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截然不同 (jié rán bù tóng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

截然不同 (jié rán bù tóng) is a Chinese word: completely different. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 截然不同

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

completely different

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.

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Word breakdown

截 jié — sharply, clearly (indicating a sharp distinction)

Words with this character (3)
  • 1 截止 jié zhǐ — to end, to expire (deadline) HSK 6
    • 截 to cut off, to intercept
    • 止 to stop, to cease
    Example

    报名截止日期是明天。

    bào míng jié zhǐ rì qī shì míng tiān

    The registration deadline is tomorrow.

  • 2 截至 jié zhì — as of, up to (a point in time) HSK 6
    • 截 to cut off, to stop at (a point)
    • 至 to reach, to arrive at
    Example

    截至昨天，我们已经收到了一百份申请。

    jié zhì zuó tiān wǒ men yǐ jīng shōu dào le yì bǎi fèn shēn qǐng

    As of yesterday, we have received one hundred applications.

  • 3 斩钉截铁 zhǎn dīng jié tiě — resolute and decisive HSK 7
    • 斩 to cut, to chop - represents decisive cutting action
    • 钉 nail - a hard object symbolizing strength and firmness
    • 截 to cut off, to sever - reinforces the decisive action
    • 铁 iron - symbolizes hardness and unwavering strength
    Example

    经理斩钉截铁地表示公司不会裁员。

    jīng lǐ zhǎn dīng jié tiě de biǎo shì gōng sī bú huì cái yuán

    The manager stated resolutely that the company would not lay off employees.

然 rán — manner suffix (forms adverb emphasizing the state)

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 恍然大悟 huǎng rán dà wù — suddenly realize HSK 7
    • 恍 suddenly, in a flash
    • 然 manner suffix (indicates the way something happens)
    • 大 great, big (intensifies the realization)
    • 悟 understand, realize, awaken to
    Example

    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.

  • 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.

不 bù — not (negation particle)

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同 tóng — same, similar (the concept being negated)

Words with this character (39)
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Structure & writing
1 截 jié — to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)

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

consists of

1.1 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)
HSK 3
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)
HSK 5
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
1.2 隹 zhuī — short-tailed bird radical
隹 is a component in 23 characters
HSK 1
谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun)
HSK 2
准 zhǔn standard; norm; criterion
HSK 3
难 nán difficult; not easy (opposite of 易)
HSK 4
售 shòu to sell; to vend 推 tuī push (an object) outward in the direction of force
HSK 5
唯 wéi solely, only 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things 维 wéi to connect; to tie 集 jí to gather, assemble, collect
HSK 6
截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender) 携 xié to carry with one; to bring along 椎 zhuī vertebra, short bone forming the spine in humans and higher animals 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle) 雄 xióng male (of organisms that produce sperm, opposite of 雌)
HSK 7
帷 wéi curtain; tent curtain surrounding an area 稚 zhì (dial.) late-planted crops 雀 què sparrow; small bird with long wings, varies in plumage between sexes, feeds on grains and insects; refers broadly to small birds 雅 yǎ court music of the Zhou dynasty; the Ya odes in the Book of Songs (divided into Greater Ya and Lesser Ya) 雇 gù to hire someone to work for you
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雌 cí female (of animals or plants, capable of producing egg cells; opposite of 雄) 雕 diāo to carve or engrave on bamboo, wood, jade, metal, etc. 霍 huò (lit.) suddenly; swiftly 鹤 hè crane (large wading bird with long neck and legs, white or grey plumage)
1.3 戈 gē — ancient hooked weapon with a metal head and bamboo or wooden handle
戈 is a component in 12 characters
HSK 1
找 zhǎo to look for; to seek out
HSK 3
戏 xì to play; to frolic 或 huò perhaps; maybe
HSK 4
划 huà to divide; to differentiate 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body)
HSK 5
战 zhàn war; battle; combat 裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)
HSK 6
戒 jiè to guard against; to be vigilant 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)
HSK 7
伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 戳 chuō stamp; seal (–子, –儿) 栽 zāi to plant; to grow (plants)

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)
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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
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然 rán (lit.) correct; right
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哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
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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)
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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)
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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
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点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet 热 rè hot; high in temperature (opposite of 'cold')
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然 rán (lit.) correct; right
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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
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熟 shú ripe (of fruit or crops, opposite of '生')
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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
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杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle)
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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 不 bù — not; no (negation before verbs, adjectives, or adverbs)
不 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
杯 bēi cup or glass for holding wine, water, tea, etc. 还 huán to return to the original place or state
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坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive
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环 huán ring-shaped object
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否 fǒu not; used before action morphemes to express negation 怀 huái chest; bosom
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歪 wāi not straight; crooked; tilted (opposite of 'straight')
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胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg

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

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4 同 tóng — same; identical (opposite of '异')
Xpinyin
同 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 5
洞 dòng cave; hole; hollow or deep recess in an object
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筒 tǒng thick bamboo tube 铜 tóng copper (metallic element, symbol Cu, atomic number 29)

consists of

4.1 凡 fán — ordinary, commonplace
凡 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
同 tóng same; identical (opposite of '异')
HSK 6
佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 巩 gǒng firm, solid 帆 fān sail (cloth on a ship's mast to catch the wind)
4.2 口 kǒu — mouth (organ for eating and drinking, sometimes part of the vocal apparatus)
口 is a component in 181 characters
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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')
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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

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