āi
to be next to; to get close to; (as preposition) next to
āijiā-āihù
from door to door; house to house
ái
to suffer; to endure; to get (something bad)
áizhèng
cancer (the disease)
àibúshìshǒu
to love something so much one can't put it down
àidài
to love and respect; to hold in esteem
àimù
to adore; to admire; to have a crush on
àixī
to cherish; to take good care of; to value
àishì
to be in the way; to be a hindrance; (adj) troublesome
àimèi
ambiguous; vague; (of relations) unclear, romantic
āndìng
stable; settled; to stabilize
ānfǔ
to comfort; to soothe; to placate
ānmiányào
sleeping pill; sleeping medication
ānníng
peaceful; tranquil; calm
ānwěn
steady; stable; smooth and safe
ānxiáng
serene; peaceful and calm
ānxīn
to feel at ease; to be relieved; (adj) reassured
ānyì
comfortable and at ease; cozy
ānzhì
to arrange; to find a place for; to settle
ànlǐ
according to reason; normally; by rights
ànniǔ
button (on a device)
ànshuō
normally; by rights; supposedly
ànjiàn
case (legal or criminal)
àndìlǐ
secretly; in private; behind someone's back
ànzhōng
in secret; secretly
āo
concave; sunken; dented
áo
to boil; to simmer; to endure; to stay up late
àomì
secret; mystery; profound truth
bāchéng
eighty percent; most likely; probably
bāguà
gossip; gossipy; the eight trigrams
bābudé
to be only too eager to; to wish for nothing more than
bājie
to fawn on; to curry favor with
bāzhang
palm of the hand; a slap
bā
to dig; to pull down; to push aside
bá
to pull out; to pluck; to extract
bǎbǐng
handle (something to use against someone); evidence one can exploit
bǎguān
to guard a pass; to check and ensure quality
bǎshou
handle; grip; knob
bǎzi
target (for shooting or archery)
bàgōng
to go on strike; strike
bàle
that's all; nothing more (sentence-final particle)
bàmiǎn
to recall (an official); to remove from office
bàxiū
to give up; to let the matter drop
bàdào
domineering; overbearing; bossy
bàzhàn
to seize; to occupy by force; to take over
bāi
to break off with the hands; to pull apart
bǎibān
in a hundred ways; by all means; in every possible way
bǎikē quánshū
encyclopedia
bǎidòng
to swing; to sway; to wave back and forth
bǎipíng
to settle (a dispute); to sort out; to make even
bǎishe
ornament; decoration; furnishings
bàihuài
to ruin; to corrupt; (of reputation) damaged
bàihuì
to pay an official visit; to call on
bàijiàn
to pay a formal visit to; to call on (a superior)
bàituō
to ask a favor of; please (do something for me)
bān
to pull; to turn; to switch (with the hand)
bānbù
to promulgate; to issue (laws, rules)
bānfā
to award; to issue; to present (certificates, prizes)
bānjiǎng
to give out an award; to present prizes
bāndiǎn
spot; stain; speckle
bānmǎxiàn
zebra crossing; crosswalk
bānqiān
to relocate; to move (house, office)
bǎnkuài
plate (of the earth); sector; block
bànshìchù
office; agency; branch office
bànxué
to run a school; to operate an educational institution
bànbiāntiān
half the sky; women's important role
bànshù
half the number; half
bàntú’érfèi
to give up halfway; to leave something unfinished
bànxìn-bànyí
half-believing and half-doubting; not quite convinced
bàn
to play (a role); to dress up as
bàn
companion; partner; to accompany
bànlǚ
partner; companion; spouse
bànzòu
to accompany (musically); accompaniment
bàn
to mix; to stir; to toss (a salad)
bàn
to trip; to stumble; to hinder
bànjiǎoshí
stumbling block; obstacle
bāngshou
helper; assistant
bǎng
to tie; to bind; to fasten
bǎngjià
to kidnap; to abduct
bàng
pound (unit of weight); scales; to weigh
bāobì
to shield; to cover up (for someone)
bāofu
cloth bundle; burden; load (on one's mind)
bāoluó-wànxiàng
to cover everything; all-embracing
bāoróng
to tolerate; to be forgiving; to contain
bāowéi
to surround; to encircle
bāozā
to bandage; to dress (a wound)
bāo
pot for slow cooking; to stew; to simmer
bāobiǎn
to praise and criticize; to pass judgment
bǎohé
to be saturated; to reach capacity
bǎojīng-cāngsāng
to have experienced many hardships; weather-beaten
bǎomǎn
plump; full; energetic
bǎokù
treasure house; treasury
bǎoshí
gem; precious stone; jewel
bǎozàng
treasure; buried riches
bǎomì
to keep secret; to keep confidential
bǎoshǒu
to keep (a secret); conservative
bǎowèi
to defend; to safeguard
bǎoxiān
to keep fresh; to preserve freshness
bǎoyǎng
to maintain; to take care of (one's health, a machine)
bǎoyòu
to bless; to protect (by a deity)
bǎozhòng
to take care (of oneself)
bǎolěi
fortress; stronghold
bào
to report; to announce; to apply (for)
bào’àn
to report a case (to the police)
bàochóu
to take revenge; to avenge
bàochou
reward; payment; remuneration
bàodá
to repay (kindness); to requite
bàofèi
to be scrapped; to be declared worthless
bàofù
to take revenge; to retaliate
bàoxiāo
to claim (expenses); to reimburse
bàofù
ambition; aspiration
bàofēng-zhòuyǔ
violent storm; tempest
bàolì
huge profit; excessive profit
bàozào
irritable; hot-tempered
bàoguāng
to expose (to the public); to be exposed (to light)
bàomǎn
to be packed; to be full to capacity
bēibǐ
despicable; mean; base
bēiwēi
lowly; humble; insignificant
bēifù
to carry on the back; to bear (a burden)
bēi’āi
sorrowful; sad; grieved
bēihuān-líhé
joys and sorrows, partings and reunions; the ups and downs of life
bēitòng
deeply grieved; sorrowful
bēi
stele; stone tablet; monument
bèi
to prepare; to have ready; also: fully; completely (adverb)
bèifèn
backup; to back up (data)
bèikè
to prepare a lesson; to prepare for class
bèiwànglù
memo; memorandum; reminder note
bèizhàn
to prepare for a competition or war; to gear up
bèimiàn
back; reverse side
bèisòng
to recite from memory; to memorize by reciting
bèiyǐng
a figure seen from behind; back view
bèigào
defendant; the accused
bēnbō
to rush about; to be busy running around
bēnchí
to speed along; to gallop
bēnfù
to hurry to; to rush toward (a place or task)
běnfèn
one's duty; proper conduct; also: honest and dutiful (adjective)
běnqián
capital; money to start a business; (figurative) the wherewithal
běnsè
true colors; inherent character
běnshi
ability; skill; capability
běnxìng
nature; true character; inherent disposition
běnyì
original intention; real meaning
běnzhe
in line with; in accordance with (a principle)
bèn
to run toward; to rush to; to head for
bèndàn
fool; idiot; stupid person
bènzhòng
heavy and clumsy; cumbersome; bulky
bēngkuì
to collapse; to break down; to fall apart
bēng
to stretch tight; to pull taut; to strain
bèngfā
to burst out; to erupt (with emotion or energy)
bèng
to jump; to hop; to bounce
bījìn
to approach; to close in on; to draw near
bīpò
to force; to coerce; to pressure
bīzhēn
lifelike; realistic; true to life
bǐbǐ-jiēshì
can be found everywhere; such cases are numerous
bǐshi
to have a contest; to compete; to try one's skill against
bǐmò
pen and ink; writing; words
bǐshì
to despise; to look down on
bìbùkěshǎo
essential; indispensable
bìdìng
certainly; definitely
bìjiāng
will certainly; is bound to
bìshēng
lifelong; all one's life
bìlǜ
dark green; emerald green
bìbìng
malady; defect; shortcoming
bìduān
drawback; disadvantage
bìhuà
mural; wall painting
bìlěi
barrier; wall; rampart
bìnàn
to take refuge; to seek shelter
bìràng
to dodge; to yield; to get out of the way
bìshǔ
to escape the summer heat; to go somewhere cool for the summer
biānjiāng
border area; frontier region
biānjìng
border; frontier
biānyuán
edge; margin; marginal
biānyuǎn
remote; far from the center
biānchéng
to program; to write computer code
biānhào
to number; serial number
biānjù
to write a play or script; screenwriter; playwright
biānpái
to arrange; to lay out; to organize (a program, dance, etc.)
biānzào
to make up; to fabricate; to invent (a story or excuse)
biānzhī
to weave; to knit; to braid
biānzhì
to compile; to draw up (a plan, budget); authorized staffing
biāncè
to spur on; to urge; to encourage (someone to improve)
biānpào
firecrackers; a string of firecrackers
biǎndī
to belittle; to play down; to disparage
biǎnzhí
to depreciate; to lose value; to devalue (currency)
biàngé
to transform; to reform; transformation
biàngēng
to change; to alter; to modify
biàngù
an unexpected change; a misfortune; a turn of events
biànhuàn-mòcè
changeable and unpredictable; constantly changing
biànhuàn
to change; to switch; to alternate
biànqiān
to change; vicissitudes; changes over time
biàntōng
to be flexible; to adapt; to make adjustments
biànxíng
to become deformed; to change shape; to be out of shape
biànyì
to mutate; to vary; variation
biànfàn
a simple meal; an ordinary meal
biànxiéshì
portable; easy to carry
biànbù
to be found everywhere; to spread all over
biànbié
to tell apart; to distinguish
biànrèn
to recognize; to identify
biànhù
to defend; to speak in defense of
biànjiě
to explain oneself; to make excuses
biànlùn
to debate; to argue formally
biànzhèng
to analyze dialectically; dialectical
biāobǎng
to advertise; to flaunt; to claim
biāodiǎn
punctuation; punctuation mark
biāojì
to mark; a mark; a sign
biāoshí
to mark; a sign; a logo
biāoshì
to indicate; to mark clearly
biāozhì
beautiful; handsome (of a person)
biāoshēng
to soar; to shoot up; to skyrocket
biǎobái
to confess one's love; to express one's feelings
biǎojué
to vote; to decide by vote
biǎoshù
to express; to state; to formulate (in words)
biǎoshuài
example; model; role model
biǎotài
to state one's position; to make one's attitude clear
biǎozhāng
to commend; to honor; to cite (for merit)
biē
to hold back (breath, feelings, words); to stifle; (adj) blocked up; suffocated
biéjù-jiàngxīn
to show unique ingenuity; to be ingeniously designed
biékàn
although it may seem; don't be fooled by the fact that
biéshù
villa; country house
biéshuō
not to mention; let alone; to say nothing of
biézhì
unique; distinctive; tastefully unusual
bièniu
awkward; unnatural; uncomfortable; at odds
bīnbīn-yǒulǐ
polite and well-mannered; courteous
bīnfēn
colorful; rich and varied
bīnlín
to be on the verge of; to border on
bīnwēi
endangered; critically threatened
bīnggùnr
popsicle; ice pop
bīngshān-yìjiǎo
the tip of the iceberg; a small visible part of a much larger whole
bīngtiān-xuědì
a world of ice and snow; freezing snowy weather
bǐng
the third of the ten heavenly stems; third; grade C
bǐngchéng
to uphold; to carry on (a tradition, principle, or will)
bǐngchí
to hold to; to maintain (a belief or principle)
bìngfāzhèng
complication (of a disease)
bìngfēi
not at all; is not (used for emphasis)
bìnggòu
to merge and acquire; merger and acquisition
bìngjiān
shoulder to shoulder; side by side; to work together
bìngliè
to be side by side; to be listed together; tied (in ranking)
bìngxíng
to go in parallel; to run at the same time
bìnglì
medical record; case history
bìngzhèng
symptom; illness; disease
bō
to dial; to allocate; to poke; (measure word for groups of people)
bōkuǎn
to allocate funds; to grant money; allocation of funds
bōdòng
to fluctuate; fluctuation; to waver
bōjí
to spread to; to affect; to involve
bōlán
great waves; billows; (figurative) a surge of emotion
bōtāo
great waves; rough seas; billows
bōzhé
setback; twists and turns; difficulties
bōduó
to deprive; to strip (someone of a right)
bōxuē
to exploit (someone's labor)
bóbo
uncle (father's older brother); uncle (a friendly term for an older man)
bófù
uncle (father's older brother); (polite) uncle
bómǔ
aunt (wife of father's older brother); (polite) aunt
bóhuí
to reject; to turn down (a request or appeal)
bódà-jīngshēn
broad and profound; rich and deep
bóxué
learned; erudite; knowledgeable
bóyì
to game; to play a strategic game; (figurative) competition between parties
bódòu
to wrestle; to struggle; to fight (hand to hand)
bǔjǐ
to supply; to resupply; supplies; provisions
bǔjiù
to remedy; to make up for; to fix
bǔzhù
to subsidize; to give financial aid; subsidy; allowance
bǔhuò
to capture; to catch
bǔshí
to hunt for food; to prey on
bǔzhuō
to catch; to capture; to seize (an opportunity)
bǔrǔ
to breastfeed; to suckle; (attributive) mammal
bǔyù
to nurture; to feed and raise; to bring up
bùchǐ-xiàwèn
to not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates
bùcí’érbié
to leave without saying goodbye; to slip away without a word
búdàng
improper; inappropriate; unsuitable
bùdé’érzhī
unknown; cannot be known
bùdéyǐ
forced to; having no choice
búdìng
uncertain; indefinite; perhaps; maybe
búdòngchǎn
real estate; immovable property
bùfá
there is no lack of; not short of
bùfáng
might as well; why not
bùfú
to be unconvinced; to refuse to accept
bùgǎndāng
I don't deserve it; you flatter me
bùjí
to be not as good as; to fall short of; too late to
bùjiǎ-sīsuǒ
without thinking; without hesitation
bújiàndé
not necessarily; not likely
bùjiě
to not understand; to be puzzled
bù jīngyì
carelessly; inadvertently; without noticing
bùjǐngqì
depressed; sluggish; in a recession
bùkān
to be unable to bear; unbearable; utterly
bùkě-huòquē
indispensable; essential
bùkě-sīyì
unimaginable; incredible; unbelievable
búkuì
truly; indeed; be worthy of
búlì
ineffective; not doing one's best
bùliǎo-liǎozhī
to let a matter drop; to leave something unresolved
bùmiǎn
unavoidably; inevitably
búmiào
not good; unfavorable; ominous
bùpíng
uneven; unfair; indignant
bùróng
to not allow; to not tolerate
búshèn
careless; inadvertent
bú suàn
not to count as; not to be considered
bùxī
to not spare; to be willing to sacrifice
búxià
more than; no less than; to not come down
bùxiāng-shàngxià
about equal; evenly matched
búxiànghuà
outrageous; unreasonable; shameful
búxiào
unworthy (of one's parents); degenerate
búxiè
to disdain; to think beneath oneself
búxiè
untiring; persistent; unremitting
búyàyú
not inferior to; no less than
bùyán’éryù
it goes without saying; self-evident
búyàn-qífán
to take great pains; to be very patient
bùyǐwéirán
to disapprove; to not agree
búyìlèhū
extremely; awfully (as in busy); very happy
búyì’érfēi
to vanish into thin air; to disappear without a trace
bùyóude
cannot help but; involuntarily; cannot but
bùyóuzìzhǔ
involuntarily; cannot help oneself
bù yǔ
not to give; not to grant; to refuse to
bùyuē’értóng
to happen to agree without prior arrangement; coincidentally alike
bùzhé-búkòu
out-and-out; thorough; to the letter
búzhèngzhīfēng
unhealthy trend; bad practice; improper conduct
bùzhī-bùjué
unconsciously; without noticing
bùzhī-suǒcuò
at a loss what to do; bewildered
bù zhǔn
not allowed; forbidden; not permitted
bùjú
layout; arrangement; to lay out
bùrù
to step into; to enter (a stage, era)
bùshǒu
radical (of a Chinese character)
bùshǔ
to deploy; to arrange; deployment
cāixiǎng
to guess; to suppose; conjecture
cáigàn
ability; capability; talent
cáijīng
finance and economics
cáilì
financial resources; financial strength
cáizhèng
public finance; financial affairs
cái
to cut (cloth or paper); to reduce; to judge
cáidìng
to rule; to adjudicate; to decide (officially)
cáifeng
tailor; dressmaker
cáijué
to rule; to decide; ruling
cáiyuán
to lay off employees; to cut staff
cǎi
to pick; to gather; to mine; to adopt
cǎizhāi
to pick; to gather (fruit, tea leaves, etc.)
càiyáo
dish; cooked food; cuisine
cānjiàn
to see also; to refer to; to pay respects to
cānmóu
staff officer; to give advice; to advise
cānzhào
to refer to; to follow (as a model)
cán
to be damaged; to remain; incomplete
cánkù
cruel; brutal; harsh
cánliú
to remain; to be left over; residual
cánquē
to be incomplete; to be damaged; defective
cánrěn
cruel; ruthless; brutal
cánkuì
ashamed; embarrassed
cǎn
miserable; terrible; tragic
cǎnbái
pale; deathly pale
cǎntòng
bitter; painful (of lessons or experiences)
cǎnzhòng
heavy; severe (of losses)
cànlàn
bright; brilliant; splendid
cāngcù
hurried; hasty; rushed
cāngbái
pale; pallid; feeble
cāngsāng
vicissitudes of life; the changes of time
cāng
cabin; compartment (of a ship or plane)
cángnì
to hide; to conceal
cángpǐn
collection; collected items
cángshēn
to hide oneself; to take shelter
cāokòng
to control; to operate
cāoláo
to work hard; to toil
cāoliàn
to drill; to practice (military or physical)
cāoxīn
to worry about; to take pains over
cāozòng
to operate; to manipulate; to control
cǎo’àn
draft (of a plan or law)
cǎocóng
grass; thicket of grass; bushes
cǎopíng
lawn; grass; turf
cǎoshuài
careless; hasty; sloppy
cǎoyào
herbal medicine; medicinal herbs
cèmiàn
side; side face; aspect
cèzhòng
to lay special stress on; to focus on
cèdìng
to determine by measuring; to measure and determine
cèsuàn
to calculate; to estimate; to work out
cèyàn
to test; a test; quiz
céngchū-bùqióng
to emerge in an endless stream; to keep appearing
cèng
to rub against; to scrounge; to dawdle
chācuò
mistake; error; slip
chā’é
difference; balance; margin
chāqǔ
interlude; episode; incidental event
chāshǒu
to meddle in; to interfere; to get involved
chātú
illustration; picture (in a book)
chāzuǐ
to interrupt; to cut in (in a conversation)
cháchǔ
to investigate and deal with; to punish after investigation
cháhuò
to seize; to track down and confiscate
chámíng
to find out; to investigate and clarify
chájué
to notice; to become aware of; to perceive
chákàn
to inspect; to look over; to examine carefully
chà
fork in a road; to branch off; to change (the subject)
chànà
an instant; a moment
chàyì
surprised; astonished; puzzled
chāiqiān
to demolish and relocate; demolition and resettlement
cháiyóu
diesel oil; diesel fuel
chān
to mix in; to add (something) into a mixture
chān
to support (by the arm); to help someone walk
chán
greedy for food; to crave; to be tempted by food
chán
to wind around; to entangle; to pester
chánrào
to twine around; to coil; to entangle
chǎnquán
property rights; ownership
chǎnwù
product; outcome; result
chǎnyèliàn
industrial chain; industry chain
chǎnzhí
output value; value of production
chǎn
shovel; spade; to shovel; to scoop up
chǎnshì
to explain; to expound; to interpret
chǎnshù
to state; to expound; to set forth (views)
chàndǒu
to tremble; to shake; to quiver
chāngshèng
prosperous; flourishing
chāngkuáng
rampant; savage; wildly aggressive
chángqī yǐlái
for a long time; over the long term
chángxiào
long-lasting effect; long-acting
chángzhēng
long march; to march a long distance
chángzú
considerable; great (of progress)
chánglǐ
common sense; ordinary reasoning
chángrén
ordinary person; average person
chángtài
normal state; the norm
chánghuán
to repay; to pay back
chǎngkāi
to open wide; to open up (emotionally); wide open
chàngtán
to talk freely and at length
chàngdǎo
to advocate; to promote
chàngyì
to propose; proposal; initiative
chàngpiàn
record; album (music)
chāoxí
to plagiarize; to copy (someone's work)
chāopiào
banknote; paper money
chāobiāo
to exceed the standard; to be over the limit
chāoqián
ahead of its time; advanced; to lead
cháonòng
to mock; to make fun of
chǎozuò
to hype; to speculate (in media)
chējiān
workshop; factory floor
chě
to pull; to tear; to chat
chèyè
all night; throughout the night
chè
to remove; to withdraw; to cancel
chèlí
to evacuate; to withdraw from
chètuì
to retreat; to withdraw
chéndiàndiàn
heavy; weighty
chéndiàn
to settle; sediment; to accumulate
chénjìn
to be immersed in; to be absorbed in
chénmèn
dull; depressing; stuffy
chénmí
to be addicted to; to indulge in
chénshuì
to sleep deeply; to lie dormant
chénsī
to think deeply; to ponder
chénwěn
calm and steady; composed
chénzhuó
calm; composed; cool-headed
chénjiù
old; outdated; stale
chénliè
to display; to exhibit; to set out
chénshù
to state; to explain; to present (facts)
chèntuō
to set off; to serve as a foil to; to make stand out by contrast
chènxīn-rúyì
to be perfectly satisfied; to be just as one wishes
chènjī
to take the opportunity; to seize the chance
chènzǎo
as early as possible; before it is too late
chéngcái
to become a useful person; to grow into talent
chéngjiā
to get married; to start a family
chéngjiā-lìyè
to marry and establish a career
chéngnián
all year round; year after year (for the whole year)
chéngpǐn
finished product; finished goods
chéngquán
to help (someone) achieve something; to make possible
chéngqún-jiéduì
in crowds; in groups; in large numbers together
chéngtiān
all day long; all the time
chéngxīn
intentionally; deliberately (to make trouble)
chéngxíng
to take shape; to be formed
chéng
to present; to submit; to show (a certain appearance)
chéngkěn
sincere; earnest
chéngyì
sincerity; good faith
chéngzhì
sincere; heartfelt
chéngbāo
to contract for; to undertake a contract
chéngjiē
to take on; to undertake; to receive and continue
chéngzài
to carry; to bear (a load, weight, or meaning)
chéngqīng
clear; transparent; to clarify; to make clear
chěngqiáng
to show off one's strength; to try to be tough
chèng
scale; weighing scale
chī-hē-wán-lè
to eat, drink and be merry; to enjoy life
chīkǔ
to endure hardship; to bear hardships
chīkuī
to suffer a loss; to be at a disadvantage
chīlì
strenuous; demanding; hard work
chīdāi
dull-witted; slow; (medicine) dementia
chīmí
to be infatuated with; to be crazy about
chīxīn
devoted love; infatuation; devoted; infatuated
chímíng
to be well-known; to be famous
chíchí
late; delayed; slow to (do something)
chídùn
slow (in reaction); dull; obtuse
chíhuǎn
slow; sluggish; delayed
chíyí
hesitant; to hesitate
chízǎo
sooner or later; eventually
chí
to hold; to grasp; to maintain
chípíng
to stay level; to remain unchanged; to be even
chízhī-yǐhéng
to persevere; to keep at it with persistence
chǐdù
scale; measure; standard; yardstick
chǐrǔ
shame; disgrace; humiliation
chǐxiào
to laugh at; to mock; to sneer at
chōngcì
to sprint; to make a final push
chōnglàng
to surf; surfing
chōngxǐ
to rinse; to wash; to flush
chōngzhuàng
to collide with; to bump into; to offend
chōng
to charge; to fill; to act as; to pretend
chōngchì
to be full of; to be flooded with (usually bad things)
chōngdāng
to serve as; to act as; to play the role of
chōngpèi
abundant; plentiful; full of energy
chōngyù
ample; plentiful; abundant
chōngjǐng
to long for; to look forward to; to yearn for
chóngchóng
layer upon layer; numerous; heavy (difficulties)
chóngdié
to overlap; to pile up; overlap
chóngfǎn
to return to; to go back to (a place or state)
chónghé
to coincide; to overlap exactly
chóngshēn
to reiterate; to restate
chóngxiàn
to reappear; to be reproduced
chóngzǔ
to reorganize; to restructure
chónggāo
lofty; noble; sublime
chóngjìng
to revere; to hold in deep respect
chóngshàng
to advocate; to uphold; to value highly
chǒng
to spoil; to pamper; to dote on
chǒng’ài
to dote on; to pamper
chōuchá
to spot-check; to make a random inspection
chōuqiān
to draw lots; to draw a ballot
chōuyàng
to sample; to take a sample
chóu
hatred; enmity; a grudge
chóuhèn
to hate; hatred; enmity
chóurén
enemy; foe (personal)
chóu
thick; dense (of liquid or consistency)
chóumì
dense; thick (of population, trees, etc.)
chóuméi-kǔliǎn
frowning and worried; wearing a sad, troubled look
chóu
to raise (money); to plan; a counter; also: to prepare
chóubàn
to prepare; to make arrangements for (an event)
chóucuò
to raise (funds); to gather (money, resources)
chóuhuà
to plan; to make plans for
chóují
to collect; to raise (money, supplies)
chóumǎ
chip (in gambling); bargaining chip; condition
chǒu’è
ugly; evil; disgusting
chǒu
to look; to glance at
chūchǎng
to leave the factory; (of goods) to be produced and shipped
chūchǒu
to make a fool of oneself; to be disgraced
chūdòng
to send out; to dispatch; to turn out (in force)
chūfādiǎn
starting point; point of departure; motive
chūfǎng
to visit (a foreign country); to go on an official visit
chūjú
to be out; to be eliminated (from a competition)
chūjù
to issue; to provide (a document, certificate)
chūkǒu-chéngzhāng
to speak in an elegant, well-formed way; to have a gift for speaking
chūlù
way out; outlet; prospect
chūmài
to sell out; to betray
chūmiàn
to appear personally; to come forward (on behalf of others)
chūrényìliào
unexpected; beyond what people expect
chūrèn
to take up the post of; to serve as
chūshēn
family background; to come from (a social class)
chūshén
to be lost in thought; to be spellbound
chūshǒu
to act; to make a move; (of money) to spend generously
chūtái
to be introduced; to come out (of a policy, law)
chūtóu
to raise one's head; to stand out; (of numbers) a little over
chūtǔ
to be unearthed; to be excavated
chūxi
promise; prospects; a bright future
chūzhēng
to go on a military expedition; to set out for a competition
chūzhòng
outstanding; remarkable
chūzī
to provide funds; to invest money
chūzǒu
to leave home; to run away
chūzhōng
original intention; original purpose
chúqù
to remove; to get rid of; except for
chúwài
to be excepted; with the exception of
chúchuāng
shop window; display window
chǔfāng
to write a prescription; prescription
chǔfèn
to punish; punishment; disciplinary action
chǔjìng
situation; circumstances (one is in)
chǔshì
to handle affairs; to deal with matters
chǔzhì
to deal with; to dispose of; to punish
chǔbèi
to store up; to reserve; reserve; stock
chǔliàng
reserves (of natural resources)
chùdòng
to touch; to move (emotionally); to stir
chùfàn
to violate; to offend; to break (a rule or law)
chùjué
sense of touch; touch
chùmō
to touch; to feel with the hand
chùmù-jīngxīn
shocking to the eye; startling
chùlì
to stand tall; to tower
chuāi
to carry (in one's pocket or clothes); to tuck
chuǎicè
to guess; to conjecture
chuǎimó
to ponder; to try to figure out
chuānliú-bùxī
flowing endlessly; (traffic) in a constant stream
chuānsuō
to shuttle back and forth
chuānyuè
to pass through; to cross
chuānzhuó
clothing; what one wears; dress
chuándān
leaflet; flyer; handbill
chuánméi
media; the mass media
chuánqí
legend; legend story; legendary
chuánrén
to pass on to others; heir; successor
chuánwén
rumor; hearsay; to hear it said
chuányán
rumor; to spread word that
chuánbó
ships; vessels; shipping
chuǎn
to pant; to gasp for breath
chuǎnxī
to pant; to catch one's breath; a breather
chuànmén
to drop in on someone; to visit neighbors
chuāngshāng
wound; trauma; injury
chuānglián
curtain; window curtain
chuángwèi
bed; berth; hospital bed
chuàng
to create; to start; to achieve
chuàngshǐrén
founder; creator
chuīniú
to boast; to brag; to talk big
chuīpěng
to flatter; to lavish praise on
chuīyān
smoke from kitchen chimneys; cooking smoke
chuí
to hang down; to droop
chuítóu-sàngqì
downcast; dejected; crestfallen
chuí
to pound; to thump; to beat with the fist
chuí
hammer; to hammer; to pound
chúncuì
pure; purely; sheer
chúnjié
pure; clean; to purify
chúnpǔ
honest and simple; plain and kind
chúnpǔ
honest and kind; simple and sincere
chúnhòu
mellow; rich and smooth (of taste or smell)
chǔn
stupid; foolish; clumsy
chuō
to poke; to jab; to stab; a poke
cí
to resign; to decline; to dismiss; wording
cíchéng
letter of resignation
cídiǎn
dictionary; lexicon
cítuì
to dismiss; to fire; to lay off
císhàn
charitable; philanthropic; charity
cíxiáng
kind; benevolent (of an elder's face)
cídài
magnetic tape; cassette tape
cíxìng
female (of animals or plants)
cǐqǐ-bǐfú
rising and falling one after another; continuous and alternating
cǐzhì
(used at the end of a letter) sincerely; with best regards
cìpǐn
defective product; substandard goods
cìrì
the next day; the following day
cìyào
secondary; less important
cìhou
to wait on; to look after; to serve
cì’ěr
harsh to the ear; grating; jarring
cìgǔ
piercing to the bone; biting (of cold)
cìxiù
to embroider; embroidery
cìyǎn
dazzling; glaring; harsh to the eyes
cì
to grant; to bestow (from a superior)
cìjiào
to give advice; to favor with instruction (polite)
cōng
green onion; scallion
cóngróng
calm; unhurried; leisurely
cóngróng-búpò
calm and unhurried; composed
cóngtóu
from the beginning; from scratch
cóng
cluster; clump; thicket (measure word for plants)
còu
to gather together; to pool; to make do
còuhe
to make do; to be just passable
còuqiǎo
coincidentally; by chance
cūbào
rude and violent; rough; brutal
cūcāo
rough; coarse; crude
cūlǔ
rude; impolite; rough
cūlüè
rough; approximate; sketchy
cūxīn-dàyì
careless; negligent
cùchéng
to bring about; to help cause
cùyōng
to cluster around; to surround
cuàn
to flee; to dash; to scurry
cuīcù
to urge; to press someone to hurry
cuīmián
to hypnotize; to make sleepy
cuīcán
to ruin; to damage; to devastate
cuīhuǐ
to destroy; to smash
cuǐcàn
bright; dazzling; sparkling
cuìlǜ
emerald green; jade green; bright green
cúnhuó
to survive; to stay alive
cúnhuò
to stock goods; stock; goods in storage
cúnxīn
to do on purpose; deliberately
cúnzhé
bankbook; passbook
cuō
to rub (with the hands); to knead
cuōshāng
to negotiate; to consult
cuòbài
to defeat; to frustrate; setback
cuòshǒu-bùjí
caught unprepared; taken by surprise
cuòbiézì
wrongly written character; typo
cuòjué
illusion; mistaken impression
cuòwèi
to be misplaced; to be out of position
cuòzōng-fùzá
intricate and complicated
dāchéng
to take (a vehicle); to ride
dādàng
to team up; partner; teammate
dājiàn
to build; to set up; to put up
dábiāo
to reach the standard; to meet the target
dábiàn
to defend (a thesis); to reply to questions
dǎ
from; via (a place or route)
dǎchà
to interrupt; to cut in
dǎdǎo
to knock down; to overthrow
dǎdǔ
to bet; to make a bet
dǎdǔnr
to doze; to take a nap
dǎfa
to send away; to while away (time)
dǎjiǎo
to disturb; to bother
dǎlāo
to salvage; to dredge up; to fish out
dǎliang
to size up; to look someone up and down
dǎliè
to hunt; to go hunting
dǎmó
to polish; to grind; to refine
dǎ xiàshǒu
to help out; to assist with simple tasks
dǎxiāo
to dispel; to give up (an idea or doubt)
dàbuliǎo
at worst; no big deal; serious
dàdaliēliē
careless; casual and sloppy
dàgāng
outline; syllabus; summary
dàgōng-wúsī
selfless; fair and unselfish
dàjiē-xiǎoxiàng
big streets and small lanes; everywhere in town
dàjīng-xiǎoguài
to make a fuss about nothing; to be easily alarmed
dàjú
overall situation; the big picture
dàmíng-dǐngdǐng
very famous; well-known
dàpiàn
blockbuster (movie)
dàqì
atmosphere; (of a person) generous and poised
dàsì
recklessly; wantonly; on a large scale
dàtǐ
general outline; roughly; on the whole
dàtóng-xiǎoyì
largely the same with minor differences
dàwéi
greatly; to a large extent
dàyì
main idea; general meaning
dàyǒu-kěwéi
to have bright prospects; to be well worth doing
dàzōng
large quantity; bulk; staple (goods)
dǎitú
gangster; criminal; evildoer
dàihào
code name; designation
dàilǐrén
representative; proxy
dàiyán
to speak for; to endorse (a product)
dàiduì
to lead a team; to act as team leader
dàilù
to lead the way; to guide
dàitóu
to take the lead; to set an example
dàigōng
to slow down at work; to go slow (as a protest)
dàimàn
to treat coldly; to slight; to neglect (a guest)
dàibǔ
to arrest; to take into custody
dān
to carry on a pole; to take on; to bear
dānbǎo
to guarantee; to vouch for
dāndāng
to take on; to shoulder (a role or responsibility)
dānfù
to bear; to shoulder (a duty or burden)
dānbiān
unilateral; one-sided
dānfāngmiàn
one-sided; unilateral
dānshēn
single; unmarried; (as adverb) alone
dānge
to delay; to hold up; to waste (time)
dǎnqiè
timid; cowardly; faint-hearted
dǎnxiǎoguǐ
coward; scaredy-cat
dànyuàn
if only; I hope (that)
dàn
carrying pole and loads; load (measure word for carried loads)
dànzi
load; burden; responsibility
dànchén
birthday (of a respected person); birth anniversary
dànhuà
to weaken; to fade; to play down
dànjì
off season; slack season
dāngjī-lìduàn
to make a prompt decision; to decide on the spot
dāngjí
immediately; at once
dāngrì
that day; the same day
dāngshìrén
person involved; party concerned
dāngwùzhījí
urgent task at hand; top priority
dāngxīn
to be careful; to watch out
dāngzhīwúkuì
to be fully worthy of; to deserve without doubt
dāngzhòng
in public; openly before others
dàngwǎn
that evening; the same night
dàngzhēn
to take seriously; really; truly
dàngyàng
to ripple; to undulate; to flutter
dàngcì
grade; class; quality level
dǎoháng
to navigate; navigation
dǎohuǒsuǒ
fuse; spark that triggers a conflict
dǎoxiàng
to guide; orientation; direction
dǎoluàn
to make trouble; to disturb
dǎoméi
unlucky; having bad luck
dǎotā
to collapse; to fall down
dàotóulái
in the end; finally; after all
dàowèi
to be in place; to be done properly; thorough
dàojìshí
to count down; countdown
dàoshǔ
to count backwards; to count down
dàotuì
to go backwards; to regress; to move backward
dàobǎn
pirated; to pirate; pirated copy
dàoqiè
to steal; theft; burglary
dàoniàn
to mourn; to grieve for; to commemorate the dead
dàobié
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
dàojù
props (in a play or film); tool; equipment
débùchángshī
the gain does not make up for the loss; not worth the cost
dédàng
appropriate; proper; suitable
délì
capable; competent; effective
déshī
gain and loss; advantages and disadvantages; success and failure
déshǒu
to succeed (in doing something, often bad); to get one's hands on
détǐ
appropriate; fitting; proper (in behavior or speech)
détiāndúhòu
to be richly endowed by nature; to enjoy exceptional advantages
déxīn-yìngshǒu
to do something with ease; to be very handy; to be in one's element
déyì
to benefit; to gain (from)
déyì-yángyáng
smug; immensely proud of oneself
dézuì
to offend; to displease
décái-jiānbèi
to have both virtue and ability
dēngchǎng
to appear on stage; to enter the scene; to make an appearance
dēngdǐng
to reach the summit; to top the list
dēnglù
to land; to go ashore
dēng
to pedal; to step on with force
dīdiào
low-key; understated; to keep a low profile
dīgū
to underestimate; to undervalue
dīluò
low; downcast (of mood)
dīmí
sluggish; depressed (of markets, mood)
dīxià
low; inferior (of level, quality)
dīfang
to guard against; to be on the lookout for
díshì
to be hostile toward; to view with hostility
dízi
flute (Chinese bamboo flute)
dígu
to whisper; to mutter; to grumble
dǐ
to arrive at; to reach; to offset; to mortgage
dǐchù
to conflict with; to resist; to be averse to
dǐdǎng
to resist; to withstand; to keep out
dǐxiāo
to offset; to cancel out
dǐyā
to mortgage; to use as security
dǐyù
to resist; to withstand; to defend against
dǐzhì
to boycott; to resist; to oppose
dǐcéng
bottom layer; lowest level; grassroots
dǐxiàn
bottom line; baseline; minimum limit
dǐyùn
inner depth; rich heritage; profound foundation
dǐzi
foundation; base; background; bottom layer
dìbù
extent; degree; situation (usually bad)
dìdài
zone; area; belt; region
dìdào
tunnel; underground passage
dìduàn
section of land; location; lot
dìshì
terrain; topography; relief
dìjiāo
to submit; to hand in
dìzēng
to increase gradually; to rise progressively
diānbǒ
to bump; to jolt; to toss about
diāndǎo
to turn upside down; to reverse; to confuse
diāndǎo-hēibái
to call white black; to confuse right and wrong
diānfù
to overturn; to subvert; to overthrow
diānfēng
peak; summit; height
diǎnfàn
model; example; paragon
diǎnhuǒ
to light a fire; to ignite
diǎnpíng
to comment on; to review; a comment; a review
diǎnzhuì
to decorate; to adorn; to embellish
diànwǎng
power grid; electricity network
diànxiàn
electric wire; power line
diànxìn
telecommunications
diànxùn
telecommunications; telegraphic message
diàn
to pad; to put something under; pad; cushion
diàndǐ
to be at the bottom; to serve as a base
diànjì
to keep thinking about; to worry about; to miss
diàndìng
to establish; to lay (a foundation)
diàntáng
palace hall; temple; (figurative) hall of fame
diāonàn
to deliberately make things difficult for someone
diāo
to hold in the mouth; to carry in the beak
diāoxiè
to wither; to fade; to fall (of flowers)
diāo
to carve; to engrave
diāokè
to carve; to engrave; carving; engraving
diāosù
to sculpt; sculpture
diàoxiāo
to revoke; to cancel (a license, etc.)
diào
tune; melody; accent (of speech)
diàodù
to dispatch; to schedule; dispatcher; scheduling
diàoduì
to fall behind; to drop out of the ranks
diàotóu
to turn around; to make a U-turn
diēfú
extent of a drop; decline margin
diéqǐ
to occur one after another; to keep arising
dié
to fold; to pile up; to stack
dīng
small cube; fourth of the ten heavenly stems; adult male
dīngzhǔ
to urge; to warn repeatedly; to give earnest advice
dīng
to stare at; to fix one's eyes on; to keep watch on
dǐngduō
at most; at the very most
dǐngjí
top-level; top-grade; first-class
dǐngjiān
top; peak; the very best (person or thing)
dìnggòu
to order (goods); to place an order for
dìnglì
to conclude (a contract, agreement); to draw up
dìng
to nail; to pin; to fasten with a nail
dìngjīn
deposit; down payment
dìngjū
to settle down; to make one's home (in a place)
dìnglǜ
law (in science); established rule
dìnglùn
final conclusion; settled verdict
dìngxiàng
to fix a direction; directional; targeted
dìngxīnwán
reassurance; something that sets one's mind at ease
dìngzuò
to have something made to order; to customize
diūliǎn
to lose face; to be embarrassed
diūqì
to throw away; to abandon; to discard
diūrén
to be shameful; to lose face
diūsān-làsì
forgetful; to keep misplacing things
dōngbēn-xīzǒu
to rush about; to run here and there
dōngdàozhǔ
host (of an event); host country
dōngzhāng-xīwàng
to look around; to glance about
dǒngshì
director (of a company); board member
dǒngshìhuì
board of directors
dǒngshìzhǎng
chairman of the board; board chairman
dǒngshì
sensible; thoughtful; understanding (of a child)
dòngbudòng
easily; at the slightest provocation; always (doing something)
dòngdàng
turbulent; unstable; upheaval
dònggǎn
sense of movement; dynamism; dynamic feel
dònggōng
to start construction; to break ground
dòngjing
movement; sound of activity; sign of something happening
dòngshēn
to set off; to leave on a journey
dòngtan
to move; to stir (often in the negative)
dòngxiàng
trend; direction of development; movement
dòngyáo
to waver; to shake; unsteady
dòngyòng
to use; to draw on (funds, resources, people)
dòngyuán
to mobilize; to encourage people to take part
dòngjié
to freeze; to block (funds, accounts)
dòngliáng
pillar of the state; person of great ability
dōu
pocket; bag; to wrap up; to go around
dōushòu
to peddle; to hawk; to sell by touting
dǒu
to tremble; to shake; to shake off
dǒuqiào
steep; precipitous
dòu
to fight; to struggle against; to compete
dòuzhì
fighting spirit; will to fight
dòuliú
to stay; to linger; to stop over
dūhuì
big city; metropolis
dūcù
to urge; to press; to supervise
dú
alone; only; single-handedly
dúshēn
to be single; to live alone
dúyī-wú’èr
unique; one of a kind
dǔsè
to block; to clog; blockage
dùjué
to put an end to; to eradicate
duānzhèng
upright; proper; to correct
duǎnzàn
brief; short-lived
duànluò
paragraph; section
duàndìng
to conclude; to determine
duànduànxùxù
intermittent; off and on
duànjué
to break off; to cut off
duànliè
to break; to fracture; rupture
duànrán
resolute; firm; flatly
duànzhāng-qǔyì
to quote out of context; to take words out of context
duījī
to pile up; to accumulate
duīqì
to pile up (stones, words); to heap together
duìxíng
formation; line-up
duì’àn
the opposite bank; the other shore
duìbái
dialogue (in a film or play)
duìcè
countermeasure; way to deal with something
duìdeqǐ
to be worthy of; to not let down
duìfu
to deal with; to handle; to cope with
duìlián
antithetical couplet (written on scrolls)
duìliú
convection (of air or heat)
duìniú-tánqín
to play the lute to a cow; to talk over someone's head
duìyì
to play chess (against someone)
duìzhào
to compare; to check against
duìzhèng-xiàyào
to prescribe the right medicine; to take targeted measures
duìzhì
to stand facing each other; to confront
duì
to exchange (money); to mix (a drink)
duìhuàn
to exchange; to convert (currency)
duìxiàn
to cash (a check); to honor (a promise)
dūncù
to urge; to press (someone to do something)
dūnhòu
honest and kind; sincere and generous
duōbàn
probably; most likely; most of
duō nián lái
for many years; over the years
duōxīn
to be oversensitive; to read too much into things
duōsuo
to tremble; to shiver
duóguàn
to win the championship
duókuí
to take first place; to win the title
duòluò
to degenerate; to go bad; to fall into bad ways
ézhà
to extort; to blackmail; to swindle
édù
quota; limit (on an amount)
èyùn
bad luck; misfortune; disaster
èhuà
to worsen; to deteriorate
èxìng
malignant; vicious; severe (in a bad way)
èyì
malice; ill will; bad intention
èzuòjù
to play a prank; a prank; a practical joke
èzhì
to curb; to contain; to hold back
èhào
terrible news; bad news (of a death)
ēn’ài
deeply affectionate (of a couple); loving
ēnqíng
kindness; deep favor; debt of gratitude
ēnyuàn
resentment; old grudges and favors; grievance
éryǐ
that's all; merely; nothing more
ěrguāng
a slap in the face; a box on the ear
ěrmù-yìxīn
to find everything fresh and new; refreshing
ěrshú-néngxiáng
to know something well from hearing it often; familiar
fācái
to get rich; to make a fortune
fādāi
to stare blankly; to be in a daze
fādǒu
to shiver; to tremble; to shake
fāhuǒ
to lose one's temper; to get angry
fājiào
to ferment; to rise (of dough)
fājué
to realize; to notice; to discover
fājué
to excavate; to unearth; to discover
fālèng
to stare blankly; to be stunned
fānù
to get angry; to fly into a rage
fārè
to have a fever; to give off heat
fāshè
to launch; to fire; to transmit
fāshì
to swear; to vow; to make an oath
fāxiè
to vent; to let out (emotions)
fāyá
to sprout; to germinate
fāyánrén
spokesperson; spokesman
fāyáng
to carry forward; to develop; to promote
fāyáng-guāngdà
to carry forward and enhance; to bring to greater glory
fāyuán
to originate; to rise; to have its source
fāyuándì
place of origin; birthplace; cradle
fāzuò
to break out; to flare up; to have an attack
fálì
weak; lacking strength; (of efforts) ineffective
fǎrén
legal person; legal entity; corporation
fǎtíng
court; courtroom; tribunal
fǎzé
law; rule; principle
fǎzhì
legal system; rule by law (institutions)
fǎzhì
rule of law; to govern by law
fānchuán
sailboat; sailing ship
fānfān
to double; to increase several times over
fānlái-fùqù
tossing and turning; over and over again
fānshēn
to turn over (in bed); to turn one's life around
fāntiān-fùdì
earth-shaking; world-turning (of great change)
fānxīn
to renovate; to refurbish; to make new again
fánmèn
depressed; gloomy; feeling low
fánzào
irritable; restless; agitated
fánduō
numerous; of great variety
fánhuá
bustling; flourishing; prosperous
fántǐzì
traditional Chinese characters
fányǎn
to multiply; to reproduce; to grow in number
fánzá
complicated and numerous; heavy and detailed
fánzhòng
heavy; strenuous; onerous
fǎnbó
to refute; to rebut; to argue back
fǎnchā
contrast; discrepancy
fǎncháng
abnormal; unusual; odd
fǎndào
on the contrary; instead
fǎngǎn
dislike; aversion; to be disgusted by
fǎnjī
to counterattack; to fight back; counterstrike
fǎnkàng
to resist; to rebel against; to fight back
fǎnmiàn
back; reverse side; opposite; negative aspect
fǎnshè
to reflect (light, sound, etc.); reflection
fǎntán
to bounce back; to rebound; to rise again
fǎnwèn
to ask in reply; to answer with a question; rhetorical question
fǎnxiǎng
reaction; response; echo
fǎnxǐng
to reflect on oneself; to examine oneself; to reconsider
fǎnzhī
on the contrary; conversely; otherwise
fǎnhuán
to return; to give back; to refund
fànchóu
to worry; to be anxious about something
fànguī
to foul; to break the rules
fànzuì
to commit a crime; crime
fànwǎn
rice bowl; job; livelihood
fànlàn
to overflow; to flood; to spread unchecked
fànchóu
category; scope; domain
fànmài
to sell; to traffic; to peddle
fāngxiàngpán
steering wheel
fāngyuán
surrounding area; circumference; within a radius of
fāngzhēn
policy; guiding principle; guideline
fángdào
to guard against theft; anti-theft
fángfàn
to guard against; to take precautions against
fánghù
to protect; protection
fángshǒu
to defend; to guard
fángwèi
to defend; defense
fángxùn
to prevent floods; flood control
fángyì
to prevent disease; epidemic prevention
fángyù
to defend against; defense
fǎngzhēn
to simulate; simulated; realistic
fǎngzhì
to copy; to imitate (a product)
fǎngzhī
to spin and weave; textile
fàngguò
to let off; to let slip by
fàngkuān
to relax; to loosen (rules, limits)
fàngshè
to radiate; to emit
fàngshuǐ
to turn on the water; to let water out
fàngsì
unrestrained; impudent; reckless
fàngyìng
to show (a film); to screen
fàngzhì
to place; to put; to lay
fàngzòng
to indulge; to let someone have their way; self-indulgent
fēichuán
spaceship; spacecraft
fēidié
flying saucer; UFO; frisbee
fēiqín-zǒushòu
birds and beasts; all kinds of animals
fēiyuè
to leap; to make a great advance; a leap
fēi
not; wrong; to not be; (prefix) non-
fēifán
extraordinary; outstanding
fēiwén
scandal; gossip about a celebrity's love life
féiliào
fertilizer; manure
fěibàng
to slander; to defame
fèi
to abandon; to abolish; useless; waste
fèichú
to abolish; to repeal
fèihuà
nonsense; pointless talk; to talk nonsense
fèipǐn
waste product; scrap; junk
fèiqì
to abandon; to give up; to discard
fèiqǐn-wàngshí
to forget sleep and meals; to work with great dedication
fèiwù
rubbish; waste; useless person
fèifèiyángyáng
buzzing with talk; in an uproar
fèiténg
to boil; to seethe
fèijìn
to be strenuous; to take effort
fèilì
to require effort; laborious
fēnbiàn
to distinguish; to tell apart
fēnchéng
to divide into; to split into
fēncun
sense of propriety; proper limits
fēndān
to share (a burden, work, cost)
fēnfā
to hand out; to distribute
fēngē
to cut apart; to separate
fēnhóng
to pay a dividend; to share profits
fēnhuà
to split; to become divided
fēnjiě
to break down; to decompose
fēnliè
to split; to divide; division
fēnmíng
clear; distinct; obviously
fēnqí
difference; disagreement
fēnzhī
branch; subdivision
fēnfāng
fragrant; fragrance; sweet-smelling
fēnfù
to instruct; to tell (someone to do something)
fénshāo
to burn; to set on fire; to incinerate
fěnsī
vermicelli; glass noodles
fěnsī
fan; admirer; follower
fěnsuì
to smash; to shatter; broken to pieces
fènliàng
weight; importance; significance
fènwài
especially; particularly; unusually
fènlì
to strive; with all one's strength
fènyǒng
to be brave; to fight courageously
fèn
excrement; dung; manure
fēnghòu
rich; generous; substantial
fēngmǎn
plump; full; well-developed
fēngshèng
rich; sumptuous; abundant (of a meal)
fēngshuò
rich; plentiful; substantial (of results, fruit)
fēngbào
storm; tempest; upheaval
fēngbō
disturbance; turmoil; dispute
fēngcǎi
elegant demeanor; graceful bearing; style
fēngcān-lùsù
to endure the hardships of outdoor travel; to eat in the wind and sleep in the dew
fēngchuī-yǔdǎ
to be exposed to wind and rain; to weather hardships
fēngdù
demeanor; grace; poise
fēngfàn
exemplary conduct; style worthy of emulation; demeanor
fēnghé-rìlì
the wind is gentle and the sun is bright; fine and sunny weather
fēngjǐngxiàn
scenic view; a beautiful sight; landscape
fēnglàng
wind and waves; stormy waves; hardships
fēngliú
distinguished and elegant; romantic; dashing
fēngmào
appearance and style; outlook; features
fēngqì
general mood; common practice; atmosphere
fēngqíng
local customs and charm; amorous feelings
fēngshā
windblown sand; sandstorm
fēngshàng
prevailing custom; fashion; trend
fēngshuǐ
feng shui; geomancy
fēngtǔ-rénqíng
local conditions and customs
fēngwèi
flavor; local taste; distinctive style
fēngyǔ-wúzǔ
regardless of wind or rain; rain or shine
fēngyún
wind and clouds; turbulent situation; stormy times
fēngdǐng
to reach the maximum; to cap; to top out
fēngjiàn
feudal; feudalism; old-fashioned
fēngmiàn
cover (of a book or magazine)
fēngsuǒ
to blockade; to seal off; to block
fēng
to go mad; crazy; insane
fēngzi
madman; lunatic; crazy person
fēnghuí-lùzhuǎn
the path winds through peaks; things take a turn for the better
fēnglì
sharp; keen (of a blade)
féng
to meet; to come across; to encounter
fénghé
to suture; to stitch up (a wound)
fěngcì
to satirize; to mock; sarcasm
fènghuáng
phoenix (mythical bird)
fèngmáo-línjiǎo
phoenix feathers and unicorn horns; extremely rare
fó
Buddha; a statue or image of Buddha
fǒujué
to veto; to reject; to vote down
fūqiǎn
shallow; superficial
fūhuà
to hatch; to incubate
fū
to apply (a medicine, cream, etc.); to spread on
fūyǎn
to do sth perfunctorily; to be half-hearted
fúchí
to support; to help (someone) along
fúqì
to be convinced; to accept (defeat) willingly
fúshì
clothing and accessories; dress
fúhuò
to capture; to seize; to win over
fúlǔ
to capture (a prisoner); a prisoner of war; captive
fúdòng
to float; to fluctuate; to drift
fúlì
buoyancy; buoyant force
fúxiàn
to appear (in the mind); to emerge; to surface
fúzào
impetuous; restless; flighty
fúshè
radiation; to radiate; to spread out
fúqi
good fortune; blessing
fǔmō
to stroke; to gently touch
fǔxù
to comfort and compensate (a bereaved family); to give financial support to the bereaved
fǔyǎng
to raise; to bring up; to support (a child)
fǔshì
to look down at; to overlook
fǔshǒu
to bow one's head; to submit
fǔbài
corrupt; rotten; to decay
fǔlàn
to rot; to decay; rotten
fǔshí
to corrode; to erode; to corrupt
fǔxiǔ
rotten; decayed; decadent
fù
to bear; to carry; negative; to lose
fùzhòng
to carry a heavy load; to bear a burden
fù
to attach; to add; to be attached to
fùdài
to attach; in passing; additional
fùhè
to echo; to agree blindly; to chime in
fùjiā
to add; to attach; additional
fùshǔ
subsidiary; attached; subordinate
fù
to go to; to attend (a place or event)
fùchá
to re-examine; to check again; follow-up examination
fùfā
to recur; to relapse; to come back (of illness)
fùhé
to compound; to combine; composite
fùhuó
to come back to life; to revive; to be resurrected
fùsū
to recover; to revive; to come back (of the economy, health, etc.)
fùxīng
to revive; to restore; to rejuvenate
fùyuán
to restore; to recover; to return to the original state
fùběn
copy; duplicate (of a document or file)
fùzuòyòng
side effect; side effects
fùhán
to be rich in; to contain a lot of
fùháo
tycoon; wealthy person; millionaire
fùqiáng
prosperous and strong; rich and powerful
fùwēng
rich man; wealthy person; millionaire
fùzú
affluent; well-off; plentiful
fùxiè
to have diarrhea; diarrhea
gǎibǎn
to redesign (a publication, website, etc.); to change the format
gǎidòng
to change; to alter; a change; a modification
gǎiguān
to change for the better; to improve (of appearance or impression)
gǎiliáng
to improve; to reform; to better (a method, variety, etc.)
gǎirì
another day; some other day
gǎixié-guīzhèng
to turn over a new leaf; to give up evil and return to good
gǎizhuāng
to modify; to convert; to refit
gài
generally; without exception (in )
gàikuàng
general situation; overview
gàilùn
introduction (to a subject); outline
gāngē
weapons of war; war
gānshè
to interfere; to meddle in
gānyù
to intervene; to step in
gānxīn
to be willing; to resign oneself to
gǎn
pole; rod; measure word for long thin objects
gǎnfù
to hurry to; to rush to (a place)
gǎnchù
feelings; thoughts (from experience)
gǎn’ēn
to be grateful; to feel thankful
gǎnkǎi
to sigh with emotion; to feel deeply about
gǎntàn
to sigh; to exclaim (with feeling)
gǎnwù
to realize; to come to understand (through experience)
gǎnxìng
emotional; intuitive
gànbù
cadre; official; manager
gànjìn
drive; enthusiasm for work
gànshi
administrator; person in charge of affairs
gānglǐng
program; guiding principles; platform
gāngyào
outline; summary; syllabus
gāngtiě
steel; iron and steel; (adj) strong as steel
gǎng
port; harbor; (short for) Hong Kong
gǎngwān
harbor; haven; safe refuge
gāo’áng
high; soaring; (of spirits) high; to raise high
gāo’ào
arrogant; proud; haughty
gāocháo
climax; high point; high tide
gāodiào
high profile; loud; to speak loudly
gāo’é
large (amount); high (sum)
gāoguì
noble; dignified; high-class
gāojiàn
your brilliant idea; wise opinion (polite)
gāokōng
high altitude; upper air
gāolíng
advanced age; (adj) elderly
gāomíng
brilliant; clever; wise; (n) a wise person
gāoxuèyā
high blood pressure; hypertension
gāoyā
high pressure; (adj) high-pressure; high-handed
gāoyǎ
elegant; refined; tasteful
gāozhǎng
to rise sharply; to surge; (of spirits) high
gǎoguǐ
to play tricks; to make mischief secretly
gǎoxiào
to make people laugh; funny; amusing
gào
to tell; to inform; to accuse
gàocí
to take one's leave; to say goodbye (to a host)
gàojiè
to warn; to admonish
gàoshi
notice; announcement (posted publicly)
gàozhī
to inform; to notify
gàozhuàng
to complain about someone; to tell on someone
gēda
lump; swelling; knot (in a problem or the mind)
gē
to put; to place; to leave aside
gēqiǎn
to run aground; to be stranded; to stall
gēzhì
to shelve; to put aside; to postpone
gēsòng
to praise (in song or writing); to sing the praises of
gēyáo
folk song; ballad; nursery rhyme
géxīn
to innovate; to reform; innovation
gégé-búrù
out of place; incompatible
géjú
layout; structure; overall situation
gézi
grid; check (pattern); square
géhé
estrangement; misunderstanding; barrier
gélí
to isolate; to separate; to quarantine
gè’àn
individual case; case
gètóur
size; height; build
gèshū-jǐjiàn
each expresses their own views
gēnshēn-dìgù
deep-rooted; ingrained
gēnyuán
source; root cause; origin
gēnzhì
to cure completely; to eradicate
gēnjìn
to follow up; to keep track of
gēnggǎi
to change; to alter; to modify
gēngyīshì
changing room; locker room
gēngzhèng
to correct; to make a correction
gēng
to plow; to cultivate; to farm
gēngdì
to plow land; farmland; arable land
gēngyún
to plow and weed; to work hard (at a task)
gěngzhí
honest and straightforward; frank
gěngyè
to choke up; to be too choked to speak
gōnghuì
trade union; labor union
gōngjiàng
craftsman; artisan
gōngkē
engineering (as a field of study)
gōngzhěng
neat and orderly (of handwriting or layout)
gōng
bow (weapon); to bend; to arch
gōngbàn
publicly run; state-run
gōngdao
fair; just; reasonable
gōngfèi
at public expense; government-funded
gōngguān
public relations; PR
gōngkuǎn
public funds; public money
gōnglì
public; state-run (of institutions)
gōngmù
public cemetery; graveyard
gōngshì
to make public; to post publicly for notice
gōngshì
formula; equation
gōngshì
official business; public affairs
gōngwù
official duties; public business
gōngyòng
for public use; communal
gōngyuē
convention; pact; joint pledge
gōngzhèng
to notarize; notarization
gōngzhí
public office; government post
gōng
merit; achievement; credit
gōngchén
person who has rendered outstanding service; hero
gōngdǐ
basic skills; foundation (in a field)
gōngláo
credit; contribution
gōnglì
skill; effectiveness; power
gōnglì
utility; material gain; utilitarian
gōnglǜ
power (of a device)
gōng
to attack; to assault; to storm
gōngdú
to study hard; to pursue (a degree)
gōngguān
to tackle key problems; to storm a
gōngkè
to capture; to overcome (a difficulty)
gōngshì
offensive; attack
gōng
to supply; to provide; to serve
gōngbúyìngqiú
supply falls short of demand
gōngnuǎn
to supply heating; central heating
gōngqiú
supply and demand
gōngyǎng
to support; to provide for
gōngyìngliàn
supply chain
gōngtíng
royal court; palace
gōngjìng
respectful; deferential
gōngwéi
to flatter; to compliment
gǒng
to arch; to form an arch; to push up through soil
gòngmíng
to resonate; to strike a chord; resonance
gòngshí
common understanding; consensus
gòngtóngtǐ
community; common entity
gòngxìng
commonality; shared characteristics
gòngfèng
to enshrine and worship; to offer (to a deity or ancestor); also: offering
gōu
to tick; to hook; to draw (a line)
gōujié
to collude; to conspire with
gōulè
to outline; to sketch; to delineate
gōu
hook; to hook; to crochet
gòujiàn
to build; to construct; to set up
gòusī
to plan out (an idea); to conceive; to work out the structure
gòuxiǎng
to conceive; to envision; a concept; an idea
gòuqiàng
terrible; really tough; hard to bear
gūsuàn
to estimate; to reckon roughly
gūdān
lonely; alone; friendless
gūlì
isolated; to isolate
gūlínglíng
standing all alone; lonely and deserted
gūlòu-guǎwén
ignorant and narrow-minded; having seen and heard little
gūqiě
for the time being; tentatively; just
gūfù
to let down; to disappoint; to fail to live up to
gǔguài
odd; strange; eccentric
gǔjí
ancient books; old texts
gǔjīn-zhōngwài
ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign; at all times and in all places
gǔpǔ
simple and unsophisticated; of classic rustic style
gǔ
measure word for streams of air, smell, or force
gǔdōng
shareholder; stockholder
gǔfèn
share; stock; equity
gǔmín
stock investor; shareholder
gǔgàn
backbone; key member; core staff
gǔjià
framework; skeleton; frame
gǔqì
backbone; moral courage; strength of character
gǔzhé
to break a bone; bone fracture
gǔdòng
to urge; to incite; to agitate
gùhuà
to solidify; to harden; to become fixed
gùrán
admittedly; it is true that; of course
gùyǒu
inherent; intrinsic; native
gùzhi
stubborn; obstinate; headstrong
gù
therefore; so (literary); also: old; deceased
gùjí
to take into account; to consider; to attend to
gùlǜ
to worry about; to hesitate from concern; worry; misgiving
gùmíng-sīyì
as the name suggests; just as the name implies
gùquán-dàjú
to take the overall situation into account; to put the big picture first
gù
to hire; to employ; to engage
gùyōng
to employ; to hire; to take on
guāfēn
to carve up; to divide up (territory, profits)
guāzǐ
sunflower seed; melon seed
guāmù-xiāngkàn
to look at someone with new eyes; to be impressed anew
guàgōu
to link; to connect; hook (for hanging things)
guàniàn
to worry about; to miss (someone far away)
guàshī
to report (a lost card, document) as lost
guāi
well-behaved; obedient; (of a child) good
guāiqiǎo
clever and obedient; cute and well-behaved
guǎizhàng
walking stick; cane
guàibude
no wonder; so that's why
guàiyì
strange; odd; weirdness
guānjié
joint (of the body)
guānqiè
to show concern for; concerned
guānshuì
tariff; customs duty
guāntóu
critical moment; juncture
guānzhào
to look after; to take care of; to show consideration
guāncè
to observe and measure; to monitor
guāngǎn
impression; feeling about what one sees
guānmó
to observe and learn from; to watch (a demonstration)
guānwàng
to wait and see; to look on without acting
guānbīng
officers and soldiers
guānlì
government officials (in old times)
guānliáo
bureaucrat; bureaucratic
guānsi
lawsuit; legal case
guǎnjiā
housekeeper; butler; to manage household affairs
guǎnjiào
to discipline; to teach and control; discipline
guǎnxiá
to govern; to have jurisdiction over
guǎnyòng
effective; useful; that works
guànchè
to carry out; to implement fully
guànchuān
to run through; to penetrate throughout
guàntōng
to connect through; to link up; to master thoroughly
guàn
to spoil; to be used to
guànlì
convention; usual practice
guàn
to pour; to fill; to irrigate
guànshū
to instill; to indoctrinate; to pour into
guàntou
canned food; tin; can
guāngcǎi
glory; luster; glorious; radiant
guānggù
to patronize; to visit (a shop)
guānghuán
halo; ring of light; aura
guānghuī
brilliance; radiance; brilliant; glorious
guānglǎn
optical cable; fiber-optic cable
guāngmáng
rays of light; radiance; brilliance
guāngmíng-lěiluò
open and aboveboard; frank and upright
guāngpán
CD; DVD; optical disc
guāngróng
honorable; glorious; honor; glory
guāngzé
luster; gloss; sheen
guǎngyì
broad sense; generalized
guīgēn-dàodǐ
in the final analysis; ultimately
guījié
to sum up; to attribute to; to boil down to
guīlái
to return; to come back
guīnà
to summarize; to induce; to conclude
guīshǔ
to belong to; to be attributed to; ownership
guīsù
destination; final home; place to belong
guīyú
to belong to; to be attributed to; to return to
guīgé
specifications; standard; size
guīzhāng
rules and regulations
guǐjì
path; track; trajectory
guǐjì
trick; scheme; cunning plot
guǐ
ghost; spirit; (adj) clever; sly
guìtái
counter; service desk
guìbīn
distinguished guest; VIP
guìzú
aristocrat; noble; nobility
gǔndòng
to roll; to scroll
guómín
nationals; citizens of a country
guótǔ
territory; land of a country
guóxué
traditional Chinese studies
guóyǒu
state-owned; to be owned by the state
guǒduàn
decisive; resolute
guǒzhēn
really; indeed; as expected
guǒ
to wrap; to bind; to muffle up
guòbàn
to be more than half; over half
guòbuqù
cannot get through; to feel bad about; to be hard on
guòcuò
fault; mistake; error
guòdào
aisle; corridor; passageway
guòguān
to pass a test; to come through; to be up to standard
guòjiǎng
to overpraise; you flatter me
guòjìng
to pass through a country; transit
guòliàng
excessive; too much; to exceed the proper amount
guòlǜ
to filter; to strain
guòshèng
surplus; excessive; to be in excess
guòshī
negligence; fault; mistake
guòtóu
excessive; going too far; overdone
guòwǎng
to pass by; the past; former
guòwèn
to inquire about; to concern oneself with
guò yì bú qù
to feel apologetic; to feel bad about troubling someone
guòyǐn
satisfying; to one's heart's content; to enjoy oneself
guòyìng
excellent; solid; reliable (of skills or quality)
hǎiliàng
huge amount; massive (of data); also: to have a great capacity for liquor
hǎiyùn
to ship by sea; sea transport
hàiréntīngwén
shocking; horrifying to hear
hàichóng
pest; harmful insect
hānchàng
hearty; unrestrained; thoroughly enjoyable
hānshuì
to sleep soundly; to be fast asleep
hānhòu
honest and simple; good-natured
hánhu
vague; unclear; ambiguous
hánxù
implicit; reserved; to be subtle
hán
letter; correspondence
hángài
to cover; to include; to span
hándài
frigid zone; cold zone
hánxuān
to exchange greetings; to make small talk
Hànfú
Hanfu; traditional Chinese clothing
hànmǎ-gōngláo
great contributions; distinguished services
hànwèi
to defend; to safeguard
hāngshí
to tamp solid; to consolidate; to strengthen
hángjia
expert; connoisseur
hángliè
ranks; procession; line
hángqíng
market conditions; prices; quotations
hánghǎi
to sail; navigation; seafaring
hángtiān
spaceflight; aerospace
hángtiānyuán
astronaut; spaceman
hángxíng
to sail; to navigate; to fly (a route)
hángyùn
shipping; water transport
háohuá
luxurious; sumptuous; grand
háomài
bold and generous; heroic
hǎobǐ
to be like; to be just like; can be compared to
hǎodǎi
good and bad; anyway; at least
hǎoshòu
comfortable; feeling well
hǎoshuō
to be easy to talk to; no problem
hǎosì
to seem like; to be like; as if
hǎoxīn
kind heart; good intentions
hǎoyì
good intention; kindness
hǎozài
fortunately; luckily
hàochēng
to be known as; to claim to be
hàoshèng
competitive; eager to win
hào
to consume; to use up; to waste
hàofèi
to consume; to expend
hàoshí
to take time; time-consuming
hàojié
catastrophe; disaster
hē
to breathe out; to scold (with a puff of breath)
hēhù
to care for; to protect tenderly
hémiáo
young grain plants; seedlings
héchàng
to sing in chorus; chorus
héhū
to conform to; to be in line with
héhuǒ
to partner; to work together
héjì
to add up; to total; to think over
héyuē
contract; agreement
hézī
to jointly invest; joint venture
hébì
why bother; there is no need to
héděng
what kind of; how (very); so much
hékǔ
why bother; why take the trouble
hékuàng
let alone; much less; moreover
hézhǐ
far more than; not merely
hé
gentle; mild; harmonious
hé’ǎi
kind; amiable; affable
héhǎo
to make up; to become friendly again
héjiě
to reconcile; to settle (a dispute)
hémù
harmonious; on good terms
hépíng gòngchǔ
to coexist peacefully
héqi
polite; friendly; good-natured
hépàn
riverbank; riverside
hé
pit; stone; core; nucleus
héchá
to check; to verify; to inspect
hédiànzhàn
nuclear power plant
héduì
to check against; to verify; to compare
héshí
to verify; to confirm (the facts)
hèdiàn
congratulatory telegram; message of congratulation
hèxìn
letter of congratulation
hècǎi
to cheer; to shout applause
hèrán
strikingly; shockingly (visible); impressively
hèlìjīqún
to stand out from the crowd; head and shoulders above others
hēimǎ
dark horse; unexpected winner
hènbude
to itch to; to be dying to; to wish one could
hēng
to hum; to snort; (interjection of disapproval) hmph
héngxīng
fixed star; star
héngxiàng
horizontal; lateral; crosswise
hèng
harsh; unreasonable; (of luck) unexpected
hōng
boom; bang (sound of an explosion); to bomb; to shoo away
hōngdòng
to cause a sensation; to make a stir
hōngzhà
to bomb; to bombard
hōngtáng-dàxiào
the whole room bursts into laughter
hōng
to dry by heat; to bake; to warm over a fire
hōngbèi
to bake (bread, cakes); baking
hōnggān
to dry by heat; to tumble-dry
hōngtuō
to set off by contrast; to bring out (an atmosphere)
hóngyáng
to carry forward; to promote (a good tradition or spirit)
hónghuo
flourishing; booming; prosperous
hónglì
dividend; bonus; profit share
hóngpūpū
reddish; rosy (of cheeks)
hóngrùn
rosy; ruddy (of skin or complexion)
hóngguān
macro; macroscopic; overall (view)
hóngwěi
magnificent; grand; imposing
hóngliàng
loud and clear; sonorous
hǒng
to coax; to soothe; to fool; to amuse (a child)
hǒu
to roar; to shout loudly
hòubèi
reserve; backup; in reserve
hòubèixiāng
trunk (of a car); boot
hòudùn
backing; support; prop
hòugùzhīyōu
worries about the future; trouble back home
hòuqín
logistics; support services
hòushì
later generations; posterity
hòutái
backstage; backstage area; (also: background support)
hòuxù
follow-up; subsequent
hòuyízhèng
aftereffects; lingering effects; sequelae
hòuyì
descendant; offspring
hòudao
honest and kind; generous; sincere
hū
to breathe out; to shout; to call
hūhuàn
to call; to cry out to; to appeal to
hūjiù
to call for help; to cry for help
hūshēng
cry; voice; appeal (of the public)
hūxiào
to whistle; to howl; to roar
hūyìng
to echo; to respond to; to coordinate with
hūyù
to appeal; to call on
hūlěng-hūrè
sometimes cold, sometimes hot; changeable; fickle
hūyou
to trick; to fool; to talk someone into something
húluàn
carelessly; at random; without thinking
húnào
to act wildly; to make a fuss; to fool around
húshuō
to talk nonsense; to say something untrue
húsī-luànxiǎng
to let one's mind wander; to think wild thoughts
hú
to paste; to stick; to burn (food)
hútu
confused; muddled; bewildered
hùbǔ
to complement each other; to be mutually complementary
hù
to protect; to guard; to shield
hùlǐ
to nurse; to care for (a patient)
huāhuì
flowers and plants; ornamental plants
huāwén
pattern; decorative design
huāyàng
variety; pattern; fancy design
huábulái
not worth it; not worthwhile
huádelái
worth it; worthwhile
huásuàn
to calculate; to weigh (costs); worthwhile; cost-effective
huálì
gorgeous; splendid; ornate
huáqiáo
overseas Chinese; Chinese national living abroad
huárén
ethnic Chinese; Chinese people
huáyì
person of Chinese descent; ethnic Chinese (abroad)
huárán
in an uproar; clamorous (of a crowd's reaction)
huájī
funny; comical; ridiculous
huátī
slide (on a playground)
huàféi
chemical fertilizer
huàjiě
to resolve; to dissolve (a conflict, misunderstanding)
huàshēn
incarnation; embodiment; avatar
huàxiǎnwéiyí
to turn danger into safety; to avert danger
huàyàn
to test (medically or chemically); to do a lab test
huàshídài
epoch-making; groundbreaking
huàcè
picture album; art book
huàlóng-diǎnjīng
to add the finishing touch; to make the crucial point that brings something to life
huàshé-tiānzú
to ruin something by adding unnecessary details; to overdo it
huàyǔ
words; speech; utterance
huáibào
to hold in one's arms; embrace; bosom
huáijiù
to be nostalgic; to feel nostalgic about the past
huáishù
pagoda tree; Chinese scholar tree
huānhū
to cheer; to shout with joy
huānjù
to gather happily; to have a happy reunion
huānkuài
cheerful; lively; joyful
huānshēng-xiàoyǔ
cheerful voices and laughter; sounds of joy
huánbǐ
to compare with the previous period; month-on-month or quarter-on-quarter comparison
huánqiú
to travel around the world; worldwide
huánrào
to surround; to encircle
huǎn
to slow down; to delay; to postpone
huǎnhé
to ease; to relax; mild; moderate
huànjué
hallucination; illusion
huànyǐng
phantom; illusion; ghostly image
huànqǔ
to exchange for; to get in return
huànqǐ
to arouse; to evoke; to call to mind
huànxǐng
to wake up; to awaken; to rouse
huànfā
to radiate; to glow with; to take on new vigor
huànrán-yìxīn
to take on a brand-new look; completely renewed
huāng
to lie waste; to go uncultivated; to become barren
huāngdàn
absurd; ridiculous; fantastic
huāngliáng
desolate; bleak; barren
huāngmiù
absurd; ridiculous; preposterous
huāngtáng
absurd; ridiculous; preposterous
huāng
nervous; flustered; panicky
huāngluàn
flustered; panicky; confused and hurried
huāngmáng
hurriedly; in a fluster
huāngzhāng
flustered; nervous; panicky
huánggōng
imperial palace
huángshang
the emperor; His Majesty
huángshì
royal family; imperial household
huǎngrán-dàwù
to suddenly realize; to see the light all at once
huǎng
to shake; to sway; to swing
huǎngyán
lie; falsehood (formal)
huàng
to sway; to rock; to swing
huàngdang
to sway; to rock; to wander about idly
huīhuò
to squander; to spend wastefully
huīwǔ
to wave; to brandish
huīhuáng
brilliant; glorious; splendid
huíbì
to avoid; to evade; to dodge
huíguī
to return; to go back (to a former state)
huíhé
round (of a game, fight, or talks)
huíkuì
to give back; to repay (a favor, society)
huíluò
to fall back; to drop (after a rise)
huíshēng
to rise again; to pick up
huíshǒu
to look back; to recall (the past)
huíwèi
aftertaste; to recall and savour; to reflect on
huíxiǎng
to think back; to recall
huíyìlù
memoir; autobiography
huíyìng
to respond; to reply; response
huǐhèn
to regret deeply; to feel remorse
huǐ
to destroy; to ruin; to damage
huǐhuài
to damage; to destroy
huǐmiè
to destroy; to wipe out
huìhé
to converge; to join together
huìjí
to collect; to gather together
huìjù
to gather; to come together
huìchǎng
meeting place; venue
huìmiàn
to meet; to have a meeting with
huìtán
to hold talks; talks
huìwù
to meet; to hold talks with
huìyì
to understand (a meaning) without words; to catch on
huìzhěn
to consult (several doctors on a case); joint diagnosis
huìshēng-huìsè
vivid and lifelike (in describing); with great animation
huìzhì
to draw; to make (a map, chart, or picture)
hūn
to faint; to lose consciousness; dim; dusk
hūnmí
to be in a coma; to be unconscious
hūn
meat dishes; non-vegetarian food
hūnshā
wedding dress; bridal gown
húnshēn
the whole body; from head to toe
hùnxiáo
to confuse; to mix up; to blur (a distinction)
hùnzhuó
muddy; turbid; unclear
huō
to split open; to break open; to sacrifice
huōchuqu
to risk everything; to go all out
huógāi
to deserve it; serves you right
huóqī
current (account); demand (deposit)
huǒbào
very popular; booming; fiery (temper)
huǒhou
heat control (in cooking); the right moment
huǒlàlà
burning hot; (of pain) stinging; passionate
huǒrè
burning hot; passionate; intense
huǒsù
at top speed; immediately
huǒshí
food; meals (provided)
huòduō-huòshǎo
more or less; to some extent
huòyùn
freight; cargo transport
huòxī
to learn (of news); to be informed
huòhai
harm; disaster; to harm; to ruin
huòdá
open-minded; generous in spirit
jīxiào
to mock; to sneer at
jīcāng
cabin (of an aircraft)
jīdòng
flexible; mobile; motorized
jīguān
government office; mechanism; (attr.) institutional
jīling
clever; quick-witted
jīmì
secret; confidential; secret (information)
jīzhì
quick-witted; clever and resourceful
jī
to accumulate; to store up
jīdiàn
to accumulate over time; accumulated heritage
jīzǎn
to save up; to gather little by little
jīběngōng
basic skills; foundation
jīcéng
grassroots level; basic level
jījiàn
infrastructure construction
jījīnhuì
foundation (charitable organization)
jīyú
based on; on the basis of
jīzhǔn
standard; benchmark; reference point
jīxíng
deformed; abnormal; distorted
jīdàng
to surge; to stir up; to agitate
jīhuà
to intensify; to become more acute
jīhuó
to activate; to bring into play
jīqǐ
to stir up; to arouse
jīzēng
to increase sharply; to surge
jízǎo
as early as possible; in good time
jíqǔ
to draw; to absorb (lessons, knowledge)
jídù
extremely; to the utmost degree
jílì
to do one's utmost; vigorously
jí
namely; that is; immediately
jíkě
that is enough; and that will do
jírì
this very day; within the same day
jíshí
immediately; real-time
jícù
rapid and urgent; hurried
jígōng-jìnlì
eager for quick success and instant benefit
jíjù
rapid; sharp (of change)
jíxìng
acute (of illness); sudden and severe
jíyú
to be eager to; to be anxious to
jíyú-qiúchéng
to be anxious for quick results
jízào
impatient; irritable; rash
jízhōng-shēngzhì
to hit on a good idea in a crisis; to think fast in an emergency
jíshǒu
thorny; tricky; hard to handle
jíhuì
to assemble; to hold a meeting; assembly; gathering
jíshì
market; marketplace; country fair
jísī-guǎngyì
to pool everyone's wisdom; to draw on collective ideas
jízhuāngxiāng
container; shipping container
jízī
to raise funds; to pool money
jídù
to be jealous of; to envy
jíguàn
native place; place of origin
jǐyā
to squeeze; to press; to crush
jǐliáng
backbone; spine; backbone (of a nation, a person of integrity)
jì
to count; to calculate; to plan; (also: meter, gauge)
jìcè
stratagem; plan; scheme
jìjiào
to haggle over; to fuss about; to care about (small things)
jìyì-yóuxīn
to remember vividly; still fresh in one's memory
jìniànbēi
monument; memorial
jìshí
to record actual events; documentary; factual record
jìyào
summary of minutes; written record of a meeting
jì
to avoid; to abstain from; to be jealous of
jìdu
to be jealous of; jealousy
jìhuì
to avoid as taboo; taboo; something to be avoided
jìkǒu
to avoid certain foods (for health or other reasons)
jì
dose; preparation (of medicine); measure word for doses of medicine
jìxiàng
sign; indication; trace
jì
then; subsequently; to continue
jì’ér
then; subsequently; and then
jì
to offer sacrifices to; to hold a memorial ceremony for
jìdiàn
to hold a memorial ceremony for; to pay last respects to
jìsì
to offer sacrifices; to perform sacrificial rites
jìtuō
to place (hope, feelings) in; to entrust to
jìjìng
quiet; still; silent
jìxiào
performance; results; effectiveness
jì
and; as well as (used between parallel items)
jiājǐn
to step up; to speed up; to intensify
jiāméng
to join (a franchise or alliance); to become a member of a chain
jiāzhī
moreover; in addition; besides
jiāzá
to be mixed with; to contain a mixture of
jiājié
festival; happy holiday
jiāyáo
delicious dish; fine food
jiāhuo
guy; fellow; (informal) thing; tool
jiājiào
family education; private tutor
jiājìng
family financial situation; family circumstances
jiāqín
poultry; domestic fowl
jiāshì
family background; ancestry
jiāyòng
household (use); for home use; household expenses
jiāyù-hùxiǎo
known to every household; widely known
jiāzhèng
housekeeping; domestic service
jiāzú
clan; family (extended)
jiāniánhuá
carnival; festival
jiǎdìng
to assume; to suppose; hypothesis
jiǎmào
to fake; to counterfeit; to pass off as
jiǎzhuāng
to pretend; to make believe
jiàwèi
price range; price level
jiàzhíguān
values; sense of values
jià
to drive; to pilot; (measure word for vehicles)
jiàyù
to control; to master; to drive (a vehicle)
jiàshi
posture; manner; look
jiàzi
shelf; frame; stand; haughty manner
jiānduān
tip; pointed end; most advanced; cutting-edge
jiānruì
sharp; keen; piercing; acute
jiānzhà
crafty; treacherous; deceitful
jiānmiè
to annihilate; to wipe out
jiānrèn
tough and tensile; resilient; tenacious
jiānshí
solid; firm; sturdy
jiānshǒu
to stick to; to hold fast to; to defend firmly
jiānxìn
to firmly believe
jiānfù
to shoulder; to bear (a responsibility, task)
jiānjù
arduous; formidable; difficult
jiānxiǎn
dangerous; perilous; difficult and dangerous
jiānchá
to supervise; to monitor; to inspect
jiānguǎn
to supervise; to regulate; supervision
jiānhù
to guard; to have guardianship over
jiānkòng
to monitor; to keep under surveillance
jiānshì
to watch; to keep under surveillance
jiān
to hold two or more jobs at once; concurrently
jiāngù
to give consideration to both; to take care of both
jiānrèn
to hold a concurrent post; to serve as both
jiānróng
to be compatible with; to work together
jiān
to pan-fry; to fry in a little oil
jiān’áo
to suffer; to be tormented; suffering
jiǎn
to pick up; to choose; to sort out
jiǎnchá
to inspect; to examine (officially); procuratorial work
jiǎntǎo
to examine one's mistakes; self-criticism
jiǎnfù
to reduce the burden; to lighten the load
jiǎnmiǎn
to reduce or waive; to cut and exempt
jiǎntuì
to decline; to weaken; to fade
jiǎncǎi
to cut the ribbon (at an opening ceremony)
jiǎnjí
to edit (film, video); an edited version
jiǎnchēng
abbreviation; short form; to be called for short
jiǎnjié
concise; succinct; clean and simple
jiǎnliàn
terse and forceful; concise and to the point
jiǎnlòu
simple and crude; rough; basic
jiǎntǐzì
simplified Chinese character
jiǎnyào
brief; concise (summary, account)
jiǎnyì
simple and easy; makeshift; simplified
jiànduō-shíguǎng
experienced and knowledgeable; well-informed through wide experience
jiànjiě
view; opinion; understanding
jiànlì-wàngyì
to forget righteousness at the sight of profit; to put gain before loyalty
jiànrén-jiànzhì
opinions differ; each sees it differently
jiànshi
to experience and learn about; experience; knowledge
jiànwài
to treat somebody as an outsider; to be overly polite
jiànwén
what one sees and hears; observations; experiences
jiànxiào
to take effect; to produce results
jiànyì-yǒngwéi
to act courageously for a just cause; to be ready to help the weak
jiànzhèng
to witness; to be evidence of; witness; testimony
jiànduàn
to stop; to interrupt; to break off
jiànxì
gap; interval; clearance
jiànxiē
to pause intermittently; interval
jiànshù
to make a contribution; achievement
jiàn
cheap; lowly; despicable
jiànměi
strong and handsome; bodybuilding
jiànzhuàng
strong and healthy; robust
jiàntà
to trample; to tread on
jiàn
to splash; to spatter
jiànbié
to distinguish; to tell apart
jiànshǎng
to appreciate; to evaluate (art)
jiànyú
in view of; considering
jiāngshān
rivers and mountains; the country; the land
jiāngjiu
to make do; to put up with
jiāng
stiff; numb; deadlocked
jiānghuà
to become rigid; to ossify
jiāngjú
deadlock; impasse
jiǎnglǐ
to be reasonable; to listen to reason
jiǎngshǎng
to reward; a reward
jiǎngxiàng
award; prize category
jiànglín
to arrive; to come; to fall upon (of an event or time)
jiāochā
to cross; to intersect; to overlap
jiāodài
to explain; to give instructions; to hand over
jiāofēng
to cross swords; to confront; to compete
jiāofù
to hand over; to deliver
jiāohù
mutually; to interact
jiāojí
to have something in common; to intersect
jiāojiē
to hand over and take over; to transfer
jiāojiè
to border; to be adjacent (of areas)
jiāonà
to pay (fees, taxes)
jiāoqing
friendship; personal relationship
jiāoshè
to negotiate; to make representations
jiāotì
to alternate; to take turns
jiāotóu-jiē’ěr
to whisper to each other; to talk in low voices
jiāoxiǎngyuè
symphony; symphonic music
jiāozhī
to interweave; to be intertwined
jiāoyóu
to go on an outing; an excursion
jiāoguàn
to spoil; to pamper
jiāoqì
delicate; easily spoiled; squeamish
jiāonáng
capsule (medicine)
jiāo
burnt; scorched; anxious; worried
jiāojí
anxious; worried; fretful
jiāozào
restless; irritable; agitated
jiāoshí
reef; rock (in the sea)
jiǎoxìng
lucky by chance; by luck; fortunate (when it could have gone badly)
jiǎohuá
cunning; sly; crafty
jiǎo
to twist; to wring; to entangle
jiǎozhèng
to correct; to rectify; to straighten
jiǎotàshídì
down-to-earth; to do things steadily and seriously
jiǎo
to stir; to mix; to disturb
jiǎo
to pay (a fee); to hand in; to surrender
jiǎonà
to pay (taxes, fees); to hand in
jiàobǎn
to challenge; to pick a fight (with someone)
jiàohǎo
to cheer; to shout approval; to applaud
jiàojìn
to compete stubbornly; to argue back and forth; to get competitive
jiàoliàng
to compete; to measure strength; to have a contest
jiàotiáo
dogma; doctrine; dogmatic
jiàoyǎng
to bring up; upbringing; good manners
jiēcéng
social stratum; class layer
jiējí
class (social); social class
jiētī
stairs; steps; ladder (figurative)
jiē
all; everyone; everything
jiēdàhuānxǐ
everyone is happy; all are satisfied
jiēbān
to take over a shift or job; to succeed someone
jiēbānrén
successor; heir to a position
jiē’èr-liánsān
one after another; in quick succession
jiēguǐ
to connect with; to align with (standards, systems)
jiējì
to give financial help to; to relieve (someone in need)
jiējiàn
to receive (a visitor); to grant an interview
jiēlì
to relay; to pass on (a baton, task)
jiēnà
to accept; to admit; to take in
jiēshǒu
to take over (a job, task)
jiētì
to replace; to take over from
jiē
to uncover; to lift off; to reveal
jiēfā
to expose; to report (wrongdoing)
jiēlù
to expose; to reveal (something bad)
jiēshì
to reveal; to bring to light (a truth or rule)
jiēxiǎo
to be announced; to be made known (of results)
jiēfang
neighbor; neighbors (in a neighborhood)
jiéqì
solar term (of the traditional Chinese calendar)
jiéyī-suōshí
to economize on food and clothing; to live very frugally
jiézhì
to control; to restrain; to exercise moderation
jié
to rob; to plunder; disaster; calamity
jiéchí
to hijack; to kidnap; to take hostage
jiébái
pure white; spotless white
jiéjīng
to crystallize; crystal; fruit (of labor)
jiéjú
ending; final outcome
jiéshí
to get to know; to become acquainted with
jiésuàn
to settle (accounts); to balance accounts
jiéjìng
shortcut; quick way
jié
to cut off; to stop; section; segment
jiérán-bùtóng
completely different; entirely distinct
jiéjìn-quánlì
to try one's utmost; to do all one can
jiélì
to do one's utmost; to try hard
jiěchú
to remove; to lift; to relieve
jiěgù
to fire; to dismiss from a job
jiějiù
to rescue; to save from danger
jiěkě
to quench one's thirst
jiěpōu
to dissect; to analyse in detail
jiěsàn
to disband; to break up; to dismiss
jiětǐ
to break up; to disintegrate
jiětuō
to free oneself; to be relieved
jiěwéi
to help someone out of a difficult situation; to get someone out of trouble
jiěxī
to analyse; to parse
jiěyuē
to cancel a contract; to terminate an agreement
jièrù
to intervene; to get involved
jièyì
to mind; to take offence
jièyú
to be between; to lie between
jiè
to give up; to quit; to guard against
jièbèi
to be on guard; to be watchful
jièshí
by that time; at the appointed time
jiè
boundary; circle; field; (suffix) world of a group
jièdìng
to define; to delimit; to set the boundaries of
jièxiàn
boundary; limit; dividing line
jièxiàn
boundary line; dividing line
jiètiáo
IOU; receipt for a loan
jièyòng
to borrow; to use temporarily
jīnjīn-yǒuwèi
with great relish; with keen interest
jīn
tendon; sinew; muscle
jīnbuzhù
cannot help (doing); cannot bear; unable to resist
jǐn
to the greatest extent; as much as possible; to give priority to
jǐnzǎo
as early as possible
jǐncòu
compact; well-organized; tight (schedule)
jǐnquē
in short supply; scarce
jǐnsuō
to tighten; to reduce; to cut back
jǐnqí
silk banner (as a gift of thanks or honor)
jǐnshàng-tiānhuā
to make something even better; to add brilliance to a splendor
jìnqíng
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes
jìntóu
end; far end; limit
jìnchéng
process; course; progress (of a process)
jìngōng
to attack; to launch an offensive
jìnjūn
to march into; to advance toward (a market, field)
jìnqǔ
to be enterprising; to strive for progress
jìnxiū
to take further study; to pursue advanced training
jìn
strength; energy; force
jìntóu
vigor; drive; enthusiasm
jìnjí
to advance to the next round; to be promoted (in a competition)
jìnshēng
to be promoted (to a higher rank)
jìnjì
taboo; prohibition; to avoid (as a taboo)
jìnqū
forbidden zone; restricted area
jīng
to pass through; to undergo; as a result of
jīngfèi
funds; funding; outlay
jīngjiǔ-bùxī
lasting and never fading; prolonged and unceasing
jīngmào
economy and trade; economic and trade relations
jīngshòu
to undergo; to withstand; to endure
jīngdòng
to disturb; to alarm; to startle
jīnghuāng
alarmed; panicked; flustered
jīnghuāng-shīcuò
to be thrown into a panic; to lose one's head
jīngqí
surprised; amazed; astonished
jīngtàn
to marvel at; to gasp in admiration
jīngtiān-dòngdì
earth-shaking; world-shaking; tremendous
jīngxià
to frighten; to scare; a fright
jīngxiǎn
thrilling; breathtaking; dangerous
jīngxīn-dòngpò
soul-stirring; breathtaking; thrilling
jīngyíng
sparkling and clear; crystal-clear
jīngjīngyèyè
cautious and conscientious; diligent and careful
jīng
refined; fine; skilled; smart
jīngcǎi-fēnchéng
brilliant and varied; a feast of highlights
jīngdǎ-xìsuàn
to budget carefully; to calculate every penny
jīngdù
precision; accuracy
jīnghuá
essence; the best part; cream
jīngjiǎn
to simplify; to streamline; to cut down
jīngliàn
concise; succinct; well-knit
jīngmì
precise; exact; fine
jīngmiào
exquisite; ingenious; finely done
jīngmíng
shrewd; astute; smart in business
jīngpí-lìjié
exhausted; worn out; completely drained
jīngpǐn
high-quality product; fine goods; premium item
jīngqiǎo
delicate; exquisite; ingeniously made
jīngshén
spirit; mind; energy; vigor
jīngshénbìng
mental illness; psychiatric disorder
jīngsuǐ
essence; core; quintessence
jīngxì
fine; meticulous; detailed
jīngyìqiújīng
to strive for perfection; to keep improving
jīngyīng
elite; outstanding people; the best
jīngzhàn
superb; consummate; masterly
jǐngdǐzhīwā
a person with a narrow view; a frog at the bottom of a well
jǐngbào
alarm; warning; alert
jǐngjiè
to guard against; to warn; to be on alert
jǐngshì
to warn; to caution; to alert
jǐngtì
to be vigilant; to guard against; to watch out for
jǐngzhōng
alarm bell; warning
jìngzhí
straight; directly; without stopping
jìnghuà
to purify; to cleanse
jìngjì
to compete (in sports); competitive
jìngxiāng
to compete with each other; to vie to
jìngxuǎn
to run for (an office); election campaign
jìng
unexpectedly; actually; to one's surprise
jìng
to respect; to honor; to offer respectfully
jìng’ài
to respect and love; beloved; respected
jìng’éryuǎnzhī
to respect but keep at a distance; to stay away from politely
jìnglǐ
to salute; to give a salute
jìngpèi
to admire; to hold in esteem
jìngqǐng
to respectfully invite; please (formal)
jìngwèi
to revere; to stand in awe of
jìngyè
to be dedicated to one's work; professional
jìngyì
respect; esteem; tribute
jìngzhòng
to hold in high regard; to respect deeply
jìngzhǐ
to be motionless; at rest; static
jìngdì
situation; circumstances; plight
jìngjiè
realm; level (of thought or art); state
jìngnèi
within the borders; inside the country or region
jìngwài
outside the borders; overseas; abroad
jìngyù
circumstances; situation in life; lot
jiǒngpò
embarrassed; poverty-stricken; in a difficult position
jiūchán
to pester; to entangle; to nag
jiū
to pull; to grab; to tug
jiǔwéi
to have not seen (someone or something) for a long time
jiǔyǎng
to have long admired (you); I've heard so much about you
jiǔlóu
restaurant; tavern (large, often multi-story)
jiùjì
to relieve; to give aid to; relief (for the poor)
jiùsǐ-fúshāng
to heal the wounded and rescue the dying; to save lives
jiùzhì
to treat and save (a patient)
jiùcān
to have a meal; to dine
jiùcǐ
at this point; hereupon; thus
jiùdì
on the spot; locally
jiùjìn
nearby; in the neighborhood
jiùrèn
to take office; to assume a post
jiùxù
to be ready; to be in order
jiùyī
to see a doctor; to seek medical treatment
jiùzhěn
to see a doctor; to visit a hospital for treatment
jiùzhí
to take up a job; to assume office
jiùzuò
to take one's seat; to be seated
jūliú
to detain; to hold in custody
jūshù
to restrain; constrained; uneasy
jū’ān-sīwēi
to think of danger in times of peace; to stay alert while things are going well
jūgāo bú xià
to remain high; to stay stubbornly high
jūyú
to occupy (a position); to rank at
júbù
part; local; partial
júshì
situation; state of affairs
jǔsàng
depressed; discouraged; dejected
jǔbào
to report (wrongdoing); to inform on
jǔcuò
measure; step; action
jǔqí-búdìng
to hesitate about what move to make; to be undecided
jǔshì-zhǔmù
to attract worldwide attention; world-famous
jǔyī-fǎnsān
to draw inferences from one example; to learn by analogy
jǔzhǐ
manner; behavior; bearing
jǔzú-qīngzhòng
to play a decisive role; to be crucial
jù’é
huge amount; enormous (of money)
jùtóu
giant; magnate; big player
jùbiàn
drastic change; upheaval
jùmù
list of plays; repertoire; program of performances
jùxī
it is reported that; according to reports
jùjiāo
to focus on; to bring into focus
jùjīng-huìshén
with great concentration; attentively
juānxiàn
to donate; to contribute
juān
to enclose; to circle; to mark with a circle
juǎnrù
to be involved in; to be drawn into
juàn
pen; fold; enclosure for animals
juéyì
resolution; decision (of a meeting or body)
juéqiào
trick; knack; secret of success
juézé
to choose; to make a choice (between options)
juézhú
to compete for; to contend
juéwù
awareness; consciousness; to become aware
juéxǐng
to awaken; to become aware
jué
absolutely; definitely; to cut off; to end
juéjì
unique skill; consummate skill
juéjì
to disappear; to become extinct; to vanish
juéyuán
to be insulated; to be isolated from
juéjiàng
stubborn; unbending; headstrong
juéqǐ
to rise; to emerge; to spring up
juè
stubborn; blunt; gruff
jūnjiàn
warship; naval vessel
jūnshì
military affairs; military
jūn
equal; even; all without exception
jūnhéng
balanced; well-proportioned
jūnzǐ
gentleman; person of noble character
jùn
handsome; pretty; talented
jùnqiào
pretty; handsome; good-looking
jùngōng
to be completed (of a project)
kāibàn
to open; to set up; to start (a business, school, etc.)
kāicǎi
to extract; to mine; to exploit (resources)
kāichǎng
to begin (a performance, event); opening
kāichǎngbái
opening remarks; introductory speech
kāichú
to expel; to dismiss; to fire
kāidòng
to start (a machine); to set in motion; to get (one's brain) working
kāifāqū
development zone; development area
kāifāshāng
developer (of real estate or land)
kāigōng
to start work; to begin construction
kāikěn
to open up (wasteland); to cultivate; to reclaim (land)
kāikuò
wide; open; broad; to widen; to broaden
kāilǎng
cheerful; optimistic; outgoing
kāimíng
open-minded; enlightened; liberal
kāipì
to open up; to break (new ground); to establish
kāitiān-pìdì
since the beginning of history; epoch-making; unprecedented
kāitíng
to hold a court hearing; to convene a trial
kāituò
to open up; to pioneer; to develop (a field, market)
kāixiāo
expense; spending; to spend
kāizhāng
to open for business; to start doing business
kāizhī
expenditure; expenses; spending
kǎixuán
to return in triumph; to come back victorious
kǎimó
model; example; paragon
kāndēng
to publish; to carry (in a newspaper or magazine)
kānwù
publication; periodical; journal
kānguǎn
to look after; to watch over; to guard
kānhù
to look after; to nurse; to guard
kānshǒu
to guard; to watch over; guard
kāntàn
to explore; to survey (for resources)
kānchēng
to be worthy of being called; can be rated as
kǎnkě
bumpy; rough; full of ups and downs
kǎnkǎn’értán
to speak confidently and fluently
kǎnfá
to fell; to cut down (trees)
kàntái
stands; bleachers; viewing platform
kāngkǎi
generous; liberal (with money); fervent
káng
to carry on the shoulder; to shoulder; to bear
kànghéng
to contend with; to rival; to match
kàngjù
to resist; to defy; to refuse
kàngyì
to protest; to object
kàngzhēng
to struggle against; to fight back
kǎochá
to examine; to test; to investigate
kǎoliáng
to consider; to weigh; consideration
kàolǒng
to draw close; to close in; to move toward
kēkè
harsh; demanding; severe
kēlì
grain; particle; granule
kē
to knock; to bump; to crack (against something)
ké
shell; hard outer covering
kěbēi
sad; pitiful; deplorable
kěbúshi
exactly; that's right; isn't it (agreeing)
kěchéngzhījī
an opportunity to exploit; a chance to take advantage of
kěchǐ
shameful; disgraceful
kěguān
considerable; impressive; substantial
kěguì
valuable; admirable; commendable
kěwèi
it may be said; one could say
kěwù
hateful; detestable; annoying
kěxiǎng’érzhī
it can be imagined; as one can well imagine
kěxiào
funny; ridiculous; laughable
kěyí
suspicious; questionable
kèzhì
to restrain; to control (oneself or emotions)
kèbùrónghuǎn
urgent; brooking no delay
kèhuà
to portray; to depict; to describe vividly
kèkǔ
hardworking; diligent; assiduous
kèyì
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose
kèzhōu-qiújiàn
to act rigidly without adapting to change; to take measures too late
kèfáng
guest room; hotel room
kèjī
passenger plane; airliner
kèliú
passenger flow; customer traffic
kèyùn
passenger transport
kěnqiú
to implore; to beg
kěn
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite into
kēng
pit; hole; to cheat; to swindle
kōngdàngdàng
empty; deserted
kōngdòng
empty; hollow; devoid of content
kōngjiānzhàn
space station
kōngnàn
air disaster; plane crash
kōngxiǎng
to daydream; idle fantasy
kōngxū
empty; hollow (emotionally)
kǒngbù
terrifying; horrible; terror
kǒnghè
to threaten; to intimidate
kòngbái
blank space; gap; blank
kòngxì
gap; space between things; interval
kònggào
to accuse; to charge; to sue
kōu
to dig out with the fingers; to pick; stingy
kǒu’àn
port; border crossing point
kǒubēi
public reputation; word-of-mouth praise
kǒucái
eloquence; ability to speak well
kǒuchī
to stutter; to stammer
kǒujìng
caliber; bore; (figurative) stated standard or line
kǒulìng
password; watchword; spoken command
kǒuqì
tone; manner of speaking; implication
kǒushàor
whistle (the sound or a small device)
kǒutóuchán
pet phrase; catchphrase
kòuchú
to deduct; to subtract
kòuliú
to detain; to hold in custody; to withhold
kòurénxīnxián
thrilling; gripping; deeply moving
kòuyā
to detain; to seize; to hold in custody
kūjié
exhausted; dried up; depleted
kūwěi
withered; dried up; shriveled
kūxiào-bùdé
not know whether to laugh or cry; find something both funny and annoying
kūlong
hole; opening; gap
kǔjìn-gānlái
after suffering comes happiness; hard times give way to good
kǔnàn
suffering; hardship; misery
kǔnǎo
worried; distressed; troubled
kǔsè
bitter and astringent; bitter (in taste or feeling)
kǔxiào
to smile wryly; to force a bitter smile
kǔxīn
painstaking effort; trouble taken; also: painstakingly
kùsì
to closely resemble; to look exactly like
kuādà
to exaggerate; to overstate
kuākuā-qítán
to talk big; to boast endlessly without doing anything
kuāyào
to boast about; to show off
kuǎ
to collapse; to fall down; to break down
kuà
to carry on the arm or shoulder; to sling (a bag) over one's shoulder
kuà
to step across; to stride over; to span
kuàdù
span; range; extent
kuàguó
transnational; multinational; to cross national borders
kuàyuè
to leap over; to surmount; to span across
kuàihuo
happy; cheerful; merry
kuānchang
spacious; roomy
kuānfàn
broad; general; loose (in scope)
kuānguǎng
broad; wide; vast
kuānhòu
generous and kind; tolerant; broad (of shoulders)
kuānkuò
wide; broad (of roads, rivers, etc.)
kuānróng
to tolerate; to be forgiving; tolerant
kuānshù
to forgive; to pardon
kuānsōng
loose; relaxed; not tight; lenient
kuǎndài
to entertain; to treat (guests) hospitably
kuǎnxiàng
sum of money; fund; item of payment
kuāng
basket (made of bamboo, wicker, etc.)
kuáng
crazy; wild; mad; arrogant
kuánghuān
to revel; to celebrate wildly; carnival
kuángrè
fanatical; feverish; crazy (about something)
kuàngkè
to skip class; to be absent from class without leave
kuàngqiě
moreover; besides; furthermore
kuàng
mine; ore; mineral deposit
kuàngcáng
mineral resources; mineral deposits
kuàngchǎn
mineral products; minerals
kuàng
frame; to frame; to draw a box around
kuàngjià
frame; framework
kuīběn
to lose money; to run at a loss
kuīdài
to treat unfairly; to mistreat
kǔn
to tie up; bundle; a bundle
kùnhuò
confused; puzzled; to be perplexed
kùnjìng
difficult position; predicament
kuò
to expand; to enlarge
kuòchōng
to expand; to enlarge; to add to
kuòjiàn
to extend (a building); to expand by construction
kuòsàn
to spread; to diffuse
kuòzhāng
to expand; to extend (territory, influence)
kuòhào
parentheses; brackets
kuòchuò
luxurious; generous with money; lavish
lādòng
to pull; to drive (growth, demand)
lāliàn
zipper; zip fastener
lālǒng
to rope in; to win over (someone)
lālāduì
cheerleading squad; cheerleaders
lǎba
horn; loudspeaker; trumpet
làyuè
the twelfth lunar month
láidiàn
to call (by phone); incoming call
láifǎng
to visit; to pay a visit
láihuí
round trip; to go back and forth; back and forth
láilì
origin; background; history
láilóng-qùmài
the whole story; the ins and outs
láinián
next year; the coming year
láizhī-búyì
hard-won; not easily come by
lánmù
column; section (of a publication or program)
lǎn
to take on; to embrace; to grab
lǎnchē
cable car; ropeway
lǎnde
to not feel like (doing something); to be too lazy to
lànyòng
to abuse; to misuse; to use excessively
lángbèi
in a sorry state; embarrassed; flustered
lángtūn-hǔyàn
to wolf down food; to eat ravenously
lǎngsòng
to recite (aloud with expression); to read aloud
lāo
to scoop up; to fish out; to dredge up
láojià
excuse me; would you mind (helping)
láolèi
tired; exhausted; fatigued
láowù
labor services; service (work)
láogù
solid; firm; secure
láojì
to keep firmly in mind; to remember well
láoláo
firmly; tightly; securely
láosāo
complaint; grumble; grievance
láodao
to chatter; to nag; to talk on and on
lǎobànr
one's old spouse; husband or wife of many years
lǎodà
eldest (child); greatly; very
lǎohuà
to age; to become old; to deteriorate with age
lǎorenjia
old person; elderly person (polite)
lǎoxiāng
fellow townsman; person from the same hometown
lǎozìhao
time-honored brand; old established shop
lào
waterlogged; flooded (from too much rain)
lècǐ-bùpí
to enjoy doing something tirelessly; never tire of it
lèyì
to be willing to; happy; pleased
lèyuán
paradise; amusement park; playground
lēi
to tie tightly; to strangle; to tighten
léizhui
burdensome; a burden; to burden
léitóng
identical; duplicate; strikingly similar
lěijī
to accumulate; to build up gradually
lěijì
to add up; cumulative total
léngjiǎo
edge and corner; sharp edges; (figurative) personal edge
lěngdàn
cold; indifferent; to treat coldly
lěngdòng
to freeze; frozen
lěngkù
cold-hearted; ruthless; callous
lěngluò
to treat coldly; to neglect; deserted
lěngmén
unpopular; little-known; niche
lěngmò
indifferent; apathetic; cold
lěngqì
air conditioning; cold air
lěngquè
to cool down; to cool off
lěngzhàn
cold war; a period of silent hostility between people
lèng
to be stunned; dazed; rashly
lípǔr
far-fetched; way off; outrageous
líqí
bizarre; strange; odd
lǐfú
formal dress; ceremonial robe
lǐjié
etiquette; courtesy; formal manners
lǐshàngwǎnglái
courtesy demands reciprocity; to return a favor
lǐtáng
assembly hall; auditorium
lǐyí
etiquette; protocol; manners
lǐchéngbēi
milestone; landmark
lǐcǎi
to pay attention to; to respond to
lǐhuì
to pay attention to; to bother with; to understand
lǐshì
to handle affairs; council member; director
lǐsuǒdāngrán
as a matter of course; naturally; of course
lǐzhí-qìzhuàng
to be in the right and confident; with justice on one's side
lǐzhì
reason; rational; sensible
lìbùcóngxīn
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak; unable to do what one wants
lìqiú
to strive for; to do one's utmost to
lìsuǒnéngjí
within one's power; as far as one can
lìzhēng
to strive to; to fight for; to argue strongly
lìchéng
course; process; journey (of development)
lìdài
successive dynasties; past generations
lìjiè
all previous (sessions, classes, competitions)
lìlái
always; all along; consistently (in the past)
lìshí
to last (a period of time); lasting
lì’àn
to open a case; to file a case; to register
lìfǎ
to legislate; to make laws
lìfāng
cube (mathematics); cubic (measure)
lìgōng
to render meritorious service; to perform a meritorious deed
lìjiāoqiáo
overpass; interchange bridge
lìtǐ
three-dimensional; solid; (also: stereoscopic)
lìzú
to gain a foothold; to base oneself on
lìzhì
to inspire; to encourage (through stories)
lìbì
advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons
lìhài
gains and losses; stakes; (also: terrible)
lìsuo
nimble; neat; quick and tidy
lìlín
to visit; to attend (a place or event, politely)
liánguàn
coherent; connected; consistent
liánlián
repeatedly; again and again
liánmián
to stretch continuously (of mountains, rain)
liánnián
for years in a row; year after year
liánrèn
to be re-elected; to serve a consecutive term
liánsuǒ
chain (of stores); linked in a chain
liántóng
together with; along with
liányè
overnight; late into the night; to do sth all night
liánxī
to feel tender pity for; to cherish
liánhuān
to have a get-together; to celebrate together
liánluò
to contact; to get in touch; to liaise
liánméng
alliance; league
liánsài
league (sports competition)
liánshǒu
to join hands; to work together
liánjià
cheap; low-priced; inexpensive
liánjié
honest and clean (in public office); free of corruption
liánzhèng
honest and upright; free of corruption
liàn
to refine; to smelt; to temper
liànliàn-bùshě
reluctant to leave; unable to part
liáng
very; indeed (in literary compounds); also: good
liángxìng
benign; positive and healthy
liángshuǎng
cool and pleasant
liǎngkǒuzi
husband and wife; married couple
liǎngqī
amphibious; living both in water and on land
liǎngshǒu
both hands; two ways; a backup plan
liǎngxiàzi
a few skills; some ability
liǎngyì
both wings; both flanks
liàngdiǎn
highlight; bright spot
liànglì
bright and beautiful; radiant
liàngxiàng
to make an appearance; to appear on stage
liàngjiě
to understand and forgive; to make allowances for
liáokuò
vast; wide and open
liáofǎ
therapy; treatment method
liáoxiào
curative effect; efficacy of treatment
liáoyǎng
to recuperate; to convalesce
liáoliáo-wújǐ
very few; only a handful
liáocǎo
sloppy; hasty and careless (of writing or work)
liǎojié
to settle; to bring to an end
liàolǐ
to manage; to handle; cuisine; dish
liězuǐ
to grin; to bare one's teeth
lièjǔ
to list; to enumerate
lièshì
weakness; disadvantage; inferior position
lièzhì
of poor quality; inferior
lièrì
burning sun; scorching sun
lièshì
martyr; fallen hero
liè
to crack; to split; to break open
lièfèng
crack; fissure; to crack open
lièhén
crack; rift (also figurative)
līn
to carry (in one's hand); to lift by the handle
lín
to face; to approach; just before; on the point of
línchuáng
clinical; clinical practice
línjiē
to face the street; street-facing
línjìn
to be close to (in time or place); to approach
lìnsè
stingy; mean with money
líng
effective; quick-witted; spirit
línggǎn
inspiration; creative idea
língjī-yídòng
to have a sudden inspiration; to hit on an idea
língmǐn
sensitive; quick to react
língqiǎo
deft; nimble; skillful
língtōng
well-informed; having quick access to information
língtīng
to listen (respectfully); to hear
língjiàn
part; component; spare part
língshòu
to retail; retail sales
língsuì
fragmented; odds and ends; scraps
língxīng
scattered; sporadic; a few isolated
lǐngduì
to lead a group; team leader; tour leader
lǐnghuì
to understand; to grasp (a meaning or intention)
lǐngjūn
to lead (an industry, team); to be a leader
lǐnglüè
to appreciate; to experience (scenery, charm)
lǐngshì
consul; consular officer
lǐngwù
to grasp; to comprehend; to understand (a meaning or truth)
lǐngxiù
leader (of a group or country)
lǐngyǎng
to adopt (a child or pet)
liū
to slip away; to slide; to sneak
liūda
to stroll; to wander around
liúliàn
to be reluctant to leave; to feel nostalgic about
liúniàn
to keep as a souvenir; to mark the occasion
liúshén
to be careful; to watch out
liúxīn
to pay attention to; to be attentive
liúyì
to pay attention to; to keep an eye on
liúlàng
to wander; to roam; to live as a vagrant
liúlù
to reveal; to show (feelings) unintentionally
liúmáng
hooligan; rogue; thug
liúpài
school (of thought or art); genre; style
liúshī
to be lost; to drain away; to erode
liúshì
to pass; to elapse (of time)
liúshuǐ
running water; turnover; flow of goods
liútǎng
to flow; to run (of liquid)
liúxiàng
direction of flow; to flow toward
liúxuè
to bleed; to shed blood
liúyù
river basin; valley
liúzhuǎn
to circulate; to flow and change
liù
to walk (a dog); to stroll
lóngtóu
faucet; tap; (market) leader
lóngzhòng
grand; solemn; ceremonious
lǒngduàn
to monopolize; monopoly
lǒngtǒng
vague; general; not specific
lǒngzhào
to shroud; to envelop
lǒu
to hug; to embrace; to hold in one's arms
lòumiàn
to show up; to appear in public
lǔwèi
braised food; soy-sauce cooked snacks
lǔmǎng
reckless; rash; impulsive
lùduàn
road section; stretch of road
lùtú
journey; distance to travel
lùzi
way; approach; connections
lùtiān
open-air; outdoors
lùyíng
to camp; to go camping
lǚ
repeatedly; time and again
lǚcì
repeatedly; several times
lǚlǚ
time and again; repeatedly
lǚ
wisp; strand (measure word for hair, smoke, etc.)
lǜdì
green space; greenbelt
luànqībāzāo
in a mess; all mixed up; chaotic
lüèduó
to plunder; to rob; to seize by force
lüè
brief; simple; to omit; slightly
lüèwēi
slightly; a little
lūn
to swing; to brandish; to wave (a tool or weapon)
lúnlǐ
ethics; moral principles
lúnhuàn
to rotate; to take turns; to alternate
lúnkuò
outline; contour; silhouette
lúntāi
tire (of a vehicle)
lùnshù
to discuss; to expound; to explain in detail
lùnzhèng
to prove; to demonstrate; (noun) argument; proof
luōsuo
wordy; long-winded; to chatter on
luóbo
radish; turnip; carrot
luǒ
bare; naked; to be uncovered
luǒlù
to be exposed; to be bare; uncovered
luǒtǐ
naked; nude; naked body
luòyì-bùjué
an endless stream (of people or traffic)
luòchā
drop; difference in height; gap
luòchéng
to be completed (of a building); to be inaugurated
luòhù
to settle; to settle down; to be established (in a place)
luòshí
to carry out; to implement; to put into practice
má
numb; tingling; (of food) spicy and numbing
má
hemp; flax; fiber plant
mábì
to numb; to paralyze; careless; to lull (into false security)
májiàng
mahjong (tile game)
málà
spicy and numbing; hot and peppery
mámù
numb; insensitive; apathetic
mázuì
to anesthetize; anesthesia
mǎhòupào
belated advice; hindsight criticism
mǎlì
horsepower (unit of power)
mǎtǒng
toilet; toilet bowl
máicáng
to bury; to hide; to conceal (deep within)
máifú
to lie in ambush; ambush
máimò
to bury; to obscure; to stifle (talent)
máitóu-kǔgàn
to work hard with one's head down; to toil away
máizàng
to bury (a dead person); to inter
màiluò
network of blood vessels; threads (of an argument); outline
mányuàn
to complain; to blame; to grumble
mán
to hide (the truth); to keep secret from
mǎnhuái
to be full of (feeling); to harbor; a heart full of
mànyán
to spread; to extend; to creep
màn
to overflow; to be all over; free and unrestrained
mànyóu
to roam; to wander; to travel freely
mànxìng
chronic; slow-acting
mánghuo
to be busy working; to bustle about
mángluàn
rushed and disorganized; hectic
mángmù
blind; aimless; without thinking
mángmáng
vast and boundless; endless
mángrán
blank; bewildered; at a loss
máotóu
spearhead; target (of criticism or attack)
màomì
dense; thick (of plants)
màoshèng
lush; flourishing; thriving
màochōng
to pretend to be; to pass oneself off as
màofàn
to offend; to insult; to violate
màomèi
presumptuous; taking the liberty (of asking)
méijìn
boring; uninteresting; to have no strength
méiwán-méiliǎo
endless; without end; going on and on
méizhé
to have no way out; to be at one's wits' end
méizhǔnr
maybe; perhaps; not sure
méi
classifier for small flat objects such as coins, stamps, medals
méikāi-yǎnxiào
to beam with joy; to be all smiles
méijiè
medium; intermediary; vehicle (of communication)
méiqì
coal gas; gas (for cooking)
měidé
virtue; good quality
měihuà
to beautify; to prettify
měimǎn
happy; harmonious; perfect (of life, marriage)
měimiào
wonderful; beautiful; marvelous
měiróng
to improve one's appearance; to have beauty treatment
měiyù
good reputation; fine name
měizhōng-bùzú
a slight flaw in something otherwise perfect
měizīzī
feeling very pleased; smugly happy
mēn
stuffy; stifling; to keep silent; to cover tightly
mēnrè
hot and stuffy; muggy
ménkǎn
threshold; (figurative) entry requirement
ménlu
way; means; connections (to get something done)
mèn
depressed; bored; to keep covered
mēng
to deceive; to fool; to guess blindly
méngfā
to sprout; to germinate; (of ideas) to arise
méngyá
to sprout; sprout; (also: a budding state)
méng
to cover; to deceive; to receive (kindness)
ménglóng
hazy; dim; indistinct
měng
fierce; violent; suddenly
měngliè
violent; fierce; intense
měngrán
suddenly; abruptly
mènghuàn
illusion; dream; dreamlike
mèngmèiyǐqiú
to long for; to dream of
mī
to narrow (the eyes); to squint
mímàn
to fill the air; to spread everywhere
míhuò
confused; puzzled; to confuse; to puzzle
míliàn
to be infatuated with; to be crazy about
míshī
to lose (one's way); to lose (oneself)
míxìn
to be superstitious; superstition; blind faith
mí
riddle; puzzle; mystery
mídǐ
answer to a riddle; solution to a puzzle
mìfāng
secret recipe; secret formula
mìjué
secret (to success); key trick
mìbù
to be densely covered; to be dotted all over
mìfēng
to seal (up); to seal hermetically
miǎnbuliǎo
cannot avoid; will inevitably (happen)
miǎnchú
to exempt from; to remove (a duty, fee)
miǎnde
so as to avoid; lest
miǎnzhí
to dismiss from office; to remove from a post
miǎnlì
to encourage; to urge on
miǎnhuái
to cherish the memory of; to look back on with respect
miànhóng-ěrchì
red in the face (from anger or embarrassment); flushed
miànkǒng
face; facial features
miànmào
appearance; look; face (of a place)
miànmiàn-jùdào
to cover every aspect; thorough in every respect
miànmù-quánfēi
to be changed beyond recognition; to look completely different
miáo
seedling; young plant; shoot
miáotou
sign; early indication; symptom
miáozhǔn
to aim at; to take aim at
miǎoxiǎo
tiny; insignificant
miǎoshì
to despise; to look down on
mièjué
to become extinct; to die out
mièwáng
to be destroyed; to perish; to fall
mièshì
to scorn; to disdain
mínbàn
privately run; nongovernment-run
mínjū
traditional dwelling; local house
mínshēng
people's livelihood
mínshì
civil (legal matters)
mínyì
public opinion; popular will
mínyíng
privately operated; private (enterprise)
mínyòng
civil; for civilian use
mǐnjié
agile; nimble; quick
mǐnruì
keen; sharp; acute
míngcì
ranking; place (in a competition)
míngfùqíshí
worthy of the name; truly deserving
míngguì
rare and precious; expensive
mínglì
fame and fortune; fame and wealth
míngshēng
reputation; name; repute
míngyán
famous saying; well-known quote
míngyì
in the name of; nominal; title
míngyù
reputation; honor; honorary
míngzhù
classic (literary work); famous book
mínglǎng
bright and clear; obvious; cheerful
míngmèi
bright and beautiful (of sunshine, scenery)
míngzhì
wise; sensible; judicious
míng
to cry (of birds or animals); to sound; to ring
míngjì
to keep firmly in mind; to remember always
mìng
to order; to command (someone to do something)
mōsuǒ
to grope; to feel about; to explore by trial
mófàn
model; exemplary; fine example
mó
membrane; film; thin coating
mócā
to rub; friction; conflict
mó
to grind; to rub; to wear down
móhé
to adjust to each other; to run in; to break in
móliàn
to temper; to toughen; to discipline oneself through hardship
mónàn
hardship; suffering; tribulation
mósǔn
to wear out; to wear down; wear and tear
mólì
magic power; charm; fascination
móshù
magic; conjuring; magic tricks
mǒ
to wipe; to smear; to apply; (a measure word for a stroke of paint, etc.)
mǒshā
to blot out; to deny completely; to obliterate
mòrì
doomsday; the end of the world; last day
mòluò
to decline; to fall into decay; declining
mòshōu
to confiscate; to take away
mòdà
greatest; enormous; utmost
mòfēi
could it be that; perhaps (expressing conjecture)
mòmíngqímiào
baffling; inexplicable; unable to make head or tail of it
mòrán
indifferent; apathetic; cold
mòmò-wúwén
unknown; unsung; nameless
mòqì
tacit understanding; implicit coordination; (of two people) in tune
móuhài
to plot to kill; to murder by scheme
móuhuà
to plan; to scheme; to plot
móuqiú
to seek; to strive for
móuqǔ
to try to obtain; to seek (often selfishly)
móushēng
to make a living; to earn a livelihood
mǔ
mu (a unit of land area)
mù’ǒu
puppet; wooden figure
mùbùzhuǎnjīng
to gaze fixedly; without blinking
mùdèng-kǒudāi
to be stunned; dumbfounded
mùdǔ
to witness; to see with one's own eyes
mùzhōng-wúrén
to be arrogant; to look down on everyone
mùyù
to bathe; to be bathed in
mùjuān
to raise funds; to collect donations
mùbēi
tombstone; gravestone
mù
act (of a play); scene; curtain
mùhòu
behind the scenes; backstage
náshǒu
good at; skilled; one's specialty
nàhǎn
to shout; to cry out; to cheer
nàmènr
to be puzzled; to wonder
nàrù
to bring into; to include in; to incorporate into
nǎi
to be; namely; therefore; only then
nǎizhì
and even; and also; up to
nài
to be able to endure; to resist; to last
nàirénxúnwèi
thought-provoking; worth pondering
nàiyòng
durable; long-lasting
nánfāng
the man's side; the groom's family
nányuán-běizhé
to act in a way that defeats one's own purpose; to go south by driving north
nánchù
difficulty; trouble; hardship
nándé yí jiàn
rarely seen; hard to come by
nánguài
no wonder; that explains why; to not blame
nánguān
difficulty; obstacle; hard pass to get through
nánkān
embarrassed; awkward; to embarrass
nánnéng-kěguì
rare and commendable; admirable precisely because it is hard to do
nánwéiqíng
embarrassed; shy; ashamed
nányǐ-zhìxìn
hard to believe; unbelievable
náo
to scratch; to hinder; to yield
nǎohuǒ
annoyed; irritated; angry
nǎoxiū-chéngnù
to fly into a rage out of shame; to become angry after being embarrassed
nǎohǎi
mind; in one's thoughts
nàoshì
to make trouble; to cause a disturbance
nèicún
internal memory; RAM; memory capacity
nèidì
inland; the mainland; interior
nèiháng
expert; expert (in a field); professional
nèimù
inside story; hidden facts; what goes on behind the scenes
nèixiàng
introverted; inward-looking
nèizài
inner; internal; inherent
nèizàng
internal organs; viscera
nèn
tender; soft; young; light (of color)
nénghào
energy consumption
néngnai
ability; capable; skillful
néngrén
capable person; talented person
nítán
mud pit; mire; quagmire
nǐ
to draw up; to draft; to imitate
nǐdìng
to draw up; to draft; to work out
nì
to go against; contrary; adverse
nìjìng
adversity; difficult circumstances
nìxíng
to go the wrong way; to drive against traffic
nìmíng
anonymous; to remain anonymous
nìshuǐ
to drown; to be drowning
niánjūn
annual average; yearly average
niánlún
tree ring; annual ring
niánmài
old; elderly; aged
niánxiàn
fixed number of years; time limit
nián
sticky; glutinous; to stick
niǎn
to drive away; to chase out; to catch up with
niànniàn-búwàng
to keep thinking about; to never forget
niàntou
thought; idea; intention
niáng
mother; mom; young woman
niàngzào
to brew; to make (wine, vinegar); to create gradually
niē
to pinch; to knead; to hold between fingers
níngjìng
peaceful; quiet; tranquil
níng
to twist; to wring; to pinch hard
nínggù
to solidify; to coagulate; to freeze
níngjié
to condense; to form by cooling; to coagulate
níngjù
to gather together; to condense (into); to embody
níngshì
to gaze at; to stare fixedly
nǐng
to twist; to wring; to screw
nìngkě
would rather; better to
nìngyuàn
would rather; prefer to
niǔqū
to distort; to twist; to warp
niǔtóu
to turn one's head; to turn around
niǔzhuǎn
to turn around; to reverse; to change (a situation)
nónglì
lunar calendar; traditional Chinese calendar
nóngmíngōng
migrant worker
nóngsuō
to concentrate; to condense
nóngyù
rich; strong (of flavor or smell); deep; intense
nóngzhòng
thick; heavy; strong
nòngxū-zuòjiǎ
to practice fraud; to play false
nǚfāng
the bride's side; the woman's side
nuǎnhōnghōng
nice and warm; warm and cozy
nüèdài
to abuse; to mistreat
nuòyán
promise; word (of honor)
ōudǎ
to beat up; to assault
ǒutù
to vomit; to throw up
pā
to lie on one's stomach; to bend over
pāibǎn
to make the final decision; to decide
pāimài
to auction; to sell at auction
páichá
to investigate one by one; to check thoroughly
páichì
to reject; to exclude; to be hostile to
páihángbǎng
ranking list; chart
páihuái
to pace back and forth; to wander; to hover (around a level)
páizhào
license plate; license; permit
pàibié
faction; school of thought; group
pàiqiǎn
to send; to dispatch
pān
to climb; to clamber; to seek connections
pāndēng
to climb; to scale (a mountain, height)
pānshēng
to climb steadily; to rise continuously
pánsuan
to calculate; to plan; to figure out
pánxuán
to circle; to spiral; to hover
pàn
to judge; to decide; to sentence
pànchǔ
to sentence (someone); to impose a penalty
pàndìng
to determine; to judge; to decide
pànjué
court judgment; verdict; to rule
pàn
to hope for; to look forward to; to long for
pànnì
rebellious; rebellion; to rebel
pángrén
other people; bystanders
pāoqì
to abandon; to throw away
páo
to dig; to plane (wood)
pǎo lóngtào
to play a minor role; to be a bit player
pèidài
to wear (an ornament or accessory)
pèifāng
to make up a recipe; recipe; formula
pèijiàn
parts; accessories
pèijué
supporting role; minor character
pèizhì
to configure; to allocate; configuration
pēngjī
to attack (verbally); to criticize strongly
pēngtiáo
to cook (food); cooking
péng
shed; canopy; awning
péngbó
vigorous; flourishing; thriving
péngchéng-wànlǐ
a bright future; a long and successful career ahead
péngpài
surging; turbulent; (of emotions) stirred up
péngzhàng
to expand; to swell; to inflate
pěngchǎng
to show up to support; to cheer on; to patronize
pèng dīngzi
to hit a snag; to meet with a rebuff
pèngqiǎo
by chance; as it happens; coincidentally
pīfā
to wholesale; wholesale
pīpàn
to criticize; to critique; criticism
pīlù
to disclose; to reveal; to make public
pī
to chop; to split; to cleave
píbèi
tired out; exhausted; weary
píjuàn
tired; weary; fatigued
pǐpèi
to match; to be compatible; matching
pìgu
buttocks; bottom; rear
pìměi
to be comparable to; to rival; to match
pìjìng
quiet and secluded; remote and peaceful
pìrú
for example; such as
piānzi
film; movie; (X-ray) plate
piān
to lean; inclined; deliberately; unfortunately
piān’ài
to favor; to have a special preference for
piānchā
deviation; error; discrepancy
piānlí
to deviate from; to drift away from
piānpáng
radical (of a Chinese character); component
piānpì
remote; out-of-the-way
piānpiān
unexpectedly; contrary to expectations; just (so happened)
piānxiàng
to favor; bias; inclination
piānyuǎn
remote; far and out-of-the-way
piānfú
length (of an article); space; extent
piànduàn
fragment; excerpt; clip
piāobó
to wander; to lead a wandering life
piāofú
to float; to drift on the surface
piāoliú
to drift; to go rafting
piāofú
to float; to hover in the air
piāoyáng
to flutter; to wave in the wind
piàofáng
box office (ticket sales)
piě
to cast aside; to skim off; a left-falling stroke (in Chinese characters)
pīnbó
to struggle hard; to strive
pīnjiē
to splice together; to piece together
pīnmìng
to risk one's life; desperately; with all one's might
pínfá
poor; lacking; meager
pínqióng
poor; impoverished
pínpín
repeatedly; frequently
pǐndé
moral character; virtue
pǐnwèi
taste; refinement; grade
pǐnwèi
to taste and appreciate; to savor; taste (in art or life); (also: to ponder)
pǐnxíng
conduct; behavior and character
pìn
to hire; to engage; to betroth
pìnrèn
to appoint; to engage (someone to a post)
pìnyòng
to employ; to hire
píngdàn
plain; ordinary; dull
píngfáng
single-story house; bungalow
pínghé
mild; gentle; peaceful
píngjià
to stabilize prices; fair price; parity
píngmiàn
plane; flat surface
píngrì
ordinary days; weekdays; usually
píngtǎn
flat; smooth; even
píngwěn
steady; smooth; stable
píngxī
to calm down; to subside; to quiet (a dispute)
píngxíng
parallel; to be parallel
píngyōng
mediocre; ordinary; undistinguished
píngdìng
to evaluate and decide; to assess
píngpàn
to judge; to pass judgment on
píngshěn
to review and evaluate; review (as a noun)
píngwěi
judge; member of a review panel
píngzhèng
proof; evidence; voucher
píngbì
to block; to shield; to screen out
píngzhàng
barrier; protective screen
píngshuǐ-xiāngféng
to meet by chance like duckweed on water; a chance encounter
pō lěngshuǐ
to pour cold water on; to dampen someone's enthusiasm
pō
quite; rather; considerably
pòbùjídài
unable to wait; eager; impatient
pòhài
to persecute; to oppress
pòshǐ
to force; to compel
pò’àn
to solve a case; to crack a case
pòchú
to break down; to do away with (old customs, ideas)
pòjiě
to crack; to solve; to decipher
pòjiù
old and worn; shabby
pòlì
to make an exception; to break a rule
pòliè
to rupture; to break apart; (of relations) to break down
pòmiè
to be shattered; to vanish (of hopes, dreams)
pòsuì
to break into pieces; shattered; broken
pòlì
boldness; courage and decisiveness
pūkè
playing cards; poker
pūmiàn’érlái
to blow into one's face; to hit one in the face (of wind, smell, feeling)
pūlù
to pave a road; to pave the way
púsà
Bodhisattva; a kind, merciful person
pǔshí
plain; simple and honest; unpretentious
pǔ
score; music notation; to compose (music); a rough idea
qīzuǐ-bāshé
all talking at once; with everyone chipping in
qī
to infuse; to brew (tea)
qīliáng
dreary; desolate; miserable
qīpàn
to look forward to; to long for
qīfu
to bully; to treat badly
qīzhà
to defraud; fraud; deception
qī
paint; lacquer; to paint
qīhēi
pitch-black; very dark
qīqiao
odd; strange; fishy
qíxīn-xiélì
to work together with one heart; to make joint efforts
qíguān
wonder; spectacular sight
qímiào
wonderful; marvelous; amazing
qítè
peculiar; unusual; strange
qíshì
to discriminate against; discrimination
qídǎo
to pray; to say a prayer
qíqū
rugged; uneven; rough
qípáo
qipao; cheongsam (a traditional Chinese dress)
qǐtǎo
to beg; to go begging
qǐyǒucǐlǐ
outrageous; how unreasonable
qǐtú
to attempt; to try; an attempt
qǐchéng
to set off; to depart; to start a journey
qǐdí
to enlighten; to inspire
qǐméng
to teach the basics; to give a first education
qǐyòng
to start using; to put into use
qǐbù
to start out; to get going
qǐcǎo
to draft; to draw up
qǐchéng
to set out; to leave on a trip
qǐfú
to rise and fall; to undulate
qǐhòng
to jeer; to make a disturbance; to gang up on someone noisily
qǐjìn
energetic; with great enthusiasm
qǐsù
to sue; to bring a lawsuit
qìliú
airflow; air current
qìněi
to be discouraged; to lose heart; disheartened
qìpài
impressive style; grand; imposing
qìpò
boldness of vision; grandeur
qìsè
complexion; healthy look
qìshì
momentum; imposing manner
qìxī
breath; smell; flavor
qìxiàng
weather conditions; atmosphere
qìquán
to abstain; to give up a right
qìjī
turning point; opportunity
qìyuē
contract; agreement
qìcái
equipment; apparatus
qìguān
organ (of the body)
qìjù
utensil; tool; appliance
qìxiè
apparatus; instrument (esp. medical or sports)
qìzhòng
to think highly of; to value (someone)
qiǎ
to get stuck; to jam; card
qiàtán
to negotiate; to discuss (business)
qiàdào-hǎochù
just right; perfect
qiàqiǎo
by chance; as it happens
qiàrú-qífèn
appropriate; just right; fitting
qiānbiàn-wànhuà
ever-changing; countless changes
qiānfāng-bǎijì
to try every possible way; by all means
qiānjūn-wànmǎ
a mighty army; thousands of troops and horses
qiānjūn-yífà
in the nick of time; hanging by a thread
qiānzī-bǎitài
in a thousand different shapes; in all their variety
qiān
to move (to another place); to change
qiānjiù
to accommodate; to give in to
qiānxǐ
to migrate; to move from place to place
qiānyí
to move; to migrate; to relocate
qiānchě
to involve; to drag in
qiānguà
to worry about; to miss (someone) with concern
qiānshè
to involve; to concern
qiāntóu
to take the lead; to head up
qiānzhì
to tie down; to hold back; to restrain
qiān
a label; a tag; a slip (of paper)
qiānshǔ
to sign (an official document)
qiānyuē
to sign a contract
qiánbèi
senior; older generation; predecessor
qiánchéng
future prospects; a bright future
qiánfù-hòujì
to advance one after another; to fight on without letup
qiánrèn
predecessor; former (holder of a post)
qiánsuǒwèiyǒu
unprecedented; never seen before
qiántái
front desk; reception
qiánwúgǔrén
unprecedented; without parallel in history
qiánxī
eve; the time just before an important event
qiánxiàn
front line; frontline
qiányán
frontier; leading edge
qiánchéng
pious; devout; sincere
qiáncái
money and property; wealth
qiánfú
to hide; to lurk; to lie dormant
qiánnéng
potential; latent ability
qiánrù
to slip into; to sneak into; to dive into (water)
qiánshuǐ
to dive; to go diving
qiánxīn
to devote oneself to; to concentrate on
qiányí-mòhuà
to influence imperceptibly; to exert a subtle influence
qiánzài
potential; latent
qiǎnxiǎn
plain; easy to understand
qiǎnzé
to condemn; to denounce
qiànquē
to lack; to be short of; shortcoming; deficiency
qiàntiáo
IOU; written note of debt
qiànyì
apology; regret; sense of guilt
qiāng
to choke (on food or water); to irritate the throat
qiāngbì
to execute by firing squad; to shoot dead
qiāng
cavity (of the body); accent; tune; tone of voice
qiángjiā
to impose; to force (something) on someone
qiángjìng
strong; powerful; vigorous
qiángshì
strong position; strength; powerful (position)
qiángxiàng
strong point; strength; forte
qiángxíng
forcibly; by force
qiángyìng
tough; firm; unyielding
qiángzhàn
to seize; to occupy by force
qiángzhì
to force; to compel; compulsory
qiǎngduó
to snatch; to grab; to plunder
qiǎngjié
to rob; to mug; robbery
qiǎngyǎn
eye-catching; striking; conspicuous
qiàng
to choke (from smoke or fumes); to irritate
qiāozhà
to extort; to blackmail
qiáocuì
haggard; worn; thin and pale from worry
qiǎohé
coincidental; a coincidence
qiàomén
trick; knack; smart way of doing something
qiào
to stick up; to raise; to curl upward
qiào
to pry; to lever open
qiēchú
to remove (by surgery); to excise
qiēcuō
to compare notes; to learn from each other by discussion
qiēhuàn
to switch; to toggle
qiě
and; moreover; for now
qièjì
to be sure to remember; to keep firmly in mind
qièjì
to avoid by all means; must not
qièshēn
personal; firsthand; of direct concern to oneself
qièqǔ
to steal; to secretly obtain
qièyì
comfortable; pleasant; cozy
qiè’érbùshě
to keep working with perseverance; to persevere unremittingly
qīnpèi
to admire; to respect
qīnfàn
to infringe on; to violate; to encroach
qīnhài
to harm; to damage (rights, interests, health)
qīnlüè
to invade; aggression
qīnquán
to infringe on rights; to violate copyright
qīnzhàn
to seize; to encroach on; to occupy unlawfully
qīnhélì
approachability; affinity; friendliness
qīnjìn
close; intimate; to get close to
qīnrè
affectionate; warm; to be intimate with
qīnshēn
personal; firsthand
qīnshēng
one's own (child or parents); biological
qīnshǒu
personally; with one's own hands
qīnyǎn
with one's own eyes; personally (see)
qín-qí-shū-huà
music, chess, calligraphy and painting (traditional arts)
qíngōng-jiǎnxué
to work part-time to support one's studies
qínjiǎn
hardworking and thrifty; industrious and frugal
qínkuai
hardworking; diligent
qǐnshì
dormitory; dorm room
qīnglài
to favor; to think highly of
qīngtóngqì
bronze ware; bronze vessel
qīng’éryìjǔ
easy to do; effortless
qīngmiè
to despise; to scorn; contemptuous
qīngshì
to look down on; to underestimate
qīngwēi
slight; mild; minor
qīngxíng
light; lightweight
qīngdǎo
to pour out; to topple; to admire greatly
qīngjiā-dàngchǎn
to lose one's entire fortune; to be ruined financially
qīngsù
to pour out (one's feelings); to confide
qīngxiāo
to dump (goods); to sell at a very low price
qīngxié
to lean; to tilt; to slope
qīngchè
clear; transparent (of water or eyes)
qīngchú
to clear away; to remove; to eliminate
qīngcuì
clear and crisp (of sound); fresh and crisp (of food)
qīngdān
list; checklist; inventory
qīngjìng
quiet; peaceful; free from disturbance
qīngliáng
cool and refreshing; pleasantly cool
qīngxīn
fresh (of air, style, etc.); refreshing
qíngbào
intelligence; information (often secret)
qíngbúzìjīn
cannot help (doing something); unable to restrain one's feelings
qíngdiào
mood; atmosphere; emotional appeal
qínghuái
feelings; sentiments; attachment
qíngjié
complex; deep-seated feeling; emotional attachment
qíngjìng
situation; context; circumstances
qínglǐ
reason; sense; what is reasonable
qíngrén
lover; sweetheart
qíngshāng
emotional intelligence; emotional quotient
qíngyì
friendship; friendly feelings
qíngyuàn
to be willing to; would rather
qǐngshì
to ask for instructions; to request guidance
qìngdiǎn
celebration; ceremony
qìnghè
to congratulate; to celebrate
qìngxìng
to feel lucky; to rejoice
qiūlíng
hills; hilly land
qiútóng-cúnyì
to seek common ground while reserving differences
qiúxué
to pursue one's studies; to seek an education
qiúyī
to seek medical treatment
qiúzhèng
to seek confirmation; to verify; to try to prove
qūjiān
interval; range; section
qūqū
trivial; insignificant; mere
qūxiàn
curve; curved line
qūzhé
winding; complicated; full of twists and turns
qūdòng
to drive; to propel; to motivate
qūzhú
to drive out; to expel; to deport
qūfú
to surrender; to yield; to give in
qūyú
to tend toward; to be moving toward
qǔyì
folk performing arts; traditional vocal arts
qǔcái
to draw material from; to base on
qǔdì
to ban; to outlaw; to shut down
qǔ’érdàizhī
to take someone's place; to replace
qǔjīng
to learn from others' experience; to go on a pilgrimage for scriptures
qǔjué
to depend on; to be decided by
qǔnuǎn
to warm oneself; to keep warm
qǔshèng
to win; to gain victory
qǔxiào
to make fun of; to laugh at; to tease
qùchú
to remove; to get rid of
qùchù
place to go; whereabouts; destination
qùxiàng
whereabouts; destination; direction taken
quāntào
trap; snare; trick
quānzi
circle; social circle; ring
quánhéng
to weigh; to balance; to consider carefully
quánwēi
authority; authoritative
quánxiàn
authority; permission; access rights
quányì
rights and interests
quánfāngwèi
all-around; comprehensive; in all directions
quánjú
the overall situation; the whole picture
quánlìyǐfù
to go all out; to do one's utmost
quánnéng
all-around; versatile; able to do everything
quánshēnxīn
wholeheartedly; with body and soul
quánxīn-quányì
wholeheartedly; with all one's heart
quánshì
to interpret; to explain; to give meaning to
quán
fist; boxing; (to punch)
quàngào
to advise; to warn; advice
quànshuō
to persuade; to talk someone into
quànzǔ
to dissuade; to talk someone out of
quēkǒu
gap; breach; shortfall
quēshī
lack; deficiency; to be missing
quēxí
to be absent; to miss (a meeting, class)
quèqiè
exact; precise; definite
quèxìn
to be certain; to firmly believe
quèzáo
conclusive; solid; irrefutable (evidence)
quèzhěn
to confirm a diagnosis; to be diagnosed
ránfàng
to set off (fireworks, firecrackers); to light and let off
ránqì
fuel gas; natural gas
rányóu
fuel oil; petroleum fuel
rǎng
to shout; to yell; to make a fuss
ràngbù
to make a concession; to give in
ráo
to spare; to let off; to forgive
ráoshù
to forgive; to pardon
rǎoluàn
to disturb; to disrupt; to upset
ràoxíng
to make a detour; to go around
ràoyuǎnr
to go the long way; roundabout; far out of the way
rě
to provoke; to offend; to attract (trouble)
rècháo
upsurge; wave; craze
rèdài
the tropics; tropical zone
rèlèi-yíngkuàng
eyes brimming with tears; tears of joy welling up
rèténgténg
steaming hot; piping hot
rèxiāo
to sell well; to be in great demand
rèzhōng
to be very fond of; to be enthusiastic about
réncì
person-time; number of visits (of people)
réngé
personality; character; dignity
rénjiān
the human world; this world
rénpǐn
moral character; integrity
rénqíng
human feelings; favor; social courtesy
rénshēn
personal (safety, freedom); of the person
rénshǒu
manpower; staff; hands
rénwén
humanities; human culture
rénxuǎn
candidate; choice of person
rényuánr
popularity with people; good relations with others
rénzào
man-made; artificial
réncí
merciful; kind; benevolent
rěnnài
to endure; to be patient; to put up with
rěnxīn
to have the heart to; to bear to
rènzhèng
to certify; to authenticate; certification
rèn
to appoint; to hold (a post); no matter (how/who); any
rènmìng
to appoint; to nominate (to a post)
rènqī
term of office; tenure
rènxìng
willful; capricious; headstrong
rènyì
arbitrarily; at will; random; arbitrary
rènzhí
to hold a post; to serve (in a position)
rènzhòng-dàoyuǎn
the task is heavy and the road is long; a long and demanding undertaking
rènxìng
toughness; resilience; tenacity
rìchéng
schedule; agenda; itinerary
rìfùyírì
day after day; day in and day out
rìqū
to be increasingly; to gradually become (more so)
rìxīn-yuèyì
to change rapidly; to be renewed with each passing day
rónghuò
to win (an honor or award); to be honored with
róngxìng
honored; privileged
róngyào
glory; honor; glorious
róngguāng-huànfā
to look radiant; glowing with health and energy
róngmào
appearance; looks; facial features
róngnà
to hold; to accommodate; to have room for
róngrěn
to tolerate; to put up with
róngxǔ
to permit; to allow
róngyán
face; facial appearance
róngjiě
to dissolve; to melt into a liquid
róng
to melt; to blend; to fuse
róngqià
harmonious; on good terms
róngzī
to raise funds; financing
rǒngcháng
long-winded; tediously long
rúchī-rúzuì
spellbound; fascinated; intoxicated
rúqī
as scheduled; on time
rúshí
truthfully; as it really is
rúyī
consistent; unchanging; the same throughout
rúyì
as one wishes; satisfactory
rúyuànyǐcháng
to have one's wish fulfilled; to get what one wanted
rùchǎng
to enter a venue; to go in
rùchǎngquàn
admission ticket; entry ticket
rùqīn
to invade; to intrude
rùshǒu
to start from; to begin with; to get started on
ruǎnruò
weak; feeble; soft (of character or body)
ruìxuě
auspicious snow; timely snow (a good omen)
rùn
to moisten; to lubricate; moist; smooth
ruò
if; supposing; (literary) like; as if
ruògān
some; several; a number of
ruòshì
if; supposing that
ruòshì
disadvantaged; weak (group); vulnerable
ruòxiàng
weak point; weakness; weak subject
sā
to scatter; to sprinkle; to let go; to throw off
sāhuǎng
to lie; to tell a lie
sài
to compete; to race; match; competition
sàichē
to race cars; car racing; racing car
sàijì
season (of a sports league)
sàipǎo
to run a race; footrace
sānfān-wǔcì
again and again; repeatedly; time and again
sānjiǎo
triangle; triangular
sānwéi
three-dimensional; 3D
sànbù
to spread; to scatter; to disseminate
sànluò
to scatter; to be strewn about; to fall loosely
sǎngyīn
voice; vocal quality
sàngshēng
to lose one's life; to be killed
sāoluàn
disturbance; riot; unrest
sāorǎo
to harass; to disturb
sǎochú
to clean up; to sweep away; to clear out
sǎomù
to sweep a grave; to visit and tidy a grave (to honor the dead)
sǎoxìng
disappointing; to spoil one's mood
sǎozi
older brother's wife; sister-in-law
sēngrén
monk; Buddhist monk
shādú
to remove viruses; to disinfect (computer)
shāhài
to kill; to murder
shātān
beach; sandy shore
shā
yarn; gauze; sheer fabric
shāi
to sieve; to sift; to screen
shāichá
to screen; to screen-check
shānchuān
mountains and rivers; landscape
shānlǐng
mountain ridge; mountain range
shānzhài
mountain village; (of goods) counterfeit, knockoff
shāndòng
to incite; to stir up
shǎnshuò
to twinkle; to flicker; to sparkle
shànyì
goodwill; kind intention
shànzì
without authorization; on one's own initiative
shànyǎng
to support (one's parents or elders)
shāngcán
to be disabled; disability
shānggǎn
sad; sorrowful; sentimental
shāng nǎojīn
to be a headache; to be troublesome
shāngshì
condition of an injury; extent of injury
shāngfàn
street vendor; small trader
shānggǔ
merchants; traders
shāngjī
business opportunity
shāngtǎo
to discuss; to deliberate
shāngyì
to consult; to discuss and decide
shāngyòng
commercial; for business use
shǎngshí
to appreciate; to think highly of
shàngbànchǎng
first half (of a game or show)
shàngbào
to report to a higher level
shàngcéng
upper level; upper class
shàngchǎng
to take the field; to appear (in a game)
shànggǎng
to take up a post; to start work
shànghuǒ
to get inflamed; to suffer from excessive internal heat
shàngkōng
in the sky; overhead
shàngrèn
to take office; to assume a post
shàngsù
to appeal (to a higher court)
shàngtiáo
to raise (prices, rates); to transfer upward
shàngxiàn
upper limit; cap
shàngxíng
to go upward; (of trains) to run toward the capital
shàngyǎn
to stage; to put on (a performance)
shàngyǐn
to become addicted; to get hooked
shàngyìng
to be shown; to be released (of a film)
shàngyóu
upper reaches (of a river); upstream; advanced position
shàng
still; yet; to esteem; also: and (formal)
shàngqiě
even (so); let alone
shāo
to bring along; to pass on (a message)
shāohuǐ
to burn down; to destroy by fire
shāohòu
a little later; shortly after
shāoshāo
slightly; a little
shǎobuliǎo
cannot do without; will inevitably have
shàonǚ
young girl; teenage girl
shào
whistle; sentry post
shēchǐ
luxurious; extravagant
shēwàng
to hope for too much; an extravagant hope
shé
to break; to snap; to lose (money) in business
shè
to set up; to establish; to design
shèdìng
to set; to configure; a setting
shèfǎ
to try hard to; to manage to
shèhuì zhǔyì
socialism; socialist
shèjiāo
social interaction; socializing
shètuán
club; student society; association
shèliè
to read widely in; to dabble in; to cover (many fields)
shèxián
to be suspected of; to be a suspect in
shēnbàn
to apply to host (an event); to bid for
shēnbào
to declare; to report (to authorities); to apply for
shēnlǐng
to apply for and receive; to claim
shēnsù
to appeal; to lodge a complaint; to state one's case
shēnshǒu
to reach out (with one's hand); to stretch out one's hand
shēnsuō
to stretch and contract; to expand and shrink; flexibility
shēnzhāng
to uphold; to promote (justice); to stand up for
shēnbùyóujǐ
unable to control oneself; against one's will
shēnjià
social status; market value; price (of a person's worth)
shēnqū
body; figure (of a person)
shēnyǐng
figure; silhouette; form of a person
shēnzi
body; health (of one's body)
shēnyín
to groan; to moan
shēnshì
gentleman; refined and courteous (of a man)
shēn’ào
profound; abstruse; hard to understand
shēnchén
deep; profound; (of sound) low and deep; reserved (of a person)
shēnhuà
to deepen; to intensify; to further (reform, cooperation)
shēnqiè
deep; heartfelt; profound
shēnqíng
deep feeling; deep affection; affectionate
shēnqíng-hòuyì
deep friendship; profound affection
shēnrù-rénxīn
to take root in people's hearts; to be deeply loved
shēnsī
to think deeply; to ponder
shēnsuì
deep; profound; far-reaching
shēnzào
to pursue further study; to further one's education
shénqì
proud look; spirited; arrogant
shénqíng
expression; look (on one's face)
shéntài
manner; expression; bearing
shénxiān
immortal; fairy; celestial being
shěn
to examine; to review; to try (a case)
shěnchá
to examine; to censor; to review
shěndìng
to examine and approve; to finalize after review
shěnhé
to audit; to verify; to check
shěnjì
to audit; to examine accounts officially
shěnlǐ
to hear (a case); to try in court
shěnpàn
to try; to bring to trial; judgment
shěnpī
to examine and approve; to approve officially
shěnshì
to examine closely; to look at carefully
shèn
to seep; to ooze; to leak through
shèntòu
to permeate; to seep into; to infiltrate
shènzhòng
cautious; careful; prudent
shēnghuá
to sublimate; to rise to a higher level; to be elevated
shēngzhí
to appreciate (in value); to rise in value
shēngchǎnxiàn
production line
shēngjī
vitality; life; vigor
shēnglǐ
physiology; physiological
shēngmìngxiàn
lifeline; line of life
shēngpà
to fear; to be afraid that; for fear that
shēngpíng
one's whole life; lifetime; biography
shēngqián
before death; during one's lifetime
shēngshū
unfamiliar; out of practice; rusty
shēngsǐ
life and death; critical; vital
shēngxiào
to take effect; to become effective
shēngyá
career; professional life
shēngyìng
stiff; harsh; unnatural
shēngyù
to give birth; to bear children; to reproduce
shēngchēng
to claim; to assert; to allege
shēngmíng
to declare; to state publicly; a statement; a declaration
shēngshì
momentum; force; impressive scale (of an activity)
shēngwàng
reputation; prestige; standing
shēngyù
reputation; good name; fame
shēngchù
livestock; farm animals; domestic animals
shéngzi
rope; string; cord
shěnglüè
to omit; to leave out; to abbreviate
shěngshì
to save trouble; to be convenient; to simplify matters
shèngxián
sages and wise men; the wise of antiquity
shèngchū
to win; to come out on top; to emerge victorious
shèngfù
victory or defeat; the outcome; win or lose
shèngrèn
to be competent for; to be qualified for; to be up to (a job)
shèngchǎn
to be rich in; to abound in; to produce abundantly
shèngdà
grand; magnificent; spectacular
shènghuì
grand gathering; great event; spectacular occasion
shèngkāi
to be in full bloom; to blossom
shèngqì-língrén
arrogant and overbearing; domineering
shèngqíng
great kindness; warm hospitality; generous offer
shèngxià
midsummer; the height of summer
shèngxíng
to be in fashion; to prevail; to be widespread
shèngyàn
grand banquet; feast
shīchuán
to be lost (of a skill or tradition); to no longer be passed down
shīkòng
to lose control; to get out of control
shīlǐ
to be impolite; to commit a breach of etiquette
shīlì
to suffer a defeat; to lose (a match, election, etc.)
shīlíng
to stop working; to malfunction; to fail
shīluò
to feel lost; disappointed; a sense of loss
shīmíng
to go blind; to lose one's sight
shīshì
to have an accident; to crash
shītài
to lose one's composure; to behave improperly
shīxiào
to become invalid; to stop being effective; to expire
shīzōng
to go missing; to disappear
shīfàn
teacher training; normal school
shīzhǎng
teachers and elders; one's teacher (respectful)
shīzī
teaching staff; faculty; quality of teachers
shīgōng
to carry out construction; to build
shījiā
to exert; to impose; to bring to bear (pressure, influence)
shīxíng
to put into effect; to implement; to carry out
shīyā
to pressure; to put pressure on
shīzhǎn
to put to use; to display (one's talents or skills)
shīrùn
moist; damp; humid
shíduàn
period of time; time slot
shí’ér
from time to time; sometimes
shí gé
after an interval of (time)
shíhǎo-shíhuài
sometimes good, sometimes bad; changeable
shíjié
season; time of year
shímáo
fashionable; trendy
shíshí
at all times; constantly
shíshì
current events; current affairs
shízhuāng
fashionable clothing; fashion
shídì
on the spot; on-site (field)
shíhuà-shíshuō
to speak the truth; to be frank
shíkuàng
live broadcast; what is actually happening
shíshì-qiúshì
to seek truth from facts; to be realistic
shítǐ
entity; physical (as opposed to online)
shíwù
real object; physical item
shísù
food and lodging; board and lodging
shǐwúqiánlì
unprecedented; without precedent in history
shǐhuan
to order about; to use (a tool, a person)
shǐzhě
messenger; envoy; emissary
shǐ
excrement; poop; dung
shìqì
morale; fighting spirit
shìwēi
to demonstrate; to protest; to show force
shìyì
to signal; to gesture; to hint
shìdài
generation after generation; for generations
shìgù
worldly wisdom; sophistication; worldly
shìjiān
the world; this world
shìrén
people of the world; everyone; the public
shìchǎng jīngjì
market economy
shìzhí
market value; market capitalization
shìbì
certainly will; inevitably; will surely
shìbùkědāng
irresistible; unstoppable
shìtou
momentum; trend; tendency
shìjì
deeds; achievements; notable acts
shìtài
state of affairs; situation; developments
shìwùsuǒ
office; firm (of a lawyer, accountant, etc.)
shìyí
matters; affairs (to be handled)
shìhòu
to wait on; to look after; to attend to
shìdiǎn
to run a pilot program; pilot project
shìtan
to probe; to test out; to sound out
shìxíng
to try out; to put into trial use
shìchá
to inspect; to visit (an area or project)
shìjiǎo
angle of view; perspective
shìxiàn
line of sight; gaze; attention
shìyě
field of vision; outlook; scope
shìfēi
right and wrong; quarrel; gossip
shìliàng
an appropriate amount; in moderation
shìshí
timely; at the right time
shìshì
to pass away; to die
shìhào
hobby; habit; addiction
shōufù
to recover; to recapture (lost territory)
shōugē
to harvest; to reap; to cut and gather (crops)
shōuliǎn
to restrain oneself; to weaken; to fade
shōuliú
to take in; to give shelter to
shōumǎi
to buy over; to bribe; to purchase
shōushìlǜ
viewership rating; TV ratings
shōusuō
to shrink; to contract; to tighten
shōuyǎng
to adopt; to take in and raise
shōuyīnjī
radio (receiver)
shōuzhī
income and expenditure; revenue and spending
shǒudòng
manual; hand-operated
shǒujiǎo
hands and feet; limbs; (sneaky) movement
shǒuqiāng
pistol; handgun
shǒutóu
on hand; at the moment (regarding money or work)
shǒuwàn
wrist; skill; tact
shǒuyì
craftsmanship; skill; handicraft
shǒuzhǎng
palm (of the hand)
shǒuhòu
to wait for; to keep watch over
shǒuhù
to guard; to protect; to watch over
shǒuxìn
to keep one's word; to be trustworthy
shǒuzhū-dàitù
to wait idly for a windfall; to trust to chance
shǒuchuàng
to originate; to be the first to create
shǒufǔ
capital city (of a province or region)
shǒufù
down payment; first installment
shǒunǎo
head of state; leader
shǒushì
jewelry; ornaments
shǒuxí
chief; leading; head (of a group)
shòuchǒng-ruòjīng
to be overwhelmed by a favor; to feel flattered and surprised
shòucuò
to suffer a setback; to be frustrated
shòuhài
to be harmed; to fall victim
shòujīng
to be frightened; to get a shock
shòukǔ
to suffer hardship; to endure hardship
shòulǐ
to accept and handle (a case, application)
shòupiàn
to be deceived; to be cheated
shòuyì
to benefit; to profit
shòuyì-fěiqiǎn
to benefit a great deal
shòuzuì
to endure hardship; to have a hard time
shòuquán
to authorize; to give authorization
shòuyǔ
to award; to confer; to grant
shūjì
secretary (of a party or organization); clerk
shūqíng
to express emotion; lyrical
shūniǔ
hub; key junction; pivot
shūlǐ
to comb out; to sort out; to straighten out
shūchàng
comfortable; happy and relaxed
shūzhǎn
to stretch out; to unfold; relaxed and comfortable
shūdǎo
to guide; to clear (traffic, emotions)
shūhu
to neglect; to be careless about
shūsàn
to evacuate; to scatter; scattered; sparse
shūtōng
to clear (a blockage); to mediate
shūyuǎn
distant; to become distant; to drift apart
shūxuè
to transfuse blood; blood transfusion
shūyè
to give an IV; intravenous drip
shú
to redeem; to buy back; to atone for
shǔxiàng
Chinese zodiac sign
shǔxìng
attribute; property; characteristic
shǔyī-shǔ’èr
one of the very best; among the top few
shǔguāng
dawn; first light of day; hopeful sign
shùfù
to tie up; to restrict; to bind
shùshǒu-wúcè
to be at one's wits' end; to have no way out
shùshāo
treetop; tip of a branch
shùlì
to stand upright; to erect; to set up
shù’é
amount; sum (of money)
shuāxīn
to refresh; to renew; to update
shuǎ
to play; to play with; to show off (a skill)
shuǎlài
to act shamelessly; to play dirty; to go back on one's word
shuāijiǎn
to weaken; to decay; to diminish
shuāijié
to fail; to break down (of an organ or body function)
shuāiluò
to decline; to go downhill
shuāituì
to decline; to deteriorate
shuāijiāo
to fall down; to trip; to wrestle
shuǎi
to swing; to fling; to throw off; to leave behind
shuài
to lead; to command
shuān
to tie up; to fasten with a rope
shuàn
to rinse; to swish; to cook by dipping in boiling water
shuāngbiān
bilateral; two-sided
shuāngxiàng
two-way; bidirectional
shuāngyíng
to benefit both sides; win-win
shuǎng
refreshing; comfortable; pleased; (of a person) straightforward
shuǎngkuai
straightforward; frank; readily
shuǐchǎn
aquatic products; seafood
shuǐdī-shíchuān
dripping water wears through stone; persistence pays off
shuǐjīng
crystal; rock crystal
shuǐlì
water conservancy; irrigation works
shuǐluò-shíchū
the truth comes out in the end; everything becomes clear
shuǐqì
water vapor; moisture
shuǐtǔ
water and soil; natural environment; climate
shuǐyù
waters; body of water; water area
shuǐyuán
water source; source of water
shuǐzhǎng-chuángāo
when the water rises, the boat rises too; things improve along with their base
shuìshōu
tax revenue; taxation
shuìwù
tax affairs; taxation
shùnchā
trade surplus; favorable balance
shùnchàng
smooth; fluent; unhindered
shùncóng
to obey; to submit to; obedient
shùnlǐ-chéngzhāng
following naturally; logical and natural
shùnlù
on the way; along the way; convenient route
shùnqízìrán
let nature take its course; go with the flow
shùnshì
taking advantage of the situation; following the trend
shùnshǒu
convenient; handy; in passing; smoothly
shùnxīn
satisfactory; going well; pleasing
shùnyán
to postpone; to extend in sequence
shùnyìng
to comply with; to conform to; to adapt to
shuōbushàng
cannot say for sure; not really
shuōhuǎng
to lie; to tell a lie
shuōqíng
to plead for someone; to intercede
shuòguǒ
great achievements; outstanding results
sīfǎ
to administer justice; judicature
sīkōng-jiànguàn
a common sight; nothing new
sīlìng
commander; commanding officer
sī
silk; thread; a tiny bit
sīháo
the slightest bit; in the least
sīlì
privately run; private (of schools, etc.)
sīshì
private matter; personal affair
sīxià
in private; privately
sīyíng
privately owned; private (business)
sīyǒu
to be privately owned; private
sīzì
without permission; on one's own
sīqián-xiǎnghòu
to think it over carefully; to weigh the pros and cons
sīsuǒ
to think deeply; to ponder
sīxù
train of thought; thoughts and feelings
sǐxīn
to give up hope; to stop hoping
sìfāng
four directions; all sides
sìmiàn-bāfāng
all directions; from every side
sìtōng-bādá
well-connected in all directions; easily accessible
sìzhī
the four limbs; arms and legs
sìcéng-xiāngshí
to seem familiar; to have a sense of déjà vu
sìshì-érfēi
apparently right but actually wrong; specious
sìjī
to wait for an opportunity; to watch for a chance
sìyǎng
to raise; to breed (animals)
sìwú-jìdàn
unscrupulous and reckless; without any scruples
sōngchí
relaxed; loose; slack
sōngxiè
slack; relaxed; to slacken (one's effort)
sǒngyǒng
to instigate; to egg someone on
sǒng
to shrug; to tower; to raise up
sǒnglì
to tower; to stand tall
sòngbié
to see someone off; to bid farewell
sòngxíng
to see someone off; to give a farewell
sōuchá
to search; to ransack
sōujiù
to search and rescue
sōuxún
to search for; to look for
sūxǐng
to wake up; to regain consciousness; to come back to life
sū
crisp; flaky; short (of pastry); soft and crumbly
sú
common; popular; vulgar; worldly
súchēng
to be commonly called; a common name; popular term
súhuà
common saying; proverb
súyǔ
folk saying; proverb; idiom
sùkǔ
to complain; to pour out one's troubles
sùqiú
to appeal; to demand; an appeal; a demand
sùshuō
to tell; to relate; to pour out (feelings)
sùsòng
lawsuit; litigation; to litigate
sùzhū
to resort to; to appeal to
sù
vegetarian; plain; white; basic element
sùbùxiāngshí
to have never met before; to be strangers to each other
sùcái
source material; material (for creative work)
sùshí
vegetarian food; to eat vegetarian
sùyǎng
accomplishment; cultivation; literacy; good breeding
suànjì
to calculate; to scheme; to plot against; to reckon
suànshù
to count; to keep one's word
suànzhàng
to settle accounts; to get even with someone
suíchù kě jiàn
can be seen everywhere
suíjí
immediately afterward; soon after
suíshēn
carried on one's person; portable
suíshí-suídì
anytime and anywhere
suíxīnsuǒyù
to follow one's inclinations; to do as one pleases
sǔnrén-lìjǐ
to harm others for one's own benefit
suō
to shrink; to contract; to draw back
suōjiǎn
to reduce; to cut down
suōshuǐ
to shrink (in water); to shrink in value
suōyǐng
miniature; epitome
suǒshǔ
belonging to; subordinate (unit)
suǒwèi
so-called; what is called
suǒzài
location; place where something is
suǒzuò-suǒwéi
what one has done; one's deeds
suǒpéi
to claim compensation; to demand damages
suǒqǔ
to ask for; to demand; to obtain
suǒxìng
simply; just; might as well
suǒsuì
trivial; petty; fragmentary
suǒdìng
to lock; to lock onto; to fix; to confirm
tā
to collapse; to cave in; to sink
tà
to step on; to tread; to stamp
tāi
pregnancy; (measure word for births) litter, pregnancy; tyre
tāi’ér
fetus; unborn baby
tàipíng
peaceful; tranquil; free from trouble
tàishì
situation; trend; posture; state of affairs
tàidǒu
leading authority; master; luminary
tān
to be greedy; to covet; greedy
tānchī
gluttonous; fond of eating
tānlán
greedy; avaricious
tānwū
to embezzle; to be corrupt; corruption
tān
to spread out; to set up (a stall); stall; (measure word for something spread out)
tān
to be paralyzed; to collapse; to go limp
tānhuàn
to be paralyzed; to break down; paralysis
tán
altar; earthen jar; (figurative) circle, field (of art, sports)
tánjí
to speak of; to mention; to touch on
tǎnbái
frank; honest; to confess; to admit
tǎnchéng
honest; frank; open
tǎnkè
tank (military vehicle)
tǎnrán
calm; unperturbed; at ease
tǎnshuài
frank; candid; straightforward
tǎnyán
to state frankly; to admit openly; frank statement
tàn
to explore; to stretch out; to inquire
tàncè
to survey; to probe; to detect
tànjiū
to investigate; to explore; to probe into
tànqīn
to visit relatives; to go home to see family
tànqiú
to seek; to pursue; to search for
tànwàng
to visit; to call on (someone)
tànxiǎn
to explore; to go on an adventure
táng
hall; main room; (measure word for classes, lessons)
tǎng
to drip; to flow; to shed (tears, sweat)
tāo yāobāo
to pay out of one's own pocket; to foot the bill
tāotāo-bùjué
to talk on and on; to pour out words in a steady stream
táobì
to avoid; to evade; to escape from
táoshēng
to escape with one's life; to flee for survival
táowáng
to flee; to go into exile; to run away
táocí
ceramics; pottery and porcelain
táoyě
to cultivate; to mold (one's character or mind)
táozuì
to be intoxicated; to be enchanted; to revel in
táo
to wash (rice, sand); to dredge; to buy (secondhand goods online)
tǎo
to ask for; to beg for; to demand
tǎohǎo
to curry favor with; to ingratiate oneself; to please
tǎojià-huánjià
to bargain; to haggle over the price
tècǐ
hereby; for this purpose (used in formal notices)
tèlì
special case; exception
tèquán
privilege; special right
tèyāo
to specially invite; specially invited
tèzhì
to make specially; specially made
tèzhì
special quality; distinctive trait
téngài
to love dearly; to dote on
téng
to clear out; to vacate; to make room
téngwàn
vine; climbing plant
tīchú
to remove; to eliminate; to weed out
tíbá
to promote; to raise to a higher position
tígāng
outline; summary of main points
tíjí
to mention; to refer to
tíliàn
to extract; to refine; to distill
tímíng
to nominate; to put forward a name
tísù
to speed up; to increase speed
tíxīn-diàodǎn
to be very worried; to be on tenterhooks
tíyì
to propose; to suggest; proposal; suggestion
tǐcái
genre; literary form
tǐliàng
to show understanding for; to make allowances for
tǐmiàn
dignity; face; respectable; decent
tǐnéng
physical fitness; physical ability
tǐpò
physique; physical constitution
tǐtài
posture; body shape
tǐtiē
considerate; thoughtful; to show concern for
tǐzhì
system; structure (of an organization or state)
tǐzhì
physique; physical constitution
tì
to shave; to cut (hair)
tìbǔ
to substitute; substitute (player)
tìhuàn
to replace; to substitute
tiāncháng-dìjiǔ
enduring as heaven and earth; everlasting
tiāndì
heaven and earth; world; field
tiānfèn
natural talent; gift
tiānfù
gift; natural talent; gifted
tiānjīng-dìyì
right and proper; perfectly justified
tiānlúnzhīlè
family happiness; joy of family life
tiānqiáo
pedestrian overpass; footbridge
tiānshēng
innate; born with; natural
tiāntáng
paradise; heaven
tiānxìng
nature; natural disposition
tiánjiān
in the fields; among the fields
tiányě
fields; open country
tiányuán
fields and gardens; pastoral countryside
tiánměi
sweet; pleasant (of voice, smile, sleep)
tiánmì
sweet; happy (of life, love)
tiánbǔ
to fill (a gap); to make up for
tiánchōng
to fill; to stuff; to pad
tiāoti
to be picky; to nitpick
tiáokuǎn
clause; article; term
tiáolǐ
orderliness; organization; logic
tiáolì
regulations; rules; ordinance
tiáohé
harmonious; to reconcile; to mediate
tiáojì
to adjust; to vary (for relief); to balance
tiáojiě
to mediate; to reconcile
tiáokǎn
to tease; to joke about; to mock playfully
tiáokòng
to regulate; to control and adjust
tiáoliào
seasoning; condiment
tiáoshì
to debug; to test and adjust (equipment)
tiǎo
to pick out; to choose; to nitpick
tiǎobō
to stir up trouble; to sow discord
tiǎoxìn
to provoke; to challenge defiantly
tiàowàng
to gaze into the distance; to look far ahead
tiàocáo
to change jobs; to job-hop
tiàodòng
to beat; to throb; to pulsate
tiàosǎn
to parachute; to skydive
tiēqiè
apt; appropriate; fitting
tiězi
post; online message
tīngcóng
to obey; to follow (advice, orders)
tíngbó
to anchor; to berth; to moor
tíngdùn
to pause; to stop briefly
tíngfàng
to park; to leave (a vehicle) standing
tíngyè
to close down; to suspend business
tíngzhì
to stagnate; to come to a standstill
tǐngbá
tall and straight; upright
tōngbào
to notify; to report; a notice
tōngchàng
unobstructed; smooth; fluent
tōngchē
to open to traffic
tōnggào
to announce publicly; a public notice
tōnghóng
bright red; very red
tōnghuò péngzhàng
inflation
tōngjī
to be wanted (by police); to put on a wanted list
tōngshùn
smooth and coherent; fluent (of writing)
tōngsú
popular; easy to understand
tōngtōng
all; entirely; completely
tōngxiāo
all night; overnight
tóngbāo
fellow countryman; compatriot; sibling
tóngbǐ
year-on-year; compared with the same period
tóngbù
to keep pace; to be in step; synchronized
tóngděng
equal; of the same level
tónggǎn
the same feeling; agreement
tónghuǒ
accomplice; partner in crime; to join together
tóngméng
alliance; to form an alliance
tóngqī
the same period; corresponding period
tóngrén
colleague; people of the same profession
tóngzhì
comrade; (same-sex) gay person
tóngzhōu-gòngjì
to pull together in times of trouble; to be in the same boat
tǒngchóu
to plan as a whole; to coordinate overall
tǒngtǒng
all; entirely; completely
tǒngzhì
to rule; to govern; to dominate
tǒng
to poke; to stab; to expose (a matter)
tǒng
tube; cylinder; a tube-shaped container
tòngxīn
heartbroken; distressed; grieved
tōukuī
to peep; to spy on secretly
tōulǎn
to be lazy; to slack off
tóuhào
number one; top; chief
tóutiáo
headline; top news story
tóutóu-shìdào
clear and logical; speaking in a well-organized way
tóuxián
title; rank; designation
tóubèn
to go to seek shelter or help from; to turn to for refuge
tóufàng
to put (into a market); to place; to release
tóugǎo
to submit a piece of writing; to contribute (an article)
tóujī
congenial; agreeable (of conversation); to speculate (for profit)
tóushè
to project; to cast (light, a shadow); to throw (onto)
tóushēn
to devote oneself to; to throw oneself into
tóuxiáng
to surrender; to give up
tòuchè
thorough; penetrating; clear
tòuqì
to let air through; to breathe freely
tòuzhī
to overdraw; to overdraw one's account; to overstrain
tū
protruding; raised; convex
tūxiǎn
to highlight; to make prominent
tūjī
to make a sudden attack; to do a rush job
tūpòkǒu
breakthrough point; breach
tūrú-qílái
sudden; unexpected; arising abruptly
tūwù
abrupt; sudden; towering
túxíng
graphic; figure; shape
túzhǐ
blueprint; drawing; plan
túláo
to be in vain; futile effort
tú
to paint; to smear; to spread on
túshā
to massacre; to slaughter
tǔshēng-tǔzhǎng
born and raised locally; native to a place
tǔcáo
to complain about; to poke fun at; to roast
tuánhuǒ
gang; criminal group
tuánjù
to reunite; to gather together (with family)
tuányuán
group member; League member
tuīchóng
to highly praise; to hold in esteem
tuīcí
to decline; to turn down (an offer, invitation)
tuīduàn
to infer; to deduce
tuīfān
to overturn; to overthrow; to reverse
tuīlǐ
to reason; to make inferences
tuīlùn
to deduce; a deduction; inference
tuīqiāo
to weigh and refine (wording); to deliberate carefully
tuīsuàn
to calculate; to work out by reckoning
tuīxiè
to shirk; to evade (responsibility)
tuīxuǎn
to elect; to nominate by vote
tuīyí
to elapse; to pass (of time); to change over time
tuífèi
decadent; dispirited; run-down
tuìbù
to fall behind; to decline; to regress
tuìhuà
to degenerate; to deteriorate; to atrophy
tuìhuí
to return; to send back; to give back
tuìquè
to retreat; to shrink back; to flinch
tuìràng
to yield; to give way; to make concessions
tuìsuō
to shrink back; to flinch; to draw back
tuìyì
to retire from military service; to retire (from a sport)
tūntūntǔtǔ
hesitant in speech; stammering; evasive
tún
buttocks; bottom; rear
tuō
to hold in the palm; to support; to entrust; also: a tray
tuōfù
to entrust; to leave in someone's care
tuōlěi
to be a burden to; to drag down; to hold back
tuōqiàn
to be in arrears with; to default on; to owe (payment)
tuōjié
to become disconnected; to be out of touch; to be out of step
tuōkǒu’érchū
to blurt out; to say without thinking
tuōlí
to separate from; to break away from; to be divorced from
tuōluò
to fall off; to come off; to shed
tuōshēn
to get away; to free oneself; to extricate oneself
tuōyǐng’érchū
to stand out from the crowd; to emerge as outstanding
tuó
to carry on the back (of a person or animal)
tuǒ
proper; appropriate; settled; ready
tuǒdàng
proper; appropriate; well arranged
tuǒshàn
proper; appropriate; well-handled
tuǒxié
to compromise; to give in
tuòkuān
to widen; to broaden
tuòzhǎn
to expand; to extend; to develop
tuòqì
to despise; to cast aside with contempt
wājué
to dig; to excavate; to unearth
wāku
to mock; to make fun of; to taunt
wǎ
tile (for roofs); pottery
wǎjiě
to collapse; to disintegrate; to break down
wāiqū
to distort; to misrepresent
wàiháng
layperson; amateur; (adj) unprofessional; inexpert
wàijí
foreign nationality; of foreign citizenship
wàixiàng
outgoing; extroverted
wàixīngrén
alien; extraterrestrial
wàiyuán
outside help; foreign aid; (sports) foreign player
wàizài
external; outward; extrinsic
wàizī
foreign capital; foreign investment
wán
pill; small ball; (measure word for pills)
wánzi
ball-shaped food; meatball; fish ball
wánbèi
complete; well-equipped; fully provided
wánbì
to finish; to be completed
wánhǎo
intact; undamaged; in good condition
wánnòng
to play with; to toy with; to resort to (tricks)
wánshuǎ
to play; to have fun
wányìr
thing; gadget; plaything
wángù
stubborn; obstinate; die-hard
wánpí
naughty; mischievous
wǎn
to roll up (sleeves); to hold (hands); to pull
wǎnhuí
to recover; to save (a situation); to win back
wǎnjiù
to save; to rescue; to remedy
wǎnnián
old age; later years; twilight years
wǎnqī
late stage; late period
wǎnxiá
sunset glow; evening clouds
wǎnxī
to feel sorry for; to regret; to sigh over
wànfēn
extremely; very much
wànnéng
all-purpose; universal; omnipotent
wànwàn
absolutely; under no circumstances
wànwú-yìshī
no risk of failure; perfectly safe
wāngyáng
vast expanse of water; boundless ocean
wángyáng-bǔláo
to mend the fold after the sheep are lost; better late than never
wángcháo
dynasty; royal house
wángpái
trump card; ace; best weapon
wǎngdiǎn
branch; service outlet
wǎngmín
netizen; internet user
wǎngcháng
as usual; in the past
wǎngrì
former days; the past
wǎngshì
past events; the past
wàngxiǎng
to vainly hope; delusion; wishful thinking
wàng
flourishing; brisk; prosperous
wàngjì
peak season; busy season
wàngshèng
vigorous; exuberant; flourishing
wàngyuǎnjìng
telescope; binoculars
wēijí
to endanger; to threaten; to put at risk
wēijí
critical; in a dangerous crisis
wēifēng
awe-inspiring appearance; imposing; majestic
wēilì
power; might; destructive force
wēishè
to deter; to intimidate
wēiwàng
prestige; high standing
wēixìn
prestige; authority; standing
wēi
slightly; a little; faintly
wēibùzúdào
negligible; too small to mention
wēiguān
microscopic; micro-level
wēimiào
subtle; delicate; tricky
wēiruò
faint; weak; feeble
wēishēngwù
microorganism; microbe
wēiwēi
slightly; faintly; a little
wēixíng
miniature; micro; tiny
wéirén
to behave; to conduct oneself; personality
wéibèi
to violate; to go against; to break
wéiyuē
to break a contract; to default
wéizhāng
to break traffic or other regulations
wéiguān
to gather around and watch; to look on
wéiqiáng
surrounding wall; enclosure wall
wéidú
only; alone (of all others)
wéiquán
to defend one's rights; to protect rights
wěizào
to forge; to fake; to falsify
wěizhuāng
to disguise; to pretend; disguise
wěiqì
exhaust gas; tailpipe emissions
wěishēng
ending; final stage; coda
wěiwǎn
tactful; mild; indirect
wěiyuán
committee member; council member
wěiyuánhuì
committee; commission
wěisuō
to shrink; to atrophy; to decline
wèishì
satellite TV channel
wèimiǎn
rather; a bit too; somewhat
wèizhīshù
unknown number; unknown quantity; uncertainty
wèizi
seat; place; position
wèijīng
MSG; monosodium glutamate
wèisuō
to shrink back; to flinch
wèiyǎng
to feed; to raise (animals)
wèiláo
to reward with gifts or kind words; to comfort and thank
wèiwèn
to express sympathy and concern; to console
wēnchà
temperature difference; temperature range
wēnshì
greenhouse; hothouse
wēnxí
to review; to go over (lessons)
wēnxīn
warm and cozy; sweet
wén
writing; text; language; culture
wénmáng
illiterate person; illiteracy
wénpíng
diploma; certificate of education
wénrén
man of letters; scholar; writer
wényǎ
elegant; refined; gentle
wěnhé
to match; to be consistent with; fitting
wěnluàn
disordered; chaotic; irregular
wěn
steady; stable; to steady
wěngù
firm; stable; to make firm
wěnjiàn
steady and reliable; prudent
wěntuǒ
safe and reliable; prudent
wěnzhòng
steady; calm and dependable
wènhòu
to greet; to send regards
wènshì
to come out; to be published; to appear
wō
nest; den; to bend; (measure word for litters)
wò
to lie down; to lie (of animals)
wòpù
sleeping berth; sleeper (on a train)
wūyún
dark cloud; black cloud
wūhuì
dirty; filthy; filth
wūmiè
to slander; to smear
wūyè
to sob; to whimper; to whine
wūxiàn
to frame; to falsely accuse
wúbǐ
incomparable; matchless; extremely
wúbiān-wújì
boundless; vast and endless
wúbù
all without exception; none but
wúcháng
free of charge; unpaid; gratuitous
wúcóng
to have no way (to do something); unable to
wúdí
invincible; unmatched; unbeatable
wúdòngyúzhōng
indifferent; unmoved; aloof
wúfēi
nothing but; simply; merely
wúgū
innocent; guiltless; an innocent person
wúgù
without cause; for no reason
wúguān-jǐnyào
of no importance; insignificant; trivial
wúhuà-kěshuō
to have nothing to say; to be speechless
wújìyúshì
of no help; to no avail; useless
wújiā-kěguī
homeless; with no home to return to
wújiàzhībǎo
priceless treasure; invaluable asset
wújīng-dǎcǎi
listless; in low spirits; without energy
wúkěhòufēi
understandable; not blameworthy; beyond reproach
wúkěnàihé
to have no choice; helpless; resigned
wúlài
rascally; shameless; a scoundrel; a rogue
wúlǐ
unreasonable; unjustified
wúlì
powerless; unable; weak
wúlùn-rúhé
in any case; no matter what
wúnéng
incompetent; incapable
wúnéngwéilì
powerless; unable to help
wúqíng
ruthless; heartless; cruel
wúqióng
infinite; endless
wúsuǒshìshì
to have nothing to do; to idle about
wúsuǒzuòwéi
to accomplish nothing; to be ineffective
wútiáojiàn
unconditional; without conditions
wúwēi-búzhì
meticulous; attentive in every way
wúxíng
invisible; intangible; imperceptibly
wúxū
need not; no need to
wúyì
to have no intention; unintentionally
wúyōu-wúlǜ
carefree; free from worry
wúyuán
to have no chance to; not fated to
wúzhī
ignorant; uneducated
wǔguān
the five sense organs; facial features
wǔhú-sìhǎi
all corners of the country; from far and wide
wǔhuā-bāmén
varied; of all kinds
wǔlì
military force; armed force
wǔxiá
martial arts (fiction, films)
wǔzhuāng
armed forces; arms; to arm
wǔrǔ
to insult; to humiliate
wùgōng
to work (as a laborer); to do manual work
wùshí
to be practical; pragmatic
wùliú
logistics; distribution
wùměi-jiàlián
good quality at a low price; cheap and cheerful
wùsè
to look for; to seek out (a suitable person or thing)
wùzhèng
material evidence
wùzī
supplies; goods and materials
wùdǎo
to mislead; to lead astray
wùqū
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; error zone
xīyáng
setting sun; evening sun; (figurative) declining years
xīdú
to take drugs; to use narcotics
xīnà
to absorb; to take in; to recruit
xīrì
former days; in the past
xīshēng
to sacrifice; to give up
xīxī-xiāngguān
closely linked; intimately connected
xīluò
to mock; to jeer at; to taunt
xīhan
rare; scarce; to care about; to cherish
xīqí
strange; curious; unusual
xīshǎo
few; scarce; sparse
xīlì
sharp; incisive; keen
xīzhǐ
tin foil; aluminum foil
xīxī-rǎngrǎng
bustling; crowded with people
xīhuǒ
to stall; to turn off the engine; (of a fire) to go out
xīmiè
to go out; to extinguish; to put out
xīxiào
to laugh and play; to joke around
xí
mat; seat; banquet; (measure word for banquets or seats)
xíwèi
seat (in a parliament, committee, etc.)
xíjī
to attack; to raid; to strike suddenly
xǐlǐ
baptism; a severe test or trial
xǐchūwàngwài
overjoyed; delighted beyond expectation
xǐhào
to like; to be fond of; preference
xǐjiǔ
wedding banquet; wedding wine
xǐ-nù-āi-lè
joy, anger, sorrow and happiness; the full range of emotions
xǐqìng
festive; joyous; a happy occasion
xǐtáng
wedding candy (given to guests)
xǐwén-lèjiàn
well-liked; loved by the public
xǐyángyáng
joyful; cheerful; beaming
xìnì
fine and smooth; delicate; detailed
xìwēi
tiny; slight; subtle
xiā
to be blind; blindly; to talk nonsense
xiá’ài
narrow (in space); narrow-minded; limited
xiáxiǎo
narrow and small; cramped
xiázhǎi
narrow; cramped; limited
xiácī
flaw; blemish; defect
xiáqū
area under one's jurisdiction; district
xiàbànchǎng
second half (of a game or performance)
xiàchǎng
end; fate (usually bad); next round
xiàdá
to issue; to transmit (orders, instructions)
xiàdiē
to fall; to drop (in price or value)
xiàhuá
to slide down; to decline
xiàjí
lower level; subordinate
xiàlìng
to give orders; to order
xiàluò
whereabouts; to fall; to drop
xiàshǒu
to start doing; to set about; to strike
xiàshǔ
subordinate; underling
xiàtái
to step down; to leave office; to get off the stage
xiàtiáo
to lower; to reduce (prices, rates)
xiàxíng
to go down; downward (movement, trend)
xiàyìshí
subconscious; instinctively; by reflex
xiàyóu
downstream; lower reaches (of a river)
xiàzhuì
to fall down; to drop; to sink
xiàhu
to scare; to frighten; to bluff
xiàrén
scary; frightening; frighteningly
xiānhè
red-crowned crane; fairy crane
xiānnǚ
fairy; female immortal
xiānfēng
pioneer; vanguard; trailblazer
xiānlì
precedent; earlier example
xiāntiān
innate; inborn; congenital
xiān
to lift; to raise; to turn over
xiānqǐ
to lift up; to set off; to stir up
xiānhuó
fresh and alive; vivid; lively
xiānměi
delicious; tasty; fresh and flavorful
xiānxuè
fresh blood; blood
xiánhuà
gossip; idle talk; to chat
xiánzhì
to leave idle; to lie unused
xián
string (of an instrument); chord
xiánjiē
to connect; to link up; to join
xiánqì
to dislike and avoid; to be picky about; to look down on
xiányí
suspicion; suspected involvement
xiǎn’éryìjiàn
obvious; clearly evident; it is easy to see that
xiǎnhè
illustrious; prominent; of high status
xiǎnlù
to show; to reveal; to become visible
xiǎnshìqì
monitor; display screen
xiǎnxiàn
to appear; to emerge; to become manifest
xiǎnxìng
dominant; explicit; visible (trait)
xiǎnyǎn
conspicuous; eye-catching; noticeable
xiǎnwéirénzhī
little known; rarely known by people
xiànchéng
ready-made; ready to use
xiànrèn
to currently hold (a post); current; incumbent
xiànxíng
currently in force; existing; current
xiàndìng
to limit; to restrict; to set a limit on
xiàntiáo
line; contour; lines (in drawing)
xiànfǎ
constitution (of a country)
xiàn
to sink; to get stuck; to be caught in
xiànhài
to frame; to set up; to make a false charge against
xiàn
to offer; to donate; to present
xiāngqīn
fellow villagers; local people
xiāngxia
countryside; rural area
xiāngbàn
to accompany each other; to be together
xiāngfǔ-xiāngchéng
to complement each other; to be mutually reinforcing
xiāngjì
one after another; in succession
xiāngjìn
similar; close to
xiāngshí
to get to know each other; acquaintance
xiāngtí-bìnglùn
to mention in the same breath; to compare as equals
xiāngtōng
to be connected; to communicate with each other
xiāngyù
to meet; to encounter
xiāngyuē
to agree to meet; to make an appointment
xiāngliào
spice; seasoning
xiāng
to inlay; to set; to embed
xiāngqiàn
to inlay; to embed; to set
xiángjìn
detailed; thorough
xiánghé
peaceful and auspicious; serene
xiǎngyòng
to enjoy (food, a meal); to have the use of
xiǎngyǒu
to enjoy (a right, reputation, etc.); to possess
xiǎngliàng
loud and clear; resounding
xiǎngyìng
to respond to; to answer (a call); response
xiǎngfāng-shèfǎ
to try every possible way; to do everything one can
xiàngdǎo
guide (a person); to guide
xiànglái
always; all along; consistently
xiàngmào
appearance; looks; facial features
xiàngyàng
presentable; decent; up to standard
xiāo
to peel (with a knife); to pare; to whittle
xiāo
to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate
xiāochén
depressed; downhearted; low in spirits
xiāomó
to while away; to pass (time); to wear down
xiāoqiǎn
to relax; to pass the time; diversion
xiāotiáo
depressed; sluggish; bleak (economy, business)
xiāohuǐ
to destroy (by burning, etc.); to dispose of
xiāosǎ
natural and unrestrained; elegant and free
xiāozhāng
arrogant and aggressive; blatantly overbearing
xiǎocài-yìdié
a piece of cake; an easy task
xiǎochǒu
clown; fool; ridiculous person
xiǎokàn
to underestimate; to look down on
xiǎokāng
comfortably well-off; moderately prosperous
xiǎopǐn
short comic sketch; short performance piece
xiǎorén
petty person; mean person; (also: a small person)
xiǎoxīn-yìyì
very carefully; with great caution
xiàojìng
to show filial respect to; to give (gifts) to elders
xiàoshùn
to be filial and obedient to one's parents
xiàoxiàng
portrait; likeness
xiàofǎng
to imitate; to follow the example of
xiàolì
to serve; to work for; effectiveness
xiàoyì
benefit; economic returns; effectiveness
xiédìng
agreement; to reach an agreement
xiéshāng
to negotiate; to consult and discuss
xiétóng
to work together; to coordinate
xiézuò
to cooperate; to work jointly
xié
evil; wicked; unhealthy (of ideas or trends)
xiéchí
to hold someone hostage; to seize and coerce
xiéshǒu
to join hands; to work together
xiězhào
portrayal; true reflection; to portray
xiè
to leak; to let out; to release (gas, water, emotion)
xièlòu
to leak (gas, liquid, information)
xièlòu
to disclose; to reveal (secrets, information)
xièqì
to lose heart; discouraged; to deflate
xiè
to flow swiftly; to have diarrhea
xiè
to unload; to remove; to take apart
xièrèn
to step down from office; to leave a post
xièzài
to uninstall (software); to unload
xièjué
to politely refuse; to decline
xīn’ān-lǐdé
to feel at ease and justified; with a clear conscience
xīnbìng
a worry on one's mind; a hidden trouble
xīncháng
heart; kindheartedness; disposition
xīndé
what one has learned; insights; reflections
xīngān-qíngyuàn
to be perfectly willing; of one's own accord
xīnhuāng
to feel nervous; to panic; to feel palpitations
xīnjí-rúfén
burning with anxiety; extremely worried
xīnlíng-shǒuqiǎo
clever and skillful with one's hands
xīnshēng
innermost thoughts; heartfelt voice
xīnshì
something weighing on one's mind; private worries
xīnsi
thoughts; mood; attention; idea
xīnsuān
to feel sad; bitter; heartbroken
xīnxiǎng-shìchéng
may all your wishes come true
xīnxiōng
breadth of mind; tolerance; heart
xīnxuè
painstaking effort; heart and blood
xīnyǎnr
mind; intention; a petty nature; cleverness
xīnyì
kindly feelings; regard; token of affection
xīnqín
hardworking; industrious; painstaking
xīnsuān
bitter; miserable; hardship
xīnwèi
gratified; pleased and comforted
xīnxīn-xiàngróng
thriving; flourishing; prosperous
xīncháo
fashionable; trendy; new trend
xīnchén-dàixiè
metabolism; the new replacing the old
xīnchūn
the new spring; the beginning of the new year
xīnqí
new and strange; novel
xīnshēng
newborn; newly arrived; new student
xīnchóu
pay; salary and benefits
xìndài
credit; credit loan
xìnyǎng
to believe in; faith; belief
xìnyù
reputation; credibility
xīngfènjì
stimulant; performance-enhancing drug
xīngjiàn
to build; to construct (on a large scale)
xīnglóng
prosperous; thriving (of business)
xīngshèng
prosperous; flourishing
xīngwàng
prosperous; flourishing
xīngjí
star rating; star-level
xīngzuò
constellation; star sign
xīng
fishy; smelling of blood or fish
xíngshì
criminal (as opposed to civil)
xíngshǐ
to exercise (a right, power); to perform (a duty)
xíngzhèng
administration; administrative
xíngxíngsèsè
of all kinds; various; diverse
xíngyǐng-bùlí
always together; inseparable
xǐngmù
eye-catching; striking; conspicuous
xǐngwù
to come to realize; to wake up to the truth
xìnggāo-cǎiliè
in high spirits; cheerful and excited
xìngzhì
interest; mood (to do something)
xìngcún
to survive; to be a survivor
xìnghǎo
fortunately; luckily
xìngkuī
fortunately; thanks to
xìngmiǎn
to escape (misfortune); to narrowly avoid
xìngmìng
life (of a person); one's life
xìngqíng
temperament; disposition; character
xìngshì
surname; family name
xiōng
fierce; ferocious; ominous
xiōngcán
cruel and savage; brutal
xiōng’è
fierce and evil; ferocious
xiōnghěn
fierce and malicious; ruthless
xiōngměng
fierce; violent (of animals or forces)
xiōngshǒu
murderer; killer
xiōngyǒng
to surge; to be turbulent (of waves, emotions)
xiōnghuái
to keep in mind; to harbor (ambitions, feelings); mind; breadth of mind
xiōngyǒuchéngzhú
to have a well-thought-out plan; to be confident of success
xiónghòu
solid and abundant; substantial (of strength, capital)
xióngwěi
grand; magnificent; majestic
xióngxìng
male (of animals or plants)
xiūkè
shock (medical); to go into shock
xiūmián
to be dormant; to sleep (of animals, machines)
xiūxiǎng
don't even think about it; not a chance
xiūyǎng
to rest and recuperate; to convalesce
xiūbǔ
to mend; to patch up; to repair
xiūcháng
slender; long and graceful
xiūyǎng
cultivation; good breeding; accomplishment
xiūzhèng
to correct; to revise; to amend
xiūchǐ
shameful; ashamed; a sense of shame
xiūkuì
ashamed; embarrassed
xiùlì
beautiful; elegant (of scenery or handwriting)
xiùměi
graceful and beautiful; picturesque
xiùshǒu-pángguān
to stand by and look on; to not lift a finger
xiùzhēn
pocket-sized; miniature
xiù
to embroider; embroidery
xiù
rust; to rust; to become rusty
xiùjué
sense of smell; olfaction
xū
must; have to; (of a beard) whiskers
xūzhī
notice; points for attention; to need to know
xū
empty; false; unreal; weak; (also: modest, humble)
xūgòu
to fabricate; to make up; fictional
xūhuàn
illusory; unreal; visionary
xūjiǎ
false; fake; deceptive
xūnǐ
virtual; to simulate; imagined
xūróng
vanity; vain; showing off
xūruò
weak; frail; feeble
xūwěi
hypocritical; false; two-faced
xúxú
slowly; gently; gradually
xǔ
to allow; to permit; perhaps; maybe
xù
order; sequence; preface
xùmù
prologue; prelude; opening
xùmù
animal husbandry; livestock farming
xùjiǔ
to drink heavily; to be addicted to alcohol
xù
to continue; to extend; to renew
xùháng
to keep running; (battery) endurance; range
xùdao
to chatter on and on; long-winded
xuānchēng
to claim; to declare; to assert
xuāndú
to read out (aloud); to announce
xuāngào
to declare; to announce; to proclaim
xuānshì
to take an oath; to swear
xuānxiè
to vent; to let out (emotions)
xuānyán
declaration; manifesto
xuānyáng
to publicize; to spread; to advocate
xuānhuá
noisy; clamorous; to make a racket
xuānnào
noisy; bustling; to be loud and lively
xuán
mysterious; profound; unreliable
xuánjī
hidden secret; mystery; subtle trick
xuán
to hang; to suspend; to be unresolved
xuánguà
to hang; to suspend
xuánniàn
suspense; an unresolved concern
xuánshū
greatly different; far apart; disparate
xuánwō
whirlpool; vortex; swirl
xuǎnjǔ
to elect; election
xuǎnmín
voter; electorate
xuǎnxiàng
option; choice (on a menu or list)
xuǎnyòng
to select and use; to choose to employ
xuànyào
to show off; to boast; to flaunt
xuējiǎn
to cut down; to reduce; to slash
xuēruò
to weaken; to reduce the strength of
xuéwèi
acupoint; acupuncture point
xuéshí
learning; scholarly knowledge
xuéshì
bachelor's degree; bachelor
xuéyè
schoolwork; studies
xuézǐ
student; scholar (literary)
xuěshān
snow mountain; snow-capped mountain
xuěshàng-jiāshuāng
to make matters worse; one disaster after another
xuèmài
bloodline; blood vessels
xuèyuán
blood relationship; consanguinity
xūnzhāng
medal; decoration
xūn
to smoke; to fumigate; to cure (with smoke)
xūntáo
to nurture; to influence (by long exposure)
xún
a period of ten days; ten years (of age)
xún
to look for; to seek; to search
xúncháng
ordinary; usual; common
xúnmì
to seek; to search for
xúnhuí
to tour; to go around (on a circuit)
xúnshì
to inspect; to make an inspection tour
xúnxù-jiànjìn
to proceed step by step; to make steady progress in due order
xùn
to train; to lecture; to scold
xùnměng
rapid and fierce; swift and violent
xùn
to tame; to domesticate
xùnsè
inferior; less impressive; to be outshone
yātou
girl; little girl (affectionate or informal)
yādǎo
to overwhelm; to prevail over; to crush
yāpò
to oppress; to press down on; oppression
yāyì
to suppress; to hold back; oppressive; stifling
yāzhà
to squeeze; to press; to exploit
yāzhì
to suppress; to hold back; to crack down on
yāzhòu
finale; the last and best item in a show; to be the closing act
yā
to pawn; to leave as security; to escort; to detain
yāquè-wúshēng
dead silent; so quiet you could hear a pin drop
yǎ
mute; hoarse; unable to speak
yàmiáo-zhùzhǎng
to pull up seedlings to help them grow; to spoil things by being too eager
yānhóu
throat; key strategic point
yāncōng
chimney; smokestack
yānhuǒ
smoke and fire; fireworks; everyday cooking smoke (figurative of ordinary life)
yán
to extend; to prolong; to postpone
yánhuǎn
to delay; to postpone; to slow down
yánwù
to delay; to be held up; delay
yánjǐn
rigorous; careful and precise; strict
yánjùn
severe; grim; serious
yánmì
tight; strict; closely sealed; rigorous
yáncí
words; what one says; wording
yánlùn
speech; remarks; opinion expressed publicly
yánxíng
words and actions; speech and conduct
yán’àn
along the coast; coastal area; along the bank
yántú
along the way; throughout the journey
yánxiàn
along the line; along the route
yányòng
to continue to use; to keep using
Yánwang
Yama; the King of Hell (in Chinese folk belief)
yǎnshēng
to derive; to give rise to; to develop from
yǎn’ěr-dàolíng
to deceive oneself; to cover one's ears while stealing a bell
yǎngài
to cover; to conceal; to hide
yǎnhù
to shield; to cover; cover (military)
yǎnshì
to cover up; to conceal; to hide (feelings)
yǎnhóng
envious; jealous; green with envy
yǎnjiè
field of vision; outlook; breadth of knowledge
yǎnsè
a hint with the eyes; meaningful look
yǎnshén
expression in one's eyes; look; gaze
yǎnxià
at present; right now; for the time being
yǎnbiàn
to evolve; to develop; to change gradually
yǎnhuà
to evolve; evolution
yǎnjì
acting skill; acting
yǎnliàn
to drill; to practise; to rehearse
yǎnshì
to demonstrate; to show how to do something
yǎnshuō
to give a speech; a speech
yǎnxí
to hold a drill; to practise (military)
yǎnyì
to perform; to interpret; to unfold (a story)
yànfán
to be fed up with; to be annoyed by
yànjuàn
to be tired of; to be weary of
yànwù
to detest; to loathe; to hate
yànlì
bright and beautiful; gorgeously coloured
yàn
to examine; to test; to check
yànshōu
to inspect and accept; to check and approve
yāngge
yangge (a popular folk dance)
yáng
to raise; to lift; to scatter
yánglì
solar calendar; Gregorian calendar
yángxìng
positive (test result); male (in grammar)
yángyì
to brim with; to be filled with (a feeling or atmosphere)
yǎngwàng
to look up at; to gaze upward
yǎnghuo
to support; to feed; to keep alive
yǎngshēng
to keep fit; to preserve one's health
yǎngyù
to raise; to bring up; to nurture
yǎngzhí
to breed; to raise (animals or plants)
yàngpǐn
sample product; specimen
yāoguài
monster; demon; goblin
yáoyán
rumor; false story
yáobǎi
to sway; to rock; to swing
yáohuàng
to shake; to sway; to rock
yáolán
cradle; birthplace (of something)
yáoyáo-yùzhuì
tottering; on the verge of collapse
yáokòng
to control remotely; remote control
yàocái
medicinal materials; herbs used in medicine
yàofāng
prescription; medical formula
yàohài
vital part; key point; crucial weakness
yàohǎo
close; intimate (of friends)
yàojǐn
important; serious; critical
yàolǐng
main points; essentials; knack
yàomìng
to be awful; to be unbearable; extremely
yàoqiáng
eager to excel; determined to be the best
yàoyǎn
dazzling; dazzlingly bright
yēzi
coconut; coconut palm
yěcān
to have a picnic; picnic
yěmán
barbaric; savage; rude and unreasonable
yěshòu
wild animal; beast
yèjì
performance; achievements (in business)
yèxiāo
late-night snack; midnight meal
yèxiào
night school; evening school
yèyǐjìrì
day and night; around the clock
yíbìng
together; along with; all at once
yìchéng-búbiàn
unchanging; fixed and rigid
yìchóu-mòzhǎn
to be at one's wit's end; to have no idea what to do
yídòng-búdòng
motionless; without moving at all
yídù
once; at one time; for a time
yígài
without exception; all; categorically
yígài’érlùn
to treat all the same; to generalize
yìgān-èrjìng
completely; thoroughly; leaving nothing behind
yìgǔ-zuòqì
to make one vigorous effort; to go all out without pause
yíhuàng
in a flash; to pass quickly (of time)
yíjìzhīcháng
a special skill; a professional skill
yìjǔ
one action; a single move; at one stroke
yìjǔ-liǎngdé
to achieve two things at once; to kill two birds with one stone
yìjǔ-yídòng
every action; every move
yìlǎnzi
all-inclusive; package (of measures, plans)
yìlián
continuously; in a row; for several days running
yìliánchuàn
a series of; a string of; a chain of
yìmáo-bùbá
very stingy; unwilling to spend a cent
yímiàn
one side; one aspect; (do sth) while (doing sth else)
yímù-liǎorán
clear at a glance; easy to see at once
yìpáng
to one side; beside; nearby
yìqí
together; all at once; in unison
yìrú-jìwǎng
as always; just as before
yìshēng-bùkēng
without saying a word; silent
yíshì-wúchéng
to achieve nothing; to accomplish nothing at all
yìshǒu
single-handedly; all by oneself; skill; one hand
yìsī-bùgǒu
meticulous; not careless in the least
yìtāhútú
in a terrible mess; a complete disaster
yìtǐ
one whole; an integrated whole
yìtóu
one head; a head of (animal); headlong; directly
yíwèi
blindly; stubbornly; persistently (doing something)
yìwúsuǒyǒu
to have nothing at all; penniless
yìwúsuǒzhī
to know nothing about; completely ignorant of
yīxiàn
a ray of; a glimmer of; front line
yìxīn
wholeheartedly; with one mind; devotedly
yìxīn-yíyì
wholeheartedly; with single-minded devotion
yìxíng
a group of people traveling together; a party
yìyán-bùfā
not to say a single word; to remain silent
yìyán-yìxíng
every word and action; words and deeds
yìyīng-jùquán
everything needed is available; fully equipped
yìzǎo
early in the morning
yìzhēn-jiànxiě
to hit the nail on the head; to point out sharply
yīshang
clothes; clothing
yīwù
medical affairs; medical (work)
yī
to depend on; to comply with; according to
yīcì
in order; one by one in sequence
yīfǎ
according to law; in accordance with the law
yīfù
to depend on; to attach oneself to
yītuō
to rely on; to depend on as a base
yīyī-bùshě
reluctant to part; unable to bear leaving
yīzhào
to follow; according to; in accordance with
yíbiǎo
appearance and bearing; meter; instrument
yírán-zìdé
happy and at ease; contented
yíjū
livable; suitable for living
yírén
pleasant; agreeable (of weather or scenery)
yíjiāo
to hand over; to transfer
yízhí
to transplant; to graft
yíliú
to leave behind; to remain (from the past)
yílòu
to omit; to leave out; to miss
yíqì
to abandon; to desert; to throw away
yítǐ
remains; body (of a dead person)
yíwàng
to forget; to forget completely
yíwù
relics; belongings of the deceased
yídiǎn
doubt; point of uncertainty; questionable point
yílǜ
to doubt; to be anxious; doubt; misgiving
yǐshēn-zuòzé
to set an example by one's own conduct
yǐzhìyú
so that; to such an extent that
yǐzhì
so that; as a result; leading to (bad outcome)
yǐ
(classical particle) already; indeed (sentence-final)
yǐ
to lean on; to rely on
yìwàn
hundreds of millions; countless
yìgōng
volunteer; volunteer work
yì
to discuss; to talk over; to deliberate
yìtí
topic for discussion; agenda item
yìlì
to stand tall; to stand firm
yìkǒu-tóngshēng
with one voice; unanimously
yìxiǎng-tiānkāi
to have wild ideas; to be fantastical
yìxìng
opposite sex; of the opposite sex; different in nature
yìyì
objection; disagreement
yìyáng-dùncuò
rising and falling in cadence; rhythmic and expressive
yìyùzhèng
depression (the illness)
yìlāguàn
drink can; tin can
yìliào
to expect; to anticipate
yìtú
intention; to intend
yìwèi
meaning; significance
yìxiǎng-búdào
unexpected; beyond one's imagination
yìxiàng
intention; inclination
yìyuàn
wish; willingness; desire
yìzhì
will; willpower; determination
yì
to overflow; to spill over
yìlì
perseverance; willpower; stamina
yìrán
resolutely; firmly; without hesitation
yīndì-zhìyí
to adapt to local conditions; to suit measures to local circumstances
yīnrén’éryì
to vary from person to person
yīnmóu
plot; conspiracy; to scheme
yīnxìng
negative (test result); feminine (gender)
yīnyǐng
shadow; shade; gloom (in one's heart)
yīnxiǎng
stereo; sound system; acoustics
yīnqín
attentive; solicitous; eager to please
yínmù
screen (for movies); the silver screen
yǐnjiàn
to recommend (someone); to introduce
yǐnjīng-jùdiǎn
to quote classics; to cite authoritative sources
yǐnlǐng
to lead; to guide; to pioneer
yǐnrén-rùshèng
fascinating; captivating; enchanting
yǐnrén-zhùmù
eye-catching; striking; conspicuous
yǐnyòng
to quote; to cite
yǐnyòu
to lure; to entice; to tempt
yǐnbì
to hide; to conceal; hidden; covert
yǐnhán
to imply; to contain implicitly
yǐnhuàn
hidden danger; potential risk
yǐnmán
to conceal; to hide (the truth)
yǐnqíng
hidden facts; unspoken circumstances
yǐnxíng
invisible; concealed
yǐnxìng
implicit; hidden; latent
yǐnyuē
faint; vague; indistinct
yǐn
addiction; craving; strong habit
yìnzhèng
to confirm; to corroborate; evidence
yīngyǒu-jìnyǒu
to have everything one could want; fully stocked
yīngjùn
handsome; good-looking
yīngmíng
wise; brilliant (of decisions)
yínghé
to cater to; to pander to
yíngmiàn
head-on; face to face; directly toward one
yíngguāng
fluorescent light; fluorescence; glow
yíngjiù
to rescue; to save
yínglì
to seek profit; to make a profit
yíngxiāo
to market; marketing
yíngzào
to create; to build (an atmosphere, environment)
yǐngxiàng
image; picture; video footage
yìng
to answer; to respond; to agree
yìngchou
to socialize for work; a business dinner; social engagement
yìngfu
to deal with; to cope with; to handle
yìngjí
to meet an emergency; emergency response
yìngyāo
to be invited; at someone's invitation
yìnglang
robust; hale (usually of an elderly person)
yìngpán
hard disk; hard drive
yōnghù
to support; to endorse
yǒnghéng
eternal; everlasting
yǒngjiǔ
permanent; lasting forever
yǒngwǎng-zhíqián
to march forward courageously; to forge ahead bravely
yǒng
to surge; to gush; to well up
yǒngyuè
to be eager; enthusiastic; to participate actively
yòngyì
intention; purpose; meaning behind something
yōushèng-liètài
survival of the fittest; the strong win out and the weak are eliminated
yōuyǎ
elegant; graceful; refined
yōuyuè
superior; advantageous; favorable
yōuchóu
worried; sad; troubled
yōulǜ
to worry; to be anxious; to be concerned
yōuyù
melancholy; gloomy; depressed
yōuxián
leisurely; relaxed; carefree
yóuwéi
especially; particularly
yóuzhōng
from the bottom of one's heart; heartfelt; sincere
yóubiān
postal code; zip code
yóuzhèng
postal service; postal
yóuyù-bùjué
to hesitate; to be unable to make up one's mind
yóunì
greasy; oily; (of food) rich
yóuchuán
tour boat; pleasure boat; cruise ship
yóuxíng
to march; to parade; march; parade
yǒudài
to remain to be (done); to await
yǒudì-fàngshǐ
to have a clear target in mind; to be well-directed
yǒushēng-yǒusè
vivid and dramatic; lively
yǒutiáo-bùwěn
orderly; methodical
yǒuwàng
to be expected to; to have hope of
yǒuxìng
fortunate; lucky (to have the chance)
yǒuyì
intentionally; deliberately; to have a mind to
yǒuzhāo-yírì
some day; one day in the future
yòuzhì
childish; naive; immature
yòufā
to induce; to bring about; to trigger
yòuhuò
to tempt; to lure; temptation
yòurén
attractive; tempting; alluring
yú
to remain; surplus; more than
yúdì
room; margin; leeway
yúqī
to be overdue; to exceed the time limit
yúyuè
joyful; pleased; cheerful
yúchǔn
stupid; foolish; silly
yúgōng-yíshān
the foolish old man moves the mountains; perseverance can overcome any difficulty
yúmèi
ignorant; benighted; unenlightened
yǔrì-jùzēng
to grow with each passing day; to increase steadily
yǔshí-jùjìn
to keep pace with the times; to advance with the times
yǔzhòng-bùtóng
to be different from the rest; distinctive; unusual
yǔyǐ
to give; to grant; to offer (formal)
yùmèn
depressed; gloomy; frustrated
yùbèi
to prepare; to get ready
yùgǎn
to have a premonition; to sense beforehand; a hunch
yùgào
to announce in advance; a preview; a trailer
yùjiàn
to foresee; to anticipate; foresight
yùjǐng
to warn in advance; an early warning
yùsài
preliminary contest; preliminary round; to compete in a preliminary
yùshì
to indicate; to foretell; to be a sign of
yùshòu
to sell in advance; advance sale; presale
yùsuàn
budget; to budget; to estimate
yùxiān
in advance; beforehand; to do in advance
yùyán
to predict; prediction; prophecy
yùzhào
omen; sign; portent; to be a sign of
yùnàn
to die in an accident; to be killed; to meet with disaster
yùxiǎn
to be in danger; to meet with danger; to have an accident
yùyì
implied meaning; moral (of a story); message
yù
more and more; increasingly; the more... the more
yùhé
to heal; to close up (of a wound)
yùjiā
even more; all the more; increasingly
yùyǎn-yùliè
to become more and more intense; to grow increasingly fierce
yuān
wrong (unfair treatment); injustice; to wrong someone; (also: enemy; feud)
yuānwang
to wrong; to treat unjustly; wronged; unfair
yuānyuán
origin; source; historical ties
yuánlǎo
founding member; veteran; senior figure
yuánqū
park; industrial zone; campus area
yuánchuàng
to create originally; original creation
yuángào
plaintiff; accuser
yuánxíng
prototype; original model; archetype
yuánzhī-yuánwèi
authentic; original flavor; true to the original
yuánzhuāng
original (packaging); factory-fitted; genuine
yuánzhù
to aid; to assist; aid; assistance
yuánfèn
fate that brings people together; destiny
yuánquán
source; fountainhead
yuántóu
source; origin; starting point
yuányuán-búduàn
in a continuous stream; endless
yuányuǎn-liúcháng
to go back to ancient times; long-standing and well-established
yuǎnjiàn
vision; foresight
yuǎnjìn-wénmíng
well-known far and near; famous everywhere
yuàn
to blame; to complain; resentment
yuànhèn
to resent; to hate; resentment
yuànqì
grievance; resentment
yuànyán
complaint; grumble
yuànshì
academician; member of an academy
yuē
to say; to be called (classical)
yuēdìng-súchéng
established by popular usage; customary by convention
yuèpǔ
music score; sheet music
yuèfù
wife's father; father-in-law
yuèmǔ
wife's mother; mother-in-law
yuèlǎn
to read; to browse (in a reading room)
yuèlì
experience (of life); to experience
yuè’ěr
pleasing to the ear; melodious
yuèfā
all the more; increasingly
yuèguò
to cross over; to surmount
yūntóu-zhuànxiàng
dizzy and disoriented; confused; overwhelmed
yùnyù
to give birth to; to nurture; to breed
yùnchóu-wéiwò
to plan strategies from behind the scenes; to devise plans in the command tent
yùnsuàn
to calculate; to perform a computation
yùnzhuǎn
to operate; to run; to revolve
yùnzuò
to operate; to function; operation
yùnniàng
to brew; to ferment; to prepare gradually (a plan, idea)
yùnwèi
charm; lingering appeal; distinctive flavor
yùncáng
to contain; to hold in store (resources, potential)
yùnhán
to contain; to embody (a meaning, feeling, etc.)
yùn
to iron; to press (clothes)
zájì
acrobatics; acrobatic performance
zájiāo
to hybridize; to crossbreed
záluàn-wúzhāng
messy and disorganized; in a jumble
zá
to smash; to pound; to break
zāi
to plant; to grow; to fall (down)
zāipéi
to cultivate; to grow (plants); to train (a person)
zāizāng
to frame someone; to plant false evidence
zǎi
to slaughter; to butcher; to fleece (a customer)
zàidù
again; once more; a second time
zàijiē-zàilì
to keep up the effort; to make persistent efforts
zàixiàn
to reappear; to reproduce; to bring back
zàisuǒnánmiǎn
hard to avoid; inevitable
zàizhí
to be employed; to hold a post; in-service
zàitǐ
carrier; medium; vehicle (for information)
zǎn
to save up; to accumulate; to gather
zàn
temporarily; for the time being
zànqiě
for the time being; temporarily
zànbùjuékǒu
to praise without stopping; to be full of praise
zànměi
to praise; to admire
zàntàn
to marvel at; to admire with praise
zànxǔ
to approve of; to speak well of
zànyáng
to praise; to commend
zànzhù
to sponsor; to support financially
zànglǐ
funeral; funeral ceremony
zāoyāng
to suffer disaster; to be hit by misfortune
zāopò
dross; worthless part; bad elements
zāotà
to waste; to ruin; to damage
záo
to chisel; to cut a hole
zǎonián
in one's early years; years ago
zǎorì
at an early date; soon
zàofú
to benefit; to bring benefit to
zàojiǎ
to counterfeit; to falsify
zàojià
construction cost; price
zàojiù
to train; to bring up; achievements
zé
measure word for sections of news, notices, etc
zébèi
to blame; to reproach
zéguài
to blame; to reproach
zēngchǎn
to increase production
zēngshōu
to increase income
zēngsù
to speed up; to grow faster
zēngtiān
to add; to increase
zēngzhí
to increase in value; to appreciate
zhāgēn
to take root; to settle down
zhāshi
solid; sturdy; sound
zhā
dregs; residue; crumbs
zhá
gate; sluice; to brake
zhǎyǎn
to blink; in the twinkling of an eye
zhàpiàn
to defraud; fraud
zhàyào
explosive; dynamite
zhà
to press; to squeeze (juice or oil)
zhāiyào
to summarize; summary; abstract
zhàiquàn
bond (financial)
zhānbǔ
to divine; to practice divination
zhān
to touch; to be stained with; to benefit from
zhānguāng
to benefit from association; to get a share of the benefit
zhānyǎng
to look up at with reverence; to visit (a revered site)
zhǎndīng-jiétiě
resolute and decisive; firm and unhesitating
zhǎn
measure word for lamps and lights
zhǎnwàng
to look ahead; to forecast; outlook
zhǎnzhuǎn
to toss and turn; to pass through many hands or places
zhànlǐng
to occupy; to capture
zhànyòng
to occupy; to take up (time or space)
zhànyì
campaign; major battle
zhànyǒu
comrade-in-arms; fellow soldier
zhànlì
to stand; to be standing
zhànfàng
to bloom; to blossom; to burst forth
zhàn
to dip (into liquid); to dab
zhāngdēng-jiécǎi
to hang lanterns and decorations; to be festively decorated
zhāngtiē
to post; to put up (a notice, poster)
zhāngyáng
to make public; to show off; to publicize
zhāngchéng
rules; regulations; charter
zhǎngxiàng
appearance; looks; facial features
zhǎngfú
amount of increase; rate of rise
zhǎngduò
to steer; to be at the helm; helmsman
zhǎngguǎn
to be in charge of; to manage
zhàng
to swell; to expand; bloated
zhàng
to rise; to go up (in price or level); to swell
zhāobiāo
to invite bids; to call for tenders
zhāolǎn
to attract; to solicit (customers, business)
zhāomù
to recruit; to enlist
zhāopai
shop sign; signboard; signature (dish)
zhāoshāng
to attract investment; to seek business partners
zhāoshù
move; trick; method
zhāoqì-péngbó
full of youthful vigor; vigorous and energetic
zhāosān-mùsì
to keep changing one's mind; fickle
zhāoxī-xiāngchǔ
to be together day and night; to spend all one's time together
zháomí
to be fascinated; to be crazy about
zhàojí
to call together; to convene
zhàobàn
to do as instructed; to act accordingly
zhàocháng
as usual; to continue as normal
zhàolì
as a rule; as usual
zhàoliào
to take care of; to look after
zhàoshè
to shine on; to illuminate
zhàoyàng
as before; all the same; to do the same way
zhàoyào
to shine; to illuminate
zhào
to cover; a cover; a shade
zhàoshì
to cause an accident; to be responsible for a crash
zhēteng
to toss about; to do over and over; to wear out
zhē
to cover; to block; to hide from view
zhēdǎng
to block; to shelter; a cover
zhēgài
to cover; to conceal
zhéhé
to convert into; to amount to
zhémó
to torment; to torture
zhéshè
to refract; to reflect (indirectly)
zhélǐ
philosophy; philosophical wisdom
zhēnfēng-xiāngduì
to be in direct confrontation; tit for tat
zhēnjiǔ
acupuncture and moxibustion
zhēnchá
to investigate; to scout
zhēntàn
to detect; detective
zhēncáng
to treasure and keep; a treasured collection
zhēnshì
to cherish; to value highly
zhēnzhòng
to take good care of oneself; to cherish
zhēnkōng
vacuum; (attributive) vacuum-packed
zhēnqíng
true feelings; genuine affection
zhēnshi
really is; indeed (often expressing feeling)
zhēnxīn
sincere heart; sincerity; true feelings
zhēnzhuó
to weigh up; to consider carefully; to deliberate
zhěn
to rest one's head on; to pillow
zhèndì
position; front; stronghold
zhènróng
lineup; team; cast
zhènyíng
camp; group; side
zhèndòng
to vibrate; vibration
zhènfèn
inspiring; to inspire; to lift (one's spirits)
zhènxīng
to revitalize; to promote; to develop vigorously
zhènzuò
to cheer up; to pull oneself together; in high spirits
zhèn
to shake; to quake; to shock
zhèndàng
to shake; to vibrate; to fluctuate
zhèndòng
to shake; to vibrate; to shock
zhènhàn
to shock; to move deeply; breathtaking
zhènjīng
shocked; to be shocked; to astonish
zhèndìng
calm; composed; to calm down
zhènjìng
calm; cool-headed; to calm (someone)
zhēngyuè
the first month of the lunar year
zhēngbiàn
to argue; to debate; to dispute
zhēngduān
dispute; conflict; controversy
zhēngfēn-duómiǎo
to race against time; to make every minute count
zhēngguāng
to win honor (for someone); to bring glory
zhēngqì
to try hard to do well; to live up to expectations
zhēngxiān-kǒnghòu
to vie with one another; to rush to be first
zhēngxiāng
to compete to; to rush to (do something)
zhēngzhí
to argue; to dispute; argument
zhēng
to recruit; to levy; to collect; to ask for
zhēngfú
to conquer; to overcome; to win over
zhēngjí
to collect; to solicit; to call for
zhēngshōu
to levy; to collect (a tax, fee)
zhēngzhá
to struggle; to flounder
zhēngjié
crux; the key problem
zhēngfā
to evaporate; to turn into vapor
zhěngjiù
to save; to rescue
zhěngdùn
to rectify; to reorganize; to clean up
zhěnghé
to integrate; to combine into one
zhěngjié
neat and clean; tidy
zhěngshù
whole number; integer
zhěngzhì
to renovate; to clean up; to punish
zhèngbǎn
genuine copy; authentic edition (not pirated)
zhèngdàng
proper; legitimate; justified
zhèngjing
decent; serious; proper
zhèngnéngliàng
positive energy; uplifting influence
zhèngqì
upright spirit; moral integrity
zhèngshì
to face squarely; to confront (a problem)
zhèngzōng
authentic; genuine (of food, style); authentic product
zhèngquàn
securities; negotiable instruments
zhèngzhòng
solemn; serious; earnest
zhèngdǎng
political party
zhèngquán
political power; regime
zhī
it; him; her; them (object pronoun, literary)
zhījì
at the time of; on the occasion of
zhījià
support; stand; bracket; to support
zhīliú
tributary; branch stream
zhīpèi
to control; to dominate; to allocate
zhīpiào
check (bank draft)
zhīyuán
to support; to assist; to send aid
zhīzhù
pillar; mainstay; support
zhīma
sesame; sesame seed
zhījǐ
close friend; intimate; understanding
zhījué
consciousness; perception
zhīshi fènzǐ
intellectual; educated person
zhīzú
content; satisfied with what one has
zhīzú-chánglè
happiness lies in contentment
zhíyì
insistently; stubbornly determined
zhízhuó
persistent; devoted; stubbornly persistent
zhídá
to go direct; to run nonstop; direct (route)
zhíguān
intuitive; direct and clear
zhíjué
intuition; instinct
zhíshì
to look straight at; to face directly
zhíxiáshì
municipality directly under the central government
zhíxiàn
straight line; straight
zhíqián
valuable; worth money
zhíchēng
professional title; job title
zhínéng
function; role (of an organization)
zhǐguǎn
just; feel free to; by all means
zhǐzài
to aim at; to be intended to
zhǐbì
paper money; banknote
zhǐshàng-tánbīng
to talk about strategy on paper; empty talk
zhǐbiāo
target; indicator; index
zhǐdiǎn
to give advice; to point out; to guide
zhǐjia
fingernail; toenail
zhǐjiào
to advise; to give guidance (polite)
zhǐkòng
to accuse; to charge; accusation
zhǐlìng
to instruct; instruction; command
zhǐnán
guide; guidebook; manual
zhǐshǒu-huàjiǎo
to gesture and point; to boss people around
zhǐwàng
to count on; to expect; hope
zhǐxiàng
to point toward; direction indicated
zhǐyǐn
to guide; to show the way
zhìcǐ
up to this point; at this point
zhìqì
ambition; aspiration; willpower
zhìxiàng
aspiration; ambition; goal
zhìyuàn
wish; aspiration; to volunteer
zhìcái
to sanction; to punish (a country or group)
zhìfú
to subdue; to bring under control
zhìyuē
to restrict; to constrain
zhìzhǐ
to stop; to put a stop to
zhìdì
texture; quality of a material
zhìpǔ
plain; simple and honest; unpretentious
zhìwèn
to question; to interrogate; to demand an explanation
zhì’ān
public order; public security; law and order
zhì
to cause; to send (a letter, greetings)
zhìcí
to give a speech; to deliver an address
zhìfù
to become rich; to make a fortune
zhìjìng
to salute; to pay tribute to
zhìlì yú
to devote oneself to; to be committed to
zhìmìng
fatal; deadly; causing death
zhìshǐ
to cause; to bring about; (as conjunction) so that
zhìxī
to suffocate; to choke; to be stifled
zhìshāng
intelligence quotient; IQ; intelligence
zhìhòu
to lag behind; to be delayed; lagging
zhìliú
to be stranded; to stay put; to be delayed
zhì
to place; to put; to set up
zhìnèn
tender; young and delicate; immature
zhōnglì
to be neutral; neutrality
zhōngtú
midway; halfway; in the middle of a journey
zhōngxìng
neutral (gender or quality); neutral
zhōngyè
middle period; mid- (of a century or era)
zhōngyōng
the doctrine of the mean; moderate; middle-of-the-road
zhōngzhǐ
to stop; to suspend; to break off
zhōngchéng
loyal; faithful; devoted
zhōnggào
to advise earnestly; earnest advice
zhōngshí
faithful; true; loyal; to be faithful to
zhōngxīn
loyalty; devotion; loyal heart
zhōngyú
to be loyal to; to be faithful to
zhōngzhēn
loyal and steadfast; faithful
zhōngduān
terminal; end device
zhōngjié
to end; to bring to an end
zhōngjiū
after all; in the end
zhōngshēng
all one's life; lifelong
zhōngzhǐ
to stop; to terminate; to end
zhōngxīn
heartfelt; sincere
zhǒngzú
race; ethnic group
zhòngcái
to arbitrate; arbitration
zhòngzhì-chéngchéng
unity of will is an impregnable fortress; united we stand
zhòngchuāng
to deal a heavy blow to; to severely damage
zhòngliàngjí
heavyweight; of great importance
zhòngrèn
heavy responsibility; important task
zhòngxíng
heavy-duty; heavy (machinery)
zhòngyòng
to put someone in an important position; to value and employ
zhòngzhōngzhīzhòng
the most important of all; top priority
zhōumì
careful; thorough; well thought out
zhōusuì
one full year of age; age in full years
zhōuxuán
to deal with; to contend with; to circle around
zhōuzhé
complications; setbacks; twists and turns
zhōuzhuǎn
to turn over (funds, goods); to circulate
zhòu
wrinkle; crease; to wrinkle; to frown
zhòuwén
wrinkle; line (on the skin)
zhòurán
suddenly; abruptly
zhūhóng
vermilion; bright red
zhūrú-cǐlèi
and so on; things of that kind
zhūwèi
everyone; all of you (polite)
zhúnián
year by year; year after year
zhúyī
one by one; one after another
zhǔbiān
to edit (a publication); editor-in-chief
zhǔdǎ
to feature; to promote as the main item
zhǔlì
main force; key player
zhǔréngōng
protagonist; main character
zhǔtǐ
main body; principal part
zhǔyì
-ism; doctrine; principle
zhǔzǎi
to dominate; to control; master
zhǔfù
to tell; to instruct; to exhort
zhǔtuō
to entrust with instructions; to request
zhùwēi
to cheer; to root for
zhùchù
residence; place to live; accommodation
zhùhù
household; resident
zhùcáng
to store; to keep; to preserve
zhù
to pour; to inject; (of money) stake; note
zhùdìng
to be destined; to be bound to
zhùshè
to inject; injection
zhùshì
to gaze at; to watch closely
zhùshì
to annotate; annotation; note
zhùxiāo
to cancel; to write off (an account)
zhù
to be stationed; to reside (abroad); to garrison
zhùzhā
to be stationed; to be quartered (of troops)
zhùzú
to stop and stay; to pause (to look)
zhùzi
pillar; column; post
zhùchēng
to be famous for; to be known for
zhùyá
tooth decay; a decayed tooth; cavity
zhùzào
to cast; to found (metal)
zhù
to build; to construct
zhuài
to pull; to drag; to tug
zhuāncháng
specialty; strong point; expertise
zhuānchéng
to make a special trip; specially for the purpose
zhuānguì
specialty counter; dedicated counter (in a store)
zhuānlán
column; special section (in a newspaper)
zhuānmài
to sell exclusively; to specialize in selling
zhuānrén
special person; person assigned for a task
zhuānxiàng
special item; dedicated project; special-purpose
zhuānzhí
full-time (position); dedicated staff role
zhuānzhì
autocratic; despotic; autocracy
zhuānzhù
monograph; scholarly book
zhuǎnbō
to broadcast (a relay); to rebroadcast
zhuǎndá
to pass on (a message); to relay
zhuǎnhuà
to transform; to convert; to turn into
zhuǎnjī
a turn for the better; a favorable turn (in a situation)
zhuǎnxíng
to transform; to restructure; to change one's model
zhuǎnyǎn
in the blink of an eye; in an instant
zhuǎnzǎi
to reprint; to repost; to reproduce (an article)
zhuǎnzhé
to turn; to change course; a turning point
zhuǎnzhédiǎn
turning point
zhuàn
biography; a life story (as a genre)
zhuànyou
to stroll around; to wander about
zhuànxiě
to write; to compose (a text)
zhuāngyán
solemn; dignified; stately
zhuāngyuán
manor; estate; country estate
zhuāngzhòng
solemn; serious and dignified
zhuāng
stake; pile; (measure word for matters)
zhuāngbàn
to dress up; to decorate; to disguise
zhuāngzhì
to install; to fit; device; apparatus
zhuàng
strong; sturdy; to strengthen
zhuàngdà
to grow stronger; to expand; strong and large
zhuàngguān
magnificent; spectacular; a grand sight
zhuànglì
magnificent; majestic; glorious
zhuàngliè
heroic and tragic; bravely sacrificing one's life
zhuàngyuan
top scholar in the imperial exam; champion; first place
zhuàngjī
to collide with; to strike; collision
zhuàng
measure word for buildings
zhuīdào
to mourn; to hold a memorial for
zhuīgǎn
to chase after; to catch up with
zhuīpěng
to eagerly follow; to idolize; to chase after (a trend)
zhuīsù
to trace back; to date back to
zhuīsuí
to follow; to go after; to be a follower of
zhuīwěi
to rear-end; a rear-end collision
zhuīwèn
to question closely; to press for an answer
zhuīzhú
to chase; to pursue; to seek
zhuīzōng
to track; to trace; to follow the trail of
zhuì
to fall; to drop; a hanging weight
zhuìluò
to fall; to plunge; to drop down
zhǔnxǔ
to permit; to allow; permission
zhǔnzé
standard; criterion; guideline
zhuōliè
clumsy; inferior; poor (of skill or quality)
zhuōmícáng
to play hide-and-seek
zhuórè
blazing hot; scorching
zhuózhuàng
healthy and strong; sturdy (of growth)
zhuóyuè
outstanding; excellent; remarkable
zhuóqíng
to act according to circumstances; to use discretion
zhuólì
to put effort into; to concentrate on
zhuóluò
whereabouts; a definite place or source; settlement
zhuóshí
really; indeed; truly
zhuóshǒu
to set about; to start (doing something)
zhuóxiǎng
to consider (someone's interests); to have in mind
zhuóyǎn
to focus on; to see from the angle of
zhuózhòng
to emphasize; to stress; to focus on
zītài
posture; attitude; stance
zīlì
qualifications; experience; seniority
zīshēn
senior; experienced; veteran
zīxùn
information; news; data
zīzhì
qualifications; aptitude; competence
zīzhù
to fund; to give financial support to
zīrùn
moist; to moisten; (of life) comfortable and well-off
zīshēng
to breed; to give rise to; to multiply
zīwèi
taste; flavor; feeling (of an experience)
zǐdì
children; sons and younger brothers; younger generation
zǐsūn
descendants; offspring; later generations
zìbēi
to feel inferior; self-abased; lacking self-confidence
zìchēng
to call oneself; to claim to be; self-styled
zìfā
spontaneous; voluntary; of one's own accord
zìfèi
to pay one's own way; at one's own expense
zìfù
to be responsible for (one's own actions); to bear (a responsibility)
zìfù
conceited; self-important; overconfident
zìlǐ
to take care of oneself; to manage on one's own
zìlì-gēngshēng
to rely on one's own efforts; to be self-reliant
zìlì
to stand on one's own feet; to be independent
zìmǎn
complacent; self-satisfied
zìqiáng-bùxī
to strive constantly for self-improvement; to be unremittingly self-reliant
zìrán’érrán
naturally; as a matter of course
zìránjiè
nature; the natural world
zìrú
freely; with ease; smoothly
zìshǐ-zhìzhōng
from beginning to end; throughout
zìshǒu
to surrender oneself; to turn oneself in
zìwèi
to defend oneself; self-defense
zìxiāng-máodùn
self-contradictory; to contradict oneself
zìxíng
by oneself; on one's own; voluntarily
zìyǐwéishì
to be self-righteous; to think oneself always right
zìzai
comfortable; at ease; free
zìzé
to blame oneself; to feel guilty
zìzhìqū
autonomous region
zìzhǔ
to act independently; autonomy; self-determined
zìzūn
self-respect; self-esteem
zìjì
handwriting; writing
zìyǎn
wording; choice of words
zōng
(measure word) case; item; matter
zōngzhǐ
aim; purpose; principle
zōngyì
variety show; entertainment program
zōngjì
trace; tracks; whereabouts
zǒng’éryánzhī
in short; in a word; all in all
zòngguān
to survey; to take a broad view of
zònghéng
crisscrossing; to move about freely; vertical and horizontal
zòngrán
even if; even though
zòngróng
to indulge; to connive at; to let someone do wrong
zòngshēn
depth (of an area); depth in the rear
zǒu guòchǎng
to do something as a mere formality; to go through the motions
zǒulòu
to leak (information); to divulge
zǒushì
trend; tendency (of prices, markets)
zǒusī
to smuggle; smuggling
zǒutóu-wúlù
to be at one's wit's end; to have no way out
zǒu wānlù
to take a wrong path; to make a detour; to waste effort
zǒuxiàng
direction; trend; to head toward
zòuxiào
to prove effective; to work
zòu
to beat; to hit; to punch
zúbùchūhù
to stay indoors; never to leave home
zújì
footprint; track; trace
zúzhì-duōmóu
wise and resourceful; full of clever plans
zǔlán
to stop; to block; to hinder
zǔlì
resistance; obstruction; drag
zǔnáo
to obstruct; to hinder; to thwart
zǔjiàn
to set up; to form; to organize
zǔzhuāng
to assemble; to put together
zǔchuán
handed down from one's ancestors; ancestral
zǔfù
grandfather (father's father)
zǔjí
ancestral home; place of family origin
zǔmǔ
grandmother (father's mother)
zǔzong
ancestors; forebears
zuān kòngzi
to exploit a loophole; to take advantage of a gap
zuānyán
to study deeply; to dig into; to research
zuìfàn
criminal; offender
zuìkuí-huòshǒu
chief culprit; main cause of the trouble
zūnguì
honorable; noble; distinguished
zūnxún
to follow; to comply with
zūnzhào
to obey; to act according to
zuómo
to think over; to ponder
zuǒgù-yòupàn
to look around; to glance left and right
zuòbì
to cheat (in an exam or game)
zuòduì
to oppose; to go against; to be at odds with
zuòfèi
to become invalid; to cancel; to void
zuòfēng
style of work; way of doing things; conduct
zuòkè
to be a guest; to visit as a guest
zuòliao
seasoning; condiments
zuòwéi
as; being (in the role of)
zuòxī
to work and rest; daily routine
zuòzhàn
to fight; to do battle
zuòluò
to be located; to sit (of a building or place)
zuòtán
to have a discussion; to hold an informal meeting
zuòzhèng
to testify; to give evidence
zuòzhǔ
to decide; to take charge; to have the final say