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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