HSK 5 lesson 2_final Flashcards

Question

char./m. suite, series; bend of a river; convention; measure word for suit, set, group, houses

Answer 1

套 (tào) Meaning: (measure word) set, suite, collection Character-by-character: 套 (tào) — cover, case; set; to cover. Often part of other words (e.g., 一套 yī tào - a set, 手套 shǒutào - gloves). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 套 (tào): Radical: 大 (dà - big). Component: 㕚 (zhǎo - claws). A big (大) cover for claws (㕚) → cover, case, set. Mnemonic: A big (大) cover that fits over claws (㕚) is a set (套) of gloves. Related Words: 一套 (yī tào) - a set (of clothes, books, etc.) 手套 (shǒutào) - gloves Similar-Looking Character: 套 (tào) vs. 耷 (dā - droop). Distinction: 套 has 大 + 㕚. 耷 has 大 + 耳 (ear). Claws (㕚) need covering (套); ears (耳) can droop (耷). Sample Sentence: 我买了一套新的沙发。 Wǒ mǎi le yī tào xīn de shāfā. I bought a new set of sofas.

Answer 2

套 (tào) Meaning: (measure word) set, suite, collection Character-by-character: 套 (tào) — cover, case; set; to cover. Often part of other words (e.g., 一套 yī tào - a set, 手套 shǒutào - gloves). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 套 (tào): Radical: 大 (dà - big). Component: 㕚 (zhǎo - claws). A big (大) cover for claws (㕚) → cover, case, set. Mnemonic: A big (大) cover that fits over claws (㕚) is a set (套) of gloves. Related Words: 一套 (yī tào) - a set (of clothes, books, etc.) 手套 (shǒutào) - gloves Similar-Looking Character: 套 (tào) vs. 耷 (dā - droop). Distinction: 套 has 大 + 㕚. 耷 has 大 + 耳 (ear). Claws (㕚) need covering (套); ears (耳) can droop (耷). Sample Sentence: 我买了一套新的沙发。 Wǒ mǎi le yī tào xīn de shāfā. I bought a new set of sofas.

Answer 3

装修 (zhuāngxiū) Meaning: to decorate (a house, room, etc.), to renovate Character-by-character: 装 (zhuāng) — to dress up, to pretend, to install. Often part of other words (e.g., 服装 fúzhuāng - clothing, 安装 ānzhuāng - to install). 修 (xiū) — to repair, to decorate. Often part of other words (e.g., 修理 xiūlǐ - to repair, 修改 xiūgǎi - to revise). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 装 (zhuāng): Radical: 衣 (yī - clothes). Component: 壮 (zhuàng - strong). To make clothes (衣) strong (壮) → to dress up, to install. Mnemonic: Put on clothes (衣) to look strong (壮) → to dress up (装). 修 (xiū): Radical: 亻 (rén - person). Component: 攸 (yōu - distant). A person (亻) attending to distant (攸) tasks → to repair. Mnemonic: A person (亻) working on distant (攸) repairs is fixing (修) things. Related Words: 服装 (fúzhuāng) - clothing 修理 (xiūlǐ) - to repair Similar-Looking Character: 装 (zhuāng) vs. 壮 (zhuàng - strong). Distinction: 装 has clothes radical (衣) added to 壮. Being strong (壮) is internal; dressing up (装) is external (clothes). Sample Sentence: 他们正在装修新房，下个月就能搬进去住了。 Tāmen zhèngzài zhuāngxiū xīn fáng, xià gè yuè jiù néng bān jìnqù zhù le. They are renovating their new house and will be able to move in next month. 装 zhuāng - char. clothes, garments; luggage, traveling bag 修 xiū - v. repair, mend, fix

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z装修 (zhuāngxiū) Meaning: to decorate (a house, room, etc.), to renovate Character-by-character: 装 (zhuāng) — to dress up, to pretend, to install. Often part of other words (e.g., 服装 fúzhuāng - clothing, 安装 ānzhuāng - to install). 修 (xiū) — to repair, to decorate. Often part of other words (e.g., 修理 xiūlǐ - to repair, 修改 xiūgǎi - to revise). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 装 (zhuāng): Radical: 衣 (yī - clothes). Component: 壮 (zhuàng - strong). To make clothes (衣) strong (壮) → to dress up, to install. Mnemonic: Put on clothes (衣) to look strong (壮) → to dress up (装). 修 (xiū): Radical: 亻 (rén - person). Component: 攸 (yōu - distant). A person (亻) attending to distant (攸) tasks → to repair. Mnemonic: A person (亻) working on distant (攸) repairs is fixing (修) things. Related Words: 服装 (fúzhuāng) - clothing 修理 (xiūlǐ) - to repair Similar-Looking Character: 装 (zhuāng) vs. 壮 (zhuàng - strong). Distinction: 装 has clothes radical (衣) added to 壮. Being strong (壮) is internal; dressing up (装) is external (clothes). Sample Sentence: 他们正在装修新房，下个月就能搬进去住了。 Tāmen zhèngzài zhuāngxiū xīn fáng, xià gè yuè jiù néng bān jìnqù zhù le. They are renovating their new house and will be able to move in next month.

Answer 5

不得了 (bùdéliǎo) Meaning: extremely, exceedingly; terrible, awful (expressing seriousness) Character-by-character: 不 (bù) — not. 得 (dé) — to get, to obtain. 了 (liǎo) — to finish, to end; (used after 得 to indicate possibility). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 不 (bù): Radical: 一 (yī - one). A negative particle. 得 (dé): Radical: 彳 (chì - step). Component: 日 (rì - sun) + 一 (yī - one) + 寸 (cùn - inch). To step (彳) and get something measured by the sun (日) and inch (寸) → to obtain. 了 (liǎo): Radical: 了 (le/liǎo) - itself. A child wrapped in swaddling clothes, suggesting completion. Usage Note: As a complement: 形容词 + 得 + 不得了 → extremely + adjective As an exclamation: 不得了了！→ Oh no! / This is terrible! Related Words: 了不得 (liǎobude) - amazing, extraordinary 了得 (liǎode) - terrific, remarkable Similar-Looking Character: 得 (de/dé) vs. 很 (hěn - very). Distinction: 得 has a step radical (彳) and is a verb particle. 很 is the common adverb for "very." Sample Sentence: 听到这个消息，他高兴得不得了。 Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā gāoxìng de bùdéliǎo. Upon hearing this news, he was extremely happy.

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醉 (zuì) Meaning: to be drunk, intoxicated Character-by-character: 醉 (zuì) — drunk, intoxicated. Often part of other words (e.g., 喝醉 hēzuì - to get drunk, 醉鬼 zuìguǐ - drunkard). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 醉 (zuì): Radical: 酉 (yǒu - wine/alcohol). Component: 卒 (zú - soldier, to die). Wine (酉) that makes you feel like a dying (卒) soldier → drunk. Mnemonic: Too much wine (酉) makes you feel like you're dying (卒) — you're drunk (醉). Related Words: 喝醉 (hēzuì) - to get drunk 陶醉 (táozuì) - to be intoxicated (with joy, beauty, etc.) Similar-Looking Character: 醉 (zuì) vs. 醒 (xǐng - to wake up). Distinction: 醉 has wine (酉) + dying (卒). 醒 has wine (酉) + star (星). Wine makes you drunk (醉); the morning star (星) wakes you up (醒). Sample Sentence: 他昨晚喝醉了，今天头疼得厉害。 Tā zuówǎn hē zuì le, jīntiān tóu téng de lìhai. He got drunk last night, and today his head hurts badly. 我醉了。 wǒ zuì le . phr. I'm drunk. 卒 zú ; (old) servant; soldier, at last, finally

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醉 (zuì) Meaning: to be drunk, intoxicated Character-by-character: 醉 (zuì) — drunk, intoxicated. Often part of other words (e.g., 喝醉 hēzuì - to get drunk, 醉鬼 zuìguǐ - drunkard). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 醉 (zuì): Radical: 酉 (yǒu - wine/alcohol). Component: 卒 (zú - soldier, to die). Wine (酉) that makes you feel like a dying (卒) soldier → drunk. Mnemonic: Too much wine (酉) makes you feel like you're dying (卒) — you're drunk (醉). Related Words: 喝醉 (hēzuì) - to get drunk 陶醉 (táozuì) - to be intoxicated (with joy, beauty, etc.) Similar-Looking Character: 醉 (zuì) vs. 醒 (xǐng - to wake up). Distinction: 醉 has wine (酉) + dying (卒). 醒 has wine (酉) + star (星). Wine makes you drunk (醉); the morning star (星) wakes you up (醒). Sample Sentence: 他昨晚喝醉了，今天头疼得厉害。 Tā zuówǎn hē zuì le, jīntiān tóu téng de lìhai. He got drunk last night, and today his head hurts badly.

Answer 8

强烈 (qiángliè) Meaning: strong, intense, vehement Character-by-character: 强 (qiáng) — strong, powerful. Often part of other words (e.g., 强大 qiángdà - powerful, 坚强 jiānqiáng - strong/staunch). 烈 (liè) — intense, fierce. Often part of other words (e.g., 热烈 rèliè - warm/enthusiastic, 激烈 jīliè - intense/fierce). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 强 (qiáng): Radical: 弓 (gōng - bow). Component: 虽 (suī - although). A bow (弓) that is strong although (虽) it's old → strong. Mnemonic: This bow (弓) is strong (强) although (虽) it's been used many times. 烈 (liè): Radical: 灬 (huǒ - fire). Component: 列 (liè - arrange). Fire (灬) arranged (列) fiercely → intense. Mnemonic: Fire (灬) arranged (列) in rows burns intensely (烈). Related Words: 强大 (qiángdà) - powerful 热烈 (rèliè) - warm, enthusiastic Similar-Looking Character: 烈 (liè) vs. 列 (liè - to arrange). Distinction: 烈 has fire (灬) added to 列. Arranging (列) fire (灬) makes it intense (烈). Sample Sentence: 她强烈反对这个提议，态度非常坚决。 Tā qiángliè fǎnduì zhège tíyì, tàidù fēicháng jiānjué. She strongly opposed this proposal, and her attitude was very resolute. 烈 liè char. (of fire) fierce, intense; strong, fierce; staunch, upright; person who dies for a just cause; achievement 列 liè - char./m. row, line, column; category, sort; all, every; measure word for a row of things

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强烈 (qiángliè) Meaning: strong, intense, vehement Character-by-character: 强 (qiáng) — strong, powerful. Often part of other words (e.g., 强大 qiángdà - powerful, 坚强 jiānqiáng - strong/staunch). 烈 (liè) — intense, fierce. Often part of other words (e.g., 热烈 rèliè - warm/enthusiastic, 激烈 jīliè - intense/fierce). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 强 (qiáng): Radical: 弓 (gōng - bow). Component: 虽 (suī - although). A bow (弓) that is strong although (虽) it's old → strong. Mnemonic: This bow (弓) is strong (强) although (虽) it's been used many times. 烈 (liè): Radical: 灬 (huǒ - fire). Component: 列 (liè - arrange). Fire (灬) arranged (列) fiercely → intense. Mnemonic: Fire (灬) arranged (列) in rows burns intensely (烈). Related Words: 强大 (qiángdà) - powerful 热烈 (rèliè) - warm, enthusiastic Similar-Looking Character: 烈 (liè) vs. 列 (liè - to arrange). Distinction: 烈 has fire (灬) added to 列. Arranging (列) fire (灬) makes it intense (烈). Sample Sentence: 她强烈反对这个提议，态度非常坚决。 Tā qiángliè fǎnduì zhège tíyì, tàidù fēicháng jiānjué. She strongly opposed this proposal, and her attitude was very resolute.

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夜 (yè) Meaning: night Character-by-character: 夜 (yè) — night. Often part of other words (e.g., 夜晚 yèwǎn - night, 半夜 bànyè - midnight). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 夜 (yè): Radical: 亠 (tóu - lid). Components: 亻 (rén - person), 夕 (xī - evening). A person (亻) under a lid (亠) in the evening (夕) → night. Mnemonic: A person (亻) rests under a roof (亠) in the evening (夕) → night (夜). Related Words: 夜晚 (yèwǎn) - night 夜里 (yèli) - at night Similar-Looking Character: 夜 (yè) vs. 夕 (xī - evening). Distinction: 夜 is more complex and includes 夕 at the bottom. 夕 is just the evening component alone. Sample Sentence: 昨夜下了一场大雨。 Zuó yè xià le yī cháng dàyǔ. Last night, there was a heavy rain.

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夜 (yè) Meaning: night Character-by-character: 夜 (yè) — night. Often part of other words (e.g., 夜晚 yèwǎn - night, 半夜 bànyè - midnight). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 夜 (yè): Radical: 亠 (tóu - lid). Components: 亻 (rén - person), 夕 (xī - evening). A person (亻) under a lid (亠) in the evening (夕) → night. Mnemonic: A person (亻) rests under a roof (亠) in the evening (夕) → night (夜). Related Words: 夜晚 (yèwǎn) - night 夜里 (yèli) - at night Similar-Looking Character: 夜 (yè) vs. 夕 (xī - evening). Distinction: 夜 is more complex and includes 夕 at the bottom. 夕 is just the evening component alone. Sample Sentence: 昨夜下了一场大雨。 Zuó yè xià le yī cháng dàyǔ. Last night, there was a heavy rain.

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锁 (suǒ) Meaning: (noun) lock; (verb) to lock up Character-by-character: 锁 (suǒ) — lock; to lock. Often part of other words (e.g., 锁门 suǒ mén - to lock the door, 锁头 suǒtóu - lock). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 锁 (suǒ): Radical: 钅 (jīn - gold/metal). Component: 所 (suǒ - place). A metal (钅) device at a place (所) → lock. Mnemonic: A metal (钅) object placed at a door (所) is a lock (锁). Related Words: 锁门 (suǒ mén) - to lock the door 封锁 (fēngsuǒ) - to blockade Similar-Looking Character: 锁 (suǒ) vs. 所 (suǒ - place). Distinction: 锁 has a metal radical (钅) added to 所. A lock (锁) is made of metal (钅) and is found at a place (所). Sample Sentence: 出门前别忘了锁门。 Chūmén qián bié wàng le suǒ mén. Don't forget to lock the door before going out. 反锁 - fǎn suǒ v. lock someone in (with the door locked from the outside) 门被反锁了，我们出不去。 Mén bèi fǎnsuǒ le, wǒmen chū bù qù. → The door was locked from the outside, and we can't get out.

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锁 (suǒ) Meaning: (noun) lock; (verb) to lock up Character-by-character: 锁 (suǒ) — lock; to lock. Often part of other words (e.g., 锁门 suǒ mén - to lock the door, 锁头 suǒtóu - lock). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 锁 (suǒ): Radical: 钅 (jīn - gold/metal). Component: 所 (suǒ - place). A metal (钅) device at a place (所) → lock. Mnemonic: A metal (钅) object placed at a door (所) is a lock (锁). Related Words: 锁门 (suǒ mén) - to lock the door 封锁 (fēngsuǒ) - to blockade Similar-Looking Character: 锁 (suǒ) vs. 所 (suǒ - place). Distinction: 锁 has a metal radical (钅) added to 所. A lock (锁) is made of metal (钅) and is found at a place (所). Sample Sentence: 出门前别忘了锁门。 Chūmén qián bié wàng le suǒ mén. Don't forget to lock the door before going out.

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临 (lín) Meaning: (preposition) about to, just before; to face, to overlook Character-by-character: 临 (lín) — to face, to overlook; just before. Often part of other words (e.g., 临时 línshí - temporary, 面临 miànlín - to face). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 临 (lín): Radical: 丨 (gǔn - line). Components: 品 (pǐn - goods) + 人 (rén - person) simplified. Originally depicted a person (人) overlooking goods (品) → to face, to overlook. Mnemonic: A person (人) overlooking many goods (品) is facing (临) them, just before (临) making a decision. Related Words: 临时 (línshí) - temporary 面临 (miànlín) - to face (a situation) Similar-Looking Character: 临 (lín) vs. 监 (jiān - to supervise). Distinction: Both have a similar structure, but 监 has a dish/container (皿) at the bottom, while 临 does not. Sample Sentence: 临走之前，别忘了关窗户。 Lín zǒu zhīqián, bié wàng le guān chuānghu. Just before leaving, don't forget to close the windows. 欢迎光临! huān yíng guāng lín phr. Welcome! 临行 lín xíng adv. before leaving, on departure

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临 (lín) (preposition) about to, just before; to face, to overlook Character-by-character: 临 (lín) — to face, to overlook; just before. Often part of other words (e.g., 临时 línshí - temporary, 面临 miànlín - to face). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 临 (lín): Radical: 丨 (gǔn - line). Components: 品 (pǐn - goods) + 人 (rén - person) simplified. Originally depicted a person (人) overlooking goods (品) → to face, to overlook. Mnemonic: A person (人) overlooking many goods (品) is facing (临) them, just before (临) making a decision. Related Words: 临时 (línshí) - temporary 面临 (miànlín) - to face (a situation) Similar-Looking Character: 临 (lín) vs. 监 (jiān - to supervise). Distinction: Both have a similar structure, but 监 has a dish/container (皿) at the bottom, while 临 does not. Sample Sentence: 临走之前，别忘了关窗户。 Lín zǒu zhīqián, bié wàng le guān chuānghu. Just before leaving, don't forget to close the windows. [lín] v. look down from above; come down, descend; face, be near

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悄悄 (qiāoqiāo) Meaning: quietly, secretly, stealthily Character-by-character: 悄 (qiāo) — quiet, sad. Often part of other words (e.g., 悄悄话 qiāoqiāohuà - whisper/private conversation). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 悄 (qiāo): Radical: 忄 (xīn - heart). Component: 肖 (xiào - resemble, similar). When the heart (忄) is quiet, it resembles (肖) stillness → quiet. Mnemonic: My heart (忄) is quiet (悄), resembling (肖) a calm lake. Related Words: 悄悄话 (qiāoqiāohuà) - whisper, private words 静悄悄 (jìngqiāoqiāo) - very quiet and still Similar-Looking Character: 悄 (qiāo) vs. 消 (xiāo - to disappear). Distinction: 悄 has heart radical (忄). 消 has water radical (氵). Quietness (悄) is a state of heart (忄); disappearance (消) is like water (氵) flowing away. Sample Sentence: 他悄悄地走进了房间，没有吵醒任何人。 Tā qiāoqiāo de zǒu jìn le fángjiān, méiyǒu chǎo xǐng rènhé rén. He walked into the room quietly, without waking anyone up.悄悄 qiāo qiāo (悄悄离开) qiāo qiāo lí kāi NOTA BENE: 偷偷 tōu tōu (adv. stealthily, secretly)

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悄悄 (qiāoqiāo) Meaning: quietly, secretly, stealthily Character-by-character: 悄 (qiāo) — quiet, sad. Often part of other words (e.g., 悄悄话 qiāoqiāohuà - whisper/private conversation). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 悄 (qiāo): Radical: 忄 (xīn - heart). Component: 肖 (xiào - resemble, similar). When the heart (忄) is quiet, it resembles (肖) stillness → quiet. Mnemonic: My heart (忄) is quiet (悄), resembling (肖) a calm lake. Related Words: 悄悄话 (qiāoqiāohuà) - whisper, private words 静悄悄 (jìngqiāoqiāo) - very quiet and still Similar-Looking Character: 悄 (qiāo) vs. 消 (xiāo - to disappear). Distinction: 悄 has heart radical (忄). 消 has water radical (氵). Quietness (悄) is a state of heart (忄); disappearance (消) is like water (氵) flowing away. Sample Sentence: 他悄悄地走进了房间，没有吵醒任何人。 Tā qiāoqiāo de zǒu jìn le fángjiān, méiyǒu chǎo xǐng rènhé rén. He walked into the room quietly, without waking anyone up.

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晒 (shài) Meaning: to dry in the sun, to sunbathe Character-by-character: 晒 (shài) — to sunbathe, to dry in the sun. Often part of other words (e.g., 晒太阳 shài tàiyáng - to bask in the sun). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 晒 (shài): Radical: 日 (rì - sun). Component: 西 (xī - west). The sun (日) in the west (西) shines brightly → to dry in the sun. Mnemonic: The sun (日) in the west (西) is perfect for drying (晒) clothes. Related Words: 晒太阳 (shài tàiyáng) - to bask in the sun 晒黑 (shàihēi) - to tan, to get sunburned Similar-Looking Character: 晒 (shài) vs. 西 (xī - west). Distinction: 晒 has sun (日) added to west (西). The sun in the west is what dries things (晒). Sample Sentence: 今天天气很好，我把被子拿出去晒了。 Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒ bǎ bèizi ná chūqù shài le. The weather is great today, so I took the quilt out to dry in the sun.

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晒 (shài) Meaning: to dry in the sun, to sunbathe Character-by-character: 晒 (shài) — to sunbathe, to dry in the sun. Often part of other words (e.g., 晒太阳 shài tàiyáng - to bask in the sun). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 晒 (shài): Radical: 日 (rì - sun). Component: 西 (xī - west). The sun (日) in the west (西) shines brightly → to dry in the sun. Mnemonic: The sun (日) in the west (西) is perfect for drying (晒) clothes. Related Words: 晒太阳 (shài tàiyáng) - to bask in the sun 晒黑 (shàihēi) - to tan, to get sunburned Similar-Looking Character: 晒 (shài) vs. 西 (xī - west). Distinction: 晒 has sun (日) added to west (西). The sun in the west is what dries things (晒). Sample Sentence: 今天天气很好，我把被子拿出去晒了。 Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒ bǎ bèizi ná chūqù shài le. The weather is great today, so I took the quilt out to dry in the sun.

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被子 (bèizi) Meaning: quilt Character-by-character: 被 (bèi) — quilt; by (passive marker). Often part of other words (e.g., 被动 bèidòng - passive, 被告 bèigào - defendant). 子 (zi) — (noun suffix). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 被 (bèi): Radical: 衤 (yī - clothes). Component: 皮 (pí - skin). A covering (衤) for the skin (皮) → quilt. Mnemonic: A quilt (被) is a piece of clothing (衤) that covers your skin (皮). Related Words: 棉被 (miánbèi) - cotton quilt 被动 (bèidòng) - passive Similar-Looking Character: 被 (bèi) vs. 破 (pò - broken). Distinction: 被 has clothes radical (衤). 破 has stone radical (石). A quilt (被) is made of cloth; a stone (石) can be broken (破). Sample Sentence: 天气冷了，该换厚被子了。 Tiānqì lěng le, gāi huàn hòu bèizi le. The weather is cold; it's time to change to a thick quilt.

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被子 (bèizi) Meaning: quilt Character-by-character: 被 (bèi) — quilt; by (passive marker). Often part of other words (e.g., 被动 bèidòng - passive, 被告 bèigào - defendant). 子 (zi) — (noun suffix). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 被 (bèi): Radical: 衤 (yī - clothes). Component: 皮 (pí - skin). A covering (衤) for the skin (皮) → quilt. Mnemonic: A quilt (被) is a piece of clothing (衤) that covers your skin (皮). Related Words: 棉被 (miánbèi) - cotton quilt 被动 (bèidòng) - passive Similar-Looking Character: 被 (bèi) vs. 破 (pò - broken). Distinction: 被 has clothes radical (衤). 破 has stone radical (石). A quilt (被) is made of cloth; a stone (石) can be broken (破). Sample Sentence: 天气冷了，该换厚被子了。 Tiānqì lěng le, gāi huàn hòu bèizi le. The weather is cold; it's time to change to a thick quilt.

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长途 (chángtú) Meaning: long-distance Character-by-character: 长 (cháng) — long. Often part of other words (e.g., 长度 chángdù - length, 长时间 cháng shíjiān - long time). 途 (tú) — way, road, journey. Often part of other words (e.g., 路途 lùtú - journey, 前途 qiántú - future/prospects). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 长 (cháng): Radical: 长 (cháng) - itself. A picture of long hair → long. Mnemonic: Long flowing hair. 途 (tú): Radical: 辶 (chuò - to move). Component: 余 (yú - surplus). A moving (辶) path with surplus (余) distance → journey. Mnemonic: Moving (辶) along a path with surplus (余) distance means a long journey (途). Related Words: 长途汽车 (chángtú qìchē) - long-distance bus 长途电话 (chángtú diànhuà) - long-distance phone call Similar-Looking Character: 途 (tú) vs. 除 (chú - to remove). Distinction: 途 has movement radical (辶). 除 has mound radical (阝). A journey (途) involves moving (辶); removal (除) involves separating things (like a mound between them). Sample Sentence: 坐了十个小时的长途汽车，他累坏了。 Zuò le shí gè xiǎoshí de chángtú qìchē, tā lèi huài le. After taking a ten-hour long-distance bus, he was exhausted. 途 tú (n. way, route, road; Chinese surname) 余 yú char. time after or beyond an event; remainder, surplus v./pro. remain, leave; (ancient pronoun) I

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长途 (chángtú) Meaning: long-distance Character-by-character: 长 (cháng) — long. Often part of other words (e.g., 长度 chángdù - length, 长时间 cháng shíjiān - long time). 途 (tú) — way, road, journey. Often part of other words (e.g., 路途 lùtú - journey, 前途 qiántú - future/prospects). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 长 (cháng): Radical: 长 (cháng) - itself. A picture of long hair → long. Mnemonic: Long flowing hair. 途 (tú): Radical: 辶 (chuò - to move). Component: 余 (yú - surplus). A moving (辶) path with surplus (余) distance → journey. Mnemonic: Moving (辶) along a path with surplus (余) distance means a long journey (途). Related Words: 长途汽车 (chángtú qìchē) - long-distance bus 长途电话 (chángtú diànhuà) - long-distance phone call Similar-Looking Character: 途 (tú) vs. 除 (chú - to remove). Distinction: 途 has movement radical (辶). 除 has mound radical (阝). A journey (途) involves moving (辶); removal (除) involves separating things (like a mound between them). Sample Sentence: 坐了十个小时的长途汽车，他累坏了。 Zuò le shí gè xiǎoshí de chángtú qìchē, tā lèi huài le. After taking a ten-hour long-distance bus, he was exhausted.

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冻 (dòng) Meaning: to freeze, to feel very cold Character-by-character: 冻 (dòng) — to freeze, cold. Often part of other words (e.g., 冰冻 bīngdòng - frozen, 冻伤 dòngshāng - frostbite). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 冻 (dòng): Radical: 冫 (bīng - ice). Component: 东 (dōng - east). Ice (冫) coming from the east (东) → to freeze. Mnemonic: Ice (冫) from the east (东) makes everything freeze (冻). Related Words: 冰冻 (bīngdòng) - frozen, icy 冻死 (dòngsǐ) - to freeze to death Similar-Looking Character: 冻 (dòng) vs. 练 (liàn - to practice). Distinction: 冻 has ice radical (冫). 练 has silk radical (纟). Freezing (冻) involves ice (冫); practicing (练) involves tying silk (纟) repeatedly. Sample Sentence: 外面太冷了，我的手都冻僵了。 Wàimiàn tài lěng le, wǒ de shǒu dōu dòng jiāng le. It's so cold outside that my hands are frozen stiff. 东 dōng n. east

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冻 (dòng) Meaning: to freeze, to feel very cold Character-by-character: 冻 (dòng) — to freeze, cold. Often part of other words (e.g., 冰冻 bīngdòng - frozen, 冻伤 dòngshāng - frostbite). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 冻 (dòng): Radical: 冫 (bīng - ice). Component: 东 (dōng - east). Ice (冫) coming from the east (东) → to freeze. Mnemonic: Ice (冫) from the east (东) makes everything freeze (冻). Related Words: 冰冻 (bīngdòng) - frozen, icy 冻死 (dòngsǐ) - to freeze to death Similar-Looking Character: 冻 (dòng) vs. 练 (liàn - to practice). Distinction: 冻 has ice radical (冫). 练 has silk radical (纟). Freezing (冻) involves ice (冫); practicing (练) involves tying silk (纟) repeatedly. Sample Sentence: 外面太冷了，我的手都冻僵了。 Wàimiàn tài lěng le, wǒ de shǒu dōu dòng jiāng le. It's so cold outside that my hands are frozen stiff.

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想象 (xiǎngxiàng) Meaning: to imagine, to conceive Character-by-character: 想 (xiǎng) — to think, to suppose, to miss. Often part of other words (e.g., 想法 xiǎngfǎ - idea, 想念 xiǎngniàn - to miss). 象 (xiàng) — elephant; shape, form. Often part of other words (e.g., 大象 dàxiàng - elephant, 形象 xíngxiàng - image). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 想 (xiǎng): Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 相 (xiāng - mutual/each other). To use your heart (心) to examine things mutually (相) → to think. Mnemonic: Use your heart (心) to consider things mutually (相) when you think (想). 象 (xiàng): Radical: 豕 (shǐ - pig) + ⺈ (rén - person). A picture of an elephant. Mnemonic: An elephant with a long trunk. Related Words: 想法 (xiǎngfǎ) - idea 形象 (xíngxiàng) - image, form Similar-Looking Character: 象 (xiàng) vs. 像 (xiàng - like/resemble). Distinction: 象 is the elephant itself. 像 has a person radical (亻) added, meaning "to resemble" (like a person resembling an elephant?). Sample Sentence: 我无法想象没有你的日子。 Wǒ wúfǎ xiǎngxiàng méiyǒu nǐ de rìzi. I can't imagine life without you. 像 xiàng (v./n. resemble, look like; be as..., such as...; image; portrait adv. seemingly 想 xiǎng v. think, meditate, contemplate; miss, long for; would like to; estimate, presume; recall (我想起来了。)

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想象 (xiǎngxiàng) Meaning: to imagine, to conceive Character-by-character: 想 (xiǎng) — to think, to suppose, to miss. Often part of other words (e.g., 想法 xiǎngfǎ - idea, 想念 xiǎngniàn - to miss). 象 (xiàng) — elephant; shape, form. Often part of other words (e.g., 大象 dàxiàng - elephant, 形象 xíngxiàng - image). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 想 (xiǎng): Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 相 (xiāng - mutual/each other). To use your heart (心) to examine things mutually (相) → to think. Mnemonic: Use your heart (心) to consider things mutually (相) when you think (想). 象 (xiàng): Radical: 豕 (shǐ - pig) + ⺈ (rén - person). A picture of an elephant. Mnemonic: An elephant with a long trunk. Related Words: 想法 (xiǎngfǎ) - idea 形象 (xíngxiàng) - image, form Similar-Looking Character: 象 (xiàng) vs. 像 (xiàng - like/resemble). Distinction: 象 is the elephant itself. 像 has a person radical (亻) added, meaning "to resemble" (like a person resembling an elephant?). Sample Sentence: 我无法想象没有你的日子。 Wǒ wúfǎ xiǎngxiàng méiyǒu nǐ de rìzi. I can't imagine life without you.

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灰尘 (huīchén) Meaning: dust, dirt Character-by-character: 灰 (huī) — ash, dust, gray. Often part of other words (e.g., 灰色 huīsè - gray color, 灰心 huīxīn - discouraged). 尘 (chén) — dust, dirt. Often part of other words (e.g., 尘土 chéntǔ - dust, 尘世 chénshì - mortal world). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 灰 (huī): Radical: 火 (huǒ - fire). Component: 又 (yòu - hand). Ash left after fire (火) can be held in hand (又) → ash, dust. Mnemonic: After the fire (火), what remains in your hand (又) is ash (灰). 尘 (chén): Radical: 小 (xiǎo - small). Component: 土 (tǔ - earth). Small (小) particles of earth (土) → dust. Mnemonic: Small (小) pieces of earth (土) are dust (尘). Related Words: 灰色 (huīsè) - gray color 尘土 (chéntǔ) - dust, dirt Similar-Looking Character: 尘 (chén) vs. 尖 (jiān - sharp). Distinction: 尘 has small (小) + earth (土). 尖 has small (小) + big (大). Small earth is dust; small big means pointed/sharp. Sample Sentence: 桌子上积了一层厚厚的灰尘。 Zhuōzi shàng jī le yī céng hòuhòu de huīchén. A thick layer of dust has accumulated on the table. 尘 chén char. dust; this world 尘埃落定 chén āi luò dìng phr. settle down, have decided on a certain conclusion, complicated things become clear in the end

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灰尘 (huīchén) Meaning: dust, dirt Character-by-character: 灰 (huī) — ash, dust, gray. Often part of other words (e.g., 灰色 huīsè - gray color, 灰心 huīxīn - discouraged). 尘 (chén) — dust, dirt. Often part of other words (e.g., 尘土 chéntǔ - dust, 尘世 chénshì - mortal world). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 灰 (huī): Radical: 火 (huǒ - fire). Component: 又 (yòu - hand). Ash left after fire (火) can be held in hand (又) → ash, dust. Mnemonic: After the fire (火), what remains in your hand (又) is ash (灰). 尘 (chén): Radical: 小 (xiǎo - small). Component: 土 (tǔ - earth). Small (小) particles of earth (土) → dust. Mnemonic: Small (小) pieces of earth (土) are dust (尘). Related Words: 灰色 (huīsè) - gray color 尘土 (chéntǔ) - dust, dirt Similar-Looking Character: 尘 (chén) vs. 尖 (jiān - sharp). Distinction: 尘 has small (小) + earth (土). 尖 has small (小) + big (大). Small earth is dust; small big means pointed/sharp. Sample Sentence: 桌子上积了一层厚厚的灰尘。 Zhuōzi shàng jī le yī céng hòuhòu de huīchén. A thick layer of dust has accumulated on the table.

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亮 (liàng) Meaning: (adjective) bright, light; (verb) to shine, to show Character-by-character: 亮 (liàng) — bright, light; to shine. Often part of other words (e.g., 月亮 yuèliang - moon, 明亮 míngliàng - bright). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 亮 (liàng): Radical: 亠 (tóu - lid). Components: 口 (kǒu - mouth) + 儿 (ér - child). A child (儿) with a mouth (口) under a bright lid (亠) → bright. Mnemonic: The child (儿) opened his mouth (口) in wonder at the bright (亮) light above. Related Words: 月亮 (yuèliang) - moon 明亮 (míngliàng) - bright, shining Similar-Looking Character: 亮 (liàng) vs. 高 (gāo - high/tall). Distinction: 亮 has 口 + 儿 at the bottom. 高 has 口 inside a tall structure. Brightness (亮) comes from above; height (高) is about tallness. Sample Sentence: 天亮了，该起床了。 Tiān liàng le, gāi qǐchuáng le. It's light out; time to get up. 响亮 xiǎng liàng (adj. (of sound) loud and clear)

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l亮 (liàng) Meaning: (adjective) bright, light; (verb) to shine, to show Character-by-character: 亮 (liàng) — bright, light; to shine. Often part of other words (e.g., 月亮 yuèliang - moon, 明亮 míngliàng - bright). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 亮 (liàng): Radical: 亠 (tóu - lid). Components: 口 (kǒu - mouth) + 儿 (ér - child). A child (儿) with a mouth (口) under a bright lid (亠) → bright. Mnemonic: The child (儿) opened his mouth (口) in wonder at the bright (亮) light above. Related Words: 月亮 (yuèliang) - moon 明亮 (míngliàng) - bright, shining Similar-Looking Character: 亮 (liàng) vs. 高 (gāo - high/tall). Distinction: 亮 has 口 + 儿 at the bottom. 高 has 口 inside a tall structure. Brightness (亮) comes from above; height (高) is about tallness. Sample Sentence: 天亮了，该起床了。 Tiān liàng le, gāi qǐchuáng le. It's light out; time to get up.

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微笑 (wēixiào) Meaning: (verb/noun) to smile; smile Character-by-character: 微 (wēi) — small, tiny; slight. Often part of other words (e.g., 微小 wēixiǎo - tiny, 微风 wēifēng - breeze). 笑 (xiào) — to laugh, to smile. Often part of other words (e.g., 笑容 xiàoróng - smiling expression, 笑话 xiàohua - joke). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 微 (wēi): Radical: 彳 (chì - step). Components: 山 (shān - mountain) + 一 (yī - one) + 几 (jǐ - small table) + 攵 (pū - tap). A small (微) step (彳). Mnemonic: Take a small (微) step (彳). 笑 (xiào): Radical: ⺮ (zhú - bamboo). Component: 夭 (yāo - young/die). Bamboo (⺮) bending in the wind looks like a person laughing. Mnemonic: Bamboo (⺮) bending looks like a person smiling (笑). Related Words: 微小 (wēixiǎo) - tiny 笑容 (xiàoróng) - smile, smiling expression Similar-Looking Character: 笑 (xiào) vs. 哭 (kū - to cry). Distinction: 笑 has bamboo (⺮) on top. 哭 has two mouths (口口) and a dog (犬). Bamboo bends with laughter; two mouths and a dog is crying. Sample Sentence: 她向我微笑了一下，然后离开了。 Tā xiàng wǒ wēixiào le yīxià, ránhòu líkāi le. She gave me a smile, and then left.

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微笑 (wēixiào) Meaning: (verb/noun) to smile; smile Character-by-character: 微 (wēi) — small, tiny; slight. Often part of other words (e.g., 微小 wēixiǎo - tiny, 微风 wēifēng - breeze). 笑 (xiào) — to laugh, to smile. Often part of other words (e.g., 笑容 xiàoróng - smiling expression, 笑话 xiàohua - joke). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 微 (wēi): Radical: 彳 (chì - step). Components: 山 (shān - mountain) + 一 (yī - one) + 几 (jǐ - small table) + 攵 (pū - tap). A small (微) step (彳). Mnemonic: Take a small (微) step (彳). 笑 (xiào): Radical: ⺮ (zhú - bamboo). Component: 夭 (yāo - young/die). Bamboo (⺮) bending in the wind looks like a person laughing. Mnemonic: Bamboo (⺮) bending looks like a person smiling (笑). Related Words: 微小 (wēixiǎo) - tiny 笑容 (xiàoróng) - smile, smiling expression Similar-Looking Character: 笑 (xiào) vs. 哭 (kū - to cry). Distinction: 笑 has bamboo (⺮) on top. 哭 has two mouths (口口) and a dog (犬). Bamboo bends with laughter; two mouths and a dog is crying. Sample Sentence: 她向我微笑了一下，然后离开了。 Tā xiàng wǒ wēixiào le yīxià, ránhòu líkāi le. She gave me a smile, and then left.

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温暖 wēn nu温暖 (wēnnuǎn) Meaning: (adjective) warm; (verb) to make someone/something warm Character-by-character: 温 (wēn) — warm, mild; to warm up. Often part of other words (e.g., 温度 wēndù - temperature, 体温 tǐwēn - body temperature). 暖 (nuǎn) — warm, mild. Often part of other words (e.g., 暖和 nuǎnhuo - nice and warm, 暖气 nuǎnqì - heating). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 温 (wēn): Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Component: 昷 (wēn - warm). Water (氵) that is warm (昷) → warm. Mnemonic: Water (氵) that is warm (温) is perfect for bathing. 暖 (nuǎn): Radical: 日 (rì - sun). Component: 爰 (yuán - to lead). The sun (日) leading (爰) warmth → warm. Mnemonic: The sun (日) leads (爰) warmth (暖) to the earth. Related Words: 温度 (wēndù) - temperature 暖和 (nuǎnhuo) - nice and warm Similar-Looking Character: 暖 (nuǎn) vs. 温 (wēn). Distinction: Both mean warm. 暖 has sun (日) and emphasizes external warmth from the sun. 温 has water (氵) and emphasizes mild temperature, like warm water. Sample Sentence: 他的话让我心里感到非常温暖。 Tā de huà ràng wǒ xīnlǐ gǎndào fēicháng wēnnuǎn. His words made my heart feel very warm.ǎn wēn adj./v. warm, lukewarm; to warm up, to heat up; to review 暖 nuǎn adj./v. warm; to warm up 爰 yuán: conj. (lit.) hence, thereupon, consequently

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温暖 (wēnnuǎn) Meaning: (adjective) warm; (verb) to make someone/something warm Character-by-character: 温 (wēn) — warm, mild; to warm up. Often part of other words (e.g., 温度 wēndù - temperature, 体温 tǐwēn - body temperature). 暖 (nuǎn) — warm, mild. Often part of other words (e.g., 暖和 nuǎnhuo - nice and warm, 暖气 nuǎnqì - heating). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 温 (wēn): Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Component: 昷 (wēn - warm). Water (氵) that is warm (昷) → warm. Mnemonic: Water (氵) that is warm (温) is perfect for bathing. 暖 (nuǎn): Radical: 日 (rì - sun). Component: 爰 (yuán - to lead). The sun (日) leading (爰) warmth → warm. Mnemonic: The sun (日) leads (爰) warmth (暖) to the earth. Related Words: 温度 (wēndù) - temperature 暖和 (nuǎnhuo) - nice and warm Similar-Looking Character: 暖 (nuǎn) vs. 温 (wēn). Distinction: Both mean warm. 暖 has sun (日) and emphasizes external warmth from the sun. 温 has water (氵) and emphasizes mild temperature, like warm water. Sample Sentence: 他的话让我心里感到非常温暖。 Tā de huà ràng wǒ xīnlǐ gǎndào fēicháng wēnnuǎn. His words made my heart feel very warm.

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立刻 (lìkè) Meaning: (adverb) at once, immediately Character-by-character: 立 (lì) — to stand, to establish. Often part of other words (e.g., 站立 zhànlì - to stand, 独立 dúlì - independent). 刻 (kè) — to carve; quarter hour; moment. Often part of other words (e.g., 时刻 shíkè - moment, 刻字 kè zì - to carve characters). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 立 (lì): Radical: 立 (lì) - itself. A person standing on the ground. Mnemonic: A person standing upright. 刻 (kè): Radical: 刂 (dāo - knife). Component: 亥 (hài - pig/12th earthly branch). To carve (刂) with a knife → moment (as in a carved mark on a sundial). Mnemonic: Use a knife (刂) to carve a mark → a moment (刻) in time. Related Words: 站立 (zhànlì) - to stand 时刻 (shíkè) - moment, time Similar-Looking Character: 刻 (kè) vs. 该 (gāi - should/owe). Distinction: 刻 has knife radical (刂). 该 has speech radical (讠). Carving (刻) uses a knife; owing (该) involves speech (promises). Sample Sentence: 听到这个消息，他立刻赶回了家。 Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā lìkè gǎn huí le jiā. Upon hearing this news, he rushed home immediately.

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立刻 (lìkè) Meaning: (adverb) at once, immediately Character-by-character: 立 (lì) — to stand, to establish. Often part of other words (e.g., 站立 zhànlì - to stand, 独立 dúlì - independent). 刻 (kè) — to carve; quarter hour; moment. Often part of other words (e.g., 时刻 shíkè - moment, 刻字 kè zì - to carve characters). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 立 (lì): Radical: 立 (lì) - itself. A person standing on the ground. Mnemonic: A person standing upright. 刻 (kè): Radical: 刂 (dāo - knife). Component: 亥 (hài - pig/12th earthly branch). To carve (刂) with a knife → moment (as in a carved mark on a sundial). Mnemonic: Use a knife (刂) to carve a mark → a moment (刻) in time. Related Words: 站立 (zhànlì) - to stand 时刻 (shíkè) - moment, time Similar-Looking Character: 刻 (kè) vs. 该 (gāi - should/owe). Distinction: 刻 has knife radical (刂). 该 has speech radical (讠). Carving (刻) uses a knife; owing (该) involves speech (promises). Sample Sentence: 听到这个消息，他立刻赶回了家。 Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā lìkè gǎn huí le jiā. Upon hearing this news, he rushed home immediately.

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扑 (pū) Meaning: to pounce on, to dash at, to throw oneself on Character-by-character: 扑 (pū) — to pounce, to rush at. Often part of other words (e.g., 扑灭 pūmiè - to put out (a fire), 扑面 pūmiàn - to blow on one's face). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 扑 (pū): Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 卜 (bǔ - divination). To use your hand (扌) to strike quickly, like a divination (卜) happening in an instant → to pounce. Mnemonic: Use your hand (扌) to pounce (扑) as quickly as a divination (卜) prediction coming true. Related Words: 扑灭 (pūmiè) - to put out (a fire) 扑通 (pūtōng) - (onomatopoeia) splash, thud Similar-Looking Character: 扑 (pū) vs. 补 (bǔ - to mend). Distinction: 扑 has hand radical (扌) + divination (卜). 补 has clothes radical (衤) + divination (卜). To pounce (扑) uses your hand (扌); to mend (补) uses clothes (衤). Sample Sentence: 孩子看见妈妈回来了，高兴地扑了过去。 Háizi kànjiàn māma huílái le, gāoxìng de pū le guòqù. When the child saw mom come back, he happily pounced towards her. 卜 bǔ (v. divine, tell fortune; to predict, to foretell; (lit.) to choose) 孩子扑进了妈妈的怀抱里。 hái zi pū jìn le mā ma de huái bào lǐ .

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扑 (pū) Meaning: to pounce on, to dash at, to throw oneself on Character-by-character: 扑 (pū) — to pounce, to rush at. Often part of other words (e.g., 扑灭 pūmiè - to put out (a fire), 扑面 pūmiàn - to blow on one's face). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 扑 (pū): Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 卜 (bǔ - divination). To use your hand (扌) to strike quickly, like a divination (卜) happening in an instant → to pounce. Mnemonic: Use your hand (扌) to pounce (扑) as quickly as a divination (卜) prediction coming true. Related Words: 扑灭 (pūmiè) - to put out (a fire) 扑通 (pūtōng) - (onomatopoeia) splash, thud Similar-Looking Character: 扑 (pū) vs. 补 (bǔ - to mend). Distinction: 扑 has hand radical (扌) + divination (卜). 补 has clothes radical (衤) + divination (卜). To pounce (扑) uses your hand (扌); to mend (补) uses clothes (衤). Sample Sentence: 孩子看见妈妈回来了，高兴地扑了过去。 Háizi kànjiàn māma huílái le, gāoxìng de pū le guòqù. When the child saw mom come back, he happily pounced towards her.

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卧室 (wòshì) Meaning: bedroom Character-by-character: 卧 (wò) — to lie down. Often part of other words (e.g., 卧铺 wòpù - sleeper berth on a train). 室 (shì) — room. Often part of other words (e.g., 教室 jiàoshì - classroom, 办公室 bàngōngshì - office). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 卧 (wò): Radical: 臣 (chén - minister) + 卜 (bǔ - divination). A person lying down, like a minister (臣) resting after divination (卜). Mnemonic: The minister (臣) lies down after performing divination (卜) — to lie down (卧). 室 (shì): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Component: 至 (zhì - to arrive). A place where people arrive (至) under a roof (宀) → room. Mnemonic: Under the roof (宀) where you arrive (至) to rest is a room (室). Related Words: 卧铺 (wòpù) - sleeper berth (on a train) 教室 (jiàoshì) - classroom Similar-Looking Character: 室 (shì) vs. 屋 (wū - house/room). Distinction: Both mean room. 室 has 至 (arrive) under a roof. 屋 has 尸 (body) + 至. A room (室) is where you arrive; a house (屋) is where your body rests. Sample Sentence: 我的卧室虽然不大，但是很舒适。 Wǒ de wòshì suīrán bù dà, dànshì hěn shūshì. Although my bedroom is not big, it is very comfortable

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卧室 (wòshì) - bedroom Character-by-character: 卧 (wò) — to lie down. Often part of other words (e.g., 卧铺 wòpù - sleeper berth on a train). 室 (shì) — room. Often part of other words (e.g., 教室 jiàoshì - classroom, 办公室 bàngōngshì - office). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 卧 (wò): Radical: 臣 (chén - minister) + 卜 (bǔ - divination). A person lying down, like a minister (臣) resting after divination (卜). Mnemonic: The minister (臣) lies down after performing divination (卜) — to lie down (卧). 室 (shì): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Component: 至 (zhì - to arrive). A place where people arrive (至) under a roof (宀) → room. Mnemonic: Under the roof (宀) where you arrive (至) to rest is a room (室). Related Words: 卧铺 (wòpù) - sleeper berth (on a train) 教室 (jiàoshì) - classroom Similar-Looking Character: 室 (shì) vs. 屋 (wū - house/room). Distinction: Both mean room. 室 has 至 (arrive) under a roof. 屋 has 尸 (body) + 至. A room (室) is where you arrive; a house (屋) is where your body rests. Sample Sentence: 我的卧室虽然不大，但是很舒适。 Wǒ de wòshì suīrán bù dà, dànshì hěn shūshì. Although my bedroom is not big, it is very comfortable

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铺 (pū) Meaning: to spread, to unfold, to lay out 铺 (pū) — to spread; shop (pù). Often part of other words (e.g., 铺床 pū chuáng - to make the bed, 铺路 pū lù - to pave a road). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 铺 (pū): Radical: 钅 (jīn - gold/metal). Component: 甫 (fǔ - just/begin). To spread metal (钅) out just (甫) so → to spread. Mnemonic: Spread (铺) the gold (钅) out just (甫) so it covers the surface. Related Words: 铺床 (pū chuáng) - to make the bed 铺路 (pū lù) - to pave a road Similar-Looking Character: 铺 (pū) vs. 浦 (pǔ - river bank). Distinction: 铺 has metal radical (钅) and means to spread. 浦 has water radical (氵) and means river bank. You spread (铺) metal; water flows on a bank (浦). Sample Sentence: 妈妈正在铺床，准备睡觉。 Māma zhèngzài pū chuáng, zhǔnbèi shuìjiào. Mom is making the bed, getting ready to sleep. 甫 fǔ n./adv. one's courtesy name (in ancient China); surname; (lit.) just now

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铺 (pū) Meaning: to spread, to unfold, to lay out 铺 (pū) — to spread; shop (pù). Often part of other words (e.g., 铺床 pū chuáng - to make the bed, 铺路 pū lù - to pave a road). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 铺 (pū): Radical: 钅 (jīn - gold/metal). Component: 甫 (fǔ - just/begin). To spread metal (钅) out just (甫) so → to spread. Mnemonic: Spread (铺) the gold (钅) out just (甫) so it covers the surface. Related Words: 铺床 (pū chuáng) - to make the bed 铺路 (pū lù) - to pave a road Similar-Looking Character: 铺 (pū) vs. 浦 (pǔ - river bank). Distinction: 铺 has metal radical (钅) and means to spread. 浦 has water radical (氵) and means river bank. You spread (铺) metal; water flows on a bank (浦). Sample Sentence: 妈妈正在铺床，准备睡觉。 Māma zhèngzài pū chuáng, zhǔnbèi shuìjiào. Mom is making the bed, getting ready to sleep.

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飘 (piāo) Meaning: to float (in the air), to waft Character-by-character: 飘 (piāo) — to float, to drift. Often part of other words (e.g., 飘动 piāodòng - to float/move, 飘落 piāoluò - to drift down). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 飘 (piāo): Radical: 风 (fēng - wind). Component: 票 (piào - ticket). Wind (风) carrying a ticket (票) through the air → to float. Mnemonic: The wind (风) blows a ticket (票) through the air, making it float (飘). Related Words: 飘动 (piāodòng) - to float, to drift 飘落 (piāoluò) - to drift down Similar-Looking Character: 飘 (piāo) vs. 漂 (piāo - to float (on water)). Distinction: 飘 has wind radical (风) and means to float in air. 漂 has water radical (氵) and means to float on water. Wind for air; water for liquid. Sample Sentence: 雪花轻轻地飘落下来。 Xuěhuā qīngqīng de piāo luò xiàlái. Snowflakes gently float down. 飘在天上 - piāo zài tiān shàng phr. floating in the sky

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飘 (piāo) Meaning: to float (in the air), to waft Character-by-character: 飘 (piāo) — to float, to drift. Often part of other words (e.g., 飘动 piāodòng - to float/move, 飘落 piāoluò - to drift down). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 飘 (piāo): Radical: 风 (fēng - wind). Component: 票 (piào - ticket). Wind (风) carrying a ticket (票) through the air → to float. Mnemonic: The wind (风) blows a ticket (票) through the air, making it float (飘). Related Words: 飘动 (piāodòng) - to float, to drift 飘落 (piāoluò) - to drift down Similar-Looking Character: 飘 (piāo) vs. 漂 (piāo - to float (on water)). Distinction: 飘 has wind radical (风) and means to float in air. 漂 has water radical (氵) and means to float on water. Wind for air; water for liquid. Sample Sentence: 雪花轻轻地飘落下来。 Xuěhuā qīngqīng de piāo luò xiàlái. Snowflakes gently float down. v./adj. to float (in the air); unsteady, weak; self-satisfied, complacent

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阵 (zhèn) Meaning: (measure word) for a short period or spell of an occurrence or action; short period; gust, burst Character-by-character: 阵 (zhèn) — short time; gust; battle array. Often part of other words (e.g., 一阵风 yī zhèn fēng - a gust of wind, 阵地 zhèndì - position/battlefield). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 阵 (zhèn): Radical: 阝 (fù - mound/hill). Component: 车 (chē - vehicle). Vehicles (车) arranged on a hill (阝) in battle formation → battle array; then a period of time. Mnemonic: Vehicles (车) lined up on a hill (阝) for a spell (阵) of battle. Related Words: 一阵 (yī zhèn) - a burst, a spell 阵地 (zhèndì) - position, battlefield Similar-Looking Character: 阵 (zhèn) vs. 陈 (chén - to display/old). Distinction: Both have mound radical (阝). 阵 has vehicle (车) and means short period/battle array. 陈 has eastern (东) and means to display or old. Vehicles on a mound for a short battle (阵); displaying the east (陈). Sample Sentence: 突然刮来一阵大风。 Tūrán guā lái yī zhèn dà fēng. Suddenly, a gust of strong wind blew. 上个月他在上海住了一阵子。 shàng gè yuè tā zài shàng hǎi zhù le yí zhèn zi . phr. He has been in Shanghai for some time last month.

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阵 (zhèn) Meaning: (measure word) for a short period or spell of an occurrence or action; short period; gust, burst Character-by-character: 阵 (zhèn) — short time; gust; battle array. Often part of other words (e.g., 一阵风 yī zhèn fēng - a gust of wind, 阵地 zhèndì - position/battlefield). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 阵 (zhèn): Radical: 阝 (fù - mound/hill). Component: 车 (chē - vehicle). Vehicles (车) arranged on a hill (阝) in battle formation → battle array; then a period of time. Mnemonic: Vehicles (车) lined up on a hill (阝) for a spell (阵) of battle. Related Words: 一阵 (yī zhèn) - a burst, a spell 阵地 (zhèndì) - position, battlefield Similar-Looking Character: 阵 (zhèn) vs. 陈 (chén - to display/old). Distinction: Both have mound radical (阝). 阵 has vehicle (车) and means short period/battle array. 陈 has eastern (东) and means to display or old. Vehicles on a mound for a short battle (阵); displaying the east (陈). Sample Sentence: 突然刮来一阵大风。 Tūrán guā lái yī zhèn dà fēng. Suddenly, a gust of strong wind blew.

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感受 (gǎnshòu) Meaning: (verb) to feel, to experience; (noun) feeling, experience 感 (gǎn) — to feel, to sense. Often part of other words (e.g., 感觉 gǎnjué - feeling, 感动 gǎndòng - moved/touched). 受 (shòu) — to receive, to bear. Often part of other words (e.g., 接受 jiēshòu - to accept, 受到 shòudào - to receive). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 感 (gǎn): Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 咸 (xián - all). All (咸) feelings come from the heart (心) → to feel. Mnemonic: All (咸) emotions come from the heart (心) → to feel (感). 受 (shòu): Radical: 爫 (zhuǎ - claw) + 冖 (mì - cover) + 又 (yòu - hand). A hand (爫) passing something under a cover (冖) to another hand (又) → to receive. Mnemonic: One hand (爫) passes something under a cover (冖) to another hand (又) → to receive (受). Related Words: 感觉 (gǎnjué) - feeling, sensation 接受 (jiēshòu) - to accept Similar-Looking Character: 受 (shòu) vs. 爱 (ài - love). Distinction: 受 has claw (爫) + cover (冖) + hand (又). 爱 adds friend (友) and heart (心). To receive (受) is an action; love (爱) involves the heart and a friend. Sample Sentence: 第一次去海边，他感受到了大海的广阔。 Dì-yī cì qù hǎibiān, tā gǎnshòu dào le dàhǎi de guǎngkuò. The first time he went to the seaside, he experienced the vastness of the ocean.

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感受 (gǎnshòu) Meaning: (verb) to feel, to experience; (noun) feeling, experience Character-by-character: 感 (gǎn) — to feel, to sense. Often part of other words (e.g., 感觉 gǎnjué - feeling, 感动 gǎndòng - moved/touched). 受 (shòu) — to receive, to bear. Often part of other words (e.g., 接受 jiēshòu - to accept, 受到 shòudào - to receive). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 感 (gǎn): Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 咸 (xián - all). All (咸) feelings come from the heart (心) → to feel. Mnemonic: All (咸) emotions come from the heart (心) → to feel (感). 受 (shòu): Radical: 爫 (zhuǎ - claw) + 冖 (mì - cover) + 又 (yòu - hand). A hand (爫) passing something under a cover (冖) to another hand (又) → to receive. Mnemonic: One hand (爫) passes something under a cover (冖) to another hand (又) → to receive (受). Related Words: 感觉 (gǎnjué) - feeling, sensation 接受 (jiēshòu) - to accept Similar-Looking Character: 受 (shòu) vs. 爱 (ài - love). Distinction: 受 has claw (爫) + cover (冖) + hand (又). 爱 adds friend (友) and heart (心). To receive (受) is an action; love (爱) involves the heart and a friend. Sample Sentence: 第一次去海边，他感受到了大海的广阔。 Dì-yī cì qù hǎibiān, tā gǎnshòu dào le dàhǎi de guǎngkuò. The first time he went to the seaside, he experienced the vastness of the ocean.

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流泪 (liú lèi) Meaning: to shed tears, to cry 流 (liú) — to flow. Often part of other words (e.g., 流动 liúdòng - to flow, 流汗 liú hàn - to sweat). 泪 (lèi) — tear, teardrop. Often part of other words (e.g., 眼泪 yǎnlèi - tears, 泪花 lèihuā - teardrops). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 流 (liú): Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Component: 㐬 (liú - child born?). Water (氵) flowing. Mnemonic: Water (氵) flowing (流). 泪 (lèi): Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Component: 目 (mù - eye). Water (氵) from the eyes (目) → tears. Mnemonic: Water (氵) from the eyes (目) are tears (泪). Related Words: 流汗 (liú hàn) - to sweat 眼泪 (yǎnlèi) - tears Similar-Looking Character: 泪 (lèi) vs. 相 (xiāng - each other). Distinction: 泪 has water (氵) + eye (目). 相 has tree (木) + eye (目). Water from the eye is tears (泪); a tree and an eye looking at each other (相). Sample Sentence: 看到电影感人的结局，她忍不住流泪了。 Kàndào diànyǐng gǎnrén de jiéjú, tā rěnbùzhù liú lèi le. Seeing the touching ending of the movie, she couldn't help but shed tears.

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流泪 (liú lèi) Meaning: to shed tears, to cry Character-by-character: 流 (liú) — to flow. Often part of other words (e.g., 流动 liúdòng - to flow, 流汗 liú hàn - to sweat). 泪 (lèi) — tear, teardrop. Often part of other words (e.g., 眼泪 yǎnlèi - tears, 泪花 lèihuā - teardrops). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 流 (liú): Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Component: 㐬 (liú - child born?). Water (氵) flowing. Mnemonic: Water (氵) flowing (流). 泪 (lèi): Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Component: 目 (mù - eye). Water (氵) from the eyes (目) → tears. Mnemonic: Water (氵) from the eyes (目) are tears (泪). Related Words: 流汗 (liú hàn) - to sweat 眼泪 (yǎnlèi) - tears Similar-Looking Character: 泪 (lèi) vs. 相 (xiāng - each other). Distinction: 泪 has water (氵) + eye (目). 相 has tree (木) + eye (目). Water from the eye is tears (泪); a tree and an eye looking at each other (相). Sample Sentence: 看到电影感人的结局，她忍不住流泪了。 Kàndào diànyǐng gǎnrén de jiéjú, tā rěnbùzhù liú lèi le. Seeing the touching ending of the movie, she couldn't help but shed tears.

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外公 (wàigōng) Meaning: maternal grandfather 外 (wài) — outside, external. Often part of other words (e.g., 外面 wàimiàn - outside, 外国 wàiguó - foreign country). 公 (gōng) — public; grandfather; duke. Often part of other words (e.g., 公共 gōnggòng - public, 公司 gōngsī - company). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 外 (wài): Radical: 夕 (xī - evening) + 卜 (bǔ - divination). Divination (卜) in the evening (夕) outside the home → outside. Mnemonic: Perform divination (卜) in the evening (夕) outside (外) the house. 公 (gōng): Radical: 八 (bā - eight) + 厶 (sī - private). To divide (八) what is private (厶) → public. Also means grandfather. Mnemonic: A grandfather (公) is a respected public (公) figure in the family. Related Words: 外婆 (wàipó) - maternal grandmother 外公 (wàigōng) - maternal grandfather Similar-Looking Character: 外 (wài) vs. 处 (chù - place). Distinction: 外 has evening (夕) + divination (卜). 处 has夂 (walk slowly) +卜 (divination). Outside (外) is where you do evening divination; a place (处) is where you slowly walk. Sample Sentence: 我外公今年八十岁了，身体还很健康。 Wǒ wàigōng jīnnián bāshí suì le, shēntǐ hái hěn jiànkāng. My (maternal) grandfather is eighty years old this year and is still very healthy. 外-wài-n. outside, exterior, [wài] char. foreign country; other than one's own; additional, extra; informal, unofficial; remotely related; (relatives) of mother's side 公-gōng-adj. male

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外公 (wàigōng) Meaning: maternal grandfather Character-by-character: 外 (wài) — outside, external. Often part of other words (e.g., 外面 wàimiàn - outside, 外国 wàiguó - foreign country). 公 (gōng) — public; grandfather; duke. Often part of other words (e.g., 公共 gōnggòng - public, 公司 gōngsī - company). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 外 (wài): Radical: 夕 (xī - evening) + 卜 (bǔ - divination). Divination (卜) in the evening (夕) outside the home → outside. Mnemonic: Perform divination (卜) in the evening (夕) outside (外) the house. 公 (gōng): Radical: 八 (bā - eight) + 厶 (sī - private). To divide (八) what is private (厶) → public. Also means grandfather. Mnemonic: A grandfather (公) is a respected public (公) figure in the family. Related Words: 外婆 (wàipó) - maternal grandmother 外公 (wàigōng) - maternal grandfather Similar-Looking Character: 外 (wài) vs. 处 (chù - place). Distinction: 外 has evening (夕) + divination (卜). 处 has夂 (walk slowly) +卜 (divination). Outside (外) is where you do evening divination; a place (处) is where you slowly walk. Sample Sentence: 我外公今年八十岁了，身体还很健康。 Wǒ wàigōng jīnnián bāshí suì le, shēntǐ hái hěn jiànkāng. My (maternal) grandfather is eighty years old this year and is still very healthy.

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姥姥 (lǎolao) Meaning: maternal grandmother (Already covered in Card #7, but included here for completeness) Character-by-character: 姥 (lǎo) — grandmother (maternal). Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 老 (lǎo - old). An old (老) woman (女) → grandmother. Sample Sentence: 我姥姥做的饭菜特别好吃。 Wǒ lǎolao zuò de fàncài tèbié hǎochī. My (maternal) grandma's cooking is especially delicious.

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姥姥 (lǎolao- meaning: maternal grandmother (Already covered in Card #7, but included here for completeness) Character-by-character: 姥 (lǎo) — grandmother (maternal). Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 老 (lǎo - old). An old (老) woman (女) → grandmother. Sample Sentence: 我姥姥做的饭菜特别好吃。 Wǒ lǎolao zuò de fàncài tèbié hǎochī. My (maternal) grandma's cooking is especially delicious.

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姑姑 (gūgu)Meaning: aunt, father's sister 姑 (gū): Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 古 (gǔ - ancient). The woman (女) from the ancient (古) family line → paternal aunt. Sample Sentence: 我姑姑常常给我寄礼物。 Wǒ gūgu chángcháng gěi wǒ jì lǐwù. My (paternal) aunt often sends me gifts. 姑-gū-char. aunt on father's side, father's sister; husband's sister, sister-in-law; girl; nun, priestess

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姑姑 (gūgu) Meaning: aunt, father's sister 姑 (gū): Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 古 (gǔ - ancient). The woman (女) from the ancient (古) family line → paternal aunt. Sample Sentence: 我姑姑常常给我寄礼物。 Wǒ gūgu chángcháng gěi wǒ jì lǐwù. My (paternal) aunt often sends me gifts.

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舅舅 (jiùjiu) Meaning: uncle, mother's brother 舅 (jiù): Radical: 臼 (jiù - mortar). Component: 男 (nán - man). The man (男) who works with a mortar (臼) → maternal uncle. Sample Sentence: 我舅舅是个医生，在北京工作。 Wǒ jiùjiu shì gè yīshēng, zài Běijīng gōngzuò. My (maternal) uncle is a doctor and works in Beijing. 40. 老婆 (lǎopo) Meaning: wife (colloquial) 舅-jiù-n. mother's brother, uncle; wife's brother, brother-in-law; husband's father 舅母-jiù mǔ-n. aunt on mother's side, mother's brother's wife 舅妈-jiù mā-n. aunt (wife of mother's brother) 大舅-dà jiù-n. older uncle (on the mother's side) 小舅-xiǎo jiù-n. younger uncle (on the father's side)

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舅舅 (jiùjiu) Meaning: uncle, mother's brother 舅 (jiù): Radical: 臼 (jiù - mortar). Component: 男 (nán - man). The man (男) who works with a mortar (臼) → maternal uncle. Sample Sentence: 我舅舅是个医生，在北京工作。 Wǒ jiùjiu shì gè yīshēng, zài Běijīng gōngzuò. My (maternal) uncle is a doctor and works in Beijing. 40. 老婆 (lǎopo) Meaning: wife (colloquial)

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老婆 (lǎopo) Meaning: wife (colloquial) 老 (lǎo) — old, always. 婆 (pó) — old woman. Mnemonic: The old woman (老婆) of the house is the wife. Sample Sentence: 我老婆是老师。 Wǒ lǎopo shì lǎoshī. My wife is a teacher.

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老婆 (lǎopo) Meaning: wife (colloquial) 老 (lǎo) — old, always. 婆 (pó) — old woman. Mnemonic: The old woman (老婆) of the house is the wife. Sample Sentence: 我老婆是老师。 Wǒ lǎopo shì lǎoshī. My wife is a teacher. n. wife (informal)

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太太 (tàitai) Meaning: wife; madam, Mrs. 太 (tài) — too, extremely; highest. Often part of other words (e.g., 太阳 tàiyáng - sun, 太大 tài dà - too big). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 太 (tài): Radical: 大 (dà - big). Component: 丶 (diǎn - dot). Big (大) with a dot (丶) added → too much, extreme. Mnemonic: Big (大) plus a dot (丶) makes it even more (太) — too much. Related Words: 太阳 (tàiyáng) - sun 太大 (tài dà) - too big Similar-Looking Character: 太 (tài) vs. 大 (dà - big). Distinction: 太 has a dot (丶) added to 大. Big (大) is just big; with a dot (丶) it becomes "too much" (太). Sample Sentence: 这是我太太，我们结婚五年了。 Zhè shì wǒ tàitai, wǒmen jiéhūn wǔ nián le. This is my wife; we've been married for five years.

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太太 (tàitai) Meaning: wife; madam, Mrs. 太 (tài) — too, extremely; highest. Often part of other words (e.g., 太阳 tàiyáng - sun, 太大 tài dà - too big). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 太 (tài): Radical: 大 (dà - big). Component: 丶 (diǎn - dot). Big (大) with a dot (丶) added → too much, extreme. Mnemonic: Big (大) plus a dot (丶) makes it even more (太) — too much. Related Words: 太阳 (tàiyáng) - sun 太大 (tài dà) - too big Similar-Looking Character: 太 (tài) vs. 大 (dà - big). Distinction: 太 has a dot (丶) added to 大. Big (大) is just big; with a dot (丶) it becomes "too much" (太). Sample Sentence: 这是我太太，我们结婚五年了。 Zhè shì wǒ tàitai, wǒmen jiéhūn wǔ nián le. This is my wife; we've been married for five years.

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兄弟 (xiōngdì) Meaning: brothers Character-by-character: 兄 (xiōng) — elder brother. Often part of other words (e.g., 兄长 xiōngzhǎng - elder brother, 兄弟 xiōngdì - brothers). 弟 (dì) — younger brother. Often part of other words (e.g., 弟弟 dìdi - younger brother, 徒弟 túdì - apprentice). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 兄 (xiōng): Radical: 口 (kǒu - mouth) + 儿 (ér - child). A child (儿) with a mouth (口) giving orders → elder brother. Mnemonic: The child (儿) who speaks (口) with authority is the elder brother (兄). 弟 (dì): Radical: 弓 (gōng - bow). Components: 弓 (gōng - bow) + 丨 (gǔn - line) + 丿 (piě - slash). A bow (弓) tied with a line, showing order and sequence → younger brother. Mnemonic: The younger brother (弟) follows in order, like arrows from a bow (弓). Related Words: 兄弟 (xiōngdì) - brothers 弟弟 (dìdi) - younger brother Similar-Looking Character: 兄 (xiōng) vs. 只 (zhǐ - only). Distinction: 兄 has mouth (口) + child (儿). 只 has mouth (口) + eight (八). A child with a mouth is an elder brother; eight mouths is just "only." Sample Sentence: 他们兄弟俩感情很好。 Tāmen xiōngdì liǎ gǎnqíng hěn hǎo. The two brothers have a very good relationship.

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兄弟 (xiōngdì) Meaning: brothers Character-by-character: 兄 (xiōng) — elder brother. Often part of other words (e.g., 兄长 xiōngzhǎng - elder brother, 兄弟 xiōngdì - brothers). 弟 (dì) — younger brother. Often part of other words (e.g., 弟弟 dìdi - younger brother, 徒弟 túdì - apprentice). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 兄 (xiōng): Radical: 口 (kǒu - mouth) + 儿 (ér - child). A child (儿) with a mouth (口) giving orders → elder brother. Mnemonic: The child (儿) who speaks (口) with authority is the elder brother (兄). 弟 (dì): Radical: 弓 (gōng - bow). Components: 弓 (gōng - bow) + 丨 (gǔn - line) + 丿 (piě - slash). A bow (弓) tied with a line, showing order and sequence → younger brother. Mnemonic: The younger brother (弟) follows in order, like arrows from a bow (弓). Related Words: 兄弟 (xiōngdì) - brothers 弟弟 (dìdi) - younger brother Similar-Looking Character: 兄 (xiōng) vs. 只 (zhǐ - only). Distinction: 兄 has mouth (口) + child (儿). 只 has mouth (口) + eight (八). A child with a mouth is an elder brother; eight mouths is just "only." Sample Sentence: 他们兄弟俩感情很好。 Tāmen xiōngdì liǎ gǎnqíng hěn hǎo. The two brothers have a very good relationship.

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小气 (xiǎoqi) Meaning: stingy, miserly; narrow-minded Character-by-character: 小 (xiǎo) — small. Often part of other words (e.g., 小孩 xiǎohái - child, 小时 xiǎoshí - hour). 气 (qì) — air, gas; spirit, energy. Often part of other words (e.g., 空气 kōngqì - air, 生气 shēngqì - angry). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 小 (xiǎo): Radical: 小 (xiǎo) - itself. Three small dots representing small things. Mnemonic: Something small. 气 (qì): Radical: 气 (qì) - itself. Vapor rising from rice. Mnemonic: Steam rising — energy/air. Related Words: 小 (xiǎo) - small 生气 (shēngqì) - angry Similar-Looking Character: 小气 (xiǎoqi) as a word. 气 alone means air/energy; 小气 means having a small spirit → stingy. Sample Sentence: 他太小气了，从不肯请朋友吃饭。 Tā tài xiǎoqi le, cóng bù kěn qǐng péngyou chīfàn. He is too stingy; he never treats friends to a meal.

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小气 (xiǎoqi) Meaning: stingy, miserly; narrow-minded Character-by-character: 小 (xiǎo) — small. Often part of other words (e.g., 小孩 xiǎohái - child, 小时 xiǎoshí - hour). 气 (qì) — air, gas; spirit, energy. Often part of other words (e.g., 空气 kōngqì - air, 生气 shēngqì - angry). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 小 (xiǎo): Radical: 小 (xiǎo) - itself. Three small dots representing small things. Mnemonic: Something small. 气 (qì): Radical: 气 (qì) - itself. Vapor rising from rice. Mnemonic: Steam rising — energy/air. Related Words: 小 (xiǎo) - small 生气 (shēngqì) - angry Similar-Looking Character: 小气 (xiǎoqi) as a word. 气 alone means air/energy; 小气 means having a small spirit → stingy. Sample Sentence: 他太小气了，从不肯请朋友吃饭。 Tā tài xiǎoqi le, cóng bù kěn qǐng péngyou chīfàn. He is too stingy; he never treats friends to a meal.

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周到 (zhōudào) Meaning: thoughtful, considerate, thorough Character-by-character: 周 (zhōu) — circumference; all over; thoughtful. Often part of other words (e.g., 周围 zhōuwéi - surroundings, 一周 yī zhōu - one week). 到 (dào) — to arrive; up until. Often part of other words (e.g., 到达 dàodá - to arrive, 到处 dàochù - everywhere). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 周 (zhōu): Radical: 冂 (jiōng - wide). Components: 冂 (jiōng - wide) + 土 (tǔ - earth) + 口 (kǒu - mouth). All around (周) the earth. Mnemonic: Going all around (周) the territory. 到 (dào): Radical: 至 (zhì - to arrive) + 刂 (dāo - knife). To arrive (至) with a knife (刂) to cut through → to reach. Mnemonic: Arrive (到) and cut through. Related Words: 周围 (zhōuwéi) - surroundings 到达 (dàodá) - to arrive Similar-Looking Character: 周 (zhōu) vs. 同 (tóng - same). Distinction: 周 has土 (earth) + 口 (mouth) inside. 同 has 一 (one) + 口 (mouth) inside. All around (周) covers earth; same (同) is one mouth. Sample Sentence: 这家酒店的服务非常周到。 Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwù fēicháng zhōudào. The service at this hotel is very thoughtful.o 周-zhōu-n./m. week; circuit, circle, round 到-dào-v. arrive, get to, reach; go to, leave for other meanings [dào] adj./v. considerate or thoughtful; used after a verb indicating an action's result

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周到 (zhōudào) Meaning: thoughtful, considerate, thorough Character-by-character: 周 (zhōu) — circumference; all over; thoughtful. Often part of other words (e.g., 周围 zhōuwéi - surroundings, 一周 yī zhōu - one week). 到 (dào) — to arrive; up until. Often part of other words (e.g., 到达 dàodá - to arrive, 到处 dàochù - everywhere). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 周 (zhōu): Radical: 冂 (jiōng - wide). Components: 冂 (jiōng - wide) + 土 (tǔ - earth) + 口 (kǒu - mouth). All around (周) the earth. Mnemonic: Going all around (周) the territory. 到 (dào): Radical: 至 (zhì - to arrive) + 刂 (dāo - knife). To arrive (至) with a knife (刂) to cut through → to reach. Mnemonic: Arrive (到) and cut through. Related Words: 周围 (zhōuwéi) - surroundings 到达 (dàodá) - to arrive Similar-Looking Character: 周 (zhōu) vs. 同 (tóng - same). Distinction: 周 has土 (earth) + 口 (mouth) inside. 同 has 一 (one) + 口 (mouth) inside. All around (周) covers earth; same (同) is one mouth. Sample Sentence: 这家酒店的服务非常周到。 Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwù fēicháng zhōudào. The service at this hotel is very thoughtful.

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坦率 (tǎnshuài) - Meaning: frank, candid, straightforward 坦 (tǎn) — level, smooth; open. Often part of other words (e.g., 平坦 píngtǎn - flat/smooth, 坦克 tǎnkè - tank). 率 (shuài) — straightforward, frank; to lead. Often part of other words (e.g., 率领 shuàilǐng - to lead, 直率 zhíshuài - straightforward). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 坦 (tǎn): Radical: 土 (tǔ - earth). Component: 旦 (dàn - dawn). Earth (土) as smooth as dawn (旦) light → level, open. Mnemonic: The earth (土) at dawn (旦) is smooth and open (坦). 率 (shuài): Radical: 玄 (xuán - mysterious) + 十 (shí - ten). Originally a net, then leading, then straightforward. Mnemonic: Leading (率) straight ahead is frank (率). Related Words: 平坦 (píngtǎn) - flat, smooth 直率 (zhíshuài) - straightforward Similar-Looking Character: 坦 (tǎn) vs. 但 (dàn - but). Distinction: 坦 has earth (土) + dawn (旦). 但 has person (亻) + dawn (旦). Earth at dawn is smooth (坦); a person at dawn says "but" (但). Sample Sentence: 他很坦率地承认了自己的错误。 Tā hěn tǎnshuài de chéngrèn le zìjǐ de cuòwù. He very frankly admitted his own mistake. 坦-tǎn-char. wide and smooth, broad and level; calm, composed; open, candid 平坦-píng tǎn-adj. even, smooth, level, flat 坦诚-tǎn chéng-adj. frank and honest 率-shuài-. lead, command; (lit.) follow, obey [lǜ] char. rate, proportion 坦率地说-tǎn shuài de shuō phr. frankly speaking 她这个人十分坦率。 tā zhè gè rén shí fēn tǎn shuài phr. She is a very frank person.

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坦率 (tǎnshuài) Meaning: frank, candid, straightforward Character-by-character: 坦 (tǎn) — level, smooth; open. Often part of other words (e.g., 平坦 píngtǎn - flat/smooth, 坦克 tǎnkè - tank). 率 (shuài) — straightforward, frank; to lead. Often part of other words (e.g., 率领 shuàilǐng - to lead, 直率 zhíshuài - straightforward). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 坦 (tǎn): Radical: 土 (tǔ - earth). Component: 旦 (dàn - dawn). Earth (土) as smooth as dawn (旦) light → level, open. Mnemonic: The earth (土) at dawn (旦) is smooth and open (坦). 率 (shuài): Radical: 玄 (xuán - mysterious) + 十 (shí - ten). Originally a net, then leading, then straightforward. Mnemonic: Leading (率) straight ahead is frank (率). Related Words: 平坦 (píngtǎn) - flat, smooth 直率 (zhíshuài) - straightforward Similar-Looking Character: 坦 (tǎn) vs. 但 (dàn - but). Distinction: 坦 has earth (土) + dawn (旦). 但 has person (亻) + dawn (旦). Earth at dawn is smooth (坦); a person at dawn says "but" (但). Sample Sentence: 他很坦率地承认了自己的错误。 Tā hěn tǎnshuài de chéngrèn le zìjǐ de cuòwù. He very frankly admitted his own mistake. adj. frank, candid, outspoken, straightforward

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依赖-yī lài 依-yī-v. lean against; rely on; comply with, listen to 赖 lài -v./adj. go back on one's word; to shift the blame onto sb else; to blame; depend on; hold on in one place; (oral) good 你已经长大了，不能再依赖父母了。 nǐ yǐ jīng zhǎng dà le, bù néng zài yī lài fù mǔ le phr. You are grown up and cannot depend on your parents any more.

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yī lài v. depend on

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自豪-zì háo 豪---háo-char. person of extraordinary powers or endowments; bold and unconstrained; rich and powerful; bullying; proud 感到自豪 gǎn dào zì háo phr. to feel proud

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自豪-zì háo-adj. taking pride in, proud of

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细语.-xì yǔ 细-xì-adj. thin, slender, fine; trifling, minute; narrow; weak;

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细语.-xì yǔ 细-xì-adj. thin, slender, fine; trifling, minute; narrow; weak;

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转眼-zhuǎn yǎn 一转眼，又到学期末了。 yì zhuǎn yǎn, yòu dào xué 细语.-xì yǔ 细-xì-adj. thin, slender, fine; trifling, minute; narrow; weak;qī mò le . phr. In a second it is again the end of the semester. 一转眼-yì zhuǎn yǎn-adv. in a wink, in a very short moment

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细语.-xì yǔ 细-xì-adj. thin, slender, fine; trifling, minute; narrow; weak;-adv. in the twinkling of an eye, in an instant, in a flash

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一直以来 - yì zhí yǐ lái

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yì zhí yǐ lái - phr. all the time, since always

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改革开放-gǎi gé kāi fàng 革-gé-n./v. leather; to reform; to dismiss 放-fàng-v. to put, to place; to give out, to send out; to dismiss; to pasture; to set off, let off, [fàng] v. to release, to set free; to loan; to enlarge; to lay aside; to cause to fall down; to put in; to readjust oneself

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gǎi gé kāi fàng phr. reform and open to the outside world, reform and opening policy

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摔.shuāi 他的骨头摔断了，得手术。 tā de gǔ tou shuāi duàn le, děi shǒu shù . phr. He fell down and broke a bone, which required a surgery. 摔断-shuāi duàn-phr. to fall and break, to break (bones) by falling 摔坏-shuāi huài-v. break 摔破-shuāi pò-phr. to drop and break

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shuāi-v. fall; cause to fall and break; hurtle down, plunge; cast, throw

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抑制 - yì zhì 抑 - yì -char. restrain, repress , [yì] conj. (lit.) or; but, however; besides 制 - zhì - char. system, rule; to tailor; to formulate; to restrict, [zhì] v. to make, to manufacture 她抑制住了眼泪。 Tā yìzhì zhù le yǎnlèi. She held back her tears.

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yì zhì v. inhibit, repress, restrain

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生前-shēng qián 爷爷生前很喜欢写书法。 Yéye shēngqián hěn xǐhuān xiě shūfǎ. My grandfather really liked calligraphy before he passed away.

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shēng qián n. before one's death

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忧伤-yōu shāng 忧-yōu-char. worry, be worried; anxiety, concern; (lit.) funeral arrangements for parents 伤 - shāng - n./v. wound, injury; to hurt; to get sick of sth (usually of foods) 她看起来非常忧伤。 tā kàn qǐ lai fēi cháng yōu shāng phr. She looks very sad.

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yōu shāng n./adj. sorrow, distressed, sad

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气喘吁吁-qì chuǎn xū xū 喘 - chuǎn -v. breathe heavily, pant, gasp for air 他跑上五楼后气喘吁吁。 Tā pǎo shàng wǔ lóu hòu qìchuǎn xūxū. He was panting heavily after running up to the fifth floor.

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气喘吁吁-qì chuǎn xū xū phr. pant, gasp for breath 喘 - chuǎn -v. breathe heavily, pant, gasp for air 他跑上五楼后气喘吁吁。 Tā pǎo shàng wǔ lóu hòu qìchuǎn xūxū. He was panting heavily after running up to the fifth floor.

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痛哭-tòng kū v. cry bitterly 痛 - tòng -adj./adv. painful, aching; grieved, sorrowful; deeply, bitterly 失声痛哭 shī shēng tòng kū - idiom. lose control and cry out loud 哀痛-āi tòng-adj. sorrowful, grieved

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tòng kū 痛哭-tòng kū v. cry bitterly 痛 - tòng -adj./adv. painful, aching; grieved, sorrowful; deeply, bitterly 失声痛哭 shī shēng tòng kū - idiom. lose control and cry out loud 哀痛-āi tòng-adj. sorrowful, grieved

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与其-yǔ qí conj. rather than 与其...不如.... yǔ qí ... bù rú ... phr. rather than..., it would be better to ...; rather than..., ... might as well... 与其坐船不如坐飞机。 yǔ qí zuò chuán bù rú zuò fēi jī . phr. Rather than traveling by ship, (I)'d rather travel by air. 与其那样不如这样。 yǔ qí nà yàng bú rú zhè yàng . phr. Rather than that way, (we)'d better do it this way.

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与其-yǔ qí conj. rather than 与其...不如.... yǔ qí ... bù rú ... phr. rather than..., it would be better to ...; rather than..., ... might as well... 与其坐船不如坐飞机。 yǔ qí zuò chuán bù rú zuò fēi jī . phr. Rather than traveling by ship, (I)'d rather travel by air. 与其那样不如这样。 yǔ qí nà yàng bú rú zhè yàng . phr. Rather than that way, (we)'d better do it this way

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欺骗-qī piàn 欺-qī-char. delude, cheat; bully, take advantage of

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欺骗-qī piàn 欺-qī-char. delude, cheat; bully, take advantage of

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规矩-guī ju ( 矩 -jǔ -char. (carpenter's) square; rule, regulation) 守规矩-shǒu guī ju-phr. obey the rules 有规矩-yǒu guī ju-phr. to be well-behaved, to be well-disciplined, to be well-mannered 遵守规矩-zūn shǒu guī jǔ-phr. to obey the rules- 这孩子一点儿规矩都没有。 zhè hái zi yì diǎnr guī jǔ dōu méi yǒu . phr. This child has no manner at all.

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规矩-guī ju ( 矩 -jǔ -char. (carpenter's) square; rule, regulation) 守规矩-shǒu guī ju-phr. obey the rules 有规矩-yǒu guī ju-phr. to be well-behaved, to be well-disciplined, to be well-mannered 遵守规矩-zūn shǒu guī jǔ-phr. to obey the rules- 这孩子一点儿规矩都没有。 zhè hái zi yì diǎnr guī jǔ dōu méi yǒu . phr. This child has no manner at all.

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独生-dú shēng 独生子女 -dú shēng zǐ nǚ n. the only child (in a family) 独生女 -dú shēng nǚ n. only daughter

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独生-dú shēng 独生子女 -dú shēng zǐ nǚ n. the only child (in a family) 独生女 -dú shēng nǚ n. only daughter

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习俗-xí sú 俗-sú-char. custom, convention; mortal life, mundane world; popular, current 社会习俗-shè huì xí sú-phr. social custom 中秋节习俗-zhōng qiū jié xí sú-phr. custom of Mid Autumn Festival 春节习俗-chūn jié xí sú-phr. custom of the Spring Festival 传统习俗-chuán tǒng xí sú-nphr. traditional custom, conventional practice

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习俗-xí sú 俗-sú-char. custom, convention; mortal life, mundane world; popular, current 社会习俗-shè huì xí sú-phr. social custom 中秋节习俗-zhōng qiū jié xí sú-phr. custom of Mid Autumn Festival 春节习俗-chūn jié xí sú-phr. custom of the Spring Festival 传统习俗-chuán tǒng xí sú-nphr. traditional custom, conventional practice

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天伦之乐-tiān lún zhī lè

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天伦之乐-tiān lún zhī lè idiom. family happiness, family love and joy

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喜气洋洋-xǐ qì yáng yáng

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喜气洋洋-xǐ qì yáng yáng

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犹豫 -yóu yù 犹-yóu- still, yet; be like, be just as 豫-yù hesitate (not used alone); (lit.) live in ease and comfort; (lit.) (happy and content (予 -yǔ: char. give, bestow, grant I, me) 毫不犹豫 -háo bù yóu yù phr. without the slightest hesitation 犹豫不决 -yóu yù bù jué -v. hesitate 我做决定时总是犹豫不决。 wǒ zuò jué dìng shí zǒng shì yóu yù bù jué phr. I'm always hesitant when making decisions.

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yóu yù adj./v. hesitant; hesitate

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无私-wú sī 私-sī-char. private; personal, individual; selfish; personal interest; illicit; secretly; contraband 她为大家付出了无私的爱。 Tā wèi dàjiā fùchū le wúsī de ài. → She gave everyone selfless love.

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wú sī adj. selfless, unselfish, disinterested, altruistic

Answer 114

断 (duàn) Meaning: to cut off, to break, to stop, to sever Character-by-character: 断 (duàn) — to break, to judge, to decide. Often part of other words (e.g., 不断 bùduàn - continuous/unceasing, 判断 pànduàn - to judge). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 断 (duàn): Radical: 斤 (jīn - axe). Components: 㠯 (yǐ - to use) + 斤 (jīn - axe). Using (㠯) an axe (斤) to cut something → to break off. Mnemonic: Use (㠯) an axe (斤) to cut off (断) a branch. Related Words: 不断 (bùduàn) - continuous, unceasing 判断 (pànduàn) - to judge, to decide Similar-Looking Character: 断 (duàn) vs. 继 (jì - to continue). Distinction: 断 means to break/stop. 继 means to continue. They are opposites. 继 has silk radical (纟), showing threads continuing. Sample Sentence: 我们的联系从来没有中断过。 Wǒmen de liánxì cónglái méiyǒu zhōngduàn guò. Our connection has never been broken off.

Answer 115

断 (duàn) Meaning: to cut off, to break, to stop, to sever Character-by-character: 断 (duàn) — to break, to judge, to decide. Often part of other words (e.g., 不断 bùduàn - continuous/unceasing, 判断 pànduàn - to judge). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 断 (duàn): Radical: 斤 (jīn - axe). Components: 㠯 (yǐ - to use) + 斤 (jīn - axe). Using (㠯) an axe (斤) to cut something → to break off. Mnemonic: Use (㠯) an axe (斤) to cut off (断) a branch. Related Words: 不断 (bùduàn) - continuous, unceasing 判断 (pànduàn) - to judge, to decide Similar-Looking Character: 断 (duàn) vs. 继 (jì - to continue). Distinction: 断 means to break/stop. 继 means to continue. They are opposites. 继 has silk radical (纟), showing threads continuing. Sample Sentence: 我们的联系从来没有中断过。 Wǒmen de liánxì cónglái méiyǒu zhōngduàn guò. Our connection has never been broken off.

Answer 116

不得了 (bùdéliǎo) Meaning: extremely, exceedingly; terrible, awful (expressing seriousness) Character-by-character: 不 (bù) — not. 得 (dé) — to get, to obtain. 了 (liǎo) — to finish, to end; (used after 得 to indicate possibility). Character Breakdown & Mnemonics: 不 (bù): Radical: 一 (yī - one). A negative particle. 得 (dé): Radical: 彳 (chì - step). Component: 日 (rì - sun) + 一 (yī - one) + 寸 (cùn - inch). To step (彳) and get something measured by the sun (日) and inch (寸) → to obtain. 了 (liǎo): Radical: 了 (le/liǎo) - itself. A child wrapped in swaddling clothes, suggesting completion. Usage Note: As a complement: 形容词 + 得 + 不得了 → extremely + adjective As an exclamation: 不得了了！→ Oh no! / This is terrible! Related Words: 了不得 (liǎobude) - amazing, extraordinary 了得 (liǎode) - terrific, remarkable Similar-Looking Character: 得 (de/dé) vs. 很 (hěn - very). Distinction: 得 has a step radical (彳) and is a verb particle. 很 is the common adverb for "very." Sample Sentence: 听到这个消息，他高兴得不得了。 Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā gāoxìng de bùdéliǎo. Upon hearing this news, he was extremely happy.

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