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HSK 6 vocabulary list

All 2499 HSK 6 words with pinyin and English, in the order KanChinese teaches them. Tap a word for example sentences and how it is used.

挨áito bear hardship patiently 癌症áizhèngcancer 暧昧àimèiunclear in meaning or intention 爱不释手àibùshìshǒuunable to put down 爱戴àidàito deeply respect and admire someone 安宁ānníngpeaceful and free from disturbance 安详ānxiángcalm gentle demeanor 安置ānzhìarrange living or work conditions 按摩ànmóto press and knead muscles 暗示ànshìto suggest something indirectly 案件ànjiàncourt legal matter 案例ànlìreal teaching example 昂贵ángguìcosting more than expected or reasonable 凹凸āotūhaving uneven raised and lowered surfaces 甭béngcontraction meaning 'no need to'熬áoto endure 奥秘àomìhidden deep truth 巴不得bābudeto eagerly wish 巴结bājieto flatter someone to gain advantage 憋biēsuppress emotion or urge 扒bāpull out forcefully 拔苗助长bámiáozhùzhǎngto harm growth by rushing it 把关bǎguānensure quality standards 并非bìngfēinot at all; definitely not 把手bǎshǒua part to hold and use 罢工bàgōngcollective work refusal 霸道bàdàoarrogant and domineering in behavior 掰bāipull apart by hand 不得已bùdéyǐforced to act due to circumstances 摆脱bǎituōto free oneself from something unwanted 拜访bàifǎngto visit someone formally or respectfully 拜年bàiniánSpring Festival greetings 不禁bùjīnunable to resist 疤bāa mark left after injury heals 败坏bàihuàidamage reputation or morals 斑bānsmall discolored skin spot 颁布bānbùofficially announce law 颁发bānfāpresent award or document 不免bùmiǎninevitable under the circumstances 版本bǎnběna specific edition or release 伴侣bànlǚcommitted relationship partner 伴随bànsuíto happen together with something 拜托bàituōpolite request for help 半途而废bàntú'érfèito quit before completing something 不时bùshírepeatedly at irregular intervals 扮演bànyǎnto act as a character 榜样bǎngyànga person whose behavior inspires others 绑架bǎngjiàseize and hold illegally 磅bàngunit of weight 不由得bùyóudeunable to resist doing something 包庇bāobìshield wrongdoer from blame 包袱bāofuan emotional or psychological burden 包围bāowéisurround completely 包装bāozhuāngmaterials to wrap and protect 差别chābiénoticeable difference between things 保管bǎoguǎnkeep safe and sound 保密bǎomìto keep information secret and secure 保姆bǎomǔperson who cares for children 保守bǎoshǒuresistant to change 搀chānsupport someone physically while walking 保养bǎoyǎngmaintain in good condition 保障bǎozhàngguarantee provision or outcome 保重bǎozhòngtake care of health 迟缓chíhuǎnmoving or happening slowly 饱和bǎohécompletely filled to maximum capacity 保卫bǎowèito protect from danger or attack 饱经沧桑bǎojīngcāngsānglong-life hardship experience 报酬bàochoumoney paid for work or services 迟疑chíyíhesitating before acting or deciding 报答bàodáshow gratitude actively 报复bàofùto harm in return for harm 报警bàojǐngalert police to emergency 报销bàoxiāoreimburse official expenses 初步chūbùfirst stage; not yet final 暴力bàolìharmful physical force 暴露bàolùreveal previously hidden thing 曝光bàoguāngpublicly reveal damaging info 除chúexcluding; apart from 爆发bàofāsudden intense occurrence 爆炸bàozhàsudden destructive blast 报仇bàochóuretaliate for harm 卑鄙bēibǐmorally unacceptable and dishonest 悲哀bēi'āideeply sad, especially after loss 抱负bàofùstrong long-term ambition 窜cuànto flee quickly and secretly 悲惨bēicǎnextremely unfortunate and distressing 北极běijíthe northernmost point on Earth 备份bèifènsafety duplicate copy 备忘录bèiwànglùwritten record of key points 大肆dàsìin an unrestrained, excessive way 背叛bèipànto break loyalty or trust deliberately 背诵bèisòngto recite from memory 被动bèidònglacking initiative; reactive 被告bèigàoperson accused in court 大意dàyìmain point or central meaning 贝壳bèikéhard outer covering of marine animals 奔波bēnbōto rush around constantly 奔驰bēnchíto move at high speed 本能běnnénginborn behavioral tendency 大致dàzhìapproximately; more or less 本钱běnqiáninitial resources or investment 本人běnrénthe person speaking or referred to 本身běnshēnthe thing itself, not its effects 本事běnshipractical skill or ability 垫diànplace underneath 笨拙bènzhuōlacking physical coordination 崩溃bēngkuìto suddenly break down completely 蹦bèngto jump lightly and energetically 迸发bèngfāto burst forth suddenly and powerfully 叼diāohold in mouth 逼迫bīpòto pressure someone into acting 鼻涕bítìmucus from the nose 比方bǐfanga concrete example used for illustration 比喻bǐyùfigurative comparison 比重bǐzhòngrelative share within a whole 鄙视bǐshìto regard with strong contempt 弊病bìbìngan underlying flaw or weakness 弊端bìduāna systemic problem caused by misuse 栋dòngmeasure word for buildings 臂bìhuman arm part 闭塞bìsèisolated outdated place 编织biānzhīto make cloth by weaving 吊diàoto hang something from above 边疆biānjiāngremote region along a national border 对照duìzhàoto compare side by side 边界biānjièline separating two areas or countries 边境biānjìngarea near a national border 边缘biānyuánouter boundary 鞭策biāncèstrong motivational push 顿时dùnshíimmediately; without delay 扁biǎnflat in shape or compressed thickness 贬低biǎndīto say something is less valuable 贬义biǎnyìnegative word connotation 便利biànlìmaking tasks easier or more accessible 而已éryǐno more than that; nothing else 便条biàntiáoshort informal written message 便于biànyúdesigned to make easy 变故biàngùunexpected event causing disruption 变迁biànqiāngradual social change 凡是fánshìall instances without exception 变质biànzhìspoil or degrade 辨认biànrènrecognize from memory 辩护biànhùlegal defense argument 辩解biànjiěto give reasons to justify 反常fǎnchángdeviating noticeably from what is normal 辩证biànzhènganalyze opposing views 辫子biànziplaited hair strand 遍布biànbùspread throughout area 标本biāoběnpreserved specimen used for scientific study 反面fǎnmiànthe opposite side or aspect 标记biāojìidentifying visible sign 标题biāotímain words introducing or summarizing content 表决biǎojuéto make a decision by voting 表态biǎotàipublic opinion statement 反之fǎnzhīon the contrary 表彰biǎozhāngto formally honor someone for achievement 别墅biéshùluxurious private country house 别致biézhìattractively unusual in design or style 别扭bièniufeeling socially awkward or emotionally tense 逢féngto happen to encounter 濒临bīnlínon the verge of serious situation 冰雹bīngbáofrozen raindrops falling from thunderstorms 丙bǐngthird in sequence 并列bìnglièequal side-by-side arrangement 扛kángto carry heavy load on shoulder 剥削bōxuēto unfairly use others’ labor 拨bōto assign money or resources 播种bōzhòngscatter seeds for growth 波浪bōlàngmoving water ridge 更新gēngxīnto replace old with new 波涛bōtāopowerful, surging ocean waves 伯母bómǔfather’s elder brother’s wife 博大精深bódàjīngshēnvast and profound 博览会bólǎnhuìlarge public exhibition 更正gēngzhèngfix writing or speech error 搏斗bódòufierce physical struggle 薄弱bóruòlacking strength or resilience 不顾búgùignore consequences 不愧búkuìtruly deserving title 姑且gūqiěfor now, accepting something tentatively 不料búliàounexpectedly contrary 不像话búxiànghuàcompletely unacceptable 不屑一顾búxièyígùscorn as worthless 哺乳bǔrǔfeeding a baby with breast milk 固然gùránalthough true still 捕捉bǔzhuōto quickly catch or detect something 补偿bǔchángto compensate 补救bǔjiùquick fix for error 补贴bǔtiēfinancial support payment 关照guānzhàopersonal attentive care 不妨bùfángsafe to try 不敢当bùgǎndāngmodest refusal of praise 不堪bùkāntoo severe or intense to bear 不可思议bùkěsīyìso extraordinary it defies imagination 果断guǒduànacting quickly and confidently 不惜bùxīwilling to do anything without hesitation 不相上下bùxiāngshàngxiànearly equal in ability or quality 不言而喻bùyánéryùso obvious it needs no explanation 不择手段bùzéshǒuduànusing any method, even unethical ones 嗨hāicasual greeting or expression of surprise 不止bùzhǐmore than 布告bùgàoan official notice posted publicly 布局bùjústrategic arrangement 呵hēto scold sharply 步伐bùfásteady pace 部署bùshǔto assign resources 部位bùwèispecific part 才干cáigànnatural talent combined with practical skill 嘿hēian informal attention-getting sound 裁缝cáifengclothing maker 裁判cáipànofficial who decides sports outcomes 裁员cáiyuánto cut staff 财富cáifùvaluable assets 布置bùzhìto arrange place or task 狠心hěnxīncruelly indifferent to others' pain 财务cáiwùmoney management 财政cáizhènggovernment finances 彩票cǎipiàoticket for chance to win 采购cǎigòuto buy supplies 恨不得hènbudeintensely eager to do something 采集cǎijíto gather systematically 采纳cǎinàto accept and use an idea 参谋cānmóustrategy advisor 参照cānzhàoto consult as guide 烘hōngdry with gentle heat 残疾cánjílong-term condition limiting activity 残酷cánkùextremely harsh and without mercy 残留cánliúwhat remains after removal 残忍cánrěncruel without pity 忽略hūlüèto fail to notice something 灿烂cànlànbright, vivid, and impressive 仓促cāngcùdone hastily without proper preparation 仓库cāngkùa large building for storing goods 舱cāngship or plane section 胡须húxūfacial hair 苍白cāngbáilacking healthy color; unusually pale 操劳cāoláowork hard caring for others 操练cāoliànintensive practice to build skill 操纵cāozòngcontrol secretly or unfairly 即便jíbiàneven though something is true 操作cāozuòto operate device 嘈杂cáozáloud and unpleasant noise 草案cǎo'ànpreliminary version for review 草率cǎoshuàidone hastily without care 即将jíjiāngabout to happen very soon 侧面cèmiàna particular angle or aspect 测量cèliángdetermine size, amount, or distance 策划cèhuàplan and organize carefully 策略cèlüècarefully designed plan for success 及早jízǎoas early as possible 层出不穷céngchūbùqióngkeep appearing continuously 层次céngcìlevel or layer in a structure 插座chāzuòelectrical outlet for plugging devices 查获cháhuòdiscover and seize illegally held items 急剧jíjùhappening very quickly and intensely 刹那chànàextremely brief moment 岔chàto diverge 诧异chàyìshow clear surprise or disbelief 柴油cháiyóufuel for diesel engines 鉴于jiànyúbecause of this fact or situation 缠绕chánràowind around tightly or persistently bother 馋chánfeel strong desire for food 产业chǎnyèbusiness assets or economic sector 阐述chǎnshùexplain ideas clearly and thoroughly 较量jiàoliàngto compete seriously 颤抖chàndǒuinvoluntary shake 昌盛chāngshèngflourishing and prosperous 偿还chánghuánto pay back money or debt 尝试chángshìto try something 皆jiēevery one without exception 场合chǎnghésocial situation 场面chǎngmiànemotional scene 场所chǎngsuǒdesignated location 敞开chǎngkāito open fully and without restriction 紧迫jǐnpòrequiring immediate action 倡导chàngdǎoto promote idea 倡议chàngyìformal proposal 畅通chàngtōngmoving or functioning without blockage 畅销chàngxiāoselling quickly and widely 进而jìnéras a further step or consequence 超越chāoyuèto surpass limits 钞票chāopiàopaper currency used for daily transactions 嘲笑cháoxiàomocking laughter 巢穴cháoxuéhidden home for animals or people 井jǐngwater well 朝代cháodàiimperial dynasty 潮流cháoliúa powerful and widespread trend 撤退chètuìto retreat from a position 撤销chèxiāoto cancel officially 就近jiùjìnchoosing the nearest available option 沉淀chéndiànto settle out 沉闷chénmènoppressively dull and lifeless 沉思chénsīto think deeply and quietly 沉重chénzhòngphysically weighty or emotionally serious 快活kuàihuocheerful and carefree 沉着chénzhuócalm and confident under pressure 陈旧chénjiùoutdated in style or function 陈列chénlièto arrange items for public viewing 陈述chénshùto state facts or opinions clearly 况且kuàngqiěin addition to what was said 称心如意chènxīnrúyìperfectly satisfying one's wishes 衬托chèntuōto enhance something by contrast 称号chēnghàoan official or honorific title 乘chéngto take advantage of an opportunity 啦lācasual sentence-ending particle 呈现chéngxiànto become visible or noticeable 城堡chéngbǎomedieval fortress 惩罚chéngfáa penalty imposed for wrongdoing 成本chéngběnthe total expense to produce something 立足lìzúestablish footing 成交chéngjiāoto finalize a business agreement 成天chéngtiānthroughout the entire day 成效chéngxiàomeasurable result of an effort 成心chéngxīndone deliberately and intentionally 连年liánniánoccurring every year without interruption 成员chéngyuángroup member 承办chéngbànto take responsibility 承诺chéngnuòa serious promise to do something 晾liàngto hang to dry in air 承包chéngbāoto contract job 橙chéngcitrus fruit 澄清chéngqīngclarify facts 诚挚chéngzhìgenuinely warm and respectful 屡次lǚcìon multiple separate occasions 吃苦chīkǔto endure physical or mental hardship 吃力chīlìrequiring great physical or mental effort 持久chíjiǔlasting for a long time 嘛maobviousness particle 迟钝chídùnslow to understand or react 赤道chìdàoimaginary line around Earth’s middle 赤字chìzìspending more than income 充当chōngdāngto serve in a particular role 默默mòmòin quiet silence without speaking 盛chéngto hold liquid or food 充沛chōngpèifull of abundant energy or resources 充实chōngshíenrich life 充足chōngzúenough to meet needs or requirements 冲动chōngdòngsudden strong urge without thinking 难得nándéuncommon but valuable when it occurs 冲击chōngjīa sudden powerful effect or influence 冲突chōngtūserious disagreement or clash 崇拜chóngbàideep admiration and respect 崇高chónggāomorally noble and inspiring 宁愿nìngyuànprefers one option over another 崇敬chóngjìngdeep respect mixed with awe 重叠chóngdiéoccupying the same space or time 秤chèngtraditional balance scale 稠密chóumìclosely packed together 筹备chóubèimaking careful preparations 哦òexpression of mild realization or surprise 丑恶chǒu'èmorally repulsive and disgusting 出路chūlùa practical solution or path forward 出卖chūmàito betray trust for personal gain 出身chūshēnfamily background 趴pāto lie face down 出息chūxipromise and potential for success 储备chǔbèito accumulate resources for future use 储存chǔcúnstore for later 偏偏piānpiāncontrary to expectation 储蓄chǔxùsave money 处分chǔfènformal punishment for misconduct 处境chǔjìnga person’s current life circumstances 处置chǔzhìofficially handle 片断piànduàndisconnected fragment 触犯chùfànbreak a law 川流不息chuānliúbùxīcontinuous, unbroken movement or flow 出神chūshéndeeply absorbed in thought 穿越chuānyuècross space 传达chuándápass information 撇piēto discard or dismiss something quickly 传单chuándānprinted notice 传授chuánshòuteach carefully 船舶chuánbólarge watercraft 喘气chuǎnqìto breathe heavily after exertion 颇pōto a considerable degree 串chuànto link items together in sequence 床单chuángdānbed covering 创立chuànglìto start an organization or institution 创新chuàngxīnintroducing new ideas or methods 起初qǐchūat the start 创业chuàngyèstarting a business or independent venture 创作chuàngzuòproducing original literary or artistic works 吹牛chuīniúto boast without evidence 吹捧chuīpěngto praise excessively and insincerely 恰当qiàdàngsuitable for the situation or purpose 炊烟chuīyānsmoke rising from cooking fires 垂直chuízhíat a right angle to horizontal 锤chuístriking tool 纯粹chúncuìentirely without mixture or addition 恰巧qiàqiǎoby happy coincidence 纯洁chúnjiémorally clean and innocent 慈善císhànkind generosity 慈祥cíxiángwarmly kind, especially in older people 磁带cídàimagnetic tape for sound recording 仍旧réngjiùcontinuing in the same state 雌雄cíxióngmale female 伺候cìhouattend carefully 刺cìsharp piercer 次品cìpǐna product that fails quality standards 擅自shànzìto act without authorization or approval 次序cìxùfixed order in time or space 丛cóngdense group of similar things 从容cóngróngcalm unhurried 凑合còuheto accept something barely adequate 尚且shàngqiěnot even; still less 粗鲁cūlǔlacking refinement or politeness 摧残cuīcánseverely damage 脆弱cuìruòeasily broken or damaged 搓cuōrub twist 十足shízúcompletely genuine or absolute 磋商cuōshāngdiscuss seriously 挫折cuòzhésetback event 搭dāloosely connect 搭档dādàngclose work partner 时常shíchánghappening regularly over time 搭配dāpèicombine thoughtfully 答辩dábiànformal oral defense of a thesis 答复dáfùofficial or formal reply 达成dáchéngsuccessfully reach an agreement 时而shí'érat irregular intervals; now and then 打包dǎbāowrap leftover food to take home 打官司dǎguānsitake legal action against someone 打击dǎjīstrongly oppose or suppress something 打架dǎjiàengage in physical fighting 势必shìbìcertainly will happen 打量dǎliangassess by looking 打猎dǎlièhunt animals 打仗dǎzhàngfight in armed military conflict 大不了dàbuliǎoat worst; not very serious 私自sīzìdone secretly without official permission 大臣dàchénroyal official 大伙儿dàhuǒreveryone present; all of us 大体dàtǐin general; broadly speaking 歹徒dǎitúcriminal who commits violent crimes 艘sōumeasure word for large vessels 代价dàijiàsacrifice required 代理dàilǐact for another 带领dàilǐngguide and direct a group forward 怠慢dàimànshow disrespect 随即suíjíright after that; without delay 逮捕dàibǔtake someone into legal custody 担保dānbǎoguarantee responsibility 胆怯dǎnqièeasily frightened; lacking confidence 淡季dànjìperiod of low demand or activity 随意suíyìfreely; without restriction 淡水dànshuǐlow-salt water 蛋白质dànbáizhìbody-building nutrient 诞辰dànchénformal birthday of respected person 诞生dànshēngcome into being 倘若tǎngruòif formally 当场dāngchǎngon the spot 当初dāngchūat the beginning of past event 当代dāngdàipresent historical period 当面dāngmiànface-to-face, without intermediaries 掏tāoreach and pull out 当前dāngqiáncurrent; present 当事人dāngshìrénperson directly involved 当务之急dāngwùzhījímost urgent important matter 当选dāngxuǎnelected to office 特定tèdìngclearly identified or specified 党dǎngpolitical party 档案dàngànofficial records 档次dàngcìlevel of quality, status, or sophistication 倒闭dǎobìgo bankrupt 特意tèyìdone on purpose, not by chance 导弹dǎodànguided missile 导航dǎohángnavigation 导向dǎoxiàngguiding direction 捣乱dǎoluàndisrupt behavior 哇wasurprised exclamation 盗窃dàoqiètheft 稻谷dàogǔunmilled rice 得不偿失débùchángshīcost exceeds benefit 得力délìhighly effective 丸wánsmall round medicine 得天独厚détiāndúhòunaturally blessed with advantages 得罪dézuìto offend or upset someone 灯笼dēnglóngtraditional paper or silk lantern 登录dēnglùsign in 往常wǎngchángas usual in the past 蹬dēngto push down with the foot 等候děnghòuto wait for someone or something 等级děngjílevel or rank in a hierarchy 唯独wéidúexclusively only 堤坝dībàlevee 敌视díshìhostile attitude 抵达dǐdáto arrive at a destination 未免wèimiǎnslightly excessive or unjustified 抵抗dǐkàngto oppose force or pressure actively 抵制dǐzhìboycott 地步dìbùa critical point in a situation 登陆dēnglùland ashore 无非wúfēinothing more than; simply 瞪dèngto stare intently with wide eyes 递增dìzēngincreasing gradually over time 颠簸diānbǒshaking or jolting motion 颠倒diāndǎoto reverse order or position 务必wùbìabsolutely necessary; must be done 地势dìshìlandform 典礼diǎnlǐformal public ceremony 典型diǎnxíngrepresentative example 点缀diǎnzhuìto add decorative details 地质dìzhìgeology 奠定diàndìnglay foundation 向往xiàngwǎngdeeply desire 惦记diànjìmiss fondly 电源diànyuánsource of electrical power 雕刻diāokècarve 雕塑diāosùcarved or modeled 3D artwork 相声xiàngshengcomic dialogue performance 调动diàodòngreassign 跌diēto fall down suddenly and unintentionally 丁dīngtraditional unit for adult man 叮嘱dīngzhǔto urge someone earnestly and repeatedly 屑xièsmall fragments or particles 定期dìngqīhappening at fixed, regular intervals 定义dìngyìexact meaning of a word 丢人diūrénlose face 削xuēcutting thin layers off something 丢三落四diūsānlàsìhabitually forgetful and disorganized 东道主dōngdàozhǔhost 东张西望dōngzhāngxīwàngto glance around restlessly or curiously 董事长dǒngshìzhǎngtop company board executive 依据yījùbased on; foundation for judgment 冻结dòngjiéfreeze temporarily 盯dīngstare intently 动荡dòngdànginstability 动机dòngjīinner reason for action 动静dòngjìngsign of activity 一向yíxiàngalways; all along 动力dònglìdriving force 动脉dòngmàioxygen-rich blood vessel 动身dòngshēnto begin a journey or departure 动手dòngshǒuto begin doing something practical 以便yǐbiànso that 动态dòngtàicurrent developments or changes 动员dòngyuánto mobilize people 兜dōucarry in pocket or fold 陡峭dǒuqiàovery steep and hard to climb 以免yǐmiǎnto avoid something undesirable 斗争dòuzhēngsustained struggle 督促dūcùto urge firmly 毒品dúpǐnaddictive illegal drug 独裁dúcáiabsolute one-person rule 以至yǐzhìto the extent that; resulting in 堵塞dǔsèto block a passage completely 赌博dǔbóplay games for money 杜绝dùjuéto completely eliminate something harmful 端duānone end or side of something 端午节duānwǔjiéDragon Boat Festival 端正duānzhèngneat, correct, and morally sound 短促duǎncùvery short in duration 断定duàndìngto conclude firmly 亦yìalso; likewise 断绝duànjuéto cut off permanently 堆积duījīto pile up 兑现duìxiànto fulfill a promise or commitment 以致yǐzhìwith the result that; causing 对策duìcèpractical solution 异常yìchángabnormal level 对称duìchènbalanced symmetry 对付duìfuto handle difficulty 对抗duìkàngto actively resist or oppose something 对立duìlìin direct conflict or opposition 毅然yìránwith firm resolve and no hesitation 对联duìliántraditional paired poetic lines on doorposts 对应duìyìngto match or align precisely 队伍duìwuan organized group of people 哆嗦duōsuoto shiver involuntarily 迎面yíngmiàncoming straight toward someone 多元化duōyuánhuàincreasing variety and inclusion 堕落duòluòmoral decline over time 额外éwàibeyond what is usual or required 恶心ěxinfeeling physically sick or deeply disgusted 愈yùthe more… the more; increasingly 恶化èhuàto become worse gradually 遏制èzhìto suppress growth 恩怨ēnyuàngratitude and resentment 二氧化碳èryǎnghuàtàncarbon dioxide gas 原先yuánxiānat first; before things changed 发布fābùto officially make information public 发财fācáito become wealthy unexpectedly 发呆fādāito zone out 发动fādòngto launch action 攒zǎnsave money gradually 发觉fājuéto notice carefully 发射fāshèsend vehicle or signal into air 发誓fāshìto make a solemn promise 发行fāxíngto distribute publications or media widely 暂且zànqiěfor the moment; temporarily 发炎fāyántissue swelling from infection 发扬fāyángto promote and apply positive traditions 发育fāyùbiological growth and maturation 法人fǎrénlegal entity 眨zhǎquick eye blink 番fāna time or turn in sequence 繁华fánhuáprosperous and full of activity 繁忙fánmángextremely busy with many tasks 繁体字fántǐzìtraditional form of Chinese characters 照样zhàoyàngin the same way as before 繁殖fánzhíto produce offspring naturally 反驳fǎnbóto refute claim 反感fǎngǎnstrong dislike 反抗fǎnkàngto resist authority or oppression actively 真相zhēnxiàngactual facts 反馈fǎnkuìresponse feedback 反射fǎnshèlight or sound bouncing off surface 反思fǎnsīto reflect deeply 反问fǎnwènrhetorical question 正经zhèngjingserious appropriate tone 泛滥fànlànto spread uncontrollably beyond limits 范畴fànchóua broad conceptual category or domain 贩卖fànmàito traffic goods 方位fāngwèidirection relative to a fixed point 终点zhōngdiǎnfinal point 方言fāngyána regional variety of a language 方圆fāngyuánarea within a given radius 方针fāngzhēnofficial guiding principle 防守fángshǒuto guard against attack or loss 终究zhōngjiūin the end 防御fángyùaction taken to protect from harm 防止fángzhǐto stop something before it happens 终身zhōngshēnlasting for one’s entire life 访问fǎngwènto visit formally or interview 放大fàngdàto increase size or scale visually 放射fàngshèto emit energy or particles 非法fēifǎnot permitted by law 株zhūmeasure word for plants or trees 飞禽走兽fēiqínzǒushòuwild birds and mammals collectively 飞翔fēixiángto fly through the air freely 飞跃fēiyuèrapid and significant progress 肥沃féiwòrich in nutrients for plant growth 逐年zhúniányear by year, showing gradual change 诽谤fěibàngto make false damaging statements 防治fángzhìcombined prevention and treatment 废除fèichúto abolish law 废寝忘食fèiqǐnwàngshíso absorbed forget to eat sleep 废墟fèixūremains of destroyed buildings 幢zhuàngmeasure word for large buildings 沸腾fèiténgliquid bubbling vigorously due to heat 肺fèiessential organ for breathing 分辨fēnbiànto tell apart similar things accurately 分寸fēncunappropriate degree in speech or action 总而言之zǒngéryánzhīin summary; all things considered 分红fēnhóngprofit-sharing payment 分解fēnjiěto break something into smaller parts 分裂fēnlièto separate into opposing groups 纺织fǎngzhīmaking cloth from fibers 分泌fēnmìrelease substance from cells or glands 分明fēnmíngobviously distinct or evident 分歧fēnqídisagreement between people or groups 分散fēnsànto disperse 吩咐fēnfùgive a direct instruction or order 坟墓fénmùburial mound 粉末fěnmòvery fine dry particles 粉色fěnsèsoft light red color 粉碎fěnsuìbreak violently into small pieces 分量fènliàngdegree of importance or impact 愤怒fènnùintense anger or outrage 丰满fēngmǎnhaving full, well-proportioned curves 丰盛fēngshèngabundant feast 丰收fēngshōuexceptionally large harvest 封闭fēngbìshut off completely from outside contact 封建fēngjiànfeudal system 封锁fēngsuǒblock access 锋利fēnglìsharp edge or wit 风暴fēngbàoviolent weather event or sudden crisis 风度fēngdùelegant personal presence 风光fēngguāngscenic beauty or fame 风气fēngqìcommunity attitudes and habits 风趣fēngqùplayful, clever, and amusing manner 风土人情fēngtǔrénqínglocal customs, geography, and everyday life 风味fēngwèilocal or traditional distinctive taste 奉献fèngxiànto give selflessly for a cause 否决fǒujuéto formally reject a proposal 夫妇fūfùa married man and woman together 夫人fūrenpolite term for wife 敷衍fūyǎnto deal with something carelessly 俘虏fúlǔa person captured in conflict 幅度fúdùthe range or extent of change 服从fúcóngto obey rules or authority 服气fúqìto accept someone’s superiority willingly 福利fúlìbenefits provided by employers or government 符号fúhàoa visual mark representing meaning 辐射fúshèenergy emitted as waves or particles 俯视fǔshìlook down from above 抚摸fǔmōto stroke gently with the hand 抚养fǔyǎngraise and care for child 腐败fǔbàidishonest abuse of power 腐烂fǔlànto decay and break down biologically 腐朽fǔxiǔcompletely decayed or morally ruined 辅助fǔzhùto support or help primary efforts 副fùa secondary or supporting role 复活fùhuóto return to life or activity 福气fúqigood fortune that brings happiness 复兴fùxīngrestore after decline 富裕fùyùhaving abundant wealth and resources 腹泻fùxièfrequent loose or watery bowel movements 腐蚀fǔshíto gradually destroy integrity or quality 覆盖fùgàito cover or spread over something 负担fùdānheavy emotional or financial responsibility 附和fùhèagree without independent thought 附件fùjiànemail attached file 附属fùshǔdependent on larger organization 改良gǎiliángimprove through careful changes 盖章gàizhāngstamp official seal 钙gàibone and teeth mineral 尴尬gāngàawkward uncomfortable social feeling 干旱gānhànlong period without rain 赋予fùyǔofficially give right or quality 干扰gānrǎoblock communication or function 干涉gānshèto interfere in others' affairs 干预gānyùto officially step in and affect 感慨gǎnkǎideep emotional response 感染gǎnrǎnto spread disease or emotion 干劲gànjìnstrong work enthusiasm 纲领gānglǐngstatement of core principles 岗位gǎngwèiwork post 港口gǎngkǒusafe ship loading and unloading place 港湾gǎngwānsheltered docking bay 杠杆gànggǎntool or method that multiplies effect 高超gāochāoexceptionally skillful 高峰gāofēnghighest point or peak 高明gāomínghighly intelligent and insightful 高尚gāoshàngmorally noble and admirable 高涨gāozhǎngrising strongly and steadily 稿件gǎojiànwritten draft or manuscript 告辞gàocíto politely take one's leave 告诫gàojièto warn seriously and earnestly 割gēto cut through or sever 歌颂gēsòngto praise enthusiastically and publicly 疙瘩gēdaa physical lump or emotional worry 鸽子gēzipeace symbol bird 格局géjúoverall structure or strategic framework 高潮gāocháoclimax or peak moment 格式géshìstandardized layout or arrangement 隔阂géhéemotional distance caused by misunderstanding 隔离gélíseparate for safety 革命gémìngfundamental and far-reaching change 个体gètǐsingle human being 各抒己见gèshūjǐjiàneveryone freely shares their own opinion 根深蒂固gēnshēndìgùdeeply embedded and hard to change 搁gēto set aside temporarily 根源gēnyuánoriginal source or underlying cause 跟前gēnqiánright in front of someone 跟随gēnsuígo along with someone 跟踪gēnzōngto monitor someone's movements closely 耕地gēngdìland prepared for growing crops 供不应求gōngbùyìngqiúwhen demand exceeds available supply 供给gōngjǐto supply something needed or requested 公安局gōngānjúlocal public safety agency 公道gōngdàowidely recognized fairness 公告gōnggàoofficial public notice 公关gōngguānmanaging organization's public image 公民gōngmínlegal member of a country 公然gōngránopenly without hiding 公认gōngrènwidely accepted as true 公式gōngshìsymbolic mathematical relationship 公务gōngwùofficial or organizational tasks 公正gōngzhèngimpartial fairness 功劳gōngláovaluable effort that helps achieve success 功效gōngxiàomeasurable benefit 宫殿gōngdiàngrand royal residence building 工艺品gōngyìpǐnhandmade artistic or cultural object 恭敬gōngjìngdeep respectful behavior 攻击gōngjīto criticize someone strongly or unfairly 攻克gōngkèsolve difficult problem 巩固gǒnggùmake stronger secure 共和国gònghéguóa country governed by elected representatives 共鸣gòngmíngemotional resonance 勾结gōujiésecret harmful collusion 钩子gōuzicurved metal tool for holding 公证gōngzhènglegal document certification 构思gòusīplan creative ideas 孤独gūdúprofound emotional isolation 孤立gūlìleft without support or connection 辜负gūfùto fail someone's trust or hope 古董gǔdǒngvaluable old object 共计gòngjìadds up to a total number 古怪gǔguàistrangely unusual in appearance or behavior 股份gǔfènunit of ownership 骨干gǔgànessential experienced person 固体gùtǐfixed shape substance 固有gùyǒunaturally belonging to something; built-in 固执gùzhistubbornly unyielding 故乡gùxiāngplace where one was born raised 故障gùzhàngmachine or system failure 雇佣gùyōngto hire and pay someone 顾虑gùlǜprivate doubts or worries about consequences 顾问gùwènan expert who gives professional advice 股东gǔdōngcompany ownership holder 拐杖guǎizhànga stick used for walking support 关怀guānhuáiactive caring concern 官方guānfānggovernment authorized 观光guānguāngsightseeing travel 管辖guǎnxiáto have official authority over 惯例guànlìestablished custom 灌溉guàngàito supply water to crops artificially 罐guànsealed metal container 贯彻guànchèthoroughly implement plan 光彩guāngcǎivisible brightness or attractive appearance 光辉guānghuībrilliant light or lasting honor 光芒guāngmángstrong rays of light shining outward 鼓动gǔdòngstrongly urge action 光荣guāngrónggreat honor earned through achievement 广阔guǎngkuòvery large in area or scope 归根到底guīgēndàodǐin the final analysis; ultimately 归还guīhuánreturn to owner 规范guīfànbehavioral rules 规格guīgétechnical requirements 规划guīhuàa detailed strategy for future development 规章guīzhāngformal organizational rules 轨道guǐdàoa fixed path or established routine 贵族guìzútraditional high-status social class 跪guìto kneel upright on knees 棍棒gùnbàngheavy stick used as weapon 国防guófángnational security and military protection 国务院guówùyuànChina's highest administrative authority 过度guòdùbeyond healthy or reasonable limits 过奖guòjiǎngpraising someone more than they deserve 过滤guòlǜremove unwanted elements 过失guòshīcareless mistake 过问guòwènpersonally intervene 过瘾guòyǐnfully satisfying a strong desire 过于guòyúto an unreasonable degree 海拔hǎibáheight measured from sea level 海滨hǎibīnland beside the sea 含糊hánhuunclear in meaning or expression 含义hányìimplied meaning 寒暄hánxuānexchanging polite, routine greetings 罕见hǎnjiànvery uncommon or seldom observed 过渡guòdùa temporary phase between two states 捍卫hànwèidefend vigorously 航空hángkōngatmospheric flight 航天hángtiānhuman activity beyond Earth's atmosphere 航行hángxíngtraveling by ship or aircraft 行列hánglièan organized group moving together 毫米háomǐone-thousandth of a meter 毫无háowúnot at all; absolutely none 豪迈háomàibold and spirited 号召hàozhàoto publicly urge action 耗费hàofèito use up time or energy 合并hébìngto join two or more entities 合成héchéngto combine elements into one 合伙héhuǒto start a business together 合算hésuàngiving good value for money 和蔼hé'ǎiwarm and gentle in manner 和解héjiěto end conflict through mutual agreement 和睦hémùliving peacefully together 和气héqifriendly and courteous 和谐héxiébalanced and compatible 痕迹hénjìa visible sign left behind 哼hēnga short sound showing disapproval 哄hōngloud collective noise 轰动hōngdòngcausing widespread excitement 宏观hóngguānfocusing on large-scale patterns 宏伟hóngwěiimpressively grand in scale 洪水hóngshuǐa large overflow of water 喉咙hóulóngneck passage for air and food 吼hǒuto shout loudly and deeply 候选hòuxuǎnperson considered for a position 后代hòudàipeople born after one's own generation 后顾之忧hòugùzhīyōuworry about personal matters 后勤hòuqínmilitary support systems 呼唤hūhuànto call out urgently or emotionally 横hénglying flat or stretching across 呼啸hūxiàorush with loud sound 呼吁hūyùpublicly urge action 湖泊húpōlarge still freshwater body 胡乱húluàncarelessly random way 花瓣huābànleaf-like part of a flower 花蕾huālěian undeveloped flower before it opens 华丽huálìrichly decorated and visually impressive 华侨huáqiáoChinese citizens living permanently abroad 划分huàfēndivide into categories 化肥huàféichemical added to soil for plants 化石huàshíancient preserved remains 化验huàyànlab sample test 化妆huàzhuāngto apply cosmetics to enhance appearance 画蛇添足huàshétiānzúspoil with excess 话筒huàtǒngsound pickup device 欢乐huānlèdeep, shared happiness and excitement 环节huánjiéa stage in a process 还原huányuánrestore original form 缓和huǎnhéreduce tension 患者huànzhěa person receiving medical treatment 荒凉huāngliángempty lonely place with few people 荒谬huāngmiùcompletely unreasonable or illogical 荒唐huāngtángwildly inappropriate or wildly unrealistic 皇帝huángdìthe supreme ruler of imperial China 皇后huánghòuemperor's principal wife 黄昏huánghūnthe time just before nightfall 恍然大悟huǎngrándàwùto suddenly understand something clearly 晃huàngto move back and forth lightly 挥霍huīhuòto spend money wastefully 辉煌huīhuángextremely impressive and successful 回报huíbàoto give something in return 回避huíbìdeliberately avoid 回顾huígùlook back on past 回收huíshōuto collect used materials for reuse 悔恨huǐhèndeep regret and sorrow 毁灭huǐmièto completely destroy something beyond repair 会晤huìwùformal official meeting 贿赂huìlùillegal influence payment 昏迷hūnmía temporary loss of consciousness 荤hūnfood containing meat or fish 浑身húnshēnentire body; all over oneself 混合hùnhéto combine different elements 混乱hùnluàna state of disorder and disorganization 汇报huìbàoreport to superior 混淆hùnxiáomistakenly treat as same 混浊hùnzhuócloudy or unclear in appearance 活该huógāideservedly; exactly what one deserves 活力huólìphysical and mental energy 火箭huǒjiàna vehicle propelled by rocket engines 火焰huǒyànvisible, glowing gas from burning 火药huǒyàoexplosive powder 货币huòbìofficial money medium 基地jīdìcentral operations location 基金jījīnpurpose-specific money pool 基因jīyīnheredity information unit 机动jīdòngcapable of flexible adjustment or movement 机构jīgòuan organized entity with defined functions 机灵jīlingquickly perceptive and mentally agile 机密jīmìinformation requiring strict confidentiality 机械jīxièrelating to machines or mechanical processes 机遇jīyùfavorable opportunity 机智jīzhìclever and tactful in challenging situations 激发jīfāstir strong reaction 激励jīlìto inspire and support continued effort 激情jīqíngintense, driving emotion 讥笑jīxiàoto mock someone with scornful laughter 饥饿jī'èstrong feeling of needing food 吉祥jíxiángbringing good fortune or luck 嫉妒jídùresent others' advantages 急功近利jígōngjìnlìseek quick personal gain 急切jíqièvery eager and unable to wait 急于求成jíyúqiúchéngimpatiently demanding immediate success 急躁jízàoeasily annoyed or upset 极端jíduānmost extreme point or position 极限jíxiànabsolute boundary of capacity or endurance 疾病jíbìngillness or medical condition 籍贯jíguànofficial ancestral hometown in China 级别jíbiéhierarchical position 集团jítuánlarge organized group with shared interests 给予jǐyǔto give or provide something formally 季军jìjūnthird-place finisher in a competition 季度jìdùthree-month period 寂静jìjìngcomplete absence of sound 寄托jìtuōto place hope or feeling on 忌讳jìhuìtaboo avoidance 技巧jìqiǎopractical ability developed through training 纪要jìyàoofficial summary of meeting decisions 继承jìchéngto receive from a predecessor 计较jìjiàoto dwell on minor disagreements 记性jìxingthe ability to recall information 记载jìzǎito document something officially 迹象jìxiànga visible sign of something developing 佳肴jiāyáoexquisitely prepared dishes 加工jiāgōngprocess raw materials 加剧jiājùto make a problem worse 夹杂jiāzáto mix different elements together 家常jiāchángsimple, homestyle cooking or atmosphere 家伙jiāhuoan informal term for a person 家属jiāshǔimmediate family members 家喻户晓jiāyùhùxiǎoknown by every household 坚定jiāndìngunwavering in purpose or belief 坚固jiāngùstrongly built and unlikely to break 坚韧jiānrènable to withstand hardship without breaking 坚实jiānshífirm and reliably substantial 坚硬jiānyìngnot easily dented or scratched 尖端jiānduānmost advanced level 尖锐jiānruìextremely intense or penetrating 煎jiānto cook slowly in oil 监督jiāndūto oversee 监狱jiānyùprison 艰难jiānnánrequiring great effort or endurance 剪彩jiǎncǎiceremonial ribbon-cutting at an opening 检讨jiǎntǎoself-reflection 检验jiǎnyànto test or verify something scientifically 简化jiǎnhuàto make something less complex 简陋jiǎnlòucrude and simple 监视jiānshìto watch closely, often secretly 简体字jiǎntǐzìsimplified Chinese characters 简要jiǎnyàoclear and concise without unnecessary detail 健全jiànquánfully developed and functioning well 拣jiǎnto select carefully from many options 舰艇jiàntǐngnaval ships including destroyers and frigates 见多识广jiànduōshíguǎngbroadly experienced and deeply informed 见解jiànjiěpersonal insight 见闻jiànwénfirsthand knowledge 见义勇为jiànyìyǒngwéiacting bravely upon recognizing moral duty 践踏jiàntàto trample 鉴别jiànbiéto distinguish accurately 鉴定jiàndìngprofessional assessment 间谍jiàndiéspy 间隔jiàngégap or interval 僵硬jiāngyìnglacking flexibility or natural movement 将军jiāngjūnhigh military officer or chess move 剑jiànstraight double-edged sword 将近jiāngjìnalmost 将就jiāngjiuto make do 间接jiànjiēnot direct; happening through an intermediary 奖励jiǎnglìsomething given to encourage good performance 奖赏jiǎngshǎngformal reward 桨jiǎngtool used to row a boat 降临jiànglínto arrive solemnly or meaningfully 交叉jiāochāto cross or intersect each other 交代jiāodàito hand over 交涉jiāoshèto discuss formally to reach agreement 交易jiāoyìexchange 娇气jiāoqìeasily upset by discomfort or inconvenience 溅jiànto splash outward forcefully 焦点jiāodiǎnfocus point 焦急jiāojífeeling tense and worried while waiting 侥幸jiǎoxìngby chance 搅拌jiǎobànto mix ingredients thoroughly 缴纳jiǎonàto pay officially 角落jiǎoluòcorner 教养jiàoyǎngmoral cultural upbringing from family 接连jiēliánhappening one after another without pause 揭露jiēlùto reveal hidden facts or wrongdoing 阶层jiēcéngsocial level 截止jiézhǐto close by deadline 杰出jiéchūhighly accomplished and respected 竭尽全力jiéjìnquánlìto try with absolute determination 结晶jiéjīngculmination 结局jiéjúending 结算jiésuànsettle accounts 节奏jiézòurhythm 解放jiěfàngliberation 解雇jiěgùto dismiss someone from their job 解剖jiěpōuclose examination 解散jiěsànto disband 解体jiětǐto break apart completely over time 借鉴jièjiànto learn from others’ experience wisely 截至jiézhìup to 解除jiěchúto cancel 借助jièzhùto use something helpful to achieve 戒备jièbèialert readiness 界限jièxiànboundary line 津津有味jīnjīnyǒuwèiwith deep enjoyment and full attention 金融jīnróngmoney system 锦上添花jǐnshàngtiānhuāenhance excellence 晋升jìnshēngto move up to higher rank 浸泡jìnpàosoak in liquid 近来jìnláiin the recent past 进攻jìngōnglaunch attack 进化jìnhuàgradual biological change over generations 节制jiézhìto control oneself deliberately 进展jìnzhǎnforward movement toward a goal 兢兢业业jīngjīngyèyèdiligent and highly responsible 惊动jīngdòngdisturb peace 惊奇jīngqífeeling sudden wonder and curiosity 惊讶jīngyàstrongly surprised or astonished 精打细算jīngdǎxìsuàncareful resource planning 精华jīnghuáthe most valuable or refined part 精简jīngjiǎnsimplify efficiently 精密jīngmìextremely accurate and finely detailed 精确jīngquèexactly correct without error 精通jīngtōngexpert skill 精心jīngxīnwith great care 精益求精jīngyìqiújīngrefine excellence 精致jīngzhìdelicately and beautifully made 经费jīngfèimoney allocated for a specific purpose 经纬jīngwěifundamental framework or guiding principles 茎jīngmain supporting structure of a plant 警告jǐnggàoformal warning 警惕jǐngtìalert awareness 颈椎jǐngzhuīthe seven vertebrae in the neck 境界jìngjièhigh attainment level 敬礼jìnglǐformal salute gesture 敬业jìngyèdeep commitment to one's job 竞赛jìngsàiorganized contest between rivals 竞选jìngxuǎncampaigning for elected office 镜头jìngtóucamera shot 纠纷jiūfēna disagreement requiring resolution 纠正jiūzhèngto fix an error or mistake 酒精jiǔjīngthe intoxicating chemical in drinks 就业jiùyèentering the workforce after study 就职jiùzhíassume office 救济jiùjìemergency aid 居民jūmínperson living permanently in a place 居住jūzhùlive permanently 拘留jūliúholding someone in official custody briefly 拘束jūshùfeeling restrained or socially uncomfortable 鞠躬jūgōngbending forward respectfully 局部júbùa specific part, not the whole 局面júmiànoverall situation 局势júshìbroader political or economic conditions 局限júxiànnatural or imposed boundary on scope 举动jǔdònga specific action or behavior 举世瞩目jǔshìzhǔmùdrawing intense global attention 举足轻重jǔzúqīngzhònghaving decisive influence on outcomes 咀嚼jǔjuéchewing food slowly and thoroughly 沮丧jǔsàngfeeling deeply discouraged or disheartened 剧本jùběnplay script 剧烈jùlièintense and sudden 据悉jùxīaccording to news reports 聚精会神jùjīnghuìshénfully focused and attentive 卷juǎnto roll something tightly 倔强juéjiàngdetermined not to yield 决策juécèmaking important strategic choices 绝望juéwàngfeeling completely without hope 觉悟juéwùdeep moral awareness and responsibility 觉醒juéxǐngsuddenly realizing an important truth 军队jūnduìorganized armed forces of a country 君子jūnzǐa morally upright and respectful person 卡通kǎtōnganimated drawing or comic illustration 开采kāicǎiextract resources 开除kāichúto dismiss from job or school 开阔kāikuòspacious and unobstructed 开朗kāilǎngcheerful, positive and mentally unburdened 开明kāimíngopen-minded 开辟kāipìto create or establish something new 开拓kāituòpioneer opportunities 开展kāizhǎninitiate activity 开支kāizhīregular expenses 刊登kāndēngpublish in print 刊物kānwùa regularly issued printed publication 勘探kāntànpreliminary survey 侃侃而谈kǎnkǎnértánspeak confidently and fluently 砍伐kǎnfácut down trees illegally or unsustainably 看待kàndàiview consider 慷慨kāngkǎigenerous giving 抗议kàngyìpublicly express strong objection 考察kǎocháon-site research 考古kǎogǔstudy ancient remains 考核kǎohéformally assess performance or competence 考验kǎoyànchallenging test 靠拢kàolǒngmove closer ideologically or socially 磕kēlight tap 科目kēmùschool or university subject 可观kěguānimpressively large 可口kěkǒupleasant and delicious to taste 可恶kěwùextremely annoying or offensive 可行kěxíngpractically possible and likely to succeed 渴望kěwàngintense longing 克制kèzhìself-control 刻不容缓kèbùrónghuǎnurgently required without any delay 客户kèhùcustomer 课题kètía specific research or study topic 啃kěnbite or chew something tough persistently 恳切kěnqièexpressing genuine and serious concern 坑kēngdeceive someone for personal gain 空洞kōngdònglacking substance or meaningful content 空前绝后kōngqiánjuéhòuuniquely extraordinary and unmatched 空想kōngxiǎngunrealistic daydreaming 空虚kōngxūinner emptiness or lack of purpose 孔kǒngsmall round opening 恐怖kǒngbùintense fear or dread 恐吓kǒnghèto threaten someone to force compliance 恐惧kǒngjùdeep, persistent fear 空白kòngbáiunfilled space or missing content 空隙kòngxìnarrow gap or brief interval 口气kǒuqìtone conveying attitude or emotion 口腔kǒuqiāngmouth cavity 口头kǒutóuspoken rather than written 口音kǒuyīnregional accent 扣kòuto fasten or button tightly 哭泣kūqìto shed tears while sobbing 枯萎kūwěito lose freshness and wilt 枯燥kūzàoboring and mentally draining 苦尽甘来kǔjìngānláihardship ends and happiness begins 苦涩kǔsèbitter taste or painful feeling 挎kuàcarry slung 宽敞kuānchangroomy and uncluttered 宽容kuānróngtolerance 款待kuǎndàiwarm hospitality 款式kuǎnshìdesign style of clothing or objects 筐kuāngwoven container for carrying goods 旷课kuàngkèto skip school without permission 框架kuàngjiàsupporting structure 矿产kuàngchǎnvaluable mineral 亏待kuīdàito treat someone unfairly or unkindly 亏损kuīsǔnfinancial loss when expenses exceed income 捆绑kǔnbǎngtie tightly 扩充kuòchōngto increase size, number or scope 跨kuàspan across 扩散kuòsànspread outward 扩张kuòzhāngto extend power, territory or influence 喇叭lǎbaloudspeaker 蜡烛làzhúburning candle 来历láilìorigin or background story of something 来源láiyuánorigin point 栏目lánmùregular media content section 懒惰lǎnduòunwilling to work or use effort 狼狈lángbèiembarrassed helplessness 狼吞虎咽lángtūnhǔyànto eat very quickly and noisily 捞lāoretrieve from liquid 唠叨láodaonagging talk 牢固láogùstrongly fixed or built to last 牢骚láosāocomplaining expression of dissatisfaction 乐趣lèqùenjoyment or delight in an activity 乐意lèyìwilling and happy 雷达léidáradio detector 类似lèisìclose resemblance 冷酷lěngkùemotionally detached and unkind 冷落lěngluòto ignore or treat someone dismissively 冷却lěngquèto reduce temperature gradually 愣lèngstunned pause 黎明límíngthe first light of day 理睬lǐcǎipay attention 理所当然lǐsuǒdāngránnaturally expected without question 理直气壮lǐzhíqìzhuàngconfidently right 理智lǐzhìclear thinking 礼节lǐjiéformal rules governing polite behavior 礼尚往来lǐshàngwǎngláimutual exchange of courtesy or gifts 里程碑lǐchéngbēia significant event marking progress 例外lìwàicase that breaks the rule 利害lìhàipros and cons 力求lìqiústrive hard 力所能及lìsuǒnéngjíwithin ability 力争lìzhēngto strive vigorously for a goal 历代lìdàipast generations or dynasties collectively 历来lìláialways; throughout history 立场lìchǎngpersonal viewpoint or position 立方lìfāngcube shape 立交桥lìjiāoqiáoelevated road crossing over another road 立体lìtǐhaving height, width, and depth 粒lìtiny grain 廉洁liánjiéhonest and free from corruption 联欢liánhuāna joyful group gathering for entertainment 联络liánluòmaintain contact 联盟liánméngformal cooperation between independent groups 联想liánxiǎngmental connection between ideas or memories 连锁liánsuǒseries of related events or businesses 连同liántóngincluding something else together 良心liángxīninner moral sense guiding right action 谅解liàngjiěmutual acceptance after disagreement 辽阔liáokuòextremely large in area or scope 列举lièjǔlist items 临床línchuángpatient care 淋línsoak thoroughly 吝啬lìnsèstingy with resources 伶俐línglìquick-witted and mentally agile 凌晨língchénpre-dawn hours 灵感línggǎnsudden creative idea sparked by experience 灵魂línghúnperson's inner essence 灵敏língmǐnquick accurate response 零星língxīngscattered and infrequent 领会lǐnghuìto grasp the meaning deeply 领事馆lǐngshìguǎnforeign government office in a city 领土lǐngtǔland under a country's control 领悟lǐngwùto realize something intuitively 领先lǐngxiānbe ahead in progress 领袖lǐngxiùguiding inspiring person 溜liūto leave quietly without notice 流浪liúlàngwander without home 流露liúlùto show feelings unintentionally 流氓liúmánga dishonest or aggressive person 流通liútōngmove freely between places 留恋liúliànreluctant to leave 留念liúniànto keep something as a memory 留神liúshénto pay close attention 聋哑lóngyǎhaving both hearing and speech loss 隆重lóngzhòngmarked by grand ceremony and dignity 垄断lǒngduànto control a market exclusively 笼罩lǒngzhàoto cover something completely and softly 搂lǒuto hold someone closely with arms 炉灶lúzàocooking stove 轮船lúnchuánlarge powered ship 轮廓lúnkuòouter shape outline 轮胎lúntāirubber wheel ring 论坛lùntándiscussion platform 论证lùnzhènglogical reasoning to support a claim 啰唆luōsuoannoyingly wordy talk 络绎不绝luòyìbùjuéarriving continuously without pause 落成luòchéngformally complete a building project 落实luòshíto carry out fully 履行lǚxíngcarry out duties or agreements faithfully 掠夺lüèduósteal resources by force 麻痹mábìlose physical sensation or responsiveness 麻木mámùemotionally unresponsive or indifferent 麻醉mázuìinduce numbness 码头mǎtóushore structure for ships 蚂蚁mǎyǐsmall colony insect 埋伏máifúlie hidden for attack 埋没máimòoverlook someone's talent 埋葬máizàngbury dead body 脉搏màibóartery pulse beat 迈màitake a deliberate step forward 埋怨mányuànquietly resentful complaint 慢性mànxìnglong-lasting condition 漫长mànchángseemingly endless in duration 漫画mànhuàhumorous satirical drawing 蔓延mànyánspread gradually over a wide area 忙碌mánglùvery busy with no free time 盲目mángmùacting without thinking or evidence 茫茫mángmángvast empty expanse 茫然mángránfeeling confused and unable to understand 冒充màochōngpretending to be someone else illegally 冒犯màofànoffend with words 茂盛màoshènggrowing thickly and healthily 媒介méijiècommunication channel 枚méicounter for small flat objects 美观měiguānpleasing in appearance or design 美满měimǎndeeply happy and fully satisfying 美妙měimiàoextremely beautiful and delightful 萌芽méngyáfirst sign of development or growth 猛烈měnglièintense and forceful, often sudden 眯mīnarrowing eyes slightly, often against light 弥补míbǔto make up for 弥漫mímànspreading widely and filling space 谜语míyǔpuzzling riddle question 迷惑míhuocausing confusion or uncertainty 迷人mírénhaving great charm or appeal 迷信míxìnirrational belief not based on evidence 密度mìdùmass per volume 密封mìfēngclose tightly sealed 棉花miánhuasoft white fiber from cotton plants 免得miǎndeto avoid an unwanted result 免疫miǎnyìdisease resistance 勉励miǎnlìto give supportive encouragement 勉强miǎnqiǎngunwilling effort 面貌miànmàooverall appearance or visual character 面子miànzisocial dignity and respect in relationships 描绘miáohuìvivid description 瞄准miáozhǔnprecise aiming 渺小miǎoxiǎoextremely small or unimportant in scale 藐视miǎoshìcontemptuous disregard 灭亡mièwángto cease to exist permanently 蔑视mièshìto hold in deep contempt 民间mínjiānfolk origin 民主mínzhǔpeople's rule 敏捷mǐnjiéquick and skillful 敏锐mǐnruìhaving sharp perception or insight 名次míngcìranking position 名额míngéfixed number of spots 名副其实míngfùqíshítruly matching its name or reputation 名誉míngyùearned public respect 明明míngmíngclearly and obviously true 明智míngzhìshowing good judgment and practical wisdom 摸索mōsuotrial-and-error discovery 摩擦mócāminor conflict from disagreement 模范mófànworthy model 模式móshìrecurring pattern 模型móxíngthree-dimensional representation of an object 磨合móhémutual adjustment 膜móthin flexible layer covering a surface 魔鬼móguǐevil supernatural being in folklore 魔术móshùperforming tricks that seem impossible 抹杀mǒshāto completely erase or deny existence 墨水儿mòshuǐrwriting ink 命名mìngmíngassign official name 莫名其妙mòmíngqímiàocompletely baffling with no clear explanation 谋求móuqiúto actively seek or pursue something 模样múyàngappearance or physical look of someone 母语mǔyǔfirst language learned in childhood 目睹mùdǔto personally witness an event 目光mùguāngthe way someone looks at something 拿手náshǒuskilled or highly competent at something 纳闷儿nàmènrfeeling puzzled and unable to understand 耐用nàiyònglong-lasting 南辕北辙nányuánběizhécontradictory action 难堪nánkāndeeply embarrassed or humiliated 难能可贵nánnéngkěguìremarkably admirable due to its rarity 恼火nǎohuǒirritated or annoyed by something 内涵nèihándeeper meaning beyond surface words 内幕nèimùconfidential details 内在nèizàiexisting inside; essential nature 沐浴mùyùto bathe or immerse oneself peacefully 能量néngliàngpower or strength to do work 拟定nǐdìngto prepare a formal draft 逆行nìxíngto drive against traffic flow 年度niándùtwelve-month period 捏niēto press or shape with fingers 凝固nínggùto change from liquid to solid 凝聚níngjùto gather closely into unity 凝视níngshìto gaze steadily 拧níngto twist tightly with hands 宁肯nìngkěnwould rather accept hardship than compromise 扭转niǔzhuǎnto reverse an unfavorable trend 纽扣儿niǔkòursmall fastener on clothing 农历nónglìtraditional Chinese lunar calendar 浓厚nónghòuintense, deep, or rich in quality 奴隶núlìowned person 挪nuómove from place 虐待nüèdàito treat someone cruelly or abusively 殴打ōudǎto physically assault someone violently 偶像ǒuxiàngperson greatly admired and emulated 呕吐ǒutùto expel stomach contents through mouth 徘徊páihuáihesitant back-and-forth 排斥páichìto push away or shut out 排除páichúto rule out something as impossible 排放páifàngrelease waste 排练páiliànperformance practice 派别pàibiésubgroup faction 派遣pàiqiǎnofficially send 攀登pāndēngto climb steep or challenging terrain 盘旋pánxuáncircle without progress 判决pànjuéa formal court decision after trial 畔pànriverbank edge 庞大pángdàextremely large in size or scale 抛弃pāoqìto abandon something or someone permanently 泡沫pàomòinflated instability 培育péiyùto nurture and develop over time 配备pèibèito supply necessary equipment or personnel 配偶pèi'ǒua person's legal husband or wife 配套pèitàoto provide matching components or services 盆地péndìsurrounded lowland 烹饪pēngrènfood preparation 捧pěnghold up respectfully 劈pīsplit sharply 批发pīfāsell in bulk 批判pīpàncriticize flaws 疲惫píbèiphysically and mentally exhausted 疲倦píjuànfeeling tired and needing rest 皮革pígétanned animal skin 屁股pìguhuman rear end 譬如pìrúintroduces a specific illustrative example 偏差piānchādifference from expected value 偏见piānjiànunfair preconception 偏僻piānpìremote and isolated 片刻piànkèa very brief interval of time 漂浮piāofúto float on liquid or air 飘扬piāoyángflutter in wind 拼搏pīnbóstrive fiercely 拼命pīnmìngwith extreme effort or urgency 贫乏pínfálacking sufficient quantity or variety 贫困pínkùnin severe economic hardship 频繁pínfánoccurring often 频率pínlǜrate of occurrence 品尝pǐnchángto taste food carefully 品德pǐndémoral quality 品质pǐnzhìhow good or reliable something is 品种pǐnzhǒngdistinct type 屏幕píngmùdisplay surface 屏障píngzhàngprotective or blocking barrier 平凡píngfánordinary and unremarkable 平面píngmiànflat two-dimensional surface 平坦píngtǎneven and level 平行píngxíngrunning side by side without intersecting 平庸píngyōnglacking distinction or excellence 平原píngyuánlarge flat area of land 评估pínggūjudge quality 评论pínglùnto give an opinion or analysis 坡pōinclined stretch of land 破例pòlìbreak a rule 迫不及待pòbùjídàiextremely eager and unable to wait 迫害pòhàito treat someone unfairly over time 扑pūto rush forward suddenly 普及pǔjíto make widely available or understood 朴实pǔshísimple, honest and unpretentious 朴素pǔsùunadorned and naturally simple 瀑布pùbùwater falling from a height 凄凉qīliángsadly empty and lonely 期望qīwàngwhat one hopes will happen 期限qīxiàntime limit 欺负qīfuto intimidate or harm someone weaker 泼pōto splash liquid forcefully 魄力pòlìcourage and determination to act decisively 欺骗qīpiànto mislead someone deliberately 奇妙qímiàoamazing and mysterious 铺pūto spread or lay out evenly 旗袍qípáotraditional Chinese dress for women 旗帜qízhìsymbolic banner 歧视qíshìunfair treatment based on prejudice 齐全qíquánhaving all necessary items present 齐心协力qíxīnxiélìworking together with shared determination 乞丐qǐgàiprofessional beggar 企图qǐtúsecret plan 启程qǐchéngbegin a journey or trip 启蒙qǐméngearly education that opens the mind 岂有此理qǐyǒucǐlǐabsurd and utterly unreasonable 起草qǐcǎodraft document 起伏qǐfúrise and fall 起哄qǐhòngmocking group shout 起码qǐmǎthe absolute minimum required 起源qǐyuánoriginal source or starting point 启事qǐshìpublic notice seeking information or action 器材qìcáispecialized tools 器官qìguānbody part with specific function 气概qìgàicourageous and dignified spirit 气功qìgōngbreathing and movement practice 气魄qìpòimpressive boldness and strength of character 气色qìsèphysical appearance reflecting health or mood 气味qìwèidistinctive smell or scent 气象qìxiàngweather conditions or atmospheric state 气压qìyāpressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere 气质qìzhípersonal aura 迄今为止qìjīnwéizhǐup to this point in time 掐qiāpinch tightly 启示qǐshìinsight gained from experience or reflection 恰到好处qiàdàohǎochùexactly right in degree or timing 洽谈qiàtánto negotiate business terms formally 千方百计qiānfāngbǎijìusing every possible method or resource 牵qiānlead gently 牵扯qiānchěto draw into a matter involuntarily 牵制qiānzhìto restrict movement or action strategically 签署qiānshǔto sign an official document formally 谦逊qiānxùnmodest and respectful attitude 迁就qiānjiùyield for others 迁徙qiānxǐmove permanently 前景qiánjǐnglikely future development or outlook 前提qiántínecessary condition for something to happen 气势qìshìimpressive force or presence 潜力qiánlìlatent ability waiting to be developed 潜水qiánshuǐlurk online 潜移默化qiányímòhuàgradual, unconscious influence over time 谴责qiǎnzéto publicly express strong disapproval 抢劫qiǎngjiésteal by force 强制qiángzhìdone by legal or official authority 强迫qiǎngpòto force against will 抢救qiǎngjiùemergency life-saving 桥梁qiáoliángconnecting structure or link 窍门qiàoménclever practical method 翘qiàoto lift or tilt upward slightly 切实qièshírealistic and genuinely implemented 锲而不舍qiè'érbùshěpersistent and determined effort over time 亲密qīnmìhaving a deep, trusting personal bond 亲热qīnrèshowing warm affection through behavior 侵犯qīnfànto violate rights or space 侵略qīnlüèmilitary invasion across national borders 钦佩qīnpèideep admiration 勤俭qínjiǎndiligent and economical in daily life 勤劳qínláoworking hard and consistently 倾听qīngtīngto listen carefully and attentively 倾向qīngxiànggradual leaning toward 倾斜qīngxiéto lean or slant 清澈qīngchècompletely transparent and pure 清晨qīngchénearly morning just after dawn 清除qīngchúto completely remove something unwanted 清洁qīngjiéfree from dirt or contamination 清理qīnglǐto organize and tidy up systematically 清晰qīngxīeasy to see, hear, or understand 清醒qīngxǐngfully awake and mentally clear 清真qīngzhēnhalal, conforming to Islamic dietary laws 情报qíngbàosecret gathered information 晴朗qínglǎngbright, cloudless, and sunny 请柬qǐngjiǎnformal invitation card 请教qǐngjiàohumbly seek advice 请示qǐngshìformal superior request 请帖qǐngtiěwritten invitation notice 丘陵qiūlínglow, rounded hills forming gentle landscapes 区分qūfēnrecognize and separate differences 情节qíngjiéstory event sequence 情理qínglǐwhat is reasonable and morally acceptable 区域qūyùa defined geographical or functional area 情形qíngxíngspecific situation 屈服qūfúto surrender under pressure 曲折qūzhétwisting or indirect path 驱逐qūzhúforceful permanent expulsion 渠道qúdàomeans of communication 取缔qǔdìofficial ban 曲子qǔzishort musical piece 趣味qùwèipersonal charm or interest 圈套quāntàodeceptive trap 全局quánjúthe complete picture or overall context 全力以赴quánlìyǐfùto try with all effort 拳头quántouclenched fist 权衡quánhéngto carefully compare options before deciding 权威quánwēitrusted expert authority 犬quǎndomesticated dog 缺口quēkǒusupply or demand gap 缺席quēxínot present 缺陷quēxiàna weakness or imperfection in something 瘸quéunable to walk normally 确保quèbǎomake certain 确立quèlìformally establish 确切quèqièexactly correct and clearly defined 确信quèxìnto feel completely certain about something 群众qúnzhòngordinary people collectively 染rǎnunintentional transfer 嚷rǎngshout loudly 让步ràngbùto give in during disagreement 饶恕ráoshùforgive and spare 扰乱rǎoluànto break calm or order unexpectedly 惹祸rěhuòcause trouble 热泪盈眶rèlèiyíngkuàngtears welling up from deep emotion 热门rèménwidely popular topic 人道réndàohumanitarian concern 人格réngépersonality; character 人工réngōngmade by people not machines 人家rénjiaother people or neighbors 人间rénjiānhuman world 人士rénshìrespected person in a field 人为rénwéicaused by human action 人性rénxìnginherent qualities of being human 人质rénzhìperson held captive to force compliance 仁慈réncídeep kindness and compassion 忍耐rěnnàicontinued patience during difficulty 忍受rěnshòuto bear something painful or unpleasant 任命rènmìngto appoint 任意rènyìdone without clear reason or restriction 任重道远rènzhòngdàoyuǎnheavy duty long road 认定rèndìngto firmly conclude or identify something 认可rènkěto formally accept or approve 日新月异rìxīnyuèyìrapid and continuous change or progress 日益rìyìincreasingly; more and more over time 容貌róngmàofacial appearance 任性rènxìngacting without self-control or consideration 容纳róngnàto accommodate 容器róngqìobject designed to hold substances 容忍róngrěnto tolerate 溶解róngjiěto mix completely into liquid 荣幸róngxìngfeeling honored or privileged 荣誉róngyùhonor 融化rónghuàto melt into liquid 融洽róngqiàfriendly and harmonious interaction 揉róuto knead 柔和róuhésoft and gentle 儒家rújiāConfucianism 弱点ruòdiǎnweakness 若干ruògānseveral 撒谎sāhuǎngto tell an intentional untruth 散文sǎnwénprose 散布sànbùto spread information widely among people 散发sànfāto emit 丧失sàngshīto lose something important permanently 骚扰sāorǎoharassment 嫂子sǎozielder brother's wife 刹车shāchēto stop or slow a vehicle 啥sháan informal spoken word meaning 'what'筛选shāixuǎnto carefully select from many options 山脉shānmàia connected series of mountains 闪烁shǎnshuòto shine with unsteady, intermittent light 擅长shànchángto excel at 伤脑筋shāngnǎojīnmentally taxing 商标shāngbiāoproduct or company symbol 上级shàngjísuperior 上进shàngjìnself-improvement drive 上任shàngrènto assume office 上瘾shàngyǐnto develop a strong habitual dependence 上游shàngyóuupper part of a river 捎shāoto carry or deliver something informally 奢侈shēchǐexcessively expensive or wasteful 舌头shétouorgan in mouth for tasting 摄氏度shèshìdùCelsius 涉及shèjíto relate to or include something 社区shèqūlocal residential area 设立shèlìto officially create an organization 设想shèxiǎngto imagine or plan something hypothetically 设置shèzhìto set up 呻吟shēnyínto groan 深奥shēnàoprofound 深沉shēnchéncalm, serious, and emotionally reserved 深情厚谊shēnqínghòuyìdeep friendship 梢shāotip 申报shēnbàoto declare 绅士shēnshìgentleman 神经shénjīngbody's signal-transmitting fiber bundle 神奇shénqímagical 神圣shénshèngworthy of deep respect and reverence 神态shéntàidemeanor 神仙shénxiānimmortal 审查shěncháofficial inspection 审理shěnlǐcourt examination 审美shěnměiaesthetic perception 审判shěnpànformal legal guilt determination 慎重shènzhòngcareful consideration 哨shàowhistle 渗透shèntòuto gradually spread into something 声明shēngmíngan official public announcement 声势shēngshìmovement's force and visibility 神气shénqìproud bearing 声誉shēngyùpublic esteem 牲畜shēngchùfarm animals 生存shēngcúnto stay alive despite challenges 生机shēngjīsigns of energy, growth, or renewal 生理shēnglǐbodily functions 生疏shēngshūslightly unfamiliar 生态shēngtàiliving things and environment relationships 生物shēngwùliving organism 生效shēngxiàotake effect 生锈shēngxiùmetal surface reddish-brown decay 省会shěnghuìprovincial capital 盛产shèngchǎnto produce large crop quantities 盛开shèngkāito bloom fully and vibrantly 生育shēngyùgiving birth 盛情shèngqíngwarm, generous, and heartfelt hospitality 盛行shèngxíngwidely popular or common 胜负shèngfùresult of a competition or conflict 失事shīshìto suffer a serious accident 失误shīwùcareless error 失踪shīzōngdisappeared 尸体shītǐa dead human body 生肖shēngxiàotwelve-year animal birth sign 师范shīfànrelating to teacher education and training 施加shījiāto apply pressure or influence forcefully 施展shīzhǎnapply ability 实惠shíhuìpractical, tangible benefit 实力shílìactual power or capability 实事求是shíshìqiúshìto base conclusions on objective facts 实行shíxíngcarry out 实质shízhìthe true nature or core meaning 实施shíshīto implement 拾shípick up 时光shíguāngpersonal time 时机shíjīa favorable moment to act 石油shíyóunaturally occurring liquid fuel 识别shíbiédistinguish similar things 使命shǐmìngimportant duty 世代shìdàia period covering multiple generations 事故shìgùunexpected harmful event 事件shìjiànsomething that happens, often important 事态shìtàistate of affairs 事务shìwùroutine organizational or administrative work 事项shìxiàngagenda item 时事shíshìcurrent social and political developments 事业shìyèmeaningful career 势力shìliinfluence 事迹shìjìnotable deeds done by a person 是非shìfēimoral distinction between right and wrong 示范shìfànclear demonstration 示威shìwēipublic protest to express demands 示意shìyìto signal something nonverbally 视频shìpínmoving visual recording with sound 视线shìxiànunobstructed path from eye to object 试图shìtúattempt 试验shìyànscientific procedure to test a hypothesis 释放shìfàngto set free or make available 逝世shìshìto die, formal and respectful 视野shìyěrange of view 视力shìlìability to see clearly 收藏shōucángto gather and preserve valuable items 收缩shōusuōto become smaller or tighter 收益shōuyìfinancial gain from investment or activity 收音机shōuyīnjīdevice that receives radio broadcasts 适宜shìyíwell-suited for a particular purpose 守护shǒuhùto protect someone or something carefully 手法shǒufǎspecific method to achieve something 手势shǒushìhand or finger movement for meaning 首要shǒuyàomost important and requiring first attention 受罪shòuzuìto suffer physical or emotional hardship 授予shòuyǔformally grant 书法shūfǎthe art of beautiful Chinese handwriting 书记shūjiorganization's administrative official 书面shūmiànexpressed or recorded in writing 疏忽shūhulack of attention mistake 手艺shǒuyìskill making handmade objects 疏远shūyuǎngrow distant 舒畅shūchàngrelaxed ease 数额shù'éa specific quantity, especially of money 束shùtie into bundle 首饰shǒushìprecious decorative body items 束缚shùfùlimiting restriction 树立shùlìestablish firmly 耍shuǎplayfully handle 衰老shuāilǎonatural aging and weakening 书籍shūjíbooks 衰退shuāituìgradual decline 率领shuàilǐngto guide and direct a group 涮火锅shuànhuǒguōboil food in broth 双胞胎shuāngbāotāiidentical or fraternal twins 爽快shuǎngkuaidirect, decisive, and cheerful in manner 水利shuǐlìengineering for managing water resources 竖shùto place something upright or perpendicular 水龙头shuǐlóngtóuwater faucet 水泥shuǐnípowdery binding material used in construction 瞬间shùnjiāna very brief moment in time 司法sīfǎsystem governing law enforcement and courts 司令sīlìngsenior military officer in command 思念sīniànfeel longing or emotional attachment 思索sīsuǒthink carefully and deeply about something 思维sīwéithe process or capacity of thinking 斯文sīwencultured, polite, and refined in behavior 死亡sǐwángend of life 四肢sìzhīarms and legs collectively 寺庙sìmiàoBuddhist or Taoist place of worship 肆无忌惮sìwújìdànact without restraint or moral concern 饲养sìyǎngraise animals 耸sǒngrise sharply or stand out prominently 苏醒sūxǐngregain consciousness 俗话súhuàtraditional saying expressing common wisdom 塑造sùzàoshape deliberately 素食sùshíplant-based food 素质sùzhìpersonal quality or competence 诉讼sùsònglegal process to resolve a dispute 算数suànshùto be valid or binding 岁月suìyuèthe passage of years 隧道suìdàoan underground or mountain-pass passage 损坏sǔnhuàito harm or impair function 索取suǒqǔto formally request and obtain 索性suǒxìngmight as well 塌tāto collapse suddenly 踏实tāshisteady and reliable in action 台风táifēnga powerful tropical storm 太空tàikōngthe region beyond Earth's atmosphere 泰斗tàidǒurespected authority 摊tāna small open-air vendor setup 瘫痪tānhuànloss of body movement or function 贪婪tānlánexcessively wanting more than needed 贪污tānwūabuse of power for personal gain 弹性tánxìngflexibility 坦白tǎnbáispeak honestly 叹气tànqìto exhale deeply due to emotion 探测tàncèto examine or measure something hidden 塔tǎa tall narrow structure 探索tànsuǒto investigate or seek to understand 探讨tàntǎoto discuss and examine deeply 探望tànwàngvisit for care 滔滔不绝tāotāobùjuéspeaking continuously without pause 淘汰táotàito remove due to inferiority 陶瓷táocífired clay objects like pottery 陶醉táozuìdeeply delighted 讨好tǎohǎoseek favor 特长tèchánga skill in which someone excels 提拔tíbápromote upward 提炼tíliànto extract and refine essential elements 提示tíshìgive reminder 提议tíyìformally suggest 题材tícáisubject of a story or artwork 体积tǐjīamount of space an object takes 体谅tǐliàngto understand and care about others 体面tǐmiànrespectable appearance or social dignity 体系tǐxìorganized system of related parts 天才tiāncáinatural genius 天赋tiānfùan inborn aptitude or capacity 天伦之乐tiānlúnzhīlèfamily joy 天然气tiānránqìclean-burning fossil fuel from underground 天生tiānshēngpresent from birth; inborn 天堂tiāntángideal peaceful place; blissful realm 天文tiānwénstudy of stars 田径tiánjìngrunning jumping throwing 体裁tǐcáitype of writing or art form 田野tiányěfarmland or field 舔tiǎnto pass the tongue over something 挑剔tiāotihard to please; overly critical 条款tiáokuǎnlegal provision 条理tiáolǐlogical order and clear organization 条约tiáoyuēformal agreement between nations or groups 调和tiáohéharmonize elements 调剂tiáojìadjust for balance 调节tiáojiéadapt to conditions 调料tiáoliàoflavor enhancer 挑拨tiǎobōto stir up conflict between others 挑衅tiǎoxìnto deliberately provoke a hostile reaction 亭子tíngzigarden pavilion 停泊tíngbóanchor ship 停顿tíngdùnbrief pause 停滞tíngzhìlack of progress or movement 挺拔tǐngbátall, straight, and vigorous in appearance 通货膨胀tōnghuòpéngzhàngrising prices reducing money’s value 跳跃tiàoyuèto jump up and forward 通缉tōngjīissue arrest warrant 通俗tōngsúeasy for ordinary people to understand 调解tiáojiěresolve conflict 通讯tōngxùninformation exchange 通用tōngyòngwidely usable 同胞tóngbāofellow countrymen 同志tóngzhìcomrade colleague 童话tónghuàchildren's fantasy story 铜tóngreddish-brown metallic chemical element 统筹兼顾tǒngchóujiāngùholistic planning 统统tǒngtǒngwithout exception; all at once 投机tóujīacting for quick personal gain 投票tóupiàoto choose by casting a vote 统计tǒngjìcollect and analyze numerical data 投诉tóusùto formally complain about bad service 投降tóuxiángsurrender defeat 投掷tóuzhìthrow forcefully 透露tòulùto accidentally reveal secret information 秃tūbald head 统治tǒngzhìauthoritative control 突破tūpòbreakthrough progress 图案tú'àndecorative design 徒弟túdìapprentice learner 涂抹túmǒsmear apply 途径tújìngmeans route 土壤tǔrǎngplant-growing soil 团结tuánjiéunited action toward a common goal 团体tuántǐorganized group with shared purpose 团圆tuányuánfamily reunion after separation 推测tuīcèlogical guess 推翻tuīfānto completely reject and replace 推理tuīlǐlogical process of reaching conclusions 推论tuīlùnreasoned conclusion 推销tuīxiāopromote sell 吞吞吐吐tūntūntǔtǔspeaking hesitantly and unclearly 托运tuōyùnship luggage 拖延tuōyánto postpone something unnecessarily 脱离tuōlídetach separate 妥当tuǒdangsuitable and carefully considered 妥善tuǒshànhandled with care and good judgment 妥协tuǒxiéto reach agreement by mutual concession 椭圆tuǒyuána stretched circle shape 唾弃tuòqìto strongly reject as shameful 挖掘wājuédig uncover 娃娃wáwayoung child or small doll 瓦解wǎjiěto break down gradually into parts 歪曲wāiqūto twist facts to mislead others 外表wàibiǎovisible appearance, not inner nature 外行wàihángperson lacking professional knowledge 外界wàijièoutside world 外向wàixiàngsociable and outgoing personality 完备wánbèithoroughly complete and well-organized 完毕wánbìfully completed or concluded 玩弄wánnòngto manipulate dishonestly or mockingly 玩意儿wányìrplayful object 顽固wángùstubborn unyielding 顽强wánqiángtenacious determined 惋惜wǎnxīregret loss 挽回wǎnhuíto recover something lost or damaged 挽救wǎnjiùto save from danger or failure 万分wànfēnextremely; to the greatest degree 往事wǎngshìevents or experiences from the past 妄想wàngxiǎngan unrealistic and baseless idea 危机wēijīa dangerous situation requiring urgent action 威风wēifēngimpressive presence that commands respect 威力wēilìstrong power that produces clear effects 威望wēiwàngrespect and admiration earned over time 威信wēixìntrust combined with public respect 微不足道wēibùzúdàonegligibly small 微观wēiguānrelating to very small-scale phenomena 为难wéinánto feel awkward due to conflict 为期wéiqīscheduled duration 维持wéichíto keep something functioning or stable 维护wéihùto actively protect rights or principles 维生素wéishēngsùessential nutrient needed in small amounts 违背wéibèiviolate defy 伪造wěizàoforge fake 委托wěituōto assign responsibility to someone else 委员wěiyuáncommittee member 卫星wèixīngmachine orbiting Earth for tasks 慰问wèiwènto comfort 畏惧wèijùto feel deep fear or anxiety 蔚蓝wèilánsky blue 温带wēndàiregion with mild seasonal temperature changes 温和wēnhémild and calm 文凭wénpíngacademic certificate 文物wénwùcultural relic 文献wénxiànwritten material used as evidence 文雅wényǎelegant and refined 文艺wényìliterature music theater and visual arts 问世wènshìto be officially released or introduced 窝wōnest or den 乌黑wūhēideep intense black color 污蔑wūmièto slander 诬陷wūxiànto frame someone falsely 无比wúbǐextremely great; beyond comparison 无偿wúchánggiven freely without payment 无耻wúchǐshamelessly disrespectful and immoral 无动于衷wúdòngyúzhōngshowing no emotion or concern 无辜wúgūnot guilty; not responsible for wrongdoing 无精打采wújīngdǎcǎilacking energy and enthusiasm 无赖wúlàia dishonest and aggressive troublemaker 无理取闹wúlǐqǔnàocausing trouble without justification 无能为力wúnéngwéilìunable to act or help effectively 无穷无尽wúqióngwújìnseemingly endless in quantity or duration 无微不至wúwēibùzhìattentive to every small detail 无忧无虑wúyōuwúlǜcompletely free from anxiety or stress 无知wúzhīlacking knowledge or awareness 侮辱wǔrǔto offend someone’s dignity deliberately 武器wǔqìweapon 武侠wǔxiámartial chivalry genre 武装wǔzhuāngequipped with weapons or military capability 舞蹈wǔdǎoartistic body movement 物美价廉wùměijiàliánhigh quality and low price 物业wùyèreal estate and its management services 物资wùzīmaterial supplies 误差wùchāmeasurement error 误解wùjiěwrong interpretation of meaning or intention 夕阳xīyángsetting sun 昔日xīrìin the past; long ago 溪xīa small natural stream 熄灭xīmièto extinguish 牺牲xīshēngto sacrifice 膝盖xīgàiknee joint 习俗xísúcustom or tradition 媳妇xífudaughter-in-law 袭击xíjīto attack suddenly and violently 喜闻乐见xǐwénlèjiànwidely welcomed and enjoyed by people 喜悦xǐyuèjoyful delight 系列xìlièseries or set 细菌xìjūnmicroscopic single-celled organisms 细胞xìbāoliving cell unit 细致xìzhìshowing close attention to small details 峡谷xiágǔsteep narrow valley 狭隘xiá'àihaving limited understanding or tolerance 狭窄xiázhǎihaving little width; not wide 霞xiásunrise sunset glow 下属xiàshǔsubordinate person 先进xiānjìnadvanced and progressive 先前xiānqiánat an earlier time; before now 掀起xiānqǐto stir up 纤维xiānwéithread-like fiber 鲜明xiānmíngclearly defined; sharply contrasting 嫌xiánto dislike or find fault with 嫌疑xiányísuspicion or grounds for suspicion 衔接xiánjiēto connect smoothly and logically 贤惠xiánhuìvirtuous and capable 闲话xiánhuàcasual gossip or light complaints 显著xiǎnzhùclearly noticeable or impressive 宪法xiànfǎa country’s supreme legal document 现场xiànchǎngthe actual place where something happens 现成xiànchéngready to use without preparation 现状xiànzhuàngthe way things are right now 线索xiànsuǒclue or hint 陷害xiànhàito set someone up for harm 陷阱xiànjǐnga hidden danger that appears safe 弦xiánstring of a musical instrument 陷入xiànrùto fall into 馅儿xiànrfilling inside dumplings or pastries 乡镇xiāngzhèntownship 相差xiāngchàto differ 相等xiāngděngexactly equal 相辅相成xiāngfǔxiāngchéngmutually reinforcing 相应xiāngyìngcorresponding 镶嵌xiāngqiàninlay decorative elements 响亮xiǎngliàngloud and clear, often impressively so 想方设法xiǎngfāngshèfǎto try every possible method 向导xiàngdǎotour guide 向来xiàngláihabitually; consistently over time 巷xiàngnarrow urban passageway between buildings 消除xiāochúeliminate completely 消毒xiāodúkill germs 消防xiāofángpreventing and fighting fires 消耗xiāohàouse up 消灭xiāomièto completely destroy or eradicate 潇洒xiāosǎconfident, relaxed, and effortlessly stylish 响应xiǎngyìngrespond and act 销毁xiāohuǐto destroy documents or items permanently 小心翼翼xiǎoxīnyìyìwith extreme care and attention 效益xiàoyìpractical result or benefit produced 肖像xiàoxiàngportrait 协会xiéhuìassociation 协商xiéshāngto discuss and reach mutual understanding 协调xiétiáocoordinate 协议xiéyìformal written agreement between parties 协助xiézhùto help someone complete a task 携带xiédàito carry something with you 泄露xièlùleak secret 泄气xièqìto lose confidence or motivation 谢绝xièjuéto decline an offer politely 心得xīndépersonal insight gained through experience 心甘情愿xīngānqíngyuànfully willing without hesitation 心灵xīnlínginner self or spiritual core 心态xīntàione's psychological attitude or outlook 心疼xīnténgdeep affection that causes emotional ache 心血xīnxuègreat effort and devoted care 心眼儿xīnyǎnrsubtle intention or hidden motive 新陈代谢xīnchéndàixièbody’s continuous process of renewal 新郎xīnlángman getting married in a ceremony 新娘xīnniángwoman getting married in a ceremony 新颖xīnyǐngfresh and creatively original 欣慰xīnwèiquiet satisfaction from positive outcomes 欣欣向荣xīnxīnxiàngróngvibrant and steadily growing prosperity 薪水xīnshuǐregular payment for work done 辛勤xīnqíndiligent and persistent effort 信赖xìnlàifirm trust based on reliability 信念xìnniàndeeply held guiding principle 信仰xìnyǎngprofound spiritual or ideological commitment 信誉xìnyùtrustworthiness earned over time 兴高采烈xìnggāocǎilièbursting with joyful excitement 兴隆xīnglóngflourishing and successful business activity 兴旺xīngwànggrowing strong and prosperous 腥xīngstrong fishy or meaty odor 刑事xíngshìrelating to crime and legal punishment 形态xíngtàivisible structure or physical form 行政xíngzhènggovernment management and public services 兴致勃勃xìngzhìbóbófull of lively enthusiasm and energy 性感xìnggǎnsexually attractive 性命xìngmìngone's life or personal existence 性能xìngnénghow well something functions or operates 凶恶xiōngècruelly threatening or intimidating 凶手xiōngshǒuperson who commits murder 汹涌xiōngyǒngmoving with powerful, surging force 胸怀xiōnghuáibroad-mindedness and emotional depth 胸膛xiōngtángfront part of the human torso 雄厚xiónghòustrong, abundant, and deeply rooted 雄伟xióngwěiimpressively grand and powerful in appearance 修复xiūfùto restore something damaged or deteriorated 修建xiūjiànto build or construct something new 修养xiūyǎngmoral cultivation 羞耻xiūchǐdeep feeling of embarrassment or guilt 嗅觉xiùjuéability to detect and identify odors 绣xiùembroider 虚假xūjiǎnot real or truthful; deliberately deceptive 虚荣xūróngexcessive desire for admiration or status 虚伪xūwěipretending to have qualities one lacks 需求xūqiúwhat people need or require 须知xūzhīessential information 许可xǔkěofficially allow something to happen 序言xùyánpreface 畜牧xùmùraising livestock for food or products 酗酒xùjiǔdrinking alcohol excessively and regularly 喧哗xuānhuáloud, disruptive noise in public 宣誓xuānshìformally declaring a solemn promise 宣扬xuānyángspreading ideas or information widely 悬挂xuánguàhanging something from above 悬念xuánniàntension created by uncertainty about outcomes 悬殊xuánshūextreme difference between two things 悬崖峭壁xuányáqiàobìsteep, sheer cliff face 旋律xuánlǜmelody 旋转xuánzhuǎnturning around a central point 选拔xuǎnbáchoosing the most qualified candidates 选举xuǎnjǔvoting to choose leaders or representatives 选手xuǎnshǒucompetitor 炫耀xuànyàoshow off 削弱xuēruòmaking something less effective or powerful 学说xuéshuōtheory 学位xuéwèiacademic degree 雪上加霜xuěshàngjiāshuāngmaking a bad situation even worse 血压xuèyāblood pressure 熏陶xūntáopositive influence 寻觅xúnmìsearching carefully and persistently 巡逻xúnluópatrol 循环xúnhuánrepeating process in a continuous loop 循序渐进xúnxùjiànjìnstep-by-step progress 压迫yāpòforcing someone into submission or hardship 压岁钱yāsuìqiánlucky money 压缩yāsuōreducing size or volume by pressure 压抑yāyìholding back strong emotions silently 压榨yāzhàsqueezing out value or resources unfairly 压制yāzhìstopping something by force or authority 鸦雀无声yāquèwúshēngcomplete and sudden silence 亚军yàjūnthe runner-up in a competition 淹没yānmòflood 烟花爆竹yānhuābàozhúfireworks 严峻yánjùnextremely serious or demanding 严寒yánhánintense cold weather 严禁yánjìnforbidden without exception 严厉yánlìstrict 严密yánmìtight 岩石yánshírock 延期yánqīpostponing something to a later time 延伸yánshēnto extend 延续yánxùkeeping something going without interruption 沿海yánhǎilocated near the sea 炎热yánrèextremely hot weather 言论yánlùnpublic expression of opinions or ideas 掩盖yǎngàito conceal 掩护yǎnhùcover; protection 演变yǎnbiàngradual change over time 演习yǎnxípractice drill 演绎yǎnyìto draw logical conclusions from principles 演奏yǎnzòuto perform music on an instrument 掩饰yǎnshìto hide something embarrassing or wrong 眼光yǎnguānginsight or perspective shaped by experience 眼色yǎnsèsilent signal 眼神yǎnshéneyes’ expression showing feelings 厌恶yànwùstrong dislike or disgust 验收yànshōufinal inspection 验证yànzhèngto verify 氧气yǎngqìoxygen gas 样品yàngpǐnsample item 摇摆yáobǎito move back and forth unsteadily 摇滚yáogǔnrock music 谣言yáoyánunverified information spreading quickly 遥控yáokòngremote control 遥远yáoyuǎnvery distant 要点yàodiǎnthe most important ideas or facts 要命yàomìngextremely intense or troublesome 要素yàosùessential element 野蛮yěmánbarbaric behavior 野心yěxīnstrong ambition 液体yètǐflowing substance taking container shape 一流yīliúexcellent; world-class quality 一如既往yīrújìwǎngcontinuing exactly as before 依旧yījiùstill; unchanged from before 依靠yīkàoto rely on 耀眼yàoyǎndazzling brightness 依赖yīlàito be psychologically or physically dependent 依托yītuōto base on 衣裳yīshangclothing; garments (formal or literary)一度yídùonce; formerly 一贯yíguànalways consistent in behavior or attitude 一目了然yímùliǎoránimmediately clear; obvious at first glance 仪器yíqìscientific or medical tool 仪式yíshìformal event with symbolic meaning 疑惑yíhuòa feeling of doubt or uncertainty 遗产yíchǎncultural or historical inheritance 遗传yíchuánbiological transmission of traits 遗留yíliúleft behind intentionally or unintentionally 以往yǐwǎngin earlier times; previously 一帆风顺yìfānfēngshùnproceeding smoothly without obstacles 一举两得yìjǔliǎngdéachieve two goals with one action 一丝不苟yìsībùgǒuextremely careful and precise 意料yìliàoexpectation; anticipation 意图yìtúa deliberate plan or purpose 意味着yìwèizheto indicate or suggest something 意向yìxiànga tentative plan or inclination 遗失yíshīto lose something permanently 意志yìzhìinner determination to act or persist 毅力yìlìsteady persistence despite difficulty 翼yìwing; flank 阴谋yīnmóua secret plan to harm others 音响yīnxiǎngsound equipment or audio system 引导yǐndǎoto guide 引擎yǐnqíngengine device 引用yǐnyòngto quote 隐蔽yǐnbìto hide 隐患yǐnhuànhidden danger 隐瞒yǐnmánto deliberately hide the truth 隐私yǐnsīprivate information 意识yìshímental awareness of self and surroundings 隐约yǐnyuēbarely perceptible; faint and unclear 饮食yǐnshífood and drink consumed regularly 婴儿yīngérnewborn baby 英明yīngmíngshowing exceptional good judgment 英勇yīngyǒngshowing great courage in danger 盈利yínglìmoney earned after costs 应酬yìngchoupolite social obligations 应邀yìngyāohaving accepted an invitation 庸俗yōngsúlacking refinement or taste 拥护yōnghùto support 拥有yōngyǒuto legally or physically possess something 勇于yǒngyúbrave enough to do something difficult 永恒yǒnghénglasting forever without end 涌现yǒngxiànto appear suddenly in large numbers 踊跃yǒngyuèacting with energetic enthusiasm 优胜劣汰yōushèngliètàisurvival of fittest 优先yōuxiāngiven higher importance than others 优异yōuyìfar better than average 优越yōuyuèhaving greater value or quality 忧郁yōuyùfeeling deep sadness without obvious cause 油腻yóunìgreasy film 油漆yóuqīcolored liquid used to coat surfaces 用户yònghùuser person 犹如yóurújust like; as if 有条不紊yǒutiáobùwěnorganized with clear order and logic 幼稚yòuzhìlacking adult experience or maturity 诱惑yòuhuòsomething that strongly attracts or tempts 愚蠢yúchǔnlacking good sense or judgment 愚昧yúmèilacking knowledge and critical thinking 渔民yúmínfisherman 舆论yúlùncollective attitudes held by the public 与日俱增yǔrìjùzēnggrowing steadily over time 宇宙yǔzhòuall existing matter, energy, and space 羽绒服yǔróngfúdown jacket 寓言yùyánmoral animal story 欲望yùwàngstrong feeling of wanting something 熨yùiron clothes smooth 预料yùliàoforesee based on signs 预期yùqīexpected; forecast 预算yùsuànplanned money amount 预先yùxiānbefore something happens; in advance 预兆yùzhàosign indicating a future event 冤枉yuānwangtreated unfairly despite being innocent 元首yuánshǒuhighest leader of a country 元素yuánsùbasic system component 元宵节yuánxiāojiéLantern Festival 原告yuángàocourt case initiator 预言yùyánfuture prediction statement 原理yuánlǐfundamental working truth 玉yùprecious green or white stone 原始yuánshǐexisting from the beginning; earliest form 园林yuánlíntraditional Chinese landscaped garden 圆满yuánmǎncomplete and satisfying in every way 源泉yuánquánoriginal source or root cause 缘故yuángùreason or explanation for something 约束yuēshùlimitation imposed by rules or duty 乐谱yuèpǔwritten notation of musical composition 岳母yuèmǔmother of one’s spouse 孕育yùnyùto nurture gradually over time 蕴藏yùncángto hold valuable resources underground 运算yùnsuànmathematical calculation process 运行yùnxíngto function or operate smoothly 酝酿yùnniàngto develop gradually through discussion 杂技zájìacrobatic performance art 杂交zájiāooffspring from genetically different parents 砸záto break something forcefully 栽培zāipéinurture talent growth 灾难zāinànsudden harmful event 宰zǎito slaughter animals for food 再接再厉zàijiēzàilìto keep striving without letting up 在意zàiyìto care deeply about something 赞叹zàntànto express sincere admiration 赞助zànzhùfinancial support 糟蹋zāotàto waste something valuable carelessly 遭受zāoshòuto experience something painful or unpleasant 遭殃zāoyāngsuffer misfortune 遭遇zāoyùto meet something unexpected, often difficult 噪音zàoyīnunwanted or disturbing sound 咋zǎcolloquial expression asking how or why 造型zàoxíngobject shape design 责怪zéguàiblame for mistake 贼zéiperson who steals; very 增添zēngtiānto add to increase 赠送zèngsòngto give something as a gift 扎zhāto pierce or insert something sharply 扎实zhāshifirm, thorough, and reliable 诈骗zhàpiànto trick someone illegally for money 摘要zhāiyàoa short summary of key points 债券zhàiquànrepayable money promise 沾光zhānguāngbenefit from others 瞻仰zhānyǎngto look with deep respect 展示zhǎnshìpresent clearly 展望zhǎnwàngto consider future possibilities with hope 展现zhǎnxiànto appear clearly or become visible 崭新zhǎnxīncompletely new and unused 斩钉截铁zhǎndīngjiétiěspeaking with absolute certainty and firmness 占据zhànjùhold space or position 渣zhāresidual impurities 占领zhànlǐngseize territory by force 战斗zhàndòuto engage in armed conflict 战略zhànlüèlong-term plan 战术zhànshùstrategy execution method 战役zhànyìlarge military operation 章程zhāngchéngformal organization rules 帐篷zhàngpengportable fabric shelter 障碍zhàngàisomething that blocks progress or movement 招标zhāobiāoinvite project bids 招收zhāoshōuto recruit new members 朝气蓬勃zhāoqìpéngbófull of energetic enthusiasm and vitality 着迷zháomídeeply fascinated and absorbed 沼泽zhǎozéwetland with shallow water 照耀zhàoyàoto shine light on something brightly 折腾zhētengcause repeated trouble 遮挡zhēdǎngblock from view 折zhébend or break 折磨zhémócause prolonged suffering 侦探zhēntàncrime investigator 斟酌zhēnzhuóto carefully consider before deciding 珍贵zhēnguìof great value and worth protecting 珍稀zhēnxīextremely rare and highly valued 珍珠zhēnzhūlustrous mollusk bead 真理zhēnlǐfundamental truth that is universally valid 真挚zhēnzhìdeeply sincere and heartfelt 枕头zhěntouhead support pillow 振奋zhènfènsudden uplift 振兴zhènxīngto revive and strengthen 镇定zhèndìngcalm and composed under pressure 镇静zhènjìngquietly calm, especially after stress 阵地zhèndìkey area of effort 阵容zhènrónggroup assembled for purpose 震撼zhènhàndeep emotional shock 争端zhēngduānconflict-causing dispute 争夺zhēngduóto compete fiercely for something valuable 争气zhēngqìto work hard to prove worth 争先恐后zhēngxiānkǒnghòueagerly rushing forward without waiting 争议zhēngyìpublic disagreement 征服zhēngfúto gain full control 征收zhēngshōuto officially collect taxes or fees 挣扎zhēngzháto struggle to survive 正月zhēngyuèlunar first month 震惊zhènjīngsudden intense surprise 蒸发zhēngfāliquid to vapor 整顿zhěngdùnreorganize for order 政策zhèngcèofficial guiding plan 政权zhèngquángoverning authority 正当zhèngdānglegally and morally acceptable 正规zhèngguīfollowing official standards or rules 正气zhèngqìmoral strength and integrity 正义zhèngyìethical fair treatment 正负zhèngfùpositive and negative values or directions 正宗zhèngzōngauthentic and traditionally accepted version 症状zhèngzhuàngobservable sign of illness or disorder 证实zhèngshíto prove something true with evidence 证书zhèngshūofficial proof document 郑重zhèngzhòngwith sincere seriousness and care 之际zhījìat the moment of 支撑zhīchēngprovide structural support 支出zhīchūmoney paid out 支流zhīliútributary river 支配zhīpèicontrol allocate resources 支援zhīyuánto offer practical help during difficulty 支柱zhīzhùcentral source of strength 枝zhītree branch 知觉zhījuéawareness through senses and mind 知足常乐zhīzúchánglècontentment brings joy 脂肪zhīfángbody energy tissue 侄子zhízison of one’s brother 值班zhíbānworking during a scheduled shift 执行zhíxíngto execute 执着zhízhuóstrong determination to achieve a goal 殖民地zhímíndìterritory controlled by a foreign power 直播zhíbōbroadcasting content live over the internet 直径zhíjìngcircle center line 职能zhínéngofficial responsibilities assigned to a role 职位zhíwèijob position 职务zhíwùjob duties 指标zhǐbiāomeasurable target used for assessment 指定zhǐdìngformally appoint assign 指甲zhǐjiahard layer on finger tip 指令zhǐlìnga formal order requiring action 指南针zhǐnánzhēnmagnetic direction tool 指示zhǐshìto direct or inform clearly 指望zhǐwànghopeful reliance 指责zhǐzéopen criticism 制裁zhìcáipunitive measures imposed for violation 制服zhìfúuniform clothing for group identity 制约zhìyuēto limit or control 制止zhìzhǐto stop something harmful immediately 志气zhìqìdetermined ambition 智力zhìlìcapacity for reasoning and understanding 智能zhìnénghuman-like technology 智商zhìshāngnumerical measure of cognitive ability 治安zhì'ānpublic safety order 滞留zhìliúto stay somewhere longer than planned 致辞zhìcíto deliver a formal short speech 致使zhìshǐto cause something to happen 中断zhōngduànto stop temporarily or permanently 中立zhōnglìnot supporting either side 中央zhōngyāngthe national government or central authority 忠诚zhōngchéngfirmly loyal and dependable 忠实zhōngshíaccurate and faithful to the original 终止zhōngzhǐto officially end something 治理zhìlǐto manage and improve system 衷心zhōngxīnsincere and deeply felt 种子zhǒngziplant embryo that grows 种族zhǒngzúpeople sharing ancestry or culture 肿瘤zhǒngliúabnormal tissue mass 众所周知zhòngsuǒzhōuzhīwidely known and accepted as true 周边zhōubiānthe area surrounding a place 周密zhōumìextremely detailed 周年zhōuniánthe yearly anniversary of an event 周期zhōuqīa recurring interval of time 周折zhōuzhéunexpected complications or delays 周转zhōuzhuǎntemporary use of funds or resources 种植zhòngzhíto plant seeds in soil 致力zhìlìto devote fully 重心zhòngxīnmain focus 州zhōuUS state 昼夜zhòuyècontinuously, without pause 皱纹zhòuwénskin fold 诸位zhūwèiformal you all 主办zhǔbànto organize and manage an event 主导zhǔdǎoto lead and control 主管zhǔguǎndepartment head 主流zhǔliúdominant trend or prevailing viewpoint 主权zhǔquánnational authority 主义zhǔyìa system of beliefs or ideology 嘱咐zhǔfùto give earnest instructions or advice 拄zhǔto lean on 住宅zhùzháiresidential building 粥zhōusoft cooked rice or grain dish 助理zhùlǐprofessional helper 助手zhùshǒutask helper 注射zhùshèinject with needle 注视zhùshìto watch closely 注重zhùzhòngto place special importance on something 著作zhùzuòauthor's published work 铸造zhùzàoto make metal objects in molds 驻扎zhùzhāto station troops in location 拽zhuàito pull hard 专长zhuānchángarea of expertise 专程zhuānchéngspecial-purpose trip 专利zhuānlìinvention protection 舟zhōusmall traditional wooden boat 专题zhuāntía focused subject explored in depth 砖zhuānrectangular building block 转达zhuǎndáto pass on a message 注释zhùshìexplanatory notes added to clarify text 转让zhuǎnràngto transfer ownership legally 转移zhuǎnyíto move elsewhere 转折zhuǎnzhésudden change 传记zhuànjìdetailed life story book 庄稼zhuāngjiafarm crops 庄严zhuāngyánsolemn and dignified 庄重zhuāngzhòngbehaving with quiet seriousness and dignity 装备zhuāngbèitools or devices for a task 装卸zhuāngxièloading and unloading goods 壮观zhuàngguānvery impressive sight 壮丽zhuànglìmajestic beauty 壮烈zhuànglièheroic courage 追悼zhuīdàoformal ceremony honoring the dead 追究zhuījiūto find cause or responsibility 坠zhuìto fall suddenly and heavily 准则zhǔnzéa fundamental principle guiding behavior 卓越zhuóyuèexceptional quality or performance 琢磨zhuómóto carefully think something through 着手zhuóshǒuto begin working on something seriously 着想zhuóxiǎngto consider others' needs or interests 着重zhuózhòngto give special attention to something 姿态zītàia person's outward attitude or manner 滋润zīrùnmoist and nourishing; pleasantly soft 滋味zīwèidistinctive impression 资本zīběnresources enabling action or investment 资产zīchǎnowned valuables 资深zīshēnhaving extensive experience in a field 资助zīzhùto fund 子弹zǐdàngun projectile 自卑zìbēifeeling inadequate compared to others 自发zìfānaturally occurring 自力更生zìlìgēngshēngself-reliance 自满zìmǎnoverconfident and unaware of flaws 宗教zōngjiàosystem of sacred beliefs 宗旨zōngzhǐthe central purpose or mission 棕色zōngsècoffee brown 踪迹zōngjìtrace evidence 总和zǒnghéthe combined total of separate amounts 纵横zònghéngmoving freely in all directions 走廊zǒulánga long narrow passage connecting rooms 自主zìzhǔhaving independence and decision-making power 走漏zǒulòuinformation escaping before it should 走私zǒusīillegally importing or exporting goods 揍zòuto hit someone repeatedly with force 租赁zūlìnto rent property or equipment formally 足以zúyǐenough to produce a stated result 祖父zǔfùfather’s father 祖国zǔguóhomeland 祖先zǔxiānancestors 阻碍zǔ'àisomething that stops progress or action 阻拦zǔlánto physically or verbally stop someone 阻挠zǔnáoto obstruct 钻研zuānyánto study deeply 钻石zuànshía clear, hard precious gemstone 嘴唇zuǐchúnlips 罪犯zuìfàncriminal 尊严zūnyáninherent worth that deserves respect 遵循zūnxúnto follow rules 作弊zuòbìto cheat 作废zuòfèito officially cancel validity 作风zuòfēngconsistent work behavior style 作息zuòxīdaily routine of work and rest 做主zuòzhǔto decide for others 座右铭zuòyòumíngpersonal motto

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