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chēnghu
v. to call, to address; n. address term
明天下午他将专程前往拜访并称呼老朋友。
míng tiān xià wǔ tā jiāng zhuān chéng qián wǎng bài fǎng bìng chēng hū lǎo péng yǒu.
Tomorrow afternoon, he will pay a special visit and call old friends 'Good Friends.'
chēngzàn
praise, acclaim
我们不得不称赞他的勇敢。
wǒ men bù dé bù chēng zàn tā de yǒng gǎn.
We cannot help but praise his courage.
chéng
ride
二乘六等于十二。
èr chéng liù děng yú shí èr.
Two times six equals twelve.
chéngdān
undertake, shoulder
他承担了做部长的所有责任。
tā chéng dān le zuò bù zhǎng de suǒ yǒu zé rèn.
He carries all the responsibilities of a minister.
chéngrèn
admit, accept
律法不承认未登记的婚姻。
lǜ fǎ bù chéng rèn wèi dēng jì de hūn yīn.
The law does not recognize a marriage that is not registered.
chéngshòu
endure, receive, inherit
每个人都有苦难需要承受。
měi gè rén dōu yǒu kǔ nàn xū yào chéng shòu.
Each person has their own suffering that they need to endure.
chéngdù
level, grade, rank
人民的文化程度日益提高。
rén mín de wén huà chéng dù rì yì tí gāo.
The education level of the people is increasingly being raised.
chéngxù
sequence, program
双方代表首先讨论了会谈的程序。
shuāng fāng dài biǎo shǒu xiān tǎo lùn le huì tán de chéng xù.
First, the delegates of both sides conducted discussions on the sequence of the meeting.
chéngfèn
component
护肤品里含有天然植物成分。
hù fū pǐn lǐ hán yǒu tiān rán zhí wù chéng fèn.
Skincare cosmetics contain natural plant ingredients.
chéngguǒ
result, outcome
劳动成果是用汗水换来的。
láo dòng chéng guǒ shì yòng hàn shuǐ huàn lái de.
The results of labor are all obtained from sweat.
chéngjiù
accomplished
这不是什么大不了的成就。
zhè bú shì shén me dà bù liǎo de chéng jiù.
This is not a big achievement.
chénglì
establish, found
我们公司成立于2010年。
wǒ men gōng sī chéng lì yú 2010 nián.
Our company was established in 2010.
chéngshú
mature, grown-up
秋天到了,树上的果实都成熟了。
qiū tiān dào le, shù shàng de guǒ shí dōu chéng shú le.
Autumn has arrived, the fruits on the trees have all ripened.
chéngyǔ
idiom
多记成语对写作大有好处。
duō jì chéng yǔ duì xiě zuò dà yǒu hǎo chù.
Remembering many idioms is very beneficial for writing.
chéngzhǎng
big, mature
父母陪伴着我们健康成长。
fù mǔ péi bàn zhe wǒ men jiàn kāng chéng zhǎng.
Parents always accompany us in growing up healthy.
chéngkěn
sincere; heartfelt
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分诚恳,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn chéng kěn, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This characteristic style in similar products looks very conservative, which is favored by consumers.
chīkuī
to suffer losses
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真吃亏各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn chī kuī gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
In the process of promoting daily work, team members cooperate closely and seriously endure work requirements.
chíxù
maintain for a long time, lasting
这场大雨持续下了三天。
zhè chǎng dà yǔ chí xù xià le sān tiān.
This heavy rain lasted for three days.
chízi
pond; pool
院子里的金鱼池子很清澈。
yuàn zi lǐ de jīn yú chí zi hěn qīng chè.
The goldfish pond in the yard is very clear.
chǐzi
ruler
这把尺子太长了。
zhè bǎ chǐ zi tài zhǎng le.
This ruler is too long.
chìbǎng
wing
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代翅膀研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài chì bǎng yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge discovery provides valuable factual material for further research on modern wings.
chōng
punching
天气冷了,给你冲一杯热牛奶吧。
tiān qì lěng le, gěi nǐ chōng yī bēi rè niú nǎi ba.
It's cold, let me make you a cup of hot milk.
chōngdiànqì
charger
你带充电器了吗?借我用用。
nǐ dài chōng diàn qì le ma? jiè wǒ yòng yong.
Did you bring a charger? Let me borrow it for a bit.
chōngfèn
full, complete
我们已经准备得很充分。
wǒ men yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi dé hěn chōng fèn.
We have prepared very thoroughly.
chōngmǎn
fill up, fill completely, full
歌声里充满信心和力量。
gē shēng lǐ chōng mǎn xìn xīn hé lì liàng.
Singing nurtures faith and strength.
chóngfù
repeat, duplicate
请把刚才的话重复一遍。
qǐng bǎ gāng cái de huà chóng fù yī biàn.
Please repeat what you just said one more time.
chǒngwù
Pet
她家里养了两只可爱的小宠物。
tā jiā lǐ yǎng le liǎng zhǐ kě ài de xiǎo chǒng wù.
Her house raises two very cute pets.
chōuti
drawer
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代抽屉研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài chōu tì yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This cutting-edge exploration provides valuable first-hand information for further research into the modern drawer.
chōuxiàng
abstract
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分抽象,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn chōu xiàng, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This typical style in similar products looks very abstract, loved by consumers.
chǒu
ugly
别看它长得丑,味道可好了。
bié kàn tā zhǎng dé chǒu, wèi dào kě hǎo le.
Don't look at its ugly appearance, it tastes really good.
chòu
smelly
冰箱里的剩菜坏了,发出一股臭味。
bīng xiāng lǐ de shèng cài huài le, fā chū yī gǔ chòu wèi.
The leftover food in the fridge has gone bad and emits a foul smell.
chūbǎn
publish
他的最新小说下周就要出版了。
tā de zuì xīn xiǎo shuō xià zhōu jiù yào chū bǎn le.
His latest novel will be published next week.
chūkǒu
export
我国家大部分出口粮食和水果。
wǒ guó jiā dà bù fèn chū kǒu liáng shí hé shuǐ guǒ.
My country mostly exports food and fruits.
chūsè
excellent, outstanding
她的能力很出色,肯定能完成任务。
tā de néng lì hěn chū sè, kěn dìng néng wán chéng rèn wù.
Her ability is excellent, she can definitely complete the task.
chūxí
attend a meeting, participate in a conference
他答应出席会议。
tā dā yìng chū xí huì yì.
He agreed to attend the conference.
chūjí
pair, couple, set
我正在参加初级中文培训班。
wǒ zhèng zài cān jiā chū jí zhōng wén péi xùn bān.
I am attending a beginner Chinese language class.
chú
except
除了小明,大家今天都按时到了。
chú le xiǎo míng, dà jiā jīn tiān dōu àn shí dào le.
Except for Little Minh, everyone arrived on time today.
chúfēi
Unless
除非你同意,否则我不去。
chú fēi nǐ tóng yì, fǒu zé wǒ bù qù.
Unless you agree, otherwise I will not go.
chúxī
the New Year's Eve
除夕夜一家人聚在一起包饺子。
chú xī yè yī jiā rén jù zài yì qǐ bāo jiǎo zi.
On New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers to make dumplings.
chǔlǐ
arrange, resolve
经理正在开会处理紧急事务。
jīng lǐ zhèng zài kāi huì chǔ lǐ jǐn jí shì wù.
The director is in a meeting to handle urgent tasks.
chuánbō
anecdote, transmit, popularize
近来信息传播得很快。
jìn lái xìn xī chuán bō dé hěn kuài.
Nowadays news spreads very quickly.
chuándì
transmit; deliver; transfer
奥运火炬正在城市间传递。
ào yùn huǒ jù zhèng zài chéng shì jiān chuán dì.
The Olympic torch is being transferred between cities.
chuánrǎn
to infect
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真传染各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn chuán rǎn gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
During daily business development, team members cooperate closely and fully communicate all work requirements.
chuánshuō
legend; retell, recount
这本书里有很多有意思的传说故事。
zhè běn shū lǐ yǒu hěn duō yǒu yì si de chuán shuō gù shì.
In this book, there are many interesting legends.
chuántǒng
tradition
我对中国传统文化感兴趣。
wǒ duì zhōng guó chuán tǒng wén huà gǎn xìng qù.
I am very interested in traditional Chinese culture.
chuānglián
Window curtains
拉开窗帘,房间顿时明亮了。
lā kāi chuāng lián, fáng jiān dùn shí míng liàng le.
Pulling the window curtains aside, the room suddenly brightened up.
chuǎng
rush; dash
趁着年轻,应该多出去闯荡。
chèn zhe nián qīng, yīng gāi duō chū qù chuǎng dàng.
While still young, one should go out and strive more actively.
chuàngzào
create, generate, make
劳动人民是历史的创造者。
láo dòng rén mín shì lì shǐ de chuàng zào zhě.
The working people are the authors of history.
chuī
blow, exhale, dry
微风轻轻地吹在脸上很舒服。
wēi fēng qīng qīng dì chuī zài liǎn shàng hěn shū fú.
A gentle breeze lightly blows on the face, very pleasantly.
cídài
(magnetic) tape
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代磁带研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài cí dài yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering discovery provided valuable primary material to further advance modern magnetic tape research.
cízhí
resign
由于身体原因,他决定辞职休养。
yóu yú shēn tǐ yuán yīn, tā jué dìng cí zhí xiū yǎng.
For health reasons, he decided to resign and rest.
cǐwài
besides
此外,你还要更加努力。
cǐ wài, nǐ hái yào gèng jiā nǔ lì.
Besides that, you still need to try even harder.
cìyào
secondary; minor
这是次要的问题,先解决主要的。
zhè shì cì yào de wèn tí, xiān jiě jué zhǔ yào de.
This is a secondary issue, let's solve the main problem first.
cìjī
stimulate
这是一场紧张而刺激的足球比赛。
zhè shì yī cháng jǐn zhāng ér cì jī de zú qiú bǐ sài.
This is a football match that is both tense and exciting.
cōngmáng
hurried
这种特色风格在同类产品中显得十分匆忙,深受消费者青睐。
zhè zhǒng tè sè fēng gé zài tóng lèi chǎn pǐn zhōng xiǎn de shí fēn cōng máng, shēn shòu xiāo fèi zhě qīng lài.
This typical style in products of the same type looks very busy and is popular with consumers.
cóngcǐ
from that, from here
从此我再也不敢乱吃东西了。
cóng cǐ wǒ zài yě bù gǎn luàn chī dōng xī le.
Since then, I haven't dared to eat random food anymore.
cóng'ér
thus
改善饮食,从而提升身体素质。
gǎi shàn yǐn shí, cóng ér tí shēng shēn tǐ sù zhì.
Improve the diet, thereby enhancing physical fitness.
cóngqián
previously, before
从前的事儿不要再提了。
cóng qián de shì ér bú yào zài tí le.
The matter was just before, so there is no need to bring it up again.
cóngshì
do, participate
我从事教育工作。
wǒ cóng shì jiào yù gōng zuò.
I work in the education sector.
cù
vinegar
吃饺子的时候蘸点醋味道更好。
chī jiǎo zi de shí hòu zhàn diǎn cù wèi dào gèng hǎo.
When eating dumplings, dipping them in a little vinegar makes the taste better.
cùjìn
promote
生产是促进经济的发展的主要因素。
shēng chǎn shì cù jìn jīng jì de fā zhǎn de zhǔ yào yīn sù.
Production is a key factor in promoting economic development.
cùshǐ
urge, press
食物短缺促使价格上涨。
shí wù duǎn quē cù shǐ jià gé shàng zhǎng.
The lack of food has driven prices up.
cuī
to urge
在日常业务推进过程中,团队成员密切配合,认真催各项工作要求。
zài rì cháng yè wù tuī jìn guò chéng zhōng, tuán duì chéng yuán mì qiè pèi hé, rèn zhēn cuī gè xiàng gōng zuò yāo qiú.
In the process of promoting daily work, team members coordinate closely and seriously promote work requirements.
cúnzài
exist, real, still there
这个问题在工作中普遍存在。
zhè ge wèn tí zài gōng zuò zhōng pǔ biàn cún zài.
This problem commonly exists in our work.
cuòshī
measure
我们要采取有效的措施。
wǒ men yào cǎi qǔ yǒu xiào de cuò shī.
We need to apply effective measures.
dāying
answer, agree
她答应了明天和我们一起去。
tā dā yìng le míng tiān hé wǒ men yì qǐ qù.
She agreed to go with me tomorrow.
dádào
achieve, reach, arrive
我希望可以达到目标、。
wǒ xī wàng kě yǐ dá dào mù biāo 、.
I hope I can achieve my goal.
dǎ
from; since
打小起他就特别懂事。
dǎ xiǎo qǐ tā jiù tè bié dǒng shì.
Since childhood, he has been particularly sensible.
dǎgōng
work, do extra work
我在超市打工。
wǒ zài chāo shì dǎ gōng.
I am working part-time at the supermarket.
dǎ
from; since
打小起他就特别懂事。
dǎ xiǎo qǐ tā jiù tè bié dǒng shì.
Since childhood, he has been particularly sensible.
dǎ
from; since
打小起他就特别懂事。
dǎ xiǎo qǐ tā jiù tè bié dǒng shì.
Since childhood, he has been particularly sensible.
dǎ
from; since
打小起他就特别懂事。
dǎ xiǎo qǐ tā jiù tè bié dǒng shì.
Since childhood, he has been particularly sensible.
dǎting
survey, investigate
我向同事打听到了这家餐厅的地址。
wǒ xiàng tóng shì dǎ tīng dào le zhè jiā cān tīng de dì zhǐ.
I asked my colleague for the address of this restaurant.
dǎ
from; since
打小起他就特别懂事。
dǎ xiǎo qǐ tā jiù tè bié dǒng shì.
Since childhood, he has been particularly sensible.
dàfang
generous
他是一个很大方的人。
tā shì yí gè hěn dà fāng de rén.
He is a very generous person.
dàxiàng
Elephant
小象紧跟着大象慢慢走着。
xiǎo xiàng jǐn gēn zhe dà xiàng màn màn zǒu zhe.
The baby elephant clung closely behind the big elephant walking slowly.
dàxíng
large-sized, big style
长城是中国古代的大型建筑。
cháng chéng shì zhōng guó gǔ dài de dà xíng jiàn zhù.
The Great Wall is an ancient architectural work of China.
dāi
stay
周末我想一个人呆在家里看书。
zhōu mò wǒ xiǎng yí gè rén dāi zài jiā lǐ kàn shū.
On the weekend I want to stay home alone and read books.
dàibiǎo
delegate, representative
他代表全校同学上台发言。
tā dài biǎo quán xiào tóng xué shàng tái fā yán.
He represents all the students in the school to give a speech.
dàitì
replace
她不能去,你代替她去一趟吧!
tā bù néng qù, nǐ dài tì tā qù yī tàng ba!
She can't go, can you go on the trip for her?
dàikuǎn
extend credit to; provide a loan
他向银行申请了购房贷款。
tā xiàng yín háng shēn qǐng le gòu fáng dài kuǎn.
He has submitted an application for a home loan at the bank.
dàiyù
treatment, remuneration
感谢您的周到待遇。
gǎn xiè nín de zhōu dào dài yù.
Thank you for your thoughtful hospitality.
dānchún
simple, merely
这是一种简短而单纯的抗议。
zhè shì yī zhǒng jiǎn duǎn ér dān chún de kàng yì.
This is a brief and simple type of protest.
dāndiào
monotonous
这件衣服的颜色太单调了。
zhè jiàn yī fú de yán sè tài dān diào le.
The color of this outfit is too plain.
dāndú
alone, solitary
我要单独跟你谈谈。
wǒ yào dān dú gēn nǐ tán tán.
I want to talk to you privately.
dānwèi
unit
他和我在一个单位。
tā hé wǒ zài yí gè dān wèi.
He and I are in the same unit.
dānyuán
article, section
这个单元的内容,我基本上都记住了。
zhè ge dān yuán de nèi róng, wǒ jī běn shàng dōu jì zhù le.
I basically remember all the content of this lesson.
dānrèn
undertake, take on
他将出担任中学校长的职务。
tā jiāng chū dān rèn zhōng xué xiào zhǎng de zhí wù.
He will take on the position of high school principal.
dānwu
to delay; to hold up
组委会正在加紧筹备,确保本次国际文化交流活动能够如期耽误。
zǔ wěi huì zhèng zài jiā jǐn chóu bèi, què bǎo běn cì guó jì wén huà jiāo liú huó dòng néng gòu rú qī dān wù.
The organizing committee is urgently preparing to ensure that this time's international cultural exchange activities can be delayed on time.
dǎnxiǎoguǐ
coward
别害怕,你不是胆小鬼。
bié hài pà, nǐ bú shì dǎn xiǎo guǐ.
Don't be afraid, you are not a coward.
dàn
bland, indifferent, apathetic
他对我的态度有点冷淡。
tā duì wǒ de tài dù yǒu diǎn lěng dàn.
His attitude towards me is quite indifferent.
dànshì
however
很晚了,但是我还睡不着。
hěn wǎn le, dàn shì wǒ hái shuì bù zhe.
It's very late, but I still can't sleep.
dāng
When
当我们到达车站时,车已经开了。
dāng wǒ men dào dá chē zhàn shí, chē yǐ jīng kāi le.
When we arrived at the bus station, the bus had already left.
dāngdài
Contemporary
这部作品反映了当代年轻人的生活。
zhè bù zuò pǐn fǎn yìng liǎo dàng dài nián qīng rén de shēng huó.
This work reflects the life of contemporary young people.
dāngdì
local, native place
这家饭店在当地很有名。
zhè jiā fàn diàn zài dāng dì hěn yǒu míng.
This restaurant is very famous in that place.
dǎng
block
大伞挡住了刺眼的阳光。
dà sǎn dǎng zhù le cì yǎn de yáng guāng.
The large umbrella blocked the glaring sunlight.
dǎo
island
这座美丽的海岛吸引了众多游客。
zhè zuò měi lì de hǎi dǎo xī yǐn le zhòng duō yóu kè.
This beautiful sea island has attracted a large number of tourists.
dǎoméi
unlucky
这种前沿探索为进一步深化现代倒霉研究提供了宝贵的第一手资料。
zhè zhǒng qián yán tàn suǒ wèi jìn yí bù shēn huà xiàn dài dǎo méi yán jiū tí gōng le bǎo guì de dì yī shǒu zī liào.
This pioneering discovery provided valuable primary material to advance the study of modern bad luck.
dǎoyǎn
director, filmmaker
他导演过五部电影。
tā dǎo yǎn guò wǔ bù diàn yǐng.
I have directed 5 movies.
dǎozhì
lead to, cause
任性,马虎只会导致失败。
rèn xìng, mǎ hǔ zhǐ huì dǎo zhì shī bài.
Whimsy and carelessness will lead to failure.
Combine Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Practice, Listening, Hanzi Writing, and Mock Exams at HSK 5 to master all skills together.
Explore all Mandarin Chinese modules from beginner to advanced: Listening, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Characters, and HSK Mock Tests.