others, other people, somebody else 25 别人 [別-] biérén (other-people) others, other people, somebody else: 不关心~ no regard of others, uncaring|| ~的意见 other people’s opinions '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
eldest brother 27 大哥 [-] dàgē (older-brother) eldest brother: 我~是警察. My elder brother is a policeman. || ~, 请帮个忙? Brother, could you do me a favor? '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
brothers, younger brother 29 兄弟 [-] xiōngdì (older brother-younger brother) brothers, younger brother: 小王和小李是好~. Little Wang and Little Li are good friends. || 他 们~长得很像The brothers look quite alike. '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
everybody (a term of address) 30 各位 [-] gèwèi (each-position) everybody (a term of address): ~朋 友my fellow friends/dear friends || ~先生, ~太太 ladies and gentlemen || 谢 谢~ Thank you all. '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
age, years 3 岁数 [歲數] suìshù (age-number) age, years: 多大~? How old (is he/she)? '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
full year 5 周岁 [-歲] zhōusuì (complete-age) full year: 20~ 20 years old || ~不到 '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
minor, person under legal age 8 未成年人 [-] wèichéngniánrén (not-completed-year-man) minor, person under legal age: ~不能进入. Underage people can not enter. || 保护 ~ protect underage people '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
child, children, young one 25 儿童 [兒-] értóng (baby-boy) child, children, young one: ~ 节 Children’s Day (June 1st in China) || 保护~ protect the children '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
baby, infant 26 婴儿 [嬰兒] yīng’ér (baby-kid) baby, infant: ~奶粉 infant formula || ~尿 布 baby diapers '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’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)
father-in-law 33 岳父 [-] yuèfù (by marriage-father) father-in-law '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
mother-in-law 34 岳母 [-] yuèmǔ (by marriage-mother) mother-in-law '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
older brother, big brother 35 哥哥 [-] gēge (elder brother-reduplication) older brother, big brother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
older brother’s wife 36 嫂子 [-] sǎozi (older brother’s wife-suffix) older brother’s wife: 大~ the older sister-in-law '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
brother-in-law (older sister’s husband) 38 姐夫 [-] jiěfu (older sister-husband) brother-in-law (older sister’s husband): 他是我~. He is my brother-in-law. '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
younger brother, littler brother 39 弟弟 [-] dìdi (younger brother-reduplication) younger brother, littler brother: 六个 ~ six younger brothers || 大/小~ older/younger brother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
brother-in-law (younger sister’s husband) 42 妹夫 [-] mèifu (younger sister-husband) brother-in-law (younger sister’s husband): 大~ husband of one’s eldest younger sister '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)
brother-inlaw (wife’s elder brother/wife’s younger brother) 45 大/小舅子 [-] dà/xiǎo jiùzǐ (older/younger-wife’s brother) brother-inlaw (wife’s elder brother/wife’s younger brother) '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
son-in-law 58 女婿 [-] nǚxù (daughter-husband) son-in-law '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
son-in-law (informal) 59 姑爷 [-爺] gūyé (daughter-husband) son-in-law (informal) '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
nephew/niece 67 外甥 (女) [-] wàishēng (nǚ) (by marriage-nephew/niece) nephew/niece '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
disabled person 12 残疾人 [殘--] cánjírén (handicapped-man) disabled person: ~车位 handicap parking space || ~座位 accessible seating '005 Moral characters 人品 (rénpǐn)
murderer 18 凶手 [-] xiōngshǒu (cruel-person) murderer: 杀人~ murderer || 找到~ find the murderer || 捉拿~ arrest the murderer '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
child prodigy 8 神童 [-] shéntóng (magical-child) child prodigy: 音乐~ music prodigy || 数学~ mathematical prodigy '008 Identification 认同 (rèntóng)
foreigner 7 外国人 [-國-] wàiguórén (outside-country-people) foreigner: ~看中国 foreigners see China || 跟~交朋友 make friends with foreigners '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
member 15 成员 [-員] chéngyuán (comprising-member) member: 家庭~ family member || 主要~ main members '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
Prince Charming, knight in shining armor 36 白马王子 [-馬--] Báimǎ wángzǐ (white-horse-prince) Prince Charming, knight in shining armor: 她希望找到一个~当男朋友. She wants to find a Prince Charming as her boyfriend. '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
bat 66 蝙蝠 [-] biānfú (bat) bat: 一只~ a bat '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 '013 Trees 树木 (shùmù)
forest 2 树林 [樹-] shùlín (tree-woods) forest: 一片~ a piece of wood || 穿过~ through the woods '016 Vegetables, fruits 蔬菜, 水果 (shūcài, shuǐguǒ)
grapefruit 23 柚子 [-] yòuzi (grapefruit-suffix) grapefruit: ~茶 grapefruit tea '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
other, else 17 其他 [-] qíta (its-other) other, else: ~人 other people || ~地方other places || ~国家 other countries '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
the rest, the remainder 18 其余 [-餘] qíyú (its-remainder) the rest, the remainder: ~的钱 the remainder of the money || ~时间 the remaining time || ~四个人the other four people '021 Shapes of objects 物体形状 (wùtǐ xíngzhuàng)
strip, slip, long narrow piece 10 条 [條] tiáo (strip) strip, slip, long narrow piece: 纸~ slip of paper || 薯 (shǔ) ~ fries || 面~ noodle '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
the Big Dipper 25 北斗星 [-] běidǒuxīng (north-dipper-star) the Big Dipper: 在晚上人 们能依靠~识别方向. In the evening, people can rely on the Big Dipper to identify what direction they are walking in. '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Canopus (god of longevity) 26 寿星 [壽-] shòuxīng (longevity-star) Canopus (god of longevity): 老 ~ venerable old man (or lady) (respectful form of address to the old) '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Earth’s surface 43 地表 [-] dìbiǎo (Earth-surface) Earth’s surface: ~温度 temperature of the Earth’s surface || ~水 surface water || ~河流surface run-off '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Earth’s core 44 地核 [-] dìhé (Earth-core) Earth’s core '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Earth’s mantle 45 地幔 [-] dìmàn (Earth-mantle) Earth’s mantle '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
~引力 gravity 47 地心 [-] dìxīn (Earth-nucleus) <.n> Earth’s core: ~引力 gravity '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
一架~ one balancing scale 21 天平 [-] tiānpíng balance scale: 一架~ one balancing scale '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
sedan car 22 轿车 [轎車] jiàochē (sedan-car) sedan car: 一辆~ one sedan car || 小~ compact sedan car '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
bike 29 自行车 [--車] zìxíngchē (self-go-vehicle) bike: 一辆~ a bike || 骑~ ride the bike '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
bicycle 30 单车 [單車] dānchē (single-vehicle) bicycle: 骑~ ride bicycle '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
steps 2 台阶 [臺階] táijiē (platform-stair) steps: 上~ climb steps || 五级~ five steps '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
closet 16 衣帽间 [--間] yīmàojiān (clothes-cap-room) closet: 打开~ open closet || 小 ~ a small closet '037 Traffic infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure 交通建筑, 农用建筑
well 27 井 [-] jǐng (well) well: 一口~ a well || 挖 ~ dig a well || ~水 water from the well '039 Sacred architecture 祭祀建筑 (jìsì jiànzhù)
Temple of Earth (in Beijing) 3 地坛 [-壇] dìtán (Earth-altar) Temple of Earth (in Beijing): ~的建筑都 是方的. All the buildings in the Temple of Earth (in Beijing) are square. '040 Furniture, home appliance
wardrobe 4 衣柜 [-櫃] yīguì (clothes-box) wardrobe: 大~ a big wardrobe || 做一个~ make a wardrobe '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)
calendar 50 日历 [-曆] rìlì (day-calendar) calendar: 在线~ online calendar || 工作~ work calendar || 旅游~ traveling calendar '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
picture frame 53 相框 [-] xiàngkuàng (photo-frame) picture frame: 摆着~ displaying the picture frame || 挂~ hang picture frame || 水晶~ crystal picture frame '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
clothes 4 衣服 [-] yīfú (upper clothes-clothes) clothes: 穿/脱/做~ wear clothes, take off clothes, make clothes '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 '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
magnetic tape 23 磁带 [-帶] cídài (magnet-tape) magnetic tape: 一盘/盒~ a magnetic tape || 放~ play a magnetic tape '044 Sports, games 体育 (tǐyù)
shuttlecock 24 毽子 [-] jiànzi (shuttlecock-suffix) shuttlecock: 踢 ~ kick shuttlecock '044 Sports, games 体育 (tǐyù)
ball 26 皮球 [-] píqiú (leather-ball) ball: 拍~ play ball '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
key 8 键 [鍵] jiàn (key) key: 琴~ piano key || 按 ~ key-press || 黑~ black key || 白~ white key '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
train or bus ticket 18 车票 [車-] chēpiào (vehicle-ticket) train or bus ticket: 单程~ a single ticket/往返~ round-trip ticket '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
pen 34 钢笔 [鋼筆] gāngbǐ (iron-pen) pen: 一支~ a pen '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)
source 49 来源 [來-] láiyuán (come-source) source: 资金~ source of capital '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 '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
domestic trivia 7 家长里短 [-長--] jiāchánglǐduǎn (domestic trivialities) domestic trivia: 两人开始谈一些~. They began to talk about domestic trivialities gradually. '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)
fortune, luck 45 运气 [運氣] yùnqì (luck-destiny) fortune, luck: ~好 good fortune || 碰~ run into good fate 131 '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
problem, conflict 86 矛盾 [-] máodùn (spear-shield) problem, conflict: 有/没~ there is/is not a conflict || 家庭~ household conflict || 内部~ internal conflict '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
cash cow 9 摇钱树 [搖錢樹] yáoqiánshù (shake-money-tree) cash cow: 这个产品 是谷歌公司的~. This product has always been a cash cow for the Google corporation. '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
obstacle, barrier 15 障碍 [-礙] zhàng’ài (block-obstruct) obstacle, barrier: 扫除~ clear away obstacles || 语言~ language barrier || 制造~ create obstacles '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
受到~ be hindered || ~交通block the traffic || 减少~ reduce hinder 16 阻碍 [-礙] zǔ’ài (hinder-obstruct) 052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
obstruction 17 阻力 [-] zǔlì (obstruction/resistance-strength) obstruction: ~大 a large obstruction || 遇到~ encounter an obstruction '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
a lion in the way, block 19 拦路虎 [攔--] lánlùhǔ (a road-blocking tiger) a lion in the way, block: 学习上的~ learning block '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. '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
cage, trap 6 牢笼 [-籠] láolóng (trap-cage) cage, trap: 陷入~ get caught in a cage || 逃出 ~ escape from the cage '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
base 16 基地 [-] jīdì (base-place) base: 培训~ training base || 海军~ naval base || 生产~ production base '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
everywhere, in all aspects 19 处处 [處處] chùchù (place-place) everywhere, in all aspects: 中国父母 总是想 ~保护孩子, 帮助孩子. Chinese parents always want to protect their child and provide for their child in every way. '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
the other side 27 对方 [對-] duìfāng (opposite-side) the other side: ~的年龄 the age of the other || ~的意见 the opinions of the other side || 关心~ care about each other '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
each other 29 彼此 [-] bǐcǐ (that-this) each other: ~ 对立be again each other || ~支 持 (zhīchí) support each other || ~信任 trust each other 147 '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
the bride’s or wife’s side 32 女方 [-] nǚfāng (female-side) the bride’s or wife’s side: ~家庭 the wife’s side of the family || ~亲友 friends and relatives from the wife’s side || ~的姓 the wife’s last name '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
this year’s, the current year’s 68 应届 [應-] yīngjiè (should-arrive) this year’s, the current year’s: ~毕 业生 graduating student or pupil '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
endline, baseline 21 底线 [-綫] dǐxiàn (bottom-line) endline, baseline: 道德 ~ the moral baseline || 价格 ~ the price baseline || 靠近~ rely on the baseline || 这个人没 ~. This guy is shameless. '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
standard, level 33 水平 [-] shuǐpíng (water-horizontal) standard, level: 技术~ technology level || 文化~ cultural level || 高~ high standard '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
a leading authority 17 泰斗 [-] tàidǒu (Mount Tai-The Big Dipper) a leading authority: 学 界~ a leading magnate in academic field || 音乐~ a leading magnate in music '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. '061 Feelings 感觉 (gǎnjué)
sense of smell 5 嗅觉 [-覺] xiùjué (smell-sense) sense of smell: ~灵敏have a keen sense of smell || 失去~ lose the sense of smell '063 Religion, beliefs 宗教, 信仰 (zōngjiào, xìnyǎng)
Confucianism 12 儒家思想 [-] rújiāsīxiǎng (Confucian-thought) Confucianism: ~的影响 (yǐngxiǎng) 很大. Confucianism has great influence. '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)
ethnic minority 11 少数民族 [-數--] shǎoshùmínzú (minor-ethnicity) ethnic minority: 北 方~ ethnic minority of the northern country '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
Chinese person 15 华人 [華-] huárén (Chinese-man) Chinese person: ~圈 a close social circle of Chinese people || 海外~ Overseas Chinese citizen (born in China, Taiwan) '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
Chairman of the Board 29 董事长 [--長] dǒngshìzhǎng (supervise-affair-chairperson) Chairman of the Board: 公司~ chairman of the company || 担任~ undertake Chairman of the Board '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
Tomb Sweeping Festival 15 清明节 [--節] qīngmíngjié (clear-bright-festival) Tomb Sweeping Festival: ~在每年的四月四日至四月六日之间. Tomb Sweeping Festival is between April 4 and April 6 on the lunar calendar every year. '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
New Year’s Day 21 元旦 [-] yuándàn (first-day) New Year’s Day: 过~ celebrate New Year’s Day || ~晚会New Year’s Day Evening Celebration '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
Labor Day 23 劳动节 [勞動節] láodòngjié (labor-day) Labor Day: 五月一日是国际 ~. May 1st is International Labor Day. '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)
Beijing 14 北京 [-] běijīng (north-capital city) Beijing: 首都~ the capital – Beijing || ~市 city of Beijing || ~大学 Beijing University '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
foreign country 24 外国 [-國] wàiguó (foreign-country) foreign country: ~人 foreigners || ~公司 foreign company '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
check and balances of power 18 权力制衡 [權---] quánlìzhìhéng (power-check-balance) check and balances of power: 三权分立、~是美国民主制度的重要特点. The separation of the three powers and the checks and balances of power are important features of U.S. democracy. '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
the Cold War 6 冷战 [-戰] lěngzhàn (cold-war) the Cold War: ~时期 Cold War era || 东 西方~ East to West Cold War '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)
troops, ranks 16 队伍 [隊-] duìwǔ (troop-group) troops, ranks: 一支 ~ a division of troops || 消防~ firefighting battalion || 起义~ military revolt '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)
special forces 22 特种兵 [-種-] tèzhǒngbīng (special-type-force) special forces: ~部队 special forces troops || 当~ become a special forces operative '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). '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
special fund 10 专款 [專-] zhuānkuǎn (special-fund) special fund: ~专用 special fund for special purpose || ~支出 special fund disbursement || 教育~ education special fund '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
kindergarten 14 幼儿园 [-兒園] yòu’éryuán (kid-garden) kindergarten: 上/去~ go to kindergarten || 私人~ private kindergarten '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
nursery/childcare center 15 托儿所 [-兒-] tuō’érsuǒ (entrust-child-place) nursery/childcare center: 上~ go to nursery || 办~ establish a nursery '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
liberal arts college, School of Arts and Sciences (in a university) 17 文理学院 [--學-] wénlǐxuéyuàn (arts-science-college) liberal arts college, School of Arts and Sciences (in a university): ~一般都比较小, 但是教 学质量非常高. The liberal arts colleges in the United States are generally small, but the teaching quality is very high. '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)
radicals by which characters are arranged in traditional Chinese dictionaries 48 部首 [-] bùshǒu (part-head) radicals by which characters are arranged in traditional Chinese dictionaries: 按~排列 (páiliè) sort characters under their radicals '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
emphasis marks 67 着重号 [著-號] zhuózhònghào (emphasis-mark) emphasis marks '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
nursery rhyme 14 儿歌 [兒-] érgē (children-song) nursery rhyme: 唱~ sing a nursery rhyme || 念~ read a nursery rhyme '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
nursery rhyme 15 童谣 [-謠] tóngyáo (children-ballad) nursery rhyme: 一支~ a nursery rhyme || 古代~ ancient nursery rhyme '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 '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
picture 2 图片 [圖-] túpiàn (diagram-picture) picture: 动物 ~ animal picture || 五 张 ~ five pictures '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
cylinder 13 圆柱 [圓-] yuánzhù (round-column) cylinder: ~形 cylindrical || ~体cylinder '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
subject 20 话题 [話題] huàtí (talk-subject) subject: 热门~ hot subject || 转换 (zhuǎnhuàn) ~ change subject '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
topic 21 议题 [議題] yìtí (discuss-subject) topic: 中心~ central topic || 主要~ main topic '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
summary 35 概要 [-] gàiyào (generalize-key) summary: 内容~ content summary || 案情 (ànqíng) ~ case summary '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
song 16 歌曲 [-] gēqǔ (song-music of song) song: 播放~ play a song || 经典~ classical song '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
modern dance 31 现代舞 [現--] xiàndàiwǔ (modern-dance) modern dance: 跳~ do a modern dance '083 Movie, theater 戏剧 (xìjù)
play 19 话剧 [話劇] huàjù (speak-drama) play: 演~ perform a play || 现代~ modern play || ~表演 play '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
horse racing 31 赛马 [賽馬] sàimǎ (race-horse) horse racing: ~项目horse racing event || ~活动horse racing activity || ~场horse racing course '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
swimming pool 36 游泳池 [-] yóuyǒngchí (swim-pool) swimming pool: 露天~ outdoor swimming pool || 室内 ~ indoor swimming pool || 公共~ public swimming pool '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
skin disease 28 皮肤病 [-] pífūbìng (skin-illness) skin disease: ~一般都很顽固. Usually, skin disease is difficult to cure. '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
14 hundred million || 六~人民币600 million dollars || 八十~年eight billion years '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)
number of times 34 次数 [-數] cìshù (time-number) number of times: 练习~ number of practices || 参观~ number of visits || 唱的~ number of singing '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
height 3 高矮 [-] gāoǎi (high-short) height: 身材~ body height || 个头~ body height || ~胖瘦height and weight '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
elasticity 17 松紧 [鬆緊] sōngjǐn (loose-tight) elasticity: ~程度degree of elasticity '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
mu, a unit of area= 0.0667 hectares 20 亩 [畝] mǔ (mu) mu, a unit of area= 0.0667 hectares: 一~地 an area of one mu '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for things with a long, narrow shape 38 条 [條] tiáo (twig) measure word for things with a long, narrow shape: 八~鱼 eight fish || 三~路 three roads || 四~河 four rivers '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
a measure word for flower or cloud 47 朵 [-] duǒ (flower) a measure word for flower or cloud: 一~花 a flower || 一~白云 a cloud || 一~玫瑰 a rose '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for vehicles 63 辆 [輛] liàng (measure word for vehicles, carts) measure word for vehicles: 三~卡车 three trucks || 四~出租车 four taxis || 五~公交车 five buses '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
a gust of 124 阵 [陣] zhèn (period) a gust of: 一~风 a gust of wind || 一~脚步声 a burst of footsteps || 一~欢笑 a gust of laughter '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
degree 130 度 [-] dù (degree) degree: 三百~电 300 degrees electricity || 气温三 十~ 30 degrees in temperature || 九十~角 90 degree angle '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
contemporary, modernity 4 近代 [-] jìndài (near-age) contemporary, modernity: ~史 modern history || ~社会 modern society || ~工业 modern industry '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
modern times 5 现代 [現-] xiàndài (current-age) modern times: ~科学 modern science || ~青年 modern teenagers || ~国家 modern nation '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
future 15 将来 [將來] jiānglái (will-come) future: ~的事 future things || 儿子 的~ son’s future || ~这个地方会有更多的工厂. There will be more factories in the future here. '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)
in the future 59 往后 [-後] wǎnghòu (toward-future) in the future: ~的活动 future activities || ~的日子 coming days || ~推 push back the future '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
afterwards 60 过后 [過後] guòhòu (pass-after) afterwards: 冬天~ after the winter || 春 节~ after the Spring Festival || 寒假~ after winter vacation '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
after the event 61 事后 [-後] shìhòu (event-after) after the event: ~回忆 recall after the event || ~讨论 discussing afterwards '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
solar calendar 1 公历 [-曆] gōnglì (common-calendar) solar calendar: 中国现在也使用 ~. Currently, China also uses the solar calendar. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
lunar calendar 2 农历 [農曆] nónglì (agriculture-calendar) lunar calendar: ~八月十五日 是中秋节 On the Lunar Calendar, August 15th is the Chinese Moon Festival. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
lunar calendar 3 阴历 [陰曆] yīnlì (lunar-calendar) lunar calendar: ~ 年 the lunar year || 端午节是~五月五日. May 5th is the Dragon Boat Festival '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
solar calendar 5 阳历 [陽曆] yánglì (solar-calendar) solar calendar: 中国的清明节一 般在~四月. The Chinese Qing Ming Festival is usually in April in the solar calendar. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
century 9 世纪 [-紀] shìjì (30 years-12 years) century: 三个~ three centuries || 二 十一~ 21st century || 中~ middle ages '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
morning and evening 19 早晚 [-] zǎowǎn (morning-evening, early-late) morning and evening: ~刷牙 brush teeth morning and evening '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 '094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
(formal) 40 years of age 9 不惑之年 [-] búhuòzhīnián (not-bewildered-’s-year) (formal) 40 years of age: 我们都进入~了, 不再年轻了. We are all in our 40s, not young any more. '094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
euphemism for ‘die’ 14 百年 [-] bǎinián (100-year) euphemism for ‘die’: 我~之后, 不要搞任何 纪念活动. After I die, do not hold any commemorative activity. 271 '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
~人 eastern people || ~文化 Eastern culture || ~国家 Eastern culture 12 东方 [東-] dōngfāng (east-direction) 095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
~文化 Western culture || ~国家 the Western countries || ~人 Westerners 18 西方 [-] xīfāng (west-direction) 095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
~人 Southern person || ~口音 Southern voice || 来自~ from the south 23 南方 [-] nánfāng (south-direction) 095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
front, the front side 32 前边 [-邊] qiánbiān (front-side) front, the front side: 走在~ walk in front of || ~的树林 in front of the forest || 超市~ in front of the market '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
ahead, the front 35 前方 [-] qiánfāng (front-side) ahead, the front: 车~ ahead of the car || 舞 台 (wǔtái) ~ the front of the stage || 送到~ send to the front '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)
in the middle, in the center 70 当中 [當-] dāngzhōng (in-middle) in the middle, in the center: 坐在教室~ be seated in the center of the classroom || 他在热恋~. He is head over heels in love. || 在老朋友~, 杰克最有钱. Among my old friends, Jack is the richest. '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
opposite, right in front of 74 对面 [對-] duìmiàn (opposite-side/face) opposite, right in front of: 学 校~ opposite the school || ~的楼the opposite building || 坐在~ sit opposite '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
nearby 76 附近 [-] fùjìn (near-close) nearby: 机场~ near the airport || 公园~ near the park || ~居民 nearby neighbor '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
everywhere, in all respects 81 处处 [處處] chùchù (place-place) everywhere, in all respects: ~有鲜 花. Fresh flowers are everywhere. || ~是歌声. The sound of music is everywhere. || ~可见 can be seen everywhere '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
above 84 以上 [-] yǐshàng (from-above) above: 中等~ above average || 两个~ more than two '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
outer 102 境外 [-] jìngwài (border-outside) outer: ~机构 outer agency || 移居~ move outside || ~上市 outside of the city '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
under, below 105 底下 [-] dǐxià (bottom-below) under, below: 床~ under the bed || 桌子~ under the desk || 地~ underground '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
two shores 117 两岸 [兩-] liǎng’àn (two-river bank) two shores: 海峡/长江~ two sides of the straight/river || ~的景色 both shores scenery || 沿河~ both sides following the river '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)
in one’s hand 128 手里 [-裏] shǒulǐ (hand-in) in one’s hand: ~有钱 money in hand || ~的 书 a book in hand '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
~开放 open all over the place || ~都是 everywhere || 野花~ wild flowers everywhere 130 遍地 [-] biàndì (all over-place) 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)
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 '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
move 4 搬 [-] bān (move, remove) move: ~椅子 move chairs || ~家具 move furniture || ~东西 move stuff '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
wipe 8 擦 [-] cā (rub, wipe) wipe: ~口红 wipe off the lip gloss || ~眼泪 wipe the tears || ~玻璃 wipe the glass '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
pull open, draw bck 47 拉开 [-開] lākāi (pull-open) pull open, draw bck: 拉得 开／拉不开 be able, unable to be pulled || ~窗帘 draw back the curtain || ~门 pull the door open '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
touch 50 摸 [-] mō (feel, touch) touch: ~脸 touch (a) face || ~头 touch (a) head '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
slap, flap 66 扇 [搧] shān (slap, flap) slap, flap: ~耳光 slap || ~风make wind by flapping || ~翅膀 (chìbǎng) flap the wings '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
carry, lift 72 抬 [擡] tái (carry, raise, lift) carry, lift: ~头 lift head || ~家具carry the furniture || ~病人carry patients '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
pull out, take out 73 掏 [-] tāo (dig, pull out) pull out, take out: ~钥匙 pull out keys || ~香烟 take out cigarettes || ~钱 take out money '098 Actions with feet, legs, actions (other) 腿部和脚部动作, 其他动作
ride 22 骑 [-] qí (ride) ride: ~自行车 ride a bike || ~摩托 (mótuō) 车 ride a motorcycle || ~马 ride a horse '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)
bear and raise children 18 生儿育女 [-兒--] shēng’éryùnǚ (bear-son-raise-daughter) bear and raise children: 中国的传统观念认为女人的作用是~. The traditional Chinese concept of a woman’s role is to bear and raise children. '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
lose hair 45 脱发 [-髮] tuōfà (lose-hair) lose hair: 引起~ cause hair loss || 防止~ prevent hair loss || 治疗~ treat hair loss '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
sleep together 3 同房 [-] tóngfáng (same-room) sleep together: 总统不再和妻子~. The president banished his wife from his bed. '106 Sleep 睡眠 (shuìmián)
come to 16 苏醒 [蘇-] sūxǐng (resurrect-wake up) come to: ~过来 regain consciousness '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)
impossible 46 没法儿 [--兒] méifǎr (no-method) impossible: ~说 impossible to say || ~理解 impossible to understand || ~不生气 no way not to be angry '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
defend against injustice 18 打抱不平 [-] dǎbàobùpíng (fight-defend against-injustice) defend against injustice: 他遇到不公平的事总爱~. He likes to fight for justice when he encounters inequality. '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
stay calm and collected 31 不动声色 [-動聲-] bùdòngshēngsè (not-change-sound-expression) stay calm and collected: ~地问 ask in a calm manner '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
be too fond of to part with 8 爱不释手 [愛-釋-] àibùshìshǒu (love-not-release-hand) be too fond of to part with: 令人~ cause such affection that you can’t give it up || 莎士 比亚的书让人~. Shakespeare’s works have gained the admiration of many people. '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
love all parts of someone (even love the crows on someone’s roof) 9 爱屋及乌 [愛--烏] àiwūjíwū (love-house-reach to-crow) love all parts of someone (even love the crows on someone’s roof): 西部牛仔成了 人们心目中的英雄, 人们~, 牛仔服也成为流行服装了. Western cowboys have become heroes in people’s minds. People have come to love everything about cowboys, and cowboy jeans have become popular clothes. '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
love each other 23 相爱 [-愛] xiāng’ài (mutual-love) love each other: 彼此~ love each other || 与好朋友 ~ love your good friend || 终身~ lifelong mutual love '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
envy, admire 24 羡慕 [羡慕] xiànmù (envy-admire) envy, admire: ~高薪工作 admire high-paying jobs || ~不已 admire endlessly '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
break an agreement 20 变卦 [變-] biànguà (change-diagram) break an agreement: 临时~ break an agreement at the last minute 331 '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
come to realize 22 醒悟 [-] xǐngwù (wake-awake) come to realize: 猛然 (měngrán) ~ abruptly see the truth || 突然~ naturally come to realize || 彻底~ make a complete realization '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)
cannot manage 29 顾不上 [顧--] gùbùshàng (regard-not-able) cannot manage: ~吃饭 unable to eat food || ~家 can’t take care of the house || ~回答 unable to answer '114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
suppose, assume 27 假设 [-設] jiǎshè (suppose-assume) suppose, assume: ~明天天气忽 然变冷, 我也有足够的衣服. Even if tomorrow’s weather is abruptly cold, I still have adequate clothing. || ~我没时间去, 你就帮我将礼物送给她. Supposing I have no time to go, you can help me send her a present. '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
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)
admire, look up to 14 仰慕 [-] yǎngmù (admire-yearn) admire, look up to: ~自然admire nature || ~他的才华admire his talent '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
admire 17 敬佩 [-] jìngpèi (respect-express admiration) admire: ~老人的性格 admire old people personalities’ || ~他的为人 admire himself '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
admire 18 佩服 [-] pèifú (admire-convinced) admire: ~他的勇气admire his courage || ~这位作家admire this family || ~她的医术admire her medical practice '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)
could not help 31 忍不住 [-] rěnbùzhù (endure-not-able) could not help: ~笑了 could not help laughing || ~泪水 could not help crying || ~问 could not help but ask '118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
be able to 16 能够 [-] nénggòu (capable-enough) be able to: ~完成be able to finish || ~记住be able to remember || ~做好be able to do well '119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
be able to 16 能够 [-] nénggòu (capable-enough) be able to: ~完成be able to finish || ~记住be able to remember || ~做好be able to do well '123 Tired 累 (lèi)
listless, in low spirits 7 无精打采 [無---] wújīngdǎcǎi (no-spirit-throw-monetary present) listless, in low spirits: ~ 地回答drawl to a reply || 他显得~. He seems in low spirits. '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
settle down, reside 9 安家[-] ānjiā (settle-home) settle down, reside: 在郊区~ settle in the suburb '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
move 14 搬 [-] bān (move) move: ~家 move || ~出宿舍move out of dorm '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
join the army 20 参军 [參軍] cānjūn (join-army) join the army: 自愿~ join the army voluntarily '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
dismiss 24 辞退 [辭-] cítuì (dismiss-leave) dismiss: ~工人dismiss workers '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
retire 26 退休 [-] tuìxiū (retire-rest) retire: 提早~ early retirement || 不愿~ do not want to retire || ~工人retired workers '129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
correct an error 26 改 [-] gǎi (change, correct) correct an error: ~错 fix a mistake || ~掉坏习 惯 get rid of bad habits '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
play cards 6 打牌 [-] dǎpái (play-cards) play cards: 打一个小时牌 play cards for one hour '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
enjoy 21 欣赏 [-賞] xīnshǎng (joyous-appreciate) enjoy: ~风景 enjoy the scenery || ~音乐enjoy music || ~艺术作品 enjoy works of art '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
22 再婚 [-] zàihūn (again-marry) 131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
~多次 remarry many times || 在以前的中国~被人看不起. In old China, remarriage was despised. 23 改嫁 [-] gǎijià (alter-marry) 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)
hold sacrificial ceremonies, sacrifice 11 祭祀 [-] jìsì (worship heaven-worship Earth) hold sacrificial ceremonies, sacrifice: ~山神sacrifice to the mountain god || ~祖先 sacrifice for an ancestor '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)
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)
Pull the sprouts to help them grow – spoil things by excessive force 7 拔苗助长 [---長] bámiáozhùzhǎng (pull-sprout-assist-grow) Pull the sprouts to help them grow – spoil things by excessive force: 家长不能 389 对孩子~, 否则只会害了孩子. Parents cannot push their children to achieve, otherwise they will only harm the children. '134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
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)
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. '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
a rich crop 4 丰收 [豐-] fēngshōu (plenteous-harvest) a rich crop: 粮食~ be rich in grain || 大~ a large harvest || 获得~ rich gains '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
take the bait 18 上钩 [-鈎] shànggōu (take-hook) take the bait: 鱼儿~ the fish took the bait || 愿者~. The believers took the bait. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
be our for power, win promotion 10 升官 [-] shēngguān (ascend-position) be our for power, win promotion: ~发财win promotion and get rich '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
promote a higher position 11 晋升 [晉-] jìnshēng (promote-ascend) promote a higher position: ~为 教授be promoted professorship || 这份工作~机会很大. The job offers prospects of promotion. '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)
go off a trail, have an extramarital affair 28 出轨 [-軌] chūguǐ (off-trail) go off a trail, have an extramarital affair: 他 婚后 ~了. He had an affair after marriage. || 火车~ a train went off the rails || 经济~ economic derailment '138 To lose, to rescue 丢, 救 (diū, jiù)
have never been heard of since 9 音信全无 [---無] yīnxìnquánwú (news-completely-lost) have never been heard of since: 他女朋友去了美国后, ~. His girlfriend went to America and he hasn’t had any information from her since. '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. '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)
move step by step 5 循序渐进 [--漸進] xúnxù jiànjìn (follow-order-gradually-advance) move step by step: 学习应该~. Studies should advance step by step. '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
strive to be first 22 争先恐后 [爭--後] zhēngxiānkǒnghòu (strive for-ahead-fear-behind) strive to be first: ~举手 race to raise a hand || ~地逃跑 strive to escape first || ~发言 race to speak first '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
reunite 28 团聚 [團-] tuánjù (unite-gather) reunite: 全家~ family reunion || 与亲人 ~ reunite with loved ones '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
family reunion 29 团圆 [團圓] tuányuán (unite-complete) family reunion: 春节是中国人 全家~的日子. Chinese New Year is a date when all family members reunite. '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
work (usu. in an office), handle official business 10 办公 [辦-] bàngōng (handle-official business) work (usu. in an office), handle official business: 在家里~ work from home || ~室 office || 照常~ handle official business as usual '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
destroy by melting, burning, etc. 27 销毁 [銷-] xiāohuǐ (melt-destroy) destroy by melting, burning, etc.: ~证 据(zhèngjù) destroy the evidence || ~核武器 destroy nuclear weapons '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
go on a business trip 34 出差 [-] chūchāi (go-business trip) go on a business trip: 出公差 public business trip || 出三天差 go on a business trip for three days || 因公~ business trip '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 '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
publish (in a newspaper or magazine) 11 刊登 [-] kāndēng (publish-publish) publish (in a newspaper or magazine): ~文章 publish an article || ~广告 publish an ad || 如期~ publish on schedule '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
rectify 1 整 [-] zhěng (tidy, put in order) rectify: ~军 make an education movement in the army || ~党 make an education movement in the party || ~风the rectification of incorrect styles of work or thinking '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 '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)
rebuild, reconstruct, reestablish 5 重建 [-] chóngjiàn (renew-build) rebuild, reconstruct, reestablish: ~军 队 reconstruct an army || ~王宫 rebuild a palace || ~家园 reconstruct homes '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
call the police, give an alarm 21 报警 [報-] bàojǐng (report-police) call the police, give an alarm: 自动 ~ automatic alarm || 电话~ telephone alarm/call the police || 及时~ call the police immediately/in time '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
remove sb’s name from, strike off 8 除名 [-] chúmíng (remove-name) remove sb’s name from, strike off: 被 公司~ be struck off by the company || 把他~ remove him from the list '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
record a demerit 9 记过 [記過] jìguò (record-demerit) record a demerit: ~处分 recording demerit punishment || ~一次 demerit recording once '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)
promote sales, the sale, market 39 推销 [-銷] tuīxiāo (promote-sell) promote sales, the sale, market: ~产品 promote the sale of products || ~食物 promote the sale of food || 大力~ greatly promote the sale '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 '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
raise funds 4 集资 [-資] jízī (raise-capital) raise funds: ~办厂 raise funds to open a factory/business || ~十万元 raise funds of 10,000 yuan || 自愿~ voluntary fund-raising '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
exchange, convert 7 换 [換] huàn (trade, exchange, change) exchange, convert: ~钱 exchange money || ~人民币 exchange renminbi || ~美元 exchange U.S. dollars '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
maintain, repair 3 维修 [維-] wéixiū (maintain-repair) maintain, repair: ~电器 repair the electrical appliances || ~设备 maintain equipment || 古建筑 (jiànzhù) ~ maintain/repair ancient architecture '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
exploit, mine 25 开采 [開採] kāicǎi (exploit-mine) exploit, mine: ~石油 exploit oil || 露 天 ~ strip mining || 大量~ excessive mining '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 '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
get on 13 上车 [-車] shàngchē (get on-vehicle) get on: 在总站~ get on at the general station || 排队~ line up to get on '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
get off 14 下车 [-車] xiàchē (get off-vehicle) get off: 跳/走~ jump/walk to get off || 下一站~ get off the next station || 一起~ get off together '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
by car, ride 23 乘车 [-車] chéngchē (ride-vehicle) by car, ride: ~上班 go work by bus || 免费~ free ride || ~路线 bus route '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 '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
pass through 36 通过 [-過] tōngguò (through-pass) pass through: 火车~一个小城市 the train passed through a small city || ~检查 pass an examination || ~考试 pass an exam '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
get close to 39 靠 [-] kào (depend on, lean on, near) get close to: ~岸 pull in to shore || ~码头 dock || ~旁边 pull over '156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
return home gloriously 48 衣锦还乡 [-錦還鄉] yìjǐnhuánxiāng (wear-brocade-return-home) return home gloriously: 中国人一直有赚钱后~的观念. The Chinese always thought they were going to move back to their hometowns after earning their fortune elsewhere. 运输 [運輸] yùnshū (transport-convey) transport: 交通~ communication and transportation || 铁路~ railway transportation || ~食物 transport food '157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
passenger survey 7 客运 [-運] kèyùn (passenger-transit) passenger survey: 国际 ~ international passenger survey '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
choose to take 29 选修 [選-] xuǎnxiū (selective-study) choose to take: ~课程 take an elective || ~外语 choose to study a foreign language || ~课 elective class '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
minor 31 辅修 [輔-] fǔxiū (secondly-study) minor: ~新闻专业 minor in news studies || ~英语 minor in English || ~两门课 minor in two classes '160 Research 研究 (yánjiū)
sum up 12 归纳 [歸納] guīnà (put together-collect) sum up: ~大家的意见 sum up everyone’s opinions || ~看法 sum up a view || ~为三种方法 sum up three methods '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
change, correct 10 改 [-] gǎi (change, correct) change, correct: ~文章 alter an article || ~内 容 alter the contents || ~图纸 change the blueprint '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
amend 11 修改 [-] xiūgǎi (amend-change) amend: ~作文 change the essay || ~合 同 amend the contract || 反复~ repeatedly change '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
be off key 13 跑调 [-調] pǎodiào (off-tune) be off key: 唱歌~ sing off key '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
play (pluck) 18 弹 [彈] tán (eject, strike, pluck, play) play (pluck): ~钢琴 play the piano || ~吉他 play the guitar || ~风琴/琵琶 play the organ/lute '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
make a public appearance 25 出台 [-臺] chūtái (appear-stage) make a public appearance: 演员~ actor appearance || 新戏~ a new play’s appearance || 小丑~ clown’s stage appearance '164 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
horse racing 19 赛马 [賽馬] sàimǎ (race-horse) horse racing: 参加~ take part in horse racing '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
get a shot 8 打针 [-針] dǎzhēn (do-shot) get a shot: 打两针 have two shots || 打三 次针 get a shot three times || 打完针 finish getting a shot '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)
向他们~ challenge them || 充满~ full of challenge || ~难题 challenge the issue 473 9 挑战 [-戰] tiǎozhàn (provoke-fight) 167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
resist 12 抵抗 [-] dǐkàng (withstand-resist) resist: ~敌人 resist the enemy || ~疾 病 resist a sickness || ~暴风雪 resist the snowstorm '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
resist, rebel 14 反抗 [-] fankàng (rebel-resist) resist, rebel: ~爸爸 rebel against father || 武装~ armed resistance || ~社会 rebel against society '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
guard 16 守 [-] shǒu (duty, abide by, guard) guard: ~城 defend a city || ~着她 guard her || ~在父母身边 keep watch on parents '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
withdraw a confession 21 翻供 [-] fāngòng (overturn-confession) withdraw a confession: 他作了 假供词, 后来又~. He made a false confession, which he later retracted. '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
murder 11 谋杀 [謀殺] móushā (scheme-kill) murder: ~游客 murder a tourist || 蓄 意~ deliberately murder '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)
plagiarize, copy 26 抄袭 [-襲] chāoxí (copy-repeat) plagiarize, copy: ~别人 plagiarize from others || ~他人作品 copy others’ works '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
make an offering 12 上供 [-] shànggòng (make-offer) make an offering: 烧香 ~ burn an incense offering || 给菩萨~ make an offering to the Buddha || 给领导~ give a gift to a leader '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
leave home to be a monk 21 出家 [-] chūjiā (leave-home) leave home to be a monk: 半路~ become a monk part way through life || ~为僧 leave home to be a monk '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)
meet, see 30 见面 [見-] jiànmiàn (see-meet) meet, see: 见一次面 meet once || 见 过面 have met before || 跟朋友~ see a friend '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
talk utter nonsense 36 胡说八道 [-說--] húshuōbādào (northern people-talk-eight-scripture) talk utter nonsense: 到处~ talk nonsense everywhere '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
have the gift of the gab, be a glib talker 44 能说会道 [-説會-] néngshuōhuìdào (able to-speak-good at-talk) have the gift of the gab, be a glib talker: 个个~. They are all glib talkers. '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
warn 10 叮嘱 [-囑] dīngzhǔ (exhort-enjoin) warn: ~孩子不要迟到 warn kids not to be late || 反复~ warn over and over again || 再三~ repeatedly warn '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
contradict 4 驳斥 [駁-] bóchì (refute-rebuke) contradict: ~谎言 (huǎngyán) refute a lie || 进行~ be contradicting something || ~外方说法 contradict a foreign argument '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
don’t mention it 6 别客气 [--氣] biékèqì (don’t-guest-manner) don’t mention it: 千万~ please don’t mention it '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
make an apology 10 赔礼 [賠禮] péilǐ (apologize-courtesy) make an apology: 向作者~ make an apology to the author || 公开~ make a public apology '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
goodbye, see you again 15 再见 [-見] zàijiàn (again-see) goodbye, see you again: 挥手~ wave goodbye || 说声~ say goodbye || 十年后~ see each other ten years later '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
goodbye, until we meet again 16 再会 [-會] zàihuì (again-meet) goodbye, until we meet again: 明天~ see you tomorrow '181 To give 送 (sòng)
reissue 6 补发 [補發] bǔfā (make up for-give) reissue: ~工资 retroactively pay wages || ~奖金 (jiǎngjīn) reissue a bonus '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
abide by, guard 29 守 [-] shǒu (observe, keep) abide by, guard: ~时 be on time || ~法abide by the law || ~纪律 (jìlǜ) abide by the discipline '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
take pleasure in helping others 18 助人为乐 [--為樂] zhùrénwéilè (help-others-as-pleasure) take pleasure in helping others: 她一直热心~. She has always been enthusiastic about helping others. 517 '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)
provide for the elderly 56 养老 [養-] yǎnglǎo (support-elder) provide for the elderly: 给你~ provide for your parents || 靠儿子~ rely on your son to provide for you in your old age || 回家~ return home to provide for your parents '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
rebut 6 反驳 [-駁] fǎnbó (disprove-rebut) rebut: ~这种观点 refute this view || ~她爸爸 rebut her father || 无法~ unable to rebut '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
talk back 17 顶嘴 [頂-] dǐngzuǐ (go against-mouth) talk back: 跟妈妈~ talk back to your mother '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
go off the rails 3 出轨 [-軌] chūguǐ (off-track) go off the rails: 火车~ train derailment || 感情~ emotionally derailed || 身体~ health derailment '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
boycott 6 抵制 [-] dǐzhì (withstand-restrict) boycott: ~日货 boycott Japanese goods || ~毒品 (dúpǐn) reject drugs || 坚决 (jiānjué) ~ resolutely boycott sth. '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
stop 44 阻拦 [-攔] zǔlán (obstruct-bar) stop: ~ 女儿养宠物 (chǒngwù) stop daughter from raising a pet || 拼命 (pīnmìng) ~ desperately stop '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
hinder, block, impede 45 阻碍 [-礙] zǔ’ài (obstruct-prevent) hinder, block, impede: ~发展 obstruct development || ~交流 impede an exchange || ~新事物impede new things '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
hold back 50 拖后腿 [-後-] tuōhòutuǐ (hold-back-leg) hold back: 给全班~ hold the whole class back '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
hinder 51 妨碍 [-礙] fáng’ài (hinder-prevent) hinder: ~进步 hinder progress || ~工 作 hinder work || 严重~ severely hinder '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
be in the way 52 碍手碍脚 [礙-礙-] ài’shǒu’ài’jiǎo (prevent-hand-prevent-foot) be in the way: 站开点, 别在这儿~. Go away, don’t be in the way. || 她的三个孩 子老是~. Her three children are always under foot. '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
pin down 57 牵制 [牽-] qiānzhì (check-restrict) pin down: 互相~ contain, tie up each other || ~敌人 pin down the enemy '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
swear, bind 73 结拜 [結-] jiébài (knot-worship) swear, bind: ~为夫妇 swear the couple together || ~为兄弟 sworn as brothers '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
incite 4 指使 [-] zhǐshǐ (instruct-use) incite: ~别人 incite others || ~孩子干坏事 incite children to do bad things '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
anti-foreign 44 排外 [-] páiwài (exclude-foreign) anti-foreign: 盲目~ blindly be exclusive to sth. '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) 187 Weather 天气 (tiānqì)
rainfall 13 降雨 [-] jiàngyǔ (fall-rain) rainfall: 大范围~ large range of rainfall || 人 工~ manmade rain '187 Weather 天气 (tiānqì)
torrential downpour 15 倾盆大雨 [傾---] qīngpéndàyǔ (empty-basin-heavy-rain) torrential downpour: 下着~ under a downpour || 冒着~ brave a downpour || ~下个不停 nonstop downpour '187 Weather 天气 (tiānqì)
lots of snow swirling in the air 18 大雪纷飞 [--紛飛] dàxuěfēnfēi (heavy-snow-disorderly-fly) lots of snow swirling in the air: 一连几日~ heavy snow for a few days '190 Verbs of motion 状态动词 (zhuàngtài dòngcí)
fall, drop 20 落 [-] luò (fall) fall, drop: (太阳) ~山. The sun falls behind a mountain. || ~地 fall to the ground '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)
be apart from 14 隔 [-] gé (block) be apart from: ~很远 be far away from || ~五年 be apart for five years || ~音 sound insulation '192 Close, separate, contact 靠近, 隔开, 接触 (kàojìn, gékāi, jiēchù)
be cut off from the rest of the world 21 与世隔绝 [與--絕] yǔ shì gé jué (with-world-separate-off) be cut off from the rest of the world: ~的环境. The environment was shut off from the rest of the world. '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 '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
similar things come together 39 物以类聚 [--類-] wùyǐ lèi jù (thing-by-kind-gather) similar things come together: ~, 人以群分 similar people group together '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
start school 4 开学 [開學] kāixué (start-school) start school: 即将~ be about to start || 正式~ formal start || ~典礼 start of a school ceremony '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
convene 8 召开 [-開] zhàokāi (call on-hold) convene: ~大会convene a conference || ~交流会 start an exchange || ~发布会 convene a news conference 553 '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)
turn off (a machine, computer or phone) 35 关机 [關機] guānjī (turn off-machine) turn off (a machine, computer or phone): 自动~ for a machine to automatically turn off || 定时~ turn off at a set time || ~ 时间off time, unused time '196 In advance, to postpone 提前, 推迟 (tíqián, tuīchí)
there’s still time 4 来得及 [來--] láidejí (do-complement-enough) there’s still time: ~告诉他 there’s still time to tell him || ~看 there is still time to see || 时间~ there’s still time '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)
leave out, be missing, fall behind 9 落 [-] là (leave out) leave out, be missing, fall behind: ~在后面 fall behind || 他~了一个星期的课. He missed a week’s lessons. '198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
take preventive measures 5 防患于未然 [--於--] fánghuànwèirán (prevent-hazard-at-not-formed) take preventive measures: 平时要多洗手以~. One should regularly wash their hands as a preventive measure. '198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
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. '198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
guard against, prevent 7 防 [-] fáng (dam, guard, prevent) guard against, prevent: ~火墙 firewall || ~水 water resistant '198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
prevent, guard against 8 防止 [-] fángzhǐ (prevent-stop) prevent, guard against: ~危险 prevent danger. || ~错误再次发生 prevent mistakes from happening again || ~坏人 guard against evil people '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
transform, change 2 变 [變] biàn (transform, change) transform, change: ~大 become large || ~好 become better || ~黑 turn black '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
~方向 change direction || ~颜色 change color || ~方法 change method 3 改变 [-變] gǎibiàn (alter-change) 200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
change, alter 4 改 [-] gǎi (alter) change, alter: ~名字 change one’s name || ~日期 change the date || ~主意 change one’s attention '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
大~ big change || 不断~ unceasingly change || 剧烈的~ radical changes 8 变动 [變動] biàndòng (change-change) 200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
change, alter 10 变更 [變-] biàngēng (change-change) change, alter: ~计划 change plans || ~事实 alter the facts || ~姓名 change one’s name '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
exchange, change 12 换 [換] huàn (trade, exchange, change) exchange, change: ~地点 change places || ~衣服 change/exchange clothes || ~外币exchange some foreign currency '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
change one’s costume, refit 17 改装 [-] gǎizhuāng (change-assemble) change one’s costume, refit: ~汽 车 refit a car || ~飞机 refurbish a plane || ~机器 refit machinery '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
transit 18 过渡 [過-] guòdù (pass-cross) transit: 慢慢~ slowly cross over || 和平~ peaceful transition || ~阶段 a transition stage '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
change, transform 20 转变 [轉變] zhuǎnbiàn (turn-change) change, transform: ~观念 change one’s views || ~思想 change one’s thought || 地位~ change one’s position '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
come back to life (or consciousness) 10 复苏 [復蘇] fùsū (back-revive) come back to life (or consciousness): 经 济~ economic recovery || 市场~ market recovery || 万物~ all living things to come back to life '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
revive, revitalize 14 振兴 [-興] zhènxīng (inspirit-prosper) revive, revitalize: ~农业 revive agriculture || 民族~ revive the nation || ~经济 revive the economy '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
lighten, ease 41 减轻 [減輕] jiǎnqīng (reduce-lighten) lighten, ease: ~疼痛ease the pain || ~体重 ease the weight || ~病情 ease the patient’s conditions '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
money spent, expenditures 42 花费 [-費] huāfèi (spend-coast) money spent, expenditures: ~时间 spend time || ~金钱 spend money || ~精力/力气 spend energy/strength '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)
refute a rumor, deny a rumor 15 辟谣 [闢謠] pìyáo (refute-rumor) refute a rumor, deny a rumor: 及时~ urgently deny a rumor || 官方~ officially denied the rumor '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)
surmount all difficulties (on the way for success) 44 过关斩将 [過關斬將] guòguān zhǎnjiàng (to pass-pass-behead-general) surmount all difficulties (on the way for success): 他们一路~, 终于 进入了决赛. Along the way, they surmounted all difficulties, finally bursting into the finals. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
be badly in need of, urgently need 46 急需 [-] jíxū (urgent-need) be badly in need of, urgently need: ~药 物 urgently need medicine. || ~解决 urgently need an issue solved. || ~改变 urgently need reform '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
refer in particular to 9 特指 [-] tèzhǐ (particularly-refer to) refer in particular to: 传统的“中 国画”~文人画. Traditional Chinese paintings refer particularly to ‘literati’ paintings. || “同志”~同一个政党的成员. The word comrade refers to members of the same party. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
not be beyond the scope of 10 不外乎 [-] búwàihu (not-beyond-of) not be beyond the scope of: 原因~两 个. The reason is not beyond two things. || 人类的目标~是与自然和谐共处. The goal of human beings is nothing more than living in harmony with nature. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
whether or not, whether 13 是否 [-] shìfǒu (to be-not) whether or not, whether: 你~依然爱她? Do you still love her? '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
whether or not 14 与否 [與-] yǔfǒu (and-not) whether or not: 我们应该先看质量, 再考 虑外表的美观~. We should consider the quality, then consider whether the appearance is beautiful or not. || 工作的态度决定了我们的快乐~. Whether we are happy or not is decided by our working attitudes. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
意 思~ the meaning is about the same || 大小~ the size is about the same || ~写 了两个小时 wrote for about two hours 27 差不多 [-] chàbùduō (difference-not-much) 208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
almost the same 29 相差无几 [--無幾] xiāngchàwújǐ (each other-difference-not-few) almost the same: 价钱~. The prices are almost the same. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
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)
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)
not alike, different 45 不同 [-] bùtóng (not-alike) not alike, different: ~的地方 different places || 时间~ different times || 男人~于女人. Men are not like women. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
get along with 19 谈得来 [談-來] tán de lái (chat-complement-go) get along with: 跟老陈 ~ get along with Lao Chen || 他们非常~. They really get along quite well. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
add washes of ink color to a drawing to emphasize it 26 渲染 [-] xuànrǎn (properly dilute colorful paint on painting paper-apply colors to a painting paper) add washes of ink color to a drawing to emphasize it : 大肆~ exaggerate without warrant || ~气氛 play up the atmosphere '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
内部~ internal conflict || 主要 ~ primary conflict || 互相~ mutually contradictory 31 矛盾 [-] máodùn (spear-shield) 209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
conflict, contradict 32 抵触 [-觸] dǐchù (withstand-butt) conflict, contradict: 互相~ be incompatible with each other || ~情绪 conflicting emotions || 发生~ for a conflict to occur '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
contradict oneself 35 自相矛盾 [-] zìxiāngmáodùn (self-each other-contradict) contradict oneself: 逻辑上~ contradict oneself logically '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
~宽广/狭隘 (xiá’ài) 36 胸怀 [-懷] xiōnghuái (heart-cherish) 210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be closely linked 44 息息相关 [---關] xīxīxiāngguān (breath-breath-mutual-involve) be closely linked: 个人与社会~ be closely linked to people and society || 彼此~ be closely linked to one another '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
have nothing to do with each other 50 风马牛不相及 [風馬----] fēngmǎniú bù xiāng jí (wind/free-horse-cow-notmutually-touch) have nothing to do with each other: 两人的专业~ for two people’s industries to have nothing to do with one another '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
meddling in other people’s business 34 多管闲事 [--閒-] duōguǎnxiánshì (unnecessarily-care-others’-matter) meddling in other people’s business: 从不~. Never meddle in other people’s business. '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
be good for 4 有利于 [--於] yǒulìyú (have-advantage-to) be good for: 运动~健康. Physical exercise is good for heath. || ~世界和平be in the interest of world peace || ~提高产量 be conductive to higher yields '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
be beneficial to 5 有益于 [--於] yǒuyìyú (have-benefit-for) be beneficial to: ~保护环境 be beneficial for protecting environment || 新鲜空气~健康. Fresh air is beneficial for our health. '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
not be beneficial to 24 不利于 [--於] búlìyú (no-benefit-to) not be beneficial to: ~管理 be unfavorable to management || ~发展 not benefit development || ~团结 not benefit unity '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
miniature 29 迷你 [-] mínǐ (transliteration of mini) miniature: ~裙 a mini-skirt || ~ 小汽车 a mini-car || ~电脑 a micro-computer '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 '216 Thick, thin, fat 粗, 细, 胖 (cū, xì, pàng)
big and tall, stalwart 3 五大三粗 [-] wǔdà sāncū (5-big-3-thick) big and tall, stalwart: 长 得~ someone looks stalwart || ~的小伙子 a stalwart man '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
regular 3 周正 [-] zhōuzhèng (regular-straight) regular: 这个人长得很~ this person has regular features || 把帽子戴~ put your hat on straight '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
reel right and left, lying on all sides 11 东倒西歪 [東---] dōngdǎoxīwāi (eastern-fall-western-slant) reel right and left, lying on all sides: 这个人喝醉了, 走路~. The drunkard staggered along the road || ~ 的房子 a tumbledown house '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
twists and turns 20 迂回曲折 [-] yūhuíqǔzhé (roundabout-zigzag) twists and turns: ~的 道路 a winding road 619 '218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
uneven 9 高低不平 [-] gāodībúpíng (high-low-not-flat) uneven: ~的山路 uneven mountain roads '219 Color 颜色 (yánsè)
fiery-red 7 火红 [-紅] huǒhóng (fire-red) fiery-red: ~的裙子a fiery-red skirt || ~太 阳 a flaming sun || ~的青春 a fiery-red youth '219 Color 颜色 (yánsè)
gray white 40 灰 [-] huī (gray) gray white: ~眼睛 gray white eyes || ~衣服 a gray white clothing || ~兔 a gray white rabbit '221 Fragrant, smelly, taste 香, 臭, 味道 (xiāng, chòu, wèidào)
it smells to high heaven 10 臭气熏天 [-氣燻-] chòuqìxūntiān (smelly-odor-stifle-heaven) it smells to high heaven: ~的房间 a smelly room '222 Hard, soft, heavy, light, sharp, dull 硬, 软, 重, 轻, 尖锐, 钝 (yìng, ruǎn,
light 17 轻飘飘 [輕飄飄] qīngpiāopiāo (light-flying-reduplication) light: ~的 身体 a light body || ~的气球 light balloons '222 Hard, soft, heavy, light, sharp, dull 硬, 软, 重, 轻, 尖锐, 钝 (yìng, ruǎn,
~箱子 a heavy box || 几斤~ weigh a few jins || ~五十斤 weigh 50 jins 18 重 [-] zhòng (heavy) 223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
Spring has come and the flowers are in bloom. It’s a blooming spring 24 春暖花开 [---開] chūnnuǎnhuākāi (spring-warm-flower-bloom) Spring has come and the flowers are in bloom. It’s a blooming spring: ~的季 节 the blooming spring season || ~的时候 the time of blooming spring '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
not occur even in a hundred years, once in a blue moon 41 百年不遇 [-] bǎiniánbúyù (100-year-not-encounter) not occur even in a hundred years, once in a blue moon: ~的台风 a typhoon that did not occur even in a hundred years || ~的大旱 the worst drought in a century 639 '225 Adequate, exquisite 充足, 精美 (chōngzú, jīngměi)
tasteful, fine 21 讲究 [講-] jiǎngjiū (strive for-until limit) tasteful, fine: 衣着~ in smart clothes, well-dressed || 做得~ finely made || ~的包装 a tasteful packaging '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
exact, whole 7 整 [-] zhěng (whole, entire) exact, whole: ~间教室 the whole classroom || ~八点 8:30 to be exact || 一年~ the whole year '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
100 percent 13 百分之百 [-] bǎifēnzhībǎi (100-percent-’s-100) 100 percent: ~满意 '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
ragged, broken, shabby 26 破烂 [-爛] pòlàn (torn-tattered) ragged, broken, shabby: ~的东西 broken items || 穿得~ dressed in tatters || 衣服~ shabby clothes '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
heterosex 4 异性 [異-] yìxìng (hetero-sex) heterosex: ~交往 homosexual dating || ~朋友 homosexual friends '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
androgynous 8 不男不女 [-] bù’nánbùnǚ (not-man-not-woman) androgynous: 不男 不女 [----] bù’nán bùnǚ (not-man-not-woman) neither a male nor a female, indeterminate: 打扮得~ dress neither like a woman nor a man || 这个 人看起来~的。This person looks neither like a woman nor a man. '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
rise of Yin and fall of Yang, Women do better than men 11 阴盛阳衰 [陰-陽-] yīnshèngyángshuāi (women-flourishing-men-declining) rise of Yin and fall of Yang, Women do better than men: ~的社会 the society of rise of yin and fall of yang '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
gorgeous, beautiful 25 艳丽 [艷麗] yànlì (shining-beautiful) gorgeous, beautiful: 打扮得非 常~ be gorgeously dressed || ~的服装 gorgeous clothes '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
fine, beautiful, good 26 美好 [-] měihǎo (fine-good) fine, beautiful, good: ~的爱情 beautiful love || ~的生活 a good life || ~的希望 a beautiful wish '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
close 32 近 [-] jìn (close) close: 离得~ close up || 距离~ a close distance || ~地 方 a close place '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
be worthy of the name, be true to one’s name 6 名副其实 [---實] míngfùqíshí (fame-match-its-fact) be worthy of the name, be true to one’s name: ~的好老师 a good teacher in every sense of the word '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
specific, given, certain 20 特定 [-] tèdìng (specifically-designated) specific, given, certain: ~社 会 a specific society || ~条件 a given condition || ~时间 a certain time '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
wonderful, fantastic, marvelous 29 奇妙 [-] qímiào (incredible-mysterious) wonderful, fantastic, marvelous: ~的感觉 a fantastic feeling || ~的声音 a wonderful voice || ~的景色 fantastic sights '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
干劲~ be full of energy || 孩子气~ really childish || ~的书呆子 a real nerd 31 十足 [-] shízú (fully-adequate) 233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
wonderful, splendid 7 精彩 [-] jīngcǎi (vigorous-colorful) wonderful, splendid: ~的节目 brilliant performance, wonderful program || ~的表演 (biǎoyǎn) wonderful performance || 唱得十分~. The singing was wonderful. '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
superb, exquisite 10 高超 [-] gāochāo (high-superb) superb, exquisite: 技术~ super-duper technology || ~的见解 superb view '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
wonderful, good 31 妙 [-] miào (ingenious) wonderful, good: 情况不 ~. The situation is not good. || ~主意 an excellent idea '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
ordinary, usual, common 41 平常 [-] píngcháng (ordinary-common) ordinary, usual, common: ~的事情 normal undertaking || ~人 an ordinary person || ~的生活 an ordinary life '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 '235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
advantages outweigh disadvantages 3 利大于弊 [--於-] lìdàyúbì (advantage-more-than-disadvantage) advantages outweigh disadvantages: 网络~吗? Do advantages outweigh disadvantages when it comes to the Internet? '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. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
a heavenly steed soaring across the skies-a powerful and unconstrained style (of writing, calligraphy, etc.) 16 天马行空 [-馬--] tiānmǎ-xíngkōng (heavenly-horse-run-sky) a heavenly steed soaring across the skies-a powerful and unconstrained style (of writing, calligraphy, etc.): ~的想象 the unconstrained imagination || 她的写作~, 让人难以理解. Her writing is so unconstrained that it is hard to understand. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
wonderful 21 妙不可言 [-] miàobúkěyán (wonderful-not-able to-express) wonderful: ~的书 a wonderful book || 坐一下过山车吧, 那种感觉简直~！Take a rollercoaster. It’s a wonderful feeling! '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
make many stupid mistakes, make oneself ridiculous 29 笑话百出 [-話--] xiàohuàbǎichū (joke-by hundred-appear) make many stupid mistakes, make oneself ridiculous: 外国人到了中国, 因为文化 的差异 (chāyì), 常常~. 当然, 中国人到了外国也是这样. Foreigners who come to China often make a lot of stupid mistakes because of cultural differences, and of course, the Chinese do the same things in the foreign countries. '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
not easy, difficult 2 不易 [-] búyì (not easy) not easy, difficult: 学会围棋 (wéiqí) 很容 易, 但是要学好很~. It is easy to learn how to play the game of Go, but it is difficult to learn it very well. || 相爱容易, 相处~. It’s easy to fall in love with each other. But it’s not easy to get along with each other. || ~理解. It is difficult to understand. '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
heavy 16 重 [-] zhòng (heavy) heavy: 任务~ a heavy task || 负担~. The burden is heavy || ~活a heavy workload '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
as easy as lifting one’s finger-quite easy 25 举手之劳 [舉--勞] jǔshǒuzhīláo (raise-hand-’s-effort) as easy as lifting one’s finger-quite easy: 捡起地上的垃圾 (lājī) 只是~, 但是很多人不 愿意做. It is just a piece of cake to pick up litter on the ground, but a lot of people don’t want to do it. '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) 240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
less important, secondary 23 次要 [-] cìyào (secondary-important) less important, secondary: ~问 题secondary questions || ~地位a position of secondary importance || ~方 面secondary aspect '241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
do something unnecessarily 5 多此一举 [---舉] duōcǐyījǔ (unnecessary-this-one-act) do something unnecessarily: 你这样做完全没必要, ~. It is absolutely unnecessary for you to do this. '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. '244 Clean, corrupted 腐败 (fǔbài)
fine, glorious 2 美好 [-] měihǎo (fine-good) fine, glorious: ~的理想a beautiful ideal || ~的回忆good memories || ~的日子happy days '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
senior 19 资深 [資-] zīshēn (qualification-long) senior: ~记者 senior reporter || ~教师 senior teacher '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
have the support of the people 26 得人心 [-] dé rénxīn (get-man’s-heart) have the support of the people: 大~ have the support of the people || ~的好事. This positive event has the support of the people. || 这件事 ~. This item has the support of the people. 695 '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
inferior to other 41 低人一等 [-] dī rén yī děng (lower-others-one-level) inferior to other: ~的工作 inferior work || ~的私生子 inferior child born out of wedlock '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
close 11 近 [-] jìn (near, close) close: ~亲close relative || 关系~ close relationship '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
be close to 13 贴近 [貼-] tiējìn (press-close) be close to: ~实际 stay close to reality || ~生活 stay close to life || ~人民stay close to people '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)
other, else 40 其他 [-] qítā (it-other) other, else: ~人 other person || ~收入 additional income || ~国家 other nation '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
as everyone knowns, as is known to all 9 众所周知 [衆---] zhòngsuǒzhōuzhī (everyone-affix-all-know) as everyone knowns, as is known to all: ~的原因. The reason is known by all. '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
in the presence of all 22 当众 [當衆] dāngzhòng (in the presence of-public) in the presence of all: ~宣布 promulgate to all || ~表扬 (biǎoyáng) praise in the presence of everyone || ~演讲 (yǎnjiǎng) lecture in front of everyone '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
maintain one’s composure, stay calm 37 不动声色 [-動聲-] búdòng shēngsè (not-stir-voice-face) maintain one’s composure, stay calm: ~ 地听着 maintain one’s composure while listening || ~地回答 maintain one’s composure in answering '249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
less know and inferior brand 9 杂牌 [雜-] zápái (other than mainstream-brand) less know and inferior brand: ~自行车miscellaneous bicycles || ~货goods of an inferior brand || ~军miscellaneous troops '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
become sworn brothers 15 拜把 [-] bàibǎ (sworn-brotherhood) become sworn brothers: ~兄 弟sworn brothers '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
become sworn brothers or sisters 16 结义 [結義] jiéyì (to knot-brotherhood) become sworn brothers or sisters: 桃园三~ the sworn brotherhood of the three Shu Han heroes in the Peach Garden (i.e. of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei) || ~兄弟sworn brothers '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
kindly 9 慈祥 [-] cíxiáng (kind-good) kindly: ~的老人 kindly old person || ~地 笑 kindly laugh || 目光~ kind eyes '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
cruel and unjust 23 不仁不义 [---義] bùrén bùyì (not-benevolent-not-just) cruel and unjust: ~的人 cruel and unjust person '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 '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)
abandon oneself to despair, become totally disillusioned 16 万念俱灰 [萬---] wànniàn jùhuī (10, 000-thought-all-disheartened) abandon oneself to despair, become totally disillusioned: 在全部财产被骗 以后, 他~, 自杀了. After he was cheated out of his property, he was too despaired to kill himself. '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
low, downcast 17 低落 [-] dīluò (low-fall) low, downcast: 情绪~ in low spirits || 遇到挫 折 (cuòzhé) 以后, 大家的士气很~. After the setback, everyone’s morale was low. '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
seriously, in earnest 4 郑重其事 [鄭---] zhèngzhòngqíshì (solemn-serious-its-matter) seriously, in earnest: ~地宣布 (xuānbù) announce of the matter in earnest '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
every step leaves its print-work steadily and make solid progress 23 一步一个脚印 [-] yībù yīgè jiǎoyìn (one-step-one-MW-foot print) every step leaves its print-work steadily and make solid progress: 做事 不能太着急, 得~地去做. Don’t be in a hurry when you do something, work steadily and make it solid. '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. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
favor one and be prejudiced against the other 13 厚此薄彼 [-] hòucǐ báobǐ (favor-this-prejudice-that) favor one and be prejudiced against the other: 对子女不能~. You should treat your daughters and sons equally. You cannot favor one over the other. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
sacrifice oneself for the sake of others 17 舍己为人 [捨-爲-] shějǐ wèirén (sacrifice-oneself-for-others) sacrifice oneself for the sake of others: ~的模范 (mófàn) an example of sacrificing for others || ~的精神 the spirit of sacrificing for others '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
put others before oneself 19 先人后己 [--後-] xiānrén hòujǐ (first-others-later-self) put others before oneself: 在利益面前应该~. In times of benefit, you should put others before yourself. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
harm others for one’s personal gain 22 损人利己 [損---] sǔnrén lìjǐ (harm-others-benefit-self) harm others for one’s personal gain: ~的思想 the thought of harming others for one’s personal gain || 损人不利己 to harm others without benefiting oneself '259 Strict and tolerant 严, 宽 (yán, kuān)
loyal, generous and ready to offer help 9 仗义 [-義] zhàngyì (uphold-justice) loyal, generous and ready to offer help: ~直言 speak out from a sense of justice || ~的朋友 a loyal friend '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
wasteful, extravagant 9 大手大脚 [-] dàshǒu dàjiǎo (lavish-hand-lavish-foot) wasteful, extravagant: 花钱~ spend lavishly '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
progressive 1 进步 [進-] jìnbù (advance-go) progressive: ~力量 progressive force || ~书籍 (shūjí) progressive literature || ~歌曲 a progressive song '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
suit one’s actions to changing conditions 14 随机应变 [隨機應變] suí jī yìng biàn (along-condition-respond-change) suit one’s actions to changing conditions: 善于~ be good at rising to the occasion || ~地提问ask questions according to changing conditions '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
retarded, mentally deficient 19 弱智 [-] ruòzhì (weak-intelligence) retarded, mentally deficient: ~儿 童retarded children '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
clever all one’s life but stupid this once 28 聪明一世, 糊涂一时 [聰---, -塗-時] cōngming yī shì, hútu yī shí (smart-onelife, muddled-one-time) clever all one’s life but stupid this once: 他做了五十年的生意一直都很成功, 可是最近被一个年轻人骗了一大笔 钱. 真是~！He has been doing successful business for 50 years, but recently he was cheated out of a lot of money by a young man. He was clever all his life but stupid this once! '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
shrewd, canny 7 世故 [-] shìgù (world-wise) shrewd, canny: 这个人相当~. This chap is a very smooth character. || 不懂~ not know the ways of the world || 老于~ worldly-wise, experienced, knowing 743 '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
show no understanding of the times, lack judgment 25 不识时务 [-識時務] búshí shíwù (not-comprehend-current-affair) show no understanding of the times, lack judgment: ~地提意见provide one’s opinions without understanding of the times '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation) 9 笨鸟先飞 [-鳥-飛] bènniǎo xiānfēi (clumsy-bird-first-fly) clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation): ~的办法 the way of clumsy birds || 他不聪明, 但是学习成绩 很好. 因为他知道~, 总是比别人花更多时间学习. He is not smart, but his grades are always good. Because he knows the slow need to start early and always spends more time studying than others. '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge 11 任劳任怨 [-勞--] rènláo rènyuàn (bear-work-bear-complait) work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge: ~地工作. Work hard without any complaint. || ~的人 a man who bears responsibility without grudge || 对工作~ has/have grievance for one’s work '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
It all depends on human effort 12 事在人为 [---爲] shìzàirénwéi (thing-in-people-do) It all depends on human effort: ~, 努力做下去就会成功. Nothing is impossible, and it all depends on human effort. '265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
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 '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
capable, arrogant 3 牛 [-] niú (bull, super) capable, arrogant: ~ 人top dog || 你有什么可 ~的, 你只不过是个富二代. You have nothing worth bragging about. You are just a rich second generation. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
words flow from the mouth as from the pen of a master.- be an excellent speaker, quick 749 and clever talking, to speak like a printed book 14 出口成章[-] chūkǒu chéngzhāng (out of-mouth-become-article) words flow from the mouth as from the pen of a master.- be an excellent speaker, quick 749 and clever talking, to speak like a printed book: 那个主持人 (zhīchírén) /大学 教授 (jiàoshòu) ~. The host/university professor speaks like a printed book. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent 29 不学无术 [-學無術] bùxué wúshù (not-study-no-skill) have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent: ~的人a person without learning, ignoramus '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)
feel insecure, self-danger 23 人人自危 [-] rénrén-zìwēi (people-people-self-insecure) feel insecure, self-danger: ~的时代 the age of self-danger || 弄得大家~. It made everyone feel insecure. '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. '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
becoming more prosperous with each passing day 12 蒸蒸日上 [-] zhēngzhēng rìshàng (thriving-everyday-up) becoming more prosperous with each passing day: 生产~. Production is flourishing. || 事业~ career is flourishing || 在新总统的领导下, 国家~. The country prospered under the new president. '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
low (spirits), in a slump (economy) 14 低迷 [-] dīmí (low-dispassionate) low (spirits), in a slump (economy): 经济/股市~ economy/stock market in the doldrums || 持续~ the downturn continues || 心情~ depressed mood '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
remote 21 偏僻 [-] piānpì (remote-secluded) remote: ~ 的农村/山区a remote village/mountain area || 中国甘肃地处~, 除了敦煌 (Dūnhuáng) 以外, 游客很少. China’s Gansu Province is remote, with few visitors except to see Dunhuang. '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
in a mess 17 杂乱 [雜亂] záluàn (medley-disorderly) in a mess: 内容~ the content is disorderly || ~的脚步声 arrhythmic steps || ~地放着 leave/place sth. disorderly '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
everything in disorder 20 乱七八糟 [亂---] luànqībāzāo (disorderly-7–8-messy) everything in disorder: ~的事 disorderly affairs || 画得~ draw poorly || 大学生的宿舍~的. The undergraduate dorm is in disorder. '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
in a mess,upside down 21 乱套 [亂-] luàntào (disorder-formula) in a mess,upside down: 事情~了. Things are in a great disorder. || 遭到突然批评之后他~了, 说话有些不得 体. After unexpectedly receiving criticism, he was a little bit shaken up and was a little bit slow to collect his thoughts. '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
chaotic, in a mess 25 乱糟糟 [亂--] luànzāozāo (disorderly-messy-reduplication) chaotic, in a mess: ~的房间 a messy room || ~的头发 hair is a mess || 心情~的. in a bad mood, in a bad state of mind '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 '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
a confused group, all over the place 28 一团乱麻 [-團亂-] yī tuán luàn má (a-lump-messy-hemp) a confused group, all over the place: 生活就像~. My life is all over the place. || 脑 子~. My mind is all over the place. '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
two simultaneous happy events in the family 8 双喜临门 [雙-臨門] shuāngxǐ línmén (double-happiness-arrive-gate) two simultaneous happy events in the family: 春节结婚真是~啊 a spring festival wedding is truly two joyous events at once '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
a spectacle too horrible to endure, a tragic sight 16 惨不忍睹 [慘---] cǎnbùrěndǔ (miserable-not-endure-seen) a spectacle too horrible to endure, a tragic sight: ~的样子 a tragic sight/appearance || 车祸现场~. The site of the car accent was unbearable tragic. '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
to some extent, more or less 11 多多少少 [-] duōduō shǎoshǎo (reduplication of more-less) to some extent, more or less: ~有一些联系. There is a connection to some extent. || ~有点不好意思 a little embarrassed || 请你~借我一点儿钱. I’m asking to you more or less lend me some money. '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
especially, particularly 9 尤其[-] yóuqí (outstanding-suffix) especially, particularly: ~重要 especially important || ~需要 to especially need || ~热心especially warmhearted '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
again, once more 37 再 [-] zài (again) again, once more: 方法不对时间~多也没用. It will not work if the approach is wrong, no matter how much time you have. || 有你 的信任工作~累我也不抱怨. I will not complain about the amount of work as long as you have confidence in me. '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
together 8 一块儿 [-塊兒] yīkuàir (one-piece) together: ~走 go together || ~看电 影 watch a movie together || ~旅游 travel together '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
(say sth.) personally 18 亲口 [親-] qīnkǒu (with one’s own-mouth) (say sth.) personally: ~答应 personally answer, reply || ~尝一尝 personally try || ~说出来 personally say '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)
in succession, following closely 41 相继 [-繼] xiāngjì (one another-succeed) in succession, following closely: ~产生 produce in succession || ~关门 close doors in succession || ~成立 establish one after another '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
one by one, one after another 42 一一 [-] yīyī (one-one) one by one, one after another: ~介绍 introduce one after another || ~列举 (lièjǔ) list off one by one || ~回答 answer one by one '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
in order, in succession 43 依次 [-] (according to-order) in order, in succession: ~介绍 introduce in order || ~进去 enter in order || ~离开 leave in order '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
by turns, one by one 44 挨个儿 [-個兒] āigèr (one by one-item) by turns, one by one: ~拍照 片 take turns taking pictures || ~检查身体have medical check-ups one by one || ~发言speak in turn '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
one by one 45 逐一 [-] zhúyī (in order-one) one by one: ~分析 analyze one by one || ~加以研究 increase research one by one || ~讨论discuss one by one '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
according to reason, usually 6 照理 [-] zhàolǐ (according to-norm) according to reason, usually: ~他 现在该来了. He usually arrives now. '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 '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
indeed, really 30 的确 [-確] díquè (indeed-really) indeed, really: ~好 definitely good || ~贵 definitely expensive || ~喜欢 definitely like 789 '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
in the final analysis, boil it down 12 说到底 [説--] shuō dào dǐ (speak-to-end) in the final analysis, boil it down: 公司直接的竞争 (jìngzhēng) ~是人才的竞争. All in all, the corporate competition is the competition in talents. '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
after all in the final analysis 13 归根到底 [歸---] guī gēn dào dǐ (return-root-go-end) after all in the final analysis: 历史~是人民群众创造的. History, after all, is created by the masses. || 她这样做~还是为了钱. She did it for money after all. '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
really, sure enough 4 果然 [-] guǒrán (really-this) really, sure enough: ~生气 angry as expected || ~不错 really not bad || ~严重 (yánzhòng) really serious '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
only able to 6 只能 [-] zhǐnéng (only-can) only able to: ~回去 only be able to return || ~在家呆着 have to stay at home || ~如此 the only way '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
(of comments, falling objects, etc) numerous and confused, one after another 32 纷纷 [紛紛] fēnfēn (tangled-reduplication) (of comments, falling objects, etc) numerous and confused, one after another: ~发言 speak one after another || ~坐下 sit one after another || ~离开 leave one after another '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
successively, one after another 8 先后 [-後] xiānhòu (early-late) successively, one after another: ~离开 leave one after another || 孩子们~长大了. Children are growing up gradually. || ~找到工作find a job one after another '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
the next step 11 下一步 [-] xià yī bù (next-step) the next step: ~的工作 work in the next step || ~的要求 requirements in the next stage || ~行动 actions for the next step '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
one after another, successively 36 陆续 [陸續] lùxù (land-continuous) one after another, successively: ~回家 return home one after another. || 这件事的影响 (yǐngxiǎng) ~出现. The impact of this issue has appeared in multiple forms. '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
in a row, in succession 37 一连 [-連] yīlián (entire-connected) in a row, in succession: ~几天 several days in a row || ~吃了三个苹果 eat three apples in a row || ~打了两 个哈欠laugh in succession '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)
again, once more 3 再 [-] zài (second time) again, once more: ~说一遍 say once more || ~看一次 see one more time || ~去一趟 to make one more trip、 '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)
one more time, again 5 再次 [-] zàicì (second-time) one more time, again: ~道歉 apologize once more || ~举行会谈 enter into talks once more || 防止 (fángzhǐ) 类似的 事~发生prevent stop similar events from happening once more '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
over and over again 7 再三 [-] zàisān (second-third) over and over again: ~考虑 think over and over again || ~检查investigate over and over again || ~强调 (qiángdiào) emphasize over and over again '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
(not) any more 8 再也 [-] zàiyě (again-no) (not) any more: ~没有了 not have any more || ~听不到了not hear again || ~忍不住 '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
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)
over and over again 16 三番五次 [-] sānfān wǔcì (3-time-5-time) over and over again: 她~地 找我的麻烦. She repeatedly caused trouble. || ~地邀请invite again and again. '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)
but on the contrary 23 反倒 [-] fǎndào (on the contrary-but) but on the contrary: 雨不但没 停~下得更大了. The rain didn’t stop, on the contrary, it started raining harder. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
no wonder 8 难怪 [難-] nánguài (hardly-blame) no wonder: 他考了第一名, ~那么 高兴. He got the top test score – no wonder he’s so happy. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
no wonder 9 怪不得 [-] guàibudé (blame-not-able) no wonder: ~他游得这么快, 原来他从小就开始练游泳. No wonder he swam so fast, he’s been practicing swimming from childhood. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
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)
without cause 24 无故 [無-] wúgù (no-reason) without cause: ~缺课 miss classes without cause || ~请假 ask for leave without reason || ~解除 (jiěchú) 合同 rescind the contract without reason '288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
never (in the past) 6 从没 [從沒] cóng méi (ever-never) never (in the past): ~见过 have never seen each other in the past || ~来过. I’ve never come here. || ~去过. I’ve never been. '288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
never 7 从未 [從-] cóng wèi (ever-not yet) never: ~见面. I’ve never met. || ~ 想过 I’ve never thought of || ~请过假. I’ve never asked for vacation. '292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
by means of, through 17 通过 [-過] tōngguò (pass-through) by means of, through: ~朋友帮 忙 through the help of friends || ~事实说话 let the facts speak '294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
on the other hand, for another 12 另一方面 [-] lìng yī fāngmiàn (another-side) on the other hand, for another: 一方面我是你的经理, ~我也是你的朋友. One the one hand, I am your manager, and on the other hand, I am also you friend. || 在大城市生活, 一方面工作压力很大, ~, 环境污染也很严重. Living in a big city is very stressful on your work, and the environmental pollution is severe. '294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
or, either . . . or. . . 13 或者 [-] huòzhě (other than-this) or, either . . . or. . . : 去~不去 go or not go || 失败~成功failure or success || 自己~别人yourself or others '294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
or, either. . . . . . or. . . . . . 14 或 [-] huò (or) or, either. . . . . . or. . . . . . : 东方 ~西方east or west || 农村~城市rural or urban || 早上~晚上morning or night '294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
or, either. . . . . . or. . . . . . 16 要么 [-麽] yàome (if-particle) or, either. . . . . . or. . . . . . : ~现在去, ~下午去, 不能等到明天再去. Either go now or go in the afternoon. We can’t wait until tomorrow. '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)
otherwise 10 要不然 [-] yàoburán (if-not-this) otherwise: 等打折的时候再买 苹果手机吧, ~太贵了. Buy an iPhone when it’s on sale, otherwise it’s too expensive. || 我起得太晚了, ~也不会上课迟到. I got up too late, but I won’t be late for class. || 我们明天去游泳吧, ~就去钓鱼. Let’s go swimming tomorrow, or we’ll go fishing. '300 Conjunctions, causative 因果连词 (yīnguǒ liáncí)
the reason why 11 之所以 [-] zhī suǒ yǐ (its-reason) the reason why: 我~迟到, 是因 为堵车 (dǔchē). I was late because of the traffic. || 他~没有告诉你真相 (zhēnxiàng), 是因为怕伤害你. He didn’t tell you the truth because he was afraid to hurt you. '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)
particularly, specifically 6 具体地说 [-體-說] jùtǐ de shuō (specifically-speaking) particularly, specifically: 我爸爸说要想成为优秀的中餐厨师 (chúshī), 至少需要三年 的时间. ~, 第一年学习做菜的材料, 第二年学习切菜, 第三年学习做菜. 837 My dad said it will take at least three years to become a good Chinese cook. Particularly speaking, in the first year, I learn the ingredients of cooking, the '