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Vocabulary

Contents

Topic

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The individual

Education and work

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Town and services

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Food and drink

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Leisure and travel

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The environment

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Health and emergencies

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Other

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Topic 1

grn

The individual

grn qngkung y zhzh


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n.

xngmng

family name and given name

n.

xngbi

gendar

n.

ninlng

age

v.

chshng

be born

n.

rq

date

n.

ddin

place, site.

n.

guj

nationality

n.

zhy

occupation, profession

n.

gngzu dnwi

place of work

n.

zhzh

address.

n.

gu

a country

n.

shng

province

n.

sh

city

n.

area, region, zone, district

n.

ji

street

n.

road

n.

ho

number in a series

n.

htng

lane, alley, bystreet.

n.

chngsh

city.

n.

jioq

suburban

n.

nngcn

rural area, countryside.

n.

xin

county.

n.

xing

township of rural

n.

cn

village

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Rnqun zbi

groups

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dji

all people, everybody.

n.

nnrn

men, menfolk.

n.

nrn

woman.

xiohir

child, little child.

n.

dren

adult.

n.

qngnin

youth, young people.

n.

ninqngrn

young people, youth.

n.

zhngninrn

people of in middle age

n.

loninrn

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nnfngrn

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bifngrn

old people, the aged.


Southerner,
people from south part of a country
Northerner,
people from north part of a country

n.

dngfngrn

Oriental, Eastern person

n.

xfngrn

Western person

n.

wigurn

foreigner

n.

pngyou

friend

n.

tngxu

schoolmate

n.

tngsh

colleague, cowork

n.

qnq

relative

n.

bngrn

patients,sick person.

n.

Yzhu

Asia, Asian.

n.

Zhnggu

China

n.

rbn

Japan

n.

hngu

South Korea

n.

xnjip

Singapore

n.

tigu

Thailand

n.

Mlixy

Malaysia

n.

Filbn

Philippines

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n.

ysli

Israel.

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n.

mizhu

the America.

n.

Migu

United States of America, USA.

n.

jind

Canada

n.

zhl

Chile

n.

A1gntng

Argentina.

n.

Bx

Brazil.

n.

Ozhu

Europe, Europen.

n.

Ynggu

England, Britain,U.K.

n.

Fgu

France

n.

Nuwi

Norway

n.

Dnmi

Denmark

n.

fnln

Fenland

n.

hln

Holland.

n.

Xbny

Spain.

n.

Ydl

Italy

n.

Rudin

Sweden.

n.

Fizhu

Africa.

n.

nnfi

South Africa.

n.

Azhu

Australia

n.

Adly

Australia

n.

xnxln

New Zealand

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jitng

family, household.

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n.

jitng

family

n.

fqin

father

n.

mqn

mather

n.

bba

dad, pa

n.

mma

mamma, ma, mum.

gge
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elder brother
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n.

jijie

elder sister, older sister.

n.

ddi

younger brother

n.

mimei

younger sister.

n.

xingdjimi

n.

yye

n.

ninai

siblings
grandpa,
respectfully address for an elderly man.
grandma;
respectfully address for an elderly woman.

n.

bbo

uncle, father's elder brother.

n.

shshu

father's younger brother,uncle.

n.

ggu

father's sister, aunt.

n.

tngg

older male cousin of a same surname.

n.

tngji

older female cousin of a same surname.

n.

wigng

maternal grandfather.

n.

loye

maternal grandpa

n.

wip

maternal grandmother.

n.

lolao

maternal grandma.

n.

jijiu

mother's brother, maternal uncle.

n.

n.

biod

n.

biomi

mother's sister, aunt.


younger male cousin of a different
surname.
younger female cousin with a different
surname.

n.

hizi

child

n.

rzi

son

n.

nr

daughter

n.

zhngfu

husband

n.

qzi

wife

n.

xinsheng

one's husband, Mr.

n.

titai

wife, Mrs, ,Madam.

n.

shngyu

birthday

v.o.

jihn

marry, get married.

v.o.

lhn

divorce

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wnhu

greeting

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v./ n.

wnhu

send one's regards to, greeting.

intj.

nho

How are you?, Hello.

v.

zijin

goodbye, bye-bye

v.

xixie

thanks, thank you.

ph

byngxi

not at all, you are welcome.

ph

bkq

you are welcome, not at all.

ph

bikq

you are welcome, not at all.

ph

dubq

I'm sorry, sorry, excuse me

ph

migunxi

It doesn't matter, never mind.

v.

dro

disturb

intj

droyxi

excuse me, can you help me

v.

qngwn

excuse me, may I ask

Q.

guxng

(what is) your surname?

n.

mngzi

name or given name.

v.

jio

name, call

pr. Q

shnme

what

dud

v.

sh

how old
any of the twelve animals symbolizing
the year in which one is born

n.

shnt

body

n.

zujn

recently

homa

How are you?

adj.

ybn

so-so. general,

znmeyng

how about, what about.

adj.

bcu

not bad, pretty good.

ph

huiky

Ok, Yes. pretty good.

v., n.

jisho

v.,n.

rnshi

introduce; introduction.
know, be acquainted with (a person),
recognize

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yxir

(Measure for action)

ph

jisho yxi

Let s introduce ourselves

ph

rnsh yxi

Lets get to know each other

v./ n.

hunyng

welcome, greet, favorably

v.,n.

zhh

congratulate; congratulation.

Xingmo

Appearance

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n.

wigmo

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(of a person) facial features, looks.
appearance

conj.

and

n.

xngg

Characterstic, temperament

adj.,n.

go

tall, high.

adj.

short (not tall); low

adj.

png

(of human body) fat

adj.

shu

thin

adj.

bi

white

adj.

hi

black

adj.

hung

yellow

n.

pf

skin

n.

gzi

height

m(n)

tu

head, chief, boss

n.

tufa

hair (on the head).

n.

lin

face

n.

ynjing

eye,

n.

zu

mouth

n.

bzi

nose,

n.

rduo

ear.

n.

mimao

eyebrow, brow.

n.

bzi

neck.

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n.

gbo

arm.

n.

yo

waist

n.

tu

n.

shu

leg
hand; a person doing or good at a
certain job

n.

jio

foot

n.

tzhng

(body) weight

adj.

chng

(space or time)long

adj.

dun

short, brief(space, time ,etc.)

adj.

big, great, old

adj.

xio

small, little.

adj.

wide (in diameter ), thick

adj.

thickness, narrow thin

adj.

yun

round

adj.

fng

square

adj.

pioliang

beautiful, pretty

adj.

shui

handsome,

Clothing

yzhu
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n.

yzhu

clothing

v.

chun

wear, put on, be dressed in

n.

yfu

clothing, clothes

n.

dy

overcoat

n.

chnshn

shirt, blouse.

n.

xzhung

Western-style clothes.

v.

xixinzhung

leisure attire

n.

Txshn

T-shirt

n.

yy

raincoat.

n.

kzi

trousers, pants.

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qnz

skirt.

n.

wzi

socks, stockings.

n.

xi

shoe.

n.

pxi

leather shoes.

n.

yndngxi

sports shoes

yndngf

v.

di

track suit
wear sth. on the head, face,neck, chest,
arm, hands etc

n.

mozi

hat, cap.

n.

shuto

gloves.

v.

tie up.

n.

lngdi

necktie, tie.

v.

wi

enclose,encircle

n.

wijn

muffler, scarf.

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xngg

character

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adj.

yuho

friendly

adj.

rqng

enthusiastic, passionate

adj.

wnjng

gentle and quiet.

adj.

rnzhn

earnest, careful

n.

xngzi

temper

attr.

jxngzi

quick--tempered, an impetuous person.

attr.

mnxngzi

slow-tempered.

adj.

qnqi

kind, enthusiastic and caring.

adj.

jintn

be good at casual conversation

lmo

courtesy, politeness

s.v

yulmo

polite

adj.

cl

rude, impolite.

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n.

qnggn

emotion, feeling.

conj.

and, with

v.,n.

gnju

sense, feel, sensation.

adj.

goxng

glad, happy.

s.v./ n.

kuil

happy, joyful, cheerful.

adj.

ykui

happy, joyful, pleasant.

v.o./s.v.

shngq

get angry

adj.,v.o.
v.o./
s.v.

shngxn

sad, broken-hearted.

dnxn

worry, be worry oneself about.

adj.

nngu

feel sorry, feel bad.

adj.,n.

tngk

s.v./ v.

mny

pain, suffering.
satisfied, be
satisfaction

adj.

jdng

be excited

adj.

jnzhng

v.o.

fngxn

nervous, tense.
set one's mind at rest, feel relieved ;
trust sb

adj.

kno

distressed, worried, pitful.

v.

xio

smile, laugh.

v.

cry, weep.

adj.

li

tired

adj.

be hungry

adj.

thirsty

adj.

bo

have eaten one's fill, eat till full

satisfied,

to

one's

zhfng housing
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ji

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family,;home; specialist,
used in yishji

n.

zhfng

housing,

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n.

fngzi

house, building.

n./m.

lu

storied building

n.

gngy

apartment

n.

bish

n.

fngdng

villa
landlord or landlady, owner of a house
or room

fngk

tenant(of a house or a room)

v.

chz

rent out

n.

fngz

rent

v.o

zfng

rent a house

n.

fngw

houses, buildings.

v.o.

bnji

move (house).

bndo

n.

fngjin

room.

n.

ktng

sitting room, living room.

n.

shfng

study. ( a room)

n.

wsh

bedroom, bedchamber.

n.

shufng

bedroom

n.

chfng

kitchen, cookroom

n.

cntng

dining-hall, dining-room

n.

fntng

dining-room, dining-hall.

n.

xzojin

bath-room

n.

ysh

bathroom, public bathhouse.

n.

wishngjin

rest-room ,toilet

n.

xshujin

rest-room ,toilet

n.

csu

toilet, W.C; rest room

n.

yngti

balcony

n.

chk

garage

n.

huyun

garden

n.

lut

stairs

lushng
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move to

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n.

luxi

downstairs

n.

qing

wall.

n.

chunghu

window, casement.

n.,m(n)

mn

door, gate; measure word for courses

n.

dmn

gate, (house, yard or park)

n.

mnku

entrance, doorway, gate.

n.

hu

flower, blossom, bloom

n.

co

grass, straw.

n.,

sh

tree;plant.

n.

jiju

furniture

n.

chung

bed

n.

shf

sofa, couch

n.

cnzhu

dining table.

n.

shzhu

desk, writing desk.

n.

yzi

chair.

n.

chj

tea table, side table.

n.

dtn

carpet, rug

n.p.

jiyngdinq

electrical home appliances.

n.

dinsh

television, TV

n.

dinbngxing

refrigerator, fridge.

n.

wibl

microwave

n.

xyj

washing machine

n.

xchnq

vacuum

adj.

shsh

comfortable, cosy.

adj.

kunchang

spacious

adj.

gnjng

clean, neat and tidy

n.

lnl

neighborhood

n.

lnj

neighbor, neighborhood.

v.

chono

noisy

adj.

njng

quiet, peaceful, quietness

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daily life
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n.

qj

daily life

v.o.

qchung

get up

v.o.

chfn

eat a meal

v.o.

hch

drink tea

v.o.

shuy

brush teeth

v.o.

xlin

wash face

v.o.

xzo

have or take a bath, take a shower.

v.o

shngcsu

go to the toilet

adj.

fngbin

convenient. Go

v.o.

shujio

go to bed, go to sleep

v./ n.

xixi

have (or take) a rest.

v.o.

lf

have a haircut

v.o.

shngbn

go to work, start work.

v.o.

xibn

knock off, get off work.

v.o.

shngxu

go to school, attend school.

v.o.

fngxu

finish classes (for the day of a school)

v.

chdo

arrive late, be late.

adj.

zhnsh

Be punctual, on time,

v.o.

qngji

ask for leave.

v.,n.

yndng

exercises, campaign

v./ n.

dunlin

engage in physical exercise.

v.

wnr

play, play with

v.o.

yushhu

sometimes, now and then.

n.

xngqy

Monday.

n.

xngqtin

Sunday.

n.

xngqr

Sunday.

n.

mitin

every day

n.

jdin

what time

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adv.

jngchng

frequently, constantly,often

adv.

chngchng

frequently, usually, often.

ji w

house work

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English

v.o.

mici

buy vegetable

v.o.

xy

wash clothes

v.

bi

put, place, arrange.

n.

zhuzi

table, desk.

v./ n.

zhog

look after, care for.

v.o.

zufn

prepare a meal.

v.o.

ynyf

iron clothes

v.o.

bngmng

help, do a favor.

v.

dso

clean, sweep, bream.

v.o.

xwn

wash dishes, wash bowls

adj.

qngji

clean

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yngk

welcome the guest

v.o.

qngk

play the host, invite to dinner.

v.o.

zuk

be a guest.

v.,b.f.,

li

come, arrive.

v.,b.f

go, leave

v.

kn

see, look at, watch; read; visit.

inf.

chunmn

drop in

v.

sngxng

see sb. off

v.

yngji

v.,n.

ji

v.

sng

meet, welcome.
meet, pick up sb from( school or airport
etc.)
deliver, carry; give as a present,
see sb. off.

n.

kren

visitor, guest; traveling

n.

hk

congratulation cards, greeting card.

n.

xn

letter, mail

n.

tiozi

brief informal note, a short note

v(c)

chq

go out, get out

yukng

free

v.

yush

be occupied or busy.

v.

ki

hold a (meeting/etc.)

n.

wnhu

evening party, soiree.

v.

jhu

party, (of people) get together.

prep.

gn

with, to, from, towards

v.o.

jinmin

meet, see.

gnjinmin

meet somebody

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Topic 2 Education and work


xuxio xushng y jiosh
Schools, Students and Teachers
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v.,n.

jioy

teach, educate, education

n.

jiosh

teacher, instructor.

sl
gngl

privately run.
public, be established and maintained by
the government.

n.

xufi

tuition fee, tuition;

n.

xuxio

school

n.

ninj

n.

bn

grade (in school, etc. ).


class, a group of students who study
together

n.

group

n.

yuryun

kindergarten, nursery school.

n.

xioxu

primary school.

n.

zhngxu

middle school and high school

n.

chzhng

middle school.

n.

gozhng

high school.

n.

dxu

university

n.

xuyun

college

n.

nnshng

Schoolboy, boy student

n.

nshng

girl student

n.

xioxushng

(primary school)pupil,

n.

zhngxushng

middle-school and high-school student.

n.

dxushng

college or university student

n.

losh

teacher

n.

bn zh rn

homeroom teacher

n.

xiozhng

headmaster, principal.

n.

jizhng

parent or guardian of a child.

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xuxio shsh

school facilities

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n.

shsh

facilities.

n.

xioyun

campus

n.

jiosh

classroom, schoolroom.

n.

kzhu

desk in class

v.o.

xiz

write (characters).

n.

bn

board, plank, sheet, flat.

n.

huysh

meeting/conference room.

n.

shynsh

lab, laboratory.

n.

tshgun

library, atheneum.

n.

jioxulu

teaching building

n.

shtng

cafeteria

n.

ltng

assembly hall,theater

n.

bgoln

bulletin board

n.

ssh

dormitory.

n.

cochng

playground, sports field.

n.

tygun

gym, stadium.

n.

yuyngch

swimming pool.

n.

chng

field.

n.

lnqichng

basketball court

n.

zqichng

soccer field

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n.

wnj

stationery

n.

kbn

textbook

n.

pen, pencil, writing brush.

n.

mob

writing brush

wnjh

pencil box

zh
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note book

n.

dozi

knife

n.

chzi

ruler.

n.

zuybn

homework exercise book

n.

xingp

rubber, eraser.

n.

mshu

ink

n.

zdin

dictionary.

n.

cdin

dictionary

n.

jsunj

computer.

n.

jsunq

calculator

n.

fynj

print machine

n.

dt

map

n.

dinno

computer.

n.

lynj

(tape) recording machine

jsunq computer.

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n.

POS

Pinyin

English

v.o.

kij

turn on a machine

v.o.

gunj

turn off a mechine

v.o.

shngwng

be on the internet

n.

yntwng

internet

n.

dinzyujin

email

v.,n.

chunzhn

fax

v.

xizi

download.

v.,v.o.

dyn

print

n.

runjin

computer software,personnel credentials

v.o.

cnpn

save in a disc

n.

yngjin

hardware, mechanical equipment

n.

wnjin

Official documents,file.

n.

shbioq

mouse of a computer

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jioxuhudng
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Pinyin

English

jioxuhudng

teaching activities

n.

km

school subject or course,

n.

hny

Chinese language

n.

shxu

mathematics

n.

wl

physics

n.

huxu

chemistry.

n.

shngw

biology

n.

ty

P.E.

n.

ynyu

music.

n.

mish

art; painting.

n.,adj.

ysh

art

n.

lsh

history

n.

dl

geography

n.

zhngzh

politics

n.

wiy

foreign language.

jsunjkxu

computer science

shhuxu

sociology.

tinwnxu

astronomy

jngj

economy

fl

law

n.

gngchng

project, engineering.

n.

xnlxu

psychology.

n.

hunjngkxu

environment science

n.

yxu

medical science

v.,n.

hudng

activity, events.

n.

ktng hudng

classroom activities.

v./ n.

twn

ask a question.

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n.

n.

n.,adj.

n.

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teaching activities

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n.,v.

hud

reply, answer, response.

v.o.

dinmng

name a person (to do sth.) ,roll call.

v.,n.

toln

discuss, discussion.

n.

xioz

small group.

v.,n.

jish

explain;explanation.

v.,n.

linx

practice, practise,

n.,v.

word, character.

n.

jz

sentence

n.

dunlu

paragraph

v.,

tng

listen, hear.

v.,

shu

speak, say.

v.

read (aloud)

v.,char.

xi

write

v.

wnchng

accomplish, complete.

n.

zuy

school assignment or work.

n.,v.

kosh

examination, test, exam.

adj.

yuxi

outstanding, excellent.

adj.

jg

pass, pass a test, examination, etc.

v.o.

bko

make-up an examination

v./ n.

fx

review, revise.

v.,n.

fdo

tutor.

v.,n.

jnb

progress, improve;improvement.

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v.

qd

get, achieve, gain, obtain.

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n.

chngj

performance,
achievement.

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v.

dng

understand, know.

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n.

zhshi

knowledge

v.

zhdao

know, realise

v./n.

zhy

pay attention to

adj.

yuyng

valuable, useful,

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score,

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adj.

yuq

interesting, fascinating.

adj.

wlio

boring

adj.

rngy

easy;easily.

adj.

nn

difficult, hard.

kwi hudng

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after school activities

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

kwi

extracurricular, after school.

n.

shhushjin

field trip.

v.,n.

fw

service, serving.

v./ n.

shx

practice, do fieldwork.

v.

cnji

participate, to take part, partacipation.

kwi hudng xioz

small groups of after school


activities

xuxio npi School activities


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Pinyin

English

v.,n.

npi

arrange, plan.

v.o.

shngk

attend class, go to class.

v.o.

xik

get out of class, finish class.

n.

wxi

lunch break

v.o.

fngji

have or be on a holiday or vacation.

v.o.

kixu

start school, begin a term, school opens.

n.

hnji

winter vacation.

n.

shji

summer vacation,summer break.

n.

xuq

term, semester.

n.

jiq

vacation, holiday.

n.

qzhng

in the middle of a term

n.

qm

at the end of a term

n.

yndnghu

sports meet, track field

n.

xilngyng

summer camp.

v./ n.

yuln

go sight-seeing, tour.

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kihu

hold or attend a meeting, have a meeting.

yugun chu relevant vocabulary


POS

Pinyin

English

v.

yugun

relevant

n.

chu

vocabulary

v.

rnwi

think, consider.

conj.

zngzh

in a word, in short.

v.

fndu

oppose, be against, object.

adj.,adv.

xingfn

opposite, contrary, reverse.

v./ n.

tngy

agree

n.

doli

truth, principle

num.

dy

first

num.

dr

the second

conj.

yfngmin

on one side.

f.e.

lngyfngmin

on the other hand.

wili dsuan xux


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Futu re Plans - Studies

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

wili

future

v.,n.

dsuan

plan, intend,intention,

v.,n.

xux

v. n.

zhc

learn, study.
register, enroll in an organisation,
institute or school.

n.

wnpng

diploma.

n.

wnk

liberal arts

n.

lk

science course in a college

n.

gngk

engineering course in a college

n.

yk

medical course in a college

n.

shfn

teacher-training major in a college

n.,v.

department (in a college, university),

v.o.

by

graduate

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n.

xuwi

academic degree

n.

xush

bachelor, bachelor's degree

n.

shush

n.

bsh

Master , M.A.
doctor, the highest of the academic
degrees;

v.,n.

ynji

study, research

zhy
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job, occupation
POS

Pinyin

English

v.,n.

gngzu

work ;job; task.

v.o.

tuxi

retire, retirement.

n.

gngwyun

government employee.

n.

gngchngsh

engineer.

n.

yshji

artist, longhair.

n.

yshng

doctor

n.

difu

doctor

n.

hshi

nurse.

zyuzhy

liberal professions

n.

lsh

lawyer

n.

kuij

accounting, accountant.

n.,v.

jioshu

professor

n.

kxuji

scientist

n.

huji

painter, artist.

n.

jzh

journalist, reporter

n.

zuji

writer, author.

n.,v.

jngl

manager,

n.

shngrn

businessman

n.

ynyun

performer, actor, actress.

n.

gngrn

worker, laborer

n.

jngch

police, policeman,

n.

nngmn

farmer, peasant,

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n.

msh

secretary,

n.

fwyun

v.,n.

fny

waiter,waitress, service person


translate, interpreter. translator,
interpreter.

zho gngzu looking for a job


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Pinyin

English

v.

zho

v.,n.

shnqng

look for
apply for, application (form,
etc.).

n.

jinl

v.

dng

resume
publish, climb(
mountain)

n.

gunggo

advertise, advertisement

v.,n.

linx

get in touch with; contact

n.,v.

shur

income, earnings,

n.

qunzh

full-time job

n.,v.o.

jinzh

Part-time job

n.

gngz

v.o.

shy

wages, pay, salary.


lose one's job,
be unemployed,

n.

jhu

opportunity, chance.

s.v./ n.

nl

make efforts, try hard

n.,v.

jhu

plan; make a plan.

v.

shxin

achieve, fulfil

v.,n.

xwng

hope

v.,prep.,

dng

act as, serve as, become

n.

lobn

boss

conj.

rgu

if

v.,n.

zhnbi

prepare, get ready;

aux.

nnggu

can, be able to,

v.,adj.,n.

chnggng

succeed, achieve, success.

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Commerce and services
shngdin zhngli types of stores
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English

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n.

shngyq

downtown,shopping mall.

v./ n.

guw

go shopping, shopping

n.

shngdin

store, shop.

n.

zhngli

kind, sort, type, variety, category.

n.p.

guwzhngxn

shopping center or mall.

n.

bihushngdin

department store

n.

chojshchng

supermarket.

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nngmoshchng agricultural market fair


n.

yuyshngdin

n.

ryngpn

Friendship store
articles for daily use,
daily-use necessities.

n.

lfdin

barber shop

n.

shdin

bookstore, bookshop.

shngdin ni
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in the store

POS

Pinyin

English

n.,b.f.
n.,v.,m(n
)

ni

in, inside, inner, internal.

part, section.

n.

fzhung

dress, clothes, costume.

n.

mo

hat, cap.

n.

huzhungpn

makeup, cosmetics.

b.f.,m(n)
v.,n.,
m(n)

xing

box, trunk.

bo

bag

n.

guti

counter

n.

shysh

space for trying clothes

shchun

try to wear

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n.

fwti

reception

n.

shukun ch

location of cashier

n.

dxish

basement

n.

dint

lift, elevator.

n.

gk

customer, client.

n.

xiofizh

consumer.

n.

shuhuyun

shop assistant, salesclerk,

v.o.

pidu

queue up, line up.

n.

shutuch

trolley

n.

fngbindi

convenient bag

jiotnggngj
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transportation.

POS

Pinyin

attr.

gnggng

public

n.,v.

jiotng

traffic, transportation.

n.

tngxn

communication; newsletter.

n.p.

jiotnggngj

transportation.

n.

gnggngqch

bus

n.

chzch

taxi.

n.

jchngch

taxi.

n.

dti

underground (railway),subway.

n.

huch

train.

n.

zxngch

bicycle, bike.

n.

jiotch

bicycle.

m(v)

(coach )number, times.

m(n)

li

measure word for train

m(n)

ling

measure word for vehicles.

n.

chzhn

station, stop.

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ynhng

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Pinyin

English

n.

ynhng

bank.

n.

xinjn

cash.

n.

zhpio

(bank) check, cheque.

n.

wihu

foreign currency.

v.

duhun

exchange (currencies).

n.

wib

foreign currency.

v.o

hunqin

exchage money

n.

duhunl

rate of exchange

m(n)

yun

m(n)

kui

m(n)

jio

Chinese monetary unit


paper money, equivalent to yuan
buck.
fractional unit of currency in China,
equal to one tenth of a yuan.

v.o.

cnqin

save, deposit.

v.o.

qqin

withdraw money

n.

qkun

ATM

n.

shuxfi

service charge, commission

v./ n.

lxng

travel, journey, tour.

yuj

Order

bank.

post office.

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

yuj

post office.

n.

yupio

postage stamp, stamp.

n.

yuzhng

postal service.

n.

binm

code

n.

xnfng

envelope.

n.

mngxnpin

postcard, lettercard,

v.,n.

yu

post, mail;postal, mail.

v.,b.f.

send, post.

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v.,b.f.

shu jin rn

people who receive document


of mail or post.

n.

bogu

package, parcel.

n.

hngkng

aviation

v.o.

guho

send by registered mail.

n. v.o.

tkuizhund

express of mail

ddinhu make a phone call

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Pinyin

n.

dinhu

telephone; phone call.

n.

dinhuhom

telephone number

n.

chngtdinhu

long distance call

v.o.

minfi

free of charge.

n.

dinhuk

telephone card

n.

qho

zone number

n.

shuj

v.

zhungo

v.o.,n.

liyn

mobile phone,cell phone


transmit (a message), pass on
(word).
leave one' comments, leave a
message

ph

dculiao

wrong number

ph

mirnji

nobody answers

ph

zhnxin

the phone line is busy

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Topic 4 Food and drink


shpn zhu food and groceries
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Pinyin

English

n.

ynsh

diet, food and drink.

n.

shpn

food.

n.

zhu

groceries

n.

zhru

pork.

n.

guzh

fruit juice.

n.

fish

n.

niru

beef.

n.

kkukl

coco cola

n.

xi

shrimp

n.

yngru

mutton.

n.

qshu

soft drink

n.

dn

egg

n.

chicken

n.

shugu

fruit

n.

rice; meter.

n.

duck

n.

pngu

apple.

n.

min

wheat flour

n.

pji

beer

n.

pear

n.

bnggn

biscuit.

n.

biji

white liquor

n.

xingjio

banana.

n.

dngo

cake.

n.

ptoji

(grape) wine

chnzi

orange

n.

tng

sugar; candy.

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ynlio

beverage

n.

dufu

tofu, bean curd.

lngsh

snack

n.

ch

tea

n.

shci

vegetables

n.

hushng

peanut

n.

kfi

coffee(drink or powder).

n.

bici

Chinese cabbage.

n.

guz

melon seeds.

n.

nini

milk (usu. cow's milk).

n.

hunggu

cucumber.

n.

qiokl

chocolate.

n.

kungqunshu

mineral water

measure words

lingc

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

lingc

measure words

n.,m(n)

png

bottles

n.,m(n)

bi

cup

n.,m(n)

box

n.,m(n)

di

sack, bag

n.,m(n)

bo

bag

n.,m(n)

tng

can

POS

Pinyin

English

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prep.,v.,adv. zi

in, on, at

n.

wimian

outside

v.o.

jicn

have a meal

n.

fndin

hotel;restaurant

n.

wimi

takeaway

n.

din

shop, store; inn.

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n.

fngun

restaurant.

n.

zhngcngun

Chinese restaurant

n.

xcngun

Western restaurant

n.

fngwi

special flavor, local color.

n.

cngun

restaurant

n.

kuicndin

fast food restaurant

n.

kfigun

Coffee bar

n.

jib

bar

yngy phraseology
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Pinyin

English

n.

cidn

menu

v.o

jizhng

v.

ydng

pay a bill
subscribe, book,
place an order.

n.

xiofi

tip

n.

fwfi

service fee

Pinyin

English

n.

shw

food

n.

zhsh

staple food

n.

mfn

cooked rice.

n.

mintio

noodles.

n.

bng

round flat cake, cookie.

n.

jiozi

dumpling.

n.

bozi

steamed stuffed bun.

adj.

hot

n.

ci

dish (type of food),vegetables

n.

lingci

cool dish

n.

tng

soup

n.

xioch

small and inexpensive dishes

shw food
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n.

snmngzh

sandwich

n.

snwnzh

sandwich

n./v.

shoko

barbecue

n.

hnbobo

Hamburg

n.

bsbng

pizza

n.

bngqln

ice cream.

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

widao

taste, flavor.

adj.

xin

salted, salty.

adj.

dn

(of food)tastless,weak.

adj.

xing

fragrant,scented; delicious

adj.

sun

sour,tart.

adj.

hot, peppery.

adj.

itn

sweet, honeyehappy.

adj.

bitter;miserable, painful.

widao Taste
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tiowilio
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flavour, seasoner

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

tiowilio

flavour, seasoner

n.

yu

oil, petroleum

n.

yn

salt

n.

jingyu

soya sauce.

n.

vinegar

n.,adj.

cng

green onion.

n.

jing

ginger;a surname.

n.

sun

garlic

hjiofn

ground pepper

fnqijing

ketchup

n.

ljio

hot pepper, chili.

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tableware
POS

Pinyin

English

n.

cnj

tableware

n.,

wn

bowl

n.

kuizi

chopsticks

n.

shozi

spoon

n.

tiogng

spoon

n.

pnzi

tray, plate.

n.

bizi

cup

n.

chzi

folk

n.

cnjnzh

paper napkin

chngyngchu Vocabulary
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English

v.,char.

ch

eat

v.

drink

v.

chng

taste,try the flavor of

v.

qng

request, ask; invite

v.o.

gnbi

drink a toast, cheers!

adj.

hoch

good to eat, delicious.

adj.

kku

taste good

adj.

zo

early

n.

fn

meal;cooked rice or other.

n.

cn

meal

n.

noon, midday.

adj.

wn

evening, night.

n.

zofn

breakfast

n.

zocn

breakfast

n.

wfn

lunch

n.

wcn

lunch

n.

wnfn

dinner

n.

wncn

dinner

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Topic 5 Leisure and travel


iho Hobbies and Leisure activities
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Pinyin

English

v./ n.

lyu

trip,travel, tour.

v./ n.

lxng

trip,travel, tour.

n.

iho

interest, hobby.

adj.

yy

spare time, amateur.

duyuxngq

be interested in

xhuan

like, be fond of.

xioshu

novel, fiction.

shg

poems and songs, poetry.

xizu

write, compose;writing.

lixng

prevalent, popular.

gq

song

mng

folk song

yuq

musical instrument.

chngg

sing (a song),.

tiow

dance.

shyng

take a photograph.

xj

drama, play.

v.,n.

bioyn

perform ; performance.

v.o.

dsh

read (aloud).

v.,n.

huhu

draw, paint;painting.

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v.

n.

n.

v.,n.

v.,adj.

n.

n.

n.

v.o.

v.o./ n.

v.o.,n.

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(news)media.
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Pinyin

n.

mit

n.

pndo

(news)media.
(of radio or television)
channel

n.

jim

programme

n.

xnwn

news

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weather forecast

n.

dinyng

film, movie.

n.

ktng

cartoon.

n.

dnghu pin

animation cartoon film.

n.

gshpin

feature film

n.

jlpin

documentary film.

n.

gungb

broadcasting

n.

bozh

newspaper;

n.

zzh

magazine, journal.

n.

zhukn

weekly publication.

v.

dngyu

subscribe to (a newspaper)

n.

biot

title, heading,caption.

n.

wnzhng

article, essay.

v.

kish

begin, start

v.

jish

end, finish.

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

zqi

soccer;football.

n.

lnqi

basketball.

n.

piqi

volleyball.

n.

ymoqi

badminton

n.

pngpngqi

table tennis

v.,n.

yuyng

swim

n.

qidu

(ball-game) team.

n.

qim

fan

n.

gunzhng

aduience.

n.

yndngyun

athlete.

v./ n.

xnlin

training

n.,v.

bsi

competition, tournament

v.

sh

lose

yundong sports

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tinqybo

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yng

win

v.

png

make the same score

entertainment
POS

Pinyin

English

v.,n.

yl

entertainment,amusemen

n.

ynyutng

concert or music hall.

n.

ynyuhu

concert, musicale.

n.

dinyngyun

movie theater.

n.

jchng

theater

n.

whu

dance(party)

n.

bwgun

museum.

n.

mishgun

art gallery, Gallery.

v.,n

zhnln

exhibit,exhibition,

n.

yulchng

amusement park

n.

gngyun

park.

v.

xnwn

ask about, inquire about.

n.

mnpio

entrance ticket

n.

pioji

ticket price

jinji
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view, opinion
POS

Pinyin

English

n.

jinji

view, opinion,

v.

gndng

touch, be moved.

adj.

hokn

good-looking

v.

jude

feel.

adv

not, no

adv

gng

more, further

v.

xing

think, miss somebody.

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ddin

loation

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Pinyin

English

n.

dq

area,region.

n.

hunjng

environment, circumstances.

n.

gosgngl

expressway, freeway

n.p.

shzlku

crossroad, intersection.

n.

dngzlku

T-shaped street intersection

n.

hngldng

traffic lights

v.

qio

bridge

n.

ljioqio

overpass

n.

jiotng

church

n.

jmnq

communityresidential area

n.

rnxngdo

pavement, sidewalk

v.

bxngji

footpath

n.p.

cnchch

bike park

n.

tngchchng

car park

n.

jchng

airport

v.

huchzhn

railway station.

n.

qchzhn

bus stop, bus station

n.

gngku

port, harbour.

cngdo

from..to

fngxing
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directions

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

fngxing

directions

v.

leave, be away from

adj.

yun

far away

adj.

jn

near, close

n.

fjn

close by, in the vicinity of.

n.

dumin

opposite

v.o.

zhunwn

turn a corner, make a turn

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chungu

cross though

prep

xing

to, towards, against.

prep

wng

towards, to

n.

dng

east

n.

west

n.

nn

south

n.

bi

north

n.

qin

front

n.

hu

rear, back, behind.

n.

zu

left

n.

yu

right

n.

zhngjin

among, middle; between.

jiao tong
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transportation
POS

Pinyin

English

v.o.

dji

advance booking, subscribe.

v./ n.

wngfn

round-trip

n,

dnchng

one ride

n.

tudngcng

first-class cabin in the plane

n.

rdngcng

second-class cabin

v.o

take a tichet

n.

lk

passenger

n.

shupioch

ticket office

v.o.

lgng

depart from the port

v.o.

zhunch

shift vehicle

v.

zhun

turn, shift.

n.

fij

airplane.

n.

hzho

passport.

n.

shkbio

timetable

n.

yupio

monthly tickets

v.o.

zuch

take a vehicle

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v.o.

shngch

go on board a bus or a train.

v.o.

xich

get off or out of a vehicle.

v.

zu

take, travel by.

v.o.

shngfij

go on board a plane.

v.o.

xifij

get off a plane

n.

huchsh

waiting area in a train station

v.o.

jinpio

check ticket

n.

xngli

luggage, baggage.

v.,n.

di

take,carry with

n.

higun

customhouse, customs.

adj.,n.

nqun

safe, secure; security.

v. / n.

jinch

check.

n.

hngknggngs

airline company.

n.

hngbn

scheduled flight

v.

qfi

(of aircraft) take off

v.

jinglu

land, descend, touch down.

adj.

zhngdin

punctual

adj.

wndin

be late

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

xingm

item, sports events

ph

qunbo lyu

entire package traveling

ph

chngt lxng

long distance travel

ph

dunt lxng

short distance trip

v.

cngun

visit, look around

snryu

Three-day trip

xingm
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item

ph

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jir
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festival
POS

Pinyin

English

n.

jir

festival

v.o.

guji

celebrate a festival or holiday

n.

yundn

New Year's Day.

n.

chx

n.

Chnji

Chinese new Year's eve


Spring Festival
(Chinese New Year)

n.

shngdnji

Christmas Day

n.

qngmngji

tomb-sweeping Day /

n.

dunwji

n.

zhngqiji

n.

yunxioji

Dragon Boat Festival.


Mid-Autumn Festival (15th
day of the eighth lunar month).
Lantern Festival (15th of the
first lunar month).

n.

qngrnji

Valentine's Day.

dujia have a holiday


POS

n.

n.

n.

n.

n.

v.

n.

v.

n.

v.

Pinyin
lyu zxnzhngxn

English
consulting center for a trip

lxngsh

travel service or agency.

xioczi

broche

hibo

poster

rchng

schedule, itinerary.

xngchng

travel route

mdd

destination.

zhoxingj

camera.

wash, develop film.

zhopin

photograph, picture.

chf

set out , set off.

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zhslibi
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category of accommodations in a hotle

POS

Pinyin

English

v.

zhs

get accommodations

n.

libi

classification, category.

n.

jidin

restaurant, pub.

n.

bngun

guesthouse, hotel.

n.

lgun

inn, hotel.

n.,v

yyng

camping

zhs sheshi yu yudding(add tone marks)


making bookings
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Pinyin

English

n.

shungrnjin

two beds room in a hotel

n.

dnrnjin

single bed room in a hotel

kngfngjin

empty room

n.

nqunmn

safety door

v.

rzh

register in a hotel

v.,n.

dngj

register, enter one's name.

v.

bn

do, handle

n.

shux

procedures

gudng
Order Word

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accommdations and

POS

rules and regulations


Pinyin

v.,n.

gudng

rules and regulations.

v.

jnzh

prohibit, ban, forbid.

v.o.

tngch

(of a vehicle) stop.

v.

boch

keep, maintain, preserve.

qngw

please don't

v.o.

xyn

smoke.

v.

pizho

take (a picture)

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Topic 6 hunjng
tinq
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weather
POS

Pinyin

English

n.

tinq

weather

n.

ynggung

sunshine

n.

kngq

air

adj.

qng

sunny

adj.

yn

cloudy

adj.

lng

cold

adj.

ho

fine

adj.

hui

bad

v.o.

xiy

rainy

v.o.

xixu

snowy

v.o.

xishung

foggy

adj.

duyn

cloudy

v.o.

gufng

windy

v.o.

dli

thunder

n.

shndin

lightning

n.

qwn

air temperature

m(n)

degree

adj.,v.

nunhuo

warm

adj.

lingkuai

cool

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

qhu

climate

b.f.

hn

cold

s.v./ n.

wnnun

warm

n.

rdi

the tropics

n.

wndi

temperate zone

n.

hndi

frigid zone

qhu
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The Environment

climate

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n.

hiyng xng

Oceanity

suf.

xng

scope

n.

dl xng

Continental

jjiyu jjixng huodong


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season and seasonal events

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

jji

season.

attr.

jjixng

seasonal.

n.

chn

spring

n.

xi

summer

n.

qi

fall

n.

dng

winter

n.

sj

four seasons

v.o.

bzhng

sow

n.,v.

shuhu

harvest

n.,v

jioyu

outgoing

dltzhng Geographical terms


Order

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POS

Pinyin

n.

tzhng

trait.

n.

ld

dry land, land.

n.

pngyun

plain

n.

goyun

plateau, tableland.

n.

shm

desert.

n.

coyun

grasslands.

n.

shn

hill, mountain.

n.

hushn

volcano.

n.

jing

river;Yangtze River.

n.

river;Yellow River.

n.

lake

n.

hi

sea

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shngti Ecology
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Pinyin

English

n.

wnt

problem,issue.

n.

shngti

ecology

v.,n.

boh

protect

v./ n.

lhu

make (a place) green

v.,n.

wrn

pollute

n.

suny

acid rain

n.

shuzi

flood

n.

hnzi

drought

v.

phui

destroy

v.

zhl

bring under control

n.

lj

rubbish

n.

fiw

waste material

n.

fiq

waste (exhaust) gas

n.

fishu

waste water

n.

jiw

old items

v.

hushu

recycle

v.,adj.

jishng

save

n.,adj.

zrn

nature; natural.

n.

zyun

resources

n.

shu

water

n.

din

electricity

shji wnt global issues


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English

n.

shji wnt

world, globe issues

n.

Linhgu

the United Nations (U.N)

n.

zhnzhng

war

n.

bnwi dngw

Endangered animal

n.

kngbzhy

terrorist

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shngbng
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illness and injury

POS

Pinyin

English

s.v. / n.

jinkng

be in good health

adj.

jnj

urgent

n.

qngkung

situation

n, v

shng

Injury, to injure

v.o.

shngbng

fall ill

v.o.

knbng

see a doctor

n.

yyun

hospital

jzhn

n.

zhngy

n.

xy

emergency treatment
traditional Chinese medical (TCM)
treatment , or TCM doctor
western medical treatment, or
western doctor

yy

dentist

v. / n.

zhlio

treatment.

adj.

shfu

comfortable

v.

huf

recover

n.,v.

gnmo

flu

v.

ksou

cough

v./ n.

tutng

headache

v.o.

fsho

have a fever

v.o.

shushng

injuries

v.o.

lixu

bleed

v.o.

chyo

take medicine

v.o.

dzhn

shot

n.

yofng

drugstore

n.

bngfng

hospital ward

ywsh

clinic

n.

ai kesi gung

X-ray

v.o.

zhyun

be in hospital

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(add pinyin) Medicine and pharmacy


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English

n.

yo

medicine

n.

yofng

prescription

n.

yoshu

liquid medicine

n.

yopin

pill

n.

yodin

Drugstore, pharmacy

yr

each day

lingc

twice

fnhu

after meal

v.

fyng

take (medicine).

xnzho shw
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look for lost items

POS

Pinyin

English

v.

xnzho

look for

v.c

shw

lost items

v.

dish

lose

n.

dngxi

stuff

n.

xngzhung

shape

v.

chzho

search for

n.

qinbo

wallet

v.,n.

bogo

report

v.,n.

miosh

describe

n.

dshgun

embassy

n.

boxin

insurance

v.,n.

tngzh

inform

n.

xiotu

thief

n.

pshu

thief

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shg

accident

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English

n.

shg

accident

n.

jihch

ambulance

n.

zhngrn

witness

n.

huzi

fire disaster

v.o.

mihu

put out the fire

v.o.

shsh

have an accident

n.

dzhn

earthquake

v.p.

jji

first aid

v./ n.

jiyun

save

POS

Pinyin

English

v./ n.,v.

xil

repair,fix.

adj.

huiliao

broken

v.o

xhu

(fire) go out

v./ n.

jizh

aid

xil repair
Order Word

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gnggng biozh

public signs or notices

POS

Pinyin

English

n.,v.

biozh

sign

adj.,n.

wixin

danger

adv.

rni

get into

v.o.

zhngzi

in the process of

v.o.,n.

shgng

construction

n.,v.o.

chku

exit /export

n.,v.o.

rku

entrance / import

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zhw
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animal
Pinyin

English

pr.

qt

others

n.

mo

cat

n.

sh

mouse

n.

tiger

n.

rabbit

n.

lng

dragon

n.

sh

snake

n.

horse

n.

huzi

monkey

n.

gu

dog

n.

nio

bird

n.

chng

insect,worm.

plants
POS

Pinyin

English

n.

zhw

plant

b.f.,m(n)

zh

branch

n., m(n)

leaf

hu

flower

n.

gu

fruit

POS

Pinyin

English

adj.,b.f.,

hng

red

adj.,n.

ln

blue

adj.,b.f.

green

adj.

bi

white

adj.

hi

black

adj.

hung

yellow

color

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shjin
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English

v.,n.

jling

measure

m(n)

gngjn

kilogram

m(n),n.

jn

equal to kilogram

num.,m(n)

ling

unit of weight: 1/10th of a jn

m(n)

gngl

kilometer

m(n)

qinm

kilometer.

m(n)

lm

centimeter

m(n)

hom

millimeter

Chinese uni

ch

a Chinese foot or traditional Chinese unit


of length, one chi is about one third of a
metre

m(n)

cun

Inch, or 1/10th of a chi

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

nin

year

n.

yu

month

b.f.

everyday

n.

xngq

week

n.

zhum

weekend

b.f.

lbi

Week, sabbath

n.

zochn

early morning.

n.

shngw

morning

n.

zhngw

midday

n.

wnshang

evening

n.

yjin

at night

n.

shhou

period.

n.

xiosh

hour.

m(n)

fnzhng

minute.

m(n)

mio

second.

n.,v.,m(n)

din

Hour, oclock

time

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v.

gu

pass

v.

ch

to ., short of, before

n.

jntin

today

n.

mngtin

tomorrow

n.

zutin

yesterday

n.

jnnin

this year

n.

mngnin

next year

n.

qnin

last year

POS

Pinyin

English

n.

shz

number

num.

one

num.

two

num.

sn

three

num.

four

num.

five

num.

li

six

num.

seven

num.

eight.

num.

ji

nine

num.

sh

ten

num.

rsh

twenty

num.

shy

eleven

num.

bi

hundred

num.

qin

thousand

num.

wn

ten thouse

shz numbers
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