Chinese vocabulary — Đời sống topic
2848 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 2848 Chinese vocabulary words for the Đời sống topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Đời sống vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 1(233 words)
HSK 1 pathwaya bit; a little while
a moment; a little while
half
together
the same; alike
a little; a bit
together
one side
on, above, on top of
to go to school
last time
to go to work
to go to class, to attend class
to get on a vehicle (car, bus, train, etc.)
above, the top side
next time
to finish work, to get off work
to get off a vehicle (car, bus, train, etc.)
below, underneath
not big, not very
incorrect, wrong
no need, need not
thing, object
secondary school student
matter, thing, affair
to introduce (someone to someone)
from
to rest
to live; to reside
to do; to make
to close (a door, lid, etc.)
again; once more
best
to prepare
to go out, to exit
to go out
to come out
to divide; to separate
other, different
other people, others
other, others
to arrive (at a place)
in front, front
the day before yesterday
to move
movement, gesture
to wrap
lunch
half a day
south, the south side
to go
right side; the right
to eat
to eat a meal
the day after tomorrow
behind; at the back
bar (a place serving drinks, internet, etc.)
to listen
to hear
to tell (someone)
which ones
where
to drink
to return; to go back
to return; to go back
to go home
to come back; to return
abroad; overseas
library
to be at; to be present
at home
ground, earth
on the ground, on the floor
place, locality
location, spot, place
bad
to sit down
outside, outer
outside
how much, how many
university student
woman
they, them (female)
delicious; tasty
pleasant to listen to (of sound or melody)
fun; interesting; enjoyable
good-looking; nice (in appearance)
to study; to learn
child
in the home; inside the house
correct, right
child, kid
then; in that case
work; job
left side; the left
to help
to help
often, frequently
often, frequently
dry
to do what
clean
bed
to open
to joke; to make a joke
to drive a car
to receive, to obtain
to forget
to forget
busy
fast; quick
house
room
hand
to make (a phone call), to hit (a ball), etc.
to open
to play ball
to take a taxi
to look for; to search
to find; to locate
to take, to hold, to grasp
to put; to place
date
breakfast
time
to understand
Sunday
Sunday
is it or not, right (used to ask for confirmation)
evening, night
dinner
some; a few
famous
sometimes
useful
some (used before a noun)
to come
cup, glass
floor (of a building)
time (occurrence)
to be in the middle of (an action happening at the moment of speaking)
hair, fur (of an animal)
car, automobile
it's nothing, never mind
it's nothing, you're welcome
to wash
restroom, toilet
to play, to have fun
class (in school)
birthday
to be angry
to fall ill, to get sick
to use
electricity
movie, film
cinema, movie theater
to be sick, to be ill
white
daytime
to look; to watch; to read
to see; to catch sight of
to see a doctor
really; truly
really; truly
a particle indicating a continuing state
to sleep
ticket
to wear (clothes), to put on (shoes)
to laugh; to smile
rank, class, grade
to give
online, on the internet
online friend
old (of people)
to take an exam; to test
can, to be able to
flower
all right; okay
the west side, to the west
to meet; to see
to remember firmly; to keep in mind
to remember
to try, to test
words; speech
to say, to speak
to talk, to speak
to ask for leave
please sit down
Please come in.
to read
to walk
to get up, to rise
to get up, to get out of bed
to get up, to stand up
with; together with
road, path
on the road, on the way
on one's body, on the body
body
on the vehicle
station, bus stop
still; yet
to return; to give back
still; as before
also have; in addition
these
here; this place
this side
here
to enter; to go in
to go in; to enter
to come in
far; distant
to give, to present (a gift)
those
there, that place
over there, that side
there
inside, within
to repeat; again
important
wrong, mistaken
door
to ask
middle; in the middle
difficult, hard
very; extremely
noodles
page (of a book)
to fly
cooked rice
immediately, right away
road, street
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 2(325 words)
HSK 2 pathwaycertainly; definitely
a little bit; a tiny bit
a lifetime; one's whole life
always; continuously
have a safe trip; bon voyage
next week
before long; after a little while; in a moment
not enough; insufficient in quantity or degree
not very; not too; not so good
to feel embarrassed
not as good as; inferior to
dissatisfied; discontented
won't do; not allowed; impossible
don't; must not
not bad; quite good
the southeast
primary and secondary schools
lunch; midday meal
owner; master
to raise; to lift
to raise one's hand
perhaps; maybe
habit; custom
matter; affair
to hand over; to submit
to make friends
to hand over to; to entrust to
number of people
from childhood; since young
below; as follows
outside; beyond
copy; portion (measure word)
to take a vacation; leave; vacation
but; however
low
to use
to fall over; to topple
to lend
holiday; vacation
to manage to do; to achieve
way of doing; method
to cook; to make a meal
to stop; to park (a vehicle)
to park; to stop a vehicle
parking lot; car park
to resemble; to be like
the whole year; all year round
bus
park
kilogram (kg)
highway; main road
to turn off (a machine)
to raise (animals or children)
winter
cool; cold
cool; pleasantly cool
to rent out; to lease
to separate; to divide
to do; to handle; to manage
to add; to plus
come on; go for it
zoo
to make an effort; to try hard
kilogram (unit of mass)
afternoon nap
lunch
midnight
so it turns out; as it turns out
again
friendly
to send; to issue
to take; to get; to withdraw
to obtain; to achieve
to receive; to be subjected to (praise, punishment, education, etc.)
to change; to transform
sentence
(measure word for animals)
can only
to be called; to be known as
scary; terrifying
cute; lovely
driver
suitable; appropriate; fitting
same; alike; likewise
list; name list
to listen to a lecture
to hear of; to hear that
to blow; to play (a wind instrument)
Zhou (a surname)
weekend
taste; flavor
we (including both speaker and listener)
we (including both speaker and listener)
to sound; to ring
to cry
to discuss; to talk over
hello (on the phone)
to shout; to call out
because
picture; image
bad person; villain
disadvantage; harm; drawback
wall
sound; noise
takeout; food delivery
another place; out of town
night
enough
loud; loudly
everyone; everybody
size
sea; ocean
nature
overcoat; coat
gate; main door
to put on; to cover with (verb)
a good deed; a good thing
benefit; advantage
a lot; many
full name
they; them (of objects or animals)
quiet; calm
to finish; to complete
really; truly
reality; actual
dialogue; conversation
to confer (a title or rank)
in a low voice; quietly
careful; cautious
in childhood; when one was young
small group
city
to bring; to take along
to bring; to bring along
to help
commonly used; frequently used
common; frequently seen
to work; to do manual labor
flat; level
ordinary; usual
usually; ordinarily
shop; store
degree; measure word for degrees
seat; place to sit
seat
to turn on (a computer, phone, etc.)
to do; to fix
to be; to work as; to serve as
influence; effect
to arrive at; to draw (a result or conclusion)
in one's heart; at heart
in one's heart; in one's mind
must; have to
hurry up
fast food
attitude
to fear; to be afraid of
to think of; to come up with
to recall; to remember
to feel; to sense
to be moved; touched
to be willing
to understand; to know
to become; to succeed; to accomplish
to become
or
therefore; so
to find out; to discover
to sign up; to register (for a course, event, etc.)
newspaper
to take out
to get; to obtain; to receive
to straighten; straight; upright
quite good; pretty good
to change; to switch
to fall; to drop
row; line
to line up; to queue
to receive; to pick up (someone)
next; following
to receive (a letter, call, news, etc.)
then; next; after that
to push
to mention; to bring up
to receive; to accept
income
to receive
to fix; to correct
to put down
to feel at ease; to rest assured
on purpose; deliberately
number; figure
instant noodles
aspect; respect; side
day; date
early morning
breakfast
evening party; soirée
good night
dinner; supper
ordinary
clear; sunny (of weather)
sunny day; clear weather
month (of the year)
a little; slightly
to have free time
to serve; service
opportunity; chance
condition
to come from; to originate from
to check; to look up
principal; headmaster; president (of a school)
appearance; look
to welcome
normal
to be exactly
gas; air
oil (cooking oil, engine oil, etc.)
to take a bath; to bathe
activity; event
to flow
full
lamp; light
ripe; cooked (of food, fruit)
to crawl
slice; piece
sports team (soccer, basketball, etc.)
sneakers; athletic shoes
bottle; jar
to be born; to give birth
life; daily life
picture; drawing
to leave (behind); to keep
to leave behind
international student
direct; directly
camera
province (administrative unit)
eye
to bump; to collide
to run into; to bump into
to run into; to meet by chance
to leave; to depart from
to rent; to hire
to call; to address as
to stand still
joke
joke; funny story
notebook
to equal; to be equivalent to
to wait until
to agree
chopsticks
to count as; to be considered
paper
to practice; to train
often; frequently
to pass by; to go through
green
always; constantly
old friend; longtime friend
back (of the body)
dirty
oneself
key point; juncture
pharmacy; drugstore
liquid medicine (taken orally or applied to the skin)
egg
pedestrian
street
to show; to indicate
to decorate; to install
to demand; to require
to see; to meet (and succeed in doing so)
to have met (in the past)
to let; to allow; to yield
to speak; to tell
should; ought to; must
to request; a request
to go away; to step aside
to walk past; to pass by
to walk into; to enter
roadside
at one's side; nearby
to celebrate the New Year
so; like this
at this time; right now
like this; this way
to enter; to go into
to carry out; to conduct
to deliver to; to send to (a specific place or recipient)
to give (as a gift) to; to present to
to choose; to select
to go through; to lead to
everywhere; all over
road; path
road; path
like that; so; in that way
back then; at that time
at that time; back then
like that; that kind
alcohol; wine
inside
key point; focus
bank
to grow up
to ask for directions
team; group
overcast day; cloudy weather
institute; institution
courtyard; yard
casual; as one pleases
to feel unwell; to feel uncomfortable
unpleasant to hear
ugly; unsightly
difficult problem; tough question
below zero
young person; youth
to lean on; to lean against
in front of; before
shoes
food
restaurant
to ride (a horse, bicycle, etc.)
senior high school (grades 10-12)
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 3(298 words)
HSK 3 pathwayextremely; exceedingly
on one hand; on the one side (used to list different aspects of an issue)
to come up; to move up
top; upper garment
cannot but; have no choice but to
need not; not have to
continuously; unceasingly
world
individual; person
active; proactive; on one's own initiative
idea; opinion
to hold; to organize
long (in time); for a long time
happy; joyful
band
messy; in disorder
in fact; actually
to pay a fee; to pay (a bill)
personally; in person; oneself
life; one's life
only; merely; just
still; yet
ever; all along; up to now
to pay
merit; strong point; advantage
to come through; to carry over (of sound)
to injure; to hurt; to harm
to experience
to protect; to safeguard
to guarantee; to assure
envelope
to repair; to mend; to build
value; worth
to be worth; to deserve
to be a guest; to visit someone's home
to stop
light
to overcome; to conquer
public; communal
countryside; rural area
accurate; exact; to follow; to conform to
cool water; cold water (not hot)
knife
to row a boat; boating
to use; to make use of; to utilize
after all; in the end
to handle; to process (procedures, affairs)
to speed up; to accelerate
north; northern part
district; area; zone
difference; distinction
southern part; the south
impression
to press; to push down; to crush
pressure
timely; in time
repeatedly; over and over
to emit; to send out; to give off
to happen; to occur
to send; to dispatch
to receive; to accept
change
besides; in addition; moreover
to have no choice but to; to be forced to
to be merely; to be just
cola (carbonated soft drink)
ge (a unit of measurement, 100 ml)
up to standard; qualified; satisfactory
the year after next
to deny; denial
to quarrel; to have an argument
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
member; staff member
surroundings; around
ha-ha (sound of loud laughter)
ball; lump; round mass
to surround; to enclose
picture; drawing
soil; earth
to persist; to persevere
city; town
to increase; to add
to handle; to deal with; to process
doctor; physician
approximately; about
milk tea; bubble tea
curious
properly; nicely; in a good manner
how; in what way
to exist
to arrange; to organize
to install; to fit
perfect; flawless
in fact; actually
hometown; native place
to treat; to deal with
the other party; the other side
as much as possible; to the best of one's ability
room
to belong to
tool
skillful; deft; clever with one's hands
what are you doing?; what for? (asking about reason or purpose)
end of the year
age
and; together with
lucky; good fortune
underneath; below; beneath
to complete construction; to finish building
suggestion; advice
(measure word for flat objects, e.g. sheets of paper)
in the middle; among
of course; naturally
to record sound; sound recording
colorful; multicolored
heart
necessary
aspiration; wish
fast; quick; rapid
to read aloud
always; all the time
to be afraid; to fear
situation; circumstance
accident; unexpected (event); unforeseen
to catch a cold
slowly; gradually
rent (for housing)
place; location
to break; to smash
to clap; to pat
to hang; to hang up
finger
to press; to push
it is said; reportedly
to approach; to draw near
to push open (a door, an obstacle)
to move (objects)
to move house; to relocate
to broadcast; to air (a TV or radio program)
to prop up; to support
to pay
to listen to (radio, broadcast)
to watch (television)
to charge a fee; to collect payment
to put into; to place into
result; effect
to dare
to take a walk; to stroll
quantity; amount
all day long; the whole day
fully; a whole (emphatic); the entire
to tidy up; to put in order; to clear up
tidy; neat; orderly
document; file
to break; to snap
way; method; manner
hotel
daily; everyday
old
long ago; long since
time
moment; point in time
to show; to indicate
warm; cozy
once; formerly
effective; efficacious
there's plenty of; there's no shortage of
clothing; attire
blockhead; dolt
machinery; machines
village
bunch; bundle (measure word)
board; plank; plate
sure enough; as expected
rack; stand; frame
standard; criterion
root; foundation; fundamental
formal; official
step; pace
to die; to pass away
every; each
bad habit; shortcoming
sand
useless; of no use
to live; alive; lively
to waste; to squander; wasteful
news
to swim
to satisfy; to meet (a need)
fire
cigarette; tobacco; cigarette smoke
to shine; to illuminate
acquaintance
condition; situation; state
toy
ring; loop
reality; realistic
to get a haircut
business; trade
by; due to; because of
TV series; television drama
leather bag; leather briefcase
to seem; to look as if; apparently
before one's eyes; right in front of you
shorts
stone; rock
to break; broken; damaged
indeed; really
to wish; to express good wishes
ticket price; fare
good fortune; blessing; happiness
kind; sort; type
empty; hollow
free time; spare moment
simple; easy
simply; downright
to manage; to look after; to be in charge of
kind; category; type
spirit; vigor; look of liveliness
black tea (fully fermented tea, dark red when brewed)
red wine
to make plans (with someone); to ask out
line; thread; wire
to combine; to assemble; combination
experience (noun)
to continue; to keep on
to lack; to be short of
to lack; to be short of
shortcoming; weakness; drawback
fine; wonderful; happy
delicious food; fine cuisine
behind; at the back
since; ever since
at least
to economize; thrifty
to mend; to patch
to indicate; to make clear
surface; appearance
shirt
shirt
quilt; blanket
skirt; dress
trousers; pants
western part; the west
to watch; to view (a program, film, etc.)
to solve; to resolve
to untie; to undo (a knot, lock, etc.)
to order; to subscribe; to book
to recognize (someone or something familiar)
to recognize; to know
to record; a record
equipment; facilities
to prove; to demonstrate
to prove; to demonstrate
topic; subject
to adjust
to talk; to chat
fee; charge
to drive away; to chase off
to hurry to (a place); to rush over
hurry up; quickly
hurry up; quickly
to be enough; to be sufficient
to turn; to revolve
relatively; comparatively
the near future; recently
to link; to connect; to join
promptly; hurriedly; at once
continuous; consecutive; uninterrupted
TV series; serial drama
fan; enthusiast
to chase; to pursue
to retreat; to withdraw
to suit; to be suitable
to adapt; to get used to
to apply to; to be applicable
to correspond (by letter)
usually; normally
postage stamp
email inbox; email address
ministry (government body)
to match; to go with
to cooperate; coordination
bell
iron (metal)
strength; strong point
team member (of a team or squad)
to guard against; to prevent
to follow; to go along with
could it be that; don't tell me
quiet; still; calm
to face; to confront
(measure word for occurrences of an action) time
risk
fragrant; sweet-smelling
expressway; highway
trouble; bother
neat; tidy; orderly
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 4(366 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto go upstairs
to come to one's home, to visit
to go downstairs, to go down the stairs
to not mind, to not care
both sides
serious, grave
to win a prize
temporary, makeshift
extraordinary, amazing
to understand, to know well
beforehand, in advance
thing, object
secondhand, used
colorful, multicolored
to exchange, to swap
dear, beloved
others, other people
from then on
graceful, elegant
excellent, fine
meal (measure word for meals)
partner
umbrella
it seems; it appears
as if, like
position; place, spot
to exert all one's strength
still, as before
two (people) (a common colloquial expression)
times (a multiplier, how many times as much)
to change vehicles, to transfer
to dream, to dream of
to stop, to halt
child, children
brothers
charger
to close, to shut down
interest, keen interest
to nurture, to cultivate
repeatedly, again and again
ice
to brew, to mix (with hot water)
calm, composed
on time, punctual
to reduce, to decrease
to lose weight
to divide into, to split into
to cut, to slice
to row
to line up, to arrange
to brush (teeth, hair)
brush
to brush one's teeth
to stab, to prick
to handle affairs, to do business
to join, to enter
gas station
to sway, to waver
to contain, to include
package, parcel
form, slip (bill, list, form)
alone, by oneself
monotonous, boring
but, yet, however (usually used to add to or contrast with the preceding point)
roll
centimeter
to participate, to take part
invoice
cannot bear, cannot stand
on stage
step, stair
number
surprised, startled
each, every
business card, name card
famous brand, name brand
to hold in the mouth
to contain
to inhale, to breathe in
to attract
to smoke (cigarettes)
drinking straw
interjection (particle)
flavor, taste
to breathe; breath
record (music disc)
to love, to be fond of, to adore
mouth
scarf
fixed
circle
land, soil
underground
address
the ground
solid, sturdy
garbage, to throw away trash
to seal up, to block tightly
traffic jam
plastic (synthetic material)
plastic bag, nylon bag
to fill in
to reside, to dwell
to copy, to duplicate
coat, jacket
many types, many kinds
eldest brother
the majority, most
auntie, ma'am (an affectionate way to address an older woman)
older sister (an affectionate way to address a woman slightly older than oneself)
coach, intercity bus
old gentleman, elderly man (a respectful term)
the mainland (referring to mainland China)
to fail
to strive
combo, package deal
lady, woman
close friend, good friend
quiet, peaceful
An (surname)
to decide
baby, newborn
treasure; darling
practical, useful
housework
to send (a letter, parcel)
cold, frigid
snack food
ruler
size, dimensions
tail
chocolate
bus
handsome guy, good-looking man
common knowledge, general knowledge
hat, cap
average
stable, steady
should, ought to
bottom, lower part
to spend, to pass (time)
boiled water
to bloom, to blossom
to pull
to cause, to give rise to
to bend, to curve
to return, to give back
to describe, to depict
shadow
express delivery, parcel
to overlook, to ignore
strange, odd
in short, in a word
in total, altogether
to be interested, to take interest
to wear, to put on (glasses, hat, gloves...)
household
gloves
in one's hand
to clean, to sweep
to sweep, to clean up
to throw, to toss
to invest, to put into
to break, to snap
to hold, to carry (a child)
to pull out, to draw out
to draw a prize, lucky draw
to smoke (cigarettes)
to pull open, to open
to take photos
to greet
on time, punctually
to carry on the shoulder (with a pole)
to carry on a shoulder pole
to select, to pick out
to arrange
to describe
to provide
to remind
to lay out, to arrange
to shake, to sway, to rock
to wipe, to clean
to take back, to recover
to harvest
to relax
to disperse, to scatter
digital
fresh, new
no, without
it doesn't matter, no big deal
unable to, to have no way to
boring, dull
calendar
diary
whether or not
to dry in the sun, to hang out to dry
heating, heating system
dark, dim
to replace, to do on behalf of
to replace, to take the place of
strong, energetic
interesting, fascinating
not necessarily, not certainly
opportunity
material
not in time, not enough time (to do something)
in time, still enough time
extremely
root, basis
especially, particularly
dream, to dream
to dream of
to walk, to go on foot
towel, bath towel
sweater
balloon
to sink
to not expect, to not have thought of
there's no way, no means
that's right, correct
strong, concentrated
bland, weak (in flavor)
gradually
wet
lamplight, light
to take attendance, to call the roll
annoyed, irritated
to burn
warm-hearted, enthusiastic
to burn
to cherish, to treasure
playing card
toothbrush
special price, promotional price
use, purpose
to apply for (a job, scholarship, etc.)
electric vehicle, electrically powered vehicle
electric light, lamp
gentleman; man (formal term)
question, doubt
to recuperate, to convalesce
to register
general merchandise
indeed, truly
salt
plate, dish
plate, tray
on the contrary, conversely
photo, photograph
it seems, apparently
glasses, eyeglasses
to catch fire, to burst into flames
to fall asleep
to forbid, to prohibit
cannot be separated from
to plant, to grow
secret
to accumulate, to build up
to move
to move
program
stable, steady
in the end, ultimately
space
to put on, to slip on
windowsill
window
window
childhood
to conform to, to be suitable
box, trunk, suitcase
case, suitcase, box
food, grain
one after another, in succession
thin, fine, slender
detail
to bear fruit, to set seed
website address, URL
beautiful woman, beauty
US dollar
to turn over, to flip through
wife
honest
hometown, native place
to think over, to consider
earphones, headphones (a device worn on the ears to listen to music, watch films, etc.)
to gather, to assemble
to meet up, to get together
fat
fat person
capable, competent
head (upper part of the body)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.)
waist, lower back
self, oneself
good
to save, to economize
bitter (taste)
tea, tea leaves
to obtain, to win
to fall, to drop
insect, bug
street
expression, facial look
bag, sack, pouch
socks
to be particular about
to misunderstand (action, process)
to persuade, to convince
mischievous, naughty
goods, merchandise
to purchase (more formal than 'to buy')
to shop, to go shopping
to paste, to stick, to attach
to reward, to grant as a reward
to lie down, to lie on one's back
to turn, to rotate
to pass on a message, to relay
to turn (direction), to make a turn
to turn around
wheel, circle
wheel
easily
swift, rapid
excessive
luck, fortune
to be late, to arrive late
to pursue, to seek
to choose
transparent, to pass through
transparent
along the way, en route
notification letter, written notice (e.g. admission letter, summons)
to stroll, to take a walk
to meet, to encounter
to meet (by chance), to run into
to meet, to come across
to avoid, to dodge
to avoid, to prevent
post office
to wake up, to be awake
to measure
needle
mirror
to dodge, to dart aside
to greet, to send regards
alarm clock
a burst, a gust (measure word)
nearby, around here
one after another, successively
the temperature drops
conveniently, casually, offhandedly
to separate, to partition
to separate, to partition
hard to avoid, inevitable
to assemble, to gather
not, is not
unexpectedly, to one's surprise, actually
top, peak
item, term (a single matter or thing)
order, sequence
style
high price
fresh flowers
gold (the metal)
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 5(317 words)
HSK 5 pathwayimmediately
in one go, at a stretch
in a word, simply put
all over (one's body)
a lifetime, one's whole life
up and down
non-stop
disadvantageous, unfavorable
serious, terrible
from time to time, occasionally
cannot not
not allow
to lose
height, size
until (this point) ends
to take (a vehicle, boat, plane)
bookcase
desk
QR code
to enjoy, to savor
today
careful, meticulous
to cause; to make
leisure, relaxation
to assess, to estimate
to stretch out
lower than
volume
to cause, to make
convenient
a short note
maintenance
mailbox
club
on the contrary, actually
occasionally
to steal
secretly, stealthily
foolish
light
introductory; beginner level
all, entirely
to share, to use jointly
crucial, key
no longer; not anymore
once more; again
brave, risk
to freeze, to become frozen
based on
to perspire; to sweat
arrival, coming
to cut (with scissors)
scissors
scissors
to remain
to remain, to be left
to advise, to persuade
to add
to heat, to warm up
to rise, to increase
lobby, hall
fierce, intense, terrible
fork
fork
both hands
merely, only
suddenly saw
can; to be permitted
arduous, strenuous
to vomit
upward
to move forward, to advance
stay put, stay in one place
to bite
variety, breed, species
only; unique
to spray, to spurt
surroundings, all around
to write a reply letter
to turn one's head back
to recycle
to avoid, to dodge
to bother, to annoy
including
present, on the scene
to pile up
wall
nighttime
everyone, everybody
hall, lobby
Dadu (capital of China during the Yuan Dynasty, now Beijing)
to pick up (with chopsticks), to clip
lucky, fortunate
like; as if
like so; to such an extent
to comfort, to console
done, finished
practical, having clear material benefits
polite; courteous
to harm
dormitory
cùn
to seek
to shoot
to the utmost
house
shore, bank, coast
working day, business day
almost, nearly
master, craftsman
piece, sheet
straightforward, direct
before the Lunar New Year
age
broad, spacious
play (a musical instrument)
to stay, to reside
to be able to
certainly, must
essential, necessary
to endure
finally
stealthily, silently
situation
honest
in a panic, in a hurry
play, joke
quit
or
fan
to pack, to take away
to dress, to wear
to throw away
support
to drape over the shoulders
to lift, to carry
to raise one's head
to pull out, to uproot
to wave one's hand
to piece together, to assemble
to pick up
to block, to obstruct
to squeeze, to push
to vibrate
contact
mention, refer to
to insert, to stick in
to grasp; to hold
to search, to look for
do; carry out
to fall, to drop, to throw to the ground
to slip and fall
to pick, to pluck
motorcycle, motorbike
to bump into
expenditure, expense
tidy up, arrange
collect
to give up; to abandon
to knock, to tap
to knock on the door
slanting, tilted
side
time, times past
bright
show, indicate
to replace, to change
mooncake
have, possess
obey
robot
incoming letter
to infect, to catch (a disease)
cabinet, cupboard
to look up, to inquire
great, excellent
to imitate, to mimic
appearance, look, countenance
debt
to admire
to rest
song
just like, exactly as
aquatic products
sweat
small pond; swimming pool
ditch, trench, moat
to communicate
to splash, to sprinkle
to sprinkle
price increase, price hike
to clean up, to sort out
swimming pool
slippery, to slip
boil
to leak
match
ham
disaster
to ignite, to light
soft, tender, mushy (from thorough cooking)
grilled meat, barbecue meat
gas
jeans
attribute
crazy, frantic
guess
guess, speculate
glass (material)
pearl
no need
used to
first of the Heavenly Stems
electronic version
rice cooker
mad
skin
leather shoes
basin, pot
box
box
boxed meal
straight line
to perceive, to notice
sleep
to look, to see
hard
to break, to shatter
gift, present
week
polite, courtesy
video, moving image
god, deity
personal, private
second
call, address as
a little, a bit
slightly, a little bit
to stand, to stand upright
to reply, to answer
to sign
to sign
bad, poor
terrible, awful
tightly, firmly, closely
purple
lifelong, for one's whole life
to go around
to lack
down jacket
patience
backpack, shoulder bag
beard
adhesive tape, tape
glue
crispy
footstep
washbasin, sink
smelly, stinky
to be willing to give up, to be ready to part with
to dance
hardship, difficult
cake, cream cake
to drive (vehicles)
passive
tomato
suit jacket
to recognize, to acknowledge
greeting card
to compensate, to indemnify
to give (as a gift)
to hide, to take cover
to turn, to change direction
soft
toilsome, arduous
far, distant place
connect, link
late
to hand over (to someone)
to hand (something) to
to accompany, to match
alcoholic
sour, spicy, salty, sweet
drunk
fountain pen
bell
ring; ringtone
to lock
pot, pan
key
keyboard
longevity, to live long
to rush in; to barge in recklessly
leisurely, unoccupied
reading room
to accompany
as one pleases, at will
next door
rare, precious
to approach, to get close to
tie; necktie
channel
classifier for small, round objects
cake, pastry
biscuit, cookie
restaurant
scold, curse
to cheat, to deceive
swindler, scammer
tall and sturdy
high heels
ghost, spirit
vivid, bright-colored
duck
drum (musical instrument)
to applaud, to clap
rat, mouse
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 6(186 words)
HSK 6 pathwaytogether; jointly
inconvenient
not worth it, not worthwhile
unexpectedly, did not foresee
medium, moderate
skewer, string
why
well (for water)
to do, to make, to compose
side
then, right away
to repair a vehicle
debt
to enter, to go in
the mainland, the interior (refers to mainland China proper, excluding Hong Kong and Macau)
underwear
to say again, to repeat
optimal, best
air conditioning, cold air
only, just (left)
sandals
to judge, to try (a case)
benefit, profit
to shave, to shave one's beard
play, drama, film
spoon
to print, Yin (a common surname)
other, another
just focus on, go right ahead
desk lamp
auspicious, lucky, fortunate
to hang up
the same; one and the same
life, living being
wow; oh
sound; noise
a tonal exclamatory word
garden, park
floor
to bury
to stuff, to plug, to block
pot, kettle
to go out; to leave home or the workplace
outside; outdoors
to seize, to take by force
to run, to race
to play (a musical instrument), to perform music (e.g. play music, perform)
to have fun, entertainment
to dislike; to mind
tip; gratuity
pointed, sharp
with all one's strength, to the utmost
age
all year round, throughout the year
shape; form
in a little while, shortly
to hang; to suspend
tragic, miserable, wretched
lazy
flat, level, flattened
to prick, to stick
to pounce on, to throw oneself at
to send away, to dismiss
to entrust; to ask someone (to do a favor)
to button, to fasten
to twist, to turn
to protect, to guard
to turn
to drag; to delay
slippers; sandals
to take away, to carry off
to dig
to suffer (a beating, scolding, etc.)
to catch, to grab
to pick up
according to, based on
to take out; to fish out
to receive
to lift off, to uncover (a lid or cover)
to prop up, to support
sooner or later, bound to
constantly, always
sometimes, occasionally
clothes
messy, miscellaneous
extreme
branch (measure word)
pillar, column
style; design; pattern
cotton
horizontal, sideways
number of times, frequency
to stop
along; following (a road, riverbank, etc.)
to soak, to steep, to brew
clay
foreign; Western
laundry detergent (powder)
to float
to mix up, chaotic
to add; to supplement
clear (of water, air)
to cross a river, to cross over
drop
to put out, to extinguish (fire, light)
to stir-fry, to roast
to deep-fry
hot water
as before, all the same
firm, sturdy, secure
to lead, to pull along
specially
ruthless, cruel
racket (for hitting a ball)
grain, texture (of material)
cost of living
usefulness, utility
to be needed, to be useful for something
attentive, focused (state)
usage, method of use
field; farmland
electric power
electrical appliance, electrical equipment
time, round (used after a number to count occurrences)
to save money
to look after, to guard, to keep watch over
in no time; soon; before one's eyes
to grind, to sharpen, to make sharp or smooth by rubbing
end, tip
Dragon Boat Festival (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, commemorating Qu Yuan).
brief introduction, summary
porridge, congee
essence, quintessence
to agree on, to arrange in advance
to weave, to knit (cloth, wool, etc.)
absolutely, completely
to chat, to make small talk
to be willing, willing to
to carry on one's back
membrane, thin film
expense, cost (noun); to spend, to use up (verb)
to deceive, to fool
to hide, to store away
although
to crack, to split
sleep, a nap
to solve, to explain
to lecture, to teach
to know, to recognize
to mistake; mistaken; error
to carry, to bear (on the back)
account, accounts, ledger
to gamble, to bet
to rely on, to depend on (others)
to not catch up with, to not keep up
measure word for trips/times (of going back and forth)
enough
to step over, to step across
to kneel
to pass by, to pass through
to step on; to tread
to kick (with the foot)
to step on, to trample
to squat, to crouch
to give a gift
passage; passageway
harsh, severe
wilderness; wild
hour (unit of time)
pencil
to spread out, to lay out
long holiday
(n) long-distance running; (v) to run a marathon
to close
wide, broad
except, apart from
to accompany, to escort and attend to
to hide, to conceal
unforgettable, impossible to forget
episode (of a film or book)
raincoat
to reveal, to expose, to show
to reveal, to expose
to take care of, to look after
to receive, to collect
meal
Đời sống vocabulary HSK 7(1123 words)
HSK 7 pathwayby accident, inadvertently
continuously, without stopping
Every gesture, every action
to accomplish nothing
all-in-one card, multi-purpose pass
to blindly insist, to focus solely on one thing
the same thing, one matter
terrible, a mess, hopeless
silent, not making a sound
all day long, from morning till night
a head(ful), an amount
one family (those living together in one household)
spotlessly clean, with nothing left
all year round, year-round
to have everything, everything complete
wholeheartedly, with single-minded devotion
unchanging, always the same
in a flash
all, every one, without exception
to generalize mechanically
Stingy, miserly, unwilling to give anyone anything.
clear at a glance
a series
every word and every deed
not to say a word
consecutively, in a row
a pot of porridge (literal)
now long now short, uneven
all talking at once, many people speaking at the same time, noisy
absolutely not, by no means
repeatedly; again and again
to get tipsy; to feel the buzz (usually from drinking)
previous period; last issue
to go to the countryside, to go down to rural areas
subconscious
the last third of the month (from the 21st to the end of the month)
to play chess (e.g. chess, Chinese chess)
To let it slide, to leave unresolved
not inferior to, not at all inferior
what a joy, isn't it a delight
Without thinking, reacting immediately
to have no way of knowing
careless, negligent
involuntarily, uncontrollably
To vanish mysteriously, to vanish into thin air.
not necessarily, not exactly
puzzled, inexplicable
inconspicuous, not eye-catching
to leave without saying goodbye
not difficult, easy
specialty store (selling one specific type of goods)
to rush about everywhere, to run around (to handle affairs)
to look around, to glance this way and that
to lose
to discard, to abandon
to throw away
a married couple; couple (affectionate term)
to drop by someone's home, to visit a neighbor's house
facing the street, right on the street
pellet, ball (round-shaped)
housewife, woman who manages the household
to disguise oneself
to beg, to plead
to beg, to beg for food
cannot afford to buy
to settle, to accomplish (a difficult or important matter)
to settle, to conclude
used car, second-hand car
Run at a loss; lose money in business.
to help one another, mutual aid
all kinds, diverse and varied
to intersect, to cross; to interweave, to be mixed
to whisper, to talk in low voices (to each other)
to hand over, to transfer (work, assets)
to alternate, to take turns
to chat, to converse
intersection, to intersect
to produce, to manufacture
mu (a unit of area, 1 mu ≈ 666.67 m²)
to enjoy, to be entitled to
relatives and friends
second only to, just below
from now on, from this moment onward
from morning till night, all day long
to copy, to imitate in manufacturing
don't even dream of it, don't even think about it
meals, food provisions, board (usually refers to food provided within a collective such as a school, army, or factory)
uncle (father's older brother, or a man older than one's father)
to estimate, to approximate
companion
to reach out; to extend one's hand
to serve, to wait on, to attend to
seemingly right but actually wrong, plausible but false
to seem to have met before
bottom, lowest point, difficult period
home address
why bother to
remaining, left over
to be a guest, to stay at someone else's home
festive occasion, holiday (usually refers to important traditional festivals).
mission, task
to order someone around, to tell others to do something
to chat idly, to shoot the breeze
to wait on, to care for
to supply, to provide
to make offerings to, to enshrine and worship (gods, Buddha, ancestors)
to provide heating
Reluctant to part, unwilling to leave (usually of people or memories).
convenience store
everyday meal; a simple, plain meal
popular, common, colloquial
as the saying goes; there is a proverb that says
proverb, folk saying
to keep warm; to stay warm
shelf life; expiration date
to keep fresh
letters, mail
to resell, to scalp (usually with a speculative, profiteering nature)
to lean against, to rest against
IOU, promissory note
destitute, bankrupt, having lost everything
to tilt, lean to one side
to testify, to bear witness
to cease business, to close down (a shop, company)
to park, to leave (a vehicle) in a spot
to be lazy, to slack off
To peek, to steal a glance
to peep, to spy on (often involving privacy)
to urge, to press, to hurry
arrogant; conceited
presentable, decent, proper
stiff, numb, unable to move
secluded, quiet
to charge (a battery, electricity)
omen, sign
to exempt, to be free of
unavoidable, inevitable
to exempt, to remove, to waive
pocket (especially a shirt or trouser pocket)
to peddle, to hawk
public affairs, official business
shared, for public use
to turn off; to switch off the power
to look after; to take care of
during that time, in the meantime
to maintain health; to keep fit
to hold concurrently, to do at the same time
expert, connoisseur, someone in the know
ice pop (a popsicle made from frozen water, often fruit-flavored)
to collide, to crash into forcefully
to rinse, to flush with water
freeze; frozen
unpopular; little-known; a dark horse
cool and refreshing (of weather or air)
to reduce pressure, to relieve stress
to gather, to scrape together, to pool
to piece together, to assemble
convex, protruding, uneven
to lose face, to make a fool of oneself in public
to offer an idea, to make a suggestion, to come up with a plan
to break down, to malfunction
to make a fool of oneself, to cause a farce
to go on an outing, to go out for a trip
to debut, to make one's public debut (usually of an artist or singer starting their career)
to pose a tough question
to make things difficult, to create obstacles
especially, exceptionally
a good deal, worthwhile
to delete
nimble; deft; tidy
don't even mention it; let's not talk about it (often expresses frustration, not wanting to bring up something unpleasant)
let alone, not to mention
to blow (wind); to be windy
in the end, after all
to shave (hair, beard)
to pare, to peel (a pencil, fruit, etc.)
to rock back and forth (usually the motion of laughing or crying very hard)
stage, front of the stage
to eliminate, to exclude
to peel (skin, shell)
to cut
The spirit is willing but the strength is not enough; lacking the ability to do what one wishes.
to dissuade, advise against
cannot be done; cannot be accomplished
at the slightest provocation, easily (used to describe a reaction or action that happens too often or unnecessarily)
to stir, to budge, to move
to cheer on, to root for
tired; exhausted
to press bravely forward, undeterred by hardship
tie tightly; tighten
diligent, industrious
diligent, hardworking
to hook, to crook (to pull back with the fingers or a sharp object)
cloth bundle; wrapped package
to put on makeup
temperature rises, to heat up
half-believing, half-doubting
half true, half false
midway; halfway; unfinished
to divine; divination, fortune-telling
hairpin, clip
egg (of an animal)
exam paper, test paper (completed)
to dismantle, to remove
misfortune, calamity
go through; experience (hardships over time)
thickness
place, destination
and, as well as
win-win for both sides
to reflect, to learn from experience
to be dazed, to space out (lose focus, fail to react)
to mock, tease
to be frightened, to be terrified
to suffer hardship
to be deceived, to be cheated
to fold (clothes, paper, etc.)
to stutter, to stammer
whistle (the sound)
cut; tear; hole (on a surface)
chewing gum
Of all times and all places; from ancient times to the present, from China to abroad.
can be imagined
precious, valuable, worthy of cherishing
a common occurrence, nothing unusual
unable to eat (due to scarcity, busyness, or lack of opportunity)
to suffer a loss, to be at a disadvantage
eating, drinking, and merrymaking; living for pleasure, a dissolute life of indulgence
diverse, all kinds (gè zhǒng gè yàng)
fair and reasonable
to total up, to add up
to revoke, to cancel (a license, certificate, etc.)
to quarrel, to argue
to have blown (out), blew
to kiss
to shout, to yell, to cry out
to choke (on smoke, dust, food...)
to grin, to twist the mouth into a grin
to coax, to soothe
Everyone bursts out laughing together, with laughter filling the whole room.
hey; oh
mute, unable to speak
who would have thought, who knew
not knowing whether to laugh or cry; caught between laughter and tears
humph, hmph (an interjection expressing displeasure or dissatisfaction)
to sigh
to sell tickets
only, sole
to gnaw, to bite
street vendor; small trader
to feed, to raise
to pant, to gasp for breath
to pant, to gasp
overjoyed beyond expectation
preference (noun); to be fond of (verb)
joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness
joy, delight
beaming with joy, radiant
noisy, clamorous
noisy, bustling
hobby, habit (personal, often implying a hard-to-break habit)
hey! (to call out or greet)
equipment, apparatus
to shout, yell
to chew
siheyuan, courtyard house
all directions, everywhere
varying from person to person
predicament; difficult situation
stubborn
born and raised in a place (usually refers to one's hometown or locality)
even, evenly distributed
pit, hole
dejected, dispirited, so disappointed as to hang one's head
to pad, to cushion (to place something underneath to raise or protect)
cushion, pad, mat
to bury, to hide away
degeneration, decline
to fill in, to fill in a blank
situation, circumstances
circumstances, plight (usually unfavorable)
to embolden, to make braver
spare; reserve; for backup use
multifunctional
day and night without rest (meaning to work intensely).
Hardly, very difficult, probably won't work
basically, by and large
to take on everything, to take it all upon oneself (usually with a negative meaning)
illustrious, very famous, renowned
easygoing, carefree, not fussy over trifles
to a large extent, substantially
to be alarmed, to fuss excessively over trivial things
Greenhouse (a structure with a frame and a roof of plastic or glass, often used in agriculture to grow plants).
the streets and alleys (meaning everywhere, all over the place)
As enduring as heaven and earth; everlasting, eternal.
To speak coherently with a clear beginning and end; logical and clear.
praise; compliment
talk big; speak grandly but with no real substance
to run fast; to dash
luxurious; extravagant; wasteful
fortunately; luckily
Wow!; My goodness! (an interjection expressing surprise, astonishment, or strong impression)
kindhearted person
easy to talk to; easy to negotiate with
as one wishes; satisfactory; according to one's wishes
enraptured; entranced as if intoxicated
appropriate, proper, settled
proper, reasonable
to harm, to hinder, to obstruct
tactful, gentle, not blunt
maternal grandfather
aunt (maternal)
posture, pose
mother, mom
tender, young (food, plants)
to laugh and play, to frolic merrily
passbook, bankbook
lonely, solitary, forlorn
twin
would rather, willingly prefer to
comfortable; pleasant
tranquilizer, something that reassures
physical object, actual item
to speak frankly and truthfully, to tell it like it is
passenger plane, airliner
to vent (emotions, stress)
to slaughter (an animal)
shy; embarrassed (usually from timidity or bashfulness)
family circumstances
for household use, domestic use
wealthy, affluent
well-off, affluent, abundant
to observe, to examine carefully
to be worthy of, to not be ashamed before
to seek, to search for
to top out, to cap the roof; to reach the upper limit, to hit the ceiling (prices, salaries, etc.)
street vendor, petty peddler
indispensable; cannot do without; unavoidable
rare; seldom found
to take one's seat, to be seated
to seek medical treatment (at a hospital or clinic)
nearby, at the nearest place
to dine, to have a meal (formal)
urine
mountain stronghold; mountain fortress
neat, tidy, orderly
to look around in all directions, to glance around restlessly or hesitantly.
mosquito net (used to keep out mosquitoes while sleeping)
curtain; blind
mat, seat
normal state
common sense, ordinary reasoning
measure word for buildings (a building, a block)
Officer, staff member in charge of specific work within an organization.
affordable, reasonably priced
weekdays, ordinary days (not weekends or holidays)
New Year's Eve dinner, year-end reunion dinner
to survive (a disaster, accident, war, etc.)
crops, farm plants
to congratulate, celebrate
prologue, opening (of an event, a play, etc.)
to cope with, to handle perfunctorily
to have everything, to lack nothing
foundation, base
temple fair
to discard, waste
defective product, waste, discarded goods
waste, refuse; useless thing
expenditure, spending
expense, expenditure
To indulge in fanciful, unrealistic, impractical ideas
fraudulent, deceitful
to post, to put up (a notice, poster, etc.)
to be careful, to watch out, to beware
that day, the same day
to one's face, in person, directly
all kinds, of every sort
polite, courteous, well-mannered
all night, through the night
slowly, gradually
gains and losses
thoughts, mind, intention
anxious as if one's heart were on fire, burning with anxiety
To get whatever one wishes for, to have one's wishes come true.
anxious, uneasy (a restless state of mind)
Clever and dexterous, skillful and ingenious
indispensable; essential
to avoid certain foods, to be on a restricted diet
to endure hunger and starvation
unable to forget
busy and chaotic, in a flurry from having too much to do at once
to be busy, to bustle about
busy, on the go
melancholy, sorrowful
now high, now low; fluctuating erratically
feel pity for; cherish with compassion
to think over and over, to weigh things carefully from every angle
to ponder, to contemplate
Carefree, content, happily at ease
urgent, pressing
ratio of value to price, cost-performance ratio
life, one's life
to flatter, to fawn over
closely connected with one another
to implore, to beg earnestly
evil, wicked, vicious
leisurely, relaxed, at ease
huge disparity, great gap
sorrows and joys, partings and reunions; refers to the ups and downs and changes in human life.
feelings, emotion
ambiance, sentiment, mood (often used to describe a romantic or artistic atmosphere or style)
to be startled, to be astonished
panic-stricken, flustered
astonished, stunned
to be used to; to be accustomed to
to have a long face, to look glum and sullen
more and more
unexpected, beyond expectation
stupid, foolish
feeling, sensation
to marvel at, to praise (out of emotion or surprise)
be stunned; be dazed
panicked, flustered
take it easy, there's no rush
to go in groups, in droves
to become a problem, to become troublesome
more or less; to some degree; somewhat
handkerchief
hands and feet, limbs
to take root, to put down roots
to peel; to strip off the skin
to salvage, to dredge up (an object sunk underwater)
to doze, to nod off
to carry on one's shoulder, to shoulder
detain; hold (temporarily)
insistently, stubbornly
license, permit
persistent, persevering
to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket
to sweep; to clean up
to turn one's head, to look back
to dress up as; to play the role of
to pull, to tug
to flip; to switch (a switch or lever)
to bear, to support (weight, responsibility)
handle; knob
handle; grip (of a knife, scissors, etc.)
To go and seek refuge with, to rely on (someone)
To project, to cast (light, image)
to tremble, to shake
to stroke, to caress
to throw, to toss
to dig, to pick, to scrape out
newsstand
irreparably damaged; to be scrapped
to offset, to cancel out, to neutralize each other's effect
to wipe, to mop, to swipe
to sign, to put one's seal on (to confirm, to pledge)
drawer
to lean on, to prop oneself up against
to carry on a shoulder pole, to bear, to shoulder
burden, to shoulder (responsibility)
zipper
to mix; to toss (usually mixing food)
to shoot a film, to act in a film
to carry, to hold (in the hand)
To widen, to broaden (usually a road, knowledge, market, etc.)
to implicate, to be a burden on someone
to pick, to select
block; obstruct
to twist, to wring
to flick, to push (to move something)
to dial through and connect successfully
to cup one hand in the other before the chest (as a greeting)
to tie, to bind (with a rope or chain)
to pull, to drag
to hold, to maintain
to report a loss
hook (for hanging)
To gesture and point at everything, to interfere in others' affairs impolitely or unnecessarily
to instruct, to guide
in theory; by common sense
by rights; should reasonably
carry (a bag, purse, etc.) slung over the shoulder or arm
to scratch, to claw
to wave
from house to house; every household (going around, asking, etc.)
to move, to shift
to pull, to draw back
tie; bind; bundle
hide-and-seek
to bring along (for someone); to deliver on someone's behalf
scoop up; fish out (from water)
to harm, to cause loss
To benefit oneself at others' expense
to change into, to convert into
to hold up, to cup in both hands
To show up to support or cheer (for someone or some event).
to lift up, to open
to turn around, to turn back
to pick, pluck (flowers, branches)
to visit, to call on
to visit relatives
one after another, in quick succession
to pick up the phone, to answer the phone
to give relief, to aid, to provide subsidies
to take over a shift, to relieve someone on duty
to pick up and drop off, to shuttle
To shift responsibility onto others, to shirk
to recommend, to suggest
to be caught off guard, to be unable to react in time
to break apart; to snap apart by hand
to mix, to blend
to knead (dough, clay)
to beat, to hit (someone)
anxious and uneasy, on tenterhooks
to be cautious, to guard against
to interrupt, to butt into another's conversation
to think over, to guess, to speculate
to grab, to seize, to pull (hair, clothing, etc.)
embrace; gather in one's arms
to support, to help (someone) along
to put, to place (somewhere)
to run aground, to be stranded
to stir, to mix (liquids, mixtures)
to rub, to knead (with the hands)
Funny, hilarious
degree Celsius (unit of temperature)
to settle properly; to sort out
to arrange; to lay out
ornament; decorative item
cradle
stall, vendor's stand
to abandon, to leave behind, to fling away
to scatter; to sprinkle
to tear, to rip
to pry, lever open
to toil, to work hard
to save up, to accumulate
to take in, to shelter (someone with nowhere to go)
another day (used to make an appointment or postpone something to another day)
To turn back from the wrong path and return to the right one (lit. 'turning one's head is the shore').
to let out water, to turn on water
impudent, insolent
so it turns out, it turns out that (expressing surprise, realizing something unexpected)
tidy, clean
to apply, to put (medicine, cream) on a wound
stationery, school supplies
to anticipate, to foresee
axe
new type, new style
new model, new style
to construct, to carry out construction
unimportant, insignificant
no home to return to, homeless.
invisibly, subconsciously
carefree, without worry
having nothing to do
to accomplish nothing
without reason, for no reason
useless, of no help in solving the problem
unreasonable, without logic, illogical
without fate, without opportunity
nothing to say, having nothing more to say
insignificant, unimportant
a few days ago; recently
day after day; day in and day out
the morning sun, the rays of the rising sun
sometimes good, sometimes bad; unstable.
after an interval of (implying a long, considerable period).
can (for beverages, with a pull-tab lid)
to sway, to shake, to wobble
to sway, to rock, to wobble
to bask in the sun; to sun oneself
temporarily, for the time being
warm, cozy
changing room
to replace, to swap out
monthly pass (a travel pass valid for one month, usually for buses or the subway)
to have skill, to be capable, to be good at something (often used to praise someone with a special ability or who does something well)
vivid, engaging, full of color
period of validity
organic
beneficial, useful
to gaze at the moon
To be together day and night, inseparable
board, plank
not yet
vermilion, cinnabar red
disorderly and chaotic, messy and unsystematic
go back and forth; round trip
extremely, exceedingly
extreme, the height of
limit, the extreme
loose, slack
pillow, bolster
orchard
indeed; sure enough
shelf, rack
to search for, to look up
pretty, beautiful (usually of women)
railing; fence
treetop, the tip of a branch
tree shade
tree (a woody plant)
root cause, source
to plant (trees, flowers)
frame; border
stake, pile
ladder (a tool for climbing up high)
to comb (hair)
comb
to comb, to groom (hair)
stick
general situation, overview
to press, to squeeze (out juice, oil, etc.)
in disarray, scattered every which way
orange juice
IOU, debt note.
to lack, be deficient
the next day, the following day
happy laughter and chatter
to relieve a cough, to suppress coughing
to halt, to stop
to rise one after another, to undulate
crooked, not straight
to give up hope, to no longer have any wish
wholeheartedly, completely resigned or devoted
cruel, brutal
incomplete, defective
attentive, solicitous, considerate
whenever one encounters, every time (a time or occasion) comes around
blanket
air bubble
water bottle, kettle
water temperature
water pipe
Smuggled goods, goods that do not come through official channels.
faucet, tap
to pursue studies, study somewhere to gain knowledge
to converge, to come together
tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls)
to be lost in thought, to ponder deeply
precipitate, sediment
to brew, to steep (tea)
body wash, shower gel
perhaps, maybe, who knows
boring, uninteresting
endless, ceaseless, going on and on without stopping
beyond reproach, excellent, perfect
the great changes of time, profound transformation over the years
abuzz, noisy, clamorous (describing an atmosphere or rumor spreading strongly)
to be soaked, wet, to stick to
setback, difficulty, twists and turns
annotation, note
To pour cold water on, to discourage, to dampen enthusiasm.
clean, pure
serves one right
to circulate (goods, currency)
to water
concentrate, to concentrate
to smear, to apply, to paint (paint, medicine, etc.)
to eliminate, to wipe out
Dejected, low in spirits, listless.
to amuse oneself, to pass the time
smooth; sleek; moist (of skin, hair, materials)
to dip (food) into boiling water to cook
liquid crystal
to pour, to drench
to flow, to trickle (of liquid)
to dig (earth, mud, etc.)
to play down, to lessen the severity or importance of
cool, refreshing (usually of air or drinks)
list, inventory
clear and ringing (of sound)
quiet, tranquil
to seep, to soak (liquid passing through gaps or porous material)
moist, damp
to splash (water, mud, etc.)
continuous and unceasing, never-ending
to sneak away, to slip off
to take a walk, to stroll
funny, comical
to float, to drift
to fill the air, to pervade everywhere
to roam, to wander, to stroll without a specific purpose
to pour; to fill with liquid
fierce, intense, heated
at top speed, urgently, as fast as lightning
light bulb
ash
stove, furnace
charcoal
chimney
fireworks
to roast, to bake, to grill
depressed, vexed, ill at ease in the heart
to scald with hot water or steam
hot air, steam, warmth
anxious and restless, agitated
as customary, as always
as usual
clay pot (a cooking utensil)
bustling, crowded, lively
to stay up late
fuel gas
packed; full of people
to cherish; to treasure
indifferent and cold; not bothering to pay any attention
dad, father (an affectionate term, often used in dialects)
firmly; securely
nomad, herder
logistics (transport and distribution of goods)
to worry, to be troubled
hesitant, indecisive
suddenly, abruptly
to donate blood
ready-made, ready to use right away
to treasure, to keep carefully
to cherish, to value (health, feelings, time, etc.)
melon seeds (edible seeds used as snacks, such as melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds...)
porcelain, chinaware
during one's lifetime, before one's death
life, biography
for fear that, lest (used to express worry that something bad might happen)
vitality, life force
career, working life
to give birth, to bear children
to dine, to have a meal
to throw away, to fling
electric bell
to chat freely, to talk animatedly
to pay attention, to take notice
to take notice, to pay attention
to be careful, to watch out
exhausted beyond endurance
itchy
heartbreaking, grievous
infatuation, devoted love
to be paralyzed
percentage
(measure word for lamps, cups, bowls)
lid, cap
to steal, to rob
to stare fixedly without blinking
stunned, dumbstruck with amazement or fear
to stare at, to fix one's gaze on
to head straight for
to depend on each other for survival
to equate, to place on the same level (two or more things or people that are different)
to make an appointment, to agree to meet
to look forward to, to long for
convenient, saving trouble
Beaming with joy, all smiles, with a radiant face (usually describing a happy, satisfied expression).
to take a fancy to, to settle on
to be able to tell, to be able to see
to watch the excitement, to gawk at a commotion
true and false
really now, honestly (used to express helplessness, gentle complaint, or displeasure)
to blink, to wink
to be jealous, to envy
to open (one's eyes)
a stable place to stay or rely on
to glance at, to look at fleetingly
blind
to conceal, to hide
to look down on, despise
to glare, to open one's eyes wide
to be content, to be satisfied with what one has
number, code, symbol
to chop, to hack down
brick
old and worn, dilapidated, shabby
to shatter, to break to pieces
to smash, to break
to get in the way; to be a hindrance; to be a nuisance
to run into, to bump into
to run into difficulties, to be rejected, to hit an obstacle
to knock, to tap (against something hard)
to wear in, to smooth through use
hardship, suffering; a harsh ordeal
line of sight, sightline
peaceful and harmonious
disaster, scourge (noun)
cannot help but, unable to hold back (emotions, tears, etc.)
outrageous; preposterous; unacceptable
private matter, personal affair
private car, personal automobile
bald, hairless
scale (weighing device)
to accumulate, to stockpile
sparse, thinly scattered (opposite of 'dense')
unusual, rare, strange
to find strange, to take interest in
a little; slightly
safe, reliable, stable
rice straw
attire, manner of dress
to come unexpectedly, to descend suddenly
trick, knack, clever method
hole; gap
cubic meter
to set upright, to stand up
to stand
to vie with one another, to compete eagerly
bamboo pole (cut and dried bamboo, used as a stick, post, etc.)
bulky; heavy (of objects hard to move because they are large or heavy)
directly, firsthand
cage, coop
basket
to prepare, to arrange, to manage
simple, plain
to calculate, to reckon
to settle accounts, to do the bookkeeping
to discipline and educate (children)
management fee
to crowd around, to throng around (a crowd pressing around someone/something)
powder, flour
grain; pellet (measure word)
careless, negligent
to stick, to adhere
to calculate carefully, to be frugal
exhausted, utterly worn out
to paste, to glue (with paste or glue)
to pester, to bother, to cling to
Ruddy, smooth (usually used to describe healthy skin)
prosperous, thriving, booming
to be jealous, to be envious
to demand, to ask for (often with the implication of demanding firmly or by right)
crisscrossing, interwoven vertically and horizontally
button (on clothing)
for one's whole life, lifelong
to continue without stopping; ceaseless
to chatter, to be long-winded, to be talkative
to tie; to bind
to detour, take a roundabout route
to describe very vividly, as if real
secret technique, secret recipe
to twist, to wring
to embroider
to continue, to prolong
rope, cord
to bandage; to bind tightly
green light
wisp, strand (a measure word for strands, rays of light, scents, etc.)
to sew (cloth, clothes)
to wind, to twine, to coil
heavy, onerous, fánzhòng (work or tasks that are abundant and demand much effort)
to shrink, to contract, to draw in
to shrink, to contract (usually referring to fabric after washing)
to pay, to hand in (money, taxes, fees)
to pay a fee, to pay (a bill, a charge)
jar, vat, crock
gap; opening, breach
jar; can
to give up; to stop
to cover, to shroud
to place, to put, to set out
not quite perfect
delighted, happy, content
to toss and turn, to be unable to sleep
spouse; one's life partner (an affectionate term used by the elderly)
to be honest; honestly speaking
old man
to consider, to weigh
to play, to have fun
to endure, to be patient
patience
to consume; to use up
time-consuming
refreshingly new, a completely fresh feeling
to see and hear for oneself, to witness firsthand
to delay, to hold up
to delay, to hold up, to cause delay
to concentrate one's attention
soap
to swell, to bloat, to inflate
appetite, taste
back side; reverse side
to win, to come out on top
to think wildly, to worry over groundless things
to make a fuss, to act up excessively
ability, capability (usually colloquial, emphasizing skill and competence)
brain, mind
to blurt out (without thinking beforehand)
fishy, the fishy smell (of fish, seafood)
to soar up, to leap up
to expand, to swell
meals; diet
self-service
to manage on one's own, to take care of oneself
free and easy, carefree
to pay for oneself, to cover one's own costs
to lick
hardship, toil, arduousness
hardships and dangers
thrifty, frugal
to conserve water
To scrimp and save on everything, to spend frugally, to skimp on food and clothing.
cheese
reed flower (the white flower of reeds)
sign, symptom
smile bitterly; give a wry smile
train hard; practice diligently
Moutai (a famous Chinese baijiu liquor, produced in the town of Maotai, Guizhou province)
teahouse
thorns, brambles
To meet by chance, without prior arrangement
to fall, to drop off
to register one's household, to obtain permanent residency in a place
rattan chair
to dip (food into a sauce or liquid)
mosquito net (a net hung over a bed to keep out mosquitoes)
quite, rather, fairly (used colloquially to emphasize an adjective or adverb)
screw
stupid, foolish
food, clothing, shelter, and transportation
to age, to grow old
to wrap; to wrap up
otherwise, or else
if it weren't for
competitive, eager to outdo others
to be overly polite, to be distant
to be effective, to take effect
shocking, horrifying, ghastly
to punish, to chastise (a wrongdoer)
well-liked by everyone; lovable, adorable (usually said of small children or girls)
still fresh in one's memory
to extort, to force someone to pay money through threats or fraud
to try; to find a way
knack, trick, technique
to complain, to pour out one's grievances, to lament one's hardships
phone bill
misconception, mistaken notion
bait, lure
cannot be said to be, not exactly
to act as soon as one says it, to do exactly as one says
to be honest, honestly speaking
to tell the truth, to speak honestly
to bring up, to mention
to chat idly, to gossip
things (or people) like this
not worth mentioning, not deserving to be brought up
to bring up, to mention
to make a living, to earn a livelihood
lie, falsehood
riddle
to risk one's life, to go all out, to take the gamble
soy milk
bill, invoice
material, quality of the material
greedy
fond of playing, playful
to store, to keep, to stockpile
apt, fitting, accurate
to draw close to, to press up against
laborious, difficult (when doing something)
to instruct, to give advice (a humble, respectful way of speaking)
to pay compensation, to pay for damages
to praise endlessly, to praise without stopping
to praise endlessly, to extol without stopping
to praise, to commend
to use the back door, to use connections or bribery to achieve a goal through informal or illegitimate means.
to take a roundabout path
to reach a dead end, to have no way out
to go through the motions, to do something perfunctorily just to get it over with
to rush to (a place)
enthusiastic, energetic, eager
to set off, to depart
while, taking advantage of (an opportunity)
the sooner the better, while it's still early
while, taking advantage of the moment
to lie face down, to lie prone
sports car
to play an extra, to play a minor role (often in films or plays)
distance
to keep up
street light, streetlamp
to step onto, to set foot on
to jump; to hop about
to rub, to scrape against
passive; unable to control oneself
to hide, to take cover, to conceal oneself
to avoid, to evade
car model, vehicle model
lane, traffic lane
to pass on, to hand over
turning point
to rotate, to take turns
to compete, to vie, to contend fiercely
word (in a text, article, dictionary)
remote; far away (referring to land far from the center)
to move, migrate
to make things difficult; to give a hard time
to feel uneasy; to feel troubled in one's heart
to live; to get by day to day
corridor; passageway
to step, to stride
to welcome, to greet
to repay a loan, to pay back borrowed money
right now, at this moment (usually refers to a short, recent time)
famous far and wide
overnight; through the night; that very night
scramble and crawl; flee in a panic
sooner or later
for a long time, still not, slowly; used to emphasize delay or prolongation.
puzzled and unable to understand, baffled
to return, to send back
to concede, to back down
to see off, to bid farewell
moderate, reasonable
timely, at the right moment
moderate amount, an appropriate quantity
to overdraw beyond the account balance (credit card, bank account)
breathable, to let air through
to tease
all night, throughout the night
all, the whole lot, entirely
Smooth, flowing (referring to text or writing)
ventilation, to ventilate
to try to appear strong, to put on a show of strength
to show off one's ability, to flaunt one's talent
to meet, to encounter (by chance)
to arrest, to catch (a person or animal)
overdue, expired
to run into, to encounter
to meet with misfortune, to be in danger
last wish
to walk (an animal), to take for a walk
to cover, to shield, to obscure
to cover, to blanket, to envelop
to escape the heat; to avoid the summer heat
postal code
to go on an outing, to picnic
to deliver, delivery
A large, upscale restaurant serving wine and food (usually larger in scale than an ordinary restaurant).
to one's heart's content; thoroughly enjoyable; with full gusto (usually describing a feeling of joy, satisfaction, or complete expression).
to sleep soundly; to sleep deeply
to wake up
to pick, to gather
to collect, to gather
gold (precious metal)
to nail, to fasten, to fix in place
nail, tack
paper money, banknote
hook, to hook
pliers (tool for gripping, cutting)
to shovel, to scoop (with a spade or similar tool)
to lock, to fix in place
misalignment, out of place
tin (metal)
hammer
over a long period (up to now)
to extend to, to be as long as (a certain duration or length)
threshold, doorsill
doorbell
gap, crevice, opening
stuffy, stifling
to cause trouble, to make a disturbance
to joke around, to say something in jest
daughter
Yama, King of the Underworld
lavish; extravagant (of a lifestyle or way of spending)
anti-theft
to attach, to enclose
to come with, to be accompanied by
steep
to remove, to eliminate
can be seen everywhere, found anywhere
To follow the crowd, to go along with the majority.
anytime, anywhere
random, adapting to circumstances
to carry on one's person
embarrassed, shy, abashed
hard to imagine
difficulty, hardship, an awkward spot
Rarely seen, very rare.
hard to say, hard to tell in advance
to raise capital, to pool funds
to hire; to employ (workers)
pocket money
fog, mist
to need, to require
flushed face and red ears; red in the face
to bow, to bow in greeting
sound, audio system
conveniently, while one is at it
to take advantage of the momentum, to seize the moment
satisfactory, going as one wishes
convenient, easy, handy
Logical and natural, well-reasoned and grounded
smooth, going smoothly
on the way, along the way
to have no time to see to
to have no time to attend to; to be unable to see to
to be considerate of; to take into account (often regarding consideration for others or a situation)
premonition, hunch
neck (part of the body)
turmoil, incident, trouble
winds and waves
hardships and trials (in life)
to brave the elements, describing the hard, wandering life of travel
to flutter, to float (in the air)
to drink water
drinking water
to forgive, spare
cigarette
a belated move (in Chinese chess, advancing the cannon after the knight has moved); a figurative term for an action or remark made too late to be of any use
toilet
to carry on the back (usually of an animal or a person bearing a load)
famous, renowned
horrifying; appalling to hear
to deceive people, to cheat
peak period
wise, brilliant
high altitude, at a great height
high (of an amount, cost); large
soul, spirit
goose, swan
spicy and numbing (a pungent spiciness accompanied by a tingling sensation on the tongue)
sticky, gluey
tacit understanding, rapport
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