#separator:tab #html:true #columns:Front Back 之 (zhī) (possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的) 以 (yǐ) old variant of 以 哦 (é) to chant 及 (jí) and; to reach 未 (wèi) not yet; did not 主 (zhǔ) owner; master 感 (gǎn) to feel; to move 情 (qíng) feeling; emotion 则 (zé) (literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then 德 (Dé) Germany; German 同志 (tóng zhì) comrade; (slang) homosexual 而已 (ér yǐ) that's all; nothing more 文 (Wén) surname Wen 经 (Jīng) surname Jing 不知 (bù zhī) not to know; unaware 即 (jí) namely; that is 唯 (wéi) only; alone 丝 (sī) silk; thread 所谓 (suǒ wèi) so-called; what is called 案件 (àn jiàn) case; instance 恐怖 (kǒng bù) terrible; frightful 需 (xū) to require; to need 罗 (Luó) surname Luo 委员会 (wěi yuán huì) committee 格 (gé) square; frame 有所 (yǒu suǒ) somewhat; to some extent 时尚 (shí shàng) fashion; fad 家伙 (jiā huo) variant of 伙 袭击 (xí jī) attack (esp. surprise attack) 感染 (gǎn rǎn) to infect; infection 一一 (yī yī) one by one; one after another 灵 (líng) quick; alert 砸 (zá) to smash; to pound 许 (Xǔ) surname Xu 婚姻 (hūn yīn) matrimony; wedding 哎 (āi) hey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapprobation) 生物 (shēng wù) organism; living creature 👩 娘 (niáng) mother; young lady 且 (qiě) and; moreover 推荐 (tuī jiàn) to recommend 注 (zhù) to inject; to pour into 毫无 (háo wú) not in the least 制 (zhì) system; to control 供 (gōng) to provide; to supply 探 (tàn) to explore; to search out 💍 嫁 (jià) (of a woman) to marry 并非 (bìng fēi) really isn't 非法 (fēi fǎ) illegal 🐺 狼 (láng) wolf 领域 (lǐng yù) domain; sphere 👀 盯 (dīng) to watch attentively 恭喜 (gōng xǐ) to congratulate 尸体 (shī tǐ) dead body; corpse 粉 (fěn) powder; cosmetic face powder 曲 (Qū) surname Qu 唉 (āi) interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!) 设 (shè) to set up; to put in place 一面 (yī miàn) one side; one aspect 拨 (bō) to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc 艘 (sōu) classifier for ships 粉丝 (fěn sī) bean vermicelli 灵魂 (líng hún) soul; spirit 患 (huàn) to suffer (from illness) 枚 (Méi) surname Mei 🌅 凌晨 (líng chén) very early in the morning 勒 (lè) to rein in; to compel 素 (sù) raw silk; white 他人 (tā rén) another person; sb else; other people 🧼 淘汰 (táo tài) to wash out; (fig.) to cull 释放 (shì fàng) to release; to set free 获胜 (huò shèng) victorious; to win 撒 (sā) to let go; to cast 👨‍👩‍👧 家族 (jiā zú) family; clan 魅力 (mèi lì) charm; fascination 单身 (dān shēn) unmarried; single 嘿 (hēi) hey 哼 (hēng) to groan; to snort 真心 (zhēn xīn) sincere; heartfelt 剂 (jì) dose (medicine) 率 (lǜ) rate; frequency 🎮 半场 (bàn chǎng) half of a game or contest 吻 (wěn) kiss; to kiss 主义 (zhǔ yì) -ism; ideology 从未 (cóng wèi) never 业 (Yè) surname Ye 码 (mǎ) weight; number 惊 (jīng) to startle; to be frightened 情报 (qíng bào) information; intelligence 尿 (niào) to urinate; urine 金属 (jīn shǔ) metal 眼神 (yǎn shén) expression or emotion showing in one's eyes 灰 (huī) ash; dust 计 (Jì) surname Ji 斗 (Dǒu) abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 星 🏢 公寓 (gōng yù) apartment building 产 (chǎn) to give birth 基因 (jī yīn) gene (loanword) 革命 (gé mìng) to withdraw the mandate of heaven (and transition to a new dynasty) (original meaning) 官员 (guān yuán) official (in an organization or government) 尴尬 (gān gà) awkward; embarrassed 穿着 (chuān zhuó) attire; clothes; dress 婴儿 (yīng ér) infant; baby 耍 (Shuǎ) surname Shua 置 (zhì) to install; to place 告 (gào) to say; to tell 原本 (yuán běn) originally; original 武装 (wǔ zhuāng) arms; equipment 跟踪 (gēn zōng) to follow sb's tracks 🌙 望 (wàng) full moon; to hope 惹 (rě) to provoke; to irritate 也就是说 (yě jiù shì shuō) in other words 丁 (Dīng) surname Ding 惊讶 (jīng yà) amazed; astonished 肿瘤 (zhǒng liú) tumor 核 (hé) pit; stone 得知 (dé zhī) to find out; to learn of 拳 (quán) fist; boxing 结局 (jié jú) conclusion; ending 创 (chuàng) variant of 创 竟 (jìng) unexpectedly 之所以 (zhī suǒ yǐ) (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P 醒来 (xǐng lái) to waken 致 (zhì) (bound form) fine; delicate; exquisite 烤 (kǎo) to roast; to bake 天使 (tiān shǐ) angel 老大 (lǎo dà) old age; very 怀孕 (huái yùn) pregnant; to have conceived 一阵 (yī zhèn) a burst; a fit 即便 (jí biàn) even if; even though 幕 (mù) curtain or screen 失踪 (shī zōng) to be missing 执法 (zhí fǎ) to enforce a law 监控 (jiān kòng) to monitor 抢劫 (qiǎng jié) to rob; looting 奇迹 (qí jì) miracle; miraculous 蛮 (mán) barbarian; bullying 🔑 钥匙 (yào shi) key 栋 (dòng) classifier for houses or buildings 引发 (yǐn fā) to lead to; to trigger 恐惧 (kǒng jù) to be frightened 砍 (kǎn) to chop; to cut down 完毕 (wán bì) to finish; to end 扯 (chě) to pull; to tear 监狱 (jiān yù) prison 孤单 (gū dān) lone; lonely 房地产 (fáng dì chǎn) real estate 能源 (néng yuán) energy; power source 持 (chí) to hold; to grasp 保障 (bǎo zhàng) to ensure; to guarantee 吼 (hǒu) to roar; to howl 🧃 汁 (zhī) juice 皆 (jiē) all; each and every 善 (shàn) good (virtuous) 当事人 (dāng shì rén) persons involved or implicated; party (to an affair) 🔓 开口 (kāi kǒu) to open one's mouth 温柔 (wēn róu) gentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to describe a girl or woman) 恶 (ě) used in 恶心 伴 (bàn) partner; companion; comrade; associate 抛 (pāo) to throw; to toss 注定 (zhù dìng) to foreordain 诉讼 (sù sòng) lawsuit 脖子 (bó zi) neck 🌙 夜晚 (yè wǎn) night 联邦 (lián bāng) federal; federation 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) board of directors 寂寞 (jì mò) lonely; lonesome 堂 (táng) (main) hall; large room for a specific purpose 人体 (rén tǐ) human body 桶 (tǒng) bucket; (trash) can 港 (Gǎng) Hong Kong (abbr. for 港) 寻 (xún) to search; to look for 豪华 (háo huá) luxurious 🌍 改革开放 (gǎi gé kāi fàng) to reform and open to the outside world 独 (dú) alone; independent 判决 (pàn jué) judgment (by a court of law) 粘 (nián) variant of 黏 荣誉 (róng yù) honor; credit 甩 (shuǎi) to throw; to fling 相对 (xiāng duì) relatively; opposite 基于 (jī yú) because of; on the basis of 感激 (gǎn jī) to be grateful 涂 (tú) to apply (paint etc) 乖 (guāi) (of a child) obedient, well-behaved 逮捕 (dài bǔ) to arrest; to apprehend 瞬间 (shùn jiān) in an instant 瓦 (wǎ) roof tile; abbr. for 特 杀手 (shā shǒu) killer; murderer 依 (yī) to depend on 轿车 (jiào chē) enclosed carriage for carrying passengers 审判 (shěn pàn) a trial; to try sb 财务 (cái wù) financial affairs 损伤 (sǔn shāng) to harm; to damage 标 (biāo) mark; sign 👰 娶 (qǔ) to take a wife 发型 (fà xíng) hairstyle; coiffure 折磨 (zhé mó) to torment; to torture 慈善 (cí shàn) benevolent; charitable 顺便 (shùn biàn) conveniently 贼 (zéi) thief; traitor 啦啦队 (lā lā duì) cheerleading squad 尚 (Shàng) surname Shang 授权 (shòu quán) to authorize 预算 (yù suàn) budget 冒险 (mào xiǎn) to take risks 行政 (xíng zhèng) administration 司法 (sī fǎ) judicial; (administration of) justice 宇宙 (yǔ zhòu) universe; cosmos 传奇 (chuán qí) legendary; fantasy saga 要不 (yào bù) otherwise; or else 呈现 (chéng xiàn) to appear; to emerge 无比 (wú bǐ) incomparable 评委 (píng wěi) evaluation committee; judging panel 不准 (bù zhǔn) not to allow 👧 少女 (shào nǚ) girl; young lady 免 (miǎn) to excuse sb 瞎 (xiā) blind; groundlessly 坑 (kēng) pit; depression; hollow 导弹 (dǎo dàn) (guided) missile 勋章 (xūn zhāng) medal; decoration 玫瑰 (méi guī) rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa rugosa) 🧠 头部 (tóu bù) head 挥 (huī) to wave; to brandish 回归 (huí guī) to return to 亦 (yì) also 绑架 (bǎng jià) to kidnap; to abduct 宗 (Zōng) surname Zong 诱惑 (yòu huò) to entice; to lure 实话 (shí huà) truth 😟 烦恼 (fán nǎo) to be worried 情人 (qíng rén) lover; sweetheart 趁 (chèn) to avail oneself of 嫉妒 (jí dù) to be jealous of; to envy 财政 (cái zhèng) finances (public) 迹象 (jì xiàng) sign; indication; mark; indicator 秩序 (zhì xù) order (orderly) 贱 (jiàn) inexpensive; lowly 兼 (jiān) double; twice 何时 (hé shí) when 签署 (qiān shǔ) to sign (an agreement) 欺骗 (qī piàn) to deceive; to cheat ❓ 质疑 (zhì yí) to call into question 🏙️ 都会 (dū huì) city; metropolis 攻 (gōng) to attack; to accuse 痕迹 (hén jì) vestige; mark 移植 (yí zhí) to transplant 🏢 事务所 (shì wù suǒ) office; firm 借口 (jiè kǒu) to use as an excuse 肾 (shèn) kidney 清晰 (qīng xī) clear; distinct 拯救 (zhěng jiù) to save; to rescue 崩溃 (bēng kuì) to collapse; to crumble; to fall apart 民众 (mín zhòng) the populace; the masses; the common people 穿越 (chuān yuè) to pass through 抛弃 (pāo qì) to abandon; to discard 临床 (lín chuáng) clinical 优雅 (yōu yǎ) grace; graceful 欲望 (yù wàng) desire; longing; appetite; craving 🌊 浪 (làng) wave; breaker 美味 (měi wèi) delicious; delicious food 狮子 (Shī zǐ) Leo (star sign) 议员 (yì yuán) member (of a legislative body) 邪恶 (xié è) sinister; vicious 应付 (yìng fu) to deal with 🛒 购 (gòu) to buy; to purchase 🌫️ 雾 (wù) fog; mist 💻 芯片 (xīn piàn) computer chip 惩罚 (chéng fá) penalty; punishment 附 (fù) variant of 附 事务 (shì wù) (political, economic etc) affairs 在意 (zài yì) to care about 驾 (Jià) surname Jia 讨 (tǎo) to invite; to provoke 生涯 (shēng yá) career; life (way in which sb lives) 熬 (āo) to boil; to simmer 🚚 货车 (huò chē) truck; van 拍卖 (pāi mài) to auction; auction sale 化妆 (huà zhuāng) to put on makeup 桩 (zhuāng) stump; stake 角落 (jiǎo luò) nook; corner 口味 (kǒu wèi) a person's preferences 姿势 (zī shì) posture; position 体系 (tǐ xì) system; setup 谨慎 (jǐn shèn) cautious; prudent 陌生 (mò shēng) strange; unfamiliar 穿过 (chuān guò) to pass through 车祸 (chē huò) traffic accident 脆弱 (cuì ruò) weak; frail 引擎 (yǐn qíng) engine (loanword) 👨 爹 (diē) dad 窝 (wō) nest; pit or hollow on the human body 🤷 肩膀 (jiān bǎng) shoulder 上场 (shàng chǎng) on stage; to go on stage 祈祷 (qí dǎo) to pray; to say one's prayers 羡慕 (xiàn mù) to envy; to admire 弥补 (mí bǔ) to complement 残 (cán) to destroy; to spoil 天生 (tiān shēng) nature; disposition 须 (xū) must; to have to 催 (cuī) to urge; to press 怪物 (guài wu) monster; freak 登陆 (dēng lù) to land; to come ashore 灵感 (líng gǎn) inspiration; insight 抹 (mā) to wipe 假装 (jiǎ zhuāng) to feign; to pretend 🦷 牙齿 (yá chǐ) tooth; dental 来临 (lái lín) to approach; to come closer 敬 (jìng) (bound form) respectful; to respect 别墅 (bié shù) villa 缝 (féng) to sew; to stitch 奖品 (jiǎng pǐn) award; prize 钻石 (zuàn shí) diamond 有意 (yǒu yì) to intend; intentionally 烫 (tàng) to scald; to burn (by scalding) 裸 (luǒ) variant of 裸 统治 (tǒng zhì) to rule (a country) 甜蜜 (tián mì) sweet; happy 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì) inconceivable (idiom); unimaginable 宁愿 (nìng yuàn) would rather ... (than ...) 拼命 (pīn mìng) to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it 免疫 (miǎn yì) immunity (to disease) 戒指 (jiè zhi) (finger) ring 骨折 (gǔ zhé) to suffer a fracture ✂️ 割 (gē) to cut; to cut apart 假设 (jiǎ shè) to suppose; to presume 保佑 (bǎo yòu) to bless and protect 切除 (qiē chú) to excise; to cut out (a tumor) 好笑 (hǎo xiào) laughable; funny; ridiculous 💪 手臂 (shǒu bì) arm; helper 逃避 (táo bì) to escape; to evade 级别 (jí bié) (military) rank 携带 (xié dài) to carry (on one's person) 聚集 (jù jí) to assemble; to gather 癌症 (ái zhèng) cancer 哎呀 (āi yā) interjection of wonder, shock or admiration 激励 (jī lì) to encourage 粒 (lì) grain; granule ⏰ 与此同时 (yǔ cǐ tóng shí) at the same time; meanwhile 无论如何 (wú lùn rú hé) whatever the case 定义 (dìng yì) definition; to define 图像 (tú xiàng) image; picture; graphic 逗 (dòu) to tease (playfully); to entice 飘 (piāo) variant of 飘 清除 (qīng chú) to clear away 挣扎 (zhēng zhá) to struggle 履行 (lǚ xíng) to fulfill (one's obligations) 捏 (niē) to hold between the thumb and fingers 扫描 (sǎo miáo) to scan 理念 (lǐ niàn) idea; concept 频率 (pín lǜ) frequency 报复 (bào fù) to make reprisals; to retaliate 纤维 (xiān wéi) fiber 🧑‍⚕️ 护理 (hù lǐ) to nurse; to tend and protect 采 (cǎi) to pick; to pluck 罐 (guàn) can; jar 提议 (tí yì) proposal; suggestion 众人 (zhòng rén) everyone 🌆 当晚 (dāng wǎn) on that evening 取决于 (qǔ jué yú) to hinge on; to be decided by 轮胎 (lún tāi) tire; pneumatic tire 铜 (tóng) copper (chemistry) 距 (jù) at a distance of 监管 (jiān guǎn) to oversee; to take charge of 劫 (jié) variant of 劫 谈论 (tán lùn) to discuss; to talk about 条例 (tiáo lì) regulations; rules; code of conduct; ordinances; statutes 监视 (jiān shì) to monitor; to keep a close watch over 🍯 蜜 (mì) honey 焦 (Jiāo) surname Jiao 麻 (má) variant of 麻 候选人 (hòu xuǎn rén) candidate 擅长 (shàn cháng) to be good at; to be expert in 绑 (bǎng) to tie; bind or fasten together 告知 (gào zhī) to inform 无辜 (wú gū) innocent; innocence 磅 (bàng) scale (instrument for weighing) 谎言 (huǎng yán) lie 背叛 (bèi pàn) to betray 声称 (shēng chēng) to claim; to state 帝国 (dì guó) empire; imperial 夸张 (kuā zhāng) to exaggerate 介入 (jiè rù) to intervene; to get involved 片子 (piān zi) film; movie 股份 (gǔ fèn) a share (in a company) 开工 (kāi gōng) to begin work (of a factory or engineering operation) 低调 (dī diào) low pitch; quiet (voice) 🚚 卡车 (kǎ chē) truck 效应 (xiào yìng) effect (scientific phenomenon) 优 (yōu) excellent; superior 筹 (chóu) chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket 辐射 (fú shè) radiation 功 (gōng) meritorious deed or service 🫃 趴 (pā) to lie on one's stomach 亲戚 (qīn qi) a relative (i.e. family relation) 到位 (dào wèi) to get to the intended location 涉嫌 (shè xián) to be a suspect (in a crime) 姜 (Jiāng) surname Jiang 治愈 (zhì yù) to cure; to restore to health 晃 (huǎng) variant of 晃 闷 (mēn) stuffy; shut indoors 戳 (chuō) to jab; to poke 曝光 (bào guāng) to expose (photography) 浑身 (hún shēn) all over; from head to foot 宪法 (xiàn fǎ) constitution (of a country) 钉 (dīng) nail; to follow closely 尽情 (jìn qíng) as much as one likes 🗣️ 讲述 (jiǎng shù) to talk about 防御 (fáng yù) defense; to defend 外表 (wài biǎo) external; outside 赛车 (sài chē) auto race; cycle race 人格 (rén gé) personality; integrity 腐败 (fǔ bài) corruption; to corrupt 杀害 (shā hài) to murder 忠诚 (zhōng chéng) devoted; loyal 发作 (fā zuò) to flare up; to break out 震撼 (zhèn hàn) to shake; to shock 鉴于 (jiàn yú) in view of; seeing that 魂 (hún) old variant of 魂 局势 (jú shì) situation; state (of affairs) 🏢 大厦 (dà shà) (used in the names of grand buildings such as 百老汇大厦 Broadway Mansions (in Shanghai) or 帝国大厦 Empire State Building etc) 隧道 (suì dào) tunnel 尚未 (shàng wèi) not yet; still not 抑制 (yì zhì) to inhibit; to keep down 精心 (jīng xīn) with utmost care 提名 (tí míng) to nominate 理性 (lǐ xìng) reason; rationality 耐 (nài) (bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand 鹰 (yīng) eagle; falcon 服用 (fú yòng) to take (medicine) 流氓 (liú máng) rogue; hoodlum 影像 (yǐng xiàng) image 略 (lu:è) brief; sketchy 竞选 (jìng xuǎn) to take part in an election 撤 (chè) to remove; to take away 着手 (zhuó shǒu) to put one's hand to it 指望 (zhǐ wàng) to count on; to hope for 使命 (shǐ mìng) mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself 议会 (yì huì) parliament; legislative assembly 交谈 (jiāo tán) to discuss; to converse 残忍 (cán rěn) cruel; mean 倒霉 (dǎo méi) to have bad luck 取代 (qǔ dài) to replace; to supersede 💪 胳膊 (gē bo) arm 模拟 (mó nǐ) imitation; to simulate 傻瓜 (shǎ guā) idiot; fool 追踪 (zhuī zōng) to follow a trail 致命 (zhì mìng) fatal; mortal 难怪 (nán guài) (it's) no wonder (that...) 正面 (zhèng miàn) front; obverse side 隔离 (gé lí) to separate; to isolate 人性 (rén xìng) human nature 毫不 (háo bù) hardly; not in the least 人选 (rén xuǎn) choice of person 美妙 (měi miào) beautiful; wonderful 歪 (wāi) askew; at a crooked angle 作风 (zuò fēng) style; style of work 出血 (chū xuè) to bleed; bleeding 情侣 (qíng lǚ) sweethearts; lovers 纯粹 (chún cuì) pure; unadulterated 缠 (chán) to wind around 废 (fèi) to abolish; to abandon 英镑 (Yīng bàng) pound sterling 押 (yā) to mortgage; to pawn 服务器 (fú wù qì) server (computer) 规矩 (guī ju) lit. compass and set square 困境 (kùn jìng) predicament; plight 短暂 (duǎn zàn) of short duration; brief; momentary 评审 (píng shěn) to appraise; to evaluate 🦌 鹿 (lù) deer 幢 (chuáng) banner 数据库 (shù jù kù) database 担 (dān) to undertake 出手 (chū shǒu) to dispose of 保姆 (bǎo mǔ) nanny; housekeeper 颁奖 (bān jiǎng) to confer an award 兹 (zī) now; here 虾 (há) used in 虾蟆 翘 (qiáo) outstanding; to raise 锁定 (suǒ dìng) to lock (a door) 地狱 (dì yù) hell; infernal 消 (xiāo) to diminish; to subside 举报 (jǔ bào) to report (malefactors to the police) 气息 (qì xī) breath; smell 潜在 (qián zài) hidden; potential 度假 (dù jià) to go on holidays 演绎 (yǎn yì) (of a story etc) to unfold 灌 (guàn) to irrigate; to pour 震 (zhèn) to shake; to vibrate 吻合 (wěn hé) to be a good fit 随机 (suí jī) according to the situation 生理 (shēng lǐ) physiology 拜托 (bài tuō) to request sb to do sth 滋味 (zī wèi) taste; flavor 脂肪 (zhī fáng) fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food) 丝毫 (sī háo) the slightest amount or degree 挖掘 (wā jué) to excavate; to dig 权威 (quán wēi) authority; authoritative 债务 (zhài wù) debt; liability 谱 (pǔ) chart; list 覆盖 (fù gài) to cover 永恒 (yǒng héng) eternal; everlasting 反击 (fǎn jī) to strike back 凡 (fán) ordinary; commonplace 气质 (qì zhì) temperament; personality traits 尊严 (zūn yán) dignity; sanctity 再度 (zài dù) once more; once again; one more time 下手 (xià shǒu) to start; to put one's hand to 见识 (jiàn shi) to gain first-hand knowledge of sth 宰 (zǎi) to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc) 交叉 (jiāo chā) to cross; to intersect 酒精 (jiǔ jīng) alcohol; ethanol CH3CH2OH 沾 (zhān) to moisten; to be infected by 限 (xiàn) to limit; to restrict 可笑 (kě xiào) funny; ridiculous 🐟 捞 (lāo) to fish up; to dredge up 顶级 (dǐng jí) top-notch; first-rate 动脉 (dòng mài) artery 蠢 (chǔn) variant of 蠢 多年来 (duō nián lái) for the past many years 凤凰 (Fèng huáng) Fenghuang County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture 州 🔓 睁 (zhēng) to open (one's eyes) 扩散 (kuò sàn) to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse 条款 (tiáo kuǎn) clause (of contract or law) 心思 (xīn si) mind; thoughts 贿赂 (huì lù) to bribe; a bribe 硬盘 (yìng pán) hard disk 无线 (wú xiàn) wireless 封锁 (fēng suǒ) to blockade; to seal off 命名 (mìng míng) to give a name to 部署 (bù shǔ) to dispose; to deploy 样本 (yàng běn) sample; specimen 赋予 (fù yǔ) to assign; to entrust (a task) 进程 (jìn chéng) course of events; process 氧 (yǎng) oxygen (chemistry) 见证 (jiàn zhèng) to be witness to 🩸 血压 (xuè yā) blood pressure 钩 (gōu) variant of 钩 盗 (dào) to steal; to rob 识别 (shí bié) to distinguish; to discern; to identify; to recognize 异性 (yì xìng) the opposite sex 颇 (Pō) surname Po; Taiwan pr. [Pǒ] 🔓 开枪 (kāi qiāng) to open fire 钢 (gāng) steel 溜 (liū) to slip away 🚜 农场 (nóng chǎng) farm 摇滚 (yáo gǔn) rock 'n' roll (music) 魔鬼 (mó guǐ) devil 陪伴 (péi bàn) to accompany 🔓 开启 (kāi qǐ) to open; to start 疯子 (fēng zi) madman; lunatic 底线 (dǐ xiàn) bottom line; the limit of what one is prepared to accept 摧毁 (cuī huǐ) to destroy; to wreck 拦 (lán) to block sb's path 🌏 国土 (guó tǔ) country's territory 槽 (cáo) trough; manger 相遇 (xiāng yù) to meet; to encounter 但愿 (dàn yuàn) if only (sth were possible) 温馨 (wēn xīn) comfort; soft and fragrant 视觉 (shì jué) sight; vision 封面 (fēng miàn) cover (of a publication) 🗣️ 辩护 (biàn hù) to speak in defense of 幸好 (xìng hǎo) fortunately 香水 (xiāng shuǐ) perfume; cologne 多余 (duō yú) superfluous; unnecessary 货物 (huò wù) goods; commodity 奥运会 (Aò yùn huì) abbr. for 奥林匹克运动会 走廊 (zǒu láng) corridor; aisle 人质 (rén zhì) hostage 嘴唇 (zuǐ chún) lip 🧑‍🏫 训 (xùn) to teach; to train 强制 (qiáng zhì) to force; to compel; to coerce 愚蠢 (yú chǔn) silly; stupid 盗窃 (dào qiè) to steal 设定 (shè dìng) to set; to set up 奔 (bēn) to hurry; to rush 自私 (zì sī) selfish; selfishness 凑 (còu) to gather together, pool or collect 警惕 (jǐng tì) to be on the alert 降临 (jiàng lín) to descend; to arrive ✂️ 截 (jié) to cut off (a length) 生死 (shēng sǐ) life or death 膝盖 (xī gài) knee; (Internet slang) to kneel down (in admiration) 狂欢 (kuáng huān) party; carousal 入侵 (rù qīn) to invade 乃 (nǎi) to be; thus 撕 (sī) to tear 笨蛋 (bèn dàn) fool; idiot 语气 (yǔ qì) tone; manner of speaking 极度 (jí dù) extremely 舱 (cāng) cabin; the hold of a ship or airplane 处置 (chǔ zhì) to handle; to take care of 思路 (sī lù) line of thought; way of thinking 念头 (niàn tou) thought; idea; intention 每当 (měi dāng) whenever; every time 皇后 (huáng hòu) empress; imperial consort 视线 (shì xiàn) line of sight 间谍 (jiàn dié) spy 首批 (shǒu pī) first batch 虚 (xū) emptiness; void 壳 (qiào) shell; carapace 罪犯 (zuì fàn) criminal 投降 (tóu xiáng) to surrender 巡逻 (xún luó) to patrol (police, army or navy) 煎 (jiān) to pan fry; to sauté 继 (jì) to continue; to follow after 疫苗 (yì miáo) vaccine 删 (shān) to delete 喉咙 (hóu lóng) the throat 身子 (shēn zi) body; pregnancy 邪 (xié) old variant of 邪 海岸 (hǎi àn) coastal; seacoast 军官 (jūn guān) officer (military) 隐瞒 (yǐn mán) to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject) 工会 (gōng huì) labor union; trade union 陈述 (chén shù) an assertion 地道 (dì dào) tunnel; causeway 精英 (jīng yīng) cream; elite 迈 (mài) to take a step 👩 外婆 (wài pó) (coll.) mother's mother 垫 (diàn) pad; cushion 席 (Xí) surname Xi 赞同 (zàn tóng) to approve of 确切 (què qiè) definite; exact 不惜 (bù xī) not stint; not spare 揭晓 (jiē xiǎo) to announce publicly 发誓 (fā shì) to vow; to pledge 永不 (yǒng bù) never; will never 安心 (ān xīn) at ease; to feel relieved 坏事 (huài shì) bad thing; misdeed 缩 (suō) to withdraw; to pull back 👗 婚纱 (hūn shā) wedding dress 困惑 (kùn huò) bewildered; perplexed 焦虑 (jiāo lǜ) anxious; worried 盛大 (shèng dà) grand; majestic 平民 (píng mín) ordinary people 空白 (kòng bái) blank space 🎁 天赋 (tiān fù) gift; innate skill 疗法 (liáo fǎ) therapy; treatment 故 (gù) happening; instance 无力 (wú lì) powerless; lacking strength 地步 (dì bù) stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved) 🚗 驾车 (jià chē) to drive a vehicle 顺着 (shùn zhe) to follow; following 伴随 (bàn suí) to accompany 扬 (Yáng) abbr. for 扬州 悲哀 (bēi āi) grieved; sorrowful 欢呼 (huān hū) to cheer for 阳性 (yáng xìng) positive; masculine 壮 (Zhuàng) Zhuang ethnic group of Guangxi, the PRC's second most numerous ethnic group 辞 (cí) old variant of 辞 预定 (yù dìng) to schedule in advance 审 (shěn) to examine; to investigate 📞 称呼 (chēng hu) to call; to address as 倒数 (dào shǔ) to count backwards (from 10 down to 0) 说道 (shuō dào) to state; to say (the quoted words) 屋顶 (wū dǐng) roof 临 (lín) to face; to overlook 指引 (zhǐ yǐn) to guide; to show 嘲笑 (cháo xiào) to jeer at; to deride 公积金 (gōng jī jīn) official reserves 罩 (zhào) cover; fish trap (basket) 新生 (xīn shēng) new; newborn 爵士 (jué shì) knight; Sir 留意 (liú yì) to be mindful 遥远 (yáo yuǎn) distant; remote 棉花 (mián hua) cotton 神圣 (shén shèng) divine; hallow 恶化 (è huà) to worsen 口气 (kǒu qì) tone of voice 捧 (pěng) to clasp; to cup the hands 指令 (zhǐ lìng) order; command 勾 (Gōu) surname Gou 出局 (chū jú) (of a batter) to be put out (in baseball); to be dismissed (in cricket) 贵族 (guì zú) lord; nobility 制服 (zhì fú) to subdue; to check 🎸 吉他 (jí tā) guitar (loanword) 癌 (ái) cancer; carcinoma 勉强 (miǎn qiǎng) to do with difficulty 证人 (zhèng rén) witness 🌍 大地 (dà dì) earth; mother earth 砖 (zhuān) variant of 砖 清新 (Qīng xīn) Qingxin county in Qingyuan 清远, Guangdong 征 (zhēng) journey; trip 注入 (zhù rù) to pour into 坦克 (tǎn kè) tank (military vehicle) (loanword) 📞 自称 (zì chēng) to call oneself 毁灭 (huǐ miè) to perish; to ruin 被捕 (bèi bǔ) to be arrested 乐意 (lè yì) to be willing to do sth 哭泣 (kū qì) to weep 筹码 (chóu mǎ) bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token 瞄准 (miáo zhǔn) to take aim at 脑海 (nǎo hǎi) the mind; the brain 水晶 (shuǐ jīng) crystal 双重 (shuāng chóng) double 有助于 (yǒu zhù yú) to contribute to 捅 (tǒng) to stab; to poke 掩饰 (yǎn shì) to cover up; to conceal 掩盖 (yǎn gài) to conceal; to hide behind 标签 (biāo qiān) label; tag 演习 (yǎn xí) maneuver; exercise 艾滋病 (ài zī bìng) AIDS (loanword) 陷阱 (xiàn jǐng) pitfall; snare 用力 (yòng lì) to exert oneself physically 胎 (tāi) fetus; classifier for litters (of puppies etc) 📱 来电 (lái diàn) incoming telephone call (or telegram) 筒 (tǒng) tube; cylinder 组建 (zǔ jiàn) to organize; to set up 制止 (zhì zhǐ) to curb; to put a stop to 货币 (huò bì) currency; monetary 华丽 (huá lì) gorgeous 激发 (jī fā) to arouse; to stimulate 遗忘 (yí wàng) to forget; to cease to think about (sb or sth) anymore 同伴 (tóng bàn) companion; comrade; fellow 积 (jī) to amass; to accumulate 不已 (bù yǐ) endlessly; incessantly 及其 (jí qí) (conjunction linking two nouns) and its ...; and their ...; and his ...; and her ... 准则 (zhǔn zé) norm; standard 报酬 (bào chou) reward; remuneration 可疑 (kě yí) suspicious; dubious 👧 丫头 (yā tou) girl; servant girl 搅 (jiǎo) to disturb; to annoy 极限 (jí xiàn) limit; extreme boundary 讽刺 (fěng cì) to satirize; to mock 赐 (cì) to confer; to bestow 星座 (xīng zuò) constellation 违背 (wéi bèi) to go against 工地 (gōng dì) construction site 呕吐 (ǒu tù) to vomit 周边 (zhōu biān) periphery; rim 糖尿病 (táng niào bìng) diabetes; diabetes mellitus 揍 (zòu) to hit; to beat (sb) 性命 (xìng mìng) life 糊涂 (hú tu) muddled; silly 主演 (zhǔ yǎn) to act the leading role (in a movie or a play) 同步 (tóng bù) synchronous; to synchronize 预料 (yù liào) to forecast; to anticipate 何必 (hé bì) there is no need 麻醉 (má zuì) anesthesia; to anesthetize; (fig.) to corrupt (sb's mind); to enervate; to numb the mind (to escape from harsh reality) 团伙 (tuán huǒ) (criminal) gang 共识 (gòng shí) common understanding 抵押 (dǐ yā) to provide (an asset) as security for a loan 首要 (shǒu yào) the most important 曲线 (qū xiàn) curve; curved line 伪装 (wěi zhuāng) to pretend to be (asleep etc) 喘 (chuǎn) to gasp; to pant 独家 (dú jiā) exclusive 恶劣 (è liè) vile; nasty 任意 (rèn yì) any; arbitrary 开除 (kāi chú) to expel (a member of an organization) 拽 (yè) to drag; to haul 忙碌 (máng lù) busy; bustling 陷 (xiàn) pitfall; trap 废话 (fèi huà) nonsense; rubbish 激光 (jī guāng) laser 抖 (dǒu) to tremble; to shake out ⏰ 时空 (shí kōng) time and place 损 (sǔn) to decrease; to lose 霜 (shuāng) frost; white powder or cream spread over a surface 流血 (liú xuè) to bleed; to shed blood 销量 (xiāo liàng) sales volume 八卦 (bā guà) the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易经 是非 (shì fēi) right and wrong 言论 (yán lùn) expression of opinion 🌶️ 辣椒 (là jiāo) hot pepper; chili 无敌 (wú dí) unequalled; without rival 罕见 (hǎn jiàn) rare; rarely seen 昏迷 (hūn mí) to lose consciousness 💼 运转 (yùn zhuǎn) to work; to operate 辉煌 (huī huáng) splendid; glorious 嫩 (nèn) young and tender 流浪 (liú làng) to drift about 沙滩 (shā tān) beach; sandy shore 手枪 (shǒu qiāng) pistol 感恩 (gǎn ēn) to be grateful 良心 (liáng xīn) conscience 火炬 (huǒ jù) (flaming) torch 友情 (yǒu qíng) friendly feelings 出卖 (chū mài) to offer for sale; to sell 发布会 (fā bù huì) news conference 梦幻 (mèng huàn) dream; illusion 🩸 鲜血 (xiān xuè) blood 魔术 (mó shù) magic 争吵 (zhēng chǎo) to quarrel; dispute 🧍 与众不同 (yǔ zhòng bù tóng) to stand out from the masses (idiom) 地毯 (dì tǎn) carpet; rug 🌙 深夜 (shēn yè) very late at night 透过 (tòu guò) to pass through 甜美 (tián měi) sweet; pleasant 雇 (gù) variant of 雇 受害人 (shòu hài rén) victim 发育 (fā yù) to develop; to mature 乐园 (lè yuán) paradise 吓人 (xià rén) to scare; scary 光芒 (guāng máng) rays of light 海滩 (hǎi tān) beach 额外 (é wài) extra; added 精确 (jīng què) accurate; precise 😀 面部 (miàn bù) face (body part) 压抑 (yā yì) to constrain or repress emotions 丢失 (diū shī) to lose; to misplace 伪造 (wěi zào) to forge; to fake 召集 (zhào jí) to convene; to gather 骚扰 (sāo rǎo) to disturb; to cause a commotion 花样 (huā yàng) pattern; way of doing sth 亲手 (qīn shǒu) personally; with one's own hands 激活 (jī huó) to activate 上诉 (shàng sù) to appeal (a judicial case) 未经 (wèi jīng) not having undergone 憋 (biē) to choke; to stifle 摊 (tān) to spread out 🌍 环球 (huán qiú) around the world 任命 (rèn mìng) to appoint; (job) appointment 轰 (hōng) explosion; bang 突发 (tū fā) to occur suddenly 🗺️ 地理 (dì lǐ) geography 无情 (wú qíng) pitiless; ruthless 为人 (wéi rén) to conduct oneself 翅膀 (chì bǎng) wing 开场 (kāi chǎng) to begin; to open 容忍 (róng rěn) to put up with 权益 (quán yì) rights; interests 散发 (sàn fā) to distribute 邀 (yāo) to invite; to request 防护 (fáng hù) to defend; to protect ⚽ 丸 (wán) ball; pellet 坚信 (jiān xìn) to believe firmly 折腾 (zhē teng) to toss from side to side (e.g. sleeplessly) 寻常 (xún cháng) usual; common 侮辱 (wǔ rǔ) to insult; to humiliate 项链 (xiàng liàn) necklace 🌅 一早 (yī zǎo) early in the morning 鼓舞 (gǔ wǔ) heartening (news) 兜 (dōu) pocket; bag 棍 (gùn) stick; rod 佩服 (pèi fú) to admire 许可证 (xǔ kě zhèng) license; authorization 致力于 (zhìlìyú) Dedicate 树立 (shù lì) to set up; to establish 扮 (bàn) to disguise oneself as 意图 (yì tú) intent; intention 火焰 (huǒ yàn) blaze; flame 妨碍 (fáng ài) to hinder; to obstruct 以免 (yǐ miǎn) in order to avoid 恶意 (è yì) malice; evil intention 盼 (pàn) to hope for; to long for 听话 (tīng huà) to do what one is told 🧑‍💼 上司 (shàng si) boss; superior 高贵 (gāo guì) grandeur; noble 荣幸 (róng xìng) honored (to have the privilege of ...) 🍯 蜂蜜 (fēng mì) honey 缓慢 (huǎn màn) slow 处境 (chǔ jìng) situation (of a person) 创伤 (chuāng shāng) wound; injury 🚶 行走 (xíng zǒu) to walk 哄 (hōng) roar of laughter (onom.) 说谎 (shuō huǎng) to lie; to tell an untruth 回想 (huí xiǎng) to recall; to recollect 祭 (Zhài) surname Zhai 警官 (jǐng guān) constable; police officer 幕后 (mù hòu) behind the scenes 沮丧 (jǔ sàng) dispirited; dejected 倒下 (dǎo xià) to collapse; to topple over 庞大 (páng dà) huge; enormous 极为 (jí wéi) extremely; exceedingly 🍬 糖果 (táng guǒ) candy 发掘 (fā jué) to excavate; to explore 储备 (chǔ bèi) reserves; to store up 液体 (yè tǐ) liquid 😳 害羞 (hài xiū) shy; embarrassed 占用 (zhàn yòng) to occupy 炖 (dùn) to stew 肝脏 (gān zàng) liver 盲目 (máng mù) blind; blindly 迟早 (chí zǎo) sooner or later 出自 (chū zì) to come from 谜 (mèi) see 谜儿, riddle 充 (chōng) sufficient; full 伴侣 (bàn lǚ) companion; mate 瞒 (mán) to conceal from 🚌 公车 (gōng chē) bus; abbr. for 公共汽车 书面 (shū miàn) in writing; written 步伐 (bù fá) pace; (measured) step 宽容 (kuān róng) lenient; tolerant 美人 (měi rén) beauty; belle 香烟 (xiāng yān) cigarette; smoke from burning incense 强行 (qiáng xíng) to do sth by force 🎭 剧院 (jù yuàn) theater 🦶 手脚 (shǒu jiǎo) hand and foot 有机 (yǒu jī) organic 普通人 (pǔ tōng rén) ordinary person 姿态 (zī tài) attitude; posture 响起 (xiǎng qǐ) (of a sound) to come forth 朝着 (cháo zhe) towards 社交 (shè jiāo) interaction; social contact 🚿 浴室 (yù shì) bathroom (room used for bathing) 通往 (tōng wǎng) to lead to 榜样 (bǎng yàng) example; model 随身 (suí shēn) to (carry) on one's person 幼稚 (yòu zhì) young; childish 后者 (hòu zhě) the latter 诈骗 (zhà piàn) to defraud; to swindle 尽头 (jìn tóu) end; extremity; limit 挽救 (wǎn jiù) to save; to remedy 扩张 (kuò zhāng) expansion; dilation 眼下 (yǎn xià) now; at present 剩余 (shèng yú) remainder; surplus 歧视 (qí shì) to discriminate against 放过 (fàng guò) to let off; to let slip by 润 (rùn) moist; glossy; sleek 无意 (wú yì) inadvertent; accidental 气味 (qì wèi) odor; scent 推测 (tuī cè) speculation; to conjecture 效力 (xiào lì) effectiveness 🤔 思念 (sī niàn) to think of; to long for 除此之外 (chú cǐ zhī wài) apart from this 刹车 (shā chē) to brake (when driving) 侵略 (qīn lu:è) to invade; invasion 腹部 (fù bù) abdomen; belly 宣称 (xuān chēng) to assert; to claim 威力 (wēi lì) might; formidable power 小区 (xiǎo qū) neighborhood 别说 (bié shuō) to say nothing of; not to mention; let alone 施工 (shī gōng) construction 勿 (wù) do not 激素 (jī sù) hormone 隆重 (lóng zhòng) grand; prosperous 破裂 (pò liè) to burst; to rupture 盛 (Shèng) surname Sheng 废物 (fèi wù) rubbish; waste material 迷失 (mí shī) to lose (one's bearings) 体制 (tǐ zhì) system; organization 守护 (shǒu hù) to guard; to protect 视野 (shì yě) field of view 委员 (wěi yuán) committee member 咳嗽 (ké sou) to cough 🤸 蹦 (bèng) to jump; to bounce 样品 (yàng pǐn) sample; specimen 关节 (guān jié) joint (physiology) 边界 (biān jiè) boundary; border 嫌疑 (xián yí) suspicion; to have suspicions 海盗 (hǎi dào) pirate 导师 (dǎo shī) tutor; teacher 往事 (wǎng shì) past events; former happenings 与否 (yǔ fǒu) whether or not (at the end of a phrase) 何况 (hé kuàng) let alone; to say nothing of 👂 倾听 (qīng tīng) to listen attentively 传闻 (chuán wén) rumor 简称 (jiǎn chēng) to be abbreviated to 发泄 (fā xiè) to give vent to (one's feelings) 预言 (yù yán) to predict; prophecy 失控 (shī kòng) to go out of control 噪音 (zào yīn) rumble; noise 删除 (shān chú) to delete; to cancel 妥协 (tuǒ xié) to compromise 枕头 (zhěn tou) pillow 🔓 瞪 (dèng) to open (one's eyes) wide 来回 (lái huí) to make a round trip 终结 (zhōng jié) end; conclusion 可恶 (kě wù) repulsive; vile 泡沫 (pào mò) foam; (soap) bubble 车厢 (chē xiāng) carriage 谴责 (qiǎn zé) to denounce; to condemn 论坛 (lùn tán) forum (for discussion) 力度 (lì dù) strength; vigor 分歧 (fēn qí) divergent; difference (of opinion, position); disagreement 目的地 (mù dì dì) destination (location) 失眠 (shī mián) to suffer from insomnia 烧烤 (shāo kǎo) barbecue; to roast 纠缠 (jiū chán) to be in a tangle 备用 (bèi yòng) reserve; spare 机密 (jī mì) secret; classified (information) 排练 (pái liàn) to rehearse; rehearsal 弱点 (ruò diǎn) weak point; failing 专注 (zhuān zhù) to focus; to concentrate; to give one's full attention 绳子 (shéng zi) cord; string; rope 剧情 (jù qíng) story line; plot 灿烂 (càn làn) to glitter; brilliant 损坏 (sǔn huài) to damage; to injure 才华 (cái huá) talent 自行 (zì xíng) voluntary; autonomous 验证 (yàn zhèng) to inspect and verify 拘留 (jū liú) to detain (a prisoner) 💧 水面 (shuǐ miàn) water surface 👩 孕妇 (yùn fù) pregnant woman 栏 (lán) fence; railing 传染 (chuán rǎn) to infect; contagious 怀着 (huáizhe) Be with 腔 (qiāng) (bound form) cavity 复合 (fù hé) (of people who were estranged) to be reconciled ✂️ 切断 (qiē duàn) to cut off; to sever 下场 (xià chǎng) to leave (the stage, an exam room, the playing field etc) 匹配 (pǐ pèi) to mate or marry 😌 傲 (ào) proud; arrogant 介意 (jiè yì) to care about 🔢 编号 (biān hào) to number; numbering 一体 (yī tǐ) an integral whole 求助 (qiú zhù) to request help 原地 (yuán dì) (in) the original place 辩 (biàn) to dispute; to debate 蛋白质 (dàn bái zhì) protein 巧合 (qiǎo hé) coincidence; coincidental 古怪 (gǔ guài) strange; weird 🪨 岩石 (yán shí) rock 裹 (guǒ) to wrap around 克隆 (kè lóng) clone (loanword) 皱 (zhòu) to wrinkle; wrinkled 豹 (bào) leopard; panther 进度 (jìn dù) rate of progress 流泪 (liú lèi) to shed tears 精致 (jīng zhì) delicate; fine 直至 (zhí zhì) lasting until 出身 (chū shēn) to be born of 柔软 (róu ruǎn) soft 何处 (hé chù) whence; where 头号 (tóu hào) first rate; top rank 王国 (wáng guó) kingdom; realm 墨 (Mò) surname Mo; abbr. for 哥, Mexico 丢掉 (diū diào) to lose; to throw away 动静 (dòng jìng) (detectable) movement 授予 (shòu yǔ) to award; to confer 赴 (fù) to go; to visit (e.g. another country) 下令 (xià lìng) to give an order 直觉 (zhí jué) intuition 诊所 (zhěn suǒ) clinic 掐 (qiā) to pick (flowers) 前线 (qián xiàn) front line; military front 运营 (yùn yíng) to be in operation 忠实 (zhōng shí) faithful 亲近 (qīn jìn) intimate; to get close to 保管 (bǎo guǎn) to hold in safekeeping 卡片 (kǎ piàn) card 视力 (shì lì) vision; eyesight 延 (Yán) surname Yan 缓 (huǎn) slow; unhurried 坦白 (tǎn bái) honest; forthcoming 社会主义 (shè huì zhǔ yì) socialism 掩护 (yǎn hù) to screen; to shield 🧒 胎儿 (tāi ér) unborn child 虐待 (nu:è dài) to mistreat; to maltreat 心目 (xīn mù) mind 宣言 (xuān yán) declaration; manifesto 滑雪 (huá xuě) to ski; skiing 胃口 (wèi kǒu) appetite; liking 瘾 (yǐn) addiction; craving 窒息 (zhì xī) to choke; to stifle 负面 (fù miàn) negative; the negative side 漆 (qī) paint; lacquer 熏 (xūn) to smoke; to fumigate 赞美 (zàn měi) to admire; to praise 虚假 (xū jiǎ) false; phony 永久 (yǒng jiǔ) everlasting; perpetual 采集 (cǎi jí) to gather; to collect 伸手 (shēn shǒu) to reach out with one's hand 一瞬间 (yī shùn jiān) split second 种族 (zhǒng zú) race; ethnicity 扭曲 (niǔ qū) to twist; to warp 生态 (shēng tài) ecology 人情 (rén qíng) human emotions 民办 (mín bàn) run by the local people ✍️ 编剧 (biān jù) to write a play 痒 (yǎng) variant of 痒 处方 (chǔ fāng) medical prescription 🏃 碰上 (pèng shàng) to run into; to come upon 安定 (Ān dìng) Anting township in Tainan county 台南县, Taiwan 默契 (mò qì) tacit understanding 续 (xù) to continue; to replenish 礼服 (lǐ fú) ceremonial robe 舔 (tiǎn) to lick; to lap 崭新 (zhǎn xīn) brand new 叠 (dié) variant of 叠 耗 (hào) to waste; to spend 一线 (yī xiàn) front line 智商 (zhì shāng) IQ (intelligence quotient) 漫 (màn) free; unrestrained 片段 (piàn duàn) fragment (of speech etc) 躲避 (duǒ bì) to hide; to evade 疲劳 (pí láo) fatigue; wearily 骗人 (piàn rén) to cheat sb; a scam 温泉 (Wēn quán) Arishang Nahiyisi or Wenquan county in Börtala Mongol autonomous prefecture 博尔塔拉蒙古自治州, Xinjiang 副作用 (fù zuò yòng) side effect 目录 (mù lù) catalog; table of contents 追逐 (zhuī zhú) to chase; to pursue vigorously 涌 (chōng) (used in place names) 耽误 (dān wu) to delay; to hold up 淋 (lín) to sprinkle; to drip 归来 (guī lái) to return; to come back 奴隶 (nú lì) slave 🌈 彩虹 (cǎi hóng) rainbow 上方 (shàng fāng) place above (it) 后退 (hòu tuì) to recoil; to draw back 卧 (wò) to lie; to crouch 争执 (zhēng zhí) to dispute; to disagree 集会 (jí huì) to gather; assembly 剧组 (jù zǔ) cast and crew 无知 (wú zhī) ignorant; ignorance 剥夺 (bō duó) to deprive; to expropriate 橡胶 (xiàng jiāo) rubber; caoutchouc 万分 (wàn fēn) very much; extremely 指向 (zhǐ xiàng) to point towards 私下 (sī xià) in private 协定 (xié dìng) agreement; accord 旗帜 (qí zhì) ensign; flag 水准 (shuǐ zhǔn) level (of achievement etc) 纯洁 (chún jié) pure; clean and honest 柜台 (guì tái) variant of 柜台 揭露 (jiē lù) to expose; to unmask 吩咐 (fēn fù) to tell; to instruct 物体 (wù tǐ) object; body; substance 🏢 职员 (zhí yuán) office worker 导航 (dǎo háng) navigation 强劲 (qiáng jìng) strong; powerful 挽回 (wǎn huí) to retrieve; to redeem 剥 (bāo) to peel; to skin 旅途 (lǚ tú) journey; trip 庆幸 (qìng xìng) to rejoice; to be glad 三角 (sān jiǎo) triangle 条约 (tiáo yuē) treaty; pact 享 (xiǎng) to enjoy; to benefit 本能 (běn néng) instinct 塑造 (sù zào) to model; to mold 恐慌 (kǒng huāng) panic; panicky 旺 (wàng) prosperous; flourishing 连锁 (lián suǒ) to interlock 轻微 (qīng wēi) slight; light 😢 伤感 (shāng gǎn) sad; emotional 疲惫 (pí bèi) beaten; exhausted 拧 (níng) to pinch; wring 莫名其妙 (mò míng qí miào) (idiom) baffling; bizarre; without rhyme or reason; inexplicable 廉价 (lián jià) cheaply-priced 束缚 (shù fù) to bind; to restrict 一大早 (yī dà zǎo) at dawn; at first light 撞击 (zhuàng jī) to strike; to hit 垮 (kuǎ) to collapse (lit. or fig.) 当真 (dàng zhēn) to take seriously 复活 (fù huó) to revive; (lit. and fig.) to come back to life 心爱 (xīn ài) beloved 怪不得 (guài bu de) no wonder!; so that's why! 体温 (tǐ wēn) (body) temperature 突击 (tū jī) sudden and violent attack 棋 (qí) variant of 棋 🧀 芝士 (zhī shì) cheese (loanword) 蔓延 (màn yán) to extend; to spread 巨人 (jù rén) giant 设法 (shè fǎ) to try; to make an attempt 强硬 (qiáng yìng) tough; unyielding 心意 (xīn yì) intention; regard; kindly feelings 道具 (dào jù) prop (theater) 碳 (tàn) carbon (chemistry) 不妨 (bù fáng) there is no harm in 有益 (yǒu yì) useful; beneficial 靴子 (xuē zi) boots 辅导 (fǔ dǎo) to give guidance 终究 (zhōng jiū) in the end; after all is said and done 会面 (huì miàn) to meet with 失落 (shī luò) to lose (sth) 急需 (jí xū) to urgently need 🏢 建筑物 (jiàn zhù wù) building; structure 解脱 (jiě tuō) to untie; to free 受益 (shòu yì) to benefit from 旅程 (lǚ chéng) journey; trip 小人 (xiǎo rén) person of low social status (old) 表决 (biǎo jué) to decide by vote 享有 (xiǎng yǒu) to enjoy (rights, privileges etc) 阻挡 (zǔ dǎng) to stop; to resist 疑惑 (yí huò) to doubt; to distrust 😡 仇恨 (chóu hèn) to hate; hatred 后备 (hòu bèi) reserve; backup 凭借 (píng jiè) to rely on; to depend on 开支 (kāi zhī) expenditures 擅自 (shàn zì) without permission 浏览 (liú lǎn) to skim over 目睹 (mù dǔ) to witness; to see at first hand 手腕 (shǒu wàn) wrist; trickery 税收 (shuì shōu) taxation 清单 (qīng dān) list of items 明智 (míng zhì) sensible; wise 铅 (qiān) old variant of 铅 非凡 (fēi fán) out of the ordinary 刊登 (kān dēng) to carry a story 泄露 (xiè lù) to leak (information); to divulge 拖延 (tuō yán) to delay; to put off 文物 (wén wù) cultural relic 诱人 (yòu rén) attractive; alluring; captivating 鹅 (é) variant of 鹅 仇 (Qiú) surname Qiu 昂贵 (áng guì) expensive; costly 橘子 (jú zi) tangerine 冷漠 (lěng mò) cold and detached towards sb 忘掉 (wàng diào) to forget 卡通 (kǎ tōng) cartoon (loanword) 圈子 (quān zi) circle; ring 🌍 天地 (tiān dì) heaven and earth 厌倦 (yàn juàn) to be weary of; to be fed up with; to be bored with 饶 (Ráo) surname Rao 手册 (shǒu cè) manual; handbook 进出 (jìn chū) to enter or exit 体贴 (tǐ tiē) considerate (of other people's needs) 生效 (shēng xiào) to take effect 服饰 (fú shì) apparel; clothing and personal adornment 浇 (jiāo) to pour liquid 垂 (chuí) to hang (down) 退役 (tuì yì) (of military personnel or athletes) to retire 兑现 (duì xiàn) (of a check etc) to cash 🧴 肌肤 (jī fū) skin; flesh 步骤 (bù zhòu) procedure; step 订单 (dìng dān) (purchase) order 拳头 (quán tou) fist; clenched fist 遵循 (zūn xún) to follow; to abide by; to comply with 远程 (yuǎn chéng) remote; long distance 抗生素 (kàng shēng sù) antibiotic 下属 (xià shǔ) subordinate; underling 人事 (rén shì) personnel; human resources 当今 (dāng jīn) current; present 🏠 出版社 (chū bǎn shè) publishing house 可行 (kě xíng) feasible 😄 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) happy; joyous 大气 (dà qì) atmosphere (surrounding the earth) 引用 (yǐn yòng) to quote; to cite 查明 (chá míng) to investigate and find out 一手 (yī shǒu) a skill; mastery of a trade 怪异 (guài yì) monstrous; strange 认证 (rèn zhèng) to authenticate 作弊 (zuò bì) to practice fraud 🕯️ 蜡烛 (là zhú) candle 惊奇 (jīng qí) to be amazed 可悲 (kě bēi) lamentable 精神病 (jīng shén bìng) mental disorder 从来不 (cóng lái bù) never 和尚 (hé shang) Buddhist monk 👮 警车 (jǐng chē) police car 扛 (gāng) to raise aloft with both hands 出示 (chū shì) to show; to take out and show to others 偿还 (cháng huán) to repay; to reimburse 验 (yàn) variant of 验 炫耀 (xuàn yào) dazzling; to show off 人身 (rén shēn) person; personal 一旁 (yī páng) aside; to the side of 停电 (tíng diàn) to have a power failure 后台 (hòu tái) backstage area 打招呼 (dǎ zhāo hu) to greet sb by word or action 改编 (gǎi biān) to adapt; to rearrange 啃 (kěn) to gnaw; to nibble 吸取 (xī qǔ) to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc) 帐篷 (zhàng peng) tent 低估 (dī gū) to underestimate; to underrate 话语 (huà yǔ) words; speech 偏偏 (piān piān) (indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately 🏪 股市 (gǔ shì) stock market 上映 (shàng yìng) to screen; to show (a movie) 统统 (tǒng tǒng) totally 主编 (zhǔ biān) editor in chief 要命 (yào mìng) to cause sb's death 至关重要 (zhì guān zhòng yào) extremely important 颤抖 (chàn dǒu) to shudder; to shiver 打倒 (dǎ dǎo) to overthrow 充实 (chōng shí) rich; full 董事 (dǒng shì) board member 解剖 (jiě pōu) to dissect (an animal) 风情 (fēng qíng) mien; bearing 雕塑 (diāo sù) a statue; a Buddhist image 同类 (tóng lèi) similar; same type 国防 (guó fáng) national defense 搜查 (sōu chá) to search 核武器 (hé wǔ qì) nuclear weapon 着想 (zhuó xiǎng) to give thought (to others) 颁发 (bān fā) to issue; to promulgate 身心 (shēn xīn) body and mind 腾 (téng) (bound form) to gallop; to prance 夸 (kuā) used in 克 干燥 (gān zào) to dry (of weather, paint, cement etc) 📞 呼吁 (hū yù) to call on (sb to do sth) 铝 (lǚ) aluminum (chemistry) 堕落 (duò luò) to degrade; to degenerate 解救 (jiě jiù) to rescue; to help out of difficulties 妥 (tuǒ) suitable; adequate 几率 (jī lǜ) probability; odds 嗓子 (sǎng zi) throat; voice 歹徒 (dǎi tú) evildoer; malefactor 野蛮 (yě mán) barbarous; uncivilized 🔓 敞开 (chǎng kāi) to open wide 全程 (quán chéng) the whole distance 认知 (rèn zhī) cognition; cognitive 代理人 (dài lǐ rén) agent ⭐ 巨星 (jù xīng) (astronomy) giant star 名声 (míng shēng) reputation 挪 (nuó) to shift; to move 丑闻 (chǒu wén) scandal 卸 (xiè) to unload; to unhitch 潜艇 (qián tǐng) submarine 公关 (gōng guān) public relations 以至于 (yǐ zhì yú) down to; up to 氛围 (fēn wéi) ambience; atmosphere 业绩 (yè jì) achievement; accomplishment 求婚 (qiú hūn) to propose marriage 指南 (zhǐ nán) to guide; guidebook 融 (róng) to melt; to thaw 信赖 (xìn lài) to trust; to have confidence in 澄清 (chéng qīng) clear (of liquid) 裂缝 (liè fèng) crack; crevice 外星人 (wài xīng rén) space alien; extraterrestrial 上空 (shàng kōng) overhead; in the sky 境界 (jìng jiè) boundary; state 救护车 (jiù hù chē) ambulance 伤痕 (shāng hén) scar; bruise 生育 (shēng yù) to bear; to give birth 泄漏 (xiè lòu) (of a liquid or gas) to leak 劈 (pī) to hack; to chop 🐝 蜜蜂 (mì fēng) bee; honeybee 🏋️ 行使 (xíng shǐ) to exercise (a right etc) 早日 (zǎo rì) soon; at an early date 品尝 (pǐn cháng) to taste a small amount 动用 (dòng yòng) to utilize; to put sth to use 粉碎 (fěn suì) to crush; to smash; to shatter 撒谎 (sā huǎng) to tell lies 忧郁 (yōu yù) sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected 虚拟 (xū nǐ) to imagine; to make up 掀起 (xiān qǐ) to lift; to raise (a lid etc) 界限 (jiè xiàn) boundary 前所未有 (qián suǒ wèi yǒu) unprecedented 品位 (pǐn wèi) rank; grade 少见 (shǎo jiàn) rare; seldom seen 旋律 (xuán lǜ) melody 固执 (gù zhí) obstinate; stubborn 🎨 借助 (jiè zhù) to draw support from 刻意 (kè yì) intentionally; deliberately; purposely 🧼 淘 (táo) to wash; to clean out 源头 (yuán tóu) source; fountainhead ⏰ 一度 (yī dù) for a time; at one time 察觉 (chá jué) to sense; to perceive 宁可 (nìng kě) preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...) 侧面 (cè miàn) lateral side ⚪ 萝卜 (luó bo) radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. white radish 白萝卜 内阁 (nèi gé) (government) cabinet 局部 (jú bù) part; local 黑客 (hēi kè) hacker (computing) (loanword) 渗透 (shèn tòu) (lit. and fig.) to permeate 迎 (yíng) to welcome; to meet 💳 付费 (fù fèi) to pay; to cover the costs 塌 (tā) to collapse; to droop 俗 (sú) custom; convention 裁决 (cái jué) ruling; adjudication 运送 (yùn sòng) to transport 使者 (shǐ zhě) emissary; envoy 打仗 (dǎ zhàng) to fight a battle 龟 (guī) tortoise; turtle 决议 (jué yì) a resolution 期盼 (qī pàn) to expect; to await 把手 (bǎ shǒu) to shake hands 余 (Yú) surname Yu 过错 (guò cuò) mistake; fault 软弱 (ruǎn ruò) weak; feeble 和解 (hé jiě) to settle (a dispute out of court) 抑郁 (yì yù) depressed; despondent; gloomy 📰 报社 (bào shè) newspaper (i.e. a company) 解散 (jiě sàn) to dissolve; to disband 筹备 (chóu bèi) preparations 装扮 (zhuāng bàn) to decorate; to adorn 良 (liáng) good; very 结尾 (jié wěi) ending; coda 严密 (yán mì) strict; tight (organization, surveillance etc) 排斥 (pái chì) to reject; to exclude 长相 (zhǎng xiàng) appearance; looks 报仇 (bào chóu) to take revenge 收缩 (shōu suō) to pull back 帖子 (tiě zi) card; invitation 🐟 钓鱼 (diào yú) to fish (with line and hook) 嚼 (jiáo) to chew; also pr. [jué] 牌照 (pái zhào) (business) license 搜寻 (sōu xún) to search; to look for 抚养 (fǔ yǎng) to foster; to bring up 打交道 (dǎ jiāo dào) to come into contact with 万能 (wàn néng) omnipotent; all-purpose 兼职 (jiān zhí) to hold concurrent posts ❤️ 宠 (chǒng) to love; to pamper 较量 (jiào liàng) to pit oneself against sb 谣言 (yáo yán) rumor 重返 (chóng fǎn) to return to 非得 (fēi děi) (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must 🎉 过节 (guò jié) to celebrate a festival 好感 (hǎo gǎn) good opinion 搜集 (sōu jí) to gather; to collect 探测 (tàn cè) to probe; to survey 位子 (wèi zi) place; seat 演戏 (yǎn xì) to put on a play 零件 (líng jiàn) part; component 夺冠 (duó guàn) to seize the crown 自尊 (zì zūn) self-respect 瘫痪 (tān huàn) paralysis; be paralyzed (body, transportation, etc) 雇佣 (gù yōng) to employ; to hire 逮 (dǎi) (coll.) to catch 上报 (shàng bào) to report to one's superiors 低下 (dī xià) low status; lowly 大臣 (dà chén) chancellor (of a monarchy) 迫使 (pò shǐ) to force; to compel 阴性 (yīn xìng) negative; feminine 钙 (gài) calcium (chemistry) 高尔夫球 (gāo ěr fū qiú) golf; golf ball 招待 (zhāo dài) to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers) 敷 (fū) to spread; to lay out 欣慰 (xīn wèi) to be gratified 俊 (jùn) old variant of 俊 末日 (Mò rì) Judgment Day (in Christian eschatology) 鄙视 (bǐ shì) to despise; to disdain 元首 (yuán shǒu) head of state 纱 (shā) cotton yarn; muslin 阶级 (jiē jí) (social) class 头晕 (tóu yūn) dizzy 中途 (zhōng tú) midway 映 (yìng) to reflect (light) 独一无二 (dú yī wú èr) unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled 经受 (jīng shòu) to undergo (hardship) 亮相 (liàng xiàng) to strike a pose (Chinese opera) 👍 懒得 (lǎn dé) not to feel like (doing sth); disinclined to 少量 (shǎo liàng) a smidgen; a little bit 捐献 (juān xiàn) to donate; to contribute 接手 (jiē shǒu) to take over (duties etc) 即可 (jí kě) equivalent to 就可以 小品 (xiǎo pǐn) short, simple literary or artistic creation 线条 (xiàn tiáo) line (in drawing, calligraphy etc) 栽 (zāi) to plant; to grow 取胜 (qǔ shèng) to score a victory 遗体 (yí tǐ) remains (of a dead person) 入选 (rù xuǎn) to be included among those selected for 残留 (cán liú) to remain; to be left over 震动 (zhèn dòng) to shake; to vibrate 角逐 (jué zhú) to tussle; to contend 特权 (tè quán) prerogative; privilege 可不是 (kě bu shì) that's just the way it is 密度 (mì dù) density; thickness 巨额 (jù é) large sum (of money) 口水 (kǒu shuǐ) saliva 热带 (rè dài) the tropics; tropical 发光 (fā guāng) to emit light; to shine; to glow; to glisten; to be luminous 遮 (zhē) to cover up (a shortcoming) 扒 (bā) to peel; to skin 🍄 蘑菇 (mó gu) mushroom; to pester 飞往 (fēi wǎng) Go to 向往 (xiàng wǎng) to yearn for 时髦 (shí máo) in vogue; fashionable 音响 (yīn xiǎng) sound; acoustics 急性 (jí xìng) acute 📄 钞票 (chāo piào) paper money; a bill (e.g. 100 yuan) 虽说 (suī shuō) though; although 🌤️ 风云 (fēng yún) weather; unstable situation 徘徊 (pái huái) to pace back and forth 拥挤 (yōng jǐ) crowded; to throng 显现 (xiǎn xiàn) appearance; to appear 雇员 (gù yuán) employee 净化 (jìng huà) to purify 马桶 (mǎ tǒng) chamber pot; wooden pan used as toilet 演示 (yǎn shì) to demonstrate 迷惑 (mí huo) to puzzle; to confuse 黎明 (lí míng) dawn; daybreak 步入 (bù rù) to step into 屠杀 (tú shā) to massacre; to slaughter 琢磨 (zhuó mó) to carve and polish (jade) 致敬 (zhì jìng) to salute; to pay one's respects to 表态 (biǎo tài) to declare one's position 心声 (xīn shēng) thoughts; feelings 预见 (yù jiàn) to foresee; to predict 双胞胎 (shuāng bāo tāi) twin 殴打 (ōu dǎ) to beat up; to come to blows 支票 (zhī piào) check (bank) 领土 (lǐng tǔ) territory 生前 (shēng qián) (of a deceased) during one's life 窄 (zhǎi) narrow; narrow-minded 📤 反馈 (fǎn kuì) to send back information 下落 (xià luò) whereabouts; to drop 无能为力 (wú néng wéi lì) impotent (idiom) 点心 (diǎn xin) light refreshments 👩 老人家 (lǎo rén jiā) polite term for old woman or man 比喻 (bǐ yù) to compare; to liken to 🤸 跳跃 (tiào yuè) to jump; to leap 挫折 (cuò zhé) setback; reverse 坠 (zhuì) to fall; to drop 本性 (běn xìng) natural instincts 相识 (xiāng shí) to get to know each other 不可避免 (bù kě bì miǎn) unavoidably 惯例 (guàn lì) convention; usual practice 💰 储蓄 (chǔ xù) to deposit money 必定 (bì dìng) to be bound to 事宜 (shì yí) matters; arrangements 弦 (xián) bow string; string of musical instrument 看重 (kàn zhòng) to regard as important; to value 迫不及待 (pò bù jí dài) impatient (idiom); in a hurry 囚犯 (qiú fàn) prisoner; convict 虚伪 (xū wěi) false; hypocritical 分泌 (fēn mì) to secrete; secretion 予以 (yǔ yǐ) to give; to impose 触摸 (chù mō) to touch 👍 好比 (hǎo bǐ) to be just like; can be compared to 起步 (qǐ bù) to set out; to set in motion 后代 (hòu dài) descendant; progeny 余地 (yú dì) margin; leeway 修正 (xiū zhèng) to revise; to amend 好心 (hǎo xīn) kindness; good intentions 制品 (zhì pǐn) products; goods 欺诈 (qī zhà) to cheat 扭转 (niǔ zhuǎn) to reverse; to turn around (an undesirable situation) 狂热 (kuáng rè) zealotry; fanatical 🪙 硬币 (yìng bì) coin 未成年人 (wèi chéng nián rén) minor (i.e. person under 18) 压制 (yā zhì) to suppress; to inhibit 香味 (xiāng wèi) fragrance; bouquet 窜 (cuàn) to flee; to scuttle 前任 (qián rèn) predecessor; ex- 内涵 (nèi hán) meaningful content 沙龙 (shā lóng) salon (loanword) 起初 (qǐ chū) originally; at first 备受 (bèi shòu) to fully experience (good or bad) 头顶 (tóu dǐng) top of the head 住处 (zhù chù) residence; dwelling 推翻 (tuī fān) to overthrow 弹性 (tán xìng) flexibility; elasticity 疏散 (shū sàn) to scatter; to disperse 境内 (jìng nèi) within the borders 富裕 (Fù yù) Fuyu county in Qiqihar 齐齐哈尔, Heilongjiang 成年 (chéng nián) to grow to adulthood 日益 (rì yì) day by day; more and more 庆典 (qìng diǎn) celebration 光彩 (guāng cǎi) luster; splendor 造就 (zào jiù) to bring up; to train 🌳 株 (zhū) tree trunk; stump (tree root) 隐形 (yǐn xíng) invisible 大局 (dà jú) overall situation 人手 (rén shǒu) manpower; staff 暂 (zàn) temporary; Taiwan pr. [zhàn] 不适 (bù shì) unwell; indisposed 滥用 (làn yòng) to misuse; to abuse 冻结 (dòng jié) to freeze (water etc) 概率 (gài lǜ) probability (math.) 愈合 (yù hé) (of a wound) to heal 草坪 (cǎo píng) lawn 营造 (yíng zào) to build (housing) 越过 (yuè guò) to cross over 迷路 (mí lù) to lose the way 稍后 (shāo hòu) in a little while 丢人 (diū rén) to lose face 怀里 (huái lǐ) embrace; bosom 挠 (náo) to scratch; to thwart 落地 (luò dì) to fall to the ground 公务 (gōng wù) official business 💳 来访 (lái fǎng) to pay a visit 穆斯林 (Mù sī lín) Muslim 口音 (kǒu yīn) oral speech sounds (linguistics) 稀 (xī) rare; uncommon 乱七八糟 (luàn qī bā zāo) (idiom) chaotic; in disorder; muddled 贫穷 (pín qióng) poor; impoverished 外形 (wài xíng) figure; shape 肥胖 (féi pàng) fat; obese 判处 (pàn chǔ) to sentence; to condemn 英俊 (yīng jùn) handsome 行列 (háng liè) formation; array 变异 (biàn yì) variation 电线 (diàn xiàn) wire; power cord 持久 (chí jiǔ) lasting; enduring 麻痹 (má bì) paralysis; palsy 制裁 (zhì cái) to punish; punishment 日程 (rì chéng) schedule; itinerary 招募 (zhāo mù) to recruit; to enlist 称作 (chēng zuò) to be called; to be known as 预感 (yù gǎn) to have a premonition 绅士 (shēn shì) gentleman 引领 (yǐn lǐng) to crane one's neck 🔓 开张 (kāi zhāng) to open a business 抗拒 (kàng jù) to resist; to defy 评判 (píng pàn) to judge (a competition) 不堪 (bù kān) cannot bear; cannot stand 别扭 (biè niu) awkward; difficult 大片 (dà piàn) wide expanse 轰炸 (hōng zhà) to bomb; to bombard 融化 (róng huà) to melt; to thaw ☕ 盏 (zhǎn) a small cup; classifier for lamps 款式 (kuǎn shì) pattern; style 揉 (róu) to knead; to massage 感性 (gǎn xìng) perception; perceptual 流程 (liú chéng) course; stream 探险 (tàn xiǎn) to explore; to go on an expedition 在线 (zài xiàn) online 完蛋 (wán dàn) (coll.) to be done for 🏞️ 河流 (hé liú) river 📞 呼唤 (hū huàn) to call out (a name etc) 主力 (zhǔ lì) main force; main strength of an army 盈利 (yíng lì) profit; gain 书籍 (shū jí) books; works 上述 (shàng shù) aforementioned 顶尖 (dǐng jiān) peak; apex 放置 (fàng zhì) to put 选民 (xuǎn mín) voter; constituency 碰撞 (pèng zhuàng) to collide; collision 入手 (rù shǒu) to begin (with ...) (typically used in a structure such as 从 + {noun} + 手: "to begin with {noun}; to take {noun} as one's starting point") 录制 (lù zhì) to record (video or audio) 确信 (què xìn) to be convinced 销毁 (xiāo huǐ) to destroy (by melting or burning) 况且 (kuàng qiě) moreover; besides 🦈 鲨鱼 (shā yú) shark 车间 (chē jiān) workshop 丰厚 (fēng hòu) generous; ample 口径 (kǒu jìng) bore; caliber; diameter; aperture 访谈 (fǎng tán) to visit and discuss 通告 (tōng gào) to announce; to give notice 资本主义 (zī běn zhǔ yì) capitalism 💳 付款 (fù kuǎn) to pay a sum of money 忍耐 (rěn nài) to endure; to bear with 🔪 削 (xiāo) to peel with a knife 铲 (chǎn) to level off ☕ 奖杯 (jiǎng bēi) trophy cup 破碎 (pò suì) to smash to pieces 除去 (chú qù) to eliminate 恐龙 (kǒng lóng) dinosaur; (old) (slang) ugly person 土壤 (tǔ rǎng) soil 🌙 通宵 (tōng xiāo) all night; throughout the night 值钱 (zhí qián) valuable; costly 眉毛 (méi mao) eyebrow 理会 (lǐ huì) to understand 南瓜 (nán guā) pumpkin 发热 (fā rè) to have a high temperature 抵制 (dǐ zhì) to resist; to boycott 境地 (jìng dì) circumstances 贪婪 (tān lán) avaricious; greedy 逆 (nì) contrary; opposite 学历 (xué lì) educational background 得罪 (dé zuì) to commit an offense 跨越 (kuà yuè) to step across 保重 (bǎo zhòng) to take care of oneself 加重 (jiā zhòng) to make heavier 奢侈 (shē chǐ) luxurious; extravagant 信件 (xìn jiàn) letter (sent by mail) 奇特 (qí tè) peculiar; unusual 严峻 (yán jùn) grim; severe 粪 (fèn) manure; dung 框 (kuàng) frame (e.g. door frame) 惯 (guàn) accustomed to 纪念日 (jì niàn rì) day of commemoration 舆论 (yú lùn) public opinion 侦察 (zhēn chá) to investigate a crime 当面 (dāng miàn) to sb's face 预告 (yù gào) to forecast; to predict 禁区 (jìn qū) restricted area 身影 (shēn yǐng) silhouette; figure 倾斜 (qīng xié) to incline; to lean 事迹 (shì jì) deed; past achievement 🌆 晚间 (wǎn jiān) evening; night ⚫ 黑白 (hēi bái) black and white 物资 (wù zī) goods; supplies ⏰ 时段 (shí duàn) time interval 犹如 (yóu rú) similar to; like 招牌 (zhāo pai) signboard; shop sign 价值观 (jià zhí guān) system of values 迄今为止 (qì jīn wéi zhǐ) so far; up to now 支柱 (zhī zhù) mainstay; pillar 异议 (yì yì) objection; dissent 一心 (yī xīn) wholeheartedly 饥饿 (jī è) hunger; starvation 宣告 (xuān gào) to declare; to proclaim 弓 (Gōng) surname Gong 一头 (yī tóu) one head; a head full of sth 变革 (biàn gé) to transform 空虚 (kōng xū) hollow; emptiness 竖 (shù) variant of 竖 责任感 (zé rèn gǎn) sense of responsibility 代言人 (dài yán rén) spokesperson 喇叭 (lǎ ba) horn (automobile etc) 露面 (lòu miàn) to show one's face 实质 (shí zhì) substance; essence 暗中 (àn zhōng) in the dark; in secret 坚守 (jiān shǒu) to hold fast to 人为 (rén wéi) artificial; man-made 计较 (jì jiào) to bother about 帆 (fān) variant of 帆 捆 (kǔn) a bunch; to tie together 💰 贩卖 (fàn mài) to sell; to peddle 无能 (wú néng) incompetence 添加 (tiān jiā) to add; to increase 至此 (zhì cǐ) up until now 产物 (chǎn wù) product; result (of) 关掉 (guān diào) to switch off; to shut off 耀眼 (yào yǎn) to dazzle; dazzling 慢性 (màn xìng) slow and patient 富翁 (fù wēng) rich person; millionaire 蒸 (zhēng) to evaporate 流畅 (liú chàng) flowing (of speech, writing) 🌳 树木 (shù mù) tree 崛起 (jué qǐ) to rise abruptly (to a towering position) 点子 (diǎn zi) spot; point 苍蝇 (cāng ying) housefly ✈️ 平面 (píng miàn) plane (flat surface) 过头 (guò tóu) to overdo it 煤矿 (méi kuàng) coal mine; coal seam 🎨 搂 (lōu) to draw towards oneself 葬礼 (zàng lǐ) burial; funeral 包袱 (bāo fu) wrapping cloth 引人注目 (yǐn rén zhù mù) to attract attention 😠 发脾气 (fā pí qì) to get angry 要点 (yào diǎn) main point; essential 缴 (jiǎo) to hand in; to hand over 核实 (hé shí) to verify; to check 乡下 (xiāng xia) countryside; rural area 咽 (yān) throat; pharynx 冷冻 (lěng dòng) to freeze; to deep-freeze 畸形 (jī xíng) deformity; abnormality 鸽子 (gē zi) pigeon; dove 发财 (fā cái) to get rich 匆匆 (cōng cōng) hurriedly 查找 (chá zhǎo) to search for 往常 (wǎng cháng) usual; customary 隐蔽 (yǐn bì) to conceal; to hide 救济 (jiù jì) emergency relief 糊 (hú) variant of 糊 终生 (zhōng shēng) throughout one's life 🚲 跑车 (pǎo chē) racing bicycle; racing car; sports car 竞技 (jìng jì) competition of skill (e.g. sports) 当下 (dāng xià) immediately; at once 专栏 (zhuān lán) special column 🌙 熬夜 (áo yè) to stay up late or all night 分辨 (fēn biàn) to distinguish; to differentiate 描绘 (miáo huì) to describe; to portray 贵宾 (guì bīn) honored guest 实体 (shí tǐ) entity; substance 诺言 (nuò yán) promise 迷恋 (mí liàn) to be infatuated with 赞扬 (zàn yáng) to praise; to approve of 💰 筹集 (chóu jí) to collect money; to raise funds 借用 (jiè yòng) to borrow sth for another use 📤 派遣 (pài qiǎn) to send (on a mission); to dispatch 揪 (jiū) to seize; to clutch 折扣 (zhé kòu) discount 👩 舅舅 (jiù jiu) mother's brother ⏰ 时速 (shí sù) speed per hour 首饰 (shǒu shì) jewelry; head ornament 锡 (xī) tin (chemistry) 深受 (shēn shòu) to receive in no small measure 不容 (bù róng) must not; cannot 临近 (lín jìn) close to; approaching 架子 (jià zi) shelf; frame 一如既往 (yī rú jì wǎng) just as in the past (idiom); as before 安宁 (Ān níng) Anning District of Lanzhou City 兰州市, Gansu ⏰ 时不时 (shí bù shí) from time to time 卷入 (juǎn rù) to be drawn into 契约 (qì yuē) agreement; contract 携手 (xié shǒu) hand in hand 归还 (guī huán) to return sth 倾诉 (qīng sù) to say everything (that is on one's mind) 情愿 (qíng yuàn) willingness; 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coordination 无线电 (wú xiàn diàn) wireless 大队 (dà duì) group; a large body of 解读 (jiě dú) to decipher; to decode 资讯 (zī xùn) information 对准 (duì zhǔn) to aim at; to target 蹭 (cèng) to rub against 误导 (wù dǎo) to mislead; to misguide 孤立 (gū lì) isolated; to isolate 器材 (qì cái) equipment; material 航行 (háng xíng) to sail; to fly 无穷 (wú qióng) endless; boundless 大选 (dà xuǎn) general election 前辈 (qián bèi) senior; older generation 🔴 红灯 (hóng dēng) red light 牢牢 (láo láo) firmly; safely 难以置信 (nán yǐ zhì xìn) hard to believe 起草 (qǐ cǎo) to make a draft 麻木 (má mù) numb; insensitive 重伤 (zhòng shāng) seriously hurt 🐸 青蛙 (qīng wā) frog; (old) (slang) ugly guy 葱 (cōng) scallion; green onion 通风 (tōng fēng) airy; ventilation 减弱 (jiǎn ruò) to weaken; to diminish 收视率 (shōu shì lǜ) ratings (of a TV show) 料到 (liào dào) to foresee; to anticipate 整合 (zhěng hé) to conform; to integrate 🧍 出众 (chū zhòng) to stand out 📷 合影 (hé yǐng) to take a joint photo 后期 (hòu qī) late stage; later period 反感 (fǎn gǎn) to be disgusted with 营救 (yíng jiù) to rescue 棒球 (bàng qiú) baseball 🪑 餐桌 (cān zhuō) dining table; 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