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HSK 5 vocabulary — printable word list

All 1298 new words for HSK 5, alphabetical by pinyin. Cumulative total at this level: 2,500 words.

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WordPinyinEnglish
便 biàn plain; informal
辩论 biàn lùn debate; argument
编辑 biān jí to edit; to compile
鞭炮 biān pào firecrackers; string of small firecrackers
标点 biāo diǎn punctuation; a punctuation mark
标志 biāo zhì sign; mark
表面 biǎo miàn surface; face
表明 biǎo míng to make clear; to make known
表情 biǎo qíng (facial) expression; to express one's feelings
表现 biǎo xiàn to show; to show off
办理 bàn lǐ to handle; to transact; to conduct
棒 bàng stick; club
傍晚 bàng wǎn in the evening; when night falls
报告 bào gào to inform; to report
背 bèi the back of a body or object; to turn one's back
背景 bèi jǐng background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer
被子 bèi zi quilt
毕竟 bì jìng after all; all in all
避免 bì miǎn to avert; to prevent
必然 bì rán inevitable; certain
必需 bì xū to need; to require
必要 bì yào necessary; essential
病毒 bìng dú virus
薄 Bó surname Bo; thin
博物馆 bó wù guǎn museum
脖子 bó zi neck
布 bù variant of 布; to announce
不必 bù bì need not; does not have to
不断 bù duàn unceasing; uninterrupted
不得了 bù dé liǎo desperately serious; disastrous
不好意思 bù hǎo yì si to feel embarrassed; to find it embarrassing
不见得 bù jiàn de not necessarily; not likely
不免 bù miǎn inevitably
部门 bù mén department; branch
不耐烦 bù nài fán impatient; to lose patience
不然 bù rán not so; no
不如 bù rú not equal to; not as good as
不要紧 bù yào jǐn unimportant; not serious
步骤 bù zhòu procedure; step
不足 bù zú insufficient; lacking
不安 bù ān unpeaceful; unstable
班主任 bān zhǔ rèn teacher in charge of a class
包裹 bāo guǒ to wrap up; to bind up
包含 bāo hán to contain; to embody
包子 bāo zi bao (steamed stuffed bun)
悲观 bēi guān pessimistic
本科 běn kē undergraduate course; undergraduate (attributive)
本领 běn lǐng skill; ability
本质 běn zhì essence; nature
玻璃 bō li glass; (slang) male homosexual
把握 bǎ wò to grasp (also fig.); to seize
摆 bǎi to arrange; to exhibit
宝贝 bǎo bèi treasured object; treasure
保持 bǎo chí to keep; to maintain
保存 bǎo cún to conserve; to preserve
宝贵 bǎo guì valuable; precious
保留 bǎo liú to keep; to retain
保险 bǎo xiǎn insurance; to insure
彼此 bǐ cǐ each other; one another
比例 bǐ lì proportion; scale
比如 bǐ rú for example; for instance
丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems 干; third in order
补充 bǔ chōng to replenish; to supplement
创造 chuàng zào to create; to bring about
传播 chuán bō to disseminate; to propagate; to spread
传递 chuán dì to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive
传染 chuán rǎn to infect; contagious
传说 chuán shuō legend; folk tale; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say
传统 chuán tǒng tradition; traditional
窗帘 chuāng lián window curtains
吹 chuī to blow; to play a wind instrument
闯 chuǎng to rush; to charge
常识 cháng shí common sense; general knowledge
长途 cháng tú long distance
朝 Cháo abbr. for 朝鲜 Korea; imperial or royal court
朝代 cháo dài dynasty; reign (of a king)
彻底 chè dǐ thorough; thoroughly
趁 chèn to avail oneself of; to take advantage of
沉默 chén mò taciturn; uncommunicative
乘 Chéng surname Cheng; to ride
程度 chéng dù degree; level; extent
承担 chéng dān to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
成分 chéng fèn composition; ingredient; element; component; one's social
成果 chéng guǒ result; achievement
成就 chéng jiù accomplishment; success
诚恳 chéng kěn sincere; honest
成立 chéng lì to establish; to set up
承认 chéng rèn to admit; to concede
承受 chéng shòu to bear; to support
程序 chéng xù procedures; sequence
成语 chéng yǔ Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often a
成长 chéng zhǎng to mature; to grow
翅膀 chì bǎng wing
持续 chí xù to continue; to persist
池子 chí zi pond; bathhouse pool
臭 chòu stench; smelly
重 chóng to repeat; repetition
重复 chóng fù to repeat; to duplicate
除 chú to get rid of; to remove
除非 chú fēi only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when
除夕 Chú xī lunar New Year's Eve
插 chā to insert; stick in
差别 chā bié difference; distinction; disparity
叉子 chā zi fork
拆 chāi to tear open; to tear down
抄 chāo to make a copy; to plagiarize
车库 chē kù garage
车厢 chē xiāng carriage
称呼 chēng hu to call; to address as; form of address; appellation
称赞 chēng zàn to praise; to acclaim
吃亏 chī kuī to suffer losses; to come to grief
冲 chōng (of water) to dash against; to mix with water
充电器 chōng diàn qì battery charger
充分 chōng fèn ample; sufficient
充满 chōng mǎn full of; brimming with
抽屉 chōu ti drawer
抽象 chōu xiàng abstract; abstraction
出版 chū bǎn to publish
初级 chū jí junior; primary
出口 chū kǒu an exit; to speak
出色 chū sè remarkable; outstanding
出席 chū xí to attend; to participate
产品 chǎn pǐn goods; merchandise
产生 chǎn shēng to arise; to come into being; to come about; to give rise
炒 chǎo to sauté; to stir-fry
吵架 chǎo jià to quarrel; to have a row
尺子 chǐ zi ruler (measuring instrument)
宠物 chǒng wù house pet
丑 Chǒu surname Chou; clown
处理 chǔ lǐ to handle; to deal with; to punish
措施 cuò shī measure; step
错误 cuò wù mistaken; false; wrong; error; mistake
催 cuī to urge; to press
财产 cái chǎn property; assets
残疾 cán jí disabled; handicapped
惭愧 cán kuì ashamed
册 cè book; booklet
厕所 cè suǒ toilet; lavatory
测验 cè yàn test; to test
曾经 céng jīng once; already
刺激 cì jī to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite
次要 cì yào secondary
磁带 cí dài magnetic tape
辞职 cí zhí to resign
从此 cóng cǐ from now on; since then
从前 cóng qián previously; formerly
从事 cóng shì to go for; to engage in
从而 cóng ér thus; thereby
醋 cù vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry)
促进 cù jìn to promote (an idea or cause); to advance
促使 cù shǐ to induce; to promote
存 cún to exist; to deposit
存在 cún zài to exist; to be
参考 cān kǎo consultation; reference
餐厅 cān tīng dining hall; dining room
参与 cān yù to participate (in sth)
操场 cāo chǎng playground; sports field
操心 cāo xīn to worry about
匆忙 cōng máng hasty; hurried
踩 cǎi variant of 踩; to step on
采访 cǎi fǎng to interview; to gather news
彩虹 cǎi hóng rainbow
采取 cǎi qǔ to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of actio
此外 cǐ wài besides; in addition
电池 diàn chí battery
电台 diàn tái transmitter-receiver; broadcasting station
钓 diào to fish with a hook and bait
点头 diǎn tóu to nod
点心 diǎn xin light refreshments; pastry
对比 duì bǐ to contrast; contrast
对待 duì dài to treat; treatment
对方 duì fāng the other person; the other side; the other party
对手 duì shǒu opponent; rival
对象 duì xiàng target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
对于 duì yú regarding; as far as (sth) is concerned; with regard to
堆 duī to pile up; to heap up
多亏 duō kuī thanks to; luckily
多余 duō yú superfluous; unnecessary
短信 duǎn xìn text message; SMS
躲藏 duǒ cáng to conceal oneself; to go into hiding
大方 dà fāng expert; scholar
大象 dà xiàng elephant
大型 dà xíng large; large-scale
贷款 dài kuǎn a loan; to provide a loan (e.g. bank)
待遇 dài yù treatment; pay
淡 dàn insipid; diluted
到达 dào dá to reach; to arrive
道德 dào dé virtue; morality
道理 dào li reason; argument
达到 dá dào to reach; to achieve; to attain
递 dì to hand over; to pass on; to deliver; (bound form) progres
地道 dì dào tunnel; causeway
地理 dì lǐ geography
地区 dì qū local; regional
地毯 dì tǎn carpet; rug
地位 dì wèi position; status
地震 dì zhèn earthquake
的确 dí què really; indeed
敌人 dí rén enemy
冻 dòng to freeze; to feel very cold
洞 dòng cave; hole
动画片 dòng huà piàn animated film
逗 dòu to tease (playfully); to entice; (coll.) to joke
豆腐 dòu fu tofu; bean curd
度过 dù guò to pass; to spend (time)
独立 dú lì independent; independence
独特 dú tè unique; distinctive
答应 dā ying to answer; to respond; to answer positively; to agree; to
呆 dāi foolish; stupid
单纯 dān chún simple; pure
单调 dān diào monotonous
单独 dān dú alone; by oneself
担任 dān rèn to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of
耽误 dān wu to delay; to hold up
单位 dān wèi unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole)
单元 dān yuán unit (forming an entity); element
当代 dāng dài the present age; the contemporary era
登记 dēng jì to register (one's name)
登机牌 dēng jī pái boarding pass
等待 děng dài to wait; to wait for
等候 děng hòu to wait; to wait for
等于 děng yú to equal; to be tantamount to
滴 dī a drop; to drip
丁 Dīng surname Ding; male adult
吨 dūn ton (loanword); Taiwan pr. [dùn]
蹲 dūn to crouch; to squat
打工 dǎ gōng to work a temporary or casual job; (of students) to have a
打交道 dǎ jiāo dào to come into contact with; to have dealings
打喷嚏 dǎ pēn tì to sneeze
打听 dǎ ting to ask about; to make some inquiries
打招呼 dǎ zhāo hu to greet sb by word or action; to give prior notice
胆小鬼 dǎn xiǎo guǐ coward
挡 dǎng to resist; to obstruct
岛 dǎo variant of 岛; island
倒 dǎo to fall; to collapse; to lie horizontally; to fail; to go
倒霉 dǎo méi to have bad luck; to be out of luck
导演 dǎo yǎn to direct; director (film etc)
导致 dǎo zhì to lead to; to create
顶 dǐng apex; crown of the head
放松 fàng sōng to relax; to slacken; to loosen
罚款 fá kuǎn to fine; penalty
繁荣 fán róng prosperous; booming (economy)
凡是 fán shì each and every; every
房东 fáng dōng landlord
妨碍 fáng ài to hinder; to obstruct
肺 fèi lung
废话 fèi huà nonsense; rubbish
费用 fèi yòng cost; expenditure
奋斗 fèn dòu to strive; to struggle
愤怒 fèn nù angry; indignant
肥皂 féi zào soap
付款 fù kuǎn to pay a sum of money; payment
妇女 fù nǚ woman
复制 fù zhì to duplicate; to make a copy of
扶 fú to support with the hand; to help sb up
幅 fú width; roll
服从 fú cóng to obey (an order); to comply
服装 fú zhuāng dress; clothing
发表 fā biǎo to issue; to publish
发愁 fā chóu to worry; to fret
发达 fā dá well-developed; flourishing; to develop; to promote; to ex
发抖 fā dǒu to tremble; to shake
发挥 fā huī to display; to exhibit
发明 fā míng to invent; an invention
发票 fā piào invoice; receipt or bill for purchase
发言 fā yán to make a speech; statement
翻 fān to turn over; to flip over
方 Fāng surname Fang; square
方式 fāng shì way; manner; style; mode; pattern
方案 fāng àn plan; program (for action etc)
非 Fēi abbr. for 洲, Africa; to not be; not
分别 fēn bié to part; to leave each other; to distinguish; to tell apar
分布 fēn bù to scatter; to distribute
纷纷 fēn fēn one after another; in succession
分配 fēn pèi to distribute; to assign
分析 fēn xī to analyze; analysis
风格 fēng gé style
疯狂 fēng kuáng crazy; frenzied; wild
风俗 fēng sú social custom
风险 fēng xiǎn risk; hazard
讽刺 fěng cì to satirize; to mock
法院 fǎ yuàn court of law; court
反复 fǎn fù variant of 反复; repeatedly
反应 fǎn yìng to react; to respond
反正 fǎn zhèng anyway; in any case
反而 fǎn ér on the contrary; instead
仿佛 fǎng fú variant of 仿佛; to seem
否定 fǒu dìng to negate; to deny
否认 fǒu rèn to declare to be untrue; to deny
辅导 fǔ dǎo to give guidance; to mentor
挂号 guà hào to register (at a hospital etc); to send by registered mai
怪不得 guài bu de no wonder!; so that's why!
冠军 guàn jūn champion
罐头 guàn tou tin; can
柜台 guì tái variant of 柜台; sales counter
过分 guò fèn excessive; undue
过敏 guò mǐn oversensitive; allergic
过期 guò qī to be overdue; to exceed the time limit
国籍 guó jí nationality
国庆节 Guó qìng jié PRC National Day (October 1st)
乖 guāi (of a child) obedient, well-behaved; clever
官 Guān surname Guan; government official
关闭 guān bì to close; to shut (a window etc); (of a shop, school etc)
观察 guān chá to observe; to watch; to survey
观点 guān diǎn point of view; viewpoint
关怀 guān huái care; solicitude
观念 guān niàn notion; thought
光滑 guāng huá glossy; sleek; smooth
光临 guāng lín (formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend
光明 guāng míng light; radiance
光盘 guāng pán compact disc (CD); DVD; CD-ROM
光荣 guāng róng honor and glory; glorious
规矩 guī ju lit. compass and set square; fig. established standard
规律 guī lǜ rule (e.g. of science); law of behavior
规模 guī mó scale; scope
规则 guī zé rule; regulation
锅 guō pot; pan; wok; cauldron; pot-shaped thing
拐弯 guǎi wān to go round a curve; to turn a corner
管子 Guǎn zǐ Guanzi or Guan Zhong 管仲 (-645 BC), famous politician of Qi
广场 guǎng chǎng public square; plaza
广大 guǎng dà (of an area) vast or extensive; large-scale
广泛 guǎng fàn extensive; wide range
果实 guǒ shí fruit (produced by a plant); (fig.) fruits (of success etc
概括 gài kuò to summarize; to generalize; briefly; in broad outline
概念 gài niàn concept; idea
干活儿 gàn huór erhua variant of 干活; (coll.) to work
告别 gào bié to leave; to part from; to bid farewell to; to say goodbye
个别 gè bié individually; one by one; just one or two; exceptional; ra
个人 gè rén individual; personal
个性 gè xìng individuality; personality
各自 gè zì each; respective
更加 gèng jiā more (than sth else); even more
隔壁 gé bì next door; neighbor
革命 gé mìng to withdraw the mandate of heaven (and transition to a new
格外 gé wài especially; particularly
贡献 gòng xiàn to contribute; to dedicate
构成 gòu chéng to constitute; to form
固定 gù dìng to fix; to fasten
固体 gù tǐ solid
雇佣 gù yōng to employ; to hire
干脆 gān cuì candid; direct and to the point
钢铁 gāng tiě steel
高档 gāo dàng superior quality; high grade
高速 gāo sù high speed; expressway (abbr. for 路)
胳膊 gē bo arm
鸽子 gē zi pigeon; dove
根 gēn root; basis
根本 gēn běn fundamental; basic
盖 Gě surname Ge; lid
公布 gōng bù to announce; to make public
工程师 gōng chéng shī engineer
工厂 gōng chǎng factory
功夫 gōng fu skill; art
公开 gōng kāi open; overt; public; to make public; to release
功能 gōng néng function; capability
公平 gōng píng fair; impartial
工人 gōng rén worker
公元 gōng yuán CE (Common Era); Christian Era
工业 gōng yè industry
公寓 gōng yù apartment building; block of flats
公主 gōng zhǔ princess
沟通 gōu tōng to join; to connect; to link up; to communicate
姑姑 gū gu paternal aunt
姑娘 gū niang girl; young woman
改革 gǎi gé reform; to reform
改进 gǎi jìn to improve; to make better; improvement
改善 gǎi shàn to make better; to improve
改正 gǎi zhèng to correct; to amend
感激 gǎn jī to be grateful; to appreciate
赶紧 gǎn jǐn hurriedly; without delay
赶快 gǎn kuài quickly; at once
感受 gǎn shòu to sense; perception
感想 gǎn xiǎng impressions; reflections
搞 gǎo to do; to make
古典 gǔ diǎn classical
古代 gǔ dài ancient times
古老 gǔ lǎo ancient; old
股票 gǔ piào share certificate; stock (finance)
骨头 gǔ tou bone; moral character
鼓舞 gǔ wǔ heartening (news); to boost (morale)
滚 gǔn to boil; to roll
话题 huà tí subject (of a talk or conversation); topic
化学 huà xué chemistry; chemical
幻想 huàn xiǎng delusion; fantasy
滑冰 huá bīng to skate; skating
划船 huá chuán to row a boat; rowing boat
华裔 Huá yì ethnic Chinese; non-Chinese citizen of Chinese ancestry
怀念 huái niàn to cherish the memory of; to think of
皇帝 huáng dì emperor
黄瓜 huáng guā cucumber
皇后 huáng hòu empress; imperial consort
黄金 huáng jīn gold; golden (opportunity)
汇率 huì lǜ exchange rate
活跃 huó yuè active; lively
花生 huā shēng peanut; groundnut
慌张 huāng zhāng flustered; agitated
灰 huī ash; dust
挥 huī to wave; to brandish
灰尘 huī chén dust
恢复 huī fù to reinstate; to resume
灰心 huī xīn to lose heart; to be discouraged
缓解 huǎn jiě to bring relief; to alleviate (a crisis)
伙伴 huǒ bàn partner; companion
火柴 huǒ chái match (for lighting fire)
好奇 hào qí inquisitive; curious
行业 háng yè trade; profession; industry; business
豪华 háo huá luxurious
恨 hèn to hate; to regret
何必 hé bì there is no need; why should
合法 hé fǎ lawful; legitimate
何况 hé kuàng let alone; to say nothing of
合理 hé lǐ rational; reasonable; sensible; fair
和平 Hé píng Heping District of Shenyang city 沈阳市, Liaoning; Heping or
合同 hé tong (business) contract
核心 hé xīn core; nucleus
合影 hé yǐng to take a joint photo; group photo
合作 hé zuò to cooperate; to collaborate
横 héng horizontal; across
后果 hòu guǒ consequences; aftermath
壶 hú pot; classifier for bottled liquid
蝴蝶 hú dié butterfly
胡说 hú shuō to talk nonsense; drivel
糊涂 hú tu muddled; silly
胡同 hú tòng lane; alley
胡须 hú xū beard
哈 Hā abbr. for 哈萨克斯坦, Kazakhstan; abbr. for 哈尔滨, Harbin
忽视 hū shì to neglect; to overlook; to disregard; to ignore
呼吸 hū xī to breathe
婚礼 hūn lǐ wedding ceremony; wedding
婚姻 hūn yīn matrimony; wedding
海关 hǎi guān customs (i.e. border crossing inspection)
海鲜 hǎi xiān seafood
喊 hǎn to yell; to shout
嫁 jià (of a woman) to marry; to marry off a daughter
驾驶 jià shǐ to pilot (ship, airplane etc); to drive
价值 jià zhí value; worth
建立 jiàn lì to establish; to set up
键盘 jiàn pán keyboard
建设 jiàn shè to build; to construct; to establish; to develop; to insti
健身房 jiàn shēn fáng gym; gymnasium
建议 jiàn yì to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion
建筑 jiàn zhù to construct; building
降落 jiàng luò to descend; to land
酱油 jiàng yóu soy sauce
教材 jiào cái teaching material
教练 jiào liàn instructor; sports coach
教训 jiào xun to provide guidance; to lecture sb
届 jiè to arrive at (place or time); period
借口 jiè kǒu to use as an excuse; excuse; pretext
戒烟 jiè yān to give up smoking
戒指 jiè zhi (finger) ring
节 jié joint; node; (bound form) section; segment
结构 jié gòu structure; composition
结合 jié hé to combine; to link
结论 jié lùn conclusion; verdict
节省 jié shěng saving; to save
结账 jié zhàng to pay the bill; to settle accounts
救 jiù variant of 救; to save
救护车 jiù hù chē ambulance
舅舅 jiù jiu mother's brother; maternal uncle (informal)
嘉宾 jiā bīn esteemed guest; honored guest
家庭 jiā tíng family; household
家务 jiā wù household duties; housework
家乡 jiā xiāng hometown; native place
夹子 jiā zi clip; clamp
煎 jiān to pan fry; to sauté
肩膀 jiān bǎng shoulder
坚决 jiān jué firm; resolute; determined
艰巨 jiān jù arduous; terrible (task)
艰苦 jiān kǔ difficult; hard
坚强 jiān qiáng staunch; strong
尖锐 jiān ruì sharp; intense
浇 jiāo to pour liquid; to irrigate (using waterwheel)
交换 jiāo huàn to exchange; to swap
交际 jiāo jì communication; social intercourse
郊区 jiāo qū suburban district; outskirts
胶水 jiāo shuǐ glue
接触 jiē chù to touch; to contact
阶段 jiē duàn stage; section
接待 jiē dài to receive (a visitor); to admit (allow sb to enter)
接近 jiē jìn to approach; to get close to
结实 jiē shí to bear fruit; rugged
接着 jiē zhe to catch and hold on; to continue
解放 jiě fàng to liberate; to emancipate
解说员 jiě shuō yuán commentator
甲 jiǎ first of the ten Heavenly Stems 干; (used for an unspecifie
假如 jiǎ rú if
假装 jiǎ zhuāng to feign; to pretend
捡 jiǎn to pick up; to collect
剪刀 jiǎn dāo scissors
简历 jiǎn lì curriculum vitae (CV); résumé
简直 jiǎn zhí simply; really
讲究 jiǎng jiu to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for qua
讲座 jiǎng zuò a course of lectures
角度 jiǎo dù angle; point of view
狡猾 jiǎo huá crafty; cunning; sly
酒吧 jiǔ bā bar; pub
绝对 jué duì absolute; unconditional
决赛 jué sài finals (of a competition)
角色 jué sè role; character in a novel
决心 jué xīn determination; resolution
捐 juān to relinquish; to abandon; to contribute; to donate
卷 juǎn to roll up; roll
记录 jì lù to record; record (written account)
纪录 jì lù variant of 记录 (but in Taiwan, not for the verb sense "to r
纪律 jì lǜ discipline
寂寞 jì mò lonely; lonesome
纪念 jì niàn to commemorate; to honor the memory of; memento; keepsake;
计算 jì suàn to count; to calculate
记忆 jì yì to remember; to recall
进步 jìn bù progress; improvement; to improve; to progress
近代 jìn dài the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent
进口 jìn kǒu to import; imported
尽力 jìn lì to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort
敬爱 jìng ài to respect and love; to hold in high esteem
及格 jí gé to pass an exam or a test; to meet a minimum standard
急忙 jí máng hastily
集体 jí tǐ collective (decision); joint (effort)
集中 jí zhōng to concentrate; to centralize
具备 jù bèi to possess; to have
巨大 jù dà huge; immense
聚会 jù huì party; gathering
俱乐部 jù lè bù club (the organisation or its premises) (loanword)
据说 jù shuō it is said that; reportedly
具体 jù tǐ concrete; definite
桔子 jú zi tangerine; also written 橘子
基本 jī běn basic; fundamental
激烈 jī liè (of competition or fighting) intense; fierce
机器 jī qì machine
肌肉 jī ròu muscle; flesh
金属 jīn shǔ metal
经典 jīng diǎn the classics; scriptures
精力 jīng lì energy
经营 jīng yíng to engage in (business etc); to run; to operate
居然 jū rán unexpectedly; to one's surprise
军事 jūn shì military affairs; (attributive) military
均匀 jūn yún even; well-distributed
紧 jǐn tight; strict
紧急 jǐn jí urgent; emergency
尽量 jǐn liàng as much as possible; to the greatest extent
谨慎 jǐn shèn cautious; prudent
景色 jǐng sè scenery; scene
举 jǔ variant of 举; to lift
会计 kuài jì accountant; accountancy
矿泉水 kuàng quán shuǐ mineral water
夸 kuā used in 克; to boast; to exaggerate
看不起 kàn bu qǐ to look down upon; to despise
看来 kàn lai apparently; it seems that
抗议 kàng yì to protest; protest
克 Kè abbr. for 克罗地亚, Croatia; (Tw) abbr. for 克罗埃西亚, Croatia
课程 kè chéng course; academic program
克服 kè fú (try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer
客观 kè guān objective; impartial
刻苦 kè kǔ hardworking; assiduous
客厅 kè tīng drawing room (room for arriving guests); living room
空闲 kòng xián idle; free time
控制 kòng zhì to control
开放 kāi fàng to bloom; to open
开发 kāi fā to exploit (a resource); to open up (for development)
开幕式 kāi mù shì opening ceremony
开心 kāi xīn to feel happy; to rejoice
颗 kē classifier for small spheres, pearls, corn grains, teeth,
可见 kě jiàn it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thu
可靠 kě kào reliable
可怕 kě pà awful; dreadful
空间 kōng jiān space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway
卡车 kǎ chē truck
砍 kǎn to chop; to cut down
烤鸭 kǎo yā roast duck
恐怖 kǒng bù terrible; frightful
口味 kǒu wèi a person's preferences; tastes (in food)
恋爱 liàn ài (romantic) love; in love
联合 lián hé to combine; to join
连忙 lián máng promptly; at once
连续剧 lián xù jù serialized drama; dramatic series
良好 liáng hǎo good; favorable
粮食 liáng shi foodstuff; cereals
流传 liú chuán to spread; to circulate
浏览 liú lǎn to skim over; to browse
了不起 liǎo bu qǐ amazing; terrific
落后 luò hòu to fall behind; to lag (in technology etc)
逻辑 luó ji logic (loanword)
辣椒 là jiāo hot pepper; chili
蜡烛 là zhú candle
烂 làn soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft
来自 lái zì to come from (a place); From: (in email header)
拦 lán to block sb's path; to obstruct
狼 láng wolf
劳动 láo dòng work; toil
劳驾 láo jià excuse me
乐观 lè guān optimistic; hopeful
类 lèi kind; type
雷 Léi surname Lei; thunder
粒 lì grain; granule
立方 lì fāng cube (math.); abbr. for 立方体
立即 lì jí immediately
立刻 lì kè forthwith; immediate
力量 lì liang power; force
利润 lì rùn profits
利息 lì xī interest (on a loan)
利益 lì yì benefit; (in sb's) interest
利用 lì yòng to exploit; to make use of
梨 lí pear
离婚 lí hūn to divorce
厘米 lí mǐ centimeter
临时 lín shí as the time draws near; at the last moment
铃 líng (small) bell
灵活 líng huó flexible; nimble
零件 líng jiàn part; component
零钱 líng qián change (of money); small change
零食 líng shí between-meal nibbles; snacks
漏 lòu to leak; to divulge
龙 Lóng surname Long; dragon
露 Lù surname Lu; to show
陆地 lù dì dry land (as opposed to the sea)
录取 lù qǔ to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc)
陆续 lù xù in turn; successively
录音 lù yīn to record (sound); sound recording
论文 lùn wén paper; treatise
轮流 lún liú to alternate; to take turns
老百姓 lǎo bǎi xìng ordinary people; the "person in the street"
老板 lǎo bǎn variant of 老板; Robam (brand)
姥姥 lǎo lao (coll.) mother's mother; maternal grandmother
老实 lǎo shi honest; sincere; well-behaved
老鼠 lǎo shǔ rat; mouse
礼拜天 Lǐ bài tiān Sunday
理论 lǐ lùn theory; to argue
理由 lǐ yóu reason; grounds
领导 lǐng dǎo lead; leading
领域 lǐng yù domain; sphere
面对 miàn duì to face; to confront
面积 miàn jī area (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area
面临 miàn lín to face sth; to be confronted with
棉花 mián hua cotton
苗条 miáo tiao (of a woman) slim; slender
描写 miáo xiě to describe; to depict
秒 miǎo second (unit of time); arc second (angular measurement uni
骂 mà to scold; to abuse
麦克风 mài kè fēng microphone (loanword)
冒险 mào xiǎn to take risks; to take chances
贸易 mào yì (commercial) trade
馒头 mán tou steamed roll; steamed bun
毛 Máo surname Mao; hair
毛病 máo bìng fault; defect
矛盾 máo dùn contradiction; conflicting views
魅力 mèi lì charm; fascination
眉毛 méi mao eyebrow
煤炭 méi tàn coal
蜜蜂 mì fēng bee; honeybee
秘密 mì mì secret; private; confidential; clandestine; a secret
密切 mì qiè close; familiar
秘书 mì shū secretary
命令 mìng lìng order; command
命运 mìng yùn fate; destiny
迷路 mí lù to lose the way; lost
谜语 mí yǔ riddle; conundrum
民主 mín zhǔ democracy
名片 míng piàn (business) card
名牌 míng pái famous brand; nameplate
明确 míng què clear-cut; definite; explicit; to clarify; to specify; to
名胜 míng shèng a place famous for its scenery or historical relics; sceni
明显 míng xiǎn clear; distinct
明信片 míng xìn piàn postcard
明星 míng xīng star; celebrity
陌生 mò shēng strange; unfamiliar
模仿 mó fǎng to imitate; to copy
模糊 mó hu vague; indistinct
摩托车 mó tuō chē (loanword) motorbike; motorcycle
目标 mù biāo target; goal
目录 mù lù catalog; table of contents
目前 mù qián at the present time; currently
木头 mù tou slow-witted; blockhead
美术 měi shù art; fine arts
摸 mō to feel with the hand; to touch
满足 mǎn zú to satisfy; to meet (the needs of)
某 mǒu some; a certain
念 niàn variant of 念, to read aloud; to read
年代 nián dài a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age
年纪 nián jì age
牛仔裤 niú zǎi kù jeans
难怪 nán guài (it's) no wonder (that...); (it's) not surprising (that)
难看 nán kàn ugly; unsightly
内科 nèi kē internal medicine; general medicine
嫩 nèn young and tender; (of food) tender; lightly cooked
能干 néng gàn capable; competent
能源 néng yuán energy; power source
宁可 nìng kě preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...)
浓 nóng concentrated; dense
农民 nóng mín peasant; farmer
农业 nóng yè agriculture; farming
哪怕 nǎ pà even; even if
脑袋 nǎo dai head; skull
女士 nǚ shì lady; madam
片 piàn disk; sheet
片面 piàn miàn unilateral; one-sided
飘 piāo variant of 飘; to float
派 pài clique; school
盼望 pàn wàng to hope for; to look forward to
排队 pái duì to line up
排球 pái qiú volleyball
佩服 pèi fú to admire
配合 pèi hé matching; fitting in with
碰见 pèng jiàn to run into; to meet (unexpectedly)
赔偿 péi cháng to compensate
培养 péi yǎng to cultivate; to breed
盆 pén basin; flower pot
疲劳 pí láo fatigue; wearily
皮鞋 pí xié leather shoes
频道 pín dào frequency; (television) channel
平 Píng surname Ping; flat
凭 píng variant of 凭; to lean against
平常 píng cháng ordinary; common
平等 píng děng equal; equality
平方 píng fāng square (as in square foot, square mile, square root)
平衡 píng héng balance; equilibrium
评价 píng jià to evaluate; to assess
平静 píng jìng tranquil; undisturbed
平均 píng jūn average; on average; evenly; in equal proportions
破产 pò chǎn to go bankrupt; to become impoverished
破坏 pò huài destruction; damage
迫切 pò qiè urgent; pressing
拍 pāi to pat; to clap
批 pī to ascertain; to act on
披 pī to drape over one's shoulders; to open
批准 pī zhǔn to approve; to ratify
匹 pǐ classifier for horses, mules etc; classifier for cloth: bo
品种 pǐn zhǒng breed; variety
朴素 pǔ sù plain and simple; unadorned
欠 qiàn to owe; to lack
前途 qián tú prospects; future outlook
强调 qiáng diào to emphasize (a statement); to stress
强烈 qiáng liè strong; intense
瞧 qiáo to look at; to see
球迷 qiú mí fan (ball sports)
牵 qiān to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether)
谦虚 qiān xū modest; self-effacing
签字 qiān zì to sign (one's name); signature
枪 Qiāng surname Qiang; gun
悄悄 qiāo qiāo quiet; making little or no noise; surreptitious; stealthy
切 qiē to cut; to slice; to carve; (math) tangential
浅 qiǎn shallow; light (color)
抢 qiǎng to fight over; to rush
巧妙 qiǎo miào ingenious; clever; ingenuity; artifice
劝 quàn to advise; to urge
权力 quán lì power; authority
权利 quán lì right (i.e. an entitlement to sth); (classical) power and
全面 quán miàn all-around; comprehensive
确定 què dìng definite; certain
确认 què rèn to confirm; to verify
圈 quān circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of
缺乏 quē fá to lack; to be short of
气氛 qì fēn atmosphere; mood
汽油 qì yóu gasoline
庆祝 qìng zhù to celebrate
奇迹 qí jì miracle; miraculous
其余 qí yú the rest; the others
勤奋 qín fèn hardworking; diligent
勤劳 qín láo hardworking; industrious
情景 qíng jǐng scene; spectacle
情绪 qíng xù mood; state of mind
去世 qù shì to pass away; to die
期待 qī dài to look forward to; to await
期间 qī jiān period of time; time
侵略 qīn lüè to invade; invasion
亲切 qīn qiè amiable; cordial
亲自 qīn zì personally; in person
亲爱 qīn ài dear; beloved
青 Qīng abbr. for 海, Qinghai Province; green
青春 qīng chūn youth; youthfulness
清淡 qīng dàn light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored); insipid
青少年 qīng shào nián adolescent; youth
轻视 qīng shì contempt; contemptuous
趋势 qū shì trend; tendency
启发 qǐ fā to enlighten; to explain (a text etc)
企图 qǐ tú to attempt; to try
企业 qǐ yè company; firm; enterprise; corporation
请求 qǐng qiú to request; to ask; request
娶 qǔ to take a wife; to marry (a woman)
取消 qǔ xiāo to cancel; cancellation
弱 ruò weak; feeble; young
软件 ruǎn jiàn (computer) software
绕 rào to wind; to coil (thread)
燃烧 rán shāo to ignite; to combust
热烈 rè liè enthusiastic; ardent
热心 rè xīn enthusiastic; ardent; zealous
热爱 rè ài to love ardently; to adore
人才 rén cái talent; talented person
人口 rén kǒu population; people
人类 rén lèi humanity; human race
人事 rén shì personnel; human resources
人生 rén shēng life (one's time on earth)
人物 rén wù person; personage; figure (esp. sb of importance); charact
人员 rén yuán staff; crew
日常 rì cháng day-to-day; daily; everyday
日程 rì chéng schedule; itinerary
日历 rì lì calendar
日期 rì qī date
日用品 rì yòng pǐn articles for daily use
融化 róng huà to melt; to thaw
荣幸 róng xìng honored (to have the privilege of ...)
荣誉 róng yù honor; credit
如何 rú hé how; what way
如今 rú jīn nowadays; now
忍不住 rěn bu zhù cannot help; unable to bear
嚷 rǎng to shout; to bellow
税 shuì taxes; duties
摔 shuāi to throw down; to fall
双方 shuāng fāng bilateral; both sides
说不定 shuō bu dìng can't say for sure; maybe
说服 shuō fú to persuade; to convince
甩 shuǎi to throw; to fling
晒 shài variant of 晒; (of the sun) to shine on
善良 shàn liáng good and honest; kindhearted
善于 shàn yú to be good at; to be adept at
扇子 shàn zi fan
上当 shàng dàng taken in (by sb's deceit); to be fooled
勺子 sháo zi scoop; ladle
设备 shè bèi equipment; facilities; installations
设计 shè jì to design; to plan; design; plan
射击 shè jī to shoot; to fire (a gun)
设施 shè shī facilities; installation
摄影 shè yǐng to take a photograph; photography
胜利 shèng lì victory
蛇 shé variant of 蛇; snake
舌头 shé tou tongue; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracti
神话 shén huà legend; fairy tale
神经 shén jīng nerve; mental state
神秘 shén mì mysterious; mystery
绳子 shéng zi cord; string; rope
士兵 shì bīng soldier
似的 shì de seems as if; rather like
是否 shì fǒu whether (or not); if
试卷 shì juàn examination paper; test paper
事实 shì shí fact
事物 shì wù thing; object
事先 shì xiān in advance; before the event
时代 Shí dài Time, US weekly news magazine; age
实话 shí huà truth
实践 shí jiàn practice; to put into practice
时刻 shí kè time; juncture
时髦 shí máo in vogue; fashionable
时期 shí qī period; phase
时尚 shí shàng fashion; fad
石头 shí tou stone
食物 shí wù food
实现 shí xiàn to achieve; to implement
实习 shí xí to practice; field work
实行 shí xíng to implement; to carry out
实验 shí yàn experiment; test
实用 shí yòng practical; functional
寿命 shòu mìng life span; life expectancy
受伤 shòu shāng to sustain injuries; wounded (in an accident etc)
数据 shù jù data
数码 shù mǎ number; numerals
熟练 shú liàn practiced; proficient
杀 shā to kill; to murder
沙漠 shā mò desert
沙滩 shā tān beach; sandy shore
删除 shān chú to delete; to cancel
商品 shāng pǐn commodity; goods
商业 shāng yè business; trade
伸 shēn to stretch; to extend
身材 shēn cái stature; build (height and weight)
身份 shēn fèn identity; aspect of one's identity (i.e. sth that one is –
深刻 shēn kè profound; deep
升 shēng to ascend; to rise to the rank of
生产 shēng chǎn to produce; to manufacture; to give birth to a child
声调 shēng diào tone; note
生动 shēng dòng vivid; lively
舍不得 shě bu de to hate to do sth; to hate to part with
省略 shěng lüè to leave out; an omission
诗 Shī abbr. for Shijing 诗经, the Book of Songs; poem
失眠 shī mián to suffer from insomnia
失去 shī qù to lose
失业 shī yè unemployment; to lose one's job
收获 shōu huò variant of 收获; to harvest
收据 shōu jù receipt
蔬菜 shū cài vegetables
书架 shū jià bookshelf
输入 shū rù to import; to input
舒适 shū shì cozy; snug
梳子 shū zi comb
傻 shǎ foolish
闪电 shǎn diàn lightning
使劲儿 shǐ jìnr erhua variant of 使劲; to exert all one's strength
始终 shǐ zhōng from beginning to end; all along
手工 shǒu gōng handwork; manual
手术 shǒu shù (surgical) operation; surgery
手套 shǒu tào glove; mitten
手续 shǒu xù procedure; formalities
手指 shǒu zhǐ finger
鼠标 shǔ biāo mouse (computing)
属于 shǔ yú to be classified as; to belong to
碎 suì (transitive or intransitive verb) to break into pieces; to
随时 suí shí at any time; at all times; at the right time; whenever nec
缩短 suō duǎn to curtail; to cut down
缩小 suō xiǎo to reduce; to decrease
所 suǒ actually; place
锁 suǒ to lock; to lock up; a lock
所谓 suǒ wèi so-called; what is called
似乎 sì hū it seems; seemingly; as if
寺庙 sì miào temple; monastery
宿舍 sù shè dormitory; dorm room
撕 sī to tear
丝绸 sī chóu silk cloth; silk
丝毫 sī háo the slightest amount or degree; a bit
思考 sī kǎo to reflect on; to ponder over
私人 sī rén private; personal
思想 sī xiǎng thought; thinking
洒 sǎ to sprinkle; to spray
嗓子 sǎng zi throat; voice
损失 sǔn shī loss; damage
田野 tián yě field; open land
调皮 tiáo pí naughty; mischievous
调整 tiáo zhěng to adjust; adjustment
天空 tiān kōng sky
天真 tiān zhēn naive; innocent
挑战 tiǎo zhàn to challenge; challenge
团 tuán round; lump
退 tuì to retreat; to withdraw; to reject; to return (sth)
退步 tuì bù to do less well than before; to make a concession
退休 tuì xiū to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement
推辞 tuī cí to decline (an appointment, invitation etc)
推广 tuī guǎng to extend; to spread
推荐 tuī jiàn to recommend; recommendation
太极拳 tài jí quán shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan; traditiona
太太 tài tai married woman; Mrs.
烫 tàng to scald; to burn (by scalding)
套 tào to cover; to encase
台阶 tái jiē steps; flight of steps
谈判 tán pàn to negotiate; negotiation
逃 táo to escape; to run away
桃 táo peach
逃避 táo bì to escape; to evade
特殊 tè shū special; particular
特意 tè yì specially; intentionally
特征 tè zhēng characteristic; diagnostic property
疼爱 téng ài to love dearly
提 tí to carry (hanging down from the hand); to lift
提倡 tí chàng to promote; to advocate
提纲 tí gāng outline; synopsis
题目 tí mù subject; title
提问 tí wèn to question; to quiz; to grill
痛快 tòng kuài delighted; to one's heart's content
痛苦 tòng kǔ pain; suffering
透明 tòu míng transparent; (fig.) transparent; open to scrutiny
铜 tóng copper (chemistry); see also 红铜
同时 tóng shí at the same time; simultaneously
投资 tóu zī investment; to invest
兔子 tù zi hare; rabbit
通常 tōng cháng regular; usual
通讯 tōng xùn communications; news story
突出 tū chū prominent; outstanding
塔 tǎ pagoda; tower
坦率 tǎn shuài frank (discussion); blunt
体会 tǐ huì to know from experience; to learn through experience
体积 tǐ jī volume; bulk
体贴 tǐ tiē considerate (of other people's needs)
体现 tǐ xiàn to embody; to reflect
体验 tǐ yàn to experience for oneself
统一 tǒng yī to unify; to integrate; unified; integrated
统治 tǒng zhì to rule (a country); to govern
吐 tǔ to spit; to send out (silk from a silkworm, bolls from cot
土地 tǔ dì land; soil
土豆 tǔ dòu potato; (Tw) peanut
外交 wài jiāo diplomacy; diplomatic
万一 wàn yī just in case; if by any chance
玩具 wán jù plaything; toy
完美 wán měi perfect
完善 wán shàn (of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive; well-developed
完整 wán zhěng complete; intact
王子 wáng zǐ prince; son of a king
胃 wèi stomach
未必 wèi bì not necessarily; maybe not
未来 wèi lái future; tomorrow
卫生间 wèi shēng jiān bathroom; toilet
位置 wèi zhi position; place
问候 wèn hòu to give one's respects; to send a greeting
违反 wéi fǎn to violate (a law)
维护 wéi hù to defend; to safeguard
围巾 wéi jīn scarf; shawl
围绕 wéi rào to revolve around; to center on (an issue)
唯一 wéi yī only; sole
闻 Wén surname Wen; to hear
文件 wén jiàn document; file
文具 wén jù stationery; item of stationery (pen, pencil, eraser, penci
文明 wén míng civilized; civilization
文学 wén xué literature
卧室 wò shì bedroom
雾 wù fog; mist
物理 wù lǐ physics; physical
物质 wù zhì matter; substance
无奈 wú nài to have no alternative; frustrated
无数 wú shù countless; numberless
歪 wāi askew; at a crooked angle
弯 wān to bend; bent
危害 wēi hài to jeopardize; to harm
微笑 wēi xiào smile; to smile
威胁 wēi xié to threaten; to menace
温暖 wēn nuǎn warm
温柔 wēn róu gentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to describe
尾巴 wěi ba tail; colloquial pr. [yǐ ba]
伟大 wěi dà huge; great; grand; worthy of the greatest admiration; imp
委屈 wěi qu to feel wronged; to cause sb to feel wronged
委托 wěi tuō to entrust; to trust
吻 wěn kiss; to kiss
稳定 wěn dìng steady; stable
屋子 wū zi house; room
往返 wǎng fǎn to go back and forth; to go to and fro; to do a round trip
武器 wǔ qì weapon; arms
武术 wǔ shù military skill or technique (in former times); all kinds o
吓 xià to scare; to frighten; to intimidate
下载 xià zǎi to download; also pr. [xià zài]
县 xiàn county
现金 xiàn jīn cash
现实 xiàn shí reality; actuality
现象 xiàn xiàng phenomenon; appearance
项 Xiàng surname Xiang; back of neck
项链 xiàng liàn necklace
项目 xiàng mù item; project
橡皮 xiàng pí rubber; an eraser
象棋 xiàng qí Chinese chess
象征 xiàng zhēng emblem; symbol
效率 xiào lǜ efficiency
孝顺 xiào shùn filial; dutiful
斜 xié inclined; slanting
协调 xié tiáo to coordinate; to harmonize
雄伟 xióng wěi grand; imposing
瞎 xiā blind; groundlessly
鲜艳 xiān yàn bright-colored; gaily-colored
相处 xiāng chǔ to be in contact (with sb); to associate
相对 xiāng duì relatively; opposite
相当 xiāng dāng equivalent to; appropriate
相关 xiāng guān related; relevant
相似 xiāng sì similar; alike
消费 xiāo fèi to consume; to spend
消化 xiāo huà to digest (food); (fig.) to absorb (information etc); to a
消灭 xiāo miè to put an end to; to annihilate
销售 xiāo shòu to sell; to market
消失 xiāo shī to disappear; to fade away
歇 xiē to rest; to take a break
胸 xiōng variant of 胸; chest
兄弟 xiōng dì brothers; younger brother
修改 xiū gǎi to amend; to alter
休闲 xiū xián leisure; relaxation
显得 xiǎn de to seem; to look
显然 xiǎn rán clearly; evidently; obviously
显示 xiǎn shì to show; to illustrate
想念 xiǎng niàn to miss; to remember with longing
享受 xiǎng shòu to enjoy; to live it up
想象 xiǎng xiàng to imagine; to envision; imagination
小吃 xiǎo chī snack; refreshments
小伙子 xiǎo huǒ zi young man; young guy
小麦 xiǎo mài wheat
小气 xiǎo qì stingy; miserly
小偷 xiǎo tōu thief
学期 xué qī term; semester
学术 xué shù learning; science
学问 xué wèn learning; knowledge
宣布 xuān bù to declare; to announce
宣传 xuān chuán to disseminate; to give publicity to
选举 xuǎn jǔ to elect; election
系 xì to connect; to relate to
细节 xì jié details; particulars
戏剧 xì jù a drama; a play; theater; script of a play
系领带 xì lǐng dài to wear a tie
系统 xì tǒng system
信封 xìn fēng envelope
信号 xìn hào signal
信息 xìn xī information; news
幸亏 xìng kuī fortunately; luckily
幸运 xìng yùn fortunate; lucky
性质 xìng zhì nature; characteristic
形成 xíng chéng to form; to take shape
行动 xíng dòng operation; action
行人 xíng rén pedestrian; traveler on foot
形容 xíng róng to describe; (literary) countenance; appearance
形式 xíng shì outer appearance; form
形势 xíng shì circumstances; situation
行为 xíng wéi action; conduct
形象 xíng xiàng image; form
形状 xíng zhuàng form; shape
叙述 xù shù to relate (a story or information); to tell or talk about
训练 xùn liàn to train; to drill
迅速 xùn sù rapid; speedy
询问 xún wèn to inquire
寻找 xún zhǎo to seek; to look for
吸收 xī shōu to absorb; to assimilate
心理 xīn lǐ psychology; mentality
欣赏 xīn shǎng to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire
心脏 xīn zàng heart
虚心 xū xīn open-minded; humble
愿望 yuàn wàng desire; wish
元旦 Yuán dàn New Year's Day
缘故 yuán gù reason; cause
原料 yuán liào raw material
原则 yuán zé principle; doctrine
宴会 yàn huì banquet; feast
样式 yàng shì type; style
要不 yào bù otherwise; or else
要是 yào shi (coll.) if
延长 Yán cháng Yanchang county in Yan'an 安, Shaanxi; to prolong
严肃 yán sù solemn; grave
阳台 yáng tái variant of 阳台; balcony
摇 Yáo surname Yao; to shake
夜 yè variant of 夜; night
液体 yè tǐ liquid
业务 yè wù business; professional work
业余 yè yú in one's spare time; outside working hours
议论 yì lùn to comment; to talk about
意外 yì wài unexpected; accident
义务 yì wù duty; obligation
意义 yì yì sense; meaning
硬币 yìng bì coin
应付 yìng fu to deal with; to cope
硬件 yìng jiàn hardware
应聘 yìng pìn to accept a job offer; to apply for an advertised position
应用 yìng yòng to put to use; to apply
移动 yí dòng to move; movement
遗憾 yí hàn regret; to regret
移民 yí mín to immigrate; to migrate
疑问 yí wèn question; interrogation
银 yín silver; silver-colored
迎接 yíng jiē to welcome; to greet
营业 yíng yè to do business; to trade
营养 yíng yǎng nutrition; nourishment
用途 yòng tú use; application
幼儿园 yòu ér yuán kindergarten; nursery school
邮局 yóu jú post office
游览 yóu lǎn to go sightseeing; to tour
犹豫 yóu yù to hesitate
油炸 yóu zhá to deep fry
预报 yù bào forecast
预订 yù dìng to place an order; to book ahead
预防 yù fáng to prevent; to take precautions against
玉米 yù mǐ corn; maize
运气 yùn qi luck (good or bad)
运输 yùn shū to transport; to carry
运用 yùn yòng to use; to put to use
娱乐 yú lè to entertain; to amuse
腰 yāo waist; lower back
一辈子 yī bèi zi (for) a lifetime
一旦 yī dàn in case (sth happens); if
一路 yī lù the whole journey; all the way
依然 yī rán still; as before
一致 yī zhì unanimous; identical (views or opinions)
因素 yīn sù element; factor
因而 yīn ér therefore; as a result
英俊 yīng jùn handsome
英雄 yīng xióng hero
拥抱 yōng bào to embrace; to hug
拥挤 yōng jǐ crowded; to throng
优惠 yōu huì privilege; favorable (terms)
悠久 yōu jiǔ long (tradition, history etc)
优美 yōu měi graceful; fine
优势 yōu shì superiority; dominance
晕 yūn confused; dizzy
痒 yǎng variant of 痒; to itch
咬 yǎo to bite; to nip
乙 yǐ second of the ten Heavenly Stems 干; second in order
以及 yǐ jí as well as; too
以来 yǐ lái since (a previous event)
影子 yǐng zi shadow; reflection
勇气 yǒng qì courage; valor
有利 yǒu lì advantageous; favorable
语气 yǔ qì tone; manner of speaking
与其 yǔ qí rather than...; 与其 A 如 B (rather than A, better to B)
宇宙 yǔ zhòu universe; cosmos
状况 zhuàng kuàng condition; state; situation
状态 zhuàng tài condition; state; state of affairs
抓紧 zhuā jǐn to keep a firm grip on; to pay close attention to
专家 zhuān jiā expert; specialist
专心 zhuān xīn to focus one's attention; to concentrate on (doing sth)
装 zhuāng adornment; to adorn
装饰 zhuāng shì to decorate; decoration
追求 zhuī qiú to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after
转变 zhuǎn biàn to change; to transform
转告 zhuǎn gào to pass on; to communicate
占线 zhàn xiàn busy (telephone line)
战争 zhàn zhēng war; conflict
账户 zhàng hù bank account; online account
照常 zhào cháng as usual
召开 zhào kāi to convene (a conference or meeting); to convoke
着凉 zháo liáng to catch cold; Taiwan pr. [zhāo liáng]
阵 zhèn disposition of troops; wave
振动 zhèn dòng to vibrate; to shake
政策 zhèng cè policy
政府 zhèng fǔ government
证件 zhèng jiàn certificate; papers; credentials; document; ID
证据 zhèng jù evidence; proof
挣钱 zhèng qián to make money
政治 zhèng zhì politics; political
哲学 zhé xué philosophy
制定 zhì dìng to draw up; to formulate
制度 zhì dù system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution
智慧 zhì huì wisdom; knowledge
至今 zhì jīn so far; to this day
治疗 zhì liáo to treat (an illness); medical treatment
秩序 zhì xù order (orderly); order (sequence)
至于 zhì yú as for; as to
制作 zhì zuò to make; to manufacture
直 Zhí surname Zhi; Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flam
执行 zhí xíng to implement; to carry out
执照 zhí zhào license; permit
重量 zhòng liàng weight
注册 zhù cè to register; to enroll
祝福 zhù fú blessings; to wish sb well
逐步 zhú bù progressively; step by step
竹子 zhú zi bamboo
摘 zhāi to take; to borrow
粘贴 zhān tiē to stick; to affix
招待 zhāo dài to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (g
针对 zhēn duì to target; to focus on
真理 zhēn lǐ truth
真实 zhēn shí true; real
珍惜 zhēn xī to treasure; to value
睁 zhēng to open (one's eyes)
正 zhēng first month of the lunar year; straight
争论 zhēng lùn to argue; to debate
征求 zhēng qiú to solicit; to seek
争取 zhēng qǔ to fight for; to strive for
诊断 zhěn duàn to diagnose
枕头 zhěn tou pillow
整个 zhěng gè whole; entire
整体 zhěng tǐ whole entity; entire body
支 Zhī surname Zhi; to support
支票 zhī piào check (bank); cheque
钟 Zhōng surname Zhong; handleless cup
中介 zhōng jiè to act as intermediary; to link
中旬 zhōng xún middle third of a month
中心 zhōng xīn center; heart
周到 zhōu dào thoughtful; considerate
展开 zhǎn kāi to unfold; to spread out; to open up; to launch; to carry
展览 zhǎn lǎn to put on display; to exhibit
涨 zhǎng to rise (of prices, rivers); to swell
掌握 zhǎng wò to grasp (often fig.); to control
指导 zhǐ dǎo to guide; to give directions
指挥 zhǐ huī to conduct; to command
煮 zhǔ variant of 煮; to cook
主持 zhǔ chí to take charge of; to manage or direct
嘱咐 zhǔ fù to tell; to exhort
主观 zhǔ guān subjective
主人 zhǔ rén master; host
主席 zhǔ xí chairperson; premier
主张 zhǔ zhāng to advocate; to stand for
醉 zuì intoxicated
最初 zuì chū first; primary
罪犯 zuì fàn criminal
作品 zuò pǐn work (of art); opus
作为 zuò wéi one's conduct; deed
作文 zuò wén to write an essay; composition (student essay)
再三 zài sān over and over again; again and again
赞成 zàn chéng to approve; to endorse
赞美 zàn měi to admire; to praise
造成 zào chéng to bring about; to create
则 zé (literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a pr
责备 zé bèi to blame; to criticize
自从 zì cóng since (a time); ever since
自动 zì dòng automatic; voluntarily
自豪 zì háo proud (of one's achievements etc)
自觉 zì jué conscious; aware
字幕 zì mù caption; subtitle
自私 zì sī selfish; selfishness
自信 zì xìn to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence
自愿 zì yuàn voluntary
自由 zì yóu freedom; liberty; free; unrestricted
灾害 zāi hài calamity; disaster
糟糕 zāo gāo too bad; how terrible
资格 zī gé qualifications; seniority
资金 zī jīn funds; capital
资料 zī liào material; resources
姿势 zī shì posture; position
咨询 zī xún to consult; to seek advice
资源 Zī yuán Ziyuan county in Guilin 林, Guangxi; natural resource (such
综合 zōng hé comprehensive; composite
宗教 zōng jiào religion
尊敬 zūn jìng to respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished
遵守 zūn shǒu to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)
紫 zǐ purple; violet
总裁 zǒng cái chairman; director-general (of a company etc)
总共 zǒng gòng altogether; in sum; in all; in total
总理 zǒng lǐ premier; prime minister
总算 zǒng suàn at long last; finally
总统 zǒng tǒng president (of a country)
总之 zǒng zhī in a word; in short
祖国 zǔ guó motherland
组合 zǔ hé to assemble; to combine
祖先 zǔ xiān ancestors; forebears; (biology) ancestral species; ancient
阻止 zǔ zhǐ to prevent; to block
爱护 ài hù to cherish; to treasure
爱惜 ài xī to cherish; to treasure
爱心 ài xīn compassion; kindness
岸 àn variant of 岸; bank; shore; beach; coast
恶劣 è liè vile; nasty
唉 āi interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. ye
安慰 ān wèi to comfort; to console
安装 ān zhuāng to install; to erect
偶然 ǒu rán incidentally; occasional

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