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一心一意 (yì xīn yí yì) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
一心一意 (yì xīn yí yì) is a Chinese word: wholeheartedly. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 一心一意
副 fù adverb
wholeheartedly
他一心一意地学习中文。
tā yì xīn yí yì de xué xí zhōng wén
He studies Chinese wholeheartedly.
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Word breakdown
一 yī / yì — one, single
Contextual pronunciation: yì
Words with this character (106)
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Example
请等一下。
qǐng děng yí xià
Please wait for a moment.
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我有一些问题想问你。
wǒ yǒu yì xiē wèn tí xiǎng wèn nǐ
I have some questions I want to ask you.
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这个西瓜我吃了一半。
zhè ge xī guā wǒ chī le yí bàn
I ate half of this watermelon.
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- 一 one (indicating singularity/smallness)
- 点 point, bit (main semantic component indicating small amount)
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, softer tone)
Example
我会说一点儿中文。
wǒ huì shuō yì diǎnr zhōng wén
I can speak a little Chinese.
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- 有 to have (forms set phrase indicating possession of a small degree)
- 一 one (emphasizes a small, singular amount)
- 点 a bit, a point (core element indicating small degree or amount)
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, softening effect)
Example
我有一点儿累。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎnr lèi
I'm a little tired.
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我一会儿就回来。
wǒ yí huìr jiù huí lái
I'll be back in a moment.
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我们一起去吧。
wǒ men yì qǐ qù ba
Let's go together.
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我们一共有五个人。
wǒ men yí gòng yǒu wǔ ge rén
We have five people in total.
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这是一块儿,不要分开。
zhè shì yí kuài r bú yào fēn kāi
This is one piece, don't separate it.
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这个工作需要一定的经验。
zhè ge gōng zuò xū yào yí dìng de jīng yàn
This job requires certain experience.
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他们穿着一样的衣服。
tā men chuān zhe yí yàng de yī fu
They are wearing the same clothes.
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他一直在等你。
tā yì zhí zài děng nǐ
He has been waiting for you all along.
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这是一个一般的问题。
zhè shì yí gè yì bān de wèn tí
This is an ordinary question.
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她一边吃饭一边看电视。
tā yì biān chī fàn yì biān kàn diàn shì
She eats while watching TV.
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一切都会好起来的。
yí qiè dōu huì hǎo qi lai de
Everything will be fine.
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一生很短暂，要珍惜每一天。
yì shēng hěn duǎn zàn yào zhēn xī měi yī tiān
A lifetime is very short, cherish every day.
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- 差 to lack, to fall short
- 一 one (as a measure)
- 点 a bit, a little
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial flavor)
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我差一点儿忘了你的生日。
wǒ chà yì diǎnr wàng le nǐ de shēng rì
I almost forgot your birthday.
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- 差 differ, lack, fall short of
- 一 one (used as intensifier)
- 点 point, a little bit
- 儿 diminutive suffix (softens expression)
Example
我差点儿忘了带钥匙。
wǒ chà diǎnr wàng le dài yào shi
I almost forgot to bring my keys.
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一代更比一代强。
yī dài gèng bǐ yī dài qiáng
Each generation is stronger than the last.
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一旦你决定了，就不要后悔。
yí dàn nǐ jué dìng le jiù bù yào hòu huǐ
Once you decide, don't regret it.
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- 一 one (indicating single use)
- 次 time, occasion (indicating frequency)
- 性 nature, property (forms adjectives)
Example
请不要使用一次性塑料袋。
qǐng bù yào shǐ yòng yī cì xìng sù liào dài
Please don't use disposable plastic bags.
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我们的意见完全一致。
wǒ men de yì jiàn wán quán yí zhì
Our opinions are completely consistent.
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我们一路聊天，很快就到了。
wǒ men yī lù liáo tiān hěn kuài jiù dào le
We chatted all the way, and arrived quickly.
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- 一 throughout, all the way
- 路 journey, road, way
- 顺 smooth, favorable
- 风 wind (metaphorically: favorable conditions)
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明天你就要出发了，祝你一路顺风！
míng tiān nǐ jiù yào chū fā le zhù nǐ yī lù shùn fēng
Tomorrow you're leaving, wishing you a safe journey!
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我们要准备好应对万一。
wǒ men yào zhǔn bèi hǎo yìng duì wàn yī
We need to be prepared to deal with contingencies.
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Example
他的饮食结构太单一了。
tā de yǐn shí jié gòu tài dān yī le
His diet is too monotonous.
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Example
我们在同一个班级学习。
wǒ men zài tóng yī ge bān jí xué xí
We study in the same class.
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你是我唯一的朋友。
nǐ shì wǒ wéi yī de péng you
You are my only friend.
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中国在秦朝首次统一。
Zhōng guó zài Qín cháo shǒu cì tǒng yī
China was first unified during the Qin Dynasty.
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为了进一步了解情况，他决定亲自去看看。
wèi le jìn yī bù liǎo jiě qíng kuàng tā jué dìng qīn zì qù kàn kan
In order to further understand the situation, he decided to go see for himself.
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- 一 one (first instance, indicates individual unit)
- 一 one (second instance, repetition creates sequential meaning)
Example
老师一一点名。
lǎo shī yī yī diǎn míng
The teacher called the roll one by one.
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- 一 serves as an intensifier meaning 'one after another'
- 再 means 'again', contributing the core sense of repetition
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我一再提醒他注意安全。
wǒ yī zài tí xǐng tā zhù yì ān quán
I repeatedly reminded him to pay attention to safety.
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我一口气读完了这本书。
wǒ yì kǒu qì dú wán le zhè běn shū
I read this book in one sitting.
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我们一同去看电影。
wǒ men yì tóng qù kàn diàn yǐng
We went to watch a movie together.
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他一向很守时。
tā yí xiàng hěn shǒu shí
He has always been punctual.
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祝你新的一年一帆风顺！
zhù nǐ xīn de yì nián yì fān fēng shùn
Wishing you smooth sailing in the new year!
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Example
这一带的房价很高。
zhè yí dài de fáng jià hěn gāo
The housing prices in this area are very high.
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所有商品一律打八折。
suǒ yǒu shāng pǐn yī lǜ dǎ bā zhé
All products are 20% off without exception.
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Example
我一时想不起来他的名字。
wǒ yì shí xiǎng bu qǐ lái tā de míng zi
I can't recall his name for the moment.
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这两个苹果一模一样。
zhè liǎng gè píng guǒ yì mú yí yàng
These two apples are exactly the same.
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这是一家一流的餐厅。
zhè shì yī jiā yī liú de cān tīng
This is a first-class restaurant.
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- 一 one, single (quantifier indicating a complete unit)
- 系 system, series (core meaning indicating sequence or connection)
- 列 row, line, arrange (emphasizes the ordered, sequential nature)
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我们面临一系列挑战。
wǒ men miàn lín yī xì liè tiǎo zhàn
We face a series of challenges.
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他一贯的态度让人印象深刻。
tā yí guàn de tài du ràng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè
His consistent attitude impresses people.
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雨后他一身都湿透了。
yǔ hòu tā yì shēn dōu shī tòu le
After the rain, his whole body was soaked through.
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Example
我想和你过一辈子。
wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ guò yí bèi zi
I want to spend a lifetime with you.
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他们一道工作了很多年。
tā men yí dào gōng zuò le hěn duō nián
They worked together for many years.
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外面刮起了一阵大风。
wài miàn guā qǐ le yì zhèn dà fēng
A strong wind blew up outside.
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- 大 big, great (intensifier)
- 吃 to receive, to suffer (idiomatic)
- 一 one (intensifier)
- 惊 surprise, shock
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得知真相后，大家都大吃一惊。
dé zhī zhēn xiàng hòu dà jiā dōu dà chī yì jīng
After learning the truth, everyone was greatly shocked.
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她是一个一丝不苟的科学家。
tā shì yí ge yì sī bù gǒu de kēxuéjiā
She is a meticulous scientist.
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这一举解决了所有问题。
zhè yì jǔ jiě jué le suǒ yǒu wèn tí
This single move solved all the problems.
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- 一 each/every (first instance)
- 举 action/gesture/raise
- 一 each/every (second instance, for emphasis)
- 动 movement/motion
Example
警察注意着嫌疑人的一举一动。
jǐng chá zhù yì zhe xián yí rén de yì jǔ yí dòng
The police are watching the suspect's every move.
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这个方案一举两得。
zhè ge fāng àn yì jǔ liǎng dé
This plan kills two birds with one stone.
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- 一 one, a single (emphasizes not even one thing)
- 事 matter, thing, affair
- 无 without, not have
- 成 accomplish, succeed, complete
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他整天玩游戏，一事无成。
tā zhěng tiān wán yóu xì yī shì wú chéng
He plays games all day and accomplishes nothing.
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这两个国家已经形成了经济一体。
zhè liǎng gè guó jiā yǐ jīng xíng chéng le jīng jì yì tǐ
These two countries have already formed an economic integration.
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Example
石像一动不动。
shí xiàng yí dòng bù dòng
The stone statue is motionless.
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- 一 single-mindedly, exclusively (emphasizing doing only one thing)
- 味 manner, way (extends from 'flavor' to mean 'manner')
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我们不能一味地依赖别人。
wǒ men bù néng yī wèi de yī lài bié rén
We can't blindly rely on others.
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他的房间一塌糊涂。
tā de fáng jiān yì tā hú tú
His room is a complete mess.
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面对批评，他保持一声不吭的态度。
miàn duì pī píng tā bǎo chí yì shēng bù kēng de tài du
Facing criticism, he maintained a silent attitude.
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农场里只剩下一头了。
nóng chǎng lǐ zhǐ shèng xià yì tóu le
Only one animal remains on the farm.
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我们将一如既往地支持你。
wǒ men jiāng yì rú jì wǎng de zhī chí nǐ
We will support you as always.
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他把房间打扫得一干二净。
tā bǎ fáng jiān dǎ sǎo de yì gān èr jìng
He cleaned the room until it was spotlessly clean.
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请把这些文件一并处理。
qǐng bǎ zhè xiē wén jiàn yì bìng chǔ lǐ
Please handle these documents together.
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- 一 all, every (indicates comprehensiveness)
- 应 should, ought to (what is expected or required)
- 俱 all, completely (emphasizes totality)
- 全 complete, whole (nothing is lacking)
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这个超市商品一应俱全，很受顾客欢迎。
zhè ge chāo shì shāng pǐn yī yìng jù quán hěn shòu gù kè huān yíng
This supermarket has everything one needs and is very popular with customers.
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他一度是这个城市最有名的医生。
tā yí dù shì zhè ge chéng shì zuì yǒu míng de yī shēng
He was once the most famous doctor in this city.
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他一心扑在工作上。
tā yì xīn pū zài gōng zuò shang
He devotes himself wholeheartedly to his work.
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一成不变的做法已经过时了。
yì chéng bù biàn de zuò fǎ yǐ jīng guò shí le
The unchanging approach is already outdated.
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这些都是一手资料。
zhè xiē dōu shì yì shǒu zī liào
These are all firsthand materials.
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他虽然学历不高，但有一技之长，生活得很好。
tā suī rán xué lì bù gāo dàn yǒu yī jì zhī cháng shēng huó de hěn hǎo
Although he doesn't have high education, he has a special skill and lives well.
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政府推出了一揽子经济刺激方案。
zhèng fǔ tuī chū le yì lǎn zi jīng jì cì jī fāng àn
The government launched a comprehensive economic stimulus package.
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她站在一旁看着。
tā zhàn zài yì páng kàn zhe
She stood to the side watching.
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- 一 one; even one (emphasizing totality)
- 无 not have; without
- 所 structural particle (forming 所有: possessions)
- 有 have; possess
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她离开家时一无所有，但现在很成功。
tā lí kāi jiā shí yì wú suǒ yǒu dàn xiàn zài hěn chéng gōng
When she left home she had nothing, but now she is very successful.
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- 一 one (in negative construction: not even one)
- 无 not have, without
- 所 that which, what (nominalizer)
- 知 to know, knowledge
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他对这件事一无所知。
tā duì zhè jiàn shì yì wú suǒ zhī
He knows nothing at all about this matter.
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一早他就出门了。
yì zǎo tā jiù chū mén le
He left early in the morning.
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十年一晃就过去了。
shí nián yì huǎng jiù guò qù le
Ten years passed in a flash.
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他对所有的建议一概拒绝。
tā duì suǒ yǒu de jiàn yì yī gài jù jué
He rejected all suggestions without exception.
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- 一 one; uniformly (treating things as one/the same)
- 概 generally; universally (in a general/sweeping manner)
- 而 and then; thereby (connecting the manner to the action)
- 论 to discuss; to judge (the action of evaluating or discussing)
Example
每个孩子都有自己的特点，不能一概而论。
měi ge hái zi dōu yǒu zì jǐ de tè diǎn bù néng yī gài ér lùn
Every child has their own characteristics; we cannot make sweeping generalizations.
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这个老板一毛不拔，从不给员工加薪。
zhè ge lǎo bǎn yì máo bù bá cóng bù gěi yuán gōng jiā xīn
This boss is extremely stingy and never gives employees raises.
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- 一 one (indicating a single glance)
- 目 eye, glance
- 了 to understand, to comprehend
- 然 so, thus (indicating the natural state)
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这张图表设计得很好，数据趋势一目了然。
zhè zhāng tú biǎo shè jì de hěn hǎo shù jù qū shì yī mù liǎo rán
This chart is well designed, the data trends are clear at a glance.
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面对这个难题，他感到一筹莫展。
miàn duì zhè ge nán tí tā gǎn dào yì chóu mò zhǎn
Facing this difficult problem, he felt at a loss for what to do.
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医生们奋战在抗疫一线。
yī shēng men fèn zhàn zài kàng yì yī xiàn
Doctors are fighting on the frontline of the epidemic.
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这个决定一经做出，就不能更改。
zhè ge jué dìng yì jīng zuò chū jiù bù néng gēng gǎi
Once this decision is made, it cannot be changed.
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他们一行明天出发。
tā men yì xíng míng tiān chū fā
Their group departs tomorrow.
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作为老师，她的一言一行都影响着学生。
zuò wéi lǎo shī tā de yì yán yì xíng dōu yǐng xiǎng zhe xué sheng
As a teacher, her every word and deed influences students.
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面对指责，他一言不发。
miàn duì zhǐ zé tā yì yán bù fā
Faced with accusations, he didn't say a word.
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他一连三天没有睡觉。
tā yì lián sān tiān méi yǒu shuì jiào
He didn't sleep for three days in succession.
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她问了一连串问题。
tā wèn le yì lián chuàn wèn tí
She asked a series of questions.
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- 一 one; indicates a single precise action
- 针 needle; metaphor for sharp, incisive insight
- 见 to see; to reveal or expose (the truth)
- 血 blood; metaphor for the essence or core truth
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他的评论一针见血，指出了问题的核心。
tā de píng lùn yì zhēn jiàn xiě zhǐ chū le wèn tí de hé xīn
His comment hit the nail on the head, pointing out the core of the problem.
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他只展示了事情的一面。
tā zhǐ zhǎn shì le shì qing de yí miàn
He only showed one side of the matter.
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他一鼓作气跑完了全程马拉松。
tā yì gǔ zuò qì pǎo wán le quán chéng mǎ lā sōng
He completed the entire marathon in one vigorous effort.
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大家一齐唱歌。
dà jiā yì qí chàng gē
Everyone sang together.
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- 万 ten thousand, myriad (representing all possible cases)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 一 one, single (emphasizes not even one)
- 失 mistake, failure, loss (what is being avoided)
Example
这个计划万无一失，我们一定会成功。
zhè ge jì huà wàn wú yī shī wǒ men yī dìng huì chéng gōng
This plan is foolproof, we will definitely succeed.
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她很聪明，学习时总能举一反三。
tā hěn cōng ming xué xí shí zǒng néng jǔ yī fǎn sān
She is very smart and can always draw inferences from one example when studying.
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- 冰 ice (forming 'iceberg' with 山)
- 山 mountain (forming 'iceberg')
- 一 one (indicating a small portion)
- 角 corner/tip (the visible part)
Example
这些腐败案件只是冰山一角，问题比我们想象的严重得多。
zhè xiē fǔ bài àn jiàn zhǐ shì bīng shān yī jiǎo wèn tí bǐ wǒ men xiǎng xiàng de yán zhòng de duō
These corruption cases are just the tip of the iceberg; the problem is much more serious than we imagine.
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- 千 thousand; represents enormous weight
- 钧 ancient weight unit; emphasizes heaviness
- 一 one, single; emphasizes singularity
- 发 hair; represents extreme fragility
Example
在千钧一发的时刻，消防员救出了被困的孩子。
zài qiān jūn yī fà de shí kè xiāo fáng yuán jiù chū le bèi kùn de hái zi
At the critical moment, the firefighters rescued the trapped children.
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他言行如一。
tā yán xíng rú yī
His words and actions are consistent.
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这对他来说是小菜一碟。
zhè duì tā lái shuō shì xiǎo cài yì dié
This is a piece of cake for him.
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- 数 to count; indicates the act of ranking or enumerating
- 一 one; represents first place or top position
- 数 to count (repeated); continues the enumeration process
- 二 two; represents second place, completing the top tier
Example
这家餐厅在城里数一数二。
zhè jiā cān tīng zài chéng lǐ shǔ yī shǔ èr
This restaurant is one of the best in the city.
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- 日 day (first instance, the unit of time being repeated)
- 复 again, repeat (emphasizes the repetitive nature)
- 一 one (serves as a connector in this idiomatic structure)
- 日 day (second instance, completes the repetitive pattern)
Example
他日复一日地工作，从不抱怨。
tā rì fù yī rì de gōng zuò cóng bù bào yuàn
He works day after day without complaining.
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- 有 to have, indicates existence or possibility
- 朝 morning, day, refers to a time period
- 一 one, specifies singularity
- 日 day, time unit
Example
有朝一日，我会实现我的梦想。
yǒu zhāo yī rì wǒ huì shí xiàn wǒ de mèng xiǎng
One day, I will realize my dream.
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- 灵 nimble, quick (mental agility)
- 机 wit, cleverness
- 一 one, a single (moment)
- 动 move, stir (activation)
Example
他灵机一动，想到了一个好办法。
tā líng jī yī dòng xiǎng dào le yí ge hǎo bàn fǎ
He had a sudden inspiration and thought of a good solution.
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- 焕 brilliant, radiant (conveying brightness and vitality)
- 然 suffix indicating state or manner
- 一 completely, entirely (emphasizing totality)
- 新 new, fresh
Example
经过装修，这座老房子焕然一新。
jīng guò zhuāng xiū zhè zuò lǎo fáng zi huàn rán yī xīn
After renovation, this old house took on a completely new look.
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每个人都是独一无二的。
měi gè rén dōu shì dú yī wú èr de
Every person is unique.
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这是第一手资料。
zhè shì dì yī shǒu zī liào
This is first-hand information.
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- 耳 ear; represents auditory perception in the idiom
- 目 eye; represents visual perception in the idiom
- 一 one; indicates a complete transformation or renewal
- 新 new; indicates freshness and novelty of the experience
Example
这家餐厅的装修让人耳目一新。
zhè jiā cān tīng de zhuāng xiū ràng rén ěr mù yī xīn
The decoration of this restaurant is refreshingly new.
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老师逐一检查了学生的作业。
lǎo shī zhú yī jiǎn chá le xué shēng de zuò yè
The teacher checked the students' homework one by one.
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如此美丽的日落难得一见。
rú cǐ měi lì de rì luò nán dé yī jiàn
Such a beautiful sunset is rarely seen.
心 xīn — heart, mind
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父母总是关心孩子的健康。
fù mǔ zǒng shì guān xīn hái zi de jiàn kāng
Parents always care about their children's health.
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小心地板很滑。
xiǎo xīn dì bǎn hěn huá
Be careful, the floor is very slippery.
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她今天很开心。
tā jīn tiān hěn kāi xīn
She is very happy today.
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我心里很难过。
wǒ xīn lǐ hěn nán guò
I feel very sad inside.
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不要担心,一切都会好的。
bú yào dān xīn yī qiè dōu huì hǎo de
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
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请放心，这件事我一定办好。
qǐng fàng xīn zhè jiàn shì wǒ yī dìng bàn hǎo
Please rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter well.
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她听到这个消息很伤心。
tā tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi hěn shāng xīn
She was very sad when she heard the news.
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我对这次考试很有信心。
wǒ duì zhè cì kǎo shì hěn yǒu xìn xīn
I have great confidence in this exam.
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他表面平静，但内心很激动。
tā biǎo miàn píng jìng dàn nèi xīn hěn jī dòng
He appears calm on the surface, but inside he's very excited.
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他最近心情不太好。
tā zuì jìn xīn qíng bù tài hǎo
His mood hasn't been very good recently.
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我们应该用爱心帮助需要帮助的人。
wǒ men yīng gāi yòng ài xīn bāng zhù xū yào bāng zhù de rén
We should help those in need with love and compassion.
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- 粗 rough, crude (indicating lack of attention to detail)
- 心 mind, heart (referring to mental attention or care)
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因为粗心，我考试出错了。
yīn wèi cū xīn wǒ kǎo shì chū cuò le
Because of carelessness, I made mistakes on the exam.
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- 细 detailed, meticulous (emphasizing thoroughness and attention to small details)
- 心 mind, heart (emphasizing the mental intention and thoughtfulness)
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她做事很细心，从不出错。
tā zuò shì hěn xì xīn cóng bù chū cuò
She works very carefully and never makes mistakes.
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学习汉语需要很多耐心。
xué xí hàn yǔ xū yào hěn duō nài xīn
Learning Chinese requires a lot of patience.
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学生们在专心听老师讲课。
xué shēng men zài zhuān xīn tīng lǎo shī jiǎng kè
The students are listening attentively to the teacher's lecture.
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北京是中国的政治中心。
Běi jīng shì Zhōng guó de zhèng zhì zhōng xīn
Beijing is China's political center.
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他下定决心要学好中文。
tā xià dìng jué xīn yào xué hǎo zhōng wén
He made up his mind to learn Chinese well.
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保持积极的心态很重要。
bǎo chí jī jí de xīn tài hěn zhòng yào
Maintaining a positive mindset is very important.
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我们要关注学生的心理健康。
wǒ men yào guān zhù xué sheng de xīn lǐ jiàn kāng
We need to pay attention to students' mental health.
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这家店的点心很好吃。
zhè jiā diàn de diǎn xin hěn hǎo chī
The snacks at this shop are very delicious.
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她总是热心帮助别人。
tā zǒng shì rè xīn bāng zhù bié rén
She is always enthusiastic about helping others.
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他虚心接受批评。
tā xū xīn jiē shòu pī píng
He modestly accepts criticism.
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从心底里感谢你的帮助。
cóng xīn dǐ lǐ gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.
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她最大的心愿就是环游世界。
tā zuì dà de xīn yuàn jiù shì huán yóu shì jiè
Her greatest wish is to travel around the world.
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音乐能够触动人的心灵。
yīn yuè néng gòu chù dòng rén de xīn líng
Music can touch people's souls.
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这是我心爱的照片。
zhè shì wǒ xīn ài de zhào piàn
This is my beloved photograph.
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- 心 heart; represents the emotional center and feelings
- 疼 pain, ache; represents the feeling of distress or tender affection
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妈妈心疼孩子，不让他做太多家务。
mā ma xīn téng hái zi bù ràng tā zuò tài duō jiā wù
Mom feels sorry for the child and doesn't let him do too much housework.
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他在我心目中是最好的老师。
tā zài wǒ xīn mù zhōng shì zuì hǎo de lǎo shī
He is the best teacher in my mind.
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医生检查了我的心脏。
yī shēng jiǎn chá le wǒ de xīn zàng
The doctor examined my heart.
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他闻到那股味道就开始恶心。
tā wén dào nà gǔ wèi dào jiù kāi shǐ ě xin
He started to feel nauseous when he smelled that odor.
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这是问题的核心。
zhè shì wèn tí de hé xīn
This is the core of the problem.
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- 灰 ash, gray (symbolizing lifelessness, lack of vitality)
- 心 heart (representing one's spirit, determination, emotional state)
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不要灰心，继续努力！
bú yào huī xīn jì xù nǔ lì
Don't be discouraged, keep trying!
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他工作很用心。
tā gōng zuò hěn yòng xīn
He is very conscientious in his work.
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她精心准备了这次生日派对。
tā jīng xīn zhǔn bèi le zhè cì shēng rì pài duì
She meticulously prepared this birthday party.
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- 背 back (indicates the garment covers the back)
- 心 chest/center (indicates the garment covers the torso)
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今天很热，我穿了一件背心。
jīn tiān hěn rè wǒ chuān le yī jiàn bèi xīn
It's very hot today, so I wore a vest.
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旅行可以放松身心。
lǚ xíng kě yǐ fàng sōng shēn xīn
Travel can relax the body and mind.
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这个项目是我们今年的工作重心。
zhè ge xiàng mù shì wǒ men jīn nián de gōng zuò zhòng xīn
This project is the focus of our work this year.
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他一心扑在工作上。
tā yì xīn pū zài gōng zuò shang
He devotes himself wholeheartedly to his work.
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- 全 whole, complete (modifies heart)
- 心 heart (emotion, feeling)
- 全 whole, complete (modifies intention)
- 意 intention, will, mind
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她全心全意照顾生病的母亲。
tā quán xīn quán yì zhào gù shēng bìng de mǔ qīn
She wholeheartedly cares for her sick mother.
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他全身心投入到工作中。
tā quán shēn xīn tóu rù dào gōng zuò zhōng
He throws himself wholeheartedly into his work.
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- 别 unique, special, different
- 具 to possess, to have
- 匠 craftsman, artisan, skilled workmanship
- 心 heart, mind, intention, ingenuity
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这座建筑的设计别具匠心，吸引了很多游客。
zhè zuò jiàn zhù de shè jì bié jù jiàng xīn xī yǐn le hěn duō yóu kè
This building's design is ingeniously crafted and attracts many tourists.
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- 力 strength, ability, capability
- 不 not, negation
- 从 follow, comply with
- 心 heart, mind, will, intention
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他虽然想帮忙，但因为身体不好，力不从心。
tā suī rán xiǎng bāng máng dàn yīn wèi shēn tǐ bù hǎo lì bù cóng xīn
Although he wanted to help, due to poor health, he was willing but unable.
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你别多心，我没有那个意思。
nǐ bié duō xīn wǒ méi yǒu nà ge yì si
Don't be oversensitive, I didn't mean that.
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我是好心提醒你。
wǒ shì hǎo xīn tí xǐng nǐ
I'm reminding you out of good intentions.
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他存心不告诉我真相。
tā cún xīn bù gào su wǒ zhēn xiàng
He intentionally didn't tell me the truth.
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有你在这里，我就安心了。
yǒu nǐ zài zhè lǐ wǒ jiù ān xīn le
With you here, I feel at ease.
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- 定 stabilize; settle; calm
- 心 heart; mind (the object being calmed)
- 丸 pill (the form/medium of reassurance)
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他的承诺给了我一颗定心丸。
tā de chéng nuò gěi le wǒ yì kē dìng xīn wán
His promise gave me reassurance.
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- 小 small; forms 'careful' with 心
- 心 heart/mind; forms 'careful' with 小
- 翼 wing; symbolizes protective carefulness
- 翼 wing (repeated); emphasizes extreme carefulness
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妈妈小心翼翼地抱着刚出生的宝宝。
mā ma xiǎo xīn yì yì de bào zhe gāng chū shēng de bǎo bao
Mother carefully held the newborn baby.
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当心地滑！
dāng xīn dì huá
Watch out for slippery floor!
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经过多年练习，她弹钢琴得心应手。
jīng guò duō nián liàn xí tā tán gāng qín dé xīn yìng shǒu
After years of practice, she plays the piano with ease and skill.
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她最近有很多心事。
tā zuì jìn yǒu hěn duō xīn shì
She has many worries lately.
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这首歌表达了人民的心声。
zhè shǒu gē biǎo dá le rén mín de xīn shēng
This song expresses the inner voice of the people.
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- 心 heart/mind - the emotional and mental state
- 安 peaceful/at ease - describes the calm state of mind
- 理 reason/principle - the rational justification
- 得 to obtain/achieve - indicates the justification is obtained
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我已经尽了全力，所以可以心安理得地接受结果。
wǒ yǐ jīng jìn le quán lì suǒ yǐ kě yǐ xīn ān lǐ dé de jiē shòu jié guǒ
I've already done my utmost, so I can accept the results with a clear conscience.
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我想听听你的学习心得。
wǒ xiǎng tīng ting nǐ de xué xí xīn dé
I'd like to hear about what you've learned from studying.
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我猜不透他的心思。
wǒ cāi bu tòu tā de xīn si
I can't figure out what he's thinking.
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- 心 heart (representing emotions and feelings)
- 急 anxious, urgent, worried
- 如 like, as if (comparison marker)
- 焚 burn, be consumed by fire
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他在医院外面等待手术结果，心急如焚。
tā zài yī yuàn wài miàn děng dài shǒu shù jié guǒ xīn jí rú fén
He waited outside the hospital for the surgery results, extremely anxious.
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- 心 heart; represents the mind or heart where wishes originate
- 想 think/wish; the mental act of desiring or wishing for something
- 事 matter/thing; the things or matters that are wished for
- 成 accomplish/become; the realization or fulfillment of wishes
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祝你新年心想事成，万事如意。
zhù nǐ xīn nián xīn xiǎng shì chéng wàn shì rú yì
Wishing you a Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true and everything go well.
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这是我的一点心意，请收下。
zhè shì wǒ de yì diǎn xīn yì qǐng shōu xià
This is a small token of my regard, please accept it.
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- 心 heart, mind - represents the emotional/mental aspect
- 慌 flustered, panicked - describes the anxious, nervous state
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第一次上台演讲，我心慌得很。
dì yī cì shàng tái yǎn jiǎng wǒ xīn huāng de hěn
The first time I gave a speech on stage, I was very nervous.
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- 心 heart/mind (representing mental ability)
- 灵 clever/quick/nimble (modifies mind)
- 手 hand (representing manual skill)
- 巧 skillful/dexterous/clever (modifies hands)
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奶奶心灵手巧，会做各种手工艺品。
nǎi nai xīn líng shǒu qiǎo huì zuò gè zhǒng shǒu gōng yì pǐn
Grandma is clever-minded and deft-handed; she can make various handicrafts.
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- 心 heart; represents sincere inner intention
- 甘 sweet/willing; represents the pleasant, willing nature
- 情 feeling/emotion; represents the emotional aspect of willingness
- 愿 willing/wish; represents desire and volition
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她心甘情愿留在这里帮助我们。
tā xīn gān qíng yuàn liú zài zhè lǐ bāng zhù wǒ men
She's willingly and gladly staying here to help us.
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- 心 heart, mind (the mental/emotional aspect)
- 病 illness, affliction (something that troubles or burdens)
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他最大的心病是儿子的学习成绩。
tā zuì dà de xīn bìng shì ér zi de xué xí chéng jì
His biggest worry is his son's academic performance.
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- 心 heart, mind - represents mental and emotional aspects
- 眼 eye - represents perception, insight, and understanding
- 儿 diminutive suffix - adds colloquial, informal tone
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她是个好心眼儿的人。
tā shì gè hǎo xīn yǎn r de rén
She is a kind-hearted person.
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- 心 heart, mind (represents feelings and moral character)
- 肠 intestines (metaphorically represents inner nature)
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他心肠很好，总是帮助别人。
tā xīn cháng hěn hǎo zǒng shì bāng zhù bié rén
He has a good heart and always helps others.
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他心胸宽广，从不计较小事。
tā xīn xiōng kuān guǎng cóng bù jì jiào xiǎo shì
He is broad-minded and never bothers about trifles.
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- 心 heart/mind (mental and emotional aspect of effort)
- 血 blood (physical aspect, symbolizing life force and sacrifice)
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这本书凝聚了作者的心血。
zhè běn shū níng jù le zuò zhě de xīn xuè
This book embodies the author's painstaking effort.
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- 心 heart; represents the emotional or mental aspect
- 酸 sour; represents the bitter, painful quality of the emotion
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看到他独自一人的背影，我感到很心酸。
kàn dào tā dú zì yī rén de bèi yǐng wǒ gǎn dào hěn xīn suān
Seeing his lone figure from behind, I felt very sad.
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我不忍心告诉她这个坏消息。
wǒ bù rěn xīn gào su tā zhè ge huài xī xi
I don't have the heart to tell her this bad news.
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他对国家的忠心从未动摇。
tā duì guó jiā de zhōng xīn cóng wèi dòng yáo
His loyalty to the country has never wavered.
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- 惊 startle, alarm (referring to shocking the heart)
- 心 heart (the emotional center being affected)
- 动 move, stir (referring to stirring the spirit)
- 魄 soul, spirit (the spiritual essence being moved)
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他讲述了一个惊心动魄的冒险故事。
tā jiǎng shù le yí ge jīng xīn dòng pò de mào xiǎn gù shi
He told a thrilling and breathtaking adventure story.
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他成心不告诉我真相。
tā chéng xīn bù gào su wǒ zhēn xiàng
He deliberately didn't tell me the truth.
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- 扣 to strike; to pluck (the strings)
- 人 people's; person's
- 心 heart (emotions)
- 弦 strings (metaphorical heartstrings)
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比赛最后时刻扣人心弦，观众都屏住了呼吸。
bǐ sài zuì hòu shí kè kòu rén xīn xián guān zhòng dōu bǐng zhù le hū xī
The final moments of the match were gripping; the audience all held their breath.
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- 提 lift, raise (the heart)
- 心 heart (seat of emotions)
- 吊 hang, suspend (in anxiety)
- 胆 gallbladder, courage (source of bravery)
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孩子第一天上学，妈妈提心吊胆地等他回家。
hái zi dì yī tiān shàng xué mā ma tí xīn diào dǎn de děng tā huí jiā
On the child's first day of school, the mother anxiously waited for him to come home.
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父母总是为孩子操心。
fù mǔ zǒng shì wèi hái zi cāo xīn
Parents always worry about their children.
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他终于死心了，不再追求她。
tā zhōng yú sǐ xīn le bù zài zhuī qiú tā
He finally gave up and stopped pursuing her.
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- 深 deep, profound - indicates the depth of penetration
- 入 enter - indicates the action of penetrating into
- 人 people - the object whose hearts/minds are affected
- 心 heart/mind - the target location, representing thoughts and feelings
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环保意识深入人心，大家都积极参与。
huán bǎo yì shi shēn rù rén xīn dà jiā dōu jī jí cān yù
Environmental awareness is deeply rooted in people's hearts, everyone actively participates.
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- 潜 submerged, deep (suggests going deeply into something)
- 心 heart, mind (indicates mental and spiritual devotion)
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他潜心研究中国历史已经十年了。
tā qián xīn yán jiū zhōng guó lì shǐ yǐ jīng shí nián le
He has been devoting himself wholeheartedly to studying Chinese history for ten years.
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- 甘 willingly, sweetly (indicates willing acceptance)
- 心 heart, mind (the emotional/mental aspect of willingness)
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他不甘心失败。
tā bù gān xīn shī bài
He is not willing to accept failure.
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开车时要留心路况。
kāi chē shí yào liú xīn lù kuàng
When driving, you need to pay attention to road conditions.
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听到这个消息，我们都很痛心。
tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi wǒ men dōu hěn tòng xīn
Hearing this news, we all felt deeply distressed.
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不要辜负别人的一片痴心。
bù yào gū fù bié rén de yī piàn chī xīn
Don't let down someone's devoted heart.
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我真心希望你能成功。
wǒ zhēn xīn xī wàng nǐ néng chéng gōng
I sincerely hope you will succeed.
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他找到了称心如意的房子。
tā zhǎo dào le chèn xīn rú yì de fáng zi
He found a house that was perfectly satisfactory.
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- 粗 rough, crude (lacking refinement or care)
- 心 heart, mind (mental attention)
- 大 big, great (emphasizing the degree)
- 意 intention, thought (attention, care)
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他因为粗心大意，考试时忘记写名字了。
tā yīn wèi cū xīn dà yì kǎo shì shí wàng jì xiě míng zi le
He forgot to write his name during the exam because he was careless.
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做生意要讲良心。
zuò shēng yi yào jiǎng liáng xīn
In doing business, one must have a conscience.
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他的苦心没有白费。
tā de kǔ xīn méi yǒu bái fèi
His painstaking effort was not in vain.
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我衷心感谢你的帮助。
wǒ zhōng xīn gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù
I sincerely thank you for your help.
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- 触 come into contact with, encounter (with the eyes)
- 目 eye, sight, vision
- 惊 shock, startle, alarm
- 心 heart, mind, emotions
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战争过后的城市景象触目惊心。
zhàn zhēng guò hòu de chéng shì jǐng xiàng chù mù jīng xīn
The city scene after the war was shocking to see.
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这个人的野心太大了。
zhè ge rén de yě xīn tài dà le
This person's ambition is too great.
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退休后，她终于可以随心所欲地旅行了。
tuì xiū hòu tā zhōng yú kě yǐ suí xīn suǒ yù de lǚ xíng le
After retirement, she could finally travel as she pleased.
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希望你工作顺心。
xī wàng nǐ gōng zuò shùn xīn
I hope your work goes as you wish.
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- 齐 together, in unison
- 心 heart, mind, united purpose
- 协 cooperate, work together
- 力 strength, effort, power
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只有齐心协力，我们才能克服困难。
zhǐ yǒu qí xīn xié lì wǒ men cái néng kè fú kùn nan
Only by working together with one heart can we overcome difficulties.
一 yī / yí — one, single
Contextual pronunciation: yí
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请等一下。
qǐng děng yí xià
Please wait for a moment.
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我有一些问题想问你。
wǒ yǒu yì xiē wèn tí xiǎng wèn nǐ
I have some questions I want to ask you.
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这个西瓜我吃了一半。
zhè ge xī guā wǒ chī le yí bàn
I ate half of this watermelon.
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- 一 one (indicating singularity/smallness)
- 点 point, bit (main semantic component indicating small amount)
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, softer tone)
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我会说一点儿中文。
wǒ huì shuō yì diǎnr zhōng wén
I can speak a little Chinese.
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- 有 to have (forms set phrase indicating possession of a small degree)
- 一 one (emphasizes a small, singular amount)
- 点 a bit, a point (core element indicating small degree or amount)
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, softening effect)
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我有一点儿累。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎnr lèi
I'm a little tired.
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我一会儿就回来。
wǒ yí huìr jiù huí lái
I'll be back in a moment.
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我们一起去吧。
wǒ men yì qǐ qù ba
Let's go together.
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我们一共有五个人。
wǒ men yí gòng yǒu wǔ ge rén
We have five people in total.
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这是一块儿,不要分开。
zhè shì yí kuài r bú yào fēn kāi
This is one piece, don't separate it.
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这个工作需要一定的经验。
zhè ge gōng zuò xū yào yí dìng de jīng yàn
This job requires certain experience.
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他们穿着一样的衣服。
tā men chuān zhe yí yàng de yī fu
They are wearing the same clothes.
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他一直在等你。
tā yì zhí zài děng nǐ
He has been waiting for you all along.
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这是一个一般的问题。
zhè shì yí gè yì bān de wèn tí
This is an ordinary question.
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她一边吃饭一边看电视。
tā yì biān chī fàn yì biān kàn diàn shì
She eats while watching TV.
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一切都会好起来的。
yí qiè dōu huì hǎo qi lai de
Everything will be fine.
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一生很短暂，要珍惜每一天。
yì shēng hěn duǎn zàn yào zhēn xī měi yī tiān
A lifetime is very short, cherish every day.
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- 差 to lack, to fall short
- 一 one (as a measure)
- 点 a bit, a little
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial flavor)
Example
我差一点儿忘了你的生日。
wǒ chà yì diǎnr wàng le nǐ de shēng rì
I almost forgot your birthday.
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- 差 differ, lack, fall short of
- 一 one (used as intensifier)
- 点 point, a little bit
- 儿 diminutive suffix (softens expression)
Example
我差点儿忘了带钥匙。
wǒ chà diǎnr wàng le dài yào shi
I almost forgot to bring my keys.
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一代更比一代强。
yī dài gèng bǐ yī dài qiáng
Each generation is stronger than the last.
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一旦你决定了，就不要后悔。
yí dàn nǐ jué dìng le jiù bù yào hòu huǐ
Once you decide, don't regret it.
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- 一 one (indicating single use)
- 次 time, occasion (indicating frequency)
- 性 nature, property (forms adjectives)
Example
请不要使用一次性塑料袋。
qǐng bù yào shǐ yòng yī cì xìng sù liào dài
Please don't use disposable plastic bags.
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我们的意见完全一致。
wǒ men de yì jiàn wán quán yí zhì
Our opinions are completely consistent.
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我们一路聊天，很快就到了。
wǒ men yī lù liáo tiān hěn kuài jiù dào le
We chatted all the way, and arrived quickly.
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- 一 throughout, all the way
- 路 journey, road, way
- 顺 smooth, favorable
- 风 wind (metaphorically: favorable conditions)
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明天你就要出发了，祝你一路顺风！
míng tiān nǐ jiù yào chū fā le zhù nǐ yī lù shùn fēng
Tomorrow you're leaving, wishing you a safe journey!
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我们要准备好应对万一。
wǒ men yào zhǔn bèi hǎo yìng duì wàn yī
We need to be prepared to deal with contingencies.
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他的饮食结构太单一了。
tā de yǐn shí jié gòu tài dān yī le
His diet is too monotonous.
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我们在同一个班级学习。
wǒ men zài tóng yī ge bān jí xué xí
We study in the same class.
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你是我唯一的朋友。
nǐ shì wǒ wéi yī de péng you
You are my only friend.
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中国在秦朝首次统一。
Zhōng guó zài Qín cháo shǒu cì tǒng yī
China was first unified during the Qin Dynasty.
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为了进一步了解情况，他决定亲自去看看。
wèi le jìn yī bù liǎo jiě qíng kuàng tā jué dìng qīn zì qù kàn kan
In order to further understand the situation, he decided to go see for himself.
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- 一 one (first instance, indicates individual unit)
- 一 one (second instance, repetition creates sequential meaning)
Example
老师一一点名。
lǎo shī yī yī diǎn míng
The teacher called the roll one by one.
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- 一 serves as an intensifier meaning 'one after another'
- 再 means 'again', contributing the core sense of repetition
Example
我一再提醒他注意安全。
wǒ yī zài tí xǐng tā zhù yì ān quán
I repeatedly reminded him to pay attention to safety.
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我一口气读完了这本书。
wǒ yì kǒu qì dú wán le zhè běn shū
I read this book in one sitting.
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我们一同去看电影。
wǒ men yì tóng qù kàn diàn yǐng
We went to watch a movie together.
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他一向很守时。
tā yí xiàng hěn shǒu shí
He has always been punctual.
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祝你新的一年一帆风顺！
zhù nǐ xīn de yì nián yì fān fēng shùn
Wishing you smooth sailing in the new year!
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这一带的房价很高。
zhè yí dài de fáng jià hěn gāo
The housing prices in this area are very high.
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所有商品一律打八折。
suǒ yǒu shāng pǐn yī lǜ dǎ bā zhé
All products are 20% off without exception.
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我一时想不起来他的名字。
wǒ yì shí xiǎng bu qǐ lái tā de míng zi
I can't recall his name for the moment.
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这两个苹果一模一样。
zhè liǎng gè píng guǒ yì mú yí yàng
These two apples are exactly the same.
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这是一家一流的餐厅。
zhè shì yī jiā yī liú de cān tīng
This is a first-class restaurant.
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- 一 one, single (quantifier indicating a complete unit)
- 系 system, series (core meaning indicating sequence or connection)
- 列 row, line, arrange (emphasizes the ordered, sequential nature)
Example
我们面临一系列挑战。
wǒ men miàn lín yī xì liè tiǎo zhàn
We face a series of challenges.
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他一贯的态度让人印象深刻。
tā yí guàn de tài du ràng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè
His consistent attitude impresses people.
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雨后他一身都湿透了。
yǔ hòu tā yì shēn dōu shī tòu le
After the rain, his whole body was soaked through.
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我想和你过一辈子。
wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ guò yí bèi zi
I want to spend a lifetime with you.
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他们一道工作了很多年。
tā men yí dào gōng zuò le hěn duō nián
They worked together for many years.
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外面刮起了一阵大风。
wài miàn guā qǐ le yì zhèn dà fēng
A strong wind blew up outside.
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- 大 big, great (intensifier)
- 吃 to receive, to suffer (idiomatic)
- 一 one (intensifier)
- 惊 surprise, shock
Example
得知真相后，大家都大吃一惊。
dé zhī zhēn xiàng hòu dà jiā dōu dà chī yì jīng
After learning the truth, everyone was greatly shocked.
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她是一个一丝不苟的科学家。
tā shì yí ge yì sī bù gǒu de kēxuéjiā
She is a meticulous scientist.
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这一举解决了所有问题。
zhè yì jǔ jiě jué le suǒ yǒu wèn tí
This single move solved all the problems.
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- 一 each/every (first instance)
- 举 action/gesture/raise
- 一 each/every (second instance, for emphasis)
- 动 movement/motion
Example
警察注意着嫌疑人的一举一动。
jǐng chá zhù yì zhe xián yí rén de yì jǔ yí dòng
The police are watching the suspect's every move.
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这个方案一举两得。
zhè ge fāng àn yì jǔ liǎng dé
This plan kills two birds with one stone.
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- 一 one, a single (emphasizes not even one thing)
- 事 matter, thing, affair
- 无 without, not have
- 成 accomplish, succeed, complete
Example
他整天玩游戏，一事无成。
tā zhěng tiān wán yóu xì yī shì wú chéng
He plays games all day and accomplishes nothing.
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这两个国家已经形成了经济一体。
zhè liǎng gè guó jiā yǐ jīng xíng chéng le jīng jì yì tǐ
These two countries have already formed an economic integration.
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石像一动不动。
shí xiàng yí dòng bù dòng
The stone statue is motionless.
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- 一 single-mindedly, exclusively (emphasizing doing only one thing)
- 味 manner, way (extends from 'flavor' to mean 'manner')
Example
我们不能一味地依赖别人。
wǒ men bù néng yī wèi de yī lài bié rén
We can't blindly rely on others.
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他的房间一塌糊涂。
tā de fáng jiān yì tā hú tú
His room is a complete mess.
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面对批评，他保持一声不吭的态度。
miàn duì pī píng tā bǎo chí yì shēng bù kēng de tài du
Facing criticism, he maintained a silent attitude.
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农场里只剩下一头了。
nóng chǎng lǐ zhǐ shèng xià yì tóu le
Only one animal remains on the farm.
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我们将一如既往地支持你。
wǒ men jiāng yì rú jì wǎng de zhī chí nǐ
We will support you as always.
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他把房间打扫得一干二净。
tā bǎ fáng jiān dǎ sǎo de yì gān èr jìng
He cleaned the room until it was spotlessly clean.
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请把这些文件一并处理。
qǐng bǎ zhè xiē wén jiàn yì bìng chǔ lǐ
Please handle these documents together.
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- 一 all, every (indicates comprehensiveness)
- 应 should, ought to (what is expected or required)
- 俱 all, completely (emphasizes totality)
- 全 complete, whole (nothing is lacking)
Example
这个超市商品一应俱全，很受顾客欢迎。
zhè ge chāo shì shāng pǐn yī yìng jù quán hěn shòu gù kè huān yíng
This supermarket has everything one needs and is very popular with customers.
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他一度是这个城市最有名的医生。
tā yí dù shì zhè ge chéng shì zuì yǒu míng de yī shēng
He was once the most famous doctor in this city.
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他一心扑在工作上。
tā yì xīn pū zài gōng zuò shang
He devotes himself wholeheartedly to his work.
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一成不变的做法已经过时了。
yì chéng bù biàn de zuò fǎ yǐ jīng guò shí le
The unchanging approach is already outdated.
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这些都是一手资料。
zhè xiē dōu shì yì shǒu zī liào
These are all firsthand materials.
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他虽然学历不高，但有一技之长，生活得很好。
tā suī rán xué lì bù gāo dàn yǒu yī jì zhī cháng shēng huó de hěn hǎo
Although he doesn't have high education, he has a special skill and lives well.
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政府推出了一揽子经济刺激方案。
zhèng fǔ tuī chū le yì lǎn zi jīng jì cì jī fāng àn
The government launched a comprehensive economic stimulus package.
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她站在一旁看着。
tā zhàn zài yì páng kàn zhe
She stood to the side watching.
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- 一 one; even one (emphasizing totality)
- 无 not have; without
- 所 structural particle (forming 所有: possessions)
- 有 have; possess
Example
她离开家时一无所有，但现在很成功。
tā lí kāi jiā shí yì wú suǒ yǒu dàn xiàn zài hěn chéng gōng
When she left home she had nothing, but now she is very successful.
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- 一 one (in negative construction: not even one)
- 无 not have, without
- 所 that which, what (nominalizer)
- 知 to know, knowledge
Example
他对这件事一无所知。
tā duì zhè jiàn shì yì wú suǒ zhī
He knows nothing at all about this matter.
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一早他就出门了。
yì zǎo tā jiù chū mén le
He left early in the morning.
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十年一晃就过去了。
shí nián yì huǎng jiù guò qù le
Ten years passed in a flash.
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他对所有的建议一概拒绝。
tā duì suǒ yǒu de jiàn yì yī gài jù jué
He rejected all suggestions without exception.
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- 一 one; uniformly (treating things as one/the same)
- 概 generally; universally (in a general/sweeping manner)
- 而 and then; thereby (connecting the manner to the action)
- 论 to discuss; to judge (the action of evaluating or discussing)
Example
每个孩子都有自己的特点，不能一概而论。
měi ge hái zi dōu yǒu zì jǐ de tè diǎn bù néng yī gài ér lùn
Every child has their own characteristics; we cannot make sweeping generalizations.
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这个老板一毛不拔，从不给员工加薪。
zhè ge lǎo bǎn yì máo bù bá cóng bù gěi yuán gōng jiā xīn
This boss is extremely stingy and never gives employees raises.
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- 一 one (indicating a single glance)
- 目 eye, glance
- 了 to understand, to comprehend
- 然 so, thus (indicating the natural state)
Example
这张图表设计得很好，数据趋势一目了然。
zhè zhāng tú biǎo shè jì de hěn hǎo shù jù qū shì yī mù liǎo rán
This chart is well designed, the data trends are clear at a glance.
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面对这个难题，他感到一筹莫展。
miàn duì zhè ge nán tí tā gǎn dào yì chóu mò zhǎn
Facing this difficult problem, he felt at a loss for what to do.
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医生们奋战在抗疫一线。
yī shēng men fèn zhàn zài kàng yì yī xiàn
Doctors are fighting on the frontline of the epidemic.
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这个决定一经做出，就不能更改。
zhè ge jué dìng yì jīng zuò chū jiù bù néng gēng gǎi
Once this decision is made, it cannot be changed.
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他们一行明天出发。
tā men yì xíng míng tiān chū fā
Their group departs tomorrow.
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作为老师，她的一言一行都影响着学生。
zuò wéi lǎo shī tā de yì yán yì xíng dōu yǐng xiǎng zhe xué sheng
As a teacher, her every word and deed influences students.
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面对指责，他一言不发。
miàn duì zhǐ zé tā yì yán bù fā
Faced with accusations, he didn't say a word.
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他一连三天没有睡觉。
tā yì lián sān tiān méi yǒu shuì jiào
He didn't sleep for three days in succession.
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她问了一连串问题。
tā wèn le yì lián chuàn wèn tí
She asked a series of questions.
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- 一 one; indicates a single precise action
- 针 needle; metaphor for sharp, incisive insight
- 见 to see; to reveal or expose (the truth)
- 血 blood; metaphor for the essence or core truth
Example
他的评论一针见血，指出了问题的核心。
tā de píng lùn yì zhēn jiàn xiě zhǐ chū le wèn tí de hé xīn
His comment hit the nail on the head, pointing out the core of the problem.
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他只展示了事情的一面。
tā zhǐ zhǎn shì le shì qing de yí miàn
He only showed one side of the matter.
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他一鼓作气跑完了全程马拉松。
tā yì gǔ zuò qì pǎo wán le quán chéng mǎ lā sōng
He completed the entire marathon in one vigorous effort.
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大家一齐唱歌。
dà jiā yì qí chàng gē
Everyone sang together.
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- 万 ten thousand, myriad (representing all possible cases)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 一 one, single (emphasizes not even one)
- 失 mistake, failure, loss (what is being avoided)
Example
这个计划万无一失，我们一定会成功。
zhè ge jì huà wàn wú yī shī wǒ men yī dìng huì chéng gōng
This plan is foolproof, we will definitely succeed.
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她很聪明，学习时总能举一反三。
tā hěn cōng ming xué xí shí zǒng néng jǔ yī fǎn sān
She is very smart and can always draw inferences from one example when studying.
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- 冰 ice (forming 'iceberg' with 山)
- 山 mountain (forming 'iceberg')
- 一 one (indicating a small portion)
- 角 corner/tip (the visible part)
Example
这些腐败案件只是冰山一角，问题比我们想象的严重得多。
zhè xiē fǔ bài àn jiàn zhǐ shì bīng shān yī jiǎo wèn tí bǐ wǒ men xiǎng xiàng de yán zhòng de duō
These corruption cases are just the tip of the iceberg; the problem is much more serious than we imagine.
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- 千 thousand; represents enormous weight
- 钧 ancient weight unit; emphasizes heaviness
- 一 one, single; emphasizes singularity
- 发 hair; represents extreme fragility
Example
在千钧一发的时刻，消防员救出了被困的孩子。
zài qiān jūn yī fà de shí kè xiāo fáng yuán jiù chū le bèi kùn de hái zi
At the critical moment, the firefighters rescued the trapped children.
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他言行如一。
tā yán xíng rú yī
His words and actions are consistent.
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这对他来说是小菜一碟。
zhè duì tā lái shuō shì xiǎo cài yì dié
This is a piece of cake for him.
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- 数 to count; indicates the act of ranking or enumerating
- 一 one; represents first place or top position
- 数 to count (repeated); continues the enumeration process
- 二 two; represents second place, completing the top tier
Example
这家餐厅在城里数一数二。
zhè jiā cān tīng zài chéng lǐ shǔ yī shǔ èr
This restaurant is one of the best in the city.
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- 日 day (first instance, the unit of time being repeated)
- 复 again, repeat (emphasizes the repetitive nature)
- 一 one (serves as a connector in this idiomatic structure)
- 日 day (second instance, completes the repetitive pattern)
Example
他日复一日地工作，从不抱怨。
tā rì fù yī rì de gōng zuò cóng bù bào yuàn
He works day after day without complaining.
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- 有 to have, indicates existence or possibility
- 朝 morning, day, refers to a time period
- 一 one, specifies singularity
- 日 day, time unit
Example
有朝一日，我会实现我的梦想。
yǒu zhāo yī rì wǒ huì shí xiàn wǒ de mèng xiǎng
One day, I will realize my dream.
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- 灵 nimble, quick (mental agility)
- 机 wit, cleverness
- 一 one, a single (moment)
- 动 move, stir (activation)
Example
他灵机一动，想到了一个好办法。
tā líng jī yī dòng xiǎng dào le yí ge hǎo bàn fǎ
He had a sudden inspiration and thought of a good solution.
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- 焕 brilliant, radiant (conveying brightness and vitality)
- 然 suffix indicating state or manner
- 一 completely, entirely (emphasizing totality)
- 新 new, fresh
Example
经过装修，这座老房子焕然一新。
jīng guò zhuāng xiū zhè zuò lǎo fáng zi huàn rán yī xīn
After renovation, this old house took on a completely new look.
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每个人都是独一无二的。
měi gè rén dōu shì dú yī wú èr de
Every person is unique.
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这是第一手资料。
zhè shì dì yī shǒu zī liào
This is first-hand information.
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- 耳 ear; represents auditory perception in the idiom
- 目 eye; represents visual perception in the idiom
- 一 one; indicates a complete transformation or renewal
- 新 new; indicates freshness and novelty of the experience
Example
这家餐厅的装修让人耳目一新。
zhè jiā cān tīng de zhuāng xiū ràng rén ěr mù yī xīn
The decoration of this restaurant is refreshingly new.
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老师逐一检查了学生的作业。
lǎo shī zhú yī jiǎn chá le xué shēng de zuò yè
The teacher checked the students' homework one by one.
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如此美丽的日落难得一见。
rú cǐ měi lì de rì luò nán dé yī jiàn
Such a beautiful sunset is rarely seen.
意 yì — intention, will
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- 不 not (negation)
- 好 good; easy
- 意 meaning; intention (first part of 意思)
- 思 thought; meaning (second part of 意思)
Example
不好意思，请问洗手间在哪里？
bù hǎo yì si qǐng wèn xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ
Excuse me, may I ask where the restroom is?
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我不明白你的意思。
wǒ bù míng bai nǐ de yì si
I don't understand your meaning.
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这本书很有意思。
zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yì si
This book is very interesting.
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这个游戏没意思。
zhè ge yóu xì méi yì si
This game is boring.
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我同意你的看法。
wǒ tóng yì nǐ de kàn fǎ
I agree with your opinion.
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我愿意帮助你。
wǒ yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ
I am willing to help you.
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你要注意安全。
nǐ yào zhù yì ān quán
You must pay attention to safety.
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我对这个结果很满意。
wǒ duì zhè ge jié guǒ hěn mǎn yì
I am very satisfied with this result.
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你有什么好主意吗？
nǐ yǒu shén me hǎo zhǔ yì ma
Do you have any good ideas?
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他考了第一名，显得很得意。
tā kǎo le dì yī míng xiǎn de hěn dé yì
He got first place and looks very pleased with himself.
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我对这个问题有不同的意见。
wǒ duì zhè ge wèn tí yǒu bù tóng de yì jiàn
I have a different opinion on this issue.
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他故意不告诉我真相。
tā gù yì bù gào su wǒ zhēn xiàng
He deliberately didn't tell me the truth.
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他的生意做得很好。
tā de shēng yi zuò de hěn hǎo
His business is doing very well.
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这项研究有重要的意义。
zhè xiàng yán jiū yǒu zhòng yào de yì yì
This research has important significance.
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- 意 meaning, significance
- 味 sense, flavor (contributes to the concept of meaning)
- 着 verbal particle indicating action or state
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这意味着我们必须更加努力工作。
zhè yì wèi zhe wǒ men bì xū gèng jiā nǔ lì gōng zuò
This means we must work even harder.
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这个结果很意外。
zhè ge jié guǒ hěn yì wài
This result is very unexpected.
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我们必须意识到环境保护的重要性。
wǒ men bì xū yì shí dào huán jìng bǎo hù de zhòng yào xìng
We must realize the importance of environmental protection.
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请随意吃，不要客气。
qǐng suí yì chī bú yào kè qi
Please eat as you like, don't be polite.
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他的设计充满了创意。
tā de shè jì chōng mǎn le chuàng yì
His design is full of creativity.
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我不在意别人的看法。
wǒ bù zài yì bié rén de kàn fǎ
I don't mind other people's opinions.
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妈妈特意做了我最喜欢的菜。
mā ma tè yì zuò le wǒ zuì xǐ huan de cài
Mom specially made my favorite dish.
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- 下 below, beneath (indicating below conscious awareness)
- 意 thought, intention (part of 'consciousness')
- 识 knowledge, awareness (completes 'consciousness')
Example
她下意识地后退了一步。
tā xià yì shí de hòu tuì le yí bù
She subconsciously took a step back.
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- 不 not, negation
- 经 to pass through, to experience (conscious processing)
- 意 intention, attention, awareness
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我不经意间看到了那封信。
wǒ bù jīng yì jiān kàn dào le nà fēng xìn
I inadvertently saw that letter.
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我很乐意帮助你。
wǒ hěn lè yì bāng zhù nǐ
I'm very happy to help you.
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你介意我抽烟吗？
nǐ jiè yì wǒ chōu yān ma
Do you mind if I smoke?
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- 任 to allow, to permit (indicating freedom or lack of restriction)
- 意 will, desire, intention (what one wants or wishes)
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你不能任意改变规则。
nǐ bù néng rèn yì gǎi biàn guī zé
You cannot arbitrarily change the rules.
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她向我眨眼示意，我立刻会意。
tā xiàng wǒ zhǎ yǎn shì yì wǒ lì kè huì yì
She winked at me to signal, and I understood immediately.
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- 全 whole, complete (modifies heart)
- 心 heart (emotion, feeling)
- 全 whole, complete (modifies intention)
- 意 intention, will, mind
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她全心全意照顾生病的母亲。
tā quán xīn quán yì zhào gù shēng bìng de mǔ qīn
She wholeheartedly cares for her sick mother.
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考试题目出人意料地简单。
kǎo shì tí mù chū rén yì liào de jiǎn dān
The exam questions were unexpectedly simple.
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他刻意避开了这个话题。
tā kè yì bì kāi le zhè ge huà tí
He deliberately avoided this topic.
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他的善意被误解了。
tā de shàn yì bèi wù jiě le
His goodwill was misunderstood.
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开车不能大意。
kāi chē bù néng dà yì
You can't be careless when driving.
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我理解你的好意，但我不需要帮助。
wǒ lǐ jiě nǐ de hǎo yì dàn wǒ bù xū yào bāng zhù
I understand your kindness, but I don't need help.
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这是清代的如意，非常珍贵。
zhè shì qīng dài de rú yì fēi cháng zhēn guì
This is a Qing Dynasty ruyi, very precious.
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这个故事的寓意很深刻。
zhè ge gù shi de yù yì hěn shēn kè
The moral of this story is very profound.
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- 得 obtain, achieve, get (success or satisfaction)
- 意 satisfaction, contentment, pleased feeling
- 扬 raise up, display, show off (first instance)
- 扬 raise up, display, show off (repeated for emphasis)
Example
他考试得了第一名，得意扬扬地走在路上。
tā kǎo shì dé le dì yī míng dé yì yáng yáng de zǒu zài lù shang
He got first place in the exam and walked down the street complacently and proudly.
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这是我的一点心意，请收下。
zhè shì wǒ de yì diǎn xīn yì qǐng shōu xià
This is a small token of my regard, please accept it.
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他没有恶意，只是开玩笑而已。
tā méi yǒu è yì zhǐ shì kāi wán xiào ér yǐ
He had no malice, he was just joking.
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午后的阳光洒在身上，让人感到无比惬意。
wǔ hòu de yáng guāng sǎ zài shēn shàng ràng rén gǎn dào wú bǐ qiè yì
The afternoon sunlight shining on one's body makes one feel extremely comfortable and content.
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他有购买这套房子的意向。
tā yǒu gòu mǎi zhè tào fáng zi de yì xiàng
He has the intention to buy this house.
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这句话的意味很深。
zhè jù huà de yì wèi hěn shēn
The meaning of this sentence is very profound.
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他意图欺骗我们。
tā yì tú qī piàn wǒ men
He intends to deceive us.
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他有坚强的意志。
tā yǒu jiān qiáng de yì zhì
He has a strong will.
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这个结果真是意想不到。
zhè ge jié guǒ zhēn shì yì xiǎng bù dào
This result is really unexpected.
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我们应该尊重每个人的意愿。
wǒ men yīng gāi zūn zhòng měi gè rén de yì yuàn
We should respect everyone's willingness.
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这个结果出乎我的意料。
zhè ge jié guǒ chū hū wǒ de yì liào
This result exceeded my expectations.
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他执意要去，谁也劝不住。
tā zhí yì yào qù shéi yě quàn bù zhù
He insists on going, no one can dissuade him.
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我们应该对长辈表示敬意。
wǒ men yīng gāi duì zhǎng bèi biǎo shì jìng yì
We should show respect to our elders.
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我无意中听到了他们的谈话。
wǒ wú yì zhōng tīng dào le tā men de tán huà
I unintentionally overheard their conversation.
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我不是有意要伤害你。
wǒ bú shì yǒu yì yào shāng hài nǐ
I didn't intentionally mean to hurt you.
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我的本意不是要伤害你。
wǒ de běn yì bù shì yào shāng hài nǐ
My original intention was not to hurt you.
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他表示了深深的歉意。
tā biǎo shì le shēn shēn de qiàn yì
He expressed deep apology.
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政府应该尊重民意。
zhèng fǔ yīng gāi zūn zhòng mín yì
The government should respect public opinion.
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- 玩 play, toy (contributes the sense of object or plaything)
- 意 idea, meaning (serves as a generic noun component)
- 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, informal tone)
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这是什么玩意儿？
zhè shì shén me wán yìr
What is this thing?
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老师的用意是让学生自己思考。
lǎo shī de yòng yì shì ràng xué shēng zì jǐ sī kǎo
The teacher's intention is to let students think for themselves.
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请留意交通安全。
qǐng liú yì jiāo tōng ān quán
Please pay attention to traffic safety.
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老师示意学生们安静下来。
lǎo shī shì yì xué shēng men ān jìng xià lái
The teacher signaled the students to quiet down.
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他找到了称心如意的房子。
tā zhǎo dào le chèn xīn rú yì de fáng zi
He found a house that was perfectly satisfactory.
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- 粗 rough, crude (lacking refinement or care)
- 心 heart, mind (mental attention)
- 大 big, great (emphasizing the degree)
- 意 intention, thought (attention, care)
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他因为粗心大意，考试时忘记写名字了。
tā yīn wèi cū xīn dà yì kǎo shì shí wàng jì xiě míng zi le
He forgot to write his name during the exam because he was careless.
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他的道歉很有诚意。
tā de dào qiàn hěn yǒu chéng yì
His apology was very sincere.
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你帮了我这么多忙，我真是过意不去。
nǐ bāng le wǒ zhè me duō máng wǒ zhēn shì guò yì bú qù
You've helped me so much, I really feel apologetic.
Structure & writing
一 is a component in 58 characters
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一 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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心 is a component in 51 characters
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心 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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一 is a component in 58 characters
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一 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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意 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
音 is a component in 5 characters
心 is a component in 51 characters
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