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HSK 6 Vocabulary
The complete official list of 1815 vocabulary words for HSK 6. Search or filter by Chinese characters, pinyin, or English definition.
blurred (eyesight); patterned/fancy
to love dearly; to dote on
circuit; lap; cycle
general idea; main outline; gist
to seal; to close up; to block
perhaps; maybe
to make things difficult for (someone); to puzzle
actually; on the contrary; (used for emphasis or concession)
separately; in addition; besides
unrefined; rustic; local; old-fashioned
to act on; to affect; to interact
to melt; to dissolve; to transform; to digest
to extend (a deadline); to relax; to take off (clothes)
complete; all together; simultaneously
bank; shore; beach; coast
case; instance; case study
to massage
to hint; to imply; to suggest
expensive; costly
in vain; for nothing; to no purpose
white-collar worker
to put; to place; to display; to swing
to place; to arrange; to lay out
percentage point
general merchandise; department store goods
to shake off; to break away from; to extricate oneself
to defeat; to lose; to fail
to pay a visit; to call on
to pay a New Year call; to wish a Happy New Year
edition; page (of a newspaper); version
version; edition; release
to accompany; to follow; to go along with
to play the part of; to act; to play a role
role model; example; pattern
baseball
to keep; to take care of; to safeguard
to protect or maintain one's health
to keep warm; to preserve heat
to provide a warranty; to guarantee repair services
to ensure; to guarantee; protection / security
to explode; to burst; to quick-fry
to break out; to erupt (e.g., war, volcano, emotion)
newspapers and periodicals; the press
violence; physical force
to expose; to reveal; to lay bare
newspaper office; headquarters of a newspaper
to explode; to detonate
pessimistic
tragedy
sad; sorrowful; grieved
the North Pole; the Arctic
North America
passive; not taking initiative
to be forced; to be compelled
vest; sleeveless garment; tank top
to keep for future use; to have in reserve
to double; to multiply; to redouble
to run; to gallop
instinct; instinctively
itself; oneself
native land; local; home-grown
to force; to compel; to press; to approach
to take... for instance; to use an analogy
proportion; weight; specific gravity
to close; to shut; to block up
to avoid; to shun; to evade; to seek shelter
compulsory; required (course/subject)
to weave; to edit; to fabricate/make up
to edit; to compile; (noun) editor
to write; to compile; to compose
everywhere; all over the place
convenient and fast; nimble
to go bad (food); to deteriorate; to change quality
soldier; troops; army
virus (biological or computer)
to broadcast; to sow (seeds); to play (media)
to sow seeds; to seed
exposition; international fair; exhibition
weak; frail; thin
neck
impatient; annoyed
to disregard; in spite of; regardless of
unexpectedly; to one's surprise
unwell; uncomfortable; unfit
not so far as; not likely to; not to the point of
to patch; to mend; to supplement
to catch; to seize; to capture
to compensate; to make up for
to make up a missed lesson; to have extra classes
to subsidize; subsidy; allowance
to take remedial lessons; to study after school
cloth; fabric
uneasy; restless; worried
never (done before); have not yet
won't do; be out of the question; (as a suffix) not successful
must not; may not; cannot
army; troops; armed forces
cannot help; can't refrain from
frequently; from time to time; often
position; place; part (especially of the body or a machine)
not allow; forbid; must not
inappropriate; unsuitable; not advisable
incessantly; without end; extremely
to arrange; to decorate; to assign (work/tasks)
not only; more than
step; procedure; move
to guess; to surmise; to conjecture
property; assets; estate
wealth; riches
literary or artistic talent; brilliance
ability; capability; talent
financial affairs; finance
property; belongings; valuables
material; texture (of a product)
to step on; to trample; to press with the foot
to purchase; to procure; procurement
rainbow
to collect; to gather; to harvest
to adopt; to accept (advice, suggestions, or proposals)
lottery ticket
to participate in an exhibition; to exhibit
disability; deformity; handicap
warehouse; storehouse
grassland; prairie
side; to lean; to incline; to turn sideways
to plan; to mastermind; to plot; to scheme
to measure; to survey
strategy; tactics
level; layer; hierarchy; order of ideas
layer; aspect; level; dimension
fork; to cross; to intersect
difference; disparity; divergence
electric socket; power outlet
to inquire; to search; to query; to look up
to tear down; to demolish; to dismantle
to produce; to output; to yield
place of origin; source
intestine; sausage
length; dimension; pros and cons
routine; conventional; common practice
all year round; year after year; average year
long-lived; longevity
room temperature; normal temperature
number of screenings, showings, or matches
space; site; grounds (for a specific activity)
venue; stadium; museum; hall
occasion; situation
factory; manufacturer
scene; scenario; setting
scene; spectacle; occasion; scale (of an event)
firm; manufacturer; merchant
unimpeded; smooth; clear
to sell well; to be in great demand
to copy; to transcribe; to take a shortcut; to search and seize
to surpass; to exceed; to transcend
dynasty
trend; tide; current
damp; moist; humid
to ridicule; to mock; to laugh at
to speculate in stocks; to trade stocks
to quarrel; to argue; to have a row
to withdraw; to recall; to retract
to cancel; to rescind; to revoke
heavy; grave; serious
to take advantage of (time/opportunity)
to prop up; to support; to fill to bursting
title; name; designation
to call; to address; form of address
to be called; to be known as
one-tenth; 10 percent
to ride; to multiply (math)
to ladle; to fill (with food or liquid)
to undertake; to host; to contract for
to punish; to penalize
to conclude a transaction; to strike a deal
to promise; to undertake; to commit
thousands upon thousands; innumerable
to present; to emerge; to take on a certain appearance
effect; result; efficacy
honest; trustworthy; having integrity
idiom; set expression (usually four characters)
cities and towns
lasting; enduring; persistent
to hold; to possess; to maintain (a view)
ruler; unit of length (approx. 1/3 meter)
size; dimensions; measurement
impulse; impulsive; to be impetuous
to impact; to shock; to attack
substantial; rich; to enrich; to substantiate
to conflict; to clash
to worship; to adore; to idolize
to rebuild; to reconstruct
facing; towards; because of; on the strength of
to draw a prize; to run a lottery
abstract
to worry; to be anxious
to prepare; to make arrangements for (usually a large-scale event)
initial; preliminary; tentative
to come on stage; to appear (in a show, competition, or game)
elementary; primary; basic
to leave the country; to depart across the border
to exert oneself; to put forth effort; to contribute physical strength
famous; well-known; celebrated
discrepancy; inconsistency; divergence
to show; to produce (documents, identity cards, etc.) for inspection
to go on a trip; to travel; to go sightseeing
out of; to stem from; to be motivated by
to divide; to eliminate; except; besides
unless; only if
to store; to stockpile; to save (data or physical resources)
to punish; to penalize
to save (money); savings
everywhere; in all respects; in every place
to pass through; to cross
to inherit and pass on (traditions, skills, or culture)
to convey; to transmit (information, orders, or a spirit)
to infect; to be contagious
infectious disease; contagious disease
to pass on (knowledge, skills); to impart
to transmit; to transfer (data, signals, or power)
fax; facsimile
ships; vessels (collective)
string; bunch; to string together
window; service window; aperture
to rush; to dash; to break in; to temper oneself
to establish; to set up; to found (an institution/magazine)
to create; to set up (a file, structure, or organization)
to found; to establish; to originate (a theory, system)
creativity; original idea; to create a new concept
to be vertical; perpendicular
pure; simple; purely; solely
porcelain; chinaware
this moment; now; at present
to prick; to stab; to irritate; thorn; splinter
frequency; number of times
hurriedly; in a rush
hurried; in a rush; hasty
never; has never been
to be engaged in a profession; to work in a field
vinegar; jealousy (in romantic relationships)
crisp; brittle; (of voice) clear and resonant
fragile; weak; vulnerable (emotionally or physically)
village; hamlet
to store; to save (data, resources, or money)
cun (unit of length, approx 3.33cm); inch
to thwart; to suffer a setback; to frustrate
to put up; to build; to travel by (vehicle); to match
to match; to pair up; harmonious
to reply; to answer (officially or formally)
to come into contact with; to deal with; to have dealings with
to move (emotionally); to touch someone's heart
to strike; to hit; to crack down on; to discourage
to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows
to clock in; to punch a card; to check in (at a landmark)
to thunder
to create; to forge; to build (a brand/image/item)
to fight a war; to go to battle
minister; high official (of an empire)
to be greatly surprised; to be shocked
the earth; mother earth
mostly; for the most part; in most cases
generous; elegant and natural; in good taste
by a wide margin; substantially; drastically
everyone; everybody
ambassador
great master; expert; maestro
Oceania
rough; approximate; roughly; on the whole
dull; blank; stunned; wooden
to treat; to wait for; to deal with
price; cost (often metaphorical)
loan; to provide/take out a loan
to act as an agent; to act on behalf of
to lead; to guide; to head
simple; pure; unsophisticated
monotonous; dull; repetitive
to delay; to hold up; to waste time
to worry; to be anxious about; to be concerned
protein
to be born; to emerge; to come into existence
on the spot; then and there; in the very place
at that time; originally; in the first place
contemporary era; the present age
nowadays; the present; today
to one's face; in person; in front of someone
at present; immediately; this moment
to be elected; to win an election
archives; files; record; dossier
that day; the same day
island; isle
to go bankrupt; to close down (a business)
to reverse a car; to back up
tutor; mentor; academic supervisor
morality; ethics; moral
actually; on the contrary; contrariwise; (used for emphasis or concession)
finished; ready / (as interjection) that's enough!; stop it!
be able to; so that ... can (thanks to something)
to learn of; to find out; to hear about
lantern
grade; rank; class; level
to drip; a drop (measure word)
low-carbon
to arrive; to reach (a destination)
to resist; to stand up to; to combat
authentic; genuine; typical
local; regional (as opposed to central)
terrain; topography; relief
region; territory; district
geology
to click (with a mouse)
ceremony; celebration; rite
to ignite; to light; to set fire to
typical; model; representative case; archetype
electric rice cooker
electric power; electricity
shop; store
power source; power supply
to hang; to suspend; to lift up or let down with a rope
to transfer; to shift; to mobilize; to arouse
to fish; to go fishing
to fall; to tumble; to drop (as in prices or value)
top (noun); to carry on the head, to push from below, to withstand (verb)
order (for goods); purchase order
to get engaged; to be betrothed
to set a price (verb); fixed price (noun)
to set a time (verb); fixed time; at regular intervals (adverbial noun)
to locate; to position (verb); positioning; location (noun)
definition (noun); to define (verb)
to customize; to make to order; tailor-made
classifier for buildings
motive; motivation; intention
power; motive force; impetus; drive
anime and manga; animation and cartoons
dynamic state; development; trend (noun); dynamic (adjective)
pleasant to listen to; sweet-sounding
to tease; to play with (verb); funny; amusing (adjective)
to struggle; to fight; a conflict or struggle
metropolis; large city
poison; to poison; poisonous; malicious
to cross (a river, sea, etc.); to tide over
to carry or hold something level with both hands
to be short of; shortage; lack
symmetrical
to dock (spacecraft); to connect or interface (projects/systems)
to confront; to resist; to withstand
to oppose; to be in contradiction; antagonistic
to correspond; corresponding; equivalent
to squat; to crouch
at once; immediately; suddenly (usually describing past events)
multi-talented; versatile; gifted in many ways
thanks to; luckily; fortunately
multimedia
superfluous; redundant; extra; unnecessary
pluralistic; diverse; multi-element
to snatch; to seize; to take by force; to deprive
to seize; to capture; to win (something significant)
to hide from; to avoid; to dodge
nauseated; disgusting; to make someone feel sick
vile; bad; harsh (conditions, attitude, etc.)
pediatrics; department of pediatrics
earring
carbon dioxide (CO2)
to have an onset of an illness; to break out (of a disease)
to worry; to be anxious
to generate electricity
to start (an engine); to launch (an attack); to mobilize
to issue; to distribute; to give out
to emit light; to shine
invoice; official receipt
to issue; to publish; to release (currency, stamps, films)
to become inflamed; inflammation
to develop; to mature (physiologically)
statutory; legal; fixed by law
judge
legislation; laws and regulations
kind; time; turn; -fold (for doubling)
busy; bustling
every; any; all
to breed; to reproduce; to propagate
to provide feedback; to send back information
to reflect on; to rethink; to introspect
to commit (a crime or mistake); to violate; to occur (of a disease)
all aspects; every side
position; bearing; direction
dialect
to hinder; to obstruct; to impede
house price; property price
to prevent and treat; to control (diseases/pests)
to interview; to hold a talk/interview
to enlarge; to magnify; to amplify
to let fly; to release (birds/balloons); to give rein to
rapidly; at full speed
fat; fertile; loose (clothing); fertilizer; to fertilize
obese; fat; corpulent
fertile; rich (soil)
lung
pneumonia
to divide labor; to split work responsibilities
to classify; to grade; to rank into levels
to do in stages; to pay in installments
scattered; dispersed; to distract; to distribute
atmosphere; ambience; mood
powder; pink; noodles (made from starch)
angry; indignant; furious
to seal off; to close down; to be reclusive
scenery; sight; landscape; (metaphorical) grand/impressive
wind power; wind force
to have a bumper harvest; to reap a great success
wind and rain; hardships; trials and tribulations
to dedicate; to devote; to offer respectfully
lady; madam; Mrs.; wife
to obey; to take (medicine); to serve; to be convinced
to float; to drift; to emerge
to obey; to submit to; to comply with
range; scope; extent; amplitude
symbol; mark; sign
welfare; material benefits; to provide social welfare
to take (medicine); to consume medication
to tutor; to coach; to mentor; to give guidance
to assist; to aid; auxiliary; supplementary
deputy; vice-; secondary; auxiliary
to cover; to overlap
attachment (in email); appendix; accessory
negative; reverse; adverse
prosperous; well-to-do; well-off; to enrich
to endow; to entrust; to bestow; to give (a meaning, right, or task)
that; this; the aforementioned
to adapt; to rearrange; to revise (for a different medium)
to transform; to reform; to remodel; to remake
probability; chance; likelihood
liver
straightforward; blunt; simply; might as well
awkward; embarrassed; in a dilemma
arid; dry; droughty
to interfere; to disturb; to obstruct
dry; arid; parched
to feel grateful; to appreciate; to be thankful
hurriedly; in a hurry; to hasten to do something
to infect; to influence; to affect (emotions/mood)
impressions; reflections; thoughts
fountain pen
port; harbor
post; station; job position
high-level; high-rise; top management
superb; excellent; out of the ordinary
higher; advanced; high-level
high-end; upscale; elite
peak; summit; height
noble; lofty; refined (morals/character)
expert; master; ace; high-level player
high-new technology; high-tech
plateau; tableland
manuscript; contribution (to a newspaper/journal)
draft; manuscript; outline
to cut; to mow; to sever; to divide
to sing; to praise in song
next door; neighbor
to revolutionize; revolutionary; radical change
individual; unit
to give; to render; to provide
in front of; close to; nearby
to follow; to accompany
to track; to trail; to tail
public; official; male (animals)
palace; temple
public security
construction site
time; effort; leisure
to announce; public announcement; bulletin
to supply; to provide; to furnish
to attack; to assault; to accuse
public; open; to make public
citizen
to be generally acknowledged; universally recognized
effect; efficacy
working procedure; process
public welfare; social good
to supply; to provide; to furnish
A.D. (Anno Domini); Common Era (C.E.)
just; fair; impartial
the public; the general public
princess
to consolidate; to strengthen; solid; strong
to total; to add up to; in all
ditch; channel; groove; gap
to construct; to structure; to form
lonely; solitary
paternal aunt; father's sister
classical
historical site; place of historic interest
stock; share (in a company)
ancient people; predecessors
stock market
bone; character/spirit
to inspire; to hearten; encouraging; heartening
to attend to; to look after; to look back
solid (state of matter)
consultant; adviser
malfunction; breakdown; mechanical failure
to turn (a corner); to limp; to kidnap/abduct
to turn a corner; to change direction
government official; officer; organ (of the body)
to care for; to show love and concern for
the authorities; official (by the government or an organization)
to go sightseeing; to tour
to show solicitude for; to care for (often used by seniors or organizations to juniors)
to be related; to be connected
to view and admire; to enjoy the sight of
government official; bureaucrat
pipeline; piping; channel (figurative)
jar; pot; tin; can
vast; wide; broad
to return (verb); to belong to / to be the responsibility of (preposition)
standard/norm (n); standard/regular (adj); to standardize (v)
plan; program; blueprint (n); to plan out (v)
to return (something borrowed or lost); to give back
rules or customs (noun); well-behaved or law-abiding (adjective)
orbit; railway track
to kneel
valuable; precious
stick; rod; club
national treasure
domestically produced; made in one's own country
national anthem
national flag
national conditions; the state of the nation
king
to transition; transition
afterwards; later
to be out of date; obsolete (verb/adjective)
at home and abroad; domestic and overseas
coast; shore; seaside
altitude; height above sea level
sea surface; sea level
sea area; maritime space; territorial waters
harm or disaster (noun); to harm or to cause trouble (verb)
bitter winter; severe winter
meaning; implication; connotation
rare; seldom seen
drought
to navigate by air; to engage in aviation
not at all; not in the least
to have none at all; to lack completely
millimeter (mm)
milliliter (ml)
very; extremely (often with an ironical or emphatic tone)
favorable impression; good opinion
with great difficulty; after a lot of trouble
hospitable
to be fond of learning; to be studious
to call for; to appeal; to summon
to merge; to combine; to annex
to synthesize; to compound; to compose
peace
harmonious
core; nucleus; key
hey; hi (to call for attention or express surprise)
dark; darkness; gloomy
trace; mark; vestige
ruthless; cruel; to harden one's heart; (adverbial) severely
to hate; to regret
horizontal; across; (adjective) perverse
to measure; to weigh; to judge
grand; magnificent; great
flood
descendants; later generations; posterity
later stage; later period
future generations; descendants; successors
to retreat; to back up; to move backwards
the latter
to ignore; to neglect; to overlook
pot; kettle; jug; flask
beard; mustache; whiskers
measure word for households or families
to help each other; mutual aid
flower; blossom
peanut
to ice-skate
to glide; to coast; to slide
to ski
to differentiate; to plan; to mark; to draw (a line)
to divide; to partition; to classify
fossil
microphone; transmitter (of a telephone)
to put on makeup
bosom/chest (n); to cherish; to harbor; to be pregnant with (v)
to cherish the memory of; to miss
to be pregnant
happy; joyous; cheerful
ring/link (n); lap/score (mw); to surround (v)
to restore; to return to original state; (chemistry) reduction
to suffer from (a disease); to contract
to imagine; to dream of (v); fantasy; illusion (n)
patient; sufferer
yellow color; (surname)
emperor
dust; dirt
discouraged; disheartened; to lose heart
to repay; to requite; to give back
to look back; to review; to retrospect
to turn one's head; later; by and by
to remit (money); to collect; to converge
to report; to give an account of
to paint; to draw
to meet with (formal); to have an interview with
to remit money; remittance
marriage; matrimony
to mix; to muddle through; to pass off as
to mix; to blend; to mingle
chaotic; confused; disorderly
vitality; vigor; energy
active; lively; to enliven
match (for starting fire)
fire disaster; conflagration
currency; money
truck; lorry; freight car
to defeat; to beat; to vanquish
base; foundation; headquarters
motor vehicle
hungry; starving; famine
to arouse; to stimulate; to trigger; to inspire
fund; endowment
to encourage; to inspire; to motivate
passion; fervor; enthusiasm
machinery; mechanical; rigid
gene
opportunity; favorable chance
mechanism; system
even if; even though
extreme; (adj) extreme; (adv) extremely
to give first aid; emergency treatment
eager; impatient; urgent
group; corporation; bloc
extremely; exceedingly
lucky; auspicious; propitious
to inherit; to carry on; to succeed
third place; bronze medalist
discipline; rules; regulations
lonely; lonesome; quiet
skill; technique; craftsmanship
skill; artistry; craft
to squeeze; to place between; to clip; to carry under one's arm
to double; to redouble; doubly
daily life of a family; home-style; domestic trivia
every household; each and every family
to aggravate; to intensify; to sharpen
home life; home furnishings; domestic
family members; dependents
to apply; (used before a disyllabic verb to indicate that the action is directed towards something previously mentioned)
homeland; home; one's native place
to increase weight; to make heavier; to aggravate (illness, burden)
to suppose; to hypothesize; hypothesis
to marry (of a woman); to marry off a daughter
pointed; sharp; tip; top; shrill
shoulder
to monitor; to supervise
firm, steadfast; to strengthen, to make firm
to supervise, to monitor, to oversee
solid, firm, strong, sturdy
resolute, determined, firm (in attitude)
difficult, hard, arduous
arduous, difficult, full of hardship
hard, solid, stiff
to hold a part-time job; part-time work/job
to detect, to test, to inspect (using instruments)
to simplify
brief introduction, synopsis; to introduce briefly
to weaken, to abate, to fade
to reduce pressure, to decompress, to relieve stress
to inspect, to test, to verify (truth or quality)
sword (double-edged)
arrow
to appraise, to identify, to authenticate; appraisal
interval, gap; to be separated by an interval
indirect
sound, perfect, robust; to perfect, to strengthen
building; structure
general; high-ranking military officer
to explain; to interpret; to give a lecture
medal
prize; award; trophy
sauce; paste; to pickle in soy sauce
soy sauce
adhesive tape
focus; focal point; centerpiece
to communicate; to socialize; social intercourse
anxious; worried; apprehensive
glue
to converse; to chat; to talk with each other
outskirts; suburbs; countryside around a city
corner; nook
footprint
relatively; comparatively; quite
to lecture; to scold; a lesson learned
to bear (fruit or seeds); to form (ice/crust)
to bear fruit
in a row; successively; continuously
sturdy; durable; strong (physique)
street corner; on the street
outstanding; distinguished; remarkable
to save energy; energy-conserving
ending; to conclude; to end
up to; by (a specific time)
to end; to close; to stop (at a point)
rhythm; pace; tempo
to solve; to explain; to untie; to dissipate
to answer; to explain; to resolve (questions)
to interpret; to decode; to read into
to liberate; to emancipate; to free
to explain; to commentate; to narrate
to use for reference; to draw lessons from; to borrow (ideas)
ring (for a finger)
to draw support from; with the help of; by means of
amount of money; sum
gold medal
money; wealth
finance; banking
metal
gold
to exhaust; to finish; to fulfill
and then; after that; proceeding to the next step
rate of progress; schedule
to evolve
recently; lately
nearsighted; short-sighted
to make progress; to develop
exquisite; elegant; fine
accurate; precise; exact
astonishing; amazing; startling
to engage in trade; to go into business
to be proficient in; to master
meticulous; with great care
surprised; amazed; astonished
delicate; exquisite; fine
precise; exact
well (water well)
to warn; to caution; to admonish
landscape; scenery; sight
scene; sight; picture; prospect
cervical vertebra
clean; net (as in net weight); purely; nothing but
to compete; to contest
camera lens; shot; scene (in a movie)
dispute; conflict; entanglement
to correct; to rectify; to put right
alcohol; ethanol
drinks; beverages (usually including alcohol)
to attend school; to study at
mother's brother; maternal uncle
to save a life; Help!
even if; granted that
to rescue; to support; to give aid
to provide disaster relief
to help someone in need; to aid; assistance
measure word for games, matches, or sets
bureau; office; department
chrysanthemum
aspect; phase; situation
to limit; to confine; to restrict
act; action; movement
screenplay; script
to gather; to assemble; to collect
club (social, sports, etc.)
intense; violent; sharp
to donate money; donation
to donate; to present as a gift
to roll up; a roll; (measure word for rolls)
volume; examination paper; file
to make a strategic decision; policy decision
to despair; to lose hope; hopeless
army; troops; armed forces
soldier; military personnel
even; well-distributed; uniform
card
to start; to initiate; to pioneer
switch; power switch
to open; to start; to enable
to open (a business, bank account, etc.); to set up; to offer (a course)
to begin; start (verb); the beginning; start (noun)
to chop; to cut; to hack; to slash (prices/budgets)
to look down upon; to despise; to underestimate
to look upon; to regard; to treat
to think highly of; to have a good opinion of; to respect
to be optimistic about; to think highly of (the prospects of); to watch over
to seem; to look like; as if
to take a fancy to; to settle on; to choose after looking
to attach importance to; to value; to regard as important
to recover (health); to rehabilitate
to inspect; to investigate; to observe and study
to engage in archaeology (verb); archaeology (noun)
to assess; to examine; to check (performance/achievement)
to test; to trial; to put to the test
branch of study; administrative section/department; (biology) family
science fiction
subject (in a curriculum); heading (in accounting)
to popularize science; popular science
tasty; delicious; palatable
pitiful; miserable; to pity
to long for; to thirst for; to crave
feasible; viable; workable
passenger car; coach; bus
research project; topic; task
to be willing to; to agree to
fearful; terrified; dreading
vacant lot; open space; clearing
idle; free (time); leisure
mouthfeel; texture (of food)
slogan; catchphrase
oral cavity; mouth
oral; verbal; superficial
to button; to buckle; to deduct; button
dull; dry; uninteresting; boring
cool (slang); ruthless; extreme
to praise; to boast; to exaggerate
to praise; to commend
exaggerated; hyperbole
accountant; accounting
fast and convenient; quick
sum of money; fund (noun); classifier for styles, models, or types (measure word)
style; design; pattern
to suffer a financial loss; to have a deficit
to trouble; to haunt; to perplex; to puzzle
to expand; to extend; to broaden
to leave behind; to forget to bring; to lag behind
hot pepper; chili
sentence-final particle; contraction of 'le' and 'a'
to approach; to come; to arrive (usually of a time, event, or season)
to have dealings; to contact; to come and go
to rely on; to blame; to deny (verb); bad; poor (adjective)
to block; to stop; to obstruct; to hinder
column (in newspaper); fence; railing; hurdle
orchid
rotten; worn-out; soft; messy; (slang) terrible
wolf
to read aloud; to recite
prison; jail (noun); firm; secure; sturdy (adjective)
labor force; manpower; ability to work
honest; frank; well-behaved; simple-minded
mouse; rat
elderly lady; old woman
be happy to; be ready to; take pleasure in
thunder; (slang) shocking/disturbing
category; classification; genre
reason/logic (noun); to pay attention to/manage (verb)
to manage money; financial management
science (as a study branch, e.g., math, physics, chemistry)
idea; concept; philosophy; conviction
rational; reasonable (adj); rationality (noun)
to stand; to set up; to establish; to be upright
grain; granule (noun); measure word for small round things
position; standpoint; stance
strength; intensity; vigor
to experience; to go through; to undergo
past years; over the years
to be an exception (verb); exception (noun)
interest (financial)
United Nations (UN)
to connect to a network; to go online
to associate; to connect in the mind
to link; to connect (digitally)
both shores; both banks; the two sides (often of the Taiwan Strait)
the two poles; opposite extremes
to air-dry; to dry in the sun; to leave someone out in the cold
material; stuff; ingredients; makings
to expect; to anticipate; to foresee
to sprinkle; to drench; to pour
early morning (before dawn)
workflow; process; sequence of operations
to flow; to circulate; to be mobile
web browser
flow rate; (internet) data traffic; volume of visitors
to flow into; to pour into
to circulate (goods, currency, air)
corridor; hallway; passageway (inside a building)
to reveal; to show (often unintentionally or colloquially); to leak
to reveal; to show; to expose (formal/literary)
leak; loophole; flaw; vulnerability
distance traveled; journey
road conditions; traffic situation
road surface; pavement
to record video; a video recording
to employ; to hire; to recruit
to record; to produce (audio or video material)
journey; itinerary; course of a trip
journey; trip
to fulfill; to carry out; to implement
rate; ratio; frequency
to make green (by planting trees/grass); afforest
wheel; to take turns; round (of a game/talk)
steamship; large ship; steamer
to take turns; in rotation
wheelchair
wheel
forum; symposium; online forum
to land; to touch the ground; to fall to the floor
backward; to fall behind; outdated
careless; sloppy; casual
pier; dock; wharf
ant
modal particle indicating obviousness or a pause
to bury; to hide
to step; to stride; to pass
microphone
very long; endless (of time or path)
cartoon; comic; manga
blind person
to emit; to risk; to sprout; to brave
to take a risk; adventure
trade; commerce
coal
plum blossom
eyebrow
pleasing to the eye; aesthetic; artistic
to make up for; to remedy; to compensate
charming; enchanting; attractive
dense; thick; close
density
honeybee; bee
concentrated; dense; crowded
cotton
to excuse; to exempt; to avoid
reluctant; barely enough; to force someone to do something
to exempt from taxation; duty-free
to be immune; immunity
face; facial
flour (wheat)
reputation; 'face'; social standing; prestige
to depict; to describe; to portray
to describe; to portray (specifically in writing)
ingenious; wonderful; clever; subtle
to extinguish; to go out; to eliminate
folk song
folk; among the people; nongovernmental
folk custom
homestay; B&B; guesthouse
the people; the public; the masses
democracy; democratic
quota; the fixed number of people
bright; shining; luminous
obviously; plainly; clearly
reputation; fame; renown
a place of interest; famous scenic spot
to order; to command; an order; a command
to give a name to; to christen; to name after
to imitate; to copy; to mimic
to simulate; to mock up
model (person)
motorcycle; motorbike
model; mold; pattern
silently; quietly; without a word
appearance; look; approximate age or time
female (animal); mother-like; source
mother tongue; native language
wood; lumber; timber
table of contents; catalog; directory
milk powder; powdered milk
difficulty; difficult point
Antarctica
South America
unavoidable; hard to avoid
head; brains
brain; mind; way of thinking
connotation; inner meaning; depth of character
internal medicine
inside and outside; domestic and foreign; around (an amount)
underwear; undergarments
energy; capabilities
energy source; power source
mud; paste; mashed vegetable/fruit
annual; year (fiscal/academic)
end of the year
to read aloud; to study; to attend school
to twist; to sprain; to turn around
agricultural products
thick; dense; strong (interest/atmosphere)
farmland; cropland
warm; to warm up
central heating; heater
idol
to eliminate; to exclude; to rule out
to discharge; to emit; to release
to rehearse
to rank; ranking
measure word for dishes, games (chess), or coils
to look forward to; to long for
enormous; huge; vast
to throw; to toss; to fling
bubble (n.); to soak, to brew, to steep (v.)
to compensate; to pay for damages
to accompany; to escort
to cultivate; to foster; to breed
to equip; equipment; facilities
to admire
to form a complete set; matching
to spray; to spurt; to gush
to hold with both hands (v.); handful (mw.)
to collide; to bump; collision
to drape over one's shoulders; to wrap around
skin; hide; leather; surface; naughty
fatigued; tired; weary
a short while; moment; instant
one-sided; unilateral
swindler; cheat; fraud; liar
to float (in the air); to flutter; to wave
to float (on water); to drift
(TV or radio) channel; frequency band
frequent; often
poor; impoverished; poverty-stricken
frequency; rate of recurrence
to taste; to sample; to savor
equal; equality
ordinary; common; mediocre
square (math); power of two; square (measure of area)
square meter
to evaluate; to assess; to estimate
to comment on; to discuss; comment; review
to select through evaluation; to elect; to appraise and choose
slope; hillside; sloping; slanted
to splash, spill, or sprinkle liquid
to go bankrupt; to fail (of a plan or hope)
urgent; pressing; imminent
to pounce on; to flap (wings); to rush at
to spread; to pave; to lay out
to extinguish; to stamp out; to quell
simple and plain; unadorned; frugal
to deceive; to cheat; to dupe
to expect; to hope; to look forward to
time limit; deadline; period
during that time; in the course of; between them
complete; all-inclusive; all ready
chess piece; pawn
at first; originally; in the beginning
starting point; base line
to start (a machine); to launch (a project); to activate
to inspire; to enlighten; to stimulate
to reveal; to enlighten; inspiration; revelation
public notice; announcement; advertisement
to originate; origin; source
atmosphere; ambience; mood
gas
smell; odor; scent
temperament; disposition; classiness
appropriate; suitable; proper
just right; by chance; as it happens
precisely; exactly; just
to lead (by hand); to pull; to involve
every household; thousands of families
modest; humble; to make modest remarks
prospects; future outlook; foreground
potential; capacity
early stage; initial period
premise; prerequisite; precondition
the former
gun; firearm; spear; lance
wall
to strengthen; to reinforce; to intensify
strong; sturdy; to make strong
to force; to compel; to coerce
to look; to see; to glance at
bridge; (figurative) link or connection between people or things
ingenious; clever; skillful; subtle
feasible; realistic; practical; down-to-earth
intimate; close; dear
relatives; kin; kinsfolk
hardworking; industrious; diligent
clear; clean; pure (adj); to settle; to clear up (verb)
early morning
youth; youthfulness
puberty; adolescence
light (food); weak (flavor); slack (business)
clean; pure; sanitary
to clear up; to tidy up; to liquidate; to sort out
to sweep; to clean up; to clear away
to listen attentively; to lend an ear to
to wash; to rinse; to clean (with water/liquid)
clear; distinct; sharp (of image, sound, or thought)
to be inclined to; to prefer; tendency; inclination
wide awake; clear-headed; to wake up; to regain consciousness
plot of a story; details of a case or circumstances
sunny and clear; bright (weather)
circumstances; situation; state of affairs
to beg; to request; to seek; to strive for
to propose marriage
to cry out for help; to seek rescue
to look for a job; to apply for a position
to seek help; to turn to someone for assistance
to distinguish; to differentiate; to discriminate
channel; medium; means
song; tune; melody
to take a wife; to marry (of a man)
to replace; to supersede; to take the place of
interest; delight; fun; taste
circle; ring; (v.) to circle / to encircle
the whole journey; the entire course
power; authority; jurisdiction
ticket; coupon; certificate; voucher
defect; flaw; shortcoming; imperfection
to establish; to set up; to firmly institute
the masses; common people; the general public
fuel
to dye; to catch (a disease); to soil
hot spot; focal point; topic of great interest
heat; degree of popularity; temperature (fever)
a popular or trending thing; a hit
water heater
hotline
to discuss heatedly; to be under hot discussion
artificial intelligence (AI)
others; people; (colloquial) I / me (used by females to sound cute or aggrieved)
to average per person; per capita
huge crowds of people (literally: mountain of people, sea of people)
personage; public figure; professionals; people of a certain circle
personnel matters; human affairs; HR
artificial; man-made; intentional
sidewalk; pavement; pedestrian walkway
to endure; to bear; to put up with
to admit a mistake; to apologize
to maintain (that); to firmly believe; to conclude; to identify
to approve; to accept; to recognize the validity of
to identify with; to endorse; to agree with
to perceive; to know; to recognize (cognitive process)
still; yet; as before
in the future; in the days to come
a few days ago; the other day
day and night; around the clock
day by day; increasingly; more and more
to fuse; to merge; to blend together
to melt (ice, snow, etc.); to thaw
capacity; volume
to blend into; to integrate into; to assimilate
honor; glory; credit
soft; flexible; supple
to enter a country; to cross the border
to learn the basics (verb); introduction to a subject (noun)
to be selected; to be chosen (for a team, list, etc.)
weakness; weak point; failing
to sprinkle; to scatter; to spill
to stuff; to fill; to plug (verb); stopper; cork (noun)
competition; match; tournament
to fall apart; to come loose; to break into pieces
to disperse; to break up; to distribute; to diffuse
prose; essay
to emit; to give off; to distribute (leaflets, etc.)
throat; voice
to lose; to forfeit; to be deprived of
to scan
to kill; to slaughter
to brake (a vehicle); a brake
shark
to filter; to screen; to sieve
mountain top; summit
mountain peak
hillside; mountain slope
to flash; to dodge; to twist (a muscle)
lightning
classifier for doors, windows, etc.
trademark; brand logo
wound; cut; gash
casualties; injuries and deaths; to suffer casualties
wounded person; the injured
to be fooled; to be duped; to be taken in
higher level; superior; boss
to make progress; to strive for improvement; to be ambitious
to go on the market; to be listed on the stock exchange
above-mentioned; aforementioned
to go on stage; to come into power
the first ten days of a month
children; juveniles
tongue
society; agency; club; organized body
to shoot; to fire; to emit; to eject
to involve; to relate to; to touch upon
to shoot; to fire a weapon
to videotape; to record video
to imagine; to envision; to assume; tentative plan
webcam; surveillance camera; lens
body and mind
late at night; middle of the night
god; spirit; expression; (adj) supernatural; magical; smart
nerve; (colloquial) mental state; crazy
magical; mystical; miraculous
to appreciate beauty; aesthetics; taste
liter (unit of volume)
to generate; to produce; to form
tone (of Chinese characters); note
vitality; life force; survival ability
ecology; ecosystem; state of existence
to enter a higher school; advancement to a higher level of education
to remain; to be left over; surplus
poetry and lyrics (general term for Chinese verse)
humidity
master; tutor; teacher (respectful term for craftsmen or martial arts masters)
poetry; poems
lion
to know; to recognize; to identify
to pick up; to collect; to tidy up; (number) ten (complex form)
to identify; to distinguish; to recognize
time; period; days
truth; honest words
material benefit; substantial, economical, providing good value for money
opportunity; timing; favorable moment
fashion; trendy, fashionable
real-time; in real time
speed per hour
petroleum; oil
appetite
substance; essence; core
full; absolute; 100%; ample
to exert oneself; to put in effort; to use physical strength
soldier; private
moderate; appropriate; within measure
to demonstrate; to set an example; to show how to do something
to release; to set free; to discharge
after the event; afterwards; in hindsight
vision; visual sense
power; influence; force
eyesight; vision
to attempt; to try
affairs; routine business; general matters
item; matter; particular
suitable; appropriate; fitting
to collect; to hoard; to store up (as a hobby or for value)
to acquire; to buy; to purchase (usually by a business or in bulk)
to charge; to collect (fees, deposits, etc.)
profit; earnings; benefit
arm
technique; method; trick
gesture; signal; sign
primary; chief; first and foremost
lifespan; life expectancy
to suffer from a disaster; to be disaster-stricken
to export; to output
painting and calligraphy
books; literature (collective term)
written; in writing
to transport; to convey; to supply
to write
to belong to; to be classified as; to be under
potato chips; crisps
vertical; upright; to set upright; a vertical stroke
to set up; to establish; to build (e.g., confidence, a model)
number; amount; quantity
to digitalize; digitalization
to age; old and feeble; senile
to lead; to head; to command
to take the lead; to be the first to do something
paddy rice; rice (the plant)
reservoir
water flow; current
water surface
cement
instant; moment; in a flash
train of thought; thinking; logic
to miss; to long for; to think of
to die; death; mortality
loose; to loosen; to relax; lax
measure word for ships and boats
to collect; to gather (information, materials)
to mold; to shape; to portray
quality (of a person); character; inner attributes
forget it; let it drop; that's enough
at last; finally; can be considered as
although; even though
age (of a person)
years; time; passing of time
to damage; to harm; to spoil (objects)
to damage; to injure; to harm (physically or abstractly)
particle used before a verb to form a noun phrase or emphasize a passive voice
steady; dependable; down-to-earth; (feeling) at ease
tower; pagoda
typhoon
billiards; pool; snooker
outer space
solar energy
to discuss; to talk about
to negotiate; negotiation
elasticity; flexibility
to explore; to probe; to seek out
to inquire into; to explore; to discuss in depth
tangyuan; sweet glutinous rice balls
candy; sweets; confectionery
to scald or burn; to iron or perm; scalding hot
to fish out; to pull out; to hollow out
to escape; to flee; to evade
to run away; to escape
naughty; mischievous; playful
to eliminate through selection or competition; to weed out
set meal; combo; package (of services)
especially; very; particularly
special strength; strong point; forte
specially; for a particular purpose; going out of one's way
specific; designated; particular
characteristic; property; trait
specially; intentionally; for a specific purpose
subject matter; theme (of a movie, book, etc.)
to extract; to withdraw (money); to collect (baggage)
to prompt; to hint; to remind
gymnastics
volume; physical size
system; setup; structure
to add; to increase
genius; talent; gift
to add; to append; to supplement
natural; innate
natural gas
astronomy
the world; the land under heaven
naive; innocent; artless
field; farmland
track and field; athletics
to adjust; to regulate
to dive; diving
to press close to; to be near
obedient; well-behaved
sense of hearing; auditory
to listen to (opinions, reports, etc.)
passageway; channel; aisle
to ventilate; to air out
to communicate by phone; to talk over the telephone
to correspond; to communicate (by mail, radio, or telecom)
communication; telecommunications; news report or dispatch
to be in common use; to be used universally or interchangeably
copper; bronze
companion; partner; comrade
person of the same trade or profession; to be in the same industry
fairy tale; children's story
of the same kind; similar; congeneric
bronze medal
delighted; very happy; straightforward; to one's heart's content
to steal; to pilfer; (adv) stealthily; secretly
secretly; stealthily; on the sly
brain; mind; mental capacity; clue
to vote; to cast a ballot
to complain (to authorities); to file a complaint
to invest; investment
to penetrate; to seep through; (adj) thorough; fully; transparent
through; via; by means of; looking through
to reveal; to disclose; to leak (information)
transparent; clear; open (e.g., regarding information)
to burst out; to occur suddenly
to break through; to surmount; to surpass (a limit or record)
design; pattern
chart; diagram; graph
apprentice; disciple
way; channel; path (often metaphorical)
image; picture; graphic
to spit; to say; to reveal
to vomit; to throw up
soil; earth
to unite; to rally; united; friendly
group; organization; team
to reunite (as a family)
to infer; to speculate; to conjecture
to promote (goods); to market; to peddle
to carry out; to implement; to put into effect (policies, etc.)
tax refund; to rebate taxes
to swallow; to gulp; to annex
to drag; to tow; to delay; to mop
to delay; to procrastinate; to put off
to check (baggage); to consign for shipment
to dig; to excavate; to scoop out
wow; sound of crying, vomiting, or an exclamation
baby; small child; doll
askew; tilted; crooked; dishonest
outward appearance; exterior; surface
diplomacy; foreign affairs
the outside world; external
surgery (as a branch of medicine); surgical department
external; foreign; coming from outside
nephew (sister's son)
curved; bent; winding
tenacious; indomitable; stubborn
all things (in the universe); everything
prince
net; network; to catch with a net
later; in the future; from now on
to come and go; to have dealings with; contact
previous years; former years
to gaze into the distance; to visit; to hope
crisis
tiny; minute; very small
to violate regulations; to go against rules
to maintain; to safeguard; to defend
to make things difficult for someone; feel embarrassed/awkward
Go (the board game)
to last for a period of; be scheduled for
vitamin
until; up to
to feel wronged; to cause someone to feel wronged
to entrust; to commission
not; have not (formal)
may not; not necessarily
minor (person under legal age)
for this reason; to this end
why; for what reason (formal)
sense of taste
appetite; liking
mild; gentle; temperate
gentle and soft; tender
document; computer file
stationery; writing materials
liberal arts; humanities
civilization (noun); civilized or polite (adjective)
to be well-known; to be famous
cultural relic; historical artifact
document; literature; historical records
literature and art
turtle; tortoise
sewage; waste water; polluted water
to not matter; to be indifferent; to be unconcerned
to be beyond doubt; undoubtedly
weapon; arms
to delay; to miss; to harm by mistake
to misunderstand (verb); misunderstanding (noun)
physical object; substance; body
to absorb; to draw; to derive (lessons, nutrients)
daughter-in-law; (informal) wife
custom; convention; social practice
comedy
happy event; joyous occasion (especially wedding or birth)
to wash one's face and rinse one's mouth; to wash up
cell (biological)
bacteria; germ
series; set
traditional Chinese opera
meticulous; painstaking; detailed
to scare; to frighten; to intimidate
to put in effort; to work hard; to devote time and energy
to place an order (especially online)
summer camp
to go offline; to roll off the production line
the last ten days of a month
bright; vivid; distinct; clear-cut
previously; before; formerly
bright-colored; gaudy; colorful
to dislike; to complain about; to mind; to suspect
to show; to appear; to seem; apparent
dangerous; narrow; nearly; by a narrow margin
notable; significant; marked
to limit; to restrict; to bound
line; thread; route; boundary
to exist currently; extant
limit; limitation; ceiling
merchandise on hand; spot goods; ready stock
to fall into; to sink into; to be caught in (a situation)
clue; hint; trail; lead
to be limited to; to be confined to
to differ; discrepancy
sausage
to pass down by tradition; legend has it
to be equal; equivalent
to be linked; to be joined together
perfume; scent
to correspond; to be relevant; corresponding
necklace
Chinese chess
crosstalk; comic dialogue
to yearn for; to long for; to look forward to
to eliminate; to remove; to clear up; to dispel
to disinfect; to sterilize
firefighting; fire prevention and control
to consume; to use up; to deplete
to eliminate; to wipe out; to perish; to annihilate
wheat
stingy; mean; narrow-minded
thief; pickpocket
smile; smiling face
effect (scientific, psychological, or social)
to rest; to stop (working/acting); to go to sleep
to carry; to take along; to bring with
association; society; union
to coordinate (verb); coordinated/harmonious (adj)
to assist; to provide assistance; to help
beloved; treasured; favorite
bottom of one's heart; innermost feelings
new style; new model; latest design
heart; soul; spirit; intelligence
new media
mind; mental view; perspective
new energy; renewable energy
salary; wages; pay
to love dearly; to feel sorry for; to begrudge (spending)
emerging; rising; newly developing
novel; original; fresh and unique
wish; cherished desire; aspiration
heart (biological organ); core
to trust; to have confidence in; to rely on
belief; faith; conviction
to rise; to spring up; to come into vogue
model; type; version (of a product)
form; shape; pattern; morphology
cost-performance ratio; value for money
performance; property; function (of a machine/substance)
chest; breast; bosom; heart (metaphorical)
to revise; to amend; to update (text, laws, or regulations)
to repair; to restore; to renovate
sleeve
to permit; to allow; to authorize
to narrate; to recount; to give an account of
to rotate; to revolve; to spin
to select; to recruit (talented people)
to take an elective course
a learned society; association; academy
academic degree
knowledge; learning; scholarship
student; trainee; participant in a training course
blood vessel
blood type
blood pressure
blood
to circulate; to cycle; to loop
to seek; to look for; to pursue
to compress; to condense; to reduce
runner-up; second place (in a competition)
to flood; to submerge; to drown; to marinate
to submerge; to drown; to overwhelm
strict; tight; severe; rigorous
coastal area; coast
bitterly cold; freezing
strictly prohibit; forbid
stern; severe; strict
postpone; defer; delay
scorching hot; burning hot
extend; stretch; elongate
study and discuss; deliberate
continue; go on; last
speech; words; talk
inflammation
vision; foresight; perspective; gaze
soon; in a moment (adv); to watch helplessly (v)
play (a musical instrument); perform
banquet; formal dinner party
verify; validate; prove
look up; face upward
itchy; to itch
provide for the aged; live in retirement
nursing home; home for the elderly
oxygen
kind; type; sort
distant; remote; far away
main point; key point; essential
either... or...
essential factor; key element
wild; untamed; rude; unconstrained
whether... or...; no matter whether; may as well
wild; undomesticated; growing in the wild
the wild; open country; field
industry; business; field of activity
liquid; fluid
as before; still; as of old
to rely on; to be dependent on
first-class; top-tier; world-class
basic necessities of life (clothing, food, shelter, and transportation)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; medical treatment
one by one; one after another
aunt (mother's sister); stepmother (archaic)
all one's life; a lifetime
heritage; legacy; inheritance
to inherit; to pass down (genetically)
area; region; neighborhood
together
consistent; persistent; all along
to feel uncertain; doubt; confusion
without exception; uniformly; all
to migrate; immigrant
instrument; apparatus
ceremony; rite
consistently (from the past until now); all along
a series of; a string of
repeatedly; time and again
a burst; a fit; a spell (of time)
ruins; historic site; relic
so that; in order to
in order to avoid; lest
formerly; in the past; previous
abnormal (adj); exceptionally (adv)
benefit; advantage
smooth sailing; to proceed without a hitch
in one breath; at one go; without a break
to discuss; to comment on (verb); discussion; comments (noun)
exactly the same; identical; like two peas in a pod
artist; entertainer; performer
the whole body; all over the body; a suit of (clothes)
a short while; for the moment; temporarily
together; along with
to be easy to; to be prone to
to inhibit; to suppress; to restrain
because of; due to; as a result of
syllable
silver (metal or color)
silver medal
to lead; to draw; to cause; to quote
to hide; to conceal
to guide; to lead; to steer
to trigger; to cause; to lead to
to introduce; to bring in; to import
privacy; personal secrets
potable water; drinking water
seal; stamp; mark; print; to impress
infant; baby
hero; heroic person
shadow; reflection; trace; vague image
crowded; congested; to pack; to squeeze
to emerge in large numbers; to spring up; to well up
to be brave enough to; to dare to
to dine; to have a meal (formal)
use; utility; function; purpose
diligent in study; to study hard; hardworking
to employ people; to use personnel
attentive; diligent; with care; thoughtful
to optimize; to make superior
to have priority; to take precedence
excellent; outstanding; superior
origin; source; history
tourist; sightseer; visitor
just like; as if
organic (chemistry or food)
energetic; vigorous; interesting; strong
orderly; systematic; well-organized
in; at; to; from; than; by
balance (of an account); remainder
rather than; instead of
down jacket
to schedule in advance; to pre-arrange; to fix
to anticipate; to expect; expectation
to expect; to anticipate; to look forward to
bathroom; shower room
desire; wish; lust
originally; at first
raw materials
principle; theory; mechanism
raw material; ingredient
gardens; park; landscape garden
satisfactory; perfect; complete
primitive; original; first-hand
element
original; former time; the past
glutinous rice balls; Lantern Festival
to originate from; to stem from
remote; long-distance
distant place; faraway
to restrain; to bind; to keep within bounds
moonlight
musical instrument
the moon (astronomical body)
musical composition; tune; melody
dizzy; lightheaded; to faint
to be carsick; motion sickness in a car
to transport; to carry; to convey
to run; to operate; to be in motion
to operate; to be in operation (of business, transport, etc.)
mixed; miscellaneous; various
disaster; calamity; misfortune
disaster; hazard; damage from disaster
catastrophe; calamity; great misery
disaster-stricken area
over and over again; repeatedly
to regenerate; to revive; to recycle; to be reborn
to care about; to mind; to take to heart
to appreciate; to admire; to highly value
to approve of; to agree with; to endorse
to suffer; to meet with; to encounter (negative events)
to suffer; to be subjected to (serious loss or disaster)
to encounter (misfortune); an experience (usually bitter)
noise; clamor; static
to model; styling; appearance; design
then; in that case (indicating contrast or consequence)
to prick; to stick into; to pierce
to explode; to burst; to blow up
to stick; to paste; to glue
to paste; to stick; to attach
brand new; completely new
proportion; ratio; percentage share
to fight; to battle; a combat
to occupy; to hold; to take up
to defeat; to overcome; to triumph over
to possess; to own; to occupy
war; warfare
chapter; section (measure word)
elder member of a family; senior generation
obstacle; barrier; to obstruct; to hinder
bill; check; invoice
to beckon; to recruit; to provoke; to attract
to receive (guests); to entertain; to serve
to enroll new students; to recruit students
to wave one's hand; to beckon
to recruit; to take in; to accept (as employees or students)
to illuminate; to provide light; to light up
to fold; to snap/break; to bend
needle; pin; stitch; injection
the real facts; the truth; actual state of affairs
pearl
pillow
to press down; to keep calm/suppress; town
shower (rain)
to open (one's eyes)
to quarrel; to wrangle; to argue noisily
to fight for; to vie for; to contest
to argue; to debate; to dispute
to seek; to solicit; to crave (usually opinions, suggestions, or talent)
to dispute; to debate; to argue over
policy
regular; standard; formal; according to standard formats
front side; positive (side); directly facing
to confirm; to verify; to prove
justice; righteous
symptom
to support; to prop up; to pay (money)
branch; twig; measure word for long, thin, inflexible objects
to prop up; to support; to sustain
to spend; expenditure; expenses
fat (adipose tissue)
the reason why...
to be on duty; to work a shift
position; post; job title
duties; post; professional position
office worker; staff member; clerk
duty; responsibility
nephew (specifically a brother's son)
to have no choice but to; to be forced to
to designate; to appoint; to specify
to be solely occupied with; to focus on something to the exclusion of all else
to command; to conduct; conductor (music); commander
to instruct; to point out; instruction; directive
to criticize; to blame; to find fault with
to manufacture; to system; to restrict; to draft
vital; crucial; of the utmost importance
intelligence; intellect; mental capacity
to govern; to manage; to harness; to treat (a river/pollution)
manufactured goods; products
order (social, sequence); law and order
to query; to call into question; to doubt
as for; as to; to go so far as to
medium; average; middle-grade
finish line; destination; end point
to interrupt; to suspend; to break off
lifelong; all one's life; for life
hour (informal)
the middle ten days of a month
center; middle; central authorities
to swell; to be swollen
to hit (a target); to be hit by; to win (a prize)
to farm; to till the soil; to do farm work
to be poisoned; to suffer from poisoning
to win a prize (in a lottery, raffle, or draw)
everybody; the crowd; the public
heatstroke; to suffer heatstroke
as everyone knows; it is common knowledge
center of gravity; core; focus
state; province; prefecture
porridge; congee
periphery; surrounding areas; peripheral products
thoughtful; considerate; thorough
period; cycle
classifier for plants, trees, or seedlings
jewelry; gems; precious stones
many; various; a good deal of
to host; to organize; to be the main sponsor
anchor; host (of a show); to host/broadcast
to lead; to dominate; leading; dominant
to be in charge of; person in charge; manager
protagonist; leading role; main character
mainstream; main trend
to star in; lead actor/actress
to advocate; to stand for; proposition; viewpoint
to bless; to wish well; blessing
assistant; assisting
assistant; helper
to wish; to express a wish
residence; dwelling; house
work; book; publication; opus
brick
specialized subject; vocational college; junior college
patent
special topic; specific subject
for specialized use; to use for a special purpose; reserved
focused; concentrated; absorbed
to transform; to convert; to switch
to pass on; to hand over to
to transfer (ownership, rights, or property) to someone else
to turn around; to face in the opposite direction
to shift; to transfer; to divert (attention, focus, or location)
to revolve; to rotate; to spin around an axis
to turn; to rotate (a part of a machine or body)
to equip; equipment; gear; outfit
crops (specifically those grown in a field)
to investigate; to hold (someone) accountable for a mistake/crime
to catch; to capture; to seize
capital (financial); wealth; (metaphorically) an advantage or asset
assets; property; possessions
proud; having a sense of pride (positive connotation)
tap water; running water
to be self-disciplined; to exercise self-control
subtitles; captions
to commit suicide
self; oneself; ego
to talk to oneself; to soliloquize
to be voluntary; to do something of one's own free will
self-service; to help oneself
brown color
CEO; president (of a company)
to total; to sum up; to amount to
premier; prime minister
at long last; finally; on the whole
zongzi (traditional Chinese rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves)
corridor; hallway; gallery
sufficient; ample; enough; fully; as much as
sufficient to; enough to
to hinder; to block; to obstruct; obstruction
to stop; to resist; to stem; to block
homeland; motherland; native country
ancestors; forefathers; forebears
to drill; to bore; to get into; to study intensively (delve into)
crime; sin; guilt; hardship; suffering