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Integrated Chinese, 3rd Ed., GlossaryTable of Contents

2011 Randall Damon

Main Table of Contents

Lesson Table of Contents3

How to use this glossary7

Vocabulary by Lesson Level 19

Vocabulary by Lesson Level 237

English to Chinese index57

Chinese to English index107

Character Stroke Index149

Appendix171

Appendix A: Measure Words171

Appendix B: Particles172

Appendix C: Street Signs173

Appendix D: Table of Time Words174

Appendix E: List of Chinese Family Members175

Appendix F: School178

Appendix G: Colors180

Appendix H: Clothing180

Appendix I: The Zoo182

Lesson Table of Contents

Level 1 Lesson 0.1 Classroom Expressions Shng K Hu9

Level 1 Lesson 0.2 Survival Expressions Jbn Hu10

Level 1 Lesson 0.3 Numerals Shm11

Level 1 Lesson 0.4 Radicals bshu12

Level 1 Lesson 1.1 Greetings Wn Ho13

Level 1 Lesson 1.2 Greetings Wn Ho13

Level 1 Lesson 1.3 Greetings Wn Ho13

Level 1 Lesson 2.1 Family Jitng 13

Level 1 Lesson 2.2 Family Jitng 14

Level 1 Lesson 2.3 Family Jitng 14

Level 1 Lesson 3.1 Dates and Time Shjin15

Level 1 Lesson 3.2 Dates and Time Shjin15

Level 1 Lesson 3.3 Dates and Time Shjin16

Level 1 Lesson 4.1 Hobbies Aho16

Level 1 Lesson 4.2 Hobbies Aho16

Level 1 Lesson 4.3 Hobbies Aho17

Level 1 Lesson 5.1 Visiting Friends Kn Pngyou17

Level 1 Lesson 5.2 Visiting Friends Kn Pngyou17

Level 1 Lesson 5.3 Visiting Friends Kn Pngyou18

Level 1 Lesson 6.1 Making Appointments Yu Shjin18

Level 1 Lesson 6.2 Making Appointments Yu Shjin19

Level 1 Lesson 6.3 Making Appointments Yu Shjin19

Level 1 Lesson 7.1 Studying Chinese Xu Zhngwn19

Level 1 Lesson 7.2 Studying Chinese Xu Zhngwn20

Level 1 Lesson 7.3 Studying Chinese Xu Zhngwn20

Level 1 Lesson 8.1 School Life Xuxio Shnghu20

Level 1 Lesson 8.2 School Life Xuxio Shnghu21

Level 1 Lesson 8.3 School Life Xuxio Shnghu21

Level 1 Lesson 9.1 Shopping Mi Dngxi21

Level 1 Lesson 9.2 Shopping Mi Dngxi22

Level 1 Lesson 9.3 Shopping Mi Dngxi23

Level 1 Lesson 9.4 Shopping Mi Dngxi23

Level 1 Lesson 10.1 Transportation Jiotng23

Level 1 Lesson 10.2 Transportation Jiotng24

Level 1 Lesson 10.3 Transportation Jiotng24

Level 1 Lesson 11.1 Talking About the Weather Tn Tinq24

Level 1 Lesson 11.2 Talking About the Weather Tn Tinq25

Level 1 Lesson 11.3 Talking About the Weather Tn Tinq25

Level 1 Lesson 12.1 Dining Ch Fn25

Level 1 Lesson 12.2 Dining Ch Fn26

Level 1 Lesson 12.3 Dining Ch Fn26

Level 1 Lesson 13.1 Asking Directions Wn L27

Level 1 Lesson 13.2 Asking Directions Wn L27

Level 1 Lesson 13.3 Asking Directions Wn L28

Level 1 Lesson 14.1 Birthday Party Shngr Wnhu28

Level 1 Lesson 14.2 Birthday Party Shngr Wnhu29

Level 1 Lesson 14.3 Birthday Party Shngr Wnhu29

Level 1 Lesson 15.1 Seeing a Doctor Kn Bng30

Level 1 Lesson 15.2 Seeing a Doctor Kn Bng30

Level 1 Lesson 15.3 Seeing a Doctor Kn Bng31

Level 1 Lesson 16.1 Dating Yuhu31

Level 1 Lesson 16.2 Dating Yuhu31

Level 1 Lesson 16.3 Dating Yuhu32

Level 1 Lesson 17.1 Renting an Apartment Z Fngzi32

Level 1 Lesson 17.2 Renting an Apartment Z Fngzi32

Level 1 Lesson 17.3 Renting an Apartment Z Fngzi33

Level 1 Lesson 18.1 Sports Yndng33

Level 1 Lesson 18.2 Sports Yndng33

Level 1 Lesson 18.3 Sports Yndng34

Level 1 Lesson 19.1 Travel Lxng34

Level 1 Lesson 19.2 Travel Lxng34

Level 1 Lesson 19.3 Travel Lxng35

Level 1 Lesson 20.1 At the Airport Zi jchng35

Level 1 Lesson 20.2 At the Airport Zi jchng35

Level 1 Lesson 20.3 At the Airport Zi jchng36

LEVEL 2

Level 2 Lesson 1 Starting School Kixu37

Level 2 Lesson 2 The Dormitory Ssh37

Level 2 Lesson 3 At the Restaurant Zi Fngur38

Level 2 Lesson 4 Shopping Mi Dngxi38

Level 2 Lesson 5 Choosing Classes Xunk39

Level 2 Lesson 6 Boyfriend, Girlfriend Nn Pngyou, N Pngyou40

Level 2 Lesson 7 Computers and the Internet Dinno h Wnglu41

Level 2 Lesson 8 Part-Time Work D Gng42

Level 2 Lesson 9 At the Airport Jioy43

Level 2 Lesson 10 Chinese Geography Zhnggu Dl43

Level 2 Lesson 11 Chinese Festivals Zhnggu de Jir44

Level 2 Lesson 12 Changes in China Zhnggude Binhu46

Level 2 Lesson 13 Travel Lyu47

Level 2 Lesson 14 Life and Wellness Shnghu y Jinkng48

Level 2 Lesson 15 Gender Equality Nn-n Pngdng49

Level 2 Lesson 16 Environmental Preotection and Energy Conservation Hunjng Boh y Jiyu Nngyun50

Level 2 Lesson 17 Money Management and Investing Lci y Tuz51

Level 2 Lesson 18 Chinese History Zhnggu Lsh52

Level 2 Lesson 19 Interviewing for a Job Minsh53

Level 2 Lesson 20 Foreigners in China Wigurn zi Zhnggu54

How to Use This Glossary

Lesson Index

The lesson index is set up in lesson order. It starts with the classroom expressions, survival Chinese, and Introduction to Radicals that precede the first lesson of Level 1. It then includes Level 1 (lessons 1-20) and Level 2 (lessons 1-20). Each entry includes the following information:

Stroke Index

To use the stroke index, first count the number of strokes for the character youre looking for. Then, search for the character under that number of strokes.

12

3

45

6

7

8

English to Chinese Index

An alphabetical listing of all vocabulary by each English definition entry.

Chinese to English Index

This index is arranged alphabetically using the pinyin romanizaton.

Appendix

The appendix includes a list of measure words and particles, street signs, a chart of family members, and a table of times words.

Lesson 0.1 Classroom Expressions

Shng K Hu

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

Pinyin

English

1

Nho

How are you? How do you do?

2

Losh ho

How are you, teacher?

3

Shngk.

Let's start class.

4

Xik.

Class is over.

5

Dki sh.

Open your books.

6

W shunmen tng.

I'll speak, you listen.

7

Kn hibnbibn.

Look at the blackboard (whiteboard).

8

Du b du.

Is it right?

9

Du.

Yes! Correct!

10

Hn ho.

Very good.

11

Qng gn w shu.

Please repeat after me.

12

Zishu ybin.

Say it again.

13

Dng b dng

Do you understand?

14

Dng le.

Yes, I understand.

15

Zijin.

Good-bye!

Lesson 0.2 Survival Expressions

Jbn Hu

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

Pinyin

English

1

Dubuq.

Sorry!

2

Qngwn

Excuse me; May I ask

3

Xixie

Thanks!

4

Zh sh shnme

What is this?

5

W b dng.

I don't understand.

6

Qng zishu ybin.

Please say it one more time.

7

Zhngwn znme shu

How do you say "_____" in Chinese?

8

sh shnme ysi

What does "___" mean?

9

Qng n gi w.

Please give me___.

10

Qng n gosu w.

Please tell me ___.

Lesson 0.3 Numerals

Shm

Olng zero (nu)

y one (nu)

r two (nu)

sn three (nu)

s four (nu)

w five (nu)

li six (nu)

q seven (nu)

b eight (nu)

ji nine (nu)

sh ten (nu)

bi hundred (nu)

qin thousand (nu)

wn ten thousand (nu)

biwn million (nu)

Lesson 0.4 Radicals

bshu

1 rn person

2 do knife

3 l power

4 yu right hand; again

5 ku mouth

6 wi to enclose

7 t earth

8 x sunset

9 d big; large

10 n female; woman

11 z son

12 cn inch

13 xio little; small; young

14 gng labor; work

15 yo tiny; small

16 gng bow (from bow & arrow)

17 xn heart

18 g dagger-axe

19 shu hand

20 r sun

21 yu moon [see also, flesh, meat]

22 m wood

23 shu water

24 hu fire

25 tin field

26 m eye

27 sh to show, to reveal

28 s fine silk

29 r ear

30 y clothing

31 yn speech

32 bi cowry (a type of sea shell)

33 zu to walk

34 z foot

35 jn metal; gold

36 mn door; gate

37 zhu short-tailed bird

38 y rain

39 sh to eat

40 m horse

Lesson 1.1 Greetings

Wn Ho

n you (pr) L1L1.1

ho fine; good; nice; O.K.; its settled (adj) L1L1.1

qng please (polite form of request); to treat or to invite (somebody) (v) L1L1.1

wn ask (a question) (v) L1L1.1

gu honorable; expensive (adj) L1L1.1

xng (ones ) surname is; be surnamed; surname (v/n) L1L1.1

w I; me (pr) L1L1.1

ne (question particle) (qp) L1L1.1

xioji Miss; young lady (n) L1L1.1

jio be called; call (v) L1L1.1

shnme what (qpr) L1L1.1

mngzi name (n) L1L1.1

xinsheng Mr.; husband; teacher (n) L1L1.1

L Yu Li You (pn) L1L1.1

Wng Png Wang Peng (pn) L1L1.1

Lesson 1.2 Greetings

Wn Ho

sh be (v) L1L1.2

losh teacher (n) L1L1.2

ma (question particle) (qp) L1L1.2

b not; no (adv) L1L1.2

xusheng student (n) L1L1.2

y too; also (adv) L1L1.2

rn people; person (n) L1L1.2

Zhnggu China (pn) L1L1.2

Bijng Beijing (pn) L1L1.2

Migu America (pn) L1L1.2

Niyu New York (pn) L1L1.2

Lesson 1.3 Greetings

Wn Ho

Ynggu Britain; England (pn) L1L1.3

Fgu France (pn) L1L1.3

Dgu Germany (pn) L1L1.3

Rbn Japan (pn) L1L1.3

Hngu Korea (South) (pn) L1L1.3

Jind Canada (pn) L1L1.3

Mxg Mexico (pn) L1L1.3

Ynd India (pn) L1L1.3

Yunn Vietnam (pn) L1L1.3

Jizhu California (pn) L1L1.3

Xiwiy Hawaii (pn) L1L1.3

Shnghi Shanghai (pn) L1L1.3

Y'hu Iowa (pn) L1L1.3

Dmiyn Des Moines (pn) L1L1.3

Low Laos (pn) L1L1.3

Filbn Phillipines (pn) L1L1.3

Tigu Thailand (pn) L1L1.3

Lesson 2.1 Family

Jitng

n that (pr) L1L2.1

de (possessive or descriptive particle) (p) L1L2.1

zhopin picture; photo (n) L1L2.1

zh this (pr) L1L2.1

bba father, dad (n) L1L2.1

mma mother, mom (n) L1L2.1

g/ge (measure word for many common everyday objects) (m) L1L2.1

n female (adj) L1L2.1

hizi child (n) L1L2.1

shi who (qpr) L1L2.1

t she; her (pr) L1L2.1

jijie older sister (n) L1L2.1

nn male (adj) L1L2.1

ddi yonger brother (n) L1L2.1

t he; him (pr) L1L2.1

dg eldest brother (n) L1L2.1

rzi son (n) L1L2.1

yu have; exist (v) L1L2.1

nr daughter (n) L1L2.1

mi not (adv) L1L2.1

Go Wnzhng (a personal name) (pn) L1L2.1

Go Gao (a surname) tall; high (pn/adj) L1L2.1

Lesson 2.2 Family

Jitng

ji family; home (n) L1L2.2

j how many; some; a few (nu) L1L2.2

ku (measure word for number of family members) (m) L1L2.2

gge older brother (n) L1L2.2

ling two; a couple of (nu) L1L2.2

mimei younger sister (n) L1L2.2

h and (conj) L1L2.2

dji eldest sister (n) L1L2.2

rji second oldest sister (n) L1L2.2

zu do (v) L1L2.2

gngzu job; work (n/v) L1L2.2

lsh lawyer (n) L1L2.2

Yngwn English (language) (pn) L1L2.2

du both; all (adv) L1L2.2

dxushng college student (n) L1L2.2

yshng doctor; physician (n) L1L2.2

Bi Yngi (a personal name) Bai Yingai (pn) L1L2.2

Lesson 2.3 Family

Jitng

shngrn merchant; businessperson (n) L1L2.3

jnrn soldier; military officer (n) L1L2.3

jioshu professor (n) L1L2.3

jngl manager (n) L1L2.3

gngrn worker (n) L1L2.3

gngchngsh engineer (n) L1L2.3

nngmn farmer; peasant (n) L1L2.3

hshi nurse (n) L1L2.3

Lesson 3.1 Dates and Time

Shjin

jiyu September (n) L1L3.1

yu month (n) L1L3.1

shr twelve (nu) L1L3.1

ho (measure word for number in a series; day of the month) (m) L1L3.1

xngq week (n) L1L3.1

xngqs Thursday (n) L1L3.1

tin day (n) L1L3.1

shngr birthday (n) L1L3.1

shng to give birth to; to be born (v) L1L3.1

r day; sun (n) L1L3.1

jnnin this year (t) L1L3.1

nin year (n) L1L3.1

du how many/much; to what extent (adv) L1L3.1

d big; old (adj) L1L3.1

shb eighteen (nu) L1L3.1

su year (of age) (n) L1L3.1

ch eat (v) L1L3.1

fn meal; (cooked) rice (n) L1L3.1

znmeyng How is that? How does that sound? Is it O.K.? (qpr) L1L3.1

... tile too; extremely (adv) L1L3.1

xixie thank (v) L1L3.1

xhuan like (v) L1L3.1

ci dishes, cuisine (n) L1L3.1

hishi or (in questions) (conj) L1L3.1

ksh but (conj) L1L3.1

wmen we (pr) L1L3.1

tmen they; them (pr) L1L3.1

nmen you guys; you-all (pr) L1L3.1

din oclock (lit. dot, point, thus points on the clock) (m) L1L3.1

bn half; half an hour (nu) L1L3.1

wnshang evening; night (t/n) L1L3.1

jin see (v) L1L3.1

zijin goodbye; see you again (v) L1L3.1

zi again (adv) L1L3.1

Ynggu Britain; England (pn) L1L3.1

Lesson 3.2 Dates and Time Shjin

xinzi now (t) L1L3.2

k (measure word for quarter (of an hour)) (m) L1L3.2

() sh(r) matter; affair; event (n) L1L3.2

jntin today (t) L1L3.2

hn very (adv) L1L3.2

mng busy (adj) L1L3.2

mngtin tomorrow (t) L1L3.2

wnfn dinner; supper (n) L1L3.2

wishnme why (qpr) L1L3.2

ynwi because (conj) L1L3.2

hi also; too; as well (adv) L1L3.2

tngxu classmate (n) L1L3.2

rnshi be acquainted with; recognize (v) L1L3.2

pngyou friend (n) L1L3.2

Lesson 3.3 Dates and Time

Shjin

Xnnin New Years (pn) L1L3.3

Qngrnji Valentines Day (pn) L1L3.3

Mqnji Mothers Day (pn) L1L3.3

Fqnji Fathers Day (pn) L1L3.3

Gnnji Thanksgiving (pn) L1L3.3

Lesson 4.1 Hobbies

Aho

zhum weekend (n) L1L4.1

d qi play ball (vo) L1L4.1

d to hit (v) L1L4.1

qi ball (n) L1L4.1

kn watch; look; read (v) L1L4.1

dinsh television (n) L1L4.1

din electricity (n) L1L4.1

sh vision (n) L1L4.1

() ( chng g(r) to sing (a song) (vo) L1L4.1

chng to sing (v) L1L4.1

g song (n) L1L4.1

tio w dance (vo) L1L4.1

tio to jump (v) L1L4.1

w dance (n) L1L4.1

tng listen (v) L1L4.1

ynyu music (n) L1L4.1

sh book (n) L1L4.1

du right; correct (adj) L1L4.1

yude some (pr) L1L4.1

shhou time (a point in); moment; time (a duration of) (n) L1L4.1

dinyng movie (n) L1L4.1

yng shadow (n) L1L4.1

chngchng often (adv) L1L4.1

n in that case; then (conj) L1L4.1

q go (v) L1L4.1

wigu foreign country (n) L1L4.1

qng k invite someone (to dinner, coffee, etc.); play the host (vo) L1L4.1

zutin yesterday (t) L1L4.1

suy so; therefore (conj) L1L4.1

Lesson 4.2 Hobbies

Aho

xio small; little (adj) L1L4.2

hoji a long time (t) L1L4.2

ho very (adv) L1L4.2

ji long (of time) (adj) L1L4.2

bcu pretty good (adj) L1L4.2

cu wrong (adj) L1L4.2

xing want to; would like to; think (mv) L1L4.2

jude feel; think (v) L1L4.2

yu ysi interesting (adj) L1L4.2

ysi meaning (n) L1L4.2

zh only (adv) L1L4.2

shu jio to sleep (vo) L1L4.2

shu to sleep (v) L1L4.2

jio sleep (n) L1L4.2

sun le forget it; never mind (v) L1L4.2

zho look for (v) L1L4.2

birn other people; another person (n) L1L4.2

bi(de) other (adj) L1L4.2

Lesson 4.3 Hobbies

Aho

hu hur draw; paint (vo) L1L4.3

xi q play chess (vo) L1L4.3

shng wng lio tinr chat online (m) L1L4.3

wn yuxj play video games (vo) L1L4.3

gung ji window shop (vo) L1L4.3

Lesson 5.1 Visiting Friends

Kn Pngyou

ya (interjectory particle used to soften a question) (p) L1L5.1

jn enter (v) L1L5.1

kui quickly, fast, quick (adv/adj) L1L5.1

jn lai come in (vc) L1L5.1

li come (v) L1L5.1

jisho introduce (v) L1L5.1

y xi once; a bit [See Grammar 1.] (n+m) L1L5.1

goxng happy, pleased (adj) L1L5.1

pioliang pretty (adj) L1L5.1

zu sit (v) L1L5.1

zi at; in; on [See Grammar 3.] (prep) L1L5.1

nr where (qpr) L1L5.1

xuxio school (n) L1L5.1

h drink (v) L1L5.1

() () din(r) a little, a bit; some [See Grammar 1.] (m) L1L5.1

ch tea (n) L1L5.1

kfi coffee (n) L1L5.1

ba (sentence-final particle)[See Grammar 4.] (p) L1L5.1

yo want (v) L1L5.1

png (measure word for bottles); bottle (m/n) L1L5.1

kl [Coke or Pepsi] cola (n) L1L5.1

ky can; may (mv) L1L5.1

dubuq sorry (v) L1L5.1

gi give (v) L1L5.1

bi (measure word for cup and glass) (m) L1L5.1

shu water (n) L1L5.1

Go Xioyn (a personal name) (pn) L1L5.1

Lesson 5.2 Visiting Friends

Kn Pngyou

() () wn(r) have fun; play (v) L1L5.2

le (dynamic particle) [See Grammar 5.] (p) L1L5.2

tshgun library (n) L1L5.2

yq together (adv) L1L5.2

() () lio tin(r) to chat (vo) L1L5.2

lio to chat (v) L1L5.2

tin chat (n) L1L5.2

ci not until, only then [See Grammar 6.] (adv) L1L5.2

hu ji go home (vo) L1L5.2

hu to return (v) L1L5.2

Lesson 5.3 Visiting Friends

Kn Pngyou

Kkukl Coca-Cola (pn) L1L5.3

Bishkl Pepsi-Cola (pn) L1L5.3

Xub Sprite (pn) L1L5.3

() () qshu(r) soda pop; soft drink (n) L1L5.3

kungqunshu mineral water (n) L1L5.3

guzh fruit juice (n) L1L5.3

Lesson 6.1 Making Appointments

Yu Shjin

gi to; for [See Grammar 1.] (prep) L1L6.1

d dinhu to make a phone call (vo) L1L6.1

dinhu telephone (n) L1L6.1

wi/wi Hello!; Hey! (on the telephone) (interj) L1L6.1

zi to be present; to be at (a place) (v) L1L6.1

ji precisely; exactly (adv) L1L6.1

nn you (honorific for ) (pr) L1L6.1

n/ni which (qpr) L1L6.1

wi (polite measure word for people) (m) L1L6.1

xiw afternoon (t) L1L6.1

shjin time (n) L1L6.1

wnt question; problem (n) L1L6.1

yo will; be going to; to want to, to have a desire to [See Grammar 2.] (mv) L1L6.1

ki hu to have a meeting (vo) L1L6.1

ki to open; to hold or have (a meeting, party, etc.) (v) L1L6.1

hu meeting (n) L1L6.1

shngw morning (t) L1L6.1

ji (measure word for class periods) (m) L1L6.1

k class; course; lesson (n) L1L6.1

ninj grade in school (n) L1L6.1

ko sh give or take a test; test (vo/n) L1L6.1

ko to give or take a test (v) L1L6.1

sh test; to try; to experiment (n/v) L1L6.1

yhu after; from now on; later on (t) L1L6.1

() () kng(r) free time (n) L1L6.1

yoshi if (conj) L1L6.1

fngbin convenient (adj) L1L6.1

do to go to; arrive (v) L1L6.1

bngngsh office (n) L1L6.1

xng all right; O.K. (v) L1L6.1

dng wait; wait for (v) L1L6.1

bi dont [See Grammar 3.] (adv) L1L6.1

kqi polite (adj) L1L6.1

Chng losh Teacher Chang (pn) L1L6.1

Lesson 6.2 Making Appointments

Yu Shjin

xi ge next one (n) L1L6.2

xi below; next (n) L1L6.2

Zhngwn Chinese language (pn) L1L6.2

wn language; script; written language (n) L1L6.2

Hny Chinese language (pn) L1L6.2

bng to help (v) L1L6.2

zhnbi to prepare (v) L1L6.2

linx to practice (v) L1L6.2

shu to say; to speak (v) L1L6.2

a (sentence-final particle of exclamation, interrogation, etc.) (p) L1L6.2

dnsh but (conj) L1L6.2

di must; to have to (mv) L1L6.2

gn with (prep) L1L6.2

jin min to meet up; to meet with (vo) L1L6.2

min face (n) L1L6.2

hu lai to come back (vc) L1L6.2

Lesson 6.3 Making Appointments

Yu Shjin

Fwn French language (n) L1L6.3

Rwn Japanese language (n) L1L6.3

Dwn German language (n) L1L6.3

Hnwn Korean language (n) L1L6.3

wn Russian language (n) L1L6.3

Xbnywn Spanish language (n) L1L6.3

Ydlwn Italian language (n) L1L6.3

Ptoywn Portuguese language (n) L1L6.3

Xlwn Greek language (n) L1L6.3

Ldngwn Latin language (n) L1L6.3

Lowwn Lao language (n) L1L6.3

Tjilwn Tagalog (n) L1L6.3

Tiwn Thai language (n) L1L6.3

Yunnwn Vietnamese language (n) L1L6.3

Xbliwn Hebrew language (n) L1L6.3

Lesson 7.1 Studying Chinese

Xu Zhngwn

shu hu to talk (vo) L1L7.1

hu word; speech (n) L1L7.1

shng ge the previous one (adj) L1L7.1

de (structural particle) [See Grammar 1.] (p) L1L7.1

fx to review (v) L1L7.1

xi to write (v) L1L7.1

z character (n) L1L7.1

mn slow (adj) L1L7.1

zh (measure word for long, thin, inflexible objects such as pens, rifles, etc.) (m) L1L7.1

b pen (n) L1L7.1

zhng (measure word for flat objects, paper, pictures, etc.) (m) L1L7.1

zh paper (n) L1L7.1

jio to teach (v) L1L7.1

znme how; how come (qpr) L1L7.1

dng to understand (v) L1L7.1

zhen really [See Grammar 2.] (adv) L1L7.1

nli where (pr) L1L7.1

yx to preview (v) L1L7.1

xu to study; to learn (v) L1L7.1

d (prefix for ordinal numbers) [See Grammar 5.] (prefix) L1L7.1

yf grammar (n) L1L7.1

rngy easy (adj) L1L7.1

shngc new words; vocabulary (n) L1L7.1

du many; much (adj) L1L7.1

Hnz Chinese characters (n) L1L7.1

nn difficult (adj) L1L7.1

Lesson 7.2 Studying Chinese

Xu Zhngwn

pngchng usually (adv) L1L7.2

zo early (adj) L1L7.2

zhme so; such; this (late, etc.) (pr) L1L7.2

wn late (adj) L1L7.2

zoshang morning (t) L1L7.2

gngk homework; schoolwork (n) L1L7.2

dji everybody (pr) L1L7.2

shng k to go to a class; to start a class; to be in class (vo) L1L7.2

kish to begin, to start; beginning (v/n) L1L7.2

nin to read aloud (v) L1L7.2

kwn text of a lesson (n) L1L7.2

l yn sound recording; record (n/vo) L1L7.2

xux to study; to learn (v) L1L7.2

shui handsome (adj) L1L7.2

k cool (as in, "He's really cool.") (adj) L1L7.2

Lesson 7.3 Studying Chinese

Xu Zhngwn

qinb pencil (n) L1L7.3

gngb fountain pen (n) L1L7.3

mob writing brush (n) L1L7.3

yunzhb ballpoint pen (n) L1L7.3

bnzi notebook (n) L1L7.3

linxbn exercise book (n) L1L7.3

kbn textbook (n) L1L7.3

zdin dictionary (n) L1L7.3

jintzi simplified characters (n) L1L7.3

fntz traditional [complex] characters (n) L1L7.3

Lesson 8.1 School Life

Xuxio Shnghu

pin (measure word for essays, articles, etc.) (m) L1L8.1

rj diary (n) L1L8.1

li tired (adj) L1L8.1

q chung to get up (vo) L1L8.1

chung bed (n) L1L8.1

x zo to take a bath/shower (vo) L1L8.1

zofn breakfast (n) L1L8.1

ybin simultaneously; at the same time [See Grammar 3.] (adv) L1L8.1

jiosh classroom (n) L1L8.1

fyn pronunciation (n) L1L8.1

xn new (adj) L1L8.1

dinno computer (n) L1L8.1

no brain (n) L1L8.1

zhngw noon (n) L1L8.1

cntng dining room, cafeteria (n) L1L8.1

wfn lunch, midday meal (n) L1L8.1

shng wng to go online; to surf the internet (vo) L1L8.1

ssh dormitory (n) L1L8.1

nr there (pr) L1L8.1

zhngzi in the middle of (doing something) [See Grammar 7.] (adv) L1L8.1

yqin before (t) L1L8.1

gosu to tell (v) L1L8.1

yjng already (adv) L1L8.1

zhdao to know (v) L1L8.1

Lesson 8.2 School Life

Xuxio Shnghu

fng (measure word for letters) (m) L1L8.2

xn letter (correspondence) (n) L1L8.2

zujn recently (t) L1L8.2

zu (of superlative degree; most; -est) (adv) L1L8.2

jn near (adj) L1L8.2

xuq school term; semester/quarter (n) L1L8.2

chle...ywi in addition to; besides [See Grammar 8.] (conj) L1L8.2

zhuny major (in college); specialty (n) L1L8.2

hu can; to know how to [See Grammar 9.] (mv) L1L8.2

huli later (t) L1L8.2

ynyuhu concert (n) L1L8.2

xwng to hope; hope [See Grammar 9.] (v/n) L1L8.2

nng can; to able to [See Grammar 9.] (mv) L1L8.2

yng to use (v) L1L8.2

xio to laugh at; to laugh; to smile (v) L1L8.2

zh to wish (well) (v) L1L8.2

Lesson 8.3 School Life

Xuxio Shnghu

lsh history (n) L1L8.3

jngj economics (n) L1L8.3

huxu chemistry (n) L1L8.3

shxu mathematics (n) L1L8.3

wl physics (n) L1L8.3

yynxu linguistics (n) L1L8.3

gngshng gunl business management (n) L1L8.3

Yzhu ynji Asian studies (n) L1L8.3

Lesson 9.1 Shopping

Mi Dngxi

shngdin store; shop (n) L1L9.1

mi to buy (v) L1L9.1

dngxi things; objects (n) L1L9.1

shuhuyun shop assistant; salesclerk (n) L1L9.1

yfu clothes (n) L1L9.1

jin (measure word for shirts, dresses, jackets, coats, etc.) (m) L1L9.1

chnshn shirt or blouse (n) L1L9.1

yns color (n) L1L9.1

hung yellow (adj) L1L9.1

hng red (adj) L1L9.1

chun to wear; to put on (v) L1L9.1

tio (measure word for pants and long, thin objects) (m) L1L9.1

kzi pants (n) L1L9.1

ho size (n) L1L9.1

zhng medium; middle (adj) L1L9.1

pinyi cheap; inexpensive (adj) L1L9.1

rgude hu if (conj) L1L9.1

chngdun length (n) L1L9.1

chng long (adj) L1L9.1

dun short (adj) L1L9.1

hsh suitable (adj) L1L9.1

sh to try (v) L1L9.1

byng to need not (v) L1L9.1

ygng altogether (adv) L1L9.1

dushao how much/many (qpr) L1L9.1

qin money (n) L1L9.1

kui (measure word for the basic Chinese monetary unit) (m) L1L9.1

mo (measure word for 1/10 of a kuai, dime [in US money]) (m) L1L9.1

fn (measure word for 1/100 of a kuai, cent) (m ) L1L9.1

bi hundred (nu) L1L9.1

() zho (qin) to give change (v(o)) L1L9.1

Lesson 9.2 Shopping

Mi Dngxi

shung (measure word for a pair) (m) L1L9.2

xi shoes (n) L1L9.2

hun to exchange; to change (v) L1L9.2

yyng same; alike [See Grammar 6.] (adj) L1L9.2

surn although [See Grammar 7.] (conj) L1L9.2

dxio size (n) L1L9.2

kfis brown; coffee colored (n) L1L9.2

zhng (measure word for kinds, sorts, types) (m) L1L9.2

hi black (adj) L1L9.2

yngzi style (n) L1L9.2

tng very; rather (adv) L1L9.2

t it (pr) L1L9.2

zhr here (pr) L1L9.2

shu k to pay with a credit card (vo) L1L9.2

shu to brush; to swipe (v) L1L9.2

k card (n) L1L9.2

shu receive; accept (v) L1L9.2

xnyngk credit card (n) L1L9.2

bgu however; but (conj) L1L9.2

zi again (adv) L1L9.2

f qin to pay money (vo) L1L9.2

f to pay (v) L1L9.2

Lesson 9.3 Shopping

Mi Dngxi

lns gray (n) L1L9.3

ls gray (n) L1L9.3

zs purple (n) L1L9.3

fnhngs pink (n) L1L9.3

jhngs orange (color) (n) L1L9.3

hus gray (n) L1L9.3

Lesson 9.4 Shopping

Mi Dngxi

shngy upper garment (n) L1L9.4

dy overcoat (n) L1L9.4

moy sweater (woolen) (n) L1L9.4

qnzi skirt (n) L1L9.4

jik jacket (n) L1L9.4

wito outer garment; coat; jacket (n) L1L9.4

xzhung suit (western-style) (n) L1L9.4

T T-xshn T-shirt (n) L1L9.4

mozi hat; cap (n) L1L9.4

wzi socks (n) L1L9.4

ynjng eye glasses (n) L1L9.4

shubio wrist watch (n) L1L9.4

Lesson 10.1 Transportation

Jiotng

hnji winter vacation (n) L1L10.1

fij airplane (n) L1L10.1

fi to fly (v) L1L10.1

j machine (n) L1L10.1

pio ticket (n) L1L10.1

() () (fi)jchng airport (n) L1L10.1

zu to travel by (v) L1L10.1

gnggngqch bus (n) L1L10.1

gnggng public (adj) L1L10.1

qch automobile (n) L1L10.1

ch vehicle; car (n) L1L10.1

huzh or [See Grammar 2.] (conj) L1L10.1

dti subway (n) L1L10.1

zu to go by way of; to walk (v) L1L10.1

xin first [See Grammar 3.] (adv) L1L10.1

zhn (measure word for stops of a bus, train, etc.) (m) L1L10.1

xi ch get off (a bus, train, etc.) (vo) L1L10.1

rnhu then (adv) L1L10.1

l green (adj) L1L10.1

xin line (n) L1L10.1

zuhu final; last (adv) L1L10.1

ln blue (adj) L1L10.1

mfan troublesome; trouble; to trouble (adj/n/v) L1L10.1

d ch to take a taxi (vo) L1L10.1

chz qch taxi (n) L1L10.1

chz to rent out; to let (v) L1L10.1

z to rent (v) L1L10.1

ki ch to drive a car (vo) L1L10.1

ki to drive; to operate (v) L1L10.1

sng to see off or out; to take (someone somewhere) (v) L1L10.1

Lesson 10.2 Transportation

Jiotng

dinz yujin email (n) L1L10.2

dinz electron (n) L1L10.2

rng allow or cause (somebody to do something) (v) L1L10.2

hu to spend (v) L1L10.2

b hoysi to feel embarrassed (adj) L1L10.2

mi every; each (pr) L1L10.2

chngsh city (n) L1L10.2

tbi especially (adv) L1L10.2

gos gngl highway (n) L1L10.2

gos high speed (n) L1L10.2

gngl highway; public road (n) L1L10.2

l road; path (n) L1L10.2

jnzhng nervous, anxious (adj) L1L10.2

zj oneself (pr) L1L10.2

shuj cell phone (n) L1L10.2

f dunxn to send a text message; (lit.) to send a short message (vo) L1L10.2

xnnin new year (n) L1L10.2

kuil happy (adj) L1L10.2

Lesson 10.3 Transportation

Jiotng

zu l to walk (vo) L1L10.3

zu huch to travel by train (vo) L1L10.3

zu jchngch to take a taxi (in Taiwan) (vo) L1L10.3

zu dinch to take a cable car, trolley bus, or tram (vo) L1L10.3

zu chun to travel by ship; take a boat (vo) L1L10.3

q zxngch to ride a bicycle (vo) L1L10.3

q mtuch to ride a motorcycle (vo) L1L10.3

Lesson 11.1 Talking About the Weather Tn Tinq

tinq weather (n) L1L11.1

b (comparison marker); to compare [see Grammar 1.] (prep) L1L11.1

xi xu to snow (vo) L1L11.1

yu to make an appointment (v) L1L11.1

gngyun park (n) L1L11.1

hu bng to ice skate (v) L1L11.1

hu will [See Grammar 3.] (mv) L1L11.1

gngci just now; a moment ago (n) L1L11.1

wng shng on the internet (vp) L1L11.1

ybo to forecast; forecast (v/n) L1L11.1

gng even more (adv) L1L11.1

bdn rqi not only . . ., but also . . . (conj) L1L11.1

nunhuo warm (adj) L1L11.1

lng cold (adj) L1L11.1

bn to handle; to do (v) L1L11.1

de disc; small plate, dish, saucer (n) L1L11.1

Lesson 11.2 Talking About the Weather Tn Tinq

nme (indicating degree) so, such (pr) L1L11.2

hownr fun, amusing, interesting (adj) L1L11.2

chqu to go out (vp) L1L11.2

fichng very, extremely, exceedingly (adv) L1L11.2

zogo in a terrible mess; how terrible (adj) L1L11.2

xi y to rain (vo) L1L11.2

yu again [See Grammar 5.] (adv) L1L11.2

minsh to interview; interview (v/n) L1L11.2

hu qu to go back; to return (vc) L1L11.2

dngtin winter (n) L1L11.2

xitin summer (n) L1L11.2

r hot (adj) L1L11.2

chntin spring (n) L1L11.2

qitin autumn; fall (n) L1L11.2

shfu comfortable (adj) L1L11.2

Jizhu California (pn) L1L11.2

Lesson 11.3 Talking About the Weather Tn Tinq

chosh wet; humid (adj) L1L11.3

mnr hot and stifling (adj) L1L11.3

lingkuai nice and cool (weather) (adj) L1L11.3

qngtin sunny day (n) L1L11.3

yntin overcast (n) L1L11.3

fng wind (n) L1L11.3

pizi signs (n) L1L11.3

wngba Internet Caf (sign) L1L11.3

wngk Internet Caf (sign) L1L11.3

Lesson 12.1 Dining

Ch Fn

fngunr restaurant (n) L1L12.1

hoxing to seem; to be like (v) L1L12.1

wizi seat (n) L1L12.1

fwyun waiter; attendant (n) L1L12.1

fw to serve; to provide service (v/n) L1L12.1

zhuzi table (n) L1L12.1

dinci to order food (vo) L1L12.1

pn plate; dish (m) L1L12.1

jiozi dumplings (with vegetable and / or meat filling) (n) L1L12.1

s vegetarian; made from vegetables (adj) L1L12.1

jichng home-style (n) L1L12.1

dufu tofu; bean curd (n) L1L12.1

fng to put; to place; to add (v) L1L12.1

ru meat (n) L1L12.1

wn bowl (m) L1L12.1

sunltng hot-and-sour soup (n) L1L12.1

sun sour (adj) L1L12.1

l spicy; hot (adj) L1L12.1

tng soup (n) L1L12.1

wijng monosodium glutamate (MSG) (n) L1L12.1

yn salt (n) L1L12.1

bici bok choy (a cabbage) (n) L1L12.1

gng just [See Grammar 3.] (adv) L1L12.1

mi wn to be sold out [See Grammar 4.] (vc) L1L12.1

mi to sell (v) L1L12.1

wn finished (v) L1L12.1

qngci green/leafy vegetable (n) L1L12.1

bngch iced tea (n) L1L12.1

bng ice (n) L1L12.1

k thirsty (adj) L1L12.1

xi (measure word for an indefinite amount); some (m) L1L12.1

gu enough (adj) L1L12.1

hungry (adj/v) L1L12.1

shng ci to serve food (vo) L1L12.1

Lesson 12.2 Dining

Ch Fn

shfu master worker (n) L1L12.2

hoch delicious (adj) L1L12.2

tngcy fish in sweet and sour sauce (n) L1L12.2

tng sugar (n) L1L12.2

c vinegar (n) L1L12.2

tin sweet (adj) L1L12.2

sun sour (adj) L1L12.2

j extremely [suffix added to adjectives] (adv) L1L12.2

hngsho to braise in soy sauce (v) L1L12.2

niru beef (n) L1L12.2

ni cow; ox (n) L1L12.2

y fish (n) L1L12.2

lingbn (of food) cold "blended"; cold tossed (adj) L1L12.2

hunggua cucumber (n) L1L12.2

mfn cooked rice (n) L1L12.2

wng to forget (v) L1L12.2

di to bring; to take; to carry; to come with (v) L1L12.2

fnk meal card (n) L1L12.2

cu wrong (adj) L1L12.2

qngchu clear (adj) L1L12.2

mi gunxi it doesn't matter (vp) L1L12.2

Shnghi Shanghai (pn) L1L12.2

Lesson 12.3 Dining

Ch Fn

j chicken (n) L1L12.3

zhru pork (n) L1L12.3

yngru lamb; mutton (n) L1L12.3

xi shrimp (n) L1L12.3

dn egg (n) L1L12.3

hlubo carrot (n) L1L12.3

yngcng onion (n) L1L12.3

gngbo jdng Kung Pao chicken (n) L1L12.3

mp dufu Mapo tofu (n) L1L12.3

dnhutng egg drop soup (n) L1L12.3

chomin stir-fried noodles (n) L1L12.3

pizi signs (n) L1L12.3

zhsh staple or principal food (rice, bread, noodles) (sign) L1L12.3

Lesson 13.1 Asking Directions

Wn L

shng to go [colloq.] (v) L1L13.1

zhngxn center (n) L1L13.1

tngshu to be told; to hear of (v) L1L13.1

yndng sports (n) L1L13.1

chng field (n) L1L13.1

pngbin side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.1

yun far (adj) L1L13.1

l away from (prep) L1L13.1

jn near (adj) L1L13.1

hudng activity (n) L1L13.1

zhngjin middle (n) L1L13.1

shdin bookstore (n) L1L13.1

dfang place (n) L1L13.1

lbian inside [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.1

Lesson 13.2 Asking Directions

Wn L

guo (used after a verb to indicate a past experience) [See Grammar 5.] (p) L1L13.2

Zhnggu chng Chinatown (n) L1L13.2

chng city; town (n) L1L13.2

dt map (n) L1L13.2

n to take; to get (v) L1L13.2

c (measure word for frequency) (m) L1L13.2

cng from (prep) L1L13.2

yzh straight; continuously (adv) L1L13.2

wng towards (prep) L1L13.2

nn south (n) L1L13.2

gu to pass (v) L1L13.2

lku intersection (n) L1L13.2

x west (n) L1L13.2

gui to turn (v) L1L13.2

i exclamatory particle to express surprise or dissatisfaction) (interj) L1L13.2

dng east (n) L1L13.2

bi north (n) L1L13.2

qin forward; ahead (n) L1L13.2

hngldng traffic light (n) L1L13.2

dng light (n) L1L13.2

yu right (n) L1L13.2

zu left (n) L1L13.2

qinmian ahead; in front of (n) L1L13.2

Rwn Japanese (language) (pn) L1L13.2

Dngjng Tokyo (pn) L1L13.2

Rbn Japan (pn) L1L13.2

Lesson 13.3 Asking Directions

Wn L

dnxngdo one-way street (n) L1L13.3

bnmxin zebra crossing; pedestrian crosswalk (n) L1L13.3

tinqio pedestrian overpass (n) L1L13.3

() dxi (tng) do pedestrian underpass (n) L1L13.3

shngbian (on) top [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

xibian (on the) bottom [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

qinbian (in) front [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

hubian (in) back; behind [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

wibian outside [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

zubian left side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

yubian right side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

pngbian side; beside; next to [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

zhngjin middle [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

bibian north side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

dngbian east side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

nnbian south side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

xbian west side [See Grammar 1.] (n) L1L13.3

pizi signs (n) L1L13.3

shdin Bookstore (sign) L1L13.3

xngrn guji qng zu dxi tngdo Pedestrians please use the underground passageway to cross. (sign) L1L13.3

Lesson 14.1 Birthday Party

Shngr Wnhu

whu dance party; ball (n) L1L14.1

bioji older female cousin (n) L1L14.1

zhngxu middle school; secondary school (n) L1L14.1

sng to give as a gift (v) L1L14.1

lw gift; present (n) L1L14.1

bn (measure word for books) (m) L1L14.1

ynlio beverage (n) L1L14.1

shugu fruit (n) L1L14.1

b (measure word for bunches or handfuls of things, and chairs) (m) L1L14.1

hu flower (n) L1L14.1

i to love; to like; to be fond of (v) L1L14.1

pnggu apple (n) L1L14.1

l pear (n) L1L14.1

xgu watermelon (n) L1L14.1

zh to live (in a certain place) (v) L1L14.1

zhng heavy; serious (adj) L1L14.1

ji to catch; to meet; to welcome (v) L1L14.1

lu multi-storied building; floor (of a multi-storied building) (n) L1L14.1

Wng Hng (a personal name) (pn) L1L14.1

Lesson 14.2 Birthday Party

Shngr Wnhu

zhngtu hour (n) L1L14.2

ywi to assume erroneously (v) L1L14.2

cngming smart; bright; intelligent; clever (adj) L1L14.2

ynggng hard-working; diligent; studious (adj) L1L14.2

shq summer term (n) L1L14.2

bn class (n) L1L14.2

zhng de to grow; to appear (v) L1L14.2

k'i cute; lovable (adj) L1L14.2

qnin last year (t) L1L14.2

sh to belong to (v) L1L14.2

gu dog (n) L1L14.2

lin face (n) L1L14.2

yun round (adj) L1L14.2

ynjing eye (n) L1L14.2

bzi nose (n) L1L14.2

zu mouth (n) L1L14.2

xing to be like; to take after (v) L1L14.2

zhng d to grow up (vc) L1L14.2

ydng must; certain(ly); definite(ly) (adj/ adv) L1L14.2

dngo cake (n) L1L14.2

zu most (of superlative degree) -est (adj/ adv) L1L14.2

Hiln Helen (pn) L1L14.2

Tngm Tom (pn) L1L14.2

Lesson 14.3 Birthday Party

Shngr Wnhu

shnt body (n) L1L14.3

tufa hair (n) L1L14.3

rduo ears (n) L1L14.3

mimao eyebrows (n) L1L14.3

ych teeth (n) L1L14.3

shugo fruit (n) L1L14.3

xingjio banana (n) L1L14.3

comi strawberry (n) L1L14.3

jzi tangerine (n) L1L14.3

tor peach (n) L1L14.3

ptao grape (n) L1L14.3

whu cilio party stuff (n) L1L14.3

qqi balloon (n) L1L14.3

kpin card (n) L1L14.3

qshu(r) soft drink; soda pop (n) L1L14.3

lngsh snacks (n) L1L14.3

bnggn cookies; crackers (n) L1L14.3

tng (gu) candy (n) L1L14.3

N sh shnme? Whats your sign? (What animal sign do you belong under?) (vp) L1L14.3

losh rat (n) L1L14.3

ni ox (n) L1L14.3

loh tiger (n) L1L14.3

t(zi) rabbit (n) L1L14.3

lng dragon (n) L1L14.3

sh snake (n) L1L14.3

m horse (n) L1L14.3

yng sheep (n) L1L14.3

hu(zi) monkey (n) L1L14.3

j chicken (n) L1L14.3

gu {qun} dog (n) L1L14.3

zh pig (n) L1L14.3

pizi signs (n) L1L14.3

W i mi shugu I love buying fruit. (sign) L1L14.3

Lesson 15.1 Seeing a Doctor

Kn Bng

yyun hospital (n) L1L15.1

kn bng go to see a doctor (vo) L1L15.1

bng illness (n/v) L1L15.1

bngrn patient (n) L1L15.1

dzi stomach belly (n) L1L15.1

tng s really painful [See Grammar 1.] (adj+c) L1L15.1

tng to be painful (v) L1L15.1

s to die; (a complement indicating an extreme degree) (v/c) L1L15.1

yli at night (n) L1L15.1

ho j quite a few (nu) L1L15.1

csu restroom; toilet (n) L1L15.1

b (indicating a thing is disposed of) [See Grammar 4.] (prep) L1L15.1

bngxing refrigerator (n) L1L15.1

f sho to have a fever (vo) L1L15.1

tngxia to lie down (vc) L1L15.1

tng to lie (v) L1L15.1

jinch to examine (v) L1L15.1

ch hui get sick because of bad food (vc) L1L15.1

hui bad (adj) L1L15.1

d zhn get an injection (vo) L1L15.1

zhn needle (n) L1L15.1

yo medicine (n) L1L15.1

pin (a measure word for tablet; slice) (m) L1L15.1

bin (measure word for complete courses of an action or instances of an action) (m) L1L15.1

zuho had better (adv) L1L15.1

xiosh hour (n) L1L15.1

bnf method; way (of doing something) (n) L1L15.1

Lesson 15.2 Seeing a Doctor

Kn Bng

gnmo to have a cold (v) L1L15.2

shng bng get sick (vo) L1L15.2

shnt body; health (n) L1L15.2

yng itchy (adj) L1L15.2

gumn to be allergic to (v) L1L15.2

yodin pharmacy (n) L1L15.2

jinkng healthy; health (adj/n) L1L15.2

boxin insurance (n) L1L15.2

gnkui right away; quickly; in a hurry (adv) L1L15.2

yobrn otherwise (conj) L1L15.2

yu li yu more and more [See Grammar 6.] (conj) L1L15.2

shng c last time (t) L1L15.2

xixi to take a break; to rest (v) L1L15.2

ln lazy (adj) L1L15.2

zi shu moreover [See Grammar 7.] (conj) L1L15.2

lun randomly; arbitrarily; messily (adv) L1L15.2

Lesson 15.3 Seeing a Doctor

Kn Bng

N du shnme gumn? What are you allergic to? (ce) L1L15.3

hufn pollen (n) L1L15.3

hushng peanuts (n) L1L15.3

mo cats (n) L1L15.3

huchn dust (n) L1L15.3

N yu shnme gumn zhngzhung? What allergy symptoms do you have? (ce) L1L15.3

tutng to have a headache (v) L1L15.3

ksou to cough (v) L1L15.3

d pnt to sneeze (vo) L1L15.3

li bt to have a runny nose (vo) L1L15.3

pizi signs (n) L1L15.3

Ynk (Department of) Opthalmology (sign) L1L15.3

Xixish Lounge; Lobby; Waiting Room (sign) L1L15.3

Guhosh Registration (sign) L1L15.3

Lesson 16.1 Dating

Yuhu

tng same; alike (adj) L1L16.1

ynxing impression (n) L1L16.1

chng to become (v) L1L16.1

yn to show (a film); to perform (v) L1L16.1

fi to spend; to take (effort) (v) L1L16.1

lqi strength (n) L1L16.1

ji just; only (indicating a small number) (adv) L1L16.1

li (coll.) two (nu+m) L1L16.1

hutin the day after tomorrow (n) L1L16.1

yynwidng that settles it; thats settled; it's decided (ce) L1L16.1

Lesson 16.2 Dating

Yuhu

jde to remember (v) L1L16.2

xing q lai to remember; to recall (vc) L1L16.2

hom number (n) L1L16.2

bn to move (v) L1L16.2

dso to clean up (a room, apartment, or house) (v) L1L16.2

so to sweep (v) L1L16.2

zhngl to put in order (v) L1L16.2

fngjin room (n) L1L16.2

lxng to travel (v) L1L16.2

din electricity (n) L1L16.2

Lesson 16.3 Dating

Yuhu

tng ynyuhu go to a concert (vo) L1L16.3

OK chng kl 'uki to sing karaoke (vo) L1L16.3

cngun bwgun to visit a museum (vo) L1L16.3

ycn to picnic (v) L1L16.3

du fng to go for a drive (lit. catch the wind or, go for a spin) (vo) L1L16.3

Qngrnji Valentine's Day (n) L1L16.3

Lesson 17.1 Renting an Apartment

Z Fngzi

cho to quarrel; noisy (v/adj) L1L17.1

lin even (prep) L1L17.1

zu fn to cook; to prepare a meal (vo) L1L17.1

bozh newspaper (n) L1L17.1

gunggo advertisement (n) L1L17.1

fjn vicinity; neighborhood; nearby area (n) L1L17.1

to (measure word for suite or set) (m) L1L17.1

gngy apartment (n) L1L17.1

chz to rent out (v) L1L17.1

zu l to walk (vo) L1L17.1

fnzhng minute (n) L1L17.1

wsh bedroom (n) L1L17.1

chfng kitchen (n) L1L17.1

wishngjin bathroom (n) L1L17.1

ktng living room (n) L1L17.1

jij furniture (n) L1L17.1

Lesson 17.2 Renting an Apartment

Z Fngzi

y fng y tng one bedroom and one living room (np) L1L17.2

gn jng clean (adj) L1L17.2

shf sofa (n) L1L17.2

fnzhu dining table (n) L1L17.2

yzi chair (n) L1L17.2

shzhu desk (n) L1L17.2

shji bookcase; bookshelf (n) L1L17.2

nli there (pr) L1L17.2

njng quiet (adj) L1L17.2

fngz rent (n) L1L17.2

yun (measure word for the basic Chinese monetary unit); yuan (m) L1L17.2

Miyun U.S. currency (n) L1L17.2

Rnmnb renminbi (RMB, Chinese currency) (n) L1L17.2

rnmn the people (n) L1L17.2

b currency (n) L1L17.2

chbudu almost; nearly; similar (adv/ adj) L1L17.2

fi fee; expenses (n) L1L17.2

yjn security deposit (n) L1L17.2

dng to serve as; to be (v) L1L17.2

hun to return something (v) L1L17.2

lngwi furthermore; in addition (conj) L1L17.2

zhn to allow; to be allowed (v) L1L17.2

yng to raise (v) L1L17.2

chngw pet (n) L1L17.2

Lesson 17.3 Renting an Apartment

Z Fngzi

ynxing stereo system (n) L1L17.3

dng lamp; light (n) L1L17.3

guzi cabinet; cupboard (n) L1L17.3

zhw plant (n) L1L17.3

hibo poster (n) L1L17.3

pizi signs (n) L1L17.3

Gngyng Chfng Communal Kitchen (sign) L1L17.3

N Wishngjin Women's Toilet (sign) L1L17.3

Huzhungsh Ladies Room; Women's Lavatory (sign) L1L17.3

jnzh di chngw jnr shtng Pets not allowed in the dining hall. (sign) L1L17.3

Lesson 18.1 Sports

Yndng

dngrn of course (adv) L1L18.1

png fat (adj) L1L18.1

p to be afraid of (v) L1L18.1

jindn simple (adj) L1L18.1

po b to jog (vo) L1L18.1

po to run (v) L1L18.1

nnshu hard to bear; uncomfortable [See Grammar 2.] (adj) L1L18.1

wngqi tennis (n) L1L18.1

pi racket (n) L1L18.1

lnqi basketball (n) L1L18.1

yu yng to swim (vo) L1L18.1

wixin dangerous (adj) L1L18.1

yn s to drown (vc) L1L18.1

yunyi to be willing (av) L1L18.1

Lesson 18.2 Sports

Yndng

shng dxu to attend college / university (vo) L1L18.2

wile for the sake of (conj) L1L18.2

tgo to improve; to raise; to heighten (v) L1L18.2

shupng level; standard (n) L1L18.2

zqi soccer; football (n) L1L18.2

si game; match; competition; to compete (n/v) L1L18.2

guj international (n) L1L18.2

Mish American-style (adj) L1L18.2

jio foot (n) L1L18.2

t to kick (v) L1L18.2

shu hand (n) L1L18.2

bo to hold or carry in the arms (v) L1L18.2

y to press (v) L1L18.2

bi by [See Grammar 6.] (prep) L1L18.2

dnxn to worry (v) L1L18.2

bng fantastic; super [colloq.] (adj) L1L18.2

yndngf sportswear; athletic clothing (n) L1L18.2

bntin half day; a long time (t) L1L18.2

Lesson 18.3 Sports

Yndng

mnpo to jog; jogging (v/n) L1L18.3

d bngqi to play baseball (vo) L1L18.3

d pngpngqi to play ping-pong, table tennis (vo) L1L18.3

zu yji to do yoga (vo) L1L18.3

d tijqun to do Tai Chi (a kind of traditional Chinese shadow boxing) (vo) L1L18.3

pizi signs (n) L1L18.3

wngqichng Tennis Court (sign) L1L18.3

Lesson 19.1 Travel

Lxng

mshng immediately; right away (adv) L1L19.1

fngji to have a holiday or vacation (vo) L1L19.1

fng to let go; to set free (v) L1L19.1

ji vacation; holiday (n) L1L19.1

gngs company (n) L1L19.1

shx to intern; internship (v/n) L1L19.1

d gng to work at a temporary job (often part time) (vo) L1L19.1

jhu plan; to plan (n/v) L1L19.1

sh ji summer vacation (n) L1L19.1

dsuan to plan; plan (v/n) L1L19.1

fm parents; father and mother (n) L1L19.1

shud capital city (n) L1L19.1

zhngzh politics (n) L1L19.1

wnhu culture (n) L1L19.1

mngshng gj famous scenic spots and historic sites (n) L1L19.1

yumng famous; well-known (adj) L1L19.1

doyu tour guide (n) L1L19.1

hzho passport (n) L1L19.1

dng to reserve; to book (a ticket, a hotel room, etc.) (v) L1L19.1

qinzhng visa (n) L1L19.1

lxngsh travel agency (n) L1L19.1

Chngchng the Great Wall (pn) L1L19.1

Xing Gng Hong Kong (pn) L1L19.1

Tibi Taipei (capital of Taiwan) (pn) L1L19.1

Lesson 19.2 Travel

Lxng

ch beginning (n) L1L19.2

dnchng one-way trip (n) L1L19.2

wngfn make a round trip; go there and back (v) L1L19.2

hngkng aviation (n) L1L19.2

ch to check; to look into (v) L1L19.2

hngbn scheduled flight (n) L1L19.2

qin thousand (nu) L1L19.2

zhfi fly directly (vp) L1L19.2

dzhku to give a discount (vo) L1L19.2

zhun j change planes (vo) L1L19.2

ko to lean on; to lean against; to be next to (v) L1L19.2

chunghu window (n) L1L19.2

zudo aisle (n) L1L19.2

fn (measure word for meal order, job) (m) L1L19.2

scn vegetarian meal (n) L1L19.2

lgun hotel (n) L1L19.2

z to rent (v) L1L19.2

Zhnggu Guj Hngkng Gngs Air China (n) L1L19.2

Xbi Hngkng Gngs Northwest Airlines (n) L1L19.2

Lesson 19.3 Travel

Lxng

xinjn cash (n) L1L19.3

zhngjin ID; document (n) L1L19.3

zhoxingj camera (n) L1L19.3

tudngcng first class (n) L1L19.3

shngwcng business class (n) L1L19.3

gngwcng business class (n) L1L19.3

jngjcng economy class (n) L1L19.3

spln aspirin (n) L1L19.3

zhntou pillow (n) L1L19.3

tnzi blanket (n) L1L19.3

Lesson 20.1 At the Airport

Zi jchng

xngli baggage (n) L1L20.1

tuyn to check (baggage); to consign for shipment (v) L1L20.1

bo bag; sack; bundle; package (n) L1L20.1

pxing leather suitcase (n) L1L20.1

chozhng to be overweight (v) L1L20.1

cho to exceed; to surpass (v) L1L20.1

dngjpi boarding pass (n) L1L20.1

pi plate; tablet; card (n) L1L20.1

dngjku boarding gate (n) L1L20.1

ku opening; entrance; mouth (n) L1L20.1

k to cry (v) L1L20.1

de (particle to link adverb and verb)[See Grammar 1.] (p) L1L20.1

zhogu to look after (v) L1L20.1

qfi to take off (v) L1L20.1

xioxn to be careful (v) L1L20.1

y l png'n Have a good trip; Bon voyage (ce) L1L20.1

Lesson 20.2 At the Airport

Zi jchng

shshu uncle [See Grammar 4.] (n) L1L20.2

y aunt [See Grammar 4.] (n) L1L20.2

hunyng to welcome (v) L1L20.2

shu thin (adj) L1L20.2

yye paternal grandfather (n) L1L20.2

ninai paternal grandmother (n) L1L20.2

koy roast duck (n) L1L20.2

Shud Jchng The Capital Airport (in Beijing) (pn) L1L20.2

Lesson 20.3 At the Airport

Zi jchng

ynshuq water dispenser (n) L1L20.3

min shu shngdin duty-free shop (n) L1L20.3

hngzhnlu airport concourse (n) L1L20.3

higun customs (n) L1L20.3

Lesson 2.1 Starting School

Kixu

ki xu to begin a new semester (vo ) L2L1

xngshng new student (n) L2L1

ling measure word for vehicles (m) L2L1

ynjishng graduate student (n) L2L1

chshng to be born (v) L2L1

gng bow (n) L2L1

chng long (adj) L2L1

xio wi off campus (ce) L2L1

xio ni on campus (ce) L2L1

nqun safe (adj ) L2L1

bjio relatively; comparatively; rather; to compare (adv\v) L2L1

shng qin to save money; to economize (vo) L2L1

zyu free; unconstrained (adj) L2L1

b jin de not necessarily (ce) L2L1

hochu advantage; benefit (n) L2L1

shyng adapt; to become accustomed to (v) L2L1

shnghu life; livelihood; to live (n\v) L2L1

bn ji to move (one's residence) (vo) L2L1

bn move (v) L2L1

bng mng to help (vo) L2L1

l (colloq.) to leave something behind (v) L2L1

Zhng Tinmng Zhang Tianming (a personal name) (pn) L2L1

K Ln Ke Lin (a personal name) (pn) L2L1

Lesson 2.2 The Dormitory

Ssh

tngw roommate (n) L2L2

bi to put; to place (v) L2L2

bizi comforter; quilt (n) L2L2

tnzi blanket (n) L2L2

ygu wardrobe (n) L2L2

guzi cabinet; cupboard (n ) L2L2

gu to hang; to hang up (v) L2L2

mn door (n) L2L2

kng empty (adj) L2L2

kngtio air conditioning (n) L2L2

dng (measure word for buildings) (m) L2L2

ji (of things) old (adj) L2L2

kngp I'm afraid that; I think perhaps; probably (adv) L2L2

ryngpn daily necessities (n) L2L2

wnj stationery; writing supplies (n) L2L2

x to wash (v) L2L2

cng (measure word for stories of a building) (m) L2L2

ti (measure word for machines) (m) L2L2

xyj washing machine (n) L2L2

hnggnj (clothes) dryer (n) L2L2

ml road (n) L2L2

ybn generally (adv) L2L2

zhn de really; truly (adj) L2L2

zhoj to worry (v) L2L2

cngunr restaurant (n) L2L2

ddao authentic; genuine; pure (adj) L2L2

gu j tin in a few days (ce) L2L2

Lesson 2.3 At the Restaurant

Zi Fngur

zhngho coincidentally (adv) L2L3

mnku doorway; entrance (n) L2L3

lixushng student studying abroad (n) L2L3

cidn menu (n) L2L3

j chicken (n) L2L3

qngzhng to steam (food without heavy sauce) (v) L2L3

widao taste; flavor (n) L2L3

jiln Chinese broccoli (n) L2L3

nn tender (adj) L2L3

xing fragrant; pleasant-smelling (adj) L2L3

bci spinach (n) L2L3

) jio(ci) to order (food) (v(o)) L2L3

xnxian fresh (adj) L2L3

qngdn light in flavor (adj) L2L3

xin salty (adj) L2L3

yu oil; oily (n/adj) L2L3

cnjn napkin (n) L2L3

br not equal to; inferior to; to not measure up to (v) L2L3

g each; every (pr) L2L3

kuwi taste; dietary preference (n) L2L3

br for example (v) L2L3

l spicy (adj) L2L3

kushu saliva (n) L2L3

li to flow (v) L2L3

kol to consider (v) L2L3

zhyi idea (n) L2L3

Lsh Lisa (a personal name) (pn) L2L3

Ln Xumi Lin Xuemei (a personal name) (pn) L2L3

Schun Sichuan (a Chinese province) (pn) L2L3

Hnn Hunan (a Chinese province) (pn) L2L3

Gungdng (a Chinese province) (pn) L2L3

Lesson 2.4 Shopping

Mi Dngxi

xing such as (v) L2L4

T txshn T-shirt (n) L2L4

moy woolen sweater (n) L2L4

nizik jeans (lit. cowboy pants) (n) L2L4

wln regardless of; whether it be (conj) L2L4

xyo need (v/n) L2L4

wishngzh toilet paper (n) L2L4

ygo toothpaste (n) L2L4

mojn towel (n) L2L4

xyfn laundry powder (n) L2L4

ysh so; therefore; thereupon (conj) L2L4

guw to shop (n) L2L4

pizi brand (n) L2L4

jiqian price (n) L2L4

chnmin pure cotton; 100% cotton (adj) L2L4

mngpi(r) famous brand; name brand (n) L2L4

shmo fashionable; stylish (adj) L2L4

iy (an exclamation to express surprise) gosh!; oh! (interj) L2L4

zhling quality (n) L2L4

zhho to be forced to; to have no choice but (adv) L2L4

doli reason; sense (n) L2L4

bb need not; not have to (adv) L2L4

fibk have to; nothing butwould do (ce) L2L4

biozhn standard; criterion (n/adj) L2L4

wmijilin attractive goods at affordable prices (idiom) L2L4

zihu to mind; to care (v) L2L4

tngy to agree (v) L2L4

nndo Do you mean to say? (introducing a rhetorical question) (adv) L2L4

hokn nice looking; attractive (adj) L2L4

pn gabby; glib (adj) L2L4

znmen we; us (including the listener) (pr) L2L4

yhur in a moment; a little while (nm) L2L4

xinjn cash (n) L2L4

ji to add (v) L2L4

shu tax (n) L2L4

Lesson 2.5 Choosing Classes

Xunk

xun to choose (v) L2L5

mn (measure word for academic courses) (m) L2L5

shji world (n) L2L5

lsh history (n) L2L5

qt other; else (pr) L2L5

jngchng often; frequently (adv) L2L5

wnzhng essay; article (n) L2L5

shu bu lio cannot take it; unable to bear (vc) L2L5

qngsng light; relaxed (adj) L2L5

zhdo to guide; guidance (v/n) L2L5

jioshu professor (n) L2L5

toln to discuss (v) L2L5

pngjin to bump into; to run into (vc) L2L5

kndng definitely (adv) L2L5

zhy as for; as to (prep) L2L5

b y to graduate (vo) L2L5

xuwi (academic) degree (n) L2L5

huxu chemistry (n) L2L5

jngj economics; economy (n) L2L5

x department (of a college or university) (n) L2L5

xufn academic credit (n) L2L5

judng to decide; decision (v/n) L2L5

jiju to solve; to resolve (v) L2L5

... ... yome... if it's not..., it's...; either...or... (conj) L2L5

gng xuyun school of engineering (n) L2L5

gunl xuyun school of management (n) L2L5

tn to talk; to discuss (v) L2L5

wnxu literature (n) L2L5

k a branch of academic or vocational study (n) L2L5

jingli future (n) L2L5

zhunqin make money (vo) L2L5

jnrng finance; banking (n) L2L5

zhng tin all day long (t) L2L5

shz numeral; figure; digit (n) L2L5

d jiodo to deal with (vo) L2L5

qsh actually (adv) L2L5

zhxu philosophy (n) L2L5

gun to control, manage; to mind, to care about (v) L2L5

shngqng to apply (to a school or job) (v) L2L5

shng xia lai to save (money, time) (vc) L2L5

jiny suggestion; to suggest (n/v) L2L5

jngyn experience; to experience (n/v) L2L5

yjin opinion (n) L2L5

L Zh Li Zhe (a personal name) (pn) L2L5

Lesson 2.6 Boyfriend, Girlfriend

Nn Pngyou, N Pngyou

xnsh something weighing on one's mind (n) L2L6

no biniu to have a small conflict; to be at odds (with someone) (vo) L2L6

gozhng senior high school (n) L2L6

xngg personality; character (n) L2L6

shfn very (adv) L2L6

kilng extroverted; open and sunny in disposition (adj) L2L6

m fan; to be infatuated with (n/v) L2L6

ynchnghu vocal concert (n) L2L6

iho hobby; interest; to love (something) (n/v) L2L6

b tng different; not the same (adj) L2L6

xingch to get along (v) L2L6

zh jin between; among (l) L2L6

dod what on earth; what in the world; in the end (adv) L2L6

fshng to happen; to occur; to take place (v) L2L6

bijng background (n) L2L6

t to mention; to bring up (v) L2L6

xn heart; mind (n) L2L6

gnbn at all; simply (adv) L2L6

hu (measure word for frequency of an action) (m) L2L6

y gn r jng completely; thoroughly (ce) L2L6

shng q to get angry (vo) L2L6

jio to make (someone do something) (v) L2L6

pi to accompany (v) L2L6

dying to agree (to do something); to promise; to answer (v) L2L6

dinyngyun movie theater (n) L2L6

chu to end a relationship; (lit.) to blow (v) L2L6

oh! (interj) L2L6

yunli as a matter of fact; original; former (adv/adj) L2L6

mhu careless; perfunctory; mediocre (adj) L2L6

nngui no wonder (adv) L2L6

xnqng mood (n) L2L6

btng continuously; incessantly (adv) L2L6

do qin to apologize (vo) L2L6

tidu attitude (n) L2L6

zhnxn sincere; wholehearted (n) L2L6

j (measure word for sentences) (m) L2L6

cho ji to quarrel (vo) L2L6

j chu to bear a grudge; to harbor resentment (vo) L2L6

h ha (imitating laughter) (ono) L2L6

shubudng perhaps; maybe (adv) L2L6

fn shu to break up; to part company (vo) L2L6

shjshang in fact; in reality; actually (adv) L2L6

di sn l s scatterbrained; forgetful [see Grammar 6.] (adj) L2L6

yoshi key (n) L2L6

jio pngyou to make friends (vo) L2L6

Lesson 2.7 Computers and the Internet

Dinno h Wnglu

wnglu network; internet (n) L2L7

xnwn news (n) L2L7

zlio material (n) L2L7

yux game (n) L2L7

wngzhn website (n) L2L7

bk blog (n) L2L7

shnzh even (adv) L2L7

OK kl-OK (uki) karaoke (n) L2L7

jmng hastily; in a hurry (adj) L2L7

xizi to download (v) L2L7

runjin software (n) L2L7

jigu as a result; result (conj/n) L2L7

zhngsh formal (adj) L2L7

chbn to publish (v) L2L7

zzh magazine (n) L2L7

lj garbage ; trash (n) L2L7

luw to lag behind; to be outdated (v) L2L7

kko dependable (adj) L2L7

yuyng useful (adj) L2L7

wimi takeout (n) L2L7

zngzh in short; in brief (conj) L2L7

yshzhxng food, clothing, shelter and transportation; basic necessities of life (ce) L2L7

chdo to arrive late (v) L2L7

losh almost (adv) L2L7

hi to cause trouble; to do harm to (v) L2L7

gn to dare (mv) L2L7

jh almost; nearly (adv) L2L7

di to stay (v) L2L7

wzi room (n) L2L7

shngyn to become addicted (vo) L2L7

ynzhng serious; grave (adj) L2L7

shdi era; age (n) L2L7

zhngyo important (adj) L2L7

bngzh to help; help (v) L2L7

fny to translate; interpreter; translation (v/n) L2L7

jig price (n) L2L7

minfi to be free of charge (v) L2L7

gnju feeling; sense perception; to feel; to perceive (n/v) L2L7

ki wnxio to crack a joke; to joke around (vo) L2L7

Lesson 2.8 Part-Time Work

D Gng

shur income (n) L2L8

gng to provide; to support financially (v) L2L8

yl pressure (n) L2L8

shudo to receive (vc) L2L8

lingho good (adj) L2L8

jioy education; to educate (n/v) L2L8

shng to give birth to; to be born (v) L2L8

cn to save up (v) L2L8

bdun continuously (adv) L2L8

dren adult (n) L2L8

zhngqin to earn money; to make money (vo) L2L8

jinqng to lessen (v) L2L8

fdn burden (n) L2L8

shh to suit (v) L2L8

yngxing to influence; to have an impact; influence (v/n) L2L8

jitng family (unit); household (n) L2L8

qd to obtain; to gain; to acquire (v) L2L8

lngyngqin allowance; spending money (n) L2L8

jingxujn scholarship money (n) L2L8

jio to hand over (v) L2L8

zhngf government (n) L2L8

dikun loan; to provide a loan (n/v) L2L8

nngcn countryside; village; rural area (n) L2L8

gngz wages; pay (n) L2L8

d low (adj) L2L8

jijio tutor (n) L2L8

dsh to attend school; to study; to read aloud (vo) L2L8

ji to borrow; to lend (v) L2L8

xin to dislike; to mind; to complain of (v) L2L8

nnch not tasty (adj) L2L8

qin to owe (v) L2L8

ynhng bank (n) L2L8

shqing thing; matter (n) L2L8

gui (of children) obedient; well-behaved (adj) L2L8

Yngy English language (n) L2L8

Lesson 2.9 Education

Jioy

ymn immigrant; to immigrate (n/v) L2L9

bsh Ph.D.; doctor [academic degree] (n) L2L9

shj to design; design (v/n) L2L9

sozi older brother's wife (n) L2L9

li xu to study abroad (vo) L2L9

shush master's degree (n) L2L9

ji hn to get married; to marry (vo) L2L9

mimn happy and satisfying (adj) L2L9

lhai terrible; formidable (adj) L2L9

zhn brother's daughter (n) L2L9

xioxu elementary school; grade school (n) L2L9

npi to arrange (v) L2L9

mn full (adj) L2L9

gngqn piano (n) L2L9

hu hur to draw; to paint (vo) L2L9

boyun to complain (v) L2L9

rtng children (n) L2L9

jizhng parents; guardian of a child (n) L2L9

znzhng to respect (v) L2L9

xunz choice; to choose (n/v) L2L9

fndu to oppose (v) L2L9

rnwi to think; to consider (v) L2L9

tngnin childhood (n) L2L9

zhyn someone who truly understands; soulmate (n) L2L9

zuf way of doing things; course of action (n) L2L9

bng actually; definitely [see Grammar 3.] (adv) L2L9

wnqun completely; fully; complete; whole (adv/adj) L2L9

lji to understand (v) L2L9

wng z chng lng to hope that one's son will become a dragon; to hope that one's son will become successful (idiom) L2L9

wng n chng fng to hope that one's daughter will become a phoenix; to hope that one's daughter will become successful (idiom) L2L9

fn (measure word for type or kind) (m) L2L9

shy career; undertaking (n) L2L9

knf point of view (n) L2L9

shhu society (n) L2L9

rnci person of ability, integrity, and talent (n) L2L9

zhshi knowledge (n) L2L9

shbn books (n) L2L9

bsh rsh it's not...but... [See Grammar 5.] (ce) L2L9

Mxg Mexico (pn) L2L9

Lesson 2.10 Chinese Geography

Zhnggu Dl

dl geography (n) L2L10

jixing hometown (n) L2L10

lxin route; itinerary (n) L2L10

ynji to study; to look into; research (v/n) L2L10

lioji to understand; to know about; to be informed (v) L2L10

bngdng ice lantern (n) L2L10

huch train (n) L2L10

chun boat; ship (n) L2L10

fngjng scenic landscape; scenery (n) L2L10

hli river (n) L2L10

ddu mostly; for the most part (adv) L2L10

goyun plateau (n) L2L10

shn mountain; hill (n) L2L10

r (conjunction to connect two clauses) (conj) L2L10

pngyun plain (n) L2L10

hi sea; ocean (n) L2L10

rnku population (n) L2L10

zhyo main; principal (adj) L2L10

jzhng to concentrate; to be concentrated (v) L2L10

ynhi along the coast (n) L2L10

ydi the area around a particular place; the neighboring area (n) L2L10

shm desert (n) L2L10

zrn nature; natural (n/adj) L2L10

tiojin condition; requirement (n) L2L10

dxng terrain; topography (n) L2L10

wid latitude (n) L2L10

jijn to be close to (v) L2L10

minj area (n) L2L10

bi (measure word for times by which something is multiplied) (m) L2L10

gu ji to celebrate a holiday (vo) L2L10

lyu to travel; travel (v/n) L2L10

jngdin scenic spot; tourist spot (n) L2L10

doch all around; all over (adv) L2L10

rn shn rn hi huge crowds of people (idiom) L2L10

j crowded; to push against; to squeeze (adj/v) L2L10

dun short (adj) L2L10

shng province (n) L2L10

b part; section (n) L2L10

sj rchn spring-like all year round (idiom) L2L10

shosh small number; few; minority (n) L2L10

mnz ethnic group; people; nationality (n) L2L10

Nnjng Nanjing (pn) L2L10

H'rbn Harbin (pn) L2L10

Xnjing Xinjiang (pn) L2L10

Chng Jing the Yangtze River (pn) L2L10

Hung H the Yellow River (pn) L2L10

Tinjn Tianjin (pn) L2L10

Gungzhu Guangzhou (pn) L2L10

Shnzhn Shenzhen (pn) L2L10

Ynnn Yunnan (pn) L2L10

Lesson 2.11 Chinese Festivals

Zhnggu de Jir

jir holiday; festival (n) L2L11

jish to end; to finish (v) L2L11

jx to continue; to go on with (v) L2L11

jijiu mother's brother; maternal uncle (n) L2L11

jim wife of mother's brother (n) L2L11

xioq residential development; residential complex (n) L2L11

hunjngn environment; surroundings (n) L2L11

chx Chinese New Year's Eve (n) L2L11

ninyfn n Chinese New Year's Eve dinner (n) L2L11

gnqngn feeling; emotion; affection (n) L2L11

qing wall (n) L2L11

ti to paste; to glue (v) L2L11

xngf happy; happiness (adj/n) L2L11

f blessing; good fortune (n) L2L11

do to turn upside down; to go backwards (v) L2L11

qgui strange; odd (adj) L2L11

ysi meaning (n) L2L11

cn meal (n) L2L11

bnli original; originally; at first (adj-adv) L2L11

ji (measure word for families and commercial establishments such as restaurants, hotels, shops, companies, etc.) (m) L2L11

qfn atmosphere; ambiance (n) L2L11

y with [See Grammar 3.] (prep) L2L11

di to replace; to substitute (v) L2L11

ji alcohol; liquor (n) L2L11

j to lift; to raise (v) L2L11

shnl smooth; successful; without a hitch (adj) L2L11

jnb to make progress; progressive (v/adj) L2L11

gn bi to drink a toast; cheers!; bottoms up! (vo) L2L11

chnggng to succeed; successful (v/adj) L2L11

wnhu evening gathering; soiree (n) L2L11

) shng (xia) to leave a surplus; to be left (over) (v(c)) L2L11

lngfi to waste; to squander; wasteful (v/adj) L2L11

y to surplus; to spare (v) L2L11

chuntng tradition; traditional (n/adj) L2L11

nngl traditional Chinese lunar calendar; lit. "agricultural calendar" (n) L2L11

ch first (nu) L2L11

zngzi pyramid-shaped dumplings of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves (n) L2L11

yubng moon cake (n) L2L11

tunyun to reunite (as a family) (v) L2L11

zhngyu first month of the lunar year; first moon (n) L2L11

yunxio night of the fifteenth of the first lunar month; sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour (n) L2L11

ma (particle used to emphasize the obvious) [See Grammar 4.] (p) L2L11

j sh to count time (vo) L2L11

bi nin to wish somebody a happy Chinese New Year; to pay a Chinese New Year's call (vo) L2L11

gngx to congratulate (v) L2L11

f ci to get rich; to make a fortune (vo) L2L11

hngbo red envelope containing money to be given as a gift (n) L2L11

rnao (of a place or a scene) lively; buzzing with excitement; bustling with activity (adj) L2L11

binpo firecracker (n) L2L11

Chnji Spring Festival; Chinese New Year (pn) L2L11

Dunwji Dragon Boat Festival (pn) L2L11

Zhngqiji Mid-Autumn Festival; Moon Festival (pn) L2L11

Gn'nji Thanksgiving (pn) L2L11

Yunxioji Lantern Festival (pn) L2L11

Lesson 2.12 Changes in China

Zhnggude Binhu

binhu change; to change (n/ v) L2L12

m end (n) L2L12

libuj not have enough time to do something; too late to do something (vc) L2L12

) jng(rn) unexpectedly; contrary to one's expectation (adv) L2L12

biog older male cousin of a different surename (n) L2L12

zhn station; stop; to stand (n/v) L2L12

gm father's sister (n) L2L12

pi to take pictures; to shoot film; to clap; to pat (v) L2L12

bin to change (v) L2L12

zng always (adv) L2L12

shxi to know something or someone well; to be familiar with; familiar (v/adj) L2L12

mshng unfamiliar; strange; unknown (adj) L2L12

ji street (n) L2L12

gi to build; to construct (v) L2L12

dqu indeed (adv) L2L12

q to ride (v) L2L12

zxngch bicycle (n) L2L12

shngbn to go to work; to start work; to be on duty (vo) L2L12

xingxing to imagine; to visualize; imagination (v/n) L2L12

yobsh if it were not for; but for (conj) L2L12

yuk tourist (n) L2L12

lowi foreigner (n) L2L12

dumin opposite side (n) L2L12

kuicn fast food; quick meal (n) L2L12

fzhung clothing; apparel (n) L2L12

rog to merge into; to meld into (v) L2L12

ts distinguishing feature or quality; characteristic (n) L2L12

boli to remain as before; to retain (v) L2L12

jinzh architecture; to build (n/v) L2L12

chng to taste (v) L2L12

xioch small and inexpensive dishes; snacks (n) L2L12

bgun no matter; regardless of (conj) L2L12

mn y sh wi tin the people think of food as important as heaven (ce) L2L12

eh? what? [see language Note 5.] (interj) L2L12

cngli from past till present; always; at all times (adv) L2L12

lobixng common folk; (ordinary) people (n) L2L12

jn knng as much as possible (adv) L2L12

sh mansion; tall building (n) L2L12

zu (measure word for buildings and mountains) (m) L2L12

shngyn sound; voice (n) L2L12

jiob footstep (n) L2L12

nngu sad; hard to bear (adj) L2L12

gl rumbling sound (ono) L2L12

fgu France (pn) L2L12

fzmio Temple of Confucius (pn) L2L12

Lesson 2.13 Travel

Lyu

fnbi separately; respectively; to part from each other (adv/v) L2L13

chf to set out; to depart (v) L2L13

mil beautiful (adj) L2L13

) lu (xia) to leave behind; to stay behind (v(c)) L2L13

shn profound; deep; dark (color); intimate (of relations or feelings) (adj) L2L13

fnxing to share (joy, happiness, benefit, etc.) (v) L2L13

zh (literary counterpart) (p) L2L13

bo mng to sign up; to register (vo) L2L13

cnji to participate; to take part; to attend (v) L2L13

tun group; organization (n) L2L13

boku to include; to consist of (v) L2L13

jiotng transportation; traffic (n) L2L13

mnpio admission ticket; admission fee (n) L2L13

lk passenger; voyager; traveler (n) L2L13

yng hard (adj) L2L13

wp sleeping berth or bunk on a train (n) L2L13

chxng railway carriage (n) L2L13

zhntou pillow (n) L2L13

run soft (adj) L2L13

gun to close; to turn off (v) L2L13

d hlu to snore (vo) L2L13

dn (measure word for meals) (m) L2L13

hfn box lunch (n) L2L13

min noodles (n) L2L13

yngbo to embrace; to hug (v) L2L13

yum hu0morous (adj) L2L13

du to tease; to play with; amusing (v/adj) L2L13

shnghu provincial capital (n) L2L13

mi beautiful; good (adj) L2L13

qnyn (to see) with one's own eyes (adv ) L2L13

ynsh diet; food and drink (n) L2L13

fngs custom (n) L2L13

xgun habit; to be accoustomed to (n/v) L2L13

yuln to go sightseeing; to tour; excursion (v/n) L2L13

shtou stone; rock; pebble (n) L2L13

shln woods; forest (n) L2L13

jing to speak; to tell (v) L2L13

gshi story; tale (n) L2L13

t tower; pagoda-shaped structure (n) L2L13

glo ancient; old (adj) L2L13

jninpn souvenir; keepsake; memento (n) L2L13

qinwn by all means; absolutely must (adv ) L2L13

h river (n) L2L13

chgun teahouse (n) L2L13

dnglong lantern (n) L2L13

li wng to come and go; to have dealings with (v) L2L13

fngdng landlord or landlady (n) L2L13

Knmng Kunming (capital of Yunnan Province) (pn) L2L13

Shln The Stone Forest (pn) L2L13

Dl Dali (pn) L2L13

Ljing Lijiang (pn) L2L13

Lesson 2.14 Life and Wellness

Shnghu y Jinkng

y and; with [See Grammar 2.] (conj/prep) L2L14

fq husband and wife; couple (n) L2L14

tuxi to retire (v) L2L14

bwgun museum (n) L2L14

sn b to take a walk; to go for a walk (vo) L2L14

dunlin to exercise; to work out; to undergo physical training (v) L2L14

qun circle; to encircle; to mark with a circle (n/v) L2L14

pi to line up; row; line (measure word for rows) (v/n/m) L2L14

du a row or line of people; column; (measure word for teams and lines) (n/m) L2L14

tijqun tai chi; a form of traditional Chinese shadow boxing (n) L2L14

zochen morning; early morning (n) L2L14

chngwi to become; to turn into (v) L2L14

sh to make; to cause; to have someone do something [See Grammar 4.] (v) L2L14

xinde to appear (to be); to seem (v) L2L14

hul vitality; energy (n) L2L14

ch mn to go out; to leave home (vo) L2L14

yji yoga (n) L2L14

dngzu movement; action (n) L2L14

sh tree (n) L2L14

bioyn to perform; to act; performance (v/n) L2L14

zhngsh to attach importance to; to think much of (v) L2L14

zhy to pay attention to; attention (v/n) L2L14

dng and so forth; etc. (p) L2L14

jinshnfng fitness center; gym (n) L2L14

u'r occasionally (adv) L2L14

shnci stature; figure (n) L2L14

dngy to equal; to be quivalent to; to amount to (v) L2L14

jin fi to lose weight (vo) L2L14

zhyo only if; as long as (conj) L2L14

subin casual; carelss; to do as one pleases (adj/vo) L2L14

jsh even if (conj) L2L14

yngyng nutrition; nourishment (n) L2L14

bo full; satiated (after a meal) (adj) L2L14

kjin it is obvious that; it can be seen that (conj) L2L14

kxu science; scientific; rational (n-adj) L2L14

fngmin aspect; respect (n) L2L14

x yn to smoke a cigarette (vo) L2L14

o y to stay up late or all night; to burn to midnight oil (vo) L2L14

bx must; have to; be obliged to (adv) L2L14

bchng to supplement; to replenish (v) L2L14

shumin sleep (n) L2L14

fuz otherwise (conj) L2L14

zh (measure word for one of certain paired things and some animals) (m) L2L14

xingmo panda (n) L2L14

L Wn (a personal name) (pn ) L2L14

Lesson 2.15 Gender Equality

Nn-n Pngdng

pngdng equal; equality (adj/n) L2L15

zhng nn qng n to regard males as superior to females; to privelege men over women (ce) L2L15

fn women (n) L2L15

dwi position; status (n) L2L15

yli since (t) L2L15

qngkung situation; condition; circumstances (n) L2L15

zhjin gradually; little by little (adv) L2L15

jhi opportunity (n) L2L15

gig kifng to reform and to open up; Reform and Opening-Up (ce) L2L15

mu certain; some; an indefinite person or thing [See Grammar 1.] (pr) L2L15

qy enterprise; business; company; firm (n) L2L15

dnwi unit (n) L2L15

chxin to appear; to emerge; to arise (v) L2L15

xinxing phenomenon; appearance (n) L2L15

knnan difficulty; difficult (n/adj) L2L15

gngchng factory (n) L2L15

tng gng tng chu equal pay for equal work (?) L2L15

nxng female gender; woman (n) L2L15

choqu to surpass; to exceed (v) L2L15

bjng after all; all in all; in the final analysis; when all is said and done [See Grammar 2.] (adv) L2L15

hxing mutually; each other; reciprocally (adv) L2L15

tti to care for; to be considerate of (someone) (v) L2L15

bioxin to display; to manifest; performance; manifestation (v-n) L2L15

d nnz zhy male chauvinism (ce) L2L15

jiw household chores; household duties (n) L2L15

mfn exemplary; model; fine example (adj/n) L2L15

zhngfu husband (n) L2L15

qqunyn tracheitis (n) L2L15

q gun yn wife controls (her husband) strictly ( ce) L2L15

qzi wife (n) L2L15

d bng to fall ill; to contract a disease (vo) L2L15

nnz man; male (n) L2L15

toyn to dislike; to loathe; disgusting; disagreeable (v/adj) L2L15

duyun team member (n) L2L15

jio'o proud; arrogant; full of oneself; pride (adj/n) L2L15

b dlio extremely; exceedingly; couldn't be more (adv) L2L15

sh to lose; to be defeated (v) L2L15

chngj performance; achievement; result; score; grade (n) L2L15

gngpng fair; just; impartial; equitable (adj) L2L15

yu by (prep) L2L15

shchng market (n) L2L15

zhy occupation; profession; vocation (n) L2L15

xnshu salary; pay; wages (n) L2L15

xioxi news; message; information (n) L2L15

yng to win (v) L2L15

gunjn champion; first place in a competition (n) L2L15

xingxn to believe; to trust (v) L2L15

bfn score (n) L2L15

pngpngqi ping-pong; table tennis (n) L2L15

Bx Brazil (pn) L2L15

Ydl Italy (pn) L2L15

Lesson 2.16 Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation

Hunjng Boh y Jiyu Nngyun

boh to protect; to safeguard (v) L2L16

jiyu to economize; to save; to conserve (v) L2L16

nngyun energy; energy source (n) L2L16

p shn to hike in the mountains; to climb mountains (vo) L2L16

yuy benefecial; useful [See Grammar 4.] (adj) L2L16

y towards; in; on; at; (indicating comparison) [See Grammar 4 and Grammar 5.] (prep) L2L16

dun (measure word for section, segment, or part) (m) L2L16

tu to push; to shove (v) L2L16

kngq air; atmosphere (n) L2L16

hushu to recycle (v) L2L16

tng thick tube-shaped object (n) L2L16

rng to throw; to toss; to throw away (v) L2L16

pngzhung shu bottled water () L2L16

dqi the earth; the globe (n) L2L16

ling bright; light (adj) L2L16

tiyng sun (n) L2L16

tiyngnng solar energy; solar power (n) L2L16

lyng to use; to utilize; to take advantage of; to exploit (v) L2L16

f din to generate electricity (vo) L2L16

guji country; nation (n) L2L16

no to suffer from; to be troubled by; to make a noise; noisy crisis (v/adj) L2L16

wij crisis (n) L2L16

q zh b jn (of resources) inexhaustible (adj) L2L16

fng wind (n) L2L16

qun entire; whole; complete; completely (adj/adv) L2L16

shyu petroleum; oil (n) L2L16

mi coal (n) L2L16

gudng to regulate; to specify; rules and regulations; provisions (v/n) L2L16

gnggng chngsu public place (n) L2L16

nunqi heating (n) L2L16

wnd temperature (n) L2L16

d (measure word for degree of temperature, heat, hardness, humidity, etc.) (m) L2L16

znchng to approve (v) L2L16

ch hn to sweat (vo) L2L16

cnj eating utensils; tableware (n) L2L16

ycxng one-time (adj) L2L16

kuizi chopsticks (n) L2L16

kn to cut; to chop (v) L2L16

chosh supermarket (n) L2L16

slio di plastic bag (n) L2L16

jinsho to reduce; to decrease; to lessen (v) L2L16

wrn to pollute; to contaminate; pollution; contamination (v/n) L2L16

zo chng to cause; to give rise to (vc) L2L16

sushu without extra effort or motion; conveniently (adv) L2L16

hugu consequence; fallout; aftermath (n ) L2L16

bkn shxing (of consequences) too ghastly to contemplate; unumaginable; extremely bad or dangerous (ce) L2L16

jiyu to make an extra effort; to work harder; to refuel (vo) L2L16

Mk Mark (pn) L2L16

Shsh Celcius; centigrade (pn ) L2L16

Lesson 2.17

Money Management and Investing

Lci y Tuz

lci to manage money (vo) L2L17

tuz to invest (money); (financial) investment (v/n) L2L17

shngy to be left over; surplus (v/n) L2L17

lx interest (n) L2L17

zngji to increse; to add (v) L2L17

yxing all along; the whole time; constantly [See Grammar 1.] (adv) L2L17

shng ch to be frugal (with food and other living expenses) (ce) L2L17

jin yng bank savings (n) L2L17

cnkun way; method (n) L2L17

zhng (of water, prices, etc.) to rise; to surge; to go up (v) L2L17

cho to stir-fry; to saut; to speculate (for profit) (v) L2L17

xiofi to consume (v) L2L17

xingshu to enjoy; enjoyment; pleasure (v/n) L2L17

ynq to give rise to; to lead to (v) L2L17

sko to think deeply; to ponder over; contemplation; cogitation (v/n) L2L17

modn contradiction; contradictory; conflicting (n/adj) L2L17

ymn gloomy; depressed (adj) L2L17

b (measure word for sums of money) (m) L2L17

snzi son's son; grandson (n) L2L17

snn son's daughter; granddaughter (n) L2L17

wihnq fiance (n) L2L17

sun to count as; to be considered as (v) L2L17

h to combine; to join (v) L2L17

qun to persuade; to advise; to urge (v) L2L17

xnk hard; strenuous; toilsome; laborious; to work hard; to go to trouble (adj/v) L2L17

lotitai elderly lady (n) L2L17

zn to accumulate; to hoard; to save; to scrape together (v) L2L17

lonin old age (n) L2L17

shuf to persuade; to convince (v) L2L17

zhngy at last; in the end; finally; enventually (adv) L2L17

jizhe to follow; to continue (v) L2L17

zhng to fit exactly; to hit (v) L2L17

qin to sign; to autograph (v) L2L17

htong agreement; contract (n) L2L17

xingf idea; opinion (n) L2L17

trn sudden; unexpected (adj) L2L17

jimi sisters; female friends or co-workers who share a sister-like bond (n) L2L17

mjing mahjong (n) L2L17

gsh stock market (n) L2L17

fngxin risk; danger; hazard (n) L2L17

dy to mortgage (v) L2L17

gpio stock; share (n) L2L17

di to fall (v) L2L17

pi to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss in a deal (v) L2L17

Lesson 2.18 Chinese History

Zhnggu Lsh

wnmng civilization; civilized (n/adj) L2L18

wnz characters;written from of a language (n) L2L18

jzi to put down in writing; to record; record; account (v/n) L2L18

cngun to visit; to look around (v) L2L18

qzhng among which-whom; in which-whom; of which-whom [See Grammar 2.] (prep) L2L18

bfen portion; part (n) L2L18

chodi dynasty (n) L2L18

wid great; outstanding; magnificent (adj) L2L18

sxing thinking; ideology; thoughts (n) L2L18

xuyun college; academy; institute (n) L2L18

jinl to build; to establish (v) L2L18

zhntng exhibition hall; gallery (n) L2L18

hungd emporer (n) L2L18

tngy to unify; to unite; unified; centralized (v/adj) L2L18

gngxin to contribute; to devote; contribution (v-n) L2L18

xi to build; to repair; to ment; to fix (v) L2L18

sh to kill (v) L2L18

sho to burn; to set fire to; to cook (v) L2L18

qin qin wn wn thousands upon thousands (nu) L2L18

gngdin palace (n) L2L18

fnm grave; tomb (n) L2L18

bngmyng erracotta warriors and horses (n) L2L18

jch foundation; basis (n) L2L18

fzhn to develop (v) L2L18

chnghu term of address; to address as (n/v) L2L18

schu silk; silk fabric (n) L2L18

gunx relation; relationship; connection (n) L2L18

jnxng to carry on; to carry out; to conduct (v) L2L18

moy trade (n) L2L18

sh poetry; poem (n) L2L18

shrn poem (n) L2L18

fd developed; flourishing; to develop (adj/v) L2L18

jsh technology; technique (n) L2L18

cngjng once; at some time in t