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名副其实 (míng fù qí shí) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

名副其实 (míng fù qí shí) is a Chinese word: worthy of the name. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 名副其实

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

worthy of the name

他是名副其实的专家。

tā shì míng fù qí shí de zhuān jiā

He is a true expert.

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Word breakdown

名 míng — name, reputation

Words with this character (36)
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副 fù — match, correspond to

Words with this character (2)
  • 1 副作用 fù zuò yòng — side effect HSK 7
    • 副 secondary, auxiliary, unintended
    • 作 action, effect
    • 用 use, function, effect
    Example

    这种药物可能会产生副作用。

    zhè zhǒng yào wù kě néng huì chǎn shēng fù zuò yòng

    This medication may produce side effects.

  • 2 副本 fù běn — copy HSK 7
    • 副 secondary, auxiliary (indicating duplication)
    • 本 copy, edition (the physical or digital instance)
    Example

    请保存好这份文件的副本。

    qǐng bǎo cún hǎo zhè fèn wén jiàn de fù běn

    Please keep a copy of this document.

其 qí — its, that

Words with this character (15)
  • 1 其他 qí tā — other HSK 3
    • 其 that (demonstrative)
    • 他 other
    Example

    除了中文，我还学习其他语言。

    chú le Zhōng wén wǒ hái xué xí qí tā yǔ yán

    Besides Chinese, I also study other languages.

  • 2 其实 qí shí — actually HSK 3
    • 其 that; its (demonstrative particle emphasizing what follows)
    • 实 real; true; actual (emphasizes the reality or truth)
    Example

    其实他很聪明。

    qí shí tā hěn cōng ming

    Actually, he is very smart.

  • 3 其中 qí zhōng — among them HSK 4
    • 其 that, those (demonstrative pronoun referring to previously mentioned items)
    • 中 among, in, within (indicates position within a group)
    Example

    我有五本书，其中三本是中文的。

    wǒ yǒu wǔ běn shū qí zhōng sān běn shì zhōng wén de

    I have five books, three of them are in Chinese.

  • 4 其次 qí cì — secondly HSK 4
    • 其 that (demonstrative indicating position in sequence)
    • 次 order, sequence (indicating second position)
    Example

    首先要努力学习，其次要保持健康。

    shǒu xiān yào nǔ lì xué xí qí cì yào bǎo chí jiàn kāng

    Firstly, you must study hard; secondly, you must stay healthy.

  • 5 尤其 yóu qí — especially HSK 4
    • 尤 especially, particularly (core meaning of emphasis)
    • 其 grammatical particle that intensifies the adverbial meaning
    Example

    这个城市很美，尤其是在春天。

    zhè ge chéng shì hěn měi yóu qí shì zài chūn tiān

    This city is beautiful, especially in spring.

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实 shí — reality, truth

Words with this character (48)
  • 1 其实 qí shí — actually HSK 3
    • 其 that; its (demonstrative particle emphasizing what follows)
    • 实 real; true; actual (emphasizes the reality or truth)
    Example

    其实他很聪明。

    qí shí tā hěn cōng ming

    Actually, he is very smart.

  • 2 实在 shí zài — honest; real; reliable HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual, solid
    • 在 reinforces reality/existence, creating 'truly'
    Example

    他是个实在人，从不说谎。

    tā shì gè shí zài rén cóng bù shuō huǎng

    He is an honest person who never tells lies.

  • 3 实际 shí jì — actual, real, practical HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual
    • 际 circumstances, situation
    Example

    我们要了解实际情况。

    wǒ men yào liǎo jiě shí jì qíng kuàng

    We need to understand the actual situation.

  • 4 实际上 shí jì shàng — actually HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual
    • 际 situation, circumstance (combines with 实 to mean 'actual situation')
    • 上 on, upon (forms adverbial suffix meaning 'in terms of')
    Example

    这道题看起来很难，实际上很简单。

    zhè dào tí kàn qǐ lái hěn nán shí jì shàng hěn jiǎn dān

    This problem looks difficult, but actually it's simple.

  • 5 确实 què shí — indeed HSK 4
    • 确 certain, firm
    • 实 real, true
    Example

    这个菜确实很好吃。

    zhè ge cài què shí hěn hǎo chī

    This dish is indeed very delicious.

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  • 6 诚实 chéng shí — honest HSK 4
    • 诚 sincerity, genuineness
    • 实 truth, reality, substance
    Example

    他是一个诚实的人。

    tā shì yí gè chéng shí de rén

    He is an honest person.

  • 7 事实 shì shí — fact HSK 5
    • 事 matter, thing, affair
    • 实 real, actual, true
    Example

    这是一个不可否认的事实。

    zhè shì yí gè bù kě fǒu rèn de shì shí

    This is an undeniable fact.

  • 8 实习 shí xí — to intern HSK 5
    • 实 practical, actual, real
    • 习 to practice, to study, to learn
    Example

    我在一家大公司实习。

    wǒ zài yì jiā dà gōng sī shí xí

    I'm interning at a large company.

  • 9 实力 shí lì — strength HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual, substantial
    • 力 power, strength, force
    Example

    这支球队的实力很强。

    zhè zhī qiú duì de shí lì hěn qiáng

    This team's strength is very strong.

  • 10 实施 shí shī — implement HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real; emphasizes making something concrete
    • 施 carry out, execute, apply
    Example

    政府将实施新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ jiāng shí shī xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government will implement new environmental protection policies.

  • 11 实现 shí xiàn — to realize, to achieve HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual (making something tangible and real)
    • 现 to appear, to manifest (bringing into visible existence)
    Example

    他终于实现了自己的梦想。

    tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng

    He finally realized his dream.

  • 12 实用 shí yòng — practical HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual, solid
    • 用 use, application
    Example

    这个设计很实用。

    zhè ge shè jì hěn shí yòng

    This design is very practical.

  • 13 实行 shí xíng — implement HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real, practical
    • 行 carry out, execute, perform
    Example

    政府决定实行新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ jué dìng shí xíng xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government decided to implement new environmental policies.

  • 14 实践 shí jiàn — practice, put into practice HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real (making something real)
    • 践 carry out, execute (the action of doing)
    Example

    他决心实践自己的承诺。

    tā jué xīn shí jiàn zì jǐ de chéng nuò

    He is determined to put his promises into practice.

  • 15 实验 shí yàn — experiment HSK 5
    • 实 actual, practical, real
    • 验 test, verify, examine
    Example

    我们明天要做一个化学实验。

    wǒ men míng tiān yào zuò yí gè huà xué shí yàn

    We will do a chemistry experiment tomorrow.

  • 16 实验室 shí yàn shì — laboratory HSK 5
    • 实 actual, practical (forms the word 'experiment' with 验)
    • 验 test, examine, verify (forms the word 'experiment' with 实)
    • 室 room, chamber (indicates a physical space)
    Example

    学生们正在实验室做实验。

    xué shēng men zhèng zài shí yàn shì zuò shí yàn

    The students are doing experiments in the laboratory.

  • 17 果实 guǒ shí — fruit HSK 5
    • 果 fruit, result
    • 实 solid, actual, real (emphasizing tangible produce)
    Example

    秋天是收获果实的季节。

    qiū tiān shì shōu huò guǒ shí de jì jié

    Autumn is the season for harvesting fruits.

  • 18 现实 xiàn shí — reality HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 实 real, actual, true
    Example

    我们必须面对现实。

    wǒ men bì xū miàn duì xiàn shí

    We must face reality.

  • 19 真实 zhēn shí — real HSK 5
    • 真 true, genuine
    • 实 actual, solid, concrete
    Example

    这部电影基于真实事件。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng jī yú zhēn shí shì jiàn

    This movie is based on real events.

  • 20 充实 chōng shí — fulfilling, substantial HSK 6
    • 充 to fill, to make full
    • 实 substantial, solid, real
    Example

    这个假期过得很充实。

    zhè ge jià qī guò de hěn chōng shí

    This holiday was very fulfilling.

  • 21 切实 qiè shí — practical, realistic HSK 6
    • 切 close to reality, earnest, fitting
    • 实 real, actual, concrete, solid
    Example

    政府采取了切实措施改善民生。

    zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ le qiè shí cuò shī gǎi shàn mín shēng

    The government took practical measures to improve people's livelihood.

  • 22 实惠 shí huì — affordable, economical, cost-effective HSK 6
    • 实 real, actual, substantial (emphasizing genuine value)
    • 惠 benefit, favor (emphasizing advantage to the buyer)
    Example

    超市里的商品既新鲜又实惠。

    chāo shì lǐ de shāng pǐn jì xīn xiān yòu shí huì

    The products in the supermarket are both fresh and affordable.

  • 23 实时 shí shí — real-time HSK 6
    Example

    这款应用能实时翻译对话。

    zhè kuǎn yìng yòng néng shí shí fān yì duì huà

    This app can translate conversations in real-time.

  • 24 实话 shí huà — truth HSK 6
    • 实 real, true, genuine
    • 话 words, speech
    Example

    说实话，我不太喜欢这个。

    shuō shí huà wǒ bù tài xǐ huan zhè ge

    To tell the truth, I don't really like this.

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

    我们需要了解事情的实质。

    wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě shì qing de shí zhì

    We need to understand the essence of the matter.

  • 26 结实 jiē shi — sturdy HSK 6
    • 结 to bind, to tie together
    • 实 solid, substantial
    Example

    这把椅子很结实。

    zhè bǎ yǐ zi hěn jiē shi

    This chair is very sturdy.

  • 27 老实 lǎo shi — honest HSK 6
    • 老 solid/steady (character)
    • 实 true/genuine
    Example

    他是个老实人。

    tā shì gè lǎo shi rén

    He is an honest person.

  • 28 证实 zhèng shí — to confirm HSK 6
    • 证 evidence, proof
    • 实 real, true, actual
    Example

    这个消息已经被证实了。

    zhè ge xiāo xi yǐ jīng bèi zhèng shí le

    This news has already been confirmed.

  • 29 踏实 tā shi — down-to-earth HSK 6
    • 踏 to step firmly
    • 实 solid
    Example

    这孩子做事很踏实。

    zhè hái zi zuò shì hěn tā shi

    This child does things reliably.

  • 30 务实 wù shí — pragmatic HSK 7
    • 务 devote oneself to, attend to
    • 实 reality, practical matters, substance
    Example

    他做事很务实，从不好高骛远。

    tā zuò shì hěn wù shí cóng bù hào gāo wù yuǎn

    He is very pragmatic in his work and never aims too high.

  • 31 坚实 jiān shí — solid HSK 7
    • 坚 firm, strong, hard
    • 实 solid, substantial, dense
    Example

    我们需要打下坚实的基础。

    wǒ men xū yào dǎ xià jiān shí de jī chǔ

    We need to lay a solid foundation.

  • 32 夯实 hāng shí — to consolidate; to strengthen HSK 7
    • 夯 to ram, to tamp (the action of pounding to make solid)
    • 实 solid, firm (the resulting state of being consolidated)
    Example

    我们要夯实基础，才能取得成功。

    wǒ men yào hāng shí jī chǔ cái néng qǔ dé chéng gōng

    We must consolidate the foundation to achieve success.

  • 33 如实 rú shí — truthfully, according to the facts HSK 7
    • 如 according to, in accordance with
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    他如实地向警察报告了事情的经过。

    tā rú shí de xiàng jǐng chá bào gào le shì qing de jīng guò

    He truthfully reported the course of events to the police.

  • 34 实事求是 shí shì qiú shì — seek truth from facts HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual
    • 事 matters, facts
    • 求 seek, pursue
    • 是 truth, what is correct
    Example

    他一向实事求是，从不夸大其词。

    tā yī xiàng shí shì qiú shì cóng bù kuā dà qí cí

    He always seeks truth from facts and never exaggerates.

  • 35 实体 shí tǐ — entity HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, concrete
    • 体 body, form, entity
    Example

    虚拟世界和实体世界有很大区别。

    xū nǐ shì jiè hé shí tǐ shì jiè yǒu hěn dà qū bié

    There is a big difference between the virtual world and the physical world.

  • 36 实况 shí kuàng — live broadcast HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual (indicates real-time/live nature)
    • 况 situation, condition (refers to the live state/circumstances)
    Example

    这场足球比赛将进行实况转播。

    zhè chǎng zú qiú bǐ sài jiāng jìn xíng shí kuàng zhuǎn bō

    This football match will be broadcast live.

  • 37 实地 shí dì — on-site HSK 7
    • 实 actual, real, concrete
    • 地 place, site, location
    Example

    我们需要实地考察这个项目。

    wǒ men xū yào shí dì kǎo chá zhè ge xiàng mù

    We need to conduct an on-site inspection of this project.

  • 38 实物 shí wù — physical object HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, tangible
    • 物 object, thing, item
    Example

    这个博物馆展示了很多历史实物。

    zhè ge bó wù guǎn zhǎn shì le hěn duō lì shǐ shí wù

    This museum displays many historical physical objects.

  • 39 实话实说 shí huà shí shuō — speak frankly HSK 7
    • 实 true, honest, real
    • 话 words, speech
    • 实 true, honest, real (reinforcing)
    • 说 speak, say, tell
    Example

    实话实说，我觉得你的想法很好。

    shí huà shí shuō wǒ jué de nǐ de xiǎng fǎ hěn hǎo

    To be frank, I think your idea is very good.

  • 40 忠实 zhōng shí — loyal, faithful HSK 7
    • 忠 loyal, devoted (to a person or cause)
    • 实 genuine, true, sincere (emphasizing authenticity)
    Example

    这只狗对主人非常忠实。

    zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔ rén fēi cháng zhōng shí

    This dog is very loyal to its owner.

  • 41 扎实 zhā shi — solid; substantial; sound HSK 7
    • 扎 to bind firmly; secure
    • 实 solid; substantial
    Example

    他的基础很扎实。

    tā de jī chǔ hěn zhā shi

    His foundation is very solid.

  • 42 朴实 pǔ shí — unpretentious HSK 7
    • 朴 simple, plain, unadorned
    • 实 honest, sincere, genuine
    Example

    他是一个朴实的农民。

    tā shì yí gè pǔ shí de nóng mín

    He is an unpretentious farmer.

  • 43 核实 hé shí — verify HSK 7
    • 核 examine carefully, check thoroughly
    • 实 truth, reality, facts
    Example

    我们需要核实这些信息的真实性。

    wǒ men xū yào hé shí zhè xiē xìn xī de zhēn shí xìng

    We need to verify the authenticity of this information.

  • 44 着实 zhuó shí — really HSK 7
    • 着 firmly, truly (emphasizing authenticity)
    • 实 real, actual (reinforcing genuineness)
    Example

    这道题着实很难。

    zhè dào tí zhuó shí hěn nán

    This problem is really difficult.

  • 45 纪实 jì shí — to document, to record facts HSK 7
    • 纪 to record, to chronicle
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    记者用镜头纪实了灾区的真实情况。

    jì zhě yòng jìng tóu jì shí le zāi qū de zhēn shí qíng kuàng

    The journalist used the camera to document the real situation in the disaster area.

  • 46 脚踏实地 jiǎo tà shí dì — down-to-earth, realistic and practical HSK 7
    • 脚 foot/leg - represents one's physical foundation
    • 踏 step/tread - the action of stepping firmly
    • 实 solid/real - emphasizes stability and reality
    • 地 ground/earth - the foundation one stands on
    Example

    他做事脚踏实地，从不好高骛远。

    tā zuò shì jiǎo tà shí dì cóng bù hào gāo wù yuǎn

    He does things in a down-to-earth manner and never aims unrealistically high.

  • 47 落实 luò shí — implement HSK 7
    • 落 to bring down, to settle into place
    • 实 real, concrete, actual
    Example

    政府必须落实新政策。

    zhèng fǔ bì xū luò shí xīn zhèng cè

    The government must implement the new policy.

  • 48 软实力 ruǎn shí lì — soft power HSK 7
    • 软 soft, flexible (as opposed to hard/coercive)
    • 实 real, actual (forms compound meaning 'strength/power')
    • 力 power, strength, force
    Example

    中国通过文化交流增强软实力。

    Zhōng guó tōng guò wén huà jiāo liú zēng qiáng ruǎn shí lì

    China enhances its soft power through cultural exchange.

Structure & writing
1 名 míng — name; appellation of a person or thing
名 is a component in 1 characters
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铭 míng inscription on a vessel, stele, etc. recording facts or merits; words written or engraved to encourage oneself

consists of

1.1 夕 xī — evening; sunset (opposite of 朝zhāo)
夕 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 1
名 míng name; appellation of a person or thing 外 wài outside; exterior (opposite of 内/里) 多 duō many; much; a large number (opposite of 少/寡) 岁 suì year
HSK 4
夜 yè night (from dusk to dawn), opposite of '日'/'昼' 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 将 jiāng will; about to 梦 mèng dream (physiological phenomenon during sleep) 餐 cān to eat (a meal)
HSK 5
怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 浆 jiāng thick liquid; paste
HSK 6
酱 jiàng fermented paste condiment made from beans or wheat (e.g. yellow bean paste, sweet bean paste)
HSK 7
桨 jiǎng oar; paddle (for rowing a boat, usually wooden, cylindrical on the upper part and flat and slightly wider on the lower part) 罗 luó net for catching birds
1.2 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')
HSK 2
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)
HSK 3
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)
HSK 5
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
HSK 6
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
HSK 7
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

2 副 fù — secondary, auxiliary (opposite of 正)

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

consists of

2.1 畐 fú — a type of vessel without legs
畐 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 4
富 fù wealthy; rich in resources (opposite of "贫" and "穷") 幅 fú width of cloth, wool, or silk fabric 福 fú happiness; good fortune; blessing (opposite of 祸)
HSK 5
副 fù secondary, auxiliary (opposite of 正)
HSK 6
逼 bī to coerce; to threaten
HSK 7
辐 fú spoke (of a wheel)
2.2 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

3 其 qí — pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those
其 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 4
基 jī foundation; base of a building
HSK 6
棋 qí board game (such as Go, chess, checkers) 欺 qī to deceive, to cheat
HSK 7
撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff

consists of

3.1 甘 gān — sweet, good-tasting (opposite of bitter)
甘 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 甜 tián sweet taste (like sugar or honey), opposite of bitter
HSK 4
甚 shèn very, extremely
HSK 5
某 mǒu a certain (person, place, thing, etc.); so-and-so
HSK 7
嵌 qiàn to inlay; to embed a smaller piece into a recess of a larger object (often decorative) 酣 hān drinking to one's heart's content
3.2 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
3.3 八 bā — eight (the number after seven)
八 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
公 gōng public; belonging to the state or collective (opposite of '私') 兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合) 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 真 zhēn real; genuine (corresponding to objective facts)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 典 diǎn norm; rule; standard 办 bàn to handle; to deal with 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
具 jù tool; utensil; implement
HSK 5
傻 shǎ foolish, stupid
HSK 6
兵 bīng weapon; arms 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 叭 ba 扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 柬 jiǎn general term for letters, cards, and invitations 睦 mù harmonious; amicable
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穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 趴 pā to lie face down

Stroke order

4 实 shí — solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚")

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

consists of

4.1 宀 mián — roof/house radical, shelter
宀 is a component in 48 characters
HSK 1
字 zì written character; word 它 tā third-person pronoun for non-human things; it 宜 yí suitable, appropriate 客 kè guest; visitor (opposite of 主) 家 jiā family; household as a social unit based on marriage and kinship
HSK 2
完 wán complete; whole; intact 室 shì room; chamber
HSK 3
安 ān safe, secure; opposite of '危' 定 dìng calm; stable 实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚") 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 容 róng to contain; to hold; to have capacity for
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宾 bīn guest (opposite of "主" host) 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
寄 jì to entrust; to place one's trust in 富 fù wealthy; rich in resources (opposite of "贫" and "穷") 察 chá to observe closely; to investigate; to examine
HSK 5
守 shǒu to defend, guard (opposite of 攻) 宝 bǎo treasure; precious thing 宠 chǒng to dote on; to indulge with excessive affection (often from a superior to an inferior) 宣 xuān to announce publicly; to spread, disseminate 宽 kuān wide; broad (opposite of narrow)
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宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 寓 yù to reside temporarily; to lodge
HSK 6
宅 zhái residence; dwelling 宏 hóng grand; vast 官 guān government or military official of a certain rank 审 shěn detailed; thorough 宫 gōng palace (residence of emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.)
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宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together 宵 xiāo night 寂 jì quiet, silent 寞 mò quiet and desolate; lonely 灾 zāi disaster caused by nature or human activity 牢 láo (lit.) pen or enclosure for livestock or wild animals
HSK 7
奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 宁 níng peaceful; tranquil 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building 宗 zōng ancestor 宙 zhòu all time; eternity (past and present)
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宪 xiàn (lit.) laws and decrees 宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 寐 mèi (lit.) to fall asleep; to sleep 寝 qǐn to sleep 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman) 寥 liáo sparse; few 穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile
4.2 头 tóu — head (of a person or animal)
Xpinyin
头 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
买 mǎi to buy; to purchase (opposite of 卖)
HSK 3
实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚")

Stroke order