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果然 (guǒ rán) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

果然 (guǒ rán) is a Chinese word: as expected. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 果然

副 fù adverb

as expected

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.

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Word breakdown

果 guǒ — result, outcome

Words with this character (14)
  • 1 水果 shuǐ guǒ — fruit HSK 1
    • 水 water; indicates the juicy, watery nature
    • 果 fruit; the core meaning of edible fruit
    Example

    我喜欢吃水果。

    wǒ xǐ huan chī shuǐ guǒ

    I like to eat fruit.

  • 2 苹果 píng guǒ — apple HSK 1
    • 苹 component of the word for apple (no independent meaning in this context)
    • 果 fruit
    Example

    我喜欢吃苹果。

    wǒ xǐ huan chī píng guǒ

    I like to eat apples.

  • 3 如果 rú guǒ — if HSK 3
    • 如 like, as (forming the conditional sense)
    • 果 result, indeed (strengthening the conditional meaning)
    Example

    如果明天下雨，我们就不去公园了。

    rú guǒ míng tiān xià yǔ wǒ men jiù bù qù gōng yuán le

    If it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.

  • 4 效果 xiào guǒ — effect HSK 4
    • 效 effectiveness, efficacy
    • 果 result, outcome
    Example

    这个药的效果很好。

    zhè ge yào de xiào guǒ hěn hǎo

    The effect of this medicine is very good.

  • 5 果汁 guǒ zhī — juice HSK 4
    Example

    早餐时我喝了一杯新鲜的果汁。

    zǎo cān shí wǒ hē le yì bēi xīn xiān de guǒ zhī

    I drank a glass of fresh juice for breakfast.

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  • 6 结果 jié guǒ — result HSK 4
    • 结 to form, to produce
    • 果 fruit
    Example

    考试结果明天公布。

    kǎo shì jié guǒ míng tiān gōng bù

    The exam results will be announced tomorrow.

  • 7 后果 hòu guǒ — consequence HSK 5
    • 后 after, later (what comes after)
    • 果 result, outcome (the fruit or product)
    Example

    你要考虑这个决定的后果。

    nǐ yào kǎo lǜ zhè ge jué dìng de hòu guǒ

    You need to consider the consequences of this decision.

  • 8 成果 chéng guǒ — achievement HSK 5
    • 成 accomplishment, completion, success
    • 果 result, outcome, fruit
    Example

    科学家们展示了最新的研究成果。

    kē xué jiā men zhǎn shì le zuì xīn de yán jiū chéng guǒ

    The scientists presented their latest research achievements.

  • 9 果实 guǒ shí — fruit HSK 5
    • 果 fruit, result
    • 实 solid, actual, real (emphasizing tangible produce)
    Example

    秋天是收获果实的季节。

    qiū tiān shì shōu huò guǒ shí de jì jié

    Autumn is the season for harvesting fruits.

  • 10 糖果 táng guǒ — candy HSK 6
    • 糖 sugar, sweet substance
    • 果 fruit-like product, result
    Example

    孩子们喜欢吃糖果。

    hái zi men xǐ huan chī táng guǒ

    Children like to eat candy.

  • 11 坚果 jiān guǒ — nut HSK 7
    • 坚 hard, firm (describing the hard shell)
    • 果 fruit (indicates it's a type of fruit/seed)
    Example

    他每天早上吃一些坚果。

    tā měi tiān zǎo shang chī yì xiē jiān guǒ

    He eats some nuts every morning.

  • 12 果断 guǒ duàn — decisive HSK 7
    • 果 resolute, determined
    • 断 to decide, to cut off
    Example

    他做事很果断，从不犹豫。

    tā zuò shì hěn guǒ duàn cóng bù yóu yù

    He acts decisively and never hesitates.

  • 13 果真 guǒ zhēn — sure enough, really (as expected) HSK 7
    • 果 indeed, truly (confirming a result)
    • 真 truly, really (emphasizing reality)
    Example

    天气预报说会下雨，果真下雨了。

    tiān qì yù bào shuō huì xià yǔ guǒ zhēn xià yǔ le

    The weather forecast said it would rain, and sure enough it rained.

  • 14 硕果 shuò guǒ — fruitful result, great achievement HSK 7
    • 硕 large, great, abundant
    • 果 fruit, result, outcome
    Example

    他的努力终于结出了硕果。

    tā de nǔ lì zhōng yú jiē chū le shuò guǒ

    His efforts finally bore fruitful results.

然 rán — so, thus (affirmative suffix)

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 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.

  • 19 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.

  • 20 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.

  • 21 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.

  • 22 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.

  • 23 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.

  • 24 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.

  • 25 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.

  • 26 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.

  • 27 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.

  • 28 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.

  • 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.

Structure & writing
1 果 guǒ — fruit; the seed-bearing part of a plant after flowering
果 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction
HSK 4
棵 kē measure word for plants
HSK 5
裹 guǒ to wrap; to bind (with paper, cloth, or other sheet material) 颗 kē measure word for small, round or granular objects
HSK 7
巢 cháo nest (of birds, bees, ants, etc.) 裸 luǒ to be naked, bare (the body)

consists of

1.1 田 tián — farmland; cultivated field (in some regions specifically paddy field)
田 is a component in 23 characters
HSK 1
果 guǒ fruit; the seed-bearing part of a plant after flowering 男 nán male (opposite of "female") 里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
备 bèi to possess, to be equipped with 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool) 累 lěi to pile up; to accumulate
HSK 3
界 jiè boundary between different regions 留 liú to stay in a place; not to leave
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
HSK 5
胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum)
HSK 6
略 lüè brief, not detailed; opposite of '详' 雷 léi thunder (the loud sound produced when two oppositely charged clouds discharge electricity)
HSK 7
亩 mǔ mǔ, a Chinese unit of area (1 mǔ = 666.7 m²; 10 fēn = 1 mǔ; 100 mǔ = 1 qǐng) 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 甸 diàn outlying areas beyond the suburbs in ancient times 畔 pàn boundary of a field
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畜 chù animal; esp. domesticated beast 畴 chóu (lit.) cultivated farmland 畸 jī irregular, abnormal 苗 miáo seedling; tender shoots or leaves of certain vegetables
1.2 木 mù — tree; general term for woody plants
木 is a component in 126 characters
HSK 1
休 xiū to stop; to cease (something) 床 chuáng bed (furniture for sleeping) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 机 jī machine; a device or apparatus composed of many parts that can do work or serve a special function 条 tiáo a long narrow strip
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杯 bēi cup or glass for holding wine, water, tea, etc. 果 guǒ fruit; the seed-bearing part of a plant after flowering 校 xiào school 样 yàng shape; appearance; state of affairs 桌 zhuō table; desk (furniture for placing items on) 椅 yǐ chair (a seat with a backrest) 茶 chá tea plant (evergreen shrub with oblong leaves, white flowers, and hard-shelled seeds; young leaves are processed into tea leaves)
HSK 2
楼 lóu a floor/storey of a building
HSK 3
末 mò tip or end of an object 朵 duǒ measure word for flowers or clusters 李 lǐ plum tree (deciduous tree with white flowers) 束 shù to tie; to bind 板 bǎn a flat, hard piece of material (board, plank, slab)
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极 jí apex; highest point; extremity 查 chá to inspect carefully; to examine 树 shù tree; general term for woody plants 根 gēn root (organ of a higher plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients; taproots and fibrous roots) 梯 tī ladder; stairs; escalator 检 jiǎn to inspect; to examine 概 gài general idea; outline 相 xiāng mutually; each other
HSK 4
困 kùn to be trapped in hardship or difficulty; unable to break free from circumstances 术 shù skill; technique; art; learning 杂 zá varied; mixed; not pure 材 cái timber; wood 村 cūn village; small residential settlement
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松 sōng pine tree (evergreen or deciduous conifer) 林 lín forest; grove of trees or bamboo 染 rǎn to dye (an object with dye) 柿 shì persimmon tree, a deciduous tree with oval leaves, yellowish-white flowers, and edible orange or red fruit 标 biāo treetop; tip of a branch 格 gé a ruled cell, box, or grid compartment 案 àn ancient wooden food tray 桥 qiáo bridge (structure built over water or in the air for passage) 桶 tǒng bucket; barrel; tub (cylindrical container made of plastic, wood, or metal, sometimes with a handle) 棒 bàng stick; club (usu. thick and short) 森 sēn abounding in trees; densely forested 棵 kē measure word for plants 植 zhí to plant, to cultivate 深 shēn deep (opposite of shallow)
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未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 权 quán ancient counterweight of a steelyard 构 gòu to construct; to compose; to design 析 xī to separate; to disperse 架 jià rack, shelf, or frame used to support or hold objects
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某 mǒu a certain (person, place, thing, etc.); so-and-so 柜 guì cabinet or chest (for storing documents, clothes, etc.), usually rectangular, made of metal or wood, with a door or lid 桃 táo peach tree, a small deciduous tree with smooth twigs, oblong-lanceolate leaves, solitary pink flowers, and sweet, roughly spherical fruit covered in fine fuzz; the kernel is used medicinally 档 dàng shelving or cabinet with compartments for storing files 梨 lí pear tree, a deciduous tree or shrub with five-petaled white flowers and oval leaves 模 mó rule; norm; standard 橘 jú mandarin orange tree, an evergreen tree bearing oblate sweet-sour fruit with red-yellow peel used in medicine 橙 chéng orange tree (evergreen tree with oval leaves, juicy round fruit with red-yellow rind) 橡 xiàng deciduous oak tree (also called 栎, 麻栎, or 柞树) whose leaves feed silkworms and whose timber is used for sleepers and furniture 荣 róng lush; flourishing (of plants) 采 cǎi to pick (flowers, leaves, or fruit) 闲 xián free; unoccupied; idle (opposite of 'busy') 集 jí to gather, assemble, collect
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呆 dāi foolish; stupid 朴 pǔ unworked timber; rough wood 杀 shā to kill; to cause the death of a person or animal 杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 枕 zhěn pillow
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枝 zhī branch (of a plant) 枪 qiāng traditional spear or lance with a sharp metal tip on a long shaft 枯 kū withered; dried out (of plants) 柔 róu soft, pliant (opposite of "刚") 柴 chái firewood; brushwood for burning 栋 dòng ridgepole or main beam of a house 栏 lán railing; barrier 株 zhū roots and trunk of a tree above ground 核 hé hard pit or stone at the center of a fruit 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member 梅 méi plum tree (deciduous tree with oval leaves, cold-resistant, blooming in early spring with five-petaled flowers in pink, white, or red; fruit is round, green when unripe and yellow when ripe, edible and sour) 械 xiè specialized implement or tool 棉 mián cotton plant (annual or perennial herb or shrub; cultivated varieties include upland cotton, sea-island cotton, tree cotton, etc.; cotton fibers are a key textile material; seeds can be pressed for oil; commonly called 棉花) 棋 qí board game (such as Go, chess, checkers) 棍 gùn stick; rod (made from wood, bamboo, etc.) 棕 zōng brown color (like palm fiber) 椎 zhuī vertebra, short bone forming the spine in humans and higher animals 椒 jiāo pepper plant (Sichuan pepper, black pepper, chili pepper, etc.) whose fruits or seeds have a pungent or spicy flavor 榜 bǎng posted list of names 横 héng horizontal (opposite of vertical 竖/直) 渠 qú waterway, especially an artificially dug canal or ditch
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朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 朽 xiǔ to rot or decay (of material over time) 杆 gǎn the slender, rod-like part of an object (including hollow ones) 杖 zhàng walking stick, cane 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears)
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杠 gàng thick rod or pole 杨 yáng poplar tree (deciduous tree with oval or lanceolate leaves and upright branches, including white poplar and other varieties) 枉 wǎng crooked, bent; referring to error or deviation 枚 méi a counter for small objects (similar to 个), one by one 枢 shū pivot; central or crucial part 柄 bǐng handle of an object 柏 bǎi cypress tree, an evergreen with scale-like leaves and cone fruits; hard wood used as building material 柱 zhù pillar; column (a vertical load-bearing structural member in a building, usually made of wood or stone) 柳 liǔ willow tree (deciduous tree with long, slender drooping branches and narrow leaves) 栖 qī to perch (originally of birds on trees); broadly, to dwell or stay 栽 zāi to plant; to grow (plants) 桂 guì plant name: 1. cinnamon tree (evergreen, white flowers, aromatic bark used as spice and medicine); 2. bay laurel (evergreen, oblong leaves, yellow flowers, leaves used as spice); 3. sweet osmanthus (evergreen shrub or small tree, also called 木樨, white or yellow fragrant flowers used as spice) 框 kuàng frame embedded in a wall for installing doors or windows 桑 sāng mulberry tree, a deciduous tree with oval serrated leaves used to feed silkworms, sweet purple or yellow-green fruit, and bark/leaves/fruit/roots used in medicine 桨 jiǎng oar; paddle (for rowing a boat, usually wooden, cylindrical on the upper part and flat and slightly wider on the lower part) 桩 zhuāng stake or post driven into the ground 梢 shāo the thinner end of a strip-like object 梭 suō shuttle (weaving tool on a loom that carries the weft thread through the warp, thick in the middle and pointed at both ends, typically made of hard wood; also called 梭子) 梳 shū comb (tool for tidying hair or beard, made of bamboo, wood, or plastic) 棚 péng shed or awning made of bamboo, wood, and matting to shelter from sun, wind, and rain 棱 léng edge where two surfaces of an object meet 棺 guān coffin 椭 tuǒ elliptical; oval shape formed by cutting a cylinder or cone at an angle 椰 yē coconut palm, a tall tropical evergreen tree whose fruit contains juice and edible flesh 楷 kǎi model, example, standard 榨 zhà to press or squeeze out juice from something 槐 huái pagoda tree, a deciduous tree with pinnate leaves, pale yellow flowers, and cylindrical seed pods; used as dye source, medicine, and timber 槛 kǎn threshold (low strip at the base of a door, made of wood or stone) 槽 cáo trough (rectangular container with raised sides and a sunken middle, used for feed, water, or wine; especially a feed trough for livestock) 橱 chú cabinet; cupboard (a piece of furniture with doors for storing things) 檐 yán eaves; overhanging edge of a roof 沐 mù to wash one's hair; to bathe, wash

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

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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.)
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然 rán (lit.) correct; right
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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