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前无古人 (qián wú gǔ rén) — Chinese word meaning

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前无古人 (qián wú gǔ rén) is a Chinese word: unprecedented. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 前无古人

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

unprecedented

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.

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Word breakdown

前 qián — before, preceding (referring to the past)

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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.

  • 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.

无 wú — without, not have (negation)

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古 gǔ — ancient, old (referring to people of antiquity)

Words with this character (11)
  • 1 古代 gǔ dài — ancient times HSK 5
    • 古 ancient, old
    • 代 era, period, generation
    Example

    古代中国有很多伟大的发明。

    gǔ dài zhōng guó yǒu hěn duō wěi dà de fā míng

    Ancient China had many great inventions.

  • 2 古老 gǔ lǎo — ancient HSK 5
    • 古 ancient, from old times
    • 老 old, aged (emphasizing long existence)
    Example

    这是一座古老的建筑。

    zhè shì yī zuò gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù

    This is an ancient building.

  • 3 古人 gǔ rén — the ancients HSK 6
    • 古 ancient, old
    • 人 person, people
    Example

    古人说,读万卷书,行万里路。

    gǔ rén shuō dú wàn juǎn shū xíng wàn lǐ lù

    The ancients said: Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles.

  • 4 古典 gǔ diǎn — classical HSK 6
    • 古 ancient, old (indicating historical period)
    • 典 canonical, standard (indicating established excellence)
    Example

    我喜欢听古典音乐。

    wǒ xǐ huan tīng gǔ diǎn yīn yuè

    I like listening to classical music.

  • 5 古迹 gǔ jì — historic site HSK 6
    • 古 ancient, old
    • 迹 trace, site, remains
    Example

    这座城市有很多古迹。

    zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu hěn duō gǔ jì

    This city has many historic sites.

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  • 6 考古 kǎo gǔ — to do archaeology HSK 6
    • 考 to examine, to investigate
    • 古 ancient, old
    Example

    他在埃及考古多年。

    tā zài Āi jí kǎo gǔ duō nián

    He has done archaeology in Egypt for many years.

  • 7 古今中外 gǔ jīn zhōng wài — at all times and in all places HSK 7
    • 古 ancient, refers to ancient times
    • 今 now, refers to modern/present times
    • 中 China/domestic, refers to one's own country
    • 外 foreign/abroad, refers to other countries
    Example

    古今中外，诚实都是一种美德。

    gǔ jīn zhōng wài chéng shí dōu shì yì zhǒng měi dé

    Throughout history and across the world, honesty has been a virtue.

  • 8 古怪 gǔ guài — strange HSK 7
    • 古 old/ancient (suggesting something out of the ordinary)
    • 怪 strange/odd (core meaning)
    Example

    他的行为很古怪。

    tā de xíng wéi hěn gǔ guài

    His behavior is very strange.

  • 9 古朴 gǔ pǔ — quaint and simple HSK 7
    • 古 ancient, old, antique
    • 朴 simple, plain, unsophisticated, unadorned
    Example

    这座古朴的寺庙已有千年历史。

    zhè zuò gǔ pǔ de sì miào yǐ yǒu qiān nián lì shǐ

    This quaint and simple temple has a thousand-year history.

  • 10 古籍 gǔ jí — ancient books HSK 7
    • 古 ancient, old
    • 籍 books, records
    Example

    图书馆收藏了很多古籍。

    tú shū guǎn shōu cáng le hěn duō gǔ jí

    The library has many ancient books in its collection.

  • 11 古董 gǔ dǒng — antique HSK 7
    • 古 ancient, old
    • 董 forms 'antique' with 古; originally related to understanding valuable items
    Example

    他喜欢收藏古董。

    tā xǐ huan shōu cáng gǔ dǒng

    He likes to collect antiques.

人 rén — people, person (those who came before)

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Structure & writing
1 前 qián — front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后)
前 is a component in 3 characters
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剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades
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箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
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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
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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
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旁 páng side; nearby
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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
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产 chǎn to give birth 并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 首 shǒu head; skull
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善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶)
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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
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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
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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)
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夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
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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
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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)
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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")
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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
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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
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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
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望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
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钥 yào key 青 qīng black
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朝 cháo imperial court; the place where the emperor holds court and issues decrees; also refers to being in power, opposite of '野'
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朗 lǎng bright, well-lit
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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
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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
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别 bié to part; to separate
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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.
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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
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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
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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')
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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

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2 无 wú — to not have, opposite of "有"
无 is a component in 1 characters
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抚 fǔ to stroke gently

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

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3 古 gǔ — ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present'
古 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 3
居 jū to reside; to live 故 gù reason; cause
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估 gū to estimate, to reckon approximately 姑 gū father's sister; aunt 苦 kǔ bitter (taste, opposite of sweet)
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固 gù firm; sturdy 胡 hú ancient general term for northern and western ethnic peoples
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枯 kū withered; dried out (of plants)
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咕 gu onomatopoeia for the sound of a hen or certain birds clucking/cooing 辜 gū crime; guilt

consists of

3.1 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
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妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫)
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南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲)
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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)
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卉 huì general term for various plants (esp. ornamental grasses and flowers) 卑 bēi low; lowly 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze
3.2 口 kǒu — mouth (organ for eating and drinking, sometimes part of the vocal apparatus)
口 is a component in 181 characters
HSK 1
中 zhōng center; middle point equidistant from all sides 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 亮 liàng bright; luminous 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 叫 jiào to cry out; to shout (of people or animals expressing emotion or desire)
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可 kě yes; correct; to permit 号 hào name; appellation 吃 chī to eat; to chew and swallow food (including sipping and drinking) 同 tóng same; identical (opposite of '异') 名 míng name; appellation of a person or thing 吗 ma same as "嘛" 吧 ba sentence-final particle softening tone of imperatives; expressing suggestion, consultation, command, or request 听 tīng to listen; to hear 呢 ne particle used at the end of interrogative sentences to prompt or press for an answer 和 hé harmonious; peaceful 哪 nǎ which (followed by a measure word or numeral + measure word, to identify one or more among several people or things) 唱 chàng to sing; to produce musical sounds with the voice 喂 wèi hey; hello (interjection used as a greeting) 喜 xǐ happy; joyful (opposite of 悲) 喝 hē to drink (liquid or fluid food) 回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 知 zhī knowledge, learning 问 wèn to ask a question about something unknown or unclear 高 gāo tall; high (opposite of 'low')
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告 gào to tell, inform, or announce something to others 周 zhōu periphery; circle 咖 kā coffee (evergreen shrub or small tree grown in the tropics; white flowers, red fruit; seeds used to make a beverage; also refers to the beverage itself) 啊 ā interjection of admiration or surprise 啡 fēi used in '咖啡' (coffee): an evergreen shrub/small tree whose roasted seeds are ground to make the beverage coffee
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虽 suī although; even though (used in the first clause, often paired with 'but' in the second clause)
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加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 句 jù sentence (a linguistic unit composed of words and phrases expressing a complete idea) 史 shǐ history; historical records and the study of history 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 员 yuán person engaged in work or study
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咱 zán we (inclusive of both speaker and listener), equivalent to "咱们" 响 xiǎng echo; reverberation 哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 啤 pí beer (low-alcohol drink brewed from barley and hops, with foam and a slightly bitter taste) 嘴 zuǐ mouth (of a person or animal); organ for eating and speaking 如 rú to suit; to follow; in accordance with 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 或 huò perhaps; maybe 束 shù to tie; to bind 船 chuán boat; ship (primary watercraft, various types, also used in aerospace) 言 yán (lit.) to speak; to say 铅 qiān lead (metallic element, symbol Pb)
HSK 4
京 jīng capital city of a country 兄 xiōng older brother 免 miǎn to remove; to eliminate 另 lìng other; another 台 tái a raised flat platform for observation
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叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 各 gè each; every (referring to different persons or things) 否 fǒu not; used before action morphemes to express negation 吸 xī to inhale or draw liquid/gas into the body (opposite of 呼, though 呼 is limited to breath) 吹 chuī to blow (air from the mouth) 味 wèi taste; flavor perceived by the tongue 呼 hū to exhale; breathe out (opposite of inhale) 命 mìng life; the living force of organisms 咳 ké to cough 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 品 pǐn article; item; object 售 shòu to sell; to vend 喊 hǎn to shout; to yell loudly 嗯 ǹg grunt of agreement or acknowledgment 嗽 sòu to cough; see 咳 (ké) 象 xiàng elephant (the large mammal)
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享 xiǎng to possess; to obtain 占 zhàn to occupy; to seize 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 召 zhào to summon, to call 吨 dūn ton (metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kg)
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含 hán hold something in the mouth without swallowing or spitting 吵 chǎo noisy and chaotic; disturbing 呀 yā exclamation of surprise or doubt 咨 zī to consult or inquire of others 咬 yǎo to bite (with upper and lower teeth, to grip or sever something) 哈 hā to open the mouth and breathe out 哎 āi exclamation of dissatisfaction or reminder 哦 ò oh (expressing realization or understanding) 哲 zhé a wise and intelligent person 唉 ài exclamation of grief or regret 唯 wéi solely, only 善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 喻 yù to explain; to make someone understand 器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 局 jú chessboard 扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 沿 yán along (a river, road, or edge of something) 骂 mà to insult or abuse with crude or malicious words
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串 chuàn to thread or string things together 吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 吓 xià to frighten; to scare
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吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing 启 qǐ to open 呆 dāi foolish; stupid 呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 哇 wā onomatopoeia for crying or vomiting sounds 啦 la sentence-final particle (fusion of 了 and 啊); indicates completion, change, or a new situation, with exclamatory or surprised tone 喷 pēn to spurt or spray out (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) under pressure 嗓 sǎng throat; larynx 嘛 ma particle indicating something is obvious or self-evident 嘲 cháo 嘿 hēi hey (greeting or to get attention) 噪 zào （of birds or insects）to chirp or buzz noisily 尚 shàng to revere; to value highly 毫 háo fine, pointed hair on a person or animal 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
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亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 叭 ba
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叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 叹 tàn to sigh out of worry or sorrow 叼 diāo to hold in the mouth 吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 吏 lì government official in ancient times 君 jūn monarch; sovereign 吝 lìn miserly; stingy with one's possessions 吟 yín to chant or recite with a cadence 吩 fēn (colloq.) to instruct or order verbally; to tell someone to do something (used in 吩咐) 吭 kēng to make a sound; to speak 吻 wěn lips 吼 hǒu (of a fierce animal) to roar 呐 nà shout loudly; cry out (see 呐喊) 呕 ǒu to vomit 呛 qiàng to irritate the nose or throat (of a pungent or acrid gas) 呜 wū onomatopoeia for wind, whistles, crying, etc. 呵 hē to scold angrily 呻 shēn to chant; to recite 咀 jǔ to chew and savour slowly in the mouth 咐 fù to instruct or order verbally; to enjoin; to tell someone what to do or not to do 咕 gu onomatopoeia for the sound of a hen or certain birds clucking/cooing 咙 lóng throat; used in 喉咙 (throat) 咧 liě (of the mouth) open to one side; curl sideways 咽 yān pharynx (the muscular tube at the back of the mouth connecting the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx) 哀 āi sorrowful; grieved 哄 hǒng to deceive; to cheat 哆 duō to shiver, tremble (as in 哆嗦) 哑 yǎ mute; unable to speak due to a physical defect or illness 哗 huá noisy and clamorous; loud and chaotic uproar 哨 shào to patrol, to scout 哺 bǔ to feed (a young child or animal); to nurse 哼 hēng to groan or moan in pain 哽 gěng to have food stuck in the throat 唆 suo to instigate; to incite someone to do wrong 唇 chún lip; the muscular tissue around the mouth of humans or certain animals 唐 táng boastful; exaggerated (in speech) 唠 láo see "唠叨": to talk endlessly; to nag 唤 huàn to call out loudly to get someone's attention or summon them 唬 hu 唾 tuò saliva; spittle 啃 kěn to gnaw; to nibble at something hard 啰 luō see '啰唆': (of speech) verbose; (of matters) trivial and troublesome; to repeat oneself tediously 啸 xiào to whistle (with pursed lips, producing a long clear sound) 喇 lǎ see 喇叭: ① wind instrument, narrow at top and flared at bottom, amplifies sound; ② horn-shaped object with amplifying function 喉 hóu larynx; throat (the organ connecting the pharynx and trachea, used for breathing and phonation) 喘 chuǎn to breathe rapidly; to pant 喧 xuān loud and noisy; clamorous 嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff and distinguish odors 嗜 shì to love, to have a particular fondness for 嗦 suo see '哆嗦': involuntary trembling of the body from external stimulation 嘀 dí used in "嘀咕": ① mutter to oneself; ② feel uneasy, be uncertain 嘈 cáo noisy; clamorous 嘱 zhǔ to enjoin; to instruct 噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 嚣 xiāo noisy; clamorous 嚷 rǎng to shout loudly 嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼) 鸣 míng (of birds) to chirp; (of animals or insects) to cry or make sounds

Stroke order

4 人 rén — human being; a higher animal that makes and uses tools
人 is a component in 18 characters
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会 huì to gather; to come together 茶 chá tea plant (evergreen shrub with oblong leaves, white flowers, and hard-shelled seeds; young leaves are processed into tea leaves) 认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish
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从 cóng (lit.) to follow
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合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开)
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众 zhòng many; numerous (opposite of "寡") 内 nèi inside; interior (opposite of "外") 队 duì line; column; procession 食 shí to eat
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企 qǐ to stand on tiptoe 珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing 舍 shě to give up; to abandon 齿 chǐ tooth; the organ for chewing food in the mouths of humans and some animals
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仓 cāng warehouse, storehouse for grain or other goods 闪 shǎn to dodge aside quickly
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囚 qiú to imprison; to incarcerate 淤 yū to silt up; to become clogged with sediment 禽 qín general term for birds

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

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