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代理 (dài lǐ) — Chinese word meaning

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代理 (dài lǐ) is a Chinese word: to act as agent; to represent. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 代理

动 dòng verb

to act as agent; to represent

律师代理客户出庭。

lǜ shī dài lǐ kè hù chū tíng

The lawyer represents the client in court.

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Word breakdown

代 dài — on behalf of; substitute

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  • 6 时代 shí dài — era HSK 5
    • 时 time
    • 代 generation, period
    Example

    我们生活在一个新的时代。

    wǒ men shēng huó zài yí gè xīn de shí dài

    We live in a new era.

  • 7 现代 xiàn dài — modern HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 代 era, age, period
    Example

    现代科技发展很快。

    xiàn dài kē jì fā zhǎn hěn kuài

    Modern technology develops very quickly.

  • 8 现代化 xiàn dài huà — to modernize HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 代 era, period, generation
    • 化 to transform into, -ize suffix
    Example

    我们需要现代化农业生产方式。

    wǒ men xū yào xiàn dài huà nóng yè shēng chǎn fāng shì

    We need to modernize agricultural production methods.

  • 9 近代 jìn dài — modern times HSK 5
    • 近 near, recent (temporal proximity)
    • 代 era, period, times
    Example

    近代中国经历了很多变化。

    jìn dài zhōng guó jīng lì le hěn duō biàn huà

    Modern China experienced many changes.

  • 10 代价 dài jià — price, cost HSK 6
    • 代 substitute, in exchange for
    • 价 price, value
    Example

    他为了事业付出了健康的代价。

    tā wèi le shì yè fù chū le jiàn kāng de dài jià

    He paid the price of his health for his career.

  • 11 取代 qǔ dài — replace HSK 6
    • 取 to take over, to obtain (a position)
    • 代 to replace, to substitute
    Example

    人工智能无法完全取代人类。

    rén gōng zhì néng wú fǎ wán quán qǔ dài rén lèi

    Artificial intelligence cannot completely replace humans.

  • 12 后代 hòu dài — descendants HSK 6
    • 后 later, future, coming after
    • 代 generation
    Example

    我们要为后代保护环境。

    wǒ men yào wèi hòu dài bǎo hù huán jìng

    We must protect the environment for our descendants.

  • 13 当代 dāng dài — contemporary HSK 6
    • 当 present, current
    • 代 era, age, generation
    Example

    他是当代最伟大的作家之一。

    tā shì dāng dài zuì wěi dà de zuò jiā zhī yī

    He is one of the greatest writers of contemporary times.

  • 14 朝代 cháo dài — dynasty HSK 6
    • 朝 imperial court, reign
    • 代 generation, period, era
    Example

    唐朝是中国历史上最繁荣的朝代之一。

    Táng Cháo shì Zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng zuì fán róng de cháo dài zhī yī

    The Tang Dynasty was one of the most prosperous dynasties in Chinese history.

  • 15 世代 shì dài — generation HSK 7
    • 世 generation, age, era
    • 代 generation, successive period
    Example

    他们家世代都是医生。

    tā men jiā shì dài dōu shì yī shēng

    Their family has been doctors for generations.

  • 16 交代 jiāo dài — to hand over; to explain; to account for HSK 7
    • 交 to hand over, to deliver, to transfer
    • 代 on behalf of, in succession, to take responsibility
    Example

    领导交代了几件重要的事情。

    lǐng dǎo jiāo dài le jǐ jiàn zhòng yào de shì qing

    The leader briefed several important matters.

  • 17 代号 dài hào — code name HSK 7
    • 代 substitute, represent
    • 号 number, designation
    Example

    这个秘密行动的代号是'黎明'。

    zhè ge mì mì xíng dòng de dài hào shì lí míng

    The code name for this secret operation is 'Dawn'.

  • 18 代理人 dài lǐ rén — agent HSK 7
    • 代 to act on behalf of, to substitute
    • 理 to manage, to handle
    • 人 person
    Example

    我需要找一个代理人来处理这件事。

    wǒ xū yào zhǎo yí gè dài lǐ rén lái chǔ lǐ zhè jiàn shì

    I need to find an agent to handle this matter.

  • 19 代言 dài yán — to endorse HSK 7
    • 代 on behalf of, to represent
    • 言 to speak, words
    Example

    这位明星代言了很多品牌。

    zhè wèi míng xīng dài yán le hěn duō pǐn pái

    This celebrity endorses many brands.

  • 20 划时代 huà shí dài — epoch-making HSK 7
    • 划 to divide, to mark
    • 时 time
    • 代 era, generation
    Example

    这是一项划时代的发明。

    zhè shì yī xiàng huà shí dài de fā míng

    This is an epoch-making invention.

  • 21 历代 lì dài — successive dynasties HSK 7
    • 历 successive, through (time)
    • 代 dynasties, generations, eras
    Example

    历代皇帝都住在这个宫殿里。

    lì dài huáng dì dōu zhù zài zhè ge gōng diàn lǐ

    Emperors of successive dynasties all lived in this palace.

  • 22 取而代之 qǔ ér dài zhī — replace, take its place HSK 7
    • 取 to take, to seize
    • 而 and then, and (connects sequential actions)
    • 代 to replace, to substitute
    • 之 it, that (classical pronoun for what is replaced)
    Example

    手工劳动逐渐被机器取而代之。

    shǒu gōng láo dòng zhú jiàn bèi jī qì qǔ ér dài zhī

    Manual labor is gradually being replaced by machines.

  • 23 新陈代谢 xīn chén dài xiè — metabolism HSK 7
    • 新 new (new substances or cells being formed)
    • 陈 old, stale (old substances or cells being removed)
    • 代 replace, substitute (the process of replacement)
    • 谢 discharge, eliminate (the elimination of old matter)
    Example

    运动可以促进新陈代谢。

    yùn dòng kě yǐ cù jìn xīn chén dài xiè

    Exercise can promote metabolism.

理 lǐ — to manage; to handle

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  • 6 理想 lǐ xiǎng — ideal HSK 4
    • 理 principle, reason, rationality
    • 想 thought, conception, imagination
    Example

    每个人都有自己的理想。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de lǐ xiǎng

    Everyone has their own ideals.

  • 7 理解 lǐ jiě — understand HSK 4
    • 理 reason, logic (the rational aspect of understanding)
    • 解 unravel,解 (解开 the meaning,解析 information)
    Example

    我理解你的感受。

    wǒ lǐ jiě nǐ de gǎn shòu

    I understand your feelings.

  • 8 管理 guǎn lǐ — to manage, to administer HSK 4
    • 管 to control, to oversee, to be in charge of
    • 理 to organize, to put in order, to handle
    Example

    他负责管理这个项目。

    tā fù zé guǎn lǐ zhè ge xiàng mù

    He is responsible for managing this project.

  • 9 合理 hé lǐ — reasonable HSK 5
    • 合 to fit, to conform
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这个价格很合理。

    zhè ge jià gé hěn hé lǐ

    This price is very reasonable.

  • 10 地理 dì lǐ — geography HSK 5
    • 地 earth, land (the physical world and its features)
    • 理 principle, pattern (systematic study or science)
    Example

    地理课很有趣。

    dì lǐ kè hěn yǒu qù

    Geography class is very interesting.

  • 11 处理 chǔ lǐ — to handle HSK 5
    • 处 to be in a situation; to deal with
    • 理 to manage; to arrange; to put in order
    Example

    我们需要处理这个问题。

    wǒ men xū yào chǔ lǐ zhè ge wèn tí

    We need to handle this problem.

  • 12 心理 xīn lǐ — psychology; psychological HSK 5
    • 心 heart; mind (mental/emotional aspect)
    • 理 principle; logic (rational/systematic aspect)
    Example

    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.

  • 13 物理 wù lǐ — physics HSK 5
    • 物 matter, physical things
    • 理 principles, laws
    Example

    我最喜欢的科目是物理。

    wǒ zuì xǐ huan de kē mù shì wù lǐ

    My favorite subject is physics.

  • 14 理由 lǐ yóu — reason HSK 5
    • 理 logic, principle, sense
    • 由 cause, origin, basis
    Example

    他没有理由拒绝这个提议。

    tā méi yǒu lǐ yóu jù jué zhè ge tí yì

    He has no reason to reject this proposal.

  • 15 理论 lǐ lùn — theory HSK 5
    • 理 reason, principle, logic
    • 论 discourse, discussion, treatise
    Example

    他提出了一个新的理论。

    tā tí chū le yí ge xīn de lǐ lùn

    He proposed a new theory.

  • 16 道理 dào lǐ — reason HSK 5
    • 道 way, path; represents the proper way or principle
    • 理 principle, logic; represents reasoning and rational pattern
    Example

    你说的很有道理。

    nǐ shuō de hěn yǒu dào lǐ

    What you said makes a lot of sense.

  • 17 助理 zhù lǐ — assistant HSK 6
    • 助 to help, to assist
    • 理 to manage, to handle affairs
    Example

    她是经理的助理。

    tā shì jīng lǐ de zhù lǐ

    She is the manager's assistant.

  • 18 原理 yuán lǐ — principle HSK 6
    • 原 original, fundamental, basic
    • 理 logic, reasoning, law
    Example

    我们需要了解这个机器的工作原理。

    wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě zhè ge jī qì de gōng zuò yuán lǐ

    We need to understand the working principle of this machine.

  • 19 总理 zǒng lǐ — premier HSK 6
    • 总 chief, head (indicates highest level)
    • 理 manage, govern (indicates administrative function)
    Example

    我们国家的总理很关心教育问题。

    wǒ men guó jiā de zǒng lǐ hěn guān xīn jiào yù wèn tí

    Our country's premier is very concerned about education issues.

  • 20 治理 zhì lǐ — to govern; to administer HSK 6
    • 治 to govern; to control
    • 理 to manage; to regulate
    Example

    我们要加强对水资源的治理。

    wǒ men yào jiā qiáng duì shuǐ zī yuán de zhì lǐ

    We need to strengthen the governance of water resources.

  • 21 清理 qīng lǐ — clean up HSK 6
    • 清 clean, clear
    • 理 arrange, put in order
    Example

    周末我要清理一下车库。

    zhōu mò wǒ yào qīng lǐ yí xià chē kù

    I need to clean out the garage this weekend.

  • 22 理念 lǐ niàn — concept, philosophy, principle HSK 6
    • 理 principle, reason, rational order
    • 念 thought, idea, notion
    Example

    他的设计理念影响了很多人。

    tā de shè jì lǐ niàn yǐng xiǎng le hěn duō rén

    His design philosophy has influenced many people.

  • 23 理性 lǐ xìng — rational HSK 6
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 性 nature, quality, characteristic
    Example

    他是一个很理性的人。

    tā shì yí gè hěn lǐ xìng de rén

    He is a very rational person.

  • 24 理科 lǐ kē — science subjects HSK 6
    • 理 natural principles, scientific reasoning
    • 科 subject, academic field
    Example

    他选择了理科，因为他对物理和化学很感兴趣。

    tā xuǎn zé le lǐ kē yīn wèi tā duì wù lǐ hé huà xué hěn gǎn xìng qù

    He chose science subjects because he is very interested in physics and chemistry.

  • 25 理财 lǐ cái — to manage finances HSK 6
    • 理 to manage, to handle
    • 财 finances, wealth
    Example

    年轻人应该学会理财。

    niánqīngrén yīnggāi xuéhuì lǐ cái

    Young people should learn to manage finances.

  • 26 代理人 dài lǐ rén — agent HSK 7
    • 代 to act on behalf of, to substitute
    • 理 to manage, to handle
    • 人 person
    Example

    我需要找一个代理人来处理这件事。

    wǒ xū yào zhǎo yí gè dài lǐ rén lái chǔ lǐ zhè jiàn shì

    I need to find an agent to handle this matter.

  • 27 伦理 lún lǐ — ethics HSK 7
    • 伦 human relations, order
    • 理 principle, reason
    Example

    医生必须遵守职业伦理。

    yī shēng bì xū zūn shǒu zhí yè lún lǐ

    Doctors must follow professional ethics.

  • 28 受理 shòu lǐ — to accept (for processing) HSK 7
    • 受 to receive, to accept
    • 理 to process, to handle, to deal with
    Example

    法院已经受理了这个案件。

    fǎ yuàn yǐ jīng shòu lǐ le zhè ge àn jiàn

    The court has already accepted this case for processing.

  • 29 哲理 zhé lǐ — philosophy; philosophical principle HSK 7
    • 哲 wisdom; philosophical thinking
    • 理 principle; reason; logic
    Example

    这本书充满了人生哲理。

    zhè běn shū chōng mǎn le rén shēng zhé lǐ

    This book is full of life philosophy.

  • 30 审理 shěn lǐ — to try (a case), to hear (a case) HSK 7
    • 审 to examine, to investigate, to try (judicial examination)
    • 理 to handle, to process, to manage (processing of a case)
    Example

    法院正在审理这起案件。

    fǎ yuán zhèng zài shěn lǐ zhè qǐ àn jiàn

    The court is trying this case.

  • 31 岂有此理 qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ — Outrageous! Preposterous! HSK 7
    • 岂 rhetorical question particle meaning 'how could' or 'how can'
    • 有 to have, to exist
    • 此 this (demonstrative pronoun)
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    他竟然这样做，真是岂有此理！

    tā jìng rán zhè yàng zuò zhēn shì qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ

    He actually did this, how outrageous!

  • 32 常理 cháng lǐ — common sense HSK 7
    • 常 common, ordinary, usual
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    按常理来说，他应该早就到了。

    àn cháng lǐ lái shuō tā yīng gāi zǎo jiù dào le

    According to common sense, he should have arrived long ago.

  • 33 心安理得 xīn ān lǐ dé — to have a clear conscience HSK 7
    • 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
    Example

    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.

  • 34 情理 qíng lǐ — reason and sensibility HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling, human sentiment
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这样做不合情理。

    zhè yàng zuò bù hé qíng lǐ

    This way of doing things is unreasonable.

  • 35 护理 hù lǐ — to nurse; to care for; nursing care HSK 7
    • 护 to protect, to guard, to care for
    • 理 to manage, to tend to, to attend to
    Example

    她在家护理生病的母亲。

    tā zài jiā hù lǐ shēng bìng de mǔ qīn

    She cares for her sick mother at home.

  • 36 按理 àn lǐ — logically speaking HSK 7
    • 按 according to
    • 理 reason, logic
    Example

    按理他应该已经到了。

    àn lǐ tā yīng gāi yǐ jīng dào le

    Logically speaking, he should have arrived already.

  • 37 推理 tuī lǐ — to reason, to infer HSK 7
    • 推 to deduce, to infer (pushing forward in thought)
    • 理 logic, principle, reason (the rational basis)
    Example

    侦探根据线索推理出凶手的身份。

    zhēn tàn gēn jù xiàn suǒ tuī lǐ chū xiōng shǒu de shēn fèn

    The detective reasoned out the murderer's identity based on clues.

  • 38 料理 liào lǐ — to take care of; to manage HSK 7
    • 料 ingredients, materials
    • 理 to manage, to handle, to process
    Example

    这件事情我会料理好的。

    zhè jiàn shì qing wǒ huì liào lǐ hǎo de

    I will take care of this matter well.

  • 39 无理 wú lǐ — unreasonable HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    你的要求太无理了。

    nǐ de yāo qiú tài wú lǐ le

    Your demand is too unreasonable.

  • 40 条理 tiáo lǐ — order; logic; coherence HSK 7
    • 条 orderly arrangement; systematic strands
    • 理 logic; principle; rational pattern
    Example

    他说话很有条理。

    tā shuō huà hěn yǒu tiáo lǐ

    He speaks very logically.

  • 41 梳理 shū lǐ — to comb; to sort out HSK 7
    • 梳 to comb (literally or figuratively)
    • 理 to put in order, to organize
    Example

    我需要梳理一下这些资料。

    wǒ xū yào shū lǐ yī xià zhè xiē zī liào

    I need to sort through these materials.

  • 42 理事 lǐ shì — to manage affairs HSK 7
    • 理 to manage, to administer
    • 事 affairs, matters
    Example

    她善于理事，把公司管理得井井有条。

    tā shàn yú lǐ shì bǎ gōng sī guǎn lǐ de jǐng jǐng yǒu tiáo

    She is good at managing affairs and keeps the company well-organized.

  • 43 理会 lǐ huì — pay attention to HSK 7
    • 理 manage, deal with, handle (mentally)
    • 会 understand, comprehend, perceive
    Example

    我跟他说话，他都不理会我。

    wǒ gēn tā shuō huà tā dōu bù lǐ huì wǒ

    I spoke to him, but he didn't pay attention to me at all.

  • 44 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.

  • 45 理智 lǐ zhì — rationality HSK 7
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 智 wisdom, intelligence
    Example

    在紧急情况下，保持理智很重要。

    zài jǐn jí qíng kuàng xià bǎo chí lǐ zhì hěn zhòng yào

    In emergency situations, maintaining rationality is very important.

  • 46 理直气壮 lǐ zhí qì zhuàng — justified and confident HSK 7
    • 理 reason, being right, justified
    • 直 straight, upright, righteous
    • 气 spirit, manner, bearing
    • 壮 strong, robust, bold
    Example

    他理直气壮地反驳了对方的指责。

    tā lǐ zhí qì zhuàng de fǎn bó le duì fāng de zhǐ zé

    He confidently refuted the other party's accusations.

  • 47 理睬 lǐ cǎi — to pay attention to HSK 7
    • 理 to deal with
    • 睬 to acknowledge
    Example

    我跟他打招呼，但他没理睬我。

    wǒ gēn tā dǎ zhāo hu dàn tā méi lǐ cǎi wǒ

    I greeted him, but he didn't pay attention to me.

  • 48 生理 shēng lǐ — physiology HSK 7
    • 生 life, living
    • 理 principles, mechanisms
    Example

    这是正常的生理现象。

    zhè shì zhèng cháng de shēng lǐ xiàn xiàng

    This is a normal physiological phenomenon.

  • 49 真理 zhēn lǐ — truth HSK 7
    • 真 true, genuine, real
    • 理 principle, reason, logic
    Example

    科学追求真理。

    kē xué zhuī qiú zhēn lǐ

    Science pursues truth.

  • 50 自理 zì lǐ — take care of oneself HSK 7
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 理 manage, take care of
    Example

    孩子已经三岁了，可以自理生活了。

    hái zi yǐ jīng sān suì le kě yǐ zì lǐ shēng huó le

    The child is already three years old and can take care of themselves.

  • 51 讲理 jiǎng lǐ — to be reasonable HSK 7
    • 讲 to speak about, to discuss
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这个人不讲理，怎么说都没用。

    zhè ge rén bù jiǎng lǐ zěn me shuō dōu méi yòng

    This person is unreasonable; it's useless no matter what you say.

  • 52 顺理成章 shùn lǐ chéng zhāng — naturally follows; logical consequence HSK 7
    • 顺 following, going along with
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 成 forming, becoming, achieving
    • 章 pattern, order, structure, coherence
    Example

    既然你已经做好了准备，成功就是顺理成章的事。

    jì rán nǐ yǐ jīng zuò hǎo le zhǔn bèi chéng gōng jiù shì shùn lǐ chéng zhāng de shì

    Since you're already well-prepared, success is a natural consequence.

Structure & writing
1 代 dài — to substitute; to replace
代 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
袋 dài bag, sack, or pocket made of cloth, leather, etc.
HSK 6
贷 dài loan; credit

consists of

1.1 亻 rén — person/human radical (standing figure)
亻 is a component in 117 characters
HSK 1
什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 他 tā third-person pronoun, generally male, sometimes gender-neutral (he/him; they) 们 men suffix added to pronouns or nouns referring to people to indicate plural 件 jiàn measure word for individual items 休 xiū to stop; to cease (something)
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住 zhù to reside; to stay (permanently or temporarily) 作 zuò to work; to make; to produce 你 nǐ you (second person singular pronoun) 便 biàn convenient; to make convenient, smooth, without difficulty or obstruction 候 hòu to wait; to await 做 zuò to make; to manufacture (a physical object)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely 位 wèi position; location 体 tǐ the whole body of a person or animal; by extension, a part of the body 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving
HSK 3
信 xìn letter; written message 借 jiè to borrow (something to be returned later) 假 jiǎ false; fake; not genuine, opposite of "真" 健 jiàn to strengthen; to make robust 像 xiàng portrait, image, or sculpture made in the likeness of a person or object
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化 huà to change in nature or form; to transform 复 fù to repeat; to do more than once
HSK 4
仅 jǐn only; merely 仍 réng still; as before; unchanged 仔 zǎi (dial.) young man 付 fù to submit; to hand over 价 jià price; the monetary value of goods
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任 rèn to appoint; to assign to a post 份 fèn a portion or share of a whole divided into parts 优 yōu excellent; superior (opposite of 劣) 伙 huǒ meals; food provisions 估 gū to estimate, to reckon approximately 低 dī low (opposite of 'high'); close to the ground 何 hé interrogative pronoun: ① what ② where ③ why 使 shǐ to dispatch; to order about 例 lì example; instance used as a reference or model 供 gōng to supply; to provide money or goods for those in need 保 bǎo to guard and protect from harm or loss 俩 liǎ two (cannot be followed by 个 or other measure words) 倍 bèi a multiple; a number equal to another multiplied by a given factor 倒 dǎo to fall down; to topple over 值 zhí price; value; numerical value 停 tíng to stop, to cease moving 偶 ǒu idol; figure made of wood or clay 傅 fù (lit.) to assist; to instruct 傲 ào arrogant; proud 夜 yè night (from dusk to dawn), opposite of '日'/'昼'
HSK 5
亿 yì one hundred million 代 dài to substitute; to replace 仿 fǎng to imitate; to follow as a model 伍 wǔ a military unit of five soldiers in ancient times; now refers to the army in general 伟 wěi great; sublime; inspiring reverence
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传 chuán to pass from one party to another; to hand down from generation to generation 伴 bàn companion; partner 伸 shēn to stretch out; to extend 似 sì to resemble; to be like 佛 fó Buddha (abbrev. of Sanskrit transliteration '佛陀'); esp. Shakyamuni, founder of Buddhism 佳 jiā beautiful, good 依 yī to lean on; to rely on, to depend on 促 cù short (of time) 俗 sú custom; social habit or convention formed over time 倡 chàng to initiate; to advocate 傍 bàng to be close to; to be beside 催 cuī to urge; to press someone to act quickly 傻 shǎ foolish, stupid 宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 施 shī to implement; to exert
HSK 6
仗 zhàng general term for ancient weapons 仪 yí appearance and bearing; demeanor 仰 yǎng face upward (opposite of 俯, to face downward) 佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 侄 zhí nephew (son of a brother or male peer; also used for a friend's son)
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侧 cè side; lateral (opposite of 'front/upright') 俱 jù all, entirely 倾 qīng to tilt; to lean 偷 tōu to steal; to take something without the owner's knowledge 偿 cháng to repay; to compensate 储 chǔ to save, to store up
HSK 7
仁 rén benevolence; the Confucian moral concept centered on compassion, love, and altruism 仆 pú servant hired to do household chores 仇 chóu enemy; foe 仙 xiān immortal; a person with supernatural abilities in mythology 仲 zhòng second among siblings (after 伯, before 叔)
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伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 伦 lún generation; kind; category 伪 wěi false; fake; deceitful (opposite of 真) 伯 bó uncle (father's elder brother) 伺 sì to watch; to lie in wait 佑 yòu to assist and protect 佣 yōng to hire or be hired 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 侈 chǐ wasteful; extravagant 侍 shì to serve, attend upon, wait on someone 侠 xiá a chivalrous person or act of helping the oppressed through personal strength 侣 lǚ companion; partner 侥 jiǎo 见"侥幸": to gain benefit or avoid misfortune by chance 侦 zhēn to spy; to secretly investigate or scout 侨 qiáo to reside abroad 侮 wǔ to bully, to treat with contempt 侵 qīn to invade, to encroach on others' rights 俊 jùn handsome; good-looking (opposite of ugly) 俏 qiào handsome; good-looking; nimble and graceful 俘 fú prisoner of war; captive 俭 jiǎn frugal, thrifty (opposite of 奢) 俯 fǔ to bow one's head, face downward (opposite of 仰) 倔 juè straightforward in character, blunt in speech 倘 tǎng if; supposing that 倚 yǐ to lean against 倦 juàn tired, weary 债 zhài debt (money owed to others) 偏 piān not straight; off-center; tilted (opposite of 正) 僚 liáo government official 僧 sēng Buddhist monk 僵 jiāng stiff, rigid (of limbs) 僻 pì remote, far from the center
1.2 弋 yì — an arrow with a string attached, used for shooting birds
弋 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
式 shì shape or form of an object
HSK 5
代 dài to substitute; to replace 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 7
腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food

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2 理 lǐ — to govern; to manage; to administer

理 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 王 wáng — monarch; supreme ruler
王 is a component in 33 characters
HSK 1
玩 wán to play (a game) 现 xiàn to appear; to show; to manifest 班 bān a group organized for work or study
HSK 2
望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 球 qiú sphere (geometric solid equidistant from center to all surface points)
HSK 3
丢 diū to lose; to misplace 主 zhǔ owner; one who possesses property or power 环 huán ring-shaped object 理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer
HSK 4
琴 qín guqin, a plucked string instrument made of paulownia wood, originally with five strings, later seven
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润 rùn to moisten; to add oil or water to prevent dryness 狂 kuáng mentally deranged; insane; mad 玉 yù jade; a fine-grained, hard, lustrous mineral used for ornaments and carvings 玫 méi (lit.) a type of beautiful stone or jade 玻 bō see "玻璃": a hard, brittle, transparent material with no fixed melting point, made by melting quartz sand, limestone, soda ash, etc. at high temperature
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珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing 瑰 guī (lit.) a jade-like stone 璃 li see '玻璃': ① hard, brittle transparent material (glass); ② glass-like plastic
HSK 6
呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 珠 zhū pearl (also written 真珠), a lustrous spherical gem formed inside certain freshwater or marine mollusks, used in medicine and as an ornament 皇 huáng monarch; emperor
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噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 斑 bān spots or stripes of a contrasting color 旺 wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of fire) blazing fiercely 枉 wǎng crooked, bent; referring to error or deviation 汪 wāng (lit.) deep and vast (of water)
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琐 suǒ trivial, trifling, petty 琢 zuó to ponder repeatedly; to mull over (见"琢磨") 瑕 xiá flaw or blemish in jade; fig. defect or shortcoming 瑞 ruì auspicious omen; good luck 璀 cuǐ (lit.) bright and brilliant in color 璨 càn (lit.) fine jade 碧 bì (lit.) blue-green jade
2.2 里 lǐ — inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
里 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 3
理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer 重 zhòng heavy; of great weight (opposite of "轻")
HSK 4
童 tóng child; young kid 量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)
HSK 5
厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system
HSK 6
埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 野 yě open country; outskirts; countryside
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狸 li leopard cat (also called mountain cat, brownish-yellow fur with black markings) 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 鲤 lǐ carp (a freshwater fish with barbels, dark back, and yellowish-white belly)

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