Word

德才兼备 (dé cái jiān bèi) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

Meaning of 德才兼备

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

possessing both virtue and talent

他是一位德才兼备的优秀教师。

tā shì yī wèi dé cái jiān bèi de yōu xiù jiào shī

He is an excellent teacher who possesses both virtue and talent.

Word breakdown

德 dé — virtue, moral character

1 道德 dào dé — morality HSK 6
- 道 way, path, principle of proper conduct
- 德 virtue, moral character
Example

道德教育很重要。

dào dé jiào yù hěn zhòng yào

Moral education is very important.
2 品德 pǐn dé — moral character HSK 7
- 品 character, quality
- 德 virtue, morality
Example

学校注重培养学生的品德。

xué xiào zhù zhōng péi yǎng xué shēng de pǐn dé

The school emphasizes cultivating students' moral character.
3 美德 měi dé — virtue HSK 7
- 美 good, excellent, beautiful
- 德 virtue, morality
Example

耐心是一种美德。

nài xīn shì yī zhǒng měi dé

Patience is a virtue.

才 cái — talent, ability

兼 jiān — to combine, to possess both

1 兼职 jiān zhí — work part-time HSK 6
- 兼 concurrently, simultaneously (indicates doing something alongside another job)
- 职 job, position (the work or employment itself)
Example

我在咖啡店兼职。

wǒ zài kā fēi diàn jiān zhí

I work part-time at a coffee shop.
2 兼任 jiān rèn — hold a concurrent post HSK 7
- 兼 concurrently, simultaneously
- 任 hold a position, serve as
Example

王教授兼任系主任。

Wáng jiào shòu jiān rèn xì zhǔ rèn

Professor Wang also serves as department head.
3 兼容 jiān róng — to be compatible with HSK 7
- 兼 simultaneously, combining multiple things
- 容 to accommodate, to hold
Example

这个软件兼容所有操作系统。

zhè ge ruǎn jiàn jiān róng suǒ yǒu cāo zuò xì tǒng

This software is compatible with all operating systems.
4 兼顾 jiān gù — to give consideration to both/all; to balance HSK 7
- 兼 simultaneously; at the same time
- 顾 to consider; to take care of; to attend to
Example

我们要兼顾工作和生活。

wǒ men yào jiān gù gōng zuò hé shēng huó

We need to balance work and life.

备 bèi — to be equipped with, to possess

Structure & writing

1 德 dé — morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct

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

consists of

1.1 彳 chì — step/walk radical, representing slow or hesitant walking

彳 is a component in 20 characters

HSK 1

很 hěn very; quite 得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失)

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行 xíng to walk; to go

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待 dài to wait; to await 律 lǜ law; rule 微 wēi tiny; slight

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彻 chè to penetrate, to pass through 彼 bǐ that; that one (opposite of 此) 征 zhēng to travel a long distance (often of troops on campaign)

HSK 6

径 jìng narrow path; footpath 徒 tú to go on foot (without vehicle or horse) 循 xún to follow; to comply with; to adhere to 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct

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役 yì labor service; corvée 徊 huái see 徘徊: ①pace back and forth; ②hesitate, be irresolute; ③fluctuate within a range 徐 xú (lit.) slowly; gently 徘 pái used in 徘徊: ① pace back and forth; ② hesitate, be undecided; ③ fluctuate within a range 徙 xǐ to migrate; to move (residence)

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御 yù to drive or control (a carriage or horse) 徽 huī emblem; badge; insignia

1.2 十 shí — ten (the number 9+1)

十 is a component in 29 characters

HSK 1

什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 卖 mài to sell; to exchange goods, skills, or labor for money (opposite of 买) 早 zǎo morning

HSK 2

妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫)

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南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲)

HSK 4

克 kè to be able to; can 博 bó abundant; plentiful 叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body) 支 zhī to prop up; to support

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毕 bì to finish, to conclude 汁 zhī juice; liquid containing certain substances 章 zhāng a section or chapter of music, poetry, or prose 计 jì to calculate; to reckon 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 辛 xīn pungent; spicy 针 zhēn needle or pin (slender metal tool with a point and eye or hook, used for sewing or knitting)

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华 huá referring to China 协 xié harmonious; in accord 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle) 索 suǒ thick rope or chain

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裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)

HSK 6

德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)

HSK 7

卉 huì general term for various plants (esp. ornamental grasses and flowers) 卑 bēi low; lowly 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze

1.3 罒 sì — net/eye radical

罒 is a component in 11 characters

HSK 5

罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 置 zhì to place, put, set down

HSK 6

德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 罪 zuì crime; evil act

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嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 罗 luó net for catching birds 罢 bà to stop; to cease 罩 zhào to cover; to cap over; to fit over the outside

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署 shǔ office; government agency or administrative unit 蔑 miè (lit.) nothing, without

1.4 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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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

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亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)

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善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")

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兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken

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丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)

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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent

1.5 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)

心 is a component in 51 characters

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怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder

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忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention

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必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly

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志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire

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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder

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忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote

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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind

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德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful

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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious

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忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon

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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

Stroke order

2 才 cái — talent; ability

才 is a component in 6 characters

HSK 1

在 zài to exist; to live

HSK 4

存 cún to exist; to be alive 材 cái timber; wood

HSK 5

团 tuán round; circular 闭 bì to close; to shut

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财 cái wealth; money and material resources

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

Stroke order

3 兼 jiān — doubled; combining two portions into one

兼 is a component in 5 characters

HSK 4

歉 qiàn poor harvest (opposite of 丰) 赚 zhuàn to make a profit in trade (opposite of 赔)

HSK 6

嫌 xián suspicion; grounds for suspicion 谦 qiān humble, modest

HSK 7

廉 lián upright and honest; incorruptible

consists of

3.1 丷 bā — divide/separate, the number eight

丷 is a component in 24 characters

HSK 1

关 guān to close; to shut 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 半 bàn one half; half (used before the measure word when there is no whole number, or after when there is) 商 shāng to discuss, to consult with others 来 lái to come (toward the speaker), opposite of 去

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旁 páng side; nearby

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南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 平 píng flat; level; even (like the surface of still water) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble

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产 chǎn to give birth 并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 首 shǒu head; skull

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善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶)

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兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 夹 jiā to clamp; to press from both sides to hold something in place 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology

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兑 duì exchange (old gold or silver items for new ones at a jewelry shop) 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 凿 záo chisel (a hand tool with a blade for carving or boring) 啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺)

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邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage

3.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)

一 is a component in 58 characters

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