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前所未有 (qián suǒ wèi yǒu) — Chinese word meaning

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前所未有 (qián suǒ wèi yǒu) is a Chinese word: unprecedented. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 前所未有

形 xíng adjective

unprecedented

这是一次前所未有的挑战。

zhè shì yī cì qián suǒ wèi yǒu de tiǎo zhàn

This is an unprecedented challenge.

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Word breakdown

前 qián — before, previous

Words with this character (40)
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  • 6 之前 zhī qián — before HSK 4
    • 之 connecting particle linking time reference to 'before'
    • 前 before, prior, anteriority in time
    Example

    三年之前我不会说中文。

    sān nián zhī qián wǒ bù huì shuō zhōng wén

    Three years ago, I couldn't speak Chinese.

  • 7 前后 qián hòu — front and back; before and after; around HSK 4
    • 前 front; before (represents the earlier part or beginning)
    • 后 back; after (represents the later part or end)
    Example

    这件事前后花了三个月时间。

    zhè jiàn shì qián hòu huā le sān gè yuè shí jiān

    This matter took around three months in total.

  • 8 前方 qián fāng — ahead, front HSK 4
    • 前 front, forward
    • 方 direction, side
    Example

    前方有一个红绿灯。

    qián fāng yǒu yí gè hóng lǜ dēng

    There is a traffic light ahead.

  • 9 提前 tí qián — in advance, ahead of schedule HSK 4
    • 提 to bring forward, to advance
    • 前 ahead, forward (in time)
    Example

    我们需要提前预订酒店。

    wǒ men xū yào tí qián yù dìng jiǔ diàn

    We need to book the hotel in advance.

  • 10 目前 mù qián — at present HSK 4
    • 目 eye, sight (what is visible)
    • 前 front, before (in front of one's eyes)
    Example

    目前我在学习中文。

    mù qián wǒ zài xué xí zhōng wén

    At present, I am studying Chinese.

  • 11 眼前 yǎn qián — before one's eyes; at present HSK 4
    • 眼 eye; provides the visual/perceptual perspective
    • 前 front/before; indicates spatial or temporal immediacy
    Example

    我们要解决眼前的问题。

    wǒ men yào jiě jué yǎn qián de wèn tí

    We need to solve the problem at hand.

  • 12 从前 cóng qián — in the past HSK 5
    • 从 from
    • 前 before, previous
    Example

    从前有一个美丽的公主。

    cóng qián yǒu yí gè měi lì de gōng zhǔ

    Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess.

  • 13 前往 qián wǎng — to go to, to head for HSK 5
    • 前 forward, ahead (indicating direction)
    • 往 go, toward (indicating movement)
    Example

    我们明天前往北京。

    wǒ men míng tiān qián wǎng Běi jīng

    We will go to Beijing tomorrow.

  • 14 前来 qián lái — to come HSK 5
    • 前 forward, indicates directional movement toward
    • 来 to come, to arrive
    Example

    欢迎大家前来参加我们的活动。

    huān yíng dà jiā qián lái cān jiā wǒ men de huó dòng

    Welcome everyone to come participate in our event.

  • 15 前进 qián jìn — to advance HSK 5
    • 前 forward, front (indicates direction)
    • 进 to enter, to move into (indicates the action of moving)
    Example

    他们向山顶前进。

    tā men xiàng shān dǐng qián jìn

    They advance toward the mountain peak.

  • 16 前途 qián tú — future, prospects HSK 5
    • 前 ahead, forward, future (temporal direction)
    • 途 path, journey, way (metaphorical life path)
    Example

    这个年轻人前途光明。

    zhè ge nián qīng rén qián tú guāng míng

    This young person has a bright future.

  • 17 当前 dāng qián — current HSK 5
    • 当 at the time of; during
    • 前 before; ahead (in temporal sense)
    Example

    当前最重要的任务是完成这个项目。

    dāng qián zuì zhòng yào de rèn wu shì wán chéng zhè ge xiàng mù

    The most important task at present is to complete this project.

  • 18 此前 cǐ qián — before this HSK 5
    • 此 this (indicating the current point in time)
    • 前 before, prior (indicating time before the reference point)
    Example

    此前我从未去过北京。

    cǐ qián wǒ cóng wèi qù guo Běi jīng

    Before this, I had never been to Beijing.

  • 19 先前 xiān qián — before, previously HSK 6
    • 先 first, earlier
    • 前 before, front
    Example

    我先前在这里工作过。

    wǒ xiān qián zài zhè lǐ gōng zuò guò

    I worked here before.

  • 20 前提 qián tí — premise HSK 6
    • 前 prior, beforehand
    • 提 put forward, proposition
    Example

    成功的前提是努力工作。

    chéng gōng de qián tí shì nǔ lì gōng zuò

    The prerequisite for success is hard work.

  • 21 前景 qián jǐng — prospect; outlook HSK 6
    • 前 ahead; forward (indicating future time or direction)
    • 景 scene; view (the vision or picture of what lies ahead)
    Example

    他对未来充满信心，前景光明。

    tā duì wèi lái chōng mǎn xìn xīn qián jǐng guāng míng

    He is confident about the future; the prospects are bright.

  • 22 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.

  • 23 前者 qián zhě — the former HSK 6
    • 前 former, first
    • 者 one (nominalizing particle)
    Example

    在这两个选择中，我更喜欢前者。

    zài zhè liǎng gè xuǎn zé zhōng wǒ gèng xǐ huan qián zhě

    Between these two choices, I prefer the former.

  • 24 日前 rì qián — a few days ago HSK 6
    Example

    我日前收到了你的来信。

    wǒ rì qián shōu dào le nǐ de lái xìn

    I received your letter a few days ago.

  • 25 跟前 gēn qián — nearby; close by; in front of HSK 6
    • 跟 to follow; heel (suggesting close proximity)
    • 前 front; before
    Example

    奶奶喜欢把孙子留在跟前。

    nǎi nai xǐ huan bǎ sūn zi liú zài gēn qián

    Grandma likes to keep her grandson close by.

  • 26 前任 qián rèn — predecessor HSK 7
    • 前 former, previous
    • 任 term of office, position
    Example

    前任总统的政策影响深远。

    qián rèn zǒng tǒng de zhèng cè yǐng xiǎng shēn yuǎn

    The former president's policies have far-reaching effects.

  • 27 前台 qián tái — front desk HSK 7
    Example

    请到前台办理入住手续。

    qǐng dào qián tái bàn lǐ rù zhù shǒu xù

    Please go to the front desk to check in.

  • 28 前夕 qián xī — eve HSK 7
    • 前 before, preceding
    • 夕 evening, night (time period)
    Example

    新年前夕，全家人聚在一起吃饭。

    xīn nián qián xī quán jiā rén jù zài yì qǐ chī fàn

    On New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers together to eat.

  • 29 前无古人 qián wú gǔ rén — unprecedented HSK 7
    • 前 before, preceding (referring to the past)
    • 无 without, not have (negation)
    • 古 ancient, old (referring to people of antiquity)
    • 人 people, person (those who came before)
    Example

    这项发明在科技史上前无古人。

    zhè xiàng fā míng zài kē jì shǐ shàng qián wú gǔ rén

    This invention is unprecedented in the history of science and technology.

  • 30 前沿 qián yán — cutting edge HSK 7
    • 前 front, forward position
    • 沿 edge, border, frontier
    Example

    这家公司站在行业前沿。

    zhè jiā gōng sī zhàn zài háng yè qián yán

    This company stands at the forefront of the industry.

  • 31 前程 qián chéng — future prospects HSK 7
    • 前 ahead, forward-looking, future
    • 程 journey, course, path of development
    Example

    她为了美好的前程努力学习。

    tā wèi le měi hǎo de qián chéng nǔ lì xué xí

    She studies hard for a bright future.

  • 32 前线 qián xiàn — front line HSK 7
    • 前 front, forward position
    • 线 line, boundary demarcation
    Example

    医生们在抗疫前线日夜奋战。

    yī shēng men zài kàng yì qián xiàn rì yè fèn zhàn

    Doctors are fighting day and night on the anti-epidemic front line.

  • 33 前赴后继 qián fù hòu jì — to advance wave upon wave HSK 7
    • 前 front, forward (those who go first)
    • 赴 to rush to, to go forward (courageously)
    • 后 behind, after (those who follow)
    • 继 to continue, to succeed (the mission)
    Example

    革命烈士前赴后继，为国家独立献出生命。

    gé mìng liè shì qián fù hòu jì wèi guó jiā dú lì xiàn chū shēng mìng

    Revolutionary martyrs advanced wave upon wave, sacrificing their lives for national independence.

  • 34 前辈 qián bèi — senior HSK 7
    • 前 before, former
    • 辈 generation, rank
    Example

    前辈们给了我很多宝贵的建议。

    qián bèi men gěi le wǒ hěn duō bǎo guì de jiàn yì

    The seniors gave me a lot of valuable advice.

  • 35 勇往直前 yǒng wǎng zhí qián — forge ahead courageously HSK 7
    • 勇 brave, courageous
    • 往 go, move toward
    • 直 straight, directly
    • 前 forward, ahead
    Example

    面对困难，我们要勇往直前。

    miàn duì kùn nán wǒ men yào yǒng wǎng zhí qián

    Facing difficulties, we must forge ahead courageously.

  • 36 史无前例 shǐ wú qián lì — unprecedented HSK 7
    • 史 history (provides historical scope)
    • 无 without/not have (negation)
    • 前 previous/before (temporal reference)
    • 例 example/precedent (the thing being referenced)
    Example

    这次疫情对全球经济造成了史无前例的影响。

    zhè cì yì qíng duì quán qiú jīng jì zào chéng le shǐ wú qián lì de yǐng xiǎng

    This pandemic caused an unprecedented impact on the global economy.

  • 37 思前想后 sī qián xiǎng hòu — think over and over HSK 7
    • 思 think (about the past)
    • 前 before, what came earlier
    • 想 think (about the future)
    • 后 after, what comes later
    Example

    我思前想后，决定接受这份工作。

    wǒ sī qián xiǎng hòu jué dìng jiē shòu zhè fèn gōng zuò

    I thought it over and over, and decided to accept this job.

  • 38 生前 shēng qián — during one's lifetime HSK 7
    • 生 life, living
    • 前 before, prior to
    Example

    她生前是一位著名的作家。

    tā shēng qián shì yī wèi zhù míng de zuò jiā

    She was a famous writer during her lifetime.

  • 39 空前 kōng qián — unprecedented HSK 7
    • 空 empty, void, nothing (indicating absence)
    • 前 before, preceding (indicating previous time)
    Example

    这是一次空前的成功。

    zhè shì yí cì kōng qián de chéng gōng

    This is an unprecedented success.

  • 40 超前 chāo qián — advanced HSK 7
    • 超 exceed, surpass
    • 前 ahead, in front
    Example

    他的想法很超前。

    tā de xiǎng fǎ hěn chāo qián

    His ideas are very advanced.

所 suǒ — that which (nominalizing particle)

Words with this character (23)
  • 1 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.

  • 2 厕所 cè suǒ — toilet HSK 4
    • 厕 toilet, lavatory
    • 所 place, location (suffix)
    Example

    厕所在哪儿?

    cè suǒ zài nǎr

    Where is the toilet?

  • 3 所有 suǒ yǒu — all; to own, to possess HSK 4
    • 所 structural particle that combines with verbs; here forms 'all/possess'
    • 有 to have, to possess; provides the core meaning of possession or totality
    Example

    所有的学生都来了。

    suǒ yǒu de xué sheng dōu lái le

    All the students came.

  • 4 场所 chǎng suǒ — place HSK 5
    • 场 field, ground, space (spatial area)
    • 所 place, location (nominalizer)
    Example

    这是一个公共场所。

    zhè shì yí gè gōng gòng chǎng suǒ

    This is a public place.

  • 5 派出所 pài chū suǒ — police station HSK 5
    • 派 to dispatch, to send out
    • 出 to go out, to come out
    • 所 place, office, institution
    Example

    我去派出所报案了。

    wǒ qù pài chū suǒ bào àn le

    I went to the police station to report a case.

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未 wèi — not yet, never

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有 yǒu — to have, to exist

Words with this character (53)
  • 1 有一点儿 yǒu yì diǎnr — a little HSK 1
    • 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.

  • 2 有些 yǒu xiē — some HSK 1
    • 有 to have; indicates existence or degree
    • 些 some; a little; indicates an indefinite small amount or degree
    Example

    有些人喜欢喝茶。

    yǒu xiē rén xǐ huan hē chá

    Some people like to drink tea.

  • 3 有的 yǒu de — some HSK 1
    • 有 have, exist (forms the base meaning of possession/existence)
    • 的 nominalizing particle (converts the verb into a pronoun meaning 'some ones')
    Example

    有的人喜欢喝茶，有的人喜欢喝咖啡。

    yǒu de rén xǐ huan hē chá yǒu de rén xǐ huan hē kā fēi

    Some people like to drink tea, some people like to drink coffee.

  • 4 没有 méi yǒu — not have HSK 1
    • 没 negation marker (not)
    • 有 have, possess, exist
    Example

    我没有钱。

    wǒ méi yǒu qián

    I don't have money.

  • 5 有意思 yǒu yì si — interesting HSK 2
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 意 meaning, significance
    • 思 thought, thinking
    Example

    这本书很有意思。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yì si

    This book is very interesting.

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  • 6 有时候 yǒu shí hòu — sometimes HSK 2
    • 有 to have/exist (introduces the temporal expression)
    • 时 time/moment (the core temporal meaning)
    • 候 time/occasion (optional reinforcement of temporal meaning)
    Example

    我有时候喜欢一个人待着。

    wǒ yǒu shí hòu xǐ huān yí gè rén dāi zhe

    I sometimes like to be alone.

  • 7 只有 zhǐ yǒu — only HSK 3
    • 只 only, merely (restrictive sense)
    • 有 forms conditional conjunction (when there is/exists)
    Example

    只有努力学习，才能取得好成绩。

    zhǐ yǒu nǔ lì xué xí cái néng qǔ dé hǎo chéng jì

    Only by studying hard can you achieve good grades.

  • 8 有关 yǒu guān — to be related to HSK 3
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates existence of relation)
    • 关 relation, connection, concern
    Example

    这本书有关中国历史。

    zhè běn shū yǒu guān zhōng guó lì shǐ

    This book is related to Chinese history.

  • 9 有名 yǒu míng — famous HSK 3
    • 有 to have, possess
    • 名 name, reputation, fame
    Example

    他是一位有名的作家。

    tā shì yī wèi yǒu míng de zuò jiā

    He is a famous writer.

  • 10 有用 yǒu yòng — useful HSK 3
    • 有 to have; indicates possession or existence
    • 用 use; utility or function
    Example

    这本书很有用。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yòng

    This book is very useful.

  • 11 所有 suǒ yǒu — all; to own, to possess HSK 4
    • 所 structural particle that combines with verbs; here forms 'all/possess'
    • 有 to have, to possess; provides the core meaning of possession or totality
    Example

    所有的学生都来了。

    suǒ yǒu de xué sheng dōu lái le

    All the students came.

  • 12 有效 yǒu xiào — effective HSK 4
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 效 effect, effectiveness
    Example

    这个方法很有效。

    zhè ge fāng fǎ hěn yǒu xiào

    This method is very effective.

  • 13 有着 yǒu zhe — have HSK 4
    • 有 to have/possess (main verb)
    • 着 aspect particle indicating continuous state
    Example

    这座城市有着悠久的历史。

    zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu zhe yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ

    This city has a long history.

  • 14 有趣 yǒu qù — interesting HSK 4
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates possession of a quality)
    • 趣 interest, amusement (the quality of being engaging)
    Example

    这本书很有趣。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu qù

    This book is very interesting.

  • 15 现有 xiàn yǒu — existing HSK 4
    • 现 present, current
    • 有 to exist, to have
    Example

    我们需要改进现有的系统。

    wǒ men xū yào gǎi jìn xiàn yǒu de xì tǒng

    We need to improve the existing system.

  • 16 具有 jù yǒu — to possess HSK 5
    • 具 to be equipped with, to have fully
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    他具有丰富的工作经验。

    tā jù yǒu fēng fù de gōng zuò jīng yàn

    He possesses rich work experience.

  • 17 原有 yuán yǒu — original, pre-existing HSK 5
    • 原 original, former, initial
    • 有 existing, having, possessed
    Example

    系统升级后，原有的数据不会丢失。

    xì tǒng shēng jí hòu yuán yǒu de shù jù bù huì diū shī

    After the system upgrade, the original data will not be lost.

  • 18 含有 hán yǒu — to contain HSK 5
    • 含 to hold, to contain within
    • 有 to possess, to have
    Example

    这种水果含有丰富的维生素C。

    zhè zhǒng shuǐ guǒ hán yǒu fēng fù de wéi shēng sù C

    This fruit contains abundant vitamin C.

  • 19 富有 fù yǒu — wealthy HSK 5
    • 富 wealth, richness, abundance
    • 有 to possess, to have
    Example

    她来自一个富有的家庭。

    tā lái zì yí gè fù yǒu de jiā tíng

    She comes from a wealthy family.

  • 20 拥有 yōng yǒu — to possess; to have; to own HSK 5
    • 拥 to hold, to embrace (suggests actively holding or gathering something)
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates the state of ownership or possession)
    Example

    每个人都应该拥有追求梦想的权利。

    měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi yōng yǒu zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng de quán lì

    Everyone should have the right to pursue their dreams.

  • 21 有利 yǒu lì — advantageous HSK 5
    • 有 to have/possess
    • 利 benefit/advantage
    Example

    这个位置对我们很有利。

    zhè ge wèi zhì duì wǒ men hěn yǒu lì

    This position is very advantageous for us.

  • 22 有力 yǒu lì — powerful HSK 5
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 力 strength, power, force
    Example

    这是一个有力的证据。

    zhè shì yí gè yǒu lì de zhèng jù

    This is powerful evidence.

  • 23 有助于 yǒu zhù yú — be helpful to HSK 5
    • 有 to have (indicates the presence of helpfulness)
    • 助 help, assistance (the core meaning of being helpful)
    • 于 to, for (indicates the target or object of help)
    Example

    运动有助于健康。

    yùn dòng yǒu zhù yú jiàn kāng

    Exercise is helpful to health.

  • 24 有害 yǒu hài — harmful HSK 5
    • 有 to have/possess (forms part of adjective meaning 'having harm')
    • 害 harm/damage/injury (the core negative meaning)
    Example

    吸烟对健康有害。

    xī yān duì jiàn kāng yǒu hài

    Smoking is harmful to health.

  • 25 有益 yǒu yì — beneficial HSK 5
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 益 benefit, advantage
    Example

    运动对健康有益。

    yùn dòng duì jiàn kāng yǒu yì

    Exercise is beneficial for health.

  • 26 有限 yǒu xiàn — limited HSK 5
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 限 limit, boundary, restriction
    Example

    我们的时间有限。

    wǒ men de shí jiān yǒu xiàn

    Our time is limited.

  • 27 特有 tè yǒu — unique, characteristic, peculiar to HSK 5
    • 特 special, particular, distinctive
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    熊猫是中国特有的动物。

    xióng māo shì Zhōng guó tè yǒu de dòng wù

    Pandas are animals unique to China.

  • 28 占有 zhàn yǒu — to possess HSK 6
    • 占 occupy, take control of
    • 有 have, possess
    Example

    他占有公司30%的股份。

    tā zhàn yǒu gōng sī bǎi fēn zhī sān shí de gǔ fèn

    He possesses 30% of the company's shares.

  • 29 持有 chí yǒu — to hold, to possess HSK 6
    • 持 to hold, to grasp, to maintain
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    他持有这家公司的股份。

    tā chí yǒu zhè jiā gōng sī de gǔ fèn

    He holds shares in this company.

  • 30 有劲 yǒu jìn — energetic, vigorous HSK 6
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 劲 strength, energy, vigor
    Example

    他今天看起来很有劲。

    tā jīn tiān kàn qǐ lái hěn yǒu jìn

    He looks very energetic today.

  • 31 有序 yǒu xù — orderly HSK 6
    • 有 having, possessing (indicates the presence of order)
    • 序 order, sequence (the quality of being organized)
    Example

    市民有序地排队等候。

    shì mín yǒu xù de pái duì děng hòu

    Citizens queue up in an orderly manner.

  • 32 有机 yǒu jī — organic HSK 6
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 机 mechanism, organization, structure
    Example

    我喜欢吃有机蔬菜。

    wǒ xǐ huān chī yǒu jī shū cài

    I like to eat organic vegetables.

  • 33 一无所有 yì wú suǒ yǒu — to have nothing at all HSK 7
    • 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.

  • 34 享有 xiǎng yǒu — to enjoy, to possess HSK 7
    • 享 to enjoy, to partake in
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    所有公民都享有平等的权利。

    suǒ yǒu gōng mín dōu xiǎng yǒu píng děng de quán lì

    All citizens enjoy equal rights.

  • 35 唯有 wéi yǒu — only HSK 7
    • 唯 only, solely, exclusively
    • 有 to have, there is
    Example

    唯有努力才能成功。

    wéi yǒu nǔ lì cái néng chéng gōng

    Only through hard work can one succeed.

  • 36 固有 gù yǒu — inherent HSK 7
    • 固 firm, fixed
    • 有 possess, have
    Example

    每个民族都有其固有的文化传统。

    měi gè mín zú dōu yǒu qí gù yǒu de wén huà chuán tǒng

    Every nation has its inherent cultural traditions.

  • 37 国有 guó yǒu — state-owned HSK 7
    • 国 state, nation
    • 有 owned, possession
    Example

    这家公司是国有企业。

    zhè jiā gōng sī shì guó yǒu qǐ yè

    This company is a state-owned enterprise.

  • 38 大有可为 dà yǒu kě wéi — have great potential HSK 7
    • 大 great, significant
    • 有 have, possess
    • 可 can, possible
    • 为 do, accomplish
    Example

    我相信这个项目大有可为。

    wǒ xiāng xìn zhè ge xiàng mù dà yǒu kě wéi

    I believe this project has great potential.

  • 39 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!

  • 40 应有尽有 yīng yǒu jìn yǒu — have everything, everything is available HSK 7
    • 应 should, ought to - indicates what ought to be present
    • 有 have, exist - indicates possession or existence
    • 尽 exhaust, complete, all - emphasizes completeness and totality
    • 有 have, exist - reiterates possession or existence
    Example

    这个超市应有尽有，什么都能买到。

    zhè ge chāo shì yīng yǒu jìn yǒu shén me dōu néng mǎi dào

    This supermarket has everything, you can buy anything.

  • 41 彬彬有礼 bīnbīn yǒu lǐ — polite and courteous HSK 7
    • 彬 refined, elegant (first character in reduplication)
    • 彬 refined, elegant (second character for emphasis)
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety, manners
    Example

    这位年轻人彬彬有礼，给大家留下了很好的印象。

    zhè wèi niánqīng rén bīnbīn yǒu lǐ gěi dàjiā liú xià le hěn hǎo de yìnxiàng

    This young person is polite and courteous, leaving everyone with a very good impression.

  • 42 有声有色 yǒu shēng yǒu sè — vivid and dramatic HSK 7
    • 有 to have (first part of parallel structure)
    • 声 sound, voice (auditory element)
    • 有 to have (second part of parallel structure)
    • 色 color (visual element)
    Example

    他讲故事总是有声有色，大家都爱听。

    tā jiǎng gù shi zǒng shì yǒu shēng yǒu sè dà jiā dōu ài tīng

    He always tells stories vividly and dramatically, everyone loves to listen.

  • 43 有幸 yǒu xìng — to have the honor HSK 7
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 幸 fortune, honor, luck
    Example

    我有幸见到了那位著名作家。

    wǒ yǒu xìng jiàn dào le nà wèi zhù míng zuò jiā

    I had the honor of meeting that famous writer.

  • 44 有待 yǒu dài — remain to be; need to be HSK 7
    • 有 to have; indicates existence of something pending
    • 待 to wait; indicates something awaiting action or resolution
    Example

    这个问题有待解决。

    zhè ge wèn tí yǒu dài jiě jué

    This problem remains to be solved.

  • 45 有意 yǒu yì — intentionally HSK 7
    • 有 having, possessing
    • 意 intention, purpose
    Example

    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.

  • 46 有望 yǒu wàng — to be expected to HSK 7
    • 有 to have (possession of hope/expectation)
    • 望 hope, expectation, prospect
    Example

    这个项目有望在年底完成。

    zhè ge xiàng mù yǒu wàng zài nián dǐ wán chéng

    This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

  • 47 有朝一日 yǒu zhāo yī rì — one day HSK 7
    • 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.

  • 48 有条不紊 yǒu tiáo bù wěn — orderly and methodical HSK 7
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 条 order, systematic arrangement
    • 不 not, negation
    • 紊 disorder, chaos
    Example

    她做事总是有条不紊，从不慌乱。

    tā zuò shì zǒng shì yǒu tiáo bù wěn cóng bù huāng luàn

    She always does things in an orderly and methodical manner, never panicking.

  • 49 有的放矢 yǒu dì fàng shǐ — to have a clear aim; targeted; purposeful HSK 7
    • 有 to have; indicates possession of a target
    • 的 target; the mark or objective to aim at
    • 放 to release/shoot; the action of shooting an arrow
    • 矢 arrow; the projectile being aimed and shot
    Example

    我们应该有的放矢地解决问题，不能盲目行动。

    wǒ men yīng gāi yǒu dì fàng shǐ de jiě jué wèn tí bù néng máng mù xíng dòng

    We should solve problems with a clear aim, not act blindly.

  • 50 津津有味 jīn jīn yǒu wèi — with great relish; with keen interest HSK 7
    • 津 saliva; expressing eager anticipation
    • 津 repeated for emphasis; intensifying the sense of relish
    • 有 to have; possessing
    • 味 taste; flavor; interest
    Example

    孩子们津津有味地听老师讲故事。

    hái zi men jīn jīn yǒu wèi de tīng lǎo shī jiǎng gù shi

    The children listened to the teacher telling stories with keen interest.

  • 51 私有 sī yǒu — private HSK 7
    • 私 private, personal
    • 有 to own, to possess
    Example

    这是私有财产，请勿进入。

    zhè shì sī yǒu cái chǎn qǐng wù jìn rù

    This is private property, please do not enter.

  • 52 稀有 xī yǒu — rare HSK 7
    • 稀 sparse, scarce, few
    • 有 to exist, to have
    Example

    大熊猫是中国的稀有动物。

    dà xióng māo shì Zhōng guó de xī yǒu dòng wù

    The giant panda is a rare animal in China.

  • 53 胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú — to have a well-thought-out plan; to be fully prepared and confident HSK 7
    • 胸 chest; represents the inner mind where the plan is held
    • 有 to have; indicates possession of the plan
    • 成 complete; indicates the plan is fully formed
    • 竹 bamboo; refers to the complete bamboo painting visualized in mind
    Example

    经过充分的准备，我对明天的面试胸有成竹。

    jīng guò chōng fèn de zhǔn bèi wǒ duì míng tiān de miàn shì xiōng yǒu chéng zhú

    After thorough preparation, I am fully confident about tomorrow's interview.

Structure & writing
1 前 qián — front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后)
前 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 5
剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades
HSK 6
箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
HSK 7
煎 jiān to pan-fry (cook in a small amount of oil until surface is browned)

consists of

1.1 丷 bā — divide/separate, the number eight
丷 is a component in 24 characters
HSK 1
关 guān to close; to shut 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 半 bàn one half; half (used before the measure word when there is no whole number, or after when there is) 商 shāng to discuss, to consult with others 来 lái to come (toward the speaker), opposite of 去
HSK 2
旁 páng side; nearby
HSK 3
南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 平 píng flat; level; even (like the surface of still water) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble
HSK 4
产 chǎn to give birth 并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 首 shǒu head; skull
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶)
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 夹 jiā to clamp; to press from both sides to hold something in place 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology
HSK 7
兑 duì exchange (old gold or silver items for new ones at a jewelry shop) 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 凿 záo chisel (a hand tool with a blade for carving or boring) 啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺)
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邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
1.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
1.3 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
1.4 刂 dāo — knife/blade radical (right-side form)
刂 is a component in 38 characters
HSK 1
到 dào to arrive; to reach 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 班 bān a group organized for work or study
HSK 2
别 bié to part; to separate
HSK 3
刚 gāng hard; firm (opposite of "soft") 刮 guā to scrape (a surface with a knife or similar tool to remove something) 刷 shuā brush (a tool made of bristles, palm fiber, etc. for cleaning or applying substances) 刻 kè to carve or engrave patterns or characters on bamboo, wood, jade, stone, metal, etc.
HSK 4
划 huà to divide; to differentiate 列 liè to arrange; to list 则 zé rule, regulation, system 判 pàn to separate; to distinguish 利 lì sharp; keen (opposite of 'blunt')
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剧 jù drama; theatrical play 剩 shèng to remain, to be left over 帅 shuài supreme commander of an army; highest military rank
HSK 5
创 chuàng to start; to do for the first time 删 shān to delete (words or phrases from a text) 刺 cì to pierce; to prick (a sharp object entering or passing through something) 副 fù secondary, auxiliary (opposite of 正) 浏 liú (lit.) clear and limpid (of water)
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罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime
HSK 6
刊 kān to delete and revise 刹 shā to brake; to stop (a vehicle, machine, etc.) 剑 jiàn sword (ancient weapon with a long blade sharpened on both edges and a short hilt; in modern fencing, a slender steel blade with no edge and a small ball at the tip) 割 gē to cut with a knife; to separate 竖 shù upright, vertical, perpendicular to the ground (opposite of '横')
HSK 7
刑 xíng criminal punishment; legal penalty imposed by the state on offenders 刨 páo to dig or excavate by striking downward with a pick, hoe, etc. 剂 jì to regulate; to harmonize 剃 tì to shave off (hair, beard, etc.) with a razor 削 xuē same meaning as 削 (xiāo), mostly used in compound words or idioms
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剔 tī to strip or scrape meat from bone 剖 pōu to cut open; to split open 剥 bō same meaning as 剥 (bāo), used in compound words or idioms, e.g. 剥夺, 生吞活剥 荆 jīng chaste tree (a deciduous shrub with long-stalked palmate leaves, blue-purple flowers, and tough branches used for weaving baskets; branches formerly used as a flogging instrument) 辨 biàn to distinguish; to differentiate

Stroke order

2 所 suǒ — place; location

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

consists of

2.1 户 hù — single-panel door; door in general
户 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
房 fáng house; building for living in or storing things
HSK 2
所 suǒ place; location
HSK 3
护 hù to protect; to defend
HSK 5
屏 píng decorative screen 扇 shàn fan (device waved or rotated to create a cooling breeze or ventilation)
HSK 6
启 qǐ to open 肩 jiān shoulder, the part of the body between the neck and arm
HSK 7
妒 dù to envy; to be jealous of someone superior 炉 lú stove; furnace (for cooking, heating water, warming, or smelting) 肇 zhào (class.) to begin; to start 雇 gù to hire someone to work for you
2.2 斤 jīn — unit of weight equal to 500 grams (jin)
斤 is a component in 15 characters
HSK 1
听 tīng to listen; to hear 新 xīn opposite of 'old/worn': ① newly appearing; just experienced ② freshly made or produced; unused ③ changed from what it was before
HSK 2
所 suǒ place; location 近 jìn near, close (in space or time; opposite of 远)
HSK 4
折 zhé to break; to snap 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
析 xī to separate; to disperse 欣 xīn joyful, delighted
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 匠 jiàng craftsman; skilled artisan 撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 斥 chì to reprimand; to scold 斧 fǔ axe (a wedge-shaped tool with a wooden handle for chopping)
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斩 zhǎn to chop off; to behead 祈 qí to pray to gods for blessings; to pray

Stroke order

3 未 wèi — not yet (opposite of 已)
未 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
妹 mèi younger sister (by blood or same generation) 来 lái to come (toward the speaker), opposite of 去
HSK 4
味 wèi taste; flavor perceived by the tongue
HSK 5
魅 mèi demon or spirit in legend
HSK 7
寐 mèi (lit.) to fall asleep; to sleep 昧 mèi confused; ignorant

consists of

3.1 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
3.2 木 mù — tree; general term for woody plants
木 is a component in 126 characters
HSK 1
休 xiū to stop; to cease (something) 床 chuáng bed (furniture for sleeping) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 机 jī machine; a device or apparatus composed of many parts that can do work or serve a special function 条 tiáo a long narrow strip
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杯 bēi cup or glass for holding wine, water, tea, etc. 果 guǒ fruit; the seed-bearing part of a plant after flowering 校 xiào school 样 yàng shape; appearance; state of affairs 桌 zhuō table; desk (furniture for placing items on) 椅 yǐ chair (a seat with a backrest) 茶 chá tea plant (evergreen shrub with oblong leaves, white flowers, and hard-shelled seeds; young leaves are processed into tea leaves)
HSK 2
楼 lóu a floor/storey of a building
HSK 3
末 mò tip or end of an object 朵 duǒ measure word for flowers or clusters 李 lǐ plum tree (deciduous tree with white flowers) 束 shù to tie; to bind 板 bǎn a flat, hard piece of material (board, plank, slab)
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极 jí apex; highest point; extremity 查 chá to inspect carefully; to examine 树 shù tree; general term for woody plants 根 gēn root (organ of a higher plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients; taproots and fibrous roots) 梯 tī ladder; stairs; escalator 检 jiǎn to inspect; to examine 概 gài general idea; outline 相 xiāng mutually; each other
HSK 4
困 kùn to be trapped in hardship or difficulty; unable to break free from circumstances 术 shù skill; technique; art; learning 杂 zá varied; mixed; not pure 材 cái timber; wood 村 cūn village; small residential settlement
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松 sōng pine tree (evergreen or deciduous conifer) 林 lín forest; grove of trees or bamboo 染 rǎn to dye (an object with dye) 柿 shì persimmon tree, a deciduous tree with oval leaves, yellowish-white flowers, and edible orange or red fruit 标 biāo treetop; tip of a branch 格 gé a ruled cell, box, or grid compartment 案 àn ancient wooden food tray 桥 qiáo bridge (structure built over water or in the air for passage) 桶 tǒng bucket; barrel; tub (cylindrical container made of plastic, wood, or metal, sometimes with a handle) 棒 bàng stick; club (usu. thick and short) 森 sēn abounding in trees; densely forested 棵 kē measure word for plants 植 zhí to plant, to cultivate 深 shēn deep (opposite of shallow)
HSK 5
未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 权 quán ancient counterweight of a steelyard 构 gòu to construct; to compose; to design 析 xī to separate; to disperse 架 jià rack, shelf, or frame used to support or hold objects
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某 mǒu a certain (person, place, thing, etc.); so-and-so 柜 guì cabinet or chest (for storing documents, clothes, etc.), usually rectangular, made of metal or wood, with a door or lid 桃 táo peach tree, a small deciduous tree with smooth twigs, oblong-lanceolate leaves, solitary pink flowers, and sweet, roughly spherical fruit covered in fine fuzz; the kernel is used medicinally 档 dàng shelving or cabinet with compartments for storing files 梨 lí pear tree, a deciduous tree or shrub with five-petaled white flowers and oval leaves 模 mó rule; norm; standard 橘 jú mandarin orange tree, an evergreen tree bearing oblate sweet-sour fruit with red-yellow peel used in medicine 橙 chéng orange tree (evergreen tree with oval leaves, juicy round fruit with red-yellow rind) 橡 xiàng deciduous oak tree (also called 栎, 麻栎, or 柞树) whose leaves feed silkworms and whose timber is used for sleepers and furniture 荣 róng lush; flourishing (of plants) 采 cǎi to pick (flowers, leaves, or fruit) 闲 xián free; unoccupied; idle (opposite of 'busy') 集 jí to gather, assemble, collect
HSK 6
呆 dāi foolish; stupid 朴 pǔ unworked timber; rough wood 杀 shā to kill; to cause the death of a person or animal 杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 枕 zhěn pillow
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枝 zhī branch (of a plant) 枪 qiāng traditional spear or lance with a sharp metal tip on a long shaft 枯 kū withered; dried out (of plants) 柔 róu soft, pliant (opposite of "刚") 柴 chái firewood; brushwood for burning 栋 dòng ridgepole or main beam of a house 栏 lán railing; barrier 株 zhū roots and trunk of a tree above ground 核 hé hard pit or stone at the center of a fruit 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member 梅 méi plum tree (deciduous tree with oval leaves, cold-resistant, blooming in early spring with five-petaled flowers in pink, white, or red; fruit is round, green when unripe and yellow when ripe, edible and sour) 械 xiè specialized implement or tool 棉 mián cotton plant (annual or perennial herb or shrub; cultivated varieties include upland cotton, sea-island cotton, tree cotton, etc.; cotton fibers are a key textile material; seeds can be pressed for oil; commonly called 棉花) 棋 qí board game (such as Go, chess, checkers) 棍 gùn stick; rod (made from wood, bamboo, etc.) 棕 zōng brown color (like palm fiber) 椎 zhuī vertebra, short bone forming the spine in humans and higher animals 椒 jiāo pepper plant (Sichuan pepper, black pepper, chili pepper, etc.) whose fruits or seeds have a pungent or spicy flavor 榜 bǎng posted list of names 横 héng horizontal (opposite of vertical 竖/直) 渠 qú waterway, especially an artificially dug canal or ditch
HSK 7
朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 朽 xiǔ to rot or decay (of material over time) 杆 gǎn the slender, rod-like part of an object (including hollow ones) 杖 zhàng walking stick, cane 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears)
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杠 gàng thick rod or pole 杨 yáng poplar tree (deciduous tree with oval or lanceolate leaves and upright branches, including white poplar and other varieties) 枉 wǎng crooked, bent; referring to error or deviation 枚 méi a counter for small objects (similar to 个), one by one 枢 shū pivot; central or crucial part 柄 bǐng handle of an object 柏 bǎi cypress tree, an evergreen with scale-like leaves and cone fruits; hard wood used as building material 柱 zhù pillar; column (a vertical load-bearing structural member in a building, usually made of wood or stone) 柳 liǔ willow tree (deciduous tree with long, slender drooping branches and narrow leaves) 栖 qī to perch (originally of birds on trees); broadly, to dwell or stay 栽 zāi to plant; to grow (plants) 桂 guì plant name: 1. cinnamon tree (evergreen, white flowers, aromatic bark used as spice and medicine); 2. bay laurel (evergreen, oblong leaves, yellow flowers, leaves used as spice); 3. sweet osmanthus (evergreen shrub or small tree, also called 木樨, white or yellow fragrant flowers used as spice) 框 kuàng frame embedded in a wall for installing doors or windows 桑 sāng mulberry tree, a deciduous tree with oval serrated leaves used to feed silkworms, sweet purple or yellow-green fruit, and bark/leaves/fruit/roots used in medicine 桨 jiǎng oar; paddle (for rowing a boat, usually wooden, cylindrical on the upper part and flat and slightly wider on the lower part) 桩 zhuāng stake or post driven into the ground 梢 shāo the thinner end of a strip-like object 梭 suō shuttle (weaving tool on a loom that carries the weft thread through the warp, thick in the middle and pointed at both ends, typically made of hard wood; also called 梭子) 梳 shū comb (tool for tidying hair or beard, made of bamboo, wood, or plastic) 棚 péng shed or awning made of bamboo, wood, and matting to shelter from sun, wind, and rain 棱 léng edge where two surfaces of an object meet 棺 guān coffin 椭 tuǒ elliptical; oval shape formed by cutting a cylinder or cone at an angle 椰 yē coconut palm, a tall tropical evergreen tree whose fruit contains juice and edible flesh 楷 kǎi model, example, standard 榨 zhà to press or squeeze out juice from something 槐 huái pagoda tree, a deciduous tree with pinnate leaves, pale yellow flowers, and cylindrical seed pods; used as dye source, medicine, and timber 槛 kǎn threshold (low strip at the base of a door, made of wood or stone) 槽 cáo trough (rectangular container with raised sides and a sunken middle, used for feed, water, or wine; especially a feed trough for livestock) 橱 chú cabinet; cupboard (a piece of furniture with doors for storing things) 檐 yán eaves; overhanging edge of a roof 沐 mù to wash one's hair; to bathe, wash

Stroke order

4 有 yǒu — to have; to possess (opposite of "无/没")
有 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
随 suí to follow
HSK 7
肴 yáo cooked meat or fish dishes 贿 huì (lit.) wealth; goods 郁 yù richly fragrant; strongly aromatic

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

Stroke order