ànlì
case (for study or law); example case
ànshì
to hint; to suggest indirectly; hint
ángguì
expensive (formal); costly
báibái
in vain; for nothing; needlessly
báilǐng
white-collar worker; office worker
bǎifēndiǎn
percentage point
bǎihuò
general goods; department store (merchandise)
bǎi
to place; to put; to arrange; to display
bǎifàng
to arrange; to place (objects)
bǎituō
to shake off; to break free of; to get rid of
bài
to lose (a battle, match); to defeat; to spoil
bàifǎng
to visit (formally); to call on
bàinián
to pay a New Year visit; to wish sb a happy new year
bǎn
edition; printing plate; measure for editions/printings
bànyǎn
to play (a role); to act the part of
bànsuí
to accompany; to go along with
bǎngyàng
role model; example to follow
bàngqiú
baseball; baseball (ball)
bǎoguǎn
to keep; to take care of (valuables); for sure
bǎojiàn
health care; to look after one's health
bǎonuǎn
to keep warm; warm (clothing)
bǎoxiū
to guarantee repairs; warranty service
bǎozhàng
to safeguard; to guarantee; safeguard; guarantee
bàokān
newspapers and periodicals; the press
bàoshè
newspaper office; newspaper publisher
bàolù
to expose; to reveal; to lay bare
bào
to burst; to explode; to break (a tyre)
bàofā
to break out; to burst out; to erupt
bàozhà
to explode; explosion
bēijù
tragedy; tragic play
bēishāng
sad; sorrowful; grieved
běijí
the North Pole; the Arctic
bèiyòng
spare; backup; reserve (for use)
bèixīn
vest; sleeveless undershirt
bèizēng
to double; to increase many times over
bèidòng
passive; passive (voice)
bèipò
to be forced; to be compelled
bēnpǎo
to run; to run fast
běnnéng
instinct; instinctive; instinctively
běnshēn
itself; in itself; (pronoun) itself
běntǔ
one's own country; local; native
bī
to force; to press; to drive (sb to do sth)
bǐfang
analogy; example; to compare (as in 打个比方)
bǐzhòng
proportion; percentage share
bìxiū
required; compulsory (course)
bì
to avoid; to keep away from; to hide from
biān
to weave; to compile; to make up; to edit
biānxiě
to write and compile; to compose (text)
biànzhì
to go bad; to spoil (food)
biànjié
convenient; quick and easy
biàndì
all over the ground; everywhere
bīng
soldier; troops; weapon
bō
to sow; to broadcast; to spread
bōzhǒng
to sow; to plant (seeds)
bólǎnhuì
exposition; expo; large exhibition
bóruò
weak; frail; not strong
bǔ
to mend; to patch; to fill in; to make up for
bǔcháng
to compensate; to make up for; compensation
bǔkè
to make up missed lessons; to give extra classes
bǔtiē
subsidy; allowance; to subsidize
bǔxí
to take extra lessons; to tutor
bǔ
to catch; to capture; to seize
bù’ān
uneasy; anxious; disturbed
bùcéng
never (have); has not ever
bùchéng
won't do; can't be done; (question particle) or what
bùdé
must not; (in 不得不) to have no choice but to
búgù
to disregard; to ignore (danger, objections)
bùjīn
can't help (doing); can't refrain from
búliào
unexpectedly; to one's surprise (but)
bùshí
from time to time; frequently
búshì
unwell; uncomfortable; indisposed
bùxǔ
not to allow; must not
bùyí
not suitable; should not; inadvisable
bùyǐ
endlessly; to no end (after a verb or adjective)
bùzhǐ
more than; not limited to; without stopping
búzhìyú
can't go so far as to; won't be so bad as to
bùzhì
to arrange; to decorate; to assign (homework)
bùzhòu
step; procedure; move
bùwèi
position; place; part (of the body)
cāicè
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
cáihuá
talent; brilliance; ability
cáinéng
ability; competence; talent
cáizhì
material (quality); texture of material
cáichǎn
property; assets; estate
cáiwù
financial affairs; finance (department)
cáiwù
property; belongings; money and goods
cǎigòu
to purchase (for an organization); to stock up; procurement
cǎijí
to collect; to gather (data, samples)
cǎinà
to accept; to adopt (advice, suggestion)
cǎipiào
lottery ticket; raffle ticket
cǎi
to step on; to tread on; to press (pedal)
cānzhǎn
to take part in an exhibition
cánjí
disability; physically disabled; the disabled
cāngkù
warehouse; storehouse
cǎoyuán
grassland; prairie
cè
side; to lean to one side; to incline
cèliáng
to measure; to survey
cèhuà
to plan; to plot; to design (an event)
céngcì
gradation; level; arrangement (of a text)
céngmiàn
aspect; level; layer
chā
fork; to fork; to cross (arms, legs)
chāyì
difference; divergence; discrepancy
chāzuò
(electric) socket; outlet
cháxún
to inquire; to look up (information)
chāichú
to demolish; to tear down; to dismantle
chǎnchū
to yield; to produce; output
chǎndì
producing area; place of production
chángduǎn
length; duration; merits and faults
chángshòu
long life; long-lived; longevity
cháng
intestine; gut; sausage
chángguī
routine; regular; conventional
chángnián
all year round; year after year; for years
chángwēn
room temperature; normal temperature
chǎngjiā
manufacturer; maker
chǎngshāng
manufacturer; firm (producer)
chǎngcì
number of showings; occasion; screening
chǎngdì
site; venue; space
chǎngguǎn
venue; stadium and gymnasium
chǎnghé
occasion; situation; setting
chǎngjǐng
scene; setting; scenario
chǎngmiàn
scene; spectacle; occasion
chàngtōng
unobstructed; smooth; clear (of traffic, flow)
chàngxiāo
to sell well; to be a bestseller
chāo
to copy; to transcribe; to plagiarize
chāoyuè
to surpass; to exceed; to go beyond
cháoxiào
to ridicule; to laugh at; to mock
cháoliú
trend; current fashion; tide
cháoshī
damp; humid; moist
chǎojià
to quarrel; to have a row; to bicker
chǎogǔ
to trade in stocks; to speculate in shares
chèhuí
to withdraw; to revoke; to recall (a message)
chèxiāo
to cancel; to revoke; to abolish
chénzhòng
heavy; weighty (heart, burden); serious
chèn
to avail oneself of; while; taking advantage of
chēnghào
title; name; designation
chēnghu
to call; to address; form of address
chēngzuò
to be called; to be known as
chēng
to prop up; to hold up; to support; to sustain
chéng
one tenth (of a quantity); tenth
chéngjiāo
to strike a bargain; to complete a deal
chéngqiān-shàngwàn
thousands upon thousands; tens of thousands
chéngxiào
effect; result; effectiveness
chéngyǔ
idiom; set phrase
chéngxiàn
to present; to show; to take on (an appearance)
chéngxìn
honesty; good faith; trustworthy
chéngbàn
to undertake; to organize and run (an event)
chéngnuò
to promise; to commit to; promise
chéngzhèn
town; towns and cities
chéng
to ride (a vehicle); to travel by
chéng
to fill; to ladle; to contain (of a vessel)
chéngfá
to punish; punishment
chíjiǔ
lasting; enduring; long-lasting
chíyǒu
to hold; to possess (shares, assets)
chǐ
Chinese foot (unit of length); ruler
chǐcùn
measurement; dimensions; size
chōngdòng
impulse; impulsive; to act on impulse
chōngjī
to impact; to hit; to shake up; impact
chōngtū
to clash; to conflict; conflict
chōngshí
substantial; rich; fulfilling; to enrich
chóngjiàn
to rebuild; to reconstruct
chóngbài
to worship; to admire greatly; to idolize
chòng
to face; towards; (of water) to rush; to rinse
chōujiǎng
to draw (win) a prize in a lucky draw
chóu
to worry; to be anxious
chóubèi
to prepare; to arrange; to get ready (for an event)
chūchǎng
to come on (stage); to appear (at an event)
chūjìng
to leave the country; to exit the border
chūlì
to exert effort; to pitch in
chūmíng
famous; well-known
chūrù
discrepancy; difference; to go in and out
chūshì
to show; to produce (a document)
chūyóu
to go on an outing; to travel (for pleasure)
chūyú
out of (a motive); to stem from
chūbù
preliminary; initial
chūděng
elementary; primary (education)
chú
to remove; to get rid of; except; besides
chǔfá
to punish; penalty; disciplinary action
chǔcún
to store; to stockpile; to save
chǔxù
to save (money); savings; deposit
chùchù
everywhere; in every respect
chuānguò
to pass through; to cross
chuánchéng
to pass down; to inherit and carry on
chuándá
to pass on; to convey; to relay
chuánrǎn
to infect; to be contagious; to spread
chuánrǎnbìng
infectious disease; contagious disease
chuánshòu
to teach; to impart; to pass on (knowledge or skills)
chuánshū
to transmit; to transfer (data, signals)
chuánzhī
ships; vessels; boats
chuàn
string; bunch (measure word); to string together
chuāngkǒu
window; service window; counter
chuǎng
to rush; to dash; to venture out; to make one's way
chuàngbàn
to found; to establish; to set up
chuàngjiàn
to create; to set up; to build (a system, account, etc.)
chuànglì
to found; to originate; to establish
chuàngyì
creativity; creative idea; original
chuízhí
vertical; perpendicular
chún
pure; purely; entirely
cíqì
porcelain; chinaware
cǐkè
at this moment; right now
cìshù
number of times; frequency
cì
thorn; splinter; to prick; to stab
cōngmáng
hurried; hasty; rushed
cóngyè
to work in an industry; to practice a profession
cuì
crisp; crunchy; brittle
cuìruò
fragile; weak; vulnerable
cūnzhuāng
village; small village
cúnchǔ
to store; to save (data)
cùn
cun (a unit of length, about 3.3 cm); inch
cuòzhé
setback; frustration; to frustrate
dā
to build; to put up; to take (a vehicle); to pair with
dāpèi
to match; to go well with; matching (of colors)
dáfù
to reply; to answer; a reply
dǎdòng
to move; to touch (someone's heart)
dǎjī
to strike; to attack; a blow; setback
dǎjià
to fight; to come to blows
dǎ jiāodao
to deal with; to come into contact with
dǎkǎ
to clock in; to check in (at a place)
dǎzào
to build; to create; to forge
dǎzhàng
to fight a war; to go to battle
dàchén
minister; high official (of a monarchy)
dàchī-yìjīng
to be very surprised; to be shocked
dàdì
the earth; the land; the ground
dàdū
mostly; for the most part
dàfang
generous; natural and poised
dàfú
by a large margin; substantially
dàhuǒr
everyone; all of us
dàshī
master; great expert
dàzhì
roughly; approximate; general
dāi
dull; slow-witted; blank (of a look)
dàilǐ
to act on behalf of; to represent
dàilǐng
to lead; to guide
dàikuǎn
to take out a loan; a loan
dānyōu
to worry; to be anxious about
dānchún
simple; pure; innocent; merely
dāndiào
monotonous; dull; repetitive
dānwu
to delay; to hold up; to waste (time)
dànshēng
to be born; to come into being; to emerge
dāngchǎng
on the spot; at the scene; then and there
dāngchū
at the beginning; originally; back then
dāngdài
contemporary; the present age
dāngjīn
nowadays; today; the present day
dāngmiàn
face to face; in person; to someone's face
dāngxià
right now; at present; immediately
dāngxuǎn
to be elected; to be chosen
dàngtiān
that same day; the very day
dàng’àn
file; record; archive
dǎoshī
tutor; supervisor; mentor
dǎobì
to go bankrupt; to close down
dǎochē
to reverse a vehicle; to back up
dàoshì
actually; on the contrary; (used to soften or turn a point)
dàodé
morals; morality; moral
déle
to be done; all right, that's enough; (as particle) finished
déyǐ
to be able to; to get the chance to
dézhī
to learn of; to be informed of
děngjí
grade; level; rank
dī
to drip; drop (of liquid)
dǐdá
to arrive; to reach (a place)
dǐkàng
to resist; to fight against
dìdao
authentic; genuine; pure
dìxíng
terrain; topography
dìyù
region; area; territory
dìzhì
geology; geological
diǎnlǐ
ceremony; celebration
diǎnxíng
typical example; model; typical
diǎnjī
to click (with a mouse); to click on
diǎnrán
to light; to set fire to; to ignite
diànfànguō
rice cooker; electric cooker
diànlì
electric power; electricity supply
diànyuán
power source; power supply
diàoyú
to fish; to go fishing
diàodòng
to transfer; to move (staff); to mobilize
diē
to fall; to drop; to tumble
dǐng
top; roof; to prop up; to go against; measure word for hats
dìngdān
order (for goods); purchase order
dìnghūn
to get engaged; to become engaged
dìngjià
to set a price; fixed price
dìngshí
to set a time; timed; at regular times
dìngwèi
to locate; positioning; position
dìngyì
definition; to define
dìngzhì
to customize; to have something made to order
dòngjī
motive; motivation
dònglì
power; driving force; motivation
dòngmàn
animation; anime and comics
dòngtài
developments; trends; dynamic; in motion
dòngtīng
pleasant to hear; moving (of sound or words)
dòng
measure word for buildings
dòuzhēng
to struggle; to fight; struggle; fight
dòu
to tease; to amuse; funny
dú
poison; poisonous; to poison
dù
to cross (a river, sea); to ferry across
duān
to hold level with both hands; to carry
duǎnquē
to be short of; shortage
duìchèn
symmetrical; symmetric
duìjiē
to connect; to link up; to dock
duìkàng
to resist; to oppose; confrontation
duìlì
to be opposed; to be in conflict; opposite
duìyìng
to correspond to; corresponding
dùnshí
suddenly; at once; immediately
duōcái-duōyì
versatile; talented in many ways
duōkuī
thanks to; luckily because of
duōyú
extra; superfluous; surplus
duōyuán
diverse; pluralistic; multi-faceted
duó
to seize; to grab; to win (a prize)
duóqǔ
to seize; to capture; to win (a victory)
duǒbì
to hide from; to avoid; to dodge
ěxin
nauseous; disgusting; to feel sick
èliè
bad; terrible; severe (of conditions or behavior)
érkē
pediatrics; pediatric department
èryǎnghuàtàn
carbon dioxide
fābìng
to fall ill; to come down with a disease; (of a disease) to break out
fāchóu
to worry; to be anxious (about something)
fādiàn
to generate electricity; to produce power
fādòng
to start (an engine); to launch; to mobilize
fāfàng
to give out; to distribute; to issue
fāguāng
to shine; to give off light; to glow
fāxíng
to issue; to publish; to release (to the public)
fāyán
to become inflamed; to be infected
fāyù
to grow; to develop (of a body or organism)
fǎdìng
legal; statutory; prescribed by law
fǎguī
laws and regulations
fān
a round; a turn; a spell (of effort or talk)
fánshì
all; every; any (without exception)
fánzhí
to breed; to reproduce
fǎnkuì
to give feedback; feedback
fǎnsī
to reflect on; to rethink
fàn
to commit (a mistake or crime); to violate
fāngfāngmiànmiàn
every aspect; all sides
fāngwèi
direction; position; orientation
fángzhì
to prevent and treat; to control
fáng’ài
to hinder; to get in the way of
fángjià
housing price; house prices
fǎngtán
to interview; an interview
fàngdà
to enlarge; to magnify
fàngfēi
to release (a bird); to let fly; to set free
fēisù
at great speed; rapidly
féi
fat; plump; fertile; to fatten; fertilizer
féipàng
fat; obese; overweight
féiwò
fertile; rich (of soil)
fēngōng
to divide the work; division of labor
fēnjí
to classify; to grade; to rank
fēnqī
to pay in installments; by stages
fēnsàn
scattered; dispersed; to scatter
fènnù
angry; furious; anger
fēngshōu
bumper harvest; to have a good harvest
fēngguāng
scenery; view; sight
fēnglì
wind power; wind force
fēngyǔ
wind and rain; storm; hardships
fēngbì
to close off; to seal; closed
fèngxiàn
to devote; to dedicate; contribution
fūrén
madam; wife (formal, respectful)
fú
to take (medicine); to obey; to be convinced
fúcóng
to obey; to submit to
fúyòng
to take (medicine)
fú
to float; to drift on the surface
fúdù
range; extent; degree of change
fúlì
welfare; benefits; well-being
fǔdǎo
to tutor; to coach; to give guidance
fǔzhù
to assist; to supplement; auxiliary
fùmiàn
negative; unfavorable
fùjiàn
attachment; appendix; accessory
fù
deputy; assistant; secondary (in rank or title)
fùyǔ
to give; to grant; to endow
fùyù
wealthy; well-off; rich
fùgài
to cover; to spread over
gāi
this; the aforementioned; that
gǎibiān
to adapt; to rearrange; to rewrite
gǎizào
to transform; to remodel; to reform
gàilǜ
probability; likelihood
gāncuì
simply; just; straightforward
gānhàn
dry; arid; drought
gānrǎo
to disturb; to interfere with; to disrupt
gānzào
dry; arid; dried out
gāngà
awkward; embarrassed
gǎnmáng
hurriedly; hastily
gǎnjī
to be grateful; to appreciate
gǎnrǎn
to infect; to be infected; to influence
gǎnxiǎng
thoughts; reflections; impressions
gǎngwèi
post; position; job
gāocéng
high-rise; high level; senior
gāochāo
superb; excellent; masterly
gāoděng
higher; advanced (of education)
gāoduān
high-end; high-end market
gāofēng
peak; rush hour; summit
gāoshàng
noble; lofty; virtuous
gāoshǒu
expert; master; skilled person
gāoxīn-jìshù
high and new technology; high-tech
gāoyuán
plateau; highland
gǎojiàn
manuscript; submitted article
gǎozi
draft; manuscript; article
gē
to cut; to mow; to sever
gēchàng
to sing; to praise in song
gémìng
revolution; revolutionary
gébì
next door; the neighbor's place
gètǐ
individual; individual entity
gēnqián
in front of; close by; at one's side
gēnsuí
to follow; to go along with
gēnzōng
to follow; to track; to tail
gōngfu
time; effort; spare time
gōngxù
working procedure; step in a process
gōng
public; fair; (of animals) male; also: duke
gōng’ān
public security; police
gōnggào
to announce publicly; public notice
gōngkāi
public; open; to make public
gōngrèn
to be generally acknowledged; universally recognized
gōngyì
public welfare; charity work
gōngyuán
the Common Era; A.D
gōngzhèng
fair; just; impartial
gōngzhòng
the public; the general public
gōngxiào
effect; efficacy
gōngjī
to attack; to assault
gōngjǐ
to supply; to provide
gōngyìng
to supply; to provide
gǒnggù
solid; firm; to strengthen; to consolidate
gòngjì
to total; to add up to
gōu
ditch; trench; channel
gòuzào
to construct; to build; structure
gūgu
aunt (father's sister)
gǔjì
historic site; ancient ruins
gǔrén
the ancients; people of ancient times
gǔwǔ
to encourage; to inspire; inspiring
gùtǐ
solid; solid substance
gùzhàng
fault; malfunction; breakdown
gù
to look after; to attend to; to consider
gùwèn
adviser; consultant
guǎi
to turn; to limp; to abduct
guǎiwān
to turn a corner; to make a turn
guān’ài
to care for; to show loving care
guānhuái
to show solicitude for; to care about
guānlián
to be related; to have a connection
guānguāng
to go sightseeing; to tour
guānshǎng
to view and admire; to enjoy the sight of
guān
official; government officer
guānfāng
official; official side
guānyuán
official; officer
guǎndào
pipe; pipeline; conduit
guǎngkuò
broad; vast; wide
guī
to belong to; to return; to give back
guīhuán
to return (something borrowed); to give back
guīfàn
standard; norm; to standardize
guīhuà
plan; to plan; to make a plan
guīju
rule; custom; well-behaved
guǐdào
track; orbit; path
guìzhòng
valuable; precious; expensive
guì
to kneel; to kneel down
guóchǎn
domestically made; home-produced
guóqíng
national conditions; a country's situation
guòdù
to transition; transition
guòshí
to be out of date; outdated
hǎibá
elevation; height above sea level
hǎimiàn
surface of the sea; sea surface
hǎi nèiwài
at home and abroad; around the world
hài
harm; damage; to harm; to cause trouble
hányì
meaning; implication
hándōng
cold winter; severe winter
hǎnjiàn
rare; seldom seen
hànzāi
drought; drought disaster
hángkōng
aviation; air (transport)
háo bù
not at all; not in the least
háo wú
not the slightest; completely without
hǎobù
very; so (with exclamatory force)
hǎogǎn
good impression; favorable feeling
hǎoróngyì
with great difficulty; finally (after much effort)
hàozhào
to call on; to appeal to; call
hàokè
hospitable; fond of guests
hàoxué
eager to learn; studious
hébìng
to merge; to combine
héchéng
to synthesize; to compose; to put together
héxié
harmonious; in harmony
héxīn
core; center; key part
hēi
hey (to greet or attract attention)
hěn
ruthless; fierce; to be hard on; very
héng
horizontal; to place crosswise; horizontal stroke
héngliáng
to measure; to weigh; to judge
hóngdà
grand; magnificent; vast
hóngshuǐ
flood; floodwater
hòudài
descendants; later generations; offspring
hòuqī
later period; late stage
hòurén
later generations; people of later times
hòutuì
to move back; to retreat; to step back
hūlüè
to ignore; to neglect; to overlook
hùzhù
to help each other; mutual aid
hù
household; family (measure word)
huábīng
to ice-skate; ice skating
huáxíng
to slide; to glide; to coast
huàzhuāng
to put on makeup; to apply cosmetics
huà
to delimit; to mark off; to plan
huàfēn
to divide; to classify; to demarcate
huàtǒng
microphone; telephone receiver
huái
bosom; to cherish; to think of
huáiniàn
to miss; to cherish the memory of
huáiyùn
to be pregnant; to conceive
huānlè
happy; joyful; joy
huányuán
to restore; to return to the original state
huán
ring; circle; to surround; (measure word for rounds)
huànxiǎng
to fantasize; fantasy; illusion
huàn
to suffer from; to contract (an illness)
huànzhě
patient; sufferer
huīxīn
to be discouraged; to lose heart
huíbào
to repay; to return (a favor); reward
huígù
to look back on; to review
huítóu
to turn one's head; to turn around; later; afterwards
huì
to remit (money); to gather; to converge
huìbào
to report; to give an account of
huìkuǎn
to remit money; remittance
huìjiàn
to meet with; to have a meeting with
huìhuà
to paint; painting (as an art)
hūnyīn
marriage; matrimony
hùn
to mix; to muddle along; to get by
hùnhé
to mix; to blend together
hùnluàn
confused; chaotic; disorderly
huólì
vitality; energy; vigor
huóyuè
active; lively; to enliven
huǒchái
match (for lighting a fire)
huǒzāi
fire (as a disaster); conflagration
huòchē
freight truck; goods vehicle
jībài
to defeat; to beat (an opponent)
jīxiè
machinery; machine; mechanical
jīyù
opportunity; favorable chance
jīfā
to arouse; to stimulate; to inspire
jīlì
to encourage; to motivate; to inspire
jīqíng
passion; intense emotion
jíxiáng
auspicious; lucky
jíduān
extreme; extremely; extreme (as a noun)
jíwéi
extremely; exceedingly
jíbiàn
even if; even though
jíjiù
first aid; emergency treatment
jíqiè
eager; anxious; impatient
jítuán
group; corporation; conglomerate
jǐyǔ
to give; to grant; to provide
jìlǜ
discipline; rules of conduct
jìqiǎo
skill; technique; trick
jìyì
craftsmanship; skill; artistry
jìjūn
third place; bronze medalist
jìchéng
to inherit; to carry on; to succeed
jiābèi
to double; to redouble; doubly
jiājù
to intensify; to aggravate; to worsen
jiāyǐ
to apply; to carry out; moreover
jiāzhòng
to make heavier; to worsen; to increase
jiā
to clip; to pinch; to hold between
jiācháng
home-style; everyday family (food, talk)
jiājiāhùhù
every household; every family
jiājū
home furnishings; home; household
jiāshǔ
family members; relatives
jiāyuán
homeland; home; native land
jiǎshè
to suppose; to assume; hypothesis
jià
to marry (a man); to give a daughter in marriage
jiān
pointed; sharp; tip; point
jiāndìng
firm; determined; to strengthen (one's resolve)
jiāngù
solid; sturdy; strong
jiānjué
resolute; firm; determined
jiānyìng
hard; solid; tough
jiānnán
difficult; hard; arduous
jiānxīn
hardships; arduous; difficult
jiāncè
to monitor; to survey
jiāndū
to supervise; to oversee; supervision
jiānzhí
to work part-time; part-time job
jiǎncè
to test; to detect; to examine
jiǎnyàn
to inspect; to test; to verify
jiǎnruò
to weaken; to diminish; to fade
jiǎnyā
to relieve stress; to decompress
jiǎnjiè
to briefly introduce; a brief introduction; a profile
jiàngé
interval; gap; to be spaced apart
jiànzhùwù
building; structure
jiànquán
sound; healthy; to perfect; to strengthen
jiàndìng
to appraise; to identify; appraisal
jiāngjūn
general; to check (in chess)
jiǎngjiě
to explain; to give an explanation
jiàng
sauce; paste; to cook in soy sauce
jiāojì
to socialize; social interaction
jiāotán
to talk with each other; to converse
jiāowài
outskirts; countryside
jiāodài
tape; adhesive tape
jiāodiǎn
focus; focal point; central issue
jiàowéi
relatively; comparatively
jiàoxùn
to teach someone a lesson; lesson; moral
jiē
to bear (fruit); to form; to freeze
jiēguǒ
to bear fruit; to end up
jiēshi
strong; sturdy; solid
jiēlián
in succession; one after another; to follow closely
jiētóu
street corner; street
jiénéng
to save energy; energy-saving
jiézòu
rhythm; tempo; pace
jiéchū
outstanding; remarkable; distinguished
jiéwěi
ending; to end; final part
jiézhǐ
to close; to end (a deadline)
jiézhì
up to; as of; by (a time)
jiě
to untie; to solve; to understand
jiědá
to answer; to explain; an answer
jiědú
to interpret; to explain the meaning of
jiěfàng
to liberate; to free; liberation
jiěshuō
to explain orally; to commentate
jièjiàn
to learn from; to draw on (experience)
jièzhù
to use as a means; with the help of
jīn’é
amount of money; sum
jìn
to use up; to exhaust; as much as possible
jìndù
progress; pace of progress
jìn’ér
and then; thereby; further
jìnhuà
to evolve; evolution
jìnzhǎn
to make progress; progress
jìnshì
nearsighted; myopia
jīngshāng
to do business; to engage in trade
jīngrén
astonishing; amazing
jīngyà
surprised; astonished
jīngměi
exquisite; fine and beautiful
jīngquè
precise; accurate
jīngtōng
to be proficient in; to master
jīngxīn
carefully; meticulously
jīngzhì
delicate; fine; exquisite
jīngzhǔn
precise; accurate
jǐngzhuī
cervical vertebrae; neck bones
jǐngguān
landscape; scenery
jǐngxiàng
scene; sight; picture
jǐnggào
to warn; to give a warning
jìng
clean; net; only; merely
jìngsài
to compete; competition; contest
jìngtóu
camera lens; shot; scene
jiūzhèng
to correct; to put right
jiǔshuǐ
drinks; beverages (alcoholic and soft)
jiùmìng
to save a life; help!
jiùyuán
to rescue; relief
jiùzāi
to provide disaster relief
jiùzhù
to help; to give aid to
jiùdú
to study at; to attend (a school)
jiùsuàn
even if; granted that
jiùjiu
mother's brother; uncle
jú
game; round (of a game)
jú
bureau; office; department
júmiàn
situation; state of affairs
júxiàn
to limit; to restrict; to confine
jǔdòng
action; behavior; move
jùběn
script; screenplay; play script
jùliè
intense; violent; severe
jùjí
to gather; to assemble; to collect
juānkuǎn
to donate money; donation
juānzèng
to donate; to contribute
juǎn
to roll up; roll; roll (measure word)
juàn
volume; scroll; chapter (measure word)
juécè
to make a decision; decision; policy decision
juéwàng
to despair; to give up hope
jūnduì
army; armed forces; troops
jūnrén
soldier; military personnel
jūnyún
even; uniform; well-distributed
kāichuàng
to start; to initiate; to found
kāiqǐ
to open; to start; to turn on
kāishè
to set up; to offer (a course); to open (a business)
kāitóu
to begin; beginning; start
kànbuqǐ
to look down on; to despise
kàndài
to regard; to treat; to view
kàndeqǐ
to think highly of; to respect
kànhǎo
to be optimistic about; to favor
kànzhòng
to take a fancy to; to settle on
kànzhòng
to value; to think highly of
kāngfù
to recover; to recuperate
kǎochá
to inspect; to investigate; to survey
kǎogǔ
to do archaeology; archaeology
kǎohé
to assess; to examine; assessment
kǎoyàn
to test; to put to the test; trial
kē
branch of study; department; section
kēmù
subject; course; category
kēpǔ
to popularize science; popular science
kělián
pitiful; poor; to pity
kěxíng
feasible; workable
kěwàng
to long for; to be eager for
kèchē
passenger train; bus
kètí
research topic; task; subject
kěn
to be willing to; to agree to
kǒngjù
fearful; terrified; fear
kòngdì
open space; vacant lot
kòngxián
free; spare; free time
kǒugǎn
taste; texture (of food)
kǒuqiāng
oral cavity; mouth
kǒutóu
oral; spoken; in words
kòu
to button; to fasten; to deduct; (also: button; buckle)
kuā
to praise; to compliment
kuājiǎng
to praise; to compliment
kuāzhāng
exaggerated; overstated
kuàijì
accountant; accounting
kuàijié
fast; quick and convenient
kuǎn
sum of money; fund; (measure word for items or styles)
kuǎnshì
style; design; model
kuīsǔn
to lose money; to suffer a loss
kùnrǎo
to trouble; to bother; to perplex
kuòzhǎn
to expand; to extend
là
to leave out; to forget to bring; to drop behind
làjiāo
chili pepper; hot pepper
la
(sentence-final particle showing excitement or a change)
láilín
to approach; to arrive (of a time or event)
láiwǎng
to have dealings with; to come and go; contact
lài
to rely on; to blame; (adj) poor; bad
lán
to block; to stop; to bar the way
lán
railing; column; section (of a page)
làn
rotten; spoiled; (of food) mushy; worn out
lǎngdú
to read aloud; to recite
láodònglì
labor; labor force; workforce
láo
prison; jail; firm; solid
lǎoshi
honest; frank; well-behaved
lǎotàitai
old lady; elderly woman
lèyú
to be happy to; to be willing to
lèibié
category; class; type
lǐ
reason; logic; to pay attention to; to manage
lǐcái
to manage money; to manage finances
lǐkē
science subjects; sciences
lǐniàn
idea; concept; philosophy
lǐxìng
rational; reason; rationality
lìdù
strength; intensity; force
lìjīng
to experience; to go through
lìnián
over the years; past years
lì
to stand; to set up; to establish
lìchǎng
position; standpoint; stance
lìwài
exception; to be an exception
lì
grain; small particle; (measure word for small round things)
Liánhéguó
the United Nations
liánwǎng
to connect to a network; to be networked
liánxiǎng
to associate; to connect in the mind; association
liànjiē
to link; link (on the internet)
liǎng’àn
both banks (of a river); both sides
liǎngjí
the two poles; two extremes
liàng
to dry (in the air); to hang out to dry
liào
material; ingredient
liào
to expect; to anticipate
lín
to pour; to drench; to get soaked
língchén
before dawn; in the small hours
liúlǎnqì
browser (web browser)
liúchéng
process; procedure
liúdòng
to flow; to circulate; mobile
liúliàng
flow rate; data traffic
liútōng
to circulate; to be in circulation
lóudào
corridor (in a building); hallway
lòudòng
hole; flaw; loophole
lòu
to show; to reveal; to expose
lùxiàng
to videotape; video recording
lùyòng
to hire; to employ; to take on
lùzhì
to record (audio or video)
lùchéng
journey; distance travelled; route
lùkuàng
road conditions; traffic conditions
lùmiàn
road surface; pavement
lù
to reveal; to show; to expose
lǚtú
journey; trip; time on the road
lǚxíng
to fulfill; to carry out (a duty or promise)
lǜ
rate; ratio (as a suffix)
lǜhuà
to make green; to plant trees and grass; afforestation
lún
wheel; to take turns; round (a measure word)
lúnliú
to take turns; to do in rotation
lùntán
forum; discussion board
luòdì
to land; to touch the ground; to be put into practice
luòhòu
to fall behind; backward; outdated
ma
(particle marking obviousness or a suggestion); you know
mái
to bury; to cover with earth
màncháng
long; drawn-out (of time)
mànhuà
comic; cartoon; manga
mào
to emit; to give off; to risk
màoxiǎn
to take a risk; to adventure
měiguān
pleasing to the eye; attractive in appearance
míbǔ
to make up for; to remedy
mírén
charming; fascinating; enchanting
mì
dense; thick; close; secret (密)
mìjí
dense; concentrated; intensive; to concentrate
mián
cotton; cotton cloth (棉)
miǎn
to excuse; to exempt; to avoid; to spare (免)
miǎnshuì
to be free of tax; tax-free; duty-free
miǎnyì
immunity; to be immune; immunization
miǎnqiǎng
reluctantly; to force sb to do sth; barely enough; to make do
miànbù
face (anatomy); facial
miànfěn
flour; wheat flour
miànzi
face (dignity, prestige); feelings; reputation
miáohuì
to depict; to describe; to portray
miáoxiě
to describe; description; to depict
miào
wonderful; clever; ingenious (妙)
miè
to extinguish; to put out; to destroy; to wipe out (灭)
mínjiān
popular; folk; non-governmental; among the people
mínsú
folk custom; folklore
mínsù
homestay; guesthouse; bed-and-breakfast
mínzhòng
the masses; the common people; the public
mínzhǔ
democracy; democratic; of the people (民主)
míng’é
quota; number of places; allotment
míngqi
reputation; fame; renown
míngshèng
famous place; scenic spot
míngliàng
bright; shining; luminous
míngmíng
obviously; plainly; evidently
mìnglìng
to order; to command; order; command
mìngmíng
to name; to give a name to; to designate
mófǎng
to imitate; to copy; to mimic; imitation
mónǐ
to simulate; to imitate; simulation; mock
mótèr
model (for clothes, art)
móxíng
model; pattern; mold; example
mótuōchē
motorbike; motorcycle
mòmò
silently; quietly; inwardly
múyàng
appearance; look; aspect
mǔ
mother; female; parent (母)
mǔyǔ
mother tongue; native language
mùcái
timber; wood; lumber
mùlù
catalog; contents; directory (computing)
nǎifěn
milk powder; powdered milk
nándiǎn
difficult point; sticking point; difficulty
nánmiǎn
unavoidable; bound to; to be hard to avoid
nǎozi
brain; mind; head (脑子)
nèihán
connotation; meaning; substance; connotative meaning
nèikē
internal medicine (department); physician
nèiwài
inside and outside; interior and exterior; home and abroad
nèiyī
underwear; underclothes
néngliàng
energy; capabilities; capacity
néngyuán
energy; source of energy; energy resources
ní
mud; mire; clay; paste (泥)
niándù
annual; year (period); fiscal year
niánzhōng
end of the year; year-end
niànshū
to study; to attend school; to read (books)
niǔ
to twist; to turn; to sprain; to turn around (扭)
nóngchǎnpǐn
farm produce; agricultural products
nóngtián
farmland; cultivated land; cropland
nónghòu
dense; thick; strong (of flavor, interest); deep (of friendship)
nuǎn
warm; to warm up (暖)
nuǎnqì
heating; central heating; radiator
ǒuxiàng
idol; icon; object of admiration
páichú
to eliminate; to remove; to rule out; to exclude
páifàng
to discharge; to emit; to drain; emission; discharge
páiliàn
to rehearse; rehearsal; to drill
páimíng
ranking; to rank; place in a list
pán
plate; dish; measure for games, dishes, coils (盘)
pànwàng
to hope for; to look forward to; expectation
pángdà
huge; enormous; vast; gigantic
pāo
to throw; to toss; to cast; to abandon (抛)
pào
to soak; to steep; to infuse; bubble (泡)
péitóng
to accompany; to go along with; accompanying person
péiyù
to cultivate; to nurture; to breed; fostering
péicháng
to compensate; to pay for; compensation; indemnity
pèifú
to admire; to be impressed with; to respect
pèibèi
to provide with; to fit out; to allocate; equipment; layout
pèitào
to support; to be coordinated; matched; supplementary
pēn
to spurt; to spray; to spurt out; to spew; to blow (喷)
pěng
to hold up with both hands; to hold in both hands; to boost (捧)
pèngzhuàng
to collide; to clash; collision; to strike; to touch
pī
to drape over one's shoulders; to wear over one's shoulder (披)
pí
skin; hide; fur; rind; naughty (皮)
píláo
fatigue; weariness; weary; fatigued
piànkè
a short while; a moment; a brief spell
piànmiàn
one-sided; unilateral; unilaterally
piànzi
cheat; swindler; fraud; cheat
piāo
to float; to drift; to wander (漂)
piāo
to flutter; to drift; to wave in the air; to waft (飘)
pínkùn
poor; impoverished; poverty
píndào
channel; frequency
pínfán
frequently; often; frequent; frequently
pǐncháng
to taste; to sample; to savor
píngděng
equal; on equal terms; even (平等)
píngfán
ordinary; common; commonplace
píngfāng
square (measure); squared (平方)
píngfāngmǐ
square meter (㎡)
pínggū
to evaluate; to assess; to estimate; assessment; evaluation
pínglùn
to comment on; commentary; to comment; to criticize
píngxuǎn
to select on merit; to choose through public appraisal; to choose
pō
slope; hillside; sloping (坡)
pō
to splash; to spill; to sprinkle; to pour (泼)
pòqiè
urgent; pressing; imperative; urgent
pòchǎn
to go bankrupt; bankruptcy; to break down
pū
to pounce on; to rush at; to throw oneself on; to flutter (扑)
pūmiè
to put out; to extinguish; to exterminate
pū
to spread out; to lay; to pave; to spread (铺)
pǔsù
plain; simple; unadorned; simple (朴素)
qīwàng
to hope; to expect; expectation; to look forward to
qīxiàn
allotted time; time limit; deadline; time limit
qīpiàn
to deceive; to cheat; to dupe; deceit
qíquán
complete; all in readiness; all in readiness (齐全)
qíjiān
in the meantime; during; in the interim; meanwhile
qízǐ
chess piece; chessman
qǐdòng
to start (a machine, motor); to switch on; to start (a project)
qǐfā
to inspire; to enlighten; to arouse (启发)
qǐshì
to inspire; enlightenment; to reveal; inspiration
qǐshì
notice; announcement (启事)
qǐchū
at first; at the outset; originally
qǐdiǎn
starting point; starting point (of a race); starting point
qǐyuán
to originate; to originate from; origin; to come from
qìfēn
atmosphere; mood; ambiance
qìtǐ
gas; gas (substance)
qìwèi
smell; odor; scent; flavor; smell
qìzhì
disposition; temperament; temperament (气质)
qiàdàng
appropriate; suitable; apt; suitable
qiàhǎo
just right; just in time; just enough; as it happens
qiàqià
exactly; just; precisely; precisely
qiānjiā-wànhù
a great many households; numerous families
qiān
to lead along; to pull; to involve; to concern (牵)
qiānxū
modest; self-effacing; modest; to make modest remarks
qiánjǐng
future; prospect; vista; outlook
qiánqī
earlier stage; early stage; preliminary period
qiántí
premise; presupposition; prerequisite; prerequisite
qiánzhě
the former; the first-mentioned
qiánlì
potential; latent capacity; potential
qiāng
gun; rifle; spear (枪)
qiánghuà
to strengthen; to intensify; to consolidate; strengthened
qiángzhuàng
robust; sturdy; strong; strong (强壮)
qiǎngpò
to force; to compel; to impose; to oblige
qiáoliáng
bridge; bridge (link); bond
qiáo
to look at; to see; to look (瞧)
qiǎomiào
ingenious; clever; artful; ingenious
qièshí
feasible; practical; earnestly; conscientiously
qīnmì
close; intimate; dear; intimacy
qīnshǔ
relatives; kinsfolk; kin
qínláo
hardworking; industrious; diligent; hardworking (勤劳)
qīngchūn
youth; youth (period); youthful
qīngchūnqī
adolescence; puberty; adolescence (青春期)
qīngtīng
to listen attentively; to listen carefully
qīngxiàng
tendency; trend; to incline; to tend to
qīng
clear; clean; to clean up; to settle (accounts) (清)
qīngdàn
light (of food); not strong (of taste); mild; slack (清淡)
qīngjié
clean; cleanliness; to clean
qīnglǐ
to put in order; to sort out; to clear away; to tidy up
qīngsǎo
to sweep; to clean; to give a sweeping
qīngxī
distinct; clear; to be clear; clarity
qīngxǐ
to wash; to clean; to rinse
qīngxǐng
sober; clear-headed; to wake up; to be clear-headed; to sober up
qíngjié
plot; circumstances; plot (情节)
qíngxing
situation; state of affairs; circumstances; situation
qínglǎng
sunny; fine (of weather); clear and bright
qiú
to beg; to ask for; to request; to strive for (求)
qiúhūn
to propose (marriage); to make an offer of marriage
qiújiù
to cry for help; to ask for rescue
qiúzhí
to look for a job; to apply for a job
qiúzhù
to seek help; to turn to sb for help
qūfēn
to differentiate; to distinguish; to divide; to distinguish
qúdào
irrigation ditch; channel; medium; channel of communication
qǔ
song; tune; melody; tune (曲)
qǔdài
to replace; to supersede; to displace
qǔ
to marry (of a man); to take to wife (娶)
qùwèi
delight; fun; interest; taste; fun
quān
circle; ring; group; circle (圈)
quánchéng
the whole journey; the whole course; whole course
quàn
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate (券)
quēxiàn
defect; flaw; deficiency; drawback; flaw
quèlì
to establish; to determine; to institute
qúnzhòng
the masses; crowd; community; multitude; masses
rǎn
to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (染)
rèdiǎn
hot spot; point of interest; hot spot
rèdù
temperature (heat); heat; degree of heat; popularity
rèmén
in great demand; hot; popular; trendy
rèxiàn
hotline; hotline (热线)
rèyì
to discuss heatedly; heated discussion; to talk about (热议)
réngōng zhìnéng
artificial intelligence
rénjia
other people; I (often female); household (人家)
rénjūn
per capita; average per person
rénshān-rénhǎi
huge crowds of people; a sea of people
rénshì
personage; figure; public figure
rénshì
personnel; human resources; personnel matters; staffing
rénwéi
artificial; man-made; man-made (人为)
rénxíngdào
pavement; sidewalk; footpath
rěnshòu
to bear; to endure; to stand; to tolerate; to endure
rèncuò
to admit a mistake; to make an apology
rèndìng
to firmly believe; to maintain; to set one's mind on; to affirm; to determine (认定)
rènkě
to approve; to accept; to approve of; to ratify
rèntóng
to identify with; to endorse; to identify with; to go along with
rènzhī
to know; to recognize; cognition; cognition
réngjiù
still; yet; still (仍旧)
rìhòu
later; in the future; henceforth; hereafter
rìqián
a few days ago; the other day; the other day
rìyè
day and night; around the clock; night and day
rìyì
increasingly; more and more; increasingly; day by day
róngyù
honor; credit; glory; honor
róngliàng
capacity; volume; capacity
rónghé
to fuse; to mix; to blend; to harmonize
rónghuà
to melt; to thaw; to melt away
róngrù
to blend into; to integrate into; to mix into; to meld into
róuruǎn
soft; supple; lithe; soft
rùjìng
to enter a country; to enter the country
rùmén
to enter the gate; to get started; to be initiated; elementary; rudimentary
rùxuǎn
to be selected; to be chosen; to be picked; to be chosen
ruòdiǎn
weak point; weakness; weak side; weakness
sǎ
to scatter; to spill; to sprinkle; to spread (撒)
sāi
to stuff; to squeeze in; to cram; to stop up; to block (塞)
sàishì
competition; tournament; match; contest (赛事)
sǎn
loose; to come loose; to scatter (散, sǎn)
sǎnwén
essay; prose; prose writing
sàn
to disperse; to dismiss; to break up; to disperse (散, sàn)
sànfā
to send out; to distribute; to give off; to emit
sǎngzi
throat; voice; larynx
sàngshī
to lose; to forfeit; to be deprived of
sǎomiáo
to scan; scanning; to scan (a document)
shā
to kill; to slaughter; to fight; to kill (杀)
shāchē
to brake; to brake a vehicle; to stop a vehicle; brakes
shāixuǎn
to sieve; to screen; to filter; to screen out
shāndǐng
mountaintop; hilltop; summit
shānfēng
mountain peak; peak; high mountain peak
shānpō
hillside; mountain slope
shǎn
to flash; to dodge; to twink; to sparkle (闪)
shàn
door (measure word for doors, windows)
shāngwáng
to be injured or killed; casualties
shāngyuán
wounded person; the injured
shāngbiāo
trademark; logo
shàngdàng
to be fooled; to be taken in
shàngjí
superior; higher level
shàngjìn
to be eager to improve; to be ambitious
shàngshì
to go on the market; to be listed (on the stock market)
shàngshù
above-mentioned; aforementioned
shàngtái
to go on stage; to take office
shàngxún
the first ten days of a month
shào’ér
children; young children
shèxiǎng
to imagine; to conceive; to assume
shè
society; agency; club
shè
to shoot; to fire; to emit
shèjī
to shoot; shooting (sport)
shèjí
to involve; to relate to
shèxiàng
to videotape; to film; to record video
shèxiàngtóu
camera; webcam
shēnyè
late at night; deep night
shén
god; spirit; divine; amazing
shénqí
magical; miraculous; amazing
shěnměi
to appreciate beauty; aesthetic taste
shēng
liter (unit of volume)
shēngxué
to go on to a higher school; to enter a school
shēngchéng
to generate; to produce; to form
shēngmìnglì
vitality; life force
shēngtài
ecology; ecosystem
shēngdiào
tone (of a Chinese syllable); intonation
shèngyú
remaining; leftover; to be left over
shīfu
master; teacher (in a trade or skill)
shīcí
poetry; poems and lyrics
shīdù
humidity; moisture level
shízú
full of; complete; one hundred percent
shíguāng
time; days; years
shíjī
opportunity; right moment; timing
shíshàng
fashion; trend; fashionable; stylish
shí
to know; to recognize; knowledge
shíbié
to identify; to recognize; to tell apart
shíhuà
truth; honest words
shíhuì
practical benefit; good value; economical
shíshí
in real time; real-time
shízhì
essence; substance; real nature
shí
to pick up; to collect; to tidy up
shǐjìn
to put in effort; to use force
shìfàn
to demonstrate; to show how; demonstration
shìlì
power; influence; force
shìhòu
afterwards; after the event
shìwù
affairs; matters; business
shìxiàng
item; matter; point (to be handled)
shìtú
to try to; to attempt
shìjué
vision; sense of sight; visual
shìdù
moderate; appropriate; proper
shìyí
suitable; appropriate; fit
shìfàng
to release; to set free; to let out
shōucáng
to collect; to store; to keep (as a collection)
shōugòu
to buy up; to purchase; to acquire
shōuqǔ
to collect; to charge; to receive (payment)
shōuyì
profit; returns; benefit
shǒufǎ
technique; method; approach
shǒushì
gesture; hand signal
shǒuyào
most important; primary; chief
shòumìng
lifespan; life expectancy
shòuzāi
to be hit by a disaster; to suffer from a disaster
shūhuà
calligraphy and painting; works of calligraphy and painting
shūjí
books; publications
shūmiàn
written; in written form
shūxiě
to write; to write out
shūchū
to output; to export
shūsòng
to transport; to convey; to supply
shǔ
to belong to; to be part of; to be (a kind of)
shǔpiàn
potato chips; crisps
shùlì
to set up; to establish (an example, image, or idea)
shù
vertical; upright; to set upright; vertical stroke
shùmù
number; amount; quantity
shùzìhuà
to digitize; digitalization
shuāilǎo
old and weak; aging; to grow old
shuàilǐng
to lead; to command (a group)
shuàixiān
to be the first to; to take the lead in
shuǐdào
rice (the plant); paddy rice
shuǐliú
water flow; current; stream
shuǐmiàn
surface of the water; water surface
sīlù
way of thinking; train of thought
sīniàn
to miss; to long for; to think of fondly
sōng
loose; slack; to loosen; pine tree
sōují
to collect; to gather
sōu
(measure word for ships and boats)
sùzhì
quality; personal qualities; level of education
sùzào
to shape; to mold; to portray (a character)
suànle
forget it; let it go; that's enough
suànshì
to count as; to be considered; finally
suìyuè
years; time; the passing years
sǔnhuài
to damage; to break; to ruin
sǔnshāng
to harm; to damage; injury
suǒ
(structural particle used before a verb to form a noun phrase)
tāshi
steady; dependable; free from worry
tàiyángnéng
solar energy; solar power
tánlùn
to talk about; to discuss
tánpàn
to negotiate; to hold talks
tánxìng
elasticity; flexibility
tànsuǒ
to explore; to probe
tàntǎo
to discuss; to probe into
tāngyuán
sweet rice balls (glutinous rice dumplings)
tàng
to scald; to burn; hot (to the touch); to iron
tāo
to take out; to pull out; to dig out
táo
to run away; to escape; to flee
táopǎo
to run away; to flee
táoqì
naughty; mischievous
táotài
to eliminate; to knock out; to be phased out
tàocān
set meal; combo; package deal
tè
very; especially; particularly
tècháng
specialty; strong point; special skill
tèdì
specially; on purpose
tèdìng
specific; particular; designated
tèxìng
characteristic; property; feature
tèyì
specially; on purpose; for a special reason
tíqǔ
to extract; to draw out; to withdraw
tíshì
to remind; to prompt; a hint; a tip
tícái
subject matter; theme; topic (of a work)
tǐcāo
gymnastics; exercise
tǐjī
volume; size (of a three-dimensional object)
tǐxì
system; framework; structure
tiāncái
genius; talent; gifted person
tiānxià
the world; all under heaven; everywhere
tiānzhēn
innocent; naive; childlike
tiān
to add; to put in more
tiānjiā
to add; to append
tiánjìng
track and field (athletics)
tiáojié
to adjust; to regulate; to balance
tiàoshuǐ
to dive (into water); diving (sport)
tiējìn
to be close to; to press close; close (to)
tīnghuà
obedient; well-behaved; to listen to what one is told
tīngjué
sense of hearing; hearing
tīngqǔ
to listen to; to hear (opinions, advice)
tōngdào
passage; walkway; channel
tōngfēng
to ventilate; to let air in; well-ventilated
tōnghuà
to talk on the phone; phone call
tōngxìn
to communicate by letter; correspondence
tōngxùn
communication; news report; correspondence
tōngyòng
to be in common use; to be used universally
tóngbàn
companion; partner
tóngháng
to travel together; person of the same trade
tónglèi
of the same kind; similar; the same kind
tónghuà
fairy tale; children's story
tòngkuài
very happy; to one's heart's content; straightforward
tōu
to steal; secretly; stealthily
tōutōu
secretly; stealthily
tóunǎo
mind; brains; head
tóupiào
to vote; to cast a vote
tóusù
to complain; to file a complaint
tóuzī
to invest; investment
tòu
to penetrate; to pass through; thorough; fully
tòuguò
through; to look through
tòulù
to reveal; to disclose; to let out
tòumíng
transparent; clear
tūfā
to happen suddenly; sudden
tūpò
to break through; a breakthrough
tú’àn
pattern; design; decorative motif
túbiǎo
chart; diagram; graph
túdì
apprentice; disciple
tújìng
way; channel; means
tǔ
to spit; to say (a word); to stick out
tuántǐ
group; organization; team
tuányuán
to reunite; reunion
tuīcè
to guess; to infer; to speculate
tuīxiāo
to promote; to sell; to market
tuīxíng
to carry out; to put into practice; to promote
tuìshuì
to get a tax refund; tax rebate
tūn
to swallow; to gulp down
tuōyùn
to check (luggage); to consign for shipment
tuō
to drag; to pull; to delay
tuōyán
to delay; to put off
wā
wow (an exclamation of surprise or admiration)
wáwa
doll; baby; small child
wāi
crooked; tilted; askew
wàibiǎo
appearance; outward look
wàijiāo
diplomacy; foreign affairs
wàijiè
the outside world; outside circles
wàikē
surgery (the medical department)
wàilái
external; foreign; coming from outside
wàisheng
sister's son; nephew
wānqū
curved; bent; winding
wánqiáng
tenacious; stubborn; indomitable
wànwù
all things; everything in nature
wǎng
net; web; internet; to net (catch with a net)
wǎnghòu
from now on; later; afterwards
wǎnglái
to come and go; to have dealings with; contact
wǎngnián
in previous years; in past years
wàng
to look at (in the distance); to hope; to expect
wēixiǎo
tiny; slight; very small
wéinán
to feel awkward; to be in a difficult position; to make things hard for someone
wéiqī
to last (a period of time); to be scheduled for
wéizhǐ
up to; until (a point); so far
wéiguī
to break the rules; to violate regulations
wéiqí
Go (the board game); weiqi
wéihù
to maintain; to safeguard; to protect
wěiqu
to feel wronged; aggrieved; to wrong someone
wěituō
to entrust; to commission; to ask someone to do something
wèicǐ
for this reason; because of this; to this end
wèihé
why; for what reason
wèibì
not necessarily; may not
wèichéngniánrén
minor; underage person
wèijué
sense of taste; taste
wèikǒu
appetite; liking (for something)
wēnhé
mild; gentle; moderate
wēnróu
gentle and soft; tender
wéndàng
document (computer file)
wénjù
stationery; writing supplies
wénkē
liberal arts; humanities subjects
wénmíng
civilization; civilized
wénwù
cultural relic; historical artifact
wénxiàn
literature; documents (for reference)
wényì
literature and art; artistic
wénmíng
to be famous; well-known
wūshuǐ
wastewater; dirty water; sewage
wúsuǒwèi
to not matter; to not care
wúyí
to be beyond doubt; undoubtedly
wùtǐ
object; body (physical thing)
wù
to mistake; to miss (by error); error
wùjiě
to misunderstand; misunderstanding
xīqǔ
to absorb; to draw (a lesson, experience)
xífu
daughter-in-law; (colloquial) wife
xǐshù
to wash up; to freshen up
xǐshì
happy event; wedding
xìqǔ
traditional opera; Chinese opera
xìbāo
cell (of a living thing)
xìzhì
careful; meticulous; detailed
xià gōngfu
to put in effort; to work hard (at something)
xiàxiàn
to go offline; to be taken off the production line
xiàxún
the last ten days of a month
xià
to scare; to frighten; to be scared
xiānqián
previously; before
xiānmíng
vivid; distinct; clear-cut
xiānyàn
bright; vivid (of colors)
xián
to dislike; to complain about; to mind
xiǎn
to show; to display; obvious; evident
xiǎnzhù
notable; marked; remarkable
xiǎn
dangerous; risky; danger; nearly
xiàncún
to be extant; existing; surviving
xiànhuò
goods in stock; spot goods
xiàn
to limit; to restrict; to set a limit
xiànyú
to be limited to; to be confined to
xiàn
line; thread; route; (a measure word for abstract lines)
xiànsuǒ
clue; thread (of a story)
xiànrù
to sink into; to fall into; to get caught in
xiāngchà
to differ; to be apart (in amount)
xiāngchuán
to be said (by tradition); to pass down from one to another
xiāngděng
to be equal; to be the same
xiānglián
to be connected; to be linked together
xiāngyìng
corresponding; appropriate; relevant
xiàngwǎng
to yearn for; to look forward to
xiàngsheng
comic dialogue (a Chinese comedy performance)
xiāochú
to remove; to eliminate; to clear away
xiāodú
to disinfect; to sterilize
xiāofáng
fire control; firefighting
xiāohào
to consume; to use up; to wear down
xiāomiè
to wipe out; to eliminate; to destroy
xiǎoqi
stingy; mean; petty
xiǎotōur
thief; pickpocket
xiàoróng
smile; smiling expression
xiàoyìng
effect; impact (of a phenomenon)
xiē
to rest; to take a break
xiéhuì
association; society; club
xiétiáo
coordinated; harmonious; to coordinate
xiézhù
to assist; to help; to give assistance
xiédài
to carry; to bring along
xīn’ài
beloved; treasured; dear
xīndǐ
bottom of one's heart; inmost feelings
xīnlíng
soul; spirit; heart
xīnmù
mind; in one's eyes (in one's estimation)
xīnténg
to feel sorry for; to love dearly; to be distressed
xīnyuàn
wish; cherished desire
xīnzàng
heart (the organ)
xīnkuǎn
new model; new style
xīnnéngyuán
new energy; renewable energy
xīnxīng
newly emerging; newly rising
xīnyǐng
novel; original; new and different
xìnlài
to trust; to have confidence in
xìnniàn
belief; faith; conviction
xīngqǐ
to rise; to spring up; to become popular
xíngtài
form; shape; pattern
xínghào
model; type (of a product)
xìngjiàbǐ
cost performance; value for money
xìngnéng
performance; functioning
xiūdìng
to revise; to amend
xiūfù
to repair; to restore
xǔkě
to permit; permission
xùshù
to narrate; to recount
xuánzhuǎn
to rotate; to spin
xuǎnbá
to select; to choose (for a team or post)
xuǎnxiū
to take as an elective
xuéhuì
academic society; learned society
xuéwen
knowledge; learning; scholarship
xúnqiú
to seek; to look for
xúnhuán
to circulate; to cycle; to repeat in a loop
yāsuō
to compress; to condense
yàjūn
runner-up; second place
yān
to flood; to submerge; to drown
yānmò
to submerge; to flood; to drown out
yánqī
to postpone; to delay; to extend a deadline
yánshēn
to extend; to stretch; to continue outward
yánxù
to continue; to last; to carry on
yán
strict; severe; tight; closely sealed
yánhán
severe cold; bitter cold
yánjìn
to strictly forbid; to prohibit
yánlì
stern; severe; harsh
yányǔ
words; speech; what one says
yánrè
hot; scorching; sweltering
yánhǎi
coastal; along the coast; coastal area
yántǎo
to discuss and study; to deliberate; to research together
yǎnguāng
eyesight; gaze; judgment; taste
yǎnkàn
soon; in a moment; to watch helplessly
yǎnzòu
to play (a musical instrument); to perform music
yànhuì
banquet; dinner party
yànzhèng
to verify; to test and confirm; to validate
yǎng
to raise (the head); to look up; to face upward
yǎnglǎo
to provide for the elderly; to retire and live out one's years
yǎnglǎoyuàn
nursing home; retirement home
yàng
kind; type; sort (used with /)
yáoyuǎn
distant; far away
yàodiǎn
main point; key point
yàome
either... or...; or else
yàosù
essential element; key factor
yěhǎo
may as well; it's also fine (to)
yě
wild; uncultivated; rude
yěshēng
wild; undomesticated
yěwài
outdoors; in the open country
yè
-industry; -business (suffix)
yíbèizi
all one's life; a lifetime
yídài
area; region; around
yídào
together; along with
yìfān-fēngshùn
smooth sailing; everything going smoothly
yíguàn
consistent; all along
yìkǒuqì
in one breath; in one go
yīliú
first-class; top-notch
yílǜ
without exception; all alike
yìmú-yíyàng
exactly the same; identical
yìshēn
the whole body; a suit of (clothes)
yìshí
for a while; temporarily; at the moment
yíxìliè
a series of; a range of
yíxiàng
all along; consistently
yīyī
one by one; one after another
yízài
repeatedly; time and again
yízhèn
a burst of; a spell of
yī-shí-zhù-xíng
food, clothing, shelter and transport; basic necessities of life
yīyào
medicine; medical treatment and drugs
yījiù
still; as before; to remain unchanged
yīlài
to rely on; to depend on
yíqì
instrument; apparatus
yí
aunt (mother's sister)
yímín
to immigrate; to migrate; immigrant
yíchǎn
inheritance; heritage; legacy
yíchuán
to inherit (biologically); to be passed down genetically
yízhǐ
ruins; historical site; remains
yíhuò
to doubt; to be puzzled; doubt; confusion
yǐbiàn
so that; in order to; for the purpose of
yǐmiǎn
in order to avoid; so as not to; lest
yǐwǎng
in the past; previously; before
yìrén
performer; entertainer; artist
yìlùn
to discuss; to comment; discussion; comment
yìcháng
unusual; abnormal; extremely; unusually
yìzhì
to restrain; to suppress; to inhibit
yìyú
to be easy to; to be apt to
yìchù
benefit; advantage; good
yīn
because of; due to; because
yín
silver; silver-colored
yǐn
to lead; to draw; to attract; to cause
yǐndǎo
to guide; to lead; to steer
yǐnfā
to trigger; to cause; to spark
yǐnrù
to introduce; to bring in
yǐnyòngshuǐ
drinking water
yǐncáng
to hide; to conceal
yǐnsī
privacy; private matters
yìn
a seal; a mark; to print
yǐngzi
shadow; reflection; trace
yǒngyú
to be brave enough to; to dare to
yǒngxiàn
to emerge in large numbers; to spring up; to come forth
yòngcān
to have a meal; to dine
yònggōng
to study hard; diligent
yòngrén
to employ people; to choose the right person
yòngxīn
attentive; careful; to put one's heart into
yōuhuà
to optimize; to improve
yōuxiān
to give priority to; to take precedence
yōuyì
outstanding; excellent
yóurú
to be like; to be as if
yóurén
tourist; visitor; sightseer
yǒujìn
energetic; strong; interesting; forceful
yǒuxù
orderly; in good order
yú
at; in; on; from; to (formal preposition)
yú’é
balance (of an account); remaining amount
yǔqí
rather than; better than (used with )
yǔróngfú
down jacket; down coat
yùshì
bathroom; shower room
yùdìng
to reserve; to book; to order in advance
yùliào
to expect; to predict; expectation
yùqī
to expect; to anticipate
yuánsù
element; component
yuánxiāo
sweet glutinous rice balls (eaten at the Lantern Festival)
yuánlín
garden; park (landscaped)
yuánběn
originally; at first
yuáncáiliào
raw materials
yuánlǐ
principle; basic theory
yuánliào
raw material; ingredient
yuánshǐ
primitive; original; earliest
yuánxiān
originally; formerly; at first
yuánmǎn
satisfactory; perfect; successful
yuányú
to originate from; to stem from
yuǎnchéng
long-distance; remote
yuǎnfāng
distant place; faraway land
yuēshù
to restrain; to restrict; to constrain
yuèqǔ
musical composition; piece of music
yūn
dizzy; to faint; to feel giddy
yùnsòng
to transport; to ship; to carry
yùnxíng
to run; to operate; to move
yùnyíng
to operate; to run (a business)
yùnchē
to get carsick; to feel motion sickness
zá
mixed; miscellaneous; varied
zāihài
disaster; calamity; damage
zāinàn
disaster; catastrophe
zāiqū
disaster area; disaster-stricken region
zàisān
again and again; repeatedly
zàishēng
to be reborn; to regenerate; to recycle
zàiyì
to care about; to mind
zànshǎng
to appreciate; to admire; to praise
zàntóng
to agree with; to approve of
zāodào
to suffer; to meet with (something bad)
zāoshòu
to suffer; to be subjected to
zāoyù
to encounter (something bad); an experience; a misfortune
zàoxíng
to model; shape; design; a model
zé
but; however; whereas (contrastive conjunction)
zhā
to prick; to pierce; to stab
zhà
to explode; to blow up; to deep-fry
zhān
to stick; to glue; to adhere
zhāntiē
to paste; to stick on
zhǎnxīn
brand new; completely new
zhànbǐ
proportion; share; percentage
zhànjù
to occupy; to take up; to hold
zhànyǒu
to occupy; to possess; to hold (a share)
zhàndòu
battle; fight; to fight; to battle
zhànshèng
to defeat; to overcome; to beat
zhāng
chapter; section (measure word for parts of a book)
zhǎngbèi
elder; senior member of a family
zhàngdān
bill; check; statement of account
zhàng’ài
obstacle; barrier; obstruction
zhāo
to recruit; to attract; to beckon; a move (in chess)
zhāodài
to entertain; to receive (guests); to treat
zhāoshēng
to enroll students; to recruit students
zhāoshōu
to recruit; to take in; to admit (members)
zhāoshǒu
to wave (one's hand); to beckon
zhàomíng
lighting; illumination; to light
zhé
to fold; to break; to bend
zhēnxiàng
the truth; the real facts
zhènyǔ
shower; brief rain
zhèn
to calm; to suppress; town
zhēngchǎo
to quarrel; to argue
zhēngduó
to fight for; to compete for
zhēnglùn
to argue; to debate
zhēngyì
to be disputed; controversy
zhēngqiú
to seek; to ask for (opinions)
zhèngguī
regular; standard; formal
zhèngmiàn
front; front side; positive
zhèngyì
justice; just; righteous
zhèngshí
to confirm; to prove
zhī
to prop up; to support; to hold up
zhīchēng
to support; to hold up; to sustain
zhīchū
to spend; expenditure
zhī
branch; (measure word for flowers, pens)
zhīfáng
fat (in the body)
zhízi
nephew (brother's son)
zhíbān
to be on duty; to work a shift
zhíwèi
position; post; job
zhíwù
duty; post; job title
zhíyuán
office worker; staff member; clerk
zhízé
duty; responsibility
zhǐdé
to have no choice but to; to be forced to
zhǐgù
to only care about; to be solely focused on
zhǐdìng
to appoint; to designate; to specify
zhǐhuī
to command; to direct; commander; conductor
zhǐshì
to instruct; to indicate; instruction; directive
zhǐzé
to blame; to criticize; to accuse
zhìguān-zhòngyào
crucial; of vital importance
zhìyú
as for; as to; to go so far as
zhì
to make; to manufacture; to control
zhìpǐn
product; manufactured goods; article
zhìyí
to question; to call into doubt; to challenge
zhìlǐ
to govern; to administer; to bring under control
zhìxù
order; sequence; social order
zhìlì
intelligence; intellect
zhōngděng
medium; moderate; secondary (of education)
zhōngduàn
to interrupt; to break off; to suspend
zhōngxún
the middle ten days of a month
zhōngyāng
center; middle; central
zhōngdiǎn
end point; destination; finish line
zhōngshēn
lifelong; all one's life
zhǒng
to swell; to become swollen
zhòng
to hit; to be hit; to win (a prize)
zhòngdú
to be poisoned; to suffer poisoning
zhòngjiǎng
to win a prize; to win a lottery
zhòngshǔ
heatstroke; to suffer heatstroke
zhòngrén
everyone; all the people
zhòngsuǒzhōuzhī
as everyone knows; it is well known that
zhòngdì
to farm; to work the land
zhòngxīn
center of gravity; focus; main emphasis
zhōu
state; province (administrative region)
zhōubiān
surrounding area; periphery; nearby
zhōudào
thoughtful; considerate; attentive
zhū
(measure word for plants)
zhūduō
many; numerous; a lot of
zhǔbàn
to host; to organize (an event)
zhǔbō
to host a live broadcast; (live) host; anchor
zhǔdǎo
to lead; to dominate; leading role
zhǔguǎn
to be in charge of; manager; person in charge
zhǔjué
main character; protagonist; leading role
zhǔliú
mainstream; main trend
zhǔyǎn
to star in; leading actor
zhǔzhāng
to advocate; to hold a view; opinion; position
zhùlǐ
assistant; assistant (position)
zhùshǒu
assistant; helper
zhùzhái
residence; housing
zhùfú
to bless; to wish well; blessing
zhùyuàn
to wish (someone well)
zhùzuò
work; writings; book
zhuānkē
specialized subject; junior college
zhuāntí
special topic; special report
zhuānyòng
for special use; dedicated
zhuānzhù
focused; attentive; to concentrate on
zhuǎnhuàn
to change; to convert; to switch
zhuǎnjiāo
to pass on; to forward (to someone)
zhuǎnràng
to transfer; to make over (to someone)
zhuǎnshēn
to turn around; to turn one's body
zhuǎnyí
to move; to shift; to divert
zhuàn
to turn; to revolve; to go around
zhuàndòng
to turn; to rotate; to spin
zhuāngjia
crops; farm plants
zhuāngbèi
to equip; equipment; gear
zhuījiū
to investigate; to look into (responsibility)
zhuō
to catch; to grab; to capture
zìháo
proud; to be proud of
zìláishuǐ
tap water; running water
zìlǜ
self-disciplined; to discipline oneself
zìshā
to commit suicide; to kill oneself
zìyán-zìyǔ
to talk to oneself; to mutter
zìyuàn
to volunteer; of one's own free will
zìzhù
self-service; to help oneself
zǒngcái
president (of a company); CEO
zǒngjì
to total; grand total
zǒnglǐ
premier; prime minister
zǒngsuàn
finally; at long last
zòngzi
zongzi; sticky rice dumpling
zǒuláng
corridor; hallway
zú
enough; sufficient; (foot)
zúyǐ
to be enough to; sufficient to
zǔ’ài
to block; to hinder; obstacle; hindrance
zǔdǎng
to block; to stop; to stand in the way
zǔguó
motherland; homeland
zuān
to drill; to bore; to squeeze through