Other Huanying Flashcards by Sidney Rucker

头 (tóu)

head

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肩膀 (jiān bǎng)

shoulders

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膝盖 (xīgài)

knees

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腳趾 (jiǎo zhǐ)

toes

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眼镜 (yǎn jīng)

eyes

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耳朵 (ěr duǒ)

ears

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嘴 (zuǐ)

mouth

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鼻子 (bí zi)

nose

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手 (shǒu)

hands

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腳 (jiǎo)

feet

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帽子 (mào zi)

hat

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手套 (shǒutào)

glove

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围巾 (wéi jīn)

scarf

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裙子 (qúnzi)

skirt

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衬衣 (chènyī)

blouse

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月饼 (yuèbǐng)

moon cake

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苹果 (píngguǒ)

apple

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香蕉 (xiāngjiāo)

banana

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葡萄 (pútáo)

grape

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西瓜 (xīguā)

watermelon

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三明治 (sānmíngzhì)

sandwich

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蔬菜 (shūcài)

vegetable

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巧克力 (qiǎokèlì)

chocolate

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冰淇淋 (bīngqílín)

ice cream

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麦片 (màipiàn)

oatmeal

春卷 (chūnjuǎn)

egg roll

米饭 (mǐfàn)

rice

炸鸡 (zhá jī)

fried chicken

比萨 (bǐsà)

pizza

谷物 (gǔwù)

cereal

豆子 (dòuzi)

bean

糖 (táng)

candy

蛋糕 (dàngāo)

cake

鱼 (yú)

fish

海鲜 (hǎixiān)

seafood

把 (bǎ)

MW for chair, knife, umbrella, toothbrush; objects with handles

包 (bāo)

MW for pack/ets of objects

杯 (bēi)

MW for tea, coffee, cup

本 (běn)

MW for book, magazine

串 (chuàn)

MW for items that come in bunches or clusters, e.g. grapes or bananas

床 (chuáng)

MW for blankets

顶 (chuáng)

MW for hats

次 (cì)

MW for opportunities, occasions, number of times something happens

打 (dá)

MW for dozen

滴 (dī)

MW for droplet of water, blood, any other fluids

顿 (dùn)

MW for short durations i.e. a meal

袋 (dài)

MW for sackfuls, pouchfuls, bagfuls, pocketfuls e.g. flour, sugar, rice

封 (fēng)

MW for things that can be sealed i.e. letter, mail

份 (fèn)

MW for documents, portions, copies

根 (gēn)

MW for long slender objects i.e. bananas

罐 (guàn)

MW for can, jar, tin

户 (hù)

MW for homes, households

家 (jiā)

MW for companies, buildings, households

盒 (hé)

MW for a small box of

间 (jiān)

MW for clothes and luggage

课 (kè)

MW for lesson, text

口 (kǒu)

MW for family members, household

块 (kuài)

MW for pieces

辆 (liàng)

MW for wheeled vehicles

匹 (pǐ)

MW for horses

瓶 (píng)

MW for bottles

双 (shuāng)

MW for items that necessarily come in pairs

台 (tái)

MW for machines

条 (tiáo)

MW for long, winding objects, i.e. streets, rivers, fish, snakes

片 (piàn)

MW for slice and thin, flat, sometimes irregular objects

支 (zhī)

MW for long, thin objects i.e. pencil, pen

种 (zhǒng)

MW for type, kind

右边 (yòubiān)

right

左边 (zuǒbiān)

left

旁边 (pángbiān)

side, next to

外边 (wài bian)

outside

后边 (hòubian)

behind

里边 (lǐ bian)

inside

对面 (duì miàn)

opposite, across from

往回 (wǎng huí)

return, back

地铁 (dì tiě)

subway

火车 (huǒchē)

train

红色 (hóngsè)

red

绿色 (lù(v) sè)

green

黄色 (huángsè)

yellow

蓝色 (lánsè)

blue

橙色 (chéngsè)

orange

紫色 (zǐsè)

purple

挑战 (tiǎozhàn)

to challenge

一无所知 (tīwúsuǒzhī)

to know nothing

朝代 (cháodài)

dynasty

减 (jiǎn)

to subtract

统一 (tǒngyī)

to unify

数 (shǔ)

to count

皇帝 (huángdì)

emperor

提起 (tíqǐ)

to mention; to speak of

管 (guǎn)

to bother about something

背 (bèi)

to recite

加油 (jiāyóu)

to cheer

演讲 (yǎnjiǎng)

to make a public speech

既然。。。就。。。(jìrán... jiù)

since/as...

从。。。起。。(cóng...qǐ...)

to refer to the beginning of something

所谓 (suǒwèi)

so-called

说服 (shuōfú)

to persuade

摆 (bǎi)

to put, place

商议 (shāngyì)

to discuss

预计 (yùjì)

to estimate

吩咐 (fēnfù)

to tell, to instruct

轻易 (qīngyì)

easily

逼近 (bī jìn)

to approach

上当 (shàngdàng)

to be fooled

自负 (zìfù)

conceited

赞叹 (zàntàn)

to commend

未必 (wèi bì)

may not

一向 (yíxiàng)

always

沿着 (yánzhe)

along

顺着 (shùnzhe)

along

合作 (hézuò)

to cooperate; to collaborate

打动 (dǎdòng)

to touch, to move (emotionally)

依依不舍 (yīyībùshě)

reluctantly

暗示 (ànshì)

hint

忠厚 (zhōnghòu)

loyal, honest and good-natured

做媒 (zuòméi)

to act as a match maker

求婚 (qiúhūn)

to propose (marriage)

许配 (xǔpèi)

to betroth

祭拜 (jìbài)

to hold a memorial ceremony for someone

融合 (róng hé)

to integrate

元素 (yuánsù)

element

天衣无缝 (tiãnyīwúfèng)

seamless

家喻户晓 (jiāyùhùxiǎo)

widely known

认可 (rènkě)

to approve of

经典 (jīngdiǎn)

classic

文学家 (wénxuéjiā)

great writer

主持人 (zhǔchírén)

presenter

来历 (láilì)

prigin (of an object, not person)

正巧 (zhèngqiǎo)

by chance

唯一 (wéiyī)

only

望子成龙 (wàngzǐ chénglóng)

to have high expectations for your child

期望 (qīwàng)

hope, expectation

纳闷儿 (nàmènr)

to feel puzzled

安慰 (ānwèi)

to comfort, console

想来 (xiànglái)

always

主张 (zhǔzhāng)

to advocate, recommend

天真 (tiānzhēn)

innocent

只身 (zhīshēn)

solitary, alone

伸 (shēn)

to stretch, extend

专心 (zhuānxīn)

to concentrate hard

撇 (piē)

to cast aside, neglect

衣食住行 (yīshízhùxíng)

basic necessities

和爱 (hé'ǎi)

amiable

方式 (fāngshì)

way, method

出差 (chūchāi)

to go on a business trip

琢磨 (zuómo)

to ponder, think over

细致 (xìzhì)

attentive to detail

关爱 (guān'ài)

care and concern

从 . . . 说起 (cóng. . . shuō qǐ)

often used to begin a narration EX: 要说这个柜子的来历，得从我奶奶说起。(To say the origin of this cabinet, I have to start from my grandmother.)

. . . 极了(jíle)

follows an adjective and shows a strong degree of emphasis about the thing you are describing EX: 大家都喜欢张老师，因为她的课进得好极了。(Everyone likes Teacher Zhang because her class is really good.

正好相反 (zhèng hǎo xiāng fǎn)

shows that what is going to be said is quite contrary to the condition or situation just described

净 (jìng)

always EX: 他上课净迟到，老师总批评他。(He's always late for class and the teacher always criticizes him.)

或者说 (huòzhěshuō)

in other words(connects two similar sentences)

何况 (hékuàng)

is used to emphasize a further meaning(even less; more so)

当 . . . (dāng)

when...(used at beginning of sentence)

万一 . . . (wànyī)

just in case

郑重其事 (zhèngzhòngqíshì)

to take something seriously

温情 (wēnqíng)

tender

俗话 (súhuà)

common saying, proverb

醋 (cù)

vinegar

传播 (chuánbō)

to spread

世纪 (shìjì)

century

激动 (jīdòng)

exciting, to agitate

逛 (guàng)

to stroll, visit

咱们 (zán men)

we, us

陪 (péi)

to accompany

壶 (hù)

pot

花茶 (huāchá)

scented tea

稍 (shāo)

a little, a bit, slightly (comes after adj.)

节奏 (jiézòu)

rhythm

悠闲 (kòngxián)

carefree

展示 (zhǎnshì)

to display

免费 (miǎnfèi)

to be free of charge

尝 (cháng)

to taste

几乎 (jī hū)

almost, nearly

是在 (shízài)

really, honestly

除夕 (chúxī)

Chinese New Year's Eve

包 (bāo)

to wrap

老家 (lǎojiā)

hometown

团圆饭 (tuányuánfàn)

family reunion dinner

鞭炮 (biānpào)

firecracker

拜年 (bàinián)

to pay someone a visit during Chinese New Year

压岁钱 (yāsuìqián)

to pay someone a visit during Chinese New Year

开心 (kāixīn)

happy

外地 (wàidì)

other places

成千上万 (chéngqiān shàngwàn)

tens of thousands

元宵节 (yuánxiāojié)

Lantern Festival

花灯 (huādēng)

festive lantern

顿 (dùn)

MW for meals

生肖 (shēngxiào)

twelve zodiac animals

属 (shǔ)

to be born in the year of

有趣 (yǒuqù)

interesting

猜 (cāi)

to guess

奖品 (jiǎngpǐn)

prize

肯定 (kěndìng)

definitely

象征 (xiàngzhēng)

symbolize, emblem

洁白 (jiébái)

pure white

院子 (yuànzi)

courtyard

遗憾 (yíhàn)

regret

想念 (xiǎngniàn)

to miss

故乡 (gùxiāng)

hometown

祝愿 (zhùyuàn)

wish

点燃 (diǎnrán)

to ignite

守护 (shǒuhù)

to guard, defend

把A看作B

to regard A as B

每到 (měi dào)

every time that...

据说 (jùshuō)

it is said that

习俗/风俗 (xísú/fēngsú)

custom

品种 (pǐnzhǒng)

breed, variety

堂兄弟 (tángxiōngdì)

paternal cousins

记录 (jìlù)

take notes

租 (zū)

to rent

具体 (jùtǐ)

specific

考虑 (kǎo lù(v))

to consider, think over

景点 (jǐngdiǎn)

scenic spot

安排 (ānpái)

to set up

驾驶执照 (jiàshǐ zhízhào)

driver's license

佳通规则 (jiātōng guīzé)

traffic rules

出事 (chū shì)

have an accident

倒霉 (dǎoméi)

to be unlucky

乘 (chéng)

to take (a bus, car, train, etc.)

兵马俑 (bīngmǎyǒng)

terracotta warriors and horses

佛教 (fójiào)

Buddhism

名声 (míngshèng)

place of interest

经过 (jīngguò)

to pass by...

才能 (cáinéng)

only if...

整理 (zhěnglǐ)

to tidy up

打 (dǎ)

to pack

发愁 (fāchóu)

worry

收拾 (shōushi)

to pack; sort out

光线 (guāngxiàn)

light

宽敞 (kuānchǎng)

spacious

装 (zhuāng)

to install

疲倦 (píjuàn)

tired, fatigue

聚 (jù)

to gather together

陆陆续续 (lùlù xùxù)

one after another

楼道 (lóudào)

corridor

小区 (xiǎoqū)

housing estate

羡慕 (xiànmù)

admire, envy

怀念 (huái niàn)

to miss, to cherish the memory of (only if they're dead

共享 (gòngxiǎng)

to share

教育家 (jiàoyùjiā)

educator

智慧 (zhìhuì)

wisdom

细节 (xì jié)

details

感受 (gǎnshòu)

to feel

亲切 (qīnqiè)

kind; amiable

先后 (xiãnhóu)

successively; one after another

征求 (zhēngqiú)

to solicit, seek, ask for

相反 (xiāngfǎn)

opposite; on the contrary

困惑 (kùnhuò)

perplexed, puzzled, confused

急躁 (jízào)

irritable, impatient

内向 (nèi xiàng)

introvert

外向 (wài xiàng)

extrovert

鼓励 (gǔlì)

to encourage

交往 (jiāowǎng)

interactions

一辈子 (yíbèizi)

all one's life

强迫 (qiǎngpò)

to force; to compel

位置 (wèi zhì)

position; place

爱心 (ài xīn)

loving care, thoughtfulness

神态 (shéntài)

expression; manner

安详 (ānxiáng)

composed, calm, serene

严肃 (yánsù)

serious, solemn, earnest

创立 (chuànglì)

to found, to create

学说 (xuéshuō)

theory, doctrine

高 (gāo)

high

矮 (ǎi)

short

动物 (dòngwù)

animal

很 (hěn)

very

狗 (gǒu)

dog

猫 (māo)

cat

马 (mǎ)

horse

养 (yǎng)

to raise, to keep

宠物 (chǒngwù)

pet

吃 (chī)

eat

水 (shuǐ)

water

水果 (shuǐguǒ)

fruit

苹果 (píngguǒ)

apple

香 (xiāng)

fragrant

萝卜 (luóbo)

radish, turnip

胡萝卜 (hú luó bo)

carrot

瓜 (guā)

melon

黄瓜 (huáng guā)

cucumber

草莓 (pú táo)

grape

西红柿 (xīhóngshì)

tomato

土豆 (tǔdòu)

potato

白菜 (báicài)

chinese cabbage

青菜 (qīngcài)

bokchoy

每天 (měitiān)

every day

热锅 (règǒu)

hotdog

快餐 (kuài cān)

fast food

热 (rè)

hot

汉堡包 (hàn bǎo bāo)

hamburger

喝 (hē)

drink

可乐 (kělè)

cola/pop

零 (líng)

zero

果汁 (guǒzhī)

juice

糖 (táng)

sugar

零食 (língshí)

snack

糖果 (tángguǒ)

candy

心 (xīn)

heart

米 (mǐ)

rice

书 (shū)

book

书包 (shū bāo)

bookbag

本子 (běn zi)

notebook

文具 (wénjù)

stationary

文具盒 (wénjùhé)

pencil box

铅笔 (qiānbǐ)

pencil

彩笔 (cǎi bǐ)

color pencils

蜡笔 (làbǐ)

crayon

尺子 (chǐzi)

ruler

橡皮 (xiàngpí)

eraser

课本 (kè běn)

textbook

口红胶 (kǒu hóng jiāo)

glue stick

剪刀 (jiǎn dāo)

scissors

虫 (chóng)

insect

两 (liǎng)

two

门 (mén)

door

卧室 (wòshì)

bedroom

客房 (kè fáng)

guest room

客厅 (kè tīng)

living room

浴室 (yù shì)

bathroom

厨房 (chúfáng)

kitchen

书房 (shūfáng)

study (room)

户 (hù)

household

餐厅 (cāntīng)

dining room

厕所 (cèsuǒ)

bathroom/toilet

阳台 (yángtái)

balcony

花园 (huāyuán)

garden

床 (chuáng)

bed

衣柜 (yīguì)

closet

桌子 (zhuōzi)

table

椅子 (yǐzi)

chair

沙发 (shā fā)

couch/sofa

电 (diàn)

electricity

脑 (nǎo)

brain

电脑 (diàn nǎo)

computer

电视 (diànshì)

书架 (shūjià)

bookcase

书桌 (shū zhuō)

desk

床头柜 (chuángtóuguì)

bedside table

空调 (kōngtiáo)

台灯 (táidēng)

lamp

老师 (lǎoshī)

teacher

您早 (nínzǎo)

good morning (respectfully)

再 (zài)

again

见 (jiàn)

to see

巾 (jīn)

napkin

日 (rì)

sun

对 (duì)

correct

对不起 (duìbuqǐ)

I'm sorry

又 (yòu)

again

走 (zǒu)

walk

没关系 (méi guānxi)

it doesn't matter

谢谢 (xièxie)

thanks

不客气 (bú kèqi)

you're welcome

不用谢 (búyòngxiè)

don't mention it; not at all, you're welcome

姓 (xìng)

surname

什么 (shénme)

what

天 (tiān)

day, sky

名字 (míngzi)

name

家 (jiā)

family, home

谁 (shéi)

who

有 (yǒu)

to have, there is/are

爸爸 (bàba)

dad, father

妈妈 (māma)

mother

妹妹 (mèimei)

younger sister

禾 (hé)

grain, crops

和 (hé)

and

喜欢 (xǐhuān)

to like

颜色 (yánsè)

color

页 (yè)

page

文 (wén)

word, character

欠 (qiàn)

to owe

粉红色 (fěnhóngsè)

pink

学校 (xuéxiào)

school

女生 (nǔ(v) shēng)

girl

男生 (nánshēng)

boy

衬衫 (chènshān)

shirt

穿 (chuān)

to wear

穴 (xuè)

cave

黑板 (hēibǎn)

blackboard

白板 (báibǎn)

whiteboard

地图 (dìtú)

map

纸 (zhǐ)

paper

张 (zhāng)

MW for paper products in pieces or sheets

粉笔 (fěnbǐ)

chalk

圆珠笔 (yuánzhūbǐ)

pen

借 (jiè)

to lend, to borrow

给 (gěi)

to give

书 (shū)

book

工程师 (gōng chéng shī)

engineer

建筑师 (jiànzhùshī)

architect

会计师 (kuài jì shī)

accountant

发型师 (fà xíngshī)

hairdresser

售货员 (shòu huò yuán)

salesperson

消防员 (fú wù yuán)

firefighter

银行家 (yínháng jiā)

banker

音乐家 (yīnyuè jiā)

musician

医生 (yī shēng)

doctor

教授 (jiào shòu)

professor

商人 (shāng rén)

businessman

工人 (gōngrén)

worker

工作 (gōngzuò)

work; to work

商店 (shāngdiàn)

retail outlet; shop

参观 (cānguǎn)

restaurant

工厂 (gōngchǎng)

factory

消防局 (xiāo fáng jú)

fire station

医院 (yī yuàn)

hospital

诊所 (zhěn suǒ)

clinic

银行 (yín háng)

bank

办公室 (bàn gōng shì)

office

学校 (xué xiào)

school

当 (dāng)

打算 (dǎ suàn)

plan to, intend to

行业 (háng yè)

industry, profession

会 (huì)

will

可能 (kě néng)

may, might, probably

农业 (nóng yè)

agriculture industry

建筑业 (jiàn zhù yè)

building industry

医药业 (yī yào yè)

health industry

金融业 (jīn róng yè)

finance industry

服务业 (fú wù yè)

service industry

法律界 (fǎ lù(v) jiè)

legal profession

教育界 (jiào yù jiè)

education profession

体育节 (tǐ yù jiè)

sports profession

音乐节 (yīnyuè jiè)

music profession

艺术节 (yì shù jiè)

arts profession

如果 ... 就 ... (rú guǒ... jiù...)

if... then...

努力 (nǔ lì)

do one's best

好好 (hǎo hǎo)

properly, carefully

面试 (miàn shí)

flour products

主食 (zhǔshí)

staple foods

副食 (fùshí)

non-staple foods

甜点 (tiándiǎn)

dessert

饮料 (yǐnliào)

beverages

零食 (língshí)

snacks

食品 (shípǐn)

food products (cooked or processed items)

种类 (zhǒnglèi)

category

食物 (shíwù)

food

谷物类 (gǔwù lèi)

grains (category)

奶类 (nǎi lèi)

milk (category)

豆类 (dòu lèi)

beans (category)

蔬菜类 (shūcài lèi)

vegetables (category)

海鲜类 (hǎixiān lèi)

seafood (category)

油脂类(yóuzhǐ lèi)

fats and oils (category)

水果类 (shuǐguǒ lèi)

fruits (category)

坚果类 (jiānguǒ lèi)

nuts (category)

除了。。。以外。。。(chúle... yǐwài)

except for; in addition to

有的 (yǒude)

some

卡路里 (kǎlùlǐ)

calories

营养 (yíngyǎng)

nutrition

能量 (néngliàng)

energy

脂肪 (zhīfáng)

fat

糖分 (tángfèn)

sugar content

健康 (jiànkāng)

healthy

虽然。。。但是 (sūirán...dànshì)

although...(but)...

对。。。好。。。(duì...hǎo)

good for...

对。。。有好处 (duì...yǒu hǎochù)

is beneficial to...

怎么了 (zěnme le)

What happened?

舒服 (shūfú)

comfortable

生病 (shēngbìng)

fall sick

痛 (tòng)

hurt, painful

头疼 (tóu téng)

headache

牙疼 (yá téng)

toothache

背疼 (bèi téng)

backache

肚子疼 (dùzi téng)

stomach ache

喉咙疼 (hóulong téng)

sore throat

胸口疼 (xiōngkǒu téng)

chest pain

感冒 (gǎnmào)

to have a flu, to catch a cold

发烧 (fā shāo)

fever

打喷嚏 (dǎpēntì)

sneeze

拉肚子 (lādùzi)

diarrhea

流鼻涕 (liú bítì)

running nose

消化不良 (xiāhuà bù liáng)

indigestion

胃口不好 (wèikǒu bù hǎo)

have no appetite

扭伤 (niǔshǎng)

sprain

擦伤 (cāshāng)

graze, scratch

受伤 (shòushāng)

be injured

片 (piàn)

MW for flat and thin items (pills)

粒 (lì)

MW for small and round items (capsule pills)

开药 (kāiyào)

prescribe medicine

腰 (yāo)

waist

手腕 (shǒuwàn)

wrist

较晚 (jiǎowàn)

ankle

咳嗽 (késòu)

cough

喝 (hē)

drink

好吃 (hǎochī)

delicious (used for food)

好喝 (hǎohē)

delicious (used for drinks)

酸 (suān)

sour

甜 (tián)

sweet

苦 (kǔ)

bitter

辣 (là)

spicy

咸 (xián)

salty

淡 (dàn)

bland

猪肉 (zhūròu)

pork

羊肉 (niúròu)

beef

虾 (xiā)

shrimp

黄油 (huángyóu)

butter

奶酪 (nǎilào)

cheese

鸡蛋 (jīdàn)

egg

豆腐 (dòufǔ)

tofu

米饭 (mǐfàn)

rice

面条 (miàntiáo)

noodle

炒饭 (chǎofàn)

fried noodles

春卷 (chūnjuǎn)

spring roll

馄饨汤 (húntuntāng)

wonton soup

酸辣烫 (suānlàtāng)

hot and sour soup

蛋花汤 (dànhuātāng)

egg drop soup

要 (yào)

want

还是 (háishì)

茶 (chá)

tea

咖啡 (kāfēi)

coffee

果汁 (guǒzhī)

juice

面包 (miànbāo)

bread

火腿 (huǒtuǐ)

ham

咸肉 (xiánròu)

bacon

汉堡 (hànbǎo)

burger

薯条 (shǔtiáo)

french fries

意大利面 (yìdàlì miàn)

spaghetti

热狗 (règǒu)

hotdog

鸡排 (jīpái)

chicken filet

羊排 (yángpái)

lamb chop

猪排 (zhūpái)

pork chop

牛排 (niúpái)

steak

碗 (wǎn)

used for dishes served in bowls 我想要一碗米饭。 (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī wǎn mǐfàn.) "I would like a bowl of rice."

盘 (pán)

used for dishes served in plates 請給我一盤炒菜。 (Qǐng gěi wǒ yī pán chǎocài.) "Please give me a plate of stir-fried vegetables."

碟 (dié)

used for dishes served in small plates 這是你的兩碟小菜。 (Zhè shì nǐ de liǎng dié xiǎocài.) "These are your two small plates of appetizers."

份 (fèn)

used for dishes that come in portions or servings 我要一份牛肉麵。 (Wǒ yào yī fèn niúròu miàn.) "I’d like one serving of beef noodles."

块 (kuài)

used for cakes or pastries 我想吃一塊蛋糕。 (Wǒ xiǎng chī yī kuài dàngāo.) "I’d like a piece of cake."

杯 (bēi)

used for drinks served in cups 我要一杯茶。 (Wǒ yào yī bēi chá.) "I’d like a cup of tea."

瓶 (píng)

used for bottled drinks 我可以要一瓶水嗎？ (Wǒ kěyǐ yào yī píng shuǐ ma?) "Can I have a bottle of water?"

罐 (guàn)

used for drinks in a can 我要一罐可樂。 (Wǒ yào yī guàn kělè.) "I’d like a can of Coke."

点 (diǎn)

to order 我們可以點菜了嗎？ (Wǒmen kěyǐ diǎn cài le ma?) "Can we order food now?"

来 (lái)

to bring; send 請來一碗湯。 (Qǐng lái yī wǎn tāng.) "Please bring a bowl of soup."

再 (zài)

again; another 可以再来一杯茶吗？ (Kěyǐ zài lái yī bēi chá ma?) "Can I have another cup of tea?"

猪 (zhū)

pig

羊 (yáng)

sheep, goat

兔子 (tùzi)

rabbit

它 (tā)

动物园 (dòngwùyuán)

zoo

还 (hái)

still

中文课 (zhōngwén kè)

Chinese language class

英语课 (yīngyǔ kè)

English language class

数学课 (shù xué kè)

math class

电脑课 (diànnǎo kè)

computer class

化学课 (huàxué kè)

chemistry class

美术课 (měishù kè)

art class

音乐课 (yīnyuè kè)

music

生物课 (shēngwù kè)

biology class

物理课 (wù lǐ kè)

physics class

地理课 (dì lǐ kè)

geography class

历史课 (lì shǐ kè)

history class

体育课 (tǐ yù kè)

PE class

门 (mén)

MW for lesson/class/course

学 (xué)

to learn

过 (guò)

used after a verb to indicate the completion of an action 我去过中国。(Wǒ qù guò Zhōngguó.) I have been to China.

起床 (qǐchuáng)

to get out of bed

洗脸 (xǐliǎn)

to wash one's face

刷牙 (shuā yá)

to brush one's teeth

洗澡 (xǐ zǎo)

to take a shower

穿衣服 (chuān yīfú)

to get dressed; put on clothes

吃早饭 (chī zǎofàn)

to eat breakfast

放学 (fàngxué)

to leave school

吃午饭 (chī wǎnfàn)

to eat dinner

做功课 (zuò gōngkè)

to do homework

吃晚饭 (chī wǎnfàn)

to eat dinner

看电视 (kàn diànshì)

to watch TV

睡觉 (shuì jiào)

to sleep

教室 (jiàoshì)

classroom

浴室 (yùshì)

bathroom

餐厅 (cāntīng)

dining room

书房 (shūfáng)

study room

客厅 (kè tīng)

living room

卧室 (wò shì)

bedroom

发短信 (fā duǎnxìn)

to send text messages

上网聊天 (shàngwǎng liáotiān)

to chat online

写博客 (xiě bókè)

to write a blog

打电动 (dǎ diàndòng)

to play console games

爱好 (àihào)

interests, hobbies

跑步 (pǎobù)

to run

游泳 (yóuyǒng)

to swim

踢足球 (tī zúqiú)

to play soccer

打橄榄球 (dǎ gǎnlǎnqiú)

to play American football

打棒球 (dǎ bàngqiú)

to play baseball

打网球 (dǎ wǎngqiú)

to play tennis

登山 (dēng shān)

to go mountain climbing

滑雪 (huá xuě)

to ski

弹钢琴 (tán gāngqín)

to play piano

下期 (xiàqí)

to play chess

写书法 (xiě shūfǎ)

to practice calligraphy

花花 (huàhuà)

to draw

看书 (kànshū)

to read

写作 (xiězuò)

to write

唱歌 (chànggē)

to sing

跳舞 (tiàowǔ)

to dance

打乒乓球 (dǎ pīngpāngqiú)

to play table tennis

既。。。又。。。(jì...yòu)

both... and...

部 (bù)

MW for mobile phones

轻巧 (qīngqiǎo)

light

实用 (shíyòng)

easy to use

耐用 (nàiyòng)

durable

快速 (kuàisù)

fast

美观 (měiguǎn)

beautiful, sleek

功能 (gōngnéng)

function

耳机 (ěrjī)

earphones, headphones

打印机 (dǎyìnjī)

printer

坏 (huài)

broken

中病毒 (zhòng bìngdú)

be infected with a computer virus

修理 (xiūlǐ)

fix, repair

断 (duàn)

disconnect

出问题 (chū wèntí)

a problem occurs

开机 (kāi jī)

turn on (machine)

关机 (guān jī)

turn off (machine)

才 (cái)

only

知道 (zhīdào)

know, learn of

获得 (huòdé)

obtain, get hold of

消息 (xiāoxi)

news, information

新闻 (xīnwén)

news

电视新闻 (diànshì xīnwén)

TV news

电台广播 (diàntái guǎngbō)

radio broadcast

报纸 (bàozhǐ)

newspaper

广告 (guǎnggào)

网上新闻 (wǎngshàng xīnwén)

online news

只要。。。就。。。(zhǐyào...jiù...)

as long as, provided

查 (chá)

check

找 (zhǎo)

find, search

可以 (kěyǐ)

can, may

能 (néng)

can, be able to

首 (shǒu)

MW used for songs

好听 (hǎotīng)

nice to listen to

用 (yòng)

to use

卫生 (wèishēng)

hygiene

习惯 (xíguàn)

habit

肥皂 (féizào)

soap

洗手 (xǐshǒu)

wash hands

沐浴液 (xǐfàyè)

shampoo

洗澡 (xǐtóu)

wash hair

洗头 (yá gāo)

toothpaste

牙膏 (yáshuā)

toothbrush

牙刷 (yáshuā)

toothbrush

牙线 (yáxiàn)

dental floss

清洁牙齿 (qīngjié yáchǐ)

clean teeth

漱口水 (shùkǒushǔi)

mouthwash

漱口 (shùkǒu)

rinse mouth

梳子 (shūzi)

comb

梳头 (shū tóu)

comb hair

毛巾 (máojīn)

towel

擦身体 (cā shēntǐ)

wipe body

面巾纸 (miànjīnzhǐ)

tissue, kleenex

指甲刀 (zhǐjiadāo)

nail clipper

剪指甲 (jiǎn zhǐjia)

cut nails

应该 (yīnggāi)

should, ought to

运动 (yùndòng)

exercise

太 (tài)

too

健身 (jiànshēn)

train the body

早睡早起 (zǎoshuìzǎoqǐ)

go to sleep early, get up early

做体检 (zuò tǐjiǎn)

have a physical check up

将来 (jiānglái)

in the future

想 (xiǎng)

to wish; to want

当 (dāng)

to be, to serve as, to work as

钢琴家 (gāngqínjiā)

pianist

画家 (huàjiā)

artist

作家 (zuòjiā)

writer

教室 (jiàoshī)

teacher

舞蹈家 (wǔdǎojiā)

dancer

歌手 (gēshǒu)

singer

警察 (jǐngchá)

policeman

厨师 (chúshī)

chef

记者 (jìzhě)

journalist

演员 (yǎnyuán)

actor

科学家 (kēxuéjiā)

scientist

天天 (tiāntiān)

every day

每 (měi)

every

转学 (zhuǎnxué)

to transfer to another school

幸运 (xìngyùn)

lucky, luck

开玩笑 (kāi wánxiào)

to play a joke, to joke

研究 (yánjiū)

to research, research

解读 (jièdú)

study at a school on a temporary basis

搬家 (bānjiā)

to move house

一直 (yīzhí)

continuously, always

出生 (chūshēng)

to be born

希望 (xīwàng)

to hope, hope

进步 (jìnbù)

progress, advance

甜言蜜语 (tiányánmìyǔ)

sweet words, to speak sweet words

多么 (duō me)

such, how, what

互相 (hù xiāng)

mutually, each other

选 (xuǎn)

to choose, to select, to elect

班长 (bānzhǎng)

class president

竞选 (jìngxuǎn)

to campaign for, to run for

打交道 (dǎ jiāo dào)

to interact with

为人处事 (wéirénchǔshì)

the way to conduct oneself and deal with others

能干 (néng gàn)

capable, competent

优点 (yōu diǎn)

merit, strong point, advantage

领导 (lǐngdǎo)

to lead, leader, leadership

演讲 (yǎnjiǎng)

speech, lecture, to give a speech

成功 (chénggōng)

success, to succeed

重要 (zhòng yào)

important

努力 (nǔ lì)

hard-working; work hard

只有。。。才。。。(zhǐ yǒu...cái)

only... then...

社区 (shè qū)

community

变得 (biàn dé)

to change into

受 (shòu)

to receive, to endure, to bear

难忘 (nánwàng)

unforgettable

投（票）(tóu (piào))

to cast (a vote)

巴西 (Bā xī)

Brazil

南非 (Nán fēi)

South Africa

雅达利 (Yì dà lì)

Italy

填写 (tiánxiě)

to fill in (a form)

退课 (tuì kè)

to drop a class

加课 (jiākè)

to add a class

表 (biǎo)

form

教育处 (jiàowùchù)

academic affairs office

必修课 (bì xiū kè)

required course

选修课 (xuǎn xiū kè)

elective class

地理 (dì lǐ)

geography

满 (mǎn)

full

讲 (jiǎng)

to say, to tell

环境 (huán jìng)

environment

了解 (liǎo jiě)

to understand, understanding

地区 (dì qū)

area, region

从来 (cóng lái)

always, all along

背书 (bèishū)

to recite a lesson from memory

刚 (gāng)

just, just now, just about to

讨论 (tǎo lùn)

to discuss, discussion

关于 (guān yú)

about, with regard to

讲座 (jiǎngzuò)

lecture

压力 (yā lì)

pressure, stress

越。。。越。。。(yuè...yuè...)

the more, the more

花 (huā)

to spend

不过 (bú guò)

however, but

抱怨 (bào yuàn)

to complain, complaint

认真 (rèn zhēn)

conscientious(ly), seerious(ly)

方法 (fāngfǎ)

method, means, way

一言中的 (yī yán zhòng dì)

right on target, right on the point

话题 (huà tí)

topic

信 (xìn)

to believe

谈 (tán)

to talk, to speak, to discuss

姥爷 (lǎo yé)

maternal grandfather

姥姥 (lǎo lǎo)

maternal grandmother

亲戚 (qīn qi)

relatives

舅舅 (jiùjiù)

uncle (maternal)

阿姨 (ā yí)

aunt (mother's sister); way to address an adult woman

结婚 (jié hūn)

to marry, to get married

周年 (zhōu nián)

anniversary

酒席 (jiǔ xí)

banquet

多数 (duō shù)

majority; most

录像 (lù xiàng)

video, to record on video

合唱团 (hé chàng tuán)

chorus

年龄 (nián líng)

age

谈恋爱 (tán liàn ài)

to date

一心一意 (yī xīn yī yì)

wholeheartedly, devote wholly to

这样 (zhè yàng)

in this way, like this

不得了 (bù dé liǎo)

extremely

热闹 (rè nào)

lively, full of noise and excitement

做客 (zuò kè)

to be a guest, to be a visitor

懂事 (dǒng shì)

sensible, thoughtful (to describe a child)

怪 (pà)

to fear, to worry

放心 (fàngxīn)

feel relieved, rest assured

怕 (pà)

to fear, to worry

管 (guǎn)

to manage, to control, to be in charge of

关灯 (guān dēng)

turn off light

开灯 (kāi dēng)

turn on light

反正 (fǎn zhèng)

anyway, in any case, anyhow

独立 (dú lì)

independent, independence

独生子女 (dú shēng zǐ nǔ(v))

only child

皇帝 (húangdì)

emperor

难道 (nándào)

can it be that... (used in a question for emphasis)

第一名 (dì yī míng)

the first place

严 (yán)

strict, rigorous, stern

全家福 (quán jiā fú)

family photo

床 (chuáng)

bed

意见 (yì jiàn)

opinion, view, idea

零花钱 (líng huā qián)

pocket money, allowance

竞争 (jìng zhēng)

competition, to compete

数 (shǔ)

to count

口 (kǒu)

MW for number of people in a family

安静 (ān jìng)

quiet, peaceful; peacefulness

吵 (chǎo)

noisy

等等 (děng děng)

etc., and so on

虽然 (suī rán)

although, though

追 (zhuī)

to chase after, to catch up with

哭 (kū)

to cry

跨国 (kuà guó)

transnational; multinational

越来越 (yuè lái yuè)

more and more

来自 (lái zì)

to come from

算 (suàn)

to be counted as, to be considered as

移民 (yí mín)

immigrant, immigration, immigrate

外国人 (wài guó rén)

foreigner

祖祖辈辈 (zǔ zǔ bèi bèi)

for generations, from generation to generation

发展 (fā zhǎn)

development, to develop

国外 (guó wài)

abroad, overseas

香肠 (xiāngcháng)

sausage

奶油 (nǎi yóu)

cream

枫糖浆 (fēngtángjiāng)

maple syrup

甜点 (tián diǎn)

dessert

口音 (kǒu yīn)

accent

联合国 (lián hé guó)

United Nations

离婚 (lí hūn)

to divorce

再婚 (zài hūn)

to remarry

继父 (jì fù)

stepfather

继母 (jì mǔ)

stepmother

孙子 (sūn zi)

grandson

孙女 (sūn nǔ(v))

granddaughter

单身 (dān shēn)

unmarried, single

单亲 (dān qīn)

single parent

传统 (chuán tǒng)

traditional, tradition

建立 (jiàn lì)

to establish, to set up

代 (dài)

generation

最近 (zuì jìn)

recent, recently

变化 (biànhuà)

change, to change

年轻 (niánqīng)

young

另外 (lìngwài)

in addition, moreover, besides

青少年 (qīng shào nián)

teenager

时代 (shí dài)

era, time

万无一失 (wàn wú yī shī)

not a chance of an error, perfectly safe

八九不离十 (bā jiǔ bù lí shí)

pretty close, about right

紧 (jǐn)

tight, close

由 (yóu)

夜总会 (yè zǒng huì)

nightclub

白领 (bái lǐng)

white collar (worker)

蓝领 (lán lǐng)

blue collar (worker)

老 (lǎo)

always

来得及 (lái de jí)

there's still time, in time for

来不及 (lái bu jí)

there's not enough time

电子 (diàn zǐ)

electronics

门禁 (mén jìn)

curfew

芭蕾舞 (bā lěi wǔ)

ballet

剧团 (jù tuán)

theatrical group, troupe

剧院 (jù yuàn)

theater, opera house

票价 (piào jià)

ticket price

零用钱 (líng yòng qián)

pocket money

挣 (zhèng)

to earn (money)

要不然 (yào bù rán)

otherwise, or, or else

紧急 (jǐn jí)

urgent, emergently

比如 (bǐ rú)

for example

比方说 (bǐ fāng shuō)

for example

寄 (jì)

to mail

之间 (zhī jiān)

between

乱 (luàn)

recklessly, randomly

记下来 (jì xià lái)

to write it down, to keep a record

剩 (shèng)

to remain, to be left over

月初 (yuè chū)

beginning of the month

月底 (yuè dǐ)

end of the month

月中 (yuè zhōng)

middle of the month

理财 (lǐ cái)

to manage finance, to manage money

旅游车 (lǔ(v) yóu chē)

tour bus

跑车 (pǎo chē)

sports car

机车 (jī chē)

motorcycle, scooter

驾驶 (jià shǐ)

to drive

驾驶着 (jià shǐ zhě)

driver

司机 (sī jī)

driver

驾照 (jià zhào)

driver's license

开车 (kāi chē)

to drive a car

停车 (tíng chē)

to park a car, to stop a car

郊游 (jiāo yóu)

go on an excursion

感觉 (gǎn jué)

to feel, feeling

做梦 (zuò mèng)

to dream

算了 (suàn le)

forget it, leave it at that

培训 (péi xùn)

training, to train

路考 (lù kǎo)

road test, driving test, take a road test

临时 (lín shí)

temporary

正式 (zhèng shì)

formal, official

收 (shōu)

to accept, to admit, to receive

通过 (tōng guò)

to pass, through, by means of

成年人 (chéng nián rén)

adult

急忙 (jí máng)

hastily, in a hurry

兼职 (jiān zhí)

to get a part-time job

全职 (quánzhí)

to get a full-time job

家教 (jiā jiào)

tutor

年纪 (niánjí)

grade, year (in school)

小区 (xiǎo qū)

complex, residential area

想起来 (xiǎng qi lai)

think of, remember, recall

本来 (běn lái)

originally, at first

愿意 (yuàn yì)

to be willing to

招 (zhāo)

to recruit, to enroll

网页 (wǎng yè)

web page

以为 (yǐ wéi)

to assume, to think, to believe

全天 (quán tiān)

all day, full time

灵活 (líng huó)

flexible, agile

影响 (yǐng xiǎng)

influence, to affect

发 (fā)

to distribute, to issue, to give out

运动会 (yùn dòng huì)

sports meet

器材 (qì cái)

equipment

场地 (chǎng dì)

area, space, place

休息室 (xiū xí shì)

lounge, break room

田径 (tián jìng)

track and field

体操 (tǐ cāo)

gymnastics

分 (fēn)

to divide, to separate

注意 (zhǔ yì)

idea

重点 (zhòng diǎn)

emphasis, focal point

丢三落四 (diū sān là sì)

forgetful, miss this or that

力气 (lì qì)

strength

项目 (xiàng mù)

iteam, sport event

排球 (pái qiú)

volleyball

同时 (tóng shí)

at the same time, simultaneously

团体 (tuán tǐ)

group, team

个人 (gè rén)

individual

供应 (gōng yìng)

to supply

新意 (xīn yì)

fresh idea

食品 (shí pǐn)

food, food item

重视 (zhòng shì)

to take something seriously, to value

加上 (jiā shàng)

to add

特点 (tè diǎn)

special feature

气候 (qì hòu)

climate

农业 (nóng yè)

agriculture

举行 (jǔ xíng)

to hold

出产 (chū chǎn)

product, to produce

选举 (xuǎn jǔ)

election, to elect

餐巾纸 (cān jīn zhǐ)

napkin

锅子 (guō zi)

pan, pot

炒菜锅 (chǎo cài guō)

wok, frying pan

蒸笼 (zhēng lóng)

steamer

烤肉 (kǎo ròu)

barbecued meat, roasted meat

烤箱 (kǎo xiāng)

oven

微波炉 (wēi bō lú)

microwave

七嘴八舌 (qī zuǐ bā shé)

all talking at once

校外 (xiào wài)

off campus

考察 (kǎo chá)

investigate, investigation

金融 (jīn róng)

finance, banking

商业 (shāng yè)

commerce, business

世纪 (shì jì)

century

年代 (nián dài)

decade of a century, year, time

造 (zào)

to build

座 (zuò)

MW for buildings and mountains

式 (shì)

style, type

保护 (bǎo hù)

to protect, protection

建筑 (jiàn zhú)

architecture, to build

码头 (mǎ tóu)

dock

纪念馆 (jì niàn guǎn)

memorial museum

工厂 (gōng chǎng)

factory

菜地 (cài dì)

vegetable plot

空气 (kōng qì)

air

公寓 (gōng yù)

apartment

别墅 (bié shù)

villa, single family house

面包车 (miàn bāo chē)

van

所有 (suǒ yǒu)

(including) all

开放 (kāi fàng)

open, open-minded, to open

班级 (bān jí)

class

听取 (tīngqǔ)

listen to

接待 (jiē dài)

reception, to receive

自愿 (zì yuàn)

to volunteer

作文 (zuò wén)

composition

看法 (kàn fǎ)

opinion, idea

实验 (shí yàn)

experiment, to experiment

展览 (zhǎn lǎn)

to exhibit, exhibition

论文 (lùn wén)

research paper, thesis

教案 (jiào àn)

lesson plan

阅览室 (yuè lǎn shì)

reading room

讲解 (jiǎng jiě)

to explain, to interpret

座谈 (zuò tán)

to discuss freely

座谈会 (zuò tán huì)

open discussion

客车 (kè chē)

charter/coach bus

一下 (yǐ xià)

below, under

以上 (yǐ shàng)

above, over

行程 (xíng chéng)

itinerary

夜市 (yè shì)

night market

根据 (gēn jù)

according to, on the basis of

背包 (bēi bāo)

backpack

笔记本 (bǐ jì běn)

notebook

啊感想 (lā gān xiāng)

wheel luggage

球鞋 (qiú xié)

sports shoes

皮鞋 (pí xié)

leather shoes

拖鞋 (tuō xié)

slippers

一次性 (yí cì xìng)

disposable

环保 (huán bǎo)

environmental protection