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Vocabulary Index (Chinese-English)The Chinese-English index is alphabetized according to pinyin. Words that begin with thesame Chinese character are first grouped together. Homonyms appear in the order of theirtonal pronunciation (i.e., first tones first, second tones second, third tones third, fourth tones
fourth, and neutral tones last). Pinyin in parentheses shows pronunciation of the charactersbefore tone change. Proper nouns are shown in green.
Traditional Simplified Pinyin Part of
Speech
English Lesson
A
interj eh?; what? 12
iy interj (an exclamation to expresssurprise) gosh; ah
4
iho n/v hobby; interest; to love(something)
6
npi v to arrange 9
nqun adj safe 1
o y vo to stay up late or all night; toburn the midnight oil
14
B
Bx pn Brazil 15
bi v to put; to place 2
bi nin vo to wish somebody a happyChinese New Year; to pay a
Chinese New Years call
11
bn ji vo to move (ones residence) 1
bng mng vo to help 1
bngzh v to help 7
boku v to include; to consist of 13
bo adj full; satiated (after a meal) 14
boh v to protect; to safeguard 16
boli v to remain as before; to retain 12
bo mng vo to sign up; to register 13
boyun v to complain 9
bi m (measure word for times bywhich something is multiplied)
10
bijng n background 6
bizi n comforter; quilt 2
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bnli adj/adv original; originally; at first 11
b m (measure word for sums of
money)
17
bfn n score 15
bjio adv/v relatively; comparatively; rather;to compare
1
br v for example 3
bjng adv after all; all in all; in the finalanalysis; when all is said and
done
15
b y vo to graduate 5
bx adv must; have to; be obliged to 14
binpo n firecracker 11
bin v to change 12
binhu n/v change; to change 12
biozhn n/adj criterion; standard 4
biog n older male cousin of a differentsurname
12
bioxin v/n to display; to manifest;performance; manifestation
15
bioyn v/n to perform; to act; performance 14
bngdng n ice lantern 10
bngmyng n terracotta warriors and horses 18
bng adv actually 9
bci n spinach 3
bk n blog 7
bsh n Ph.D.; doctor [academic degree] 9
bwgun n museum 14
bchng v to supplement; to replenish 14
b part; section 10
bfen n portion; part 18
(bb) bb adv need not; not have to 4
b dlio extremely; exceedingly; couldntbe more
15
(bdun)bdun
adv continuously 8
bgun conj no matter; regardless of 12
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(b jin de)b jin de
not necessarily 1
bjn conj not only 20
bknshxing
(of consequences) too ghastly
to contemplate; unimaginable;
extremely bad or dangerous
16
br v not equal to; inferior to; to notmeasure up to
3
(bsh)
bsh
rsh
its notbut 9
btng adv continuously; incessantly 6 b tng different; not the same 6
C
cidn n menu 3
cn n meal 11
cngunr n restaurant 2
cnjn n napkin 3
cnj n eating utensils; tableware 16
cngun v to visit; to look around 18
cnji v to participate; to take part; toattend
13
cng m (measure word for stories of abuilding)
2
cngjng adv once; at some time in the past 18
chgun n teahouse 13
chnpn n product; merchandise 19
chng v to taste 12
chng adj long 1
Chng Jing pn the Yangtze River 10
chogu v to surpass; to exceed 15
chosh n supermarket 16
chodi n dynasty 18
cho v to stir-fry; to saut; to speculate(for profit)
17
cho ji vo to quarrel 6
chxing n railway carriage 13
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chnghu n/v term of address; to address as 18
chnggng v/adj to succeed; successful 11
chngj n performance; achievement; result;score; grade
15
chngwi v to become; to turn into 14
chdo v to arrive late 7
ch first 11
chbn v to publish 7
chchi vo to be away on official business oron a business trip
20
chf v to set out; to depart 13
chhn vo to sweat 16
chmn vo to go out; to leave home 14
chshng v to be born 1
chxin v to appear; to arise; to emerge 15
chx n Chinese New Years Eve 11
chun n boat; ship 10
chuntng n/adj tradition; traditional 11
chu v to end a relationship; (lit.) to
blow
6
Chnji pn Spring Festival; Chinese NewYear
11
chnmin adj pure cotton; 100 percent cotton 4
cngli adv from past till present; always; atall times
12
cn v to save up; to deposit 8
cnkun n bank savings 17
D
dying v to agree (to do something); topromise; to answer
6
dhlu vo to snore 13
djiodo vo to deal with 5
ddu adv mostly; for the most part 10
Dl pn Dali 13
d nnzzhy
male chauvinism 15
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dren n adult 8
di v to stay 7
di v to replace; to substitute 11
dikun n/v loan; to provide a loan 8
dnwi n unit 15
do v to turn upside down; to gobackwards
11
doch adv all around; all over 10
dod adv what on earth; what in the world;in the end
6
doli n reason; sense 4
do qin vo to apologize 6
d bng vo to fall ill; to contract a disease 15
dnglong n lantern 13
dng p and so forth; etc. 14
dngy v to equal; to be equivalent to; toamount to
14
d adj low 8
dqu adv indeed 12
dy v to mortgage 17
ddao adj authentic; genuine; pure 2
dl n geography 10
dqi n the earth; the globe 16
dwi n position; status 15
dxng n terrain; topography 10
dinshj n TV drama; TV series 20
dinyngyun n movie theater 6
di v to fall 17
disn l s scatterbrained; forgetful 6 dng m (measure word for buildings) 2
dngzu n movement; action 14
du v/adj to tease; to play with; amusing 13
d sh vo to attend school; to study; to readaloud
8
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d m (measure word for degree oftemperature, heat, hardness,
humidity, etc.)
16
Dunwji pn Dragon Boat Festival 11
dun adj short 10
dunq n short term 19
dun m (measure word for section,segment, or part)
16
dunlin v to exercise; to work out; toundergo physical training
14
du n/m a row or line of people; column;(measure word for teams and
lines)
14
duyun n team member 15
dumin n opposite side 12
dn m (measure word for meals) 13
E
r conj (conjunction to connect twoclauses)
10
ry p and no more 20
rtng n children 9
F
fci vo to get rich; to make a fortune 11
fd adj/v developed; flourishing; to develop 18
fdin vo to generate electricity 16
fmng n/v invention; to invent 18
fshng v to happen; to occur; to take place 6
fzhn v to develop 18
Fgu pn France 12 fn m (measure word for rounds;
measure word for type or kind)
9
fny v/n to translate; interpreter;translation
7
fndu v to oppose 9
fngmin n aspect; respect 14
fngsh n way; method 17
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fngdng n landlord or landlady 13
fng xn vo to feel relieved; to be at ease 20
fib k have to; nothing butwould do 4
fnbi adv/v separately; respectively; to partfrom each other
13
fn shu vo to break up; to part company 6
fnxing v to share (joy, happiness, benefit,etc.)
13
fnfn adv one after another; in succession 19
fnm n grave; tomb 18
fng n wind 16
fngjng n scenic landscape; scenery 10
fngs n custom 13
fngxin n risk; danger; hazard 17
fuz conj otherwise 14
fq n husband and wife; couple 14
Fzmio pn Temple of Confucius 12
f n blessing; good fortune 11
fzhung n clothing; apparel 12
fdn n burden 8
fn n women 15
G
gig kifng to reform and open up; Reformand Opening-Up
15
gi v to build; to construct 12
gn bi vo to drink a toast; cheers!; bottomsup
11
gn mv to dare 7
Gnnji pn Thanksgiving 11 gnju n/v feeling; sense perception; to feel;
to perceive
7
gnqng n feeling; emotion; affection 11
gnm qpr why; why on earth; whatever for 19
gngqn n piano 9
goyun n plateau 10
gozhng n senior high school 6
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go v to do; to carry on; to be engagedin
20
gmng n revolution 18
g pr each; every 3
gnbn adv at all; simply 6
gng n bow 1
gng v to provide; to support financially 8
gngchng n factory 15
gng xuyun n school of engineering 5
gngz n wages; pay 8
gngdin
n palace 18 gnggng
chngsu
public place 16
gngpng adj fair; just; impartial; equitable 15
gngx v to congratulate 11
gngxin v/n to contribute; to devote;contribution
18
guw v to shop 4
gl ono rumbling sound 12
gm n fathers sister 12
glo adj ancient; old 13
gpio n stock; share 17
gsh n stock market 17
gshi n story; tale 13
gu v to hang; to hang up 2
gui adj (of children) obedient; wellbehaved
8
gun v to close; to turn off 13
gunx n relation; relationship; connection 18
gunzho v to take care of; to look after 20
gun v to control; to manage; to mind;to care about
5
gunlxuyun
n school of management 5
gunjn n champion; first place in acompetition
15
Gungdng pn Guangdong (a Chinese province) 3
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Gungzhu pn Guangzhou 10
gudng v/n to regulate; to specify; rules and
regulations; provisions
16
guli v to return; to come back 19
guzi n cabinet; cupboard 2
guji n country; nation 16
guwi n overseas; abroad 20
gu jtin in a few days 2
gu ji vo to celebrate a holiday 10
H
h ono (imitating laughter) 6 Hrbn pn Harbin 10
hi n sea; ocean 10
higu n sea turtle 19
hiwi n overseas; abroad 19
hiyng n seas and oceans; the ocean 19
hi v to cause trouble; to do harm to 7
Hncho pn Han Dynasty 18
hochu n advantage; benefit 1
hokn adj nice-looking; attractive 4
hozi adv fortunately; luckily 19
h n river 13
hli n river 10
h v to combine; to join 17
htong n agreement; contract 17
hfn n box lunch 13
hnggnj n (clothes) dryer 2
hngbo n red envelope containing money tobe given as a gift
11
hugu n consequence; fallout; aftermath 16
Hnn pn Hunan (a Chinese province) 3
hxing adv mutually; each other; reciprocally 15
hu hur vo to draw; to paint 9
huxu n chemistry 5
hunjng n environment; surroundings 11
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hungd n emperor 18
Hung H pn the Yellow River 10
hu m (measure word for frequency ofan action)
6
hud v to reply; to answer 19
hushu v to recycle 16
hul n vitality; energy 14
huz ynshu moveable-type printing;letterpress printing
18
hu adj/n thriving; flourishing; fire; flame 20
huch n train 10
hugu n hotpot 20
huyo n gunpowder 18
J
j n chicken 3
jch n foundation; basis 18
jh adv almost 7
jhu n opportunity 15
jmng adv hastily; in a hurry 7
jsh conj even if 14 jzhng v to concentrate; to be
concentrated
10
j adj/v crowded; to push against; tosqueeze
10
j v to mail 19
j chu vo to bear a grudge; to harborresentment
6
jzi v/n to put down in writing; to record;
record; account
18
jninpn n souvenir; keepsake; memento 13
jrn conj since; as; now that 19
j sh vo to count time 11
jsh n technology; technique 18
jx v to continue; to go on with 11
ji v to add 4
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jibn vo to work overtime; to work extrashifts
19
jiyu vo to make an extra effort; to workharder; to refuel
16
ji m (measure word for families andcommercial establishments such
as restaurants, hotels, shops,
companies, etc.)
11
jijio n tutor 8
jitng n family (unit); household 8
jiw n household chores; household
duties
15
jixing n hometown 10
jizhng n parents; guardian of a child 9
jig n price 7
jiqian n price 4
jin fi vo to lose weight 14
jinqng v to lessen 8
jinsho v to reduce; to decrease; to lessen 16
jinl v to build; to establish 18
jiny n/v suggestion; to suggest 5 jinzh n/v architecture; to build 12
jinshnfng n fitness center; gym 14
jinxng v to give a farewell dinner 20
jingli n future 5
jing v to speak; to tell 13
jingxujn n scholarship money 8
jio v to hand over 8
jio pngyou vo to make friends 6
jiotng n transportation; traffic 13
jioo adj/n proud; arrogant; full of oneself;pride
15
jiob n footstep 12
jio v to make (someone do something) 6
() () jio (ci) v(o) to order (food) 3
jio zu vc to be called; to be known as 19
jioshu n professor 5
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jioy n/v education; to educate 8
ji n street 12
jifng v to give a welcome dinner for avisitor from afar
20
jijn v to be close to 10
jishu v to accept; to take on; toundertake
20
jizhe v to follow; to continue 17
jigu conj/n as a result; result 7
ji hn vo to get married; to marry 9
jish v to end; to finish 11
jir n holiday; festival 11
jiyu v to economize; to save; toconserve
16
jiju v to solve; to resolve 5
jish v to explain 19
jimi n sisters; female friends or co-workers who share a sister-like
bond
17
ji v to borrow; to lend 8
jiln n Chinese broccoli 3
jnrng n finance; banking 5
jn knng as much as possible 12
jnb v/adj to make progress; progressive 11
jnr v to enter; to get into 19
jnxng v to carry on; to carry out; toconduct
18
jngchng adv often; frequently 5
jngj n economics; economy 5
jngl n manager 19
jngyn n/v experience; to experience 5
jngdin n scenic spot; tourist spot 10
() jng(rn) adv unexpectedly; contrary to onesexpectation
12
ji n alcohol; liquor 11
ji adj (of things) old 2
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jijiu n mothers brother; maternal uncle 11
jim n wife of mothers brother 11
j v to lift; to raise 11
j m (measure word for sentences) 6
j v to gather; to get together; tocongregate
20
jhu v/n to get together; to congregate;party; get-together; social
gathering
20
judng v/n to decide; decision 5
KOK kl-OK
(uki)
karaoke 7
kilng adj extroverted; open and sunny indisposition
6
ki wnxio vo to crack a joke; to joke around 7
ki xu vo to begin a new semester 1
kn v to cut; to chop 16
knf n point of view 9
kol
v to consider 3 k n a branch of academic or
vocational study
5
kxu n/adj science; scientific; rational 14
KLn pn Ke Lin (a personal name) 1
kjin conj it is obvious that; it can be seenthat
14
kko adj dependable 7
kp adj awful; terrible; fearful 19
kren n guest; visitor 20
kndng adv definitely 5
kng adj empty 2
kngtio n air conditioning 2
kngq n air; atmosphere 16
kngp adv Im afraid that; I think perhaps;probably
2
Kngz pn Confucius 18
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kushu n saliva 3
kuwi n taste; dietary preference 3
kugu adj transnational; multinational 19
kuicn n fast food; quick meal 12
kuizi n chopsticks 16
Knmng pn Kunming (capital of YunnanProvince )
13
knnan n/adj difficulty; difficult 15
L
lj n garbage; trash 7
l v to leave (something) behind 1 l adj spicy 3
li bu j vc not have enough time to dosomething; too late to do
something
12
li wng v to come and go; to have dealingswith
13
lngfi v/adj to waste; to squander; wasteful 11
lobixng n common folk; (ordinary) people 12
lonin n old age 17 losh adv always 7
lotitai n elderly lady 17
lowi n foreigner 12
LBi pn Li Bai; Li Po (701762CE) 18
LWn pn Li Wen (a personal name) 14
LZh pn Li Zhe (a personal name) 5
lci vo to manage money 17
lji v to understand 9
lhai adj terrible; formidable 9 Ljing pn Lijiang 13
Lsh pn Lisa (a personal name) 3
lsh n history 5
lx n interest 17
lyng v to use; to utilize; to takeadvantage of; to exploit
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linx v/n to contact; to get in touch;connection; relation
20
lingho adj good 8
ling adj bright; light 16
ling m (measure word for vehicles) 1
lioji v to understand; to know about; tobe informed
10
Ln Xumi pn Lin Xuemei (a personal name) 3
lngsh n snacks; nibbles 19
lngyngqin n allowance; spending money 8
lngdo v/n to lead; to exercise leadership;leadership; leader
18
li v to flow 3
li class; level; rank; category 20
() li (xia) v(c) to leave behind; to stay behind 13
li xu vo to study abroad 9
lixushng n student studying abroad 3
lxin n route; itinerary 10
lyng v to take someone on staff; toemploy
19
lk n passenger; voyager; traveler 13
lyu v/n to travel; travel 10
luw v to lag behind; to be outdated 7
M
mjing n mahjong 17
mhu adj careless; perfunctory; mediocre 6
Mk pn Mark 16
ml n road 2
ma p (particle used to emphasize theobvious)
11
mn adj full 9
mny v to be satisfied; to be pleased 19
modn n/adj contradiction; contradictory;conflicting
17
mojn n towel 4
moy n woolen sweater 4
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moy n trade 18
mi n coal 16
mi adj beautiful; good 13
mil adj beautiful 13
mimn adj happy and satisfying 9
mn m (measure word for academiccourses)
5
mn n door 2
mnku n doorway; entrance 3
mnpio n admission ticket; admission fee 13
m
n/v fan; to be infatuated with 6 minfi v to be free of charge 7
min n noodles 13
minj n area 10
minsh adj familiar-looking 20
mn ysh witin
the people think of food as
important as heaven
12
mnz n ethnic group; people; nationality 10
() () mngpi(r) n famous brand; name brand 4
mfn adj/n exemplary; model; fine example 15 m n end 12
mshng adj unfamiliar; strange; unknown 12
Mxg pn Mexico 9
mu pr certain; some; an indefiniteperson or thing
15
N
nnch adj not tasty 8
nndo adv Do you mean to say 4
nngui adv no wonder 6
nngu adj sad; hard to bear 12
Nnjng pn Nanjing 10
nnz n man; male 15
no v/adj to suffer from; to be troubled by;to make a noise; noisy
16
no biniu vo to have a small confl ict; to be atodds (with someone)
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nn adj tender 3
nngl n ability; capacity; competence 19
nngyun n energy; energy source 16
ninqng adj young 20
ninyfn n Chinese New Years Eve dinner 11
nizik n jeans 4
nngcn n countryside; village; rural area 8
nngl n traditional Chinese lunarcalendar; lit. agricultural
calendar
11
nxng n female gender; woman 15
nunq n heating 16
O
interj oh! 6
uzhu pn Europe 20
ur adv occasionally 14
P
p shn vo to hike in the mountains; to climbmountains
16
pi v to take pictures; to shoot film; toclap; to pat
12
pi v/n/m to line up; row; line; (measureword for rows)
14
pizi n brand 4
pi v to accompany 6
pi v to lose (money, etc.); to suffer aloss in a deal
17
png jin vc to bump into; to run into 5
pn adj gabby; glib 4 pngpngqi n Ping-Pong; table tennis 15
pngdng adj/n equal; equality 15
pngyun n plain 10
pngzhungshu
bottled water 16
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qgun yn wife controls (her husband)strictly
15
qzi n wife 15
q v to ride 12
qgui adj strange; odd 11
qpo n chi-pao; mandarin gown 19
qsh adv actually 5
qt pr other; else 5
qzhng among which/whom; in which/
whom; of which/whom
18
qy n enterprise; business; company;firm
15
qfn n atmosphere; ambiance 11
qgunyn n tracheitis 15
qin v to sign; to autograph 17
qin qin wnwn
thousands upon thousands 18
qinwn adv by all means; absolutely must 13
qin v to owe 8 qing n wall 11
qnyn adv (to see) with ones own eyes 13
Qncho pn Qin Dynasty 18
Qnshhung pn First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty 18
Qngcho pn Qing Dynasty 18
qngdn adj light in flavor 3
qngzhng v to steam (food without heavysauce)
3
qngsng adj light; relaxed 5 qng adj sunny 19
qngkung n situation; condition;circumstances
15
qngzh v to celebrate 20
qd v to obtain; to gain; to acquire 8
qzhb jn (of resources) inexhaustible 16
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qun n/v circle; to encircle; to mark with acircle
14
qun adj/adv entire; whole; complete;completely
16
qun v to persuade; to advise; to urge 17
qudin n shortcoming; defect; weakness 19
R
rnao adj (of a place or a scene) lively;buzzing with excitement; bustling
with activity
11
rshuq n water heater 20
rnci n person of ability, integrity, andtalent
9
rnku n population 10
rn shn rnhi
huge crowds of people 10
rnwi v to think; to consider 9
rng v to throw; to toss; to throw away 16
ryngpn n daily household necessities 2
rngr v to merge into; to meld into 12
run adj soft 13
runjin n software 7
S
sn b vo to take a walk; to go for a walk 14
sozi n older brothers wife 9
sh v to kill 18
shm n desert 10
sh mansion; tall building 12
shn n mountain; hill 10 shny be good at; be adept in 19
shng bn vo to go to work; to start work; tobe on duty
12
shngy n upper outer garment; jacket 19
shng yn vo to become addicted 7
sho v to burn; to set fire to; to cook 18
shosh n small number; few; minority 10
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shhu n society 9
shj v/n to design; design 9
Shsh pn Celsius; centigrade 16
shn adj profound; deep; dark (color);intimate (of relations or feelings)
13
shnci n stature; figure 14
shnqng v to apply (to a school or job) 5
Shnzhn pn Shenzhen 10
shnzh adv even 7
shng v to give birth to; to be born 8
shnghu
n/v life; livelihood; to live 1 shng q vo to get angry 6
shngyn n sound; voice 12
shng n province 10
shng chjin yng
to be frugal [with food and other
living expenses]
17
shnghu n provincial capital 13
shng qin vo to save money; to economize 1
shng xia lai vc to save (money, time) 5
() shng (xia) v(c) to leave a surplus; to be left(over)11
shngy v/n to be left over; surplus 17
sh adj wet 19
sh n poetry; poem 18
shrn n poet 18
shdi n era; age 7
shmo adj fashionable; stylish 4
shfn adv very 6
shjshang adv in fact; in reality; actually 6 Shln pn The Stone Forest 13
shtou n stone; rock; pebble 13
shyu n petroleum; oil 16
sh v to make; to cause; to havesomeone do something
14
shchng n market 15
shj n century 19
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shji n world 5
shqing n thing; matter 8
shy n career; undertaking 9
shh v to suit 8
shyng v to adapt; to become accustomedto
1
shur n income 8
shu bu lio vc cannot take it; unable to bear 5
shu do vc to receive 8
sh v to lose; to be defeated 15
shbn
n books 9 shxi v/adj to know something or someone
well; to be familiar with; familiar
12
sh n tree 14
shln n woods; forest 13
shz n numeral; figure; digit 5
shu n tax 4
shumin n sleep 14
shnl adj smooth; successful; without a
hitch
11
shubudng adv perhaps; maybe 6
shuf v to persuade; to convince 17
shush n masters degree 9
schu n silk; silk fabric 18
sko v/n to think deeply; to ponder over;contemplation; cogitation
17
sxing n thinking; ideology; thoughts 18
Schun pn Sichuan (a Chinese province) 3
sj r chn spring-like all year around 10
Sngcho pn Song Dynasty 18
slio di plastic bag 16
sun v to count as; to be considered as 17
subin adj/vo casual; careless; to do as onepleases
14
sushu adv without extra effort or motion;conveniently
16
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snn n sons daughter; granddaughter 17
Sn
Zhngshn
pn Sun Yat-sen 18
snzi n sons son; grandson 17
T
t n tower; pagoda-shaped structure 13
ti m (measure word for machines) 2
tidu n attitude 6
tijqun n tai chi; a form of traditionalChinese shadow boxing
14
tiyng n sun 16 tiyngnng n solar energy; solar power 16
tn v to talk; to discuss 5
tnzi n blanket 2
Tngcho pn Tang Dynasty 18
toln v to discuss 5
toyn v/adj to dislike; to loathe; disgusting;disagreeable
15
tozhung n suit; a set of matching outer
garments
19
ts n distinguishing feature or quality;characteristic
12
t v to mention; to bring up 6
tti v to care for; to be considerate of(someone)
15
T txshn n t-shirt 4
Tinjn pn Tianjin 10
tiojin n condition; requirement 10
ti
v to paste; to glue 11 tngzh n/v notice; to notify; to inform 19
tng gngtng chu
equal pay for equal work 15
tngsh n colleague; co-worker 20
tngw n roommate 2
tngy v to agree 4
tngnin n childhood 9
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tng n thick tube-shaped object 16
tngy v/adj to unify; to unite; unified;
centralized
18
tuz v/n to invest (money); (financial)investment
17
trn adj sudden; unexpected 17
tun n group; organization 13
tunyun v to reunite (as a family) 11
tu v to push; to shove 16
tuxio v to market; to promote the sale (ofgoods/merchandise)
20
tuxi v to retire 14
W
wimi n takeout 7
wnqun adv/adj completely; fully; complete;whole
9
wnhu n evening gathering; soiree 11
wnglu n network; internet 7
wngzhn n website 7
wngw
ng adv more often than not 19
wng nchng fng
to hope that ones daughter
will become a phoenix; to hope
that ones daughter will become
successful
9
wng zchng lng
to hope that ones son will
become a dragon; to hope that
ones son will become successful
9
wij n crisis 16
wid adj great; outstanding; magnificent 18
wid n latitude 10
widao n taste; flavor 3
wihnq n fiance 17
wishngzh n toilet paper 4
wnd n temperature 16
wnj n stationery; writing supplies 2
wnmng n/adj civilization; civilized 18
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wnxu n literature 5
wnzhng n essay; article 5
wnz n characters; written form of alanguage
18
wndng adj/v stable; steady; to stabilize; to besteady
20
wp n sleeping berth or bunk on a train 13
w shu vo to shake hands; to clasp hands 19
wrn v/n to pollute; to contaminate;pollution; contamination
16
wzi n room 7
wln conj regardless of; whether it be 4
w mi jilin
attractive goods at inexpensive
prices
4
X
Xfng pn the West 18
xyn vo to smoke a cigarette 14
xyn v to attract; to draw; to fascinate 19
xgun n/v habit; to be accustomed to 13
x
v to wash 2 xyfn n laundry powder 4
xyj n washing machine 2
x n department (of a college oruniversity)
5
xirn adj scary; frightening 19
xizi v to download 7
xinjn adj advanced 18
xin adj salty 3
xin v to dislike; to mind; to complainof
8
xinde v to appear (to be); to seem 14
xinjn n cash 4
xinxing n phenomenon; appearance 15
xing adj fragrant; pleasant-smelling 3
xingch v to get along 6
xingxn v to believe; to trust 15
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xingf n idea; opinion 17
xingxing v/n to imagine; to visualize;
imagination
12
xingshu v/n to enjoy; enjoyment; pleasure 17
xing v such as 4
xiofi v to consume 17
xioxi n news; message; information 15
xioshu v to sell; to market 19
xioch n small and inexpensive dishes;snacks
12
xioq n residential district; residentialcomplex
11
xioxu n elementary school; grade school 9
xio ni on campus 1
xio wi off campus 1
xioyu n schoolfellow; alumni 20
xn n heart; mind 6
Xnjing pn Xinjiang 10
xnshng n new student 1
xnk adj/v hard; strenuous; toilsome;
laborious; to work hard; to go to
trouble
17
xnqng n mood 6
xnsh n something weighing on onesmind
6
xnshu n salary; pay; wages 15
xnwn n news 7
xnxian adj fresh 3
xngf adj/n happy; happiness 11
xngg n personality; character 6
xingmo n panda 14
xi v to build; to repair; to mend; to fix 18
xyo v/n to need; needs 4
xun v to choose 5
xunz n/v choice; to choose 9
xufn n academic credit 5
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xuwi n (academic) degree 5
xu yu su
chng
to have achieved academic
success
19
xuyun n college; academy; institute 18
Y
yl n pressure 8
ygo n toothpaste 4
ynhi n along the coast 10
ynji v/n to study; to look into; research 10
ynjishng n graduate student 1
yns adj stern; serious 19 ynzhng adj serious; grave 7
ynchnghu n vocal concert 6
ynyun n actor; actress; performer 20
yobsh conj if it were not for; but for 12
yome
yome
conj if its not, its; eitheror 5
yoshi n key 6
(ybn) ybn adv generally 2
(ycxng)ycxng
adj one-time 16
(ydi) ydi n the area around a particularplace; the neighboring area
10
(ygn rjng) y gn r
jng
completely; thoroughly 6
(yhur) yhur nm in a moment; a little while 4
(yxing)yxing
adv all along; the whole time;
constantly
17
ygu n wardrobe 2
ysh zhxng
food, clothing, shelter and
transportation; basic necessities
of life
7
ymn n/v immigrant; to immigrate 9
y prep with 11
yli t since 15
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Ydl pn Italy 15
yjin n opinion 5
ysi n meaning 11
yn adj overcast; hidden from the sun 19
ync conj so; therefore; for this reason;consequently
19
ynhng n bank 8
ynq v to give rise to; to lead to 17
ynsh n diet; food and drink 13
Yngy pn English language 8
yng
v to win 15 yngyng n nutrition; nourishment 14
yngxing v/n to influence; to have an impact;influence
8
yng adj hard 13
yngbo v to embrace; to hug 13
yngyun adv always; forever 20
yudin n merit; strong point; advantage 19
yuxi adj outstanding; excellent 19
yum adj humorous 13
yu prep by 15
yu n/adj oil; oily 3
yuk n tourist 12
yuln v/n to go sightseeing; to tour;excursion
13
yux n game 7
yuy n friendship; companionship;fellowship
20
yuy adj beneficial; useful 16
yuyng adj useful 7
y v to surplus; to spare 11
y prep towards; in; on; at; (indicatingcomparison)
16
ysh conj so; therefore; thereupon 4
yji n yoga 14
y conj/prep and; with 14
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ymn adj gloomy; depressed 17
yunli adv/adj as a matter of fact; original;
former
6
yunxio n night of the fifteenth of the firstlunar month; sweet dumplings
made of glutinous rice flour
11
Yunxioji pn Lantern Festival 11
yubng n moon cake 11
yn n cloud 19
Ynnn pn Yunnan 10
Z zzh n magazine 7
zihu v to mind; to care 4
znmen pr we; us 4
zn v to accumulate; to hoard, to save;to scrape together
17
znchng v to approve 16
zochen n morning; early morning 14
zo chng vc to cause; to give rise to 16
zo zh vo to make paper 18 zngji v to increase; to add 17
zhntng n exhibition hall; gallery 18
zhn n/v station; stop; to stand 12
ZhngTinmng
pn Zhang Tianming (a personal
name)
1
zhng v (of water, prices, etc.) to rise; tosurge; to go up
17
zhngfu n husband 15
zhxu n philosophy 5 zh -er; -ist 20
zhoj v to worry 2
zhn de really; truly 2
zhnxn n sincere; wholehearted 6
zhntou n pillow 13
zhngyu n first month of the lunar year; firstmoon
11
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zhng tin all day long 5
zhngf n government 8
zhngho adv coincidentally 3
zhngsh adj formal 7
zhng qin vo to earn money; to make money 8
zh m (measure word for one of certainpaired things and some animals)
14
zh p (literary counterpart of ) 13
zhjin between; among 6
zhshi n knowledge 9
zhyn
n someone who truly understands;soulmate
9
() zh (de) v worthy; worthwhile 20
zhn n brothers daughter 9
zhy n occupation; profession; vocation 15
zhdo v/n to guide; guidance 5
zhnnzhn n compass 18
zhho adv to be forced to; to have no choicebut
4
zhyo conj only if; as long as 14
zhling n quality 4
zhy prep as for; as to 5
zhng v to fit exactly; to hit 17
ZhnghuMngu
pn Republic of China 18
Zhngqiji pn Mid-Autumn Festival; MoonFestival
11
zhngy adv at last; in the end; finally;eventually
17
zhng nnqng n
to regard males as superior to
females; to privilege men over
women
15
zhngsh v to attach importance to; to thinkmuch of
14
zhngyo adj important 7
zhngrn n everybody; the crowd 20
zhu n week 20
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zhjin adv gradually; little by little 15
zhyo adj main; principal 10
(zhyi) zhyi n idea 3
zhy v/n to pay attention to; attention 14
zhun v to turn; to shift; to change 19
zhun qin vo make money 5
zlio n material 7
zrn n/adj nature; natural 10
zxngch n bicycle 12
zyu adj free; unconstrained 1
zng adj general; chief 19 zng adv always 12
zngzh conj in short; in brief 7
zngzi n pyramid-shaped dumplingsof glutinous rice wrapped in
bamboo or reed leaves
11
znzhng v to respect 9
zu m (measure word for buildings andmountains)
12
zuf
n way of doing things; course ofaction
9
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A
ability; capacity; competence nngl n 19
academic credit xufn n 5
(academic) degree xuwi n 5
accept; take on; undertake jishu v 20
accompany pi v 6
accumulate; hoard, save;
scrape together
zn v 17
actor; actress; performer ynyun n 20
actually bng adv 9
actually qsh adv 5
adapt; become accustomed to shyng v 1
add ji v 4
admission ticket; admission
fee
mnpio n 13
adult dren n 8
advanced xinjn adj 18
advantage; benefit hochu n 1
after all; all in all; in the final
analysis; when all is said and
done
bjng adv 15
agree tngy v 4
agree (to do something);
promise; to answer
dying v 6
agreement; contract htong n 17air; atmosphere kngq n 16
air conditioning kngtio n 2
alcohol; liquor ji n 11
all along; the whole time;
constantly
(yxing) yxing adv 17
all around; all over doch adv 10
all day long zhng tin 5
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allowance; spending money lngyngqin n 8
almost jh adv 7
along the coast ynhi n 10
always losh adv 7
always zng adv 12
always; forever yngyun adv 20
among which/whom; in
which/whom; of which/whom
qzhng 18
ancient; old glo adj 13
and no more ry p 20
and so forth; etc. dng p 14
and; with y conj/prep
14
apologize do qin vo 6
appear (to be); seem xinde v 14
appear; arise; emerge chxin v 15
apply (to a school or job) shnqng v 5
approve znchng v 16
architecture; to build jinzh n/v 12
area minj n 10
area around a particular
place; the neighboring area
(ydi) ydi n 10
arrange npi v 9
arrive late chdo v 7
as a matter of fact; original;
former
yunli adv/adj 6
as a result; result jigu conj/n 7
as for; as to zhy prep 5
as much as possible jn knng 12
aspect; respect fngmin n 14
at all; simply gnbn adv 6
at last; in the end; finally;
eventually
zhngy adv 17
atmosphere; ambiance qfn n 11
attach importance to; think
much of
zhngsh v 14
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attend school; study; read
aloud
d sh vo 8
attitude tidu n 6attract; draw; fascinate xyn v 19
attractive goods at
inexpensive prices
w mi ji lin 4
authentic; genuine; pure ddao adj 2
awful; terrible; fearful kp adj 19
B
background bijng n 6
bank ynhng n 8
bank savings cnkun n 17
be away on official business or
on a business trip
chchi vo 20
be born chshng v 1
be called; be known as jio zu vc 19
be close to jijn v 10
be forced to; have no choice
but
zhho adv 4
be free of charge minfi v 7
be frugal [with food and other
living expenses]
shng chjin yng 17
be good at; be adept in shny 19
be left over; surplus shngy v/n 17
be satisfied; be pleased mny v 19
bear a grudge; harbor
resentment
j chu vo 6
beautiful mil adj 13
beautiful; good mi adj 13
become addicted shng yn vo 7
become; turn into chngwi v 14
begin a new semester ki xu vo 1
believe; trust xingxn v 15
beneficial; useful yuy adj 16
between; among zhjin 6
bicycle zxngch n 12
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blanket tnzi n 2
blessing; good fortune f n 11
blog bk n 7
boat; ship chun n 10
books shbn n 9
borrow; lend ji v 8
bottled water pngzhung shu 16
bow gng n 1
box lunch hfn n 13
branch of academic or
vocational study
k n 5
brand pizi n 4
Brazil Bx pn 15
break up; part company fn shu vo 6
bright; light ling adj 16
brothers daughter zhn n 9
build; construct gi v 12
build; establish jinl v 18
build; repair; mend; fix xi v 18
bump into; run into
png jin vc 5
burden fdn n 8
burn; set fire to; cook sho v 18
by yu prep 15
by all means; absolutely must qinwn adv 13
C
cabinet; cupboard guzi n 2
cannot take it; unable to bear shu bu lio vc 5
care for; be considerate of
(someone)
tti v 15
career; undertaking shy n 9
careless; perfunctory;
mediocre
mhu adj 6
carry on; carry out; conduct jnxng v 18
cash xinjn n 4
casual; careless; to do as one
pleases
subin adj/vo 14
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cause trouble; do harm to hi v 7
cause; give rise to zo chng vc 16
celebrate qngzh v 20
celebrate a holiday gu ji vo 10
Celsius; centigrade Shsh pn 16
century shj n 19
certain; some; an indefinite
person or thing
mu pr 15
champion; first place in a
competition
gunjn n 15
change bin v 12
change; to change binhu n/v 12
characters; written form of a
language
wnz n 18
chemistry huxu n 5
chicken j n 3
childhood tngnin n 9
children rtng n 9
Chinese broccoli jiln n 3
Chinese New Years Eve chx n 11
Chinese New Years Eve
dinner
ninyfn n 11
chi-pao; mandarin gown qpo n 19
choice; to choose xunz n/v 9
choose xun v 5
chopsticks kuizi n 16
circle; to encircle; to mark
with a circle
qun n/v 14
civilization; civilized wnmng n/adj 18
class; level; rank; category li 20
close; turn off gun v 13
clothing; apparel fzhung n 12
cloud yn n 19
coal mi n 16
coincidentally zhngho adv 3
colleague; co-worker tngsh n 20
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college; academy; institute xuyun n 18
combine; join h v 17
come and go; have dealings
with
li wng v 13
comforter; quilt bizi n 2
common folk; (ordinary)
people
lobixng n 12
compass zhnnzhn n 18
complain boyun v 9
completely; fully; complete;
whole
wnqun adv/adj 9
completely; thoroughly (ygn r jng) ygn r jng
6
concentrate; be concentrated jzhng v 10
condition; requirement tiojin n 10
Confucius Kngz pn 18
congratulate gngx v 11
(conjunction to connect two
clauses)
r conj 10
consequence; fallout;
aftermath
hugu n 16
consider kol v 3
consume xiofi v 17
contact; get in touch;
connection; relation
linx v/n 20
continue; go on with jx v 11
continuously (bdun) bdun adv 8
continuously; incessantly btng adv 6
contradiction; contradictory;
conflicting
modn n/adj 17
contribute; devote;
contribution
gngxin v/n 18
control; manage; mind; care
about
gun v 5
count as; be considered as sun v 17
count time j sh vo 11
country; nation guji n 16
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countryside; village; rural area nngcn n 8
crack a joke; joke around ki wnxio vo 7
crisis wij n 16
criterion; standard biozhn n/adj 4
crowded; to push against; to
squeeze
j adj/v 10
custom fngs n 13
cut; chop kn v 16
D
daily household necessities ryngpn n 2
Dali Dl
pn 13dare gn mv 7
deal with djiodo vo 5
decide; decision judng v/n 5
definitely kndng adv 5
department (of a college or
university)
x n 5
dependable kko adj 7
desert shm n 10
design; design shj v/n 9develop fzhn v 18
developed; flourishing;
develop
fd adj/v 18
diet; food and drink ynsh n 13
different; not the same b tng 6
difficulty; difficult knnan n/adj 15
discuss toln v 5
dislike; loathe; disgusting;
disagreeable
toyn v/adj 15
dislike; mind; complain of xin v 8
display; manifest;
performance; manifestation
bioxin v/n 15
distinguishing feature or
quality; characteristic
ts n 12
Do you mean to say nndo adv 4
do; carry on; be engaged in go v 20
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door mn n 2
doorway; entrance mnku n 3
download xizi v 7
Dragon Boat Festival Dunwji pn 11
draw; paint hu hur vo 9
drink a toast; cheers!; bottoms
up
gn bi vo 11
(clothes) dryer hnggnj n 2
dynasty chodi n 18
E
each; every g
pr 3earn money; make money zhng qin vo 8
earth; globe dqi n 16
eating utensils; tableware cnj n 16
economics; economy jngj n 5
economize; save; conserve jiyu v 16
education; to educate jioy n/v 8
eh?; what? interj 12
elderly lady lotitai n 17
elementary school; gradeschool
xioxu n 9
embrace; hug yngbo v 13
emperor hungd n 18
empty kng adj 2
end m n 12
end a relationship; (lit.) blow chu v 6
end; finish jish v 11
energy; energy source nngyun n 16
English language Yngy pn 8enjoy; enjoyment; pleasure xingshu v/n 17
enter; get into jnr v 19
enterprise; business; company;
firm
qy n 15
entire; whole; complete;
completely
qun adj/adv 16
environment; surroundings hunjng n 11
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equal; be equivalent to;
amount to
dngy v 14
equal; equality pngdng adj/n 15equal pay for equal work tng gng tong
chu
15
-er; -ist zh 20
era; age shdi n 7
essay; article wnzhng n 5
ethnic group; people;
nationality
mnz n 10
Europe uzhu pn 20
even shnzh adv 7even if jsh conj 14
evening gathering; soiree wnhu n 11
everybody; the crowd zhngrn n 20
exemplary; model; fine
example
mfn adj/n 15
exercise; work out; undergo
physical training
dunlin v 14
exhibition hall; gallery zhntng n 18
experience; to experience jngyn n/v 5explain jish v 19
extremely; exceedingly;
couldnt be more
b dlio 15
extroverted; open and sunny
in disposition
kilng adj 6
F
factory gngchng n 15
fair; just; impartial; equitable gngpng adj 15
fall di v 17
fall ill; contract a disease d bng vo 15
familiar-looking minsh adj 20
family (unit); household jitng n 8
famous brand; name brand () () mngpi(r) n 4
fan; to be infatuated with m n/v 6
fashionable; stylish shmo adj 4
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fast food; quick meal kuicn n 12
fathers sister gm n 12
feel relieved; be at ease fng xn vo 20
feeling; emotion; affection gnqng n 11
feeling; sense perception; to
feel; to perceive
gnju n/v 7
female gender; woman nxng n 15
fiance wihnq n 17
finance; banking jnrng n 5
firecracker binpo n 11
first ch 11
First Emperor of the Qin
Dynasty
Qnshhung pn 18
first month of the lunar year;
first moon
zhngyu n 11
fit exactly; hit zhng v 17
fitness center; gym jinshnfng n 14
flow li v 3
follow; continue jizhe v 17
food, clothing, shelter
and transportation; basic
necessities of life
ysh zh xng 7
footstep jiob n 12
for example br v 3
foreigner lowi n 12
formal zhngsh adj 7
fortunately; luckily hozi adv 19
foundation; basis jch n 18
fragrant; pleasant-smelling xing adj 3
France Fgu pn 12
free; unconstrained zyu adj 1
fresh xnxian adj 3
friendship; companionship;
fellowship
yuy n 20
from past till present; always;
at all times
cngli adv 12
full mn adj 9
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full; satiated (after a meal) bo adj 14
future jingli n 5
G
gabby; glib pn adj 4
game yux n 7
garbage; trash lj n 7
gather; get together;
congregate
j v 20
general; chief zng adj 19
generally (ybn) ybn adv 2
generate electricity fdin
vo 16geography dl n 10
get along xingch v 6
get angry shng q vo 6
get married; marry ji hn vo 9
get rich; make a fortune fci vo 11
get together; congregate;
party; get-together; social
gathering
jhu v/n 20
give a farewell dinner jinxng
v 20give a welcome dinner for a
visitor from afar
jifng v 20
give birth to; be born shng v 8
give rise to; lead to ynq v 17
gloomy; depressed ymn adj 17
go out; leave home chmn vo 14
go sightseeing; tour; excursion yuln v/n 13
go to work; start work; be on
duty
shng bn vo 12
good lingho adj 8
(an exclamation to express
surprise) gosh; ah
iy interj 4
government zhngf n 8
gradually; little by little zhjin adv 15
graduate b y vo 5
graduate student ynjishng n 1
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grave; tomb fnm n 18
great; outstanding;
magnificent
wid adj 18
group; organization tun n 13
Guangdong (a Chinese
province)
Gungdng pn 3
Guangzhou Gungzhu pn 10
guest; visitor kren n 20
guide; guidance zhdo v/n 5
gunpowder huyo n 18
H
habit; to be accustomed to xgun n/v 13
Han Dynasty Hncho pn 18
hand over jio v 8
hang; hang up gu v 2
happen; occur; take place fshng v 6
happy and satisfying mimn adj 9
happy; happiness xngf adj/n 11
Harbin Hrbn pn 10
hard yng adj 13hard; strenuous; toilsome;
laborious; to work hard; to go
to trouble
xnk adj/v 17
hastily; in a hurry jmng adv 7
have a small conflict; be at
odds (with someone)
no biniu vo 6
have achieved academic
success
xu yu suchng 19
have to; nothing butwould
do
fib k 4
heart; mind xn n 6
heating nunq n 16
help bng mng vo 1
help bngzh v 7
hike in the mountains; climb
mountains
p shn vo 16
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history lsh n 5
hobby; interest; to love
(something)
iho n/v 6
holiday; festival jir n 11
hometown jixing n 10
hope that ones daughter will
become a phoenix; hope that
ones daughter will become
successful
wng nchngfng
9
hope that ones son will
become a dragon; hope
that ones son will becomesuccessful
wng zchng lng 9
hotpot hugu n 20
household chores; household
duties
jiw n 15
huge crowds of people rn shn rn hi 10
humorous yum adj 13
Hunan (a Chinese province) Hnn pn 3
husband zhngfu n 15
husband and wife; couple fq
n 14
I
Im afraid that; I think
perhaps; probably
kngp adv 2
ice lantern bngdng n 10
idea zhyi n 3
idea; opinion xingf n 17
if it were not for; but for yobsh conj 12
if its not, its; either
or
yomeyome conj 5
imagine; visualize;
imagination
xingxing v/n 12
(imitating laughter) h ono 6
immigrant; to immigrate ymn n/v 9
important zhngyo adj 7
in a few days gu jtin 2
in a moment; a little while (yhur) yhur nm 4
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in fact; in reality; actually shjshang adv 6
in short; in brief zngzh conj 7
include; consist of boku v 13
income shur n 8
increase; add zngji v 17
indeed dqu adv 12
(of resources) inexhaustible qzhb jn 16
influence; have an impact;
influence
yngxing v/n 8
interest lx n 17
invention; to invent fmng n/v 18
invest (money); (financial)
investment
tuz v/n 17
it is obvious that; it can be
seen that
kjin conj 14
its notbut
(bsh) bsh
rsh
9
Italy Ydl pn 15
J
jeans nizik n 4
K
karaoke OK kl-OK (uki) 7
Ke Lin (a personal name) KLn pn 1
key yoshi n 6
kill sh v 18
know something or someone
well; be familiar with; familiar
shxi v/adj 12
knowledge zhshi n 9
Kunming (capital of YunnanProvince)
Knmng pn 13
L
lag behind; be outdated luw v 7
landlord or landlady fngdng n 13
lantern dnglong n 13
Lantern Festival Yunxioji pn 11
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latitude wid n 10
laundry powder xyfn n 4
lead; exercise leadership;
leadership; leader
lngdo v/n 18
leave (something) behind l v 1
leave a surplus; be left (over) () shng (xia) v(c) 11
leave behind; stay behind () li (xia) v(c) 13
lessen jinqng v 8
Li Bai; Li Po (701762CE) LBi pn 18
Li Wen (a personal name) LWn pn 14
Li Zhe (a personal name) LZh pn 5
life; livelihood; to live shnghu n/v 1
lift; raise j v 11
light in flavor qngdn adj 3
light; relaxed qngsng adj 5
Lijiang Ljing pn 13
Lin Xuemei (a personal name) Ln Xumi pn 3
line up; row; line; (measure
word for rows)
pi v/n/m 14
Lisa (a personal name) Lsh pn 3
(literary counterpart of ) zh p 13
literature wnxu n 5
(of a place or a scene) lively;
buzzing with excitement;
bustling with activity
rnao adj 11
loan; to provide a loan dikun n/v 8
long chng adj 1
lose (money, etc.); suffer a loss
in a deal
pi v 17
lose weight jin fi vo 14
lose; be defeated sh v 15
low d adj 8
M
magazine zzh n 7
mahjong mjing n 17
mail j v 19
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main; principal zhyo adj 10
make (someone do something) jio v 6
make an extra effort; work
harder; refuel
jiyu vo 16
make friends jio pngyou vo 6
make money zhun qin vo 5
make paper zo zh vo 18
make progress; progressive jnb v/adj 11
make; to cause; have someone
do something
sh v 14
male chauvinism d nnzzhy 15
man; male nnz n 15
manage money lci vo 17
manager jngl n 19
mansion; tall building sh 12
Mark Mk pn 16
market shchng n 15
market; promote the sale (of
goods/merchandise)
tuxio v 20
masters degree shush n 9
material zlio n 7
meal cn n 11
meaning ysi n 11
(measure word for academic
courses)
mn m 5
(measure word for buildings) dng m 2
(measure word for buildings
and mountains)
zu m 12
(measure word for degree of
temperature, heat, hardness,
humidity, etc.)
d m 16
(measure word for
families and commercial
establishments such as
restaurants, hotels, shops,
companies, etc.)
ji m 11
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(measure word for frequency
of an action)
hu m 6
(measure word for machines) ti m 2(measure word for meals) dn m 13
(measure word for one of
certain paired things and some
animals)
zh m 14
(measure word for rounds;
measure word for type or
kind)
fn m 9
(measure word for section,
segment, or part)
dun m 16
(measure word for sentences) j m 6
(measure word for stories of a
building)
cng m 2
(measure word for sums of
money)
b m 17
(measure word for times
by which something is
multiplied)
bi m 10
(measure word for vehicles) ling m 1
mention; bring up t v 6
menu cidn n 3
merge into; meld into rngr v 12
merit; strong point; advantage yudin n 19
Mexico Mxg pn 9
Mid-Autumn Festival; Moon
Festival
Zhngqiji pn 11
mind; care zihu v 4
mood xnqng n 6
moon cake yubng n 11
more often than not wngwng adv 19
morning; early morning zochen n 14
mortgage dy v 17
mostly; for the most part ddu adv 10
mothers brother; maternal
uncle
jijiu n 11
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mountain; hill shn n 10
move (ones residence) bn ji vo 1
moveable-type printing;
letterpress printing
huz ynshu 18
movement; action dngzu n 14
movie theater dinyngyun n 6
museum bwgun n 14
must; have to; be obliged to bx adv 14
mutually; each other;
reciprocally
hxing adv 15
N
Nanjing Nnjng pn 10
napkin cnjn n 3
nature; natural zrn n/adj 10
need; needs xyo v/n 4
need not; not have to (bb) bb adv 4
network; internet wnglu n 7
new student xnshng n 1
news xnwn n 7
news; message; information xioxi n 15
nice-looking; attractive hokn adj 4
night of the fifteenth of the
first lunar month; sweet
dumplings made of glutinous
rice flour
yunxio n 11
no matter; regardless of bgun conj 12
no wonder nngui adv 6
noodles min n 13
not equal to; inferior to; tonot measure up to
brv 3
not have enough time to do
something; too late to do
something
li bu j vc 12
not necessarily (b jin de) b jinde
1
not only bjn conj 20
not tasty nnch adj 8
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notice; to notify; to inform tngzh n/v 19
numeral; figure; digit shz n 5
nutrition; nourishment yngyng n 14
O
(of children) obedient; well
behaved
gui adj 8
obtain; gain; acquire qd v 8
occasionally ur adv 14
occupation; profession;
vocation
zhy n 15
off campus xio wi 1
often; frequently jngchng adv 5
oh! interj 6
oil; oily yu n/adj 3
old age lonin n 17
old (thing) ji adj 2
older brothers wife sozi n 9
older male cousin of a
different surname
biog n 12
on campus
xio ni 1
once; at some time in the past cngjng adv 18
one after another; in
succession
fnfn adv 19
one-time (ycxng) ycxng adj 16
only if; as long as zhyo conj 14
opinion yjin n 5
opportunity jhu n 15
oppose fndu v 9
opposite side dumin n 12order (food) () () jio (ci) v(o) 3
original; originally; at first bnli adj/adv 11
other; else qt pr 5
otherwise fuz conj 14
outstanding; excellent yuxi adj 19
overcast; hidden from the sun yn adj 19
overseas; abroad guwi n 20
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overseas; abroad hiwi n 19
owe qin v 8
P
palace gngdin n 18
panda xingmo n 14
parents; guardian of a child jizhng n 9
part; section b 10
participate; take part; attend cnji v 13
(particle used to emphasize
the obvious)
ma p 11
passenger; voyager; traveler lk
n 13paste; glue ti v 11
pay attention to; attention zhy v/n 14
people think of food as
important as heaven
mn ysh wi tin 12
perform; act; performance bioyn v/n 14
performance; achievement;
result; score; grade
chngj n 15
perhaps; maybe shubudng adv 6
person of ability, integrity,and talent
rncin 9
personality; character xngg n 6
persuade; advise; urge qun v 17
persuade; convince shuf v 17
petroleum; oil shyu n 16
Ph.D.; doctor [academic
degree]
bsh n 9
phenomenon; appearance xinxing n 15
philosophy
zhxu n 5
piano gngqn n 9
pillow zhntou n 13
Ping-Pong; table tennis pngpngqi n 15
plain pngyun n 10
plastic bag slio di 16
plateau goyun n 10
poet shrn n 18
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poetry; poem sh n 18
point of view knf n 9
pollute; contaminate;
pollution; contamination
wrn v/n 16
population rnku n 10
portion; part bfen n 18
position; status dwi n 15
pressure yl n 8
price jig n 7
price jiqian n 4
product; merchandise chnpn n 19
professor jioshu n 5
profound; deep; dark (color);
intimate (of relations or
feelings)
shn adj 13
protect; safeguard boh v 16
proud; arrogant; full of
oneself; pride
jioo adj/n 15
provide; support financially gng v 8
province shng n 10
provincial capital shnghu n 13
public place gnggngchngsu
16
publish chbn v 7
pure cotton; 100 percent
cotton
chnmin adj 4
push; shove tu v 16
put down in writing; record;
record; account
jzi v/n 18
put; place bi v 2pyramid-shaped dumplings
of glutinous rice wrapped in
bamboo or reed leaves
zngzi n 11
Q
Qin Dynasty Qncho pn 18
Qing Dynasty Qngcho pn 18
quality zhling n 4
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quarrel cho ji vo 6
Rrailway carriage chxing n 13
really; truly zhn de 2
reason; sense doli n 4
receive shu do vc 8
recycle hushu v 16
red envelope containing
money to be given as a gift
hngbo n 11
reduce; decrease; lessen jinsho v 16
reform and open up; Reformand Opening-Up
gig kifng15
regard males as superior to
females; privilege men over
women
zhng nn qng n 15
regardless of; whether it
be
wln conj 4
regulate; specify; rules and
regulations; provisions
gudng v/n 16
relation; relationship;
connection
gunx n 18
relatively; comparatively;
rather; to compare
bjio adv/v 1
remain as before; retain boli v 12
replace; substitute di v 11
reply; to answer hud v 19
Republic of China Zhnghu Mngu pn 18
residential district; residential
complex
xioq n 11
respect znzhng v 9restaurant cngunr n 2
retire tuxi v 14
return; come back guli v 19
reunite (as a family) tunyun v 11
revolution gmng n 18
ride q v 12
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(of water, prices, etc.) rise;
surge; go up
zhng v 17
risk; danger; hazard fngxin n 17river hli n 10
river h n 13
road ml n 2
room wzi n 7
roommate tngw n 2
route; itinerary lxin n 10
row or line of people; column;
(measure word for teams and
lines)
du n/m 14
rumbling sound gl ono 12
S
sad; hard to bear nngu adj 12
safe nqun adj 1
salary; pay; wages xnshu n 15
saliva kushu n 3
salty xin adj 3
save (money, time) shng xia lai
vc 5save money; economize shng qin vo 1
save up; deposit cn v 8
scary; frightening xirn adj 19
scatterbrained; forgetful disn l s 6
scenic landscape; scenery fngjng n 10
scenic spot; tourist spot jngdin n 10
scholarship money jingxujn n 8
school of engineering gng xuyun n 5
school of management gunlxuyun n 5schoolfellow; alumni xioyu n 20
science; scientific; rational kxu n/adj 14
score bfn n 15
sea turtle higu n 19
sea; ocean hi n 10
seas and oceans; the ocean hiyng n 19
(see) with ones own eyes qnyn adv 13
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sell; market xioshu v 19
senior high school gozhng n 6
separately; respectively; to
part from each other
fnbi adv/v 13
serious; grave ynzhng adj 7
set out; depart chf v 13
shake hands; clasp hands w shu vo 19
share (joy, happiness, benefit,
etc.)
fnxing v 13
Shenzhen Shnzhn pn 10
shop guw v 4
short dun adj 10
short term dunq n 19
shortcoming; defect; weakness qudin n 19
Sichuan (a Chinese province) Schun pn 3
sign; autograph qin v 17
sign up; register bo mng vo 13
silk; silk fabric schu n 18
since yli t 15
since; as; now that jrn conj 19
sincere; wholehearted zhnxn n 6
sisters; female friends or
co-workers who share a
sister-like bond
jimi n 17
situation; condition;
circumstances
qngkung n 15
sleep shumin n 14
sleeping berth or bunk on a
train
wp n 13
small and inexpensive dishes;
snacks xioch n 12
small number; few; minority shosh n 10
smoke a cigarette xyn vo 14
smooth; successful; without a
hitch
shnl adj 11
snacks; nibbles lngsh n 19
snore dhlu vo 13
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so; therefore; for this reason;
consequently
ync conj 19
so; therefore; thereupon ysh conj 4society shhu n 9
soft run adj 13
software runjin n 7
solar energy; solar power tiyngnng n 16
solve; resolve jiju v 5
someone who truly
understands; soulmate
zhyn n 9
something weighing on ones
mind
xnsh n 6
sons daughter; granddaughter snn n 17
sons son; grandson snzi n 17
Song Dynasty Sngcho pn 18
sound; voice shngyn n 12
souvenir; keepsake; memento jninpn n 13
speak; tell jing v 13
spicy l adj 3
spinach bci n 3
Spring Festival; Chinese New
Year
Chnji pn 11
spring-like all year around sj r chn 10
stable; steady; to stabilize; to
be steady
wndng adj/v 20
station; stop; to stand zhn n/v 12
stationery; writing supplies wnj n 2
stature; figure shnci n 14
stay di v 7
stay up late or all night; burn
the midnight oil
o y vo 14
steam (food without heavy
sauce)
qngzhng v 3
stern; serious yns adj 19
stir-fry; saut; speculate (for
profit)
cho v 17
stock market gsh n 17
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stock; share gpio n 17
stone; rock; pebble shtou n 13
Stone Forest Shln pn 13
story; tale gshi n 13
strange; odd qgui adj 11
street ji n 12
student studying abroad lixushng n 3
study; look into; research ynji v/n 10
study abroad li xu vo 9
succeed; successful chnggng v/adj 11
such as xing v 4
sudden; unexpected trn adj 17
suffer from; be troubled by;
make a noise; noisy
no v/adj 16
suggestion; to suggest jiny n/v 5
suit shh v 8
suit; a set of matching outer
garments
tozhung n 19
sun tiyng n 16
Sun Yat-sen Sn Zhngshn pn 18
sunny qng adj 19
supermarket chosh n 16
supplement; replenish bchng v 14
surpass; exceed chogu v 15
surplus; spare y v 11
sweat chhn vo 16
T
tai chi; a form of traditional
Chinese shadow boxing
tijqun n 14
take a walk; go for a walk sn b vo 14
take care of; look after gunzho v 20
take pictures; shoot film; clap;
pat
pi v 12
take someone on staff; employ lyng v 19
takeout wimi n 7
talk; discuss tn v 5
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taste chng v 12
taste; dietary preference kuwi n 3
taste; flavor widao n 3
tax shu n 4
teahouse chgun n 13
team member duyun n 15
tease; play with; amusing du v/adj 13
technology; technique jsh n 18
temperature wnd n 16
Temple of Confucius Fzmio pn 12
tender nn adj 3
term of address; to address as chnghu n/v 18
terracotta warriors and horses bngmyng n 18
terrain; topography dxng n 10
terrible; formidable lhai adj 9
Thanksgiving Gnnji pn 11
thick tube-shaped object tng n 16
thing; matter shqing n 8
think; consider rnwi v 9think deeply; ponder over;
contemplation; cogitation
sko v/n 17
thinking; ideology; thoughts sxing n 18
thousands upon thousands qin qin wn wn 18
thriving; flourishing; fire;
flame
hu adj/n 20
throw; toss; throw away rng v 16
Tianjin Tinjn pn 10
toilet paper wishngzh
n 4
(of consequences) too ghastly
to contemplate; unimaginable;
extremely bad or dangerous
bkn shxing 16
toothpaste ygo n 4
tourist yuk n 12
towards; in; on; at; (indicating
comparison)
y prep 16
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towel mojn n 4
tower; pagoda-shaped
structure
t n 13
tracheitis qgunyn n 15
trade moy n 18
tradition; traditional chuntng n/adj 11
traditional Chinese lunar
calendar; lit. agricultural
calendar
nngl n 11
train huch n 10
translate; interpreter;
translation
fny v/n 7
transnational; multinational kugu adj 19
transportation; traffic jiotng n 13
travel; travel lyu v/n 10
tree sh n 14
t-shirt T txshn n 4
turn upside down; go
backwards
do v 11
turn; shift; change zhun v 19
tutor jijio n 8TV drama; TV series dinshj n 20
U
understand lji v 9
understand; know about; be
informed
lioji v 10
unexpectedly; contrary to
ones expectation
() jng(rn) adv 12
unfamiliar; strange; unknown mshng adj 12
unify; unite; unified;
centralized
tngy v/adj 18
unit dnwi n 15
upper outer garment; jacket shngy n 19
use; utilize; take advantage of;
exploit
lyng v 16
useful yuyng adj 7
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very
shfn adv 6
visit; look around cngun v 18
vitality; energy hul n 14
vocal concert ynchnghu n 6
W
wages; pay gngz n 8
wall qing n 11
wardrobe ygu n 2
wash x v 2
washing machine xyj n 2waste; squander; wasteful lngfi v/adj 11
water heater rshuq n 20
way; method fngsh n 17
way of doing things; course of
action
zuf n 9
we; us znmen pr 4
website wngzhn n 7
week zhu n 20
West Xfng pn 18
wet sh adj 19
what on earth; what in the
world; in the end
dod adv 6
why; why on earth; whatever
for
gnm qpr 19
wife qzi n 15
wife controls (her husband)
strictly
qgun yn 15
wife of mothers brother jim n 11win yng v 15
wind fng n 16
wish somebody a happy
Chinese New Year; pay a
Chinese New Years call
bi nin vo 11
with y prep 11
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without extra effort or
motion; conveniently
sushu adv 16
women fn n 15woods; forest shln n 13
woolen sweater moy n 4
work overtime; work extra
shifts
jibn vo 19
world shji n 5
worry zhoj v 2
worthy; worthwhile () zh (de) v 20
X
Xinjiang Xnjing pn 10
Y
Yangtze River Chng Jing pn 10
Yellow River Hung H pn 10
yoga yji n 14
young ninqng adj 20
Yunnan Ynnn pn 10
Z
Zhang Tianming (a personal
name)
Zhng Tinmng pn 1