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保质期 (bǎo zhì qī) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

保质期 (bǎo zhì qī) is a Chinese word: shelf life. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 保质期

名 míng noun

shelf life

这瓶牛奶的保质期是一个星期。

zhè píng niú nǎi de bǎo zhì qī shì yí gè xīng qī

This bottle of milk has a shelf life of one week.

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Word breakdown

保 bǎo — to preserve, to maintain

Words with this character (23)
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质 zhì — quality

Words with this character (22)
  • 1 质量 zhì liàng — quality HSK 4
    • 质 substance, nature, standard
    • 量 measure, degree, amount
    Example

    这个产品的质量很好。

    zhè ge chǎn pǐn de zhì liàng hěn hǎo

    The quality of this product is very good.

  • 2 优质 yōu zhì — high-quality HSK 5
    • 优 excellent, superior
    • 质 quality
    Example

    这家餐厅提供优质服务。

    zhè jiā cān tīng tí gōng yōu zhì fú wù

    This restaurant provides high-quality service.

  • 3 品质 pǐn zhì — quality HSK 5
    • 品 grade, standard, character (evaluative aspect)
    • 质 essence, nature, substance (intrinsic characteristic)
    Example

    这个产品的品质很好。

    zhè ge chǎn pǐn de pǐn zhì hěn hǎo

    The quality of this product is very good.

  • 4 性质 xìng zhì — nature HSK 5
    • 性 character, inherent attributes
    • 质 quality, essence, substance
    Example

    这件事的性质很严重。

    zhè jiàn shì de xìng zhì hěn yán zhòng

    The nature of this matter is very serious.

  • 5 本质 běn zhì — essence HSK 5
    • 本 fundamental, root, original
    • 质 nature, quality, substance
    Example

    这个问题的本质是信任。

    zhè ge wèn tí de běn zhì shì xìn rèn

    The essence of this problem is trust.

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  • 6 物质 wù zhì — matter HSK 5
    • 物 physical things, objects
    • 质 substance, essential nature
    Example

    这种物质在高温下会分解。

    zhè zhǒng wù zhì zài gāo wēn xià huì fēn jiě

    This substance decomposes at high temperatures.

  • 7 变质 biàn zhì — to deteriorate; to go bad; to spoil HSK 6
    • 变 to change; to transform
    • 质 quality; nature; substance
    Example

    食物在高温下容易变质。

    shí wù zài gāo wēn xià róng yì biàn zhì

    Food easily spoils in high temperatures.

  • 8 地质 dì zhì — geology HSK 6
    • 地 earth, ground
    • 质 nature, substance, quality
    Example

    我们在研究这里的地质情况。

    wǒ men zài yán jiū zhè lǐ de dì zhì qíng kuàng

    We are studying the geological conditions here.

  • 9 实质 shí zhì — essence HSK 6
    • 实 real, actual, true
    • 质 nature, substance, quality
    Example

    我们需要了解事情的实质。

    wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě shì qing de shí zhì

    We need to understand the essence of the matter.

  • 10 材质 cái zhì — material HSK 6
    • 材 material, substance
    • 质 quality, nature
    Example

    这张桌子的材质是实木。

    zhè zhāng zhuō zi de cái zhì shì shí mù

    This table's material is solid wood.

  • 11 气质 qì zhì — temperament HSK 6
    • 气 spirit, aura, vital energy
    • 质 essence, nature, quality
    Example

    她的气质很优雅。

    tā de qì zhì hěn yōu yǎ

    She has an elegant temperament.

  • 12 素质 sù zhì — quality HSK 6
    • 素 inherent, fundamental
    • 质 quality, nature
    Example

    他的个人素质很高。

    tā de gè rén sù zhì hěn gāo

    His personal quality is very high.

  • 13 蛋白质 dàn bái zhì — protein HSK 6
    • 蛋 egg
    • 白 white (referring to egg white)
    • 质 substance, matter
    Example

    鸡蛋含有丰富的蛋白质。

    jī dàn hán yǒu fēng fù de dàn bái zhì

    Eggs contain abundant protein.

  • 14 质疑 zhì yí — to question, to challenge HSK 6
    • 质 substance, nature; interrogating the basis or foundation
    • 疑 doubt, suspicion; expressing uncertainty or skepticism
    Example

    学生们开始质疑这个理论的正确性。

    xué shēng men kāi shǐ zhì yí zhè ge lǐ lùn de zhèng què xìng

    Students began to question the correctness of this theory.

  • 15 人质 rén zhì — hostage HSK 7
    • 人 person, human being
    • 质 held as security, pledge
    Example

    警察成功解救了所有人质。

    jǐng chá chéng gōng jiě jiù le suǒ yǒu rén zhì

    The police successfully rescued all the hostages.

  • 16 体质 tǐ zhì — physical constitution HSK 7
    • 体 body, physical
    • 质 quality, constitution, nature
    Example

    他的体质很好，很少生病。

    tā de tǐ zhì hěn hǎo hěn shǎo shēng bìng

    His physical constitution is good, he rarely gets sick.

  • 17 劣质 liè zhì — inferior HSK 7
    • 劣 inferior, bad, poor (indicates below-standard quality)
    • 质 quality, nature (specifies what is inferior)
    Example

    市场上有很多劣质商品。

    shì chǎng shàng yǒu hěn duō liè zhì shāng pǐn

    There are many inferior goods in the market.

  • 18 特质 tè zhì — characteristic HSK 7
    • 特 special, distinctive
    • 质 quality, nature
    Example

    每个人都有自己独特的特质。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ dú tè de tè zhì

    Everyone has their own unique characteristics.

  • 19 质地 zhì dì — texture HSK 7
    • 质 quality, substance, inherent properties
    • 地 suffix indicating the foundational nature or quality
    Example

    这件衣服的质地很柔软。

    zhè jiàn yī fu de zhì dì hěn róu ruǎn

    The texture of this clothing is very soft.

  • 20 质朴 zhì pǔ — simple and unadorned HSK 7
    • 质 quality, nature, substance
    • 朴 plain, simple, unadorned
    Example

    这个村庄保持着质朴的民风。

    zhè ge cūn zhuāng bǎo chí zhe zhì pǔ de mín fēng

    This village maintains simple and unadorned folk customs.

  • 21 质问 zhì wèn — to question critically HSK 7
    • 质 to confront, to challenge (adds critical, confrontational aspect)
    • 问 to ask, to question (the action of asking)
    Example

    她质问丈夫去哪儿了。

    tā zhì wèn zhàng fu qù nǎr le

    She questioned her husband critically about where he had been.

  • 22 资质 zī zhì — qualification HSK 7
    • 资 credentials, qualifications (formal recognition)
    • 质 quality, nature (inherent characteristics)
    Example

    这家公司具有建筑施工一级资质。

    zhè jiā gōng sī jù yǒu jiàn zhù shī gōng yī jí zī zhì

    This company has first-class construction qualification.

期 qī — period, term

Words with this character (38)
  • 1 星期 xīng qī — week HSK 1
    • 星 star (from astronomical origins of the seven-day week)
    • 期 period (time cycle)
    Example

    一个星期有七天。

    yí gè xīng qī yǒu qī tiān

    One week has seven days.

  • 2 星期天 xīng qī tiān — Sunday HSK 1
    • 星 star (celestial body); part of the compound meaning 'week'
    • 期 period, cycle; completes the word for 'week'
    • 天 day; specifies Sunday (the day of rest)
    Example

    星期天我们去公园。

    xīng qī tiān wǒ men qù gōng yuán

    On Sunday, we go to the park.

  • 3 星期日 xīng qī rì — Sunday HSK 1
    • 星 star; part of 'week' (星期), relating to celestial bodies
    • 期 period; combined with 星 to form 'week'
    • 日 sun/day; designates Sunday (the sun's day)
    Example

    他每个星期日都休息。

    tā měi ge xīng qī rì dōu xiū xi

    He rests every Sunday.

  • 4 假期 jià qī — vacation HSK 3
    • 假 leave, time off
    • 期 period, term
    Example

    他们计划假期去旅游。

    tā men jì huà jià qī qù lǚ yóu

    They plan to travel during the vacation.

  • 5 学期 xué qī — semester HSK 3
    • 学 study, learning, academic
    • 期 period, term
    Example

    新学期开始了。

    xīn xué qī kāi shǐ le

    The new semester has started.

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  • 6 日期 rì qī — date HSK 4
    • 日 day
    • 期 period, designated time
    Example

    我忘记了会议的日期。

    wǒ wàng jì le huì yì de rì qī

    I forgot the date of the meeting.

  • 7 期中 qī zhōng — midterm HSK 4
    • 期 period, term
    • 中 middle, mid
    Example

    期中考试下周开始。

    qī zhōng kǎo shì xià zhōu kāi shǐ

    Midterm exams start next week.

  • 8 期末 qī mò — end of term HSK 4
    • 期 period, term (academic period)
    • 末 end, final part
    Example

    期末考试快到了。

    qī mò kǎo shì kuài dào le

    End of term exams are coming soon.

  • 9 中期 zhōng qī — mid-term, middle period HSK 5
    • 中 middle, central part
    • 期 period, stage, term
    Example

    公司的中期目标是扩大市场份额。

    gōng sī de zhōng qī mù biāo shì kuò dà shì chǎng fèn é

    The company's mid-term goal is to expand market share.

  • 10 初期 chū qī — initial stage HSK 5
    • 初 initial, beginning, first
    • 期 period, stage, phase
    Example

    疾病的初期症状很容易被忽视。

    jí bìng de chū qī zhèng zhuàng hěn róng yì bèi hū shì

    Early symptoms of the disease are easily overlooked.

  • 11 到期 dào qī — expire, fall due, mature HSK 5
    • 到 to arrive at, to reach
    • 期 period, term, deadline
    Example

    我的护照下个月到期。

    wǒ de hù zhào xià gè yuè dào qī

    My passport expires next month.

  • 12 定期 dìng qī — regular; fixed-term; periodic HSK 5
    • 定 fixed; set; determined
    • 期 period; time; term
    Example

    我每个月定期去健身房锻炼。

    wǒ měi gè yuè dìng qī qù jiàn shēn fáng duàn liàn

    I regularly go to the gym to exercise every month.

  • 13 早期 zǎo qī — early stage HSK 5
    Example

    早期发现疾病很重要。

    zǎo qī fā xiàn jí bìng hěn zhòng yào

    Early detection of disease is very important.

  • 14 时期 shí qī — period HSK 5
    Example

    这是中国历史上的重要时期。

    zhè shì zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng de zhòng yào shí qī

    This is an important period in Chinese history.

  • 15 期待 qī dài — to look forward to HSK 5
    • 期 period, anticipated time
    • 待 to wait for, to await
    Example

    我们期待明天的旅行。

    wǒ men qī dài míng tiān de lǚ xíng

    We look forward to tomorrow's trip.

  • 16 期间 qī jiān — period HSK 5
    • 期 period, stage, designated time
    • 间 interval, span, duration
    Example

    春节期间，商店都关门了。

    chūn jié qī jiān shāng diàn dōu guān mén le

    During the Spring Festival period, all the stores were closed.

  • 17 短期 duǎn qī — short-term HSK 5
    • 短 short (in duration)
    • 期 period, term
    Example

    短期内不会有太大变化。

    duǎn qī nèi bù huì yǒu tài dà biàn huà

    There won't be much change in the short term.

  • 18 过期 guò qī — expire HSK 5
    • 过 to pass, to exceed
    • 期 period, deadline
    Example

    这些食品已经过期了。

    zhè xiē shí pǐn yǐ jīng guò qī le

    These food products have already expired.

  • 19 近期 jìn qī — recently HSK 5
    • 近 near, recent
    • 期 period, time
    Example

    近期公司推出了新产品。

    jìn qī gōng sī tuī chū le xīn chǎn pǐn

    The company has launched new products recently.

  • 20 长期 cháng qī — long-term HSK 5
    • 长 long (in duration)
    • 期 period, term
    Example

    长期投资比短期投资更稳定。

    cháng qī tóu zī bǐ duǎn qī tóu zī gèng wěn dìng

    Long-term investment is more stable than short-term investment.

  • 21 为期 wéi qī — for a period of; lasting HSK 6
    • 为 for; to be (establishing the duration)
    • 期 period; term (indicates time span)
    Example

    会议为期三天。

    huì yì wéi qī sān tiān

    The conference lasts three days.

  • 22 分期 fēn qī — to pay in installments HSK 6
    • 分 divide, split
    • 期 period, installment
    Example

    我想分期买这个手机。

    wǒ xiǎng fēn qī mǎi zhè ge shǒu jī

    I want to buy this phone in installments.

  • 23 前期 qián qī — early stage HSK 6
    • 前 earlier, previous
    • 期 period, stage
    Example

    项目前期需要大量准备工作。

    xiàng mù qián qī xū yào dà liàng zhǔn bèi gōng zuò

    The early stage of the project requires a lot of preparation work.

  • 24 后期 hòu qī — later stage HSK 6
    • 后 later, after
    • 期 period, stage
    Example

    这个项目已经进入后期阶段。

    zhè ge xiàng mù yǐ jīng jìn rù hòu qī jiē duàn

    This project has already entered the later stage.

  • 25 周期 zhōu qī — cycle HSK 6
    • 周 complete, whole, full circle
    • 期 period, time, duration
    Example

    这个项目的开发周期大约需要三个月。

    zhè ge xiàng mù de kāi fā zhōu qī dà yuē xū yào sān gè yuè

    This project's development cycle takes about three months.

  • 26 延期 yán qī — postpone HSK 6
    • 延 extend, prolong
    • 期 period, time, deadline
    Example

    由于天气不好，比赛延期到下周。

    yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo bǐ sài yán qī dào xià zhōu

    Due to bad weather, the match has been postponed to next week.

  • 27 期望 qī wàng — to expect HSK 6
    • 期 anticipated time, expectation
    • 望 to hope, to look forward to
    Example

    父母期望孩子能够成功。

    fù mǔ qī wàng hái zi néng gòu chéng gōng

    Parents expect their children to succeed.

  • 28 期限 qī xiàn — deadline HSK 6
    • 期 period, time span
    • 限 limit, boundary
    Example

    这个项目的期限是下个月。

    zhè ge xiàng mù de qī xiàn shì xià ge yuè

    The deadline for this project is next month.

  • 29 青春期 qīng chūn qī — adolescence HSK 6
    • 青 young, green (representing youth)
    • 春 spring (symbolizing the springtime of life)
    • 期 period, stage (indicating a phase of time)
    Example

    青春期是人生中重要的成长阶段。

    qīng chūn qī shì rén shēng zhōng zhòng yào de chéng zhǎng jiē duàn

    Adolescence is an important growth stage in life.

  • 30 预期 yù qī — to expect, to anticipate HSK 6
    • 预 in advance, beforehand
    • 期 to expect, to anticipate
    Example

    我们预期明年的销售额会增长。

    wǒ men yù qī míng nián de xiāo shòu é huì zēng zhǎng

    We expect next year's sales to increase.

  • 31 任期 rèn qī — term of office HSK 7
    • 任 appointment, position, duty
    • 期 period, term, duration
    Example

    总统的任期是四年。

    zǒng tǒng de rèn qī shì sì nián

    The president's term of office is four years.

  • 32 同期 tóng qī — same period HSK 7
    • 同 same, identical
    • 期 period, time span
    Example

    今年的销售额比去年同期增长了百分之十。

    jīn nián de xiāo shòu é bǐ qù nián tóng qī zēng zhǎng le bǎi fēn zhī shí

    This year's sales increased by ten percent compared to the same period last year.

  • 33 如期 rú qī — as scheduled HSK 7
    • 如 according to, in accordance with
    • 期 scheduled time, appointed time
    Example

    项目如期完成了。

    xiàng mù rú qī wán chéng le

    The project was completed as scheduled.

  • 34 晚期 wǎn qī — late stage HSK 7
    • 晚 late (indicating lateness in time or sequence)
    • 期 period, stage (a phase in development or process)
    Example

    他被诊断为癌症晚期。

    tā bèi zhěn duàn wéi ái zhèng wǎn qī

    He was diagnosed with late-stage cancer.

  • 35 期盼 qī pàn — to look forward to HSK 7
    • 期 expectation, to expect
    • 盼 to hope for, to long for
    Example

    孩子们期盼着假期的到来。

    hái zi men qī pàn zhe jià qī de dào lái

    The children are looking forward to the arrival of the holidays.

  • 36 活期 huó qī — demand (deposit) HSK 7
    • 活 flexible, movable (indicating deposits can be withdrawn anytime)
    • 期 period, term (referring to the deposit term)
    Example

    我把钱存在活期账户里。

    wǒ bǎ qián cún zài huó qī zhàng hù lǐ

    I put my money in a demand account.

  • 37 逾期 yú qī — overdue HSK 7
    • 逾 to exceed, to go beyond
    • 期 deadline, due date, term
    Example

    如果逾期还款，将会产生罚息。

    rú guǒ yú qī huán kuǎn jiāng huì chǎn shēng fá xī

    If payment is overdue, penalty interest will be incurred.

  • 38 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.

Structure & writing
1 保 bǎo — to guard and protect from harm or loss
保 is a component in 3 characters
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堡 bǎo fort; fortress 煲 bāo (dial.) a deep pot with steep sides 褒 bāo to praise, to commend (opposite of 贬)

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
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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 呆 dāi — foolish; stupid
呆 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 4
保 bǎo to guard and protect from harm or loss

Stroke order

2 质 zhì — fundamental nature of a thing

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

consists of

2.1 厂 chǎng — factory
厂 is a component in 21 characters
HSK 3
历 lì to experience; to go through
HSK 4
严 yán tight; with no gaps 产 chǎn to give birth 危 wēi unsafe, dangerous (opposite of 安) 厅 tīng large room for gatherings or receiving guests; hall 厉 lì strict and earnest
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压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 厕 cè toilet; lavatory 厚 hòu thick (of a flat object, opposite of 薄) 原 yuán original; initial 厨 chú kitchen 反 fǎn to flip over; to turn upside down 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing
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厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system 厢 xiāng side room flanking the main hall 厦 shà tall, large building 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle)
HSK 6
岸 àn shore; bank; coast (of a river, lake, sea, etc.)
HSK 7
厄 è (class.) strategic pass; perilous terrain 雁 yàn wild goose (migratory bird, often referring to the swan goose)
2.2 十 shí — ten (the number 9+1)
十 is a component in 29 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 卖 mài to sell; to exchange goods, skills, or labor for money (opposite of 买) 早 zǎo morning
HSK 2
妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫)
HSK 3
南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲)
HSK 4
克 kè to be able to; can 博 bó abundant; plentiful 叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body) 支 zhī to prop up; to support
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毕 bì to finish, to conclude 汁 zhī juice; liquid containing certain substances 章 zhāng a section or chapter of music, poetry, or prose 计 jì to calculate; to reckon 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 辛 xīn pungent; spicy 针 zhēn needle or pin (slender metal tool with a point and eye or hook, used for sewing or knitting)
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华 huá referring to China 协 xié harmonious; in accord 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle) 索 suǒ thick rope or chain
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裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)
HSK 7
卉 huì general term for various plants (esp. ornamental grasses and flowers) 卑 bēi low; lowly 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze
2.3 贝 bèi — general term for mollusks with shells, such as snails, mussels, and clams
贝 is a component in 50 characters
HSK 1
贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 3
员 yuán person engaged in work or study
HSK 4
则 zé rule, regulation, system 负 fù to carry on one's back 责 zé responsibility; duty within one's role 败 bài to lose (a war or competition, opposite of 胜) 账 zhàng record of financial transactions
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货 huò currency; money; wealth 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 购 gòu to buy; to purchase 费 fèi to spend; to expend 贺 hè to celebrate; to congratulate 资 zī money; expenses 赚 zhuàn to make a profit in trade (opposite of 赔)
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贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court 贴 tiē to paste, to stick (a thin flat object onto something) 赏 shǎng to bestow gifts or money upon a subordinate or junior 赔 péi to compensate; to indemnify 赞 zàn to help; to support
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赠 zèng to give as a gift; to present 锁 suǒ lock (metal device requiring a key, code, or card to open)
HSK 6
婴 yīng infant, newborn baby 财 cái wealth; money and material resources 贫 pín poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 贯 guàn to pass through; to penetrate 贷 dài loan; credit
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贸 mào to trade; to buy and sell 赋 fù to give; to grant; to bestow 赖 lài to rely on; to depend on
HSK 7
坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 狈 bèi see 〖狼狈〗、〖狼狈为奸〗 琐 suǒ trivial, trifling, petty 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 贞 zhēn loyal and steadfast in one's convictions
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贩 fàn to buy and sell goods for profit 贪 tān to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself 贬 biǎn to demote; to devalue 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 贱 jiàn cheap; low-priced (opposite of 贵) 贼 zéi thief; bandit 贾 jiǎ a surname 贿 huì (lit.) wealth; goods 赁 lìn to rent; to lease (out or in) 赂 lù to bribe; give valuables to gain a favor (often pejorative) 赃 zāng stolen or embezzled goods; illicit gains from corruption or theft 赌 dǔ to gamble; to wager money or property on an outcome 赎 shú to ransom; to redeem with money or property 赐 cì (of a superior or elder) to bestow gifts or wealth upon an inferior or junior 赘 zhuì superfluous; useless 赡 shàn to provide someone with money or goods

Stroke order

3 期 qī — scheduled date; deadline

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

consists of

3.1 其 qí — pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those
其 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 4
基 jī foundation; base of a building
HSK 6
棋 qí board game (such as Go, chess, checkers) 欺 qī to deceive, to cheat
HSK 7
撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff
3.2 月 yuè — the moon, Earth's natural satellite
月 is a component in 17 characters
HSK 1
前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 明 míng bright; light (opposite of "dark") 朋 péng friend; companion 服 fú clothing; garment 期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 2
望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
HSK 4
钥 yào key 青 qīng black
HSK 5
朝 cháo imperial court; the place where the emperor holds court and issues decrees; also refers to being in power, opposite of '野'
HSK 6
朗 lǎng bright, well-lit
HSK 7
惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 朦 méng dim, hazy (as in 朦胧: dim moonlight or blurry, indistinct) 甩 shuǎi to swing; to wave 胧 lóng dim moonlight; hazy, indistinct (as in 朦胧) 腾 téng to run or leap
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霸 bà leader of a feudal alliance in ancient China

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