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前线 (qián xiàn) — Chinese word meaning

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

Meaning of 前线

名 míng noun

front line

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.

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Word breakdown

前 qián — front, forward position

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.

  • 31 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.

  • 32 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.

  • 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.

线 xiàn — line, boundary demarcation

Words with this character (26)
  • 1 线上 xiàn shàng — online HSK 4
    • 线 line (network connection)
    • 上 on, above (connected state)
    Example

    现在很多会议都是线上举行的。

    xiàn zài hěn duō huì yì dōu shì xiàn shàng jǔ xíng de

    Nowadays many meetings are held online.

  • 2 线下 xiàn xià — offline HSK 4
    • 线 line (referring to online connection)
    • 下 below, under (indicating offline status)
    Example

    我们在线下开了一家店。

    wǒ men zài xiàn xià kāi le yī jiā diàn

    We opened a store offline.

  • 3 光线 guāng xiàn — light ray HSK 5
    Example

    早晨的光线透过窗户照进来。

    zǎo chén de guāng xiàn tòu guò chuāng hu zhào jìn lái

    Morning light rays shine through the window.

  • 4 占线 zhàn xiàn — (of a phone line) busy, engaged HSK 5
    • 占 to occupy, to take up
    • 线 line (telephone line)
    Example

    我打了好几次电话，但一直占线。

    wǒ dǎ le hǎo jǐ cì diàn huà dàn yì zhí zhàn xiàn

    I called several times, but the line was always busy.

  • 5 在线 zài xiàn — online HSK 5
    • 在 at/in (indicates a state of being)
    • 线 line (refers to network/internet connection)
    Example

    我一直在线等你的消息。

    wǒ yì zhí zài xiàn děng nǐ de xiāo xi

    I've been online waiting for your message.

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  • 6 线路 xiàn lù — line HSK 5
    • 线 line, thread (the linear, continuous aspect)
    • 路 route, path (the course or pathway component)
    Example

    这条线路经过市中心。

    zhè tiáo xiàn lù jīng guò shì zhōng xīn

    This line passes through the city center.

  • 7 路线 lù xiàn — route HSK 5
    • 路 road, path (the physical or conceptual pathway)
    • 线 line (adds the sense of a defined, linear course)
    Example

    我们需要规划一条最短的路线。

    wǒ men xū yào guī huà yì tiáo zuì duǎn de lù xiàn

    We need to plan the shortest route.

  • 8 下线 xià xiàn — go offline HSK 6
    • 下 go down, disconnect
    • 线 line, connection
    Example

    我要下线了，明天再聊。

    wǒ yào xià xiàn le míng tiān zài liáo

    I'm going offline now, let's chat tomorrow.

  • 9 热线 rè xiàn — hotline HSK 6
    • 热 hot; urgent; direct (indicating immediacy and importance)
    • 线 line; telephone line (the communication channel)
    Example

    公司设立了24小时热线。

    gōng sī shè lì le èr shí sì xiǎo shí rè xiàn

    The company has set up a 24-hour hotline.

  • 10 线索 xiàn suǒ — clue HSK 6
    • 线 thread, line (something that connects or leads)
    • 索 rope, cord; to search, to seek
    Example

    警察正在寻找案件的线索。

    jǐng chá zhèng zài xún zhǎo àn jiàn de xiàn suǒ

    The police are looking for clues to the case.

  • 11 一线 yī xiàn — frontline HSK 7
    • 一 first, primary
    • 线 line, front
    Example

    医生们奋战在抗疫一线。

    yī shēng men fèn zhàn zài kàng yì yī xiàn

    Doctors are fighting on the frontline of the epidemic.

  • 12 天线 tiān xiàn — antenna HSK 7
    • 天 sky/air (the medium through which signals travel)
    • 线 wire/line (the physical structure that captures signals)
    Example

    我们需要安装天线来接收信号。

    wǒ men xū yào ān zhuāng tiān xiàn lái jiē shōu xìn hào

    We need to install an antenna to receive signals.

  • 13 底线 dǐ xiàn — bottom line, baseline, minimum standard HSK 7
    • 底 bottom, lowest point
    • 线 line, boundary
    Example

    这是我的底线，不能再让步了。

    zhè shì wǒ de dǐ xiàn bù néng zài ràng bù le

    This is my bottom line, I can't compromise anymore.

  • 14 斑马线 bān mǎ xiàn — crosswalk HSK 7
    • 斑 stripe, spot (refers to the striped pattern)
    • 马 horse (together with 斑 forms 'zebra')
    • 线 line (refers to the painted lines on the road)
    Example

    司机在斑马线前停了下来。

    sī jī zài bān mǎ xiàn qián tíng le xià lái

    The driver stopped before the crosswalk.

  • 15 无线 wú xiàn — wireless HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking, no
    • 线 wire, line, cable
    Example

    现在很多人使用无线耳机。

    xiàn zài hěn duō rén shǐ yòng wú xiàn ěr jī

    Many people now use wireless headphones.

  • 16 曲线 qū xiàn — curve HSK 7
    Example

    这个图表上的曲线表示温度变化。

    zhè ge tú biǎo shàng de qū xiàn biǎo shì wēn dù biàn huà

    The curve on this chart represents temperature changes.

  • 17 沿线 yán xiàn — along the line HSK 7
    • 沿 along, following
    • 线 line, route
    Example

    这条铁路沿线有很多城市。

    zhè tiáo tiě lù yán xiàn yǒu hěn duō chéng shì

    There are many cities along this railway line.

  • 18 生产线 shēng chǎn xiàn — production line HSK 7
    • 生 produce, generate
    • 产 produce, yield
    • 线 line (assembly line)
    Example

    这家工厂有五条生产线。

    zhè jiā gōng chǎng yǒu wǔ tiáo shēng chǎn xiàn

    This factory has five production lines.

  • 19 生命线 shēng mìng xiàn — lifeline HSK 7
    • 生 life, living
    • 命 life, fate
    • 线 line, thread
    Example

    供水系统是城市的生命线。

    gōng shuǐ xì tǒng shì chéng shì de shēng mìng xiàn

    The water supply system is the lifeline of the city.

  • 20 电线 diàn xiàn — electric wire HSK 7
    • 电 electricity, electric
    • 线 wire, line
    Example

    请不要触碰裸露的电线。

    qǐng bù yào chù pèng luǒ lù de diàn xiàn

    Please don't touch the exposed wires.

  • 21 界线 jiè xiàn — boundary line HSK 7
    • 界 boundary, border
    • 线 line
    Example

    这条河是两国的界线。

    zhè tiáo hé shì liǎng guó de jiè xiàn

    This river is the boundary line between the two countries.

  • 22 直线 zhí xiàn — straight line HSK 7
    • 直 straight, not curved or bent
    • 线 line, linear form
    Example

    两点之间直线最短。

    liǎng diǎn zhī jiān zhí xiàn zuì duǎn

    A straight line is the shortest distance between two points.

  • 23 线条 xiàn tiáo — line HSK 7
    • 线 line, thread; provides the basic meaning of a linear mark
    • 条 strip, elongated shape; reinforces the long, thin characteristic of lines
    Example

    这幅画的线条很流畅。

    zhè fú huà de xiàn tiáo hěn liú chàng

    The lines in this painting are very smooth.

  • 24 视线 shì xiàn — line of sight HSK 7
    • 视 vision, sight
    • 线 line, path
    Example

    请不要挡住我的视线。

    qǐng bú yào dǎng zhù wǒ de shì xiàn

    Please don't block my line of sight.

  • 25 起跑线 qǐ pǎo xiàn — starting line HSK 7
    • 起 starting, beginning
    • 跑 running, race
    • 线 line
    Example

    所有运动员都站在起跑线上准备比赛。

    suǒ yǒu yùn dòng yuán dōu zhàn zài qǐ pǎo xiàn shàng zhǔn bèi bǐ sài

    All the athletes are standing at the starting line ready for the race.

  • 26 风景线 fēng jǐng xiàn — scenic spot HSK 7
    • 风 scenery (part of 风景)
    • 景 scenery, view
    • 线 line (visual feature)
    Example

    这条河成为了城市的一道美丽风景线。

    zhè tiáo hé chéng wéi le chéng shì de yī dào měi lì fēng jǐng xiàn

    This river has become a beautiful scenic spot of the city.

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)
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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 线 xiàn — thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting

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

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
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给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
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红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
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级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
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约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
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纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
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纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
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纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 戋 jiān — small, few, little in quantity
戋 is a component in 7 characters
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钱 qián currency; money
HSK 4
线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting
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浅 qiǎn shallow (opposite of 'deep') 践 jiàn to tread on; to step on
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残 cán defective or incomplete
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盏 zhǎn small cup 贱 jiàn cheap; low-priced (opposite of 贵)

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