HSK 7-9

阿拉伯语 ĀlābóyǔN Arabic (language)

哎 āiIntj hey!, (interjection used to attract attention or to expr

哎呀 āiyāIntj interjection of wonder, shock or admiration

哀求 āiqiúV to entreat, to implore, to plead

挨家挨户 / 挨家挨戶 āijiā-āihùto go from house to house

癌 áiN cancer; (esp.) carcinoma

癌症 áizhèngN cancer

艾滋病 àizībìngN (loanword) AIDS

唉 àiIntj interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition , to sigh

爱不释手 / 愛不釋手 àibùshìshǒu(idiom) to like sth so much that one is reluctant

爱理不理 / 愛理不理 àilǐ-bùlǐ(idiom) standoffish; indifferent

爱面子 / 愛面子 ài miànzito care about face/reputation, to be sensitive to social standing

爱惜 / 愛惜 àixīV to treasure, to cherish

碍事 / 礙事 àishìto be in the way; to be a hindrance, (usu. in the negative) to be of consequence; to ma

安定 āndìngAdj/V stable; calm; settled, to stabilize, Valium; diazepam

安抚 ānfǔV to placate, to pacify, to appease

安眠药 ānmiányàoN sleeping pill, CL:粒[li4]

安宁 ānníngAdj see 安寧區|安宁区[An1 ning2 Qu1], see 安寧市|安宁市[An1 ning2 Shi4]

安稳 ānwěnAdj steady; stable; sedate; calm; (of sleep) sound; (o

安心 ānxīnAdj at ease; to settle one's mind

安逸 ānyìAdj easy and comfortable, easy

按键 ànjiànN button or key (on a device), keystroke, CL:個|个[ge4]

按理说 / 按理說 ànlǐ shuōlogically speaking, in principle

按说 ànshuōAdv in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; norm

案件 ànjiànN case, instance, CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1],起[qi3]

暗地里 àndìlǐN secretly; inwardly; on the sly

暗杀 ànshāV to assassinate

暗中 ànzhōngN in the dark, in secret, on the sly

昂贵 ángguìAdj expensive, costly

凹 āoAdj concave; depressed; sunken; indented; female (conn

熬 áoV to simmer; to boil slowly

熬夜 áoyèto stay up late or all night

傲 àoAdj proud, arrogant, to despise

傲慢 àomànAdj arrogant, haughty

奥秘 àomìN secret, mystery

奥运会 ÀoyùnhuìN Olympic Games; the Olympics (abbr. for 奧林匹克運動會|奥林匹

八卦 bāguàN the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Chang, gossip, gossipy

巴不得 bābudéV (coll.) to be eager for, to long for, to look forward to

扒 bāV to peel, to skin, to tear

芭蕾 bālěiN ballet (loanword)

把柄 bǎbǐngN handle, (fig.) information that can be used against sb

把关 / 把關 bǎguānto guard a pass, to check on sth

把手 bǎshouN to shake hands

靶子 bǎziN target

坝 bàN (used in place names) plain; flatland, (dialect) sandbar; shoal

罢免 bàmiǎnV to remove sb from their post, to dismiss

罢休 bàxiūV to give up, to abandon (a goal etc), to let sth go

霸占 bàzhànV to occupy by force, to seize, to dominate

掰 bāiV to break off or break open sth with one's hands, (fig.) to break off (a relationship)

白白 báibáiAdv in vain, to no purpose, for nothing

百分比 bǎifēnbǐN percentage

百合 bǎihéN (botany) lily, (ACG) (slang) yuri (genre depicting romantic or in

百科全书 / 百科全書 bǎikē quánshūencyclopedia

柏树 bǎishùN cypress tree, Taiwan pr. [bo2 shu4]

摆放 bǎifàngV to set up; to arrange; to lay out

摆平 / 擺平 bǎipíngto be fair, to be impartial, to settle (a matter etc)

摆设 bǎisheN to set out, to display, to furnish (a room or house)

拜会 bàihuìV (often used in the context of diplomacy) to meet w

拜见 bàijiànV to pay a formal visit, to call to pay respects, to meet one's senior or superior

拜年 bàiniánto pay a New Year call, to wish sb a Happy New Year

拜托 bàituōV to request sb to do sth, please!

扳 bānV to pull, to turn (sth) around, to turn around (a situation)

颁布 bānbùV to issue, to proclaim, to enact (laws, decrees etc)

颁发 bānfāV to issue, to promulgate, to award

颁奖 / 頒獎 bānjiǎngto confer an award

斑点 bāndiǎnN spot, stain, speckle

搬迁 bānqiānV to move, to relocate, removal

板块 bǎnkuàiN slab, (geology) tectonic plate, (fig.) sector (of the stock market or of industry)

办不到 / 辦不到 bàn bu dàocannot be done, impossible to accomplish

半边天 bànbiāntiānN half the sky, women of the new society, womenfolk

半场 bànchǎngN half of a game or contest, half-court

半岛 bàndǎoN peninsula

半路 bànlùN halfway, midway, on the way

半数 bànshùN half the number; half

半途而废 / 半途而廢 bàntú'érfèito give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished

半信半疑 bànxìn-bànyí(idiom) half believing, half doubting; not quite c

半真半假 bànzhēn-bànjiǎ(idiom) half true and half false

扮 bànV to disguise oneself as, to dress up, to play (a role)

伴 bànV/N partner; companion; comrade; associate, to accompany

伴侣 bànlǚN companion, mate, partner

伴随 bànsuíV to accompany, to follow, to occur together with

伴奏 bànzòuV to accompany (musically)

拌 bànV to mix, to mix in, to toss (a salad)

帮手 bāngshouN helper; assistant

绑 bǎngV to tie, bind or fasten together, to kidnap

绑架 bǎngjiàV to kidnap, to abduct, to hijack

榜样 bǎngyàngN model; example (for people to follow); (in referen

棒球 bàngqiúN baseball, CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]

磅 bàngM/N scale (instrument for weighing), to weigh, (loanword) pound (unit of weight, about 454 grams)

包袱 bāofuN bundle; burden (figurative)

包容 bāoróngV to pardon, to forgive, to show tolerance

包扎 bāozāV variant of 包紮|包扎[bao1 za1]

剥 bāoV to peel, to skin, to shell

煲 bāoN/V to cook slowly over a low flame, pot, saucepan

饱和 bǎohéV saturated; filled to capacity

饱满 bǎomǎnAdj full, plump

宝库 bǎokùN treasure-house, treasury, treasure-trove (often fig., book of treasured wisd

宝藏 bǎozàngN precious mineral deposits, hidden treasure, (fig.) treasure

保管 bǎoguǎnV/N to hold in safekeeping; to have in one's care, to guarantee, certainly; surely

保姆 bǎomǔN nanny; babysitter, housekeeper

保暖 bǎonuǎnto keep warm

保鲜 bǎoxiānV to keep fresh; to preserve freshness

保修 bǎoxiūV to promise to keep sth in good repair, guarantee; warranty

保佑 bǎoyòuV to bless and protect, blessing

保障 bǎozhàngV/N to ensure, to guarantee, to safeguard

保质期 bǎozhìqīN shelf life, expiration date

保重 bǎozhòngV to take care of oneself

堡垒 bǎolěiN fort

报 bàoV to report; to inform; to announce, to respond; to reply, to sign up for; to register for (abbr. for 報名|报名[b

报仇 / 報仇 bàochóuto take revenge, to avenge

报酬 bàochouN reward, remuneration

报废 / 報廢 bàofèito scrap; to dispose of (sth worn-out or damaged)

报复 bàofùV to make reprisals; to retaliate, revenge; retaliation

报社 bàoshèN newspaper (i.e. a company), CL:家[jia1]

报亭 bàotíngN kiosk, newsstand

报销 bàoxiāoV to submit an expense account, to apply for reimbursement, to write off

抱负 bàofùN aspiration, ambition

豹 bàoN leopard, panther

暴风骤雨 / 暴風驟雨 bàofēng-zhòuyǔviolent wind and rainstorm, hurricane, tempest

暴利 bàolìN sudden huge profits

暴躁 bàozàoAdj irascible; irritable

曝光 bàoguāngto expose (photography), (fig.) to expose (a scandal), (advertising) exposure

爆冷门 / 爆冷門 bào lěngménto produce a dark-horse result, to spring a surprise

爆满 bàomǎnV filled to capacity (of theater, stadium, gymnasium

爆竹 bàozhúN firecracker

卑鄙 bēibǐAdj base, mean, contemptible

悲哀 bēi'āiAdj grieved, sorrowful

悲观 bēiguānAdj pessimistic

悲欢离合 / 悲歡離合 bēihuān-líhéjoys and sorrows, partings and reunions, the vicissitudes of life

悲痛 bēitòngAdj grieved, sorrowful

碑 bēiN a monument, an upright stone tablet, stele

贝壳 bèikéN shell (of a mollusk)

备课 / 備課 bèikè(of a teacher) to do one's lesson preparation

备受 bèishòuV to receive a great deal of (respect, criticism, at

备用 bèiyòngV reserve, spare, alternate

背面 bèimiànN the back, the reverse side, the wrong side

背叛 bèipànV to betray

背诵 bèisòngV to recite, to repeat from memory

被捕 bèibǔV to be arrested, under arrest

奔波 bēnbōV to rush about, to be constantly on the move

奔赴 bēnfùV to rush to, to hurry to

本分 běnfènN/Adj (to play) one's part, one's role, one's duty

本能 běnnéngN instinct

本钱 běnqiánN capital, (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth)

本色 běnsèN inherent qualities, natural qualities, distinctive character

本性 běnxìngN natural instincts, nature, inherent quality

本意 běnyìN original idea, real intention, etymon

本着 běnzhePrep based on..., in conformance with.., taking as one's main principle

奔 bènV to run, to rush

笨蛋 bèndànN (mild insult) fool; idiot, (playful) silly person

笨重 bènzhòngAdj heavy; cumbersome; unwieldy, laborious; arduous

崩溃 bēngkuìV to collapse; to crumble; to fall apart

绷 bēngV variant of 繃|绷[beng1], variant of 繃|绷[beng3]

绷带 bēngdàiN (loanword) bandage

蹦 bèngV to jump; to bounce; to hop

逼近 bījìnV to press on towards, to close in on, to approach

逼迫 bīpòV to force, to compel, to coerce

逼真 bīzhēnAdj lifelike, true to life, distinctly

鼻涕 bítìN nasal mucus; snivel; snot

比比皆是 bǐbǐ-jiēshìcan be found everywhere

比不上 bǐ bu shàngcannot compare with, inferior to

比起 bǐqǐcompared with

比试 bǐshiV to have a competition, to measure with one's hand or arm, to make a gesture of measuring

比喻 bǐyùN/V to compare, to liken to, metaphor

鄙视 bǐshìV to despise, to disdain, to look down upon

必不可少 bìbùkěshǎoabsolutely necessary, indispensable, essential

必定 bìdìngAdv to be bound to; to be sure to

碧绿 bìlǜAdj dark green

弊病 bìbìngN malady, evil, malpractice

弊端 bìduānN systemic problem (sometimes refers specifically to

壁画 bìhuàN mural (painting), fresco

避难 / 避難 bìnànto take refuge; to seek asylum

避暑 bìshǔto be away for the summer holidays, to spend a holiday at a summer resort, to prevent sunstroke

边疆 biānjiāngN border area, borderland, frontier

边界 / 邊界 biānjièN boundary, border

边远 biānyuǎnAdj far from the center, remote, outlying

编号 biānhàoN to number; to assign numbers, serial number

编剧 biānjùN to write a play, scenario, dramatist

编排 biānpáiV to arrange, to lay out

编写 biānxiěV to compile

编造 biānzàoV to compile, to draw up, to fabricate

鞭策 biāncèV to spur on, to urge on, to encourage sb (e.g. to make progress)

鞭炮 biānpàoN firecrackers, string of small firecrackers, CL:枚[mei2]

贬值 biǎnzhíV to become devaluated, to devaluate, to depreciate

变革 biàngéV to transform, to change

变幻莫测 / 變幻莫測 biànhuàn-mòcèto change unpredictably, unpredictable, erratic

变迁 biànqiānV/N changes, vicissitudes

变异 biànyìV variation

变质 / 變質 biànzhìto degenerate; to deteriorate, (of food) to go bad; to go off, (geology) metamorphism

便道 biàndàoN pavement, sidewalk, shortcut

便饭 biànfànN an ordinary meal, simple home cooking

便捷 biànjiéAdj convenient and fast

便利店 biànlìdiànN convenience store

遍布 biànbùV to cover the whole (area), to be found throughout

辨别 biànbiéV to distinguish; to differentiate; to discern; to r

辨认 biànrènV to recognize, to identify

辩 biànV to dispute, to debate, to argue

辩护 biànhùV to speak in defense of, to argue in favor of, to defend

辩解 biànjiěV to explain, to justify, to defend (a point of view etc)

辫子 biànziN plait, braid, pigtail

标 biāoV mark, sign, label

标榜 biāobǎngV to flaunt, to advertise, to parade

标本 biāoběnN specimen; sample, the root cause and symptoms of a disease

标签 biāoqiānN label, tag, (computing) tab (GUI element)

标示 biāoshìV to indicate

标语 biāoyǔN written slogan, placard, CL:幅[fu2],張|张[zhang1],條|条[tiao2]

标致 biāozhìAdj Peugeot (automobile brand)

飙升 biāoshēngV to rise rapidly, to soar

表白 biǎobáiV to explain oneself, to express, to reveal one's thoughts or feelings

表决 biǎojuéV to decide by vote, to vote

表述 biǎoshùV to express; to articulate; to formulate

表率 biǎoshuàiN example, model

表态 / 表態 biǎotàito declare one's position, to say where one stands

表彰 biǎozhāngV to honor, to commend, to cite (in dispatches)

憋 biēV/Adj to choke, to stifle, to restrain

别具匠心 / 別具匠心 biéjù-jiàngxīnto show ingenuity, (of a design) clever, brilliantly conceived

别看 biékànConj don't be fooled by the fact that

别墅 biéshùN villa, CL:幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4]

别说 biéshuōConj to say nothing of; not to mention; let alone

别提了 / 別提了 biétí ledon't even mention it, it's too embarrassing to bring up

别致 biézhìAdj unusual; unique

别扭 bièniuAdj awkward, difficult, uncomfortable

彬彬有礼 / 彬彬有禮 bīnbīn-yǒulǐrefined and courteous, urbane

滨海 / 濱海 bīn hǎicoastal, seaside

缤纷 bīnfēnAdj vast and various, rich and diverse

冰棍儿 bīnggùnrN ice lolly, popsicle

冰山 bīngshānN iceberg, ice-covered mountain, (fig.) a backer one cannot rely on for long

丙 bǐngN third of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan, third in order, letter "C" or Roman "III" in list "A, B, C", or "I

秉承 bǐngchéngV to take orders, to receive commands, to carry on (a tradition)

并非 bìngfēiV really isn't

并购 bìnggòuV merger and acquisition (M and A), acquisition, to take over

并列 bìnglièV to stand side by side; to be juxtaposed

并行 bìngxíngV to proceed in parallel, side by side (of two processes, developments, thou

病床 bìngchuángN hospital bed, sickbed

病症 bìngzhèngN disease, illness

拨 bōV to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc, to dial, to allocate

拨款 bōkuǎnN to allocate funds, appropriation

拨通 / 撥通 bōtōngto get through to sb on the phone

波及 bōjíV to spread to, to involve, to affect

波澜 bōlánN billows, great waves (fig. of a story with great momentum)

波涛 bōtāoN great waves, billows

波折 bōzhéN twists and turns

剥夺 bōduóV to deprive, to expropriate, to strip (sb of his property)

剥削 bōxuēV/N to exploit, exploitation

伯伯 bóboN father's elder brother, uncle

伯父 bófùN father's elder brother, term of respect for older man, CL:個|个[ge4]

伯母 bómǔN wife of father's elder brother, aunt, (polite form of address for a woman who is about t

驳回 bóhuíV to reject, to turn down, to overrule

脖子 bóziN neck, CL:個|个[ge4]

搏斗 bódòuV to wrestle; to fight; to struggle

不定 bùdìngAdj/Adv indefinite, indeterminate, (botany) adventitious

不见得 bùjiàndéAdv not necessarily, not likely

不利于 / 不利於 bùlì yúunfavorable to, detrimental to

不慎 bùshènAdj incautious, inattentive

不适 bùshìAdj unwell, indisposed, out of sorts

不算 bù suàndoesn't count, not considered

不像话 bùxiànghuàAdj unreasonable, shocking, outrageous

不屑 bùxièV to disdain to do sth, to think sth not worth doing, to feel it beneath one's dignity

不懈 bùxièAdj untiring, unremitting, indefatigable

不亚于 bùyàyúV no less than, not inferior to

不亦乐乎 / 不亦樂乎 bùyìlèhūlit. isn't that a joy? (quote from Confucius), fig. (jocular) extremely; awfully

不翼而飞 / 不翼而飛 bùyì'érfēito disappear without trace, to vanish all of a sudden, to spread fast

不用说 / 不用說 bùyòngshuōneedless to say; it goes without saying

不正之风 / 不正之風 bùzhèngzhīfēngunhealthy tendency

补给 bǔjǐV/N supply, replenishment, to replenish

补救 / 補救 bǔjiùV to remedy; remedy

捕捉 bǔzhuōV to catch; to seize; to capture

哺育 bǔyùV to feed, (fig.) to nurture; to foster

不耻下问 / 不恥下問 bùchǐ-xiàwènnot feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subor

不辞而别 / 不辭而別 bùcí'érbiéto leave without saying good-bye

不得而知 bùdé'érzhīunknown, unable to find out

不得已 bùdéyǐAdj to act against one's will, to have no alternative but to, to have to

不妨 bùfángAdv there is no harm in; might as well

不服 bùfúV not to accept sth, to want to have sth overruled or changed, to refuse to obey or comply

不服气 / 不服氣 bù fúqìunconvinced, refusing to accept defeat

不假思索 bùjiǎ-sīsuǒ(idiom) to act without taking time to think; to re

不解 bùjiěV to not understand, to be puzzled by, indissoluble

不经意 bùjīngyìV not paying attention; carelessly; by accident

不景气 bùjǐngqìAdj slack, in a slump

不堪 bùkānV/Adj cannot bear, cannot stand, utterly

不可避免 bùkě-bìmiǎn(idiom) inevitable; unavoidable

不可思议 / 不可思議 bùkě-sīyì(idiom) inconceivable; unimaginable; unfathomable

不肯 bù kěnunwilling to, refuse to

不理 bù lǐto ignore, to pay no attention to

不了了之 bùliǎo-liǎozhīto settle a matter by leaving it unsettled, to end up with nothing definite

不难 / 不難 bù nánnot difficult, easy enough

不平 bùpíngAdj/N uneven, injustice, unfairness

不起眼 bùqǐyǎnunremarkable, nothing out of the ordinary

不容 bùróngV must not, cannot, to not allow

不如说 / 不如說 bùrú shuōit would be more accurate to say, or rather

不同寻常 / 不同尋常 bùtóng-xúnchángout of the ordinary, unusual

不为人知 / 不為人知 bùwéirénzhīnot known to anyone, secret, unknown

不惜 bùxīV not stint, not spare, not hesitate (to do sth)

不相上下 bùxiāng-shàngxiàequally matched, about the same

不宜 bùyíV not suitable, inadvisable, inappropriate

不已 bùyǐV (used after a verb) endlessly; incessantly

不以为然 / 不以為然 bùyǐwéiránnot to accept as correct (idiom); to object, to disapprove, to take exception to

不由得 bùyóudeV/Adv can't help, cannot but

不由自主 bùyóuzìzhǔ(idiom) can't help but; involuntarily

不予 bù yǔnot to grant, to refuse (formal)

不约而同 / 不約而同 bùyuē'értóng(idiom) (of two or more people) to take the same a

不知 bùzhīV not to know, unaware, unknowingly

不知不觉 / 不知不覺 bùzhī-bùjué(idiom) unconsciously; unwittingly

不准 bù zhǔnnot allowed, forbidden

布局 bùjúN/V arrangement, composition, layout

步伐 bùfáN pace, (measured) step, march

步入 bùrùV to step into; to enter

步骤 bùzhòuN procedure, step

部件 bùjiànN part; component

部署 bùshǔV to deploy, to arrange; deployment

猜谜 / 猜謎 cāimíto answer a riddle, to guess (i.e. form an opinion without much eviden

猜想 cāixiǎngV to guess; to conjecture; to suppose, (math.) hypothesis

才华 cáihuáN talent, CL:份[fen4]

财经 cáijīngN finance and economics

财力 cáilìN financial resources

财务 cáiwùN financial affairs; finance

财物 cáiwùN property, belongings

财政 cáizhèngN public finance; government finance

裁 cáiV to cut out (as a dress), to cut, to trim

裁定 cáidìngV ruling

裁决 cáijuéV ruling, adjudication

采 cǎiV to pick, to pluck, to collect

采集 cǎijíV to gather, to collect, to harvest

采矿 / 採礦 cǎikuàngmining

彩电 cǎidiànN color TV

彩虹 cǎihóngN rainbow, CL:道[dao4]

彩霞 cǎixiáN clouds tinged with sunset hues

菜市场 càishìchǎngN food market

参见 cānjiànV to refer to, see also, compare (cf.)

参军 / 參軍 cānjūnto join the army, (official title in imperial China) military advise

参谋 cānmóuV/N staff officer, to give advice

参照 cānzhàoV to consult a reference, to refer to (another document)

餐桌 cānzhuōN dining table; dinner table, CL:張|张[zhang1]

残 cánV to destroy, to spoil, to ruin

残留 cánliúV to remain; to be left over, residual; remnant, residue

残缺 cánquēV badly damaged, shattered

残忍 cánrěnAdj cruel, mean, merciless

惭愧 cánkuìAdj ashamed

惨白 cǎnbáiAdj deathly pale

惨痛 cǎntòngAdj bitter, painful, deeply distressed

惨重 cǎnzhòngAdj disastrous

灿烂 cànlànAdj to glitter, brilliant, splendid

苍蝇 cāngyingN housefly, CL:隻|只[zhi1]

沧桑 cāngsāngN great changes, ups and downs, vicissitudes

舱 cāngN cabin, the hold of a ship or airplane

藏匿 cángnìV to cover up, to conceal, to go into hiding

藏品 cángpǐnN museum piece, collector's item, precious object

藏身 cángshēnV to hide, to go into hiding, to take refuge

操控 cāokòngV to control, to manipulate

操劳 cāoláoV to work hard, to look after

操心 cāoxīnto worry about

槽 cáoN trough, manger, groove

草案 cǎo'ànN draft (legislation, proposal etc)

草坪 cǎopíngN lawn

侧面 cèmiànN lateral side, side, aspect

侧重 / 側重 cèzhòngV to emphasize, to focus on

测算 cèsuànV to take measurements and calculate

测验 cèyànV/N test, to test, CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4]

层出不穷 / 層出不窮 céngchū-bùqióngmore and more emerge, innumerable succession, breeding like flies (idiom)

蹭 cèngV to rub against, to walk slowly, (coll.) to freeload

差错 chācuòN mistake; slip-up; fault; error, accident; mishap

差额 chā'éN balance (financial), discrepancy (in a sum or quota), difference

插手 chāshǒuto get involved in, to meddle, interference

插图 chātúN illustration

插嘴 chāzuǐto interrupt (sb talking), to butt in, to cut into a conversation

茶道 chádàoN Japanese tea ceremony, sado

茶馆儿 cháguǎnrN erhua form of 茶館|茶馆[cha2 guan3]

查处 cháchǔV to investigate and handle (a criminal case)

查明 chámíngV to investigate and find out, to ascertain

查找 cházhǎoV to search for, to look up

察觉 chájuéV to sense, to perceive, to become aware of

察看 chákànV to watch, to look carefully at

诧异 chàyìAdj flabbergasted, astonished

掺 chānV to mix; to blend; to dilute; to adulterate

搀 chānV to take by the arm and assist, variant of 摻|掺[chan1]

馋 chánAdj/V gluttonous, greedy, to have a craving

禅杖 chánzhàngN the staff of a Buddhist monk

缠 chánV to wind around, to wrap round, to coil

产 chǎnV to give birth, to reproduce, to produce

产地 chǎndìN source (of a product), place of origin, manufacturing location

产物 chǎnwùN product, result (of)

产值 chǎnzhíN value of output, output value

铲 chǎnV to scrape the ground with a spade (to make it leve

铲子 chǎnziN shovel; spade; trowel; spatula (kitchen utensil), CL:把[ba3]

阐述 / 闡述 chǎnshùV to expound, to elaborate

颤抖 chàndǒuV to shudder, to shiver, to shake

猖狂 chāngkuángAdj savage, furious

长达 / 長達 cháng dáas long as, lasting as much as

长期以来 / 長期以來 chángqī yǐláifor a long time, over a long period

长效 chángxiàoN/Adj to be effective over an extended period

长征 chángzhēngN Long March (retreat of the Red Army 1934-1935)

长足 chángzúAdj remarkable (progress, improvement, expansion etc)

常理 chánglǐN common sense, conventional reasoning and morals

常人 chángrénN ordinary person

常态 chángtàiN normal state

常温 chángwēnN room temperature, ordinary temperatures

偿还 chánghuánV to repay; to reimburse

嫦娥 Cháng'éN Chang'e, the lady in the moon (Chinese mythology), one of the Chang'e series of PRC lunar spacecraft

厂家 chǎngjiāN factory; manufacturer, (coll.) a factory owner; the factory management

敞开 chǎngkāiV to open wide, unrestrictedly

畅谈 chàngtánV to talk freely, to discuss without inhibition

畅销 chàngxiāoV to sell well, bestselling; chart-topping

倡议 chàngyìV/N to suggest, to initiate, proposal

抄袭 chāoxíV to plagiarize, to copy, to attack the flank or rear of an enemy

钞票 chāopiàoN paper money, a bill (e.g. 100 yuan), CL:張|张[zhang1],紮|扎[za1]

超标 / 超標 chāobiāoto cross the limit, to be over the accepted norm, excessive

超车 / 超車 chāochēto overtake (another car)

超前 chāoqiánAdj/V ahead of the times, advanced

超速 chāosùV to exceed the speed limit, to speed, high-speed

朝代 cháodàiN dynasty, reign (of a king)

朝着 / 朝著 cháozhetowards

嘲弄 cháonòngV to tease, to poke fun at, to make fun of

嘲笑 cháoxiàoV to jeer at, to deride, to ridicule

吵嘴 chǎozuǐto quarrel

车道 chēdàoN traffic lane, driveway

车祸 chēhuòN traffic accident; car crash, CL:起[qi3]

车间 chējiānN workshop, CL:個|个[ge4]

车轮 chēlúnN wheel

车速 chēsùN vehicle speed

车位 chēwèiN parking spot, unloading point, garage place

车厢 chēxiāngN carriage, CL:節|节[jie2]

车型 chēxíngN vehicle model (i.e. particular version of a car or

车轴 chēzhóuN axle, CL:根[gen1]

扯 chěV to pull, to tear, (of cloth, thread etc) to buy

彻夜 chèyèAdv the whole night

撤 chèV to remove; to take away

撤换 chèhuànV to dismiss and replace (sb), to replace (sb or sth)

沉甸甸 chéndiàndiànAdj heavy

沉淀 chéndiànV/N variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chen2 dian4]

沉浸 chénjìnV to soak, to permeate, to immerse

沉闷 chénmènAdj oppressive (of weather), heavy, depressed

沉迷 chénmíV to be engrossed, to be absorbed with, to lose oneself in

沉思 chénsīV to contemplate, to ponder, contemplation

沉稳 chénwěnAdj steady, calm, unflustered

沉着 chénzhuóAdj steady, calm and collected, not nervous

陈旧 chénjiùAdj old-fashioned; out of date; obsolete; antiquated

陈列 chénlièV to display; to exhibit

陈述 chénshùV to state; to declare

衬托 chèntuōV to serve to highlight; to serve as a backdrop or c

趁 chènPrep to avail oneself of, to take advantage of

趁机 chènjīAdv to seize an opportunity

趁早 chènzǎoAdv as soon as possible, at the first opportunity, the sooner the better

趁着 / 趁著 chènzhetaking advantage of, while the opportunity exists

称呼 chēnghuV/N to call; to address as, form of address; appellation

称作 / 稱作 chēngzuòto be called; to be known as

成才 chéngcáiV to make sth of oneself, to become a person who is worthy of respect

成家 chéngjiāto settle down and get married (of a man), to become a recognized expert

成年 chéngniánV to grow to adulthood, fully grown; adult, the whole year

成年 chéngniánAdv to grow to adulthood, fully grown; adult, the whole year

成千上万 / 成千上萬 chéngqiān-shàngwànlit. by the thousands and tens of thousands (idiom, fig. untold numbers; innumerable; countless

成群结队 / 成群結隊 chéngqún-jiéduì(idiom) making up a group; forming a troupe; in la

成天 chéngtiānAdv (coll.) all day long, all the time

成问题 / 成問題 chéngwèntíto be a problem, problematic, questionable

成型 chéngxíngV to become shaped, to become formed

呈现 / 呈現 chéngxiànV to present, to show, to display

诚恳 chéngkěnAdj sincere, honest, cordial

诚心诚意 / 誠心誠意 chéngxīn-chéngyìearnestly and sincerely (idiom); with all sincerit

诚意 chéngyìN sincerity; good faith

诚挚 chéngzhìAdj sincere, cordial

承包 chéngbāoV to contract, to undertake (a job)

承载 chéngzàiV to bear the weight, to sustain

城墙 chéngqiángN city wall

乘人之危 chéngrénzhīwēito take advantage of sb's precarious position

盛 chéngV to hold, to contain, to ladle

惩处 chéngchǔV to punish, to administer justice

惩罚 chéngfáV/N penalty, punishment, to punish

澄清 chéngqīngV/Adj clear (of liquid), limpid, to clarify

橙汁 chéngzhīN orange juice, CL:瓶[ping2],杯[bei1],罐[guan4],盒[he2]

逞能 chěngnéngto show off one's ability, to boast one's merits

逞强 / 逞強 chěngqiángto show off, to try to be brave

秤 chèngN to weigh (variant of 稱|称[cheng1])

吃不上 chī bushàngV unable to get food, cannot afford to eat

吃喝玩乐 / 吃喝玩樂 chī-hē-wán-lèlit. to eat, drink, play and be merry (idiom), fig. to abandon oneself to a life of pleasure

吃苦 chīkǔto bear hardships

吃亏 / 吃虧 chīkuīto suffer losses, to come to grief, to lose out

痴呆 chīdāiAdj stupid; dull, (medicine) dementia

痴迷 chīmíV infatuated, obsessed

痴心 chīxīnN infatuation

池塘 chítángN pool, pond

驰名 chímíngV famous

迟迟 chíchíAdv late (with a task etc), slow

迟疑 chíyíAdj to hesitate

迟早 chízǎoAdv sooner or later

持 chíV to hold, to grasp, to support

持久 chíjiǔAdj lasting, enduring, persistent

持之以恒 / 持之以恆 chízhī-yǐhéngto pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere

尺度 chǐdùN scale, yardstick

耻辱 chǐrǔN disgrace, shame, humiliation

耻笑 chǐxiàoV to sneer at sb, to ridicule

赤字 chìzìN (financial) deficit, red letter

翅膀 chìbǎngN wing, CL:隻|只[zhi1],對|对[dui4]

冲刺 chōngcìV (sports) to sprint; to spurt; to dash, to put in a big effort to achieve a goal as the de

冲浪 chōnglàngV to surf, surfing

冲洗 chōngxǐV to rinse; to wash, (photography) to develop (film)

冲撞 chōngzhuàngV to collide, jerking motion, to impinge

充 chōngV sufficient; full, to fill, to serve as; to act as

充当 chōngdāngV to serve as, to act as, to play the role of

充沛 chōngpèiAdj abundant; plentiful

充实 / 充實 chōngshíAdj/V substantial; to enrich, to fill

重播 chóngbōV to replay, to rerun, (agriculture) to reseed

重叠 chóngdiéV to overlap, to superimpose, to telescope

重返 chóngfǎnV to return to

重合 chónghéV to match up, to coincide

重申 chóngshēnV to reaffirm, to reiterate

重现 chóngxiànV to reappear

崇高 chónggāoAdj majestic, sublime

崇尚 chóngshàngV to hold up (as an model), to hold in esteem, to revere

宠 chǒngV to love, to pamper, to spoil

宠爱 chǒng'àiV to dote on sb

抽签 / 抽籤 chōuqiānto perform divination with sticks, to draw lots, a ballot (in share dealing)

抽屉 chōutiN drawer

抽象 chōuxiàngAdj abstract, abstraction, CL:種|种[zhong3]

仇 chóuN hatred, animosity, enmity

仇恨 chóuhènV/N to hate, hatred, enmity

仇人 chóurénN foe, one's personal enemy

稠 chóuAdj dense, crowded, thick

稠密 chóumìAdj dense

愁眉苦脸 / 愁眉苦臉 chóuméi-kǔliǎnto look anxious (idiom), to look miserable

筹 chóuV chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket, to prepare; to plan; to raise (funds), resource; way; means

筹办 chóubànV to arrange; to make preparations

筹备 chóubèiV preparations, to get ready for sth

筹措 chóucuòV to raise (money)

筹划 chóuhuàV/N to plan and prepare

筹集 chóujíV to collect money; to raise funds

筹码 chóumǎN bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token

丑恶 chǒu'èAdj ugly, repulsive

丑陋 chǒulòuAdj ugly

丑闻 chǒuwénN scandal

瞅 chǒuV (dialect) to look at

出版社 chūbǎnshèN publishing house

出厂 / 出廠 chūchǎngto leave the factory (of finished goods)

出丑 / 出醜 chūchǒuto make a fool of oneself

出道 chūdàoto start one's career, (of an entertainer) to make one's debut

出发点 chūfādiǎnN starting point, (fig.) basis; motive

出风头 / 出風頭 chū fēngtouto show off, to seek the limelight

出境 chūjìngto leave a country or region, outbound (tourism)

出局 chūjú(of a batter) to be put out (in baseball); to be d, (of a player or team) to be eliminated from a comp, (fig.) to be weeded out; to get the chop (in a com

出具 chūjùV to issue (document, certificate etc), to provide

出口成章 chūkǒu-chéngzhāng(idiom) (of one's speech) eloquent, articulate

出卖 chūmàiV to offer for sale; to sell, to sell out; to betray

出毛病 chū máobìngto develop a problem, to go wrong

出难题 / 出難題 chū nántíto pose a difficult problem, to make things hard

出人意料 chūrényìliàounexpected (idiom), surprising

出任 chūrènV to take up a post; to start in a new job

出山 chūshānto leave the mountain (of a hermit), to come out of obscurity to a government job, to take a leading position

出身 chūshēnV/N to be born of, to come from, family background

出示 chūshìV to show, to take out and show to others, to display

出手 chūshǒuto dispose of, to spend (money), to undertake a task

出头 / 出頭 chūtóuto get out of a predicament, to stick out, to take the initiative

出土 chūtǔto dig up, to appear in an excavation, unearthed

出息 chūxiN to yield interest, profit etc, to exhale (Buddhism)

出血 chūxiěto bleed; bleeding, (fig.) to spend money in large amounts

出演 chūyǎnV to appear (in a show etc), an appearance (on stage etc)

出洋相 chū yángxiàngto make a fool of oneself, to embarrass oneself

出游 chūyóuV to go on a tour, to have an outing

出众 chūzhòngAdj to stand out, outstanding

出主意 chū zhǔyito offer a suggestion, to come up with an idea

出资 chūzīV to fund, to put money into sth, to invest

出自 chūzìV to come from

出走 chūzǒuV to leave home, to go off, to run away

初次 chūcìN for the first time, first (meeting, attempt etc)

初衷 chūzhōngN original intention

除此之外 chúcǐzhīwàiapart from this, in addition to this

除去 chúqùV/Prep to eliminate, to remove, except for

除外 chúwàiV to exclude, not including sth (when counting or listing), except for

处方 chǔfāngV/N medical prescription, to write out a prescription, (fig.) recommendation

处境 chǔjìngN situation (of a person)

处置 / 處置 chǔzhìV to handle, to deal with, to dispose of

储备 chǔbèiV/N to store up, reserves

储蓄 chǔxùV/N to save money (in a bank), savings

触动 chùdòngV to touch, to stir up (trouble or emotions), to move (sb's emotions or worry)

触犯 chùfànV to violate, to offend

触觉 chùjuéN sense of touch; tactile sensation

触摸 chùmōV to touch

触目惊心 / 觸目驚心 chùmù-jīngxīnlit. shocks the eye, astonishes the heart (idiom);, horrible to see, a ghastly sight

揣 chuāiV to put into (one's pockets, clothes), Taiwan pr. [chuai3]

揣测 chuǎicèV to guess, to conjecture

揣摩 chuǎimóV to analyze, to try to figure out, to try to fathom

踹 chuàiV to kick, to trample, to tread on

川流不息 chuānliú-bùxīthe stream flows without stopping (idiom); unendin

穿过 chuānguòV to pass through

穿小鞋 chuān xiǎoxiéto make things difficult for someone (lit. to make wear tight shoes)

穿越 chuānyuèV to pass through, to traverse, to cross

穿着 chuānzhuóN attire; clothes; dress

传承 / 傳承 chuánchéngV/N to pass on, to inherit; heritage

传奇 chuánqíN legendary, fantasy saga, romance

传染 chuánrǎnV to infect, contagious

传染病 chuánrǎnbìngN infectious disease; contagious disease; communicab

传人 chuánrénN to teach, to impart, a disciple

传授 chuánshòuV to impart; to pass on; to teach

传闻 chuánwénV/N rumor

船舶 chuánbóN shipping, boats

船桨 chuánjiǎngN oar

喘 chuǎnV to gasp, to pant, asthma

喘息 chuǎnxīV to gasp for breath, to take a breather

串门 / 串門 chuànménto call on sb, to drop in, to visit sb's home

创伤 chuāngshāngN wound; injury; trauma

床位 chuángwèiN bed (in hospital, hotel, train etc), berth, bunk

创 chuàngV variant of 創|创[chuang4]

创始人 chuàngshǐrénN creator; founder; initiator

吹了 chuī leit's off, it fell through, (plans) collapsed

吹牛 chuīniúto talk big; to brag; to shoot off one's mouth, (dialect) to chat idly

吹捧 chuīpěngV to flatter, to laud sb's accomplishments, adulation

垂 chuíV to hang (down), droop, dangle

垂头丧气 / 垂頭喪氣 chuítóu-sàngqìhanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected, crestfallen

捶 chuíV to beat (with a stick or one's fist); to thump; to

锤子 chuíziN hammer, CL:把[ba3]

纯粹 / 純粹 chúncuìAdj pure, purely; simply

纯洁 chúnjiéAdj/V pure, clean and honest, to purify

纯朴 chúnpǔAdj variant of 淳樸|淳朴[chun2 pu3]

醇厚 chúnhòuAdj mellow and rich, simple and kind

蠢 chǔnAdj variant of 蠢[chun3], stupid

戳 chuōV/N to jab, to poke, to stab

绰号 chuòhàoN nickname

瓷 cíN chinaware, porcelain, china

瓷器 cíqìN chinaware, porcelain

辞 cíV old variant of 辭|辞[ci2]

辞呈 cíchéngN (written) resignation

辞去 / 辭去 cíqùto resign, to quit

辞退 cítuìV to dismiss, to discharge, to fire

慈善 císhànAdj benevolent, charitable

慈祥 cíxiángAdj kindly, benevolent (often of older person)

磁带 cídàiN magnetic tape, CL:盤|盘[pan2],盒[he2]

磁卡 cíkǎN magnetic card, IC Card (telephone)

磁盘 cípánN (computer) disk

此起彼伏 cǐqǐ-bǐfúup here, down there (idiom); to rise and fall in s, no sooner one subsides, the next arises, repeating continuously

次日 cìrìN next day, the morrow

伺候 cìhouV to serve; to wait upon

刺耳 cì'ěrAdj ear-piercing

刺骨 cìgǔV piercing, cutting, bone-chilling

刺绣 cìxiùV/N to embroider, embroidery

赐 cìV (bound form) to confer; to bestow; to grant, (literary) gift; favor, Taiwan pr. [si4]

赐教 cìjiàoV (honorific) to impart one's wisdom; to enlighten

匆匆 cōngcōngAdj hurriedly

匆忙 cōngmángAdj hasty, hurried

葱 cōngN scallion, green onion

从今以后 / 從今以後 cóng jīn yǐhòufrom now on, henceforth

从来不 / 從來不 cónglái bùnever, at no time ever

从容 cóngróngAdj to go easy, unhurried, calm

从容不迫 / 從容不迫 cóngróng-bùpòcalm, unruffled

从头 cóngtóuAdv anew, from the start

从未 cóngwèiAdv never

从业 cóngyèV to practice (a trade)

从早到晚 / 從早到晚 cóngzǎo-dàowǎnfrom morning till night, from dawn to dusk, all day long

丛林 cónglínN jungle, thicket, forest

凑 còuV to gather together, pool or collect, to happen by chance, to move close to

凑合 còuheV to bring together, to make do in a bad situation, to just get by

凑巧 còuqiǎoAdj fortuitously, luckily, as chance has it

粗暴 cūbàoAdj crude; crass; rude; rough; harsh

粗糙 cūcāoAdj crude, gruff, rough

粗鲁 cūlǔAdj coarse, crude (in one's manner), boorish

粗略 cūlüèAdj rough (not precise or accurate), cursory

粗心大意 cūxīn-dàyìnegligent, careless, inadvertent

促成 cùchéngV to facilitate; to help bring about

簇拥 cùyōngV to crowd around, to escort

窜 cuànV to flee, to scuttle, to exile or banish

催 cuīV to urge, to press, to prompt

催促 cuīcùV to urge

催眠 cuīmiánV hypnosis

摧毁 cuīhuǐV to destroy; to wreck

脆弱 cuìruòAdj weak, frail

翠绿 cuìlǜAdj greenish-blue, emerald green

存放 cúnfàngV to deposit, to store, to leave in sb's care

存心 cúnxīnV/Adv deliberately

存折 cúnzhéN passbook, bankbook

搓 cuōV to rub or roll between the hands or fingers, to twist

磋商 cuōshāngV to consult, to discuss seriously, to negotiate

挫折 cuòzhéV/N setback, reverse, check

措手不及 cuòshǒu-bùjíno time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared

错别字 cuòbiézìN incorrectly written or mispronounced characters

错觉 cuòjuéN misconception, illusion, misperception

错位 / 錯位 cuòwèito be wrongly positioned; to be dislocated; to be , (medicine) to be in malposition, (fig.) erroneous; eccentric

错综复杂 / 錯綜複雜 cuòzōng-fùzátangled and complicated (idiom)

搭乘 dāchéngV to ride as a passenger, to travel by (car, plane etc)

搭建 dājiànV to build (esp. with simple materials), to knock together (a temporary shed), to rig up

达标 dábiāoV to reach a set standard

答辩 dábiànV to reply (to an accusation), to defend one's dissertation

打岔 dǎchàinterruption, to interrupt (esp. talk), to change the subject

打倒 dǎdǎoto overthrow, to knock down, Down with ... !

打盹儿 / 打盹兒 dǎdǔnrerhua variant of 打盹[da3 dun3]

打交道 dǎ jiāodaoto deal with, to have contact with

打搅 dǎjiǎoV to disturb; to trouble; to bother

打捞 dǎlāoV to salvage, to dredge, to fish out (person or object from the sea)

打量 dǎliangV to size sb up, to look sb up and down, to take the measure of

打猎 / 打獵 dǎlièto go hunting

打磨 dǎmóV to polish; to burnish; to shine

打通 dǎtōngto open access, to establish contact, to remove a block

打仗 dǎzhàngto fight a battle, to go to war

打招呼 dǎ zhāohuto greet, to say hello; to give a heads-up

大包大揽 / 大包大攬 dàbāo-dàlǎnto take complete charge (idiom)

大笔 dàbǐN (formal, honorific) your writing; your handwriting, pen; calligraphy brush, a large sum of (money)

大臣 dàchénN chancellor (of a monarchy), cabinet minister

大吃一惊 / 大吃一驚 dàchī-yījīng(idiom) astounded; flabbergasted; taken aback

大大咧咧 dàdaliēliēAdj (idiom) carefree; offhand; casual

大地 dàdìN earth, mother earth

大队 dàduìN group, a large body of, production brigade

大幅度 dà fúdùby a large margin, substantially

大公无私 / 大公無私 dàgōng-wúsīselfless, impartial

大家庭 dàjiātíngN extended family, big family, harmonious group

大街小巷 dàjiē-xiǎoxiànggreat streets and small alleys (idiom); everywhere

大惊小怪 / 大驚小怪 dàjīng-xiǎoguàito make a fuss about nothing (idiom)

大局 dàjúN overall situation, the big picture

大款 dàkuǎnN very wealthy person

大面积 / 大面積 dà miànjīlarge area, on a large scale

大名鼎鼎 dàmíng-dǐngdǐnggrand reputation, renowned, famous

大模大样 / 大模大樣 dàmú-dàyàngboldly; ostentatiously, poised; self-assured, Taiwan pr. [da4 mo2 da4 yang4]

大棚 dàpéngN greenhouse, polytunnel

大片 dàpiànN wide expanse, large area, vast stretch

大气 dàqìN atmosphere (surrounding the earth), imposing; impressive; stylish

大厦 dàshàN (used in the names of grand buildings such as 百老匯大

大数据 dàshùjùN big data (computing)

大肆 dàsìAdv wantonly, without restraint (of enemy or malefactor), unbridled

大体 dàtǐAdv in general; more or less; in rough terms; basicall, overall situation; the big picture, cadaver for dissection in training medical student

大体上 / 大體上 dàtǐ shanggenerally speaking, on the whole

大同小异 / 大同小異 dàtóng-xiǎoyìvirtually the same, differing only on small points

大腕儿 dàwànrN erhua variant of 大腕[da4 wan4]

大选 dàxuǎnV general election

大雁 dàyànN wild goose, CL:隻|只[zhi1]

大意 dàyìN general idea, main idea

大意 dàyiAdj general idea, main idea

大有可为 / 大有可為 dàyǒu-kěwéiwith great prospects for the future (idiom); well

大宗 dàzōngAdj/N large amount, staple, influential family of long standing

歹徒 dǎitúN evildoer, malefactor, gangster

逮 dǎiV (coll.) to catch; to seize; to capture

代号 dàihàoN code name

代理人 dàilǐrénN agent

代言人 dàiyánrénN spokesperson

带队 dàiduìV to lead a team, to lead a group, group leader

带路 / 帶路 dàilùto lead the way; to guide; to show the way, (fig.) to instruct

带头 / 帶頭 dàitóuto take the lead; to be the first; to set an examp

带头人 dàitóurénN leader

待 dàiV to stay; to remain

怠工 dàigōngto slacken off in one's work, to go slow (as a form of strike)

怠慢 dàimànV to slight, to neglect

逮捕 dàibǔV to arrest; to apprehend; to take into custody, Taiwan pr. [dai3bu3]

担 / 擔 dānV to carry; burden

担当 dāndāngV to take upon oneself, to assume

担负 dānfùV to shoulder, to bear, to undertake

单边 dānbiānAdj unilateral

单薄 dānbóAdj weak, frail, thin

单方面 dānfāngmiànN unilateral

单身 dānshēnN unmarried; single, alone

耽搁 dāngeV to tarry, to delay, to stop over

耽误 dānwuV to delay, to hold up, to waste time

胆怯 dǎnqièAdj timidity, timid, cowardly

胆子 dǎnziN courage, nerve, guts

但愿 dànyuànV if only (sth were possible), I wish (that)

担 / 擔 dànM to carry; burden

担子 dànziN carrying pole and the loads on it, burden, task

诞辰 dànchénN birthday

淡化 dànhuàV to water down, to play down, to trivialize

淡季 dànjìN off season, slow business season, see also 旺季[wang4 ji4]

蛋白质 dànbáizhìN protein

当即 dāngjíAdv at once, on the spot

当今 dāngjīnN the present time, (old) (in reference to the reigning monarch) His M

当面 / 當面 dāngmiànto sb's face, in sb's presence

当日 dāngrìN on that day

当事人 dāngshìrénN persons involved or implicated; party (to an affai

当务之急 / 當務之急 dāngwùzhījí(idiom) top priority job; a matter of the greatest

当下 dāngxiàAdv immediately, at once, at that moment

当心 / 當心 dāngxīnV to be careful, to watch out

当着 / 當著 dāngzhein front of, in the presence of

当之无愧 / 當之無愧 dāngzhīwúkuìfully deserving, without any reservations (idiom);

当众 dāngzhòngAdv in public, in front of everybody

当晚 dàngwǎnN on that evening

当真 dàngzhēnV/Adv to take seriously, serious, No joking, really!

荡漾 dàngyàngV to ripple, to undulate, also written 蕩漾|荡漾[dang4 yang4]

档次 dàngcìN grade, class, quality

导弹 dǎodànN (guided) missile, CL:枚[mei2]

导航 dǎohángV (lit. and fig.) to navigate

导火索 dǎohuǒsuǒN fuse (for explosive)

导师 dǎoshīN tutor, teacher, academic advisor

导向 / 導向 dǎoxiàngV/N to guide; orientation, direction

岛屿 dǎoyǔN island

捣乱 / 搗亂 dǎoluànto disturb, to look for trouble, to stir up a row

倒卖 dǎomàiV to resell at a profit, to speculate

倒霉 dǎoméito have bad luck, to be out of luck

倒塌 dǎotāV to collapse (of building), to topple over

倒下 dǎoxiato collapse, to topple over

到头来 dàotóuláiAdv in the end, finally, as a result

到位 dàowèito get to the intended location, to be in place, to be in position

倒计时 dàojìshíV to count down, countdown

倒数 dàoshǔV to count backwards (from 10 down to 0), to count down, from the bottom (lines on a page)

盗 dàoV to steal, to rob, to plunder

盗窃 dàoqièV to steal

悼念 dàoniànV to grieve

道具 dàojùN (theater) prop, paraphernalia, (gaming) item; artifact

稻草 dàocǎoN rice straw

得不偿失 / 得不償失 débùchángshīthe gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)

得当 dédàngAdj appropriate, suitable

得力 délìAdj able, capable, competent

得失 déshīN gains and losses, success and failure, merits and demerits

得手 déshǒuAdj to go smoothly; to come off; to succeed

得体 détǐAdj appropriate to the occasion, fitting

得天独厚 / 得天獨厚 détiāndúhòublessed by heaven (idiom), enjoying exceptional advantages, favored by nature

得益于 / 得益於 déyì yúto benefit from, thanks to

得意扬扬 / 得意揚揚 déyì-yángyángvariant of 得意洋洋[de2 yi4 yang2 yang2]

得知 dézhīV to find out, to learn of

得罪 dézuìV to commit an offense, to violate the law, excuse me! (formal)

德 déN Germany, German, abbr. for 德國|德国[De2 guo2]

灯笼 dēnglongN lantern

灯泡 dēngpàoN light bulb, see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4], third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a cou

登机 dēngjīV to board a plane

登陆 / 登陸 dēnglùto land, to come ashore, to make landfall (of typhoon etc)

蹬 dēngV to step on; to tread on, to put on; to wear (shoes, trousers etc), (slang) to dump (sb)

凳子 dèngziN stool, small seat

瞪 dèngV to open (one's eyes) wide, to stare at, to glare at

低调 dīdiàoN/Adj low pitch, quiet (voice), subdued

低估 dīgūV to underestimate; to underrate

低谷 dīgǔN valley, trough (as opposed to peaks), fig. low point

低价 dījiàN low price

低迷 dīmíAdj blurred (landscape etc), low (spirits), in a slump (economy)

低碳 dītànAdj (attributive) low-carbon; low-carb (diet)

低下 dīxiàAdj low status, lowly, to lower (one's head)

堤 dīN dike, Taiwan pr. [ti2]

堤坝 dībàN dam, dike

提防 dīfangV to guard against, to be vigilant, watch you don't (slip)

笛子 díziN bamboo flute, CL:管[guan3]

抵触 dǐchùV to conflict, to contradict

抵挡 dǐdǎngV to resist, to hold back, to stop

抵消 dǐxiāoV to counteract, to cancel out, to offset

抵押 dǐyāV to provide (an asset) as security for a loan, to put up collateral

抵御 dǐyùV to resist, to withstand

抵制 dǐzhìV to resist, to boycott

底层 dǐcéngN ground floor; first floor, lowest level; lowest rung (of society etc)

底线 dǐxiànN bottom line; the limit of what one is prepared to , (sports) baseline, (sewing) under thread

底蕴 dǐyùnN inside information, concrete details

底子 dǐziN base, foundation, bottom

地步 dìbùN stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved), a (usu. bad) situation, leeway

地道 dìdàoN genuine, authentic

地道 dìdaoAdj genuine, authentic

地段 dìduànN section, district

地理 dìlǐN geography

地毯 dìtǎnN carpet, rug

地下水 dìxiàshuǐN groundwater

地狱 dìyùN hell; underworld; (Buddhism) Naraka, (coll.) (of humor, jokes, content etc) extremely d

地域 dìyùN area, district, region

地质 dìzhìN geology

弟子 dìzǐN disciple; follower

帝国 dìguóN empire, imperial

帝国主义 / 帝國主義 dìguó zhǔyìimperialism

递交 dìjiāoV to present, to give, to hand over

第一手 dìyīshǒuAdj first-hand

第一线 dìyīxiànN front line, forefront

颠倒 diāndǎoV to turn upside down, to reverse, back to front

颠覆 diānfùV to topple (i.e. knock over), to capsize, fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subvers

巅峰 diānfēngN summit, apex, pinnacle (of one's career etc)

典范 diǎnfànN model, example, paragon

点火 / 點火 diǎnhuǒto ignite, to light a fire, to agitate

点击率 diǎnjīlǜN click-through rate (CTR) (Internet)

点评 diǎnpíngV/N to comment, a point by point commentary

点心 diǎnxinN light refreshments, pastry, dim sum (in Cantonese cooking)

点缀 diǎnzhuìV to decorate, to adorn, sprinkled

点子 diǎnziN spot, point, dot

电报 diànbàoN telegram, cable, telegraph

电铃 diànlíngN electric bell

电网 diànwǎngN electricity grid; power grid, electrified wire netting

电线 diànxiànN wire, power cord, CL:根[gen1]

电信 diànxìnN telecommunications

电讯 diànxùnN telecommunications, telecom

垫 diànV pad, cushion, mat

垫底 / 墊底 diàndǐto put sth on the bottom, to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime, to lay the foundation

垫子 diànziN cushion; mat; pad

淀粉 diànfěnN starch; amylum (C6H10O5)n

惦记 diànjìV to think of, to keep thinking about, to be concerned about

奠定 diàndìngV to establish, to fix, to settle

殿堂 diàntángN palace, hall, temple buildings

刁难 diāonànV to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things diff, Taiwan pr. [diao1nan2]

叼 diāoV to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigar

雕 diāoV variant of 雕[diao1], to engrave

雕刻 diāokèV/N to carve, to engrave, carving

雕塑 diāosùV/N a statue, a Buddhist image, sculpture

吊销 diàoxiāoV to suspend (an agreement), to revoke

钓鱼 diàoyúV to fish (with line and hook); to angle, (fig.) to entrap, (Tw) to repeatedly nod one's head while dozing

调度 diàodùV/N to dispatch (vehicles, staff etc), to schedule, to manage

掉队 / 掉隊 diàoduìto fall behind, to drop out

掉头 / 掉頭 diàotóuto turn one's head, to turn round, to turn about

爹 diēN dad

迭起 diéqǐV continuously arising, to arise repeatedly

叠 diéV variant of 疊|叠[die2]

丁 dīngN surname Ding

叮嘱 dīngzhǔV to warn repeatedly, to urge, to exhort again and again

盯 dīngV to watch attentively, to fix one's attention on, to stare at

钉子 dīngziN nail, snag, saboteur

顶多 dǐngduōAdv at most, at best

顶级 dǐngjíAdj top-notch; first-rate

顶尖 dǐngjiānN/Adj peak, apex, world best

订单 dìngdānN (purchase) order

订购 dìnggòuV to place an order, to subscribe

订婚 / 訂婚 dìnghūnto get engaged

订立 dìnglìV to conclude (treaty, contract, agreement etc), to set up (a rule etc)

钉 dìngV nail, to follow closely, to keep at sb (to do sth)

定金 dìngjīnN down payment, advance payment

定居 dìngjūto settle (in some city, country etc); to take up

定论 dìnglùnN final conclusion, accepted argument

定为 / 定為 dìngwéito designate as, to set as

定向 dìngxiàngV to orientate, directional, directed

定心丸 dìngxīnwánN tranquilizer, sth that sets one's mind at ease

定义 dìngyìN definition, to define

定做 dìngzuòV to have something made to order

丢掉 diūdiàoV to lose, to throw away, to discard

丢脸 / 丟臉 diūliǎnto lose face, humiliation

丢弃 diūqìV to discard, to abandon

丢人 / 丟人 diūrénto lose face

丢失 diūshīV to lose; to misplace

东奔西走 / 東奔西走 dōngbēn-xīzǒuto run this way and that (idiom); to rush about bu, to bustle about, to hopscotch

东道主 dōngdàozhǔN host, official host (e.g. venue for games or a conferenc

东张西望 / 東張西望 dōngzhāng-xīwàngto look in all directions (idiom), to glance around

董事 dǒngshìN board member

董事会 dǒngshìhuìN board of directors

董事长 dǒngshìzhǎngN chairman of the board of directors

懂事 dǒngshìto grow beyond the naivete of childhood; to be awa, (esp. of a child) sensible; thoughtful; intelligen

动不动 dòngbudòngAdv (typically followed by 就[jiu4]) apt to (lose one's, at the drop of a hat

动荡 dòngdàngV/Adj variant of 動蕩|动荡[dong4 dang4]

动感 dònggǎnN sense of movement (often in a static work of art), dynamic, vivid

动工 / 動工 dònggōngto start (a building project)

动静 dòngjingN (detectable) movement; (sign of) activity, movement and stillness

动脉 dòngmàiN artery

动身 / 動身 dòngshēnto go on a journey, to leave

动弹 dòngtanV to budge

动听 dòngtīngAdj pleasant to listen to

动向 dòngxiàngN trend; tendency

动用 dòngyòngV to utilize, to put sth to use

冻结 dòngjiéV to freeze (water etc), (fig.) to freeze (assets, prices etc)

栋 dòngM classifier for houses or buildings, ridgepole (old)

栋梁 dòngliángN ridgepole, ridgepole and beams, person able to bear heavy responsibility

兜 dōuV pocket, bag, to wrap up or hold in a bag

兜儿 dōurN erhua variant of 兜[dou1]

兜售 dōushòuV to hawk; to peddle

抖 dǒuV to tremble, to shake out, to reveal

陡 dǒuAdj steep; precipitous, (of a change) abrupt; sudden

斗 dòuV abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星[Bei3 do

斗志 dòuzhìN will to fight, fighting spirit

豆浆 dòujiāngN soy milk

豆子 dòuziN bean, pea, CL:顆|颗[ke1]

逗 dòuV/Adj to tease (playfully); to entice, (coll.) to joke, (coll.) funny; amusing

都会 dūhuìN city, metropolis

督促 dūcùV to supervise and urge completion of a task, to urge on

独 dúAdv alone, independent, single

独唱 dúchàngV (in singing) solo, to solo

独家 dújiāN exclusive

独立自主 / 獨立自主 dúlì-zìzhǔindependent and autonomous (idiom); self-determina, to act independently, to maintain control over one's own affairs

独身 dúshēnV unmarried; single, alone

独一无二 / 獨一無二 dúyī-wú'èr(idiom) unique; unmatched; unrivalled

堵塞 dǔsèV to clog up, blockage

杜绝 dùjuéV to put an end to

妒忌 dùjìV to be jealous of (sb's achievements etc), to be envious, envy

度（知名度） dù(zhīmíngdù)Suffix suffix: degree, extent (e.g. 知名度 level of fame)

度假 dùjiàV to go on holidays, to spend one's vacation

渡过 / 渡過 dùguòto cross over, to pass through

端正 duānzhèngAdj/V upright, regular, proper

短缺 duǎnquēV shortage

短暂 duǎnzànAdj of short duration; brief; momentary

段落 duànluòN phase, time interval, paragraph

断定 duàndìngV to conclude, to determine, to come to a judgment

断断续续 duànduànxùxùAdj intermittent, off and on, discontinuous

断裂 duànlièV fracture, rupture, to break apart

堆砌 duīqìV lit. to pile up (bricks), to pack, fig. to pad out (writing with fancy phrases)

队形 duìxíngN formation

对白 duìbáiN dialogue (in a movie or a play)

对策 / 對策 duìcèN countermeasure

对称 duìchènAdj symmetry, symmetrical

对得起 duìdeqǐV not to let sb down, to treat sb fairly, be worthy of

对联 duìliánN rhyming couplet, pair of lines of verse written vertically down the, CL:副[fu4],幅[fu2]

对弈 duìyìV to play go, chess etc

对照 duìzhàoV to contrast, to compare, to place side by side for comparison (as parallel

对峙 duìzhìV (of mountains etc) to stand facing each other, (fig.) to confront each other

对准 / 對準 duìzhǔnto aim at, to target, to point at

兑换 duìhuànV to convert, to exchange

兑现 duìxiànV (of a check etc) to cash, to honor a commitment

敦促 dūncùV to press, to urge, to hasten

敦厚 dūnhòuAdj genuine, honest and sincere

炖 dùnV to stew

顿时 dùnshíAdv immediately; suddenly

多边 duōbiānAdj multilateral

多功能 duōgōngnéngAdj multifunctional, multifunction

多亏 duōkuīV thanks to, luckily

多劳多得 / 多勞多得 duōláo-duōdéwork more and get more

多年来 / 多年來 duō nián láiover the years, for many years

多心 duōxīnoversensitive, suspicious

多余 / 多餘 duōyúV/Adj surplus, extra, unnecessary

多元 duōyuánAdj pluralistic, diverse

哆嗦 duōsuoV to tremble; to shiver

夺冠 / 奪冠 duóguànto seize the crown, fig. to win a championship, to win gold medal

夺魁 / 奪魁 duókuíto seize, to win

躲避 duǒbìV to hide, to evade, to dodge

躲藏 duǒcángV to conceal oneself, to go into hiding, to take cover

舵手 duòshǒuN helmsman

堕落 duòluòV to degrade, to degenerate, to become depraved

讹诈 ézhàV to extort under false pretenses, to blackmail, to bluff

俄语 ÉyǔN Russian (language)

鹅 éN variant of 鵝|鹅[e2]

额外 éwàiAdj extra, added, additional

厄运 èyùnN bad luck, misfortune, adversity

恶 èAdj used in 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1]

恶化 / 惡化 èhuàV to deteriorate; deterioration

恶劣 èlièAdj vile, nasty, of very poor quality

恶性 èxìngAdj malignant, wicked, vicious (circle)

恶意 èyìN malice, evil intention

遏制 èzhìV to check, to contain, to hold back

鳄鱼 èyúN alligator; crocodile (CL:條|条[tiao2])

恩赐 ēncìV to bestow (favors, charity etc)

恩惠 ēnhuìN favor, grace

恩情 ēnqíngN kindness, affection, grace

恩怨 ēnyuànN gratitude and grudges, resentment, grudges

而已 éryǐAux that's all, nothing more

耳光 ěrguāngN a slap on the face, CL:記|记[ji4]

耳目一新 ěrmù-yīxīna pleasant change, a breath of fresh air, refreshing

耳熟能详 / 耳熟能詳 ěrshú-néngxiángwhat's frequently heard can be repeated in detail

耳闻目睹 / 耳聞目睹 ěrwén-mùdǔto witness personally

二手车 èrshǒuchēN second-hand car

二氧化碳 èryǎnghuàtànN carbon dioxide CO2

发布会 fābùhuìN news conference, briefing

发财 / 發財 fācáito get rich

发愁 / 發愁 fāchóuto worry, to fret, to be anxious

发电机 fādiànjīN electricity generator, dynamo

发抖 fādǒuV to tremble, to shake, to shiver

发愤图强 / 發憤圖強 fāfèn-túqiángto be strongly determined to succeed (idiom)

发光 / 發光 fāguāngto emit light; to shine; to glow; to glisten; to b

发火 / 發火 fāhuǒto catch fire, to ignite, to detonate

发酵 / 發酵 fājiàoto ferment, (fig.) (of trends, emotions or repercussions etc)

发掘 fājuéV to excavate, to explore, (fig.) to unearth

发愣 / 發愣 fālèngto stare blankly; to be in a daze

发脾气 / 發脾氣 fā píqito lose one's temper, to get angry

发起人 fāqǐrénN proposer, initiator, founding member

发热 / 發熱 fārèto have a high temperature, feverish, unable to think calmly

发誓 / 發誓 fāshìto vow, to pledge, to swear

发泄 fāxièV to give vent to (one's feelings)

发扬 / 發揚 fāyángV to develop, to carry forward

发扬光大 / 發揚光大 fāyáng-guāngdàto develop and promote, to carry forward, to bring to great height of development

发育 fāyùV to develop, to mature, growth

发源地 fāyuándìN place of origin, birthplace, source

发作 fāzuòV to flare up; to break out

阀门 fáménN valve (mechanical)

发型 fàxíngN hairstyle; coiffure; hairdo

帆 fānN variant of 帆[fan1]

帆船 fānchuánN sailboat

翻番 fānfānto double, to increase by a certain number of times

翻来覆去 / 翻來覆去 fānlái-fùqùto toss and turn (sleeplessly), again and again

翻天覆地 fāntiān-fùdìsky and the earth turning upside down (idiom); fig, everything turned on its head

凡 fánAdv ordinary, commonplace, mundane

烦闷 fánmènAdj moody; gloomy

烦恼 fánnǎoAdj to be worried, to be distressed, worries

烦躁 fánzàoAdj jittery, twitchy, fidgety

繁华 fánhuáAdj flourishing, bustling

繁忙 fánmángAdj busy, bustling

繁体字 fántǐzìN traditional Chinese character

繁重 fánzhòngAdj heavy, burdensome, heavy-duty

反驳 fǎnbóV to retort, to refute

反差 fǎnchāN contrast; discrepancy

反常 fǎnchángAdj unusual, abnormal

反倒 fǎndàoAdv (coll.) but on the contrary; but instead

反感 fǎngǎnAdj/N to be disgusted with, to dislike, bad reaction

反过来 / 反過來 fǎn guòláiconversely, the other way around

反击 fǎnjīV to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack

反馈 fǎnkuìV to send back information, feedback

反面 fǎnmiànN/Adj reverse side, backside, the other side (of a problem etc)

反思 fǎnsīV to think back over sth, to review, to revisit

反弹 fǎntánV to bounce, to bounce back, to boomerang

反省 fǎnxǐngV to reflect upon oneself, to examine one's conscience, to question oneself

返还 fǎnhuánV restitution, return of something to its original owner, remittance

犯愁 fànchóuto worry, to be anxious

饭碗 fànwǎnN rice bowl, fig. livelihood, job

泛滥 fànlànV to overflow; to inundate; to flood, (fig.) to proliferate unchecked

范畴 fànchóuN category

贩卖 fànmàiV to sell, to peddle, to traffic

方方面面 fāngfāngmiànmiànN all sides; all aspects, multifaceted

方向盘 fāngxiàngpánN steering wheel

方言 fāngyánN the first Chinese dialect dictionary, edited by Ya

防盗 fángdàoV to guard against theft, anti-theft

防盗门 fángdàoménN security door

防护 fánghùV to defend, to protect

防火墙 fánghuǒqiángN firewall

防卫 fángwèiV to defend, defensive, defense

防汛 fángxùnV flood control, anti-flood (precautions)

防疫 fángyìV to prevent epidemics

防御 fángyùV defense, to defend

妨碍 fáng'àiV to hinder, to obstruct

妨害 fánghàiV to jeopardize, to be harmful to, to undermine

房地产 fángdìchǎnN real estate

仿 fǎngV to imitate, to copy

仿制 fǎngzhìV to copy, to imitate, to make by imitating a model

访谈 fǎngtánV to visit and discuss, to interview

纺织 fǎngzhīV spinning and weaving

放过 / 放過 fàngguòto let off, to let slip by, to let sb get away with sth

放水 fàngshuǐto turn on the water, to let water out, (sports) to throw a game

放肆 fàngsìAdj wanton, unbridled, presumptuous

放映 fàngyìngV to project (an image onto a screen); to show (a mo

放置 fàngzhìV to put

放纵 fàngzòngV to indulge, to pamper, to connive at

飞速 fēisùAdv swift, rapidly

飞往 / 飛往 fēiwǎngto fly to, to fly toward

飞翔 fēixiángV to circle in the air, to soar

飞跃 fēiyuèV to leap

非（非金属） / 非（非金屬） fēi (fēijīnshǔ)Prefix prefix: non-, not (e.g. 非金属 non-metal)

非得 fēiděiAdv (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可

非法 fēifǎAdj illegal

非凡 fēifánAdj out of the ordinary, unusually (good, talented etc)

绯闻 fēiwénN sex scandal

肥料 féiliàoN fertilizer, manure

肥胖 féipàngAdj fat; obese

肥沃 féiwòAdj fertile

肥皂 féizàoN soap, CL:塊|块[kuai4],條|条[tiao2]

诽谤 fěibàngV to slander, to libel

废 fèiAdj/V to abolish, to abandon, to abrogate

废除 fèichúV to abolish, to abrogate, to repeal

废话 fèihuàN nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words, You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic)

废品 fèipǐnN production rejects, seconds, scrap

废寝忘食 / 廢寢忘食 fèiqǐn-wàngshí(idiom) to skip one's sleep and meals; to be compl

废物 fèiwùN rubbish; waste material, useless person

废墟 fèixūN ruins

沸沸扬扬 fèifèiyángyángAdj bubbling and gurgling, hubbubing, abuzz

沸腾 fèiténgV (of a liquid) to boil, (of sentiments etc) to boil over, to flare up

费劲 / 費勁 fèijìnto require effort, strenuous

分辨 fēnbiànV to distinguish; to differentiate, to resolve

分寸 fēncunN propriety, appropriate behavior, proper speech or action

分担 fēndānV to share (a burden, a cost, a responsibility)

分割 fēngēV to cut up, to break up

分红 / 分紅 fēnhóngdividend, to award a bonus

分化 fēnhuàV to split apart, differentiation

分泌 fēnmìV to secrete, secretion

分明 fēnmíngAdj/Adv clear, distinct, evidently

分歧 fēnqíN/Adj divergent, difference (of opinion, position); disagreement, (math.) bifurcation

分赃 / 分贓 fēnzāngto share the booty; to divide ill-gotten gains

分支 fēnzhīN branch (of company, river etc), to branch, to diverge

芬芳 fēnfāngAdj/N perfume, fragrant

吩咐 fēnfùV to tell; to instruct; to command

氛围 fēnwéiN ambience; atmosphere

坟 fénN grave, tomb, CL:座[zuo4]

坟墓 fénmùN grave, tomb

焚烧 fénshāoV to burn, to set on fire

粉 fěnN powder, cosmetic face powder, food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made f

粉丝 fěnsīN bean vermicelli; mung bean starch noodles; celloph, fan; enthusiast for sb or sth (loanword from "fans

粉碎 fěnsuìAdj/V to crush; to smash; to shatter

分量 fènliàngN (vector) component

分外 fènwàiAdv exceptionally, not one's responsibility or job

份额 fèn'éN share, portion

奋力 fènlìAdv to do everything one can, to spare no effort, to strive

奋勇 fènyǒngV dauntless, to summon up courage and determination, using extreme force of will

粪 fènN manure, dung

粪便 fènbiànN excrement, feces, night soil

丰富多彩 / 豐富多彩 fēngfù-duōcǎirichly colorful

丰厚 fēnghòuAdj generous; ample

丰满 fēngmǎnAdj see 豐滿區|丰满区[Feng1 man3 Qu1]

丰盛 fēngshèngAdj rich, sumptuous

丰硕 fēngshuòAdj plentiful; substantial; rich (in resources etc)

风波 fēngbōN disturbance, crisis, disputes

风采 fēngcǎiN svelte, elegant manner, graceful bearing

风餐露宿 / 風餐露宿 fēngcān-lùsùlit. to eat in the open air and sleep outdoors (id, fig. to rough it

风范 fēngfànN air, manner, model

风风雨雨 fēngfēngyǔyǔN trials and tribulations, ups and downs

风和日丽 / 風和日麗 fēnghé-rìlìmoderate wind, beautiful sun (idiom); fine sunny w

风浪 fēnglàngN wind and waves; rough waters, (fig.) hardship

风力 fēnglìN wind force, wind power

风流 fēngliúAdj distinguished and accomplished, outstanding, talented in letters and unconventional in lifestyl

风貌 fēngmàoN style, manner, ethos

风气 fēngqìN general mood, atmosphere, common practice

风情 fēngqíngN mien, bearing, grace

风趣 fēngqùN charm, humor, wit

风沙 fēngshāN sand blown by wind, sandstorm

风尚 fēngshàngN current custom, current way of doing things

风水 fēngshuǐN feng shui, geomancy

风味 fēngwèiN distinctive flavor, distinctive style

风雨 fēngyǔN wind and rain, the elements, (fig.) trials and hardships

风云 fēngyúnN weather, unstable situation

风筝 fēngzhengN kite (lit. "wind zither", traditionally explained

封顶 fēngdǐngV to put a roof (on a building), to cap the roof (finishing a building project), fig. to put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambitio

封建 fēngjiànN/Adj system of enfeoffment, feudalism, feudal

封面 fēngmiànN cover (of a publication)

封锁 fēngsuǒV to blockade, to seal off, to lock down

疯子 fēngziN madman, lunatic

峰回路转 / 峰回路轉 fēnghuí-lùzhuǎnthe mountain road twists around each new peak (idi, (of a mountain road) twisting and turning, fig. an opportunity has come unexpectedly

蜂蜜 fēngmìN honey

逢 féngV to meet by chance, to come across, (of a calendar event) to come along

缝 féngV to sew, to stitch

缝合 fénghéV to sew together, suture (in surgery), to sew up (a wound)

讽刺 fěngcìV to satirize, to mock, irony

凤凰 fènghuángN see 鳳凰縣|凤凰县[Feng4 huang2 Xian4]

缝 fèngN to sew, to stitch

否决 fǒujuéV to veto, to overrule

孵化 fūhuàV breeding, to incubate, innovation (esp. in commerce and marketing)

敷 fūV to spread, to lay out, to apply (powder, ointment etc)

扶持 fúchíV to help, to assist

服饰 fúshìN apparel, clothing and personal adornment

服务器 fúwùqìN server (computer), CL:臺|台[tai2]

服用 fúyòngV to take (medicine)

俘获 fúhuòV to capture (enemy property or personnel), capture (physics: absorption of subatomic particle

俘虏 fúlǔN captive

浮力 fúlìN buoyancy

浮现 fúxiànV (of a thought or image) to come to mind, (of a smile etc) to appear (on sb's face), (of a problem etc) to emerge

浮躁 fúzàoAdj fickle and impatient, restless, giddy

辐射 fúshèV radiation

福气 fúqiN good fortune, a blessing

抚摸 fǔmōV to gently caress and stroke, to pet, to fondle

抚恤 fǔxùV (of an organization that has a duty of care) to gi

抚养 fǔyǎngV to foster, to bring up, to raise

抚养费 fǔyǎngfèiN child support payment (after a divorce)

斧子 fǔziN axe, hatchet, CL:把[ba3]

俯首 fǔshǒuV to bend one's head

辅导 fǔdǎoV to give guidance, to mentor, to counsel

腐败 fǔbàiAdj corruption, to corrupt, to rot

腐化 fǔhuàV to rot, to decay, to become corrupt

腐烂 fǔlànV/Adj to rot, to putrefy, (fig.) corrupt

腐蚀 fǔshíV corrosion, to corrode (degrade chemically), to rot

腐朽 fǔxiǔAdj rotten, decayed, decadent

付费 fùfèiV to pay, to cover the costs

付款 fùkuǎnV to pay a sum of money, payment

负面 fùmiànAdj negative, the negative side

负有 / 負有 fùyǒuto be responsible for

附 fùV variant of 附[fu4]

附带 fùdàiV/Adj supplementary, incidentally, in parentheses

附和 fùhèV to agree, to go along with, to echo (what sb says)

附加 fùjiāV additional, annex

附属 fùshǔV/Adj subsidiary, auxiliary, attached

赴 fùV to go, to visit (e.g. another country), to attend (a banquet etc)

复查 fùcháV to check again; to re-examine

复发 fùfāV to recur (of a disease), to reappear, to relapse (into a former bad state)

复合 fùhéV (of people who were estranged) to be reconciled, (of a couple) to get back together

复活 fùhuóV to revive, (lit. and fig.) to come back to life, (religion) resurrection

复兴 / 復興 fùxīngV to revive; revival

复原 / 復原 fùyuánto restore (sth) to (its) former condition, to recover from illness, recovery

副作用 fùzuòyòngN side effect

赋予 / 賦予 fùyǔV to endow with, to give (a quality)

富含 fùhánV to contain in great quantities, rich in

富豪 fùháoN rich and powerful person

富强 fùqiángAdj rich and powerful

富翁 fùwēngN rich person, millionaire, billionaire

富裕 fùyùAdj see 富裕縣|富裕县[Fu4 yu4 Xian4]

富足 fùzúAdj rich, plentiful

腹部 fùbùN abdomen, belly, flank

腹泻 fùxièV diarrhea, to have the runs

覆盖 fùgàiV to cover

该 / 該 gāiPron should, ought to; that particular

改版 gǎibǎnto revise the current edition, revised edition

改编 gǎibiānV to adapt, to rearrange, to revise

改动 gǎidòngV to alter, to modify, to revise

改革开放 / 改革開放 gǎigé kāifàngreform and opening-up (PRC policy since 1978)

改良 gǎiliángV to improve (sth), to reform (a system)

改名 gǎimíngV to rename

改日 gǎirìAdv another day, some other day

改为 / 改為 gǎiwéito change into

改邪归正 / 改邪歸正 gǎixié-guīzhèngto mend one's ways (idiom), to turn over a new leaf

钙 gàiN calcium (chemistry)

盖子 gàiziN cover, lid, shell

概况 gàikuàngN general situation, summary

概率 gàilǜN probability (math.)

概论 gàilùnN outline, introduction, survey

干戈 gāngēN weapons of war, arms

干旱 gānhànAdj drought, (of land, climate etc) arid; dry

干燥 gānzàoAdj (of weather, climate, soil etc) dry; arid, (of skin, mouth etc) dry, (fig.) dull; dry; boring

甘心 gānxīnV to be willing to, to resign oneself to

肝脏 gānzàngN liver

尴尬 gāngàAdj awkward; embarrassed

赶赴 gǎnfùV to hurry, to rush

赶往 / 趕往 gǎnwǎngto hurry to (somewhere)

敢情 gǎnqingAdv actually, as it turns out, indeed

感（责任感） / 感（責任感） gǎn (zérèngǎn)Suffix suffix: sense of, feeling of (e.g. 责任感 sense of responsibility)

感触 gǎnchùN one's thoughts and feelings, emotional stirring, moved

感恩 gǎn'ēnto be grateful

感激 gǎnjīV to be grateful, to appreciate, thankful

感慨 gǎnkǎiV to sigh with sorrow, regret etc, rueful, deeply moved

感染 gǎnrǎnV to infect; infection, (fig.) to influence

感染力 gǎnrǎnlìN infectiousness (of a disease), appeal; power; impact (of an image, marketing mess

感叹 gǎntànV to sigh (with feeling), to lament

感性 gǎnxìngAdj perception, perceptual, sensibility

干部 gànbùN cadre, official, officer

干事 gànshiN administrator, executive secretary

刚毅 gāngyìAdj resolute, steadfast, stalwart

纲领 gānglǐngN program (i.e. plan of action), guiding principle

纲要 gāngyàoN outline, essential points

钢 gāngN steel

缸 gāngN jar, vat, classifier for loads of laundry

港 gǎngN Hong Kong (abbr. for 香港[Xiang1 gang3]), surname Gang

杠铃 gànglíngN barbell

高昂 gāo'ángV/Adj to hold (one's head) high, expensive, high (spirits etc)

高傲 gāo'àoAdj arrogant, haughty, proud

高超 gāochāoAdj excellent, superlative

高低 gāodīN height; level; (music) pitch, relative superiority, propriety; discretion (usu. in the negative, e.g.

高调 gāodiàoN high-sounding speech, bombast, high-profile

高额 gāo'éAdj high quota, large amount

高尔夫球 gāo'ěrfūqiúN golf, golf ball

高峰期 gāofēngqīN peak period, rush hour

高贵 gāoguìAdj grandeur, noble

高空 gāokōngN high altitude

高龄 gāolíngN/Adj elderly

高明 gāomíngAdj see 高明區|高明区[Gao1 ming2 Qu1]

高山 gāoshānN high mountain; alpine mountain

高效 gāoxiàoAdj highly efficient

高新技术 / 高新技術 gāoxīn-jìshùhigh tech, high technology

高血压 gāoxuèyāN high blood pressure, hypertension

高压 gāoyāN (physics) high pressure, (meteorology) high atmospheric pressure, high voltage

高雅 gāoyǎAdj dainty, elegance, elegant

高涨 gāozhǎngV/Adj to surge up, to rise, (of tensions etc) to run high

搞鬼 gǎoguǐto make mischief, to play tricks

搞笑 gǎoxiàoV to get people to laugh, funny, hilarious

告 gàoV (bound form) to say; to tell, to announce; to report, to denounce

告辞 gàocíV to say goodbye, to take one's leave

告诫 gàojièV to warn, to admonish

告示 gàoshiN announcement

告知 gàozhīV to inform

告状 / 告狀 gàozhuàngto tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superi, to bring a lawsuit

戈壁 gēbìN Gobi (desert)

胳膊 gēboN arm, CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],雙|双[shuang1]

鸽子 gēziN pigeon, dove, various birds of the family Columbidae

搁 gēV to place, to put aside, to shelve

搁浅 / 擱淺 gēqiǎnto be stranded (of ship), to run aground, fig. to run into difficulties and stop

搁置 gēzhìV to shelve, to set aside

割 gēV to cut, to cut apart

歌剧 gējùN Western opera, CL:場|场[chang3],齣|出[chu1]

歌颂 gēsòngV to sing the praises of, to extol, to eulogize

歌舞 gēwǔN singing and dancing

歌咏 gēyǒngV to sing

革命 gémìngV/Adj revolution; revolutionary

格 géN used in 格登[ge1 deng1], used in 格格[ge1 ge1]

格格不入 gégé-bùrù(idiom) inharmonious, incompatible

格局 géjúN structure, pattern, layout

格式 géshiN form, specification, format

隔阂 géhéN misunderstanding, estrangement, (language etc) barrier

隔离 gélíV to separate, to isolate

个案 gè'ànN individual case; special case

个头儿 gètóurN size, height, stature

各奔前程 gèbènqiánchéngeach goes his own way (idiom); each person has his

各式各样 / 各式各樣 gèshì-gèyàng(of) all kinds and sorts, various

根基 gēnjīN foundation

根深蒂固 gēnshēn-dìgùdeep-rooted (problem etc)

根源 gēnyuánN origin, root (cause)

根治 gēnzhìV to bring under permanent control, to effect a radical cure

跟不上 gēn bu shàngcannot keep up with, fall behind

跟上 gēnshangto catch up with, to keep pace with

跟踪 gēnzōngV to follow sb's tracks, to tail, to shadow

更改 gēnggǎiV to alter

更衣室 gēngyīshìN change room; dressing room; locker room, (euphemism) toilet

耕地 gēngdìN arable land, to plow land

耿直 gěngzhíAdj honest; frank; candid

工地 gōngdìN construction site

工会 gōnghuìN labor union; trade union

工科 gōngkēN engineering as an academic subject

工商界 gōngshāngjièN industry, the world of business

工序 gōngxùN working procedure, process

工整 gōngzhěngAdj fine work, carefully and neatly done

工作量 gōngzuòliàngN workload; volume of work

弓 gōngN surname Gong

公安局 gōng'ānjúN public security bureau (government office similar

公车 gōngchēN bus, abbr. for 公共汽車|公共汽车[gong1 gong4 qi4 che1], car belonging to an organization and used by its m

公道 gōngdaoAdj justice, fairness, public highway

公费 gōngfèiN at public expense

公共场所 / 公共場所 gōnggòng chǎngsuǒpublic place, public venue

公关 gōngguānN public relations

公函 gōnghánN official letter

公积金 gōngjījīnN official reserves, accumulated fund

公开信 gōngkāixìnN open letter

公款 gōngkuǎnN public money

公立 gōnglìAdj public (e.g. school, hospital)

公墓 gōngmùN public cemetery

公仆 gōngpúN public servant, CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]

公顷 gōngqǐngM hectare

公然 gōngránAdv openly, publicly, undisguised

公示 gōngshìV to make known to the public (for information or to, public notification

公事 gōngshìN work-related matters, documents

公务 gōngwùN official business

公益 gōngyìN public good; public welfare; public interest

公益性 gōngyìxìngN public-welfare nature, public-interest character

公用 gōngyòngV public, for public use

公寓 gōngyùN apartment building; block of flats (may be a publi

公约 gōngyuēN convention (i.e. international agreement)

公证 gōngzhèngV notarization, notarized, acknowledgement

公职 gōngzhíN civil service, public office, government job

功 gōngN meritorious deed or service, achievement, result

功臣 gōngchénN meritorious official, person who renders exceptional service; hero, (fig.) sth that plays a vital role

功底 gōngdǐN training in the basic skills, knowledge of the fundamentals

功劳 gōngláoN contribution, meritorious service, credit

功力 gōnglìN merit, efficacy, competence

功率 gōnglǜN power (rate of doing work, measured in watts)

功效 gōngxiàoN efficacy

攻 gōngV to attack, to accuse, to study

攻读 gōngdúV to major (in a field), to study a specialty to obtain a higher degree

攻关 gōngguānV to storm a strategic pass, fig. to tackle a key problem

供 gōngV to provide; to supply, to be for (the use or convenience of)

供不应求 / 供不應求 gōngbùyìngqiúsupply does not meet demand

供暖 gōngnuǎnV to supply heating (in a building), heating

供求 gōngqiúN supply and demand (economics)

宫殿 gōngdiànN palace, CL:座[zuo4]

宫廷 gōngtíngN court (of king or emperor)

恭维 gōngwéiV to praise, to speak highly of, compliment

恭喜 gōngxǐV to congratulate, (interj.) congratulations!

拱 gǒngV to cup one's hands in salute, to surround, to arch

共鸣 gòngmíngV (physics) to resonate; resonance, sympathetic response

共识 gòngshíN common understanding, consensus

共同体 gòngtóngtǐN community

共性 gòngxìngN overall character

供奉 gòngfèngV/N to consecrate, to enshrine and worship, an offering (to one's ancestors)

勾 gōuV surname Gou

勾画 gōuhuàV to sketch out, to delineate

勾结 gōujiéV to collude with, to collaborate with, to gang up with

钩 gōuV variant of 鉤|钩[gou1]

钩子 gōuziN hook

构思 gòusīV to design, to plot, to plan out

构想 gòuxiǎngV/N to conceive, concept

购 gòuV to buy, to purchase

够呛 gòuqiàngAdj unbearable, terrible, enough

估算 gūsuànV assessment, evaluation

沽名钓誉 / 沽名釣譽 gūmíng-diàoyùto angle for fame (idiom), to fish for compliments

孤单 gūdānAdj lone, lonely, loneliness

孤立 gūlìAdj/V to isolate, isolated, unrelated; irrelevant

孤零零 gūlínglíngAdj lone, isolated and without help, all alone

孤陋寡闻 / 孤陋寡聞 gūlòu-guǎwénignorant and inexperienced, ill-informed and narrow-minded

辜负 gūfùV to fail to live up (to expectations), unworthy (of trust), to let down

古董 gǔdǒngN curio, antique

古怪 gǔguàiAdj strange, weird, eccentric

古迹 gǔjìN places of historic interest, historical sites, CL:個|个[ge4]

古今中外 gǔjīn-zhōngwàiat all times and in all places (idiom)

古朴 gǔpǔAdj simple and unadorned (of art, architecture etc)

古人 gǔrénN people of ancient times, the ancients, extinct human species such as Homo erectus or Homo

股份 gǔfènN a share (in a company), stock

股民 gǔmínN stock investor, share trader

股市 gǔshìN stock market

骨干 gǔgànN diaphysis (long segment of a bone), fig. backbone

骨气 gǔqìN unyielding character, courageous spirit, integrity

骨折 gǔzhéV to suffer a fracture, (of a bone) to break, fracture

鼓动 gǔdòngV to urge (an activity that may be beneficial, harmf, to beat; to flap (wings, a fan etc)

鼓舞 gǔwǔV/Adj to inspire; to encourage; to hearten; to boost (mo

固然 gùránConj admittedly; although

固执 gùzhiAdj obstinate, stubborn, to fixate on

故 gùAdv/Conj happening, instance, reason

顾不得 / 顧不得 gùbu déto have no time to attend to, cannot be bothered with

顾不上 / 顧不上 gùbushàngcannot attend to or manage

顾及 gùjíV to take into consideration, to attend to

顾虑 gùlǜN/V misgivings; apprehensions, to worry about; to be concerned about

顾全大局 / 顧全大局 gùquán-dàjúto take the big picture into consideration (idiom), to work for the benefits of all

雇 gùV variant of 雇[gu4]

雇佣 gùyōngV to employ; to hire

雇员 gùyuánN employee

雇主 gùzhǔN variant of 雇主[gu4 zhu3]

瓜分 guāfēnV to partition, to divide up

瓜子 guāzǐN melon seed, seeds of pumpkin, watermelon or sunflower etc, roa

刮风 / 颳風 guā fēngto be windy, wind is blowing

寡妇 guǎfuN widow

挂钩 guàgōuN to couple; to link; to hook together, (fig.) (preceded by 與|与[yu3] + {entity}) to establ, (fig.) to link (marketing efforts with production

挂号 / 掛號 guàhàoto register (at a hospital etc), to send by registered mail

挂念 guàniànV to feel anxious about; to have (sth) weighing on o

挂失 / 掛失 guàshīto report the loss of something

乖 guāiAdj (of a child) obedient, well-behaved, clever, shrewd

乖巧 guāiqiǎoAdj clever (child), smart, lovable

拐弯 / 拐彎 guǎiwānto go round a curve, to turn a corner, fig. a new direction

拐杖 guǎizhàngN crutches, crutch, walking stick

怪不得 guàibudeAdv/V no wonder!, so that's why!

怪物 guàiwuN monster, freak, eccentric person

怪异 guàiyìAdj monstrous, strange, strange phenomenon

关掉 / 關掉 guāndiàoto switch off; to shut off

关节 guānjiéN joint (physiology), key point, critical phase

关税 guānshuìN customs duty, tariff

关头 guāntóuN juncture, moment

关照 guānzhàoV to take care, to keep an eye on, to look after

观测 guāncèV to observe, to survey, observation (scientific etc)

观感 guāngǎnN one's impressions, observations

观摩 guānmóV to observe and emulate, to study (esp. following sb's example)

观赏 guānshǎngV to look at sth with pleasure; to watch (sth marvel, ornamental

观望 guānwàngV to wait and see; to watch from the sidelines, to look around; to survey

官兵 guānbīngN (military) officers and soldiers, officers and men, (old) government troops

官吏 guānlìN bureaucrat, official

官僚 guānliáoN bureaucrat, bureaucracy, bureaucratic

官僚主义 / 官僚主義 guānliáo zhǔyìbureaucratism, red-tape mentality

官员 guānyuánN official (in an organization or government), administrator

棺材 guāncaiN coffin, CL:具[ju4],口[kou3]

管家 guǎnjiāN (old) butler; steward, manager; administrator; housekeeper, to manage a household

管教 guǎnjiàoV/N to discipline, to teach, to guarantee

管理费 guǎnlǐfèiN management fee

管辖 guǎnxiáV to administer, to have jurisdiction (over)

管用 guǎnyòngefficacious, useful

管子 guǎnziN Guanzi or Guan Zhong 管仲 (-645 BC), famous politici, Guanzi, classical book containing writings of Guan

贯彻 guànchèV to implement, to put into practice, to carry out

贯穿 / 貫穿 guànchuānV to run through, to penetrate

贯通 guàntōngV to link up, to thread together

惯 guànV accustomed to, used to, indulge

惯例 guànlìN convention, usual practice

惯性 guànxìngN (physics) inertia, (fig.) force of habit, tendency to do things in the accustomed way

灌 guànV to irrigate, to pour, to install (software)

灌溉 guàngàiV to irrigate

灌输 guànshūV to imbue with, to inculcate, to instill into

罐 guànN can, jar, pot

罐头 guàntouN tin, can, CL:個|个[ge4]

光彩 guāngcǎiN/Adj luster, splendor, radiance

光碟 guāngdiéN optical disc, compact disc, CD

光顾 guānggùV to visit (as a customer)

光滑 guānghuáAdj glossy; sleek; smooth

光环 guānghuánN ring of light; halo; (fig.) glory; splendor

光缆 guānglǎnN optical cable

光芒 guāngmángN rays of light, brilliant rays, radiance

光明磊落 guāngmíng-lěiluòopen and candid (idiom); straightforward and uprig

光泽 guāngzéN see 光澤縣|光泽县[Guang1 ze2 Xian4]

广义 guǎngyìN broad sense, general sense

归根到底 / 歸根到底 guīgēn-dàodǐafter all, in the final analysis, ultimately

归还 guīhuánV to return sth, to revert

归结 guījiéV to sum up; to conclude; to put in a nutshell, conclusion; end (of a story etc)

归来 guīláiV to return, to come back

归纳 guīnàV to sum up, to summarize, to conclude from facts

归属 guīshǔV to belong to, to be affiliated to, to fall under the jurisdiction of

归宿 guīsùN place to return to, home, final destination

龟 guīN tortoise; turtle, (coll.) cuckold

规格 guīgéN standard, norm, specification

规矩 guījuN/Adj lit. compass and set square, fig. established standard, rule

闺女 guīnüN maiden; unmarried woman, (coll.) daughter

瑰宝 guībǎoN a treasure; a rare and valuable thing

轨迹 guǐjìN locus, orbit, trajectory

柜台 guìtáiN variant of 櫃檯|柜台[gui4 tai2]

贵宾 guìbīnN honored guest, distinguished guest, VIP

贵重 guìzhòngAdj precious

贵族 guìzúN lord, nobility, nobleman

桂花 guìhuāN osmanthus flowers, Osmanthus fragrans

滚动 gǔndòngV to roll, (to do sth) in a loop, to scroll (computing)

棍 gùnN stick; rod; truncheon, scoundrel; villain

棍子 gùnziN stick; rod

国宝 guóbǎoN national treasure

国防 guófángN national defense

国画 guóhuàN traditional Chinese painting

国徽 guóhuīN the national emblem of the PRC (a red circle conta

国情 guóqíngN the characteristics and circumstances particular t, current state of a country

国土 guótǔN country's territory, national land

国学 guóxuéN Chinese national culture, studies of ancient Chinese civilization, the Imperial College (history)

国有 guóyǒuV nationalized, public, government owned

果断 guǒduànAdj firm, decisive

果园 guǒyuánN orchard

果真 guǒzhēnAdv/Conj really, as expected, sure enough

裹 guǒV to wrap around, bundle; parcel; package, to press into service; to pressgang; to make off w

过半 guòbànV over fifty percent, more than half

过不去 guòbuqùV to make life difficult for, to embarrass, unable to make it through

过错 guòcuòN mistake, fault, responsibility (for a fault)

过道 guòdàoN passageway, corridor, aisle

过关 / 過關 guòguānto cross a barrier, to get through (an ordeal), to pass (a test)

过奖 guòjiǎngV to overpraise, to flatter

过节 / 過節 guòjiéto celebrate a festival, after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is

过境 / 過境 guòjìngto pass through a country's territory, transit

过滤 guòlǜV to filter

过期 / 過期 guòqīto be overdue, to exceed the time limit, to expire (as in expiration date)

过日子 / 過日子 guò rìzito get through one's days, to live one's life

过剩 guòshèngV to be excessive; to be more than is required

过失 guòshīN error, fault, (law) negligence

过头 / 過頭 guòtóuto overdo it, to overstep the limit, excessively

过往 guòwǎngV/N to come and go, to have friendly relations with, in the past

过意不去 / 過意不去 guòyìbùqùto feel very apologetic

过瘾 / 過癮 guòyǐnto satisfy a craving, to get a kick out of sth, gratifying

过硬 / 過硬 guòyìngto have perfect mastery of sth, to be up to the mark

过早 / 過早 guò zǎotoo early, prematurely

海岸 hǎi'ànN coastal, seacoast

海拔 hǎibáN height above sea level, elevation

海滨 hǎibīnN shore, seaside

海盗 hǎidàoN pirate

海量 hǎiliàngN huge volume

海绵 hǎimiánN (zoology) sea sponge, (esp.) dried sea sponge, sponge (made from polyester or cellulose etc)

海面 hǎimiànN the surface of the sea; ocean surface

海内外 / 海內外 hǎi nèiwàiat home and abroad, domestic and overseas

海滩 hǎitānN beach, CL:片[pian4]

海峡 hǎixiáN strait; channel

海啸 hǎixiàoN tsunami

海域 hǎiyùN sea area, territorial waters, maritime space

海运 hǎiyùnV shipping by sea

海藻 hǎizǎoN seaweed, marine alga, kelp

骇人听闻 / 駭人聽聞 hàiréntīngwénshocking, horrifying, atrocious

害虫 hàichóngN injurious insect, pest

害臊 hàisàoto be bashful, to feel ashamed

害羞 hàixiūshy, embarrassed, bashful

酣畅 hānchàngAdj unrestrained, cheerful lack of inhibition, esp. for drinking or , to drink with abandon

酣睡 hānshuìV to sleep soundly, to fall into a deep sleep

含糊 hánhuAdj ambiguous, vague, careless

含蓄 hánxùV/Adj to contain, to hold, (of a person or style etc) reserved

函授 hánshòuV to teach by correspondence

涵盖 hángàiV to cover, to comprise, to include

涵义 hányìN content, meaning, connotation

罕见 hǎnjiànAdj rare, rarely seen

汗水 hànshuǐN sweat, perspiration

旱 hànAdj drought

旱灾 hànzāiN drought

捍卫 hànwèiV to defend; to uphold; to safeguard

焊 hànV to weld; to braze; to solder

行家 hángjiaN connoisseur; expert; veteran

行列 hánglièN formation, array, (fig.) ranks (as in "join the ranks of ...")

行情 hángqíngN market price, quotation of market price, the current market situation

航海 hánghǎiV to sail the seas, maritime navigation, voyage

航天 hángtiānV space flight

航天员 hángtiānyuánN astronaut

航行 hángxíngV to sail, to fly, to navigate

航运 hángyùnN shipping, transport

毫不 háo bùnot at all, in no way

毫不犹豫 / 毫不猶豫 háo bù yóuyùwithout the slightest hesitation

毫无 / 毫無 háo wúcompletely without, absolutely no

豪华 háohuáAdj luxurious

好比 hǎobǐV to be just like; can be compared to

好歹 hǎodǎiN/Adv good and bad, most unfortunate occurrence, in any case

好感 hǎogǎnN good opinion, favorable impression

好坏 hǎohuàiN good or bad, good and bad, standard; quality

好家伙 hǎojiāhuoIntj my God!, oh boy!, man!

好评 hǎopíngN favorable criticism, positive evaluation

好说 hǎoshuōV easy to deal with; not a problem, (polite answer) you flatter me

好笑 hǎoxiàoAdj laughable; funny; ridiculous

好心 hǎoxīnN kindness, good intentions

好心人 hǎoxīnrénN kindhearted person, good Samaritan

好意 hǎoyìN good intention, kindness

好在 hǎozàiAdv luckily, fortunately

号称 hàochēngV to be known as; to be nicknamed, to be purportedly, to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)

好客 hàokèAdj hospitality, to treat guests well, to enjoy having guests

好奇心 hàoqíxīnN interest in sth, curiosity, inquisitive

耗 hàoV to waste, to spend, to consume

耗费 hàofèiV to waste, to spend, to consume

耗时 hàoshíV time-consuming, to take a period of (x amount of time)

浩劫 hàojiéN calamity, catastrophe, apocalypse

呵护 hēhùV to bless, to cherish, to take good care of

禾苗 hémiáoN seedling (of rice or other grain), CL:棵[ke1]

合唱 héchàngV chorus, to chorus

合乎 héhūV to accord with; to conform to

合伙 héhuǒV to act jointly, to form a partnership

合计 héjìV to add up the total, to figure what sth amounts to, to consider

合情合理 héqíng-hélǐ(idiom) reasonable; fair

合影 héyǐnggroup photo, to take a group photo

合资 hézīV joint venture

合作社 hézuòshèN cooperative, workers' or agricultural producers' cooperative et

何必 hébìAdv there is no need, why should

何处 / 何處 hé chùwhere, what place (literary)

何苦 hékǔAdv why bother?, is it worth the trouble?

何况 hékuàngConj let alone, to say nothing of, besides

何时 / 何時 hé shíwhen, at what time (literary)

和蔼 hé'ǎiAdj kindly, nice, amiable

和解 héjiěV to settle (a dispute out of court), to reconcile, settlement

和睦 hémùAdj peaceful relations, harmonious

和平共处 / 和平共處 hépíng gòngchǔpeaceful coexistence

和气 héqiAdj/N friendly, polite, amiable

和尚 héshangN Buddhist monk

河流 héliúN river, CL:條|条[tiao2]

河畔 hépànN riverside, river plain

荷花 héhuāN lotus

核 héN pit, stone, nucleus

核电站 hédiànzhànN nuclear power plant

核对 héduìV to check, to verify, to audit

核能 hénéngN nuclear energy

核实 / 核實 héshíV to verify, to check

核桃 hétaoN walnut, CL:顆|颗[ke1]

核武器 héwǔqìN nuclear weapon

贺电 hèdiànN congratulatory telegram

贺信 hèxìnN congratulatory letter or message

喝彩 hècǎito acclaim, to cheer

赫然 hèránAdj with astonishment, with a shock, awe-inspiringly

鹤立鸡群 / 鶴立雞群 hèlìjīqúna crane in a flock of chicken (idiom); way above t, manifestly superior

黑白 hēibáiN black and white, right and wrong, monochrome

黑客 hēikèN (computing) (loanword) hacker

黑马 hēimǎN dark horse, fig. unexpected winner

黑手 hēishǒuN (fig.) malign agent who manipulates from behind th, hidden hand, (Tw) mechanic

黑心 hēixīnAdj/N ruthless and lacking in conscience, vicious mind full of hatred and jealousy, black core (flaw in pottery)

嘿 hēiIntj hey

痕迹 hénjìN vestige, mark, trace

恨不得 hènbudeV wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; it

哼 hēngV to groan, to snort, to hum

横七竖八 / 橫七豎八 héngqī-shùbāin disorder, at sixes and sevens (idiom)

横向 héngxiàngAdj horizontal, orthogonal, perpendicular

横 hèngAdj horizontal, across, crosswise

轰 hōngV/Phonetic explosion, bang, boom

轰动 hōngdòngV to cause a sensation, to create a stir in (a place), commotion

轰炸 hōngzhàV to bomb; to bombard, CL:波[bo1],輪|轮[lun2]

哄 hōngPhonetic roar of laughter (onom.), hubbub, to roar (as a crowd)

哄堂大笑 hōngtáng-dàxiàothe whole room roaring with laughter (idiom)

烘干 hōnggānV to dry over a stove

烘托 hōngtuōV background (of a painting), backdrop, a foil (to set off something to advantage)

弘扬 hóngyángV to enhance, to promote, to enrich

红灯 hóngdēngN red light

红火 hónghuoAdj prosperous

红扑扑 hóngpūpūAdj red, rosy, flushed

红润 hóngrùnAdj ruddy, rosy, florid

红薯 hóngshǔN sweet potato

红眼 hóngyǎnV to become infuriated, to see red, envious

宏观 / 宏觀 hóngguānAdj macro-, macroscopic

宏伟 hóngwěiAdj see 宏偉區|宏伟区[Hong2 wei3 Qu1]

洪亮 hóngliàngAdj loud and clear; resonant

哄 hǒngV roar of laughter (onom.), hubbub, to roar (as a crowd)

哄 hòngV roar of laughter (onom.), hubbub, to roar (as a crowd)

喉咙 hóulóngN the throat

吼 hǒuV to roar, to howl, to shriek

后备 hòubèiAdj/N reserve; backup

后备箱 hòubèixiāngN trunk, boot (of a car)

后代 hòudàiN descendant; progeny, posterity; later ages; later generations

后盾 hòudùnN support; backing

后顾之忧 / 後顧之憂 hòugùzhīyōufears of trouble in the rear (idiom); family worri, worries about the future consequences, often in negative expressions, meaning "no worries

后期 hòuqīN late stage, later period

后勤 hòuqínN logistics

后人 hòurénN later generation

后台 hòutáiN backstage area, behind-the-scenes supporter, (computing) back-end

后退 hòutuìV to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat

后续 hòuxùAdj follow-up, (dialect) to remarry

后遗症 hòuyízhèngN (medicine) sequelae, residual effects, (fig.) repercussions

后裔 hòuyìN descendant

后者 hòuzhěN the latter

厚道 hòudaoAdj kind and honest, generous, sincere

厚度 hòudùN thickness

候选人 hòuxuǎnrénN candidate, CL:名[ming2]

呼风唤雨 / 呼風喚雨 hūfēng-huànyǔto call the wind and summon the rain (idiom); to e, fig. to stir up troubles

呼唤 hūhuànV to call out (a name etc), to shout

呼救 hūjiùV to call for help

呼声 hūshēngN a shout, fig. opinion or demand, esp. expressed by a group

呼应 hūyìngV to conform (with), to echo, to correlate well

呼吁 hūyùV to call on (sb to do sth), to appeal (to), an appeal

忽高忽低 hūgāo-hūdīalternately soaring and plunging

忽悠 hūyouV to rock, to sway, to flicker (e.g. of lights reflected on water)

胡闹 húnàoV to act willfully and make a scene, to make trouble

胡说 húshuōV/N to talk nonsense, drivel

胡思乱想 / 胡思亂想 húsī-luànxiǎngto indulge in flights of fancy (idiom), to let one's imagination run wild

湖泊 húpōN lake

糊 húV variant of 糊[hu2]

糊涂 / 糊塗 hútuAdj muddled, confused

互补 hùbǔV complementary, to complement each other

互访 hùfǎngV exchange visits

互信 hùxìnV mutual trust

互助 hùzhùV see 互助土族自治縣|互助土族自治县[Hu4 zhu4 Tu3 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 xian

护理 hùlǐV to nurse, to tend and protect

花瓣 huābànN petal, CL:片[pian4]

花卉 huāhuìN flowers and plants

花纹 huāwénN decorative design

花样 huāyàngN pattern, way of doing sth, trick

划算 huásuànV/Adj to calculate, to weigh (pros and cons), to view as profitable

华丽 huálìAdj gorgeous

华侨 huáqiáoN overseas Chinese, (in a restricted sense) Chinese emigrant who still, CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]

华裔 huáyìN ethnic Chinese, non-Chinese citizen of Chinese ancestry

哗变 huábiànV mutiny, rebellion

哗然 huáránAdj in uproar, commotion, causing a storm of protest

滑冰 huábīngV to skate, skating

滑稽 huájīAdj comical; funny; amusing (old pr. [gu3 ji1]), huaji, a form of comedy performance popular in Sha

滑梯 huátīN (children's) sliding board, a slide

滑雪 huáxuěV to ski, skiing

化肥 huàféiN chemical fertilizer

化身 huàshēnN incarnation, reincarnation, embodiment (of abstract idea)

化纤 huàxiānN man-made fiber (abbr. for 化學纖維|化学纤维[hua4 xue2 xian

化险为夷 / 化險為夷 huàxiǎnwéiyíto turn peril into safety (idiom); to avert disast

化验 huàyànV chemical examination, to do a lab test

化妆 / 化妝 huàzhuāngto put on makeup

划时代 huàshídàiAdj epoch-marking

画册 huàcèN picture album

画龙点睛 / 畫龍點睛 huàlóng-diǎnjīngto paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig, the crucial point that brings the subject to life, a few words to clinch the point

画蛇添足 / 畫蛇添足 huàshé-tiānzúlit. draw legs on a snake (idiom); fig. to ruin th, to overdo it

画展 huàzhǎnN art exhibition

话费 huàfèiN call charge

话筒 huàtǒngN microphone, (telephone) receiver; handset, megaphone

话语 huàyǔN words, speech, utterance

怀抱 huáibàoV/N to hug, to cherish, within the bosom (of the family)

怀旧 huáijiùV to feel nostalgic, nostalgia

怀里 / 懷裡 huái liin one's arms, in one's embrace

怀孕 / 懷孕 huáiyùnpregnant, to have conceived, gestation

怀着 / 懷著 huáizheharboring, with (a feeling or intention)

槐树 huáishùN locust tree (Sophora japonica)

坏事 huàishìN bad thing; misdeed, to ruin things

欢呼 huānhūV to cheer for, to acclaim

欢聚 huānjùV to get together socially, to celebrate, party

欢快 huānkuàiAdj cheerful and lighthearted, lively

欢声笑语 / 歡聲笑語 huānshēng-xiàoyǔcheers and laughter

还款 / 還款 huán kuǎnto repay a loan, loan repayment

还原 / 還原 huányuánto restore to the original state, to reconstruct (an event), reduction (chemistry)

环球 huánqiúV around the world, worldwide

环绕 huánràoV to surround, to circle, to revolve around

缓 huǎnV slow, unhurried, sluggish

缓和 huǎnhéV/Adj to ease (tension), to alleviate, to moderate

缓缓 huǎnhuǎnAdv slowly, unhurriedly, little by little

缓慢 huǎnmànAdj slow; unhurried; sluggish

幻觉 huànjuéN illusion, hallucination, figment of one's imagination

幻影 huànyǐngN phantom, mirage

换成 / 換成 huànchéngto exchange (sth) for (sth else), to replace with, to convert into

换取 huànqǔV to obtain (sth) in exchange, to exchange (sth) for (sth else)

换位 huànwèiV to swap places, (logic) conversion, (car maintenance) to rotate (tires)

换言之 / 換言之 huànyánzhīin other words

唤起 huànqǐV to waken (to action), to rouse (the masses), to evoke (attention, recollection etc)

患 huànV to suffer (from illness), to contract (a disease), misfortune

患病 huànbìngV to fall ill

患有 huànyǒuto contract (an illness), to be afflicted with, to suffer from

焕发 huànfāV to shine, to glow, to irradiate

荒 huāngV desolate, shortage, scarce

荒诞 huāngdànAdj beyond belief, incredible, preposterous

荒凉 huāngliángAdj desolate

荒谬 huāngmiùAdj absurd; ridiculous

慌乱 huāngluànAdj frenetic, hurried

慌张 huāngzhāngAdj flustered, agitated

皇宫 huánggōngN imperial palace

皇后 huánghòuN empress, imperial consort

皇上 huángshangN the emperor, Your majesty the emperor, His imperial majesty

皇室 huángshìN royal family, imperial household, member of the royal family

黄昏 huánghūnN dusk, evening, nightfall

恍然大悟 huǎngrán-dàwù(idiom) to suddenly realize; to suddenly see the l

晃 huǎngV variant of 晃[huang3]

谎话 huǎnghuàN lie

谎言 huǎngyánN lie

晃 huàngV variant of 晃[huang3]

晃荡 huàngdangV to rock, to sway, to shake

灰 huīN/Adj ash, dust, lime

灰尘 huīchénN dust

灰心 huīxīnto lose heart, to be discouraged

挥 huīV to wave, to brandish, to command

辉煌 huīhuángAdj splendid, glorious

回归 huíguīV to return to, to retreat, regression (statistics)

回扣 huíkòuN brokerage, a commission paid to a middleman, euphemism for a bribe

回馈 huíkuìV to repay a favor, to give back, feedback

回落 huíluòV to fall back, to return to low level after a rise (in water leve

回升 huíshēngV to rise again after a fall, to pick up, rally (stock market etc)

回首 huíshǒuV to turn around; to look back, (fig.) to recall the past

回味 huíwèiN/V to call to mind and ponder over, aftertaste

回想 huíxiǎngV to recall, to recollect, to think back

回忆录 huíyìlùN memoir

悔恨 huǐhènV remorse, repentance

毁坏 huǐhuàiV to damage, to devastate, to vandalize

毁灭 huǐmièV to perish, to ruin, to destroy

汇合 huìhéV confluence, to converge, to join

汇集 huìjíV to collect, to compile, to converge

汇聚 huìjùV convergence, to come together

会场 huìchǎngN meeting place, place where people gather, CL:個|个[ge4]

会面 / 會面 huìmiànto meet with, meeting

会晤 huìwùV to meet, meeting, conference

会意 huìyìV combined ideogram (one of the Six Methods 六書|六书[li, Chinese character that combines the meanings of ex, also known as joint ideogram or associative compou

会诊 / 會診 huìzhěnconsultation (medical), to meet for diagnosis, (by extension) consultation of different specialis

绘声绘色 / 繪聲繪色 huìshēng-huìsèvivid and colorful (idiom); true to life, lively and realistic

贿赂 huìlùV/N to bribe, a bribe

昏迷 hūnmíV to lose consciousness, to be in a coma, stupor

婚纱 hūnshāN wedding dress

婚姻 hūnyīnN marriage; matrimony, CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4]

浑身 húnshēnN all over, from head to foot

魂 húnN old variant of 魂[hun2]

混凝土 hùnníngtǔN concrete (building material)

混淆 hùnxiáoV to obscure, to confuse, to mix up

混浊 hùnzhuóAdj turbid, muddy, dirty

豁 huōV opening, stake all, sacrifice

豁出去 huōchuquto throw caution to the wind, to press one's luck, to go for broke

活该 huógāiV (coll.) serve sb right, deservedly, ought

活期 huóqīAdj (banking) current (account), checking (account), demand (deposit etc)

活儿 huórN work, (lots of) things to do

火暴 huǒbàoAdj variant of 火爆[huo3 bao4]

火锅 huǒguōN hotpot, (basketball) a blocked shot; a block

火候 huǒhouN heat control, (fig.) mastery, (fig.) crucial moment

火花 huǒhuāN spark, sparkle

火炬 huǒjùN (flaming) torch, CL:把[ba3]

火辣辣 huǒlàlàAdj scorching hot, (of a burn or other injury) painful; burning, (of one's mood) agitated; heated; intense

火热 huǒrèAdj fiery, burning, fervent

火山 huǒshānN volcano

火速 huǒsùAdv at top speed, at a tremendous lick

火焰 huǒyànN blaze, flame

火药 huǒyàoN gunpowder

伙食 huǒshíN food, meals

或多或少 huòduō-huòshǎomore or less

货币 huòbìN currency, monetary, money

货车 huòchēN truck, van, freight wagon

货物 huòwùN goods, commodity, merchandise

货运 huòyùnN freight transport, cargo, transported goods

获胜 huòshèngV to win

获悉 huòxīV to learn of sth, to find out, to get news

祸害 huòhaiN/V disaster, harm, scourge

霍乱 huòluànN cholera

豁达 huòdáAdj optimistic, sanguine, generous

几率 jīlǜN probability, odds

讥笑 jīxiàoV to sneer

饥饿 jī'èAdj hunger, starvation, famine

机舱 jīcāngN cabin of a plane

机动 jīdòngAdj locomotive, motorized, power-driven

机灵 jīlingAdj clever, quick-witted

机密 jīmìAdj/N secret; classified, classified information; secret

机智 jīzhìAdj quick-witted, resourceful

肌肤 jīfūN skin, flesh, fig. close physical relationship

积 jīV to amass; to accumulate; to store up, (math.) product (the result of multiplication), (TCM) constipation; indigestion

积淀 jīdiànV/N deposits accumulated over long periods, fig. valuable experience, accumulated wisdom

积蓄 jīxùV/N to save; to put aside, savings

基本功 jīběngōngN basic skills, fundamentals

基层 jīcéngN basic level, grassroots unit, basement layer

基因 jīyīnN gene (loanword)

基于 / 基於 jīyúPrep based on, on the basis of

基准 jīzhǔnN (surveying) datum, standard; criterion; benchmark

畸形 jīxíngAdj deformed; malformed, lopsided; unbalanced

激发 jīfāV to arouse, to stimulate, (physics) to excite

激光 jīguāngN laser

激化 jīhuàV to intensify

激活 jīhuóV to activate

激励 / 激勵 jīlìV to inspire, to motivate; incentive

激起 jīqǐV to arouse, to evoke, to cause

激素 jīsùN hormone

及 jíConj and, to reach, up to

及其 jí qíand its, together with (formal connective)

及早 jízǎoAdv at the earliest possible time; as soon as possible

吉普 jípǔN Jeep (car brand)

吉他 jítāN (loanword) guitar, CL:把[ba3]

吉祥物 jíxiángwùN mascot

级别 jíbiéN (military) rank, level, grade

极度 jídùAdv extremely

极力 jílìAdv to make a supreme effort, at all costs

极少数 / 極少數 jí shǎoshùa tiny minority, very few

极为 jíwéiAdv extremely; exceedingly

极限 jíxiànN limit, extreme boundary

即 jíAdv namely, that is, i.e.

即便 jíbiànConj even if, even though, right away

即可 jíkěV equivalent to 就可以, can then (do sth), can immediately (do sth)

急剧 jíjùAdj rapid; sudden

急迫 jípòAdj urgent, pressing, imperative

急性 jíxìngAdj acute

急需 jíxūV to urgently need, urgent need

急于 jíyúV eager to, in a hurry to

急诊 jízhěnV/N to give or receive urgent medical treatment, emergency treatment (at a hospital emergency depar

急转弯 / 急轉彎 jízhuǎnwānto make a sudden turn

棘手 jíshǒuAdj thorny (problem), intractable

集会 jíhuìN/V to gather, assembly, meeting

集结 jíjiéV to assemble, to concentrate, to mass

集邮 / 集郵 jíyóustamp collecting, philately

集装箱 jízhuāngxiāngN container (for shipping)

集资 jízīV to raise money, to accumulate funds

嫉妒 jídùV to be jealous of; to envy

挤压 jǐyāV to squeeze, to press, to extrude

脊梁 jǐliángN backbone, spine, Taiwan pr. [ji3 liang5]

计 jìN/V surname Ji

计策 jìcèN stratagem

计较 jìjiàoV to bother about, to haggle, to bicker

计时 jìshíV to measure time, to time, to reckon by time

记号 jìhaoN mark, symbol, notation

记忆犹新 / 記憶猶新 jìyì-yóuxīnto remain fresh in one's memory (idiom)

纪录片 jìlùpiànN newsreel, documentary (film or TV program), CL:部[bu4]

纪念碑 jìniànbēiN monument

纪念馆 jìniànguǎnN memorial hall, commemorative museum

纪念日 jìniànrìN day of commemoration, memorial day

纪实 jìshíV/N record of actual events, documentary (factual rather than fictional)

技艺 jìyìN skill, art

忌 jìV to be jealous of, fear, dread

忌讳 jìhuìV taboo, to avoid as taboo, to abstain from

忌口 jìkǒuabstain from certain food (as when ill), avoid certain foods, be on a diet

剂 jìN/M (bound form) a compound made by mixing ingredients, (bound form) small piece of dough cut from a rolle, classifier for a dose of medicine

迹象 jìxiàngN sign; indication; mark; indicator

继 jìV to continue, to follow after, to go on with

继而 jì'érConj then, afterwards

继父 jìfùN stepfather

继母 jìmǔN stepmother

祭 jìV to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors), (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to , (bound form) ceremony

祭奠 jìdiànV to offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors), to hold or attend a memorial service

祭祀 jìsìV to offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors

寄托 jìtuōV to entrust (to sb), to place (one's hope, energy etc) in, a thing in which one invests (one's hope, energy e

寂静 jìjìngAdj quiet

寂寞 jìmòAdj lonely, lonesome, (of a place) quiet

加紧 jiājǐnV to intensify, to speed up, to step up

加剧 jiājùV to intensify

加深 jiāshēnV to deepen

加重 jiāzhòngV to make heavier, to emphasize, (of an illness etc) to become more serious

佳节 jiājiéN festive day, holiday

家伙 jiāhuoN variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5]

家家户户 jiājiāhùhùN each and every family (idiom), every household

家教 jiājiàoN family education, upbringing, to bring sb up

家境 jiājìngN family financial situation, family circumstances

家禽 jiāqínN poultry, domestic fowl

家用 jiāyòngN/Adj home-use, domestic, family expenses

家喻户晓 / 家喻戶曉 jiāyù-hùxiǎounderstood by everyone (idiom); well known, a household name

家政 jiāzhèngN housekeeping

家族 jiāzúN family, clan

嘉年华 jiāniánhuáN (loanword) carnival

假定 jiǎdìngV to assume, to suppose, supposed

假冒 jiǎmàoV to impersonate, to pose as (someone else), to counterfeit

假设 jiǎshèV/N to suppose, to presume, to assume

假使 jiǎshǐConj if, in case, suppose

假装 jiǎzhuāngV to feign, to pretend

价位 jiàwèiN price level

价值观 jiàzhíguānN value system; personal or cultural values

驾 jiàV surname Jia

驾车 / 駕車 jià chēto drive a vehicle

驾驭 jiàyùV to urge on (of horse), to drive, to steer

架势 jiàshiN attitude, position (on an issue etc)

架子 jiàziN shelf, frame, stand

嫁 jiàV (of a woman) to marry, to marry off a daughter, to shift (blame etc)

嫁妆 jiàzhuangN dowry

尖端 jiānduānN/Adj sharp pointed end, the tip, the cusp

尖锐 jiānruìAdj sharp, intense, penetrating

奸诈 jiānzhàAdj treachery, devious, a rogue

歼灭 jiānmièV to wipe out, to crush, to annihilate

坚持不懈 / 堅持不懈 jiānchí-bùxiè(idiom) to persevere unremittingly; to keep going

坚韧 jiānrènAdj tough and durable, tenacious

坚实 jiānshíAdj firm and substantial, solid

坚守 / 堅守 jiānshǒuV to hold fast to, to stand by

坚信 jiānxìnV to believe firmly, without any doubt

坚硬 jiānyìngAdj hard, solid

肩膀 jiānbǎngN shoulder

肩负 jiānfùV to shoulder (a burden), to bear, to suffer (a disadvantage)

艰巨 jiānjùAdj variant of 艱鉅|艰巨[jian1 ju4]

艰苦奋斗 / 艱苦奮鬥 jiānkǔ-fèndòuto struggle arduously

艰险 jiānxiǎnAdj difficult and dangerous, hardships and perils

艰辛 jiānxīnAdj hardships, arduous, difficult

监察 jiāncháV to supervise, to control

监管 jiānguǎnV to oversee, to take charge of, to supervise

监护 jiānhùV to act as a guardian

监控 jiānkòngV to monitor

监视 jiānshìV to monitor, to keep a close watch over, surveillance

监狱 jiānyùN prison

兼 jiānV double, twice, simultaneous

兼顾 jiāngùV to handle two or more responsibilities at the same

兼任 jiānrènV to hold a concurrent post, part-time; (in academia) adjunct

兼容 jiānróngV compatible

兼职 jiānzhíN to hold concurrent posts, concurrent job, moonlighting

煎 jiānV to pan fry, to sauté

拣 jiǎnV to choose, to pick, to sort out

检察 jiǎncháV to inspect, (law) to prosecute, to investigate

检讨 jiǎntǎoV to examine or inspect, self-criticism, review

减免 jiǎnmiǎnV to reduce or waive (taxes, punishment, rent, tuiti

减弱 jiǎnruòV to weaken; to diminish

减速 / 減速 jiǎnsùto reduce speed; to slow down

减压 jiǎnyāV to reduce pressure, to relax

简称 jiǎnchēngV/N to be abbreviated to, abbreviation; short form

简短 jiǎnduǎnAdj brief (statement, summary etc), briefly, brevity

简化 jiǎnhuàV to simplify

简洁 jiǎnjiéAdj concise, succinct, pithy

简陋 jiǎnlòuAdj simple and crude

简体字 jiǎntǐzìN simplified Chinese character, as opposed to tradit

简要 jiǎnyàoAdj concise, brief

简易 jiǎnyìAdj simple and easy, simplistic, simplicity

见解 jiànjiěN opinion, view, understanding

见钱眼开 / 見錢眼開 jiànqián-yǎnkāito open one's eyes wide at the sight of profit (id, money-grubbing

见仁见智 / 見仁見智 jiànrén-jiànzhìopinions differ (idiom)

见识 jiànshiV/N to gain first-hand knowledge of sth, to experience for oneself, knowledge

见外 jiànwàiAdj to treat sb with the formal courtesy accorded to a

见效 jiànxiàoV to produce the intended effect; to achieve the des

见义勇为 / 見義勇為 jiànyì-yǒngwéi(idiom, from the Analects) (usu. of a passer-by wh

见证 jiànzhèngV/N to be witness to, witness, evidence

间谍 jiàndiéN spy

间断 jiànduànV disconnected, interrupted, suspended

间隔 jiàngéV/N gap, interval, compartment

间隙 jiànxìN interval, gap, clearance

建交 jiànjiāoto establish diplomatic relations

建树 jiànshùV/N to make a contribution, to establish, to found

建筑师 jiànzhùshīN architect

建筑物 jiànzhùwùN building, structure, edifice

贱 jiànAdj inexpensive, lowly, despicable

健美 jiànměiN/Adj healthy and beautiful, to do fitness exercises, abbr. for 健美運動|健美运动[jian4 mei3 yun4 dong4]

健壮 jiànzhuàngAdj robust, healthy, sturdy

溅 jiànV to splash

鉴别 jiànbiéV to differentiate; to distinguish

鉴赏 jiànshǎngV to appreciate (as a connoisseur)

鉴于 jiànyúPrep in view of, seeing that, considering

姜 jiāngN surname Jiang

僵 jiāngAdj rigid, deadlock, stiff (corpse)

僵化 jiānghuàV to become rigid

僵局 jiāngjúN impasse, deadlock

讲解 jiǎngjiěV to explain

讲述 jiǎngshùV to talk about; to narrate; to give an account

讲学 / 講學 jiǎngxuéto lecture (on branch of learning)

奖杯 jiǎngbēiN trophy cup

奖牌 jiǎngpáiN medal (awarded as a prize)

奖品 jiǎngpǐnN award, prize

奖项 jiǎngxiàngN award; prize, CL:項|项[xiang4]

降临 jiànglínV to descend, to arrive, to come

交叉 jiāochāV to cross, to intersect, to overlap

交锋 / 交鋒 jiāofēngto cross swords, to have a confrontation (with sb)

交付 jiāofùV to hand over, to deliver

交集 jiāojíV (of diverse emotions) to occur simultaneously; to , common ground; points of commonality; overlap; con, interaction; dealings

交接 jiāojiēV (of two things) to come into contact, to meet, to hand over to

交界 jiāojièV common boundary, common border

交纳 jiāonàV to pay (taxes or dues)

交情 jiāoqingN friendship, friendly relations

交涉 jiāoshèV to negotiate (with), to have dealings (with)

交谈 jiāotánV to discuss; to converse, chat; discussion

交替 jiāotìV to replace, alternately; in turn

交头接耳 / 交頭接耳 jiāotóu-jiē'ěrto whisper to one another's ear

交响乐 jiāoxiǎngyuèN symphony

郊外 jiāowàiN outskirts

郊游 jiāoyóuV to go for an outing, to go on an excursion

浇 jiāoV to pour liquid, to irrigate (using waterwheel), to water

娇惯 jiāoguànV to pamper, to coddle, to spoil

娇气 jiāoqìAdj delicate, squeamish, finicky

胶囊 jiāonángN (pharm.) capsule

胶片 jiāopiànN (photographic) film

焦 jiāoAdj surname Jiao

焦急 jiāojíAdj anxiety, anxious

焦距 jiāojùN focal length, focal distance

焦虑 jiāolǜAdj anxious, worried, apprehensive

焦躁 jiāozàoAdj fretful, impatient

礁石 jiāoshíN reef

嚼 jiáoV to chew, also pr. [jue2]

角落 jiǎoluòN corner (of a room, courtyard etc), (fig.) remote spot; nook

狡猾 jiǎohuáAdj crafty; cunning; sly

绞 jiǎoV to twist (strands into a thread), to entangle, to wring

矫正 jiǎozhèngV to correct, to rectify (e.g. a physical defect such as hearing, to cure

搅 jiǎoV to disturb, to annoy, to mix

搅拌 jiǎobànV to stir, to agitate

缴 jiǎoV to hand in; to hand over; to pay, to capture (weapons); to seize

缴费 jiǎofèiV to pay a fee

缴纳 jiǎonàV to pay (taxes etc)

叫板 jiàobǎnto signal the musicians (in Chinese opera, by prol, (coll.) to challenge

叫好 jiàohǎoto applaud, to cheer

轿车 jiàochēN (old) enclosed carriage for carrying passengers, (automotive) sedan

较劲 / 較勁 jiàojìnto match one's strength with, to compete, more competitive

较量 jiàoliàngV to pit oneself against sb, to compete with sb, contest

教科书 jiàokēshūN textbook, CL:本[ben3]

教条 jiàotiáoN/Adj doctrine, dogma, creed

教养 jiàoyǎngV/N to educate; to bring up; to nurture, upbringing; breeding; culture

阶层 jiēcéngN social class

阶级 jiējíN (social) class, CL:個|个[ge4]

阶梯 jiētīN flight of steps, (fig.) stepping stone; way to reach the goal of

皆 jiēAdv all, each and every, in all cases

结 jiēV (of a plant) to produce (fruit or seeds), Taiwan pr. [jie2]

结果 / 結果 jiēguǒresult, outcome; as a result

接班 jiēbānto take over (from those working the previous shif, to take over (in a leadership role etc), to succeed sb

接班人 jiēbānrénN successor

接二连三 / 接二連三 jiē'èr-liánsān(idiom) one after another; in quick succession

接轨 / 接軌 jiēguǐrailtrack connection, to integrate into sth, to dock

接济 jiējìV to give material assistance to

接见 jiējiànV to receive sb, to grant an interview

接力 jiēlìV relay

接纳 jiēnàV to admit (to membership)

接手 jiēshǒuV to take over (duties etc), catcher (baseball etc)

接送 jiēsòngV to pick up and drop off; to ferry back and forth

接替 jiētìV to replace, to take over (a position or post)

接听 jiētīngV to answer the phone

接通 jiētōngV to connect, to put through

揭发 jiēfāV to expose, to bring to light, to disclose

揭露 jiēlùV to expose, to unmask, to ferret out

揭示 jiēshìV to reveal; to elucidate; to set forth; to articula, to announce publicly; to promulgate

揭晓 jiēxiǎoV to announce publicly, to publish, to make known

节俭 jiéjiǎnAdj frugal; economical

节气 jiéqìN solar term

节水 jiéshuǐV to save water

节衣缩食 / 節衣縮食 jiéyī-suōshíto save on food and clothing (idiom); to live frug

劫 jiéV variant of 劫[jie2]

劫持 jiéchíV to kidnap, to hijack, to abduct

洁净 jiéjìngAdj clean, to cleanse

结冰 jiébīngV to freeze

结晶 jiéjīngN to crystallize, crystallization, crystal

结局 jiéjúN conclusion, ending

结识 jiéshíV to get to know sb, to meet sb for the first time

结尾 jiéwěiV/N ending, coda, to wind up

截 jiéV/M to cut off (a length), to stop, to intercept

截然不同 jiérán-bùtóngentirely different, different as black and white

竭尽全力 / 竭盡全力 jiéjìn-quánlì(idiom) to spare no effort; to do one's utmost

竭力 jiélìAdv to do one's utmost

解答 jiědáV to solve (a problem), to resolve (a difficulty), to provide an answer

解读 jiědúV to decipher, to decode, to interpret

解雇 jiěgùV to fire, to sack, to dismiss

解救 jiějiùV to rescue, to help out of difficulties, to save the situation

解剖 jiěpōuV to dissect (an animal), to analyze, anatomy

解散 jiěsànV to dissolve, to disband

解体 jiětǐV to break up into components, to disintegrate, to collapse

解脱 jiětuōV to untie, to free, to absolve of

解围 / 解圍 jiěwéito lift a siege, to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment

解析 jiěxīV to analyze, to resolve, (math.) analysis

介入 jièrùV to intervene; to get involved

介意 jièyìto care about, to take offense, to mind

介于 jièyúV between, intermediate, to lie between

戒备 jièbèiV to take precautions, to guard against (emergency)

戒烟 / 戒煙 jiè yānto quit smoking

戒指 jièzhiN (finger) ring

届时 jièshíAdv when the time comes, at the scheduled time

界定 jièdìngV definition, to delimit

界限 jièxiànN boundary

界线 jièxiànN limits, bounds, dividing line

借口 jièkǒuV/N to use as an excuse, excuse; pretext

借条 jiètiáoN receipt for a loan, IOU

借用 jièyòngV to borrow sth for another use, to borrow an idea for one's own use

借助 jièzhùV to draw support from, with the help of

金属 jīnshǔN metal, CL:種|种[zhong3]

金子 jīnziN Kaneko (Japanese surname)

金字塔 jīnzìtǎN pyramid (building or structure)

津津有味 jīnjīn-yǒuwèiwith keen interest (idiom), with great pleasure, with gusto

津贴 jīntiēN allowance

筋 jīnN muscle, tendon, veins visible under the skin

禁不住 jīnbuzhùV can't help it, can't bear it

仅次于 / 僅次於 jǐn cì yúsecond only to, ranked just below

尽 jǐnV/Adv to the greatest extent, (when used before a noun of location) furthest or , to be within the limits of

尽早 jǐnzǎoAdv as early as possible

紧凑 jǐncòuAdj compact, terse, tight (schedule)

紧接着 / 緊接著 jǐn jiēzheimmediately after, right on the heels of

紧迫 jǐnpòAdj pressing, urgent

紧缺 jǐnquēAdj in short supply, scarce

紧缩 jǐnsuōV (economics) to reduce, to curtail, to cut back

锦旗 jǐnqíN silk banner (as an award or gift)

谨慎 jǐnshènAdj cautious, prudent

尽情 jìnqíngAdv as much as one likes

尽头 jìntóuN end; extremity; limit

进场 jìnchǎngV to enter the venue, to enter the arena, (aviation) to approach the airfield

进程 jìnchéngN course of events; process, (computing) process (a running instance of a progr

进出 jìnchūV to enter or exit, to go through

进出口 / 進出口 jìn-chūkǒuimportation and exportation; import-export, access point; opening that serves as an entrance o

进度 jìndùN rate of progress

进而 jìn'érConj and then; and thereby; and in turn

进修 jìnxiūV to undertake advanced studies, to take a refresher course

近年来 / 近年來 jìnnián láiin recent years

劲头 jìntóuN enthusiasm, zeal, vigor

晋升 jìnshēngV to promote to a higher position

浸泡 jìnpàoV to steep, to soak, to immerse

禁忌 jìnjìN/V taboo, contraindication (medicine), to abstain from

禁区 jìnqūN restricted area; forbidden zone; off-limits area

茎 jīngN stalk, stem, CL:條|条[tiao2]

经 jīngV surname Jing

经度 jīngdùN longitude

经久不息 / 經久不息 jīngjiǔ-bùxī(idiom) prolonged (applause, cheering etc)

经贸 jīngmàoN economy and trade (abbr. for 經濟貿易|经济贸易[jing1 ji4 m

经商 / 經商 jīngshāngto trade, to carry out commercial activities, in business

经受 jīngshòuV to undergo (hardship), to endure, to withstand

荆棘 jīngjíN thistles and thorns, brambles, thorny undergrowth

惊 jīngV to startle, to be frightened, to be scared

惊诧 jīngchàAdj to be surprised, to be amazed, to be stunned

惊慌 jīnghuāngAdj to panic, to be alarmed

惊慌失措 / 驚慌失措 jīnghuāng-shīcuòto lose one's head out of fear (idiom)

惊奇 jīngqíAdj to be amazed, to be surprised, to wonder

惊叹 jīngtànV to exclaim in admiration, a gasp of surprise

惊天动地 / 驚天動地 jīngtiān-dòngdì(idiom) world-shaking

惊险 jīngxiǎnAdj perilous; touch-and-go; nerve-racking; suspenseful

惊心动魄 / 驚心動魄 jīngxīn-dòngpò(idiom) heart-stopping; hair-raising; breathtaking

惊醒 jīngxǐngV to rouse, to be woken by sth, to wake with a start

惊讶 jīngyàAdj amazed, astonished, to surprise

晶莹 jīngyíngAdj sparkling and translucent

兢兢业业 jīngjīngyèyèAdj (idiom) conscientious, assiduous

精打细算 / 精打細算 jīngdǎ-xìsuànmeticulous planning and careful accounting (idiom)

精华 jīnghuáN best feature, most important part of an object, quintessence

精简 jīngjiǎnV to simplify, to reduce

精练 jīngliànAdj (textiles) to scour, to degum (silk), variant of 精煉|精炼[jing1 lian4]

精妙 jīngmiàoAdj exquisite, fine and delicate (usu. of works of art)

精明 jīngmíngAdj astute; shrewd; smart

精疲力竭 jīngpí-lìjiéspirit weary, strength exhausted (idiom); spent, drained, washed out

精确 / 精確 jīngquèAdj precise, accurate

精神病 jīngshénbìngN mental disorder, psychosis

精髓 jīngsuǐN marrow; pith; quintessence; essence

精通 jīngtōngV to be proficient in, to master (a subject)

精细 jīngxìAdj fine, meticulous, careful

精心 jīngxīnAdj with utmost care, fine, meticulous

精益求精 jīngyìqiújīng(idiom) to constantly seek to improve; to keep per

精英 jīngyīngN cream, elite, essence

精致 jīngzhìAdj delicate; fine; exquisite; refined

颈部 jǐngbùN neck

景观 jǐngguānN landscape

景区 jǐngqūN scenic area

警车 jǐngchēN police car

警官 jǐngguānN constable; police officer

警惕 jǐngtìV to be on the alert, vigilant, alert

警钟 jǐngzhōngN alarm bell

净化 jìnghuàV to purify

竞技 jìngjìV competition of skill (e.g. sports), athletics tournament

竞相 jìngxiāngAdv competitive, eagerly, to vie

竞选 jìngxuǎnV to take part in an election, to run for office

竟 jìngAdv unexpectedly, actually, to go so far as to

竟敢 jìnggǎnV to have the impertinence; to have the cheek to

敬 jìngV (bound form) respectful; to respect, to offer politely

敬爱 jìng'àiV to respect and love; to hold in high esteem

敬而远之 / 敬而遠之 jìng'éryuǎnzhīto show respect from a distance (idiom), to remain at a respectful distance

敬酒 jìngjiǔV to toast; to propose a toast

敬礼 / 敬禮 jìnglǐto salute, salute

敬佩 jìngpèiV to esteem, to admire

敬请 jìngqǐngV please (do sth) (deferential form)

敬业 jìngyèV dedicated to one's work

敬意 jìngyìN respect; esteem; high regard

敬重 jìngzhòngV to respect deeply, to revere, to esteem

静止 jìngzhǐV still, immobile, static

境地 jìngdìN circumstances

境界 jìngjièN boundary, state, realm

境内 jìngnèiN within the borders, internal (to a country, province, city etc), domestic

境外 jìngwàiN outside (a country's) borders

境遇 jìngyùN circumstance

窘迫 jiǒngpòAdj poverty-stricken, very poor, hard-pressed

纠缠 jiūchánV to be in a tangle, to nag

揪 jiūV to seize, to clutch, to grab firmly and pull

久违 jiǔwéiV (haven't done sth) for a long time, a long time since we last met

久仰 jiǔyǎngV honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you, It's an honor to meet you at last.

酒精 jiǔjīngN (coll.) ethanol; ethyl alcohol

酒楼 jiǔlóuN restaurant

救护车 jiùhùchēN ambulance, CL:輛|辆[liang4]

救济 jiùjìV emergency relief, to help the needy with cash or goods

救治 jiùzhìV to provide critical care (to a patient or a diseas

就餐 jiùcānV to dine; to have one's meal

就地 jiùdìAdv locally, on the spot

就读 jiùdúV to go to school

就近 jiùjìnAdv nearby, in a close neighborhood

就任 jiùrènV to take office, to assume a post

就医 / 就醫 jiùyīto receive medical treatment

就诊 / 就診 jiùzhěnto see a doctor, to seek medical advice

就职 / 就職 jiùzhíto take office; to assume a post

就座 jiùzuòto take a seat

舅舅 jiùjiuN mother's brother, maternal uncle (informal), CL:個|个[ge4]

拘留 jūliúV to detain (as a prisoner); to keep sb in custody

拘束 jūshùV/Adj to restrict, to restrain, constrained

居高临下 / 居高臨下 jūgāo-línxiàlit. to be in a high location, overlooking the sce, fig. to occupy a commanding position, to assume a haughty attitude

居民楼 jūmínlóuN apartment building, residential tower

鞠躬 jūgōngto bow, (literary) to bend down

局部 júbùN part, local

局势 júshìN situation, state (of affairs)

局限 júxiànV variant of 局限[ju2 xian4]

菊花 júhuāN chrysanthemum, (TCM) chrysanthemum flower, (slang) anus

橘子 júziN tangerine, CL:個|个[ge4],瓣[ban4]

沮丧 jǔsàngAdj dispirited, dejected, dismayed

举报 jǔbàoV to report (malefactors to the police), to denounce

举措 jǔcuòN move; act; measure

举例 / 舉例 jǔlìto give an example

举世闻名 / 舉世聞名 jǔshì-wénmíngworld-famous (idiom)

举世无双 / 舉世無雙 jǔshì-wúshuāngunrivaled (idiom); world number one, unique, unequaled

举世瞩目 / 舉世矚目 jǔshì-zhǔmùto receive worldwide attention

举一反三 / 舉一反三 jǔyī-fǎnsānto raise one and infer three, to deduce many things from one case (idiom)

举止 jǔzhǐN bearing, manner, mien

举重 jǔzhòngN to lift weights, weight-lifting (sports)

巨额 jù'éAdj a huge sum; an enormous amount (of money)

巨人 jùrénN giant

巨头 jùtóuN tycoon, magnate, big player (including company, country, school etc

巨星 jùxīngN (astronomy) giant star, (fig.) superstar (of opera, basketball etc)

巨型 jùxíngAdj giant; enormous

剧烈 jùlièAdj violent; acute; severe; fierce

剧目 jùmùN theatrical piece (play or opera), repertoire, list of plays or operas

剧情 jùqíngN story line, plot, drama (genre)

剧团 jùtuánN theatrical troupe

剧院 jùyuànN theater, CL:家[jia1],座[zuo4]

剧组 jùzǔN cast and crew, performers and production team

据此 jùcǐV accordingly; in view of the above

据悉 jùxīV according to reports, it is reported (that)

距 jùV to be at a distance of ... from; to be apart from, (bound form) distance, spur (on the leg of certain birds: gamecock, pheas

锯 jùN/V variant of 鋦|锔[ju1]

聚集 jùjíV to assemble; to gather

聚精会神 / 聚精會神 jùjīng-huìshénto concentrate one's attention (idiom)

捐献 juānxiànV to donate; to contribute

卷入 juǎnrùV to be drawn into, to be involved in

卷子 juànziN steamed roll, spring roll

圈 juànN to confine, to lock up, to pen in

决议 juéyìN a resolution, to pass a resolution

诀别 juébiéV to bid farewell, to part (usually with little hope of meeting again

诀窍 juéqiàoN secret, trick, knack

角逐 juézhúV to tussle, to contend, to contest

觉醒 juéxǐngV to awaken, to come to realize, awakened to the truth

绝技 juéjìN consummate skill, supreme feat, tour-de-force

绝缘 juéyuánV to have no contact with, to be cut off from, (electricity) to insulate

绝招 juézhāoN unique skill, unexpected tricky move (as a last resort), masterstroke

倔强 juéjiàngAdj stubborn; obstinate; unbending

崛起 juéqǐV to rise abruptly (to a towering position), to tower over, to spring up

爵士 juéshìN knight, Sir, (loanword) jazz

倔 juèAdj used in 倔強|倔强[jue2 jiang4]

军官 jūnguānN officer (military)

均衡 jūnhéngAdj balanced, equitable; balance

均匀 jūnyúnAdj even, well-distributed, homogeneous

君子 jūnzǐN nobleman, person of noble character

俊 jùnAdj old variant of 俊[jun4]

俊俏 jùnqiàoAdj attractive and intelligent, charming, elegant

骏马 jùnmǎN fine horse, steed

竣工 jùngōngV to complete a project

卡车 kǎchēN truck, CL:輛|辆[liang4]

卡片 kǎpiànN card

卡通 kǎtōngN cartoon (loanword)

开办 kāibànV to open, to start (a business etc), to set up

开采 kāicǎiV to extract (ore or other resource from a mine), to exploit, to mine

开场 / 開場 kāichǎngto begin, to open, to start

开场白 kāichǎngbáiN prologue of play, opening remarks, preamble (of speeches, articles etc)

开除 kāichúV to expel (a member of an organization), to fire (an employee)

开动 kāidòngV to start, to set in motion, to move

开发区 kāifāqūN development zone

开发商 kāifāshāngN developer (of real estate, a commercial product et

开工 / 開工 kāigōngto begin work (of a factory or engineering operati, to start a construction job

开垦 kāikěnV to clear a wild area for cultivation, to put under the plow

开口 / 開口 kāikǒuto open one's mouth, to start to talk

开阔 kāikuòAdj/V wide, open (spaces), to open up

开朗 kāilǎngAdj spacious and well-lit, open and clear, (of character) optimistic

开辟 kāipìV to open up, to set up, to establish

开启 kāiqǐV to start; to begin; to initiate (an era, process, , (computing) to enable (a feature), (of a system or device) to start operating automat

开枪 / 開槍 kāi qiāngto fire a gun, to shoot

开天辟地 / 開天闢地 kāitiān-pìdìto split heaven and earth apart (idiom); refers to

开拓 kāituòV to break new ground (for agriculture), to open up (a new seam), to develop (border regions)

开销 kāixiāoV/N to pay (expenses), expenses, (old) to dismiss (an employee)

开张 / 開張 kāizhāngto open a business, first transaction of a business day

开支 kāizhīN expenditures; expenses (CL:筆|笔[bi3],項|项[xiang4]), to spend money, (coll.) to pay wages

凯歌 kǎigēN triumphal hymn; victory song; paean

楷模 kǎimóN model, example

刊登 kāndēngV to carry a story, to publish (in a newspaper or magazine)

刊物 kānwùN publication

看护 kānhùV/N to nurse, to look after, to watch over

勘探 kāntànV to explore, to survey, to prospect (for oil etc)

堪称 kānchēngV can be rated as, can be said to be

侃大山 kǎn dàshānto chat idly, to shoot the breeze

砍 kǎnV to chop, to cut down, to throw sth at sb

看得出 kàndechūV can see, can tell

看热闹 / 看熱鬧 kàn rènaoto watch the excitement, to be a bystander

看似 kànsìV to look as if; to seem

看台 kàntáiN terrace, spectator's grandstand, viewing platform

看样子 / 看樣子 kàn yàngziit looks like, by the looks of things

看中 kànzhòngto have a preference for, to fancy, to choose after consideration

看重 kànzhòngV to regard as important; to value

慷慨 kāngkǎiAdj vehement; fervent, generous; magnanimous

扛 kángV to carry on one's shoulder, (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc)

抗衡 kànghéngV to compete with, to vie with, to counter

抗拒 kàngjùV to resist, to defy, to oppose

抗生素 kàngshēngsùN antibiotic

抗争 kàngzhēngV to resist, to make a stand and fight (against)

考量 kǎoliángV to consider, to give serious consideration to sth, consideration

烤 kǎoV to roast; to grill; to broil; to bake; to toast (b, to warm oneself by a fire

靠拢 kàolǒngV to draw close to

苛刻 kēkèAdj harsh; severe; demanding

科幻 kēhuànN science fiction, abbr. for 科學幻想|科学幻想[ke1 xue2 huan4 xiang3]

科目 kēmùN academic subject, field of study

科普 kēpǔN popularization of science (abbr. for 科學普及|科学普及[ke1, (attributive) popular science, (coll.) to explain in layperson's terms

磕 kēV to tap; to knock (against sth hard); (esp.) to kno, (fandom slang) to be into (a character relationshi

壳 kéN (coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc), case; casing; housing (of a machine or device)

咳嗽 késouV to cough, CL:陣|阵[zhen4]

可悲 kěbēiAdj lamentable

可不是 kěbùshiAdv (coll.) exactly!; indeed; that's for sure

可乘之机 / 可乘之機 kěchéngzhījī(idiom) an opportunity that someone (usually a vil

可耻 kěchǐAdj shameful, disgraceful, ignominious

可歌可泣 kěgē-kěqìlit. you can sing or you can cry (idiom); fig. dee, happy and sad, inspiring and tragic

可观 kěguānAdj worth seeing, considerable; impressive; significant

可贵 kěguìAdj to be treasured, praiseworthy

可口 kěkǒuAdj tasty; to taste good

可谓 kěwèiV it could even be said

可恶 kěwùAdj repulsive, vile, hateful

可想而知 kěxiǎng'érzhī(idiom) (it) goes without saying; can well be imag

可笑 kěxiàoAdj funny, ridiculous

可信 kěxìnAdj trustworthy

可行 kěxíngAdj feasible

可疑 kěyíAdj suspicious, dubious

克隆 kèlóngV (biology) (loanword) to clone; a clone, (fig.) to make an identical copy of (a website etc

克制 kèzhìV to restrain, to control, restraint

刻苦 kèkǔAdj hardworking, assiduous

刻意 kèyìAdv intentionally; deliberately; purposely, painstakingly; meticulously

刻舟求剑 / 刻舟求劍 kèzhōu-qiújiànlit. a notch on the side of a boat to locate a swo

客房 kèfángN guest room, room (in a hotel)

客机 kèjīN passenger plane

客流 kèliúN passenger flow, customer flow

客运 kèyùnN passenger transportation, (Tw) intercity bus

恳求 kěnqiúV to beg, to beseech, to entreat

啃 kěnV to gnaw, to nibble, to bite

坑 kēngV/N pit; hollow; depression, (mining) pit; shaft; tunnel, (literary) to bury alive

空荡荡 kōngdàngdàngAdj empty; deserted

空难 kōngnànN air crash, aviation accident or incident

空前 kōngqiánV unprecedented

空想 kōngxiǎngV/N daydream, fantasy, to fantasize

空虚 kōngxūAdj hollow, emptiness, meaningless

恐怖 kǒngbùAdj terrible, frightful, frightening

恐吓 kǒnghèV to threaten, to menace

恐慌 kǒnghuāngAdj panic, panicky, panic-stricken

恐惧 kǒngjùAdj to be frightened, fear, dread

恐龙 kǒnglóngN dinosaur (CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1]), (old) (slang) ugly person

空白 kòngbáiN blank space

空地 kòngdìN air-to-surface (missile)

空隙 kòngxìN crack, gap between two objects, gap in time between two events

控告 kònggàoV to accuse; to charge; to indict

抠 kōuV/Adj to dig; to pick; to scratch (with a finger or sth , to carve; to cut, to study meticulously

口碑 kǒubēiN public praise, public reputation, commonly held opinions

口才 kǒucáiN eloquence

口吃 kǒuchīV to stammer; to stutter, Taiwan pr. [kou3ji2]

口感 kǒugǎnN mouthfeel; texture (of food)

口径 kǒujìngN bore; caliber; diameter; aperture, (fig.) stance (on an issue); version (of events);

口令 kǒulìngN oral command, a word of command (used in drilling troops or gymn, password (used by sentry)

口气 kǒuqìN tone of voice, the way one speaks, manner of expression

口腔 kǒuqiāngN oral cavity

口哨 kǒushàoN whistle

口水 kǒushuǐN saliva

口头 kǒutóuN/Adj oral, verbal

口味 kǒuwèiN a person's preferences, tastes (in food), flavor

口香糖 kǒuxiāngtángN chewing gum

口音 kǒuyīnN (linguistics) oral speech sounds

口罩 kǒuzhàoN mask (surgical etc)

口子 kǒuziN hole, opening, cut

扣除 kòuchúV to deduct

扣留 kòuliúV to detain sb; to hold sb against their will, to withhold (property, documents, funds etc)

扣人心弦 kòurénxīnxiánto excite, to thrill, exciting

扣押 kòuyāV to detain, to hold in custody, to distrain

枯燥 kūzàoAdj dry and dull; uninteresting; tedious

哭泣 kūqìV to weep

哭笑不得 kūxiào-bùdélit. not to know whether to laugh or cry (idiom), both funny and extremely embarrassing, between laughter and tears

窟窿 kūlongN hole, pocket, cavity

苦力 kǔlìN bitter work, hard toil, (loanword) coolie, unskilled Chinese laborer in co

苦练 / 苦練 kǔ liànto practice hard, to train strenuously

苦难 kǔnànN suffering

苦恼 kǔnǎoAdj vexed, distressed

苦笑 kǔxiàoV to force a smile, a bitter laugh

苦心 kǔxīnN/Adv painstaking effort, to take a lot of trouble, laborious at pains

酷似 kùsìV to strikingly resemble

夸 kuāV used in transliteration

夸大 kuādàV to exaggerate

夸奖 kuājiǎngV to praise, to applaud, to compliment

夸夸其谈 / 誇誇其談 kuākuā-qítánvariant of 誇誇其談|夸夸其谈[kua1 kua1 qi2 tan2]

夸耀 kuāyàoV to brag about, to flaunt

夸张 kuāzhāngAdj/N to exaggerate, overstated; exaggerated, hyperbole

垮 kuǎV to collapse (lit. or fig.)

挎 kuàV to carry (esp. slung over the arm, shoulder or sid

跨国 kuàguóV transnational, multinational

跨越 kuàyuèV to step across, step over

快捷 kuàijiéAdj quick, fast, nimble

宽敞 kuānchangAdj spacious, wide

宽泛 kuānfànAdj wide-ranging

宽厚 kuānhòuAdj tolerant, generous, magnanimous

宽容 kuānróngV lenient, tolerant, indulgent

宽恕 kuānshùV to forgive, forgiveness

宽松 kuānsōngAdj spacious; roomy; uncrowded, (of clothes) loose and comfortable, relaxed; free of worry

款式 kuǎnshìN pattern, style, design

款项 kuǎnxiàngN funds, a sum of money, CL:宗[zong1]

筐 kuāngN basket, CL:隻|只[zhi1]

狂欢 kuánghuānV party, carousal, hilarity

狂欢节 kuánghuānjiéN carnival

狂热 kuángrèAdj zealotry, fanatical, feverish

旷课 / 曠課 kuàngkèto play truant, to cut classes

况且 kuàngqiěConj moreover, besides, in addition

矿藏 kuàngcángN mineral resources

框 kuàngN/V frame (e.g. door frame), casing, fig. framework

框架 kuàngjiàN (construction) frame, (fig.) framework

亏本 / 虧本 kuīběnto make a loss

亏损 kuīsǔnV deficit, (financial) loss

昆虫 kūnchóngN insect, CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2],堆[dui1]

捆 kǔnV/M a bunch, to tie together, bundle

困惑 kùnhuòAdj/V bewildered, perplexed, confused

困境 kùnjìngN predicament; plight

扩 kuòV to enlarge

扩建 kuòjiànV to extend (a building, an airport runway etc)

扩散 kuòsànV to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse

扩张 kuòzhāngV expansion, dilation, to expand (e.g. one's power or influence)

括弧 kuòhúN parentheses; brackets

阔绰 kuòchuòAdj extravagant; liberal with money

拉动 lādòngV to pull, (fig.) to stimulate (economic activity), to motivate (people to do sth)

拉拢 lālǒngV to rope in, fig. to involve sb, to entice

拉锁 lāsuǒN zipper

啦啦队 lālāduìN cheerleading squad

喇叭 lǎbaN horn (automobile etc), loudspeaker, brass wind instrument

腊月 làyuèN twelfth lunar month

蜡 làN candle, wax

蜡烛 làzhúN candle, CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1]

辣椒 làjiāoN hot pepper, chili

来宾 láibīnN see 來賓市|来宾市[Lai2 bin1 Shi4]

来电 láidiànV/N incoming telephone call (or telegram), to phone in; to send in a telegram, to have an instant attraction to sb

来访 láifǎngV to pay a visit

来回 láihuíAdv/N to make a round trip, return journey, back and forth

来历 láilìN history, antecedents, origin

来临 láilínV to approach; to come closer

来龙去脉 / 來龍去脈 láilóng-qùmàilit. the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom), fig. the whole sequence of events; causes and effe

来年 láiniánN next year, the coming year

来源于 / 來源於 láiyuán yúto originate from, to derive from

拦 lánV to block sb's path, to obstruct, to flag down (a taxi)

栏 lánN fence, railing, hurdle

栏杆 lángānN railing, banister

蓝图 lántúN blueprint

揽 lǎnV to monopolize; to seize, to take into one's arms; to embrace, to fasten (with a rope etc)

缆车 lǎnchēN cable car

懒得 lǎndeV to not feel like (doing sth); to be disinclined to

懒惰 lǎnduòAdj idle, lazy

滥用 lànyòngV to misuse, to abuse

狼 lángN wolf, CL:匹[pi3],隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2]

狼狈 lángbèiAdj in a difficult situation, to cut a sorry figure, scoundrel! (derog.)

朗诵 lǎngsòngV to read aloud with expression, to recite, to declaim

浪 làngN wave, breaker, unrestrained

捞 lāoV to fish up, to dredge up

劳动力 láodònglìN labor force, manpower

劳累 láolèiAdj tired, exhausted, worn out

劳务 láowùN service (work done for money), services (as in "goods and services")

牢固 láogùAdj firm, secure

牢记 láojìV to keep in mind; to remember

牢牢 láoláofirmly, safely

唠叨 láodaoV to prattle, to chatter away, to nag

老伴儿 lǎobànrN erhua variant of 老伴[lao3 ban4]

老大 lǎodàN/Adv old age, very, eldest child in a family

老汉 lǎohànN old man, I (an old man referring to himself)

老化 lǎohuàV (of a person, population or material) to age, (of knowledge) to become outdated

老人家 lǎorenjiaN polite term for old woman or man

老实说 / 老實說 lǎoshishuōhonestly speaking; to be frank, ...

老远 / 老遠 lǎo yuǎnfrom far away, a long way off

老字号 lǎozìhaoN shop, firm, or brand of merchandise with a long-es

姥姥 lǎolaoN (coll.) mother's mother; maternal grandmother

姥爷 lǎoyeN (coll.) mother's father; maternal grandfather

涝 làoAdj flooded

乐意 lèyìV/Adj to be willing to do sth, to be ready to do sth, to be happy to do sth

乐园 lèyuánN paradise

勒 lēiV to strap tightly, to bind

雷同 léitóngAdj mirroring others, identical

累积 lěijīV to accumulate

累计 lěijìV to calculate the running total, cumulative, the total

类别 lèibiéN classification, category

棱角 léngjiǎoN edge and corner, protrusion, sharpness (of a protrusion)

冷淡 lěngdànAdj/V cold, indifferent

冷冻 lěngdòngV to freeze (food etc), (of weather) freezing

冷酷 lěngkùAdj unfeeling; callous

冷酷无情 / 冷酷無情 lěngkù-wúqíngcold-hearted; unfeeling; callous

冷落 lěngluòAdj/V desolate, unfrequented, to treat sb coldly

冷门 lěngménN a neglected branch (of arts, science, sports etc), fig. a complete unknown who wins a competition

冷漠 lěngmòAdj cold and detached towards sb, lack of regard, indifference

冷笑 lěngxiàoV to sneer, to laugh grimly, grin of dissatisfaction (bitterness, helplessness,

冷战 lěngzhànN (US-Soviet) Cold War

愣 lèngV/Adj to look distracted, to stare blankly, distracted

离谱儿 / 離譜兒 lípǔrerhua form of 離譜|离谱[li2 pu3]

离奇 líqíAdj odd; bizarre

离职 / 離職 lízhíto leave one's job temporarily (e.g. for study), to leave one's job; to resign

黎明 límíngN dawn; daybreak

礼服 lǐfúN ceremonial robe, formal attire (dinner suit, evening gown etc)

礼品 lǐpǐnN gift, present

礼仪 lǐyíN etiquette, ceremony

里程碑 lǐchéngbēiN milestone

理睬 lǐcǎiV to heed, to pay attention to

理会 lǐhuìV to understand, to pay attention to, to take notice of

理科 lǐkēN the sciences (as opposed to the humanities 文科[wen2

理念 lǐniànN concept, idea, philosophy

理事 lǐshìN/V member of council, (literary) to take care of matters

理所当然 / 理所當然 lǐsuǒdāngránas it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to b, inevitable and right

理性 lǐxìngAdj/N reason, rationality, rational

理直气壮 / 理直氣壯 lǐzhí-qìzhuàngin the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and , to have the courage of one's convictions, just and forceful

力不从心 / 力不從心 lìbùcóngxīn(idiom) to lack the ability to do what one would w

力度 lìdùN strength, vigor, efforts

力求 lìqiúV to make every effort to, striving to do one's best

力所能及 lìsuǒnéngjías far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to th, within one's powers

力争 lìzhēngV to work hard for, to do all one can, to contend strongly

历程 lìchéngN course, process

历届 lìjièAdj all previous (meetings, sessions etc)

历经 lìjīngV to experience; to go through

历来 lìláiAdv always, throughout (a period of time), (of) all-time

历时 lìshíV/Adj to last, to take (time), period

立方 lìfāngN/M cube (math.), abbr. for 立方體|立方体[li4 fang1 ti3], abbr. for 立方米[li4 fang1 mi3]

立方米 lìfāngmǐM cubic meter (m³)

立功 lìgōngto render meritorious service (one the three imper, to make worthy contributions, to distinguish oneself

立交桥 lìjiāoqiáoN overpass, flyover

立体 lìtǐAdj three-dimensional, solid, stereoscopic

立足 lìzúV to stand, to base oneself on

励志 lìzhìV to pursue a goal with determination, inspirational; motivational

利害 lìhàiN pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, gains and losses

利率 lìlǜN interest rate

利索 lìsuoAdj nimble

粒 lìM grain; granule; pellet; particle, classifier for small round objects (peas, bullets,, (Tw) classifier for larger round objects (watermel

连滚带爬 / 連滾帶爬 liángǔn-dàipá(idiom) stumbling and crawling; scrambling; franti

连绵 liánmiánV continuous, unbroken, uninterrupted

连任 liánrènV to continue in (a political) office, to serve for another term of office

连锁 liánsuǒAdj to interlock, to be linked, chain (store etc)

连锁店 liánsuǒdiànN chain store

连夜 liányèAdv that very night, through the night, for several nights in a row

怜惜 liánxīV to take pity on, to feel tenderness toward

帘子 liánziN curtain

莲子 liánzǐN lotus seed

联邦 liánbāngN federal, federation, commonwealth

联欢 liánhuānV to have a get-together, celebration, party

联网 / 聯網 liánwǎngto connect (or be connected) to a network; to netw

廉价 liánjiàAdj cheaply-priced; low-cost

廉洁 liánjiéAdj incorruptible; unbribable; honest

廉正 liánzhèngAdj upright and honest, integrity

廉政 liánzhèngV to govern with integrity, clean and honest government

脸颊 liǎnjiáN cheek

炼 liànV to refine, to smelt

恋恋不舍 / 戀戀不捨 liànliàn-bùshěreluctant to part

良 liángAdj good, very, very much

良心 liángxīnN conscience

良性 liángxìngAdj positive (in its effect), leading to good consequences, virtuous

凉爽 liángshuǎngAdj cool and refreshing

两口子 liǎngkǒuziN husband and wife

两栖 liǎngqīV amphibious, dual-talented, able to work in two different lines

亮点 liàngdiǎnN highlight, bright spot

亮丽 liànglìAdj bright and beautiful

亮相 liàngxiàngto strike a pose (Chinese opera), (fig.) to make a public appearance; to come out in

谅解 liàngjiěV to understand, to make allowances for, understanding

辽阔 liáokuòAdj vast; extensive

疗法 liáofǎN therapy; treatment

疗效 liáoxiàoN healing efficacy; healing effect

寥寥无几 / 寥寥無幾 liáoliáo-wújǐ(idiom) very few

潦草 liáocǎoAdj slipshod; careless; slovenly, (of handwriting) scrawly; illegible

了结 liǎojiéV to settle, to finish, to conclude

了却 liǎoquèV to resolve, to settle

料到 liàodàoto foresee, to anticipate

料理 liàolǐV/N to arrange, to handle, to cook

咧嘴 liězuǐto grin

列举 lièjǔV a list, to list, to enumerate

劣势 lièshìN inferior, disadvantaged

劣质 lièzhìAdj shoddy; of poor quality

烈士 lièshìN martyr

猎犬 lièquǎnN hound; hunting dog

猎人 lièrénN hunter

裂缝 lièfèngN crack, crevice, CL:道[dao4]

裂痕 lièhénN crack, gap, split

拎 līnV to lift up; to carry in one's hand, Taiwan pr. [ling1]

邻国 línguóN neighboring country

临 línV/Prep to face, to overlook, to arrive

临床 línchuángV clinical

临街 línjiēV facing the street

临近 línjìnV to approach; to draw near; to be close to (in spac

淋 línV to sprinkle, to drip, to pour

灵 língAdj quick, alert, efficacious

灵感 línggǎnN inspiration, insight, a burst of creativity in scientific or artistic en

灵魂 línghúnN soul, spirit

灵机一动 / 靈機一動 língjī-yīdònga bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom); to hit upon, to be struck by a brainwave

灵敏 língmǐnAdj smart, clever, sensitive

灵巧 língqiǎoAdj deft, nimble, ingenious

灵通 língtōngAdj fast and abundant (news), clever, effective

凌晨 língchénN very early in the morning, in the wee hours

零花钱 línghuāqiánN pocket money, allowance

零件 língjiànN part, component

零钱 língqiánN change (of money), small change, pocket money

零售 língshòuV to retail, to sell individually or in small quantities

领队 lǐngduìV/N to lead a group, leader of a group, captain (of sports squad)

领会 lǐnghuìV to understand, to comprehend, to grasp

领军 lǐngjūnV to lead troups, (fig.) to lead, leading

领略 lǐnglüèV to have a taste of, to realize, to appreciate

领事 lǐngshìN consul

领事馆 lǐngshìguǎnN consulate

领土 lǐngtǔN territory

领悟 lǐngwùV to understand, to comprehend

领养 lǐngyǎngV to adopt (a child, pet etc)

领域 / 領域 lǐngyùN field, domain, area

溜 liūV to slip away, to escape in stealth, to skate

溜达 liūdaV to stroll, to go for a walk

浏览 liúlǎnV to skim over, to browse

浏览器 liúlǎnqìN browser (software)

留恋 liúliànV reluctant to leave, to hate to have to go, to recall fondly

留念 liúniànV to keep as a souvenir, to recall fondly

留神 liúshénto take care, to be careful

留心 liúxīnto be careful; to pay attention to

留意 liúyìto be mindful, to pay attention to, to take note of

流畅 liúchàngAdj flowing (of speech, writing), fluent, smooth and easy

流程 liúchéngN course, stream, sequence of processes

流浪 liúlàngV to drift about, to wander, to roam

流泪 liúlèiV to shed tears

流量 liúliàngN flow rate; throughput of passengers; volume of tra, (hydrology) discharge, data traffic; network traffic; website traffic; mo

流露 liúlùV to reveal (indirectly, implicitly), to show (interest, contempt etc) by means of one's

流氓 liúmángN rogue, hoodlum, gangster

流入 liúrùto flow into; inflow

流失 liúshīV (of soil etc) to wash away, to be eroded, (fig.) (of talented staff, followers of a religiou

流水 liúshuǐN running water, (business) turnover

流淌 liútǎngV to flow

流向 liúxiàngN direction of a current, direction of flow, to flow toward

流血 liúxuèV to bleed, to shed blood

流域 liúyùN river basin, valley, drainage area

流转 liúzhuǎnV to be on the move, to roam or wander, to circulate (of goods or capital)

柳树 liǔshùN willow

遛 liùV used in 逗遛[dou4 liu2]

龙舟 lóngzhōuN dragon boat, imperial boat

聋 lóngAdj deaf

聋人 lóngrénN deaf person, hearing-impaired person

笼子 lóngziN cage; basket; container

隆重 lóngzhòngAdj grand, prosperous, ceremonious

垄断 lǒngduànV to monopolize

笼统 lǒngtǒngAdj general, broad, sweeping

笼罩 lǒngzhàoV to envelop, to shroud

搂 lǒuV to draw towards oneself, to gather, to gather up (one's gown, sleeves etc)

露面 lòumiànto show one's face, to appear (in public)

芦花 lúhuāN reed catkin, reed flower

炉灶 lúzàoN stove

炉子 lúziN stove, oven, furnace

卤味 lǔwèiN food prepared by stewing in soy sauce and spices

鲁莽 lǔmǎngAdj hot-headed; impulsive; reckless

录制 lùzhìV to record (video or audio)

鹿 lùN deer

路程 lùchéngN route, path traveled, distance traveled

路灯 lùdēngN street lamp, street light

路段 lùduànN stretch of road, section of a highway or railway

路况 lùkuàngN road condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc)

路面 lùmiànN road surface

路人 lùrénN passer-by, stranger

路途 lùtúN (lit. and fig.) road, path

路子 lùziN method, way, approach

露天 lùtiānN/Adj outdoors, al fresco, in the open

旅程 lǚchéngN journey, trip

旅途 lǚtúN journey; trip

铝 lǚN aluminum (chemistry)

屡 lǚAdv time and again, repeatedly, frequently

屡次 lǚcìAdv repeatedly, time and again

缕 lǚM strand, thread, detailed

履行 lǚxíngV to fulfill (one's obligations), to carry out (a task), to implement (an agreement)

率（成功率） lǜ (chénggōnglǜ)Suffix suffix: rate, ratio (e.g. 成功率 success rate)

绿灯 lǜdēngN green light (traffic signal), (fig.) permission to proceed

绿地 lǜdìN green area (e.g. urban park or garden)

孪生 luánshēngAdj (adj.) twin

卵 luǎnN egg; ovum; spawn, (coll.) testicles, (old) penis

乱七八糟 luànqībāzāoAdj (idiom) chaotic; in disorder; muddled

掠夺 lüèduóV to plunder, to rob

略 lüèV/Adj brief; sketchy, outline; summary, to omit

略微 lüèwēiAdv a little bit; slightly

抡 lūnV to swing (one's arms, a heavy object), to wave (a sword, one's fists), to fling (money)

伦理 lúnlǐN ethics

轮换 lúnhuànV to rotate; to take turns

轮廓 lúnkuòN outline; silhouette

轮流 lúnliúV to alternate; to take turns

轮胎 lúntāiN tire; pneumatic tire

论述 lùnshùV treatise, discourse, exposition

论坛 lùntánN forum (for discussion)

论证 lùnzhèngV to prove a point, to expound on, to demonstrate or prove (through argument)

罗 luóN/V surname Luo

萝卜 luóboN radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. daikon, CL:根[gen1]

螺丝 luósīN screw

裸 luǒV variant of 裸[luo3]

裸露 luǒlùV naked; bare; uncovered; exposed

络绎不绝 / 絡繹不絕 luòyì-bùjué(idiom) continuously; in an endless stream

落差 luòchāN drop in elevation, (fig.) gap (in wages, expectations etc), disparity

落地 luòdìto fall to the ground, to be set on the ground, to reach to the ground

落户 / 落戶 luòhùto settle, to set up home

落下 luòxiato fall, to drop, to land (of projectile)

麻 máN hemp (variant of 麻[ma2])

麻 máAdj hemp (variant of 麻[ma2])

麻痹 mábìV paralysis, palsy, numbness

麻将 májiàngN mahjong, CL:局[ju2],副[fu4]

麻辣 málàAdj hot and numbing

麻木 mámùAdj numb, insensitive, apathetic

麻醉 mázuìV anesthesia, to anesthetize; (fig.) to corrupt (sb's mind); to

马后炮 mǎhòupàoN (Chinese chess) moving the cannon after moving the, (fig.) a useless action or comment; sth done after

马虎 mǎhuAdj careless, sloppy, negligent

马力 mǎlìM horsepower

马桶 mǎtǒngN chamber pot, wooden pan used as toilet, toilet bowl

马戏 mǎxìN circus

码 mǎV (archaic) agate, (bound form) standard weight used with a balance s, number

码 mǎM (archaic) agate, (bound form) standard weight used with a balance s, number

埋藏 máicángV to bury, to hide by burying, hidden

埋伏 máifúV to ambush, to lie in wait for, to lie low

埋没 máimòV to engulf, to bury, to overlook

买不起 / 買不起 mǎi bu qǐcannot afford to buy

迈 màiV to take a step, to stride

迈进 màijìnV to step in, to stride forward, to forge ahead

卖弄 màinongV to show off, to make a display of

脉搏 màibóN pulse (both medical and figurative)

脉络 màiluòN arteries and veins, network of blood vessels, vascular system (of a plant or animal)

埋怨 mányuànV to complain, to grumble (about), to reproach

蛮 mánAdv barbarian, bullying, very

瞒 mánV to conceal from, to keep (sb) in the dark

满怀 mǎnhuáiV to have one's heart filled with, (to collide) full on, (of farm animals) heavy with young

蔓延 mànyánV to extend, to spread

漫 mànV free, unrestrained, to inundate

漫游 mànyóuV to travel around, to roam, (mobile telephony) roaming

慢慢来 / 慢慢來 mànmàn láitake it easy, no rush

慢性 mànxìngAdj slow and patient, chronic (disease), slow to take effect (e.g. a slow poison)

忙活 mánghuoV to be really busy, pressing business

忙碌 mánglùAdj busy; bustling

忙乱 mángluànAdj rushed and muddled

盲目 mángmùAdj (fig.) (of one's actions) blind; unthinking

茫然 mángránAdj blankly, vacantly, at a loss

矛头 máotóuN spearhead, barb, an attack or criticism

茅台（酒） / 茅臺（酒） Máotái(jiǔ)N Moutai (premium Chinese baijiu liquor)

茂密 màomìAdj dense (of plant growth), lush

茂盛 màoshèngAdj lush

冒充 màochōngV to feign, to pretend to be, to pass oneself off as

冒犯 màofànV to offend

冒昧 màomèiAdj bold, presumptuous, to take the liberty of

冒险 / 冒險 màoxiǎnto take risks, to take chances, foray

没劲 méijìnAdj to have no strength, to feel weak, exhausted

没说的 / 沒說的 méishuōde(coll.) nothing to pick on; really good, (coll.) nothing to discuss; settled matter; no pro

没完没了 / 沒完沒了 méiwán-méiliǎowithout end, incessantly, on and on

没意思 / 沒意思 méi yìsiboring, meaningless, no fun

没辙 / 沒轍 méizhéat one's wit's end, unable to find a way out

没准儿 / 沒準兒 méizhǔnrerhua variant of 沒準|没准[mei2 zhun3]

玫瑰 méiguiN rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa rugosa) (CL:棵[ke1]), rose flower (CL:朵[duo3])

枚 méiM surname Mei

眉开眼笑 / 眉開眼笑 méikāi-yǎnxiàobrows raised in delight, eyes laughing (idiom); be, all smiles

眉毛 méimaoN eyebrow, CL:根[gen1]

煤矿 méikuàngN coal mine, coal seam

煤炭 méitànN coal

每当 měidāngPrep whenever; every time

每逢 měiféngV every time, on each occasion, whenever

美德 měidéN USA and Germany

美观 měiguānAdj pleasing to the eye, beautiful, artistic

美化 měihuàV to make more beautiful, to decorate, embellishment

美景 měijǐngN beautiful scenery

美满 měimǎnAdj happy, blissful

美妙 měimiàoAdj beautiful, wonderful, splendid

美人 měirénN beautiful woman; belle

美味 měiwèiN delicious, delicious food, delicacy

美中不足 měizhōng-bùzúeverything is fine except for one small defect (id

美滋滋 měizīzīAdj very happy; elated

魅力 mèilìN charm, fascination, glamor

闷 mēnAdj/V stuffy, shut indoors, to smother

门当户对 / 門當戶對 méndāng-hùduìthe families are well-matched in terms of social s, (of a prospective marriage partner) an appropriate

门槛 ménkǎnN doorstep, sill, threshold

门铃 ménlíngN doorbell

门路 ménluN way of doing sth, the right social connection

闷 mènAdj stuffy, shut indoors, to smother

萌发 méngfāV to sprout, to shoot, to bud

萌芽 méngyáV/N (of a seed) to germinate, (of a plant) to sprout; to bud, sprout; bud

盟友 méngyǒuN ally

朦胧 ménglóngAdj (literary) (of moonlight) dim, (literary) murky; indistinct

猛烈 měnglièAdj fierce; violent; vigorous; intense

猛然 měngránAdv suddenly; abruptly

梦幻 mènghuànN dream, illusion, reverie

弥补 míbǔV to complement, to make up for a deficiency

弥漫 mímànV to pervade, to fill the air, diffuse

迷惑 míhuòAdj/V to puzzle, to confuse, to baffle

迷惑不解 míhuò-bùjiěto feel puzzled

迷恋 míliànV to be infatuated with, to be enchanted by, to be passionate about

迷路 mílùto lose the way, lost, labyrinth

迷失 míshīV to get lost; to lose one's bearings

谜 míN riddle

谜底 mídǐN answer to a riddle

谜团 mítuánN riddle, enigma, unpredictable situation

谜语 míyǔN riddle, conundrum, CL:條|条[tiao2]

秘方 mìfāngN secret recipe

秘诀 mìjuéN variant of 秘訣|秘诀[mi4 jue2]

密不可分 mìbùkěfēninextricably linked (idiom), inseparable

密度 mìdùN density; concentration

密封 mìfēngV to seal up

密集 mìjíV/Adj concentrated, crowded together, intensive

蜜 mìN honey

蜜蜂 mìfēngN bee, honeybee, CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2]

蜜月 mìyuèN honeymoon

棉花 miánhuāN cotton

免 miǎnV to excuse sb, to exempt, to remove or dismiss from office

免不了 miǎnbuliǎoV unavoidable, can't be avoided

免除 miǎnchúV to prevent, to avoid, to excuse

免疫 miǎnyìV immunity (to disease)

免职 / 免職 miǎnzhíto relieve sb of his post, to sack, to demote

勉强 miǎnqiǎngAdj/V to do with difficulty, to force sb to do sth, reluctant

缅怀 miǎnhuáiV to commemorate, to recall fondly, to think of the past

面部 miànbùN face (body part)

面粉 miànfěnN flour

面红耳赤 / 面紅耳赤 miànhóng-ěrchìflushed with anger (or excitement)

面面俱到 miànmiàn-jùdào(idiom) take care of everything; handle everything

面目全非 miànmù-quánfēinothing remains the same (idiom); change beyond re

苗 miáoN Hmong or Miao ethnic group of southwest China, surname Miao

苗条 miáotiaoAdj (of a woman) slim, slender, graceful

苗头 miáotouN first signs, development (of a situation)

描绘 miáohuìV to describe; to depict; to portray

瞄准 / 瞄準 miáozhǔnto take aim at; to target

渺小 miǎoxiǎoAdj minute, tiny, negligible

庙 miàoN temple, ancestral shrine, CL:座[zuo4]

庙会 miàohuìN temple fair

灭绝 mièjuéV to become extinct; to die out, to lose (sth abstract) completely, to exterminate

灭亡 mièwángV to be destroyed; to become extinct; to perish; to , to destroy; to exterminate

民办 mínbànAdj run by the local people, privately operated

民俗 mínsúN popular custom

民用 mínyòngAdj (for) civilian use

民众 mínzhòngN the populace; the masses; the common people

敏捷 mǐnjiéAdj nimble, quick, shrewd

敏锐 mǐnruìAdj keen; sharp; acute

名副其实 / 名副其實 míngfùqíshínot just in name only, but also in reality (idiom), aptly named, worthy of the name

名贵 míngguìAdj famous and valuable, rare, precious

名利 mínglìN fame and profit

名气 míngqiN reputation; fame

名声 míngshēngN reputation

名言 míngyánN saying, famous remark

名著 míngzhùN masterpiece

明朗 mínglǎngAdj clear, bright; clear-cut

明媚 míngmèiAdj bright and beautiful

明智 míngzhìAdj sensible, wise, judicious

铭记 míngjìV to engrave in one's memory

命 mìngV life, fate, order or command

命名 mìngmíngto give a name to, to dub, to christen

命题 / 命題 mìngtíproposition (logic, math.), to assign an essay topic

摸索 mōsuǒV to feel about, to grope about, to fumble

模拟 mónǐV imitation, to simulate, to imitate

磨合 móhéV to break in, to wear in

磨难 mónànN a torment, a trial, tribulation

磨损 mósǔnV to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through us

蘑菇 móguN mushroom, to pester, to dawdle

魔鬼 móguǐN devil

魔术 móshùN magic

抹 mǒV to smear, to wipe, to erase

末日 mòrìN Judgment Day (in Christian eschatology)

没落 mòluòV to decline, to wane

陌生 mòshēngAdj strange; unfamiliar

莫非 mòfēiAdv can it be possible that, could it be

莫过于 mòguòyúV nothing can surpass

莫名其妙 mòmíngqímiào(idiom) baffling; bizarre; without rhyme or reason

漠然 mòránAdj indifferent, apathetic, cold

墨 mòN surname Mo, abbr. for 墨西哥[Mo4 xi1 ge1], Mexico

默读 mòdúV to read in silence

默默无闻 / 默默無聞 mòmò-wúwén(idiom) unknown; unrenowned

默契 mòqìAdj/N tacit understanding, mutual understanding, rapport

谋害 móuhàiV to conspire to murder, to plot against sb's life

谋求 móuqiúV to seek; to strive for

谋生 móushēngV to seek one's livelihood, to work to support oneself, to earn a living

牡丹 mǔdanN Mudan District of Heze City 菏澤市|菏泽市[He2 ze2 Shi4],, Mutan township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2 do

亩 mǔM old variant of 畝|亩[mu3]

木板 mùbǎnN slab, board, plank

木材 mùcáiN wood

木匠 mùjiàngN carpenter

木偶 mù'ǒuN puppet

目不转睛 / 目不轉睛 mùbùzhuǎnjīngunable to take one's eyes off (idiom); to gaze ste, to stare

目瞪口呆 mùdèng-kǒudāi(idiom) dumbstruck; stupefied; stunned

目的地 mùdìdìN destination (location)

目睹 mùdǔV to witness, to see at first hand, to see with one's own eyes

目录 mùlùN catalog, table of contents, directory (on computer hard drive)

目中无人 / 目中無人 mùzhōng-wúrénto consider everyone else beneath one (idiom); so , condescending, to go about with one's nose in the air

沐浴露 mùyùlùN shower gel

牧场 mùchǎngN pasture, grazing land, ranch

牧民 mùmínN herdsman

募捐 mùjuānto solicit contributions; to collect donations

墓碑 mùbēiN gravestone, tombstone

墓地 mùdìN cemetery, graveyard

幕 mùN curtain or screen, canopy or tent, headquarters of a general

幕后 mùhòuN behind the scenes

穆斯林 mùsīlínN Muslim

拿手 náshǒuAdj expert in, good at

哪知道 nǎ zhīdàowho would have thought, who knew

呐喊 nàhǎnV shout, rallying cry, cheering

纳闷儿 / 納悶兒 nàmènrerhua variant of 納悶|纳闷[na4 men4]

纳入 / 納入 nàrùV to incorporate into, to include

纳税 / 納稅 nàshuìto pay taxes

纳税人 nàshuìrénN taxpayer

乃 nǎiAdv to be, thus, so

乃至 nǎizhìConj and even; to go so far as to

耐 nàiV (bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand

耐人寻味 / 耐人尋味 nàirénxúnwèi(idiom) thought-provoking; to provide food for tho

耐性 nàixìngN patience

南瓜 nánguāN pumpkin

难处 nánchùN trouble; difficulty; problem

难得一见 / 難得一見 nándé yī jiànrarely seen, hard to come by

难点 nándiǎnN difficulty

难怪 nánguàiAdv/V (it's) no wonder (that...), (it's) not surprising (that)

难关 nánguānN difficulty, crisis

难堪 nánkānV/Adj hard to take, embarrassed

难说 nánshuōV hard to tell (i.e. hard to judge or hard to predic, cannot bring oneself to say it

难为情 nánwéiqíngAdj embarrassed

难以想象 / 難以想象 nányǐ-xiǎngxiànghard to imagine, unimaginable

难以置信 / 難以置信 nányǐ-zhìxìn(idiom) hard to believe; incredible

挠 náoV to scratch, to thwart, to yield

恼羞成怒 / 惱羞成怒 nǎoxiū-chéngnù(idiom) to become enraged over a perceived humilia

脑海 nǎohǎiN the mind, the brain

脑筋 nǎojīnN brains, mind, head

闹事 / 鬧事 nàoshìto cause trouble, to create a disturbance

闹着玩儿 / 鬧著玩兒 nàozhewánrto play games, to joke around, to play a joke on sb

内存 nèicúnN internal storage, computer memory, random access memory (RAM)

内阁 nèigéN (government) cabinet

内涵 / 內涵 nèihánN connotation, inner meaning; depth

内行 nèihángAdj expert, adept, experienced

内幕 nèimùN inside story, non-public information, behind the scenes

内向 nèixiàngAdj reserved (personality), introverted, (economics etc) domestic-oriented

内需 nèixūN domestic demand

嫩 nènAdj young and tender, (of food) tender; lightly cooked, (of color) light

能耗 nénghàoN energy consumption

能耐 néngnaiN/Adj ability, capability

能人 néngrénN capable person, Homo habilis, extinct species of upright East Afri

能源 néngyuánN energy (resources)

尼龙 nílóngN (loanword) nylon

泥潭 nítánN quagmire

泥土 nítǔN earth; soil; mud; clay

拟 nǐV doubtful, suspicious, variant of 擬|拟[ni3]

拟定 nǐdìngV to draw up, to draft, to formulate

逆 nìV contrary, opposite, backwards

匿名 nìmíngV anonymous

年画 niánhuàN New Year (Spring Festival) picture

年迈 niánmàiAdj old, aged

年限 niánxiànN age limit, fixed number of years

年薪 niánxīnN annual salary

年夜饭 niányèfànN reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve (Chinese Ne

年终 niánzhōngN end of the year

黏 niánAdj sticky; glutinous, (Tw) to adhere; to stick on; to glue

念念不忘 niànniàn-bùwàngto keep in mind constantly (idiom)

念书 / 念書 niànshūto read; to study, to attend school

念头 niàntouN thought; idea; intention

娘 niángN mother, young lady, (coll.) effeminate

酿造 niàngzàoV to brew, to make (wine, vinegar, soybean paste etc) by ferm

鸟巢 niǎocháoN bird's nest, nickname for Beijing 2008 Olympic stadium

尿 niàoV/N to urinate, urine, CL:泡[pao1]

捏 niēV to hold between the thumb and fingers, to pinch, to mold (using the fingers)

拧 níngV to pinch, wring

凝固 nínggùV to freeze, to solidify, to congeal

凝聚 níngjùV to condense; to unite, to rally

拧 nǐngV to pinch, wring

宁可 nìngkěAdv preferably, one would prefer to...(or not to...), would rather

宁愿 nìngyuànAdv would rather ... (than ...)

扭曲 niǔqūV to twist, to warp, to distort

扭头 / 扭頭 niǔtóuto turn one's head, to turn around

扭转 niǔzhuǎnV to reverse, to turn around (an undesirable situation), (mechanics) torsion

纽带 niǔdàiN tie, link, bond

纽扣 niǔkòuN button

农场 nóngchǎngN farm

农历 nónglìN the traditional Chinese calendar, the lunar calendar

农民工 nóngmíngōngN migrant worker (who moved from a rural area of Chi

农作物 nóngzuòwùN (farm) crops

浓厚 nónghòuAdj dense, thick (fog, clouds etc), to have a strong interest in

浓缩 nóngsuōV to concentrate; to condense, (nuclear energy) to enrich, espresso coffee (abbr. for 意式濃縮咖啡|意式浓缩咖啡[Yi4 shi4

浓郁 nóngyùAdj rich, strong, heavy (fragrance)

浓重 nóngzhòngAdj dense, thick, strong

弄虚作假 / 弄虛作假 nòngxū-zuòjiǎto practice fraud (idiom); by trickery

奴隶 núlìN slave

女婿 nǚxuN daughter's husband; son-in-law

暖烘烘 nuǎnhōnghōngAdj nice and warm, cozy, heartwarming

虐待 nüèdàiV to mistreat, to maltreat, to abuse

挪 nuóV to shift, to move

诺言 nuòyánN promise

哦 òIntj oh (interjection indicating doubt or surprise)

殴打 ōudǎV to beat up, to come to blows, battery (law)

呕吐 ǒutùV to vomit

趴 pāV to lie on one's stomach, to lean forward, resting one's upper body (on a de, (Tw) percent

拍板 pāibǎnwooden clappers (percussion instrument), to beat time with clappers (for a singer), (auctioneer's) board or gavel

拍卖 pāimàiV to auction, auction sale, to sell at a reduced price

拍戏 / 拍戲 pāixìto shoot a movie

排斥 páichìV to reject, to exclude, to eliminate

排放 páifàngV to arrange in order, to emit; to discharge (exhaust gas, waste water et, (of animals) to ovulate; to discharge semen

排练 páiliànV to rehearse, rehearsal

徘徊 páihuáiV to pace back and forth, to dither; to hesitate, (of sales figures etc) to fluctuate

牌照 páizhàoN (business) license, vehicle license, car registration

派别 pàibiéN group; sect; clique; faction; school

派遣 pàiqiǎnV to send (on a mission); to dispatch

攀 pānV to climb (by pulling oneself up), to implicate, to claim connections of higher status

攀升 pānshēngV to clamber up, (of prices etc) to rise

盘 pánV tray; plate; dish, (finance) (bound form) market prices, (computing) (bound form) disk

盘算 pánsuanV to plot, to scheme, to calculate

判处 pànchǔV to sentence, to condemn

判定 pàndìngV to judge, to decide, judgment

判决 pànjuéV judgment (by a court of law), to pass judgment on, to sentence

盼 pànV to hope for, to long for, to expect

叛逆 pànnìV/N to rebel, to revolt, a rebel

庞大 pángdàAdj huge; enormous; tremendous

旁观 pángguānV spectator, non-participant

抛 pāoV to throw, to toss, to fling

抛开 / 拋開 pāokāito throw out, to get rid of

抛弃 pāoqìV to abandon, to discard, to renounce

刨 páoV to dig, to excavate, (coll.) to exclude

跑车 pǎochēN racing bicycle; racing car; sports car, to drive a vehicle (such as a truck or taxi) for a, (of a conductor or attendant) to work on a train

跑道 pǎodàoN athletic track, track, runway (i.e. airstrip)

跑龙套 / 跑龍套 pǎo lóngtàoto play a bit part, to do minor supporting work

泡沫 pàomòN foam, (soap) bubble, (economic) bubble

胚胎 pēitāiN embryo

陪伴 péibànV to accompany

陪葬 péizàngV to be buried with or next to dead person (of decea

赔钱 / 賠錢 péiqiánto lose money; to suffer a financial loss, to pay for damages

佩服 pèifúV to admire

配件 pèijiànN component, part, fitting

配偶 pèi'ǒuN spouse

配送 pèisòngV to put together an order and deliver it (i.e. 配貨|配, to deliver (goods)

配音 pèiyīndubbing (filmmaking)

喷泉 pēnquánN fountain

抨击 pēngjīV to attack (verbally or in writing)

烹调 pēngtiáoV to cook

蓬勃 péngbóAdj vigorous; flourishing; full of vitality

鹏程万里 / 鵬程萬里 péngchéng-wànlǐthe fabled roc flies ten thousand miles (idiom), one's future prospects are brilliant

膨胀 péngzhàngV to expand, to inflate, to swell

捧 pěngV to hold or offer with both hands, to sing the praises of, classifier for what can be held in both hands

捧场 / 捧場 pěngchǎngto show one's support for a performer or theatrica, to patronize a restaurant or store, to sing the praises of

碰钉子 / 碰釘子 pèng dīngzito hit a snag, to meet a rebuff

碰巧 pèngqiǎoAdv by chance, by coincidence, to happen to

碰上 pèngshangto run into, to come upon, to meet

碰撞 pèngzhuàngV to collide, collision

批发 pīfāV wholesale, bulk trade, distribution

批判 pīpànV to criticize, critique, CL:個|个[ge4]

披露 pīlùV to reveal, to publish, to make public

劈 pīV to hack, to chop, to split open

皮带 pídàiN strap, leather belt, CL:條|条[tiao2],根[gen1]

疲惫 píbèiAdj beaten, exhausted, tired

疲惫不堪 / 疲憊不堪 píbèi-bùkānexhausted, fatigued to the extreme

疲倦 píjuànAdj to tire, tired

疲劳 píláoAdj fatigue, wearily, weariness

脾 píN spleen

匹配 pǐpèiV to mate or marry, to match, matching

媲美 pìměiV to match, is comparable with

僻静 pìjìngAdj lonely, secluded

譬如 pìrúV for example; for instance; such as

譬如说 / 譬如說 pìrú shuōfor example, for instance

片子 piānziN film, movie, film reel

偏差 piānchāN bias, deviation

偏方 piānfāngN folk remedy, home remedy

偏见 piānjiànN prejudice, bias

偏僻 piānpìAdj remote, desolate, far from the city

偏偏 piānpiānAdv (indicating that sth turns out just the opposite o, (indicating that sth is the opposite of what would, (indicating that sb or a group is singled out) pre

偏向 piānxiàngV/N partial towards sth, to prefer, to incline

偏远 piānyuǎnAdj remote, far from civilization

篇幅 piānfúN length (of a piece of writing), space occupied on a printed page

片段 piànduànN fragment (of speech etc), extract (from book etc), episode (of story etc)

骗人 / 騙人 piàn rénto deceive people, deceptive

漂 piāoV to float, to drift

飘 piāoV/Adj variant of 飄|飘[piao1]

票房 piàofángN box office

撇 piěV/N to cast away, to fling aside

拼搏 pīnbóV to struggle, to wrestle

拼命 pīnmìngto do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all c

贫富 / 貧富 pín fùrich and poor, wealth disparity

贫穷 pínqióngAdj poor, impoverished

频率 pínlǜN frequency

频频 pínpínAdv repeatedly, again and again, continuously

品尝 pǐnchángV variant of 品嚐|品尝[pin3 chang2]

品德 pǐndéN moral character

品位 pǐnwèiN rank, grade, quality

品行 pǐnxíngN behavior, moral conduct

聘 pìnV to employ; to appoint, (bound form) to betroth, (coll.) (of a woman) to get married; to be marrrie

聘任 pìnrènV to appoint (to a position), appointed

聘用 pìnyòngV to employ, to hire

乒乓球 pīngpāngqiúN table tennis, ping-pong, table tennis ball

平常心 píngchángxīnN levelheadedness, calmness, equanimity

平淡 píngdànAdj flat, dull, ordinary

平和 pínghéAdj/V see 平和縣|平和县[Ping2 he2 Xian4]

平价 píngjiàV/N reasonably priced, inexpensive, to keep prices down

平面 píngmiànN plane (flat surface), print media

平民 píngmínN ordinary people; commoner (contrasted with the pri, civilian (contrasted with the military)

平日 píngrìN ordinary day, everyday, ordinarily

平息 píngxīV (of wind etc) to subside; to die down, to quell; to smooth over (a dispute etc), to suppress (a rebellion etc)

评定 píngdìngV to evaluate, to make one's judgment

评论员 pínglùnyuánN commentator

评判 píngpànV to judge (a competition), to appraise

评审 píngshěnV to appraise, to evaluate, to judge

评委 píngwěiN evaluation committee; judging panel, judging panel member; adjudicator (abbr. for 評選委員會

凭借 píngjièV to rely on, to depend on, by means of

凭着 / 憑著 píngzherelying on, on the basis of

凭证 píngzhèngN proof, certificate, receipt

瓶颈 píngjǐngN neck of a bottle, (fig.) bottleneck, problem that impedes progress

萍水相逢 píngshuǐ-xiāngféngstrangers coming together by chance (idiom)

泼冷水 / 潑冷水 pō lěngshuǐto pour cold water on, to dampen enthusiasm

颇 pōAdv surname Po, Taiwan pr. [Po3]

迫不及待 pòbùjídài(idiom) unable to hold oneself back; eager to do s

迫害 pòhàiV to persecute

迫使 pòshǐV to force; to compel

破案 pò'ànto solve a criminal case

破除 pòchúV to eliminate, to do away with, to get rid of

破解 pòjiěV to crack, to decode, to resolve

破旧 pòjiùAdj shabby

破裂 pòlièV to burst; to rupture, (of a relationship etc) to break down

破灭 pòmièV to be shattered, to be annihilated (of hope, illusions etc)

破碎 pòsuìV to smash to pieces, to shatter

魄力 pòlìN courage, daring, boldness

扑克 pūkèN poker (game) (loanword), playing cards

扑面而来 / 撲面而來 pūmiàn-érláilit. sth hits one in the face, directly in one's face, sth assaults the senses

铺路 / 鋪路 pūlùto pave (with paving stones), to lay a road, (fig.) to lay the groundwork (for sth)

菩萨 púsàN (Buddhism) bodhisattva

朴实 pǔshíAdj plain, simple, guileless

朴素 pǔsùAdj plain and simple, unadorned, simple living

普通人 pǔtōng rénordinary person, average person

谱 pǔV/N chart, list, table

瀑布 pùbùN waterfall

七嘴八舌 qīzuǐ-bāshélively discussion with everybody talking at once

沏 qīV to steep (tea)

凄凉 qīliángAdj mournful; miserable

期盼 qīpànV to expect; to await

欺骗 qīpiànV to deceive; to cheat

欺诈 qīzhàV to cheat

漆 qīN/V paint, lacquer, CL:道[dao4]

齐心协力 / 齊心協力 qíxīn-xiélìto work with a common purpose (idiom); to make con, to pull together, to work as one

其后 qíhòuN next, later, after that

其间 qíjiānN in between, within that interval, in the meantime

奇花异草 / 奇花異草 qíhuā-yìcǎo(idiom) rare or exotic flowers and plants

奇迹 qíjìN variant of 奇蹟|奇迹[qi2 ji4]

奇特 qítèAdj peculiar, unusual, queer

歧视 qíshìV to discriminate against, discrimination

祈祷 qídǎoV to pray; to say a prayer

棋 qíN variant of 棋[qi2]

棋子 qízǐN chess piece, CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1], (fig.) a pawn (used by others for their own purpos

旗袍 qípáoN cheongsam, a traditional Chinese dress for women,

旗帜 qízhìN ensign, flag

乞丐 qǐgàiN beggar

乞求 qǐqiúV to beg

乞讨 qǐtǎoV to beg, to go begging

岂有此理 / 豈有此理 qǐyǒucǐlǐhow can this be so? (idiom); preposterous, ridiculous, absurd

启迪 qǐdíV to edify, enlightenment

启蒙 qǐméngV variant of 啟蒙|启蒙[qi3 meng2], to instruct the young

启示 qǐshìV/N to reveal, to enlighten, enlightenment

起步 qǐbùV to set out, to set in motion, the start (of some activity)

起草 qǐcǎoto make a draft, to draw up (plans)

起程 qǐchéngV to set out, to leave

起初 qǐchūN originally; at first; at the outset

起伏 qǐfúV to move up and down, to undulate, ups and downs

起劲 qǐjìnAdj energetic; vigorous; enthusiastic

起跑线 qǐpǎoxiànN the starting line (of a race), scratch line (in a relay race)

起源 qǐyuánV/N origin, to originate, to come from

气愤 qìfènAdj indignant, furious

气管 qìguǎnN windpipe, trachea, respiratory tract

气馁 qìněiAdj to be discouraged

气派 qìpàiN/Adj impressive, stylish, magnificent

气泡 qìpàoN bubble, blister (in metal), (of beverages) sparkling

气魄 qìpòN spirit, boldness, positive outlook

气势 qìshìN imposing manner, loftiness, grandeur

气味 qìwèiN odor; scent

气息 qìxīN breath, smell, odor

气质 qìzhìN personality traits; temperament; disposition, aura; air; feel; vibe, refinement; sophistication; class

迄今 qìjīnV so far, to date, until now

迄今为止 / 迄今為止 qìjīn-wéizhǐso far, up to now, still (not)

契机 qìjīN opportunity; turning point

契约 qìyuēN agreement, contract

器材 qìcáiN equipment, material

器械 qìxièN apparatus, instrument, equipment

掐 qiāV to pick (flowers), to pinch, to nip

卡 qiǎV card; calorie; to be stuck

卡子 qiǎziN clip, hair fastener, checkpoint

洽谈 qiàtánV to discuss

恰到好处 / 恰到好處 qiàdào-hǎochùit's just perfect, it's just right

恰恰相反 qiàqià xiāngfǎnexactly the opposite, just the reverse

恰巧 qiàqiǎoAdv by chance; as chance would have it

恰如其分 qiàrú-qífèn(idiom) appropriate, apt, just right

千变万化 / 千變萬化 qiānbiàn-wànhuàcountless changes, constant permutation

千方百计 / 千方百計 qiānfāng-bǎijìlit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by ev

千家万户 / 千家萬戶 qiānjiā-wànhùevery family (idiom)

千军万马 / 千軍萬馬 qiānjūn-wànmǎmagnificent army with thousands of men and horses , all the King's horses and all the King's men

千钧一发 / 千鈞一髮 qiānjūn-yīfàlit. a thousand pounds hangs by a thread (idiom), fig. (at the) critical; perilous (moment)

迁 qiānV to move, to shift, to change (a position or location etc)

迁就 qiānjiùV to yield to; to adapt to; to accommodate oneself t

迁移 qiānyíV to migrate, to move

牵扯 qiānchěV to involve; to implicate, to be interrelated

牵挂 qiānguàV to worry about, to be concerned about

牵涉 qiānshèV to involve, implicated

牵头 / 牽頭 qiāntóuto lead (an animal by the head), to take the lead, to coordinate (a combined operation)

牵制 qiānzhìV to control, to curb, to restrict

铅 qiānN old variant of 鉛|铅[qian1]

谦逊 qiānxùnAdj humble, modest, unpretentious

签 qiānN to sign one's name, to write brief comments on a document, inscribed bamboo stick (variant of 籤|签[qian1])

签署 qiānshǔV to sign (an agreement)

前辈 qiánbèiN senior, older generation, precursor

前不久 qiánbùjiǔN not long ago, not long before

前赴后继 / 前赴後繼 qiánfù-hòujìto advance dauntlessly in wave upon wave (idiom)

前期 qiánqīN preceding period, early stage

前任 qiánrènN predecessor, ex-, former

前所未有 qiánsuǒwèiyǒu(idiom) unprecedented

前台 qiántáiN stage, proscenium, foreground in politics etc (sometimes derog.)

前无古人 / 前無古人 qiánwúgǔrén(idiom) unprecedented, unheard of

前夕 qiánxīN eve, the day before

前线 qiánxiànN front line, military front, workface

前沿 qiányánN (military) forward position, frontier; cutting-edge; forefront

前仰后合 / 前仰後合 qiányǎng-hòuhéto sway to and fro, to rock back and forth

前者 qiánzhěN the former (i.e. the one mentioned first)

虔诚 qiánchéngAdj pious, devout, sincere

钱财 qiáncáiN wealth, money

钳子 qiánziN pliers, pincers, tongs

潜能 qiánnéngN potential, hidden capability

潜水 qiánshuǐV to dive, to go under water, (in an online forum) to lurk

潜艇 qiántǐngN a submarine

潜移默化 / 潛移默化 qiányí-mòhuàimperceptible influence, to influence secretly

潜在 qiánzàiAdj hidden, potential, latent

谴责 qiǎnzéV to denounce, to condemn, to criticize

欠缺 qiànquēV/N to be deficient in, lapse, deficiency

欠条 qiàntiáoN IOU, certificate of indebtedness

歉意 qiànyìN apology, regret

呛 qiāngV to choke (because of swallowing the wrong way)

枪毙 qiāngbìV to execute by firing squad, to shoot dead, fig. to discard

腔 qiāngN (bound form) cavity, (bound form) speech; talk, tune

强加 qiángjiāV to impose, to force upon

强劲 qiángjìngAdj strong, powerful, robust

强项 qiángxiàngN key strength, strong suit, specialty

强行 qiángxíngAdv to do sth by force, Taiwan pr. [qiang3 xing2]

强硬 qiángyìngAdj tough, unyielding, hard-line

强占 qiángzhànV to occupy by force

强制 qiángzhìV to force; to compel; to coerce, forced; compulsory, Taiwan pr. [qiang3zhi4]

抢夺 qiǎngduóV to plunder, to pillage, to forcibly take

抢劫 qiǎngjiéV to rob, looting

抢眼 qiǎngyǎnAdj eye-catching

敲边鼓 / 敲邊鼓 qiāo biāngǔto play a supporting role, to back someone up on the side

敲诈 qiāozhàV to rip off, to extort (money), extortion

乔装 qiáozhuāngV to pretend, to feign, to disguise oneself

瞧不起 qiáobuqǐV to look down upon; to hold in contempt

巧合 qiǎohéAdj coincidence, coincidental, to coincide

窍门 qiàoménN a trick, an ingenious method, know-how

翘 qiàoV outstanding, to raise

撬 qiàoV to lift, to pry open, to lever open

切除 qiēchúV to excise, to cut out (a tumor)

切断 / 切斷 qiēduànto cut off; to sever

切割 qiēgēV to cut

且 qiěAdv and, moreover, yet

且 qiěConj and, moreover, yet

切身 qièshēnAdj direct, concerning oneself, personal

窃取 qièqǔV to steal (usu. private information, intellectual p

钦佩 qīnpèiV to admire, to look up to, to respect sb greatly

侵害 qīnhàiV to encroach on, to infringe on

侵略 qīnlüèV to invade, invasion

侵权 qīnquánV to infringe the rights of, to violate, infringement

侵占 qīnzhànV to invade and occupy (territory)

亲和力 qīnhélìN (personal) warmth, approachability, accessibility

亲近 qīnjìnAdj/V intimate, to get close to

亲朋好友 / 親朋好友 qīnpéng-hǎoyǒufriends and family, kith and kin

亲戚 qīnqiN a relative (i.e. family relation), CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4],位[wei4]

亲情 qīnqíngN affection, family love, love, esp. within a married couple or between pare

亲热 qīnrèAdj/V affectionate; intimate; warmhearted, to show affection for, (coll.) to get intimate with sb

亲身 qīnshēnAdj personal, oneself

亲生 qīnshēngAdj one's own (child) (i.e. one's child by birth), biological (parents), birth (parents)

亲手 qīnshǒuAdv personally, with one's own hands

亲友 qīnyǒuN friends and relatives

勤工俭学 / 勤工儉學 qíngōng-jiǎnxuéto work part-time while studying, work-study program

勤快 qínkuaiAdj diligent; hardworking

勤劳 qínláoAdj hardworking; industrious; diligent

寝室 qǐnshìN bedroom, dormitory, CL:間|间[jian1]

青春期 qīngchūnqīN puberty, adolescence

青蛙 qīngwāN frog (CL:隻|只[zhi1]), (old) (slang) ugly guy

轻而易举 / 輕而易舉 qīng'éryìjǔeasy, with no difficulty

轻蔑 qīngmièV scornful; disdainful; contemptuous; pejorative, disdain; contempt

轻微 qīngwēiAdj slight, light, trivial

轻型 qīngxíngAdj light (machinery, aircraft etc)

倾家荡产 / 傾家蕩產 qīngjiā-dàngchǎnto lose a family fortune (idiom)

倾诉 qīngsùV to say everything (that is on one's mind)

倾听 qīngtīngV to listen attentively

倾销 qīngxiāoV to dump (goods, products)

倾斜 qīngxiéV to incline, to lean, to slant

清除 qīngchúV to clear away, to eliminate, to get rid of

清脆 qīngcuìAdj sharp and clear, crisp, melodious

清单 qīngdānN list of items

清淡 qīngdànAdj light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored), insipid, slack (sales)

清静 qīngjìngAdj quiet, peaceful and quiet

清凉 qīngliángAdj cool, refreshing, (of clothing) skimpy

清明 qīngmíngAdj Qingming or Pure Brightness, 5th of the 24 solar t, Pure Brightness Festival or Tomb Sweeping Day (in

清晰 qīngxīAdj clear; distinct

清新 qīngxīnAdj see 清新區|清新区[Qing1 xin1 Qu1]

清真寺 qīngzhēnsìN mosque

情 qíngN (bound form) feelings; emotion; sentiment; passion, (bound form) situation; condition

情报 qíngbàoN information; intelligence

情不自禁 qíngbùzìjīn(idiom) cannot refrain from; cannot help; cannot b

情调 qíngdiàoN ambience; mood; flavor

情怀 qínghuáiN feelings, mood

情结 qíngjiéN complex (psychology)

情侣 qínglǚN sweethearts, lovers

情人 qíngrénN lover, sweetheart

情谊 qíngyìN friendship; camaraderie

情愿 qíngyuànV/Adv willingness, would rather (agree to X than Y)

请柬 qǐngjiǎnN invitation card, written invitation

请帖 qǐngtiěN invitation card, written invitation

庆典 qìngdiǎnN celebration

庆贺 qìnghèV to congratulate, to celebrate

庆幸 qìngxìngV to rejoice; to be glad

丘陵 qiūlíngN hills

囚犯 qiúfànN prisoner; convict

求婚 qiúhūnto propose marriage

求救 qiújiùV to seek help (when in distress or having difficult

求学 qiúxuéV to pursue one's studies; to attend school, to seek knowledge

求医 qiúyīV to seek medical treatment, to see a doctor

求证 qiúzhèngV to seek proof, to seek confirmation

求助 qiúzhùV to request help, to appeal (for help)

曲线 qūxiànN curve, curved line, indirect

曲折 qūzhéAdj winding, (fig.) complicated

驱动 qūdòngV to drive, to propel, drive (vehicle wheel)

驱逐 qūzhúV to expel, to deport, banishment

屈服 qūfúV to surrender, to succumb, to yield

趋于 qūyúV to tend towards

曲 qǔN surname Qu

取代 qǔdàiV to replace, to supersede, to supplant

取缔 qǔdìV to suppress; to crack down on; to prohibit

取而代之 qǔ'érdàizhī(idiom) to replace; to supersede; to take its (or

取经 / 取經 qǔjīngto journey to India on a quest for the Buddhist sc, to learn by studying another's experience

取决于 / 取決於 qǔjué yúto depend on, to be determined by

取暖 qǔnuǎnV to warm oneself (by a fire, heater etc)

取胜 qǔshèngV to score a victory, to prevail over one's opponents

取笑 qǔxiàoV to tease; to make fun of

娶 qǔV to take a wife, to marry (a woman)

去除 qùchúV to remove, to dislodge

去处 qùchùN place, destination

去向 qùxiàngN direction in which sb or sth has gone; whereabouts

趣味 qùwèiN fun; interest; delight, taste; liking; preference

圈套 quāntàoN trap; snare; trick

圈子 quānziN circle, ring, (social) circle

权衡 quánhéngV to consider, to weigh (a matter), to balance (pros and cons)

权威 quánwēiN authority, authoritative, power and prestige

权益 quányìN rights, interests, rights and benefits

全长 quánchángN overall length, span

全程 quánchéngN the whole distance, from beginning to end

全方位 quánfāngwèiN all around, omnidirectional, complete

全局 quánjúN overall situation

全力以赴 quánlìyǐfùto do at all costs, to make an all-out effort

全能 quánnéngAdj omnipotent, all-round, strong in every area

全文 quánwénN entire text, full text

全心全意 quánxīn-quányì(idiom) heart and soul; wholeheartedly

拳 quánN/V fist, boxing

拳头 quántóuN fist, (of a product, service, project etc) flagship; key

劝告 quàngàoV/N to advise, to urge, to exhort

劝说 quànshuōV to persuade, persuasion, to advise

劝阻 quànzǔV to advise against, to dissuade

缺口 quēkǒuN nick, jag, gap

缺失 quēshīN/V lack; deficiency, shortcoming; flaw; defect, to be deficient; to lack

缺席 quēxíto be absent

确切 quèqièAdj definite, exact, precise

确信 quèxìnV to be convinced, to be sure, to firmly believe

确凿 quèzáoAdj definite, conclusive, undeniable

确诊 quèzhěnV to make a definite diagnosis, confirmed (case of a specific disease)

燃放 ránfàngV to light, to set off (firecrackers etc)

燃气 ránqìN fuel gas (coal gas, natural gas, methane etc)

燃油 rányóuN fuel oil

嚷 rǎngV to shout, to bellow, to make a big deal of sth

让步 / 讓步 ràngbùto make a concession, to give way

饶 ráoV surname Rao

饶恕 ráoshùV to forgive, to pardon, to spare

扰乱 rǎoluànV to disturb, to perturb, to harass

绕行 ràoxíngV to take a circular (or circuitous) route, to do a circuit, (of a planet) to orbit

惹 rěV to provoke, to irritate, to vex

热潮 rècháoN wave of enthusiasm; craze; upsurge

热带 rèdàiN the tropics, tropical

热气 rèqìN steam, heat, CL:股[gu3]

热气球 rèqìqiúN hot air balloon

热腾腾 rèténgténgAdj steaming hot, (fig.) bustling, hectic

热衷 rèzhōngV to feel strongly about, to be fond of, obsession

人次 réncìM person-times, visits, classifier for number of people participating

人道 réndàoN/Adj human sympathy, humanitarianism, humane

人格 réngéN personality, integrity, dignity

人工智能 réngōng-zhìnéngartificial intelligence (AI)

人均 rénjūnV per capita; averaged per person

人品 rénpǐnN character; moral strength; integrity, (coll.) looks; appearance; bearing

人气 rénqìN popularity, personality, character

人情 rénqíngN human emotions, social relationship; friendship, favor; a good turn

人身 rénshēnN person, personal, human body

人事 rénshìN personnel, human resources, human affairs

人手 rénshǒuN manpower, staff, human hand

人体 réntǐN human body

人为 rénwéiAdj artificial, man-made, having human cause or origin

人文 rénwénN humanity; human-centered

人行道 rénxíngdàoN sidewalk

人性 rénxìngN human nature, humanity, human

人选 rénxuǎnN choice of person, candidate

人缘儿 rényuánrN erhua variant of 人緣|人缘[ren2 yuan2]

人造 rénzàoAdj man-made, artificial, synthetic

人质 rénzhìN hostage

仁慈 réncíAdj benevolent, charitable, kind

忍饥挨饿 / 忍飢挨餓 rěnjī-ái'èstarving, famished

忍耐 rěnnàiV to endure; to put up with; to exercise patience

忍心 rěnxīnto have the heart to do sth, to steel oneself to a task

认错 / 認錯 rèncuòto admit an error, to acknowledge one's mistake

认证 rènzhèngV to authenticate, to approve

认知 rènzhīV cognition, cognitive, understanding

任命 rènmìngV to appoint, (job) appointment, CL:紙|纸[zhi3]

任期 rènqīN term of office, CL:屆|届[jie4], tenure (entire period in office)

任人宰割 rènrén-zǎigēto get trampled on (idiom), to be taken advantage of

任意 rènyìAdv any, arbitrary, at will

任职 / 任職 rènzhíto hold a post; to take office

韧性 rènxìngN toughness

日程 rìchéngN schedule, itinerary, CL:個|个[ge4]

日复一日 / 日復一日 rìfùyīrìday after day

日后 rìhòuN sometime, someday (in the future)

日前 rìqiánN the other day, a few days ago

日趋 rìqūAdv (increasing) day by day, (more critical) with every passing day, gradually

日新月异 / 日新月異 rìxīn-yuèyìdaily renewal, monthly change (idiom), every day sees new developments, rapid progress

日益 rìyìAdv increasingly, more and more

荣获 rónghuòV be honored with

荣幸 róngxìngAdj honored (to have the privilege of ...)

荣誉 róngyùN honor, credit, glory

容光焕发 / 容光煥發 róngguāng-huànfāface glowing (idiom); looking radiant, all smiles

容量 róngliàngN capacity, volume, quantitative (science)

容纳 / 容納 róngnàV to hold, to contain, to tolerate

容忍 róngrěnV to put up with, to tolerate

容许 róngxǔV to permit, to allow

容颜 róngyánN mien, complexion

溶解 róngjiěV to dissolve

融 róngV to melt, to thaw, to blend

融化 rónghuàV to melt, to thaw, to dissolve

融洽 róngqiàAdj harmonious, friendly relations, on good terms with one another

冗长 rǒngchángAdj long and tedious, redundant, superfluous

柔和 róuhéAdj gentle, soft

柔软 róuruǎnAdj soft

揉 róuV to knead, to massage, to rub

如果说 / 如果說 rúguǒ shuōif we say, assuming that

如实 rúshíAdv as things really are, realistic

如意 rúyìas one wants; according to one's wishes, ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune

如愿以偿 / 如願以償 rúyuànyǐchángto have one's wish fulfilled

如醉如痴 / 如醉如癡 rúzuì-rúchīlit. as if drunk and stupefied (idiom), intoxicated by sth, obsessed with

儒家 RújiāN Confucian school, founded by Confucius 孔子[Kong3 zi

儒学 rúxuéN Confucianism

入场 / 入場 rùchǎngto enter the venue for a meeting, to enter into an examination, to enter a stadium, arena etc

入场券 rùchǎngquànN admission ticket; (fig.) qualification to enter a

入境 rùjìngto enter a country

入侵 rùqīnV to invade

入手 rùshǒuV to begin (with ...) (typically used in a structure, to receive; to obtain; to buy

入选 rùxuǎnV to be included among those selected for

软弱 ruǎnruòAdj weak, feeble, flabby

软实力 ruǎnshílìN soft power (in international relations)

瑞雪 ruìxuěN timely snow

润 rùnAdj/V moist; glossy; sleek, to moisten; to lubricate, to embellish; to enhance

若干 ruògānPron a certain number; several

弱点 ruòdiǎnN weak point, failing

弱势 ruòshìN vulnerable, weak

撒 sāV to let go, to cast, to let loose

撒谎 / 撒謊 sāhuǎngto tell lies

赛车 sàichēN auto race, cycle race, race car

赛跑 sàipǎoV race (running), to race (running)

三番五次 sānfān-wǔcìover and over again (idiom)

三角 sānjiǎoN/Adj triangle

三维 sānwéiAdj three-dimensional, 3D

散布 sànbùV to disseminate

散发 sànfāV to distribute; to emit; to give off

桑拿 sāngnáN (loanword) sauna

嗓子 sǎngziN throat, voice, CL:把[ba3]

丧生 / 喪生 sàngshēngto die, to lose one's life

骚乱 sāoluànV disturbance; riot, to create a disturbance

骚扰 sāorǎoV to disturb, to cause a commotion, to harass

扫除 sǎochúV to clean; to clean up, to eliminate; to wipe out

扫描 sǎomiáoV to scan

扫墓 / 掃墓 sǎomùto sweep a grave (and pay one's respects to the de

扫兴 / 掃興 sǎoxìngto spoil things; to dampen spirits, to feel deflated; to be dispirited

嫂子 sǎoziN (coll.) older brother's wife; sister-in-law

僧人 sēngrénN monk

杀害 shāhàiV to murder

杀手 shāshǒuN killer, murderer, hit man

沙龙 shālóngN salon (loanword)

沙滩 shātānN beach, sandy shore, CL:片[pian4]

纱 shāN cotton yarn, muslin

刹车 shāchēN to brake (when driving), to stop, to switch off

砂糖 shātángN granulated sugar

鲨鱼 shāyúN shark

傻瓜 shǎguāN idiot, fool

筛 shāiV (bound form) a sieve, to sieve; to sift; to filter, to eliminate through selection

筛选 shāixuǎnV to filter

晒太阳 / 曬太陽 shài tàiyángto sunbathe, to bask in the sun

山川 shānchuānN mountains and rivers, landscape

山顶 shāndǐngN hilltop

山冈 shāngāngN mound, small hill

山岭 shānlǐngN mountain ridge

山路 shānlùN mountain road

山寨 shānzhàiN fortified hill village, mountain stronghold (esp. of bandits), (fig.) knockoff (goods)

删 shānV to delete

删除 shānchúV to delete, to cancel

煽动 shāndòngV to incite, to instigate

闪烁 shǎnshuòV to glisten; to glitter; to twinkle; to flicker, to be evasive; to equivocate

善 shànAdj good (virtuous), benevolent, well-disposed

善意 shànyìN goodwill, benevolence, kindness

擅长 shànchángV to be good at; to be expert in

擅自 shànzìAdv without permission

膳食 shànshíN meals; food

赡养 shànyǎngV to support, to provide support for, to maintain

伤残 shāngcánV disabled, maimed, crippled

伤感 shānggǎnAdj sad, emotional, sentimental

伤痕 shānghénN scar, bruise

伤脑筋 / 傷腦筋 shāng nǎojīnto rack one's brains, to be a headache

伤势 shāngshìN condition of an injury

商贩 shāngfànN trader, peddler

商贾 shānggǔN merchant

商讨 shāngtǎoV to discuss, to deliberate

上报 shàngbàoV to report to one's superiors, to appear in the news, to reply to a letter

上场 / 上場 shàngchǎngon stage, to go on stage, to take the field

上方 shàngfāngN place above (it), upper part (of it)

上岗 / 上崗 shànggǎngto take up one's post; to go on duty, to take up a job

上火 shànghuǒto get angry, to suffer from excessive internal heat (TCM)

上空 shàngkōngN the skies above a certain place; (aviation) airspa, (Tw) topless

上流 shàngliúN upper class

上期 shàng qīlast issue, previous period

上任 shàngrènto take office, previous (incumbent), predecessor

上述 shàngshùAdj aforementioned, above-mentioned

上司 shàngsiN boss, superior

上诉 shàngsùV to appeal (a judicial case), appeal

上调 shàngtiáoV to raise (prices), to adjust upwards

上头 shàngtouN (of alcohol, love etc) to go to one's head; (of an, (old) (of a girl on her wedding day) to start wear

上限 shàngxiànN upper bound

上旬 shàngxúnN first third of a month

上瘾 / 上癮 shàngyǐnto get into a habit, to become addicted

上映 shàngyìngV to screen; to show (a movie)

上游 shàngyóuN upper reaches (of a river), upper level, upper echelon

尚 shàngAdv/Conj surname Shang

尚未 shàngwèiAdv not yet; still not

捎 shāoV to bring sth to sb, to deliver

烧毁 shāohuǐV to destroy (or be destroyed) by fire

烧烤 shāokǎoN barbecue, to roast

稍后 shāohòuAdv in a little while; shortly after

稍候 shāohòuV to wait a moment

稍稍 shāoshāoAdv somewhat, a little, slightly

少不了 shǎobuliǎoV cannot do without, to be unavoidable, are bound to be many

少见 shǎojiànV/Adj rare; seldom seen, (formal) it's a rare pleasure to see you

少量 shǎoliàngAdj a smidgen, a little bit, a few

少有 shǎoyǒurare, infrequent

少林寺 Shàolín SìN Shaolin Monastery (famous Buddhist temple)

少女 shàonǚN girl, young lady

奢侈 shēchǐAdj luxurious, extravagant

奢望 shēwàngV/N an extravagant hope, to have excessive expectations

设 shèV to set up; to put in place, (math.) given; suppose; if

设定 shèdìngV to set, to set up, to install

设法 shèfǎV to try, to make an attempt, to think of a way (to accomplish sth)

社会主义 / 社會主義 shèhuì zhǔyìsocialism

社交 shèjiāoN interaction, social contact

社论 shèlùnN editorial (in a newspaper), CL:篇[pian1]

社团 shètuánN association, society, group

涉嫌 shèxiánV to be a suspect (in a crime), to be suspected of

摄氏度 shèshìdùM °C (degrees Celsius)

谁知道 / 誰知道 shéi zhīdàowho would have known, nobody knew

申办 shēnbànV to apply for, to bid for

申报 shēnbàoV to report (to the authorities), to declare (to customs)

申领 shēnlǐngV to apply (for license, visa etc)

伸手 shēnshǒuto reach out with one's hand, to hold out a hand, (fig.) to beg

伸缩 shēnsuōV to lengthen and shorten, flexible, adjustable

伸张 shēnzhāngV to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue), to promote

身不由己 shēnbùyóujǐ(idiom) (of one's circumstances) beyond one's cont

身价 shēnjiàN social status, price of a slave, price of a person (a sportsman etc)

身躯 shēnqūN body

身心 shēnxīnN body and mind, mental and physical

身影 shēnyǐngN silhouette, figure

身子 shēnziN body, pregnancy, health

绅士 shēnshìN gentleman

深奥 shēn'àoAdj profound, abstruse, recondite

深切 shēnqièAdj deeply felt, heartfelt, sincere

深情 shēnqíngN/Adj deep emotion; deep feeling; deep love, affectionate; loving

深入人心 shēnrù-rénxīnto enter deeply into people's hearts, to have a real impact on the people (idiom)

深受 shēnshòuV to receive in no small measure

深思 shēnsīV to ponder, to consider

深信 shēnxìnV to believe firmly

深夜 shēnyèN very late at night

深远 shēnyuǎnAdj far-reaching, profound and long-lasting

神气 shénqìN/Adj expression, manner, vigorous

神圣 shénshèngAdj divine, hallow, holy

神态 shéntàiN appearance, manner, bearing

神仙 shénxiānN Daoist immortal, supernatural entity, (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc

审 shěnV to examine, to investigate, carefully

审定 shěndìngV to examine sth and make a decision, to screen, to evaluate

审核 shěnhéV to audit, to investigate thoroughly

审美 shěnměiV esthetics, appreciating the arts, taste

审判 shěnpànV a trial, to try sb

审批 shěnpīV to examine and approve, to endorse

审视 shěnshìV to look closely at, to examine

肾 shènN kidney

甚至于 shènzhìyúAdv so much (that), even (to the extent that)

渗 shènV to seep, to ooze, to horrify

渗透 / 滲透 shèntòuV to seep through, to infiltrate, to permeate

慎重 shènzhòngAdj cautious, careful, prudent

升温 shēngwēnV to become hot, temperature rise, (fig.) to intensify

生机 shēngjīN opportunity to live; hope of success, vigor; vitality

生理 shēnglǐN physiology

生命线 shēngmìngxiànN lifeline

生怕 shēngpàV to fear, afraid, extremely nervous

生平 shēngpíngN life (a person's whole life), in one's entire life

生前 shēngqiánN (of a deceased) during one's life, while living

生死 shēngsǐN/Adj life or death

生态 / 生態 shēngtàiN ecology, ecological

生物 shēngwùN organism, living creature, life form

生效 shēngxiào(of a law, contract, agreement, ban etc) to come i

生涯 shēngyáN career, life (way in which sb lives), period of one's life

生硬 shēngyìngAdj rigid; stiff; lacking naturalness or smoothness; a

生育 shēngyùV to give birth to; to bear, fertility

声称 shēngchēngV to claim, to state, to proclaim

声望 shēngwàngN reputation; prestige; public esteem

声誉 shēngyùN reputation, fame

牲畜 shēngchùN farm animal; livestock

绳子 shéngziN cord; string; rope, CL:條|条[tiao2]

省略 shěnglüèV to leave out, an omission

省事 shěngshìto simplify matters; to save trouble

圣贤 shèngxiánN a sage, wise and holy man, virtuous ruler

胜出 shèngchūV to come out on top, to win (in an election, contest etc), success

胜任 shèngrènV qualified, competent (professionally), to be up to a task

盛大 shèngdàAdj grand, majestic, magnificent

盛会 shènghuìN pageant, distinguished meeting

盛开 shèngkāiV blooming, in full flower

盛气凌人 / 盛氣凌人 shèngqì-língrénoverbearing, arrogant bully

剩余 shèngyúV remainder, surplus

尸体 shītǐN corpse; dead body

失传 shīchuánV (of skills etc) to die out, lost, extinct

失控 shīkòngV to go out of control

失利 shīlìto lose, to suffer defeat

失恋 / 失戀 shīliànto lose one's love, to break up (in a romantic relationship), to feel jilted

失灵 shīlíngV out of order (of machine), not working properly, a failing (of a system)

失落 shīluòV/Adj to lose (sth), to drop (sth), to feel a sense of loss

失眠 shīmiánto suffer from insomnia

失明 shīmíngto lose one's eyesight, to become blind, blindness

失效 shīxiàoto fail, to lose effectiveness

失业率 shīyèlǜN unemployment rate

失踪 / 失蹤 shīzōngto be missing, to disappear, unaccounted for

师范 shīfànN teacher-training, pedagogical, normal (school, e.g. Beijing Normal University)

师长 shīzhǎngN military division level commander, teacher

师资 shīzīN qualified teacher

狮子 shīziN Leo (star sign), Shihtzu township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2

施工 shīgōngconstruction, to carry out construction or large-scale repairs

施加 shījiāV to exert (effort or pressure)

施行 shīxíngV to put in place, to put into practice, to take effect

施压 shīyāV to pressure

湿度 shīdùN humidity level

湿润 shīrùnAdj moist

十字路口 shízì lùkǒucrossroads, intersection

时不时 shíbùshíAdv from time to time

时段 shíduànN time interval, work shift, time slot

时隔 / 時隔 shí géafter an interval of, separated by (time)

时好时坏 / 時好時壞 shíhǎo-shíhuàisometimes good, sometimes bad

时间表 shíjiānbiǎoN schedule, timetable

时空 shíkōngN time and place, world of a particular locale and era, (physics) space-time

时髦 shímáoAdj in vogue, fashionable

时尚 shíshàngAdj fashion, fad, fashionable

时速 shísùN speed per hour

识别 shíbiéV to distinguish; to discern; to identify; to recogn

实地 shídìAdv on-site

实话 shíhuàN truth

实话实说 / 實話實說 shíhuà-shíshuōto tell the truth, to tell it as it is

实况 shíkuàngN live (e.g. broadcast or recording), what is actually happening, scene

实事求是 / 實事求是 shíshì-qiúshìlit. to seek truth from facts (idiom), fig. to be practical and realistic

实体 / 實體 shítǐN entity; real, tangible

实物 shíwùN material object, concrete object, original object

实质 / 實質 shízhìN substance, essence; substantive

食宿 shísùN board and lodging, room and board

食用 shíyòngV to eat; to consume, edible

史无前例 / 史無前例 shǐwúqiánlì(idiom) unprecedented in history

使唤 shǐhuanV to order sb around, (coll.) to handle (a draught animal, tool, machine, Taiwan pr. [shi3 huan4]

使命 shǐmìngN mission, calling

使者 shǐzhěN emissary, envoy

士气 shìqìN morale

示威 shìwēiV to demonstrate (as a protest), a demonstration, a military show of force

示意 shìyìV to hint, to indicate (an idea to sb)

世代 shìdàiN for many generations, generation, era

世故 shìguAdj the ways of the world

世界级 / 世界級 shìjiè jíworld-class, international level

世袭 shìxíV succession, inheritance, hereditary

市场经济 / 市場經濟 shìchǎng jīngjìmarket economy

势必 shìbìAdv to be bound to, undoubtedly will

势不可当 / 勢不可當 shìbùkědāngimpossible to resist (idiom); an irresistible forc

势头 shìtouN power, momentum, tendency

事迹 shìjìN notable deeds; exploits

事态 shìtàiN situation, existing state of affairs

事务 shìwùN (political, economic etc) affairs, work, transaction (as in a computer database)

事务所 shìwùsuǒN business office; firm

事项 shìxiàngN matter, item

事宜 shìyíN matters, arrangements

侍候 shìhòuV to serve, to wait upon

试探 shìtanV to sound out, to probe, to feel out

试行 shìxíngV to try out, to test

试用 shìyòngV to try sth out, to be on probation

试用期 shìyòngqīN trial period, probationary period

视察 shìcháV to inspect, an investigation

视角 shìjiǎoN angle from which one observes an object, (fig.) perspective; viewpoint; frame of reference, (cinematography) camera angle

视觉 shìjuéN sight, vision, visual

视力 shìlìN eyesight; visual acuity

视线 shìxiànN line of sight

视野 shìyěN field of view, (fig.) outlook; perspective

柿子 shìziN persimmon, CL:個|个[ge4]

是非 shìfēiN right and wrong, quarrel

适度 shìdùAdj moderately, appropriate

适量 shìliàngAdj appropriate amount

适时 shìshíAdj timely, apt to the occasion, in due course

适宜 shìyíAdj suitable, appropriate

逝世 shìshìV to pass away, to die

释放 / 釋放 shìfàngV to release, to set free

嗜好 shìhàoN hobby; indulgence; habit; addiction

收复 shōufùV to recover (lost territory etc), to recapture

收据 shōujùN receipt, CL:張|张[zhang1]

收敛 shōuliǎnV to dwindle; to vanish; to make vanish, to exercise restraint; to curb (one's mirth, arrog, to astringe

收留 shōuliúV to offer shelter; to have sb in one's care

收买 shōumǎiV to purchase; to buy, to bribe; to buy off

收视率 shōushìlǜN ratings (of a TV show)

收缩 shōusuōV to pull back, to shrink, to contract

收支 shōuzhīN cash flow, financial balance, income and expenditure

手臂 shǒubìN arm (from shoulder to wrist); (fig.) assistant; he

手册 shǒucèN manual; handbook

手动 shǒudòngAdj manual, manually operated, manual gear-change

手脚 shǒujiǎoN hand and foot, movement of limbs, action

手帕 shǒupàN handkerchief, CL:方[fang1]

手枪 shǒuqiāngN pistol, CL:把[ba3]

手势 shǒushìN gesture; sign; signal

手术室 shǒushùshìN operating room

手头 shǒutóuN on hand, at hand, one's financial situation

手腕 shǒuwànN wrist, trickery, finesse

手艺 shǒuyìN craftmanship, workmanship, handicraft

手掌 shǒuzhǎngN palm

守候 shǒuhòuV to wait for, to expect, to keep watch

守护 shǒuhùV to guard, to protect

守株待兔 shǒuzhū-dàitùlit. to guard a tree-stump, waiting for rabbits (i, to wait idly for opportunities, to trust to chance rather than show initiative

首创 shǒuchuàngV to originate; to pioneer; to invent

首府 shǒufǔN capital city of an autonomous region

首批 shǒupīfirst batch

首饰 shǒushìN jewelry, head ornament

首要 shǒuyàoAdj the most important, of chief importance

寿命 shòumìngN life span, life expectancy, lifetime (of a machine)

受过 / 受過 shòuguòto take the blame (for sb else)

受害 shòuhàito suffer damage, injury etc, damaged, injured

受害人 shòuhàirénN victim

受贿 / 受賄 shòuhuìto accept a bribe

受惊 / 受驚 shòujīngstartled

受苦 shòukǔto suffer hardship

受理 shòulǐV to accept to hear a case, to handle (a service)

受骗 / 受騙 shòupiànto be cheated, to be taken in, to be hoodwinked

受益 shòuyìV to benefit from, profit

授权 shòuquánV to authorize

授予 shòuyǔV to award, to confer

售价 shòujiàN selling price

售票 shòupiàoV to sell tickets

书橱 shūchúN bookcase

书籍 shūjíN books, works

书记 shūjìN secretary (chief official of a branch of a sociali, clerk, scribe

书面 shūmiànAdj in writing; written

书写 shūxiěV to write

抒情 shūqíngV to express emotion, lyric

枢纽 shūniǔN hub (e.g. of traffic network), hinge, pivot

梳 shūV to comb, (bound form) a comb

梳理 shūlǐV to comb, fig. to sort out

梳子 shūziN comb, CL:把[ba3]

舒畅 shūchàngAdj happy; entirely free from worry

疏导 shūdǎoV to dredge, to open up a path for, to remove obstructions

疏忽 shūhuV to neglect, to overlook, negligence

疏散 shūsànAdj/V idle; leisurely; laid-back, Taiwan pr. [shu1san4]

疏通 shūtōngV to unblock, to dredge, to clear the way

输家 shūjiāN loser (as opposed to winner 贏家|赢家[ying2 jia1])

输送 shūsòngV to transport; to convey; to deliver

输血 / 輸血 shūxuèto transfuse blood, to give aid and support

输液 / 輸液 shūyèintravenous infusion; to get put on an IV

赎 shúV to redeem, to ransom

暑期 shǔqīN summer vacation time

属性 shǔxìngN attribute, property

曙光 shǔguāngN the first light of dawn, (fig.) glimmer of hope after a dark period; a new

束缚 shùfùV to bind; to tie up; to fetter; to shackle

树立 shùlìV to set up, to establish

树木 shùmùN tree

树梢 shùshāoN the tip of a tree; treetop

树荫 shùyīnN shade of a tree, Taiwan pr. [shu4yin4]

树枝 shùzhīN branch, twig

竖 shùV/Adj variant of 豎|竖[shu4]

数额 shù'éN amount, sum of money, fixed number

数据库 shùjùkùN (computing) database

刷新 shuāxīnV to renovate, to refurbish, to refresh (computer window)

耍 shuǎV surname Shua

耍赖 shuǎlàiV to act shamelessly, to refuse to acknowledge that one has lost the gam, to act dumb

衰减 shuāijiǎnV to weaken, to attenuate

衰竭 shuāijiéV organ failure, exhaustion, prostration (medicine)

衰老 shuāilǎoAdj to age, to deteriorate with age, old and weak

衰弱 shuāiruòAdj weak, feeble

衰退 shuāituìV to decline, to fall, to drop

摔跤 shuāijiāoto trip and fall, to wrestle, wrestling (sports)

甩 shuǎiV to throw, to fling, to swing

率 shuàiV to lead, to command, rash

拴 shuānV to tie up

涮 shuànV to rinse; to swish (in water), to trick; to fool sb, to cook by dipping finely sliced ingredients brief

双胞胎 shuāngbāotāiN twin, CL:對|对[dui4]

双边 shuāngbiānAdj bilateral

双重 shuāngchóngAdj double

双向 shuāngxiàngAdj bidirectional, two-way, interactive

双赢 shuāngyíngV profitable to both sides, a win-win situation

霜 shuāngN frost, white powder or cream spread over a surface, frosting

爽快 shuǎngkuaiAdj refreshed, rejuvenated, frank and straightforward

水槽 shuǐcáoN sink

水稻 shuǐdàoN rice, paddy, CL:株[zhu1]

水管 shuǐguǎnN water pipe

水壶 shuǐhúN kettle, canteen, watering can

水货 shuǐhuòN smuggled goods, unauthorized goods

水晶 shuǐjīngN crystal

水利 shuǐlìN water conservancy, irrigation works

水灵灵 shuǐlínglíngAdj see 水靈|水灵[shui3 ling2]

水龙头 shuǐlóngtóuN faucet, tap

水落石出 shuǐluò-shíchūlit. as the water recedes, the rocks appear (idiom, fig. the truth comes to light

水面 shuǐmiànN water surface

水手 shuǐshǒuN mariner, sailor, seaman

水温 shuǐwēnN water temperature

水域 shuǐyùN waters, body of water

水源 shuǐyuánN water source, water supply, headwaters of a river

水涨船高 / 水漲船高 shuǐzhǎng-chuángāothe tide rises, the boat floats (idiom); fig. to c, to develop according to the situation

水准 shuǐzhǔnN level (of achievement etc), standard, level (surveying)

税收 shuìshōuN taxation

税务 shuìwùN taxation services, state revenue service

睡袋 shuìdàiN sleeping bag

顺便 shùnbiànAdv conveniently, in passing, without much extra effort

顺差 shùnchāN (trade or budget) surplus

顺畅 shùnchàngAdj smooth and unhindered, fluent

顺从 shùncóngV obedient, to comply, to submit

顺理成章 / 順理成章 shùnlǐ-chéngzhānglogical, only to be expected, rational and clearly structured (of text)

顺路 shùnlùAdj/Adv by the way, while out doing sth else, conveniently

顺其自然 / 順其自然 shùnqízìránto let nature take its course (idiom)

顺势 shùnshìAdv to take advantage, to seize an opportunity, in passing

顺手 shùnshǒuAdj/Adv as an incidental action while doing sth else; whil, smooth; easy; without difficulty

顺心 / 順心 shùnxīnhappy, satisfactory

顺应 / 順應 shùnyìngV to comply with, to conform to

顺着 / 順著 shùnzheto follow, following, along

瞬间 shùnjiānN in an instant; in a flash

说白了 / 說白了 shuōbáileto speak frankly

说不上 shuōbushàngV to be unable to say or tell, to not be worth mentioning

说到底 / 說到底 shuōdàodǐin the final analysis, in the end

说道 shuōdaoV/N to state, to say (the quoted words)

说干就干 / 說幹就幹 shuō gàn jiù gànto act as soon as one says (decisive action)

说谎 / 說謊 shuōhuǎngto lie, to tell an untruth

说老实话 / 說老實話 shuō lǎoshi huàto be honest, to tell it straight

说起来 / 說起來 shuō qǐláispeaking of which, come to think of it

说情 / 說情 shuōqíngto intercede, to plead for sb else

说闲话 / 說閒話 shuō xiánhuàto gossip, to talk behind one's back

说真的 / 說真的 shuō zhēndeto be honest, seriously speaking

硕果 shuòguǒN major achievement, great work, triumphant success

司法 sīfǎV judicial, (administration of) justice

司空见惯 / 司空見慣 sīkōng-jiànguàna common occurrence (idiom)

司令 sīlìngN commanding officer

丝 sīN silk, thread-like thing; (cuisine) shreds or julienne st, classifier: a trace (of smoke etc), a tiny bit etc

丝绸 sīchóuN silk (cloth)

丝毫 sīháoAdj the slightest amount or degree, a bit

私房钱 sīfángqiánN secret purse, secret stash of money

私家车 sījiāchēN private car

私立 sīlìV/Adj privately-run; private (school, hospital etc), to set up illegally

私事 sīshìN personal matters

私下 sīxiàN/Adv in private

私营 sīyíngAdj privately-owned, private

私有 sīyǒuV private, privately-owned

私自 sīzìAdv private; personal, secretly; without explicit approval

思路 sīlùN train of thought, line of thinking

思念 sīniànV to think of, to long for, to miss

思前想后 / 思前想後 sīqián-xiǎnghòuto consider past cause and future effect (idiom); , to ponder over reasons and connection

思索 sīsuǒV to think deeply, to ponder

撕 sīV to tear

死心 sǐxīnto give up, to admit failure, to drop the matter

死心塌地 sǐxīn-tādìto be hell-bent on; dead set on sth; unswerving

四合院 sìhéyuànN courtyard house with a fully enclosed courtyard (t

四季 sìjìN four seasons, namely: spring 春[chun1], summer 夏[xi

四面八方 sìmiàn-bāfāng(idiom) all directions; all around

寺庙 sìmiàoN temple, monastery, shrine

似曾相识 / 似曾相識 sìcéng-xiāngshídéjà vu (the experience of seeing exactly the same, seemingly familiar, apparently already acquainted

似是而非 sìshì-érfēiapparently right but actually wrong; specious (idi

伺机 sìjīV to wait for an opportunity, to watch for one's chance

饲料 sìliàoN feed; fodder

饲养 sìyǎngV to raise, to rear

松绑 / 鬆綁 sōngbǎngto untie, (fig.) to ease restrictions

松弛 sōngchíAdj to relax, relaxed, limp

耸立 sǒnglìV to stand tall, to tower aloft

送别 / 送別 sòngbiéto see sb off; to bid farewell (to sb)

搜查 sōucháV to search

搜集 sōujíV to gather; to collect

搜救 sōujiùV search and rescue

搜寻 sōuxúnV to search; to look for

艘 sōuM classifier for ships, Taiwan pr. [sao1]

苏醒 sūxǐngV to come to, to awaken, to regain consciousness

酥 sūAdj flaky pastry, crunchy, limp

俗 súAdj custom, convention, popular

俗话 súhuàN common saying, proverb

俗话说 / 俗話說 súhuà shuōas the saying goes, the proverb says

俗语 súyǔN common saying, proverb, colloquial speech

诉苦 / 訴苦 sùkǔto grumble, to complain, grievance

诉说 sùshuōV to recount, to tell of, to relate

诉讼 sùsòngV lawsuit

素 sùAdj/N raw silk, white, plain, unadorned

素不相识 / 素不相識 sùbùxiāngshíto be total strangers (idiom)

素材 sùcáiN source material (in literature and art)

素描 sùmiáoN sketch

素食 sùshíN vegetarian food, to eat a vegetarian diet

素养 sùyǎngN (personal) accomplishment, attainment in self-cultivation

塑造 sùzàoV to mold, to shape

蒜 suànN garlic, CL:頭|头[tou2],瓣[ban4]

算计 suànjìV to reckon, to calculate, to plan

算盘 suànpánN abacus, CL:把[ba3], plan

算账 / 算賬 suànzhàng(accounting) to balance the books; to do the accou, (fig.) to settle an account; to get one's revenge

虽说 suīshuōConj though, although

随处可见 / 隨處可見 suíchù kě jiànvisible everywhere, can be seen anywhere

随大溜 / 隨大溜 suí dàliùto follow the crowd, to go with the flow

随机 suíjīAdj according to the situation, pragmatic, random

随即 suíjíAdv immediately, presently, following which

随身 suíshēnAdj to (carry) on one's person, to (take) with one

随时随地 / 隨時隨地 suíshí-suídìanytime and anywhere

随心所欲 / 隨心所欲 suíxīnsuǒyù(idiom) to follow one's heart's desires; to do as

遂心 suìxīnto one's liking

隧道 suìdàoN tunnel

损 sǔnV (bound form) to decrease; to diminish, (bound form) to harm; to damage, (coll.) to ridicule; to deride

损坏 sǔnhuàiV to damage, to injure

损人利己 / 損人利己 sǔnrén-lìjǐharming others for one's personal benefit (idiom);

损伤 sǔnshāngV to harm, to damage, to injure

缩 suōV to withdraw, to pull back, to contract

缩水 / 縮水 suōshuǐto shrink (in the wash), fig. to shrink (of profits etc)

缩影 suōyǐngN miniature version of sth, microcosm, epitome

所属 suǒshǔAdj one's affiliation (i.e. the organization one is af, subordinate (i.e. those subordinate to oneself), belonging to

所谓 suǒwèiAdj what is meant by the expression ...; what is refer, (derog.) so-called

所作所为 / 所作所為 suǒzuò-suǒwéione's conduct and deeds

索赔 suǒpéiV to ask for compensation, to claim damages, claim for damages

索取 suǒqǔV to ask, to demand

索性 suǒxìngAdv you might as well (do it), simply, just

锁定 suǒdìngV to lock (a door), to close with a latch, to lock into place

他人 tārénPron another person; sb else; other people

塌 tāV to collapse, to droop, to settle down

踏上 tàshangto set foot on, to step on or into

胎 tāiN/M fetus, classifier for litters (of puppies etc), padding (in clothing or bedding)

胎儿 tāi'érN unborn child, fetus, embryo

台球 táiqiúN billiards

太极 tàijíN the Absolute or Supreme Ultimate, the source of al

太极拳 tàijíquánN shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan, traditional form of physical exercise or relaxatio, a martial art

太平 tàipíngAdj see 太平區|太平区[Tai4 ping2 Qu1]

泰斗 tàidǒuN abbr. for 泰山北斗[Tai4 shan1 Bei3 dou3]

贪 tānV to have a voracious desire for, to covet, greedy

贪婪 tānlánAdj avaricious, greedy, rapacious

贪玩儿 tānwánrV erhua variant of 貪玩|贪玩[tan1 wan2]

贪污 tānwūV to be corrupt, corruption, to embezzle

摊 tānV/N/M to spread out, vendor's stand

瘫 tānV paralyzed

瘫痪 tānhuànV (medicine) to suffer paralysis, (fig.) to be paralyzed; to break down; to come to

坛 tánN altar, platform; rostrum, (bound form) (sporting, literary etc) circles; wor

谈不上 / 談不上 tán bu shàngcannot be called, does not qualify as

谈到 / 談到 tándàoto refer to, to speak about, to talk about

谈论 tánlùnV to discuss; to talk about

谈起 / 談起 tánqǐto mention, to speak of, to talk about

弹性 tánxìngN flexibility, elasticity

痰 tánN phlegm, spittle

坦白 tǎnbáiAdj/V honest, forthcoming, to confess

坦诚 tǎnchéngAdj candid, frank, plain dealing

坦克 tǎnkèN (loanword) tank (military vehicle), (derog.) (slang) overweight woman

坦然 tǎnránAdj calm, undisturbed

坦率 tǎnshuàiAdj frank; candid; straightforward

毯子 tǎnziN blanket, CL:條|条[tiao2],張|张[zhang1],床[chuang2],面[mian4]

炭 tànN wood charcoal, coal

探 tànV to explore, to search out, to scout

探测 tàncèV to probe; to survey

探亲 / 探親 tànqīnto go home to visit one's family

探求 tànqiúV to seek, to pursue, to investigate

探望 tànwàngV to visit, to call on sb, to look around

探险 / 探險 tànxiǎnto explore, to go on an expedition, adventure

碳 tànN carbon (chemistry)

汤圆 tāngyuánN boiled or deep-fried balls of glutinous rice flour

堂 tángM (main) hall, large room for a specific purpose, CL:間|间[jian1]

糖果 tángguǒN candy, CL:粒[li4]

糖尿病 tángniàobìngN diabetes; diabetes mellitus

倘若 tǎngruòConj if; supposing; in case

淌 tǎngV to drip, to trickle, to shed (tears)

烫 tàngV/Adj to scald, to burn (by scalding), to blanch (cooking)

掏钱 / 掏錢 tāo qiánto pull out money, to pay

滔滔不绝 / 滔滔不絕 tāotāo-bùjué(idiom) to produce a torrent of words; to talk on

逃避 táobìV to escape, to evade, to avoid

逃生 táoshēngV to flee for one's life

逃亡 táowángV to flee; to go into exile

陶瓷 táocíN pottery and porcelain, ceramics

陶冶 táoyěV lit. to fire pots and smelt metal, fig. to educate

陶醉 táozuìV to be infatuated with; to be drunk with; to be enc

淘 táoV to wash (rice, sand etc in water to remove impurit, to dredge; to scoop out (sediment or waste), (dialect) to hunt for and buy (bargains or second-

淘气 / 淘氣 táoqìnaughty, mischievous

淘汰 táotàiV to wash out, (fig.) to cull, to weed out

讨 tǎoV to invite, to provoke, to demand or ask for

讨好 / 討好 tǎohǎoto get the desired outcome, to win favor by fawning on sb, to curry favor with

讨价还价 / 討價還價 tǎojià-huánjiàto haggle over price, to bargain

讨人喜欢 / 討人喜歡 tǎo rén xǐhuanlikeable, pleasing to people

特产 tèchǎnN special local product, (regional) specialty

特长 tèchángN personal strength, one's special ability or strong points

特例 tèlìN special case, isolated example

特权 tèquánN prerogative, privilege, privileged

特邀 tèyāoV special invitation

特制 tèzhìV specially made; custom-made

特质 tèzhìN characteristic, special quality

腾 téngV (bound form) to gallop; to prance, (bound form) to soar; to hover, to make room; to clear out; to vacate

藤椅 téngyǐN rattan chair

剔除 tīchúV to reject, to discard, to get rid of

梯子 tīziN ladder, stepladder

提拔 tíbáV to promote to a higher job, to select for promotion

提炼 tíliànV to extract (ore, minerals etc), to refine, to purify

提名 tímíngto nominate

提速 tísùto increase the specified cruising speed, to pick up speed, to speed up

提心吊胆 / 提心吊膽 tíxīn-diàodǎn(idiom) nervous; fearful; on edge

提议 tíyìV/N to propose; to suggest; proposal; suggestion

提早 tízǎoV ahead of schedule, sooner than planned, to bring forward (to an earlier time)

体谅 tǐliàngV to empathize, to allow (for sth), to show understanding

体面 tǐmiànN/Adj dignity; prestige; face, honorable; creditable, (of sb's appearance) presentable; respectable

体能 tǐnéngN physical capability, stamina

体贴 tǐtiēV considerate (of other people's needs)

体温 tǐwēnN (body) temperature

体系 tǐxìN system, setup, CL:個|个[ge4]

体制 / 體制 tǐzhìN system, structure (of an organization)

体质 tǐzhìN (a person's) constitution; underlying physical con, (of an organization, society etc) structural sound

剃 tìV to shave

替换 tìhuànV to exchange; to replace; to substitute for; to swi

替身 tìshēnN stand-in, substitute, body double

天长地久 / 天長地久 tiāncháng-dìjiǔenduring while the world lasts (idiom), eternal

天地 tiāndìN heaven and earth, world, scope

天鹅 tiān'éN swan

天分 tiānfènN natural gift, talent

天赋 tiānfùV/N gift, innate skill

天经地义 / 天經地義 tiānjīng-dìyìlit. heaven's law and earth's principle (idiom); f, right and unalterable, a matter of course

天平 tiānpíngN scales (to weigh things)

天桥 tiānqiáoN Tianqiao district of Jinan city 濟南市|济南市[Ji3 nan2 s, Tianqiao district in Beijing, formerly a center of

天生 tiānshēngAdj nature, disposition, innate

天使 tiānshǐN angel

天线 tiānxiànN antenna; aerial, (fig.) connection to higher authorities; channel t

天性 tiānxìngN nature, innate tendency

天主教 TiānzhǔjiàoN Catholicism

添加 tiānjiāV to add; to increase

甜美 tiánměiAdj sweet, pleasant, happy

甜蜜 tiánmìAdj sweet, happy

甜头 tiántouN sweet taste (of power, success etc); benefit

填补 tiánbǔV to fill a gap, to fill in a blank (on a form), to overcome a deficiency

填充 tiánchōngV to fill up; to stuff, to fill in a blank space

填写 tiánxiěV to fill in a form, to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web

舔 tiǎnV to lick, to lap

挑剔 tiāotiV picky, fussy

条款 tiáokuǎnN clause (of contract or law), CL:項|项[xiang4]

条例 tiáolìN regulations; rules; code of conduct; ordinances; s

条约 tiáoyuēN treaty, pact, CL:個|个[ge4]

调侃 tiáokǎnV to ridicule, to tease, to mock

调控 tiáokòngV to regulate, to control

调料 tiáoliàoN condiment, seasoning, flavoring

调试 tiáoshìV to debug, to adjust components during testing, debugging

挑起 tiǎoqǐto provoke, to stir up, to incite

挑衅 tiǎoxìnV to provoke; provocation

跳槽 tiàocáoto leave one's job to take up a position elsewhere

跳动 tiàodòngV to throb, to pulse, to bounce

跳伞 / 跳傘 tiàosǎnto parachute, to bail out, parachute jumping

跳跃 tiàoyuèV to jump, to leap, to bound

贴近 tiējìnV/Adj to press close to, to snuggle close, intimate

贴切 tiēqièAdj close-fitting, closest (translation)

帖子 tiěziN card, invitation, message

听从 tīngcóngV to listen and obey, to comply with, to heed

听话 / 聽話 tīnghuàto do what one is told, obedient

停泊 tíngbóV to anchor, anchorage, mooring (of a ship)

停车位 tíngchēwèiN parking space; parking spot

停电 tíngdiànV to have a power failure, power cut

停顿 tíngdùnV to halt, to break off, pause (in speech)

停放 tíngfàngV to park (a car etc), to moor (a boat etc), to leave sth (in a place)

停业 / 停業 tíngyèto cease trading (temporarily or permanently), to close down

通畅 tōngchàngAdj unobstructed; clear, (of writing or thinking) coherent; fluent

通车 / 通車 tōngchēto open to traffic (e.g. new bridge, rail line etc, (of a locality) to have a transportation service, (Tw) to commute

通风 / 通風 tōngfēngairy, ventilation, to ventilate

通告 tōnggàoV/N to announce; to give notice, announcement

通缉 tōngjīV to order the arrest of sb as criminal, to list as wanted

通顺 tōngshùnAdj smooth, clear and coherent

通俗 tōngsúAdj common, everyday, average

通通 tōngtōngAdv all, entire, complete

通往 tōngwǎngto lead to

通宵 tōngxiāoN all night, throughout the night

通行证 tōngxíngzhèngN a pass (authority to enter), a laissez-passer or safe conduct

同伴 tóngbànN companion; comrade; fellow

同步 tóngbùV synchronous, to synchronize, to keep step with

同等 tóngděngAdj equal to, having the same social class or status

同感 tónggǎnN (have the) same feeling, similar impression, common feeling

同伙 tónghuǒV/N colleague, co-conspirator, accomplice

同类 tónglèiAdj/N similar, same type, alike

同盟 tóngméngV/N alliance

同年 tóngniánN the same year

同人 tóngrénN people from the same workplace or profession; co-w, (fandom) fan creator or enthusiast involved in der

同志 tóngzhìN comrade, (slang) homosexual, CL:位[wei4]

同舟共济 / 同舟共濟 tóngzhōu-gòngjìcross a river in the same boat (idiom); fig. havin, obliged to collaborate towards common goals

铜 tóngN copper (chemistry), see also 紅銅|红铜[hong2 tong2], CL:塊|块[kuai4]

统筹 tǒngchóuV an overall plan, to plan an entire project as a whole

统统 tǒngtǒngAdv totally

统治 tǒngzhìV to rule (a country), to govern, rule

捅 tǒngV to poke; to jab, to give (sb) a nudge; to prod, to disclose; to reveal

桶 tǒngN bucket, (trash) can, barrel (of oil etc)

筒 tǒngN tube, cylinder, to encase in sth cylindrical (such as hands in sle

痛 tòngAdv ache, pain, sorrow

痛心 tòngxīnAdj grieved, pained

偷看 tōukànto peep, to peek, to steal a glance

偷窥 tōukuīV to peep, to peek, to act as voyeur

偷懒 / 偷懶 tōulǎnto goof off, to be lazy

头部 tóubùN head

头顶 tóudǐngN top of the head

头号 tóuhàoAdj first rate, top rank, number one

头条 tóutiáoN Toutiao, personalized content recommendation app (

头头是道 / 頭頭是道 tóutóu-shìdàoclear and logical

头衔 tóuxiánN title, rank, appellation

头晕 tóuyūnV dizzy

投奔 tóubènV to seek shelter, to seek asylum

投稿 tóugǎoto submit articles for publication, to contribute (writing)

投机 tóujīAdj/V congenial; agreeable, to speculate; to profiteer

投射 tóushèV to throw (a projectile), to cast (light)

投身 tóushēnV to throw oneself into sth

投降 tóuxiángV to surrender

透彻 tòuchèAdj penetrating; thorough; incisive

透过 tòuguòV to pass through, to penetrate, by means of

透气 / 透氣 tòuqìto flow freely (of air), to ventilate, to breathe (of fabric etc)

透支 tòuzhīV (banking) to overdraw, to take out an overdraft, an overdraft

凸 tūAdj to stick out; protruding; convex; male (connector , Taiwan pr. [tu2]

凸显 tūxiǎnV to stand out clearly; to make prominent

秃 tūAdj bald (lacking hair or feathers), barren; bare; denuded, blunt (lacking a point)

突发 tūfāV to occur suddenly

突击 tūjīV sudden and violent attack, assault, fig. rushed job

突破口 tūpòkǒuN breach, gap, breakthrough point

突如其来 / 突如其來 tūrú-qíláito arise abruptly, to arrive suddenly, happening suddenly

图表 túbiǎoN chart, diagram

图像 túxiàngN image; picture; graphic

图形 túxíngN picture, figure, diagram

图纸 túzhǐN blueprint, drawing, design plans

徒步 túbùAdv to be on foot

涂 túV to apply (paint etc), to smear, to daub

屠杀 túshāV to massacre; to slaughter

土匪 tǔfěiN bandit

土壤 tǔrǎngN soil

土生土长 / 土生土長 tǔshēng-tǔzhǎng(idiom) (of people) born and raised in the localit

团伙 tuánhuǒN (criminal) gang, gang member, accomplice

团聚 tuánjùV to reunite, to have a reunion

团员 tuányuánN member, group member

团圆 tuányuánV to have a reunion

推测 tuīcèV speculation, to conjecture, to surmise

推辞 tuīcíV to decline (an appointment, invitation etc)

推断 tuīduànV to infer, to deduce, to predict

推翻 tuīfānto overthrow

推荐 tuījiànV to recommend, recommendation

推理 tuīlǐV reasoning, inference, to infer

推敲 tuīqiāoV to think over

推算 tuīsuànV to calculate, to reckon, to extrapolate (in calculation)

推卸 tuīxièV to avoid (esp. responsibility); to shift (the blam

推选 tuīxuǎnV to elect, to choose

推移 tuīyíV (of time) to elapse; to pass, (of a situation) to develop; to evolve, to shift; to slide; to move smoothly and continuou

颓废 tuífèiAdj decadent, dispirited, depressed

退回 tuìhuíV to return (an item), to send back, to go back

退却 tuìquèV to retreat, to shrink back

退让 tuìràngV to move aside, to get out of the way, to back down

退缩 tuìsuōV to shrink back; to cower

退休金 tuìxiūjīnN retirement pension; pension payments received afte

退学 / 退學 tuìxuéto quit school

退役 tuìyì(of military personnel or athletes) to retire, (of outdated equipment) to be decommissioned

屯 túnN to station (soldiers), to store up, village

托付 tuōfùV to entrust

拖累 tuōlěiV to encumber, to be a burden on, to implicate

拖欠 tuōqiànV in arrears, behind in payments, to default on one's debts

拖延 tuōyánV to delay, to put off, to procrastinate

脱节 / 脫節 tuōjiéto come apart

脱口而出 / 脫口而出 tuōkǒu'érchū(idiom) to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet r

脱落 tuōluòV to drop off; to fall off; (of hair, teeth etc) to , to omit (a character when writing)

脱身 / 脫身 tuōshēnto get away, to escape (from obligations), to free oneself

脱颖而出 / 脫穎而出 tuōyǐng'érchūto reveal one's talent (idiom), to rise above others; to distinguish oneself

驮 tuóV variant of 馱|驮[tuo2]

妥 tuǒAdj suitable, adequate, ready

妥当 tuǒdàngAdj appropriate, proper, ready

妥善 tuǒshànAdj appropriate; proper

妥协 tuǒxiéV to compromise, to reach terms, a compromise

拓宽 tuòkuānV to broaden

拓展 tuòzhǎnV to expand, to broaden

唾液 tuòyèN saliva

挖掘 wājuéV to excavate; (lit and fig.) to unearth; to dig int

挖苦 wākuV to speak sarcastically, to make cutting remarks, also pr. [wa1 ku5]

瓦 wǎN roof tile, abbr. for 瓦特[wa3 te4]

歪 wāiAdj askew, at a crooked angle, devious

歪曲 wāiqūV to distort, to misrepresent

外表 wàibiǎoN external, outside, outward appearance

外公 wàigōngN (coll.) mother's father, maternal grandfather

外行 wàihángAdj/N layman, amateur

外号 wàihàoN nickname

外籍 wàijíN foreign (i.e. of foreign nationality)

外贸 wàimàoN foreign trade

外貌 wàimàoN profile, appearance

外婆 wàipóN (coll.) mother's mother, maternal grandmother

外企 wàiqǐN foreign enterprise, company established in mainland China with direct , abbr. for 外資企業|外资企业

外星人 wàixīngrénN space alien; extraterrestrial

外形 wàixíngN figure, shape, external form

外援 wàiyuánN foreign aid, external aid, (sports) foreign player

丸 wánN/M ball, pellet, pill

完备 / 完備 wánbèiAdj complete, perfect, all-inclusive

完毕 wánbìV to finish, to end, to complete

完蛋 wándàn(coll.) to be done for

完好 wánhǎoAdj intact, in good condition

玩耍 wánshuǎV to play (as children do), to amuse oneself

玩意儿 wányìrN erhua variant of 玩意[wan2 yi4]

顽固 wángùAdj stubborn; obstinate

挽 wǎnV to pull, to draw (a cart or a bow), to roll up

挽回 wǎnhuíV to retrieve, to redeem

挽救 wǎnjiùV to save, to remedy, to rescue

晚间 wǎnjiānN evening, night

晚年 wǎnniánN one's later years

晚期 wǎnqīN later period, end stage, terminal

惋惜 wǎnxīAdj to regret, to feel that it is a great pity, to feel sorry for sb

万分 wànfēnAdv very much, extremely, one ten thousandth part

万古长青 / 萬古長青 wàngǔ-chángqīng(idiom) enduring through the ages; ever-flourishin

万能 wànnéngAdj omnipotent, all-purpose, universal

万万 wànwànAdv hundred million; (fig.) enormous quantity, absolutely; certainly (usually followed by a negat

万无一失 / 萬無一失 wànwú-yīshīsurefire; absolutely safe (idiom)

汪洋 wāngyángAdj vast body of water, CL:片[pian4]

亡羊补牢 / 亡羊補牢 wángyáng-bǔláolit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom), fig. to act belatedly, better late than never

王国 wángguóN kingdom, realm

王牌 wángpáiN (card games) trump card, (fig.) ace; star player; top performer; best asset

网点 wǎngdiǎnN branch; service outlet (of a bank, retail store et, (printing) halftone dot, (computing) network node

网民 wǎngmínN netizen; Internet user; online community member

往常 wǎngchángN usual, customary

往返 wǎngfǎnV to go back and forth; to go to and fro; to do a ro

往日 wǎngrìN former days; the past

往事 wǎngshìN past events, former happenings

妄想 wàngxiǎngV/N to attempt vainly, a vain attempt, delusion

忘不了 wàng bu liǎocannot forget, unforgettable

忘掉 wàngdiàoto forget

旺 wàngAdj prosperous, flourishing, (of flowers) blooming

旺季 wàngjìN busy season, peak period, see also 淡季[dan4 ji4]

旺盛 wàngshèngAdj vigorous, exuberant

望 wàngV full moon, to hope, to expect

望远镜 wàngyuǎnjìngN telescope (CL:部[bu4]); binoculars (CL:副[fu4])

危及 wēijíV to endanger, to jeopardize, a danger (to life, national security etc)

危急 wēijíAdj critical, desperate (situation)

威风 wēifēngN/Adj awe-inspiring bearing; authority; power, imposing; impressive; majestic

威力 wēilìN might, formidable power

威慑 wēishèV to deter

威信 wēixìnN see 威信縣|威信县[Wei1 xin4 Xian4]

微不足道 wēibùzúdàonegligible; insignificant

微观 wēiguānAdj micro-, subatomic

微妙 wēimiàoAdj subtle

微弱 wēiruòAdj weak, faint, feeble

微型 wēixíngAdj miniature; micro-; tiny

为人 wéirénV/N to conduct oneself, behavior; conduct; personal character

违背 wéibèiV to go against, to be contrary to, to violate

违约 / 違約 wéiyuēto break a promise, to violate an agreement, to default (on a loan or contract)

违章 / 違章 wéizhāngto break the rules, to violate regulations

围墙 wéiqiángN perimeter wall, fence, CL:道[dao4]

唯 wéiAdv only, alone, -ism (in Chinese, a prefix, often combined with a

唯独 wéidúAdv only, just (i.e. it is only that...), all except

伪造 wěizàoV to forge, to fake, to counterfeit

伪装 wěizhuāngV/N to pretend to be (asleep etc), to disguise oneself as, pretense

尾气 wěiqìN exhaust; emissions

尾声 wěishēngN coda, epilogue, end

纬度 wěidùN latitude

委屈 wěiquAdj/V to feel wronged, to cause sb to feel wronged, grievance

委婉 wěiwǎnAdj tactful, euphemistic, (of voice etc) suave

委员 wěiyuánN committee member

委员会 wěiyuánhuìN committee; commission

萎缩 wěisuōV to wither, to dry up (of a plant), to atrophy (of muscle, social custom etc)

卫视 wèishìN satellite TV (abbr. for 衛星電視|卫星电视[wei4 xing1 dian4

未 wèiAdv not yet, did not, have not

未成年人 wèichéngniánrénN minor (i.e. person under 18)

未经 wèijīngV not having undergone, without (having gone though a certain process)

未免 wèimiǎnAdv unavoidably, can't help, really

未知数 wèizhīshùN unknown number, (fig.) an unknown; an uncertainty

位子 wèiziN place, seat

味精 wèijīngN monosodium glutamate (MSG)

畏惧 wèijùV to fear, to dread, foreboding

畏缩 wèisuōV to cower; to flinch; to quail; to recoil

胃口 wèikǒuN appetite, liking

喂养 wèiyǎngV to feed (a child, domestic animal etc), to keep, to raise (an animal)

慰劳 wèiláoV to show appreciation (by kind words, small gifts e, to comfort

温度计 wēndùjìN thermometer, thermograph

温泉 wēnquánN see 溫泉縣|温泉县[Wen1 quan2 Xian4]

温柔 wēnróuAdj gentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to d

温室 wēnshìN greenhouse

温习 wēnxíV to review (a lesson etc)

温馨 wēnxīnAdj comfort, soft and fragrant, warm

瘟疫 wēnyìN plague; pestilence

文 wénN surname Wen

文具 wénjùN stationery, item of stationery (pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sh

文科 wénkēN liberal arts, humanities

文盲 wénmángN illiterate

文凭 wénpíngN diploma

文人 wénrénN cultivated individual; scholar; literati

文物 wénwùN cultural relic, historical relic, CL:件[jian4],個|个[ge4]

文献 / 文獻 wénxiànN literature, documents, references

文雅 wényǎAdj elegant, refined

闻名 wénmíngV well-known, famous, renowned

蚊帐 wénzhàngN mosquito net, CL:頂|顶[ding3]

蚊子 wénziN mosquito

吻 wěnN/V kiss, to kiss, mouth

吻合 wěnhéAdj to be a good fit, to be identical with, to adjust oneself to

紊乱 wěnluànAdj disorder, chaos

稳固 wěngùAdj/V stable, steady, firm

稳健 wěnjiànAdj firm, stable and steady

稳妥 wěntuǒAdj dependable

稳重 wěnzhòngAdj steady, earnest, staid

问卷 wènjuànN questionnaire, CL:份[fen4]

问世 wènshìV to be published, to come out

窝 wōN nest, pit or hollow on the human body, lair

卧 wòV to lie, to crouch

污秽 wūhuìAdj/N (literary) dirty; filthy, (literary) dirt; filth

巫婆 wūpóN witch, sorceress, female shaman

呜咽 wūyèV to sob, to whimper

屋顶 wūdǐngN roof

无比 wúbǐV incomparable; matchless

无不 wúbùAdv none lacking, none missing, everything is there

无偿 wúchángAdj free; no charge; at no cost

无敌 wúdíV unequalled, without rival, a paragon

无恶不作 / 無惡不作 wú'è-bùzuònot to shrink from any crime (idiom); to commit an

无非 wúfēiAdv only, nothing else

无辜 wúgūAdj/N innocent, innocence, not guilty (law)

无故 wúgùAdv without cause or reason

无关紧要 / 無關緊要 wúguān-jǐnyàoindifferent, insignificant

无话可说 / 無話可說 wúhuà-kěshuōto have nothing to say (idiom)

无济于事 / 無濟於事 wújìyúshì(idiom) to no avail; of no use

无家可归 / 無家可歸 wújiā-kěguī(idiom) homeless

无精打采 / 無精打采 wújīng-dǎcǎidispirited and downcast (idiom); listless, in low spirits, washed out

无可奉告 / 無可奉告 wúkěfènggào(idiom) no comment

无可厚非 / 無可厚非 wúkěhòufēisee 未可厚非[wei4 ke3 hou4 fei1]

无可奈何 / 無可奈何 wúkěnàihéhave no way out, have no alternative, abbr. to 無奈|无奈[wu2 nai4]

无理 wúlǐV irrational, unreasonable

无力 wúlìV powerless, lacking strength

无论如何 / 無論如何 wúlùn-rúhé(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter

无能 wúnéngAdj incompetence, inability, incapable

无能为力 / 無能為力 wúnéngwéilì(idiom) powerless to do anything about it

无情 wúqíngAdj pitiless, ruthless, merciless

无情无义 / 無情無義 wúqíng-wúyìcompletely lacking any feeling or sense of justice

无穷 wúqióngV endless, boundless, inexhaustible

无私 wúsīAdj selfless, unselfish, disinterested

无所事事 / 無所事事 wúsuǒshìshìto have nothing to do, to idle one's time away (idiom)

无所作为 / 無所作為 wúsuǒzuòwéiattempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idio, feckless

无条件 wútiáojiànV unconditional

无微不至 / 無微不至 wúwēi-bùzhìin every possible way (idiom); meticulous

无线 wúxiànAdj wireless

无线电 wúxiàndiànN radio; wireless (i.e. the technology used in radio, a radio

无形 wúxíngAdj incorporeal, virtual, formless

无形中 wúxíngzhōngAdv imperceptibly, virtually

无须 wúxūAdv need not, not obliged to, not necessarily

无意 wúyìV/Adv inadvertent, accidental, to have no intention of (doing sth)

无忧无虑 / 無憂無慮 wúyōu-wúlǜ(idiom) carefree; without worries

无缘 wúyuánV/Adv to have no opportunity, no way (of doing sth), no chance

无知 wúzhīAdj ignorant, ignorance

无足轻重 / 無足輕重 wúzú-qīngzhònginsignificant

五花八门 / 五花八門 wǔhuā-bāménmyriad, all kinds of, all sorts of

五星级 wǔxīngjíAdj five-star (hotel)

武力 wǔlìN military force

武装 wǔzhuāngN/V arms, equipment, to arm

侮辱 wǔrǔV to insult, to humiliate, dishonor

捂 wǔV to enclose, to cover with the hand (one's eyes, nose or ears), to cover up (an affair)

舞厅 wǔtīngN dance hall, ballroom, CL:間|间[jian1]

勿 wùAdv do not

务必 / 務必 wùbìAdv must, be sure to

务实 wùshíAdj to deal with concrete matters, pragmatic

物流 wùliúN distribution (business), logistics

物体 wùtǐN object; body; substance

物证 wùzhèngN material evidence

物资 wùzīN goods, supplies

误差 wùchāN difference, error, inaccuracy

误导 wùdǎoV to mislead, to misguide, misleading

误区 wùqūN mistaken ideas; misconceptions; the error of one's

雾 wùN fog, mist, CL:場|场[chang2],陣|阵[zhen4]

吸纳 xīnàV to take in, to absorb, to admit

吸取 xīqǔV to absorb, to draw (a lesson, insight etc), to assimilate

昔日 xīrìN former days, in the past

息息相关 / 息息相關 xīxī-xiāngguānclosely bound up (idiom); intimately related

稀 xīAdj sparse; scattered, rare; uncommon, diluted; thin; watery

稀罕 xīhanAdj/V rare; uncommon, rare thing; rarity, to value as a rarity; to cherish

稀奇 xīqíAdj rare, strange

稀少 xīshǎoAdj sparse, rare

锡 xīN tin (chemistry), to bestow, to confer

熙熙攘攘 xīxī-rǎngrǎngAdj (idiom) bustling with activity

熄火 xīhuǒ(of fire, lamp etc) to go out, to put out (fire), (fig.) to die down

膝盖 xīgàiN knee, (Internet slang) to kneel down (in admiration)

嬉笑 xīxiàoV to be laughing and playing, to giggle

习俗 xísúN custom, tradition, local tradition

席 xíN surname Xi

席位 xíwèiN a seat (in a theater, stadium etc), parliamentary or congressional seat

袭击 xíjīV attack (esp. surprise attack), raid, to attack

媳妇 xífuN daughter-in-law, wife of a younger brother or relative of the young

洗涤剂 xǐdíjìN cleaning agent, detergent

洗礼 xǐlǐN baptism (lit. or fig.)

喜出望外 xǐchūwàngwàito be pleased beyond one's expectations (idiom), overjoyed at the turn of events

喜好 xǐhàoV/N to like, fond of, to prefer

喜酒 xǐjiǔN wedding feast, liquor drunk at a wedding feast

喜怒哀乐 / 喜怒哀樂 xǐ-nù-āi-lèlit. happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy (idiom), fig. emotions

喜庆 xǐqìngAdj/N jubilation, festive

喜事 xǐshìN happy occasion, wedding

喜糖 xǐtángN sweet given on a happy occasion (esp. wedding)

喜洋洋 xǐyángyángAdj radiant with joy

喜悦 xǐyuèAdj happy, joyous

细腻 xìnìAdj (of skin etc) smooth; satiny; delicate, (of a performance, depiction, craftsmanship etc) f

细微 xìwēiAdj tiny, minute, fine

细心 xìxīnAdj meticulous; careful; attentive

虾 xiāN shrimp, prawn

瞎 xiāV/Adv blind, groundlessly, foolishly

侠义 xiáyìAdj chivalrous, chivalry, knight-errantry

峡谷 xiágǔN canyon, gill, ravine

狭隘 xiá'àiAdj (of a path etc) narrow, (of a living space etc) cramped, (of a way of thinking, a definition etc) narrow; l

狭小 xiáxiǎoAdj narrow

狭窄 xiázhǎiAdj narrow

下场 xiàchǎngN to leave (the stage, an exam room, the playing fie, to take part in some activity, to take an examination (in the imperial examinatio

下跌 xiàdiēV to fall, to tumble

下岗 / 下崗 xiàgǎng(of a guard, sentry etc) to come off duty, (of a worker) be to laid off

下功夫 xià gōngfuto put in effort, to work hard on

下海 xiàhǎito go out to sea, to enter the sea (to swim etc), (fig.) to take the plunge (e.g. leave a secure job

下级 xiàjíN low ranking, low level, underclass

下决心 / 下決心 xià juéxīnto make up one's mind, to resolve to

下令 xiàlìngto give an order; to issue an order

下落 xiàluòN whereabouts, to drop, to fall

下期 xià qīnext issue, next period

下棋 xiàqíto play chess

下山 xiàshānto go down a hill, (of the sun or moon) to set

下手 xiàshǒuto start, to put one's hand to, to set about

下属 xiàshǔN subordinate, underling

下台 / 下臺 xiàtáito go off the stage, to fall from position of prestige, to step down (from office etc)

下调 xiàtiáoV to adjust downwards, to lower (prices, wages etc)

下乡 / 下鄉 xiàxiāngto go to the countryside

下旬 xiàxúnN last third of the month

下一代 xià yī dàithe next generation

下意识 xiàyìshíN/Adv subconscious mind

下游 xiàyóuN lower reaches (of a river), lower level, lower echelon

下坠 xiàzhuìV (of objects) to fall, to drop, to droop

吓唬 xiàhuV to scare, to frighten

吓人 / 嚇人 xiàrénto scare, scary, frightening

夏令营 xiàlìngyíngN summer camp

仙鹤 xiānhèN red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)

仙女 xiānnǚN fairy

先例 xiānlìN precedent

先天 xiāntiānN embryonic period (contrasted with 後天|后天[hou4 tian1, inborn; innate; natural

纤维 xiānwéiN fiber, CL:種|种[zhong3]

掀 xiānV to lift (a lid), to rock, to convulse

掀起 xiānqǐV to lift; to raise (a lid etc), (of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc), (fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity,

鲜活 xiānhuóAdj vivid; lively, (of food ingredients) live or fresh

鲜美 xiānměiAdj fresh and delicious; tasty

鲜血 xiānxuèN blood

弦 xiánN bow string, string of musical instrument, watchspring

衔接 xiánjiēV to link up; to connect; to join

嫌弃 xiánqìV to regard with disdain; to shun

嫌疑 xiányíN suspicion, to have suspicions

显而易见 / 顯而易見 xiǎn'éryìjiànclearly and easy to see (idiom); obviously, clearly, it goes without saying

显赫 xiǎnhèAdj illustrious, celebrated

显示器 xiǎnshìqìN display device; monitor

显现 xiǎnxiànV appearance, to appear

显眼 xiǎnyǎnAdj conspicuous, eye-catching, glamorous

现成 xiànchéngAdj ready-made, readily available

现任 xiànrènV/Adj to occupy a post currently, current (president etc); incumbent, (coll.) current boyfriend (girlfriend, spouse)

现行 / 現行 xiànxíngAdj current, in effect

限 xiànV to limit, to restrict, (bound form) limit

限定 xiàndìngV to restrict to, to limit

限度 xiàndùN limitation, limit

限于 xiànyúV to be limited to, to be confined to

线条 xiàntiáoN line (in drawing, calligraphy etc), the lines or contours of a three-dimensional objec

宪法 xiànfǎN constitution (of a country), CL:部[bu4]

陷 xiànV pitfall, trap, to get stuck

陷阱 xiànjǐngN pitfall, snare, trap

馅儿 xiànrN erhua variant of 餡|馅[xian4]

羡慕 xiànmùV to envy, to admire

献血 xiànxiěV to donate blood

腺 xiànN gland

乡亲 xiāngqīnN fellow countryman (from the same village), local people, villager

乡下 xiāngxiaN countryside, rural area, CL:個|个[ge4]

相伴 xiāngbànV to accompany sb, to accompany each other

相比之下 xiāngbǐ zhī xiàby comparison, in comparison

相差 xiāngchàV to differ

相传 xiāngchuánV to pass on, to hand down, tradition has it that ...

相当于 xiāngdāngyúV equivalent to

相对 / 相對 xiāngduìV/Adj relative, comparative; relatively

相对而言 / 相對而言 xiāngduì-éryánrelatively speaking, comparatively speaking

相辅相成 / 相輔相成 xiāngfǔ-xiāngchéng(idiom) to complement one another

相继 xiāngjìAdv in succession, following closely

相连 xiāngliánV to link, to join, link

相识 xiāngshíV to get to know each other, acquaintance

相提并论 / 相提並論 xiāngtí-bìnglùnto discuss two disparate things together (idiom); , to place on a par with, (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in

相通 xiāngtōngV interlinked, connected, communicating

相依为命 / 相依為命 xiāngyī-wéimìngmutually dependent for life (idiom); to rely upon , interdependent

相遇 xiāngyùV to meet, to encounter, to come across

相约 xiāngyuēV to agree (on a meeting place, date etc), to reach agreement, to make an appointment

香料 xiāngliàoN spice, flavoring, condiment

香水 xiāngshuǐN perfume, cologne

香味 xiāngwèiN fragrance, bouquet, sweet smell

香烟 xiāngyānN smoke from incense (burned as an offering to one's, cigarette (CL:支[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],根[gen1],包[bao1],盒

香油 xiāngyóuN sesame oil, perfumed oil

镶 xiāngV to inlay, to embed, ridge

镶嵌 xiāngqiànV to inlay, to embed, to set (e.g. a jewel in a ring)

详尽 xiángjìnAdj thorough and detailed, exhaustive, the tedious details in full

祥和 xiánghéAdj auspicious and peaceful

享 xiǎngV to enjoy, to benefit, to have the use of

享有 xiǎngyǒuV to enjoy (rights, privileges)

响亮 xiǎngliàngAdj loud and clear; resounding

响起 / 響起 xiǎngqǐ(of a sound) to come forth, (of a sound source) to ring out, to sound

响应 xiǎngyìngV to respond to, answer, CL:個|个[ge4]

想方设法 / 想方設法 xiǎngfāng-shèfǎto think up every possible method (idiom); to devi, to try this, that and the other

向来 xiàngláiAdv always (previously)

向往 / 嚮往 xiàngwǎngV to yearn for, to aspire to

向着 xiàngzheV towards, facing (sb or sth), (coll.) to side with

项链 xiàngliànN necklace, CL:條|条[tiao2]

像 xiàngN to resemble, to be like; image, portrait

像样 / 像樣 xiàngyàngpresentable, decent, up to par

橡胶 xiàngjiāoN rubber; caoutchouc

橡皮 xiàngpíN rubber, an eraser, CL:塊|块[kuai4]

削 xiāoV to peel with a knife, to pare, to cut (a ball at tennis etc)

消 xiāoV to diminish; to subside, to consume; to reduce, to idle away (the time)

消沉 xiāochénAdj to sink into despondency, (of morale, willpower etc) to diminish; to plummet

消遣 xiāoqiǎnV to while the time away, amusement, pastime

萧条 xiāotiáoAdj bleak; desolate, (economics) in a slump; sluggish; depressed

销 xiāoV to melt (metal), to cancel; to annul, to sell

销毁 xiāohuǐV to destroy (by melting or burning), to obliterate

销量 xiāoliàngN sales volume

潇洒 xiāosǎAdj confident and at ease, free and easy

小丑 xiǎochǒuN clown

小贩 xiǎofànN peddler, hawker

小看 xiǎokànV to look down on, to underestimate

小康 xiǎokāngAdj Xiaokang, a Confucian near-ideal state of society,

小路 xiǎolùN minor road; lane; pathway; trail

小品 xiǎopǐnN short, simple literary or artistic creation, essay, skit

小气 xiǎoqiAdj stingy, miserly, narrow-minded

小区 xiǎoqūN housing estate; community; neighborhood, (telecommunications) cell

小曲 xiǎoqǔN popular song, folk tune, ballad

小人 xiǎorénN person of low social status (old), I, me (used to refer humbly to oneself), nasty person

小提琴 xiǎotíqínN fiddle, violin

小溪 xiǎoxīN brook, streamlet

小心翼翼 xiǎoxīn-yìyì(idiom) cautious; careful; prudent

小卒 xiǎozúN foot soldier, minor figure, a nobody

孝敬 xiàojìngV to show filial respect, to give presents (to one's elders or superiors), to support one's aged parents

孝顺 xiàoshùnV filial, dutiful, devoted to one's parents (and grandparents etc)

肖像 xiàoxiàngN portrait (painting, photo etc), (in a general sense) representation of a person, likeness

效仿 xiàofǎngV see 仿傚|仿效[fang3 xiao4]

效力 xiàolìN effectiveness, positive effect, to serve (in some capacity)

效益 xiàoyìN benefit, effectiveness, efficiency

效应 xiàoyìngN effect (scientific phenomenon)

协定 xiédìngN/V agreement, accord, to reach an agreement

协同 / 協同 xiétóngV to coordinate; synergy

协作 xiézuòV cooperation, coordination

邪 xiéAdj old variant of 邪[xie2]

邪恶 xié'èAdj sinister, vicious, wicked

挟持 xiéchíV to seize (sb) by the arms, to hold under duress; to abduct

携带 xiédàiV to carry (on one's person), to support (old), Taiwan pr. [xi1 dai4]

携手 xiéshǒuV hand in hand, to join hands, to collaborate

写照 xiězhàoV/N portrayal

泄 xièV variant of 洩|泄[xie4]

泄漏 xièlòuV (of a liquid or gas) to leak, to divulge; to leak (information)

泄露 xièlòuV to leak (information); to divulge, also pr. [xie4lou4]

泄密 / 洩密 xièmìto leak secrets

泄气 / 洩氣 xièqìto leak (gas), to be discouraged, to despair

泻 xièV to flow out swiftly, to flood, a torrent

卸 xièV to unload, to unhitch, to remove or strip

心爱 xīn'àiAdj beloved

心安理得 xīn'ān-lǐdéto have a clear conscience, to have no qualms about sth

心病 xīnbìngN anxiety, sore point, secret worry

心肠 xīnchángN heart, intention, one's inclination

心得 xīndéN what one has learned (through experience, reading , knowledge, insight

心慌 xīnhuāngto be flustered, (dialect) irregular heart-beat

心急如焚 xīnjí-rúfénsee 心急火燎[xin1 ji2 huo3 liao3]

心里话 xīnlǐhuàN (to express one's) true feelings, what is on one's mind, secret mind

心灵手巧 / 心靈手巧 xīnlíng-shǒuqiǎocapable, clever, dexterous

心目 xīnmùN mind

心声 xīnshēngN heartfelt wish; inner voice; aspiration

心事 xīnshìN a load on one's mind, worry, CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1]

心思 xīnsiN mind, thoughts, inclination

心酸 xīnsuānto feel sad

心想事成 xīnxiǎng-shìchéng(idiom) to have one's wishes come true; wish you t

心胸 xīnxiōngN heart, mind, ambition

心血 xīnxuèN heart's blood, expenditure (for some project), meticulous care

心眼儿 xīnyǎnrN one's thoughts, mind, intention

心意 xīnyìN intention, regard; kindly feelings

芯片 xīnpiànN computer chip; microchip

辛勤 xīnqínAdj hardworking; industrious

辛酸 xīnsuānAdj pungent (taste), bitter, fig. sad

欣慰 xīnwèiAdj to be gratified

欣喜 xīnxǐAdj happy

欣欣向荣 / 欣欣向榮 xīnxīn-xiàngróng(idiom) flourishing, thriving

新潮 xīncháoN/Adj modern, fashionable

新陈代谢 / 新陳代謝 xīnchén-dàixièmetabolism (biology), the new replaces the old (idiom)

新房 xīnfángN brand new house, bridal chamber

新款 xīnkuǎnN new style, latest fashion, new model

新奇 xīnqíAdj novel; new; exotic

新生 xīnshēngAdj/N new, newborn, emerging

新式 xīnshìAdj new style; latest type

新手 xīnshǒuN new hand, novice, raw recruit

新颖 xīnyǐngAdj lit. new bud, fig. new and original

信贷 xìndàiN credit, borrowed money

信件 xìnjiànN letter (sent by mail)

信赖 xìnlàiV to trust, to have confidence in, to have faith in

信誉 xìnyùN prestige, distinction, reputation

兴奋剂 xīngfènjìN stimulant, doping (in athletics)

兴建 xīngjiànV to build, to construct

兴起 xīngqǐV to rise, to spring up, to burgeon

星座 xīngzuòN constellation, astrological sign

猩猩 xīngxingN orangutan, (slang) dialect speaker whose speech is corrupted

腥 xīngAdj fishy (smell)

刑法 xíngfǎN criminal law

行使 xíngshǐV to exercise (a right etc)

行政 xíngzhèngN administration; administrative

行走 xíngzǒuV to walk

形形色色 xíngxíngsèsèAdj all kinds of, all sorts of, every (different) kind of

形影不离 / 形影不離 xíngyǐng-bùlíinseparable (as form and shadow)

醒来 / 醒來 xǐnglaito waken

醒目 xǐngmùAdj eye-grabbing (headline), striking (illustration)

醒悟 xǐngwùV to come to oneself, to come to realize, to come to see the truth

兴高采烈 / 興高采烈 xìnggāo-cǎilièhappy and excited (idiom), in high spirits, in great delight

兴致 xìngzhìN mood, spirits, interest

幸存 xìngcúnV to survive (a disaster)

幸好 xìnghǎoAdv fortunately

幸亏 xìngkuīAdv fortunately, luckily

幸免 xìngmiǎnV to avoid (an unpleasant fate)

性价比 xìngjiàbǐN cost-performance ratio

性命 xìngmìngN life

性情 xìngqíngN nature, temperament

姓氏 xìngshìN family name

凶残 xiōngcánAdj savage, cruel, fierce

凶恶 xiōng'èAdj fierce, ferocious, fiendish

凶狠 xiōnghěnAdj variant of 凶狠[xiong1 hen3]

凶猛 xiōngměngAdj fierce, violent, ferocious

汹涌 xiōngyǒngV to surge up violently (of ocean, river, lake etc), turbulent

胸膛 xiōngtángN chest

胸有成竹 xiōngyǒuchéngzhú(idiom) to have a well-thought-out plan in mind

雄厚 xiónghòuAdj substantial; robust; ample; abundant

休克 xiūkèV (medicine) (loanword) shock; to go into shock

休眠 xiūmiánV (biology) dormant, (of a volcano) dormant, (computing) to hibernate

休想 xiūxiǎngV don't think (that), don't imagine (that)

休养 xiūyǎngV to recuperate, to recover, to convalesce

修补 xiūbǔV to mend

修长 xiūchángAdj slender, lanky, tall and thin

修订 xiūdìngV to revise

修路 xiūlùto repair a road

修正 xiūzhèngV to correct, to amend; correction

羞愧 xiūkuìAdj ashamed

秀丽 xiùlìAdj pretty; beautiful

秀美 xiùměiAdj elegant, graceful

袖手旁观 / 袖手旁觀 xiùshǒu-pángguānto watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on with

绣 xiùV variant of 繡|绣[xiu4]

锈 xiùN/V variant of 鏽|锈[xiu4]

嗅觉 xiùjuéN sense of smell

须 xūV must, to have to, to wait

虚 xūAdj/Adv emptiness, void, abstract theory or guiding principles

虚构 xūgòuV to make up, fabrication, fictional

虚幻 xūhuànAdj imaginary, illusory

虚假 xūjiǎAdj false; phony; sham

虚拟 xūnǐV/Adj to imagine; to make up, fictitious; theoretical; hypothetical, (computing) to emulate

虚弱 xūruòAdj weak, in poor health

虚伪 xūwěiAdj false, hypocritical, artificial

需 xūV to require, to need, to want

徐徐 xúxúAdj slowly, gently

许 xǔV/Adv surname Xu

许可证 xǔkězhèngN license, authorization, permit

旭日 xùrìN the rising sun

序 xùN (bound form) order; sequence, (bound form) introductory; initial, preface

序幕 xùmùN prologue

叙述 / 敘述 xùshùV to narrate, to describe

酗酒 xùjiǔV heavy drinking, to get drunk, to drink to excess

续 xùV to continue, to replenish

絮叨 xùdaoAdj long-winded, garrulous, to talk endlessly without getting to the point

宣称 xuānchēngV to assert, to claim

宣读 xuāndúV to read out loud to an audience, a prepared speech (e.g. to a party conference)

宣告 xuāngàoV to declare, to proclaim

宣誓 xuānshìto swear an oath (of office), to make a vow

宣泄 xuānxièV to drain (by leading off water), to unburden oneself, to divulge

宣言 xuānyánN declaration, manifesto

宣扬 xuānyángV to publicize; to advertise; to spread far and wide

喧哗 xuānhuáV/Adj hubbub, clamor, to make a racket

喧闹 xuānnàoAdj to make a noise, noisy

玄 xuánAdj black, mysterious

玄机 xuánjīN profound theory (in Daoism and Buddhism), mysterious principles

悬挂 xuánguàV to suspend, to hang, (vehicle) suspension

悬念 xuánniànN suspense in a movie, play etc, concern for sb's welfare

悬殊 xuánshūAdj vastly different; poles apart

悬崖 xuányáN precipice, overhanging cliff

旋律 xuánlǜN melody

旋涡 xuánwōN spiral, whirlpool, eddy

选民 xuǎnmínN voter, constituency, electorate

选项 xuǎnxiàngN option; alternative; choice, to choose a project

选用 xuǎnyòngV to choose for some purpose, to select and use

炫耀 xuànyàoV dazzling, to show off; to flaunt

削弱 xuēruòV to weaken, to impair, to cripple

靴子 xuēziN boots

穴位 xuéwèiN acupuncture point, location of a grave

学历 xuélìN educational background, academic qualifications

学士 xuéshìN bachelor's degree, person holding a university degree

学说 xuéshuōN theory, doctrine

学堂 xuétángN college, school (old)

学业 xuéyèN studies, schoolwork

学艺 xuéyìV to learn a skill or art

学子 xuézǐN (literary) student, scholar

雪山 xuěshānN snow-capped mountain

雪上加霜 xuěshàng-jiāshuāng(idiom) to make matters even worse, to add insult to injury

血脉 xuèmàiN blood vessels

血栓 xuèshuānN blood clot, thrombus

血压 xuèyāN blood pressure

血缘 xuèyuánN bloodline

勋章 xūnzhāngN medal; decoration

熏 xūnV to smoke, to fumigate, to assail the nostrils

熏陶 xūntáoV to seep in, to influence, to nurture

寻 xúnV to search, to look for, to seek

寻常 xúnchángAdj usual; common; ordinary

寻觅 xúnmìV to look for

巡逻 xúnluóV to patrol (police, army or navy)

循序渐进 / 循序漸進 xúnxù-jiànjìnin sequence, step by step (idiom); to make steady

训 xùnV to teach; to train; to admonish, (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachin

驯 xùnV to attain gradually, to tame, Taiwan pr. [xun2]

逊色 xùnsèN/Adj inferior (often in the combination 毫無遜色|毫无逊色, not

丫头 yātouN girl, servant girl, (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term

压倒 / 壓倒 yādǎoto overwhelm, to overpower, overwhelming

压缩 yāsuōV to compress; compression

压抑 yāyìV to constrain or repress emotions, oppressive, stifling

压制 yāzhìV to suppress, to inhibit, to stifle

押 yāV to mortgage, to pawn, to detain in custody

鸦雀无声 / 鴉雀無聲 yāquè-wúshēnglit. crow and peacock make no sound, absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can b, absolute silence

牙齿 yáchǐN tooth, dental, CL:顆|颗[ke1]

牙膏 yágāoN toothpaste, CL:管[guan3]

芽 yáN bud, sprout

哑 yǎAdj (onom.) sound of cawing, sound of infant learning to talk, variant of 呀[ya1]

咽喉 yānhóuN throat

烟囱 yāncōngN chimney; smokestack; stovepipe

烟火 yānhuǒN smoke and fire, cooked food, (literary) beacon fire

淹 yānV to flood, to submerge, to drown

延 yánV surname Yan

延缓 yánhuǎnV to defer, to postpone, to put off

延误 yánwùV to postpone (with unfortunate consequences); to ta

严谨 yánjǐnAdj rigorous; strict; careful, (of writing) well organized; meticulous

严禁 yánjìnV to strictly prohibit

严峻 yánjùnAdj grim, severe, rigorous

严密 yánmìAdj/V tight; strict; closely controlled; rigorous and th

言辞 yáncíN words, expression, what one says

言论 yánlùnN expression of opinion, views, remarks

言行 yánxíngN words and actions, what one says and what one does

岩石 yánshíN (geology) rock

炎热 yánrèAdj blistering hot, sizzling hot (weather)

炎症 yánzhèngN inflammation

沿岸 yán'ànN coastal area, littoral or riparian

沿途 yántúN/Adv along the sides of the road, by the wayside

沿线 yánxiànN along the line (e.g. railway), the region near the line

研讨 yántǎoV discussion

阎王 YánwangN (Buddhism) Yama, the King of Hell, (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person

衍生 yǎnshēngV to give rise to, to derive, derivative

掩盖 yǎngàiV to conceal, to hide behind, to cover up

掩护 yǎnhùV to screen, to shield, to cover

掩饰 yǎnshìV to cover up, to conceal, to mask

眼红 yǎnhóngAdj to covet, envious, jealous

眼界 yǎnjièN (lit. and fig.) field of vision; scope; horizon

眼色 yǎnsèN signal made with one's eyes, meaningful glance

眼神 yǎnshénN expression or emotion showing in one's eyes, meaningful glance, wink

眼下 yǎnxiàN now; at present, (anatomy) subocular

演变 / 演變 yǎnbiànV to evolve, to develop; evolution

演播室 yǎnbōshìN broadcasting studio

演技 yǎnjìN acting, performing skills

演练 yǎnliànV to drill; to practice

演示 yǎnshìV to demonstrate, to show, presentation

演说 yǎnshuōV/N speech, to deliver a speech

演习 yǎnxíV (military, firefighting etc) (verb and noun) drill

演戏 / 演戲 yǎnxìto put on a play, to perform, fig. to pretend

演艺圈 yǎnyìquānN show business

演绎 yǎnyìN/V (of a story etc) to unfold; to play out, to develop (a technique etc), to enact

厌烦 yànfánV bored; fed up with sth; sick of sth

厌倦 yànjuànV to be weary of; to be fed up with; to be bored wit

咽 yànV throat; pharynx, narrow pass

艳丽 yànlìAdj gorgeous, garish and beautiful

验 yànV variant of 驗|验[yan4]

验收 yànshōuV to inspect and accept, acceptance

验证 yànzhèngV to inspect and verify, experimental verification, to validate (a theory)

焰火 yànhuǒN fireworks

燕子 yànziN swallow

秧歌 yānggeN Yangge, a popular rural folk dance

扬 yángV abbr. for Yangzhou 揚州|扬州[Yang2 zhou1] in Jiangsu, surname Yang

阳性 yángxìngN positive, masculine

杨树 yángshùN poplar tree, various trees of genus Populus

洋溢 yángyìV brimming with, steeped in

养活 yǎnghuoV to provide for, to keep (animals, a family etc), to raise animals

养老金 yǎnglǎojīnN pension

养老院 yǎnglǎoyuànN nursing home

养生 yǎngshēngV to maintain good health, to raise a child or animal, curing (of concrete etc)

养殖 yǎngzhíV to raise; to breed (animals etc)

氧 yǎngN oxygen (chemistry)

痒 yǎngAdj variant of 癢|痒[yang3], to itch, to tickle

样本 yàngběnN sample; specimen

样品 yàngpǐnN sample; specimen

妖怪 yāoguàiN monster, devil

邀 yāoV to invite, to request, to intercept

窑 yáoN kiln, oven, coal pit

谣言 yáoyánN rumor

摇摆 yáobǎiV to sway, to wobble, to waver

摇滚 yáogǔnN rock 'n' roll (music), to rock, to fall off

摇晃 yáohuàngV to rock; to shake; to sway

摇篮 yáolánN cradle (for a baby), (fig.) cradle; birthplace (of a civilization, move

摇摇欲坠 / 搖搖欲墜 yáoyáo-yùzhuìtottering, on the verge of collapse

遥控 yáokòngV to direct operations from a remote location; to re

遥远 yáoyuǎnAdj distant; remote

药材 yàocáiN medicinal ingredient

药方 yàofāngN prescription

要不 yàobùConj otherwise, or else, how about...?

要不是 yàobùshìConj if it were not for, but for

要点 yàodiǎnN main point, essential

要害 yàohàiN vital part, (fig.) key point, crucial

要紧 yàojǐnAdj important, urgent

要领 yàolǐngN main aspects, essentials, gist

要命 yàomìngto cause sb's death, extremely; terribly, (used in complaining about sth) to be a nuisance

要强 yàoqiángAdj eager to excel, eager to get ahead in life, strong-minded

钥匙 yàoshiN key, CL:把[ba3]

耀眼 yàoyǎnAdj to dazzle, dazzling

椰子 yēziN a coconut palm, a coconut

也就是说 / 也就是說 yějiùshìshuōin other words, that is to say, so

野餐 yěcānV picnic, to have a picnic

野炊 yěchuīV to cook a meal over a campfire (usu. for a group o, cookout

野蛮 yěmánAdj barbarous, uncivilized

野兽 yěshòuN beast, wild animal

野外 yěwàiN countryside, areas outside the city

野心 yěxīnN ambition, wild schemes, careerism

野营 yěyíngV to camp, field lodgings

业（服务业） / 業（服務業） yè (fúwùyè)Suffix suffix: industry, sector (e.g. 服务业 service industry)

业绩 yèjìN achievement; accomplishment, (in more recent usage) performance (of a business,

夜班 yèbānN night shift

夜市 yèshìN night market

夜晚 yèwǎnN night, CL:個|个[ge4]

夜校 yèxiàoN evening school, night school

夜以继日 / 夜以繼日 yèyǐjìrìnight and day (idiom); continuous strenuous effort

夜总会 yèzǒnghuìN nightclub; nightspot

液晶 yèjīngN liquid crystal

液体 yètǐN liquid

一把手 yībǎshǒuworking hand; member of a work team; participant, the boss (short form of 第一把手[di4 yi1 ba3 shou3])

一线 yīxiànN front line

一一 yīyīAdv one by one; one after another

伊斯兰教 YīsīlánjiàoN Islam

衣食住行 yī-shí-zhù-xínglit. clothing, food, housing and transportation (i, fig. people's basic needs

医务 yīwùN medical affairs

依 yīV/Prep to depend on, to comply with or listen to sb, according to

依托 / 依託 yītuōV to rely on; support, backing

依依不舍 / 依依不捨 yīyī-bùshěreluctant to part (idiom); broken-hearted at havin

一不小心 yī bù xiǎoxīnif one is not careful, inadvertently

一刹那 yīchànàN a moment, an instant, in a flash

一大早 yīdàzǎoN at dawn, at first light, first thing in the morning

一动不动 / 一動不動 yīdòng-bùdòngmotionless

一度 yīdùAdv for a time, at one time, one time

一概 yīgàiAdv all, without any exceptions, categorically

一概而论 / 一概而論 yīgài'érlùnto lump different matters together (idiom)

一个劲儿 yīgejìnrAdv erhua variant of 一個勁|一个劲[yi1 ge4 jin4]

一晃 yīhuàngV (of passing time) in an instant, (of a sight) in a flash

一技之长 / 一技之長 yījìzhīchángproficiency in a particular field (idiom), skill in a specialized area (idiom)

一面 yīmiànN/Adv one side, one aspect, simultaneously... (and...)

一目了然 yīmù-liǎoránobvious at a glance (idiom)

一事无成 / 一事無成 yīshì-wúchéng(idiom) to have achieved nothing; to be a total fa

一瞬间 yīshùnjiānN split second

一味 yīwèiAdv persistently; stubbornly; blindly

一系列 yīxìlièAdj a series of, a string of

一阵 / 一陣 yīzhèna burst, a fit, a peal

仪表 yíbiǎoN appearance, bearing, meter (i.e. measuring instrument)

怡然自得 yírán-zìdéhappy and content (idiom)

姨 yíN mother's sister, aunt

移交 yíjiāoV to transfer, to hand over

移植 yízhíV to transplant

遗留 yíliúV to leave behind, to hand down

遗弃 yíqìV to leave, to abandon

遗体 yítǐN remains (of a dead person)

遗忘 yíwàngV to forget; to cease to think about (sb or sth) any

遗物 yíwùN remnant

遗愿 yíyuànN final wishes of the departed

遗址 yízhǐN ruins, historic relics

遗嘱 yízhǔN testament, will

疑点 yídiǎnN a doubtful point

疑惑 yíhuòV to doubt, to distrust, unconvincing

疑虑 yílǜV hesitation, misgivings, doubt

以 yǐPrep/Conj old variant of 以[yi3]

以免 yǐmiǎnConj in order to avoid, so as not to

以身作则 / 以身作則 yǐshēn-zuòzéto set an example (idiom); to serve as a model

以至于 yǐzhìyúConj down to, up to, to the extent that...

以致 yǐzhìConj to such an extent as to, down to, up to

矣 yǐAux classical final particle, similar to modern 了[le5]

倚 yǐV to lean on, to rely upon

一长一短 / 一長一短 yī cháng yī duǎnone long one short; pros and cons

一成不变 / 一成不變 yīchéng-bùbiàn(idiom) immutable; impervious to change; set in st

一筹莫展 / 一籌莫展 yīchóu-mòzhǎnto be unable to find a solution, to be at wits' end

一帆风顺 / 一帆風順 yīfān-fēngshùnpropitious wind throughout the journey (idiom), plain sailing, to go smoothly

一干二净 / 一乾二淨 yīgān-èrjìngthoroughly (idiom), completely, one and all

一鼓作气 / 一鼓作氣 yīgǔ-zuòqìin a spurt of energy

一锅粥 yīguōzhōuN (lit.) a pot of porridge, (fig.) a complete mess

一回事 yīhuíshìN one and the same (thing), one thing (as distinct from another)

一家人 yījiārénN the whole family, members of the same family (lit. or fig.)

一经 yījīngAdv as soon as, once (an action has been completed)

一举 yījǔN/Adv a move, an action, in one move

一举一动 / 一舉一動 yījǔ-yīdòng(idiom) every movement; each and every move

一卡通 yīkǎtōngN the name of various contactless smart cards, notab

一揽子 yīlǎnziAdj all-inclusive, undiscriminating

一连 yīliánAdv in a row, in succession, running

一连串 yīliánchuànAdj a succession of, a series of

一毛不拔 yīmáo-bùbálit. unwilling to spare a single hair (idiom), fig. extremely stingy

一年到头 / 一年到頭 yīnián-dàotóuall year round

一旁 yīpángN aside, to the side of

一如既往 yīrú-jìwǎng(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing

一声不吭 / 一聲不吭 yīshēng-bùkēngto not say a word

一手 yīshǒuN/Adv a skill, mastery of a trade, by oneself

一塌糊涂 / 一塌糊塗 yītāhútúmuddled and completely collapsing (idiom); in an a, complete shambles, a total mess

一体 yītǐN an integral whole, all concerned, everybody

一天到晚 yītiān-dàowǎnall day long; the whole day

一头 yītóuAdv/N one head, a head full of sth, one end (of a stick)

一无所有 / 一無所有 yīwúsuǒyǒunot having anything at all (idiom); utterly lackin, without two sticks to rub together

一无所知 / 一無所知 yīwúsuǒzhī(idiom) not knowing anything at all; completely ig

一心 yīxīnAdv wholeheartedly, heart and soul

一心一意 yīxīn-yīyìconcentrating one's thoughts and efforts, single-minded, bent on

一言不发 / 一言不發 yīyán-bùfāto not say a word (idiom)

一言一行 yīyán-yīxíngevery word and action (idiom)

一眼 yīyǎna glance, a quick look, a glimpse

一应俱全 / 一應俱全 yīyīng-jùquánwith everything needed available

一早 yīzǎoN early in the morning, at dawn

义工 yìgōngN volunteer worker, volunteer work

议 yìV to comment on, to discuss, to suggest

议程 yìchéngN agenda, agenda item

议会 yìhuìN parliament, legislative assembly

议员 yìyuánN member (of a legislative body), representative

屹立 yìlìV to tower, to stand straight (of person's bearing)

亦 yìAdv also

异口同声 / 異口同聲 yìkǒu-tóngshēngdifferent mouths, same voice, to speak in unison (idiom)

异想天开 / 異想天開 yìxiǎng-tiānkāi(idiom) to imagine the wildest thing; to indulge i

异性 yìxìngAdj/N the opposite sex, of the opposite sex, heterosexual

异议 yìyìN objection; dissent

抑扬顿挫 / 抑揚頓挫 yìyáng-dùncuòsee 頓挫抑揚|顿挫抑扬[dun4 cuo4 yi4 yang2]

抑郁 yìyùAdj depressed; despondent; gloomy

抑郁症 yìyùzhèngN clinical depression

抑制 yìzhìV to inhibit, to keep down, to suppress

译 yìV to translate, to interpret

易拉罐 yìlāguànN pull-top can, easy-open can (with ring-pull)

疫苗 yìmiáoN vaccine

益处 yìchùN benefit

意料 yìliàoV to anticipate; to expect, expectations

意料之外 yìliào zhī wàibeyond expectation, unexpected

意图 yìtúN intent, intention, to intend

意向 yìxiàngN intention, purpose, intent

溢 yìV to overflow, (literary) excessive, old variant of 鎰|镒[yi4]

毅力 yìlìN perseverance, willpower

毅然 yìránAdv firmly, resolutely, without hesitation

因人而异 / 因人而異 yīnrén'éryìvarying from person to person (idiom); different f

阴暗 yīn'ànAdj dim, dark, overcast

阴性 yīnxìngN negative, feminine

音响 yīnxiǎngN sound; acoustics; audio, hi-fi system; stereo sound system (abbr. for 組合音響|

殷勤 yīnqínAdj politely, solicitously, eagerly attentive

银幕 yínmùN movie screen

引发 / 引發 yǐnfāV to trigger, to cause

引经据典 / 引經據典 yǐnjīng-jùdiǎnlit. to quote the classics, to quote chapter and verse (idiom)

引领 / 引領 yǐnlǐngV to guide, to lead

引擎 yǐnqíngN engine (loanword), CL:臺|台[tai2]

引人入胜 / 引人入勝 yǐnrén-rùshèngto enchant, fascinating

引人注目 yǐnrén-zhùmùto attract attention, eye-catching, conspicuous

引入 yǐnrùV to draw into, to pull into, to introduce

引用 yǐnyòngV to cite, to quote; citation

引诱 yǐnyòuV to coerce (sb into doing sth bad), to lure (into a trap), to seduce

饮水 / 飲水 yǐn shuǐdrinking water; to drink water

饮用水 yǐnyòngshuǐN drinking water; potable water

隐蔽 yǐnbìV/Adj to conceal, to hide, covert

隐患 yǐnhuànN a danger concealed within sth, hidden damage, misfortune not visible from the surface

隐瞒 yǐnmánV to conceal, to hide (a taboo subject), to cover up the truth

隐情 yǐnqíngN sth one wishes to keep secret, ulterior motive, a subject best avoided

隐身 yǐnshēnV to hide oneself, invisible (person or online status)

隐形 yǐnxíngAdj invisible

隐性 yǐnxìngAdj hidden, crypto-, recessive (gene)

隐约 yǐnyuēAdj vague; faint; indistinct

瘾 yǐnN addiction, craving

印刷术 yìnshuāshùN printing, printing technology

印章 yìnzhāngN seal, signet, chop

印证 yìnzhèngV/N to confirm; to corroborate; to verify, proof; evidence

应有尽有 / 應有盡有 yīngyǒu-jìnyǒueverything that should be here is here (idiom); al, to have all one needs

英镑 yīngbàngN pound sterling

英俊 yīngjùnAdj handsome

婴儿 yīng'érN infant, baby, CL:個|个[ge4]

鹰 yīngN general term for a bird of prey (eagle, hawk or fa

迎 yíngV to welcome; to meet, to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties);

迎合 yínghéV to cater to, to pander to

荧光 yíngguāngN fluorescence; fluorescent light

盈利 yínglìV/N profit, gain, to make profits

营救 yíngjiùV to rescue

营造 yíngzàoV to build (housing), to construct, to make

赢家 yíngjiāN winner

影像 yǐngxiàngN image

应酬 yìngchouV/N to engage in social activities; to socialize, dinner party; banquet; social engagement

应付 yìngfuV to deal with; to cope

应聘 yìngpìnV to accept a job offer, to apply for an advertised position

应邀 yìngyāoV at sb's invitation, on invitation

映 yìngV (bound form) to become visible (esp. on a surface

硬币 yìngbìN coin, CL:枚[mei2]

硬朗 yìnglangAdj robust, healthy

硬盘 yìngpánN hard disk

拥护 yōnghùV to endorse; to support

拥挤 yōngjǐV/Adj crowded, to throng, congestion

庸俗 yōngsúAdj vulgar, tacky, tawdry

永不 yǒng bùnever, never ever

永恒 yǒnghéngAdj eternal, everlasting, fig. to pass into eternity (i.e. to die)

永久 yǒngjiǔAdj everlasting, perpetual, lasting

勇往直前 yǒngwǎng-zhíqiánto advance bravely

勇于 yǒngyúV to dare to, to be brave enough to

涌 yǒngV variant of 湧|涌[yong3]

涌入 yǒngrùV to come pouring in, influx

涌现 yǒngxiànV to emerge in large numbers, to spring up, to emerge prominently

踊跃 yǒngyuèV/Adj to leap, to jump, eager

用餐 yòngcānto eat a meal

用功 yònggōngAdj diligent, industrious (in one's studies), to study hard

用力 yònglìto exert oneself physically

用人 yòngrénservant, to employ sb for a job, to manage people

用意 yòngyìN intention, purpose

优 yōuAdj excellent, superior

优化 / 優化 yōuhuàV to optimize; optimization

优雅 yōuyǎAdj grace, graceful

优异 yōuyìAdj exceptional; outstandingly good

优越 yōuyuèAdj superior, superiority

忧愁 yōuchóuAdj to be worried

忧虑 yōulǜV to worry, anxiety (about)

忧郁 yōuyùAdj sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected

悠久 yōujiǔAdj long (tradition, history etc)

悠闲 yōuxiánAdj variant of 悠閒|悠闲, leisurely

尤为 yóuwéiAdv especially

由此看来 / 由此看來 yóucǐ-kànláithereby, judging from this

由此可见 / 由此可見 yóucǐ-kějiànfrom this, it can be seen that...

由来 yóuláiN origin

由衷 yóuzhōngV heartfelt, sincere, unfeigned

邮编 yóubiānN postal code, zip code

邮政 yóuzhèngN postal service, postal

犹如 yóurúV similar to; like

犹豫不决 / 猶豫不決 yóuyù-bùjuéhesitancy, indecision, to waver

油画 yóuhuàN oil painting

游船 yóuchuánN pleasure boat, cruise ship

游览 yóulǎnV to go sightseeing, to tour, to visit

友情 yǒuqíngN friendly feelings, friendship

友人 yǒurénN friend

友善 yǒushànAdj friendly

有待 yǒudàiV not yet (done), pending

有的放矢 yǒudì-fàngshǐlit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's , fig. to have a clear objective

有机 yǒujīAdj organic

有口无心 / 有口無心 yǒukǒu-wúxīnto speak harshly but without any bad intent (idiom

有两下子 / 有兩下子 yǒu liǎngxiàzito have some real ability, to have a few tricks up one's sleeve

有声有色 / 有聲有色 yǒushēng-yǒusèhaving sound and color (idiom); vivid, dazzling

有所 yǒusuǒV somewhat, to some extent

有所不同 yǒusuǒ bù tóngto differ in some respects, not entirely the same

有望 yǒuwàngV hopeful, promising

有效期 yǒuxiàoqīN period of validity, sell-by date

有幸 yǒuxìngAdj fortunately

有序 yǒuxùAdj regular, orderly, successive

有益 yǒuyìAdj useful, beneficial, profitable

有意 yǒuyìV/Adv to intend, intentionally, interested in

有朝一日 yǒuzhāo-yīrìone day, sometime in the future

有助于 yǒuzhùyúV to contribute to; to promote

幼稚 yòuzhìAdj young, childish, puerile

诱饵 yòu'ěrN bait

诱发 yòufāV to induce, to cause, to elicit

诱惑 yòuhuòV/N to entice, to lure, to induce

诱人 yòurénAdj attractive; alluring; captivating

余 yúV/Num surname Yu

余地 yúdìN margin, leeway

余额 yú'éN balance (of an account, bill etc), surplus, remainder

渔船 yúchuánN fishing boat, CL:條|条[tiao2]

渔民 yúmínN fisherman, fisher folk

逾期 yúqīto be overdue, to fail to meet a deadline, to be behind in doing sth

愚蠢 yúchǔnAdj silly, stupid

愚公移山 yúgōng-yíshānthe old man moves mountains (idiom); fig. where th

舆论 yúlùnN public opinion

与此同时 / 與此同時 yǔcǐ-tóngshíat the same time, meanwhile

与否 / 與否 yǔ fǒuwhether or not

与其 yǔqíConj rather than... (used in expressions of the form 與其

与日俱增 / 與日俱增 yǔrì-jùzēngto increase steadily, to grow with each passing day

与时俱进 / 與時俱進 yǔshí-jùjìnabreast of modern developments, to keep up with the times, progressive

与众不同 / 與眾不同 yǔzhòng-bùtóng(idiom) to stand out from the crowd; distinctive;

予以 yǔyǐV to give, to impose, to apply

宇宙 yǔzhòuN universe; cosmos; space

语气 yǔqìN tone, manner of speaking, mood

浴室 yùshìN bathroom; shower room (CL:間|间[jian1]), bathhouse

预定 yùdìngV to schedule in advance

预感 yùgǎnV/N to have a premonition, premonition

预告 yùgàoV/N to forecast, to predict, advance notice

预见 yùjiànV/N to foresee, to predict, to forecast

预料 yùliàoV/N to forecast, to anticipate, expectation

预赛 yùsàiV/N preliminary competition, to hold preliminary heats

预示 yùshìV to indicate, to foretell, to forebode

预售 yùshòuV to sell in advance

预算 yùsuànN budget

预先 yùxiānAdv beforehand; in advance

预言 yùyánV/N to predict, prophecy

预兆 yùzhàoN/V omen, sign (of sth yet to occur), prior indication

欲望 yùwàngN desire; longing; appetite; craving

遇难 / 遇難 yùnànto perish, to be killed

遇上 yùshangto come across (sb), to run into

遇险 / 遇險 yùxiǎnto get into difficulties, to meet with danger

寓言 yùyánN fable; allegory; parable, CL:則|则[ze2]

寓意 yùyìN moral (of a story), lesson to be learned, implication

愈合 yùhéV (of a wound) to heal

愈来愈 / 愈來愈 yù lái yùmore and more, increasingly

愈演愈烈 yùyǎn-yùlièever more critical, problems get more and more intense

冤 yuānN/Adj injustice, grievance, wrong

冤枉 yuānwangV/Adj to accuse wrongly, to treat unjustly, injustice

渊源 yuānyuánN origin, source, relationship

元老 yuánlǎoN senior figure; doyen; founding member; veteran

元首 yuánshǒuN head of state

元宵节 / 元宵節 Yuánxiāo JiéN Lantern Festival (15th day of 1st lunar month)

原本 yuánběnAdv originally, the original; original copy; original version

原材料 yuáncáiliàoN raw and semifinished materials

原创 yuánchuàngV to create (an original work), (of a work) original, original creation; original work

原地 yuándìN (in) the original place, the place where one currently is, place of origin

原型 yuánxíngN model, prototype, archetype

原汁原味 yuánzhī-yuánwèioriginal; authentic

原装 yuánzhuāngAdj genuine, intact in original packaging (not locally assemble

圆形 yuánxíngN round, circular

缘分 yuánfènN fate or chance that brings people together, predestined affinity or relationship, (Budd.) destiny

源泉 yuánquánN fountainhead, well-spring, water source

源头 yuántóuN source; origin; fountainhead

源于 / 源於 yuányúhas its origins in

源源不断 / 源源不斷 yuányuán-bùduàn(idiom) in an unending stream; continuous

远程 yuǎnchéngAdj remote, long distance, long range

远见 yuǎnjiànN foresight, discernment, vision

远近闻名 / 遠近聞名 yuǎnjìn-wénmíngto be known far and wide, to be well-known

怨恨 yuànhènV/N to resent, to harbor a grudge against, to loathe

怨气 yuànqìN grievance, resentment, complaint

怨言 yuànyánN complaint

院士 yuànshìN scholar, academician, fellow (of an academy)

曰 yuēV to speak, to say

约定俗成 / 約定俗成 yuēdìng-súchéngestablished by popular usage (idiom); common usage, customary convention

月初 yuèchūN start of month, early in the month

月票 yuèpiàoN monthly ticket

乐器 yuèqìN musical instrument, CL:件[jian4]

岳父 yuèfùN wife's father, father-in-law

岳母 yuèmǔN wife's mother, mother-in-law

阅历 yuèlìV/N to experience, experience

悦耳 yuè'ěrAdj sweet-sounding, beautiful (of sound)

越发 yuèfāAdv increasingly, more and more, ever more

越过 / 越過 yuèguòto cross over, to transcend, to cover distance

晕倒 / 暈倒 yūndǎoto faint, to swoon, to black out

陨石 yǔnshíN meteorite, aerolite, CL:塊|块[kuai4],顆|颗[ke1]

孕妇 yùnfùN pregnant woman

孕育 yùnyùV to be pregnant, to produce offspring, to nurture (a development, school of thought, artw

运河 yùnhéN see 運河區|运河区[Yun4 he2 Qu1]

运送 yùnsòngV to transport, to carry

运营 yùnyíngV to be in operation, to do business, (of train, bus etc) to be in service

运转 yùnzhuǎnV to work, to operate, to revolve

酝酿 yùnniàngV (of alcohol) to ferment, (of a crisis) to be brewing, to mull over (an issue)

韵味 yùnwèiN implicit charm in rhyme or sound, hinted appeal, interest

蕴藏 yùncángV to hold in store, to contain (untapped reserves etc)

蕴涵 yùnhánV to contain, to accumulate, to embrace

杂技 zájìN acrobatics, CL:場|场[chang3]

杂交 zájiāoV to hybridize, to crossbreed, promiscuity

杂乱无章 / 雜亂無章 záluàn-wúzhāngdisordered and in a mess (idiom); all mixed up and

砸 záV to smash, to pound, to fail

栽 zāiV to plant; to grow, to insert; to erect (e.g. a bus stop sign), to impose sth on sb

栽培 zāipéiV to grow, to cultivate, to train

宰 zǎiV to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc), (coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge, (bound form) to govern; to rule

再度 zàidùAdv once more; once again; one more time

再现 zàixiànV to recreate, to reconstruct (a historical relic)

在线 zàixiànV online; connected to the Internet, (fig.) (coll.) (of a person) mentally focused; eng

在意 zàiyìto care about, to mind

在职 zàizhíV to be employed, to be in post, on-the-job

载体 zàitǐN carrier (chemistry), vector (epidemiology), vehicle or medium

攒 zǎnV to collect, to hoard, to accumulate

暂 zànAdv temporary, Taiwan pr. [zhan4]

赞不绝口 / 讚不絕口 zànbùjuékǒuto praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high

赞美 zànměiV to admire, to praise, to eulogize

赞叹 zàntànV to exclaim in admiration

赞叹不已 / 贊嘆不已 zàntàn-bùyǐ(idiom) to be full of praise and admiration; to ma

赞同 zàntóngV variant of 贊同|赞同[zan4 tong2]

赞许 zànxǔV to praise, to laud

赞扬 zànyángV to praise, to approve of, to show approval

葬 zàngV old variant of 葬[zang4]

葬礼 zànglǐN burial, funeral

遭殃 zāoyāngto suffer a calamity

凿 záoV (bound form) chisel, to bore a hole; to chisel; to dig, (literary) certain; authentic; irrefutable

早年 zǎoniánN many years ago; in the past, in one's early years

早日 zǎorìAdv/N soon; at an early date, the early days; the past

枣 zǎoN (bound form) jujube; Chinese date (Zizyphus jujuba

造福 zàofúV to benefit (e.g. the people)

造假 zàojiǎV to counterfeit, to pass off a fake as genuine

造价 zàojiàN construction cost

造就 zàojiùV/N to bring up, to train, to contribute to

造纸术 zàozhǐshùN papermaking process

噪声 zàoshēngN noise

噪音 zàoyīnN rumble, noise, static (in a signal)

则 zéConj (literary) (conjunction used to express contrast w, (bound form) standard; norm, (bound form) principle

则 zéM (literary) (conjunction used to express contrast w, (bound form) standard; norm, (bound form) principle

责备 zébèiV to blame, to criticize, condemnation

责怪 zéguàiV to blame, to rebuke

贼 zéiN thief; robber, (bound form) traitor; subversive, (bound form) evil; wicked

增收 zēngshōuV to increase revenue, to increase income by (x amount), to levy (a surcharge, tax increase etc)

增添 zēngtiānV to add, to increase

扎根 zhāgēnto take root

渣子 zhāziN dregs, bits, dregs (of society)

闸 zháN old variant of 閘|闸[zha2], sluice, lock (on waterway)

炸 zháV to deep fry, (coll.) to blanch (a vegetable), Taiwan pr. [zha4]

眨眼 zhǎyǎnto blink, to wink, in the twinkling of an eye

诈骗 zhàpiànV to defraud, to swindle, to blackmail

榨 zhàV variant of 榨[zha4], to press, to extract (juice)

窄 zhǎiAdj narrow, narrow-minded, badly off

债务 zhàiwùN debt, liability, amount due

占卜 zhānbǔV to divine

沾 zhānV to moisten, to be infected by, to receive benefit or advantage through a contact

沾光 zhānguāngto bask in the light, fig. to benefit from association with sb or sth, reflected glory

粘 zhānV to glue; to paste, to adhere; to stick to

瞻仰 zhānyǎngV to revere, to admire

斩 zhǎnV to behead (as form of capital punishment), to chop

斩草除根 / 斬草除根 zhǎncǎo-chúgēnto cut weeds and eliminate the roots (idiom); to d, to eliminate completely

盏 zhǎnM a small cup, classifier for lamps

展出 zhǎnchūV to put on display, to be on show, to exhibit

展览会 zhǎnlǎnhuìN exhibition; show

展望 zhǎnwàngV outlook, prospect, to look ahead

崭新 zhǎnxīnAdj brand new

占用 zhànyòngV to occupy

站立 zhànlìV to stand, standing, on one's feet

绽放 zhànfàngV to blossom

蘸 zhànV to dip in (ink, sauce etc)

张灯结彩 / 張燈結彩 zhāngdēng-jiécǎito be decorated with lanterns and colored banners

张贴 zhāngtiēV to post (a notice), to advertise

张扬 zhāngyángV Zhang Yang (1967-), PRC film director and screenwr

长辈 zhǎngbèiN one's elders, older generation

长相 zhǎngxiàngN appearance, looks, profile

掌管 zhǎngguǎnV in charge of, to control

帐篷 zhàngpengN tent, CL:頂|顶[ding3],座[zuo4]

帐子 zhàngziN mosquito net, CL:頂|顶[ding3]

账单 zhàngdānN bill

账号 zhànghàoN account number; account; username

胀 zhàngV to swell; to distend; to expand, swollen; bloated

招标 / 招標 zhāobiāoto invite bids

招待 zhāodàiV to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to ente

招待会 zhāodàihuìN a reception, CL:次[ci4]

招揽 zhāolǎnV to attract (customers); to drum up (trade)

招募 zhāomùV to recruit, to enlist

招牌 zhāopaiN signboard, shop sign, reputation of a business

招收 zhāoshōuV to hire, to recruit

招数 zhāoshùN move (in chess, on stage, in martial arts), gambit, trick

朝气蓬勃 / 朝氣蓬勃 zhāoqì-péngbófull of youthful energy (idiom); vigorous, energetic, a bright spark

朝三暮四 zhāosān-mùsìlit. say three in the morning but four in the even, indecisive, to blow hot and cold

朝夕相处 / 朝夕相處 zhāoxī-xiāngchǔto spend all one's time together (idiom)

着迷 / 著迷 zháomíto be fascinated, to be captivated

沼泽 zhǎozéN marsh, swamp, wetlands

召集 zhàojíV to convene; to call together

兆头 zhàotouN omen, portent, sign

照办 / 照辦 zhàobànto follow the rules, to do as instructed, to play by the book

照常 zhàochángV/Adv as usual

照例 zhàolìAdv as a rule, as usual, usually

照料 zhàoliàoV to tend, to take care of sb

照明 zhàomíngV lighting, illumination, to light up

罩 zhàoV/N to cover; to spread over, a cover; a shade; a hood, bamboo fish trap

肇事 zhàoshìV to cause an accident, to be responsible for an incident, to provoke a disturbance

折腾 zhētengV to toss from side to side (e.g. sleeplessly), to repeat sth over and over again, to torment sb

遮 zhēV to cover up (a shortcoming), to screen off, to hide

遮盖 zhēgàiV to hide, to cover (one's tracks)

折叠 zhédiéV to fold, collapsible; folding (bicycle, antenna, bed etc)

折合 zhéhéV to convert into, to amount to, to be equivalent to

折扣 zhékòuN discount

折磨 zhémóV to torment; to torture

折射 zhéshèV to refract, refraction, to reflect (in the figurative sense: to show the n

这会儿 zhèhuìrPron (coll.) now, this moment, also pr. [zhe4 hui3 r5]

这样一来 / 這樣一來 zhèyàng-yīláithus, if this happens then

针锋相对 / 針鋒相對 zhēnfēng-xiāngduìto oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom);, measure for measure

针灸 zhēnjiǔN acupuncture and moxibustion, to give or have acupuncture and moxibustion

侦察 zhēncháV to investigate a crime, to scout, to reconnoiter

珍藏 zhēncángV/N a collection of rare and valuable items, to collect (such items)

珍视 zhēnshìV to place great importance on, to treasure

珍重 zhēnzhòngV to treasure; to cherish; to value highly, (in parting) take good care of yourself

真假 zhēnjiǎN genuine or fake, true or false

真空 zhēnkōngN (physics, fig.) vacuum, (slang) to not wear underwear

真情 zhēnqíngN real situation, the truth

真是的 zhēnshideReally! (interj. of annoyance or frustration)

真心 zhēnxīnN wholeheartedness; sincerity

真挚 zhēnzhìAdj sincere, sincerity

诊所 zhěnsuǒN clinic

枕头 zhěntouN pillow

阵容 zhènróngN troop arrangement, battle formation, lineup (of a sports team etc)

阵营 zhènyíngN group of people, camp, faction

振奋 zhènfènAdj/V to stir oneself up, to raise one's spirits, to inspire

振兴 zhènxīngV see 振興區|振兴区[Zhen4 xing1 Qu1]

振作 zhènzuòAdj/V to bestir oneself, to pull oneself together, to cheer up

震 zhènV to shake, to vibrate, to jolt

震动 zhèndòngV to shake, to vibrate, to strongly affect

震撼 zhènhànV to shake, to shock, to stun

镇定 zhèndìngAdj/V calm, unperturbed, cool

争吵 zhēngchǎoV to quarrel, dispute

争端 zhēngduānN dispute, controversy, conflict

争分夺秒 / 爭分奪秒 zhēngfēn-duómiǎolit. fight minutes, snatch seconds (idiom); a race, making every second count

争光 / 爭光 zhēngguāngto win an honor, to strive to win a prize

争气 / 爭氣 zhēngqìto work hard for sth, to resolve on improvement, determined not to fall short

争先恐后 / 爭先恐後 zhēngxiān-kǒnghòu(idiom) to compete to be first; to scramble to get

争执 zhēngzhíV to dispute, to disagree, to argue opinionatedly

征 zhēngV journey, trip, expedition

征集 zhēngjíV to collect, to recruit

征收 zhēngshōuV to levy (a tax), to expropriate

挣扎 zhēngzháV to struggle

症结 zhēngjiéN hard lump in the abdomen (in Chinese medicine), crux of an issue, main point in an argument

睁 zhēngV to open (one's eyes)

蒸 zhēngV to evaporate, (of cooking) to steam, torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old)

拯救 zhěngjiùV to save; to rescue

整合 zhěnghéV to integrate, to consolidate

整洁 zhěngjiéAdj neatly, tidy

整数 zhěngshùN whole number, integer (math.), round figure

正面 zhèngmiànN/Adj front, obverse side, right side

正能量 zhèngnéngliàngN positive energy, positivity

正视 zhèngshìV to face squarely; to meet head on; to face up to

正直 zhèngzhíAdj upright, upstanding, honest

正宗 zhèngzōngN/Adj orthodox school, fig. traditional, old school

证人 zhèngrénN witness

郑重 zhèngzhòngAdj serious, solemn, earnest

之 zhīPron (possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5, him, her

之 zhīAux (possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5, him, her

之所以 zhīsuǒyǐConj (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reas, Example: 我之所以討厭他|我之所以讨厌他[wo3 zhi1 suo3 yi3 tao3 ya

支票 zhīpiàoN check (bank), cheque, CL:本[ben3]

支柱 zhīzhùN mainstay, pillar, prop

汁 zhīN juice

芝麻 zhīmaN sesame (seed)

芝士 zhīshìN (loanword) cheese

知己 zhījǐAdj/N to know oneself, to be intimate or close, intimate friend

知觉 zhījuéN perception, consciousness

知识分子 / 知識分子 zhīshi fènzǐintellectual, educated person

知足 zhīzúAdj content with one's situation, to know contentment (hence happiness)

肢体 zhītǐN limb, limbs and trunk, body

脂肪 zhīfángN fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food)

执法 zhífǎV to enforce a law, law enforcement

执意 zhíyìAdv to be determined to, to insist on

执照 zhízhàoN license; permit

执着 zhízhuóAdj to be strongly attached to, to be dedicated, to cling to

直奔 zhíbènV to go straight to, to make a beeline for

直达 zhídáV to reach (a place) directly, (transportation) to reach the destination without , (of a train, flight etc) direct; nonstop

直观 zhíguānAdj direct observation, directly perceived through the senses, intuitive

直径 zhíjìngN diameter

直觉 zhíjuéN intuition

直视 zhíshìV to look straight at

直至 zhízhìV lasting until, up till (the present)

值钱 zhíqiánAdj valuable, costly, expensive

职权 zhíquánN authority, power over others

职业病 zhíyèbìngN occupational disease

职员 zhíyuánN office worker, staff member, CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]

止步 zhǐbùto halt, to stop, to go no farther

止咳 zhǐ kéto relieve a cough, anti-cough

止血 zhǐxuèV to staunch (bleeding), hemostatic (drug)

旨在 zhǐzàiV to have as its purpose, to be intended to, to aim to (do sth)

指点 zhǐdiǎnV to point out, to indicate, to give directions

指教 zhǐjiàoV to give advice or comments

指令 zhǐlìngN to order; to command, an order; a command; an instruction

指南 zhǐnánN to guide, guidebook

指南针 zhǐnánzhēnN compass

指手画脚 / 指手畫腳 zhǐshǒu-huàjiǎoto gesticulate while talking (idiom), to explain by waving one's hands, to criticize or give orders summarily

指望 zhǐwàngV/N to count on; to hope for, prospect; hope

指向 zhǐxiàngV/N to point towards, aimed at, facing

指引 zhǐyǐnV to guide, to show, to point (the way)

至此 zhìcǐV up until now, so far

至关重要 / 至關重要 zhìguān-zhòngyàoextremely important, vital, crucial

志气 zhìqìN ambition, resolve, backbone

制 zhìV system, to control, to regulate

制裁 zhìcáiV to punish, punishment, sanctions (incl. economic)

制服 zhìfúN to subdue, to check, to bring under control

制品 zhìpǐnN products, goods

制止 zhìzhǐV to curb, to put a stop to, to stop

质地 zhìdìN texture, background (texture), grain

质朴 zhìpǔAdj simple, plain, unadorned

质问 zhìwènV to question, to ask questions, to inquire

质疑 zhìyíV to call into question; to challenge (the truth or

治学 zhìxuéV scholarship, high-level study, to do scholarly research

治愈 / 治癒 zhìyùto cure; to restore to health, uplifting; heartwarming

致 zhìV (bound form) fine; delicate; exquisite

致辞 / 致辭 zhìcíto express in words or writing, to make a speech (esp. short introduction, vote of, to address (an audience)

致富 zhìfùV to become rich

致敬 zhìjìngV to salute, to pay one's respects to, to pay tribute to

致力于 / 致力於 zhìlì yúto devote oneself to, to be committed to

致命 zhìmìngV fatal, mortal, deadly

致使 zhìshǐV/Conj to cause, to result in

秩序 zhìxùN order; orderliness (in society, in the classroom,

窒息 zhìxīV to choke, to stifle, to suffocate

智商 zhìshāngN IQ (intelligence quotient)

滞后 zhìhòuV to lag behind

滞留 zhìliúV (of a person) to remain in (a place) (due to circu, (of sth that would typically dissipate, e.g. flood

置 zhìV to install, to place, to put

中国画 zhōngguóhuàN Chinese painting

中立 zhōnglìV neutral, neutrality

中途 zhōngtúN midway

中型 zhōngxíngAdj medium sized

中性 zhōngxìngN/Adj neutral

中旬 zhōngxúnN middle third of a month

中庸 zhōngyōngN/Adj the Doctrine of the Mean, one of the Four Books 四書

中止 zhōngzhǐV to cease, to suspend, to break off

忠诚 zhōngchéngAdj/N devoted, loyal, fidelity

忠实 zhōngshíAdj faithful

忠于 zhōngyúV to be loyal to

忠贞 zhōngzhēnAdj loyal and dependable

终结 zhōngjiéV end; conclusion, to come to an end; to terminate (sth)

终究 zhōngjiūAdv in the end; after all; eventually

终生 zhōngshēngN throughout one's life, lifetime; lifelong

衷心 zhōngxīnAdj heartfelt, wholehearted, cordial

肿瘤 zhǒngliúN tumor

种族 zhǒngzúN race; ethnic group

仲裁 zhòngcáiV arbitration

众人 zhòngrénN everyone

众所周知 / 眾所周知 zhòngsuǒzhōuzhī(idiom) as everyone knows

众志成城 / 眾志成城 zhòngzhì-chéngchéngunity of will is an impregnable stronghold (idiom)

重创 zhòngchuāngV to inflict heavy losses; to inflict serious damage

重量级 zhòngliàngjíAdj (sports) heavyweight class, (fig.) important; major; prominent; influential

重任 zhòngrènN heavy responsibility

重伤 zhòngshāngN serious injury, seriously injured

重心 zhòngxīnN center of gravity, central core, main part

重型 zhòngxíngAdj heavy, heavy duty, large caliber

重中之重 zhòngzhōngzhīzhòngof the utmost importance, of highest priority

周边 zhōubiānN periphery; rim; perimeter; surroundings, (computing) (attributive) peripheral, merch (abbr. for 周邊商品|周边商品[zhou1 bian1 shang1 pin3

周到 zhōudàoAdj thoughtful, considerate, attentive

周密 zhōumìAdj careful; thorough; meticulous

周旋 zhōuxuánV to mix with others, to socialize, to deal with

昼夜 zhòuyèN day and night, period of 24 hours, continuously, without stop

皱 zhòuV/N to wrinkle, wrinkled, to crease

骤然 zhòuránAdv suddenly, abruptly

朱红 zhūhóngAdj vermilion

株 zhūM tree trunk, stump (tree root), a plant

诸多 zhūduōAdj (used for abstract things) a good deal, a lot of

诸如此类 / 諸如此類 zhūrú-cǐlèithings like this (idiom); and so on, and the rest, etc

竹竿 zhúgānN bamboo pole

逐年 zhúniánAdv year after year, with each passing year, over the years

主 zhǔN owner, master, host

主编 zhǔbiānN/V editor in chief

主妇 zhǔfùN housewife, woman of senior authority in a household, the lady of the house

主力 zhǔlìN main force, main strength of an army

主权 zhǔquánN sovereignty

主人公 zhǔréngōngN hero (of a novel or film); main protagonist

主食 zhǔshíN staple food

主题歌 zhǔtígēN theme song

主演 zhǔyǎnV/N to play the leading role; to star, lead actor

主页 zhǔyèN home page

主义 zhǔyìN -ism, ideology

主宰 zhǔzǎiV/N to dominate, to rule, to dictate

拄 zhǔV to lean on, to prop on

嘱咐 zhǔfùV to urge; to exhort

瞩目 zhǔmùV to focus attention upon

助威 zhùwēito cheer for, to encourage, to boost the morale of

住处 zhùchùN residence; dwelling

住户 zhùhùN household, inhabitant, householder

住宿 zhùsùV to stay at, lodging, accommodation

住址 zhùzhǐN address

贮藏 zhùcángV to store up, to hoard, deposits

注 zhùN/V (bound form) to pour into; to flow into; to inject, (bound form) to focus (one's spirit, gaze etc) on , (bound form) stake (in gambling)

注定 zhùdìngV to foreordain, to be bound to; to be destined to; to be doomed to

注入 zhùrùto pour into, to empty into

铸造 zhùzàoV to cast (pour metal into a mold)

筑 zhùV short name for Guiyang 貴陽|贵阳[Gui4 yang2]

爪子 zhuǎziN (animal's) claw

拽 zhuàiV to throw, to fling

专长 zhuānchángN specialty, special knowledge or ability

专程 zhuānchéngAdv specifically, specially (for that purpose)

专柜 zhuānguìN sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of produ

专栏 zhuānlánN special column

专卖店 zhuānmàidiànN specialty store

专人 zhuānrénN specialist, person appointed for specific task

专职 zhuānzhíN special duty, assigned full time to a task

专制 zhuānzhìV autocracy, dictatorship

专注 zhuānzhùAdj to focus; to concentrate; to give one's full atten

专著 zhuānzhùN monograph, specialized text

砖 zhuānN variant of 甎|砖[zhuan1]

转播 zhuǎnbōV relay, broadcast (on radio or TV)

转达 zhuǎndáV to pass on, to convey, to communicate

转机 zhuǎnjīN (to take) a turn for the better, to change planes

转交 zhuǎnjiāoV to pass on to sb, to carry and give to sb else

转型 zhuǎnxíngV to undergo fundamental change; to transition; to t, to update (to a new model of product)

转学 / 轉學 zhuǎnxué(of a student) to change schools; to transfer from

转眼 zhuǎnyǎnV in a flash, in the blink of an eye, to glance

转载 zhuǎnzǎiV to forward (a shipment), to reprint sth published elsewhere, Taiwan pr. [zhuan3 zai4]

转折 zhuǎnzhéV shift in the trend of events, turnaround, plot shift in a book

转折点 zhuǎnzhédiǎnN turning point, breaking point

传 zhuànN biography, historical narrative, commentaries

传记 zhuànjìN biography, CL:篇[pian1],部[bu4]

转悠 zhuànyouV to roll, to wander around, to appear repeatedly

撰写 zhuànxiěV to write, to compose

庄稼 zhuāngjiaN farm crop

庄严 zhuāngyánAdj solemn; dignified; stately

庄园 zhuāngyuánN manor, feudal land, villa and park

桩 zhuāngN/M stump; stake; pile, classifier for events, cases, transactions, affair

装扮 zhuāngbànV to decorate; to adorn; to dress up, to disguise oneself

壮 zhuàngAdj/V Zhuang ethnic group of Guangxi, the PRC's second m

壮大 zhuàngdàV/Adj to expand, to strengthen

壮胆 / 壯膽 zhuàngdǎnto get one’s courage up, to embolden

壮丽 zhuànglìAdj magnificence, magnificent, majestic

壮实 zhuàngshiAdj robust, sturdy

状元 zhuàngyuanN top scorer in the palace examination (highest rank, see 榜眼[bang3 yan3] and 探花[tan4 hua1], top scorer in college entrance examination 高考[gao1

撞击 zhuàngjīV to strike; to hit; to ram

幢 zhuàngM classifier for buildings (Taiwan pr. [chuang2]), (archaic) curtain hung over boat or carriage windo

追悼会 zhuīdàohuìN memorial service, funeral service

追赶 zhuīgǎnV to pursue, to chase after, to accelerate

追溯 zhuīsùV lit. to go upstream, to trace sth back to, to date from

追随 zhuīsuíV to follow, to accompany

追尾 zhuīwěito tailgate, to hit the car in front as a result of tailgating

追问 zhuīwènV to question closely, to investigate in detail, to examine minutely

追逐 zhuīzhúV to chase, to pursue vigorously

追踪 zhuīzōngV to track; to trace; to follow up, (HK, Tw) to follow (on social media)

坠 zhuìV/N to fall, to drop, to weigh down

准许 zhǔnxǔV to allow, to grant, to permit

准则 zhǔnzéN norm, standard, criterion

拙劣 zhuōlièAdj clumsy; botched

捉迷藏 zhuōmícángto play hide-and-seek

灼热 zhuórèAdj burning hot; scorching

卓越 zhuóyuèAdj outstanding, surpassing, distinguished

酌情 zhuóqíngV to use discretion, to take circumstances into account, to make allowances pertinent to a situation

着力 zhuólìV to put effort into sth, to try really hard

着落 zhuóluòN whereabouts, place to settle, reliable source (of funds etc)

着实 zhuóshíAdv truly, indeed, severely

着手 zhuóshǒuV to put one's hand to it, to start out on a task, to set out

着想 zhuóxiǎngV to give thought (to others), to consider (other people's needs), also pr. [zhao2 xiang3]

着眼 zhuóyǎnV to have one's eyes on (a goal), having sth in mind, to concentrate

着眼于 / 著眼於 zhuóyǎn yúto focus on, to have one's sights set on

着重 zhuózhòngV to put emphasis on; to stress

姿势 zīshìN posture, position

姿态 zītàiN attitude, posture, stance

兹 zīPron (literary) this, (literary) now, (literary) year

资本主义 / 資本主義 zīběn zhǔyìcapitalism

资历 zīlìN qualifications, experience, seniority

资深 zīshēnAdj senior; highly experienced; veteran

资讯 zīxùnN information

滋润 zīrùnAdj/V moist, humid, to moisten

滋味 zīwèiN taste, flavor, feeling

子弟 zǐdìN child, the younger generation

子孙 zǐsūnN offspring, posterity

自卑 zìbēiAdj to have low self-esteem, to abase oneself

自称 zìchēngV to call oneself, to claim to be, to profess

自发 zìfāAdj spontaneous

自费 zìfèiV at one's own expense, self-funded

自负 zìfùAdj/V conceited, to take responsibility

自理 zìlǐV to take care of oneself, to provide for oneself

自力更生 zìlì-gēngshēngregeneration through one's own effort (idiom), self-reliance

自立 zìlìV independent, self-reliant, self-sustaining

自强不息 / 自強不息 zìqiáng-bùxīto strive unremittingly, self-improvement

自然而然 zìrán'érráninvoluntary, automatically

自然界 zìránjièN nature, the natural world

自如 zìrúAdj unobstructed, unconstrained, smoothly

自始至终 / 自始至終 zìshǐ-zhìzhōngfrom start to finish (idiom)

自私 zìsīAdj selfish, selfishness

自私自利 zìsī-zìlìeverything for self and selfish profit (idiom); wi, selfish, mercenary

自卫 zìwèiV to defend oneself, self-defense

自相矛盾 zìxiāng-máodùnto contradict oneself, self-contradictory, inconsistent

自信心 zìxìnxīnN self-confidence

自行 zìxíngAdv voluntary, autonomous, by oneself

自以为是 / 自以為是 zìyǐwéishìto believe oneself infallible (idiom), to be opinionated

自由自在 zìyóu-zìzàifree and easy (idiom); carefree, leisurely

自责 zìzéV to blame oneself

自助 zìzhùV self-service

自尊 zìzūnV self-respect, self-esteem, ego

自尊心 zìzūnxīnN self-respect, self-esteem, ego

字迹 zìjìN handwriting

字幕 zìmùN subtitles; captions (of a movie etc)

字体 zìtǐN calligraphic style, typeface, font

字眼 zìyǎnN wording

宗 zōngM surname Zong

宗旨 zōngzhǐN objective, aim, goal

综上所述 / 綜上所述 zōngshàng-suǒshùin summary, to sum up

总的来说 / 總的來說 zǒngde lái shuōgenerally speaking, all in all

总额 zǒng'éN total (amount or value)

总而言之 / 總而言之 zǒng'éryánzhīin short, in a word, in brief

总计 zǒngjìV (grand) total

纵观 zòngguānV to survey comprehensively, an overall survey

纵横交错 / 縱橫交錯 zònghéng-jiāocuòcriss-crossed (idiom)

纵然 zòngránConj even if; even though

纵容 zòngróngV to tolerate or condone wrongdoing; to allow (sb) t

纵深 zòngshēnN depth (from front to rear), depth (into a territory), span (of time)

粽子 zòngziN glutinous rice and choice of filling wrapped in le

走过场 / 走過場 zǒu guòchǎngto go through the motions

走后门 / 走後門 zǒu hòuménto use the back door, to pull strings

走近 zǒujìnto approach, to draw near to

走廊 zǒulángN corridor, aisle, hallway

走投无路 / 走投無路 zǒutóu-wúlùto be at an impasse (idiom), in a tight spot, at the end of one's rope

走弯路 / 走彎路 zǒu wānlùto take the long way around, to make unnecessary detours

奏效 zòuxiàoto show results; to be effective

揍 zòuV to hit; to beat (sb), (coll.) to smash (sth)

租赁 zūlìnV to rent; to lease; to hire

足迹 zújìN footprint, track, spoor

足智多谋 / 足智多謀 zúzhì-duōmóuresourceful, full of stratagems

阻挡 zǔdǎngV to stop, to resist, to obstruct

阻拦 zǔlánV to stop, to obstruct

阻力 zǔlìN resistance, drag, obstacle

阻挠 zǔnáoV to thwart, to obstruct (sth)

组建 zǔjiànV to organize, to set up, to establish

组装 zǔzhuāngV to assemble; to put together

祖传 zǔchuánV passed on from ancestors, handed down from generation to generation

祖籍 zǔjíN ancestral hometown, original domicile (and civil registration)

祖先 zǔxiānN ancestors; forebears, (biology) ancestral species; ancient species from

祖宗 zǔzongN ancestor, forebear

钻空子 / 鑽空子 zuān kòngzito exploit a loophole, to find a gap to sneak through

钻研 zuānyánV to study meticulously, to delve into

钻石 zuànshíN diamond, CL:顆|颗[ke1]

嘴唇 zuǐchúnN lip, CL:片[pian4]

罪犯 zuìfànN criminal

罪魁祸首 / 罪魁禍首 zuìkuí-huòshǒu(idiom) criminal ringleader; main offender; main c

尊贵 zūnguìAdj respected, respectable, honorable

尊严 zūnyánN dignity, sanctity, honor

遵循 zūnxúnV to follow; to abide by; to comply with

遵照 zūnzhàoV in accordance with, to follow (the rules)

琢磨 zuómoV to ponder, to mull over, to think through

左顾右盼 / 左顧右盼 zuǒgù-yòupànglancing to left and right (idiom); to look all ar

佐料 zuǒliàoN condiments, seasoning

作弊 zuòbìto practice fraud, to cheat, to engage in corrupt practices

作对 / 作對 zuòduìto set oneself against, to oppose, to make a pair

作风 zuòfēngN style, style of work, way

作客 zuòkèto live somewhere as a visitor; to stay with sb as

作物 zuòwùN crop

坐落 zuòluòV to be situated, to be located (of a building)

座谈 zuòtánV to have an informal discussion, CL:次[ci4]

座右铭 zuòyòumíngN motto, maxim

做生意 zuò shēngyito do business, to run a business

做证 / 做證 zuòzhèngvariant of 作證|作证[zuo4 zheng4]

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