Learn Chinese Every Day 天天学中文 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com Learn Chinese -- Learn a Chinese Character a Day -- Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Education/Language CoursesnoLearn Chinese -- Learn a Chinese Character a Day --LearnChineseEverydayhttp://feedburner.google.com Worksheet 203 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/19/worksheet-203/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/19/worksheet-203/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:39 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16277 To practice this week characters, click the button below to download the worksheet.

Worksheet 203:

庭 招 鲜 借 顶

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  • 重组 （chóng zǔ） (重 组) means rearrange, 词 （cí） means word and 句 （jù） means sentence.
  • Try to rearrange the characters below to form a meaning sentence.
Sentence 1
借 几 我 书 馆 从 本 了 书 图

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成 损 大的 风 巨 害 了 造 暴

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Sentence 3
下 治 对 药 病 要 症

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绝 种 大 的 濒 猫 灭 一 动 物 临 了 成 熊 已

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要 开 示 他 我 暗 走

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书 暗 ， 光 看 太 法 线 无 我

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成 把 庭 们 大 当 队 个 人 一 家 部 军

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为 犯 行 运 罪 是 毒 品 藏

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人 在 厌 他 让 高 傲 孤 实 的 自 讨

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些 下 们 物 收 他 礼 定 这 一 要 我

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Pronunciation : dǐng
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Meaning :
  1. top. (n)
  2. be rude to… (v)
  3. take the place of. (v)
Radical : 页
Strokes : 8
Traditional : 頂 ( Stroke Order )
Usage : 10.9%
Common Words / Phrases:
1.
顶层
dǐng céng
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2.
顶峰
dǐng fēng
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3.
顶换
dǐng huàn
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : subsitute
4.
顶替
dǐng tì
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : replace; substitute
5.
顶嘴
dǐng zuǐ
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : reply defiantly
6.
山顶
shān dǐng
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : peak
7.
屋顶
wū dǐng
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : roof; housetop
Sentences:
1. The rain is leaking in large drop through the roof.
yǔ zhèng dà dī dà dī de cóng wū dǐng lòu xià lái 。
雨 正 大 滴 大 滴 地 从 屋 顶 漏 下 来 。
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雨 : rain
正 : now
大滴大滴 : large drop
地 : (particle) used after adverbial
从 : from
屋顶 : roof
漏下来 : leaking
2. Who’s going to take his place after he leaves?
tā zǒu le shuí lái dǐng tì tā ?
他 走 了 谁 来 顶 替 他 ?
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他 : he
走 : leave
了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
谁 : who
来 : come
顶替 : replace
3. She stormed at her son for talking back.
tā yīn ér zǐ dǐng zuǐ ér duì tā dà fā pí qì 。
她 因 儿 子 顶 嘴 而 对 他 大 发 脾 气 。
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她 : she
因 : because of
儿子 : son
顶嘴 : talking back; reply deviantly
而 : so
对 : towards
他 : he
大发脾气 : throw tantum
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]]> http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/17/%e9%a1%b6/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : dǐng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : top. (n) be rude to… (v) take the place of. (v) Radical : 页 Strokes : 8 Traditional : 頂 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 10.9% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 顶层 dǐng céng [Audio clip: view f Pronunciation : dǐng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : top. (n) be rude to… (v) take the place of. (v) Radical : 页 Strokes : 8 Traditional : 頂 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 10.9% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 顶层 dǐng céng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : roof 2. 顶峰 dǐng fēng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : peak 3. 顶换 dǐng huàn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : subsitute 4. 顶替 dǐng tì [Audio clip: view full post to [...]Daily Word, Level 1 借 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/16/%e5%80%9f-2/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/16/%e5%80%9f-2/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 07:30:23 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16248 free online chinese language learning.
Pronunciation : jiè
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Meaning :
  1. borrow. (v)
  2. lend. (v)
  3. use…as a means of. (v)
  4. make use of. (v)
Radical : 亻
Strokes : 10
Traditional : 借
Usage : 11.1%
Common Words / Phrases:
1.
借贷
jiè dài
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2.
借故
jiè gù
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3.
借口
jiè kǒu
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4.
借用
jiè yòng
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Sentences:
1. You are welcome to use my car.
nǐ kě yǐ suí yì jiè yòng wǒ de chē 。
你 可 以 随 意 借 用 我 的 车 。
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你 : you
可以 : can
随意 : as you wish
借用 : borrow
我 : my
的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
车 : car
2. He tried to find an excuse to justify himself.
tā qǐ tú zhǎo jiè kǒu wéi zì jǐ biàn hù 。
他 企 图 找 借 口 为 自 己 辩 护 。
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他 : he
企图 : try to
找 : find
借口 : excuse
为 : for
自己 : own
辩护 : justify
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]]> http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/16/%e5%80%9f-2/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : jiè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : borrow. (v) lend. (v) use…as a means of. (v) make use of. (v) Radical : 亻 Strokes : 10 Traditional : 借 Usage : 11.1% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 借贷 jiè dài [Audio clip: view full p Pronunciation : jiè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : borrow. (v) lend. (v) use…as a means of. (v) make use of. (v) Radical : 亻 Strokes : 10 Traditional : 借 Usage : 11.1% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 借贷 jiè dài [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : borrow or lend money 2. 借故 jiè gù [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : find an excuse 3. 借口 jiè kǒu [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : use as an excuse 4. 借用 jiè yòng [Audio [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin 鲜 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/15/%e9%b2%9c/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/15/%e9%b2%9c/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:38 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16246 free online chinese language learning.
Pronunciation : xiān
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Meaning :
  1. fresh. (adj)
  2. seafood. (n)
Radical : 鱼
Strokes : 14
Traditional : 鮮 ( Stroke Order )
Usage : 11.6%
Notes : also as xiàn; xiǎn
Common Words / Phrases:
1.
鲜花
xiān huā
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2.
鲜丽
xiān lì
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3.
鲜亮
xiān liang
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4.
鲜明
xiān míng
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5.
鲜甜
xiān tián
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6.
鲜血
xiān xuè
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7.
鲜艳
xiān yàn
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8.
海鲜
hǎi xiān
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9.
新鲜
xīn xiān
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Sentences:
1. She put the fresh flowers in a vase.
tā jiāng xiān huā chā zài huā píng lǐ 。
她 将 鲜 花 插 在 花 瓶 里 。
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她 : she
将 : will
鲜花 : fresh flowers
插 : insert/ put
在 : at
花瓶 : vase
里 : inside
2. The waterfront restaurant serves good seafood.
zhè jiā bīn shuǐ cān guǎn gòng yīng hěn hǎo de hǎi xiān 。
这 家 滨 水 餐 馆 供 应 很 好 的 海 鲜 。
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这 : this
家 : measured word
滨水 : waterfront
餐馆 : restaurant
供应 : serve
很好 : very good
的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
海鲜 : seafood
3. Red flags stand out brightly against the blue sky.
hóng qí zài lán tiān de chèn tuō xià xiǎn dé fèn wài xiān yàn 。
红 旗 在 蓝 天 的 衬 托 下 显 得 分 外 鲜 艳 。
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红旗 : red flags
在 : at
蓝天 : blue sky
的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
衬托 : set off
下 : under
显得 : stand out
分外 : very
鲜艳 : brightly
4. His white hair was in sharp contrast to his dark skin.
tā de bái fā tóng tā de hēi pí fū xíng chéng xiān míng de duì bǐ 。
他 的 白 发 同 他 的 黑 皮 肤 形 成 鲜 明 的 对 比 。
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他 : his
的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
白发 : white hair
同 : with
黑皮肤 : dark skin
形成 : become
鲜明 : sharp
对比 : contrast
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]]> http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/15/%e9%b2%9c/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : xiān [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : fresh. (adj) seafood. (n) Radical : 鱼 Strokes : 14 Traditional : 鮮 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 11.6% Notes : also as xiàn; xiǎn Common Words / Phrases: 1. 鲜花 xiān huā [Audio clip: view fu Pronunciation : xiān [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : fresh. (adj) seafood. (n) Radical : 鱼 Strokes : 14 Traditional : 鮮 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 11.6% Notes : also as xiàn; xiǎn Common Words / Phrases: 1. 鲜花 xiān huā [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : fresh flowers 2. 鲜丽 xiān lì [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : fresh and beautiful 3. 鲜亮 xiān liang [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : be bright and shining 4. 鲜明 xiān míng [Audio clip: view [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin 招 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/14/%e6%8b%9b/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/14/%e6%8b%9b/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:57 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16244 free online chinese language learning.
Pronunciation : zhāo
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Meaning :
  1. beckon. (v)
  2. recruit. (v)
  3. attract. (v)
  4. provoke. (v)
  5. confess. (v)
  6. trick. (n)
  7. move. (n)
Radical : 扌
Strokes : 8
Traditional : 招
Usage : 11.9%
Common Words / Phrases:
1.
招兵
zhāo bīng
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : recruit soldiers
2.
招待
zhāo dài
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : entertainment; server
3.
招牌
zhāo pai
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4.
招收
zhāo shōu
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : recruit
5.
招手
zhāo shǒu
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : beckon
6.
打招呼
dǎ zhāo hu
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : say hello; bid welcome
Sentences:
1. He greeted me with a nod.
tā diǎn tóu xiàng wǒ dǎ zhāo hū 。
他 点 头 向 我 打 招 呼 。
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他 : he
点头 : nod
向 : to
我 : me
打招呼 : say hello
2. They often entertained their friends at weekends.
tā men cháng zài zhōu mò zhāo dài péng yǒu 。
他 们 常 在 周 末 招 待 朋 友 。
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他们 : they
常 : always
在 : at
周末 : weekend
招待 : entertain
朋友 : friends
3. He nailed a sign to the wall.
tā bǎ zhāo pái dìng zài le qiáng shàng 。
他 把 招 牌 钉 在 了 墙 上 。
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他 : he
把 : prep. marker for direct-object.
招牌 : sign
钉 : nail
在 : at
了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
墙 : wall
上 : on
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]]> http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/14/%e6%8b%9b/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : zhāo [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : beckon. (v) recruit. (v) attract. (v) provoke. (v) confess. (v) trick. (n) move. (n) Radical : 扌 Strokes : 8 Traditional : 招 Usage : 11.9% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 招兵 zhāo bīng [Audi Pronunciation : zhāo [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : beckon. (v) recruit. (v) attract. (v) provoke. (v) confess. (v) trick. (n) move. (n) Radical : 扌 Strokes : 8 Traditional : 招 Usage : 11.9% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 招兵 zhāo bīng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : recruit soldiers 2. 招待 zhāo dài [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : entertainment; server 3. 招牌 zhāo pai [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : shop sign 4. 招收 zhāo shōu [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, including reading, learn chinese, learn Mandarin, Learn Mandarin Chinese free and easily! Online Chinese lessons with audio, speaking, vocabulary and grammar, writing 庭 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/13/%e5%ba%ad/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/13/%e5%ba%ad/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:22 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16242 free online chinese language learning.
Pronunciation : tíng
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Meaning :
  1. hall. (n)
  2. courtyard. (n)
  3. law court. (n)
Radical : 广
Strokes : 9
Traditional : 庭
Usage : 12.0%
Notes : also as tìng
Common Words / Phrases:
1.
庭院
tíng yuàn
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2.
法庭
fǎ tíng
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : court; tribunal
3.
家庭
jiā tíng
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4.
大庭广众
dà tíng -guǎng zhòng
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : on a public occasion
Sentences:
1. Soldiers view the army as a harmonious community.
jun1 rén men bǎ bù duì dāng chéng yī gè dà jiā tíng 。
军 人 们 把 部 队 当 成 一 个 大 家 庭 。
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军人们 : soldiers
把 : prep. marker for direct-object.
部队 : army
当成 : view…as
一 : a
个 : measured word
大 : big
家庭 : family
2. The findings of the court will be announced on Wednesday.
fǎ tíng de cái jué jiāng yú xīng qī sān gōng bù 。
法 庭 的 裁 决 将 于 星 期 三 公 布 。
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法庭 : court
的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
裁决 : decision
将 : will be
于 : at
星期三 : Wednesday
公布 : announced
3. She is afraid to speak before the crowd.
tā bú gǎn zài dà tíng guǎng zhòng miàn qián jiǎng huà 。
她 不 敢 在 大 庭 广 众 面 前 讲 话 。
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她 : she
不敢 : afraid of
在 : at
大庭广众 : on a public ocassion
面前 : in front of
讲话 : speak
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]]> http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/13/%e5%ba%ad/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : tíng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : hall. (n) courtyard. (n) law court. (n) Radical : 广 Strokes : 9 Traditional : 庭 Usage : 12.0% Notes : also as tìng Common Words / Phrases: 1. 庭院 tíng yuàn [Audio clip: view full post t Pronunciation : tíng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : hall. (n) courtyard. (n) law court. (n) Radical : 广 Strokes : 9 Traditional : 庭 Usage : 12.0% Notes : also as tìng Common Words / Phrases: 1. 庭院 tíng yuàn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : court; courtyard 2. 法庭 fǎ tíng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : court; tribunal 3. 家庭 jiā tíng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : family; household 4. 大庭广众 dà tíng -guǎng zhòng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin Worksheet 202 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/12/worksheet-202/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/12/worksheet-202/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:47 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16256 To practice this week characters, click the button below to download the worksheet.

Worksheet 202:

暗 讨 测 毒 丁

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  • In our previous lesson, I have created a list of a few Chinese characters that look very similar, and put the characters side by side in order for you to analyze them.
  • The list continues. Remember to click on the link and see how the meaning, pronunciation and writing of the characters.
    • 午 牛 (wǔ / niú )
    住 往 (zhù / wǎng)
    夫 天 (fū / tiān)
    们 门 (men / mén)
    看 着 (kàn / zhe)

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    Pronunciation : dīng
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    Meaning :
    1. man. (n)
    2. population. (n)
    Radical : 一
    Strokes : 2
    Traditional : 丁
    Usage : 8.5%
    Notes : also as zhēng
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    丁当
    dīng dāng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : jingle
    2.
    家丁
    jiā dīng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : family servant
    3.
    零丁
    líng dīng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : be alone and helpless
    4.
    男丁
    nán dīng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : man
    5.
    园丁
    yuán dīng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : gardener
    Sentences:
    1. The gardener is watering the lawn.
    yuán dīng zài gěi cǎo píng jiāo shuǐ 。
    园 丁 在 给 草 坪 浇 水 。
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    园丁 : gardener
    在 : is
    给 : for
    草坪 : lawn
    浇水 : watering
    2. He has been living a solitary and poor life since he was young.
    tā cóng xiǎo gū kǔ líng dīng ， jié rán yī shēn 。
    他 从 小 孤 苦 零 丁 ， 孑 然 一 身 。
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    他 : he
    从小 : since young
    孤苦零丁 : poor
    孑然一身 : alone
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/10/%e4%b8%81/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : dīng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : man. (n) population. (n) Radical : 一 Strokes : 2 Traditional : 丁 Usage : 8.5% Notes : also as zhēng Common Words / Phrases: 1. 丁当 dīng dāng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : jin Pronunciation : dīng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : man. (n) population. (n) Radical : 一 Strokes : 2 Traditional : 丁 Usage : 8.5% Notes : also as zhēng Common Words / Phrases: 1. 丁当 dīng dāng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : jingle 2. 家丁 jiā dīng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : family servant 3. 零丁 líng dīng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : be alone and helpless 4. 男丁 nán dīng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : man 5. 园丁 yuán dīng [Audio [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     毒 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/09/%e6%af%92/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/09/%e6%af%92/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:37 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16222 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : dú
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    Meaning :
    1. poison. (n)
    2. poisonous. (adj)
    3. malicious. (adj)
    Radical : 母
    Strokes : 9
    Traditional : 毒
    Usage : 11.8%
    Notes : also as dài
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    毒恶
    dú ‘è
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : diabolic and fierce
    2.
    毒打
    dú dǎ
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : beat…hard
    3.
    毒害
    dú hài
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poison; corrupt; spoil
    4.
    毒计
    dú jì
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : insidious scheme; venomous scheme; deadly trap
    5.
    毒品
    dú pǐn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : drugs
    6.
    病毒
    bìng dú
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : virus
    7.
    狠毒
    hěn dú
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : vicious; venomous
    Sentences:
    1. The concealment and trafficking drugs is a criminal act.
    cáng yùn dú pǐn shì fàn zuì háng wéi 。
    藏 运 毒 品 是 犯 罪 行 为 。
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    藏运 : concealment and trafficking
    毒品 : drug
    是 : is
    犯罪 : criminal
    行为 : act
    2. He has been confined to bed after a fierce beating.
    tā zāo dào dú dǎ hòu jiù yī zhí wò chuáng bú qǐ 。
    他 遭 到 毒 打 后 就 一 直 卧 床 不 起 。
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    他 : he
    遭到 : suffer
    毒打 : fierce beating
    后 : after that
    就 : therefore
    一直 : all the times
    卧床不起 : confined to bed
    3. The government is adopting urgent measures to prevent the spread of disease.
    zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ jǐn jí cuò shī fáng zhǐ bìng dú chuán bō 。
    政 府 采 取 紧 急 措 施 防 止 病 毒 传 播 。
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    政府 : government
    采取 : adopt
    紧急 : emergency
    措施 : measure
    防止 : prevent
    病毒 : virus
    传播 : spread
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/09/%e6%af%92/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : dú [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : poison. (n) poisonous. (adj) malicious. (adj) Radical : 母 Strokes : 9 Traditional : 毒 Usage : 11.8% Notes : also as dài Common Words / Phrases: 1. 毒恶 dú ‘è [Audio clip: view full p Pronunciation : dú [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : poison. (n) poisonous. (adj) malicious. (adj) Radical : 母 Strokes : 9 Traditional : 毒 Usage : 11.8% Notes : also as dài Common Words / Phrases: 1. 毒恶 dú ‘è [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : diabolic and fierce 2. 毒打 dú dǎ [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : beat…hard 3. 毒害 dú hài [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poison; corrupt; spoil 4. 毒计 dú jì [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : insidious [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     测 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/08/%e6%b5%8b/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/08/%e6%b5%8b/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:44 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16220 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : cè
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    Meaning :
    1. measure. (v)
    2. predict. (v)
    Radical : 氵
    Strokes : 9
    Traditional : 測 ( Stroke Order )
    Usage : 13.4%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    测量
    cè liáng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : measure; determine
    2.
    测试
    cè shì
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : test
    3.
    测验
    cè yàn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : test
    4.
    不测
    bù cè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : accident; mishap
    5.
    猜测
    cāi cè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : guess
    6.
    推测
    tuī cè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : infer; suppose
    7.
    预测
    yù cè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : forecast; calculate
    Sentences:
    1. We will be having history test next week.
    xià zhōu wǒ men yǒu lì shǐ cè yàn 。
    下 周 我 们 有 历 史 测 验 。
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    下周 : next week
    我们 : we
    有 : have
    历史 : history
    测验 : test
    2. You has to be ready for any emergency.
    nǐ bì xū suí shí yù fáng bú cè 。
    你 必 须 随 时 预 防 不 测 。
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    你 : you
    必须 : has to
    随时 : anytime
    预防 : prevent
    不测 : emergency
    3. He did not speculate on who would get the prize.
    tā méi yǒu qù cāi cè shuí jiāng dé jiǎng 。
    他 没 有 去 猜 测 谁 将 得 奖 。
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    他 : he
    没有 : did not
    去 : go
    猜测 : speculate
    谁 : who
    将 : will
    得 : get
    奖 : prize
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/08/%e6%b5%8b/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : cè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : measure. (v) predict. (v) Radical : 氵 Strokes : 9 Traditional : 測 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 13.4% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 测量 cè liáng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : measure; Pronunciation : cè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : measure. (v) predict. (v) Radical : 氵 Strokes : 9 Traditional : 測 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 13.4% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 测量 cè liáng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : measure; determine 2. 测试 cè shì [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : test 3. 测验 cè yàn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : test 4. 不测 bù cè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : accident; mishap 5. 猜测 cāi cè [Audio [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     讨 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/07/%e8%ae%a8/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/07/%e8%ae%a8/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:40 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16216 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : tǎo
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    Meaning :
    1. demand. (v)
    2. beg. (v)
    3. ask for. (v)
    4. denounce. (v)
    5. marry. (v)
    6. provoke. (v)
    Radical : 讠
    Strokes : 5
    Traditional : 討 ( Stroke Order )
    Usage : 14%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    讨吃
    tǎo chī
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : beg for food
    2.
    讨好
    tǎo hǎo
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : ingratiate oneself with; fawn on sb.; curry favor with sb.
    3.
    讨教
    tǎo jiào
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : ask for advice
    4.
    讨论
    tǎo lùn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : discuss; talk over
    5.
    讨厌
    tǎo yàn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : loathe; be disgusted with
    6.
    检讨
    jiǎn tǎo
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : review; check
    Sentences:
    1. His arrogance is so annoying.
    tā de gū gāo zì ào shí zài ràng rén tǎo yàn 。
    他 的 孤 高 自 傲 实 在 让 人 讨 厌 。
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    他 : his
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    孤高自傲 : arrogance
    实在 : really
    让人 : make people
    讨厌 : annoying
    2. Jack tried to please his boss.
    jié kè shì tú tǎo hǎo tā de shàng sī 。
    杰 克 试 图 讨 好 他 的 上 司 。
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    杰克 : Jack
    试图 : try
    讨好 : please
    他 : he
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    上司 : boss
    3. You must make a critical examination of your bad behavior.
    nǐ bì xū rèn zhēn jiǎn tǎo nǐ de bú liáng háng wéi 。
    你 必 须 认 真 检 讨 你 的 不 良 行 为 。
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    你 : you
    必须 : must
    认真 : crtical
    检讨 : examination
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    不良 : bad
    行为 : behavior
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/07/%e8%ae%a8/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : tǎo [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : demand. (v) beg. (v) ask for. (v) denounce. (v) marry. (v) provoke. (v) Radical : 讠 Strokes : 5 Traditional : 討 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 14% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 讨吃 tǎo chī [Audio Pronunciation : tǎo [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : demand. (v) beg. (v) ask for. (v) denounce. (v) marry. (v) provoke. (v) Radical : 讠 Strokes : 5 Traditional : 討 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 14% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 讨吃 tǎo chī [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : beg for food 2. 讨好 tǎo hǎo [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : ingratiate oneself with; fawn on sb.; curry favor with sb. 3. 讨教 tǎo jiào [Audio clip: view full post [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     暗 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/06/%e6%9a%97/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/06/%e6%9a%97/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:10 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16214 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : àn
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    Meaning :
    1. dim. (adj)
    2. underhand. (adj)
    3. secretly. (adverb)
    Radical : 日
    Strokes : 13
    Traditional : 暗
    Usage : 14.1%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    暗藏
    àn cáng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : conceal; hide
    2.
    暗淡
    àn dàn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : dim; dark
    3.
    暗示
    àn shì
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : drop a hint; hint; insinuate; give an inkling of
    4.
    暗算
    àn suàn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : plot against; machination; plot in secret
    5.
    黑暗
    hēi ‘àn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : dark
    6.
    阴暗
    yīn ‘àn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : dark; gloomy
    Sentences:
    1. Their words were spreaded by the hidden microphones.
    tā men de huà bèi àn cáng de mài kè fēng chuán le chū qù 。
    他 们 的 话 被 暗 藏 的 麦 克 风 传 了 出 去 。
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    他们 : they
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    话 : words
    被 : was
    暗藏 : hidden
    麦克风 : microphones
    传 : spread
    了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
    出去 : out
    2. The light is too dim for me to read.
    guāng xiàn tài àn ， wǒ wú fǎ kàn shū 。
    光 线 太 暗 ， 我 无 法 看 书 。
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    光线 : light
    太 : too
    暗 : dim
    我 : I
    无法 : cannot
    看书 : read
    3. He groped his way upstairs in the dark.
    hēi àn zhōng ， tā mō suǒ zhe shàng lóu 。
    黑 暗 中 ， 他 摸 索 着 上 楼 。
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    黑暗 : darkness
    中 : in
    他 : he
    摸索 : grope
    着 : added to a verb or adjective to indicate a continued action or state
    上楼 : upstairs
    4. He hinted that he wanted me to leave.
    tā àn shì yào wǒ zǒu kāi 。
    他 暗 示 要 我 走 开 。
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    他 : he
    暗示 : hint
    要 : want
    我 : me
    走开 : leave
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/06/%e6%9a%97/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : àn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : dim. (adj) underhand. (adj) secretly. (adverb) Radical : 日 Strokes : 13 Traditional : 暗 Usage : 14.1% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 暗藏 àn cáng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : conce Pronunciation : àn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : dim. (adj) underhand. (adj) secretly. (adverb) Radical : 日 Strokes : 13 Traditional : 暗 Usage : 14.1% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 暗藏 àn cáng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : conceal; hide 2. 暗淡 àn dàn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : dim; dark 3. 暗示 àn shì [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : drop a hint; hint; insinuate; give an inkling of 4. 暗算 àn suàn [Audio clip: view full post [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     Worksheet 201 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/05/worksheet-201/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/05/worksheet-201/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 07:00:21 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16211 To practice this week characters, click the button below to download the worksheet.

    Worksheet 201:

    固 损 诗 礼 灭

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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/05/worksheet-201/feed/ 0 noTo practice this week characters, click the button below to download the worksheet. Worksheet 201: 固 损 诗 礼 灭 You can download a blank worksheet here. To practice this week characters, click the button below to download the worksheet. Worksheet 201: 固 损 诗 礼 灭 You can download a blank worksheet here. Worksheet (Download), chinese character worksheet, download chinese worksheet, download free Chinese worksheet, free Chinese character worksheet, free Chinese workbook, free chinese worksheet, learn chinese     Commonly Confused Chinese Characters – I http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/04/commonly-confused-chinese-characters-i/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/04/commonly-confused-chinese-characters-i/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 07:00:45 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16201
  • Some of the Chinese characters look very similar.
  • I have compiled a list of some of the characters that may confused you when starting to learn Chinese.
  • I also provide the link to the character page so that you can see how the characters are written.
    •   人 入 (rén / rù)
      他 地 (tā / dì)
      了 子 (le / zi)
      的 时 (de / shí)
      已 己 (yǐ / jǐ)
           

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    Pronunciation : miè
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    Meaning :
    1. go out. (v)
    2. extinguish. (v)
    3. kill. (v)
    Radical : 火
    Strokes : 5
    Traditional : 灭
    Usage : 11.7%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    灭火
    miè huǒ
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : extinguish a fire; put out a fire
    2.
    灭绝
    miè jué
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : exterminate; ruin
    3.
    灭亡
    miè wáng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : death, die out
    4.
    毁灭
    huǐ miè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : destroy; demolish
    5.
    扑灭
    pū miè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : extinguish
    6.
    熄灭
    xī miè
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : extinguish
    Sentences:
    1. With cooperation between the armed police and civilians, this forest fire was finally put out.
    jūn jǐng hé bǎi xìng qí chū dòng ， pū miè le zhè chǎng sēn lín dà huǒ 。
    军 警 和 百 姓 齐 出 动 ， 扑 灭 了 这 场 森 林 大 火 。
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    军警 : armed police
    和 : and
    百姓 : civilians
    齐出动 : cooperate
    扑灭 : put out
    了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
    这 : this
    场 : measured word
    森林 : forest
    大火 : fire
    2. The giant panda has become an endangered species.
    dà xióng māo yǐ chéng le yī zhǒng bīn lín miè jué de dòng wù 。
    大 熊 猫 已 成 了 一 种 濒 临 灭 绝 的 动 物 。
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    大熊猫 : giant panda
    已 : already
    成 : become
    了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
    一种 : species
    濒临 : on the verge of
    灭绝 : extinction
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    动物 : animal
    3. Global warming has caused serious damage to this kind of plant.
    quán qiú biàn nuǎn zhì shǐ zhè zhǒng zhí wù zāo shòu huǐ miè xìng pò huài 。
    全 球 变 暖 致 使 这 种 植 物 遭 受 毁 灭 性 破 坏 。
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    全球变暖 : global warming
    致使 : caused
    这 : this
    种 : kind
    植物 : plant
    遭受 : suffer
    毁灭性 : serious
    破坏 : damage
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/03/%e7%81%ad/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : miè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : go out. (v) extinguish. (v) kill. (v) Radical : 火 Strokes : 5 Traditional : 灭 Usage : 11.7% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 灭火 miè huǒ [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : extinguish a f Pronunciation : miè [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : go out. (v) extinguish. (v) kill. (v) Radical : 火 Strokes : 5 Traditional : 灭 Usage : 11.7% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 灭火 miè huǒ [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : extinguish a fire; put out a fire 2. 灭绝 miè jué [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : exterminate; ruin 3. 灭亡 miè wáng [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : death, die out 4. 毁灭 huǐ miè [Audio clip: view full post [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     礼 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/02/%e7%a4%bc/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/02/%e7%a4%bc/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 07:00:36 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16180 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : lǐ
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    Meaning :
    1. ceremony. (n)
    2. courtesy. (n)
    3. present. (n)
    Radical : 礻
    Strokes : 5
    Traditional : 禮 ( Stroke Order )
    Usage : 12.1%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    礼拜
    lǐ bài
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : week; Sunday; worship service
    2.
    礼服
    lǐ fú
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : formal attire
    3.
    礼品
    lǐ pǐn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : gift; present
    4.
    礼让
    lǐ ràng
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : give precedence to sb
    5.
    礼物
    lǐ wù
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : gift; present
    6.
    礼仪
    lǐ yí
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : etiquett; rite; ritual
    7.
    典礼
    diǎn lǐ
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : ceremony; celebration
    8.
    婚礼
    hūn lǐ
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : wedding ceremony
    Sentences:
    1. We prepared a feast for the wedding.
    wǒ men wèi hūn lǐ zhǔn bèi le shèng yàn 。
    我 们 为 婚 礼 准 备 了 盛 宴 。
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    我们 : we
    为 : for
    婚礼 : wedding
    准备 : prepare
    了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
    盛宴 : feast
    2. He insisted that we (should) accept these gifts.
    tā yī dìng yào wǒ men shōu xià zhè xiē lǐ wù 。
    他 一 定 要 我 们 收 下 这 些 礼 物 。
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    他 : he
    一定要 : insisted
    我们 : we
    收下 : accept
    这些 : these
    礼物 : gifts
    3. When two cars pass each other, both drivers should politely give way.
    dāng liǎng liàng qì chē huì chē shí ， sī jī yào hù xiàng lǐ ràng tōng háng 。
    当 两 辆 汽 车 会 车 时 ， 司 机 要 互 相 礼 让 通 行 。
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    当 : when
    两 : two
    汽车 : measured word
    会车 : pass each other
    司机 : drivers
    要 : should
    互相 : politely
    礼让 : give precedence to sb
    通行 : pass away
    4. Etiquettes are quite different from country to country.
    gè guó de lǐ yí gè bú xiàng tóng 。
    各 国 的 礼 仪 各 不 相 同 。
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    各国 : each country
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    礼仪 : etiquette
    各不相同 : qute different
    5. She had just attended her son’s graduation ceremony.
    tā gāng cān jiā le tā ér zǐ de bì yè diǎn lǐ 。
    她 刚 参 加 了 她 儿 子 的 毕 业 典 礼 。
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    她 : she
    刚 : just
    参加 : attend
    了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
    她 : her
    儿子 : son
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    毕业 : graduation
    典礼 : ceremony
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/02/%e7%a4%bc/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : lǐ [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : ceremony. (n) courtesy. (n) present. (n) Radical : 礻 Strokes : 5 Traditional : 禮 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 12.1% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 礼拜 lǐ bài [Audio clip: view full post to listen Pronunciation : lǐ [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : ceremony. (n) courtesy. (n) present. (n) Radical : 礻 Strokes : 5 Traditional : 禮 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 12.1% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 礼拜 lǐ bài [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : week; Sunday; worship service 2. 礼服 lǐ fú [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : formal attire 3. 礼品 lǐ pǐn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : gift; present 4. 礼让 lǐ ràng [Audio clip: view full post to [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     诗 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/01/%e8%af%97/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/01/%e8%af%97/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:36 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16178 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : shī
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    Meaning :
    1. poetry. (n)
    Radical : 讠; 寺
    Strokes : 8
    Traditional : 詩 ( Stroke Order )
    Usage : 12.5%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    诗歌
    shī gē
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poem and songs; poetry
    2.
    诗人
    shī rén
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poet
    3.
    写诗
    xiě shī
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : compose a poem
    Sentences:
    1. My little daughter likes reciting poetry in public
    wǒ de xiǎo nǚ ér xǐ huān dāng zhòng bèi sòng shī gē 。
    我 的 小 女 儿 喜 欢 当 众 背 诵 诗 歌 。
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    我 : my
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    小 : little
    女儿 : daughter
    喜欢 : like
    当众 : in public
    背诵 : recite
    诗歌 : poem
    2. He is one of the best-known poets of today.
    tā shì dāng dài zuì fù shèng míng de shī rén zhī yī 。
    他 是 当 代 最 负 盛 名 的 诗 人 之 一 。
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    他 : he
    是 : is
    当代 : today
    最负盛名 : best known
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    诗人 : poet
    之一 : one of the
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/05/01/%e8%af%97/feed/ 8 no Pronunciation : shī [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : poetry. (n) Radical : 讠; 寺 Strokes : 8 Traditional : 詩 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 12.5% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 诗歌 shī gē [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poem and songs; poetr Pronunciation : shī [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : poetry. (n) Radical : 讠; 寺 Strokes : 8 Traditional : 詩 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 12.5% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 诗歌 shī gē [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poem and songs; poetry 2. 诗人 shī rén [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : poet 3. 写诗 xiě shī [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : compose a poem Sentences: 1. My little daughter likes reciting poetry in [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     损 http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/04/30/%e6%8d%9f/ http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/04/30/%e6%8d%9f/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00:16 +0000 Min Min http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/?p=16169 free online chinese language learning.
    Pronunciation : sǔn
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    Meaning :
    1. decrease. (v)
    2. harm. (v)
    3. damage. (v)
    4. make fun of. (v)
    5. mean. (adj)
    Radical : 扌
    Strokes : 10
    Traditional : 損 ( Stroke Order )
    Usage : 12.4%
    Common Words / Phrases:
    1.
    损害
    sǔn hài
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : injure; harm
    2.
    损坏
    sǔn huài
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : damage
    3.
    损失
    sǔn shī
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : loss
    4.
    亏损
    kuī sǔn
    		[Audio clip: view full post to listen] : deficit
    Sentences:
    1. The storm caused extensive damage.
    fēng bào zào chéng le jù dà de sǔn hài 。
    风 暴 造 成 了 巨 大 的 损 害 。
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    风暴 : storm
    造成 : cause
    了 : (particle) indicating that something has happened or is about to happen
    巨大 : extensive
    的 : (particle) used after an attribute; to
    损害 : damage
    2. Alcohol will cause damage to liver.
    jiǔ jīng huì sǔn huài gān zāng 。
    酒 精 会 损 坏 肝 脏 。
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    酒精 : alcohol
    会 : will
    损坏 : damage
    肝脏 : liver
    3. His unfortunate death was a great loss to the firm.
    tā de bú xìng qù shì duì shāng háng lái shuō shì gè zhòng dà sǔn shī 。
    他 的 不 幸 去 世 对 商 行 来 说 是 个 重 大 损 失 。
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    他 : he
    的 :
    不幸去世 : unfortunate death
    对 : to
    商行 : firm
    来说 : in the perspective of
    是 : is
    个 : measured word
    重大 : great
    损失 : loss
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    ]]>     http://www.learnchineseeveryday.com/2013/04/30/%e6%8d%9f/feed/ 0 no Pronunciation : sǔn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : decrease. (v) harm. (v) damage. (v) make fun of. (v) mean. (adj) Radical : 扌 Strokes : 10 Traditional : 損 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 12.4% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 损害 sǔn hài [Audio cli Pronunciation : sǔn [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Meaning : decrease. (v) harm. (v) damage. (v) make fun of. (v) mean. (adj) Radical : 扌 Strokes : 10 Traditional : 損 ( Stroke Order ) Usage : 12.4% Common Words / Phrases: 1. 损害 sǔn hài [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : injure; harm 2. 损坏 sǔn huài [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : damage 3. 损失 sǔn shī [Audio clip: view full post to listen] : loss 4. 亏损 kuī sǔn [Audio clip: view full post to [...]Daily Word, Level 1, chinese character, chinese tutorial, free chinese lesson, free online chinese learning, learn chinese, learn Mandarin     nonadult