population 3 人口 [-] rénkǒu (man-mouth) population: 总~ gross population || ~多/少 a large/small population || 纽约~ population of New York '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
we (including the person spoken to) 15 咱们 [-們] zán men (we-suffix) we (including the person spoken to): ~国家 our country || ~自己 ourselves '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. '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
second place (in a sports contest), runner-up 13 亚军 [亞軍] yàjūn (second-general) second place (in a sports contest), runner-up: 获~ win runner up '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
third place (in a sports contest) 14 季军 [-軍] jìjūn (last-general) third place (in a sports contest): 夺得~ win third place '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
opponent, rival, competitor 6 对手 [對-] duìshǒu (opposing-man) opponent, rival, competitor: 打败~ beat the opponent || 竞争~ opponent in a competition '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
pope 29 教皇 [-] jiàohuáng (religion-king) pope: 罗马~ Roman Catholic pope '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
hippo 59 河马 [-馬] hémǎ (river-horse) hippo: 一只 ~ a hippo '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
tadpole 72 蝌蚪 [-] kēdǒu (tadpole) tadpole: 小~ small tadpole '013 Trees 树木 (shùmù)
poplar (tree) 7 杨树 [楊樹] yángshù (poplar-tree) poplar (tree): 一棵~ a poplar tree '015 Grains, cash crops 粮食, 经济作物 (liángshí, jīngjì zuòwù)
sweet potato 12 红薯 [紅-] hóngshǔ (red-yam) sweet potato: 烤~ roasted sweet potato '015 Grains, cash crops 粮食, 经济作物 (liángshí, jīngjì zuòwù)
potato 13 马铃薯 [馬鈴-] mǎlíngshǔ (horse-bell-yam) potato: 种~ plant potato '015 Grains, cash crops 粮食, 经济作物 (liángshí, jīngjì zuòwù)
potato 14 土豆 [-] tǔdòu (soil-bean) potato: 炒~ fried potatoes || ~片potato slices || ~丝shredded potato '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
joint, key point 61 关节 [關節] guānjié (join-joint) joint, key point: 手指~ finger joints || ~点 joints||~疼 joint pain '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
liver spots 69 老年斑 [-] lǎoniánbān (old-age-freckle) liver spots: 去除~ remove liver spots || 防治 (fángzhì) ~ prevent and cure liver spots '018 Plant parts 植物部分 (zhíwù bùfēn)
pollen 10 花粉 [-] huāfěn (flower-pollen) pollen: ~ 过敏 be allergic to pollen || 传 播~ carry pollen from flower to flower '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
powder 4 面儿 [麵兒] miànr (powder) powder: 辣椒 (làjiāo) ~ pepper powder || 胡椒 (hújiāo) ~ black pepper powder || 药~ medicinal powder 57 '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
dust, powder 5 末 [-] mò (powder) dust, powder: 茶叶~ tea dust || 粉~ dust, powder || 蒜 (suàn) ~ garlic powder '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
dot, spot, drop (of liquid) 6 点 [點] diǎn (dot) dot, spot, drop (of liquid): 黑~ blackspot || 雨 ~ raindrop || 污 (wū) ~ stain '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
shaft, pole 8 杆 [-] gān/gǎn (pole) shaft, pole: 笔~ penholder || 电线~ electric pole '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
north pole 35 北极 [-極] běijí (north-pole) north pole: ~星 the North Star || ~熊 polar bear '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
south pole 36 南极 [-極] nánjí (south-pole) south pole: ~光 reflection of the south pole || ~大陆 The Antarctic Continent || ~风 Arctic wind '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
pond 37 池塘 [-] chítáng (pool-pond) pond: 小~ a small pond || 大~ a big pond '025 Meteorology 气象 (qìxiàng)
downpour, heavy rain 17 瓢泼大雨 [-潑--] piáopōdàyǔ (gourd ladle-pour-heavy-rain) downpour, heavy rain: 午后下起了 ~. It rained cats and dogs in the afternoon. '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
polluted water, dirty water 45 污水 [-] wūshuǐ (polluted-water) polluted water, dirty water: 生活~ domestic sewage || 排出~ emit sewage || ~处理 waste management '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
vapor, water vapor 47 水蒸气 [--氣] shuǐzhēngqì (water-vapor) vapor, water vapor: ~也是一 种气体. Water vapor is also a gas. '028 Energy 能源 (néngyuán)
electric power, power 2 电力 [電-] diànlì (electricity-power) electric power, power: ~不足lack of electricity || 需要~ electricity is needed || 节省~ save electricity '028 Energy 能源 (néngyuán)
hydraulic power generation 3 水电 [-電] shuǐdiàn (hydraulic-power) hydraulic power generation: ~供 应water and electricity supply || ~系统 (xìtǒng) water and electricity systems || ~站hydropower station '028 Energy 能源 (néngyuán)
thermal power generation 4 火电 [-電] huǒdiàn (thermal-power) thermal power generation: ~系统 thermal power system || ~站hydropower station '028 Energy 能源 (néngyuán)
nuclear power 5 核电 [-電] hédiàn (nuclear-power) nuclear power: 发展~ develop nuclear power || ~技术nuclear technology || ~站nuclear power plant '028 Energy 能源 (néngyuán)
wind power 13 风能 [風-] fēngnéng (wind-power) wind power: ~产业wind energy industry || 以~为动力wind-powered, wind-driven '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
pottery and porcelain, ceramics 25 陶瓷 [-] táocí (pottery-ceramic) pottery and porcelain, ceramics: 彩色~ colored ceramics || 日用~ ceramics of everyday use || ~杯 ceramic cup '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
public transport vehicle, town bus 9 公交车 [--車] gōngjiāochē (public-transportation-car) public transport vehicle, town bus: 三十五路 ~ no.35 bus '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
sports car 24 跑车 [-車] pǎochē (run-car) sports car: 一辆~ one sports car || 红色的 ~ red sports car || 开 ~ drive sports car '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
weapon 2 武器 [-] wǔqì (military-hardware) weapon: 一个/件~ a weapon || 放下~ put down weapon || 新式~ new weapon '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
Conventional Weapons 3 常规武器 [-規--] chángguīwǔqì (conventional-weapon) Conventional Weapons: 削减 (xuējiǎn) ~ lighten weapon || 现代化~ modern weapon '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
nuclear weapons 4 核武器 [-] héwǔqì (nuclear-weapon) nuclear weapons: 新型 ~ new nuclear weapons || 制造 ~ manufacture nuclear weapons '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
weapon of mass destruction (WMD) 5 大规模杀伤性武器 [-規-殺傷---] dàguīmóshāshāngxìngwǔqì (large-scalekilling-weapon) weapon of mass destruction (WMD): 扩散 (kuòsàn) ~ defuse WMD || 销毁 (xiāohuǐ) ~ destroy WMD || 使用 ~ use WMD '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
biochemical weapon 6 生化武器 [-] shēnghuàwǔqì (biochemical-weapon) biochemical weapon: 研制 (yánzhì) ~ develop biochemical weapon || 反 ~ counter biochemical weapon '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
laser weapons 7 激光武器 [-] jīguāngwǔqì (laser-weapon) laser weapons: 新型 ~ new laser weapons || 发展~ development of laser weapons || 太空~ space laser weapons '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
poison gas bomb 25 毒气弹 [-氣彈] dúqìdàn (poisonous-gas-bomb) poison gas bomb: 一 颗/枚~ one gas bomb || 放 ~ fire gas bombs 83 '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
transport plane 41 运输机 [運輸機] yùnshūjī (transport-place) transport plane: 一架~ one transport plane || 水上~ amphibious transport plane || 军用~ military transport plane '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
airport 9 机场 [機場] jīchǎng (airplane-station) airport: 国际~ international airport || 去~ go to the airport || 一个新 ~ a new airport '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
port 25 港口 [-] gǎngkǒu (port-mouth) port: ~城市port city || 在~钓鱼 fishing at the port '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
pond 32 池子 [-] chízi (pool-suffix) pond: 两个~ two ponds || 水~ water pond || 洗澡/洗手~ bath tub/sink '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
kettle, pot 9 壶 [壺] hú (vase) kettle, pot: 茶~ teapot || 水~ kettle '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
pot 22 锅 [鍋] guō (pot) pot: 一口/个~ a pot || 铁~ iron pot || 炒菜~ wok '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
汤~ soup spoon || 饭 ~ food spoon || 一 ~汤one spoon soup 27 勺 [-] sháo (spoon) 041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
detergent, washing powder 36 洗衣粉 [-] xǐyīfěn (wash-clothes-powder) detergent, washing powder: 一袋~ a bag of washing powder '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
passport 27 护照 [護-] hùzhào (protect-license) passport: ~号码passport number || 办~ apply for a passport ||持中国~ hold a Chinese passport '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
ballpoint pen 35 圆珠笔 [圓-筆] yuánzhūbǐ (round-ball-pen) ballpoint pen: 一支~ a ballpoint pen || 红~ a red ballpoint pen || 蓝~ a blue ballpoint pen '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
coupon 46 优惠券 [優--] yōuhuìquàn (preferential-ticket) coupon: 领取~ get a coupon || 食品~ food voucher '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
porridge, congee 10 粥 zhōu (porridge) porridge, congee: 一碗 (wǎn) ~ a bowl of congee || 大米/小米/绿豆~ rice/millet/mung bean congee '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
hot pot 34 火锅 [-鍋] huǒguō (fire-pot) hot pot: ~店 hot pot restaurant || 吃~ have some hot pot '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
popsicle 62 冰棍儿 [--兒] bīnggùn er (ice-stick) popsicle: 一根 ~ a popsicle '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
poison, toxin 1 毒 [-] dú (poison) poison, toxin: 贩 (fàn) ~ drug trade || 吸~ take drugs || 食物中 (zhòng) ~ food poisoning '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
poison gas 3 毒气 [-氣] dúqì (poisonous-air) poison gas: 使用~ use poison gas || 排 放~ discharge poison gas '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
ice, popular name for methamphetamine hydrochloride, a deadly addictive stimulant drug 5 冰毒 [-] bīngdú (ice-drug) ice, popular name for methamphetamine hydrochloride, a deadly addictive stimulant drug: 制造~ make methamphetamine hydrochloride || 吸~ take methamphetamine hydrochloride || 贩卖~ sale methamphetamine hydrochloride '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
cooking oil that has been used and discarded. In China, sometimes illegally recovered from gutter and sewers, repossessed and sold back to restaurants. 7 地沟油 [-溝-] dìgōuyóu (ditch-oil) cooking oil that has been used and discarded. In China, sometimes illegally recovered from gutter and sewers, repossessed and sold back to restaurants.: 治理~ govern drainage oil '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
lean meat powder 8 瘦肉精 [-] shòuròujīng (lean-meat-powder) lean meat powder: 使用~ use lean meat powder '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
disadvantage, inferior position 28 劣势 [-勢] lièshì (inferior-situation) disadvantage, inferior position: 处 于~地位in inferior position '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
purpose 41 目的 [-] mùdì (view-goal) purpose: 生活的~ the purpose of one’s life || 她学习的~是为了当医生. Her purpose in learning is to become a doctor. '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
standpoint 54 立场 [-場] lìchǎng (stand-place) standpoint: ~坚定a firm stand || 政治~ the standpoint in politics '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
angle, point of view 56 角度 [-] jiǎodù (angle-degree) angle, point of view: 从这个~看 seen from this angle || 不同的~ different angles '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
use, purpose 78 用途 [-] yòngtú (use-way) use, purpose: ~广泛 (guǎngfàn) widely used || 有多种~ have multiple purposes || 重要的~ the most important use '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
idea, point 4 点子 [點-] diǎnzi (spot, point, idea-suffix) idea, point: 好~ good idea || 出 ~ come up with ideas || 他~ 很多. He’s full of ideas. '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
intelligence situation-report 15 情报 [-報] qíngbào (situation-report) intelligence situation-report: ~可靠 reliable report || 得到 ~ obtain intelligence || 搜集 (sōují) ~ gather intelligence '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
important news 25 要闻 [-聞] yàowén (important-news) important news: 国际 ~ national news || 经济 ~ economic news '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
treasure bowl – place rich in natural resources, a cornucopia:这个新产 品很受市场欢迎, 成了该公司的~. This new product is very popular on the market and has become the company’s cornucopia. 8 聚宝盆 [-寶-] jùbǎopén (bowl of treasure, place rich in natural resources) treasure bowl – place rich in natural resources, a cornucopia:这个新产 品很受市场欢迎, 成了该公司的~. This new product is very popular on the market and has become the company’s cornucopia. '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
terrain, topography 11 地形 [-] dìxíng (ground-form) terrain, topography: ~复杂with a varied topography || ~图topography map '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
positive, masculine 7 阳性 [陽-] yángxìng (positive-nature) positive, masculine: 药检~ positive drug test || 检验结果是 ~. The result of testing is positive. '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
once only, disposable 23 一次性 [-] yīcìxìng (one-time-nature) once only, disposable: ~筷子 disposable chopsticks || ~解决问题 solve a problem once and for all || ~产品 disposable product '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
(level of political) awareness, consciousness 25 自觉性 [-覺-] zìjuéxìng (self-conscious-nature) (level of political) awareness, consciousness: 有~ have awareness || ~高 a high level of self-consciousness '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
fierce, terrible, positive and negative 47 利害 [-] lìhài (benefit-harm) fierce, terrible, positive and negative: ~关 系 mixed relationship || 权衡~ weigh the positives and negatives '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
strong (or good) point 50 优点 [優點] yōudiǎn (superior-point) strong (or good) point: 有/没有~ there is/isn’t a superior point || 很多~ there are lots of advantages '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
weakness, weak point 58 弱点 [-點] ruòdiǎn (weak-point) weakness, weak point: 有~ have a weakness || 致命 (zhìmìng) 的 ~ a life threatening weakness || 人性的~ personal weakness '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
sporting world 13 体坛 [體壇] tǐtán (sports-circle) sporting world: 国际~ international cporting world || 告别~ bid farewell to the sporting world '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
police 26 警方 [-] xiàofāng (police-side) police: 机场~加强了检查. The airport police strengthened their inspection. '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
三大~ three systems || 公交~ public transportation systems || ~分析system analysis 37 系统 [-統] xìtǒng (relation-system) 055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
position in a name list 59 名次 [-] míngcì (name-order) position in a name list: 总~ overall ranking || 排 ~ rank '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
~问题 hot issue || ~新 闻breaking news || 新的~ new hot spots 87 热点 [熱點] rèdiǎn (hot-spot) 055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
selling point 88 卖点 [賣點] màidiǎn (selling-point) selling point: 产品 ~ product selling point || 最大~ the biggest selling point '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
opportunity 89 机遇 [機-] jīyù (opportunity-chance) opportunity: 抓住~ seize the opportunity || 特殊~ special opportunity '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
key point 93 重点 [-點] zhòngdiǎn (main-point) key point: 工作~ key emphasis in work || ~学校key school || ~问题key issue '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
poverty line, poverty level 17 贫困线 [貧-綫] pínkùnxiàn (poverty-line) poverty line, poverty level: ~以下 below the poverty line || ~标准standard of poverty line '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
身体~ body posture|| ~优美 graceful carriage, graceful bearing || 摆个~ 拍照 pose for a photo 155 21 姿势 [-勢] zīshì (appearance-posture) 身体~ body posture|| ~优美 graceful carriage, graceful bearing || 摆个~ 拍照 pose for a photo 155 '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
power 1 力 [-] lì (power) power: 内/外~ internal/external power || 出~ exert oneself || ~大无比having matchless strength '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
power 2 力量 [-] lìliàng (power-capacity) power: 有/没有~ have no power || 军 事~ military strength || 巨大的~ huge power '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
strength, force, intensity, power 4 力度 [-] lìdù (power-degree) strength, force, intensity, power: 加 大~increase the impact and momentum of doing sth. || 加强打假~ fight more forcefully against counterfeit goods '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 '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
national power 20 国力 [國-] guólì (national-power) national power: ~雄厚 (xiónghòu) strong national power || ~增加increase national power || ~强盛 (qiángshèng) strong national power '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
financial power 21 财力 [財-] cáilì (financial-power) financial power: ~不足insufficient financial power || ~有限limited financial ability || 节省~ save financial assets '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
important person, big shot 10 大人物 [-] dàrénwù (big-figure) important person, big shot: 当~ be a great man || 成为~ become a big shot '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
unimportant person, nonentity 11 小人物 [-] xiǎorénwù (trivial-figure) unimportant person, nonentity: 微 不足道的~ person of no consequence, nobody '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
rich and powerful family 14 豪门 [-門] háomén (rich and powerful-gate) rich and powerful family: ~子弟sons of the rich || ~生活the life in the rich and powerful family '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
proposition, advocate, claim 14 主张 [-張] zhǔzhāng (hold-opinion) proposition, advocate, claim: 提 出~ make claims || 中国政府~和平外交. The Chinese government advocates peaceful diplomacy. '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
下~ make a resolution || 他~学一门新的专业. He decided to learn a new major. || 他们有~打败对手. They are determined to defeat the opponent. 32 决心 [決-] juéxīn (resolute-heart) 064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
corporation 19 公司 [-] gōngsī (public-manage) corporation: 一家/个 ~ a corporation || 大/小~ large/small corporation || 外国~ foreign corporation '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)
position, post 5 职位 [職-] zhíwèi (post-position) position, post: 领导~ administrative position || ~高/低 high/low level position || 重要~ important position '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
a post, a job 6 岗位 [崗-] gǎngwèi (station-post) a post, a job: 工作~ employment position || 会计 (kuàijì) ~ accounting position || 不同的~ different positions '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
power, ability to influence 10 势力 [勢-] shìlì (influence-power) power, ability to influence: 强大的~ strong power, influence || 黑暗~ dark influence, power || 外来~ foreign power '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
courtesy, politeness 4 礼貌 [禮-] lǐmào (polite-looking) courtesy, politeness: 有/没有 ~ has/doesn’t have manners || ~的行为 polite behavior || 注意~ mind one’s manners '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
seventh evening of the seventh month (lunar calendar) (when the herd boy and the weaving girl are supposed to meet) 17 七夕 [-] qīxī (seventh-evening) seventh evening of the seventh month (lunar calendar) (when the herd boy and the weaving girl are supposed to meet): ~就是中国的情人节. The seventh evening of the seventh month (lunar calendar) is Chinese Valentine’s Day. '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
post, duties, jobs 3 职务 [職務] zhíwù (post-duty) post, duties, jobs: 临时 (línshí) ~ temporary post || 担任厂长~ be a chief person of a factory || 解除~ relieve one’s post '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
transportation, traffic 9 交通 [-] jiāotōng (cross-through) transportation, traffic: 公共~ public transportation || ~不便/发达 inconvenient transportation/good transportation || ~堵塞 (dǔsè) traffic jam '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
sports event 29 运动会 [運動會] yùndònghuì (sports-event) sports event: 开~ open/ begin the sports event || 参加~ participate in sports event || 举行~ hold a sports event '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
expo 32 博览会 [-覽會] bólǎnhuì (extensive-view-event) expo: 国际~ international expo || 大型~ large expo '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
political party 30 政党 [-黨] zhèngdǎng (political-party) political party: 成立~ found a political party || ~关系 political party relations '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
post office 50 邮局 [郵-] yóujú (post-office) post office: 去~寄包裹 (bāoguǒ) go to the post office to mail a package 189 '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
politics 51 政治 [-] zhèngzhì (political affairs-administrate) politics: ~力量 political power || ~工作political work || ~教育political education '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
centralization of power 54 集权 [-權] jíquán (centralize-power) centralization of power: 中央~ centralization of state power || 高度~ high centralization of power || 加强~ enhance the centralization of power '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
policy 5 政策 [-] zhèngcè (political-tactic) policy: 对外开放~ open foreign policy || 经济~ economic policy '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
police station, headquarters 17 警察局 [-] jǐngchájú (police-station) police station, headquarters: 当地~ local police station || 市~ city police station || 一所~ a police station '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
local police station 18 派出所 [-] pàichūsuǒ (dispatch-out-place) local police station: 当地~ local police station '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)
political power 3 政权 [-權] zhèngquán (political-power) political power: 国家~ state power || 夺取~ usurp state power|| 反动~ reactionary regime 193 '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)
separation of the three powers 17 三权分立 [-權--] sānquánfēnlì (three-power-separately-establish) separation of the three powers: 西方的民主就是~, 多党竞选, 等等. Western democracy includes, among other features, the separation of the three powers and multiparty elections. '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
check and balances of power 18 权力制衡 [權---] quánlìzhìhéng (power-check-balance) check and balances of power: 三权分立、~是美国民主制度的重要特点. The separation of the three powers and the checks and balances of power are important features of U.S. democracy. '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
portrait/photography rights 23 肖像权 [--權] xiàoxiàngquán (portrait-right) portrait/photography rights: 侵犯~ encroach on photography rights || 保护~ protect one’s portrait rights || 名人~ professional photography rights '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
power to make one’s own decisions 25 自主权 [--權] zìzhǔquán (self-decide-power) power to make one’s own decisions: 婚姻~ the right to make the decision to marry || 活动~ the right to take action || 扩大~ increase one’s personal rights '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
armed police 23 武警 [-] wǔjǐng (armed-police) armed police: ~部队 armed police troops || ~战士 armed fighters/armed police '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
hypothetical/virtual economy 4 虚拟经济 [-擬經濟] xūnǐjīngjì (virtual-economy) hypothetical/virtual economy: ~是虚拟世界中存在的经济体, 通常在互联网中交换虚拟商品. A virtual economy is an emergent economy existing in a virtual world, usually exchanging virtual goods in the context of an Internet game. || 有人认为 ~应该为实体经济服务. Some people think that the virtual economy should serve the real economy. '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
pound, sterling 26 英镑 [-鎊] yīngbàng (English-pound) pound, sterling: ~区sterling area || ~贬值pound devaluation '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
food coupon, food stamp 40 食品券 [-] shípǐnquàn (food-certificate) food coupon, food stamp: 美国 穷人可以每月从政府领取~. Poor people in the U.S. can collect food stamps from the government every month. '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
deposit 14 存款 [-] cúnkuǎn (deposit-money) deposit: 一笔~ a deposit || 定期~ time deposit || 活期 demand deposit '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
anthropology 20 人类学 [-類學] rénlèixué (man-kind-subject) anthropology '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
spoken language 23 口语 [-語] kǒuyǔ (oral-language) spoken language: 日常~ words and expressions for everyday use || 练习 ~ practice oral expression || ~表达能 力ability in oral expression '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
spoken language 47 口语 [-語] kǒuyǔ (spoken-language) spoken language '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
exclamation point 61 感叹号 [-嘆號] gǎntànhào (exclamation-mark) exclamation point '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
percentage point 69 百分点 [--點] bǎifēndiǎn (percentage-point) percentage point: 八个~ eight percentage points || 提高三个~ increase by three percentage points || 降 低两个~ decrease by two percentage points '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
poem 10 诗 [詩] shī (poem) poem: 一首~ a poem || 唐 (táng) ~ Tang poetry '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
poetry 11 诗歌 [詩歌] shīgē (poem-ballad) poetry: 写~ write poetry || 民间~ folk poetry || 古典 (gǔdiǎn) ~ classical poetry '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
poetry 12 诗词 [詩詞] shīcí (poem-varied length poem) poetry: 一篇~ a poem || 古典~ classical poetry || 旧 ~ old poetry '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
ancient poem 13 古诗 [-詩] gǔshī (ancient-poem) ancient poem: 一首~ an ancient poem || 背~ recite an ancient poem '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
Song Dynasty poetry 16 宋词 [-詞] sòngcí (Song Dynasty-poetry) Song Dynasty poetry: 一首~ a Song Dynasty poem '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
新闻 ~ news report || 详细 ~ detailed report 23 报道 [報-] bàodào (report-say) 080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
report, lecture 55 报告 [報-] bàogào (report-tell) report, lecture: 重要~ important report || 做一个~ have a lecture || 一份~ a report '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
composition, music piece 12 乐曲 [樂-] yuèqǔ (music-music of song) composition, music piece: 演 奏~ perform a music piece '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
portrait of the deceased 27 遗照 [遺-] yízhào (left-over-photo) portrait of the deceased: 父亲的~ father’s portrait '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
sports game 10 球赛 [-賽] qiúsài (ball-game) sports game: 看~ watch a sports game '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
sports 12 运动 [運動] yùndòng (revolve-move) sports: ~项目sports event || 参 加~ do sports '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
swimming pool 36 游泳池 [-] yóuyǒngchí (swim-pool) swimming pool: 露天~ outdoor swimming pool || 室内 ~ indoor swimming pool || 公共~ public swimming pool '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
sports field 37 球场 [-場] qiúchǎng (ball-house) sports field: 露天~ outdoor field || 在~上on the field '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
proportion, ratio 24 比例 [-] bǐlì (compare-instance) proportion, ratio: 按~ in proportion to, a ratio of || 不成~ disproportionate || 师生~ teacher-student ratio '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
proportion 26 比重 [-] bǐzhòng (compare-weight) proportion: ~大/小a large/small proportion || ~提高/下降to increase/decrease proportion || 占很大~ take up a large proportion '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
population 33 人数 [-數] rénshù (people-number) population: 职员~ staff population || ~多/少large/small population || 减少~ decrease the population '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 '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
jin (a traditional unit of weight, each containing 10 liang and equivalent to 0.5 kilogram or 1.102 pounds) 16 斤 [-] jīn (catty) jin (a traditional unit of weight, each containing 10 liang and equivalent to 0.5 kilogram or 1.102 pounds): 一~苹果 a gram of apple '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
pound 18 磅 [-] bàng (transliteration pound) pound: 两~牛肉 two pounds of beef '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for people, especially those with a specific position or occupation 34 名 [-] míng (name) measure word for people, especially those with a specific position or occupation: 六~青年 six youths || 八~画家 eight artists || 第三~ third place '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for people (polite) 35 位 [-] wèi (person) measure word for people (polite): 三~老师 three teachers || 五~医生 five doctors || 七~老人 seven senior citizens '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
portion 48 份 [-] fèn (portion) portion: 一~晚饭 a dinner || 两~报纸 two newspapers || 一~礼物 a gift '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for pictures, posters, maps. etc. 50 幅 [-] fú (strip) measure word for pictures, posters, maps. etc.: 一~画 a painting '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for recreational, sports or other activities 99 场 [場] chǎng (times) measure word for recreational, sports or other activities: 两~音乐会 two concerts || 三~比赛 three matches '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for songs and poems 119 首 [-] shǒu (piece) measure word for songs and poems: 一~歌 a song || 一~诗 a poem || ~钢琴曲a piano piece '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
contemporary, modernity 4 近代 [-] jìndài (near-age) contemporary, modernity: ~史 modern history || ~社会 modern society || ~工业 modern industry '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
contemporary age, modern times 6 当代 [當-] dāngdài (present-age) contemporary age, modern times: ~青 年 contemporary teenager || ~文学 contemporary literature || ~社会 contemporary society '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
age, epoch 11 年代 [-] niándài (year-age) age, epoch: 九十~ the 90s || 战争~ war times || ~久远 distant age '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
point in time 4 时刻 [時-] shíkè (time-point) point in time: 关键 (guānjiàn) ~ the crucial moment || 困难 (kùnnan) ~ difficult time || 最后~ the final moment '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
year (a period of 12 months fixed for a certain purpose) 21 年度 [-] niándù (year-measurement) year (a period of 12 months fixed for a certain purpose): 本~ current year || 上一~ last year || ~计划 annual plan '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
location, spot 5 位置 [-] wèizhì (location-place) location, spot: 固定~ set location || 靠 窗的~ spot next to the window || 找~ find a spot '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
opposite, right in front of 74 对面 [對-] duìmiàn (opposite-side/face) opposite, right in front of: 学 校~ opposite the school || ~的楼the opposite building || 坐在~ sit opposite '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
position, place (usu. referring to the human body position or place) 123 部位 [-] bùwèi (part-location) position, place (usu. referring to the human body position or place): 受伤~ location of an injury || 发音~ position in pronunciation || 特殊 (tèshū) ~ special body place '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
scenic spot 15 景点 [-點] jǐngdiǎn (scenery-spot) scenic spot: 旅游 (lǚyóu) ~ traveling scenic spot || 新~ new scenic spot || 参观~ visit scenic spot '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
on the spot 26 当场 [當場] dāngchǎng (that-spot) on the spot: ~宣布 announce on the spot || ~表演 perform on the spot || ~道歉 (dàoqiàn) apologize on the spot '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
metropolis 37 都会 [-會] dūhuì (capital-metropolis) metropolis: 大~ metropolis || 国 际~ international metropolis '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
starting point 57 起点 [-點] qǐdiǎn (start-point) starting point: 作为~ as the starting point || ~高/低 high/low starting point || 新~ new starting point '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
prop up, support 10 撑 [撐] chēng (support, maintain) prop up, support: 把伞~开 put up an umbrella || 一家人的生活靠他~着. He has to support his whole family. '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
flush, pour water 11 冲 [沖] chōng (rinse, flush, pour water) flush, pour water: ~澡 take a shower || ~奶粉 pour water into milk powder || ~一杯热茶 make a hot tea '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
pour 19 倒 [-] dào (pour) pour: ~咖啡 pour coffee || ~了一点水pour some water || ~一杯茶 pour a cup of tea '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
point at 96 指 [-] zhǐ (point) point at: ~着鼻子 point at the nose || ~着窗外 point at the window '100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
spout, spray 14 喷 [噴] pēn (spurt, gush, puff) spout, spray: ~水spout water || 给蔬 菜~农药spray vegetables with insecticide '101 Actions with head (others) 头部动作 (别的) (biéde tóubù dòngzuò)
poisoned 10 中毒 [-] zhòngdú (got-poison) poisoned: 中剧毒 highly toxic || 慢性~ slow poisoning '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
~优育 bear and rear better children || 为了提高人口质量, 中国政府提倡 ~. The Chinese government promotes Eugenics in its belief that the practice will improve the genetic quality of its population. 16 优生 [優-] yōushēng (better-bear-better-rise) give birth to healthy babies: ~优育 bear and rear better children || 为了提高人口质量, 中国政府提倡 ~. The Chinese government promotes Eugenics in its belief that the practice will improve the genetic quality of its population. '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
wither, spoil 29 败 [敗] bài (ruin, spoil, damage) wither, spoil: 花~了 the flowers withered || 枯枝 ~叶dead twigs and withered leaves '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
disappointed 39 失望 [-] shīwàng (lose-hope) disappointed: 感到~ be disappointed || ~地走了 disappointedly leave || ~的心情 a disappointed mood '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
disappointed 42 寒心[-] hánxīn (cold-heart) disappointed: 让人~ make people disappointed '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 '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
~运动 like sports || ~广泛 wide-ranging hobbies || 业余~ hobby 5 爱好 [愛-] àihào (love-keen on) 110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
spoil 12 惯 [慣] guàn (spoil) spoil: ~着孩子 spoiling a kid '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
pamper, spoil 15 娇惯 [嬌慣] jiāoguàn (capricious-spoil) pamper, spoil: ~ 孩子 pamper a child '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
attach importance to 8 重视 [-視] zhòngshì (stress-attention) attach importance to: ~家庭 value family || 高度~ think very highly of || 引起~ cause attention '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
value, see as important 9 看重 [-] kànzhòng (see-high) value, see as important: ~经验 value experience || ~学历 value education || ~年龄 value age 333 '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
emphasize, attach importance to 14 注重 [-] zhùzhòng (concentrate-value) emphasize, attach importance to: ~家庭 attach importance to family || ~实用 value function || ~自由 emphasize freedom '114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
ponder 22 思考 [-] sīkǎo (think-consider) ponder: ~问题 ponder an issue || 自由~ freely ponder || ~历史 reflect on history '114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
suppose, assume 27 假设 [-設] jiǎshè (suppose-assume) suppose, assume: ~明天天气忽 然变冷, 我也有足够的衣服. Even if tomorrow’s weather is abruptly cold, I still have adequate clothing. || ~我没时间去, 你就帮我将礼物送给她. Supposing I have no time to go, you can help me send her a present. '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
support 7 拥护 [擁護] yōnghù (support-defend) support: 热烈 ~ warmly support || ~和平support peace || 受到/得到 ~ receive support '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
oppose 24 反对 [-對] fǎnduì (oppose-to) oppose: ~他们结婚 oppose their marriage || 强烈~ strong opposition || ~意见 strong opinion '116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
~准确 presumably accurate || ~可能性speculate on the possibility 345 3 推断 [-斷] tuīduàn (infer-judge) 116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
~问题 discover problems|| 重要的~ important discovery || 新~ new discovery 28 发现 [發現] fāxiàn (dig-appear) 117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
view, proposition, advocate, stand for 34 主张 [-張] zhǔzhāng (advocate-proposal) view, proposition, advocate, stand for: ~改革advocate reform || 极力~全球化strongly advocate globalization '118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
~力memory power 351 12 记忆 [記憶] jìyì (memorize-recall) 121 To covert emotion 传情 (chuánqíng)
pout, act like a spoiled child 4 撒娇 [-嬌] sājiāo (let go-capricious) pout, act like a spoiled child: 向妈 妈~ pout to mom || 告诉那个孩子别~. Tell that child to stop pouting. '121 To covert emotion 传情 (chuánqíng)
speak in a spoiled/ privileged manner 5 发嗲 [發-] fādiǎ (act-clinger) speak in a spoiled/ privileged manner: 喜 欢~ like to act coquettishly || 有人觉得~的女生很性感. Some people feel spoiled women are very sexy. '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
cook into porridge or thick soup 69 熬 [-] áo (simmer) cook into porridge or thick soup: ~粥cook porridge || ~中药concoct Chinese traditional medicine '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
work a temporary or casual job, (of students) have a job outside of class time, or during vacation. 4 打工 [-] dǎgōng (prefix-work) work a temporary or casual job, (of students) have a job outside of class time, or during vacation.: 他在餐馆~. He worked in a restaurant || 为了付学费, 一些大学生会在暑假~. Some college students work in the summer vacation to pay for their tuition fees. '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
assume the office of, hold the post of 11 担任 [擔-] dānrèn (take upon-assign sb. to a post) assume the office of, hold the post of: ~经理work as a manager|| 谁将~下一任美国总统? Who will be the next U.S. president? '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
take up a job, assume a post 12 任 [-] rèn (assign sb. a post) take up a job, assume a post: ~总经理 hold office as a general manager || ~院长be a dean '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
go into politics, the career in politics 18 从政 [從-] cóngzhèng (engage in-politics) go into politics, the career in politics: 他毕业以后打算从政~. He plans to go into politics after his graduation. '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
be part of, holding two or more (official) posts at the same time 22 兼 [-] jiān (and) be part of, holding two or more (official) posts at the same time: ~职part-time/secondary job || 工程师~经理 engineer and manager || 导演~翻译 (fānyì) director and translator '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
be responsible for, in charge of 15 负责 [負責] fùzé (shoulder-responsibility) be responsible for, in charge of: ~做饭 be responsible for making food || 对病人~ be responsible for patients || 由她~拍照 she is in charge of taking pictures '127 To use 使用 (shǐyòng)
use for special purpose 12 专用 [專-] zhuānyòng (special-use) use for special purpose: ~ 停车位 parking lot for special use || ~公路 accommodation (or private) road|| ~基 金fund for special use '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
propose marriage 15 求婚 [-] qiúhūn (propose-marriage) propose marriage: 向女朋友~ get married to one’s girlfriend || 接受他的~ accepted his proposal 383 '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
have or support mistress 25 包养 [-養] bāoyǎng (chater-support) have or support mistress: ~情人 (二 奶) have mistresses || 求~ seeking a sugar daddy '133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
take the opportunity 8 趁机 [-機] chènjī (take-opportunity) take the opportunity: ~问他一个 问题take the opportunity to ask him a question '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)
expose, reveal 26 暴露 [-] bàolù (expose-reveal) expose, reveal: ~身份expose one’s identity || ~目标give away one’s goal || ~无遗thoroughly expose '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
penny wise, pound foolish 27 因小失大 [-] yīnxiǎoshīdà (for-small-lose-big) penny wise, pound foolish: 为了省钱而缩减教育经费是~, 因为公共教育是投资未来. Education budget cuts are penny wise and pound foolish, since public education is an investment in our future. || 不要~, 给宝马车加便宜的汽油, 因为会弄坏 宝马车. Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. The cheap gas will ruin your BMW car’s engine in the long run. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
be our for power, win promotion 10 升官 [-] shēngguān (ascend-position) be our for power, win promotion: ~发财win promotion and get rich '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
promote a higher position 11 晋升 [晉-] jìnshēng (promote-ascend) promote a higher position: ~为 教授be promoted professorship || 这份工作~机会很大. The job offers prospects of promotion. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
enjoy equal popularity, be equally famous 16 齐名 [齊-] qímíng (equal-famous) enjoy equal popularity, be equally famous: 华盛顿与林肯~ Washington is as famous as Lincoln || 长城与金字 塔~. The Great Wall is as famous as the Pyramids || 孔子与泰山~. Confucius is as famous as Mt. Tai. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
lose, disappointed, loss 20 失落 [-] shīluò (lose-down) lose, disappointed, loss: 他感到很~. He felt deeply abandoned. || ~的一代lost generation || 她放弃事业结婚, 婚后感 到非常~. She experienced a loss of identity after giving up her career to get married. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
be frustrated, be disappointed 22 失意 [-] shīyì (lose-satisfaction) be frustrated, be disappointed: 人生~ be frustrated in one’s life || 政治上~ be frustrated in one’s political career || 情场 ~ be unlucky in love '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)
poverty-stricken, in straitened circumstances 27 穷困潦倒 [窮---] qióngkùnliáodǎo (poor-stranded-dejected) poverty-stricken, in straitened circumstances: 陷入~的境地be reduced destitution '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. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
poor show, reveal one’s incompetence (or inadequacy) 32 献丑 [獻醜] xiànchǒu (show-immature) (speaking of one’s own performance) poor show, reveal one’s incompetence (or inadequacy): 在专家 面前~. make a poor show in facing an expert '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
monopolize everything, undertake to do everything by oneself 14 包办 [-辦] bāobàn (completely-handle) monopolize everything, undertake to do everything by oneself: ~婚姻 forced into an arranged marriage || 一手~ monopolize, keep everything in one’s own hands || ~酒席 take care of everything for banquets '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
act on behalf of sb., in a responsible position 20 代理 [-] dàilǐ (on behalf-manage) act on behalf of sb., in a responsible position: ~厂长 act as manager of a factory || 广告 ~ ad agency '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
~问题 deal with a question || ~关系 handle a relationship || ~邮件 dispose of mail 21 处理 [處-] chǔlǐ (handle-manage) 140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
dispose of stolen goods 28 销赃 [銷贜] xiāozāng (destroy-stolen goods) dispose of stolen goods: 尽快~ dispose of stolen goods as soon as possible|| 帮助小偷~ help the thief sell the stolen goods '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
~机会 take opportunity || 有 ~ be sure of sth. 2 把握 [-] bǎwò (hold-grasp) 141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
have sth. all to oneself, monopolize, take over 7 独占 [獨佔] dúzhàn (oneself-occupy) have sth. all to oneself, monopolize, take over: ~市场monopolize the market || ~国际舞台monopolize the international stage '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
monopolize 8 垄断 [壟斷] lǒngduàn (ridge-occupy) monopolize: ~世界市场monopolize the world market || ~科学技术monopolize science and technology '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
be in power, in office, at the helm of state 17 执政 [執-] zhízhèng (take charge of-administration) be in power, in office, at the helm of state: 轮流~ take turns in power || 上台~ came power || 联合~ coalition government || ~党ruling party '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
be in power, have authority, exercise control 18 掌权 [-權] zhǎngquán (control-power) be in power, have authority, exercise control: 重新~ regain power || 单独 ~ alone in power '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
be in power, hold power 19 当权 [當權] dāngquán (in charge of-power) be in power, hold power: 恶 人 ~. Evil people are in power. || 民主党 ~. Democracies are in power. '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
post 12 发帖 [發-] fātiě (post-a post) post: 网上~ post online || 匿名~ post anonymously '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
government-sponsored 15 公派 [-] gōngpài (government-send) government-sponsored: ~留 学government-sponsored overseas education '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
appoint, assign, designate 24 指定 [-] zhǐdìng (designate-assign) appoint, assign, designate: ~地区 designated area || ~时间 designated time || ~位置 designated location 查 [-] chá (check, inspect) check, look into: ~出勤 check on school attendance || ~原因look into reasons || ~眼睛have an eye examination '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
人口~ population survey || ~这个人 survey the people || 进行~ carry out a survey 2 调查[調-] diàochá (survey-investigate) 144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
examine (plans, proposals, etc.), censor (books, films, etc.) 4 审查 [審-] shěnchá (censor-inspect) examine (plans, proposals, etc.), censor (books, films, etc.): ~经费 check up on the funds || ~论文review papers|| 电影~ censor a movie '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
appoint 46 任命 [-] rénmìng (appoint-order) appoint: 紧急~ emergency appointment || ~为经理 appoint a manager || 直接~ direct appointment '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
depose from office 50 免职 [-職] miǎnzhí (depose-post) depose from office: 被~ was removed from office || 依法~ legally remove from office '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
rise to power (in politics), go on stage (in the theater) 51 上台 [-臺] shàngtái (take-stage) rise to power (in politics), go on stage (in the theater): 新总统~ the new president rose to power || 正式~ formally rise to power '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
step down from the stage or platform, fall out of power, leave office 52 下台 [-臺] xiàtái (leave-stage) step down from the stage or platform, fall out of power, leave office: 轰~ hoot sb. off the platform, oust sb. from office (or power) || 总统快~了. The president will leave office soon. '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
change personnel upon completion of a term of office 54 换届 [換屆] huànjiè (shift-term) change personnel upon completion of a term of office: ~选举 election at expiration of office terms '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
hold, sponsor 19 举办 [舉辦] jǔbàn (hold-do) hold, sponsor: ~活动 hold an event || ~晚 会 hold an evening party || ~比赛 hold a competition '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
call the police, give an alarm 21 报警 [報-] bàojǐng (report-police) call the police, give an alarm: 自动 ~ automatic alarm || 电话~ telephone alarm/call the police || 及时~ call the police immediately/in time '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
~ 强烈 a strong reaction || 得到~ receive a response || ~情况 report a situation 27 反映 [-] fǎnyìng (reverse-reflect) 145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
report 28 汇报 [匯/彙報] huìbào (assemble-report) report: 向领导~ report to a leader || ~情况 report a situation || ~成绩 (chéngjì) report results '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
~教育 universal education || ~计算机 popularize computers || 广泛~ widely popularized 1 普及 [-] pǔjí (widespread-arrive) 146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
promote, popularize 2 推广 [-廣] tuīguǎng (promote-expand) promote, popularize: ~经验 promote experience || ~新技术 promote new technologies || ~普通话 promote Mandarin Chinese '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
propose 10 倡议 [-議] chàngyì (advocate-propose) propose: ~召开国际会议 propose holding an international conference || ~开办新学校 propose opening a new school || 积极~ propose positively '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
respond 13 响应 [響應] xiǎngyìng (echo-respond) respond: ~号召 respond to an appeal || 热烈 (rèliè) ~ warmly respond to || ~他的建议 respond to his suggestions '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
impose a fine, fine 5 罚款 [罰-] fákuǎn (penalize-money) impose a fine, fine: ~五元 fines 5 yuan || 乱~ impose an unjustifiable fine || 予以~ impose a fine '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
corporal punishment 10 体罚 [體罰] tǐfá (physical-punish) corporal punishment: ~学生 make corporal punishment on students || 受~ receive corporal punishment || 实施~ impose corporal punishment '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
export 4 出口 [-] chūkǒu (out-port) export: ~衬衫 export shirts || ~玉米 export corn || ~到美国 export to the United States '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
~牛奶 import milk || ~食品 import food || ~电视机 import TVs. 6 进口 [進-] jìnkǒu (enter-port) 148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
import, input 7 输入 [輸-] shūrù (convey-in) import, input: ~橘子 import oranges || ~中 国 import to China || 大量~ greatly import '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
export, output 8 输出 [輸-] shūchū (convey-out) export, output: ~粮食 export grain || ~信号 output signals || 商品~ export commodities '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
levy, collect, impose, expropriation 7 征收 [徵-] zhēngshōu (impose-collect) levy, collect, impose, expropriation: ~消费税 levy excise duties || 直接~ direct expropriation '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
electric power generation, generate electricity 33 发电 [發電] fādiàn (generate-electricity) electric power generation, generate electricity: 发一千万度电 generate 10 million KWH || 风力~ wind power generation || ~量 the amount of electric power generation '157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
交通~ communication and transportation || 铁路~ railway transportation || ~食物 transport food 1 运输 [運輸] yùnshū (transport-convey) 157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
carry, transport 2 运 [運] yùn (revolve, transport) carry, transport: ~货 transport the goods || ~煤 (méi) transport coal || ~东西 transport stuff '157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
~频繁 frequent sea transportation || ~繁忙 a busy sea transportation 5 海 [-運] hǎiyùn (sea-transportation) 157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
非法~ illegal air transportation || 紧急~ urgent air transportation || ~到灾区 air transportation to the disaster area 6 空运 [-運] kōngyùn (air-transportation) 157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
freight transportation 8 货运 [貨運] huòyùn (freight-transportation) freight transportation: 远 洋~ ocean freight transportation || 长途 ~ long-distance freight transportation '157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
transportation during the Spring Festival 9 春运 [-運] chūnyùn (spring festival-transit) transportation during the Spring Festival: 铁路~ the railway transportation during the Spring Festival '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
compose, write 37 作 [-] zuò (get up, do, write) compose, write: ~文章 write an article || ~曲 compose a song || ~评价 write an assessment '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
write, compose 2 写作 [寫-] xiězuò (write-compose) write, compose: ~小说 write a novel || 新闻~ write news || 认真~ serious writing '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
~一个节目 perform a show || 体育~ sport performance || 观看~ watch a show 2 表演 [-] biǎoyǎn (show-act) 166 Struggle 斗争 (dòuzhēng)
anti, opposed 7 反 [-] fǎn (turn over, violate) anti, opposed: ~战 anti-war || ~社会 antisocial || ~科学 anti-science '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
report, inform 7 举报 [舉報] jǔbào (expose-report) report, inform: ~案件 report in a court case || 群众~ reported by the masses || 公开~ public informer '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
report to the authorities 8 报案 [報-] bào’àn (report-case) report to the authorities: 主动~ choose to report to the authorities || 及时~ timely report || 紧急~ urgently report to the authorities '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
expose 10 揭发 [-發] jiēfā (expose-exposed) expose: ~黑暗 expose darkness || ~黑 幕 (hēimù) expose shadiness || 大胆~ bold exposal '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
surrender to the police 16 投案 [-] tóu’àn (surrender-case) surrender to the police: 他犯罪后打 算到警察局去~. After his crime, he decided to turn himself into the police department. '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
search a house and confiscate possessions 14 抄家 [-] chāojiā (confiscate-house) search a house and confiscate possessions: 到处~. Houses are being raided everywhere. || 抄了他的家. His house was searched, and his possessions were confiscated. '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
poison 10 投毒 [-] tóudú (apply-poison) poison: ~杀人 kill someone with poison || 蓄意 (xùyì) ~ deliberately poison '172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
detain and interrogate (for political prisoners) 11 双规 [雙規] shuāngguī (double-designated) detain and interrogate (for political prisoners): 被~了 was detained and interrogated '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
invite, make an appointment 10 约 [約] uē (cord, bind, arrange) invite, make an appointment: ~朋友去 吃饭 invite a friend to dinner || 我~他星期天见面. I have an appointment to meet him on Sunday. '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
~见面时间 arrange a meeting time || 遵守~ keep an appointment 11 约定 [約-] yuēdìng (arrange-decide) 174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
make an appointment 12 预约 [預約] yùyuē (forehand-arrange) make an appointment: ~服务 booking service || ~搬家 make an appointment to move || ~病人 make an appointment to see a patient '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
regard, look upon 45 看待 [-] kàndài (view-treat) regard, look upon: 如何~家庭 how to treat a family || 当母亲~ look on sb. as a mother || 同等~ regard as an equal '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
response to an emergency 53 应急 [應-] yìngjí (respond to-emergency) response to an emergency: 应应急 should respond to an emergency || ~办法 emergency responses || ~措 施 emergency measures '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
make a report 24 做报告 [-報-] zuòbàogào (make-report) make a report: 做两个报告 make two reports || 做书面报告 do a written report || 做口头报告 do an oral report '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
get right to the point 41 开门见山 [開門見-] kāiménjiànshān (open-door-saw-mountain) get right to the point: ~地说明来意. Explain why you came right away. || ~ 地问. Get right to the point with the question. || ~地对记者说 get right to the point with a reporter '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) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
report 5 报告 [報-] bàogào (report-announce) report: ~ 老板 report to a boss || ~工作 report on work || ~一个好消息 report on a good piece of news '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
respond 15 应对 [應對] yìngduì (respond-cope with) respond: ~国际竞争 respond to international competition || ~自如 respond freely || ~调查 respond to a survey '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
respond 17 回应 [-應] huíyìng (reply-respond) respond: ~观众的问题 respond to questions from the audience || 积极~ energetic response || 直接~ direct response '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
point out 24 指出 [-] zhǐchū (point-out) point out: ~缺点 point out a shortcoming || ~错误 point out a mistake || ~一条路 point out a way (road) '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
~ 问题 discuss a question || 具体~ specific exposition || 多次~ many expositions 33 论述 [論-] lùnshù (discuss-narrate) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
depict, portray 36 描写 [-寫] miáoxiě (describe-depict) depict, portray: ~生活 portray a lifestyle || ~故事 describe a story || ~生动 depict vividly '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
prompt, point out 38 提示 [-] tíshì (mention-hint) prompt, point out: 他~她时间不早了. He hinted her that time is late. || ~他还书 prompt him to return a book || ~几点 point out a few things '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
make a comment on an issue, a proposal etc., make a complaint 3 提意见 [--見] tíyìjiàn (raise-opinion) make a comment on an issue, a proposal etc., make a complaint: 给领导~ give a leader suggestion || 我要见 你们经理~. I want to see your manager to file a complaint. '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
politely advise sb. 14 奉劝 [-勸] fèngquàn (politely-advise) politely advise sb.: ~大家要注意 自我保护 advise everyone to pay attention to self-protection || ~读者爱护图 书 advise readers to love books '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)
apologize 8 道歉 [-] dàoqiàn (express-apology) apologize: 公开~ publicly apologize || 向顾客~ apologize to a customer || 赶忙~ quickly apologize '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
make an apology 10 赔礼 [賠禮] péilǐ (apologize-courtesy) make an apology: 向作者~ make an apology to the author || 公开~ make a public apology '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
apologize for an offense 12 谢罪 [謝-] xièzuì (apologize-offense) apologize for an offense: 向老 人~ apologize to an old person for doing something wrong || 正式~ formally apologize for an offense || 登门~ visit someone to apologize '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
polite ending to a letter 17 此致 [-] cǐzhì (here-extend) polite ending to a letter: ~敬礼 (jìnglǐ) salutations || ~谢意 with gratitude || ~良好的祝愿 with good wishes '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
good morning (polite) 32 早安 [-] zǎo’ān (morning-well) good morning (polite) '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
good evening/ night (polite) 34 晚安 [-] wǎn’ān (evening-well) good evening/ night (polite) '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
respond 35 应 [應] yìng (respond) respond: ~他之约 respond to his appointment || ~她的邀请 respond to her invitation '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
support 5 扶 [-] fú (support with the hand) support: ~贫 poverty support || ~困 help '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
support 8 支持 [-] zhīchí (support-hold) support: 积极~ actively support || 大力~ vigorously support || 得到~ receive support '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
support, assist 11 赞助 [贊-] zànzhù (sponsor-help) support, assist: ~这次活动 support this activity || 大力~ vigorously support || 独家~ exclusive supporter, sponsor '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
~农业 support agriculture || 相互~ mutual support || ~灾民 aid disaster victims 13 支援 [-] zhīyuán (support-rescue) 183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
express support 15 声援 [聲-] shēngyuán (express-support) express support: 互相~ express support for each other || ~工人 express support for workers || 有力~ forcefully support '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
support 16 扶持 [-] fúchí (support with the hand-hold) support: 重点~ focus on support || ~小企业 support a small business '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
support 55 赡养 [贍養] shànyǎng (provide for-raise) support: ~老人 support the elderly || ~父母 support parents '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
oppose 20 作对 [-對] zuòduì (do-opposite) oppose: 跟农民~ oppose peasants '187 Weather 天气 (tiānqì)
torrential downpour 15 倾盆大雨 [傾---] qīngpéndàyǔ (empty-basin-heavy-rain) torrential downpour: 下着~ under a downpour || 冒着~ brave a downpour || ~下个不停 nonstop downpour '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
evaporate 22 蒸发 [-發] zhēngfā (evaporate-off) evaporate: 水分~ water evaporation || 大量~ a lot of evaporation || 液体 (yètǐ) ~ liquid evaporation '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
spurt, spout 25 喷 [噴] pēn (spurt) spurt, spout: ~水 spurring water || ~火 spurting fire '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
亲 身~ practice personally || 看重~ attach importance to practice || 知识起源于 ~. Knowledge comes from practice. 20 实践 [實踐] shíjiàn (actually-fulfill) 196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
put off, postpone 6 推迟 [-遲] tuīchí (postpone-late) put off, postpone: ~时间 postpone (a time) || ~婚礼 postpone a wedding || ~两三天 postpone for two or three days '196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
postpone, defer 12 延期 [-] yánqī (postpone-date) postpone, defer: 延一次期 postpone once || ~回来 postpone one’s return || ~五天 postpone five days '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
to expose 21 揭露 [-] jiēlù (disclose-show) to expose: ~秘密 to expose a secret || ~真 相 to expose a truth || ~黑暗 to expose truth '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
be fashionable, be popular 15 流行 [-] liúxíng (flow-go) be fashionable, be popular: 今年~绿色. The green color is in fashion this year. || ~歌曲pop song || ~文化popular culture '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
be in vogue, be very popular 17 盛行 [-] shèngxíng (extensive-go) be in vogue, be very popular: 冬季流 感~. The flu is very prevalent in the winter. || 在一些中国大城市给宠物狗 美发很~. Hairdressing for pet dogs is popular in some big Chinese cities. || ~ 一时 prevail for a time '201 Damage, to deteriorate 损坏, 变坏 (sǔnhuài, biànhuài)
decompose, rot 7 腐烂 [-爛] fǔlàn (decay-rotten) decompose, rot: 容易~ easy to decompose || ~的食物 rotting food '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
(of the sun) shine upon 4 晒 [曬] shài (sun dry) (of the sun) shine upon: ~干 dry in the sun || ~小 麦 dry wheat || ~被子 dry a comforter '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
look upon as 19 看作 [-] kànzuò (view-as) look upon as: 他把练书法~运动. He saw practicing calligraphy as an activity. || 他把上网~自己的工作. He puts his own work online for people to see. '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
have, possess, there is 6 有 [-] yǒu (have, possess) have, possess, there is: ~时间 have time || 俄 罗斯~很多地方没人住. There are many uninhabited places in Russia. || ~危 险. There is danger. '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
possess, have, there is 7 有着 [-著] yǒuzhe (have-being) possess, have, there is: ~根本的区别 there is a fundamental difference || ~密切的联系 have a close relationship || ~重要的作用 have an important role '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
there is(or are), have on hand, in possession 8 现有 [現-] xiànyǒu (current-have) there is(or are), have on hand, in possession: ~人口 current population || 我们公司~五十辆车. Our company has '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
possess, have 9 拥有 [擁-] yōngyǒu (own-have) possess, have: ~资源 have resources || ~地产 have property || ~知识 have knowledge '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
own, possess, occupy 16 占有 [-] zhànyǒu (occupy-have) own, possess, occupy: ~土地 own land || 在议会中~ 多数席位hold a majority in the parliament || ~重要地位 have an important place '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
be able to support 22 抵得上 [-] dǐdéshàng (withstand-able to) be able to support: 这幅 画的价钱~一栋房子. The price of this painting is almost the same as that house. || 一个好妈妈~十个好老师. A good mother is worth ten good schoolmasters. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
One who retreats 50 paces mocks one who retreats 100, the pot calls the kettle black 31 五十步笑百步 [-] wǔshí bù xiào bǎi bù (50-step-mock-100-step) One who retreats 50 paces mocks one who retreats 100, the pot calls the kettle black: 有人觉得奥巴马指责特朗普激化种族矛盾, 其实是~. Some people think that Obama accusing Trump of intensifying racial contradictions is the pot calling the kettle black. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
possess, have 59 具备 [-備] jùbèi (possess-complete) possess, have: ~ 条件 possess conditions || ~能力 possess ability || ~资格have qualifications '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
conform with (or to), correspond to 12 合乎 [-] héhu (conform-with) conform with (or to), correspond to: ~逻 辑 conform to logic || ~规律 to conform to standards || ~人性 conform with one’s feelings. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
oppose, set sth. against 28 对立 [對-] duìlì (opposite-stand) oppose, set sth. against: 跟他~ be opposed to him || 完全~ be completely opposed || ~关系 have an opposing relationship '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
oppose each other with equal harshness 30 针锋相对 [針鋒-對] zhēnfēngxiāngduì (pinpoint-sharp edge-each other-opposite) oppose each other with equal harshness: 进行 ~的斗争wage a tit-for-tat, struggle against || 与他~ be harsh with words to him in return '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
corresponding, homologous 36 对应 [對應] duìyìng (match-correspond) corresponding, homologous: 一一~ one-to-one correspondence || 互相~ mutually correspond || ~词 corresponding word '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
reside, hold a certain position, occupy a place 4 居 [-] jū (dwell, reside) reside, hold a certain position, occupy a place: 身~海外 live abroad || ~世界之首be first in the world || 独~ live a solitary existence '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
fall into (an unfavorable position) 15 陷于 [-於] xiànyú (fall-into) fall into (an unfavorable position): ~混 乱fall into chaos || ~被动 fall into a passive position || ~困难fall into hardship '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 '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
受到~ receive a gradual and uplifting influence || 音乐~ uplifting music || ~孩子 exert a gradual positive pressure on a child 6 熏陶 [-] xūntáo (smoke-mold, burn) 211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
give, confer upon 16 赋予 [賦-] fùyǔ (entrust-bestow) give, confer upon: ~生命 animate, vitalization || ~新的意义 give new meaning || ~权力/权利 confer power/rights on sb. '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
impose, force 17 强加 [-] qiángjiā (forcefully-impose) impose, force: ~影响 impose force || ~给别人impose on others '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
~飞船 giant airliner || ~公司 giant corporation || ~计算机 giant computer 15 巨型 [-] jùxíng (gigantic-scale) <非谓形容词> giant, mammoth: ~飞船 giant airliner || ~公司 giant corporation || ~计算机 giant computer '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
~卡车 heavy duty truck || ~武器 heavy weaponry || ~肝炎 serious Hepatitis 17 重型 [-] zhòngxíng (heavy-type) <非谓形容词> heavy-duty: ~卡车 heavy duty truck || ~武器 heavy weaponry || ~肝炎 serious Hepatitis '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
~飞机场 a small scale airport || ~动物 a small animal || ~会议 a small meeting 31 小型 [-] xiǎoxíng (small-size) <非谓形容词> small size: ~飞机场 a small scale airport || ~动物 a small animal || ~会议 a small meeting '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 '216 Thick, thin, fat 粗, 细, 胖 (cū, xì, pàng)
stout, portly 9 富态 [-態] fùtài (wealthy-looking) stout, portly: ~的老太太 a stout old lady || 长得~ sb. is plump '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
symmetric, trim, well-proportioned 6 匀称 [-稱] yúnchèn (even-match) symmetric, trim, well-proportioned: 身材~ a trim figure || 比例 (bǐlì) ~ well-proportioned || 排列~ a perfect symmetry '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
opposite, reverse 23 反 [-] fǎn (turn over, opposite) opposite, reverse: ~着拿 hold upside down || 读~了 read in an opposite order || ~面 the reverse side '218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
pointed, sharp 4 尖 [-] jiān (pointed) pointed, sharp: ~下巴 a pointed chin || ~鼻子 a sharp nose || ~嘴巴 a sharp mouth '222 Hard, soft, heavy, light, sharp, dull 硬, 软, 重, 轻, 尖锐, 钝 (yìng, ruǎn,
soft, spongy 5 松软 [鬆軟] sōngruǎn (loose-soft) soft, spongy: ~的蛋糕 (dàngāo) fluffy cakes || ~的草地 the soft grass || ~的沙滩 (shātān) the soft beach '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
poor, lacking 14 贫乏 [貧-] pínfá (poor-lack) poor, lacking: 生活~ poor life || 资源~ lacking resource || ~的山区 poor mountain areas '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
a part of, a portion of 16 一部分 [-] yībùfèn (one-part) a part of, a portion of: ~人 some people || ~地区 part of the region || ~工作 part of work '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
yang, positive 10 阳 [陽] yáng (yang, sun, positive) yang, positive: ~极 the positive pole '229 Old, young, strong, weak 老, 小, 强壮, 弱 (lǎo, xiǎo, qiángzhuàng, ruò)
strong, powerful 7 强壮 [-壯] qiángzhuàng (strong-robust) strong, powerful: ~的身体 strong body || 长得~ look strong || 四肢~ powerful limbs '229 Old, young, strong, weak 老, 小, 强壮, 弱 (lǎo, xiǎo, qiángzhuàng, ruò)
weak, poor 10 虚弱 [-] xūruò (feeble-weak) weak, poor: 身体~ be in a poor health || ~的声音 in a weak voice '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
popular 12 流行 [-] liúxíng (diffuse-go) popular: ~歌曲 popular songs || ~服装 popular clothes || ~的看法 the popular view '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
temporary 23 暂时 [暫時] zànshí (temporary-time) temporary: ~现象 (xiànxiàng) a temporary phenomenon || ~的失败 (shībài) a temporary failure || ~停止 temporarily discontinued '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
temporary 24 临时 [臨時] línshí (provisional-time) temporary: ~工作 a temporary job || ~会议 a temporary meeting || ~住所 a temporary residence '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
bad, poor 18 差 [-] chà (mistake, bad) bad, poor: 吃得~ eat poorly || 住得 ~ live poorly || 质量 (zhìliàng) ~ bad quality '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 '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) 236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
~白pure white || 目的不~ impurity purpose 23 纯 [純] chún (pure) 238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
a heavenly steed soaring across the skies-a powerful and unconstrained style (of writing, calligraphy, etc.) 16 天马行空 [-馬--] tiānmǎ-xíngkōng (heavenly-horse-run-sky) a heavenly steed soaring across the skies-a powerful and unconstrained style (of writing, calligraphy, etc.): ~的想象 the unconstrained imagination || 她的写作~, 让人难以理解. Her writing is so unconstrained that it is hard to understand. '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
战地记者的工作环境很~. The working environment of the war correspondent is very difficult. || ~的道路 a perilous road 19 艰险 [艱險] jiānxiǎn (hard-dangerous) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
popular, common 38 通俗 [-] tōngsú (common-vulgar) popular, common: ~歌曲 (gēqǔ) popular songs || ~的话simple words || 拿~的话来讲use a common expression 679 '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
important 4 重要 [-] zhòngyào (important-key) important: ~问题important problems || ~工作important work || ~事情important things '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
important, essential 5 要紧 [-緊] yàojǐn (key-urgent) important, essential: ~的事important things || 身体~. Health is very important. || 你忙吧, 我的事不~. Go on with your business. Don’t worry about me. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
of the first importance, chief 8 首要 [-] shǒuyào (primary-importance) of the first importance, chief: ~问题most important issue || ~目标priority goal || ~任务the most important task '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
most important, of the utmost importance 15 至关重要 [-關--] zhìguānzhòngyào (most-crux-important) most important, of the utmost importance: ~的问题 the crucial question || ~的 '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
a case involving human life is one of supreme importance 16 人命关天 [--關-] rénmìng guāntiān (man’s-life-relate-heaven) a case involving human life is one of supreme importance: 安乐死和流产都是~的问 题. Euthanasia and abortion are both involved in taking life of a human being. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
less important, secondary 23 次要 [-] cìyào (secondary-important) less important, secondary: ~问 题secondary questions || ~地位a position of secondary importance || ~方 面secondary aspect '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. '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
strong, powerful 1 强 [強] qiáng (strong) strong, powerful: 能力 ~ strong ability || 她的 化学很~, 物理就弱一些. His chemistry is strong and his physics is weak. || 记忆力 ~ good memory '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
big and powerful, formidable 2 强大 [-] qiángdà (strong-big) big and powerful, formidable: ~的 力量powerful force || ~的对手powerful opponents ||功能~ powerful function '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
powerful, forceful 3 强劲 [-勁] qiángjìng (strong-vibrant) powerful, forceful: ~的风 strong winds || 经济~增长stronger growth in economy || 涨势 (zhǎngshì) ~ a dynamic uptrend '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
strong, powerful 5 有力 [-] yǒulì (have-strength) strong, powerful: ~支持strong support ||他的双手很~. His hands are very strong. || ~地推动公司的发展 vigorously promote the development of the company '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
(of country) powerful and prosperous 8 强盛 [-] qiángshèng (strong-prosperous) (of country) powerful and prosperous: ~的国家a strong country || 中国在十八世纪的时候很~. China was strong and prosperous in the 18th century. '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
他开着一辆豪华 (háohuá) 车, 看起来很~. He was driving a fancy car and looked very imposing. || 我们得杀杀他的~. We should puncture his arrogance. 9 威风 [-風] wēifēng (power-prestige) 242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
powerful, mighty 10 威武 [-] wēiwǔ (powerful-valiant) powerful, mighty: ~的军官a mighty military officer || ~的样子the impressive looking || 相貌~ be impressive in appearance '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
thousands upon thousands of men and horses – a powerful army, a mighty force 15 千军万马 [-軍萬馬] qiānjūn-wànmǎ (1000-soldier-10, 000-horse) thousands upon thousands of men and horses – a powerful army, a mighty force: 中国的高考如同~过独木桥. The Chinese college entrance exam is so competitive that it seems like a 1,000 horses crossing in a canoe. '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
~成果consolidate results || ~知识strengthen your knowledge || ~地 位consolidate position 17 巩固 [鞏-] gǒnggù (consolidate-stabilize) 244 Clean, corrupted 腐败 (fǔbài)
collusion between power and money, corruption 11 权钱交易 [權錢--] quánqián jiāoyì (power-money-exchange) collusion between power and money, corruption: 搞~ do the collusion between power and money '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
have the support of the people 26 得人心 [-] dé rénxīn (get-man’s-heart) have the support of the people: 大~ have the support of the people || ~的好事. This positive event has the support of the people. || 这件事 ~. This item has the support of the people. 695 '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
hot,popular 27 热 [熱] rè (hot) hot,popular: 移民~ immigration craze || 经商~ intense popular interest in doing business || 英语~ popular enthusiasm for learning English '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
arousing popular interest 28 热门 [熱門] rèmén (hot-subject) arousing popular interest: ~话题 popular topic || ~人物 popular character || ~新闻 popular news '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
popular 29 香 [-] xiāng (fragrant, popular) popular: 吃~ very popular || 他现在 ~得很. He is very popular right now. '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) 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 '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
nature, disposition 2 天生 [-] tiānshēng (natural-born) nature, disposition: ~爱美 natural beauty || ~性格温和 naturally warm character || ~的领袖 (lǐngxiù) natural leader '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
manual work, man power 16 人工 [-] réngōng (man-worked) manual work, man power: ~湖 manmade lake || ~心脏 artificial heart || ~降雨 artificial rain '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
adoptive father, a man whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster father and godfather in Western countries without religious or legal complications 7 干爸 [乾-] gānbà (adopt-father) adoptive father, a man whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster father and godfather in Western countries without religious or legal complications: 认~ have an adoptive father '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
adoptive mother, a woman whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster mother and godmother in Western countries without religious or legal complications 8 干妈 [乾媽] gānmā (adopt-mother) adoptive mother, a woman whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster mother and godmother in Western countries without religious or legal complications: 认~ have an adoptive mother '252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
hypocritical 19 伪善 [僞-] wěishàn (pretend-kind) hypocritical: ~的声音 a hypocritical voice || ~行为 hypocritical voice '252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
hypocritically, insincerely courteous 21 假惺惺 [-] jiǎ xīngxīng (fake-hypercritic) hypocritically, insincerely courteous: ~地哭 cry in an insincere way || ~地安慰 (ānwèi) insincerely comfort '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
pampered and spoiled since childhood 21 娇生惯养 [嬌-慣養] jiāoshēng guànyǎng (delicate-live-spoiled-raise) pampered and spoiled since childhood: 对孩子~ be pampered and spoiled since childhood || ~的孩子 a pampered and spoiled child '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
bold and powerful 23 勇猛 [-] yǒngměng (brave-violent) bold and powerful: ~杀敌 boldly and powerfully kill one’s enemies || 打仗~ boldly fight || ~的大力士 powerful warrior '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
positive, enthusiastic 10 积极 [積極] jījí (amass-utmost point) positive, enthusiastic: ~工 作work actively || ~参加慈善 (císhàn) 活动actively participate in charity || ~进取 (jìnqǔ) set high goals for oneself '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) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
不断~ continuous progress || 积极~ positive progress || ~精神 spirit of progress 2 进取 [進-] jìnqǔ (advance-seek) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
arrogate all powers to oneself, monopolize power 20 专权 [專權] zhuānquán (monopolize-power) arrogate all powers to oneself, monopolize power: 大臣~ A government office who consolidates power || 独断 (dúduàn) ~ exclusive rights, power '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
positive, directly, openly 7 正面 [-] zhèngmiàn (direct-manner) positive, directly, openly: ~回答 direct response || ~引导 direct guidance || ~例子 a direct example '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
erotic, pornography 11 色情 [-] sèqíng (erotic sexual desire-lust) erotic, pornography: ~行业 sex and pornography business || ~电影 porn movie '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
pornographic, dirty 12 黄色 [-] huángsè (yellow-color) pornographic, dirty: ~小说 pornographic novel || ~电影pornographic movie || ~网站pornographic website '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
vulgar, in poor taste 15 俗气 [-氣] súqì (vulgar-taste) vulgar, in poor taste: 眼光~ tacky taste || 她穿得很~. The clothes she wears are in poor taste. '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
full of tenderness or affection (for a person of the opposite sex) 26 多情 [-] duōqíng (excessive-affection) full of tenderness or affection (for a person of the opposite sex): ~的姑娘 an over-affectionate young girl '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge 11 任劳任怨 [-勞--] rènláo rènyuàn (bear-work-bear-complait) work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge: ~地工作. Work hard without any complaint. || ~的人 a man who bears responsibility without grudge || 对工作~ has/have grievance for one’s work '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
with a tiger’s head and a snake’s tail- fine start and poor finish 20 虎头蛇尾 [-頭--] hǔtóu shéwěi (tiger-head-snake-tail) with a tiger’s head and a snake’s tail- fine start and poor finish: 这个故事~ The story begins dramatically, but the plot peters out before the end. || 她做事总是~. She always starts off with a bang but ends with a whimper. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
almighty, all-powerful 7 全能 [-] quánnéng (all-capable) almighty, all-powerful: ~运动员allround athlete, all-rounder || 个人~冠军 (guànjūn) all-round champion '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
omnipotent, all-powerful 8 万能 [萬-] wànnéng (omni-capable) omnipotent, all-powerful: ~胶水 (jiāoshuǐ) all-purpose adhesive || 金钱是~的. Money is everything. || ~的上 帝all-powerful God '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
have full scope for one’s talents, be able to develop one’s ability to the full, have great possibilities 33 大有作为 [---為] dàyǒuzuòwéi (greatly-have-achievement) have full scope for one’s talents, be able to develop one’s ability to the full, have great possibilities: 年轻人在这里会 ~. There are plenty of opportunities for young people. || 她又聪明又努力, 以后会~. She is smart and hardworking, and she’ll make a big difference in the future. '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
show the wolf into the house (idiom), to introduce a potential source of trouble 27 引狼入室 [-] yǐnlángrùshì (lead-wolf-enter-home) show the wolf into the house (idiom), to introduce a potential source of trouble: 这么做简 直就是~. Doing such a thing is almost like opening the door to a dangerous person. || 他聘请 (pìnqǐng) 了一位CEO, 结果~, 把公司搞垮了. He hired this CEO in which he opened the door to a dangerous person because the CEO took the company down eventually.'268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
booming, popular 1 火 [-] huǒ (fire) booming, popular: 这首歌很~. This song is really popular. || 卖得~ sth. sells very well || 生意~. Business is booming. '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
like the sun at midday, at the summit of one’s power 10 如日中天 [-] rúrìzhōngtiān (like-the sun-middle-day) like the sun at midday, at the summit of one’s power: 他的事业 (shìyè) ~. His career is moving into top gear. || 做了那件大事以后, 现在他的支持率 (zhīchí lǜ) ~. After doing that big thing, his approval ratings are now in full bloom. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
fiery (temper), popular 5 火爆 [-] huǒbào (fire-crack) fiery (temper), popular: 脾气~ bad temper, be very fiery || 现在卖得最~的商品 the most popular item to sell now || 生意~. Business is very good. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
the vast territory with a sparse population 24 地广人稀 [-廣--] dìguǎng rénxī (land-vast-people-sparse) the vast territory with a sparse population: 这个国家~. This vast country is sparsely populated. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
isolated, without support or sympathy 27 孤立 [-] gūlì (lonely-exist) isolated, without support or sympathy: ~发 展develop in isolation || 她虽然学习好, 但是别的孩子都不喜欢她, 所以她 很~. Her academic performance is a very good, but the other children don’t like her. So she is so isolated. || ~的事实isolated facts '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. '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)
lose a family fortune, be reduced to poverty 17 倾家荡产 [傾-蕩產] qīngjiā dàngchǎn (empty-property-exhaust-property) lose a family fortune, be reduced to poverty: 弄得~ cause the lose of a fortune || 他的工厂因为造假被罚得~. Because his factory made counterfeit goods, he was fined into poverty. 769 '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
wealthy and poverty 1 贫富 [貧-] pínfù (poor-rich) wealthy and poverty: ~差距 wealth-poverty gap '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
poor 11 穷 [窮] qióng (limited) poor: ~人 a poor person || ~孩子a poor child || ~爸爸 a poor dad || ~光蛋 poor man '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
impoverished, poverty 12 贫困 [貧-] pínkùn (impoverished-stranded) impoverished, poverty: 生活~ an impoverished life || ~家庭 an impoverished household || ~地区 an impoverished area '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
poor, poverty-stricken 14 贫寒 [貧-] pínhán (impoverished-poor) poor, poverty-stricken: 家境~ the family financial situation is in a poor state || 出身~ come from a poor family || ~人家 impoverished family '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
poor, impoverished 15 贫穷 [貧窮] pínqióng (impoverished-limited) poor, impoverished: 生活~ an impoverished life || ~家庭 an impoverished family || 摆脱~ shake off poverty '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
impoverished, destitute 16 穷苦 [窮-] qióngkǔ (poor-suffering) impoverished, destitute: ~人家 a poverty -stricken family || 生活~ life is impoverished '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
on the spot 28 就地 [-] jiùdì (at-spot) on the spot: ~开会 to conduct a meeting on the spot || ~免职 (miǎnzhí) to immediately remove sb. of his post || 发现问题以 后要~解决. After discovering the issue, it must immediately be resolved. '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
do sth. spontaneously or without much thought or effort, casually 34 信手 [-] xìnshǒu (randomly-hand) do sth. spontaneously or without much thought or effort, casually: ~乱画 doodle || ~挑选两张照片 casually pick two pictures || ~举了一个例子 effortlessly give an example '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
be certain, be positive 26 肯定 [-] kěndìng (affirm-certainty) be certain, be positive: ~会受欢fl definitely will be welcome || ~高兴 definitely happy || ~愿意 definitely willing '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
deliberately, on purpose 17 故意 [-] gùyì (deliberate-intention) deliberately, on purpose: ~说 错 deliberately said incorrectly || ~骗他 deliberately deceived him || ~捣乱 (dǎoluàn) deliberately make trouble '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
as much as possible 13 尽量 [盡-] jǐnliàng (to-full) as much as possible: ~全面 as comprehensive as possible || ~多吃一点 try to have more || ~帮他一点. Please try to help him a little bit. '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
as far as possible 14 尽可能 [盡--] jǐnkěnéng (as far as-possible) as far as possible: ~大 as large as possible || ~多 as much as possible || ~快地完成工作. Complete the task as fast as possible. '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
as fast as possible 15 尽快 [盡-] jǐnkuài (as far as-fast) as fast as possible: ~解决 (jiějué) resolve as quickly as possible || ~学会开车 study how to drive a car as quickly as possible || ~答复. Answer as quickly as possible. '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
as soon as possible 16 从速 [從-] cóngsù (pursue-speed) as soon as possible: ~准备 prepare as soon as possible || ~安排 arrange as soon as possible || ~回复. Reply as soon as possible. '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
at the last moment, temporary 17 临时 [臨時] línshí (just before-time) at the last moment, temporary: ~决定 a last minute decision || ~工作 part-time job || ~找个人来帮忙 find someone to help at the last minute '286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
stubbornly (indicates that sth. turns out just the opposite of what one would expect or what would be normal), just 11 偏偏 [-] piānpiān (specially-reduplication) stubbornly (indicates that sth. turns out just the opposite of what one would expect or what would be normal), just: ~不知道 just don’t know || ~如此 unfortunately it’s this way || ~不听 just wouldn’t listen '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
完全~ completly opposite || ~的作用 opposite effect || 她的想法常常与别人~. His thoughts are often different from others. 21 相反 [-] xiāngfǎn (mutual-opposite) 288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
don’t imagine that it’s possible 22 休想 [-] xiūxiǎng (don’t-imagine) don’t imagine that it’s possible: ~知 道. I didn’t know it was possible || ~逃跑 (táopǎo). Don’t think escape is possible. '299 Conjunctions, expressing supposition 假设连词 (jiǎshè liáncí)
if, supposing that 1 如果 [-] rúguǒ (as if-result) if, supposing that: ~早一点出发, 就能 见到他. If you had started earlier, you would have seen him. || 中国人觉得 ~喝凉牛奶, 就会肚子疼. Chinese people think you will have a stomachache if you drink cold milk. '299 Conjunctions, expressing supposition 假设连词 (jiǎshè liáncí)
if, supposing that 2 假如 [-] jiǎrú (suppose-if) if, supposing that: ~天气好, 我就会去公 园跑步. If the weather is good, I will go jogging in the park. || ~你愿意的话, 我们就一起去吧. Let’s go together, if you like. '300 Conjunctions, causative 因果连词 (yīnguǒ liáncí)
~病去 世. He died of an illness. || ~害怕而报警call the police for fear || ~失业 (shīyè) 3 因 [-] yīn (because of) 300 Conjunctions, causative 因果连词 (yīnguǒ liáncí)
to this end, for this reason (or purpose), in this connection 8 为此 [爲-] wèicǐ (for-this) to this end, for this reason (or purpose), in this connection: 老王的孩子考上了北京大学, ~他感到骄傲. The old Wang’s child was admitted to Peking University, and he was proud of it. || 这个孩子的 娃娃坏了, ~她哭了很久. This girl had a long cry when her doll broke. '301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
accordingly, so, then, thereupon, hence, as a result 1 于是 [於-] yúshì (from-that) accordingly, so, then, thereupon, hence, as a result: 他觉得创业 (chuàngyè) 比上大学更重要, ~从哈佛大学辍学 (chuòxué) 了. He felt that starting a business was more important than going to college, so he dropped out of Harvard University. || 他喜欢喝拿铁 (nátiě, latte), 得了糖尿病 (tángniàobìng) 以后不能喝拿铁了, ~只好喝黑咖啡. He liked to drink lattes, but he couldn’t drink lattes anymore when he got diabetes, so he had to drink black coffee.'301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
so that, in order to, so as to, with the aim of, for the purpose of 3 以便 [-] yǐbiàn (therefore-so as to) so that, in order to, so as to, with the aim of, for the purpose of: 请大声点说, ~大家都能听到. Please speak up so that everyone can hear you. || 这部电影请了很多美国明星, ~吸引观众. The film invited lots of American movie stars to attract the audience. '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)
possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的 4 之 [-] zhī (grow, go, of) possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的: 《美国~音》Voice of America || 三口~家a family of three people || 原因~一one of the reasons '