Second level characters Flashcards

Question

昆

Answer 1

昆虫 - kūn chóng - insect; CL:只[zhi1] ,群[qun2] ,堆[dui1] 昆明 - Capital of Yunnan province kun1 - used in place names, notably Kunlun Mountains 崑崙|昆仑[Kun1 lun2]/(also used for transliteration) kun1 - descendant/elder brother/a style of Chinese poetry 混棍琨馄锟鲲

Answer 2

zhí ----------------------- 1 一横 2 丨竖 3 丨竖 4 𠃍横折 5 一横 6 一横 7 一横 ----------------------- The primary meaning of 直 is "straight" or "direct." It can refer to a straight line or something that is not curved. Overall, 直 conveys the ideas of straightness, directness, and honesty, making it applicable in various contexts, from geometry to personal traits. ----------------------- 直 - zhí - directly; straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters 直接直播简直 - jiǎn zhí - simply; at all; practically ----------------------- 值置植殖矗埴禃稙

Answer 3

[ chǐ ] A unit of length in the city. 10 inches is 1 chi, and 10 chi is 1 zhang. 1 chi is about 33.33 cm. Generally refers to an instrument used to measure length and draw pictures: a roll. T-shaped roll. Something that looks like a ruler: a calculation roll. [ chě ] One of the musical notation symbols in gongche notation. Equivalent to the "2" in simplified notation. ----------------------------- 尸 (shī) + ㇏ (捺) ----------------------------- 尽迟昼咫庹粎

Answer 4

sì 1 𠃍横折 2 一横 3 乚竖弯钩 --------------------------------------- The character 巳 (sì) primarily refers to the sixth position in the Chinese zodiac and represents the concept of "snake." Here are its key meanings and uses: Zodiac Sign: In the context of the Chinese zodiac, 巳 corresponds to the Snake and is associated with certain personality traits, like intelligence and cunning. Time Indicator: 巳 can also refer to a specific time in the traditional Chinese time-keeping system, indicating a period from 9 AM to 11 AM. Used in Compound Words: It often appears in various compound words related to time and the zodiac. In summary, 巳 is significant in both cultural and astrological contexts in Chinese tradition. --------------------------------------- 导包祀汜圯 Notice it is not: 把吧

Answer 5

尸 + 口 + 辛 * [bì] - Surname (Monarc) (It is not clear if 闢) * [pī] - It is not clear if 闢 * [pì] - 闢 Thorough / Refute or exclude (incorrect speech or rumor) / Law/rule 精辟 (精闢) 开天辟地 (開天闢地) - The beginning of the story: 开辟 (開闢) - kāi pì - to open up; to set up; to start; to build

Answer 6

jiǎ - can mean armor or shell, first in a series, nail or claw 1 丨竖 2 𠃍横折 3 一横 4 一横 5 丨竖 It can be used alone: * 甲 - jiǎ first (in a list, as a party to a contract, in terms of quality etc); first of the ten heavenly stems 十天十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; (used for an unspecified person or thing); armor plating; shell or carapace; (of the fingers or toes) nail; bladed leather or metal armor (old); ranking system used in the Imperial examinations (old); civil administration unit (old) * 指甲 - zhǐ jia - fingernail 押鸭禺匣闸钾呷 Then 禺 can become: 遇偶愚寓隅耦喁萬

Answer 7

It does not change to traditional an it starts with the 甲 part ou3 - archaic variant of 偶[ou3] yu2 - ancient area yu4 - legendary monkey of ancient China 番禺 - district of 广州遇偶愚寓隅

Answer 8

fū (No difference between traditional and simplified) 1 一横 2 一横 3 丿撇 4 ㇏捺 - 夫 commonly means "husband" in modern Chinese. - Historically and in classical texts, it can also refer to a man, a laborer, or function as a particle to introduce or emphasize a statement. 丈夫 [zhàng fū] or [zhàng fu] 夫妻 - fu1 qi1 大夫 - dài fu - doctor; minister of state (in pre-Han states); CL:个,位[wei4] 功夫 - gōng fu - skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort 夫妇 - fū fù - a (married) couple; husband and wife; CL:对[dui4] 夫人 - fū ren - lady; madam; Mrs.; CL:位[wei4] 夫妻 and 夫妇 for married couples: Sometimes they are interchangeable. However, some native speakers mentioned: In 夫妇, they have married to the other for a long time, and may even known by many people by the good relationship or achievement/reputation. However, in 夫妻, they may have just married to each other and still young. In mainland China, 夫妇 is less used and appears only in some specific terms. Like in news: The Obama couple visit China - Obama 夫妇 visit China (VERY FORMAL WAY TO SAY) . Or in the classical Chinese: 愚夫妇 me and my wife, clearly downgraded to show humbleness as oppose to 贤伉俪 you and your wife, clear accommodation . 夫妻 is more widely used. 结为夫妻：becomes husband and wife, etc

Answer 9

jià - 架 can refer to a frame, rack, or structure. - It can also mean to set up or install something, support something physically, and, in informal usage, refer to a fight. - It's also a measure word for large machines like airplanes：一架飞机 (yī jià fēijī) – One airplane. 吵架 - chǎo jià - to quarrel; to have a row; CL:顿[dun4] 书架 - shū jià - bookshelf; CL:个绑架 - bǎng jià - to kidnap; to abduct; to hijack; a kidnapping; abduction; staking 打架 - dǎ jià - to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows; CL:场[chang2] 框架 - kuàng jià - frame; framework; fig. pattern; outline; organizing plan

Answer 10

shen1 - it does not change from traditional - To State or Express: * 申报 (shēnbào) – to declare or report, such as when filing taxes or making a formal declaration. * 申请 (shēnqǐng) – to apply or submit an application. - The Ninth Earthly Branch: In the traditional Chinese calendar, 申 represents the ninth Earthly Branch, associated with the time period from 3 to 5 p.m. and the zodiac animal monkey. - A Surname: 申请 (申請) 申领 (申領)

Answer 11

qie3 It can also be pronounced [ jū ]

Answer 12

guāng - does not change from traditional ----------------------- broad range of meanings, but it is fundamentally tied to the idea of light and brightness. It can refer to physical light, metaphorical enlightenment, or even glory and honor. Its flexibility makes it a powerful character in both literal and figurative language. Meanings: 1. Light, Radiance, Shine — The most direct and primary meaning of 光 is light or brightness. It refers to both natural light (like sunlight or moonlight) and artificial light (such as from lamps or torches). * Example: 阳光 (yáng guāng) — Sunlight; 光明 (guāng míng) — Brightness, light. 2. Glory or Honor — Metaphorically, 光 can represent honor, glory, or prestige. It refers to the figurative light that brings distinction or recognition. * Example: 光荣 (guāng róng) — Glory; 光辉 (guāng huī) — Brilliance, splendor. 3. Light as a metaphor for clarity or enlightenment — 光 can symbolize enlightenment, understanding, or clarity of thought. * Example: 光明正大 (guāng míng zhèng dà) — Righteous and aboveboard; literally "bright and open," meaning transparent and fair. 4. A trace or faint amount of something — 光 can also indicate a slight or small amount of something, often used in phrases that convey a small hint or faint trace. * Example: 一点光 (yī diǎn guāng) — A bit of light, used metaphorically to mean a small hope or glimpse of opportunity. ------------------ 光 - guāng - light (ray); light; ray; CL:道[dao4]; bright; only; merely; to use up 阳光 - yáng guāng - sunlight; sunshine; transparent (open to public scrutinity); CL:线[xian4] 光滑 - guāng hua - glossy; sleek; smooth --- The surface of an object is smooth; not rough. * 不停的流水把这些石头冲刷得很光滑。The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. * 她的皮肤像丝绸一样光滑。Her skin was as smooth as silk. 光临 - guāng lín - (honorific) Welcome!; You honor us with your presence.; It is an honor to have you. 光明 - guāng míng - illumination; light; radiance (esp. glory of Buddha etc); fig. bright prospect; openhearted 光盘 - guāng pán - compact disc; CD or DVD; CD ROM; CL:片[pian4] ,张[zhang1] ----------------- 辉晃耀恍胱觥咣