No.96 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

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一个不喜欢开玩笑的人，不一定让人讨厌。但是一个会开玩笑的人， 往往让人觉得很可爱。

★ 会开玩笑的人：
A更诚实   B很成熟   C让人喜欢   D比较无聊

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1. kāi wánxiào 开玩笑 make a joke   (HSK 4) []
2. tǎoyàn 讨厌 annoying | disagreeable | disgusting   (HSK 4) [adj.]
3. wǎngwǎng 往往 always | often   (HSK 4) [adv.]
4. chéngshí 诚实 honest   (HSK 4) [adj.]
5. chéngshú 成熟 mature   (HSK 4) [v.]
6. wúliáo 无聊 boring | dull | uninteresting   (HSK 4) [adj.]

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Answers: C.让人喜欢

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【词根 Root】42 Compound Words Containing 心 Xīn【HSK 1-6】

词根 Root | 词缀 Affix (Videos) >> 心

In ancient China, people believed that heart was the organ responsible for thinking and feeling.
When the character "心" is used to form different words and phrases, it can mean:

heart, such as: 心电图, 心跳.

center | core, such as 中心.

mood | mind, such as 伤心, 开心, 粗心, 小心, 心情 ect.

thought, such as 心得.

心 itself is a Chinese radical. Another radical 忄 is evolved from 心. Most characters with the radical 心 or 忄 are related to psychological and emotional activities.

1. xīndiàn tú 心电图 Electrocardiogram

• Yīshēng wèi wǒ zuòle xīndiàntú jiǎnchá.
  医生为我做了心电图检查。
  The doctor did an electrocardiogram for me. 12910
  Electrocardiogram: electro- = electrical...电 | cardio- = heart...心 | gram = drawing...图

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2. xīntiào 心跳 heartbeat

• Tā tài jǐnzhāngle, dōu néng tīngjiàn zìjǐ de xīntiào.
  他太紧张了，都能听见自己的心跳。
  He was so nervous that he could hear his heartbeat. 12911
  The word 心跳 is like a short sentence, which contains the subject 心 and the verb 跳. [Subject + Verb]

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3. zhōngxīn 中心 centre | centrum | centrality | kernel | heart | core | hub 【HSK-5】n.

• Wǒmen gōngsī bān dàole shì zhōngxīn.
  我们公司搬到了市中心。
  Our company moved to the center of city. 12912
  中=center,middle | 心=center,core | The word 中心 is composed of two roots having similar meanings.

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4. shāngxīn 伤心 sad | grieved | heart-broken | broken-hearted 【HSK-4】adj.

• Zài wǒ shāngxīn de shíhòu, nǐ zǒng shì péi zài wǒ shēnbiān.
  在我伤心的时候，你总是陪在我身边。
  You always accompany me when I feel sad. 9570
  伤=hurt | 心=heart,mood | The word 伤心 is like a phrase, which contains the verb 伤 and the object 心.

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5. kāixīn 开心 happy | joyful | delighted 【HSK-4】adj.

• Tā qù gòuwù hǎo ràng zìjǐ kāixīn qǐlái.
  她去购物好让自己开心起来。
  She went shopping to cheer herself up. 10950

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6. cūxīn 粗心 careless | thoughtless 【HSK-4】adj.

• Tā zhǐshì yǒushí yǒudiǎn cūxīn.
  她只是有时有点粗心。
  She's just a little thoughtless sometimes. 10625
  粗=rough,coarse | 心=mind | "粗" is used to modify "心".

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7. xiǎoxīn 小心 careful 【HSK-3】adj.

• Nǐ zài zhèlǐ bìxū shífēn xiǎoxīn.
  你在这里必须十分小心。
  You must be very careful here. 12913

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8. diǎnxīn 点心 dessert | pastry 【HSK-6】n.

• Nǐ yǒuméiyǒu zhǔnbèi diǎnxīn hé shuǐguǒ?
  你有没有准备点心和水果？
  Have you prepared dessert and fruit? 12914
  点=一点儿 a little,a bit | 心=心意 gratitude. The word "点心" is an abbreviation for 一点儿心意"a little bit of gratitude" and is now used to indicate "dessert, pastry".

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9. xīndé 心得 gained knowledge 【HSK-6】n.

• Nǐ zài hànyǔ xuéxí fāngmiàn yǒu shé me xīndé ma?
  你在汉语学习方面有什么心得吗？
  Do you have any experience in learning Chinese? 12915

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10. xīnlǐ 心理 psychology | mentality | mind | psychic 【HSK-5】n.

• Wǒ yǐjīng zuò hǎole xīnlǐ zhǔnbèi.
  我已经做好了心理准备。
  I am mentally prepared. 12916
  psychology: psycho- = mental,mind...心 | -logy = theory,science...理

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11. zérènxīn 责任心 responsibility 【HSK-4】n.

• Tā duì gōngzuò yǒu gāodù zérènxīn.
  他对工作有高度责任心。
  He has a high sense of responsibility towards his job. 12918

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12. xīnqíng 心情 mood | frame of mind | temper 【HSK-4】n.

• Tā xīnqíng hěn bù hǎo, suǒyǐ gēn tā shuōhuà yào xiǎoxīn.
  他心情很不好，所以跟他说话要小心。
  He's in a really bad mood so be careful with what you say to him. 10659

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13. xīntài 心态 mentality | psychology 【HSK-6】n.

• Wǒ nǔlì bǎochí lèguān de xīntài.
  我努力保持乐观的心态。
  I try to maintain a positive mentality. 12919
  The radical "心" is used in the lower part of "态". The radical "心" is commonly known as 心字底(Xīn Zì Dǐ). Most characters with the radical "心" are related to psychological and emotional activities.

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14. kǒngpà 恐怕 I am afraid | perhaps | probably | maybe 【HSK-4】adv.

• Zài zhè jiàn shìqíng shàng wǒ kǒngpà yǔ nǐ yìjiàn bùtóng.
  在这件事情上我恐怕与你意见不同。
  I am afraid that I will disagree with you on this matter. 12920
  The radical "心" is used in the lower part of "恐".
  The radical "忄" is used in the left-side of “怕”. It is commonly called 竖心旁(Shù Xīn Páng).

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No.95 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

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当我觉得累的时候，我就找一个安静的地方，一边喝茶一边听音乐。弟弟 正好和我相反，这种时候，他喜欢去热闹的地方，和朋友们一起玩儿。
★ 弟弟累的时候：
A讨厌约会   B喜欢打网球   C会去逛逛街   D和朋友出去玩

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1. dāng 当 when   (HSK 4) [conj.]
2. zhènghǎo 正好 just | exactly |    (HSK 4) [adv.]
3. xiāngfǎn 相反 opposite | contrary | adverse   (HSK 4) [adj.]
4. rènao 热闹 lively | bustling with noise and excitement   (HSK 4) [adj.]
5. tǎoyàn 讨厌 hate | dislike | be tired of   (HSK 4) [sv.]
6. yuēhuì 约会 date | appointment   (HSK 4) [n.]
7. wǎngqiú 网球 tennis   (HSK 4) [n.]
8. guàng 逛 stroll | roam   (HSK 4) [v.]

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Answers: D.和朋友出去玩

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No.94 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

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这里的大部分地方都是山，高度一般在 4000 米以上。因为太高，空气 比别的地方少，刚到这里的人会感觉身体不舒服，但过一段时间之后， 就会逐渐适应。

★ 刚到这里的人为什么感觉不舒服？
A空气少    B阴天多    C气温低    D天气干燥

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1. bùfèn 部分 part   (HSK 4) [n.]
2. yǐshàng 以上 the above | the above-mentioned   (HSK 4) [n.]
3. kōngqì 空气 air   (HSK 4) [n.]
4. gāng 刚 just | only   (HSK 4) [adv.]
5. gǎnjué 感觉 sense | perceive | feel   (HSK 4) [v.]
6. zhīhòu 之后 later | after | afterwards   (HSK 4) [adv.]
7. zhújiàn 逐渐 gradually | by degrees | little by little   (HSK 4) [adv.]
8. shìyìng 适应 adjust | adapt | fit   (HSK 4) [v.]
9. gānzào 干燥 dry | arid   (HSK 4) [adj.]

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Answers: A.空气少

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No.93 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

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晚上，我刚刚躺下，就响起了敲门声。一猜就知道是和我一起租房的那个人又没带 钥匙。他好像特别马虎，虽然每次都红着脸向我说抱歉、打扰了，可过不了几天， 就又能听到他的敲门声了。
★ 敲门的那个人怎么了？
A生病了   B走错门了   C工作太忙   D忘拿钥匙了

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1. gānggāng 刚刚 just | only | right now   (HSK 4) [adv.]
2. tǎng 躺 lie down | recline   (HSK 4) [v.]
3. xiǎng 响 make a sound   (HSK 4) [v.]
4. qiāo 敲 knock | beat | strike   (HSK 4) [v.]
5. cāi 猜 guess   (HSK 4) [v.]
6. zū 租 rent   (HSK 4) [v.]
7. yàoshi 钥匙 key (to a lock)   (HSK 4) [n.]
8. hǎoxiàng 好像 seem | as if | be like   (HSK 4) [adv.]
9. mǎhu 马虎 careless | negligent   (HSK 4) [adj.]
10. bàoqiàn 抱歉 be sorry | feel apologetic | regret   (HSK 4) [v.]
11. dǎrǎo 打扰 bother | interrupt | intervene   (HSK 4) [v.]

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Answers: D.忘拿钥匙了

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No.92 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

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刚才同事小王叫住我，说没有联系上那位顾客，我给他的电话号码不对。 我查了一下手机，才发现我写的电话号码少了一个数字，我真是太粗心了。

★ 小王为什么没联系上那个顾客？
A手机丢了 B传真机坏了 C电话号码错了 D密码少了一个数字

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1. liánxì 联系 communicate | establish contact   (HSK 4) [v.]
2. gùkè 顾客 customer   (HSK 4) [n.]
3. hàomǎ 号码 number   (HSK 4) [n.]
4. shùzì 数字 figure | numeral | number   (HSK 4) [n.]
5. cūxīn 粗心 careless | thoughtless   (HSK 4) [adj.]
6. diū 丢 lose   (HSK 4) [v.]
7. chuánzhēn 传真 fax   (HSK 4) [n.]
8. mìmǎ 密码 password | code   (HSK 4) [n.]

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Answers: C.电话号码错了

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No.91 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

HSK 4 > Reading Comprehension (List) > No.91

我上学校网站看了课表，发现李老师这学期开了一门“汉字与文化”课， 我想去听听，之前看过他写的一篇关于这方面的文章，非常有趣。

★ 他在谈：
A选课   B课前预习   C汉语语法   D对汉字的看法

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1. wǎngzhàn 网站 website   (HSK 4) [n.]
2. xuéqī 学期 term   (HSK 4) [n.]
3. yǔ 与 with | to   (HSK 4) [prep.]
4. zhīqián 之前 before | prior to | ago:   (HSK 4) [prep.]
5. piān 篇 (measure word for essays, articles)   (HSK 4) [nm.]
6. fāngmiàn 方面 aspect   (HSK 4) [n.]
7. wénzhāng 文章 article | essay   (HSK 4) [n.]
8. yǒuqù 有趣 interesting | fascinating | amusing   (HSK 4) [adj.]
9. tán 谈 talk | speak | chat   (HSK 4) [v.]
10. yùxí 预习 preview   (HSK 4) [v.]
11. yǔfǎ 语法 grammar   (HSK 4) [n.]
12. kànfǎ 看法 opinion   (HSK 4) [n.]

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Answers: A.选课

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Chinese characters with the radical 手(Shǒu)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 手(Shǒu)

[手]俗称“手字旁”，“手字旁”的字通常与手或手的活动有关。 The radical "手" is commonly known as 手字旁(shǒu zì páng). Chinese characters with the radical 手 are usually related to hands or the activities of hands.

手 (1 characters)
拿 (1 characters)
掌 拜 (2 characters)

HSK Level 2:    1 characters

1 手 【shǒu】 hand

手表【shǒubiǎo】 wrist watch | watch [level: 2] n. 手机【shǒujī】 mobile phone [level: 2] n. 洗手间【xǐshǒujiān】 toilet | washroom | bathroom [level: 3] n. 手忙脚乱【shǒumángjiǎoluàn】 in tearing hurry | in a flurry | in a muddle [level: 4] 握手【wòshǒu】 shake hands [level: 4] v. 顺手【shùnshǒu】 conveniently | smoothly [level: 4] adv.

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HSK Level 3:    1 characters

1 拿 【ná】 to hold | to seize | to catch | to apprehend | to take

拿【ná】 take | hold [level: 3] v.

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HSK Level 4:    2 characters

1 掌 【zhǎng】 in charge of | palm of hand

鼓掌【gǔzhǎng】 applaud | clap [level: 4] sv. 掌声【zhǎngshēng】 the sound of clapping | applause [level: 4] n.

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2 拜 【bài】 to pay respect | worship | visit | salute

礼拜天【lǐbàitiān】 Sunday [level: 4] n.

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Chinese characters with the radical 雨(Yǔ)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 雨(Yǔ)

【雨】俗称“雨字头”。“雨字头”的汉字通常与降雨有关。 The radical 雨 is commonly known as "雨字头" (yǔ zì tóu). Chinese characters with this radical are usually related to rainfall.

HSK level 1: 雨 零   (2 characters)
HSK level 2: 雪   (1 characters)
HSK level 3: 需   (1 characters)

HSK Level 1:    2 characters

1 雨 【yǔ】 rain

下雨【xiàyǔ】 rain [level: 1] sv. 降雨【jiàngyǔ】 rainfall [level: 4] n. 风雨【fēngyǔ】 wind and rain | trials and hardship [level: 4]

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2 零 【líng】 remnant | zero

零【líng】 zero [level: 1] num. 零钱【língqián】 change [level: 4] n.

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HSK Level 2:    1 characters

1 雪 【xuě】 snow

雪【xuě】 snow [level: 2] n. 下雪【xiàxuě】 snowing [level: 2] v.

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HSK Level 3:    1 characters

1 需 【xū】 to require | to need | to want | necessity | need

需要【xūyào】 need | claim | demand | want [level: 3] v.

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Chinese characters with the radical 水(Shuǐ)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 水(Shuǐ)

【水】是汉字部首。从水的字表示江河或水利名称,或表示水的流动,或水的性质状态。 水 is a radical of Chinese characters. Chinese characters with this radical can express the name of the river or irrigation works, the flow of water, or the state of the water.

HSK level 1: 水   (1 characters)
HSK level 3: 求   (1 characters)
HSK level 4: 永 泉   (2 characters)

HSK Level 1:    1 characters

1 水 【shuǐ】 water | river

水【shuǐ】 water [level: 1] n. 水果【shuǐguǒ】 fruit [level: 1] n. 水平【shuǐpíng】 standard | level (of skill, ability and knowledge, etc.) [level: 3] n. 矿泉水【kuàngquánshuǐ】 mineral water [level: 4] n. 汗水【hànshuǐ】 sweat [level: 4] n.

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HSK Level 3:    1 characters

1 求 【qiú】 to seek | to look for | to request | to demand | to beseech

要求【yāoqiú】 ask | request | demand [level: 3] v. 要求【yāoqiú】 request | demand | need [level: 3] n.

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HSK Level 4:    2 characters

1 永 【yǒng】 forever | always | perpetual (ly)

永远【yǒngyuǎn】 forever | perpetually [level: 4] adv.

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2 泉 【quán】 fountain | spring

矿泉水【kuàngquánshuǐ】 mineral water [level: 4] n.

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Chinese characters with the radical 冫(Bīng)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 冫(Bīng)

【冫】俗称“两点水”，作部首时，可以表示和温度低或冰有关的事物。古同“冰”。 冫 is commonly known as "两点水" (Liǎng diǎn shuǐ). Chinese characters with this radical usually indicate things related to low temperatures or ice. In ancient Chinese, it is the same as "ice."

HSK level 1: 冷   (1 characters)
HSK level 2: 准   (1 characters)
HSK level 3: 决 冰 净   (3 characters)
HSK level 4: 况 减 凉   (3 characters)

HSK Level 1:    1 characters

1 冷 【lěng】 cold

冷【lěng】 cold [level: 1] adj. 冷静【lěngjìng】 calm | cool | dispassionate [level: 4] adj. 冷静【lěngjìng】 calm down [level: 4] v.

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HSK Level 2:    1 characters

1 准 【zhǔn】 to allow | to grant | to permit | accurate | standard, accurate | standard

准备【zhǔnbèi】 prepare | plan | be going to | intend [level: 2] v. 准备【zhǔnbèi】 preparation | arrangement [level: 2] n. 标准【biāozhǔn】 standard | criterion [level: 4] n. 标准【biāozhǔn】 conforming to a standard [level: 4] adj. 准确【zhǔnquè】 exact | precise [level: 4] adj. 准时【zhǔnshí】 on time | punctually [level: 4] adv.

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HSK Level 3:    3 characters

1 决 【jué】 to decide | breach (a dyke) | to determine

解决【jiějué】 solve | settle | resolve a problem or an issue [level: 3] v. 决定【juédìng】 decide | determine [level: 3] v. 决定【juédìng】 decision | determination | resolution [level: 3] n.

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2 冰 【bīng】 ice

冰箱【bīngxiāng】 refrigerator [level: 3] n.

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3 净 【jìng】 clean, clean | completely | only

干净【gānjìng】 clean [level: 3] adj.

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HSK Level 4:    3 characters

1 况 【kuàng】 moreover | situation

情况【qíngkuàng】 situation | circumstance | condition | state of affair [level: 4] n.

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2 减 【jiǎn】 to lower | to decrease | to reduce | to subtract | to diminish

减肥【jiǎnféi】 lose weight [level: 4] sv. 减少【jiǎnshǎo】 reduce | decrease | cut down | diminish [level: 4] v. 减轻【jiǎnqīng】 Lighten | alleviate | relieve | ease | mitigate [level: 4] v.

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3 凉 【liáng】 cool | cold

凉快【liángkuai】 cool [level: 4] adj. 凉【liáng】 cool | cold [level: 4] adj.

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Chinese characters with the radical 竹 (Zhú)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 竹(Zhú)

【竹】俗称“竹字头”。“竹字头”的字多表示和竹子或竹子做的物品有关的事物。 竹 is commonly known as "竹字头" (zhú zì tóu). Chinese characters with this radical are usually related to bamboo or items made of bamboo.

HSK level 2: 第 等 笑 答 篮   (5 characters)
HSK level 3: 算 简 箱 筷   (4 characters)
HSK level 4: 管 篇 符 签 籍 笨   (6 characters)

HSK Level 2:    5 characters

1 第 【dì】 sequence | number | grade | degree | (prefix before a number, for ordering numbers, e.g. "first", "number two", etc)

第一【dì yī】 first [level: 2] num. 第【dì】 order (prefix before a number) | grade [level: 2] auxiliary word

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2 等 【děng】 wait for | class | rank | grade | equal to | same as | await | et cetera | and so on

等【děng】 wait [level: 2] v. 等【děng】 and so on | et cetera [level: 4] sa.

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3 笑 【xiào】 laugh | smile

笑【xiào】 laugh | smile [level: 2] v. 开玩笑【kāi wánxiào】 make a joke [level: 4] 笑话【xiàohuà】 joke [level: 4] n. 笑话【xiàohuà】 laugh at | mock [level: 4] v.

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4 答 【dā/dá】 to answer | agree, reply | answer | return | respond | echo

回答【huídá】 answer | reply | respond [level: 2] v. 答案【dá’àn】 answer | solution | key [level: 4] n.

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5 篮 【lán】 basket | goal

打篮球【dǎ lánqiú】 play basketball [level: 2] v.

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HSK Level 3:    4 characters

1 算 【suàn】 to calculate | regard as | to figure | to compute

打算【dǎsuàn】 plan to | be going to do sth. [level: 3] v. 打算【dǎsuàn】 plan [level: 3] n. 计算机【jìsuànjī】 computer [level: 4] n.

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2 简 【jiǎn】 simple

简单【jiǎndān】 easy | simple [level: 3] adj.

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3 箱 【xiāng】 box | trunk | chest

冰箱【bīngxiāng】 refrigerator [level: 3] n. 行李箱【xínglixiāng】 trunk | baggage [level: 3] n.

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4 筷 【kuài】 chopstick

筷子【kuàizi】 chopsticks [level: 3] n.

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HSK Level 4:    6 characters

1 管 【guǎn】 to take care (of) | to control | to manage | to be in charge of | to look after | to run | tube | pipe

不管【bùguǎn】 no matter | whether or not [level: 4] conj. 管理【guǎnlǐ】 be in charge of | manage [level: 4] v. 管理【guǎnlǐ】 management [level: 4] n. 尽管【jǐnguǎn】 although | even though [level: 4] conj.

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2 篇 【piān】 sheet | piece of writing | (a measure word) | chapter | article

篇【piān】 (measure word for essays, articles) [level: 4] nm.

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3 符 【fú】 mark | sign | talisman | to seal | to correspond (to) | tally | symbol | written charm | to coincide

符合【fúhé】 match | correspond with | accord with | conform to [level: 4] v.

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4 签 【qiān】 sign one's name, a note | a stick | sign one's name

签证【qiānzhèng】 visa [level: 4] n.

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5 籍 【jí】 (surname) | record | register | native place

国籍【guójí】 nationality | citizenship [level: 4] n.

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6 笨 【bèn】 stupid | foolish | silly | slow-witted | clumsy

笨【bèn】 dull | foolish | stupid [level: 4] adj.

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Chinese characters with the radical 田 (Tián)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 田(Tián)

【田】俗称“田字旁”，用“田字旁”的汉字通常与田地有关。 The radical "田" is commonly known as 田字旁(tián zì páng). Chinese characters with the radical 田 are usually related to the fields.

电 (1 characters)
男 (1 characters)
界 留 画 (3 characters)
由 申 (2 characters)

HSK Level 1:    1 characters

1 电 【diàn】 electric | electricity | electrical

打电话【dǎ diànhuà】 make a phone call [level: 1] 电脑【diànnǎo】 computer [level: 1] n. 电视【diànshì】 television [level: 1] n. 电影【diànyǐng】 movie | motion picture | film [level: 1] n. 电话【diànhuà】 phone | telephone [level: 1] n. 电梯【diàntī】 elevator [level: 3] n. 电子邮件【diànzǐyóujiàn】 email [level: 3] n. 电子【diànzǐ】 electronic [level: 4] n.

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HSK Level 2:    1 characters

1 男 【nán】 male

男【nán】 man | male [level: 2] n.

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HSK Level 3:    3 characters

1 界 【jiè】 boundary | scope | extent | circles | group | kingdom (taxonomy)

世界【shìjiè】 the world | the earth | the globe | the universe [level: 3] n.

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2 留 【liú】 leave (message) | to retain | to stay | to remain | to keep | to preserve

留学【liúxué】 study in a foreign country [level: 3] v. 留【liú】 stay | remain | leave [level: 4] v.

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3 画 【huà】 draw | picture | painting

画【huà】 draw | paint [level: 3] v. 画【huà】 picture | drawing | painting [level: 3] n. 画画【huàhuà】 draw a picture [level: 3] v.

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HSK Level 4:    2 characters

1 由 【yóu】 follow | from | it is for...to | reason | cause | because of | due to | by | to | to leave it (to sb)

由【yóu】 by | from | due to | because of [level: 4] prep. 由于【yóuyú】 owing to | as a result of | due to | in virtue of [level: 4] prep.

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2 申 【shēn】 (surname) | 3-5 p.m. | 9th earthly branch | extend | to state | to explain

申请【shēnqǐng】 apply for | ask for | make an official request [level: 4] v.

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Chinese characters with the radical 米 (Mǐ)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 米(Mǐ)

【米】俗称“米字旁”，用“米字旁”的汉字多表示和谷米、粮食或粮食做的食品有关的事物。 The radical "米" is commonly known as 米字旁(mǐ zì páng). Chinese characters with the radical 米 often express things related to rice, grain or food made from grain.

HSK level 1: 米   (1 characters)
HSK level 3: 糕   (1 characters)
HSK level 4: 精 粗 糖   (3 characters)

HSK Level 1:    1 characters

1 米 【mǐ】 rice | (measure word) meter

米饭【mǐfàn】 cooked rice [level: 1] n. 米【mǐ】 meter [level: 3] nm.

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HSK Level 3:    1 characters

1 糕 【gāo】 cake

蛋糕【dàngāo】 cake [level: 3] n.

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HSK Level 4:    3 characters

1 精 【jīng】 energy | perfect | excellent | refined | very | proficient

精彩【jīngcǎi】 brilliant | wonderful [level: 4] adj.

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2 粗 【cū】 coarse | rough | thick | unfinished | vulgar | rude | crude

粗心【cūxīn】 careless | thoughtless [level: 4] adj.

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3 糖 【táng】 sugar | sweets | candy

糖【táng】 sugar | candy [level: 4] n.

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Chinese characters with the radical 禾 (Hé)

Radicals (Thumbnails) >> 禾(Hé)

【禾】俗称“禾木旁”，“禾”是谷类作物的总称。用“禾木旁”的字可以表示和谷类植物或农事有关的事物。 The radical "禾" is commonly known as 禾木旁(hé mù páng). 禾 is the general term for cereal crops. Chinese characters with the radical 禾 are often related to cereals or farming.

HSK level 1: 租   (1 characters)
HSK level 3: 种 秋   (2 characters)
HSK level 4: 科 程 积 秀 稍 秒   (6 characters)

HSK Level 1:    1 characters

1 租 【zū】 rent | taxes

出租车【chūzūchē】 taxi [level: 1] n. 租【zū】 rent [level: 4] v. 房租【fángzū】 rent | house rent [level: 4] n.

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HSK Level 3:    2 characters

1 种 【zhǒng/zhòng】 kind | type | race | breed | seed | species (taxonomy), to plant | to cultivate

种【zhǒng】 kind | sort | type [level: 3] nm. 各种各样【gèzhǒnggèyàng】 various | different | all kinds of | several [level: 4] adj.

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2 秋 【qiū】 autumn | fall | harvest time | a swing, a swing

秋【qiū】 fall | autumn [level: 3] n.

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HSK Level 4:    6 characters

1 科 【kē】 branch of study | administrative section | division | field | branch | stage directions | family (taxonomy) | rules | laws | to mete out (punishment) | to levy (taxes, etc.) | to fine somebody

科学【kēxué】 science [level: 4] n. 科学家【kēxuéjiā】 scientist [level: 4] n.

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2 程 【chéng】 formula | rule | order | regulations | journey | procedure | sequence | a surname

过程【guòchéng】 process | course [level: 4] n.

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3 积 【jī】 to amass | to accumulate | to store | old | long-standing

积极【jījí】 positive | vigorous [level: 4] adj. 积累【jīlěi】 accumulate [level: 4] v. 积累【jīlěi】 accumulation [level: 4] n.

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4 秀 【xiù】 handsome | elegant

优秀【yōuxiù】 outstanding | great | superior | exceptional [level: 4] adj.

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5 稍 【shāo】 somewhat | a little

稍微【shāowēi】 a little | bit | slightly [level: 4] adv.

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6 秒 【miǎo】 (a measure word) | second

秒【miǎo】 second [level: 4] n.

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No.90 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

HSK 4 > Reading Comprehension (List) > No.90

社会的发展不能光看经济的增长，还要重视环境的保护。环境如果 被污染了，经济的增长也无法为我们带来美好的生活。

★ 这段话主要谈经济增长和什么的关系？
A历史文化    B技术水平    C环境保护    D农村管理

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1. shèhuì 社会 society   (HSK 4) [n.]
2. fāzhǎn 发展 developing | development | growth   (HSK 4) [n.]
3. guāng 光 solely | only   (HSK 4) [adv.]
4. jīngjì 经济 economy   (HSK 4) [n.]
5. zēngzhǎng 增长 grow | rise | increase   (HSK 4) [v.]
6. zhòngshì 重视 value | pay attention | attach importance to   (HSK 4) [v.]
7. bǎohù 保护 protect   (HSK 4) [v.]
8. wūrǎn 污染 pollute | contaminate | taint   (HSK 4) [v.]
9. wúfǎ 无法 unable | incapable | cannot   (HSK 4) [v.]
10. měihǎo 美好 bright | beautiful   (HSK 4) [adj.]
11. shēnghuó 生活 life | livelihood   (HSK 4) [n.]
12. tán 谈 talk | speak | chat   (HSK 4) [v.]
13. jìshù 技术 technology | technique   (HSK 4) [n.]
14. nóngcūn 农村 countryside | rural area | village   (HSK 4) [n.]
15. guǎnlǐ 管理 management   (HSK 4) [n.]

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Answers: C.环境保护

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No.89 【HSK Level 4 阅 读】

HSK 4 > Reading Comprehension (List) > No.89

我喜欢读这份报纸，因为它的内容丰富，而且广告少，最重要的是， 经济和技术方面的新闻对我的工作很有帮助。

★ 他喜欢这份报纸的原因之一是：
A免费    B价格低    C广告少    D笑话多

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1. fèn 份 (measure word for newspapers, documents etc.) | part | portions   (HSK 4) [nm.]
2. nèiróng 内容 content | substance   (HSK 4) [n.]
3. fēngfù 丰富 abundant | plentiful | copious   (HSK 4) [adj.]
4. guǎnggào 广告 advertisement | commercial   (HSK 4) [n.]
5. jīngjì 经济 economy   (HSK 4) [n.]
6. jìshù 技术 technology | technique   (HSK 4) [n.]
7. fāngmiàn 方面 aspect   (HSK 4) [n.]
8. yuányīn 原因 reason | cause   (HSK 4) [n.]
9. zhī 之 (auxiliary word, used to form a grammatical structure)   (HSK 4) [sa.]
10. miǎnfèi 免费 free   (HSK 4) [adj.]
11. jiàgé 价格 price   (HSK 4) [n.]
12. xiàohuà 笑话 joke   (HSK 4) [n.]

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Answers: C.广告少

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【词根 Root】14 Compound Words Containing 馆 Guǎn【HSK 1-6】

词根 Root | 词缀 Affix (Videos) >> 馆

guǎn  馆  a place for cultural or sports activities | embassy | accommodation for guests | a place serving food and drinks | shop

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The left side of the character "馆" is the radical "饣shí", ​​meaning food. The right side is "官" which means official. It represents the pronunciation (Guān - Guǎn). The original meaning of the "馆" refers to the place where accommodation and dining are provided for officials, so the right part "官" also indicates that the character is related to official.

"馆" can refer to: 

1. a place for cultural or sports activities, such as 图书馆, 海洋馆, 体育馆, 博物馆, 美术馆. 
2. embassy or consulate, such as 领事馆, 大使馆. 
3. accommodation for guests, such as 旅馆, 宾馆. 
4. a place that serves food and drinks, such as 饭馆, 餐馆, 酒馆, 咖啡馆. 
5. shops, such as 照相馆, 茶馆.

馆:  饭馆 | 宾馆 | 图书馆 | 大使馆 | 海洋馆 | 体育馆 | 咖啡馆 | 餐馆 | 照相馆 | 博物馆 | 美术馆 | 旅馆 | 酒馆 | 领事馆 |

1. fànguǎn 饭馆 restaurant 【HSK-1】

• Wǒ zài yījiā xiǎo fànguǎn lǐ chīle zǎofàn.
  我在一家小饭馆里吃了早饭。
  I had my breakfast in a small restaurant. 12902

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2. bīnguǎn 宾馆 hotel 【HSK-2】

• Tā zhù zài yījiā sì xīng jí bīnguǎn.
  他住在一家四星级宾馆。
  He lives in a 4 star hotel. 12898

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3. túshūguǎn 图书馆 library 【HSK-3】

• Wǒmen bìxū zài túshūguǎn lǐ bǎochí ānjìng.
  我们必须在图书馆里保持安静。
  We must keep quiet in the library. 12892

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4. dàshǐguǎn 大使馆 embassy 【HSK-4】

• Wǒ xūyào dào dàshǐguǎn qù shēnqǐng qiānzhèng.
  我需要到大使馆去申请签证。
  I need to go to the embassy to apply for a visa. 9103

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5. hǎiyángguǎn 海洋馆 Aquarium 【HSK-4】

• Tā yào dài wǒ qù běijīng hǎiyángguǎn.
  他要带我去北京海洋馆。
  He wants to take me to the Beijing Aquarium. 12894

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6. tǐyùguǎn 体育馆 stadium | gymnasium | gym 【HSK-4】

• Zhège xīngqíliù wǒmen yào zài tǐyùguǎn bǐsài.
  这个星期六我们要在体育馆比赛。
  We are going to play in the stadium this Saturday. 12895

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7. kāfēiguǎn 咖啡馆 coffee shop | cafe

• Tā zhèngzài kāfēiguǎn lǐ hē kāfēi.
  他正在咖啡馆里喝咖啡。
  He is drinking coffee in the cafe. 12900

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8. cānguǎn 餐馆 restaurant

• Wǒmen yào qù nà jiā xīn kāi de cānguǎn chī wǔcān.
  我们要去那家新开的餐馆吃午餐。
  We are going to that newly opened restaurant for lunch. 12901

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9. zhàoxiàngguǎn 照相馆 photo studio

• Tāmen dǎsuàn qù yījiā zhàoxiàngguǎn zhàoxiàng.
  他们打算去一家照相馆照相。
  They are going to take a photo in a studio. 12890

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10. bówùguǎn 博物馆 museum

• Xià gè xīngqí wǒ dǎsuàn qù cānguān bówùguǎn.
  下个星期我打算去参观博物馆。
  I plan to visit the museum next week. 12896

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11. měishùguǎn 美术馆 art gallery

• Tā zài měishùguǎn jǔbànle yīcì huàzhǎn.
  他在美术馆举办了一次画展。
  He held a painting exhibition at the art gallery. 12897

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12. lǚguǎn 旅馆 hotel

• Wǒmen zhù zài chéng lǐ zuìhǎo de lǚguǎn.
  我们住在城里最好的旅馆。
  We stayed in the best hotel in town. 12899

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13. jiǔguǎn 酒馆 tavern | pub

• Wǒ qù jiǔguǎn hēle jǐ bēi píjiǔ.
  我去酒馆喝了几杯啤酒。
  I went to the pub for a few drinks. 12903

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14. lǐngshìguǎn 领事馆 consulate

• Nǐ shénme shíhòu qù lǐngshìguǎn shēnqǐng qiānzhèng?
  你什么时候去领事馆申请签证？
  When do you go to the consulate to apply for a visa? 12891

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