1193 words
| Word | Pinyin | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| T | T | (slang) butch (lesbian stereotype) |
| 一点儿 | yī diǎn r | a bit |
| 上午 | shàng wǔ | morning |
| 上学 | shàng xué | to go to school |
| 上网 | shàng wǎng | to go online |
| 下 | xià | down |
| 下午 | xià wǔ | afternoon |
| 下降 | xià jiàng | to decline |
| 不同 | bù tóng | different |
| 不如 | bù rú | not equal to |
| 不得不 | bù dé bù | have no choice or option but to |
| 不断 | bù duàn | unceasing |
| 不是 | bù shì | no |
| 世界 | shì jiè | world |
| 丢 | diū | to lose |
| 中午 | zhōng wǔ | noon |
| 中心 | zhōng xīn | center |
| 中暑 | zhòng shǔ | sunstroke |
| 中餐 | Zhōng cān | |
| 主要 | zhǔ yào | main |
| 久 | jiǔ | (long) time |
| 之一 | zhī yī | one of (sth) |
| 乘 | Chéng | surname Cheng |
| 也 | Yě | surname Ye |
| 干杯 | gān bēi | to drink a toast |
| 乱 | luàn | in confusion or disorder |
| 了解 | liǎo jiě | to understand |
| 事情 | shì qing | affair |
| 事故 | shì gù | accident |
| 事业 | shì yè | undertaking |
| 互相 | hù xiāng | each other |
| 互联网 | Hù lián wǎng | |
| 些 | xiē | some |
| 交流 | jiāo liú | to exchange |
| 交给 | jiāo gěi | to give |
| 交通 | jiāo tōng | to be connected |
| 亮 | liàng | bright |
| 人 | rén | man |
| 人口 | rén kǒu | population |
| 人工 | rén gōng | artificial |
| 人格 | rén gé | personality |
| 人民 | rén mín | the people |
| 今天 | jīn tiān | today |
| 今后 | jīn hòu | hereafter |
| 付钱 | fù qián | to pay money |
| 代表团 | dài biǎo tuán | delegation |
| 休息 | xiū xi | rest |
| 休闲 | xiū xián | leisure |
| 布置 | bù zhì | to put in order |
| 低 | dī | low |
| 住 | zhù | to live |
| 住址 | zhù zhǐ | address |
| 作品 | zuò pǐn | work (of art) |
| 作为 | zuò wéi | one's conduct |
| 使 | shǐ | to make |
| 使用 | shǐ yòng | to use |
| 来 | lái | to come |
| 例如 | lì rú | for example |
| 例子 | lì zi | case |
| 便宜 | pián yi | cheap |
| 促进 | cù jìn | to promote (an idea or cause) |
| 保持 | bǎo chí | to keep |
| 保证 | bǎo zhèng | guarantee |
| 保护 | bǎo hù | to protect |
| 保险 | bǎo xiǎn | insurance |
| 信 | xìn | letter |
| 信封 | xìn fēng | envelope |
| 信心 | xìn xīn | confidence |
| 信用卡 | xìn yòng kǎ | credit card |
| 信箱 | xìn xiāng | mailbox |
| 修建 | xiū jiàn | to build |
| 修理 | xiū lǐ | to repair |
| 修饰 | xiū shì | to decorate |
| 修养 | xiū yǎng | accomplishment |
| 个子 | gè zi | height |
| 倒 | dǎo | to fall |
| 倒 | dào | to place upside down |
| 借 | jiè | to lend |
| 值得 | zhí de | to be worth |
| 伟大 | wěi dà | huge |
| 做 | zuò | to do |
| 做梦 | zuò mèng | to dream |
| 做客 | zuò kè | to be a guest or visitor |
| 停 | tíng | to stop |
| 停止 | tíng zhǐ | to stop |
| 停车场 | tíng chē chǎng | parking lot |
| 健康 | jiàn kāng | health |
| 偷 | tōu | to steal |
| 傍晚 | bàng wǎn | in the evening |
| 伞 | sǎn | umbrella |
| 传统 | chuán tǒng | tradition |
| 伤心 | shāng xīn | to grieve |
| 像 | xiàng | to resemble |
| 价值 | jià zhí | value |
| 价钱 | jià qian | price |
| 尽快 | jǐn kuài | as quickly as possible |
| 尽管 | jǐn guǎn | despite |
| 优势 | yōu shì | superiority |
| 优秀 | yōu xiù | outstanding |
| 优点 | yōu diǎn | merit |
| 允许 | yǔn xǔ | to permit |
| 克服 | kè fú | (try to) overcome (hardships etc) |
| 兔子 | tù zi | hare |
| 入口 | rù kǒu | entrance |
| 内容 | nèi róng | content |
| 全 | Quán | surname Quan |
| 全部 | quán bù | whole |
| 公共 | gōng gòng | public |
| 公园 | gōng yuán | park (for public recreation) |
| 公众 | gōng zhòng | public |
| 其他 | qí tā | other |
| 其实 | qí shí | actually |
| 具体 | jù tǐ | concrete |
| 典型 | diǎn xíng | model |
| 再 | zài | again |
| 冠军 | guàn jūn | champion |
| 冰箱 | bīng xiāng | icebox |
| 冷 | Lěng | surname Leng |
| 出 | chū | to go out |
| 出口 | chū kǒu | an exit |
| 出现 | chū xiàn | to appear |
| 出发 | chū fā | to set off |
| 出租车 | chū zū chē | taxi |
| 刀叉 | dāo chā | knife and fork |
| 分 | fēn | to divide |
| 分配 | fēn pèi | to distribute |
| 初级 | chū jí | junior |
| 别 | Bié | surname Bie |
| 别的 | bié de | else |
| 利用 | lì yòng | to exploit |
| 利益 | lì yì | benefit |
| 到 | dào | to (a place) |
| 到达 | dào dá | to reach |
| 制定 | zhì dìng | to draw up |
| 刻 | kè | quarter (hour) |
| 前 | qián | front |
| 前途 | qián tú | prospects |
| 刚 | gāng | just now |
| 刚才 | gāng cái | just now |
| 创造 | chuàng zào | to create |
| 剧院 | jù yuàn | theater |
| 加 | Jiā | surname Jia |
| 加强 | jiā qiáng | to reinforce |
| 努力 | nǔ lì | great effort |
| 动物 | dòng wù | animal |
| 动物园 | dòng wù yuán | zoo |
| 勺子 | sháo zi | spoon |
| 包 | Bāo | surname Bao |
| 包子 | bāo zi | steamed stuffed bun |
| 包括 | bāo kuò | to comprise |
| 化 | huà | to make into |
| 汇率 | huì lǜ | exchange rate |
| 区 | qū | area |
| 区别 | qū bié | difference |
| 十分 | shí fēn | very |
| 升 | shēng | to ascend |
| 博物馆 | bó wù guǎn | museum |
| 卡车 | kǎ chē | truck |
| 印象 | yìn xiàng | impression |
| 危机 | wēi jī | crisis |
| 危险 | wēi xiǎn | danger |
| 原因 | yuán yīn | cause |
| 原始 | yuán shǐ | first |
| 原谅 | yuán liàng | to excuse |
| 厉害 | lì hai | difficult to deal with |
| 去 | qù | to go |
| 去年 | qù nián | last year |
| 参观 | cān guān | to look around |
| 及时 | jí shí | in time |
| 友情 | yǒu qíng | friendly feelings |
| 友谊 | yǒu yì | companionship |
| 反对 | fǎn duì | to fight against |
| 取得 | qǔ dé | to acquire |
| 取款机 | qǔ kuǎn jī | ATM |
| 取消 | qǔ xiāo | to cancel |
| 取钱 | qǔ qián | to withdraw money |
| 受 | shòu | to receive |
| 受伤 | shòu shāng | to sustain injuries |
| 古代 | gǔ dài | ancient times |
| 古典 | gǔ diǎn | classical |
| 古老 | gǔ lǎo | ancient |
| 句子 | jù zi | sentence |
| 另外 | lìng wài | additional |
| 叫 | jiào | to shout |
| 可以 | kě yǐ | can |
| 可惜 | kě xī | it is a pity |
| 可爱 | kě ài | adorable |
| 可怜 | kě lián | pitiful |
| 可乐 | kě lè | amusing |
| 可能 | kě néng | might (happen) |
| 右 | yòu | right (-hand) |
| 司机 | sī jī | chauffeur |
| 吃 | chī | to eat |
| 吃饭 | chī fàn | to have a meal |
| 吃惊 | chī jīng | to be startled |
| 各种 | gè zhǒng | every kind of |
| 合作 | hé zuò | to cooperate |
| 合格 | hé gé | to meet the standard required |
| 合理 | hé lǐ | rational |
| 合约 | hé yuē | treaty |
| 合适 | hé shì | suitable |
| 同意 | tóng yì | to agree |
| 同时 | tóng shí | at the same time |
| 名胜古迹 | míng shèng gǔ jì | historical sites and scenic spots |
| 名字 | míng zi | name (of a person or thing) |
| 名片 | míng piàn | (business) card |
| 吸烟 | xī yān | to smoke |
| 吹 | chuī | to blow |
| 呆 | dāi | foolish |
| 告别 | gào bié | to leave |
| 告诉 | gào su | to tell |
| 周围 | zhōu wéi | surroundings |
| 味道 | wèi dao | flavor |
| 和 | Hé | surname He |
| 和谐 | hé xié | harmonious |
| 咖啡 | kā fēi | coffee (loanword) |
| 咳嗽 | ké sou | to cough |
| 员 | yuán | person |
| 哭 | kū | to cry |
| 商品 | shāng pǐn | commodity |
| 商店 | shāng diàn | store |
| 商量 | shāng liang | to consult |
| 问 | wèn | to ask |
| 问候 | wèn hòu | to give one's respects |
| 问题 | wèn tí | question |
| 啤酒 | pí jiǔ | beer (loanword) |
| 喂 | wèi | hey |
| 喊 | hǎn | to yell |
| 喜欢 | xǐ huan | to like |
| 喝 | hē | to drink |
| 单位 | dān wèi | unit (of measure) |
| 单元 | dān yuán | unit (forming an entity) |
| 尝 | cháng | to taste |
| 尝试 | cháng shì | to try |
| 严肃 | yán sù | solemn |
| 严重 | yán zhòng | grave |
| 回 | huí | to circle |
| 回报 | huí bào | (in) return |
| 回忆 | huí yì | to recall |
| 回答 | huí dá | to reply |
| 困难 | kùn nan | difficult |
| 国内 | guó nèi | domestic |
| 国籍 | guó jí | nationality |
| 国际 | guó jì | international |
| 围巾 | wéi jīn | scarf |
| 圆 | yuán | circle |
| 图书馆 | tú shū guǎn | library |
| 团圆 | tuán yuán | to have a reunion |
| 在 | zài | (located) at |
| 地下 | dì xià | underground |
| 地区 | dì qū | local |
| 地图 | dì tú | map |
| 地址 | dì zhǐ | address |
| 地方 | dì fang | area |
| 地理 | dì lǐ | geography |
| 地铁 | dì tiě | subway |
| 地点 | dì diǎn | place |
| 坐 | zuò | to sit |
| 城市 | chéng shì | city |
| 培训 | péi xùn | to cultivate |
| 培养 | péi yǎng | to cultivate |
| 基本 | jī běn | basic |
| 基础 | jī chǔ | base |
| 坚强 | jiān qiáng | staunch |
| 坚持 | jiān chí | to persevere with |
| 报名 | bào míng | to sign up |
| 场地 | chǎng dì | space |
| 堵塞 | dǔ sè | to clog up |
| 堵车 | dǔ chē | traffic jam |
| 块 | kuài | lump (of earth) |
| 填写 | tián xiě | to fill in a form |
| 增值 | zēng zhí | to appreciate (financially) |
| 增加 | zēng jiā | to raise |
| 墨水 | mò shuǐ | ink |
| 压力 | yā lì | pressure |
| 压抑 | yā yì | to constrain or repress emotions |
| 坏 | huài | bad |
| 坏处 | huài chu | harm |
| 外 | wài | outside |
| 外汇 | wài huì | foreign (currency) exchange |
| 多 | duō | many |
| 多少 | duō shao | how much |
| 多么 | duō me | how (wonderful etc) |
| 夜里 | yè li | during the night |
| 梦 | mèng | dream |
| 梦想 | mèng xiǎng | (fig.) to dream of |
| 大使馆 | dà shǐ guǎn | embassy |
| 大多数 | dà duō shù | (great) majority |
| 大小 | dà xiǎo | dimension |
| 大概 | dà gài | roughly |
| 大约 | dà yuē | approximately |
| 天 | tiān | day |
| 天气预报 | tiān qì yù bào | weather forecast |
| 太极 | Tài jí | |
| 太极拳 | tài jí quán | shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan |
| 太阳 | tài yang | sun |
| 失败 | shī bài | to be defeated |
| 奇怪 | qí guài | strange |
| 女 | nǚ | female |
| 好 | hǎo | good |
| 好处 | hǎo chu | benefit |
| 姑娘 | gū niang | girl |
| 妇女 | fù nǚ | woman |
| 字典 | zì diǎn | dictionary |
| 存在 | cún zài | to exist |
| 存钱 | cún qián | to deposit money |
| 季节 | jì jié | time |
| 安全 | ān quán | safe |
| 完 | wán | to finish |
| 完全 | wán quán | complete |
| 完成 | wán chéng | to complete |
| 官员 | guān yuán | official (in an organization or government) |
| 客厅 | kè tīng | drawing room (room for arriving guests) |
| 宣布 | xuān bù | to declare |
| 害怕 | hài pà | to be afraid |
| 宴会 | yàn huì | banquet |
| 家具 | jiā jù | furniture |
| 家教 | jiā jiào | family education |
| 容易 | róng yì | easy |
| 宿舍 | sù shè | dormitory |
| 寄 | jì | to send |
| 富 | Fù | surname Fu |
| 实用 | shí yòng | practical |
| 实验室 | shí yàn shì | laboratory |
| 写 | xiě | to write |
| 封 | Fēng | surname Feng |
| 将 | jiāng | will |
| 将来 | jiāng lái | in the future |
| 专家 | zhuān jiā | expert |
| 专心 | zhuān xīn | to concentrate |
| 专业 | zhuān yè | specialty |
| 尊敬 | zūn jìng | to respect |
| 对不起 | duì bu qǐ | I'm sorry |
| 对方 | duì fāng | counterpart |
| 对话 | duì huà | dialogue |
| 导游 | dǎo yóu | tour guide |
| 小人书 | xiǎo rén shū | children's picture story book |
| 小伙子 | xiǎo huǒ zi | young man |
| 小心 | xiǎo xīn | to be careful |
| 小时 | xiǎo shí | hour |
| 小说 | xiǎo shuō | novel |
| 小费 | xiǎo fèi | tip |
| 小卖部 | xiǎo mài bù | kiosk |
| 少数 | shǎo shù | small number |
| 尤其 | yóu qí | especially |
| 就 | jiù | at once |
| 尺子 | chǐ zi | rule |
| 居民 | jū mín | resident |
| 屋子 | wū zi | house |
| 展示 | zhǎn shì | to reveal |
| 展览 | zhǎn lǎn | to put on display |
| 工业 | gōng yè | industry |
| 左 | Zuǒ | surname Zuo |
| 巨大 | jù dà | huge |
| 差 | chà | to differ from |
| 差别 | chā bié | difference |
| 市场 | shì chǎng | marketplace |
| 布 | bù | cloth |
| 希望 | xī wàng | to wish for |
| 帅 | Shuài | surname Shuai |
| 带 | dài | to take along |
| 常常 | cháng cháng | frequently |
| 帽子 | mào zi | hat |
| 帮助 | bāng zhù | assistance |
| 帮忙 | bāng máng | to help |
| 平 | Píng | surname Ping |
| 平安 | píng ān | safe and sound |
| 平时 | píng shí | ordinarily |
| 平衡 | píng héng | balance |
| 年级 | nián jí | grade |
| 年轻 | nián qīng | young |
| 年龄 | nián líng | (a person's) age |
| 幸福 | xìng fú | happiness |
| 幸运 | xìng yùn | fortunate |
| 幼儿园 | yòu ér yuán | kindergarten |
| 幽默 | yōu mò | (loanword) humor |
| 几 | jǐ | how much |
| 几乎 | jī hū | almost |
| 床 | chuáng | bed |
| 店 | diàn | inn |
| 度 | dù | to pass |
| 座位 | zuò wèi | seat |
| 厕所 | cè suǒ | toilet |
| 厨房 | chú fáng | kitchen |
| 广场 | guǎng chǎng | public square |
| 建筑 | jiàn zhù | to construct |
| 建设 | jiàn shè | to build |
| 建议 | jiàn yì | to propose |
| 弱 | ruò | weak |
| 强 | Qiáng | surname Qiang |
| 影响 | yǐng xiǎng | influence |
| 影响力 | yǐng xiǎng lì | influence |
| 往返 | wǎng fǎn | to go back and forth |
| 很 | hěn | (adverb of degree) |
| 后 | hòu | back |
| 后来 | hòu lái | afterwards |
| 得到 | dé dào | to get |
| 从 | Cóng | surname Cong |
| 从来 | cóng lái | always |
| 从前 | cóng qián | previously |
| 心 | xīn | heart |
| 心情 | xīn qíng | mood |
| 心态 | xīn tài | attitude (of the heart) |
| 心灵 | xīn líng | bright |
| 必要 | bì yào | necessary |
| 忘记 | wàng jì | to forget |
| 忙 | máng | busy |
| 快 | kuài | rapid |
| 快乐 | kuài lè | happy |
| 快餐 | kuài cān | fast food |
| 忽然 | hū rán | suddenly |
| 思想 | sī xiǎng | thought |
| 急 | jí | urgent |
| 性格 | xìng gé | nature |
| 情况 | qíng kuàng | circumstances |
| 想 | xiǎng | to think |
| 想像 | xiǎng xiàng | to imagine |
| 想法 | xiǎng fǎ | way of thinking |
| 愉快 | yú kuài | cheerful |
| 意思 | yì si | idea |
| 意义 | yì yì | sense |
| 意见 | yì jiàn | idea |
| 意识 | yì shí | consciousness |
| 爱 | ài | to love |
| 感冒 | gǎn mào | to catch cold |
| 感到 | gǎn dào | to feel |
| 感受 | gǎn shòu | to sense |
| 感情 | gǎn qíng | emotion |
| 感想 | gǎn xiǎng | impressions |
| 感谢 | gǎn xiè | (express) thanks |
| 态度 | tài du | manner |
| 慢 | màn | slow |
| 庆祝 | qìng zhù | to celebrate |
| 忧虑 | yōu lǜ | to worry |
| 懂 | dǒng | to understand |
| 恋爱 | liàn ài | (romantic) love |
| 成为 | chéng wéi | to become |
| 成立 | chéng lì | to establish |
| 戴 | Dài | surname Dai |
| 房子 | fáng zi | house |
| 房间 | fáng jiān | room |
| 所有 | suǒ yǒu | all |
| 手套 | shǒu tào | glove |
| 手提包 | shǒu tí bāo | (hand)bag |
| 手段 | shǒu duàn | method |
| 手表 | shǒu biǎo | wrist watch |
| 打 | dǎ | to beat |
| 打印机 | dǎ yìn jī | printer |
| 打工 | dǎ gōng | to work a temporary or casual job |
| 打折 | dǎ zhé | to give a discount |
| 打算 | dǎ suàn | to plan |
| 打针 | dǎ zhēn | to give or have an injection |
| 打开 | dǎ kāi | to open |
| 打电话 | dǎ diàn huà | to make a telephone call |
| 批评 | pī píng | to criticize |
| 找 | zhǎo | to try to find |
| 找钱 | zhǎo qián | to give change |
| 技能 | jì néng | technical ability |
| 把握 | bǎ wò | to grasp (also fig.) |
| 抱 | bào | to hold |
| 抱歉 | bào qiàn | to be sorry |
| 抽烟 | chōu yān | to smoke (a cigarette, tobacco) |
| 拉 | lā | to pull |
| 拍 | pāi | to pat |
| 拐 | guǎi | to turn (a corner etc) |
| 拒绝 | jù jué | to refuse |
| 招手 | zhāo shǒu | to wave |
| 拼音 | pīn yīn | phonetic writing |
| 拿 | ná | to hold |
| 挺 | tǐng | straight |
| 掌握 | zhǎng wò | to grasp (often fig.) |
| 挂 | guà | to hang or suspend (from a hook etc) |
| 采用 | cǎi yòng | to adopt |
| 接 | jiē | to receive |
| 接受 | jiē shòu | to accept |
| 接待 | jiē dài | to receive (a visitor) |
| 接着 | jiē zhe | to catch and hold on |
| 推 | tuī | to push |
| 推迟 | tuī chí | to postpone |
| 措施 | cuò shī | measure |
| 提 | tí | to carry (hanging down from the hand) |
| 提问 | tí wèn | to question |
| 提醒 | tí xǐng | to remind |
| 提高 | tí gāo | to raise |
| 插 | chā | to insert |
| 插入 | chā rù | to insert |
| 换 | huàn | to exchange |
| 握手 | wò shǒu | to shake hands |
| 搬 | bān | to move (i.e. relocate oneself) |
| 摔 | shuāi | to throw down |
| 摩托车 | mó tuō chē | motorbike |
| 撞 | zhuàng | to knock against |
| 担任 | dān rèn | to hold a governmental office or post |
| 担心 | dān xīn | anxious |
| 挤 | jǐ | to crowd in |
| 擦 | cā | to wipe |
| 摆 | bǎi | to arrange |
| 支持 | zhī chí | to be in favor of |
| 支票 | zhī piào | check (bank) |
| 收 | shōu | to receive |
| 收入 | shōu rù | to take in |
| 收拾 | shōu shi | to put in order |
| 收据 | shōu jù | receipt |
| 改善 | gǎi shàn | to make better |
| 改变 | gǎi biàn | to change |
| 放 | fàng | to put |
| 放心 | fàng xīn | to feel relieved |
| 放弃 | fàng qì | to renounce |
| 政府 | zhèng fǔ | government |
| 政治 | zhèng zhì | politics |
| 政策 | zhèng cè | policy |
| 故事 | gù shi | narrative |
| 故乡 | gù xiāng | home |
| 效果 | xiào guǒ | result |
| 效率 | xiào lǜ | efficiency |
| 救护车 | jiù hù chē | ambulance |
| 教堂 | jiào táng | church |
| 敢 | gǎn | to dare |
| 整理 | zhěng lǐ | to arrange |
| 整齐 | zhěng qí | orderly |
| 数 | shǔ | to count |
| 数 | shù | number |
| 数学 | shù xué | mathematics |
| 文件 | wén jiàn | document |
| 文具 | wén jù | stationery |
| 文化 | wén huà | culture |
| 文字 | wén zì | character |
| 文学 | wén xué | literature |
| 文章 | wén zhāng | article |
| 新 | Xīn | new |
| 新鲜 | xīn xiān | fresh (experience, food etc) |
| 方便 | fāng biàn | convenient |
| 方向 | fāng xiàng | direction |
| 方式 | fāng shì | way |
| 方法 | fāng fǎ | method |
| 方面 | fāng miàn | respect |
| 旅客 | lǚ kè | traveler |
| 旅程 | lǚ chéng | journey |
| 旅行 | lǚ xíng | to travel |
| 旅行社 | lǚ xíng shè | travel agency |
| 旅游 | lǚ yóu | trip |
| 日 | Rì | sun |
| 日子 | rì zi | day |
| 日期 | rì qī | date |
| 日记 | rì jì | diary |
| 早上 | zǎo shang | early morning |
| 明天 | míng tiān | tomorrow |
| 明白 | míng bai | clear |
| 星星 | xīng xing | star in the sky |
| 星期 | xīng qī | week |
| 春卷 | chūn juǎn | egg roll |
| 昨天 | zuó tiān | yesterday |
| 是 | shì | is |
| 时事 | shí shì | current trends |
| 时候 | shí hou | time |
| 时刻表 | shí kè biǎo | timetable |
| 时间 | shí jiān | time |
| 晚上 | wǎn shang | evening |
| 景点 | jǐng diǎn | scenic spot |
| 晴天 | qíng tiān | clear sky |
| 智商 | zhì shāng | IQ (intelligence quotient) |
| 暑假 | shǔ jià | summer vacation |
| 暖和 | nuǎn huo | warm |
| 暖气 | nuǎn qì | central heating |
| 暴力 | bào lì | violence |
| 更 | gèng | more |
| 书 | Shū | book |
| 曾经 | céng jīng | once |
| 替 | tì | to substitute for |
| 会 | huì | can |
| 会员 | huì yuán | member |
| 会议 | huì yì | meeting |
| 月 | yuè | moon |
| 月亮 | yuè liang | the moon |
| 有 | yǒu | to have |
| 有趣 | yǒu qù | interesting |
| 朋友 | péng you | friend |
| 服务 | fú wù | to serve |
| 服装 | fú zhuāng | dress |
| 期望 | qī wàng | to have expectations |
| 末班车 | mò bān chē | last bus or train |
| 本来 | běn lái | original |
| 材料 | cái liào | material |
| 东西 | dōng xi | thing |
| 板 | bǎn | board |
| 果汁 | guǒ zhī | fruit juice |
| 架 | jià | to support |
| 某 | mǒu | some |
| 查 | chá | to research |
| 根据 | gēn jù | according to |
| 桌子 | zhuō zi | table |
| 条件 | tiáo jiàn | condition |
| 梨 | lí | pear |
| 梳子 | shū zi | comb |
| 椅子 | yǐ zi | chair |
| 植物 | zhí wù | plant |
| 业余 | yè yú | in one's spare time |
| 楼 | Lóu | surname Lou |
| 楼梯 | lóu tī | stair |
| 标准 | biāo zhǔn | (an official) standard |
| 样子 | yàng zi | appearance |
| 桥 | qiáo | bridge |
| 机动 | jī dòng | locomotive |
| 机器 | jī qì | machine |
| 机会 | jī huì | opportunity |
| 检查 | jiǎn chá | inspection |
| 柜台 | guì tái | sales counter |
| 权力 | quán lì | power |
| 欣赏 | xīn shǎng | to appreciate |
| 欢迎 | huān yíng | to welcome |
| 正常 | zhèng cháng | regular |
| 正式 | zhèng shì | formal |
| 正确 | zhèng què | correct |
| 步行 | bù xíng | to go on foot |
| 岁 | suì | classifier for years (of age) |
| 历史 | lì shǐ | history |
| 死 | sǐ | to die |
| 每 | měi | each |
| 比 | Bǐ | (particle used for comparison and "-er than") |
| 比如 | bǐ rú | for example |
| 比赛 | bǐ sài | competition (sports etc) |
| 比较 | bǐ jiào | to compare |
| 毛 | Máo | surname Mao |
| 毛病 | máo bìng | fault |
| 毛笔 | máo bǐ | writing brush |
| 民族 | mín zú | nationality |
| 气氛 | qì fēn | atmosphere |
| 水 | Shuǐ | surname Shui |
| 水平 | shuǐ píng | level (of achievement etc) |
| 水果 | shuǐ guǒ | fruit |
| 永远 | yǒng yuǎn | forever |
| 汗 | hàn | perspiration |
| 决定 | jué dìng | to decide (to do something) |
| 汽车 | qì chē | car |
| 没关系 | méi guān xi | it doesn't matter |
| 沙漠 | shā mò | desert |
| 沙滩 | shā tān | beach |
| 沙发 | shā fā | sofa (loanword) |
| 法律 | fǎ lǜ | law |
| 注意 | zhù yì | to take note of |
| 注重 | zhù zhòng | to pay attention to |
| 洗 | xǐ | to wash |
| 洗澡 | xǐ zǎo | to bathe |
| 活动 | huó dòng | to exercise |
| 活泼 | huó po | lively |
| 流利 | liú lì | fluent |
| 流行 | liú xíng | popular (of a style of clothing, song etc) |
| 浪费 | làng fèi | to waste |
| 海滩 | hǎi tān | beach |
| 海关 | hǎi guān | customs (i.e. border crossing inspection) |
| 海鲜 | hǎi xiān | seafood |
| 消失 | xiāo shī | to disappear |
| 消息 | xiāo xi | news |
| 消极 | xiāo jí | negative |
| 消费 | xiāo fèi | to consume |
| 凉快 | liáng kuai | nice and cold |
| 深 | shēn | deep |
| 浅 | qiǎn | shallow |
| 清楚 | qīng chu | clear |
| 减价 | jiǎn jià | to cut prices |
| 渴 | kě | thirsty |
| 游泳 | yóu yǒng | swimming |
| 游泳池 | yóu yǒng chí | swimming pool |
| 汤 | Tāng | surname Tang |
| 准备 | zhǔn bèi | preparation |
| 准时 | zhǔn shí | on time |
| 温度 | wēn dù | temperature |
| 滑 | Huá | surname Hua |
| 满 | Mǎn | to fill |
| 满意 | mǎn yì | satisfied |
| 漂亮 | piào liang | pretty |
| 汉堡包 | hàn bǎo bāo | hamburger (loanword) |
| 汉语 | Hàn yǔ | |
| 潇洒 | xiāo sǎ | confident and at ease |
| 火车 | huǒ chē | train |
| 炒 | chǎo | to sauté |
| 炸薯条 | zhà shǔ tiáo | french fries |
| 烤鸭 | kǎo yā | roast duck |
| 烹饪 | pēng rèn | cooking |
| 无所谓 | wú suǒ wèi | to be indifferent |
| 照片 | zhào piàn | photograph |
| 照相机 | zhào xiàng jī | camera |
| 照顾 | zhào gu | to take care of |
| 烦恼 | fán nǎo | to be worried |
| 煮 | zhǔ | to cook |
| 熊猫 | xióng māo | panda |
| 熟悉 | shú xī | to be familiar with |
| 热 | rè | to warm up |
| 热情 | rè qíng | cordial |
| 热闹 | rè nao | bustling with noise and excitement |
| 灯 | dēng | lamp |
| 烧 | shāo | to burn |
| 营养 | yíng yǎng | nutrition |
| 墙 | qiáng | wall |
| 牙刷 | yá shuā | toothbrush |
| 牙膏 | yá gāo | toothpaste |
| 牛仔裤 | niú zǎi kù | jeans |
| 牛奶 | niú nǎi | cow's milk |
| 牛肉 | niú ròu | beef |
| 特别 | tè bié | especially |
| 特色 | tè sè | characteristic |
| 特点 | tè diǎn | characteristic (feature) |
| 状态 | zhuàng tài | state of affairs |
| 猜 | cāi | to guess |
| 奖 | jiǎng | prize |
| 奖金 | jiǎng jīn | premium |
| 率 | lǜ | rate |
| 玩 | wán | to play |
| 玩具 | wán jù | plaything |
| 现代 | Xiàn dài | modern times |
| 现在 | xiàn zài | now |
| 现实 | xiàn shí | reality |
| 现金 | xiàn jīn | cash |
| 理发 | lǐ fà | a barber shop |
| 甜 | tián | sweet |
| 生命 | shēng mìng | life (as the characteristic of living beings) |
| 生意 | shēng yi | business |
| 生气 | shēng qì | to get angry |
| 生活 | shēng huó | life |
| 生物 | shēng wù | organism |
| 生产 | shēng chǎn | to produce |
| 用 | yòng | to use |
| 由 | yóu | to follow |
| 由于 | yóu yú | due to |
| 男 | nán | male |
| 留 | liú | to leave (a message etc) |
| 留学生 | liú xué shēng | student studying abroad |
| 留念 | liú niàn | to keep as a souvenir |
| 留言 | liú yán | to leave a message |
| 当 | dāng | to be |
| 当前 | dāng qián | current |
| 当地 | dāng dì | local |
| 当然 | dāng rán | only natural |
| 疼 | téng | (it) hurts |
| 病 | bìng | illness |
| 痛苦 | tòng kǔ | pain |
| 瘦 | shòu | thin |
| 痒 | yǎng | to itch |
| 登记 | dēng jì | to register (one's name) |
| 发 | fā | to send out |
| 发展 | fā zhǎn | development |
| 发烧 | fā shāo | to have a high temperature (from illness) |
| 发现 | fā xiàn | to find |
| 发生 | fā shēng | to happen |
| 发言 | fā yán | to make a speech |
| 发音 | fā yīn | to pronounce |
| 白天 | bái tiān | daytime |
| 白菜 | bái cài | Chinese cabbage |
| 白酒 | bái jiǔ | baijiu, a spirit usually distilled from sorghum |
| 百货商店 | bǎi huò shāng diàn | department store |
| 盒子 | hé zi | box |
| 尽量 | jìn liàng | as much as possible |
| 盘子 | pán zi | tray |
| 目前 | mù qián | at the present time |
| 目标 | mù biāo | target |
| 目的 | mù dì | purpose |
| 相信 | xiāng xìn | to be convinced (that sth is true) |
| 相同 | xiāng tóng | identical |
| 相当 | xiāng dāng | equivalent to |
| 盼望 | pàn wàng | to hope for |
| 省 | shěng | to save |
| 看 | kàn | to see |
| 看不起 | kàn bu qǐ | to look down upon |
| 看法 | kàn fǎ | way of looking at a thing |
| 真 | zhēn | really |
| 真正 | zhēn zhèng | genuine |
| 眼镜 | yǎn jìng | spectacles |
| 睡觉 | shuì jiào | to go to bed |
| 矛盾 | máo dùn | contradiction |
| 知识 | zhī shi | knowledge |
| 知道 | zhī dào | to know |
| 短 | duǎn | short |
| 矮 | ǎi | low |
| 研究 | yán jiū | research |
| 破坏 | pò huài | destruction |
| 硬件 | yìng jiàn | hardware |
| 硬卧 | yìng wò | hard sleeper (a type of sleeper train ticket class with a harder bunk) |
| 确实 | què shí | indeed |
| 矿泉水 | kuàng quán shuǐ | mineral spring water |
| 社交 | shè jiāo | interaction |
| 社会 | shè huì | society |
| 祖先 | zǔ xiān | ancestor |
| 祖国 | zǔ guó | motherland |
| 祝贺 | zhù hè | to congratulate |
| 票 | piào | ticket |
| 禁止 | jìn zhǐ | to prohibit |
| 礼堂 | lǐ táng | assembly hall |
| 礼物 | lǐ wù | gift |
| 礼貌 | lǐ mào | courtesy |
| 私人 | sī rén | private |
| 科技 | kē jì | science and technology |
| 科目 | kē mù | subject |
| 秘书 | mì shū | secretary |
| 租用 | zū yòng | to rent and use |
| 租金 | zū jīn | rent |
| 程度 | chéng dù | degree (level or extent) |
| 种 | zhòng | to plant |
| 积极 | jī jí | active |
| 稳定 | wěn dìng | steady |
| 空 | kōng | empty |
| 空调 | kōng tiáo | air conditioning |
| 空闲 | kòng xián | idle |
| 空间 | kōng jiān | space |
| 穿 | chuān | to wear |
| 突然 | tū rán | sudden |
| 窗户 | chuāng hu | window |
| 穷 | qióng | poor |
| 立刻 | lì kè | forthwith |
| 站 | zhàn | station |
| 站台 | zhàn tái | platform (at a railway station) |
| 竟然 | jìng rán | unexpectedly |
| 童年 | tóng nián | childhood |
| 竞争 | jìng zhēng | to compete |
| 笑 | xiào | laugh |
| 筷子 | kuài zi | chopsticks |
| 箱子 | xiāng zi | suitcase |
| 节目 | jié mù | program |
| 范围 | fàn wéi | range |
| 简单 | jiǎn dān | simple |
| 签证 | qiān zhèng | visa |
| 米饭 | mǐ fàn | (cooked) rice |
| 粗 | cū | coarse |
| 精力 | jīng lì | energy |
| 精彩 | jīng cǎi | wonderful |
| 精神 | jīng shén | spirit |
| 糖 | táng | sugar |
| 纠正 | jiū zhèng | to correct |
| 纪念品 | jì niàn pǐn | souvenir |
| 约定 | yuē dìng | to agree on sth (after discussion) |
| 约会 | yuē huì | appointment |
| 红绿灯 | hóng lǜ dēng | traffic light |
| 累 | lèi | tired |
| 细 | xì | thin or slender |
| 细心 | xì xīn | careful |
| 组织 | zǔ zhī | to organize |
| 结束 | jié shù | termination |
| 结果 | jié guǒ | outcome |
| 结账 | jié zhàng | to pay the bill |
| 绝对 | jué duì | absolute |
| 给 | gěi | to |
| 经常 | jīng cháng | frequently |
| 经历 | jīng lì | experience |
| 经理 | jīng lǐ | manager |
| 经过 | jīng guò | to pass |
| 经验 | jīng yàn | experience |
| 紧张 | jǐn zhāng | nervous |
| 总结 | zǒng jié | to sum up |
| 总统 | zǒng tǒng | president (of a country) |
| 繁荣 | fán róng | prosperous |
| 继续 | jì xù | to continue |
| 才 | cái | a moment ago |
| 缺点 | quē diǎn | weak point |
| 罚款 | fá kuǎn | to fine |
| 骂 | mà | to scold |
| 羊肉 | yáng ròu | mutton |
| 美 | Měi | beautiful |
| 美术馆 | měi shù guǎn | art gallery |
| 美丽 | měi lì | beautiful |
| 羽毛球 | yǔ máo qiú | badminton |
| 习惯 | xí guàn | habit |
| 老虎 | lǎo hǔ | tiger |
| 考虑 | kǎo lǜ | to think over |
| 聚会 | jù huì | party |
| 联系 | lián xì | connection |
| 聪明 | cōng ming | intelligent |
| 声调 | shēng diào | tone |
| 职业 | zhí yè | occupation |
| 听 | tīng | to listen |
| 肉 | ròu | meat |
| 肯定 | kěn dìng | to be certain |
| 背包 | bēi bāo | knapsack |
| 胖 | pàng | fat |
| 胡同 | hú tòng | lane |
| 能 | Néng | surname Neng |
| 能力 | néng lì | capability |
| 脱 | tuō | to shed |
| 脑子 | nǎo zi | brains |
| 自信 | zì xìn | to have confidence in oneself |
| 自己 | zì jǐ | oneself |
| 自然 | zì rán | nature |
| 自由 | zì yóu | freedom |
| 自行车 | zì xíng chē | bicycle |
| 臭 | chòu | stench |
| 兴奋 | xīng fèn | excited |
| 举 | jǔ | to lift |
| 举动 | jǔ dòng | act |
| 举行 | jǔ xíng | to hold (a meeting, ceremony etc) |
| 旧 | jiù | old |
| 舒服 | shū fu | comfortable |
| 舒适 | shū shì | cozy |
| 航空 | háng kōng | aviation |
| 花园 | huā yuán | garden |
| 苦 | kǔ | bitter |
| 茶 | chá | tea |
| 草地 | cǎo dì | lawn |
| 菜单 | cài dān | menu |
| 菜谱 | cài pǔ | menu (in restaurant) |
| 落后 | luò hòu | to fall behind |
| 著名 | zhù míng | famous |
| 着急 | zháo jí | to worry |
| 着凉 | zháo liáng | to catch cold |
| 葡萄酒 | pú tao jiǔ | (grape) wine |
| 蔬菜 | shū cài | vegetables |
| 薯条 | shǔ tiáo | french fries |
| 艺术 | yì shù | art |
| 药 | yào | medicine |
| 苹果 | píng guǒ | apple |
| 号 | hào | ordinal number |
| 号码 | hào mǎ | number |
| 蛇 | shé | snake |
| 蛋糕 | dàn gāo | cake |
| 虾 | xiā | shrimp |
| 行动 | xíng dòng | operation |
| 行李 | xíng li | luggage |
| 行业 | háng yè | industry |
| 行为 | xíng wéi | action |
| 街 | jiē | street |
| 卫生间 | wèi shēng jiān | bathroom |
| 衣服 | yī fu | clothes |
| 衣柜 | yī guì | wardrobe |
| 表扬 | biǎo yáng | to praise |
| 表演 | biǎo yǎn | play |
| 表现 | biǎo xiàn | to show |
| 被 | bèi | quilt |
| 裙子 | qún zi | skirt |
| 装 | zhuāng | adornment |
| 制作 | zhì zuò | to make |
| 复杂 | fù zá | complicated |
| 裤子 | kù zi | trousers |
| 袜子 | wà zi | socks |
| 衬衫 | chèn shān | shirt |
| 西方 | Xī fāng | the West |
| 西瓜 | xī guā | watermelon |
| 要 | yào | important |
| 要求 | yāo qiú | to request |
| 要紧 | yào jǐn | important |
| 规定 | guī dìng | provision |
| 觉得 | jué de | to think |
| 观察 | guān chá | to observe |
| 观念 | guān niàn | notion |
| 观点 | guān diǎn | point of view |
| 角 | jiǎo | angle |
| 角度 | jiǎo dù | angle |
| 解雇 | jiě gù | to fire |
| 解决 | jiě jué | to settle (a dispute) |
| 解释 | jiě shì | explanation |
| 订票 | dìng piào | to book tickets |
| 计划 | jì huà | plan |
| 计算 | jì suàn | to count |
| 讨厌 | tǎo yàn | to dislike |
| 讨论 | tǎo lùn | to discuss |
| 记 | jì | to record |
| 记住 | jì zhu | to remember |
| 记忆 | jì yì | to remember |
| 访问 | fǎng wèn | to visit |
| 设备 | shè bèi | equipment |
| 设施 | shè shī | facilities |
| 设立 | shè lì | to set up |
| 设置 | shè zhì | to set up |
| 设计 | shè jì | plan |
| 诊所 | zhěn suǒ | clinic |
| 词语 | cí yǔ | word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases) |
| 试 | shì | to test |
| 详细 | xiáng xì | detailed |
| 认为 | rèn wéi | to believe |
| 认真 | rèn zhēn | conscientious |
| 语言 | yǔ yán | language |
| 说 | shuō | to speak |
| 说明 | shuō míng | to explain |
| 说法 | shuō fa | way of speaking |
| 说话 | shuō huà | to speak |
| 调动 | diào dòng | to transfer |
| 调整 | tiáo zhěng | to adjust |
| 调查 | diào chá | investigation |
| 调节 | tiáo jié | to adjust |
| 谈话 | tán huà | talk |
| 请 | qǐng | to ask |
| 请假 | qǐng jià | to request leave of absence |
| 请客 | qǐng kè | to give a dinner party |
| 讲 | jiǎng | to speak |
| 讲座 | jiǎng zuò | a course of lectures |
| 谢谢 | xiè xie | to thank |
| 证件 | zhèng jiàn | certificate |
| 证明 | zhèng míng | proof |
| 证书 | zhèng shū | credentials |
| 护照 | hù zhào | passport |
| 读书 | dú shū | to read a book |
| 变 | biàn | to change |
| 变化 | biàn huà | change |
| 豆腐 | dòu fu | tofu |
| 丰富 | fēng fù | to enrich |
| 豪华 | háo huá | luxurious |
| 猫 | māo | cat |
| 负责 | fù zé | to be in charge of |
| 贵 | guì | expensive |
| 买 | mǎi | to buy |
| 费 | Fèi | surname Fei |
| 费用 | fèi yòng | cost |
| 贸易 | mào yì | (commercial) trade |
| 资料 | zī liào | material |
| 资源 | Zī yuán | natural resource (such as water or minerals) |
| 资金 | zī jīn | funds |
| 卖 | mài | to sell |
| 质量 | zhì liàng | quality |
| 赢 | yíng | to beat |
| 走路 | zǒu lù | to walk |
| 起飞 | qǐ fēi | (of an aircraft) to take off |
| 超市 | chāo shì | supermarket |
| 超级市场 | chāo jí shì chǎng | supermarket |
| 超过 | chāo guò | to surpass |
| 足够 | zú gòu | enough |
| 跑步 | pǎo bù | to run |
| 距离 | jù lí | distance |
| 跟 | gēn | heel |
| 路 | Lù | surname Lu |
| 路口 | lù kǒu | crossing |
| 路程 | lù chéng | route |
| 路线 | lù xiàn | itinerary |
| 路过 | lù guò | to pass by or through |
| 躺 | tǎng | to recline |
| 车库 | chē kù | garage |
| 软卧 | ruǎn wò | soft sleeper (a type of sleeper train ticket class with a softer bunk) |
| 轻 | qīng | light |
| 轻松 | qīng sōng | light |
| 输 | shū | to lose |
| 转 | zhuǎn | to turn |
| 转盘 | zhuàn pán | turntable |
| 辛苦 | xīn kǔ | exhausting |
| 辣 | là | hot (spicy) |
| 办法 | bàn fǎ | means |
| 辩论 | biàn lùn | debate |
| 农村 | nóng cūn | rural area |
| 农业 | nóng yè | agriculture |
| 农民 | nóng mín | peasant |
| 近 | jìn | near |
| 近况 | jìn kuàng | recent developments |
| 迷路 | mí lù | to lose the way |
| 追求 | zhuī qiú | to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly |
| 退休 | tuì xiū | to retire |
| 送 | sòng | to deliver |
| 这么 | zhè me | so much |
| 通畅 | tōng chàng | unobstructed |
| 通知 | tōng zhī | to notify |
| 通过 | tōng guò | by means of |
| 速度 | sù dù | speed |
| 连衣裙 | lián yī qún | woman's dress |
| 周末 | zhōu mò | weekend |
| 进口 | jìn kǒu | to import |
| 进步 | jìn bù | progress |
| 进行 | jìn xíng | to advance |
| 游戏 | yóu xì | game |
| 游览 | yóu lǎn | to go sightseeing |
| 运作 | yùn zuò | to operate |
| 运动 | yùn dòng | to move |
| 运气 | yùn qi | luck (good or bad) |
| 过 | Guò | surname Guo |
| 过去 | guò qù | (in the) past |
| 道理 | dào li | reason |
| 远 | yuǎn | far |
| 迟到 | chí dào | to arrive late |
| 选择 | xuǎn zé | to select |
| 邀请 | yāo qǐng | to invite |
| 还 | hái | still |
| 边 | biān | side |
| 郊区 | jiāo qū | suburban district |
| 部分 | bù fen | part |
| 邮局 | yóu jú | post office |
| 邮票 | yóu piào | (postage) stamp |
| 都 | dōu | all |
| 都市 | dū shì | city |
| 乡村 | xiāng cūn | rustic |
| 邻居 | lín jū | neighbor |
| 酒吧 | jiǔ bā | bar |
| 酒店 | jiǔ diàn | wine shop |
| 酷 | kù | ruthless |
| 醉 | zuì | intoxicated |
| 醋 | cù | vinegar |
| 醒 | xǐng | to wake up |
| 酱油 | jiàng yóu | soy sauce |
| 重 | zhòng | heavy |
| 重要 | zhòng yào | important |
| 重视 | zhòng shì | to attach importance to sth |
| 重点 | zhòng diǎn | important point |
| 野餐 | yě cān | picnic |
| 金 | Jīn | surname Jin |
| 铺位 | pù wèi | bunk |
| 钱 | Qián | surname Qian |
| 错误 | cuò wù | error |
| 表 | biǎo | wrist or pocket watch |
| 镜子 | jìng zi | mirror |
| 钟 | zhōng | clock |
| 铁路 | tiě lù | railroad |
| 钥匙 | yào shi | key |
| 长 | cháng | length |
| 长 | zhǎng | chief |
| 长期 | cháng qī | long term |
| 门 | Mén | surname Men |
| 开 | kāi | to open |
| 开始 | kāi shǐ | to begin |
| 开往 | kāi wǎng | (of a bus, train etc) to leave for |
| 开会 | kāi huì | to hold a meeting |
| 开玩笑 | kāi wán xiào | to play a joke |
| 开发 | kāi fā | to exploit (a resource) |
| 关系 | guān xi | relation |
| 关心 | guān xīn | to be concerned about |
| 关于 | guān yú | pertaining to |
| 防止 | fáng zhǐ | to prevent |
| 附近 | fù jìn | (in the) vicinity |
| 降低 | jiàng dī | to reduce |
| 院子 | yuàn zi | courtyard |
| 阳光 | yáng guāng | sunshine |
| 隔壁 | gé bì | next door |
| 集合 | jí hé | to gather |
| 杂技 | zá jì | acrobatics |
| 鸡蛋 | jī dàn | (chicken) egg |
| 离 | Lí | surname Li |
| 离开 | lí kāi | to depart |
| 难 | nán | difficult (to...) |
| 难受 | nán shòu | to feel unwell |
| 难过 | nán guò | to feel sad |
| 零钱 | líng qián | change (of money) |
| 零食 | líng shí | between-meal nibbles |
| 电动 | diàn dòng | electric-powered |
| 电梯 | diàn tī | elevator |
| 电脑 | diàn nǎo | computer |
| 需求 | xū qiú | requirement |
| 需要 | xū yào | to need |
| 非常 | fēi cháng | very |
| 面 | miàn | noodles |
| 面对 | miàn duì | to confront |
| 鞋 | xié | shoe |
| 音乐 | yīn yuè | music |
| 顶 | dǐng | apex |
| 项目 | xiàng mù | item |
| 顺利 | shùn lì | smoothly |
| 顺着 | shùn zhe | to follow |
| 领导 | lǐng dǎo | lead |
| 领带 | lǐng dài | necktie |
| 题目 | tí mù | subject |
| 愿意 | yuàn yì | to wish |
| 愿望 | yuàn wàng | desire |
| 顾客 | gù kè | client |
| 风俗 | fēng sú | social custom |
| 风景 | fēng jǐng | scenery |
| 飞机 | fēi jī | airplane |
| 食品 | shí pǐn | foodstuff |
| 食堂 | shí táng | dining hall |
| 饭店 | fàn diàn | restaurant |
| 饭馆 | fàn guǎn | restaurant |
| 饮料 | yǐn liào | drink |
| 饮食 | yǐn shí | food and drink |
| 饱 | bǎo | to eat till full |
| 饺子 | jiǎo zi | dumpling |
| 养 | yǎng | to raise (animals) |
| 养老金 | yǎng lǎo jīn | pension |
| 餐厅 | cān tīng | dining hall |
| 饿 | è | to be hungry |
| 首 | shǒu | head |
| 首先 | shǒu xiān | first (of all) |
| 首饰 | shǒu shì | jewelry |
| 香 | xiāng | fragrant |
| 香蕉 | xiāng jiāo | banana |
| 马 | Mǎ | surname Ma |
| 马虎 | mǎ hu | careless |
| 骑 | qí | to ride (an animal or bike) |
| 脏 | zāng | dirty |
| 体会 | tǐ huì | to know from experience |
| 体重 | tǐ zhòng | body weight |
| 体验 | tǐ yàn | to experience for oneself |
| 高 | Gāo | surname Gao |
| 高级 | gāo jí | high level |
| 高兴 | gāo xìng | happy |
| 鱼 | Yú | surname Yu |
| 鸟 | niǎo | bird |
| 盐 | yán | salt |
| 面条 | miàn tiáo | noodles |
| 黄油 | huáng yóu | butter |
| 黄瓜 | huáng guā | cucumber |
| 点心 | diǎn xin | dimsum (in Cantonese cooking) |
| 点菜 | diǎn cài | to order dishes (in a restaurant) |
| 点头 | diǎn tóu | to nod |
| 鼓励 | gǔ lì | to encourage |
| 龙 | Lóng | surname Long |
| 陪 | péi | to accompany |
| 对…感兴趣 | duì … gǎn xìng qù | interested in … |
| 时装店 | shí zhuāng diàn | fashion store |
| 有空儿 | yǒu kòng r | has free time |
| 亲爱的 | qīn ài de | dear (sweet name for someone) |
| 单程票 | dān chéng piào | one-way ticket |
| 跟…一样 | gēn … yī yàng | the same as |
| 算账 | suàn zhàng | settle accounts |
| 发邮件 | fā yóu jiàn | to send email |
| 亲子游 | qīn zǐ yóu | family outing |