prevent) advise not to do: 极力~ strongly advise against doing sth. || ~别人不要赌博 (dǔbó) advise others not to gamble '
179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
you flatter me (polite) 7 不敢当 [--當] bùgǎndāng (not-dare-bear) you flatter me (polite): 实在~ you really flatter me || 叫我老师, 我可~. Calling me a teacher is really flattery. '
179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
sorry, feel sorry 9 对不起 [對--] duìbuqǐ (match-not-able) sorry, feel sorry: ~朋友 feel sorry to a friend || ~大家 feel sorry to everyone || ~后代 feel sorry to future generations '
181 To give 送 (sòng)
regift 8 转赠 [轉贈] zhuǎnzèng (divert-present) regift: ~给别人 regift to someone else || ~一辆汽车 regift a car || ~他人 regift to another person '
181 To give 送 (sòng)
transmit 20 传递 [傳遞] chuándì (pass on-pass) transmit: ~信息 transmit news || ~ 小纸条 pass a note || ~信件 deliver a letter '
184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
dispute 12 争议 [爭議] zhēngyì (contend-discuss) dispute: 发生~ a dispute occurs || 有/没有~ have/not have a dispute || 学术~ academic dispute '
185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
nitpick 22 挑剔 [-] tiāotī (pick-scrape) nitpick: 百般~ nitpick everything || ~对方 nitpick the opponent || 无可~ cannot be nitpicked '
185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
collude with, gang up with:互相~ mutual collusion || 暗中~ secretly collude 72 勾结 [-結] gōujié (collude-knot) collude with, gang up with:互相~ mutual collusion || 暗中~ secretly collude '
185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
swear, bind 73 结拜 [結-] jiébài (knot-worship) swear, bind: ~为夫妇 swear the couple together || ~为兄弟 sworn as brothers '
185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
form an alliance 74 结盟 [結-] jiéméng (knot-alliance) form an alliance: 与贵族~ ally with the nobility || 友好~ friendly alliance '
186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth 53 以眼还眼, 以牙还牙 [--還-, --還-] yǐyǎnhuányǎn, yǐyáhuányá (with-eye-returneye, with-tooth-return-tooth) eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth: 一些 人认为处理国家关系不应该~. Some people think dealings with international relations should not be treated as ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ '
187 Weather 天气 (tiānqì)
~不少 the precipitation was not small || 自然~ natural precipitation || 人工~ artificial precipitation 12 降水[-] jiàngshuǐ (fall-water) precipitate, precipitation: ~不少 the precipitation was not small || 自然~ natural precipitation || 人工~ artificial precipitation '
192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
from (distance) 6 离 [離] lí (part, from) from (distance): ~得不远 not far from || ~银行八 百米 800 meters from the bank || ~学校近 near the school 543 '
192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
soundproof 20 隔音 [-] géyīn (block-sound) soundproof: 窗户~ soundproof a window || 房间不~. The room is not soundproof. '
193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
link, combine 2 结合 [結-] jiéhé (knot-combine) link, combine: 中西~ link China and the West, combination of Chinese and western || 与实际~ link with reality || 紧密~ closely link '
193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
be obstructed, illogical 22 不通 [-] bútōng (not-through) be obstructed, illogical: 想~ can’t figure it out || 道路~. The road is blocked. || 线路~. The route is blocked. '
195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
complete 41 完成 [-] wánchéng (complete-completion) complete: ~任务 finish a task || ~作业 finish homework || 完不成 cannot finish '
196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
there’s not enough time 13 来不及 [來--] láibují (do-not-enough) there’s not enough time: 时间 ~. There’s not enough time. || ~说话 no time to speak || ~穿衣服 no time to put on clothes '
196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
unable to catch up with, there’s not enough time to do sth. 14 赶不上 [趕--] gǎnbushàng (catch-not-up) unable to catch up with, there’s not enough time to do sth.: 计划~变化 can not keep up with the plan || ~约会 can not keep the appointment || ~火车 be unable to catch the train. '
197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
emerge in an endless stream 6 层出不穷 [層--窮] céngchūbúqióng (layer-appear-not-end) emerge in an endless stream: 新东西~. New things are created in an endless stream. || 新技术~. New technologies are always being created. '
198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
take preventive measures 5 防患于未然 [--於--] fánghuànwèirán (prevent-hazard-at-not-formed) take preventive measures: 平时要多洗手以~. One should regularly wash their hands as a preventive measure. '
198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
so as not to, so as to avoid 15 免得 [-] miǎnde (avoid-suffix) so as not to, so as to avoid: ~闹笑话 avoid making a fool of oneself || ~着急 avoid being worried || ~不愉快 avoid being unhappy '
204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
kill all, wipe out 5 斩尽杀绝 [斬盡殺絕] zhǎnjìn shājué (decapitate-all-kill-extinct) kill all, wipe out: 尽管我们公司非常强大, 但是没有强大到能把所有的对 手~的程度, 所以还是要注意一下公众形象. Although our company is very powerful, it is not so powerful as to be able to wipe out all competitors, therefore we still need to pay some attention to our company’s public image. '
204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
钱~ insufficient funds. || ~好 not good enough. || 准备~ inadequately prepared 49 不够 [-夠] búgòu (not-enough) insufficient, not enough: 钱~ insufficient funds. || ~好 not good enough. || 准备~ inadequately prepared '
204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
lack, be short of 51 缺少 [-] quēshǎo (lack-short of) lack, be short of: 不可~ cannot lack || ~朋友 lack friends || ~经验lack experience '
204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
have not been cooked or heated long enough 52 欠火候 [-] qiànhuǒhòu (short of-heat control maturity) have not been cooked or heated long enough: 这部作品还~. These pieces of art have not been heated long enough. || 他的中文还~. His Chinese still needs more practice. '
204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
little gruel but many monks (not enough to go round) 53 僧多粥少 [-] sēngduō zhōushǎo (monk-many-porridge-less) little gruel but many monks (not enough to go round): 美国大学的教职~, 因此 博士生毕业在大学很难找到工作. There are too many professors and few vacancies in American universities, so it is hard for Ph.D. students to get a job at a university. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
not be beyond the scope of 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. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
absolutely not 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. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
whether or not, whether 13 是否 [-] shìfǒu (to be-not) whether or not, whether: 你~依然爱她? Do you still love her? '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
whether or not 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. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
may after all be accepted as, can be regarded as 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. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
that which was said 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. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
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. 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. '
205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
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. 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. '
206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
be decided by 11 取决于 [-決於] qǔjuéyú (decide-by) be decided by: 孩子的幸福并不~家 庭的贫富. Achild’s happiness is not decided by how wealthy or poor a family is. '
206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
whereabouts, assured source 14 着落 [著落] zhúoluò (touch-fall) whereabouts, assured source: 工作 还没~. Work does not have a settled place. || 费用没~. The payment has not yet been settled. || 厂房还没~. The factory building still does not have a confirmed location. '
206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
really be 20 实属 [實屬] shíshǔ (really-belong to) really be: ~不易 not be easy at all. || ~不该 should really not do || ~荒唐 be completely absurd '
207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
not have, be without 17 没有 [-] méiyǒu (not-have) not have, be without: ~车 to not have a car || ~钱 to not have money || ~理由 to not have a reason 589 '
207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
not have, there is not 18 无 [無] wú (not have) not have, there is not: ~意义 no meaning || ~理由 no reason || ~条件 no condition '
207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
none, nothing 19 毫无 [-無] háowú (at all-not) none, nothing: ~意义 absolutely no meaning || ~兴趣 absolutely no interest || ~动静 absolutely no movement '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
equal to 16 等于 [-於] děngyú (equal-to) equal to: 风速~每秒25米 The wind speed is equal to 25 meters per second || 一句不能~两句. A sentence is not equal to two sentences. || 二加二~五. Two plus two makes five. (from 1984) '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
reciprocal, equal 20 对等 [對-] duìděng (reciprocal-equal) reciprocal, equal: 美国英语的 一些用法在英国英语中没有~的词. Some words used in American English do not have an equivalent in British English. '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
equally matched, almost on par 23 不相上下 [-] bùxiāngshàngxià (not-each other-superiority-inferiority) equally matched, almost on par: 能力~ of about the same ability, equally able || 水平~ nearly identical in quality (level) '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
意 思~ the meaning is about the same || 大小~ the size is about the same || ~写 了两个小时 wrote for about two hours 27 差不多 [-] chàbùduō (difference-not-much) about the same: 意 思~ the meaning is about the same || 大小~ the size is about the same || ~写 了两个小时 wrote for about two hours '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
almost the same 29 相差无几 [--無幾] xiāngchàwújǐ (each other-difference-not-few) almost the same: 价钱~. The prices are almost the same. '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
about right 30 八九不离十 [---離-] bājiǔbùlíshí (8–9-not-far from-10) about right: 猜个~ make a very close guess || 一个人的本质常常跟你看到他的第 一印象~. A person’s nature can be very close to their first impression. '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
be in compliance, like 39 如 [-] rú (follow, like) be in compliance, like: 四季~春 (warm and pleasant) like spring all the year round || 骄阳~火. The blazing sun is like fire. || 并 非~此 not like that '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
not as good as 44 不如 [-] bùrú (not-as good as) not as good as: 姐姐~妹妹. The little sister is not as good as the older sister. || 一次~一次. This time is not as good as another time. || 说得好~做得好. Saying you will do well doesn’t mean you will do well. '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
not alike, different 45 不同 [-] bùtóng (not-alike) not alike, different: ~的地方 different places || 时间~ different times || 男人~于女人. Men are not like women. '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
unable to catch up with 49 赶不上 [趕--] gǎnbúshàng (catch up with-not-able) unable to catch up with: 我总是~她. I can’t catch up with her. || 计划~变化. Plans always fall behind changes. || ~潮流 can’t catch up with the trend, outdated '
208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
more than, not limited to 54 不止 [-] bùzhǐ (nut-limited) more than, not limited to: ~一次 more than once || 大笑~ can’t stop laughing || 学校~同意他出国留学, 还给了他 很多资助. The school not only approved his studying abroad but also sponsored him. '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
join in marriage, match 1 配 [-] pèi (match) join in marriage, match: 绿叶~红花. The green leaf matches the red flower. || 一个茶壶~四个杯子. A tea pot matches four cups. || 不~当老师 not fit to be a teacher '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
well-matched, be a good match 2 相配 [-] xiāngpèi (each other-match) well-matched, be a good match: 两 两~ well matched pair || 他认为妻子与自己不~. He thought his wife was not matched to him. || 他们俩很~. They are well-matched. '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
mate, marry 4 匹配 [-] pǐpèi (company-match) mate, marry: 合理~ a rational match || ~不当 not well matched || 血型~ blood type matching '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
well matched in social and economic status (for marriage) 8 门当户对 [門當戶對] méndān ghùduì (gate-equal-household-matched) well matched in social and economic status (for marriage): 结婚~很 重要. In marriage, it is important that a couple is well-matched in social and economic status. || 他俩门不当户不对. They are not well-matched in social and economic status. '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
one’s liking, suitable 14 对劲儿 [對勁兒] duìjìnr (match-gusto) one’s liking, suitable: 这支笔 写起字来不~. The way this pen writes is not to my liking. || 他俩一向很~. Those two have been very suitable all along. '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
satisfy the need, fill a need 16 对路 [對-] duìlù (match-way) satisfy the need, fill a need: 方法不~. This approach does not satisfy the need. || 产品~. This product does fill a need. '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
complete a set, form a complete set or system 27 配套 [-] pèitào (match-set) complete a set, form a complete set or system: 窗帘和家具不~. The curtains do not match the furniture. || ~措施 supporting measure || 我们为顾客提供免费~服务. We provide customers free support services. '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
incompatible with 34 格格不入 [-] gégébúrù (hinder-reduplication-not-conform) incompatible with: 跟时代~ incompatible with the times '
209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
look after, take care of, coordinate, correlate 38 照应 [-應] zhàoyìng (compare-echo) look after, take care of, coordinate, correlate: ~老人 look after the elderly || 互相~ take after one another || 文章 前后要~. A composition should be well-organized and coherent. '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
(or prices, rates etc) 7 居高不下 [-] jūgāobúxià (stay-high-not-drop) (or prices, rates etc) to remain high (of prices, rates): 房价~. Housing prices have been consistently high. || 血压~ blood pressure has been consistently high '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be everywhere 32 无处不在 [無處--] wúchùbúzài (no-place-not-have) be everywhere: 声音~ the voice was everywhere || 危险~ danger was everywhere '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
get in by every opening, seize every opportunity 33 无孔不入 [無---] wúkǒngbúrù (no-hole-not-enter) get in by every opening, seize every opportunity: 细菌~. Germs are everywhere || ~ 的宣传 '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be closely linked 44 息息相关 [---關] xīxīxiāngguān (breath-breath-mutual-involve) be closely linked: 个人与社会~ be closely linked to people and society || 彼此~ be closely linked to one another '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
have nothing to do with 48 无关 [無關] wúguān (not-involved) have nothing to do with: 与人~ have nothing to do with someone || 同他 ~ have nothing to do with him || 完 全 ~ have completely nothing to do with '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
irrelevant, have nothing to do with 49 不相干 [-] bùxiānggān (not-mutual-relevant) irrelevant, have nothing to do with: 跟工作~ be irrelevant to one’s work || 毫 ~ completely irrelevant 603 '
210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
have nothing to do with each other 50 风马牛不相及 [風馬----] fēngmǎniú bù xiāng jí (wind/free-horse-cow-notmutually-touch) have nothing to do with each other: 两人的专业~ for two people’s industries to have nothing to do with one another '
212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
be only concerned with one’s own interest 9 利己 [-] lìjǐ (benefit-oneself) be only concerned with one’s own interest: 毫不~ not the least self-interested || ~主义 egoism '
212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
受~ be wounded || ~身 体 wound one’s body || 重/轻~ serious/not serious wound 11 伤 [傷] shāng (wound, injure) wound, injury: 受~ be wounded || ~身 体 wound one’s body || 重/轻~ serious/not serious wound '
212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
do harm to, damage, impair 15 损害 [損-] sǔnhài (damage-harm) do harm to, damage, impair: ~两国 关系 impair bilateral relations || ~视力be bad for one’s eyes || ~他人的名誉 impair another’s reputation '
212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
unfavorable 23 不利 [-] búlì (not-favorable) unfavorable: 对我们~ not benefit us || ~的影响 unfavorable influence || ~的条件 unfavorable conditions '
212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
not be beneficial to 24 不利于 [--於] búlìyú (no-benefit-to) not be beneficial to: ~管理 be unfavorable to management || ~发展 not benefit development || ~团结 not benefit unity '
213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
neither too big nor too small 22 不大不小 [-] búdà búxiǎo (not-big-not-small) neither too big nor too small: ~的玩笑 a joke that is not big or large || ~的问题 an issue that’s not big or small || 房子~ a house that’s not big or small '
213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
pocket-size 32 袖珍 [-] xiùzhēn (sleeve-treasure) pocket-size: ~手电筒 a pocketsized flashlight || ~录音机 a pocket-size recorder || ~笔记本 a pocket-sized notebook '
213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
very little, next to nothing 33 微乎其微 [-] wēihūqíwēi (little-particle-very-little) very little, next to nothing: 作用~ little use || ~的费用 little expense || 变化~ little change '
215 Deep, thick 深, 厚 (shēn, hòu)
unfathomable, bottomless 2 深不可测 [---測] shēn búkě cè (deep-not-able to-measure) unfathomable, bottomless: ~的内心an unfathomable heart || ~的大海 the ocean with unfathomable depths '
217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
slanting, tilted 8 歪 [-] wāi (not straight, wry) slanting, tilted: ~着头 tilt their heads || 身 正不怕影子~. A straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe. '
218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
uneven 8 凹凸不平 [-] āotūbúpíng (concave-convex-not-flat) uneven: ~的路 uneven roads '
218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
uneven 9 高低不平 [-] gāodībúpíng (high-low-not-flat) uneven: ~的山路 uneven mountain roads '
222 Hard, soft, heavy, light, sharp, dull 硬, 软, 重, 轻, 尖锐, 钝 (yìng, ruǎn,
sharp 25 快 [-] kuài (fast, sharp) sharp: 这把刀不~ the knife is not very sharp || ~刀 a sharp knife '
224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
quite a few/a little 18 不少 [-] búshǎo (not-less) quite a few/a little: ~人 quite a few people || ~书 quite a few books || ~东西 quite a little stuff '
224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
a little 22 一点儿 [-點兒] yīdiǎnr (a-bit) a little: 差~ almost || 多~ a little more || ~不累 not tired at all '
224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
the slightest amount or degree, a bit 23 丝毫 [絲-] sīháo (1/100,000 Chinese foot-1/10,000 Chinese foot) the slightest amount or degree, a bit: ~没想到 never realize || ~不累 not tired at all/never tired '
224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
not occur even in a hundred years, once in a blue moon 41 百年不遇 [-] bǎiniánbúyù (100-year-not-encounter) not occur even in a hundred years, once in a blue moon: ~的台风 a typhoon that did not occur even in a hundred years || ~的大旱 the worst drought in a century 639 '
227 Tight, thick, dense, cooked 密, 紧, 稠, 熟 (jǐn, mì, chóu, shú)
underdone, halfcooked 17 半生不熟 [-] bànshēngbúshú (half-raw-not-cooked) underdone, halfcooked: ~的牛排 a half-cooked steak || ~的朋友 friends who are not too familiar '
228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
androgynous 8 不男不女 [-] bù’nánbùnǚ (not-man-not-woman) androgynous: 不男 不女 [----] bù’nán bùnǚ (not-man-not-woman) neither a male nor a female, indeterminate: 打扮得~ dress neither like a woman nor a man || 这个 人看起来~的。This person looks neither like a woman nor a man. '
228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
Yin, negative 9 阴 [陰] yīn (yin, dark, nagative) Yin, negative: 女为~, 男为阳 female is Yin, male is Yang || ~极 the negative pole || ~一套, 阳一套 act one way in public and another in private, be engaged in double-dealing '
231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
only a while, in a moment 25 不一会儿 [--會兒] bùyīhuìr (not really-a-moment) only a while, in a moment: ~工夫 after only a while || 刚走~ leave just a moment '
232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
bang for the buck 5 货真价实 [貨-價實] huòzhēnjiàshí (goods-real-price-honest) bang for the buck: 淘宝上的很多东西都不是~的. A lot of goods from Taobao are not genuine goods at fair prices. '
232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
pass 18 及格 [-] jígé (reach-standard) pass: 及不了格 be not able to pass the exam || 考试~ pass the exam || ~分数 the passing grade 657 '
232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
good, nice 35 不错 [-錯] búcuò (not-bad) good, nice: 成绩~ good grades || 干得 ~ well done, good job, nice work || ~的电影 good movie '
233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
be perfect in every way, leave nothing to be desired 4 十全十美 [-] shíquánshíměi (completely-complete-completely-wonderful) be perfect in every way, leave nothing to be desired: 把工作做得~ finish the job perfectly || 天底下没有~的事. Nothing is perfect in every way. '
233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
bad, undesirable 21 不良 [-] búliáng (not-good) bad, undesirable: ~后果 bad consequence || ~行为 bad behavior || 消化~ indigestion '
233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
poor, bad 24 赖 [賴] lài (bad) poor, bad: ~脾气 a poor temper || ~年月 bad years || 这烟不~ this cigarette is not bad '
233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
wonderful, good 31 妙 [-] miào (ingenious) wonderful, good: 情况不 ~. The situation is not good. || ~主意 an excellent idea '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
right 1 对 [對] duì (answer, correct) right: 说得~ have spoken correctly || 做~了did right || 不 ~ not right '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
right 5 没错 [-錯] méicuò (not-wrong) right: 都 ~ all is right || 回答~ answer correctly || 路~. The way is right. '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
reliable 7 可靠 [-] kěkào (can-rely) reliable: ~消息reliable information || 这个 人不 ~ this person is not reliable || 政治上~ politically reliable '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
steady, firm, stable 13 稳 [穩] wěn (stable) steady, firm, stable: 等车停~了再下车. Do not get out of the car before it comes to a complete stop. || 坐~. Sit tight. || 把桌 子放~. Make the table steady. '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
safe 14 保险 [-險] bǎoxiǎn (to guard-danger) safe: 坐飞机不~. Taking a flight is not very safe. || 网上买东西很~. It is very safe to go shopping online. || ~公 司 insurance company '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
incorrect, wrong 22 不对 [-對] búduì (not-correct) incorrect, wrong: 数字 ~ wrong number || 观点~ incorrect opinion || 这种说法是~的that’s a false statement. '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
improper, inappropriate 23 不当 [-當] bùdàng (not-proper) improper, inappropriate: 方法~ inappropriate way || 处理~ not be handled properly || 用人~ not choose the right person for the job '
234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
not suitable, inadvisable, inappropriate 24 不宜 [-] búyí (not-suitable) not suitable, inadvisable, inappropriate: 儿 童~ not suitable for children || 父母对孩子~要求过高. Parents shouldn’t ask too much of a child. || ~居住unlivable '
235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
convenient 10 方便 [-] fāngbiàn (compare-convenient) convenient: 用起来很~ be easy to use || 这儿交通 ~ Transportation is convenient here. ||农村人口少, 生活不太~ The population in rural is scarce, and life is not so convenient. '
235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
带来~ cause the inconvenience to someone || 行动~ have difficulty getting about || 交通~ have poor transport facilities 15 不便 [-] búbiàn (not-convenient) inconvenient: 带来~ cause the inconvenience to someone || 行动~ have difficulty getting about || 交通~ have poor transport facilities '
235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
~跑一趟make a journey for nothing || ~高兴一场have our happiness dashed to pieces 19 空 [-] kōng (empty) for nothing, in vain: ~跑一趟make a journey for nothing || ~高兴一场have our happiness dashed to pieces '
237 Detailed, fictional 详细, 虚拟 (xiángxì, xūnǐ)
abstract 11 抽象 [-] chōuxiàng (abstract-image) abstract: ~理论 abstract theories || ~知识abstract knowledge || 哲学家的话太~, 不容易懂. The philosopher’s words are not easy to abstract. '
238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
wonderful 21 妙不可言 [-] miàobúkěyán (wonderful-not-able to-express) wonderful: ~的书 a wonderful book || 坐一下过山车吧, 那种感觉简直~!Take a rollercoaster. It’s a wonderful feeling! '
238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
(of writing) not smooth, blunt, stiff 33 生硬 [-] shēngyìng (mechanical-stiff) (of writing) not smooth, blunt, stiff: 他说话不柔和 (róuhé), 语调很~. He spoke in a rather blunt voice. || ~ 地拒绝 (jùjué) bluntly reject of others || 态度 ~ be stiff in manner '
238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
dull, monotonous, drab 34 单调 [單調] dāndiào (simple-melody) dull, monotonous, drab: 生活~ the life is dull || 色彩~ dull coloring || 节目~ dull program '
238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
stereotyped, following the same pattern 42 千篇一律 [-] qiānpiān-yīlǜ (1, 000-article-same-tone) stereotyped, following the same pattern: ~的内容stereotyped contents ||一些人认为中 国《人民日报》上的文章几乎~. Some people think the articles on the People’s Daily in China are monotonous. '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
difficult 1 难 [難] nán (difficult) difficult: ~学It is difficult to learn || ~办It is hard to deal with || 骑自行车不~. It is not very hard to ride a bike. '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
not easy, difficult 2 不易 [-] búyì (not easy) not easy, difficult: 学会围棋 (wéiqí) 很容 易, 但是要学好很~. It is easy to learn how to play the game of Go, but it is difficult to learn it very well. || 相爱容易, 相处~. It’s easy to fall in love with each other. But it’s not easy to get along with each other. || ~理解. It is difficult to understand. '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
not at all easy, very difficult 3 好 (不) 容易 [-] hǎo (bù) róng yì (very-not-easy) not at all easy, very difficult: 孩子~才安静下来. The kids had a hard time calming down || ~才找到一个工作. It was very difficult to find a job. || 事情终于做完了, ~啊!Finally, it was done! 677 '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
difficult, knotty 5 疑难 [-難] yí’nán (doubt-difficulty) difficult, knotty: ~问题 knotty problem || ~疾病 (jíbìng difficult and complicated illness || ~案件 (ànjiàn) difficult and complicated cases '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
not easily come by, hard-earned 7 来之不易 [來---] láizhībúyì (achieve-it-not-easy) not easily come by, hard-earned: ~的胜利 (shènglì) hard-won victory || 老年人常说, 现在的 幸福生活~. Old people often say that our current happy life was hard-earned. '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
be difficult, by no means easy, not easy as you thought it to be 9 谈何容易 [談---] tánhéróngyì (talking-by no means-easy) be difficult, by no means easy, not easy as you thought it to be: 他没读大学, 想当 医生~. He didn’t go to college, so it was very difficult for him to be a doctor. || 一个星期完成这项任务~!It is not easy to finish the task in a week! '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
easy 22 容易 [-] róng’yì (unhurried-easy) easy: ~接受easy to accept || ~理解 (lǐjiě) easy to understand || 学好日语并不~. It is not easy to learn Japanese very well. '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
easy to understand 37 好懂[-] hǎodǒng (easy-understand) easy to understand: 南京话~. Nanjing dialects is easy to understand. || 经济学不~. Economics is not easy to understand. '
239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
clear and coherent, smooth 43 通顺 [-順] tōngshùn (smooth-coherent) (of writing) clear and coherent, smooth: 这个句子不~. This sentence doesn’t read smoothly || 逻辑 (luóji) ~. The logic is not clear and coherent. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
trifle 25 区区 [區區] qūqū (trivial) trifle: ~五毛钱a trifling 50 cents || ~小事, 何足挂齿. Such a trifle is not worth mentioning. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
not make much of, it doesn’t matter 26 无所谓 [無-謂] wúsuǒwèi (no-so-called) not make much of, it doesn’t matter: ~的态度uncaring attitude || ~真假. It makes no difference whether it’s true or false. || 去不去~. It makes no difference whether you go or not. || 你怎么做都行, 我~. I don’t care what you do. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
it doesn’t matter 27 不要紧 [--緊] bú yào jǐn (not-matter) it doesn’t matter: 他的病~. His illness does not matter. || ~, 我会把事情处理好的. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
It doesn’t matter 28 没关系 [-關係] méi guānxi (no-significance) It doesn’t matter: 一个人 的外表跟他的能力~. A person’s look has nothing to do with his abilities. || ~, 这次没成功, 下次一定会成功. It doesn’t matter. It won’t work this time. It will be successful next time. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
nothing 29 没什么 [--麽] méi shénme (no-importance) nothing: ~特别nothing special || ~可怕. There is nothing to fear. || ~了不起. It is no big deal. || 我~可 说的. I have nothing to say. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
not essential 30 可有可无 [---無] kěyǒu-kěwú (may-have-may-not have) not essential: 广播 (guǎngbō) 现在已经成为~的东西了. The radio is now a dispensable item. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
too trivial to mention, insignificant 31 微不足道 [-] wēibùzúdào (trivial-not-worth-say) too trivial to mention, insignificant: ~的人物insignificant figure || 这点儿损失 (sǔnshī) 对他 来说~. The loss was negligible to him. 683 '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
if little importance, insignificant 32 无足轻重 [無-輕-] wúzúqīngzhòng (not-worth-significance) if little importance, insignificant: ~的事情small things || 有一些人抗议 (kàngyì) 对 总统的声誉 (shēngyù) 来说~. Those protesters are of no importance to the president’s reputation. '
240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
insignificant, of little account 33 无关大局 [無關--] wúguāndàjú (not-affect-overall-situation) insignificant, of little account: ~的小事It is not about the big picture. || 尽管发生 了一件意外的事, 但是已经~了. In spite of an accident, it has nothing to do with the big picture. '
241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
cannot do without, be unavoidable 2 少不了 [-] shǎobuliǎo (lack-not-able) cannot do without, be unavoidable: 我今天又没完成任务, 明天~挨老板的骂. I didn’t finish the work today. So, I will be unavoidably scolded by my boss tomorrow. || 这次比 赛~你. We can’t do without you for this match. || ~哭鼻子be unavoidable to cry a lot '
241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
indispensable, essential 3 必不可少 [-] bìbukěshǎo (must-not-can-lack) indispensable, essential: ~的内容necessary contents || ~的条件essential conditions '
241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
extremely 21 不得了 [-] bùdéliǎo (not-right) extremely: 高兴得~ extremely happy || 急得~ extremely anxious 685 '
242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
cannot withstand a single blow, collapse at the first blow 29 不堪一击 [---擊] bùkān-yījī (unable-withstand-single-blow) cannot withstand a single blow, collapse at the first blow: 谎言总是 ~的. Lies are always flimsy. || 对手~. The opponent is vulnerable. '
243 Honor and humiliation 光荣, 耻辱 (guāngróng, chǐrǔ)
have no sense of shame, shameless 9 不要脸 [--臉] bú yào liǎn (not-concern-dignity) have no sense of shame, shameless: 只有~的人才能做出~的事. Only those who have no sense of shame can do such shameful things. || 他太~了, 竟然和已婚女人谈恋爱. He’s so shameless that he’s dating a married woman. '
243 Honor and humiliation 光荣, 耻辱 (guāngróng, chǐrǔ)
not attract attention, not noticeable 19 不起眼 [-] bùqǐyǎn (not-catch-eye) not attract attention, not noticeable: 别看这人 ~, 人家可是一肚子学问. This guy seems to be insignificant. He is actually very knowledgeable. || 比尔·盖茨上大学的时候还很~. Bill Gates was still very common when he was at college. '
245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
set up on high not in touch with reality (idiom) 14 高高在上 [-] gāogāo zàishàng (high-reduplication-at-above) set up on high not in touch with reality (idiom): ~的样子 set up on high (manner) || ~的领 导 admin who is not in touch with reality || ~地看着大家 look down on others '
245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
unknown to the public 44 默默无闻 [--無聞] mòmò wúwén (silent-reduplication-not-known) unknown to the public: ~的运动员 an unknown athlete || ~地过日子 move along without attracting the public eye '
245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
~专业 less popular major || 爆 ~ produce an upset (esp. in sports), unexpected turn of events 45 冷门 [-門] lěngmén (cold-subject) not in demand, unexpected winner: ~专业 less popular major || 爆 ~ produce an upset (esp. in sports), unexpected turn of events '
246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
close, intimate 7 亲密 [親-] qīnmì (close-intimate) close, intimate: ~关系 close relationship || ~的朋友 close friend || ~相处 get along (with one another) '
246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
show consideration for 15 体贴[體貼] tǐtiē (considerate-close) show consideration for: ~父母 show consideration for one’s parents || 互相~ show consideration for one another '
246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
unfamiliar, unacquainted 25 生 [-] shēng (unfamiliar) unfamiliar, unacquainted: ~人 unfamiliar person || ~字 unfamiliar with a character || 我刚到这里, 对这里还很~. I’ve only just come here. I’m still not familiar with this area. 699 '
246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
discord 28 不和 [-] bùhé (not-coordinated) discord: 夫妻~ husband and wife are not harmonious || 关系~ inharmonious relationship || 与姐姐~ be inharmonious with one’s elder sister '
246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable 30 势不两立 [勢-兩-] shìbùliǎnglì (situation-not-both-exist) mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable: ~的敌人 completely incompatible enemy || 和他们~ be irreconcilable with them '
246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
in addition, besides 41 另外 [-] lìngwài (besides-addition) in addition, besides: ~两个人 besides those two people || ~一面 additional aspect || ~的意义 another meaning '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
obvious, evident 2 显然 [顯-] xiǎnrán (apparent-suffix) obvious, evident: ~不可能 obviously not possible || ~不对 obviously incorrect || ~很满意 obviously pleased '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
notable, marked 3 显著 [顯-] xiǎnzhù (apparent-remarkable) notable, marked: ~好转 notable difference, turning point (for the better) || ~的区别 notable difference || ~的效果 (xiàoguǒ) notable effect '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
sharp contrast, with black and white sharply contrasted 5 黑白分明 [-] hēibái fēnmíng (black-white-distinguished) sharp contrast, with black and white sharply contrasted: 斑马身上的条纹~. A zebra’s stripes are in clear contrast to one another. || ~的眼睛 a contrast in one’s eyes '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
noticeable, attracting attention 11 引人注目 [-] yǐnrénzhùmù (attract-people-focus-attention) noticeable, attracting attention: ~的颜色. The color really attracts one’s eyes. || ~的 发现 noticeable discovery '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
it goes without saying 16 不言而喻 [-] bùyán’éryù (not-speak-but-understood) it goes without saying: ~的结论 a summary that goes without saying || 其意义是~的. Its meaning goes without saying. '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
ambiguous, vague 17 含糊 [-] hánhu (contained-blurred) ambiguous, vague: 毫不~ not ambiguous at all. || 说得~ speak vaguely. || ~地回答 answer in a vague manner. '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
not to be divulged 28 不可告人 [-] bùkě gàorén (not-able to-tell-others) not to be divulged: ~的目的. The goal cannot be shared with others. || ~的事. This matter cannot be shared with others. '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
maintain one’s composure, stay calm 37 不动声色 [-動聲-] búdòng shēngsè (not-stir-voice-face) maintain one’s composure, stay calm: ~ 地听着 maintain one’s composure while listening || ~地回答 maintain one’s composure in answering '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
not say a word, not utter a sound 38 一声不响 [-聲-響] yīshēng bùxiǎng (one-sound-not-to ring) not say a word, not utter a sound: ~地喝了三杯酒 drink three glasses of alcohol without saying a word || ~地坐在窗前 sit by the window silently '
247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
illegal, unlawful 41 非法 [-] fēifǎ (not-legal) illegal, unlawful: ~出口 illegal export || ~买 卖 illegal buying and selling || ~合同 illegal contract '
249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
not on the permanent staff 11 编外 [編-] biānwài (establishment-outside) (of personnel) not on the permanent staff: ~人员temporary staff,employee not on the regular payroll || ~机构organization outside the authorized limit, extra organization '
250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
become sworn brothers or sisters 16 结义 [結義] jiéyì (to knot-brotherhood) become sworn brothers or sisters: 桃园三~ the sworn brotherhood of the three Shu Han heroes in the Peach Garden (i.e. of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei) || ~兄弟sworn brothers '
251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
cruel and unjust 23 不仁不义 [---義] bùrén bùyì (not-benevolent-not-just) cruel and unjust: ~的人 cruel and unjust person '
251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
stop at nothing to do evil 31 无恶不作 [無惡--] wú’è bùzuò (no-evil-won’t-do) stop at nothing to do evil: ~的魔鬼. A demon will stop at nothing to do evil. '
252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
sincere, cordial 8 真挚 [-摯] zhēnzhì (real-cordial) sincere, cordial: ~的友谊 (yǒuyì) sincere friendship || 感情 ~ sincere feelings || ~地相爱 to sincerely love one another '
252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
wholeheartedly 10 真心 [-] zhēnxīn (true-heart) wholeheartedly: ~相爱 wholeheartedly love one another || ~合作 wholeheartedly cooperate || ~愿意 (yuànyì) wholeheartedly be willing '
253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
性 格~ cowardly personality || 我无法忍受他这种~. I could not stomach his weakness. 717 20 懦弱 [-] nuòruò (timid-weak) cowardly, weak, weakness: 性 格~ cowardly personality || 我无法忍受他这种~. I could not stomach his weakness. 717 '
254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
to not stress the small stuff 13 不拘小节 [---節] bù jū xiǎo jié (not-restrained- (by) small-matter) to not stress the small stuff: 行为~ act in way that does not stress the small stuff || ~的性格 a personality that does not stress the small stuff '
254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
unbridled, wanton 26 放肆 [-] fàngsì (loose-indulge) unbridled, wanton: ~大笑 laugh in an unbridled way || 不敢~ not dare to be unbridled '
255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
not take to heart, try to look on the bright side of things 7 想得开 [--開] xiǎng de kāi (think-auxiliary-open) not take to heart, try to look on the bright side of things: 凡事都要~. It is better to always look on the bright side. '
255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
eagerly, enthusiastically 12 踊跃 [踴躍] yǒngyuè (jump-leap) eagerly, enthusiastically: ~参加这 个活动be eager to come to this activity || ~报名register enthusiastically || 大 家在会上~发言. People took the floor one after another. '
255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
take things too hard, take a matter to heart 15 想不开 (看不开) [--開] xiǎng bu kāi (view/think-not-open) take things too hard, take a matter to heart: 他因为失恋~, 最后得了忧郁症 (yōuyùzhèng). He struggled with the breakup with his lover and ended up with depression. '
256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous 3 一丝不苟 [-絲--] yīsī bùgǒu (a-bit-not-neglect) not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous: 对工作~. Be meticulous about your work. || ~的态度a meticulous attitude '
256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
serious, earnest 5 正经八百 [-經--] zhèngjīng bābǎi (orthodox-classic-eight-hundred) serious, earnest: 这是~的事. This is no joke. || ~的进口货authentic imports || 我没跟你开玩笑, 我是~地说呢. I am not joking with you. I am talking about this with you very seriously. '
256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
她说话很~. She is very polite. || 咱们是老朋友了, 不用太~. We are old friends. Let’s not stand on ceremony. 13 客气 [-氣] kèqi (guest-manner) polite, courteous: 她说话很~. She is very polite. || 咱们是老朋友了, 不用太~. We are old friends. Let’s not stand on ceremony. '
256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
careless 33 不慎 [-] búshèn (not-cautious) careless: ~摔倒accidentally falls || 言 语~ be careless in speaking || 本人~丢了钱包, 有拾到者请联系我, 必有重 谢. I have lost a wallet carelessly. The person who picked it up contacted me. This is a great deal of thanks to you. '
257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
impatient 10 不耐烦 [--煩] bú nàifán (not-patient) impatient: 等得~ wait for long time, so one’s impatience grows || ~地说said impatiently '
257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
haste brings no success, more haste, less speed 20 欲速则不达 [--則-達] yù sù zé bú dá (want-haste-however-not able toaccomplish) haste brings no success, more haste, less speed: 减肥 要慢慢来, ~. Take your time to lose weight. More haste, less speed. '
258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
unjust, unfair 9 不公 [-] bùgōng (not-fair) unjust, unfair: 分配 (fēnpèi) ~ unequal distribution || 命运 (mìngyùn) ~ starcrossed/unfair fate '
258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
favor one and be prejudiced against the other 13 厚此薄彼 [-] hòucǐ báobǐ (favor-this-prejudice-that) favor one and be prejudiced against the other: 对子女不能~. You should treat your daughters and sons equally. You cannot favor one over the other. '
258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
selfless, disinterested 14 无私 [無-] wúsī (not-selfish) selfless, disinterested: ~奉献 (fèngxiàn) selfless contribution || ~的精神selfless spirit || 给予~的帮助 selflessly provide help to others '
258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
self-sacrifice 18 自我牺牲 [--犧-] zìwǒ xīshēng (oneself-sacrifice) self-sacrifice: 做 出~ make a sacrifice (for others) || 勇于~ brave enough to make a sacrifice yourself || 不怕~ not afraid to sacrifice yourself '
259 Strict and tolerant 严, 宽 (yán, kuān)
unwilling to give up even a hair-very stingy 16 一毛不拔 [-] yīmáo bùbá (one-feather-not-pull) unwilling to give up even a hair-very stingy: 铁公鸡~ a iron rooster (from which no feathers can be plucked) – a tightwad || ~的人a very stingy person/ a tightwad 省 [-] shěng (save) save, omit, leave out: ~钱 save money || ~时间save time '
261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
be impervious to reason, unreasonable, obstinate 23 蛮不讲理 [蠻-講-] mán bù jiǎng lǐ (savage-not-listen to-reason) be impervious to reason, unreasonable, obstinate: 这个人只在这家餐厅工作了 一天, 但是~地让经理付他一个月的工资. The man worked for only one day at this restaurant, but unreasonably asked the manager to pay him a month salary. '
261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
not normal human nature 24 不近人情 [-] bùjìn rénqíng (not-close-human-reason) not normal human nature: 这家公司规定员工不能因为孩子生病而请假, 真是~!The company rules that employees can not ask for a leave when their children are sick, so it’s inhumane! || ~的管理 inhumane management '
261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
impervious to reason, unreasonable 25 不可理喻 [-] bùkě lǐyù (not-able to-with reason-understood) impervious to reason, unreasonable: ~的行为 unreasonable behavior || 他自己做 错了, 还怪别人, 简直~. He did himself wrong, but blamed others. That is really unreasonable. '
261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
be content with things as they ar 28 安于现状 [-於現狀] ān yú xiàn zhuàng (content-with-current-situation) be content with things as they ar: 这家手机公司在产品畅销以后 并没有~, 而是继续开发新产品. After the product hit the market, the mobile phone company was not content with the present situation but continued to develop new products. '
262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
unbearably vulgar 18 俗不可耐 [-] súbùkěnài (vulgar-not-able to-bear) unbearably vulgar: ~的行为 unbearable actions '
262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
turn against a friend, to fall out with sb and become hostile 31 翻脸不认人 [-臉-認-] fānliǎn bù rèn rén (turn-face-not-admit-people) turn against a friend, to fall out with sb and become hostile: 有利可图的 时候, 他立刻~. He turned his face away when he was profitable. '
263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
muddled, confused 25 糊涂 [-塗] hútu (paste-mud) muddled, confused: 装~ pretend not to know || ~话mush and molasses, drivel || 这位老人一时犯~, 让骗子 (piànzi) 骗走了三万块钱. The old man made a fool of himself and let the swindler take out $30,000. '
264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
shrewd, canny 7 世故 [-] shìgù (world-wise) shrewd, canny: 这个人相当~. This chap is a very smooth character. || 不懂~ not know the ways of the world || 老于~ worldly-wise, experienced, knowing 743 '
264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
show no understanding of the times, lack judgment 25 不识时务 [-識時務] búshí shíwù (not-comprehend-current-affair) show no understanding of the times, lack judgment: ~地提意见provide one’s opinions without understanding of the times '
265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation) 9 笨鸟先飞 [-鳥-飛] bènniǎo xiānfēi (clumsy-bird-first-fly) clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation): ~的办法 the way of clumsy birds || 他不聪明, 但是学习成绩 很好. 因为他知道~, 总是比别人花更多时间学习. He is not smart, but his grades are always good. Because he knows the slow need to start early and always spends more time studying than others. '
265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
It all depends on human effort 12 事在人为 [---爲] shìzàirénwéi (thing-in-people-do) It all depends on human effort: ~, 努力做下去就会成功. Nothing is impossible, and it all depends on human effort. '
265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
become a monk or nun late in life-switch to a job one was not trained for, change professions completely 31 半路出家 [-] bànlù chūjiā (half-way-became-monk) become a monk or nun late in life-switch to a job one was not trained for, change professions completely: ~当医生switched professions to a doctor || ~的程序员 mid-career IT programmer '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
capable, arrogant 3 牛 [-] niú (bull, super) capable, arrogant: ~ 人top dog || 你有什么可 ~的, 你只不过是个富二代. You have nothing worth bragging about. You are just a rich second generation. '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
brilliant, wise 5 高明 [-] gāomíng (super-wise) brilliant, wise: 想法~ brilliant ideas || 医术~ have superb medical skill || 这事儿恐怕 (kǒngpà) 我干不了, 你还是 另请~吧. I’m afraid I’m not equal to the job. You’d better find someone better qualified. '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
lead a vain and humdrum life, attempt nothing and accomplish nothing 18 碌碌无为 [--無爲] lùlù wúwéi (ordinarily-no-achievement) lead a vain and humdrum life, attempt nothing and accomplish nothing: ~地活 着living a vain life || 他一生~. He was an unsuccessful man. '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the Earth- have an exaggerated opinion of one’s abilities, ignorant, think one knows everything 24 不知天高地厚 [-] bù zhī tiāngāo dìhòu (not-know-heaven-high-Earth-deep) not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the Earth- have an exaggerated opinion of one’s abilities, ignorant, think one knows everything: 这个年轻人刚毕业, 还不知道~. This young man is fresh out of college but still wet behind the ears. || ~地吹牛a boast of ignorance '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent 29 不学无术 [-學無術] bùxué wúshù (not-study-no-skill) have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent: ~的人a person without learning, ignoramus '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
know nothing about (a subject), lack the slightest knowledge of, be utterly ignorant of 30 一窍不通 [-竅--] yīqiào bùtōng (one-hole-not-through) know nothing about (a subject), lack the slightest knowledge of, be utterly ignorant of: 对足球/数学~ know nothing about soccer/math '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
narrow and shallow 31 短浅 [-淺] duǎnqiǎn (short-shallow) narrow and shallow: 目光~ lack vision, short-sighted, cannot see the wood for the trees || 见识~ lack knowledge and experience, shallow, green '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
good-for-nothing, worthless 34 不成材[-] bùchéngcái (not-become-timber) good-for-nothing, worthless: 中国古代人相信, 孩子不打~. The ancient Chinese believed that disciplining their children by physical punishment made them successful in the future. '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
good-for-nothing, neverdo-well 35 不成器 [-] bùchéngqì (not-become-utensil) good-for-nothing, neverdo-well: ~的儿子the futile son || 玉不琢, ~. Jade cannot be made into anything without being cut and polished just as one cannot become useful without being educated. '
266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom), without any initiative or drive 37 无所作为 [無--爲] wúsuǒzuòwéi (no-what-do-achieve) attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom), without any initiative or drive: 一辈子~ sb. has/have never done anything '
267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
not peaceful 15 不太平 [-] bú tàipíng (not-most-safe) not peaceful: 世界/社会~ The world/the society is not peaceful. '
267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
turbulent, troublous 16 动荡不安 [動蕩--] dòngdàng bú’ān (turbulence-upheaval-not-peaceful) turbulent, troublous: ~的世界 a turbulent world || 股市~ a turbulent stock market '
267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
in precarious situation 28 朝不保夕 [-] zhāobùbǎoxī (morning-not able to-ensure-evening) in precarious situation: 推销员是~的工作. Being a salesman is a precarious job. || 你还去求他呢, 连他自己都~了. You’re begging him, but he is in a precarious situation as well. '
268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
depressing state 15 不景气 [--氣] bù jǐngqì (not-prosperous) depressing state: 经济~ economic recession || 生产~ production is slack || 生意~ business is slow '
269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
have nothing to rely upon 30 无依无靠 [無-無-] wúyī wúkào (no-rely-no-support) have nothing to rely upon: ~的孤儿a helpless orphan || 他刚到美国的时候, ~, 所以觉得 压力 (yālì) 很大. When he first came to the United States, he had nothing to rely on, so he felt stressed. '
269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
have nothing to do 45 无所事事 [無---] wúsuǒshìshì (no-what-do-thing) have nothing to do: ~的日子idle days || 她每天~, 不是上网就是去购物. She has nothing to do everyday, so she’s either surfing online or going shopping. '
271 Clean, dirty 洁, 污 (jié, wū)
spotless, not soiled by a speck of dust 8 一尘不染 [-塵--] yīchén bùrǎn (one-dust-not-to soil) spotless, not soiled by a speck of dust: ~的房间spotless rooms || 扫得~ clean it spotless || 家具~. The furniture is spotlessly clean. '
273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
comfortable, feel well 9 舒服 [-] shūfu (stretched-clothes) comfortable, feel well: 感到~ feel well || 心里不~ not feel good about this (feeling) || ~的衣服 comfortable clothes '
273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
a spectacle too horrible to endure, a tragic sight 16 惨不忍睹 [慘---] cǎnbùrěndǔ (miserable-not-endure-seen) a spectacle too horrible to endure, a tragic sight: ~的样子 a tragic sight/appearance || 车祸现场~. The site of the car accent was unbearable tragic. '
276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
a slight increase, Note 3 稍加 [-] shāojiā (slightly-impose) a slight increase, Note: this word requires disyllabic words as the object.: ~注意 pay a little more attention || ~变化 a slight increase || ~练习 practice a little more '
276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
not very, not often 5 不大 [-] búdà (not-very) not very, not often: ~喜欢 not like very much || ~热 not very hot || ~关心 not be too concerned || ~去公园 not go to the park very often '
276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
not very 6 不太 [-] bútài (not-too) not very: ~远 not very far || ~长 not very long || ~想他 not really miss him '
276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
not very, not particularly 9 不怎么 [--麽] bù zěnme (not-very) not very, not particularly: ~好 not very good || ~重要 not very important || ~象 not very similar '
277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
to a large extent 15 远远 [遠遠] yuǎnyuǎn (distant-reduplication) to a large extent: ~不够 far not enough || ~超过 far beyond || ~多于她 far more than her '
277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
only 17 光 [-] guāng (bare) only: ~靠父母 entirely rely on parents || 结婚的 车队~宝马就有六十六辆. In the wedding procession, there were 66 BMWs (not counting any other types of cars). '
277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
entirely 19 全然 [-] quánrán (whole-suffix) entirely: ~无关 completely unconnected || ~不知 to know nothing (about) || ~一样 completely different '
277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
fundamentally, absolutely 21 根本 [-] gēnběn (secondary root-primary root) fundamentally, absolutely: ~不可能 absolutely not || ~没有去 absolutely didn’t go || ~没想到 absolutely didn’t think of '
277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
again, once more 37 再 [-] zài (again) again, once more: 方法不对时间~多也没用. It will not work if the approach is wrong, no matter how much time you have. || 有你 的信任工作~累我也不抱怨. I will not complain about the amount of work as long as you have confidence in me. '
277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
extremely (used after an adjective and introduced by得) 38 不得了 [-] bùdéliǎo (not-right) extremely (used after an adjective and introduced by得): 急得~ be desperately urgent || 高兴得~ be extremely happy || ~了!市长被抓走了. It’s a disaster! The mayor has been taken. '
278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
only 1 光 [-] guāng (light, bare, only) only: ~房租就得三千块钱. The price of rent alone is $3,000. || ~想不做 completely do not want to. . . || ~喝酒不吃 菜 only drink beer and not eat food '
278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
only, all except 8 唯独 [-獨] wéidú (alone-single) only, all except: 他家别的没有~书 多. His home had nothing except for a single book. || 兄弟几个~他没上大学. All of his brothers went to college except for him. '
278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
not more than 10 只不过 [--過] zhǐbuguò (only-but) not more than: ~用了三年 only use for three years || ~几分钟 not need more than a few minutes || ~随便说 说. It’s nothing more than idle talk. '
278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
all without exception 21 无不 [無-] wúbù (none-not) all without exception: ~惊慌 (jīnghuāng) in complete panic || 听了这个故事, 在场的人~感动. After hearing this story, all people in attendance were moved. || ~同意 unanimously agree. '
278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
not-only 24 不光 [-] bùguāng (not-only) not-only: ~她, 别的孩子也喜欢画画. Not only her, other children also like to draw. || ~年轻人, 老年人也喜欢玩 手机. Not only young people, old people also like to use mobile devices. || ~小孩子, 大人也很好奇. Not only little children, old people were also curious. '
278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
not only (this one), not just . . . but also 25 不仅 [-僅] bùjǐn (not-just) not only (this one), not just . . . but also: ~我知道, 别人也知道. Not only do I know, but others know as well. || 她 学到的~是知识, 还有人生的经验. She has not only acquired knowledge through study, but also life experience. '
279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
other, separate 20 另 [-] lìng (to separate, separately, other) other, separate: ~买 buy an additional one || ~作打算 (dǎsuàn) think another way || ~想办法 think of another solution '
279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
in succession, following closely 41 相继 [-繼] xiāngjì (one another-succeed) in succession, following closely: ~产生 produce in succession || ~关门 close doors in succession || ~成立 establish one after another '
279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
one by one, one after another 42 一一 [-] yīyī (one-one) one by one, one after another: ~介绍 introduce one after another || ~列举 (lièjǔ) list off one by one || ~回答 answer one by one '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
generally speaking 1 一般来说 [--來說] yī bān lái shuō (generally-to-speak) generally speaking: ~年龄越小记忆力越好. Generally speaking, when one’s age is younger, one’s memory is better. || ~一天不能吃两次比萨饼. Generally speaking, one should not eat pizza twice in the same day. '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
perhaps, probably 11 也许 [-許] yěxǔ (also-perhaps) perhaps, probably: ~有用. Perhaps it is useful. || 他~病了. Perhaps he’s ill. || ~不贵. Perhaps it’s not expensive. '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
but not 14 并非 [-] bìng fēi (at all-not) but not: ~天生的 not natural || ~偶然 (ǒurán) not by accident, not random '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
not necessarily, maybe not 15 未必 [-] wèibì (not-necessarily) not necessarily, maybe not: ~合适 not necessarily a fit || ~愿意 not necessarily agree || ~有用 may not be of use '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
not necessarily 16 不见得 [-見-] bújiànde (not-see-certainty) not necessarily: ~小 not necessarily small || 中国人~都聪明. Chinese people are not necessarily all smart. || ~合适 not necessarily appropriate '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
not necessarily 17 不一定 [-] bù yīdìng (not-must) not necessarily: ~对 not necessarily correct || ~好 not necessarily good || ~喜欢 to not necessarily like18 说不定 [說--] shuōbudìng (say-no-certainty) unsure, not certain: ~是 真的 not certainly true || ~赶不上飞机 not sure if (we’ll) make the plane || ~会出事 not sure if there will be a problem '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
never considered 20 想不到 [-] xiǎngbudào (think-not-arrive) never considered: 万万~ absolutely never expected || ~的事 unexpected matters || 做梦也~. Even in my wildest dreams I didn’t think. '
280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
no doubt 29 毫无疑问 [-無-問] háowú yíwèn (at all-no-doubt) no doubt: ~这是 事实. No doubt this is true || ~是个玩笑 Not doubt this is a joke. '
281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
~不错 originally not bad || ~的样子 original form 5 原本 [-] yuánběn (origin-root) originally, original: ~不错 originally not bad || ~的样子 original form '
281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
have no intention (of doing sth.), not inclined to 19 无意 [無-] wúyì (no-intention) have no intention (of doing sth.), not inclined to: 我~为难你. I have no intention of making things difficult for you || ~地模仿 (mófǎng) imitate sth., sb. unintentionally || ~参加 have no intention of doing. '
281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
unconsciously 20 不知不觉 [---覺] bùzhī bùjué (not-know-not-feel) unconsciously: ~睡着了 unconsciously slept || ~走到了车站 unconsciously walked to the station || ~加快脚步 increased pace without thinking about it. '
282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
really, sure enough 4 果然 [-] guǒrán (really-this) really, sure enough: ~生气 angry as expected || ~不错 really not bad || ~严重 (yánzhòng) really serious '
282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
have no choice (or option) but to, cannot but, have to 10 不得不 [-] bùdébù (not-able-not) have no choice (or option) but to, cannot but, have to: ~去 have no choice but to go || ~休息 have to take a rest || ~说谎 (shuōhuǎng) have to lie '
282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
do not hesitate to, feel free to 20 尽管 [儘管] jǐn’guǎn (only-care) do not hesitate to, feel free to: ~放 心 do not hesitate to relax || 有什么问题~问. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. '
282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
clear cut, straightforward, directly, bluntly 27 干脆 [乾-] gāncuì (direct-straightforward) clear cut, straightforward, directly, bluntly: ~不说 just keep one’s mouth shut || 这家公司对你不好, 你~辞职 (cízhí)算了. This company is not nice to you. You can just quit your job. || ~不用去 clearly no need to go '
282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
had better 30 最好 [-] zuìhǎo (most-good) had better: ~不动. You’d better not move. || ~马上去. You better leave immediately. || ~别走. You’d better not go. '
282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
(of comments, falling objects, etc) numerous and confused, one after another 32 纷纷 [紛紛] fēnfēn (tangled-reduplication) (of comments, falling objects, etc) numerous and confused, one after another: ~发言 speak one after another || ~坐下 sit one after another || ~离开 leave one after another '
283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
successively, one after another 8 先后 [-後] xiānhòu (early-late) successively, one after another: ~离开 leave one after another || 孩子们~长大了. Children are growing up gradually. || ~找到工作find a job one after another '
283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
finally 21 最终 [-終] zuìzhōng (most-final) finally: ~他赢了. He won in the end. || ~没去 did not go in the end || 他~当选法国总统. He was elected French President in the end. '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
hasn’t yet 8 不曾 [-] bùcéng (not-once) hasn’t yet: ~入睡 not yet have slept || ~离 开 not have yet left || ~想到not yet have thought of '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
give it a go (used after a verb), once 22 一下儿 [--兒] yīxiàr (one-stroke) give it a go (used after a verb), once: ~就不见了 in a while someone will not be seen || ~就猜对了谜语 (míyǔ) guessed the answer to a riddle in the first try || 他的脸~就变红了. His face turned red immediately. '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
from beginning to end, all along 31 始终 [-終] shǐzhōng (beginning-final) from beginning to end, all along: ~没有答应 have not replied || ~不变 have not changed || 他~爱着初 恋情人. He loved his first love all his life. '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
continuously, in a row 35 连续 [連續] liánxù (consecutive-continuous) continuously, in a row: ~打了四个电话 make four calls in a row || ~五天没下雨了 not rain for five days in a row. || ~工作了八个小时 work eight hours continuously. '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
one after another, successively 36 陆续 [陸續] lùxù (land-continuous) one after another, successively: ~回家 return home one after another. || 这件事的影响 (yǐngxiǎng) ~出现. The impact of this issue has appeared in multiple forms. '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
still, still in progress 39 还 [還] hái (still) still, still in progress: 她~在想爸爸. She is still thinking about her father. || ~在吃饭 still eating. || ~没睡觉 still not sleeping. '
284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
still, remain 40 还是 [還-] háishi (still-be) still, remain: ~想回去 still would like to go back || ~不努力 still is not working hard || ~没来 has not come yet '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
(not) any more 8 再也 [-] zàiyě (again-no) (not) any more: ~没有了 not have any more || ~听不到了not hear again || ~忍不住 '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
frequently, usually 17 常常 [-] chángcháng (often-reduplication) frequently, usually: ~记不 住 frequently not remember || ~一起玩 frequently hang out together || ~喝啤 酒frequently drink together '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
often, frequently 20 往往 [-] wǎngwǎng (formerly-always) often, frequently: 最深刻的理 论~很简单. The deepest theories are often very simple. || ~不重视 often not emphasize. || ~很复杂 (fùzá) often very complicated '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
always 22 总 [總] zǒng (always) always: ~想着孩子 always think of children || ~不相信 always not trust || ~迟到 always be tardy '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
consistently 25 一直 [-] yīzhí (continuously-straight) consistently: ~不舒服 consistently not well || ~不满意 consistently not satisfied || ~唱下去 to always sing '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
unceasingly 28 不断 [-斷] bùduàn (not-cease) unceasingly: 物价~上涨. The price has unceasingly risen. || ~变化 constantly change || ~提高 constantly raise '
285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
without stopping 29 不停 [-] bútíng (not-stop) without stopping: ~地写 writing without stopping || ~地画 drawing without stopping || 电话响个~. The phone rang without stopping. '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
would rather, prefer 1 宁可 [寧-] nìngkě (rather-would) would rather, prefer: 他~不休假 (xiūjià) 也要把工作做完. He would rather give up his holidays than not finish his work. || ~早点儿出发也不要迟到. I’d rather leave a little bit earlier than to be late. || 这些人~在城市失业 (shīyè) 也不愿回乡下工作. These people would rather lose their jobs in the city than return to their hometowns to work. '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
absolutely 3 绝 [絕] jué (superb) absolutely: ~不愿意 absolutely not be willing || ~ 没有说过 absolutely not have said || ~不能 absolutely not allowed '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
absolutely 4 绝对 [絕對] juéduì (superbly-relative) absolutely: ~完美 (wánměi) absolutely beautiful || ~办不到 absolutely can not run to it || ~不可能 absolutely impossible '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
one must by all means 5 千万 [-萬] qiānwàn (1, 000–10, 000) one must by all means: ~记住. One must remember. || ~小心. One must be careful. || ~别干坏事. One must not do bad things. '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
absolutely 6 万万 [萬萬] wànwàn (10,000–10, 000) absolutely: ~没想到 absolutely not have thought about || ~动不得 be absolutely not allowed to remove '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
life or death, not matter what 7 死活 [-] sǐhuó (die-live) life or death, not matter what: ~不肯 refuse anyway || ~不同意 don’t agree anyway || ~不让我做这件事. No matter what, don’t let me do this. '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
stubbornly 10 偏 [-] piān (one-sided, leaning, stubbornly) stubbornly: 你不让我去 我~要去. If you don’t let me go, I want to go more. || 不让吃~吃 not allow to eat, just want to eat more '
286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
how couldn’t, wouldn’t it 13 岂不 [豈-] qǐbù (how-not) how couldn’t, wouldn’t it: 两个人做~麻 烦 (máfan)? When two people are involved, how couldn’t it be troublesome? || 这样~更好? Would this way be better? '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
it may not be a bad idea, no matter whether 2 也好 [-] yěhǎo (also-ok) it may not be a bad idea, no matter whether: 出去散散心~. Going out to drive away one’s worries may not be a bad thing. || 当面~背面~, 大家都喜欢叫他“老好人.” No matter whether it’s to his face and behind his back, everyone says he’s ‘a nice guy.’ || 工作~, 生活~, 都需 要认真对待. Whether it’s work or life affairs, they all must be taken care of appropriately.'
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
be willing to,would rather 4 情愿 [-願] qíngyuàn (heartedly-want) be willing to,would rather: 心里~ the heart is willing || 不~认输 not willing to admit defeat || 两相~ both sides are willing || 心甘~ be most willing to '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
how? what? anyhow 5 怎么 [-麽] zěnme (how-suffix) how? what? anyhow: 他~也不肯休息. Anyhow, he would not like to rest. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
needless to say 7 不用说 [--説] bú yòng shuō (not-need-say) needless to say: ~一千块, 就 是两千块他也付得起. Don’t mention 1000, he could even afford to pay 2,000. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
no wonder 9 怪不得 [-] guàibudé (blame-not-able) no wonder: ~他游得这么快, 原来他从小就开始练游泳. No wonder he swam so fast, he’s been practicing swimming from childhood. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
cannot go so far, most unlikely 11 不至于 [--於] bùzhìyú (not-arriving-at) cannot go so far, most unlikely: ~这么脏 It is not supposed to be so dirty || ~挨饿 (ái’è) be unlikely suffering from hunger || 虽然堵点儿车, 但是~用两个小时吧? Even though there is a little bit of traffic, it won’t necessarily take two hours. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
apt to happen (usually something unpleasant), frequently 12 动不动 [動-動] dòngbudòng (easily-not-easily) apt to happen (usually something unpleasant), frequently: ~发脾气 was apt to lose one’s temper || ~就请假 apt to ask for leave || 她~就说她爸爸认识某某领导. It is habitual for her to say that her father knows a certain administrator. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
in fact, in actuality, in reality 13 其实 [-實] qíshí (its-fact) in fact, in actuality, in reality: ~不难. In actuality, it’s not very hard. || 他~很笨. In actuality he’s really stupid. || ~不 对. Actually, that’s incorrect. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
unavoidably 17 不免 [-] bùmiǎn (not-avoidable) unavoidably: ~伤心 unavoidably hurt || ~担心 unavoidably nervous || ~好奇 unavoidably curious '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
cannot be avoided, unavoidably, inevitably 20 免不了 [-] miǎnbuliǎo (avoid-not-able) cannot be avoided, unavoidably, inevitably: ~紧张. Nervousness cannot be avoided. || ~失败. Defeat cannot be avoided. || ~担心. Worry cannot be avoided. '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
fortunately 22 幸亏 [-虧] xìngkuī (fortunately-luckily) fortunately: ~有朋友帮忙他 的公司才没倒闭(dǎobì). Fortunately, with the help of friends, his company did not fail. 811 '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
also, at all 25 也 [-] yě (even) also, at all: 一点儿~不错 not bad at all '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
Can it be that 26 莫非 [-] mòfēi (perhaps-not) Can it be that: ~这位年轻的姑娘是这儿 的领导? Can it be that this young girl is an administrator here? || ~她生病了? Can it be that she became ill? || ~他是坏人? Can it be that he’s a bad person? '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
Why? 28 干嘛 [幹嘛] gàn ma (do-what) Why? : 你~不去? Why are you not going? || 你~不说话? Why did you not speak? || 你~不穿衣服? Why are you not wearing clothes? '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
Why? 30 为什么 [爲-麽] wèishénme (for-what) Why? : 他~没来? Why is he not coming? || 草莓~这么贵? Why are strawberries so expensive? '
287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
whether or not 31 能否 [-] néngfǒu (able-not) whether or not: ~告诉我? Is it possible to tell me? || ~一起去? Is it possible to go together? ||一个人~成功关键 (guānjiàn) 在人际关系. The success of a person is dependent on his ability to build relationships. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
no, not 1 不 [-] bù (not, no) no, not: ~理想 (lǐxiǎng) not ideal || ~看 not see || ~红 not red '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
have not, not yet 2 未 [-] wèi (future, not yet) have not, not yet: 并~ not yet || ~成年 not yet an adult || 时机~成熟 (chéngshú). The time is not yet right. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
not to have, no 3 无 [無] wú (no, nothing) not to have, no: ~背景 (bèijǐng) no background || ~原则 no principles || 这个问题~解. This is an irresolvable problem. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
to not be, not 4 非 [-] fēi (opposite, not) to not be, not: ~去不可 must go there || ~正 式 not formal || ~重点大学 non-key university '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
never 5 从不 [從-] cóngbù (ever-not) never: ~喝牛奶 never drank milk || ~说 假话 never told a lie || ~生气 never get angry '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
never 7 从未 [從-] cóng wèi (ever-not yet) never: ~见面. I’ve never met. || ~ 想过 I’ve never thought of || ~请过假. I’ve never asked for vacation. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
not in the least, not at all 8 毫不 [-] háobù (least-not) not in the least, not at all: ~复杂 not in the least complicated || ~在意. I’ve never cared at all. || ~怀疑. I’ve never suspected. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
absolutely not 10 决非 [決-] jué fēi (for all the world-not) absolutely not: ~易事 absolutely not easy || ~偶然 absolutely not incidental || ~寻常 (xúncháng) absolutely not ordinary '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
in no way, not in the least 11 绝不 [絕-] juébù (absolutely-no) in no way, not in the least: 我说话~ 夸张 (kuāzhāng). My words are in no way exaggerated. || 他们的关系~正常. Their relationship is in no way normal. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
no more, no longer 12 不再 [-] búzài (not-again) no more, no longer: ~看 no longer see || ~ 反对 no longer oppose || ~吃肉 no longer eat meat '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
cannot, fail to 13 未能 [-] wèi néng (not-able) cannot, fail to: ~如愿 cannot have one’s wishes fulfilled || ~赶到 cannot immediately arrive || ~恢复 (huīfù) cannot restore oneself 813 '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
not 14 没 [沒] méi (disappear, none, not) not: ~买 have not purchased || ~睡 have not slept || ~听说 have not heard '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
not have 15 没有 [沒-] méiyǒu (not-have) not have: ~参加 have not participated || ~看到 have not seen || ~下班 have not gotten off work '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
and have not 16 并未 [-] bìngwèi (at all-not) and have not: ~消失 has not disappeared || ~改变 has not changed || ~实现 has not been fulfilled, realized '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
don’t 18 不要 [-] búyào (not-will) don’t: ~急 don’t panic || ~吵架! Don’t fight! || ~生气. Don’t be angry. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
not-use, don’t need 19 不用 [-] búyòng (not-use) not-use, don’t need: ~工作就有钱花. You don’t need to work, you have money to spend. || ~多说我都明白了. You don’t need to say anything, I understand. || 你~来了. You don’t need to come (here). '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
do not, there is none who 20 莫 [-] mò (dusk, not) do not, there is none who: ~管他人. Do not mind other people. || 闲人~入. No admittance except on business, off limits to all unauthorized personnel. '
288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
please don’t 21 请勿 [請-] qǐngwù (please-not) please don’t: ~打扰 (dǎrǎo) Please don’t disturb. || ~停车. Please don’t stop, park your car. || ~随地吐痰 (tǔtán). Please don’t spit on the ground. '
289 Prepositions, space and time 时空介词 (shíkōng jiècí)
from this 6 由此 [-] yóucǐ (from-this) from this: ~不难看出. It is not hard to see from this. || ~可见thus it can be seen || ~可以知道. It can be seen, in light of this. '
289 Prepositions, space and time 时空介词 (shíkōng jiècí)
when 10 当 [當] dāng (when) when: ~他上小学的时候就对物理 (wùlǐ) 非 常感兴趣. He was very interested in physics when he was in primary school. || ~你长大后才能明白这些道理. You cannot understand those truths until you grow up. 815 '
292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
with 5 与 [與] yǔ (give, with) with: ~她认识才两年have only known her for two years || ~他无关have nothing to do with him '
292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
pertaining to, concerning 15 关于 [關於] guānyú (concern-with) pertaining to, concerning: ~这 个问题他们已经商量了很久. We’ve already had long discussions related to this question. || ~新老板的情况大家都不知道. In regards of the new management situation, we all know nothing. || ~这本书读过的人不多. In regards to this book, few people have read it. '
294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
and also 9 而且 [-] érqiě (and-moreover) and also: 她不但画得好, ~唱得好. He not only draws well but also sings well. || 中国城的菜不但种类多, ~价格便宜. Not only are there many vegetables in Chinatown, but they are also inexpensive. '
294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
on the other hand, for another 12 另一方面 [-] lìng yī fāngmiàn (another-side) on the other hand, for another: 一方面我是你的经理, ~我也是你的朋友. One the one hand, I am your manager, and on the other hand, I am also you friend. || 在大城市生活, 一方面工作压力很大, ~, 环境污染也很严重. Living in a big city is very stressful on your work, and the environmental pollution is severe. '
294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
or, either . . . or. . . 13 或者 [-] huòzhě (other than-this) or, either . . . or. . . : 去~不去 go or not go || 失败~成功failure or success || 自己~别人yourself or others '
294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
on the contrary 17 相反 [-] xiāngfǎn (mutual-opposite) on the contrary: 不是我在帮助 她, ~, 是她在帮助我. It’s not that I was helping him, on the contrary, he was helping me '
295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
not only (. . . . . . but also. . . . . . ) 1 不但 [-] bùdàn (not-only) not only (. . . . . . but also. . . . . . ): 这里 的水果~种类多, 而且价格便宜. There are many kinds of fruit here, and the price is very cheap. || 她 ~写对了, 而且写得很漂亮. Not only did she write correctly, but she also wrote beautifully. || 今年夏天~热, 还很闷. This summer is not only hot but also stuffy. || 他~会做中国菜, 而且了解中国的饮 食文化. He not only cooks Chinese food but also understands Chinese food culture.'
295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
not only 2 不光 [-] bùguāng (not-barely) not only: ~好看还有用not only look nice but also be useful || 在中国~年轻人用微信, 老年人也用微信. Not only young people use WeChat, but older people also use Wechat. || 手机~能打电 话, 还能购物. Phones cannot only be used to make phone calls, but also to do shopping. '
295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
not only, not just 3 不仅 [-僅] bùjǐn (not-entirely) not only, not just: 工作~多, 而且难. The work is not only a lot, but it’s also difficult. || 这儿~热, 而且干. It is not only hot, but also dry. || 她~年轻, 而且漂亮. She is not only young, but also pretty. 825 '
295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
much less, let alone 4 何况 [-況] hékuàng (let alone-besides) much less, let alone: 这个 家具连小伙子都抬不动, ~老人呢. The furniture is too heavy even for a young fellow to lift, let alone an old man. || 别买了, 这些鞋太贵, ~也不好 看. Those shoes are expensive- besides, they’re not very pretty. || 我没租那 个公寓, 因为太小, ~租金也太高. I didn’t rent that apartment because it was too small, moreover the rent is too high.'
295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
what’s more 8 再说 [-説] zàishuō (more-speaking) what’s more: 时间太晚了, 现在 不去找他了, ~他也不一定在家. It too late. Don’t go looking for him now, and what’s more, he might not be at home now. '
296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
though, although, even if 1 虽然 [雖-] suīrán (although-this) though, although, even if: 他~睡得 少, 但是一点不困. Although he slept little, he was not tired at all. || ~他年纪 小, 但是很懂事. Although he is young, he is sensible. '
296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
even, even if 5 即使 [-] jíshǐ (even-if) even, even if: ~报酬 (bàochou) 很高, 大家 也不愿意干那份工作. Even if the pay is very high, people will not be willing to do that job. || ~今天记住了, 过两天又忘了. Even if you remember it today, you will forget it two days later. '
296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
since, as well as 8 既 [-] jì (since) since, as well as: 你~这么坚决要到中国工作, 我就 不劝你了. Since you are so determined to work in China, I will not advise you anymore. || 这种手机~不实用, 又不美观 (měiguān). This kind of mobile phone is neither useful nor attractive. '
296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
otherwise 10 要不然 [-] yàoburán (if-not-this) otherwise: 等打折的时候再买 苹果手机吧, ~太贵了. Buy an iPhone when it’s on sale, otherwise it’s too expensive. || 我起得太晚了, ~也不会上课迟到. I got up too late, but I won’t be late for class. || 我们明天去游泳吧, ~就去钓鱼. Let’s go swimming tomorrow, or we’ll go fishing. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
but, yet, still 1 但是 [-] dànshì (but-be) but, yet, still: 这个公园有点远, ~很值得 (zhídé) 去. The park is a little bit far away, but it’s worth it. || 虽然困难 (kùnnan) 很多, ~她一点也不怕. It was difficult, but he was not afraid at all. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
but, yet, still 2 但 [-] dàn (but) but, yet, still: 她睡得很晚, ~一点也不困. He slept late, but he was not sleepy at all. || 已经四月了, ~天气还有点儿冷. It’s April, but it’s still a little bit cold. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
but, however 3 不过 [-過] bùguò (not-exceeding) but, however: 樱桃 (yīngtáo) 很 好吃, ~有点贵. The cherries are delicious, but they are a little bit expensive. || 他去那儿了, ~没见到想见的人. He went there, but he didn’t see the person he wanted to see. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
except that, only, but 7 只是 [-] zhǐshì (only-be) except that, only, but: 他不累, ~有点困. He’s not tired, but just a little bit sleepy. || 他很爱这个女孩子, ~没有说出 来. He loved this girl very much, but he didn’t say it. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
but, yet, however 9 却 [卻] què (however) but, yet, however: 他工作不认真, ~对领导的 家庭私事极为关心. He is not serious about his work, but he takes great care of his leader’s family affairs. || 演出都准备好了, ~被取消了. The show was ready, but it was cancelled. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
unexpected, to one’s surprise 10 不料 [-] búliào (not-expected) unexpected, to one’s surprise: 他计 划三个月完成, ~一个月就完成了. He planned to finish the work in three months, but unexpectedly, it was done in a month. || 眼看她就赢了美国总 统大选, ~电视上爆出了她的丑闻, 结果她输了. She was about to win the U.S. presidential election, but unexpectedly her scandal broke on TV, and she lost the election.'
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
or else, otherwise, if not 11 不然 [-] bùrán (not-this) or else, otherwise, if not: 住手!~我报警 了!Stop it! Or I’ll call the police. || 你得提前一个小时到机场, ~会赶不上 飞机. You have to arrive at the airport one hour in advance, otherwise you’ll miss the flight. '
297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
on the contrary [indicating contrast, a turn in meaning, concession or modifying or toning down a preceding statement] 12 倒是 [-] dǎoshì (on the contrary-be) on the contrary [indicating contrast, a turn in meaning, concession or modifying or toning down a preceding statement] : 那个地方我~去过, 但是印象 (yìnxiàng) 不深. I’ve been there, but I’m not impressed with that place. || 他那些成绩好的大学同学 现在都是普通白领, ~成绩最差的那个同学现在是中国首富. His college classmates with good grades are ordinary white collar workers, but the worst academic performer is China’s richest man now. '
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
[used correlatively with才] only if, only when 3 除非 [-] chúfēi (except-otherwise) [used correlatively with才] only if, only when: 这件事谁都处理不了, ~请她来. Nobody can handle this thing unless he is invited. || 我的工资根本不够花, ~再打一份工. My salary is not enough, unless I have another job. '
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
except, [correlatively with还, 也, etc.] besides, in addition to, [correlatively with 就是] if not. . . (then. . .) 4 除了 [-] chúle (except-particle) except, [correlatively with还, 也, etc.] besides, in addition to, [correlatively with 就是] if not. . . (then. . .) : ~下 雨, 我每天都坚持 (jiānchí) 长跑. I practice long-distance running every day except on rainy days. || 动物园~节日每天都开门. The zoo is open every day except holidays. || ~高薪 (gāoxīn) 以外, 公司还为他提供汽车和在纽约的 住房. In addition to a high salary, the company offers him a car and an apartment in New York.'
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
would rather . . . than 5 与其 . . . . . . 不如 . . . . . . [與---] yǔqí . . . . . . bùrú . . . . . . (rather-than) would rather . . . than: ~说他是学者, ~说他是作家. He is a writer rather than a scholar. || ~说成功在于运气, ~说是努力. Success lies not so much in luck as in hard work. '
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
[often used correlatively with都or总] no matter (what, who, how etc.), whether . . . or. . ., regardless of 6 不论 [-論] búlùn (not-discuss, speaking) [often used correlatively with都or总] no matter (what, who, how etc.), whether . . . or. . ., regardless of: 中国人~走到哪里, 都爱问各种东西的价格. Chinese people love to ask prices of all kinds of things wherever they go. || ~我怎么问, 他都不说. No matter how I asked him, he said nothing. || ~贫穷还是富有, 我都永远爱你. Whether you are poor or rich, I will always love you.'
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
regardless of, no matter (what, who etc.) 9 不管 [-] bùguǎn (not-regard of) regardless of, no matter (what, who etc.): ~天气怎样, 他每天都去公园锻炼 (duànliàn). He goes to the park to exercise every day, no matter what the weather. || 他~做什么都非常认真. Whatever he does, he takes it very seriously. || ~男女老少, 都喜欢吃这种小 吃. Both men and women like to eat this snack. '
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
otherwise, if not, or else 13 否则 [-則] fǒuzé (not-then) otherwise, if not, or else: 快点儿走, ~ 要迟到了. go soon, otherwise you’ll be late. || 你应该赶紧买房, ~就涨价 (zhǎngjià) 了. You should buy a property soon, otherwise the price will go up. '
298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
if it were not for, but for 14 要不是 [-] yàobushì (if-not-be) if it were not for, but for: ~为了孩 子, 她早就跟丈夫离婚 (líhūn) 了. She would have divorced her husband if it was not for her children. || ~下雨, 我们早就去公园玩了. We would have gone to the park but for the rain. '
300 Conjunctions, causative 因果连词 (yīnguǒ liáncí)
年轻人~工作经验少, 所以不容易找到好工作. It’s not easy for young people to find good jobs because they have less work experience. || 他~睡得晚, 觉得头很疼. He got a headache because he was sleeping late. 1 因为 [-為] yīnwèi (because-for) because, as, because of, on account of, owing to: 年轻人~工作经验少, 所以不容易找到好工作. It’s not easy for young people to find good jobs because they have less work experience. || 他~睡得晚, 觉得头很疼. He got a headache because he was sleeping late. '
300 Conjunctions, causative 因果连词 (yīnguǒ liáncí)
to such an extent as to. . ., so . . . that. . . 10 以至于 [--於] yǐ zhì yú (so-as to) to such an extent as to. . ., so . . . that. . . : 我工作太忙了, ~好几个月没看过电影了. I was so busy working that I hadn’t seen the film for months. || 前任总统的支持率太低, ~没有参 加下届竞选 (jìngxuǎn). The former president’s approval ratings were so low that he did not run for the next election. '
301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
that is to say, in other words, namely 4 就是说 [--說] jiùshì shuō (that-is-to say) that is to say, in other words, namely: 他的名字不在最后一轮面试 (miànshì) 的名单上, ~, 他已经被淘 汰 (táotài) 了. His name is not on the final interview list, which means he has been eliminated. '
301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
this is to say, which means 5 这就是说 [這--說] zhè jiùshì shuō (this-is-to say) this is to say, which means: 成功需要勤奋和机遇 (jīyù), ~, 光勤奋是不够的. Getting success requires hard work and good opportunity, which means that only hard work is not enough. '
301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
as above, in summary 8 综上所述 [綜---] zōng shàng suǒ shù (comprehend-above-what-mentioned) as above, in summary: ~, 不应该在中国鼓励使用私家车. As we say above, private cars should not be encouraged in China. '
302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc. 3 得 [-] de (get, see below) used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc.: 来~很早come early || 写~很好very well written || 唱~不好not sing well || 说~大家都笑起来talk in such a way that everybody starts laughing '
302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
a nominal suffix denoting a person or people 6 *者 [-] zhě (this, suffix) a nominal suffix denoting a person or people: 读~ reader (of book, newspaper, etc.) || 作~ author, writer || 记~ journalist, reporter || 无故 (wúgù) 迟到 (chídào) ~ people who are late for no reason '
302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
[after a noun, pronoun, or verb to indicate similarity] seems as if, rather like 8 . . . . . . 似的 [-] shìde (particle) [after a noun, pronoun, or verb to indicate similarity] seems as if, rather like: 像乡巴佬 (xiāngbalǎo) ~ looks 839 like a country bumpkin || 没睡觉~ seems like not sleeping || 老朋友~ seems like old friends '