HSK 5 lesson 7_final

Question 1

n. idiom, set phrase

Answer 1

成语-chéng yǔ

成语 (chéngyǔ) - Idiom, set phrase
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
成 (chéng): “to become”; “accomplished”. Radical: 戈 (gē - spear, lance).
戈 (gē): A common radical for weapons or warfare. E.g., 战 (zhàn - to fight), 我 (wǒ - I, originally a weapon symbol).
语 (yǔ): “language”; “to speak”. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 吾 (wú - I, we).
Radical/Component Usage:
讠 (yán): Extremely common radical for words/speech. E.g., 说 (shuō - to speak), 话 (huà - talk), 认识 (rènshi - to know)., 吾 (wú): A classical way to say “I”. Seen in 吾辈 (wúbèi - our generation), but more common as a component in words like 语 (yǔ) and 悟 (wù - to realize).

Sample Sentence:
学习中文时，了解成语很重要。
Xuéxí Zhōngwén shí, liǎojiě chéngyǔ hěn zhòngyào.
When studying Chinese, understanding idioms is very important.

Question 2

成语

Answer 2

chéng yǔ-n. idiom, set phrase
成语 (chéngyǔ) - Idiom, set phrase
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
成 (chéng): “to become”; “accomplished”. Radical: 戈 (gē - spear, lance).
戈 (gē): A common radical for weapons or warfare. E.g., 战 (zhàn - to fight), 我 (wǒ - I, originally a weapon symbol).
语 (yǔ): “language”; “to speak”. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 吾 (wú - I, we).
Radical/Component Usage:
讠 (yán): Extremely common radical for words/speech. E.g., 说 (shuō - to speak), 话 (huà - talk), 认识 (rènshi - to know)., 吾 (wú): A classical way to say “I”. Seen in 吾辈 (wúbèi - our generation), but more common as a component in words like 语 (yǔ) and 悟 (wù - to realize).

Sample Sentence:
学习中文时，了解成语很重要。
Xuéxí Zhōngwén shí, liǎojiě chéngyǔ hěn zhòngyào.
When studying Chinese, understanding idioms is very important.

Question 3

used for news, writings, etc.) piece, item, also: norm; rule, regulation; (lit.) to imitate;

Answer 3

则 (zé) - Rule; principle; (classical) then, but
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
Radical: 刂 (dāo - knife). The character is a pictograph of a knife carving rules on a bronze vessel.
Radical/Component Usage: 刂 (dāo): Very common radical for cutting or sharp things. E.g., 刀 (dāo - knife), 分 (fēn - to divide), 到 (dào - to arrive).
Other Common Usages:
原则 (yuánzé): Principle, doctrine., 规则 (guīzé): Rule, regulation., 否则 (fǒuzé): Otherwise, or else.

Sample Sentence:
每个人都应该遵守交通规则。
Měi gè rén dōu yīnggāi zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé.
Everyone should obey the traffic rules.

Question 4

则

Answer 4

zé-char./m. norm; rule, regulation; (lit.) to imitate; (used for news, writings, etc.) piece, item
则 (zé) - Rule; principle; (classical) then, but
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
Radical: 刂 (dāo - knife). The character is a pictograph of a knife carving rules on a bronze vessel.
Radical/Component Usage: 刂 (dāo): Very common radical for cutting or sharp things. E.g., 刀 (dāo - knife), 分 (fēn - to divide), 到 (dào - to arrive).
Other Common Usages:
原则 (yuánzé): Principle, doctrine., 规则 (guīzé): Rule, regulation., 否则 (fǒuzé): Otherwise, or else.
Sample Sentence:
每个人都应该遵守交通规则。
Měi gè rén dōu yīnggāi zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé.
Everyone should obey the traffic rules.

Question 5

n. blind person

Answer 5

盲人 (mángrén) - Blind person
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
盲 (máng): “Blind”. Radical: 目 (mù - eye). Component: 亡 (wáng - to die, to lose).
目 (mù): Fundamental radical for things related to eyes. E.g., 看 (kàn - to look), 眼睛 (yǎnjing - eye), 睡 (shuì - to sleep).亡 (wáng): Means “to perish” or “to flee”. A component in 忘 (wàng - to forget), 忙 (máng - busy).
人 (rén): “Person”. Radical: 人 (rén - person).
Radical/Component Usage: 人 (rén): The most common radical for people. E.g., 你 (nǐ - you), 他 (tā - he), 们 (men - plural marker for pronouns).

Sample Sentence:
盲人过马路时需要帮助。
Mángrén guò mǎlù shí xūyào bāngzhù.
Blind people need help when crossing the street.
máng rén mō xiàng
phr. A blind man feels an elephant, only touching some part of it, and concluding what the elephant is like. (means drawing a conclusion from incomplete data)

瞎子-xiā zi-n. blind person

Question 6

盲人

Answer 6

máng rén, n. blind person
盲人 (mángrén) - Blind person
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
盲 (máng): “Blind”. Radical: 目 (mù - eye). Component: 亡 (wáng - to die, to lose).
目 (mù): Fundamental radical for things related to eyes. E.g., 看 (kàn - to look), 眼睛 (yǎnjing - eye), 睡 (shuì - to sleep).亡 (wáng): Means “to perish” or “to flee”. A component in 忘 (wàng - to forget), 忙 (máng - busy).
人 (rén): “Person”. Radical: 人 (rén - person).
Radical/Component Usage: 人 (rén): The most common radical for people. E.g., 你 (nǐ - you), 他 (tā - he), 们 (men - plural marker for pronouns).

Sample Sentence:
盲人过马路时需要帮助。
Mángrén guò mǎlù shí xūyào bāngzhù.
Blind people need help when crossing the street.
máng rén mō xiàng
phr. A blind man feels an elephant, only touching some part of it, and concluding what the elephant is like. (means drawing a conclusion from incomplete data)

瞎子-xiā zi-n. blind person

Question 7

v. stroke, touch, feel; fish for, fumble; try to find out; go in the dark, grope for

Answer 7

摸.mō
摸 (mō) - To touch; to feel for; to grope
Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 莫 (mò - do not).
Radical/Component Usage: 扌 (shǒu): Extremely common radical for hand actions. E.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull), 找 (zhǎo - to look for).
莫 (mò): A classical negative “do not”. Seen in 莫大 (mòdà - greatest), and is a component in 摸 (mō), 模 (mó - model), 寞 (mò - lonely).

Sample Sentence:
他在黑暗中摸索着电灯开关。Tā zài hēi’àn zhōng mōsuǒzhe diàndēng kāiguān.

He groped for the light switch in the dark.
莫:mò-pro./adv. (lit.) nobody, nothing; do not; not; (indicating guess or rhetorical question)
摸​清​事​实​: mō qīng shì shí (phr. find out the fact
棉​花​摸​起​来​软​软​的​。:
mián hua mō qǐ lai ruán ruǎn de .(phr. Cotton feels soft.)
偷偷摸摸
tōu tōu mō mō
adj. surreptitious, sneaky

Question 8

摸

Answer 8

摸.mō
摸 (mō) - To touch; to feel for; to grope
Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 莫 (mò - do not).
Radical/Component Usage: 扌 (shǒu): Extremely common radical for hand actions. E.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull), 找 (zhǎo - to look for).
莫 (mò): A classical negative “do not”. Seen in 莫大 (mòdà - greatest), and is a component in 摸 (mō), 模 (mó - model), 寞 (mò - lonely).

Sample Sentence:
他在黑暗中摸索着电灯开关。Tā zài hēi’àn zhōng mōsuǒzhe diàndēng kāiguān.
mō-v. stroke, touch, feel; fish for, fumble; try to find out; go in the dark, grope for

Question 9

大象

Answer 9

大象 (dàxiàng) - Elephant
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
大 (dà): “Big”. Radical: 大 (dà - big).
象 (xiàng): “Elephant”; “appearance”. Radical: 豕 (shǐ - pig, but historically a pictograph of an elephant).
Radical/Component Usage:
大 (dà): A very common character and radical. E.g., 太 (tài - too), 天 (tiān - sky).
象 (xiàng): Used in words like 现象 (xiànxiàng - phenomenon), 形象 (xíngxiàng - image), 象征 (xiàngzhēng - symbol).

Sample Sentence:
大象是陆地上最大的动物。
Dàxiàng shì lùdì shàng zuì dà de dòngwù.
The elephant is the largest animal on land.

Question 10

n. elephant

Answer 10

大象
dà xiàng
大象 (dàxiàng) - Elephant
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
大 (dà): “Big”. Radical: 大 (dà - big).
象 (xiàng): “Elephant”; “appearance”. Radical: 豕 (shǐ - pig, but historically a pictograph of an elephant).
Radical/Component Usage:
大 (dà): A very common character and radical. E.g., 太 (tài - too), 天 (tiān - sky).
象 (xiàng): Used in words like 现象 (xiànxiàng - phenomenon), 形象 (xíngxiàng - image), 象征 (xiàngzhēng - symbol).

Sample Sentence:
大象是陆地上最大的动物。
Dàxiàng shì lùdì shàng zuì dà de dòngwù.
The elephant is the largest animal on land.

Question 11

n. intelligence, wisdom

Answer 11

智慧 (zhìhuì) - Wisdom, intelligence
Breakdown & Pronunciation:

智 (zhì): “Wisdom”. Radical: 日 (rì - sun). Component: 知 (zhī - to know).日 (rì): Radical for sun/day. E.g., 明 (míng - bright), 早 (zǎo - early).心 (xīn): Radical for heart/mind. E.g., 想 (xiǎng - to think), 爱 (ài - love), 心情 (xīnqíng - mood).知 (zhī): A common word meaning “to know”. E.g., 知道 (zhīdào - to know), 知识 (zhīshi - knowledge).
慧 (huì): “Intelligent”. Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 彗 (huì - comet).
Radical/Component Usage:
Sample Sentence:
老人的话充满了智慧。Lǎorén de huà chōngmǎnle zhìhuì.The old man’s words are full of wisdom.
智_ zhì-char. wisdom, resourcefulness; clever, bright
知-zhī-char. knowledge; intimate friend; to inform; (lit.) be in charge of
慧-huì-adj. intelligent, 彗:huì-n. comet; (lit.) broom
老年人比中年人有智慧。
lǎo nián rén bǐ zhōng nián rén yǒu zhì huì .
phr. Old aged people have more wisdom than middle-aged.

Question 12

智慧

Answer 12

智慧 (zhìhuì) - Wisdom, intelligence
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
智 (zhì): “Wisdom”. Radical: 日 (rì - sun). Component: 知 (zhī - to know).日 (rì): Radical for sun/day. E.g., 明 (míng - bright), 早 (zǎo - early).心 (xīn): Radical for heart/mind. E.g., 想 (xiǎng - to think), 爱 (ài - love), 心情 (xīnqíng - mood).知 (zhī): A common word meaning “to know”. E.g., 知道 (zhīdào - to know), 知识 (zhīshi - knowledge).
慧 (huì): “Intelligent”. Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 彗 (huì - comet).
Radical/Component Usage:
Sample Sentence:
老人的话充满了智慧。Lǎorén de huà chōngmǎnle zhìhuì.The old man’s words are full of wisdom.
智_ zhì-char. wisdom, resourcefulness; clever, bright
知-zhī-char. knowledge; intimate friend; to inform; (lit.) be in charge of
慧-huì-adj. intelligent, 彗:huì-n. comet; (lit.) broom
老年人比中年人有智慧。
lǎo nián rén bǐ zhōng nián rén yǒu zhì huì .
phr. Old aged people have more wisdom than middle-aged.

Question 13

n. soldier, private

Answer 13

士兵 (shìbīng) - Soldier
士 (shì): “Scholar; warrior”. Radical: 士 (shì - scholar).
兵 (bīng): “Soldier; weapons”. Radical: 八 (bā - eight, but the shape represents two hands). Component: 斤 (jīn - axe).

Radical/Component Usage:
士 (shì): Used in 博士 (bóshì - Ph.D.), 护士 (hùshi - nurse).
兵 (bīng): Used in 兵器 (bīngqì - weapon), 当兵 (dāngbīng - to serve in the army).
斤 (jīn): A unit of weight (catty). Also a radical for axes, e.g., 斧 (fǔ - axe).

Sample Sentence:
士兵们在认真地训练。
Shìbīng men zài rènzhēn de xùnliàn.The soldiers are training seriously.

士兵 -shì bīng
士. shì unmarried man; scholar; commendable person; person with skills; soldier
兵 - bīng-n. soldier; army; weapon; warfare
丘-qiū-n./v./m. mound, dune; grave; to place a coffin in a temporary shelter pending burial; (of paddy field) plot
当兵:dāng bīng-phr. to join the army, to become a soldier

Question 14

士兵

Answer 14

士兵 (shìbīng) - Soldier
士 (shì): “Scholar; warrior”. Radical: 士 (shì - scholar).
兵 (bīng): “Soldier; weapons”. Radical: 八 (bā - eight, but the shape represents two hands). Component: 斤 (jīn - axe).

Radical/Component Usage:
士 (shì): Used in 博士 (bóshì - Ph.D.), 护士 (hùshi - nurse).
兵 (bīng): Used in 兵器 (bīngqì - weapon), 当兵 (dāngbīng - to serve in the army).
斤 (jīn): A unit of weight (catty). Also a radical for axes, e.g., 斧 (fǔ - axe).

Sample Sentence:
士兵们在认真地训练。
Shìbīng men zài rènzhēn de xùnliàn.The soldiers are training seriously.

Question 15

GRAMMAR POINT 1
v. to be blind; blindly, foolishly

Answer 15

瞎 (xiā) - Blind; groundlessly; foolishly
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
Radical: 目 (mù - eye). Component: 害 (hài - to harm).
Radical/Component Usage:

目 (mù): (See entry for 盲人).
害 (hài): A common word meaning “to harm”. E.g., 害怕 (hàipà - to be afraid), 伤害 (shānghài - to injure).
Other Common Usages:
瞎说 (xiāshuō): To talk nonsense.
瞎猜 (xiācāi): To make a wild guess.

Sample Sentence:
你不了解情况，别瞎说。

Nǐ bù liǎojiě qíngkuàng, bié xiāshuō.
You don’t understand the situation, don’t talk nonsense.
瞎-xiā;
害-hài:v. kill, murder, n./v. harm, disaster; cause harm to, contract (a disease) (受害人: shòu hài rén -nphr. victim)
瞎子: xiā zi -n. blind person

Question 16

瞎

Answer 16

瞎 (xiā) - Blind; groundlessly; foolishly
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
Radical: 目 (mù - eye). Component: 害 (hài - to harm).
Radical/Component Usage:

目 (mù): (See entry for 盲人).
害 (hài): A common word meaning “to harm”. E.g., 害怕 (hàipà - to be afraid), 伤害 (shānghài - to injure).
Other Common Usages:
瞎说 (xiāshuō): To talk nonsense.
瞎猜 (xiācāi): To make a wild guess.

Sample Sentence:
你不了解情况，别瞎说。

Nǐ bù liǎojiě qíngkuàng, bié xiāshuō.
You don’t understand the situation, don’t talk nonsense.
瞎-xiā;
害-hài:v. kill, murder, n./v. harm, disaster; cause harm to, contract (a disease) (受害人: shòu hài rén -nphr. victim)
瞎子: xiā zi -n. blind person

Question 17

GRAMMAR POINT 2
respectively; separately, differently; to part, to separate; to distinguish; n./adv./v. difference;

Answer 17

分别 (fēnbié) - To part; to differentiate; respectively
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
分 (fēn): “To divide”. Radical: 刀 (dāo - knife) / 刂 (dāo). Component: 八 (bā - eight, representing division).
别 (bié): “To leave”; “other”. Radical: 刂 (dāo - knife). Component: 另 (lìng - other).

Radical/Component Usage:
刂 (dāo): (See entry for 则).
八 (bā): The number eight. As a component, it often implies division or separation.
另 (lìng): Means “other”. Used in 另外 (lìngwài - in addition), 另一个 (lìng yī gè - another one).

Sample Sentence:
他们俩在机场含泪分别。Tāmen liǎ zài jīchǎng hán lèi fēnbié.The two of them parted with tears at the airport.
分别 - fēn bié
别-bié:adv. don’t; (used with “shi” to raise a supposition of sth undesirable happening), to leave, to distinguish; other
大​小​的​分​别​-dà xiǎo de fēn bié-nphr. difference in size
程​度​上​的​分​别​-chéng dù shàng de fēn bié-nphr. difference of degrees

Question 18

分别

Answer 18

分别 (fēnbié) - To part; to differentiate; respectively
Breakdown & Pronunciation:
分 (fēn): “To divide”. Radical: 刀 (dāo - knife) / 刂 (dāo). Component: 八 (bā - eight, representing division).
别 (bié): “To leave”; “other”. Radical: 刂 (dāo - knife). Component: 另 (lìng - other).

Radical/Component Usage:
刂 (dāo): (See entry for 则).
八 (bā): The number eight. As a component, it often implies division or separation.
另 (lìng): Means “other”. Used in 另外 (lìngwài - in addition), 另一个 (lìng yī gè - another one).

Sample Sentence:
他们俩在机场含泪分别。Tāmen liǎ zài jīchǎng hán lèi fēnbié.The two of them parted with tears at the airport.
n./adv./v. difference; respectively; separately, differently; to part, to separate; to distinguish

Question 19

v. seek, look for

Answer 19

寻找 (xúnzhǎo) - To seek; to look for

寻 (xún): “To seek”. Radical: 寸 (cùn - inch). Component: 彐 (jì - pig’s head, a phonetic component). (寻​求​ xún qiú v. seek, explore, pursue, 寻​思​ xún si, v. ponder, consider)
找 (zhǎo): “To look for”. Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 戈 (gē - spear).

Radical/Component Usage:
寸 (cùn): A unit of measurement. A radical in 对 (duì - correct), 导 (dǎo - to guide).
扌 (shǒu): (See entry for 摸).
戈 (gē): (See entry for 成语).

Sample Sentence:
警方正在寻找失踪的孩子。
Jǐngfāng zhèngzài xúnzhǎo shīzōng de háizi.
The police are looking for the missing child

寻找-xún zhǎo
寻-xún-v./m. look for, search, seek;
找:zhǎo-v. give change, [zhǎo] v. look for
​寻​找​行​李-xún zhǎo xíng li-phr. to look for/ search for the luggage
​寻​找​无​着-xún zhǎo wú zhuó.phr. nowhere to be found

Question 20

寻找

Answer 20

寻找 (xúnzhǎo) - To seek; to look for

寻 (xún): “To seek”. Radical: 寸 (cùn - inch). Component: 彐 (jì - pig’s head, a phonetic component).
找 (zhǎo): “To look for”. Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 戈 (gē - spear).

Radical/Component Usage:
寸 (cùn): A unit of measurement. A radical in 对 (duì - correct), 导 (dǎo - to guide).
扌 (shǒu): (See entry for 摸).
戈 (gē): (See entry for 成语).

Sample Sentence:
警方正在寻找失踪的孩子。Jǐngfāng zhèngzài xúnzhǎo shīzōng de háizi.
The police are looking for the missing child

Question 21

n. tooth

Answer 21

牙齿 (yáchǐ) - Teeth
Breakdown & Pronunciation:

牙 (yá): “Tooth”. Radical: 牙 (yá - tooth). It is a pictograph of a molar.

齿 (chǐ): “Tooth”. Radical: 齿 (chǐ - tooth). The modern simplified character incorporates 止 (zhǐ - to stop) as a component.

Radical/Component Usage:

牙 (yá): Used in words like 牙刷 (yáshuā - toothbrush), 牙膏 (yágāo - toothpaste).
齿 (chǐ): As a radical, it’s used in a few characters related to teeth, like 龋 (qǔ - dental caries). As a word, it’s used in 齿轮 (chǐlún - gear wheel).
止 (zhǐ): A very common character meaning “to stop”. E.g., 停止 (tíngzhǐ - to halt), 禁止 (jìnzhǐ - to forbid).

Sample Sentence:
你应该每天刷牙两次，保护牙齿。
Nǐ yīnggāi měitiān shuāyá liǎng cì, bǎohù yáchǐ.
You should brush your teeth twice a day to protect them.
牙齿-yá chǐ
齿.chǐ-n. tooth; tooth-like part (of anything), [chǐ] radical. teeth

Question 22

牙齿

Answer 22

牙齿 (yáchǐ) - Teeth
Breakdown & Pronunciation:

牙 (yá): “Tooth”. Radical: 牙 (yá - tooth). It is a pictograph of a molar.

齿 (chǐ): “Tooth”. Radical: 齿 (chǐ - tooth). The modern simplified character incorporates 止 (zhǐ - to stop) as a component.

Radical/Component Usage:

牙 (yá): Used in words like 牙刷 (yáshuā - toothbrush), 牙膏 (yágāo - toothpaste).
齿 (chǐ): As a radical, it’s used in a few characters related to teeth, like 龋 (qǔ - dental caries). As a word, it’s used in 齿轮 (chǐlún - gear wheel).
止 (zhǐ): A very common character meaning “to stop”. E.g., 停止 (tíngzhǐ - to halt), 禁止 (jìnzhǐ - to forbid).

Sample Sentence:
你应该每天刷牙两次，保护牙齿。
Nǐ yīnggāi měitiān shuāyá liǎng cì, bǎohù yáchǐ.
You should brush your teeth twice a day to protect them.
牙齿-yá chǐ
齿.chǐ-n. tooth; tooth-like part (of anything), [chǐ] radical. teeth

Question 23

v. talk nonsense, drivel

Answer 23

胡说 (húshuō) - To talk nonsense

胡 (hú): “Barbarian”; recklessly. Radical: 月 (yuè - moon, but here it’s the “flesh” radical 肉 (ròu)). Component: 古 (gǔ - ancient).月 (肉) (ròu): When appearing on the left, this radical often means “flesh/body”. E.g., 脚 (jiǎo - foot), 腿 (tuǐ - leg), 脸 (liǎn - face).
说 (shuō): “To speak”. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 兑 (duì - to exchange).
Radical/Component Usage:
古 (gǔ): Means “ancient”. E.g., 古代 (gǔdài - ancient times), 古老 (gǔlǎo - ancient, old).
讠 (yán): (See previous entry for 成语)., 兑 (duì): Appears in 兑换 (duìhuàn - to exchange currency), 兑现 (duìxiàn - to cash a check, to fulfill a promise).

Etymology Note: 胡 originally referred to northern nomadic tribes, whom ancient Chinese considered “uncivilized.” Thus, 胡说 meant “what the barbarians say” → nonsense.

Sample Sentence:
他根本不知道发生了什么，都是在胡说。
Tā gēnběn bù zhīdào fāshēngle shénme, dōu shì zài húshuō.

He has no idea what happened; he’s just talking nonsense.胡说-hú shuō
胡: hú-adv. carelessly, recklessly , other meanings: [hú] char. mustache, beard, whiskers; (used in 胡同)
​胡​说​八​道 - hú shuō bā dào-idiom. talk rubbish
​别​胡​说​八​道​。bié hú shuō bā dào -phr. Stop talking rubbish.

Question 24

胡说

Answer 24

胡说 (húshuō) - To talk nonsense

胡 (hú): “Barbarian”; recklessly. Radical: 月 (yuè - moon, but here it’s the “flesh” radical 肉 (ròu)). Component: 古 (gǔ - ancient).月 (肉) (ròu): When appearing on the left, this radical often means “flesh/body”. E.g., 脚 (jiǎo - foot), 腿 (tuǐ - leg), 脸 (liǎn - face).
说 (shuō): “To speak”. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 兑 (duì - to exchange).
Radical/Component Usage:
古 (gǔ): Means “ancient”. E.g., 古代 (gǔdài - ancient times), 古老 (gǔlǎo - ancient, old).
讠 (yán): (See previous entry for 成语)., 兑 (duì): Appears in 兑换 (duìhuàn - to exchange currency), 兑现 (duìxiàn - to cash a check, to fulfill a promise).

Etymology Note: 胡 originally referred to northern nomadic tribes, whom ancient Chinese considered “uncivilized.” Thus, 胡说 meant “what the barbarians say” → nonsense.

Sample Sentence:
他根本不知道发生了什么，都是在胡说。
Tā gēnběn bù zhīdào fāshēngle shénme, dōu shì zài húshuō.

He has no idea what happened; he’s just talking nonsense.胡说-hú shuō
胡: hú-adv. carelessly, recklessly , other meanings: [hú] char. mustache, beard, whiskers; (used in 胡同)
​胡​说​八​道 - hú shuō bā dào-idiom. talk rubbish
​别​胡​说​八​道​。bié hú shuō bā dào -phr. Stop talking rubbish.

Question 25

n. tail

Answer 25

尾巴 (wěiba) - Tail Breakdown & Pronunciation: 尾 (wěi): "Tail". Radical: 尸 (shī - corpse). Component: 毛 (máo - fur). 巴 (ba): A suffix or "to hope". Radical: 巴 (bā). In 尾巴, it's a neutral-tone suffix. Radical/Component Usage: 尸 (shī): A radical often related to the body or its posture. E.g., 层 (céng - layer/floo), 屋 (wū - house), 屁股 (pìgu - buttocks). 毛 (máo): Means "fur" or "hair". E.g., 头发 (tóufa - hair on head), 毛衣 (máoyī - sweater). 巴 (bā): Can mean "to hope" (巴望 bāwàng) or is used in words like 嘴巴 (zuǐba - mouth), 下巴 (xiàba - chin). Sample Sentence: 小狗高兴地摇着尾巴。 Xiǎo gǒu gāoxìng de yáo zhe wěiba. The puppy wagged its tail happily. 尾巴-wěi ba 尾.wěi-char./m. tail; tail-like part, rear; end; remaining part 摇尾巴: yáo wěi ba -phr. wag its tail

Question 26

尾巴

Answer 26

尾巴 (wěiba) - Tail Breakdown & Pronunciation: 尾 (wěi): "Tail". Radical: 尸 (shī - corpse). Component: 毛 (máo - fur). 巴 (ba): A suffix or "to hope". Radical: 巴 (bā). In 尾巴, it's a neutral-tone suffix. Radical/Component Usage: 尸 (shī): A radical often related to the body or its posture. E.g., 层 (céng - layer/floo), 屋 (wū - house), 屁股 (pìgu - buttocks). 毛 (máo): Means "fur" or "hair". E.g., 头发 (tóufa - hair on head), 毛衣 (máoyī - sweater). 巴 (bā): Can mean "to hope" (巴望 bāwàng) or is used in words like 嘴巴 (zuǐba - mouth), 下巴 (xiàba - chin). Sample Sentence: 小狗高兴地摇着尾巴。 Xiǎo gǒu gāoxìng de yáo zhe wěiba. The puppy wagged its tail happily. 尾巴-wěi ba 尾.wěi-char./m. tail; tail-like part, rear; end; remaining part 摇尾巴: yáo wěi ba -phr. wag its tail

Question 27

n. cord, rope, string

Answer 27

绳子 (shéngzi) - Rope, string Breakdown & Pronunciation: 绳 (shéng): "Rope". Radical: 纟 (sī - silk). Component: 黾 (mǐn - to strive; a phonetic component). 子 (zi): A nominal suffix. Radical: 子 (zǐ - child). Radical/Component Usage: 纟 (sī): The "silk" radical, very common for things related to threads, textiles, or tying. E.g., 红 (hóng - red), 经常 (jīngcháng - frequently), 组织 (zǔzhī - to organize). 黾 (mǐn): Not common by itself. It appears in characters like 蝇 (yíng - fly) and 渑 (Miǎn - a place name). 子 (zi): Extremely common suffix for nouns. E.g., 桌子 (zhuōzi - table), 孩子 (háizi - child). Sample Sentence: 他用一根绳子把盒子捆了起来。 Tā yòng yī gēn shéngzi bǎ hézi kǔn le qǐlái. He used a rope to tie the box up. 绳子-shéng zi 黾-mǐn-char. (lit.) to strive, to endeavor

Question 28

绳子

Answer 28

绳子 (shéngzi) - Rope, string Breakdown & Pronunciation: 绳 (shéng): "Rope". Radical: 纟 (sī - silk). Component: 黾 (mǐn - to strive; a phonetic component). 子 (zi): A nominal suffix. Radical: 子 (zǐ - child). Radical/Component Usage: 纟 (sī): The "silk" radical, very common for things related to threads, textiles, or tying. E.g., 红 (hóng - red), 经常 (jīngcháng - frequently), 组织 (zǔzhī - to organize). 黾 (mǐn): Not common by itself. It appears in characters like 蝇 (yíng - fly) and 渑 (Miǎn - a place name). 子 (zi): Extremely common suffix for nouns. E.g., 桌子 (zhuōzi - table), 孩子 (háizi - child). Sample Sentence: 他用一根绳子把盒子捆了起来。 Tā yòng yī gēn shéngzi bǎ hézi kǔn le qǐlái. He used a rope to tie the box up. 绳子-shéng zi 黾-mǐn-char. (lit.) to strive, to endeavor

Question 29

adj./v. flat, level, smooth; on the same level, in a tie; to make level or even, to equal; to soothe (anger), Other meanings: [píng] char. level; fair, impartial; set right; calm, peaceful; conquer, suppress; common, ordinary; level tone

Answer 29

平 (píng) - Flat; level; peaceful Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 干 (gān - dry). The character is a pictograph of balanced weights, meaning "level". Radical/Component Usage: 干 (gān): A common character meaning "to do", "dry", or "shield". E.g., 干净 (gānjìng - clean), 干活 (gànhuó - to work). Other Common Usages: 和平 (hépíng): Peace. 平时 (píngshí): Ordinary times, usually. 公平 (gōngpíng): Fair, just. 水平 (shuǐpíng): Level, standard. Sample Sentence: 这张桌子放不平。 Zhè zhāng zhuōzi fàng bù píng. This table isn't level. 平-píng 路​很​平​ -lù hěn píng -phr. the road is flat 打​平​ -dǎ píng -v. (competitive game) draw a tie (with...) 打​抱​不​平​ -dǎ bào bù píng -idiom. to defend somebody against an injustice 平​起​平​坐​ -píng qǐ píng zuò -idiom. to treat another as one's equal, to show no difference 你​先​平​平​气​！- nǐ xiān píng píng qì !-phr. Just calm down a bit!

Question 30

平

Answer 30

平 (píng) - Flat; level; peaceful Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 干 (gān - dry). The character is a pictograph of balanced weights, meaning "level". Radical/Component Usage: 干 (gān): A common character meaning "to do", "dry", or "shield". E.g., 干净 (gānjìng - clean), 干活 (gànhuó - to work). Other Common Usages: 和平 (hépíng): Peace. 平时 (píngshí): Ordinary times, usually. 公平 (gōngpíng): Fair, just. 水平 (shuǐpíng): Level, standard. Sample Sentence: 这张桌子放不平。 Zhè zhāng zhuōzi fàng bù píng. This table isn't level. 平-píng 路​很​平​ -lù hěn píng -phr. the road is flat 打​平​ -dǎ píng -v. (competitive game) draw a tie (with...) 打​抱​不​平​ -dǎ bào bù píng -idiom. to defend somebody against an injustice 平​起​平​坐​ -píng qǐ píng zuò -idiom. to treat another as one's equal, to show no difference 你​先​平​平​气​！- nǐ xiān píng píng qì !-phr. Just calm down a bit!

Question 31

n. wall

Answer 31

墙 (qiáng) - Wall Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 土 (tǔ - earth). Component: 啬 (sè - stingy, but here it's a phonetic component). Radical/Component Usage: 土 (tǔ): The "earth" radical, common for things made of earth or related to soil. E.g., 地 (dì - ground), 场 (chǎng - field), 城 (chéng - city). 啬 (sè): Not common by itself. It is the component in 墙 and 蔷 (in 蔷薇 qiángwēi - rose). Sample Sentence: 他在墙上挂了一幅画。 Tā zài qiáng shàng guà le yī fú huà. He hung a painting on the wall. 啬-sè-char. stingy 城​墙​-chéng qiáng-n. city wall, rampart 防​火​墙​-fáng huǒ qiáng-n. firewall 一​面​墙​-yí miàn qiáng-phr. a wall

Question 32

墙

Answer 32

墙 (qiáng) - Wall Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 土 (tǔ - earth). Component: 啬 (sè - stingy, but here it's a phonetic component). Radical/Component Usage: 土 (tǔ): The "earth" radical, common for things made of earth or related to soil. E.g., 地 (dì - ground), 场 (chǎng - field), 城 (chéng - city). 啬 (sè): Not common by itself. It is the component in 墙 and 蔷 (in 蔷薇 qiángwēi - rose). Sample Sentence: 他在墙上挂了一幅画。 Tā zài qiáng shàng guà le yī fú huà. He hung a painting on the wall. 啬-sè-char. stingy 城​墙​-chéng qiáng-n. city wall, rampart 防​火​墙​-fáng huǒ qiáng-n. firewall 一​面​墙​-yí miàn qiáng-phr. a wall

Question 33

n. (hands) fan

Answer 33

扇子 (shànzi) - Fan Breakdown & Pronunciation: 扇 (shàn): "Fan". Radical: 户 (hù - door). Component: 羽 (yǔ - feather). 子 (zi): (See entry for 绳子). Radical/Component Usage: 户 (hù): Means "door" or "household". E.g., 窗户 (chuānghu - window), 户口 (hùkǒu - household registration). 羽 (yǔ): The "feather" radical. E.g., 羽毛 (yǔmáo - feather), 翅膀 (chìbǎng - wing). Etymology Note: Ancient fans were often made of feathers (羽) attached to a handle, and they swung back and forth like a door (户). Sample Sentence: 夏天很热，她用扇子扇风。 Xiàtiān hěn rè, tā yòng shànzi shān fēng. It's very hot in summer; she uses a fan to create a breeze. 扇子 -shàn zi 扇- shàn: fan; leaf, board, other meanings: [shān] v. to fan; to flap [shàn] m. a measure word for doors, windows, etc. 电​风​扇​-diàn fēng shàn-n. electric fan 电​扇​-diàn shàn-n. electric fan 风​扇​--fēng shàn-n. (mechanical) fan, electric fan

Question 34

扇子

Answer 34

扇子 (shànzi) - Fan Breakdown & Pronunciation: 扇 (shàn): "Fan". Radical: 户 (hù - door). Component: 羽 (yǔ - feather). 子 (zi): (See entry for 绳子). Radical/Component Usage: 户 (hù): Means "door" or "household". E.g., 窗户 (chuānghu - window), 户口 (hùkǒu - household registration). 羽 (yǔ): The "feather" radical. E.g., 羽毛 (yǔmáo - feather), 翅膀 (chìbǎng - wing). Etymology Note: Ancient fans were often made of feathers (羽) attached to a handle, and they swung back and forth like a door (户). Sample Sentence: 夏天很热，她用扇子扇风。 Xiàtiān hěn rè, tā yòng shànzi shān fēng. It's very hot in summer; she uses a fan to create a breeze. 扇子 -shàn zi 扇- shàn: fan; leaf, board, other meanings: [shān] v. to fan; to flap [shàn] m. a measure word for doors, windows, etc. 电​风​扇​-diàn fēng shàn-n. electric fan 电​扇​-diàn shàn-n. electric fan 风​扇​--fēng shàn-n. (mechanical) fan, electric fan

Question 35

adj. one-sided, single-faceted

Answer 35

片面 (piànmiàn) - One-sided; unilateral Breakdown & Pronunciation: 片 (piàn): "Slice"; "film". Radical: 片 (piàn - slice). It is a pictograph of a split piece of wood. 面 (miàn): "Face"; "side". Radical: 面 (miàn - face). Radical/Component Usage: 片 (piàn): Used in 照片 (zhàopiàn - photograph), 名片 (míngpiàn - business card), 电影片 (diànyǐngpiàn - film reel). 面 (miàn): Extremely common. E.g., 面包 (miànbāo - bread), 面对 (miànduì - to face), 表面 (biǎomiàn - surface). Sample Sentence: 你的观点太片面了，应该听听别人的想法。 Nǐ de guāndiǎn tài piànmiàn le, yīnggāi tīngtīng biérén de xiǎngfǎ. Your view is too one-sided; you should listen to others' opinions. 片面-piàn miàn adj. one-sided, single-faceted 这​批​学​生​的​看​法​都​有​些​片​面​。 zhè pī xué shēng de kàn fǎ dōu yǒu xiē piàn miàn . phr. The view of this batch of students is somewhat one-sided. 切​忌​主​观​片​面​。 qiè jì zhǔ guān piàn miàn phr. Be careful to avoid being subjective and one-sided. 片​面​之​词​-piàn miàn zhī cí phr. one-sided words

Question 36

片面

Answer 36

片面 (piànmiàn) - One-sided; unilateral Breakdown & Pronunciation: 片 (piàn): "Slice"; "film". Radical: 片 (piàn - slice). It is a pictograph of a split piece of wood. 面 (miàn): "Face"; "side". Radical: 面 (miàn - face). Radical/Component Usage: 片 (piàn): Used in 照片 (zhàopiàn - photograph), 名片 (míngpiàn - business card), 电影片 (diànyǐngpiàn - film reel). 面 (miàn): Extremely common. E.g., 面包 (miànbāo - bread), 面对 (miànduì - to face), 表面 (biǎomiàn - surface). Sample Sentence: 你的观点太片面了，应该听听别人的想法。 Nǐ de guāndiǎn tài piànmiàn le, yīnggāi tīngtīng biérén de xiǎngfǎ. Your view is too one-sided; you should listen to others' opinions. 片面-piàn miàn adj. one-sided, single-faceted 这​批​学​生​的​看​法​都​有​些​片​面​。 zhè pī xué shēng de kàn fǎ dōu yǒu xiē piàn miàn . phr. The view of this batch of students is somewhat one-sided. 切​忌​主​观​片​面​。 qiè jì zhǔ guān piàn miàn phr. Be careful to avoid being subjective and one-sided. 片​面​之​词​-piàn miàn zhī cí phr. one-sided words

Question 37

n. conclusion

Answer 37

结论 (jiélùn) - Conclusion Breakdown & Pronunciation: 结 (jié): "To tie"; "knot". Radical: 纟 (sī - silk). Component: 吉 (jí - lucky). (​结​束 - jié shù v. end, finish, come to an end, conclude, 结账 jié zhàng-v. to settle accounts, to settle one's bill, to pay the bill, 结婚 jié hūn-sep-v. marry, get married) 论 (lùn): "To discuss"; "theory". Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 仑 (lún - order). Radical/Component Usage: ​论​文 lùn wén -n. thesis, essay, paper; ​讨​论​问​题 tǎo lùn wèn tí , phr. to discuss an issue or a problem) 吉 (jí): Means "lucky". E.g., 吉祥 (jíxiáng - auspicious), 吉林 (Jílín - a province in China). 讠 (yán): (See previous entry for 成语). 仑 (lún): Implies order or logic. Appears in 讨论 (tǎolùn - to discuss), 伦理 (lúnlǐ - ethics). Sample Sentence: 根据这些证据，我们可以得出一个结论。 Gēnjù zhèxiē zhèngjù, wǒmen kěyǐ déchū yī gè jiélùn. Based on this evidence, we can draw a conclusion. 你如何解释这个结论？nǐ rú hé jiě shì zhè ge jié lùn ? phr. How do you explain this conclusion? ​下​结​论-xià jié lùn phr. to reach a conclusion, to draw conclusion

Question 38

结论

Answer 38

结论 (jiélùn) - Conclusion Breakdown & Pronunciation: 结 (jié): "To tie"; "knot". Radical: 纟 (sī - silk). Component: 吉 (jí - lucky). (​结​束 - jié shù v. end, finish, come to an end, conclude, 结账 jié zhàng-v. to settle accounts, to settle one's bill, to pay the bill, 结婚 jié hūn-sep-v. marry, get married) 论 (lùn): "To discuss"; "theory". Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 仑 (lún - order). Radical/Component Usage: ​论​文 lùn wén -n. thesis, essay, paper; ​讨​论​问​题 tǎo lùn wèn tí , phr. to discuss an issue or a problem, 理论 lǐ lùn -n./v. theory; (colloquial) reason; to argue) 吉 (jí): Means "lucky". E.g., 吉祥 (jíxiáng - auspicious), 吉林 (Jílín - a province in China). 讠 (yán): (See previous entry for 成语). 仑 (lún): Implies order or logic. Appears in 讨论 (tǎolùn - to discuss), 伦理 (lúnlǐ - ethics). Sample Sentence: 根据这些证据，我们可以得出一个结论。 Gēnjù zhèxiē zhèngjù, wǒmen kěyǐ déchū yī gè jiélùn. Based on this evidence, we can draw a conclusion. 你如何解释这个结论？nǐ rú hé jiě shì zhè ge jié lùn ? phr. How do you explain this conclusion? ​下​结​论-xià jié lùn phr. to reach a conclusion, to draw conclusion

Question 39

idiom. absolute sincerity can affect even metal and stone - no difficulty is insurmountable if one sets

Answer 39

精诚所至，金石为开 jīng chéng suǒ zhì jīn shí wéi kāi 精 . jīng: n. essence, extract; energy, spirit; sperm; goblin, demon Other meanings: [jīng] n. (TCM) essence of life, fundamental substance maintaining the body's functions [jīng] adj./adv. refined, picked; skilled, proficient; delicate, exquisite; smart, clever, shrewd; (spoken) extremely, very 精诚所至，金石为开 (jīng chéng suǒ zhì, jīn shí wéi kāi) - Where sincere dedication reaches, even metal and stone will open; absolute sincerity can overcome any obstacle. This is a proverb. Let's break it down character by character. 精 (jīng): "Essence"; "refined". Radical: 米 (mǐ - rice). Component: 青 (qīng - blue/green). Radical Usage: 米 (mǐ): Radical for rice/grain. E.g., 粮食 (liángshi - grain), 糖果 (tángguǒ - candy). Other Usages: 精神 (jīngshén - spirit, energy), 精致 (jīngzhì - exquisite). 诚 (chéng): "Sincere"; "honest". Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 成 (chéng - to accomplish). Radical Usage: 讠 (yán): (See previous entry for 成语).. Other Usages: 诚实 (chéngshí - honest), 真诚 (zhēnchéng - sincere). 所 (suǒ): "Place"; (a particle that turns verbs into nouns). Radical: 户 (hù - door). Component: 斤 (jīn - axe). Radical Usage: 户 (hù): (See previous entry for 扇子). Other Usages: 所以 (suǒyǐ - so, therefore), 所有 (suǒyǒu - all, every). 至 (zhì): "To arrive"; "to the extreme". Radical: 至 (zhì - to arrive). It is a pictograph of an arrow hitting a target. Other Usages: 至少 (zhìshǎo - at least), 甚至 (shènzhì - even to the point that). 金 (jīn): "Metal"; "gold". Radical: 金 (jīn - metal)., Other Usages: 金色 (jīnsè - golden color), 金钱 (jīnqián - money). 石 (shí): "Stone". Radical: 石 (shí - stone). Other Usages: 石头 (shítou - stone), 石油 (shíyóu - petroleum). 为 (wéi): "To act as"; "to become". Radical: 丶 (zhǔ - dot). Component: 力 (lì - strength). Other Usages: 成为 (chéngwéi - to become), 行为 (xíngwéi - behavior). 开 (kāi): "To open"; "to start". Radical: 廾 (gǒng - two hands joining). The modern form is a simplification. Other Usages: 开始 (kāishǐ - to begin), 开车 (kāichē - to drive a car). Sample Sentence & Story: 他每天坚持练习，终于成功了，真是精诚所至，金石为开。 Tā měitiān jiānchí liànxí, zhōngyú chénggōng le, zhēnshi jīng chéng suǒ zhì, jīn shí wéi kāi. He practiced persistently every day and finally succeeded. It's a perfect example of "where sincere dedication reaches, even metal and stone will open."

Question 40

精诚所至，金石为开

Answer 40

精诚所至，金石为开 (jīng chéng suǒ zhì, jīn shí wéi kāi) - Where sincere dedication reaches, even metal and stone will open; absolute sincerity can overcome any obstacle. This is a proverb. Let's break it down character by character. 精 (jīng): "Essence"; "refined". Radical: 米 (mǐ - rice). Component: 青 (qīng - blue/green). Radical Usage: 米 (mǐ): Radical for rice/grain. E.g., 粮食 (liángshi - grain), 糖果 (tángguǒ - candy). Other Usages: 精神 (jīngshén - spirit, energy), 精致 (jīngzhì - exquisite). 诚 (chéng): "Sincere"; "honest". Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 成 (chéng - to accomplish). Radical Usage: 讠 (yán): (See previous entry for 成语). Other Usages: 诚实 (chéngshí - honest), 真诚 (zhēnchéng - sincere). 所 (suǒ): "Place"; (a particle that turns verbs into nouns). Radical: 户 (hù - door). Component: 斤 (jīn - axe). Radical Usage: 户 (hù): (See previous entry for 扇子). Other Usages: 所以 (suǒyǐ - so, therefore), 所有 (suǒyǒu - all, every). 至 (zhì): "To arrive"; "to the extreme". Radical: 至 (zhì - to arrive). It is a pictograph of an arrow hitting a target. Other Usages: 至少 (zhìshǎo - at least), 甚至 (shènzhì - even to the point that). 金 (jīn): "Metal"; "gold". Radical: 金 (jīn - metal). Other Usages: 金色 (jīnsè - golden color), 金钱 (jīnqián - money). 石 (shí): "Stone". Radical: 石 (shí - stone). Other Usages: 石头 (shítou - stone), 石油 (shíyóu - petroleum). 为 (wéi): "To act as"; "to become". Radical: 丶 (zhǔ - dot). Component: 力 (lì - strength). Other Usages: 成为 (chéngwéi - to become), 行为 (xíngwéi - behavior). 开 (kāi): "To open"; "to start". Radical: 廾 (gǒng - two hands joining). The modern form is a simplification. Other Usages: 开始 (kāishǐ - to begin), 开车 (kāichē - to drive a car). Sample Sentence & Story: 他每天坚持练习，终于成功了，真是精诚所至，金石为开。 Tā měitiān jiānchí liànxí, zhōngyú chénggōng le, zhēnshi jīng chéng suǒ zhì, jīn shí wéi kāi. He practiced persistently every day and finally succeeded. It's a perfect example of "where sincere dedication reaches, even metal and stone will open."jīng chéng suǒ zhì jīn shí wéi kāi idiom. absolute sincerity can affect even metal and stone - no difficulty is insurmountable if one sets

Question 41

n./v. (in an army) general; check (in chess); put sb on the spot, embarrass

Answer 41

将军: jiāng jūn 将: jiāng: adv./prep. going to, about to; with, by means of; (used before a noun or noun phrases) showing the influence on sb. or sth. [jiàng] char. (lit.) to command, to lead; high-ranking officer, general; backbone 军: jūn: char. armed force; (military unit) army, corps

Question 42

将军

Answer 42

将军: jiāng jūn 将: jiāng: adv./prep. going to, about to; with, by means of; (used before a noun or noun phrases) showing the influence on sb. or sth. [jiàng] char. (lit.) to command, to lead; high-ranking officer, general; backbone 军: jūn: char. armed force; (military unit) army, corps

Question 43

v. be good at, be adept in

Answer 43

善于 (shànyú) - To be good at; to be adept in Breakdown & Pronunciation: 善 (shàn): "Good"; "kind". Radical: 口 (kǒu - mouth). Component: 羊 (yáng - sheep). 于 (yú): (A preposition) "in"; "at"; "to". Radical: 二 (èr - two). Component: 亅 (jué - a hook). Radical/Component Usage: 口 (kǒu): The "mouth" radical. E.g., 吃 (chī - to eat), 叫 (jiào - to call). 羊 (yáng): The "sheep" radical. E.g., 美 (měi - beautiful), 样 (yàng - manner). 于 (yú): Used in many words to indicate location or relation. E.g., 关于 (guānyú - regarding), 于是 (yúshì - thereupon). Sample Sentence: 他善于和不同的人交朋友。 Tā shànyú hé bùtóng de rén jiāo péngyǒu. He is good at making friends with different kinds of people.shàn yú-v. be good at, be adept in [shàn] char. philanthropic; good; friendly; familiar; be adept in; make a success of; be likely to (善​良​ -shàn liáng -adj. kind-hearted, good and honest; 善​心​- shàn xīn:n. kindness, benevolence, philanthropy, virtuous intentions) 她​聪​明​且​善​于​言​谈​。tā cōng míng qiě shàn yú yán tán . phr. She is clever and good at talking. 善​于​交​际​ -shàn yú jiāo jì phr. be good at communicating

Question 44

善于

Answer 44

善于 (shànyú) - To be good at; to be adept in Breakdown & Pronunciation: 善 (shàn): "Good"; "kind". Radical: 口 (kǒu - mouth). Component: 羊 (yáng - sheep). 于 (yú): (A preposition) "in"; "at"; "to". Radical: 二 (èr - two). Component: 亅 (jué - a hook). Radical/Component Usage: 口 (kǒu): The "mouth" radical. E.g., 吃 (chī - to eat), 叫 (jiào - to call). 羊 (yáng): The "sheep" radical. E.g., 美 (měi - beautiful), 样 (yàng - manner). 于 (yú): Used in many words to indicate location or relation. E.g., 关于 (guānyú - regarding), 于是 (yúshì - thereupon). Sample Sentence: 他善于和不同的人交朋友。 Tā shànyú hé bùtóng de rén jiāo péngyǒu. He is good at making friends with different kinds of people.shàn yú-v. be good at, be adept in

Question 45

v. to name; to say; to call, to praise v. to weigh v. fit, match, be suitable

Answer 45

称 (chēng) - To call; to name; to weigh Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 禾 (hé - grain). Component: 尔 (ěr - you). Radical/Component Usage: 禾 (hé): The "grain" radical. E.g., 和 (hé - and, peace), 秋 (qiū - autumn), 种 (zhǒng - to plant). 尔 (ěr): A classical word for "you". Seen in 你 (nǐ - you), and in words like 偶尔 (ǒu'ěr - occasionally). Other Common Usages (Note different pronunciation): 称呼 (chēnghu): To call, address. 称赞 (chēngzàn): To praise. 称心 (chènxīn): To be satisfied (here, pronounced chèn). Sample Sentence: 人们称他为英雄。 Rénmen chēng tā wéi yīngxióng. People call him a hero. 称 - chēng 尔: ěr char. (suffix) used as part of an adjective [ěr] pro. (ancient Chinese) you; that; like that 他被人们称为文学语言大师。 tā bèi rén men chēng wéi wén xué yǔ yán dà shī . phr. He was named a "Great Master of Literary Language".

Question 46

称

Answer 46

称 (chēng) - To call; to name; to weigh Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 禾 (hé - grain). Component: 尔 (ěr - you). Radical/Component Usage: 禾 (hé): The "grain" radical. E.g., 和 (hé - and, peace), 秋 (qiū - autumn), 种 (zhǒng - to plant). 尔 (ěr): A classical word for "you". Seen in 你 (nǐ - you), and in words like 偶尔 (ǒu'ěr - occasionally). Other Common Usages (Note different pronunciation): 称呼 (chēnghu): To call, address. 称赞 (chēngzàn): To praise. 称心 (chènxīn): To be satisfied (here, pronounced chèn). Sample Sentence: 人们称他为英雄。 Rénmen chēng tā wéi yīngxióng. People call him a hero. v. to name; to say; to call, to praise v. to weigh v. fit, match, be suitable

Question 47

v. to hunt

Answer 47

打猎 (dǎliè) - To hunt Breakdown & Pronunciation: 打 (dǎ): "To hit"; "to do". Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 丁 (dīng - nail). 猎 (liè): "To hunt". Radical: 犭 (quǎn - dog). Component: 昔 (xī - former times). Radical/Component Usage: 扌 (shǒu): (See previous entry for 摸). 丁 (dīng): Means "nail" or "fourth". E.g., 园丁 (yuándīng - gardener), 人丁 (réndīng - population). 犭 (quǎn): The "dog" radical. E.g., 狗 (gǒu - dog), 猫 (māo - cat), 狼 (láng - wolf). 昔 (xī): Means "former times". E.g., 昔日 (xīrì - in the past), 今昔 (jīnxī - past and present). Sample Sentence: 在古代，人们常常靠打猎为生。 Zài gǔdài, rénmen chángcháng kào dǎliè wéishēng. In ancient times, people often made a living by hunting.打猎 - dǎ liè 猎-liè-v. to hunt; to seek, to go after 猎人-liè rén-n. hunter

Question 48

打猎

Answer 48

打猎 (dǎliè) - To hunt Breakdown & Pronunciation: 打 (dǎ): "To hit"; "to do". Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: 丁 (dīng - nail). 猎 (liè): "To hunt". Radical: 犭 (quǎn - dog). Component: 昔 (xī - former times). Radical/Component Usage: 扌 (shǒu): (See previous entry for 摸). 丁 (dīng): Means "nail" or "fourth". E.g., 园丁 (yuándīng - gardener), 人丁 (réndīng - population). 犭 (quǎn): The "dog" radical. E.g., 狗 (gǒu - dog), 猫 (māo - cat), 狼 (láng - wolf). 昔 (xī): Means "former times". E.g., 昔日 (xīrì - in the past), 今昔 (jīnxī - past and present). Sample Sentence: 在古代，人们常常靠打猎为生。 Zài gǔdài, rénmen chángcháng kào dǎliè wéishēng. In ancient times, people often made a living by hunting.

Question 49

adv. suddenly

Answer 49

忽然 (hūrán) - Suddenly; all of a sudden Breakdown & Pronunciation: 忽 (hū): "To neglect"; "suddenly". Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 勿 (wù - do not). 然 (rán): "-like"; "so"; (a suffix). Radical: 灬 (huǒ - fire). Component: 肰 (a phonetic component, meaning "dog meat"). Radical/Component Usage: 心 (xīn): (See previous entry for 智慧). 勿 (wù): Means "do not". E.g., 请勿吸烟 (qǐng wù xīyān - please do not smoke). 灬 (huǒ): The "fire" radical at the bottom of a character. E.g., 热 (rè - hot), 点 (diǎn - dot), 照 (zhào - to shine). Other Common Usages: 忽略 (hūlüè): To neglect, overlook. 忽然 (hūrán): Suddenly. 自然 (zìrán): Nature; naturally. Sample Sentence: 天气忽然变冷了。 Tiānqì hūrán biàn lěng le.The weather suddenly turned cold. ​忽​然​之​间 hū rán zhī jiān-phr. all of a sudden, suddenly ​忽​然​下​起​倾​盆​大​雨​来​。 hū rán xià qǐ qīng pén dà yǔ lái . phr. Suddenly, heavy rain poured down.

Question 50

忽然

Answer 50

忽然 (hūrán) - Suddenly; all of a sudden Breakdown & Pronunciation: 忽 (hū): "To neglect"; "suddenly". Radical: 心 (xīn - heart). Component: 勿 (wù - do not). 然 (rán): "-like"; "so"; (a suffix). Radical: 灬 (huǒ - fire). Component: 肰 (a phonetic component, meaning "dog meat"). Radical/Component Usage: 心 (xīn): (See previous entry for 智慧). 勿 (wù): Means "do not". E.g., 请勿吸烟 (qǐng wù xīyān - please do not smoke). 灬 (huǒ): The "fire" radical at the bottom of a character. E.g., 热 (rè - hot), 点 (diǎn - dot), 照 (zhào - to shine). Other Common Usages: 忽略 (hūlüè): To neglect, overlook. 忽然 (hūrán): Suddenly. 自然 (zìrán): Nature; naturally. Sample Sentence: 天气忽然变冷了。 Tiānqì hūrán biàn lěng le.The weather suddenly turned cold.

Question 51

v. squat on the heels, crouch; remain idle in one place

Answer 51

蹲 (dūn) - To squat Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 足 (zú - foot). Component: 尊 (zūn - to respect). Radical/Component Usage: 足 (zú): The "foot" radical. E.g., 跑 (pǎo - to run), 跳 (tiào - to jump), 路 (lù - road). 尊 (zūn): Means "to respect". E.g., 尊重 (zūnzhòng - to respect), 尊敬 (zūnjìng - to revere). Sample Sentence: 他蹲下来系鞋带。 Tā dūn xiàlái jì xiédài. He squatted down to tie his shoelaces.蹲-dūn 深蹲-shēn dūn n. (physical exercise) squat

Question 52

蹲

Answer 52

蹲 (dūn) - To squat Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 足 (zú - foot). Component: 尊 (zūn - to respect). Radical/Component Usage: 足 (zú): The "foot" radical. E.g., 跑 (pǎo - to run), 跳 (tiào - to jump), 路 (lù - road). 尊 (zūn): Means "to respect". E.g., 尊重 (zūnzhòng - to respect), 尊敬 (zūnjìng - to revere). Sample Sentence: 他蹲下来系鞋带。 Tā dūn xiàlái jì xiédài. He squatted down to tie his shoelaces.

Question 53

v. shake, rock, wave

Answer 53

摇 (yáo) - To shake; to rock; to wave Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: (This component 缶 is a phonetic hint, but the character has evolved. A common mnemonic is 䍃 yáo, which is related to making pottery and movement). Radical/Component Usage: 扌 (shǒu): (See previous entry for 摸). Other Common Usages: 摇头 (yáotóu): To shake one's head. 摇晃 (yáohuàng): To sway, to rock. 摇动 (yáodòng): To shake, to wag. Sample Sentence: 他向我摇了摇头。 Tā xiàng wǒ yáole yáotóu. He shook his head at me. 摇 - yáo 摇​椅​ - yáo yǐ - n. rocking chair 摇​头​ - yáo tóu - v. shake one's head 摇​摇​欲​坠​ - yáo yáo yù zhuì adj. tottering, on the verge of collapse

Question 54

摇

Answer 54

摇 (yáo) - To shake; to rock; to wave Breakdown & Pronunciation: Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). Component: (This component 缶 is a phonetic hint, but the character has evolved. A common mnemonic is 䍃 yáo, which is related to making pottery and movement). Radical/Component Usage: 扌 (shǒu): (See previous entry for 摸). Other Common Usages: 摇头 (yáotóu): To shake one's head. 摇晃 (yáohuàng): To sway, to rock. 摇动 (yáodòng): To shake, to wag. Sample Sentence: 他向我摇了摇头。 Tā xiàng wǒ yáole yáotóu. He shook his head at me.yáo - v. shake, rock

Question 55

phr. not serious, does not matter

Answer 55

不要紧 (bù yàojǐn) - It's not serious; It doesn't matter; Never mind Breakdown & Pronunciation: 不 (bù): "Not". Radical: 一 (yī - one). 要 (yào): "To want"; "important". Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 西 (xī - west). 紧 (jǐn): "Tight"; "urgent". Radical: 糸 (mì - silk). Component: 臤 (a compound meaning "firm"). Radical/Component Usage: 女 (nǚ): The "woman" radical. E.g., 妈妈 (māma - mother), 好 (hǎo - good). 西 (xī): Means "west". E.g., 西方 (xīfāng - the West). 糸 (mì): The "silk" radical, often simplified. E.g., 系 (xì - system), 素 (sù - plain). Sample Sentence: A: 对不起，我迟到了。 B: 不要紧，我们也刚到。 A: Duìbuqǐ, wǒ chídào le. B: Bù yàojǐn, wǒmen yě gāng dào. A: Sorry, I'm late. B: It doesn't matter, we just arrived too.bú yào jǐn phr. not serious, does not matter 不要紧-bú yào jǐn (=没关系 ) 他​的​病​不​要​紧​，不​需​要​住​院​。 tā de bìng bú yào jǐn bù xū yào zhù yuàn phr. His illness is not serious and he does not need hospitalization. 不​要​紧​，这​船​沉​不​下​去​。 bù yào jǐn,zhè chuán chén bú xià qù . phr. Don't worry, this ship can not sink.

Question 56

不要紧

Answer 56

不要紧 (bù yàojǐn) - It's not serious; It doesn't matter; Never mind Breakdown & Pronunciation: 不 (bù): "Not". Radical: 一 (yī - one). 要 (yào): "To want"; "important". Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 西 (xī - west). 紧 (jǐn): "Tight"; "urgent". Radical: 糸 (mì - silk). Component: 臤 (a compound meaning "firm"). Radical/Component Usage: 女 (nǚ): The "woman" radical. E.g., 妈妈 (māma - mother), 好 (hǎo - good). 西 (xī): Means "west". E.g., 西方 (xīfāng - the West). 糸 (mì): The "silk" radical, often simplified. E.g., 系 (xì - system), 素 (sù - plain). Sample Sentence: A: 对不起，我迟到了。 B: 不要紧，我们也刚到。 A: Duìbuqǐ, wǒ chídào le. B: Bù yàojǐn, wǒmen yě gāng dào. A: Sorry, I'm late. B: It doesn't matter, we just arrived too.bú yào jǐn phr. not serious, does not matter

Question 57

m. measure word long, thin inflexible object (for pencils;) a piece of music, tune, song etc.; branch (of office, etc.); twelve earthly branches

Answer 57

支 (zhī) Meaning: To support; to branch off; a measure word for long, thin objects (like pens, guns, troops); a branch (e.g., of a bank). Radical: 十 (shí) - ten Components: The character itself is its own radical. It can be seen as 十 (ten) + 又 (again), but it's simpler to treat it as a basic character. Other Common Usage for Radical: The radical 十 is common in numbers and related concepts, e.g., 千 (qiān - thousand), 半 (bàn - half). Sample Sentence: 请支持我们的团队。 (Qǐng zhīchí wǒmen de tuánduì.) - Please support our team.

Question 58

支

Answer 58

支 (zhī) Meaning: To support; to branch off; a measure word for long, thin objects (like pens, guns, troops); a branch (e.g., of a bank). Radical: 十 (shí) - ten Components: The character itself is its own radical. It can be seen as 十 (ten) + 又 (again), but it's simpler to treat it as a basic character. Other Common Usage for Radical: The radical 十 is common in numbers and related concepts, e.g., 千 (qiān - thousand), 半 (bàn - half). Sample Sentence: 请支持我们的团队。 (Qǐng zhīchí wǒmen de tuánduì.) - Please support our team.

Question 59

v. to arrange, lay, or put; to put in order or affect (an attitude, a look)

Answer 59

摆 (bǎi) Meaning: To place; to arrange; to swing; to sway; a pendulum. Radical: 扌 (shǒu) - hand. This is the radical form of 手. Components: 扌 (hand) + 罢 (bà - to stop). The hand is involved in "placing" or "swinging." Other Common Usage for Radical: The 扌 radical is extremely common in verbs related to hand actions, e.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull), 推 (tuī - to push). Sample Sentence: 他把书摆在桌子上。 (Tā bǎ shū bǎi zài zhuōzi shàng.) - He placed the books on the table. 摆 - bǎi 罢 - bà: v. to dismiss, to remove from office, [bà] v. finish, cease, stop 我​的​柜​子​里​摆​着​很​多​火​箭​模​型​。 wǒ de guì zi lí bǎi zhe hěn duō huǒ jiàn mó xíng . phr. In my closet there are many rocket models. 摆姿势 - bǎi zī shì-v. make a pose 摆​阔​气​ - bǎi kuò qi-phr. show off one's wealth or extravagance; go in for extravagance 明​摆​着​: míng bǎi zhe -adj. evident, clear, undoubted

Question 60

摆

Answer 60

摆 (bǎi) Meaning: To place; to arrange; to swing; to sway; a pendulum. Radical: 扌 (shǒu) - hand. This is the radical form of 手. Components: 扌 (hand) + 罢 (bà - to stop). The hand is involved in "placing" or "swinging." Other Common Usage for Radical: The 扌 radical is extremely common in verbs related to hand actions, e.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull), 推 (tuī - to push). Sample Sentence: 他把书摆在桌子上。 (Tā bǎ shū bǎi zài zhuōzi shàng.) - He placed the books on the table. 摆 - bǎi 罢 - bà: v. to dismiss, to remove from office, [bà] v. finish, cease, stop 我​的​柜​子​里​摆​着​很​多​火​箭​模​型​。 wǒ de guì zi lí bǎi zhe hěn duō huǒ jiàn mó xíng . phr. In my closet there are many rocket models. 摆姿势 - bǎi zī shì-v. make a pose 摆​阔​气​ - bǎi kuò qi-phr. show off one's wealth or extravagance; go in for extravagance 明​摆​着​: míng bǎi zhe -adj. evident, clear, undoubted

Question 61

a pose, posture

Answer 61

姿势 (zī shì) Meaning: Posture; pose. Breakdown: 姿 (zī): Appearance; posture. Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Components: 次 (cì - next) + 女 (woman). 势 (shì): Power; tendency; situation. Radical: 力 (lì - strength). Components: 执 (zhí - hold) + 力 (strength). Sample Sentence: 瑜伽老师纠正了我的姿势。 (Yújiā lǎoshī jiūzhèng le wǒ de zīshì.) - The yoga teacher corrected my posture.

Question 62

姿势

Answer 62

姿势 (zī shì) Meaning: Posture; pose. Breakdown:姿 (zī): Appearance; posture. Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Components: 次 (cì - next) + 女 (woman). 势 (shì): Power; tendency; situation. Radical: 力 (lì - strength). Components: 执 (zhí - hold) + 力 (strength). Sample Sentence: 瑜伽老师纠正了我的姿势。 (Yújiā lǎoshī jiūzhèng le wǒ de zīshì.) - The yoga teacher corrected my posture. zī shì-n. posture, gesture 他摆好姿势跟朋友合影。 tā bái hǎo zī shì gēn péng you hé yǐng . phr. He posed for a photo with his friend.

Question 63

idiom. to be absorbed in, to concentrate one’s attention completely

Answer 63

全神贯注 (quán shén guàn zhù) Meaning: To concentrate; to be totally absorbed (in something); to focus all one's attention. Breakdown: 全 (quán): Whole; complete. Radical: 人 (rén - person). 神 (shén): Spirit; mind; god. Radical: 礻 (shì - spirit). This is the radical form of 示. 贯 (guàn): To pierce through; to be connected. Radical: 贝 (bèi - shell/money). 注 (zhù): To pour; to concentrate; to annotate. Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). This is the radical form of 水. Sample Sentence: 他全神贯注地看书，没听见我叫他。 (Tā quán shén guàn zhù de kànshū, méi tīngjiàn wǒ jiào tā.) - He was so absorbed in reading that he didn't hear me call him. 全神贯注 quán shén guàn zhù 神-shén- n./adj. spirit, vigor; god; countenance, expression; supernatural, marvelous 贯-guàn-char./m. pass through; link up; be versed in; file in and out 这部电影太吸引人了，观众们都全神贯注地看着屏幕。 zhè bù diàn yǐng tài xī yǐn rén le, guān zhòng men dōu quán shén guàn zhù de kàn zhe píng mù . phr. This movie is so captivating that the audience is completely focused on the screen.

Question 64

全神贯注

Answer 64

全神贯注 (quán shén guàn zhù) Meaning: To concentrate; to be totally absorbed (in something); to focus all one's attention. Breakdown: 全 (quán): Whole; complete. Radical: 人 (rén - person). 神 (shén): Spirit; mind; god. Radical: 礻 (shì - spirit). This is the radical form of 示. 贯 (guàn): To pierce through; to be connected. Radical: 贝 (bèi - shell/money). 注 (zhù): To pour; to concentrate; to annotate. Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). This is the radical form of 水. Sample Sentence: 他全神贯注地看书，没听见我叫他。 (Tā quán shén guàn zhù de kànshū, méi tīngjiàn wǒ jiào tā.) - He was so absorbed in reading that he didn't hear me call him. idiom. to be absorbed in, to concentrate one’s attention completely

Question 65

sep-v. try one's hardest, use all one's strength, try one's best

Answer 65

尽力 (jìn lì) Meaning: To try one's best; to exert oneself. Breakdown: 尽 (jìn): To exhaust; to use up; to do one's best. Radical: 尺 (chǐ - a ruler). Components: The top part is a simplification of the traditional form 盡. 力 (lì): Strength; power; force. Radical: 力 (lì - strength). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 力 radical is used in words related to strength or effort, e.g., 劳 (láo - labor), 助 (zhù - to help). Sample Sentence: 我会尽力帮助你。 (Wǒ huì jìn lì bāngzhù nǐ.) - I will try my best to help you. 尽(力) - jìn lì 这​件​事​虽​然​我​不​是​太​懂​，但​是​我​会​尽​力​。 zhè jiàn shì suī rán wǒ bú shì tài dǒng, dàn shì wǒ huì jìn lì . phr. Although it may be difficult for me to understand that, I will try my best. 老​师​要​尽​力​激​发​学​生​的​学​习​兴​趣​。 lǎo shī yào jìn lì jī fā xué shēng de xué xí xìng qù . phr. Teachers should try their best to arouse the students' interests on learning.

Question 66

尽力

Answer 66

尽力 (jìn lì) Meaning: To try one's best; to exert oneself. Breakdown: 尽 (jìn): To exhaust; to use up; to do one's best. Radical: 尺 (chǐ - a ruler). Components: The top part is a simplification of the traditional form 盡. 力 (lì): Strength; power; force. Radical: 力 (lì - strength). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 力 radical is used in words related to strength or effort, e.g., 劳 (láo - labor), 助 (zhù - to help). Sample Sentence: 我会尽力帮助你。 (Wǒ huì jìn lì bāngzhù nǐ.) - I will try my best to help you.

Question 67

v./n. to respond, to react, to reflex; reaction

Answer 67

反应 (fǎn yìng) Meaning: Reaction; response. Breakdown: 反 (fǎn): Reverse; opposite; to oppose. Radical: 又 (yòu - again/right hand). 应 (yìng): To respond; to answer; to agree. Radical: 广 (guǎng - wide). The traditional form is 應. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 又 radical appears in many characters, often related to hand actions, e.g., 友 (yǒu - friend), 取 (qǔ - to take). Sample Sentence: 他对这个消息有什么反应？ (Tā duì zhège xiāoxi yǒu shénme fǎnyìng?) - What was his reaction to this news? 反应-fǎn yìng 反 - fǎn - adv./adj./v. on the contrary, instead; opposite (in direction), upside down, reverse, inside out; to combat, to oppose; to rebel against 应 : yīng_ v. ought to, should; promise, consent Other meanings [yìng] v. to answer; to accept (an invitation); to suit; to come true, to be confirmed 连​锁​反​应​ - lián suó fǎn yìng -n. a chain reaction 反​应​迟​钝​-fǎn yìng chí dùn-phr. be slow in reacting 反​应​快​-fǎn ying kuài-phr. have a swift response, be quick in response 反​应​能​力​-fǎn yìng néng lì-phr. reactive capacity

Question 68

反应

Answer 68

反应 (fǎn yìng) Meaning: Reaction; response. Breakdown: 反 (fǎn): Reverse; opposite; to oppose. Radical: 又 (yòu - again/right hand). 应 (yìng): To respond; to answer; to agree. Radical: 广 (guǎng - wide). The traditional form is 應. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 又 radical appears in many characters, often related to hand actions, e.g., 友 (yǒu - friend), 取 (qǔ - to take). Sample Sentence: 他对这个消息有什么反应？ (Tā duì zhège xiāoxi yǒu shénme fǎnyìng?) - What was his reaction to this news? 反应-fǎn yìng 反 - fǎn - adv./adj./v. on the contrary, instead; opposite (in direction), upside down, reverse, inside out; to combat, to oppose; to rebel against 应 : yīng_ v. ought to, should; promise, consent Other meanings [yìng] v. to answer; to accept (an invitation); to suit; to come true, to be confirmed 连​锁​反​应​ - lián suó fǎn yìng -n. a chain reaction 反​应​迟​钝​-fǎn yìng chí dùn-phr. be slow in reacting 反​应​快​-fǎn ying kuài-phr. have a swift response, be quick in response 反​应​能​力​-fǎn yìng néng lì-phr. reactive capacity

Question 69

v. to define, to confirm, to fix, to ascertain, to make sure

Answer 69

确定 (què dìng)Meaning: Certain; definite; to confirm; to determine. Breakdown: 确 (què): Sure; certain; real. Radical: 石 (shí - stone). Components: 石 (stone) + 角 (jiǎo - horn). Something as solid as stone and horn. 定 (dìng): To set; to fix; stable. Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Components: 宀 (roof) + 正 (zhèng - correct). A correct roof implies stability. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical is used in words for minerals and hard objects, e.g., 破 (pò - to break). Sample Sentence: 我们确定了开会的时间。 (Wǒmen quèdìng le kāihuì de shíjiān.) - We confirmed the time for the meeting. 确定-què dìng 确: què: char. true, reliable; firm, resolute, [què] adv. really, indeed, surely 定: dìng : char. stated, fixed, stipulated, stablished 具​体​时​间​还​没​有​确​定​ jù tǐ shí jiān hái méi yǒu què dìng -phr. the specific time is not yet fixed 你​确​定​八​点​钟​可​以​吗​？ nǐ què dìng bā diǎn zhōng kě yǐ ma ? phr. Are you sure that eight o'clock is okay? 确​定​日​期​ - què dìng rì qī phr. to confirm the date

Question 70

确定

Answer 70

确定 (què dìng)Meaning: Certain; definite; to confirm; to determine. Breakdown: 确 (què): Sure; certain; real. Radical: 石 (shí - stone). Components: 石 (stone) + 角 (jiǎo - horn). Something as solid as stone and horn. 定 (dìng): To set; to fix; stable. Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Components: 宀 (roof) + 正 (zhèng - correct). A correct roof implies stability. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical is used in words for minerals and hard objects, e.g., 破 (pò - to break). Sample Sentence: 我们确定了开会的时间。 (Wǒmen quèdìng le kāihuì de shíjiān.) - We confirmed the time for the meeting. 确定-què dìng 确: què: char. true, reliable; firm, resolute, [què] adv. really, indeed, surely 定: dìng : char. stated, fixed, stipulated, stablished 具​体​时​间​还​没​有​确​定​ jù tǐ shí jiān hái méi yǒu què dìng -phr. the specific time is not yet fixed 你​确​定​八​点​钟​可​以​吗​？ nǐ què dìng bā diǎn zhōng kě yǐ ma ? phr. Are you sure that eight o'clock is okay? 确​定​日​期​ - què dìng rì qī phr. to confirm the date

Question 71

n. stone

Answer 71

石头 (shí tou)Meaning: Stone; rock. Breakdown: 石 (shí): Stone. Radical: 石 (shí - stone). 头 (tou): Head; suffix for nouns. Radical: 大 (dà - big). This is a simplified form. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical, as mentioned, is for stone/minerals. The 大 radical is for things related to "big," e.g., 天 (tiān - sky), 太 (tài - too much). Sample Sentence: 孩子们在扔石头。 (Háizimen zài rēng shítou.) - The children are throwing stones. 石头-shí tou 头: tóu : n. head; hair, hair style; chief, leader, [tóu] m. measure word for large animals (like pig, cow, sheep, elephant etc.); for garlic or onion, [tóu] num./adj. first (used before a numeral); previous, last (used before 年 or 天) [tóu] n. end, top (of sth); beginning or end; remnant; side, aspect

Question 72

石头

Answer 72

石头 (shí tou) Meaning: Stone; rock. Breakdown:石 (shí): Stone. Radical: 石 (shí - stone). 头 (tou): Head; suffix for nouns. Radical: 大 (dà - big). This is a simplified form. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical, as mentioned, is for stone/minerals. The 大 radical is for things related to "big," e.g., 天 (tiān - sky), 太 (tài - too much). Sample Sentence: 孩子们在扔石头。 (Háizimen zài rēng shítou.) - The children are throwing stones.

Question 73

v. to go on continuously, to bi in succession

Answer 73

连续 (lián xù)Meaning: Continuous; in a row; serial. Breakdown: 连 (lián): To link; to connect; even (including). Radical: 辶 (chuò - to walk). This is the radical form of 辵. 续 (xù): To continue; to carry on. Radical: 纟 (sī - silk). This is the radical form of 糸. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 辶 radical is for movement/transport, e.g., 这 (zhè - this), 过 (guò - to pass). The 纟 radical is for things related to silk/thread, e.g., 线 (xiàn - thread), 经 (jīng - to pass through). Sample Sentence: 他连续工作了十二个小时。 (Tā liánxù gōngzuò le shí'èr gè xiǎoshí.) - He worked for twelve hours straight. 连续- lián xù 连: lián: v./n. connect, link; military company,, [lián] conj. (even or not even...) concerning..., regarding to...; besides, including [lián] adv. repeatedly; continuously, in succession, one after another 续: xù : v. to continue; (spoken) to supply more, continuous, successive ( 卖: mài: v. sell; betray (one's country or friends); spare no effort; show off; make a living by one's skill) 这个情况已经连续了三年多了。 zhè gè qíng kuàng yǐ jīng lián xù le sān nián duō le . phr. This situation has been going on continuously for more than three years.

Question 74

连续

Answer 74

连续 (lián xù)Meaning: Continuous; in a row; serial. Breakdown: 连 (lián): To link; to connect; even (including). Radical: 辶 (chuò - to walk). This is the radical form of 辵. 续 (xù): To continue; to carry on. Radical: 纟 (sī - silk). This is the radical form of 糸. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 辶 radical is for movement/transport, e.g., 这 (zhè - this), 过 (guò - to pass). The 纟 radical is for things related to silk/thread, e.g., 线 (xiàn - thread), 经 (jīng - to pass through). Sample Sentence: 他连续工作了十二个小时。 (Tā liánxù gōngzuò le shí'èr gè xiǎoshí.) - He worked for twelve hours straight. 连续- lián xù 连: lián: v./n. connect, link; military company,, [lián] conj. (even or not even...) concerning..., regarding to...; besides, including [lián] adv. repeatedly; continuously, in succession, one after another 续: xù : v. to continue; (spoken) to supply more, continuous, successive ( 卖: mài: v. sell; betray (one's country or friends); spare no effort; show off; make a living by one's skill) 这个情况已经连续了三年多了。 zhè gè qíng kuàng yǐ jīng lián xù le sān nián duō le . phr. This situation has been going on continuously for more than three years.

Question 75

GRAMMAR POINT 3 m. measure word for long and thin things [gēn] n. root; base, origin, cause; offspring; (Math.) root; (chemistry) radical [gēn] char. base, source; base (of part of body or object); completely, thoroughly

Answer 75

根 (gēn)Meaning: Root; base; cause; a measure word for long, thin objects. Radical: 木 (mù - wood/tree) Components: 木 (wood) + 艮 (gèn - stopping, a phonetic component). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 木 radical is used in many words for trees and wooden objects, e.g., 树 (shù - tree), 林 (lín - forest), 桌 (zhuō - table). Sample Sentence: 这棵树的根很深。 (Zhè kē shù de gēn hěn shēn.) - This tree's roots are very deep. 这​根​电​线​太​长​了​，找​个​短​点​的​吧​。 zhè gēn diàn xiàn tài cháng le, zhǎo gè duǎn diǎn de ba . phr. This electric wire is too long, please find a shorter one. NOTA BENE: 跟: gēn: v. follow; (of a woman) marry someone, heel, and

Question 76

根

Answer 76

根 (gēn) Meaning: Root; base; cause; a measure word for long, thin objects. Radical: 木 (mù - wood/tree) Components: 木 (wood) + 艮 (gèn - stopping, a phonetic component). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 木 radical is used in many words for trees and wooden objects, e.g., 树 (shù - tree), 林 (lín - forest), 桌 (zhuō - table). Sample Sentence: 这棵树的根很深。 (Zhè kē shù de gēn hěn shēn.) - This tree's roots are very deep. m. measure word for long and thin things [gēn] n. root; base, origin, cause; offspring; (Math.) root; (chemistry) radical [gēn] char. base, source; base (of part of body or object); completely, thoroughly

Question 77

v./adj. break into pieces; broken, fragmentary; long-winded

Answer 77

碎 (suì)Meaning: To break into pieces; fragmented; broken. Radical: 石 (shí - stone), Components: 石 (stone) + 卒 (zú - soldier/finish). A stone that is "finished" is broken into pieces. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical, as before, is for hard, stone-like things. Sample Sentence: 我不小心把杯子打碎了。 (Wǒ bù xiǎoxīn bǎ bēizi dǎ suì le.) - I accidentally broke the cup. 卒 -zú- char. pawn (in Chinese chess); (old) servant; soldier, [zú] char. finish, end; die; finally 他​把​盘​子​弄​碎​了​。tā bǎ pán zi nòng suì le . phr. He broke up the plate. 琐​碎​ - suǒ suì - adj. trifling, trivial 打​碎​-dǎ suì, v. shatter, smash, break into pieces 心​碎​ -xīn suì, adj. heart-broken 摔​碎​ -shuāi suì -phr. (of something) to fall and be broken into pieces; to drop (to the floor) and break into pieces 宁​为​玉​碎​，不​为​瓦​全​ nìng wéi yù suì, bù wéi wǎ quán idiom. better to be a piece of broken jade than an intact tile -- better to die with honour than to survive in disgrace 易​碎​-yì suì, phr. breakable, fragile, brittle 打​不​碎​ -dǎ bú suì-phr. cannot be broken into pieces 闲​言​碎​语​-xián yán suì yǔ-idiom. groundless talk, idle gossip NB: 醉 zuì - v. to be drunk;

Question 78

碎

Answer 78

碎 (suì)Meaning: To break into pieces; fragmented; broken. Radical: 石 (shí - stone), Components: 石 (stone) + 卒 (zú - soldier/finish). A stone that is "finished" is broken into pieces. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical, as before, is for hard, stone-like things. Sample Sentence: 我不小心把杯子打碎了。 (Wǒ bù xiǎoxīn bǎ bēizi dǎ suì le.) - I accidentally broke the cup. 卒 -zú- char. pawn (in Chinese chess); (old) servant; soldier, [zú] char. finish, end; die; finally 他​把​盘​子​弄​碎​了​。tā bǎ pán zi nòng suì le . phr. He broke up the plate. 琐​碎​ - suǒ suì - adj. trifling, trivial 打​碎​-dǎ suì, v. shatter, smash, break into pieces 心​碎​ -xīn suì, adj. heart-broken 摔​碎​ -shuāi suì -phr. (of something) to fall and be broken into pieces; to drop (to the floor) and break into pieces 宁​为​玉​碎​，不​为​瓦​全​ nìng wéi yù suì, bù wéi wǎ quán idiom. better to be a piece of broken jade than an intact tile -- better to die with honour than to survive in disgrace 易​碎​-yì suì, phr. breakable, fragile, brittle 打​不​碎​ -dǎ bú suì-phr. cannot be broken into pieces 闲​言​碎​语​-xián yán suì yǔ-idiom. groundless talk, idle gossip NB: 醉 zuì - v. to be drunk;

Question 79

n. perch, pole, shaft, rod [gǎn] m. measure word for flags, pens or guns [gān] n. pole, staff, post, shaft (usu. standing vertically on the ground)

Answer 79

杆 (gǎn / gān) Meaning: A pole; a rod; the shaft or handle of something. gān: Pole, e.g., 旗杆 (qí gān - flagpole) gǎn: Shaft, handle, e.g., 笔杆 (bǐ gǎn - penholder), 枪杆 (qiāng gǎn - rifle barrel) Radical: 木 (mù - wood) 木 (wood) + 干 (gān - dry/to do). A "dry wood" becomes a pole. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 木 radical, as mentioned, is for wooden objects. Sample Sentence: 他爬上了旗杆。 (Tā pá shàng le qí gān.) - He climbed up the flagpole. 杆-gǎn 干: gàn: char. trunk, main part; cadre; able; capability, [gàn] v. do, work; do... as a profession, work as... [gān] adj. dry; empty, void; adoptivr, gān] adv. in vain [gān] n. dried food

Question 80

杆

Answer 80

杆 (gǎn / gān) Meaning: A pole; a rod; the shaft or handle of something. gān: Pole, e.g., 旗杆 (qí gān - flagpole) gǎn: Shaft, handle, e.g., 笔杆 (bǐ gǎn - penholder), 枪杆 (qiāng gǎn - rifle barrel) Radical: 木 (mù - wood) Components: 木 (wood) + 干 (gān - dry/to do). A "dry wood" becomes a pole. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 木 radical, as mentioned, is for wooden objects. Sample Sentence: 他爬上了旗杆。 (Tā pá shàng le qí gān.) - He climbed up the flagpole. gǎn-n. perch, pole, shaft, rod [gǎn] m. measure word for flags, pens or guns, pole, staff, post, shaft (usu. standing vertically on the ground)

Question 81

interj. hey, ah - used to express surprise or dissatisfaction

Answer 81

哎 (āi) Meaning: an interjection to express surprise or regret Radical: 口 (kǒu) meaning "mouth" Components: 口 (kǒu) and 艾 (ài) which is a phonetic component. Other common usage for radical 口: This radical is used in many characters related to mouth, sound, or eating, e.g., 吃 (chī - to eat), 叫 (jiào - to call). Sample sentence: 哎，你怎么能这么说呢？ (Āi, nǐ zěnme néng zhème shuō ne?) - Hey, how can you say that? 矣 - yǐ -par. (ancient Chinese) used at the end of a sentence like 了 to indicate completion of an action; used in exclamation 唉唷-āi yō-interj. (used to express astonishment, pain, regret, etc.) ah, oh, ouch, ow, damn it, hell

Question 82

哎

Answer 82

哎 (āi) Meaning: an interjection to express surprise or regret Radical: 口 (kǒu) meaning "mouth" Components: 口 (kǒu) and 艾 (ài) which is a phonetic component. Other common usage for radical 口: This radical is used in many characters related to mouth, sound, or eating, e.g., 吃 (chī - to eat), 叫 (jiào - to call). Sample sentence: 哎，你怎么能这么说呢？ (Āi, nǐ zěnme néng zhème shuō ne?) - Hey, how can you say that? 矣 - yǐ -par. (ancient Chinese) used at the end of a sentence like 了 to indicate completion of an action; used in exclamation 唉唷-āi yō-interj. (used to express astonishment, pain, regret, etc.) ah, oh, ouch, ow, damn it, hell

Question 83

interj. (response to a call) yes, hmm; (sigh) ah [ài] interj. oh, ah, alas (expressing sadness or regret)

Answer 83

唉 (āi / ài) Meaning: an interjection to express sadness or regret (āi) or response (ài) Radical: 口 (kǒu) meaning "mouth" Components: 口 (kǒu) and 矣 (yǐ) which is a phonetic component. Other common usage for radical 口: same as above. Sample sentence: 唉，我真是太不小心了。 (Āi, wǒ zhēnshì tài bù xiǎoxīn le.) - Alas, I was really too careless.

Question 84

唉

Answer 84

唉 (āi / ài) Meaning: an interjection to express sadness or regret (āi) or response (ài) Radical: 口 (kǒu) meaning "mouth" Components: 口 (kǒu) and 矣 (yǐ) which is a phonetic component. Other common usage for radical 口: same as above. Sample sentence: 唉，我真是太不小心了。 (Āi, wǒ zhēnshì tài bù xiǎoxīn le.) - Alas, I was really too careless.

Question 85

n. metal

Answer 85

金属 (jīn shǔ) Meaning: Metal. 金 (jīn): gold, metal. Radical: 金 (jīn) meaning "metal" or "gold". It is also used as a component in characters related to metal, e.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 铜 (tóng - copper). 属 (shǔ): category, belong to. Radical: 尸 (shī) meaning "corpse". The character 属 is composed of 尸 (shī) and 禹 (yǔ, a legendary ruler). Note: 尸 is also used in 层 (céng - layer), 居 (jū - to live). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 金 radical is used in words for metals and elements, e.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 银 (yín - silver). The 尸 radical appears in words like 层 (céng - layer), 屋 (wū - house). Sample Sentence: 铁是一种常见的金属。 (Tiě shì yī zhǒng chángjiàn de jīnshǔ.) - Iron is a common metal. 金 (jīn): gold, metal. Radical: 金 (jīn) meaning "metal" or "gold". It is also used as a component in characters related to metal, e.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 铜 (tóng - copper). 属 (shǔ): category, belong to. Radical: 尸 (shī) meaning "corpse". The character 属 is composed of 尸 (shī) and 禹 (yǔ, a legendary ruler). Note: 尸 is also used in 层 (céng - layer), 居 (jū - to live). Sample sentence: 黄金是一种贵重的金属。 (Huángjīn shì yī zhǒng guìzhòng de jīnshǔ.) - Gold is a precious metal.

Question 86

金属

Answer 86

金属 (jīn shǔ) Meaning: Metal. 金 (jīn): gold, metal. Radical: 金 (jīn) meaning "metal" or "gold". It is also used as a component in characters related to metal, e.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 铜 (tóng - copper). 属 (shǔ): category, belong to. Radical: 尸 (shī) meaning "corpse". The character 属 is composed of 尸 (shī) and 禹 (yǔ, a legendary ruler). Note: 尸 is also used in 层 (céng - layer), 居 (jū - to live). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 金 radical is used in words for metals and elements, e.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 银 (yín - silver). The 尸 radical appears in words like 层 (céng - layer), 屋 (wū - house). Sample Sentence: 铁是一种常见的金属。 (Tiě shì yī zhǒng chángjiàn de jīnshǔ.) - Iron is a common metal. 金 (jīn): gold, metal. Radical: 金 (jīn) meaning "metal" or "gold". It is also used as a component in characters related to metal, e.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 铜 (tóng - copper). 属 (shǔ): category, belong to. Radical: 尸 (shī) meaning "corpse". The character 属 is composed of 尸 (shī) and 禹 (yǔ, a legendary ruler). Note: 尸 is also used in 层 (céng - layer), 居 (jū - to live). Sample sentence: 黄金是一种贵重的金属。 (Huángjīn shì yī zhǒng guìzhòng de jīnshǔ.) - Gold is a precious metal.

Question 87

adj./adv. hard, tough; (of attitude) strong; (of merchandise) of good quality; (of person) able

Answer 87

硬 (yìng) Meaning: Hard; stiff; firm. Radical: 石 (shí) - stone Components: 石 (stone) + 更 (gèng - more). Something that is "more than stone" is hard. 更-gēng: v./n. to replace, to change; (lit.) to experience; (in ancient times)　watch (one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was divided) adv. more, even more; (lit.) furthermore Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical is used for stone and hard objects, e.g., 破 (pò - to break), 砖 (zhuān - brick). Sample Sentence: 这块木头很硬。 (Zhè kuài mùtou hěn yìng.) - This piece of wood is very hard. 硬-yìng 更-gēng: v./n. to replace, to change; (lit.) to experience; (in ancient times)　watch (one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was divided) adv. more, even more; (lit.) furthermore

Question 88

硬

Answer 88

硬 (yìng) Meaning: Hard; stiff; firm. Radical: 石 (shí) - stone Components: 石 (stone) + 更 (gèng - more). Something that is "more than stone" is hard. 更-gēng: v./n. to replace, to change; (lit.) to experience; (in ancient times)　watch (one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was divided) adv. more, even more; (lit.) furthermore Other Common Usage for Radical: The 石 radical is used for stone and hard objects, e.g., 破 (pò - to break), 砖 (zhuān - brick). Sample Sentence: 这块木头很硬。 (Zhè kuài mùtou hěn yìng.) - This piece of wood is very hard. 硬-yìng 更-gēng: v./n. to replace, to change; (lit.) to experience; (in ancient times)　watch (one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was divided) adv. more, even more; (lit.) furthermore

Question 89

to indicate that something comes naturally under certain conditions char. convenient, appropriate; informal, casual; soon afterwards, then; excretion

Answer 89

便 (biàn / pián) biàn: Convenient; then; in that case; ordinary. pián: Cheap (in 便宜 piányi). Radical: 亻 (rén) - person. This is the radical form of 人. Components: 亻 (person) + 更 (gèng - more). A person who can adapt "more" finds things convenient. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 亻 radical is used in many words related to people, e.g., 你 (nǐ - you), 他 (tā - he), 们 (men - plural suffix for pronouns). Sample Sentence: 有了手机，生活很方便。 (Yǒu le shǒujī, shēnghuó hěn fāngbiàn.) - With a mobile phone, life is very convenient. 条件成熟，事情便容易解决了。 (Tiáojiàn chéngshú, shìqíng biàn róngyì jiějué le.) Once the conditions are ripe, the matter naturally becomes easier to resolve. 其​实​地​上​本​没​有​路​，走​的​人​多​了​，也​便​成​了​路​。--鲁​迅​ qí shí dì shàng běn méi yǒu lù, zǒu de rén duō le, yě biàn chéng le lù . lǔ xùn phr. At the beginning the Earth had no roads, but as many men pass one way; a road is made. - Lu Xun

Question 90

便

Answer 90

便 (biàn / pián) biàn: Convenient; then; in that case; ordinary. pián: Cheap (in 便宜 piányi). Radical: 亻 (rén) - person. This is the radical form of 人. Components: 亻 (person) + 更 (gèng - more). A person who can adapt "more" finds things convenient. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 亻 radical is used in many words related to people, e.g., 你 (nǐ - you), 他 (tā - he), 们 (men - plural suffix for pronouns). Sample Sentence: 有了手机，生活很方便。 (Yǒu le shǒujī, shēnghuó hěn fāngbiàn.) - With a mobile phone, life is very convenient. biàn-to indicate that something comes naturally under certain conditions char. convenient, appropriate; informal, casual; soon afterwards, then; excretionc 其​实​地​上​本​没​有​路​，走​的​人​多​了​，也​便​成​了​路​。--鲁​迅​ qí shí dì shàng běn méi yǒu lù, zǒu de rén duō le, yě biàn chéng le lù . lǔ xùn phr. At the beginning the Earth had no roads, but as many men pass one way; a road is made. - Lu Xun

Question 91

n. character, written language

Answer 91

文字-wén zì) Meaning: Character; script; writing; written language. 文 (wén): Writing; language; culture. Radical: 文 (wén - writing). 字 (zì): Character; word. Radical: 子 (zǐ - child). Components: 宀 (mián - roof) + 子 (child). Under a roof (being educated), a child learns characters. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 文 radical is in itself a common character. The 子 radical is used in words related to children or small things, e.g., 孩 (hái - child), 学 (xué - to study). Sample Sentence: 汉字是一种古老的文字。 (Hànzì shì yī zhǒng gǔlǎo de wénzì.) - Chinese characters are an ancient script.zì 文 - wén n./m./v. liberal arts, humanities; (used in old times for) copper cash; [wén] radical. written language [wén] char. script; written language; article; literary language; culture; etiquette; civil; refined

Question 92

文字

Answer 92

文字 (wén zì) Meaning: Character; script; writing; written language. 文 (wén): Writing; language; culture. Radical: 文 (wén - writing). 字 (zì): Character; word. Radical: 子 (zǐ - child). Components: 宀 (mián - roof) + 子 (child). Under a roof (being educated), a child learns characters. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 文 radical is in itself a common character. The 子 radical is used in words related to children or small things, e.g., 孩 (hái - child), 学 (xué - to study). Sample Sentence: 汉字是一种古老的文字。 (Hànzì shì yī zhǒng gǔlǎo de wénzì.) - Chinese characters are an ancient script.

Question 93

n. vocabulary

Answer 93

词汇 (cí huì) Meaning: Vocabulary; words and phrases. 词 (cí): Word; term; a type of classical poetry. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). This is the radical form of 言. 汇 (huì): To gather; to collect; to remit. Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Components: 氵 (water) + 匚 (fāng - box) + 亼 (jí - to gather). Like water gathering in a box. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 讠 radical is for words related to speech and language, e.g., 说 (shuō - to speak), 话 (huà - speech). The 氵 radical is for water and liquids, e.g., 河 (hé - river), 流 (liú - to flow). Sample Sentence: 我的中文词汇量还很小。 (Wǒ de Zhōngwén cíhuì liàng hái hěn xiǎo.) - My Chinese vocabulary is still very small. 词汇-cí huì 汇-huì: char. converge, [huì] char. gather together; collection, assemblage, [huì] v./n. to remit (money); foreign exchange or currency

Question 94

词汇

Answer 94

词汇 (cí huì) Meaning: Vocabulary; words and phrases. 词 (cí): Word; term; a type of classical poetry. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). This is the radical form of 言. 汇 (huì): To gather; to collect; to remit. Radical: 氵 (shuǐ - water). Components: 氵 (water) + 匚 (fāng - box) + 亼 (jí - to gather). Like water gathering in a box. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 讠 radical is for words related to speech and language, e.g., 说 (shuō - to speak), 话 (huà - speech). The 氵 radical is for water and liquids, e.g., 河 (hé - river), 流 (liú - to flow). Sample Sentence: 我的中文词汇量还很小。 (Wǒ de Zhōngwén cíhuì liàng hái hěn xiǎo.) - My Chinese vocabulary is still very small.

Question 95

n. idiom, set phrase

Answer 95

成语 (chéng yǔ) Meaning: Idiom (typically a four-character set phrase derived from history or literature). 成 (chéng): To become; to accomplish; finished. Radical: 戈 (gē - spear). 语 (yǔ): Language; speech; to tell. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 戈 radical is for weapons, e.g., 战 (zhàn - war), 我 (wǒ - I, originally a weapon). The 讠 radical, as above, is for speech. Sample Sentence: 学习成语能帮助你理解中国文化。 (Xuéxí chéngyǔ néng bāngzhù nǐ lǐjiě Zhōngguó wénhuà.) - Learning idioms can help you understand Chinese culture.

Question 96

成语

Answer 96

成语 (chéng yǔ) Meaning: Idiom (typically a four-character set phrase derived from history or literature). 成 (chéng): To become; to accomplish; finished. Radical: 戈 (gē - spear). 语 (yǔ): Language; speech; to tell. Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 戈 radical is for weapons, e.g., 战 (zhàn - war), 我 (wǒ - I, originally a weapon). The 讠 radical, as above, is for speech. Sample Sentence: 学习成语能帮助你理解中国文化。 (Xuéxí chéngyǔ néng bāngzhù nǐ lǐjiě Zhōngguó wénhuà.) - Learning idioms can help you understand Chinese culture.

Question 97

n. (alphabetical) letter

Answer 97

字母 (zì mǔ) Meaning: Letter (of an alphabet). 字 (zì): Character; word. (See above for breakdown). 母 (mǔ): Mother; origin; female. Radical: 母 (mǔ - mother). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 母 radical is used in words like 每 (měi - every), 毒 (dú - poison). Sample Sentence: 英语有26个字母。 (Yīngyǔ yǒu èrshíliù gè zìmǔ.) - English has 26 letters. 字母表-zì mǔ biǎo n. alphabet

Question 98

字母

Answer 98

字母 (zì mǔ) Meaning: Letter (of an alphabet). 字 (zì): Character; word. (See above for breakdown). 母 (mǔ): Mother; origin; female. Radical: 母 (mǔ - mother). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 母 radical is used in words like 每 (měi - every), 毒 (dú - poison). Sample Sentence: 英语有26个字母。 (Yīngyǔ yǒu èrshíliù gè zìmǔ.) - English has 26 letters.

Question 99

n. tone (of a Chinese character); note, tone

Answer 99

声调 (shēng diào) Meaning: Tone (in phonetics); pitch; intonation. 声 (shēng): Sound; voice. Radical: 士 (shì - scholar). The traditional form 聲 shows 殳 (shū - weapon) and 耳 (ěr - ear). 调 (diào / tiáo): Tone; tune (diào); to adjust (tiáo). Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 士 radical is in words like 志 (zhì - will), 吉 (jí - lucky). The 讠 radical, as above, is for speech. Sample Sentence: 中文的声调很重要。 (Zhōngwén de shēngdiào hěn zhòngyào.) - Tones are very important in Chinese. 声调-shēng diào 调 - diào- v. transfer, move; investigate [diào] n. melody, tune; (music) key; accent; opinion; tone 声调问题是留学生学汉语的通病。 shēng diào wèn tí shì liú xué shēng xué hàn yǔ de tōng bìng . phr. Problems with tones are common with all the students learning Chinese.

Question 100

声调

Answer 100

声调 (shēng diào) Meaning: Tone (in phonetics); pitch; intonation. 声 (shēng): Sound; voice. Radical: 士 (shì - scholar). The traditional form 聲 shows 殳 (shū - weapon) and 耳 (ěr - ear). 调 (diào / tiáo): Tone; tune (diào); to adjust (tiáo). Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 士 radical is in words like 志 (zhì - will), 吉 (jí - lucky). The 讠 radical, as above, is for speech. Sample Sentence: 中文的声调很重要。 (Zhōngwén de shēngdiào hěn zhòngyào.) - Tones are very important in Chinese. 声调-shēng diào 调 - diào- v. transfer, move; investigate [diào] n. melody, tune; (music) key; accent; opinion; tone 声调问题是留学生学汉语的通病。 shēng diào wèn tí shì liú xué shēng xué hàn yǔ de tōng bìng . phr. Problems with tones are common with all the students learning Chinese.

Question 101

n. Pinyin, phonetic transcriptions of Chinese characters

Answer 101

拼音 (pīn yīn) Meaning: Pinyin (the official romanization system for Standard Chinese). 拼 (pīn): To piece together; to spell; to join together. Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). 音 (yīn): Sound; news. Radical: 音 (yīn - sound). Components: 立 (lì - to stand) + 日 (rì - sun). The origin is debated, but it represents sound. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 扌 radical is for hand actions. The 音 radical is used in words like 意 (yì - meaning), 章 (zhāng - chapter). Sample Sentence: 拼音是学习汉语发音的工具。 (Pīnyīn shì xuéxí Hànyǔ fāyīn de gōngjù.) - Pinyin is a tool for learning Chinese pronunciation.

Question 102

拼音

Answer 102

拼音 (pīn yīn) Meaning: Pinyin (the official romanization system for Standard Chinese). 拼 (pīn): To piece together; to spell; to join together. Radical: 扌 (shǒu - hand). 音 (yīn): Sound; news. Radical: 音 (yīn - sound). Components: 立 (lì - to stand) + 日 (rì - sun). The origin is debated, but it represents sound. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 扌 radical is for hand actions. The 音 radical is used in words like 意 (yì - meaning), 章 (zhāng - chapter). Sample Sentence: 拼音是学习汉语发音的工具。 (Pīnyīn shì xuéxí Hànyǔ fāyīn de gōngjù.) - Pinyin is a tool for learning Chinese pronunciation.

Question 103

n. note (that expresses one's mood or attitude), tone, manner of speaking; (grammar) mood, mode

Answer 103

语气 (yǔ qì)- Meaning: Tone of voice; manner of speaking; mood (in grammar). Breakdown: 语 (yǔ): Language; speech. (See above for breakdown). 气 (qì): Air; gas; spirit; energy. Radical: 气 (qì - steam/air). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 气 radical is used in words related to air or gases, e.g., 氧 (yǎng - oxygen), 氢 (qīng - hydrogen). Sample Sentence: 他用友好的语气说话。 (Tā yòng yǒuhǎo de yǔqì shuōhuà.) - He spoke in a friendly tone. 语气-yǔ qì 他​说​话​的​语​气​很​生​硬​。 tā shuō huà de yǔ qì hěn shēng yìng phr. He has a stiff tone.

Question 104

语气

Answer 104

语气 (yǔ qì) Meaning: Tone of voice; manner of speaking; mood (in grammar). Breakdown: 语 (yǔ): Language; speech. (See above for breakdown). 气 (qì): Air; gas; spirit; energy. Radical: 气 (qì - steam/air). Other Common Usage for Radical: The 气 radical is used in words related to air or gases, e.g., 氧 (yǎng - oxygen), 氢 (qīng - hydrogen). Sample Sentence: 他用友好的语气说话。 (Tā yòng yǒuhǎo de yǔqì shuōhuà.) - He spoke in a friendly tone.

Question 105

n. question, problem, doubt

Answer 105

疑问 (yí wèn) Meaning: Question; doubt; query. Breakdown: 疑 (yí): To doubt; to suspect. Radical: 疋 (pǐ / shū - bolt of cloth/leg). This is a complex character. (怀​疑​ huái yí -v. suspect, doubt, be suspicious of; 无​疑​ wú yí -adj. undoubted, unquestionable) 问 (wèn): To ask. Radical: 门 (mén - gate). Components: 门 (gate) + 口 (mouth). To ask at the gate. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 门 radical is used for things related to gates and doors, e.g., 开 (kāi - to open), 关 (guān - to close). Sample Sentence: 我对这个计划有疑问。 (Wǒ duì zhège jìhuà yǒu yíwèn.) - I have a question about this plan. 疑问-yí wèn 疑-yí-char. to doubt, to suspect, to disbelieve; doubtful, uncertain, puzzled; question 深​信​不​疑​-shēn xìn bù yí-phr. be deeply convinced; firmly believed 怀​疑​-huái yí-v. suspect, doubt, be suspicious of 无​疑​-wú yí-adj. undoubted, unquestionable 疑​点​-yí diǎn-n. doubtful point

Question 106

疑问

Answer 106

疑问 (yí wèn) Meaning: Question; doubt; query. Breakdown: 疑 (yí): To doubt; to suspect. Radical: 疋 (pǐ / shū - bolt of cloth/leg). This is a complex character. (怀​疑​ huái yí -v. suspect, doubt, be suspicious of; 无​疑​ wú yí -adj. undoubted, unquestionable) 问 (wèn): To ask. Radical: 门 (mén - gate). Components: 门 (gate) + 口 (mouth). To ask at the gate. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 门 radical is used for things related to gates and doors, e.g., 开 (kāi - to open), 关 (guān - to close). Sample Sentence: 我对这个计划有疑问。 (Wǒ duì zhège jìhuà yǒu yíwèn.) - I have a question about this plan.

Question 107

v. deny, negate

Answer 107

否定 (fǒu dìng) Meaning: To negate; to deny; negative. Breakdown: 否 (fǒu): To deny; negative; no. Radical: 口 (kǒu - mouth). Components: 不 (bù - no) + 口 (mouth). Saying "no" with the mouth. (是否 shì fǒu-adv. whether or not (...) 定 (dìng): To set; to fix; stable. (See previous breakdown: 宀 + 正). (预定 -yù dìng - v. to schedule, to fix in advance, to predetermine, 确定 - què dìng -v. to define, to fix, to ascertain, to make sure) Sample Sentence: 他否定了所有的指控。 (Tā fǒudìng le suǒyǒu de zhǐkòng.) - He denied all the accusations. ​全​盘​否​定 quán pán fǒu dìng-phr. to totally deny [fǒu] char. (lit., at the end of a question) whether (or not) 他最后等到的是否定的回答。 tā zuì hòu děng dào de shì fǒu dìng de huí dá . phr. What he finally got was a negative answer.

Question 108

否定

Answer 108

否定 (fǒu dìng) Meaning: To negate; to deny; negative. Breakdown: 否 (fǒu): To deny; negative; no. Radical: 口 (kǒu - mouth). Components: 不 (bù - no) + 口 (mouth). Saying "no" with the mouth.(是否 shì fǒu-adv. whether or not (...) 定 (dìng): To set; to fix; stable. (See previous breakdown: 宀 + 正). (预定 -yù dìng - v. to schedule, to fix in advance, to predetermine, 确定 - què dìng -v. to define, to fix, to ascertain, to make sure) ​全​盘​否​定 quán pán fǒu dìng-phr. to totally deny 定 (dìng): To set; to fix; stable. (See previous breakdown: 宀 + 正). (预定 -yù dìng - v. to schedule, to fix in advance, to predetermine) Sample Sentence: 他否定了所有的指控。 (Tā fǒudìng le suǒyǒu de zhǐkòng.) - He denied all the accusations.

Question 109

omit, leave out

Answer 109

省略 - shěng lüè Meaning: To omit; to leave out; abbreviation. 省 (shěng): To save; to omit; province. Radical: 目 (mù - eye). Components: 少 (shǎo - few) + 目 (eye). To see less, i.e., to omit. ( 省​钱​ shěng qián - v. save money; 省​电​ shěng diàn v./adj. save power; power-saving) 略 (lvè): To omit; brief; strategy. Radical: 田 (tián - field). Components: 田 (field) + 各 (gè - each). The original meaning relates to demarcating land. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 目 radical is for eyes and seeing, e.g., 看 (kàn - to look), 眼 (yǎn - eye). The 田 radical is for fields, e.g., 画 (huà - to paint), 男 (nán - man, "power in the field"). Sample Sentence: 这个句子可以省略几个词。 (Zhège jùzi kěyǐ shěnglvè jǐ gè cí.) - This sentence can omit a few words. 省-shěng-n. province; provincial capital [shěng] v. save, economize; omit, leave out; abbreviate 略: lüè: v. omit, [lüè] char. to capture, seize , [lüè] adj. brief, sketchy, [lüè] char. plan, scheme; brief account, summary, [lüè] adv. slightly, a little 这篇文章最后一段可以省略。 zhè piān wén zhāng zuì hòu yí duàn kě yǐ shěng lüè . phr. The last paragraph of this article can be omitted.

Question 110

省略

Answer 110

shěng lüè 省略 - shěng lüè Meaning: To omit; to leave out; abbreviation. 省 (shěng): To save; to omit; province. Radical: 目 (mù - eye). Components: 少 (shǎo - few) + 目 (eye). To see less, i.e., to omit. ( 省​钱​ shěng qián - v. save money; 省​电​ shěng diàn v./adj. save power; power-saving) 略 (lvè): To omit; brief; strategy. Radical: 田 (tián - field). Components: 田 (field) + 各 (gè - each). The original meaning relates to demarcating land. Other Common Usage for Radical: The 目 radical is for eyes and seeing, e.g., 看 (kàn - to look), 眼 (yǎn - eye). The 田 radical is for fields, e.g., 画 (huà - to paint), 男 (nán - man, "power in the field"). Sample Sentence: 这个句子可以省略几个词。 (Zhège jùzi kěyǐ shěnglvè jǐ gè cí.) - This sentence can omit a few words.

Question 111

sep-v. break into a conversation or statement, to interrupt

Answer 111

插嘴(chā zuǐ) Meaning: To interrupt (a conversation); to cut in. Breakdown: 插 (chā): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 臿 (chā). It means "to insert" or "to stick in." (插队 chā duì - v. cut in line, jump a queue) 嘴 (zuǐ): Radial: 口 (kǒu - mouth). Component: 觜 (zī - beak). It means "mouth." Common Usages of Components: 扌(手 shǒu): Extremely common radical for actions related to the hand. E.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull), 推 (tuī - to push). 口 (kǒu): Extremely common radical for things related to the mouth, speech, or openings. E.g., 吃 (chī - to eat), 叫 (jiào - to call), 唱 (chàng - to sing). Sample Sentence: 请别插嘴，等我说完。 Qǐng bié chāzuǐ, děng wǒ shuō wán. Please don't interrupt, wait until I finish speaking.

Question 112

插嘴

Answer 112

插嘴 (chā zuǐ) Meaning: To interrupt (a conversation); to cut in. Breakdown: 插 (chā): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 臿 (chā). It means "to insert" or "to stick in." (插队 chā duì - v. cut in line, jump a queue) " 嘴 (zuǐ): Radial: 口 (kǒu - mouth). Component: 觜 (zī - beak). It means "mouth." Common Usages of Components: 扌(手 shǒu): Extremely common radical for actions related to the hand. E.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull), 推 (tuī - to push). 口 (kǒu): Extremely common radical for things related to the mouth, speech, or openings. E.g., 吃 (chī - to eat), 叫 (jiào - to call), 唱 (chàng - to sing). Sample Sentence: 请别插嘴，等我说完。 Qǐng bié chāzuǐ, děng wǒ shuō wán. Please don't interrupt, wait until I finish speaking.

Question 113

v./n. to award; to view and admire; to appreciate; to honor... with one's presence; reward, award

Answer 113

赏 (shǎng) Meaning: To appreciate; to admire; to award; a reward. Breakdown: Radical: 贝 (bèi - shell, money). This character is related to value and wealth. Component: 尚 (shàng - still, yet; esteemed). It provides the sound and the connotation of "high esteem." Common Usages of Components: 贝 (bèi): A common radical in characters related to money or value. E.g., 财 (cái - wealth), 贵 (guì - expensive), 贱 (jiàn - cheap). 尚 (shàng):Appears in other characters, often contributing a "shang" sound. E.g., 常 (cháng - often), 躺 (tǎng - to lie down), 堂 (táng - hall). Sample Sentence: 我们一起去赏月吧。 Wǒmen yìqǐ qù shǎng yuè ba. Let's go appreciate the moon together. 欣​赏​ xīn shǎng - v. to admire, to appreciate, to enjoy; to like, to value highly 雅​俗​共​赏​ yǎ sú gòng shǎng - phr. suiting both the refined and popular tastes 奖​赏​ jiǎng shǎng - v./n. reward; prize 赞​赏​ zàn shǎng v. praise and appreciate 赏​心​悦​目​ shǎng xīn yuè mù idiom. warms the heart and delights the eye, pleasing, delightful

Question 114

赏

Answer 114

赏 (shǎng) Meaning: To appreciate; to admire; to award; a reward. Breakdown: Radical: 贝 (bèi - shell, money). This character is related to value and wealth. Componet: 尚 (shàng - still, yet; esteemed). It provides the sound and the connotation of "high esteem." Common Usages of Components: 贝 (bèi): A common radical in characters related to money or value. E.g., 财 (cái - wealth), 贵 (guì - expensive), 贱 (jiàn - cheap). 尚 (shàng): Appears in other characters, often contributing a "shang" sound. E.g., 常 (cháng - often), 躺 (tǎng - to lie down), 堂 (táng - hall). Sample Sentence: 我们一起去赏月吧。 Wǒmen yìqǐ qù shǎng yuè ba. Let's go appreciate the moon together.

Question 115

n. necklace

Answer 115

项链 (xiàngliàn) Meaning: Necklace. Breakdown: 项 (xiàng): Radical: 工 (gōng - work? Actually, the radical is 页 yè - page/head). It means "item" or "neck." 链 (liàn): Radical: 钅(金 jīn - metal). Component: 连 (lián - to connect). It means "chain." ( ​手​链 shǒu liàn - n. bracelet, hand chain; ​拉​链 - lā liàn -n. zipper) Common Usages of Components: 页 (yè): As a radical, it often relates to the head. E.g., 顶 (dǐng - top of the head), 顾 (gù - to look back/to care for), 领 (lǐng - neck, collar). 钅(金 jīn): A very common radical for metals and objects made from metal. E.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 钱 (qián - money), 银 (yín - silver). 连 (lián): A common character meaning "to link" or "even." E.g., 连接 (liánjiē - to connect), 连续 (liánxù - continuous). Sample Sentence: 她戴了一条漂亮的珍珠项链。 Tā dài le yī tiáo piàoliang de zhēnzhū xiàngliàn. She is wearing a beautiful pearl necklace.

Question 116

项链

Answer 116

项链 (xiàngliàn) Meaning: Necklace. Breakdown: 项 (xiàng): Radical: 工 (gōng - work? Actually, the radical is 页 yè - page/head). It means "item" or "neck." 链 (liàn): Radical: 钅(金 jīn - metal). Component: 连 (lián - to connect). It means "chain." ( ​手​链 shǒu liàn - n. bracelet, hand chain; ​拉​链 - lā liàn -n. zipper) Common Usages of Components: 页 (yè): As a radical, it often relates to the head. E.g., 顶 (dǐng - top of the head), 顾 (gù - to look back/to care for), 领 (lǐng - neck, collar). 钅(金 jīn): A very common radical for metals and objects made from metal. E.g., 铁 (tiě - iron), 钱 (qián - money), 银 (yín - silver). 连 (lián): A common character meaning "to link" or "even." E.g., 连接 (liánjiē - to connect), 连续 (liánxù - continuous). Sample Sentence: 她戴了一条漂亮的珍珠项链。 Tā dài le yī tiáo piàoliang de zhēnzhū xiàngliàn. She is wearing a beautiful pearl necklace.

Question 117

有收获

Answer 117

有收获 (yǒu shōuhuò) Meaning: To have gained something; to be fruitful; to have made progress. Breakdown: 有 (yǒu): To have; there is. 收 (shōu): Radical: 攵(攴 pū - to tap). Component: 丩 (jiū). It means "to receive," "to collect," or "to harvest." 获 (huò): Radical: 艹(草 cǎo - grass). Component: 犭(犬 quǎn - dog) & 蒦 (huò). It means "to capture" or "to obtain." Common Usages of Components: 攵(攴 pū): A radical often seen in characters related to action, discipline, or making something happen. E.g., 教 (jiào - to teach), 放 (fàng - to release), 改 (gǎi - to change). 艹(草 cǎo): The grass radical, common in characters related to plants. E.g., 花 (huā - flower), 菜 (cài - vegetable), 茶 (chá - tea). Sample Sentence: 今天的讲座让我很有收获。 Jīntiān de jiǎngzuò ràng wǒ hěn yǒu shōuhuò. Today's lecture was very fruitful for me. 没有付出，就没有收获。 méi yǒu fù chū, jiù méi yǒu shōu huò . phr. No pain, no gain.

Question 118

phr. have benefit, have reward, gain fruit,

Answer 118

有收获 (yǒu shōuhuò) Meaning: To have gained something; to be fruitful; to have made progress. Breakdown: 有 (yǒu): To have; there is. 收 (shōu): Radical: 攵(攴 pū - to tap). Component: 丩 (jiū). It means "to receive," "to collect," or "to harvest." 获 (huò): Radical: 艹(草 cǎo - grass). Component: 犭(犬 quǎn - dog) & 蒦 (huò). It means "to capture" or "to obtain." Common Usages of Components: 攵(攴 pū): A radical often seen in characters related to action, discipline, or making something happen. E.g., 教 (jiào - to teach), 放 (fàng - to release), 改 (gǎi - to change). 艹(草 cǎo): The grass radical, common in characters related to plants. E.g., 花 (huā - flower), 菜 (cài - vegetable), 茶 (chá - tea). Sample Sentence: 今天的讲座让我很有收获。 Jīntiān de jiǎngzuò ràng wǒ hěn yǒu shōuhuò. Today's lecture was very fruitful for me.

Question 119

v./n. argue, dispute, debate; argument

Answer 119

争论 (zhēnglùn) Meaning: To argue; to debate; to contend; a dispute. Breakdown: 争 (zhēng): Radical: 爫(爪 zhǎo - claw) & 亅(jué). It means "to strive for," "to contend." 论 (lùn): "To discuss"; "theory". Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 仑 (lún - order). Radical/Component Usage: ​论​文 lùn wén -n. thesis, essay, paper; ​讨​论​问​题 tǎo lùn wèn tí , phr. to discuss an issue or a problem, 理论 lǐ lùn -n./v. theory; (colloquial) reason; to argue) Common Usages of Components: 讠(言 yán): One of the most common radicals, relating to speech and language. E.g., 说 (shuō - to speak), 话 (huà - words), 语 (yǔ - language). 仑 (lún): Appears in characters like 伦 (lún - ethics), 轮 (lún - wheel), 沦 (lún - to sink). Sample Sentence: 他们对这个问题的看法不同，争论了很久。 Tāmen duì zhège wèntí de kànfǎ bùtóng, zhēnglùn le hěn jiǔ. They had different views on this issue and argued for a long time.

Question 120

争论

Answer 120

争论 (zhēnglùn) Meaning: To argue; to debate; to contend; a dispute. Breakdown: 争 (zhēng): Radical: 爫(爪 zhǎo - claw) & 亅(jué). It means "to strive for," "to contend." 论 (lùn): "To discuss"; "theory". Radical: 讠 (yán - speech). Component: 仑 (lún - order). Radical/Component Usage: ​论​文 lùn wén -n. thesis, essay, paper; ​讨​论​问​题 tǎo lùn wèn tí , phr. to discuss an issue or a problem, 理论 lǐ lùn -n./v. theory; (colloquial) reason; to argue) Common Usages of Components: 讠(言 yán): One of the most common radicals, relating to speech and language. E.g., 说 (shuō - to speak), 话 (huà - words), 语 (yǔ - language). 仑 (lún): Appears in characters like 伦 (lún - ethics), 轮 (lún - wheel), 沦 (lún - to sink). Sample Sentence: 他们对这个问题的看法不同，争论了很久。 Tāmen duì zhège wèntí de kànfǎ bùtóng, zhēnglùn le hěn jiǔ. They had different views on this issue and argued for a long time.

Question 121

紧追不放

Answer 121

紧追不放 (jǐn zhuī bù fàng) Meaning: To pursue closely without letting go; to follow on the heels of; to be hot on someone's trail. Breakdown: 紧 (jǐn): Radical: 糸(mì - silk). Component: 臤 (qiān). It means "tight," "urgent." 追 (zhuī): Radical: 辶(辵 chuò - to walk). Component: 垖 (duī). It means "to chase," "to pursue." 不 (bù): Not; no. 放 (fàng): Radical: 攵(攴 pū - to tap). Component: 方 (fāng - square/direction). It means "to release," "to let go." Common Usages of Components: 糸(mì): A radical related to silk, threads, or tying.E.g., 系 (xì - system), 累 (lèi - tired), 编 (biān - to weave). 辶(辵 chuò): The "walk" radical, very common for verbs related to movement., E.g., 过 (guò - to cross), 这 (zhè - this), 道 (dào - road). 攵(攴 pū): (As above) Seen in 教 (jiào), 收 (shōu), 改 (gǎi). Sample Sentence: 记者紧追不放，问了他很多尖锐的问题。 Jìzhě jǐn zhuī bù fàng, wèn le tā hěnduō jiānruì de wèntí. The reporter was hot on his heels, asking him many sharp questions.

Question 122

pursue relentlessly

Answer 122

紧追不放 (jǐn zhuī bù fàng) Meaning: To pursue closely without letting go; to follow on the heels of; to be hot on someone's trail. Breakdown: 紧 (jǐn): Radical: 糸(mì - silk). Component: 臤 (qiān). It means "tight," "urgent." 追 (zhuī): Radical: 辶(辵 chuò - to walk). Component: 垖 (duī). It means "to chase," "to pursue." 不 (bù): Not; no. 放 (fàng): Radical: 攵(攴 pū - to tap). Component: 方 (fāng - square/direction). It means "to release," "to let go." Common Usages of Components: 糸(mì): A radical related to silk, threads, or tying.E.g., 系 (xì - system), 累 (lèi - tired), 编 (biān - to weave). 辶(辵 chuò): The "walk" radical, very common for verbs related to movement., E.g., 过 (guò - to cross), 这 (zhè - this), 道 (dào - road). 攵(攴 pū): (As above) Seen in 教 (jiào), 收 (shōu), 改 (gǎi). Sample Sentence: 记者紧追不放，问了他很多尖锐的问题。 Jìzhě jǐn zhuī bù fàng, wèn le tā hěnduō jiānruì de wèntí. The reporter was hot on his heels, asking him many sharp questions.

Question 123

v. to master, to grasp, to know well; to control, to have in hand

Answer 123

掌握 (zhǎng wò)-Meaning: To master; to grasp; to have control of. Breakdown 掌 (zhǎng): palm, to slap Radical: 手 (shǒu - hand). Components: 尚 (shàng - still) + 手. It originally meant "palm of the hand." ( 掌声 zhǎng shēng n. applause, clapping ​鼓​掌 gǔ zhǎng sep-v. applaud , ​掌​管 zhǎng guǎn - v. be in charge of, administer) 握 (wò): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 屋 (wū - house). It means "to hold" or "to grip." Common Usages of Components: 手 (shǒu): The hand radical, both as a component and a standalone character. E.g., 拿 (ná - to take), 拳 (quán - fist). 扌(手 shǒu): The hand radical on the left, used for actions. E.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull). 尚 (shàng): A common phonetic component. E.g., 常 (cháng - often), 躺 (tǎng - to lie down). Sample Sentence: 他已经掌握了这门技术。 Tā yǐjīng zhǎngwò le zhè mén jìshù. He has already mastered this skill.

Question 124

掌握

Answer 124

掌握 (zhǎng wò)-Meaning: To master; to grasp; to have control of. Breakdown: 掌 (zhǎng): palm, to slap Radical: 手 (shǒu - hand). Components: 尚 (shàng - still) + 手. It originally meant "palm of the hand." ( 掌声 zhǎng shēng n. applause, clapping ​鼓​掌 gǔ zhǎng sep-v. applaud , ​掌​管 zhǎng guǎn - v. be in charge of, administer) 握 (wò): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 屋 (wū - house). It means "to hold" or "to grip. Common Usages of Components: 手 (shǒu): The hand radical, both as a component and a standalone character. E.g., 拿 (ná - to take), 拳 (quán - fist). 扌(手 shǒu): The hand radical on the left, used for actions. E.g., 打 (dǎ - to hit), 拉 (lā - to pull). 尚 (shàng): A common phonetic component. E.g., 常 (cháng - often), 躺 (tǎng - to lie down). Sample Sentence: 他已经掌握了这门技术。 Tā yǐjīng zhǎngwò le zhè mén jìshù. He has already mastered this skill.

Question 125

v. come true, accomplish

Answer 125

实现 (shí xiàn)-Meaning: To realize; to achieve; to fulfill. Breakdown: 实 (shí): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Component: 头 (tóu - head). It means "real" or "solid." 现 (xiàn): Radical: 王 (玉 yù - jade). Component: 见 (jiàn - to see). It means "to appear" or "current." Common Usages of Components: 宀 (mián): The roof radical. E.g., 家 (jiā - home), 安 (ān - safe). 王 (玉 yù): The "jade" radical, often on the left side of characters. E.g., 玩 (wán - to play), 珠 (zhū - pearl). 见 (jiàn): Means "to see." E.g., 看见 (kànjiàn - to see), 见面 (jiànmiàn - to meet). Sample Sentence: 他终于实现了自己的梦想。 Tā zhōngyú shíxiàn le zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng. He finally realized his dream. 实现梦想-shí xiàn mèng xiǎng-phr. fulfill one's dream

Question 126

实现

Answer 126

实现 (shí xiàn)-Meaning: To realize; to achieve; to fulfill. Breakdown: 实 (shí): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Component: 头 (tóu - head). It means "real" or "solid." 现 (xiàn): Radical: 王 (玉 yù - jade). Component: 见 (jiàn - to see). It means "to appear" or "current." Common Usages of Components: 宀 (mián): The roof radical. E.g., 家 (jiā - home), 安 (ān - safe). 王 (玉 yù): The "jade" radical, often on the left side of characters. E.g., 玩 (wán - to play), 珠 (zhū - pearl). 见 (jiàn): Means "to see." E.g., 看见 (kànjiàn - to see), 见面 (jiànmiàn - to meet). Sample Sentence: 他终于实现了自己的梦想。 Tā zhōngyú shíxiàn le zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng. He finally realized his dream. 实现梦想 shí xiàn mèng xiǎng phr. fulfill one's dream

Question 127

phr. be sure, be certain, have confidence

Answer 127

有把握 (yǒu bǎ wò)-Meaning: To be confident; to be sure of; to have a good grip on (figuratively). Breakdown: 有 (yǒu): To have. 把 (bǎ): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 巴 (bā - to hope). It means "to hold" or is used as a measure word. 握 (wò): (As above) To hold; to gri握 (wò): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 屋 (wū - house). It means "to hold" or "to grip. ( 握手 - wò shǒu phr. shake hands) p. Common Usages of Components: 巴 (bā): A phonetic component. E.g., 爸 (bà - dad), 吧 (ba - modal particle). Sample Sentence: 对这次考试，我很有把握。 Duì zhè cì kǎoshì, wǒ hěn yǒu bǎwò. I am very confident about this exam.

Question 128

有把握

Answer 128

有把握 (yǒu bǎ wò) Meaning: To be confident; to be sure of; to have a good grip on (figuratively). Breakdown: 有 (yǒu): To have. 把 (bǎ): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 巴 (bā - to hope). It means "to hold" or is used as a measure word. 握 (wò): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 屋 (wū - house). It means "to hold" or "to grip. ( 握手 - wò shǒu phr. shake hands) Common Usages of Components: 巴 (bā): A phonetic component. E.g., 爸 (bà - dad), 吧 (ba - modal particle). Sample Sentence: 对这次考试，我很有把握。 Duì zhè cì kǎoshì, wǒ hěn yǒu bǎwò. I am very confident about this exam.

Question 129

n. energy, fuel

Answer 129

能源 (néng yuán)-Meaning: Energy; energy source (e.g., oil, solar). Breakdown 能 (néng): Radical: 月 (肉 ròu - flesh). Its ancient form depicted a bear, now meaning "ability" or "energy." 源 (yuán): Radical: 氵(水 shuǐ - water). Component: 原 (yuán - original). It means "source" or "origin." Common Usages of Components: 月 (肉 ròu): The "flesh" radical, often in characters related to the body. E.g., 腿 (tuǐ - leg), 脸 (liǎn - face). 原 (yuán): Means "original" or "plain." E.g., 原因 (yuányīn - reason), 草原 (cǎoyuán - grassland). Sample Sentence: 太阳能是一种清洁能源。 Tàiyángnéng shì yì zhǒng qīngjié néngyuán. Solar power is a type of clean energy. 再生能源 zài shēng néng yuán nphr. renewable energy

Question 130

能源

Answer 130

能源 (néng yuán)-Meaning: Energy; energy source (e.g., oil, solar). Breakdown 能 (néng): Radical: 月 (肉 ròu - flesh). Its ancient form depicted a bear, now meaning "ability" or "energy." 源 (yuán): Radical: 氵(水 shuǐ - water). Component: 原 (yuán - original). It means "source" or "origin." Common Usages of Components: 月 (肉 ròu): The "flesh" radical, often in characters related to the body. E.g., 腿 (tuǐ - leg), 脸 (liǎn - face). 原 (yuán): Means "original" or "plain." E.g., 原因 (yuányīn - reason), 草原 (cǎoyuán - grassland). Sample Sentence: 太阳能是一种清洁能源。 Tàiyángnéng shì yì zhǒng qīngjié néngyuán. Solar power is a type of clean energy.

Question 131

v. be everywhere

Answer 131

无处不在 (wú chù bù zài) Meaning: Omnipresent; to be everywhere; ubiquitous. Breakdown: 无 (wú): Not have; without. 处 (chù): Radical: 夂 (zhǐ - go slowly). It means "place" or "location." 不 (bù): Not. 在 (zài): Radical: 土 (tǔ - earth). Component: 才 (cái - talent). It means "to exist at" or "in." Common Usages of Components: 土 (tǔ): The earth/soil radical. E.g., 地 (dì - ground), 场 (chǎng - field). Sample Sentence: 在现代社会，手机无处不在。 Zài xiàndài shèhuì, shǒujī wú chù bù zài. In modern society, mobile phones are everywhere.

Question 132

无处不在

Answer 132

无处不在 (wú chù bù zài) Meaning: Omnipresent; to be everywhere; ubiquitous. Breakdown: 无 (wú): Not have; without. 处 (chù): Radical: 夂 (zhǐ - go slowly). It means "place" or "location." 不 (bù): Not. 在 (zài): Radical: 土 (tǔ - earth). Component: 才 (cái - talent). It means "to exist at" or "in." Common Usages of Components: 土 (tǔ): The earth/soil radical. E.g., 地 (dì - ground), 场 (chǎng - field). Sample Sentence: 在现代社会，手机无处不在。 Zài xiàndài shèhuì, shǒujī wú chù bù zài. In modern society, mobile phones are everywhere.

Question 133

n. all round, all directions

Answer 133

四处 (sì chù)-Meaning: All around; everywhere; in all directions. Breakdown: 四 (sì): Four 处 (chù): (As above) Place; location. Sample Sentence: 节日的灯光照亮了城市四处。 Jiérì de dēngguāng zhàoliàng le chéngshì sìchù. Festival lights lit up all around the city.

Question 134

四处

Answer 134

四处 (sì chù)-Meaning: All around; everywhere; in all directions. Breakdown: 四 (sì): Four 处 (chù): (As above) Place; location. Sample Sentence: 节日的灯光照亮了城市四处。 Jiérì de dēngguāng zhàoliàng le chéngshì sìchù. Festival lights lit up all around the city.

Question 135

phr. according to statistics

Answer 135

据统计 (jù tǒng jì)-Meaning: According to statistics; statistically. Breakdown: 据 (jù): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 居 (jū - to reside). It means "according to" or "to depend on." 统 (tǒng): Radical: 纟(糸 mì - silk). Component: 充 (chōng - fill). It means "to unite" or "system." 计 (jì): Radical: 讠(言 yán - speech). Component: 十 (shí - ten). It means "to calculate" or "plan." Common Usages of Components: 居 (jū): Means "to reside." E.g., 居住 (jūzhù - to live), 邻居 (línjū - neighbor). 充 (chōng): Means "to fill" or "full." E.g., 充满 (chōngmǎn - full of), 补充 (bǔchōng - to supplement). Sample Sentence: 据统计，今年游客数量增加了20%。 Jù tǒngjì, jīnnián yóukè shùliàng zēngjiā le bǎi fēn zhī èrshí. According to statistics, the number of tourists increased by 20% this year.

Question 136

据统计

Answer 136

据统计 (jù tǒng jì)-Meaning: According to statistics; statistically. Breakdown: 据 (jù): Radical: 扌(手 shǒu - hand). Component: 居 (jū - to reside). It means "according to" or "to depend on." 统 (tǒng): Radical: 纟(糸 mì - silk). Component: 充 (chōng - fill). It means "to unite" or "system." 计 (jì): Radical: 讠(言 yán - speech). Component: 十 (shí - ten). It means "to calculate" or "plan." Common Usages of Components: 居 (jū): Means "to reside." E.g., 居住 (jūzhù - to live), 邻居 (línjū - neighbor). 充 (chōng): Means "to fill" or "full." E.g., 充满 (chōngmǎn - full of), 补充 (bǔchōng - to supplement). Sample Sentence: 据统计，今年游客数量增加了20%。 Jù tǒngjì, jīnnián yóukè shùliàng zēngjiā le bǎi fēn zhī èrshí. According to statistics, the number of tourists increased by 20% this year.

Question 137

v. observe, watch

Answer 137

观察 (guān chá)-Meaning: To observe; to watch. Breakdown: 观 (guān): Radical: 见 (jiàn - to see). Component: 又 (yòu - again). It means "to look at" or "view." (参观 - cān guān -v. look around, see, visit (a place), 观众 - guān zhòng -n. spectator, viewer, audience) 察 (chá): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Components: 祭 (jì - to worship). It means "to examine." ( 警察 - jǐng chá .-n. police, policeman) Common Usages of Components: 见 (jiàn): (As above) To see. 祭 (jì): Means "to worship" or "sacrifice." E.g., 祭祖 (jìzǔ - ancestor worship). Sample Sentence: 科学家观察动物的行为很久了。 Kēxuéjiā guānchá dòngwù de xíngwéi hěn jiǔ le. Scientists have been observing animal behavior for a long time.

Question 138

观察

Answer 138

观察 (guān chá)-Meaning: To observe; to watch. Breakdown: 观 (guān): Radical: 见 (jiàn - to see). Component: 又 (yòu - again). It means "to look at" or "view." (参观 - cān guān -v. look around, see, visit (a place), 观众 - guān zhòng -n. spectator, viewer, audience) 察 (chá): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Components: 祭 (jì - to worship). It means "to examine." ( 警察 - jǐng chá .-n. police, policeman) Common Usages of Components: 见 (jiàn): (As above) To see. 祭 (jì): Means "to worship" or "sacrifice." E.g., 祭祖 (jìzǔ - ancestor worship). Sample Sentence: 科学家观察动物的行为很久了。 Kēxuéjiā guānchá dòngwù de xíngwéi hěn jiǔ le. Scientists have been observing animal behavior for a long time.

Question 139

idiom. neither care to inquire about a thing nor to hear about it

Answer 139

不闻不问 (bù wén bù wèn) Literal Meaning: Not hear, not ask (i.e., to ignore or show no interest). Breakdown: 不 (bù): Not; negative prefix. Common usage: Common negation word (e.g., 不是 bù shì "is not"). 闻 (wén): To hear; to smell; news. Radical/Component: 门 (mén, door/gate) + 耳 (ěr, ear). Other common words: 新闻 (xīn wén, news), 闻味 (wén wèi, to smell). 问 (wèn): To ask. Radical/Component: 门 (mén, door/gate) + 口 (kǒu, mouth). Other common words: 问题 (wèn tí, question/problem), 问候 (wèn hòu, to greet). Sample Sentence: 他对邻居的困难不闻不问，显得很冷漠。 (Tā duì línjū de kùnnán bù wén bù wèn, xiǎnde hěn lěngmò.) He ignored his neighbor's difficulties and seemed very indifferent.

Question 140

不闻不问

Answer 140

不闻不问 (bù wén bù wèn) Literal Meaning: Not hear, not ask (i.e., to ignore or show no interest). Breakdown: 不 (bù): Not; negative prefix. Common usage: Common negation word (e.g., 不是 bù shì "is not"). 闻 (wén): To hear; to smell; news. Radical/Component: 门 (mén, door/gate) + 耳 (ěr, ear). Other common words: 新闻 (xīn wén, news), 闻味 (wén wèi, to smell). 问 (wèn): To ask. Radical/Component: 门 (mén, door/gate) + 口 (kǒu, mouth). Other common words: 问题 (wèn tí, question/problem), 问候 (wèn hòu, to greet). Sample Sentence: 他对邻居的困难不闻不问，显得很冷漠。 (Tā duì línjū de kùnnán bù wén bù wèn, xiǎnde hěn lěngmò.) He ignored his neighbor's difficulties and seemed very indifferent.

Question 141

稀有

Answer 141

稀有 (xī yǒu)Meaning: Rare; scarce; uncommon. Breakdown: 稀 (xī): Radical: 禾 (hé - grain). Component: 希 (xī - to hope). It means "sparse" or "rare." (希望 xī wàng - v./n. to wish, to hope; hope, wish, possibility) 有 (yǒu): To have. Common Usages of Components: 禾 (hé): The grain radical. E.g., 种 (zhòng - to plant), 稻 (dào - rice). 希 (xī): Means "to hope" or "rare." E.g., 希望 (xīwàng - hope). Sample Sentence: 大熊猫是一种稀有动物。 Dàxióngmāo shì yì zhǒng xīyǒu dòngwù. The giant panda is a rare animal.

Question 142

adj. rare, unusual, uncommon

Answer 142

稀有 (xī yǒu)Meaning: Rare; scarce; uncommon. Breakdown: 稀 (xī): Radical: 禾 (hé - grain). Component: 希 (xī - to hope). It means "sparse" or "rare." 有 (yǒu): To have. Common Usages of Components: 禾 (hé): The grain radical. E.g., 种 (zhòng - to plant), 稻 (dào - rice). 希 (xī): Means "to hope" or "rare." E.g., 希望 (xīwàng - hope). Sample Sentence: 大熊猫是一种稀有动物。 Dàxióngmāo shì yì zhǒng xīyǒu dòngwù. The giant panda is a rare animal.

Question 143

adj. amateur, nonprofessional; spare (time), after hours

Answer 143

业余 (yè yú) Meaning: Amateur; spare time; after-hours. Breakdon: 业 (yè): Radical: 业 (yè - business). It means "business" or "profession." 余 (yú): Radical: 人 (rén - person). Component: 示 (shì - to show) variant. It means "surplus" or "I/me" (literary). Common Usages of Components: 示 (shì): Often seen as 礻, the "spirit" radical. E.g., 礼 (lǐ - ritual), 神 (shén - god). Sample Sentence: 他是一名业余摄影师。 Tā shì yì míng yèyú shèyǐngshī. He is an amateur photographer. 业​余​时​间​ yè yú shí jiān -n. leisure time 业​余​工​作​ yè yú gōng zuò - nphr. part-time jobs 业​余​爱​好​ yè yú ài hào - phr. hobby for one's spare time 业​余​生​活​ -yè yú shēng huó -phr. after-hour life 业​余​爱​好​者​ -yè yú ài hào zhě-nphr. amateur

Question 144

业余

Answer 144

业余 (yè yú) Meaning: Amateur; spare time; after-hours. Breakdon: 业 (yè): Radical: 业 (yè - business). It means "business" or "profession." 余 (yú): Radical: 人 (rén - person). Component: 示 (shì - to show) variant. It means "surplus" or "I/me" (literary). Common Usages of Components: 示 (shì): Often seen as 礻, the "spirit" radical. E.g., 礼 (lǐ - ritual), 神 (shén - god). Sample Sentence: 他是一名业余摄影师。 Tā shì yì míng yèyú shèyǐngshī. He is an amateur photographer.

Question 145

v. dislike, complain

Answer 145

嫌 (xián) - Meaning: To dislike; to mind; to complain; suspicion. Breakdown: Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 兼 (jiān - simultaneously). Note: The connection to "woman" is historical; the meaning now is unrelated. Common Usages of Components: 兼 (jiān): Means "simultaneously" or "double." E.g., 兼职 (jiānzhí - part-time job), 兼顾 (jiāngù - to give attention to both). Sample Sentence: 我嫌这里太吵了。 Wǒ xián zhèlǐ tài chǎo le. I find this place too noisy.

Question 146

嫌

Answer 146

嫌 (xián) - Meaning: To dislike; to mind; to complain; suspicion. Breakdown: Radical: 女 (nǚ - woman). Component: 兼 (jiān - simultaneously). Note: The connection to "woman" is historical; the meaning now is unrelated. Common Usages of Components: 兼 (jiān): Means "simultaneously" or "double." E.g., 兼职 (jiānzhí - part-time job), 兼顾 (jiāngù - to give attention to both). Sample Sentence: 我嫌这里太吵了。 Wǒ xián zhèlǐ tài chǎo le. I find this place too noisy.

Question 147

富裕

Answer 147

富裕 (fù yù) Meaning: Prosperous; wealthy; affluent. Breakdown: 富 (fù): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Component: 畐 (fú - full). It means "rich." (丰富 fēng fù adj./v. rich, abundant; enrich, ) 裕 (yù): Radical: 衤(衣 yī - clothing). Component: 谷 (gǔ - valley). It means "abundant." Common Usages of Components: 宀 (mián): (As above) Roof radical. 衤(衣 yī): The clothing radical. E.g., 裤 (kù - pants), 衫 (shān - shirt). 谷 (gǔ): Means "valley" or "grain." E.g., 山谷 (shāngǔ - mountain valley). Sample Sentence: 这个国家非常富裕。 Zhège guójiā fēicháng fùyù. This country is very wealthy.

Question 148

adj. rich

Answer 148

富裕 (fù yù) Meaning: Prosperous; wealthy; affluent. Breakdown: 富 (fù): Radical: 宀 (mián - roof). Component: 畐 (fú - full). It means "rich." ((丰富 fēng fù adj./v. rich, abundant; enrich, ) 裕 (yù): Radical: 衤(衣 yī - clothing). Component: 谷 (gǔ - valley). It means "abundant." Common Usages of Components: 宀 (mián): (As above) Roof radical. 衤(衣 yī): The clothing radical. E.g., 裤 (kù - pants), 衫 (shān - shirt). 谷 (gǔ): Means "valley" or "grain." E.g., 山谷 (shāngǔ - mountain valley). Sample Sentence: 这个国家非常富裕。 Zhège guójiā fēicháng fùyù. This country is very wealthy.

Question 149

idiom. do as one pleases or wishes

Answer 149

随心所欲 (suí xīn suǒ yù) Literal Meaning: Follow the heart's desires (to do as one pleases). Breakdown: 随 (suí): To follow; to comply with. Radical/Component: 阝(left, mound/hill) + 辶(chuò, walk). Other common words: 跟随 (gēn suí, to follow), 随时 (suí shí, anytime). 心 (xīn): Heart; mind. Radical itself: 心字底 (xīn zì dǐ, heart radical). Other common words: 心情 (xīn qíng, mood), 心脏 (xīn zàng, heart organ). 所 (suǒ): Place; that which; a particle indicating passive. Component: 户 (hù, door) + 斤 (jīn, axe). Other common words: 所以 (suǒ yǐ, so/therefore), 所有 (suǒ yǒu, all). 欲 (yù): Desire; wish. Radical/Component: 谷 (gǔ, valley) + 欠 (qiàn, owe/lack). Other common words: 欲望 (yù wàng, desire), 食欲 (shí yù, appetite). Sample Sentence: 退休后，他随心所欲地旅行和画画。 (Tuìxiū hòu, tā suí xīn suǒ yù de lǚxíng hé huà huà.) After retiring, he travels and paints as he pleases.

Question 150

随心所欲

Answer 150

随心所欲 (suí xīn suǒ yù) Literal Meaning: Follow the heart's desires (to do as one pleases). Breakdown: 随 (suí): To follow; to comply with. Radical/Component: 阝(left, mound/hill) + 辶(chuò, walk). Other common words: 跟随 (gēn suí, to follow), 随时 (suí shí, anytime). 心 (xīn): Heart; mind. Radical itself: 心字底 (xīn zì dǐ, heart radical). Other common words: 心情 (xīn qíng, mood), 心脏 (xīn zàng, heart organ). 所 (suǒ): Place; that which; a particle indicating passive. Component: 户 (hù, door) + 斤 (jīn, axe). Other common words: 所以 (suǒ yǐ, so/therefore), 所有 (suǒ yǒu, all). 欲 (yù): Desire; wish. Radical/Component: 谷 (gǔ, valley) + 欠 (qiàn, owe/lack). Other common words: 欲望 (yù wàng, desire), 食欲 (shí yù, appetite). Sample Sentence: 退休后，他随心所欲地旅行和画画。 (Tuìxiū hòu, tā suí xīn suǒ yù de lǚxíng hé huà huà.) After retiring, he travels and paints as he pleases.

Question 151

n. workaholic

Answer 151

工作狂 (gōng zuò kuáng) Literal Meaning: Work maniac (workaholic). Breakdown: 工 (gōng): Work; labor. Radical itself: 工字旁 (gōng zì páng, work radical). Other common words: 工人 (gōng rén, worker), 工厂 (gōng chǎng, factory). 作 (zuò): To do; to make. Radical/Component: 亻(rén, person) + 乍 (zhà, sudden). Other common words: 作业 (zuò yè, homework), 工作 (gōng zuò, work). 狂 (kuáng): Mad;狂热 (fanatical). Radical/Component: 犭(quǎn, dog) + 王 (wáng, king). Other common words: 疯狂 (fēng kuáng, crazy), 狂热 (kuáng rè, fanaticism). Sample Sentence: 她是个工作狂，经常加班到深夜。 (Tā shì gè gōng zuò kuáng, jīngcháng jiābān dào shēnyè.) She is a workaholic and often works late into the night.

Question 152

工作狂

Answer 152

工作狂 (gōng zuò kuáng) Literal Meaning: Work maniac (workaholic). Breakdown: 工 (gōng): Work; labor. Radical itself: 工字旁 (gōng zì páng, work radical). Other common words: 工人 (gōng rén, worker), 工厂 (gōng chǎng, factory). 作 (zuò): To do; to make. Radical/Component: 亻(rén, person) + 乍 (zhà, sudden). Other common words: 作业 (zuò yè, homework), 工作 (gōng zuò, work). 狂 (kuáng): Mad;狂热 (fanatical). Radical/Component: 犭(quǎn, dog) + 王 (wáng, king). Other common words: 疯狂 (fēng kuáng, crazy), 狂热 (kuáng rè, fanaticism). Sample Sentence: 她是个工作狂，经常加班到深夜。 (Tā shì gè gōng zuò kuáng, jīngcháng jiābān dào shēnyè.) She is a workaholic and often works late into the night.

Question 153

两全

Answer 153

两全 (liǎng quán) Literal Meaning: Both sides complete (to satisfy both sides). Breakdown: 两 (liǎng): Two; both. Component: 一 (yī, one) + 入 (rù, enter) + 从 (cóng, from). Other common words: 两个 (liǎng gè, two pieces), 两边 (liǎng biān, both sides). 全 (quán): Complete; whole. Radical/Component: 人 (rén, person) + 王 (wáng, king). Other common words: 全部 (quán bù, all), 安全 (ān quán, safety). Sample Sentence: 这个方案能两全其美，既省钱又环保。 (Zhège fāng'àn néng liǎng quán qí měi, jì shěng qián yòu huánbǎo.) This plan satisfies both sides: it saves money and is environmentally friendly.

Question 154

v. to satisfy both sides; to accommodate both

Answer 154

两全 (liǎng quán) Literal Meaning: Both sides complete (to satisfy both sides). Breakdown: 两 (liǎng): Two; both. Component: 一 (yī, one) + 入 (rù, enter) + 从 (cóng, from). Other common words: 两个 (liǎng gè, two pieces), 两边 (liǎng biān, both sides). 全 (quán): Complete; whole. Radical/Component: 人 (rén, person) + 王 (wáng, king). Other common words: 全部 (quán bù, all), 安全 (ān quán, safety). Sample Sentence: 这个方案能两全其美，既省钱又环保。 (Zhège fāng'àn néng liǎng quán qí měi, jì shěng qián yòu huánbǎo.) This plan satisfies both sides: it saves money and is environmentally friendly.

Question 155

缓解

Answer 155

缓解 (Pinyin: huǎn jiě, Meaning: To relieve, alleviate) Character Breakdown: 缓 (huǎn) – slow, gradual Radical: ⻌ (chuò) – “walk” → indicates movement Components: 爫 (zhǎo) – “claw” → pinyin: zhǎo, meaning: claw 艮 (gèn) – “stopping” → pinyin: gèn, meaning: stop 心 (xīn) – “heart” → pinyin: xīn, meaning: heart How they combine: Movement (⻌) + claw + stop + heart → slowing down, gentle pace Other common words: 缓慢 (huǎnmàn – slow), 放缓 (fànghuǎn – slow down) 解 (jiě) – untie, solve Components: 刀 (dāo) – knife → pinyin: dāo, meaning: knife 牛 (niú) – cow → pinyin: niú, meaning: cow 角 (jiǎo) – horn → pinyin: jiǎo, meaning: horn How they combine: Knife + cow horn → cutting apart → untie, separate Other common words: 解释 (jiěshì – explain), 分解 (fēnjiě – decompose) How components combine: 缓 (slow) + 解 (untie) = slowly untie → relieve pressure Visual Story / Mnemonic: Imagine a cow tied up with a rope (解), and you slowly walk toward it (缓) to untie it. The cow feels relieved—just like stress being released! Sample Sentence: 这种药可以缓解头痛。 (This medicine can relieve headaches.) Related Words: 缓慢 (slow), 缓冲 (buffer), 解答 (solve), 解脱 (liberate) Similar-looking characters: 缓 vs 慢 → both have ⻌ radical, but 慢 has 心 (heart) at bottom, 缓 has 爫 + 艮. 慢 = slow emotionally, 缓 = slow physically or in pace. | 缓解 (huǎn jiě)

Question 156

v. to relieve, to mitigate, to help relieve

Answer 156

缓解 (Pinyin: huǎn jiě, Meaning: To relieve, alleviate) Character Breakdown: 缓 (huǎn) – slow, gradual Radical: ⻌ (chuò) – “walk” → indicates movement Components: 爫 (zhǎo) – “claw” → pinyin: zhǎo, meaning: claw 艮 (gèn) – “stopping” → pinyin: gèn, meaning: stop 心 (xīn) – “heart” → pinyin: xīn, meaning: heart How they combine: Movement (⻌) + claw + stop + heart → slowing down, gentle pace Other common words: 缓慢 (huǎnmàn – slow), 放缓 (fànghuǎn – slow down) 解 (jiě) – untie, solve Components: 刀 (dāo) – knife → pinyin: dāo, meaning: knife 牛 (niú) – cow → pinyin: niú, meaning: cow 角 (jiǎo) – horn → pinyin: jiǎo, meaning: horn How they combine: Knife + cow horn → cutting apart → untie, separate Other common words: 解释 (jiěshì – explain), 分解 (fēnjiě – decompose) How components combine: 缓 (slow) + 解 (untie) = slowly untie → relieve pressure Visual Story / Mnemonic: Imagine a cow tied up with a rope (解), and you slowly walk toward it (缓) to untie it. The cow feels relieved—just like stress being released! Sample Sentence: 这种药可以缓解头痛。 (This medicine can relieve headaches.) Related Words: 缓慢 (slow), 缓冲 (buffer), 解答 (solve), 解脱 (liberate) Similar-looking characters: 缓 vs 慢 → both have ⻌ radical, but 慢 has 心 (heart) at bottom, 缓 has 爫 + 艮. 慢 = slow emotionally, 缓 = slow physically or in pace. | 缓解 (huǎn jiě)