HSK 8 · 1,832 words
HSK 8 words
The full HSK 8 vocabulary list, 65 chapters by topic: meaning, pinyin, pronunciation, stroke order and example phrases for every word.
Meetings and manners Chapter 1 · 33 words
- 劳驾 láojià Excuse me; may I trouble you
- 来访 láifǎng to come to visit; visiting
- 来宾 láibīn guest; visitor
- 就座 jiùzuò to take one's seat
- 礼品 lǐpǐn gift; present
- 庆贺 qìnghè to congratulate; to celebrate
- 荣幸 róngxìng honoured; privileged
- 歉意 qiànyì apology; regret
- 失礼 shīlǐ to be impolite; rude
- 冒犯 màofàn to offend; to affront
- 冒昧 màomèi presumptuous; to take the liberty
- 结识 jiéshí to get acquainted with
- 见外 jiànwài to stand on ceremony; to treat as an outsider
- 久违 jiǔwéi long-awaited; not seen for a long time
- 久仰 jiǔyǎng I have long admired you; I have long heard of you
- 款待 kuǎndài to entertain; to receive hospitably
- 盛情 shèngqíng great kindness; warm hospitality
- 举止 jǔzhǐ bearing; manner; conduct
- 礼节 lǐjié etiquette; courtesy; formalities
- 礼仪 lǐyí etiquette; ceremony; protocol
- 礼尚往来 lǐshàngwǎnglái courtesy demands reciprocity; exchange of favours or gifts
- 鞠躬 jūgōng to bow
- 捧场 pěngchǎng to support by attending; to show support
- 请柬 qǐngjiǎn invitation card
- 请帖 qǐngtiě invitation card; invitation
- 庆典 qìngdiǎn celebration; ceremony
- 隆重 lóngzhòng grand; solemn; ceremonious
- 失态 shītài to lose composure; to behave improperly
- 萍水相逢 píngshuǐxiāngféng to meet by chance; chance encounter
- 敬 jìng to respect; to offer politely
- 敬请 jìngqǐng respectfully request; please (formal)
- 莅临 lìlín to attend; to be present, honorific
- 锦旗 jǐnqí silk banner; commendation banner
Home and kin Chapter 2 · 30 words
- 娘 niáng mother; woman (colloquial or literary)
- 两口子 liǎngkǒuzi husband and wife; married couple
- 老伴儿 lǎobànr elderly spouse; one's old companion
- 配偶 pèi'ǒu spouse
- 女婿 nǚxu son-in-law
- 嫂子 sǎozi elder brother's wife; sister-in-law
- 亲生 qīnshēng biological; one's own by birth
- 继父 jìfù stepfather
- 继母 jìmǔ stepmother
- 孪生 luánshēng twin; born of the same pregnancy
- 领养 lǐngyǎng to adopt
- 收养 shōuyǎng to adopt
- 监护 jiānhù to guard; to supervise; guardianship; medical monitoring
- 生育 shēngyù to give birth; reproduction
- 赡养 shànyǎng to support; to provide for elderly relatives
- 家族 jiāzú family; clan
- 家境 jiājìng family financial situation; family background
- 家教 jiājiào family education; private tutor
- 教养 jiàoyǎng upbringing; education; to cultivate
- 家用 jiāyòng household; domestic use
- 家政 jiāzhèng housekeeping services; domestic services
- 扫除 sǎochú to sweep away; to eliminate
- 料理 liàolǐ to manage; to handle; cuisine
- 美满 měimǎn happy and complete; blissful
- 蜜月 mìyuè honeymoon; honeymoon period
- 男方 nánfāng the bridegroom’s side; the male party
- 女方 nǚfāng the woman’s side; the bride’s side
- 嫁妆 jiàzhuang dowry
- 家世 jiāshì family background; lineage
- 娇惯 jiāoguàn to pamper; to spoil
Food and cooking Chapter 3 · 37 words
- 就餐 jiùcān to dine; to have a meal
- 嚼 jiáo to chew; to ponder
- 咀嚼 jǔjué to chew; to ponder
- 啃 kěn to gnaw; to nibble; to work through with effort
- 口香糖 kǒuxiāngtáng chewing gum
- 解渴 jiěkě to quench thirst
- 萝卜 luóbo radish; turnip
- 蘑菇 mógu mushroom
- 南瓜 nánguā pumpkin; squash
- 姜 jiāng ginger
- 坚果 jiānguǒ nut; nuts
- 奶酪 nǎilào cheese
- 乳制品 rǔzhìpǐn dairy products
- 柿子 shìzi persimmon
- 螃蟹 pángxiè crab
- 鲤鱼 lǐyú carp
- 煎 jiān to pan-fry; to decoct; to boil down
- 搅 jiǎo to stir; to disturb
- 搅拌 jiǎobàn to stir; to mix
- 浸泡 jìnpào to soak; to immerse
- 冷冻 lěngdòng to freeze; frozen
- 沏 qī to make tea; to steep
- 烹饪 pēngrèn to cook; cookery; culinary arts
- 烹调 pēngtiáo to cook; cooking; cookery
- 麻辣 málà numbing and spicy
- 苦涩 kǔsè bitter and astringent; bitter
- 焦 jiāo burnt; scorched
- 浓郁 nóngyù rich; strong; intense
- 热腾腾 rèténgténg steaming hot
- 呛 qiàng pungent; choking; irritating
- 佳肴 jiāyáo delicacy; fine dish
- 酒楼 jiǔlóu restaurant; Chinese restaurant
- 卤味 lǔwèi brined or braised savoury food
- 酿造 niàngzào to brew; to ferment; to create gradually
- 膳食 shànshí diet; meals
- 盛宴 shèngyàn feast; grand banquet; rich display
- 狼吞虎咽 lángtūnhǔyàn to wolf down food; to gobble
Body and organs Chapter 4 · 24 words
- 身子 shēnzi body
- 身躯 shēnqū body; physique
- 伸手 shēnshǒu to stretch out one’s hand; to ask for help or money
- 两手 liǎngshǒu both hands; two approaches; dual preparations
- 拳 quán fist; boxing; style of boxing
- 拳头 quántóu fist
- 拇指 mǔzhǐ thumb
- 屁股 pìgu buttocks; backside
- 脸颊 liǎnjiá cheek
- 面孔 miànkǒng face; countenance
- 容貌 róngmào appearance; facial features
- 容颜 róngyán face; appearance
- 口水 kǒushuǐ saliva; drool; empty talk
- 气息 qìxī breath; flavour; atmosphere
- 气管 qìguǎn trachea; windpipe
- 内脏 nèizàng internal organs; viscera
- 肾 shèn kidney
- 脾 pí spleen
- 筋 jīn tendon; muscle; vein
- 脊梁 jǐliáng backbone; spine; moral backbone
- 伤痕 shānghén scar; wound mark
- 裸 luǒ to be bare; to be naked; to expose
- 裸露 luǒlù to be exposed; to be bare
- 裸体 luǒtǐ naked body; nude; naked
Appearance and build Chapter 5 · 25 words
- 苗条 miáotiao slim; slender
- 胖乎乎 pànghūhū chubby; plump
- 健壮 jiànzhuàng strong; robust
- 俊 jùn handsome; talented
- 俊俏 jùnqiào pretty; handsome
- 酷似 kùsì to closely resemble
- 年迈 niánmài elderly; aged
- 老大 lǎodà quite old; very; greatly
- 气色 qìsè complexion; facial colour
- 憔悴 qiáocuì haggard; wan and sallow
- 容光焕发 róngguānghuànfā radiant with health; glowing
- 面红耳赤 miànhóng'ěrchì flushed with anger or embarrassment
- 时髦 shímáo fashionable; trendy
- 时装 shízhuāng fashion; fashionable clothing
- 亮丽 liànglì bright and beautiful; impressive
- 抢眼 qiǎngyǎn eye-catching; striking
- 柔和 róuhé soft; gentle; mild
- 身影 shēnyǐng figure; silhouette; sight of someone
- 神态 shéntài expression; demeanour
- 架势 jiàshi posture; manner; show of force
- 气派 qìpài impressive style; imposing manner
- 美容 měiróng beauty treatment; cosmetology
- 美化 měihuà to beautify; to embellish
- 洁白 jiébái pure white; spotless
- 巨人 jùrén giant; great figure
Clothes and gestures Chapter 6 · 24 words
- 拉链 lāliàn zipper; zip
- 码 mǎ size; yard
- 礼服 lǐfú formal dress; ceremonial attire
- 旗袍 qípáo qipao; cheongsam
- 佩戴 pèidài to wear; to carry on one’s person
- 挎 kuà to carry on one's arm or shoulder; to sling over
- 扛 káng to carry on the shoulder; to shoulder
- 趴 pā to lie prone; to lean over
- 扭头 niǔtóu to turn one’s head
- 眯 mī to narrow the eyes; to squint
- 咧嘴 liězuǐ to grin; to open one's mouth wide
- 凝视 níngshì to gaze; to stare intently
- 视线 shìxiàn line of sight; gaze
- 捏 niē to pinch; to knead; to fabricate
- 掐 qiā to pinch; to nip; to time precisely
- 挠 náo to scratch; to scrape
- 亲手 qīnshǒu with one's own hands; personally
- 亲眼 qīnyǎn with one's own eyes
- 僵 jiāng stiff; deadlocked
- 僵硬 jiāngyìng stiff; rigid
- 灵巧 língqiǎo dexterous; skilful; ingenious
- 敏捷 mǐnjié agile; nimble; quick-witted
- 耐 nài to endure; to withstand
- 抡 lūn to swing; to brandish
Symptoms and conditions Chapter 7 · 28 words
- 上火 shànghuǒ to suffer from internal heat; to get inflamed
- 流血 liúxuè to shed blood; bloodshed
- 呕吐 ǒutù to vomit; vomiting
- 疲倦 píjuàn tired; weary
- 劳累 láolèi tired from work; worn out
- 疲惫 píbèi exhausted; weary
- 精疲力竭 jīngpílìjié exhausted; worn out
- 轻微 qīngwēi slight; minor; mild
- 呛 qiāng to choke; to make cough
- 麻 má numb; tingling
- 麻木 mámù numb; insensitive; indifferent
- 脉搏 màibó pulse; rhythm
- 尿 niào urine; to urinate
- 屎 shǐ faeces; excrement
- 聋 lóng deaf
- 口吃 kǒuchī to stutter; stammer
- 瘸 qué to limp; lame
- 失明 shīmíng to lose one's sight; to go blind
- 上瘾 shàngyǐn to become addicted; to get hooked
- 精神病 jīngshénbìng mental illness; psychiatric disorder
- 麻痹 mábì to paralyse; numb; to lull into carelessness
- 伤势 shāngshì condition of an injury; severity of wounds
- 伤残 shāngcán to be injured and disabled; disability from injury
- 呻吟 shēnyín to moan; to groan
- 生机 shēngjī vitality; life force
- 生命线 shēngmìngxiàn lifeline
- 尸体 shītǐ corpse; dead body
- 逝世 shìshì to pass away
Diagnosis and therapy Chapter 8 · 27 words
- 口罩 kǒuzhào mask; face mask
- 就医 jiùyī to seek medical treatment
- 就诊 jiùzhěn to see a doctor; to attend a medical consultation
- 求医 qiúyī to seek medical treatment
- 确诊 quèzhěn to diagnose; confirmed diagnosis
- 剂 jì dose; preparation; measure word for medicine
- 剂量 jìliàng dosage; dose
- 胶囊 jiāonáng capsule
- 抗生素 kàngshēngsù antibiotic
- 忌口 jìkǒu to avoid certain foods; dietary restriction
- 沐浴 mùyù to bathe; to be immersed in
- 看护 kānhù to care for; to nurse; to watch over
- 侍候 shìhòu to serve; to attend to
- 救治 jiùzhì to treat and save; to rescue medically
- 救死扶伤 jiùsǐfúshāng to heal the wounded and rescue the dying
- 急性 jíxìng acute
- 慢性 mànxìng chronic
- 良性 liángxìng benign; positive; virtuous
- 临床 línchuáng clinical
- 疗法 liáofǎ therapy; treatment method
- 疗效 liáoxiào curative effect; therapeutic effect
- 矫正 jiǎozhèng to correct; to rectify
- 麻醉 mázuì to anaesthetise; to numb
- 切除 qiēchú to remove by cutting; to excise
- 筛查 shāichá to screen; screening
- 解剖 jiěpōu to dissect; to analyse
- 秘方 mìfāng secret recipe; secret formula
Utensils and Containers Chapter 9 · 35 words
- 绳子 shéngzi rope; cord
- 扫帚 sàozhou broom
- 架子 jiàzi shelf; frame; airs; arrogance
- 夹子 jiāzi clip; clamp
- 帘子 liánzi curtain; screen
- 纽扣 niǔkòu button
- 蜡烛 làzhú candle
- 蜡 là wax
- 墨水 mòshuǐ ink
- 马桶 mǎtǒng toilet
- 炉子 lúzi stove; furnace
- 笼子 lóngzi cage
- 筐 kuāng basket
- 框 kuàng frame; to frame; to mark out
- 容器 róngqì container; vessel
- 壳 ké shell; casing
- 颗粒 kēlì particle; grain; granule
- 喇叭 lǎba horn; loudspeaker; trumpet
- 冷气 lěngqì air conditioning; cold air
- 零件 língjiàn component; spare part
- 螺丝 luósī screw
- 配件 pèijiàn component; accessory; spare part
- 器具 qìjù utensil; implement; appliance
- 器材 qìcái equipment; apparatus
- 器械 qìxiè instrument; apparatus; equipment
- 皮革 pígé leather
- 漆 qī paint; lacquer; to paint
- 纱 shā gauze; fine yarn
- 喷泉 pēnquán fountain
- 入场券 rùchǎngquàn admission ticket; entry ticket
- 桨 jiǎng oar; paddle
- 集装箱 jízhuāngxiāng shipping container; container
- 木偶 mù'ǒu puppet
- 青铜器 qīngtóngqì bronze ware; bronze vessel
- 实物 shíwù physical object; material thing
Handling and Properties Chapter 10 · 34 words
- 拎 līn to carry by hand; to lift
- 借用 jièyòng to borrow; to make use of
- 记号 jìhao mark; sign; symbol
- 抹 mǒ to wipe; to smear; to erase; a touch/streak of
- 揭 jiē to uncover; to lift; to expose
- 捆 kǔn to tie up; bundle; a bundle of
- 拧 nǐng to twist; to wring; to screw tight
- 拧 níng to pinch and twist; to wring; to knit/twist
- 揉 róu to rub; to knead
- 绞 jiǎo to twist; to wring
- 切割 qiēgē to cut; to segment
- 截 jié to cut off; to intercept; section
- 劈 pī to split; to chop; to cleave
- 捞 lāo to scoop up; to fish out; to gain benefits unfairly
- 抠 kōu to pick out; stingy
- 揪 jiū to grab; to clutch; to pull
- 勒 lēi to tighten; to strap tightly
- 撬 qiào to pry; to lever open
- 筛 shāi to sift; to screen; to filter
- 裂 liè to split; to crack
- 黏 nián sticky; to stick
- 洁净 jiéjìng clean; pure
- 牢固 láogù firm; solid; secure
- 坚实 jiānshí solid; firm; substantial
- 耐用 nàiyòng durable
- 密封 mìfēng to seal; to make airtight
- 磨 mó to grind; polish; wear down
- 磨损 mósǔn to wear down; wear and tear
- 拼接 pīnjiē to splice; to join together
- 破旧 pòjiù worn-out; dilapidated; shabby
- 手动 shǒudòng manual; manually operated
- 精巧 jīngqiǎo exquisite; delicate; ingenious
- 精品 jīngpǐn fine work; premium product
- 累赘 léizhui burdensome; encumbrance
Buildings and rooms Chapter 11 · 17 words
- 客房 kèfáng guest room; hotel room
- 前台 qiántái front desk; foreground; front stage
- 食宿 shísù food and lodging
- 寝室 qǐnshì dormitory; bedroom
- 宽敞 kuānchang spacious; roomy
- 简陋 jiǎnlòu simple and crude; shabby
- 平房 píngfáng single-storey house; bungalow
- 民居 mínjū residential dwelling; folk house
- 临街 línjiē to face the street; street-facing
- 门槛 ménkǎn threshold; entry barrier
- 阶梯 jiētī stairs; ladder; step; level
- 栏杆 lángān railing; banister
- 礼堂 lǐtáng auditorium; assembly hall
- 桑拿 sāngná sauna
- 棚 péng shed; canopy
- 落成 luòchéng to be completed; to be finished
- 山寨 shānzhài mountain stronghold; counterfeit
Roads and travel Chapter 12 · 42 words
- 驾 jià to drive; to fly; to harness; classifier for vehicles or machines
- 轿车 jiàochē car; sedan
- 卡车 kǎchē truck; lorry
- 客机 kèjī passenger aircraft; airliner
- 轮胎 lúntāi tyre; tire
- 来回 láihuí to go back and forth; round trip; back and forth
- 郊游 jiāoyóu to go on an outing; excursion
- 溜达 liūda to stroll; to wander about
- 遛 liù to walk; to take for a walk
- 溜 liū to slip away; to slide; to skate
- 尽头 jìntóu end; extremity
- 路段 lùduàn section of road
- 路途 lùtú journey; route
- 捷径 jiéjìng shortcut
- 路径 lùjìng path; route
- 跨 kuà to step across; to stride over; to span
- 跨越 kuàyuè to cross over; to span; to overcome
- 坎坷 kǎnkě rough; full of frustrations
- 崎岖 qíqū rugged; rough; bumpy
- 泥泞 nínìng muddy; miry
- 逆行 nìxíng to go against the traffic; to go against the normal direction
- 立交桥 lìjiāoqiáo flyover; overpass; interchange bridge
- 缆车 lǎnchē cable car
- 客流 kèliú passenger flow; customer flow
- 客运 kèyùn passenger transport
- 口岸 kǒu'àn port; border crossing
- 露营 lùyíng to camp; camping
- 攀 pān to climb; to seek connections
- 盘旋 pánxuán to circle; to hover; to linger
- 绕行 ràoxíng to make a detour; to go around
- 绕远儿 ràoyuǎnr to take a roundabout route; roundabout
- 捎 shāo to bring or take along for someone; to pass on
- 起程 qǐchéng to set out; to start a journey
- 启程 qǐchéng to set out; to start a journey
- 迷失 míshī to lose one’s way; to become lost
- 漫游 mànyóu to roam; to wander; roaming
- 流浪 liúlàng to wander; to roam; to be homeless
- 漂泊 piāobó to drift; to wander from place to place
- 漂流 piāoliú to drift; to raft; driftage
- 徘徊 páihuái to linger; to pace back and forth; to hesitate
- 铺路 pūlù to pave the way; to build a road
- 迁 qiān to move; to relocate; to migrate
Landscapes and Waters Chapter 13 · 31 words
- 沙滩 shātān beach; sandy shore
- 瀑布 pùbù waterfall
- 清澈 qīngchè clear; limpid; transparent
- 漂浮 piāofú to float on water or liquid
- 气泡 qìpào bubble; air bubble
- 泡沫 pàomò foam; bubble
- 溅 jiàn to splash
- 流淌 liútǎng to flow
- 湿润 shīrùn moist; humid
- 湿地 shīdì wetland
- 绿地 lǜdì green space
- 绿洲 lǜzhōu oasis
- 山谷 shāngǔ valley
- 丘陵 qiūlíng hills; hilly land
- 山脉 shānmài mountain range
- 山岭 shānlǐng mountain ridge; hills
- 山川 shānchuān mountains and rivers
- 江山 jiāngshān landscape; country; state power
- 上游 shàngyóu upstream; upper reaches; upstream sector
- 流域 liúyù river basin; drainage area
- 盆地 péndì basin
- 热带 rèdài the tropics; tropical zone
- 鲸 jīng whale
- 鸟巢 niǎocháo bird’s nest
- 礁石 jiāoshí reef; rock in the sea
- 泥潭 nítán quagmire; mire
- 涝 lào waterlogged; flooded
- 漫 màn to overflow; to spread; to cover
- 茫茫 mángmáng boundless; vast and indistinct
- 澎湃 péngpài surging; stirring; powerful
- 奇观 qíguān wonder; spectacle; marvellous sight
Weather and Sky Chapter 14 · 32 words
- 凉爽 liángshuǎng cool and refreshing
- 清新 qīngxīn fresh; refreshing
- 清凉 qīngliáng cool and refreshing
- 闷热 mēnrè hot and stuffy; sultry
- 闷 mēn stuffy; to cover tightly; to keep covered
- 烈日 lièrì scorching sun; blazing sun
- 露天 lùtiān open-air; outdoor
- 黎明 límíng dawn; daybreak
- 露 lù dew
- 取暖 qǔnuǎn to keep warm; to warm oneself
- 漆黑 qīhēi pitch-black; dark as lacquer
- 闪烁 shǎnshuò to flicker; to dodge
- 飘扬 piāoyáng to flutter; to fly in the wind
- 飘浮 piāofú to float in the air; to hover
- 上空 shàngkōng airspace; sky above
- 盛夏 shèngxià midsummer; height of summer
- 冷却 lěngquè to cool; to cool down
- 融 róng to melt; to blend; to merge
- 润 rùn to moisten; smooth; mellow
- 净化 jìnghuà to purify; to cleanse
- 气流 qìliú air current; airflow
- 气压 qìyā atmospheric pressure; air pressure
- 密布 mìbù to be densely covered with
- 弥漫 mímàn to pervade; to fill the air
- 朦胧 ménglóng hazy; indistinct; dim
- 浓重 nóngzhòng thick; heavy; strong
- 晶莹 jīngyíng sparkling and translucent
- 明媚 míngmèi bright and beautiful
- 暖烘烘 nuǎnhōnghōng warm and cosy
- 扑面而来 pūmiàn'érlái to rush towards one's face; to come head-on; to be overwhelming
- 瑞雪 ruìxuě timely auspicious snow
- 寂静 jìjìng silent; quiet; still
Plants and farms Chapter 15 · 31 words
- 农场 nóngchǎng farm
- 棉花 miánhuā cotton
- 柳树 liǔshù willow tree
- 鹿 lù deer
- 骏马 jùnmǎ fine horse; steed
- 家禽 jiāqín poultry; domestic fowl
- 牲畜 shēngchù livestock
- 牧场 mùchǎng pasture; ranch
- 牧民 mùmín herder; pastoralist
- 圈 juàn pen; enclosure; fold
- 泥土 nítǔ soil; earth
- 苗 miáo seedling; young plant
- 嫩 nèn tender; young; inexperienced
- 茎 jīng stem; stalk
- 萌芽 méngyá to sprout; germination; bud
- 萌发 méngfā to sprout; to germinate; to emerge
- 盛开 shèngkāi to be in full bloom
- 茂盛 màoshèng lush; flourishing; luxuriant
- 茂密 màomì dense; luxuriant
- 枯萎 kūwěi withered; wilted
- 砍伐 kǎnfá to cut down; to fell
- 收割 shōugē to harvest; to reap
- 开垦 kāikěn to reclaim wasteland; to bring land under cultivation
- 刨 páo to dig; to plane; to scrape
- 盛产 shèngchǎn to produce abundantly
- 莲子 liánzǐ lotus seed
- 茉莉 mòlì jasmine
- 牡丹 mǔdan peony
- 麻 má hemp; flax
- 荆棘 jīngjí thorns; brambles; hardships
- 年轮 niánlún tree rings; annual rings
Games and sport Chapter 16 · 18 words
- 赛 sài to compete; to contest; to surpass
- 赛跑 sàipǎo to race; running race
- 起跑线 qǐpǎoxiàn starting line
- 接力 jiēlì relay; to take over in succession
- 拳击 quánjī boxing
- 举重 jǔzhòng weightlifting
- 潜水 qiánshuǐ to dive; diving; to lurk online
- 攀登 pāndēng to climb; to scale
- 赛车 sàichē racing car; motor racing
- 联赛 liánsài league; league competition
- 赛季 sàijì sports season; competitive season
- 竞技 jìngjì competitive sports; to compete
- 看台 kàntái stand; spectator platform
- 啦啦队 lālāduì cheerleading squad
- 乐园 lèyuán paradise; amusement park
- 麻将 májiàng mahjong
- 扑克 pūkè playing cards; poker
- 健美 jiànměi fitness and beauty; bodybuilding; fit and graceful
Stage and arts Chapter 17 · 29 words
- 吉他 jítā guitar
- 卡通 kǎtōng cartoon
- 片子 piānzi film; picture; medical scan
- 配音 pèiyīn to dub; dubbing; voice-over
- 剧情 jùqíng plot; storyline
- 开场 kāichǎng to begin; opening
- 上场 shàngchǎng to go on stage; to enter the field
- 上演 shàngyǎn to stage; to perform; to unfold
- 上映 shàngyìng to be released; to be shown in cinemas
- 叫好 jiàohǎo to applaud; to cheer approval
- 亮相 liàngxiàng to make a public appearance; to debut
- 幕 mù measure word for scenes or acts
- 幕后 mùhòu behind the scenes
- 配角 pèijué supporting role; secondary character
- 跑龙套 pǎolóngtào to play a minor role; to be an extra
- 剧目 jùmù repertoire; theatrical programme; play or opera item
- 魔术 móshù magic; conjuring
- 交响乐 jiāoxiǎngyuè symphony; orchestral music
- 谱 pǔ score; spectrum; chart; to compose
- 剪辑 jiǎnjí to edit; editing
- 取材 qǔcái to draw material from; to use as source material
- 刻画 kèhuà to depict; to portray
- 流派 liúpài school; genre
- 鉴赏 jiànshǎng to appreciate; to appraise
- 美学 měixué aesthetics
- 曲艺 qǔyì folk art forms; quyi
- 琴棋书画 qínqíshūhuà the four traditional arts: qin, chess, calligraphy and painting
- 扣人心弦 kòurénxīnxián gripping; thrilling
- 精彩纷呈 jīngcǎifēnchéng brilliant and varied; a splendid display
Speech and Voice Chapter 18 · 24 words
- 来电 láidiàn incoming call; to call; power is restored
- 口音 kǒuyīn accent
- 口气 kǒuqì tone; manner of speaking
- 嗓音 sǎngyīn voice; vocal sound
- 口哨儿 kǒushàor whistle
- 嚷 rǎng to shout; to yell
- 呐喊 nàhǎn to shout; to cry out
- 起哄 qǐhòng to heckle; to jeer; to make a commotion
- 七嘴八舌 qīzuǐbāshé everyone talking at once; all speaking at the same time
- 交头接耳 jiāotóujiē'ěr to whisper to one another
- 唠叨 láodao to nag; to chatter on
- 牢骚 láosāo complaint; grumble
- 口头禅 kǒutóuchán pet phrase; catchphrase
- 谜语 míyǔ riddle
- 朗诵 lǎngsòng to recite aloud
- 聆听 língtīng to listen attentively
- 示意 shìyì to signal; to indicate
- 口才 kǒucái eloquence; gift of speech
- 开场白 kāichǎngbái opening remarks; introductory words
- 侃侃而谈 kǎnkǎn'értán to speak confidently and at length
- 口令 kǒulìng password; verbal command
- 腔 qiāng cavity; accent; tune; tone
- 清脆 qīngcuì crisp; clear and ringing
- 鸣 míng to cry; to ring; to sound
Wording and Persuasion Chapter 19 · 27 words
- 撒谎 sāhuǎng to lie; to tell lies
- 借口 jièkǒu excuse; pretext
- 实话实说 shíhuàshíshuō to tell the truth frankly
- 劝告 quàngào to advise; advice
- 劝说 quànshuō to persuade
- 劝阻 quànzǔ to dissuade; to advise against
- 恳求 kěnqiú to plead; to implore
- 乞求 qǐqiú to beg; to implore
- 倾诉 qīngsù to pour out; to confide
- 声称 shēngchēng to claim; to state
- 夸大 kuādà to exaggerate; to overstate
- 夸耀 kuāyào to brag about; to show off
- 夸夸其谈 kuākuāqítán to talk big; to make grandiose claims
- 简短 jiǎnduǎn brief; short
- 简洁 jiǎnjié concise; succinct; simple and clear
- 简练 jiǎnliàn concise and polished
- 精练 jīngliàn concise; refined
- 简要 jiǎnyào brief; concise
- 啰唆 luōsuo long-winded; verbose; troublesome
- 冗长 rǒngcháng lengthy and tedious; verbose
- 宽泛 kuānfàn broad; wide-ranging; vague
- 笼统 lǒngtǒng vague; general; sweeping
- 生硬 shēngyìng stiff; unnatural
- 尖锐 jiānruì sharp; acute; penetrating
- 抨击 pēngjī to criticise sharply; to attack verbally
- 可谓 kěwèi it may be said; can be called
- 堪称 kānchēng to be worthy of being called
Written Texts and Characters Chapter 20 · 22 words
- 清单 qīngdān list; inventory; detailed list
- 手册 shǒucè manual; handbook
- 片段 piànduàn fragment; excerpt; segment
- 简称 jiǎnchēng abbreviation; to be abbreviated as
- 简体字 jiǎntǐzì simplified Chinese characters
- 潦草 liáocǎo hasty; careless; illegible
- 墨 mò ink
- 偏旁 piānpáng radical; component of a Chinese character
- 撇 piě left-falling stroke; to cast aside; to fling
- 刊登 kāndēng to publish; to carry in a publication
- 刊物 kānwù publication; periodical
- 名言 míngyán famous saying; famous quote
- 名著 míngzhù masterpiece; famous work
- 列举 lièjǔ to list; to enumerate; to cite
- 省略 shěnglüè to omit; to abridge
- 起草 qǐcǎo to draft; to draw up
- 连贯 liánguàn to connect coherently; coherent
- 流畅 liúchàng fluent; smooth
- 脉络 màiluò sequence; context; thread
- 篇幅 piānfú length of an article; space in writing
- 论述 lùnshù to discuss; to expound; exposition
- 诠释 quánshì to interpret; to expound
Study and knowledge Chapter 21 · 35 words
- 记性 jìxing memory; ability to remember
- 记忆犹新 jìyìyóuxīn to remain fresh in one’s memory
- 教科书 jiàokēshū textbook
- 旷课 kuàngkè to skip class; to be absent from class without leave
- 求学 qiúxué to study; to seek education
- 刻苦 kèkǔ hard-working; assiduous
- 切记 qièjì to remember firmly; to keep in mind
- 领会 lǐnghuì to understand; to grasp
- 窍门 qiàomén knack; trick; secret of doing something
- 诀窍 juéqiào knack; trick; secret of doing something
- 举一反三 jǔyīfǎnsān to draw inferences from one example
- 汲取 jíqǔ to draw; to absorb; to learn from
- 计 jì to count; to calculate; plan
- 考查 kǎochá to examine; to check
- 浅显 qiǎnxiǎn simple and clear; easy to understand
- 生疏 shēngshū unfamiliar; rusty; out of practice
- 见识 jiànshi experience; knowledge; to experience
- 见闻 jiànwén what one sees and hears; knowledge and experience
- 见多识广 jiànduōshíguǎng experienced and knowledgeable; worldly-wise
- 亲身 qīnshēn personal; personally experienced
- 切磋 qiēcuō to compare notes; to learn from one another
- 取经 qǔjīng to learn from others' experience
- 进修 jìnxiū to undertake further study or training
- 深造 shēnzào to pursue advanced studies; to further one's education
- 勤工俭学 qíngōngjiǎnxué work-study; to work part-time while studying
- 涉猎 shèliè to dabble in; to have broad exposure to
- 磨炼 móliàn to temper; to steel; to train through hardship
- 潜心 qiánxīn to devote oneself wholeheartedly to
- 潜能 qiánnéng potential; latent capacity
- 启蒙 qǐméng to enlighten; enlightenment; elementary education
- 人文 rénwén humanities; humanistic
- 师范 shīfàn teacher training; normal school
- 师长 shīzhǎng teachers and elders; senior officer
- 师资 shīzī teaching staff; faculty resources
- 减负 jiǎnfù to reduce burdens
Hiring and posts Chapter 22 · 26 words
- 上司 shàngsi superior; boss
- 事务所 shìwùsuǒ office; firm
- 人手 rénshǒu manpower; staff
- 人选 rénxuǎn candidate; person chosen
- 前辈 qiánbèi senior; elder; predecessor
- 前任 qiánrèn predecessor; former holder of a post; ex
- 聘用 pìnyòng to employ; to hire
- 聘 pìn to employ; to invite to a position
- 解雇 jiěgù to dismiss; to fire
- 开除 kāichú to dismiss; to expel
- 晋升 jìnshēng to be promoted; promotion
- 任职 rènzhí to hold a post; to serve in office
- 就职 jiùzhí to take up a post; to be employed
- 上岗 shànggǎng to take up a post; to start work
- 兼任 jiānrèn to concurrently hold another post
- 交接 jiāojiē to hand over; to transfer responsibility
- 接班 jiēbān to take over a shift; to succeed
- 接班人 jiēbānrén successor
- 接手 jiēshǒu to take over; to take charge of
- 接替 jiētì to replace; to take over from
- 派遣 pàiqiǎn to dispatch; to send
- 任命 rènmìng to appoint; appointment
- 聘任 pìnrèn to appoint; to employ formally
- 就任 jiùrèn to take office; to assume a post
- 上任 shàngrèn to take office; to assume a post
- 免职 miǎnzhí to remove from office; to dismiss from a post
Skills and career Chapter 23 · 27 words
- 年薪 niánxīn annual salary
- 生涯 shēngyá career; life experience
- 前程 qiánchéng future prospects; career prospects
- 谋生 móushēng to make a living
- 能耐 néngnai ability; capability
- 能人 néngrén capable person
- 拿手 náshǒu to be good at; speciality
- 强项 qiángxiàng strong point; forte
- 内行 nèiháng expert; knowledgeable; professional
- 两下子 liǎngxiàzi real ability; a few tricks; some skill
- 胜任 shèngrèn to be competent for; to be qualified for
- 施展 shīzhǎn to display; to put to use
- 精湛 jīngzhàn exquisite; consummate; highly skilled
- 器重 qìzhòng to think highly of; to value highly
- 敬业 jìngyè dedicated to one's work; professional
- 兢兢业业 jīngjīngyèyè conscientious and diligent
- 埋头苦干 máitóukǔgàn to work diligently with one’s head down
- 起劲 qǐjìn enthusiastic; vigorously; with gusto
- 忙活 mánghuo to busy oneself; to bustle about
- 肩负 jiānfù to shoulder; to bear responsibility
- 揽 lǎn to take on; to gather into one's arms; to monopolise
- 交付 jiāofù to deliver; to hand over
- 绩效 jìxiào performance; performance results
- 劳务 láowù labour service; labour affairs
- 木匠 mùjiàng carpenter
- 猎人 lièrén hunter
- 埋没 máimò to bury; to let talent go unnoticed
Markets and Prices Chapter 24 · 36 words
- 集市 jíshì market; fair; bazaar
- 商贩 shāngfàn vendor; trader
- 开张 kāizhāng to open for business
- 老字号 lǎozìhao old-established shop or brand
- 价位 jiàwèi price level; price range
- 贱 jiàn cheap; lowly; base
- 廉价 liánjià cheap; low-cost; inexpensive
- 平价 píngjià affordable price; fair or controlled pricing; to stabilise prices
- 名贵 míngguì precious; rare and valuable
- 奢侈 shēchǐ luxurious; extravagant
- 零售 língshòu to retail; retail
- 批发 pīfā to wholesale; wholesale
- 连锁 liánsuǒ chain; linked; chain reaction
- 库存 kùcún inventory; stock
- 紧缺 jǐnquē scarce; in short supply
- 劣质 lièzhì inferior; poor-quality
- 热销 rèxiāo to sell well; to be hot-selling
- 拍卖 pāimài to auction
- 亏本 kuīběn to lose money; to operate at a loss
- 票房 piàofáng box office; box-office receipts
- 上调 shàngtiáo to adjust upward; to raise
- 升值 shēngzhí to rise in value; to appreciate
- 身价 shēnjià market value; social status; worth
- 市值 shìzhí market value; market capitalisation
- 商用 shāngyòng commercial; for business use
- 商机 shāngjī business opportunity
- 民营 mínyíng privately run; non-state operated
- 内需 nèixū domestic demand
- 洽谈 qiàtán to discuss; to negotiate
- 经贸 jīngmào economy and trade; economic and trade
- 市场经济 shìchǎngjīngjì market economy
- 垄断 lǒngduàn to monopolise
- 倾销 qīngxiāo to dump goods; dumping
- 流转 liúzhuǎn to circulate; to transfer; to pass from one to another
- 谋取 móuqǔ to seek to obtain; to gain through planning
- 商贾 shānggǔ merchants; traders
Payments and Finance Chapter 25 · 31 words
- 钱财 qiáncái money and property; wealth
- 开销 kāixiāo expenses; expenditure
- 开支 kāizhī expenditure; expenses
- 收据 shōujù receipt
- 首付 shǒufù down payment; initial payment
- 利率 lìlǜ interest rate
- 款项 kuǎnxiàng sum of money; funds; payment item
- 结算 jiésuàn to settle accounts; settlement
- 收支 shōuzhī income and expenditure; receipts and payments
- 缴 jiǎo to pay; to hand in; to surrender
- 缴纳 jiǎonà to pay; to hand in
- 交纳 jiāonà to pay; to hand in
- 纳税 nàshuì to pay taxes
- 纳税人 nàshuìrén taxpayer
- 扣除 kòuchú to deduct; to subtract
- 减免 jiǎnmiǎn to reduce or exempt
- 借条 jiètiáo IOU; written acknowledgement of debt
- 欠条 qiàntiáo IOU; written acknowledgement of debt
- 接济 jiējì to give financial help; to relieve
- 集资 jízī to raise funds; fundraising
- 募捐 mùjuān to raise funds; to collect donations
- 捐献 juānxiàn to donate; to contribute
- 融资 róngzī to raise funds; financing
- 流水 liúshuǐ running water; turnover; account transactions
- 缺口 quēkǒu gap; shortfall; breach
- 巨额 jù'é huge amount; enormous
- 阔绰 kuòchuò lavish; extravagant; well-off
- 窘迫 jiǒngpò embarrassed; hard-pressed
- 精打细算 jīngdǎxìsuàn to budget carefully; to calculate meticulously
- 节衣缩食 jiéyīsuōshí to live frugally; to economise on food and clothing
- 倾家荡产 qīngjiādàngchǎn to lose everything; to be ruined financially
Production and resources Chapter 26 · 20 words
- 煤炭 méitàn coal
- 燃气 ránqì gas; fuel gas
- 燃油 rányóu fuel oil; fuel
- 矿 kuàng mine; ore; mineral deposit
- 矿产 kuàngchǎn mineral products; mineral resources
- 矿藏 kuàngcáng mineral deposits; mineral reserves
- 开采 kāicǎi to mine; to extract
- 勘探 kāntàn to prospect; to explore
- 埋藏 máicáng to bury; to hide underground
- 枯竭 kūjié depleted; exhausted
- 炼 liàn to refine; to smelt; to temper through training
- 生产线 shēngchǎnxiàn production line
- 能耗 nénghào energy consumption
- 龙头 lóngtóu leader; leading enterprise; tap; faucet
- 开发区 kāifāqū development zone
- 开发商 kāifāshāng property developer; developer
- 开工 kāigōng to start work; to begin construction
- 施工 shīgōng to carry out construction; construction work
- 竣工 jùngōng to complete construction
- 扩建 kuòjiàn to expand or extend construction
Precision and Systems Chapter 27 · 27 words
- 内存 nèicún computer memory; RAM
- 配置 pèizhì to allocate; to configure; configuration
- 切换 qiēhuàn to switch; to shift between
- 匹配 pǐpèi to match; to fit; to be compatible
- 兼容 jiānróng to be compatible; to accommodate both
- 驱动 qūdòng to drive; to propel; to motivate
- 失灵 shīlíng to stop working; to malfunction
- 屏蔽 píngbì to block; to screen; to shield
- 破解 pòjiě to crack; to decode; to solve
- 交互 jiāohù to interact; interactive; mutually
- 雷达 léidá radar
- 确切 quèqiè exact; precise
- 精 jīng fine; refined; excellent
- 精度 jīngdù precision; accuracy
- 精密 jīngmì precise; exact; sophisticated
- 灵敏 língmǐn sensitive; quick; responsive
- 偏差 piānchā deviation; discrepancy; bias
- 量化 liànghuà to quantify
- 累计 lěijì to accumulate; cumulative total
- 静止 jìngzhǐ stationary; still
- 开动 kāidòng to start; to set in motion
- 迁移 qiānyí to move; to migrate; to transfer
- 空间站 kōngjiānzhàn space station
- 时空 shíkōng time and space; space-time
- 经度 jīngdù longitude
- 尖端 jiānduān cutting-edge; most advanced; tip
- 前沿 qiányán frontier; cutting edge
Materials and Biology Chapter 28 · 21 words
- 恐龙 kǒnglóng dinosaur
- 人造 rénzào man-made; artificial
- 配方 pèifāng formula; recipe; formulation
- 膜 mó membrane; film
- 卵 luǎn egg; ovum
- 胚胎 pēitāi embryo; germ; rudimentary stage
- 克隆 kèlóng to clone
- 灭绝 mièjué to become extinct; to exterminate
- 两栖 liǎngqī amphibious; to live or work in two spheres
- 生理 shēnglǐ physiology; physiological
- 结晶 jiéjīng crystallisation; crystal; product of effort
- 凝固 nínggù to solidify; to congeal
- 凝结 níngjié to condense; to congeal; to crystallise
- 溶解 róngjiě to dissolve
- 渗 shèn to seep; to ooze
- 渗透 shèntòu to permeate; to infiltrate
- 浓缩 nóngsuō to condense; to concentrate
- 绝缘 juéyuán to insulate; insulation
- 轻型 qīngxíng lightweight; light-duty
- 均衡 jūnhéng balanced; equilibrium
- 精细 jīngxì fine; meticulous; detailed
Information and reputation Chapter 29 · 33 words
- 名声 míngshēng reputation; fame
- 名誉 míngyù reputation; honour; honorary
- 声誉 shēngyù reputation; prestige
- 声望 shēngwàng prestige; reputation
- 美誉 měiyù good reputation; fine reputation
- 名利 mínglì fame and gain; reputation and profit
- 口碑 kǒubēi public praise; reputation
- 人气 rénqì popularity; public appeal
- 收视率 shōushìlǜ viewership rating; television rating
- 栏目 lánmù column; programme section
- 媒介 méijiè medium; intermediary
- 匿名 nìmíng to remain anonymous; to use an anonymous name
- 瞒 mán to conceal; to keep from
- 目睹 mùdǔ to witness; to see with one’s own eyes
- 迹象 jìxiàng sign; indication; symptom
- 来历 láilì origin; background; history
- 来龙去脉 láilóngqùmài ins and outs; the whole story
- 据悉 jùxī it is reported; it is understood
- 实况 shíkuàng actual situation; live coverage
- 揭晓 jiēxiǎo to announce; to make known; to unveil
- 披露 pīlù to disclose; to reveal
- 揭露 jiēlù to expose; to reveal
- 内幕 nèimù inside story; hidden details
- 情报 qíngbào intelligence; information
- 民意 mínyì public opinion; popular will
- 散布 sànbù to spread; to disseminate; to be scattered
- 冷门 lěngmén unpopular; obscure; less favoured
- 纪实 jìshí documentary; factual record; to record factually
- 灵通 língtōng well-informed; effective in communication
- 矛头 máotóu target of attack or criticism; spearhead
- 家喻户晓 jiāyùhùxiǎo known to every household; widely known
- 举世瞩目 jǔshìzhǔmù to attract worldwide attention
- 默默无闻 mòmòwúwén unknown; obscure; quietly unnoticed
Joy and hope Chapter 30 · 29 words
- 乐意 lèyì to be willing; pleased
- 盼 pàn to hope for; to look forward to
- 期盼 qīpàn to hope for; to look forward to
- 急于 jíyú to be eager to; to be anxious to
- 迫不及待 pòbùjídài impatient; unable to wait; eagerly
- 可笑 kěxiào laughable; ridiculous
- 惊奇 jīngqí surprised; astonished
- 惊叹 jīngtàn to marvel at; to exclaim in admiration
- 庆幸 qìngxìng to feel fortunate; to be glad
- 解脱 jiětuō to free oneself; liberation; release
- 惬意 qièyì comfortable; pleasant; contented
- 美妙 měimiào wonderful; marvellous
- 美滋滋 měizīzī delighted; pleased with oneself
- 眉开眼笑 méikāiyǎnxiào to beam with joy; all smiles
- 皆大欢喜 jiēdàhuānxǐ everyone is happy; to everyone's satisfaction
- 梦幻 mènghuàn dreamlike; fantasy
- 梦寐以求 mèngmèiyǐqiú to yearn for something day and night
- 如意 rúyì as one wishes; satisfactory; ruyi sceptre
- 劲 jìn strength; vigour; drive
- 劲头 jìntóu enthusiasm; drive; momentum
- 满怀 mǎnhuái to be filled with; full of
- 钦佩 qīnpèi to admire; to respect
- 敬畏 jìngwèi to revere; to stand in awe of
- 热泪盈眶 rèlèiyíngkuàng eyes brimming with tears
- 如痴如醉 rúchīrúzuì to be entranced; intoxicated with
- 乐此不疲 lècǐbùpí to enjoy doing something and never tire of it
- 苦尽甘来 kǔjìngānlái after suffering comes happiness
- 深情 shēnqíng deep feeling; deep affection; affectionate
- 深切 shēnqiè deep; profound; heartfelt
Fear and anger Chapter 31 · 29 words
- 介意 jièyì to mind; to object to
- 生怕 shēngpà to fear; lest
- 惊吓 jīngxià to frighten; fright
- 惊慌 jīnghuāng panicked; alarmed
- 恐怖 kǒngbù terrifying; terror; horror
- 恐慌 kǒnghuāng panic; alarm
- 焦急 jiāojí anxious; worried
- 焦躁 jiāozào restless; agitated; irritable
- 恼火 nǎohuǒ annoyed; irritated; angry
- 气愤 qìfèn indignant; angry
- 可恶 kěwù hateful; odious
- 扫兴 sǎoxìng disappointing; to spoil the fun
- 泼冷水 pōlěngshuǐ to pour cold water on; to discourage
- 难为情 nánwéiqíng embarrassed; bashful; awkward
- 难堪 nánkān embarrassed; embarrassing; hard to bear
- 拘束 jūshù to constrain; constrained; reserved
- 茫然 mángrán at a loss; blankly
- 愣 lèng to be stunned; blank; dazed
- 目瞪口呆 mùdèngkǒudāi dumbfounded; stunned speechless
- 忙乱 mángluàn flustered; in a hurried mess
- 狼狈 lángbèi in a sorry state; embarrassed; awkward
- 惊动 jīngdòng to alarm; to disturb; to alert
- 情不自禁 qíngbúzìjīn unable to restrain one's feelings; involuntarily
- 轻蔑 qīngmiè to scorn; contemptuous; disdainful
- 情结 qíngjié complex; fixation; emotional knot
- 煎熬 jiān'áo torment; suffering; to suffer torment
- 惊慌失措 jīnghuāngshīcuò to panic and be at a loss
- 恼羞成怒 nǎoxiūchéngnù to fly into a rage out of shame; to become angry from embarrassment
- 岂有此理 qǐyǒucǐlǐ outrageous; preposterous; absurd
Melancholy and longing Chapter 32 · 31 words
- 懒得 lǎnde not feel like doing; cannot be bothered to
- 没劲 méijìn boring; listless; to lack energy
- 闷 mèn depressed; bored; dull
- 哭泣 kūqì to weep; to cry
- 苦恼 kǔnǎo distressed; troubled
- 沮丧 jǔsàng dejected; disheartened
- 失落 shīluò to feel lost or disappointed; to be lost
- 气馁 qìněi discouraged; disheartened
- 空虚 kōngxū empty; hollow; void
- 平淡 píngdàn plain; dull; uneventful
- 清静 qīngjìng quiet; peaceful; tranquil
- 凄凉 qīliáng bleak; desolate; miserable
- 伤感 shānggǎn sentimental; melancholy
- 可悲 kěbēi lamentable; sad
- 苦难 kǔnàn suffering; hardship
- 苦笑 kǔxiào to smile wryly; to force a smile
- 哭笑不得 kūxiàobùdé to be torn between laughter and tears
- 留恋 liúliàn to be reluctant to leave; to be attached to
- 留念 liúniàn to keep as a souvenir; to take as a memento
- 恋恋不舍 liànliànbùshě reluctant to part; unable to tear oneself away
- 牵挂 qiānguà to worry about; to miss; to be concerned about
- 念念不忘 niànniànbúwàng to keep thinking about; to be unable to forget
- 迷恋 míliàn to be obsessed with; to be infatuated with
- 热衷 rèzhōng to be keen on; to be devoted to
- 狂热 kuángrè fanatical; feverish; zealous
- 流露 liúlù to reveal; to show
- 情调 qíngdiào mood; tone; ambience; style
- 情怀 qínghuái sentiment; feelings; emotional attachment
- 寄托 jìtuō to place hopes on; to entrust; emotional support
- 破灭 pòmiè to be shattered; to be destroyed; to collapse
- 奢望 shēwàng extravagant hope; to expect too much
Traits and Discipline Chapter 33 · 31 words
- 开朗 kāilǎng cheerful; open and optimistic
- 内向 nèixiàng introverted; inward-looking
- 腼腆 miǎntiǎn shy; bashful
- 节俭 jiéjiǎn frugal; thrifty
- 勤快 qínkuai hardworking; diligent; industrious
- 利索 lìsuo neat; nimble; efficient
- 灵 líng effective; clever; spirit
- 精明 jīngmíng shrewd; astute
- 慷慨 kāngkǎi generous; fervent
- 朴实 pǔshí simple and honest; plain; unadorned
- 平和 pínghé calm; gentle; mild
- 慎重 shènzhòng cautious; prudent
- 克制 kèzhì to restrain; to control oneself
- 倔 juè stubborn; unyielding
- 倔强 juéjiàng stubborn; unyielding
- 叛逆 pànnì rebellious; rebellion
- 坚韧 jiānrèn tough; resilient; tenacious
- 韧性 rènxìng resilience; tenacity
- 锲而不舍 qiè'érbùshě to persevere; to keep going with unremitting effort
- 脚踏实地 jiǎotāshídì down-to-earth; pragmatic
- 魄力 pòlì boldness; courage; drive; resolution
- 气魄 qìpò boldness; breadth of spirit
- 谦逊 qiānxùn modest; humble
- 勤俭 qínjiǎn diligent and frugal; hardworking and thrifty
- 全能 quánnéng all-round; versatile
- 品行 pǐnxíng conduct; moral character
- 人品 rénpǐn moral character; integrity
- 人格 réngé personality; character; human dignity
- 平庸 píngyōng mediocre; ordinary and unremarkable
- 世故 shìgù worldliness; worldly sophistication
- 嗜好 shìhào hobby; indulgence; habit
Coldness and Flaws Chapter 34 · 25 words
- 傻瓜 shǎguā fool; idiot
- 假装 jiǎzhuāng to pretend
- 懒惰 lǎnduò lazy; idle; indolent
- 急躁 jízào impatient; irritable
- 任性 rénxìng wilful; self-willed
- 娇气 jiāoqì delicate; spoiled; fussy
- 软弱 ruǎnruò weak; feeble
- 忌妒 jìdu to be jealous of; to envy
- 吝啬 lìnsè stingy; miserly
- 冷淡 lěngdàn cold; indifferent; to treat coldly
- 冷落 lěngluò desolate; to neglect; to cold-shoulder
- 冷漠 lěngmò indifferent; apathetic
- 冷酷 lěngkù cold-hearted; ruthless
- 漠然 mòrán indifferent; detached
- 苛刻 kēkè harsh; exacting
- 鲁莽 lǔmǎng rash; reckless
- 强硬 qiángyìng tough; hard-line; uncompromising
- 狡猾 jiǎohuá cunning; sly
- 奸诈 jiānzhà deceitful; treacherous
- 神气 shénqì expression; air; proud; spirited
- 目中无人 mùzhōngwúrén arrogant; to look down on everyone
- 盛气凌人 shèngqìlíngrén overbearing; arrogant and domineering
- 藐视 miǎoshì to despise; to scorn
- 蔑视 mièshì to despise; to treat with contempt
- 忍心 rěnxīn to have the heart to; to bear to
Affection and Bonds Chapter 35 · 29 words
- 社交 shèjiāo social interaction; socialising
- 交情 jiāoqing friendship; personal connection
- 亲近 qīnjìn close; intimate; to get close to
- 亲热 qīnrè affectionate; intimate; warm towards someone
- 情侣 qínglǚ couple; lovers
- 情人 qíngrén lover; sweetheart
- 搂 lǒu to hug; to hold in one’s arms
- 敬佩 jìngpèi to admire; to esteem
- 敬重 jìngzhòng to respect deeply; to esteem
- 敬爱 jìng'ài to respect and love; to revere
- 敬意 jìngyì respect; esteem
- 善 shàn good; kind
- 善意 shànyì goodwill; good intention
- 仁慈 réncí benevolent; merciful; kind
- 宽厚 kuānhòu generous; lenient; broad and thick
- 恳切 kěnqiè earnest; sincere
- 勉励 miǎnlì to encourage; to urge on
- 默契 mòqì tacit understanding; well-coordinated
- 融洽 róngqià harmonious; on good terms
- 人缘儿 rényuánr popularity; ability to get along with people
- 亲和力 qīnhélì affinity; approachability; power to attract people
- 青睐 qīnglài to favour; to look upon favourably
- 情谊 qíngyì friendship; affection; bond
- 深情厚谊 shēnqínghòuyì deep affection and profound friendship
- 纽带 niǔdài bond; link; tie
- 诺言 nuòyán promise; pledge
- 人情 rénqíng human feelings; favour; social obligation
- 怜惜 liánxī to take pity on; to cherish
- 绅士 shēnshì gentleman; gentlemanly
Conflict and Tolerance Chapter 36 · 33 words
- 惹 rě to provoke; to cause; to offend
- 欺负 qīfu to bully; to take advantage of
- 取笑 qǔxiào to tease; to make fun of
- 埋怨 mányuàn to complain; to blame
- 理睬 lǐcǎi to pay attention to; to acknowledge
- 计较 jìjiào to haggle over; to fuss about; to care too much about
- 纠缠 jiūchán to entangle; to pester
- 让步 ràngbù to make concessions; concession
- 忍耐 rěnnài to endure; to tolerate
- 容忍 róngrěn to tolerate; to put up with
- 宽容 kuānróng to tolerate; tolerant; lenient
- 宽恕 kuānshù to forgive; forgiveness
- 饶 ráo to spare; to forgive
- 饶恕 ráoshù to forgive; to pardon
- 谅解 liàngjiě to understand; to forgive; understanding
- 迁就 qiānjiù to accommodate; to yield to
- 抛弃 pāoqì to abandon; to discard
- 排斥 páichì to reject; to exclude; to repel
- 轻视 qīngshì to look down on; to neglect; to underestimate
- 屈服 qūfú to submit; to yield
- 强加 qiángjiā to impose by force
- 使唤 shǐhuan to order around; to make someone do things
- 撵 niǎn to drive away; to chase; to push along
- 牵扯 qiānchě to involve; to be connected with
- 裂痕 lièhén crack; rift
- 磨合 móhé to run in; to adjust; to get used to working together
- 宽松 kuānsōng loose; relaxed; lenient
- 拉拢 lālǒng to win over; to draw in
- 亏待 kuīdài to treat unfairly; to treat shabbily
- 敬而远之 jìng'éryuǎnzhī to keep a respectful distance
- 求同存异 qiútóngcúnyì to seek common ground while reserving differences
- 收敛 shōuliǎn to restrain; to converge
- 门路 ménlu access; way; connections
People and society Chapter 37 · 38 words
- 老人家 lǎorenjia elderly person; old gentleman/lady
- 老乡 lǎoxiāng fellow townsman; person from the same hometown
- 少女 shàonǚ young girl; teenage girl
- 家伙 jiāhuo fellow; guy; thing
- 街坊 jiēfang neighbour; neighbourhood
- 旁人 pángrén other people; outsiders
- 世人 shìrén people of the world; the public
- 世间 shìjiān the world; human society
- 露面 lòumiàn to appear; to show oneself
- 落户 luòhù to settle; to register residence; to establish presence
- 农民工 nóngmíngōng migrant worker; rural migrant worker
- 贫穷 pínqióng poverty; poor
- 贫乏 pínfá poor; deficient; lacking
- 乞丐 qǐgài beggar
- 乞讨 qǐtǎo to beg; to ask for alms
- 弱势 ruòshì disadvantaged; in a weak position
- 歧视 qíshì to discriminate; discrimination
- 救济 jiùjì to provide relief; relief aid
- 民生 mínshēng people's livelihood; public welfare
- 切身 qièshēn personal; direct; closely related to oneself
- 世代 shìdài generations; era
- 阶层 jiēcéng social class; stratum
- 阶级 jiējí class; social class
- 界 jiè realm; circle; boundary; suffix indicating a field
- 精英 jīngyīng elite
- 权威 quánwēi authority; authoritative
- 巨头 jùtóu giant; major player; tycoon
- 民办 mínbàn privately run; non-governmental
- 热潮 rècháo upsurge; craze; wave of enthusiasm
- 盛行 shèngxíng to be in vogue; to prevail
- 境遇 jìngyù circumstances; situation; plight
- 迁徙 qiānxǐ to migrate; migration
- 驱逐 qūzhú to expel; to drive out; to deport
- 闹事 nàoshì to make trouble; to cause a disturbance
- 示威 shìwēi to demonstrate; demonstration
- 骚乱 sāoluàn disturbance; riot; unrest
- 千军万马 qiānjūnwànmǎ a mighty force; a vast multitude
- 奴隶 núlì slave
Courts and rights Chapter 38 · 30 words
- 契约 qìyuē contract; agreement; covenant
- 解约 jiěyuē to terminate a contract
- 权益 quányì rights and interests
- 人权 rénquán human rights
- 人身 rénshēn personal; concerning the person
- 侵犯 qīnfàn to infringe upon; to violate; to encroach on
- 侵害 qīnhài to violate; to harm; to infringe upon
- 侵权 qīnquán to infringe rights; infringement
- 滥用 lànyòng to abuse; to misuse
- 强制 qiángzhì to force; compulsory; mandatory
- 见证 jiànzhèng to witness; witness; testimony
- 揭发 jiēfā to expose; to denounce
- 举报 jǔbào to report; to inform against
- 控告 kònggào to accuse; to charge
- 涉嫌 shèxián to be suspected of being involved in
- 起诉 qǐsù to sue; to prosecute; to bring legal action
- 立案 lì'àn to register a case; to file a case
- 检察 jiǎnchá to inspect; procuratorial examination
- 开庭 kāitíng to open a court session; to hold a hearing
- 审理 shěnlǐ to hear; to try a case
- 审判 shěnpàn to try; to judge; trial
- 判 pàn to judge; to sentence
- 判处 pànchǔ to sentence; to condemn to
- 判决 pànjué judgement; verdict; to decide a case
- 上诉 shàngsù to appeal
- 申诉 shēnsù to appeal; to lodge a complaint
- 伸张 shēnzhāng to uphold; to make prevail; to assert
- 民事 mínshì civil; relating to civil law
- 立法 lìfǎ to legislate; legislation
- 收买 shōumǎi to bribe; to buy off
Crime and punishment Chapter 39 · 30 words
- 监狱 jiānyù prison
- 警犬 jǐngquǎn police dog
- 拘留 jūliú to detain; detention
- 扣留 kòuliú to detain; to withhold
- 扣押 kòuyā to seize; to detain; to impound
- 没收 mòshōu to confiscate
- 囚犯 qiúfàn prisoner; convict
- 流氓 liúmáng hooligan; rogue; gangster
- 强盗 qiángdào robber; bandit
- 劫 jié to rob; to seize by force
- 抢夺 qiǎngduó to snatch; to seize
- 抢劫 qiǎngjié to rob; robbery
- 掠夺 lüèduó to plunder; to loot; to seize by force
- 强占 qiángzhàn to seize by force; to forcibly occupy
- 侵占 qīnzhàn to occupy illegally; to seize; to encroach on
- 劫持 jiéchí to hijack; to kidnap; to hold hostage
- 杀手 shāshǒu killer; murderer; hitman
- 杀害 shāhài to kill; to murder
- 谋害 móuhài to plot to murder; to harm deliberately
- 假冒 jiǎmào to counterfeit; to impersonate
- 冒充 màochōng to impersonate; to pass oneself off as
- 蒙 mēng to deceive; to fool
- 欺诈 qīzhà to defraud; fraud; deception
- 弄虚作假 nòngxūzuòjiǎ to falsify; to cheat; to resort to deception
- 敲诈 qiāozhà to blackmail; to extort
- 窃取 qièqǔ to steal; to pilfer; to obtain illegally
- 骚扰 sāorǎo to harass; to disturb
- 破案 pò'àn to solve a criminal case
- 枪毙 qiāngbì to execute by shooting; to reject decisively
- 煽动 shāndòng to incite; to stir up
State and authority Chapter 40 · 25 words
- 领土 lǐngtǔ territory
- 境内 jìngnèi within the borders; within the territory
- 境外 jìngwài outside the territory; overseas
- 内地 nèidì the mainland; inland areas
- 首府 shǒufǔ capital city; administrative capital
- 旗帜 qízhì flag; banner; standpoint
- 领事 lǐngshì consul; consular
- 领事馆 lǐngshìguǎn consulate
- 领袖 lǐngxiù leader
- 使者 shǐzhě messenger; envoy
- 接见 jiējiàn to receive; to grant an audience
- 局势 júshì situation; state of affairs
- 抗议 kàngyì to protest; protest
- 抗争 kàngzhēng to resist; to struggle
- 竞选 jìngxuǎn to run for election; to campaign
- 连任 liánrèn to be re-elected; to serve consecutive terms
- 任期 rènqī term of office
- 权限 quánxiàn permission; authority; access rights
- 命 mìng to order; command; appoint
- 取缔 qǔdì to ban; to suppress; to prohibit
- 跨国 kuàguó cross-border; transnational; to operate across countries
- 民用 mínyòng civilian; for civil use
- 社会主义 shèhuìzhǔyì socialism
- 软实力 ruǎnshílì soft power
- 灭亡 mièwáng to perish; to collapse; to become extinct
Armed forces and warfare Chapter 41 · 25 words
- 军官 jūnguān military officer
- 军事 jūnshì military affairs; military
- 陆军 lùjūn army; ground forces
- 空军 kōngjūn air force
- 军舰 jūnjiàn warship; naval vessel
- 潜艇 qiántǐng submarine
- 炮 pào cannon; artillery; firecracker
- 敬礼 jìnglǐ to salute
- 哨 shào sentry post; whistle
- 前线 qiánxiàn front line; forefront
- 士气 shìqì morale
- 进攻 jìngōng to attack; offensive
- 进军 jìnjūn to march into; to enter a field
- 侵略 qīnlüè to invade; aggression; invasion
- 入侵 rùqīn to invade; to intrude into
- 收复 shōufù to recover; to recapture
- 坚守 jiānshǒu to hold fast to; to stick to; to defend
- 牵制 qiānzhì to contain; to pin down; to restrict
- 前赴后继 qiánfùhòujì to advance wave upon wave; to press forward one after another
- 烈士 lièshì martyr; fallen hero
- 歼灭 jiānmiè to annihilate; to wipe out
- 冷战 lěngzhàn cold war; cold conflict
- 间谍 jiàndié spy; secret agent
- 潜入 qiánrù to sneak into; to infiltrate; to dive into
- 潜伏 qiánfú to lurk; to lie hidden; to be latent
Meetings and groups Chapter 42 · 29 words
- 入场 rùchǎng to enter a venue; admission
- 缺席 quēxí to be absent
- 集会 jíhuì to assemble; assembly; rally
- 联欢 liánhuān to celebrate together; to hold a get-together
- 沙龙 shālóng salon; informal discussion gathering
- 盛会 shènghuì grand gathering; major event
- 盛大 shèngdà grand; magnificent
- 评委 píngwěi judge; member of a judging panel
- 领队 lǐngduì to lead a team; team leader
- 加盟 jiāméng to join; to franchise
- 接纳 jiēnà to accept; to admit; to accommodate
- 纳入 nàrù to include; to bring into
- 解散 jiěsàn to dissolve; to disband
- 开办 kāibàn to set up; to establish
- 剪彩 jiǎncǎi to cut the ribbon at an opening ceremony
- 理事 lǐshì council member; director; to manage affairs
- 社团 shètuán association; club; society
- 联盟 liánméng alliance; coalition; league
- 盟友 méngyǒu ally
- 联手 liánshǒu to join hands; to collaborate
- 齐心协力 qíxīnxiélì to work with one heart; to make concerted efforts
- 凝聚 níngjù to condense; to unite; to bring together
- 牵头 qiāntóu to take the lead; to spearhead
- 交涉 jiāoshè to negotiate; to make representations
- 商讨 shāngtǎo to discuss; to confer
- 商议 shāngyì to discuss; to deliberate
- 决议 juéyì resolution; formal decision
- 弃权 qìquán to abstain; to waive a right
- 派别 pàibié faction; school; sect
Planning and Setup Chapter 43 · 24 words
- 设 shè to set up; to establish; to suppose
- 设定 shèdìng to set; to establish
- 设法 shèfǎ to try to find a way
- 入手 rùshǒu to start with; to acquire
- 省事 shěngshì to save trouble; convenient
- 就绪 jiùxù to be ready; to be in order
- 启用 qǐyòng to activate; to put into use
- 试点 shìdiǎn to pilot; pilot programme
- 试行 shìxíng to implement on trial; trial implementation
- 施行 shīxíng to put into effect; to implement
- 事宜 shìyí matters; arrangements
- 情境 qíngjìng situation; context; scenario
- 事态 shìtài situation; state of affairs
- 路子 lùzi way; method; connections
- 兼顾 jiāngù to balance; to give consideration to both
- 面面俱到 miànmiànjùdào to attend to every aspect; comprehensive and meticulous
- 拟 nǐ to draft; to plan; proposed
- 拟定 nǐdìng to draft; to formulate
- 谋划 móuhuà to plan; to scheme
- 盘算 pánsuan to calculate; to plan; to consider
- 蓝图 lántú blueprint; plan
- 简易 jiǎnyì simple; easy; makeshift
- 使命 shǐmìng mission
- 苦心 kǔxīn painstaking effort; painstakingly
Choices and Constraints Chapter 44 · 24 words
- 拣 jiǎn to pick out; to select
- 取决 qǔjué to depend on; to be determined by
- 利弊 lìbì advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons
- 利害 lìhài interests; stakes; pros and cons
- 抉择 juézé to make a choice; decision
- 举棋不定 jǔqíbúdìng to hesitate; to be undecided
- 拍板 pāibǎn to make the final decision
- 宁愿 nìngyuàn would rather; to prefer to
- 情愿 qíngyuàn to be willing; would rather
- 容许 róngxǔ to permit; to allow
- 破例 pòlì to make an exception
- 忌 jì to avoid; to be wary of; taboo
- 切忌 qièjì must avoid; be sure not to
- 力所能及 lìsuǒnéngjí within one's power; within one's capabilities
- 力不从心 lìbùcóngxīn to feel unequal to a task despite one's willingness
- 身不由己 shēnbùyóujǐ unable to act independently; compelled by circumstances
- 迫使 pòshǐ to force; to compel
- 施加 shījiā to exert; to impose
- 施压 shīyā to exert pressure
- 驾驭 jiàyù to control; to master; to handle
- 了结 liǎojié to settle; to bring to an end
- 急中生智 jízhōngshēngzhì to think of a way out in an emergency
- 南辕北辙 nányuánběizhé to act in a way that contradicts one's goal; to go in the opposite direction
- 逆 nì to go against; contrary
Obstacles and Solutions Chapter 45 · 24 words
- 急迫 jípò urgent; pressing
- 棘手 jíshǒu thorny; troublesome; difficult to handle
- 难处 nánchù difficulty; hardship
- 难关 nánguān difficulty; crisis; tough obstacle
- 伤脑筋 shāngnǎojīn to be troublesome; to be a headache
- 没辙 méizhé to have no way out; to be at one's wits' end
- 碰钉子 pèngdīngzi to meet with a rebuff; to hit a snag
- 僵局 jiāngjú deadlock; stalemate
- 介入 jièrù to intervene; to get involved
- 举措 jǔcuò measure; action; initiative
- 清除 qīngchú to clear away; to remove; to eliminate
- 平息 píngxī to subside; to calm; to settle
- 见效 jiànxiào to take effect; to produce results
- 秘诀 mìjué secret; key; trick
- 摸索 mōsuǒ to explore; grope for; find through trial and error
- 试探 shìtan to test; to probe
- 企图 qǐtú to attempt; to try; attempt; intention
- 千方百计 qiānfāngbǎijì by every possible means
- 计策 jìcè strategy; stratagem; tactic
- 契机 qìjī opportunity; turning point
- 可乘之机 kěchéngzhījī opportunity to exploit
- 集思广益 jísīguǎngyì to pool ideas and draw on collective wisdom
- 艰巨 jiānjù arduous; formidable; difficult
- 任重道远 rènzhòngdàoyuǎn the task is heavy and the road is long
Growth and expansion Chapter 46 · 29 words
- 起步 qǐbù to start; to get off the ground; initial stage
- 加紧 jiājǐn to intensify; to step up
- 进程 jìnchéng course; process; progress
- 历程 lìchéng course; journey; process
- 势头 shìtou momentum; tendency
- 苗头 miáotou sign; indication; emerging tendency
- 趋于 qūyú to tend towards; to incline towards
- 拉动 lādòng to drive; stimulate; pull along
- 累积 lěijī to accumulate; to build up
- 攀升 pānshēng to rise; to climb
- 蓬勃 péngbó vigorous; flourishing
- 崛起 juéqǐ to rise; to emerge rapidly
- 扩 kuò to expand; enlarge; extend
- 扩充 kuòchōng to expand; augment; enrich
- 扩张 kuòzhāng to expand; expansion
- 扩散 kuòsàn to spread; diffuse; disseminate
- 膨胀 péngzhàng to expand; to inflate; to swell
- 蔓延 mànyán to spread; to extend
- 开辟 kāipì to open up; to pioneer
- 开拓 kāituò to open up; to pioneer; to expand
- 开天辟地 kāitiānpìdì epoch-making; unprecedented
- 接轨 jiēguǐ to connect with; to align with
- 深化 shēnhuà to deepen
- 升华 shēnghuá to sublimate; to elevate
- 首创 shǒuchuàng to pioneer; to originate
- 锦上添花 jǐnshàngtiānhuā to make something good even better
- 潜在 qiánzài potential; latent
- 潜移默化 qiányímòhuà imperceptible influence; to influence gradually and subtly
- 日新月异 rìxīnyuèyì to change with each passing day; rapid progress
Decline and disruption Chapter 47 · 29 words
- 缺失 quēshī lack; absence; to be missing
- 欠缺 qiànquē to lack; to be deficient; deficiency
- 去除 qùchú to remove; to get rid of
- 减退 jiǎntuì to decline; to weaken
- 老化 lǎohuà to age; to deteriorate with age
- 流失 liúshī to drain away; to be lost
- 收缩 shōusuō to shrink; to contract; to pull back
- 紧缩 jǐnsuō to tighten; to contract; austerity
- 精简 jīngjiǎn to streamline; to simplify
- 瓶颈 píngjǐng bottleneck
- 起伏 qǐfú to rise and fall; fluctuations; ups and downs
- 时好时坏 shíhǎoshíhuài sometimes good and sometimes bad; unstable
- 居高不下 jūgāobúxià to remain high; to stay elevated
- 破除 pòchú to break/remove; to eliminate; to abolish
- 破裂 pòliè to rupture; to break down; to split
- 破碎 pòsuì to shatter; to break into pieces; fragmented
- 折 shé to break; to lose money
- 垮 kuǎ to collapse; to break down; to fall apart
- 解体 jiětǐ to disintegrate; to break up
- 没落 mòluò to decline; to fall into decay
- 绝迹 juéjì to disappear; to become extinct
- 面目全非 miànmùquánfēi changed beyond recognition; no longer resembling the original
- 截然不同 jiéránbùtóng entirely different
- 剧变 jùbiàn drastic change; upheaval
- 惊天动地 jīngtiāndòngdì earth-shattering; world-shaking
- 扭转 niǔzhuǎn to reverse; to turn around
- 取而代之 qǔ'érdàizhī to replace; to take its place
- 千变万化 qiānbiànwànhuà ever-changing; constantly changing
- 如一 rúyī to be consistent; as one
Rivalry and Standing Chapter 48 · 23 words
- 名次 míngcì ranking; place in a competition
- 排行榜 páihángbǎng ranking list; chart
- 晋级 jìnjí to advance; to be promoted to the next level
- 取胜 qǔshèng to win; to gain victory
- 胜出 shèngchū to come out on top; to win
- 失利 shīlì to suffer defeat; to lose
- 弱项 ruòxiàng weak point; weak area
- 劣势 lièshì disadvantage; inferior position
- 强劲 qiángjìng strong; powerful; robust
- 强势 qiángshì strong position; dominance; forcefulness
- 领军 lǐngjūn to lead; leading
- 力争 lìzhēng to strive for; to make every effort to obtain
- 较量 jiàoliàng to compete; to contest
- 较劲 jiàojìn to compete stubbornly; to be unwilling to yield
- 角逐 juézhú to compete; to contend
- 交锋 jiāofēng to clash; to confront
- 抗衡 kànghéng to contend with; to counterbalance
- 抗拒 kàngjù to resist; to defy
- 叫板 jiàobǎn to challenge; to defy
- 媲美 pìměi to rival; to compare favourably with
- 气势 qìshì momentum; imposing force
- 声势 shēngshì momentum; show of strength
- 势不可当 shìbùkědāng unstoppable; irresistible
Striving and Honors Chapter 49 · 23 words
- 拼搏 pīnbó to strive; to fight hard
- 全力以赴 quánlìyǐfù to go all out; to spare no effort
- 竭尽全力 jiéjìnquánlì to do one's utmost
- 力求 lìqiú to strive to; to make every effort to
- 进取 jìnqǔ to strive forward; enterprising
- 谋求 móuqiú to seek; to strive for
- 如愿以偿 rúyuànyǐcháng to have one's wish fulfilled
- 来之不易 láizhībúyì hard-won; not easily gained
- 亮点 liàngdiǎn highlight; bright spot
- 事迹 shìjì deeds; achievements
- 奖赏 jiǎngshǎng reward; to reward
- 奖项 jiǎngxiàng award; prize category
- 奖杯 jiǎngbēi trophy; cup
- 荣获 rónghuò to win; to be honoured with
- 荣耀 róngyào glorious; honourable; glory
- 立功 lìgōng to render meritorious service; to perform a feat
- 建树 jiànshù achievement; contribution; to accomplish
- 经受 jīngshòu to undergo; to withstand
- 精益求精 jīngyìqiújīng to keep improving; to strive for perfection
- 绝技 juéjì unique skill; consummate skill
- 凯旋 kǎixuán to return triumphant
- 鹏程万里 péngchéngwànlǐ to have a bright future
- 急于求成 jíyúqiúchéng to be impatient for success; to seek quick results
Alerts and rescue Chapter 50 · 23 words
- 留神 liúshén to take care; to watch out
- 警惕 jǐngtì to be vigilant; to guard against
- 警报 jǐngbào alarm; alert; warning
- 警示 jǐngshì to warn; to caution
- 警钟 jǐngzhōng alarm bell; warning signal
- 戒备 jièbèi to be on guard; to be alert
- 警戒 jǐngjiè to guard against; to be on alert
- 看守 kānshǒu to guard; to watch over
- 看管 kānguǎn to look after; to watch over
- 守护 shǒuhù to guard; to protect
- 屏障 píngzhàng barrier; protective screen
- 溺水 nìshuǐ to drown; to be drowning
- 失踪 shīzōng to go missing; to disappear
- 解救 jiějiù to rescue; to save
- 解围 jiěwéi to help out of a difficult situation; to relieve a siege
- 收留 shōuliú to take in; to give shelter
- 见义勇为 jiànyìyǒngwéi to act bravely for a just cause
- 困境 kùnjìng predicament; difficult situation
- 境地 jìngdì situation; plight; circumstances
- 千钧一发 qiānjūnyífà at a critical moment; extremely perilous
- 生死 shēngsǐ life and death
- 卷入 juǎnrù to be drawn into; to be dragged into
- 居安思危 jū'ānsīwēi to think of danger in times of safety; to be prepared for danger in peace
Threats and disasters Chapter 51 · 24 words
- 磕 kē to knock; to bump
- 猛 měng fierce; sudden; violent
- 猛烈 měngliè violent; fierce; intense
- 失控 shīkòng to lose control; out of control
- 失事 shīshì to have an accident; to crash
- 空难 kōngnàn air disaster; plane crash
- 烧毁 shāohuǐ to burn down; to destroy by fire
- 丧生 sàngshēng to lose one's life; to die
- 惊险 jīngxiǎn thrilling; dangerous
- 惊心动魄 jīngxīndòngpò thrilling; soul-stirring; breathtaking
- 艰险 jiānxiǎn difficult and dangerous; hardships and dangers
- 磨难 mónàn hardship; suffering; tribulation
- 逆境 nìjìng adversity; difficult circumstances
- 恐吓 kǒnghè to threaten; to intimidate
- 殴打 ōudǎ to beat; to assault
- 虐待 nüèdài to abuse; to mistreat
- 迫害 pòhài to persecute; to oppress
- 埋伏 máifú to lie in ambush
- 瞄准 miáozhǔn to aim at; to target
- 猎物 lièwù prey; quarry
- 圈套 quāntào trap; snare
- 人质 rénzhì hostage
- 践踏 jiàntà to trample on; to violate
- 扰乱 rǎoluàn to disrupt; to disturb
Boundaries and zones Chapter 52 · 27 words
- 去处 qùchù place to go; whereabouts; destination
- 去向 qùxiàng whereabouts; destination; direction
- 临近 línjìn to approach; to be close to
- 交界 jiāojiè to border; to meet at a boundary
- 禁区 jìnqū restricted area; forbidden zone
- 居于 jūyú to be in; to occupy a position
- 局部 júbù part; local; partial
- 容纳 róngnà to contain; to accommodate; to tolerate
- 流向 liúxiàng flow direction; where something flows or goes
- 圈子 quānzi circle; social circle; group
- 上层 shàngcéng upper level; upper strata
- 上限 shàngxiàn upper limit; ceiling
- 上行 shàngxíng to move upward; upward; upstream/upbound
- 极限 jíxiàn limit; extreme
- 界限 jièxiàn boundary; limit
- 界线 jièxiàn boundary line; dividing line
- 界定 jièdìng to define; to delimit
- 区间 qūjiān interval; range
- 落差 luòchā gap; difference; drop
- 偏离 piānlí to deviate from; to depart from
- 框架 kuàngjià framework; frame
- 立足 lìzú to base oneself on; to establish a foothold
- 全局 quánjú overall situation; whole picture
- 两翼 liǎngyì both wings; two flanks; two supporting sides
- 跨度 kuàdù span; range; extent
- 口径 kǒujìng calibre; diameter; official line
- 牵涉 qiānshè to involve; to implicate; to concern
Gaps and placement Chapter 53 · 26 words
- 坑 kēng pit; trap; to swindle
- 孔 kǒng hole; aperture
- 口子 kǒuzi opening; cut; breach
- 窟窿 kūlong hole; loophole; deficit
- 裂缝 lièfèng crack; fissure
- 间隙 jiànxì gap; interval
- 空隙 kòngxì gap; crevice
- 空白 kòngbái blank; gap
- 空荡荡 kōngdàngdàng empty; deserted; spacious and bare
- 空洞 kōngdòng hollow; empty; vacuous
- 靠拢 kàolǒng to move closer; to draw near; to align with
- 挪 nuó to move; to shift
- 挤压 jǐyā to squeeze; to compress; to put pressure on
- 卡 qiǎ to get stuck; to jam; checkpoint
- 翘 qiào to stick up; to tilt upward
- 倾倒 qīngdǎo to topple; to pour out; to be captivated by
- 撒 sā to scatter; to sprinkle
- 散落 sànluò to scatter; to fall and be scattered
- 码 mǎ to stack; to pile up
- 蒙 méng to cover; to receive; to be covered with
- 紧凑 jǐncòu compact; tightly arranged
- 伸缩 shēnsuō to stretch and contract; flexible; telescopic
- 僻静 pìjìng secluded and quiet
- 偏僻 piānpì remote; out-of-the-way
- 偏远 piānyuǎn remote; far-flung
- 圈 juān to encircle; to mark/circle; to confine
Forms and lines Chapter 54 · 27 words
- 宽阔 kuānkuò wide; broad; spacious
- 开阔 kāikuò wide; open; to broaden
- 辽阔 liáokuò vast; extensive
- 平面 píngmiàn plane; flat surface; two-dimensional
- 平行 píngxíng parallel; to proceed simultaneously
- 三角 sānjiǎo triangle; triangular
- 立方 lìfāng cubic; cube
- 立体 lìtǐ three-dimensional; multi-dimensional; stereo
- 三维 sānwéi three-dimensional
- 曲线 qūxiàn curve; curved line; indirect approach
- 曲折 qūzhé winding; complicated; tortuous
- 倾斜 qīngxié to tilt; to incline; to slope
- 轮廓 lúnkuò outline; contour
- 棱角 léngjiǎo edges and corners; sharpness of character
- 交叉 jiāochā to intersect; to cross
- 交集 jiāojí overlap; intersection; to intersect
- 交织 jiāozhī to interweave; to intertwine
- 夹杂 jiāzá to be mixed in; to be intermingled with
- 笼罩 lǒngzhào to envelop; to cover
- 扭曲 niǔqū to distort; to twist
- 连绵 liánmián continuous; stretching unbroken
- 零碎 língsuì fragmentary; odds and ends
- 零星 língxīng scattered; sporadic
- 乱七八糟 luànqībāzāo in a complete mess; all in disorder
- 渺小 miǎoxiǎo tiny; insignificant
- 莫大 mòdà greatest; enormous; immense
- 千姿百态 qiānzībǎitài in a great variety of forms; diverse and colourful
Time and sequence Chapter 55 · 42 words
- 平日 píngrì ordinary days; normally; on weekdays
- 稍后 shāohòu later; shortly afterwards
- 日程 rìchéng schedule; agenda
- 如期 rúqī as scheduled; on time
- 即日 jírì this very day; with immediate effect
- 即时 jíshí immediate; real-time; instant
- 时段 shíduàn period of time; time slot
- 时节 shíjié season; time
- 时隔 shígé after an interval of
- 前夕 qiánxī eve; on the eve of
- 来年 láinián the coming year; next year
- 农历 nónglì lunar calendar; traditional Chinese calendar
- 腊月 làyuè twelfth lunar month
- 上半场 shàngbànchǎng first half of a match or performance
- 适时 shìshí timely; at the right time
- 紧迫 jǐnpò urgent; pressing
- 刻不容缓 kèbùrónghuǎn urgent; allowing no delay
- 守候 shǒuhòu to wait for; to keep watch
- 间断 jiànduàn to interrupt; to break off; intermittent
- 间歇 jiànxiē to pause intermittently; to stop for a while
- 交替 jiāotì to alternate; to take turns
- 轮换 lúnhuàn to rotate; to take turns
- 流逝 liúshì to pass; to elapse
- 日复一日 rìfùyírì day after day; over and over
- 连年 liánnián year after year; for successive years
- 历时 lìshí to last; lasting
- 年限 niánxiàn time limit; fixed number of years; service life
- 历代 lìdài successive dynasties; past generations
- 历届 lìjiè successive; previous sessions or terms
- 生平 shēngpíng one's life; lifetime
- 生前 shēngqián during one's lifetime; before one's death
- 结局 jiéjú ending; outcome
- 巧合 qiǎohé coincidence; coincidental
- 里程碑 lǐchéngbēi milestone
- 降临 jiànglín to arrive; to descend
- 络绎不绝 luòyìbùjué in an endless stream; continuously
- 经久不息 jīngjiǔbùxī to continue for a long time without stopping
- 没完没了 méiwánméiliǎo endless; never-ending
- 空前 kōngqián unprecedented
- 前所未有 qiánsuǒwèiyǒu unprecedented; never seen before
- 史无前例 shǐwúqiánlì unprecedented
- 前无古人 qiánwúgǔrén unprecedented; unparalleled in history
Reasoning and truth Chapter 56 · 28 words
- 可疑 kěyí suspicious; questionable
- 理会 lǐhuì to pay attention to; to take notice of; to understand
- 见解 jiànjiě opinion; view; insight
- 视角 shìjiǎo perspective; angle of view
- 理智 lǐzhì reason; rational; sensible
- 明智 míngzhì wise; sensible
- 讲理 jiǎnglǐ to be reasonable; to reason things out
- 理所当然 lǐsuǒdāngrán as a matter of course; only natural
- 可想而知 kěxiǎng'érzhī easy to imagine; as one can imagine
- 假定 jiǎdìng to assume; to suppose
- 考量 kǎoliáng to consider; consideration
- 权衡 quánhéng to weigh; to balance
- 审视 shěnshì to examine closely; to scrutinise
- 解析 jiěxī to analyse; to parse
- 揭示 jiēshì to reveal; to disclose; to indicate
- 鉴别 jiànbié to distinguish; to appraise; to identify
- 求证 qiúzhèng to seek verification; to verify
- 确信 quèxìn to be convinced; to firmly believe
- 确凿 quèzáo conclusive; irrefutable
- 论证 lùnzhèng to demonstrate; to argue; argumentation
- 评判 píngpàn to judge; to evaluate
- 批判 pīpàn to criticise; to critique
- 情理 qínglǐ reason and human feelings; common sense
- 是非 shìfēi right and wrong; disputes
- 实事求是 shíshìqiúshì to seek truth from facts; to be realistic
- 理直气壮 lǐzhíqìzhuàng to be confident and forceful because one is in the right
- 马后炮 mǎhòupào belated advice; hindsight criticism
- 实体 shítǐ entity; physical body; brick-and-mortar
Conscience and values Chapter 57 · 28 words
- 良心 liángxīn conscience
- 人性 rénxìng human nature; humanity
- 人道 réndào humanitarian; humane; humanity
- 价值观 jiàzhíguān values; value system
- 坚信 jiānxìn to firmly believe
- 可贵 kěguì valuable; commendable
- 难能可贵 nánnéngkěguì commendable; precious because it is difficult to achieve
- 可耻 kěchǐ shameful; disgraceful
- 美德 měidé virtue
- 品德 pǐndé moral character; virtue
- 伦理 lúnlǐ ethics; morality
- 节制 jiézhì to restrain; to control; moderation
- 适量 shìliàng appropriate amount; moderate
- 开明 kāimíng enlightened; open-minded
- 廉洁 liánjié honest and clean; incorruptible
- 廉正 liánzhèng honest and upright; incorruptible
- 楷模 kǎimó model; exemplar
- 赏识 shǎngshí to appreciate; to recognise someone's worth
- 铭记 míngjì to engrave in one's memory; to remember deeply
- 励志 lìzhì to inspire; motivational; to set one's ambition
- 觉悟 juéwù consciousness; awareness; to come to realise
- 觉醒 juéxǐng to awaken; awakening
- 检讨 jiǎntǎo to examine one's mistakes; self-criticism; review
- 谴责 qiǎnzé to condemn; to denounce
- 见利忘义 jiànlìwàngyì to forget morality at the sight of profit
- 灵魂 línghún soul; spirit; essence
- 深入人心 shēnrùrénxīn to be deeply rooted in people’s hearts; to win deep popular support
- 抹杀 mǒshā to deny; to obliterate; to write off
Insight and attention Chapter 58 · 28 words
- 念头 niàntou thought; idea; intention
- 留心 liúxīn to pay attention; to be careful
- 留意 liúyì to pay attention; to take notice
- 困惑 kùnhuò confused; puzzled; to puzzle
- 迷惑 míhuò confused; to confuse
- 谜 mí riddle; mystery
- 谜底 mídǐ answer to a riddle; truth behind a mystery
- 谜团 mítuán mystery; enigma
- 明朗 mínglǎng clear; bright; optimistic
- 灵感 línggǎn inspiration
- 灵机一动 língjīyídòng to have a sudden inspiration; to hit upon an idea
- 领略 lǐnglüè to appreciate; to experience
- 领悟 lǐngwù to comprehend; to realise
- 聚焦 jùjiāo to focus on; to bring into focus
- 聚精会神 jùjīnghuìshén to concentrate fully; with rapt attention
- 脑海 nǎohǎi mind; one's thoughts or memory
- 敏锐 mǐnruì keen; sharp; acute
- 启迪 qǐdí to enlighten; to inspire
- 深思 shēnsī to ponder deeply; deep thought
- 精华 jīnghuá essence; best part
- 精髓 jīngsuǐ essence; quintessence
- 精妙 jīngmiào exquisite; ingenious; subtle
- 境界 jìngjiè realm; state; level of attainment
- 举足轻重 jǔzúqīngzhòng pivotal; to carry great weight
- 耐人寻味 nàirénxúnwèi thought-provoking; intriguing
- 深奥 shēn'ào profound; abstruse
- 深沉 shēnchén deep; profound; reserved
- 深邃 shēnsuì profound; deep; abstruse
Perspectives and bias Chapter 59 · 29 words
- 将就 jiāngjiu to make do; to put up with
- 偏爱 piān'ài to favour; to be partial to
- 偏向 piānxiàng tendency; inclination; to be partial towards
- 偏见 piānjiàn prejudice; bias
- 偏 piān biased; partial; to deviate; rather
- 盲目 mángmù blind; aimless
- 奇妙 qímiào wonderful; marvellous; subtle and ingenious
- 奇特 qítè peculiar; unusual; distinctive
- 离奇 líqí bizarre; strange; extraordinary
- 蹊跷 qīqiao suspicious; odd; fishy
- 莫名其妙 mòmíngqímiào inexplicable; baffling
- 纳闷儿 nàmènr to feel puzzled; to be bewildered
- 难以置信 nányǐzhìxìn unbelievable; hard to believe
- 离谱儿 lípǔr outrageous; absurd; unreasonable
- 见仁见智 jiànrénjiànzhì opinions differ; views vary from person to person
- 视野 shìyě field of vision; perspective
- 情商 qíngshāng emotional intelligence
- 品味 pǐnwèi to taste; to savour; taste; aesthetic judgement
- 品位 pǐnwèi taste; quality; aesthetic level
- 可观 kěguān considerable; substantial
- 美中不足 měizhōngbùzú minor flaw in an otherwise good thing
- 名副其实 míngfùqíshí to be worthy of the name; true to its name
- 牢记 láojì to keep firmly in mind; to remember well
- 雷同 léitóng to be identical or overly similar
- 空想 kōngxiǎng fantasy; to fantasise
- 教条 jiàotiáo dogma; doctrinaire
- 僵化 jiānghuà to become rigid; to ossify
- 刻舟求剑 kèzhōuqiújiàn to act rigidly without regard to changing circumstances
- 井底之蛙 jǐngdǐzhīwā a frog at the bottom of a well; someone with a narrow outlook
Culture and ritual Chapter 60 · 35 words
- 吉利 jílì auspicious; lucky; propitious
- 吉祥物 jíxiángwù mascot
- 佳节 jiājié festive occasion; festival
- 狂欢 kuánghuān to revel; revelry; carnival
- 嘉年华 jiāniánhuá carnival
- 燃放 ránfàng to set off; to let off
- 庙 miào temple
- 庙会 miàohuì temple fair
- 纪念碑 jìniànbēi monument; memorial
- 墓 mù grave; tomb
- 墓地 mùdì cemetery; graveyard
- 墓碑 mùbēi gravestone; tombstone
- 埋葬 máizàng to bury; to put to rest
- 扫墓 sǎomù to visit and clean a grave; to pay respects at a grave
- 祭 jì to offer sacrifice; to hold a memorial rite; to bring out
- 祭奠 jìdiàn to hold a memorial ceremony; to pay tribute to the dead
- 祭祀 jìsì to offer sacrifices; sacrificial rites
- 缅怀 miǎnhuái to cherish the memory of; to commemorate
- 祈祷 qídǎo to pray
- 虔诚 qiánchéng devout; sincere; reverent
- 神圣 shénshèng sacred; holy; solemn
- 菩萨 púsà bodhisattva; merciful person
- 僧人 sēngrén monk
- 君子 jūnzǐ gentleman; person of integrity
- 圣贤 shèngxián sages and worthies; wise and virtuous people
- 神仙 shénxiān immortal; deity; carefree person
- 魔法 mófǎ magic
- 魔力 mólì magic power; charm; fascination
- 魔鬼 móguǐ devil; demon
- 末日 mòrì doomsday; the end
- 忌讳 jìhuì taboo; to avoid as taboo; scruple
- 禁忌 jìnjì taboo; contraindication; to forbid
- 节气 jiéqì solar term
- 年画 niánhuà New Year picture; traditional New Year print
- 失传 shīchuán to be lost; no longer handed down
Reviews and paperwork Chapter 61 · 30 words
- 凭证 píngzhèng voucher; proof; documentary evidence
- 签署 qiānshǔ to sign; to formally sign
- 牌照 páizhào licence; permit
- 生效 shēngxiào to take effect
- 失效 shīxiào to become invalid; to lose effectiveness
- 申领 shēnlǐng to apply for and receive; to claim
- 申报 shēnbào to declare; to report; to submit for approval
- 申办 shēnbàn to bid for; to apply to host or undertake
- 上报 shàngbào to report to a higher authority
- 请示 qǐngshì to ask for instructions; request instructions
- 审 shěn to examine; to interrogate; to try a case
- 审核 shěnhé to review; to verify
- 审查 shěnchá to examine; to review; to censor
- 审批 shěnpī to examine and approve; approval
- 审定 shěndìng to examine and approve; to finalise after review
- 审计 shěnjì to audit; audit
- 评审 píngshěn to review; to evaluate; reviewer
- 评定 píngdìng to evaluate; to assess; assessment
- 判定 pàndìng to judge; to determine
- 认证 rènzhèng to authenticate; to certify
- 年报 niánbào annual report
- 纪要 jìyào minutes; written summary of a meeting
- 名义 míngyì name; nominal; pretext
- 免除 miǎnchú to exempt; to remove; to relieve from
- 排查 páichá to investigate and check; to screen
- 监控 jiānkòng to monitor; monitoring
- 监视 jiānshì to monitor; to keep watch on; to surveil
- 监察 jiānchá to supervise; to inspect; supervision
- 监管 jiānguǎn to supervise and manage; regulation
- 视察 shìchá to inspect; to make an official inspection
Timing and frequency Chapter 62 · 24 words
- 即可 jíkě then may; can immediately
- 尽早 jǐnzǎo as early as possible
- 及早 jízǎo as early as possible; at an early date
- 届时 jièshí at that time; when the time comes
- 恰巧 qiàqiǎo by chance; as it happens
- 猛然 měngrán suddenly; abruptly
- 连夜 liányè overnight; through the night
- 时时 shíshí constantly; at all times
- 时而 shí'ér from time to time; sometimes
- 连连 liánlián again and again; repeatedly
- 接二连三 jiē'èrliánsān one after another; in succession
- 频频 pínpín repeatedly; frequently
- 三番五次 sānfānwǔcì repeatedly; again and again
- 屡次 lǚcì repeatedly; time and again
- 屡屡 lǚlǚ repeatedly; time and again
- 屡 lǚ repeatedly; time and again
- 尚未 shàngwèi not yet
- 尚 shàng still; yet; even; to value
- 迄今 qìjīn so far; to date; up to now
- 历来 lìlái always; consistently; throughout history
- 就此 jiùcǐ at this point; hereby; thereupon
- 日趋 rìqū to become increasingly; increasingly
- 年均 niánjūn annual average; average per year
- 难得一见 nándéyíjiàn rarely seen; hard to come by
Manner and effort Chapter 63 · 24 words
- 拼命 pīnmìng to risk one’s life; desperately
- 尽情 jìnqíng to one's heart's content; freely
- 径直 jìngzhí straight; directly
- 就地 jiùdì on the spot; locally
- 就近 jiùjìn nearby; at the nearest convenient place
- 牢牢 láoláo firmly; tightly
- 略微 lüèwēi slightly; somewhat
- 略 lüè slightly; briefly; to omit
- 急剧 jíjù rapid; sharp; drastic
- 极力 jílì to do one's utmost; vigorously; with every effort
- 竭力 jiélì to try one's utmost; with all one's might
- 如实 rúshí truthfully; as things really are
- 实地 shídì on-site; field
- 刻意 kèyì deliberately; intentionally
- 强行 qiángxíng forcibly; by force
- 津津有味 jīnjīnyǒuwèi with great interest; with relish
- 目不转睛 mùbùzhuǎnjīng to stare fixedly; without blinking
- 轻而易举 qīng'éryìjǔ easy; with no difficulty
- 恰到好处 qiàdàohǎochù perfectly appropriate; just right
- 恰如其分 qiàrúqífèn proper; fitting; to the right degree
- 全方位 quánfāngwèi all-round; comprehensive
- 全身心 quánshēnxīn wholeheartedly; with one's whole body and mind
- 全心全意 quánxīnquányì wholeheartedly; with complete devotion
- 竞相 jìngxiāng one after another; to vie with one another
Modality and scope Chapter 64 · 24 words
- 没准儿 méizhǔnr perhaps; maybe; not certain
- 碰巧 pèngqiǎo by chance; coincidentally
- 难怪 nánguài no wonder; not surprising; understandable
- 可不是 kěbúshi exactly; isn't that so
- 偏偏 piānpiān unexpectedly; deliberately; just so happens that
- 禁不住 jīnbuzhù cannot help; unable to restrain oneself
- 免不了 miǎnbuliǎo unavoidably; cannot avoid
- 少不了 shǎobuliǎo cannot do without; inevitably involves
- 势必 shìbì inevitably; bound to
- 稍稍 shāoshāo slightly; a little
- 尽 jǐn to the greatest extent; to try one's utmost
- 皆 jiē all; every
- 均 jūn all; equally; uniformly
- 任意 rènyì arbitrarily; at will; random
- 擅自 shànzì without authorisation; on one's own initiative
- 竟 jìng unexpectedly; actually; surprisingly
- 绝 jué absolutely; to cut off; exhausted
- 兼 jiān to hold two or more roles; concurrently; also
- 侥幸 jiǎoxìng lucky by chance; fluke
- 莫非 mòfēi could it be that; is it possible that
- 尚且 shàngqiě even; still
- 颇 pō quite; rather; considerably
- 良 liáng quite; very; much
- 区区 qūqū mere; trifling; just
Links and measures Chapter 65 · 27 words
- 譬如 pìrú for example; such as
- 若 ruò if; as if
- 若是 ruòshì if; in the event that
- 若干 ruògān several; a certain number of
- 假使 jiǎshǐ if; suppose
- 免得 miǎnde lest; so as to avoid
- 宁可 nìngkě would rather; would sooner
- 加之 jiāzhī in addition; moreover
- 况且 kuàngqiě moreover; besides
- 且 qiě and; moreover
- 鉴于 jiànyú in view of; considering that
- 连同 liántóng together with; along with
- 继 jì following; after
- 继而 jì'ér subsequently; thereupon
- 临 lín to face; to approach; at the time of
- 经 jīng to pass through; to undergo; after
- 介于 jièyú to be between; to lie between
- 枚 méi classifier for coins, medals, stamps, etc.
- 立方米 lìfāngmǐ cubic metre
- 亩 mǔ mu; a unit of land area
- 马力 mǎlì horsepower
- 人次 réncì person-times; visits counted by number of people
- 寥寥无几 liáoliáowújǐ very few; scanty
- 缕 lǚ measure word for strands, wisps, or threads
- 暨 jì and; as well as
- 乃 nǎi to be; namely; therefore
- 乃至 nǎizhì and even; to the extent of