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不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) is a Chinese word: disapprove; object; take exception; not think so. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 不以为然

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

disapprove; object; take exception; not think so

他对我的建议不以为然。

tā duì wǒ de jiàn yì bù yǐ wéi rán

He disapproves of my suggestion.

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Word breakdown

不 bù — not (negation)

Words with this character (171)
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以 yǐ — use; by means of; with

Words with this character (31)
  • 1 可以 kě yǐ — can, may HSK 1
    • 可 can; able to; expressing possibility or permission
    • 以 by means of; complements 可 to form expressions of ability or acceptability
    Example

    我可以帮你。

    wǒ kě yǐ bāng nǐ

    I can help you.

  • 2 所以 suǒ yǐ — so HSK 2
    • 所 that which; the place/reason (nominalizing particle)
    • 以 by means of; because of
    Example

    天气很冷，所以我穿了很多衣服。

    tiān qì hěn lěng suǒ yǐ wǒ chuān le hěn duō yī fu

    The weather is very cold, so I wore a lot of clothes.

  • 3 以上 yǐ shàng — above, more than HSK 3
    • 以 from, starting from (indicates a reference point)
    • 上 up, above (indicates upward direction or higher value)
    Example

    十八岁以上的人可以投票。

    shí bā suì yǐ shàng de rén kě yǐ tóu piào

    People 18 years and above can vote.

  • 4 以下 yǐ xià — below HSK 3
    • 以 by means of, using (grammatical marker)
    • 下 below, under
    Example

    请看以下说明。

    qǐng kàn yǐ xià shuō míng

    Please see the following instructions.

  • 5 以为 yǐ wéi — to think; to believe; to assume (mistakenly) HSK 3
    • 以 with; by means of (grammatical connector)
    • 为 to regard as; to consider; to be
    Example

    我以为他不来了。

    wǒ yǐ wéi tā bù lái le

    I thought he wasn't coming.

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  • 6 以前 yǐ qián — before HSK 3
    • 以 grammatical marker connecting with 前 to form time expression
    • 前 before, previous (in terms of time)
    Example

    我以前住在北京。

    wǒ yǐ qián zhù zài běi jīng

    I lived in Beijing before.

  • 7 以后 yǐ hòu — later; in the future; after HSK 3
    • 以 from; by means of (marks the starting point in time)
    • 后 after; later; behind (provides the temporal direction)
    Example

    以后我会更加努力。

    yǐ hòu wǒ huì gèng jiā nǔ lì

    In the future, I will work even harder.

  • 8 以外 yǐ wài — besides, other than, except for HSK 3
    • 以 by means of, taking as (reference point)
    • 外 outside, external, beyond
    Example

    除了中文以外，我还会说英语。

    chú le zhōng wén yǐ wài wǒ hái huì shuō yīng yǔ

    Besides Chinese, I can also speak English.

  • 9 以内 yǐ nèi — within HSK 4
    • 以 by means of, with (functions as a preposition establishing a boundary)
    • 内 inside, within (indicates interior space or limit)
    Example

    请在三天以内完成这项工作。

    qǐng zài sān tiān yǐ nèi wán chéng zhè xiàng gōng zuò

    Please complete this work within three days.

  • 10 以及 yǐ jí — as well as HSK 5
    • 以 by means of, with (forms conjunction)
    • 及 and, reach to (indicates addition/connection)
    Example

    会议讨论了经济以及环境问题。

    huì yì tǎo lùn le jīng jì yǐ jí huán jìng wèn tí

    The meeting discussed economic as well as environmental issues.

  • 11 以来 yǐ lái — since HSK 5
    • 以 from, since (marking the starting point in time)
    • 来 coming up to now (indicates direction toward present)
    Example

    改革开放以来，中国发生了巨大的变化。

    gǎi gé kāi fàng yǐ lái zhōng guó fā shēng le jù dà de biàn huà

    Since the reform and opening up, China has undergone tremendous changes.

  • 12 难以 nán yǐ — difficult to, hard to HSK 5
    • 难 difficult, hard
    • 以 to (grammatical connector to following verb)
    Example

    这种感觉难以形容。

    zhè zhǒng gǎn jué nán yǐ xíng róng

    This feeling is hard to describe.

  • 13 之所以 zhī suǒ yǐ — the reason why HSK 6
    • 之 grammatical particle linking the reason
    • 所 that which, indicating the object or thing
    • 以 by means of, because of (causal meaning)
    Example

    我之所以学中文，是因为我喜欢中国文化。

    wǒ zhī suǒ yǐ xué zhōng wén shì yīn wèi wǒ xǐ huān zhōng guó wén huà

    The reason why I study Chinese is because I like Chinese culture.

  • 14 以便 yǐ biàn — so that, in order to HSK 6
    • 以 by means of, in order to (grammatical marker indicating purpose)
    • 便 convenient, then (combines with 以 to express facilitation of purpose)
    Example

    请提前预订，以便我们安排座位。

    qǐng tí qián yù dìng yǐ biàn wǒ men ān pái zuò wèi

    Please book in advance so that we can arrange seats.

  • 15 以免 yǐ miǎn — so as not to HSK 6
    • 以 in order to, by means of
    • 免 to avoid, to be exempt from
    Example

    请早点出发，以免迟到。

    qǐng zǎo diǎn chū fā yǐ miǎn chí dào

    Please leave early so as not to be late.

  • 16 以往 yǐ wǎng — in the past, formerly HSK 6
    • 以 from, since (temporal marker)
    • 往 past, former
    Example

    他比以往更加努力了。

    tā bǐ yǐ wǎng gèng jiā nǔ lì le

    He works harder than before.

  • 17 加以 jiā yǐ — to apply; to impose HSK 6
    • 加 to add; to apply (action)
    • 以 by means of; with (classical particle completing the verbal phrase)
    Example

    这个问题需要加以解决。

    zhè ge wèn tí xū yào jiā yǐ jiě jué

    This problem needs to be resolved.

  • 18 得以 dé yǐ — be able to HSK 6
    • 得 obtain, gain (the ability or means)
    • 以 thereby, by means of which
    Example

    通过努力学习，她得以考上理想的大学。

    tōng guò nǔ lì xué xí tā dé yǐ kǎo shàng lǐ xiǎng de dà xué

    Through diligent study, she was able to get into her ideal university.

  • 19 足以 zú yǐ — enough to, sufficient to HSK 6
    • 足 sufficient, enough
    • 以 to (connector indicating purpose or result)
    Example

    一个微笑足以让人感到温暖。

    yí gè wēi xiào zú yǐ ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn

    A smile is enough to make people feel warm.

  • 20 予以 yǔ yǐ — to give HSK 7
    • 予 to give, to grant
    • 以 grammatical particle completing the formal verb
    Example

    学校对优秀学生予以奖励。

    xué xiào duì yōu xiù xué shēng yǔ yǐ jiǎng lì

    The school gives rewards to outstanding students.

  • 21 以至于 yǐ zhì yú — so that; to the extent that HSK 7
    • 以 by means of; using (forms part of conjunction)
    • 至 to reach; to arrive at (indicates extent)
    • 于 at; in (preposition completing the conjunction)
    Example

    她太累了，以至于在会议上睡着了。

    tā tài lèi le yǐ zhì yú zài huì yì shàng shuì zháo le

    She was so tired that she fell asleep during the meeting.

  • 22 以致 yǐ zhì — so that; with the result that HSK 7
    • 以 by means of; because of (provides causal element)
    • 致 to lead to; to result in (provides consequence element)
    Example

    他工作太累，以致生病了。

    tā gōng zuò tài lèi yǐ zhì shēng bìng le

    He worked so hard that he became ill.

  • 23 以身作则 yǐ shēn zuò zé — lead by example HSK 7
    • 以 by means of, with
    • 身 oneself, one's own conduct
    • 作 to make, to serve as
    • 则 standard, example, model
    Example

    作为领导，他总是以身作则。

    zuò wéi lǐng dǎo tā zǒng shì yǐ shēn zuò zé

    As a leader, he always leads by example.

  • 24 全力以赴 quán lì yǐ fù — go all out HSK 7
    • 全 complete, entire, all
    • 力 strength, effort, power
    • 以 with, using, by means of
    • 赴 go to, devote to, attend to
    Example

    为了实现目标，我们要全力以赴。

    wèi le shí xiàn mù biāo wǒ men yào quán lì yǐ fù

    To achieve our goal, we must go all out.

  • 25 夜以继日 yè yǐ jì rì — day and night HSK 7
    • 夜 night
    • 以 by means of, to use
    • 继 continue, succeed
    • 日 day
    Example

    他夜以继日地工作，终于完成了项目。

    tā yè yǐ jì rì de gōng zuò zhōng yú wán chéng le xiàng mù

    He worked day and night and finally completed the project.

  • 26 如愿以偿 rú yuàn yǐ cháng — to have one's wish fulfilled HSK 7
    • 如 according to, as
    • 愿 wish, desire
    • 以 by means of, thereby
    • 偿 to fulfill, to satisfy
    Example

    经过多年的努力，他终于如愿以偿考上了理想的大学。

    jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì tā zhōng yú rú yuàn yǐ cháng kǎo shàng le lǐ xiǎng de dà xué

    After years of effort, he finally had his wish fulfilled and was admitted to his ideal university.

  • 27 持之以恒 chí zhī yǐ héng — to persevere; to persist with perseverance HSK 7
    • 持 to hold; to maintain
    • 之 it; this (classical particle)
    • 以 with; by means of
    • 恒 constancy; permanence; perseverance
    Example

    只要持之以恒，你一定能成功。

    zhǐ yào chí zhī yǐ héng nǐ yí dìng néng chéng gōng

    As long as you persevere, you will definitely succeed.

  • 28 梦寐以求 mèng mèi yǐ qiú — have been longing for; dream of obtaining HSK 7
    • 梦 dream; represents desires during sleep
    • 寐 sleep; emphasizes the constant nature of the desire
    • 以 by means of; grammatical connector linking dream/sleep to seeking
    • 求 seek; pursue; represents the active pursuit of the desired object
    Example

    他终于得到了梦寐以求的录取通知书。

    tā zhōng yú dé dào le mèng mèi yǐ qiú de lù qǔ tōng zhī shū

    He finally received the acceptance letter he had been longing for.

  • 29 自以为是 zì yǐ wéi shì — self-righteous; think oneself always in the right HSK 7
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 以 to regard as, to take
    • 为 to be, as
    • 是 correct, right
    Example

    他总是自以为是，从不听别人的意见。

    tā zǒng shì zì yǐ wéi shì cóng bù tīng bié rén de yì jiàn

    He is always self-righteous and never listens to others' opinions.

  • 30 长期以来 cháng qī yǐ lái — for a long time HSK 7
    • 长 long (duration)
    • 期 period, term
    • 以 by, with (grammatical connector)
    • 来 come, since (indicates time up to now)
    Example

    长期以来，他一直在研究这个问题。

    cháng qī yǐ lái tā yì zhí zài yán jiū zhè ge wèn tí

    For a long time, he has been researching this problem.

  • 31 难以置信 nán yǐ zhì xìn — unbelievable HSK 7
    • 难 difficult
    • 以 to (grammatical particle indicating capability)
    • 置 to place
    • 信 belief, trust
    Example

    这个消息真是难以置信。

    zhè ge xiāo xi zhēn shì nán yǐ zhì xìn

    This news is really unbelievable.

为 wéi — consider as; regard as

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然 rán — so; like that; correct; right

Words with this character (42)
  • 1 虽然 suī rán — although HSK 2
    • 虽 although, even though (core concessive meaning)
    • 然 so, thus (grammatical suffix completing the conjunction)
    Example

    虽然下雨了，但是我还是去了。

    suī rán xià yǔ le dàn shì wǒ hái shi qù le

    Although it rained, I still went.

  • 2 当然 dāng rán — of course HSK 3
    • 当 should be, ought to be
    • 然 so, like that (indicating natural state)
    Example

    当然，我很愿意帮助你。

    dāng rán wǒ hěn yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ

    Of course, I'm very willing to help you.

  • 3 然后 rán hòu — then HSK 3
    • 然 so, thus, in this way
    • 后 after, afterwards
    Example

    我先吃饭，然后去学校。

    wǒ xiān chī fàn rán hòu qù xué xiào

    I'll eat first, then go to school.

  • 4 突然 tū rán — suddenly HSK 3
    • 突 abrupt, bursting forth
    • 然 adverbial suffix (in such a manner)
    Example

    天空突然下起了大雨。

    tiān kōng tū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ

    The sky suddenly started pouring with heavy rain.

  • 5 仍然 réng rán — still HSK 4
    • 仍 continue, remain (as before)
    • 然 affirmative suffix (so, thus)
    Example

    虽然很累，她仍然坚持工作。

    suī rán hěn lèi tā réng rán jiān chí gōng zuò

    Although she is tired, she still persists in working.

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  • 6 大自然 dà zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 大 great, vast (emphasizes the grandeur and scope of nature)
    • 自 self, natural (indicates the inherent, spontaneous quality)
    • 然 thus, so (reinforces the natural state of being)
    Example

    我们应该保护大自然。

    wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dà zì rán

    We should protect nature.

  • 7 忽然 hū rán — suddenly HSK 4
    • 忽 sudden, abrupt
    • 然 adverbial suffix (-ly)
    Example

    天空忽然下起了大雨。

    tiān kōng hū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ

    The sky suddenly started pouring heavy rain.

  • 8 既然 jì rán — since, now that HSK 4
    • 既 already, since (indicating an established fact)
    • 然 so, thus (forms conjunction with 既)
    Example

    既然你来了，就一起吃饭吧。

    jì rán nǐ lái le jiù yì qǐ chī fàn ba

    Since you're here, let's eat together.

  • 9 然而 rán ér — however HSK 4
    • 然 so, thus (establishes a state or condition)
    • 而 but, yet (provides contrastive conjunction)
    Example

    他很努力，然而结果并不理想。

    tā hěn nǔ lì rán ér jié guǒ bìng bù lǐ xiǎng

    He worked very hard, however the result was not ideal.

  • 10 竟然 jìng rán — unexpectedly HSK 4
    • 竟 actually, to such an extent
    • 然 so, thus (adverbial suffix)
    Example

    他竟然通过了考试。

    tā jìng rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

    He unexpectedly passed the exam.

  • 11 自然 zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 自 self, by itself
    • 然 so, thus, in that manner
    Example

    他喜欢接近自然。

    tā xǐ huan jiē jìn zì rán

    He likes to get close to nature.

  • 12 不然 bù rán — otherwise HSK 5
    • 不 not, negation
    • 然 so, thus, like that
    Example

    你要快点，不然会迟到。

    nǐ yào kuài diǎn bù rán huì chí dào

    You need to hurry, otherwise you'll be late.

  • 13 依然 yī rán — still HSK 5
    • 依 according to, following
    • 然 that way, in that manner
    Example

    他依然住在那个老房子里。

    tā yī rán zhù zài nà ge lǎo fáng zi lǐ

    He still lives in that old house.

  • 14 偶然 ǒu rán — accidental HSK 5
    • 偶 chance, occasional
    • 然 suffix forming adjective/adverb meaning 'in such manner'
    Example

    我们在街上偶然相遇。

    wǒ men zài jiē shàng ǒu rán xiāng yù

    We met by chance on the street.

  • 15 居然 jū rán — unexpectedly HSK 5
    • 居 expresses a state or situation (contrary to expectations)
    • 然 emphasizes the natural occurrence of the unexpected
    Example

    他居然通过了考试。

    tā jū rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

    He unexpectedly passed the exam.

  • 16 必然 bì rán — inevitable HSK 5
    • 必 must, necessarily; contributes the sense of certainty
    • 然 so, thus; functions as a nominalizing suffix creating the noun form
    Example

    这是历史发展的必然结果。

    zhè shì lì shǐ fā zhǎn de bì rán jié guǒ

    This is the inevitable result of historical development.

  • 17 显然 xiǎn rán — obviously HSK 5
    • 显 clear, apparent, evident
    • 然 adverbial suffix meaning '-ly'
    Example

    他显然不知道真相。

    tā xiǎn rán bù zhī dào zhēn xiàng

    He obviously doesn't know the truth.

  • 18 果然 guǒ rán — as expected HSK 5
    • 果 result, outcome
    • 然 so, thus (affirmative suffix)
    Example

    他说会下雨，果然下雨了。

    tā shuō huì xià yǔ guǒ rán xià yǔ le

    He said it would rain, and sure enough it did.

  • 19 要不然 yào bù rán — otherwise HSK 5
    • 要 introduces a conditional sense, 'if one needs/wants'
    • 不 negation, 'not'
    • 然 so, thus; completes 'if not so' meaning
    Example

    快点走吧，要不然会迟到的。

    kuài diǎn zǒu ba yào bù rán huì chí dào de

    Hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.

  • 20 天然 tiān rán — natural HSK 6
    • 天 heaven, nature, representing the natural world
    • 然 state or manner suffix, indicating 'in that natural state'
    Example

    这是天然的矿泉水。

    zhè shì tiān rán de kuàng quán shuǐ

    This is natural mineral water.

  • 21 天然气 tiān rán qì — natural gas HSK 6
    • 天 natural (literally 'heaven' or 'sky')
    • 然 forms 'natural' with 天
    • 气 gas
    Example

    我们家用天然气做饭。

    wǒ men jiā yòng tiān rán qì zuò fàn

    Our family uses natural gas for cooking.

  • 22 一目了然 yī mù liǎo rán — clear at a glance HSK 7
    • 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.

  • 23 公然 gōng rán — openly, publicly, brazenly HSK 7
    • 公 public, open (to all)
    • 然 suffix forming adverbs (in that manner, -ly)
    Example

    他公然违反规定。

    tā gōng rán wéi fǎn guī dìng

    He openly violated the rules.

  • 24 哗然 huá rán — in an uproar HSK 7
    • 哗 noisy, clamorous sound of many voices
    • 然 suffix indicating a state or manner
    Example

    消息传出后，全场哗然。

    xiāo xi chuán chū hòu quán chǎng huá rán

    When the news spread, the whole venue was in an uproar.

  • 25 固然 gù rán — admittedly; it is true that; no doubt HSK 7
    • 固 firmly; certainly; indeed (emphasizes certainty)
    • 然 so; thus; right (affirmative particle forming concessive conjunction)
    Example

    钱固然重要，但健康更重要。

    qián gù rán zhòng yào dàn jiàn kāng gèng zhòng yào

    Money is admittedly important, but health is more important.

  • 26 坦然 tǎn rán — calm and composed HSK 7
    • 坦 open, frank, straightforward
    • 然 state or manner (suffix indicating natural quality)
    Example

    她坦然地承认了自己的错误。

    tā tǎn rán de chéng rèn le zì jǐ de cuò wù

    She calmly admitted her mistake.

  • 27 怡然自得 yí rán zì dé — content and at ease HSK 7
    • 怡 pleasant, joyful
    • 然 state or manner suffix
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 得 to obtain, to gain satisfaction
    Example

    老人坐在公园里看书，显得怡然自得。

    lǎo rén zuò zài gōng yuán lǐ kàn shū xiǎn de yí rán zì dé

    The old man sits reading in the park, appearing content and at ease.

  • 28 恍然大悟 huǎng rán dà wù — suddenly realize HSK 7
    • 恍 suddenly, in a flash
    • 然 manner suffix (indicates the way something happens)
    • 大 great, big (intensifies the realization)
    • 悟 understand, realize, awaken to
    Example

    听了他的解释后，我恍然大悟。

    tīng le tā de jiě shì hòu wǒ huǎng rán dà wù

    After hearing his explanation, I suddenly realized.

  • 29 截然不同 jié rán bù tóng — completely different HSK 7
    • 截 sharply, clearly (indicating a sharp distinction)
    • 然 manner suffix (forms adverb emphasizing the state)
    • 不 not (negation particle)
    • 同 same, similar (the concept being negated)
    Example

    双胞胎的性格截然不同。

    shuāng bāo tāi de xìng gé jié rán bù tóng

    The twins' personalities are completely different.

  • 30 断然 duàn rán — resolutely HSK 7
    • 断 decisive, absolute, cutting off
    • 然 manner suffix (forming an adverb)
    Example

    他断然拒绝了这个提议。

    tā duàn rán jù jué le zhè ge tí yì

    He resolutely rejected this proposal.

  • 31 毅然 yì rán — resolutely HSK 7
    • 毅 resolute, firm determination
    • 然 manner suffix indicating 'in that way'
    Example

    他毅然决定辞职创业。

    tā yì rán jué dìng cí zhí chuàng yè

    He resolutely decided to resign and start a business.

  • 32 漠然 mò rán — indifferent HSK 7
    • 漠 desert-like, barren; conveys emotional emptiness and coldness
    • 然 in such a manner; forms an adjective indicating a state
    Example

    她对周围发生的一切都很漠然。

    tā duì zhōu wéi fā shēng de yī qiè dōu hěn mò rán

    She is indifferent to everything happening around her.

  • 33 焕然一新 huàn rán yī xīn — to take on a completely new look, brand new HSK 7
    • 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.

  • 34 猛然 měng rán — suddenly HSK 7
    • 猛 fierce, sudden, abrupt
    • 然 suffix forming adverbs of manner
    Example

    他猛然站起来，吓了我一跳。

    tā měng rán zhàn qǐ lái xià le wǒ yí tiào

    He suddenly stood up and startled me.

  • 35 理所当然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán — naturally; as a matter of course; it stands to reason HSK 7
    • 理 reason, principle, logic
    • 所 that which (grammatical particle connecting elements)
    • 当 should, ought to, appropriate
    • 然 so, thus, in that way (natural state)
    Example

    父母关心孩子是理所当然的事。

    fù mǔ guān xīn hái zi shì lǐ suǒ dāng rán de shì

    Parents caring for their children is a matter of course.

  • 36 纵然 zòng rán — even if HSK 7
    • 纵 even, grant (sets up concessive relationship)
    • 然 so, being in that state (confirms the condition)
    Example

    纵然困难重重，我们也要坚持下去。

    zòng rán kùn nán chóng chóng wǒ men yě yào jiān chí xià qù

    Even if difficulties are numerous, we must persist.

  • 37 自然界 zì rán jiè — natural world HSK 7
    • 自 self, natural (forms 'natural' with 然)
    • 然 so, thus (completes 'natural' with 自)
    • 界 world, realm, sphere
    Example

    自然界中有很多神奇的现象。

    zì rán jiè zhōng yǒu hěn duō shén qí de xiàn xiàng

    There are many miraculous phenomena in the natural world.

  • 38 自然而然 zì rán ér rán — naturally; as a matter of course HSK 7
    • 自 self; from within
    • 然 so; in that way (first occurrence)
    • 而 and; connecting particle
    • 然 so; in that way (reinforcing repetition)
    Example

    时间长了，两个人自然而然就成了好朋友。

    shí jiān cháng le liǎng gè rén zì rán ér rán jiù chéng le hǎo péng you

    Over time, the two naturally became good friends.

  • 39 茫然 máng rán — bewildered, at a loss HSK 7
    • 茫 vast, vague, unclear (describes the unclear mental state)
    • 然 in such a manner (suffix forming adjective/adverb)
    Example

    他茫然地看着周围，不知道发生了什么。

    tā máng rán de kàn zhe zhōu wéi bù zhī dào fā shēng le shén me

    He looked around bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

  • 40 赫然 hè rán — strikingly HSK 7
    • 赫 brilliant, impressive
    • 然 manner suffix (forms adverb)
    Example

    他的名字赫然出现在名单上。

    tā de míng zi hè rán chū xiàn zài míng dān shàng

    His name appeared strikingly on the list.

  • 41 顺其自然 shùn qí zì rán — let nature take its course HSK 7
    • 顺 follow, go along with
    • 其 it, its (referring to the situation)
    • 自 self, naturally (part of 自然)
    • 然 so, thus (completes 自然 meaning 'nature')
    Example

    他决定顺其自然，不再强求。

    tā jué dìng shùn qí zì rán bù zài qiáng qiú

    He decided to let nature take its course and stop forcing things.

  • 42 骤然 zhòu rán — suddenly HSK 7
    • 骤 sudden, abrupt
    • 然 adverbial suffix (in that manner)
    Example

    天气骤然变冷了。

    tiān qì zhòu rán biàn lěng le

    The weather suddenly turned cold.

Structure & writing
1 不 bù — not; no (negation before verbs, adjectives, or adverbs)
不 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
杯 bēi cup or glass for holding wine, water, tea, etc. 还 huán to return to the original place or state
HSK 2
坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive
HSK 3
环 huán ring-shaped object
HSK 4
否 fǒu not; used before action morphemes to express negation 怀 huái chest; bosom
HSK 6
歪 wāi not straight; crooked; tilted (opposite of 'straight')
HSK 7
胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg

不 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

2 以 yǐ — with, by means of, using
以 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 5
似 sì to resemble; to be like
HSK 6
拟 nǐ to draft; to draw up

以 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

3 为 wéi — to do; to act
Xpinyin
为 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
伪 wěi false; fake; deceitful (opposite of 真)

consists of

3.1 丶 zhǔ — dot stroke; ancient punctuation mark, now a basic stroke component
丶 is a component in 21 characters
HSK 1
太 tài high; great
HSK 2
为 wéi to do; to act
HSK 3
主 zhǔ owner; one who possesses property or power 勺 sháo ladle; spoon (a handled utensil for scooping)
HSK 4
乓 pāng onomatopoeia for gunshots, slamming doors, or crashing sounds 压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 尤 yóu exceptional; outstanding 户 hù single-panel door; door in general 术 shù skill; technique; art; learning
HSK 5
义 yì justice; righteous principle or moral conduct 兔 tù rabbit; hare (mammal with large ears, split upper lip, short tail, and strong hind legs, known for swift running and jumping; includes domestic and wild varieties; fur used for textiles and clothing) 叉 chā fork (a utensil with two or more tines at one end and a handle at the other) 玉 yù jade; a fine-grained, hard, lustrous mineral used for ornaments and carvings 良 liáng good; excellent
HSK 6
凡 fán ordinary, commonplace 匆 cōng hurried; hasty
HSK 7
丸 wán small round object (〜子, 〜儿) 斥 chì to reprimand; to scold 犬 quǎn dog 琢 zuó to ponder repeatedly; to mull over (见"琢磨") 蔑 miè (lit.) nothing, without
3.2 力 lì — force (physical interaction between objects causing acceleration or deformation)
力 is a component in 32 characters
HSK 1
男 nán male (opposite of "female") 边 biān border between countries or regions
HSK 2
为 wéi to do; to act 动 dòng to move; to change position or leave a state of rest (opposite of '静')
HSK 3
办 bàn to handle; to deal with 加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 务 wù affair; matter 助 zhù to help, to assist 努 nǔ to exert (strength) to the utmost
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历 lì to experience; to go through
HSK 4
功 gōng merit; achievement (opposite of 过) 励 lì to encourage; to strive 勇 yǒng brave and bold, unafraid of danger or difficulty 另 lìng other; another
HSK 5
劝 quàn to persuade; to convince someone by presenting facts and reasoning 劳 láo to labor; human activity of creating material or spiritual wealth 势 shì apparent form or condition: ① natural phenomenon or situation in nature; ② posture or gesture of movement; ③ situation or circumstances in political, military, or social affairs 勤 qín diligent; hardworking (opposite of lazy) 幼 yòu young; immature (opposite of 老)
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穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富)
HSK 6
劣 liè inferior, bad (opposite of 优) 勉 miǎn to strive; to exert oneself 抛 pāo to throw; to toss
HSK 7
劫 jié to rob; to plunder 勃 bó (lit.) thriving; vigorous 勋 xūn distinguished merit; special achievement 勒 lēi bind or loop with a rope and pull tight 勘 kān to proofread and verify; to collate
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募 mù to recruit or solicit broadly (funds, troops, etc.) 夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 虏 lǔ to capture (in battle)
3.3 丶 zhǔ — dot stroke; ancient punctuation mark, now a basic stroke component
丶 is a component in 21 characters
HSK 1
太 tài high; great
HSK 2
为 wéi to do; to act
HSK 3
主 zhǔ owner; one who possesses property or power 勺 sháo ladle; spoon (a handled utensil for scooping)
HSK 4
乓 pāng onomatopoeia for gunshots, slamming doors, or crashing sounds 压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 尤 yóu exceptional; outstanding 户 hù single-panel door; door in general 术 shù skill; technique; art; learning
HSK 5
义 yì justice; righteous principle or moral conduct 兔 tù rabbit; hare (mammal with large ears, split upper lip, short tail, and strong hind legs, known for swift running and jumping; includes domestic and wild varieties; fur used for textiles and clothing) 叉 chā fork (a utensil with two or more tines at one end and a handle at the other) 玉 yù jade; a fine-grained, hard, lustrous mineral used for ornaments and carvings 良 liáng good; excellent
HSK 6
凡 fán ordinary, commonplace 匆 cōng hurried; hasty
HSK 7
丸 wán small round object (〜子, 〜儿) 斥 chì to reprimand; to scold 犬 quǎn dog 琢 zuó to ponder repeatedly; to mull over (见"琢磨") 蔑 miè (lit.) nothing, without

Stroke order

4 然 rán — (lit.) correct; right
然 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 5
燃 rán to burn; to be on fire

consists of

4.1 ⺼ — flesh/meat radical, representing body tissue or muscle
⺼ is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
能 néng ability; talent; skill 脑 nǎo brain (the main part of the nervous system, located in the cranial cavity, comprising cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, etc.)
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
育 yù to give birth to 胖 pàng fat, overweight (opposite of 瘦) 脏 zàng internal organs of the body 脚 jiǎo foot (of a person or animal) 脸 liǎn face (front of the head, from forehead to chin)
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腿 tuǐ leg (of a person or animal)
HSK 4
肚 dù belly; abdomen 肤 fū skin, the outer surface of the human body 肯 kěn meat attached to bone; key or vital part 背 bèi back (of the upper body, opposite the chest and abdomen) 胳 gē arm (used in "胳膊" "胳臂"), the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the wrist
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脱 tuō to come off; to fall away 脾 pí spleen (internal organ) 膊 bo 膏 gāo fat; grease; oil
HSK 5
捐 juān to abandon; to give up 肌 jī muscle; tissue composed of muscle fibers capable of contraction 肖 xiào to resemble, to look like 肥 féi fat; containing much fat (opposite of 'lean'; generally not used for people except in 肥胖, 减肥) 胁 xié the side of the body between the armpit and the waist
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胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum) 胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile 胜 shèng to defeat an opponent or enemy 胡 hú ancient general term for northern and western ethnic peoples 腰 yāo waist; the middle part of the body between the hips and ribs 膀 bǎng upper arm connected to the shoulder
HSK 6
肝 gān liver (digestive organ in humans and higher animals) 肠 cháng intestine (digestive organ connecting stomach to anus, divided into small and large intestine) 股 gǔ thigh (from hip to knee) 肩 jiān shoulder, the part of the body between the neck and arm 肪 fáng fat (as in 脂肪): organic compound formed from fatty acids and glycerol, stored in animal and plant tissue as an energy source
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肺 fèi lung (respiratory organ) 肿 zhǒng to swell (of skin, mucous membrane, muscle, etc. due to circulatory obstruction, inflammation, suppuration, or internal bleeding) 胞 bāo placenta and fetal membranes 胶 jiāo glue or adhesive substance (made from animal hides, horns, or plant secretions, or synthetic) 胸 xiōng chest; the front of the torso between the neck and abdomen 脂 zhī fat or oil from animal tissue or oil-bearing plant seeds 脆 cuì brittle; easily broken (opposite of "韧") 脖 bó neck (the part connecting head and torso) 腔 qiāng hollow or organ-containing cavity inside an animal's body 臂 bì arm 骨 gǔ bone, the hard tissue supporting the body in humans and vertebrates
HSK 7
婿 xù husband 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 肢 zhī limb (arm or leg of a person, or leg of certain animals) 胀 zhàng to swell, expand in volume (opposite of 缩)
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胎 tāi fetus; embryo in the womb of a human or other mammal 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 脉 mài blood vessel 腆 tiǎn (lit.) abundant; plentiful 腊 là ancient winter sacrifice to the gods held in the 12th lunar month 腕 wàn wrist; ankle 腥 xīng raw meat; meat and fish foods 腹 fù abdomen; belly 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 腼 miǎn shy and awkward; see 腼腆 膛 táng body cavity 膜 mó membrane (thin tissue in humans, animals, and plants) 膝 xī knee, the front part connecting the thigh and lower leg, containing a joint 膨 péng to expand in volume; to swell 膳 shàn meal; food 臀 tún buttocks 藤 téng plant name: ① wisteria (紫藤), a climbing plant with purple flowers, commonly called 藤萝; ② rattan (白藤), an evergreen woody plant with long, flexible yet tough stems used for weaving chairs, baskets, and boxes, commonly called 藤子; ③ gamboge tree (藤黄), an evergreen tree with round fruit and yellow resin used as a pigment, but toxic and not for coloring food 豚 tún piglet; pig in general
4.2 犬 quǎn — dog
犬 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 获 huò to capture; to seize 默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)
HSK 5
器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 状 zhuàng shape; form; state 献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly 臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)
HSK 7
伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 狱 yù prison; jail 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 飙 biāo (lit.) violent windstorm
4.3 灬 huǒ — fire radical
灬 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet 热 rè hot; high in temperature (opposite of 'cold')
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
照 zhào (of light) shine on an object 熊 xióng bear (large mammal with short tail, thick limbs, and hooked claws) 糕 gāo cake or pastry made from rice flour or wheat flour, e.g. 年糕, 蜂糕, 蛋糕
HSK 4
熟 shú ripe (of fruit or crops, opposite of '生')
HSK 5
烈 liè intense, strong, powerful (of concentration, force, momentum, etc.) 煮 zhǔ to boil or cook (food) in water over heat 熬 áo to cook grain etc. in water into a paste or porridge
HSK 6
杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle)
HSK 7
烹 pēng cooking method: stir briefly in hot oil, then add soy sauce and seasonings, and dish up immediately 煎 jiān to pan-fry (cook in a small amount of oil until surface is browned) 熙 xī (lit.) bright, radiant 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 蒸 zhēng to evaporate; (of liquid) to heat up and rise as vapor
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遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure

Stroke order