HSK 9 · 1,811 words
HSK 9 words
The full HSK 9 vocabulary list, 60 chapters by topic: meaning, pinyin, pronunciation, stroke order and example phrases for every word.
Body and looks Chapter 1 · 42 words
- 嘴唇 zuǐchún lips
- 膝盖 xīgài knee
- 胸膛 xiōngtáng chest
- 手脚 shǒujiǎo hands and feet; actions; tricks
- 手腕 shǒuwàn wrist; skillful means; tactics
- 手掌 shǒuzhǎng palm of the hand
- 四肢 sìzhī limbs; the four limbs
- 肢体 zhītǐ limbs; body; physical
- 五官 wǔguān facial features; sense organs
- 皱纹 zhòuwén wrinkle; crease lines
- 秃 tū bald; bare
- 剃 tì to shave
- 壮 zhuàng strong; sturdy; to strengthen
- 外貌 wàimào appearance; looks
- 长相 zhǎngxiàng appearance; looks
- 相貌 xiàngmào appearance; looks
- 英俊 yīngjùn handsome
- 性感 xìnggǎn sexy; having sex appeal
- 修长 xiūcháng slender; long and graceful
- 秀美 xiùměi elegant and beautiful
- 优雅 yōuyǎ elegant; graceful
- 体态 tǐtài posture; physical bearing; figure
- 姿态 zītài posture; attitude; stance
- 仪表 yíbiǎo appearance; bearing; instrument
- 眨眼 zhǎyǎn to blink; in the blink of an eye
- 眼神 yǎnshén look in one's eyes; expression in the eyes
- 眼色 yǎnsè a meaningful glance; signal given by the eyes
- 直视 zhíshì to look directly at; to face up to
- 仰望 yǎngwàng to look up at; to admire
- 眺望 tiàowàng to gaze into the distance; to look out over
- 嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff
- 嗅觉 xiùjué sense of smell
- 咽喉 yānhóu throat; strategic passage
- 臀 tún buttocks; hip
- 指纹 zhǐwén fingerprint
- 血脉 xuèmài blood vessels; lineage
- 知觉 zhījué consciousness; perception; sensation
- 体魄 tǐpò physique; physical constitution
- 挺拔 tǐngbá upright and graceful; tall and straight; forceful
- 威风 wēifēng imposing manner; prestige; impressive
- 凶恶 xiōng'è vicious; ferocious; evil-looking
- 松弛 sōngchí slack; relaxed; loose
Clothes and things Chapter 2 · 17 words
- 衣裳 yīshang clothes; clothing
- 制服 zhìfú uniform
- 靴子 xuēzi boots
- 首饰 shǒushì jewellery; ornaments
- 梳子 shūzi comb
- 手帕 shǒupà handkerchief
- 帐篷 zhàngpeng tent
- 睡袋 shuìdài sleeping bag
- 罩 zhào cover; shade; to cover
- 易拉罐 yìlāguàn pull-tab can; aluminium can
- 算盘 suànpán abacus; calculations; plan
- 玩意儿 wányìr thing; gadget; stuff
- 随身 suíshēn carried with one; personal
- 装扮 zhuāngbàn to dress up; attire; to adorn
- 遗失 yíshī to lose; to mislay
- 珍藏 zhēncáng to treasure; to keep carefully; treasured collection
- 遗物 yíwù relic; belongings left behind
Home and daily life Chapter 3 · 24 words
- 位子 wèizi seat; place; position
- 毯子 tǎnzi blanket
- 水龙头 shuǐlóngtóu tap; faucet
- 微波炉 wēibōlú microwave oven
- 天花板 tiānhuābǎn ceiling
- 枕 zhěn to rest one’s head on; to use as a pillow
- 卧 wò to lie down; to recline
- 洗涤 xǐdí to wash; to cleanse
- 熨 yùn to iron; to press clothes
- 整洁 zhěngjié neat; tidy; clean and orderly
- 一干二净 yìgān'èrjìng thoroughly; completely
- 温馨 wēnxīn warm and cosy; heart-warming
- 住处 zhùchù residence; dwelling; place to stay
- 作息 zuòxī work and rest routine
- 自理 zìlǐ to take care of oneself; self-care
- 灶 zào stove; kitchen range
- 烟囱 yāncōng chimney; smokestack
- 蚊帐 wénzhàng mosquito net
- 摇篮 yáolán cradle; birthplace
- 盏 zhǎn measure word for lamps, lights, cups, etc.
- 席 xí seat; mat; banquet; classifier for banquets or speeches
- 屋檐 wūyán eaves
- 足不出户 zúbùchūhù to stay at home; without leaving home
- 污秽 wūhuì filthy; obscene; filth
Food and taste Chapter 4 · 31 words
- 虾 xiā shrimp; prawn
- 蒜 suàn garlic
- 芝麻 zhīma sesame; trivial matter
- 枣 zǎo jujube; Chinese date
- 椰子 yēzi coconut
- 丸子 wánzi ball-shaped food; meatball
- 馅 xiàn filling; stuffing
- 调料 tiáoliào seasoning; condiment
- 作料 zuòliao seasoning; condiment
- 香料 xiāngliào spice; seasoning
- 香油 xiāngyóu sesame oil
- 味精 wèijīng monosodium glutamate; MSG
- 素 sù vegetarian; plain; simple
- 素食 sùshí vegetarian food; vegetarian diet
- 水产 shuǐchǎn aquatic products
- 滋味 zīwèi flavour; taste; feeling
- 鲜美 xiānměi delicious; fresh and tasty
- 油腻 yóunì greasy; oily; slick
- 腥 xīng fishy-smelling; rank
- 贪吃 tānchī gluttonous; fond of eating
- 夜宵 yèxiāo late-night snack
- 享用 xiǎngyòng to enjoy; to partake of
- 淘 táo to wash in water; to search out; to buy selectively
- 榨 zhà to press; to squeeze; to extract
- 蒸 zhēng to steam; steam
- 蘸 zhàn to dip; to soak slightly in liquid
- 涮 shuàn to rinse; to cook briefly in boiling liquid; to trick
- 熏 xūn to smoke; to fumigate; to suffuse
- 酥 sū crisp; flaky; numb; soft
- 添加剂 tiānjiājì additive
- 喜糖 xǐtáng wedding sweets; wedding candy
Family and close ones Chapter 5 · 33 words
- 姓氏 xìngshì surname; family name
- 祖父 zǔfù paternal grandfather; grandfather
- 祖母 zǔmǔ grandmother; paternal grandmother
- 岳父 yuèfù father-in-law
- 岳母 yuèmǔ mother-in-law
- 双胞胎 shuāngbāotāi twins
- 丫头 yātou girl; lass; little girl
- 子孙 zǐsūn descendants; offspring
- 养活 yǎnghuo to support; to feed; to keep alive
- 养育 yǎngyù to raise; to bring up; to nurture
- 疼爱 téngài to love dearly; to dote on
- 孝顺 xiàoshùn filial; to be filial
- 孝敬 xiàojìng to show filial respect; to support/respect one's elders
- 探望 tànwàng to visit; to call on
- 探亲 tànqīn to visit relatives
- 团聚 tuánjù to reunite; reunion
- 作客 zuòkè to be a guest
- 友人 yǒurén friend
- 要好 yàohǎo to be close; on good terms
- 知己 zhījǐ confidant; intimate friend; one who understands you
- 缘分 yuánfèn fate; affinity that brings people together
- 血缘 xuèyuán blood relationship; consanguinity
- 祖籍 zǔjí ancestral home; place of origin
- 祖传 zǔchuán handed down from ancestors; hereditary
- 祖宗 zǔzong ancestors; forebears
- 子弟 zǐdì sons and younger brothers; children of a particular group
- 喜酒 xǐjiǔ wedding feast; wedding banquet
- 天伦之乐 tiānlúnzhīlè joy of family life
- 天长地久 tiānchángdìjiǔ everlasting; enduring forever
- 形影不离 xíngyǐngbùlí inseparable; always together
- 朝夕相处 zhāoxīxiāngchǔ to spend all one's time together; to be in close daily contact
- 葬 zàng to bury; to inter
- 葬礼 zànglǐ funeral
Joy and ease Chapter 6 · 26 words
- 爽 shuǎng comfortable; refreshed; frank
- 舒畅 shūchàng comfortable; relaxed and happy
- 顺心 shùnxīn satisfactory; to one's liking
- 甜蜜 tiánmì sweet; happy; blissful
- 喜悦 xǐyuè joy; delight
- 欣喜 xīnxǐ delighted; joyful
- 兴致 xìngzhì interest; enthusiasm
- 着迷 zháomí to be fascinated; to be captivated
- 陶醉 táozuì to be intoxicated with; to be immersed in
- 享 xiǎng to enjoy; to be entitled to
- 愉悦 yúyuè joyful; pleasant
- 欣慰 xīnwèi gratified; comforted
- 自在 zìzai free and easy; at ease; comfortable
- 无忧无虑 wúyōuwúlǜ carefree; free from worries
- 兴高采烈 xìnggāocǎiliè in high spirits; elated
- 喜出望外 xǐchūwàngwài to be overjoyed by unexpected good news
- 喜洋洋 xǐyángyáng beaming with joy; jubilant
- 心甘情愿 xīngānqíngyuàn willingly; gladly and without reluctance
- 洋溢 yángyì to brim with; to be permeated with
- 振奋 zhènfèn inspiring; heartening; to inspire
- 正能量 zhèngnéngliàng positive energy; positive influence or attitude
- 朝气蓬勃 zhāoqìpéngbó full of youthful energy; vigorous and energetic
- 赞叹 zàntàn to exclaim in admiration; to praise
- 受宠若惊 shòuchǒngruòjīng to be overwhelmed by favour; flattered and surprised
- 怡然自得 yíránzìdé content and at ease; pleased with oneself
- 瞻仰 zhānyǎng to pay reverent respect to; to look at with reverence
Anxiety and shame Chapter 7 · 26 words
- 吓唬 xiàhu to scare; to intimidate
- 吓人 xiàrén frightening; scary
- 叹气 tànqì to sigh
- 心慌 xīnhuāng flustered; panicky
- 忧虑 yōulǜ to worry; anxiety; concern
- 羞愧 xiūkuì ashamed; abashed
- 羞耻 xiūchǐ shameful; ashamed
- 镇静 zhènjìng calm; composed; to calm down
- 镇定 zhèndìng calm; composed; to calm down
- 振作 zhènzuò to pull oneself together; to cheer up; spirited
- 受惊 shòujīng to be frightened; to be startled
- 惋惜 wǎnxī to regret; to feel sorry
- 心事 xīnshì worries; something on one’s mind
- 心病 xīnbìng a worry; a psychological burden
- 畏惧 wèijù to fear; to dread
- 畏缩 wèisuō to shrink back; to flinch
- 压抑 yāyì to repress; oppressive; stifling
- 宣泄 xuānxiè to vent; to let out
- 眼红 yǎnhóng jealous; envious; covetous
- 诱惑 yòuhuò to tempt; temptation
- 坦然 tǎnrán calm; composed
- 提心吊胆 tíxīndiàodǎn to be very anxious; to be on tenterhooks
- 心急如焚 xīnjírúfén burning with anxiety; extremely anxious
- 自责 zìzé to blame oneself; self-reproach
- 震撼 zhènhàn to shock deeply; to shake; deeply moving
- 自卑 zìbēi self-abased; to feel inferior
Sorrow and resentment Chapter 8 · 25 words
- 喜怒哀乐 xǐnù'āilè joy, anger, sorrow and happiness; emotions
- 心酸 xīnsuān sad; grieved; bitter feeling
- 消沉 xiāochén depressed; downcast; dispirited
- 郁闷 yùmèn depressed; gloomy; frustrated
- 忧郁 yōuyù melancholy; gloomy
- 忧愁 yōuchóu sorrowful; melancholy
- 抑郁 yìyù depressed; melancholy
- 无精打采 wújīngdǎcǎi listless; dispirited
- 泄气 xièqì to lose heart; to feel discouraged
- 痛心 tòngxīn distressed; grieved
- 呜咽 wūyè to sob; to whimper
- 同感 tónggǎn same feeling; shared sentiment
- 真情 zhēnqíng true feelings; genuine emotion
- 心意 xīnyì kind thought; intention; feeling
- 许愿 xǔyuàn to make a wish
- 喜好 xǐhào liking; preference; to like
- 厌倦 yànjuàn to be weary of; to be tired of
- 厌烦 yànfán to be fed up with; to be annoyed by
- 厌恶 yànwù to loathe; to detest
- 嫌弃 xiánqì to dislike; to look down on; to reject with disdain
- 怨气 yuànqì grievance; resentment
- 怨恨 yuànhèn to resent bitterly; resentment
- 依依不舍 yīyībùshě reluctant to part; unwilling to leave
- 辛酸 xīnsuān bitter hardship; painful experience
- 追悼 zhuīdào to mourn; to hold a memorial for
Integrity and Dignity Chapter 9 · 31 words
- 守信 shǒuxìn to keep one’s word; trustworthy
- 坦率 tǎnshuài frank; candid
- 坦诚 tǎnchéng honest and open; frank
- 爽快 shuǎngkuai straightforward; candid; refreshed
- 真心 zhēnxīn sincerity; genuine intention; genuinely
- 真挚 zhēnzhì sincere; genuine; heartfelt
- 由衷 yóuzhōng heartfelt; sincere; from the bottom of one's heart
- 衷心 zhōngxīn heartfelt; sincere
- 心安理得 xīn'ānlǐdé with a clear conscience; feeling justified
- 算数 suànshù to count as valid; to keep one's word
- 信誉 xìnyù reputation; credibility
- 正直 zhèngzhí upright; honest; honourable
- 正气 zhèngqì upright spirit; moral integrity
- 自尊 zìzūn self-respect; self-esteem
- 尊严 zūnyán dignity
- 体面 tǐmiàn decent; dignified; respectable; face
- 郑重 zhèngzhòng solemn; serious; earnest
- 正经 zhèngjing serious; proper; decent; respectable
- 言行 yánxíng words and deeds; speech and conduct
- 一言一行 yìyányìxíng every word and deed
- 所作所为 suǒzuòsuǒwéi one's deeds; conduct; actions
- 以身作则 yǐshēnzuòzé to set an example by one’s own conduct
- 致敬 zhìjìng to pay tribute; to salute
- 忠诚 zhōngchéng loyal; faithful
- 忠实 zhōngshí faithful; loyal; true to
- 忠心 zhōngxīn loyalty; devotion
- 忠于 zhōngyú to be loyal to; to stay true to
- 忠贞 zhōngzhēn loyal and steadfast; faithful
- 知足 zhīzú to be content; contented
- 斩钉截铁 zhǎndīngjiétiě resolute and decisive; firm and categorical
- 庄重 zhuāngzhòng solemn; dignified
Will and Temperament Chapter 10 · 33 words
- 性情 xìngqíng temperament; disposition
- 心眼儿 xīnyǎnr shrewdness; intention; consideration
- 心肠 xīncháng heart; disposition; character
- 天性 tiānxìng nature; innate character
- 外向 wàixiàng outgoing; outward-oriented
- 稳重 wěnzhòng steady; mature; sober
- 稳健 wěnjiàn steady and sound; prudent
- 务实 wùshí pragmatic; practical; to deal with matters practically
- 辛勤 xīnqín hard-working; diligent
- 毅力 yìlì perseverance; willpower
- 执着 zhízhuó persistent; dedicated; attached
- 自立 zìlì to stand on one’s own; to be independent
- 野心 yěxīn ambition
- 志气 zhìqì ambition; backbone; determination
- 要强 yàoqiáng eager to excel; strong-willed
- 潇洒 xiāosǎ carefree; elegant and unrestrained
- 小心翼翼 xiǎoxīnyìyì cautiously; very carefully
- 严谨 yánjǐn rigorous; precise; careful
- 一丝不苟 yìsībùgǒu meticulous; scrupulous
- 心灵手巧 xīnlíngshǒuqiǎo clever and skilful with one's hands
- 心胸 xīnxiōng breadth of mind; tolerance; heart
- 质朴 zhìpǔ plain and sincere; simple and unadorned
- 中庸 zhōngyōng the Doctrine of the Mean; moderation
- 知足常乐 zhīzúchánglè contentment brings lasting happiness
- 一心一意 yìxīnyíyì wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
- 踊跃 yǒngyuè enthusiastic; eager; actively
- 勇往直前 yǒngwǎngzhíqián to advance bravely; to press forward courageously
- 自力更生 zìlìgēngshēng to rely on one’s own efforts; self-reliance
- 自强不息 zìqiángbùxī to strive constantly for self-improvement
- 水滴石穿 shuǐdīshíchuān constant dripping wears away stone; persistence brings success
- 愚公移山 yúgōngyíshān Yu Gong moves mountains; perseverance can overcome difficulties
- 足智多谋 zúzhìduōmóu resourceful; full of wisdom and strategy
- 作风 zuòfēng style of work; conduct
Manners and Treatment Chapter 11 · 34 words
- 友善 yǒushàn friendly; amicable
- 体谅 tǐliàng to understand; to show consideration for
- 体贴 tǐtiē considerate; thoughtful; to show consideration
- 着想 zhuóxiǎng to consider; to think for someone's sake
- 推辞 tuīcí to decline; to refuse politely
- 顺从 shùncóng to submit; to be obedient
- 挑剔 tiāoti to nitpick; to be picky
- 小看 xiǎokàn to look down on; to underestimate
- 炫耀 xuànyào to show off; to flaunt
- 顽皮 wánpí naughty; mischievous; playful
- 幼稚 yòuzhì childish; immature
- 俗 sú vulgar; common; popular
- 庸俗 yōngsú vulgar; tacky; commonplace
- 野蛮 yěmán savage; barbaric; rough
- 为人 wéirén conduct oneself; personality
- 文雅 wényǎ refined; elegant; cultured
- 素养 sùyǎng quality; accomplishment; literacy
- 殷勤 yīnqín attentive; solicitous
- 讨好 tǎohǎo to curry favour with; to ingratiate oneself with
- 迎合 yínghé to cater to; to pander to
- 推崇 tuīchóng to esteem highly; to advocate
- 无可厚非 wúkěhòufēi not blameworthy; understandable
- 无动于衷 wúdòngyúzhōng indifferent; unmoved; apathetic
- 无私 wúsī selfless
- 无微不至 wúwēibúzhì meticulous and thoughtful; in every possible way
- 牺牲 xīshēng to sacrifice; sacrifice
- 推卸 tuīxiè to shirk; to evade responsibility
- 玩弄 wánnòng to play with; to manipulate; to toy with
- 唾弃 tuòqì to spurn; to reject with contempt
- 袖手旁观 xiùshǒupángguān to stand by and do nothing
- 指手画脚 zhǐshǒuhuàjiǎo to gesticulate and criticise; to boss people around
- 张扬 zhāngyáng to make public; showy; ostentatious
- 纵容 zòngróng to indulge; to connive at; to tolerate wrongdoing
- 走过场 zǒuguòchǎng to go through the motions; to do something perfunctorily
Character Flaws Chapter 12 · 31 words
- 贪 tān to covet; greedy
- 贪婪 tānlán greedy; avaricious
- 自私 zìsī selfish
- 偷懒 tōulǎn slack off; shirk work
- 顽固 wángù stubborn; obstinate; persistent
- 退缩 tuìsuō to shrink back; to flinch
- 愚蠢 yúchǔn foolish; stupid
- 虚荣 xūróng vanity; vain
- 虚伪 xūwěi hypocritical; false
- 自负 zìfù conceited; arrogant
- 自满 zìmǎn complacent; self-satisfied
- 自以为是 zìyǐwéishì self-righteous; to think oneself always right
- 耍赖 shuǎlài to act shamelessly; to refuse to admit defeat
- 随心所欲 suíxīnsuǒyù to do as one pleases
- 无耻 wúchǐ shameless; disgraceful
- 无理 wúlǐ unreasonable; irrational
- 无情 wúqíng ruthless; heartless; merciless
- 狭隘 xiá'ài narrow; narrow-minded
- 嚣张 xiāozhāng arrogant; aggressive; overbearing
- 小人 xiǎorén petty person; mean person; villain
- 邪 xié evil; irregular; heretical
- 邪恶 xié'è evil; wicked
- 凶 xiōng fierce; ominous; violent
- 凶狠 xiōnghěn ruthless; fierce; savage
- 凶猛 xiōngměng fierce; violent; ferocious
- 凶残 xiōngcán cruel; brutal; savage
- 一毛不拔 yìmáobùbá stingy; unwilling to spend even a penny
- 损人利己 sǔnrénlìjǐ to harm others for one's own benefit
- 颓废 tuífèi decadent; dispirited; dejected
- 朝三暮四 zhāosānmùsì to be fickle; to change one's mind constantly
- 肆无忌惮 sìwújìdàn unscrupulous; unrestrained
Illnesses and symptoms Chapter 13 · 28 words
- 蛀牙 zhùyá tooth decay; decayed tooth; cavity
- 咽 yàn to swallow
- 痰 tán phlegm; sputum
- 唾液 tuòyè saliva
- 鲜血 xiānxuè fresh blood; blood
- 肿瘤 zhǒngliú tumour; neoplasm
- 糖尿病 tángniàobìng diabetes
- 瞎 xiā blind; blindly; recklessly
- 哑 yǎ mute; hoarse
- 虚弱 xūruò weak; feeble
- 衰弱 shuāiruò weak; feeble; weakened
- 衰竭 shuāijié to fail; to become exhausted
- 跳动 tiàodòng to beat; to pulsate; to jump
- 胀 zhàng to swell; swollen; bloated
- 涨 zhàng to swell; to expand; to feel bloated
- 窒息 zhìxī to suffocate; suffocation
- 晕头转向 yūntóuzhuànxiàng dizzy and disoriented; utterly confused
- 孕妇 yùnfù pregnant woman
- 胎 tāi foetus; birth; measure word for pregnancies or births
- 胎儿 tāi'ér foetus
- 先天 xiāntiān innate; congenital
- 抑郁症 yìyùzhèng depression
- 瘾 yǐn addiction; craving
- 吸毒 xīdú to take drugs; drug abuse
- 酗酒 xùjiǔ to drink excessively; alcohol abuse
- 瘫 tān to be paralysed; to collapse
- 瘫痪 tānhuàn to be paralysed; to be paralysed/shut down
- 瘟疫 wēnyì plague; epidemic
Treatment and recovery Chapter 14 · 27 words
- 诊所 zhěnsuǒ clinic; surgery
- 温度计 wēndùjì thermometer
- 药方 yàofāng prescription; remedy
- 丸 wán pill; pellet; round object
- 输液 shūyè to receive an intravenous infusion; to give an IV drip
- 输血 shūxuè to transfuse blood; to provide vital support
- 疫苗 yìmiáo vaccine
- 阳性 yángxìng positive; positive result
- 阴性 yīnxìng negative; negative result
- 休克 xiūkè shock; to go into shock
- 苏醒 sūxǐng to regain consciousness; to revive
- 治愈 zhìyù to cure; to heal
- 愈合 yùhé to heal
- 休养 xiūyǎng to recuperate; to rest and recover
- 照料 zhàoliào to look after; to take care of
- 体质 tǐzhì physical constitution; physique
- 体能 tǐnéng physical fitness; physical capacity
- 硬朗 yìnglang robust; hale and hearty; firm in style
- 养生 yǎngshēng to preserve one's health; health cultivation
- 针灸 zhēnjiǔ acupuncture and moxibustion; acupuncture
- 穴位 xuéwèi acupuncture point
- 药材 yàocái medicinal materials; medicinal herbs
- 新陈代谢 xīnchéndàixiè metabolism; renewal and replacement
- 兴奋剂 xīngfènjì stimulant; performance-enhancing drug
- 医务 yīwù medical affairs; medical work
- 移植 yízhí to transplant; to transfer; to adapt
- 遗体 yítǐ remains; body of the deceased
Games and leisure Chapter 15 · 21 words
- 玩耍 wánshuǎ to play; to have fun
- 耍 shuǎ to play; to play tricks; to wield
- 捉迷藏 zhuōmícáng hide-and-seek; to hide and evade
- 野餐 yěcān picnic; to picnic
- 烟花 yānhuā fireworks
- 新春 xīnchūn the Spring Festival; early spring
- 正月 zhēngyuè the first month of the lunar year
- 喜庆 xǐqìng festive; jubilant
- 张灯结彩 zhāngdēngjiécǎi to decorate with lanterns and coloured banners
- 消遣 xiāoqiǎn to amuse oneself; pastime
- 消磨 xiāomó to kill time; to wear away
- 悠闲 yōuxián leisurely; carefree
- 游船 yóuchuán pleasure boat; excursion boat
- 太极 tàijí tai chi; taiji
- 跳伞 tiàosǎn to parachute; skydiving
- 助威 zhùwēi to cheer for; to support by cheering
- 下半场 xiàbànchǎng second half
- 替补 tìbǔ substitute; to substitute
- 预赛 yùsài preliminary contest; preliminary round
- 王牌 wángpái trump card; ace
- 嬉笑 xīxiào to laugh and play; to giggle
Roads and travel Chapter 16 · 38 words
- 私家车 sījiāchē private car
- 顺路 shùnlù on the way; convenient route
- 沿途 yántú along the way; en route
- 中途 zhōngtú midway; halfway
- 直达 zhídá to go directly; to arrive directly
- 卧铺 wòpù sleeper berth
- 停放 tíngfàng to park; to place/station a vehicle
- 熄火 xīhuǒ to stall; to flame out; to switch off an engine
- 追尾 zhuīwěi to rear-end; a rear-end collision
- 尾气 wěiqì exhaust fumes
- 送行 sòngxíng to see someone off
- 送别 sòngbié to see off; to bid farewell
- 徒步 túbù on foot; to hike
- 转悠 zhuànyou to stroll; to wander around; to hang about
- 驻足 zhùzú to stop and linger; to halt one’s steps
- 止步 zhǐbù to stop; to go no further; to halt at
- 指引 zhǐyǐn to guide; guidance
- 走向 zǒuxiàng trend; direction; to move towards
- 越过 yuèguò cross over; surmount
- 追赶 zhuīgǎn to chase; to catch up with
- 追逐 zhuīzhú to chase; to pursue
- 迎面 yíngmiàn head-on; from the front
- 滞留 zhìliú to be stranded; to be held up; to remain stuck
- 直升机 zhíshēngjī helicopter
- 停泊 tíngbó to anchor; to moor; to berth
- 运河 yùnhé canal
- 通车 tōngchē to open to traffic
- 通畅 tōngchàng unobstructed; smooth-flowing
- 沿线 yánxiàn along a route or railway line
- 枢纽 shūniǔ hub; pivot; key link
- 四方 sìfāng the four directions; all sides
- 四面八方 sìmiànbāfāng from all directions; every quarter
- 四通八达 sìtōngbādá to extend in all directions; well connected
- 探险 tànxiǎn to explore; to go on an expedition
- 投奔 tóubèn go to sb. for shelter; seek refuge with
- 下坠 xiàzhuì to fall; to drop; to sink downward
- 辗转 zhǎnzhuǎn to go through many hands or places; to toss and turn
- 足迹 zújì footprint; trail; trace
City and places Chapter 17 · 23 words
- 寺 sì temple
- 寺庙 sìmiào temple; monastery
- 天桥 tiānqiáo overpass; footbridge
- 隧道 suìdào tunnel
- 亭子 tíngzi pavilion; gazebo
- 巷 xiàng alley; lane
- 招牌 zhāopai signboard; shop sign; signature feature
- 围墙 wéiqiáng enclosing wall; boundary wall
- 乡下 xiāngxia countryside; rural area
- 住户 zhùhù resident household; occupant
- 幢 zhuàng measure word for buildings
- 坐落 zuòluò to be situated; to be located
- 耸立 sǒnglì to tower; to stand tall
- 天堂 tiāntáng heaven; paradise
- 堂 táng hall; main room; class/session; classifier for lessons
- 坛 tán altar; jar; circle
- 庄园 zhuāngyuán manor; estate
- 园区 yuánqū park; campus; industrial zone
- 网点 wǎngdiǎn service outlet; branch; network site
- 辖区 xiáqū area under jurisdiction; administrative district
- 直辖市 zhíxiáshì municipality directly under the central government
- 宜居 yíjū liveable; suitable for living
- 闸 zhá gate; sluice; switch; brake
Water and landscapes Chapter 18 · 26 words
- 水源 shuǐyuán water source
- 温泉 wēnquán hot spring
- 溪 xī stream; brook
- 田野 tiányě field; open country; fieldwork
- 田间 tiánjiān in the fields; field
- 田园 tiányuán rural; countryside; pastoral
- 雪山 xuěshān snow-covered mountain
- 悬崖 xuányá cliff; precipice
- 峡谷 xiágǔ canyon; gorge
- 沼泽 zhǎozé swamp; marsh; wetland
- 沿岸 yán'àn coastal or riverside area; along the shore/bank
- 下游 xiàyóu downstream; lower reaches; downstream sector
- 支流 zhīliú tributary; branch stream; branch
- 源头 yuántóu source; origin
- 水域 shuǐyù waters; body of water
- 水土 shuǐtǔ water and soil; local environment
- 淌 tǎng to drip; to flow
- 溢 yì to overflow; to spill over
- 涌 yǒng to surge; to gush; to pour in
- 泻 xiè to pour down; diarrhoea
- 汹涌 xiōngyǒng turbulent; surging; to surge
- 旋涡 xuánwō vortex; whirlpool
- 淤泥 yūní silt; mud
- 秀丽 xiùlì beautiful and graceful
- 汪洋 wāngyáng vast expanse; boundless; ocean-like
- 自然界 zìránjiè the natural world; nature
Sky, weather and light Chapter 19 · 21 words
- 乌云 wūyún dark clouds
- 阴影 yīnyǐng shadow; psychological shadow
- 夕阳 xīyáng setting sun; sunset
- 晚霞 wǎnxiá sunset glow; evening clouds
- 霜 shuāng frost
- 照射 zhàoshè to shine on; to irradiate; to illuminate
- 照耀 zhàoyào to shine; to illuminate
- 蒸发 zhēngfā to evaporate; evaporation; to vanish rapidly
- 水汽 shuǐqì water vapour; moisture
- 温差 wēnchà temperature difference
- 温带 wēndài temperate zone; temperate
- 纬度 wěidù latitude
- 宇宙 yǔzhòu universe; cosmos
- 星球 xīngqiú planet; celestial body
- 行星 xíngxīng planet
- 星系 xīngxì galaxy
- 星座 xīngzuò constellation; zodiac sign
- 陨石 yǔnshí meteorite
- 曙光 shǔguāng dawn; first light; hope
- 旭日 xùrì rising sun
- 天地 tiāndì world; scope; heaven and earth
Plants and animals Chapter 20 · 40 words
- 蚊子 wénzi mosquito
- 燕子 yànzi swallow; house martin
- 鹰 yīng eagle; hawk
- 天鹅 tiān'é swan
- 猩猩 xīngxing orangutan; ape
- 野兽 yěshòu wild beast
- 爪子 zhuǎzi claw; paw
- 窝 wō nest; den; to curl up; brood
- 树干 shùgàn tree trunk
- 树梢 shùshāo treetop; tip of a tree
- 树荫 shùyīn tree shade
- 杨树 yángshù poplar tree
- 芽 yá bud; sprout
- 籽 zǐ seed
- 栽 zāi to plant; to fall down
- 栽培 zāipéi to cultivate; to grow
- 扎根 zhāgēn to take root
- 绽放 zhànfàng to bloom; to blossom; to burst forth
- 茁壮 zhuózhuàng healthy and strong; vigorous
- 喂养 wèiyǎng to feed; to raise by feeding
- 饲养 sìyǎng to raise; to rear; to keep animals
- 饲料 sìliào animal feed; fodder
- 养殖 yǎngzhí to cultivate; to breed; aquaculture/livestock farming
- 畜牧 xùmù animal husbandry; livestock farming
- 作物 zuòwù crop; cultivated plant
- 温室 wēnshì greenhouse
- 物种 wùzhǒng species
- 珍稀 zhēnxī rare and precious
- 天敌 tiāndí natural enemy
- 休眠 xiūmián to hibernate; to lie dormant; sleep mode
- 雄性 xióngxìng male; male sex
- 隐性 yǐnxìng recessive; implicit; hidden
- 杂交 zájiāo to hybridise; to crossbreed
- 微生物 wēishēngwù microorganism
- 藤蔓 téngwàn vine; creeper
- 仙鹤 xiānhè crane; immortal crane
- 驯 xùn to tame; to domesticate
- 诱饵 yòu'ěr bait; lure
- 宰 zǎi to slaughter; to swindle
- 妖怪 yāoguài monster; demon; bogeyman
Manual object actions Chapter 21 · 31 words
- 涂 tú to apply; smear; paint
- 撕 sī to tear
- 甩 shuǎi to fling; to throw off; to shift responsibility
- 拴 shuān to tie; to fasten
- 挖掘 wājué to excavate; to dig out; to tap
- 填充 tiánchōng to fill; to stuff; to populate
- 折叠 zhédié to fold; collapsible; folding
- 张贴 zhāngtiē to post; to put up
- 悬挂 xuánguà to hang; to suspend
- 退回 tuìhuí to return; to send back
- 捂 wǔ to cover; to hold over
- 掀 xiān to lift; to raise; to stir up
- 掀起 xiānqǐ to lift; to raise; to stir up
- 梳 shū to comb
- 梳理 shūlǐ to comb through; to sort out; to organise
- 削 xiāo to pare; to whittle; to shave
- 砸 zá to smash; to ruin
- 拽 zhuài to drag; to pull forcibly
- 摊 tān to spread out; stall; to share out
- 挽 wǎn to roll up; to hold by the arm; to pull back
- 投掷 tóuzhì throw; hurl
- 置 zhì to place; to put; to set aside
- 疏通 shūtōng to dredge; to clear; to smooth out
- 滋润 zīrùn moist; to nourish; to moisten
- 压榨 yāzhà to squeeze; to exploit
- 凿 záo to chisel; to bore; to dig
- 斩 zhǎn to cut; to behead; to sever decisively
- 捅 tǒng to poke; to stab; to expose
- 泄 xiè to discharge; to leak; to vent
- 绣 xiù to embroider
- 舒展 shūzhǎn to stretch; to unfold; relaxed and spacious
Body motion and posture Chapter 22 · 28 words
- 摔跤 shuāijiāo to fall down; to wrestle
- 踏 tà to step on; to tread; to set foot
- 跳跃 tiàoyuè to jump; to leap; to skip over
- 站立 zhànlì to stand; to stand upright
- 一动不动 yídòngbúdòng motionless; without moving
- 摇摆 yáobǎi to sway; to waver
- 摇晃 yáohuàng to shake; to rock; to sway
- 震 zhèn to shake; to shock; to quake
- 震动 zhèndòng to shake; to shock; to cause a stir
- 吻 wěn to kiss; kiss
- 舔 tiǎn to lick
- 扬 yáng to raise; to spread; to make known
- 托 tuō to support; to entrust; to hold up
- 倚 yǐ to lean on; to rely on
- 拄 zhǔ to lean on; to prop oneself up with
- 悬 xuán to hang; to suspend; unresolved
- 陷 xiàn to sink; to fall into; to get stuck
- 遮 zhē to cover; to block; to shield
- 遮挡 zhēdǎng to block; to obstruct; to shelter
- 遮盖 zhēgài to cover; to conceal
- 阻拦 zǔlán to obstruct; to block; to stop
- 耸 sǒng to shrug; to raise
- 驮 tuó to carry on the back
- 腾 téng to rise; to leap; to free up
- 沾 zhān to touch; to be stained with; to benefit from association
- 屹立 yìlì to stand tall; to tower; to stand firm
- 一举一动 yìjǔyídòng every move; every action
- 左顾右盼 zuǒgùyòupàn to look around anxiously or hesitantly
Materials and Substances Chapter 23 · 23 words
- 丝 sī silk thread; trace
- 丝绸 sīchóu silk
- 陶瓷 táocí ceramics; porcelain
- 橡胶 xiàngjiāo rubber
- 油漆 yóuqī paint; to paint
- 锈 xiù rust; to rust
- 水晶 shuǐjīng crystal
- 钻石 zuànshí diamond
- 岩石 yánshí rock; stone
- 炭 tàn charcoal; coal; carbonised fuel
- 竹竿 zhúgān bamboo pole
- 锡纸 xīzhǐ tin foil; aluminium foil
- 纤维 xiānwéi fibre; fiber
- 质地 zhìdì texture; quality of material
- 透气 tòuqì be breathable; allow air through
- 缩水 suōshuǐ to shrink; to be reduced
- 稀 xī thin; sparse; rare
- 细腻 xìnì delicate; exquisite; subtle
- 液晶 yèjīng liquid crystal; LCD
- 渣 zhā residue; dross; scum
- 糟粕 zāopò dross; useless residue
- 蕴藏 yùncáng to contain; to hold in store
- 皱 zhòu to wrinkle; wrinkle; crease
Shapes and Appearance Chapter 24 · 26 words
- 通红 tōnghóng completely red; flushed
- 蔚蓝 wèilán azure; deep blue
- 艳丽 yànlì bright-coloured; gorgeous
- 耀眼 yàoyǎn dazzling; brilliant
- 阴暗 yīn'àn dark; gloomy
- 响亮 xiǎngliàng loud and clear; resounding
- 图形 túxíng shape; figure; graphic form
- 线条 xiàntiáo line; contour; stroke
- 一面 yímiàn one side; one aspect; at the same time
- 直径 zhíjìng diameter
- 筒 tǒng tube; cylinder
- 凸 tū convex; protruding
- 椭圆 tuǒyuán ellipse; oval
- 外在 wàizài external; outward
- 袖珍 xiùzhēn pocket-sized; miniature
- 微型 wēixíng miniature; micro-
- 微观 wēiguān microscopic; micro-level
- 无形 wúxíng intangible; imperceptibly
- 隐形 yǐnxíng invisible; hidden
- 荧光 yíngguāng fluorescence; fluorescent light
- 朱红 zhūhóng vermilion; bright red
- 真空 zhēnkōng vacuum; vacuum state
- 折射 zhéshè to refract; to reflect indirectly
- 灼热 zhuórè scorching hot; burning
- 纵横 zònghéng crisscrossing; vertical and horizontal; to range freely
- 缩影 suōyǐng microcosm; miniature representation
Technology and networks Chapter 25 · 23 words
- 显示器 xiǎnshìqì monitor; display screen
- 硬盘 yìngpán hard disk; hard drive
- 无线 wúxiàn wireless
- 刷新 shuāxīn to refresh; to update; to break a record
- 音响 yīnxiǎng sound system; acoustics
- 遥控 yáokòng to control remotely; remote control
- 主页 zhǔyè homepage; main page
- 网民 wǎngmín internet user; netizen
- 终端 zhōngduān terminal; end device
- 数据库 shùjùkù database
- 芯片 xīnpiàn chip; microchip
- 续航 xùháng to keep travelling; endurance; range
- 调试 tiáoshì to debug; to test and adjust
- 运转 yùnzhuǎn to operate; to run
- 运算 yùnsuàn calculation; to calculate
- 引擎 yǐnqíng engine; search engine
- 天线 tiānxiàn antenna; aerial
- 望远镜 wàngyuǎnjìng telescope
- 显微镜 xiǎnwēijìng microscope
- 探测 tàncè to detect; to survey; to probe
- 投射 tóushè project; cast
- 虚拟 xūnǐ virtual; to simulate
- 载体 zàitǐ carrier; medium; vehicle
Work and service Chapter 26 · 39 words
- 新手 xīnshǒu novice; beginner
- 同仁 tóngrén colleague; fellow worker
- 下属 xiàshǔ subordinate; staff member
- 下级 xiàjí subordinate; lower level
- 薪酬 xīnchóu salary; remuneration
- 夜班 yèbān night shift
- 在职 zàizhí to be in post; employed
- 专职 zhuānzhí full-time; specialised post
- 专人 zhuānrén specially assigned person; designated person
- 专长 zhuāncháng speciality; special skill; area of expertise
- 资历 zīlì qualifications; seniority; experience
- 资深 zīshēn senior; experienced
- 业绩 yèjì performance; business results
- 一线 yīxiàn front line; first line
- 着手 zhuóshǒu to begin; to set about
- 下手 xiàshǒu to start; to set about doing; to lay a hand on
- 争分夺秒 zhēngfēnduómiǎo to race against time; to seize every minute and second
- 招募 zhāomù to recruit; to enlist
- 提拔 tíbá to promote; to elevate
- 重用 zhòngyòng to place in an important position; to reuse talent
- 首席 shǒuxí chief; principal; first-ranking
- 头衔 tóuxián title; rank
- 职称 zhíchēng professional title; academic/professional rank
- 书记 shūjì secretary; Party secretary
- 掌管 zhǎngguǎn to be in charge of; to control; to manage
- 掌舵 zhǎngduò to steer; to be at the helm
- 重任 zhòngrèn heavy responsibility; important task
- 致力于 zhìlìyú to devote oneself to; to be committed to
- 投身 tóushēn devote oneself to; throw oneself into
- 心血 xīnxuè painstaking effort; hard work
- 效力 xiàolì to serve; effect; effectiveness
- 务工 wùgōng to work away from home; to be employed as a worker
- 渔民 yúmín fisherfolk; fishermen
- 跳槽 tiàocáo to change jobs; to job-hop
- 应酬 yìngchou socialising for work; social engagement
- 移交 yíjiāo to hand over; to transfer
- 巡视 xúnshì to inspect; to make an inspection tour
- 卸任 xièrèn to leave office; to step down from a post
- 退役 tuìyì to retire from service; to be decommissioned
Study and knowledge Chapter 27 · 42 words
- 温习 wēnxí to review; to revise
- 学业 xuéyè studies; academic work
- 新生 xīnshēng new student; new life
- 学子 xuézǐ student; scholar
- 文凭 wénpíng diploma; academic certificate
- 学士 xuéshì bachelor; bachelor's degree
- 夜校 yèxiào night school
- 作弊 zuòbì to cheat
- 一技之长 yíjìzhīcháng a useful skill; a special competence
- 外行 wàiháng layperson; amateur; non-specialist
- 文盲 wénmáng illiterate person; illiterate
- 无知 wúzhī ignorant; ignorance
- 愚昧 yúmèi ignorant; benighted
- 一无所知 yìwúsuǒzhī to know nothing at all
- 知识分子 zhīshifènzǐ intellectual
- 学识 xuéshí knowledge; learning
- 扎实 zhāshi solid; sound; down-to-earth
- 眼界 yǎnjiè horizon; outlook; breadth of vision
- 心得 xīndé insights; experience gained
- 阅历 yuèlì experience; life experience
- 样本 yàngběn sample; specimen
- 整数 zhěngshù integer; whole number
- 总和 zǒnghé sum total; aggregate
- 未知数 wèizhīshù unknown quantity; uncertain factor
- 直观 zhíguān intuitive; direct and visual
- 探 tàn to probe; to explore; to look into
- 探究 tànjiū to investigate; to explore deeply
- 探求 tànqiú to seek; to pursue
- 钻研 zuānyán to study deeply; to delve into
- 追溯 zhuīsù to trace back; to investigate the source
- 渊源 yuānyuán origin; historical roots
- 学说 xuéshuō theory; doctrine
- 专著 zhuānzhù monograph; specialised book
- 院士 yuànshì academician
- 泰斗 tàidǒu leading authority; great master
- 状元 zhuàngyuan top candidate in the imperial examinations; top scorer
- 资质 zīzhì qualification; aptitude; credentials
- 陶冶 táoyě to cultivate; to mould and improve
- 熏陶 xūntáo to influence; to nurture through exposure
- 哲理 zhélǐ philosophical principle; wisdom; philosophy
- 效仿 xiàofǎng to follow the example of; to imitate
- 训 xùn to train; to instruct; to scold
Spoken conversation Chapter 28 · 28 words
- 说谎 shuōhuǎng to lie; to tell a lie
- 外号 wàihào nickname
- 闲话 xiánhuà gossip; idle talk; to gossip
- 提及 tíjí to mention; to refer to
- 谈及 tánjí to mention; to refer to
- 诉说 sùshuō to tell; to recount; to pour out
- 诉苦 sùkǔ to pour out one's troubles; to complain of hardships
- 坦言 tǎnyán to state frankly; frank statement
- 说不上 shuōbushàng unable to say; cannot be considered
- 停顿 tíngdùn to pause; pause; halt
- 一声不吭 yìshēngbùkēng to say nothing; without a word
- 一言不发 yìyánbùfā to not say a word
- 无话可说 wúhuàkěshuō to have nothing to say; to be speechless
- 脱口而出 tuōkǒu'érchū to blurt out; to say without thinking
- 追问 zhuīwèn to question closely; to press for an answer
- 转达 zhuǎndá to pass on; to convey
- 自称 zìchēng to claim to be; to call oneself
- 调侃 tiáokǎn to tease; to make fun of jokingly
- 絮叨 xùdao to nag; long-winded
- 喧哗 xuānhuá noisy; clamorous; to make a racket
- 吞吞吐吐 tūntūntǔtǔ hesitant; faltering; stammering
- 滔滔不绝 tāotāobùjué to talk endlessly; to flow on without pause
- 有声有色 yǒushēngyǒusè vivid and lively; impressive
- 一针见血 yìzhēnjiànxiě to hit the nail on the head; incisive
- 言辞 yáncí wording; speech; manner of expression
- 抑扬顿挫 yìyángdùncuò cadenced; rhythmically modulated
- 座谈 zuòtán to hold a discussion; symposium
- 曰 yuē say; be called
Statements and advice Chapter 29 · 29 words
- 提议 tíyì to propose; proposal; suggestion
- 邀 yāo to invite; to request
- 忠告 zhōnggào advice; sincere warning
- 指点 zhǐdiǎn to give advice; to point out; to guide
- 指教 zhǐjiào to give advice; to offer guidance
- 嘱咐 zhǔfù to exhort; to tell repeatedly; to enjoin
- 嘱托 zhǔtuō to entrust; to enjoin; an earnest request
- 谢绝 xièjué to politely decline; to refuse
- 委婉 wěiwǎn tactful; euphemistic
- 通告 tōnggào notice; announcement; to announce
- 通报 tōngbào to report; to circulate a notice; bulletin
- 预告 yùgào to announce in advance; trailer
- 演示 yǎnshì to demonstrate; demonstration
- 议题 yìtí topic; agenda item
- 征集 zhēngjí to collect; to solicit; to call for submissions
- 赞美 zànměi to praise; to extol
- 赞扬 zànyáng to praise; to commend
- 赞许 zànxǔ to approve of; to praise
- 赞不绝口 zànbùjuékǒu to be full of praise; to praise endlessly
- 致辞 zhìcí to make a speech; to address an audience
- 演说 yǎnshuō speech; to make a speech
- 宣称 xuānchēng to claim; to declare
- 宣读 xuāndú to read out; to proclaim by reading
- 宣告 xuāngào to announce; to declare
- 宣扬 xuānyáng to promote; to advocate; to publicise
- 言论 yánlùn speech; opinion; remarks
- 着重 zhuózhòng to emphasise; to focus on
- 讨 tǎo to ask for; to demand
- 污蔑 wūmiè to slander; to smear
Letters and texts Chapter 30 · 28 words
- 信件 xìnjiàn letter; correspondence
- 邮编 yóubiān postal code; postcode
- 邮政 yóuzhèng postal service; postal administration
- 字迹 zìjì handwriting; written characters
- 字体 zìtǐ font; typeface; character style
- 字眼 zìyǎn wording; expression; key word
- 文 wén writing; written language; literary form
- 意味 yìwèi meaning; implication
- 通顺 tōngshùn smooth and coherent
- 译 yì to translate; to render
- 阅览 yuèlǎn read; browse
- 提纲 tígāng outline; synopsis
- 摘要 zhāiyào abstract; summary; to summarise
- 注 zhù note; annotation; to annotate
- 注释 zhùshì annotation; to annotate; explanatory note
- 指南 zhǐnán guide; handbook; guidelines
- 引用 yǐnyòng to quote; to cite; to invoke
- 引经据典 yǐnjīngjùdiǎn to cite the classics; to quote authorities
- 序 xù order; sequence; preface
- 序言 xùyán preface; foreword
- 撰写 zhuànxiě to write; to compose
- 推敲 tuīqiāo to weigh and polish; to deliberate carefully
- 印章 yìnzhāng seal; stamp
- 俗话 súhuà common saying; proverb
- 俗语 súyǔ common expression; proverb
- 俗称 súchēng commonly known as; popular name
- 狭义 xiáyì narrow sense
- 座右铭 zuòyòumíng motto; maxim
Media and publishing Chapter 31 · 21 words
- 资讯 zīxùn information; news; information resources
- 帖子 tiězi post; online post
- 头条 tóutiáo headline; top news
- 则 zé measure word for items of writing, news, rules, etc.
- 卫视 wèishì satellite TV channel
- 综艺 zōngyì variety show; variety entertainment
- 转播 zhuǎnbō to broadcast; to relay a broadcast
- 转载 zhuǎnzǎi to reprint; to repost; to reproduce
- 主编 zhǔbiān chief editor; to edit as chief editor
- 专栏 zhuānlán column; special section
- 投稿 tóugǎo submit a manuscript
- 原创 yuánchuàng original creation; to create original work
- 素材 sùcái material; source material
- 引人入胜 yǐnrénrùshèng captivating; fascinating
- 问世 wènshì to come out; to be published; to be launched
- 追捧 zhuīpěng to pursue and praise enthusiastically; to hype
- 体裁 tǐcái genre; literary form
- 寓言 yùyán fable; allegory
- 文人 wénrén literati; scholar; man of letters
- 传记 zhuànjì biography; life story
- 传 zhuàn biography; historical account
Stage, screen and arts Chapter 32 · 27 words
- 小提琴 xiǎotíqín violin
- 弦 xián string; chord
- 旋律 xuánlǜ melody
- 乐谱 yuèpǔ musical score; sheet music
- 银幕 yínmù cinema screen; silver screen
- 影像 yǐngxiàng image; imagery; video footage
- 肖像 xiàoxiàng portrait
- 油画 yóuhuà oil painting
- 主人公 zhǔréngōng protagonist; main character
- 主题曲 zhǔtíqǔ theme song
- 演技 yǎnjì acting skill; performance
- 演绎 yǎnyì to interpret; to deduce; to perform
- 悬念 xuánniàn suspense; unresolved question
- 序幕 xùmù prelude; prologue; opening phase
- 尾声 wěishēng final stage; close
- 压轴 yāzhòu finale; to appear as the grand finale
- 小丑 xiǎochǒu clown; buffoon
- 小品 xiǎopǐn short sketch; short literary essay
- 杂技 zájì acrobatics
- 巡回 xúnhuí to tour; to make a circuit
- 再现 zàixiàn to reappear; to recreate
- 写照 xiězhào portrayal; vivid reflection
- 韵味 yùnwèi charm; lingering appeal
- 抒情 shūqíng to express emotion; lyrical
- 秧歌 yāngge yangge; a popular rural folk dance
- 武侠 wǔxiá wuxia; martial-arts chivalry
- 仙女 xiānnǚ fairy; goddess
Money and taxes Chapter 33 · 34 words
- 手头 shǒutóu resources at hand; on hand
- 硬币 yìngbì coin
- 纸币 zhǐbì banknote; paper currency
- 外币 wàibì foreign currency
- 小费 xiǎofèi tip; gratuity
- 数额 shù'é amount; sum of money
- 总额 zǒng'é total amount; aggregate sum
- 预算 yùsuàn budget; to budget
- 攒 zǎn to save up; to accumulate
- 自费 zìfèi to pay one’s own expenses; self-funded
- 无偿 wúcháng free of charge; without compensation
- 掏腰包 tāoyāobāo to pay out of one's own pocket
- 算账 suànzhàng to settle accounts; to get even
- 透支 tòuzhī overdraw; overextend; overdraft
- 拖欠 tuōqiàn to be in arrears; to default on payment
- 债 zhài debt
- 债务 zhàiwù debt; liability
- 信贷 xìndài credit; lending
- 支票 zhīpiào cheque
- 押 yā to pawn; to detain; to escort under guard
- 证券 zhèngquàn securities; negotiable financial instruments
- 债券 zhàiquàn bond; debt security
- 周转 zhōuzhuǎn to turn over; to circulate; to manage cash flow
- 税收 shuìshōu tax revenue; taxation
- 税务 shuìwù tax affairs; taxation administration
- 征 zhēng to levy; to solicit; to recruit or collect
- 征收 zhēngshōu to levy; to collect; to requisition
- 通货膨胀 tōnghuòpéngzhàng inflation
- 指数 zhǐshù index; exponent
- 同比 tóngbǐ year-on-year; compared with the same period
- 顺差 shùnchā trade surplus; favourable balance
- 小康 xiǎokāng moderately prosperous; well-off
- 增值 zēngzhí to increase in value; to add value
- 折合 zhéhé to convert into; to be equivalent to
Trade and business Chapter 34 · 34 words
- 销 xiāo to sell; to market; to cancel
- 讨价还价 tǎojiàhuánjià to bargain; to haggle
- 物美价廉 wùměijiàlián good and inexpensive; good value for money
- 样品 yàngpǐn sample product; specimen
- 专柜 zhuānguì special counter; dedicated sales counter
- 专卖 zhuānmài to specialise in selling; monopoly sale; exclusive sale
- 预售 yùshòu to sell in advance; presale
- 旺季 wàngjì peak season; busy season
- 停业 tíngyè to close down; to suspend business
- 营销 yíngxiāo marketing; to market
- 招揽 zhāolǎn to solicit; to attract; to canvass
- 主打 zhǔdǎ to feature; to promote as the main product or theme
- 投放 tóufàng put in; release; place
- 外贸 wàimào foreign trade
- 外资 wàizī foreign capital; foreign investment
- 私立 sīlì private; privately run
- 私营 sīyíng private; privately operated
- 私有 sīyǒu privately owned; private ownership
- 租赁 zūlìn to lease; to rent; leasing
- 招标 zhāobiāo to invite bids; to put out to tender
- 招商 zhāoshāng to attract business or investment
- 效益 xiàoyì benefit; efficiency; effectiveness
- 盈利 yínglì profit; profitability
- 营利 yínglì to seek profit; to make profit
- 增收 zēngshōu to increase income; to increase revenue
- 兴隆 xīnglóng prosperous; thriving
- 致富 zhìfù to become rich; to achieve prosperity
- 下跌 xiàdiē to fall; to decline
- 下调 xiàtiáo to lower; to adjust downward
- 赎 shú to redeem; to ransom; to atone for
- 投机 tóujī speculate; opportunistic; congenial
- 慰劳 wèiláo to reward or comfort someone for their hard work
- 宗 zōng measure word for cases, transactions, or incidents
- 资本主义 zīběnzhǔyì capitalism
Building and production Chapter 35 · 35 words
- 梯子 tīzi ladder
- 天平 tiānpíng balance; scales
- 图纸 túzhǐ blueprint; technical drawing
- 物资 wùzī materials; supplies
- 物流 wùliú logistics
- 卸 xiè to unload; to remove; to shift responsibility
- 卸载 xièzài to unload; to uninstall
- 贮藏 zhùcáng to store; to preserve in storage
- 闲置 xiánzhì to leave unused; to stand idle
- 修补 xiūbǔ to mend; to repair; to patch
- 手艺 shǒuyì craftsmanship; manual skill
- 特制 tèzhì specially made; custom-made
- 组装 zǔzhuāng to assemble
- 兴建 xīngjiàn to build; to construct
- 筑 zhù to build; to construct
- 竖立 shùlì to erect; to stand upright
- 柱子 zhùzi pillar; post; column
- 支架 zhījià support; bracket; stent; frame
- 支柱 zhīzhù pillar; mainstay; backbone
- 桩 zhuāng stake; pile; matter; measure word for cases
- 瓦 wǎ tile
- 渔船 yúchuán fishing boat
- 织 zhī to weave; to knit
- 窑 yáo kiln; cave dwelling
- 提炼 tíliàn to extract; to refine; to distil
- 铸造 zhùzào to cast; to found; to forge
- 重型 zhòngxíng heavy-duty; heavy type
- 水利 shuǐlì water conservancy; irrigation works
- 造价 zàojià construction cost; cost of building
- 物力 wùlì material resources
- 销毁 xiāohuǐ to destroy; to dispose of officially
- 镶 xiāng to inlay; to mount; to set
- 镶嵌 xiāngqiàn to inlay; to embed
- 原型 yuánxíng prototype; archetype
- 验收 yànshōu to inspect and accept; acceptance inspection
Law and court Chapter 36 · 39 words
- 执照 zhízhào licence; permit
- 准许 zhǔnxǔ to permit; to allow
- 注销 zhùxiāo to cancel; to deregister; to write off
- 作废 zuòfèi to invalidate; to become void
- 正当 zhèngdàng proper; legitimate; justified
- 现行 xiànxíng current; currently in force
- 条款 tiáokuǎn clause; provision; term
- 条例 tiáolì regulation; ordinance
- 违约 wéiyuē to breach a contract
- 违章 wéizhāng to violate regulations
- 维权 wéiquán to defend one’s rights
- 享有 xiǎngyǒu to enjoy; to possess rights, reputation, etc.
- 自负 zìfù to bear responsibility oneself; at one’s own risk
- 证人 zhèngrén witness
- 做证 zuòzhèng to testify; to bear witness
- 物证 wùzhèng physical evidence
- 嫌疑 xiányí suspicion; grounds for suspicion
- 搜查 sōuchá to search; to conduct a search
- 通缉 tōngjī to issue a wanted notice; to put on a wanted list
- 自首 zìshǒu to surrender oneself; to turn oneself in
- 无辜 wúgū innocent; blameless
- 冤 yuān injustice; wronged; unjust
- 冤枉 yuānwang to wrong; wronged; unjustly treated
- 指控 zhǐkòng to accuse; to charge
- 原告 yuángào plaintiff; complainant
- 诉讼 sùsòng litigation; lawsuit; to litigate
- 受理 shòulǐ to accept and hear a case; to process an application
- 仲裁 zhòngcái to arbitrate; arbitration
- 索赔 suǒpéi to claim compensation
- 执法 zhífǎ to enforce the law; law enforcement
- 司法 sīfǎ judicial; administration of justice
- 刑事 xíngshì criminal; penal
- 刑法 xíngfǎ criminal law
- 宪法 xiànfǎ constitution
- 制裁 zhìcái to sanction; sanctions
- 特权 tèquán privilege; special right
- 先例 xiānlì precedent
- 宣誓 xuānshì to swear an oath; to take an oath
- 遗嘱 yízhǔ will; testament
Power and politics Chapter 37 · 35 words
- 委员会 wěiyuánhuì committee
- 委员 wěiyuán committee member; member
- 选举 xuǎnjǔ to elect; election
- 选民 xuǎnmín voter; elector
- 政党 zhèngdǎng political party
- 现任 xiànrèn current; incumbent
- 元首 yuánshǒu head of state
- 首脑 shǒunǎo head; leader; chief
- 行政 xíngzhèng administration; administrative
- 席位 xíwèi seat; position
- 提名 tímíng to nominate; nomination
- 推选 tuīxuǎn to elect; to recommend by vote
- 授权 shòuquán to authorise; authorisation
- 授予 shòuyǔ to confer; to award; to grant
- 下令 xiàlìng to order; to issue an order
- 下达 xiàdá to issue; to transmit downward
- 统治 tǒngzhì to rule; to govern
- 政权 zhèngquán political power; regime; state authority
- 主权 zhǔquán sovereignty
- 双边 shuāngbiān bilateral
- 条约 tiáoyuē treaty
- 中立 zhōnglì to be neutral; neutrality
- 行使 xíngshǐ to exercise; to use
- 宣言 xuānyán declaration; manifesto
- 王国 wángguó kingdom; realm
- 王朝 wángcháo dynasty
- 自治区 zìzhìqū autonomous region
- 主义 zhǔyì doctrine; ideology; -ism
- 专制 zhuānzhì autocratic; despotic; to rule despotically
- 推翻 tuīfān to overthrow; to overturn; to refute
- 下台 xiàtái to step down; to leave office
- 率 shuài to lead; to command
- 主宰 zhǔzǎi to dominate; to rule; dominant force
- 尊贵 zūnguì honourable; noble; distinguished
- 阎王 Yánwang King of Hell; Yama
War and security Chapter 38 · 38 words
- 太平 tàipíng peaceful; tranquil
- 挽救 wǎnjiù to save; to rescue
- 拯救 zhěngjiù to rescue; to save
- 营救 yíngjiù to rescue
- 搜救 sōujiù search and rescue
- 应急 yìngjí emergency response; to respond to an emergency
- 疏散 shūsàn to evacuate; to disperse; scattered
- 巡逻 xúnluó to patrol
- 手枪 shǒuqiāng pistol; handgun
- 坦克 tǎnkè tank
- 炸弹 zhàdàn bomb
- 炸药 zhàyào explosive; dynamite
- 武力 wǔlì force; military force
- 武装 wǔzhuāng armed forces; to arm
- 演练 yǎnliàn drill; exercise; to rehearse
- 演习 yǎnxí exercise; drill; manoeuvre
- 司令 sīlìng commander
- 驻 zhù to be stationed; to be posted
- 驻扎 zhùzhā to station; to be stationed
- 投降 tóuxiáng surrender; capitulate
- 退却 tuìquè to retreat; to shrink back
- 突击 tūjī launch a sudden attack; make a concentrated effort
- 掩护 yǎnhù to cover; to protect; cover
- 锁定 suǒdìng to lock onto; to fix; to determine
- 追踪 zhuīzōng to track; to follow up
- 制止 zhìzhǐ to stop; to prevent; to curb
- 制服 zhìfú to subdue; to tame
- 威慑 wēishè to deter; deterrence
- 自卫 zìwèi self-defence
- 战场 zhànchǎng battlefield; arena of conflict
- 阵地 zhèndì position; front; sphere of activity
- 战友 zhànyǒu comrade-in-arms; battle companion
- 作战 zuòzhàn to conduct combat; to fight
- 战略 zhànlüè strategy; strategic plan
- 战术 zhànshù tactic; tactics
- 战役 zhànyì campaign; battle
- 纵深 zòngshēn depth; strategic depth
- 壮烈 zhuàngliè heroic; brave and tragic
Danger and Survival Chapter 39 · 29 words
- 性命 xìngmìng life
- 受害 shòuhài to suffer harm; to be victimised
- 受害人 shòuhàirén victim; injured party
- 受苦 shòukǔ to suffer hardship; to endure suffering
- 受罪 shòuzuì to suffer; to endure hardship
- 逃生 táoshēng to escape with one's life
- 逃亡 táowáng to flee; to be on the run
- 脱身 tuōshēn to get away; to extricate oneself
- 幸存 xìngcún to survive
- 幸免 xìngmiǎn to escape by luck; to be spared
- 危急 wēijí critical; urgent; dangerous
- 危及 wēijí to endanger; to jeopardise
- 遇险 yùxiǎn to be in danger; to meet with danger
- 遇难 yùnàn to die in an accident or disaster
- 隐患 yǐnhuàn hidden danger; potential risk
- 预警 yùjǐng to give warning; early warning
- 泄漏 xièlòu to leak; to disclose
- 烟火 yānhuǒ fireworks; smoke and fire; everyday bustle
- 塌 tā to collapse; to cave in; to sag
- 摇摇欲坠 yáoyáoyùzhuì to be on the verge of collapse; tottering
- 坠 zhuì to fall; to drop; a pendant
- 坠落 zhuìluò to fall; to plunge down
- 撞击 zhuàngjī to strike; to impact; impact
- 致命 zhìmìng fatal; deadly; lethal
- 要命 yàomìng fatal; to cost someone their life
- 要害 yàohài vital point; crux
- 遭殃 zāoyāng to suffer disaster; to be in trouble
- 挣扎 zhēngzhá to struggle; to flounder; to strive painfully
- 肇事 zhàoshì to cause an accident; to be responsible for an incident
Crime and Violence Chapter 40 · 26 words
- 贼 zéi thief; crafty; wicked
- 受骗 shòupiàn to be deceived; to be cheated
- 诈骗 zhàpiàn fraud; to swindle
- 罪犯 zuìfàn criminal; offender
- 凶手 xiōngshǒu murderer; culprit
- 揍 zòu to beat; to hit
- 袭击 xíjī to attack; attack
- 团伙 tuánhuǒ gang; criminal group; clique
- 同伙 tónghuǒ accomplice; associate in wrongdoing
- 无赖 wúlài rogue; scoundrel; shamelessly unreasonable
- 陷阱 xiànjǐng trap; pitfall
- 挟持 xiéchí to hold hostage; to coerce
- 受贿 shòuhuì to accept bribes; to take bribes
- 贪污 tānwū to embezzle; corruption
- 侦查 zhēnchá to investigate; criminal investigation
- 侦探 zhēntàn detective; to detect; to investigate
- 踪迹 zōngjì trace; tracks; whereabouts
- 走私 zǒusī to smuggle
- 陷害 xiànhài to frame; to set someone up
- 栽赃 zāizāng to frame someone; to plant false evidence
- 折磨 zhémó to torment; to torture; to make suffer
- 折腾 zhēteng to toss about; to trouble; to torment; to busy oneself with
- 屠杀 túshā to massacre; slaughter
- 阴谋 yīnmóu conspiracy; plot
- 重创 zhòngchuāng to inflict heavy damage; to suffer a severe blow
- 罪魁祸首 zuìkuíhuòshǒu chief culprit; main cause of trouble
People and belonging Chapter 41 · 33 words
- 私事 sīshì private matter; personal affair
- 相识 xiāngshí to get to know; acquaintance
- 相遇 xiāngyù to meet; to encounter
- 相约 xiāngyuē to agree to meet; to arrange together
- 相伴 xiāngbàn to accompany; to go together
- 素不相识 sùbùxiāngshí to be complete strangers
- 疏远 shūyuǎn distant; estranged; to become distant
- 乡亲 xiāngqīn fellow villagers; local people
- 同胞 tóngbāo compatriot; sibling of the same parents
- 外籍 wàijí foreign; of foreign nationality
- 同志 tóngzhì comrade; person with shared ideals
- 特邀 tèyāo specially invited
- 诸位 zhūwèi everyone; ladies and gentlemen
- 围观 wéiguān to gather around and watch
- 熙熙攘攘 xīxīrǎngrǎng bustling; crowded and noisy
- 五湖四海 wǔhúsìhǎi all corners of the country; far and wide
- 土生土长 tǔshēngtǔzhǎng born and raised locally; native-born
- 无家可归 wújiākěguī homeless; with no home to return to
- 祥和 xiánghé peaceful; harmonious
- 异性 yìxìng opposite sex
- 属相 shǔxiàng Chinese zodiac animal; birth sign
- 天使 tiānshǐ angel
- 外星人 wàixīngrén alien; extraterrestrial
- 宗教 zōngjiào religion
- 种族 zhǒngzú race; ethnic group
- 威望 wēiwàng prestige; high standing
- 威信 wēixìn credibility; authority; prestige
- 显赫 xiǎnhè illustrious; prestigious; prominent
- 著称 zhùchēng to be known as; to be renowned for
- 引荐 yǐnjiàn to recommend; to introduce
- 舆论 yúlùn public opinion
- 元老 yuánlǎo senior figure; elder statesman; veteran
- 洗礼 xǐlǐ baptism; tempering; ordeal
Collective action and support Chapter 42 · 33 words
- 援助 yuánzhù to aid; assistance
- 支援 zhīyuán to support; to aid; reinforcement
- 助力 zhùlì to assist; to boost; assistance
- 外援 wàiyuán external aid; foreign reinforcement
- 协作 xiézuò collaboration; to work together
- 携手 xiéshǒu to join hands; to work together
- 同舟共济 tóngzhōugòngjì to pull together in difficult times
- 拥护 yōnghù to support; to endorse
- 响应 xiǎngyìng to respond; to answer a call
- 义工 yìgōng volunteer
- 托付 tuōfù to entrust; to commit to someone’s care
- 予以 yǔyǐ to grant; to give
- 吸纳 xīnà to absorb; to admit; to recruit
- 组建 zǔjiàn to form; to establish; to organise
- 召集 zhàojí to convene; to call together
- 团员 tuányuán group member; Youth League member
- 一行 yìxíng party; delegation
- 主力 zhǔlì main force; backbone; principal strength
- 先锋 xiānfēng pioneer; vanguard
- 引领 yǐnlǐng to lead; to guide
- 追随 zhuīsuí to follow; to go along with
- 同盟 tóngméng alliance; ally; to ally
- 阵营 zhènyíng camp; bloc; faction
- 游行 yóuxíng to parade; to demonstrate; parade
- 自发 zìfā spontaneous; voluntary
- 争先恐后 zhēngxiānkǒnghòu to strive to be first and fear being last; to rush eagerly one after another
- 异口同声 yìkǒutóngshēng with one voice; unanimously
- 众志成城 zhòngzhìchéngchéng unity is strength; united we stand
- 依附 yīfù to depend on; to attach oneself to
- 遗弃 yíqì to abandon; to desert
- 压迫 yāpò to oppress; to press against
- 压制 yāzhì to suppress; to keep under control
- 阻挠 zǔnáo to obstruct; to thwart
Disputes and compromise Chapter 43 · 30 words
- 争执 zhēngzhí dispute; argument; to dispute
- 争辩 zhēngbiàn to argue; to debate; to dispute
- 责怪 zéguài to blame; to reproach
- 责备 zébèi to blame; to reproach
- 质问 zhìwèn to question sharply; to challenge
- 侮辱 wǔrǔ to insult; to humiliate
- 吐槽 tǔcáo to complain; to mock; to grumble
- 怨言 yuànyán complaint; grievance
- 议 yì to discuss; to deliberate
- 异议 yìyì objection; dissent
- 妥协 tuǒxié to compromise; compromise
- 退让 tuìràng to make concessions; to give way
- 协商 xiéshāng to consult; to negotiate
- 协定 xiédìng agreement; accord; to conclude an agreement
- 调和 tiáohé to harmonise; to mediate; harmonious
- 说情 shuōqíng to plead on someone's behalf
- 执意 zhíyì to insist on; to be determined to
- 索取 suǒqǔ to ask for; to demand; to obtain
- 诉求 sùqiú appeal; demand; claim
- 作对 zuòduì to oppose; to go against
- 挑衅 tiǎoxìn to provoke; provocation
- 挑拨 tiǎobō to incite; to sow discord
- 怂恿 sǒngyǒng to incite; to egg on
- 引诱 yǐnyòu to lure; to tempt; to entice
- 挖苦 wāku to mock; to taunt sarcastically
- 奚落 xīluò to mock; to taunt
- 诬陷 wūxiàn to frame; to falsely accuse
- 周旋 zhōuxuán to manoeuvre; to deal with; to mediate
- 针锋相对 zhēnfēngxiāngduì to oppose each other sharply; tit for tat
- 争端 zhēngduān dispute; controversy; conflict
Growth and Expansion Chapter 44 · 26 words
- 增添 zēngtiān to add; to increase
- 拓展 tuòzhǎn to expand; to develop
- 拓宽 tuòkuān to broaden; to widen
- 提速 tísù to speed up; to accelerate
- 增速 zēngsù to speed up; to accelerate
- 涨幅 zhǎngfú increase; growth rate; extent of rise
- 走势 zǒushì trend; tendency; movement
- 壮大 zhuàngdà to grow in strength; to expand
- 振兴 zhènxīng to revitalise; to rejuvenate
- 顺应 shùnyìng to adapt to; to conform to
- 顺势 shùnshì to follow the trend; take advantage of the situation
- 旺盛 wàngshèng vigorous; exuberant; strong
- 迅猛 xùnměng rapid and vigorous; swift and fierce
- 演变 yǎnbiàn to evolve; to develop gradually
- 演化 yǎnhuà to evolve; evolution
- 衍生 yǎnshēng to derive; to develop from
- 营造 yíngzào to create; to build; to foster
- 造就 zàojiù to bring about; to make; accomplishments
- 孕育 yùnyù to nurture; to give rise to
- 酝酿 yùnniàng to brew; to ferment; to prepare gradually
- 源泉 yuánquán source; fountainhead
- 水涨船高 shuǐzhǎngchuángāo as water rises, the boat rises; one thing rises with another
- 与日俱增 yǔrìjùzēng to increase with each passing day
- 与时俱进 yǔshíjùjìn to keep pace with the times
- 优胜劣汰 yōushèngliètài survival of the fittest; the strong survive and the weak are eliminated
- 源远流长 yuányuǎnliúcháng to have a long history; to have deep roots
Decline and Stagnation Chapter 45 · 25 words
- 下滑 xiàhuá to decline; to slide downward
- 下行 xiàxíng to move downward; to decline; downward-bound
- 缩 suō to shrink; to contract; to draw back
- 缩减 suōjiǎn to reduce; to cut back
- 削减 xuējiǎn to cut down; to reduce
- 削弱 xuēruò to weaken
- 衰退 shuāituì to decline; to recede; recession
- 衰落 shuāiluò to decline; to fall into decay
- 衰减 shuāijiǎn to attenuate; to weaken gradually
- 停滞 tíngzhì to stagnate; to come to a standstill
- 延缓 yánhuǎn to delay; to slow down
- 延误 yánwù to delay; to hold up
- 退步 tuìbù to regress; to fall behind
- 退化 tuìhuà to degenerate; to deteriorate
- 脱落 tuōluò to fall off; to come loose
- 熄灭 xīmiè to go out; to extinguish
- 消 xiāo to disappear; to remove; to ease
- 萎缩 wěisuō to shrink; to atrophy
- 瓦解 wǎjiě to collapse; to disintegrate; to break down
- 滞后 zhìhòu to lag behind; lagging
- 震荡 zhèndàng to shake; to fluctuate; to convulse
- 突如其来 tūrúqílái sudden; unexpected
- 有待 yǒudài to remain to be; to await
- 一成不变 yìchéngbúbiàn unchanging; fixed once and for all
- 愈演愈烈 yùyǎnyùliè to intensify; to grow increasingly fierce
Turning Points and Outcomes Chapter 46 · 25 words
- 替换 tìhuàn to replace; replacement
- 填补 tiánbǔ to fill; to make up for
- 完毕 wánbì to finish; to be completed
- 续 xù to continue; to renew
- 延 yán to extend; to delay
- 沿用 yányòng to continue to use; to carry on using
- 推移 tuīyí to shift; to pass; to evolve with time
- 一晃 yíhuàng to pass in a flash; in the blink of an eye
- 晚年 wǎnnián later years; old age
- 往日 wǎngrì former days; the past
- 往事 wǎngshì past events; bygone affairs
- 昔日 xīrì former days; in former times
- 余 yú remaining; surplus; more than
- 遗留 yíliú to leave behind; remaining from the past
- 挽回 wǎnhuí to retrieve; to recover; to regain
- 中止 zhōngzhǐ to suspend; to halt midway
- 终结 zhōngjié to end; to bring to a close
- 转折 zhuǎnzhé turning; twist; change in direction
- 转折点 zhuǎnzhédiǎn turning point; inflection point
- 转型 zhuǎnxíng to transform; transformation; transition
- 诱发 yòufā to trigger; to induce
- 致 zhì to cause; to send; to convey
- 致使 zhìshǐ to cause; to result in
- 滋生 zīshēng to breed; to foster; to multiply
- 调剂 tiáojì to adjust; to provide variety or relief; to dispense medicine
Rules and Order Chapter 47 · 34 words
- 许 xǔ to allow; perhaps; about
- 听从 tīngcóng to obey; to follow; to heed
- 照办 zhàobàn to do as instructed; to act accordingly
- 遵循 zūnxún to follow; to abide by
- 遵照 zūnzhào in accordance with; to follow
- 违背 wéibèi to violate; to go against
- 准则 zhǔnzé criterion; guideline; principle
- 章程 zhāngchéng rules; regulations; constitution
- 须知 xūzhī points to note; must know
- 指令 zhǐlìng instruction; command; directive
- 限定 xiàndìng to restrict; to limit; to define
- 调控 tiáokòng to regulate; to control
- 整顿 zhěngdùn to rectify; to reorganise; to put in order
- 整治 zhěngzhì to renovate; to put in order; to tackle and rectify
- 剔除 tīchú to remove; to eliminate
- 修正 xiūzhèng to revise; to correct
- 妥 tuǒ proper; settled; ready
- 妥善 tuǒshàn properly; appropriately
- 条理 tiáolǐ orderliness; logical sequence; clarity
- 有条不紊 yǒutiáobùwěn methodical; in good order
- 一塌糊涂 yìtāhútú in a complete mess
- 杂乱无章 záluànwúzhāng disorderly; chaotic
- 紊乱 wěnluàn disordered; chaotic
- 严密 yánmì strict; tight; rigorous
- 体制 tǐzhì system; institutional structure
- 束缚 shùfù to bind; to constrain
- 松懈 sōngxiè to slacken; lax; slack
- 特例 tèlì special case; exception
- 专项 zhuānxiàng special item; special project; dedicated
- 一揽子 yìlǎnzi package; comprehensive; all-in-one
- 阵容 zhènróng line-up; formation; cast; team composition
- 疏导 shūdǎo to guide; to channel; to ease
- 约定俗成 yuēdìngsúchéng established by usage; conventional
- 钻空子 zuānkòngzi to exploit a loophole
Sequence and Coordination Chapter 48 · 34 words
- 首批 shǒupī first batch; first group
- 一连串 yìliánchuàn a series of; a string of
- 序列 xùliè sequence; series
- 议程 yìchéng agenda
- 同期 tóngqī same period; corresponding period
- 同步 tóngbù to synchronise; simultaneous
- 顺延 shùnyán to postpone; to extend
- 逾期 yúqī to be overdue; to exceed a time limit
- 早年 zǎonián early years; in one’s early years
- 中叶 zhōngyè middle period; mid-century
- 晚期 wǎnqī late stage; advanced stage
- 阳历 yánglì solar calendar; Gregorian calendar
- 阴历 yīnlì lunar calendar
- 占用 zhànyòng to occupy; to take up; to use
- 所属 suǒshǔ affiliated; subordinate; belonging to
- 随机 suíjī random; stochastic
- 双向 shuāngxiàng two-way; bidirectional
- 指向 zhǐxiàng to point to; to be directed towards; orientation
- 态势 tàishì situation; trend
- 运作 yùnzuò to operate; to function
- 统筹 tǒngchóu to plan as a whole; to coordinate
- 协同 xiétóng to coordinate; to collaborate
- 衔接 xiánjiē to connect; to link up; transition
- 整合 zhěnghé to integrate; to consolidate; integration
- 一体 yìtǐ one body; integrated whole
- 一头 yìtóu one end; headlong; one side
- 吻合 wěnhé to correspond; to match
- 相通 xiāngtōng to be connected; to have something in common
- 息息相关 xīxīxiāngguān closely related; intimately connected
- 相辅相成 xiāngfǔxiāngchéng to complement and reinforce each other
- 脱节 tuōjié to become disconnected; to be out of touch
- 循序渐进 xúnxùjiànjìn to proceed step by step; gradually and in order
- 顺理成章 shùnlǐchéngzhāng logical; natural and expected
- 终极 zhōngjí ultimate; final
Reasoning and insight Chapter 49 · 31 words
- 心思 xīnsi thoughts; attention; intention
- 思绪 sīxù thoughts; train of thought
- 心声 xīnshēng heartfelt thoughts; inner voice
- 思索 sīsuǒ to think deeply; to ponder
- 缘故 yuángù reason; cause
- 要领 yàolǐng main points; essentials; knack
- 疑点 yídiǎn doubtful point; suspicious point
- 疑虑 yílǜ doubts; misgivings
- 误区 wùqū misconception; mistaken area of understanding
- 一目了然 yímùliǎorán clear at a glance; immediately obvious
- 推断 tuīduàn to infer; to deduce
- 推理 tuīlǐ to reason; reasoning; inference
- 推论 tuīlùn to infer; inference
- 推算 tuīsuàn to calculate; to infer from data
- 意料 yìliào to anticipate; to expect
- 意想不到 yìxiǎngbúdào unexpected; unforeseen
- 预感 yùgǎn to have a premonition; premonition
- 预见 yùjiàn to foresee; foresight
- 预示 yùshì to indicate; to foreshadow
- 预言 yùyán to predict; prophecy
- 预兆 yùzhào omen; sign; to foreshadow
- 直觉 zhíjué intuition; instinct
- 下意识 xiàyìshí subconscious; subconsciously
- 醒悟 xǐngwù to wake up to; to come to realise
- 智商 zhìshāng IQ; intelligence quotient
- 似曾相识 sìcéngxiāngshí to seem familiar; déjà vu
- 一概而论 yígài'érlùn to generalise; to lump everything together
- 天经地义 tiānjīngdìyì perfectly justified; right and proper
- 头头是道 tóutóushìdào clear and logical; coherent and convincing
- 异想天开 yìxiǎngtiānkāi wildly fanciful; unrealistic
- 症结 zhēngjié crux; root of a problem; sticking point
Intentions and choices Chapter 50 · 30 words
- 选项 xuǎnxiàng option; choice
- 选用 xuǎnyòng to select for use; to adopt
- 有意 yǒuyì intentionally; to intend; to be interested in
- 无意 wúyì to have no intention; unintentionally
- 意愿 yìyuàn wish; willingness
- 意向 yìxiàng intention; inclination
- 意图 yìtú intention; to intend
- 用意 yòngyì intention; purpose
- 一心 yìxīn wholeheartedly; of one mind
- 指望 zhǐwàng to count on; hope; expectation
- 做主 zuòzhǔ to decide; to take charge
- 余地 yúdì room; leeway; scope
- 正视 zhèngshì to face up to; to look squarely at
- 犹豫不决 yóuyùbùjué hesitant; undecided
- 休想 xiūxiǎng do not imagine; don't even think of
- 妄想 wàngxiǎng to vainly hope; delusion; fantasy
- 胸怀 xiōnghuái to harbour; breadth of mind; vision
- 志向 zhìxiàng aspiration; ambition; ideal
- 信仰 xìnyǎng belief; faith; to believe in
- 着眼 zhuóyǎn to focus on; to have in mind
- 着力 zhuólì to focus efforts on; to make a strong effort
- 着落 zhuóluò whereabouts; settlement; assurance
- 旨在 zhǐzài to aim to; to be intended to
- 宗旨 zōngzhǐ purpose; aim; guiding principle
- 重中之重 zhòngzhōngzhīzhòng the top priority; the most important thing
- 展望 zhǎnwàng to look ahead; outlook; prospect
- 远见 yuǎnjiàn foresight; vision
- 英明 yīngmíng wise; brilliant
- 注定 zhùdìng to be destined; to be bound to
- 酌情 zhuóqíng to handle according to circumstances; use discretion
Strategy and solutions Chapter 51 · 30 words
- 寻 xún to seek; to look for
- 寻觅 xúnmì to search for; to seek
- 搜寻 sōuxún to search for; to look for
- 物色 wùsè to look for; to seek out
- 想方设法 xiǎngfāngshèfǎ to try every possible means
- 琢磨 zuómo to ponder; to polish through careful thought or work
- 思前想后 sīqiánxiǎnghòu to think carefully; to ponder over
- 斟酌 zhēnzhuó to deliberate; to weigh up; to consider carefully
- 顺其自然 shùnqízìrán let nature take its course
- 逃避 táobì to evade; to avoid
- 疏忽 shūhu to neglect; to overlook; negligence
- 遗忘 yíwàng to forget; to be forgotten
- 遗漏 yílòu to omit; to leave out
- 验 yàn to examine; to test; to verify
- 依托 yītuō to rely on; to be based on
- 伺机 sìjī to wait for an opportunity
- 突破口 tūpòkǒu breakthrough point; opening
- 招数 zhāoshù move; trick; tactic
- 有的放矢 yǒudìfàngshǐ to have a definite aim; to suit the remedy to the case
- 因地制宜 yīndìzhìyí to adapt measures to local conditions
- 周密 zhōumì meticulous; thorough
- 胸有成竹 xiōngyǒuchéngzhú to have a well-thought-out plan; to be confident of success
- 诉诸 sùzhū to resort to; to appeal to
- 算计 suànjì to calculate; to scheme against
- 束手无策 shùshǒuwúcè to be at one's wits' end; helpless
- 守株待兔 shǒuzhūdàitù to wait passively for gains; to trust to chance
- 纸上谈兵 zhǐshàngtánbīng to theorise idly; armchair strategy
- 运筹帷幄 yùnchóuwéiwò to devise strategies from behind the scenes
- 自相矛盾 zìxiāngmáodùn self-contradictory; to contradict oneself
- 纵观 zòngguān to survey; to take a comprehensive view of
Truth and secrets Chapter 52 · 40 words
- 坦白 tǎnbái frank; to confess
- 显而易见 xiǎn'éryìjiàn obvious; clearly evident
- 显露 xiǎnlù to reveal; to show; to expose
- 显现 xiǎnxiàn to emerge; to appear; to manifest
- 显性 xiǎnxìng explicit; overt; dominant
- 下落 xiàluò whereabouts; to fall; to descend
- 泄露 xièlòu to leak; to disclose
- 泄密 xièmì to leak secrets; to disclose confidential information
- 走漏 zǒulòu to leak; to divulge
- 掩盖 yǎngài to cover up; to conceal
- 掩饰 yǎnshì to conceal; to cover up; to disguise
- 隐瞒 yǐnmán to conceal; to hide
- 隐蔽 yǐnbì hidden; concealed
- 隐含 yǐnhán to imply; to contain implicitly
- 隐情 yǐnqíng hidden facts; inside story
- 隐约 yǐnyuē vague; faint; indistinct
- 鲜为人知 xiǎnwéirénzhī little known; rarely known
- 水落石出 shuǐluòshíchū the truth comes to light
- 伪装 wěizhuāng to disguise; disguise; camouflage
- 伪造 wěizào to forge; to falsify
- 造假 zàojiǎ to falsify; to fake
- 虚假 xūjiǎ false; fake
- 虚构 xūgòu to fabricate; to fictionalise
- 虚幻 xūhuàn unreal; illusory
- 歪曲 wāiqū to distort; to twist
- 误导 wùdǎo to mislead
- 谣言 yáoyán rumour
- 似是而非 sìshì'érfēi specious; seemingly right but actually wrong
- 偷窥 tōukuī peep; spy on
- 玄 xuán mysterious; abstruse
- 玄机 xuánjī mystery; hidden clue; secret
- 寓意 yùyì implied meaning; moral; symbolism
- 蕴含 yùnhán to contain; to imply
- 印证 yìnzhèng to confirm; evidence
- 正宗 zhèngzōng authentic; genuine; orthodox
- 原汁原味 yuánzhīyuánwèi original flavour; authentic
- 原装 yuánzhuāng original; factory-installed
- 掩耳盗铃 yǎn'ěrdàolíng to deceive oneself; to bury one's head in the sand
- 占卜 zhānbǔ to divine; divination
- 兆头 zhàotou omen; sign; indication
Quality and Reliability Chapter 53 · 34 words
- 水准 shuǐzhǔn standard; level
- 要紧 yàojǐn important; urgent; serious
- 值钱 zhíqián valuable; worth money
- 完好 wánhǎo intact; in good condition
- 顺畅 shùnchàng smooth; unobstructed
- 妥当 tuǒdàng proper; appropriate
- 稳妥 wěntuǒ safe; reliable; prudent
- 稳固 wěngù stable; firm; to consolidate
- 贴切 tiēqiè apt; appropriate; fitting
- 详尽 xiángjìn detailed; exhaustive
- 完备 wánbèi complete; comprehensive; fully equipped
- 透彻 tòuchè thorough; penetrating
- 一应俱全 yìyīngjùquán complete; fully equipped
- 应有尽有 yīngyǒujìnyǒu to have everything one could wish for
- 像样 xiàngyàng presentable; decent; up to standard
- 宜人 yírén pleasant; agreeable
- 星级 xīngjí star rating; star level
- 万能 wànnéng 万能; all-purpose; omnipotent
- 威力 wēilì power; might; force
- 雄厚 xiónghòu abundant; strong; substantial
- 同等 tóngděng equal; equivalent
- 属性 shǔxìng attribute; property; quality
- 特质 tèzhì special characteristic; distinctive quality
- 优越 yōuyuè superior; advantageous
- 卓越 zhuóyuè outstanding; excellent
- 数一数二 shǔyīshǔ'èr among the very best; second to none
- 头号 tóuhào number one; top
- 重量级 zhòngliàngjí heavyweight; major; high-profile
- 无比 wúbǐ extremely; incomparably
- 万无一失 wànwúyìshī foolproof; absolutely safe; sure-fire
- 无价之宝 wújiàzhībǎo priceless treasure
- 珍视 zhēnshì to value; to treasure; to cherish
- 珍重 zhēnzhòng to value highly; to take good care of oneself; farewell expression
- 自如 zìrú at ease; freely; with facility
Rarity and Appeal Chapter 54 · 31 words
- 寻常 xúncháng ordinary; common
- 司空见惯 sīkōngjiànguàn commonplace; nothing unusual
- 随处可见 suíchùkějiàn to be seen everywhere
- 现成 xiànchéng ready-made; off-the-shelf
- 通俗 tōngsú easy to understand; popular
- 五花八门 wǔhuābāmén all kinds of; varied
- 形形色色 xíngxíngsèsè all sorts of; of every kind
- 新潮 xīncháo trendy; fashionable; new trend
- 新奇 xīnqí novel; new and unusual
- 新式 xīnshì new-style; modern
- 稀奇 xīqí strange; rare; unusual
- 稀少 xīshǎo scarce; rare
- 稀有 xīyǒu rare; scarce
- 稀罕 xīhan rare; to cherish; to care about
- 显眼 xiǎnyǎn conspicuous; eye-catching
- 醒目 xǐngmù eye-catching; conspicuous
- 引人注目 yǐnrénzhùmù eye-catching; to attract attention
- 凸显 tūxiǎn highlight; make prominent
- 诱人 yòurén attractive; tempting
- 甜美 tiánměi sweet; pleasant; melodious
- 悦耳 yuè'ěr pleasant to the ear
- 鲜活 xiānhuó fresh and lively; vivid
- 喜闻乐见 xǐwénlèjiàn loved and welcomed; popular and enjoyable
- 与众不同 yǔzhòngbùtóng to be different from the crowd
- 天生 tiānshēng innate; by nature
- 天分 tiānfèn natural talent; innate aptitude
- 天赋 tiānfù gift; talent; to be endowed with
- 犀利 xīlì sharp; incisive
- 庄严 zhuāngyán solemn; dignified; stately
- 壮观 zhuàngguān spectacular; magnificent
- 壮丽 zhuànglì majestic; magnificent; splendid
Flaws and Limits Chapter 55 · 30 words
- 小菜一碟 xiǎocàiyìdié a piece of cake; an easy task
- 喧闹 xuānnào noisy; bustling; to make noise
- 鸦雀无声 yāquèwúshēng utterly silent; not a sound to be heard
- 狭窄 xiázhǎi narrow; limited
- 狭小 xiáxiǎo narrow and small; cramped
- 微弱 wēiruò weak; faint
- 相近 xiāngjìn close; similar
- 中性 zhōngxìng neutral; neuter
- 双重 shuāngchóng dual; double
- 无能 wúnéng incompetent; incapable
- 永久 yǒngjiǔ permanent; everlasting
- 永恒 yǒnghéng eternal; everlasting
- 严峻 yánjùn severe; stern; grave
- 逊色 xùnsè inferior; to be less impressive
- 瑕疵 xiácī flaw; defect; blemish
- 误差 wùchā error; deviation
- 细微 xìwēi slight; subtle; tiny
- 微妙 wēimiào subtle; delicate
- 无关紧要 wúguānjǐnyào irrelevant; unimportant
- 微不足道 wēibùzúdào negligible; insignificant
- 琐碎 suǒsuì trivial; fragmented; minor and miscellaneous
- 稚嫩 zhìnèn young and inexperienced; immature; tender
- 拙劣 zhuōliè clumsy; inferior; poorly executed
- 突兀 tūwù abrupt; out of place; jutting
- 悬殊 xuánshū vastly different; large disparity
- 虚 xū empty; hollow; vague
- 相提并论 xiāngtíbìnglùn to mention in the same breath; to compare as equals
- 在所难免 zàisuǒnánmiǎn to be unavoidable; to be inevitable
- 无边无际 wúbiānwújì boundless; limitless; endless
- 无穷 wúqióng endless; infinite
Success and Benefit Chapter 56 · 26 words
- 应付 yìngfu to deal with; to cope with; to handle perfunctorily
- 有望 yǒuwàng hopeful; expected to
- 有幸 yǒuxìng to have the good fortune to
- 受益 shòuyì to benefit; to profit from
- 受益匪浅 shòuyìfěiqiǎn to benefit greatly; to gain a great deal
- 双赢 shuāngyíng win-win
- 赢家 yíngjiā winner
- 旺 wàng prosperous; flourishing; thriving
- 兴旺 xīngwàng prosperous; thriving
- 兴盛 xīngshèng flourishing; prosperous
- 欣欣向荣 xīnxīnxiàngróng thriving; flourishing
- 奏效 zòuxiào to take effect; to work
- 一举两得 yìjǔliǎngdé to achieve two things at once
- 转机 zhuǎnjī turning point; favourable turn
- 远近闻名 yuǎnjìnwénmíng famous far and near; widely known
- 脱颖而出 tuōyǐng'érchū to stand out from the crowd
- 心想事成 xīnxiǎngshìchéng to have one’s wishes fulfilled; may all go as one wishes
- 再接再厉 zàijiēzàilì to make persistent efforts; to keep up the good work
- 争气 zhēngqì to do well; to prove oneself; to make someone proud
- 争光 zhēngguāng to win honour for; to bring credit to
- 沾光 zhānguāng to benefit from another person’s advantage or connection
- 造福 zàofú to benefit; to bring benefit to
- 无敌 wúdí invincible; without equal
- 压倒 yādǎo to overwhelm; to overpower; to crush
- 勋章 xūnzhāng medal; decoration
- 硕果 shuòguǒ fruitful result; substantial achievement
Setbacks and Helplessness Chapter 57 · 24 words
- 受挫 shòucuò to suffer a setback; to be frustrated
- 拖累 tuōlěi to drag down; to burden
- 无力 wúlì powerless; unable to do something
- 无能为力 wúnéngwéilì powerless; unable to do anything
- 无可奈何 wúkěnàihé helpless; having no alternative
- 无济于事 wújìyúshì to be of no help; to serve no purpose
- 徒劳 túláo futile; in vain
- 死心 sǐxīn to give up hope; to stop clinging to an idea
- 下场 xiàchǎng outcome; end; fate
- 周折 zhōuzhé trouble; twists and turns
- 阻力 zǔlì resistance; obstruction
- 走弯路 zǒuwānlù to take a detour; to go the wrong way; to make avoidable mistakes
- 走投无路 zǒutóuwúlù to be at the end of one’s rope; to have no way out
- 雪上加霜 xuěshàngjiāshuāng to make matters worse; to add frost to snow
- 糟蹋 zāotà to waste; to ruin; to mistreat
- 萧条 xiāotiáo depressed; bleak; desolate
- 一事无成 yíshìwúchéng to achieve nothing; to accomplish nothing
- 一无所有 yìwúsuǒyǒu to have nothing at all
- 一筹莫展 yìchóumòzhǎn to be at one’s wits’ end
- 无所事事 wúsuǒshìshì to have nothing to do; to idle about
- 无所作为 wúsuǒzuòwéi to do nothing; to fail to act
- 无缘 wúyuán to have no chance or fate; not destined
- 亡羊补牢 wángyángbǔláo to mend the pen after sheep are lost; to take remedial action after a loss
- 揠苗助长 yàmiáozhùzhǎng to spoil things by excessive enthusiasm; to try to help shoots grow by pulling them up
Time and sequence Chapter 58 · 36 words
- 眼下 yǎnxià at present; currently
- 一早 yìzǎo early morning; first thing
- 随即 suíjí immediately afterwards; thereupon
- 再度 zàidù once again; a second time
- 暂 zàn temporarily; for the moment
- 暂且 zànqiě for the time being; temporarily
- 往常 wǎngcháng usually; as usual; in the past
- 照常 zhàocháng as usual; to proceed as normal
- 照例 zhàolì as usual; as a rule; usually
- 向来 xiànglái always; consistently
- 一如既往 yìrújìwǎng as always; as before
- 随时随地 suíshísuídì anytime and anywhere
- 预先 yùxiān in advance; beforehand
- 早日 zǎorì soon; at an early date
- 通宵 tōngxiāo all night; throughout the night
- 昼夜 zhòuyè day and night; around the clock
- 夜以继日 yèyǐjìrì day and night; around the clock
- 依次 yīcì in sequence; one after another
- 逐一 zhúyī one by one; individually
- 相继 xiāngjì one after another; in succession
- 一连 yìlián in succession; consecutively
- 转眼 zhuǎnyǎn in the blink of an eye; very quickly
- 骤然 zhòurán suddenly; abruptly
- 直至 zhízhì up until; straight through to
- 至此 zhìcǐ up to this point; at this point
- 之际 zhījì at the time of; on the occasion of
- 一经 yìjīng once; as soon as
- 一度 yídù once; at one point; for a time
- 有朝一日 yǒuzhāoyírì one day; someday
- 终究 zhōngjiū after all; in the end
- 终生 zhōngshēng lifelong; all one’s life
- 周岁 zhōusuì one full year of age; full age
- 逐年 zhúnián year by year; annually
- 徐徐 xúxú slowly; gently
- 旬 xún ten-day period
- 自始至终 zìshǐzhìzhōng from beginning to end; throughout
Degree and scope Chapter 59 · 34 words
- 真是 zhēnshi really is; truly; indeed
- 所谓 suǒwèi so-called
- 一并 yíbìng together; all at once
- 通通 tōngtōng all; entirely
- 统统 tǒngtǒng all; entirely
- 只管 zhǐguǎn just go ahead and; by all means; to only concern oneself with
- 无须 wúxū need not; unnecessary to
- 勿 wù do not; must not
- 务必 wùbì be sure to; must
- 须 xū must; need to
- 无论如何 wúlùnrúhé in any case; no matter what
- 丝毫 sīháo in the least; slightest amount
- 微 wēi slightly; tiny; minute
- 微微 wēiwēi slightly; faintly
- 万分 wànfēn extremely; exceedingly
- 尤为 yóuwéi especially; particularly
- 越发 yuèfā increasingly; all the more
- 愈加 yùjiā increasingly; all the more
- 愈 yù increasingly; the more
- 未免 wèimiǎn rather; a bit too
- 唯 wéi only; alone; merely
- 唯独 wéidú only; alone; solely
- 唯有 wéiyǒu only; only by
- 无非 wúfēi nothing more than; simply; merely
- 无不 wúbù without exception; all; invariably
- 无从 wúcóng to have no way of; to be unable to
- 无条件 wútiáojiàn unconditionally; unconditional
- 一概 yígài all; without exception; categorically
- 一味 yíwèi blindly; persistently; one-sidedly
- 亦 yì also; likewise; too
- 亿万 yìwàn hundreds of millions; countless
- 万万 wànwàn absolutely; by all means; under no circumstances
- 着实 zhuóshí indeed; truly; really
- 矣 yǐ classical sentence-final particle
Condition and manner Chapter 60 · 33 words
- 幸好 xìnghǎo fortunately; luckily
- 幸亏 xìngkuī thanks to; fortunately
- 顺手 shùnshǒu conveniently; handy; smoothly
- 一旁 yìpáng side; nearby
- 一齐 yìqí together; simultaneously
- 照样 zhàoyàng all the same; as before; in the same way
- 自行 zìxíng by oneself; on one’s own; voluntarily
- 私下 sīxià privately; in private
- 私自 sīzì without permission; on one's own authority
- 无故 wúgù without cause; for no reason
- 虽说 suīshuō although; even though
- 纵然 zòngrán even if; even though
- 倘若 tǎngruò if; supposing
- 索性 suǒxìng simply; just; might as well
- 一举 yìjǔ in one move; at one stroke
- 一鼓作气 yìgǔzuòqì to press on without let-up; to get something done in one go
- 毅然 yìrán resolutely
- 应邀 yìngyāo at someone’s invitation; to accept an invitation
- 专程 zhuānchéng specially; for a special purpose
- 争相 zhēngxiāng eagerly; competitively; one after another
- 源源不断 yuányuánbúduàn continuously; in an unbroken stream
- 自然而然 zìrán'érrán naturally; as a matter of course
- 因人而异 yīnrén'éryì to vary from person to person
- 与否 yǔfǒu whether or not
- 以致 yǐzhì so that; with the result that
- 以至于 yǐzhìyú so much so that; to the extent that
- 总而言之 zǒng'éryánzhī in short; all in all; to sum up
- 诸如此类 zhūrúcǐlèi and so on; such things; the like
- 依 yī to rely on; according to
- 一手 yìshǒu single-handedly; first-hand
- 特此 tècǐ hereby; for this special purpose
- 兹 zī hereby; now
- 之 zhī literary/classical particle or pronoun; of; it; this