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Chinese

TermDefinition
爱 ( ài ) love
八 ( bā ) eight
爸爸 ( bàba ) Dad
杯子 ( bēizi ) cup; glass
北京 ( Běijīng ) Beijing
本 ( běn ) measure word for books
不客气 ( bú kèqi ) you're welcome; don't be polite
不 ( bù ) no; not
菜 ( cài ) dish (type of food); vegetables
茶 ( chá ) tea
吃 ( chī ) eat
出租车 ( chūzūchē ) taxi; cab
打电话 ( dǎ diànhuà ) make a phone call
大 ( dà ) big; large
的 ( de ) indicates possession, like adding 's to a noun
点 ( diǎn ) a dot; a little; o'clock
电脑 ( diànnǎo ) computer
电视 ( diànshì ) television; TV
电影 ( diànyǐng ) movie; film
东西 ( dōngxi ) things; stuff
都 ( dōu ) all; both
读 ( dú ) to read; to study
对不起 ( duìbuqǐ ) sorry
多 ( duō ) many
多少 ( duōshao ) how much?; how many?
儿子 ( érzi ) son
二 ( èr ) two
饭店 ( fàndiàn ) restaurant; hotel
飞机 ( fēijī ) airplane
分钟 ( fēnzhōng ) minute; (measure word for time)
高兴 ( gāoxìng ) happy; glad
个 ( ge ) general measure word
工作 ( gōngzuò ) work; a job
狗 ( gǒu ) dog
汉语 ( Hànyǔ ) Chinese language
好 ( hǎo ) good
号 ( hào ) number; day of a month
喝 ( hē ) to drink
和 ( hé ) and; with
很 ( hěn ) very; quite
后面 ( hòumian ) back; behind
回 ( huí ) to return; to reply; to go back
会 ( huì ) know how to
几 ( jǐ ) how many; several; a few
家 ( jiā ) family; home
叫 ( jiào ) to be called
今天 ( jīntiān ) today
九 ( jiǔ ) nine
开 ( kāi ) to open; to start; to operate (a vehicle)
看 ( kàn ) see; look at; to watch
看见 ( kànjiàn ) see; catch sight of
块 ( kuài ) lump; piece; sum of money
来 ( lái ) come; arrive; ever since; next
老师 ( lǎoshī ) teacher
了 ( le ) indicates a completed or finished action
冷 ( lěng ) cold
里 ( lǐ ) inside; Chinese mile (~.5 km)
六 ( liù ) six
妈妈 ( māma ) mom; mum
吗 ( ma ) indicates a yes/no question (added to a statement)
买 ( mǎi ) to buy
猫 ( māo ) cat
没关系 ( méi guānxi ) it doesn't matter; never mind
没有 ( méiyǒu ) not have; there is not
米饭 ( mǐfàn ) (cooked) rice
明天 ( míngtiān ) tomorrow
名字 ( míngzi ) name
哪 ( nǎa ) which; how
哪儿 ( nǎr ) where? (Beijing accent)
那 ( nà ) that; then
呢 ( ne ) indicates a question; how about...?;
能 ( néng ) can; be able
你 ( nǐ ) you (singular)
年 ( nián ) year
女儿 ( nǚ'ér ) daughter
朋友 ( péngyou ) friend
漂亮 ( piàoliang ) pretty; beautiful
苹果 ( píngguǒ ) apple
七 ( qī ) seven
钱 ( qián ) money; coin
前面 ( qiánmiàn ) in front
请 ( qǐng ) please; invite; to treat someone to something
去 ( qù ) go; to leave
热 ( rè ) heat; hot
人 ( rén ) person; man; people
认识 ( rènshi ) recognize; know (a person)
三 ( sān ) three
商店 ( shāngdiàn ) shop; store
上 ( shàng ) above; up
上午 ( shàngwǔ ) late morning (before noon)
少 ( shǎo ) few; little
谁 ( shéi ) who
什么 ( shénme ) what? (replaces the noun to turn a statement into a question)
十 ( shí ) ten
时候 ( shíhou ) time
是 ( shì ) be; is; are; am
书 ( shū ) book; letter
水 ( shuǐ ) water
水果 ( shuǐguǒ ) fruit
睡觉 ( shuì jiào ) to sleep; go to bed
说 ( shuō ) speak
四 ( sì ) four
岁 ( suì ) years old; age
他 ( tā ) he; him
她 ( tā ) she
太 ( tài ) too (much)
天气 ( tiānqì ) weather
听 ( tīng ) listen; hear
同学 ( tóngxué ) fellow student; schoolmate
喂 ( wèi ) hello (on the phone)
我 ( wǒ ) I; me
我们 ( wǒmen ) we; us
五 ( wǔ ) five
喜欢 ( xǐhuan ) to like
下 ( xià ) fall; below
下午 ( xiàwǔ ) afternoon
下雨 ( xiàyǔ ) to rain
先生 ( xiānsheng ) Mr.; Sir
现在 ( xiànzài ) now
想 ( xiǎng ) think; believe; suppose; would like to
小 ( xiǎo ) small; young
小姐 ( xiǎojie ) young lady; miss; Ms.
些 ( xiē ) some; few; several
写 ( xiě ) to write; to compose
谢谢 ( xièxie ) thank you
星期 ( xīngqī ) week
学生 ( xuésheng ) student
学习 ( xuéxí ) learn; to study
学校 ( xuéxiào ) school
一 ( yī ) one; once; a
衣服 ( yīfu ) clothes
医生 ( yīshēng ) doctor
医院 ( yīyuàn ) hospital
椅子 ( yǐzi ) chair
一点儿 ( yìdiǎnr ) a bit; a few
有 ( yǒu ) have
月 ( yuè ) moon; month
在 ( zài ) at; on; in; indicates an action in progress
再见 ( zàijiàn ) goodbye; see you later
怎么 ( zěnme ) how?
怎么样 ( zěnmeyàng ) how about?; how is/was it?
这 ( zhè ) this
中国 ( Zhōngguó ) China
中午 ( zhōngwǔ ) noon; midday
住 ( zhù ) to live; reside; to stop
桌子 ( zhuōzi ) table; desk
字 ( zì ) letter; character
昨天 ( zuótiān ) yesterday
做 ( zuò ) do; make
坐 ( zuò ) sit
吧 ( ba ) particle indicating polite suggestion; | onomatopoeia | bar (serving drinks, providing internet access, etc.)
白 ( bái ) white; snowy; pure; bright; empty (Kangxi radical 106)
百 ( bǎi ) hundred
帮助 ( bāngzhù ) help; assist; aid
报纸 ( bàozhǐ ) newspaper
比 ( bǐ ) compare; (indicates comparison) (Kangxi radical 81); to gesticulate as one talks
别 ( bié ) don't do something; don't | depart; | other; difference; distinguish
宾馆 ( bīnguǎn ) guesthouse; hotel
长 ( cháng, zhǎng ) long; length | grow; chief (Kangxi radical 168)
唱歌 ( chànggē ) sing (a song)
出 ( chū ) go out; occur
穿 ( chuān ) to wear; put on; penetrate
次 ( cì ) (mw for number of times of occurrence); nth; order
从 ( cóng ) from; obey; observe
错 ( cuò ) mistake; error; blunder; miss an opportunity
打篮球 ( dǎ lánqiú ) play basketball
大家 ( dàjiā ) everyone
到 ( dào ) arrive (at a place); until (a time)
得 ( de ) (complement particle)
等 ( děng ) to wait; rank; equal; etc.
弟弟 ( dìdi ) younger brother
第一 ( dìyī ) first; number 1
懂 ( dǒng ) understand; know
对 ( duì ) correct; a pair; to face; be opposite; to; towards
房间 ( fángjiān ) room
非常 ( fēicháng ) extremely; extraordinary; very
服务员 ( fúwùyuán ) waiter/waitress; server; attendant
高 ( gāo ) high; tall (Kangxi radical 189)
告诉 ( gàosu ) to tell; inform
哥哥 ( gēge ) older brother
给 ( gěi ) to give; to grant; (passive particle)
公共汽车 ( gōnggòng qìchē ) (public) bus
公司 ( gōngsī ) company; corporation
贵 ( guì ) expensive; noble; honorable; Guizhou province (abbreviation)
过 ( guò ) to pass; to cross; go over; (indicates a past experience)
还 ( hái ) still; yet; in addition; even
孩子 ( háizi ) child; children; son or daughter
好吃 ( hǎochī ) tasty
黑 ( hēi ) black; dark (Kangxi radical 203); Heilongjiang province (abbreviation)
红 ( hóng ) red; symbol of success; bonus; popular
火车站 ( huǒchēzhàn ) train station
机场 ( jīchǎng ) airport; airfield
鸡蛋 ( jīdàn ) (chicken) egg
件 ( jiàn ) (mw for things, clothes, and items)
教室 ( jiàoshì ) classroom
姐姐 ( jiějie ) older sister
介绍 ( jièshào ) to introduce; recommend; introduction
进 ( jìn ) enter; come in
近 ( jìn ) near; close (to)
就 ( jiù ) then; at once; just; only; with regard to
觉得 ( juéde ) feel; think
咖啡 ( kāfēi ) coffee
开始 ( kāishǐ ) begin; to start; beginning
考试 ( kǎoshì ) test; exam; to give or take a test
可能 ( kěnéng ) possible; maybe
可以 ( kěyǐ ) can; may; possible; okay
课 ( kè ) class; subject; lesson; course
快 ( kuài ) fast; quick; swift
快乐 ( kuàilè ) happy
累 ( lèi ) tired
离 ( lí ) leave; depart; go away; apart from
两 ( liǎng ) two; 2; both; (unit of weight equal to 50 grams)
零 ( líng ) zero; remnant
路 ( lù ) road; path; journey; route
旅游 ( lǚyóu ) trip; journey; tour
卖 ( mài ) to sell
慢 ( màn ) slow
忙 ( máng ) busy
每 ( měi ) each; every
妹妹 ( mèimei ) younger sister
门 ( mén ) door; opening; gate (Kangxi radical 169)
面条 ( miàntiáo ) noodles
男 ( nán ) male
您 ( nín ) you (polite)
牛奶 ( niúnǎi ) cow's milk
女 ( nǚ ) woman; female (Kangxi radical 38)
旁边 ( pángbiān ) side, beside
跑步 ( pǎobù ) to run; to jog
便宜 ( piányi ) cheap
票 ( piào ) ticket; bank note; a vote
妻子 ( qīzi ) wife
起床 ( qǐ chuáng ) get out of bed
千 ( qiān ) one thousand
铅笔 ( qiānbǐ ) pencil
晴 ( qíng ) clear; fine (as of weather)
去年 ( qùnián ) last year
让 ( ràng ) ask; let; yield
日 ( rì ) sun; day; date; time (Kangxi radical 72)
上班 ( shàngbān ) go to work; be on duty
身体 ( shēntǐ ) health; (human) body
生病 ( shēngbìng ) get sick; fall ill
生日 ( shēngrì ) birthday
时间 ( shíjiān ) time; period
事情 ( shìqing ) matter; affair; thing; business
手表 ( shǒubiǎo ) wristwatch
手机 ( shǒujī ) mobile (cell) phone
说话 ( shuōhuà ) to talk; speak
送 ( sòng ) deliver; to carry; to give; send
虽然 ( suīrán ) although; even though
但是 ( dànshì ) but; however
它 ( tā ) it
踢足球 ( tīzúqiú ) to play football/soccer
题 ( tí ) topic; subject; question on a test or assignment
跳舞 ( tiàowǔ ) to dance
外 ( wài ) outer; outside; in addition; foreign
完 ( wán ) to finish; be over; complete
玩 ( wán ) to play; have a good time; visit; enjoy
晚上 ( wǎnshang ) evening; night
往 ( wǎng ) to go (in a direction); towards; in the past
为什么 ( wèishénme ) why?; for what reason?
问 ( wèn ) ask; inquire
问题 ( wèntí ) question; problem
西瓜 ( xīguā ) watermelon
希望 ( xīwàng ) to hope; wish for; to desire
洗 ( xǐ ) to wash; bathe
小时 ( xiǎoshí ) hour
笑 ( xiào ) to laugh; to smile
新 ( xīn ) new; Xinjiang autonomous region (abbreviation)
姓 ( xìng ) surname; family name
休息 ( xiūxi ) to rest; take a break
雪 ( xuě ) snow
颜色 ( yánsè ) color
眼睛 ( yǎnjing ) eye
羊肉 ( yángròu ) mutton; lamb
药 ( yào ) medicine; drug; cure; chemical
要 ( yào ) to want; to need; will/shall; important
也 ( yě ) also; too
一起 ( yìqǐ ) together; in the same place
一下 ( yíxià ) a little bit/while; one time; once
已经 ( yǐjing ) already
意思 ( yìsi ) meaning; idea; opinion
因为 ( yīnwèi ) because
所以 ( suǒyǐ ) so; therefore; as a result
阴 ( yīn ) cloudy (weather); yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); secret; the moon; negative; shade
游泳 ( yóuyǒng ) to swim
右边 ( yòubian ) the right (as opposed to left) side
鱼 ( yú ) fish (Kangxi radical 195)
远 ( yuǎn ) far; distant; remote
运动 ( yùndòng ) (physical) exercise; movement; sports; campaign
再 ( zài ) again; once more
早上 ( zǎoshang ) (early) morning
丈夫 ( zhàngfu ) husband; man
找 ( zhǎo ) try to find; look for; seek; to give change
着 ( zhe ) -ing (indicating action in progress)
真 ( zhēn ) real; true; genuine
正在 ( zhèngzài ) in the process of (doing something); currently
知道 ( zhīdao ) know; be aware of
准备 ( zhǔnbèi ) prepare; get ready
走 ( zǒu ) to walk; to go; to move (Kangxi radical 156)
最 ( zuì ) the most; -est; (indicator for superlative)
左边 ( zuǒbian ) the left side; the left
阿姨 ( āyí ) auntie; step-mother; mother's younger sister
啊 ( a ) ah; (particle showing elation, doubt, puzzled surprise, or approval)
矮 ( ǎi ) short; low
爱好 ( àihào ) hobby; fond of; to like; interest
安静 ( ānjìng ) quiet; peaceful; calm
把 ( bǎ ) (mw for things with handles); (pretransitive particle); to hold
班 ( bān ) team; class; squad
搬 ( bān ) to move; to transport
办法 ( bànfǎ ) method; way (of doing something)
办公室 ( bàngōngshì ) office
半 ( bàn ) half; semi-; incomplete
帮忙 ( bāngmáng ) to help
包 ( bāo ) to cover; to wrap; to hold; include; (mw for containers, packages, etc.)
饱 ( bǎo ) eat until full; satisfied
北方 ( běifāng ) north; the northern part of the country
被 ( bèi ) by (indicates passive voice sentences); a quilt/blanket
鼻子 ( bízi ) nose
比较 ( bǐjiào ) compare; contrast; relatively
比赛 ( bǐsài ) (sports) match; competition
笔记本 ( bǐjìběn ) notebook
必须 ( bìxū ) must; have to
变化 ( biànhuà ) change
别人 ( biéren ) other people; others
冰箱 ( bīngxiāng ) refrigerator
不但 ( búdàn ) not only
而且 ( érqiě ) moreover; in addition; as well as
菜单 ( càidān ) menu
参加 ( cānjiā ) participate; join; take part in
草 ( cǎo ) grass; straw; draft (of a document)
层 ( céng ) (mw for layers, floors of buildings)
差 ( chà ) differ from; fall short of; poor; inferior
超市 ( chāoshì ) supermarket
衬衫 ( chènshān ) shirt; blouse
成绩 ( chéngjì ) achievement; success; results (of work or study)
城市 ( chéngshì ) city or town
迟到 ( chídào ) arrive late
除了 ( chúle ) besides; except for; aside from; in addition to
船 ( chuán ) a boat; vessel; ship
春 ( chūn ) spring (season); joyful
词典 ( cídiǎn ) dictionary
聪明 ( cōngming ) intelligent; clever; bright; smart
打扫 ( dǎsǎo ) to clean; to sweep
打算 ( dǎsuàn ) to plan; intend
带 ( dài ) band; belt; ribbon; carry; bring; take along; bring up (kids)
担心 ( dānxīn ) to worry; feel anxious
蛋糕 ( dàngāo ) cake
当然 ( dāngrán ) of course; naturally
地 ( dì, de ) earth; ground | (adverbial particle)
灯 ( dēng ) lamp; light
地方 ( dìfang ) place; space; room; part, (fāng: local; regional)
地铁 ( dìtiě ) subway
地图 ( dìtú ) map
电梯 ( diàntī ) elevator
电子邮件 ( diànzǐ yóujiàn ) email
东 ( dōng ) East
冬 ( dōng ) winter
动物 ( dòngwù ) animal
短 ( duǎn ) short (in length, duration, or height); lack
段 ( duàn ) paragraph; segment; section
锻炼 ( duànliàn ) to exercise; work out; toughen; to temper
多么 ( duōme ) how (wonderful, etc.); what (a great idea)
饿 ( è ) hungry
耳朵 ( ěrduo ) ear
发 ( fā, fà ) send out; to issue; to show (one's feelings) | hair
发烧 ( fāshāo ) have a fever
发现 ( fāxiàn ) discover; to find
方便 ( fāngbiàn ) convenient
放 ( fàng ) put; to place; to release; to free
放心 ( fàngxīn ) relax; feel relieved; rest assured
分 ( fēn, fèn ) divide; part; minute; cent | component; share; ingredient
附近 ( fùjìn ) (in the) vicinity; nearby; neighboring
复习 ( fùxí ) revise; to review
干净 ( gānjìng ) clean; neat and tidy
感冒 ( gǎnmào ) catch cold; (common) cold
感兴趣 ( gǎn xìngqù ) be interested in
刚才 ( gāngcái ) just now; a moment ago
个子 ( gèzi ) height; stature; build
根据 ( gēnjù ) according to; based on; basis
跟 ( gēn ) to follow; go with; heel
更 ( gèng ) more; even more
公斤 ( gōngjīn ) kilogram
公园 ( gōngyuán ) public park
故事 ( gùshi ) story; tale
刮风 ( guāfēng ) windy; to blow (wind)
关 ( guān ) to close; shut; concern; relationship; turn off; mountain pass
关系 ( guānxi ) relation; to concern
关心 ( guānxīn ) concerned about/with
关于 ( guānyú ) about; regarding; concerning
国家 ( guójiā ) country; state; nation
过 ( guò ) to pass; to cross; go over; (indicates a past experience)
过去 ( guòqù ) in the past; formerly
还是 ( háishi ) or; still; nevertheless; had better
害怕 ( hàipà ) afraid of; to fear
黑板 ( hēibǎn ) blackboard
后来 ( hòulái ) afterwards; after; later
护照 ( hùzhào ) passport
花 ( huā ) flower; blossom; spend money; cost
画 ( huà ) draw; picture; painting
坏 ( huài ) bad; broken
欢迎 ( huānyíng ) to welcome; greet
还 ( hái ) still; yet; in addition; even
环境 ( huánjìng ) environment; surroundings
换 ( huàn ) change; to exchange; to barter; to trade
黄河 ( huánghé ) Yellow River
回答 ( huídá ) to reply; to answer
会议 ( huìyì ) meeting; conference
或者 ( huòzhě ) or; possible; maybe; perhaps
几乎 ( jīhū ) almost
机会 ( jīhuì ) opportunity; chance; occasion
极 ( jí ) an extreme; pole; very
记得 ( jìde ) remember
季节 ( jìjié ) season; time; period
检查 ( jiǎnchá ) to check; examine; inspect
简单 ( jiǎndān ) simple; not complicated
见面 ( jiànmiàn ) meet/see somebody; meeting
健康 ( jiànkāng ) health; healthy
讲 ( jiǎng ) to talk; to lecture; to explain; a speech
教 ( jiāo, jiào ) teach; instruct | religion; teaching
角 ( jiǎo, jué ) horn; angle; unit of money (1/10 yuan); corner (Kangxi radical 148) | role (theater)
脚 ( jiǎo ) foot (body part)
接 ( jiē ) connect; to meet; to pick up (somebody); to receive
街道 ( jiēdào ) street
节目 ( jiémù ) program; item (on a program)
节日 ( jiérì ) holiday; festival
结婚 ( jiéhūn ) get married
结束 ( jiéshù ) to end; to finish; conclude
解决 ( jiějué ) settle (a dispute); resolve; solve
借 ( jiè ) lend; borrow; excuse
经常 ( jīngcháng ) often; frequently; daily
经过 ( jīngguò ) to pass; go through; as a result of
经理 ( jīnglǐ ) manager; director
久 ( jiǔ ) long (time)
旧 ( jiù ) old; past; used
句子 ( jùzi ) sentence
决定 ( juédìng ) decide; resolve
可爱 ( kě'ài ) cute; lovely
渴 ( kě ) thirsty
刻 ( kè ) quarter (hour); (mw for short time intervals); carve; to cut
客人 ( kèrén ) guest; customer
空调 ( kōngtiáo ) air conditioning
口 ( kǒu ) mouth (Kangxi radical 30)
哭 ( kū ) cry; weep
裤子 ( kùzi ) pants; trousers
筷子 ( kuàizi ) chopsticks
蓝 ( lán ) blue
老 ( lǎo ) old; aged; tough; often (Kangxi radical 125)
离开 ( líkāi ) leave; depart
礼物 ( lǐwù ) gift; present
历史 ( lìshǐ ) history
脸 ( liǎn ) face
练习 ( liànxí ) practice; exercise
辆 ( liàng ) (mw for vehicles)
聊天 ( liáotiān ) to chat
了解 ( liǎojiě ) comprehend; understand; know; find out
邻居 ( línjū ) neighbor
留学 ( liúxué ) study abroad
楼 ( lóu ) story; floor; (multi-story) building
绿 ( lǜ ) green
马 ( mǎ ) horse (Kangxi radical 187)
马上 ( mǎshàng ) at once; immediately; right away
满意 ( mǎnyì ) satisfied; pleased
帽子 ( màozi ) hat; cap
米 ( mǐ ) rice; meter (Kangxi radical 119)
面包 ( miànbāo ) bread
明白 ( míngbai ) clear; obvious; understand; explicit
拿 ( ná ) carry in your hand; seize; to catch
奶奶 ( nǎinai ) grandma; (informal) paternal grandmother
南 ( nán ) South
难 ( nán ) difficult
难过 ( nánguò ) be grieved; be sad; have a hard time
年级 ( niánjí ) grade; year (in school)
年轻 ( niánqīng ) young
鸟 ( niǎo ) bird (Kangxi radical 196)
努力 ( nǔlì ) to work hard; to strive
爬山 ( páshān ) mountain climbing
盘子 ( pánzi ) plate; dish; tray
胖 ( pàng ) fat; plump
皮鞋 ( píxié ) leather shoes
啤酒 ( píjiǔ ) beer
瓶子 ( píngzi ) bottle
其实 ( qíshí ) actually; in fact
其他 ( qítā ) other; else
奇怪 ( qíguài ) strange; odd
骑 ( qí ) to ride (an animal or bike); to sit astride
起飞 ( qǐfēi ) take off (in an airplane); liftoff
起来 ( qǐlai ) (beginning or continuing an action); to rise; get up (from bed)
清楚 ( qīngchu ) clear; distinct; be clear about
请假 ( qǐngjià ) to ask for time off
秋 ( qiū ) autumn; fall; harvest time
裙子 ( qúnzi ) skirt
然后 ( ránhòu ) then; afterwards
热情 ( rèqíng ) cordial; warm; enthusiastic
认为 ( rènwéi ) believe; think that
认真 ( rènzhēn ) serious; earnest; take seriously
容易 ( róngyì ) easy; likely; liable (to)
如果 ( rúguǒ ) if; in the event that
伞 ( sǎn ) umbrella; parasol
上网 ( shàngwǎng ) to surf the web; to go online
生气 ( shēngqì ) angry; mad
声音 ( shēngyīn ) sound; voice
世界 ( shìjiè ) world
试 ( shì ) to try; to test; examination
瘦 ( shòu ) thin; tight; lean
叔叔 ( shūshu ) (informal) father's younger brother; uncle
舒服 ( shūfu ) comfortable; feeling well
树 ( shù ) tree
数学 ( shùxué ) mathematics
刷牙 ( shuāyá ) brush one's teeth
双 ( shuāng ) two; double; (mw for pairs)
水平 ( shuǐpíng ) level; standard; horizontal
司机 ( sījī ) driver; chauffeur
太阳 ( tàiyáng ) the sun
特别 ( tèbié ) special; especially; particular
疼 ( téng ) ache; sore; (it) hurts; love fondly
提高 ( tígāo ) to raise; heighten; improve
体育 ( tǐyù ) physical training; sports
甜 ( tián ) sweet
条 ( tiáo ) strip; (mw for long thin objects); item
同事 ( tóngshì ) colleague; co-worker
同意 ( tóngyì ) agree; to consent; approve
头发 ( tóufa ) hair (on the head)
突然 ( tūrán ) sudden; abrupt
图书馆 ( túshūguǎn ) library
腿 ( tuǐ ) leg
完成 ( wánchéng ) to complete; accomplish; to fulfill
碗 ( wǎn ) bowl; cup
万 ( wàn ) ten thousand
忘记 ( wàngjì ) forget
为 ( wèi ) for; because of; to; for the sake of
为了 ( wèile ) in order to; for the sake of; for the purpose of
位 ( wèi ) position; location; (polite mw for people)
文化 ( wénhuà ) culture; civilization
西 ( xī ) West (Kangxi radical 146)
习惯 ( xíguàn ) habit; be accustomed to; usual practice
洗手间 ( xǐshǒujiān ) toilet; lavatory; washroom
洗澡 ( xǐzǎo ) bathe; take a bath or shower; bath or shower
夏 ( xià ) summer
先 ( xiān ) first; early; before
相信 ( xiāngxìn ) believe (sb.); be convinced of
香蕉 ( xiāngjiāo ) banana
向 ( xiàng ) direction; towards; to turn; to face
像 ( xiàng ) be like; resemble; appearance; appear
小心 ( xiǎoxīn ) be careful
校长 ( xiàozhǎng ) principal (of school, college or university); president; headmaster
新闻 ( xīnwén ) news
新鲜 ( xīnxiān ) fresh (experience, food, etc.); new; novel
信用卡 ( xìnyòngkǎ ) credit card
行李箱 ( xínglǐxiāng ) trunk; suitcase
熊猫 ( xióngmāo ) panda
需要 ( xūyào ) to need; to want; to demand
选择 ( xuǎnzé ) select; to pick; choose
要求 ( yāoqiú ) to request; to demand; requirement
爷爷 ( yéye ) (informal) father's father; paternal grandfather
一般 ( yìbān ) general; ordinary; common; same
一边 ( yìbiān ) one side; on the one hand; at the same time
一定 ( yídìng ) surely; certainly; necessarily; definite
一共 ( yígòng ) altogether; in total
一会儿 ( yíhuìr ) a while; a moment
一样 ( yíyàng ) the same; alike; equal to
一直 ( yìzhí ) always; all along; straight (in a straight line)
以前 ( yǐqián ) before; formerly; previous
音乐 ( yīnyuè ) music
银行 ( yínháng ) bank
饮料 ( yǐnliào ) beverage; drink
应该 ( yīnggāi ) should; ought to; must
影响 ( yǐngxiǎng ) influence; affect; effect
用 ( yòng ) to use (Kangxi radical 101)
游戏 ( yóuxì ) game; play; recreation
有名 ( yǒumíng ) famous; well-known
又 ( yòu ) (once) again; also; both (Kangxi radical 29)
遇到 ( yùdào ) to meet; run into; come across
元 ( yuán ) Chinese monetary unit; dollar; first; principal
愿意 ( yuànyì ) be willing; want to; be ready
月亮 ( yuèliang ) the moon
越 ( yuè ) even more; the more; exceed
站 ( zhàn ) stand; a station; be on one's feet; service center
张 ( zhāng ) (mw for flat objects); to spread out; (common surname)
长 ( cháng, zhǎng ) long; length | grow; chief (Kangxi radical 168)
着急 ( zháojí ) to worry; feel anxious
照顾 ( zhàogu ) take care of; look after; give consideration
照片 ( zhàopiàn ) picture; photograph
照相机 ( zhàoxiàngjī ) camera
只 ( zhī, zhǐ ) but; only; merely; just | (mw for birds and certain animals)
只有 ( zhǐyǒu ) only
才 ( cái ) ability; talent; just now; not until
中间 ( zhōngjiān ) center; middle; between; among
中文 ( Zhōngwén ) Chinese (language)
终于 ( zhōngyú ) at last; in the end; finally
种 ( zhǒng ) type; breed; race; seed
重要 ( zhòngyào ) important; significant; major
周末 ( zhōumò ) weekend
主要 ( zhǔyào ) main; principal; major
注意 ( zhùyì ) pay attention to; take notice of; be careful
自己 ( zìjǐ ) oneself; self
自行车 ( zìxíngchē ) bike; bicycle
总是 ( zǒngshì ) always; eventually
嘴 ( zuǐ ) mouth
最后 ( zuìhòu ) last; final; ultimately
最近 ( zuìjìn ) recently; lately; these days
作业 ( zuòyè ) school assignment; homework; task
爱情 ( àiqíng ) (romantic) love
安排 ( ānpái ) arrange; to plan
安全 ( ānquán ) safe; safety; secure; security
按时 ( ànshí ) on time; on schedule
按照 ( ànzhào ) according to; in accordance with; in light of
百分之 ( bǎifēnzhī ) percent
棒 ( bàng ) stick; club; good; excellent
包子 ( bāozi ) steamed stuffed bun
保护 ( bǎohù ) to protect; to defend
保证 ( bǎozhèng ) to guarantee; ensure
报名 ( bào míng ) sign up; apply
抱 ( bào ) to hold; to hug; carry in one's arms; to cradle
抱歉 ( bàoqiàn ) be sorry; feel apologetic; to regret
倍 ( bèi ) (two, three, etc)-fold; times (multiplier)
本来 ( běnlái ) originally; at first
笨 ( bèn ) stupid; foolish; silly; dumb; clumsy
比如 ( bǐrú ) for example; for instance; such as
毕业 ( bì yè ) to graduate; to finish school
遍 ( biàn ) a time; everywhere; turn; (mw for times or turns)
标准 ( biāozhǔn ) (an official) standard; norm; criterion
表格 ( biǎogé ) form (document)
表示 ( biǎoshì ) express; show; indicate
表演 ( biǎoyǎn ) perform; to play
表扬 ( biǎoyáng ) to praise; commend
饼干 ( bǐnggān ) biscuit; cracker; cookie
并且 ( bìngqiě ) and; besides; moreover
博士 ( bóshì ) doctor; PhD
不得不 ( bù dé bù ) have to; have no choice but to; cannot but
不管 ( bùguǎn ) no matter (what, how, etc.); regardless of
不过 ( búguò ) only; merely; but; however
不仅 ( bùjǐn ) not only; not just
部分 ( bùfen ) part; share; section
擦 ( cā ) to wipe; to rub; to polish
猜 ( cāi ) to guess
材料 ( cáiliào ) material
参观 ( cānguān ) to visit (a place, such as a tourist spot); inspect
餐厅 ( cāntīng ) dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant
厕所 ( cèsuǒ ) bathroom; toilet; lavatory
差不多 ( chàbuduō ) almost; about the same
长城 ( chángchéng ) the Great Wall
长江 ( Chángjiāng ) the Yangtze River; the Changjiang River
尝 ( cháng ) to taste; flavor; (past tense marker)
场 ( chǎng ) courtyard; place; field; (mw for games, performances, etc.)
超过 ( chāoguò ) surpass; exceed; outstrip
成功 ( chénggōng ) success; to succeed
成为 ( chéngwéi ) become; turn into
诚实 ( chéngshí ) honest; honorable
乘坐 ( chéngzuò ) ride; get into (a vehicle)
吃惊 ( chī jīng ) be startled; be shocked; be amazed
重新 ( chóngxīn ) again; anew; once more
抽烟 ( chōuyān ) to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)
出差 ( chū chāi ) go on a business trip
出发 ( chūfā ) start out; set off
出生 ( chūshēng ) be born
出现 ( chūxiàn ) appear; arise; emerge
厨房 ( chúfáng ) kitchen
传真 ( chuánzhēn ) fax; facsimile
窗户 ( chuānghu ) window
词语 ( cíyǔ ) words and expressions; terms
从来 ( cónglái ) always; at all times
粗心 ( cūxīn ) careless; inadvertent; negligent
存 ( cún ) exist; to deposit; to store
错误 ( cuòwù ) error; mistake; mistaken
答案 ( dá'àn ) answer; solution
打扮 ( dǎban ) dress up; put on make up
打扰 ( dǎrǎo ) disturb
打印 ( dǎyìn ) to print
打招呼 ( dǎzhāohu ) notify; greet; inform
打折 ( dǎzhé ) sell at a discount
打针 ( dǎzhēn ) inject; get a shot
大概 ( dàgài ) probably; roughly; approximate
大使馆 ( dàshǐguǎn ) embassy
大约 ( dàyuē ) approximately; about
大夫 ( dàifu ) doctor; physician
戴 ( dài ) put on; to wear; to respect
当 ( dāng ) should; act as; work as; manage; match; (sound of bells)
当时 ( dāngshí ) then; at that time; while
刀 ( dāo ) knife; blade (Kangxi radical 18)
导游 ( dǎoyóu ) tour guide
到处 ( dàochù ) everywhere; in all places; all over
到底 ( dào dǐ ) after all; in the end (used in a question)
倒 ( dǎo, dào ) to collapse; to fall; fail; to exchange | to pour; contrary to expectations
道歉 ( dàoqiàn ) apologize; make an apology
得意 ( déyì ) proud of oneself; complacent
得 ( de ) (complement particle)
登机牌 ( dēngjīpái ) boarding pass
等 ( děng ) to wait; rank; equal; etc.
低 ( dī ) low; to lower (one's head); droop
底 ( dǐ ) bottom; background; base
地点 ( dìdiǎn ) place; site; location
地球 ( dìqiú ) the Earth; planet
地址 ( dìzhǐ ) address
调查 ( diàochá ) investigate; survey; inquiry
掉 ( diào ) to drop; to fall
丢 ( diū ) lose (something); throw; put aside
动作 ( dòngzuò ) movement; motion; action
堵车 ( dǔchē ) traffic jam
肚子 ( dùzi ) belly; abdomen; stomach
短信 ( duǎnxìn ) text message; SMS
对话 ( duìhuà ) dialogue; conversation
对面 ( duìmiàn ) opposite; across from; the other side
对于 ( duìyú ) regarding; as far as sth. is concerned; with regards to; for
儿童 ( értóng ) child; children
而 ( ér ) and; but; yet; while (Kangxi radical 126)
发生 ( fāshēng ) happen; occur; take place
发展 ( fāzhǎn ) develop; development; growth
法律 ( fǎlǜ ) law; statute
翻译 ( fānyì ) translate; translation; interpret
烦恼 ( fánnǎo ) worried; vexed
反对 ( fǎnduì ) oppose; fight against
方法 ( fāngfǎ ) method; way; means
方面 ( fāngmiàn ) aspect; field; side
方向 ( fāngxiàng ) direction; orientation
房东 ( fángdōng ) landlord
放弃 ( fàngqì ) abandon; renounce; give up
放暑假 ( fàng shǔjià ) have summer vacation
放松 ( fàngsōng ) relax; loosen; slacken
份 ( fèn ) part; portion; (mw for documents, papers, jobs, etc.)
丰富 ( fēngfù ) rich; enrich; abundant; plentiful
否则 ( fǒuzé ) if not; otherwise; or else
符合 ( fúhé ) in keeping with; in accordance with; conform
父亲 ( fùqin ) father
付款 ( fù kuǎn ) to pay
负责 ( fùzé ) responsible for (something); in charge of
复印 ( fùyìn ) photocopy; duplicate
复杂 ( fùzá ) complicated; complex
富 ( fù ) wealthy
改变 ( gǎibiàn ) to change; alter; to transform
干杯 ( gān bēi ) to drink a toast; cheers!; bottoms up!
赶 ( gǎn ) catch up; overtake; drive away
敢 ( gǎn ) to dare
感动 ( gǎndòng ) be moved; to touch emotionally
感觉 ( gǎnjué ) to feel; become aware of; feeling
感情 ( gǎnqíng ) feeling; emotion; sensation
感谢 ( gǎnxiè ) thank; be grateful
干 ( gān ) to concern; shield; dry; clean (Kangxi radical 51)
刚 ( gāng ) just (indicating the immediate past); recently; firm
高速公路 ( gāosù gōnglù ) highway
胳膊 ( gēbo ) arm
各 ( gè ) each; every
工资 ( gōngzī ) wages; pay; earnings; salary
公里 ( gōnglǐ ) kilometer
功夫 ( gōngfu ) kung fu; skill; art; labor
共同 ( gòngtóng ) together; common; joint
购物 ( gòuwù ) go shopping; buy goods
够 ( gòu ) enough; to reach
估计 ( gūjì ) appraise; estimate
鼓励 ( gǔlì ) encourage; inspire
故意 ( gùyì ) deliberately; intentional; on purpose
顾客 ( gùkè ) customer; client
挂 ( guà ) hang; put up; suspend
关键 ( guānjiàn ) crucial; key; pivotal
观众 ( guānzhòng ) spectator; audience
管理 ( guǎnlǐ ) supervise; manage
光 ( guāng ) light; ray; bright; only; merely; used up
广播 ( guǎngbō ) broadcast; on the air
广告 ( guǎnggào ) advertisement; a commercial
逛 ( guàng ) to stroll; to visit; go window shopping
规定 ( guīdìng ) regulation; stipulate; fix; set
国籍 ( guójí ) nationality
国际 ( guójì ) international
果汁 ( guǒzhī ) fruit juice
过程 ( guòchéng ) course of events; process
海洋 ( hǎiyáng ) ocean
害羞 ( hài xiū ) blush; shy
寒假 ( hánjià ) winter vacation
汗 ( hàn ) sweat; perspiration; Khan
航班 ( hángbān ) scheduled flight; flight number
好处 ( hǎochu ) benefit; advantage
好像 ( hǎoxiàng ) as if; seem to be
号码 ( hàomǎ ) number
合格 ( hégé ) qualified; up to standard
合适 ( héshì ) suitable; proper; appropriate
盒子 ( hézi ) box
后悔 ( hòuhuǐ ) to regret; repent
厚 ( hòu ) thick (for flat things); generous
互联网 ( Hùliánwǎng ) Internet
互相 ( hùxiāng ) mutually; with each other
护士 ( hùshi ) nurse
怀疑 ( huáiyí ) doubt; to suspect; be skeptical
回忆 ( huíyì ) to recall; recollect
活动 ( huódòng ) activity; exercise; move about
活泼 ( huópo ) lively; vivacious
火 ( huǒ ) fire (Kangxi radical 86)
获得 ( huòdé ) obtain; acquire; to gain
积极 ( jījí ) active; positive; energetic
积累 ( jīlěi ) accumulate; accumulation
基础 ( jīchǔ ) base; foundation
激动 ( jīdòng ) excite; agitate
及时 ( jíshí ) timely; in time; promptly; without delay
即使 ( jíshǐ ) even if; even though
计划 ( jìhuà ) plan; project
记者 ( jìzhě ) reporter; journalist
技术 ( jìshù ) technology; technique; skill
既然 ( jìrán ) since; given that; now that
继续 ( jìxù ) to continue; to go on; to proceed
寄 ( jì ) send by mail
加班 ( jiā bān ) work overtime
加油站 ( jiāyóuzhàn ) gas station
家具 ( jiājù ) furniture
假 ( jiǎ, jià ) fake; if; borrow | vacation; holiday
价格 ( jiàgé ) price
坚持 ( jiānchí ) persist in; persevere
减肥 ( jiǎnféi ) go on a diet; lose weight
减少 ( jiǎnshǎo ) reduce; to decrease
建议 ( jiànyì ) to propose; to suggest; recommend
将来 ( jiānglái ) the future
奖金 ( jiǎngjīn ) bonus
降低 ( jiàngdī ) reduce; to lower; to drop
降落 ( jiàngluò ) descend; to land; put down
交 ( jiāo ) deliver; turn over; intersect; to pay (money); friendship
交流 ( jiāoliú ) communicate; exchange; give and take; interaction; to alternate
交通 ( jiāotōng ) traffic; transportation
郊区 ( jiāoqū ) suburbs; outskirts
骄傲 ( jiāo'ào ) proud; arrogant; conceited; take pride in
饺子 ( jiǎozi ) dumpling; potsticker
教授 ( jiàoshòu ) professor; instruct; to lecture
教育 ( jiàoyù ) education
接受 ( jiēshòu ) accept; receive (honors, etc.)
接着 ( jiēzhe ) continue; carry on; to catch; follow
节 ( jié ) section; part; festival; moral integrity; save; (mw for class periods)
节约 ( jiéyuē ) frugal; to save
结果 ( jiéguǒ ) result; outcome; finally
解释 ( jiěshì ) to explain
尽管 ( jǐnguǎn ) despite; although; even though | freely; without hesitation
紧张 ( jǐnzhāng ) nervous; tension; strain
进行 ( jìnxíng ) carry on; carry out; undertake
禁止 ( jìnzhǐ ) to ban; prohibit
京剧 ( jīngjù ) Beijing Opera
经济 ( jīngjì ) economy; economic
经历 ( jīnglì ) undergo; to experience
经验 ( jīngyàn ) experience
精彩 ( jīngcǎi ) brilliant; spectacular; wonderful
景色 ( jǐngsè ) scenery; landscape; scene; view
警察 ( jǐngchá ) police
竞争 ( jìngzhēng ) compete
竟然 ( jìngrán ) unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
镜子 ( jìngzi ) mirror
究竟 ( jiūjìng ) after all; when all is said and done; actually
举 ( jǔ ) lift; raise; cite
举办 ( jǔbàn ) to conduct; to hold
举行 ( jǔxíng ) convene; to hold (a meeting, ceremony, etc.)
拒绝 ( jùjué ) to refuse; to decline; to reject
距离 ( jùlí ) distance; be apart; away from
聚会 ( jùhuì ) hold a meeting; get together; a party
开玩笑 ( kāi wánxiào ) joke; play a joke; make fun of
开心 ( kāixīn ) feel happy; have a great time; make fun of somebody
看法 ( kànfǎ ) point of view; opinion
考虑 ( kǎolǜ ) think over; consider
烤鸭 ( kǎoyā ) roast duck
科学 ( kēxué ) science; scientific knowledge
棵 ( kē ) (mw for plants)
咳嗽 ( késou ) to cough
可怜 ( kělián ) pitiful; poor; pathetic
可是 ( kěshì ) but; however
可惜 ( kěxī ) it's a pity; regrettable; too bad
客厅 ( kètīng ) living room; parlor
肯定 ( kěndìng ) sure; definite; affirm; approve
空 ( kōng, kòng ) empty; sky | leave blank; leisure
空气 ( kōngqì ) air
恐怕 ( kǒngpà ) be afraid; to fear; I'm afraid that...
苦 ( kǔ ) bitter; miserable
矿泉水 ( kuàngquánshuǐ ) mineral water
困 ( kùn ) sleepy; surround; hard-pressed
困难 ( kùnnan ) difficulty; difficult; problem
垃圾桶 ( lājītǒng ) garbage can
拉 ( lā ) to pull; to play (string instruments); to drag
辣 ( là ) hot (spicy)
来不及 ( lái bu jí ) there's not enough time (to do something); it's too late
来得及 ( lái de jí ) there's still time
来自 ( láizì ) come from (a place)
懒 ( lǎn ) lazy
浪费 ( làngfèi ) to waste; squander
浪漫 ( làngmàn ) romantic
老虎 ( lǎohǔ ) tiger
冷静 ( lěngjìng ) calm; cool-headed; sober
礼拜天 ( lǐbàitiān ) Sunday
礼貌 ( lǐmào ) courtesy; politeness; manners
理发 ( lǐfà ) a barber, hairdressing; haircut
理解 ( lǐjiě ) comprehend; understand
理想 ( lǐxiǎng ) ideal
力气 ( lìqi ) physical strength; effort
厉害 ( lìhai ) terrible; formidable; fierce; cool; awesome
例如 ( lìrú ) for example; for instance
俩 ( liǎng ) (colloquial) two (people)
连 ( lián ) even; including; join
联系 ( liánxì ) integrate; link; connection; contact
凉快 ( liángkuai ) nice and cool; pleasantly cool
零钱 ( língqián ) small change (of money)
另外 ( lìngwài ) another; in addition; besides
留 ( liú ) to leave (behind, a message); to retain; to stay
流利 ( liúlì ) fluent
流行 ( liúxíng ) spread; prevalent; be popular
旅行 ( lǚxíng ) travel
律师 ( lǜshī ) lawyer
乱 ( luàn ) disorder; confusion; arbitrarily
麻烦 ( máfan ) trouble (someone); troubling; bothersome
马虎 ( mǎhu ) careless; sloppy; casual
满 ( mǎn ) full; abbreviation for Manchurian
毛 ( máo ) hair; fur; feather; dime (Kangxi radical 82)
毛巾 ( máojīn ) towel; washcloth
美丽 ( měilì ) beautiful
梦 ( mèng ) to dream
迷路 ( mílù ) to get lost
密码 ( mìmǎ ) password; secret code
免费 ( miǎn fèi ) free (of charge); no cost
秒 ( miǎo ) second (unit of time or angle)
民族 ( mínzú ) nationality; ethnic group
母亲 ( mǔqin ) mother
目的 ( mùdì ) purpose; aim; goal
耐心 ( nàixīn ) to be patient
难道 ( nándào ) could it be that ...?; don't tell me ...
难受 ( nánshòu ) feel unwell; to suffer pain
内 ( nèi ) inside; inner; internal; within
内容 ( nèiróng ) content; substance; details
能力 ( nénglì ) capability; capable; ability
年龄 ( niánlíng ) (a person's) age
弄 ( nòng ) do; manage; to handle; make
暖和 ( nuǎnhuo ) warm; nice and warm
偶尔 ( ǒu'ěr ) occasionally; once in a while; sometimes
排队 ( pái duì ) queue; stand in line
排列 ( páiliè ) arrange; align; permutation
判断 ( pànduàn ) to judge; judgment; to decide
陪 ( péi ) accompany; keep company
批评 ( pīpíng ) criticize
皮肤 ( pífū ) skin
脾气 ( píqi ) temperament; disposition; temper
篇 ( piān ) sheet; (mw for articles); piece of writing
骗 ( piàn ) to cheat; to swindle; deceive
乒乓球 ( pīngpāngqiú ) ping pong; table tennis
平时 ( píngshí ) ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
破 ( pò ) broken; damaged; to split
葡萄 ( pútao ) grape
普遍 ( pǔbiàn ) common; universal; general; widespread
普通话 ( pǔtōnghuà ) Mandarin (common language)
其次 ( qícì ) next; secondly
其中 ( qízhōng ) among; in; included among these
气候 ( qìhòu ) climate; atmosphere; weather
千万 ( qiānwàn ) ten million; be sure to; must
签证 ( qiānzhèng ) visa
敲 ( qiāo ) knock; blackmail
桥 ( qiáo ) bridge
巧克力 ( qiǎokèlì ) chocolate
亲戚 ( qīnqi ) a relative (i.e. family relation)
轻 ( qīng ) light; easy; gentle; soft
轻松 ( qīngsōng ) relaxed; gentle; easygoing
情况 ( qíngkuàng ) circumstance; state of affairs; situation
穷 ( qióng ) poor; exhausted
区别 ( qūbié ) difference; distinguish
取 ( qǔ ) to take; get; choose
全部 ( quánbù ) whole; entire; complete
缺点 ( quēdiǎn ) weak point; defect; fault; shortcoming
缺少 ( quēshǎo ) to lack; be short of; be deficient in
却 ( què ) but; yet; however
确实 ( quèshí ) indeed; in truth; reliable
然而 ( rán'ér ) however; yet; but
热闹 ( rènao ) bustling; lively; busy
任何 ( rènhé ) any; whatever; whichever
任务 ( rènwu ) a mission; an assignment; a task
扔 ( rēng ) to throw; throw away
仍然 ( réngrán ) still; yet
日记 ( rìjì ) diary
入口 ( rùkǒu ) entrance
散步 ( sàn bù ) to go for a walk
森林 ( sēnlín ) forest
沙发 ( shāfā ) sofa
伤心 ( shāngxīn ) sad; grieve; brokenhearted
商量 ( shāngliang ) consult; talk over; discuss
稍微 ( shāowēi ) a little bit; slightly
勺子 ( sháozi ) spoon; scoop; ladle
社会 ( shèhuì ) society
申请 ( shēnqǐng ) apply for; application
深 ( shēn ) deep; profound; dark (of colors)
甚至 ( shènzhì ) even (to the point of); so much so that
生活 ( shēnghuó ) life; livelihood; to live
生命 ( shēngmìng ) life
生意 ( shēngyi ) business; trade
省 ( shěng ) to save; economize; omit; province
剩 ( shèng ) have as remainder; be left over; surplus
失败 ( shībài ) be defeated; fail; lose
失望 ( shīwàng ) disappointed; lose hope
师傅 ( shīfu ) master; qualified worker; teacher
十分 ( shífēn ) very; fully; 100%
实际 ( shíjì ) actual; reality; practice
实在 ( shízài ) honest; in reality; honestly; indeed; certainly
使 ( shǐ ) to use; to make; to cause; enable; envoy; messenger
使用 ( shǐyòng ) to use; employ; apply; administer; manipulate
世纪 ( shìjì ) century
是否 ( shìfǒu ) whether (or not); if
适合 ( shìhé ) to suit; to fit
适应 ( shìyìng ) to suit; to fit; adapt
收 ( shōu ) receive; accept; collect; to harvest
收入 ( shōurù ) take in; income; revenue
收拾 ( shōushi ) to tidy; put in order; to repair; to settle with; punish
首都 ( shǒudū ) capital (city)
首先 ( shǒuxiān ) first (of all); in the first place; firstly
受不了 ( shòu bu liǎo ) cannot endure; unbearable; can't stand
受到 ( shòudào ) receive (influence, restriction, etc.); be subjected to
售货员 ( shòuhuòyuán ) salesclerk; shop assistant
输 ( shū ) to transport; to lose (a game, etc.)
熟悉 ( shúxī ) familiar with; know well
数量 ( shùliàng ) amount; quantity; number
数字 ( shùzì ) number; numeral; figure; digit
帅 ( shuài ) handsome; graceful; commander-in-chief
顺便 ( shùnbiàn ) conveniently; in passing; on the way
顺利 ( shùnlì ) go smoothly; without a hitch; successful
顺序 ( shùnxù ) sequence; order
说明 ( shuōmíng ) explain; explanation; illustrate; to show
硕士 ( shuòshì ) Master's degree (M.A.)
死 ( sǐ ) to die; dead; fixed; impassible; extremely
速度 ( sùdù ) speed; rate; velocity
塑料袋 ( sùliàodài ) plastic bag
酸 ( suān ) sour; sore; ache
随便 ( suíbiàn ) as one pleases; informal; random; casual
随着 ( suízhe ) along with; in the wake of
孙子 ( sūnzi ) grandson; son's son
所有 ( suǒyǒu ) all; to have; to possess
台 ( tái ) platform; Taiwan (abbr.); desk; stage; typhoon; (mw for machines); (classical) you (in letters)
抬 ( tái ) to lift; to raise (with both palms up); carry (together)
态度 ( tàidu ) manner; bearing; attitude
谈 ( tán ) to talk; to chat; discuss
弹钢琴 ( tán gāngqín ) play the piano
汤 ( tāng ) soup; broth
糖 ( táng ) sugar; candy; sweets
躺 ( tǎng ) recline; lie down (on back or side)
趟 ( tàng, tāng ) (mw for trips times) | to wade
讨论 ( tǎolùn ) to discuss; discussion; to talk over
讨厌 ( tǎoyàn ) to hate; loathe; disgusting; troublesome
特点 ( tèdiǎn ) a characteristic; trait; feature
提 ( tí ) to carry; to lift; to raise (an issue)
提供 ( tígōng ) to supply; provide; furnish
提前 ( tíqián ) shift to an earlier date; bring forward; to advance
提醒 ( tíxǐng ) remind; call attention to; warn of
填空 ( tiánkòng ) fill in the blanks; fill a vacancy
条件 ( tiáojiàn ) condition; circumstances; prerequisite
停 ( tíng ) to stop; to halt; to park (a car)
挺 ( tǐng ) straighten up; stick out; rather (good); very
通过 ( tōngguò ) by means of; through (a method); pass through; via
通知 ( tōngzhī ) notify; to inform; notice
同情 ( tóngqíng ) compassion; sympathy
同时 ( tóngshí ) at the same time; simultaneously
推 ( tuī ) to push; to scrape; to decline; postpone; elect
推迟 ( tuīchí ) postpone; defer
脱 ( tuō ) to shed; take off; to escape
袜子 ( wàzi ) socks; stockings
完全 ( wánquán ) complete; whole; totally
网球 ( wǎngqiú ) tennis; tennis ball
网站 ( wǎngzhàn ) website
往往 ( wǎngwǎng ) often; frequently; more often than not
危险 ( wēixiǎn ) danger; dangerous; perilous
卫生间 ( wèishēngjiān ) restroom; bathroom; water closet (WC)
味道 ( wèidao ) flavor; taste
温度 ( wēndù ) temperature
文章 ( wénzhāng ) article; essay
污染 ( wūrǎn ) pollution; contamination
无 ( wú ) have not; without; not (Kangxi radical 71)
无聊 ( wúliáo ) nonsense; bored; silly; stupid
无论 ( wúlùn ) no matter what; regardless of whether...
误会 ( wùhuì ) to misunderstand; to mistake
西红柿 ( xīhóngshì ) tomato
吸引 ( xīyǐn ) attract (interest, investment, etc.)
咸 ( xián ) salty; salted; all
现金 ( xiànjīn ) cash
羡慕 ( xiànmù ) to envy; admire
相反 ( xiāngfǎn ) opposite; contrary
相同 ( xiāngtóng ) identical; same; alike
香 ( xiāng ) fragrant; savory (Kangxi radical 186)
详细 ( xiángxì ) detailed; in detail; minute
响 ( xiǎng ) make a sound; to ring; echo
橡皮 ( xiàngpí ) rubber; an eraser
消息 ( xiāoxi ) news; information
小吃 ( xiǎochī ) snack; refreshments
小伙子 ( xiǎohuǒzi ) young man; lad; youngster
小说 ( xiǎoshuō ) novel; fiction
笑话 ( xiàohua ) joke; laugh at
效果 ( xiàoguǒ ) effect; result
心情 ( xīnqíng ) mood; state of mind
辛苦 ( xīnkǔ ) hard; exhausting; toilsome; laborious
信封 ( xìnfēng ) envelope
信息 ( xìnxī ) information; news; message
信心 ( xìnxīn ) confidence; faith (in sb. or sth.)
兴奋 ( xīngfèn ) excitement; be excited
行 ( xíng ) walk; be current; do; will do; okay
醒 ( xǐng ) wake up
幸福 ( xìngfú ) happy; blessed; fortunate
性别 ( xìngbié ) gender; sex; sexual distinction
性格 ( xìnggé ) nature; personality; temperament
修理 ( xiūlǐ ) to repair; perform maintenance; to overhaul
许多 ( xǔduō ) many; a lot; much
学期 ( xuéqī ) semester; school term
压力 ( yālì ) pressure; stress
呀 ( ya ) ah; oh; (used for 啊 after words ending with a, e, i, o, or ü)
牙膏 ( yágāo ) toothpaste
亚洲 ( Yàzhōu ) Asia
严格 ( yángé ) strict; stringent; tight
严重 ( yánzhòng ) grave; serious; critical
研究 ( yánjiū ) to study; to research
盐 ( yán ) salt
眼镜 ( yǎnjìng ) glasses; spectacles
演出 ( yǎnchū ) to act (in a play); to perform; to put on a show; performance
演员 ( yǎnyuán ) actor or actress; performer
阳光 ( yángguāng ) sunshine; sunlight
养成 ( yǎngchéng ) cultivate; acquire; to form
样子 ( yàngzi ) manner; air; appearance; looks
邀请 ( yāoqǐng ) to invite
要是 ( yàoshi ) if; suppose; in case
钥匙 ( yàoshi ) key
也许 ( yěxǔ ) perhaps; probably; maybe
叶子 ( yèzi ) leaves
页 ( yè ) page; leaf (Kangxi radical 181)
一切 ( yíqiè ) all; every; everything
以 ( yǐ ) to use; according to; so as to; for; by
以为 ( yǐwéi ) think (mistakenly); consider (that); believe
艺术 ( yìshù ) art
意见 ( yìjiàn ) opinion; view; suggestion; complaint
因此 ( yīncǐ ) therefore; thus; that is why; because of this
引起 ( yǐnqǐ ) give rise to; lead to; to cause; arouse
印象 ( yìnxiàng ) impression
赢 ( yíng ) to win; to beat; to profit
应聘 ( yìngpìn ) accept a job offer; to apply for a job
永远 ( yǒngyuǎn ) forever; eternal; always
勇敢 ( yǒnggǎn ) brave; courageous
优点 ( yōudiǎn ) merit; good point; a strength; a benefit
优秀 ( yōuxiù ) outstanding; excellent
幽默 ( yōumò ) humorous
尤其 ( yóuqí ) especially; particularly
由 ( yóu ) follow; from; by; through
由于 ( yóuyú ) due to; owing to; as a result of; thanks to
邮局 ( yóujú ) post office
友好 ( yǒuhǎo ) friendly (relations); close friends
友谊 ( yǒuyì ) friendship; companionship
有趣 ( yǒuqù ) interesting; fascinating; amusing
于是 ( yúshì ) as a result; thus; therefore
愉快 ( yúkuài ) happy; cheerful; delightful
与 ( yǔ ) (formal) and; to give; together with; participate; final particle expressing doubt or surprise
羽毛球 ( yǔmáoqiú ) badminton
语法 ( yǔfǎ ) grammar
语言 ( yǔyán ) language
预习 ( yùxí ) (of students) prepare a lesson before class; preview
原来 ( yuánlái ) original; former; as it turns out
原谅 ( yuánliàng ) to excuse; forgive; to pardon
原因 ( yuányīn ) cause; reason
约会 ( yuēhuì ) appointment; engagement; date
阅读 ( yuèdú ) read; reading
云 ( yún ) cloud; Yunnan province | say; speak
允许 ( yǔnxǔ ) to permit; allow
杂志 ( zázhì ) magazine
咱们 ( zánmen ) we (including the listener); us; our
暂时 ( zànshí ) temporary; transient; for the moment
脏 ( zāng ) filthy; dirty
责任 ( zérèn ) responsibility; blame; duty
增加 ( zēngjiā ) to increase; to raise; add
占线 ( zhànxiàn ) the (phone) line is busy
招聘 ( zhāopìn ) recruitment; take job applications for a job
照 ( zhào ) to shine; illuminate; according to
真正 ( zhēnzhèng ) genuine; real; true
整理 ( zhěnglǐ ) put in order; arrange; straighten up; to tidy; to pack (luggage)
正常 ( zhèngcháng ) normal; regular; ordinary
正好 ( zhènghǎo ) just (in time); just right; just enough; happen to; by chance
正确 ( zhèngquè ) correct; proper
正式 ( zhèngshì ) formal; official
证明 ( zhèngmíng ) proof; testify; confirm; certificate
之 ( zhī ) (literary equivalent to 的); (pronoun); of
支持 ( zhīchí ) sustain; hold out; | support; stand by (e.g. international support)
知识 ( zhīshi ) knowledge; intellectual
直接 ( zhíjiē ) direct; immediate
值得 ( zhíde ) be worth; deserve
职业 ( zhíyè ) profession; occupation
植物 ( zhíwù ) plant; botanical; vegetation
只好 ( zhǐhǎo ) have to; be forced to
只要 ( zhǐyào ) so long as; if only; provided that
指 ( zhǐ ) finger; to point (at, to, out); refer to
至少 ( zhìshǎo ) at least; (to say the) least
质量 ( zhìliàng ) quality; mass (physics)
重 ( zhòng ) heavy; serious; important
重点 ( zhòngdiǎn ) emphasis; main point
重视 ( zhòngshì ) to value; take seriously
周围 ( zhōuwéi ) surroundings; vicinity; environment
主意 ( zhǔyi ) plan; idea; decision
祝贺 ( zhùhè ) congratulate
著名 ( zhùmíng ) famous; well-known; celebration
专门 ( zhuānmén ) specialized
专业 ( zhuānyè ) profession; specialized field of study; major
转 ( zhuǎn, zhuàn ) to turn; to change; pass on | revolve; rotate
赚 ( zhuàn ) earn; make a profit
准确 ( zhǔnquè ) accurate; precise
准时 ( zhǔnshí ) punctually; on time
仔细 ( zǐxì ) careful; attentive; cautious
自然 ( zìrán ) nature; natural
自信 ( zìxìn ) self-confidence
总结 ( zǒngjié ) summarize; conclude
租 ( zū ) to rent
最好 ( zuìhǎo ) the best; had better ...; it would be best
尊重 ( zūnzhòng ) esteem; to respect; to value; to honor
左右 ( zuǒyòu ) about; approximate; around | left and right
作家 ( zuòjiā ) author; writer
作用 ( zuòyòng ) action; activity; effect
作者 ( zuòzhě ) author; writer
座 ( zuò ) (mw for mountains, bridges, tall buildings, etc.); | seat; base; stand; constellation
座位 ( zuòwèi ) seat; place
哎 ( āi ) hey!; (interjection of surprise or dissatisfaction)
唉 ( ài ) (an exclamation indicating resignation); oh well; oh; mm
爱护 ( àihù ) cherish; reassure; take good care of
爱惜 ( àixī ) cherish; treasure; use sparingly
爱心 ( àixīn ) compassion
安慰 ( ānwèi ) to comfort; to console
安装 ( ānzhuāng ) install; erect; to fix; to mount
岸 ( àn ) bank; shore; beach; coast
暗 ( àn ) dark; gloomy; hidden; secret
熬夜 ( áoyè ) stay up very late or all night
把握 ( bǎwò ) grasp; hold; certainty; assurance
摆 ( bǎi ) to put (on); arrange; to sway; pendulum
办理 ( bànlǐ ) to handle; to transact; to conduct
傍晚 ( bàngwǎn ) in the evening; when night falls
包裹 ( bāoguǒ ) wrap up; bind up; package
包含 ( bāohán ) contain; embody; include
包括 ( bāokuò ) comprise; include; consist of
薄 ( báo ) thin; flimsy; weak (first two pronunciations)
宝贝 ( bǎobèi ) treasure; precious things; darling; baby
宝贵 ( bǎoguì ) valuable; precious; value
保持 ( bǎochí ) to keep; maintain; to hold
保存 ( bǎocún ) conserve; preserve; to keep, to save a file in a computer
保留 ( bǎoliú ) to reserve; hold back; retain
保险 ( bǎoxiǎn ) insurance; insure; safe
报到 ( bàodào ) report for duty; to check in; register
报道 ( bàodào ) to report; news report
报告 ( bàogào ) to report; make known; inform; speech; lecture
报社 ( bàoshè ) newspaper office
抱怨 ( bàoyuàn ) complain; grumble
背 ( bēi ) carry on one's back; to bear
悲观 ( bēiguān ) pessimistic
背景 ( bèijǐng ) background
被子 ( bèizi ) quilt; blanket
本科 ( běnkē ) undergraduate
本领 ( běnlǐng ) skill; ability; capability
本质 ( běnzhì ) essence; nature; innate character
比例 ( bǐlì ) proportion; scale
彼此 ( bǐcǐ ) each other; one another
必然 ( bìrán ) inevitable; certain; necessary
必要 ( bìyào ) necessary; essential; indispensable
毕竟 ( bìjìng ) after all; overall; when all is said and done
避免 ( bìmiǎn ) avoid; avert; prevent
编辑 ( biānjí ) to edit; compile; editor
鞭炮 ( biānpào ) firecracker; a long string of small firecrackers
便 ( biàn, pián ) plain; convenient; excretion; formal equivalent to 就 | cheap
辩论 ( biànlùn ) argue; debate; argue over
标点 ( biāodiǎn ) punctuation; punctuation mark; punctuate
标志 ( biāozhì ) sign; mark; signal; symbol
表达 ( biǎodá ) to express; to voice; convey
表面 ( biǎomiàn ) surface; outside; face
表明 ( biǎomíng ) make clear; make known
表情 ( biǎoqíng ) (facial) expression; express one's feelings
表现 ( biǎoxiàn ) to show; to show off; display; performance
冰激凌 ( bīngjīlíng ) ice cream
病毒 ( bìngdú ) virus
玻璃 ( bōli ) glass; nylon; plastic
播放 ( bōfàng ) broadcast; transmit
脖子 ( bózi ) neck
博物馆 ( bówùguǎn ) museum
补充 ( bǔchōng ) replenish; to supplement; to complement
不安 ( bù'ān ) uneasy; unstable; disturbed
不得了 ( bùdéliǎo ) extremely; very; terribly; my god! (expression of surprise)
不断 ( búduàn ) unceasing; uninterrupted; continuously
不见得 ( bújiàndé ) not necessarily; not likely
不耐烦 ( búnàifán ) impatience; impatient
不然 ( bùrán ) otherwise; not so
不如 ( bùrú ) not as good as; inferior to
不要紧 ( bú yàojǐn ) unimportant; not serious; it doesn't matter
不足 ( bùzú ) insufficient; not enough
布 ( bù ) cloth; announce; to spread
步骤 ( bùzhòu ) step; move; measure; procedure
部门 ( bùmén ) department; branch; section
财产 ( cáichǎn ) property; fortune
采访 ( cǎifǎng ) interview; gather news; hunt for and collect
采取 ( cǎiqǔ ) carry out or adopt; take(measures, policies, attitudes, etc.)
彩虹 ( cǎihóng ) rainbow
踩 ( cǎi ) step upon; to tread; to stamp
参考 ( cānkǎo ) reference; consult
参与 ( cānyù ) participate (in sth.); attach oneself to
惭愧 ( cánkuì ) ashamed
操场 ( cāochǎng ) playground; sports field
操心 ( cāo xīn ) worry about
册 ( cè ) book; (mw for books)
测验 ( cèyàn ) test; exam; to test
曾经 ( céngjīng ) once; (refers to something that happened previously)
叉子 ( chāzi ) fork; cross
差距 ( chājù ) disparity; gap; the difference (in distance; amount; progress; etc.)
插 ( chā ) to insert; stick in; pierce
拆 ( chāi ) unravel; to tear; demolish
产品 ( chǎnpǐn ) product; goods; merchandise
产生 ( chǎnshēng ) to produce; emerge; to cause
长途 ( chángtú ) long distance
常识 ( chángshí ) common sense; general knowledge
抄 ( chāo ) to copy; plagiarize; search and confiscate
超级 ( chāojí ) super; transcending; high grade
朝 ( cháo ) to face; towards; dynasty
潮湿 ( cháoshī ) damp; moist; humid
吵 ( chǎo ) to quarrel; make noise
吵架 ( chǎo jià ) to quarrel; to squabble; bicker
炒 ( chǎo ) to stir-fry; saute
车库 ( chēkù ) garage
车厢 ( chēxiāng ) carriage; railroad car
彻底 ( chèdǐ ) thorough; complete; completely
沉默 ( chénmò ) silent; uncommunicative
趁 ( chèn ) avail oneself of; take advantage of (an opportunity or situation)
称 ( chēng ) weigh; to call; be called
称呼 ( chēnghu ) to call; address as; name
称赞 ( chēngzàn ) to praise; to acclaim
成分 ( chéngfèn ) ingredient; composition
成果 ( chéngguǒ ) result; achievement; gain
成就 ( chéngjiù ) accomplishment; achievement; success
成立 ( chénglì ) establish; to set up
成人 ( chéngrén ) adult; to grow up; become full-grown
成熟 ( chéngshú ) mature; ripe
成语 ( chéngyǔ ) idiom; proverb
成长 ( chéngzhǎng ) to mature; grow up
诚恳 ( chéngkěn ) honest; sincere
承担 ( chéngdān ) undertake; assume (responsibility)
承认 ( chéngrèn ) to admit; concede; acknowledge
承受 ( chéngshòu ) to bear; support; endure; sustain
程度 ( chéngdù ) degree; extent; level
程序 ( chéngxù ) procedure; sequence; program
吃亏 ( chīkuī ) suffer losses; get the worst of
池塘 ( chítáng ) pool; pond
迟早 ( chízǎo ) sooner or later
持续 ( chíxù ) continue; persist
尺子 ( chǐzi ) ruler (measuring instrument)
翅膀 ( chìbǎng ) wing
冲 ( chōng ) to rush; to clash; to rinse; thoroughfare
充电器 ( chōngdiànqì ) battery charger
充分 ( chōngfèn ) full; abundant; ample
充满 ( chōngmǎn ) brimming with; very full
重复 ( chóngfù ) to repeat; to duplicate
宠物 ( chǒngwù ) a pet
抽屉 ( chōuti ) drawer
抽象 ( chōuxiàng ) abstract; abstraction
丑 ( chǒu ) ugly; disgraceful (2nd Earthly Branch)
臭 ( chòu ) stench; stink
出版 ( chūbǎn ) publish
出口 ( chūkǒu ) exit; speak; export
出色 ( chūsè ) remarkable; outstanding; excellent
出示 ( chūshì ) to show
出席 ( chūxí ) attend; be present; participate
初级 ( chūjí ) junior; primary
除非 ( chúfēi ) only if; unless
除夕 ( chúxī ) Lunar New Year's Eve
处理 ( chǔlǐ ) deal with; to process; sell at a discount; to treat (by a special process)
传播 ( chuánbō ) propagate; to spread
传染 ( chuánrǎn ) infect; be contagious
传说 ( chuánshuō ) it is said; legend; pass on (a story)
传统 ( chuántǒng ) tradition; traditional
窗帘 ( chuānglián ) window curtain
闯 ( chuǎng ) rush; break through; to temper oneself (by battling difficulties)
创造 ( chuàngzào ) create; bring about; creativity
吹 ( chuī ) to blow; to blast; to puff
词汇 ( cíhuì ) vocabulary
辞职 ( cízhí ) resign from a position
此外 ( cǐwài ) besides; in addition; moreover
次要 ( cìyào ) secondary; less important
刺激 ( cìjī ) exciting; provoke; irritate
匆忙 ( cōngmáng ) hasty; hurried
从此 ( cóngcǐ ) from now on; since then
从而 ( cóng'ér ) thus; thereby; as a result
从前 ( cóngqián ) previously; formerly; in the past
从事 ( cóngshì ) go for; engage in; deal with
粗糙 ( cūcāo ) coarse
促进 ( cùjìn ) promote (an idea or cause); to advance
促使 ( cùshǐ ) to urge; impel; to cause; to push
醋 ( cù ) vinegar
催 ( cuī ) to press; to urge; to hurry
存在 ( cúnzài ) to exist; to be
措施 ( cuòshī ) measure; step (to be taken)
答应 ( dāying ) to respond; to promise; to answer; agree
达到 ( dá dào ) achieve; attain; to reach
打工 ( dǎgōng ) work a part time job; (regional) do manual labor; do odd jobs
打交道 ( dǎ jiāodao ) come into contact with; to deal with
打喷嚏 ( dǎpēntì ) to sneeze
打听 ( dǎting ) ask about; inquire about
大方 ( dàfang ) generous; poise; (-fang1: expert; scholar)
大厦 ( dàshà ) large building; edifice; mansion
大象 ( dàxiàng ) elephant
大型 ( dàxíng ) large-scale; wide-scale
呆 ( dāi ) stupid; foolish; blank; dumbstruck; to stay
代表 ( dàibiǎo ) represent; to delegate
代替 ( dàitì ) to replace
贷款 ( dài kuǎn ) (bank) loan; provide a loan
待遇 ( dàiyù ) treatment; pay; wage; salary
担任 ( dānrèn ) hold the post of; serve as
单纯 ( dānchún ) simple; pure; merely
单调 ( dāndiào ) monotonous; dull
单独 ( dāndú ) alone
单位 ( dānwèi ) unit; work unit
单元 ( dānyuán ) unit; entrance number; staircase (for residential buildings)
耽误 ( dānwu ) to delay; waste time
胆小鬼 ( dǎnxiǎoguǐ ) coward
淡 ( dàn ) diluted; weak; thin
当地 ( dāngdì ) local
当心 ( dāngxīn ) take care; watch out
挡 ( dǎng ) to block; hinder; gear; equipment
导演 ( dǎoyǎn ) to direct; director
导致 ( dǎozhì ) lead to; bring about; to cause
岛屿 ( dǎoyǔ ) islands
倒霉 ( dǎoméi ) have bad luck; be out of luck
到达 ( dàodá ) to reach; arrive
道德 ( dàodé ) morals; morality; ethics
道理 ( dàolǐ ) reason; sense; argument
登记 ( dēngjì ) register (one's name); check in; enroll
等待 ( děngdài ) to wait (for); expect
等于 ( děngyú ) (Mathematics) equal to
滴 ( dī ) to drip; drop; (mw for drops of liquid)
的确 ( díquè ) really; indeed
敌人 ( dírén ) enemy
地道 ( dìdao ) authentic; genuine; (-dào: tunnel)
地理 ( dìlǐ ) geography
地区 ( dìqū ) an area; a region; a district
地毯 ( dìtǎn ) carpet; rug
地位 ( dìwèi ) position; status
地震 ( dìzhèn ) earthquake
递 ( dì ) hand over; to pass; to give
点心 ( diǎnxin ) dim sum; light refreshments; snacks
电池 ( diànchí ) battery
电台 ( diàntái ) transceiver; broadcasting station
钓 ( diào ) to fish
顶 ( dǐng ) top; roof; carry on one's head; prop up; to butt; (mw for headwear, i.e. hats)
动画片 ( dònghuàpiàn ) animated film
冻 ( dòng ) to freeze
洞 ( dòng ) cave; hole
豆腐 ( dòufu ) tofu; bean curd
逗 ( dòu ) to tease; amuse; to stay; to stop; funny
独立 ( dúlì ) independent
独特 ( dútè ) unique; distinctive
度过 ( dùguò ) spend; to pass
断 ( duàn ) to break; decide; absolutely (usually negative)
堆 ( duī ) pile; heap; stack; crowd
对比 ( duìbǐ ) compare; to contrast; comparison
对待 ( duìdài ) to treat
对方 ( duìfāng ) counterpart; the other party involved
对手 ( duìshǒu ) opponent; adversary; match
对象 ( duìxiàng ) target; object; partner; boyfriend or girlfriend
兑换 ( duìhuàn ) to exchange; to convert (currencies)
吨 ( dūn ) ton
蹲 ( dūn ) to crouch; to squat
顿 ( dùn ) pause; arrange; stamp feet; suddenly; (mw for meals)
多亏 ( duōkuī ) thanks to; luckily
多余 ( duōyú ) unnecessary; superfluous
朵 ( duǒ ) (mw for flowers and clouds)
躲藏 ( duǒcáng ) hide oneself; take cover
恶劣 ( èliè ) vile; horrible
耳环 ( ěrhuán ) earring
发表 ( fābiǎo ) publish; to issue (a statement); announce
发愁 ( fā chóu ) worry about sth.
发达 ( fādá ) developed (country, etc.); flourishing; prosper
发抖 ( fādǒu ) to shiver; to shudder; tremble
发挥 ( fāhuī ) to bring (skill, talent, etc.) into play; to develop (an idea)
发明 ( fāmíng ) invent
发票 ( fāpiào ) receipt or bill for purchase; invoice
发言 ( fāyán ) make a speech; statement
罚款 ( fákuǎn ) fine; penalty (monetary)
法院 ( fǎyuàn ) court of law
翻 ( fān ) to turn over; capsize; translate
繁荣 ( fánróng ) prosperous; prosperity; booming (economy)
反而 ( fǎn'ér ) on the contrary; instead
反复 ( fǎnfù ) repeatedly; over and over
反应 ( fǎnyìng ) react; respond; reply
反映 ( fǎnyìng ) reflect; reflection; report on
反正 ( fǎnzhèng ) anyway
范围 ( fànwéi ) scope; range; limits; extent
方 ( fāng ) square; direction; side (Kangxi radical 70)
方案 ( fāng'àn ) plan; program (for action, etc.); proposal
方式 ( fāngshì ) way; style; fashion; manner
妨碍 ( fáng'ài ) hinder; to hamper; to obstruct
仿佛 ( fǎngfú ) to seem as though; as if
非 ( fēi ) non-; un-; not be; wrongdoing; simply must (Kangxi radical 175)
肥皂 ( féizào ) soap
废话 ( fèihuà ) nonsense; rubbish
分别 ( fēnbié ) distinguish; split up; difference; to part
分布 ( fēnbù ) be distributed (over an area); be scattered
分配 ( fēnpèi ) distribute; assign; allocate
分手 ( fēnshǒu ) part company; break up
分析 ( fēnxī ) analyze; analysis
纷纷 ( fēnfēn ) one after another; in succession; in profusion; diverse; pell-mell
奋斗 ( fèndòu ) strive; to struggle
风格 ( fēnggé ) style
风景 ( fēngjǐng ) scenery; landscape
风俗 ( fēngsú ) social custom
风险 ( fēngxiǎn ) risk; venture; hazard
疯狂 ( fēngkuáng ) crazy; madness; wild; extreme popularity; insane; frenzied; unbridled
讽刺 ( fěngcì ) satirize; ridicule; mock; irony
否定 ( fǒudìng ) negate; negative
否认 ( fǒurèn ) deny; declare to be untrue
扶 ( fú ) to support with hand; to help somebody up
服装 ( fúzhuāng ) (formal) clothing; costume; dress
幅 ( fú ) width of cloth; size; (mw for pictures, paintings, textiles)
辅导 ( fǔdǎo ) to coach; to tutor; give advice (in study)
妇女 ( fùnǚ ) woman; women in general
复制 ( fùzhì ) duplicate; reproduce
改革 ( gǎigé ) to reform
改进 ( gǎijìn ) improve; make better
改善 ( gǎishàn ) improve; make better
改正 ( gǎizhèng ) to correct; amend
盖 ( gài ) lid; top; cover; to build
概括 ( gàikuò ) summarize; generalize
概念 ( gàiniàn ) concept; idea
干脆 ( gāncuì ) straightforward; clear-cut; blunt
干燥 ( gānzào ) to dry (of paint, cement, etc.); dry; dryness
赶紧 ( gǎnjǐn ) at once; hurriedly; lose no time
赶快 ( gǎnkuài ) at once; immediately
感激 ( gǎnjī ) appreciate; feel grateful
感受 ( gǎnshòu ) feel; experience; emotion; impression
感想 ( gǎnxiǎng ) impressions; reflections; thoughts
干活儿 ( gàn huór ) do manual labor; to work
钢铁 ( gāngtiě ) steel
高档 ( gāodàng ) top quality; first rate; high class
高级 ( gāojí ) high-level; high-grade; advanced
搞 ( gǎo ) do; make; be engaged in
告别 ( gàobié ) say goodbye to; to leave; to part
格外 ( géwài ) especially; additionally
隔壁 ( gébì ) next door
个别 ( gèbié ) individual; specific; isolated; very few
个人 ( gèrén ) individual; personal; oneself
个性 ( gèxìng ) individuality; personality
各自 ( gèzì ) each; respective; apiece
根 ( gēn ) root; base; (mw for long, slender objects)
根本 ( gēnběn ) root; essence; fundamental; basic; (not) at all; simply
工厂 ( gōngchǎng ) factory
工程师 ( gōngchéngshī ) engineer
工具 ( gōngjù ) tool; instrument; utensil
工人 ( gōngrén ) worker
工业 ( gōngyè ) industry
公布 ( gōngbù ) make public; announce; publicize
公开 ( gōngkāi ) public; make public
公平 ( gōngpíng ) fair; impartial; just
公寓 ( gōngyù ) apartment building
公元 ( gōngyuán ) (year) AD or CE; Christian era; common era
公主 ( gōngzhǔ ) princess
功能 ( gōngnéng ) function; feature
恭喜 ( gōngxǐ ) congratulate
贡献 ( gòngxiàn ) contribute; dedicate; contribution
沟通 ( gōutōng ) link; connect; communicate
构成 ( gòuchéng ) to constitute; to compose
姑姑 ( gūgu ) paternal aunt; father's sister
姑娘 ( gūniang ) young woman; girl
古代 ( gǔdài ) ancient times
古典 ( gǔdiǎn ) classical
股票 ( gǔpiào ) shares; stock (market)
骨头 ( gǔtou ) bone; moral character
鼓舞 ( gǔwǔ ) inspire; heartening
鼓掌 ( gǔ zhǎng ) applaud
固定 ( gùdìng ) fixed; regular; stable
挂号 ( guà hào ) register; check into hospital; send by registered mail
乖 ( guāi ) (of a child) obedient; well-behaved; clever; perverse; contrary to reason
拐弯 ( guǎi wān ) turn a corner; make a turn
怪不得 ( guài bu de ) no wonder; so that's why
关闭 ( guānbì ) close; shut
观察 ( guānchá ) observe; to watch; to survey
观点 ( guāndiǎn ) point of view; standpoint
观念 ( guānniàn ) notion; thought; concept
官 ( guān ) an official; organ; governmental
管子 ( guǎnzi ) tube; pipe; drinking straw
冠军 ( guànjūn ) champion
光滑 ( guānghuá ) glossy; sleek; smooth
光临 ( guānglín ) (polite) welcome!; honor somebody with one's presence
光明 ( guāngmíng ) bright (future); promising; illuminate
光盘 ( guāngpán ) CD (compact disc)
广场 ( guǎngchǎng ) public square; plaza
广大 ( guǎngdà ) vast; extensive
广泛 ( guǎngfàn ) extensive; wide ranging
归纳 ( guīnà ) conclude from the facts; induce; sum up from the facts
规矩 ( guīju ) rule; custom
规律 ( guīlǜ ) law (e.g. of science); regular pattern; discipline
规模 ( guīmó ) scale; scope; extent
规则 ( guīzé ) rule; law; regulation
柜台 ( guìtái ) counter; bar; front desk
滚 ( gǔn ) to roll; get lost; to boil
锅 ( guō ) pot; pan; boiler
国庆节 ( Guóqìng Jié ) National Day
国王 ( guówáng ) king
果然 ( guǒrán ) really; sure enough; as expected
果实 ( guǒshí ) fruit; gains; results
过分 ( guòfèn ) excessive; overly
过敏 ( guòmǐn ) be allergic; allergy
过期 ( guòqī ) overdue; expire
哈 ( hā ) exhale; sip; (sound of laughter)
海关 ( hǎiguān ) customs (i.e. border inspection)
海鲜 ( hǎixiān ) seafood
喊 ( hǎn ) call; cry; shout
行业 ( hángyè ) industry; business
豪华 ( háohuá ) luxurious
好客 ( hàokè ) hospitable; to enjoy having guests
好奇 ( hàoqí ) curious
合法 ( héfǎ ) lawful; legitimate; legal
合理 ( hélǐ ) rational; reasonable
合同 ( hétong ) contract
合影 ( héyǐng ) joint photo; group photo
合作 ( hézuò ) cooperate; collaborate; work together
何必 ( hébì ) why should; there is no need to
何况 ( hékuàng ) let alone; much less
和平 ( hépíng ) peace
核心 ( héxīn ) core; nucleus
恨 ( hèn ) to hate
猴子 ( hóuzi ) monkey
后背 ( hòubèi ) back (of the body)
后果 ( hòuguǒ ) consequences; aftermath
呼吸 ( hūxī ) breathe
忽然 ( hūrán ) suddenly; all of a sudden
忽视 ( hūshì ) neglect; ignore; to overlook
胡说 ( húshuō ) talk nonsense; drivel
胡同 ( hútòng ) lane; alley
壶 ( hú ) pot; kettle; jug; (mw for bottled liquids)
蝴蝶 ( húdié ) butterfly
糊涂 ( hútu ) confused; bewildered; muddled
花生 ( huāshēng ) peanut
划 ( huà, huá ) delimit; to transfer; assign | to row; to paddle; to scratch
华裔 ( Huáyì ) person of Chinese descent
滑 ( huá ) slippery; cunning; crafty
化学 ( huàxué ) chemistry
话题 ( huàtí ) subject (of a talk or conversation)
怀念 ( huáiniàn ) cherish the memory of; think fondly of
怀孕 ( huáiyùn ) become pregnant; have conceived
缓解 ( huǎnjiě ) to alleviate
幻想 ( huànxiǎng ) delusion; fantasy; illusion
慌张 ( huāngzhāng ) flustered; flurried
黄金 ( huángjīn ) gold
灰 ( huī ) ash; gray (grey); dust; lime
灰尘 ( huīchén ) dust; dirt
灰心 ( huī xīn ) lose heart; be discouraged
挥 ( huī ) to wave; brandish; wield; wipe away
恢复 ( huīfù ) reinstate; resume; recover
汇率 ( huìlǜ ) exchange rate
婚礼 ( hūnlǐ ) wedding ceremony
婚姻 ( hūnyīn ) marriage; matrimony; wedding
活跃 ( huóyuè ) active; vigorous
火柴 ( huǒchái ) match (for lighting fire)
伙伴 ( huǒbàn ) partner (for an activity); friend; pal
或许 ( huòxǔ ) perhaps; maybe
机器 ( jīqì ) machine
肌肉 ( jīròu ) muscle; flesh
基本 ( jīběn ) basic; fundamental
激烈 ( jīliè ) intense; acute; sharp; fierce
及格 ( jí gé ) pass an exam
极其 ( jíqí ) extremely; exceedingly
急忙 ( jímáng ) hastily
急诊 ( jízhěn ) emergency call; emergency treatment
集合 ( jíhé ) gather; assemble; to muster
集体 ( jítǐ ) collective; group
集中 ( jízhōng ) concentrate; to focus; amass
计算 ( jìsuàn ) to count; calculate; compute
记录 ( jìlù ) to record; take notes
记忆 ( jìyì ) memory; to remember
纪录 ( jìlù ) a record; to take notes
纪律 ( jìlǜ ) discipline; morale; laws and regulations
纪念 ( jìniàn ) commemorate; remember
系领带 ( jìlǐngdài ) tie a neck tie
寂寞 ( jìmò ) lonely; lonesome
夹子 ( jiāzi ) clip; tongs; folder
家庭 ( jiātíng ) family; household
家务 ( jiāwù ) household duties; chores; housework
家乡 ( jiāxiāng ) hometown
嘉宾 ( jiābīn ) honored guest
甲 ( jiǎ ) one; armor (1st Heavenly Stem)
假如 ( jiǎrú ) if; supposing; in case
假设 ( jiǎshè ) suppose that; hypothesis; conjecture
假装 ( jiǎzhuāng ) pretend to be; feign
价值 ( jiàzhí ) value; worth
驾驶 ( jiàshǐ ) to drive; to pilot (a ship, an airplane, etc.)
嫁 ( jià ) marry (a husband); take a husband
坚决 ( jiānjué ) resolute; determined; uncompromising
坚强 ( jiānqiáng ) strong; staunch
肩膀 ( jiānbǎng ) shoulder
艰巨 ( jiānjù ) very difficult; arduous; hard
艰苦 ( jiānkǔ ) difficult; hard; arduous
兼职 ( jiānzhí ) part time
捡 ( jiǎn ) to pick up; collect; gather
剪刀 ( jiǎndāo ) scissors
简历 ( jiǎnlì ) resume; curriculum vitae
简直 ( jiǎnzhí ) simply; at all
建立 ( jiànlì ) establish; to construct; to set up
建设 ( jiànshè ) to build; to construct; construction
建筑 ( jiànzhù ) a building; to construct; architecture
健身 ( jiànshēn ) work out; body-building
键盘 ( jiànpán ) keyboard
讲究 ( jiǎngjiu ) Be particular about; fastidious; stress; exquisite ; careful study
讲座 ( jiǎngzuò ) a lecture or course of lectures; lecture hall
酱油 ( jiàngyóu ) soy sauce
交换 ( jiāohuàn ) to exchange; to swap; to switch
交际 ( jiāojì ) socialize; social intercourse; communication
交往 ( jiāowǎng ) to associate; to contact
浇 ( jiāo ) to water; irrigate; to pour; to sprinkle
胶水 ( jiāoshuǐ ) (watery) glue; gum
角度 ( jiǎodù ) angle; point of view
狡猾 ( jiǎohuá ) crafty; cunning; sly
教材 ( jiàocái ) teaching materials
教练 ( jiàoliàn ) (athlete's) coach; sports coach; instructor
教训 ( jiàoxun ) lesson; teach someone or learn a lesson; a moral
阶段 ( jiēduàn ) stage; phase
结实 ( jiēshi ) sturdy; (also -shí: bear fruit)
接触 ( jiēchù ) come into contact with
接待 ( jiēdài ) receive (a visitor); admit (entry to)
接近 ( jiējìn ) near; be close to
节省 ( jiéshěng ) save; use sparingly; frugal
结构 ( jiégòu ) structure; composition
结合 ( jiéhé ) combine; to link; to bind
结论 ( jiélùn ) conclusion; verdict
结账 ( jiézhàng ) pay the bill; settle accounts
戒 ( jiè ) warn against; swear off
戒指 ( jièzhi ) (finger) ring
届 ( jiè ) arrive at; period; session; (mw for events; meetings; etc.)
借口 ( jièkǒu ) excuse
金属 ( jīnshǔ ) metal
尽快 ( jǐnkuài ) as quickly as possible
尽量 ( jǐnliàng ) as much as possible; to the best of one's ability (jìn-: eat or drink to one's fill)
紧急 ( jǐnjí ) urgent; pressing
谨慎 ( jǐnshèn ) cautious; prudent
尽力 ( jìn lì ) do one's best; to strive as much as possible
进步 ( jìnbù ) make progress; to advance
进口 ( jìn kǒu ) import; entrance; enter
近代 ( jìndài ) modern times; latest generation
经典 ( jīngdiǎn ) classics; scriptures
经商 ( jīng shāng ) trade; be in business; do commerce
经营 ( jīngyíng ) engage in (a business activity, etc.); run/operate (a business)
精力 ( jīnglì ) energy; vigor
精神 ( jīngshen ) vigor; spirit; mind
酒吧 ( jiǔbā ) bar
救 ( jiù ) to save (life); to assist; to rescue
救护车 ( jiùhùchē ) ambulance
舅舅 ( jiùjiu ) mother's brother; maternal uncle
居然 ( jūrán ) unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
桔子 ( júzi ) tangerine
巨大 ( jùdà ) immense; enormous; very large
具备 ( jùbèi ) possess; be equipped with
具体 ( jùtǐ ) concrete; definite; specific
俱乐部 ( jùlèbù ) club (group or organization)
据说 ( jùshuō ) it is said that; reportedly
捐 ( juān ) to contribute; to donate; to subsribe to; to abandon; to relinquish; contribution; tax
决赛 ( juésài ) finals (of a competition); final match
决心 ( juéxīn ) determination; resolution
角色 ( juésè ) role; part
绝对 ( juéduì ) absolute; definite
军事 ( jūnshì ) military affairs; military matters
均匀 ( jūnyún ) even; well-distributed
卡车 ( kǎchē ) truck
开发 ( kāifā ) develop; to exploit (a resource)
开放 ( kāifàng ) (of flowers) to bloom; open up; to be open-minded; lift a ban, restriction, etc.; release; liberalization; China's 1979 open policy
开幕式 ( kāimùshì ) opening ceremony
开水 ( kāishuǐ ) boiled water; boil water
砍 ( kǎn ) to chop; cut down
看不起 ( kàn bu qǐ ) look down upon; despise
看望 ( kànwàng ) visit; call on; see
靠 ( kào ) depend on; lean on; near; to trust
颗 ( kē ) (mw for hearts and small, round things like seeds, grains, beans, etc.)
可见 ( kějiàn ) it can clearly be seen that; clear
可靠 ( kěkào ) reliable
可怕 ( kěpà ) terrible; awful; frightful; scary
克 ( kè ) gram; overcome; restrain
克服 ( kèfú ) overcome (hardships, etc.); conquer
刻苦 ( kèkǔ ) hardworking; assiduous
客观 ( kèguān ) objective; impartial; unbiased
课程 ( kèchéng ) course; curriculum; class
空间 ( kōngjiān ) space
空闲 ( kòngxián ) leisure; free time; idle; unused
控制 ( kòngzhì ) to control
口味 ( kǒuwèi ) a person's tastes or preferences
夸 ( kuā ) to boast; to praise; exaggerate
夸张 ( kuāzhāng ) exaggerate; overstate; exaggerated; overstated; vaunted; hyperbole
会计 ( kuàijì ) accountant; accounting
宽 ( kuān ) wide; broad; relaxed; lenient
昆虫 ( kūnchóng ) insect
扩大 ( kuòdà ) enlarge; expand
辣椒 ( làjiāo ) hot pepper; chili
拦 ( lán ) to block; to cut off; hinder
烂 ( làn ) overcooked; rotten; soft; mushy
朗读 ( lǎngdú ) read aloud
劳动 ( láodòng ) work; toil; (physical) labor
劳驾 ( láo jià ) excuse me
老百姓 ( lǎobǎixìng ) ordinary people; the person on the street; civilians
老板 ( lǎobǎn ) boss; proprietor; shopkeeper
老婆 ( lǎopó ) (informal) wife
老实 ( lǎoshi ) honest; sincere; naive; simpleminded
老鼠 ( lǎoshǔ ) rat; mouse
姥姥 ( lǎolao ) maternal grandmother
乐观 ( lèguān ) optimism; hopeful
雷 ( léi ) thunder
类型 ( lèixíng ) type
冷淡 ( lěngdàn ) cold; chill; indifferent; unconcerned
厘米 ( límǐ ) centimeter
离婚 ( lí hūn ) to divorce; divorced from (one's spouse)
梨 ( lí ) pear
理论 ( lǐlùn ) theory
理由 ( lǐyóu ) a reason; grounds; argument
力量 ( lìliang ) power; force; strength
立即 ( lìjí ) immediately
立刻 ( lìkè ) immediately; at once; right away
利润 ( lìrùn ) profit
利息 ( lìxī ) interest (on a loan)
利益 ( lìyì ) benefit; (in sb.'s) interest
利用 ( lìyòng ) to use; to make use of; to exploit
连忙 ( liánmáng ) promptly; at once
连续 ( liánxù ) continually; in a row; successively
联合 ( liánhé ) alliance; combine; unite
恋爱 ( liàn'ài ) romantic love; be in love; love affair
良好 ( liánghǎo ) good; favorable; well
粮食 ( liángshi ) grain; food; cereals
亮 ( liàng ) bright; light; shiny
了不起 ( liǎobuqǐ ) incredible; extraordinary; great; amazing
列车 ( lièchē ) train (railway term)
临时 ( línshí ) temporary; at the time; when the time comes
灵活 ( línghuó ) flexible; nimble; agile
铃 ( líng ) bell
零件 ( língjiàn ) spare parts; component
零食 ( língshí ) snack
领导 ( lǐngdǎo ) to lead; leader; leadership
领域 ( lǐngyù ) domain; sphere; field; area
浏览 ( liúlǎn ) browse; glance over; skim through
流传 ( liúchuán ) to spread; circulate; hand down
流泪 ( liúlèi ) shed tears
龙 ( lóng ) dragon (Kangxi radical 212)
漏 ( lòu ) to leak; to funnel; to let out
陆地 ( lùdì ) land; dry land (as opposed to the sea)
陆续 ( lùxù ) in turn; successively; one after another
录取 ( lùqǔ ) recruit; enroll; matriculate
录音 ( lùyīn ) sound recording; to record
轮流 ( lúnliú ) to alternate; take turns; rotate
论文 ( lùnwén ) thesis; paper; treatise
逻辑 ( luóji ) logic
落后 ( luòhòu ) backward; to lag (in technology); to fall behind
骂 ( mà ) scold; curse; condemn; verbally abuse
麦克风 ( màikèfēng ) microphone
馒头 ( mántou ) steamed bun/roll
满足 ( mǎnzú ) satisfy; meet (the needs of)
毛病 ( máobìng ) fault; bad habit; shortcoming
矛盾 ( máodùn ) contradiction; conflict
冒险 ( màoxiǎn ) take a risk; take chances
贸易 ( màoyì ) (commercial) trade
眉毛 ( méimao ) eyebrow
媒体 ( méitǐ ) (news) media; medium
煤炭 ( méitàn ) coal
美术 ( měishù ) the fine arts; art
魅力 ( mèilì ) charm; glamour; enchantment
梦想 ( mèngxiǎng ) dream of; wishful thinking
秘密 ( mìmì ) a secret; confidential
秘书 ( mìshu ) secretary
密切 ( mìqiè ) close; familiar; intimate
蜜蜂 ( mìfēng ) bee; honeybee
面对 ( miànduì ) to face; confront
面积 ( miànjī ) (surface) area
面临 ( miànlín ) be faced with; be up against
苗条 ( miáotiao ) slim; slender
描写 ( miáoxiě ) to describe; to depict; to portray
敏感 ( mǐngǎn ) sensitive; susceptible
名牌 ( míngpái ) famous brand; name brand
名片 ( míngpiàn ) business card
名胜古迹 ( míngshènggǔjì ) famous scenic spots and ancient historic sites
明确 ( míngquè ) clear-cut; clearly; clarify
明显 ( míngxiǎn ) clear; obvious
明星 ( míngxīng ) (movie, etc.) star; celebrity
命令 ( mìnglìng ) an order; a command
命运 ( mìngyùn ) fate; destiny
摸 ( mō ) to touch; to stroke; fish out; feel out
模仿 ( mófǎng ) imitate; to copy
模糊 ( móhu ) vague; indistinct; fuzzy; foggy
模特 ( mótè ) (fashion) model
摩托车 ( mótuōchē ) motorcycle; motorbike
陌生 ( mòshēng ) strange; unfamiliar
某 ( mǒu ) a certain; some
木头 ( mùtou ) wood; log; timber
目标 ( mùbiāo ) target; goal; objective
目录 ( mùlù ) catalog; table of contents; directory (on computer hard drive)
目前 ( mùqián ) at present; now; for the moment
哪怕 ( nǎpà ) even (if/though); no matter how
难怪 ( nánguài ) no wonder
难免 ( nánmiǎn ) hard to avoid; difficult to escape from
脑袋 ( nǎodai ) head; mental capability; brains
内部 ( nèibù ) internal; interior; inside (part, section)
内科 ( nèikē ) internal medicine
嫩 ( nèn ) tender; inexperienced
能干 ( nénggàn ) capable; competent
能源 ( néngyuán ) energy resources; power source
嗯 ( ēn ) (interjection expressing what?, huh? hmm? why? ok, etc.)
年代 ( niándài ) decade; era
年纪 ( niánjì ) age
念 ( niàn ) read aloud; to study; to miss or think of somebody
宁可 ( nìngkě ) would rather; it is the lesser of two evils to
牛仔裤 ( niúzǎikù ) jeans; cowboy pants
农村 ( nóngcūn ) rural area; countryside
农民 ( nóngmín ) peasant
农业 ( nóngyè ) agriculture; farming
浓 ( nóng ) concentrated; dense
女士 ( nǚshì ) lady; madam
欧洲 ( Ōuzhōu ) Europe
偶然 ( ǒurán ) accidentally; occasional; fortuitous
拍 ( pāi ) to clap; to pat; to shoot (pictures, a film); send (a telegram)
派 ( pài ) dispatch; (mw for political groups; schools of thought; etc.)
盼望 ( pànwàng ) to hope for; look forward to
培训 ( péixùn ) cultivate; train
培养 ( péiyǎng ) to train; cultivate; bring up
赔偿 ( péicháng ) compensate; pay for somebody else's loss
佩服 ( pèifu ) admire; to respect
配合 ( pèihé ) be harmoniously combined or arranged; matching; fitting in with; compatible with; to correspond; to fit; to conform to; rapport; to coordinate with; to act in concern with; to cooperate; to become man and wife; to combine parts of a machine
盆 ( pén ) basin; (flower) pot
碰 ( pèng ) to touch; to bump; to encounter
批 ( pī ) criticize; to comment; wholesale; (mw for batches, lots, etc.)
批准 ( pīzhǔn ) approve; ratify
披 ( pī ) drape over one's shoulders; split open; open
疲劳 ( píláo ) fatigue; wearily; weariness; tired
匹 ( pǐ ) ordinary person; (mw for horses, bolt of cloth)
片 ( piàn, piān ) (mw for pieces of things); a slice; a flake (Kangxi radical 91) | film; photo
片面 ( piànmiàn ) one-sided; unilateral
飘 ( piāo ) to float; flutter
拼音 ( pīnyīn ) pinyin; phonetic writing
频道 ( píndào ) frequency; (television) channel
平 ( píng ) flat; level; equal; ordinary
平安 ( píng'ān ) safe and sound
平常 ( píngcháng ) ordinary; usually; common
平等 ( píngděng ) equal; equality
平方 ( píngfāng ) square (as in square foot, square mile, etc.)
平衡 ( pínghéng ) balance; balanced; equilibrium
平静 ( píngjìng ) calm; peaceful; tranquil; serene
平均 ( píngjūn ) average; to share equally
评价 ( píngjià ) to evaluate
凭 ( píng ) lean against; evidence; proof; no matter (what/how/etc.)
迫切 ( pòqiè ) urgent; pressing
破产 ( pò chǎn ) go bankrupt; go broke; bankruptcy
破坏 ( pòhuài ) destroy; destruction; to wreck; to break
期待 ( qīdài ) look forward to; await; expectation
期间 ( qījiān ) period of time; time
其余 ( qíyú ) the others; the rest; remaining
奇迹 ( qíjì ) miracle; miraculous; marvel
企业 ( qǐyè ) company; business; firm
启发 ( qǐfā ) enlighten; inspire
气氛 ( qìfēn ) atmosphere; mood; ambience
汽油 ( qìyóu ) gasoline; gas; petrol
谦虚 ( qiānxū ) modest
签 ( qiān ) bamboo used for drawing lots; toothpick; to sign (one's name)
前途 ( qiántú ) future; prospects; outlook (for the future)
浅 ( qiǎn ) shallow; simple; superficial; light (of colors)
欠 ( qiàn ) yawn; to lack; owe (Kangxi radical 76)
枪 ( qiāng ) gun; spear
强调 ( qiángdiào ) emphasize; to stress
强烈 ( qiángliè ) intense; strong; violent
墙 ( qiáng ) wall
抢 ( qiǎng, qiāng ) fight over; vie for; grab; rush | bump against
悄悄 ( qiāoqiāo ) quietly
瞧 ( qiáo ) look at; see (colloquial)
巧妙 ( qiǎomiào ) ingenious; clever
切 ( qiē, qiè ) to cut; to chop | correspond to; absolutely; ardently
亲爱 ( qīn'ài ) beloved; Dear ... (a way of starting a letter lovers, intimate friends or close relatives)
亲切 ( qīnqiè ) kind; amiable; cordial
亲自 ( qīnzì ) personally
勤奋 ( qínfèn ) hardworking; diligent; industrious
青 ( qīng ) blue; green; young (Kangxi radical 174); Qinghai province (abbr.)
青春 ( qīngchūn ) youth; youthfulness; fresh spring
青少年 ( qīngshàonián ) teenager
轻视 ( qīngshì ) contempt; to scorn; scornful
轻易 ( qīngyì ) easily; lightly; rashly
清淡 ( qīngdàn ) light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored) ; insipid; slack (sales)
情景 ( qíngjǐng ) scene; sight; circumstances
情绪 ( qíngxù ) emotion; sentiment; mood; morale
请求 ( qǐngqiú ) to request; ask
庆祝 ( qìngzhù ) celebrate
球迷 ( qiúmí ) fan (of ball games: basketball, football, etc.)
趋势 ( qūshì ) trend; tendency
取消 ( qǔxiāo ) cancel; cancellation; abolish
娶 ( qǔ ) marry (a wife); take a wife
去世 ( qùshì ) pass away; die
圈 ( quān ) circle; ring; (mw for loops, orbits, etc.)
权力 ( quánlì ) power; authority
权利 ( quánlì ) right; privilege
全面 ( quánmiàn ) all-around; comprehensive; fully
劝 ( quàn ) advise; to urge; persuade
缺乏 ( quēfá ) shortage; to lack; be short of
确定 ( quèdìng ) definite; certain; fixed; determine
确认 ( quèrèn ) confirm; confirmation; verify
群 ( qún ) crowd; group; (mw for groups, flocks, or swarms)
燃烧 ( ránshāo ) combustion; burn; kindle
绕 ( rào ) to wind; to coil; move round
热爱 ( rè'ài ) love ardently; adore; passion
热烈 ( rèliè ) warm; enthusiastic
热心 ( rèxīn ) enthusiastic; zealous; warmhearted
人才 ( réncái ) talent; talented person
人口 ( rénkǒu ) population; the populace
人类 ( rénlèi ) humanity; human race; mankind
人民币 ( rénmínbì ) (currency) renminbi (RMB)
人生 ( rénshēng ) human life
人事 ( rénshì ) personnel
人物 ( rénwù ) figure; personage; character (in a play, story, etc.)
人员 ( rényuán ) staff; crew; personnel
忍不住 ( rěn bu zhù ) cannot help but; unable to bear
日常 ( rìcháng ) daily; everyday
日程 ( rìchéng ) schedule; itinerary
日历 ( rìlì ) calendar
日期 ( rìqī ) date
日用品 ( rìyòngpǐn ) daily necessities
日子 ( rìzi ) days; date; time; life
如何 ( rúhé ) how; what; what way
如今 ( rújīn ) nowadays
软 ( ruǎn ) soft
软件 ( ruǎnjiàn ) (computer) software
弱 ( ruò ) weak; feeble; young
洒 ( sǎ ) to sprinkle; to spray; to spill
嗓子 ( sǎngzi ) throat; voice
色彩 ( sècǎi ) tint; color; hue
杀 ( shā ) to kill; to murder
沙漠 ( shāmò ) desert
沙滩 ( shātān ) sand bar; sand beach
傻 ( shǎ ) foolish; fool
晒 ( shài ) to dry in the sun; shine upon; to sun; bask
删除 ( shānchú ) to delete
闪电 ( shǎndiàn ) lightning
扇子 ( shànzi ) fan (for waving)
善良 ( shànliáng ) good and honest; kind-hearted
善于 ( shànyú ) be good at; excel at
伤害 ( shānghài ) injure; to harm; wound
商品 ( shāngpǐn ) goods; commodity; merchandise
商务 ( shāngwù ) business; commercial affairs
商业 ( shāngyè ) business; commerce; trade
上当 ( shàng dàng ) be fooled; be duped; be taken in
蛇 ( shé ) snake; serpent
舍不得 ( shěbude ) hate to part with; begrudge doing something
设备 ( shèbèi ) equipment; facilities; installations
设计 ( shèjì ) plan; design
设施 ( shèshī ) facilities; installation
射击 ( shèjī ) to shoot; to fire (a gun)
摄影 ( shè yǐng ) take a photograph; shoot a film
伸 ( shēn ) to stretch; extend
身材 ( shēncái ) stature; figure; build
身份 ( shēnfèn ) identity; status; dignity
深刻 ( shēnkè ) profound; deep
神话 ( shénhuà ) mythology; fairy tale
神秘 ( shénmì ) mysterious; mystical
升 ( shēng ) rise; hoist; promote; liter
生产 ( shēngchǎn ) to produce; manufacture; give birth to a child
生动 ( shēngdòng ) vivid; lively
生长 ( shēngzhǎng ) grow; grow up
声调 ( shēngdiào ) tone; note
绳子 ( shéngzi ) cord; string; rope
省略 ( shěnglüè ) to omit; to leave out; abbreviate
胜利 ( shènglì ) victory; triumph
失眠 ( shīmián ) lose sleep; insomnia
失去 ( shīqù ) to lose (time, an opportunity, work, etc.)
失业 ( shī yè ) lose one's job; unemployment
诗 ( shī ) poem; poetry; verse
狮子 ( shīzi ) lion
湿润 ( shīrùn ) moist; humid
石头 ( shítou ) stone; rock
时差 ( shíchā ) jetlag; time difference
时代 ( shídài ) age; era; period
时刻 ( shíkè ) moment; constantly
时髦 ( shímáo ) fashionable
时期 ( shíqī ) period in time or history; period; time
时尚 ( shíshàng ) fashion; fad
实话 ( shíhuà ) truth
实践 ( shíjiàn ) practice; put into practice; carry out
实习 ( shíxí ) to practice; field work; work as an intern
实现 ( shíxiàn ) achieve; to implement
实验 ( shíyàn ) experiment; test
实用 ( shíyòng ) practical; pragmatic; functional
食物 ( shíwù ) food
使劲儿 ( shǐjìnr ) exert all one's strength
始终 ( shǐzhōng ) from beginning to end; all along
士兵 ( shìbīng ) soldier
市场 ( shìchǎng ) market
似的 ( shìde ) seems as if; rather like
事实 ( shìshí ) fact; in fact
事物 ( shìwù ) thing; object
事先 ( shìxiān ) in advance; beforehand; prior
试卷 ( shìjuàn ) exam paper; test paper
收获 ( shōuhuò ) harvest; acquisition; gain
收据 ( shōujù ) receipt
手工 ( shǒugōng ) hand-made; handicraft; manual
手术 ( shǒushù ) surgery; operation
手套 ( shǒutào ) glove; mitten
手续 ( shǒuxù ) formalities; procedure
手指 ( shǒuzhǐ ) finger
首 ( shǒu ) head; chief; first; (mw for poems and songs) (Kangxi radical 185)
寿命 ( shòumìng ) life span; life expectancy
受伤 ( shòu shāng ) sustain injuries (in an accident, etc.); be injured
书架 ( shūjià ) bookshelf
梳子 ( shūzi ) comb; hairbrush
舒适 ( shūshì ) cozy; comfortable; snug
输入 ( shūrù ) input; enter; import
蔬菜 ( shūcài ) vegetables; produce
熟练 ( shúliàn ) practiced; proficient; skilled
属于 ( shǔyú ) belong to; be part of
鼠标 ( shǔ biāo ) mouse (computer)
数 ( shù, shǔ ) number | to count; to rank
数据 ( shùjù ) data; numbers; digital
数码 ( shùmǎ ) numeral; number; amount; digital
摔倒 ( shuāidǎo ) fall down; slip and fall; tumble; trip
甩 ( shuǎi ) to throw; to fling; to swing; cast off
双方 ( shuāngfāng ) bilateral; both sides; both parties involved
税 ( shuì ) tax
说不定 ( shuōbudìng ) can't say for sure; perhaps; maybe
说服 ( shuō fú ) persuade; convince
丝绸 ( sīchóu ) silk
丝毫 ( sīháo ) the slightest amount or degree; a very little bit
私人 ( sīrén ) private (citizen); personal; individual
思考 ( sīkǎo ) reflect on; ponder; consider
思想 ( sīxiǎng ) thought; thinking; idea; ideology
撕 ( sī ) to tear (something)
似乎 ( sìhū ) it seems; as if; seemingly
搜索 ( sōusuǒ ) search; look for something; scour
宿舍 ( sùshè ) dormitory; living quarters; hostel
随身 ( suíshēn ) carry on one's person; bring with one
随时 ( suíshí ) at any time; whenever necessary
随手 ( suíshǒu ) convenient; without extra trouble
碎 ( suì ) broken; break into pieces
损失 ( sǔnshī ) loss (financial); lose
缩短 ( suōduǎn ) shorten; cut down; curtail
所 ( suǒ ) place; that which; (mw for houses, buildings)
锁 ( suǒ ) lock
台阶 ( táijiē ) flight of steps; sidestep; fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
太极拳 ( tàijíquán ) Tai chi, a Chinese martial art
太太 ( tàitai ) wife; married woman; Madame; Mrs.
谈判 ( tánpàn ) negotiate; negotiation; conference
坦率 ( tǎnshuài ) frank
烫 ( tàng ) to scald; to burn; scalding hot; to iron
逃 ( táo ) to escape; run away; flee
逃避 ( táobì ) to escape; evade; shirk
桃 ( táo ) peach
淘气 ( táoqì ) naughty; bad
讨价还价 ( tǎo jià huán jià ) bargaining; haggling over price
套 ( tào ) cover; (mw for sets of things); tie together
特色 ( tèsè ) characteristic; distinguishing feature
特殊 ( tèshū ) special; particular; extraordinary; unusual
特征 ( tèzhēng ) characteristics; distinctive features; trait
疼爱 ( téng ài ) love dearly; be very fond of
提倡 ( tíchàng ) promote; to advocate; proposal
提纲 ( tígāng ) outline; the key point
提问 ( tíwèn ) put questions to; to quiz
题目 ( tímù ) subject; title; topic
体会 ( tǐhuì ) know from experience; learn through experience; realize; understanding; experience
体贴 ( tǐtiē ) show consideration for; thoughtful
体现 ( tǐxiàn ) embody; incarnate; reflect; to manifest
体验 ( tǐyàn ) experience for oneself; to personally experience (usually a kind of life)
天空 ( tiānkōng ) sky; space; heavens
天真 ( tiānzhēn ) naïve; innocent; artless
调皮 ( tiáopí ) naughty; mischievous; unruly
调整 ( tiáozhěng ) adjustment; revision
挑战 ( tiǎozhàn ) challenge
通常 ( tōngcháng ) regular; usual; normal; ordinary
统一 ( tǒngyī ) unify; unite; integrate; universal
痛苦 ( tòngkǔ ) pain; suffering; agony
痛快 ( tòngkuai ) joyful; delighted; very happy; jolly
偷 ( tōu ) steal; pilfer
投入 ( tóurù ) put into operation; throw into; to invest
投资 ( tóu zī ) investment
透明 ( tòumíng ) transparent; open (non-secretive)
突出 ( tūchū ) prominent; stand out; give prominence to
土地 ( tǔdì ) land; territory; soil
土豆 ( tǔdòu ) potato
吐 ( tǔ, tù ) to spit | to vomit; throw up
兔子 ( tùzi ) rabbit; hare
团 ( tuán ) round; ball; group; unite; dumpling; (mw for ball-like things)
推辞 ( tuīcí ) to decline; turn down
推广 ( tuīguǎng ) popularize; to spread
推荐 ( tuījiàn ) recommend; recommendation
退 ( tuì ) to retreat; decline; withdraw
退步 ( tuìbù ) to degenerate; to regress
退休 ( tuìxiū ) retirement (from work); retire
歪 ( wāi ) askew; crooked; devious; recline to take a rest (colloquial)
外公 ( wàigōng ) maternal grandfather
外交 ( wàijiāo ) diplomacy; foreign affairs
完美 ( wánměi ) perfect
完善 ( wánshàn ) perfect; make perfect; improve
完整 ( wánzhěng ) complete; intact
玩具 ( wánjù ) plaything; toy
万一 ( wànyī ) just in case; if by any chance
王子 ( wángzǐ ) prince; son of a king
网络 ( wǎngluò ) network
往返 ( wǎngfǎn ) go back and forth; go to and fro
危害 ( wēihài ) endanger; jeopardize; to harm
威胁 ( wēixié ) threaten; to menace
微笑 ( wēixiào ) smile
违反 ( wéifǎn ) violate (a law)
围巾 ( wéijīn ) scarf; shawl
围绕 ( wéirào ) revolve around; center on (an issue)
唯一 ( wéiyī ) only; sole
维修 ( wéixiū ) maintain (of equipment); to mend; repair
伟大 ( wěidà ) great; mighty; large
尾巴 ( wěiba ) tail
委屈 ( wěiqu ) feel wronged; nurse a grievance
未必 ( wèibì ) not necessarily; need not
未来 ( wèilái ) future
位于 ( wèiyú ) be located at
位置 ( wèizhi ) position; place; seat
胃 ( wèi ) stomach
胃口 ( wèikǒu ) appetite
温暖 ( wēnnuǎn ) warm
温柔 ( wēnróu ) gentle and soft; tender; gentle
文件 ( wénjiàn ) document; file
文具 ( wénjù ) stationery; writing supplies
文明 ( wénmíng ) civilization; civilized; culture
文学 ( wénxué ) literature
文字 ( wénzì ) characters; script; writing
闻 ( wén ) hear; to smell; news; reputation
吻 ( wěn ) kiss; lips
稳定 ( wěndìng ) stable; steady
问候 ( wènhòu ) send a greeting; send one's regards to
卧室 ( wòshì ) bedroom
握手 ( wò shǒu ) to shake hands
屋子 ( wūzi ) room; house
无奈 ( wúnài ) can't help but; have no choice
无数 ( wúshù ) countless; innumerable
无所谓 ( wúsuǒwèi ) doesn't matter; be indifferent
武术 ( wǔshù ) martial arts
勿 ( wù ) not; do not
物理 ( wùlǐ ) physics; physical
物质 ( wùzhì ) matter; substance; material
雾 ( wù ) fog; mist
吸取 ( xīqǔ ) absorb; assimilate
吸收 ( xīshōu ) absorb; ingest
戏剧 ( xìjù ) drama; play; theater
系 ( xì, jì ) be; relate to; system; fasten; department; faculty; connect | to tie
系统 ( xìtǒng ) system
细节 ( xìjié ) details; particulars
瞎 ( xiā ) blind
下载 ( xiàzǎi ) to download
吓 ( xià ) frighten; to scare; intimidate
夏令营 ( xiàlìngyíng ) summer camp
鲜艳 ( xiānyàn ) bright-colored
显得 ( xiǎnde ) appear; seem; to look
显然 ( xiǎnrán ) clear; evidently; obviously
显示 ( xiǎnshì ) display, illustrate, to show
县 ( xiàn ) county; district
现代 ( xiàndài ) modern times; modern age
现实 ( xiànshí ) reality; actuality; practical
现象 ( xiànxiàng ) appearance; phenomenon
限制 ( xiànzhì ) restrictions; to limit; to bound
相处 ( xiāngchǔ ) get along; interact
相当 ( xiāngdāng ) equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; quite
相对 ( xiāngduì ) opposite; relatively; to resist
相关 ( xiāngguān ) correlation; interrelated; dependence
相似 ( xiāngsì ) similar; resemble; like
香肠 ( xiāngcháng ) sausage
享受 ( xiǎngshòu ) enjoy
想念 ( xiǎngniàn ) to miss; remember with longing; long to see again
想象 ( xiǎngxiàng ) imagine; visualize
项 ( xiàng ) nape (of the neck); sum (of money); mw item
项链 ( xiàngliàn ) necklace
项目 ( xiàngmù ) program; item; project
象棋 ( xiàngqí ) chess; Chinese chess
象征 ( xiàngzhēng ) symbol; symbolize; signify
消费 ( xiāofèi ) consumption; spending
消化 ( xiāohuà ) to digest
消极 ( xiāojí ) passive; negative; demoralized
消失 ( xiāoshī ) disappear; fade away; dissolve
销售 ( xiāoshòu ) to sell; to market; sales
小麦 ( xiǎomài ) wheat
小气 ( xiǎoqì ) stingy; petty
孝顺 ( xiàoshùn ) filial piety
效率 ( xiàolǜ ) efficiency
歇 ( xiē ) to rest; to go to bed; to take a break
斜 ( xié ) slanting; tilted
写作 ( xiězuò ) writing; composition; written works
血 ( xuè ) blood (Kangxi radical 143)
心理 ( xīnlǐ ) psychology; psychological; mental
心脏 ( xīnzàng ) heart
欣赏 ( xīnshǎng ) appreciate; enjoy; admire
信号 ( xìnhào ) signal
信任 ( xìnrèn ) to trust; have confidence in
行动 ( xíngdòng ) to move; get around; action
行人 ( xíngrén ) pedestrian
行为 ( xíngwéi ) action; behavior; conduct
形成 ( xíngchéng ) take shape; form
形容 ( xíngróng ) describe; appearance; look
形式 ( xíngshì ) form; shape; situation
形势 ( xíngshì ) circumstances; situation; terrain
形象 ( xíngxiàng ) image; form; figure
形状 ( xíngzhuàng ) form; figure; shape
幸亏 ( xìngkuī ) fortunately; luckily
幸运 ( xìngyùn ) luck; fortune
性质 ( xìngzhì ) nature; characteristic; quality
兄弟 ( xiōngdì ) brothers; younger brother; brethren
胸 ( xiōng ) chest; bosom; heart
休闲 ( xiūxián ) recreation; leisure
修改 ( xiūgǎi ) amend; modify; revise; alter
虚心 ( xūxīn ) modest; open-minded
叙述 ( xùshù ) retell; narrate
宣布 ( xuānbù ) announce; declare; proclaim
宣传 ( xuānchuán ) propaganda; to propagate; to give publicity to
学历 ( xuélì ) educational background; school record
学术 ( xuéshù ) learning; science; academic
学问 ( xuéwen ) learning; knowledge
寻找 ( xúnzhǎo ) seek; look for; quest
询问 ( xúnwèn ) inquire about
训练 ( xùnliàn ) to train; to drill; to exercise; training
迅速 ( xùnsù ) fast; quick; rapid
押金 ( yājīn ) security deposit; down payment
牙齿 ( yáchǐ ) tooth
延长 ( yáncháng ) extend; prolong; lengthen
严肃 ( yánsù ) solemn; serious; earnest
演讲 ( yǎnjiǎng ) give a lecture; make a speech
宴会 ( yànhuì ) banquet; feast; dinner party
阳台 ( yángtái ) balcony
痒 ( yǎng ) to itch; itchy
样式 ( yàngshì ) type; style; form
腰 ( yāo ) waist; lower back; pocket
摇 ( yáo ) to shake; to rock
咬 ( yǎo ) to bite; to nip
要不 ( yàobù ) otherwise; or else; how about
业务 ( yèwù ) business; profession
业余 ( yèyú ) spare time; amateur
夜 ( yè ) night; darkness
一辈子 ( yíbèizi ) (for) a lifetime; all one's life
一旦 ( yídàn ) in case (something happens); once (sth. has happened ... then); in one day
一律 ( yílǜ ) same; uniformly; all; without exception
一再 ( yízài ) repeatedly; again and again
一致 ( yízhì ) unanimous; identical (views or opinions); consistent
依然 ( yīrán ) still; as before
移动 ( yídòng ) to move
移民 ( yímín ) immigrate; emigrate; migrate
遗憾 ( yíhàn ) regret; pity; sorry
疑问 ( yíwèn ) doubt; question; to query
乙 ( yǐ ) two; twist (2nd Heavenly Stem) (Kangxi radical 5)
以及 ( yǐjí ) as well as; too; (formal) and
以来 ( yǐlái ) since (a previous event)
亿 ( yì ) one hundred million (100,000,000)
义务 ( yìwù ) duty; obligation; volunteer duty
议论 ( yìlùn ) discuss; to comment; talk about
意外 ( yìwài ) unexpected; accident; mishap
意义 ( yìyì ) meaning; significance
因而 ( yīn'ér ) therefore; as a result; thus
因素 ( yīnsù ) element; factor
银 ( yín ) silver (the element)
印刷 ( yìnshuā ) print
英俊 ( yīngjùn ) handsome
英雄 ( yīngxióng ) hero
迎接 ( yíngjiē ) meet; greet; to welcome
营养 ( yíngyǎng ) nutrition; nourishment; sustenance
营业 ( yíngyè ) do business; to trade
影子 ( yǐngzi ) shadow; reflection
应付 ( yìngfu ) to cope with; deal with; handle; do sth. perfunctorily; do sth. after a fashion; make do
应用 ( yìngyòng ) to apply; to use; application
硬 ( yìng ) hard; stiff; obstinately
硬件 ( yìngjiàn ) hardware
拥抱 ( yōngbào ) embrace; to hug
拥挤 ( yōngjǐ ) to crowd; to push; to squeeze
勇气 ( yǒngqì ) courage; valor
用功 ( yòng gōng ) diligent; industrious; hardworking
用途 ( yòngtú ) use; application; purpose
优惠 ( yōuhuì ) preferential; favorable
优美 ( yōuměi ) graceful; fine; elegant
优势 ( yōushì ) advantage; superiority; dominant position
悠久 ( yōujiǔ ) established; long; longstanding
犹豫 ( yóuyù ) hesitate; hesitant; undecided
油炸 ( yóuzhá ) deep fry
游览 ( yóulǎn ) go sight-seeing; tour
有利 ( yǒulì ) advantageous; beneficial
幼儿园 ( yòu'éryuán ) kindergarten; nursery school
娱乐 ( yúlè ) entertain; amuse; entertainment
与其 ( yǔqí ) rather than; better than
语气 ( yǔqì ) tone; manner of speaking; mood
玉米 ( yùmǐ ) corn; maize
预报 ( yùbào ) to predict; forecast
预订 ( yùdìng ) place an order; book ahead; subscribe for
预防 ( yùfáng ) prevent; take precautions against
元旦 ( yuándàn ) New Year's Day
员工 ( yuángōng ) employee; staff; personnel
原料 ( yuánliào ) raw material; ingredients
原则 ( yuánzé ) principle; doctrine
圆 ( yuán ) round; circular; formal unit of Chinese currency
愿望 ( yuànwàng ) desire; wish; aspiration
乐器 ( yuèqì ) musical instrument
晕 ( yūn ) dizzy; to fain
运气 ( yùnqi ) luck
运输 ( yùnshū ) transport; transportation
运用 ( yùnyòng ) to use; apply
灾害 ( zāihài ) disaster; calamity
再三 ( zàisān ) over and over again; repeatedly
在乎 ( zàihu ) care about; be determined by; to mind
在于 ( zàiyú ) lie in; be in; rest with; depend on
赞成 ( zànchéng ) approve; endorse
赞美 ( zànměi ) admire; applause; to praise
糟糕 ( zāogāo ) terrible; too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; what a mess
造成 ( zàochéng ) to cause; make; bring out
则 ( zé ) standard; regulation; however; in that case
责备 ( zébèi ) to blame; criticize (sb.); accuse
摘 ( zhāi ) to pick (flowers, fruit, etc.); to pluck; to take; to borrow
窄 ( zhǎi ) narrow; petty; hard-up
粘贴 ( zhāntiē ) to paste
展开 ( zhǎn kāi ) spread out; unfold; carry out; in full swing
展览 ( zhǎnlǎn ) put on display; to exhibit; exhibition
占 ( zhàn ) occupy; seize; to constitute
战争 ( zhànzhēng ) war; conflict
长辈 ( zhǎngbèi ) an elder; an elder generation
涨 ( zhǎng, zhàng ) to rise (of prices, rivers); to go up | to swell; to bloat
掌握 ( zhǎngwò ) to grasp; to master; to control
账户 ( zhànghù ) bank account
招待 ( zhāodài ) receive (guests); entertain; reception
着火 ( zháohuǒ ) catch fire; ignite
着凉 ( zháo liáng ) catch a cold
召开 ( zhàokāi ) convene (a conference or meeting); call together
照常 ( zhàocháng ) as usual; normal
哲学 ( zhéxué ) philosophy
针对 ( zhēnduì ) in connection with; directed towards
珍惜 ( zhēnxī ) to treasure; cherish; to value
真实 ( zhēnshí ) true; real; authentic
诊断 ( zhěnduàn ) diagnosis; diagnose
阵 ( zhèn ) short period; disposition of troops; wave
振动 ( zhèndòng ) vibrate; vibration
争论 ( zhēnglùn ) argue; to dispute; contend; argument
争取 ( zhēngqǔ ) fight for; compete for; strive
征求 ( zhēngqiú ) solicit; seek; ask for; to request
睁 ( zhēng ) to open (eyes)
整个 ( zhěnggè ) whole; entire; total
整齐 ( zhěngqí ) tidy; neat; in good order
整体 ( zhěngtǐ ) whole; entirety
正 ( zhèng ) straight; currently; correct; just (right); pure; precisely
证件 ( zhèngjiàn ) paperwork; credentials; papers; certificates
证据 ( zhèngjù ) evidence; proof; testimony
政府 ( zhèngfǔ ) government
政治 ( zhèngzhì ) politics
挣 ( zhèng, zhēng ) to earn | to struggle
支 ( zhī ) branch; support; put up; (mw for long; narrow objects) (Kangxi radical 65)
支票 ( zhīpiào ) (bank) check
执照 ( zhízhào ) a license; a permit
直 ( zhí ) straight; vertical; frank; directly; continuously
指导 ( zhǐdǎo ) to guide; give directions
指挥 ( zhǐhuī ) to command; to conduct; commander
至今 ( zhì jīn ) up to now; so far
至于 ( zhìyú ) as for; go so far as to
志愿者 ( zhìyuànzhě ) volunteer
制定 ( zhìdìng ) formulate; lay down (a plan or policy); to draft
制度 ( zhìdù ) system; institution
制造 ( zhìzào ) manufacture; make
制作 ( zhìzuò ) make; manufacture
治疗 ( zhìliáo ) to treat; to cure; medical treatment
秩序 ( zhìxù ) order; sequence
智慧 ( zhìhuì ) wisdom; knowledge
中介 ( zhōngjiè ) agent; act as an intermediary
中心 ( zhōngxīn ) center; heart; core
中旬 ( zhōngxún ) middle third of a month
种类 ( zhǒnglèi ) kind; category; class
重大 ( zhòngdà ) great; important; major
重量 ( zhòngliàng ) weight
周到 ( zhōudào ) thoughtful; considerate; thorough
猪 ( zhū ) pig
竹子 ( zhúzi ) bamboo
逐步 ( zhúbù ) step by step; gradually
逐渐 ( zhújiàn ) gradually; by degrees
主持 ( zhǔchí ) preside over; manage; to direct
主动 ( zhǔdòng ) to take initiative; voluntary
主观 ( zhǔguān ) subjective
主人 ( zhǔrén ) master; host; owner
主任 ( zhǔrèn ) director; head; chief
主题 ( zhǔtí ) theme; subject; topic
主席 ( zhǔxí ) chairperson; president
主张 ( zhǔzhāng ) to advocate; viewpoint; position
煮 ( zhǔ ) to boil; to cook
注册 ( zhùcè ) register; registration; enroll
祝福 ( zhùfú ) blessings; wish well
抓 ( zhuā ) to carry in your hand holding strongly; catch; arrest
抓紧 ( zhuā jǐn ) to grasp firmly; to pay close or special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of
专家 ( zhuānjiā ) expert; specialist
专心 ( zhuānxīn ) be absorbed; concentrate; attentive
转变 ( zhuǎnbiàn ) to change; to transform
转告 ( zhuǎngào ) pass on; to communicate; to transmit
装 ( zhuāng ) to load; dress up; pretend; clothing; to install
装饰 ( zhuāngshì ) decorate
装修 ( zhuāngxiū ) renovate; to fit up
状况 ( zhuàngkuàng ) condition; state; situation
状态 ( zhuàngtài ) state of affairs; condition; state
撞 ( zhuàng ) to hit; collide; run into
追 ( zhuī ) pursue; chase
追求 ( zhuīqiú ) pursue; seek
咨询 ( zīxún ) request information; consultant; advisory
姿势 ( zīshì ) posture; position; pose
资格 ( zīgé ) qualifications; seniority
资金 ( zījīn ) funds; funding
资料 ( zīliào ) data; material; resources; information
资源 ( zīyuán ) natural resource; resource
紫 ( zǐ ) purple
自从 ( zìcóng ) since; ever since
自动 ( zìdòng ) automatic
自豪 ( zìháo ) (feel a sense of) pride
自觉 ( zìjué ) conscious; be aware of; self-motivated
自私 ( zìsī ) selfish
自由 ( zìyóu ) freedom; free; liberty
自愿 ( zìyuàn ) voluntary
字母 ( zìmǔ ) letter (of the alphabet)
字幕 ( zìmù ) subtitles; captions
综合 ( zōnghé ) synthesized; composite; summarize
总裁 ( zǒngcái ) director-general; president
总共 ( zǒnggòng ) altogether; in sum; in all; in total
总理 ( zǒnglǐ ) premier; prime minister
总算 ( zǒngsuàn ) at long last; finally; on the whole
总统 ( zǒngtǒng ) president (of a country)
总之 ( zǒngzhī ) in a word; in short; in brief / anyway; anyhow
阻止 ( zǔzhǐ ) prevent; to block
组 ( zǔ ) compose; team up; group
组成 ( zǔchéng ) to form; part; element; constitute
组合 ( zǔhé ) assemble; combination
组织 ( zǔzhī ) organize; organization
最初 ( zuìchū ) first; primary; initial
醉 ( zuì ) intoxicated; become drunk
尊敬 ( zūnjìng ) respect; revere
遵守 ( zūnshǒu ) observe; abide by; comply with; keep (commandments); to respect (an agreement)
作品 ( zuòpǐn ) works (of literature and art)
作为 ( zuòwéi ) regard as; act as; action; deed
作文 ( zuò wén ) write an essay; essay
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