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前方 (qián fāng) — Chinese word meaning

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前方 (qián fāng) is a Chinese word: ahead, front. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 前方

名 míng noun

ahead, front

前方有一个红绿灯。

qián fāng yǒu yí gè hóng lǜ dēng

There is a traffic light ahead.

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Word breakdown

前 qián — front, forward

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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 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.

  • 9 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.

  • 10 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.

  • 11 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.

  • 12 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.

  • 13 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.

  • 14 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.

  • 15 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.

  • 16 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.

  • 17 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.

  • 18 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.

  • 19 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.

  • 20 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.

  • 21 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.

  • 22 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.

  • 23 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.

  • 24 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.

  • 25 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.

  • 26 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.

  • 27 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.

  • 28 前所未有 qián suǒ wèi yǒu — unprecedented HSK 7
    • 前 before, previous
    • 所 that which (nominalizing particle)
    • 未 not yet, never
    • 有 to have, to exist
    Example

    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.

  • 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.

方 fāng — direction, side

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  • 6 方便面 fāng biàn miàn — instant noodles HSK 3
    • 方 method, way (part of 'convenient')
    • 便 convenient, easy
    • 面 noodles
    Example

    他经常在宿舍煮方便面。

    tā jīng cháng zài sù shè zhǔ fāng biàn miàn

    He often cooks instant noodles in the dormitory.

  • 7 方向 fāng xiàng — direction HSK 3
    • 方 square; side; spatial aspect
    • 向 toward; facing; orientation
    Example

    他朝着相反的方向走去。

    tā cháo zhe xiāng fǎn de fāng xiàng zǒu qù

    He walked in the opposite direction.

  • 8 方法 fāng fǎ — method HSK 3
    • 方 way, means, direction
    • 法 law, standard, prescribed way
    Example

    这个方法很有效。

    zhè ge fāng fǎ hěn yǒu xiào

    This method is very effective.

  • 9 西方 xī fāng — the West HSK 3
    • 西 west
    • 方 direction, region
    Example

    西方文化对世界产生了深远的影响。

    xī fāng wén huà duì shì jiè chǎn shēng le shēn yuǎn de yǐng xiǎng

    Western culture has had a profound influence on the world.

  • 10 对方 duì fāng — the other party HSK 4
    • 对 opposite, facing
    • 方 party, side
    Example

    你应该尊重对方的意见。

    nǐ yīng gāi zūn zhòng duì fāng de yì jiàn

    You should respect the other party's opinion.

  • 11 方式 fāng shì — way, method, manner HSK 4
    • 方 direction, aspect, way
    • 式 style, form, pattern
    Example

    每个人都有自己的学习方式。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de xué xí fāng shì

    Everyone has their own way of learning.

  • 12 方面 fāng miàn — aspect HSK 4
    • 方 direction, side
    • 面 surface, side
    Example

    在这方面他很有经验。

    zài zhè fāng miàn tā hěn yǒu jīng yàn

    In this aspect, he has a lot of experience.

  • 13 双方 shuāng fāng — both sides HSK 5
    • 双 both, double
    • 方 side, party
    Example

    双方达成了协议。

    shuāng fāng dá chéng le xié yì

    Both sides reached an agreement.

  • 14 方案 fāng àn — plan, scheme, program HSK 5
    • 方 method, way, approach
    • 案 plan, proposal, draft
    Example

    公司正在讨论新的发展方案。

    gōng sī zhèng zài tǎo lùn xīn de fā zhǎn fāng àn

    The company is discussing a new development plan.

  • 15 大方 dà fang — generous; natural and poised HSK 6
    • 大 great; big
    • 方 manner; way; style
    Example

    他很大方，总是请朋友吃饭。

    tā hěn dà fang zǒng shì qǐng péng you chī fàn

    He is very generous, always treating friends to meals.

  • 16 官方 guān fāng — official HSK 6
    • 官 government/official authority
    • 方 side/party
    Example

    官方网站提供详细信息。

    guān fāng wǎng zhàn tí gōng xiáng xì xìn xī

    The official website provides detailed information.

  • 17 平方 píng fāng — square HSK 6
    • 平 equal, even (representing equal multiplication)
    • 方 square, power (geometric/mathematical power)
    Example

    5的平方是25。

    wǔ de píng fāng shì èr shí wǔ

    5 squared is 25.

  • 18 平方米 píng fāng mǐ — square meter HSK 6
    • 平 square (mathematical term, first part of 'squared')
    • 方 square (completes the mathematical term for 'squared')
    • 米 meter (unit of length)
    Example

    这间公寓的面积是80平方米。

    zhè jiān gōng yù de miàn jī shì bā shí píng fāng mǐ

    This apartment has an area of 80 square meters.

  • 19 方位 fāng wèi — direction HSK 6
    • 方 direction, side
    • 位 position, place
    Example

    指南针可以帮助你辨别方位。

    zhǐ nán zhēn kě yǐ bāng zhù nǐ biàn bié fāng wèi

    A compass can help you identify directions.

  • 20 方方面面 fāng fāng miàn miàn — every aspect HSK 6
    • 方 side, direction, aspect
    • 方 reduplication for emphasis on plurality
    • 面 face, surface, aspect, dimension
    • 面 reduplication for emphasis on comprehensiveness
    Example

    我们要考虑这个问题的方方面面。

    wǒ men yào kǎo lǜ zhè ge wèn tí de fāng fāng miàn miàn

    We need to consider every aspect of this problem.

  • 21 方言 fāng yán — dialect HSK 6
    • 方 region, locality
    • 言 speech, language
    Example

    我听不懂这里的方言。

    wǒ tīng bu dǒng zhè lǐ de fāng yán

    I can't understand the local dialect here.

  • 22 比方 bǐ fang — to make an analogy, to give an example HSK 6
    • 比 to compare, to liken
    • 方 method, way
    Example

    老师比方说，学习就像盖房子，要打好基础。

    lǎo shī bǐ fang shuō xué xí jiù xiàng gài fáng zi yào dǎ hǎo jī chǔ

    The teacher made an analogy, saying that studying is like building a house—you need to lay a good foundation.

  • 23 远方 yuǎn fāng — distant place HSK 6
    • 远 far, distant
    • 方 place, direction
    Example

    远方传来歌声。

    yuǎn fāng chuán lái gē shēng

    Singing came from afar.

  • 24 全方位 quán fāng wèi — all-round HSK 7
    • 全 complete, entire, all
    • 方 direction, side, aspect
    • 位 position, place, location
    Example

    这家公司提供全方位的服务。

    zhè jiā gōng sī tí gōng quán fāng wèi de fú wù

    This company provides all-round services.

  • 25 千方百计 qiān fāng bǎi jì — by every possible means HSK 7
    • 千 thousand (representing a multitude)
    • 方 method, way, approach
    • 百 hundred (emphasizing numerous)
    • 计 plan, strategy, scheme
    Example

    父母千方百计为孩子创造更好的生活条件。

    fù mǔ qiān fāng bǎi jì wèi hái zi chuàng zào gèng hǎo de shēng huó tiáo jiàn

    Parents do everything possible to create better living conditions for their children.

  • 26 单方面 dān fāng miàn — unilateral HSK 7
    • 单 single, alone, one
    • 方 side, party
    • 面 aspect, dimension
    Example

    他单方面决定取消合同。

    tā dān fāng miàn jué dìng qǔ xiāo hé tong

    He unilaterally decided to cancel the contract.

  • 27 四方 sì fāng — all directions HSK 7
    • 四 four (indicating all four cardinal directions)
    • 方 direction, side (spatial orientation)
    Example

    客人从四方来参加婚礼。

    kè rén cóng sì fāng lái cān jiā hūn lǐ

    Guests came from all directions to attend the wedding.

  • 28 四面八方 sì miàn bā fāng — from all directions HSK 7
    • 四 four (representing the four cardinal directions)
    • 面 side/face (referring to sides or surfaces)
    • 八 eight (representing the eight directions)
    • 方 direction/side (referring to directions or areas)
    Example

    人们从四面八方赶来参加庆祝活动。

    rén men cóng sì miàn bā fāng gǎn lái cān jiā qìng zhù huó dòng

    People came from all directions to participate in the celebration.

  • 29 处方 chǔ fāng — prescription HSK 7
    • 处 to deal with, to handle (medical treatment)
    • 方 formula, method (written plan)
    Example

    医生给我开了处方。

    yī shēng gěi wǒ kāi le chǔ fāng

    The doctor wrote me a prescription.

  • 30 女方 nǚ fāng — the bride's side HSK 7
    • 女 female, woman (specifies the female side)
    • 方 side, party (indicates a party in a relationship)
    Example

    婚礼上，女方的家人坐在左边。

    hūn lǐ shàng nǚ fāng de jiā rén zuò zài zuǒ biān

    At the wedding, the bride's family sat on the left.

  • 31 想方设法 xiǎng fāng shè fǎ — to try every means HSK 7
    • 想 to think (of methods)
    • 方 method, way
    • 设 to devise, establish
    • 法 method, approach
    Example

    为了帮助孩子，父母想方设法筹集资金。

    wèi le bāng zhù hái zi fù mǔ xiǎng fāng shè fǎ chóu jí zī jīn

    To help their child, the parents tried every means to raise funds.

  • 32 方向盘 fāng xiàng pán — steering wheel HSK 7
    • 方 direction, way
    • 向 direction, orientation, toward
    • 盘 wheel, disk, circular object
    Example

    他紧紧握住方向盘。

    tā jǐn jǐn wò zhù fāng xiàng pán

    He gripped the steering wheel tightly.

  • 33 方圆 fāng yuán — surrounding area; radius HSK 7
    • 方 square; area; direction (spatial dimension)
    • 圆 round; circular (indicating all-around coverage)
    Example

    这里方圆十里没有人烟。

    zhè lǐ fāng yuán shí lǐ méi yǒu rén yān

    There is no human habitation within a radius of ten li here.

  • 34 方针 fāng zhēn — policy HSK 7
    • 方 direction, way, approach
    • 针 aim, target, focus
    Example

    政府制定了新的经济方针。

    zhèng fǔ zhì dìng le xīn de jīng jì fāng zhēn

    The government formulated a new economic policy.

  • 35 男方 nán fāng — the man's side; the bridegroom's side HSK 7
    • 男 male; man (specifies the gender/side being referred to)
    • 方 side; party (indicates a party or side in a matter)
    Example

    在婚礼筹备中，男方负责安排酒席。

    zài hūn lǐ chóu bèi zhōng nán fāng fù zé ān pái jiǔ xí

    In wedding preparations, the man's side is responsible for arranging the banquet.

  • 36 秘方 mì fāng — secret recipe, secret formula HSK 7
    • 秘 secret, confidential
    • 方 recipe, formula, prescription
    Example

    这家餐厅的秘方吸引了很多顾客。

    zhè jiā cān tīng de mì fāng xī yǐn le hěn duō gù kè

    This restaurant's secret recipe attracts many customers.

  • 37 立方 lì fāng — cube HSK 7
    • 立 three-dimensional, to the third power
    • 方 square, geometric dimension
    Example

    二的立方是八。

    èr de lì fāng shì bā

    Two cubed is eight.

  • 38 立方米 lì fāng mǐ — cubic meter HSK 7
    • 立 cubic, three-dimensional (standing upright)
    • 方 power, exponent (squared/cubed)
    • 米 meter (unit of length)
    Example

    这个房间的体积是30立方米。

    zhè ge fáng jiān de tǐ jī shì sān shí lì fāng mǐ

    The volume of this room is 30 cubic meters.

  • 39 药方 yào fāng — prescription HSK 7
    • 药 medicine
    • 方 prescription, formula
    Example

    医生给我开了一个药方。

    yī shēng gěi wǒ kāi le yí gè yào fāng

    The doctor wrote me a prescription.

  • 40 配方 pèi fāng — to formulate HSK 7
    • 配 to mix, to blend, to formulate
    • 方 method, prescription
    Example

    他们根据客户需求配方生产产品。

    tā men gēn jù kè hù xū qiú pèi fāng shēng chǎn chǎn pǐn

    They formulate and produce products according to customer needs.

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 方 fāng — square (quadrilateral with all right angles) or cube (hexahedron with all square faces)
方 is a component in 16 characters
HSK 1
房 fáng house; building for living in or storing things
HSK 2
旁 páng side; nearby 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving
HSK 3
放 fàng to release; to set free
HSK 5
仿 fǎng to imitate; to follow as a model 施 shī to implement; to exert 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 防 fáng to take precautions against; to guard against unfavorable situations
HSK 6
妨 fáng to hinder, obstruct (连~碍) 肪 fáng fat (as in 脂肪): organic compound formed from fatty acids and glycerol, stored in animal and plant tissue as an energy source
HSK 7
坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 敷 fū to apply (ointment, powder, etc.) 淤 yū to silt up; to become clogged with sediment 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread)
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芳 fāng fragrant; sweet-smelling (of flowers and plants)

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

Stroke order