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)
they, them (for inanimate objects) 22 它们 [-們] tā men (it-suffix) they, them (for inanimate objects): 这句 话里有两个错字, 把~找出来. There are two wrong words in this sentence, please find them. '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
one’s own, native 34 本 [-] běn (root) one’s own, native: ~校our school || ~计划the present plan || ~公司的产品the products of our company '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
mature and sophisticated woman 54 熟女 [-] shúnǚ (mature-female) mature and sophisticated woman: 在台 湾30多岁的女性都可以叫~. In Taiwan, a woman who is more than 30 years old can be called a mature woman. 年龄 [-齡] niánlíng (year-age) age: 入学~ school age || 退休~ retirement age || 结婚~ marriageable age '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
(informal) father’s mother, paternal grandmother 14 奶奶 [-] nǎinǎi (grandma-grandma) (informal) father’s mother, paternal grandmother: 王/李~ Grandmother Wang/Grandmother Li || 老~ old grandmother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
~关系 kinship relationship || 近~ close relatives 1 亲属 [親屬] qīnshǔ (parent-category) 003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
immediate family members 2 直系亲属 [--親屬] zhíxì qīnshǔ (straight-link-parent-category) immediate family members: 父母和子女都是~. Parents and children are immediate family members. '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
close relatives 3 近亲 [-親] jìnqīn (close-relative) close relatives: ~结婚 consanguineous marriage, intermarriage || ~繁殖 (fánzhí) inbreeding '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
same generation 5 平辈 [-輩] píngbèi (same-generation) same generation: 在中国, 跟 长辈说话得很小心, 而跟~说话就可以很随便. In China, when talking to '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
younger generation 6 晚辈 [-輩] wǎnbèi (later-generation) younger generation: 关心~ care for the younger generation || 春节时候 ~给长辈拜年是中国人的传统. It is a tradition for Chinese people to pay a New Year’s greeting to their elders during the Spring Festival. '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
relative 9 亲戚 [親-] qīnqī (relative by blood-relative by marriage) relative: 远房 ~ distant relatives || ~关系 kinship '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)
paternal grandparents 13 祖父母 [-] zǔfùmǔ (grand-parents) paternal grandparents: 外~ maternal grandparents || 养~ support one’s grandparents '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
paternal grandfather 14 祖父 [-] zǔfù (ancestor-father) paternal grandfather: 外~ maternal grandfather '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
paternal grandmother 15 祖母 [-] zǔmǔ (ancestor-mother) paternal grandmother: 外~ maternal grandfather '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
paternal grandfather 16 爷爷 [爺爺] yéye (grandpa-reduplication) paternal grandfather: 我~ my grandfather || 老~ an old grandfather || 张~ Grandfather Zhang '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
paternal grandmother 17 奶奶 [-] nǎinai (grandma-reduplication) paternal grandmother: 我~ my grandmother || 老~ an old grandmother || 李~ Grandmother Li '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
maternal grandfather 18 外公 [-] wàigōng (maternal-grandpa) maternal grandfather '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
maternal grandmother 19 外婆 [-] wàipó (maternal-grandma) maternal grandmother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
father 21 父亲 [-親] fùqīn (father-parent) father: 亲生~ biological father || ~节 Father’s Day '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
father 23 爸爸 [-] bàba (father-reduplication) father: 当 ~ be a father '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
father’s elder brother, uncle 25 伯伯 [-] bóbo (elder uncle-reduplication) father’s elder brother, uncle: 张~ Uncle Zhang || 大~ the eldest uncle '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
father’s elder brother, uncle 26 伯父 [-] bófù (elder-father) father’s elder brother, uncle: 大~ the eldest uncle || 二~ the second uncle '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
aunt (father’s elder brother’s wife 27 伯母 [-] bómǔ (elder-mother) aunt (father’s elder brother’s wife: 大~ wife of the eldest uncle || 二~ wife of the second uncle '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
father’s younger brother, uncle 28 叔叔 [-] shūshu (uncle-reduplication) father’s younger brother, uncle: 小~ the youngest uncle || 李 ~ Uncle Li 11 '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
wife of father’s younger brother, aunt 29 婶婶 [嬸嬸] shěnshen (aunt-reduplication) wife of father’s younger brother, aunt: 大~ wife of father’s first younger brother || 二~ wife of father’s second younger brother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
husband of one’s father’s sister/one’s father’s sister, aunt 31 姑父/母 [-] gūfù/mǔ (paternal aunt-father/mother) husband of one’s father’s sister/one’s father’s sister, aunt: (more commonly to use 姑姑, 姑妈, 姑父) 大~ the eldest aunt/aunt’s husband '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
father-in-law 33 岳父 [-] yuèfù (by marriage-father) father-in-law '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
older paternal male cousin/paternal male cousin/older paternal female cousin/younger paternal female cousin 43 堂兄/弟/姐/妹 [-] tángxiōng/dì/jiě/mèi (paternal-older brother/younger brother/older sister/younger sister) older paternal male cousin/paternal male cousin/older paternal female cousin/younger paternal female cousin '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
cousins older than oneself (children of one’s mother or father) older brother/maternal female cousins/paternal or maternal cousin who is older than oneself/paternal or maternal cousin who is younger than oneself) 44 表兄/弟/姐/妹 [-] biǎo xiōng/dì/jiě/mèi (maternal cousins) cousins older than oneself (children of one’s mother or father) older brother/maternal female cousins/paternal or maternal cousin who is older than oneself/paternal or maternal cousin who is younger than oneself) '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
illegitimate son/illegitimate daughter, child born out of wedlock 65 私生子/女 [-] sīshēngzǐ/nǚ (private-born-son/daughter) illegitimate son/illegitimate daughter, child born out of wedlock: 他有两个~. He has two illegitimate children. '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
facial features 7 眉眼 [-] méiyǎn (eyebrow-eye) facial features: ~清秀 delicate features || 小王是一个不知道~高低的人. Little Wang doesn’t know how to read a person’s thoughts from his/her face. '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
patient 11 病人 [-] bìngrén (ill-person) patient: 抢救 (qiǎngjiù) ~ provide emergency treatment to a patient || 耐心对待 ~ treat patients with patience '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
mental patient 19 精神病人 [-] jīngshénbìngrén (psychosis-man) mental patient: 照顾~ take care of mental patient '005 Moral characters 人品 (rénpǐn)
swindler, cheater 19 骗子 [騙-] piànzǐ (swindle-suffix) swindler, cheater: 大~ big cheater || 国际~ international swindlers '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
authority, great master 6 大家 [-] dàjiā (big-school) authority, great master: 书法~ great master of calligraphy || 文学 ~ literary authority '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
illiterate 23 文盲 [-] wénmáng (literacy-blind) illiterate: 半~ semi-literate || 消灭~ eliminate illiteracy '008 Identification 认同 (rèntóng)
native 9 本地人 [-] běndìrén (this-place-people) native: 上海~ Shanghai natives || 地道的~ authentic natives '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
classmate 2 同学 [-學] tóngxué (together-study) classmate: 同班~ classmates || 她 是我的~. She is my classmate. '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
partner, cohort, confederate 4 同伙 [-夥] tónghuǒ (same-group) partner, cohort, confederate: 犯罪 (fànzuì) ~ criminal associates '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
graduate student 13 研究生 [-] yánjiūshēng (research-student) graduate student: 他带了五 个~. He has five graduate students. '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
人大~ representative of National People’s Congress || 留学生~ international student representative 16 代表 [-] dàibiǎo (substitute-manifest) 010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
rat, mouse 31 鼠 [-] shǔ (mouse) rat, mouse: 大~ big mouse || 死~ dead mouse/rat '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
laboratory mouse 34 小白鼠 [-] xiǎobáishǔ (little-white-rat) laboratory mouse '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
cattle, scalper, ox 45 黄牛 [黃-/-黃-] lǎohuángniú (yellow-ox) cattle, scalper, ox: 一头~ an ox || 老~精神 willing ox spirit '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
alligator 54 短吻鳄 [--鰐] duǎnwěn’è (short-lip-crocodile) alligator: 一只~ an alligator '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
bat 66 蝙蝠 [-] biānfú (bat) bat: 一只~ a bat '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
kirin, a mythical hooved chimerical creature. 麒 is male and 麟 female. 74 麒麟 [-] qílín (male kirin-female kirin) kirin, a mythical hooved chimerical creature. 麒 is male and 麟 female.: 一只~ a kirin || ~送子. The (auspicious) kirin delivers the child. '011 Poultry, domestic animals 家禽, 家畜 (jiāqín, jiāchù)
cat 8 猫 [貓] māo (cat) cat: 野~ wildcat, stray cat || 小~ kitten '011 Poultry, domestic animals 家禽, 家畜 (jiāqín, jiāchù)
sheep, goat 10 羊 [-] yáng (sheep) sheep, goat: 三只/头~ three sheep || 养~ raise sheep || 小~ lamb '011 Poultry, domestic animals 家禽, 家畜 (jiāqín, jiāchù)
goat 11 山羊 [-] shānyáng (mountain-goat) goat: 一头/只~ a goat '011 Poultry, domestic animals 家禽, 家畜 (jiāqín, jiāchù)
cattle 14 牛 [-] niú (cow) cattle: 一头~ a cow || 公/母~ a bull/a cow '011 Poultry, domestic animals 家禽, 家畜 (jiāqín, jiāchù)
ox, cattle 16 黄牛 [黃-] huángniú (yellow-cow) ox, cattle: 饲养~ raise cattle || 老~ old ox, a willing ox-person who is diligent and conscientious in serving the people '014 Flowers and grass 花草 (huācǎo)
carnation 8 康乃馨 [-] kāngnǎixīn (transliteration) carnation: 一束~ a bunch of carnations '015 Grains, cash crops 粮食, 经济作物 (liángshí, jīngjì zuòwù)
wheat 2 小麦 [-麥] xiǎo mài (small-wheat) wheat: 种~ plant wheat || 收~ harvest wheat || ~粉wheat flour '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 '016 Vegetables, fruits 蔬菜, 水果 (shūcài, shuǐguǒ)
tomato 10 西红柿 [-紅-] xīhóngshì (western-red-persimmon) tomato: ~炒鸡蛋 scrambled eggs with tomato || ~鸡蛋汤 tomato and egg soup || 新鲜~ fresh tomatoes 41 '016 Vegetables, fruits 蔬菜, 水果 (shūcài, shuǐguǒ)
watermelon 18 西瓜 [-] xīguā (western-melon) watermelon: ~汁watermelon juice '016 Vegetables, fruits 蔬菜, 水果 (shūcài, shuǐguǒ)
jujube, dates 32 枣 [棗] zǎo (jujube) jujube, dates: ~树 jujube tree || 红~ red dates || 青~ green dates '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
facial features 12 五官 [-] wǔguān (five-organ) facial features: ~端正 (duānzhèng) wellproportioned facial features || ~科 Ophthalmology '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
sweat 86 汗 [-] hàn (sweat) sweat: 出~ sweat || 擦~ wipe sweat '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
sweat 87 汗水 [-] hànshuǐ (sweat-water) sweat: 辛勤 (xīnqín) 的~ sweat after hard work || 一滴~ a drop of sweat || 满身~ covered in sweat '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
defecate, have a bowel movement, shit 95 大便 [-] dàbiàn (major-excrement) defecate, have a bowel movement, shit: ~通畅 (tōngchàng) bowels open || ~不通 (suffer from) constipation '018 Plant parts 植物部分 (zhíwù bùfēn)
vine, cane, rattan 13 藤 [-] téng (vine) vine, cane, rattan: 葡萄 (pútao) ~ grapevine || 一根~ a vine '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
material, substance 4 物质 [-質] wùzhì (object-substance) material, substance: ~需要 material needs || ~基础 (j(ateribasic materials || ~文化 materialistic culture '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
raw (or rough) material 11 原料 [-] yuánliào (raw-material) raw (or rough) material: 工业~ industrial materials || ~不足 the raw materials are insufficient '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
material 12 材料 [-] cáiliào (material-material) material: 建筑~ building materials || 化工~ chemical materials '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
goods and materials 14 物资 [-資] wùzī (goods-material) goods and materials: 军用~ goods and materials for military use || 废旧~ waste and old materials '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
that 3 那 [-] nà (that) that: ~是谁的书? Whose book is that? || ~一天that day '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
that 4 那个 [-個] nàge (that-MW) that: ~人that person || ~男孩 that boy || ~夏天 that summer '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
the latter 7 后者 [後-] hòuzhě (latter-one) the latter: 老王和老李是好朋友, 前 者是老师, ~ 是医生. The old Wang and the old Li are good friends. The former is a teacher, the latter is a doctor. '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
what 23 什么 [-麽] shénme (what-affix) what: 你要~菜? Which dish do you want? || 你想写~? What do you want to write? || 你想说~? What do you want to speak? '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
what kind of 24 什么样 [-麽樣] shénme yàng (what-like) what kind of: ~的衣服 what kind of clothes || ~的人what kind of person || ~的情况 what kind of circumstances '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
board, plank, plate 1 板 [-] bǎn (board of wood) board, plank, plate: 木~ wood board || 黑 ~ blackboard || 木地~ wood floor || 平~电脑 flat screen computer || 一块~ a piece of board '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
flat, thin piece, slice, flake 3 片 [-] piàn (slice) flat, thin piece, slice, flake: 土豆~ slices of potato || 肉~ slices of meat '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
nature 1 大自然 [-] dàzìrán (vast-nature) nature: 热爱~ love nature || 美丽的~ beautiful nature '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
constellation 11 星座 [-] xīngzuò (star-constellation) constellation: 大熊~ bear constellation || 十二~ 12 constellations '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Saturn 19 土星 [-] tǔxīng (soil-star) Saturn '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
satellite 28 卫星 [衛-] wèixīng (guard-star) satellite: 一颗~ a satellite || 人造~ man made satellite || 发射~ deploy a satellite '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
the equator 37 赤道 [-] chìdào (southern-line) the equator '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
latitudinal line 39 纬线 [緯綫] wěixiàn (latitude-line) latitudinal line '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
atmosphere 40 大气层 [-氣層] dàqìcéng (atmosphere-layer) atmosphere: 地球~ the Earth’s atmosphere '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
plate (geology) 42 板块 [-塊] bǎnkuài (block-plate) plate (geology): 太平洋~ pacific plate || ~构造 plate tectonics || 非洲~ Africa plate '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
flat, plains 15 平原 [-] píngyuán (flat-plain) flat, plains: ~地区 flat land || 东部~ eastern plains || 三大~ three large plains '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
plateau, highland 16 高原 [-] gāoyuán (high-plain) plateau, highland: 黄土~ loess plateau || 青藏 (qīnɡzàng) ~ Qinghai-Tibetan plants '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
Atlantic Ocean 31 大西洋 [-] dàxīyáng (big-west-ocean) Atlantic Ocean '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
waterfall 40 瀑布 [-] pùbù (waterfall-cloth) waterfall: 世界上最著名的~ the most famous waterfall in the world '025 Meteorology 气象 (qìxiàng)
tidewater, tide 31 潮水 [-] cháoshuǐ (tide-water) tidewater, tide: ~上涨 (shàngzhǎng) rising tide '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
water 40 水 [-] shuǐ (water) water: 冷/热~ cold/hot water || 河/海/湖~ river/ ocean/lake water || 喝~ drink water '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
spring water 42 泉水 [-] quánshuǐ (spring-water) spring water: 一股~ a burst of spring water || 清凉的~ cool and refreshing spring water || 喝~ drink spring water '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
rain water 43 雨水 [-] yǔshuǐ (rain-water) rain water: 多 ~ lots of rain water || ~充沛 (chōngpèi) plentiful spring water || 缺少~ lack rainwater '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
boiling water, boiled water 44 开水 [開-] kāishuǐ (boiled-water) boiling water, boiled water: 烧~ boil water || 一杯~ a glass of boiled water '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)
tap water 46 自来水 [-來-] zìláishuǐ (self-come-water) tap water: 用~ use tap water || 供应~ supply of tap water || 吃 ~ drink tap water '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)
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)
natural gas 11 天然气 [--氣] tiānránqì (natural-gas) natural gas: 使用~ use natural gas || ~运输natural gas shipping '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
skin, leather 15 皮 [-] pí (hide, skin, leather) skin, leather: ~衣 leather clothes || ~箱 leather box || ~夹克 leather jacket '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
platinum 22 铂金 [鉑-] bójīn (platinum-gold) platinum: ~项链 platinum necklace || ~戒指 platinum ring '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
excavator 14 挖土机 [--機] wātǔjī (dig-soil-machine) excavator: 一辆/台~ an excavator '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
elevator 19 电梯 [電-] diàntī (electric-ladder) elevator: 三部~ three elevators || 自 动~ automatic elevators || 坐/乘 (chéng) ~ take an elevator '031 Tools for farming, fishing and hunting etc. 其他工具 (qítā gōngjù)
water pump 7 水泵 [-] shuǐbèng (water-pump) water pump: 农用 ~ agricultural use for water pump '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
water meter 2 水表 [-] shuǐbiǎo (water-meter) water meter: 安装 ~ install the water meter || 总 ~ general water meter '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
body temperature monitor 28 体温计 [體溫計] tǐwēnjì (body-temperature-meter) body temperature monitor: 电子~ electric thermometer || 一支 ~ one thermometer '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
boat 31 船 [-] chuán (boat, ship) boat: 一条~ one boat || 坐~ ride boat || 大/小~ big boat /small boat 81 '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
steamship, steamboat 33 轮船 [輪-] lúnchuán (wheel-boat) steamship, steamboat: 坐~ take a steamer || 一艘 (sōu) ~ a steamer || 远洋~ ocean liner '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
explosive (material) 20 炸药 [-藥] zhàyào (explosive-gunpowder) explosive (material): 两包~ two packs of explosives || 装~ load explosive || 新式~ new explosive '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
atomic bomb 33 原子弹 [--彈] yuánzǐdàn (atomic-bomb) atomic bomb: 一颗~ one atomic bomb || 投 (tóu) ~ cast atomic bomb || 制造 ~ manufacturing atomic bomb '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
theater 14 剧场 [劇場] jùchǎng (play-field) theater: 一座~ a theater || 进入~ enter a theater || 露天~ open air/ outdoor theater '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
laboratory 20 实验室 [實驗-] shíyànshì (experiment-room) laboratory: 一间~ a laboratory || 化学~ chemistry lab '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
bathroom 25 洗手间 [--間] xǐshǒujiān (wash-hand-space) bathroom: 男/女~ men/ women restroom || 上/去~ go to the bathroom '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
gate 1 大门 [-門] dàmén (large-door) gate: 学校~ school gate || 进~ enter gate || 看 (kān) ~ keep gate '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
communication hall 8 传达室 [傳達-] chuándáshì (pass-arrive/-room) communication hall: 一 间~ a communication room || 学校 ~ school communication room '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
bathroom 9 厕所 [廁-] cèsuǒ (lavatory-place) bathroom: 公共~ public bathroom || 男/女~ men/women bathroom || 上/去~ go bathroom '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
bathroom 11 卫生间 [衛-間] wèishēngjiān (hygiene-room) bathroom: 两个~ two bathrooms || 公共 ~ public bathroom '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
attic 23 阁楼 [閣樓] gélóu (chamber-building) attic: 小~ small attic '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
subway station 8 地铁站 [-鐵-] dìtiě zhàn (subway-station) subway station: 五个 ~ five subway stations || 进/出~ enter/exit subway station || 大~ a big subway station '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
station 16 站 [-] zhàn (post, station) station: 汽车~ bus station || 火车~ train station '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
rail station, bus stop 17 车站 [車-] chēzhàn (vehicle-station) rail station, bus stop: 开往~ bound for the station/headed towards || 出~ leave the station || 地下~ underground station '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
platform (in a railway station) 18 站台 [-] zhàntái (station-platform) platform (in a railway station): 火车 ~ train platform || 进入~ enter the platform || 二号~ Platform No.2 '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
gas station 26 加油站 [-] jiāyóuzhàn (add-oil-station) gas station: 一个/座~ a gas station || 新~ new gas station || 中型~ medium-sized gas station '039 Sacred architecture 祭祀建筑 (jìsì jiànzhù)
Matsu Temple 8 妈祖庙 [媽-廟] māzǔmiào (Matsu-temple) Matsu Temple: 福建 省 (fújiàn shěng) 有很多~. There are many Matsu Temples in Fujian Province. 95 '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 '040 Furniture, home appliance
refrigerator 22 冰箱 [-] bīngxiāng (ice-box) refrigerator: 一台~ a refrigerator '040 Furniture, home appliance
water heater 30 热水器 [熱--] rèshuǐqì (heat-water-appliance) water heater: 节能 ~ energy saving water heater '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
瓷~ china plate || 烤~ roast plate || 一~菜a dish 24 盘 [盤] pán (plate) 041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
plate, tray 25 盘子 [盤-] pánzi (plate-suffix) plate, tray: 一个~ a plate || 端 (duān) ~ carry a tray/plate '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
bathtub 30 浴缸 [-] yùgāng (bath-jug) bathtub: 按摩 (ànmó) ~ massage bathtub '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
coat hanger 35 衣架 [-] yījià (clothes-rack) coat hanger: 把衣服挂在~上. Put your clothes on hangers. || 塑料~ plastic coat hanger '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
time watch 48 表 [錶] biǎo (watch) time watch: 一块 ~ a watch || 男/女 ~ men/women watch || 电子 ~ electronic watch '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
match 60 火柴 [-] huǒchái (fire-firewood) match: 一根/盒 ~ a match/a box of match || 划~ strike a match '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
ornament, decoration 62 装饰 [裝飾] zhuāngshì (dress up-decorate) ornament, decoration: ~材 料finishing material || 汽车~ automobile decoration '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
the latest fashion in clothes 2 时装 [時裝] shízhuāng (fashion-dress) the latest fashion in clothes: 一 套~ a suit of fashion clothes '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
coat 8 大衣 [-] dàyī (long-clothes) coat: 冬~ winter coat || 男士~ men’s coat '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
down coat 9 羽绒服 [-絨-] yǔróngfú (feather-fabric-clothes) down coat: 女士~ women’s down coat || 长款 (kuǎn) ~ long down coat/full length down coat || 新款~ a coat in the latest style '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
raincoat 11 雨衣 [-] yǔyī (rain-clothes) raincoat '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
sweater 15 毛衣 [-] máoyī (fur-clothes) sweater: 一件a sweater '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
leather shoes 25 皮鞋 [-] píxié (leather-shoe) leather shoes: 穿~ wear leather shoes || 高 跟~ leather shoes with heels || 擦~ polish (or ‘clean’) leather shoes '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
hat 30 帽子 [-] màozi (helmet hat-suffix) hat: 一顶~ a hat || 戴~ wear hat '044 Sports, games 体育 (tǐyù)
skateboard 19 滑板 [-] huábǎn (slide-board) skateboard: 玩~ play skateboard '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
certificate 21 证 [証] zhèng (certificate) certificate: 出生~ birth certificate || 结婚~ marriage certificate '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
certificate 23 证书 [證書] zhèngshū (certificate-document) certificate: 游泳~ swimming certificate || 获得一张~ get a certificate '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
identification card 25 身份证 [--證] shēnfènzhèng (identification-proof) identification card: 办~ apply for identification card || 带~ bring your identification card '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
license plate 49 车牌 [車-] chēpái (vehicle-plate) license plate: ~号码license plate number '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
national flag 54 国旗 [國-] guóqí (national-flag) national flag: 一面~ a national flag || 升~ raise the national flag '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. '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
traditional Chinese rice pudding eaten at the Dragon Boat Festival 20 粽子 zòngzi (rice dumpling-suffix) traditional Chinese rice pudding eaten at the Dragon Boat Festival: 一个~ a rice pudding || 包~ make/wrap rice pudding '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
meat 26 肉 ròu (meat of animals) meat: 鸡~ chicken || 牛~ beef || 猪 (zhū) ~ pork || 羊~ lamb || 鱼~ fish || 一块~ a piece/chunk of meat '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
roast meat, barbecue 28 烤肉 kǎoròu (roast-meat) roast meat, barbecue: ~店 barbecue shop || 做~ make roast meat '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
吃~ eat refreshments 36 茶 (chá) 点 (tea-refreshment) refreshments: 吃~ eat refreshments '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
mineral water 52 矿泉水 [礦--] kuàngquánshuǐ (mine-spring-water) mineral water: 一 瓶~ a bottle of mineral water || 喝~ drink mineral water '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
purified water 53 纯净水 [純淨-] chúnjìngshuǐ (pure-clear-water) purified water: 一瓶~ a bottle of purified water || 喝~ drink purified water '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
tap water 54 自来水 [-來-] zìláishuǐ (self-come-water) tap water: 用~冲洗wash with tap water '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
chocolate 58 巧克力 [-] qiǎokèlì (transliteration of chocolate) chocolate: 一块~ a piece of chocolate '047 Medicine 药品 (yàopǐn)
tonic, invigorator 7 补药 [補藥] bǔyào (supplement-medicine) tonic, invigorator: 吃~ eat invigorator '047 Medicine 药品 (yàopǐn)
medicated wine 19 药酒 [藥-] yàojiǔ (medicine-alcohol) medicated wine: 喝~ drink medicated wine || 一杯~ a cup of medicated wine '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.'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)
affair, matter, thing 1 事情 [-] shìqíng (thing-affair) affair, matter, thing: ~真相 the truth of the matter '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
affair, matter, thing 2 事 [-] shì (thing, matter) affair, matter, thing: 一件~ a thing || 好/坏~ good/bad thing '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
atmosphere, air 9 气氛 [氣氛] qìfēn (air-atmosphere) atmosphere, air: 紧张的~ tense atmosphere || 节日~ festive air '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
present situation, existing circumstances 14 现状 [現狀] xiànzhuàng (current-situation) present situation, existing circumstances: 安于 ~ be content with things as they are || 改变~ change the present status || 对~不满 be dissatisfied with one’s present condition '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
situation 16 形势 [-] xíngshì (appearance-trend) situation: 国际 ~ international situation || 国内~ domestic situation || 经济~ economic situation '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
situation, circumstances 19 情况 [-況] qíngkuàng (affair-condition) situation, circumstances: 实际~ the actual situation || 紧急~ emergency || 说明自己的~ state one’s case '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
circumstances, situation, state of affairs 21 情形 [-] qíngxíng (affair-circumstance) circumstances, situation, state of affairs: 照现在的~看as the case stands || 在那样的~下in such case '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
condition, state 22 状况 [狀況] zhuàngkuàng (state-condition) condition, state: 健 康 (jiànkāng) ~ state of health || 道路~ state of the roads || 天气~ weather conditions '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
state, condition 23 状态 [狀態] zhuàngtài (state-situation) state, condition: 政府宣布进入 紧急~ the government declared a state of emergency || 这两国实际上处于 战争~. A virtual state of war exists between the two countries. '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
tendency, inclination 40 倾向 [傾-] qīngxiàng (incline-toward) tendency, inclination: 政治~ political inclination || 改变不良~ rectify the undesirable tendencies '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
a way out (of a difficult situation) 46 出路 [-] chūlù (out-path) a way out (of a difficult situation): 中国农业 的根本~ 在于机械化. The fundamental way out lies in reform and openness. || 找~ find a way out '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
irrigation ditch, medium of communication, channel 58 渠道 [-] qúdào (channel-road) irrigation ditch, medium of communication, channel: 加州的~可以把水引进沙漠. California canals can take water to the desert. || 通过各种~ through various channels || 外交 ~ diplomatic channels '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
platform 59 平台 [-臺] píngtái (flat-platform) platform: 脸书为人们提供了自由交 流的~. Facebook provides a platform for people to communicate freely. || 电 子商务~ e-commerce platform '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
气温的~ variations of temperature || 发生很大~ the great changes have taken place || 市 场在不断~. The market is in a constant state of flux. 68 变化 [變-] biànhuà (change-convert) 049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
real situation, real facts, truth 71 真相 [-] zhēnxiàng (true-appearance) real situation, real facts, truth: 不 明~ be ignorant of the facts || 查明~ discover the truth || ~大白. The truth has come out. '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
victory or defeat, success or failure 72 胜负 [勝負] shèngfù (win-lose) victory or defeat, success or failure: 不 分~ come out even || 决定 ~ decide the outcome '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
features, function 75 功能 [-] gōngnéng (work-function) features, function: 智能手机的~远 远多于普通手机. Smartphones are far more functional than ordinary phones. || ~强大 the features are powerful || 多~ multifunctional '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
consequence, aftermath 81 后果 [後-] hòuguǒ (later-result) consequence, aftermath: 严重的~ serious consequences || 不良~ bad consequences || ~不堪设想. The consequences would be too ghastly to contemplate. '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
law, regular pattern 1 规律 [規-] guīlǜ (rule-regulation) law, regular pattern: 一般~ standard rule || 基本~ basic principle || 有~ be regular '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
meaning, implication 25 含义 [-義] hányì (implied-meaning) meaning, implication: 基本~ essential meaning || 深刻的~ deep meaning || 特殊~ special meaning '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
私 ~ private life || 夜~ night life || ~方式 life method 5 生活 [-] shēnghuó (live-survive) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
news, information 13 消息 [-] xiāoxī (news-message) news, information: 听到~ hear the news || 好/坏~ good/bad information || 几个~ a few bits of information '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
information 14 信息 [-] xìnxī (information-message) information: 交流, 传递 (chuándì) ~ information exchange, to transmit information || 新~ new information || 基 本~ basic information '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)
谈~ talk about personal experience || 深有~ have an intimate knowledge of || 有了孩子以后, 他~ 到当父母是多么不容易. After having a child, he realized how difficult it is for parents. 27 体会 [體會] tǐhuì (experience-comprehend) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
what one has learned from work, study etc 29 心得 [-] xīndé (heart-get) what one has learned from work, study etc: 交 换 ~ exchange personal experience and knowledge || 谈谈学习~ talk about what one has gained from study '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
one’s (unfortunate) life experience 35 身世 [-] shēnshì (life-experience) one’s (unfortunate) life experience: 不幸的~ wretched fate || 悲惨 (bēicǎn) 的 ~ tragic life || ~不凡 unusual life '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
fate, life 43 命 [-] mìng (order, destiny, fate, life) fate, life: 他的~很好, 从小到大 没吃过苦. He’s had a good life, from a young age to adulthood he’s never endured hardship. || 救~ save one’s life '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
destiny, fate 44 命运 [-運] mìngyùn (destiny-luck) destiny, fate: 共同的~ shared destiny || 把握 (bǎwò) ~ take control of one’s destiny || ~的安排 destined arrangements '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
cruel fate, cruel life 48 苦命 [-] kǔmìng (hard-lot) cruel fate, cruel life: 她是一个~人. She has suffered a hard life. '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
tasty food, very nice to eat 53 口福 [-] kǒufú (mouth-fortunate) tasty food, very nice to eat: 有 ~ have tasty food (the good fortune of having a good meal) || 大饱 ~ eat one’s fill '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
suffering, disaster-catastrophe 58 灾难 [災難] zāinàn (disaster-calamity) suffering, disaster-catastrophe: 一场~ a disaster zone || 带来~ bring about disaster || 巨大的~ a massive disaster '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
natural and man-made calamities 59 天灾人祸 [-災-禍] tiānzāirénhuò (natural-disaster-man-made-calamity) natural and man-made calamities: 遇到~ encounter disaster || 各种 ~ multiple forms of disaster '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
famine, starvation 66 饥荒 [饑-] jīhuāng (starvation-famine) famine, starvation: 闹~ suffer from famine || 遭~ suffer from famine || 一场~ a famine (area) '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
aviation accident, plane crash 72 空难 [-難] kōngnàn (aviation-disaster) aviation accident, plane crash: 一次~ a plane crash || ~事故 an unfortunate plane crash '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)
trials and tribulations 78 患难 [-難] huànnàn (suffer-adversity) trials and tribulations: 共~ shared trials and tribulations || ~与共 go through thick and thin || ~夫妻husband and wife who have gone through difficult times together '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
feeling of gratitude or resentment 79 恩怨 [-] ēnyuàn (favor-enmity) feeling of gratitude or resentment: 个人 ~ feel a mix of gratitude and resentment || ~分明 know clearly whom to show gratitude and against whom to feel resentment '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
material benefit 81 实惠 [實-] shíhuì (material-benefit) material benefit: 有, 没有~ have, have no material benefit || 得到~ obtain material benefit || 很多~ lots of material benefits '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
hatred-hate 85 仇恨 [-] chóuhèn (hatred-hate) hatred-hate: 民族 ~ national hatred || 充 满 ~ be filled with hatred || 产生~ lead to hatred 133 '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
发生~ for a clash to occur || 戏剧 (xìjù) ~ a theatrical conflict || 地区~ a regional clash 87 冲突 [衝-] chōngtū (assault-clash) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
generation-gap 88 代沟 [-溝] dàigōu (generation-gap) generation-gap: 有~ for there to be a generation gap || 形成~ form a generational gap || 巨大的~ a large generational gap '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. '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
drum-beating announcing signaling the adjournment of the court 20 退堂鼓 [-] tuìtánggǔ (retreat-court-drum) drum-beating announcing signaling the adjournment of the court: 遇到困难就打~ retreat in the face of hardship. '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
state 14 态 [態] tài (posture, state) state: 变~ abnormal || 病~ morbid state || 常~ ordinary state || 固 ~ solid state || 液 ~ liquid state || 气~ gaseous '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
dynamic state 16 动态 [動態] dòngtài (dynamic-state) dynamic state: 工作~ trend of work || ~分析dynamic analysis || 发展~ development trend '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
format 20 格式 [-] géshì (form-style) format: 文件~ file formats || 固定~ fixed formats || 按~填表fill the form according to the format '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
natural scenic view 24 风光 [風-] fēngguāng (wind-scenery) natural scenic view: 自然 ~ natural view || ~秀丽 (xiùlì) beautiful view '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
atmosphere 34 气象 [氣-] qìxiàng (air-phenomenon) atmosphere: 新~ new look || 社会 新 ~ new social atmosphere '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
quality, nature 1 性质 [-質] xìngzhì (nature-character) quality, nature: ~不同 different qualities || 根本~ basic differences || 社会~ societal differences '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
attribute, property 2 属性 [屬-] shǔxìng (category-nature) attribute, property: 生理 ~ physiology attributes || 自然~ natural attributes || 社会~ societal attributes '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)
general character, common nature 18 共性 [-] góngxìng (common-property) general character, common nature: 有~ have commonality || 语言的 ~ common nature of languages '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
explosive, sensational 19 爆炸性 [-] bàozhàxìng (explosive-property) explosive, sensational: ~ 新闻 sensational news || ~消息 sensational information '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
proactive, take the initiative 24 主动性 [-動-] zhǔdòngxìng (initiative-nature) proactive, take the initiative: 有~ be proactive || ~强 strong initiative || 提高~ increase initiative '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
characteristic, feature 32 特征 [-徵] tèzhēng (distinguishing-character) characteristic, feature: 运动~ athletic characteristic || 共同的~ shared characteristic || 重要的~ important characteristic '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
relative superiority or inferiority 39 高下 [-] gāoxià (high-low) relative superiority or inferiority: 这两个人 的技术水平不分 ~. The two of them are equally matched in their skills. '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
difference in temperature 44 温差 [溫-] wēnchā (temperature-difference) difference in temperature: ~大 large difference in temperature '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 '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
one-sided, unilateral 20 单方 [單-] dānfāng (single-side) one-sided, unilateral: ~行为unilateral act || ~撕毁 (sīhuǐ) 合同unilaterally tear up the contract '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)
class, category, kind, type 47 类 [類] lèi (category) class, category, kind, type: 人/鸟~ human being/ birds || 感冒~药品cold drugs || 服装~商品clothing goods '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
国际/国内 ~ international flights/domestic flights || ~延误 (yánwù) flight delay || ~取消 cancel flights 60 航班 [-] hángbān (flight-schedule) t fligh: 国际/国内 ~ international flights/domestic flights || ~延误 (yánwù) flight delay || ~取消 cancel flights '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
late night shift 63 夜班 [-] yèbān (night-shift) late night shift: 上~ be on the late night shift || ~工人 night shift worker || 值~ on night shift (or duty) '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
foundation, basis 80 基础 [-] jīchǔ (fundamental-foundation) foundation, basis: ~知识rudimentary knowledge || 奠定 (diàndìng) /打~ lay the foundation for || 以事实 为~ on the basis of facts || 牢固的~ solid foundation '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
strategic pass, juncture, key moment 82 关口 [關-] guānkǒu (pass-mouth) strategic pass, juncture, key moment: 重要~ important pass || 病人现在处于生命危险的~. The patient is at a dangerous juncture. '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
nature, essence 95 本质 [-質] běnzhì (essential-nature) nature, essence: 人的~ human nature || 教育的~ the nature of education || ~问题 the nature of an issue '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
specifications, requirement 6 规格 [規-] guīgé (regulation-specification) specifications, requirement: 统一 (tǒngyī) ~ overall requirements || 多种 ~ multiple requirements || 产品~ product specifications '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
sample, plate, model 12 样板 [樣-] yàngbǎn (sample-plate) sample, plate, model: 改~ alter the sample || 标准 ~ the standard sample || ~戏model opera '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
demarcation line 13 界限 [-] jièxiàn (boundary-limit) demarcation line: 划分~ lay out a demarcation line || 打破~ remove the dividing line '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
quality, taste, appreciation 34 品味 [-] pǐnwèi (grade-taste) quality, taste, appreciation: 有 ~ have good taste in sth. || 文化 ~ cultural taste || ~高雅 (gāoyǎ) elegant appreciation '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
disgraceful situation 7 丑态 [醜態] chǒutài (disgraceful-appearance) disgraceful situation: ~百 出 lots of buffoonery '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
old-fashioned, maturity 10 老气 [-氣] lǎoqì (old-spirit) old-fashioned, maturity: ~横秋 (héngqiū) lacking in youthful vigor || 显得 ~ appear old-fashioned '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
加快~ quicken one’s pace || ~灵活 at a flexible pace || 跟上时代的~ keep pace with the times 25 步伐 [-] bùfá (march-kill) 加快~ quicken one’s pace || ~灵活 at a flexible pace || 跟上时代的~ keep pace with the times '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
脸部的~ facial expression || 丰 富的/毫无~ with great expression/ have an impassive face || ~自然wear a natural expression 27 表情 [-] biǎoqíng (expression-feeling) 脸部的~ facial expression || 丰 富的/毫无~ with great expression/ have an impassive face || ~自然wear a natural expression '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
face, features, appearance(of things), look 37 面貌 [-] miànmào (face-appearance) face, features, appearance(of things), look: 精神~ mental outlook, spirit || 本来~ original face || ~一新 take on a new look, look completely new '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
looks, features, appearance 40 长相 [長-] zhǎngxiàng (looking-appearance) looks, features, appearance: ~平常/一般 ordinary/ normal appearance || ~好 good-looking|| ~差不 多 look very much alike '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
facial features, looks, appearance 41 相貌 [-] xiàngmào (appearance-looking) facial features, looks, appearance: ~丑陋 (chǒulòu) have ugly features || ~英俊have handsome features '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
good looks, attractive, beautiful 42 美貌 [-] měimào (beautiful-looking) good looks, attractive, beautiful: 青 春~ youthful beauty || ~ 女孩儿 a beautiful girl '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)
attraction 25 吸引力 [-] xīyǐnlì (attract-power) attraction: 有 ~ attractive || 充满~ full of attraction || 强大的~ powerful attraction '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
attractive force 27 引力 [-] yǐnlì (attract-force) attractive force: 地球 ~ Earth’s gravitational force || ~弱weak attractive force || 万有~ gravity '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
motivation/propulsion 31 动力 [動-] dònglì (motivate-strength) motivation/propulsion: 强大的 ~ powerful motivation || 重要的~ important motivation || 学习~ learning motivation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
reputation 4 名声 [-聲] míngshēng (fame-reputation) reputation: ~不好bad reputation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
reputation, name 5 名气 [-氣] míngqì (fame-manner) reputation, name: ~大big name || 有 ~ be well-known '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
qualifications and record of service 7 资历 [資歷] zīlì (qualification-experience) qualifications and record of service: ~浅lack of qualifications || 政治~ political qualifications '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
great man 9 伟人 [偉-] wěirén (great-man) great man: 一代~ a great man of one generation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
senior statesman, founding member 20 元老 [-] yuánlǎo (pioneer-veteran) senior statesman, founding member: 公司~ founding member of a company || 学校~ senior statesman of a college or school '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
affluent second generation 26 富二代 [-] fù’èrdài (rich-second-generation) affluent second generation: 越来越多的~喜欢通过消费奢侈品来显示他们的身份和地位. The rapidly expanding affluent second generation is seeking to define their identity and quality of life via luxuries. '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
the second governor generation 27 官二代 [-] guān’èrdài (official-second-generation) the second governor generation: 据说中国的~更容易在政府部门担任高级职务. It is said that China’s second generation of government officials are more likely to hold senior positions in government. '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
gold digger, materialistic woman 28 拜金女 [-] bàijīnnǚ (worship-gold-girl) gold digger, materialistic woman: ~看重金钱而不是看重爱情. Materialistic women value money more than love. '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
name (of a thing or organization) 40 名称 [-稱] míngchēng (name-call) name (of a thing or organization): 学 科~ subject name || 产品~ product name || 疾病 (jíbìng) ~ disease name '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
plate, sign, brand, trademark 43 牌 [-] pái (sign, board) plate, sign, brand, trademark: 名~ famous brand || 正~ authentic product || 福特~汽车Ford car '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
plate, sign, brand, trademark 44 牌子 [-] páizi (sign-suffix) plate, sign, brand, trademark: 车~ number plate || 老/新~ old/new brand name || 砸 (zá) ~ ruin the reputation of a product or company '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
reputation 59 名誉 [-譽] míngyù (fame-reputation) reputation: 学校的~ school reputation || 丢~ lose one’s reputation || 恢复~ recover one’s reputation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
accomplishment, selfcultivation 69 修养 [-養] xiūyǎng (temper-cultivate) accomplishment, selfcultivation: 提高/加强~ elevate/enhance the mind || 有艺术 ~ be artistically accomplished '061 Feelings 感觉 (gǎnjué)
你~怎么样? How do you feel now? || 我~很舒服. I am feeling well. || 天气真暖和, ~像春 天一样. The weather is so warm. It feels like spring. 感觉 [-覺] gǎnjué (sense-feel) feel like, feel, feeling: 你~怎么样? How do you feel now? || 我~很舒服. I am feeling well. || 天气真暖和, ~像春 天一样. The weather is so warm. It feels like spring.'061 Feelings 感觉 (gǎnjué)
tactile sensation, sense of touch 7 触觉 [觸覺] chùjué (touch-sense) tactile sensation, sense of touch: ~器 官 (qìguān) tactile organ '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)
motive, motivation 18 动机 [動機] dòngjī (motivate-intention) motive, motivation: 心理~ psychological motivation || 学习~ learning motivation || ~不同different motives '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
tactic, strategy 19 策略 [-] cèlüè (stratagem-strategy) tactic, strategy: 学习~ learning strategy || 讲~ care about strategy || 改变~ change the strategy '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
strategy 20 战略 [戰-] zhànlüè (fight-strategy) strategy: 伟大~ great strategy || 发 展~ the strategy of development '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
creativity 24 创意 [創-] chuàngyì (creative-idea) creativity: 美术~ art creativity || 产 生~ have creativity || 有/没有~ creative/uncreative '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) 063 Religion, beliefs 宗教, 信仰 (zōngjiào, xìnyǎng)
Catholicism 7 天主教 [-] tiānzhǔjiào (heaven-host-religion) Catholicism '063 Religion, beliefs 宗教, 信仰 (zōngjiào, xìnyǎng)
materialism 22 唯物主义 [---義] wéiwùzhǔyì (only-material – ism) materialism: 历史~ historical materialism || 辩证~ dialectical materialism '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
nationality, ethnic group 10 民族 [-] mínzú (nationality-ethnicity) nationality, ethnic group: 五十六 个~ 56 ethnicities (the official recognized minority groups of China) || 少数~ ethnic minority || ~关系 ethnic relations '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
the Chinese Nation 12 中华民族 [-華--] zhōnghuámínzú (Chinese-ethnicity) the Chinese Nation: ~的历史 the Chinese Nation’s history || ~的子孙 descendants of the Chinese nation || ~的未来 the future of China '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
Latino 16 拉丁裔 [-] lādīngyì (Latin-descendent) Latino: ~歌手Latino singer || ~美国人Latino Americans '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 '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
group, conglomerate 21 集团 [-團] jítuán (gather-group) group, conglomerate: 领导~ leadership team || 军事~ military group '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
organization, group, team 25 团体 [團體] tuántǐ (group-body) organization, group, team: 妇女~ women’s group || 演出~ performing arts group || 小~ a small group '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
representative group, delegation 26 代表团 [--團] dàibiǎotuán (representative-group) representative group, delegation: 画家~ artist delegation || 乒乓球 ~ ping team (top athletes represented) || 三个~ three delegations '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
group, organization 27 组织 [組織] zǔzhī (group-organize) group, organization: 女工~ women workers organization || 党~ political organization || 地方~ local, regional organization '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
peer, person of the same trade, occupation, industry 35 同行 [-] tóngháng (same-profession) peer, person of the same trade, occupation, industry: 国外 ~ foreign peer || 建筑界~ peer of architecture field '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
association 41 协会 [協會] xiéhuì (associate-group) association: 机器人~ robotics association || 足球~ football (soccer) association || 作家~ a writers association '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)
status, capacity 8 身份 [-] shēnfèn (one’s-status) status, capacity: 作家~ writer (occupation) || 公开~ public identity, status || 特殊的~ special 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) '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
connections, relationship 11 关系 [關係] guānxì (connected-related) connections, relationship: 师 生~ teacher-student relations || 中美~ Chinese-American relations || 友好~ friendly relations '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
master, graduate student 16 硕士 [碩-] shuòshì (erudite-scholar) master, graduate student: 授予~学 位award a master’s degree || ~研究生master graduate student || 文学~ Master of Arts '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
undergraduate student 17 学士 [學-] xuéshì (learned-scholar) undergraduate student: ~学 位bachelor’s degree '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
nationality, citizenship:中国~ Chinese nationality || 双重~ dual nationality 19 国籍 [國-] guójí (national-origin) nationality, citizenship:中国~ Chinese nationality || 双重~ dual nationality '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
administrator 23 领导 [領導] lǐngdǎo (lead-direct) administrator: 当~ take on a leadership role || 校~ school leaders || 主要~ main leaders '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
Representative of the National People’s Congress 26 人大代表 [-] réndàdàibiǎo (people’s-congress-representative) Representative of the National People’s Congress: 选~ select a representative for the National People’s Congress || ~的意见opinions of Representative of the National People’s Congress '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
member of a legislative body, UK – Member of Parliament, U.S. – Congressman or Congresswoman 27 议员 [議員] yìyuán (congress-member) member of a legislative body, UK – Member of Parliament, U.S. – Congressman or Congresswoman: 国 会~ 国会~ congressman || 市~ city representative || 下议院~ Member of Parliament (MP) (UK politics) '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
Dragon Boat Festival 16 端午节 [--節] duānwǔjié (beginning-fifth-festival) Dragon Boat Festival: 每年农历的五月初五是~. May 5th on the Chinese lunar calendar every year is Dragon Boat Festival. '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
National Day 19 国庆节 [國慶節] guóqìngjié (national-celebration-festival) National Day: 庆祝~ celebrate National Day || 十月一日是中国的~. October 1st is the National Day of China. '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
occupation, profession 2 职业 [職業] zhíyè (occupation-career) occupation, profession: 有/没 有~ have a profession || ~习惯habit related to profession || 他从事什么~? What does he do? '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)
vocational work, professional work 17 业务 [業務] yèwù (business-affair) vocational work, professional work: 懂~ understand one’s profession || 钻研/精通(zuānyán/ jīngtōng) ~ diligently study one’s profession/ technically proficient|| ~水平the level of professional work '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
amusement, entertainment, recreation 25 娱乐 [-樂] yúlè (entertain-amuse) amusement, entertainment, recreation: ~圈entertainment circle || ~活动recreational activities, recreation || ~场 所 place of recreation '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
cultural recreation, entertainment 26 文娱 [-] wényú (cultural-entertainment) cultural recreation, entertainment: ~活动recreational activities ||~节目entertainment, recreational program || ~演出recreational performance '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
玩~ play (a) game || 做~ play games || 参加~ participate in game 35 游戏 [遊戲] yóuxì (amuse-play) 067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
~操作 manual operation || ~劳动 manual labor || 上 ~课handwork class 40 手工 [-] shǒugōng (hand-work) 067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
action, operation 43 行动 [-動] xíngdòng (act-move) action, operation: 爱国~ patriotic action || 军事~ military operation|| 实际~ actual action '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
expression, manifestation, behavior, performance 46 表现 [-現] biǎoxiàn (show-appear) expression, manifestation, behavior, performance: ~很好 behave oneself well|| 多种~ many different kinds of performances || 市场~ market performance '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
nation 2 国家 [國-] guójiā (country-family) nation: 落后~ underdeveloped countries || 发达~ developed countries || 东方~ eastern countries '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
native country 5 祖国 [-國] zǔguó (native-country) native country: 爱~ love your country || 离开~ leave your country || 保卫~ defend your country '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
nationwide 6 全国 [-國] quánguó (whole-country) nationwide: ~人民all the people of the nation || ~人口nation’s population || ~各地everywhere in the country '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
international 25 国际 [國際] guójì (country-between) international: ~关系 international relations || ~经济 international economy || ~市场 international market '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
United Nations 26 联合国 [聯-國] liánhéguó (united-nation) United Nations: ~大会 UN general assembly || ~ 代表 UN representative || ~总部 UN headquarters '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
Democratic Party 32 民主党 [--黨] mínzhǔdǎng (democratic-party) Democratic Party: ~政 府Democratic Party government || ~代表Representatives of Democratic Party || ~领袖 (l(presentleader of Democratic Party '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
The Conservative Party 33 保守党 [--黨] bǎoshǒudǎng (conservative-party) The Conservative Party: ~政府The Conservative Party government || ~人The Conservative Party member '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
group, organization 35 机构 [機構] jīgòu (organization-organ) group, organization: 新闻~ organization of the press || 领导~ leader’s organization || 工作~ worker’s organization '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
a division or subdivision of an administrative unit 45 科 [-] kē (sort, section) a division or subdivision of an administrative unit: 行政~ administration department || 财务~ accounting department '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
administration 52 行政 [-] xíngzhèng (implement-administration) administration: ~命令 administrative order || ~管理administrative management || ~部门administrative division || ~机关administration organ || ~工作clerical work || ~人员 administration staff '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)
laws and regulations 3 法规 [-規] fǎguī (law-regulation) laws and regulations: 教育~ educational laws || 劳动~ labor laws || 遵守 (zūnshǒu) ~ abide by the law '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
rule, regulation, stipulate 7 规定 [規-] guīdìng (regulate-stipulate) rule, regulation, stipulate: 有关~ relevant rules || 法律~ legal ruling || 一条~ a rule/regulation '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
treaty, pact 11 条约 [條約] tiáoyuē (item-agreed) treaty, pact: 不平等 ~ an unfair treaty || 签订 (qiāndìng) ~ sign a treaty || 国际~ international treaty '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 '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
drug rehabilitation center 20 戒毒所 [-] jièdúsuǒ (rehabilitate-drug-place) drug rehabilitation center: 进~ enter a drug rehabilitation center '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
death penalty 24 死刑 [-] sǐxíng (death-penalty) death penalty: 判~ assign the death penalty || 处~ be on death row || 执行 (zhíxíng) ~ conduct the death penalty '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
duty, obligation 4 职责 [職責] zhízé (duty-obligation) duty, obligation: 光荣的~ honorable duty || 履行 (lǚxíng) ~ perform a duty || 完成~ fulfill a duty '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)
patent right 9 专利 [專-] zhuānlì (exclusive-advantage) patent right: 一项发明~ establish patent law || 获取 (huòqtab~ receive patent rights || ~技术 patented technology '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. '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
fight, battle 7 战斗 [戰鬥] zhàndòu (battle-fight) fight, battle: 一场 ~ a battle field || 投 入 ~ throw (oneself, troops, etc.) into the battle '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
strategy 9 战略 [戰-] zhànlüè (war-strategy) strategy: ~目标 strategic goal || ~地 位 strategic position '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
military strategy and tactics/ art of war 10 兵法 [-] bīngfǎ (military-tactic) military strategy and tactics/ art of war: 孙子~ Sun-tzu’s Art of War (China’s ancient classic on military strategy) || 古 代~ ancient military tactics '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
battlefield, battleground 11 战场 [戰場] zhànchǎng (battle-field) battlefield, battleground: 亚洲~ Asian battleground || 主要~ important battleground '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
national defense 12 国防 [國-] guófáng (national-defense) national defense: ~力量 national defense power || ~建设 establish a national defense || ~现代化 modernize national defense '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
liberation army 21 解放军 [--軍] jiěfàngjūn (liberate-army) liberation army: 人民~ The People’s Liberation Army '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation 24 联邦调查局 [聯-調--] Liánbāngdiàochájú (federal-investigation-bureau) U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation: ~ 抓住了这个罪犯 (zuìfàn). '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
National Security Bureau (NSB) (TW)/NSA U.S. 26 国家安全局 [國----] Guójiā’ānquánjú (national-security-bureau) National Security Bureau (NSB) (TW)/NSA U.S.: 中国~ China National Security Agency '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
theater command 31 战区 [戰區] (war-zone) theater command: 东部~ Eastern theater command '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
regiment, group, organization 36 团 [團] tuán (round, regiment) regiment, group, organization: 野战兵团 ~ field army || 旅游~ tourist group || 芭蕾舞~ ballet troupe || 中国共青~ the Communist Youth League of China '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
battalion, camp 37 营 [營] yíng (encamp, battalion) battalion, camp: 难民~ refugee camp || 夏令~ summer camp || 炮兵~ artillery battalion '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
platoon, volleyball team 39 排 [-] pái (push, platoon) platoon, volleyball team: ~长 platoon leader || 中国女~ the Chinese women’s volleyball team || 中国男~ the Chinese’s men’s volleyball team 197 '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
certificate, ticket 39 券 [-] quàn (deed, ticket, certificate) certificate, ticket: 优惠 (yōuhuì) ~ preferential/favorable ticket || 购物~ certificate of purchase '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
保险~ Insurance Claim || 巨额 (jù’é) ~ large amount of indemnity || 战争~ reparations of war 9 赔款 [賠-] péikuǎn (compensate-money) 073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
donate 16 捐款 [-] juānkuǎn (donate-money) donate: 一笔~ donate remittance || 很多~ donate a lot || 各项~ all types of donations '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
real estate tax 24 房产税 [-產-] fángchǎnshuì (real estate-tax) real estate tax: 交~ pay property tax || 征收~ collect property tax '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
treatment 23 待遇 [-] dàiyù (treat-treat) treatment: ~好good treatment || 同等 ~ equal treatment || 不平等的~ unequal treatment '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
self-financing/at one’s own expense 25 自费 [-費] zìfèi (own-expense) self-financing/at one’s own expense: ~留学 study abroad at one’s own expense || ~购买to buy with one’s own money || ~旅游travel at one’s own expense '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
at public expense 26 公费 [-費] gōngfèi (public-expense) at public expense: ~留学study abroad at public expense || ~旅游to travel at public expense '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
small shop attached to a school, factory, theater, etc. (selling cigarettes, confectionery, cold drinks, etc.) 34 小卖部 [-賣-] xiǎomàibù (small-sell-area) small shop attached to a school, factory, theater, etc. (selling cigarettes, confectionery, cold drinks, etc.): 开~ open a small shop '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
civilization 1 文明 [-] wénmíng (culture-enlightenment) civilization: 现代~ modern civilization || 物质~ material civilization || 东方/西方~ Eastern/Western civilization '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
自然~ natural science || 社会~ social science || 现代~ modern science 3 科学 [-學] kēxué (measurement-knowledge) 076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
natural sciences 12 自然科学 [---學] zìránkēxué (nature-science) natural sciences '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
mathematics 14 数学 [數學] shùxué (calculation-subject) mathematics '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
education 1 教育 [-] jiàoyù (teach-educate) education: 免费~ free education || 正 面~ positive education || 大学/中学/小学~ college/middle school/elementary school education '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
undergraduate 8 本科 [-] běnkē (regular-subject) undergraduate: 大学~ undergraduate college || ~毕业 graduate with a bachelors degree || 读~ study as an undergraduate '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
vocational and technical college || 中国的~一般培养学生的工作技能. China’s vocational and technical colleges generally develop students’ work skills. 23 职业技术学院 [職業-學] zhíyèjìshùdàxué (professional-college) vocational and technical college || 中国的~一般培养学生的工作技能. China’s vocational and technical colleges generally develop students’ work skills. '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
intonation 11 语调 [語調] yǔdiào (language-melody) intonation: ~低沉 deep tones || 丰富的~ rich tones || 清晰 (qīngxī) 的~ clear tones '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
national language, putongha, common speech(of the Chinese language) 43 国语 [國語] guóyǔ (national-language) national language, putongha, common speech(of the Chinese language): ~电影Chinese movie || 说~ speak standard Chinese '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
punctuation 56 标点 [標點] biāodiǎn (mark-punctuation) punctuation: 加~ add a punctuation || ~符号punctuation marks '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
exclamation point 61 感叹号 [-嘆號] gǎntànhào (exclamation-mark) exclamation point '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
quotation marks 63 引号 [-號] yǐnhào (quote-mark) quotation marks '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
literature 2 文学 [-學] wénxué (script-art) literature: 报告~ literature review || 外 国~ foreign literature || 儿童~ children’s literature '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
dispatch 25 通讯 [-訊] tōngxùn (communicate-news) dispatch: ~报道 news dispatch/report || 新闻~ news dispatch '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
periodical journals, magazines, etc., publication 7 期刊 [-] qīkān (periodic-publication) periodical journals, magazines, etc., publication: 办~ start a publication '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
publication 8 刊物 [-] kānwù (publish-thing) publication: 办~ start a publication || 内 部~ internal publication || 文学~ literary publication '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
publication 9 刊 [-] kān (cut, engrave, print, publish, publication) publication: 月~ monthly publication || 本~ our publication || 出~ issue a publication '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
TV station 15 电视台 [電視臺] diànshìtái (TV-station) TV station: 五家~ five TV stations || 中央/地方 ~ central, local TV station || 中国/美国 ~ Chinese/American TV station '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
~聊天chat online || ~银 行online bank || ~商店 online shop 17 网上 [網-] wǎngshàng (net-on) 080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
~教 学multimedia education || ~技术 multimedia technique 22 多媒体 [--體] duōméitǐ (multi – media) 080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
teaching material 34 教材 [-] jiàocái (teaching-material) teaching material: 一套~ a set of teaching materials '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 '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
statement, way of saying 58 说法 [説-] shuōfǎ (saying-way) statement, way of saying: 不同的~ different statements || 种种~ all kinds of sayings '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
information, data, material 59 资料 [資-] zīliào (information-material) information, data, material: 查~ look up information || 积累 (jīlěi) /搜集 (sōují) ~ collect information, data, material '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
pattern, design 1 图案 [圖-] tú’àn (diagram-archive) pattern, design: 设计~ design pattern || 各种 ~ various patterns || 传统~ traditional pattern '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
pirated copy 39 盗版 [盜-] dàobǎn (pirate-version) pirated copy: ~书 pirated edition of a book || ~碟 (dié) pirated disks || ~软件pirated software '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
national anthem 17 国歌 [國-] guógē (national-song) national anthem: 中国~ Chinese national anthem || 唱~ sing the national anthem '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
Latin dance 34 拉丁舞 [-] lādīngwǔ (transliteration-dance) Latin dance: 跳 ~ do a Latin dance '083 Movie, theater 戏剧 (xìjù)
acrobatics, vaudeville 30 杂技 [雜-] zájì (varied-skill) acrobatics, vaudeville: ~表演acrobatic performance '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. '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
illustration 13 插画 [-畫] chāhuà (insert-drawing) illustration: ~家illustrator || 画~ draw illustrations '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
watercolor painting 17 水彩画 [--畫] shuǐcǎihuà (water-color-painting) watercolor painting: 一 幅~ a watercolor painting 233 '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
statue 22 雕像 [-] diāoxiàng (carve-statue) statue: 艺术~ artistic statue || 动物~ animal statue || 孔子~ Confucius’ statue '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
athletics 11 体育 [體-] tǐyù (physical-education) athletics: ~课athletic class || ~比赛 athletic contest || ~锻炼to exercise '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
ice skating 23 滑冰 [-] huábīng (skate-ice) ice skating: 花样~ figure skating '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
free combat 26 散打 [-] sǎndǎ (fee-combat) free combat: '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
karate 27 空手道 [-] kōngshǒudào (empty-hand-way) karate '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
anger, vexation 5 火气 [-氣] huǒqì (internal heat-qi) anger, vexation: ~大much anger || 一 肚子 ~ full of anger || 忍着~ quell one’s anger '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 10 多动症 [-動-] duōdòngzhèng (excessive-move-illness) Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): ~儿童 hyperactive child '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. '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
Hepatitis 17 肝炎 [-] gānyán liver-inflammation) Hepatitis: 得了~ got Hepatitis || 甲 型/乙型~ Hepatitis A/Hepatitis B '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
heatstroke, sunstroke 21 中暑 [-] zhòngshǔ (struck-heat) heatstroke, sunstroke: 夏季要积极预 防~. In summer, you should actively prevent sunstroke. || 在高温条件下工 作很容易~. Working out in high temperatures makes it is easy get heatstroke. '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
operation 33 手术 [-術] shǒushù (hand-operate) operation: 做/动~ do an operation/a surgery || 外科~ surgery || 大型~ a major operation '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
outpatient service 35 门诊 [門診] ménzhěn (counter-diagnose) outpatient service: ~时间 outpatient service time || 方便 ~ convenient outpatient service || 专科 ~ specialized outpatient service 239 '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)
data 29 数据 [數據] shùjù (number-evidence) data: 大量~ large amount of data || ~处理data processing || 各种~ different types of data '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)
exchange rate 47 汇率 [匯-] huìlǜ (exchange-rate) exchange rate: 调整~ adjust the exchange rate || ~上涨exchange rate rises || ~下跌exchange rate drops '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
temperature 28 温度 [溫-] wēndù (temperature-measurement) temperature: 最高~ highest temperature || ~降低temperature drops || 室内~ indoor temperature '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
low temperature 29 低温 [-溫] dīwēn (low-temperature) low temperature: ~冷冻to deep freeze/to freeze at a low temperature || ~地区low temperature area '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
high temperature 30 高温 [-溫] gāowēn (high-temperature) high temperature: ~消毒high temperature disinfection || ~天气high temperature weather '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
degree of heat, heat 35 热度 [熱-] rèdù (hot-degree) degree of heat, heat: ~退了 the heat has abated || ~降低to reduce the degree of heat || ~过高the heat is too high '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
temperature 36 气温 [氣溫] qìwēn (air-temperature) temperature: ~低low temperature || 平均~ average temperature || ~升高temperature increases '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
body temperature 37 体温 [體溫] tǐwēn (body-temperature) body temperature: 调节~ adjust the body temperature || 量~ measure the body temperature || ~下降body temperature decreases '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
latitude 40 纬度 [緯-] wěidù (latitude-degree) latitude: ~低的地方, 天气会暖和一 些. Where the latitude is low, the weather will be warmer. || 低/高~ low/high latitudes || ~相同the same latitude '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. '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
concentration 49 浓度 [濃-] nóngdù (dense-measurement) concentration: ~高high concentration || ~小low concentration '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
concentration 50 浓淡 [濃-] nóngdàn (dense-thin) concentration: ~不同different concentrations '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 cattle or sheep 39 头 [頭] tóu (head) measure word for cattle or sheep: 两~牛 two cows || 三~大象 three elephants || 四~黑熊 four bears '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
a measure word (used with ‘hat,’ crown and tent) 45 顶 [頂] dǐng (top) a measure word (used with ‘hat,’ crown and tent): 一~帽子 a hat || ~王冠 a crown || ~帐篷 (zhàngpeng) a tent '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for flat objects 66 面 [-] miàn (face) measure word for flat objects: 一~镜子 a mirror || 一~墙 a wall || 一~旗子 a flag '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
a plate of 68 盘 [盤] pán (plate) a plate of: 一~菜 a plate of vegetables || 一~蛋糕 a plate of cake || 一~水果 a plate of fruit '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for a batch of goods, and for things, people arriving at the same time 69 批 [-] pī (batch) measure word for a batch of goods, and for things, people arriving at the same time: 一~新书 a batch of new books (published at about the same time) || 一~药 some medicines || 两~客人 two groups of visitors/guests '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for thin, flat pieces 71 片 [-] piàn (slice) measure word for thin, flat pieces: 一~药 a pill, tablet || 一~叶子 a leaf || 一~西瓜 a slice of watermelon 251 '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
a trip by bus, boat, flight etc. 95 班 [-] bān (divide) a trip by bus, boat, flight etc.: 上/下一~飞机 last, next flight || 第一~车 first bus || 末~船 last ship '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 indicating frequency 103 顿 [頓] dùn (stop, times) measure word indicating frequency: 一~午餐 a lunch || 一天三~饭 three meals a day || 说了他一~ give him a dressing down '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
generation 12 一代 [-] yīdài (one-generation) generation: ~新人 new generation || ~青 年 new generation of youth || 这/那~ this, that generation '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
date 22 日期 [-] rìqī (day-date) date: 结婚~ marriage date || 具体 (jùtǐ) ~ actual date || 确定 (quèdìng) ~ confirmed date '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
shelf life, quality guarantee period, expiration date 25 保质期 [-質-] bǎozhìqī (guarantee-quality-period) shelf life, quality guarantee period, expiration date: ~三个月 three month shelf life || 过了~ past the expiration date '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
menstrual cycle, menstruation 29 经期 [經-] jīngqī (menstruation-period) menstrual cycle, menstruation: ~推迟 delayed menstrual cycle || ~不准 irregular menstruation || ~延长 menorrhagia, prolonged menstruation '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
late period 9 晚期 [-] wǎnqī (late-period) late period: 唐朝~ late Tang Dynasty || 十 九世纪 ~ late 19th century || 三十年代~ late 30s '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
later 22 后来 [後-] hòulái (after – ward) later: 他~教了几年书. Later, he taught for a few years. || ~的发展 later development '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
later 28 之后 [-後] zhīhòu (’s-later) later: 六天~ six days later || 回去~ after returning || 演出~ after the performance '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
generally, usually, at ordinary times 31 平常 [-] píngcháng (common-normal) generally, usually, at ordinary times: 他~八点上班. He usually goes to work at 8 a.m. || 他 ~不逛街. He doesn’t usually go shopping. '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
at ordinary times 32 平时 [-時] píngshí (ordinary-time) at ordinary times: ~很忙very busy in normal times || ~很认真 very serious in normal times || ~成绩 (chéngjì) usual performance '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
at the same time 42 同时 [-時] tóngshí (same-time) at the same time: ~进来 come in at the same time || ~出现 appear simultaneously || ~生病 get sick at the same time '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
two years later 16 后年 [後-] hòunián (behind-year) two years later: 大~ three years latter || ~完成 will finish in two years || ~毕业 will graduate in two years '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
three years later 17 大后年 [-後-] dàhòunián (far-behind-year) three years later: ~毕业 will graduate in three years '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
that year 20 当年 [當-] dāngnián (that-year) that year: ~的老朋友 old friend back then || ~睡帐篷 slept in the tent back then || ~吃野菜 having wild vegetables back then '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
Saturday 74 星期六 [-] xīngqīliù (week-sixth) Saturday '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
summer vacation 81 暑假 [-] shǔjià (summer-vacation) summer vacation: 放~ having summer vacation || ~三个月three months of summer vacation || ~期间 during summer vacation '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
maternity leave 84 产假 [產-] chǎnjià (birth-vacation) maternity leave: 休~ take maternity leave || 请~ ask for maternity leave '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
towards evening, at dusk 11 傍晚 [-] bàngwǎn (close to-evening) towards evening, at dusk: ~散 步take an evening walk || ~的时候at dusk '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
at that time 29 当初 [當-] dāngchū (at-beginning) at that time: ~她就不应该离开. She shouldn’t have left at the time. || ~是谁帮了你? Who helped you at that time? || ~她不过是一个普通教师. She was just an ordinary teacher at that time. '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
at that time 30 当时 [當時] dāngshí (that-time) at that time: 我~十六岁. I was 16 years old at that time. || ~的心情 the mood at that time '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
that time 32 那时 (候) [-時-] nàshí (hòu) (that-time) that time: ~我还很小. I was little at that time. || ~的人 people at that time || 到~ until that time '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
at that time 33 那会儿 [-會兒] nàhuìr (that-moment) at that time: 我~才十岁. I was ten years old at that time. || 我~不明白. I don’t understand at that time. || 他 读大学~ that time when he is in college '094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
youth, childhood, at young age 5 小时候 [-時-] xiǎoshíhòu (young-time) youth, childhood, at young age: ~很聪明 brilliant at young age || ~的事情 things that happened at young age || ~的朋友 friends from younger age '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
direction, situation, circumstances 4 方向 [-] fāngxiàng (orientation-direction) direction, situation, circumstances: 西北~ in the direction of the north west || 火车站~ direction of the train station || 同一个~ same direction '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)
in front, at the head 36 前头 [-頭] qiántóu (front-suffix) in front, at the head: 走在~ walk in the front || 教室~ the front of the classroom || ~的人 person in the lead '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
left and right, approximately 44 左右 [-] zuǒyòu (left-right) left and right, approximately: ~两半球 approximately two half spheres || ~摇晃 (yáohuang) sway left and right || 楼 房~ the left and right of the building '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
under, beneath, less than 89 之下 [-] zhīxià (its-below) under, beneath, less than: 高温~ below temperature || 海面~ beneath the sea || 车轮~ beneath the wheel '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
there, that 95 那边 [-邊] nàbiān (that-side) there, that: 桥/山/河~ that bridge/ mountain/river || ~的房间 that room || 到/向/朝~ made it/towards/facing there '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
at all places 104 到处 [-處] dàochù (arrive-place) at all places: ~是袜子. There are socks everywhere. || ~都有饭吃. There is food to eat everywhere. || ~乱跑 run about everywhere '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
at or by one’s side 127 身边 [-邊] shēnbiān (body-side) at or by one’s side: 在他妈妈~ at his mother’s side || 把女朋友的照片放在~ keep his girlfriend’s picture close at hand || 坐在~ sit by one’s side '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
seat of honor 132 首席 [-] shǒuxí (prime-seat) seat of honor: ~地位 place of honor || ~座 位 seat of honor || ~钢琴家 top piano player '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
location 5 地点 [-點] dìdiǎn (place-spot) location: 见面~ meeting location || 工作 ~ working location || 考试 ~ testing location '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
battlefield 21 战场 [戰場] zhànchǎng (war-field) battlefield: 上~ go on battlefield || 亚 洲~ Asian battlefield || 古~ ancient battlefield '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)
native 32 本土 [-] běntǔ (native-land) native: 中国~ native Chinese || ~人 native people || ~文化 native culture '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
at home 44 家里 [-裏] jiālǐ (home-inside) at home: 住在~ live at home || 从~跑出 来 go out from home || 到~玩 go home to hang out '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
destination 59 终点 [終點] zhōngdiǎn (end-point) destination: 到达~ arrive at destination || 跑到~ run to the destination || 冲过~ run through destination '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
gate 63 门口 [門-] ménkǒu (gate-passage) gate: 家/校/厂~ home/school/factory gate || 走到~ walk to the gate || 站在~ stand at the gate '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
住~ dwelling place || 处~ place, location|| 研究~ research institute 70 所 [-] suǒ (place) 住~ dwelling place || 处~ place, location|| 研究~ research institute '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)
catch, take, receive 38 接 [-] jiē (join, converge, meet) catch, take, receive: ~球 catch the ball || ~电话take the phone call || ~报告 receive a report '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 '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. '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
catch 99 捉 [-] zhuō (grasp, catch) catch: ~鱼 catch fish || ~蝴蝶catch butterflies || ~虫子catch bugs '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
look, watch, see 1 看 [-] kàn (look in the distance, look at, see) look, watch, see: ~电影 watch the movie || ~瀑布 (pùbù) see the waterfall '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
view, watch 2 观看 [觀-] guānkàn (view-look) view, watch: ~演出 watch the show, performance, concert || ~风景 enjoy the view || 仔细地~ watch/view vigilantly '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
watch 3 收看 [-] shōukàn (receive-watch) watch: ~电视 watch T.V. || 禁止 (jìnzhǐ) ~ be banned from watching || ~节目 watch a show '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
watch attentively, stare at 8 注视 [-視] zhùshì (concentrate-look at) watch attentively, stare at: 我生 气地~ 他. I fixed him with an angry stare. || 老板用怀疑的目光 ~着这名员 工. The boss stared at this employee with unbelieving eyes. '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
look at, gaze in the distance 11 望 [-] wàng (gaze in the distance) look at, gaze in the distance: 往下 ~ look down upon '100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
eat 6 吃 [-] chī (eat) eat: ~饭 eat food || ~饱了full (done eating) || ~不下 can’t eat '100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
dispute, debate 27 争辩 [爭辯] zhēngbiàn (contend-debate) dispute, debate: 无可~ indisputable || 无休止的~ an endless debate '100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
chatter, be garrulous 28 唠叨 [嘮-] láodāo (garrulous) chatter, be garrulous: 不停地~ chatter incessantly || 爱~ love chatter '101 Actions with head (others) 头部动作 (别的) (biéde tóubù dòngzuò)
breathe 8 呼吸 [-] hūxī (breathe out-breathe in) breathe: 人工~ artificial respiration || ~困难 breathe with difficulty || 大口~. Breathe with your mouth wide open. '101 Actions with head (others) 头部动作 (别的) (biéde tóubù dòngzuò)
breathe with difficulty 9 喘 [-] chuǎn (pant) breathe with difficulty: ~不过气来 gasp for breath, be out of breath || 气~ (病) asthma '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
grow up, grow to maturity 13 成长 [-長] chéngzhǎng (mature-grow) grow up, grow to maturity: 健 康~ grow healthy || 逐渐~ gradually grow || ~很快/慢 grow quickly/slowly '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
ripe, mature 14 成熟 [-] chéngshú (mature-ripe) ripe, mature: 发育~ reach maturity || 时机~ the time is ripe || 不~的意见immature opinion '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)
premature birth 22 早产 [-產] zǎochǎn (early-birth) premature birth: ~的孩子 a child born prematurely '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
sweat 34 出汗 [-] chūhàn (shed-sweat) sweat: 全身~ sweat from head to toe || 出一身汗 sweat all over '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
convenience, go the lavatory 40 方便 [-] fāngbiàn (convenience) convenience, go the lavatory: ~ 一下 go the bathroom '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
urinate 41 小便 [-] xiǎobiàn (small-excrement) urinate: 不要随处~ Don’t urinate everywhere. '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
defecate, shit 42 大便 [-] dàbiàn (large-excrement) defecate, shit '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
deteriorate with age 44 衰老 [-] shuāilǎo (deteriorate-age) deteriorate with age: 开始~ begin age poorly || 延缓~ delay old age || 皮肤~ skin aging '103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
眼睛~ eye inflammation || 伤口~了. The wound has become inflamed. 16 发炎 [發-] fāyán (outbreak-inflammation) 103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
constipation 24 便秘 [-祕] biànmì (excrement-constipate) constipation '103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
recuperate 30 康复 [-復] kāngfù (recuperate-recover) recuperate: 早日~ get well soon || 身体~ physical rehab || 逐渐 (zhújiàn) ~ gradually recover '104 Death 死 (sǐ)
death 2 死亡 [-] sǐwáng (die-decease) death: 自然~ natural death || 不幸~ unfortunate death || 中毒~ death by poison '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
sexual intercourse, copulation 2 性交 [-] xìngjiāo (sexual-intercourse) sexual intercourse, copulation: 安 全~ safe sex || ~技巧 sex skills '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
have sexual relations with someone 4 发生关系 [發-關係] fāshēngguānxì (occur-relation) have sexual relations with someone: 她和这个男的认识没几天就~了. She had sexual relations with this guy after they knew each other only a couple of days. '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
mating (animals) 5 交配 [-] jiāopèi (copulate-mate) mating (animals): 驴 (lǘ) 是马和骡 (luó) ~而生的. A donkey is born from intercourse between a horse and a mule. '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
现 代医学认为~在各个年龄段的男性女性中都很常见. Modern medicine believes masturbation is common in males and females of all ages. 313 8 手淫 [-] shǒuyín (hand-masturbate) 105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
中国古代 医学认为 ~是有害身体健康的事情. Chinese ancient medicine thinks masturbation is harmful to people’s health. 9 自慰 [-] zìwèi (self-masturbate) 107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
be pleased beyond expectations 14 喜出望外 [-] xǐchūwàngwài (happy-exceed-expectation-outside) be pleased beyond expectations: 我们队得了冠军, 大家~. We were enjoyed to hear that our team had won the championship. '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
(usu. of the punishment of an evil-doer) to the satisfaction of everyone 16 大快人心 [-] dàkuàirénxīn (greatly-delight-people-heart) (usu. of the punishment of an evil-doer) to the satisfaction of everyone: 盗版光碟被禁止了, 真是~！The pirated discs were banned to the great satisfaction of the people! '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
satisfied 17 满意 [滿-] mǎnyì (satisfied-intention) satisfied: 令人~ cause satisfaction || 对他很~ very satisfied with him || ~的答案 satisfactory answer '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
~需要 satisfy needs || ~好奇心 satisfy curiosity || 感到 ~ be content 18 满足 [滿-] mǎnzú (satisfied-sufficient) 107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
be gratified 19 称心 [稱-] chènxīn (suit-heart) be gratified: ~如意 very satisfactory || ~的东西 a gratifying thing || 感到~ feel gratified '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
be satisfactory 20 顺心 [順-] shùnxīn (agreeable-heart) be satisfactory: 过得~ live one’s life in happiness || 工作~ be satisfactory at work '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
be self-satisfied 22 沾沾自喜 [-] zhānzhānzìxǐ (think highly of-reduplication-self-pleased) be self-satisfied: 他工作上取得了一点儿成绩就~. He will be very self-satisfied once he gets a little bit of achievement in his work. '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
despair, desperate 40 绝望 [絕-] juéwàng (exhaust-hope) despair, desperate: 感到~ feel desperate || ~的心情 a desperate mood || ~地大叫 shout desperately '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)
helpless, with no alternatives 48 无奈 [無-] wúnài (no-how) helpless, with no alternatives: 出于~ there being no alternative || ~地说 grudgingly say || 让人~ make people helpless '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
have no alternative 49 无可奈何 [無---] wúkě’nàihé (no-able to-how) have no alternative: ~地叹气 sigh helplessly || ~地摇了摇头 shake your head helplessly '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
flustered and exasperated 13 气急败坏 [氣-敗壞] qìjíbàihuài (breath-short-discomposed) flustered and exasperated: 在会上很多人反对总经理的计划, 于是他~地离开 '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
experience many different feelings at once 26 百感交集 [-] bǎigǎnjiāojí (hundred-feeling-cross-gather) experience many different feelings at once: 回想起她的童年, 她~, 那时候她家 非常贫穷. Recalling her childhood, she has mixed feelings. At that time, her family was very poor and she suffered a lot. '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
对死亡的~ the fear of death || ~战争fear the war || 克服~ conquer a fear 3 恐惧 [-懼] kǒngjù (dread-dread) 109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
at a loss, stunned 19 六神无主 [--無-] liùshénwúzhǔ (six-vital organs-no-master) at a loss, stunned: 心里~ mind is at a loss || 这位老人的妻子突然去世, 他感 到~. This old man’s wife’s sudden death upset the balance of his mind. '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)
rest assured, be at ease 27 放心 [-] fàngxīn (rest-heart) rest assured, be at ease: 请~ please be at ease || ~吃 relax while eating || ~地睡 rest at ease '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
with clear conscience and mind at rest 35 心安理得 [-] xīn’ānlǐdé (heart-easy-mind-justified) with clear conscience and mind at rest: 吃得~ achieve peace of mind || ~地收下礼物 have no qualms about accepting gifts || ~地走进饭店 walk into the restaurant at ease '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
be in love with, feel attached to 17 爱恋 [愛戀] ài’liàn (love-feel attached) be in love with, feel attached to: ~故土 attachment to your homeland || ~之情 feelings of love || 她~着那个男 人. She is head over heels in love with that man. '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
deeply attached 21 一往情深 [-] yīwǎngqíngshēn (all the way-affection-deep) deeply attached: 对她~ be devoted to her '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
be jealous (relating to love) 26 吃醋 [-] chīcù (eat-vinegar) be jealous (relating to love): 她喜欢~. She likes jealousy. || 她男朋友跟女同学跳了两次舞, 她觉得很~. She felt so jealous because his boyfriend danced a couple of times with his female classmates. '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
hate 34 讨厌 [討厭] tǎoyàn (incur-despise) hate: 令人~ annoying || ~广告 hate advertisement || ~说假话 hate lying '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
hate 35 恨 [-] hèn (hate) hate: ~自己 hate oneself || ~战争 hate war || ~她 hate her '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
infatuated with, indulge in 4 迷恋 [-戀] míliàn (addicted to-feel attached to) infatuated with, indulge in: ~技术 infatuated with technology || ~画画 infatuated with painting || ~西 方文化 intoxicated by Western culture '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
be fascinated or enchanted 6 入迷 [-] rùmí (into-addiction) be fascinated or enchanted: 看书~了 be engrossed in a book || 学生们听这位老教授讲课听~了. The students were fascinated by the old professor’s lecture. || 他玩游戏很~. He is crazy about playing video games. '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
captivate, fascinate 7 着迷 [著-] zháomí (got-addicted) captivate, fascinate: 对电脑游戏很~ be very captivated by computer games || 令人 ~ fascinating || ~于电影 fascinated by movies '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
become intoxicated 12 沉醉 [-] chénzuì (heavily-drunk) become intoxicated: ~于爱河 get drunk on love || ~于赌博 (dǔbó) intoxicated with gambling || ~在迷人的乐 声中 intoxicated with enchanting music '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
pay attention to, follow with interest 2 关注 [關-] guānzhù (concern-focus) pay attention to, follow with interest: ~这个女孩 pay attention to this girl || 引起~ cause interest || 特别~ special attention '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)
pay particular attention to 11 讲究 [講-] jiǎngjīu (attend-be particular) pay particular attention to: ~吃 穿 pay much attention to one’s food and clothing || ~卫生 pay much attention to hygiene || ~方法 pay much attention to a method '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
appreciate 12 赏识 [賞識] shǎngshí (appreciate-know) appreciate: 得到~ receive appreciation || ~才华 appreciate talent '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)
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 '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)
treat coldly 26 冷淡 [-] lěngdàn (cold-indifferent) treat coldly: 态度~ a cold attitude || 性~ frigid, frigidity || 脸色~ a cold expression || 对他~ give him the cold shoulder '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)
pay attention to 36 理 [-] lǐ (carve jade, administer, pay attention to) pay attention to: ~人 pay attention to people || 不~他 ignore him || 别~她. Don’t pay attention to her. '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
sympathize with 38 同情 [-] tóngqíng (same-feeling) sympathize with: ~她的遭遇 show sympathy for her misfortune || 令人~ induce sympathy '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
concentrate 40 专心 [專-] zhuānxīn (concentrate-heart) concentrate: ~画画 concentrate on painting || 工作 ~ work with great concentration || ~吃饭 concentrate on eating '113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
decide with determination 7 下狠心 [-] xiàhěnxīn (make-cruel-hearted) decide with determination: ~让孩子住校 decide to make the child live at school || ~治理污染 (wūrǎn) decide to control pollution || ~戒酒 decide to quit alcohol '113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
~很久 hesitate for a long time || 态度~ a hesitant attitude || 心情~ feel hesitant 8 犹豫 [猶-] yóuyù (shilly-shally) 113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
~了一会 hesitate for a moment || ~地说 hesitantly say || 有点 ~ a little bit hesitant 9 迟疑 [遲-] chíyí (hesitate-dubious) 114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
起 ~ become suspicious || ~他根本没看 suspect he hadn’t seen it at all 14 疑心 [-] yíxīn (dubious-heart) 114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
~两个方案 have consideration for two plans || 不堪~ inconceivable || 初步~ tentative idea 21 设想 [設-] shèxiǎng (assume-think) 114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
难以~ difficult to imagine || ~当时的情景 imagine the scene at that time || 浪漫 (làngmàn) 的, 丰富的~ romantic, rich imagination 29 想象 [-] xiǎngxiàng (think-imagine) 114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
associate with 31 联想 [聯-] liánxiǎng (associate-think) associate with: 引起~ cause association || 令人~ associated || 说起医生, 小孩就会联想到 ~打针. Children always associate the doctor with injections. 认可 [認-] rènkě (admit-approve) approve: ~他的观点approve his view || 公开~ approve in public || 获得/得到~ abstain/get someone’s acceptance or approval '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
admire, respect sb. greatly 12 钦佩 [欽-] qīnpèi (admire-express admiration) admire, respect sb. greatly: ~他的记忆力 admire his memory || ~你的勇气 admire his bravery || 值得~ worth the admiration '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
他很~ 父亲. He worships his father. || ~电影明星 adore movie stars 15 崇拜 [-] chóngbài (revere-worship) 115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
advocate 16 崇尚 [-] chóngshàng (advocate-pay attention to) advocate: ~自然 advocate for nature || ~古典芭蕾advocate for classical ballet || ~节约 advocate for saving '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)
admit defeat, acknowledge a mistake 23 服软 [-軟] fúruǎn (admit-mistake) admit defeat, acknowledge a mistake: 不服软~ stubbornly refused to admit defeat '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
combat corruption 26 反腐 [-] fǎnfǔ (anti – corruption) combat corruption: ~工作 anti-corruption work || ~倡廉combat corruption and maintain a clean government '116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
speculate 2 揣测 [-測] chuǎicè (estimate-infer) speculate: ~她的来意 guess why she comes here || ~她的心理guess her feelings '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)
estimate 6 估计 [-計] gūjì (evaluate-calculate) estimate: 据他~ according to his estimates || 难以~ be difficult to estimate || ~时间estimated time '116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
~未来fortune telling || 难以~ Unpredictable || ~天气prediction of weather 10 预测 [預測] yùcè (in advance-infer) 116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
~那个人know that person || ~汉字know Chinese characters || 肤浅的~ superficial understanding 19 认识 [認識] rènshí (recognize-know) 117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
~他的到来 expect his arrival || ~得到好消息 expect to receive good news || 充满~ be full of expectations 17 期望 [-] qīwàng (hope-hope) 117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
attempt, try 19 企图 [-圖] qǐtú (anxiously expect-seek) attempt, try: ~抢银行 try to rob a bank || ~骗老人钱财 try to take old people’s’ money '117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
attempt 20 试图 [試圖] shìtú (try-seek) attempt: 总统 ~解决美国贫富不均的问题. The President is attempting to solve America’s income inequality problem. '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)
周年~ anniversary || ~一位音乐家commemorate a musician || 留个~ keep as a souvenir 14 纪念 [紀-] jìniàn (record-memory) 118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
willingly, be willing to, would rather 21 情愿 [-] qíngyuàn (mind-willing) willingly, be willing to, would rather: ~当他的弟子willingly become his student || 两相~ by mutual consent, both parties agree of free will || ~少拿两个月工资be willing to take less than two months of salary '119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
willingly, be willing to, would rather 21 情愿 [-] qíngyuàn (mind-willing) willingly, be willing to, would rather: ~当他的弟子willingly become his student || 两相~ by mutual consent, both parties agree of free will || ~少拿两个月工资be willing to take less than two months of salary '123 Tired 累 (lèi)
tired, fatigue 2 乏力 [-] fálì (lack-strength) tired, fatigue: 四肢~ weakness in arms and legs || 走路~ walking tiredly '123 Tired 累 (lèi)
fatigue 5 疲劳 [-勞] píláo (tired-fatigue) fatigue: 产生~ produce fatigue || 恢 复~ restore fatigue || 过度~ excessive fatigue '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
accommodation, lodging, stay at 6 住宿 [-] zhùsù (live-stay) accommodation, lodging, stay at: 短期~ short-term accommodation || ~一晚one night accommodation '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
live, celebrate 16 过 [過] guò (live) live, celebrate: ~日子live a life || ~春节 celebrate New Year || ~生日 celebrate birthday '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
celebrate festivals 19 过节 [過節] guòjié (celebrate-festival) celebrate festivals: 过中秋节celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival || 过春节celebrate the Spring Festival || 过情人节celebrate Valentine’s Day '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
celebrate New Year 20 过年 [過-] guònián (celebrate-New Year) celebrate New Year: 回家~ go back home for New Year '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
recuperate 46 疗养 [療養] liáoyǎng (remedy-convalesce) recuperate: ~两个 月recuperate for two months '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
rest and recuperate 49 休养 [-養] xiūyǎng (rest-convalesce) rest and recuperate: 在家~ rest and recuperate at home '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
heat 60 热 [熱] rè (hot, heat) heat: ~饭菜heat food || ~过一次heat once '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
heat 61 加热 [-熱] jiārè (increase-heat) heat: 加一下热heat a little bit || ~五分钟heat for 5 minutes || 慢慢~ hear slowly '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
eat 74 吃饭 [-飯] chīfàn (eat-food) eat: 一起~ eat together '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
taste sth. with discrimination, savor 75 品 [-] pǐn (numerous, judge, savor) taste sth. with discrimination, savor: ~茶 taste tea || ~酒 taste wine '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
treat 80 请客 [請-] qǐngkè (invite-guest) treat: 请一次客 have a treat || 我~ my treat '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
play the finger-guessing game (played at a dinner party by two people) 85 猜拳 [-] cāiquán (guess-fist) play the finger-guessing game (played at a dinner party by two people): ~喝酒 play a finger-guessing game while drinking|| ~取乐play a finger-guessing game for fun '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
在银行~ work in the bank || ~了五年 work for five years || 参加~ participate in jobs 2 工作 [-] gōngzuò (work-do) 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)
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)
collaborate 11 合作 [-] hézuò (together-do) collaborate: 长期~ long term collaboration || 跟他~ work together with him || 共同~ cooperate with each other '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
coordinate 13 配合 [-] pèihé (coordinate-together) coordinate: ~得很好 coordinate very well || 相互~ work in coordination || 密切~ work closely with '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
scapegoat 17 替罪羊 [-] tìzuìyáng (take the place of-guilt-goat) scapegoat: 当~ serve as scapegoat || 找~ look for a scapegoat '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
participate in a match 22 参赛 [參賽] cānsài (participate-competition) participate in a match: ~选 手 contestant '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
participate 23 参与 [參與] cānyù (participate-take part in) participate: ~工作 be involved with a job || ~竞争 participate in a contest || 积极~ active participation '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
participate, join 26 参加 [參-] cānjiā (participate-join) participate, join: ~考试 take a test || ~比赛 play in a game || ~工作 start a job '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
attend 28 出席 [-] chūxí (appear-occasion) attend: ~会议 attend a meeting || ~活 动 attend an event || ~法庭/开幕式 go to a court/ceremony '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 '127 To use 使用 (shǐyòng)
operate 9 操作 [-] cāozuò (operate-do) operate: 反复~ repeatedly operate || 手工~ manual operation || ~机器 operate a machine '127 To use 使用 (shǐyòng)
operate, work 11 运作 [運-] yùnzuò (wield-do) operate, work: ~ 程序 operating procedures|| ~体系 operating system|| 资本~ capital operations '127 To use 使用 (shǐyòng)
gather, collect 15 收集 [-] shōují (collect-gather) gather, collect: ~意见 gather ideas || ~数 据 collect data || ~信息 gather information '128 To move 走动 (zǒudòng)
separate from 50 脱离 [-離] tuōlí (separate-from) separate from: ~群众 separate from the crowd || ~时代 break away from the times || ~生活 break away from a lifestyle '129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
play with fire (figuratively) 25 玩火 [-] wánhuǒ (play-fire) play with fire (figuratively): ~自焚set yourself on fire || 故意 ~ deliberately play with fire (take a risk) '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
~节目 an entertainment program || ~场所 place of recreation || ~大众 entertain the masses || ~圈 showbiz 1 娱乐 [-樂] yúlè (amuse-happy) 130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
catch the wind, go for a spin in the fresh air 17 兜风 [-風] dōufēng (catch-wind) catch the wind, go for a spin in the fresh air: 在河边骑车~, 很有意思. It’s fun to take a spin on your bicycle along the river bank. '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
view and admire, enjoy the sight of, watch (sth marvelous) 20 观赏 [觀賞] guānshǎng (view-appreciate) view and admire, enjoy the sight of, watch (sth marvelous): ~雕塑 (diāosù) ornamental sculpture || ~风 景observe the scenery || ~自然风光observe the natural scenery '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
~音乐 music appreciation || ~艺术 art appreciation 22 鉴赏 [鑑賞] jiànshǎng (authenticate-appreciate) 131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
和女朋友~ go on a date with your girlfriend || 第一次~ go on a date for the first time || 有 (一个) ~ have a date 2 约会 [約會] yuēhuì (appoint-meet) 131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
date 3 拍拖 [-] pāituō (Cantonese ‘attached-tow’) date: 跟外国人~ dating foreigners || ~四年了 dating for four years '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
online dating 6 网恋 [網戀] wǎngliàn (online-date) online dating: 成功~ success in online dating '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
be head over heels in love, be passionately in love 7 热恋 [熱戀] rèliàn (hot-date) be head over heels in love, be passionately in love: 她~着她的朋友的哥哥 She is head over heels in love with her friend’s older brother. '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
love at first sight 9 一见钟情 [-見鍾-] yījiànzhōngqíng (first-sight-sustain-affection) love at first sight: 我跟他~ I fell in love with her at first sight. || 两个人~. The couple fell in love at first sight. '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
(lit.) a person stepping on two boats, keeping options open 10 脚踩两只船 [腳-兩隻-] jiǎocǎiliǎngzhīchuán (foot-step-two-MW-boat) (lit.) a person stepping on two boats, keeping options open: 他~, 跟两个女 孩子谈恋爱. He is stepping on two boats as he fell in love with two girls. '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
cheat 11 劈腿 [-] pītuǐ (widely open-leg) cheat: 因为男朋友~而分手 break up because of a cheating boyfriend '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
late marriage 27 晚婚 [-] wǎnhūn (late-marriage) late marriage: 提倡~ promote late marriage '132 Funerals 丧葬 (sāngzàng)
参加~ participate in the condolences || ~老朋友 mourn old friends 1 吊唁 [-] diàoyàn (condole-extend condolence) 132 Funerals 丧葬 (sāngzàng)
attend a funeral 3 送葬 [-] sòngzàng (see-funeral) attend a funeral: 为她~ attend her funeral || ~的队伍a funeral procession '132 Funerals 丧葬 (sāngzàng)
cremate 5 火化 [-] huǒhuà (fire-cremate) cremate: 尸体被~ The body was committed to the flames. || ~死者 cremate the dead || 在火葬场~ cremate the body in the crematorium '133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
push the boat with the current, take advantage of situation 9 顺水推舟 [順---] shùnshuǐtuīzhōu (along-current-push-boat) push the boat with the current, take advantage of situation: ~地同意了agree with taking advantage '133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
取得~ earn victory || 伟大的~ great victory || ~的果实the fruit of victory 13 胜利 [勝-] shēnglì (victory-advantageous) 133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
turn defeat into victory 14 反败为胜 [-敗-勝] fǎnbàiwéishèng (turn-defeat-into-victory) turn defeat into victory: 中国队~, 赢了韩国队. The Chinese team turned defeat into victory to beat the South Korean team. '133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
defeat, triumph over, overcome 19 战胜 [戰勝] zhànshèng (fight-victory) defeat, triumph over, overcome: ~敌人defeat enemies || ~困难 overcome difficulties || ~对手defeat opponents '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) 134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
find it hard to advance or to retreat, be in a dliemna 9 进退两难 [進-兩難] jìntuìliǎngnán (advance-retreat-both-hard) find it hard to advance or to retreat, be in a dliemna: 处在~的境地 be in a tough circumstance || 小王~, 不知道是留在学校学习还是找工作. Little Wang had a dilemma because he didn’t know whether to stay at school and study or find a job and work. '134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
一再~ be defeated again || ~两次 be defeated twice || ~是成功之母. Defeat is the mother of success. 14 失败 [-敗] shībài (fail-defeated) 134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
defeat, beat 15 打败 [-敗] dǎbài (beat-defeated) defeat, beat: ~敌人defeat one’s enemies. || 彻底 (chèdǐ) ~对手 thoroughly defeat one’s enemies. '134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
struggle, attempt 17 挣扎 [掙-] zhēngzhá (struggle-pull out) struggle, attempt: 苦苦~ struggle bitterly || 内心~ have a struggle in one’s heart || 垂死 (chuísǐ) ~ struggle on the edge of death '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)
gain two ends at once, kill two birds with one stone 7 一举两得 [-舉兩-] yījǔliǎngdé (one-action-two-gain) gain two ends at once, kill two birds with one stone: 看美剧学英语是一件~的好事情. Watching American TV while studying English is like killing two birds with one stone. '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
make good a loss, compensate 13 赔 [賠] péi (compensate, lose) make good a loss, compensate: ~钱 sustain financial losses, lose money in business || 你借给我的书让我弄丢了, 我~你吧. I’ve lost the book you lent me. Let me pay for it. '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
be fooled, be cheated 17 上当 [-當] shàngdàng (caught-fooled) be fooled, be cheated: 上他的当 be cheated by him || 上了一个当 be cheated || ~受骗be cheated '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)
attend trifles and neglect essentials 25 舍本求末 [捨----] shèběnqiúmò (abandon-root-seek-trifle) attend trifles and neglect essentials: 有人认为美国的小学教育只注重教学方法, 而不 注重教学质量, 是~的做法. Some people think that the primary education in the United States only focuses on teaching methods, and doesn’t pay attention to the quality of teaching. It’s attending to the trifles and neglecting the essentials. '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)
mature timber, useful person 9 成材 [-] chéngcái (become-timber) mature timber, useful person: 这棵 树已经~了. The tree has grown to full size. || 自学 ~ become a success from being self-taught || 父母都希望孩子早日~. Parents always want their children to be successful soon. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
amaze the world with a single brilliant feat, an overnight celebrity 19 一鸣惊人 [-鳴驚-] yīmíngjīngrén (one-cry-astonish-people) amaze the world with a single brilliant feat, an overnight celebrity: 不鸣则已, ~. The quiet ones always sneak up on you. || 中国游泳队~. The Chinese swimming team became famous overnight. '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)
be full of frustrations 24 坎坷 [-] kǎnkē (rough) be full of frustrations: 她为自己命运~而伤心. She was crying over her misfortune. || 人生~ be full of frustrations in one’s life '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. '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
benefit from association with sb. or sth. 6 沾光 [-] zhānguāng (touch-honor) benefit from association with sb. or sth.: 让孩子~ allow kids benefit from association '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
be hit by a natural disaster 13 受灾 [-災] shòuzāi (suffer-disaster) be hit by a natural disaster: 受大灾 suffer a big disaster || 受旱灾 be in a drought || 受虫灾 suffer from pests '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
take a beating 24 挨打 [-] áidǎ (suffer-beat) take a beating: 挨了一顿打 take one beating || 挨了两次打 take two beatings '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
treat unjustly 25 冤枉 [-] yuānwǎng (wronged-crooked) treat unjustly: ~好人 wrong a good person || 受~ suffer unjust treatment '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
‘carry the black wok’ be made a scapegoat 26 背黑锅 [--鍋] bēihēiguō (carry-black-pot) ‘carry the black wok’ be made a scapegoat: 给她~ make her serve as the scapegoat '138 To lose, to rescue 丢, 救 (diū, jiù)
have a close shave with death 16 死里逃生 [-裏--] sǐlǐtáoshēng (death-inside-escape-life) have a close shave with death: 他在那次事故中~. He narrowly survived the accident. '138 To lose, to rescue 丢, 救 (diū, jiù)
have a narrow escape from death 17 九死一生 [-] jiǔsǐyīshēng (nine-death-one-survival) have a narrow escape from death: 冒着~的危险 at the risk of life '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
~快/慢 improve quickly/slowly || 有很大~ make great progress || 社会~ social progress 2 进步 [進-] jìnbù (advance-step) 139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
degenerate, atrophy 11 退化 [-] tuìhuà (retreat-suffix) degenerate, atrophy: 翅膀~ wing atrophy || 技术~ technological deterioration || 逐渐~ gradual degeneration '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
degenerate, become depraved 15 堕落 [墮-] duòluò (sink-fall) degenerate, become depraved: ~ 成罪 犯degenerate into a common criminal || 生活~ lead a degenerate life '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
anticipate, preempt 21 抢先 [搶-] qiǎngxiān (rush-ahead) anticipate, preempt: ~一步 think one step ahead || ~公开 anticipate the public || ~进入市场 preemptively enter the market '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
meeting, gathering, party 27 聚会 [-會] jùhuì (gather-meet) meeting, gathering, party: 同学~ classmate reunion || 参加~ attend parties || 三次~ three meetings '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
separate 33 分离 [-離] fēnlí (part-separate) separate: 和亲人~ part from a lover || 夫 妻, 父子, 母女~ separation between father and wife, father and son, mother and daughter || 相互~ mutual separation '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)
have a vacation 30 放假 [-] fàngjià (away-vacation) have a vacation: ~两天 two day vacation || 放三天假 have a three day vacation '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
ask for vacation 31 请假 [請-] qǐngjià (ask for-vacation) ask for vacation: 请三天假 ask for three days off || 请两次假 ask for two vacations || ~回家 ask for time off go home '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
state-run 36 公办 [-辦] gōngbàn (state-run) state-run: ~学校 state-run school || ~教 育 (jiàoyù) state-run education '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
privately operated 38 民办 [-] mínbàn (people-run) privately operated: ~小学 the private primary school || ~工业 private industry || ~报纸 private newspaper '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
private 39 民营 [-營] mínyíng (people-manage) private: ~公司 private company '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
state-owned 40 国有 [國-] guóyǒu (state-own) state-owned: ~财产 state-owned property || ~企业 state-owned company || 收归~ rejoin with the state (nationalize) 409 '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
private 41 私有 [-] sīyǒu (private-own) private: ~经济 private economy || ~财产 private property || 个人 ~ personal privacy '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
manipulate 4 操纵 [-縱] cāozòng (hold-free) manipulate: ~市场 manipulate market || ~飞船 manipulate spacecraft || ~机器manipulate machine '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
dominate 6 支配 [-] zhīpèi (dominate-apportion) dominate: ~自然dominate nature || ~金钱dominate money || ~现实dominate reality '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 '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 '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
draw up, draft, formulate 3 制定 [-] zhìdìng (make-stipulate) draw up, draft, formulate: ~计划draft a plan || ~政策(zhèngcè) formulate a policy || ~ 宪法 draw up a Constitution '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
announce, publish, promulgate 7 公布 [-佈] gōngbù (public-promulgate) announce, publish, promulgate: ~成 绩 publish grades || ~结果 announce results || ~一部法规promulgate legislation '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
promulgate 10 颁布 [頒佈] bānbù (promulgate-promulgate) promulgate: ~一部法规 enact laws || ~法令 promulgate a decree || ~新规定 promulgate new regulations '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
make, formulate 21 制订 [-訂] zhìdìng (formulate-make) make, formulate: ~方案 (fāng’àn) make a program (for action, etc.) || ~计划 formulate a plan || ~价格 work out a price '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
conform, integrate 2 整合 [-] zhěnghé (integrate-combine) conform, integrate: 资源~ integration of resources || ~信息integration of information || 重新~ re-establish integration '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
renovate, repair 4 整治 [-] zhěngzhì (rectify-manage) renovate, repair: ~坏人punish evildoers || ~河道 river realignment || 大力~ vigorously repair '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
advocate, shift 11 调动 [調動] diàodòng (transfer-move) advocate, shift: ~工作 shift jobs || ~积极性 advocate people’s passion '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
regulate, adjust 12 调节 [調節] tiáojié (adjust-regulate) regulate, adjust: 市场~ adjust the market || ~灯光 adjust the lighting || ~温度 adjust the temperature '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
send, dispatch 16 派遣 [-] pàiqiǎn (send-dispatch) send, dispatch: ~使者到中国 send messengers to China || ~代表参加 send representatives to attend '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
dispatch 19 出动 [-動] chūdòng (send-move) dispatch: ~军队 dispatch the army || ~飞机 dispatch a plane || 全家~ dispatch a whole family '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
deploy, configuration 23 配置 [-] pèizhì (equip-set up) deploy, configuration: 合理~ reasonably allocate || 资源~ the distribution of resources || 农业~ configure agriculture '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)
~出勤 check on school attendance || ~原因look into reasons || ~眼睛have an eye examination 1 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)
~作业 examine homework || 再~一遍 examine one more time || 细心~ careful examination 3 检查 [檢-] jiǎnchá (examine-investigate) 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)
指纹 ~ fingerprint identification || ~真假 identify true and false || ~宝石 identify gems 16 鉴定 [鋻-] jiàndìng (inspect-determine) 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) 144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
check work attendance 32 考勤 [-] kǎoqín (check-attendance) check work attendance: 职工~ check staff attendance || 严格~ serious attendance check '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
~市长 elect a mayor || 民主, 投票~ democratic election || 参加~ take part in an election 34 选举 [選舉] xuǎnjǔ (select-elect) 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. '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
create 1 创造 [創-] chuàngzào (initiate-make) create: ~文字 create written language || ~条件 create conditions || 新 ~ a new creation '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
create, set up, establish, found 13 创建 [創-] chuàngjiàn (create-establish) create, set up, establish, found: ~公司 found a business/company || ~实验室 create a laboratory || ~文明 create civilization '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
initiate, create 15 开创 [開創] kāichuàng (initiate-create) initiate, create: ~新局面 create a new situation || ~新世界 create a new world || ~新时代 initiate a new era '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
register at a hospital 25 挂号 [-號] guàhào (register-order) register at a hospital: ~ 费registration fee || ~ 处registration office || ~看病 register at a hospital and see a doctor '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)
sign, signature 34 签名 [簽-] qiānmíng (sign-name) sign, signature: 签他的 名 sign his name || 签一个名 sign a name || 亲笔~ autograph '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
sign, signature 35 签字 [簽-] qiānzì (sign-graph) sign, signature: 签个字 sign || 正式 ~ sign officially || 本人/双方~ sign by himself/herself or by both parties '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)
~婚姻法 propagate the marriage law || ~佛教 (Fójiào) promote Buddhism || 广告~ advertising 427 3 宣传 [-傳] xuānchuán (propagate-broadcast) 146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
initiate, launch 6 发动 [發動] fādòng (initiate-mobilize) initiate, launch: ~群众 mobilize the masses || ~内战 launch a civil war || ~飞机 goose a craft '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
motivate, arouse, agitate 7 鼓动 [-動] gǔdòng (incite-mobilize) motivate, arouse, agitate: ~大家 arouse the masses || ~观众 motivate audience || ~人心 agitate the heart '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
initiate, launch, start 8 发起 [發-] fāqǐ (initiate-rise) initiate, launch, start: ~运动 initiate a movement || ~活动 initiate an activity || ~人 initiator '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
advocate 9 倡导 [-導] chàngdǎo (advocate-lead) advocate: ~科学 advocate science || ~西 学/中学 advocate Western learning/Eastern learning || 大力~ strongly advocate '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
advocate, promote 11 提倡 [-] tíchàng (promote-advocate) advocate, promote: 大力~ vigorously advocate || ~竞争 (jìngzhēng) advocate competition || ~国货 promote national products '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
terminate, relieve 16 解除 [-] jiěchú (relieve-eliminate) terminate, relieve: ~关系 terminate a relationship || ~烦恼 relieve anxiety || ~合同 terminate a contract '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
~新人 reward newbies || 物质~ material reward || 受到/给予~ receive/give an award 3 奖励 [獎勵] jiǎnglì (reward-award) 147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
技术~ technical innovation || ~观念 innovate ideas || 全面~ an overall innovation 16 革新 [-] géxīn (change-new) 147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
seclude/isolate a country from the outside world 18 闭关锁国 [閉關鎖國] bìguānsuǒguó (close-frontier-lock-country) seclude/isolate a country from the outside world: 长期~ a long-term isolation from the outside world '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)
attract investment 3 招商 [-] zhāoshāng (attract-business) attract investment: 中国地方政 府积极采取措施~. The Chinese local government takes many measures to invite investment. '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
undersell, sell sth. at low prices 27 抛售 [-] pāoshòu (undersell-sell) undersell, sell sth. at low prices: ~商 品 undersell commodities || 他低价 ~了所有股票. He dumped all his shares in the stock market at a low price. '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
sell well, be in great demand 29 畅销 [暢銷] chàngxiāo (smooth-sell) sell well, be in great demand: 在 市场上~ sell well in market || 产品~ products are sold well || ~全国 be sold well all over the country '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
divide profit according to previously agreed percentage, divide into, separate into 46 分成 [-] fēnchéng (divide-percentage) divide profit according to previously agreed percentage, divide into, separate into: 利润~ divide profit || 对 半~ divided profit into half-and-half || 收入~ divide income '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
generate renenue, extra income 49 创收 [創-] chuàngshōu (create-income) generate renenue, extra income: 一笔~ an extra income|| 校办工厂可以为学校~. School-run factories can generate income for schools. '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
invest in stock, speculate in stock, stock 50 炒股 [-] chǎogǔ (hype-stock) invest in stock, speculate in stock, stock: ~热 stock fever || 公款~ invest public funds in stock || 个人~ individuals invest in stock '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
manage money matters 1 理财 [-財] lǐcái (manage-money) manage money matters: 善于 ~ be good at managing money matters || ~有方 manage money matters very well '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
~房地 产 invest in real estate || ~银行 investment bank || 在教育上~ invest in education 2 投资 [-資] tóuzī (invest-capital/money) 149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
appropriation, allocate, allocation 6 拨款 [撥-] bōkuǎn (allocate-money) appropriation, allocate, allocation: 按计划~ allocate as planned || 财政~ fiscal appropriation || 大量~ a great number of allocation '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 '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
evade taxation, tax evasion 11 漏税 [-] lòushuì (evade-tax) evade taxation, tax evasion: ~严重 serious tax evasion '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
lose, compensate for 13 赔 [賠] péi (compensate, lose) lose, compensate for: ~钱 lose money || ~本 sustain losses in business || ~东西 compensate for sth. '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
compensate for, reimbursement 14 赔偿 [賠償] péicháng (compensate-refund) compensate for, reimbursement: ~损失 compensate for loss || ~财产损失 compensate for damage to property || 经济~ financial reimbursement '151 To accumulate 积累 (jīlěi)
accumulate, build up 1 积累 [積纍] jīlěi (store up-accumulate) accumulate, build up: ~经验 build up experience || ~资料 accumulate data || ~知识 accumulate knowledge '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
refurbishment, renovate 10 翻新 [-] fānxīn (refurbish-new) refurbishment, renovate: 花样~ various innovations || ~花色品种 renovate various assortments '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
counterfeit, reproduce, imitate 27 仿造 [-] fǎngzào (imitate-make) counterfeit, reproduce, imitate: ~宝石 imitation gemstone '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
copy, duplicate, replicate 28 复制 [複製] fùzhì (replicate-make) copy, duplicate, replicate: ~信息 copy information || ~基因 replicate gene || ~光盘 copy discs '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
自然~ natural fermentation || 充分~ full fermentation || 容易~ easily fermented 32 发酵 [發-] fājiào (rise-ferment) 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 '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
restore, renovate 4 修复 [-復] xiūfù (repair-recover) restore, renovate: ~铁路 renovate railways || ~历史建筑renovate historical buildings || ~长城repair the Great Wall '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
decorate, set off, embellish 15 装饰 [裝飾] zhuāngshì (decorate-ornament) decorate, set off, embellish: ~会场 decorate a conference venue || ~房间 decorate rooms || ~豪华 (háohuá) luxurious decoration '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
decorate 16 装修 [裝-] zhuāngxiū (decorate-renovate) decorate: ~房子 decorate a house || 室内~ interior/indoor decoration || 重新 ~ redecorate '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) 153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
pick, gather 24 采 [採] cǎi (pick, collect) pick, gather: ~苹果 pick apples || ~蜜 gather honey || ~花 pick flowers '154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
数据~ data backup || 双~ double backup || 定期~ periodic backup 6 备份 [備-] bèifèn (backup-copy) 154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
单独~ a separate binding "|| ~成册 bind together in a book || ~旧书 bind a old book 10 装订 [裝訂] zhuāngdìng (decorate-bind) 154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
自动~ automatic typesetting || 电脑~ computerized typesetting 11 排版 [-] páibǎn (set-printing plate) 154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
~著作 publish a monograph || ~小说 publish a novel || 即将~ be published immediately/soon 13 出版 [-] chūbǎn (publish-printing plate) 155 Traditional agricultural industries, 传统农业 (chuántǒng nóngyè)
reclaim, cultivate 1 开垦 [開墾] kāikěn (open up-reclaim) reclaim, cultivate: ~土地 reclaim land || 大面积~ a large area of land reclamation || ~农田 reclaim farmlands '155 Traditional agricultural industries, 传统农业 (chuántǒng nóngyè)
plant, cultivate 2 种植 [種-] zhòngzhí (sow-plant) plant, cultivate: ~玉米 plant corn || ~蔬 菜 plant vegetables || ~水稻 plant rice '155 Traditional agricultural industries, 传统农业 (chuántǒng nóngyè)
irrigate 7 灌溉 [-] guàngài (pour-irrigate) irrigate: 人工~ manual irrigation || ~植 物 irrigate plants || 节水~ water-saving irrigation 449 '155 Traditional agricultural industries, 传统农业 (chuántǒng nóngyè)
castrate 16 阉割 [閹-] yāngē (castrate-cut) castrate: ~公牛 castrate a bull '155 Traditional agricultural industries, 传统农业 (chuántǒng nóngyè)
cultivate, foster, breed 22 培育 [-] péiyù (cultivate-breed) cultivate, foster, breed: ~民族精 神cultivate the national spirit || ~树木 breed trees || 人工~ artificial breed '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
aviation 7 航空 [-] hángkōng (navigate-sky) aviation: ~公司 airline || ~运输 (yùnshū) air transportation || ~表演 (biǎoyǎn) air show '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
长期~ sailing for a long time || ~时代 navigation times 9 航海 [-] hánghǎi (navigate-sea) 156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
go boating 28 划船 [-] huáchuán (row-boat) go boating: 在湖上~ go boating on a lake || ~比赛 a boat race || ~去上学 go to school by boat '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)
~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 '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
~儿童 educate children || ~子女 educate someone’s kids 2 教育 [-] jiàoyù (educate-nurture) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
train, cultivate, foster 4 培养 [-養] péiyǎng (cultivate-raise) train, cultivate, foster: ~学生 train students || ~能力 foster one’s capability || ~人才 personnel training '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
cultivate, foster 5 培育 [-] péiyù (cultivate-nurture) cultivate, foster: ~人才 cultivate the talents || ~青年 cultivate young people || ~骨干 foster key employees '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
~读者 inspire/ enlighten readers || 有~ have inspiration/enlightenment || 得到/受到 ~ get inspiration/enlightenment 14 启发 [啓發] qǐfā (enlighten-inspire) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
demonstrate 15 示范 [-範] shìfàn (demonstrate-model) demonstrate: 重点~ a key demonstration || 当面~ site demonstration || 做~ make a demonstration '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
参加~ take an exam || 通过~ pass an exam || 公开~ public examination 21 考试 [-試] kǎoshì (examine-test) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
oral test/examination 23 口试 [-試] kǒushì (oral-test) oral test/examination: 参加~ take an oral test/examination || 进行 ~ take an oral test/examination || 汉语 ~ an oral test for Mandarin Chinese '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
make-up examination 27 补考 [補-] bǔkǎo (make up-exam) make-up examination: ~两次 makeup examination twice || ~成绩 grade for make-up examinations || 进行~ take a make-up examination '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
imperial competitive examination 29 科举 [-舉] kējǔ (subject-increased) imperial competitive examination: ~考试 imperial competitive examination || 废~ abolish the imperial competitive examination '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
imitate, model on 24 模仿 [-] mófǎng (model-imitate) imitate, model on: ~欧洲 model on Europe || ~动作 copy movements || 机械地~ imitate mechanically '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
~日语 independently study Japanese || ~成才 self-taught || ~新知识 self-study new information 25 自学 [-學] zìxué (self-learn) study independently: ~日语 independently study Japanese || ~成才 self-taught || ~新知识 self-study new information '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
毕业~ graduation practice || ~半年 practice for half a year || ~医生 intern as a doctor 27 实习 [實習] shíxí (in reality-practice) 160 Research 研究 (yánjiū)
investigate, research 2 调研 [調-] diàoyán (investigate-research) investigate, research: 市场 ~ research the stock market || 网上/在线~ go online to do research || 内部~ internal investigation '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
create 3 创作 [創-] chuàngzuò (initiate-make) create: ~ 电影音乐 create a movie soundtrack || 小说 ~ produce a novel || ~活动 creative activities '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
translate 7 翻译 [-譯] fānyì (translate-translate) translate: 机器~ machine translation || ~成英语 translate into English || ~文章 translate an article '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
一场~ one performance || 看~ watch a performance || ~节目 the show’s program 1 演出 [-] yǎnchū (act-open) 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) 163 Photography, painting 摄影, 绘画 (shèyǐng, huìhuà)
给他~ videotape her || 实况~ live recording || 水下~ underwater recording 13 录像 [錄-] lùxiàng (record-video) 165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
see a patient 1 看病 [-] kànbìng (diagnose-illness) see a patient: 给人~ see a sick person || 为老百姓~ see common patients || ~难. It is hard to see a doctor. '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
treat 2 治 [-] zhì (administer, treat) treat: ~病 treat a sick person || ~感冒 cure a cold || ~眼睛 treat eyes '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
treat, cure an illness 3 治病 [-] zhìbìng (treat-illness) treat, cure an illness: ~救人 save people by treating illnesses || 给人 ~ treat somebody’s illness || 用植物~ use plants to treat a sickness '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
treat 4 治疗 [-療] zhìliáo (treat-therapy) treat: ~皮肤病 treat a skin disease || 早 期~ early treatment || 食物~ food therapy '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
外科~ surgical operation || 做~ do an operation || 动 ~ be operated on 17 手术 [-術] shǒushù (hand-technique/operation) 165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
medical treatment 18 医疗 [醫療] yīliáo (cure-treat) medical treatment: 公费/免费~ statepaid/free medical treatment || 农村~ rural medical treatment || ~费用 medical treatment for a fee '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
~疾病 prevent and treat diseases || ~地方病 prevent and treat endemic diseases || ~艾滋病 (àizībìng) prevent and treat AIDS 20 防治 [-] fángzhì (prevent-treat) 166 Struggle 斗争 (dòuzhēng)
march, demonstration 10 游行 [遊-] yóuxíng (parade-march) march, demonstration: 上 街~ march on the streets || 学生~ student protest || 参加~ take part in a demonstration '166 Struggle 斗争 (dòuzhēng)
农民~ peasants’ uprising || 武装~ armed revolts 进攻 [進-] jìngōng (forward-attack) 12 起义 [-義] qǐyì (rise in rebellion-justice) 167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
attack 2 攻击 [-擊] gōngjī (attack-strike) attack: ~船队 attack the fleet || ~敌人 attack the enemy || 武力 ~ forceful attack '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
make a surprise attack 4 袭击 [襲擊] xíjī (raid-strike) make a surprise attack: ~敌人 attack the enemy by surprise || ~大城市 attack the city by surprise || 遭风暴/狼群~ be surprised by a storm/pack of wolves '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
be stationed 5 驻 [駐] zhù (be stationed) be stationed: ~意大利 be stationed in Italy || ~新疆 be stationed in Xinjiang || ~在这里 be stationed here '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
scout, investigate 6 侦察 [偵-] zhēnchá (detect-examine) scout, investigate: ~案情 investigate a case || ~敌情 scout the enemy || ~地形 scout the terrain '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
patrol 7 巡逻 [-邏] xúnluó (patrol-patrol) patrol: 空中~ air patrol || 海上~ sea patrol || 来回~ back and forth patrol '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
do battle 11 作战 [-戰] zuòzhàn (do-battle) do battle: 与敌人~ do battle with the enemy || 英勇 ~ heroic battle || 山地~ mountain battle '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
~是中国古代战争中经常使用的 一种策略. Feinting to the east and attacking to the west is a common tactic used in ancient Chinese warfare. 25 声东击西 [聲東擊-] shēngdōngjīxī (feint-east-attack-west) feint to the east and attack to the west (create a diversion): ~是中国古代战争中经常使用的 一种策略. Feinting to the east and attacking to the west is a common tactic used in ancient Chinese warfare. '168 To capture, to surrender 攻占, 投降 (gōngzhàn, tóuxiáng)
retreat 7 退 [-] tuì (retreat) retreat: ~敌 retreat from the enemy '168 To capture, to surrender 攻占, 投降 (gōngzhàn, tóuxiáng)
liberate 15 解放 [-] jiěfàng (liberate-set free) liberate: ~思想 liberate the mind || ~自己 liberate oneself || 性~ sexual liberation '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
catch, arrest 1 抓 [-] zhuā (scratch, grasp, arrest) catch, arrest: ~坏人 arrest a bad guy || ~小偷 catch a thief '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
catch 3 抓捕 [-] zhuābǔ (arrest-catch) catch: ~嫌疑 (xiányí) 人 catch a suspect || ~罪犯 (zuìfàn) catch a criminal || ~凶手 arrest a murderer '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
catch 6 捕获 [-獲] bǔhuò (catch-get) catch: ~猎物 (lièwù) catch prey || ~嫌疑人 catch a suspect || ~一条鲨鱼 (shāyú) catch a shark 479 '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
catch everything at once 9 一网打尽 [-網-盡] yīwǎngdǎjìn (one-net-catch-all) catch everything at once: 将犯罪团伙~ catch an entire criminal gang at once '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
confiscate 13 查抄 [-] cháchāo (search-confiscate) confiscate: ~家产 confiscate family belongings || ~假药 confiscate fake medicine || ~盗版图书 confiscate many pirated books || ~黑工厂 confiscate illegal factory '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. '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
interrogate, examine 16 审问 [審問] shěnwèn (try-inquire) interrogate, examine: ~犯人 interrogate a criminal || ~案件 examine a case || 反复~ repeatedly interrogate '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
probation 28 缓刑 [緩-] huǎnxíng (postpone-punishment) probation: ~三年 three years of probation '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
reeducation through labor 31 劳教 [勞-] láojiào (labor-education) reeducation through labor: ~两年 two years of re-education through labor '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
violate rights 4 侵权 [-權] qīnquán (infringe-rights) violate rights: 当事人~ a legal party infringed on somebody’s rights || 商标~ trademark infringement || 继 续~ continuing violating rights '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
catch and kill (an animal) 14 捕杀 [-殺] bǔshā (catch-kill) catch and kill (an animal): ~稀有动物 kill a rare animal || 严禁~ forbid the killing of animals || 大量~ catch and kill many animals '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
assassinate 15 暗杀 [-殺] ànshā (secretly-kill) assassinate: 惨遭~ be assassinated || ~总 统 assassinate a president '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
a currently widespread fraud in PRC involving deliberately crashing cars then demanding compensation 21 碰瓷 [-] pèngcí (crash-porcelain) a currently widespread fraud in PRC involving deliberately crashing cars then demanding compensation: ~骗钱 crash a car to get money '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
cheat 25 作弊[-] zuòbì (do-cheat) cheat: 考试~ cheat on a test || 严重~ serious cheating '172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
investigate and prosecute 1 查处 [-處] cháchǔ (investigate-prosecute) investigate and prosecute: ~ 非法行为 investigate and prosecute illegal behavior || ~不法分子 investigate and prosecute criminals || 依法~ legal investigation and prosecution '172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
confiscate 4 没收 [-] mòshōu (confiscate-take) confiscate: ~财产 confiscate property || ~土地 seize land || ~他的书 confiscate his book '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 '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
take oaths 6 受戒 [-] shòujiè (receive-Buddhist monastic discipline) take oaths: 僧侣 ~ take oaths as a monk || 十六岁~ take oaths at 16 years old '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
consecration, offering 11 供奉 [-] gòngfèng (present with all respect-supply) consecration, offering: ~祖先 consecrate an ancestor || ~香火 incense offering '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
abstain from eating meat 25 吃斋 [-齋] chīzhāi (eat-vegetarian diet) abstain from eating meat: 长 期~ stop eating meat for a long time || ~念佛 abstain from meat and pray to Buddha || ~打坐 abstain from meat while meditating '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
enlightenment, transformation 31 点化 [點-] diǎnhuà (enlighten-transform) enlightenment, transformation: ~众生 enlighten beings || ~凡人 transform a mortal '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
moment of enlightenment, satori 32 顿悟 [頓-] dùnwù (sudden-enlightenment) moment of enlightenment, satori: ~这个道理 a moment of realizing the Daoist truth || ~成佛 a moment of Buddhist enlightenment '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
互相~ mutual communication || 善于~ good at communicating || ~能力 ability to communicate 1 交际 [-際] jiāojì (associate-meet) 174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
associate with 3 交往 [-] jiāowǎng (associate-contact) associate with: 与人~ associate with someone || 友好~ friendly association || ~多/少 a lot/a little bit of interaction '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
treat 44 对待 [對-] duìdài (deal with-treat) treat: 认真~ treat seriously || 分别~ treat separately || 平等~学生 treat students equally '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
mistreat 47 虐待 [-] nüèdài (cruel-treat) mistreat: ~动物 mistreat an animal || ~儿童 mistreat a child '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
加以~ explain to someone || 详细地~ explain in detail || ~反复 explain repeatedly 11 说明 [說-] shuōmíng (explain-clear) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
在大会上 ~ speak at a big meeting || 电视~ talk on TV || 会, 爱~ will, love to present 13 讲话 [講話] jiǎnghuà (talk-word) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
与 他~ communicate with him || 互相~ mutual communication || ~思想, 感情, 经验 exchange ideas, feelings, experiences 14 交流 [-] jiāoliú (mutual-communicate) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
跟他~ talk to him || 谈两次话 talk twice || 个别~ individual tutorial/conversation 16 谈话 [談話] tánhuà (talk-word) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
urgent, private whisper 28 窃窃私语 [竊竊-語] qièqièsīyǔ (secretly-reduplication-privately-talk) urgent, private whisper: 听众~ the audience whispers privately || 互 相~ urgently whisper to each other '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
talkative 31 多嘴 [-] duōzuǐ (excessive-mouth) talkative: 嫌她~ talk too much to her || 有点~ a little bit talkative || 不敢~ afraid of talking too much '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
chatter 32 唠叨 [嘮-] láodāo (garrulous) chatter: ~两句 nagging || ~自己的事 prattle on about your own affairs || 爱~ love to chatter '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)
military tactics on paper, armchair strategist 46 纸上谈兵 [紙-談-] zhǐshàngtánbīng (paper-on-talk-military) military tactics on paper, armchair strategist: ~不能解决实际问题. Theoretical discussions won’t fix real problems '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
exaggerate 47 夸大 [誇-] kuādà (flaut-big) exaggerate: ~难度 exaggerate the difficulty || ~损失 exaggerate a loss || ~病情 exaggerate a sickness '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
overstate 48 夸张 [誇張] kuāzhāng (flaut-enlarge) overstate: 语言~ hyperbolic language || 动作~ overstated actions '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
flatter 51 吹捧 [-] chuīpěng (exaggerate-flatter) flatter: 相互~ flatter each other || 极力~ laud sb. to the skies '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
talk with, have a conversation 52 交谈 [-談] jiāotán (mutual-talk) talk with, have a conversation: 友好~ chat friendly || 用中文流利地~ talk fluently in Chinese || 跟朋友~ talk with friends '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
talk like a bureaucrat 56 打官腔 [-] dǎguānqiāng (talk-bureaucratic-accent) talk like a bureaucrat: 在下级面前 ~ talk officiously to a subordinate || 跟老百姓~ talk like a bureaucrat with a commoner '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
chat 58 聊 [-] liáo (chat) chat: ~工作 chat about work || ~家庭 chat about family || ~生活 chat about life '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
chat 59 聊天儿 [--兒] liáotiānr (chat-aimlessly) chat: 聊一会儿天 chat for a little bit || 跟她~ chat with her || 网上~ online chat '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
chatter idly, boast or brag 60 侃大山 [-] kǎndàshān (piffle-big-mountain) chatter idly, boast or brag: 跟朋友~ chatter idly with a friend '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
talk or chat about ordinary daily life 61 拉家常 [-] lājiācháng (chat-domestic-trivia) talk or chat about ordinary daily life: 跟老人~ talk about ordinary life with an old person || 和大家 ~ chat about ordinary life with everybody '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)
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)
在大会上~ speak at the conference || 第一个 ~ the first speech || ~一分钟 speak for one minute 6 发言 [發-] fāyán (deliver-speech) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
得到~ get a hint || ~ 要辞职 hint at resigning || 自我~ self-suggestion 9 暗示 [-] ànshì (indirect-show) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
state, declare 34 陈述 [陳-] chénshù (state-narrate) state, declare: ~ 事实 state a fact || ~ 意见 state a view || 简单~ simply declare '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
joke, laugh at 11 笑话 [-話] xiàohuà (laugh-stock) joke, laugh at: 别~她! Don’t laugh at her! || ~他笨 laugh at his stupidness '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
satirize, mock 13 讽刺 [諷-] fěngcì (satirize-mock) satirize, mock: ~别人 mock others || ~现实 mock reality '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
sneer at, ridicule 14 嘲讽 [-諷] cháofěng (deride-satirize) sneer at, ridicule: ~她的职业 sneer at her career || ~自己 ridicule yourself '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
appreciate 3 赞赏 [讚賞] zànshǎng (eulogize-appreciate) appreciate: 得到~ receive appreciation || ~他的话 appreciate his words || 大加~ greatly appreciated '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
celebrate 8 庆祝 [慶-] qìngzhù (celebrate-congratulate) celebrate: ~生日 celebrate a birthday || ~大会 celebrate at a large meeting || ~胜利 celebrate a victory '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
congratulate 9 祝贺 [-賀] zhùhè (congratulate-send a present with congratulation) congratulate: ~生日 congratulate someone on their birthday || ~他的喜事 congratulate him on his happy event || 表示 ~ show congratulations '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
自我~ self-consolation || ~她的父母 comfort her parents || ~的话 comforting words 20 安慰 [-] ānwèi (comfort-comfort) 178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
express sympathy 21 慰问 [-問] wèiwèn (comfort-extend regards) express sympathy: ~老人 express sympathy for the elderly || 表示~ show sympathy || 亲切~ kindly express sympathy '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
be grateful 2 感谢 [-謝] gǎnxiè (grateful-thank) be grateful: 非常~ be very grateful || ~我的老师 be grateful for my teacher || 表示~ express thanks '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
reciprocate, repay 4 回报 [-報] huíbào (return-repay) reciprocate, repay: ~父母 repay parents || 得到 ~ receive repayment || 感情的~ emotional reciprocation 505 '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
be grateful 5 感激 [-] gǎnjī (moved-inspired) be grateful: ~这位姑娘 feel indebted to this girl || 万分~ extremely grateful || ~生活 be thankful for life '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)
atone for a crime 11 赎罪 [贖-] shúzuì (atone for-crime) atone for a crime: 替前人~ atone for the crimes of predecessors '180 To request 请求 (qǐngqiú)
再三~ repeatedly request || ~帮助 request help || 提出~ put forth a request 3 请求 [請-] qǐngqiú (request-beg) 181 To give 送 (sòng)
contribute, donate 3 捐赠 [-贈] juānzèng (donate-give) contribute, donate: ~电子产品 donate electronics || ~食物 donate food || ~图书 donate books '181 To give 送 (sòng)
donate 10 捐 [-] juān (donate) donate: ~钱donate money || ~一百元 donate 100 yuan || ~衣服 donate clothes '181 To give 送 (sòng)
offer, donate 11 献 [獻] xiàn (offer, present) offer, donate: ~血 donate blood || ~花 offer flowers || ~计, 酒, 礼 offer advice, alcohol, a gift '181 To give 送 (sòng)
dedicate, devote 13 奉献 [-獻] fèngxiàn (offer-present) dedicate, devote: ~生命 dedicate life || ~爱心 devote one’s love to || 无私~ unselfish devotion '181 To give 送 (sòng)
contribute, dedicate 14 贡献 [貢獻] gòngxiàn (offer tribute-present) contribute, dedicate: ~金 钱 contribute money || ~时间 dedicate time || ~很多 contribute a lot '181 To give 送 (sòng)
lose, compensate 25 赔 [賠] péi (compensate) lose, compensate: ~钱了 lost money || 我把你电 脑丢了, 我~你吧. I lost your computer. I’ll pay for it. || ~礼 make an apology '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
coordinate 1 协调 [協-] xiétiáo (mediate-adjust) coordinate: ~意见 coordinate/bring together views || ~矛盾 solve/correct a contradiction || ~关系 coordinate relations '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
discuss, negotiate 5 商议 [-議] shāngyì (consult-discuss) discuss, negotiate: ~价格 negotiate a price || 紧急~ urgently discuss || ~对策 (duìcè) discuss a response 513 '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
商业~ business talks || 正 式~ official negotiations || 进行~ talks are underway 7 谈判 [談-] tánpàn (talk-decide) 182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
电话~ phone conversations || 正式~ formal talks || 第二次 ~ the second set of talks 10 会谈 [會談] huìtán (meet-talk) 182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
offer a seat 25 让座 [讓-] ràngzuò (yield-seat) offer a seat: 让一个座 offer up one seat || 给你~ offer my seat to you || 马上~ immediately offer up a seat '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
mediate 27 调解 [調-] tiáojiě (mediate-solve) mediate: ~纠纷 (jiūfēn) mediate a dispute || ~家庭问题 mediate a family issue || ~这件事help resolve this thing '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
facilitate 28 疏通 [-] shūtōng (dredge-unblock) facilitate: ~关系 facilitate a relationship || ~意见 mediate between two opinions '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
fight natural disasters 33 抗灾 [-災] kàngzāi (fight-disaster) fight natural disasters: 奋力~ struggle to fight natural disasters '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
attend 41 服侍 [-] fúshì (serve-wait upon) attend: ~病人 wait on a sick person || ~ 双亲 attend parents '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
自由 ~ free debate || ~问题 debate a question || 参加~ participate in a debate 2 辩论 [辯論] biànlùn (debate-comment) 184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
differentiate 8 分辨 [-] fēnbiàn (distinguish-differentiate) differentiate: ~是非 differentiate right and wrong || ~清楚 differentiate clearly || ~颜色 differentiate colors 521 '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
controversy, debate 10 争论 [爭論] zhēnglùn (contend-comment) controversy, debate: ~问题 controversial question || 热烈地 ~ hotly debate || 引起~ give rise to a debate '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
violate 1 违反 [違-] wéifǎn (violate-opposite) violate: ~纪律 (jìlǜ) violate discipline || ~规定 (guiding) violate regulations || ~科学 run counter to science '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
violate, go against 2 违背 [違-] wéibèi (violate-against) violate, go against: ~历史事实 be contrary to the historical facts || ~意愿 (yìyuàn) go against the will || ~承诺 (chéngnuò) break one’s promise '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
offend, violate 8 触犯 [觸-] chùfàn (offend-offend/commit) offend, violate: ~法律 violate the law || ~上司 offend a superior || ~纪律 violate discipline '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
cheat 35 骗 [騙] piàn (cheat, deceive) cheat: ~人 cheat someone || ~钱 cheat somebody out of their money || ~贷款 (dàikuǎn) cheat a loan '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
flatter 63 恭维 [-維] gōngwéi (respect-obey) flatter: ~别人 flatter others || ~几句 say a few compliments '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
cater to 65 迎合 [-] yínghé (pander-conform) cater to: ~成人 cater to adults || ~现 实 cater to reality || ~市场 pander to the market '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
instigate 1 教唆 [-] jiàosuō (instruct-incite) instigate: ~犯罪 instigate a crime || ~儿 子 instigate someone’s son to do something || ~别人做坏事 instigate other people to do bad things '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
以死相~ use the threat of death || ~政府 blackmail the government 10 要挟 [-挾] yāoxié (force-coerce) 186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
受到~ receive a threat || ~生命 threaten a life || 核 ~ nuclear threat 11 威胁 [-脅] wēixié (threaten-coerce) 186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
强制 (qiángzhì) ~ forced repatriation || ~难民 (nànmín) repatriate a refugee 29 遣返 [-] qiǎnfǎn (repatriate-back) 186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
treat unjustly, to accuse wrongly 31 冤枉 [-] yuānwǎng (bend-crooked) treat unjustly, to accuse wrongly: ~好人 wrong a innocent people || ~官司unjust verdict '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
instigate trouble 45 挑拨 [-撥] tiǎobō (incite-stir) instigate trouble: ~关系 instigate trouble in a relationship || ~是非 sow discord '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
break off relations 48 绝交 [-] juéjiāo (break-association) break off relations: 两人~ two people break off relations || 跟朋友 ~ break off relations with a friend '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
retaliate 52 报复 [報復] bàofù (avenge-retaliate) retaliate: ~社会 retaliate against society || ~他人 retaliate against others '187 Weather 天气 (tiānqì)
clear autumn sky and bracing air (good fall weather) 4 秋高气爽 [--氣-] qiūgāoqìshuǎng (autumn-high-air-freshening) clear autumn sky and bracing air (good fall weather): ~的时候 the time of good fall weather '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) 188 To freeze, to dissolve 冰冻, 溶解 (bīngdòng, róngjiě)
lower the temperature 13 降温 [-] jiàngwēn (lower-temperature) lower the temperature: 降了 温 the temperature dropped || 逐步~ gradually cool down || 迅速 (xùnsù) ~ rapidly cool '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
look at, shine, photo 3 照 [-] zhào (bright, shine) look at, shine, photo: 阳光 ~在脸上. The sun shines on a face. || ~一张相 take a photo || ~镜子 (jìngzi) look in a mirror '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
shine, illuminate 4 照耀 [-] zhàoyào (shine-illuminate) shine, illuminate: 阳光~ bright sunshine || 红星~中国 Red Star over China (first account of Chinese Communism, by Edgar Snow) '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
radiate 9 辐射 [輻-] fúshè (spoke-shoot) radiate: 太阳~ solar radiation || 核~ nuclear radiation '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 '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
volatile 23 挥发 [揮發] huīfā (volatilize-off) volatile: 瓶子里的酒精都~ 光了. The alcohol inside the bottle has volatilized. || 容易~ easily made volatile || ~快 quickly made volatile '190 Verbs of motion 状态动词 (zhuàngtài dòngcí)
expand, dilate 31 舒张 [-張] shūzhāng (stretch-open) expand, dilate: 心脏~ diastolic heart (relaxed) || 血管~ blood vessels expand '190 Verbs of motion 状态动词 (zhuàngtài dòngcí)
concentrate 36 浓缩 [濃縮] nóngsuō (densely-contract) concentrate: ~劳动时间 concentrated working time || ~果汁 concentrated fruit juice || 高度~ highly concentrated '191 To store, to display 存放, 展示 (cúnfàng, zhǎnshì)
scatter, distribute 13 分布 [-佈] fènbù (separate-scatter) scatter, distribute: ~不均 scatter unevenly || 对称~ symmetrically distributed || 城乡~ urban and rural distribution '191 To store, to display 存放, 展示 (cúnfàng, zhǎnshì)
settle, precipitate 21 沉淀 [-澱] chéndiàn (sink-precipitate) settle, precipitate: ~杂质 settle out impurities || 防止~ prevent precipitate '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
separated by a given distance, be apart, be away from 8 相距 [-] xiàng jù (mutual-away) separated by a given distance, be apart, be away from: ~很远 be far apart || ~十万八千里thousands of miles apart '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
deviate 11 偏离 [-離] piānlí (deviate-from) deviate: ~目标 deviate from the objective || ~轨道 (guǐdào) drift off course || ~航线 deviate from the route '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
separate 15 隔开 [-開] gékāi (block-separated) separate: 把他们~ make them separate || 与海洋~ separated from the sea || 用墙~ use a wall to separate '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
separate by 17 相隔 [-] xiānggé (mutual-separated) separate by: ~不远 separated by a long distance || ~两年 separated by two years || 与外界~ separated from the outside world '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
isolated 18 隔绝 [-絕] géjué (separate-off) isolated: 与外界~ isolated from the outside world || ~空气 isolated from the atmosphere || 完全~ completely isolated '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
tailgate 31 追尾 [-] zhuīwěi (caught-tail) tailgate: 连环~ chain of tailgaters || 我的 车子被人~了. My car was tailgated by someone. '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
meet after a long separation 42 久别重逢 [-別--] jiǔbiéchòngféng (long-apart-again-meet) meet after a long separation: 和亲人 ~ reunite with your father || 老同学~ reunite with an old classmate '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
rub, scrape, scratch 46 蹭 [-] cèng (rub) rub, scrape, scratch: ~破一块皮 scrape a piece of skin || ~他的脸 rub his face '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
integrate 7 融入 [-] róngrù (fuse-into) integrate: ~社会 integrate into society || ~新 家庭 integrate into a new family || 积极~ actively integrate '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
link up, communicate 20 沟通 [溝-] gōutōng (ditch-link up) link up, communicate: 互相~ link up with each other || 信息~ communicate information || 电话~ communicate by phone '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
open, communicate 21 通 [-] tōng (unimpeded, through, pass) open, communicate: ~电话 talk on the phone || ~车 open to traffic || ~航 open to boats '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
associate 28 交 [-] jiāo (crossed, associate) associate: ~朋友 make a friend || ~心 open your heart to || ~好口 good luck '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
gather 33 集合 [-] jíhé (assemble-together) gather: 到操场~ gather on the playground || 八点~ gather at 8: 00 || 紧急~ urgent assembly '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
concentrate 36 集中 [-] jízhōng (gather-together) concentrate: ~注意力 concentrate your attention || ~学习 concentrate on studies || ~大量现金 concentrate a lot of money '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
gather 37 聚集 [-] jùjí (flock together-gather) gather: 群众~ a crowd gathered || ~资金 assemble funds || ~在一起 gather together '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
concentrate 40 密集 [-] mìjí (dense-gather) concentrate: 知识~ concentrated knowledge || 人口~ densely populated || 高度~ highly concentrated '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
go separate ways 43 各奔东西 [--東-] gèbèndōngxī (each-rush to-east-west) go separate ways: 毕业后同学们就 ~了. Classmates go their separate ways after graduating. '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
separate, sever 45 割裂 [-] gēliè (cut-split) separate, sever: 把两者~开来 split the two apart || ~它们的内在联系 sever their internal connection '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
scatter 47 分散 [-] fènsàn (separate-disperse) scatter: ~难点 scattered difficulties || 信息~ the information is dispersed || ~学习 scattered studies '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
scatter 50 散落 [-] sànluò (disperse-fall) scatter: ~一地 scattered to the ground || ~在地上 scattered on the ground '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
ventilate 52 通风 [-風] tōngfēng (pass-wind) ventilate: ~良好 well-ventilated || 经 常~ often ventilated '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
pass through, penetrate 53 透 [-] tòu (pass through) pass through, penetrate: ~光 translucent || ~气 breathable || ~风 let in air '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
insulate 61 隔热 [-熱] gérè (block-heat) insulate: 屋顶~ roof insulation || ~垫 heat insulating mattress 549 '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
vibrate, quiver, tremble 4 颤动 [-動] chàndòng (vibrate-move) vibrate, quiver, tremble: 全身~ one’s whole body trembles || 上下~ tremble from top to bottom '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
shake, vibrate 5 振动 [-動] zhèndòng (shake-move) shake, vibrate: 空气~ air vibration || 强烈地~ fierce shaking '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
rotate 15 旋转 [-轉] xuánzhuǎn (spin-rotate) rotate: ~一圈 rotate a circle || 向左~ rotate left || 顺时针~ rotate clockwise '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
(of water, air, etc.) flow, circulate 22 流动 [-動] liúdòng (flow-move) (of water, air, etc.) flow, circulate: 资金~ flowing currency || 人才~ circulating talent || 来回~ continuously circulate '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
flow, circulate 23 流通 [-] liútōng (flow-unimpeded) (of air, money, commodities) flow, circulate: 空气~ circulating air || 血液~ flowing blood || 商品~ circulating goods '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
splash, spatter 24 溅 [濺] jiàn (splash) splash, spatter: ~了一身水splash all over one’s body || 四处乱~ spatter in all directions '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
float 30 浮 [-] fú (float) float: ~在水面 float on the water 开始 [開-] kāishǐ (begin-start) 195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
open (a conference), inaugurate 7 开幕 [開-] kāimù (open-curtain) open (a conference), inaugurate: 大会~ open a large conference || ~ 时间curtain time || 展览会明天~. The exhibition will open tomorrow. '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) 195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
reappear, recur, repeat 27 重复 [-複] chóngfù (again-repeat) reappear, recur, repeat: ~使 用repeatedly use || ~一次reappear once || ~她的话repeat her words '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
circulate, cycle 28 循环 [-環] xúnhuán (circulate-circle) circulate, cycle: 血液~ blood circulation || ~运动 a circular movement || 良性~ positive cycle '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
graduate 36 毕业 [畢業] bìyè (finish-study) graduate: 毕不了业/毕得了业 be unable graduate/ be able to graduate || 中学~ graduate from a middle school '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
achieve, reach, attain 50 达到 [達-] dádào (reach-at) achieve, reach, attain: ~目的 achieve a goal || ~要求 reach one’s requirements || ~世界先进水平 come up to advanced world standards '196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
move to an earlier date, do sth in advance 1 提前 [-] tíqián (move-forward) move to an earlier date, do sth in advance: ~上班 start work early || ~到达 arrive in advance || ~五个月 5 months in advance '196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
catch up with, encounter 5 赶上 [趕-] gǎnshàng (catch-up) catch up with, encounter: ~发达国家 catch up with developed countries || ~飞机 catch the flight '196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
relieve, alleviate 8 缓解 [緩-] huǎnjiě (alleviate-relieve) relieve, alleviate: ~压力 relieve stress || ~病情 ease the patient’s condition || ~疲劳 relieve fatigue '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)
come (or bring) into being, generate 5 生成 [-] shēngchéng (borne-finished) come (or bring) into being, generate: 自然/天然 ~ natural generation || 地球的~ generation of the Earth || ~二 维码generate a two-dimension code '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
generate 9 产生 [產-] chǎnshēng (generate-happen) generate: ~想法 generate a new idea || ~问题 generate an issue || 同时 ~ generate at the same time '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
dispatch, send 10 发 [發] fā (shoot an arrow, start off, happen, send) dispatch, send: ~消 息 dispatch information || ~邮件send a letter || ~信 dispatch mail '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
transmit by radio, dispatch (letters, ect), send (an email) 12 发送 [發-] fāsòng (send-deliver) transmit by radio, dispatch (letters, ect), send (an email): ~信号transmit signals || ~邮件 send emails || ~信件dispatch letters and mails '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
eliminate 23 消失 [-] xiāoshī (vanish-disappear) eliminate: 完全~ completely eliminate || 渐渐~ gradually eliminate || ~ 在人群中be lost in a crowd '198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
locked in a stalemate 6 相持 [-] xiāngchí (mutual-hold) locked in a stalemate: ~一个多小时 locked in a stalemate for over an hour || 双方~不下. Neither side could end the stalemate. '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
(of a train, ship, flight etc.) late, behind schedule 3 晚点 [-點] wǎndiǎn (behind-time) (of a train, ship, flight etc.) late, behind schedule: 火车~ 二十分钟 The train is 20 minutes overdue. '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
be late, come late 4 迟到 [遲-] chídào (late-come) be late, come late: ~半小时 be late half hour || 不许 ~ don’t be late || 差一点儿 ~ almost late '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
spread, propagate, disseminate 8 传播 [傳-] chuánbō (pass along-spread) spread, propagate, disseminate: 广泛~ wide spread || 到处~ spread everywhere || ~文化 disseminate culture '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
pass to the next generation, be hereditary 13 遗传 [遺傳] yíchuán (inherit-pass) pass to the next generation, be hereditary: ~病hereditary disease || ~学genetics || ~基因 genetic genes '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
spread, hand down, circulate 16 流传 [-傳] liúchuán (flow-spread) spread, hand down, circulate: ~久远 hand down for a long time || ~一个故事handing down a story || 广为~ spread far and wide '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
不断~ constantly change || 气温 ~ variations of temperature || 我老家有了很大的~. Great changes have taken place in my home village. 1 变化 [變-] biànhuà (transform-convert) 200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
自然~ naturally assimilate || ~少数民族 assimilate minorities 7 同化 [-] tónghuà (same-convert) 200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
fluctuate, wave motion 9 波动 [-動] bōdòng (fluctuate-change) fluctuate, wave motion: 湖水~ the lake water fluctuated || 心理/情绪~ one’s mentality/ emotions fluctuated || 经 济/价格~ the economy/price fluctuated '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
vary, alternate 11 变换 [變換] biànhuàn (change-change) vary, alternate: ~颜色 change color || ~话题 change topics || ~工作change work '201 Damage, to deteriorate 损坏, 变坏 (sǔnhuài, biànhuài)
worsen, deteriorate 11 恶化 [惡-] è’huà (worse-change) worsen, deteriorate: 健康~ one’s health is deteriorating || 经济~ the economy deteriorates || 逐渐~ gradually deteriorate '201 Damage, to deteriorate 损坏, 变坏 (sǔnhuài, biànhuài)
ruined, dilapidated 13 破败 [-敗] pòbài (broken-ruined) ruined, dilapidated: ~ 不堪crushed || ~的街道run down streets '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
受~ receive stimulation || ~皮肤 stimulate the skin || 外部~ stimulation from outside 3 刺激 [-] cìjī (pierce-stimulate) 202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
~能力 the ability in innovation || 医学~ a great innovation in medicine || 勇于~ be bold in making innovations 8 创新 [創-] chuàngxīn (create-new) 202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
我们的皮 肤有~能力. Our skin has the ability of regeneration. || ~资源 renewable resources 11 再生 [-] zàishēng (again-live) 202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
a pleasant change of atmosphere or appearance 12 耳目一新 [-] ěr’mùyīxīn (ear-eye-complete-new) a pleasant change of atmosphere or appearance: 令人~ make someone see things like new '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
compensate, make up 17 补偿 [補償] bǔcháng (make up-compensate) compensate, make up: 经 济~ economic compensation || 得到~ receive compensation || 作为~ serve as compensation '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
recharge batteries 19 充电 [-電] chōngdiàn (charge-electricity) recharge batteries: 充一次 电 recharge a battery || 充八小时电 recharge 8 hours of battery life || 自动~ automatically recharge '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
negative growth 32 负增长 [負-長] fùzēngzhǎng (negative-grow) negative growth: 经济~ economic recession || 人口~ decrease in population growth '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
~标准 reduce the standard || ~生产成本 reduce production costs || 气温~了. The temperature dropped. 39 降低 [-] jiàngdī (descend-low) v.> reduce, lower: ~标准 reduce the standard || ~生产成本 reduce production costs || 气温~了. The temperature dropped. '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
retreat, decline 46 退 [-] tuì (retreat) retreat, decline: 敌人~了. The enemy has retreated. || 高烧~了. The high fever has gone down. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
eliminate, dispel 7 消除 [-] xiāochú (get rid of-eliminate) eliminate, dispel: ~危险 eliminate danger || ~疲劳 dispel fatigue || ~烦恼 dispel distress '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
eliminate, wipe out 8 消灭 [-滅] xiāomiè (get rid of-extinguish) eliminate, wipe out: ~城乡差 别 eliminate the difference between urban and rural areas || ~敌人 eliminate enemies || ~老鼠 eliminate rodents '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
root out, eradicate 9 铲除 [鏟-] chǎnchú (eradicate-eliminate) root out, eradicate: ~杂草 root out weeds || ~恶势力wipe out evil forces || 彻底~ thoroughly eradicate '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
clear away, eliminate 13 清除 [-] qīngchú (clear-eliminate) clear away, eliminate: ~毒素 (dúsù) clear away toxins || ~垃圾clear away trash || ~灰尘 clear away dust '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
free (or extricate) oneself, absolve 14 解脱 [-] jiětuō (untie-separate) free (or extricate) oneself, absolve: ~痛 苦 free oneself from suffering || 从烦恼中~ 出来free yourself from worries || 精神 ~ mental/spiritual relief '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
reduce internal heat, relieve inflammation 17 去火 [-] qùhuǒ (relieve-inflammation) reduce internal heat, relieve inflammation: 清热~ relieve internal heat || 喝绿豆汤~. Drink green bean soup to relieve internal heat. || 快速~ quickly remove internal heat '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
extinguish body internal fire/heat 18 消火 [-] xiāohuǒ (extinguish-inflammation) extinguish body internal fire/heat: 吃水果~. Eat fruit to extinguish internal heat. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
detoxify, relieve internal heat 19 解毒 [-] jiědú (remove-toxic) detoxify, relieve internal heat: 清热~ relieve internal heat and detoxify '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
recover from fatigue 21 解乏 [-] jiěfá (relieve-fatigue) recover from fatigue: 茶能~. Tea can help you recover from fatigue. || 喝点酒可以~. Drinking a little bit of alcohol can help one recover from fatigue. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
satisfy a food craving 22 解馋 [-饞] jiěchán (relieve-ravenous) satisfy a food craving: 这种零食 最~. This type of snack can help satisfy your craving. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
fight a quick battle to force a quick decision, act promptly 42 速战速决 [-戰-決] sùzhàn sùjué (quick-fight-quick-end) fight a quick battle to force a quick decision, act promptly: 他们打算~, 上半场就打败对手. They were going to fight a quick battle and beat their opponents in the first half. '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) 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. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
treat as, regard as 16 当作 [當-] dāngzuò (regard-as) treat as, regard as: 把友谊~爱情 treat friendship as love || 把明星们~自己的偶像 treat stars as idols || 把石头~宝 贝 treat a rock as a treasure '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
regard as, treat as 17 当成 [當-] dāngchéng (regard-be) regard as, treat as: 把好人~坏人 treat good people like bad guys || 把韩国人~日本人 treat Koreans the same as Japanese '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
be counted as, equate to 23 算作 [-] suànzuò (count-as) be counted as, equate to: 怎样才能~“汉 语好”? What conditions equate to good Chinese (language level)? || 能创造 价值的人才能 ~人才. People who are able to create ethical value equate to talented people. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
中国的~是中华人民共和国. China’s full name is the People’s Republic of China. || 英国的~是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国. The full name of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 35 全称 [-稱] (full-name) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
what is called 37 所谓 [-謂] (so-called) what is called: 这种~的大减价不过是个骗局! This so-called bargain is just a con! || ~朋友, 就是紧要关头肯支持你的人. A friend is someone who will stand by you when it comes to the pinch. '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) 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) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
~了他的 风格 showed his style || ~出男子气概 showing masculinity || ~在态度上. It is manifested in one’s attitude. 46 表现 [-現] (outside-show) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
demonstrate 51 演示 [-] (play-show) demonstrate: 有人试图用电子计算机代替试管 去~化学反应. Someone tried to demostrate the chemical reaction with a computer instead of test tubes. || 学生们向老师~了他们的发明创造. The students presented their innovation to their teacher. 583 '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
indicate, foreshadow 52 预示 [預-] (forehand-indicate) indicate, foreshadow: 有的人认为梦~ 着将要发生的事情. Someone thinks their dreams indicate what will happen. || 革命 ~着一个新的时代即将来临. The revolution indicates a new era will come very soon. || 晚霞~好天气. The splendid evening glow means fine weather. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
出生 ~ birth certificate || 出具~ issue a certificate || 充分 ~ fully prove 56 证明 [證-] (prove-demonstrate) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
~中 心authentication center || 获得 ~ get a certificate 58 认证 [認證] (admit-prove) 206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
originate, stem from 1 起源 [-] qǐyuán (begin-origin) originate, stem from: ~于中国 stems from China || 舞蹈~于劳动 dance stems from work || ~汉朝 originate from the Han Dynasty '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
rise, originate 2 发源 [發-] fāyuán (rise-origin) rise, originate: ~于欧洲originate from Europe || 长江~于青藏高原. The Yangtze River originates from the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau. '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
come from, originate from 5 出自 [-] chūzì (out-from) come from, originate from: 这个故事~《圣 经》. This story originates from The Bible. '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
originate from 10 源自 [-] yuánzì (origin-from) originate from: “芭蕾”一词~意大利. The word ‘ballet’ originates from Italian. '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
return to, be related to 17 归因于 [歸-於] guīyīnyú (include-reason-at) return to, be related to: 这 些疾病的产生都应该~吸烟. These diseases all stem from smoking tobacco. '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
be subordinate to, belong to, be born in the year of 18 属 [屬] shǔ (join, belong to) be subordinate to, belong to, be born in the year of: 1997年以前, 香港~英国殖民地. Hong Kong was a colony of the U.K. before '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
subordinate 22 从属 [從屬] cóngshǔ (subordinate-belong to) subordinate: 在旧社会, 女人是 ~ 于男人的. In old times, women were subordinate to men. ||在任何 时代, 艺术都是~于政治的. In any era, art is always subordinate to politics. '206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
what is subordinated to one or under one’s command 24 所属 [-屬] suǒshǔ (what-belong to) what is subordinated to one or under one’s command: ~单位 affiliated unit || ~部队 troops under one’s command '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
exist, be at 1 在 [-] zài (exist) exist, be at: 我的书还~. My book is still there. || 他爷 爷还~. His grandfather is still alive. '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
have (sth. immaterial) 12 具有 [-] jùyǒu (possess-have) have (sth. immaterial): ~重要意义 possess important meaning || ~中国特点 possess Chinese characteristics || ~幽默 感 have a sense of humor '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
preserve heat, keep warm 29 保温 [-溫] bǎowēn (keep-warm) preserve heat, keep warm: 防寒~ protect against cold weather and preserve heat || 外墙~. The outer wall preserves heat. '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
河流~ river water and soil conservation || 做~工作 do conservation work || 进行~ commence conservation efforts 30 水土保持 [-] shuǐtǔbǎochí (water-soil-maintain) 208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
match, equal to 1 顶 [頂] dǐng (crown of the head, top, bear) match, equal to: 一个~俩 for one to take the place of two || 十个鸡蛋~一斤肉. Ten eggs take the place of half a kilogram of meat. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
老 ~ former schoolmate || ~会alumni association 12 同学 [-學] tóngxué (together-study) 208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
people of the same trade or occupation 13 同行 [-] tóngháng (same-profession) people of the same trade or occupation: 这位医生受到~的尊敬. The doctor is respected by his profession. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
match, balance 17 相当 [-當] xiāngdāng (each other-match) match, balance: 年龄~ wellmatched in age || 身高~ well-matched in height || 两队实力~. The two teams are about equal in strength. '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)
sit as equals at the same table 24 平起平坐 [-] píngqǐ píngzuò (equal-stand-equal-sit) sit as equals at the same table: 从1995年起, 东亚几乎与美国和欧盟~. Since 1995, East Asia has almost caught up with the United States and the European Union. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
match each other in strength, evenly matched 25 势均力敌 [勢--敵] shìjūn lìdí (power-equal-strength-match) match each other in strength, evenly matched: 比赛双方~. The two teams are evenly matched. || 保持~ keep evenly matched '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)
~的 礼物 a similar gift || ~的情况 a similar situation 34 类似 [類-] lèisì (category-similar) 208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
things of that sort 37 诸如此类 [諸--類] zhūrúcǐlèi (many-like-this-sort) things of that sort: 这家小商店卖各种水果、糖果、玩具、雪茄烟以及~的东西. This store sells fruits, candies, toys, cigars and all that. '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)
greater than, exceed 55 高于 [-於] gāoyú (higher-than) greater than, exceed: 前者~后者. The former is greater than the latter. || ~标准 greater than the standard || ~一切 greater than everything '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)
well-matched (in marriage, etc) 3 般配 [-] bānpèi (same-match) well-matched (in marriage, etc): 长相~ be well-matched in appearance || 男女 ~ a good match for men and women || 跟 他~ well-matched with him '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)
make a good match, deserve 6 配得上 [-] pèide’shàng (match-be able to) make a good match, deserve: 让你的努力~你的梦想. Let your hard work match your dreams. || 我们~这 场胜利. We deserved this victory. || 找一段~这段舞蹈的音乐. Find a melody that can match this dance. '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)
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)
congenial, agreeable, speculate 17 投机 [-機] tóujī (agreeable-idea) congenial, agreeable, speculate: 谈得 很~ have a congenial chat || 他们俩十分~. They are very congenial. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
feel like old friends at the first meeting 20 一见如故 [-見--] yījiànrúgù (once-meet-like-old friend) feel like old friends at the first meeting: 两人~ two people who feel like old friends at the first meeting '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
decorate, dress 25 装点 [裝點] zhuāngdiǎn (decorate-embellish) decorate, dress: ~门面 act fake, decorate the outside || ~得分外美丽 decorate in an especially beautiful way || ~圣诞树 decorate a christmas tree '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
relatively, comparatively 29 相对 [-對] xiāngduì (each other-opposite) relatively, comparatively: ~来说 relatively speaking || ~论 the theory of relativity || ~比较安全的地方 a relatively safe place '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. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
link up, piece together, coherent (narrative, argument) 39 连贯 [連貫] liánguàn (connected-through) link up, piece together, coherent (narrative, argument): 前后~ link up from beginning to end ||说话~ speak coherently || 动作~make continuous movements '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
run through, penetrate 40 贯穿 [貫-] guànchuān (through-cross) run through, penetrate: ~始终 run through to the end || ~南北 penetrate through from north to south || ~全文 penetrate through the whole text '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
exist, be at 1 在 [-] zài (exist, at) exist, be at: 他~天津. He’s in Tianjin. || 我~家里. I’m at home. '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be situated at 2 处在 [處-] chǔzài (stand-in) be situated at: ~初级阶段 be in the introductory stages. || ~变化之中 be in change || ~关键时刻be in a key moment. '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be at, place 5 位居 [-] wèijū (place-stay) be at, place: ~第一rank first || 这个城市~交 通枢纽. This city was situated as the transportation hub. || ~中央 be at the center '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 located at 8 地处 [-處] dìchǔ (place-locate) be located at: ~市中心 be located at the city center || ~中国北部 be located in north China || ~山地 be located in a mountain area '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
(of a building) situated 11 坐落于 [--於] zuòluòyú (sit-locate-at) (of a building) situated: ~西湖边 be located next to the west lake || ~山下 to be located at the foot of a mountain '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be located, be situated 13 位于 [-於] wèiyú (locate-at) be located, be situated: ~西部 be located in the west || ~山脚 be located at the foot of the mountain || ~中心 be located at the center '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
sink into (vice, degradation) 16 沉沦 [-淪] chénlún (sink-fall into) sink into (vice, degradation): ~在享 受里sink into enjoyment || ~于日常生活sink into everyday life '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
catch up with, run into (a situation), be in time for 19 赶上 [趕-] gǎnshàng (catch-up, run-into) catch up with, run into (a situation), be in time for: ~时代的发展 keep abreast of the times || ~好时机 be in time for a good opportunity || ~了大雨run into a heavy rain '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
hold, have a capacity of, accommodate 26 容纳 [-納] róngnà (hold-collect) hold, have a capacity of, accommodate: ~四千人 have a capacity of 4000 people || 这座体育馆能~三万观众. This stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000. '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
roll up like a mat, sweep across 28 席卷 [-捲] xíjuǎn (mat-roll up) roll up like a mat, sweep across: 金融 危机~全球. Financial crisis swept across the world. || 这场拒绝难民的运动 ~欧洲. The movement to refuse refugees swept across Europe. || 一场暴风雪 ~加州. A blizzard swept across California. '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
mutually related 37 相关 [-關] xiāngguān (mutually-involved) mutually related: 密切~ be intimately involved || ~报道 related report || ~规定related regulations '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
密切~ become intimately related || 互相~ be interconnected || 内部~ for internal affairs to be connected 38 关联 [關聯] guānlián (involve-connect) 210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
involve, relate to 39 涉及 [-] shèjí (involve-with) involve, relate to: ~一个问题 involve a issue || ~很多人 involve many people || ~各个方面 relate to many aspects '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
connections, relations 40 关系 [關係] guānxì (involve-relate) connections, relations: 搞好~ build good personal relations || 家庭~ family connections || 找~ seek for special connections '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
have something to do with, relate to 42 有关 [-關] yǒuguān (have-involvement) have something to do with, relate to: 这件事跟他~. He has something to do with the matter. || 对这件事, ~的人都很为难. The people who are involved in this matter all feel embarrassed. || 与环境~ be related to the environment '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
involve (in trouble), implicate 51 牵连 [牽連] qiānlián (pull-connect) involve (in trouble), implicate: 这 件事跟他有~. He is implicated in the affair. || 这个案子~到很多人. Many people were implicated in this case. || ~到邻居 involve one’s neighbors in trouble '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
implicate, involve 52 连累 [連-] liánlèi (connect-implicate) implicate, involve: 这件事~了很 多人. This incident got many people into trouble. '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
catch (a disease) 4 染上 [-] rǎnshàng (catch-caught) catch (a disease): ~恶习 develop a bad habit || ~颜色stain with a color || ~疾病 catch a disease '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
infected with, contaminated with 5 沾染 [-] zhānrǎn (touch-catch) infected with, contaminated with: ~恶习 be contaminated with a bad habit || ~细菌 be infected by bacteria || ~花粉 be contaminated with pollen '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
be unconsciously influenced by what one constantly hears or sees 7 耳闻目染 [-] ěrwén mùrǎn (ear-immerse-eye-catch) be unconsciously influenced by what one constantly hears or sees: 因为从小~, 所以 他对色彩很敏感. He is sensitive to color because he has been exposed to the art of painting from a young age. '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
attach, be enclosed here with 13 附上 [-] fùshàng (attach-up) attach, be enclosed here with: ~说明 attach a statement || ~自己的意见 enclose one’s own opinion || ~卡片 attach a card '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
shake, vibrate 20 撼动 [-動] hàndòng (shake-move) shake, vibrate: ~人心 shake one’s heart || ~世界 shake the world || 轻易~ gently shake '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
cause a sensation, make a stir 21 轰动 [轟動] hōngdòng (rumble-move) cause a sensation, make a stir: ~全国 stir the whole nation || ~世界stir the whole world '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
shake, shock, vibrate 22 震动 [-動] zhèndòng (vibrate-move) shake, shock, vibrate: ~世界 shake the world || 引起广泛的 ~ produce wide repercussions || ~中外 shake China and other countries '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
create, cause 27 造成 [-] zàochéng (cause-into) create, cause: ~损失 cause loss || ~困难 cause hardship || ~浪费 cause waste '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
attract, draw 32 吸引 [-] xīyǐn (attract-draw) attract, draw: ~人 attract people || 受广告~ be attracted by an advertisement || ~注意力attract attention '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
(usu. referring to bad results so that, with the result that 37 以致 [-] yǐzhì (so as to-result in) (usu. referring to bad results so that, with the result that: ~延误病情 lead to result in a prolongment of a patient’s illness || ~迷失方向 lead to losing one’s way '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
~的 建议useful suggestion || ~的谈话useful conversation || 对健康~ be good for one’s health 3 有益 [-] yǒuyì (have-benefit) 212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
~健康 be detrimental to health || ~国家 endanger a nation || 严重的~ serious harm 14 危害 [-] wēihài (endanger-harm) 213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
假期~ short vacation || 时间~ short time || 比较~ especially short 7 长短 [長-] chángduǎn (long-short) 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)
miniature 29 迷你 [-] mínǐ (transliteration of mini) miniature: ~裙 a mini-skirt || ~ 小汽车 a mini-car || ~电脑 a micro-computer '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
~录音机 a miniature recorder || ~电脑 a miniature computer || ~电器 a miniature electrical device 30 微型 [-] wēixíng (minute-size) <非谓形容词> miniature: ~录音机 a miniature recorder || ~电脑 a miniature computer || ~电器 a miniature electrical device '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
short (of stature) 9 矮 [-] ǎi (short) short (of stature): 个子~ short stature || 长得~ grow to be short || ~桌子 a short desk '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
loose, fat 24 肥 [-] féi (fat, loose) loose, fat: 衣服很~ very loose clothes || 裤子~了 very loose pants '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 '215 Deep, thick 深, 厚 (shēn, hòu)
flat 10 扁 [-] biǎn (flat) flat: ~嘴/脸/鼻子a flat mouth/face/nose || ~盒子 a flat box '215 Deep, thick 深, 厚 (shēn, hòu)
flat 11 扁平 [-] biǎnpíng (flat-level) flat: 身体~ a flat body || ~人物 a flat character || ~化 flattening '216 Thick, thin, fat 粗, 细, 胖 (cū, xì, pàng)
fat, stout, plump 7 胖 [-] pàng (fat) fat, stout, plump: ~姑娘a chunky girl || 长~ put on weight '218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
flat, even 6 平 [-] píng (gentle, flat, level) flat, even: 地面不~ uneven ground || ~地 flat ground '218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
flat, plate 7 平坦 [-] píngtǎn (flat-level) flat, plate: 地面~ flat floor || ~的道路 a flat road || ~的地方 a plate place '218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
oblate, oval 18 扁圆 [-圓] biǎnyuán (flat-round) oblate, oval: ~形 oblateness '222 Hard, soft, heavy, light, sharp, dull 硬, 软, 重, 轻, 尖锐, 钝 (yìng, ruǎn,
heat resisting, resistant 14 耐热 [-熱] nài’rè (endurable-heat) heat resisting, resistant: ~玻璃 heat-resistant glass || ~的花 heat-resistant flowers '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
气候~ a harsh climate || ~的冬天 a freezing winter || 冒着~ brave a severe coldness 4 严寒 [嚴-] yánhán (severe-cold) 223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
delicate, exquisite 39 细腻 [細膩] xìnì (delicate-velvety) delicate, exquisite: 皮肤~ exquisite skin || ~的感情 delicate feelings '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
enough, adequate 1 足 [-] zú (foot, ample) enough, adequate: 劲头~ energized || 经验~. The experience is enough. || 资金~ enough money, adequate finance '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
sufficient, adequate 4 充分 [-] chōngfèn (sufficient-component) sufficient, adequate: ~的 时间 sufficient time || ~的事实 the full facts || ~休息 have a full rest, have adequate rest '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
exquisite, delicate 18 精美 [-] jīngměi (fine-beautiful) exquisite, delicate: 制作~ exquisite production || ~的食品 delicacy || ~的图案 delicate patterns '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
delicate 19 精致 [-緻] jīngzhì (fine-close) delicate: ~的房间 a delicate room || 做 得~ be delicately made '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
exquisite, delicate 20 精细 [-細] jīngxì (fine-delicate) exquisite, delicate: ~的工作 delicate work || 做工~ exquisite workmanship || ~的图案 precise patterns 641 '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
~的人 whole person || ~的信息 complete information || ~的自由 entire freedom 5 完全 [-] wánquán (whole-complete) c complete, entire, whole: ~的人 whole person || ~的信息 complete information || ~的自由 entire freedom '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
scattered 29 零散 [-] língsǎn (odd-scattered) scattered: ~时间 scattered time || ~物 品 scattered items '227 Tight, thick, dense, cooked 密, 紧, 稠, 熟 (jǐn, mì, chóu, shú)
thinly scattered, sparse 8 稀稀拉拉 [-] xīxīlālā (reduplication of scattered-suffix) thinly scattered, sparse: ~的头发 sparse hair || ~走过来 walk over sparsely '227 Tight, thick, dense, cooked 密, 紧, 稠, 熟 (jǐn, mì, chóu, shú)
desolate, bleak 11 荒凉 [-涼] huāngliáng (waste-bleak) desolate, bleak: ~的地方 a desolate place || ~的景色 desolate scenes || ~的世界 a desolate world '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 '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
fight a decisive battle, compete for championship 14 一决雌雄 [-決--] yī juécíxióng (ultimately-decide-soft-strong) fight a decisive battle, compete for championship: 与对手~ fight a decisive battle/ compete for championship with rivals '229 Old, young, strong, weak 老, 小, 强壮, 弱 (lǎo, xiǎo, qiángzhuàng, ruò)
fatigued and weak, bearish 11 疲软 [-軟] píruǎn (tired-soft) fatigued and weak, bearish: 市场~ a bearish market '229 Old, young, strong, weak 老, 小, 强壮, 弱 (lǎo, xiǎo, qiángzhuàng, ruò)
delicate 12 娇嫩 [嬌-] jiāonèn (delicate-tender) delicate: ~的花朵 delicate flowers || 皮肤~ delicate skin '229 Old, young, strong, weak 老, 小, 强壮, 弱 (lǎo, xiǎo, qiángzhuàng, ruò)
too weak to withstand a gust of wind, extremely delicate, fragile 13 弱不禁风 [---風] ruòbùjīnfēng (weak-unable-withstand-wind) too weak to withstand a gust of wind, extremely delicate, fragile: ~的身体 a vulnerable/fragile body '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
outdated, old 10 陈旧 [陳舊] chénjiù (antiquated-old) outdated, old: 式样~ old-fashioned || ~的机器 old machines || ~的观念 outdated concept '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
old, ancient, antiquated 16 古老 [-] gǔlǎo (ancient-old) old, ancient, antiquated: ~的文字 an ancient written language || ~的游戏 (yóuxì) ancient puzzles || ~的问题 an old question 651 '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
outmoded, out-dated 20 过时 [過時] guòshí (out of-date) outmoded, out-dated: ~的衣服 outdated clothes || ~的东西 out-dated stuff || ~的信息 out-dated information '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
late 2 晚 [-] wǎn (night, late) late: 来~了come late || 太~了 too late || 睡得~ sleep late '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
late 3 迟 [遲] chí (slow, late) late: 来得~ come late || 说~了 say it late || ~一 天/一步 late for a day/too late '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
from generation to generation 22 世世代代 [-] shìshìdàidài (30 years-30 years-generation-generation) from generation to generation: ~友好 live in friendship from generation to generation '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
qualified, certificated 17 合格 [-] hégé (up to-standard) qualified, certificated: ~的产品 a certificated product || 全部~ all qualified || 考试不~ fail the exam '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
typical, representative 23 典型 [-] diǎnxíng (classic-type) typical, representative: ~代表 typical representative || ~人物 the typical characters || ~的例子 a typical example '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
~情况 a practical situation || ~问题 a practical issue/problem/question || 理论 (lǐlùn) 37 实际 [實際] shíjì (real-situation) 232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
~情况 an accident situation || ~消息 an unexpected message || 感到~ feel surprised 46 意外 [-] yìwài (expectation-outside) 233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
first-rate, classic 5 一流 [-] yī liú (first-class) first-rate, classic: ~的服务 the first-rate service || ~人才 the first-class talented person || ~城市 the first-class city '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
charming, attractive 15 迷人 [-] mírén (fascinate-people) charming, attractive: ~的风景 enchanting scenery, beautiful scenery, charming scenery || ~的蓝眼睛 attractive blue eyes || ~姑娘 a charming girl '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
medium, moderate 42 中等 [-] zhōngděng (middle-grade) medium, moderate: ~身材 medium-build || ~收入 middle income || ~城市 a middle city '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
accurate, precise 3 准确 [準確] zhǔnquè (accurate-true) accurate, precise: ~地说明 explain in precise terms || ~的数字accurate figure || 回答~. The answer is accurate. '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
发音~. The pronunciation is accurate. || 时间~. The time is accurate. || 真~ exactly 4 准 [準] zhǔn (accurate) 234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
reasonable, rational, equitable 8 合理 [-] hélǐ (conform to-reason) reasonable, rational, equitable: 时间 安排~ a well worked out timetable || ~的价格a reasonable price || ~利用资 源 (zīyuán) put resources to rational use, make rational use of resources '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
suitable, fitting, appropriate 9 合适 [-適] héshì (suitable-fitting) suitable, fitting, appropriate: 小王 做这个工作很~ the job is right for Little Wang || 大小~ just the right size || 在古建筑 (jiànzhù) 前, 建一个现代建筑不~. It is inappropriate to put up such a modern building in front of this ancient building. '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
suitable, appropriate 10 适当 [適當] shìdàng (fitting-appropriate) suitable, appropriate: 在~的 时候 at an appropriate moment || ~的工作suitable work || ~调整 (tiáozhěng) appropriate readjustment '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
proper, suitable, appropriate 11 恰当 [-當] qiàdàng (just-appropriate) proper, suitable, appropriate: ~ 的词 an appropriate word || 运用 ~ apply appropriately || ~处理take care of sth. properly '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
appropriate to the occasion, fitting 12 得体 [-體] détǐ (appropriate to-occasion) appropriate to the occasion, fitting: 打扮 (dǎban) ~ be suitably dressed || 说话~ speak in appropriate terms 665 '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
hard, strong, obstinate 21 硬 [-] yìng (hard, obstinate) hard, strong, obstinate: ~木家具hardwood furniture || ~不承认错误obstinately refuse to admit one’s error || 牌子 ~ a trademark of high standing '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)
efficacious, effective, (of a prediction) accurate 8 灵验 [靈驗] língyàn (accurate-tested) efficacious, effective, (of a prediction) accurate: 这种药非常~. This medicine is highly efficacious. || 天气 预报 (yùbào) 果然~. The weather forecast turned out to be accurate. '235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
~的条 件convenient conditions || 交通~ have convenient communications 11 便利 [-] biànlì (convenient-facilitate) 235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
这几年人民得到的~最多. In recent years the people have received greater material benefits than ever before. || 价格~ inexpensive price 13 实惠 [實-] shíhuì (real-benefit) 235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
free, gratuitous 21 无偿 [無償] wúcháng (no-repayment) free, gratuitous: ~经济援助 (yuánzhù) free economic aid || ~服务free service || ~使用 free use '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
satisfactory, perfect 15 圆满 [圓滿] yuánmǎn (complete-satisfactory) satisfactory, perfect: ~解决solve it satisfactorily || ~完成complete successfully || ~的解释a satisfactory explanation '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
unilateral, one-sided 17 片面 [-] piànmiàn (partial-side) unilateral, one-sided: ~发展take a onesided approach to problems || ~看法a one-side view || ~了解partial understanding '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
look at the sky from the bottom of a well-have a very narrow view 20 坐井观天 [--觀-] zuòjǐng guāntiān (sit-well-watch-sky) look at the sky from the bottom of a well-have a very narrow view: 人们用~来比喻一 个人目光短浅. People use the word ‘sitting in the well to watch the sky’ to describe the ones who have a very narrow view. '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
pure, unadulterated, purely 24 纯粹 [純-] chúncuì (pure-unadulterated) pure, unadulterated, purely: ~的爱pure love || ~的音乐pure music || ~是浪费时间. It was a sheer waste of time. || 我帮她~是为了友谊. I helped her purely out of friendship. '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
complicated, complex 26 复杂 [複雜] fùzá (complex-mixed) complicated, complex: ~的心 情mixed feelings || 使事情 ~ make things complicated || 情况很~. The situation is rather complicated. '237 Detailed, fictional 详细, 虚拟 (xiángxì, xūnǐ)
良好~ good image || 公众~ public image || ~地说明 explicate vividly 9 形象 [-] xíngxiàng (concrete-image) 238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
vivid and dramatic 7 有声有色 [-聲--] yǒushēngyǒusè (have-sound-have-color) vivid and dramatic: 说得~ speak dramatically || ~的故事vivid stories '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
rouse emotion, sensational 10 煽情 [-] shānqíng (instigate-emotion) rouse emotion, sensational: ~的 小说sensational novels || ~ sensational words || 这个电视节目太~, 让人忍 不住落泪. This TV program is so sensational that you can’t help crying. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
fascinating, enchanting, thrilling 13 引人入胜 [---勝] yǐnrénrùshèng (attract-people-into-excitement) fascinating, enchanting, thrilling: ~的风景fascinating scene || 侦探 (zhēntàn) 小说中的故事~. The story in the detective story is fascinating. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
flat, dull 39 平淡 [-] píngdàn (flat-bland) flat, dull: ~的日子a dull day || 故事 ~. The story falls flat. || 婚后的生活 (过得) 很~. Life after marriage is very flat. 675 '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)
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)
他看中文书一点儿不~. He can read Chinese books without any difficulty. || 学习~ exert great offort in studying || 求你做点儿事这么~, 算了, 不求你了. It is so hard to get your help. Forget it, I won’t ask you again. 12 费劲 [費勁] fèijìn (cost-energy) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
strenuous, need or exert great effort 13 费力 [費-] fèilì (cost-strength) strenuous, need or exert great effort: ~地往前走take the effort to move forward || 很~的事情hard work || ~不讨好 do a thankless job '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
呼 吸~ the breath is smooth || 交通~. Traffic is moving smoothly. || 高速公路~. The highway is very smooth. 41 通畅 [-暢] tōngchàng (unimpeded-smooth) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
read aloud fluently, (of a tune, jingle etc.) be catchy 45 朗朗上口 [-] lǎnglǎng shàngkǒu (loud and clear-reduplication-suitable-read aloud) read aloud fluently, (of a tune, jingle etc.) be catchy: 简·奥斯 汀的作品~. Jane Austen’s work is catchy. || ~的歌曲a catchy song '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
~的要 求minimum requirements || ~的知识rudimentary knowledge || 参加考试的 人~有一百人. At least 100 people took this exam. 2 起码 [-碼] qǐmǎ (rise-number) 240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
associate, vice 21 副 [-] fù (secondary) associate, vice: ~教授 associate professor || ~主 任associate director || ~手deputy || ~总统the vice president '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. '241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
intense, heated 10 激烈 [-] jīliè (fierce-violent) intense, heated: 竞争~ intense competition || ~的比赛closely fought game '241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
fatal, mortal, deadly 19 致命 [-] zhìmìng (cause-life) fatal, mortal, deadly: ~打击 a deadly blow || ~武器 (wǔqì) a deadly weapon || ~的缺点fatal weakness '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) 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)
lose all standing and reputation 10 身败名裂 [-敗--] shēn bài míng liè (body-decay-reputation-broken) lose all standing and reputation: 一夜~ lost one’s reputation overnight || 那 个名人有了婚外恋, 最后搞得~. The famous man had an extramarital affair and lost both fortune and honor. '243 Honor and humiliation 光荣, 耻辱 (guāngróng, chǐrǔ)
great 11 伟大 [偉-] wěi dà (great-big) great: ~的人great person || 林肯很~, 救了 美国. Lincoln was great and saved the United States. || ~的胜利great victory '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)
(of price) cheap and expensive, (of social status) high or low 11 贵贱 [貴賤] guìjiàn (expensive-cheap) (of price) cheap and expensive, (of social status) high or low: ~分明 clearly cheap, low || 高低~ superiority and inferiority, lowliness and nobleness '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
famous, celebrated 17 著名 [-] (famous-name) famous, celebrated: ~画家 celebrated artist || ~人物 celebrated person || ~诗人 celebrated poet '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
famous, celebrated 23 大名鼎鼎[-] dàmíng dǐngdǐng (big-name-great-reduplication) famous, celebrated: ~的教练 a well-known coach || ~的钢琴家 a well-known pianist '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
in great demand but short supply (using of consumer goods) 31 紧俏 [緊-] jǐnqiào (short supply-sell well) in great demand but short supply (using of consumer goods): ~商品 commodities in tight supply || 资 金~ resources in tight supply '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
low in social status, low, mean 39 下贱 [-賤] xiàjiàn (low-lowly) low in social status, low, mean: ~行为 degraded behavior || ~的人 cheap person || 把劳动看作~ 的事情 look upon labor as degrading '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
close, of blood relation 5 亲 [親] qīn (parents, close) close, of blood relation: ~儿子/女 儿biological son/biological daughter || 我跟大姐最 ~. I’m the closest with my eldest sister. '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)
affectionate, intimate 9 亲热 [親熱] qīnrè (close-affectionate) affectionate, intimate: 关系~ affection relations || ~地说 said affectionately || 显得~ appear affectionate '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
intimate, fervent 10 火热 [-熱] huǒrè (fire-hot) intimate, fervent: ~的心 fervent heart, passionate || 谈得~ talk fervently || 打得~ be as thick as thieves '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
~完成 nearing completion || ~老百姓 close to the people || 那人不容易~. That person is rather standoffish. 12 接近 [-] jiējìn (connect-close) 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)
intimate, close 16 贴心 [貼-] tiēxīn (press-heart) intimate, close: ~的朋友 intimate friend || ~的话 intimate language '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
intimate, understanding 17 知心 [-] zhīxīn (understand-heart) intimate, understanding: ~朋友 intimate friend '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
loath to part from each other 18 难舍难分 [難捨難-] nánshě nánfēn (hard-abandon-hard-part) loath to part from each other: ~的关系 a relationship where people can’t bear to be apart || 跟家人~ loathe to be a part from each other '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
harmonious, friendly relationship 21 融洽 [-] róngqià (melt-soak) harmonious, friendly relationship: 感情~ feel friendly || 相处 ~ mutually friendly relationship || ~的关系 harmonious relations '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
drift apart, alienate 27 疏远 [-遠] shūyuǎn (distant-far) drift apart, alienate: 关系~ estranged relationship || 跟她~ relationship with her is estranged '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
local, native 31 土 [-] tǔ (Earth, native) local, native: ~产品local products || ~办 法indigenous methods || ~得掉渣 (diàozhā) extremely countrified || ~包子 country bumpkin '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
one’s native country, native 33 本土 [-] běntǔ (local-land) one’s native country, native: ~人 native || 美国~ American homeland || ~文化 native culture '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
private, personal 45 私人 [-] sīrén (private-person) private, personal: ~交往 private interactions || ~秘书 private secretary || ~医院 private hospital '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
clear at a glance 7 一目了然 [--瞭-] yīmù liǎorán (one-eye-clear-suffix) clear at a glance: 使人~ caused people to be immediately clear || ~地看清楚 to be able to see clearly || 他的优点和缺点都~. His flaws and strengths are clear at a glance. '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
conspicuous, eye-catching 10 显眼 [顯-] xiǎnyǎn (apparent-to the eye) conspicuous, eye-catching: ~的地方 showy place || ~的黄色 flashy yellow || 变化很~. The transformation is very eye-catching '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)
~规 定 clear stipulation || ~的答复 clear answer || ~工作任务 clear work requirement 15 明确 [-確] míngquè (clear-definite) 247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
legal, statutory 25 法定 [-] fǎdìng (law-regulate) legal, statutory: ~节假日 legal holiday || ~程序 (chéngxù) legal procedure || ~代表 legal representative '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
in private 31 私下 [-] sīxià (private-secretly) in private: ~议论 discuss in private || ~交易 engage privately || ~商量 (shāngliang) privately discuss '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
privately, secretly 32 私自 [-] sīzì (privately-by oneself) privately, secretly: ~交往 be secretly in contact || ~约会 secretly date || ~出走 secretly leave '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)
natural 5 天然 [-] tiānrán (nature-made) natural: ~的环境 natural environment || ~食品 natural food || ~宝石 natural precious stone '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
~现象 natural phenomenon || ~的事 natural matter || ~形成 natural appearance 6 自然 [-] zìrán (naturally-made) 248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
~开关 automatic open and close || ~停了 automatically stop || ~伞 automatic umbrella 21 自动 [-動] zìdòng (self-move) 248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
semi-automatic 22 半自动 [--動] bàn zìdòng (semi-automatic) semi-automatic: ~长途电 话 semi-automatic long distance phone call '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
fully automatic 23 全自动 [--動] quán zìdòng (fully-automatic) fully automatic: ~相机 fully automatic camera || ~洗碗机 fully automatic dish washer '249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
non professional, amateur 7 业余 [業餘] yèyú (profession-spare) non professional, amateur: ~文 艺工作者 amateur literary and art workers || ~音乐家amateur musician '249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
bandit, copycatting 8 山寨 [-] shānzhài (mountain-stockade) bandit, copycatting: ~手 机bandit phone || ~文化copycatting culture || ~产品copycat product '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
blood relations 1 血亲 [-親] xuèqīn (blood-beloved) blood relations: 直系~ immediate blood relatives || 旁系~ side of blood relatives || ~关系blood relatives '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
blood relations, close paternal relations 3 嫡亲 [-親] díqīn (descent-relation) blood relations, close paternal relations: ~姐妹blood sisters || ~弟兄blood brothers, full brothers '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
born of the same parents, fellow countryman, compatriot 4 同胞 [-] tóngbāo (same-womb) born of the same parents, fellow countryman, compatriot: ~兄弟full brothers || 港澳~ our compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao || 台湾~ our compatriots in Taiwan '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
collateral branch (of a family) 5 旁支 [-] pángzhī (collateral-branch) collateral branch (of a family): 有 人认为日本文化是中国文化的~. Some people think Japanese culture is related to Chinese culture. || 这位企业家没有后代, 只能从家族的~中挑选 接班人. The entrepreneur has no descendants and can only pick up his successor from his family’s branch. '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 '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
stepfather 9 后爸 [後-] hòubà (step – father) stepfather '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
stepfather 11 继父 [繼-] jìfù (step – father) stepfather '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
adopted father 13 养父 [養-] yǎngfù (raise-father) adopted father: ~对他比亲生父亲还要 好. His adoptive father was better than his birth father. '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
~爱 benevolence || ~心 benevolent heart || 麻木不~ apathetic, insensitive 6 仁 [-] rén (benevolence) 251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
straightforward and good-natured 14 憨厚 [-] hānhòu (foolish-tolerant) straightforward and good-natured: ~的小伙子simple and honest young guy || ~地笑 laugh with good nature '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)
the deeds match the words (or promises) 15 言行一致 [-] yán xíng yīzhì (speech-action-consistent) the deeds match the words (or promises): 表里如一, ~ consistent in thought and action, the deeds match one’s words '252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
obstinate, unruly 30 刁蛮 [-蠻] diāomán (tricky-rude) obstinate, unruly: ~的家伙 an unruly person '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
fragile, delicate 19 娇气 [嬌氣] jiāoqì (delicate-style) fragile, delicate: ~的女孩子 fragile girl || 这种花很~, 不容易养. This type of flower if very delicate. It is very hard to grow. '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
see what is right and have the courage to do it 24 见义勇为 [見義-爲] jiànyì yǒngwéi (see-justice-brave-do) see what is right and have the courage to do it: ~抓小偷 see a thief and have the courage to catch them '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
dignified, sedate 3 端庄 [-莊] duānzhuāng (straight-solemn) dignified, sedate: 举止~ dignified manner || 相貌~ dignified looking || ~地坐着sit in a dignified manner '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
appropriate to the occasion 4 得体 [-體] détǐ (appropriate to-occasion) appropriate to the occasion: 说得~ spoke appropriately || 打扮 (dǎban) ~ apply make-up appropriately || ~的衣着 appropriate clothes '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
confident and at ease, free and easy 8 潇洒 [瀟灑] xiāosǎ (fast-free) confident and at ease, free and easy: 生 活~ free and easy life || 动作~ free and easy motion || 过得~ going free and easy '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
natural and at ease 9 落落大方 [-] luòluò dàfāng (poised-graceful) natural and at ease: 教 态~ natural and easy teaching style || ~地走上台 to naturally and easily walk on stage 719 '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
comfortable and at ease 10 自在 [-] zìzài (self-be) comfortable and at ease: ~世界 carefree world || ~的生活 carefree life '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
adopt a philosophical attitude towards 6 看得开 [--開] kàn de kāi (view-auxiliary-open) adopt a philosophical attitude towards: 他对人生看得很开. He is open to life. || 别那么悲观 (bēiguān), ~点儿, 事情会好起来的. Don’t be so pessimistic. Take it easy. Things will get better. '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
take the initiative 13 主动 [-動] zhǔdòng (initiative-move) take the initiative: ~帮助别人 offer to help || 中国人认为在谈恋爱的时候, 一般是小伙子 ~一点儿. Chinese people think that normally young men take the initiative in a relationship. || ~打招呼greet others with the initiative and enthusiasm '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. '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
negative, passive 20 消极 [-極] xiāojí (disappear-utmost point) negative, passive: ~情绪 negative mood || 态度~ take a passive attitude, remain inactive || ~等待just be in negative waiting '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
失去~ lose one’s patience, be out of patience || ~等待wait patiently || 有/没/缺乏 ~ have/lack of patience in sth. 8 耐心 [-] nàixīn (patient-heart) 256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
careful, attentive 11 仔细 [-細] zǐxì (fine-careful) careful, attentive: ~想think carefully || 看得很~ look at it carefully '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
~接待 (jiēdài) warm reception || 爱国~ patriotic passion || 她对人很~. She’s warmhearted towards others. 15 热情 [熱-] rèqíng (warm-affection) 256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
do shoddy work and use inferior material 35 偷工减料 [--減-] tōugōng jiǎnliào (pilfer-man hour-reduce-material) do shoddy work and use inferior material: ~的工程the constructions of cutting corners. || 别找他们盖楼, 他们总是~. Don’t hire them to build a building. They’re always cutting corners. '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)
impatient, short-tempered 13 性急 [-] xìngjí (temper-quick) impatient, short-tempered: ~的 人impatient person || 他很~, 一点儿都不能忍耐 (rěnnài). He is so impatient that he can’t stand anythings with a slow pace. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
public, state-owned, fair 1 公 [-] gōng (public) public, state-owned, fair: ~办学校public schools || ~用 for public use || ~认 general acknowledgment/public recognition '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
~的待遇 (dàiyù) fair treatment || ~的态度 impartial attitude || 社会~ social justice 2 公正 [-] gōngzhèng (impartial-just) 258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
treat equally without discrimination 6 一视同仁 [-視--] yī shì tóng rén (same-treat-equal-benevolence) treat equally without discrimination: 对所有员工都~. All the employees are treated alike. || 老师对所有学生 ~. The teacher treated each student impartially. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
hold a bowl of water level – be impartial 7 一碗水端平 [-] yīwǎn shuǐ duānpíng (a-bowl-water-hold-level) hold a bowl of water level – be impartial: 处理争执 (zhēngzhí) 应该~. When settling a dispute, one must be fair to both sides. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
产生~ create prejudice || 种族 (zhǒngzú) ~ racial prejudice || 个人~ individual prejudice 729 11 偏见 [-見] piānjiàn (prejudiced-opinion) s prejudice, bia: 产生~ create prejudice || 种族 (zhǒngzú) ~ racial prejudice || 个人~ individual prejudice 729 '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
greedy, insatiable 26 贪心 [貪-] tānxīn (greedy-heart) greedy, insatiable: ~的人 a greedy person || ~不足 insatiable greed '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
be wide-eyed at the sight of money 32 见钱眼开 [見錢-開] jiànqián yǎnkāi (seen-money-eye-open) be wide-eyed at the sight of money: ~的人 a person who becomes wide-eyed at the sight of money1 公 [-] gōng (public) public, state-owned, fair: ~办学校public schools || ~用 for public use || ~认 general acknowledgment/public recognition '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
careful calculation and strict budgeting 3 精打细算 [--細-] jīngdǎ xìsuàn (careful-calculate-strict-budget) careful calculation and strict budgeting: ~地使用use wisely || 他在生活上处 处~. He was economical in all areas of his life. '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
eat and drink extravagantly 8 大吃大喝 [-] dàchī dàhē (extravagantly-eat-extravagantly-drink) eat and drink extravagantly: 我~ 了两个星期, 胖了20磅. I did extravagant eating and drinking for two weeks and gained 20 pounds. || 中国人喜欢过 春节的时候~. Chinese people like to eat and drink extravagantly during the Spring Festival. '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
throw money about like dirt, spend money like water- prodigal, wasteful 11 挥金如土 [揮---] huījīn rútǔ (spend-money-like-dirt) throw money about like dirt, spend money like water- prodigal, wasteful: 过着~的生活 live a befuddled life || ~的人 a spendthrift person '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
~国 家underdeveloped country || ~地区underdeveloped area || 教育~ underdeveloped education 11 落后 [-後] luòhòu (fall-behind) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
发扬~ bring forth democracy || 高度~ high level democracy || ~国家 a democratic nation 13 民主 [-] mínzhǔ (people-decide) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
‘right’ deviation, ideologically 17 右倾 [-傾] yòuqīng (right-deviation) ‘right’ deviation, ideologically: ~观点 (guāndiǎn) right-leaning thought || ~错误 a right-leaning mistake || ~思想 right-leaning ideology, thought '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
~国家 an autocratic, totalitarian nation || ~统治 (tǒngzhì) an autocratic government || 军事~ an autocratic army 19 独裁 [獨-] dúcái (alone-judge) 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 '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 '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
legitimate, proper, appropriate 5 正当 [-當] zhèngdāng (fair-proper) legitimate, proper, appropriate: ~要求 appropriate requirement || ~收入 appropriate (fair) income || ~关 系appropriate relationship '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
innocent, native 13 天真 [-] tiānzhēn (natural-true) innocent, native: ~的孩子innocent child (ren) || ~的想法 an innocent thought || 思想~ innocent/naive thinking '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
coquettish, flirtatious 19 风骚 [風騷] fēngsāo (licentious-coquettish) (of a woman) coquettish, flirtatious: ~女郎 a flirtatious woman || 卖弄 (màinong) ~ flirt '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
nauseating, sickening, disgusting 20 肉麻 [-] ròumá (flesh-nauseating) nauseating, sickening, disgusting: ~话. It’s sickening to hear this kind of talk. || ~的举动. It’s sickening to see such behavior. || 使人~ make one sick '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
be infatuated with 25 痴心 [癡-] chīxīn (besotted-heart) be infatuated with: ~人 an infatuated person || ~地爱着 be infatuated with '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
devoid of gratitude, ungrateful, bite the hand that feeds one 30 忘恩负义 [--負義] wàng’ēn fùyì (forget-favor-betray-morality) devoid of gratitude, ungrateful, bite the hand that feeds one: ~的小人 a petty and unthankful person '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
rational, sensible 6 理智 [-] lǐzhì (rational-intelligent) rational, sensible: ~地分析analyze rationally || ~的方法rational ways || ~的态度rational attitude '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
inconsiderate 23 缺心眼儿 [---兒] quē xīnyǎnr (lack-heart-eye) inconsiderate: 他把一辆 新车送给了一个刚认识三天的女孩子, 他妈妈骂他~. He gave his new car to a girl who had just known him for three days, and his mother scolded him, calling him stupid. '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
obstinate, stubborn 21 固执 [-執] gùzhí (obstinate-stubborn) obstinate, stubborn: ~的 人stubborn fish || 思想~ be stubborn || ~的性格stubborn character '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
stubborn, as obstinate as a mule 24 死心眼儿 [---兒] sǐxīnyǎnr (stubborn-thoughtfulness) stubborn, as obstinate as a mule: 他真~！He is so stubborn. '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
make great efforts, try hard 1 努力 [-] nǔlì (exert-strength) make great efforts, try hard: ~学习study hard || ~工作work hard || ~完成任务try to get tasks done '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
diligently, attentively, with concentrated attention 8 用心 [-] yòngxīn (exert-attention) diligently, attentively, with concentrated attention: ~听listen attentively to sth. || 学习很~ concentrate on one’s studies. || ~思考think hard '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)
~话 comment or suggestion from a professional || 对医药产品, 她很~. She is an expert at medical products. || 冒充~ pretend an expert 23 内行 [-] nèiháng (inside-profession) 265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
expert at sth. 24 在行 [-] zàiháng (in-profession) expert at sth.: 样样~ expert at everything || 她对计算机很~. She knows a lot about computers. || 回答很~ answer questions very professionally '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
do things with great facility, with high proficiency 26 得心应手 [--應-] déxīn yìngshǒu (get-heart-echo-hand) do things with great facility, with high proficiency: 工作~ work with great facility || ~地操作operate with high proficiency '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)
be good at, be adept in 9 善于 [-於] shànyú (good-at) be good at, be adept in: ~研究be good at studying || ~交际be good at socializing || ~言词be good at expressing oneself '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
be good at, be skilled in 10 擅长 [-長] shàncháng (adept-good) be good at, be skilled in: ~唱歌/画 画be good at singing/dancing '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
versatile, gifted in many ways 11 多才多艺 [---藝] duōcái duōyì (many-talent-many-skill) versatile, gifted in many ways: ~的老师 a versatile teacher || 她~, 十六岁就被哈佛 大学录取 (lùqǔ, admit to) 了. She was so versatile that she was admitted to Harvard at the age of 16. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
glib of tongue, eloquent, articulate 12 能言善辩 [---辯] néngyán shànbiàn (capable-speak-good at-debate) glib of tongue, eloquent, articulate: ~的人an eloquent person || 他~, 能把死人说活了. He is an eloquent man who could persuade the dead to live. '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 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. '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)
safe and sound, to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness) 9 安然无恙 [--無-] ānrán wúyàng (safe-suffix-no-ailment) safe and sound, to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness): 他从楼梯 上滚下来却~. He rolled down from the upstairs but was safe || 她被人绑架 (bǎngjià) 了一个星期, 最后~地回来了. She was kidnapped for a week and then came back safe and sound. '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
widespread upheaval, great disorder under heaven 17 天下大乱 [---亂] tiānxià dàluàn (under-heaven-very-chaos) widespread upheaval, great disorder under heaven: 如果没有强有力的领导, 必将~. There must be a widespread upheaval in this world without strong leadership. '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
breathtaking, adventurous 20 惊险 [驚險] jīngxiǎn (frightening-dangerous) breathtaking, adventurous: ~的经历 an adventurous experience || ~电影 an adventure film || 场面~ a breaktaking scene '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
~职业 a high-risk occupation || ~人群 a high-risk group || ~病人 a high-risk patient 21 高危 [-] gāowēi high risk (high-danger): ~职业 a high-risk occupation || ~人群 a high-risk group || ~病人 a high-risk patient '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
survival or extinction, life and death 24 生死存亡 [-] shēngsǐ cúnwáng (life-death-survival-extinction) survival or extinction, life and death: 国家~的关头 the survival or extinction of the nation || ~的问题 a matter of life and death '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
on the verge of death or crisis 26 危在旦夕 [-] wēizài dànxī (dangerous-at-morning-evening) on the verge of death or crisis: 生命~. Lives are on the verge of death or destruction. || 国家~ The state is on the verge of crisis. '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)
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. '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)
seven mouths and eight tongues- everybody trying to get a word in, all taking at once 8 七嘴八舌 [-] qīzuǐ bāshé (7-mouth-8-tongue) seven mouths and eight tongues- everybody trying to get a word in, all taking at once: ~地议论 (yìlùn) all discussing at once || ~地提问. Everyone is eager to get a question in. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
desolate and uninhabited 23 荒无人烟 [-無--] huāngwú rényān (deserted-no-people-cooking smoke) desolate and uninhabited: ~的地方a desolate place || 沙漠里~. The desert is desolate. '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)
isolated and cut off from help 29 孤立无援 [--無-] gūlì wúyuán (isolated-no-help) isolated and cut off from help: 那个国家在国际社会上~. The country was isolated in the international community. 759 '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
~生意be busy in business || 工 作~ be busy in work || ~着赚钱be busy in making money || 最近~什么呢? What have you been up to lately? 33 忙 [-] máng (busy) 269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
free and at leisure, idle 41 闲散 [閒-] xiánsǎn (idle-unfettered) free and at leisure, idle: ~资金idle capital || ~人员idle people '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
bored to death, bored stiff, overcome with boredom 46 百无聊赖 [-無-賴] bǎiwúliáolài (very-no-depend-rely) bored to death, bored stiff, overcome with boredom: ~地坐着a bored sitting || 他觉得 生活~, 后来开始学佛. He felt life was boring and meaningless, so he began to study Buddhism. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
~矛盾mitigate a conflict || ~气氛defuse tension || 语气~ mild tone 2 缓和 [緩-] huǎnhé (slow-ease) 270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
most urgent (formerly on dispatches) 11 十万火急 [-萬--] shíwàn huǒjí (10–10, 000-fire-urgent) most urgent (formerly on dispatches): 情况~. The situation is urgent. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑！It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me. 12 火烧眉毛 [-燒--] huǒshāo méimao (fire-burn-eyebrow the fire is singeing the eyebrows – a desperate sitution, at a crucial point: ~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑！It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
as pressing as a fire singeing one’s eyebrows- a matter of extreme urgency, extreme 13 燃眉之急 [-] ránméizhījí (burn-eyebrow-’s-urgency) as pressing as a fire singeing one’s eyebrows- a matter of extreme urgency, extreme '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
may break out at any moment, on the verge of breaking out 15 一触即发 [-觸-發] yīchù jífā (once-touch-will-break out) may break out at any moment, on the verge of breaking out: 局势 (júshì) /战争~. It’s an explosive situation/war. '271 Clean, dirty 洁, 污 (jié, wū)
注意~ pay more attention to hygiene || 饮食~ food and drink hygiene || 个人~ personal hygiene 2 卫生 [衛-] wèishēng (safeguard-life) 272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
neat, even 1 齐 [齊] qí (even, equal) neat, even: 头发不~ untidy hair || 这些椅子 放得不~. These chairs are arranged unevenly. '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
neat, fine work 3 工整 [-] gōngzhěng (delicate-neat) neat, fine work: ~的字 neat writing (penmanship) '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
everything clear and in good order, neat and tidy 5 井然有序 [-] jǐngrán yǒuxù (orderly-suffix-have-order) everything clear and in good order, neat and tidy: ~地工作 orderly work || 安排得~ orderly arrangements '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
everything clear and orderly, neat and tidy 6 井井有条 [---條] jǐngjǐng yǒutiáo (orderly-reduplication-have-order) everything clear and orderly, neat and tidy: 秩序~ in neat and tidy order || ~的房间 a neat and tidy room || 处理得~ managed carefully '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
immaculately dressed, well groomed 8 衣冠楚楚 [-] yīguān chǔchǔ (clothes-hat-immaculate) immaculately dressed, well groomed: ~的记者 a well dressed reporter || 打扮得~ well put together (make-up and dress) '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
coordinate, harmonize 14 协调 [協調] xiétiáo (coordinate-adjust) coordinate, harmonize: 动作~ coordinated movements || ~发展 coordinated expansion || ~各部门的工作 coordinate the work of various departments '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
obese, bloated 19 臃肿 [-腫] yōngzhǒng (corpulent-swollen) obese, bloated: ~的身材 obese figure (body) || ~的肚皮 a bloated belly || 政府机构~ an oversized organization '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
in a great mess, chaotic 27 乱成一团 [亂--團] luàn chéng yī tuán (disorderly-into-a-lump) in a great mess, chaotic: 心里~ in a poor mental state ||东西~ everything was in a thorough muddle || 课堂上~ disorderly classroom '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
happy, perfectly satisfactory 3 美满 [-滿] měimǎn (beautiful-fill) happy, perfectly satisfactory: ~的 生活 a happy life || 家庭~ a happy life || ~的婚姻 a happy marriage '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
be pleased, be satisfied 11 惬意 [愜-] qièyì (satisfied-will) be pleased, be satisfied: ~地躺着 pleasantly lay || ~的样子 a pleasant way, demeanor || 他们高收入阶层日子 过得很~. With a high salary, their days went very pleasantly. '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
the water is deep and fire is hot (harsh conditions) 18 水深火热 [---熱] shuǐshēn huǒrè (water-deep-fire-hot) the water is deep and fire is hot (harsh conditions): 生活在~之中 live in harsh conditions '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
pitiful, pathetic 19 可怜 [-憐] kělián (worth-pity) pitiful, pathetic: ~的孩子 poor child || 那场演唱会的观众少得~. It was pitiful how few people attended the concert. || 她眼泪汪汪的让人~. Her eyes brimming with tears lead everyone to feel a sense of pity. '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
他早上 六点就得离开家去上班很~. It’s bitter that he has to leave at 6:00 am to go work. || 工作~ work is hard || ~的生活 a bitter life 22 辛苦 [-] xīnkǔ (toil-bitter) 274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
have enough food and warm clothes, adequately provided 9 温饱 [溫飽] wēnbǎo (warm-full) have enough food and warm clothes, adequately provided: ~ 问题 problem of food and clothing, problem of feeding people || 维持~ maintain warmth and a full stomach '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
well-off, moderately affluent 10 小康 [-] xiǎokāng (small-abundant) well-off, moderately affluent: ~生 活 no-frills life || ~社会society in which the material needs of most citizens are adequately met, a well-off society '275 Fixed, flexible 定, 通 (dìng, tōng)
价格~ flexible pricing || ~的方法 flexible methods || ~运用 flexible application || 头脑~. His mind is very nimble. 7 灵活 [靈-] línghuó (clever-alive) flexible, nimble: 价格~ flexible pricing || ~的方法 flexible methods || ~运用 flexible application || 头脑~. His mind is very nimble.'of specific
appropriate conditions"'276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
somewhat, rather 8 有一些 [-] yǒu yī xiē (have-some) somewhat, rather: ~累 a little tired || ~渴 a little thirsty || ~不安 a little disturbed '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
relatively 13 比较 [-較] bǐjiào (compare-to match) relatively: ~高 comparatively high || ~认真 comparatively careful || ~贵 relatively expensive '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
more (often used to communicate gradual,progressive increases or decreases) 16 越 [-] yuè (more and more) more (often used to communicate gradual,progressive increases or decreases): ~看~清楚 see clearer || ~多~好 the more the better || ~走~远 walk further and further '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
and then (what follows next) 17 进而 [進-] jìn’ér (proceed-and) and then (what follows next): 邓小平 说让一部分人先富起来, ~帮助其他人达到共同富裕. Deng Xiaoping said to allow a few people gain wealth first, and then let the wealthy help others accumulate wealth. '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
to the greatest extent 4 十分 [-] shífēn (10–1/10) to the greatest extent: ~冷 freezing (extremely cold) || ~聪明 genius (extremely smart) || ~好听 sounds amazing (sounds extremely good) '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
greatly, largely 11 大大 [-] dàdà (greatly-reduplication) greatly, largely: ~减少 largely decrease || ~不同 large difference || ~提高了效率 (xiàolǜ) a large increase in efficiency '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
to the extent that 24 甚至 [-] shènzhì (even-arrive at) to the extent that: 我以前犯过错误 ~是严重的错误. In the past, I took every mistake seriously. '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
~多了 more than enough || ~累的 adequately tired || ~忙的 adequately busy 36 够 [夠] gòu (enough) 278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
at once, just 5 就 [-] jiù (near, just) at once, just: ~五个人去了. Just five people went. || ~他通过了考试. He just (barely) passed the test. '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
at the minimum, at the very least 11 起码 [-碼] qǐmǎ (lift-makeweight) at the minimum, at the very least: ~两 年 at least two years || ~八折 at least 20% off || ~得二十块 need at least 20 bucks '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
at (the) least 12 至少 [-] zhìshǎo (most-less) at (the) least: ~要一天 at least one day || ~得五个人 at least need five people || ~对了一半 have at least one half correct '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
at the most, at best 13 顶多 [頂-] dǐngduō (highest-more) at the most, at best: ~十五六岁 no more than 15 or 16 years old || ~等半个小时 wait half an hour at most || ~一 百米 a hundred meters at most '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
together, at the same time 6 一同 [-] yītóng (all-together) together, at the same time: ~吃饭 eat at the same time || ~出门 leave at the same time || ~起床 get up together '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)
~提问 indirectly ask a question, || ~传染 indirectly infect, contaminate || ~关系 indirect relationship 24 间接 [間-] jiànjiē (indirect-connect) 279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
according to the situation, random 31 随机 [隨機] suíjī (according to-situation) according to the situation, random: ~抽样 (chōuyàng) randomly sample || ~分布 randomly disperse || ~事件 a random event '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
(speak) without thinking the matter through 32 随口 [隨-] suíkǒu (let-mouth) (speak) without thinking the matter through: ~回答 answer without thinking || ~问 ask without thinking || ~答应 say ‘yes’ absent-mindedly '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
do something in batches or groups 38 分批 [-] fēnpī (by-batch) do something in batches or groups: ~出发 depart in groups || ~生产 produce in groups '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
alternate, take turns 46 轮流 [輪-] lúnliú (take turns-flow/go) alternate, take turns: ~值班 (zhíbān) take turns being on duty || ~休息 take turns resting || ~使用 take turns using '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
at a large scale, by a wide margin, substantial 52 大幅 [-] dàfú (large-width/size) at a large scale, by a wide margin, substantial: ~照片 large scale picture || ~广告 large scale ad || ~下降 drop at a large scale '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
in batches, in bulk 57 成批 [-] chéngpī (entire-batch) in batches, in bulk: ~生产 produce in bulk || ~地买 buy in bulk || ~的新车 a batch of new cars '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
roughly, approximately 12 大概 [-] dàgài (broad-probability) roughly, approximately: ~都知道 to approximately know everything || ~是累了 tired (describing the general '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
~相同 about the same || ~分四类roughly separated into four types || ~情况 general situation 13 大致 [-] dàzhì (rough-extend) 280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
sooner or later 25 迟早 [遲-] chízǎo (later-sooner) sooner or later: ~出事 sooner or later have an accident || ~会发生 sooner or later will happen || ~要来 sooner or later will come '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
morning and evening, sooner or later 28 早晚 [-] zǎowǎn (sooner-later) morning and evening, sooner or later: ~会变 sooner or later will change || ~你会知道 sooner or later will know || ~ 会见面 sooner or later will meet '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
go to the bottom of a matter, after all 9 究竟 [-] jiūjìng (explore-end) go to the bottom of a matter, after all: 问 个~ ask a question that gets to the bottom of things || ~是什么? What exactly is there? || ~是什么意思? So whatever does this mean? 791 '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 '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
arbitrary, at will,willfully 24 任意 [-] rènyì (allow-will) arbitrary, at will,willfully: ~欺负别人 bully people at will || ~摆布 (bǎibu) willfully decorate || ~挑选 freely select '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
without permission, of one’s own initiative 25 擅自 [-] shànzì (arrogate-oneself) without permission, of one’s own initiative: ~改变 alter at one’s one will || ~经商 do business without authorization || ~行动act presumptuously '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
in any case, at any rate 11 反正 [-] fǎnzhèng (reverse-obverse) in any case, at any rate: 随你怎 么说~我不在乎. In response to what you said, at any rate, I don’t care. || ~差 不多 at any rate, more or less '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)
great strength, energetically 21 大力 [-] dàlì (great-strength) great strength, energetically: ~宣传 (xuānchuán) energetically disseminate || ~推广 (tuīguǎng) to energetically promote || ~发展 (fāzhǎn) to energetically expand '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
at ease, naturally 29 自然 [-] zìrán (self-that) at ease, naturally: ~想到 naturally thought of || ~发生 naturally occurred || ~生长 naturally grow '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
it seems that 33 似乎 [-] sìhū (seem-suffix) it seems that: ~不太高兴seemed unhappy || ~感兴趣seem to be interested || ~满意了 (mǎnyì) seemed satisfied '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
considered to be, at last 34 算是 [-] suànshì (considerably-be) considered to be, at last: ~工资高 的. It’s considered to be a high salary. || ~最好的. It’s considered to be the best. || ~好人 considered to be a good person '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
why, what reason 35 为何 [爲-] wèihé (for-what) why, what reason: 他~还不来? Why hasn’t he come yet? || ~这么伤心? Why are you so hurt/sad? || ~这么难? Why is it this hard? '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
at long last, finally 19 总算 [總-] zǒngsuàn (finally-regard) at long last, finally: ~来了came at last || 他昏迷了好久, 现在~醒了. He has been in a coma for a long period of time and finally awoke. || ~明白了 finally understood '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
finally, at last 20 最后 [-後] zuìhòu (most-last) finally, at last: ~赢了won at last || ~做 好了finished at last || ~完成了 completed at last '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
already at an earlier time 11 早就 [-] zǎojiù (long before-already) already at an earlier time: ~说过 have already said || ~忘了 have already forgotten || ~出去了already have gone out '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 '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
immediately 19 立即 [-] lìjí (immediately-instantly) immediately: ~写 immediately write || ~出发immediately depart || ~告诉他 immediately tell him '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
immediately 20 马上 [馬-] mǎshàng (horse-on) immediately: ~去 immediately go || ~停下immediately stop || ~离开immediately depart '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
at once, right away 26 就 [-] jiù (right away) at once, right away: 我~来. I’ll come at once. || 几天后~知道了. will know a few days later. || 一眨眼~过去了. It will pass in the blink of an eye. 801 '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
at any time 32 随时 [隨時] suíshí (whatever-time) at any time: ~联系 to contact at any time || ~回去 to return at any time || ~可以给我打电话. You can give me a call anytime. '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
这封信她~看了九遍. She read the letter nine times without taking a break. || ~跑了五圈 run around the track five times at a stretch. 38 一口气 [--氣] (one-MW-breath) yīkǒuqì in one breath, without a break: 这封信她~看了九遍. She read the letter nine times without taking a break. || ~跑了五圈 run around the track five times at a stretch. '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
repeatedly, duplicated 1 重 [-] chóng (heavy, repeated) repeatedly, duplicated: ~来一次 complete one more time || ~说一遍 say one more time '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
repeatedly, time and time again 4 一再 [-] yīzài (once-again) repeatedly, time and time again: ~失败 repeatedly be defeated || ~强调 emphasize multiple times || ~请求request multiple times '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
again and again, repeatedly 10 频频 [頻頻] pínpín (frequently-reduplication) again and again, repeatedly: ~换工作change one’s job frequently || ~得分 get scores again and again || ~获胜win again and again '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
repeatedly, time and time again 12 屡次 [屢-] lǚcì (repeated-time) repeatedly, time and time again: ~推 辞 (tuīcí) turn down an appointment time and time again || ~提醒remind one repeatedly || ~出现appear repeatedly '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
again and again, repeatedly 13 屡屡 [屢屢] lǚlǚ (repeated-reduplication) again and again, repeatedly: ~失败 the serial failures || ~想起 think of again and again '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
~读 read repeatedly || ~考虑 consider repeatedly || 多次~ repeat multiple times 15 反复 [-復] fǎnfù (over-again) 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)
would rather, prefer 2 宁愿 [寧願] nìngyuàn (rather-want) would rather, prefer: 她~自己 租房住而不愿意跟父母一起住. She would rather rent her own place, than live with her parents. || 他~把钱存在银行也不买股票. He would rather keep 807 money in the bank than invest in stocks. || 我~走路也不愿意坐公交车去. I’d rather walk than take public transit to go there.'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 (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)
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)
~有困难 of course there will be hardship || 我~很开心. Of course I’m happy. || ~可以. Of course that’s fine. 6 当然 [當-] dāngrán (certainly-this) 287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
beneath the bones, under the surface, at heart 16 骨子里 [--裏] gǔzilǐ (bone-inside) beneath the bones, under the surface, at heart: 他表面上看很勇敢~却很懦弱 (nuòruò). On the surface, he seems very brave, but under the surface, he’s very fragile. || 他~看不起穷人. He looks down upon the poor at heart. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
truly, rather a bit too 19 未免 [-] wèimiǎn (un-avoidable) truly, rather a bit too: 古典音乐~太 无聊了. The classical music is rather too literal/boring. || ~太过分了. This is really going too far. || 这样做~太小气了. It’s small of him to do so. '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)
fortunately, luckily 23 好在 [-] hǎozài (luck-lies) fortunately, luckily: ~她是学医的, 知道怎 么办. Fortunately, she’s a medical student and knows what to do. '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)
in rhetorical questions to express negation 27 哪里 [-裏] nǎlǐ (what-place) in rhetorical questions to express negation: 他~知道? How could he know? || 他说的是德文, 我~听得懂? He speaks German. How can I understand? '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
how, what way 29 如何 [-] rúhé (like-what) how, what way: 这个问题~解释? How to explain this question? || 她汉语说得~? How is her Chinese? || 你俩关系~? What is the relationship between the two of you? '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)
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. '289 Prepositions, space and time 时空介词 (shíkōng jiècí)
at, in,on 3 于 [於] yú (at) at, in,on: ~四月出生 Born in April || ~广州成立set up in Guangzhou || 生~1984年born in 1984 '289 Prepositions, space and time 时空介词 (shíkōng jiècí)
be at, in, or on (a place) 11 在 [-] zài (at) be at, in, or on (a place): ~家里休息 rest at home || ~银 行工作work in a bank || 远~天边, 近~眼前seemingly far away, actually close at hand (said playfully to call attention to sb. or sth. right in front of sb.’s eyes.) '291 Prepositions, disposal 处置介词 (chǔzhì jiècí)
used to shift the object ahead of the verb, which must be reduplicated or accompanied by some other word or expression 1 把 [-] bǎ (hold, handle) used to shift the object ahead of the verb, which must be reduplicated or accompanied by some other word or expression: ~门关上. Close the door. || ~水喝了. Drink up the water. || ~驾照给我 看看. Show me your driver’s license. '292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
be direct at, aim at, be against 18 针对 [針對] zhēnduì (aim-at) be direct at, aim at, be against: ~ 不法行为 directed towards illegal actions || ~这种情况我们调整了策 略. In regards to this situation, we’ve already adjusted our strategy. || ~每 个人的特点来安排工作 assign work to each person based on their own individualities '293 Prepositions, introducing tools 工具 (gōngjù)
~天气预报 (yùbào), 今天会下雨. According to the weather forecast, it will rain today. || ~学生的年龄分班 assign the class sections according to the students’ ages 5 根据 [-據] gēnjù (rooted-based on) 294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
我~你一起去. I will go with you. || 她买了肉~鱼. She bought meat and fish. 2 跟 [-] gēn (follow, with) 294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
or, no matter what, whether. . . . . . or. . . . . . 15 还是 [還-] háishi (or-be) or, no matter what, whether. . . . . . or. . . . . . : 你去~我去? You go or I go? || 喝茶~咖啡? Tea or coffee? || 去银行~去超 市? Go to the bank or go to the supermarket? '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)
[used correlatively with也] even if 4 就是 [-] jiùshì (even-be) [used correlatively with也] even if: 他每 天想着赚钱, ~做梦梦见的也是钱. He was thinking about making money every day, even dreamed of money. '296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
even, no matter how 6 哪怕 [-] nǎpà (whatsoever-maybe) even, no matter how: 有了互联 网, ~不出家门, 也能知道所有事情. With the internet, it is possible to know everything even if you don’t go out. || ~不睡觉, 也要把事情做完. Get things done even if you don’t sleep. '296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
even if, granted that 7 就算 [-] jiùsuàn (even-granted) even if, granted that: ~做得很好, 你也 不应该骄傲 (jiāo’ào) 吧. Granted, you have done well, but there is no reason to be conceited. || ~知道, 也不想告诉你. Even if I knew, I wouldn’t tell you. '296 Conjunctions, concessive 让步连词 (ràngbù liáncí)
since, as, now that 9 既然 [-] jìrán (since-this) since, as, now that: ~你已经感冒了, 吃 这种药就没什么用了. Now that you’ve got a cold, it is useless to take this 827 medicine. || ~如此, 我们应该更爱护 (àihù) 环境. In this case, we should take better care of the environment. '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)
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)
no matter what, how etc., regardless of 7 无论 [無論] wúlùn (no matter what-is regarded) no matter what, how etc., regardless of: 他~做什么工作, 都很认真. Whatever job he does, he takes them very seriously. || ~ 多忙, 她每天都要做一会儿瑜伽 (yújiā). No matter how busy she is, she has to do some yoga every day. 831 '298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
in any case, whatever happens 8 无论如何 [無論--] wúlùn rúhé (no matter-how) in any case, whatever happens: 今天~别迟到. You can’t be late today. || ~也要让她同意. Let her agree anyway. '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)
no matter (how, what etc.) 10 任 [-] rèn (no matter) no matter (how, what etc.): ~他怎么说, 老板都 不同意. Whatever he says, the boss disagrees. || ~我怎么邀请, 她就是不跟 我去吃饭. No matter how often I invite him, he won’t go to dinner with me. '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. '299 Conjunctions, expressing supposition 假设连词 (jiǎshè liáncí)
just in case, if by any chance, what if 6 万一 [萬-] wànyī (10, 000–1) just in case, if by any chance, what if: 晚上不要出去逛街, ~遇到抢劫 (qiǎngjié) 怎么办. Don’t go shopping at night. What if you get robbed? || ~被妈妈发现了, 就要挨骂 (áimà) 了. If mom finds out, you will be scolded. '299 Conjunctions, expressing supposition 假设连词 (jiǎshè liáncí)
[used to connect a clause expressing a logical consequence to a conditional clause] then, in that case 7 那么 [-麽] nàme (then, in that case) [used to connect a clause expressing a logical consequence to a conditional clause] then, in that case: 如果有错误, ~请直接告诉我. If there is a mistake, please tell me directly. || 既然改变不了 过去, ~就努力改变未来. If you can’t change the past, try to change the future. '299 Conjunctions, expressing supposition 假设连词 (jiǎshè liáncí)
then, in that case 8 那 [-] nà (then) then, in that case: 你如果现在不出发, ~就真的赶不 上飞机了. If you don’t start now, you’ll really miss the plane. '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) 300 Conjunctions, causative 因果连词 (yīnguǒ liáncí)
it is thus clear (or evident, obvious) that, it shows that, that proves, so 9 可见 [-見] kějiàn (can-see) it is thus clear (or evident, obvious) that, it shows that, that proves, so: 这家公司晚上十点召开会议, ~情况十分紧 急. This company held a meeting at 10:00 pm. That proves that the situation was critical. '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)
then, after that, afterwards 2 然后 [-後] ránhòu (that-after) then, after that, afterwards: 先学三年 音乐, ~再学物理. study music for three years and then physics. || 他想了想, ~走了出去. He thought it over, after that, he walked out. '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. '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)
as stated (or mentioned, described) above 7 如上所述 [-] rú shàng suǒ shù (as-above-what-mentioned) as stated (or mentioned, described) above: ~, 我们坚信保护环境从长远看是有利于 发展经济的. As we say above, we believe that protecting the environment will benefit the economy in the long run. '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
after an attribute, after a verb or between a verb and its object to stress an element of the sentence 1 的 [-] de (target, see below) after an attribute, after a verb or between a verb and its object to stress an element of the sentence: 我~书 my books || 妈妈 ~衣服mother’s clothes || 老师讲课~特点The characteristics of the teacher’s lecture '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)
particle introducing a relative clause or passive 5 所* [-] suǒ (sounds of logging, place, prefix) particle introducing a relative clause or passive: ~见~闻what one sees and hears || 我~认识的人the person I know || 大家~提的意见the opinions that people put forward '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 '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
aspect particle indicating action in progress 10 着 [著] zhe (write, particle) aspect particle indicating action in progress: 说~ saying || 下~雨raining || 工作~ working '