HSK 3 Flashcards

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周末

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Weekend
周末你有事情吗?

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个子

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(gè zi)

Meaning: Height; stature.
Example 1:

他个子很高。
(Tā gèzi hěn gāo.)
He is very tall.
Example 2:

我个子比哥哥矮。
(Wǒ gèzi bǐ gēge ǎi.)
I am shorter than my older brother.

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(ǎi)

Meaning: Short (in height).
Example 1:

我们班最高的人和最矮的人是好朋友。
(Wǒmen bān zuì gāo de rén hé zuì ǎi de rén shì hǎo péngyǒu.)
The tallest and shortest people in our class are good friends.
Example 2:

他很矮,但跑得非常快。
(Tā hěn ǎi, dàn pǎo de fēicháng kuài.)
He is short, but he runs very fast.

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历史

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(lì shǐ)

Meaning: History.
Example 1:

我很喜欢学习历史。
(Wǒ hěn xǐhuan xuéxí lìshǐ.)
I really enjoy studying history.
Example 2:

这个城市有很长的历史。
(Zhège chéngshì yǒu hěn cháng de lìshǐ.)
This city has a long history.

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体育

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(tǐ yù)

Meaning: Physical education; sports.
Example 1:

我最喜欢的课是体育课。
(Wǒ zuì xǐhuan de kè shì tǐyù kè.)
My favorite class is P.E.
Example 2:

他参加了学校的体育比赛。
(Tā cānjiā le xuéxiào de tǐyù bǐsài.)
He participated in the school’s sports competition.

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数学

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(shù xué)

Meaning: Mathematics.
Example 1:

数学是我的强项。
(Shùxué shì wǒ de qiángxiàng.)
Mathematics is my strong suit.
Example 2:

我不太喜欢数学,但我觉得很重要。
(Wǒ bù tài xǐhuan shùxué, dàn wǒ juéde hěn zhòngyào.)
I don’t really like math, but I think it’s important.

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方便

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(fāng biàn)

Meaning: Convenient.
Example 1:

手机支付很方便。
(Shǒujī zhīfù hěn fāngbiàn.)
Mobile payment is very convenient.
Example 2:

我家住得离学校很近,很方便。
(Wǒ jiā zhù de lí xuéxiào hěn jìn, hěn fāngbiàn.)
My home is close to school, which is very convenient.

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自行车

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(zì xíng chē)

Meaning: Bicycle.
Example 1:

我每天骑自行车上学。
(Wǒ měitiān qí zìxíngchē shàngxué.)
I ride my bicycle to school every day.
Example 2:

他刚买了一辆新自行车。
(Tā gāng mǎi le yī liàng xīn zìxíngchē.)
He just bought a new bicycle.

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(qí)

Meaning: To ride.
Example 1:

他喜欢骑马。
(Tā xǐhuan qí mǎ.)
He likes riding horses.
Example 2:

周末我们一起骑车去公园。
(Zhōumò wǒmen yīqǐ qí chē qù gōngyuán.)
We ride bikes to the park on weekends.

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(jiù)

Meaning: Old (not new).
Example 1:

我的旧手机坏了。
(Wǒ de jiù shǒujī huài le.)
My old phone is broken.
Example 2:

他穿了一件旧外套。
(Tā chuān le yī jiàn jiù wàitào.)
He wore an old jacket.

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(huàn)

Meaning: To change; to exchange.
Example 1:

我想换一件衣服。
(Wǒ xiǎng huàn yī jiàn yīfú.)
I want to change clothes.
Example 2:

我们可以换座位吗?
(Wǒmen kěyǐ huàn zuòwèi ma?)
Can we switch seats?

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地方

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(dì fāng)

Meaning: Place.
Example 1:

这个地方很安静。
(Zhège dìfāng hěn ānjìng.)
This place is very quiet.
Example 2:

我们可以去一个更好的地方吃饭吗?
(Wǒmen kěyǐ qù yī gè gèng hǎo de dìfāng chīfàn ma?)
Can we go to a better place to eat?

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中介

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(zhōng jiè)

Meaning: Agent; intermediary.
Example 1:

我通过中介租了房子。
(Wǒ tōngguò zhōngjiè zū le fángzi.)
I rented a house through an agent.
Example 2:

他想找一个中介帮他买房。
(Tā xiǎng zhǎo yī gè zhōngjiè bāng tā mǎi fáng.)
He wants to find an agent to help him buy a house.

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主要

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(zhǔ yào)

Meaning: Main; primary.
Example 1:

学习是学生的主要任务。
(Xuéxí shì xuésheng de zhǔyào rènwù.)
Studying is the primary task for students.
Example 2:

他是这次活动的主要负责人。
(Tā shì zhè cì huódòng de zhǔyào fùzé rén.)
He is the main person in charge of this event.

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环境

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(huán jìng)

Meaning: Environment.
Example 1:

我喜欢这家餐厅的环境。
(Wǒ xǐhuan zhè jiā cāntīng de huánjìng.)
I like the environment of this restaurant.
Example 2:

保护环境是每个人的责任。
(Bǎohù huánjìng shì měi gè rén de zérèn.)
Protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility.

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附近

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(fù jìn)

Meaning: Nearby; vicinity.
Example 1:

学校附近有很多商店。
(Xuéxiào fùjìn yǒu hěn duō shāngdiàn.)
There are many shops near the school.
Example 2:

我家附近有一个公园。
(Wǒ jiā fùjìn yǒu yī gè gōngyuán.)
There is a park near my house.

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图书馆

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(tú shū guǎn)

Meaning: Library.
Example 1:

我今天下午要去图书馆借书。
(Wǒ jīntiān xiàwǔ yào qù túshūguǎn jiè shū.)
I am going to the library to borrow books this afternoon.
Example 2:

图书馆里很安静。
(Túshūguǎn lǐ hěn ānjìng.)
It’s very quiet in the library.

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(jiè)

Meaning: To borrow.
Example 1:

我能借你的笔吗?
(Wǒ néng jiè nǐ de bǐ ma?)
Can I borrow your pen?
Example 2:

他从朋友那里借了一本词典。
(Tā cóng péngyǒu nàlǐ jiè le yī běn cídiǎn.)
He borrowed a dictionary from his friend.

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词典

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(cí diǎn)

Meaning: Dictionary.
Example 1:

我需要一本汉英词典。
(Wǒ xūyào yī běn Hàn-Yīng cídiǎn.)
I need a Chinese-English dictionary.
Example 2:

这本词典很贵,但是很有用。
(Zhè běn cídiǎn hěn guì, dànshì hěn yǒuyòng.)
This dictionary is expensive but very useful.

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(huán)

Meaning: To return (something).
Example 1:

我明天会还书。
(Wǒ míngtiān huì huán shū.)
I will return the book tomorrow.
Example 2:

请记得按时还钱。
(Qǐng jìde ànshí huán qián.)
Please remember to return the money on time.

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(dēng)

Meaning: Light; lamp.
Example 1:

请把灯关了。
(Qǐng bǎ dēng guān le.)
Please turn off the light.
Example 2:

房间里的灯坏了。
(Fángjiān lǐ de dēng huài le.)
The light in the room is broken.

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会议

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(huì yì)

Meaning: Meeting.
Example 1:

我下午有一个重要的会议。
(Wǒ xiàwǔ yǒu yī gè zhòngyào de huìyì.)
I have an important meeting in the afternoon.
Example 2:

会议从两点开始。
(Huìyì cóng liǎng diǎn kāishǐ.)
The meeting starts at 2 o’clock.

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结束

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(jié shù)

Meaning: To end; finish.
Example 1:

会议已经结束了。
(Huìyì yǐjīng jiéshù le.)
The meeting has already ended.
Example 2:

比赛什么时候结束?
(Bǐsài shénme shíhou jiéshù?)
When will the game end?

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忘记

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(wàng jì)

Meaning: To forget.
Example 1:

别忘记带伞!
(Bié wàngjì dài sǎn!)
Don’t forget to bring an umbrella!
Example 2:

他忘记了密码。
(Tā wàngjì le mìmǎ.)
He forgot the password.

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空调
(kōng tiáo) Meaning: Air conditioner. Example 1: 这间房间里没有空调。 (Zhè jiān fángjiān lǐ méiyǒu kōngtiáo.) There is no air conditioner in this room. Example 2: 夏天没有空调太难受了。 (Xiàtiān méiyǒu kōngtiáo tài nánshòu le.) Summer without air conditioning is unbearable.
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(guān) Meaning: To turn off; to close. Example 1: 他忘记关窗了。 (Tā wàngjì guān chuāng le.) He forgot to close the window. Example 2: 关空调吧,天气不热了。 (Guān kōngtiáo ba, tiānqì bú rè le.) Turn off the air conditioner; it’s not hot anymore.
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地铁
(dì tiě) Meaning: Subway; metro. Example 1: 我每天坐地铁上班。 (Wǒ měitiān zuò dìtiě shàngbān.) I take the subway to work every day. Example 2: 北京的地铁很方便。 (Běijīng de dìtiě hěn fāngbiàn.) Beijing's subway system is very convenient.
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双筷子
(shuāng kuài zi) Meaning: A pair of chopsticks. Example 1: 你能给我一双筷子吗? (Nǐ néng gěi wǒ yī shuāng kuàizi ma?) Can you give me a pair of chopsticks? Example 2: 学会用筷子不难。 (Xué huì yòng kuàizi bù nán.) Learning to use chopsticks is not difficult.
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啤酒
(pí jiǔ) Meaning: Beer. Example 1: 他喜欢喝啤酒。 (Tā xǐhuan hē píjiǔ.) He likes drinking beer. Example 2: 我们点了一瓶啤酒。 (Wǒmen diǎn le yī píng píjiǔ.) We ordered a bottle of beer.
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(kǒu) Meaning: Mouth; measure word for people in a family. Example 1: 他张开口说话了。 (Tā zhāngkāi kǒu shuōhuà le.) He opened his mouth to speak. Example 2: 我家有五口人。 (Wǒ jiā yǒu wǔ kǒu rén.) There are five people in my family. Meaning 2: A mouthful
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笔记本
(bǐ jì běn) Meaning: Notebook; laptop. Example 1: 我用笔记本记笔记。 (Wǒ yòng bǐjìběn jì bǐjì.) I use a notebook to take notes. Example 2: 他买了一台新笔记本电脑。 (Tā mǎi le yī tái xīn bǐjìběn diànnǎo.) He bought a new laptop.
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瓶子
(píng zi) Meaning: Bottle. Example 1: 桌子上有一个空瓶子。 (Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yī gè kōng píngzi.) There is an empty bottle on the table. Example 2: 这个瓶子可以装两升水。 (Zhège píngzi kěyǐ zhuāng liǎng shēng shuǐ.) This bottle can hold two liters of water.
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瓶子
(píng zi) Meaning: Bottle. Example 1: 桌子上有一个空瓶子。 (Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yī gè kōng píngzi.) There is an empty bottle on the table. Example 2: 这个瓶子可以装两升水。 (Zhège píngzi kěyǐ zhuāng liǎng shēng shuǐ.) This bottle can hold two liters of water.
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电子邮件
(diàn zǐ yóu jiàn) Meaning: Email. Example 1: 我每天都会检查电子邮件。 (Wǒ měitiān dūhuì jiǎnchá diànzǐ yóujiàn.) I check my emails every day. Example 2: 他用电子邮件联系客户。 (Tā yòng diànzǐ yóujiàn liánxì kèhù.) He uses email to contact clients.
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习惯
(xí guàn) Meaning: Habit; to be used to. Example 1: 他有早上跑步的习惯。 (Tā yǒu zǎoshang pǎobù de xíguàn.) He has a habit of jogging in the morning. Example 2: 我已经习惯了早起。 (Wǒ yǐjīng xíguàn le zǎo qǐ.) I have already gotten used to waking up early.
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中文
(Zhōngwén) Meaning: Chinese (language). Example 1: 中文很有意思。 (Zhōngwén hěn yǒuyìsi.) Chinese is very interesting. Example 2: 我正在学习中文。 (Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí Zhōngwén.) I am currently learning Chinese.
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(bān) Meaning: Class, group, or team. Example 1: 我们班有二十个学生。 (Wǒmen bān yǒu èrshí gè xuéshēng.) Our class has 20 students. Example 2: 这个班的老师很有经验。 (Zhège bān de lǎoshī hěn yǒu jīngyàn.) The teacher of this class is very experienced.
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一样
(yīyàng) Meaning: The same. Example 1: 这两件衣服看起来一样。 (Zhè liǎng jiàn yīfú kàn qǐlái yīyàng.) These two pieces of clothing look the same. Example 2: 他们的想法完全一样。 (Tāmen de xiǎngfǎ wánquán yīyàng.) Their ideas are exactly the same.
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最后
(zuìhòu) Meaning: Last, final. Example 1: 最后一个问题非常难。 (Zuìhòu yīgè wèntí fēicháng nán.) The last question is very difficult. Example 2: 他最后决定不去旅行了。 (Tā zuìhòu juédìng bú qù lǚxíng le.) He finally decided not to travel.
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放心
(fàngxīn) Meaning: To rest assured. Example 1: 你放心吧,我一定会准时到。 (Nǐ fàngxīn ba, wǒ yīdìng huì zhǔnshí dào.) Don’t worry, I will definitely arrive on time. Example 2: 请放心,问题已经解决了。 (Qǐng fàngxīn, wèntí yǐjīng jiějué le.) Please rest assured, the problem has been solved.
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一定
(yīdìng) Meaning: Definitely, certainly. Example 1: 你一定要努力学习。 (Nǐ yīdìng yào nǔlì xuéxí.) You must study hard. Example 2: 这件事一定很重要。 (Zhè jiàn shì yīdìng hěn zhòngyào.) This matter is definitely important.
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担心
dānxīn) Meaning: To worry. Example 1: 别担心,我会照顾好自己。 (Bié dānxīn, wǒ huì zhàogù hǎo zìjǐ.) Don’t worry, I will take care of myself. Example 2: 妈妈很担心我的健康。 (Māma hěn dānxīn wǒ de jiànkāng.) Mom is very worried about my health.
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比较
(bǐjiào) Meaning: Relatively, to compare. Example 1: 今天的天气比较冷。 (Jīntiān de tiānqì bǐjiào lěng.) Today’s weather is relatively cold. Example 2: 我喜欢比较安静的地方。 (Wǒ xǐhuān bǐjiào ānjìng de dìfāng.) I like relatively quiet places.
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了解
liǎojiě) Meaning: To understand, to know. Example 1: 我想了解更多关于他的事情。 (Wǒ xiǎng liǎojiě gèng duō guānyú tā de shìqíng.) I want to know more about him. Example 2: 你了解这个城市吗? (Nǐ liǎojiě zhège chéngshì ma?) Do you know this city?
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(xiān) Meaning: First. Example 1: 我们先吃饭,然后去看电影。 (Wǒmen xiān chīfàn, ránhòu qù kàn diànyǐng.) Let’s eat first, then go to the movies. Example 2: 你先去,我一会儿到。 (Nǐ xiān qù, wǒ yīhuìr dào.) You go first, I’ll be there in a moment.
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中间
(zhōngjiān) Meaning: Middle, intermediatries Example 1: 他坐在两个同学的中间。 (Tā zuò zài liǎng gè tóngxué de zhōngjiān.) He sits in the middle of two classmates. Example 2: 桌子的中间有一个花瓶。 (Zhuōzi de zhōngjiān yǒu yī gè huāpíng.) There is a vase in the middle of the table.
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参加
(cānjiā) Meaning: To participate in. Example 1: 我想参加下周的音乐会。 (Wǒ xiǎng cānjiā xiàzhōu de yīnyuèhuì.) I want to attend next week’s concert. Example 2: 她经常参加学校的活动。 (Tā jīngcháng cānjiā xuéxiào de huódòng.) She often participates in school activities.
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影响
(yǐngxiǎng) Meaning: To influence, impact. Example 1: 吸烟会影响健康。 (Xīyān huì yǐngxiǎng jiànkāng.) Smoking can affect your health. Example 2: 这个电影对我影响很大。 (Zhège diànyǐng duì wǒ yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.) This movie had a big impact on me.
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太阳
(tàiyáng) Meaning: Sun. Example 1: 早上的太阳很美。 (Zǎoshang de tàiyáng hěn měi.) The morning sun is beautiful. Example 2: 今天太阳很大,记得带帽子。 (Jīntiān tàiyáng hěn dà, jìdé dài màozi.) The sun is strong today, remember to bring a hat.
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西
(xī) Meaning: West. Example 1: 太阳从西边下山。 (Tàiyáng cóng xībiān xiàshān.) The sun sets in the west. Example 2: 我家在城市的西边。 (Wǒ jiā zài chéngshì de xībiān.) My house is in the west of the city.
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生气
(shēngqì) Meaning: Angry, to get angry. Example 1: 他生气了,因为我迟到了。 (Tā shēngqì le, yīnwèi wǒ chídào le.) He got angry because I was late. Example 2: 不要生气,这只是个小问题。 (Bùyào shēngqì, zhè zhǐshì gè xiǎo wèntí.) Don’t be angry, it’s just a small problem.
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行李箱
(xínglǐxiāng) Meaning: Suitcase. Example 1: 我需要一个新的行李箱。 (Wǒ xūyào yī gè xīn de xínglǐxiāng.) I need a new suitcase. Example 2: 行李箱太重了,我帮你拿吧。 (Xínglǐxiāng tài zhòng le, wǒ bāng nǐ ná ba.) The suitcase is too heavy, let me help you carry it.
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自己
(zìjǐ) Meaning: Oneself. Example 1: 我可以自己做饭。 (Wǒ kěyǐ zìjǐ zuòfàn.) I can cook by myself. Example 2: 他喜欢一个人自己旅行。 (Tā xǐhuān yī gè rén zìjǐ lǚxíng.) He likes traveling alone.
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(bāo) Meaning: Bag, to wrap. Example 1: 这个包是我新买的。 (Zhège bāo shì wǒ xīn mǎi de.) This bag is newly bought. Example 2: 请帮我把礼物包起来。 (Qǐng bāng wǒ bǎ lǐwù bāo qǐlái.) Please help me wrap the gift.
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发现
(fāxiàn) Meaning: To discover, to find. Example 1: 我发现我的钱包不见了。 (Wǒ fāxiàn wǒ de qiánbāo bújiàn le.) I found out my wallet was missing. Example 2: 他发现这个地方非常安静。 (Tā fāxiàn zhège dìfāng fēicháng ānjìng.) He discovered this place is very quiet.
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护照
(hùzhào) Meaning: Passport. Example 1: 你带护照了吗? (Nǐ dài hùzhào le ma?) Did you bring your passport? Example 2: 我的护照需要更新了。 (Wǒ de hùzhào xūyào gēngxīn le.) My passport needs to be renewed.
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起飞
(qǐfēi) Meaning: To take off (for airplanes). Example 1: 飞机十点起飞。 (Fēijī shí diǎn qǐfēi.) The plane takes off at 10 o’clock. Example 2: 起飞前请关手机。 (Qǐfēi qián qǐng guān shǒujī.) Please turn off your phone before takeoff.
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司机
(sījī) Meaning: Driver. Example 1: 我们需要一个司机开车。 (Wǒmen xūyào yī gè sījī kāichē.) We need a driver to drive. Example 2: 司机非常熟悉这条路。 (Sījī fēicháng shúxī zhè tiáo lù.) The driver is very familiar with this road.
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(jiāo) Meaning: To teach. Example 1: 他教我怎么游泳。 (Tā jiāo wǒ zěnme yóuyǒng.) He taught me how to swim. Example 2: 这个老师教数学。 (Zhège lǎoshī jiāo shùxué.) This teacher teaches mathematics.
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(huà) Meaning: To draw; painting. Example 1: 她喜欢画画。 (Tā xǐhuān huà huà.) She likes drawing. Example 2: 这是一幅美丽的画。 (Zhè shì yī fú měilì de huà.) This is a beautiful painting.
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需要
(xūyào) Meaning: To need. Example 1: 我需要帮助。 (Wǒ xūyào bāngzhù.) I need help. Example 2: 你需要一把伞,因为外面下雨了。 (Nǐ xūyào yī bǎ sǎn, yīnwèi wàimiàn xiàyǔ le.) You need an umbrella because it’s raining outside.
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黑板
(hēibǎn) Meaning: Blackboard. Example 1: 老师在黑板上写字。 (Lǎoshī zài hēibǎn shàng xiězì.) The teacher is writing on the blackboard. Example 2: 请看黑板上的内容。 (Qǐng kàn hēibǎn shàng de nèiróng.) Please look at the content on the blackboard.
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终于
(zhōngyú) Meaning: Finally, at last. Example 1: 他终于完成了作业。 (Tā zhōngyú wánchéng le zuòyè.) He finally finished his homework. Example 2: 我们终于见面了。 (Wǒmen zhōngyú jiànmiàn le.) We finally met.
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爷爷
(yéye) Meaning: Grandfather (paternal). Example 1: 爷爷每天早上去公园锻炼。 (Yéye měitiān zǎoshang qù gōngyuán duànliàn.) Grandpa exercises in the park every morning. Example 2: 我的爷爷很喜欢讲故事。 (Wǒ de yéye hěn xǐhuān jiǎng gùshì.) My grandfather loves telling stories.
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礼物
(lǐwù) Meaning: Gift, present. Example 1: 他送了我一个生日礼物。 (Tā sòng le wǒ yī gè shēngrì lǐwù.) He gave me a birthday gift. Example 2: 你想要什么礼物? (Nǐ xiǎng yào shénme lǐwù?) What gift do you want?
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奶奶
(nǎinai) Meaning: Grandmother (paternal). Example 1: 奶奶喜欢在家做饭。 (Nǎinai xǐhuān zài jiā zuòfàn.) Grandma likes cooking at home. Example 2: 我的奶奶很善良。 (Wǒ de nǎinai hěn shànliáng.) My grandmother is very kind.
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遇到
(yùdào) Meaning: To meet, encounter. Example 1: 我在街上遇到了一位老朋友。 (Wǒ zài jiē shàng yùdào le yī wèi lǎo péngyǒu.) I met an old friend on the street. Example 2: 我遇到了一些困难。 (Wǒ yùdào le yīxiē kùnnán.) I encountered some difficulties.
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一边
(yībiān) Meaning: While, at the same time. Example 1: 他一边听音乐一边做作业。 (Tā yībiān tīng yīnyuè yībiān zuò zuòyè.) He listens to music while doing homework. Example 2: 我们可以一边走路一边聊天。 (Wǒmen kěyǐ yībiān zǒulù yībiān liáotiān.) We can walk and chat at the same time.
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过去
(guòqù) Meaning: Past, to pass by. Example 1: 过去的事情不要再想了。 (Guòqù de shìqíng bùyào zài xiǎng le.) Don’t think about past things anymore. Example 2: 我过去常常去那里玩。 (Wǒ guòqù chángcháng qù nàlǐ wán.) I used to go there often.
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一般
(yībān) Meaning: Generally, usually. Example 1: 我一般早上七点起床。 (Wǒ yībān zǎoshang qī diǎn qǐchuáng.) I usually wake up at seven in the morning. Example 2: 这个餐馆的菜一般。 (Zhège cānguǎn de cài yībān.) The food at this restaurant is average.
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愿意
(yuànyì) Meaning: Willing to. Example 1: 我愿意帮助你学习中文。 (Wǒ yuànyì bāngzhù nǐ xuéxí Zhōngwén.) I’m willing to help you learn Chinese. Example 2: 他不愿意跟我一起去。 (Tā bù yuànyì gēn wǒ yīqǐ qù.) He is not willing to go with me.
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起来
(qǐlái) Meaning: To get up, to rise. Example 1: 他早上六点起来。 (Tā zǎoshàng liù diǎn qǐlái.) He gets up at six in the morning. Example 2: 天气冷起来了。 (Tiānqì lěng qǐlái le.) The weather is getting cold.
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应该
(yīnggāi) Meaning: Should, ought to. Example 1: 你应该早点睡觉。 (Nǐ yīnggāi zǎodiǎn shuìjiào.) You should sleep earlier. Example 2: 我们应该保护环境。 (Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎohù huánjìng.) We should protect the environment.
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生活
(shēnghuó) Meaning: Life, to live. Example 1: 他的生活非常简单。 (Tā de shēnghuó fēicháng jiǎndān.) His life is very simple. Example 2: 我在这里生活了很多年。 (Wǒ zài zhèlǐ shēnghuó le hěn duō nián.) I have lived here for many years.
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校长
(xiàozhǎng) Meaning: Principal. Example 1: 校长正在开会。 (Xiàozhǎng zhèngzài kāihuì.) The principal is in a meeting. Example 2: 校长很关心学生的学习。 (Xiàozhǎng hěn guānxīn xuéshēng de xuéxí.) The principal cares a lot about the students' studies.
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(huài) Meaning: Bad, broken. Example 1: 这台电脑坏了。 (Zhè tái diànnǎo huài le.) This computer is broken. Example 2: 这个人很坏。 (Zhège rén hěn huài.) This person is bad.
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经常
(jīngcháng) Meaning: Often, frequently. Example 1: 我经常去图书馆。 (Wǒ jīngcháng qù túshūguǎn.) I often go to the library. Example 2: 他经常参加体育活动。 (Tā jīngcháng cānjiā tǐyù huódòng.) He often participates in sports activities.
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打扫
(dǎsǎo) Meaning: To clean, to sweep. Example 1: 我们每周打扫一次房间。 (Wǒmen měi zhōu dǎsǎo yī cì fángjiān.) We clean the room once a week. Example 2: 她正在打扫厨房。 (Tā zhèngzài dǎsǎo chúfáng.) She is cleaning the kitchen.
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干净
(gānjìng) Meaning: Clean, tidy. Example 1: 这个房间非常干净。 (Zhège fángjiān fēicháng gānjìng.) This room is very clean. Example 2: 请把桌子擦干净。 (Qǐng bǎ zhuōzi cā gānjìng.) Please wipe the table clean.
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然后
(ránhòu) Meaning: Then, afterwards. Example 1: 我先洗脸,然后刷牙。 (Wǒ xiān xǐliǎn, ránhòu shuāyá.) I wash my face first, then brush my teeth. Example 2: 他吃了饭然后去工作。 (Tā chī le fàn ránhòu qù gōngzuò.) He ate and then went to work.
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冰箱
(bīngxiāng) Meaning: Refrigerator. Example 1: 冰箱里有很多水果。 (Bīngxiāng lǐ yǒu hěn duō shuǐguǒ.) There is a lot of fruit in the refrigerator. Example 2: 请把牛奶放进冰箱。 (Qǐng bǎ niúnǎi fàng jìn bīngxiāng.) Please put the milk in the refrigerator.
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洗澡
(xǐzǎo) Meaning: To take a bath, to shower. Example 1: 他每天早上洗澡。 (Tā měitiān zǎoshang xǐzǎo.) He showers every morning. Example 2: 我想先洗澡然后睡觉。 (Wǒ xiǎng xiān xǐzǎo ránhòu shuìjiào.) I want to shower first, then sleep.
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节目
(jiémù) Meaning: Program, show. Example 1: 你最喜欢什么电视节目? (Nǐ zuì xǐhuān shénme diànshì jiémù?) What is your favorite TV program? Example 2: 今天晚上的节目很精彩。 (Jīntiān wǎnshàng de jiémù hěn jīngcǎi.) Tonight’s show is very exciting.
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月亮
(yuèliàng) Meaning: Moon. Example 1: 今天晚上的月亮很圆。 (Jīntiān wǎnshàng de yuèliàng hěn yuán.) The moon is very round tonight. Example 2: 他喜欢看月亮。 (Tā xǐhuān kàn yuèliàng.) He likes looking at the moon.
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(xiàng) Meaning: To resemble, like. Example 1: 他长得像他爸爸。 (Tā zhǎng de xiàng tā bàba.) He looks like his father. Example 2: 天空像一幅画。 (Tiānkōng xiàng yī fú huà.) The sky looks like a painting.
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盘子
(pánzi) Meaning: Plate, dish. Example 1: 桌子上有几个盘子。 (Zhuōzi shàng yǒu jǐ gè pánzi.) There are several plates on the table. Example 2: 请把盘子洗干净。 (Qǐng bǎ pánzi xǐ gānjìng.) Please wash the plates clean.
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刮风
(guāfēng) Meaning: Windy, to blow (wind). Example 1: 今天刮风了,别忘了带伞。 (Jīntiān guāfēng le, bié wàng le dài sǎn.) It’s windy today; don’t forget to bring an umbrella. Example 2: 刮风的时候不要开窗。 (Guāfēng de shíhou bùyào kāi chuāng.) Don’t open the windows when it’s windy.
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叔叔
(shūshu) Meaning: Uncle (father’s younger brother). Example 1: 我叔叔很喜欢旅游。 (Wǒ shūshu hěn xǐhuān lǚyóu.) My uncle loves traveling. Example 2: 叔叔送了我一个礼物。 (Shūshu sòng le wǒ yī gè lǐwù.) Uncle gave me a gift.
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阿姨
(āyí) Meaning: Aunt (mother’s sister), or polite term for older woman. Example 1: 阿姨今天给我做了好吃的菜。 (Āyí jīntiān gěi wǒ zuò le hǎochī de cài.) Aunt made delicious dishes for me today. Example 2: 我跟阿姨一起逛街。 (Wǒ gēn āyí yīqǐ guàngjiē.) I went shopping with my aunt.
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故事
(gùshì) Meaning: Story. Example 1: 他给孩子们讲了一个故事。 (Tā gěi háizimen jiǎng le yī gè gùshì.) He told the children a story. Example 2: 这个故事很感人。 (Zhège gùshì hěn gǎnrén.) This story is very touching.
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声音
(shēngyīn) Meaning: Voice, sound. Example 1: 你的声音很好听。 (Nǐ de shēngyīn hěn hǎotīng.) Your voice sounds very nice. Example 2: 我听到外面有声音。 (Wǒ tīngdào wàimiàn yǒu shēngyīn.) I heard sounds outside.
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菜单
(càidān) Meaning: Menu. Example 1: 请给我一份菜单。 (Qǐng gěi wǒ yī fèn càidān.) Please give me a menu. Example 2: 这家餐厅的菜单很特别。 (Zhè jiā cāntīng de càidān hěn tèbié.) The menu at this restaurant is very unique.
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简单
(jiǎndān) Meaning: Simple, easy. Example 1: 这个问题很简单。 (Zhège wèntí hěn jiǎndān.) This question is very simple. Example 2: 他的生活很简单。 (Tā de shēnghuó hěn jiǎndān.) His life is very simple.
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香蕉
(xiāngjiāo) Meaning: Banana. Example 1: 我每天早上吃一个香蕉。 (Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang chī yī gè xiāngjiāo.)
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留学
(liúxué) Meaning: To study abroad. Example 1: 他打算去美国留学。 (Tā dǎsuàn qù Měiguó liúxué.) He plans to study abroad in the United States. Example 2: 留学对开阔视野很有帮助。 (Liúxué duì kāikuò shìyě hěn yǒu bāngzhù.) Studying abroad is very helpful for broadening your horizons.
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水平
(shuǐpíng) Meaning: Level, standard. Example 1: 他的汉语水平很高。 (Tā de Hànyǔ shuǐpíng hěn gāo.) His Chinese proficiency is very high. Example 2: 我需要提高英语水平。 (Wǒ xūyào tígāo Yīngyǔ shuǐpíng.) I need to improve my English level.
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提高
(tígāo) Meaning: To improve, to raise. Example 1: 学习是为了提高自己。 (Xuéxí shì wèile tígāo zìjǐ.) Studying is for self-improvement. Example 2: 他想提高工作效率。 (Tā xiǎng tígāo gōngzuò xiàolǜ.) He wants to improve his work efficiency.
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练习
(liànxí) Meaning: To practice, exercise. Example 1: 我每天练习说中文。 (Wǒ měitiān liànxí shuō zhōngwén.) I practice speaking Chinese every day. Example 2: 这本书有很多练习题。 (Zhè běn shū yǒu hěn duō liànxí tí.) This book has many practice questions.
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完成
(wánchéng) Meaning: To complete. Example 1: 我需要在今天完成作业。 (Wǒ xūyào zài jīntiān wánchéng zuòyè.) I need to complete my homework today. Example 2: 他完成了所有的任务。 (Tā wánchéng le suǒyǒu de rènwù.) He completed all the tasks.
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句子
(jùzi) Meaning: Sentence. Example 1: 请用这个词造一个句子。 (Qǐng yòng zhège cí zào yī gè jùzi.) Please make a sentence with this word. Example 2: 这个句子的意思是什么? (Zhège jùzi de yìsi shì shénme?) What does this sentence mean?
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其他
(qítā) Meaning: Other, else. Example 1: 我还有其他问题。 (Wǒ hái yǒu qítā wèntí.) I still have other questions. Example 2: 他不想谈论其他事情。 (Tā bù xiǎng tánlùn qítā shìqíng.) He doesn’t want to talk about other matters.
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(fā) Meaning: To send, to distribute. Example 1: 请把文件发给我。 (Qǐng bǎ wénjiàn fā gěi wǒ.) Please send me the document. Example 2: 他发了一个邮件给我。 (Tā fā le yī gè yóujiàn gěi wǒ.) He sent me an email.
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要求
(yāoqiú) Meaning: To require, requirement. Example 1: 老师要求我们按时完成作业。 (Lǎoshī yāoqiú wǒmen ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.) The teacher requires us to complete our homework on time. Example 2: 他的要求很高。 (Tā de yāoqiú hěn gāo.) His requirements are very high.
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注意
(zhùyì) Meaning: To pay attention. Example 1: 上课时请注意听讲。 (Shàngkè shí qǐng zhùyì tīngjiǎng.) Please pay attention in class. Example 2: 过马路要注意安全。 (Guò mǎlù yào zhùyì ānquán.) Be careful when crossing the road.
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上网
(shàngwǎng) Meaning: To go online. Example 1: 我每天晚上都会上网。 (Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dūhuì shàngwǎng.) I go online every evening. Example 2: 你可以上网查一下资料。 (Nǐ kěyǐ shàngwǎng chá yīxià zīliào.) You can search for the information online.
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除了
(chúle) Meaning: Besides, except. Example 1: 除了汉语,我还会说英语。 (Chúle Hànyǔ, wǒ hái huì shuō Yīngyǔ.) Besides Chinese, I can also speak English. Example 2: 除了他,其他人都来了。 (Chúle tā, qítā rén dōu lái le.) Except for him, everyone else has arrived.
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(huā) Meaning: To spend. Example 1: 他每个月花很多钱买衣服。 (Tā měi gè yuè huā hěn duō qián mǎi yīfu.) He spends a lot of money on clothes every month. Example 2: 我花了两个小时完成作业。 (Wǒ huā le liǎng gè xiǎoshí wánchéng zuòyè.) I spent two hours finishing the homework.
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极了
(jíle) Meaning: Extremely. Example 1: 今天天气好极了。 (Jīntiān tiānqì hǎo jíle.) The weather today is extremely good. Example 2: 这个电影有意思极了。 (Zhège diànyǐng yǒuyìsi jíle.) This movie is extremely interesting.
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节日
(jiérì) Meaning: Festival, holiday. Example 1: 春节是中国最重要的节日。 (Chūnjié shì Zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de jiérì.) The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. Example 2: 我最喜欢的节日是圣诞节。 (Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de jiérì shì Shèngdànjié.) My favorite holiday is Christmas.
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举行
(jǔxíng) Meaning: To hold (a meeting, ceremony, etc.). Example 1: 学校下个月将举行运动会。 (Xuéxiào xià gè yuè jiāng jǔxíng yùndònghuì.) The school will hold a sports meeting next month. Example 2: 他们计划在家里举行婚礼。 (Tāmen jìhuà zài jiālǐ jǔxíng hūnlǐ.) They plan to hold the wedding at home.
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世界
(shìjiè) Meaning: World. Example 1: 世界上有七大洲。 (Shìjiè shàng yǒu qī dàzhōu.) There are seven continents in the world. Example 2: 他想去世界各地旅游。 (Tā xiǎng qù shìjiè gèdì lǚyóu.) He wants to travel all over the world.
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接到
(jiēdào) Meaning: To receive (a call, message, etc.). Example 1: 我刚刚接到了一封信。 (Wǒ gānggāng jiēdào le yī fēng xìn.) I just received a letter. Example 2: 他接到了公司的通知。 (Tā jiēdào le gōngsī de tōngzhī.) He received a notice from the company.
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(gè) Meaning: Each, every. Example 1: 各位同学,请注意安全。 (Gèwèi tóngxué, qǐng zhùyì ānquán.) Dear students, please pay attention to safety. Example 2: 他们来自各个国家。 (Tāmen láizì gège guójiā.) They come from various countries.
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文化
(wénhuà) Meaning: Culture. Example 1: 我对中国文化很感兴趣。 (Wǒ duì Zhōngguó wénhuà hěn gǎn xìngqù.) I’m very interested in Chinese culture. Example 2: 每个国家都有自己独特的文化。 (Měi gè guójiā dōu yǒu zìjǐ dútè de wénhuà.) Every country has its own unique culture.
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城市
(chéngshì) Meaning: City. Example 1: 北京是中国的一个大城市。 (Běijīng shì Zhōngguó de yī gè dà chéngshì.) Beijing is a big city in China. Example 2: 我喜欢住在城市里。 (Wǒ xǐhuān zhù zài chéngshì lǐ.) I like living in the city.
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如果
(rúguǒ) Meaning: If. Example 1: 如果明天下雨,我们就不去公园了。 (Rúguǒ míngtiān xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù bù qù gōngyuán le.) If it rains tomorrow, we won’t go to the park. Example 2: 如果你有时间,请来参加聚会。 (Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu shíjiān, qǐng lái cānjiā jùhuì.) If you have time, please come to the gathering.
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认为
(rènwéi) Meaning: To think, to believe. Example 1: 我认为这本书很有意思。 (Wǒ rènwéi zhè běn shū hěn yǒuyìsi.) I think this book is very interesting. Example 2: 你认为他会来吗? (Nǐ rènwéi tā huì lái ma?) Do you think he will come?
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皮鞋
(píxié) Meaning: Leather shoes. Example 1: 他穿了一双黑色的皮鞋。 (Tā chuān le yī shuāng hēisè de píxié.) He is wearing a pair of black leather shoes. Example 2: 这些皮鞋很贵。 (Zhèxiē píxié hěn guì.) These leather shoes are expensive.
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帽子
(màozi) Meaning: Hat. Example 1: 这顶帽子很漂亮。 (Zhè dǐng màozi hěn piàoliang.) This hat is very beautiful. Example 2: 冬天我常戴帽子。 (Dōngtiān wǒ cháng dài màozi.) I often wear a hat in winter.
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(cháng) Meaning: Long. Example 1: 这条河很长。 (Zhè tiáo hé hěn cháng.) This river is very long. Example 2: 我的头发比她的长。 (Wǒ de tóufà bǐ tā de cháng.) My hair is longer than hers.
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可爱
(kě'ài) Meaning: Cute, lovable. Example 1: 那只小狗很可爱。 (Nà zhī xiǎo gǒu hěn kě'ài.) That puppy is very cute. Example 2: 她的笑容特别可爱。 (Tā de xiàoróng tèbié kě'ài.) Her smile is especially cute.
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(mǐ) Meaning: Meter, rice. Example 1: 那座山有两千米高。 (Nà zuò shān yǒu liǎng qiān mǐ gāo.) That mountain is 2000 meters tall. Example 2: 我买了一公斤米。 (Wǒ mǎi le yī gōngjīn mǐ.) I bought one kilogram of rice.
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公斤
(gōngjīn) Meaning: Kilogram. Example 1: 我买了五公斤苹果。 (Wǒ mǎi le wǔ gōngjīn píngguǒ.) I bought five kilograms of apples. Example 2: 这个包有两公斤重。 (Zhège bāo yǒu liǎng gōngjīn zhòng.) This bag weighs two kilograms.
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鼻子
(bízi) Meaning: Nose. Example 1: 他的鼻子很高。 (Tā de bízi hěn gāo.) His nose is very prominent. Example 2: 我的鼻子有点不舒服。 (Wǒ de bízi yǒudiǎn bù shūfú.) My nose feels a bit uncomfortable.
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头发
(tóufà) Meaning: Hair. Example 1: 她的头发又黑又长。 (Tā de tóufà yòu hēi yòu cháng.) Her hair is black and long. Example 2: 我今天要剪头发。 (Wǒ jīntiān yào jiǎn tóufà.) I’m going to cut my hair today.
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检查
(jiǎnchá) Meaning: To check, examine. Example 1: 医生检查了我的身体。 (Yīshēng jiǎnchá le wǒ de shēntǐ.) The doctor examined my body. Example 2: 他在检查作业。 (Tā zài jiǎnchá zuòyè.) He is checking homework.
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刷牙
(shuāyá) Meaning: To brush teeth. Example 1: 我每天早上刷牙。 (Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang shuāyá.) I brush my teeth every morning. Example 2: 你晚上刷牙了吗? (Nǐ wǎnshàng shuāyá le ma?) Did you brush your teeth tonight?
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关系
(guānxì) Meaning: Relationship, connection. Example 1: 我们之间的关系很好。 (Wǒmen zhījiān de guānxì hěn hǎo.) The relationship between us is very good. Example 2: 这件事跟你没有关系。 (Zhè jiàn shì gēn nǐ méiyǒu guānxì.) This matter has nothing to do with you.
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别人
(biérén) Meaning: Other people. Example 1: 不要随便拿别人的东西。 (Bùyào suíbiàn ná biérén de dōngxī.) Don’t take other people’s things casually. Example 2: 别人都已经走了。 (Biérén dōu yǐjīng zǒu le.) Everyone else has already left.
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词语
(cíyǔ) Meaning: Words and expressions. Example 1: 请用这些词语造句。 (Qǐng yòng zhèxiē cíyǔ zàojù.) Please use these words to make sentences. Example 2: 他学会了很多新词语。 (Tā xuéhuì le hěn duō xīn cíyǔ.) He learned many new words.
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请假
(qǐngjià) Meaning: To ask for leave. Example 1: 我明天想请假一天。 (Wǒ míngtiān xiǎng qǐngjià yī tiān.) I want to ask for a day off tomorrow. Example 2: 他因为生病请了三天假。 (Tā yīnwèi shēngbìng qǐng le sān tiān jià.) He took three days off because he was sick.
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一共
(yīgòng) Meaning: Altogether, in total. Example 1: 我们一共花了两百元。 (Wǒmen yīgòng huā le liǎng bǎi yuán.) We spent 200 yuan in total. Example 2: 一共有多少人参加? (Yīgòng yǒu duōshǎo rén cānjiā?) How many people are participating in total?
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邻居
(línjū) Meaning: Neighbor. Example 1: 我的邻居很友好。 (Wǒ de línjū hěn yǒuhǎo.) My neighbor is very friendly. Example 2: 邻居家的孩子喜欢跟我玩。 (Línjū jiā de háizi xǐhuān gēn wǒ wán.) The neighbor's child likes to play with me.
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后来
(hòulái) Meaning: Later, afterwards. Example 1: 他后来成了一名医生。 (Tā hòulái chéng le yī míng yīshēng.) He later became a doctor. Example 2: 后来我们去了公园。 (Hòulái wǒmen qù le gōngyuán.) Later, we went to the park.
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爱好
àihào) Meaning: Hobby, interest. Example 1: 我的爱好是画画。 (Wǒ de àihào shì huà huà.) My hobby is drawing. Example 2: 他最大的爱好是踢足球。 (Tā zuì dà de àihào shì tī zúqiú.) His biggest hobby is playing football.
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办法
(bànfǎ) Meaning: Method, solution. Example 1: 我们需要找到一个办法解决问题。 (Wǒmen xūyào zhǎodào yī gè bànfǎ jiějué wèntí.) We need to find a way to solve the problem. Example 2: 这个办法非常有效。 (Zhège bànfǎ fēicháng yǒuxiào.) This method is very effective.
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bǎo) Meaning: Full (after eating). Example 1: 我已经吃饱了。 (Wǒ yǐjīng chī bǎo le.) I’m already full. Example 2: 你吃饱了吗? (Nǐ chī bǎo le ma?) Have you eaten enough?
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为了
(wèile) Meaning: In order to, for the sake of. Example 1: 为了健康,他每天锻炼身体。 (Wèile jiànkāng, tā měitiān duànliàn shēntǐ.) For his health, he exercises every day. Example 2: 为了学习中文,我每天练习写汉字。 (Wèile xuéxí zhōngwén, wǒ měitiān liànxí xiě hànzì.) In order to learn Chinese, I practice writing characters every day.
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决定
(juédìng) Meaning: To decide, decision. Example 1: 我决定去中国留学。 (Wǒ juédìng qù Zhōngguó liúxué.) I decided to study in China. Example 2: 这个决定很重要。 (Zhège juédìng hěn zhòngyào.) This decision is very important.
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选择
(xuǎnzé) Meaning: To choose, choice. Example 1: 你可以选择红色或者蓝色。 (Nǐ kěyǐ xuǎnzé hóngsè huòzhě lánsè.) You can choose red or blue. Example 2: 这是一个很难的选择。 (Zhè shì yī gè hěn nán de xuǎnzé.) This is a difficult choice.
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冬天
(dōngtiān) Meaning: Winter. Example 1: 冬天很冷,最好穿厚衣服。 (Dōngtiān hěn lěng, zuìhǎo chuān hòu yīfú.) Winter is very cold; it’s best to wear thick clothes. Example 2: 我喜欢冬天的雪景。 (Wǒ xǐhuān dōngtiān de xuějǐng.) I like the snowy scenery in winter.
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必须
(bìxū) Meaning: Must, have to. Example 1: 你必须准时到。 (Nǐ bìxū zhǔnshí dào.) You must arrive on time. Example 2: 学习必须认真。 (Xuéxí bìxū rènzhēn.) Studying must be taken seriously.
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根据
(gēnjù) Meaning: According to, based on. Example 1: 根据天气预报,明天会下雨。 (Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān huì xiàyǔ.) According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow. Example 2: 根据老师的要求,我们完成了作业。 (Gēnjù lǎoshī de yāoqiú, wǒmen wánchéng le zuòyè.) Based on the teacher’s requirements, we completed the homework.
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情况
(qíngkuàng) Meaning: Situation, condition. Example 1: 他把情况告诉了我们。 (Tā bǎ qíngkuàng gàosù le wǒmen.) He told us about the situation. Example 2: 这里的交通情况很好。 (Zhèlǐ de jiāotōng qíngkuàng hěn hǎo.) The traffic situation here is good.
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(kě) Meaning: Thirsty. Example 1: 我跑步后很渴。 (Wǒ pǎobù hòu hěn kě.) I am very thirsty after running. Example 2: 你渴了吗?喝点水吧。 (Nǐ kě le ma? Hē diǎn shuǐ ba.) Are you thirsty? Have some water.
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(xiàng) Meaning: Toward, to. Example 1: 他向我走过来了。 (Tā xiàng wǒ zǒu guòlái le.) He walked toward me. Example 2: 请向右转。 (Qǐng xiàng yòu zhuǎn.) Please turn right.
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(wàn) Meaning: Ten thousand. Example 1: 这件衣服一万块。 (Zhè jiàn yīfú yī wàn kuài.) This piece of clothing costs ten thousand yuan. Example 2: 他有一万本书。 (Tā yǒu yī wàn běn shū.) He has ten thousand books.
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(zhī) Meaning: Measure word for certain animals. Example 1: 我家有一只狗。 (Wǒ jiā yǒu yī zhī gǒu.) My family has a dog. Example 2: 树上有两只鸟。 (Shù shàng yǒu liǎng zhī niǎo.) There are two birds on the tree.
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(zuǐ) Meaning: Mouth. Example 1: 小孩子的嘴里有糖果。 (Xiǎo háizi de zuǐ lǐ yǒu tángguǒ.) The child has candy in his mouth. Example 2: 他说话的时候总是笑着嘴。 (Tā shuōhuà de shíhòu zǒng shì xiàozhe zuǐ.) He always smiles when he talks.
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动物
(dòngwù) Meaning: Animal. Example 1: 我最喜欢的动物是老虎。 (Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de dòngwù shì lǎohǔ.) My favorite animal is the tiger. Example 2: 动物园里有很多可爱的动物。 (Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō kě'ài de dòngwù.) There are many cute animals in the zoo.
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(duàn) Meaning: Section, period. Example 1: 这段时间我很忙。 (Zhè duàn shíjiān wǒ hěn máng.) I’ve been very busy during this period. Example 2: 他写了一段很感人的故事。 (Tā xiěle yī duàn hěn gǎnrén de gùshì.) He wrote a very touching story.
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不但……而且
(bùdàn... érqiě) Meaning: Not only... but also. Example 1: 他不但会说汉语,而且会说英语。 (Tā bùdàn huì shuō hànyǔ, érqiě huì shuō yīngyǔ.) He can not only speak Chinese but also English. Example 2: 这个菜不但好吃,而且很便宜。 (Zhège cài bùdàn hǎochī, érqiě hěn piányí.) This dish is not only delicious but also cheap.
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有名
(yǒumíng) Meaning: Famous. Example 1: 这个城市很有名。 (Zhège chéngshì hěn yǒumíng.) This city is very famous. Example 2: 他是一位有名的医生。 (Tā shì yī wèi yǒumíng de yīshēng.) He is a famous doctor.
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同意
(tóngyì) Meaning: To agree. Example 1: 我同意你的意见。 (Wǒ tóngyì nǐ de yìjiàn.) I agree with your opinion. Example 2: 他点头表示同意。 (Tā diǎntóu biǎoshì tóngyì.) He nodded to show agreement.
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相信
(xiāngxìn) Meaning: To believe. Example 1: 我相信他会成功。 (Wǒ xiāngxìn tā huì chénggōng.) I believe he will succeed. Example 2: 你应该相信自己。 (Nǐ yīnggāi xiāngxìn zìjǐ.) You should believe in yourself.
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关于
(guānyú) Meaning: About, regarding. Example 1: 关于这个问题,我们需要开会讨论。 (Guānyú zhège wèntí, wǒmen xūyào kāihuì tǎolùn.) Regarding this issue, we need to have a meeting to discuss it. Example 2: 这本书是关于中国历史的。 (Zhè běn shū shì guānyú zhōngguó lìshǐ de.) This book is about Chinese history.
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机会
(jīhuì) Meaning: Opportunity. Example 1: 我希望有机会去中国旅行。 (Wǒ xīwàng yǒu jīhuì qù zhōngguó lǚxíng.) I hope to have the opportunity to travel to China. Example 2: 抓住每一个机会学习。 (Zhuā zhù měi yīgè jīhuì xuéxí.) Seize every opportunity to learn.
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国家
(guójiā) Meaning: Country. Example 1: 中国是一个很大的国家。 (Zhōngguó shì yī gè hěn dà de guójiā.) China is a very large country. Example 2: 每个国家都有自己的文化。 (Měi gè guójiā dōu yǒu zìjǐ de wénhuà.) Every country has its own culture.
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(zhǒng) Meaning: Kind, type. Example 1: 这是什么种类的花? (Zhè shì shénme zhǒnglèi de huā?) What kind of flower is this? Example 2: 他喜欢不同种类的音乐。 (Tā xǐhuān bùtóng zhǒnglèi de yīnyuè.) He likes different kinds of music.
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特点
(tèdiǎn) Meaning: Characteristic. Example 1: 每个人都有自己的特点。 (Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de tèdiǎn.) Everyone has their own characteristics. Example 2: 这个地方的特点是山多。 (Zhège dìfāng de tèdiǎn shì shān duō.) The characteristic of this place is its many mountains.
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奇怪
(qíguài) Meaning: Strange, odd. Example 1: 他的行为很奇怪。 (Tā de xíngwéi hěn qíguài.) His behavior is very strange. Example 2: 这里发生了奇怪的事情。 (Zhèlǐ fāshēngle qíguài de shìqíng.) Something strange happened here.
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(de) Meaning: A particle used to connect an adverbial modifier to a verb or adjective. Example 1: 她慢慢地走进房间。 (Tā mànmàn de zǒu jìn fángjiān.) She slowly walked into the room. Example 2: 他认真地回答了老师的问题。 (Tā rènzhēn de huídále lǎoshī de wèntí.) He seriously answered the teacher's question.