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恍然大悟 (huǎng rán dà wù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

恍然大悟 (huǎng rán dà wù) is a Chinese word: suddenly realize. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 恍然大悟

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

suddenly realize

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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Word breakdown

恍 huǎng — suddenly, in a flash

然 rán — manner suffix (indicates the way something happens)

Words with this character (42)
  • 1 虽然 suī rán — although HSK 2
    • 虽 although, even though (core concessive meaning)
    • 然 so, thus (grammatical suffix completing the conjunction)
    Example

    虽然下雨了，但是我还是去了。

    suī rán xià yǔ le dàn shì wǒ hái shi qù le

    Although it rained, I still went.

  • 2 当然 dāng rán — of course HSK 3
    • 当 should be, ought to be
    • 然 so, like that (indicating natural state)
    Example

    当然，我很愿意帮助你。

    dāng rán wǒ hěn yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ

    Of course, I'm very willing to help you.

  • 3 然后 rán hòu — then HSK 3
    • 然 so, thus, in this way
    • 后 after, afterwards
    Example

    我先吃饭，然后去学校。

    wǒ xiān chī fàn rán hòu qù xué xiào

    I'll eat first, then go to school.

  • 4 突然 tū rán — suddenly HSK 3
    • 突 abrupt, bursting forth
    • 然 adverbial suffix (in such a manner)
    Example

    天空突然下起了大雨。

    tiān kōng tū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ

    The sky suddenly started pouring with heavy rain.

  • 5 仍然 réng rán — still HSK 4
    • 仍 continue, remain (as before)
    • 然 affirmative suffix (so, thus)
    Example

    虽然很累，她仍然坚持工作。

    suī rán hěn lèi tā réng rán jiān chí gōng zuò

    Although she is tired, she still persists in working.

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  • 6 大自然 dà zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 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)
    Example

    我们应该保护大自然。

    wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dà zì rán

    We should protect nature.

  • 7 忽然 hū rán — suddenly HSK 4
    • 忽 sudden, abrupt
    • 然 adverbial suffix (-ly)
    Example

    天空忽然下起了大雨。

    tiān kōng hū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ

    The sky suddenly started pouring heavy rain.

  • 8 既然 jì rán — since, now that HSK 4
    • 既 already, since (indicating an established fact)
    • 然 so, thus (forms conjunction with 既)
    Example

    既然你来了，就一起吃饭吧。

    jì rán nǐ lái le jiù yì qǐ chī fàn ba

    Since you're here, let's eat together.

  • 9 然而 rán ér — however HSK 4
    • 然 so, thus (establishes a state or condition)
    • 而 but, yet (provides contrastive conjunction)
    Example

    他很努力，然而结果并不理想。

    tā hěn nǔ lì rán ér jié guǒ bìng bù lǐ xiǎng

    He worked very hard, however the result was not ideal.

  • 10 竟然 jìng rán — unexpectedly HSK 4
    • 竟 actually, to such an extent
    • 然 so, thus (adverbial suffix)
    Example

    他竟然通过了考试。

    tā jìng rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

    He unexpectedly passed the exam.

  • 11 自然 zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 自 self, by itself
    • 然 so, thus, in that manner
    Example

    他喜欢接近自然。

    tā xǐ huan jiē jìn zì rán

    He likes to get close to nature.

  • 12 不然 bù rán — otherwise HSK 5
    • 不 not, negation
    • 然 so, thus, like that
    Example

    你要快点，不然会迟到。

    nǐ yào kuài diǎn bù rán huì chí dào

    You need to hurry, otherwise you'll be late.

  • 13 依然 yī rán — still HSK 5
    • 依 according to, following
    • 然 that way, in that manner
    Example

    他依然住在那个老房子里。

    tā yī rán zhù zài nà ge lǎo fáng zi lǐ

    He still lives in that old house.

  • 14 偶然 ǒu rán — accidental HSK 5
    • 偶 chance, occasional
    • 然 suffix forming adjective/adverb meaning 'in such manner'
    Example

    我们在街上偶然相遇。

    wǒ men zài jiē shàng ǒu rán xiāng yù

    We met by chance on the street.

  • 15 居然 jū rán — unexpectedly HSK 5
    • 居 expresses a state or situation (contrary to expectations)
    • 然 emphasizes the natural occurrence of the unexpected
    Example

    他居然通过了考试。

    tā jū rán tōng guò le kǎo shì

    He unexpectedly passed the exam.

  • 16 必然 bì rán — inevitable HSK 5
    • 必 must, necessarily; contributes the sense of certainty
    • 然 so, thus; functions as a nominalizing suffix creating the noun form
    Example

    这是历史发展的必然结果。

    zhè shì lì shǐ fā zhǎn de bì rán jié guǒ

    This is the inevitable result of historical development.

  • 17 显然 xiǎn rán — obviously HSK 5
    • 显 clear, apparent, evident
    • 然 adverbial suffix meaning '-ly'
    Example

    他显然不知道真相。

    tā xiǎn rán bù zhī dào zhēn xiàng

    He obviously doesn't know the truth.

  • 18 果然 guǒ rán — as expected HSK 5
    • 果 result, outcome
    • 然 so, thus (affirmative suffix)
    Example

    他说会下雨，果然下雨了。

    tā shuō huì xià yǔ guǒ rán xià yǔ le

    He said it would rain, and sure enough it did.

  • 19 要不然 yào bù rán — otherwise HSK 5
    • 要 introduces a conditional sense, 'if one needs/wants'
    • 不 negation, 'not'
    • 然 so, thus; completes 'if not so' meaning
    Example

    快点走吧，要不然会迟到的。

    kuài diǎn zǒu ba yào bù rán huì chí dào de

    Hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.

  • 20 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.

  • 21 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.

  • 22 一目了然 yī mù liǎo rán — clear at a glance HSK 7
    • 一 one (indicating a single glance)
    • 目 eye, glance
    • 了 to understand, to comprehend
    • 然 so, thus (indicating the natural state)
    Example

    这张图表设计得很好，数据趋势一目了然。

    zhè zhāng tú biǎo shè jì de hěn hǎo shù jù qū shì yī mù liǎo rán

    This chart is well designed, the data trends are clear at a glance.

  • 23 不以为然 bù yǐ wéi rán — disapprove; object; take exception; not think so HSK 7
    • 不 not (negation)
    • 以 use; by means of; with
    • 为 consider as; regard as
    • 然 so; like that; correct; right
    Example

    他对我的建议不以为然。

    tā duì wǒ de jiàn yì bù yǐ wéi rán

    He disapproves of my suggestion.

  • 24 公然 gōng rán — openly, publicly, brazenly HSK 7
    • 公 public, open (to all)
    • 然 suffix forming adverbs (in that manner, -ly)
    Example

    他公然违反规定。

    tā gōng rán wéi fǎn guī dìng

    He openly violated the rules.

  • 25 哗然 huá rán — in an uproar HSK 7
    • 哗 noisy, clamorous sound of many voices
    • 然 suffix indicating a state or manner
    Example

    消息传出后，全场哗然。

    xiāo xi chuán chū hòu quán chǎng huá rán

    When the news spread, the whole venue was in an uproar.

  • 26 固然 gù rán — admittedly; it is true that; no doubt HSK 7
    • 固 firmly; certainly; indeed (emphasizes certainty)
    • 然 so; thus; right (affirmative particle forming concessive conjunction)
    Example

    钱固然重要，但健康更重要。

    qián gù rán zhòng yào dàn jiàn kāng gèng zhòng yào

    Money is admittedly important, but health is more important.

  • 27 坦然 tǎn rán — calm and composed HSK 7
    • 坦 open, frank, straightforward
    • 然 state or manner (suffix indicating natural quality)
    Example

    她坦然地承认了自己的错误。

    tā tǎn rán de chéng rèn le zì jǐ de cuò wù

    She calmly admitted her mistake.

  • 28 怡然自得 yí rán zì dé — content and at ease HSK 7
    • 怡 pleasant, joyful
    • 然 state or manner suffix
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 得 to obtain, to gain satisfaction
    Example

    老人坐在公园里看书，显得怡然自得。

    lǎo rén zuò zài gōng yuán lǐ kàn shū xiǎn de yí rán zì dé

    The old man sits reading in the park, appearing content and at ease.

  • 29 截然不同 jié rán bù tóng — completely different HSK 7
    • 截 sharply, clearly (indicating a sharp distinction)
    • 然 manner suffix (forms adverb emphasizing the state)
    • 不 not (negation particle)
    • 同 same, similar (the concept being negated)
    Example

    双胞胎的性格截然不同。

    shuāng bāo tāi de xìng gé jié rán bù tóng

    The twins' personalities are completely different.

  • 30 断然 duàn rán — resolutely HSK 7
    • 断 decisive, absolute, cutting off
    • 然 manner suffix (forming an adverb)
    Example

    他断然拒绝了这个提议。

    tā duàn rán jù jué le zhè ge tí yì

    He resolutely rejected this proposal.

  • 31 毅然 yì rán — resolutely HSK 7
    • 毅 resolute, firm determination
    • 然 manner suffix indicating 'in that way'
    Example

    他毅然决定辞职创业。

    tā yì rán jué dìng cí zhí chuàng yè

    He resolutely decided to resign and start a business.

  • 32 漠然 mò rán — indifferent HSK 7
    • 漠 desert-like, barren; conveys emotional emptiness and coldness
    • 然 in such a manner; forms an adjective indicating a state
    Example

    她对周围发生的一切都很漠然。

    tā duì zhōu wéi fā shēng de yī qiè dōu hěn mò rán

    She is indifferent to everything happening around her.

  • 33 焕然一新 huàn rán yī xīn — to take on a completely new look, brand new HSK 7
    • 焕 brilliant, radiant (conveying brightness and vitality)
    • 然 suffix indicating state or manner
    • 一 completely, entirely (emphasizing totality)
    • 新 new, fresh
    Example

    经过装修，这座老房子焕然一新。

    jīng guò zhuāng xiū zhè zuò lǎo fáng zi huàn rán yī xīn

    After renovation, this old house took on a completely new look.

  • 34 猛然 měng rán — suddenly HSK 7
    • 猛 fierce, sudden, abrupt
    • 然 suffix forming adverbs of manner
    Example

    他猛然站起来，吓了我一跳。

    tā měng rán zhàn qǐ lái xià le wǒ yí tiào

    He suddenly stood up and startled me.

  • 35 理所当然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán — naturally; as a matter of course; it stands to reason HSK 7
    • 理 reason, principle, logic
    • 所 that which (grammatical particle connecting elements)
    • 当 should, ought to, appropriate
    • 然 so, thus, in that way (natural state)
    Example

    父母关心孩子是理所当然的事。

    fù mǔ guān xīn hái zi shì lǐ suǒ dāng rán de shì

    Parents caring for their children is a matter of course.

  • 36 纵然 zòng rán — even if HSK 7
    • 纵 even, grant (sets up concessive relationship)
    • 然 so, being in that state (confirms the condition)
    Example

    纵然困难重重，我们也要坚持下去。

    zòng rán kùn nán chóng chóng wǒ men yě yào jiān chí xià qù

    Even if difficulties are numerous, we must persist.

  • 37 自然界 zì rán jiè — natural world HSK 7
    • 自 self, natural (forms 'natural' with 然)
    • 然 so, thus (completes 'natural' with 自)
    • 界 world, realm, sphere
    Example

    自然界中有很多神奇的现象。

    zì rán jiè zhōng yǒu hěn duō shén qí de xiàn xiàng

    There are many miraculous phenomena in the natural world.

  • 38 自然而然 zì rán ér rán — naturally; as a matter of course HSK 7
    • 自 self; from within
    • 然 so; in that way (first occurrence)
    • 而 and; connecting particle
    • 然 so; in that way (reinforcing repetition)
    Example

    时间长了，两个人自然而然就成了好朋友。

    shí jiān cháng le liǎng gè rén zì rán ér rán jiù chéng le hǎo péng you

    Over time, the two naturally became good friends.

  • 39 茫然 máng rán — bewildered, at a loss HSK 7
    • 茫 vast, vague, unclear (describes the unclear mental state)
    • 然 in such a manner (suffix forming adjective/adverb)
    Example

    他茫然地看着周围，不知道发生了什么。

    tā máng rán de kàn zhe zhōu wéi bù zhī dào fā shēng le shén me

    He looked around bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

  • 40 赫然 hè rán — strikingly HSK 7
    • 赫 brilliant, impressive
    • 然 manner suffix (forms adverb)
    Example

    他的名字赫然出现在名单上。

    tā de míng zi hè rán chū xiàn zài míng dān shàng

    His name appeared strikingly on the list.

  • 41 顺其自然 shùn qí zì rán — let nature take its course HSK 7
    • 顺 follow, go along with
    • 其 it, its (referring to the situation)
    • 自 self, naturally (part of 自然)
    • 然 so, thus (completes 自然 meaning 'nature')
    Example

    他决定顺其自然，不再强求。

    tā jué dìng shùn qí zì rán bù zài qiáng qiú

    He decided to let nature take its course and stop forcing things.

  • 42 骤然 zhòu rán — suddenly HSK 7
    • 骤 sudden, abrupt
    • 然 adverbial suffix (in that manner)
    Example

    天气骤然变冷了。

    tiān qì zhòu rán biàn lěng le

    The weather suddenly turned cold.

大 dà — great, big (intensifies the realization)

Words with this character (82)
  • 1 大学 dà xué — university HSK 1
    • 大 great, higher
    • 学 learning, study
    Example

    他在大学学习中文。

    tā zài dà xué xué xí zhōng wén

    He studies Chinese at university.

  • 2 大学生 dà xué shēng — college student HSK 1
    • 大 big, great (as part of 'university')
    • 学 study, learning (as part of 'university')
    • 生 student, person who studies
    Example

    他是一名大学生。

    tā shì yī míng dà xué shēng

    He is a college student.

  • 3 大家 dà jiā — everyone HSK 1
    • 大 big, large (amplifies the collective sense)
    • 家 family, household, group (forms collective meaning)
    Example

    大家好！

    dà jiā hǎo

    Hello everyone!

  • 4 大人 dà rén — adult HSK 3
    • 大 big, grown, mature
    • 人 person
    Example

    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.

  • 5 大小 dà xiǎo — size HSK 3
    • 大 big, large (representing the larger end of the size spectrum)
    • 小 small, little (representing the smaller end of the size spectrum)
    Example

    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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  • 6 大概 dà gài — probably; approximately HSK 3
    • 大 big, broad (indicating breadth or generality)
    • 概 general, approximate, outline
    Example

    他大概明天会来。

    tā dà gài míng tiān huì lái

    He will probably come tomorrow.

  • 7 大熊猫 dà xióng māo — giant panda HSK 3
    • 大 large, giant (indicating the size)
    • 熊 bear (indicating bear-like characteristics)
    • 猫 cat (referring to cat-like facial features)
    Example

    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.

  • 8 大衣 dà yī — coat HSK 3
    • 大 large, big (indicating it's a substantial outer garment)
    • 衣 clothing, garment (the core meaning indicating this is a piece of clothing)
    Example

    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.

  • 9 大厅 dà tīng — lobby HSK 4
    • 大 large, spacious
    • 厅 hall, room
    Example

    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.

  • 10 大大 dà dà — greatly HSK 4
    • 大 big/great (base meaning)
    • 大 emphasis/intensification (doubling creates adverb)
    Example

    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.

  • 11 大巴 dà bā — bus HSK 4
    • 大 large, big
    • 巴 shortened form of 巴士 (bus)
    Example

    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.

  • 12 大约 dà yuē — approximately HSK 4
    • 大 general, broad (conveys roughness of estimate)
    • 约 approximately, about (core meaning of approximation)
    Example

    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.

  • 13 大自然 dà zì rán — nature HSK 4
    • 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)
    Example

    我们应该保护大自然。

    wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dà zì rán

    We should protect nature.

  • 14 大赛 dà sài — major competition HSK 4
    • 大 major, grand, large-scale
    • 赛 competition, contest, match
    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.

  • 15 大量 dà liàng — a large amount HSK 4
    • 大 large, great
    • 量 quantity, amount
    Example

    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.

  • 16 伟大 wěi dà — great HSK 5
    • 伟 mighty, imposing, magnificent
    • 大 great, grand, big (intensifies the meaning)
    Example

    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.

  • 17 大事 dà shì — important matter HSK 5
    • 大 big, major, important
    • 事 matter, affair, event
    Example

    结婚是人生的大事。

    jié hūn shì rén shēng de dà shì

    Marriage is a major event in life.

  • 18 大于 dà yú — greater than HSK 5
    • 大 great, large (the 'greater' part of the comparison)
    • 于 than (comparison marker)
    Example

    五大于三。

    wǔ dà yú sān

    Five is greater than three.

  • 19 大众 dà zhòng — the masses, the general public HSK 5
    • 大 big, great, large-scale
    • 众 crowd, multitude, masses of people
    Example

    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.

  • 20 大会 dà huì — congress HSK 5
    • 大 large, major, great (emphasizing scale and importance)
    • 会 meeting, conference, gathering (the core concept of assembly)
    Example

    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.

  • 21 大力 dà lì — vigorously HSK 5
    • 大 great, emphasizing magnitude or intensity
    • 力 strength, effort, or force applied
    Example

    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.

  • 22 大厦 dà shà — building HSK 5
    • 大 large, big
    • 厦 tall building, edifice
    Example

    我在那栋大厦工作。

    wǒ zài nà dòng dà shà gōng zuò

    I work in that building.

  • 23 大型 dà xíng — large-scale HSK 5
    • 大 large, big (size aspect)
    • 型 type, model, scale (classification aspect)
    Example

    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.

  • 24 大多 dà duō — mostly HSK 5
    • 大 large, great (indicating extent/magnitude)
    • 多 many, much (indicating majority/quantity)
    Example

    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.

  • 25 大妈 dà mā — auntie (respectful address for middle-aged or older woman); aunt (father's elder brother's wife) HSK 5
    • 大 elder, senior (indicating seniority or respect)
    • 妈 aunt, maternal figure (female elder relative or respectful term)
    Example

    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?

  • 26 大批 dà pī — in large numbers HSK 5
    • 大 large, great (indicates the magnitude)
    • 批 batch, group, lot (indicates quantity or grouping)
    Example

    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.

  • 27 大爷 dà ye — uncle (father's elder brother); old man (respectful address) HSK 5
    • 大 elder, senior
    • 爷 male elder, sir, grandfather
    Example

    大爷，您需要帮忙吗？

    dà ye nín xū yào bāng máng ma

    Sir, do you need help?

  • 28 大米 dà mǐ — rice HSK 5
    • 大 big, large (indicates processed/hulled rice grains)
    • 米 rice, grain (the base meaning)
    Example

    妈妈去超市买大米。

    mā ma qù chāo shì mǎi dà mǐ

    Mom went to the supermarket to buy rice.

  • 29 大胆 dà dǎn — bold HSK 5
    • 大 big, great (intensifies the courage)
    • 胆 courage, guts, boldness (core concept of bravery)
    Example

    这是一个大胆的尝试。

    zhè shì yí gè dà dǎn de cháng shì

    This is a bold attempt.

  • 30 大脑 dà nǎo — brain HSK 5
    • 大 big, major; emphasizes the primary/main brain (cerebrum)
    • 脑 brain; the core meaning referring to the brain organ
    Example

    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.

  • 31 大象 dà xiàng — elephant HSK 5
    • 大 big, large (emphasizes the size characteristic)
    • 象 elephant (the core meaning)
    Example

    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.

  • 32 巨大 jù dà — huge HSK 5
    • 巨 gigantic, extremely (intensifier)
    • 大 big, large (base meaning)
    Example

    他们面临着巨大的挑战。

    tā men miàn lín zhe jù dà de tiǎo zhàn

    They face huge challenges.

  • 33 广大 guǎng dà — vast HSK 5
    • 广 wide, broad, extensive in scope
    • 大 large, great in scale or magnitude
    Example

    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.

  • 34 强大 qiáng dà — powerful HSK 5
    • 强 strong, powerful
    • 大 great, large (amplifies power)
    Example

    科技是强大的力量。

    kē jì shì qiáng dà de lì liàng

    Technology is a powerful force.

  • 35 扩大 kuò dà — expand HSK 5
    • 扩 expand, extend outward
    • 大 large, make bigger
    Example

    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.

  • 36 重大 zhòng dà — major HSK 5
    • 重 serious, weighty, grave
    • 大 great, large in scale, significant
    Example

    这是一个重大的决定。

    zhè shì yí gè zhòng dà de jué dìng

    This is a major decision.

  • 37 高大 gāo dà — tall and big HSK 5
    • 高 tall, high (vertical dimension)
    • 大 big, large (overall size and build)
    Example

    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.

  • 38 大伙儿 dà huǒr — everyone HSK 6
    • 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
    Example

    大伙儿一起努力吧！

    dà huǒr yì qǐ nǔ lì ba

    Let's all work hard together!

  • 39 大使 dà shǐ — ambassador HSK 6
    • 大 great, grand (indicating high rank)
    • 使 envoy, emissary (diplomatic representative)
    Example

    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.

  • 40 大吃一惊 dà chī yì jīng — to be greatly shocked HSK 6
    • 大 big, great (intensifier)
    • 吃 to receive, to suffer (idiomatic)
    • 一 one (intensifier)
    • 惊 surprise, shock
    Example

    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.

  • 41 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.

  • 42 大师 dà shī — master HSK 6
    • 大 great, grand (emphasizes high level of achievement)
    • 师 master, expert (skilled professional or teacher)
    Example

    他是一位音乐大师。

    tā shì yí wèi yīn yuè dà shī

    He is a music master.

  • 43 大幅 dà fú — substantially HSK 6
    • 大 large, great (indicating magnitude)
    • 幅 extent, margin (indicating scope of change)
    Example

    房价大幅上涨了。

    fáng jià dà fú shàng zhǎng le

    Housing prices have risen substantially.

  • 44 大方 dà fang — generous; natural and poised HSK 6
    • 大 great; big
    • 方 manner; way; style
    Example

    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.

  • 45 大洋洲 Dà yáng zhōu — Oceania HSK 6
    Example

    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.

  • 46 大臣 dà chén — minister HSK 6
    • 大 great, high-ranking
    • 臣 minister, official, subject
    Example

    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.

  • 47 大致 dà zhì — roughly, approximately HSK 6
    • 大 broad, general
    • 致 extent, degree
    Example

    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.

  • 48 大都 dà dū — mostly HSK 6
    • 大 great, large (extent)
    • 都 all, whole
    Example

    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.

  • 49 宏大 hóng dà — grand, magnificent HSK 6
    • 宏 grand, vast, magnificent (emphasizing scope and impressiveness)
    • 大 great, large (reinforcing the large scale)
    Example

    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.

  • 50 庞大 páng dà — huge HSK 6
    • 庞 huge, enormous
    • 大 big, large (intensifies 'huge')
    Example

    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.

  • 51 放大 fàng dà — to magnify, to enlarge HSK 6
    • 放 to release, to expand (action of expanding)
    • 大 big, large (result of becoming larger)
    Example

    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.

  • 52 博大精深 bó dà jīng shēn — extensive and profound HSK 7
    • 博 extensive, broad, wide-ranging
    • 大 great, vast (emphasizing scale)
    • 精 refined, essential, profound
    • 深 deep, profound (emphasizing depth)
    Example

    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.

  • 53 发扬光大 fā yáng guāng dà — to carry forward and expand HSK 7
    • 发 to develop, to initiate
    • 扬 to promote, to spread
    • 光 glory, to glorify
    • 大 to expand, to magnify
    Example

    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.

  • 54 哄堂大笑 hōng táng dà xiào — the whole room burst into laughter HSK 7
    • 哄 uproarious, tumultuous (sound)
    • 堂 hall, room (full of people)
    • 大 big, loud (intensifier)
    • 笑 laugh, laughter
    Example

    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.

  • 55 壮大 zhuàng dà — to grow, to expand, to strengthen HSK 7
    • 壮 strong, robust, vigorous
    • 大 big, large, great
    Example

    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.

  • 56 大不了 dà bu liǎo — at worst; at most; if worst comes to worst HSK 7
    Example

    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.

  • 57 大为 dà wéi — greatly HSK 7
    • 大 great, big (indicates magnitude)
    • 为 to be, to become (forms intensifying adverb)
    Example

    他大为惊讶。

    tā dà wéi jīng yà

    He was greatly surprised.

  • 58 大体 dà tǐ — roughly HSK 7
    • 大 large, major (referring to the main outline)
    • 体 body, substance (referring to essential form)
    Example

    这个计划大体可行。

    zhè ge jì huà dà tǐ kě xíng

    This plan is roughly feasible.

  • 59 大公无私 dà gōng wú sī — selfless and impartial HSK 7
    • 大 great, emphasizing completeness
    • 公 public interest, impartial
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 私 private interest, selfish
    Example

    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.

  • 60 大同小异 dà tóng xiǎo yì — largely similar with minor differences HSK 7
    • 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)
    Example

    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.

  • 61 大名鼎鼎 dà míng dǐng dǐng — very famous HSK 7
    • 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
    Example

    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.

  • 62 大大咧咧 dà da liē liē — casual and careless HSK 7
    • 大 big, broad (conveying casualness)
    • 大 reduplication reinforcing casualness
    • 咧 grinning, informal manner (conveying carelessness)
    • 咧 reduplication reinforcing carelessness
    Example

    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.

  • 63 大宗 dà zōng — bulk; large-scale; staple HSK 7
    • 大 large; major (indicates scale or importance)
    • 宗 category; kind (refers to a type or classification)
    Example

    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.

  • 64 大局 dà jú — overall situation HSK 7
    • 大 large, comprehensive, overall (indicates scope and scale)
    • 局 situation, circumstances, state of affairs
    Example

    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.

  • 65 大惊小怪 dà jīng xiǎo guài — to make a fuss about nothing, to overreact HSK 7
    • 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)
    Example

    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.

  • 66 大意 dà yì — careless HSK 7
    • 大 main, major
    • 意 meaning, idea
    Example

    开车不能大意。

    kāi chē bù néng dà yì

    You can't be careless when driving.

  • 67 大数据 dà shù jù — big data HSK 7
    • 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)
    Example

    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.

  • 68 大有可为 dà yǒu kě wéi — have great potential HSK 7
    • 大 great, significant
    • 有 have, possess
    • 可 can, possible
    • 为 do, accomplish
    Example

    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.

  • 69 大气 dà qì — atmosphere HSK 7
    • 大 great, big
    • 气 spirit, bearing, manner
    Example

    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.

  • 70 大片 dà piàn — blockbuster HSK 7
    • 大 big, large, grand (scale/importance)
    • 片 film, movie
    Example

    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.

  • 71 大纲 dà gāng — outline HSK 7
    • 大 big, general, comprehensive
    • 纲 main points, key structure, framework
    Example

    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.

  • 72 大肆 dà sì — wantonly HSK 7
    • 大 large-scale, greatly
    • 肆 unbridled, without restraint
    Example

    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.

  • 73 大街小巷 dà jiē xiǎo xiàng — streets and alleys HSK 7
    • 大 big, large (referring to main streets)
    • 街 street (main thoroughfare)
    • 小 small, little (referring to narrow alleys)
    • 巷 alley, lane (narrow pathway)
    Example

    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.

  • 74 大陆 dà lù — continent; mainland HSK 7
    • 大 large, great (emphasizes vast scale)
    • 陆 land, continent (provides core meaning of landmass)
    Example

    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.

  • 75 大雁 dà yàn — wild goose HSK 7
    • 大 large, big (emphasizing the size of these wild goose species)
    • 雁 wild goose (the main semantic component referring to the bird)
    Example

    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.

  • 76 夸大 kuā dà — exaggerate HSK 7
    • 夸 to boast, to praise excessively
    • 大 big, to enlarge, to magnify
    Example

    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.

  • 77 皆大欢喜 jiē dà huān xǐ — Everyone is happy HSK 7
    • 皆 All, everyone
    • 大 Greatly, very (intensifier)
    • 欢 Joy, delight
    • 喜 Happiness, pleased
    Example

    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.

  • 78 盛大 shèng dà — grand HSK 7
    • 盛 flourishing, magnificent, prosperous
    • 大 great, large-scale
    Example

    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.

  • 79 粗心大意 cū xīn dà yì — careless HSK 7
    • 粗 rough, crude (lacking refinement or care)
    • 心 heart, mind (mental attention)
    • 大 big, great (emphasizing the degree)
    • 意 intention, thought (attention, care)
    Example

    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.

  • 80 老大 lǎo dà — very HSK 7
    • 老 intensifying prefix meaning 'very'
    • 大 great, much; combines with 老 to mean 'very'
    Example

    他老大不高兴。

    tā lǎo dà bù gāo xìng

    He is very unhappy.

  • 81 莫大 mò dà — immense HSK 7
    • 莫 nothing/none (intensifier meaning 'nothing greater')
    • 大 big/great
    Example

    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.

  • 82 顾全大局 gù quán dà jú — consider the overall situation HSK 7
    • 顾 consider, take into account
    • 全 completely, entirely, whole
    • 大 big, great, overall
    • 局 situation, overall picture
    Example

    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.

悟 wù — understand, realize, awaken to

Words with this character (4)
Structure & writing
1 恍 huǎng — suddenly; all at once; in a flash

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

consists of

1.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
1.2 光 guāng — light (visible or invisible radiation such as sunlight, lamplight, moonlight, infrared or ultraviolet rays); also called 光波 or 光线
光 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 7
恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 晃 huàng to shake, to sway 耀 yào to shine brilliantly; to dazzle 辉 huī radiant brilliance; glowing splendor

Stroke order

2 然 rán — (lit.) correct; right
然 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 5
燃 rán to burn; to be on fire

consists of

2.1 ⺼ — flesh/meat radical, representing body tissue or muscle
⺼ is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
能 néng ability; talent; skill 脑 nǎo brain (the main part of the nervous system, located in the cranial cavity, comprising cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, etc.)
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
育 yù to give birth to 胖 pàng fat, overweight (opposite of 瘦) 脏 zàng internal organs of the body 脚 jiǎo foot (of a person or animal) 脸 liǎn face (front of the head, from forehead to chin)
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腿 tuǐ leg (of a person or animal)
HSK 4
肚 dù belly; abdomen 肤 fū skin, the outer surface of the human body 肯 kěn meat attached to bone; key or vital part 背 bèi back (of the upper body, opposite the chest and abdomen) 胳 gē arm (used in "胳膊" "胳臂"), the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the wrist
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脱 tuō to come off; to fall away 脾 pí spleen (internal organ) 膊 bo 膏 gāo fat; grease; oil
HSK 5
捐 juān to abandon; to give up 肌 jī muscle; tissue composed of muscle fibers capable of contraction 肖 xiào to resemble, to look like 肥 féi fat; containing much fat (opposite of 'lean'; generally not used for people except in 肥胖, 减肥) 胁 xié the side of the body between the armpit and the waist
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胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum) 胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile 胜 shèng to defeat an opponent or enemy 胡 hú ancient general term for northern and western ethnic peoples 腰 yāo waist; the middle part of the body between the hips and ribs 膀 bǎng upper arm connected to the shoulder
HSK 6
肝 gān liver (digestive organ in humans and higher animals) 肠 cháng intestine (digestive organ connecting stomach to anus, divided into small and large intestine) 股 gǔ thigh (from hip to knee) 肩 jiān shoulder, the part of the body between the neck and arm 肪 fáng fat (as in 脂肪): organic compound formed from fatty acids and glycerol, stored in animal and plant tissue as an energy source
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肺 fèi lung (respiratory organ) 肿 zhǒng to swell (of skin, mucous membrane, muscle, etc. due to circulatory obstruction, inflammation, suppuration, or internal bleeding) 胞 bāo placenta and fetal membranes 胶 jiāo glue or adhesive substance (made from animal hides, horns, or plant secretions, or synthetic) 胸 xiōng chest; the front of the torso between the neck and abdomen 脂 zhī fat or oil from animal tissue or oil-bearing plant seeds 脆 cuì brittle; easily broken (opposite of "韧") 脖 bó neck (the part connecting head and torso) 腔 qiāng hollow or organ-containing cavity inside an animal's body 臂 bì arm 骨 gǔ bone, the hard tissue supporting the body in humans and vertebrates
HSK 7
婿 xù husband 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 肢 zhī limb (arm or leg of a person, or leg of certain animals) 胀 zhàng to swell, expand in volume (opposite of 缩)
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胎 tāi fetus; embryo in the womb of a human or other mammal 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 脉 mài blood vessel 腆 tiǎn (lit.) abundant; plentiful 腊 là ancient winter sacrifice to the gods held in the 12th lunar month 腕 wàn wrist; ankle 腥 xīng raw meat; meat and fish foods 腹 fù abdomen; belly 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 腼 miǎn shy and awkward; see 腼腆 膛 táng body cavity 膜 mó membrane (thin tissue in humans, animals, and plants) 膝 xī knee, the front part connecting the thigh and lower leg, containing a joint 膨 péng to expand in volume; to swell 膳 shàn meal; food 臀 tún buttocks 藤 téng plant name: ① wisteria (紫藤), a climbing plant with purple flowers, commonly called 藤萝; ② rattan (白藤), an evergreen woody plant with long, flexible yet tough stems used for weaving chairs, baskets, and boxes, commonly called 藤子; ③ gamboge tree (藤黄), an evergreen tree with round fruit and yellow resin used as a pigment, but toxic and not for coloring food 豚 tún piglet; pig in general
2.2 犬 quǎn — dog
犬 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 获 huò to capture; to seize 默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)
HSK 5
器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 状 zhuàng shape; form; state 献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly 臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)
HSK 7
伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 狱 yù prison; jail 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 飙 biāo (lit.) violent windstorm
2.3 灬 huǒ — fire radical
灬 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet 热 rè hot; high in temperature (opposite of 'cold')
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
照 zhào (of light) shine on an object 熊 xióng bear (large mammal with short tail, thick limbs, and hooked claws) 糕 gāo cake or pastry made from rice flour or wheat flour, e.g. 年糕, 蜂糕, 蛋糕
HSK 4
熟 shú ripe (of fruit or crops, opposite of '生')
HSK 5
烈 liè intense, strong, powerful (of concentration, force, momentum, etc.) 煮 zhǔ to boil or cook (food) in water over heat 熬 áo to cook grain etc. in water into a paste or porridge
HSK 6
杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle)
HSK 7
烹 pēng cooking method: stir briefly in hot oil, then add soy sauce and seasonings, and dish up immediately 煎 jiān to pan-fry (cook in a small amount of oil until surface is browned) 熙 xī (lit.) bright, radiant 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 蒸 zhēng to evaporate; (of liquid) to heat up and rise as vapor
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遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure

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3 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)

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

Stroke order

4 悟 wù — to understand; to comprehend; to awaken

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

consists of

4.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
4.2 吾
吾 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
语 yǔ speech; words
HSK 7
悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 捂 wǔ to cover or seal tightly 晤 wù to meet, to see (someone)

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