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爱 ài love
八 bā eight
爸爸 bàba Dad
杯子 bēizi cup; glass
北京 Běijīng Beijing
本 běn measure word for books
不客气 bú kèqi you're welcome; don't be polite
不 bù no; not
菜 cài dish (type of food); vegetables
茶 chá tea
吃 chī eat
出租车 chūzūchē taxi; cab
打电话 dǎ diànhuà make a phone call
大 dà big; large
的 de indicates possession, like adding 's to a noun
点 diǎn a dot; a little; o'clock
电脑 diànnǎo computer
电视 diànshì television; TV
电影 diànyǐng movie; film
东西 dōngxi things; stuff
都 dōu all; both
读 dú to read; to study
对不起 duìbuqǐ sorry
多 duō many
多少 duōshao how much?; how many?
儿子 érzi son
二 èr two
饭店 fàndiàn restaurant; hotel
飞机 fēijī airplane
分钟 fēnzhōng minute; (measure word for time)
高兴 gāoxìng happy; glad
个 ge general measure word
工作 gōngzuò work; a job
狗 gǒu dog
汉语 Hànyǔ Chinese language
好 hǎo good
号 hào number; day of a month
喝 hē to drink
和 hé and; with
很 hěn very; quite
后面 hòumian back; behind
回 huí to return; to reply; to go back
会 huì know how to
几 jǐ how many; several; a few
家 jiā family; home
叫 jiào to be called
今天 jīntiān today
九 jiǔ nine
开 kāi to open; to start; to operate (a vehicle)
看 kàn see; look at; to watch
看见 kànjiàn see; catch sight of
块 kuài lump; piece; sum of money
来 lái come; arrive; ever since; next

老师 lǎoshī teacher
了 le indicates a completed or finished action
冷 lěng cold
里 lǐ inside; Chinese mile (~.5 km)
六 liù six
妈妈 māma mom; mum
吗 ma indicates a yes/no question (added to a statement)
买 mǎi to buy
猫 māo cat
没关系 méi guānxi it doesn't matter; never mind
没有 méiyǒu not have; there is not
米饭 mǐfàn (cooked) rice
明天 míngtiān tomorrow
名字 míngzi name
哪 nǎa which; how
哪儿 nǎr where? (Beijing accent)
那 nà that; then
呢 ne indicates a question; how about...?;
能 néng can; be able
你 nǐ you (singular)
年 nián year
女儿 nǚ'ér daughter
朋友 péngyou friend
漂亮 piàoliang pretty; beautiful
苹果 píngguǒ apple
七 qī seven
钱 qián money; coin
前面 qiánmiàn in front
请 qǐng please; invite; to treat someone to something
去 qù go; to leave
热 rè heat; hot
人 rén person; man; people
认识 rènshi recognize; know (a person)
三 sān three
商店 shāngdiàn shop; store
上 shàng above; up
上午 shàngwǔ late morning (before noon)
少 shǎo few; little
谁 shéi who
什么 shénme what? (replaces the noun to turn a statement into a question)
十 shí ten
时候 shíhou time
是 shì be; is; are; am
书 shū book; letter
水 shuǐ water
水果 shuǐguǒ fruit
睡觉 shuì jiào to sleep; go to bed
说 shuō speak
四 sì four
岁 suì years old; age
他 tā he; him
她 tā she
太 tài too (much)

天气 tiānqì weather
听 tīng listen; hear
同学 tóngxué fellow student; schoolmate
喂 wèi hello (on the phone)
我 wǒ I; me
我们 wǒmen we; us
五 wǔ five
喜欢 xǐhuan to like
下 xià fall; below
下午 xiàwǔ afternoon
下雨 xiàyǔ to rain
先生 xiānsheng Mr.; Sir
现在 xiànzài now
想 xiǎng think; believe; suppose; would like to
小 xiǎo small; young
小姐 xiǎojie young lady; miss; Ms.
些 xiē some; few; several
写 xiě to write; to compose
谢谢 xièxie thank you
星期 xīngqī week
学生 xuésheng student
学习 xuéxí learn; to study
学校 xuéxiào school
一 yī one; once; a
衣服 yīfu clothes
医生 yīshēng doctor
医院 yīyuàn hospital
椅子 yǐzi chair
一点儿 yìdiǎnr a bit; a few
有 yǒu have
月 yuè moon; month
在 zài at; on; in; indicates an action in progress
再见 zàijiàn goodbye; see you later
怎么 zěnme how?
怎么样 zěnmeyàng how about?; how is/was it?
这 zhè this
中国 Zhōngguó China
中午 zhōngwǔ noon; midday
住 zhù to live; reside; to stop
桌子 zhuōzi table; desk
字 zì letter; character
昨天 zuótiān yesterday
做 zuò do; make
坐 zuò sit

吧 ba particle indicating polite suggestion; | onomatopoeia | bar (serving drinks, providing internet access, etc.)
白 bái white; snowy; pure; bright; empty (Kangxi radical 106)
百 bǎi hundred
帮助 bāngzhù help; assist; aid
报纸 bàozhǐ newspaper
比 bǐ compare; (indicates comparison) (Kangxi radical 81); to gesticulate as one talks
别 bié don't do something; don't | depart; | other; difference; distinguish
宾馆 bīnguǎn guesthouse; hotel
长 cháng, zhǎnglong; length | grow; chief (Kangxi radical 168)
唱歌 chànggē sing (a song)
出 chū go out; occur
穿 chuān to wear; put on; penetrate
次 cì (mw for number of times of occurrence); nth; order
从 cóng from; obey; observe
错 cuò mistake; error; blunder; miss an opportunity
打篮球 dǎ lánqiú play basketball
大家 dàjiā everyone
到 dào arrive (at a place); until (a time)
得 de (complement particle)
等 děng to wait; rank; equal; etc.
弟弟 dìdi younger brother
第一 dìyī first; number 1
懂 dǒng understand; know
对 duì correct; a pair; to face; be opposite; to; towards
房间 fángjiān room
非常 fēicháng extremely; extraordinary; very
服务员 fúwùyuán waiter/waitress; server; attendant
高 gāo high; tall (Kangxi radical 189)
告诉 gàosu to tell; inform
哥哥 gēge older brother
给 gěi to give; to grant; (passive particle)
公共汽车 gōnggòng qìchē(public) bus
公司 gōngsī company; corporation
贵 guì expensive; noble; honorable; Guizhou province (abbreviation)
过 guò to pass; to cross; go over; (indicates a past experience)
还 hái still; yet; in addition; even
孩子 háizi child; children; son or daughter
好吃 hǎochī tasty
黑 hēi black; dark (Kangxi radical 203); Heilongjiang province (abbreviation)
红 hóng red; symbol of success; bonus; popular
火车站 huǒchēzhàntrain station
机场 jīchǎng airport; airfield
鸡蛋 jīdàn (chicken) egg
件 jiàn (mw for things, clothes, and items)
教室 jiàoshì classroom
姐姐 jiějie older sister
介绍 jièshào to introduce; recommend; introduction
进 jìn enter; come in
近 jìn near; close (to)
就 jiù then; at once; just; only; with regard to
觉得 juéde feel; think
咖啡 kāfēi coffee
开始 kāishǐ begin; to start; beginning
考试 kǎoshì test; exam; to give or take a test
可能 kěnéng possible; maybe
可以 kěyǐ can; may; possible; okay
课 kè class; subject; lesson; course

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alks

快 kuài fast; quick; swift
快乐 kuàilè happy
累 lèi tired
离 lí leave; depart; go away; apart from
两 liǎng two; 2; both; (unit of weight equal to 50 grams)
零 líng zero; remnant
路 lù road; path; journey; route
旅游 lǚyóu trip; journey; tour
卖 mài to sell
慢 màn slow
忙 máng busy
每 měi each; every
妹妹 mèimei younger sister
门 mén door; opening; gate (Kangxi radical 169)
面条 miàntiáo noodles
男 nán male
您 nín you (polite)
牛奶 niúnǎi cow's milk
女 nǚ woman; female (Kangxi radical 38)
旁边 pángbiān side, beside
跑步 pǎobù to run; to jog
便宜 piányi cheap
票 piào ticket; bank note; a vote
妻子 qīzi wife
起床 qǐ chuáng get out of bed
千 qiān one thousand
铅笔 qiānbǐ pencil
晴 qíng clear; fine (as of weather)
去年 qùnián last year
让 ràng ask; let; yield
日 rì sun; day; date; time (Kangxi radical 72)
上班 shàngbān go to work; be on duty
身体 shēntǐ health; (human) body
生病 shēngbìng get sick; fall ill
生日 shēngrì birthday
时间 shíjiān time; period
事情 shìqing matter; affair; thing; business
手表 shǒubiǎo wristwatch
手机 shǒujī mobile (cell) phone
说话 shuōhuà to talk; speak
送 sòng deliver; to carry; to give; send
虽然 suīrán although; even though
但是 dànshì but; however
它 tā it
踢足球 tīzúqiú to play football/soccer
题 tí topic; subject; question on a test or assignment
跳舞 tiàowǔ to dance
外 wài outer; outside; in addition; foreign
完 wán to finish; be over; complete
玩 wán to play; have a good time; visit; enjoy
晚上 wǎnshang evening; night
往 wǎng to go (in a direction); towards; in the past
为什么 wèishénme why?; for what reason?
问 wèn ask; inquire
问题 wèntí question; problem
西瓜 xīguā watermelon
希望 xīwàng to hope; wish for; to desire

洗 xǐ to wash; bathe
小时 xiǎoshí hour
笑 xiào to laugh; to smile
新 xīn new; Xinjiang autonomous region (abbreviation)
姓 xìng surname; family name
休息 xiūxi to rest; take a break
雪 xuě snow
颜色 yánsè color
眼睛 yǎnjing eye
羊肉 yángròu mutton; lamb
药 yào medicine; drug; cure; chemical
要 yào to want; to need; will/shall; important
也 yě also; too
一起 yìqǐ together; in the same place
一下 yíxià a little bit/while; one time; once
已经 yǐjing already
意思 yìsi meaning; idea; opinion
因为 yīnwèi because
所以 suǒyǐ so; therefore; as a result
阴 yīn cloudy (weather); yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); secret; the moon; negative; shade
游泳 yóuyǒng to swim
右边 yòubian the right (as opposed to left) side
鱼 yú fish (Kangxi radical 195)
远 yuǎn far; distant; remote
运动 yùndòng (physical) exercise; movement; sports; campaign
再 zài again; once more
早上 zǎoshang (early) morning
丈夫 zhàngfu husband; man
找 zhǎo try to find; look for; seek; to give change
着 zhe #NAME?
真 zhēn real; true; genuine
正在 zhèngzài in the process of (doing something); currently
知道 zhīdao know; be aware of
准备 zhǔnbèi prepare; get ready
走 zǒu to walk; to go; to move (Kangxi radical 156)
最 zuì the most; -est; (indicator for superlative)
左边 zuǒbian the left side; the left

阿姨 āyí auntie; step-mother; mother's younger sister
啊 a ah; (particle showing elation, doubt, puzzled surprise, or approval)
矮 ǎi short; low
爱好 àihào hobby; fond of; to like; interest
安静 ānjìng quiet; peaceful; calm
把 bǎ (mw for things with handles); (pretransitive particle); to hold
班 bān team; class; squad
搬 bān to move; to transport
办法 bànfǎ method; way (of doing something)
办公室 bàngōngshì office
半 bàn half; semi-; incomplete
帮忙 bāngmáng to help
包 bāo to cover; to wrap; to hold; include; (mw for containers, packages, etc.)
饱 bǎo eat until full; satisfied
北方 běifāng north; the northern part of the country
被 bèi by (indicates passive voice sentences); a quilt/blanket
鼻子 bízi nose
比较 bǐjiào compare; contrast; relatively
比赛 bǐsài (sports) match; competition
笔记本 bǐjìběn notebook
必须 bìxū must; have to
变化 biànhuà change
别人 biéren other people; others
冰箱 bīngxiāng refrigerator
不但 búdàn not only
而且 érqiě moreover; in addition; as well as
菜单 càidān menu
参加 cānjiā participate; join; take part in
草 cǎo grass; straw; draft (of a document)
层 céng (mw for layers, floors of buildings)
差 chà differ from; fall short of; poor; inferior
超市 chāoshì supermarket
衬衫 chènshān shirt; blouse
成绩 chéngjì achievement; success; results (of work or study)
城市 chéngshì city or town
迟到 chídào arrive late
除了 chúle besides; except for; aside from; in addition to
船 chuán a boat; vessel; ship
春 chūn spring (season); joyful
词典 cídiǎn dictionary
聪明 cōngming intelligent; clever; bright; smart
打扫 dǎsǎo to clean; to sweep
打算 dǎsuàn to plan; intend
带 dài band; belt; ribbon; carry; bring; take along; bring up (kids)
担心 dānxīn to worry; feel anxious
蛋糕 dàngāo cake
当然 dāngrán of course; naturally
地 dì, de earth; ground | (adverbial particle)
灯 dēng lamp; light
地方 dìfang place; space; room; part, (fāng: local; regional)
地铁 dìtiě subway
地图 dìtú map
电梯 diàntī elevator
电子邮件 diànzǐ yóujiànemail
东 dōng East
冬 dōng winter
动物 dòngwù animal

短 duǎn short (in length, duration, or height); lack
段 duàn paragraph; segment; section
锻炼 duànliàn to exercise; work out; toughen; to temper
多么 duōme how (wonderful, etc.); what (a great idea)
饿 è hungry
耳朵 ěrduo ear
发 fā, fà send out; to issue; to show (one's feelings) | hair
发烧 fāshāo have a fever
发现 fāxiàn discover; to find
方便 fāngbiàn convenient
放 fàng put; to place; to release; to free
放心 fàngxīn relax; feel relieved; rest assured
分 fēn, fèn divide; part; minute; cent | component; share; ingredient
附近 fùjìn (in the) vicinity; nearby; neighboring
复习 fùxí revise; to review
干净 gānjìng clean; neat and tidy
感冒 gǎnmào catch cold; (common) cold
感兴趣 gǎn xìngqù be interested in
刚才 gāngcái just now; a moment ago
个子 gèzi height; stature; build
根据 gēnjù according to; based on; basis
跟 gēn to follow; go with; heel
更 gèng more; even more
公斤 gōngjīn kilogram
公园 gōngyuán public park
故事 gùshi story; tale
刮风 guāfēng windy; to blow (wind)
关 guān to close; shut; concern; relationship; turn off; mountain pass
关系 guānxi relation; to concern
关心 guānxīn concerned about/with
关于 guānyú about; regarding; concerning
国家 guójiā country; state; nation
过 guò to pass; to cross; go over; (indicates a past experience)
过去 guòqù in the past; formerly
还是 háishi or; still; nevertheless; had better
害怕 hàipà afraid of; to fear
黑板 hēibǎn blackboard
后来 hòulái afterwards; after; later
护照 hùzhào passport
花 huā flower; blossom; spend money; cost
画 huà draw; picture; painting
坏 huài bad; broken
欢迎 huānyíng to welcome; greet
还 hái still; yet; in addition; even
环境 huánjìng environment; surroundings
换 huàn change; to exchange; to barter; to trade
黄河 huánghé Yellow River
回答 huídá to reply; to answer
会议 huìyì meeting; conference
或者 huòzhě or; possible; maybe; perhaps
几乎 jīhū almost
机会 jīhuì opportunity; chance; occasion
极 jí an extreme; pole; very
记得 jìde remember
季节 jìjié season; time; period
检查 jiǎnchá to check; examine; inspect
简单 jiǎndān simple; not complicated

见面 jiànmiàn meet/see somebody; meeting
健康 jiànkāng health; healthy
讲 jiǎng to talk; to lecture; to explain; a speech
教 jiāo, jiào teach; instruct | religion; teaching
角 jiǎo, jué horn; angle; unit of money (1/10 yuan); corner (Kangxi radical 148) | role (theater)
脚 jiǎo foot (body part)
接 jiē connect; to meet; to pick up (somebody); to receive
街道 jiēdào street
节目 jiémù program; item (on a program)
节日 jiérì holiday; festival
结婚 jiéhūn get married
结束 jiéshù to end; to finish; conclude
解决 jiějué settle (a dispute); resolve; solve
借 jiè lend; borrow; excuse
经常 jīngcháng often; frequently; daily
经过 jīngguò to pass; go through; as a result of
经理 jīnglǐ manager; director
久 jiǔ long (time)
旧 jiù old; past; used
句子 jùzi sentence
决定 juédìng decide; resolve
可爱 kě'ài cute; lovely
渴 kě thirsty
刻 kè quarter (hour); (mw for short time intervals); carve; to cut
客人 kèrén guest; customer
空调 kōngtiáo air conditioning
口 kǒu mouth (Kangxi radical 30)
哭 kū cry; weep
裤子 kùzi pants; trousers
筷子 kuàizi chopsticks
蓝 lán blue
老 lǎo old; aged; tough; often (Kangxi radical 125)
离开 líkāi leave; depart
礼物 lǐwù gift; present
历史 lìshǐ history
脸 liǎn face
练习 liànxí practice; exercise
辆 liàng (mw for vehicles)
聊天 liáotiān to chat
了解 liǎojiě comprehend; understand; know; find out
邻居 línjū neighbor
留学 liúxué study abroad
楼 lóu story; floor; (multi-story) building
绿 lǜ green
马 mǎ horse (Kangxi radical 187)
马上 mǎshàng at once; immediately; right away
满意 mǎnyì satisfied; pleased
帽子 màozi hat; cap
米 mǐ rice; meter (Kangxi radical 119)
面包 miànbāo bread
明白 míngbai clear; obvious; understand; explicit
拿 ná carry in your hand; seize; to catch
奶奶 nǎinai grandma; (informal) paternal grandmother
南 nán South
难 nán difficult
难过 nánguò be grieved; be sad; have a hard time
年级 niánjí grade; year (in school)

年轻 niánqīng young
鸟 niǎo bird (Kangxi radical 196)
努力 nǔlì to work hard; to strive
爬山 páshān mountain climbing
盘子 pánzi plate; dish; tray
胖 pàng fat; plump
皮鞋 píxié leather shoes
啤酒 píjiǔ beer
瓶子 píngzi bottle
其实 qíshí actually; in fact
其他 qítā other; else
奇怪 qíguài strange; odd
骑 qí to ride (an animal or bike); to sit astride
起飞 qǐfēi take off (in an airplane); liftoff
起来 qǐlai (beginning or continuing an action); to rise; get up (from bed)
清楚 qīngchu clear; distinct; be clear about
请假 qǐngjià to ask for time off
秋 qiū autumn; fall; harvest time
裙子 qúnzi skirt
然后 ránhòu then; afterwards
热情 rèqíng cordial; warm; enthusiastic
认为 rènwéi believe; think that
认真 rènzhēn serious; earnest; take seriously
容易 róngyì easy; likely; liable (to)
如果 rúguǒ if; in the event that
伞 sǎn umbrella; parasol
上网 shàngwǎng to surf the web; to go online
生气 shēngqì angry; mad
声音 shēngyīn sound; voice
世界 shìjiè world
试 shì to try; to test; examination
瘦 shòu thin; tight; lean
叔叔 shūshu (informal) father's younger brother; uncle
舒服 shūfu comfortable; feeling well
树 shù tree
数学 shùxué mathematics
刷牙 shuāyá brush one's teeth
双 shuāng two; double; (mw for pairs)
水平 shuǐpíng level; standard; horizontal
司机 sījī driver; chauffeur
太阳 tàiyáng the sun
特别 tèbié special; especially; particular
疼 téng ache; sore; (it) hurts; love fondly
提高 tígāo to raise; heighten; improve
体育 tǐyù physical training; sports
甜 tián sweet
条 tiáo strip; (mw for long thin objects); item
同事 tóngshì colleague; co-worker
同意 tóngyì agree; to consent; approve
头发 tóufa hair (on the head)
突然 tūrán sudden; abrupt
图书馆 túshūguǎn library
腿 tuǐ leg
完成 wánchéng to complete; accomplish; to fulfill
碗 wǎn bowl; cup
万 wàn ten thousand
忘记 wàngjì forget

为 wèi for; because of; to; for the sake of
为了 wèile in order to; for the sake of; for the purpose of
位 wèi position; location; (polite mw for people)
文化 wénhuà culture; civilization
西 xī West (Kangxi radical 146)
习惯 xíguàn habit; be accustomed to; usual practice
洗手间 xǐshǒujiān toilet; lavatory; washroom
洗澡 xǐzǎo bathe; take a bath or shower; bath or shower
夏 xià summer
先 xiān first; early; before
相信 xiāngxìn believe (sb.); be convinced of
香蕉 xiāngjiāo banana
向 xiàng direction; towards; to turn; to face
像 xiàng be like; resemble; appearance; appear
小心 xiǎoxīn be careful
校长 xiàozhǎng principal (of school, college or university); president; headmaster
新闻 xīnwén news
新鲜 xīnxiān fresh (experience, food, etc.); new; novel
信用卡 xìnyòngkǎ credit card
行李箱 xínglǐxiāng trunk; suitcase
熊猫 xióngmāo panda
需要 xūyào to need; to want; to demand
选择 xuǎnzé select; to pick; choose
要求 yāoqiú to request; to demand; requirement
爷爷 yéye (informal) father's father; paternal grandfather
一般 yìbān general; ordinary; common; same
一边 yìbiān one side; on the one hand; at the same time
一定 yídìng surely; certainly; necessarily; definite
一共 yígòng altogether; in total
一会儿 yíhuìr a while; a moment
一样 yíyàng the same; alike; equal to
一直 yìzhí always; all along; straight (in a straight line)
以前 yǐqián before; formerly; previous
音乐 yīnyuè music
银行 yínháng bank
饮料 yǐnliào beverage; drink
应该 yīnggāi should; ought to; must
影响 yǐngxiǎng influence; affect; effect
用 yòng to use (Kangxi radical 101)
游戏 yóuxì game; play; recreation
有名 yǒumíng famous; well-known
又 yòu (once) again; also; both (Kangxi radical 29)
遇到 yùdào to meet; run into; come across
元 yuán Chinese monetary unit; dollar; first; principal
愿意 yuànyì be willing; want to; be ready
月亮 yuèliang the moon
越 yuè even more; the more; exceed
站 zhàn stand; a station; be on one's feet; service center
张 zhāng (mw for flat objects); to spread out; (common surname)
长 cháng, zhǎnglong; length | grow; chief (Kangxi radical 168)
着急 zháojí to worry; feel anxious
照顾 zhàogu take care of; look after; give consideration
照片 zhàopiàn picture; photograph
照相机 zhàoxiàngjī camera
只 zhī, zhǐ but; only; merely; just | (mw for birds and certain animals)
只有 zhǐyǒu only
才 cái ability; talent; just now; not until

中间 zhōngjiān center; middle; between; among
中文 Zhōngwén Chinese (language)
终于 zhōngyú at last; in the end; finally
种 zhǒng type; breed; race; seed
重要 zhòngyào important; significant; major
周末 zhōumò weekend
主要 zhǔyào main; principal; major
注意 zhùyì pay attention to; take notice of; be careful
自己 zìjǐ oneself; self
自行车 zìxíngchē bike; bicycle
总是 zǒngshì always; eventually
嘴 zuǐ mouth
最后 zuìhòu last; final; ultimately
最近 zuìjìn recently; lately; these days
作业 zuòyè school assignment; homework; task

爱情 àiqíng (romantic) love
安排 ānpái arrange; to plan
安全 ānquán safe; safety; secure; security
按时 ànshí on time; on schedule
按照 ànzhào according to; in accordance with; in light of
百分之 bǎifēnzhī percent
棒 bàng stick; club; good; excellent
包子 bāozi steamed stuffed bun
保护 bǎohù to protect; to defend
保证 bǎozhèng to guarantee; ensure
报名 bào míng sign up; apply
抱 bào to hold; to hug; carry in one's arms; to cradle
抱歉 bàoqiàn be sorry; feel apologetic; to regret
倍 bèi (two, three, etc)-fold; times (multiplier)
本来 běnlái originally; at first
笨 bèn stupid; foolish; silly; dumb; clumsy
比如 bǐrú for example; for instance; such as
毕业 bì yè to graduate; to finish school
遍 biàn a time; everywhere; turn; (mw for times or turns)
标准 biāozhǔn (an official) standard; norm; criterion
表格 biǎogé form (document)
表示 biǎoshì express; show; indicate
表演 biǎoyǎn perform; to play
表扬 biǎoyáng to praise; commend
饼干 bǐnggān biscuit; cracker; cookie
并且 bìngqiě and; besides; moreover
博士 bóshì doctor; PhD
不得不 bù dé bù have to; have no choice but to; cannot but
不管 bùguǎn no matter (what, how, etc.); regardless of
不过 búguò only; merely; but; however
不仅 bùjǐn not only; not just
部分 bùfen part; share; section
擦 cā to wipe; to rub; to polish
猜 cāi to guess
材料 cáiliào material
参观 cānguān to visit (a place, such as a tourist spot); inspect
餐厅 cāntīng dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant
厕所 cèsuǒ bathroom; toilet; lavatory
差不多 chàbuduō almost; about the same
长城 chángchéngthe Great Wall
长江 Chángjiāng the Yangtze River; the Changjiang River
尝 cháng to taste; flavor; (past tense marker)
场 chǎng courtyard; place; field; (mw for games, performances, etc.)
超过 chāoguò surpass; exceed; outstrip
成功 chénggōng success; to succeed
成为 chéngwéi become; turn into
诚实 chéngshí honest; honorable
乘坐 chéngzuò ride; get into (a vehicle)
吃惊 chī jīng be startled; be shocked; be amazed
重新 chóngxīn again; anew; once more
抽烟 chōuyān to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)
出差 chū chāi go on a business trip
出发 chūfā start out; set off
出生 chūshēng be born
出现 chūxiàn appear; arise; emerge
厨房 chúfáng kitchen
传真 chuánzhēn fax; facsimile

窗户 chuānghu window
词语 cíyǔ words and expressions; terms
从来 cónglái always; at all times
粗心 cūxīn careless; inadvertent; negligent
存 cún exist; to deposit; to store
错误 cuòwù error; mistake; mistaken
答案 dá'àn answer; solution
打扮 dǎban dress up; put on make up
打扰 dǎrǎo disturb
打印 dǎyìn to print
打招呼 dǎzhāohu notify; greet; inform
打折 dǎzhé sell at a discount
打针 dǎzhēn inject; get a shot
大概 dàgài probably; roughly; approximate
大使馆 dàshǐguǎn embassy
大约 dàyuē approximately; about
大夫 dàifu doctor; physician
戴 dài put on; to wear; to respect
当 dāng should; act as; work as; manage; match; (sound of bells)
当时 dāngshí then; at that time; while
刀 dāo knife; blade (Kangxi radical 18)
导游 dǎoyóu tour guide
到处 dàochù everywhere; in all places; all over
到底 dào dǐ after all; in the end (used in a question)
倒 dǎo, dào to collapse; to fall; fail; to exchange | to pour; contrary to expectations
道歉 dàoqiàn apologize; make an apology
得意 déyì proud of oneself; complacent
得 de (complement particle)
登机牌 dēngjīpái boarding pass
等 děng to wait; rank; equal; etc.
低 dī low; to lower (one's head); droop
底 dǐ bottom; background; base
地点 dìdiǎn place; site; location
地球 dìqiú the Earth; planet
地址 dìzhǐ address
调查 diàochá investigate; survey; inquiry
掉 diào to drop; to fall
丢 diū lose (something); throw; put aside
动作 dòngzuò movement; motion; action
堵车 dǔchē traffic jam
肚子 dùzi belly; abdomen; stomach
短信 duǎnxìn text message; SMS
对话 duìhuà dialogue; conversation
对面 duìmiàn opposite; across from; the other side
对于 duìyú regarding; as far as sth. is concerned; with regards to; for
儿童 értóng child; children
而 ér and; but; yet; while (Kangxi radical 126)
发生 fāshēng happen; occur; take place
发展 fāzhǎn develop; development; growth
法律 fǎlǜ law; statute
翻译 fānyì translate; translation; interpret
烦恼 fánnǎo worried; vexed
反对 fǎnduì oppose; fight against
方法 fāngfǎ method; way; means
方面 fāngmiàn aspect; field; side
方向 fāngxiàng direction; orientation
房东 fángdōng landlord

放弃 fàngqì abandon; renounce; give up
放暑假 fàng shǔjià have summer vacation
放松 fàngsōng relax; loosen; slacken
份 fèn part; portion; (mw for documents, papers, jobs, etc.)
丰富 fēngfù rich; enrich; abundant; plentiful
否则 fǒuzé if not; otherwise; or else
符合 fúhé in keeping with; in accordance with; conform
父亲 fùqin father
付款 fù kuǎn to pay
负责 fùzé responsible for (something); in charge of
复印 fùyìn photocopy; duplicate
复杂 fùzá complicated; complex
富 fù wealthy
改变 gǎibiàn to change; alter; to transform
干杯 gān bēi to drink a toast; cheers!; bottoms up!
赶 gǎn catch up; overtake; drive away
敢 gǎn to dare
感动 gǎndòng be moved; to touch emotionally
感觉 gǎnjué to feel; become aware of; feeling
感情 gǎnqíng feeling; emotion; sensation
感谢 gǎnxiè thank; be grateful
干 gān to concern; shield; dry; clean (Kangxi radical 51)
刚 gāng just (indicating the immediate past); recently; firm
高速公路 gāosù gōnglùhighway
胳膊 gēbo arm
各 gè each; every
工资 gōngzī wages; pay; earnings; salary
公里 gōnglǐ kilometer
功夫 gōngfu kung fu; skill; art; labor
共同 gòngtóng together; common; joint
购物 gòuwù go shopping; buy goods
够 gòu enough; to reach
估计 gūjì appraise; estimate
鼓励 gǔlì encourage; inspire
故意 gùyì deliberately; intentional; on purpose
顾客 gùkè customer; client
挂 guà hang; put up; suspend
关键 guānjiàn crucial; key; pivotal
观众 guānzhòng spectator; audience
管理 guǎnlǐ supervise; manage
光 guāng light; ray; bright; only; merely; used up
广播 guǎngbō broadcast; on the air
广告 guǎnggào advertisement; a commercial
逛 guàng to stroll; to visit; go window shopping
规定 guīdìng regulation; stipulate; fix; set
国籍 guójí nationality
国际 guójì international
果汁 guǒzhī fruit juice
过程 guòchéng course of events; process
海洋 hǎiyáng ocean
害羞 hài xiū blush; shy
寒假 hánjià winter vacation
汗 hàn sweat; perspiration; Khan
航班 hángbān scheduled flight; flight number
好处 hǎochu benefit; advantage
好像 hǎoxiàng as if; seem to be
号码 hàomǎ number

合格 hégé qualified; up to standard
合适 héshì suitable; proper; appropriate
盒子 hézi box
后悔 hòuhuǐ to regret; repent
厚 hòu thick (for flat things); generous
互联网 Hùliánwǎng Internet
互相 hùxiāng mutually; with each other
护士 hùshi nurse
怀疑 huáiyí doubt; to suspect; be skeptical
回忆 huíyì to recall; recollect
活动 huódòng activity; exercise; move about
活泼 huópo lively; vivacious
火 huǒ fire (Kangxi radical 86)
获得 huòdé obtain; acquire; to gain
积极 jījí active; positive; energetic
积累 jīlěi accumulate; accumulation
基础 jīchǔ base; foundation
激动 jīdòng excite; agitate
及时 jíshí timely; in time; promptly; without delay
即使 jíshǐ even if; even though
计划 jìhuà plan; project
记者 jìzhě reporter; journalist
技术 jìshù technology; technique; skill
既然 jìrán since; given that; now that
继续 jìxù to continue; to go on; to proceed
寄 jì send by mail
加班 jiā bān work overtime
加油站 jiāyóuzhàn gas station
家具 jiājù furniture
假 jiǎ, jià fake; if; borrow | vacation; holiday
价格 jiàgé price
坚持 jiānchí persist in; persevere
减肥 jiǎnféi go on a diet; lose weight
减少 jiǎnshǎo reduce; to decrease
建议 jiànyì to propose; to suggest; recommend
将来 jiānglái the future
奖金 jiǎngjīn bonus
降低 jiàngdī reduce; to lower; to drop
降落 jiàngluò descend; to land; put down
交 jiāo deliver; turn over; intersect; to pay (money); friendship
交流 jiāoliú communicate; exchange; give and take; interaction; to alternate
交通 jiāotōng traffic; transportation
郊区 jiāoqū suburbs; outskirts
骄傲 jiāo'ào proud; arrogant; conceited; take pride in
饺子 jiǎozi dumpling; potsticker
教授 jiàoshòu professor; instruct; to lecture
教育 jiàoyù education
接受 jiēshòu accept; receive (honors, etc.)
接着 jiēzhe continue; carry on; to catch; follow
节 jié section; part; festival; moral integrity; save; (mw for class periods)
节约 jiéyuē frugal; to save
结果 jiéguǒ result; outcome; finally
解释 jiěshì to explain
尽管 jǐnguǎn despite; although; even though | freely; without hesitation
紧张 jǐnzhāng nervous; tension; strain
进行 jìnxíng carry on; carry out; undertake
禁止 jìnzhǐ to ban; prohibit

京剧 jīngjù Beijing Opera
经济 jīngjì economy; economic
经历 jīnglì undergo; to experience
经验 jīngyàn experience
精彩 jīngcǎi brilliant; spectacular; wonderful
景色 jǐngsè scenery; landscape; scene; view
警察 jǐngchá police
竞争 jìngzhēng compete
竟然 jìngrán unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
镜子 jìngzi mirror
究竟 jiūjìng after all; when all is said and done; actually
举 jǔ lift; raise; cite
举办 jǔbàn to conduct; to hold
举行 jǔxíng convene; to hold (a meeting, ceremony, etc.)
拒绝 jùjué to refuse; to decline; to reject
距离 jùlí distance; be apart; away from
聚会 jùhuì hold a meeting; get together; a party
开玩笑 kāi wánxiào joke; play a joke; make fun of
开心 kāixīn feel happy; have a great time; make fun of somebody
看法 kànfǎ point of view; opinion
考虑 kǎolǜ think over; consider
烤鸭 kǎoyā roast duck
科学 kēxué science; scientific knowledge
棵 kē (mw for plants)
咳嗽 késou to cough
可怜 kělián pitiful; poor; pathetic
可是 kěshì but; however
可惜 kěxī it's a pity; regrettable; too bad
客厅 kètīng living room; parlor
肯定 kěndìng sure; definite; affirm; approve
空 kōng, kòng empty; sky | leave blank; leisure
空气 kōngqì air
恐怕 kǒngpà be afraid; to fear; I'm afraid that...
苦 kǔ bitter; miserable
矿泉水 kuàngquánshuǐmineral water
困 kùn sleepy; surround; hard-pressed
困难 kùnnan difficulty; difficult; problem
垃圾桶 lājītǒng garbage can
拉 lā to pull; to play (string instruments); to drag
辣 là hot (spicy)
来不及 lái bu jí there's not enough time (to do something); it's too late
来得及 lái de jí there's still time
来自 láizì come from (a place)
懒 lǎn lazy
浪费 làngfèi to waste; squander
浪漫 làngmàn romantic
老虎 lǎohǔ tiger
冷静 lěngjìng calm; cool-headed; sober
礼拜天 lǐbàitiān Sunday
礼貌 lǐmào courtesy; politeness; manners
理发 lǐfà a barber, hairdressing; haircut
理解 lǐjiě comprehend; understand
理想 lǐxiǎng ideal
力气 lìqi physical strength; effort
厉害 lìhai terrible; formidable; fierce; cool; awesome
例如 lìrú for example; for instance
俩 liǎng (colloquial) two (people)

连 lián even; including; join
联系 liánxì integrate; link; connection; contact
凉快 liángkuai nice and cool; pleasantly cool
零钱 língqián small change (of money)
另外 lìngwài another; in addition; besides
留 liú to leave (behind, a message); to retain; to stay
流利 liúlì fluent
流行 liúxíng spread; prevalent; be popular
旅行 lǚxíng travel
律师 lǜshī lawyer
乱 luàn disorder; confusion; arbitrarily
麻烦 máfan trouble (someone); troubling; bothersome
马虎 mǎhu careless; sloppy; casual
满 mǎn full; abbreviation for Manchurian
毛 máo hair; fur; feather; dime (Kangxi radical 82)
毛巾 máojīn towel; washcloth
美丽 měilì beautiful
梦 mèng to dream
迷路 mílù to get lost
密码 mìmǎ password; secret code
免费 miǎn fèi free (of charge); no cost
秒 miǎo second (unit of time or angle)
民族 mínzú nationality; ethnic group
母亲 mǔqin mother
目的 mùdì purpose; aim; goal
耐心 nàixīn to be patient
难道 nándào could it be that ...?; don't tell me ...
难受 nánshòu feel unwell; to suffer pain
内 nèi inside; inner; internal; within
内容 nèiróng content; substance; details
能力 nénglì capability; capable; ability
年龄 niánlíng (a person's) age
弄 nòng do; manage; to handle; make
暖和 nuǎnhuo warm; nice and warm
偶尔 ǒu'ěr occasionally; once in a while; sometimes
排队 pái duì queue; stand in line
排列 páiliè arrange; align; permutation
判断 pànduàn to judge; judgment; to decide
陪 péi accompany; keep company
批评 pīpíng criticize
皮肤 pífū skin
脾气 píqi temperament; disposition; temper
篇 piān sheet; (mw for articles); piece of writing
骗 piàn to cheat; to swindle; deceive
乒乓球 pīngpāngqiúping pong; table tennis
平时 píngshí ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
破 pò broken; damaged; to split
葡萄 pútao grape
普遍 pǔbiàn common; universal; general; widespread
普通话 pǔtōnghuà Mandarin (common language)
其次 qícì next; secondly
其中 qízhōng among; in; included among these
气候 qìhòu climate; atmosphere; weather
千万 qiānwàn ten million; be sure to; must
签证 qiānzhèng visa
敲 qiāo knock; blackmail
桥 qiáo bridge

巧克力 qiǎokèlì chocolate
亲戚 qīnqi a relative (i.e. family relation)
轻 qīng light; easy; gentle; soft
轻松 qīngsōng relaxed; gentle; easygoing
情况 qíngkuàng circumstance; state of affairs; situation
穷 qióng poor; exhausted
区别 qūbié difference; distinguish
取 qǔ to take; get; choose
全部 quánbù whole; entire; complete
缺点 quēdiǎn weak point; defect; fault; shortcoming
缺少 quēshǎo to lack; be short of; be deficient in
却 què but; yet; however
确实 quèshí indeed; in truth; reliable
然而 rán'ér however; yet; but
热闹 rènao bustling; lively; busy
任何 rènhé any; whatever; whichever
任务 rènwu a mission; an assignment; a task
扔 rēng to throw; throw away
仍然 réngrán still; yet
日记 rìjì diary
入口 rùkǒu entrance
散步 sàn bù to go for a walk
森林 sēnlín forest
沙发 shāfā sofa
伤心 shāngxīn sad; grieve; brokenhearted
商量 shāngliang consult; talk over; discuss
稍微 shāowēi a little bit; slightly
勺子 sháozi spoon; scoop; ladle
社会 shèhuì society
申请 shēnqǐng apply for; application
深 shēn deep; profound; dark (of colors)
甚至 shènzhì even (to the point of); so much so that
生活 shēnghuó life; livelihood; to live
生命 shēngmìng life
生意 shēngyi business; trade
省 shěng to save; economize; omit; province
剩 shèng have as remainder; be left over; surplus
失败 shībài be defeated; fail; lose
失望 shīwàng disappointed; lose hope
师傅 shīfu master; qualified worker; teacher
十分 shífēn very; fully; 100%
实际 shíjì actual; reality; practice
实在 shízài honest; in reality; honestly; indeed; certainly
使 shǐ to use; to make; to cause; enable; envoy; messenger
使用 shǐyòng to use; employ; apply; administer; manipulate
世纪 shìjì century
是否 shìfǒu whether (or not); if
适合 shìhé to suit; to fit
适应 shìyìng to suit; to fit; adapt
收 shōu receive; accept; collect; to harvest
收入 shōurù take in; income; revenue
收拾 shōushi to tidy; put in order; to repair; to settle with; punish
首都 shǒudū capital (city)
首先 shǒuxiān first (of all); in the first place; firstly
受不了 shòu bu liǎo cannot endure; unbearable; can't stand
受到 shòudào receive (influence, restriction, etc.); be subjected to
售货员 shòuhuòyuánsalesclerk; shop assistant

输 shū to transport; to lose (a game, etc.)
熟悉 shúxī familiar with; know well
数量 shùliàng amount; quantity; number
数字 shùzì number; numeral; figure; digit
帅 shuài handsome; graceful; commander-in-chief
顺便 shùnbiàn conveniently; in passing; on the way
顺利 shùnlì go smoothly; without a hitch; successful
顺序 shùnxù sequence; order
说明 shuōmíng explain; explanation; illustrate; to show
硕士 shuòshì Master's degree (M.A.)
死 sǐ to die; dead; fixed; impassible; extremely
速度 sùdù speed; rate; velocity
塑料袋 sùliàodài plastic bag
酸 suān sour; sore; ache
随便 suíbiàn as one pleases; informal; random; casual
随着 suízhe along with; in the wake of
孙子 sūnzi grandson; son's son
所有 suǒyǒu all; to have; to possess
台 tái platform; Taiwan (abbr.); desk; stage; typhoon; (mw for machines); (classical) you (in letters)
抬 tái to lift; to raise (with both palms up); carry (together)
态度 tàidu manner; bearing; attitude
谈 tán to talk; to chat; discuss
弹钢琴 tán gāngqín play the piano
汤 tāng soup; broth
糖 táng sugar; candy; sweets
躺 tǎng recline; lie down (on back or side)
趟 tàng, tāng (mw for trips times) | to wade
讨论 tǎolùn to discuss; discussion; to talk over
讨厌 tǎoyàn to hate; loathe; disgusting; troublesome
特点 tèdiǎn a characteristic; trait; feature
提 tí to carry; to lift; to raise (an issue)
提供 tígōng to supply; provide; furnish
提前 tíqián shift to an earlier date; bring forward; to advance
提醒 tíxǐng remind; call attention to; warn of
填空 tiánkòng fill in the blanks; fill a vacancy
条件 tiáojiàn condition; circumstances; prerequisite
停 tíng to stop; to halt; to park (a car)
挺 tǐng straighten up; stick out; rather (good); very
通过 tōngguò by means of; through (a method); pass through; via
通知 tōngzhī notify; to inform; notice
同情 tóngqíng compassion; sympathy
同时 tóngshí at the same time; simultaneously
推 tuī to push; to scrape; to decline; postpone; elect
推迟 tuīchí postpone; defer
脱 tuō to shed; take off; to escape
袜子 wàzi socks; stockings
完全 wánquán complete; whole; totally
网球 wǎngqiú tennis; tennis ball
网站 wǎngzhàn website
往往 wǎngwǎng often; frequently; more often than not
危险 wēixiǎn danger; dangerous; perilous
卫生间 wèishēngjiānrestroom; bathroom; water closet (WC)
味道 wèidao flavor; taste
温度 wēndù temperature
文章 wénzhāng article; essay
污染 wūrǎn pollution; contamination
无 wú have not; without; not (Kangxi radical 71)

无聊 wúliáo nonsense; bored; silly; stupid
无论 wúlùn no matter what; regardless of whether...
误会 wùhuì to misunderstand; to mistake
西红柿 xīhóngshì tomato
吸引 xīyǐn attract (interest, investment, etc.)
咸 xián salty; salted; all
现金 xiànjīn cash
羡慕 xiànmù to envy; admire
相反 xiāngfǎn opposite; contrary
相同 xiāngtóng identical; same; alike
香 xiāng fragrant; savory (Kangxi radical 186)
详细 xiángxì detailed; in detail; minute
响 xiǎng make a sound; to ring; echo
橡皮 xiàngpí rubber; an eraser
消息 xiāoxi news; information
小吃 xiǎochī snack; refreshments
小伙子 xiǎohuǒzi young man; lad; youngster
小说 xiǎoshuō novel; fiction
笑话 xiàohua joke; laugh at
效果 xiàoguǒ effect; result
心情 xīnqíng mood; state of mind
辛苦 xīnkǔ hard; exhausting; toilsome; laborious
信封 xìnfēng envelope
信息 xìnxī information; news; message
信心 xìnxīn confidence; faith (in sb. or sth.)
兴奋 xīngfèn excitement； be excited
行 xíng walk; be current; do; will do; okay
醒 xǐng wake up
幸福 xìngfú happy; blessed; fortunate
性别 xìngbié gender; sex; sexual distinction
性格 xìnggé nature; personality; temperament
修理 xiūlǐ to repair; perform maintenance; to overhaul
许多 xǔduō many; a lot; much
学期 xuéqī semester; school term
压力 yālì pressure; stress
呀 ya ah; oh; (used for 啊 after words ending with a, e, i, o, or ü)
牙膏 yágāo toothpaste
亚洲 Yàzhōu Asia
严格 yángé strict; stringent; tight
严重 yánzhòng grave; serious; critical
研究 yánjiū to study; to research
盐 yán salt
眼镜 yǎnjìng glasses; spectacles
演出 yǎnchū to act (in a play); to perform; to put on a show; performance
演员 yǎnyuán actor or actress; performer
阳光 yángguāng sunshine; sunlight
养成 yǎngchéng cultivate; acquire; to form
样子 yàngzi manner; air; appearance; looks
邀请 yāoqǐng to invite
要是 yàoshi if; suppose; in case
钥匙 yàoshi key
也许 yěxǔ perhaps; probably; maybe
叶子 yèzi leaves
页 yè page; leaf (Kangxi radical 181)
一切 yíqiè all; every; everything
以 yǐ to use; according to; so as to; for; by
以为 yǐwéi think (mistakenly); consider (that); believe

艺术 yìshù art
意见 yìjiàn opinion; view; suggestion; complaint
因此 yīncǐ therefore; thus; that is why; because of this
引起 yǐnqǐ give rise to; lead to; to cause; arouse
印象 yìnxiàng impression
赢 yíng to win; to beat; to profit
应聘 yìngpìn accept a job offer; to apply for a job
永远 yǒngyuǎn forever; eternal; always
勇敢 yǒnggǎn brave; courageous
优点 yōudiǎn merit; good point; a strength; a benefit
优秀 yōuxiù outstanding; excellent
幽默 yōumò humorous
尤其 yóuqí especially; particularly
由 yóu follow; from; by; through
由于 yóuyú due to; owing to; as a result of; thanks to
邮局 yóujú post office
友好 yǒuhǎo friendly (relations); close friends
友谊 yǒuyì friendship; companionship
有趣 yǒuqù interesting; fascinating; amusing
于是 yúshì as a result; thus; therefore
愉快 yúkuài happy; cheerful; delightful
与 yǔ (formal) and; to give; together with; participate; final particle expressing doubt or surprise
羽毛球 yǔmáoqiú badminton
语法 yǔfǎ grammar
语言 yǔyán language
预习 yùxí (of students) prepare a lesson before class; preview
原来 yuánlái original; former; as it turns out
原谅 yuánliàng to excuse; forgive; to pardon
原因 yuányīn cause; reason
约会 yuēhuì appointment; engagement; date
阅读 yuèdú read; reading
云 yún cloud; Yunnan province | say; speak
允许 yǔnxǔ to permit; allow
杂志 zázhì magazine
咱们 zánmen we (including the listener); us; our
暂时 zànshí temporary; transient; for the moment
脏 zāng filthy; dirty
责任 zérèn responsibility; blame; duty
增加 zēngjiā to increase; to raise; add
占线 zhànxiàn the (phone) line is busy
招聘 zhāopìn recruitment; take job applications for a job
照 zhào to shine; illuminate; according to
真正 zhēnzhèng genuine; real; true
整理 zhěnglǐ put in order; arrange; straighten up; to tidy; to pack (luggage)
正常 zhèngchángnormal; regular; ordinary
正好 zhènghǎo just (in time); just right; just enough; happen to; by chance
正确 zhèngquè correct; proper
正式 zhèngshì formal; official
证明 zhèngmíng proof; testify; confirm; certificate
之 zhī (literary equivalent to 的); (pronoun); of
支持 zhīchí sustain; hold out; | support; stand by (e.g. international support)
知识 zhīshi knowledge; intellectual
直接 zhíjiē direct; immediate
值得 zhíde be worth; deserve
职业 zhíyè profession; occupation
植物 zhíwù plant; botanical; vegetation
只好 zhǐhǎo have to; be forced to

只要 zhǐyào so long as; if only; provided that
指 zhǐ finger; to point (at, to, out); refer to
至少 zhìshǎo at least; (to say the) least
质量 zhìliàng quality; mass (physics)
重 zhòng heavy; serious; important
重点 zhòngdiǎn emphasis; main point
重视 zhòngshì to value; take seriously
周围 zhōuwéi surroundings; vicinity; environment
主意 zhǔyi plan; idea; decision
祝贺 zhùhè congratulate
著名 zhùmíng famous; well-known; celebration
专门 zhuānmén specialized
专业 zhuānyè profession; specialized field of study; major
转 zhuǎn, zhuànto turn; to change; pass on | revolve; rotate
赚 zhuàn earn; make a profit
准确 zhǔnquè accurate; precise
准时 zhǔnshí punctually; on time
仔细 zǐxì careful; attentive; cautious
自然 zìrán nature; natural
自信 zìxìn self-confidence
总结 zǒngjié summarize; conclude
租 zū to rent
最好 zuìhǎo the best; had better ...; it would be best
尊重 zūnzhòng esteem; to respect; to value; to honor
左右 zuǒyòu about; approximate; around | left and right
作家 zuòjiā author; writer
作用 zuòyòng action; activity; effect
作者 zuòzhě author; writer
座 zuò (mw for mountains, bridges, tall buildings, etc.); | seat; base; stand; constellation
座位 zuòwèi seat; place

哎 āi hey!; (interjection of surprise or dissatisfaction)
唉 ài (an exclamation indicating resignation); oh well; oh; mm
爱护 àihù cherish; reassure; take good care of
爱惜 àixī cherish; treasure; use sparingly
爱心 àixīn compassion
安慰 ānwèi to comfort; to console
安装 ānzhuāng install; erect; to fix; to mount
岸 àn bank; shore; beach; coast
暗 àn dark; gloomy; hidden; secret
熬夜 áoyè stay up very late or all night
把握 bǎwò grasp; hold; certainty; assurance
摆 bǎi to put (on); arrange; to sway; pendulum
办理 bànlǐ to handle; to transact; to conduct
傍晚 bàngwǎn in the evening; when night falls
包裹 bāoguǒ wrap up; bind up; package
包含 bāohán contain; embody; include
包括 bāokuò comprise; include; consist of
薄 báo thin; flimsy; weak (first two pronunciations)
宝贝 bǎobèi treasure; precious things; darling; baby
宝贵 bǎoguì valuable; precious; value
保持 bǎochí to keep; maintain; to hold
保存 bǎocún conserve; preserve; to keep, to save a file in a computer
保留 bǎoliú to reserve; hold back; retain
保险 bǎoxiǎn insurance; insure; safe
报到 bàodào report for duty; to check in; register
报道 bàodào to report; news report
报告 bàogào to report; make known; inform; speech; lecture
报社 bàoshè newspaper office
抱怨 bàoyuàn complain; grumble
背 bēi carry on one's back; to bear
悲观 bēiguān pessimistic
背景 bèijǐng background
被子 bèizi quilt; blanket
本科 běnkē undergraduate
本领 běnlǐng skill; ability; capability
本质 běnzhì essence; nature; innate character
比例 bǐlì proportion; scale
彼此 bǐcǐ each other; one another
必然 bìrán inevitable; certain; necessary
必要 bìyào necessary; essential; indispensable
毕竟 bìjìng after all; overall; when all is said and done
避免 bìmiǎn avoid; avert; prevent
编辑 biānjí to edit; compile; editor
鞭炮 biānpào firecracker; a long string of small firecrackers
便 biàn, pián plain; convenient; excretion; formal equivalent to 就 | cheap
辩论 biànlùn argue; debate; argue over
标点 biāodiǎn punctuation; punctuation mark; punctuate
标志 biāozhì sign; mark; signal; symbol
表达 biǎodá to express; to voice; convey
表面 biǎomiàn surface; outside; face
表明 biǎomíng make clear; make known
表情 biǎoqíng (facial) expression; express one's feelings
表现 biǎoxiàn to show; to show off; display; performance
冰激凌 bīngjīlíng ice cream
病毒 bìngdú virus
玻璃 bōli glass; nylon; plastic
播放 bōfàng broadcast; transmit

脖子 bózi neck
博物馆 bówùguǎn museum
补充 bǔchōng replenish; to supplement; to complement
不安 bù'ān uneasy; unstable; disturbed
不得了 bùdéliǎo extremely; very; terribly; my god! (expression of surprise)
不断 búduàn unceasing; uninterrupted; continuously
不见得 bújiàndé not necessarily; not likely
不耐烦 búnàifán impatience; impatient
不然 bùrán otherwise; not so
不如 bùrú not as good as; inferior to
不要紧 bú yàojǐn unimportant; not serious; it doesn't matter
不足 bùzú insufficient; not enough
布 bù cloth; announce; to spread
步骤 bùzhòu step; move; measure; procedure
部门 bùmén department; branch; section
财产 cáichǎn property; fortune
采访 cǎifǎng interview; gather news; hunt for and collect
采取 cǎiqǔ carry out or adopt; take(measures, policies, attitudes, etc.)
彩虹 cǎihóng rainbow
踩 cǎi step upon; to tread; to stamp
参考 cānkǎo reference; consult
参与 cānyù participate (in sth.); attach oneself to
惭愧 cánkuì ashamed
操场 cāochǎng playground; sports field
操心 cāo xīn worry about
册 cè book; (mw for books)
测验 cèyàn test; exam; to test
曾经 céngjīng once; (refers to something that happened previously)
叉子 chāzi fork; cross
差距 chājù disparity; gap; the difference (in distance; amount; progress; etc.)
插 chā to insert; stick in; pierce
拆 chāi unravel; to tear; demolish
产品 chǎnpǐn product; goods; merchandise
产生 chǎnshēng to produce; emerge; to cause
长途 chángtú long distance
常识 chángshí common sense; general knowledge
抄 chāo to copy; plagiarize; search and confiscate
超级 chāojí super; transcending; high grade
朝 cháo to face; towards; dynasty
潮湿 cháoshī damp; moist; humid
吵 chǎo to quarrel; make noise
吵架 chǎo jià to quarrel; to squabble; bicker
炒 chǎo to stir-fry; saute
车库 chēkù garage
车厢 chēxiāng carriage; railroad car
彻底 chèdǐ thorough; complete; completely
沉默 chénmò silent; uncommunicative
趁 chèn avail oneself of; take advantage of (an opportunity or situation)
称 chēng weigh; to call; be called
称呼 chēnghu to call; address as; name
称赞 chēngzàn to praise; to acclaim
成分 chéngfèn ingredient; composition
成果 chéngguǒ result; achievement; gain
成就 chéngjiù accomplishment; achievement; success
成立 chénglì establish; to set up
成人 chéngrén adult; to grow up; become full-grown
成熟 chéngshú mature; ripe

成语 chéngyǔ idiom; proverb
成长 chéngzhǎngto mature; grow up
诚恳 chéngkěn honest; sincere
承担 chéngdān undertake; assume (responsibility)
承认 chéngrèn to admit; concede; acknowledge
承受 chéngshòu to bear; support; endure; sustain
程度 chéngdù degree; extent; level
程序 chéngxù procedure; sequence; program
吃亏 chīkuī suffer losses; get the worst of
池塘 chítáng pool; pond
迟早 chízǎo sooner or later
持续 chíxù continue; persist
尺子 chǐzi ruler (measuring instrument)
翅膀 chìbǎng wing
冲 chōng to rush; to clash; to rinse; thoroughfare
充电器 chōngdiànqìbattery charger
充分 chōngfèn full; abundant; ample
充满 chōngmǎn brimming with; very full
重复 chóngfù to repeat; to duplicate
宠物 chǒngwù a pet
抽屉 chōuti drawer
抽象 chōuxiàng abstract; abstraction
丑 chǒu ugly; disgraceful (2nd Earthly Branch)
臭 chòu stench; stink
出版 chūbǎn publish
出口 chūkǒu exit; speak; export
出色 chūsè remarkable; outstanding; excellent
出示 chūshì to show
出席 chūxí attend; be present; participate
初级 chūjí junior; primary
除非 chúfēi only if; unless
除夕 chúxī Lunar New Year's Eve
处理 chǔlǐ deal with; to process; sell at a discount; to treat (by a special process)
传播 chuánbō propagate; to spread
传染 chuánrǎn infect; be contagious
传说 chuánshuō it is said; legend; pass on (a story)
传统 chuántǒng tradition; traditional
窗帘 chuānglián window curtain
闯 chuǎng rush; break through; to temper oneself (by battling difficulties)
创造 chuàngzào create; bring about; creativity
吹 chuī to blow; to blast; to puff
词汇 cíhuì vocabulary
辞职 cízhí resign from a position
此外 cǐwài besides; in addition; moreover
次要 cìyào secondary; less important
刺激 cìjī exciting; provoke; irritate
匆忙 cōngmáng hasty; hurried
从此 cóngcǐ from now on; since then
从而 cóng'ér thus; thereby; as a result
从前 cóngqián previously; formerly; in the past
从事 cóngshì go for; engage in; deal with
粗糙 cūcāo coarse
促进 cùjìn promote (an idea or cause); to advance
促使 cùshǐ to urge; impel; to cause; to push
醋 cù vinegar
催 cuī to press; to urge; to hurry
存在 cúnzài to exist; to be

措施 cuòshī measure; step (to be taken)
答应 dāying to respond; to promise; to answer; agree
达到 dá dào achieve; attain; to reach
打工 dǎgōng work a part time job; (regional) do manual labor; do odd jobs
打交道 dǎ jiāodao come into contact with; to deal with
打喷嚏 dǎpēntì to sneeze
打听 dǎting ask about; inquire about
大方 dàfang generous; poise; (-fang1: expert; scholar)
大厦 dàshà large building; edifice; mansion
大象 dàxiàng elephant
大型 dàxíng large-scale; wide-scale
呆 dāi stupid; foolish; blank; dumbstruck; to stay
代表 dàibiǎo represent; to delegate
代替 dàitì to replace
贷款 dài kuǎn (bank) loan; provide a loan
待遇 dàiyù treatment; pay; wage; salary
担任 dānrèn hold the post of; serve as
单纯 dānchún simple; pure; merely
单调 dāndiào monotonous; dull
单独 dāndú alone
单位 dānwèi unit; work unit
单元 dānyuán unit; entrance number; staircase (for residential buildings)
耽误 dānwu to delay; waste time
胆小鬼 dǎnxiǎoguǐ coward
淡 dàn diluted; weak; thin
当地 dāngdì local
当心 dāngxīn take care; watch out
挡 dǎng to block; hinder; gear; equipment
导演 dǎoyǎn to direct; director
导致 dǎozhì lead to; bring about; to cause
岛屿 dǎoyǔ islands
倒霉 dǎoméi have bad luck; be out of luck
到达 dàodá to reach; arrive
道德 dàodé morals; morality; ethics
道理 dàolǐ reason; sense; argument
登记 dēngjì register (one's name); check in; enroll
等待 děngdài to wait (for); expect
等于 děngyú (Mathematics) equal to
滴 dī to drip; drop; (mw for drops of liquid)
的确 díquè really; indeed
敌人 dírén enemy
地道 dìdao authentic; genuine; (-dào: tunnel)
地理 dìlǐ geography
地区 dìqū an area; a region; a district
地毯 dìtǎn carpet; rug
地位 dìwèi position; status
地震 dìzhèn earthquake
递 dì hand over; to pass; to give
点心 diǎnxin dim sum; light refreshments; snacks
电池 diànchí battery
电台 diàntái transceiver; broadcasting station
钓 diào to fish
顶 dǐng top; roof; carry on one's head; prop up; to butt; (mw for headwear, i.e. hats)
动画片 dònghuàpiànanimated film
冻 dòng to freeze
洞 dòng cave; hole
豆腐 dòufu tofu; bean curd

逗 dòu to tease; amuse; to stay; to stop; funny
独立 dúlì independent
独特 dútè unique; distinctive
度过 dùguò spend; to pass
断 duàn to break; decide; absolutely (usually negative)
堆 duī pile; heap; stack; crowd
对比 duìbǐ compare; to contrast; comparison
对待 duìdài to treat
对方 duìfāng counterpart; the other party involved
对手 duìshǒu opponent; adversary; match
对象 duìxiàng target; object; partner; boyfriend or girlfriend
兑换 duìhuàn to exchange; to convert (currencies)
吨 dūn ton
蹲 dūn to crouch; to squat
顿 dùn pause; arrange; stamp feet; suddenly; (mw for meals)
多亏 duōkuī thanks to; luckily
多余 duōyú unnecessary; superfluous
朵 duǒ (mw for flowers and clouds)
躲藏 duǒcáng hide oneself; take cover
恶劣 èliè vile; horrible
耳环 ěrhuán earring
发表 fābiǎo publish; to issue (a statement); announce
发愁 fā chóu worry about sth.
发达 fādá developed (country, etc.); flourishing; prosper
发抖 fādǒu to shiver; to shudder; tremble
发挥 fāhuī to bring (skill, talent, etc.) into play; to develop (an idea)
发明 fāmíng invent
发票 fāpiào receipt or bill for purchase; invoice
发言 fāyán make a speech; statement
罚款 fákuǎn fine; penalty (monetary)
法院 fǎyuàn court of law
翻 fān to turn over; capsize; translate
繁荣 fánróng prosperous; prosperity; booming (economy)
反而 fǎn'ér on the contrary; instead
反复 fǎnfù repeatedly; over and over
反应 fǎnyìng react; respond; reply
反映 fǎnyìng reflect; reflection; report on
反正 fǎnzhèng anyway
范围 fànwéi scope; range; limits; extent
方 fāng square; direction; side (Kangxi radical 70)
方案 fāng'àn plan; program (for action, etc.); proposal
方式 fāngshì way; style; fashion; manner
妨碍 fáng'ài hinder; to hamper; to obstruct
仿佛 fǎngfú to seem as though; as if
非 fēi non-; un-; not be; wrongdoing; simply must (Kangxi radical 175)
肥皂 féizào soap
废话 fèihuà nonsense; rubbish
分别 fēnbié distinguish; split up; difference; to part
分布 fēnbù be distributed (over an area); be scattered
分配 fēnpèi distribute; assign; allocate
分手 fēnshǒu part company; break up
分析 fēnxī analyze; analysis
纷纷 fēnfēn one after another; in succession; in profusion; diverse; pell-mell
奋斗 fèndòu strive; to struggle
风格 fēnggé style
风景 fēngjǐng scenery; landscape
风俗 fēngsú social custom

风险 fēngxiǎn risk; venture; hazard
疯狂 fēngkuáng crazy; madness; wild; extreme popularity; insane; frenzied; unbridled
讽刺 fěngcì satirize; ridicule; mock; irony
否定 fǒudìng negate; negative
否认 fǒurèn deny; declare to be untrue
扶 fú to support with hand; to help somebody up
服装 fúzhuāng (formal) clothing; costume; dress
幅 fú width of cloth; size; (mw for pictures, paintings, textiles)
辅导 fǔdǎo to coach; to tutor; give advice (in study)
妇女 fùnǚ woman; women in general
复制 fùzhì duplicate; reproduce
改革 gǎigé to reform
改进 gǎijìn improve; make better
改善 gǎishàn improve; make better
改正 gǎizhèng to correct; amend
盖 gài lid; top; cover; to build
概括 gàikuò summarize; generalize
概念 gàiniàn concept; idea
干脆 gāncuì straightforward; clear-cut; blunt
干燥 gānzào to dry (of paint, cement, etc.); dry; dryness
赶紧 gǎnjǐn at once; hurriedly; lose no time
赶快 gǎnkuài at once; immediately
感激 gǎnjī appreciate; feel grateful
感受 gǎnshòu feel; experience; emotion; impression
感想 gǎnxiǎng impressions; reflections; thoughts
干活儿 gàn huór do manual labor; to work
钢铁 gāngtiě steel
高档 gāodàng top quality; first rate; high class
高级 gāojí high-level; high-grade; advanced
搞 gǎo do; make; be engaged in
告别 gàobié say goodbye to; to leave; to part
格外 géwài especially; additionally
隔壁 gébì next door
个别 gèbié individual; specific; isolated; very few
个人 gèrén individual; personal; oneself
个性 gèxìng individuality; personality
各自 gèzì each; respective; apiece
根 gēn root; base; (mw for long, slender objects)
根本 gēnběn root; essence; fundamental; basic; (not) at all; simply
工厂 gōngchǎng factory
工程师 gōngchéngshīengineer
工具 gōngjù tool; instrument; utensil
工人 gōngrén worker
工业 gōngyè industry
公布 gōngbù make public; announce; publicize
公开 gōngkāi public; make public
公平 gōngpíng fair; impartial; just
公寓 gōngyù apartment building
公元 gōngyuán (year) AD or CE; Christian era; common era
公主 gōngzhǔ princess
功能 gōngnéng function; feature
恭喜 gōngxǐ congratulate
贡献 gòngxiàn contribute; dedicate; contribution
沟通 gōutōng link; connect; communicate
构成 gòuchéng to constitute; to compose
姑姑 gūgu paternal aunt; father's sister
姑娘 gūniang young woman; girl

古代 gǔdài ancient times
古典 gǔdiǎn classical
股票 gǔpiào shares; stock (market)
骨头 gǔtou bone; moral character
鼓舞 gǔwǔ inspire; heartening
鼓掌 gǔ zhǎng applaud
固定 gùdìng fixed; regular; stable
挂号 guà hào register; check into hospital; send by registered mail
乖 guāi (of a child) obedient; well-behaved; clever; perverse; contrary to reason
拐弯 guǎi wān turn a corner; make a turn
怪不得 guài bu de no wonder; so that's why
关闭 guānbì close; shut
观察 guānchá observe; to watch; to survey
观点 guāndiǎn point of view; standpoint
观念 guānniàn notion; thought; concept
官 guān an official; organ; governmental
管子 guǎnzi tube; pipe; drinking straw
冠军 guànjūn champion
光滑 guānghuá glossy; sleek; smooth
光临 guānglín (polite) welcome!; honor somebody with one's presence
光明 guāngmíng bright (future); promising; illuminate
光盘 guāngpán CD (compact disc)
广场 guǎngchǎngpublic square; plaza
广大 guǎngdà vast; extensive
广泛 guǎngfàn extensive; wide ranging
归纳 guīnà conclude from the facts; induce; sum up from the facts
规矩 guīju rule; custom
规律 guīlǜ law (e.g. of science); regular pattern; discipline
规模 guīmó scale; scope; extent
规则 guīzé rule; law; regulation
柜台 guìtái counter; bar; front desk
滚 gǔn to roll; get lost; to boil
锅 guō pot; pan; boiler
国庆节 Guóqìng JiéNational Day
国王 guówáng king
果然 guǒrán really; sure enough; as expected
果实 guǒshí fruit; gains; results
过分 guòfèn excessive; overly
过敏 guòmǐn be allergic; allergy
过期 guòqī overdue; expire
哈 hā exhale; sip; (sound of laughter)
海关 hǎiguān customs (i.e. border inspection)
海鲜 hǎixiān seafood
喊 hǎn call; cry; shout
行业 hángyè industry; business
豪华 háohuá luxurious
好客 hàokè hospitable; to enjoy having guests
好奇 hàoqí curious
合法 héfǎ lawful; legitimate; legal
合理 hélǐ rational; reasonable
合同 hétong contract
合影 héyǐng joint photo; group photo
合作 hézuò cooperate; collaborate; work together
何必 hébì why should; there is no need to
何况 hékuàng let alone; much less
和平 hépíng peace
核心 héxīn core; nucleus

恨 hèn to hate
猴子 hóuzi monkey
后背 hòubèi back (of the body)
后果 hòuguǒ consequences; aftermath
呼吸 hūxī breathe
忽然 hūrán suddenly; all of a sudden
忽视 hūshì neglect; ignore; to overlook
胡说 húshuō talk nonsense; drivel
胡同 hútòng lane; alley
壶 hú pot; kettle; jug; (mw for bottled liquids)
蝴蝶 húdié butterfly
糊涂 hútu confused; bewildered; muddled
花生 huāshēng peanut
划 huà, huá delimit; to transfer; assign | to row; to paddle; to scratch
华裔 Huáyì person of Chinese descent
滑 huá slippery; cunning; crafty
化学 huàxué chemistry
话题 huàtí subject (of a talk or conversation)
怀念 huáiniàn cherish the memory of; think fondly of
怀孕 huáiyùn become pregnant; have conceived
缓解 huǎnjiě to alleviate
幻想 huànxiǎng delusion; fantasy; illusion
慌张 huāngzhāngflustered; flurried
黄金 huángjīn gold
灰 huī ash; gray (grey); dust; lime
灰尘 huīchén dust; dirt
灰心 huī xīn lose heart; be discouraged
挥 huī to wave; brandish; wield; wipe away
恢复 huīfù reinstate; resume; recover
汇率 huìlǜ exchange rate
婚礼 hūnlǐ wedding ceremony
婚姻 hūnyīn marriage; matrimony; wedding
活跃 huóyuè active; vigorous
火柴 huǒchái match (for lighting fire)
伙伴 huǒbàn partner (for an activity); friend; pal
或许 huòxǔ perhaps; maybe
机器 jīqì machine
肌肉 jīròu muscle; flesh
基本 jīběn basic; fundamental
激烈 jīliè intense; acute; sharp; fierce
及格 jí gé pass an exam
极其 jíqí extremely; exceedingly
急忙 jímáng hastily
急诊 jízhěn emergency call; emergency treatment
集合 jíhé gather; assemble; to muster
集体 jítǐ collective; group
集中 jízhōng concentrate; to focus; amass
计算 jìsuàn to count; calculate; compute
记录 jìlù to record; take notes
记忆 jìyì memory; to remember
纪录 jìlù a record; to take notes
纪律 jìlǜ discipline; morale; laws and regulations
纪念 jìniàn commemorate; remember
系领带 jìlǐngdài tie a neck tie
寂寞 jìmò lonely; lonesome
夹子 jiāzi clip; tongs; folder
家庭 jiātíng family; household

家务 jiāwù household duties; chores; housework
家乡 jiāxiāng hometown
嘉宾 jiābīn honored guest
甲 jiǎ one; armor (1st Heavenly Stem)
假如 jiǎrú if; supposing; in case
假设 jiǎshè suppose that; hypothesis; conjecture
假装 jiǎzhuāng pretend to be; feign
价值 jiàzhí value; worth
驾驶 jiàshǐ to drive; to pilot (a ship, an airplane, etc.)
嫁 jià marry (a husband); take a husband
坚决 jiānjué resolute; determined; uncompromising
坚强 jiānqiáng strong; staunch
肩膀 jiānbǎng shoulder
艰巨 jiānjù very difficult; arduous; hard
艰苦 jiānkǔ difficult; hard; arduous
兼职 jiānzhí part time
捡 jiǎn to pick up; collect; gather
剪刀 jiǎndāo scissors
简历 jiǎnlì resume; curriculum vitae
简直 jiǎnzhí simply; at all
建立 jiànlì establish; to construct; to set up
建设 jiànshè to build; to construct; construction
建筑 jiànzhù a building; to construct; architecture
健身 jiànshēn work out; body-building
键盘 jiànpán keyboard
讲究 jiǎngjiu Be particular about; fastidious; stress; exquisite ; careful study
讲座 jiǎngzuò a lecture or course of lectures; lecture hall
酱油 jiàngyóu soy sauce
交换 jiāohuàn to exchange; to swap; to switch
交际 jiāojì socialize; social intercourse; communication
交往 jiāowǎng to associate; to contact
浇 jiāo to water; irrigate; to pour; to sprinkle
胶水 jiāoshuǐ (watery) glue; gum
角度 jiǎodù angle; point of view
狡猾 jiǎohuá crafty; cunning; sly
教材 jiàocái teaching materials
教练 jiàoliàn (athlete's) coach; sports coach; instructor
教训 jiàoxun lesson; teach someone or learn a lesson; a moral
阶段 jiēduàn stage; phase
结实 jiēshi sturdy; (also -shí: bear fruit)
接触 jiēchù come into contact with
接待 jiēdài receive (a visitor); admit (entry to)
接近 jiējìn near; be close to
节省 jiéshěng save; use sparingly; frugal
结构 jiégòu structure; composition
结合 jiéhé combine; to link; to bind
结论 jiélùn conclusion; verdict
结账 jiézhàng pay the bill; settle accounts
戒 jiè warn against; swear off
戒指 jièzhi (finger) ring
届 jiè arrive at; period; session; (mw for events; meetings; etc.)
借口 jièkǒu excuse
金属 jīnshǔ metal
尽快 jǐnkuài as quickly as possible
尽量 jǐnliàng as much as possible; to the best of one's ability (jìn-: eat or drink to one's fill)
紧急 jǐnjí urgent; pressing
谨慎 jǐnshèn cautious; prudent

尽力 jìn lì do one's best; to strive as much as possible
进步 jìnbù make progress; to advance
进口 jìn kǒu import; entrance; enter
近代 jìndài modern times; latest generation
经典 jīngdiǎn classics; scriptures
经商 jīng shāng trade; be in business; do commerce
经营 jīngyíng engage in (a business activity, etc.); run/operate (a business)
精力 jīnglì energy; vigor
精神 jīngshen vigor; spirit; mind
酒吧 jiǔbā bar
救 jiù to save (life); to assist; to rescue
救护车 jiùhùchē ambulance
舅舅 jiùjiu mother's brother; maternal uncle
居然 jūrán unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
桔子 júzi tangerine
巨大 jùdà immense; enormous; very large
具备 jùbèi possess; be equipped with
具体 jùtǐ concrete; definite; specific
俱乐部 jùlèbù club (group or organization)
据说 jùshuō it is said that; reportedly
捐 juān to contribute; to donate; to subsribe to; to abandon; to relinquish; contribution; tax
决赛 juésài finals (of a competition); final match
决心 juéxīn determination; resolution
角色 juésè role; part
绝对 juéduì absolute; definite
军事 jūnshì military affairs; military matters
均匀 jūnyún even; well-distributed
卡车 kǎchē truck
开发 kāifā develop; to exploit (a resource)
开放 kāifàng (of flowers) to bloom; open up; to be open-minded; lift a ban, restriction, etc.; release; liberalization; China
开幕式 kāimùshì opening ceremony
开水 kāishuǐ boiled water; boil water
砍 kǎn to chop; cut down
看不起 kàn bu qǐ look down upon; despise
看望 kànwàng visit; call on; see
靠 kào depend on; lean on; near; to trust
颗 kē (mw for hearts and small, round things like seeds, grains, beans, etc.)
可见 kějiàn it can clearly be seen that; clear
可靠 kěkào reliable
可怕 kěpà terrible; awful; frightful; scary
克 kè gram; overcome; restrain
克服 kèfú overcome (hardships, etc.); conquer
刻苦 kèkǔ hardworking; assiduous
客观 kèguān objective; impartial; unbiased
课程 kèchéng course; curriculum; class
空间 kōngjiān space
空闲 kòngxián leisure; free time; idle; unused
控制 kòngzhì to control
口味 kǒuwèi a person's tastes or preferences
夸 kuā to boast; to praise; exaggerate
夸张 kuāzhāng exaggerate; overstate; exaggerated; overstated; vaunted; hyperbole
会计 kuàijì accountant; accounting
宽 kuān wide; broad; relaxed; lenient
昆虫 kūnchóng insect
扩大 kuòdà enlarge; expand
辣椒 làjiāo hot pepper; chili
拦 lán to block; to cut off; hinder

n; tax
.; release; liberalization; China's 1979 open policy

烂 làn overcooked; rotten; soft; mushy
朗读 lǎngdú read aloud
劳动 láodòng work; toil; (physical) labor
劳驾 láo jià excuse me
老百姓 lǎobǎixìng ordinary people; the person on the street; civilians
老板 lǎobǎn boss; proprietor; shopkeeper
老婆 lǎopó (informal) wife
老实 lǎoshi honest; sincere; naive; simpleminded
老鼠 lǎoshǔ rat; mouse
姥姥 lǎolao maternal grandmother
乐观 lèguān optimism; hopeful
雷 léi thunder
类型 lèixíng type
冷淡 lěngdàn cold; chill; indifferent; unconcerned
厘米 límǐ centimeter
离婚 lí hūn to divorce; divorced from (one's spouse)
梨 lí pear
理论 lǐlùn theory
理由 lǐyóu a reason; grounds; argument
力量 lìliang power; force; strength
立即 lìjí immediately
立刻 lìkè immediately; at once; right away
利润 lìrùn profit
利息 lìxī interest (on a loan)
利益 lìyì benefit; (in sb.'s) interest
利用 lìyòng to use; to make use of; to exploit
连忙 liánmáng promptly; at once
连续 liánxù continually; in a row; successively
联合 liánhé alliance; combine; unite
恋爱 liàn'ài romantic love; be in love; love affair
良好 liánghǎo good; favorable; well
粮食 liángshi grain; food; cereals
亮 liàng bright; light; shiny
了不起 liǎobuqǐ incredible; extraordinary; great; amazing
列车 lièchē train (railway term)
临时 línshí temporary; at the time; when the time comes
灵活 línghuó flexible; nimble; agile
铃 líng bell
零件 língjiàn spare parts; component
零食 língshí snack
领导 lǐngdǎo to lead; leader; leadership
领域 lǐngyù domain; sphere; field; area
浏览 liúlǎn browse; glance over; skim through
流传 liúchuán to spread; circulate; hand down
流泪 liúlèi shed tears
龙 lóng dragon (Kangxi radical 212)
漏 lòu to leak; to funnel; to let out
陆地 lùdì land; dry land (as opposed to the sea)
陆续 lùxù in turn; successively; one after another
录取 lùqǔ recruit; enroll; matriculate
录音 lùyīn sound recording; to record
轮流 lúnliú to alternate; take turns; rotate
论文 lùnwén thesis; paper; treatise
逻辑 luóji logic
落后 luòhòu backward; to lag (in technology); to fall behind
骂 mà scold; curse; condemn; verbally abuse
麦克风 màikèfēng microphone

馒头 mántou steamed bun/roll
满足 mǎnzú satisfy; meet (the needs of)
毛病 máobìng fault; bad habit; shortcoming
矛盾 máodùn contradiction; conflict
冒险 màoxiǎn take a risk; take chances
贸易 màoyì (commercial) trade
眉毛 méimao eyebrow
媒体 méitǐ (news) media; medium
煤炭 méitàn coal
美术 měishù the fine arts; art
魅力 mèilì charm; glamour; enchantment
梦想 mèngxiǎng dream of; wishful thinking
秘密 mìmì a secret; confidential
秘书 mìshu secretary
密切 mìqiè close; familiar; intimate
蜜蜂 mìfēng bee; honeybee
面对 miànduì to face; confront
面积 miànjī (surface) area
面临 miànlín be faced with; be up against
苗条 miáotiao slim; slender
描写 miáoxiě to describe; to depict; to portray
敏感 mǐngǎn sensitive; susceptible
名牌 míngpái famous brand; name brand
名片 míngpiàn business card
名胜古迹 míngshènggǔjìfamous scenic spots and ancient historic sites
明确 míngquè clear-cut; clearly; clarify
明显 míngxiǎn clear; obvious
明星 míngxīng (movie, etc.) star; celebrity
命令 mìnglìng an order; a command
命运 mìngyùn fate; destiny
摸 mō to touch; to stroke; fish out; feel out
模仿 mófǎng imitate; to copy
模糊 móhu vague; indistinct; fuzzy; foggy
模特 mótè (fashion) model
摩托车 mótuōchē motorcycle; motorbike
陌生 mòshēng strange; unfamiliar
某 mǒu a certain; some
木头 mùtou wood; log; timber
目标 mùbiāo target; goal; objective
目录 mùlù catalog; table of contents; directory (on computer hard drive)
目前 mùqián at present; now; for the moment
哪怕 nǎpà even (if/though); no matter how
难怪 nánguài no wonder
难免 nánmiǎn hard to avoid; difficult to escape from
脑袋 nǎodai head; mental capability; brains
内部 nèibù internal; interior; inside (part, section)
内科 nèikē internal medicine
嫩 nèn tender; inexperienced
能干 nénggàn capable; competent
能源 néngyuán energy resources; power source
嗯 ēn (interjection expressing what?, huh? hmm? why? ok, etc.)
年代 niándài decade; era
年纪 niánjì age
念 niàn read aloud; to study; to miss or think of somebody
宁可 nìngkě would rather; it is the lesser of two evils to
牛仔裤 niúzǎikù jeans; cowboy pants
农村 nóngcūn rural area; countryside

农民 nóngmín peasant
农业 nóngyè agriculture; farming
浓 nóng concentrated; dense
女士 nǚshì lady; madam
欧洲 Ōuzhōu Europe
偶然 ǒurán accidentally; occasional; fortuitous
拍 pāi to clap; to pat; to shoot (pictures, a film); send (a telegram)
派 pài dispatch; (mw for political groups; schools of thought; etc.)
盼望 pànwàng to hope for; look forward to
培训 péixùn cultivate; train
培养 péiyǎng to train; cultivate; bring up
赔偿 péicháng compensate; pay for somebody else's loss
佩服 pèifu admire; to respect
配合 pèihé be harmoniously combined or arranged; matching; fitting in with; compatible with; to correspond; to fit; to
盆 pén basin; (flower) pot
碰 pèng to touch; to bump; to encounter
批 pī criticize; to comment; wholesale; (mw for batches, lots, etc.)
批准 pīzhǔn approve; ratify
披 pī drape over one's shoulders; split open; open
疲劳 píláo fatigue; wearily; weariness; tired
匹 pǐ ordinary person; (mw for horses, bolt of cloth)
片 piàn, piān (mw for pieces of things); a slice; a flake (Kangxi radical 91) | film; photo
片面 piànmiàn one-sided; unilateral
飘 piāo to float; flutter
拼音 pīnyīn pinyin; phonetic writing
频道 píndào frequency; (television) channel
平 píng flat; level; equal; ordinary
平安 píng'ān safe and sound
平常 píngcháng ordinary; usually; common
平等 píngděng equal; equality
平方 píngfāng square (as in square foot, square mile, etc.)
平衡 pínghéng balance; balanced; equilibrium
平静 píngjìng calm; peaceful; tranquil; serene
平均 píngjūn average; to share equally
评价 píngjià to evaluate
凭 píng lean against; evidence; proof; no matter (what/how/etc.)
迫切 pòqiè urgent; pressing
破产 pò chǎn go bankrupt; go broke; bankruptcy
破坏 pòhuài destroy; destruction; to wreck; to break
期待 qīdài look forward to; await; expectation
期间 qījiān period of time; time
其余 qíyú the others; the rest; remaining
奇迹 qíjì miracle; miraculous; marvel
企业 qǐyè company; business; firm
启发 qǐfā enlighten; inspire
气氛 qìfēn atmosphere; mood; ambience
汽油 qìyóu gasoline; gas; petrol
谦虚 qiānxū modest
签 qiān bamboo used for drawing lots; toothpick; to sign (one's name)
前途 qiántú future; prospects; outlook (for the future)
浅 qiǎn shallow; simple; superficial; light (of colors)
欠 qiàn yawn; to lack; owe (Kangxi radical 76)
枪 qiāng gun; spear
强调 qiángdiào emphasize; to stress
强烈 qiángliè intense; strong; violent
墙 qiáng wall
抢 qiǎng, qiāngfight over; vie for; grab; rush | bump against

e with; to correspond; to fit; to conform to; rapport; to coordinate with; to act in concern with; to cooperate; to become man and wife; to combine

ome man and wife; to combine parts of a machine

悄悄 qiāoqiāo quietly
瞧 qiáo look at; see (colloquial)
巧妙 qiǎomiào ingenious; clever
切 qiē, qiè to cut; to chop | correspond to; absolutely; ardently
亲爱 qīn'ài beloved; Dear ... (a way of starting a letter lovers, intimate friends or close relatives)
亲切 qīnqiè kind; amiable; cordial
亲自 qīnzì personally
勤奋 qínfèn hardworking; diligent; industrious
青 qīng blue; green; young (Kangxi radical 174); Qinghai province (abbr.)
青春 qīngchūn youth; youthfulness; fresh spring
青少年 qīngshàoniánteenager
轻视 qīngshì contempt; to scorn; scornful
轻易 qīngyì easily; lightly; rashly
清淡 qīngdàn light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored) ; insipid; slack (sales)
情景 qíngjǐng scene; sight; circumstances
情绪 qíngxù emotion; sentiment; mood; morale
请求 qǐngqiú to request; ask
庆祝 qìngzhù celebrate
球迷 qiúmí fan (of ball games: basketball, football, etc.)
趋势 qūshì trend; tendency
取消 qǔxiāo cancel; cancellation; abolish
娶 qǔ marry (a wife); take a wife
去世 qùshì pass away; die
圈 quān circle; ring; (mw for loops, orbits, etc.)
权力 quánlì power; authority
权利 quánlì right; privilege
全面 quánmiàn all-around; comprehensive; fully
劝 quàn advise; to urge; persuade
缺乏 quēfá shortage; to lack; be short of
确定 quèdìng definite; certain; fixed; determine
确认 quèrèn confirm; confirmation; verify
群 qún crowd; group; (mw for groups, flocks, or swarms)
燃烧 ránshāo combustion; burn; kindle
绕 rào to wind; to coil; move round
热爱 rè'ài love ardently; adore; passion
热烈 rèliè warm; enthusiastic
热心 rèxīn enthusiastic; zealous; warmhearted
人才 réncái talent; talented person
人口 rénkǒu population; the populace
人类 rénlèi humanity; human race; mankind
人民币 rénmínbì (currency) renminbi (RMB)
人生 rénshēng human life
人事 rénshì personnel
人物 rénwù figure; personage; character (in a play, story, etc.)
人员 rényuán staff; crew; personnel
忍不住 rěn bu zhù cannot help but; unable to bear
日常 rìcháng daily; everyday
日程 rìchéng schedule; itinerary
日历 rìlì calendar
日期 rìqī date
日用品 rìyòngpǐn daily necessities
日子 rìzi days; date; time; life
如何 rúhé how; what; what way
如今 rújīn nowadays
软 ruǎn soft
软件 ruǎnjiàn (computer) software
弱 ruò weak; feeble; young

洒 sǎ to sprinkle; to spray; to spill
嗓子 sǎngzi throat; voice
色彩 sècǎi tint; color; hue
杀 shā to kill; to murder
沙漠 shāmò desert
沙滩 shātān sand bar; sand beach
傻 shǎ foolish; fool
晒 shài to dry in the sun; shine upon; to sun; bask
删除 shānchú to delete
闪电 shǎndiàn lightning
扇子 shànzi fan (for waving)
善良 shànliáng good and honest; kind-hearted
善于 shànyú be good at; excel at
伤害 shānghài injure; to harm; wound
商品 shāngpǐn goods; commodity; merchandise
商务 shāngwù business; commercial affairs
商业 shāngyè business; commerce; trade
上当 shàng dàng be fooled; be duped; be taken in
蛇 shé snake; serpent
舍不得 shěbude hate to part with; begrudge doing something
设备 shèbèi equipment; facilities; installations
设计 shèjì plan; design
设施 shèshī facilities; installation
射击 shèjī to shoot; to fire (a gun)
摄影 shè yǐng take a photograph; shoot a film
伸 shēn to stretch; extend
身材 shēncái stature; figure; build
身份 shēnfèn identity; status; dignity
深刻 shēnkè profound; deep
神话 shénhuà mythology; fairy tale
神秘 shénmì mysterious; mystical
升 shēng rise; hoist; promote; liter
生产 shēngchǎn to produce; manufacture; give birth to a child
生动 shēngdòng vivid; lively
生长 shēngzhǎnggrow; grow up
声调 shēngdiào tone; note
绳子 shéngzi cord; string; rope
省略 shěnglüè to omit; to leave out; abbreviate
胜利 shènglì victory; triumph
失眠 shīmián lose sleep; insomnia
失去 shīqù to lose (time, an opportunity, work, etc.)
失业 shī yè lose one's job; unemployment
诗 shī poem; poetry; verse
狮子 shīzi lion
湿润 shīrùn moist; humid
石头 shítou stone; rock
时差 shíchā jetlag; time difference
时代 shídài age; era; period
时刻 shíkè moment; constantly
时髦 shímáo fashionable
时期 shíqī period in time or history; period; time
时尚 shíshàng fashion; fad
实话 shíhuà truth
实践 shíjiàn practice; put into practice; carry out
实习 shíxí to practice; field work; work as an intern
实现 shíxiàn achieve; to implement
实验 shíyàn experiment; test

实用 shíyòng practical; pragmatic; functional
食物 shíwù food
使劲儿 shǐjìnr exert all one's strength
始终 shǐzhōng from beginning to end; all along
士兵 shìbīng soldier
市场 shìchǎng market
似的 shìde seems as if; rather like
事实 shìshí fact; in fact
事物 shìwù thing; object
事先 shìxiān in advance; beforehand; prior
试卷 shìjuàn exam paper; test paper
收获 shōuhuò harvest; acquisition; gain
收据 shōujù receipt
手工 shǒugōng hand-made; handicraft; manual
手术 shǒushù surgery; operation
手套 shǒutào glove; mitten
手续 shǒuxù formalities; procedure
手指 shǒuzhǐ finger
首 shǒu head; chief; first; (mw for poems and songs) (Kangxi radical 185)
寿命 shòumìng life span; life expectancy
受伤 shòu shāng sustain injuries (in an accident, etc.); be injured
书架 shūjià bookshelf
梳子 shūzi comb; hairbrush
舒适 shūshì cozy; comfortable; snug
输入 shūrù input; enter; import
蔬菜 shūcài vegetables; produce
熟练 shúliàn practiced; proficient; skilled
属于 shǔyú belong to; be part of
鼠标 shǔ biāo mouse (computer)
数 shù, shǔ number | to count; to rank
数据 shùjù data; numbers; digital
数码 shùmǎ numeral; number; amount; digital
摔倒 shuāidǎo fall down; slip and fall; tumble; trip
甩 shuǎi to throw; to fling; to swing; cast off
双方 shuāngfāng bilateral; both sides; both parties involved
税 shuì tax
说不定 shuōbudìng can't say for sure; perhaps; maybe
说服 shuō fú persuade; convince
丝绸 sīchóu silk
丝毫 sīháo the slightest amount or degree; a very little bit
私人 sīrén private (citizen); personal; individual
思考 sīkǎo reflect on; ponder; consider
思想 sīxiǎng thought; thinking; idea; ideology
撕 sī to tear (something)
似乎 sìhū it seems; as if; seemingly
搜索 sōusuǒ search; look for something; scour
宿舍 sùshè dormitory; living quarters; hostel
随身 suíshēn carry on one's person; bring with one
随时 suíshí at any time; whenever necessary
随手 suíshǒu convenient; without extra trouble
碎 suì broken; break into pieces
损失 sǔnshī loss (financial); lose
缩短 suōduǎn shorten; cut down; curtail
所 suǒ place; that which; (mw for houses, buildings)
锁 suǒ lock
台阶 táijiē flight of steps; sidestep; fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
太极拳 tàijíquán Tai chi, a Chinese martial art

太太 tàitai wife; married woman; Madame; Mrs.
谈判 tánpàn negotiate; negotiation; conference
坦率 tǎnshuài frank
烫 tàng to scald; to burn; scalding hot; to iron
逃 táo to escape; run away; flee
逃避 táobì to escape; evade; shirk
桃 táo peach
淘气 táoqì naughty; bad
讨价还价 tǎo jià huán jiàbargaining; haggling over price
套 tào cover; (mw for sets of things); tie together
特色 tèsè characteristic; distinguishing feature
特殊 tèshū special; particular; extraordinary; unusual
特征 tèzhēng characteristics; distinctive features; trait
疼爱 téng ài love dearly; be very fond of
提倡 tíchàng promote; to advocate; proposal
提纲 tígāng outline; the key point
提问 tíwèn put questions to; to quiz
题目 tímù subject; title; topic
体会 tǐhuì know from experience; learn through experience; realize; understanding; experience
体贴 tǐtiē show consideration for; thoughtful
体现 tǐxiàn embody; incarnate; reflect; to manifest
体验 tǐyàn experience for oneself; to personally experience (usually a kind of life)
天空 tiānkōng sky; space; heavens
天真 tiānzhēn naïve; innocent; artless
调皮 tiáopí naughty; mischievous; unruly
调整 tiáozhěng adjustment; revision
挑战 tiǎozhàn challenge
通常 tōngcháng regular; usual; normal; ordinary
统一 tǒngyī unify; unite; integrate; universal
痛苦 tòngkǔ pain; suffering; agony
痛快 tòngkuai joyful; delighted; very happy; jolly
偷 tōu steal; pilfer
投入 tóurù put into operation; throw into; to invest
投资 tóu zī investment
透明 tòumíng transparent; open (non-secretive)
突出 tūchū prominent; stand out; give prominence to
土地 tǔdì land; territory; soil
土豆 tǔdòu potato
吐 tǔ, tù to spit | to vomit; throw up
兔子 tùzi rabbit; hare
团 tuán round; ball; group; unite; dumpling; (mw for ball-like things)
推辞 tuīcí to decline; turn down
推广 tuīguǎng popularize; to spread
推荐 tuījiàn recommend; recommendation
退 tuì to retreat; decline; withdraw
退步 tuìbù to degenerate; to regress
退休 tuìxiū retirement (from work); retire
歪 wāi askew; crooked; devious; recline to take a rest (colloquial)
外公 wàigōng maternal grandfather
外交 wàijiāo diplomacy; foreign affairs
完美 wánměi perfect
完善 wánshàn perfect; make perfect; improve
完整 wánzhěng complete; intact
玩具 wánjù plaything; toy
万一 wànyī just in case; if by any chance
王子 wángzǐ prince; son of a king
网络 wǎngluò network

往返 wǎngfǎn go back and forth; go to and fro
危害 wēihài endanger; jeopardize; to harm
威胁 wēixié threaten; to menace
微笑 wēixiào smile
违反 wéifǎn violate (a law)
围巾 wéijīn scarf; shawl
围绕 wéirào revolve around; center on (an issue)
唯一 wéiyī only; sole
维修 wéixiū maintain (of equipment); to mend; repair
伟大 wěidà great; mighty; large
尾巴 wěiba tail
委屈 wěiqu feel wronged; nurse a grievance
未必 wèibì not necessarily; need not
未来 wèilái future
位于 wèiyú be located at
位置 wèizhi position; place; seat
胃 wèi stomach
胃口 wèikǒu appetite
温暖 wēnnuǎn warm
温柔 wēnróu gentle and soft; tender; gentle
文件 wénjiàn document; file
文具 wénjù stationery; writing supplies
文明 wénmíng civilization; civilized; culture
文学 wénxué literature
文字 wénzì characters; script; writing
闻 wén hear; to smell; news; reputation
吻 wěn kiss; lips
稳定 wěndìng stable; steady
问候 wènhòu send a greeting; send one's regards to
卧室 wòshì bedroom
握手 wò shǒu to shake hands
屋子 wūzi room; house
无奈 wúnài can't help but; have no choice
无数 wúshù countless; innumerable
无所谓 wúsuǒwèi doesn't matter; be indifferent
武术 wǔshù martial arts
勿 wù not; do not
物理 wùlǐ physics; physical
物质 wùzhì matter; substance; material
雾 wù fog; mist
吸取 xīqǔ absorb; assimilate
吸收 xīshōu absorb; ingest
戏剧 xìjù drama; play; theater
系 xì, jì be; relate to; system; fasten; department; faculty; connect | to tie
系统 xìtǒng system
细节 xìjié details; particulars
瞎 xiā blind
下载 xiàzǎi to download
吓 xià frighten; to scare; intimidate
夏令营 xiàlìngyíng summer camp
鲜艳 xiānyàn bright-colored
显得 xiǎnde appear; seem; to look
显然 xiǎnrán clear; evidently; obviously
显示 xiǎnshì display, illustrate, to show
县 xiàn county; district
现代 xiàndài modern times; modern age
现实 xiànshí reality; actuality; practical

现象 xiànxiàng appearance; phenomenon
限制 xiànzhì restrictions; to limit; to bound
相处 xiāngchǔ get along; interact
相当 xiāngdāng equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; quite
相对 xiāngduì opposite; relatively; to resist
相关 xiāngguān correlation; interrelated; dependence
相似 xiāngsì similar; resemble; like
香肠 xiāngcháng sausage
享受 xiǎngshòu enjoy
想念 xiǎngniàn to miss; remember with longing; long to see again
想象 xiǎngxiàng imagine; visualize
项 xiàng nape (of the neck); sum (of money); mw item
项链 xiàngliàn necklace
项目 xiàngmù program; item; project
象棋 xiàngqí chess; Chinese chess
象征 xiàngzhēng symbol; symbolize; signify
消费 xiāofèi consumption; spending
消化 xiāohuà to digest
消极 xiāojí passive; negative; demoralized
消失 xiāoshī disappear; fade away; dissolve
销售 xiāoshòu to sell; to market; sales
小麦 xiǎomài wheat
小气 xiǎoqì stingy; petty
孝顺 xiàoshùn filial piety
效率 xiàolǜ efficiency
歇 xiē to rest; to go to bed; to take a break
斜 xié slanting; tilted
写作 xiězuò writing; composition; written works
血 xuè blood (Kangxi radical 143)
心理 xīnlǐ psychology; psychological; mental
心脏 xīnzàng heart
欣赏 xīnshǎng appreciate; enjoy; admire
信号 xìnhào signal
信任 xìnrèn to trust; have confidence in
行动 xíngdòng to move; get around; action
行人 xíngrén pedestrian
行为 xíngwéi action; behavior; conduct
形成 xíngchéng take shape; form
形容 xíngróng describe; appearance; look
形式 xíngshì form; shape; situation
形势 xíngshì circumstances; situation; terrain
形象 xíngxiàng image; form; figure
形状 xíngzhuàng form; figure; shape
幸亏 xìngkuī fortunately; luckily
幸运 xìngyùn luck; fortune
性质 xìngzhì nature; characteristic; quality
兄弟 xiōngdì brothers; younger brother; brethren
胸 xiōng chest; bosom; heart
休闲 xiūxián recreation; leisure
修改 xiūgǎi amend; modify; revise; alter
虚心 xūxīn modest; open-minded
叙述 xùshù retell; narrate
宣布 xuānbù announce; declare; proclaim
宣传 xuānchuán propaganda; to propagate; to give publicity to
学历 xuélì educational background; school record
学术 xuéshù learning; science; academic
学问 xuéwen learning; knowledge

寻找 xúnzhǎo seek; look for; quest
询问 xúnwèn inquire about
训练 xùnliàn to train; to drill; to exercise; training
迅速 xùnsù fast; quick; rapid
押金 yājīn security deposit; down payment
牙齿 yáchǐ tooth
延长 yáncháng extend; prolong; lengthen
严肃 yánsù solemn; serious; earnest
演讲 yǎnjiǎng give a lecture; make a speech
宴会 yànhuì banquet; feast; dinner party
阳台 yángtái balcony
痒 yǎng to itch; itchy
样式 yàngshì type; style; form
腰 yāo waist; lower back; pocket
摇 yáo to shake; to rock
咬 yǎo to bite; to nip
要不 yàobù otherwise; or else; how about
业务 yèwù business; profession
业余 yèyú spare time; amateur
夜 yè night; darkness
一辈子 yíbèizi (for) a lifetime; all one's life
一旦 yídàn in case (something happens); once (sth. has happened ... then); in one day
一律 yílǜ same; uniformly; all; without exception
一再 yízài repeatedly; again and again
一致 yízhì unanimous; identical (views or opinions); consistent
依然 yīrán still; as before
移动 yídòng to move
移民 yímín immigrate; emigrate; migrate
遗憾 yíhàn regret; pity; sorry
疑问 yíwèn doubt; question; to query
乙 yǐ two; twist (2nd Heavenly Stem) (Kangxi radical 5)
以及 yǐjí as well as; too; (formal) and
以来 yǐlái since (a previous event)
亿 yì one hundred million (100,000,000)
义务 yìwù duty; obligation; volunteer duty
议论 yìlùn discuss; to comment; talk about
意外 yìwài unexpected; accident; mishap
意义 yìyì meaning; significance
因而 yīn'ér therefore; as a result; thus
因素 yīnsù element; factor
银 yín silver (the element)
印刷 yìnshuā print
英俊 yīngjùn handsome
英雄 yīngxióng hero
迎接 yíngjiē meet; greet; to welcome
营养 yíngyǎng nutrition; nourishment; sustenance
营业 yíngyè do business; to trade
影子 yǐngzi shadow; reflection
应付 yìngfu to cope with; deal with; handle; do sth. perfunctorily; do sth. after a fashion; make do
应用 yìngyòng to apply; to use; application
硬 yìng hard; stiff; obstinately
硬件 yìngjiàn hardware
拥抱 yōngbào embrace; to hug
拥挤 yōngjǐ to crowd; to push; to squeeze
勇气 yǒngqì courage; valor
用功 yòng gōng diligent; industrious; hardworking
用途 yòngtú use; application; purpose

优惠 yōuhuì preferential; favorable
优美 yōuměi graceful; fine; elegant
优势 yōushì advantage; superiority; dominant position
悠久 yōujiǔ established; long; longstanding
犹豫 yóuyù hesitate; hesitant; undecided
油炸 yóuzhá deep fry
游览 yóulǎn go sight-seeing; tour
有利 yǒulì advantageous; beneficial
幼儿园 yòu'éryuán kindergarten; nursery school
娱乐 yúlè entertain; amuse; entertainment
与其 yǔqí rather than; better than
语气 yǔqì tone; manner of speaking; mood
玉米 yùmǐ corn; maize
预报 yùbào to predict; forecast
预订 yùdìng place an order; book ahead; subscribe for
预防 yùfáng prevent; take precautions against
元旦 yuándàn New Year's Day
员工 yuángōng employee; staff; personnel
原料 yuánliào raw material; ingredients
原则 yuánzé principle; doctrine
圆 yuán round; circular; formal unit of Chinese currency
愿望 yuànwàng desire; wish; aspiration
乐器 yuèqì musical instrument
晕 yūn dizzy; to fain
运气 yùnqi luck
运输 yùnshū transport; transportation
运用 yùnyòng to use; apply
灾害 zāihài disaster; calamity
再三 zàisān over and over again; repeatedly
在乎 zàihu care about; be determined by; to mind
在于 zàiyú lie in; be in; rest with; depend on
赞成 zànchéng approve; endorse
赞美 zànměi admire; applause; to praise
糟糕 zāogāo terrible; too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; what a mess
造成 zàochéng to cause; make; bring out
则 zé standard; regulation; however; in that case
责备 zébèi to blame; criticize (sb.); accuse
摘 zhāi to pick (flowers, fruit, etc.); to pluck; to take; to borrow
窄 zhǎi narrow; petty; hard-up
粘贴 zhāntiē to paste
展开 zhǎn kāi spread out; unfold; carry out; in full swing
展览 zhǎnlǎn put on display; to exhibit; exhibition
占 zhàn occupy; seize; to constitute
战争 zhànzhēng war; conflict
长辈 zhǎngbèi an elder; an elder generation
涨 zhǎng, zhàngto rise (of prices, rivers); to go up | to swell; to bloat
掌握 zhǎngwò to grasp; to master; to control
账户 zhànghù bank account
招待 zhāodài receive (guests); entertain; reception
着火 zháohuǒ catch fire; ignite
着凉 zháo liáng catch a cold
召开 zhàokāi convene (a conference or meeting); call together
照常 zhàocháng as usual; normal
哲学 zhéxué philosophy
针对 zhēnduì in connection with; directed towards
珍惜 zhēnxī to treasure; cherish; to value
真实 zhēnshí true; real; authentic

诊断 zhěnduàn diagnosis; diagnose
阵 zhèn short period; disposition of troops; wave
振动 zhèndòng vibrate; vibration
争论 zhēnglùn argue; to dispute; contend; argument
争取 zhēngqǔ fight for; compete for; strive
征求 zhēngqiú solicit; seek; ask for; to request
睁 zhēng to open (eyes)
整个 zhěnggè whole; entire; total
整齐 zhěngqí tidy; neat; in good order
整体 zhěngtǐ whole; entirety
正 zhèng straight; currently; correct; just (right); pure; precisely
证件 zhèngjiàn paperwork; credentials; papers; certificates
证据 zhèngjù evidence; proof; testimony
政府 zhèngfǔ government
政治 zhèngzhì politics
挣 zhèng, zhēngto earn | to struggle
支 zhī branch; support; put up; (mw for long; narrow objects) (Kangxi radical 65)
支票 zhīpiào (bank) check
执照 zhízhào a license; a permit
直 zhí straight; vertical; frank; directly; continuously
指导 zhǐdǎo to guide; give directions
指挥 zhǐhuī to command; to conduct; commander
至今 zhì jīn up to now; so far
至于 zhìyú as for; go so far as to
志愿者 zhìyuànzhě volunteer
制定 zhìdìng formulate; lay down (a plan or policy); to draft
制度 zhìdù system; institution
制造 zhìzào manufacture; make
制作 zhìzuò make; manufacture
治疗 zhìliáo to treat; to cure; medical treatment
秩序 zhìxù order; sequence
智慧 zhìhuì wisdom; knowledge
中介 zhōngjiè agent; act as an intermediary
中心 zhōngxīn center; heart; core
中旬 zhōngxún middle third of a month
种类 zhǒnglèi kind; category; class
重大 zhòngdà great; important; major
重量 zhòngliàng weight
周到 zhōudào thoughtful; considerate; thorough
猪 zhū pig
竹子 zhúzi bamboo
逐步 zhúbù step by step; gradually
逐渐 zhújiàn gradually; by degrees
主持 zhǔchí preside over; manage; to direct
主动 zhǔdòng to take initiative; voluntary
主观 zhǔguān subjective
主人 zhǔrén master; host; owner
主任 zhǔrèn director; head; chief
主题 zhǔtí theme; subject; topic
主席 zhǔxí chairperson; president
主张 zhǔzhāng to advocate; viewpoint; position
煮 zhǔ to boil; to cook
注册 zhùcè register; registration; enroll
祝福 zhùfú blessings; wish well
抓 zhuā to carry in your hand holding strongly; catch; arrest
抓紧 zhuā jǐn to grasp firmly; to pay close or special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of
专家 zhuānjiā expert; specialist

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