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许 Xŭ
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(a Chinese family name)
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公寓 gōngyù
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apartment block
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栋 dòng
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(M for a whole building); block
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巷子 xiàngzi
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a lane
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巷 xiàng
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lane
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另外 lìngwài
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in addition, also, besides
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层 céng
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storey (of a building)
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出租 chūzū
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to rent out, to let
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租 zū
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to rent
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租出去 zūchūqu
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to rent out
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按 àn
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to press or place one's finger or hand on
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门铃 ménlíng
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doorbell
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房子 fángzi
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house
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客厅 kètīng
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living room
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谈话 tán-huà
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to chat, to converse, to talk over
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后来 hòulái
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later, afterwards, in the end
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电梯 diàntī
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elevator
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上楼 shàng-lóu
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to go upstairs
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下楼 xià-lóu
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to go downstairs
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楼上 lóushàng
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upstairs
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楼下 lóuxià
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downstairs
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楼梯 lóutī
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stairs, stairway, staircase
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卧室 wòshì
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bedroom
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浴室 yùshì
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bathroom
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厨房 chúfáng
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kitchen
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热水器 rèshuĭqì
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hot water heater
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洗衣机 xĭyījī
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washing machine
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空调 kōngtiáo
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airconditioning (airconditioner)
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冰箱 bīngxiāng
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refrigerator
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坏了 huàile
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broken (down), 'out of order'
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家具 jiājù
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furniture
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书桌 shūzhuō
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desk (for studying)
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书架 shūjià
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bookcase
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房费 fángfèi
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house rent
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房东 fángdōng
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landlord, landlady
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押金 yājīn
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deposit
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电 diàn
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electricity / to be electric powered
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煤气 méiqì
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gas (for lighting & heating)
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算 suàn
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to calculate, to compute, to count
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盒饭 héfàn
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lunch box
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信箱 xìnxiāng
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mail box; P.O. box
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通知单 tōngzhīdān
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notification slip
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通知 tōngzhī
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to notify, inform / notification
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窗口 chuāngkŏu
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window (where business is done)
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窗户 chuānghu
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window (in a building)
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领/取 lĭng / qŭ
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to collect (items)
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包裹 bāoguŏ
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parcel, package
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收 shōu
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to receive, to accept
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收到 shōudào
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to receive
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身分证 shēnfēnzhèng
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I.D. Card
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图章 túzhāng
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name chop or seal
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盖章 gài-zhāng
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to 'chop' a document
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签名 qiān-míng
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to sign (one's) name
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居留证 jūliúzhèng
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Resident Certificate
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劳动节 Láodòngjié
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Labor Day
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特快专递 tèkuàizhuāndì
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express mail
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称 chēng
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to weigh (things)
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超重 chāozhòng
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to exceed the weight limit
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贴 tiē
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to paste on, to stick on
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邮政编码 yóuzhèngbiānmă
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postal district number, postal code
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信封 xìnfēng
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envelope
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书店 shūdiàn
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bookstore
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文具 wénjù
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stationary
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文具店 wénjùdiàn
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stationary store
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不过 búguò
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but, nevertheless
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发现 fāxiàn
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to discover, to find out
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口袋 kŏudài
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pocket
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快 kuài
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about to, soon to
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邮筒 yóutŏng
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public mailbox
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取款机 qŭkuănjī
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cash dispenser (ATM)
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取款卡 qŭkuănkă
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cash (withdrawal) card [ATM card]
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加拿大 Jiānádà
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Canada
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旅行 lǚxíng
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travel / to take a trip
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燕京饭店 Yānjīng fàndiàn
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Yanjing (Yenching) Hotel
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饭店 fàndiàn
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(tourist-style) hotel
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兵马俑 bīngmăyŏng
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Teracotta Warriors & Horses
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地图 dìtú
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map, atlas
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太原 Tàiyuán
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Taiyuan
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地铁 dìtiĕ
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subway
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又...又... yòu…yòu…
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both…and…
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怕 pà
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to fear, to be afraid of / be afraid to
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迷路 mílù
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to lose one's way / to get lost
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门口 ménkŏu
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doorway; entrance
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司机 sījī
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chauffeur, driver
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离 lí
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from (i.e. be separated from)
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远 yuăn
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far away, distant
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堵车 dŭ-chē
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to be blocked by vehicles; traffic jam
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堵塞 dŭsè
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(of traffic) to block or jam
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市区 shìqū
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downtown area
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交通 jiāotōng
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traffic
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拥挤 yōngjĭ
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crowded
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开 kāi
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to start/leave (of trains & buses)
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汽车站 qìchēzhàn
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bus station
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近 jìn
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near, close (to)
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往/向 wăng / xiàng
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towards (i.e. in a given direction)
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大家 dàjiā
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everyone
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排队 pái-duì
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to line up, to stand in (a) line
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高速公路 gāosù gōnglù
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freeway, expressway
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公里 gōnglĭ
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kilometer
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左右 zuŏyòu
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around about, approximately
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聊天 liáo-tiān
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to chat
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报(纸) bào(zhĭ)
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newspaper
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郭 Guō
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(a Chinese family name)
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外套 wàitào
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coat
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大衣 dàyī
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overcoat
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T 恤 T-xù
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T-shirt
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牛仔裤 niúzăikù
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jeans
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地下 dìxià
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underground
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地下室 dìxiàshì
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basement, cellar
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欢迎光临 huānyíng guānglín
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Welcome and please grace us with your presence!
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欢迎 huānyíng
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to welcome / Welcome!
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光临 guānglín
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(Please) grace our place with your presence (usually an invitation)
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男式的 nánshìde
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men's style (clothes)
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女式的 nǚshìde
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women's style (clothes)
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讲价(钱) jiăng-jià(qián)
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to 'talk price', to bargain (for a lower price)
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好看 hăokàn
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good looking, handsome (people & things)
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难看 nánkàn
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ugly, unpleasant to look at
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谅鞋 liángxié
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sandals
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谅 liáng
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(uncomfortably) cool; chilly
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谅快 liángkuài
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(comfortably) cool
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直接 zhíjiē
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directly / direct, straightforward
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合适 héshì
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suitable
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还好 háihăo
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fortunately
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进口 jìnkŏu
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to import / imported
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出口 chūkŏu
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to export / exported
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夹克 jiákè
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jacket
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大儿子 dà érzi
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eldest son
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大女儿 dà nǚér
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eldest daughter
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流行 liúxíng
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(of things) fashionable, popular (of contagious diseases) to spread, to be rampant
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毛衣 máoyī
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woolen sweater, sweater
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毛 máo
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wool, woolen; hair
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样子 yàngzi
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style, pattern
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对 X duì X
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as regards X, concerning X
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一样 yíyàng
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equally, similarly / to be same, similar, alike
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周 Zhōu
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(a Chinese family name)
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果酱 guŏjiàng
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jelly/jam
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奶酪 năilào
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cheese
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鲜奶 xiānnăi
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fresh milk
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什么的 shénmede
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and so forth and so on; etc., etc.
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木瓜 mùguā
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papaya
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草莓 căoméi
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strawberry
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芒果 mángguŏ
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mango
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酸奶 suānnăi
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yogurt
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西瓜 xīguā
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watermelon
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菠萝 bōluó
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pineapple
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盒 hé
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a box (of)
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鸡蛋 jīdàn
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chicken egg
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蛋 dàn
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egg
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包 bāo
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packet (of)
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米 mĭ
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uncooked rice
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荼叶 cháyè
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tea leaves
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泡茶 pào-chá
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to make tea
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咖啡伴侣 kāfēibànlǚ
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coffeemate
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卖菜的 màicàide
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a vegetable seller
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过一会儿 guò yíhuìr
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after a while
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过 guò
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to pass; to cross over; to exceed
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熟 shú / shóu
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ripe; cooked (as opposed to raw)
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再 zài
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then (in the future)
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新鲜 xīnxiān
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fresh
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青椒 qīngjiāo
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green bell pepper
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青椒牛肉 qīngjiāo niúròu
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green peppers with beef
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黄瓜 huángguā
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cucumber
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葱 cōng
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green onion
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点心 diănxīn
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light refreshments; snacks
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饼干 bĭnggān
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cookie
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黄油 huángyóu
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butter
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塑料袋 sùliàodài
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plastic bag
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塑料 sùliào
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plastic
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找 zhăo
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to give change
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日(常)用品 rì(cháng)yòngpĭn
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daily necessities
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司马 Sīmă
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(a Chinese family name)
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上街 shàng-jiē
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to go shopping
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牙刷 yáshuā
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toothbrush
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刷(子) shuā(zi)
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a brush / to brush; to scrub
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刷卡 shuākă
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swipe card
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刷牙 shuā-yá
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to brush one's teeth
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牙(齿) yá(chĭ)
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tooth, teeth
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香皂 xiāngzào
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soap
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洗衣粉 xĭyīfĕn
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soap powder
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洗发水 xĭfàshuĭ
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shampoo
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头发 tóufa
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hair (on the head)
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洗洁精 xĭjiéjīng
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dishwashing liquid
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洗碗 xĭ-wăn
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to wash the dishes
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面巾纸 miànjīnzhĭ
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facial tissues
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毛巾 máojīn
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(Chinese) towel
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衣架 yījià
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clothes hanger
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梳子 shūzi
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comb; hair brush
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梳头发 shū-tóufa
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to comb the hair
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棉被 miánbèi
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cotton quilt
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热水瓶 rèshuĭpíng
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thermos flask, electric water hotpot
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打火机 dăhuŏjī
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(cigarette/gas) lighter
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邻居 línjū
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neighbors
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比 bĭ
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as compared with
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牌子 páizi
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a brand or make; sign(board)
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茶壶 cháhú
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teapot
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盖子 gàizi
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cover, lid
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盖(起来) gài(qilai)
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to cover (up/over) [an object]
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破 pò
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to break
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皮包 píbāo
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(leather) handbag
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怎么办 zĕnmebàn
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What's to be done about it?
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看病 kàn-bìng
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to see/consult a doctor (about an illness); (of a doctor) to examine a patient, to practice medicine
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邱 Qiū
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(a Chinese family name)
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生病 shēng-bìng
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to become ill, to be ill
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病 bìng
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illness, sickness, disease
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身体 shēntĭ
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body; health
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不舒服 bù-shūfu
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to be unwell, 'under the weather'
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头疼 tóuténg
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a headache / to have a headache
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头 tóu
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head
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疼/痛 téng / tòng
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to ache, to hurt, to be painful
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有(一)点儿 yŏu (yì)diănr
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a little SV, slightly SV
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发烧 fā-shāo
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to have a temperature/fever
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药店 yàodiàn
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drug store
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药 yào
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medicine, (medicinal) drugs
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吃药 chī-yào
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to take medicine
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感冒 gănmào
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to catch a cold/influenza/ a cold
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除了...衣外 chúle…yĭwài
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except (for), apart from; besides, in addition to
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拉肚子 lā dùzi
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to have diarrhea
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拉 lā
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to pull
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肚子 dùzi
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abdomen, belly
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医院 yīyuàn
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hospital
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检查 jiănchá
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to examine, to inspect / a (physical) checkup
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病人 bìngrén
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patient (in a hospital)
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诊所 zhĕnsuŏ
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dispensary, medical clinic
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医生 yīshēng
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(medical) Dr.
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讨论 tăolùn
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to discuss (formally) / (formal) discussion
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护士 hùshì
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nurse
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过了 guòle
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(indicates recent experience)
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好了 hăole
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well (after an illness)
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胃 wèi
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stomach
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呢 ne
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(sentence particle used in questions)
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最近 zuìjìn
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recently, lately
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眼睛 yănjing
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eyes
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郊游 jiāoyóu
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(to go) on an outing/an outing
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马 mă
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(a Chinese family name) / horse
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风景 fēngjĭng
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scenery, landscape, view
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美(丽) mĕi(lì)
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beautiful
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烤肉 kăoròu
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barbecue
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烤 kăo
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to bake, to roast
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野餐 yĕcān
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to have a picnic
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春节 Chūnjié
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Chinese New Year; Lunar New Year Festival; Spring Festival
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过年 guò-nián
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to celebrate the Chinese New Year
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国庆(节) Guóqìng(jié)
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National Day
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朱 Zhū
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(a Chinese family name)
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客人 kèrén
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guest
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爬山 pá-shān
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to climb mountains
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海边 hăibiān
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seaside, seashore
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海 hăi
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sea
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长城 Chángchéng
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The Great Wall
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照相机 zhàoxiàngjī
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camera
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照相 zhào-xiàng
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to take photographs
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照片 zhàopiàn
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photograph
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胶卷儿 jiāojuănr
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(photographic) film; the negative
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袋子 dàizi
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a bag; a sack
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袋 dài
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sack (of)
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加油站 jiāyóuzhàn
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gas station
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加油 jiā-yóu
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to refuel; to step on the gas; to step up effort; to cheer others on (in a sports race)
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加 jiā
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to add (up); to increase; plus
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汽油 qìyóu
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gasoline
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送 sòng
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to present/give (gifts); to deliver, to send (goods, etc.); to see (someone) off
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免费 miănfèi
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free of charge, gratis
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打开 dăkāi
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to open (up)
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收音机 shōuyīnjī
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radio
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音乐 yīnyué
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music
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快(要) kuài(yào)
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about to, soon to
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马路 mălù
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road, street
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人山人海 rénshānrénhăi
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to be extremely crowded
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不但 búdàn
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not only
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不但...也 búdàn…yĕ
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not only…,but also…
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看见 kànjian
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to see
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花 huā
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flower
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鸟 niăo
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bird
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叫 jiào
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(of animals) to call
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时候 shíhou
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time
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可爱 kĕài
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loveable, likeable, cute
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狗 gŏu
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dog
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猫 māo
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cat
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郑 Zhèng
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(a Chinese family name)
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瑞士 Ruìshì
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Switzerland
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后天 hòutiān
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the day after tomorrow
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前天 qiántiān
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the day before yesterday
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青岛 Qīngdăo
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Qingdao (a port and coastal resort)
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明后天 mínghòutiān
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tomorrow and/or the day after tomorrow
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台风 táifēng
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typhoon, hurricane
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风 fēng
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wind
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关于 guānyú
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concerning, about
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强 qiáng
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strong, powerful
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暖和 nuănhuo
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warm (of climate)
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暖 nuăn
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warm
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潮(湿) cháo(shī)
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humid, damp
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遇到 yùdào
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to meet up with, to bump into
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气侯 qìhòu
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climate
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春天 chūntiān
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spring
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夏天 xiàtiān
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summer
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秋天 qiūtiān
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fall, autumn
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冬天 dōngtiān
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winter
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四季 sìjì
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the four seasons
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季节 jìjié
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a season
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温度 wēndù
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temperature
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度 dù
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degree (centigrade or fahrenheit)
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下雪 xià-xuĕ
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to snow
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大部分 dàbùfèn
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the great majority (of); for the most part
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晴天 qíngtiān
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a fine day, a cloudless day
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晴 qíng
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fine (day), fair (weather)
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前年 qiánnián
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the year before last
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后年 hòunián
|
the year after next
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可怕 kĕpà
|
fearful, dreadful, frightening
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可+V kĕ + V
|
-able
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既然 jìrán
|
seeing that, since that
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银行 yínháng
|
bank
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廖 Liào
|
(a Chinese family name)
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下下礼拜 xiàxià lĭbài
|
the week after next
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欧洲 Ōuzhōu
|
Europe
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当天 dāngtiān
|
on that very day; on the same day
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来不及 láibují
|
unable to make it in time; not enough time left to do it
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第二天 dìèrtiān
|
the next day
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生意人 shēngyìrén
|
businessman
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做生意 zuò shēngyì
|
to do business
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支票 zhīpiào
|
check
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支票本 zhīpiàobĕn
|
check book
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旅行支票 lǚxíng zhīpiào
|
traveler's check
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人民币 rénmínbì
|
RMB
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日元 rìyuán
|
Japanese Yen
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美元 mĕiyuán
|
US $
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大面额 dàmiàn'é
|
bank notes of large denominations
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填表 tián biăo
|
to fill out a blank form
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|
填写 tián(xiĕ)
|
to fill out (a blank form)
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表 biăo
|
a blank form, chart, table, (taxi/gas/electricity) meter
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页 yè
|
page
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复杂 fùzá
|
complicated
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现金 xiànjīn
|
cash
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信用卡 xìnyòngkă
|
credit card
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丢 diū
|
to lose, misplace; to discard, to throw (away)
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|
申请 shēnqĭng
|
to apply / application, request
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申请表 shēnqĭngbiăo
|
application form
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经理 jīnglĭ
|
manager
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复印 fùyìn
|
to photocopy
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证件 zhèngjiàn
|
personal identification or certification
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|
过 guò
|
after; to pass (through)
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抽烟 chōu-yān
|
to smoke (cigarettes)
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抱歉 bàoqiàn
|
Sorry!
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请客 qĭng-kè
|
to invite guests for a meal; to give a party
|
|
曾 Zēng
|
(a Chinese family name)
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酒店 jiŭdiàn
|
restaurant
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|
火锅 huŏguō
|
firepot, chafing pot
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|
锅子 guōzi
|
cooking pot, pan, wok
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|
炒米粉 chăo mĭfĕn
|
fried rice noodles
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|
米粉 mĭfĕn
|
thin noodles
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|
牛排 niúpái
|
beef steak
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|
比萨饼 bĭsàbĭng
|
pizza
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|
春卷 chūnjuăn
|
spring rolls
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|
海鲜 hăixiān
|
fresh sea food
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|
臭豆腐 chòu dòufu
|
smelly doufu, fermented beancurd
|
|
臭 chòu
|
stinking, offensive-smelling
|
|
酸辣汤 suānlàtāng
|
hot & sour soup
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|
酸 suān
|
sour, acid; aching
|
|
饮料 yĭnliào
|
beverages, soft drinks
|
|
花茶 huā chá
|
Jasmine tea
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|
果汁 guŏzhī
|
fruit juice
|
|
汁 zhī
|
(fruit) juice; (meat) gravy/broth
|
|
可口可乐 kĕkŏukĕlè
|
Coca Cola
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|
中餐 zhōngcān
|
Chinese cuisine
|
|
西餐 xīcān
|
Western cuisine
|
|
味道 wèidào
|
a taste, flavor; smell, odor
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|
免洗 miănxĭ
|
disposable
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|
这样 zhèyàng
|
in this way, thus, so
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|
样 yàng
|
kind (of), sort (of), type (of)
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|
也许 yĕxŭ
|
perhaps, may be, possibly
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|
们 men
|
(Noun-suffix - indicating the plural)
|
|
咸 xián
|
salty
|
|
盐 yán
|
salt
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|
醋 cù
|
vinegar
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|
胡椒 hújiāo
|
ground pepper
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|
快乐 kuàile
|
happy
|
|
香 xiāng
|
(of food) smells delicious; fragrant, sweet-smelling
|
|
相信 xiāngxìn
|
to believe, to be convinced (that)
|
|
V-V-看 Verb-Verb-kàn
|
to have a go (at)…; try & see if…
|
|
修理 xiūlĭ
|
to repair
|
|
新西兰 Xīnxīlán
|
New Zealand
|
|
语言中心 yŭyán zhōngxīn
|
language center
|
|
语言 yŭyán
|
language(s)
|
|
中心 zhōngxīn
|
center; central point
|
|
才 cái
|
only, just, merely
|
|
完 wán
|
finish, completion; to finish (doing something)
|
|
出门 chū-mén
|
to leave the house; to go out
|
|
距离 jùlí
|
distance
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|
zhuànpán
|
traffic circle
|
|
单行道 dānxíngdào
|
one-way street
|
|
赶时间 găn-shíjiān
|
to be in a hurry, to make up for lost time
|
|
赶 găn
|
to hurry, rush, hasten / be in a rush or under pressure to complete
|
|
忽然 hūrán
|
suddenly, unexpectedly
|
|
见 jiàn
|
(sensory) perception of what is seen or heard
|
|
人行横道线 rénxínghéngdàoxiàn
|
crosswalk
|
|
线 xiàn
|
(telephone/computer) line; (cotton) thread, (brake) cable
|
|
煞车 shā-chē
|
to apply the brakes, to brake / brakes
|
|
撞 zhuàng
|
to bump into, crash into, collide into
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|
到 dào
|
arrival (at a place); reach; attain
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|
靠 kào
|
near, by, against
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|
越...越... yuè…yuè…
|
the more…the more…
|
|
没(有)气了 méi(yŏu) qì le
|
to have no air (in a tire), to have a puncture
|
|
补胎 bŭ-tāi
|
to patch a tire, to mend a tire
|
|
补 bŭ
|
to patch or mend
|
|
拐弯儿 guăi-wānr
|
to turn a corner, to make a turn
|
|
拐 guăi
|
to turn (in a certain direction)
|
|
懂 dŏng
|
understand, comprehend
|
|
推 tuī
|
to push
|
|
打气筒 dăqìtŏng
|
air pump
|
|
打气 dă-qì
|
to inflate (a tire)
|
|
内胎 nèitāi
|
inner tube
|
|
轮胎 lúntāi
|
tire
|
|
洞 dòng
|
a hole; a cave
|
|
补洞 bŭ-dòng
|
to patch up a hole
|
|
接 jiē
|
to answer (a telephone call)
|
|
留话 liú-huà
|
to leave a (verbal) message
|
|
好 hăo
|
satisfactory completion
|
|
饱 băo
|
full/satisfied (after eating) / to be full or satisfied
|
|
教育 jiàoyòu
|
education / to educate
|
|
大二 dà èr
|
university sophmore
|
|
高中 gāozhōng
|
Senior High School (grades 10-12)
|
|
上高中 shàng gāozhōng
|
to go to Senior High School
|
|
小学 xiăoxué
|
Primary School
|
|
小学生 xiăoxuéshēng
|
Primary School Student
|
|
年级 niánjí
|
grade or year (in school.college)
|
|
博士 bóshì
|
Dr. (non-medical) / doctorate - doctoral degree
|
|
戴眼镜 dài yănjìng
|
to wear glasses
|
|
眼镜店 yănjìngdiàn
|
optician shop
|
|
清(楚) qīng(chu)
|
clear, distinct
|
|
补习班 bŭxíbān
|
cram class; cram school
|
|
补习 bŭxí
|
to receive extra tutoring; to cram (for exams)
|
|
考上 kăoshàng
|
to pass an exam (into a certain school)
|
|
作业 zuòyè
|
(student's) Homework
|
|
班车 bānchē
|
school bus
|
|
初中 chūzhōng
|
Junior High School (grades 7-9)
|
|
要不然 yàoburán
|
otherwise, or else
|
|
赶上 gănshàng
|
to catch up with…
|
|
幼儿园 yòuéryuán
|
kindergarten
|
|
学费 xuéfèi
|
tuition fee
|
|
起 qĭ
|
afford ($); respect for
|
|
西方 xīfāng
|
western
|
|
西方人 xīfāngrén
|
westerner
|
|
功课 gōngkè
|
school work; school lessons
|
|
图书馆 túshūguăn
|
library
|
|
答案 dá'àn
|
answers (to examination questions, puzzles, etc.)
|
|
毕业 bìyè
|
to graduate / graduation
|
|
成绩 chéngjì
|
scholastic results
|
|
成绩单 chéngjìdān
|
school report card
|
|
自我介绍 zìwŏ jièshào
|
to introduce oneself
|
|
国际 guójì
|
international
|
|
教会 jiàohuì
|
church (i.e. the organization)
|
|
教会 jiàotáng
|
church (i.e. the building)
|
|
称呼 chēnghu
|
to call someone (by their proper title), to address (someone)
|
|
校长 xiàozhăng
|
princial or headmaster or president (of a school/college/university)
|
|
长 zhăng
|
head of…
|
|
家长 jiāzhăng
|
head of the family or household
|
|
船长 chuánzhăng
|
captain/skipper (of a boat)
|
|
名片 míngpiàn
|
name card, calling card
|
|
非洲 Fēizhōu
|
Africa
|
|
出生 chūshēng
|
to be born
|
|
长大 zhăngdà
|
to grow up, to attain adulthood
|
|
长 zhăng
|
to grow
|
|
长 dà
|
large, big, tall
|
|
部 bù
|
part, section, area
|
|
边 biān
|
side, edge, border, section
|
|
乡下 xiāngxià
|
countryside, rural area
|
|
老家 lăojiā
|
one's (native) home
|
|
基督徒 jīdūtú
|
Protestant Christian
|
|
基督教 jīdūjiào
|
Protestant Christianity
|
|
连 lián
|
even (i.e. including)
|
|
家人 jiārén
|
family members
|
|
爷爷 yéye
|
grandpa, grandfather
|
|
奶奶 năinai
|
grandma, grandmother
|
|
有钱 yŏu qián
|
to be rich, affluent
|
|
家庭 jiātíng
|
family, home, household
|
|
舅舅 jiùjiu
|
my mother's brother (uncle)
|
|
阿姨 āyí
|
aunt (mother's sister)
|
|
去世 qùshì
|
to die
|
|
经济 jīngjì
|
economics; the economy; to be economical; to economize
|
|
系 xì
|
department (in university)
|
|
压力 yālì
|
pressure
|
|
学位 xuéwèi
|
academic degree
|
|
博士学位 bóshì xuéwèi
|
doctoral degree
|
|
电脑 diànnăo
|
computer
|
|
上班 shàng-bān
|
to go to the office, to start work
|
|
下班 xià-bān
|
to finish work
|
|
软件 ruănjiàn
|
(computer) software
|
|
硬件 yìngjiàn
|
(computer) hardware
|
|
俄罗斯 Éluósī
|
Russia
|
|
世界 shìjiè
|
the world
|
|
竞争 jìngzhēng
|
competition (business); to compete, to vie for
|
|
卡片 kăpiàn
|
card; cardboard
|
|
倩况 qíngkuàng
|
situation, state of affairs, circumstances
|
|
新年 xīnnián
|
New Year
|
|
假期 jiàqī
|
holiday
|
|
生活 shēnghuó
|
life(style); living, livelihood / to live
|
|
拼音 pīnyīn
|
romanization
|
|
拼 pīn
|
to spell (a word)
|
|
并不 bìng bù
|
actually not…
|
|
学会 xuéhuì
|
to master (what is being studied)
|
|
会 huì
|
to master (a skill)
|
|
查 chá
|
to look up, to consult / to investigate, to look into
|
|
字典 zìdiăn
|
dictionary
|
|
词汇 cíhuì
|
vocabulary
|
|
词 cí
|
a word of more than one syllable / words, expressions
|
|
找到 zhăodào
|
to find
|
|
动词 dòngcí
|
verb
|
|
副词 fùcí
|
adverb
|
|
名词 míngcí
|
noun
|
|
形容词 xíngróngcí
|
adjective
|
|
造句 zào-jù
|
to make/create sentences
|
|
翻译 fānyì
|
to translate; to interpret / translator, interpreter
|
|
背 bèi
|
to memorize, to learn by heart
|
|
背书 bèi-shū
|
to memorize lessons / to recite out loud
|
|
录音机 lùyīnjī
|
tape recorder
|
|
磁带 cídài
|
cassette tape
|
|
录音 lù-yīn
|
to record (sound)
|
|
听力 tīnglì
|
listening comprehension
|
|
口音 kŏuyīn
|
accent
|
|
用功 yònggōng
|
to work hard (at studies), to be studious
|
|
复习 fùxí
|
to review lessons learned
|
|
多音字 duōyīnzì
|
a Chinese character which can be pronounced in more than one way
|
|
弄懂 nòngdŏng
|
to work at something until it's understood
|
|
弄 nòng
|
to do, to make, to deal with
|
|
担心 dānxīn
|
to worry about; to be worried about
|
|
爱好 xìngqu
|
hobby, pastime
|
|
兴趣 wăngqiúchăng
|
interests; interest, enthusiasm
|
|
网球场 wăngqiú
|
tennis court
|
|
网球 dă-wăngqiú
|
tennis
|
|
打网球 jítā
|
to play tennis
|
|
吉他 tán
|
guitar
|
|
弹 duì…yŏu xìngqù
|
to play a string instrument (except those played with a bow)
|
|
对...有兴趣 duì…găn xìngqù
|
to be interested in…
|
|
对...感兴趣 shūfă
|
to be interested in…
|
|
书法 tàijíquán
|
calligraphy
|
|
太圾拳 yŭmáoqiú
|
shadow boxing
|
|
羽毛球 páiqiú
|
badminton
|
|
排球 cānjiā
|
volleyball
|
|
参加 duì
|
to attend, to particiapte in; to join (in)
|
|
队 duìyuán
|
team
|
|
队员 diànzĭyóuxì
|
team member
|
|
电子游戏 qiáopái
|
electronic games
|
|
桥牌 qiáo
|
bridge (card game)
|
|
桥 jiăo
|
bridge
|
|
脚 shòu-shāng
|
foot
|
|
受伤 shòu qīng shāng
|
to be injured, to get hurt
|
|
受轻伤 shòu zhòng shāng
|
to be lightly injured
|
|
受重伤 qīng
|
to be seriously injured
|
|
轻 zhòng
|
light (i.e. not heavy)
|
|
重 sànbù
|
heavy, weighty
|
|
散步 lùxiàngdài
|
to go for a stroll
|
|
录像带 lùxiàngjī
|
video tape
|
|
录像机 dài
|
videocassette recorder
|
|
带
|
(of vehicles) to carry (goods/people)
|
|
被 bèi
|
by (indicates the passive)
|
|
偷 tōu
|
to steal
|
|
圣诞节 Shèngdànjié
|
Christmas
|
|
报告 bàogào
|
a report / to report
|
|
上网 shàng-wăng
|
to connect to the internet
|
|
网络 wăngluò
|
the internet or web
|
|
不见了 bújiànle
|
to have disappeared
|
|
难过 nánguò
|
to feel bad or sad (about something) (owing to some misfortune)
|
|
着急 zhāojí
|
anxious, worried
|
|
礼物 lĭwù
|
a present, gift
|
|
档案 dàng'àn
|
(computer) file; a file (in a filing cabinet)
|
|
存 cún
|
to save or deposit
|
|
存档 cún-dàng
|
to save a (computer) file, to place on file
|
|
存钱 cún-qián
|
to deposit money (in an account); to save up money
|
|
磁盘 cípán
|
computer disk
|
|
键盘 jiànpán
|
keyboard (for computer, typewriter or piano)
|
|
打印机 dăyìnjī
|
(computer) printer
|
|
打印 / 印 dăyìn / yìn
|
to print
|
|
屏幕 píngmù
|
(computer) monitor
|
|
紧张 jĭnzhāng
|
nervous, tense
|
|
多 duō
|
how + SV? (i.e. to what extent?)
|
|
不到 bú-dào
|
less than…; not reach (a certain number)
|
|
公分 gōngfēn
|
centimeter, c.m.
|
|
公尺 gōngchĭ
|
meter
|
|
拖鞋 tuōxié
|
slippers
|
|
起来 qĭlái
|
to surface in one's memory, recall to mind; upwards; up; start to…
|
|
心 xīn
|
heart; mind
|
|
哭 kū
|
to cry; to cry about (something)
|
|
着 zháo
|
(successful attainment)
|
|
前 + Nu + M qián + NU + M
|
the previous, last
|
|
邮递员 yóudìyuán
|
mailman
|
|
广告 guănggào
|
advertisement, publicity
|
|
单(子) dān(zi)
|
a small form or slip of paper with writing on it
|
|
单子 dānzi
|
a list (of something); a piece of paper with writing on it
|
|
从...起 cóng…qĭ
|
starting from…, from…on
|
|
降价 jiàng-jià
|
to drop in price, to lower in price
|
|
涨价 zhăng-jià
|
to go up in price, to rise in price
|
|
还不错 hái búcuò
|
not bad! So-so
|
|
柜台 guìtái
|
counter (e.g. in a bank or large store)
|
|
车祸 chēhuò
|
vehicle accident
|
|
着(呢) zhe (ne)
|
(verb suffix indicating ongoing action)
|
|
卡车 kăchē
|
truck
|
|
吓一跳 xiàyítiào
|
to be startled; to scare, to frighten
|
|
吓 xià
|
to startle, to scare, to frighten (someone)
|
|
吓死了 xiàsĭle
|
to (be) frighten(ed) to death
|
|
腿 tuĭ
|
leg
|
|
手 shŏu
|
hand
|
|
没什么 méi shénme
|
it's nothing / not very
|
|
车辆 chēliàng
|
vehicles
|
|
乱 luàn
|
chaotic, disorderly; confused
|
|
乱七八糟 luànqībāzāo
|
in confusion
|
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怎么办 zĕnmebàn
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What's to be done about it? What to do now?
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只好 zhĭhăo
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to have no alternative but to…; to be forced to…; had better…
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速度 sùdù
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speed, velocity
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速度限制 sùdù xiànzhì
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speed limit
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限制 xiànzhì
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limitation, restriction / to restrict
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超速 chāosù
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to exceed the speed limit; speeding
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超过 chāoguò
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to exceed, surpass, be more than
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掉头 diàotóu
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to do a U-turn
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驾照 jiàzhào
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driver's license
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执照 zhízhào
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license
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行驶执照 xíngshĭzhízhào
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vehicle license
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罚单 fádān
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a fine, road penalty
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罚款 fákuăn
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a fine ($)
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罚 fá
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to fine (someone)
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保险公司 băoxiăn gōngsī
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insurance company
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保险 băoxiăn
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insurance / to insure (against mishap)
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等 dĕng
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when, until
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弄好了 nònghăole
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to have dealt with the matter in a satisfactory way; to have completed dealing with a matter
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创可贴 chuāngkĕtiē
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band-aid
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医疗保险 yīliáobăoxiăn
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(China's) National Health Insurance
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医疗保险卡 yīliáobăoxiăn kă
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National Health Insurance Card
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放心 fàngxīn
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to feel at ease or at peace (about); rest assured (that all is O.K.)
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头盔 tóukuī
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safety helmet
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帽子 màozi
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hat, cap
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系 jì
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to fasten (belts) / to tie (shoelaces)
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安全带 ānquándài
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safety belt
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安全 ānquán
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safe, secure / safety, security
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交(给) jiāo (gĕi)
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to hand (something) over to…
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师母 shīmŭ
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wife of one's teacher or of a Rev.
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牧师 mùshī
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minister of religion; Rev. (protestant)
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吃得惯 chīdeguàn
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accustomed to eating (something)
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惯 guàn
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accustomed to, used to
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做菜 zuò-cài
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to cook, to prepare food
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冰(的) bīng(de)
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ice(d)
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吸管 xīguăn
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straw (for drinking)
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糖果 tángguŏ
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candy
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叫 jiào
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to tell/call/require (someone to do something)
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乖 guāi
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well-behaved (of young children)
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式 shì
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style, model, type, form
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中式 zhōngshì
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Chinese style
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西式 xīshì
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western style
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早点 zăodiăn
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(light) breakfast
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烧饼 shāobĭng
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pastry (eaten at breakfast)
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三明治 sānmíngzhì
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sandwich
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汉堡(包) hànbăo(bāo)
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hamburger
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蛋糕 dàngāo
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(western-style) cake
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沙发 shāfā
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sofa
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切 qiē
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to cut, to slice
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梨(子) lí(zi)
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pear
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甜 tián
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sweet
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葡萄 pútao
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grapes
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我自己来 wŏ zìjĭ lái
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I'll help myself
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地毯 dìtăn
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carpet, rug
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慢慢吃 mànmàn chī
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Please take your time eating!
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慢慢 mànmàn
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to take one's time (doing something) [polite]
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倒垃圾 dào lājī
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to throw out the trash/garbage
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倒(掉) dào(diào)
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to empty out; to pour out (liquids)
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垃圾车 lājī chē
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garbage truck
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旅游 lǚyóu
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touring, traveling
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五一劳动节 Wŭyī láodòng jié
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Labor day, May Day
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包括 bāokuò
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to include, to be comprised of
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苏州 Sūzhōu
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Suzhou
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桂林 Guìlín
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Guilin
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一个人 yíge rén
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alone, by oneself
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我一个人 wŏ yíge rén
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I (Verb) alone, I (Verb) by myself
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度假 dù-jià
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to go away on vacation
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一大早 yídàzăo
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very early in the morning
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旅行社 lǚxíngshè
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travel agency
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订 dìng
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to book, to reserve; to order (an item of purchase)
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旅客 lǚkè
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traveler, passenger
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退票 tuì-piào
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to return a ticket for a refund
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特快 tèkuài
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fast train
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软卧 ruănwò
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soft sleeper
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硬卧 yìngwò
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hard sleeper
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硬座 yìngzuò
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hard seat (on trains)
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挤 jĭ
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to be crowded / to squeeze
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过夜 guò-yè
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to stay the night (at a place)
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夜 yè
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(Measure for nights)
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夜里 yèli
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nighttime, during the night, at night
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南京/河南 Nánjīng / Hénán
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(names of two roads)
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路口 lùkŏu
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'T' junction, road junction; entrance to a road/street
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红绿灯 hónglǜdēng
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traffic lights, stop lights
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灯 dēng
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an electric light or a lamp
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方向 fāngxiàng
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direction
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市中心 shìzhōngxīn
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city center, downtown
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时刻表 shíkèbiăo
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timetable; schedule (e.g. trains, buses, planes)
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时间表 shíjiānbiăo
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timetable; schedule (e.g. school classes)
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湖 hú
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lake
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天堂 tiāntáng
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heaven
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名产 míngchăn
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a famous product (of a place)
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圈 quān
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a lap (of a running track) / to circle
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室友 shìyŏu
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roommate
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河 hé
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river
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开学 kāi xué
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school starts (at the beginning of a semester)
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故宫 Gùgōng
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the Imperial Palace
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故宫博物院 Gùgōng bówùyuàn
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the Palace Museum
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博物馆 bówùyuàn
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museum
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春假 chūnjià
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spring vacation
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南方 nánfāng
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the south
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南方人 nánfāngrén
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a southerner
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昆明 Kūnmíng
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Kunming
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大陆 dàlù
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the mainland, the continent
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