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开天辟地 (kāi tiān pì dì) — Chinese word meaning

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开天辟地 (kāi tiān pì dì) is a Chinese word: to create the world; epoch-making; unprecedented. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 开天辟地

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

to create the world; epoch-making; unprecedented

这项发明是开天辟地的创新。

zhè xiàng fā míng shì kāi tiān pì dì de chuàng xīn

This invention is an epoch-making innovation.

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开 kāi — to open, to start (heaven)

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天 tiān — heaven, sky

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  • 6 白天 bái tiān — daytime HSK 1
    • 白 bright, light (referring to daylight)
    • 天 day (time period)
    Example

    我白天工作，晚上学习。

    wǒ bái tiān gōng zuò wǎn shang xué xí

    I work during the daytime and study at night.

  • 7 冬天 dōng tiān — winter HSK 3
    • 冬 winter (the season)
    • 天 season/time (temporal suffix)
    Example

    我喜欢冬天下雪。

    wǒ xǐ huan dōng tiān xià xuě

    I like when it snows in winter.

  • 8 前天 qián tiān — the day before yesterday HSK 3
    • 前 before, previous
    • 天 day
    Example

    我前天去了北京。

    wǒ qián tiān qù le Běi jīng

    I went to Beijing the day before yesterday.

  • 9 半天 bàn tiān — half a day; a long time HSK 3
    • 半 half; a considerable amount
    • 天 day; time period
    Example

    我等了半天都没有人来。

    wǒ děng le bàn tiān dōu méi yǒu rén lái

    I waited for a long time but nobody came.

  • 10 后天 hòu tiān — the day after tomorrow HSK 3
    Example

    我后天要去北京。

    wǒ hòu tiān yào qù běi jīng

    I'm going to Beijing the day after tomorrow.

  • 11 夏天 xià tiān — summer HSK 3
    • 夏 summer (the season itself)
    • 天 season, time period
    Example

    夏天很热，我喜欢吃冰淇淋。

    xià tiān hěn rè wǒ xǐ huan chī bīng qí lín

    Summer is very hot, I like to eat ice cream.

  • 12 春天 chūn tiān — spring HSK 3
    • 春 spring (season)
    • 天 season/time (temporal suffix)
    Example

    春天来了，花都开了。

    chūn tiān lái le huā dōu kāi le

    Spring has come, and all the flowers have bloomed.

  • 13 秋天 qiū tiān — autumn HSK 3
    Example

    秋天到了，树叶变黄了

    qiū tiān dào le shù yè biàn huáng le

    Autumn has arrived, the leaves have turned yellow

  • 14 聊天儿 liáo tiān r — to chat HSK 3
    • 聊 to chat, to talk casually (main verb component)
    • 天 contributes to the idiomatic meaning of 'chat' (literally 'sky/heaven', but here part of the compound)
    • 儿 erhua suffix adding a colloquial, casual, and friendly tone
    Example

    我喜欢和朋友聊天儿。

    wǒ xǐ huān hé péng yǒu liáo tiān r

    I like to chat with friends.

  • 15 天上 tiān shàng — in the sky HSK 5
    • 天 sky, heaven
    • 上 on, above, in (indicating position)
    Example

    天上有很多星星。

    tiān shàng yǒu hěn duō xīng xing

    There are many stars in the sky.

  • 16 天空 tiān kōng — sky HSK 5
    • 天 heaven, sky
    • 空 empty space, expanse
    Example

    今天天空很蓝。

    jīn tiān tiān kōng hěn lán

    The sky is very blue today.

  • 17 改天 gǎi tiān — another day HSK 5
    Example

    我今天很忙，我们改天再聊吧。

    wǒ jīn tiān hěn máng wǒ men gǎi tiān zài liáo ba

    I'm very busy today, let's chat another day.

  • 18 天下 tiān xià — the world; all under heaven; the realm HSK 6
    • 天 heaven, sky (the celestial realm above)
    • 下 under, below (everything beneath heaven)
    Example

    天下没有免费的午餐。

    tiān xià méi yǒu miǎn fèi de wǔ cān

    There's no such thing as a free lunch.

  • 19 天才 tiān cái — genius HSK 6
    • 天 heaven-sent, innate, natural
    • 才 talent, ability, capability
    Example

    爱因斯坦是一位科学天才。

    Ài yīn sī tǎn shì yī wèi kē xué tiān cái

    Einstein was a scientific genius.

  • 20 天文 tiān wén — astronomy HSK 6
    • 天 celestial, heavenly
    • 文 patterns, phenomena
    Example

    他对天文很感兴趣。

    tā duì tiān wén hěn gǎn xìng qù

    He is very interested in astronomy.

  • 21 天然 tiān rán — natural HSK 6
    • 天 heaven, nature, representing the natural world
    • 然 state or manner suffix, indicating 'in that natural state'
    Example

    这是天然的矿泉水。

    zhè shì tiān rán de kuàng quán shuǐ

    This is natural mineral water.

  • 22 天然气 tiān rán qì — natural gas HSK 6
    • 天 natural (literally 'heaven' or 'sky')
    • 然 forms 'natural' with 天
    • 气 gas
    Example

    我们家用天然气做饭。

    wǒ men jiā yòng tiān rán qì zuò fàn

    Our family uses natural gas for cooking.

  • 23 天真 tiān zhēn — naive HSK 6
    • 天 natural, innate, heaven-born
    • 真 pure, genuine, true
    Example

    她太天真了，总是相信别人说的话。

    tā tài tiān zhēn le zǒng shì xiāng xìn bié rén shuō de huà

    She's too naive, always believing what others say.

  • 24 当天 dàng tiān — that day HSK 6
    • 当 that, at that time
    • 天 day
    Example

    我记得当天的情况。

    wǒ jì de dàng tiān de qíng kuàng

    I remember the situation that day.

  • 25 先天 xiān tiān — innate HSK 7
    • 先 before, prior
    • 天 heaven, nature, birth
    Example

    他有先天的音乐天赋。

    tā yǒu xiān tiān de yīn yuè tiān fù

    He has an innate musical talent.

  • 26 冰天雪地 bīng tiān xuě dì — a world of ice and snow HSK 7
    • 冰 ice (covering everything above)
    • 天 sky/heaven (the expanse above)
    • 雪 snow (covering everything below)
    • 地 earth/ground (the surface below)
    Example

    冬天的东北，冰天雪地，非常寒冷。

    dōng tiān de dōng běi bīng tiān xuě dì fēi cháng hán lěng

    In winter, Northeast China is a world of ice and snow, extremely cold.

  • 27 半边天 bàn biān tiān — women (lit. half the sky) HSK 7
    • 半 half (indicating equal share)
    • 边 side (spatial element of the metaphor)
    • 天 sky/heaven (represents society/world)
    Example

    半边天在各个领域都做出了巨大贡献。

    bàn biān tiān zài gè gè lǐng yù dōu zuò chū le jù dà gòng xiàn

    Women have made tremendous contributions in all fields.

  • 28 天伦之乐 tiān lún zhī lè — family happiness HSK 7
    • 天 heaven/natural; indicates natural or heavenly bonds
    • 伦 relationships/ethics; refers to family relationships
    • 之 possessive particle; means 'of'
    • 乐 joy/happiness; the pleasure derived from something
    Example

    周末全家人聚在一起，享受天伦之乐。

    zhōu mò quán jiā rén jù zài yì qǐ xiǎng shòu tiān lún zhī lè

    On the weekend, the whole family gathers together and enjoys family happiness.

  • 29 天使 tiān shǐ — angel HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, celestial
    • 使 messenger, envoy
    Example

    那个小女孩真是个天使。

    nà ge xiǎo nǚ hái zhēn shì ge tiān shǐ

    That little girl is really an angel.

  • 30 天分 tiān fèn — natural talent HSK 7
    • 天 heaven-given, natural, innate
    • 分 portion, share, allotted endowment
    Example

    这个孩子很有艺术天分。

    zhè ge hái zi hěn yǒu yì shù tiān fèn

    This child has great artistic talent.

  • 31 天地 tiān dì — heaven and earth HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, sky (the celestial realm above)
    • 地 earth, ground (the terrestrial realm below)
    Example

    天地之间，万物生长。

    tiān dì zhī jiān wàn wù shēng zhǎng

    Between heaven and earth, all things grow.

  • 32 天堂 tiān táng — heaven HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, celestial
    • 堂 hall, palace, grand place
    Example

    他相信好人死后会去天堂。

    tā xiāng xìn hǎo rén sǐ hòu huì qù tiān táng

    He believes that good people will go to heaven after death.

  • 33 天平 tiān píng — balance scale HSK 7
    • 天 forms part of the compound meaning 'balance scale'; originally may relate to equilibrium
    • 平 level, balanced; contributes the core meaning of equilibrium and balance
    Example

    实验室里有一台精密的天平。

    shí yàn shì lǐ yǒu yī tái jīng mì de tiān píng

    The laboratory has a precision balance scale.

  • 34 天性 tiān xìng — nature, natural disposition, innate character HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, natural, inborn (implies something given by nature/heaven at birth)
    • 性 nature, disposition, character (the inherent qualities or temperament)
    Example

    他天性善良，总是帮助别人。

    tā tiān xìng shàn liáng zǒng shì bāng zhù bié rén

    He is kind by nature, always helping others.

  • 35 天敌 tiān dí — natural enemy HSK 7
    • 天 natural, heaven-ordained
    • 敌 enemy, adversary
    Example

    猫是老鼠的天敌。

    māo shì lǎo shǔ de tiān dí

    Cats are the natural enemy of mice.

  • 36 天桥 tiān qiáo — overpass HSK 7
    • 天 sky, elevated (indicates the bridge is overhead)
    • 桥 bridge (the main structure for crossing)
    Example

    学校门口有一座新建的天桥。

    xué xiào mén kǒu yǒu yī zuò xīn jiàn de tiān qiáo

    There is a newly built overpass at the school entrance.

  • 37 天生 tiān shēng — innate HSK 7
    • 天 heaven/nature (suggesting something from nature)
    • 生 born/birth (indicating something present from birth)
    Example

    他有天生的音乐才能。

    tā yǒu tiān shēng de yīn yuè cái néng

    He has innate musical talent.

  • 38 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.

  • 39 天经地义 tiān jīng dì yì — right and proper; unquestionable truth HSK 7
    • 天 heaven; represents universal/cosmic order
    • 经 classics/principles; represents established truths
    • 地 earth; represents earthly/worldly order
    • 义 righteousness/justice; represents moral correctness
    Example

    父母爱孩子是天经地义的。

    fù mǔ ài hái zi shì tiān jīng dì yì de

    It is natural and right for parents to love their children.

  • 40 天花板 tiān huā bǎn — ceiling HSK 7
    • 天 heaven/sky; indicates overhead position
    • 花 flower/pattern; refers to decorative patterns
    • 板 board/panel; refers to the panel surface
    Example

    这个房间的天花板很高。

    zhè ge fáng jiān de tiān huā bǎn hěn gāo

    The ceiling of this room is very high.

  • 41 天赋 tiān fù — talent HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, nature, natural
    • 赋 bestow, endow, grant
    Example

    每个孩子都有自己的天赋。

    měi gè hái zi dōu yǒu zì jǐ de tiān fù

    Every child has their own talent.

  • 42 天长地久 tiān cháng dì jiǔ — eternal; everlasting HSK 7
    • 天 heaven; represents the celestial realm and eternity
    • 长 long (in duration); emphasizes the longevity of time
    • 地 earth; represents the terrestrial realm and stability
    • 久 enduring; long-lasting; reinforces the concept of perpetuity
    Example

    他们的爱情天长地久。

    tā men de ài qíng tiān cháng dì jiǔ

    Their love is eternal.

  • 43 天鹅 tiān é — swan HSK 7
    • 天 sky, heaven (connoting grace and elevation)
    • 鹅 goose (the base bird type)
    Example

    湖面上有一只美丽的天鹅。

    hú miàn shàng yǒu yì zhī měi lì de tiān é

    There is a beautiful swan on the lake.

  • 44 异想天开 yì xiǎng tiān kāi — to have wild/fanciful ideas; unrealistic HSK 7
    • 异 unusual, strange, different
    • 想 to think, thoughts, ideas
    • 天 sky, heaven (suggesting limitlessness)
    • 开 to open, unfold, expand
    Example

    你这个计划太异想天开了，根本不可能实现。

    nǐ zhè ge jì huà tài yì xiǎng tiān kāi le gēn běn bù kě néng shí xiàn

    Your plan is too fanciful, it's simply impossible to realize.

  • 45 得天独厚 dé tiān dú hòu — uniquely blessed by nature HSK 7
    • 得 to receive, to obtain
    • 天 heaven, nature
    • 独 unique, exclusive, alone
    • 厚 generous favor, blessing
    Example

    这座城市得天独厚的地理位置使它成为重要的商业中心。

    zhè zuò chéng shì dé tiān dú hòu de dì lǐ wèi zhì shǐ tā chéng wéi zhòng yào de shāng yè zhōng xīn

    This city's uniquely blessed geographical location makes it an important commercial center.

  • 46 惊天动地 jīng tiān dòng dì — earth-shattering, world-shaking HSK 7
    • 惊 to startle, shock (heaven)
    • 天 heaven, sky
    • 动 to move, shake (the earth)
    • 地 earth, ground
    Example

    这是一场惊天动地的革命。

    zhè shì yì chǎng jīng tiān dòng dì de gé mìng

    This is an earth-shattering revolution.

  • 47 成天 chéng tiān — all day long HSK 7
    Example

    他成天玩游戏。

    tā chéng tiān wán yóu xì

    He plays games all day long.

  • 48 翻天覆地 fān tiān fù dì — earth-shattering HSK 7
    • 翻 to turn over, to flip
    • 天 heaven, sky
    • 覆 to overturn, to cover
    • 地 earth, ground
    Example

    改革开放给中国带来了翻天覆地的变化。

    gǎi gé kāi fàng gěi Zhōng guó dài lái le fān tiān fù dì de biàn huà

    Reform and opening-up brought earth-shattering changes to China.

  • 49 航天 háng tiān — spaceflight HSK 7
    • 航 navigation, voyage (through space)
    • 天 space, celestial realm
    Example

    中国的航天事业发展迅速。

    Zhōng guó de háng tiān shì yè fā zhǎn xùn sù

    China's aerospace industry is developing rapidly.

  • 50 航天员 háng tiān yuán — astronaut HSK 7
    • 航 navigate, sail, voyage
    • 天 sky, space, heaven
    • 员 person, member, personnel
    Example

    他的梦想是成为一名航天员。

    tā de mèng xiǎng shì chéng wéi yī míng háng tiān yuán

    His dream is to become an astronaut.

  • 51 露天 lù tiān — open-air HSK 7
    • 露 exposed, uncovered
    • 天 sky, heaven
    Example

    这个露天市场很有名。

    zhè ge lù tiān shì chǎng hěn yǒu míng

    This open-air market is very famous.

辟 pì — to split open, to cleave

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  • 6 草地 cǎo dì — grassland, lawn HSK 3
    Example

    孩子们在草地上玩耍。

    hái zi men zài cǎo dì shàng wán shuǎ

    The children are playing on the lawn.

  • 7 各地 gè dì — various places HSK 4
    • 各 each, every
    • 地 place, locality
    Example

    春节期间，各地都有庆祝活动。

    Chūn jié qī jiān gè dì dōu yǒu qìng zhù huó dòng

    During Spring Festival, there are celebrations in various places.

  • 8 地址 dì zhǐ — address HSK 4
    • 地 place, location
    • 址 site, address designation
    Example

    请写下您的地址。

    qǐng xiě xià nín de dì zhǐ

    Please write down your address.

  • 9 地球 dì qiú — Earth HSK 4
    • 地 earth, ground, land
    • 球 sphere, globe, ball
    Example

    地球是我们的家园。

    dì qiú shì wǒ men de jiā yuán

    Earth is our home.

  • 10 目的地 mù dì dì — destination HSK 4
    • 目 aim, objective, goal
    • 的 connecting particle linking 'aim' to 'place'
    • 地 place, location, ground
    Example

    我们终于到达了目的地。

    wǒ men zhōng yú dào dá le mù dì dì

    We finally arrived at our destination.

  • 11 土地 tǔ dì — land HSK 5
    • 土 soil, earth (the material/substance aspect)
    • 地 ground, land (the area/expanse aspect)
    Example

    农民在土地上种植庄稼。

    nóng mín zài tǔ dì shàng zhòng zhí zhuāng jia

    Farmers plant crops on the land.

  • 12 地下 dì xià — underground HSK 5
    • 地 earth, ground (the surface location reference)
    • 下 below, under (the directional component)
    Example

    地下停车场很大。

    dì xià tíng chē chǎng hěn dà

    The underground parking lot is very big.

  • 13 地位 dì wèi — status HSK 5
    • 地 position, place (abstract sense)
    • 位 rank, standing, status
    Example

    教育可以提高一个人的社会地位。

    jiào yù kě yǐ tí gāo yī gè rén de shè huì dì wèi

    Education can improve a person's social status.

  • 14 地区 dì qū — region HSK 5
    • 地 land, territory, geographic location
    • 区 area, district, defined zone
    Example

    这个地区的经济发展很快。

    zhè ge dì qū de jīng jì fā zhǎn hěn kuài

    The economy of this region is developing rapidly.

  • 15 地理 dì lǐ — geography HSK 5
    • 地 earth, land (the physical world and its features)
    • 理 principle, pattern (systematic study or science)
    Example

    地理课很有趣。

    dì lǐ kè hěn yǒu qù

    Geography class is very interesting.

  • 16 地震 dì zhèn — earthquake HSK 5
    • 地 earth, ground
    • 震 shake, tremble
    Example

    昨天晚上发生了地震。

    zuó tiān wǎn shang fā shēng le dì zhèn

    An earthquake occurred last night.

  • 17 地面 dì miàn — ground, floor HSK 5
    • 地 earth, ground, land
    • 面 surface, face
    Example

    地面很湿，小心滑倒。

    dì miàn hěn shī xiǎo xīn huá dǎo

    The ground is wet, be careful not to slip.

  • 18 当地 dāng dì — local HSK 5
    • 当 that particular, current
    • 地 place, locality
    Example

    当地人很友好。

    dāng dì rén hěn yǒu hǎo

    The local people are very friendly.

  • 19 本地 běn dì — local HSK 5
    • 本 this, native, original
    • 地 place, locality, area
    Example

    他是本地人。

    tā shì běn dì rén

    He is a local.

  • 20 陆地 lù dì — land HSK 5
    • 陆 land (as opposed to water/sea)
    • 地 ground, surface, land
    Example

    海龟在陆地上行动缓慢。

    hǎi guī zài lù dì shàng xíng dòng huǎn màn

    Sea turtles move slowly on land.

  • 21 产地 chǎn dì — place of origin HSK 6
    • 产 produce, production
    • 地 place, location
    Example

    这个茶叶的产地是中国。

    zhè ge chá yè de chǎn dì shì Zhōng guó

    The place of origin of this tea is China.

  • 22 地域 dì yù — region HSK 6
    • 地 land, earth, geographical area
    • 域 area, boundary, delimited space
    Example

    不同地域有不同的文化特色。

    bù tóng dì yù yǒu bù tóng de wén huà tè sè

    Different regions have different cultural characteristics.

  • 23 地形 dì xíng — terrain HSK 6
    • 地 earth, ground, land
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    这个地区的地形很复杂。

    zhè ge dì qū de dì xíng hěn fù zá

    The terrain of this area is very complex.

  • 24 地质 dì zhì — geology HSK 6
    • 地 earth, ground
    • 质 nature, substance, quality
    Example

    我们在研究这里的地质情况。

    wǒ men zài yán jiū zhè lǐ de dì zhì qíng kuàng

    We are studying the geological conditions here.

  • 25 地道 dì dào — tunnel HSK 6
    • 地 local, place-related
    • 道 way, manner, according to proper method
    Example

    战争期间，村民们挖了一条地道来躲避敌人。

    zhàn zhēng qī jiān cūn mín men wā le yī tiáo dì dào lái duǒ bì dí rén

    During the war, the villagers dug a tunnel to avoid the enemy.

  • 26 场地 chǎng dì — venue HSK 6
    • 场 field, ground for activities
    • 地 ground, physical location
    Example

    我们需要找一个合适的场地举办活动。

    wǒ men xū yào zhǎo yí gè hé shì de chǎng dì jǔ bàn huó dòng

    We need to find a suitable venue to hold the event.

  • 27 基地 jī dì — base HSK 6
    • 基 foundation, base
    • 地 place, location, ground
    Example

    公司在上海建立了新的研发基地。

    gōng sī zài Shàng hǎi jiàn lì le xīn de yán fā jī dì

    The company established a new R&D base in Shanghai.

  • 28 大地 dà dì — earth HSK 6
    • 大 great, vast
    • 地 earth, land
    Example

    春天来了，大地复苏。

    chūn tiān lái le dà dì fù sū

    Spring has come, the earth awakens.

  • 29 工地 gōng dì — construction site HSK 6
    • 工 work, construction
    • 地 site, place, ground
    Example

    附近的工地噪音很大。

    fù jìn de gōng dì zào yīn hěn dà

    The nearby construction site is very noisy.

  • 30 特地 tè dì — specially, purposely HSK 6
    • 特 special, particular (indicating special purpose or intention)
    • 地 adverbial suffix (forms adverb from preceding element)
    Example

    他特地从北京赶来参加我的婚礼。

    tā tè dì cóng Běi jīng gǎn lái cān jiā wǒ de hūn lǐ

    He specially came from Beijing to attend my wedding.

  • 31 种地 zhòng dì — to farm HSK 6
    • 种 to plant, to grow, to cultivate (the action)
    • 地 land, field (the object being farmed)
    Example

    我爷爷在农村种地。

    wǒ yé ye zài nóng cūn zhòng dì

    My grandfather farms in the countryside.

  • 32 空地 kòng dì — vacant lot HSK 6
    Example

    孩子们在街角的空地上踢足球。

    háizimen zài jiējiǎo de kòngdì shàng tī zúqiú

    The children are playing soccer on the vacant lot at the street corner.

  • 33 落地 luò dì — to land HSK 6
    • 落 to fall, to descend
    • 地 ground, earth
    Example

    飞机安全落地了。

    fēi jī ān quán luò dì le

    The plane landed safely.

  • 34 遍地 biàn dì — everywhere HSK 6
    • 遍 all over, throughout (indicating comprehensiveness)
    • 地 ground, place (indicating spatial extent)
    Example

    秋天的时候，树下遍地都是落叶。

    qiū tiān de shí hòu shù xià biàn dì dōu shì luò yè

    In autumn, there are fallen leaves everywhere under the trees.

  • 35 余地 yú dì — room, leeway HSK 7
    • 余 remaining, surplus, extra
    • 地 ground, space, place
    Example

    这件事没有商量的余地。

    zhè jiàn shì méi yǒu shāng liang de yú dì

    This matter has no room for negotiation.

  • 36 内地 nèi dì — mainland (China); inland HSK 7
    • 内 inside, inner, internal
    • 地 land, territory, place
    Example

    很多内地游客喜欢来香港购物。

    hěn duō nèi dì yóu kè xǐ huan lái Xiāng Gǎng gòu wù

    Many mainland tourists like to come to Hong Kong for shopping.

  • 37 冰天雪地 bīng tiān xuě dì — a world of ice and snow HSK 7
    • 冰 ice (covering everything above)
    • 天 sky/heaven (the expanse above)
    • 雪 snow (covering everything below)
    • 地 earth/ground (the surface below)
    Example

    冬天的东北，冰天雪地，非常寒冷。

    dōng tiān de dōng běi bīng tiān xuě dì fēi cháng hán lěng

    In winter, Northeast China is a world of ice and snow, extremely cold.

  • 38 发源地 fā yuán dì — place of origin HSK 7
    • 发 to originate, to start
    • 源 source, origin
    • 地 place, location
    Example

    黄河是中华文明的发源地。

    Huáng Hé shì Zhōng huá wén míng de fā yuán dì

    The Yellow River is the place of origin of Chinese civilization.

  • 39 因地制宜 yīn dì zhì yí — to adapt measures to local conditions HSK 7
    • 因 according to, based on
    • 地 place, locality, local conditions
    • 制 to formulate, to establish (measures)
    • 宜 suitable, appropriate, proper
    Example

    这个项目的实施必须因地制宜，考虑当地的实际情况。

    zhè ge xiàng mù de shí shī bì xū yīn dì zhì yí kǎo lǜ dāng dì de shí jì qíng kuàng

    The implementation of this project must adapt measures to local conditions and consider the actual situation on the ground.

  • 40 地下水 dì xià shuǐ — groundwater HSK 7
    • 地 earth, ground
    • 下 below, under, beneath
    • 水 water
    Example

    我们需要保护地下水不受污染。

    wǒ men xū yào bǎo hù dì xià shuǐ bù shòu wū rǎn

    We need to protect groundwater from pollution.

  • 41 地势 dì shì — terrain HSK 7
    • 地 land, ground, earth
    • 势 configuration, condition, disposition
    Example

    这里地势平坦，适合建设机场。

    zhè lǐ dì shì píng tǎn shì hé jiàn shè jī chǎng

    The terrain here is flat, suitable for building an airport.

  • 42 地带 dì dài — zone HSK 7
    • 地 earth, land, ground - refers to geographical area
    • 带 belt, strip, band - indicates an extended zone or region
    Example

    温带地带的气候比较适合人类居住。

    wēn dài dì dài de qì hòu bǐ jiào shì hé rén lèi jū zhù

    The climate in the temperate zone is quite suitable for human habitation.

  • 43 地板 dì bǎn — floor HSK 7
    • 地 ground, surface
    • 板 board, plank
    Example

    这个房间的地板很干净。

    zhè ge fáng jiān de dì bǎn hěn gān jìng

    The floor of this room is very clean.

  • 44 地步 dì bù — extent, situation, state HSK 7
    • 地 place, position (provides the spatial/situational aspect)
    • 步 step, stage (provides the progression/degree aspect)
    Example

    事情已经到了无法挽回的地步。

    shì qing yǐ jīng dào le wú fǎ wǎn huí de dì bù

    Things have reached an irreversible extent.

  • 45 地段 dì duàn — location HSK 7
    • 地 land, ground, place
    • 段 section, segment
    Example

    商店的地段非常重要。

    shāng diàn de dì duàn fēi cháng zhòng yào

    The location of a shop is very important.

  • 46 地毯 dì tǎn — carpet HSK 7
    • 地 ground, floor
    • 毯 blanket, rug
    Example

    客厅里铺着一块红色的地毯。

    kè tīng lǐ pū zhe yī kuài hóng sè de dì tǎn

    There's a red carpet laid in the living room.

  • 47 地狱 dì yù — hell HSK 7
    • 地 earth, underground realm
    • 狱 prison, place of punishment
    Example

    战争让这个城市变成了地狱。

    zhàn zhēng ràng zhè ge chéng shì biàn chéng le dì yù

    War turned this city into hell.

  • 48 境地 jìng dì — situation; circumstances; state HSK 7
    • 境 circumstances; realm
    • 地 position; state
    Example

    他陷入了困难的境地。

    tā xiàn rù le kùn nán de jìng dì

    He fell into a difficult situation.

  • 49 墓地 mù dì — cemetery HSK 7
    • 墓 tomb, grave
    • 地 ground, land, place
    Example

    他们去墓地祭拜祖先。

    tā men qù mù dì jì bài zǔ xiān

    They went to the cemetery to pay respects to their ancestors.

  • 50 天地 tiān dì — heaven and earth HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, sky (the celestial realm above)
    • 地 earth, ground (the terrestrial realm below)
    Example

    天地之间，万物生长。

    tiān dì zhī jiān wàn wù shēng zhǎng

    Between heaven and earth, all things grow.

  • 51 天经地义 tiān jīng dì yì — right and proper; unquestionable truth HSK 7
    • 天 heaven; represents universal/cosmic order
    • 经 classics/principles; represents established truths
    • 地 earth; represents earthly/worldly order
    • 义 righteousness/justice; represents moral correctness
    Example

    父母爱孩子是天经地义的。

    fù mǔ ài hái zi shì tiān jīng dì yì de

    It is natural and right for parents to love their children.

  • 52 天长地久 tiān cháng dì jiǔ — eternal; everlasting HSK 7
    • 天 heaven; represents the celestial realm and eternity
    • 长 long (in duration); emphasizes the longevity of time
    • 地 earth; represents the terrestrial realm and stability
    • 久 enduring; long-lasting; reinforces the concept of perpetuity
    Example

    他们的爱情天长地久。

    tā men de ài qíng tiān cháng dì jiǔ

    Their love is eternal.

  • 53 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.

  • 54 就地 jiù dì — on the spot HSK 7
    • 就 right away, immediately at
    • 地 place, spot, location
    Example

    受伤的士兵就地接受治疗。

    shòu shāng de shì bīng jiù dì jiē shòu zhì liáo

    The injured soldiers received treatment on the spot.

  • 55 惊天动地 jīng tiān dòng dì — earth-shattering, world-shaking HSK 7
    • 惊 to startle, shock (heaven)
    • 天 heaven, sky
    • 动 to move, shake (the earth)
    • 地 earth, ground
    Example

    这是一场惊天动地的革命。

    zhè shì yì chǎng jīng tiān dòng dì de gé mìng

    This is an earth-shattering revolution.

  • 56 房地产 fáng dì chǎn — real estate HSK 7
    • 房 house, building
    • 地 land, ground
    • 产 property, asset
    Example

    他在房地产行业工作了十年。

    tā zài fáng dì chǎn háng yè gōng zuò le shí nián

    He has worked in the real estate industry for ten years.

  • 57 暗地里 àn dì lǐ — secretly, in secret HSK 7
    • 暗 hidden, secret, dark
    • 地 place, ground (forms locational phrase with 里)
    • 里 inside, within (completes locational phrase)
    Example

    他暗地里帮助了很多人。

    tā àn dì lǐ bāng zhù le hěn duō rén

    He secretly helped many people.

  • 58 湿地 shī dì — wetland HSK 7
    • 湿 wet, moist
    • 地 land, ground, area
    Example

    湿地是许多野生动物的栖息地。

    shī dì shì xǔ duō yě shēng dòng wù de qī xī dì

    Wetlands are habitats for many wild animals.

  • 59 盆地 péndì — basin HSK 7
    • 盆 basin (container-like shape)
    • 地 land, terrain (geographical feature)
    Example

    四川盆地是中国最大的盆地之一。

    Sì Chuān péndì shì Zhōng guó zuì dà de péndì zhī yī

    The Sichuan Basin is one of China's largest basins.

  • 60 绿地 lǜ dì — green space HSK 7
    • 绿 green (color, vegetation)
    • 地 land, ground, space
    Example

    这个城市有很多绿地。

    zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō lǜ dì

    This city has many green spaces.

  • 61 翻天覆地 fān tiān fù dì — earth-shattering HSK 7
    • 翻 to turn over, to flip
    • 天 heaven, sky
    • 覆 to overturn, to cover
    • 地 earth, ground
    Example

    改革开放给中国带来了翻天覆地的变化。

    gǎi gé kāi fàng gěi Zhōng guó dài lái le fān tiān fù dì de biàn huà

    Reform and opening-up brought earth-shattering changes to China.

  • 62 耕地 gēng dì — to plow HSK 7
    • 耕 to plow, to till, to cultivate
    • 地 land, ground, field
    Example

    农民正在耕地。

    nóng mín zhèng zài gēng dì

    The farmer is plowing the land.

  • 63 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.

  • 64 质地 zhì dì — texture HSK 7
    • 质 quality, substance, inherent properties
    • 地 suffix indicating the foundational nature or quality
    Example

    这件衣服的质地很柔软。

    zhè jiàn yī fu de zhì dì hěn róu ruǎn

    The texture of this clothing is very soft.

  • 65 阵地 zhèn dì — position HSK 7
    • 阵 battle formation, array
    • 地 ground, place
    Example

    士兵们坚守阵地。

    shì bīng men jiān shǒu zhèn dì

    The soldiers firmly defend their position.

  • 66 随时随地 suí shí suí dì — anytime, anywhere HSK 7
    • 随 to follow, according to (time)
    • 时 time
    • 随 to follow, according to (place)
    • 地 place, location
    Example

    现在我们可以随时随地上网。

    xiàn zài wǒ men kě yǐ suí shí suí dì shàng wǎng

    Now we can go online anytime, anywhere.

Structure & writing
1 开 kāi — to open (something closed, opposite of 关/合)
开 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 研 yán to grind finely
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape
HSK 7
刑 xíng criminal punishment; legal penalty imposed by the state on offenders 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)

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

Stroke order

2 天 tiān — sky
天 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
关 guān to close; to shut
HSK 6
吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing

consists of

2.1 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
2.2 大 dà — large; great (in volume, area, quantity, force, intensity, etc.; opposite of 小)
Xpinyin
大 is a component in 34 characters
HSK 1
天 tiān sky 太 tài high; great
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 奇 qí rare; special; extraordinary
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something) 庆 qìng to congratulate; to celebrate 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑")
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达 dá to go through; to reach
HSK 5
奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 衡 héng steelyard beam; weighing instrument such as a scale or balance
HSK 6
央 yāng to entreat; to beg 夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate 夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 奔 bēn to run; to rush 尖 jiān tip or pointed end of an object
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牵 qiān to lead or pull along
HSK 7
夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 夷 yí flat; peaceful 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 奚 xī slave (in ancient times) 奠 diàn to offer sacrifices to the deceased as a tribute
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奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 攀 pān to climb by gripping something 爽 shuǎng bright and clear 犬 quǎn dog 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 驮 tuó to carry on the back (of an animal)

Stroke order

3 辟 pì — incisive; penetrating; profound
辟 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 5
避 bì to avoid; to evade
HSK 6
壁 bì wall 臂 bì arm
HSK 7
僻 pì remote, far from the center 劈 pī to chop or split open with a knife or axe 譬 pì to use as a metaphor; to make an analogy

consists of

3.1 尸 shī — person representing the deceased in ancient sacrificial rites
尸 is a component in 23 characters
HSK 3
刷 shuā brush (a tool made of bristles, palm fiber, etc. for cleaning or applying substances) 层 céng to repeat, to overlap 居 jū to reside; to live 屋 wū (dial.) house; room; home
HSK 4
户 hù single-panel door; door in general
HSK 5
尺 chǐ chi, a traditional Chinese unit of length (≈33.33 cm; 10 寸 = 1 尺, 10 尺 = 1 丈) 尾 wěi tail; the projecting end part of a bird, beast, insect, or fish 局 jú chessboard 届 jiè to arrive at (a certain time) 属 shǔ category; type
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漏 lòu to drip, seep, or fall through a hole or crack
HSK 6
屈 qū to bend, opposite of "straighten" 履 lǚ shoe; footwear 眉 méi eyebrow
HSK 7
尿 niào urine; liquid waste produced by the kidneys and excreted through the urethra 屁 pì fart; gas expelled from the anus 屉 tì drawer or removable tray/shelf in a container 屎 shǐ feces; excrement 屑 xiè fragments; crumbs; scraps
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屠 tú to slaughter (livestock) 屡 lǚ repeatedly; time and again 殿 diàn grand hall; palace hall for imperial audience or enshrining deities 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound
3.2 口 kǒu — mouth (organ for eating and drinking, sometimes part of the vocal apparatus)
口 is a component in 181 characters
HSK 1
中 zhōng center; middle point equidistant from all sides 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 亮 liàng bright; luminous 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 叫 jiào to cry out; to shout (of people or animals expressing emotion or desire)
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可 kě yes; correct; to permit 号 hào name; appellation 吃 chī to eat; to chew and swallow food (including sipping and drinking) 同 tóng same; identical (opposite of '异') 名 míng name; appellation of a person or thing 吗 ma same as "嘛" 吧 ba sentence-final particle softening tone of imperatives; expressing suggestion, consultation, command, or request 听 tīng to listen; to hear 呢 ne particle used at the end of interrogative sentences to prompt or press for an answer 和 hé harmonious; peaceful 哪 nǎ which (followed by a measure word or numeral + measure word, to identify one or more among several people or things) 唱 chàng to sing; to produce musical sounds with the voice 喂 wèi hey; hello (interjection used as a greeting) 喜 xǐ happy; joyful (opposite of 悲) 喝 hē to drink (liquid or fluid food) 回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 知 zhī knowledge, learning 问 wèn to ask a question about something unknown or unclear 高 gāo tall; high (opposite of 'low')
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
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串 chuàn to thread or string things together 吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 吓 xià to frighten; to scare
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吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing 启 qǐ to open 呆 dāi foolish; stupid 呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 哇 wā onomatopoeia for crying or vomiting sounds 啦 la sentence-final particle (fusion of 了 and 啊); indicates completion, change, or a new situation, with exclamatory or surprised tone 喷 pēn to spurt or spray out (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) under pressure 嗓 sǎng throat; larynx 嘛 ma particle indicating something is obvious or self-evident 嘲 cháo 嘿 hēi hey (greeting or to get attention) 噪 zào （of birds or insects）to chirp or buzz noisily 尚 shàng to revere; to value highly 毫 háo fine, pointed hair on a person or animal 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
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亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 叭 ba
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叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 叹 tàn to sigh out of worry or sorrow 叼 diāo to hold in the mouth 吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 吏 lì government official in ancient times 君 jūn monarch; sovereign 吝 lìn miserly; stingy with one's possessions 吟 yín to chant or recite with a cadence 吩 fēn (colloq.) to instruct or order verbally; to tell someone to do something (used in 吩咐) 吭 kēng to make a sound; to speak 吻 wěn lips 吼 hǒu (of a fierce animal) to roar 呐 nà shout loudly; cry out (see 呐喊) 呕 ǒu to vomit 呛 qiàng to irritate the nose or throat (of a pungent or acrid gas) 呜 wū onomatopoeia for wind, whistles, crying, etc. 呵 hē to scold angrily 呻 shēn to chant; to recite 咀 jǔ to chew and savour slowly in the mouth 咐 fù to instruct or order verbally; to enjoin; to tell someone what to do or not to do 咕 gu onomatopoeia for the sound of a hen or certain birds clucking/cooing 咙 lóng throat; used in 喉咙 (throat) 咧 liě (of the mouth) open to one side; curl sideways 咽 yān pharynx (the muscular tube at the back of the mouth connecting the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx) 哀 āi sorrowful; grieved 哄 hǒng to deceive; to cheat 哆 duō to shiver, tremble (as in 哆嗦) 哑 yǎ mute; unable to speak due to a physical defect or illness 哗 huá noisy and clamorous; loud and chaotic uproar 哨 shào to patrol, to scout 哺 bǔ to feed (a young child or animal); to nurse 哼 hēng to groan or moan in pain 哽 gěng to have food stuck in the throat 唆 suo to instigate; to incite someone to do wrong 唇 chún lip; the muscular tissue around the mouth of humans or certain animals 唐 táng boastful; exaggerated (in speech) 唠 láo see "唠叨": to talk endlessly; to nag 唤 huàn to call out loudly to get someone's attention or summon them 唬 hu 唾 tuò saliva; spittle 啃 kěn to gnaw; to nibble at something hard 啰 luō see '啰唆': (of speech) verbose; (of matters) trivial and troublesome; to repeat oneself tediously 啸 xiào to whistle (with pursed lips, producing a long clear sound) 喇 lǎ see 喇叭: ① wind instrument, narrow at top and flared at bottom, amplifies sound; ② horn-shaped object with amplifying function 喉 hóu larynx; throat (the organ connecting the pharynx and trachea, used for breathing and phonation) 喘 chuǎn to breathe rapidly; to pant 喧 xuān loud and noisy; clamorous 嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff and distinguish odors 嗜 shì to love, to have a particular fondness for 嗦 suo see '哆嗦': involuntary trembling of the body from external stimulation 嘀 dí used in "嘀咕": ① mutter to oneself; ② feel uneasy, be uncertain 嘈 cáo noisy; clamorous 嘱 zhǔ to enjoin; to instruct 噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 嚣 xiāo noisy; clamorous 嚷 rǎng to shout loudly 嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼) 鸣 míng (of birds) to chirp; (of animals or insects) to cry or make sounds
3.3 辛 xīn — pungent; spicy
辛 is a component in 9 characters
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辣 là spicy; pungent (like ginger, garlic, or chili pepper)
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辞 cí wording; diction; elegant language
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宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 瓣 bàn petal, one of the segments forming a corolla 辜 gū crime; guilt 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 辨 biàn to distinguish; to differentiate
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辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands

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4 地 dì — the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system
Xpinyin

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

consists of

4.1 土 tǔ — soil; earth (mixture of sand, clay, etc. on the ground)
土 is a component in 76 characters
HSK 1
再 zài twice; a second time 去 qù to go (away from the speaker, opposite of 来) 在 zài to exist; to live 坐 zuò to sit (resting buttocks on a chair or other surface) 块 kuài lump; chunk; clump
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里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
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周 zhōu periphery; circle 地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system 场 chǎng a place or large area suited for certain needs 坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive 走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
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城 chéng city wall 境 jìng border; boundary; frontier
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压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society 址 zhǐ location of a building; foundation 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 基 jī foundation; base of a building
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堂 táng main hall; large imposing room 堵 dǔ to block; to obstruct 塑 sù to model; to sculpt 填 tián to fill up or level a hollow place 增 zēng to increase (opposite of 减) 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 盐 yán salt (chemistry): compound composed of metal ions (including ammonium) and acid radicals 社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 肚 dù belly; abdomen
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均 jūn even; equal 型 xíng mold; model 域 yù territory; domain within defined boundaries 培 péi to heap soil around the base of a plant or embankment 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things
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墙 qiáng wall (built of brick, stone, etc. to support a roof or divide spaces)
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吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 坛 tán raised platform used for ceremonies such as sacrifices or military oaths, typically built of earth and stone 坡 pō slope; incline 埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 塔 tǎ pagoda (Buddhist tower, originally housing sacred relics, polygonal or square with tapering tiers)
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壁 bì wall 壤 rǎng loose, soft soil 尘 chén dust, flying dirt 庄 zhuāng village; rural settlement
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啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 圣 shèng supremely exalted and wise 坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 坑 kēng pit; hollow depression
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坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 坟 fén grave mound; burial mound 坠 zhuì to fall; to drop down 坦 tǎn flat and wide 坪 píng flat open ground 坷 kě (lit.) used in '坎坷': ① (of roads) bumpy and uneven (opposite of '平坦'); ② figuratively, hardship and frustration; going poorly; unfulfilled 垄 lǒng ridge of soil in a ploughed field for planting crops 垒 lěi defensive wall or fortification in ancient military camps 垦 kěn to reclaim wasteland, to open up land for cultivation 垫 diàn to prop up, pad, or line something to raise, thicken, level, or insulate it 垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 堕 duò to fall, to drop down 堡 bǎo fort; fortress 堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea 堪 kān can; be able to; be worthy of 塌 tā to collapse, cave in 塘 táng embankment; dike 墅 shù villa; garden-style residence for leisure (usually in suburbs or scenic areas) 墓 mù grave; tomb 墟 xū ruins; a deserted place formerly inhabited by many people 墨 mò ink stick (made from soot or pine smoke); also the liquid ink made by grinding it with water 寺 sì ancient government office 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears) 灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 牡 mǔ male (of birds and animals, opposite of 牝) 疆 jiāng border, boundary 睦 mù harmonious; amicable 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion
4.2 也 yě — (lit.) particle expressing judgment, explanation, rhetorical question, or pause within a sentence
也 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
他 tā third-person pronoun, generally male, sometimes gender-neutral (he/him; they) 她 tā she; her (third-person feminine pronoun)
HSK 2
地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system
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拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 施 shī to implement; to exert 池 chí pond, esp. an artificially dug one
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弛 chí (lit.) to relax; to loosen 驰 chí to gallop; to speed (of horses, vehicles, etc.)

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