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大公无私 (dà gōng wú sī) — Chinese word meaning
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大公无私 (dà gōng wú sī) is a Chinese word: selfless and impartial. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 大公无私
成语 chéng yǔ idiom
selfless and impartial
这位领导大公无私，深受群众爱戴。
zhè wèi lǐng dǎo dà gōng wú sī shēn shòu qún zhòng ài dài
This leader is selfless and impartial, and is deeply loved and respected by the people.
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Word breakdown
大 dà — great, emphasizing completeness
Words with this character (82)
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Example
他在大学学习中文。
tā zài dà xué xué xí zhōng wén
He studies Chinese at university.
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- 大 big, great (as part of 'university')
- 学 study, learning (as part of 'university')
- 生 student, person who studies
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他是一名大学生。
tā shì yī míng dà xué shēng
He is a college student.
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大家好！
dà jiā hǎo
Hello everyone!
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他已经是大人了，可以自己做决定。
tā yǐ jīng shì dà rén le kě yǐ zì jǐ zuò jué dìng
He's already an adult, he can make his own decisions.
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- 大 big, large (representing the larger end of the size spectrum)
- 小 small, little (representing the smaller end of the size spectrum)
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这件衣服的大小正合适。
zhè jiàn yī fu de dà xiǎo zhèng hé shì
The size of this clothing is just right.
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他大概明天会来。
tā dà gài míng tiān huì lái
He will probably come tomorrow.
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- 大 large, giant (indicating the size)
- 熊 bear (indicating bear-like characteristics)
- 猫 cat (referring to cat-like facial features)
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大熊猫是中国的国宝。
dà xióng māo shì zhōng guó de guó bǎo
Giant pandas are China's national treasure.
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- 大 large, big (indicating it's a substantial outer garment)
- 衣 clothing, garment (the core meaning indicating this is a piece of clothing)
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今天很冷，你应该穿大衣。
jīn tiān hěn lěng nǐ yīng gāi chuān dà yī
It's very cold today, you should wear a coat.
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我在酒店大厅等你。
wǒ zài jiǔ diàn dà tīng děng nǐ
I'll wait for you in the hotel lobby.
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这个决定大大提高了效率。
zhè ge jué dìng dà dà tí gāo le xiào lǜ
This decision greatly improved efficiency.
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明天早上八点有一辆大巴去机场。
míng tiān zǎo shàng bā diǎn yǒu yī liàng dà bā qù jī chǎng
There's a bus going to the airport at 8 AM tomorrow morning.
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- 大 general, broad (conveys roughness of estimate)
- 约 approximately, about (core meaning of approximation)
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这本书大约有三百页。
zhè běn shū dà yuē yǒu sān bǎi yè
This book has approximately three hundred pages.
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- 大 great, vast (emphasizes the grandeur and scope of nature)
- 自 self, natural (indicates the inherent, spontaneous quality)
- 然 thus, so (reinforces the natural state of being)
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我们应该保护大自然。
wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dà zì rán
We should protect nature.
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Example
这次国际音乐大赛吸引了很多选手。
zhè cì guó jì yīn yuè dà sài xī yǐn le hěn duō xuǎn shǒu
This international music competition attracted many contestants.
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我们需要大量的时间来完成这个项目。
wǒ men xū yào dà liàng de shí jiān lái wán chéng zhè ge xiàng mù
We need a large amount of time to complete this project.
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这是人类历史上伟大的时刻。
zhè shì rén lèi lì shǐ shàng wěi dà de shí kè
This is a great moment in human history.
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结婚是人生的大事。
jié hūn shì rén shēng de dà shì
Marriage is a major event in life.
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五大于三。
wǔ dà yú sān
Five is greater than three.
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这本书很受大众欢迎。
zhè běn shū hěn shòu dà zhòng huān yíng
This book is very popular with the masses.
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- 大 large, major, great (emphasizing scale and importance)
- 会 meeting, conference, gathering (the core concept of assembly)
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明天我们要参加全国代表大会。
míng tiān wǒ men yào cān jiā quán guó dài biǎo dà huì
Tomorrow we will attend the national congress.
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政府大力支持教育发展。
zhèng fǔ dà lì zhī chí jiào yù fā zhǎn
The government vigorously supports educational development.
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我在那栋大厦工作。
wǒ zài nà dòng dà shà gōng zuò
I work in that building.
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这是一个大型购物中心。
zhè shì yí gè dà xíng gòu wù zhōng xīn
This is a large-scale shopping center.
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这里的人大多会说英语。
zhè lǐ de rén dà duō huì shuō yīng yǔ
The people here mostly speak English.
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- 大 elder, senior (indicating seniority or respect)
- 妈 aunt, maternal figure (female elder relative or respectful term)
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大妈，请问超市在哪里？
dà mā qǐng wèn chāo shì zài nǎ lǐ
Auntie, excuse me, where is the supermarket?
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大批游客来到了北京。
dà pī yóu kè lái dào le Běi jīng
Large numbers of tourists came to Beijing.
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大爷，您需要帮忙吗？
dà ye nín xū yào bāng máng ma
Sir, do you need help?
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妈妈去超市买大米。
mā ma qù chāo shì mǎi dà mǐ
Mom went to the supermarket to buy rice.
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这是一个大胆的尝试。
zhè shì yí gè dà dǎn de cháng shì
This is a bold attempt.
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- 大 big, major; emphasizes the primary/main brain (cerebrum)
- 脑 brain; the core meaning referring to the brain organ
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大脑是人体最重要的器官。
dà nǎo shì rén tǐ zuì zhòng yào de qì guān
The brain is the most important organ of the human body.
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我在动物园看到了大象。
wǒ zài dòng wù yuán kàn dào le dà xiàng
I saw an elephant at the zoo.
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他们面临着巨大的挑战。
tā men miàn lín zhe jù dà de tiǎo zhàn
They face huge challenges.
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这个问题受到广大群众的关注。
zhè ge wèn tí shòu dào guǎng dà qún zhòng de guān zhù
This issue has received attention from the broad public.
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科技是强大的力量。
kē jì shì qiáng dà de lì liàng
Technology is a powerful force.
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公司计划扩大生产规模。
gōng sī jì huà kuò dà shēng chǎn guī mó
The company plans to expand production scale.
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这是一个重大的决定。
zhè shì yí gè zhòng dà de jué dìng
This is a major decision.
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门口站着一个高大的警卫。
mén kǒu zhàn zhe yí gè gāo dà de jǐng wèi
A tall and big guard stood at the entrance.
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- 大 big, great; emphasizes the inclusiveness of the whole group
- 伙 group, company; refers to a collective of people
- 儿 diminutive suffix (erhua); adds a colloquial, friendly tone
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大伙儿一起努力吧！
dà huǒr yì qǐ nǔ lì ba
Let's all work hard together!
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他是中国驻美国大使。
tā shì Zhōng guó zhù Měi guó dà shǐ
He is the Chinese ambassador to the United States.
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- 大 big, great (intensifier)
- 吃 to receive, to suffer (idiomatic)
- 一 one (intensifier)
- 惊 surprise, shock
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得知真相后，大家都大吃一惊。
dé zhī zhēn xiàng hòu dà jiā dōu dà chī yì jīng
After learning the truth, everyone was greatly shocked.
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春天来了，大地复苏。
chūn tiān lái le dà dì fù sū
Spring has come, the earth awakens.
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- 大 great, grand (emphasizes high level of achievement)
- 师 master, expert (skilled professional or teacher)
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他是一位音乐大师。
tā shì yí wèi yīn yuè dà shī
He is a music master.
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房价大幅上涨了。
fáng jià dà fú shàng zhǎng le
Housing prices have risen substantially.
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他很大方，总是请朋友吃饭。
tā hěn dà fang zǒng shì qǐng péng you chī fàn
He is very generous, always treating friends to meals.
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大洋洲是地球上最小的大陆。
Dà yáng zhōu shì dì qiú shàng zuì xiǎo de dà lù
Oceania is the smallest continent on Earth.
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这位大臣深受皇帝信任。
zhè wèi dà chén shēn shòu huáng dì xìn rèn
This minister is deeply trusted by the emperor.
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我大致明白了你的意思。
wǒ dà zhì míng bai le nǐ de yì si
I roughly understand what you mean.
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这里的人大都很友好。
zhè lǐ de rén dà dū hěn yǒu hǎo
The people here are mostly very friendly.
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- 宏 grand, vast, magnificent (emphasizing scope and impressiveness)
- 大 great, large (reinforcing the large scale)
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他提出了一个宏大的计划。
tā tí chū le yí gè hóng dà de jì huà
He proposed a grand plan.
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这座城市有一个庞大的人口。
zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu yí gè páng dà de rén kǒu
This city has a huge population.
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你可以放大这张照片看细节。
nǐ kě yǐ fàng dà zhè zhāng zhào piàn kàn xì jié
You can magnify this photo to see the details.
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- 博 extensive, broad, wide-ranging
- 大 great, vast (emphasizing scale)
- 精 refined, essential, profound
- 深 deep, profound (emphasizing depth)
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中国文化博大精深，值得我们深入学习。
Zhōng guó wén huà bó dà jīng shēn zhí de wǒ men shēn rù xué xí
Chinese culture is extensive and profound, worthy of our deep study.
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我们要发扬光大中华优秀传统文化。
wǒ men yào fā yáng guāng dà zhōng huá yōu xiù chuán tǒng wén huà
We must carry forward and expand excellent traditional Chinese culture.
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- 哄 uproarious, tumultuous (sound)
- 堂 hall, room (full of people)
- 大 big, loud (intensifier)
- 笑 laugh, laughter
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他讲了一个笑话，全场哄堂大笑。
tā jiǎng le yí gè xiào hua quán chǎng hōng táng dà xiào
He told a joke, and the whole room burst into laughter.
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我们的团队正在不断壮大。
wǒ men de tuán duì zhèng zài bù duàn zhuàng dà
Our team is continuously growing.
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大不了我们明天再来。
dà bu liǎo wǒ men míng tiān zài lái
At worst, we'll come back tomorrow.
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他大为惊讶。
tā dà wéi jīng yà
He was greatly surprised.
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这个计划大体可行。
zhè ge jì huà dà tǐ kě xíng
This plan is roughly feasible.
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- 大 major, large (referring to major similarities)
- 同 same, similar (the similarities/commonalities)
- 小 small, minor (referring to minor differences)
- 异 different, dissimilar (the differences/variations)
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这两个方案大同小异，没有本质区别。
zhè liǎng gè fāng àn dà tóng xiǎo yì méi yǒu běn zhì qū bié
These two proposals are largely similar with minor differences; there is no essential distinction.
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- 大 big, great - emphasizes the magnitude of fame
- 名 name, fame - refers to reputation and renown
- 鼎 tripod, cauldron - symbolizes importance and prestige
- 鼎 tripod, cauldron - repetition for emphasis
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他是大名鼎鼎的科学家。
tā shì dà míng dǐng dǐng de kē xué jiā
He is a very famous scientist.
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- 大 big, broad (conveying casualness)
- 大 reduplication reinforcing casualness
- 咧 grinning, informal manner (conveying carelessness)
- 咧 reduplication reinforcing carelessness
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她是个大大咧咧的人。
tā shì gè dà da liē liē de rén
She is a casual and careless person.
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- 大 large; major (indicates scale or importance)
- 宗 category; kind (refers to a type or classification)
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大宗采购可以享受折扣。
dà zōng cǎi gòu kě yǐ xiǎng shòu zhé kòu
Bulk purchases can enjoy discounts.
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- 大 large, comprehensive, overall (indicates scope and scale)
- 局 situation, circumstances, state of affairs
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为了大局，我们必须团结一致。
wèi le dà jú wǒ men bì xū tuán jié yī zhì
For the sake of the overall situation, we must unite as one.
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- 大 big, great (emphasizing excessive reaction)
- 惊 alarm, startle (the overblown emotional response)
- 小 small, little (indicating the trivial nature of the cause)
- 怪 strange, odd (the unusual occurrence that shouldn't warrant alarm)
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他只是迟到了五分钟，你不要大惊小怪。
tā zhǐ shì chí dào le wǔ fēn zhōng nǐ bú yào dà jīng xiǎo guài
He's only five minutes late, don't make a fuss about it.
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开车不能大意。
kāi chē bù néng dà yì
You can't be careless when driving.
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- 大 big, large-scale, massive (indicating enormous volume)
- 数 number, count (forms 'data' with 据, contributing the numerical/quantitative aspect)
- 据 evidence, basis (completes 'data' with 数, contributing the information/evidence aspect)
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大数据分析可以帮助企业做出更好的决策。
dà shù jù fēn xī kě yǐ bāng zhù qǐ yè zuò chū gèng hǎo de jué cè
Big data analysis can help companies make better decisions.
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我相信这个项目大有可为。
wǒ xiāng xìn zhè ge xiàng mù dà yǒu kě wéi
I believe this project has great potential.
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地球的大气保护我们免受太阳辐射。
dì qiú de dà qì bǎo hù wǒ men miǎn shòu tài yáng fú shè
The Earth's atmosphere protects us from solar radiation.
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他最喜欢看好莱坞大片。
tā zuì xǐ huan kàn Hǎo lái wù dà piàn
He loves watching Hollywood blockbusters most.
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老师发给我们课程大纲。
lǎo shī fā gěi wǒ men kè chéng dà gāng
The teacher gave us the course outline.
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敌人大肆破坏城市的基础设施。
dí rén dà sì pò huài chéng shì de jī chǔ shè shī
The enemy wantonly destroyed the city's infrastructure.
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- 大 big, large (referring to main streets)
- 街 street (main thoroughfare)
- 小 small, little (referring to narrow alleys)
- 巷 alley, lane (narrow pathway)
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节日期间，大街小巷都挂满了灯笼。
jié rì qī jiān dà jiē xiǎo xiàng dōu guà mǎn le dēng lóng
During the festival, lanterns were hung all over the streets and alleys.
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亚洲是世界上最大的大陆。
Yà zhōu shì shì jiè shàng zuì dà de dà lù
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
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- 大 large, big (emphasizing the size of these wild goose species)
- 雁 wild goose (the main semantic component referring to the bird)
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秋天来了，大雁开始南飞。
qiū tiān lái le dà yàn kāi shǐ nán fēi
Autumn has come, and the wild geese are beginning to fly south.
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他总是夸大自己的成就。
tā zǒng shì kuā dà zì jǐ de chéng jiù
He always exaggerates his achievements.
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- 恍 suddenly, in a flash
- 然 manner suffix (indicates the way something happens)
- 大 great, big (intensifies the realization)
- 悟 understand, realize, awaken to
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听了他的解释后，我恍然大悟。
tīng le tā de jiě shì hòu wǒ huǎng rán dà wù
After hearing his explanation, I suddenly realized.
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经过协商，我们找到了一个皆大欢喜的办法。
jīng guò xié shāng wǒ men zhǎo dào le yí gè jiē dà huān xǐ de bàn fǎ
After negotiation, we found a solution that made everyone happy.
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他们举行了盛大的欢迎仪式。
tā men jǔ xíng le shèng dà de huān yíng yí shì
They held a grand welcoming ceremony.
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- 粗 rough, crude (lacking refinement or care)
- 心 heart, mind (mental attention)
- 大 big, great (emphasizing the degree)
- 意 intention, thought (attention, care)
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他因为粗心大意，考试时忘记写名字了。
tā yīn wèi cū xīn dà yì kǎo shì shí wàng jì xiě míng zi le
He forgot to write his name during the exam because he was careless.
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他老大不高兴。
tā lǎo dà bù gāo xìng
He is very unhappy.
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这对我来说是莫大的荣幸。
zhè duì wǒ lái shuō shì mò dà de róng xìng
This is a great honor for me.
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- 顾 consider, take into account
- 全 completely, entirely, whole
- 大 big, great, overall
- 局 situation, overall picture
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我们应该顾全大局，不要只想自己的利益。
wǒ men yīng gāi gù quán dà jú bú yào zhǐ xiǎng zì jǐ de lì yì
We should consider the overall situation and not just think about our own interests.
公 gōng — public interest, impartial
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他在一家大公司工作。
tā zài yì jiā dà gōng sī gōng zuò
He works at a large company.
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我每天坐公交车上班。
wǒ měi tiān zuò gōng jiāo chē shàng bān
I take the bus to work every day.
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我每天早上去公园跑步。
wǒ měi tiān zǎo shang qù gōng yuán pǎo bù
I go to the park to run every morning.
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这个西瓜重五公斤。
zhè ge xī guā zhòng wǔ gōng jīn
This watermelon weighs five kilograms.
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他在办公室工作。
tā zài bàn gōng shì gōng zuò
He works in the office.
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公共交通很方便。
gōng gòng jiāo tōng hěn fāng biàn
Public transportation is very convenient.
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这条公路连接两个城市。
zhè tiáo gōng lù lián jiē liǎng ge chéng shì
This highway connects two cities.
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- 公 metric (prefix for metric system units)
- 里 distance unit (adapted to mean kilometer in metric context)
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从这里到机场有二十公里。
cóng zhè lǐ dào jī chǎng yǒu èr shí gōng lǐ
From here to the airport is twenty kilometers.
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他在家办公。
tā zài jiā bàn gōng
He works from home.
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他通过考试成为了一名公务员。
tā tōng guò kǎo shì chéng wéi le yì míng gōng wù yuán
He became a civil servant by passing the exam.
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我住在一个小公寓里。
wǒ zhù zài yí ge xiǎo gōng yù lǐ
I live in a small apartment.
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政府今天公布了新的政策。
zhèng fǔ jīn tiān gōng bù le xīn de zhèng cè
The government announced new policies today.
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老师对每个学生都很公平。
lǎo shī duì měi gè xué shēng dōu hěn gōng píng
The teacher is fair to every student.
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我很喜欢听外公讲故事。
wǒ hěn xǐ huan tīng wài gōng jiǎng gù shi
I really like listening to my maternal grandfather tell stories.
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我老公在公司工作。
wǒ lǎo gōng zài gōng sī gōng zuò
My husband works at a company.
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小女孩梦想成为公主。
xiǎo nǚ hái mèng xiǎng chéng wéi gōng zhǔ
The little girl dreams of becoming a princess.
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这个问题引起了公众的关注。
zhè ge wèn tí yǐn qǐ le gōng zhòng de guān zhù
This issue has attracted public attention.
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公元2024年是中国的龙年。
gōng yuán èr líng èr sì nián shì zhōng guó de lóng nián
The year 2024 CE is the Year of the Dragon in China.
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公司公告了新的规章制度。
gōng sī gōng gào le xīn de guī zhāng zhì dù
The company announced the new rules and regulations.
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公安人员正在调查这个案件。
gōng ān rén yuán zhèng zài diào chá zhè ge àn jiàn
Public security personnel are investigating this case.
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会议是公开的，任何人都可以参加。
huì yì shì gōng kāi de rèn hé rén dōu kě yǐ cān jiā
The meeting is public, anyone can attend.
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法官应该公正地处理每一个案件。
fǎ guān yīng gāi gōng zhèng de chǔ lǐ měi yī gè àn jiàn
Judges should handle every case fairly and justly.
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每个公民都有投票的权利。
měi gè gōng mín dōu yǒu tóu piào de quán lì
Every citizen has the right to vote.
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他一直致力于公益事业。
tā yī zhí zhì lì yú gōng yì shì yè
He has always been dedicated to public welfare work.
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他是公认的优秀教师。
tā shì gōng rèn de yōu xiù jiào shī
He is a publicly recognized excellent teacher.
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这部小说的主人公是一个年轻的医生。
zhè bù xiǎo shuō de zhǔ rén gōng shì yí gè nián qīng de yī shēng
The protagonist of this novel is a young doctor.
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他今天有很多公事要处理。
tā jīn tiān yǒu hěn duō gōng shì yào chǔ lǐ
He has a lot of official business to handle today.
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政府官员应该是人民的公仆。
zhèng fǔ guān yuán yīng gāi shì rén mín de gōng pú
Government officials should be public servants of the people.
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她在一家大公司做公关工作。
tā zài yì jiā dà gōng sī zuò gōng guān gōng zuò
She works in public relations at a large company.
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这是一所公办学校。
zhè shì yì suǒ gōng bàn xué xiào
This is a public school.
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他因为公务出差了。
tā yīn wèi gōng wù chū chāi le
He went on a business trip for official business.
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这个公墓环境优美，很多人来这里祭拜先人。
zhè ge gōng mù huán jìng yōu měi hěn duō rén lái zhè lǐ jì bài xiān rén
This cemetery has a beautiful environment, and many people come here to pay respects to their ancestors.
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- 公 public, common, universal (indicating standardized and universally applicable)
- 式 form, pattern, structure (indicating a fixed form or rule)
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老师在黑板上写了一个公式。
lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng xiě le yí gè gōng shì
The teacher wrote a formula on the blackboard.
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他挪用公款被判刑了。
tā nuó yòng gōng kuǎn bèi pàn xíng le
He was sentenced for embezzling public funds.
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他公然违反规定。
tā gōng rán wéi fǎn guī dìng
He openly violated the rules.
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这是公用电话，大家都可以用。
zhè shì gōng yòng diàn huà dà jiā dōu kě yǐ yòng
This is a public phone, everyone can use it.
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学校公示了考试成绩。
xué xiào gōng shì le kǎo shì chéng jì
The school publicized the exam results.
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这是一所公立学校。
zhè shì yī suǒ gōng lì xué xiào
This is a public school.
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各国签署了这项国际公约。
gè guó qiān shǔ le zhè xiàng guó jì gōng yuē
All countries signed this international convention.
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她辞去了公职，开始创业。
tā cí qù le gōng zhí kāi shǐ chuàng yè
She resigned from her public office and started a business.
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这份合同需要公证。
zhè fèn hé tong xū yào gōng zhèng
This contract needs to be notarized.
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他是公费留学生。
tā shì gōng fèi liú xué shēng
He is a publicly-funded international student.
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这个价格很公道。
zhè ge jià gé hěn gōng dào
This price is very fair.
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- 公 metric (indicates international standard unit)
- 顷 phonetic component for 'hectare', also conveys area measurement
Example
这片农田有五十公顷。
zhè piàn nóng tián yǒu wǔ shí gōng qǐng
This farmland is fifty hectares.
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- 愚 foolish (the epithet of the old man)
- 公 old man (respectful term)
- 移 to move, to relocate
- 山 mountain, mountains
Example
只要有愚公移山的精神，没有什么困难不能克服。
zhǐ yào yǒu yú gōng yí shān de jīng shén méi yǒu shén me kùn nán bù néng kè fú
As long as you have the spirit of the Foolish Old Man moving mountains, no difficulty cannot be overcome.
无 wú — without, lacking
Words with this character (67)
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我无法理解他的想法。
wǒ wú fǎ lǐ jiě tā de xiǎng fǎ
I am unable to understand his thinking.
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这部电影太无聊了。
zhè bù diàn yǐng tài wú liáo le
This movie is too boring.
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无论发生什么，我都会支持你。
wú lùn fā shēng shén me wǒ dōu huì zhī chí nǐ
No matter what happens, I will support you.
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这件事与你无关。
zhè jiàn shì yǔ nǐ wú guān
This matter has nothing to do with you.
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- 无 without, not having - indicates negation or absence
- 奈 what can be done, how to handle - indicates inability to change a situation
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我很想帮你，无奈我现在没有时间。
wǒ hěn xiǎng bāng nǐ wú nài wǒ xiàn zài méi yǒu shí jiān
I really want to help you, but unfortunately I don't have time right now.
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这个合同已经无效了。
zhè ge hé tong yǐ jīng wú xiào le
This contract is already invalid.
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天空中有无数颗星星。
tiān kōng zhōng yǒu wú shù kē xīng xing
There are countless stars in the sky.
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宇宙是无限的。
yǔ zhǒu shì wú xiàn de
The universe is infinite.
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你想吃什么？我无所谓。
nǐ xiǎng chī shén me wǒ wú suǒ wèi
What do you want to eat? I don't care.
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他无疑是最好的候选人。
tā wú yí shì zuì hǎo de hòu xuǎn rén
He is undoubtedly the best candidate.
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我对此毫无兴趣。
wǒ duì cǐ háo wú xìng qù
I have no interest in this at all.
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- 一 one, a single (emphasizes not even one thing)
- 事 matter, thing, affair
- 无 without, not have
- 成 accomplish, succeed, complete
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他整天玩游戏，一事无成。
tā zhěng tiān wán yóu xì yī shì wú chéng
He plays games all day and accomplishes nothing.
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- 一 one; even one (emphasizing totality)
- 无 not have; without
- 所 structural particle (forming 所有: possessions)
- 有 have; possess
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她离开家时一无所有，但现在很成功。
tā lí kāi jiā shí yì wú suǒ yǒu dàn xiàn zài hěn chéng gōng
When she left home she had nothing, but now she is very successful.
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- 一 one (in negative construction: not even one)
- 无 not have, without
- 所 that which, what (nominalizer)
- 知 to know, knowledge
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他对这件事一无所知。
tā duì zhè jiàn shì yì wú suǒ zhī
He knows nothing at all about this matter.
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- 万 ten thousand, myriad (representing all possible cases)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 一 one, single (emphasizes not even one)
- 失 mistake, failure, loss (what is being avoided)
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这个计划万无一失，我们一定会成功。
zhè ge jì huà wàn wú yī shī wǒ men yī dìng huì chéng gōng
This plan is foolproof, we will definitely succeed.
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- 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.
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- 史 history (provides historical scope)
- 无 without/not have (negation)
- 前 previous/before (temporal reference)
- 例 example/precedent (the thing being referenced)
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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.
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- 寥 sparse, desolate; conveys emptiness and scarcity
- 寥 (repeated) intensifies the sense of sparseness
- 无 without, not have; negates the following element
- 几 how many, several; used rhetorically to mean 'not even a few'
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这种珍稀动物现在寥寥无几。
zhè zhǒng zhēn xī dòng wù xiàn zài liáo liáo wú jǐ
This rare animal is now very few in number.
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- 当 to bear, to face (something deserved)
- 之 it (referring to the honor or recognition)
- 无 without, not have
- 愧 shame, guilt, ashamed
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她获得这个奖项当之无愧。
tā huò dé zhè ge jiǎng xiàng dāng zhī wú kuì
She fully deserves this award.
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他的学生无不敬佩他。
tā de xué sheng wú bù jìng pèi tā
All his students admire him without exception.
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这件事情太复杂了，我无从下手。
zhè jiàn shì qing tài fù zá le wǒ wú cóng xià shǒu
This matter is too complex, I have no way to start.
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健康是人生中的无价之宝。
jiàn kāng shì rén shēng zhōng de wú jià zhī bǎo
Health is a priceless treasure in life.
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律师提供了无偿法律咨询。
lǜ shī tí gōng le wú cháng fǎ lǜ zī xún
The lawyer provided free legal consultation.
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这些细节无关紧要，我们应该关注重点。
zhè xiē xì jié wú guān jǐn yào wǒ men yīng gāi guān zhù zhòng diǎn
These details are unimportant, we should focus on the main points.
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他感到无力改变现状。
tā gǎn dào wú lì gǎi biàn xiàn zhuàng
He feels powerless to change the current situation.
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- 无 no, without
- 动 move, be emotionally moved
- 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
- 衷 heart, innermost feelings
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面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。
miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng
Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.
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- 无 without, no (negates the following)
- 可 can, may (expresses possibility)
- 厚 thick, severe (harsh criticism)
- 非 blame, criticize (find fault)
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在那种情况下，她的选择无可厚非。
zài nà zhǒng qíng kuàng xià tā de xuǎn zé wú kě hòu fēi
In that situation, her choice was beyond reproach.
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- 无 without, not having
- 可 can, possible
- 奈 how, what (classical particle)
- 何 what, how (forms '奈何' meaning 'what to do about it')
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面对这种情况，我们也无可奈何。
miàn duì zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng wǒ men yě wú kě nài hé
Facing this situation, we are also helpless.
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战争使许多人无家可归。
zhàn zhēng shǐ xǔ duō rén wú jiā kě guī
War made many people homeless.
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这种无形的资产很难估价。
zhè zhǒng wú xíng de zī chǎn hěn nán gū jià
This kind of intangible asset is difficult to value.
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- 无 no, without; negates the phrase that follows
- 微 tiny, minute; refers to the smallest details
- 不 not; negative particle
- 至 reach, arrive at; indicates that attention extends to all details
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母亲对孩子的照顾总是无微不至。
mǔ qīn duì hái zi de zhào gu zǒng shì wú wēi bù zhì
A mother's care for her children is always meticulous in every detail.
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孩子们在公园里无忧无虑地玩耍。
hái zi men zài gōng yuán lǐ wú yōu wú lǜ de wán shuǎ
The children play carefree in the park.
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时间是无情的，它不会为任何人停留。
shí jiān shì wú qíng de tā bù huì wèi rèn hé rén tíng liú
Time is ruthless, it won't stop for anyone.
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我无意中听到了他们的谈话。
wǒ wú yì zhōng tīng dào le tā men de tán huà
I unintentionally overheard their conversation.
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- 无 without; not have
- 所 thing; forms 'nothing' when combined with 无
- 事 affair; matter; thing to do
- 事 affair; matter (repeated for emphasis)
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他整天无所事事，什么都不想做。
tā zhěng tiān wú suǒ shì shì shén me dōu bù xiǎng zuò
He has nothing to do all day and doesn't want to do anything.
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面对困难，我们不能无所作为。
miàn duì kùn nan wǒ men bù néng wú suǒ zuò wéi
Facing difficulties, we cannot do nothing.
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公司不能无故解雇员工。
gōng sī bù néng wú gù jiě gù yuán gōng
The company cannot dismiss employees without reason.
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他在这个领域无敌。
tā zài zhè ge lǐng yù wú dí
He is invincible in this field.
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父母对孩子的爱是无条件的。
fù mǔ duì hái zi de ài shì wú tiáo jiàn de
A parent's love for their child is unconditional.
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他对祖国有无比的热爱。
tā duì zǔ guó yǒu wú bǐ de rè ài
He has incomparable love for his motherland.
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现在后悔也无济于事了。
xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le
Regretting it now is of no help.
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你的要求太无理了。
nǐ de yāo qiú tài wú lǐ le
Your demand is too unreasonable.
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无知的人常常自以为是。
wú zhī de rén cháng cháng zì yǐ wéi shì
Ignorant people often think they are always right.
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母爱是无私的
mǔ ài shì wú sī de
A mother's love is selfless
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她对孩子的爱是无穷的。
tā duì hái zi de ài shì wú qióng de
Her love for her children is infinite.
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- 无 without; lacking
- 精 spirit; vitality; energy
- 打 rouse; stir up (in this idiom)
- 采 spirits; vigor; lively manner
Example
生病后，孩子显得无精打采。
shēng bìng hòu hái zi xiǎn de wú jīng dǎ cǎi
After getting sick, the child appeared listless.
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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.
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她和大学无缘，只好去工作了。
tā hé dà xué wú yuán zhǐ hǎo qù gōng zuò le
She had no chance for university, so she had to go work.
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他的行为太无耻了。
tā de xíng wéi tài wú chǐ le
His behavior is too shameless.
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面对这个问题，我感到很无能。
miàn duì zhè ge wèn tí wǒ gǎn dào hěn wú néng
Facing this problem, I feel very incompetent.
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面对自然灾害，我们常常感到无能为力。
miàn duì zì rán zāi hài wǒ men cháng cháng gǎn dào wú néng wéi lì
Facing natural disasters, we often feel powerless.
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- 无 without, not (negates following clause)
- 论 to discuss, to consider (forms 'no matter')
- 如 like, as, such as (introduces manner)
- 何 what, how (interrogative marker)
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无论如何，我都要完成这个任务。
wú lùn rú hé wǒ dōu yào wán chéng zhè ge rèn wu
No matter what, I must complete this task.
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面对这样的结果，我真的无话可说。
miàn duì zhè yàng de jié guǒ wǒ zhēn de wú huà kě shuō
Faced with such results, I really have nothing to say.
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这种无赖的做法让人反感。
zhè zhǒng wú lài de zuò fǎ ràng rén fǎn gǎn
This kind of scoundrelly practice is disgusting.
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孩子的眼神很无辜。
hái zi de yǎn shén hěn wú gū
The child's eyes look very innocent.
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站在草原上，眼前是无边无际的绿色。
zhàn zài cǎo yuán shàng yǎn qián shì wú biān wú jì de lǜ sè
Standing on the grassland, before one's eyes is boundless green.
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- 无 not have, without; provides the negative sense
- 非 not, non-; reinforces the limiting and negative aspect
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他无非是想帮助你。
tā wú fēi shì xiǎng bāng zhù nǐ
He merely wants to help you.
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这件事无须担心。
zhè jiàn shì wú xū dān xīn
There is no need to worry about this matter.
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他的房间杂乱无章，到处都是衣服和书。
tā de fáng jiān zá luàn wú zhāng dào chù dōu shì yī fu hé shū
His room is messy and disorganized, with clothes and books everywhere.
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- 束 to bind, to tie (represents restraint)
- 手 hand (represents ability to act)
- 无 without, have no (negation)
- 策 strategy, plan (represents solution)
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面对这个难题，他束手无策。
miàn duì zhè ge nán tí tā shù shǒu wú cè
Facing this difficult problem, he was at a loss.
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每个人都是独一无二的。
měi gè rén dōu shì dú yī wú èr de
Every person is unique.
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- 目 eye; represents one's view or perception
- 中 in; middle; indicates location (in the eyes)
- 无 without; no; negation indicating absence
- 人 person; people; refers to others
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他态度目中无人，得罪了很多同事。
tā tài dù mù zhōng wú rén dé zuì le hěn duō tóng shì
His arrogant attitude offended many colleagues.
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- 肆 wantonly; unbridled; to indulge without restraint
- 无 without; not have
- 忌 to fear; to scruple; to avoid
- 惮 to dread; to fear; to be in awe
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这些人肆无忌惮地破坏环境。
zhè xiē rén sì wú jì dàn de pò huài huán jìng
These people destroy the environment without any scruples.
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- 走 to walk; to move (seeking a way out)
- 投 to throw oneself; to seek (refuge or help)
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 路 road; way (option or means)
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他欠了很多债，走投无路，只好向朋友求助。
tā qiàn le hěn duō zhài zǒu tóu wú lù zhǐ hǎo xiàng péng you qiú zhù
He owed a lot of debt and, driven to desperation, had no choice but to ask friends for help.
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- 风 wind (representing weather challenges)
- 雨 rain (representing weather challenges)
- 无 without, not having
- 阻 obstruction, hindrance
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邮递员风雨无阻地送信。
yóu dì yuán fēng yǔ wú zǔ de sòng xìn
The postman delivers mail come rain or shine.
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- 鸦 crow (represents noisy birds)
- 雀 sparrow (represents common birds)
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 声 sound; voice (what is absent)
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老师走进教室，教室里顿时鸦雀无声。
lǎo shī zǒu jìn jiào shì jiào shì lǐ dùn shí yā què wú shēng
When the teacher walked into the classroom, it immediately became dead silent.
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- 默 silent, quiet
- 默 silent, quiet (repetition for emphasis)
- 无 without, not have
- 闻 heard of, known, fame
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这位科学家默默无闻地为社会做出了巨大贡献。
zhè wèi kē xué jiā mò mò wú wén de wèi shè huì zuò chū le jù dà gòng xiàn
This scientist made great contributions to society while remaining obscure and unknown.
私 sī — private interest, selfish
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他有自己的私人司机。
tā yǒu zì jǐ de sī rén sī jī
He has his own private driver.
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我们应该尊重他人的隐私。
wǒ men yīng gāi zūn zhòng tā rén de yǐn sī
We should respect others' privacy.
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母爱是无私的
mǔ ài shì wú sī de
A mother's love is selfless
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老师私下找我谈话。
lǎo shī sī xià zhǎo wǒ tán huà
The teacher spoke with me privately.
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我需要请假处理一些私事。
wǒ xū yào qǐng jià chǔ lǐ yī xiē sī shì
I need to take leave to handle some private matters.
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他开私家车上班。
tā kāi sī jiā chē shàng bān
He drives his private car to work.
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这是私有财产，请勿进入。
zhè shì sī yǒu cái chǎn qǐng wù jìn rù
This is private property, please do not enter.
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他在一所私立学校工作。
tā zài yì suǒ sī lì xué xiào gōng zuò
He works at a private school.
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你不能私自使用别人的东西。
nǐ bù néng sī zì shǐ yòng bié rén de dōng xi
You cannot use other people's things without authorization.
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- 私 private, personal (indicating non-governmental ownership)
- 营 to operate, to manage, to run (indicating business operation)
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他开了一家私营企业。
tā kāi le yì jiā sī yíng qǐ yè
He opened a private enterprise.
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他太自私了，从不考虑别人的感受。
tā tài zì sī le cóng bù kǎo lǜ bié rén de gǎn shòu
He is too selfish, never considering others' feelings.
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他们走私毒品被警察抓住了。
tā men zǒu sī dú pǐn bèi jǐng chá zhuā zhù le
They were caught by the police smuggling drugs.
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大 is a component in 34 characters
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大 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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公 is a component in 5 characters
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厶 is a component in 17 characters
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无 is a component in 1 characters
无 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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私 is not used as a component in any other character.
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禾 is a component in 37 characters
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厶 is a component in 17 characters
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