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脚踏实地 (jiǎo tà shí dì) — Chinese word meaning

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脚踏实地 (jiǎo tà shí dì) is a Chinese word: down-to-earth, realistic and practical. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 脚踏实地

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

down-to-earth, realistic and practical

他做事脚踏实地，从不好高骛远。

tā zuò shì jiǎo tà shí dì cóng bù hào gāo wù yuǎn

He does things in a down-to-earth manner and never aims unrealistically high.

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Word breakdown

脚 jiǎo — foot/leg - represents one's physical foundation

Words with this character (5)

踏 tà — step/tread - the action of stepping firmly

Words with this character (2)

实 shí — solid/real - emphasizes stability and reality

Words with this character (48)
  • 1 其实 qí shí — actually HSK 3
    • 其 that; its (demonstrative particle emphasizing what follows)
    • 实 real; true; actual (emphasizes the reality or truth)
    Example

    其实他很聪明。

    qí shí tā hěn cōng ming

    Actually, he is very smart.

  • 2 实在 shí zài — honest; real; reliable HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual, solid
    • 在 reinforces reality/existence, creating 'truly'
    Example

    他是个实在人，从不说谎。

    tā shì gè shí zài rén cóng bù shuō huǎng

    He is an honest person who never tells lies.

  • 3 实际 shí jì — actual, real, practical HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual
    • 际 circumstances, situation
    Example

    我们要了解实际情况。

    wǒ men yào liǎo jiě shí jì qíng kuàng

    We need to understand the actual situation.

  • 4 实际上 shí jì shàng — actually HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual
    • 际 situation, circumstance (combines with 实 to mean 'actual situation')
    • 上 on, upon (forms adverbial suffix meaning 'in terms of')
    Example

    这道题看起来很难，实际上很简单。

    zhè dào tí kàn qǐ lái hěn nán shí jì shàng hěn jiǎn dān

    This problem looks difficult, but actually it's simple.

  • 5 确实 què shí — indeed HSK 4
    • 确 certain, firm
    • 实 real, true
    Example

    这个菜确实很好吃。

    zhè ge cài què shí hěn hǎo chī

    This dish is indeed very delicious.

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  • 6 诚实 chéng shí — honest HSK 4
    • 诚 sincerity, genuineness
    • 实 truth, reality, substance
    Example

    他是一个诚实的人。

    tā shì yí gè chéng shí de rén

    He is an honest person.

  • 7 事实 shì shí — fact HSK 5
    • 事 matter, thing, affair
    • 实 real, actual, true
    Example

    这是一个不可否认的事实。

    zhè shì yí gè bù kě fǒu rèn de shì shí

    This is an undeniable fact.

  • 8 实习 shí xí — to intern HSK 5
    • 实 practical, actual, real
    • 习 to practice, to study, to learn
    Example

    我在一家大公司实习。

    wǒ zài yì jiā dà gōng sī shí xí

    I'm interning at a large company.

  • 9 实力 shí lì — strength HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual, substantial
    • 力 power, strength, force
    Example

    这支球队的实力很强。

    zhè zhī qiú duì de shí lì hěn qiáng

    This team's strength is very strong.

  • 10 实施 shí shī — implement HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real; emphasizes making something concrete
    • 施 carry out, execute, apply
    Example

    政府将实施新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ jiāng shí shī xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government will implement new environmental protection policies.

  • 11 实现 shí xiàn — to realize, to achieve HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual (making something tangible and real)
    • 现 to appear, to manifest (bringing into visible existence)
    Example

    他终于实现了自己的梦想。

    tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng

    He finally realized his dream.

  • 12 实用 shí yòng — practical HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual, solid
    • 用 use, application
    Example

    这个设计很实用。

    zhè ge shè jì hěn shí yòng

    This design is very practical.

  • 13 实行 shí xíng — implement HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real, practical
    • 行 carry out, execute, perform
    Example

    政府决定实行新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ jué dìng shí xíng xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government decided to implement new environmental policies.

  • 14 实践 shí jiàn — practice, put into practice HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real (making something real)
    • 践 carry out, execute (the action of doing)
    Example

    他决心实践自己的承诺。

    tā jué xīn shí jiàn zì jǐ de chéng nuò

    He is determined to put his promises into practice.

  • 15 实验 shí yàn — experiment HSK 5
    • 实 actual, practical, real
    • 验 test, verify, examine
    Example

    我们明天要做一个化学实验。

    wǒ men míng tiān yào zuò yí gè huà xué shí yàn

    We will do a chemistry experiment tomorrow.

  • 16 实验室 shí yàn shì — laboratory HSK 5
    • 实 actual, practical (forms the word 'experiment' with 验)
    • 验 test, examine, verify (forms the word 'experiment' with 实)
    • 室 room, chamber (indicates a physical space)
    Example

    学生们正在实验室做实验。

    xué shēng men zhèng zài shí yàn shì zuò shí yàn

    The students are doing experiments in the laboratory.

  • 17 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.

  • 18 现实 xiàn shí — reality HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 实 real, actual, true
    Example

    我们必须面对现实。

    wǒ men bì xū miàn duì xiàn shí

    We must face reality.

  • 19 真实 zhēn shí — real HSK 5
    • 真 true, genuine
    • 实 actual, solid, concrete
    Example

    这部电影基于真实事件。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng jī yú zhēn shí shì jiàn

    This movie is based on real events.

  • 20 充实 chōng shí — fulfilling, substantial HSK 6
    • 充 to fill, to make full
    • 实 substantial, solid, real
    Example

    这个假期过得很充实。

    zhè ge jià qī guò de hěn chōng shí

    This holiday was very fulfilling.

  • 21 切实 qiè shí — practical, realistic HSK 6
    • 切 close to reality, earnest, fitting
    • 实 real, actual, concrete, solid
    Example

    政府采取了切实措施改善民生。

    zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ le qiè shí cuò shī gǎi shàn mín shēng

    The government took practical measures to improve people's livelihood.

  • 22 实惠 shí huì — affordable, economical, cost-effective HSK 6
    • 实 real, actual, substantial (emphasizing genuine value)
    • 惠 benefit, favor (emphasizing advantage to the buyer)
    Example

    超市里的商品既新鲜又实惠。

    chāo shì lǐ de shāng pǐn jì xīn xiān yòu shí huì

    The products in the supermarket are both fresh and affordable.

  • 23 实时 shí shí — real-time HSK 6
    Example

    这款应用能实时翻译对话。

    zhè kuǎn yìng yòng néng shí shí fān yì duì huà

    This app can translate conversations in real-time.

  • 24 实话 shí huà — truth HSK 6
    • 实 real, true, genuine
    • 话 words, speech
    Example

    说实话，我不太喜欢这个。

    shuō shí huà wǒ bù tài xǐ huan zhè ge

    To tell the truth, I don't really like this.

  • 25 实质 shí zhì — essence HSK 6
    • 实 real, actual, true
    • 质 nature, substance, quality
    Example

    我们需要了解事情的实质。

    wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě shì qing de shí zhì

    We need to understand the essence of the matter.

  • 26 结实 jiē shi — sturdy HSK 6
    • 结 to bind, to tie together
    • 实 solid, substantial
    Example

    这把椅子很结实。

    zhè bǎ yǐ zi hěn jiē shi

    This chair is very sturdy.

  • 27 老实 lǎo shi — honest HSK 6
    • 老 solid/steady (character)
    • 实 true/genuine
    Example

    他是个老实人。

    tā shì gè lǎo shi rén

    He is an honest person.

  • 28 证实 zhèng shí — to confirm HSK 6
    • 证 evidence, proof
    • 实 real, true, actual
    Example

    这个消息已经被证实了。

    zhè ge xiāo xi yǐ jīng bèi zhèng shí le

    This news has already been confirmed.

  • 29 踏实 tā shi — down-to-earth HSK 6
    • 踏 to step firmly
    • 实 solid
    Example

    这孩子做事很踏实。

    zhè hái zi zuò shì hěn tā shi

    This child does things reliably.

  • 30 务实 wù shí — pragmatic HSK 7
    • 务 devote oneself to, attend to
    • 实 reality, practical matters, substance
    Example

    他做事很务实，从不好高骛远。

    tā zuò shì hěn wù shí cóng bù hào gāo wù yuǎn

    He is very pragmatic in his work and never aims too high.

  • 31 名副其实 míng fù qí shí — worthy of the name HSK 7
    • 名 name, reputation
    • 副 match, correspond to
    • 其 its, that
    • 实 reality, truth
    Example

    他是名副其实的专家。

    tā shì míng fù qí shí de zhuān jiā

    He is a true expert.

  • 32 坚实 jiān shí — solid HSK 7
    • 坚 firm, strong, hard
    • 实 solid, substantial, dense
    Example

    我们需要打下坚实的基础。

    wǒ men xū yào dǎ xià jiān shí de jī chǔ

    We need to lay a solid foundation.

  • 33 夯实 hāng shí — to consolidate; to strengthen HSK 7
    • 夯 to ram, to tamp (the action of pounding to make solid)
    • 实 solid, firm (the resulting state of being consolidated)
    Example

    我们要夯实基础，才能取得成功。

    wǒ men yào hāng shí jī chǔ cái néng qǔ dé chéng gōng

    We must consolidate the foundation to achieve success.

  • 34 如实 rú shí — truthfully, according to the facts HSK 7
    • 如 according to, in accordance with
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    他如实地向警察报告了事情的经过。

    tā rú shí de xiàng jǐng chá bào gào le shì qing de jīng guò

    He truthfully reported the course of events to the police.

  • 35 实事求是 shí shì qiú shì — seek truth from facts HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual
    • 事 matters, facts
    • 求 seek, pursue
    • 是 truth, what is correct
    Example

    他一向实事求是，从不夸大其词。

    tā yī xiàng shí shì qiú shì cóng bù kuā dà qí cí

    He always seeks truth from facts and never exaggerates.

  • 36 实体 shí tǐ — entity HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, concrete
    • 体 body, form, entity
    Example

    虚拟世界和实体世界有很大区别。

    xū nǐ shì jiè hé shí tǐ shì jiè yǒu hěn dà qū bié

    There is a big difference between the virtual world and the physical world.

  • 37 实况 shí kuàng — live broadcast HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual (indicates real-time/live nature)
    • 况 situation, condition (refers to the live state/circumstances)
    Example

    这场足球比赛将进行实况转播。

    zhè chǎng zú qiú bǐ sài jiāng jìn xíng shí kuàng zhuǎn bō

    This football match will be broadcast live.

  • 38 实地 shí dì — on-site HSK 7
    • 实 actual, real, concrete
    • 地 place, site, location
    Example

    我们需要实地考察这个项目。

    wǒ men xū yào shí dì kǎo chá zhè ge xiàng mù

    We need to conduct an on-site inspection of this project.

  • 39 实物 shí wù — physical object HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, tangible
    • 物 object, thing, item
    Example

    这个博物馆展示了很多历史实物。

    zhè ge bó wù guǎn zhǎn shì le hěn duō lì shǐ shí wù

    This museum displays many historical physical objects.

  • 40 实话实说 shí huà shí shuō — speak frankly HSK 7
    • 实 true, honest, real
    • 话 words, speech
    • 实 true, honest, real (reinforcing)
    • 说 speak, say, tell
    Example

    实话实说，我觉得你的想法很好。

    shí huà shí shuō wǒ jué de nǐ de xiǎng fǎ hěn hǎo

    To be frank, I think your idea is very good.

  • 41 忠实 zhōng shí — loyal, faithful HSK 7
    • 忠 loyal, devoted (to a person or cause)
    • 实 genuine, true, sincere (emphasizing authenticity)
    Example

    这只狗对主人非常忠实。

    zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔ rén fēi cháng zhōng shí

    This dog is very loyal to its owner.

  • 42 扎实 zhā shi — solid; substantial; sound HSK 7
    • 扎 to bind firmly; secure
    • 实 solid; substantial
    Example

    他的基础很扎实。

    tā de jī chǔ hěn zhā shi

    His foundation is very solid.

  • 43 朴实 pǔ shí — unpretentious HSK 7
    • 朴 simple, plain, unadorned
    • 实 honest, sincere, genuine
    Example

    他是一个朴实的农民。

    tā shì yí gè pǔ shí de nóng mín

    He is an unpretentious farmer.

  • 44 核实 hé shí — verify HSK 7
    • 核 examine carefully, check thoroughly
    • 实 truth, reality, facts
    Example

    我们需要核实这些信息的真实性。

    wǒ men xū yào hé shí zhè xiē xìn xī de zhēn shí xìng

    We need to verify the authenticity of this information.

  • 45 着实 zhuó shí — really HSK 7
    • 着 firmly, truly (emphasizing authenticity)
    • 实 real, actual (reinforcing genuineness)
    Example

    这道题着实很难。

    zhè dào tí zhuó shí hěn nán

    This problem is really difficult.

  • 46 纪实 jì shí — to document, to record facts HSK 7
    • 纪 to record, to chronicle
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    记者用镜头纪实了灾区的真实情况。

    jì zhě yòng jìng tóu jì shí le zāi qū de zhēn shí qíng kuàng

    The journalist used the camera to document the real situation in the disaster area.

  • 47 落实 luò shí — implement HSK 7
    • 落 to bring down, to settle into place
    • 实 real, concrete, actual
    Example

    政府必须落实新政策。

    zhèng fǔ bì xū luò shí xīn zhèng cè

    The government must implement the new policy.

  • 48 软实力 ruǎn shí lì — soft power HSK 7
    • 软 soft, flexible (as opposed to hard/coercive)
    • 实 real, actual (forms compound meaning 'strength/power')
    • 力 power, strength, force
    Example

    中国通过文化交流增强软实力。

    Zhōng guó tōng guò wén huà jiāo liú zēng qiáng ruǎn shí lì

    China enhances its soft power through cultural exchange.

地 dì — ground/earth - the foundation one stands on

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

    孩子们在草地上玩耍。

    hái zi men zài cǎo dì shàng wán shuǎ

    The children are playing on the lawn.

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

    春节期间，各地都有庆祝活动。

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

    During Spring Festival, there are celebrations in various places.

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

    请写下您的地址。

    qǐng xiě xià nín de dì zhǐ

    Please write down your address.

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

    地球是我们的家园。

    dì qiú shì wǒ men de jiā yuán

    Earth is our home.

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

    我们终于到达了目的地。

    wǒ men zhōng yú dào dá le mù dì dì

    We finally arrived at our destination.

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

    农民在土地上种植庄稼。

    nóng mín zài tǔ dì shàng zhòng zhí zhuāng jia

    Farmers plant crops on the land.

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

    地下停车场很大。

    dì xià tíng chē chǎng hěn dà

    The underground parking lot is very big.

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

    教育可以提高一个人的社会地位。

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

    Education can improve a person's social status.

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

    这个地区的经济发展很快。

    zhè ge dì qū de jīng jì fā zhǎn hěn kuài

    The economy of this region is developing rapidly.

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

    地理课很有趣。

    dì lǐ kè hěn yǒu qù

    Geography class is very interesting.

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

    昨天晚上发生了地震。

    zuó tiān wǎn shang fā shēng le dì zhèn

    An earthquake occurred last night.

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

    地面很湿，小心滑倒。

    dì miàn hěn shī xiǎo xīn huá dǎo

    The ground is wet, be careful not to slip.

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

    当地人很友好。

    dāng dì rén hěn yǒu hǎo

    The local people are very friendly.

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

    他是本地人。

    tā shì běn dì rén

    He is a local.

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

    海龟在陆地上行动缓慢。

    hǎi guī zài lù dì shàng xíng dòng huǎn màn

    Sea turtles move slowly on land.

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

    这个茶叶的产地是中国。

    zhè ge chá yè de chǎn dì shì Zhōng guó

    The place of origin of this tea is China.

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

    不同地域有不同的文化特色。

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

    Different regions have different cultural characteristics.

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

    这个地区的地形很复杂。

    zhè ge dì qū de dì xíng hěn fù zá

    The terrain of this area is very complex.

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

    我们在研究这里的地质情况。

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

    We are studying the geological conditions here.

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

    战争期间，村民们挖了一条地道来躲避敌人。

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

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

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

    我们需要找一个合适的场地举办活动。

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

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

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

    公司在上海建立了新的研发基地。

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

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

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

    春天来了，大地复苏。

    chūn tiān lái le dà dì fù sū

    Spring has come, the earth awakens.

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

    附近的工地噪音很大。

    fù jìn de gōng dì zào yīn hěn dà

    The nearby construction site is very noisy.

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

    他特地从北京赶来参加我的婚礼。

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

    He specially came from Beijing to attend my wedding.

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

    我爷爷在农村种地。

    wǒ yé ye zài nóng cūn zhòng dì

    My grandfather farms in the countryside.

  • 32 空地 kòng dì — vacant lot HSK 6
    Example

    孩子们在街角的空地上踢足球。

    háizimen zài jiējiǎo de kòngdì shàng tī zúqiú

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

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

    飞机安全落地了。

    fēi jī ān quán luò dì le

    The plane landed safely.

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

    秋天的时候，树下遍地都是落叶。

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

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

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

    这件事没有商量的余地。

    zhè jiàn shì méi yǒu shāng liang de yú dì

    This matter has no room for negotiation.

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

    很多内地游客喜欢来香港购物。

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

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

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

    冬天的东北，冰天雪地，非常寒冷。

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

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

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

    黄河是中华文明的发源地。

    Huáng Hé shì Zhōng huá wén míng de fā yuán dì

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

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

    这个项目的实施必须因地制宜，考虑当地的实际情况。

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

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

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

    我们需要保护地下水不受污染。

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

    We need to protect groundwater from pollution.

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

    这里地势平坦，适合建设机场。

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

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

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

    温带地带的气候比较适合人类居住。

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

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

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

    这个房间的地板很干净。

    zhè ge fáng jiān de dì bǎn hěn gān jìng

    The floor of this room is very clean.

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

    事情已经到了无法挽回的地步。

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

    Things have reached an irreversible extent.

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

    商店的地段非常重要。

    shāng diàn de dì duàn fēi cháng zhòng yào

    The location of a shop is very important.

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

    客厅里铺着一块红色的地毯。

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

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

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

    战争让这个城市变成了地狱。

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

    War turned this city into hell.

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

    他陷入了困难的境地。

    tā xiàn rù le kùn nán de jìng dì

    He fell into a difficult situation.

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

    他们去墓地祭拜祖先。

    tā men qù mù dì jì bài zǔ xiān

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

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

    天地之间，万物生长。

    tiān dì zhī jiān wàn wù shēng zhǎng

    Between heaven and earth, all things grow.

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

    父母爱孩子是天经地义的。

    fù mǔ ài hái zi shì tiān jīng dì yì de

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

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

    他们的爱情天长地久。

    tā men de ài qíng tiān cháng dì jiǔ

    Their love is eternal.

  • 53 实地 shí dì — on-site HSK 7
    • 实 actual, real, concrete
    • 地 place, site, location
    Example

    我们需要实地考察这个项目。

    wǒ men xū yào shí dì kǎo chá zhè ge xiàng mù

    We need to conduct an on-site inspection of this project.

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

    受伤的士兵就地接受治疗。

    shòu shāng de shì bīng jiù dì jiē shòu zhì liáo

    The injured soldiers received treatment on the spot.

  • 55 开天辟地 kāi tiān pì dì — to create the world; epoch-making; unprecedented HSK 7
    • 开 to open, to start (heaven)
    • 天 heaven, sky
    • 辟 to split open, to cleave
    • 地 earth, ground
    Example

    这项发明是开天辟地的创新。

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

    This invention is an epoch-making innovation.

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

    这是一场惊天动地的革命。

    zhè shì yì chǎng jīng tiān dòng dì de gé mìng

    This is an earth-shattering revolution.

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

    他在房地产行业工作了十年。

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

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

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

    他暗地里帮助了很多人。

    tā àn dì lǐ bāng zhù le hěn duō rén

    He secretly helped many people.

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

    湿地是许多野生动物的栖息地。

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

    Wetlands are habitats for many wild animals.

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

    四川盆地是中国最大的盆地之一。

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

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

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

    这个城市有很多绿地。

    zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō lǜ dì

    This city has many green spaces.

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

    改革开放给中国带来了翻天覆地的变化。

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

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

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

    农民正在耕地。

    nóng mín zhèng zài gēng dì

    The farmer is plowing the land.

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

    这件衣服的质地很柔软。

    zhè jiàn yī fu de zhì dì hěn róu ruǎn

    The texture of this clothing is very soft.

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

    士兵们坚守阵地。

    shì bīng men jiān shǒu zhèn dì

    The soldiers firmly defend their position.

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

    现在我们可以随时随地上网。

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

    Now we can go online anytime, anywhere.

Structure & writing
1 脚 jiǎo — foot (of a person or animal)

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

consists of

1.1 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
1.2 却 què — to step back; to retreat
却 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 3
脚 jiǎo foot (of a person or animal)

Stroke order

2 踏 tà — to step on; to go to a place in person

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

consists of

2.1 足 zú — foot; leg
足 is a component in 29 characters
HSK 2
跑 pǎo to run, to move forward by leaping with legs alternately 跟 gēn heel (of the foot or shoe/sock) 路 lù road; path for travel 跳 tiào to jump; to leap 踢 tī to kick
HSK 4
距 jù spur (the bony protrusion on the leg of a rooster or pheasant)
HSK 5
促 cù short (of time) 践 jiàn to tread on; to step on 蹈 dǎo to tread on; to trample
HSK 6
捉 zhuō to grip; to grasp 跃 yuè to leap; to jump 跌 diē to fall down; to tumble 跪 guì to kneel; to bend the knees so that one or both touch the ground 踏 tà to step on; to go to a place in person
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踩 cǎi to step on; to tread on 踪 zōng footprint; track; trace left by a person or animal 蹲 dūn to squat (legs bent, buttocks not touching the ground)
HSK 7
趴 pā to lie face down 跤 jiāo a fall; a tumble 跨 kuà to stride; take a big step forward or sideways 跷 qiāo to raise (a leg); to stick up (a finger) 踊 yǒng to leap upward
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踹 chuài to kick outward with the sole of the foot 蹊 qī strange, suspicious, contrary to reason (used in 蹊跷) 蹋 tà to tread on; to step on 蹦 bèng to jump with both feet together; to leap 蹬 dēng to tread on, stamp; push down with the foot 蹭 cèng to rub; to scrape 躁 zào irritable; impetuous; prone to acting on emotion
2.2 水 shuǐ — water (H₂O); colorless, odorless liquid
水 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 3
冰 bīng ice; solid water formed at or below 0°C 泉 quán spring water
HSK 5
暴 bào sudden and violent; fierce and swift 浆 jiāng thick liquid; paste 益 yì benefit, advantage (opposite of 害)
HSK 6
踏 tà to step on; to go to a place in person
HSK 7
尿 niào urine; liquid waste produced by the kidneys and excreted through the urethra
2.3 日 rì — the sun
日 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
早 zǎo morning 时 shí time; a relatively long period of time during which matter continuously changes or develops 明 míng bright; light (opposite of "dark") 星 xīng stars twinkling in the night sky 昨 zuó yesterday
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晚 wǎn evening; night 间 jiān between; the space where two periods of time or things meet
HSK 2
晴 qíng clear, sunny (of sky or weather; opposite of overcast) 最 zuì most; -est (superlative degree)
HSK 3
冒 mào to rise; to emerge; to come out 复 fù to repeat; to do more than once 旧 jiù old; outdated (opposite of '新') 易 yì easy; not difficult (opposite of 难) 照 zhào (of light) shine on an object
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者 zhě particle after adjectives or verbs indicating a person or thing with that quality or doing that action 阳 yáng yang, one of the two opposing forces in Chinese philosophy (opposite of 阴) 音 yīn sound; pronunciation 香 xiāng fragrant; pleasant-smelling (opposite of 臭)
HSK 4
厚 hòu thick (of a flat object, opposite of 薄) 晨 chén early morning; dawn; sometimes broadly referring to the period from midnight to noon 普 pǔ universal; widespread 景 jǐng situation; circumstance 暂 zàn brief, short in time (opposite of 久)
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暑 shǔ hot, sweltering (opposite of 寒) 暖 nuǎn warm, neither cold nor hot
HSK 5
旦 dàn dawn; early morning 昆 kūn (class.) elder brother 映 yìng to reflect (an image via light) 显 xiǎn visible; obvious; evident 晒 shài （of the sun）to shine on something
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智 zhì wise; intelligent 暗 àn dark, dim (opposite of 明) 暴 bào sudden and violent; fierce and swift 替 tì to replace; to substitute
HSK 6
宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together 旬 xún a period of ten days; a month has three such periods: upper, middle, and lower 旱 hàn drought; dry (opposite of 涝) 昂 áng to raise high, to hold up 晕 yūn to faint; to lose consciousness
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晰 xī clear, distinct 晾 liàng to dry clothes in the sun or in a ventilated place 踏 tà to step on; to go to a place in person
HSK 7
嗜 shì to love, to have a particular fondness for 塌 tā to collapse, cave in 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 旨 zhǐ delicious; tasty 旭 xù (lit.) the first rays of the morning sun
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旷 kuàng empty and vast; open and spacious 旺 wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of fire) blazing fiercely 昌 chāng prosperous; flourishing 昏 hūn dusk; twilight 昔 xī the past; former times (opposite of 今) 昧 mèi confused; ignorant 晃 huàng to shake, to sway 晋 jìn to advance, move forward or upward 晓 xiǎo dawn, daybreak 晤 wù to meet, to see (someone) 晶 jīng bright; luminous 暄 xuān (lit.) warm (of sunlight); pleasantly warm 暧 ài (lit.) dim, obscure (of sunlight) 暮 mù dusk, the time of sunset 曙 shǔ dawn; daybreak 曝 bào used in "曝光": ① (photography) exposure of film or photosensitive paper to light; ② (figurative) to expose hidden matters to public 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 蹋 tà to tread on; to step on 隙 xì crack; crevice 鲁 lǔ dull; stupid

Stroke order

3 实 shí — solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚")

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

consists of

3.1 宀 mián — roof/house radical, shelter
宀 is a component in 48 characters
HSK 1
字 zì written character; word 它 tā third-person pronoun for non-human things; it 宜 yí suitable, appropriate 客 kè guest; visitor (opposite of 主) 家 jiā family; household as a social unit based on marriage and kinship
HSK 2
完 wán complete; whole; intact 室 shì room; chamber
HSK 3
安 ān safe, secure; opposite of '危' 定 dìng calm; stable 实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚") 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 容 róng to contain; to hold; to have capacity for
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宾 bīn guest (opposite of "主" host) 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
寄 jì to entrust; to place one's trust in 富 fù wealthy; rich in resources (opposite of "贫" and "穷") 察 chá to observe closely; to investigate; to examine
HSK 5
守 shǒu to defend, guard (opposite of 攻) 宝 bǎo treasure; precious thing 宠 chǒng to dote on; to indulge with excessive affection (often from a superior to an inferior) 宣 xuān to announce publicly; to spread, disseminate 宽 kuān wide; broad (opposite of narrow)
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宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 寓 yù to reside temporarily; to lodge
HSK 6
宅 zhái residence; dwelling 宏 hóng grand; vast 官 guān government or military official of a certain rank 审 shěn detailed; thorough 宫 gōng palace (residence of emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.)
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宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together 宵 xiāo night 寂 jì quiet, silent 寞 mò quiet and desolate; lonely 灾 zāi disaster caused by nature or human activity 牢 láo (lit.) pen or enclosure for livestock or wild animals
HSK 7
奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 宁 níng peaceful; tranquil 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building 宗 zōng ancestor 宙 zhòu all time; eternity (past and present)
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宪 xiàn (lit.) laws and decrees 宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 寐 mèi (lit.) to fall asleep; to sleep 寝 qǐn to sleep 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman) 寥 liáo sparse; few 穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile
3.2 头 tóu — head (of a person or animal)
Xpinyin
头 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
买 mǎi to buy; to purchase (opposite of 卖)
HSK 3
实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚")

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

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

consists of

4.1 土 tǔ — soil; earth (mixture of sand, clay, etc. on the ground)
土 is a component in 76 characters
HSK 1
再 zài twice; a second time 去 qù to go (away from the speaker, opposite of 来) 在 zài to exist; to live 坐 zuò to sit (resting buttocks on a chair or other surface) 块 kuài lump; chunk; clump
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里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
周 zhōu periphery; circle 地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system 场 chǎng a place or large area suited for certain needs 坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive 走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 3
城 chéng city wall 境 jìng border; boundary; frontier
HSK 4
压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society 址 zhǐ location of a building; foundation 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 基 jī foundation; base of a building
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堂 táng main hall; large imposing room 堵 dǔ to block; to obstruct 塑 sù to model; to sculpt 填 tián to fill up or level a hollow place 增 zēng to increase (opposite of 减) 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 盐 yán salt (chemistry): compound composed of metal ions (including ammonium) and acid radicals 社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 肚 dù belly; abdomen
HSK 5
均 jūn even; equal 型 xíng mold; model 域 yù territory; domain within defined boundaries 培 péi to heap soil around the base of a plant or embankment 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things
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墙 qiáng wall (built of brick, stone, etc. to support a roof or divide spaces)
HSK 6
吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 坛 tán raised platform used for ceremonies such as sacrifices or military oaths, typically built of earth and stone 坡 pō slope; incline 埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 塔 tǎ pagoda (Buddhist tower, originally housing sacred relics, polygonal or square with tapering tiers)
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壁 bì wall 壤 rǎng loose, soft soil 尘 chén dust, flying dirt 庄 zhuāng village; rural settlement
HSK 7
啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 圣 shèng supremely exalted and wise 坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 坑 kēng pit; hollow depression
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坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 坟 fén grave mound; burial mound 坠 zhuì to fall; to drop down 坦 tǎn flat and wide 坪 píng flat open ground 坷 kě (lit.) used in '坎坷': ① (of roads) bumpy and uneven (opposite of '平坦'); ② figuratively, hardship and frustration; going poorly; unfulfilled 垄 lǒng ridge of soil in a ploughed field for planting crops 垒 lěi defensive wall or fortification in ancient military camps 垦 kěn to reclaim wasteland, to open up land for cultivation 垫 diàn to prop up, pad, or line something to raise, thicken, level, or insulate it 垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 堕 duò to fall, to drop down 堡 bǎo fort; fortress 堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea 堪 kān can; be able to; be worthy of 塌 tā to collapse, cave in 塘 táng embankment; dike 墅 shù villa; garden-style residence for leisure (usually in suburbs or scenic areas) 墓 mù grave; tomb 墟 xū ruins; a deserted place formerly inhabited by many people 墨 mò ink stick (made from soot or pine smoke); also the liquid ink made by grinding it with water 寺 sì ancient government office 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears) 灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 牡 mǔ male (of birds and animals, opposite of 牝) 疆 jiāng border, boundary 睦 mù harmonious; amicable 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion
4.2 也 yě — (lit.) particle expressing judgment, explanation, rhetorical question, or pause within a sentence
也 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
他 tā third-person pronoun, generally male, sometimes gender-neutral (he/him; they) 她 tā she; her (third-person feminine pronoun)
HSK 2
地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system
HSK 5
拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 施 shī to implement; to exert 池 chí pond, esp. an artificially dug one
HSK 7
弛 chí (lit.) to relax; to loosen 驰 chí to gallop; to speed (of horses, vehicles, etc.)

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