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点滴

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diǎndī* {F}

n. ①droplet ②a bit; a crumb ③〈med.〉 intravenous drip
3 [gr:F] average occurrences per million characters of text

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启示

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qǐshì {D}

v./n. enlighten; inspire | Tā de jīngyàn gẹ̌i wǒ hěn dà qǐshì. 他的经验给我很大启示。 His experiences greatly inspired me. ◆n. 〈rel.〉 apocalypse

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爽快

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shuǎngkuai {D}

s.v. ①refreshed; comfortable ②frank; straightforward; outright | ²Tā shuōhuà shuǎngkuai. 她说话爽快。 She speaks frankly. ◆adv. with alacrity; readily

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嚷

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[rǎng] - shout, yell

[rāng] - 嚷嚷 rāngrang shout

嚷¹rǎng {E} v. ①shout ②make noise
嚷rāng {B} b.f. 嚷嚷 rāngrang

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拿手

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náshǒu {E} s.v.

①adept; expert; good at | Tā ³huà yóuhuà hěn náshǒu. 他画油画很拿手。 He’s really good at oil painting. ②confident (in) ◆n. one’s special skill/ability/etc. | Nèige fànguǎn de shīfu yǒu shénme náshǒu hǎo cài? 那个饭馆的师傅有什么拿手好菜? What is the specialty of the chef at that restaurant?

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佳肴

[-餚]

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jiāyáo n. good/choice food; delicacies M:fèn 份

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异常

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adv. extremely, particularly

unusual; extraordinary; abnormal ◆adv. extremely; particularly; exceedingly
25.5 [XHPC:46] average occurrences per million characters of text

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勤劳

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qínláo

adj. diligent, industrious
s. v. industrious; hardworking | Zhōnghuá mínzú shì ge qínláo de mínzú. 中华民族是个勤劳的民族。 The Chinese are a hardworking people.

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绅士

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n. Gentlemen

shēnshì {D} n. gentlemen; gentry M:²wèi

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风度

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n. demeanor, manner

fēngdù* {D} n. demeanor; bearing | Tā hěn yǒu fēngdù. 他很有风度。 He carries himself well.
2.8 [XHPC:5] average occurrences per million characters of text

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十足

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adj. full, sheer

shízú* {D} v.p. 100 percent; out-and-out; downright | Quánbān nánshēng gègè shì shízú de lánqiú mí. 全班男生个个是十足的篮球迷。 All the boys of the class are diehard basketball fans.

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督促

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v. to supervise and urge

dūcù {D} v. supervise and urge

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打架

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v. to fight, to come to blow

dǎjià {C} v.o. fight; scuffle; come to blows | Bụ̀yào gēn tóngxué dǎjià. 不要跟同学打架。 Don’t fight with your schoolmates.
13.3 [XHPC:24] average occurrences per million characters of text

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别扭

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adj. hard to get along with, on bad terms.

bièniu {D} s.v. ①awkward; difficult; not to one’s liking ②exasperated; vexed; frustrated ③hard to please; difficult to deal with; perverse; quarrelsome | Nǐ zhège rén zhēn bièniu. 你这个人真别扭。 You’re so difficult to please/deal with. ④can’t see eye to eye | Tāmen cháng nào bièniu. 他们常闹别扭。 They’re often at odds.

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融洽

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adj. getting along well, on friendly terms

róngqià {D} s.v. with mutual understanding; on friendly/good terms | Tāmen zài róngqià de qìfēn zhōng jìnxíngle huìtán. 他们在融洽的气氛中进行了会谈。 They had a discussion in a very friendly atmosphere.

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亲密

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adj. close, intimate

qīnmì* {D} s.v. close; intimate | Tā shì wǒ qīnmì de péngyou. 他是我亲密的朋友。 He’s my close friend.
8.9 [XHPC:16] average occurrences per million characters of text

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忽略

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v. to ignore, to neglect

hūlüè {D} v. neglect; overlook; lose sight of

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嫉妒

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v. to envy, to be jealous

jídù {D} v. ①be jealous of; envy ②hate
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

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滔滔不绝

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滔滔不绝[—絕] tāotāobùjué {D} f.e. talk on and on ◆n. glibness
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

[talk forty to the dozen;never weary or saying;keep on talking] 比喻像流水一样连续不断

只听隔墙的楼梯蹬得腾腾地响,打着骂人调子的日本话滔滔不绝。——叶圣陶《四三集》

两线珍珠一般大的眼泪,便滔滔不绝地滚出来了!——叶紫《山村一夜》

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嘲笑

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嘲笑 cháoxiào {D} v. ridicule; deride; laugh at | Dàjiā dōu cháoxiào tā dạ̌nxiǎo. 大家都嘲笑他胆小。 Everyone laughed at his cowardice.
15.5 [XHPC:28] average occurrences per million characters of text

嘲笑cháo xiào

嘲谑讥笑。

《红楼梦．第七回》：「那尤氏一见了凤姐，必先嘲笑一阵。」《文明小史．第四八回》：「大家见了劳航芥，都嘲笑他那根假辫子。」近讽刺,讥讽,讥笑,讥刺,嗤笑,嘲讽,嘲弄反同情

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讨好

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讨好[討-] tạ̌ohǎo(r) {E} v.o./v. ①toady to ②have one’s labor rewarded | Bié gàn fèilì bù tạ̌ohǎo(r) de shì(r). 别干费力不讨好的事(儿)。 Don’t undertake a thankless task.
1.7 [XHPC:3] average occurrences per million characters of text

迎合人意，以博得他人欢心。《初刻拍案惊奇．卷一八》：「又时时送长送短到小娘子处讨好，小娘子也有时回敬几件知趣的东西，彼此致意。」《文明小史．第三一回》：「我看这样做下去，是决计不讨好的，总要大大的改良才是。」

近巴结,逢迎,奉承,奉迎,趋奉,市欢,凑趣

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郑重

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郑重[鄭-] ¹zhèngzhòng* {D} s.v. serious; earnest | Wǒ zhèngzhòng de xuānbù tuìchū zǔzhī. 我郑重地宣布退出组织。 I formally declared that I was quitting the organization.
8.9 [XHPC:16] average occurrences per million characters of text

慎重，谨慎小心。《红楼梦．第一九回》：「黛玉见他说的郑重，且又正言厉色，只当是真事。」《文明小史．第二三回》：「洋人去后，万帅回辕，见制军待洋人那般郑重， 自己也就收拾一间西式屋子出来。」

隆重

殷勤。
唐．白居易〈庾顺之以紫霞绮远赠以诗答之〉诗：「千里故人心郑重，一端香绮紫氛氲。」唐．李商隐〈无题〉诗：「锦长书郑重，眉细恨分明。」

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当面

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当面[當-] dāngmiàn(r) {C} adv. face to face; in one’s presence; openly | Shìqing zuìhǎo dāngmiàn(r) shuōqīng. 事情最好当面说清。 It’s better to explain everything face to face.
12.2 [XHPC:22] average occurrences per million characters of text

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人家

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人家 rénjia {C} pr. ①sb. else | Bié dòng rénjia de dōngxi. 别动人家的东西。 Don’t touch other people’s things. ②I (used by females) ③fiancé’s family | Tā yǐjing ²yǒule rénjia le. 她已经有了人家了。 She’s engaged to be married. See also rénjiā
人家 rénjiā(r)* {B} n. ①dwelling; household ②family ③sb. else’s house See also rénjia

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附和

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附和 ²fùhè {D} v. echo; chime in with | Tā jiù huì yị̄wèi fùhè shàngsi. 他就会一味附和上司。 He only knows how to chime in with his boss.
5.0 [XHPC:9] average occurrences per million characters of text

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大伙儿

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大伙儿[–兒] ¹dàhuǒr* {B} n. 〈coll.〉 us; we; we all; everyone | Dàhuǒr dōu zhīchí tā. 大伙儿都支持他。 We all support him.
58.1 [XHPC:105(大伙儿)] average occurrences per million characters of text

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和睦

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和睦 hémù {D} n./s.v. harmony; amity
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

彼此相处亲爱和善

近义词 和好,亲善

反义词 不和,抗争,争执,争吵

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宽容

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宽容[寬-] kuānróng {E} s.v. tolerant; lenient | Tā duì biéren hěn kuānróng. 他对别人很宽容。 He’s tolerant toward others. ◆v. pardon
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

1。 宽大容忍

2.。 宽恕

近义词 优容

反义词 偏狭,苛刻,严厉,严格

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疑惑

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疑惑 ¹yíhuò* {D} n./v. ①be perplexed/uncertain ②doubt | Tā yī̠ liǎn de yíhuò. 他一脸的疑惑。 He looks uncertain. ③suspect
6.6 [XHPC:12] average occurrences per million characters of text

疑惑 yíhuò

(1) [puzzle]∶迷惑,不理解

面有疑惑

(2) [feel uncertain;be not convinced]∶怀疑,不相信
(3) [unpeaceful]∶疑虑不安,犹豫不定

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反问

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反问[-問] fǎnwèn* {C} v. ask (a question) in reply | Lǎoshī fǎnwèn ²dào: “Nǐ shuō ne?” 老师反问道: “你说呢?” “What do you think?” asked the teacher in return. ◆n. rhetorical/negative question

◎ 反问 fǎnwèn

(1) [ask in reply;counter with a question]∶反过来问提问的人
(2) [rhetorical question]∶用疑问语气表达与字面相反的意思

他用反问语气答道:为什么不?

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瞬间

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瞬间[-間] shùnjiān {E} adv. in a twinkling
2.8 [XHPC:5] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 瞬间 shùnjiān

[in a twinkling;split-second] 一眨眼的工夫,转瞬之间

船行如箭,瞬间来到近旁

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鸦雀无声

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鸦雀无声[鴉-無聲] yāquèwúshēng {E} f.e. silence reigns | Jiàoshì li yāquèwúshēng. 教室里鸦雀无声。 Silence reigns in the classroom.
1.7 [XHPC:3] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 鸦雀无声 yāquè-wúshēng

[silence reigns and not a crow or sparrow can be heard] 安静,无一点声息

里面依然鸦雀无声

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启蒙

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启蒙[啟-] ¹qǐméng* {E} v.o. ①instruct the young; initiate ②enlighten; free sb. from prejudice/superstition ◆n. primer
5.0 [XHPC:9] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 启蒙 qǐméng

(1) [impart rudimentary knowledge to beginners;initiate]∶传授基础知识或入门知识

启蒙工作

(2) [instruct very young]∶教小孩(如幼儿园和初级小学)

启蒙教育

(3) [enlighten]∶开导蒙昧,使之明白事理

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任

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247 任 [rèn] appoint; no matter; 任务 task; 任何 any [Rén] (surname)
任²rèn {C} v. ①serve in a position ②appoint to a position ③allow ◆n. official post ◆m. term of office | Měiguó zọ̌ngtǒng yī̠ rèn sì nián. 美国总统一任四年。 One term of office for an American President is four years. ◆conj. no matter (what/how) | Rèn tā zěnme shuō, wǒ dōu bụ̀ xìn. 任他怎么说, 我都不信。 I don’t believe him no matter what he says. ◆b.f. ①trust 信任 xìnrèn ②any 任何 rènhé
任Rén {E} n. Surname

基本字义

● 任

rèn ㄖㄣˋ

  1. 相信，信赖：信～。
  2. 使用，给予职务：～命。～人唯贤。
  3. 负担，担当：担～。～课。
  4. 职务：就～。到～。～重道远。
  5. 由着，听凭：～凭。～性。～意。～从。～随。听～。放～自流。听之～之。
  6. 不论，无论：～何。～人皆知。

其它字义

● 任

rén ㄖㄣˊ

  1. 中国古代女子爵位名。
  2. 中国古代南方的一种民族乐曲。
  3. 姓。

英语 trust to, re

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反驳

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v. to refute, to retort

反驳[-駁] fǎnbó* {D} v. refute; retort; negate | fǎnbó zhè piān wénzhāng de lùndiǎn 反驳这篇文章的论点 to refute the thesis of this article
7.2 [XHPC:13] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 反驳 fǎnbó

[retort;rebute;confute;disprove] 提出反对的理由辩驳

他反驳那种认为意大利人不是好战士的传说

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意识

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v. to realize, to be aware

意识[-識] yìshi* {C} n. consciousness; mentality See also yìshi dào
89.1 [XHPC:161] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 意识 yìshi

(1) [consciousness]∶人的头脑对于客观物质世界的反映,是感觉、思维等各种心理过程的总和
(2) [be conscious of;awake to;realize]∶觉察;发现

她不高兴啦,我并没意识到

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实行

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v. to practice, to implement

实行[實-] ¹shíxíng* {B} v. put into practice/effect; practice; implement | Míngnián kāishǐ shíxíng xiàshízhì. 明年开始实行夏时制。 Daylight saving time will be implemented next year.
106.8 [XHPC:193] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 实行 shíxíng

[practice;practise] 实际施行

我们的特别奖励规则却是要立刻实行。——茅盾《子夜》

—————–国语辞典实行shí xíng ㄕˊ ㄒㄧㄥˊ

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严厉

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adj stern, severe

严厉[嚴厲] ¹yánlì* {C} s.v. stern; severe | Wǒ fùqin kàn shàngqu hěn yánlì. 我父亲看上去很严厉。 My father looks stern.
15.5 [XHPC:28] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 严厉 yánlì

[stern;severe] 严肃而厉害;不宽容

严厉的态度

严厉的答复

一副严厉而近于凶暴的面孔

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约束

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v. to keep within bounds, to restrain

约束[約-] ¹yuēshù {D} n./v. ①control; restrain; bind; dominate | Tā zhège rén shì yuēshù bụ̀zhù de. 他这个人是约束不住的。 There’s no holding him. ②〈lg.〉 dominate
5.0 [XHPC:9] average occurrences per million characters of text

◎ 约束 yuēshù

(1) [bind;commit] 束缠
(2) [check;restrain;control;restrict] 限制管束使不超越范围

他约束自己不向父亲求援

(3) [oath (treaty) of alliance] 盟约,规约

坚明约束。——《战国策·燕策》

遵上之约束。——清· 洪亮吉《治平篇》

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和蔼

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hé’ǎi

adj kindly, amiable

和蔼的笑容 amiable smile
10.5 [XHPC:19] average occurrences per million characters of text

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和气

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adj gentle, kindly

héqi* {D} s.v. kind; polite; amiable ◆n. harmony; friendship

Bié shāngle héqi. 别伤了和气。 Don’t hurt our friendship. M:tuán 团

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目光

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mùguāng

n. expression in one’s eyes

{C} n. ①sight; vision; view ②gaze; look ③perspicacity; shrewdness
34.3 [XHPC:62] average occurrences per million characters of text

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慈祥

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adj. of an elder - kindly, affable

cíxiáng* {D} s.v. kind
11.1 [XHPC:20] average occurrences per million characters of text

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跨

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跨 [kuà] step, stride; straddle; go beyond

v。 to step, to stride

跨¹kuà* {B} v. ①step; stride ②straddle ③cut across; go beyond

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自主

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v. to decide for oneself, to be one’s master

zìzhǔ* {C} v. be one’s own master; take the initiative | hūnyīn zìzhǔ 婚姻自主 marry sb. of one’s own choice
11.1 [XHPC:20] average occurrences per million characters of text

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甭

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adv. don’t, needn’t

甭 [béng] (abbr. 不用 búyòng) (=甮) there’s no need to
甭béng* {C} aux. 〈topo.〉 don’t; needn’t (contraction of bụ̀yòng) | Jìrán huì qǔxiāo le, nǐ jiù béng lái le. 既然会取消了, 你就甭来了。 Since the meeting has been canceled, you needn’t come.

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v. to break away from, to separate oneself from

脱离[脫離] tuōlí* {B} v. separate oneself from; be away from; be out of | Bìngrén tuōlíle wēixiǎn. 病人脱离了危险。 The patient is now out of danger.

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v. to entice, to tempt

诱惑[誘-] yòuhuò {D} v. ①tempt; seduce; lure | Rúguǒ yǒurén yòng jīnqián yòuhuò nǐ, nǐ néng dǐzhì ma? 如果有人用金钱诱惑你, 你能抵制吗? Can you resist it if someone tries to seduce you with money? ②attract; allure

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无比

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v. to be incomparable, to be unparalleled

无比[無-] ¹wúbǐ {C} v.p. unparalleled; matchless | Kǎoshangle dàxué, ²tā ²xīnli wúbǐ zìháo. 考上了大学, 她心里无比自豪。 She’s very proud of passing the university entrance examination.

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向往

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v. to yearn for, to look forward to

向往 xiàngwǎng* {D} v. ①yearn for; look forward to | Wǒmen dōu xiàngwǎng xìngfú de shēnghuó. 我们都向往幸福的生活。 We all long for a happy life. ②admire and try to imitate

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孤独

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adj. lonely, solitary

孤独[-獨] ¹gūdú* {D} s.v. lonely; solitary; lonesome; single; reclusive | Wọ̌ yǒushí juéde hěn gūdú. 我有时觉得很孤独。 I sometimes feel lonely.
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哭鼻子

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to cry, to weep

kū bízi {E} v.o. 〈coll.〉 cry; wail; whimper
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片刻

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n. short while, moment

piànkè* {D} n. a short while; a moment
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步伐

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n. step, place

bùfá {D} n. step; pace
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包围

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v. to surround, to encircle

包围[-圍] bāowéi* {C} v. surround; encircle ◆n. encirclement | chōngchū bāowéi 冲出包围 break through the encirclement
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恨不得

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v. to be anxious to, to be dying or itching to

恨不得 hènbude {C} r.v. very anxious to; itch to | Wǒ hènbude mǎshàng jiù zǒu. 我恨不得马上就走。 I wish to go immediately.
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跟前

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n. in front of, close to

跟前 gēnqián* {B} p.w. (place word/locative word) ①in front of; before ②close to; nearby | Tā jiù zhù zài gēnqián. 她就住在跟前。 She lives nearby. ③the time just before See also gēnqian
跟前 gēnqian p.w. ①living with one | Tā gēnqian yǒu ge nǚ’ér. 她跟前有个女儿。 She has a daughter living with her. ②nearby See also gēnqián

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团圆

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n. reunite

团圆[團圓] ²tuányuán {D} n./v. reunion | Wǒmen bùjiǔ jiù huì tuányuán de. 我们不久就会团圆的。 We will have a reunion soon. ◆v.p. round
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近来

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n. recently, lately

近来[-來] jìnlái* {B} adv. recently; lately; of late | Nǐ jìnlái shēntị̌ hǎo ma? 你近来身体好吗? How’s your health lately?
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酝酿

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yùnniàng {D} v. ①brew; ferment (lit./fig.) ②have a look at/into | Qǐng dàjiā xiān yùnniàng yị̄xià zhège tí’àn. 请大家先酝酿一下这个提案。 Please have a look at the proposal first. ③make preparations; get ready
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刹那

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chànà {D} n. instant; split second
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反常

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fǎncháng* {D} s.v. unusual; abnormal; perverse; anomalous | Jīntiān lěng de fǎncháng. 今天冷得反常。 It’s unusually cold today.
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埋怨

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mányuàn* {D} v./n. blame; complain; grumble | Bié hùxiāng mányuàn le! 别互相埋怨了! Stop your mutual recriminations! See also máiyuàn
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体谅

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to show understanding and sympathy

tǐliàng* {D} v. ①make allowances for ②be considerate of | ²Tā nénggòu tǐliàng biéren. 她能够体谅别人。 She is considerate of others.

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无精打采

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listless, in low spirits

wújīngdạ̌cǎi {E} f.e. listless; depressed
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规划

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v. to plan

guīhuà* {C} v. program; plan | Wǒmen yào yǒu yị̄ ge zọ̌ngtǐ chéngshì guīhuà. 我们要有一个总体城市规划。 We should have an overall city plan.
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熬

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v. to endure, to hold out

熬 [áo] boil, stew; endure [āo] boil, cook in water
熬¹áo {C} v. ①boil; stew | Yòng wénhuǒ áo shí fēnzhōng. 用文火熬十分钟。 Boil ten minutes over low heat. ②decoct ③endure; hold out | Kǔ rìzi zǒngsuàn áo dàotóur le. 苦日子总算熬到头儿了。 I finally made it through the hard days. ④stay up late or the whole night
熬²āo {E} v. cook in water; boil

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漫长

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adj. very long, endless

màncháng* {C} s.v. very long; endless
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寂静

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adj. quiet, silent

jìjìng {D} s.v. quiet; still; tranquil; calm | Gēshēng dǎpòle yèwǎn xiàoyuán de jìjìng. 歌声打破了夜晚校园的寂静。 Songs broke the silence of the campus at night.
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稿件

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n. manuscript, contribution

gǎojiàn {D} n. manuscript; contribution M:fèn/piān 份/篇
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难得

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nándé* {C} s.v. ①hard to come by; rare | Tā zhēnshi nándé de yǎnyuán. 他真是难得的演员。 He’s an exceptionally gifted actor. ②fortunate; lucky ◆adv. ①seldom; rarely | Nǐ nándé lái, duō ²zuò yị̄huìr ba. 你难得来, 多坐一会儿吧。 You rarely come, so please sit a while longer. ②fortunately; luckily

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心疼

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xīnténg {D} s.v./v. ①love dearly | Fùmǔ dōu xīnténg zìjǐ de háizi. 父母都心疼自己的孩子。 All mothers and fathers dearly love their children. ②feel sorry; be distressed

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掩饰

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yǎnshì* {D} v. cover up; gloss over | Tā jílì yǎnshì zìjǐ de wúzhī. 他极力掩饰自己的无知。 He tried hard to cover up his ignorance.
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隐瞒

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yǐnmán* {D} v. conceal; hide | Tā xiàng fùmǔ yǐnmánle zhēnxiàng. 他向父母隐瞒了真相。 He concealed the truth from his parents.
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唠叨

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láodao* {E} v. 〈coll.〉 ①chatter; be garrulous ②nag | Bụ̀yào zhěngtiān láodao. 不要整天唠叨。 Don’t be nagging all the time.
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吃苦

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chīkǔ {C} v.o. bear hardship
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欣慰

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xīnwèi {E} s.v. be gratified
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本事

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běnshi {B} n. skill; ability; capacity See also ²běnshì
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皱纹

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zhòuwén(r) {C} n. wrinkles; lines | Liǎn shang qǐle zhòuwén(r). 脸上起了皱纹。 Wrinkles have appeared in the face.
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顿时

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dùnshí* {C} adv. immediately; at once
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不由得

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bùyóude {C} v.p. can’t help | Dàjiā dōu zhème shuō, bùyóude nǐ bụ̀ xìn. 大家都这么说, 不由得你不信。 Everybody says so, you just have to believe it.

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热泪盈眶

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rèlèiyíngkuàng {D} f.e. tearful; eyes moistening | Wǒmen gǎndòng de rèlèiyíngkuàng. 我们感动得热泪盈眶。 We were moved to tears.

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掰

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[bāi] break off with fingers and thumb; 掰腕子 arm wrestling
掰bāi {D} v. ①nip off with fingers and thumb ②work the fingers | bāizhe shọ̌uzhǐ suàn 掰着手指算 count on one’s fingers ③force apart with the hands ④〈coll.〉 sever (the relationship with); break up (with) | Gēn tā bāi! 跟他掰! Break up with him!

Break off some bread

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鞠躬

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¹jūgōng* {D} v./n. bow (to sb.) | Xiàng yéye jūgōng. 向爷爷鞠躬。 Bow to grandpa. ◆adv. 〈wr.〉 discreetly
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搀

(F攙)

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搀[攙]²chān {D} v. help by the arm; support sb. with one’s hand

掺/搀[摻/攙]/¹chān {D} v. mix | Niúnǎi li chānle hěn duō shuǐ. 牛奶里掺了很多水。 The milk is mixed with a lot of water.

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扛

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[káng] carry on the shoulder [gāng] lift with both hands
扛káng {B} v. ①carry on one’s shoulders ②〈coll.〉 stand; bear; tolerate
扛¹⁰gāng b.f. lift (a heavy object) 扛重机 gāngzhòngjī

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飞翔

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fēixiáng* {D} v. circle in the air; hover
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啃

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啃 [kěn] gnaw, nibble
啃²kěn {D} v. ①gnaw; nibble ②〈slang〉 kiss

to bite into an apple for example

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搅拌

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jiǎobàn* {D} v. stir; agitate; mix | Shǐyòng qián, xiān jiǎobàn yị̄xià. 使用前, 先搅拌一下。 Stir before using.
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挎

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挎 [kuà] carry on arm or over shoulder; 挎包 kuàbāo satchel
挎²kuà {D} v. carry on the arm, over the shoulder, or at the side

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敬礼

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jìnglǐ {B} v.o. ①salute; give a salute ②extend one’s greetings ③〈court.〉 respectfully yours (letter closure) ④present; gift ⑤religious cult

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晾

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[liàng] dry in air or sun
晾⁴liàng {D} v. ①dry in the air/sun; air; sun | Bǎ ²shī yīfu liàng chūqu. 把湿衣服晾出去。 Take out the wet clothes to dry in the air. ②〈coll.〉 snub; ignore

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月饼

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moon cake

yuèbǐng* {E} n. moon cake M:²kuài/⁴hé 块/盒
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清晨

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qīngchén {C} n. early morning | Qīngchén kōngqì xīnxiān. 清晨空气新鲜。 The air is fresh in the early morning.
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迎面

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yíngmiàn* {D} v.o. head-on; face-to-face | Yíngmiàn guòlai yị̄ ge jǐngchá. 迎面过来一个警察。 A policeman came from the opposite direction.

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模样[-樣]

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múyàng(r)* {B} n. ①appearance; looks | Nǐ yéye shì shénme múyàng(r)? 你爷爷是什么模样? What did your granddad look like? ②matrix; mold ◆adv. approximately; about; around | Tā yọ̌u wǔshí suì múyàng(r). 他有五十岁模样。 He’s around fifty.

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打量

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dǎliang {C} v. ①measure with the eye; estimate; size up | Wǒ shàng-xià dǎliangzhe nàge rén. 我上下打量着那个人。 I was sizing him up. ②think ③suppose; reckon
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番

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番²fān {C} m. kind ◆v.m. (for times/occurrences) | Gǎnxiè nǐ de yī̠ fān hǎoxīn. 感谢你的一番好心。 Thank you for your kindness.

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搓

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[cuō] 搓弄 rub with hands; 捻搓 twist
搓¹cuō {C} v. rub with the hand

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迟疑[遲-]

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chíyí* {D} v. hesitate
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拜托/讬[–/託]

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bàituō {E} v. 〈court.〉 request sb. to do sth. ◆f.e. 〈TW〉 ①Please! ②Give me a break!
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饱经沧桑[飽經滄-]

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bǎojīngcāngsāng {E} f.e. have experienced many vicissitudes of life
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流露

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liúlù {D} v. betray/reveal unintentionally | Tā liúlù chū yī̠ sī gāngà shénqíng. 他流露出一丝尴尬神情。 He revealed a bit of embarrassment.
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朴实[樸實]

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pǔshí* {D} s.v. ①simple; plain ②sincere and honest; guileless
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过于[過於]

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guòyú* {D} v.p. too; excessively | Tā guòyú zìxìn. 他过于自信。 He’s overconfident. ◆v. exceed
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操劳[-勞]

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cāoláo {D} v. ①work hard | Fùqin cāoláole yị̄bèizi. 父亲操劳了一辈子。 My father worked hard all his life. ②take care | Zhèi jiàn shìr qǐng nín duō cāoláo. 这件事儿请您多操劳。 Please take care of this matter. ③look after
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胡须[鬍鬚]

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húxū* {E} n. beard; moustache; whiskers M:bǎ/²gēn 把/根
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起码[-碼]

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qị̌mǎ* {D} s.v. rudimentary; minimum; elementary | Zhè shì qị̌mǎ de yāoqiú. 这是起码的要求。 This is the minimum requirement. ◆adv. at least | Qị̌mǎ yǒu sān ge xuésheng bù jígé. 起码有三个学生不及格。 There are at least three students who failed the exam.
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口音

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kǒuyin* {E} n. ①voice ②local/regional accent ③oral speech sounds
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乡镇[鄉鎮]

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xiāng-zhèn {E} n. ①village and town ②small town
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原先

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yuánxiān* {C} n. originally; at first ◆attr. former; original | Yuánxiān zhèlǐ zhị̌yǒu yị̄ ge xiǎo shāngdiàn. 原先这里只有一个小商店。 In the past, there was only one small shop here.
10.5 [XHPC:19] average occurrences per million characters of text

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裁缝[-縫]

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cáifeng* {C} n. tailor; dressmaker M:²wèi 位 See also cáiféng
18 [gr:C] average occurrences per million characters of text

113
Q

港口

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gạ̌ngkǒu* {C} p.w. port; harbor M:ge/⁴zuò 个/座
6.6 [XHPC:12] average occurrences per million characters of text

114
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斯文

A

sīwen* {D} s.v. refined; gentle; genteel | Tā kàn shàngqu hěn sīwen. 他看上去很斯文。 He looks very refined. See also sīwén
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

115
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心眼儿[–兒]

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xīnyǎnr {D} n. ①heart; mind ②intention | Tā duì nǐ méi ān hǎo xīnyǎnr. 他对你没安好心眼儿。 He didn’t have good intentions toward you. ③intelligence; cleverness | Tā méi xīnyǎnr. 他没心眼儿。 He’s not a complicated person. ④unfounded misgivings ⑤tolerance

116
Q

信誉[-譽]

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¹xìnyù* {D} n. prestige; credit; reputation
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

117
Q

欺骗[-騙]

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¹qīpiàn {B} v. cheat; dupe | Tā qīpiànle wǒ. 他欺骗了我。 He cheated me.
13.3 [XHPC:24] average occurrences per million characters of text

118
Q

学位[學-]

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¹xuéwèi {C} n. academic degree; degree | ²Tā yǒu bóshì xuéwèi. 她有博士学位。 She has a doctorate.
2.2 [XHPC:4] average occurrences per million characters of text

119
Q

一流

A

yīliú* {E} attr. ①first-class; first-rate; top-grade | Zhèlǐ de fúwù shì yīliú de. 这里的服务是一流的。 The service here is first-class. ②the same kind; of the same kind
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

120
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主管

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zhụ̌guǎn* {D} v. be responsible for; be in charge of | Wǒ zhụ̌guǎn shēngchǎn. 我主管生产。 I’m in charge of production. ◆n. person in charge; boss; chief | ²Tā shì wǒmen de zhụ̌guǎn. 她是我们的主管。 She’s our chief. M:²wèi 位
4.4 [XHPC:8] average occurrences per million characters of text

121
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助手

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²zhùshǒu {C} n. assistant; aide M:míng 名
12.7 [XHPC:23] average occurrences per million characters of text

122
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骨干[-幹]

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gǔgàn {C} n. ①backbone; mainstay
15.5 [XHPC:28] average occurrences per million characters of text

123
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小心翼翼

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xiǎoxīnyìyì {D} f.e. with great care; cautiously
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

124
Q

喜悦[-悅]

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¹xǐyuè* {C} s.v. happy; joyous
12.7 [XHPC:23] average occurrences per million characters of text

125
Q

拨(F撥)

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[bō] poke, turn, stir; 拨钟 set a clock; 拨电话 dial a phone
拨[撥]²bō {C} v. ①move with a hand/foot/stick/etc.; turn; stir; poke | bō biǎo 拨表 set a clock | bō diànhuà 拨电话 dial a telephone | Xiān bō líng, zài bō hàomǎr. 先拨零, 再拨号码儿。 First dial zero, then the number. ②allocate | bō zījīn 拨资金 allocate funds ◆m. (for groups of people) | Wǒmen fēn jǐ bō zǒu. 我们分几拨走。 Let’s divide into several groups and go.

126
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仍旧[-舊]

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réngjiù {C} adv. still; as before | Zhè tiáo ²jiē réngjiù shì lǎo yàngzi. 这条街仍旧是老样子。 This street still looks the same. ◆v.p. remain the same
28.8 [XHPC:52] average occurrences per million characters of text

127
Q

隐约[隱約]

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yǐnyuē {C} v.p. indistinct; faint | Wǒ yǐnyuē tīngjiàn yǒu yīnyuè shēng. 我隐约听见有音乐声。 I faintly hear the sound of music.
14.9 [XHPC:27] average occurrences per million characters of text

128
Q

浑身[渾-]

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húnshēn {C} n. from head to foot; all over
49.2 [XHPC:89] average occurrences per million characters of text

129
Q

馅儿[餡兒]

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xiànr* {D} n. stuffing; filling (of food)
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

130
Q

灿烂[燦爛]

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¹cànlàn {C} s.v. magnificent; splendid; resplendent
20.5 [XHPC:37] average occurrences per million characters of text

131
Q

惦记[-記]

A

¹diànjì {C} v. remember with concern; worry about | Wǒ yī̠zhí diànjìzhe nǐ de shēntǐ. 我一直惦记着你的身体。 I’m constantly concerned about your health.
6.1 [XHPC:11] average occurrences per million characters of text

132
Q

丢人[丟-]

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diūrén {D} v.o. lose face ◆s.v. disgraceful | Táoxué zhēn diūrén. 逃学真丢人。 Playing truant is disgraceful indeed.
6.1 [XHPC:11] average occurrences per million characters of text

133
Q

炫耀

A

¹xuànyào* {E} v. show off; flaunt | Tā xǐhuan xuànyào tā de cáifù. 他喜欢炫耀他的财富。 He likes to flaunt his wealth. ◆v.p. bright; brilliant
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

134
Q

面子

A

miànzi* {D} n. ①outer part; outside; face ②reputation; prestige; face | Tā xiǎng tōngguò zhè ²jiàn ²shì wǎnhuí miànzi. 他想通过这件事挽回面子。 He wants to save his reputation through this matter. ③feelings; sensibilities ④〈coll.〉 powder
11.1 [XHPC:20] average occurrences per million characters of text

135
Q

辜/孤负[-/-負]

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gūfù {C} v. let down; fail to live up to; disappoint; be unworthy of | Bụ̀yào gūfù fùmǔ de qīwàng. 不要辜负父母的期望。 Don’t let the parents down.
5.0 [XHPC:9] average occurrences per million characters of text

136
Q

期望

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qīwàng* {D} v. expect/hope earnestly | Fùmǔ duì wǒ qīwàng hěn gāo. 父母对我期望很高。 My parents place high hopes on me. ◆n. expectation; hope
10.0 [XHPC:18] average occurrences per million characters of text

137
Q

留恋[-戀]

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liúliàn {D} v. ①be reluctant to leave (sb./place) ②recall with nostalgia | Wǒ liúliàn zhège měilì de dạ̌oyǔ. 我留恋这个美丽的岛屿。 I miss this beautiful island.
6.1 [XHPC:11] average occurrences per million characters of text

138
Q

开朗[開-]

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kāilǎng {D} s.v. ①open and clear ②sanguine; optimistic | Tā xìnggé kāilǎng. 他性格开朗。 He’s a happy person. ③broad-minded and outspoken ◆v. clear up (of weather)
7.2 [XHPC:13] average occurrences per million characters of text

139
Q

闲话[閑/閒話]

A

xiánhuà {C} n. ①digression ②gossip | ²Tā xǐhuan shuō biéren de xiánhuà. 她喜欢说别人的闲话。 She likes gossiping about people. ③complaint
12.7 [XHPC:23] average occurrences per million characters of text

140
Q

风趣[風-]

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fēngqù {D} n. humor; wit ◆s.v. interesting; funny; humorous | shuōhuà fēngqù 说话风趣 talk wittily
6.1 [XHPC:11] average occurrences per million characters of text

141
Q

恩怨

A

ēnyuàn {E} n. ①feeling of gratitude or enmity | Bụ̀yào jìjiào gèrén de ēnyuàn. 不要计较个人的恩怨。 Don’t be swayed by personal feelings. ②past kindness or old scores
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

142
Q

娇气[嬌氣] ¹

A

jiāoqì {D} s.v. ①fragile; delicate ②squeamish; finicky
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

143
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伶俐 ¹

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línglì* {D} s.v. clever; bright; quick-witted
2.2 [XHPC:4] average occurrences per million characters of text

144
Q

挑拨[-撥]

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tiǎobō {D} v. ①incite; sow discord | Yǒurén zài tiǎobō wǒmen de guānxi. 有人在挑拨我们的关系。 Someone is sowing discord between us. ②provoke; irritate ◆n. provocation
5.5 [XHPC:10] average occurrences per million characters of text

145
Q

气质[氣質] ¹

A

qìzhì {E} n. ①temperament; disposition | ²Tā qìzhì gāoyǎ. 她气质高雅。 She has an elegant style. ②gas; gaseous substance
2.2 [XHPC:4] average occurrences per million characters of text

146
Q

容貌 ¹

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róngmào* {E} n. facial features; looks
1.7 [XHPC:3] average occurrences per million characters of text

147
Q

福气[-氣]

A

fúqi {D} n. happy lot; good fortune | Zhè wèi lǎorén zhēn yǒu fúqi. 这位老人真有福气。 This old man has good fortune.
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

148
Q

搂(F摟)

A

[lǒu] hug; drag, pull [lōu] hold in the arms
lǒu {C} v. hold in one’s arms; hug

149
Q

拾

A

[shí] pick up from the ground; ten (=十); 收拾 put in order [shè] 拾级 climb stairs
拾⁸shí {B} v. ①pick up ②collect ◆b.f. put in order 收拾 shōushi ◆num. ten (on checks/etc.)
拾¹⁰shè char. 拾级 ²shèjí

150
Q

拧(F擰)

A

[níng] twist, wring; pinch [nǐng] 拧上 screw on, 拧松 unscrew [nìng] stubborn/pigheaded (拧劲 stubbornness)
拧[擰]¹níng* {E} v. ①twist; wring | Bǎ nèi ²kuài ²shī ⁴bù níng yī̠ níng. 把那块湿布拧一拧。 Wring out that wet cloth. ②pinch; tweak
拧[擰]nǐng {C} v. ①screw ②differ; disagree ◆s.v. wrong; mistaken | Quán nǐng le. 全拧了。 It’s all wrong.
拧[擰]²nìng {E} s.v. 〈topo.〉 pigheaded

151
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投掷[-擲]

A

¹tóuzhì* {D} v. throw; hurl | Shìwēizhě xiàng jǐngchá tóuzhì shíkuài. 示威者向警察投掷石块。 The demonstrators hurled stones at the police.

eg shot put

152
Q

飘扬/飏[飄揚/颺]

A

¹piāoyáng* {C} v. wave; flutter; fly | Guóqí zài kōngzhōng piāoyáng. 国旗在空中飘扬。 The national flag is flying in the sky.

153
Q

绣(F繡)

A

[xiù] embroider; 绣像 embroidered portrait
绣[繡]²xiù {C} v. embroider ◆b.f. embroidery 绣鞋 xiùxié 苏绣 Sūxiù

154
Q

泼(F潑)

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[pō] sprinkle; rude & unreasonable; 活泼 huópo lively
泼[潑]³pō {C} v. splash; spill; sprinkle ◆s.v. ①acerbic ②detestable ③impetuous; bold and vigorous

155
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牵(F牽)

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[qiān] lead along (by hand, halter, etc.); 牵牛下地
牵[牽]²qiān {B} v. lead along (by holding the hand/halter/etc.); pull | Tāmen shǒu qiānzhe shǒu zǒu guòlai. 他们手牵着手走过来。 They’re coming hand in hand. ◆b.f. involve; implicate 牵连 qiānlián

156
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掐

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[qiā] pinch; dig nails into; pick (flowers); cut off, nip; choke
掐¹qiā {D} v. ①pinch; clutch; strangle; choke ②〈slang〉 fight ◆m. 〈topo.〉 handful/bunch/pinch/etc.

157
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削

A

²xuē {E} b.f. pare; whittle; cut (reading used mostly in compound terms) 削弱 xuēruò 剥削 bōxuē See also ²xiāo
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

158
Q

厌倦[厭-]

A

yànjuàn* {E} v. be weary of | Wọ̌ yǐjing yànjuànle zhèzhǒng shēnghuó. 我已经厌倦了这种生活。 I’m fed up with this sort of life.
2.2 [XHPC:4] average occurrences per million characters of text

159
Q

厌恶[厭惡]

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¹yànwù {C} v. detest; be disgusted with | Wǒ fēicháng yànwù tā de xíngwéi. 我非常厌恶他的行为。 I’m disgusted at his behavior.
13.8 [XHPC:25] average occurrences per million characters of text

160
Q

倘若

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tǎngruò {C} conj. if; supposing; in case | Tǎngruò cuòguò zhège jīhuì, nǐ huì hòuhuǐ de. 倘若错过这个机会, 你会后悔的。 You will regret it if you miss this chance.
13.8 [XHPC:25] average occurrences per million characters of text

161
Q

发觉[發覺]

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¹fājué {C} v. ①find; detect; discover ②realize | Zuòyè jiāo shàngqu yǐhòu, tā fājué yǒu yī̠ xiē cuòwù. 作业交上去以后, 他发觉有一些错误。 After submitting his homework, he found some errors.
22.7 [XHPC:41] average occurrences per million characters of text

162
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承诺[-諾]

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chéngnuò {E} v. promise to do sth.; commitment | Jìrán chéngnuò le, jiù yị̄dìng yào zuòdào. 既然承诺了, 就一定要做到。 Since you promised, then you must do it.
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

163
Q

草率

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cǎoshuài {D} s.v. ①rash | Zhège juédìng tài cǎoshuài le. 这个决定太草率了。 This decision is too rash. ②sloppy | Tā zuòshì hěn cǎoshuài. 他做事很草率。 His work is sloppy.
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

164
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对抗[對-]

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duìkàng {D} v. resist; oppose ◆n. antagonism; confrontation
6.1 [XHPC:11] average occurrences per million characters of text

165
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尝试[嘗試] ¹

A

chángshì* {D} v. attempt; try | Wǒ chángshìzhe xiẹ̌ xiǎoshuō. 我尝试着写小说。 I’m trying to write a novel.
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

166
Q

盲目

A

mángmù {C} s.v. ①blind ②lacking insight or understanding | Zài zhège wèntí shàng, tā de xíngwéi hěn mángmù. 在这个问题上, 她的行为很盲目。 On this problem, her actions seem thoughtless. ③reckless; aimless | Niánqīngrén bù yīnggāi mángmù zhuīqiú míngpái chạ̌npǐn. 年轻人不应该盲目追求名牌产品。 Young people should not indiscriminately seek out brand products.
22.7 [XHPC:41] average occurrences per million characters of text

167
Q

乘

A

[chéng] ride (a vehicle); multiply [shèng] chariot
乘³chéng {B} v. ①ride | Chéng jǐ lù chē? 乘几路车? Which bus do we take? ②take advantage of; avail oneself of ③〈math.〉 multiply; times | Wǔ chéng sān děngyú shíwǔ. 五乘三等于十五。 Five times three is fifteen.
乘⁵shèng b.f. 〈trad.〉 carriage drawn by four horses 乘马 shèngmǎ 大乘 Dàshèng

168
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喘气[-氣]

A

chuǎnqì {E} v.o. ①breathe deeply; pant; gasp ②take a breather | Zánmen zuòxia chuạ̌nchuǎn qì ba. 咱们坐下喘喘气吧。 Let’s sit down and take a break.
12.2 [XHPC:22] average occurrences per million characters of text

169
Q

饶恕[饒-]

A

ráoshù {E} v. forgive
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

170
Q

强迫[強-]

A

qiǎngpò {C} v. force (sb. to do sth.); coerce | Tā qiǎngpò dàjiā fúcóng tā. 他强迫大家服从他。 He forces everyone to obey him.
23.2 [XHPC:42] average occurrences per million characters of text

171
Q

实施[實-]

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shíshī {C} v. put into effect; implement | Xīn de zhāoshēng guīzé jiāng zài míngnián shíshī. 新的招生规则将在明年实施。 The new admissions regulations will be carried out beginning next year.
13.3 [XHPC:24] average occurrences per million characters of text

172
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不料

A

bụ̀liào* {C} adv. unexpectedly
14.4 [XHPC:26] average occurrences per million characters of text

173
Q

猛烈

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měngliè {C} s.v. fierce; vigorous; violent
24.9 [XHPC:45] average occurrences per million characters of text

174
Q

子弹[-彈]

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zǐdàn {C} n. bullet; cartridge M:¹kē/fā 颗/发
26.0 [XHPC:47] average occurrences per million characters of text

175
Q

蔑视[-視]

A

mièshì* {D} v. ignore; scorn; despise; flout
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

176
Q

眼光

A

yǎnguāng(r)* {C} n. ①eye ②sight; foresight; insight; vision ③view; way of looking at things | Bụ̀yào yòng lạ̌o yǎnguāng(r) kàn wǒ. 不要用老眼光看我。 Don’t judge me by what I used to be. ④intention; desire

177
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盯

A

[dīng] stare at
盯¹dīng {C} v. gaze/stare at

178
Q

愤怒[憤-]

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fènnù {B} s.v. indignant; angry | Fènnù de xuésheng shàngjiē yóuxíng. 愤怒的学生上街游行。 The angry students took to the streets and marched in protest.
27.7 [XHPC:50] average occurrences per million characters of text

179
Q

愚蠢

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yúchǔn* {C} s.v. stupid; foolish; silly
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

180
Q

家/傢伙

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jiāhuo* {C} n. 〈coll.〉 ①implement; tool ②guy; fellow ③pistol; dagger ④penis ⑤thingamajig
57.0 [XHPC:103] average occurrences per million characters of text

181
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可恶[-惡]

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kěwù* {D} s.v. hateful; abominable
8.3 [XHPC:15] average occurrences per million characters of text

182
Q

耍

A

[shuǎ] 玩耍 play; 戏耍 tease; 耍戏 play
耍shuǎ* {C} v. ①play (role/tricks/etc.) | Bụ̀yào duì wọ̌ shuǎ tàidu. 不要对我耍态度。 Don’t be rude to me. ②gamble ③play with; display; flourish (a sword/etc.) ④make fun of sb.; fool sb. | Nǐ shì zài shuạ̌ wǒ a! 你是在耍我啊! You’re making fun of me! ◆n. Surname

183
Q

流氓

A

liúmáng {C} n. ①hoodlum; hooligan; gangster ②hooliganism; indecency M:ge/míng 个/名
13.8 [XHPC:25] average occurrences per million characters of text

184
Q

扁 [biǎn]

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flat; inscription; 扁担 biǎndan carrying pole [piān] 扁舟
扁¹biǎn {B} s.v. ①flat ②crushed ③underestimated | bǎ biéren kànbiǎn le 把别人看扁了 underestimate others
扁⁵piān char. 扁度 piāndù 扁舟 piānzhōu

185
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夕阳[-陽]

A

xīyáng* {E} n. setting sun

186
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留神

A

liúshén* {D} v.o. be careful; take care; mind

187
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打猎[-獵]

A

dǎliè {D} v.o. hunt

188
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不顾[-顧]

A

bụ̀ gù* {C} v. ignore; pay no attention to ◆conj. in spite of; regardless of

189
Q

挣扎[掙-]

A

zhēngzhá {C} v. struggle | Nà tóu xiǎo zhū zài hóngshuǐ li zhēngzházhe. 那头小猪在洪水里挣扎着。 The little pig was struggling in the flood.

190
Q

窜(F竄)

A

[cuàn] flee, scurry; exile; change wording
窜[竄]¹cuàn* {C} v. ①flee; scurry away ②exile; expel ◆b.f. alter (the wording/etc.) 窜改 ¹cuàngǎi

191
Q

摆脱[擺脫]

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bǎituō* {C} r.v. cast/shake off | bǎituō wàilái gānshè 摆脱外来干涉 shake off external interference

192
Q

死亡

A

sǐwáng* {C} v. be dead/doomed

193
Q

恰巧

A

qiàqiǎo {D} adv. by chance; fortunately | Wǒ qiàqiǎo yọ̌u nǐ yào kàn de shū. 我恰巧有你要看的书。 I happen to have the book you want to read.

194
Q

毫无[-無]

A

háowú* {B} v.p. completely lack ◆adv. not in the least | Duì dàjiā de bāngzhù tā háowú biǎoshì. 对大家的帮助他毫无表示。 He showed no gratitude for everyone’s help.

195
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抵抗

A

dǐkàng* {C} v. resist; stand up to

196
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部位

A

bùwèi* {D} n. ①position; place ②aspect; part

especially of the human body

197
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悲惨[-慘]

A

bēicǎn {D} s.v. miserable; tragic | Tā de shēnghuó hěn bēicǎn. 他的生活很悲惨。 His life is miserable.

198
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未免

A

wèimiǎn* {D} adv. ①rather; truly | Nǐ zhèyàng zuò wèimiǎn tài guòfèn le. 你这样做未免太过分了。 What you’ve done really goes too far. ②inevitably

199
Q

残忍[殘-]

A

cánrěn {D} s.v. cruel; ruthless

200
Q

良心

A

liángxīn {E} n. conscience | Zhège rén méi liángxīn. 这个人没良心。 This person has no conscience.
16.6 [XHPC:30] average occurrences per million characters of text

201
Q

锋利[鋒-]

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fēnglì {D} s.v. ①sharp; keen | Dāopiàn hěn fēnglì. 刀片很锋利。 The razor blade is very sharp. ②incisive; sharp; poignant

202
Q

缠绕[纏繞]

A

chánrào* {E} v. ①twine; bind; wind ②worry; harass ◆n. entanglement

203
Q

耗费[-費]

A

hàofèi {D} v./n. consume; expend

204
Q

缺口

A

quēkǒu(r) {D} n. ①breach; gap; opening ②indentation ③〈mach.〉 notch ④weakest link ◆s.v. inadequately fed

205
Q

举世瞩目[舉-矚-]

A

jǔshìzhǔmù {D} f.e. attract worldwide attention

206
Q

迫不及待

A

pòbùjídài

{E} f.e. ①too impatient to wait ②urgent

207
Q

依靠

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yīkào*

{B} v. rely/depend on | Yào yīkào zìjǐ. 要依靠自己。 Rely on yourself. ◆n. support; backing

208
Q

借助 ¹

A

jièzhù* {D} v. have the aid of; draw support from | Zhè ²dào shùxué ²tí kẹ̌yǐ jièzhù jìsuànqì lái jiějué. 这道数学题可以借助计算器来解决。 This math problem can be solved with the help of a calculator.

209
Q

勉强[-強]

A

miạ̌nqiǎng* {C} v. ①force sb. to do sth. | Bié miạ̌nqiǎng tā. 别勉强他。 Don’t force him to do it. ②do with difficulty ◆s.v. unconvincing; strained | Zhège jìhuà hěn miạ̌nqiǎng. 这个计划很勉强。 This plan may not work. ◆adv. ①reluctantly; grudgingly | Tā miạ̌nqiǎng xiàole yị̄xià. 他勉强笑了一下。 He forced a smile. ②barely enough | ²Tā miạ̌nqiǎng néng shuō jǐ jù Fạ̌yǔ. 她勉强能说几句法语。 She can speak only a little French.

210
Q

机构

[機構]

A

¹jīgòu {C} n. ①mechanism ②organization; organ ③internal structure of an organization
39.8 [XHPC:72] average occurrences per million characters of text

211
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2519 栋

(F棟)

A

[dòng] ridgepole
栋[棟]⁴dòng {D} m. (for houses)

212
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兴致勃勃[興—]

A

xìngzhìbóbó {E} f.e. full of zest/enthusiasm
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

213
Q

专程[專-]

A

¹zhuānchéng* {D} n. special trip | Wǒ zhuānchéng lái jiàn nǐ. 我专程来见你。 I took this trip specially to see you.

214
Q

修养[-養]

A

²xiūyǎng {D} n. ①accomplishment; training; mastery ②self-cultivation | Wáng lǎoshī hẹ̌n yǒu xiūyǎng. 王老师很有修养。 Teacher Wang is a highly cultivated man. ◆v. recuperate; convalesce
10.0 [XHPC:18] average occurrences per million characters of text

215
Q

接连[-連]

A

jiēlián* {C} v. join together; adjoin ◆adv. ①in a row; in succession | Zhège yuè jiēlián fāshèle liǎng kē wèixīng. 这个月接连发射了两颗卫星。 Two man-made satellites were launched in succession this month. ②repeatedly
22.1 [XHPC:40] average occurrences per million characters of text

216
Q

涉及 ¹

A

shèjí {D} v. involve; touch upon | Zhège ànzi shèjí dào zhèngfǔ guānyuán. 这个案子涉及到政府官员。 This case involves government officials.
7.7 [XHPC:14] average occurrences per million characters of text

217
Q

隐私[隱-]

A

yǐnsī* {E} n. ①personal secrets ②privacy
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

218
Q

反感

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fạ̌ngǎn {D} v. be disgusted with; dislike | Tā de fāyán lìng rén fạ̌ngǎn. 他的发言令人反感。 His speech revolted people. ◆n. ①bad reaction ②antipathy
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

219
Q

火药[-藥]

A

huǒyào* {C} n. gunpowder M:bāo/pī 包/批
24.3 [XHPC:44] average occurrences per million characters of text

220
Q

忍耐

A

rěnnài {C} v./n. patient; forbearing | Rěnnài shì yǒu xiàndù de. 忍耐是有限度的。 There’s a limit to what one can bear.
7.2 [XHPC:13] average occurrences per million characters of text

221
Q

着想[著-]

A

zhuóxiǎng {D} v. consider; take into consideration | Bụ̀yào zhǐ wèi zìjǐ zhuóxiǎng. 不要只为自己着想。 Don’t only consider yourself.
7.2 [XHPC:13] average occurrences per million characters of text

222
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策划/画[-劃/畫] ¹

A

cèhuà {D} v. plan; plot; engineer | Yǒurén zài mùhòu cèhuà. 有人在幕后策划。 Somebody is plotting behind the scenes.
2.8 [XHPC:5] average occurrences per million characters of text

223
Q

达成[達-]

A

dáchéng* {C} r.v. ①reach (an agreement) ②accomplish (a task)
2.8 [XHPC:5] average occurrences per million characters of text

224
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口气[-氣] ¹

A

kǒuqì* {C} n. ①tone; note ②manner of speaking; tone of voice | Nǐ de kǒuqì zhēn dà. 你的口气真大。 You sure talk big. ③implication See also kǒuqi
口气[-氣] kǒuqi(r) n. tone/expressiveness of speech See also ¹kǒuqì

225
Q

缓和[緩-]

A

huǎnhé* {C} v. relax; ease up; mitigate; appease | Tā shìtú huǎnhé jǐnzhāng de qìfēn. 他试图缓和紧张的气氛。 He tried to ease the tension. ◆n. détente; calm; moderate; mild

226
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随意[隨-]

A

suíyì* {D} adv. as one pleases
7.2 [XHPC:13] average occurrences per million characters of text

227
Q

而已

A

éryǐ* {D} v.p. (imparting finality) that’s all | Zhǐ buguò sǔnshīle yī̠bǎi kuài qián éryǐ. 只不过损失了一百块钱而已。 One hundred dollars’ loss is all.
16.0 [XHPC:29] average occurrences per million characters of text

228
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设置[設-] ¹

A

shèzhì* {D} v. set/put up; install
10.0 [XHPC:18] average occurrences per million characters of text

229
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动力[動-]

A

dònglì {C} n. ①(motive) power; force; impetus ②〈phy.〉 power; dynamic force
40.4 [XHPC:73] average occurrences per million characters of text

230
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固然

A

gùrán {C} conj. ①no doubt ②of course
23.8 [XHPC:43] average occurrences per million characters of text

231
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恳切[懇-]

A

kěnqiè {D} s.v. earnest; sincere | Tā de yǔqì hěn kěnqiè. 他的语气很恳切。 He sounds sincere.

232
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无非[無-]

A

wúfēi {D} adv. nothing but; than; simply; only
10.0 [XHPC:18] average occurrences per million characters of text

233
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知音

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zhīyīn {E} n. ①understanding/intimate friend ②lover ③sb. well-versed in music
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

234
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客户[-戶]

A

kèhù {E} n. client; customer M:²wèi/ge 位/个
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

235
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持久

A

chíjiǔ* {C} s.v. lasting; protracted
13.8 [XHPC:25] average occurrences per million characters of text

236
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崩溃[-潰]

A

bēngkuì {D} v. collapse; fall apart
5.5 [XHPC:10] average occurrences per million characters of text

237
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果断[-斷]

A

guǒduàn* {D} s.v. resolute; decisive
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

238
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斩钉截铁[斬釘-鐵]

A

zhǎndīngjiétiě {D} f.e. resolute and decisive
3.3 [XHPC:6.5] average occurrences per million characters of text

239
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思维[-維]

A

sīwéi* {C} n. 〈phil.〉 thought; thinking | Nǐ de sīwéi fāngshì yọ̌udiǎnr guài. 你的思维方式有点儿怪。 Your way of thinking is a bit strange. ◆v. think; consider
27.1 [XHPC:49] average occurrences per million characters of text

240
Q

搭

A

put up; hang over; lift together [dá] 搭/答茬儿
搭¹dā {B} v. ①put up; construct ②hang over ③join together ④travel by or take (a conveyance) | Dā Mǎ xiānsheng de chē. 搭马先生的车。 Get a ride with Mr. Ma. ⑤lift together ⑥add (money/etc.)

241
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磅

A

2671 磅 [bàng] pound (unit of weight) [páng] 磅礴 pángbó permeate [bāng] 砰磅
磅²bàng {C} m. ①〈loan〉 pound ②〈print.〉 point (type) ◆n. scales ◆v. weigh | Bǎ zhèige bāo bàng yị̄xià, kàn yǒu duō zhòng. 把这个包磅一下, 看有多重。 Let’s weigh this parcel and see how heavy it is.
磅⁴páng {E} char. 磅礴 pángbó
磅⁵bāng on./b.f. 砰磅 pēngbāng

242
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筐

A

[kuāng] basket
筐¹kuāng {C} n./m. basket | Zhèi kuāng píngguǒ duōshao qián? 这筐苹果多少钱? How much is this basket of apples?

243
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艘

A

2129 [sōu] (measure word for boats:) 两艘油船 two tankers
艘¹sōu* {C} m. (for vessels)

244
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丸

A

[wán] pill; pellet; ball
丸³wán {C} b.f. ①anything like a small ball; pellet 弹丸 dànwán ②pill 药丸 yàowán(r/zi) ◆m. 〈Ch. med.〉 (for pills/etc.)

245
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执行

A

zhi2xing2 to implement

246
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啥

A

1744 啥 [shá] (啥子 sházi) what ( = 什么) [shà] (obsolete/dialect pronunciation)
啥shá {D} pr. 〈topo.〉 what | Shá ²shì(r) ya? 啥事(儿)呀? What’s the matter?
啥⁴shà {D} See shá

247
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薪水

A

薪水 xīnshui* {D} n. salary; wages | Tā de xīnshui hěn gāo. 他的薪水很高。 He gets a good salary.
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

248
Q

弊端

A

弊端 bìduān* {D} n. malpractice; abuse; corrupt practice | Zhège zhìdù shíxíng qǐlai huì yọ̌u hěn duō bìduān. 这个制度实行起来会有很多弊端。 This system in practice will result in a great deal of abuse.
9 [gr:D] average occurrences per million characters of text

解释

◎ 弊端 bìduān

[abuse] 弊害的所在。由于制度上或工作上的漏洞而发生的损害公益的事情

249
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拼命

A

拼命 pīnmìng* {B} v.o. ①risk one’s life ②make a death-defying effort | Nǐ zhè shì zài pīnmìng a! 你这是在拼命啊! You are working yourself to death!

250
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搁

A

2524 搁(F擱) [gē] put [gé] endure
搁[擱]⁴gē {B} v. put (aside); shelve | Gē nàr ba. 搁那儿吧。 Put it there, please.
搁[擱]⁶gé {E} v. bear; stand; endure

251
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颠倒

A

颠倒[顛-] diāndǎo* {D} v. put upside down; reverse; invert ◆v.p. ①confused; disordered; topsy-turvy ②infatuated ◆n. perversion
10.5 [XHPC:19] average occurrences per million characters of text

252
Q

权衡

A

权衡[權-] ¹quánhéng {E} v. weigh; consider; assess | Ràng wǒ quánhéng yị̄xià. 让我权衡一下。 Let me give it some thought.
5 [gr:E] average occurrences per million characters of text

253
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津津有味

A

津津有味儿[—-兒] jīnjīnyǒuwèir {D} f.e. ①do sth. with gusto | Tā kàn diànshì kàn de jīnjīnyǒuwèir. 他看电视看得津津有味儿。 He’s watching TV with great interest. ②be appetizing
5.5 [XHPC:10] average occurrences per million characters of text

David's Chinese Characters (27 decks)

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