man, person, people, human being 1 人 [-] rén (man, people) man, person, people, human being: 两个~ two people || 男/女~ man/woman || 名~ celebrity '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
human race, mankind, humanity 2 人类 [-類] rénlèi (man-kind) human race, mankind, humanity: ~历史 mankind history || ~社会 human society || 全~ all mankind '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
they, them (for inanimate objects) 22 它们 [-們] tā men (it-suffix) they, them (for inanimate objects): 这句 话里有两个错字, 把~找出来. There are two wrong words in this sentence, please find them. '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
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. '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
everyone, Sirs, ladies and gentlemen 31 诸位 [諸-] zhūwèi (all-position) everyone, Sirs, ladies and gentlemen: ~早 Good morning, everyone. || ~女士, ~先生 Ladies and gentlemen! '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
comrade 32 同志 [-] tóngzhì (same-aspiration) comrade: 两位~ two comrades || 王~ Comrade Wang || 领导~ cadre '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
(used before measure word and noun) some, (a) certain 33 某 [-] mǒu (certain) (used before measure word and noun) some, (a) certain: ~年/月/日 at a certain year/month/day || 张/王~ a certain person called Zhang || ~人 a certain person '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
a man, a male 38 男人 [-] nánrén (male-man) a man, a male: 中年~ middle-aged men '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
male, a man, a male 40 男子 [-] nánzǐ (male-man) male, a man, a male: ~学校boys school || 年 轻~ a young man || 大~ 主义 male chauvinism '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
woman, female 43 女人 [-] nǚrén (female-man) woman, female: 年轻~ young lady || 结了 婚的~ married women '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
woman, female 46 女子 [-] nǚzǐ (female-man) woman, female: ~选手female player in a competition || ~学校 girls school '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
woman 47 妇女 [婦-] fùnǚ (housewife-female) woman: 农村~ country women || 老年~ old women || 保护~ protect women '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
Mrs., wife, Madam, married woman, lady 49 太太 [-] tàitài (grande-grande) Mrs., wife, Madam, married woman, lady: 黄~ Mrs. Huang || 张老师的~ teacher Zhang’s wife || 老~ the old lady '001 People, gender 人, 性别 (rén, xìngbié)
mature and sophisticated woman 54 熟女 [-] shúnǚ (mature-female) mature and sophisticated woman: 在台 湾30多岁的女性都可以叫~. In Taiwan, a woman who is more than 30 years old can be called a mature woman. 年龄 [-齡] niánlíng (year-age) age: 入学~ school age || 退休~ retirement age || 结婚~ marriageable age '002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
入学~ school age || 退休~ retirement age || 结婚~ marriageable age 1 年龄 [-齡] niánlíng (year-age) 002 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
nominal age 4 虚岁 [-歲] xūsuì (empty-age) nominal age: ~73 nominal age of 73 '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)
(informal) father’s mother, paternal grandmother 14 奶奶 [-] nǎinǎi (grandma-grandma) (informal) father’s mother, paternal grandmother: 王/李~ Grandmother Wang/Grandmother Li || 老~ old grandmother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
immediate family members 2 直系亲属 [--親屬] zhíxì qīnshǔ (straight-link-parent-category) immediate family members: 父母和子女都是~. Parents and children are immediate family members. '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
family members 7 家属 [-屬] jiāshǔ (family-category) family members: 病人~ patient’s family || 军人~ soldier’s family '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
of nominal kinship, (relatives) not linked by blood 12 干- [乾-] gān (foster-/god-) of nominal kinship, (relatives) not linked by blood: ~女儿 goddaughter || ~爹 godfather || ~妈 godmother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
paternal grandmother 15 祖母 [-] zǔmǔ (ancestor-mother) paternal grandmother: 外~ maternal grandfather '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
paternal grandmother 17 奶奶 [-] nǎinai (grandma-reduplication) paternal grandmother: 我~ my grandmother || 老~ an old grandmother || 李~ Grandmother Li '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
maternal grandfather 18 外公 [-] wàigōng (maternal-grandpa) maternal grandfather '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
maternal grandmother 19 外婆 [-] wàipó (maternal-grandma) maternal grandmother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
mother 22 母亲 [-親] mǔqīn (mother-parent) mother: ~节 Mother’s Day '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
mother 24 妈妈 [媽媽] māma (mother-reduplication) mother: 听~的话 be very obedient to one’s mother '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
uncle (mother’s brother) /aunt (wife of one’s mother’s brother) (more commonly to use舅舅, 舅妈) 30 舅父/母 [-] jiùfù/mǔ (maternal uncle-father/mother) uncle (mother’s brother) /aunt (wife of one’s mother’s brother) (more commonly to use舅舅, 舅妈): 大~ the eldest mother’s brother/brother’s wife '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
aunt’s husband/aunt (more commonly to use姨妈、姨父) 32 姨父/母 [-] yífù/mǔ (maternal aunt-father/mother) aunt’s husband/aunt (more commonly to use姨妈、姨父): 二~ the second aunt/aunt’s husband '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)
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)
aunt (mother’s older sister/mother’s younger sister) 46 大/小姨子 [-] dà/xiǎo yízi (older/younger-wife’s sister) aunt (mother’s older sister/mother’s younger sister) '003 Kinship terms 亲属称谓 (qīnshǔ chēngwèi)
illegitimate son/illegitimate daughter, child born out of wedlock 65 私生子/女 [-] sīshēngzǐ/nǚ (private-born-son/daughter) illegitimate son/illegitimate daughter, child born out of wedlock: 他有两个~. He has two illegitimate children. '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
pregnant woman 10 孕妇 [-婦] yùnfù (pregnant-woman) pregnant woman: 一位~ a pregnant woman '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
blind, visually-impaired person 13 盲人 [-] mángrén (blind-man) blind, visually-impaired person: ~摸象 blind person touching an elephant '004 Physical appearances 体格 (tǐgé)
mental patient 19 精神病人 [-] jīngshénbìngrén (psychosis-man) mental patient: 照顾~ take care of mental patient '005 Moral characters 人品 (rénpǐn)
a good sort, a good man 2 好人 [-] hǎorén (good-man) a good sort, a good man: 做~ be a good man || 相信 ~ have faith in a good man '005 Moral characters 人品 (rénpǐn)
heavy smoker, opium addict 12 烟鬼 [煙-] yānguǐ (tobacco-ghost) heavy smoker, opium addict: 老~ old smoker '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 '005 Moral characters 人品 (rénpǐn)
convict, prisoner, criminal 21 犯人[-] fànrén (offend-person) convict, prisoner, criminal: 成了~ become a prisoner || 重要~ important criminal || 释放 (shìfàng) ~ release prisoners '005 Moral characters 人品 (rénpǐn)
gentleman 28 君子 [-] jūnzi (noble-man) gentleman: ~之交 friendship between gentlemen || 正人~ gentlemen '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
talented woman 2 才女 [-] cáinǚ (talent-woman) talented woman: 音乐~ musical talented women || 古代~ ancient talented women '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
superman, superhero 9 超人 [-] chāorén (top-man) superman, superhero: 女~ superwoman '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
able woman 10 女强人 [-] nǚ qiángrén (female-strong-man) able woman: ~越来越多了. There are more and more able women. '006 Talent 才能 (cáinéng)
champion 12 冠军 [-軍] guànjūn (leading-general) champion: 得~ win the championship || 世界~ world champion '008 Identification 认同 (rèntóng)
新~ new immigrant || 大批~ a large number of immigrants 6 移民 [-] yímín (move-people) 008 Identification 认同 (rèntóng)
fellow citizen or countryman 8 同胞 [-] tóngbāo (same-placenta) fellow citizen or countryman: 女~ female compatriots || 中国~ Chinese compatriots || 海外~ overseas compatriots '008 Identification 认同 (rèntóng)
fellow-townsman 10 老乡 [-鄉] lǎoxiāng (prefix-hometown) fellow-townsman: 山东~ Shandong fellow-townsman || 北京~ Beijing fellow-townsman '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
classmate 2 同学 [-學] tóngxué (together-study) classmate: 同班~ classmates || 她 是我的~. She is my classmate. '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
a woman’s best friend, confidante 3 闺蜜 [閨-] guīmì (boudoir-honey) a woman’s best friend, confidante: 我 有好几个~. I have several best friends. || 男~ a woman’s male friend || 她是 我的好~. She is my good friend. '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
opponent, rival, competitor 6 对手 [對-] duìshǒu (opposing-man) opponent, rival, competitor: 打败~ beat the opponent || 竞争~ opponent in a competition '009 Social relationships 社交关系 (shèjiāo guānxi)
primary school student, pupil, schoolchild, beginner 12 小学生 [-學-] xiǎoxuéshēng (elementary school-student) primary school student, pupil, schoolchild, beginner: 三名~ three pupils || (P.E. teacher) 在数 学方面我还是个~. I am still a beginner in mathematics. '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)
customer 22 顾客 [顧-] gùkè (return-guest) customer: ~至上supremacy of customers || 方便~ make it convenient for customers '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)
mandarin duck 9 鸳鸯 [鴛鴦] yuānyāng (male mandarin duck-female mandarin duck) mandarin duck: 一对~ a pair of mandarin ducks || ~枕头 mandarin duck pillows '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
crested myna (bird species of China) 14 八哥 [-] bāgē (unknown) crested myna (bird species of China): 两只~ two crested myna '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
monkey 36 猴 [-] hóu (monkey) monkey: ~王 the Monkey King || 大/小~ big/little monkey || ~年 Year of the Monkey '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
golden monkey 37 金丝猴 [-絲-] jīnsīhóu (gold-silk-monkey) golden monkey '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
kirin, a mythical hooved chimerical creature. 麒 is male and 麟 female. 74 麒麟 [-] qílín (male kirin-female kirin) kirin, a mythical hooved chimerical creature. 麒 is male and 麟 female.: 一只~ a kirin || ~送子. The (auspicious) kirin delivers the child. '010 Birds, animals 鸟兽 (niǎoshòu)
birds and beasts, inhuman 76 禽兽 [-獸] qínshòu (bird-beast) birds and beasts, inhuman: ~不如 worse than a beast, behave improperly '012 Fish, insects, germs 鱼, 虫, 细菌 (yú, chóng, xìjūn)
salmon 4 三文鱼 [--魚] sānwényú (transliteration-fish) salmon: ~沙拉 salmon salad '013 Trees 树木 (shùmù)
bamboo 16 竹子 [-] zhú zǐ (bamboo-suffix) bamboo: 一根~ one bamboo stalk, one bamboo shoot '014 Flowers and grass 花草 (huācǎo)
jasmine 9 茉莉花 [-] mòlìhuā (transliteration-flower) jasmine: ~茶 jasmine tea '016 Vegetables, fruits 蔬菜, 水果 (shūcài, shuǐguǒ)
tomato 10 西红柿 [-紅-] xīhóngshì (western-red-persimmon) tomato: ~炒鸡蛋 scrambled eggs with tomato || ~鸡蛋汤 tomato and egg soup || 新鲜~ fresh tomatoes 41 '016 Vegetables, fruits 蔬菜, 水果 (shūcài, shuǐguǒ)
cucumber 11 黄瓜 [黃-] huánggua (Hu-melon) cucumber: 凉拌 (bàn) ~ cold cucumber salad || 一根/条~ a cucumber '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
stomach 30 胃 [-] wèi (stomach) stomach: ~痛 stomachache || ~不舒服 stomach is uncomfortable '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
wrist, trick, gimmick 48 手腕儿 [--兒] shǒuwànr (hand-wrist) wrist, trick, gimmick: 抓住~ grab one’s wrist || 耍 (shuǎ) ~ play tricks || 政治~ political tactics || 他很有~. He is full of gimmicks. '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
marrow 58 骨髓 [-] gǔsuǐ (bone-marrow) marrow: 深入~ enter into the marrow || ~细胞 marrow cell '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
armpit hair 73 腋毛 [-] yèmáo (armpit-hair) armpit hair: 刮~ shave armpit hair '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
embryo 82 胚胎 [-] pēitāi (embryo-fetus) embryo: ~发育 developing embryo || 早 期~ early stage embryo || ~期 embryo period '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
blood, human blood 84 血液 [-] xuèyè (blood-liquid) blood, human blood: ~循环 (xúnhuán) cycle blood '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
mucus 92 鼻涕 [-] bítì (nose-snivel) mucus: 流~ flowing mucus || 擦~ wipe mucus '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
menstrual period 94 例假 [-] lìjià (routine-holiday) menstrual period: 来~了 one’s period is coming || ~不准 irregular period '017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)
defecate, have a bowel movement, shit 95 大便 [-] dàbiàn (major-excrement) defecate, have a bowel movement, shit: ~通畅 (tōngchàng) bowels open || ~不通 (suffer from) constipation '018 Plant parts 植物部分 (zhíwù bùfēn)
stamen, pistil 9 花蕊 [-] huāruǐ (flower-stamen) stamen, pistil: 娇嫩 (jiāonèn) 的~ soft stamen '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
material, substance 4 物质 [-質] wùzhì (object-substance) material, substance: ~需要 material needs || ~基础 (j(ateribasic materials || ~文化 materialistic culture '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
raw (or rough) material 11 原料 [-] yuánliào (raw-material) raw (or rough) material: 工业~ industrial materials || ~不足 the raw materials are insufficient '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
material 12 材料 [-] cáiliào (material-material) material: 建筑~ building materials || 化工~ chemical materials '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
goods and materials 14 物资 [-資] wùzī (goods-material) goods and materials: 军用~ goods and materials for military use || 废旧~ waste and old materials '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
equipment, facilities 15 设施 [設-] shèshī (establish-set up) equipment, facilities: 基础~ basic materials || 电气~ electrical equipment || 通讯~ telecommunication installations '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
equipment, facilities 16 设备 [設備] shèbèi (establishment-equipment) equipment, facilities: 更 新~ new equipment || 旧~ old equipment '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
goods, money 18 货 [貨] huò (property, money, goods) goods, money: 美国~ American product || 真~ authentic goods || 假~ fake goods '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
commodity, goods, merchandise 19 商品 [-] shāngpǐn (trade-item) commodity, goods, merchandise: 购买~ purchase goods || 进口/ 出口~ imported goods, exported goods '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
general merchandise 27 百货 [-貨] bǎihuò (varied-goods) general merchandise: 日用~ articles of daily use || ~公司 general merchandise of a corporation '019 Substances 物品 (wùpǐn)
jewelry, pearls and jewels, head ornaments 34 珠宝 [-寳] zhūbǎo (pearl-jade) jewelry, pearls and jewels, head ornaments: ~店 jewelry shop || ~商 jewelry store || ~首饰 jewelry '020 Demonstrative pronouns 指示代词 (zhǐshì dàicí)
the former 6 前者 [-] qiánzhě (former-one) the former: 这两个候选 (hòuxuǎn) 人中, ~更适合 (shìhé) 这个职位 (zhíwèi). Of the two candidates, the former seems to be more eligible for the position. '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 '022 Parts of an object 部位 (bùwèi)
side, edge, margin 10 边 [邊] biān (border) side, edge, margin: 另一~ another side || 街道两~ both sides of the street || 左 ~ the left side '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Mercury 14 水星 [-] shuǐxīng (mercury-star) Mercury '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Mars 17 火星 [-] huǒxīng (fire-star) Mars '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
comet 23 彗星 [-] huìxīng (comet-star) comet: 一颗~ a comet || ~尾巴 tail of a comet || 哈雷~ Halley’s Comet '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
comet, jinx, bearer of bad luck 24 扫帚星 [掃--] sàozhǒuxīng (broom-star) comet, jinx, bearer of bad luck: 别人都叫他~ other people called him a bearer of bad luck || 碰到~ encounter a jinx || 你这~ ! You’re a jinx! '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
meteor, shooting star 27 流星 [-] liúxīng (shooting-star) meteor, shooting star: 一道 ~ a meteor shot || 大步 ~向前走stride forward || 快若 ~ swift as a shooting star '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
moon 31 月亮 [-] yuèliàng (moon-bright) moon: 半个~ half a moon || 圆圆的~ round moon || ~上升. The moon is rising. '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
moon 32 月球 [-] yuèqiú (moon-globe) moon: 登上~ land on the moon || ~背面 far side of the moon '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
moon 33 月 [-] yuè (moon) moon: 明~ bright moon || 圆~ round moon || ~缺 (quē). The moon is fading. '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
meteorite 34 陨石 [隕-] yǔnshí (fall from the sky-stone) meteorite: 一块/颗~ a piece of a meteorite/ a meteorite '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Earthquake belt, seismic zone 41 地震带 [--帶] dìzhèndài (Earthquake-belt) Earthquake belt, seismic zone: 太平洋~ the Pacific Earthquake belt || 火山~ volcanic seismic zone '023 Astronomical objects 天体 (tiāntǐ)
Earth’s mantle 45 地幔 [-] dìmàn (Earth-mantle) Earth’s mantle '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
mainland, continent 1 大陆 [-陸] dàlù (large-land) mainland, continent: 欧洲~ The European continent || 中国~ Chinese mainland || 新 ~ new continent '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
peak, summit 6 高峰 [-] gāofēng (high-peak) peak, summit: 攀登 (pāndēng) ~ climb a summit || 珠穆朗玛峰是世界最~. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
grassland, meadow 17 草地 [-] cǎodì (grass-Earth) grassland, meadow: 青青的~ light green meadows || 一片~ a grassland || 不许踩踏 (cǎità) ~! Keep off the grass! '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
marsh, swamp 19 沼泽 [-澤] zhǎozé (natural pond-marsh) marsh, swamp: 一片~ a marsh || ~地区 a marsh region || 大~ a large marsh '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
North America 45 北美洲 [-] běiměizhōu (north-transliteration of America-continent) North America '024 Landforms 地貌 (dìmào)
South America 46 南美洲 [-] nánměizhōu (south-transliteration of America-continent) South America '025 Meteorology 气象 (qìxiàng)
monsoon 19 梅雨 [-] méiyǔ (plum-rain) monsoon: ~季节 monsoon season '025 Meteorology 气象 (qìxiàng)
morning and evening tide 32 潮汐 [-] cháoxī (morning tide-night tide) morning and evening tide: ~力 force of the tide '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
moonlight 12 月光 [-] yuèguāng (moon-light) moonlight: 银色的~ silver moonlight || ~下 under the moonlight '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
warm air 34 暖气 [-氣] nuǎnqì (warm-air) warm air: 装 (zhuāng) ~ install heating || 有/没有~. There is/isn’t heating. || 室内~ interior heating '026 Natural substances 自然物质 (zìrán wùzhì)
moisture content 41 水分 [-] shuǐfèn (water-element) moisture content: ~充足. The moisture is ample. || ~多 a lot of moisture || 吸收~ absorb in moisture '027 Metals 金属 (jīnshǔ)
aluminum (Al) 10 铝 [鋁] lǚ (aluminum) aluminum (Al): ~膜 (mó) aluminum film || ~锅 (guō) aluminum pan '027 Metals 金属 (jīnshǔ)
non-ferrous metal 11 有色金属 [---屬] yǒusèjīnshǔ (color-metal) non-ferrous metal: ~基地 nonferrous metal base || ~品种Non-ferrous metal varieties '027 Metals 金属 (jīnshǔ)
rare metal 12 稀有金属 [---屬] xīyǒujīnshǔ (rare-metal) rare metal: ~材料rare metal materials || ~矿石rare metal ore || ~开采rare metal mining '028 Energy 能源 (néngyuán)
marsh gas, methane 16 沼气 [-氣] zhǎoqì (marsh-gas) marsh gas, methane: 产生~ produce marsh gas || ~池methane tank, digester || ~发电methane power prodiction '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
wood, timber 2 木材 [-] mùcái (wood-material) wood, timber: 上等~ first class lumber || ~加工 lumber processing '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
marble 5 大理石 [-] dàlǐshí (Dali, Yunnan-stone) marble: 白色~ white marble || ~建筑 (jiànzhù) marble building || 开采~ mining marble '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
cement 9 水泥 [-] shuǐní (hydraulic-mud) cement: ~大桥 cement bridge || 一堆~ a pile of cement '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
ceramic tile 12 瓷砖 [-磚] cízhuān (ceramic-brick) ceramic tile: 贴~ tile fixing || 一块~ a piece of tile '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
diamond 23 钻石 [鑽-] zuànshí (drilling-stone) diamond: 一颗~ a diamond || ~耳环 diamond earrings || 真~ real diamond '029 Building materials 建筑材料 (jiànzhù cáiliào)
pottery and porcelain, ceramics 25 陶瓷 [-] táocí (pottery-ceramic) pottery and porcelain, ceramics: 彩色~ colored ceramics || 日用~ ceramics of everyday use || ~杯 ceramic cup '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
machine 2 机器 [機-] jīqì (machine-appliance) machine: 发明~ invent machine || ~ 生产 manufacture machine || 一台新/旧~ a new/old machine 75 '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
machinery 3 机械 [機-] jīxiè (machine-instrument) machinery: 自动~ automatic machine || 农业~ farm machine || ~设备 (shèbèi) machinery equipment '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
parts (of a machine) 4 零件 [-] língjiàn (part-item) parts (of a machine): 飞机~ airplane parts || 自行车~ bicycle parts || 小~ small parts '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
parts, replacements 5 配件 [-] pèijiàn (fitting-item) parts, replacements: 电脑~ computer parts || 零~ small parts || 汽车~ car parts '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
engine, motor 9 发动机 [發動機] fādòngjī (start-machine) engine, motor: 新型~ new type of engine || 汽车~ car engine '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
steam engine 11 蒸汽机 [--機] zhēngqìjī (steam-vapor-engine) steam engine: 发明~ invent steam engine || 老式~ old-styled steam engine '030 Machine, tool 机器, 用具 (jīqì, yòngjù)
motor 12 马达 [馬達] mǎdá (transliteration of motor) (electric) motor: 启动 ~ start a motor || 微型~ miniature motor '031 Tools for farming, fishing and hunting etc. 其他工具 (qítā gōngjù)
farm tools 2 农具 [農-] nóngjù (farm-tool) farm tools: 铁制 (Tiě zhì) ~ iron tools || 播 种 (Bōzhòng) ~ sewing tools || 新~ new tools '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
meter 1 仪表 [儀錶] yíbiǎo (apparatus-meter) meter: 电子 ~ electric meter || 精 密 (jīngmì) ~ precision meter '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
water meter 2 水表 [-] shuǐbiǎo (water-meter) water meter: 安装 ~ install the water meter || 总 ~ general water meter '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
electricity meter 3 电表 [電-] diànbiǎo (electricity-meter) electricity meter: 万用 ~ multimeter || 计费 ~ billing meter '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
thermometer 4 温度计 [溫-計] wēndùjì (temperature-meter) thermometer: 华氏~ Fahrenheit thermometer || 摄氏~ Celsius thermometer || 一支 ~ a thermometer '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
odometer 5 里程表 [-] lǐchéngbiǎo (mileage-meter) odometer: 汽车~ car odometer '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
compass 6 罗盘 [羅盤] luópán (gong-plate) compass: 发明~ invent the compass || 磁 (cí) 力~ magnetic compass '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
compass 7 指南针 [--針] zhǐnánzhēn (point-south-needle) compass: 航海 ~ sea voyage compass || 新型 ~ new compass '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
microphone 13 话筒 [話-] huàtǒng (phone-tube) microphone: 放下~ put the microphone down || 拿起~ get the microphone '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
blood pressure meter 27 血压计 [-壓計] xuèyājì (blood-pressure-meter) blood pressure meter: 电子 ~ electric blood pressure meter '032 Apparatus, equipment 仪表, 器械 (yíbiǎo, qìxiè)
body temperature monitor 28 体温计 [體溫計] tǐwēnjì (body-temperature-meter) body temperature monitor: 电子~ electric thermometer || 一支 ~ one thermometer '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
大型~ large motor vehicle || 非~ non-motor vehicle || ~车道motor lane 3 机动车 [motor vehicle] jīdòngchē motor vehicle: 大型~ large motor vehicle || 非~ non-motor vehicle || ~车道motor lane '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
minibus 13 小巴 [-] xiǎobā (mini-bus) minibus: 一辆~ a minibus '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
motorcycle 26 摩托 [-] mótuō (transliteration of motor) motorcycle: 骑/坐~ drive motorcycle/ ride motorcycle || 一辆~ one motorcycle || ~车 a motorcycle '033 Means of transportation 交通工具 (jiāotōng gōngjù)
steamship, steamboat 33 轮船 [輪-] lúnchuán (wheel-boat) steamship, steamboat: 坐~ take a steamer || 一艘 (sōu) ~ a steamer || 远洋~ ocean liner '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
biochemical weapon 6 生化武器 [-] shēnghuàwǔqì (biochemical-weapon) biochemical weapon: 研制 (yánzhì) ~ develop biochemical weapon || 反 ~ counter biochemical weapon '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
machine gun 15 机关枪 [機關槍] jīguānqiāng (trigger-gun) machine gun: 轻 ~ light machine gun || 重 ~ heavy machine gun '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
ammo 18 弹药 [彈藥] dànyào (bullet-gunpowder) ammo: 装~ loaded ammo || 补 充 ~ supplementary ammo || 一批~ a number of ammo '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
explosive (material) 20 炸药 [-藥] zhàyào (explosive-gunpowder) explosive (material): 两包~ two packs of explosives || 装~ load explosive || 新式~ new explosive '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
landmines 29 地雷 [-] dìléi (land-mine) landmines: 一颗~ one landmine || 埋 (mái) ~ buried landmine || 挖 (wā) ~ dig landmine '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
atomic bomb 33 原子弹 [--彈] yuánzǐdàn (atomic-bomb) atomic bomb: 一颗~ one atomic bomb || 投 (tóu) ~ cast atomic bomb || 制造 ~ manufacturing atomic bomb '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
armored car 37 装甲车 [裝-車] zhuāngjiǎchē (armored-car) armored car: 一辆~ one armored car '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
bomber 40 轰炸机 [轟-機] hōngzhàjī (bomb-plane) bomber: 一架 ~ one bomber || 轻型 ~ light bomber '034 Weaponry 武器 (wǔqì)
submarine 47 潜艇 [潛-] qiántǐng (hidden-barge) submarine: 核~ nuclear-powered submarine '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
a building with two or more stories 8 楼房 [樓-] lóufáng (building-house) a building with two or more stories: 一幢~ one building with two or more stories || 小~ a small two story building || 新 ~ a new building with two or more floors '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
apartment 10 公寓 [-] gōngyù (public-residence) apartment: 一套~ one apartment || 住~ live in an apartment || 出租 ~ rent out an apartment '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
a building with two or more stories, floor 31 楼 [樓] lóu (building) a building with two or more stories, floor: 上/下~ go up/downstairs || 六~ sixth floor '035 Architecture 建筑 (jiànzhù)
hostel, living quarters, dormitory 33 宿舍 [-] sùshè (lodge-house) hostel, living quarters, dormitory: 集体 ~ dormitory || 学生~ students’ hostel (or dormitory) || 职工~ living quarters for staff and workers '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
communication hall 8 传达室 [傳達-] chuándáshì (pass-arrive/-room) communication hall: 一 间~ a communication room || 学校 ~ school communication room '036 Parts of architecture 建筑组成 (jiànzhù zǔchéng)
basement 14 地下室 [-] dìxiàshì (ground-under/-room) basement: 一间~ a basement || 潮湿 (cháoshī) 的~ wet basement '038 Garden, palace 园林, 宫殿 (yuánlín, gōngdiàn)
memorial arch 4 牌坊 [-] páifāng (board-arch) memorial arch: 石头/木~ Stone arch/ wood arch || 立(贞节)～ build a memorial arch putting up to one’s chastity || 一座~ a memorial arch '038 Garden, palace 园林, 宫殿 (yuánlín, gōngdiàn)
monument 5 碑 [-] bēi (tablet) monument: 一块 ~ Amonument || 路~ road monument || 纪念 (jìniàn) ~ memorial monument '038 Garden, palace 园林, 宫殿 (yuánlín, gōngdiàn)
imperial palace 12 皇宫 [-宮] huánggōng (royal-palace) imperial palace: 新~ new imperial palace '038 Garden, palace 园林, 宫殿 (yuánlín, gōngdiàn)
marble pillar (ornamental column in front of places, tombs) 19 华表 [華-] huábiǎo (flower-mark) marble pillar (ornamental column in front of places, tombs): 北京天安门城楼有两对~, 城内一对, 城外一对. There are two pairs of huabiao at Tiananmen Square, with one pair located inside the gate, and one pair outside. '038 Garden, palace 园林, 宫殿 (yuánlín, gōngdiàn)
Tiananmen Square 23 天安门广场 [--門廣場] tiān’ānmén guǎngchǎng (heaven-peace-gate-square) Tiananmen Square: 数万群众在北京~观看国庆升旗仪式 (yíshì). Tens of thousands of people watched the National Day flag-raising ceremony at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. '038 Garden, palace 园林, 宫殿 (yuánlín, gōngdiàn)
manor 25 庄园 [莊園] zhuāngyuán (village-plantation) manor: 一座~ a manor || 大/小~ large／small manor '039 Sacred architecture 祭祀建筑 (jìsì jiànzhù)
Matsu Temple 8 妈祖庙 [媽-廟] māzǔmiào (Matsu-temple) Matsu Temple: 福建 省 (fújiàn shěng) 有很多~. There are many Matsu Temples in Fujian Province. 95 '040 Furniture, home appliance
vacuum cleaner 21 吸尘器 [-塵-] xīchénqì (inhale-dust-appliance) vacuum cleaner: 一台~ a vacuum '040 Furniture, home appliance
一 台a microwave 25 微波炉 [--爐] wēibōlú (micro-wave-oven) microwave microwave: 一 台a microwave '040 Furniture, home appliance
washing machine 28 洗衣机 [--機] xǐyījī (wash-clothes-machine) washing machine: 一台 ~ a washing machine || 全自动~ automatic washing machine '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
mailbox 21 信箱 [-] xìnxiāng (mail-box) mailbox: 空~ empty mailbox || 打开~ open mailbox '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
mirror 32 镜子 [鏡-] jìngzi (mirror-suffix) mirror: 一面~ a mirror || 照~ look into the mirror '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
alarm clock 49 闹钟 [鬧鐘] nàozhōng (alarm-clock) alarm clock: 上~ set an alarm clock '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
camera 51 相机 [-機] xiàngjī (photo-machine) camera: 一架/台~ a camera || 数码 ~ digital camera || 全自动~ automatic camera '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
umbrella 55 伞 [傘] sǎn (umbrella) umbrella: 一把~ an umbrella || 雨~ umbrella || 遮 阳~ beach umbrella '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
match 60 火柴 [-] huǒchái (fire-firewood) match: 一根/盒 ~ a match/a box of match || 划~ strike a match '041 Daily necessities 日用品 (rìyòngpǐn)
ornament, decoration 62 装饰 [裝飾] zhuāngshì (dress up-decorate) ornament, decoration: ~材 料finishing material || 汽车~ automobile decoration '042 Clothes 服装 (fúzhuāng)
glove, mitten 32 手套 [-] shǒutào (hand-cover) glove, mitten: 戴~ wear || 一副~ a pair of gloves '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
instrument 1 乐器 [樂-] yuèqì (music-vessel/instrument) instrument: 弹奏 (tánzòu) ~ play instrument低音~ bass instrument || 打击~ percussion instrument '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
a general name for certain musical instrument 2 琴 [-] qín (zither) a general name for certain musical instrument: 弹~ play lyre || 拉~ play lyre || 练~ practice lyre '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
guqin, a seven-stringed plucked instrument in some ways similar to the zither 9 古琴 [-] gǔqín (ancient-zither) guqin, a seven-stringed plucked instrument in some ways similar to the zither: 弹~ play guqin '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
any brass-wind instrument 10 号 [號] hào (horn) any brass-wind instrument: 小~ trumpet || 军~ bugle '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
erhu (a two-stringed bowed instrument with a lower register) 14 二胡 [-] èrhú (2 (strings) -foreign (zither)) erhu (a two-stringed bowed instrument with a lower register): 拉~ paly erhu || 一把/个~ a erhu '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
video camera 16 摄像机 [--機] shèxiàngjī (take in-picture-machine) video camera: 一 台~ a video camera '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
camera 17 照相机 [--機] zhàoxiàngjī (shoot-image-machine) camera: 数码~ digital camera || 两部/架/个~ two cameras || 水下~ underwater camera '043 Cultural and artistic supplies 文艺用品 (wényì yòngpǐn)
microphone 19 麦克风 [麥-風] màikèfēng (transliteration) microphone: 无线~ wireless microphone '044 Sports, games 体育 (tǐyù)
rugby, American football 6 橄榄球 [-欖-] gǎnlǎnqiú (olive-ball) rugby, American football: 打 ~ play American football || 美式~ American football '044 Sports, games 体育 (tǐyù)
badminton 9 羽毛球 [-] yǔmáoqiú (feather-ball) badminton: 打~ play badminton '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
compact disk 5 光盘 [-盤] guāngpán (optical-disk) compact disk: 一张~ a CD || 制作~ make a CD '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
copier, copy machine 10 复印机 [複-機] fùyìnjī (copy-machine) copier, copy machine: 电子~ electronic copier || 高速~ high speed copier || 静电xerox copier '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
testimonial, proof 24 证明 [證-] zhèngmíng (prove-true) testimonial, proof: 工作~ testimonial of work || 存款 (cúnkuǎn) ~ proof of deposit '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
permanent resident card (Green Card) 28 绿卡 [綠-] lǜkǎ (green-card) permanent resident card (Green Card): 美 国~ American permanent resident card || 获得~ get a Green Card '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
menu 52 菜单 [-單] càidān (dish-list) menu: 照着~点菜order dishes according from the menu || 一张~ a menu '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
drawing pin, thumbtack 59 图钉 [圖釘] túdīng (book-nail) drawing pin, thumbtack: 大/小~ large/ small thumbtack '045 Office supplies 办公用品 (bàngōng yòngpǐn)
compasses 63 圆规 [圓規] yuánguī (circle-compass) compasses: 一个~ a pair of compasses '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
meal 8 饭 [飯] fàn (food) meal: 一顿~ a meal || 早/午/晚~ breakfast/lunch/dinner '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
menu 23 菜单 [-單] càidān (dish-list) menu: 一份~ a menu '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
meat 26 肉 ròu (meat of animals) meat: 鸡~ chicken || 牛~ beef || 猪 (zhū) ~ pork || 羊~ lamb || 鱼~ fish || 一块~ a piece/chunk of meat '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
roast meat, barbecue 28 烤肉 kǎoròu (roast-meat) roast meat, barbecue: ~店 barbecue shop || 做~ make roast meat '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
light refreshments, dim sum 35 点心 [點-] diǎnxīn (bit-regard) light refreshments, dim sum: 吃~ eat refreshments || 做~ make refreshments || 传统~ traditional refreshments '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
吃~ eat refreshments 36 茶 (chá) 点 (tea-refreshment) refreshments: 吃~ eat refreshments '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
set meal 39 套餐 tàocān (set-meal) set meal: 经济 (jīngjì) ~ a value meal '046 Food 饮食 (yǐnshí)
mineral water 52 矿泉水 [礦--] kuàngquánshuǐ (mine-spring-water) mineral water: 一 瓶~ a bottle of mineral water || 喝~ drink mineral water '047 Medicine 药品 (yàopǐn)
ointment 17 药膏 [藥-] yàogāo (medicine-ointment) ointment: 涂~ rub the ointment '047 Medicine 药品 (yàopǐn)
vitamin 22 维生素 [維--] wéishēngsù (transliteration, also maintain-life-element) vitamin: 含~ contain vitamin || 多种~ multiple vitamins || 缺~ vitamin deficiency '047 Medicine 药品 (yàopǐn)
calcium tablet 23 钙片 [鈣-] gàipiàn (calcium-tablet) calcium tablet: 一块 ~ a piece of calcium tablet || 儿童~ children calcium tablet '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
ice, popular name for methamphetamine hydrochloride, a deadly addictive stimulant drug 5 冰毒 [-] bīngdú (ice-drug) ice, popular name for methamphetamine hydrochloride, a deadly addictive stimulant drug: 制造~ make methamphetamine hydrochloride || 吸~ take methamphetamine hydrochloride || 贩卖~ sale methamphetamine hydrochloride '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
marijuana 6 大麻 [-] dàmá (big-hemp) marijuana: 抽~ smoke marijuana || ~叶 marijuana leaf '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
cooking oil that has been used and discarded. In China, sometimes illegally recovered from gutter and sewers, repossessed and sold back to restaurants. 7 地沟油 [-溝-] dìgōuyóu (ditch-oil) cooking oil that has been used and discarded. In China, sometimes illegally recovered from gutter and sewers, repossessed and sold back to restaurants.: 治理~ govern drainage oil '048 Toxic substances 有毒物品 (yǒudú wùpǐn)
lean meat powder 8 瘦肉精 [-] shòuròujīng (lean-meat-powder) lean meat powder: 使用~ use lean meat powder '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
affair, matter, thing 1 事情 [-] shìqíng (thing-affair) affair, matter, thing: ~真相 the truth of the matter '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
affair, matter, thing 2 事 [-] shì (thing, matter) affair, matter, thing: 一件~ a thing || 好/坏~ good/bad thing '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
environment 7 环境 [環-] huánjìng (surrounding-circumstance) environment: 保护~ protect environment || 自然~ natural environment || 家庭~ home environment '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
present situation, existing circumstances 14 现状 [現狀] xiànzhuàng (current-situation) present situation, existing circumstances: 安于 ~ be content with things as they are || 改变~ change the present status || 对~不满 be dissatisfied with one’s present condition '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
phenomena 15 现象 [現-] xiànxiàng (appearing-phenomenon) phenomena: 自然/社 会~ natural/social phenomenon || 表面~ appearance || 普遍 (pǔbiàn) ~ common phenomena '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
mainstream, essential or main aspect, main trend 18 主流 [-] zhǔliú (main-stream) mainstream, essential or main aspect, main trend: 当代世界的~ the main trend in the world today || ~媒体 (méitǐ) mainstream media '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
situation, circumstances 19 情况 [-況] qíngkuàng (affair-condition) situation, circumstances: 实际~ the actual situation || 紧急~ emergency || 说明自己的~ state one’s case '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
circumstances, situation, state of affairs 21 情形 [-] qíngxíng (affair-circumstance) circumstances, situation, state of affairs: 照现在的~看as the case stands || 在那样的~下in such case '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
irrigation ditch, medium of communication, channel 58 渠道 [-] qúdào (channel-road) irrigation ditch, medium of communication, channel: 加州的~可以把水引进沙漠. California canals can take water to the desert. || 通过各种~ through various channels || 外交 ~ diplomatic channels '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
气温的~ variations of temperature || 发生很大~ the great changes have taken place || 市 场在不断~. The market is in a constant state of flux. 68 变化 [變-] biànhuà (change-convert) 049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
convention, common practice, routine 69 常规 [-規] chángguī (normal-regulation) convention, common practice, routine: 按照~办事follow the routine || 打破~ break with convention || ~武 器conventional weapon '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
function (of a machine, etc.), performance 76 性能 [-] xìngnéng (attribute-function) function (of a machine, etc.), performance: 日本车大部分~很好most Japanese cars perform well. || ~稳定 (wěndìng) stable performance || 良好的~ good performance '049 Thing, course 事情, 过程 (shìqíng, guòchéng)
consequence, aftermath 81 后果 [後-] hòuguǒ (later-result) consequence, aftermath: 严重的~ serious consequences || 不良~ bad consequences || ~不堪设想. The consequences would be too ghastly to contemplate. '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
method 5 方法 [-] fāngfǎ (way-rule) method: 思想~ the way of thinking || 简单 的~ simple method || 工作~ the way of working '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
method 9 措施 [-] cuòshī (carry out-measure) method: 有效 (yǒuxiào) ~ an effective method || 主要~ primary method || 采取~ use a method '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
meaning, implication 25 含义 [-義] hányì (implied-meaning) meaning, implication: 基本~ essential meaning || 深刻的~ deep meaning || 特殊~ special meaning '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
meaning, idea, intention 26 意思 [-] yìsī (intention-thought) meaning, idea, intention: 表达~ express one’s intention || 本来的~ original meaning || 大概~ overall meaning '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
meaning, sense, significance 27 意义 [-義] yìyì (meaning-objective) meaning, sense, significance: 在 某种~上in a sense || 重大历史~ historic significance || 毫无~ there’s no point '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
orderliness, proper arrangement 31 条理 [條-] tiáolǐ (thread-order) orderliness, proper arrangement: 有~ well-organized || 文章~清楚. The article is well-organized. || 他工作很有 ~. He is a methodical worker. '050 Rules, methods 规律, 方法 (guīlǜ, fāngfǎ)
draw up a mental outline, plan 33 构思 [構-] gòusī (construct-thought) draw up a mental outline, plan: 艺 术~ artistic thought || ~巧妙 clever thought || 总体~ overall construct '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
days of (someone’s) life 4 日子 [-] rìzi (day-suffix) days of (someone’s) life: 好~ a good day || 过~ live one’s days '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
私 ~ private life || 夜~ night life || ~方式 life method 5 生活 [-] shēnghuó (live-survive) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
news, information 13 消息 [-] xiāoxī (news-message) news, information: 听到~ hear the news || 好/坏~ good/bad information || 几个~ a few bits of information '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
information 14 信息 [-] xìnxī (information-message) information: 交流, 传递 (chuándì) ~ information exchange, to transmit information || 新~ new information || 基 本~ basic information '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
听到~ hear a rumor || 散 布~ spread rumors 18 传言 [傳-] chuányán (spread-words) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
rumor 19 传闻 [傳聞] chuánwén (spread-hearsay) rumor: 可靠的~ a reliable rumor || 分手的~ rumors of parting || 听到~ hear the rumor '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
rumor 20 风声 [風聲] fēngshēng (wind-sound) rumor: 听到~ get wind of something || ~很紧the situation is tense || 透露 ~ leak information '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
rumor 22 谣言 [謠-] yáoyán (rumor-words) rumor: 相信~ believe a rumor || 制 造~ create rumors || 传播~ spread rumors '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
important news 25 要闻 [-聞] yàowén (important-news) important news: 国际 ~ national news || 经济 ~ economic news '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
谈~ talk about personal experience || 深有~ have an intimate knowledge of || 有了孩子以后, 他~ 到当父母是多么不容易. After having a child, he realized how difficult it is for parents. 27 体会 [體會] tǐhuì (experience-comprehend) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
memory, remember 33 记忆 [記憶] jìyì (memorize-remember) memory, remember: 短时~ temporary memory || 失去~ lose memory || 青春的~ memories of youth '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
impression 34 印象 [-] yìnxiàng (impress-image) impression: 好/坏~ good impression/ bad impression || ~很深 deep impression || 难忘的~ hard to forget impression '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
~不 幸meet with misfortune || 悲惨的~ tragic experience 37 遭遇 [-] zāoyù (unexpectedly-meet) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
easy circumstances 40 顺境 [順-] shùnjìng (smooth-circumstance) easy circumstances: 遇到~ encounter easy circumstances || 身处 ~ be in a place of adversity '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
adverse (or unfavorable) circumstances 41 逆境 [-] nìjìng (adverse-circumstance) adverse (or unfavorable) circumstances: 遇到~ encounter adversity || 处于~ be located in an adverse situation '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
man’s good fortune in love affairs 55 艳福 [艷-] yànfú (beauty-fortunate) man’s good fortune in love affairs: 有~ have good fortune in love affairs || ~不浅 have a lot of good fortune in love affairs || 享~ enjoy good fortune in love affairs '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
calamity, disaster 56 灾 [災] zāi (disastrous fire, disaster) calamity, disaster: 火~ a fire disaster || 水~ a flood '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
calamity, disaster-harm 57 灾害 [災-] zāihài (disaster-harm) calamity, disaster-harm: 躲避~ avoid disasters || 地震~ an earthquake disaster || 水旱~ flood and drought disaster '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
natural and man-made calamities 59 天灾人祸 [-災-禍] tiānzāirénhuò (natural-disaster-man-made-calamity) natural and man-made calamities: 遇到~ encounter disaster || 各种 ~ multiple forms of disaster '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
发生~ for an earthquake to occur || 大/小~ large/small earthquake || ~波 seismic (earthquake) wave 63 地震 [-] dìzhèn (earth-quake) 051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
famine, starvation 66 饥荒 [饑-] jīhuāng (starvation-famine) famine, starvation: 闹~ suffer from famine || 遭~ suffer from famine || 一场~ a famine (area) '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
market crash 71 股灾 [-災] gǔzāi (stock-disaster) market crash: 全球~ a worldwide market crash || 遇上 ~ for a market crash to occur '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
feeling of gratitude or resentment 79 恩怨 [-] ēnyuàn (favor-enmity) feeling of gratitude or resentment: 个人 ~ feel a mix of gratitude and resentment || ~分明 know clearly whom to show gratitude and against whom to feel resentment '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
material benefit 81 实惠 [實-] shíhuì (material-benefit) material benefit: 有, 没有~ have, have no material benefit || 得到~ obtain material benefit || 很多~ lots of material benefits '051 Life, fate 生活, 命运 (shēnghuó, mìngyùn)
estrangement, misunderstanding 90 隔阂 [-閡] géhé (partition-obstructed) estrangement, misunderstanding: 有~ an estrangement || 产生~ for an estrangement to occur || 消除 ~ resolve a misunderstanding '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
treasure bowl – place rich in natural resources, a cornucopia:这个新产 品很受市场欢迎, 成了该公司的~. This new product is very popular on the market and has become the company’s cornucopia. 8 聚宝盆 [-寶-] jùbǎopén (bowl of treasure, place rich in natural resources) treasure bowl – place rich in natural resources, a cornucopia:这个新产 品很受市场欢迎, 成了该公司的~. This new product is very popular on the market and has become the company’s cornucopia. '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
~力量 remaining strength || 封建~思想 remnants of feudal thought 10 残余 [殘餘] cányú (remnant-remain) 052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
remains 11 残渣 [殘-] cánzhā (remnant-residue) remains: 食物~ remaining food || ~剩饭 leftover food '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
muck, dung and dirt 12 粪土 [糞-] fèntǔ (dung-dirt) muck, dung and dirt: 视金钱如~ consider money as beneath contempt, thoroughly disdain money '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
drum-beating announcing signaling the adjournment of the court 20 退堂鼓 [-] tuìtánggǔ (retreat-court-drum) drum-beating announcing signaling the adjournment of the court: 遇到困难就打~ retreat in the face of hardship. '052 Essence, rubbish 精华, 糟粕 (jīnghuá, zāopò)
摆脱~ cast off one’s ties || 思 想~ bind one’s thoughts || 导演不应该~演员的演出. A director should not bind up an actor’s performance. 22 束缚 [-縛] shùfù (tie-bind) 053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
embodiment 8 化身 [-] huàshēn (change-body) embodiment: 正义的~ the embodiment of justice || 蛇的~ the embodiment of snakes '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
mind-set 15 心态 [-態] xīntài (mind-state) mind-set: ~好good mentality || 不安的~ a state of anxiety '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
dynamic state 16 动态 [動態] dòngtài (dynamic-state) dynamic state: 工作~ trend of work || ~分析dynamic analysis || 发展~ development trend '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
format 20 格式 [-] géshì (form-style) format: 文件~ file formats || 固定~ fixed formats || 按~填表fill the form according to the format '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
mode, method 21 模式 [-] móshì (mold-style) mode, method: 固定 ~ fixed mode || 一 套/种~ a set of mode || 消费~ consumption model '053 Image, scene 情景 (qíngjǐng)
panoramic view 29 全景 [-] quánjǐng (full-scene) panoramic view: 公园~ park prospects || 城市 ~ city prospects '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
negative, feminine 8 阴性 [陰-] yīnxìng (negative-nature) negative, feminine: 血液 (xuèyè) 检查结果都是~, 没什么可担心的. The blood test was negative, so there is nothing to worry about. '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
dominance 10 显性 [顯-] xiǎnxìng (apparent-nature) dominance: ~基因 dominant gene || ~表现 dominant expression || ~遗传 (yíchuán) dominant inheritance '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
emotional, perception 16 感性 [-] gǎnxìng (sense-nature) emotional, perception: ~经验 emotional experience || ~认识 know one’s emotions '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
general character, common nature 18 共性 [-] góngxìng (common-property) general character, common nature: 有~ have commonality || 语言的 ~ common nature of languages '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
symmetry 21 对称性 [對稱-] duìchènxìng (symmetric-property) symmetry: ~原理 symmetric principle '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
normal human feelings 29 人性 [-] rénxìng (human-nature) normal human feelings: ~很复杂. Human nature is complicated. || 灭绝 ~的暴行 inhuman atrocities || 不通~ unfeeling and unreasonable '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
high and low, from top to bottom 41 上下 [-] shàngxià (up-down) high and low, from top to bottom: ~级 levels from high to low || ~关系relationship between high level and low level '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
difference in temperature 44 温差 [溫-] wēnchā (temperature-difference) difference in temperature: ~大 large difference in temperature '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
shortcoming, weakness 54 短处 [-處] duǎnchu (short-place) shortcoming, weakness: 避 (bì) 开~ avoid one’s shortcomings || 有 ~ have shortcomings || 很多~ many shortcomings '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
shortcoming, defect 56 缺点 [-點] quēdiǎn (imperfect-point) shortcoming, defect: 有/没有~ there is/isn’t a shortcoming || ~多/ 少 many/few shortcomings || 克服~ overcome a shortcoming '054 Properties 性质 (xìngzhì)
common failing 59 通病 [-] tōngbìng (common-fault) common failing: 成了~ be a common failing '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
scope, sphere, range dimension 1 范围 [範圍] fànwéi (confine-perimeter) scope, sphere, range dimension: 在一定的~ 之内 within a certain scope || 活动~ scope of activities || 世 界 ~ worldwide '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
circle, community 5 圈子 [-] quānzi (circle-suffix) circle, community: 生活life circle. || 华 人~ chinese people circle || 朋友~ a circle of friends '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
commercial circles 9 商海 [-] shānghǎi (business-sea) commercial circles: 进入~ enter commercial circles || ~沉浮 (chénfú) ups and downs in commercial circles '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
up and down, from top to bottom 17 上下 [-] shàngxià (up-down) up and down, from top to bottom: 全 国~ the whole nation from the leadership to the masses || 公司~ the whole company '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
official, of or by the government 33 官方 [-] guānfāng (government-side) official, of or by the government: ~数字official figures || ~评论official comments || ~代表 official representative '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
folk, nongovernmental 34 民间 [-間] mínjiān (people-among) folk, nongovernmental: ~音乐 folk music || ~ 歌手folk singer || ~团体civil society '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
三大~ three systems || 公交~ public transportation systems || ~分析system analysis 37 系统 [-統] xìtǒng (relation-system) 055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
early morning shift 64 早班 [-] zǎobān (morning-shift) early morning shift: 上~ be on the early morning shift '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
essential factor, element 70 要素 [-] yàosù (essential-factor) essential factor, element: 两个~ two elements || 基本~ basic element || 生产 ~ essential production factors '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
factor, element 71 因素 [-] yīnsù (reason-factor) factor, element: 客观~ objective factor || 重要~ important factor || 多种 ~ a variety of factors '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
element 72 元素 [-] yuánsù (primary-element) element: 多种~ a variety of elements || 中国~ chinese elements '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
basic, fundamental 79 基本 [-] jīběn (fundamental-root) basic, fundamental: ~情况basic situation || ~规律the basic law || ~原则 the basic principle '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
~问题/时刻the key issue/ the crucial moment || 成功的~ the key to success || 事情的~ the key to things 81 关键 [關鍵] guānjiàn (key-bolt) 055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
strategic pass, juncture, key moment 82 关口 [關-] guānkǒu (pass-mouth) strategic pass, juncture, key moment: 重要~ important pass || 病人现在处于生命危险的~. The patient is at a dangerous juncture. '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
key moment, juncture 83 关头 [關頭] guāntóu (key-suffix) key moment, juncture: 在紧要~ at a critical moment || 生死~ juncture when one’s life is at stake, critical juncture '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
right moment 90 时机 [時機] shíjī (right moment-opportunity) right moment: 好~ good time || 抓住~ embrace a good chance || ~成熟 (chéngshú) 了. The time is ripe. '055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
起~作 用play a dominant role 96 主导 [-導] zhǔdǎo (lead-guide) 055 Categories, factors 范畴, 因素 (fànchóu, yīnsù)
subject, main body 97 主体 [-體] zhǔtǐ (main-body) subject, main body: 市场~ market players || 以学生为~的教学student-centered teaching '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
specifications, requirement 6 规格 [規-] guīgé (regulation-specification) specifications, requirement: 统一 (tǒngyī) ~ overall requirements || 多种 ~ multiple requirements || 产品~ product specifications '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
demarcation line 13 界限 [-] jièxiàn (boundary-limit) demarcation line: 划分~ lay out a demarcation line || 打破~ remove the dividing line '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
upper limit 19 上限 [-] shàngxiàn (upper-limit) upper limit: 年龄~ age limit || 接近~ be approaching the upper limit '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
lower limit 20 下限 [-] xiàxiàn (lower-limit) lower limit: 速度~ the lowest speed || 接 近 ~ be approaching the lower limit '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
limits of authority 22 权限 [權-] quánxiàn (power-limit) limits of authority: 管理~ the limit of management authority || ~下放 relinquish authority '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
extreme, extremity 23 极端 [極-] jíduān (extreme-end) extreme, extremity: 走~ walk to an extreme || 两个~ two extremes || 另一个~ the other extreme '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
apex, peak, summit 25 顶点 [頂點] dǐngdiǎn (top-point) apex, peak, summit: 达到~ reach the summit || 高兴到~ the peak of happiness '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
measurement, dimensions 26 尺寸 [-] chǐcùn (foot-inch) measurement, dimensions: 量~ measurement || 大小~ measurement size || 衣服~ clothing measurement '056 Standards 标准 (biāozhǔn)
proper limits for speech, action 29 分寸 [-] fēncùn (inch-1/10 inch) proper limits for speech, action: 没有~ no limits of speech || ~感 sense of discretion (relating to speech) || 注意~ pay attention to proper limits of speech '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
temperament 4 气质 [氣質] qìzhì (temperament-disposition) temperament: 浪漫 (làngmàn) ~ romantic temperament || 东方 ~ oriental temperament || 有 ~ have a temperament '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
old-fashioned, maturity 10 老气 [-氣] lǎoqì (old-spirit) old-fashioned, maturity: ~横秋 (héngqiū) lacking in youthful vigor || 显得 ~ appear old-fashioned '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
manly 12 男子气 [--氣] nánziqì (man – like) manly: 充满~ full of manliness || 他 换了新发型, 更显~. He changed up his hairstyle, which made him look more manly. '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
feminine 13 女人味 [-] nǚrénwèi (woman – like) feminine: 有~ have femininity || ~十足 be completely feminine '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
bust-waist-hip measurement 20 三围 [-圍] sānwéi (three-perimeter) bust-waist-hip measurement: 标准~ standard measurements || ~尺寸size of bust-waist-hip '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
table manners 22 吃相 [-] chīxiàng (eat-looking) table manners: ~难看bad manners '057 Appearance 仪表 (yíbiǎo)
脸部的~ facial expression || 丰 富的/毫无~ with great expression/ have an impassive face || ~自然wear a natural expression 27 表情 [-] biǎoqíng (expression-feeling) 脸部的~ facial expression || 丰 富的/毫无~ with great expression/ have an impassive face || ~自然wear a natural expression '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
mental capacity 6 脑力 [腦-] nǎolì (brain-capacity) mental capacity: ~工作 mentally demanding job || ~活动mentally demanding activity || ~劳动 mentally demanding labor '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
manual labor 7 人力 [-] rénlì (man-power) manual labor: 大量的~ big manual labor || 浪费 (làngfèi) ~ waste manual labor || ~不足insufficient manual labor '058 Strength 力量 (lìliàng)
motivation/propulsion 31 动力 [動-] dònglì (motivate-strength) motivation/propulsion: 强大的 ~ powerful motivation || 重要的~ important motivation || 学习~ learning motivation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
great man 9 伟人 [偉-] wěirén (great-man) great man: 一代~ a great man of one generation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
important person, big shot 10 大人物 [-] dàrénwù (big-figure) important person, big shot: 当~ be a great man || 成为~ become a big shot '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
unimportant person, nonentity 11 小人物 [-] xiǎorénwù (trivial-figure) unimportant person, nonentity: 微 不足道的~ person of no consequence, nobody '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
nobleman 13 贵族 [貴-] guìzú (noble-clan) nobleman: 封建~ feudal nobles || 出身 于~ be born into the aristocracy || 精神~ intellectual elite '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
a man of moral character, gentleman 18 君子 [-] jūnzi (noble-man) a man of moral character, gentleman: 伪 (wěi) ~ hypocrite || 正人~ a man of moral integrity '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
senior statesman, founding member 20 元老 [-] yuánlǎo (pioneer-veteran) senior statesman, founding member: 公司~ founding member of a company || 学校~ senior statesman of a college or school '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
gold digger, materialistic woman 28 拜金女 [-] bàijīnnǚ (worship-gold-girl) gold digger, materialistic woman: ~看重金钱而不是看重爱情. Materialistic women value money more than love. '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
搞~ engage in scientific research || ~工作the work of scientific research || ~成果the achievement of scientific research 38 科研 [-] kēyán (scientific-research) 059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
plate, sign, brand, trademark 43 牌 [-] pái (sign, board) plate, sign, brand, trademark: 名~ famous brand || 正~ authentic product || 福特~汽车Ford car '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
plate, sign, brand, trademark 44 牌子 [-] páizi (sign-suffix) plate, sign, brand, trademark: 车~ number plate || 老/新~ old/new brand name || 砸 (zá) ~ ruin the reputation of a product or company '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
morality 49 道德 [-] dàodé (moral-norm) morality: 传统~ traditional morality || ~败 坏 (bàihuài) moral degradation '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
temper 60 脾气 [-氣] píqì (spleen-energy) temper: ~好/坏 good temper/bad temper || 发~ lose temper '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
trademark 63 商标 [-標] shāngbiāo (merchandise-mark) trademark: 名牌~ a wellknown brand || 注册~ registered trademark '059 Titles, honor, talent 称号, 荣誉, 才能 (chēnghào, róngyù, cáinéng)
accomplishment, selfcultivation 69 修养 [-養] xiūyǎng (temper-cultivate) accomplishment, selfcultivation: 提高/加强~ elevate/enhance the mind || 有艺术 ~ be artistically accomplished '060 Thought 思想 (sīxiǎng)
thoughts, mind 1 思想 [-] sīxiǎng (think-consider) thoughts, mind: 文化~ cultural thoughts || ~深刻 (shēnkè) deep thought || 解放~ emancipate the mind '060 Thought 思想 (sīxiǎng)
brain, mind 3 头脑 [頭腦] tóunǎo (head-brain) brain, mind: ~清醒 (qīngxǐng) the mind is clear || 有/没有~ has sense to do something/has no sense to do something '060 Thought 思想 (sīxiǎng)
in the mind 9 心里 [-裏] xīnlǐ (heart-inside) in the mind: ~高兴be happy in one’s mind || ~明白be clear in one’s mind || ~难过. One’s heart is filled with pain. '060 Thought 思想 (sīxiǎng)
psychological, mental 10 心理 [-] xīnlǐ (heart-reason) psychological, mental: ~问题psychological problems || ~变化psychological change '061 Feelings 感觉 (gǎnjué)
emotion, feeling 9 情感 [-] qínggǎn (feeling-sense) emotion, feeling: 丰富的~ rich emotion || 真实的~ the true feeling || 克制 (kèzhì) ~ control one’s emotion '061 Feelings 感觉 (gǎnjué)
mood 11 心情 [-] xīnqíng (heart-feeling) mood: 轻松的~ relaxed mood || ~平 静calm mood || ~紧张nervous '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
requirement, demand 6 要求 [-] yāoqiú (request-demand) requirement, demand: 达到~ meet the requirements || 合理~ reasonable requirements || 政治~ political demands '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
demand, needs 8 需求 [-] xūqiú (need-demand) demand, needs: 生活~ life needs || 感情~ emotional needs || 有/没有~ there is demand/there is no demand '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
idea, mind, plan 13 主意 [-] zhǔyì (definite-thought) idea, mind, plan: 打~ think of a plan || 有/没有~ have an idea/have no idea || 改变~ change one’s mind '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
agreement 17 共识 [-識] gòngshí (common-understanding) agreement: 达成~ make an agreement '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
motive, motivation 18 动机 [動機] dòngjī (motivate-intention) motive, motivation: 心理~ psychological motivation || 学习~ learning motivation || ~不同different motives '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
motive, intention 23 用心 [-] yòngxīn (use-heart) motive, intention: ~良苦well-meaning || 政 治~ political intention || 恶毒的~ malicious intention '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
means (of doing sth.) 29 手段 [-] shǒuduàn (hand-means) means (of doing sth.): 非法~ illegal means || 采取~ apply a measure '062 Desires, ideas 愿望, 想法 (yuànwàng, xiǎngfǎ)
下~ make a resolution || 他~学一门新的专业. He decided to learn a new major. || 他们有~打败对手. They are determined to defeat the opponent. 32 决心 [決-] juéxīn (resolute-heart) 063 Religion, beliefs 宗教, 信仰 (zōngjiào, xìnyǎng)
materialism 22 唯物主义 [---義] wéiwùzhǔyì (only-material – ism) materialism: 历史~ historical materialism || 辩证~ dialectical materialism '063 Religion, beliefs 宗教, 信仰 (zōngjiào, xìnyǎng)
Marxism 25 马克思主义 [馬---義] mǎkèsīzhǔyì (Marx – ism) Marxism: 信仰~ believe in Marxism || 研究~ study Marxism || 当代~ contemporary Marxism '063 Religion, beliefs 宗教, 信仰 (zōngjiào, xìnyǎng)
communism 26 共产主义 [-產-義] gòngchǎnzhǔyì (commune – ism) communism: 国际~ international communism || ~事业the cause of communism || ~精 神communist spirit '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
the human world 6 人间 [-間] rénjiān (human-world) the human world: 来到 ~ came into the human world || 离开 ~ left the human world || ~悲剧 (bēijù) human tragedy '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)
group, conglomerate 21 集团 [-團] jítuán (gather-group) group, conglomerate: 领导~ leadership team || 军事~ military group '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
community, group 23 群体 [-體] qúntǐ (group-body) community, group: 弱势 (ruòshì) ~ underprivileged groups || 企业~ groups of enterprises || 人类~ the human community '064 Groups 群体 (qúntǐ)
household, family (often referring to someone else’s family) 33 人家 [-] rénjiā (people-home) household, family (often referring to someone else’s family): 四户~ four families || 普通~ average family || 附近 的~ nearby families '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
basic or primary level 7 基层 [-層] jīcéng (bottom-level) basic or primary level: ~组织 lower level group || ~法院 lower level court || 深入~ go down to the grassroots '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
academic credentials 13 学历 [學歷] xuélì (academic-experience) academic credentials: ~低/高 low-level, high-level academic credentials || 大学 ~ bachelor’s (undergraduate) credential '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
place in school, academic degree 14 学位 [學-] xuéwèi (academic-level) place in school, academic degree: 学士/硕士 (shuòshì) /博士~ undergraduate, masters, doctoral student || 获 得~ obtain (a) credential '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
hometown 18 老家 [-] lǎojiā (native-home) hometown: 离开~ leave one’s hometown || 回~ return to your hometown (place of origin) || ~人 people from your hometown '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
boss, manager 22 老板 [-闆] lǎobǎn (prefix-board) boss, manager: 大~ big boss || 王~ Boss Wang || 店~ the boss of a shop 179 '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
administrator 23 领导 [領導] lǐngdǎo (lead-direct) administrator: 当~ take on a leadership role || 校~ school leaders || 主要~ main leaders '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
member of a legislative body, UK – Member of Parliament, U.S. – Congressman or Congresswoman 27 议员 [議員] yìyuán (congress-member) member of a legislative body, UK – Member of Parliament, U.S. – Congressman or Congresswoman: 国 会~ 国会~ congressman || 市~ city representative || 下议院~ Member of Parliament (MP) (UK politics) '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
ambassador 28 大使 [-] dàshǐ (chief-ambassador) ambassador: 驻 (zhù) 外~ overseas ambassador || 文化~ cultural ambassador || 中国~ Chinese ambassador '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 '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
president (of a company) 30 总裁 [總-] zǒngcái (general-director) president (of a company): 副~ vice president || 担任~ undertake a president || 银行~ bank president '065 Status, position 身份地位 (shēnfèn, dìwèi)
manager 34 经理 [經-] jīnglǐ (manage-administer) manager: 总~ general manager || 副~ vice manager || 当~ be a manager 风俗 [風-] fēngsú (trend-custom) custom: 地方~ regional customs || ~习惯 customs and habits || 春节~ Spring Festival customs '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
ceremony/rite 5 仪式 [儀-] yíshì (ceremony-form) ceremony/rite: 举行~ conduct a ceremony || 婚礼~ wedding ceremony || ~开始 to start a ceremony '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
opening ceremony 6 开幕式 [開--] kāimùshì (opening-curtain-ceremony) opening ceremony: 出席 (chūxí) ~ attend the opening ceremony || 主持~ host an opening ceremony || 举行~ conduct an opening ceremony '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
closing ceremony 7 闭幕式 [閉--] bìmùshì (closing-curtain-ceremony) closing ceremony: 举行~ conduct a closing ceremony || 出席~ attend a closing ceremony || 大 会~ general closing ceremony '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
ceremony 8 典礼 [-禮] diǎnlǐ (solemn-ceremony) ceremony: 毕业~ graduation ceremony || 开学~ start of school ceremony || 结婚~ wedding ceremony '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
seventh evening of the seventh month (lunar calendar) (when the herd boy and the weaving girl are supposed to meet) 17 七夕 [-] qīxī (seventh-evening) seventh evening of the seventh month (lunar calendar) (when the herd boy and the weaving girl are supposed to meet): ~就是中国的情人节. The seventh evening of the seventh month (lunar calendar) is Chinese Valentine’s Day. '066 Customs 风俗 (fēngsú)
Mardi Gras, Carnival 29 狂欢节 [-歡節] kuánghuānjié (wild-celebration-day) Mardi Gras, Carnival '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
commerce, business 8 商业 [-業] shāngyè (commerce-industry) commerce, business: ~ 企业business enterprise || ~部门business department || ~活动commerce activity '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
industry and commerce 18 工商 [-] gōngshāng (industry-commerce) industry and commerce: ~业business industry || ~管理business administration '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
meeting, conference 21 会 [會] huì (assemble, meet, meeting) meeting, conference: 大~ conference || 年~ annual conference || 开~ have a meeting/conference '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
meeting, conference 22 会议 [會議] huìyì (meeting-discussion) meeting, conference: 出席~ attend a meeting || 参加~ participate in meeting || 举行~ hold a meeting '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
summit 24 峰会 [-會] fēnghuì (summit-meeting) summit: 全球~ global summit || 商业~ business summit || 行业 ~ industry summit '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
amusement, entertainment, recreation 25 娱乐 [-樂] yúlè (entertain-amuse) amusement, entertainment, recreation: ~圈entertainment circle || ~活动recreational activities, recreation || ~场 所 place of recreation '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
cultural recreation, entertainment 26 文娱 [-] wényú (cultural-entertainment) cultural recreation, entertainment: ~活动recreational activities ||~节目entertainment, recreational program || ~演出recreational performance '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
singing performance 27 演唱会 [--會] yǎnchànghuì (sing-concert) singing performance: 看~ watching singing performance || 开~ hold singing performance || 三场~ three rounds of singing concerts '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
Olympic games 34 奥展会 [奧運會] àoyùnhuì (Olympic-sports-games) Olympic games: 举办~ hold the Olympic Games || 参加~ participate in Olympic Games || ~冠 军 (guànjūn) Olympic champion '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
evening party, an evening of entertainment 37 晚会 [會] wǎnhuì (evening-party) evening party, an evening of entertainment: 开~ hold a party || 音乐~ an evening of entertainment || 春节联欢 (liánhuān) ~ Spring Festival Gala '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
~操作 manual operation || ~劳动 manual labor || 上 ~课handwork class 40 手工 [-] shǒugōng (hand-work) 067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
movement, motion, action 42 动作 [動-] dòngzuò (move-do) movement, motion, action: 两个~ two actions || 舞蹈(wǔdǎo) ~ dance movements ||~ 缓慢 slow in action '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
movement, move, act, activity 45 举动 [舉動] jǔdòng (action-move) movement, move, act, activity: ~反 常abnormal behavior || 轻率的~ rash act '067 Work, activities 工作, 活动 (gōngzuò, huódòng)
expression, manifestation, behavior, performance 46 表现 [-現] biǎoxiàn (show-appear) expression, manifestation, behavior, performance: ~很好 behave oneself well|| 多种~ many different kinds of performances || 市场~ market performance '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
government 9 政府 [-] zhèngfǔ (administration-court) government: 省/市~ province/ city government || 中国~ Chinese government || 中央/地方~ central/local government '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
Macao 17 澳门 [-門] àomén (bay-gate) Macao: ~地区Macao area '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
village or hamlet 23 村庄 [-莊] cūnzhuāng (village-hamlet) village or hamlet: 十几个~ around ten villages '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
parliament, Congress 27 国会 [國會] guóhuì (nation-assembly) parliament, Congress: 美国~ American Congress || ~选举 congressional elections || 召开~ convene Congress '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
parliament 28 议会 [議會] yìhuì (consult-assembly) parliament: 市~ city council || 国 民~ national parliament || ~政治/民主 political parliament '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
Democratic Party 32 民主党 [--黨] mínzhǔdǎng (democratic-party) Democratic Party: ~政 府Democratic Party government || ~代表Representatives of Democratic Party || ~领袖 (l(presentleader of Democratic Party '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
department 37 部门 [-門] bùmén (section-branch) department: 有关~ relevant departments || 重要~ important departments '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
class monitor 39 班长 [-長] (class-head) class monitor: 当 ~ serve as class leader || 老 ~ senior class leader '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
section, department 40 部 [-] bù (section, department, ministry) section, department: 外交~ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs || 国防 ~ the Ministry of National Defense || 商务 ~ Commerce Department '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
department 41 厅 [廳] tīng (hall, department) department: 交通~ transportation department || 警察 (jǐngchá) ~ police agency || 财政~ General Office of Finance '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
department under a ministry 42 司 [-] sī (command, a level of government) department under a ministry: 教育~ Education Department || 新闻~ Information Department || 亚洲~ Asia Department '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
division, department 44 处 [處] chù (location, division) division, department: 保卫~ Security Department || 人事~ personnel division '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
a division or subdivision of an administrative unit 45 科 [-] kē (sort, section) a division or subdivision of an administrative unit: 行政~ administration department || 财务~ accounting department '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
embassy 49 大使馆 [--館] dàshǐguǎn (ambassador-house) embassy: 驻外~ embassy in foreign country || 各国~ embassies '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
administration 52 行政 [-] xíngzhèng (implement-administration) administration: ~命令 administrative order || ~管理administrative management || ~部门administrative division || ~机关administration organ || ~工作clerical work || ~人员 administration staff '068 Administration 行政 (xíngzhèng)
municipality directly under the central government 55 直辖市 [-轄-] zhíxiáshì (direct-govern-city) municipality directly under the central government: 中国有四个~, 北京、天津、上海和重 庆. There are four municipalities in China, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Chongqing. '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
disciplinary action, punishment 23 处分 [處-] chǔfèn (punish-duty) disciplinary action, punishment: 受~ receive disciplinary action || 严重的~ serious disciplinary action || 给他~ assign him disciplinary action '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
fixed-term imprisonment 25 有期徒刑 [-] yǒuqītúxíng (fixed-term-imprisonment) fixed-term imprisonment: 判处~ assign a fixed imprisonment || ~十年 a ten-year imprisonment '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
life imprisonment 26 无期徒刑 [無---] wúqītúxíng (no-term-imprisonment) life imprisonment: 判~ decide to assign a life in prison '069 Legality 法制 (fǎzhì)
term of imprisonment 27 刑期 [-] xíngqī (penalty-term) term of imprisonment: 最高~ the highest terms of imprisonment || 满~ complete the term of imprisonment '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
assignment, mission 7 任务 [-務] rènwù (responsibility-affair) assignment, mission: 完成~ complete an assignment || 一项/个~ an assignment '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
human right 11 人权 [-權] rénquán (human-right) human right: 侵犯 (qīnfàn) ~ infringe upon human rights || 尊重 ~ respect human rights || ~问题 human rights issue '070 Right, responsibility 权利, 责任 (quánlì, zérèn)
women’s rights 19 女权 [-權] nǚquán (woman-right) women’s rights: ~运动 women’s rights movement || 提高~ raise women’s rights '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
marines, marine corps 19 海军陆战队 [-軍陸戰隊] (navy-land-battle-troop) marines, marine corps: 美国~有很强的战斗力. The United States Marine Corps has very high combat effectiveness. '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
soldiers retired or being discharged from active military service 28 退伍兵 [-] tuìwǔbīng (retired-army-soldier) soldiers retired or being discharged from active military service: 安置~ support retired military members '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
theater command 31 战区 [戰區] (war-zone) theater command: 东部~ Eastern theater command '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
armed forces, army (consisting of two or more divisions) 33 军 [軍] jūn (encircle, army, corps) armed forces, army (consisting of two or more divisions): 红 ~ Red Army || 白~ White Army || 新四~ New Fourth Army || ~队 armed forces '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
regiment, group, organization 36 团 [團] tuán (round, regiment) regiment, group, organization: 野战兵团 ~ field army || 旅游~ tourist group || 芭蕾舞~ ballet troupe || 中国共青~ the Communist Youth League of China '071 Military, war 军事, 战争 (jūnshì, zhànzhēng)
company 38 连 [連] lián (man-drawn carriage, link, company) company: 一个营有 三个~. A battalion has three companies. '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
market economy 3 市场经济 [-場經濟] shìchǎngjīngjì (market-economy) market economy: 发展 ~ market economy expansion || ~体制 market economy system '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
payment 13 支付 [-] zhīfù (pay out-tender) payment: ~方式 payment method || 网 上~ online payment || 手机 ~ phone payment '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
ready money, cash 21 现金 [現-] xiànjīn (cash-money) ready money, cash: 用~支付pay in cash || ~交易cash transactions || 提取~ withdraw cash '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
unit of money 22 元 [圆] yuán (yuan) unit of money: 五~钱 five yuan '072 Economy, currency, price 经济, 货币, 价格 (jīngjì, huòbì, jiàgé)
RMB – Chinese monetary unit 23 人民币 [--幣] rénmínbì (people’s-currency) RMB – Chinese monetary unit: ~贬值RMB devaluation || 发行~ issue RMB '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
government money 3 公款 [-] gōngkuǎn (public-money) government money: ~吃喝 consume using government money || 挪用 (nuóyòng) ~ misuse of government money || ~旅游 go traveling using government money '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
payment for goods 4 货款 [貨-] huòkuǎn (goods-money) payment for goods: 支付~ pay money for buying or selling goods || 收取~ charge money for selling goods || 拖欠~ fall behind to pay money for goods '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
一笔~ a remittance || 收到~ receive the remittance 5 汇款 [匯-] huìkuǎn (remit-money) 073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
money 6 钱 [錢] qián (copper coin, money) money: 一笔~ a sum of money || 付~ pay for it '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
保险~ Insurance Claim || 巨额 (jù’é) ~ large amount of indemnity || 战争~ reparations of war 9 赔款 [賠-] péikuǎn (compensate-money) 073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
money 13 金钱 [-錢] jīnqián (gold-money) money: 花费 ~ spend money || 崇拜 (chóngbài) ~ worship money || ~交易 monetary exchange '073 Tax, business transactions 税, 账目 (shuì, zhàngmù)
the consumption tax 26 消费税 [-費-] xiāofèishuì (consumption-tax) the consumption tax: 交~ pay the consumption tax '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
salary, (monthly) payment 3 工资 [-資] gōngzī (work-money) salary, (monthly) payment: 高/低~ high salary/low salary || 教师~ teacher salary || 拿~ get salary '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
bonus, prize money 6 奖金 [獎-] jiǎngjīn (reward-money) bonus, prize money: 诺贝尔~ Nobel Prize money || 获得/拿到~ receive prize money/a bonus || 一笔~ a bonus '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
commission charges 18 手续费 [-續費] shǒuxùfèi (procedure-charge) commission charges: 收 /交~ receive/pay commission charges || 收取/缴纳 (jireceiv~ receive/pay commission charges '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
treatment 23 待遇 [-] dàiyù (treat-treat) treatment: ~好good treatment || 同等 ~ equal treatment || 不平等的~ unequal treatment '074 Income, expense, cost 收入, 花费 (shōurù, huāfèi)
extra gains/extra money 24 外快 [-] wàikuài (outside-earning) extra gains/extra money: 捞~ make extra gains/money || 赚~ earn extra gains/money || 挣~ earn extra gains/money '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
manufacturer/firm 3 厂商 [廠-] chǎngshāng (factory-businessman) manufacturer/firm: 外 国~ foreign firm/manufacturer || 生产~ manufacturer/producer '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
market 4 市场 [-場] shìchǎng (market-place) market: 国内/国外~ domestic/international market || 有/没有~ there is/is not a market || 图书~ book market '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
supermarket 10 超市 [-] chāoshì (super-market) supermarket: 逛 (guàng) ~ shop at a supermarket '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
pharmacy 22 药店 [藥-] yàodiàn (medicine-store) pharmacy: 开~ open a pharmacy '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
black market 32 黑市 [-] hēishì (black-market) black market: ~ 买卖black market business '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
hypermarket, large warehouse-like self-service retail store 33 大卖场 [-賣場] dàmàichǎng (huge-sell-place) hypermarket, large warehouse-like self-service retail store: 手机~ phone hypermarket || 水果~ fruit hypermarket '075 Factories, stores, shops 工厂, 店铺 (gōngchǎng, diànpù)
night market 36 夜市 [-] yèshì (night-market) night market: 逛~ shop at a night market '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
common sense 5 常识 [-識] chángshí (common-knowledge) common sense: 基本~ basic common sense || 卫生~ common sense of hygiene || 生活~ common sense of life '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
academics 7 学术 [學術] xuéshù (study-skill) academics: ~研究 academic research || ~自由 academic freedom || ~观点 academic viewpoint '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
humanities 10 人文科学 [---學] rénwénkēxué (humanity-science) humanities: ~通 常包括语言、文学、历史、哲学等学科. Humanities usually include languages, literature, history, philosophy and other disciplines. '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
mathematics 14 数学 [數學] shùxué (calculation-subject) mathematics '076 Culture, subjects 文明, 学科 (wénmíng, xuékē)
economics 22 经济学 [經濟學] jīngjìxué (economy-subject) economics: 宏观 (hóngguān) ~ macroeconomics || 微观~ microeconomics || 政治~ political economy '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
elementary/ middle school 9 中小学 [--學] zhōngxiǎoxu (middle-elementary-school) elementary/ middle school: ~教育elementary/middle education '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
elementary school 13 小学 [-學] xiǎoxué (minor-subject) elementary school: 上~ go to elementary school || 读~ study in elementary school || 教~ teach in elementary school '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
community college 22 社区大学 [-區-學] shèqūdàxué (community-college) community college '077 Education 教育 (jiàoyù)
department 24 系 [-] xì (department) department: 历史~ Department of History || 经 济~ Department of Economics '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
grammar 8 语法 [語法] yǔfǎ (language-rule) grammar: 汉语~ chinese grammar || ~结构grammatical structure || ~意义grammatical significance '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
common saying 26 俗语 [-語] súyǔ (folk-language) common saying: 咱们还是一步步来 吧. ~说得好, 贪多嚼不烂. Let’s take things a step at a time. You know what they say. If you run after two hares you will catch neither. '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
mother tongue 29 母语 [-語] mǔyǔ (mother-language) mother tongue: 汉语是他的~. Chinese is his native language. '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
German 33 德语 [-語] déyǔ (Germany-language) German: 说~ speak German || 用~ use German '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
national language, putongha, common speech(of the Chinese language) 43 国语 [國語] guóyǔ (national-language) national language, putongha, common speech(of the Chinese language): ~电影Chinese movie || 说~ speak standard Chinese '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
Mandarin 44 普通话 [--話] pǔtōnghuà (common-speech) Mandarin: 说~ speak Mandarin || 学~ study Mandarin || 北方~ northern Mandarin '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
comma 57 逗号 [逗號] dòuhào (comma-mark) comma '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
semicolon 58 分号 [-號] fēnhào (divide-mark) semicolon '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
question mark 60 问号 [問號] wènhào (question-mark) question mark '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
exclamation point 61 感叹号 [-嘆號] gǎntànhào (exclamation-mark) exclamation point '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
quotation marks 63 引号 [-號] yǐnhào (quote-mark) quotation marks '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
book title marks 66 书名号 [書-號] shūmínghào (book-name-mark) book title marks '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
emphasis marks 67 着重号 [著-號] zhuózhònghào (emphasis-mark) emphasis marks '078 Language 语言 (yǔyán)
symbol 68 符号 [-號] fúhào (symbol-mark) symbol: 标点~ punctuation marks || 数 学~ math symbol || 音乐~ music symbol '079 Literature 文学 (wénxué)
myth 6 神话 [-話] shénhuà (god-story) myth: ~故事 myth || 古代 ~ ancient myth || 希腊 (Xīlà) ~ greek myth '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
editorial department 13 编辑部 [編輯-] biānjíbù (editorial-department) editorial department: 报 纸~ newspaper editorial department '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
收/发~ receive/send an email || 一封~ an email 27 电子邮件 [電-郵-] diànzǐyóujiàn (electronic-mail) 080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
teaching material 34 教材 [-] jiàocái (teaching-material) teaching material: 一套~ a set of teaching materials '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
comment 45 评论 [評論] pínglùn (evaluate-comment) comment: 一篇~ a comment || 写~ write a comment || 国际~ international comment '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
manual 48 说明书 [説-書] shuōmíngshū (explain-booklet) manual: 使用~ operating manual || 一份~ a manual '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
agreement 50 协议书 [協議書] xiéyìshū (agreement-paper) agreement: 签订 (qiāndìng) ~ sign the agreement '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
announcement 52 公告 [-] gōnggào (public-announce) announcement: 发布~ post an announcement || 大会~ conference announcement '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
advertisement 56 广告 [廣-] guǎnggào (wide-statement) advertisement: 电视~ TV commercial || 做~ advertise '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
statement, way of saying 58 说法 [説-] shuōfǎ (saying-way) statement, way of saying: 不同的~ different statements || 种种~ all kinds of sayings '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
information, data, material 59 资料 [資-] zīliào (information-material) information, data, material: 查~ look up information || 积累 (jīlěi) /搜集 (sōují) ~ collect information, data, material '080 Media, articles 媒体, 文章 (méitǐ, wénzhāng)
document, file 60 文件 [-] wénjiàn (script-item) document, file: 一份~ a document, file || 看~ read a document, file '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 '081 Shapes, forms, versions 图形, 体例 (túxíng, tǐlì)
menu, index 36 目录 [-錄] mùlù (item-order) menu, index: 图书~ book menu || 论文~ thesis index || 编~ compile a menu/index '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
composition, music piece 12 乐曲 [樂-] yuèqǔ (music-music of song) composition, music piece: 演 奏~ perform a music piece '082 Song, dance 歌舞 (gēwǔ)
rumba 37 伦巴 [倫-] lúnbā (transliteration) rumba: 跳 ~ dance a rumba '083 Movie, theater 戏剧 (xìjù)
montage 13 蒙太奇 [-] méngtàiqí (transliteration) montage: 电影~ film montage || ~ 技术montage technology '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
animation 11 动画 [動畫] dònghuà (motion-picture) animation: ~电影 animated film || ~片animation Note: It is called “动漫” in Taiwan. '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
comics 12 漫画 [-畫] mànhuà (unrestrained-drawing) comics: 一幅~ a comic || 画~ create comics '084 Fine arts 美术 (měishù)
mural 16 壁画 [-畫] bìhuà (wall-painting) mural: 古代~ ancient mural || 巨幅~ large-sized mural || 石窟~ rock cave mural '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
competition 2 大赛 [-賽] dàsài (major-competition) competition: 体育~ sports competition || 本次~ this competition '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
preliminary 3 初赛 [-賽] chūsài (preliminary-competition) preliminary: 进入~ enter a preliminary '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
championship 9 锦标赛 [錦標賽] jǐnbiāosài (brocade-award-competition) championship: 乒乓球 ~ ping pong championship || 世界~ world championship '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
martial arts 13 武术 [-術] wǔshù (martial-art) martial arts: 表演~ perform martial arts || 练~ practice martial arts || 中国~ Chinese martial arts '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
gymnastics 14 体操 [體-] tǐcāo (physical-exercise) gymnastics: 做~ do gymnastics || 自由~ floor exercises '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
swimming 22 游泳 [-] yóuyǒng (swim-swim) swimming: 会~ can swim '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
free combat 26 散打 [-] sǎndǎ (fee-combat) free combat: '085 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
gymnasium 33 体育馆 [體-館] tǐyùguǎn (sport-house) gymnasium: 进入~ enter a gymnasium '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)
pneumonia 7 肺炎 [-] fèiyán (lung-inflammation) pneumonia: 急性 ~ acute pneumonia || 得了~ get pneumonia || 患~ suffer from pneumonia '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
psychosis, mental illness 8 精神病 [-] jīngshénbìng (mental-illness) psychosis, mental illness: 这个 人有点儿~. This person is not quite right in his head. '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 14 艾滋病 [-] àizībìng (transliteration, lit. love-overflow-illness) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): ~患者AIDS patients || 得了 ~ got AIDS '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
sexually transmitted disease (STDS) 15 性病 [-] xìngbìng (sex-illness) sexually transmitted disease (STDS): 防 止~ prevent STDS || 得了~ got STDS || 治疗~ treat STDS '086 Illness, treatment 疾病, 医疗 (jíbìng, yīliáo)
stomach disease 25 胃病 [-] wèibìng (stomach-illness) stomach disease: 他的~犯了. He has stomach troubles. '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
number 27 数 [數] shù (number) number: 人~ number of people || 天~ number of days || 金牌~ number of gold medals '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
number 28 数字 [數-] shùzì (number-word) number: 两个~ two numbers || 统计~ statistical figures || 天文~ an astronomical number '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
number 31 数量 [數-] shùliàng (number-amount) number: ~多 large number || ~充 足/不足sufficient/deficient number '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 '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
total number 36 总数 [總數] zǒngshù (total-number) total number: 人口~ total population || 金牌~ total number of medals || 女性~ total number of women '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
sum of money 40 金额 [-額] jīn’é (money-sum) sum of money: ~大large sum of money || 总~ total sum of money || 收费~ total charge '087 Numbers, amounts 数量 (shùliàng)
how many 48 多少 [-] duōshǎo (more-less) how many: ~天how many days || ~次how many times || ~人how many people '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
temperature 28 温度 [溫-] wēndù (temperature-measurement) temperature: 最高~ highest temperature || ~降低temperature drops || 室内~ indoor temperature '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
low temperature 29 低温 [-溫] dīwēn (low-temperature) low temperature: ~冷冻to deep freeze/to freeze at a low temperature || ~地区low temperature area '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
high temperature 30 高温 [-溫] gāowēn (high-temperature) high temperature: ~消毒high temperature disinfection || ~天气high temperature weather '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
temperature 36 气温 [氣溫] qìwēn (air-temperature) temperature: ~低low temperature || 平均~ average temperature || ~升高temperature increases '088 Measurements 度量 (dùliáng)
body temperature 37 体温 [體溫] tǐwēn (body-temperature) body temperature: 调节~ adjust the body temperature || 量~ measure the body temperature || ~下降body temperature decreases '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
kilometers 1 公里 [-] gōnglǐ (common-mile) kilometers: 一百 ~ 100 kilometers '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
meters 2 米 [-] mǐ (meter) meters: 四~高 four meters tall || 两~长 two meters long '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
centimeters 3 厘米 [-] límǐ (hundredth-meter) centimeters: 十~ ten centimeters || 平 方~ centimeters square || 立方~ centimeters cube '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
millimeters 4 毫米 [-] háomǐ (thousandth-meter) millimeters: 几~ a couple of millimeters '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
nanometers 5 纳米 [納-] nàmǐ (nano-meter) nanometers: ~技术 nanotechnology || ~材 料 (cáiliào) nanomaterial '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
chi (a unit of scale 3 chi= 1 meter) 7 尺 [-] chǐ (Chinese foot) chi (a unit of scale 3 chi= 1 meter): 一百~长 '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
jin (a traditional unit of weight, each containing 10 liang and equivalent to 0.5 kilogram or 1.102 pounds) 16 斤 [-] jīn (catty) jin (a traditional unit of weight, each containing 10 liang and equivalent to 0.5 kilogram or 1.102 pounds): 一~苹果 a gram of apple '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
Mao=1 jiao 27 毛 [-] máo (Mao) Mao=1 jiao: 五~钱 five Mao || 一~硬币 a coin worth of one Mao || 两~纸币 a bill worth two Mao '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for families or business 33 家 [-] jiā (home) measure word for families or business: 一~公司 a company || 三~电视台 three channels || 一~银行 one bank '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for people, especially those with a specific position or occupation 34 名 [-] míng (name) measure word for people, especially those with a specific position or occupation: 六~青年 six youths || 八~画家 eight artists || 第三~ third place '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for people (polite) 35 位 [-] wèi (person) measure word for people (polite): 三~老师 three teachers || 五~医生 five doctors || 七~老人 seven senior citizens '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for horses and cloth 36 匹 [-] pǐ (match) measure word for horses and cloth: 两~马 two horses || 一~布 one cloth '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)
measure word for cattle or sheep 39 头 [頭] tóu (head) measure word for cattle or sheep: 两~牛 two cows || 三~大象 three elephants || 四~黑熊 four bears '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for objects with handles 40 把 [-] bǎ (hold) measure word for objects with handles: 一~椅子 a chair || 一~吉他 a guitar || 一~刀 a knife || 一~糖 a handful of candy || 一~伞an umbrella '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for books, magazines, etc. 42 本 [-] běn (root) measure word for books, magazines, etc.: 一~书 a book || 两~杂志 two magazines || 三~词典 three dictionaries '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
a measure word (used with ‘hat,’ crown and tent) 45 顶 [頂] dǐng (top) a measure word (used with ‘hat,’ crown and tent): 一~帽子 a hat || ~王冠 a crown || ~帐篷 (zhàngpeng) a tent '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
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 letters 49 封 [-] fēng (seal) measure word for letters: 一~信 a letter || 一~电报 a telegraph '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for pictures, posters, maps. etc. 50 幅 [-] fú (strip) measure word for pictures, posters, maps. etc.: 一~画 a painting '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
the most common measure word. If you do not know the correct measure word to go with a noun, you can use this one. 52 个 [個] gè (unit) the most common measure word. If you do not know the correct measure word to go with a noun, you can use this one.: 一~苹果 one apple || 两~学生 two students || 三 ~杯子 three glasses '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for long things 53 根 [-] gēn (root) measure word for long things: 一~筷子 a chopstick || 两~项链 (xiàngliàn) two necklaces || ~绳子 (shéngzi) two ropes '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for machines, aircraft etc. 57 架 [-] jià (frame) measure word for machines, aircraft etc.: 十~飞机 ten airplanes || 一~钢琴 one piano || 一~望远镜 (wàngyuǎnjìng) a pair of binoculars '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for rooms 58 间 [間] jiān (space) measure word for rooms: 一~房 a room || 三~宿舍 three dorms || 八~教室 eight classrooms '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for things, affairs, clothes or furniture 59 件 [-] jiàn (unit) measure word for things, affairs, clothes or furniture: 一~事情 a thing, issue, case || 三~衬衣 three shirts || 两~礼物 two gifts '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for beans, pearls and more 60 颗 [顆] kē (head) measure word for beans, pearls and more: 十~花生 ten peanuts || 一~星星 one star || 一~牙齿 one tooth '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
piece, lump, for gold or silver dollars, renminbi and certain types of paper money 61 块 [塊] kuài (lump) piece, lump, for gold or silver dollars, renminbi and certain types of paper money: 四~钱 four yuan || 三~饼干 three pieces of a cracker || 一~肉 three pieces of meat '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)
measure word for trains 64 列 [-] liè (arrange) measure word for trains: 四~火车 four trains '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for school subjects, languages, etc. 65 门 [門] mén (door) measure word for school subjects, languages, etc.: 三~课 three classes || 一~学问/ 科学/ 艺术 one subject, science course, art course || 五~大炮 five cannons '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for flat objects 66 面 [-] miàn (face) measure word for flat objects: 一~镜子 a mirror || 一~墙 a wall || 一~旗子 a flag '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for a batch of goods, and for things, people arriving at the same time 69 批 [-] pī (batch) measure word for a batch of goods, and for things, people arriving at the same time: 一~新书 a batch of new books (published at about the same time) || 一~药 some medicines || 两~客人 two groups of visitors/guests '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for a piece of writing 70 篇 [-] piān (bamboo script) measure word for a piece of writing: 一~短 文 a short article || 一~作文 an essay || 两~报告 two reports '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for thin, flat pieces 71 片 [-] piàn (slice) measure word for thin, flat pieces: 一~药 a pill, tablet || 一~叶子 a leaf || 一~西瓜 a slice of watermelon 251 '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for doors and windows 73 扇 [-] shàn (fan) measure word for doors and windows: 一~门 a door || 一~窗 a window '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for houses or institutions housed in a building 76 所 [-] suǒ (place) measure word for houses or institutions housed in a building: 一~学校 a school || 一~医院 a hospital || 一~房子 a house '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for machines, big instruments 77 台 [臺] tái (platform) measure word for machines, big instruments: 一~电视机a TV || 三~电脑three computers || 五~机器five machines '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for sums of money, financial accounts, debts 81 笔 [筆] bǐ (brush) measure word for sums of money, financial accounts, debts: 这~钱 this sum of money || 一~学费 this tuition sum || 两 ~收入 two sources of income '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for paper, bed, table 85 张 [張] zhāng (draw a bow) measure word for paper, bed, table: 三~纸 three pieces of paper || 一~床 three beds || 四~票 four tickets || 一~桌子a table '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for animal or shoe 87 只 [隻] zhī (a bird) measure word for animal or shoe: 两~狗 two dogs || 三~猫 three cats || 一~鞋子 one single shoe || 一~蝴蝶a butterfly '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for flowers with stems intact 88 枝 [-] zhī (branch) measure word for flowers with stems intact: 一~花 a flower || 一~笔 a pen || 一~烟 a cigarette '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for plants 90 棵 [-] kē (mw. for plants) measure word for plants: 八~树 eight trees || 几~竹子 a couple of bamboo stalks|| 四~松树 four pine trees '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for mountains, buildings and similar immovable objects 91 座 [-] zuò (seat) measure word for mountains, buildings and similar immovable objects: 一~山 a mountain || 一~楼房 a building '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for books, films, etc. 98 部 [-] bù (part) measure word for books, films, etc.: 一~电影 a movie || 两~小说 two novels || 第三~书 the third book '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for recreational, sports or other activities 99 场 [場] chǎng (times) measure word for recreational, sports or other activities: 两~音乐会 two concerts || 三~比赛 three matches '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for doors, walls, orders, questions and also courses in a meal 101 道 [-] dào (path) measure word for doors, walls, orders, questions and also courses in a meal: 五~题 five questions || 三~菜 three courses || 两~门 two successive doors '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
section (for something long) 102 段 [-] duàn (section) section (for something long): 一~话some words || 一 ~故事 a story || 大~单人舞 a solo dance '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word indicating frequency 103 顿 [頓] dùn (stop, times) measure word indicating frequency: 一~午餐 a lunch || 一天三~饭 three meals a day || 说了他一~ give him a dressing down '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for actions, deeds etc. 104 番 [-] fān (take turns) measure word for actions, deeds etc.: 下一~功夫 have put in a lots of time and effort || 观察 (guānchá) 一~ observe for a bit || 一~介绍 to introduce a little bit '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for sth. long and narrow, measure word for strength, smell, etc. 105 股 [-] gǔ (thigh) measure word for sth. long and narrow, measure word for strength, smell, etc.: 一~潮流 (cháoliú) a wave of heat || 一~力量 a stream of energy || 一~香味儿 a whiff of fragrance '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for songs and poems 119 首 [-] shǒu (piece) measure word for songs and poems: 一~歌 a song || 一~诗 a poem || ~钢琴曲a piano piece '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for a round trip 121 趟 [-] tàng (journey) measure word for a round trip: 去一~ go one time || 回家一~ a trip home || 三~车 three trips in a car '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for itemized things 123 项 [項] xiàng (neck, item) measure word for itemized things: 八~比 赛 eight types of race || 一~工作 one type of work || 四~活动 four types of activities '089 Units of measurement, legal and conventional 单位 (dānwèi)
measure word for long, thin, inflexible objects 129 支 [-] zhī (stick) measure word for long, thin, inflexible objects: 一~烟 a cigarette || 一~香蕉 a banana || 一~笔 a pen '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
contemporary, modernity 4 近代 [-] jìndài (near-age) contemporary, modernity: ~史 modern history || ~社会 modern society || ~工业 modern industry '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
contemporary age, modern times 6 当代 [當-] dāngdài (present-age) contemporary age, modern times: ~青 年 contemporary teenager || ~文学 contemporary literature || ~社会 contemporary society '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
a moment 18 一时 [-時] yīshí (short-time) a moment: ~的强大a moment of strength || ~说不出话 a moment of inability to speak || ~慌乱 (huāngluàn) a moment of panic '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
period of time (may be months, or mere seconds) 19 工夫 [-] gōngfū (work-time) period of time (may be months, or mere seconds): 几天~ a couple of days || 一会儿~ a few moments || 花了很多~ spend some solid time '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
menopause, climacterium 28 更年期 [-] gēngniánqī (change-life stage-period) menopause, climacterium: 进入~ entering menopause || 男性/女性~ male, female climacterium || ~综合症 (zōnghé zhèng) climacteric syndrome '090 Periods 时期 (shíqī)
menstrual cycle, menstruation 29 经期 [經-] jīngqī (menstruation-period) menstrual cycle, menstruation: ~推迟 delayed menstrual cycle || ~不准 irregular menstruation || ~延长 menorrhagia, prolonged menstruation '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
time limit 2 期限 [-] qīxiàn (period-limit) time limit: 一定~ strict deadline || 缩短 (suōduǎn) ~ shorten the time limit || ~已满 allotted time has run out '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
a moment, a while 34 一会儿 [-會兒] yīhuìr (a-moment) a moment, a while: 等~ wait a moment || 过~ after a moment || 休息~ rest a minute '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
among 41 中间 [-間] zhōngjiān (middle-between) among: 五个月~ in these five months || 四点到九点~ between 4 and 9 || 在工人~ among workers '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
~开会 meet regularly || ~换密码 regularly change a password || ~体检 regular physical check-ups 43 定期 [-] dìngqī (fixed-period) 091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
tomorrow 47 明日 [-] míngrì (tomorrow-day) tomorrow: ~正午 tomorrow at noon || ~再来 come back tomorrow || ~开学 start school tomorrow '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
end of the month 49 月底 [-] yuèdǐ (month-end) end of the month: 二 ~ end of February || 到~为止 until the end of the month || 本~ the end of this month '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
in former years 52 往年 [-] wǎngnián (former-year) in former years: ~的情况 the situation in former years || 超过 (chāoguò) ~ exceed previous years || 与 ~相比 compared with former years '091 Periods of time, points in time 时段, 时候 (shíduàn, shíhòu)
many years 53 多年 [-] duōnián (many-year) many years: 工作~ work for many years || 坚持 (jiānchí) ~ stick to for many years || ~研究 many years of research '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
year (a period of 12 months fixed for a certain purpose) 21 年度 [-] niándù (year-measurement) year (a period of 12 months fixed for a certain purpose): 本~ current year || 上一~ last year || ~计划 annual plan '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
summer 27 夏天 [-] xiàtiān (summer-weather) summer: 明年~ next summer || 炎热 的~ hot summer || ~傍晚 summer night '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
summer season 28 夏季 [-] xiàjì (summer-season) summer season: 去年~ summer season last year || ~的草原 grassland during summer season || ~旅游 summer season travel '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
month 37 月 [-] yuè (moon/month) month: 五个~ five months || 十一~ November || 半/几个~ half/several months '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
month 38 月份 [-] yuèfèn (month-unit) month: 一二月份是北京最冷的~. January and February are the coldest months in Beijing. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
March 42 三月 [-] sānyuè (third-month) March '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
September 48 九月 [-] jiǔyuè (ninth-month) September: 农历~九日是中国的传统节 日重阳节 (chóngyáng jié). The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is the traditional Chinese Double Ninth Festival. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
November 50 十一月 [-] shíyīyuè (eleventh-month) November: ~的第四个星期四是 美国的感恩节. The fourth Thursday in November is America’s Thanksgiving Day. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
December 51 十二月 [-] shí’èryuè (twelfth-month) December: ~二十五日是西方人 的圣诞节. December 25th is Christmas in the West. '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
twelfth lunar month 52 腊月 [臘-] làyuè (winter sacrifice-month) twelfth lunar month: 寒冬~ winter on the 12th lunar month '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
a period of ten days in a month 53 旬 [-] xún (10 days) a period of ten days in a month: 上~ the first ten days in a month || 中~ the second ten days in a month || 下~ the last ten days in a month '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
tomorrow 61 明天 [-] míngtiān (tomorrow-day) tomorrow: ~晚上 tomorrow night || ~考试 Test tomorrow. || 美好的~ beautiful tomorrow '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
the day after tomorrow 62 后天 [後-] hòutiān (after-day) the day after tomorrow: ~开会 have the meeting the day after tomorrow '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
Monday 69 星期一 [-] xīngqīyī (week-first) Monday '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
summer vacation 81 暑假 [-] shǔjià (summer-vacation) summer vacation: 放~ having summer vacation || ~三个月three months of summer vacation || ~期间 during summer vacation '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
maternity leave 84 产假 [產-] chǎnjià (birth-vacation) maternity leave: 休~ take maternity leave || 请~ ask for maternity leave '092 Calendar, year, season, month, day 历法, 年, 季节, 月, 日 (lìfǎ, nián, jìjié,
marital leave 85 婚假 [-] hūnjià (marriage-vacation) marital leave: 休 ~ take marital leave || 请~ ask for marital leave '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
early morning 2 凌晨 [淩-] língchén (close to-morning) early morning: ~三点 three o’clock in the morning '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
early morning 4 清晨 [-] qīngchén (clear-morning) early morning: 每天~ every morning || ~五点钟 five o’clock in the early morning '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
morning 5 早晨 [-] zǎochén (early-morning) morning: 明天~ tomorrow morning || ~五点 five o’clock in the morning '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
morning 6 早上 [-] zǎoshàng (morning-suffix) morning: 今天~ this morning || ~六 点 six o’clock in the morning '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
morning 7 上午 [-] shàngwǔ (before-noon) morning: 今天~ this morning || ~九点 nine o’clock in the morning || 三个~ three mornings '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 '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
minute 24 分 [-] fēn (minute) minute: 十二点三十~ twelve thirty || 差五~四点 five to four || 九点过十~ ten past nine '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
minute 25 分钟 [-鐘] fēnzhōng (minute-clock) minute: 十五~ 15 minutes || 几~ how many minutes || 半~ half a minute '093 Time within one day 一天以内的时间 (yī tiān yǐnèi de shíjiān)
this moment 34 此刻 [-] cǐkè (this-moment) this moment: ~的心情 mood at this moment || 此时~ this moment || 她~睡得很香. She is sleeping really deeply at this moment. '094 Age 年龄 (niánlíng)
(Chinese Communist) party standing 18 党龄 [黨齡] dǎnglíng (party-year) (Chinese Communist) party standing: 中华人民共和国名誉主席宋庆龄的~只有十五天. Honorary President of the People’s Republic of China, Soong Ching-ling (Madame Sun Yat-sen) had a 15-day party standing. '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
direction, situation, circumstances 4 方向 [-] fāngxiàng (orientation-direction) direction, situation, circumstances: 西北~ in the direction of the north west || 火车站~ direction of the train station || 同一个~ same direction '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
~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)
from east to west, east and west 28 东西 [東-] dōngxī (east-west) from east to west, east and west: ~方文化 Eastern and Western cultures '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
left and right, approximately 44 左右 [-] zuǒyòu (left-right) left and right, approximately: ~两半球 approximately two half spheres || ~摇晃 (yáohuang) sway left and right || 楼 房~ the left and right of the building '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
maritime, on the sea 113 海上 [-] hǎishàng (sea-on) maritime, on the sea: ~交通 maritime communications || ~运输 (yùnshū) marine transportation || ~航行 (hángxíng) ocean shipping rout '095 Space, location 空间, 方位 (kōngjiān, fāngwèi)
position, place (usu. referring to the human body position or place) 123 部位 [-] bùwèi (part-location) position, place (usu. referring to the human body position or place): 受伤~ location of an injury || 发音~ position in pronunciation || 特殊 (tèshū) ~ special body place '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
community 13 社区 [-區] shèqū (commune-district) community: 华人~ Chinese community || 工业~ industrial community || 城乡 ~ urban and rural area '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
crematorium 22 火葬场 [-髒場] huǒzàngchǎng (fire-bury-place) crematorium: 年轻 人一般不喜欢在~工作. Young people generally do not like working in a crematorium. '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
cemetery 23 公墓 [-] gōngmù (public-cemetery) cemetery: 革命~ revolution cemetery || 修建~ build a cemetery '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
hometown 31 家乡 [-鄉] jiāxiāng (home-native place) hometown: 离开~ leave one’s hometown || 回到~ back to hometown '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
mainland 34 内地 [-] nèidì (inner-land) mainland: ~城市 mainland city || 住在~ live in mainland || ~市场 mainland market '096 Places 地方 (dìfāng)
metropolis 37 都会 [-會] dūhuì (capital-metropolis) metropolis: 大~ metropolis || 国 际~ international metropolis '097 Actions with hand(s) 手部动作 (shǒubù dòngzuò)
embrace 7 抱 [-] bào (hold in the arms, embrace) embrace: ~着吉他 embracing the guitar || ~起来embrace || ~在手中 embrace in hand '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
see, meet 4 见 [見] jiàn (see, meet) see, meet: 十分钟后~ meet in 10 minutes || ~一 次 meet for one time || ~领导 (lǐngdǎo) meet the leaders, heads, principal men '099 Eye movements 眼动 (yǎn dòng)
look in the distance from a high vantage 12 眺望 [-] tiàowàng (gaze at afar-look) look in the distance from a high vantage: ~远方 lookout over the distance || 举目~ lookout by raise one’s eyes || ~大海 look over the oceans '100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
reminisce about 29 念叨 [-] niàndāo (miss-talk) reminisce about: 反复~ reminisce over and over again '100 Actions using mouth 嘴动 (zuǐ dòng)
keep in mind constantly 30 念念不忘 [-] niànniànbùwàng (moment-reduplication-not-forget) keep in mind constantly: ~这件事 can’t forget this thing '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
grow up, grow to maturity 13 成长 [-長] chéngzhǎng (mature-grow) grow up, grow to maturity: 健 康~ grow healthy || 逐渐~ gradually grow || ~很快/慢 grow quickly/slowly '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
ripe, mature 14 成熟 [-] chéngshú (mature-ripe) ripe, mature: 发育~ reach maturity || 时机~ the time is ripe || 不~的意见immature opinion '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
~优育 bear and rear better children || 为了提高人口质量, 中国政府提倡 ~. The Chinese government promotes Eugenics in its belief that the practice will improve the genetic quality of its population. 16 优生 [優-] yōushēng (better-bear-better-rise) give birth to healthy babies: ~优育 bear and rear better children || 为了提高人口质量, 中国政府提倡 ~. The Chinese government promotes Eugenics in its belief that the practice will improve the genetic quality of its population. '102 To be born, to grow, to age 出生, 长大, 衰老 (chūshēng, zhǎngdà, shuāilǎo)
premature birth 22 早产 [-產] zǎochǎn (early-birth) premature birth: ~的孩子 a child born prematurely '103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
意外~ accidental casualties || ~事故 casualties from an accident || ~很大 casualties are large 3 伤亡 [傷-] shāngwáng (injury-death) 103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
~十多天 have a cold for more than ten days || 重/小~ serious/light cold || 流行性~ influenza 8 感冒 [-] gǎnmào (infect-emerge) 103 To be sick, to get injured, to recover 生病, 受伤, 康复 (shēngbìng,
眼睛~ eye inflammation || 伤口~了. The wound has become inflamed. 16 发炎 [發-] fāyán (outbreak-inflammation) 104 Death 死 (sǐ)
commit suicide 7 自杀 [-殺] zìshā (self-kill) commit suicide: 服药~ suicide by overdose || 慢性~ chronically suicidal || ~三次 attempt suicide three times '104 Death 死 (sǐ)
commit suicide 8 轻生 [輕-] qīngshēng (devalue-life) commit suicide: 有些年轻人因为 忧郁而~. Some young people commit suicide because of their depression. '104 Death 死 (sǐ)
commit suicide 9 寻短见 [尋-見] xúnduǎnjiàn (seek-short-sighted) commit suicide: 在 中国古代一些妇女在丈夫死后会~. In ancient China, some women killed themselves after their husbands died. '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
have sexual relations with someone 4 发生关系 [發-關係] fāshēngguānxì (occur-relation) have sexual relations with someone: 她和这个男的认识没几天就~了. She had sexual relations with this guy after they knew each other only a couple of days. '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
mating (animals) 5 交配 [-] jiāopèi (copulate-mate) mating (animals): 驴 (lǘ) 是马和骡 (luó) ~而生的. A donkey is born from intercourse between a horse and a mule. '105 Sexual behavior 性行为 (xìngxíngwéi)
现 代医学认为~在各个年龄段的男性女性中都很常见. Modern medicine believes masturbation is common in males and females of all ages. 313 8 手淫 [-] shǒuyín (hand-masturbate) 106 Sleep 睡眠 (shuìmián)
白日 ~ daydream || 美国/中国~ American Dream/Chinese Dream 10 梦 [夢] mèng (dream) 106 Sleep 睡眠 (shuìmián)
dream about 11 梦见 [夢見] mèngjiàn (dream-about) dream about: 梦得 见 can dream about || 梦不见 couldn’t dream about || ~他 dreamed about him '106 Sleep 睡眠 (shuìmián)
保持 ~ keep a clear mind || 头脑~ clear-headed, sober-minded 15 清醒 [-] qīngxǐng (clear-waken) 106 Sleep 睡眠 (shuìmián)
引起~ cause insomnia || 常常 ~ often suffer from insomnia 17 失眠 [-] shīmián (fail-sleep) 107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
~的 事 a happy thing || 玩得很~ enjoyed oneself very much || 拿他 ~ make fun of him 7 开心 [開-] kāixīn (open-heart) 107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
(usu. of the punishment of an evil-doer) to the satisfaction of everyone 16 大快人心 [-] dàkuàirénxīn (greatly-delight-people-heart) (usu. of the punishment of an evil-doer) to the satisfaction of everyone: 盗版光碟被禁止了, 真是~！The pirated discs were banned to the great satisfaction of the people! '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
comfortable 24 舒服 [-] shūfú (wide-clothes) comfortable: 觉得~ feel comfortable || 心里~ comfortable at heart || 身体不~ physical discomfort '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
comfortable, snug, cozy 25 舒适 [-適] shūshì (comfortable-suitable) comfortable, snug, cozy: 穿 着~ cozy to wear || ~的床 a snug bed '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
find the scenery pleasing to both the eye and the mind 27 赏心悦目 [賞---] shǎngxīnyuèmù (enjoyable-heart-pleasant-eye) find the scenery pleasing to both the eye and the mind: 令人~ please the eye and mind || 感到~ feel completely delighted '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
unwell, uncomfortable 33 难受 [難-] nánshòu (hard-endure) unwell, uncomfortable: 听了~ listened uncomfortably || 闲得~ idle uncomfortably || ~的样子 uncomfortable look '107 Happy, sad 高兴, 悲伤 (gāoxìng, bēishāng)
give up, admit failure 41 死心 [-] sǐxīn (die-heart) give up, admit failure: 经历了很多失败, 她还 是不~. Even though she has had many failures, she still isn’t giving up. '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)
lose your temper 4 发脾气 [發-氣] fāpíqì (lose-temper) lose your temper: 向别人~ lose your temper at somebody '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
be in a bad mood 16 闹情绪 [鬧-緒] nàoqíngxù (indulge-mood) be in a bad mood: 常常~ often be in a bad mood || 这个孩子因为父母让他做家务, 而跟父母 ~. This child was in a mood because her parents made her do housework. '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
内心~ inner excitement || ~地 哭了 cry emotionally (stir up emotions) || ~的心情 excited mood 20 激动 [-動] jīdòng (stir-move) 108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
容易~ easily excitable || 感情~ emotional impulse || 一时~ an impulse 21 冲动 [衝動] chōngdòng (surge-move) 108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
touching, moving (emotion) 24 感人 [-] gǎnrén (move-people) touching, moving (emotion): ~的故事 a touching story || 写得~ writing that moves people || 场面~ a touching scene '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
sigh with emotion 25 感慨 [-] gǎnkǎi (touch-indignant) sigh with emotion: ~万千 filled with many emotions || 说起自己的过去, 他觉得有很多~. When he spoke of his past, he sighed with emotion. '108 Angry, excited 愤怒, 激动 (fènnù, jīdòng)
experience many different feelings at once 26 百感交集 [-] bǎigǎnjiāojí (hundred-feeling-cross-gather) experience many different feelings at once: 回想起她的童年, 她~, 那时候她家 非常贫穷. Recalling her childhood, she has mixed feelings. At that time, her family was very poor and she suffered a lot. '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
impatient 24 急切 [-] jíqiè (anxious-urgent) impatient: ~地问 impatiently ask || 小 王在递交了大学申请以后, 一直在~地等待大学的录取通知. Little Wang has been waiting for the admission notice to the university after submitting his college application. '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
too impatient to wait 25 迫不及待 [-] pòbùjídài (pressing-not-until-wait) too impatient to wait: ~地想知道结果 cannot wait to know the result. || 小王~地要告诉父母 他被哈佛大学录取的消息. Little Wang can’t wait to tell his parents that he was admitted to Harvard University. '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
feel embarrassed, find it embarrassing (to do sth) 26 不好意思 [-] bùhǎoyìsī (not-feel at ease) feel embarrassed, find it embarrassing (to do sth): 把孩子吓哭了, 他有点~. He feels embarrassed for making the child cry with fear. || 她~地说是她儿子打碎了花瓶. She was embarrassed to say that her son broke the vase. || 他 ~告诉父母他又有了新 女朋友. He was embarrassed to report to his parents that he had a new girlfriend yet again. '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
stay calm and collected 31 不动声色 [-動聲-] bùdòngshēngsè (not-change-sound-expression) stay calm and collected: ~地问 ask in a calm manner '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
with clear conscience and mind at rest 35 心安理得 [-] xīn’ānlǐdé (heart-easy-mind-justified) with clear conscience and mind at rest: 吃得~ achieve peace of mind || ~地收下礼物 have no qualms about accepting gifts || ~地走进饭店 walk into the restaurant at ease '109 Fear, relief 害怕, 放心 (hàipà, fàngxīn)
even-tempered 36 心平气和 [--氣-] xīnpíngqìhé (heart-peaceful-tone-harmonious) even-tempered: ~地商量 discuss with an even temper || ~地交谈 converse calmly '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)
pamper, spoil 15 娇惯 [嬌慣] jiāoguàn (capricious-spoil) pamper, spoil: ~ 孩子 pamper a child '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
emotionally affected 20 心动 [-動] xīndòng (heart-move) emotionally affected: 为她~ be emotional for her '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 '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
fight for someone’s love 28 争风吃醋 [爭風--] zhēngfēngchīcù (fight-limelight-eat-vinegar) fight for someone’s love: 这两个女孩子为了一个男的而~. Two young girls fought with each other over a man. '110 To like, to dislike 喜欢, 厌恶 (xǐhuān, yànwù)
conventional, customary 31 约定俗成 [約---] yuēdìngsúchéng (agreement-settle-custom-made) conventional, customary: ~的说法 customary way of speaking || ~的社会习 惯 conventional social habits '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
never tire of something 8 乐此不疲 [樂---] lècǐbùpí (enjoy-this-never-tired) never tire of something: ~地游来游去 swim enthusiastically (never tire of it) || 对玩游 戏~ never tire of playing video games '111 To indulge, to regret, to awake 沉迷, 后悔, 醒悟 (chénmí, hòuhuǐ, xǐngwù)
mend your ways 18 悔改 [-] huǐgǎi (regret-change) mend your ways: 不思~ never think to mend your ways || 死不~ never repent '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 '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
mind, care about 6 在意 [-] zàiyì (attend-mind) mind, care about: 毫不~ not mind at all || ~穿着 care about clothing || ~听 listen and take to heart '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
attach importance to 8 重视 [-視] zhòngshì (stress-attention) attach importance to: ~家庭 value family || 高度~ think very highly of || 引起~ cause attention '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
value, see as important 9 看重 [-] kànzhòng (see-high) value, see as important: ~经验 value experience || ~学历 value education || ~年龄 value age 333 '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
emphasize, attach importance to 14 注重 [-] zhùzhòng (concentrate-value) emphasize, attach importance to: ~家庭 attach importance to family || ~实用 value function || ~自由 emphasize freedom '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
cannot manage 29 顾不上 [顧--] gùbùshàng (regard-not-able) cannot manage: ~吃饭 unable to eat food || ~家 can’t take care of the house || ~回答 unable to answer '112 Attention, neglect 关注, 忽视 (guānzhù, hūshì)
sympathize with 38 同情 [-] tóngqíng (same-feeling) sympathize with: ~她的遭遇 show sympathy for her misfortune || 令人~ induce sympathy '113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
make up your mind 1 决心 [決-] juéxīn (decide-mind) make up your mind: ~帮助他. Make up your mind to help him. || ~弄明白 determined to gain understanding || ~改 变. Make up your mind to change. '113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
be determined 6 立志 [-] lìzhì (set-aspiration) be determined: ~当画家 be determined to become a painter || ~学医 be determined to study medicine '113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
decide with determination 7 下狠心 [-] xiàhěnxīn (make-cruel-hearted) decide with determination: ~让孩子住校 decide to make the child live at school || ~治理污染 (wūrǎn) decide to control pollution || ~戒酒 decide to quit alcohol '113 To hesitate, to be determined 犹豫, 决心 (yóuyù, juéxīn)
~了一会 hesitate for a moment || ~地说 hesitantly say || 有点 ~ a little bit hesitant 9 迟疑 [遲-] chíyí (hesitate-dubious) 114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
move your mind, consider 23 动脑子 [動腦-] dòngnǎozi (use-mind) move your mind, consider: 肯~ willing to think '114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
不切实 际的 ~ fanciful ideas || 抱有~ cherish illusions || ~登上火星 dream of reaching Mars 28 幻想 [-] huànxiǎng (fantasy-think) 114 To believe, to doubt, to think 相信, 怀疑, 思考 (xiāngxìn, huáiyí, sīkǎo)
难以~ difficult to imagine || ~当时的情景 imagine the scene at that time || 浪漫 (làngmàn) 的, 丰富的~ romantic, rich imagination 29 想象 [-] xiǎngxiàng (think-imagine) 115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
know, admit, recognize 5 认 [認] rèn (recognize, admit) know, admit, recognize: ~输 admit defeat || ~错 admit a fault, make an apology || ~帐 acknowledge a debt, admit what one has said or done '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)
admit defeat, acknowledge a mistake 23 服软 [-軟] fúruǎn (admit-mistake) admit defeat, acknowledge a mistake: 不服软~ stubbornly refused to admit defeat '115 To agree, to object, to endure 赞成, 反对, 忍受 (zànchéng, fǎnduì, rěnshòu)
combat corruption 26 反腐 [-] fǎnfǔ (anti – corruption) combat corruption: ~工作 anti-corruption work || ~倡廉combat corruption and maintain a clean government '116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
estimate 6 估计 [-計] gūjì (evaluate-calculate) estimate: 据他~ according to his estimates || 难以~ be difficult to estimate || ~时间estimated time '116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
firmly believe, set one’s mind on 23 认定 [認-] rèndìng (believe-firm) firmly believe, set one’s mind on: 法 官~这个人有罪. The judge firmly believed that the man was guilty. || ~目标 set one’s mind on the goal '116 To know, to estimate 了解, 估计 (liǎojiě, gūjì)
~问题 discover problems|| 重要的~ important discovery || 新~ new discovery 28 发现 [發現] fāxiàn (dig-appear) 117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
人人都有~. Everyone has dreams. || ~过好日子 dream of having a good life || ~长生不老 dream of living forever and never growing old 14 梦想 [夢-] mèngxiǎng (dream-want) 117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
attempt, try 19 企图 [-圖] qǐtú (anxiously expect-seek) attempt, try: ~抢银行 try to rob a bank || ~骗老人钱财 try to take old people’s’ money '117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
attempt 20 试图 [試圖] shìtú (try-seek) attempt: 总统 ~解决美国贫富不均的问题. The President is attempting to solve America’s income inequality problem. '117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
~加工资 demand of increasing salary || 向学校提~ make demands to school 22 要求 [-] yāoqiú (seek-request) 117 To plan, to hope, to think 计划, 希望, 主张 (jìhuà, xīwàng, zhǔzhāng)
weigh, examine, consider 36 衡量 [-] héngliáng (weigh-measure) weigh, examine, consider: ~得 失weigh the gains and losses || 拿美国的标准来 ~ judge by the American standard '118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
remember 1 记得 [記-] jìdé (remember-can) remember: ~很清楚 remember something very clearly || ~她的生日remember her birthday || ~这件事remember this thing '118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
keep in mind 2 记住 [記-] jìzhù (remember-firm) keep in mind: 牢牢地 ~ keep in mind firmly || ~爸爸的话. Keep Dad’s words in mind. || 记得/不住can keep it in mind/ cannot keep it in mind '118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
~过去recall the past || 美好的~ good memories 8 回忆 [-憶] huíyì (retrospective-think of) 118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
~力memory power 351 12 记忆 [記憶] jìyì (memorize-recall) 118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
周年~ anniversary || ~一位音乐家commemorate a musician || 留个~ keep as a souvenir 14 纪念 [紀-] jìniàn (record-memory) 118 Memory 记忆 (jìyì)
worth, merit 23 值得 [-] zhídé (worth-equal) worth, merit: ~买be worth buying || ~注意 merit attention '119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
~去must go || ~学 must study || ~记住 must remember 1 必须 [-須] bìxū (certainly-need) must: ~去must go || ~学 must study || ~记住 must remember'119 Modal verbs 能愿动词 (néngyuàn dòngcí)
worth, merit 23 值得 [-] zhídé (worth-equal) worth, merit: ~买be worth buying || ~注意 merit attention '120 To laugh, to cry 笑, 哭 (xiào, kū)
smirk, make a fake smile 7 假笑 [-] jiǎxiào (fake-smile) smirk, make a fake smile: 很多人拍照 的时候喜欢~, 让自己看起来好看一些. When taking pictures, many people like to make a fake smile, so they look good. '120 To laugh, to cry 笑, 哭 (xiào, kū)
simper 8 傻笑 [-] shǎxiào (foolish-laugh) simper: 这些大一的男生在晚会上就 坐在那儿~. Those freshman boys were just sitting there smirking during the evening party. '121 To covert emotion 传情 (chuánqíng)
speak in a spoiled/ privileged manner 5 发嗲 [發-] fādiǎ (act-clinger) speak in a spoiled/ privileged manner: 喜 欢~ like to act coquettishly || 有人觉得~的女生很性感. Some people feel spoiled women are very sexy. '121 To covert emotion 传情 (chuánqíng)
embarrassed 9 难为情 [難爲-] nánwéiqíng (embarrass-affection) embarrassed: ~地 摇摇头shake your head embarrassedly || 感到~ feel embarrassed '122 Silence, to pretend 沉默, 假装 (chénmò, jiǎzhuāng)
保持~ keep silence || ~片刻silent moment || 性格~ quiet character 1 沉默 [-] chénmò (quiet-silent) silent, silence: 保持~ keep silence || ~片刻silent moment || 性格~ quiet character'122 Silence, to pretend 沉默, 假装 (chénmò, jiǎzhuāng)
act with affected manners, put on an act 9 装模做样 [裝--樣] zhuāngmózuòyàng (pretend-appearance-make-manner) act with affected manners, put on an act: ~地看报纸put on the act of reading the newspaper || ~地工作work with affected manners '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
accommodation, lodging, stay at 6 住宿 [-] zhùsù (live-stay) accommodation, lodging, stay at: 短期~ short-term accommodation || ~一晚one night accommodation '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
明天要交论文, 今晚我得~. I must hand in my paper tomorrow. I’ll have to burn the midnight oil tonight. 32 尽力 [盡-] jìnlì (exhaust-strength) separable word> try one’s best work late into midnight: 明天要交论文, 今晚我得~. I must hand in my paper tomorrow. I’ll have to burn the midnight oil tonight. '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
manage to find time 34 抽空 [-] chōukòng (squeeze-time) manage to find time: ~运动 find time to exercise || ~打个电话find time to make a call || ~回家find to go back home '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
beg for food or money 36 要饭 [-飯] yàofàn (beg-food) beg for food or money: 出来~ come out to beg food or money || 一路~ beg for food or money on his trip || 在大街上~ beg food or money on the street '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
take good care of, maintain 47 保养 [-養] bǎoyǎng (care-maintain) take good care of, maintain: ~身 体take good care of our health || 车辆~ car maintenance 363 '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
go to the kitchen to cook or prepare a meal 63 下厨 [-] xiàchú (go to-kitchen) go to the kitchen to cook or prepare a meal: 亲自~ cook by yourself '124 Life, food and drink 生活, 饮食 (shēnghuó, yǐnshí)
taste sth. with discrimination, savor 75 品 [-] pǐn (numerous, judge, savor) taste sth. with discrimination, savor: ~茶 taste tea || ~酒 taste wine '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
employment 1 就业 [-業] jiùyè (obtain-employment) employment: 重新~ re-employment || ~机会 employment opportunity || ~困难 employment difficulties '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
work a temporary or casual job, (of students) have a job outside of class time, or during vacation. 4 打工 [-] dǎgōng (prefix-work) work a temporary or casual job, (of students) have a job outside of class time, or during vacation.: 他在餐馆~. He worked in a restaurant || 为了付学费, 一些大学生会在暑假~. Some college students work in the summer vacation to pay for their tuition fees. '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
recruitment, recruit 6 招聘 [-] zhāopìn (recruit-invite) recruitment, recruit: 公开~ the open recruitment || ~营业员recruit salesperson || ~人才recruiting talents '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
farming 21 务农 [務農] wùnóng (engage in-agriculture) farming: 他在非洲 ~. He is farming in Africa. || 他家世代~. His family has been farming for generations. '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
be part of, holding two or more (official) posts at the same time 22 兼 [-] jiān (and) be part of, holding two or more (official) posts at the same time: ~职part-time/secondary job || 工程师~经理 engineer and manager || 导演~翻译 (fānyì) director and translator '125 To employ, to benefit 就业, 造福 (jiùyè, zàofú)
unemployment 27 失业 [-業] shīyè (lose-employment) unemployment: 大量~ a lot of unemployment || 工人~ unemployed workers || ~人数 the number of unemployment '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
做~ do an experiment || 两 次~ two experiments || 科学~ science experiment 8 实验 [實驗] shíyàn (real-test) 126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
为大家 ~ serve for everyone || ~行业 seivce industry || 热心为顾客~ warm-heartedly serve the customers 14 服务 [-務] fúwù (serve-work) 126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
participate in a match 22 参赛 [參賽] cānsài (participate-competition) participate in a match: ~选 手 contestant '126 To involve 参与 (cānyǔ)
~人力 thrown into labor force || ~精力put effort into || ~市场 put into the market 33 投入 [-] tóurù (throw-into) 127 To use 使用 (shǐyòng)
common use, interchangeable 21 通用 [-] tōngyòng (common-use) common use, interchangeable: 国际会 议~ 语言 languages used at international conferences || 全国~教材 national textbooks '128 To move 走动 (zǒudòng)
~之前 before the arrival || 即 将~ coming soon || 他的~ his arrival 22 到来 [-來] dàolái (arrive-come) 129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
pretend to be something, feign 17 冒充 [-] màochōng (sham-pretend) pretend to be something, feign: ~好 人pretend to be a good person || ~记者 pass oneself off as a reporter '129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
引 起~ lead to misunderstanding || 产生~ cause misunderstanding || ~她的意 思misunderstood her meaning 23 误解 [誤-] wùjiě (mistake-understand) 129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
喜欢~ like to take the risks|| 一些公司 ~逃税. Some companies risk evading tax payments. 24 冒险 [-險] màoxiǎn (take-risk) 129 Trouble, remedy 麻烦, 补救 (máfan, bǔjiù)
amend 27 改正 [-] gǎizhèng (to correct-correct) amend: ~错误correct a mistake || ~不良习惯 correct one’s bad habit || ~缺点 overcome one’s shortcomings '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
~节目 an entertainment program || ~场所 place of recreation || ~大众 entertain the masses || ~圈 showbiz 1 娱乐 [-樂] yúlè (amuse-happy) 130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
go to the farm market 18 赶集 [趕-] gǎnjí (go-fair/market) go to the farm market: 定期 ~ regularly go to the farm market '130 Entertainment 娱乐 (yúlè)
view and admire, enjoy the sight of, watch (sth marvelous) 20 观赏 [觀賞] guānshǎng (view-appreciate) view and admire, enjoy the sight of, watch (sth marvelous): ~雕塑 (diāosù) ornamental sculpture || ~风 景observe the scenery || ~自然风光observe the natural scenery '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
an extramarital affair 13 婚外恋 [--戀] hūnwàiliàn (marriage-outside-love) an extramarital affair: 他 (有) 了~. He also had an extramarital affair. '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
propose marriage 15 求婚 [-] qiúhūn (propose-marriage) propose marriage: 向女朋友~ get married to one’s girlfriend || 接受他的~ accepted his proposal 383 '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
engagement 16 订婚 [訂-] dìnghūn (engage-marriage) engagement: 跟某人~ be engaged with someone || ~戒指engagement ring '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
betrothal gift (from the family of the groom to family of the bride), bride-price 17 聘礼 [-禮] pìnlǐ (betrothal-gift) betrothal gift (from the family of the groom to family of the bride), bride-price: 下~ below the bride price || 中国古 代的~可能是一头牛. In ancient China, a cow could serve as a betrothal gift. '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
united in marriage, wedlock 18 结合 [結-] jiéhé (knot-combine) united in marriage, wedlock: 男女~ a man and woman bound together by marriage || 同性~ a same-sex couple bound by marriage '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
marry, get married 19 结婚 [結-] jiéhūn (knot-marriage) marry, get married: 跟他~ get married to him || ~两年 married for two years || 结了三次婚 have been married three times '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
manage a wedding 20 办喜事 [辦--] bànxǐshì (hold-‘happy-event’) manage a wedding: 给儿 子~ manage a wedding for one’s son '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)
early marriage 26 早婚 [-] zǎohūn (early-marriage) early marriage: 禁止~ prohibit early marriage '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 '131 Love, marriage 恋爱, 婚姻 (liàn’ài, hūnyīn)
be married 28 已婚 [-] yǐhūn (already-married) be married: ~妇女 a married woman '132 Funerals 丧葬 (sāngzàng)
cremate 5 火化 [-] huǒhuà (fire-cremate) cremate: 尸体被~ The body was committed to the flames. || ~死者 cremate the dead || 在火葬场~ cremate the body in the crematorium '132 Funerals 丧葬 (sāngzàng)
visit a grave to cherish the memory of the dead 9 上坟 [-] shàngfén (visit-grave) visit a grave to cherish the memory of the dead: 给父母~ do the sweeping graves ceremony for parents '132 Funerals 丧葬 (sāngzàng)
hold a memorial ceremony for 10 祭奠 [-] jìdiàn (offer sacrifice-libate) hold a memorial ceremony for: ~死者 hold a memorial ceremony for the dead '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)
lucky, smooth 5 顺 [順] shùn (along, obey, smooth) lucky, smooth: 她一直很~. She has been very lucky. || 他今年不太~. He has been unlucky this year. '133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
取 得/获得~ get success || 他的人生和事业都很~. His life and career are very successful. || ~地演出了四百多场successfully play more than 400 games 10 成功 [-] chénggōng (accomplish-work) 133 Lucky, successful 幸运, 成功 (xìngyùn, chénggōng)
smooth sailing, go smoothly 20 一帆风顺 [--風順] yīfānfēngshùn (full-sail-wind-favorable) smooth sailing, go smoothly: 祝你~ wish everything goes smoothly || 她的事业~ her career goes smoothly without obstacles '134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
be awkward, be embarrassed 8 尴尬 [尷-] gān’gà (awkward) be awkward, be embarrassed: 让人~ make sb. very awkward || 造成~的局面create an an awkward situation || 他的表情 很~. He looks very embarrassed. '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)
cause physical or mental suffering/torment 11 折磨 [-] zhémó (bend-pester) cause physical or mental suffering/torment: 遭受~ suffer torment || 感情的~ emotional torment || 心理~ psychological torment || 他很变态, 总是喜欢~别人. He is very perverted and always likes to torture others. '134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
suffer, be tormented 12 煎熬 [-] jiān’áo (fry-stew) suffer, be tormented: 心理受~ suffer psychological torment || 失业的~ the torment of losing one’s job. '134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
一再~ be defeated again || ~两次 be defeated twice || ~是成功之母. Defeat is the mother of success. 14 失败 [-敗] shībài (fail-defeated) 134 Unlucky, failure 不顺, 失败 (búshùn, shībài)
struggle, attempt 17 挣扎 [掙-] zhēngzhá (struggle-pull out) struggle, attempt: 苦苦~ struggle bitterly || 内心~ have a struggle in one’s heart || 垂死 (chuísǐ) ~ struggle on the edge of death '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
worth it, getting money’s worth 6 划算 [-] huásuàn (one’s profit-calculation) worth it, getting money’s worth: 我这所房子买得很~. I got a good deal on this house. '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
巨大~ a huge loss || 遭受/受到~ suffer a huge loss || 经济~ an economic loss 10 损失 [損-] sǔnshī (decrease-lose) 135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
make good a loss, compensate 13 赔 [賠] péi (compensate, lose) make good a loss, compensate: ~钱 sustain financial losses, lose money in business || 你借给我的书让我弄丢了, 我~你吧. I’ve lost the book you lent me. Let me pay for it. '135 Gain, loss 得失 (déshī)
seek from afar what lies close at hand 26 舍近求远 [捨--遠] shèjìnqiúyuǎn (abandon-near-seek-far) seek from afar what lies close at hand: 在中国很多人不在当地医院看病, 而 是~到北京大医院去看病. Many people in China do not see doctors at local hospitals. They are willing to travel far to see a doctor in a Beijing hospital. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
gain ambition 1 得志 [-] dézhì (gain-ambition) gain ambition: 少年~ a young man gains his ambition || 小人~ mean person gains ambition '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
show off shamelessly, presumptuous, smug (not necessarily pejorative, often used among friends) 4 臭美 [-] chòuměi (abhorrent-show off) show off shamelessly, presumptuous, smug (not necessarily pejorative, often used among friends): 她 打扮得很过分, 真是~！How gaudily she is dressed. What a shameless display! || 别~了. Don’t be so smug. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
make rapid advances in one’s career, have a meteoric rise 6 飞黄腾达 [飛黃騰達] fēihuángténgdá (celestial horse Fēihuáng-jump- ‘reach’) make rapid advances in one’s career, have a meteoric rise: 正是靠着《Apprentice》这个电视节目, 他才真地~起来. It was by means of the Apprentice TV show that he really made rapid advances in his career. || 她历尽艰辛最后~. He got to the top of the tree by hard work. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
mature timber, useful person 9 成材 [-] chéngcái (become-timber) mature timber, useful person: 这棵 树已经~了. The tree has grown to full size. || 自学 ~ become a success from being self-taught || 父母都希望孩子早日~. Parents always want their children to be successful soon. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
be our for power, win promotion 10 升官 [-] shēngguān (ascend-position) be our for power, win promotion: ~发财win promotion and get rich '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
promote a higher position 11 晋升 [晉-] jìnshēng (promote-ascend) promote a higher position: ~为 教授be promoted professorship || 这份工作~机会很大. The job offers prospects of promotion. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
demote 25 贬职 [貶職] biǎnzhí (demote-position) demote: 被~ be demoted '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
poverty-stricken, in straitened circumstances 27 穷困潦倒 [窮---] qióngkùnliáodǎo (poor-stranded-dejected) poverty-stricken, in straitened circumstances: 陷入~的境地be reduced destitution '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
not match one’s position, lose face 28 掉价 [-價] diàojià (lower-status) not match one’s position, lose face: 她觉得大学毕业以后在饭馆当服务员很~. She feels it is beneath her to be a restaurant waitress after graduating from college. '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
poor show, reveal one’s incompetence (or inadequacy) 32 献丑 [獻醜] xiànchǒu (show-immature) (speaking of one’s own performance) poor show, reveal one’s incompetence (or inadequacy): 在专家 面前~. make a poor show in facing an expert '136 Contented, frustrated 得意, 失意 (déyì, shīyì)
lose face, disgraced, embarrassed 35 丢人现眼 [--現-] diūrénxiànyǎn (lose-face-appear-ambarrassed) lose face, disgraced, embarrassed: 真~！What a disgrace! || 中国父母认为 孩子考不上好大学是~的事情. Chinese parents think it’s a disgrace that their children can’t get into good colleges. '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
benefit from association with sb. or sth. 6 沾光 [-] zhānguāng (touch-honor) benefit from association with sb. or sth.: 让孩子~ allow kids benefit from association '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
be murdered 18 遇害 [-] yùhài (encounter-murder) be murdered: 不幸~ be unfortunately murdered '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
meet with, encounter 20 遭到 [-] zāodào (suffer-suffix) meet with, encounter: ~拒绝 meet with refusal || ~反对 meet with disapproval || ~困难 encounter difficulties '137 To bless, to suffer 保佑, 受灾 (bǎoyòu, shòuzāi)
have something stolen 27 失窃 [-竊] shīqiè (lost-stolen) have something stolen: 国宝~ have a national treasure be stolen || 文物~ stolen artifacts '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 '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
经济~ economic development || 人的~ human development || ~很快 develop quickly 1 发展 [發-] fāzhǎn (grow-expand) 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)
make progress, ambitious to improve oneself 3 上进 [-進] shàngjìn (up-advance) make progress, ambitious to improve oneself: 追求~ pursue progress || ~心 desire do better || 不断~ keep moving forward '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
anticipate, preempt 21 抢先 [搶-] qiǎngxiān (rush-ahead) anticipate, preempt: ~一步 think one step ahead || ~公开 anticipate the public || ~进入市场 preemptively enter the market '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
compare 23 攀比 [-] pānbǐ (compare unrealistically-compete) compare: 盲目~ blind comparisons || 相互~ mutual comparison || 跟别人~ compared with someone else '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
meeting, gathering, party 27 聚会 [-會] jùhuì (gather-meet) meeting, gathering, party: 同学~ classmate reunion || 参加~ attend parties || 三次~ three meetings '139 To develop, to separate 发展, 分离 (fāzhǎn, fēnlí)
family members living apart 35 分居 [-] fēnjū (separate-dwell) family members living apart: 夫妻~ husband and wife living separately || ~两地 family members living in two places '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
manage 2 管理 [-] guǎnlǐ (administer-manage) manage: ~一个公司 manage a company || 严格 (yángé) ~ strict management || 加强 ~ strong management 407 '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
sign for something 4 签收 [簽-] qiānshōu (sign-receive) sign for something: ~文件 sign for a file || ~日期 date of signing || 收款人~ sign for the payee '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
administer, govern, improve 6 治理 [-] zhìlǐ (govern-manage) administer, govern, improve: ~环境 improve the environment || ~图书市场 administer a book market || ~ 国 家administer a country '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
monopolize everything, undertake to do everything by oneself 14 包办 [-辦] bāobàn (completely-handle) monopolize everything, undertake to do everything by oneself: ~婚姻 forced into an arranged marriage || 一手~ monopolize, keep everything in one’s own hands || ~酒席 take care of everything for banquets '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
~问题 deal with a question || ~关系 handle a relationship || ~邮件 dispose of mail 21 处理 [處-] chǔlǐ (handle-manage) 140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
arrange, manage, take care of 22 料理 [-] liàolǐ (arrange-manage) arrange, manage, take care of: ~家务 do housework || ~自己的生活 take care of oneself || ~丧事(sāngshì) make arrangements for a funeral '140 To manage, to handle 经营, 处理 (jīngyíng, chǔlǐ)
manage, run 35 经营 [經營] jīngyíng (manage-run) manage, run: ~一家书店 run a bookstore || 私人/ 集体 (jítǐ) ~ private/ collective operation || ~这家工厂多 年 has managed this factory for many years '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
manipulate 4 操纵 [-縱] cāozòng (hold-free) manipulate: ~市场 manipulate market || ~飞船 manipulate spacecraft || ~机器manipulate machine '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
dominate 6 支配 [-] zhīpèi (dominate-apportion) dominate: ~自然dominate nature || ~金钱dominate money || ~现实dominate reality '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
have sth. all to oneself, monopolize, take over 7 独占 [獨佔] dúzhàn (oneself-occupy) have sth. all to oneself, monopolize, take over: ~市场monopolize the market || ~国际舞台monopolize the international stage '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
monopolize 8 垄断 [壟斷] lǒngduàn (ridge-occupy) monopolize: ~世界市场monopolize the world market || ~科学技术monopolize science and technology '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
command 12 指挥 [-揮] zhǐhuī (direct-command) command: ~行动command action || ~交通command traffic || 直接 ~ direct command '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
听上级~pending further instructions from the higher authorities || 下达~give instructions || ~明 确clear instructions 13 指示 [-] zhǐshì (point-show) 141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
~世界rule the world || 在清 朝政府的~下 under the rule of Qing government 16 统治 [統-] tǒngzhì (administer-rule) 141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
be in power, in office, at the helm of state 17 执政 [執-] zhízhèng (take charge of-administration) be in power, in office, at the helm of state: 轮流~ take turns in power || 上台~ came power || 联合~ coalition government || ~党ruling party '141 To control 控制 (kòngzhì)
take charge of, manage, preside over 20 主持 [-] zhǔchí (preside-hold) take charge of, manage, preside over: ~工作 take charge of the work || ~一台晚会 host an evening party || ~会议 preside over the meeting '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
order, command, cause ab. to 14 令 [-] lìng (order, make) order, command, cause ab. to: ~人不满 make someone dissatisfied || ~我吃惊 surprise me || ~他马上回去 command him go back soon '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
command 15 命令 [-] mìnglìng (command-order) command: ~孩子马上睡觉 command children to go bed at once || 高声~ command loudly || ~老公做饭 command her husband to cook '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
have a meeting 18 开会 [開會] kāihuì (have-meeting) have a meeting: 今天~ have a meeting today || 开大会 have a big meeting || 开职工大会 general staff meeting '142 To decide, to announce 决议, 宣布 (juéyì, xuānbù)
define, fix, determine 23 确定 [確-] quèdìng (firmly-decide) define, fix, determine: ~目标 determine the target || ~期限 fix a time frame || 很难~ be hard to determine '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
place, placement 6 安置 [-] ānzhì (arrange-place) place, placement: ~待业青年 place unemployed young people || ~难民 (nànmín) place refugees || ~在这儿 be placed here '143 To arrange 安排 (ānpái)
government-sponsored 15 公派 [-] gōngpài (government-send) government-sponsored: ~留 学government-sponsored overseas education '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
~出勤 check on school attendance || ~原因look into reasons || ~眼睛have an eye examination 1 查 [-] chá (check, inspect) check, look into: ~出勤 check on school attendance || ~原因look into reasons || ~眼睛have an eye examination'144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
~作业 examine homework || 再~一遍 examine one more time || 细心~ careful examination 3 检查 [檢-] jiǎnchá (examine-investigate) 144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
examine (plans, proposals, etc.), censor (books, films, etc.) 4 审查 [審-] shěnchá (censor-inspect) examine (plans, proposals, etc.), censor (books, films, etc.): ~经费 check up on the funds || ~论文review papers|| 电影~ censor a movie '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
examine and approve, examine and give instructions 8 审批 [審-] shěnpī (check-approve) examine and approve, examine and give instructions: ~项目 approve a project || 严格~ strict approval || 通过~ pass approval '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
examine 9 评审 [評審] píngshěn (review-examine) examine: 严格~ strict examination || ~科技成果 examine technological achievements '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
~员 工supervise the staff || ~工作 supervise work || 互相~ mutual supervision 17 监督 [監-] jiāndū (supervise-superintend) 144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
monitor 18 监视 [監視] jiānshì (monitor-view) monitor: 密切~ closely monitor || ~敌人 monitor the enemy || ~大气变化 monitor climate change '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
monitor 19 监听 [監聽] jiāntīng (monitor-listen) monitor: 电子~ computer monitor || ~谈话 listen a conversation || 秘密~ secretly monitoring '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
monitor 20 监测 [監測] jiāncè (monitor-measure) monitor: 环境~ environmental monitoring || ~温度变化monitor temperature variation || 污染~ pollution monitoring '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
市场~ market assessment || 技术~ technological assessment 27 评估 [評-] pínggū (review-assess) 144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
comment 28 评论 [評論] pínglùn (comment-discuss) comment: ~天下大事 comment on world events || ~这个人 comment on this person || ~政治 discuss politics '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
examine, check up on, review 31 考核 [-] kǎohé (review-check) examine, check up on, review: 定期~ routine check || ~干部 assess a cadre || 年终~ annual staff performance review '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
~市长 elect a mayor || 民主, 投票~ democratic election || 参加~ take part in an election 34 选举 [選舉] xuǎnjǔ (select-elect) 144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
enroll, admit, recruit 40 录取 [錄-] lùqǔ (record-choose) enroll, admit, recruit: ~ 学生 enroll students || ~五个 admit five people || 择优~ merit-based admission '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
promote 45 提拔 [-] tíbá (raise-promote) promote: ~干部 promote a cadre || ~为主 任 promote director || 得到~ receive a promotion '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
depose from office 50 免职 [-職] miǎnzhí (depose-post) depose from office: 被~ was removed from office || 依法~ legally remove from office '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
step down from the stage or platform, fall out of power, leave office 52 下台 [-臺] xiàtái (leave-stage) step down from the stage or platform, fall out of power, leave office: 轰~ hoot sb. off the platform, oust sb. from office (or power) || 总统快~了. The president will leave office soon. '144 To evaluate, to appoint 考评, 任用 (kǎopíng, rènyòng)
change personnel upon completion of a term of office 54 换届 [換屆] huànjiè (shift-term) change personnel upon completion of a term of office: ~选举 election at expiration of office terms '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
城市~ urban construction || 经济/文化~ economic/cultural construction || 搞~ do construction 6 建设 [-設] jiànshè (build-establish) 145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
do, run, manage 10 办 [辦] bàn (handle, do) do, run, manage: ~厂 run a factory || ~学 run a school || ~教育 manage education '145 To approve, to establish 批准, 建立 (pīzhǔn, jiànlì)
permission, permit 31 许可 [許-] xǔkě (permit-allowed) permission, permit: 获得~ get the permission || 未经~ without permission || 条件~ conditions permit '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
promote, popularize 2 推广 [-廣] tuīguǎng (promote-expand) promote, popularize: ~经验 promote experience || ~新技术 promote new technologies || ~普通话 promote Mandarin Chinese '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
~婚姻法 propagate the marriage law || ~佛教 (Fójiào) promote Buddhism || 广告~ advertising 427 3 宣传 [-傳] xuānchuán (propagate-broadcast) 146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
hype, promote in the media 4 炒作 [-] chǎozuò (hype-make) hype, promote in the media: ~新电影 hype for that new movie || 媒体喜欢~名人丑闻. The media likes to hype up celebrity scandals. '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
motivate, arouse, agitate 7 鼓动 [-動] gǔdòng (incite-mobilize) motivate, arouse, agitate: ~大家 arouse the masses || ~观众 motivate audience || ~人心 agitate the heart '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
advocate, promote 11 提倡 [-] tíchàng (promote-advocate) advocate, promote: 大力~ vigorously advocate || ~竞争 (jìngzhēng) advocate competition || ~国货 promote national products '146 To promote, to forbid 宣传, 禁止 (xuānchuán, jìnzhǐ)
terminate, relieve 16 解除 [-] jiěchú (relieve-eliminate) terminate, relieve: ~关系 terminate a relationship || ~烦恼 relieve anxiety || ~合同 terminate a contract '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
praise, commend 1 表扬 [-揚] biǎoyáng (commend-praise) praise, commend: 受到~ be praised || 得到~ receive praises || ~孩子 praise kids '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
~新人 reward newbies || 物质~ material reward || 受到/给予~ receive/give an award 3 奖励 [獎勵] jiǎnglì (reward-award) 147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
impose a fine, fine 5 罚款 [罰-] fákuǎn (penalize-money) impose a fine, fine: ~五元 fines 5 yuan || 乱~ impose an unjustifiable fine || 予以~ impose a fine '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
经济~ economic sanctions || ~这个国家 sanctions against this country || 严厉~ tough sanctions 7 制裁 [-] zhìcái (restrict-reduce) 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 '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
corporal punishment 10 体罚 [體罰] tǐfá (physical-punish) corporal punishment: ~学生 make corporal punishment on students || 受~ receive corporal punishment || 实施~ impose corporal punishment '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
self-criticism, review, examine 12 检讨 [檢討] jiǎntǎo (examine-condemn) self-criticism, review, examine: ~错误 examine mistakes || 生活 ~ life review || 作~ make a self-criticism '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
深 化~ deepen/intensify the reform || 课程~ curriculum reform || ~制度 reform institution/system 13 改革 [-] gǎigé (reform-change) 147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
seclude/isolate a country from the outside world 18 闭关锁国 [閉關鎖國] bìguānsuǒguó (close-frontier-lock-country) seclude/isolate a country from the outside world: 长期~ a long-term isolation from the outside world '147 To praise, to punish, to reform 奖励, 惩罚, 改革 (jiǎnglì, chéngfá, gǎigé)
isolation from the outside world 19 闭关自守 [閉關--] bìguānzìshǒu (close-frontier-self-guard) isolation from the outside world: 经济上~, 不能使国家富强. A closed economy will not put a country on the way to prosperity '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
attract investment 3 招商 [-] zhāoshāng (attract-business) attract investment: 中国地方政 府积极采取措施~. The Chinese local government takes many measures to invite investment. '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
~牛奶 import milk || ~食品 import food || ~电视机 import TVs. 6 进口 [進-] jìnkǒu (enter-port) 148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
import, input 7 输入 [輸-] shūrù (convey-in) import, input: ~橘子 import oranges || ~中 国 import to China || 大量~ greatly import '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
mail order 17 邮购 [郵購] yóugòu (mail-order) mail order: ~奶粉 mail order milk powder || ~新娘 mail order a bride '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
dumping 26 倾销 [傾銷] qīngxiāo (dump-sell) dumping: ~ 土豆 dumping potatoes || 低价~ dumping goods at a low price '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
sell well, be in great demand 29 畅销 [暢銷] chàngxiāo (smooth-sell) sell well, be in great demand: 在 市场上~ sell well in market || 产品~ products are sold well || ~全国 be sold well all over the country '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
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)
make money, earn money 42 挣钱 [掙錢] zhèngqián (make-money) make money, earn money: 挣大钱 make lots of money || ~多/少 earn much/little money '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
make money, earn money 44 赚钱 [賺錢] zhuànqián (earn-money) make money, earn money: 赚大钱 earn much money || 赚一点钱 earn little money '148 Trade, deals 贸易 (màoyì)
deduct a percentage from a sum of money, draw a percentage 48 提成 [-] tíchéng (draw-percentage) deduct a percentage from a sum of money, draw a percentage: 高额 (gāo’é) ~ deduct a percentage from a high sum of money || 利润 (lìrùn) ~ draw a percentage from the profit '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
manage money matters 1 理财 [-財] lǐcái (manage-money) manage money matters: 善于 ~ be good at managing money matters || ~有方 manage money matters very well '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
~房地 产 invest in real estate || ~银行 investment bank || 在教育上~ invest in education 2 投资 [-資] tóuzī (invest-capital/money) 149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
levy, collect, impose, expropriation 7 征收 [徵-] zhēngshōu (impose-collect) levy, collect, impose, expropriation: ~消费税 levy excise duties || 直接~ direct expropriation '149 Investment 投资 (tóuzī)
submit, pay 8 交 [-] jiāo (cross, deliver, pay) submit, pay: ~作业submit one’s homework || ~学费 pay tuition fee || ~税 pay taxes '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
reimbursement, be reimbursed 4 报销 [報銷] bàoxiāo (report-reimburse) reimbursement, be reimbursed: ~ 医疗费 the reimbursement of medical expenses || ~路费 the reimbursement of traveling expenses || 全部~ be reimbursed one hundred percent '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
lose, compensate for 13 赔 [賠] péi (compensate, lose) lose, compensate for: ~钱 lose money || ~本 sustain losses in business || ~东西 compensate for sth. '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
compensate for, reimbursement 14 赔偿 [賠償] péicháng (compensate-refund) compensate for, reimbursement: ~损失 compensate for loss || ~财产损失 compensate for damage to property || 经济~ financial reimbursement '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
spend money 19 花钱 [-錢] huāqián (spend-money) spend money: 少~, 多办事 spend less money, do more work '150 Accounting 会计 (kuàijì)
购房~ a house down payment || 交~ make a down payment 23 首付 [-] shǒufù (initial-payment) 151 To accumulate 积累 (jīlěi)
remain, be left 14 剩 [-] shèng (be left) remain, be left: ~最后一个 the last person left || ~四个人 remain four people || ~一半时间 the half of time left '151 To accumulate 积累 (jīlěi)
remain, be left 15 剩下 [-] shèngxià (left-remain) remain, be left: ~三棵树 three trees left || ~五块钱 five yuan left || ~半个面包 half a loaf of bread left '151 To accumulate 积累 (jīlěi)
loss money in business 19 亏本 [虧-] kuīběn (loss-capital) loss money in business: 长期 ~ money loss in business in a long period || ~出售 short sale, sell at a loss || ~生产 produce at a loss '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
refurbishment, renovate 10 翻新 [-] fānxīn (refurbish-new) refurbishment, renovate: 花样~ various innovations || ~花色品种 renovate various assortments '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
make, produce, manufacture 23 制造 [製-] zhìzào (make-build) make, produce, manufacture: ~武器 produce weapons || ~家具 make furniture || 国内~ manufacture/produce in home country '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
make, produce, manufacture 24 制作 [製-] zhìzuò (make-do) make, produce, manufacture: ~金器 make goldware || ~点心 make pastry || ~动画片 produce animated cartoons '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
counterfeit, reproduce, imitate 27 仿造 [-] fǎngzào (imitate-make) counterfeit, reproduce, imitate: ~宝石 imitation gemstone '152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
自然~ natural fermentation || 充分~ full fermentation || 容易~ easily fermented 32 发酵 [發-] fājiào (rise-ferment) 152 To build, to make 建造, 加工 (jiànzào, jiāgōng)
make, produce, manufacture 34 生产 [-産] shēngchǎn (make-produce) make, produce, manufacture: ~鞋子 produce shoes || ~石油 produce petroleum || 中国~ made in China '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
repair, fix, mend 1 修 [-] xiū (decorate, repair) repair, fix, mend: ~车 repair cars || ~门窗 repair doors and windows || ~洗衣机 repair washing machines '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)
repair, fix, mend 5 修理 [-] xiūlǐ (repair-mend) repair, fix, mend: ~电器 repair electrical appliances || ~自行车 repair bicycles || 汽车 ~ repair cars '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
examine and repair, overhaul 6 检修 [檢-] jiǎnxiū (examine-repair) examine and repair, overhaul: ~发 动机 examine and repair engines || 飞机 ~ overhaul aircrafts || 定期~ regular overhauling '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
decorate, set off, embellish 15 装饰 [裝飾] zhuāngshì (decorate-ornament) decorate, set off, embellish: ~会场 decorate a conference venue || ~房间 decorate rooms || ~豪华 (háohuá) luxurious decoration '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
~主义 environmentalism || (不) 利于~ be (not) beneficial to the environment || 重视 ~ pay attention to environment 19 环保 [環-] huánbǎo (environment-protect) 153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
measure, gauge 21 测 [測] cè (to measure) measure, gauge: ~身高 measure sb.’s height || ~温度 gauge temperatures || ~距离 measure distance '153 To repair, to maintain 修理, 维护 (xiūlǐ, wéihù)
measure, gauge 22 测量 [測-] cèliáng (measure-gauge) measure, gauge: ~水位 measure the water level || ~长度 measure the length || ~深度depth measurement '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 '154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
~书 print books || ~画 print paintings || ~钞票 chāopiào) print money 1 印 [-] yìn (seal, print) 154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
自动~ automatic typesetting || 电脑~ computerized typesetting 11 排版 [-] páibǎn (set-printing plate) 154 To publish 出版 (chūbǎn)
~著作 publish a monograph || ~小说 publish a novel || 即将~ be published immediately/soon 13 出版 [-] chūbǎn (publish-printing plate) 156 To travel 出行 (chūxíng)
take, embark 20 乘 [-] chéng (ascend, ride) take, embark: ~火车 take a train || ~船 by ship || ~飞机 take a flight '157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
交通~ communication and transportation || 铁路~ railway transportation || ~食物 transport food 1 运输 [運輸] yùnshū (transport-convey) 157 Transportation 交通 (jiāotōng)
transfuse, transmit, deliver 3 输 [輸] shū (transport, convey) transfuse, transmit, deliver: ~血 transfuse blood || ~电 transmit electricity || ~水 deliver water '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
~儿童 educate children || ~子女 educate someone’s kids 2 教育 [-] jiàoyù (educate-nurture) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
transmit, pass on, hand down 3 传 [傳] chuán (pass on) transmit, pass on, hand down: ~给下一代 pass on to the next generation || 把经验~下去 hand experiences down || 父~子 transmit from the father to the son '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
~读者 inspire/ enlighten readers || 有~ have inspiration/enlightenment || 得到/受到 ~ get inspiration/enlightenment 14 启发 [啓發] qǐfā (enlighten-inspire) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
demonstrate 15 示范 [-範] shìfàn (demonstrate-model) demonstrate: 重点~ a key demonstration || 当面~ site demonstration || 做~ make a demonstration '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
提一个醒 give a reminder || 再三~她 remind her again and again || 互相~ remind each other 17 提醒 [-] tíxǐng (remind-clear) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
examine 20 考 [-] kǎo (aged, strike, examine) examine: ~外语 take an examination/test of foreign languages || ~大学 the university entrance exam || ~不上 fail exams '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
参加~ take an exam || 通过~ pass an exam || 公开~ public examination 21 考试 [-試] kǎoshì (examine-test) 158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
oral test/examination 23 口试 [-試] kǒushì (oral-test) oral test/examination: 参加~ take an oral test/examination || 进行 ~ take an oral test/examination || 汉语 ~ an oral test for Mandarin Chinese '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
mid-term exam 24 期中考试 [---試] qīzhōngkǎoshì (term-middle-exam) mid-term exam: 举行~ hold a mid-term exam || 参加~ take a mid-term exam '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
make-up examination 27 补考 [補-] bǔkǎo (make up-exam) make-up examination: ~两次 makeup examination twice || ~成绩 grade for make-up examinations || 进行~ take a make-up examination '158 To teach 教学 (jiàoxué)
imperial competitive examination 29 科举 [-舉] kējǔ (subject-increased) imperial competitive examination: ~考试 imperial competitive examination || 废~ abolish the imperial competitive examination '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
remember by rote, recite from memory 15 背 [-] bèi (back of the body, turn around, recite by memory) remember by rote, recite from memory: ~ 生词 recite vocabulary || ~课文 recite text || ~了三遍 recite three times '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
imitate, model on 24 模仿 [-] mófǎng (model-imitate) imitate, model on: ~欧洲 model on Europe || ~动作 copy movements || 机械地~ imitate mechanically '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
~日语 independently study Japanese || ~成才 self-taught || ~新知识 self-study new information 25 自学 [-學] zìxué (self-learn) study independently: ~日语 independently study Japanese || ~成才 self-taught || ~新知识 self-study new information '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
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 '159 To study, to read 学习, 阅读
compose, write 37 作 [-] zuò (get up, do, write) compose, write: ~文章 write an article || ~曲 compose a song || ~评价 write an assessment '160 Research 研究 (yánjiū)
manufacture 4 研制 [-製] yánzhì (research-make) manufacture: ~新产品 manufacture new products || ~飞机 manufacture a plane || ~药物 develop a drug '160 Research 研究 (yánjiū)
summarize, generalize 11 概括 [-] gàikuò (generalize-summarize) summarize, generalize: 高度~ highly generalized || 加以~ be summarized || 进行~ summarize '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
write, compose 2 写作 [寫-] xiězuò (write-compose) write, compose: ~小说 write a novel || 新闻~ write news || 认真~ serious writing '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
compile, write 4 编写 [編寫] biānxiě (compile-write) compile, write: ~剧本write a play || ~课本compile a textbook || ~词典compile a dictionary '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
compile, edit 5 编辑 [編輯] biānjí (compile-edit) compile, edit: ~新闻 edit news || ~教 材 compile teaching materials || ~刊物 (kānwù) edit a publication '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
edit, compile 6 编 [編] biān (put in order, compile, write) edit, compile: ~故事 compile a story || ~词典 edit a dictionary || ~一本书 edit a book '161 To write 写作 (xiězuò)
look over, examine 9 查看 [-] chákàn (check-look) look over, examine: ~ 账目examine the accounts || ~ 证件 examine the identification '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)
一场~ one performance || 看~ watch a performance || ~节目 the show’s program 1 演出 [-] yǎnchū (act-open) 162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
~一个节目 perform a show || 体育~ sport performance || 观看~ watch a show 2 表演 [-] biǎoyǎn (show-act) 162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
opening performance, debut 6 首演 [-] shǒuyǎn (first-performance) opening performance, debut: ~成 功 successful premiere || 在华~ debut in China || 举行~ hold an opening performance '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
sing in a performance 11 演唱 [-] yǎnchàng (perform-sing) sing in a performance: ~一首歌 perform a song || 登台~ sing on stage || ~民歌 perform a folk song '162 Performance 演出 (yǎnchū)
give a musical performance 20 演奏 [-] yǎnzòu (perform-play music) give a musical performance: ~乐 器 musical performance || ~乐曲 perform a piece of music || ~小提琴 perform on the violin '164 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
学~ study swimming || 游了半 小时泳 swim for half an hour || 去~ go swimming 10 游泳 [-] yóuyǒng (swim-swim) 164 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
mountain climbing 13 登山 [-] dēngshān (climb-mountain) mountain climbing: 登一次山 climb one mountain || 登高山 climb a tall mountain || 喜欢~ enjoy mountain climbing '164 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
rock climbing 14 攀岩 [-] pānyán (climb-rock) rock climbing: ~比赛 rock climbing competition || ~运动 the movement of rock climbing '164 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
competition 20 竞赛 [競賽] jìngsài (compete-match) competition: 体育~ sports competition || 参加 ~ take part in a competition '164 Sports, games 运动, 比赛 (yùndòng, bǐsài)
compete 21 竞争 [競爭] jìngzhēng (compete-contend) compete: 同他们~ compete with them || 公开~ public competition || 互相 ~ compete with each other '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
chemotherapy 13 化疗 [-療] huàliáo (chemical-therapy) chemotherapy: ~三次 get chemotherapy three times || 进行~ be undergoing chemotherapy '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
medical treatment 18 医疗 [醫療] yīliáo (cure-treat) medical treatment: 公费/免费~ statepaid/free medical treatment || 农村~ rural medical treatment || ~费用 medical treatment for a fee '165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
~合格 checkup met the standards || 健康~ health checkup || 参加~ undergo a health checkup 19 体检 [體檢] tǐjiǎn (physical-examination) 165 Medical treatment 医治 (yīzhì)
~疾病 prevent and treat diseases || ~地方病 prevent and treat endemic diseases || ~艾滋病 (àizībìng) prevent and treat AIDS 20 防治 [-] fángzhì (prevent-treat) 166 Struggle 斗争 (dòuzhēng)
fight against somebody for something 6 争夺 [爭奪] zhēngduó (fight-grab) fight against somebody for something: ~奖牌 fight for medals || ~市场 vie for the market || ~冠军 fight for the championship '166 Struggle 斗争 (dòuzhēng)
march, demonstration 10 游行 [遊-] yóuxíng (parade-march) march, demonstration: 上 街~ march on the streets || 学生~ student protest || 参加~ take part in a demonstration '167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
~困境 break through a dilemma || ~记录 break a record || 重大 ~ major breakthrough 20 突破 [-] tūpò (break-broken) 167 To attack, to defend 进攻, 防守 (jìngōng, fángshǒu)
~是中国古代战争中经常使用的 一种策略. Feinting to the east and attacking to the west is a common tactic used in ancient Chinese warfare. 25 声东击西 [聲東擊-] shēngdōngjīxī (feint-east-attack-west) feint to the east and attack to the west (create a diversion): ~是中国古代战争中经常使用的 一种策略. Feinting to the east and attacking to the west is a common tactic used in ancient Chinese warfare. '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
提出~ put forth an appeal || ~理由 reason for appealing || 到处~ many appeals 477 6 申诉 [-訴] shēnsù (appeal-accusation) 169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
inform against someone 9 检举 [檢舉] jiǎnjǔ (select-report) inform against someone: 公开~ publicly inform || ~不法行为 report wrongdoing || ~贪官 inform on corrupt officials '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
admit guilt 18 认罪 [認-] rènzuì (admit-guilt) admit guilt: 低头~ plead guilty || ~悔过 plead guilty and repent '169 Lawsuit 诉讼 (sùsòng)
confess, admit 19 供 [-] gòng (confess) confess, admit: ~认 confess || 招~ confess crimes || ~出罪行 confess for the crime '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
order the arrest of someone 4 通缉 [-緝] tōngjī (order-seize) order the arrest of someone: ~逃犯 (táofàn) order the arrest of a fugitive || 公开~ publicly order an arrest || 正式~ formal arrest warrant '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
track down (something illegal) 7 查获 [-獲] cháhuò (inspect-get) track down (something illegal): ~毒品 track down drugs || ~假药 track down fake medicine || ~非法枪支 track down illegal firearms '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
interrogate, examine 16 审问 [審問] shěnwèn (try-inquire) interrogate, examine: ~犯人 interrogate a criminal || ~案件 examine a case || 反复~ repeatedly interrogate '170 To arrest, trial 逮捕, 审判 (dàibǔ, shěnpàn)
pronounce judgment 25 宣判 [-] xuānpàn (pronounce-judgment) pronounce judgment: ~死刑 sentence to the death penalty || 公开~ publicly sentence || 当庭~ pronounce judgment in court '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
commit a crime 1 犯罪 [-] fànzuì (commit-crime) commit a crime: 犯了什么罪 committed what crime? || 犯了大罪 commit a big crime || 犯了盗窃罪 be a thief '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
commit a crime 5 作案 [-] zuòàn (commit-crime) commit a crime: 共同 ~ jointly break a law || 多次~ repeatedly break laws || 连续~ serial law-breaking '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
murder 8 杀害 [殺-] shāhài (kill-murder) murder: ~动物 kill an animal || 残 忍(cánrěn)地~了他的同事 murdered his colleague brutally '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
violent crime, commit a violent act 9 行凶 [-兇] xíngxiōng (do-violence) violent crime, commit a violent act: 企图~ attempt a violent crime || ~杀人 violently kill someone || 疯狂 (fēngkuáng) ~ crazy attack '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)
money laundering 18 洗钱 [-錢] xǐqián (launder-money) money laundering: 黑帮 ~ gangster laundering money || 越洋~ money laundering across the ocean || ~网络 launder money online '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
a currently widespread fraud in PRC involving deliberately crashing cars then demanding compensation 21 碰瓷 [-] pèngcí (crash-porcelain) a currently widespread fraud in PRC involving deliberately crashing cars then demanding compensation: ~骗钱 crash a car to get money '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
embezzle 23 贪污 [貪-] tānwū (corrupt-embezzle) embezzle: ~公款 embezzle public funds || ~粮食 embezzle food '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
take, embezzle 28 侵吞 [-] qīntūn (infringe-swallow) take, embezzle: ~国家财产 embezzle national property || ~公款 take public funds 483 '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
take, embezzle 30 侵占 [-佔] qīnzhàn (infringe-take) take, embezzle: ~教育经费 embezzle education funding || ~财产 seize property || 非法~ illegally seize '171 To violate (a law), 违法 (wéifǎ)
skim off (embezzle) 31 克扣 [剋-] kèkòu (embezzle-deduct) skim off (embezzle): ~工资 skim off of wages || ~生活费 embezzle from living expenses || 任意 (rènyì) ~ embezzle at will '172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
imprison 7 关押 [關-] guānyā (imprison-take into custody) imprison: ~ 犯人 imprison a criminal || ~五年 imprison for five years '172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
amnesty 15 大赦 [-] dàshè (great-pardon) amnesty: ~天下 amnesty for everything || ~囚犯 pardon a prisoner || 实行~ give amnesty '172 To punish, to pardon 惩罚, 赦免 (chéngfá, shèmiǎn)
exempt from punishment 16 免刑 [-] miǎnxíng (release-punishment) exempt from punishment: 一 人~ exempt someone from punishment '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
palm reading 15 看手相 [-] kànshǒuxiàng (read-palm) palm reading: 给他~ read his palm '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
marry to ward off a sickness 19 冲喜 [沖-] chōngxǐ (counteract-wedding) marry to ward off a sickness: 娶媳妇~ marry a woman to cure a sickness '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)
practice Buddhism or Taoism 22 修行 [-] xiūxíng (correct-behavior) practice Buddhism or Taoism: 带 发~ bring the practice of Buddhism/Taoism || 刻苦~ strictly practice Buddhism/Taoism || 出家~ leave home to be a monk or nun '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
Once on person reaches enlightenment, his pets also go to heaven (one person’s success benefits those around them). 24 一人得道, 鸡犬升天 [----, 雞---] yīréndédào, jīquǎnshēngtiān (one-person-getThe Way, chicken-dog-ascend-heaven) Once on person reaches enlightenment, his pets also go to heaven (one person’s success benefits those around them).: 他当了大官以后, 整个家族的人都得到了好处, 真是~. When he '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
abstain from eating meat 25 吃斋 [-齋] chīzhāi (eat-vegetarian diet) abstain from eating meat: 长 期~ stop eating meat for a long time || ~念佛 abstain from meat and pray to Buddha || ~打坐 abstain from meat while meditating '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
preach, give a sermon 28 布道 [佈-] bùdào (preach-gospel) preach, give a sermon: 传经~ pass on doctrine in a sermon || 开坛~ preach at the altar '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
enlightenment, transformation 31 点化 [點-] diǎnhuà (enlighten-transform) enlightenment, transformation: ~众生 enlighten beings || ~凡人 transform a mortal '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
moment of enlightenment, satori 32 顿悟 [頓-] dùnwù (sudden-enlightenment) moment of enlightenment, satori: ~这个道理 a moment of realizing the Daoist truth || ~成佛 a moment of Buddhist enlightenment '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
monks’ begging 34 化缘 [-緣] huàyuán (beg-alms) monks’ begging: 外出~ go out begging (as a monk) || 四处~ beg everywhere (as a monk) '173 Religious activities 宗教活动 (zōngjiào huódòng)
beg for vegetarian food (as a monk) 35 化斋 [-齋] huàzhāi (beg-vegetarian food) beg for vegetarian food (as a monk): 沿路~ beg for food on the road || 和尚 ~ Buddhist monk begging for food '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
互相~ mutual communication || 善于~ good at communicating || ~能力 ability to communicate 1 交际 [-際] jiāojì (associate-meet) 174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
pal up with someone 9 套近乎 [-] tàojìnhū (try to win-intimate) pal up with someone: 跟漂亮 姑娘~ pal up with a pretty girl '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
invite, make an appointment 10 约 [約] uē (cord, bind, arrange) invite, make an appointment: ~朋友去 吃饭 invite a friend to dinner || 我~他星期天见面. I have an appointment to meet him on Sunday. '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
~见面时间 arrange a meeting time || 遵守~ keep an appointment 11 约定 [約-] yuēdìng (arrange-decide) 174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
make an appointment 12 预约 [預約] yùyuē (forehand-arrange) make an appointment: ~服务 booking service || ~搬家 make an appointment to move || ~病人 make an appointment to see a patient '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
meet, pick up 27 接 [-] jiē (meet) meet, pick up: ~人 meet someone || ~孩子 pick up a kid || 去机场~他 go to the airport to meet him '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
meet with a visitor 29 会见 [會見] huìjiàn (meet-see) meet with a visitor: ~总统 meet with a president || ~外宾 meet with foreign guests || ~中国客人 meet with Chinese visitors '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 '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
accompany 31 陪 [-] péi (accompany) accompany: ~读 go with someone studying away from home || ~酒 drink with someone || ~聊 chat with someone '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
keep company 32 陪伴 [-] péibàn (accompany-accompany) keep company: ~客人 keep a visitor company || 轮流 (lúnliú) ~ keep company in turns '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
accompany (formal) 33 陪同 [-] péitóng (accompany-together) accompany (formal): ~代表团 参观 accompany the visiting delegation || 全程~ accompanied the whole way '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
see someone off 35 送行 [-] sòngxíng (see sb. off-departure) see someone off: 给她~ send him off || 为他~ have a going-away party for him || 到机场~ go to the airport to see him off '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
present, introduce someone 38 引见 [-見] yǐnjiàn (introduce-meet) present, introduce someone: 向总经 理~ present to the general manager || 把约翰~给玛丽 introduce John to Mary '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
recommend for admission to school 39 保送 [-] bǎosòng (recommend-send) recommend for admission to school: ~读博士 recommend to study for a Ph.D. || ~上大学recommend to go to college '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
recommend 40 推荐 [-薦] tuījiàn (recommend-recommend) recommend: ~ 一个学生 recommend a student || ~新书 recommend a new book '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
remain, stay, ask sb. to stay, keep sb. where he is, detain 48 留 [-] liú (stay, ask sb. stay) remain, stay, ask sb. to stay, keep sb. where he is, detain: ~他吃饭 ask him to stay for dinner || ~他当老板detain him to serve as boss || ~她半年 ask her to stay here for half a year '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
response to an emergency 53 应急 [應-] yìngjí (respond to-emergency) response to an emergency: 应应急 should respond to an emergency || ~办法 emergency responses || ~措 施 emergency measures '174 To socialize 交际 (jiāojì)
be perfunctory, go through the motions 54 敷衍 [-] fūyǎn (apply-disperse) be perfunctory, go through the motions: ~客人 be perfunctory towards guests || ~两句 two perfunctory remarks || 随 便~ casually perfunctory, half-hearted '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
mail 3 邮 [郵] yóu (post, mail) mail: ~一本书 mail one book '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
send by mail 4 邮寄 [郵-] yóujì (mail-send) send by mail: ~给学校 mail to the school || ~文件 mail a document || ~物品 mail goods '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
send by mail 6 寄 [-] jì (send, post) send by mail: ~信 send a letter || ~衣服 send clothes || ~钱 send money '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
remit, send 7 汇 [匯] huì (remit) remit, send: ~钱 remit money || ~现金 remit cash '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
remit money 8 汇款 [匯-] huìkuǎn (remit-money) remit money: 汇一笔款 remit a sum of money || 到邮局~ go to the post office to send money || 直接~ directly remit money '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
加以~ explain to someone || 详细地~ explain in detail || ~反复 explain repeatedly 11 说明 [說-] shuōmíng (explain-clear) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
在大会上 ~ speak at a big meeting || 电视~ talk on TV || 会, 爱~ will, love to present 13 讲话 [講話] jiǎnghuà (talk-word) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
与 他~ communicate with him || 互相~ mutual communication || ~思想, 感情, 经验 exchange ideas, feelings, experiences 14 交流 [-] jiāoliú (mutual-communicate) 175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
mention 18 提 [-] tí (hold, raise, ask, suggest) mention: ~意见 mention an opinion || ~问题 mention a question || ~要求 bring up a requirement '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
speak hesitantly (hem and haw) 30 吞吞吐吐 [-] tūntūntǔtǔ (swallow-reduplication-spit-reduplication) speak hesitantly (hem and haw): ~不敢说 hesitate over something you are afraid to say 495 '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
say everything on your mind 37 倾诉 [傾訴] qīngsù (totally-tell) say everything on your mind: ~烦恼 pour out troubles || 互相~ tell each other everything || 向人~ tell someone everything on your mind '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
frankly speaking, let’s not mince matters, not beat around the bush 42 打开天窗说亮话 [-開--說-話] dǎkāi tiānchuāng shuō liàng huà (open-roofwindow-speak-frank-word) frankly speaking, let’s not mince matters, not beat around the bush: 你~, 为什么不同意他们的婚事? Frankly speaking, why don’t you agree with their marriage? '175 To speak 说话 (shuōhuà)
keep nothing from each other 57 无话不说 [無話-說] wúhuàbùshu (no-word-can’t-talk) keep nothing from each other: 跟朋友~ keep nothing from a friend || 对媒体~ keep nothing from the media '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
~开会 notify publicly || 重 要~ important notification || 发~ send a notification 2 通知 [-] tōngzhī (pass on-known) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
在大会上~ speak at the conference || 第一个 ~ the first speech || ~一分钟 speak for one minute 6 发言 [發-] fāyán (deliver-speech) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
给他~ leave him a message || 电话~ phone message || 写~ write a message 19 留言 [-] liúyán (leave-words) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
admit 30 承认 [-認] chéngrèn (receive-recognize) admit: ~事实 admit a fact || ~错误 acknowledge an error || 得到~ receive an admission '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
~ 问题 discuss a question || 具体~ specific exposition || 多次~ many expositions 33 论述 [論-] lùnshù (discuss-narrate) 176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
mention 37 提起 [-] tíqǐ (mention-suffix) mention: ~这件事情 mention this thing || ~我的老板, . . . speaking of my boss, . . . || ~这个笑话 mention this joke '176 To express 表达 (biǎodá)
prompt, point out 38 提示 [-] tíshì (mention-hint) prompt, point out: 他~她时间不早了. He hinted her that time is late. || ~他还书 prompt him to return a book || ~几点 point out a few things '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
make a comment on an issue, a proposal etc., make a complaint 3 提意见 [--見] tíyìjiàn (raise-opinion) make a comment on an issue, a proposal etc., make a complaint: 给领导~ give a leader suggestion || 我要见 你们经理~. I want to see your manager to file a complaint. '177 To criticize 批评 (pīpíng)
satirize, mock 13 讽刺 [諷-] fěngcì (satirize-mock) satirize, mock: ~别人 mock others || ~现实 mock reality '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
praise, commend 4 称赞 [稱讚] chēngzàn (claim-eulogize) praise, commend: ~他中文说 得很好 praise him for speaking Chinese very well || 受到~ receive praise || 值得~ worthy of praise '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
admire, praise 5 赞美 [讚-] zànměi (eulogize-praise) admire, praise: ~自然 admire nature || ~女性 admire women || 一致~ unanimously praise '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
encourage, recommend 13 劝 [勸] quàn (encourage, persuade) encourage, recommend: ~他休息 encourage him to rest || ~爸爸 advise your father || ~几句 a few words of encouragement '178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
自我~ self-consolation || ~她的父母 comfort her parents || ~的话 comforting words 20 安慰 [-] ānwèi (comfort-comfort) 178 To praise, to congratulate 赞扬, 祝贺 (zànyáng, zhùhè)
express sympathy 21 慰问 [-問] wèiwèn (comfort-extend regards) express sympathy: ~老人 express sympathy for the elderly || 表示~ show sympathy || 亲切~ kindly express sympathy '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
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)
goodbye, until we meet again 16 再会 [-會] zàihuì (again-meet) goodbye, until we meet again: 明天~ see you tomorrow '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
I’ve been looking forward to meeting you 25 久仰 [-] jiǔyǎng (long-admire) I’ve been looking forward to meeting you: ~大名. I’ve been looking forward to meeting you for a long time. '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
forget your manners 28 失态 [-態] shītài (lose-manner) forget your manners: 过分~ misbehave excessively || 人前~ forget your manners in front of people || 酒后~ forget your manners while drunk '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
good morning (formal) 30 您早 [-] nínzǎo (you-good morning) good morning (formal) '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
good morning 31 早上好 [-] zǎoshànghǎo (morning-good) good morning '179 To thank, to apologize 感謝, 道歉 (gǎnxiè, dàoqiàn), greet 问候 (wènhòu)
good morning (polite) 32 早安 [-] zǎo’ān (morning-well) good morning (polite) '180 To request 请求 (qǐngqiú)
beg for mercy 7 求饶 [-饒] qiúráo (beg-forgive) beg for mercy: 跪地~ kneel and beg for mercy || 向对方~ beg for mercy from an opponent || 苦苦~ strenuously beg for mercy '181 To give 送 (sòng)
contribute money 12 捐款 [-] juānkuǎn (donate-money) contribute money: ~五千元 contribute 5,000 yuan || 积极~ positive contribution || ~买飞机 contribute money to buy a plane '181 To give 送 (sòng)
transmit 20 传递 [傳遞] chuándì (pass on-pass) transmit: ~信息 transmit news || ~ 小纸条 pass a note || ~信件 deliver a letter '181 To give 送 (sòng)
lose, compensate 25 赔 [賠] péi (compensate) lose, compensate: ~钱了 lost money || 我把你电 脑丢了, 我~你吧. I lost your computer. I’ll pay for it. || ~礼 make an apology '181 To give 送 (sòng)
withdraw money 29 取款 [-] qǔkuǎn (withdraw-money) withdraw money: 到银行~ go to the bank to withdraw money || ~自由 withdraw freely '181 To give 送 (sòng)
submit 34 提交 [-] tíjiāo (put forward-submit) submit: ~材料 submit materials || ~论文 submit a thesis || ~报告 submit a report '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
达成~ reach an agreement || 签订 (qiāndìng) ~ sign an agreement || 共同 ~ joint agreement 2 协议 [協議] xiéyì (mediate-discuss) 182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
sign an agreement 12 签约 [簽約] qiānyuē (sign-agreement) sign an agreement: 正式~ formally sign an agreement || 跟公司~ sign a contract with the company || 急于~ eager to sign a contract '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
reach an agreement 13 协定 [協-] xiédìng (mediate-agree) reach an agreement: ~关税 agree on tariffs || ~价格 agree on a price '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
permit 19 允许 [-許] yǔnxǔ (allow-permit) permit: ~抽烟 permit smoking || ~离开 allow to leave || 得到~ receive permission '182 To consult 协商 (xiéshāng)
submit to 37 顺从 [順從] shùncóng (obey-obey) submit to: ~民意 submit to public opinion || ~自然 submit to nature || ~丈夫 submit to a husband '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
~农业 support agriculture || 相互~ mutual support || ~灾民 aid disaster victims 13 支援 [-] zhīyuán (support-rescue) 183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
help someone in trouble 17 救助 [-] jiùzhù (save-help) help someone in trouble: ~孤儿 help orphans || 及时~ timely assistance || 得到~ receive assistance '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
save someone’s life 23 救命 [-] jiùmìng (save-life) save someone’s life: 救她的命 save her life || 救了一命 save a life || 救了他一命 save his life '183 To help, care 帮助, 照顾 (bāngzhù, zhàogù)
react to an emergency 35 抢险 [搶險] qiǎngxiǎn (rush-danger) react to an emergency: 全力 ~ allout emergency relief '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
comment, discuss 1 议论 [議論] yìlùn (discuss-comment) comment, discuss: 纷纷~ comment one by one || ~同学 talk about classmates || ~这件事 talk about this thing '184 To argue 争论 (zhēnglùn)
reply (to a question or argument) 3 答辩 [-辯] dábiàn (answer-argue) reply (to a question or argument): 论 文~ thesis defense || 就这个问题进行~ replying to this question '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
maintain secrecy 32 保密 [-] bǎomì (keep-secrecy) maintain secrecy: 对我~ keep my secret || 绝对~ absolutely secret || 需要~ needs to be kept secret '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
start a rumor 34 造谣 [-謠] zàoyáo (fabricate-rumor) start a rumor: 故意 ~ intentionally start a rumor || ~生事 start a troublesome rumor '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)
smother, snuff out 62 扼杀 [-殺] èshā (grip-kill) smother, snuff out: ~兴趣 (xìngqù) smother interest || ~个性 smother personality || ~爱情 smother love '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
lick someone’s boots 66 拍马屁 [-馬-] pāimǎpì (pat-horse-butt) lick someone’s boots: 爱~ love to suck up to || 拍上司的马屁 lick a superior’s boots '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
collude with, gang up with:互相~ mutual collusion || 暗中~ secretly collude 72 勾结 [-結] gōujié (collude-knot) collude with, gang up with:互相~ mutual collusion || 暗中~ secretly collude '185 To violate, to cheat, to prevent 违背, 欺骗, 阻止 (wéibèi, qīpiàn, zǔzhǐ)
form an alliance 74 结盟 [結-] jiéméng (knot-alliance) form an alliance: 与贵族~ ally with the nobility || 友好~ friendly alliance '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
以死相~ use the threat of death || ~政府 blackmail the government 10 要挟 [-挾] yāoxié (force-coerce) 186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
核~ nuclear deterrent || ~不法分子 deter criminals 13 威慑 [-懾] wēishè (threaten-terrorize) 186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
compel 25 逼迫 [-] bīpò (force-press) compel: ~儿子学习 make your son study || ~他做决定 compel him to make a decision || ~人说假话 compel people to lie '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
serve, admit 35 服 [-] fú (obey, convinced) serve, admit: ~输 admit a loss || ~兵役 serve in the military '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
submit 38 屈服 [-] qūfú (yield-convinced) submit: ~于人 submit to someone || ~于 压力 yield to pressure || 向强权 (qiángquán) ~ submit to power '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
compromise 40 妥协 [-協] tuǒxié (stop-mediate) compromise: 对日~ compromise with Japan || 相互 ~ compromise with each other || 一再~ repeatedly compromise '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
two segments with one cut (make a clean break) 49 一刀两断 [--兩斷] yīdāoliǎngduàn (one-cut-two-segment) two segments with one cut (make a clean break): 跟过去~ make a clean break with the past || 正式~ formally break off '186 Harm, revenge 伤害, 报复 (shānghài, bàofù)
commit 54 犯 [-] fàn (invade, violate) commit: ~错误 commit an error || ~法 commit a crime || ~上 offend superiors '188 To freeze, to dissolve 冰冻, 溶解 (bīngdòng, róngjiě)
lower the temperature 13 降温 [-] jiàngwēn (lower-temperature) lower the temperature: 降了 温 the temperature dropped || 逐步~ gradually cool down || 迅速 (xùnsù) ~ rapidly cool '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
shine, illuminate 4 照耀 [-] zhàoyào (shine-illuminate) shine, illuminate: 阳光~ bright sunshine || 红星~中国 Red Star over China (first account of Chinese Communism, by Edgar Snow) '189 Verbs of natural phenomena 自然现象动词 (zìrán xiànxiàng dòngcí)
twinkle, glimmer 13 闪烁 [閃爍] shǎnshuò (flash-flicker) twinkle, glimmer: 灯光 ~. The lights twinkled. || 浪花~. The waves glistened. || ~着银光 glimmering silver '190 Verbs of motion 状态动词 (zhuàngtài dòngcí)
outstanding, prominent 3 突出 [-] tūchū (protrude-out) outstanding, prominent: 向前~ protruding outwards || ~主题 prominent theme || ~优势 (yōushì) highlight advantages '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, come across 41 遇见 [-見] yùjiàn (encounter-seen) meet, come across: ~警察 come across a policeman || ~熟人 meet an acquaintance || ~朋友 meet a friend '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)
link, combine 2 结合 [結-] jiéhé (knot-combine) link, combine: 中西~ link China and the West, combination of Chinese and western || 与实际~ link with reality || 紧密~ closely link '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
merge 10 并 [併] bìng (conjoin) merge: 两张床~在一起 two beds combined as one || 两张桌子 ~起来 two tables placed together || 小公司~进大公司 a little company merged into a big company '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
merge 11 合并 [-併] hébìng (combine-conjoin) merge: 公司~ company merges || 两国~ two countries merge into one || ~计算 merge plans '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
link up, communicate 20 沟通 [溝-] gōutōng (ditch-link up) link up, communicate: 互相~ link up with each other || 信息~ communicate information || 电话~ communicate by phone '193 To combine, to cross, to gather 结合, 通过, 集中 (jiéhé, tōngguò, jízhōng)
open, communicate 21 通 [-] tōng (unimpeded, through, pass) open, communicate: ~电话 talk on the phone || ~车 open to traffic || ~航 open to boats '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
头部~ the head movement || 地球~ Earth movement || ~的物体 moving object 2 动动 [運動] yùndòng (revolve-move) 194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
move, be in motion 16 运行 [運-] yùnxíng (revolve-move) move, be in motion: 火车~时, 请不 要打开车门. Don’t open the door while the train is in motion || 在轨道上~ move in orbit || 正点~ run on schedule '194 To move 移动 (yídòng)
flood, submerge 29 淹 [-] yān (drown, flood) flood, submerge: ~水 submerge in water '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
start a machine, start a phone 3 开机 [開機] kāijī (start-machine) start a machine, start a phone: 自动~ start automatically || ~半小时 run a machine for a half an hour || ~时间 startup time '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
cross the threshold, enter a door, primary 6 入门 [-門] rùmén (enter-door) cross the threshold, enter a door, primary: ~书 introductory book || ~课 introductory class || 音乐~ introduction to music '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
push forward, promote 16 推动 [-動] tuīdòng (push-move) push forward, promote: ~工作 push the work forward || ~社会向前发展propel the society forward. '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
implement, fix in advance, work out 18 落实 [-實] luòshí (land-solid) implement, fix in advance, work out: ~政 策implement policy || ~责任work out one’s responsibility || ~经费 implement funds '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
put into practice, implement, carry out 19 实行 [實-] shíxíng (actually-implement) put into practice, implement, carry out: ~优惠政策 implement preferential policy || ~这一办法 implement this solution || ~民主 practice democracy '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
亲 身~ practice personally || 看重~ attach importance to practice || 知识起源于 ~. Knowledge comes from practice. 20 实践 [實踐] shíjiàn (actually-fulfill) 195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
carry out, execute, implement 21 执行 [執-] zhíxíng (enforce-implement) carry out, execute, implement: ~规定enforce a rule || ~任务carry out a task || ~政策 enforce a policy '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
metabolism 30 新陈代谢 [-陳-謝] xīnchéndàixiè (new-old-replace-decline) metabolism: 小孩子~快, 可是老人~慢. Children’s metabolisms are fast, but old people have slow metabolisms. '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 '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
disperse a meeting, adjourn 37 散会 [-會] sànhuì (disperse-meeting) disperse a meeting, adjourn: 宣布~ declare the meeting over || 一直到晚上才~. The meeting didn’t end until night, '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
lower the curtain, come to an end (of a meeting) 38 闭幕 [閉-] bìmù (shut-curtain) lower the curtain, come to an end (of a meeting): 大会胜利~. The conference has come to a successful close. '195 To begin, to process, to end 开始, 进行, 结束 (kāishǐ, jìnxíng, jiéshù)
reach (agreement) 49 达成 [達-] dáchéng (reach-completion) reach (agreement): ~协议 reach an agreement || ~共识reach a consensus on sth. || ~交易 strike a bargain '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
emerge in an endless stream 6 层出不穷 [層--窮] céngchūbúqióng (layer-appear-not-end) emerge in an endless stream: 新东西~. New things are created in an endless stream. || 新技术~. New technologies are always being created. '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
send, emit 11 发出 [發-] fāchū (send-out) send, emit: ~声音emit a sound || ~光 emit light || ~信号emit a signal '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
transmit by radio, dispatch (letters, ect), send (an email) 12 发送 [發-] fāsòng (send-deliver) transmit by radio, dispatch (letters, ect), send (an email): ~信号transmit signals || ~邮件 send emails || ~信件dispatch letters and mails '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
unfold before one’s eyes, emerge 20 展现 [-現] zhǎnxiàn (spread-appear) unfold before one’s eyes, emerge: ~在眼前 present in front of one’s eyes || ~美好的前景 present a wonderful front || ~聪明才智 show one’s wisdom and creativity '197 To appear, to disappear 出现, 消失 (chūxiàn, xiāoshī)
eliminate 23 消失 [-] xiāoshī (vanish-disappear) eliminate: 完全~ completely eliminate || 渐渐~ gradually eliminate || ~ 在人群中be lost in a crowd '198 Verbs (yet, not yet) 已然, 未然 (yǐrán, wèirán)
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. '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
spread news or rumor 7 传 [傳] chuán (pass along) spread news or rumor: 消息~开了The news spread '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
spread, propagate, disseminate 8 传播 [傳-] chuánbō (pass along-spread) spread, propagate, disseminate: 广泛~ wide spread || 到处~ spread everywhere || ~文化 disseminate culture '199 To exceed, to spread 到期, 传播 (dàoqī, chuánbō)
transmit 12 传输 [傳輸] chuánshū (pass-transmit) transmit: ~信号transmit signals || 信息~ information transmission || ~文化transmit culture '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
不断~ constantly change || 气温 ~ variations of temperature || 我老家有了很大的~. Great changes have taken place in my home village. 1 变化 [變-] biànhuà (transform-convert) 200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
~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)
turn into, transform into, become 5 变成 [變-] biànchéng (transform-complete) turn into, transform into, become: ~蝴蝶 turn into a butterfly || ~蓝色 become blue || 从丑小鸭~白天 鹅(é) transform from an ugly ducking into a white swan '200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
自然~ naturally assimilate || ~少数民族 assimilate minorities 7 同化 [-] tónghuà (same-convert) 200 To change 变化 (biànhuà)
fluctuate, wave motion 9 波动 [-動] bōdòng (fluctuate-change) fluctuate, wave motion: 湖水~ the lake water fluctuated || 心理/情绪~ one’s mentality/ emotions fluctuated || 经 济/价格~ the economy/price fluctuated '201 Damage, to deteriorate 损坏, 变坏 (sǔnhuài, biànhuài)
damage, impair 1 损坏 [損壞] sǔnhuài (damage-broken) damage, impair: 严重 ~ serious damages || ~公物 damage public property || 房屋~. The house was ruined. '201 Damage, to deteriorate 损坏, 变坏 (sǔnhuài, biànhuài)
decompose, rot 7 腐烂 [-爛] fǔlàn (decay-rotten) decompose, rot: 容易~ easy to decompose || ~的食物 rotting food '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
moisten, comfortable 1 滋润 [-潤] zīrùn (nourish-moisten) moisten, comfortable: ~心灵 comforting for the spirit || ~皮肤 moistening for the skin '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
受~ receive stimulation || ~皮肤 stimulate the skin || 外部~ stimulation from outside 3 刺激 [-] cìjī (pierce-stimulate) 202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
improve, make better 6 改善 [-] gǎishàn (change-good) improve, make better: ~条件 improve conditions || ~生活 improve life || ~关系 improve relations '202 To improve 好转 (hǎozhuǎn)
improve, make better 7 改进 [-進] gǎijìn (change-progress) improve, make better: ~方 法improve a method || ~工作 improve work || ~教学 improve one’s teaching '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
grow in numbers or quantity 3 增多 [-] zēngduō (increase-more) grow in numbers or quantity: 病人~ The number of patients is increasing || 我们的问题~了. Our problems have multiplied. '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
compensate, make up 17 补偿 [補償] bǔcháng (make up-compensate) compensate, make up: 经 济~ economic compensation || 得到~ receive compensation || 作为~ serve as compensation '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
replenish, supplement 18 补充 [補-] bǔchōng (replenish-supplement) replenish, supplement: ~水 分 replenish moisture || ~一些意见 supplement some opinions || ~几句话add in a few lines '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
promote, enhance 24 增进 [-進] zēngjìn (increase-closer) promote, enhance: ~友谊 promote friendship || ~了解 promote understanding || ~感情 promote feelings '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
reduce armaments, disarm 35 裁军[-軍] cáijūn (reduce-soldier) reduce armaments, disarm: ~一百万 make a million disarmaments (large scale disarmament) || 核 ~ nuclear disarmament '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
~标准 reduce the standard || ~生产成本 reduce production costs || 气温~了. The temperature dropped. 39 降低 [-] jiàngdī (descend-low) v.> reduce, lower: ~标准 reduce the standard || ~生产成本 reduce production costs || 气温~了. The temperature dropped. '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
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 '203 To increase, to decrease 增加, 减少 (zēngjiā, jiǎnshǎo)
fall steeply, (economics) slump 43 暴跌 [-] bàodiē (rapidly-fall) fall steeply, (economics) slump: 股票价 格~ There was a slump in share prices. || 油价~ drastic drop in oil prices '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
eliminate, dispel 7 消除 [-] xiāochú (get rid of-eliminate) eliminate, dispel: ~危险 eliminate danger || ~疲劳 dispel fatigue || ~烦恼 dispel distress '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
eliminate, wipe out 8 消灭 [-滅] xiāomiè (get rid of-extinguish) eliminate, wipe out: ~城乡差 别 eliminate the difference between urban and rural areas || ~敌人 eliminate enemies || ~老鼠 eliminate rodents '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
dismantle, tear down 10 拆除 [-] chāi chú (tear-eliminate) dismantle, tear down: ~楼房tear down a building || ~路障 tear down road blocking || 强行~ tear down by force '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
clear away, eliminate 13 清除 [-] qīngchú (clear-eliminate) clear away, eliminate: ~毒素 (dúsù) clear away toxins || ~垃圾clear away trash || ~灰尘 clear away dust '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
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)
be rid of calamities 16 消灾 [-災] xiāozāi (get rid of-calamity) be rid of calamities: 祈福~ pray for luck and sacrifice to avoid disasters || ~免祸 avert calamities, avoid disasters '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
reduce internal heat, relieve inflammation 17 去火 [-] qùhuǒ (relieve-inflammation) reduce internal heat, relieve inflammation: 清热~ relieve internal heat || 喝绿豆汤~. Drink green bean soup to relieve internal heat. || 快速~ quickly remove internal heat '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
fight a quick battle to force a quick decision, act promptly 42 速战速决 [-戰-決] sùzhàn sùjué (quick-fight-quick-end) fight a quick battle to force a quick decision, act promptly: 他们打算~, 上半场就打败对手. They were going to fight a quick battle and beat their opponents in the first half. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
(bamboo) splits as it meets the edge of a knife 43 迎刃而解 [-] yíngrèn’ér jiě (meet-blade-and-solve) (bamboo) splits as it meets the edge of a knife: 问题~. This issue is easily resolved with the right solution. || 困难~. This hardship is easily resolved with the right solution. '204 To eliminate, need 消除, 需要 (xiāochú, xūyào)
little gruel but many monks (not enough to go round) 53 僧多粥少 [-] sēngduō zhōushǎo (monk-many-porridge-less) little gruel but many monks (not enough to go round): 美国大学的教职~, 因此 博士生毕业在大学很难找到工作. There are too many professors and few vacancies in American universities, so it is hard for Ph.D. students to get a job at a university. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
be, mean, namely 4 即 [-] jí (that is, namely) be, mean, namely: 春节~农历新年. The Spring Festival/Chinese New Year is called the Lunar New Year. || 非此~彼It must be either this or that '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
mean, refer to 7 指 [-] zhǐ (finger, point at, refer to) mean, refer to: 他说有些人很坏, 不知道是~谁. I don’t know to whom he was referring when he said some people were very bad. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
metaphor, analogy 27 比喻 [-] bǐyù (compare-analogize) metaphor, analogy: 中国人用松树 ~革命者. The steadfast revolutionaries are often likened to pine trees. || 把国 际市场~为大海 use the sea as a metaphor when talking about international markets '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
中国共产党党员 ~党员. Members of the Chinese Communist party are called ‘party members’ for short. 34 简称 [簡稱] (abbreviated-name) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
中国的~是中华人民共和国. China’s full name is the People’s Republic of China. || 英国的~是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国. The full name of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 35 全称 [-稱] (full-name) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
call oneself, claim to be 36 自称 [-稱] (self-address) call oneself, claim to be: 小王~会给人算命. Little Wang claimed that he could tell people’s fortunes. || 他~是孔子的后代. He claims to be a descendant of Confucius. '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
这只是他个人看法, 不 ~公司的立场. This is only his personal opinion, which does not represent the view of the company. || ~大多数人利益 represent the interests of most people || 他~全体学生向老师表示感谢. On behalf of all the students, he expressed gratitude to the teacher. 41 代表 [-] (represent-express) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
~快乐 a symbol of happiness || ~自由 a symbol of freedom || 秃鹰是美国的~. The bald eagle represents the U.S.A. 42 象征 [-徵] (resemble-symbol) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
美国即使有新闻自 由, 也并不~ 着一切新闻都是真实的. Even if the United States has freedom of the press, it does not mean that all of the news is true. 43 意味 [-] (meaning-tone) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
~了他的 风格 showed his style || ~出男子气概 showing masculinity || ~在态度上. It is manifested in one’s attitude. 46 表现 [-現] (outside-show) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
美国宪法~ 了自由 和平等的理想. America’s Constitution embodies the ideals of freedom and equality. 47 体现 [體現] (body-show) 205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
demonstrate 51 演示 [-] (play-show) demonstrate: 有人试图用电子计算机代替试管 去~化学反应. Someone tried to demostrate the chemical reaction with a computer instead of test tubes. || 学生们向老师~了他们的发明创造. The students presented their innovation to their teacher. 583 '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
omen, presage 54 预兆 [預-] (forehand-foretell) omen, presage: 吉祥的~ auspicious omen || 下雨的 ~ sign of coming rain '205 Copula, connection 系词 (xìcí)
~奇迹witness a miracle || 二十世纪九十年代~了中国经济的迅速发展. The 1990s saw the rapid development of the Chinese economy. 55 见证 [見證] (witness-testify) 206 To originate, to belong 起源, 归属 (qǐyuán, guīshǔ)
what is subordinated to one or under one’s command 24 所属 [-屬] suǒshǔ (what-belong to) what is subordinated to one or under one’s command: ~单位 affiliated unit || ~部队 troops under one’s command '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
~难 忘never forget for a lifetime || 得到~ obtain immortality || ~不死 eternal life 5 永生 [-] yǒngshēng (forever-live) 207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
have (sth. immaterial) 12 具有 [-] jùyǒu (possess-have) have (sth. immaterial): ~重要意义 possess important meaning || ~中国特点 possess Chinese characteristics || ~幽默 感 have a sense of humor '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
remain, stay 20 留 [-] liú (stay, reserve) remain, stay: ~胡子 have a beard || ~着长发 have long hair || ~痕迹 leave a scar '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
remain, left over 23 残留 [殘-] cánliú (remnant-leave behind) remain, left over: ~农药 leftover pesticide || 低~ left over remains || 大面积~ a leftover large area '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
maintain, remain 24 保持 [-] bǎochí (keep-hold) maintain, remain: ~不变maintain consistency || ~联系 maintain content || ~清洁 remain clean '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
keep, maintain, preserve 26 维持 [維-] wéichí (maintain-hold) keep, maintain, preserve: ~现 状 maintain the current status || ~生活 maintain life || ~关系 maintain relations '207 Existent, non-existent 有无 (yǒuwú)
河流~ river water and soil conservation || 做~工作 do conservation work || 进行~ commence conservation efforts 30 水土保持 [-] shuǐtǔbǎochí (water-soil-maintain) 208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
match, equal to 1 顶 [頂] dǐng (crown of the head, top, bear) match, equal to: 一个~俩 for one to take the place of two || 十个鸡蛋~一斤肉. Ten eggs take the place of half a kilogram of meat. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
老 ~ former schoolmate || ~会alumni association 12 同学 [-學] tóngxué (together-study) 208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
person from the same village, town or province 14 同乡 [-鄉] tóngxiāng (same-township) person from the same village, town or province: 他俩是~. The two are townsmen. || 小李是我的~. Xiao Li is my townsman. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
match, balance 17 相当 [-當] xiāngdāng (each other-match) match, balance: 年龄~ wellmatched in age || 身高~ well-matched in height || 两队实力~. The two teams are about equal in strength. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
contend (or compete) with 21 抗衡 [-] kànghéng (contend-match) contend (or compete) with: 冷 战时期, 苏联跟美国一直互相~. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States competed with each other. || 这家公司太小, 不能与 国际性的公司~. The firm is too small to contend with large international companies. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
equally matched, almost on par 23 不相上下 [-] bùxiāngshàngxià (not-each other-superiority-inferiority) equally matched, almost on par: 能力~ of about the same ability, equally able || 水平~ nearly identical in quality (level) '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
match each other in strength, evenly matched 25 势均力敌 [勢--敵] shìjūn lìdí (power-equal-strength-match) match each other in strength, evenly matched: 比赛双方~. The two teams are evenly matched. || 保持~ keep evenly matched '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
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)
much the same but with minor differences 28 大同小异 [---異] dàtóng xiǎoyì (majority-same-minority-different) much the same but with minor differences: 所有的大城市都~. All big cities are quite similar. '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)
more than, not limited to 54 不止 [-] bùzhǐ (nut-limited) more than, not limited to: ~一次 more than once || 大笑~ can’t stop laughing || 学校~同意他出国留学, 还给了他 很多资助. The school not only approved his studying abroad but also sponsored him. '208 Same, different 相同, 不同 (xiāngtóng, bùtóng)
与别人~ different from others || 意见~ a different opinion || ~的方向 a different direction 56 相反 [-] xiāngfǎn (each other-opposite) 209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
join in marriage, match 1 配 [-] pèi (match) join in marriage, match: 绿叶~红花. The green leaf matches the red flower. || 一个茶壶~四个杯子. A tea pot matches four cups. || 不~当老师 not fit to be a teacher '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
well-matched, be a good match 2 相配 [-] xiāngpèi (each other-match) well-matched, be a good match: 两 两~ well matched pair || 他认为妻子与自己不~. He thought his wife was not matched to him. || 他们俩很~. They are well-matched. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
well-matched (in marriage, etc) 3 般配 [-] bānpèi (same-match) well-matched (in marriage, etc): 长相~ be well-matched in appearance || 男女 ~ a good match for men and women || 跟 他~ well-matched with him '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
mate, marry 4 匹配 [-] pǐpèi (company-match) mate, marry: 合理~ a rational match || ~不当 not well matched || 血型~ blood type matching '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
make a good match, deserve 6 配得上 [-] pèide’shàng (match-be able to) make a good match, deserve: 让你的努力~你的梦想. Let your hard work match your dreams. || 我们~这 场胜利. We deserved this victory. || 找一段~这段舞蹈的音乐. Find a melody that can match this dance. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
a brilliant young scholar and a beautiful woman 7 郎才女貌 [-] lángcái nǚmào (young man-talented-woman-beautiful) a brilliant young scholar and a beautiful woman: 他们俩真是~啊! That pair is truly a great match – a brilliant young scholar and a beautiful woman！ '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
well matched in social and economic status (for marriage) 8 门当户对 [門當戶對] méndān ghùduì (gate-equal-household-matched) well matched in social and economic status (for marriage): 结婚~很 重要. In marriage, it is important that a couple is well-matched in social and economic status. || 他俩门不当户不对. They are not well-matched in social and economic status. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
feel like old friends at the first meeting 20 一见如故 [-見--] yījiànrúgù (once-meet-like-old friend) feel like old friends at the first meeting: 两人~ two people who feel like old friends at the first meeting '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
embellish, ornament 24 点缀 [點綴] diǎnzhuì (embellish-ornament) embellish, ornament: ~着 鲜花 embellish with fresh flowers || ~环境ornament the surrounding || ~得十 分美好embellish beautifully '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
complete a set, form a complete set or system 27 配套 [-] pèitào (match-set) complete a set, form a complete set or system: 窗帘和家具不~. The curtains do not match the furniture. || ~措施 supporting measure || 我们为顾客提供免费~服务. We provide customers free support services. '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
relatively, comparatively 29 相对 [-對] xiāngduì (each other-opposite) relatively, comparatively: ~来说 relatively speaking || ~论 the theory of relativity || ~比较安全的地方 a relatively safe place '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
内部~ internal conflict || 主要 ~ primary conflict || 互相~ mutually contradictory 31 矛盾 [-] máodùn (spear-shield) 209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
incompatible with 34 格格不入 [-] gégébúrù (hinder-reduplication-not-conform) incompatible with: 跟时代~ incompatible with the times '209 Match 匹配 (pǐpèi)
link up, piece together, coherent (narrative, argument) 39 连贯 [連貫] liánguàn (connected-through) link up, piece together, coherent (narrative, argument): 前后~ link up from beginning to end ||说话~ speak coherently || 动作~make continuous movements '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
be immersed in, be steeped in 14 沉浸 [-] chénjìn (immerse-steep) be immersed in, be steeped in: ~在音 乐中 be immersed in music || ~在回忆里 be immersed in one’s memory || ~在幸福里be immersed in happiness 601 '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
contain, embody 22 包含 [-] bāohán (include-contain) contain, embody: ~水份 contain moisture || ~两个问题 have a couple of questions || ~很多信息 to have a lot of information '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
hold, have a capacity of, accommodate 26 容纳 [-納] róngnà (hold-collect) hold, have a capacity of, accommodate: ~四千人 have a capacity of 4000 people || 这座体育馆能~三万观众. This stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000. '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
roll up like a mat, sweep across 28 席卷 [-捲] xíjuǎn (mat-roll up) roll up like a mat, sweep across: 金融 危机~全球. Financial crisis swept across the world. || 这场拒绝难民的运动 ~欧洲. The movement to refuse refugees swept across Europe. || 一场暴风雪 ~加州. A blizzard swept across California. '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
mutually related 37 相关 [-關] xiāngguān (mutually-involved) mutually related: 密切~ be intimately involved || ~报道 related report || ~规定related regulations '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
密切~ become intimately related || 互相~ be interconnected || 内部~ for internal affairs to be connected 38 关联 [關聯] guānlián (involve-connect) 210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
have something to do with, relate to 42 有关 [-關] yǒuguān (have-involvement) have something to do with, relate to: 这件事跟他~. He has something to do with the matter. || 对这件事, ~的人都很为难. The people who are involved in this matter all feel embarrassed. || 与环境~ be related to the environment '210 Relative relations 相对关系 (xiāngduì guānxì)
encumber, be a burden on 53 拖累 [-] tuōlěi (drag-encumber) encumber, be a burden on: ~儿女 burden one’s sons and daughters || 受到家务~ be tied down by household chores '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
infected with, contaminated with 5 沾染 [-] zhānrǎn (touch-catch) infected with, contaminated with: ~恶习 be contaminated with a bad habit || ~细菌 be infected by bacteria || ~花粉 be contaminated with pollen '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
impose, force 17 强加 [-] qiángjiā (forcefully-impose) impose, force: ~影响 impose force || ~给别人impose on others '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
entice, tempt, seduce 33 诱惑 [誘-] yòuhuò (entice-puzzle) entice, tempt, seduce: 经不住~ let oneself be seduced || 抵制~ resist temptation '211 To cause 导致 (dǎozhì)
suffer from one’s own actions, ask for it 39 自找 [-] zìzhǎo (self-ask) suffer from one’s own actions, ask for it: ~麻 烦 look for trouble || ~苦吃 bring trouble on oneself '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
~健康 be detrimental to health || ~国家 endanger a nation || 严重的~ serious harm 14 危害 [-] wēihài (endanger-harm) 212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
do harm to, damage, impair 15 损害 [損-] sǔnhài (damage-harm) do harm to, damage, impair: ~两国 关系 impair bilateral relations || ~视力be bad for one’s eyes || ~他人的名誉 impair another’s reputation '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
impair, jeopardize 16 妨害 [-] fánghài (hinder-harm) impair, jeopardize: ~消化impair digestion || ~公务 obstructing government administration || ~社会治安jeopardize public security '212 Good, harmful 有利, 有害 (yǒulì, yǒuhài)
bring calamity to the country and the people 25 祸国殃民 [禍國--] huòguó yāngmín (bring calamity to-country-bring disaster to-people) bring calamity to the country and the people: 新中 609 国成立后, 中国政府认为鸦片~, 所以要禁止鸦片. After its establishment, the new Chinese government thought that opium would bring calamity to the country and the people, therefore it was necessary to prohibit opium. '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
军队~ in the army || 运动 ~ in the process of exercising, in motion || 书~ in the book 19 中 [-] zhōng (center) 213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
minute, little 24 微 [-] wēi (minute, tiny) minute, little: ~辣 mildly spicy || ~形 small shape || ~低着头 slightly lower one’s head '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
miniature 29 迷你 [-] mínǐ (transliteration of mini) miniature: ~裙 a mini-skirt || ~ 小汽车 a mini-car || ~电脑 a micro-computer '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
~录音机 a miniature recorder || ~电脑 a miniature computer || ~电器 a miniature electrical device 30 微型 [-] wēixíng (minute-size) <非谓形容词> miniature: ~录音机 a miniature recorder || ~电脑 a miniature computer || ~电器 a miniature electrical device '213 Big, small, long, short 大, 小, 长, 短 (dà, xiǎo, cháng, duǎn)
~飞机场 a small scale airport || ~动物 a small animal || ~会议 a small meeting 31 小型 [-] xiǎoxíng (small-size) <非谓形容词> small size: ~飞机场 a small scale airport || ~动物 a small animal || ~会议 a small meeting '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
(of a beautiful woman) slim and graceful 6 亭亭玉立 [-] tíngtíngyùlì (graceful-prefix-stand) (of a beautiful woman) slim and graceful: 长得~ grow to be slim and graceful || ~的杨树 a slim and graceful tree || ~的姑娘 a slim and graceful woman '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
empty, deserted 18 空荡荡 [-蕩蕩] kōngdàngdàng (empty-vast) empty, deserted: ~的屋子 an empty room || 肚子里~的 an empty stomach || ~的操场 an empty playground '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
boundless, limitless 21 无边无际 [無邊無際] wúbiān wújì (no-border-no edge) boundless, limitless: ~的大海 a boundless ocean || ~的沙漠 a boundless desert || ~的森 林 a boundless forest '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
loose and comfortable 26 宽松 [寬鬆] kuānsōng (wide-loose) loose and comfortable: ~衣裤 loose and comfortable clothes || ~环境 relaxed environment || 手头~ be in easy circumstances, be quite well-off at the moment '214 High, wide 高, 宽 (gāo, kuān)
narrow, cramped 30 狭窄 [狹-] xiázhǎi (narrow-narrow) narrow, cramped: ~的胡同 narrow alley || ~的街道 narrow road || 心胸~ narrow-minded '215 Deep, thick 深, 厚 (shēn, hòu)
unfathomable, bottomless 2 深不可测 [---測] shēn búkě cè (deep-not-able to-measure) unfathomable, bottomless: ~的内心an unfathomable heart || ~的大海 the ocean with unfathomable depths '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
symmetrical 5 对称 [對稱] duìchèn (opposing-match) symmetrical: 动作~ symmetrical movement || 左右 ~ bilateral symmetry || ~的图形 symmetrical pattern '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
symmetric, trim, well-proportioned 6 匀称 [-稱] yúnchèn (even-match) symmetric, trim, well-proportioned: 身材~ a trim figure || 比例 (bǐlì) ~ well-proportioned || 排列~ a perfect symmetry '217 Straight, upright 直, 正 (zhí, zhèng)
wide from the edge 7 偏 [-] piān (leaning) wide from the edge: 这张画挂~了. This painting is wide from the edge. '218 Round, square, surface 圆, 方, 表面 (yuán, fāng, biǎomiàn)
~的桌子 a half-moon-shaped table || ~的海湾 a half-moon-shaped gulf 22 半月形 [-] bànyuèxíng (half-moon-shape) <非谓形容词> half-moon-shaped: ~的桌子 a half-moon-shaped table || ~的海湾 a half-moon-shaped gulf '219 Color 颜色 (yánsè)
cream-colored 12 米黄 [-黃] mǐhuáng (cream-yellow) cream-colored: ~毛衣 a creamcolored sweater '220 Clear, dull 清, 浊 (qīng, zhuó)
limpid, clear 2 清澈 [-] qīngchè (clear-limpid) limpid, clear: ~的湖水 limpid lake water || 音色~ clear sound || ~的眼睛 clear eyes '220 Clear, dull 清, 浊 (qīng, zhuó)
clear, limpid 3 清亮 [-] qīngliàng (clear-bright) clear, limpid: ~的嗓音 clear voice || ~的眼睛 clear eyes || ~的月光 clear moonlight '220 Clear, dull 清, 浊 (qīng, zhuó)
speak in measured tone, cadence 22 抑扬顿挫 [-揚頓-] yìyángdùncuò (fall-rise-pause-cadence) speak in measured tone, cadence: ~的声音 a voice’s cadence || ~的演讲 (yǎnjiǎng) the cadence of a speech '222 Hard, soft, heavy, light, sharp, dull 硬, 软, 重, 轻, 尖锐, 钝 (yìng, ruǎn,
cumbersome, heavy 27 笨重 [-] bènzhòng (cumbersome-heavy) cumbersome, heavy: ~的家 具 the heavy furniture || ~的体力劳动heavy manual labor '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
气候~ a harsh climate || ~的冬天 a freezing winter || 冒着~ brave a severe coldness 4 严寒 [嚴-] yánhán (severe-cold) 223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
moist, humid 13 潮 [-] cháo (humid) moist, humid: ~衣服 damp clothes || 家里~. Home is humid. || 天气~ a humid weather '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
humid, moist 14 潮湿 [-濕] cháoshī (humid-wet) humid, moist: 空气~ the air is humid || ~的森林 the moist forests || ~的房间 a moist room '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 '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
warm and sweet 25 温馨 [溫-] wēnxīn (warm-cozy) warm and sweet: ~的家 a warm and sweet home || ~的话 warm and sweet words '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
moist, wet 34 湿润 [濕潤] shīrùn (wet-moist) moist, wet: ~的眼睛 moist eyes || 空 气~ moist air || 皮肤~ moist skin '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
glossy, smooth 36 光滑 [-] guānghuá (smooth-slippery) glossy, smooth: ~的地板 a slippery floor || ~的石头 glossy stones || ~的皮肤 smooth skin '223 Warm, cold, dry, wet, smooth 暖, 冷, 干, 湿, 滑 (nuǎn, lěng, gān, shī, huá)
smooth, crafty, slippery 38 滑 [-] huá (slippery) smooth, crafty, slippery: 路~ the slippery road || 地~ the slippery floor || 鱼很~. The fish is very slippery. '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
many, much 1 多 [-] duō (many, much, more) many, much: 很~人 many people || 钱~ have a lot of money || ~个朋友~条路. The more friends, the more ways/ options. '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
numerous, large 3 众多 [衆-] zhòngduō (masses-many) numerous, large: 人口~ a large population || 数量~ in large quantities || ~国家 many nations 637 '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
a large number of, much, a lot of 8 大量 [-] dàliàng (large-volume) a large number of, much, a lot of: ~信 息 (xìnxī) much information || ~照片 a lot of photos || ~使用 use sth. a lot '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
large quantities/numbers, dozens of 9 大批 [-] dàpī (large-batch) large quantities/numbers, dozens of: ~工人 a large number of workers || ~飞机 a large number of aircrafts || ~逃跑 escape of dozens of people '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
countless, innumerable 16 不计其数 [-計-數] bújìqíshù (unable-count-its-number) countless, innumerable: ~的牛羊 countless cattle and sheep || ~的死者 countless dead people '224 More, less 多, 少 (duō, shǎo)
limited 21 有限 [-] yǒuxiàn (have-limited) limited: ~的时间 limited time || ~的 精力 limited energy || 长度~ a limited length '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 '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
~的人 whole person || ~的信息 complete information || ~的自由 entire freedom 5 完全 [-] wánquán (whole-complete) c complete, entire, whole: ~的人 whole person || ~的信息 complete information || ~的自由 entire freedom '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
a small number of, a few 19 少数 [-數] shǎoshù (minor-number) a small number of, a few: ~人 a small number of people || ~地区 a few regions || ~公司 a few companies '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
fractured, fragmentized 27 碎 [-] suì (smash, small) fractured, fragmentized: ~玻璃 (bōli) fractured glass || 打~ break up || ~面包 bread crumbs '226 Complete 完整 (wánzhěng)
fragmentary, scrap 28 零碎 [-] língsuì (odd-small) fragmentary, scrap: ~的东西 odds and ends || 材料~ fragmentary material '227 Tight, thick, dense, cooked 密, 紧, 稠, 熟 (jǐn, mì, chóu, shú)
empty 9 空 [-] kōng (hollow) empty: ~酒瓶 an empty wine bottle || ~信箱 an empty mailbox || ~房 an empty room '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
~学生 female students || ~宿舍 female’s dormitory || ~孩子 girls 7 女 [-] nǚ (woman, female) <非谓形容词> female: ~学生 female students || ~宿舍 female’s dormitory || ~孩子 girls '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 '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
~花 male flowers || ~猴 male monkeys || ~象 male elephants 13 雄 [-] xióng (male bird) <非谓形容词> male: ~花 male flowers || ~猴 male monkeys || ~象 male elephants '228 Sex, gender 性别 (xìngbié)
fight a decisive battle, compete for championship 14 一决雌雄 [-決--] yī juécíxióng (ultimately-decide-soft-strong) fight a decisive battle, compete for championship: 与对手~ fight a decisive battle/ compete for championship with rivals '230 New, old, beautiful, ugly 新, 旧, 美, 丑 (xīn, jiù, měi, chǒu)
burgeoning, rising, newly-emerging 7 新兴 [-興] xīnxīng (new-rise) burgeoning, rising, newly-emerging: ~ 工业 newly-emerging industry || ~的学科 newly-emerging disciplines '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
rapid, prompt, quick 10 迅速 [-] xùnsù (quick-fast) rapid, prompt, quick: ~爬上去 quickly climb up || 发展 (fāzhǎn) ~ develop rapidly || ~离开 leave rapidly '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
发展~ develop slowly || ~移动 a slow movement || 速度~ a slow speed 12 缓慢 [緩-] huǎnmàn (unhurried-slow) 231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
permanent, long 15 长久 [長-] chángjiǔ (long-long) permanent, long: ~的时间 a long time || ~的饥饿 (jī’è) the hunger for a long time || ~地站着 stand up for a long time '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
permanent, eternal 21 永恒 [-] yǒnghéng (forever-eternal) permanent, eternal: ~存在 a permanent existence || ~的美 eternal beauty || ~不变 invariability '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
temporary 23 暂时 [暫時] zànshí (temporary-time) temporary: ~现象 (xiànxiàng) a temporary phenomenon || ~的失败 (shībài) a temporary failure || ~停止 temporarily discontinued '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
temporary 24 临时 [臨時] línshí (provisional-time) temporary: ~工作 a temporary job || ~会议 a temporary meeting || ~住所 a temporary residence '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
only a while, in a moment 25 不一会儿 [--會兒] bùyīhuìr (not really-a-moment) only a while, in a moment: ~工夫 after only a while || 刚走~ leave just a moment '231 Early, late, fast, slow, long, short, far, near 早, 晚, 快, 慢, 长, 短, 远, 近
remote, distant, long 29 遥远 [遙遠] yáoyuǎn (remote-distant) remote, distant, long: 路途 (lùtú) ~ a long journey/way || 相距~ a long distance || ~的地方 a remote place '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
common, general, ordinary 13 普通 [-] pǔtōng (general-common) common, general, ordinary: ~人 ordinary people || ~老百姓 common people || ~大学 ordinary universities '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
general, common, average 16 一般 [-] yībān (same-kind) general, common, average: ~来说generally speaking || ~学校 an ordinary school || ~人 an average person '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
prominent, outstanding 27 突出 [-] tūchū (prominent-outstanding) prominent, outstanding: 成绩 (chéngjì) ~ outstanding achievements || ~的地位 an outstanding status || ~的 问题 a prominent problem '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)
common, familiar, usual 33 常见 [-見] chángjiàn (common-seen) common, familiar, usual: ~的词 语 common words || 最~的软件 the most common software || 比较 ~的问题 very common problems '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
commonplace, ordinary, mundane 34 平凡 [-] píngfán (ordinary-mediocre) commonplace, ordinary, mundane: ~的人 ordinary people || ~的事 mundane things || 出身~ born ordinary '232 Real, fake, normal 真, 假, 正常 (zhēn, jiǎ, zhèngcháng)
他这个人很 ~. He is an honest and truly dependable man. || ~对不起. I’m really sorry. 36 实在 [實-] shízài (really-is) 233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
excellent, outstanding, remarkable 6 出色 [-] chūsè (outstand-spectrum) excellent, outstanding, remarkable: 干得~ do a good job || 工作 ~ an excellent work || ~的人 an outstanding person '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
说得~ speak beautifully || 你汉字写得真~. Your Chinese characters are beautifully written. || 干得~ do something beautifully 13 漂亮 [-] piàoliang (rinse-bright) 233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
charming, attractive 15 迷人 [-] mírén (fascinate-people) charming, attractive: ~的风景 enchanting scenery, beautiful scenery, charming scenery || ~的蓝眼睛 attractive blue eyes || ~姑娘 a charming girl '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
~人士/领 导 high-level figures || ~管理者 senior managers || 公司~ the high-level personnel 39 高层 [-層] gāocéng (high-level) 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)
elementary, primary, rudimentary 45 初等 [-] chūděng (beginning-grade) elementary, primary, rudimentary: ~教育 the elementary education || ~水平 an elementary level || ~小学 elementary schools '233 Good, bad and worse 好, 坏, 差 (hào, huài, chà)
primary, elementary 46 初级 [-級] chūjí (beginning-class) primary, elementary: ~班 the class for beginners || ~产品 primary commodities || ~小学 elementary schools '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
objective, impartial 15 客观 [-觀] kèguān (object-view) objective, impartial: 他看问题 比较~. He looks at problems objectively. || ~事实objective reality || ~规 律objective law '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
improper, inappropriate 23 不当 [-當] bùdàng (not-proper) improper, inappropriate: 方法~ inappropriate way || 处理~ not be handled properly || 用人~ not choose the right person for the job '234 Right or wrong 对, 错 (duì, cuò)
apply or copy mechanically 25 生搬硬套 [-] shēngbānyìngtào (raw-copy-stiff-apply) apply or copy mechanically: ~地学习 study with the method of copying mechanically 利弊 [-] lìbì (advantage-disadvantage) advantages and disadvantages: 各有~ there are both advantages and disadvantages || 比较~ be compared with the advantages and disadvantages || 权衡 (quánhéng) ~ weigh the advantages and disadvantages '235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
各有~ there are both advantages and disadvantages || 比较~ be compared with the advantages and disadvantages || 权衡 (quánhéng) ~ weigh the advantages and disadvantages 1 利弊 [-] lìbì (advantage-disadvantage) advantages and disadvantages: 各有~ there are both advantages and disadvantages || 比较~ be compared with the advantages and disadvantages || 权衡 (quánhéng) ~ weigh the advantages and disadvantages'235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
~的条 件convenient conditions || 交通~ have convenient communications 11 便利 [-] biànlì (convenient-facilitate) 235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
这几年人民得到的~最多. In recent years the people have received greater material benefits than ever before. || 价格~ inexpensive price 13 实惠 [實-] shíhuì (real-benefit) 235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
带来~ cause the inconvenience to someone || 行动~ have difficulty getting about || 交通~ have poor transport facilities 15 不便 [-] búbiàn (not-convenient) 235 Advantage and disadvantage 利, 弊 (lì, bì)
太~ too much trouble || ~事troubles || 对不起, 给您添 ~了. I’m sorry to have caused you so much trouble. 16 麻烦 [-煩] máfán (confusion-vexed) 236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
numerous, (of an area or space) vast 3 广大 [廣-] guǎngdà (wide-large) (of people) numerous, (of an area or space) vast: ~人民群众the broad masses of the people || ~地区vast areas || ~农村the vast countryside '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
~意义 universal significance || ~使用widely be used || ~现象general phenomenon 4 普遍 [-] pǔbiàn (universal-everywhere) 236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
unlimited, unbounded 6 无限 [無-] wúxiàn (no-limit) unlimited, unbounded: ~的创造力 unlimited creative power '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
(of mind, views, etc.) narrow and limited 7 狭隘 [狹-] xiá’ài (narrow-minded-narrow) (of mind, views, etc.) narrow and limited: ~的看法a narrow view || 心地 ~ be narrow-minded '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
macro 11 宏观 [-觀] hóngguān (macro-view) macro: ~角度macro perspective || ~经济macro economy || ~管理macro-control '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
thorough, comprehensive 13 周全 [-] zhōuquán (well-considered-complete) thorough, comprehensive: 想得~ be considerate || 考虑~ consider as comprehensive as possible '236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
自我~ self-improvement || ~市场improve market || ~法律refine the law 14 完善 [-] wánshàn (perfect-good) 236 Broad, mixed 广泛, 杂 (guǎngfàn, zá)
rigorous, compact, well-knit 16 严谨 [嚴謹] yánjǐn (serious-strict) rigorous, compact, well-knit: 态 度~ rigorous attitude || ~的结构rigorous structure || 工作~ be meticulous and precise in work '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. '237 Detailed, fictional 详细, 虚拟 (xiángxì, xūnǐ)
detailed, minute 1 详细 [詳細] xiángxì (detailed-meticulous) detailed, minute: 内容很~ the content is detailed || ~地介绍了情况describe the situation in details || ~的 地址 detailed address '237 Detailed, fictional 详细, 虚拟 (xiángxì, xūnǐ)
empty, hollow 10 空洞 [-] kōngdòng (empty-hollow) empty, hollow: ~的口号empty slogan || ~的理论hollow theory || 内容~ hollow contents '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
brisk, active, dynamic 3 活跃 [-躍] huóyuè (lively-active) brisk, active, dynamic: 年轻人的思 想很~. Young people are full of questions and ideas. || 这两天股票 (gǔpiào) 673 市场很~. The share market is very brisk these days. || 在辩论赛 (biànlùnsài) 上她表现 (biǎoxiàn) 得很~. She was very active in the debate. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
vivid and dramatic 7 有声有色 [-聲--] yǒushēngyǒusè (have-sound-have-color) vivid and dramatic: 说得~ speak dramatically || ~的故事vivid stories '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
rouse emotion, sensational 10 煽情 [-] shānqíng (instigate-emotion) rouse emotion, sensational: ~的 小说sensational novels || ~ sensational words || 这个电视节目太~, 让人忍 不住落泪. This TV program is so sensational that you can’t help crying. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
(of mountains or calligraphy) like dragons flying and phoenixes dancing – lively and vigorous flourshes in calligraphy, of a flamboyant style 15 龙飞凤舞 [龍飛鳳-] lóngfēifèngwǔ (dragon-fly-phoenix-dance) (of mountains or calligraphy) like dragons flying and phoenixes dancing – lively and vigorous flourshes in calligraphy, of a flamboyant style: 写得~ writing characters lively and vigorously || ~的草书lively cursive writing '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
witty, humorous 18 风趣 [風-] fēngqù (breezy-interesting) witty, humorous: 她说话很~. She is a witty talker. || 他的演讲充满~. His speech was full of wit. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
humorous 27 幽默 [-] yōumò (transliteration of humor) humorous: ~地回答a humorous answer || ~的话humorous words || ~画humorous picture '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. '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
(of writing) not smooth, blunt, stiff 33 生硬 [-] shēngyìng (mechanical-stiff) (of writing) not smooth, blunt, stiff: 他说话不柔和 (róuhé), 语调很~. He spoke in a rather blunt voice. || ~ 地拒绝 (jùjué) bluntly reject of others || 态度 ~ be stiff in manner '238 Flexible 灵活 (línghuó)
dull, monotonous, drab 34 单调 [單調] dāndiào (simple-melody) dull, monotonous, drab: 生活~ the life is dull || 色彩~ dull coloring || 节目~ dull program '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
遇到~ have difficulties || 生活~ live in straightened circumstances || 克服 (kèfú) ~ overcome difficulties 4 困难 [-難] kùnnan (stranded-difficult) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
extremely difficult, all the more difficult 8 难上加难 [難--難] nánshàngjiānán (difficult-above-add-difficult) extremely difficult, all the more difficult: 找工作难, 女大学生找工作更是~. Finding a job is difficult, and female college students have an even more difficult time finding a job. '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
be difficult, by no means easy, not easy as you thought it to be 9 谈何容易 [談---] tánhéróngyì (talking-by no means-easy) be difficult, by no means easy, not easy as you thought it to be: 他没读大学, 想当 医生~. He didn’t go to college, so it was very difficult for him to be a doctor. || 一个星期完成这项任务~！It is not easy to finish the task in a week! '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
take time, be time-consuming 14 费时 [費時] fèishí (cost-time) take time, be time-consuming: 购物 很~. Shopping takes lots of time. || ~三年take three years '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
战地记者的工作环境很~. The working environment of the war correspondent is very difficult. || ~的道路 a perilous road 19 艰险 [艱險] jiānxiǎn (hard-dangerous) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
十几岁的孩子的性格~变. A teenager’s personality is fickle. || 由~到难from the easier to the advanced || 用儿歌教历 史~学~记. It is easier to remember history with nursery rhymes. 21 易 [-] yì (easy) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
uncomfortable and awkward 33 别扭 [彆-] bièniu (discoordinated-twist) uncomfortable and awkward: 闹~ being difficult || 感到 ~ feel uncomfortable and awkward || 我看这个人 就~, 别理他. I think he is a weird guy. Leave him alone. '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
popular, common 38 通俗 [-] tōngsú (common-vulgar) popular, common: ~歌曲 (gēqǔ) popular songs || ~的话simple words || 拿~的话来讲use a common expression 679 '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
amiable and easy to approach 40 平易近人 [-] píngyì jìnrén (amiable-easy-approachable-people) amiable and easy to approach: ~的人a easy-going person || ~的态度kindly and approachable attitude || 虽然他地位很高, 但是~. Though he is a highranking official, he is so kind and approachable. '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
呼 吸~ the breath is smooth || 交通~. Traffic is moving smoothly. || 高速公路~. The highway is very smooth. 41 通畅 [-暢] tōngchàng (unimpeded-smooth) 239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
fluent, easy and smooth 42 流畅 [-暢] liúchàng (following-smooth) (of writing, speaking, etc.) fluent, easy and smooth: ~的线条smooth lines || 文笔 ~ write with ease and grace || 表达很~ the expression is smooth '239 Easy or hard 容易, 困难 (róngyì, kùnnán)
clear and coherent, smooth 43 通顺 [-順] tōngshùn (smooth-coherent) (of writing) clear and coherent, smooth: 这个句子不~. This sentence doesn’t read smoothly || 逻辑 (luóji) ~. The logic is not clear and coherent. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
fundamental, basic 1 基本 [-] jīběn (base-root) fundamental, basic: ~问题basic questions || ~情况basic situation || ~概念 (gàiniàn) fundamental concept '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
~的要 求minimum requirements || ~的知识rudimentary knowledge || 参加考试的 人~有一百人. At least 100 people took this exam. 2 起码 [-碼] qǐmǎ (rise-number) 240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
important 4 重要 [-] zhòngyào (important-key) important: ~问题important problems || ~工作important work || ~事情important things '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
important, essential 5 要紧 [-緊] yàojǐn (key-urgent) important, essential: ~的事important things || 身体~. Health is very important. || 你忙吧, 我的事不~. Go on with your business. Don’t worry about me. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
~个 first || ~次for the first time || ~名number one 7 第一 [-] dìyī (number-one) <序数词> first: ~个 first || ~次for the first time || ~名number one '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
of the first importance, chief 8 首要 [-] shǒuyào (primary-importance) of the first importance, chief: ~问题most important issue || ~目标priority goal || ~任务the most important task '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
leading, main 9 主打 [-] zhǔdǎ (main-promote) leading, main: ~歌top song || ~产 品main product || ~菜signature dishes '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
main 10 主要 [-] zhǔyào (main-key) main: ~原因main reasons || ~缺点main shortcomings || ~特点main characters '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
basic, fundamental, cardinal 12 根本 [-] gēnběn (root-primary root) basic, fundamental, cardinal: ~原 因basic reason || ~方向basic direction || ~问题basic problem '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
~人物key figure || ~时刻critical moment || 抓住~ get to the key of || 这才是问题的~. This is the key to the problem. 13 关键 [關鍵] guānjiàn (crux-key) 240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
most important, of the utmost importance 15 至关重要 [-關--] zhìguānzhòngyào (most-crux-important) most important, of the utmost importance: ~的问题 the crucial question || ~的 '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
a case involving human life is one of supreme importance 16 人命关天 [--關-] rénmìng guāntiān (man’s-life-relate-heaven) a case involving human life is one of supreme importance: 安乐死和流产都是~的问 题. Euthanasia and abortion are both involved in taking life of a human being. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
dominant, leading 19 主导 [-導] zhǔdǎo (dominate-lead) dominant, leading: ~作用leading role || ~地位dominant position || ~力量dominant force '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
经济/文化~ economic/cultural center || ~地区central region || 以市场为~ focus on the market 20 中心 [-] zhōngxīn (center-heart) 240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
less important, secondary 23 次要 [-] cìyào (secondary-important) less important, secondary: ~问 题secondary questions || ~地位a position of secondary importance || ~方 面secondary aspect '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
not make much of, it doesn’t matter 26 无所谓 [無-謂] wúsuǒwèi (no-so-called) not make much of, it doesn’t matter: ~的态度uncaring attitude || ~真假. It makes no difference whether it’s true or false. || 去不去~. It makes no difference whether you go or not. || 你怎么做都行, 我~. I don’t care what you do. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
it doesn’t matter 27 不要紧 [--緊] bú yào jǐn (not-matter) it doesn’t matter: 他的病~. His illness does not matter. || ~, 我会把事情处理好的. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
It doesn’t matter 28 没关系 [-關係] méi guānxi (no-significance) It doesn’t matter: 一个人 的外表跟他的能力~. A person’s look has nothing to do with his abilities. || ~, 这次没成功, 下次一定会成功. It doesn’t matter. It won’t work this time. It will be successful next time. '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
too trivial to mention, insignificant 31 微不足道 [-] wēibùzúdào (trivial-not-worth-say) too trivial to mention, insignificant: ~的人物insignificant figure || 这点儿损失 (sǔnshī) 对他 来说~. The loss was negligible to him. 683 '240 Primary and secondary 主要, 次要 (zhǔyào, cìyào)
if little importance, insignificant 32 无足轻重 [無-輕-] wúzúqīngzhòng (not-worth-significance) if little importance, insignificant: ~的事情small things || 有一些人抗议 (kàngyì) 对 总统的声誉 (shēngyù) 来说~. Those protesters are of no importance to the president’s reputation. '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. '241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
fatal, mortal, deadly 19 致命 [-] zhìmìng (cause-life) fatal, mortal, deadly: ~打击 a deadly blow || ~武器 (wǔqì) a deadly weapon || ~的缺点fatal weakness '241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
floods and fires know no mercy 23 水火无情 [--無-] shuǐhuǒ-wúqíng (flood-fire-no-mercy) floods and fires know no mercy: ~, 因此, 防火防水很重要. Floods and fires know no mercy, so it is very important to prevent them. '241 Necessary, severeness 必要, 强烈 (bìyào, qiángliè)
shake heaven and Earth-very loud, momentous 25 震天动地 [--動-] zhèntiān-dòngdì (shock-heaven-shake-Earth) shake heaven and Earth-very loud, momentous: 欢呼声~. The cheers were deafening. || 外边是~的喊声. The din from the crowd outside was deafening. '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
他开着一辆豪华 (háohuá) 车, 看起来很~. He was driving a fancy car and looked very imposing. || 我们得杀杀他的~. We should puncture his arrogance. 9 威风 [-風] wēifēng (power-prestige) 242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
thousands upon thousands of men and horses – a powerful army, a mighty force 15 千军万马 [-軍萬馬] qiānjūn-wànmǎ (1000-soldier-10, 000-horse) thousands upon thousands of men and horses – a powerful army, a mighty force: 中国的高考如同~过独木桥. The Chinese college entrance exam is so competitive that it seems like a 1,000 horses crossing in a canoe. '242 Strong or weak 强, 弱 (qiáng, ruò)
be puffed with ambitions 16 雄心勃勃 [-] xióngxīn-bóbó (ambitious-heart-exuberant-reduplication) be puffed with ambitions: 这位总统制定了~的经济发展计划. This president has set ambitious economic development plans. || 他~要发财 成名. He is filled with ambition to become rich and famous. '244 Clean, corrupted 腐败 (fǔbài)
be fair in meeting out rewards and punishments 5 赏罚分明 [賞罰--] shǎngfáfēnmíng (reward-punish-distinctive) be fair in meeting out rewards and punishments: ~的原则the principle of discriminating in one’s rewards and punishments || 他很公正, 对员工~. He was fair to his employees in meeting out rewards and punishments. '244 Clean, corrupted 腐败 (fǔbài)
collusion between power and money, corruption 11 权钱交易 [權錢--] quánqián jiāoyì (power-money-exchange) collusion between power and money, corruption: 搞~ do the collusion between power and money '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
prominent, illustrious 20 显赫 [顯-] xiǎnhè (prominent-illustrious) prominent, illustrious: 声 名~ great renown, well-known || ~的身份 a prominent identity || ~的地位 an illustrious position '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
in great demand but short supply (using of consumer goods) 31 紧俏 [緊-] jǐnqiào (short supply-sell well) in great demand but short supply (using of consumer goods): ~商品 commodities in tight supply || 资 金~ resources in tight supply '245 Noble or lowly 贵, 贱 (guì, jiàn)
low in social status, low, mean 39 下贱 [-賤] xiàjiàn (low-lowly) low in social status, low, mean: ~行为 degraded behavior || ~的人 cheap person || 把劳动看作~ 的事情 look upon labor as degrading '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
close, intimate 7 亲密 [親-] qīnmì (close-intimate) close, intimate: ~关系 close relationship || ~的朋友 close friend || ~相处 get along (with one another) '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
affectionate, intimate 9 亲热 [親熱] qīnrè (close-affectionate) affectionate, intimate: 关系~ affection relations || ~地说 said affectionately || 显得~ appear affectionate '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
intimate, fervent 10 火热 [-熱] huǒrè (fire-hot) intimate, fervent: ~的心 fervent heart, passionate || 谈得~ talk fervently || 打得~ be as thick as thieves '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
intimate, close 16 贴心 [貼-] tiēxīn (press-heart) intimate, close: ~的朋友 intimate friend || ~的话 intimate language '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
intimate, understanding 17 知心 [-] zhīxīn (understand-heart) intimate, understanding: ~朋友 intimate friend '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
loath to part from each other 18 难舍难分 [難捨難-] nánshě nánfēn (hard-abandon-hard-part) loath to part from each other: ~的关系 a relationship where people can’t bear to be apart || 跟家人~ loathe to be a part from each other '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
harmonious 19 和美 [-] héměi (harmonious-good) harmonious: ~的家庭 harmonious household || ~的声音 harmonious voice '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
harmonious 20 和谐 [-諧] héxié (coordinated-harmonious) harmonious: 气氛 (qìfēn) ~ harmonious air || ~的关系 harmonious relationship || ~发展 harmonious expansion '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
harmonious, friendly relationship 21 融洽 [-] róngqià (melt-soak) harmonious, friendly relationship: 感情~ feel friendly || 相处 ~ mutually friendly relationship || ~的关系 harmonious relations '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
friendly, amicable 24 友善 [-] yǒushàn (friendly-nice) friendly, amicable: ~的态度 friendly bearing || ~地交流 friendly exchange '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable 30 势不两立 [勢-兩-] shìbùliǎnglì (situation-not-both-exist) mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable: ~的敌人 completely incompatible enemy || 和他们~ be irreconcilable with them '246 Intimate or distant 亲密, 疏远 (qīnmì, shūyuǎn)
public, common 42 公共 [-] gōnggòng (public-common) public, common: ~汽车 bus || ~交通 public transportation || ~图书馆 public library '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
notable, marked 3 显著 [顯-] xiǎnzhù (apparent-remarkable) notable, marked: ~好转 notable difference, turning point (for the better) || ~的区别 notable difference || ~的效果 (xiàoguǒ) notable effect '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
~规 定 clear stipulation || ~的答复 clear answer || ~工作任务 clear work requirement 15 明确 [-確] míngquè (clear-definite) 247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
ambiguous, vague 17 含糊 [-] hánhu (contained-blurred) ambiguous, vague: 毫不~ not ambiguous at all. || 说得~ speak vaguely. || ~地回答 answer in a vague manner. '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
ambiguous, shady 18 暧昧 [曖-] àimèi (dim-obscure) ambiguous, shady: 态度~ shady manner. || ~的行为 shady behavior. || 关系~ shady relations '247 Noticeable and unnoticeable 明显, 不明显 (míngxiǎn, bù míngxiǎn)
maintain one’s composure, stay calm 37 不动声色 [-動聲-] búdòng shēngsè (not-stir-voice-face) maintain one’s composure, stay calm: ~ 地听着 maintain one’s composure while listening || ~地回答 maintain one’s composure in answering '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
green, environmentally friendly 1 绿色 [綠-] lǜsè (green-color) green, environmentally friendly: ~食品 green, environmentally friendly product || ~能源 (néngyuán) green energy '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
original, primitive 4 原始 [-] yuánshǐ (original-beginning) original, primitive: ~人 primitive man || ~的方法 primitive method || ~的舞蹈 primitive dance '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
~现象 natural phenomenon || ~的事 natural matter || ~形成 natural appearance 6 自然 [-] zìrán (naturally-made) 248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
old, former 8 老 [-] lǎo (old) old, former: ~样子old fashion || ~北京大学 former Beijing University || ~地址 former location '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
original, former 10 原来 [-來] yuánlái (origin-incoming) original, former: ~的公司 former company || ~的样子 original way || ~的地方 original place '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
original, former 11 原有 [-] yuányǒu (original-have) original, former: ~的工人 original worker || ~的特色 original characteristic || ~的商店 original shop '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
manual work, man power 16 人工 [-] réngōng (man-worked) manual work, man power: ~湖 manmade lake || ~心脏 artificial heart || ~降雨 artificial rain '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
do by man, man-made 17 人为 [-為] rénwéi (man-made) do by man, man-made: ~因素 human factors || ~地控制 (kòngzhì) 体重 artificial weight control || ~的错误 a human error '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
man-made, artificial 18 人造 [-] rénzào (man-built) man-made, artificial: ~心脏 artificial heart || ~钻石 artificial diamond || ~太阳 artificial sunlight '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
electric motor 19 电动 [電動] diàndòng (electricity-move) electric motor: ~自行车 electric bike || ~汽车 electric car || ~门 electric door '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
mechanism, government office 20 机关 [機關] jīguān (machine-trigger) mechanism, government office: 起动密室的~ starting the mechanism of the secret room || 政府~ government agencies || 党政~ party and government organizations '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
~开关 automatic open and close || ~停了 automatically stop || ~伞 automatic umbrella 21 自动 [-動] zìdòng (self-move) 248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
semi-automatic 22 半自动 [--動] bàn zìdòng (semi-automatic) semi-automatic: ~长途电 话 semi-automatic long distance phone call '248 Natural or man-made 自然, 人造 (zìrán, rénzào)
fully automatic 23 全自动 [--動] quán zìdòng (fully-automatic) fully automatic: ~相机 fully automatic camera || ~洗碗机 fully automatic dish washer '249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
公认 的 ~ accepted standard || 合乎, 不够~ up to standard (or mark), below the standard (or mark) || 技术~ technical standards 707 2 标准 [標準] biāozhǔn (sign-water level) 249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
non professional, amateur 7 业余 [業餘] yèyú (profession-spare) non professional, amateur: ~文 艺工作者 amateur literary and art workers || ~音乐家amateur musician '249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
on the permanent staff, on the regular payroll 10 编内 [編-] biānnèi (establishment-within) on the permanent staff, on the regular payroll: ~人员personnel on the permanent staff '249 Professional, amateur 专业, 业余 (zhuānyè, yèyú)
not on the permanent staff 11 编外 [編-] biānwài (establishment-outside) (of personnel) not on the permanent staff: ~人员temporary staff,employee not on the regular payroll || ~机构organization outside the authorized limit, extra organization '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
born of the same parents, fellow countryman, compatriot 4 同胞 [-] tóngbāo (same-womb) born of the same parents, fellow countryman, compatriot: ~兄弟full brothers || 港澳~ our compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao || 台湾~ our compatriots in Taiwan '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
adoptive father, a man whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster father and godfather in Western countries without religious or legal complications 7 干爸 [乾-] gānbà (adopt-father) adoptive father, a man whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster father and godfather in Western countries without religious or legal complications: 认~ have an adoptive father '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
adoptive mother, a woman whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster mother and godmother in Western countries without religious or legal complications 8 干妈 [乾媽] gānmā (adopt-mother) adoptive mother, a woman whose position is roughly equivalent to a foster mother and godmother in Western countries without religious or legal complications: 认~ have an adoptive mother '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
stepmother 10 后妈 [後媽] hòumā (step-mother) stepmother '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
stepmother 12 继母 [繼-] jìmǔ (step – mother) stepmother '250 Relatives 亲戚 (qīnqi)
adopted mother 14 养母 [養-] yǎngmǔ (raise-mother) adopted mother: ~不希望他找到自 己的亲生父母. His adoptive mother didn’t want him to find his birth parents. 709 '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
kind, amiable 4 贤惠 [賢-] xiánhuì (virtuous-favor) (of a woman) kind, amiable: ~的 妻子 amiable wife || ~媳妇 amiable daughter-in-law '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
benevolent, merciful 8 仁慈 [-] réncí (benevolent-kind) benevolent, merciful: ~的上帝 benevolent god || ~的心 benevolent heart '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
acrimonious, biting 19 尖刻 [-] jiānkè (acrimonious-caustic) acrimonious, biting: 说话~ speak in a biting manner || ~的语言 biting language '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
tart and mean, bitterly sarcastic 21 尖酸刻薄 [-] jiānsuān kèbó (tart-mean) tart and mean, bitterly sarcastic: 说话~ speak in a bitter and mean manner || ~的话 bitter and mean talk '251 Good or evil 善, 恶 (shàn, è)
be mean (or wicked, rotten) 22 缺德 [-] quēdé (lack-virtue) be mean (or wicked, rotten): ~的事 wicked and rotten matters || 做人很~ be a wicked and rotten person || 这个主 意很~. This is a wicked and awful thought. '252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
the deeds match the words (or promises) 15 言行一致 [-] yán xíng yīzhì (speech-action-consistent) the deeds match the words (or promises): 表里如一, ~ consistent in thought and action, the deeds match one’s words '252 Honest, hypercritical 诚实, 虚伪 (chéngshí, xūwěi)
say yes and mean no 33 口是心非 [-] kǒushì xīnfēi (mouth-yes-heart-no) say yes and mean no: 政客们常常~. Politicians are often duplicity. '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
indomitable, tenacious 3 顽强 [頑-] wánqiáng (stubborn-strong) indomitable, tenacious: ~的 性格 tenacious character || ~的生命力 tenacious life force || ~地活着 live tenaciously '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
firm and persistent 6 坚毅 [堅-] jiānyì (hard-persistent) firm and persistent: ~的目光 firm and persistent look || 性格~ persistent personality || ~地拒绝 firmly refuse '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
~男 儿courageous man || 有~ have courage 7 血性 [-] xuèxìng (blood-nature) 253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
manly, virile 8 阳刚 [陽剛] yánggāng (manly-hard) manly, virile: ~美 manly beauty || ~气质 manly temperament || ~之气manliness, virility '253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
性 格~ cowardly personality || 我无法忍受他这种~. I could not stomach his weakness. 717 20 懦弱 [-] nuòruò (timid-weak) 253 Strong, weak 刚强, 软弱 (gāngqiáng, ruǎnruò)
pampered and spoiled since childhood 21 娇生惯养 [嬌-慣養] jiāoshēng guànyǎng (delicate-live-spoiled-raise) pampered and spoiled since childhood: 对孩子~ be pampered and spoiled since childhood || ~的孩子 a pampered and spoiled child '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
romantic 7 浪漫 [-] làngmàn (transliteration of Romance) romantic: ~的生活 romantic life || ~诗人 romantic poet || ~色彩 romantic covers '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
comfortable and at ease 10 自在 [-] zìzài (self-be) comfortable and at ease: ~世界 carefree world || ~的生活 carefree life '254 Solemn and humorous 庄重, 诙谐 (zhuāngzhòng, huīxié)
rampant, raging 27 猖獗 [-] chāngjué (ferocious-unruly) rampant, raging: 虫害~ rampant pest || 走私~ rampantly smuggle '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
free from care, free from all anxieties 8 无忧无虑 [無憂無慮] wúyōu wúlǜ (no-worry-no-anxiety) free from care, free from all anxieties: ~地玩耍 (wánshuǎ) carefree playing || ~的 童年 a carefree childhood '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
contentment brings happiness 9 知足常乐 [---樂] zhīzú chánglè (know-content-always-happy) contentment brings happiness: ~是一种乐观的人生态度. Contentment is an optimistic attitude in life. '255 Optimistic, pessimistic 乐观 and 悲观 (lèguān, bēiguān)
take things too hard, take a matter to heart 15 想不开 (看不开) [--開] xiǎng bu kāi (view/think-not-open) take things too hard, take a matter to heart: 他因为失恋~, 最后得了忧郁症 (yōuyùzhèng). He struggled with the breakup with his lover and ended up with depression. '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous 3 一丝不苟 [-絲--] yīsī bùgǒu (a-bit-not-neglect) not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous: 对工作~. Be meticulous about your work. || ~的态度a meticulous attitude '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
mindful, careful 9 小心 [-] xiǎoxīn (caucious-mind) mindful, careful: 她说话总是很~, 不乱说. He always speaks with care. || 这个街区不安全, 你得~. This block isn’t safe. You have to be careful. '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
careful, meticulous, thorough 10 细致 [細緻] xìzhì (delicate-refined) careful, meticulous, thorough: ~的工作 careful work || 观察~ the observation is meticulous '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
她说话很~. She is very polite. || 咱们是老朋友了, 不用太~. We are old friends. Let’s not stand on ceremony. 13 客气 [-氣] kèqi (guest-manner) 256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
~接待 (jiēdài) warm reception || 爱国~ patriotic passion || 她对人很~. She’s warmhearted towards others. 15 热情 [熱-] rèqíng (warm-affection) 256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
open-minded, modest 18 虚心 [-] xūxīn (modest-heart) open-minded, modest: ~请教 (qǐngjiào) be open to ask for advice || ~向别人学习be willing to learn from others || ~接 受别人的意见accept other’s opinions with an open mind '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
manufacture (or turn out) in rough and slipshod way 34 粗制滥造 [-製濫-] cūzhì lànzào (coarsely-manufactured-carelessly-made) manufacture (or turn out) in rough and slipshod way: ~的产品shoddy products '256 Cautious and careless 谨慎, 疏忽 (jǐnshèn, shūhū)
do shoddy work and use inferior material 35 偷工减料 [--減-] tōugōng jiǎnliào (pilfer-man hour-reduce-material) do shoddy work and use inferior material: ~的工程the constructions of cutting corners. || 别找他们盖楼, 他们总是~. Don’t hire them to build a building. They’re always cutting corners. '257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
cold in manner 8 冷 [-] lěng (cold) cold in manner: ~笑sneer || ~言~语make sarcastic comments || ~着脸have a gloomy look '257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
impatient 10 不耐烦 [--煩] bú nàifán (not-patient) impatient: 等得~ wait for long time, so one’s impatience grows || ~地说said impatiently '257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
impatient, short-tempered 13 性急 [-] xìngjí (temper-quick) impatient, short-tempered: ~的 人impatient person || 他很~, 一点儿都不能忍耐 (rěnnài). He is so impatient that he can’t stand anythings with a slow pace. '257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
flighty and impetuous 18 心浮气躁 [--氣-] xīnfú qìzào (heart-flippant-temper-impetuous) flighty and impetuous: 做事~ do things with flighty and impetuous attitude || 现在社会上的人过于追求物质, ~. Nowadays, many people in our society are too materialistic and restless. '257 Modest and rude 谦虚, 骄傲 (qiānxū, jiāo’ào)
haste brings no success, more haste, less speed 20 欲速则不达 [--則-達] yù sù zé bú dá (want-haste-however-not able toaccomplish) haste brings no success, more haste, less speed: 减肥 要慢慢来, ~. Take your time to lose weight. More haste, less speed. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
~的待遇 (dàiyù) fair treatment || ~的态度 impartial attitude || 社会~ social justice 2 公正 [-] gōngzhèng (impartial-just) 258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
treat equally without discrimination 6 一视同仁 [-視--] yī shì tóng rén (same-treat-equal-benevolence) treat equally without discrimination: 对所有员工都~. All the employees are treated alike. || 老师对所有学生 ~. The teacher treated each student impartially. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
hold a bowl of water level – be impartial 7 一碗水端平 [-] yīwǎn shuǐ duānpíng (a-bowl-water-hold-level) hold a bowl of water level – be impartial: 处理争执 (zhēngzhí) 应该~. When settling a dispute, one must be fair to both sides. '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
honest and upright, free from corruption 16 清廉 [-] qīnglián (clear-of integrity) honest and upright, free from corruption: 为官~ be an honest and incorruptible official || ~的官员 an honest and incorruptible official '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 '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
embezzle 24 贪 [貪] tān (greedy) embezzle: ~小便宜 always on the lookout for petty advantages || ~钱/财 embezzle money/wealth || ~舒服 comfort through embezzlement '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
greedy for money 30 贪财 [貪財] tāncái (greedy-money) greedy for money: ~的人 a person who has a lust for wealth '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
love money as one loves one’s life 31 爱财如命 [愛財--] àicái rúmìng (love-money-like-life) love money as one loves one’s life: ~的人 a person who loves money as one loves one’s life '258 Selfish, unselfish 公, 私 (gōng, sī)
be wide-eyed at the sight of money 32 见钱眼开 [見錢-開] jiànqián yǎnkāi (seen-money-eye-open) be wide-eyed at the sight of money: ~的人 a person who becomes wide-eyed at the sight of money1 公 [-] gōng (public) public, state-owned, fair: ~办学校public schools || ~用 for public use || ~认 general acknowledgment/public recognition '259 Strict and tolerant 严, 宽 (yán, kuān)
broad-minded, tolerant 4 宽容 [寬-] kuānróng (lenient-tolerant) broad-minded, tolerant: 态度 ~ an open minded manner || ~的宗教 (zōngjiào) a tolerant religion || ~的思想 open-minded/tolerant thoughts '259 Strict and tolerant 严, 宽 (yán, kuān)
stingy, narrow-minded, petty 12 小气 [-氣] xiǎoqi (miserly-manner) stingy, narrow-minded, petty: ~的人 a narrow minded person || 她男朋友很~. Her boyfriend is very narrow-minded. '259 Strict and tolerant 严, 宽 (yán, kuān)
narrow-minded, petty 13 小心眼儿 [---兒] xiǎoxīnyǎnr (narrow-minded) narrow-minded, petty: ~的人 a petty person || 她的~我一眼就看出来了. I read her petty mind at first sight. '259 Strict and tolerant 严, 宽 (yán, kuān)
stingy, miserly, mean 14 吝啬 [-嗇] lìnsè (stingy-thrifty) stingy, miserly, mean: ~的人 a miserly person || ~钱财 frugally spend money || 请别~你的微笑. Please don’t hold back your smile to others. '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
lucurious, sumptuous, extravagant 7 奢华 [-華] shēhuá (extravagant-sumptuous) lucurious, sumptuous, extravagant: ~生活luxury life || ~品牌luxury brands '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
throw money about like dirt, spend money like water- prodigal, wasteful 11 挥金如土 [揮---] huījīn rútǔ (spend-money-like-dirt) throw money about like dirt, spend money like water- prodigal, wasteful: 过着~的生活 live a befuddled life || ~的人 a spendthrift person '260 Frugal and extravagant 简朴, 奢侈 (jiǎnpǔ shēchǐ)
live as if drunk or dreaming- lead a befuddled life 13 醉生梦死 [--夢-] zuìshēng mèngsǐ (drunk-live-dreaming-die) live as if drunk or dreaming- lead a befuddled life: 过着~的生活living a life of intoxicating sleep '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
be eager to excel, ambitious 5 要强 [-] yàoqiáng (anxious-to excel) be eager to excel, ambitious: ~的 人 an ambitious person || 性格~ an ambitious personality '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
competitive, like to contest 6 争强好胜 [爭--勝] zhēngqiáng hǎoshèng (compete-powerhouse-eager-to win) competitive, like to contest: ~的人 a competitive person with a strong desire to win || ~的性格 a competitive personality '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
enlightened, liberal-minded 12 开明 [開-] kāimíng (open-enlightened) enlightened, liberal-minded: 思想~ enlightened, liberal thought || ~的父母 enlightened, liberal parents '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
发扬~ bring forth democracy || 高度~ high level democracy || ~国家 a democratic nation 13 民主 [-] mínzhǔ (people-decide) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
open-minded, liberal 14 开通 [開-] kāitōng (open-liberal) open-minded, liberal: 思想~ openminded thought || ~的父母 open-minded parents '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
liberal, open-mindedl 15 开放 [開-] kāifàng (open-unrestricted) liberal, open-mindedl: 社会~ a liberal, open minded society || 思想~ open minded, liberal thought || ~政策 (zhèngcè) progressive policy '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
~地解决 (jiějué) 问 题solve a problem in a reasonable manner 16 通情达理 [--達-] tōngqíng dálǐ (unimpeded-sense-reachable-reason) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
~国家 an autocratic, totalitarian nation || ~统治 (tǒngzhì) an autocratic government || 军事~ an autocratic army 19 独裁 [獨-] dúcái (alone-judge) 261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
arrogate all powers to oneself, monopolize power 20 专权 [專權] zhuānquán (monopolize-power) arrogate all powers to oneself, monopolize power: 大臣~ A government office who consolidates power || 独断 (dúduàn) ~ exclusive rights, power '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
be impervious to reason, unreasonable, obstinate 23 蛮不讲理 [蠻-講-] mán bù jiǎng lǐ (savage-not-listen to-reason) be impervious to reason, unreasonable, obstinate: 这个人只在这家餐厅工作了 一天, 但是~地让经理付他一个月的工资. The man worked for only one day at this restaurant, but unreasonably asked the manager to pay him a month salary. '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
not normal human nature 24 不近人情 [-] bùjìn rénqíng (not-close-human-reason) not normal human nature: 这家公司规定员工不能因为孩子生病而请假, 真是~！The company rules that employees can not ask for a leave when their children are sick, so it’s inhumane! || ~的管理 inhumane management '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
impervious to reason, unreasonable 25 不可理喻 [-] bùkě lǐyù (not-able to-with reason-understood) impervious to reason, unreasonable: ~的行为 unreasonable behavior || 他自己做 错了, 还怪别人, 简直~. He did himself wrong, but blamed others. That is really unreasonable. '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
use lame arguments, reason fallaciously 26 强词夺理 [-詞奪-] qiǎngcí duólǐ (force-excuse-rob-reason) use lame arguments, reason fallaciously: 他在人行道上开车撞了人, 还~地说, '261 Progressive and conservative 进步, 保守 (jìnbù, bǎoshǒu)
hide the truth from the masses 27 一手遮天 [-] yīshǒu zhētiān (single-hand-hide-sky) hide the truth from the masses: 大股东~. The major shareholder conceals the truth to controll this company. || 这个国家的领导人 ~, 进行独裁统治. The leader of this country hid the truth from the masses and ruled people by dictatorship. '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
noble, admirable, elitist 2 高贵 [-貴] gāoguì (high-aristocratic) noble, admirable, elitist: ~地位 an elite position || ~品质noble quality || 出身~ be born to an elite class, born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
legitimate, proper, appropriate 5 正当 [-當] zhèngdāng (fair-proper) legitimate, proper, appropriate: ~要求 appropriate requirement || ~收入 appropriate (fair) income || ~关 系appropriate relationship '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
loose in morals, lascivious, licentious 23 淫荡 [-蕩] yíndàng (loose-wanton) loose in morals, lascivious, licentious: ~的生活 an immoral life || ~的笑话 a lascivious joke '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
corrupt public morals 24 伤风败俗 [傷風敗-] shāngfēng bàisú (harm-social custom-corrupt-social custom) corrupt public morals: ~的行为 behaviors that corrupt public morals/decency '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
sentimental and susceptible, weak and emotional 27 多愁善感 [-] duōchóu shàn’gǎn (excessive-grieved-easy-sentimental) sentimental and susceptible, weak and emotional: ~的少女 a sentimental teenager '262 Noble, lowly 高, 下 (gāo, xià)
heartless, merciless, ruthless 28 无情 [-] wúqíng (no-affection) heartless, merciless, ruthless: ~打击 a ruthless attack || ~的风暴unmerciful windstorm '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
clever, smart 10 机灵 [機靈] jīlíng (swift-quick) clever, smart: ~的猴子a clever monkey || ~的眼睛clever eyes '263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
~症dementia || 老年~ senile dementia 17 痴呆 [癡-] chīdāi (idiotic-dull) 263 Smart, stupid 智, 愚 (zhì, yú)
retarded, mentally deficient 19 弱智 [-] ruòzhì (weak-intelligence) retarded, mentally deficient: ~儿 童retarded children '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
smooth and evasive, slick and sly 6 圆滑 [圓-] yuánhuá (round-slippery) smooth and evasive, slick and sly: ~的手段 (shǒuduàn) diplomatic tact || ~的人a sly customer || 做人~ as slippery as an eel '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
smooth and slick (in making social contacts) 11 八面玲珑 [---瓏] bāmiàn línglóng (8-direction-clever and nimble) smooth and slick (in making social contacts): 他为人~. He is smooth and tactful. '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
one-track mind, mule 14 死脑筋 [-腦-] sǐnǎojīn (stubborn-mind) one-track mind, mule: 你真是 个~. You’re such a stubborn person. '264 Skillful, clumsy 巧, 拙 (qiǎo, zhuō)
mechanical, inflexible 20 刻板 [-] kèbǎn (carve-wood) mechanical, inflexible: ~的工作rigid work || 动作~ rigid acts || ~印象stereotype '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)
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)
~话 comment or suggestion from a professional || 对医药产品, 她很~. She is an expert at medical products. || 冒充~ pretend an expert 23 内行 [-] nèiháng (inside-profession) 265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
我对股票 (gǔpiào) 很~. I know very little about stocks. || ~话lay language, mere dabbler’s opinion || 内行看门道, ~看热闹. While the connoisseur recognizes the artistry, the layman simply enjoys the show. 747 30 外行 [-] wàiháng (outside-profession) 265 Diligent, lazy 勤, 懒 (qín, lǎn)
become a monk or nun late in life-switch to a job one was not trained for, change professions completely 31 半路出家 [-] bànlù chūjiā (half-way-became-monk) become a monk or nun late in life-switch to a job one was not trained for, change professions completely: ~当医生switched professions to a doctor || ~的程序员 mid-career IT programmer '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
capable, competent 2 行 [-] xíng (competent) capable, competent: 你真~！这么难的事一天 都能做完！You are really great! You can get such a difficult thing done in a day. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
omnipotent, all-powerful 8 万能 [萬-] wànnéng (omni-capable) omnipotent, all-powerful: ~胶水 (jiāoshuǐ) all-purpose adhesive || 金钱是~的. Money is everything. || ~的上 帝all-powerful God '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
versatile, gifted in many ways 11 多才多艺 [---藝] duōcái duōyì (many-talent-many-skill) versatile, gifted in many ways: ~的老师 a versatile teacher || 她~, 十六岁就被哈佛 大学录取 (lùqǔ, admit to) 了. She was so versatile that she was admitted to Harvard at the age of 16. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
to have a highly retentive memory, to have sth. imprinted in one’s memory 13 过目不忘 [過---] guòmù bùwàng (once-saw-never-forget) to have a highly retentive memory, to have sth. imprinted in one’s memory: 她读书~. Her memory retains everything she reads. || 这个广告让人 ~. This advertisement is unforgettable. '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)
incompetent, incapable 15 无能 [無-] wúnéng (no-capability) incompetent, incapable: ~的政 府incompetent government || ~的皇帝the incompetent emperor '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
mentally deficient, incapable 16 低能 [-] dīnéng (dow-capability) mentally deficient, incapable: 高分~ high in score but low in ability || ~儿童 (mentally) retarded child '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
lead a vain and humdrum life, attempt nothing and accomplish nothing 18 碌碌无为 [--無爲] lùlù wúwéi (ordinarily-no-achievement) lead a vain and humdrum life, attempt nothing and accomplish nothing: ~地活 着living a vain life || 他一生~. He was an unsuccessful man. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent 29 不学无术 [-學無術] bùxué wúshù (not-study-no-skill) have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent: ~的人a person without learning, ignoramus '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom), without any initiative or drive 37 无所作为 [無--爲] wúsuǒzuòwéi (no-what-do-achieve) attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom), without any initiative or drive: 一辈子~ sb. has/have never done anything '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
注意~ be mindful of the safety || 食品~ food safety || ~到达 safe arrival 1 安全 [-] ānquán (safe-complete) 267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
and work in peace and contentment 8 安居乐业 [--樂業] ānjū lèyè live (peaceful-live-enjoy-job) and work in peace and contentment: 百姓/人民~ The people live and work in peace and contentment '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)
rumpus, distemper 12 骚乱 [騷亂] sāoluàn (disturbance-chaos) rumpus, distemper: 引起~ raise a rumpus || 发生~ a rumpus took place || 政治~ political distempers '267 Safe and dangerous 安, 危 (ān, wēi)
turmoil, turbulence, upheaval 14 动荡 [動蕩] dòngdàng (turbulence-upheaval) turmoil, turbulence, upheaval: ~的时代 an era of upheaval || 思想~ an ideological turbulence || 严 重/剧烈 (jùliè) ~ a fierce/violent turbulence '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
booming, popular 1 火 [-] huǒ (fire) booming, popular: 这首歌很~. This song is really popular. || 卖得~ sth. sells very well || 生意~. Business is booming. '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
booming, prosperous 2 红火 [紅-] hónghuǒ (red-fire) booming, prosperous: 生意~ business is booming || 日子过得~ live a comfortable life 755 '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
like the sun at midday, at the summit of one’s power 10 如日中天 [-] rúrìzhōngtiān (like-the sun-middle-day) like the sun at midday, at the summit of one’s power: 他的事业 (shìyè) ~. His career is moving into top gear. || 做了那件大事以后, 现在他的支持率 (zhīchí lǜ) ~. After doing that big thing, his approval ratings are now in full bloom. '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
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)
riddled with gaping wounds, afflicted with many ills, in very bad condition 19 千疮百孔 [-瘡--] qiānchuāng bǎikǒng (1,000-wound-100-hole) riddled with gaping wounds, afflicted with many ills, in very bad condition: 经 济~. The economy is riddled with gaping wounds. || ~的城市city in very '268 Prosperous, declining 盛, 衰 (shèng, shuāi)
a fall in a thousand feet, plummeted 21 一落千丈 [-] yīluò qiānzhàng (one-fall-1, 000–10 feet) a fall in a thousand feet, plummeted: 地位~ the position has plummeted || 实力~. The position has plummeted. || 心情~. The mood has plummeted. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
fiery (temper), popular 5 火爆 [-] huǒbào (fire-crack) fiery (temper), popular: 脾气~ bad temper, be very fiery || 现在卖得最~的商品 the most popular item to sell now || 生意~. Business is very good. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
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. '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
isolated, without support or sympathy 27 孤立 [-] gūlì (lonely-exist) isolated, without support or sympathy: ~发 展develop in isolation || 她虽然学习好, 但是别的孩子都不喜欢她, 所以她 很~. Her academic performance is a very good, but the other children don’t like her. So she is so isolated. || ~的事实isolated facts '269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
~生意be busy in business || 工 作~ be busy in work || ~着赚钱be busy in making money || 最近~什么呢? What have you been up to lately? 33 忙 [-] máng (busy) 269 Noisy, quiet, busy, leisure 闹, 静, 忙, 闲 (nào, jìng, máng, xián)
~房间a cacant room || ~行blank line || 你~着手, 怎么不帮我一把? Your hands are empty now. Why don’t you do me a favor? 37 空 [-] kòng (empty, hollow) 270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
~矛盾mitigate a conflict || ~气氛defuse tension || 语气~ mild tone 2 缓和 [緩-] huǎnhé (slow-ease) 270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
urgent, imminent 8 紧迫 [緊-] jǐnpò (urgent-pressing) urgent, imminent: 时间~ the time is urgent || 任务~ the task is urgent '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
most urgent (formerly on dispatches) 11 十万火急 [-萬--] shíwàn huǒjí (10–10, 000-fire-urgent) most urgent (formerly on dispatches): 情况~. The situation is urgent. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑！It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me. 12 火烧眉毛 [-燒--] huǒshāo méimao (fire-burn-eyebrow the fire is singeing the eyebrows – a desperate sitution, at a crucial point: ~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑！It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
as pressing as a fire singeing one’s eyebrows- a matter of extreme urgency, extreme 13 燃眉之急 [-] ránméizhījí (burn-eyebrow-’s-urgency) as pressing as a fire singeing one’s eyebrows- a matter of extreme urgency, extreme '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
解决~ resolve the emergent issue|| 母亲寄来一万美金, 缓解了我 的~. My mother sent me $10,000 to ease my urgent needs. 762 urgency: 解决~ resolve the emergent issue|| 母亲寄来一万美金, 缓解了我 的~. My mother sent me $10,000 to ease my urgent needs. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
extremely urgent, imminent 14 迫在眉睫 [-] pòzàiméijié (pressing-at-eyebrow-eyelash) extremely urgent, imminent: 时间~. We are pressed for time. || 工作~. The work is imminent. '270 Greater or lesser urgency 缓急 (huǎnjí)
may break out at any moment, on the verge of breaking out 15 一触即发 [-觸-發] yīchù jífā (once-touch-will-break out) may break out at any moment, on the verge of breaking out: 局势 (júshì) /战争~. It’s an explosive situation/war. '271 Clean, dirty 洁, 污 (jié, wū)
注意~ pay more attention to hygiene || 饮食~ food and drink hygiene || 个人~ personal hygiene 2 卫生 [衛-] wèishēng (safeguard-life) 271 Clean, dirty 洁, 污 (jié, wū)
dirty, messy and rundown (of environment) 15 脏乱差 [髒亂-] zāng luàn chà (dirty-messy-rundown) dirty, messy and rundown (of environment): 城市~. The city is dirty, messy and rundown. '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
(of speech or action) rhythmical, measured 7 有板有眼[-] yǒubǎn yǒuyǎn (have-downbeat-have-weak beat) (of speech or action) rhythmical, measured: 说话~ speak with in a orderly/rhythmic way '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
immaculately dressed, well groomed 8 衣冠楚楚 [-] yīguān chǔchǔ (clothes-hat-immaculate) immaculately dressed, well groomed: ~的记者 a well dressed reporter || 打扮得~ well put together (make-up and dress) '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
harmony 12 和谐 [-諧] héxié (harmonious-harmonious/accorded) harmony: 色彩~ harmonious colors || ~的声音 harmonious sound || ~社会 harmonious society '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
coordinate, harmonize 14 协调 [協調] xiétiáo (coordinate-adjust) coordinate, harmonize: 动作~ coordinated movements || ~发展 coordinated expansion || ~各部门的工作 coordinate the work of various departments '272 Order and chaos 齐, 乱 (qí, luàn)
in disorder, deranged (mentally) 22 错乱 [錯亂] cuòluàn (mismatched-disorderly) in disorder, deranged (mentally): 神经~ mental disorder || 言语~ speech disorder '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
comfortable, feel well 9 舒服 [-] shūfu (stretched-clothes) comfortable, feel well: 感到~ feel well || 心里不~ not feel good about this (feeling) || ~的衣服 comfortable clothes '273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
生活~ the life is comfortable || ~心灵 nourishing one’s spirit || ~皮肤 moisten one’s skin 12 滋润 [-潤] zīrùn (grow-moist) 273 Joy, sorrow 悲, 喜 (bēi, xǐ)
他早上 六点就得离开家去上班很~. It’s bitter that he has to leave at 6:00 am to go work. || 工作~ work is hard || ~的生活 a bitter life 22 辛苦 [-] xīnkǔ (toil-bitter) 274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
have money 6 有钱 [-錢] yǒuqián (have-money) have money: ~人 a rich person '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
well to do, comfortably off 7 宽裕 [寬-] kuānyù (spacious-plentiful) well to do, comfortably off: 生 活~ a comfortable life || 手头 ~ quite well off at the moment || 时间~ ample time '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
enough and to spare, more than sufficient 8 绰绰有余 [綽綽-餘] chuòchuò yǒuyú (ample-reduplication-have-surplus) enough and to spare, more than sufficient: 时间~ more than enough time || 公司的科研费用~. The company has more than enough research funds. '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
have enough food and warm clothes, adequately provided 9 温饱 [溫飽] wēnbǎo (warm-full) have enough food and warm clothes, adequately provided: ~ 问题 problem of food and clothing, problem of feeding people || 维持~ maintain warmth and a full stomach '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
impoverished, poverty 12 贫困 [貧-] pínkùn (impoverished-stranded) impoverished, poverty: 生活~ an impoverished life || ~家庭 an impoverished household || ~地区 an impoverished area '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
poor, impoverished 15 贫穷 [貧窮] pínqióng (impoverished-limited) poor, impoverished: 生活~ an impoverished life || ~家庭 an impoverished family || 摆脱~ shake off poverty '274 Rich, poor 贫, 富 (pín, fù)
impoverished, destitute 16 穷苦 [窮-] qióngkǔ (poor-suffering) impoverished, destitute: ~人家 a poverty -stricken family || 生活~ life is impoverished '275 Fixed, flexible 定, 通 (dìng, tōng)
价格~ flexible pricing || ~的方法 flexible methods || ~运用 flexible application || 头脑~. His mind is very nimble. 7 灵活 [靈-] línghuó (clever-alive) flexible, nimble: 价格~ flexible pricing || ~的方法 flexible methods || ~运用 flexible application || 头脑~. His mind is very nimble.'can lead
submit, or'276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
mild (symptoms etc.) 7 轻度 [輕-] qīngdù (light-degree) mild (symptoms etc.): ~发热 have a mild fever || ~污染 little pollution || ~失眠 have slight symptoms of insomnia '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. '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
so much, this much 12 这么 [這麽] zhème (this-much) so much, this much: ~高 so high || ~严重 so serious || ~冷 so cold 775 '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
more, even more 14 更 [-] gèng (more) more, even more: ~多 more || ~自由 more freedom || ~好 better '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
more, even more 15 更加 [-] gèngjiā (even-more) more, even more: ~迅速 even more fast || ~积极 be more positive || ~深刻 deeper (meaning) '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
more (often used to communicate gradual,progressive increases or decreases) 16 越 [-] yuè (more and more) more (often used to communicate gradual,progressive increases or decreases): ~看~清楚 see clearer || ~多~好 the more the better || ~走~远 walk further and further '276 Adverbs, degree (mid-high and lower) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
how (many), more 21 多 [-] duō (many, much) how (many), more: ~好how great it is || ~大 how big it is || ~漂亮 how beautiful it is '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
very much 3 非常 [-] fēicháng (un-normal) very much: ~多 so many || ~麻烦 such a hassle || ~干净 so clean '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
very much 6 万分 [萬-] wànfēn (10, 000–1/10) very much: 惊喜~ extremely shocked || 心疼~ extremely heart (emotionally) || ~危险 extremely dangerous '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
fundamentally, absolutely 21 根本 [-] gēnběn (secondary root-primary root) fundamentally, absolutely: ~不可能 absolutely not || ~没有去 absolutely didn’t go || ~没想到 absolutely didn’t think of '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
~哭了 nearly cried || ~忘了 nearly forgot || ~跳起来 nearly jumped 23 差一点儿 [--點兒] (off-a bit) chà yīdiǎnr almost, nearly: ~哭了 nearly cried || ~忘了 nearly forgot || ~跳起来 nearly jumped '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
incomparable 32 无比 [無-] wúbǐ (no-comparison) incomparable: ~丰富 incomparably rich/abundant || ~复杂 incomparable complicated || ~喜欢 like more than anything '277 Adverbs, degree (very high and up) 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí)
~多了 more than enough || ~累的 adequately tired || ~忙的 adequately busy 36 够 [夠] gòu (enough) 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. '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
barely, only, merely 2 仅 [僅] jǐn (only) barely, only, merely: 年~十二岁 only 12 years old || 香蕉~三元一斤 bananas are only 3 yuan for a half kilogram. || ~两小时就 做完了 It took just two hours to finish the work. '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
only, merely 3 仅仅 [僅僅] jǐnjǐn (only-reduplication) only, merely: ~见过四次 have only seen four times || ~三个月就分手了 only three months before breaking up || ~住了两天院 only stay in the hospital for two days '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
merely, only 9 只是 [-] zhǐshì (only-be) merely, only: ~随便看看 just freely look || ~笑笑 just a laugh || ~个别人 just one other person '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
not more than 10 只不过 [--過] zhǐbuguò (only-but) not more than: ~用了三年 only use for three years || ~几分钟 not need more than a few minutes || ~随便说 说. It’s nothing more than idle talk. '278 Adverbs, scope 范围副词 (fànwéi fùcí)
at the minimum, at the very least 11 起码 [-碼] qǐmǎ (lift-makeweight) at the minimum, at the very least: ~两 年 at least two years || ~八折 at least 20% off || ~得二十块 need at least 20 bucks '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
~学 习 study together || ~财产 (cáichǎn) common property || ~目标 common goals 1 共同 [-] gòngtóng (together-same) 279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
combine, unite 2 联合 [聯-] liánhé (unite-combine) combine, unite: ~举办 jointly organize or hold || ~调查 united investigation || ~声明 joint statement '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
mutually 9 互相 [-] hùxiāng (mutual-each other) mutually: ~帮助 mutually help || ~照顾 (zhàogù) mutually take care of || ~了解 mutual understanding '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
mix, mingle 21 混 [-] hùn (torrent, muddy, mix) mix, mingle: ~在一起 mix things up || 双方~战 two sides engaged in chaotic warfare '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
~提问 indirectly ask a question, || ~传染 indirectly infect, contaminate || ~关系 indirect relationship 24 间接 [間-] jiànjiē (indirect-connect) 279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
read smoothly (of text), say without thinking 30 顺口 [順-] shùnkǒu (smooth-mouth) read smoothly (of text), say without thinking: ~说了一句 say a line without thinking || 念起来很~ read out loud very smoothly || ~问问 ask smoothly '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
(speak) without thinking the matter through 32 随口 [隨-] suíkǒu (let-mouth) (speak) without thinking the matter through: ~回答 answer without thinking || ~问 ask without thinking || ~答应 say ‘yes’ absent-mindedly '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
do sth. spontaneously or without much thought or effort, casually 34 信手 [-] xìnshǒu (randomly-hand) do sth. spontaneously or without much thought or effort, casually: ~乱画 doodle || ~挑选两张照片 casually pick two pictures || ~举了一个例子 effortlessly give an example '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
carelessly, reckless, absent mindedly 36 胡乱 [-亂] húluàn (reckless-careless) carelessly, reckless, absent mindedly: ~地洗洗脸 absent mindedly washed his face || ~吃了点饭 carelessly make a meal || ~解释 carelessly explain '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
do something in batches or groups 38 分批 [-] fēnpī (by-batch) do something in batches or groups: ~出发 depart in groups || ~生产 produce in groups '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
do something by stages 39 分期 [-] fēnqī (by-period) do something by stages: ~付款 pay in installments || ~交货 deliver goods in stages '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
at a large scale, by a wide margin, substantial 52 大幅 [-] dàfú (large-width/size) at a large scale, by a wide margin, substantial: ~照片 large scale picture || ~广告 large scale ad || ~下降 drop at a large scale '279 Adverbs, manner 方式副词 (fāngshì fùcí)
by a wide margin, substantially 54 大幅度 [-] dàfúdù (large-width/breadth) by a wide margin, substantially: ~提高 raise substantially || ~下降 drop off substantially || ~上升 raise substantially '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
roughly, approximately 12 大概 [-] dàgài (broad-probability) roughly, approximately: ~都知道 to approximately know everything || ~是累了 tired (describing the general '280 Generally, normally, probably, certainly, 一般来说 (yìbānláishuō), 应该 (yīnggāi), 可能 (kěnéng), 肯定 (kěndìng)
morning and evening, sooner or later 28 早晚 [-] zǎowǎn (sooner-later) morning and evening, sooner or later: ~会变 sooner or later will change || ~你会知道 sooner or later will know || ~ 会见面 sooner or later will meet '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
originally, formerly 6 原来 [-來] yuánlái (originally-was) originally, formerly: ~是你 originally was you || ~打算早点出发 originally expected to depart || ~如此. So that’s the way it is. '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
go to the bottom of a matter, after all 9 究竟 [-] jiūjìng (explore-end) go to the bottom of a matter, after all: 问 个~ ask a question that gets to the bottom of things || ~是什么? What exactly is there? || ~是什么意思? So whatever does this mean? 791 '281 Originally, contrarily, purposely, eventually 本来 (běnlái), 相反 (xiāngfǎn), 故意 (gùyì), 最终 (zuìzhōng)
subconscious mind, do sth. without thinking 21 下意识 [--識] xiàyìshí (sub – conscious) subconscious mind, do sth. without thinking: ~地点点头 nodded without thinking || ~地抬起头 raised one’s head without thinking || ~的动作 made a movement without thinking '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
~的意义 genuine meaning || ~独立 (dúlì) genuine independence || ~平等 (píngděng) true equality 3 真正 [-] zhēnzhèng (true-genuine) 282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
only, merely 7 只是 [-] zhǐshì (only-be) only, merely: ~外行 (wàiháng) only (a) layman || ~暂时 (zànshí) 的 only temporary || 反对的人~少数. There are only a few who disagree. '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
as much as possible 13 尽量 [盡-] jǐnliàng (to-full) as much as possible: ~全面 as comprehensive as possible || ~多吃一点 try to have more || ~帮他一点. Please try to help him a little bit. '282 Other modal adverbs 其他情态副词 (qítā qíngtài fùcí)
(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)
beginning-stages, preliminary 2 初步 [-] chūbù (first-step) beginning-stages, preliminary: ~决定 preliminary decisions || ~看到效果 (xiàoguǒ) to see results in the beginning stages || ~方案 (fāng’àn) a preliminary plan '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
first, primary 5 先 [-] xiān (first, before) first, primary: ~走 walk first || ~吃 eat first || 在快餐店应该~点饮料再点食物. At the fast food restaurant, you should first order drinks and then food. '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
~阶段 the beginning stages || ~印象 (yìnxiàng) first impression || ~很着急 panicked from the beginning 7 最初 [-] zuìchū (most-beginning) 283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
increasingly, more and more 15 日益 [-] rìyì (day-more) increasingly, more and more: ~增加 increase day by day || ~严重 be more serious day by day || ~强大 grow powerfully day by day '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
from now on, since then 16 从此 [從-] cóngcǐ (from-this) from now on, since then: ~开始 start from that point || ~消失 from now on will be revoked, eliminated || ~不理他 from now on pay no attention to him '283 Adverbs, time (sequential or as planned) 时间副词 (shíjiān fùcí)
from the beginning 17 从头 [從頭] cóngtóu (from-beginning) from the beginning: ~说起 say from the beginning || 我们~开始. Let’s start from the beginning. || ~来一 遍. Let’s start again from the beginning. '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
just now, a moment ago 3 刚才 [剛-] gāngcái (just-past) just now, a moment ago: ~听到的事 the things just heard. || ~的争吵 a quarrel that occurred just a moment ago || ~说 的话 the words just said '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
just now, a moment ago 4 才 [-] cái (just) just now, a moment ago: 八点~起床 just get out of bed at 8 || 九岁~学钢琴 start playing piano at age 9 || 九点上班她中午~来. The work started at nine, and she just got off at noon. '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
sometimes 16 有时候, 有时 [-時-] yǒu shí hou, yǒushí (be-time) sometimes: ~很乐 观 sometimes optimistic || ~看电视 occasionally watch tv || ~发脾气 (píqi) occasionally lose one’s temper '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
at the last moment, temporary 17 临时 [臨時] línshí (just before-time) at the last moment, temporary: ~决定 a last minute decision || ~工作 part-time job || ~找个人来帮忙 find someone to help at the last minute '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
immediately 19 立即 [-] lìjí (immediately-instantly) immediately: ~写 immediately write || ~出发immediately depart || ~告诉他 immediately tell him '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
immediately 20 马上 [馬-] mǎshàng (horse-on) immediately: ~去 immediately go || ~停下immediately stop || ~离开immediately depart '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
soon, in a moment 21 眼看 [-] yǎnkàn (eye-see) soon, in a moment: ~要开学了. School will start soon. || ~那家公司就要倒闭 (dǎobì) 了. The company will go bankrupt soon. || ~就要下雨了. Soon it will rain. '284 Adverbs, time (others) 其他时间副词 (qítā shíjiān fùcí)
still, remain 40 还是 [還-] háishi (still-be) still, remain: ~想回去 still would like to go back || ~不努力 still is not working hard || ~没来 has not come yet '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
again, once more 2 重新 [-] chóngxīn (again-anew) again, once more: ~做一次 do once more || ~认识 meet once more || ~开始 to start again '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)
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)
once more, a second time 6 再度 [-] zàidù (second-time) once more, a second time: ~当选 be elected again || ~出现appear again || 她跟子女~团聚. She was reunited with her children. '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)
many times 9 多次 [-] duō cì (many-time) many times: ~出现emerge many times || ~检查 inspect many times || 重复~ repeat many times '285 Adverbs, frequency 频度副词 (píndù fùcí)
from time to time, now and then 30 不时 [-時] bùshí (unexpected-time) from time to time, now and then: ~地看手机上的信息 look at information on one’s phone from time to time || ~地叹气 sigh from time to time || ~发出笑声 laugh from time to time '286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
one must by all means 5 千万 [-萬] qiānwàn (1, 000–10, 000) one must by all means: ~记住. One must remember. || ~小心. One must be careful. || ~别干坏事. One must not do bad things. '286 Adverbs, strong mood 强口气副词 (qiáng kǒuqì fùcí)
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. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
there is no harm in, might as well 1 不妨 [-] bùfáng (no-harm) there is no harm in, might as well: ~试一试 might as well try || ~多住几天. Might as well stay a few more days. || 有话~直接说出来. If you have something to say, you might as well say it. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
it may not be a bad idea, no matter whether 2 也好 [-] yěhǎo (also-ok) it may not be a bad idea, no matter whether: 出去散散心~. Going out to drive away one’s worries may not be a bad thing. || 当面~背面~, 大家都喜欢叫他“老好人.” No matter whether it’s to his face and behind his back, everyone says he’s ‘a nice guy.’ || 工作~, 生活~, 都需 要认真对待. Whether it’s work or life affairs, they all must be taken care of appropriately.'287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
apt to happen (usually something unpleasant), frequently 12 动不动 [動-動] dòngbudòng (easily-not-easily) apt to happen (usually something unpleasant), frequently: ~发脾气 was apt to lose one’s temper || ~就请假 apt to ask for leave || 她~就说她爸爸认识某某领导. It is habitual for her to say that her father knows a certain administrator. '287 Adverbs, soft mood 弱口气副词 (ruò kǒuqì fùcí)
完全~ completly opposite || ~的作用 opposite effect || 她的想法常常与别人~. His thoughts are often different from others. 21 相反 [-] xiāngfǎn (mutual-opposite) 288 Adverbs, negation 否定副词 (fǒudìng fùcí)
no more, no longer 12 不再 [-] búzài (not-again) no more, no longer: ~看 no longer see || ~ 反对 no longer oppose || ~吃肉 no longer eat meat '289 Prepositions, space and time 时空介词 (shíkōng jiècí)
from this 6 由此 [-] yóucǐ (from-this) from this: ~不难看出. It is not hard to see from this. || ~可见thus it can be seen || ~可以知道. It can be seen, in light of this. '291 Prepositions, disposal 处置介词 (chǔzhì jiècí)
used to shift the object ahead of the verb, which must be reduplicated or accompanied by some other word or expression 1 把 [-] bǎ (hold, handle) used to shift the object ahead of the verb, which must be reduplicated or accompanied by some other word or expression: ~门关上. Close the door. || ~水喝了. Drink up the water. || ~驾照给我 看看. Show me your driver’s license. '292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
with, (expressing comparison) as 2 跟 [-] gēn (heel, follow) with, (expressing comparison) as: 她~我 学中文. She studies Chinese with me. || 他的书~我的一样. His book is the same as mine. || 美国~以色列的关系一直很好. America and Israel’s relationship has consistently been good. '292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
弟弟~哥哥高. the little brother is taller than the older brother || 苹果~香蕉好吃. Apples are better tasting than bananas. || 飞机~火车快多了. A plane is much faster than a fire engine. 10 比 [-] bǐ (compare) 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 '292 Prepositions, introducing objects 对象 (duìxiàng)
be direct at, aim at, be against 18 针对 [針對] zhēnduì (aim-at) be direct at, aim at, be against: ~ 不法行为 directed towards illegal actions || ~这种情况我们调整了策 略. In regards to this situation, we’ve already adjusted our strategy. || ~每 个人的特点来安排工作 assign work to each person based on their own individualities '294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
我~你一起去. I will go with you. || 她买了肉~鱼. She bought meat and fish. 2 跟 [-] gēn (follow, with) 294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
and, besides, moreover, furthermore 6 并且 [並-] bìngqiě (side by side-moreover) and, besides, moreover, furthermore: 我爸爸喜爱唱卡拉OK, ~唱得很好. My dad likes to sing karaoke, and he sings very well. || 这样想~说出来需要勇气. It takes courage to think this way and also say it. || 聪明~勇敢smart and brave '294 Conjunctions, coordinating 并列连词 (bìngliè liáncí)
or, no matter what, whether. . . . . . or. . . . . . 15 还是 [還-] háishi (or-be) or, no matter what, whether. . . . . . or. . . . . . : 你去~我去? You go or I go? || 喝茶~咖啡? Tea or coffee? || 去银行~去超 市? Go to the bank or go to the supermarket? '295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
much less, let alone 4 何况 [-況] hékuàng (let alone-besides) much less, let alone: 这个 家具连小伙子都抬不动, ~老人呢. The furniture is too heavy even for a young fellow to lift, let alone an old man. || 别买了, 这些鞋太贵, ~也不好 看. Those shoes are expensive- besides, they’re not very pretty. || 我没租那 个公寓, 因为太小, ~租金也太高. I didn’t rent that apartment because it was too small, moreover the rent is too high.'295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
moreover, in addition 5 加上 [-] jiā shàng (add-on) moreover, in addition: 他从小聪明, ~学 习又非常努力, 所以很轻松就考上了名牌大学. He had been smart since he was a child and also worked very hard, so he easily got into a famous university. '295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
in addition, moreover 6 加以 [-] jiāyǐ (add-with) in addition, moreover: 他努力上进, ~好的 机遇, 很快就找到了好工作. He pushed for his improvement, in addition he got good opportunities, so he found a good job very quickly. '295 Conjunctions, progressive 递进连词 (dìjìn liáncí)
furthermore, in addition 7 还有 [還-] háiyǒu (also-have) furthermore, in addition: 大家喜欢他, 因为他工作努力, ~他很会说话. Everyone likes him because he works hard and also has good communication with people. '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)
even, no matter how 6 哪怕 [-] nǎpà (whatsoever-maybe) even, no matter how: 有了互联 网, ~不出家门, 也能知道所有事情. With the internet, it is possible to know everything even if you don’t go out. || ~不睡觉, 也要把事情做完. Get things done even if you don’t sleep. '297 Conjunctions, contrary 转折连词 (zhuǎnzhé liáncí)
on the contrary [indicating contrast, a turn in meaning, concession or modifying or toning down a preceding statement] 12 倒是 [-] dǎoshì (on the contrary-be) on the contrary [indicating contrast, a turn in meaning, concession or modifying or toning down a preceding statement] : 那个地方我~去过, 但是印象 (yìnxiàng) 不深. I’ve been there, but I’m not impressed with that place. || 他那些成绩好的大学同学 现在都是普通白领, ~成绩最差的那个同学现在是中国首富. His college classmates with good grades are ordinary white collar workers, but the worst academic performer is China’s richest man now. '298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
[often used correlatively with都or总] no matter (what, who, how etc.), whether . . . or. . ., regardless of 6 不论 [-論] búlùn (not-discuss, speaking) [often used correlatively with都or总] no matter (what, who, how etc.), whether . . . or. . ., regardless of: 中国人~走到哪里, 都爱问各种东西的价格. Chinese people love to ask prices of all kinds of things wherever they go. || ~我怎么问, 他都不说. No matter how I asked him, he said nothing. || ~贫穷还是富有, 我都永远爱你. Whether you are poor or rich, I will always love you.'298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
no matter what, how etc., regardless of 7 无论 [無論] wúlùn (no matter what-is regarded) no matter what, how etc., regardless of: 他~做什么工作, 都很认真. Whatever job he does, he takes them very seriously. || ~ 多忙, 她每天都要做一会儿瑜伽 (yújiā). No matter how busy she is, she has to do some yoga every day. 831 '298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
regardless of, no matter (what, who etc.) 9 不管 [-] bùguǎn (not-regard of) regardless of, no matter (what, who etc.): ~天气怎样, 他每天都去公园锻炼 (duànliàn). He goes to the park to exercise every day, no matter what the weather. || 他~做什么都非常认真. Whatever he does, he takes it very seriously. || ~男女老少, 都喜欢吃这种小 吃. Both men and women like to eat this snack. '298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
no matter (how, what etc.) 10 任 [-] rèn (no matter) no matter (how, what etc.): ~他怎么说, 老板都 不同意. Whatever he says, the boss disagrees. || ~我怎么邀请, 她就是不跟 我去吃饭. No matter how often I invite him, he won’t go to dinner with me. '298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
by all means, simply, just 12 只管 [-] zhǐguǎn (just-regard) by all means, simply, just: 有什么问题 你~问. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. || 我能帮你什么忙, 你~说. Let me know how I can help you. '298 Conjunctions, conditional 条件 (tiáojiàn)
besides, in addition, moreover 15 此外 [-] cǐwài (this-besides) besides, in addition, moreover: 我买了 一个电脑, ~还买了一台空调 (kōngtiáo). I have just bought a laptop, and an air-conditioner as well. || 学生们 每个学期要交学费, ~还有住宿 (zhùsù) 费. Students pay tuition, meals and accommodation for each semester. '301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
so that, in order to, so as to, with the aim of, for the purpose of 3 以便 [-] yǐbiàn (therefore-so as to) so that, in order to, so as to, with the aim of, for the purpose of: 请大声点说, ~大家都能听到. Please speak up so that everyone can hear you. || 这部电影请了很多美国明星, ~吸引观众. The film invited lots of American movie stars to attract the audience. '301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
this is to say, which means 5 这就是说 [這--說] zhè jiùshì shuō (this-is-to say) this is to say, which means: 成功需要勤奋和机遇 (jīyù), ~, 光勤奋是不够的. Getting success requires hard work and good opportunity, which means that only hard work is not enough. '301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
as stated (or mentioned, described) above 7 如上所述 [-] rú shàng suǒ shù (as-above-what-mentioned) as stated (or mentioned, described) above: ~, 我们坚信保护环境从长远看是有利于 发展经济的. As we say above, we believe that protecting the environment will benefit the economy in the long run. '301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
as above, in summary 8 综上所述 [綜---] zōng shàng suǒ shù (comprehend-above-what-mentioned) as above, in summary: ~, 不应该在中国鼓励使用私家车. As we say above, private cars should not be encouraged in China. '301 Conjunctions, sequential 顺承连词 (shùnchéng liáncí)
generally speaking, to sum up, in summary, in short 11 总的来说 [總-來説] zǒng de lái shuō (all inclusive-to-say) generally speaking, to sum up, in summary, in short: ~, 这家饭店的菜很好 吃. Generally speaking, the food in this restaurant is delicious. || ~, 她 的优点比缺点多. Generally speaking, she has more advantages than disadvantages. '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
after an attribute, after a verb or between a verb and its object to stress an element of the sentence 1 的 [-] de (target, see below) after an attribute, after a verb or between a verb and its object to stress an element of the sentence: 我~书 my books || 妈妈 ~衣服mother’s clothes || 老师讲课~特点The characteristics of the teacher’s lecture '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc. 3 得 [-] de (get, see below) used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc.: 来~很早come early || 写~很好very well written || 唱~不好not sing well || 说~大家都笑起来talk in such a way that everybody starts laughing '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
a nominal suffix denoting a person or people 6 *者 [-] zhě (this, suffix) a nominal suffix denoting a person or people: 读~ reader (of book, newspaper, etc.) || 作~ author, writer || 记~ journalist, reporter || 无故 (wúgù) 迟到 (chídào) ~ people who are late for no reason '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
modal particle intensifying preceding clause, completed action marker 11 了 [-] le (to wrap and bind an infant’s arms, particle) modal particle intensifying preceding clause, completed action marker: 我买~一本书. I bought a book. || 我吃~晚饭就走. I’ll leave after dinner. || 我刚打~电话. I just called. '302 Particles 结构助词, 时态助词 (jiégòu zhùcí, shítài zhùcí)
experience action marker 12 过 [過] guò (pass through, particle) experience action marker: 我 学~中文. I have learned Chinese. || 我去~中国. I’ve been to China. || 他研 究~孔子 (Kǒngzǐ). He studied Confucius. '