//My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/25 words - 1 min 郑[鄭] Zhèng Zheng state during the Warring States period; surname Zheng; abbr. for 鄭州|郑州[Zheng4 zhou1] 明[明] míng bright; opposite: dark 暗[an4]; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods 威[威] wēi power; might; prestige 就读[就讀] jiùdú to go to school 启[啟] qǐ to open; to start; to initiate; to enlighten or awaken; to state; to inform 英[英] yīng hero; outstanding; excellent; (literary) flower; blossom 高中[高中] gāozhōng senior high school; abbr. for 高級中學|高级中学[gao1 ji2 zhong1 xue2] 班[班] bān team; class; squad; work shift; ranking; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for groups 同学[同學] tóngxué to study at the same school; fellow student; classmate; CL:位[wei4],個|个[ge4] 老妈[老媽] lǎomā mother; mom 儿[兒] ér child; son 只不过[只不過] zhǐbuguò only; merely; nothing but; no more than; it's just that ... 运动[運動] yùndòng to move; to exercise; sports; exercise; motion; movement; campaign; CL:場|场[chang3] 神经[神經] shénjīng nerve; mental state; (coll.) unhinged; nutjob 发达[發達] fādá developed (country etc); flourishing; to develop 每当[每當] měidāng whenever; every time; on every 平时[平時] píngshí ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime 挺身而出[挺身而出] tǐngshēn'érchū to step forward bravely 年轻人[年輕人] niánqīngrén young people; youngster 豆浆[豆漿] dòujiāng soy milk 饭团[飯糰] fàntuán rice ball (steamed rice formed into a ball and stuffed with various fillings); onigiri (Japanese-style rice ball) 圣诞[聖誕] Shèngdàn Christmas; birthday of reigning Emperor; Confucius' birthday 饼[餅] bǐng round flat cake; cookie; cake; pastry; CL:張|张[zhang1] 哦[哦] o sentence-final particle that conveys informality, warmth, friendliness or intimacy; may also indicate that one is stating a fact that the other person is not aware of 圣诞节[聖誕節] Shèngdànjié Christmas time; Christmas season; Christmas //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/50 words - 2 min 萝卜糕[蘿蔔糕] luóbogāo fried radish cake (a type of dim sum, commonly called "turnip cake") 黑糖[黑糖] hēitáng unrefined sugar; brown sugar 馒头[饅頭] mántou steamed roll; steamed bun; steamed bread; CL:個|个[ge4] 夹[夾] jiā to press from either side; to place in between; to sandwich; to carry sth under armpit; wedged between; between; to intersperse; to mix; to mingle; clip; folder; Taiwan pr. [jia2] 蛋[蛋] dàn egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2]; oval-shaped thing 不加[不加] bùjiā without; not; un- 葱[蔥] cōng scallion; green onion 两面[兩面] liǎngmiàn both sides 焦[焦] jiāo burnt; scorched; charred; worried; anxious; coke; abbr. for 焦耳[jiao1 er3], joule 糖[糖] táng sugar; sweets; candy; CL:顆|颗[ke1],塊|块[kuai4] 加盖[加蓋] jiāgài to seal (with official stamp); to stamp; fig. to ratify; to put lid on (cooking pot); to cap; to build an extension or additional storey 封[封] fēng to confer; to grant; to bestow a title; to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters 膜[膜] mó membrane; film 剩[剩] shèng to remain; to be left; to have as remainder 招牌[招牌] zhāopai signboard; shop sign; reputation of a business 粥[粥] zhōu congee; gruel; porridge; CL:碗[wan3] 了解[了解] liǎojiě to understand; to realize; to find out 脑袋[腦袋] nǎodài head; skull; brains; mental capability; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4] 容量[容量] róngliàng capacity; volume; quantitative (science) 差别[差別] chābié difference; distinction; disparity 电影[電影] diànyǐng movie; film; CL:部[bu4],片[pian4],幕[mu4],場|场[chang3] 下流[下流] xiàliú lower course of a river; low-class; mean and lowly; vulgar; obscene 上课[上課] shàngkè to go to class; to attend class; to go to teach a class 耶[耶] ye final particle indicating enthusiasm etc 胖子[胖子] pàngzi fat person; fatty //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/75 words - 5 min 妳[妳] nǐ you (female); variant of 你[ni3] 开车[開車] kāichē to drive a car 转弯[轉彎] zhuǎnwān to turn; to go around a corner 身手[身手] shēnshǒu skill; talent; agility 矫健[矯健] jiǎojiàn strong and healthy; vigorous 赔钱[賠錢] péiqián to lose money; to pay for damages 龙头[龍頭] lóngtóu faucet; water tap; bicycle handle bar; chief (esp. of gang); boss; decision maker; (market) leader (of companies); front end of mud-flow; figurehead on prow of dragon boat 龍船|龙船 歪[歪] wāi askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious; (coll.) to lie on one's side 折[摺] zhé variant of 折[zhe2]; to fold 赔[賠] péi to compensate for loss; to indemnify; to suffer a financial loss 俗气[俗氣] súqì tacky; inelegant; in poor taste; vulgar; banal 生怕[生怕] shēngpà to fear; afraid; extremely nervous; for fear that; to avoid; so as not to 学校[學校] xuéxiào school; CL:所[suo3] 上车[上車] shàngchē to get on or into (a bus, train, car etc) 车子[車子] chēzi car or other vehicle (bicycle, truck etc) 牠[牠] tā it (used for animals) 妞妞[妞妞] niūniu little girl 马桶[馬桶] mǎtǒng chamber pot; wooden pan used as toilet; toilet bowl 脚踏车[腳踏車] jiǎotàchē bicycle; bike (Tw); CL:輛|辆[liang4] 咬[咬] yǎo to bite; to nip 吐舌头[吐舌頭] tǔshétou to stick out one's tongue 敌意[敵意] díyì enmity; hostility 干嘛[幹嘛] gànmá what are you doing?; whatever for?; why on earth? 逃[逃] táo to escape; to run away; to flee 跑掉[跑掉] pǎodiào to run away; to take to one's heels //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/100 words - 7 min 出发[出發] chūfā to set off; to start (on a journey) 高科技[高科技] gāokējì high tech; high technology 其[其] qí his; her; its; their; that; such; it (refers to sth preceding it) 教官[教官] jiàoguān military instructor 衬衫[襯衫] chènshān shirt; blouse; CL:件[jian4] 领子[領子] lǐngzi shirt collar 调整[調整] tiáozhěng to adjust; adjustment; revision; CL:個|个[ge4] 帅[帥] shuài handsome; graceful; smart; commander in chief; (coll.) cool!; sweet! 慕[慕] mù to admire 接送[接送] jiēsòng picking up and dropping off; greeting and sending off; shuttle (transport service) 国外[國外] guówài abroad; external (affairs); overseas; foreign 今年[今年] jīnnián this year 哪儿[哪兒] nǎr5 where?; wherever; anywhere 英国[英國] Yīngguó United Kingdom 聯合王國|联合王国[Lian2 he2 wang2 guo2]; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; abbr. for England 英格蘭|英格兰[Ying1 ge2 lan2] 伦敦[倫敦] Lúndūn London, capital of United Kingdom 家里蹲[家裡蹲] jiālǐdūn recluse; hikikomori person 看书[看書] kànshū to read; to study 寒假[寒假] hánjià winter vacation 蹲[蹲] dūn to crouch; to squat; to stay (somewhere) 闷[悶] mèn bored; depressed; melancholy; sealed; airtight; tightly closed 经[經] jīng classics; sacred book; scripture; to pass through; to undergo; to bear; to endure; warp (textile); longitude; menstruation; channel (TCM); abbr. for economics 經濟|经济[jing1 ji4] 番[番] fān foreign (non-Chinese); barbarian; classifier for occurrences (of an event, action or speech utterance); classifier for iterations: times, -fold (as in twofold etc); classifier for situations: kind, sort 寒[寒] hán cold; poor; to tremble 彻骨[徹骨] chègǔ to the bone; to the marrow; fig. to a very large degree 梅花[梅花] méihuā plum blossom; clubs ♣ (a suit in card games); wintersweet (dialect) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/125 words - 9 min 扑鼻[撲鼻] pūbí to assail the nostrils (of fragrance and odors) 虚有其表[虛有其表] xūyǒuqíbiǎo looks impressive but is worthless (idiom); not as good as it looks; a reputation with no substance 表里不一[表裡不一] biǎolǐbùyī outside appearance and inner reality differ (idiom); not what it seems; saying one thing but meaning sth different 下车[下車] xiàchē to get off or out of (a bus, train, car etc) 安全带[安全帶] ānquándài seat belt; safety belt 修好[修好] xiūhǎo to repair (sth broken); to restore (sth damaged); to establish friendly relations with; (literary) to do meritorious deeds 差点[差點] chàdiǎn almost; nearly 狼[狼] láng wolf; CL:匹[pi3],隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 犬[犬] quǎn dog; Kangxi radical 94 可怕[可怕] kěpà awful; dreadful; fearful; formidable; frightful; scary; hideous; horrible; terrible; terribly 抽[抽] chōu to draw out; to pull out from in between; to remove part of the whole; (of certain plants) to sprout or bud; to whip or thrash 妹[妹] mèi younger sister 电话[電話] diànhuà telephone; CL:部[bu4]; phone call; CL:通[tong1]; phone number 通讯[通訊] tōngxùn communications; news story; dispatch; CL:個|个[ge4] 软件[軟件] ruǎnjiàn (computer) software 社群[社群] shèqún community; social grouping 网站[網站] wǎngzhàn website; network station; node 好友[好友] hǎoyǒu close friend; pal; (social networking website) friend; CL:個|个[ge4] 不在乎[不在乎] bùzàihu not to care 觉[覺] jiào a nap; a sleep; CL:場|场[chang2] 觉[覺] jué to feel; to find that; thinking; awake; aware 眼神[眼神] yǎnshén expression or emotion showing in one's eyes; meaningful glance; wink; eyesight (dialect) 出卖[出賣] chūmài to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out or betray 赌[賭] dǔ to bet; to gamble 早餐[早餐] zǎocān breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4] 兆[兆] zhào omen; to foretell; million; mega-; trillion; tera-; billion (old) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/150 words - 10 min 亿[億] yì 100 million 爬墙[爬牆] páqiáng to climb a wall; (fig.) to be unfaithful 慢慢来[慢慢來] mànmànlái take your time; take it easy 组长[組長] zǔzhǎng group leader 遇[遇] yù to meet; to encounter; to treat; to receive; opportunity; chance 大门[大門] dàmén entrance; door; gate; large and influential family 偏要[偏要] piānyào to insist on doing sth; must do it, despite everything 翻墙[翻牆] fānqiáng lit. to climb over the wall; fig. to breach the Great Firewall of China 违禁[違禁] wéijìn to violate a prohibition or ban; prohibited; illicit 品[品] pǐn article; commodity; product; goods; kind; grade; rank; character; disposition; nature; temperament; variety; to taste sth; to sample; to criticize; to comment; to judge; to size up; fret (on a guitar or lute) 数学[數學] shùxué mathematics; mathematical 老师[老師] lǎoshī teacher; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 直线[直線] zhíxiàn straight line; sharply (rise or fall) 距离[距離] jùlí distance; CL:個|个[ge4]; to be apart from 翻[翻] fān to turn over; to flip over; to overturn; to rummage through; to translate; to decode; to double; to climb over or into; to cross 喜剧[喜劇] xǐjù comedy; CL:部[bu4],齣|出[chu1] 悲剧[悲劇] bēijù tragedy; CL:齣|出[chu1] 几乎[幾乎] jīhū almost; nearly; practically 零距离[零距離] língjùlí zero distance; face-to-face 上学[上學] shàngxué to go to school; to attend school 包包[包包] bāobāo bag or purse etc; small bump or pimple; hillock 生意[生意] shēngyì life force; vitality 业务[業務] yèwù business; professional work; service; CL:項|项[xiang4] 直[直] zhí straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters 福利[福利] fúlì material benefit; benefit in kind; (social) welfare //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/175 words - 12 min 社[社] shè society; group; club; agency; (old) god of the land 不该[不該] bùgāi should not; to owe nothing 饼干[餅乾] bǐnggān biscuit; cracker; cookie; CL:片[pian4],塊|块[kuai4] 巧克力[巧克力] qiǎokèlì chocolate (loanword); CL:塊|块[kuai4] 生日[生日] shēngrì birthday; CL:個|个[ge4] 这不[這不] zhèbu (coll.) As a matter of fact, ... (used to introduce evidence for what one has just asserted) 严格[嚴格] yángé strict; stringent; tight; rigorous 来讲[來講] láijiǎng as to; considering; for 婚前[婚前] hūnqián premarital; prenuptial 性行为[性行為] xìngxíngwéi sexual behavior 重心[重心] zhòngxīn center of gravity; central core; main part 课业[課業] kèyè lesson; schoolwork 专心[專心] zhuānxīn to concentrate; absorption; concentration; engrossed 读书[讀書] dúshū to read a book; to study; to attend school 零[零] líng zero; nought; zero sign; fractional; fragmentary; odd (of numbers); (placed between two numbers to indicate a smaller quantity followed by a larger one); fraction; (in mathematics) remainder (after division); extra; to wither and fall; to wither 年度[年度] niándù year (e.g. school year, fiscal year); annual 开学[開學] kāixué foundation of a University or College; school opening; the start of a new term 典礼[典禮] diǎnlǐ celebration; ceremony 敬礼[敬禮] jìnglǐ to salute; salute 礼[禮] lǐ gift; rite; ceremony; CL:份[fen4]; propriety; etiquette; courtesy 毕[畢] bì the whole of; to finish; to complete; complete; full; finished 仪[儀] yí apparatus; rites; appearance; present; ceremony 队长[隊長] duìzhǎng captain; team leader; CL:個|个[ge4] 毛[毛] máo hair; feather; down; wool; mildew; mold; coarse or semifinished; young; raw; careless; unthinking; nervous; scared; (of currency) to devalue or depreciate; classifier for Chinese fractional monetary unit ( = 角[jiao3] , = one-tenth of a yuan or 10 fen 分[fen1]) 玲玲[玲玲] línglíng (onom.) tinkling (e.g. of jewels) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/200 words - 14 min 表演[表演] biǎoyǎn play; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrate; CL:場|场[chang3] 女神[女神] nǚshén goddess; nymph 球[球] qiú ball; sphere; globe; CL:個|个[ge4]; ball game; match; CL:場|场[chang3] 沛[沛] pèi copious; abundant 芸[芸] yún common rue (Ruta graveolens); books and libraries 男生[男生] nánshēng schoolboy; male student; boy; guy (young adult male) 回头[回頭] huítóu to turn round; to turn one's head; later; by and by 率[率] lǜ rate; frequency 率[率] shuài to lead; to command; rash; hasty; frank; straightforward; generally; usually 百分之百[百分之百] bǎifēnzhībǎi a hundred percent; out and out; absolutely 拍[拍] pāi to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film); racket (sports); beat (music) 广告[廣告] guǎnggào to advertise; a commercial; advertisement; CL:項|项[xiang4] 周[周] zhōu to make a circuit; to circle; circle; circumference; lap; cycle; complete; all; all over; thorough; to help financially 洁[潔] jié clean 出国[出國] chūguó to go abroad; to leave the country; emigration 念[念] niàn to read; to study (a subject); to attend (a school); to read aloud; to miss (sb); idea; remembrance; twenty (banker's anti-fraud numeral corresponding to 廿, 20) 博士[博士] bóshì doctor; court academician (in feudal China); Ph.D. 压力[壓力] yālì pressure 收下[收下] shōuxià to accept; to receive 情书[情書] qíngshū love letter 一天到晚[一天到晚] yītiāndàowǎn all day long; the whole day 谈恋爱[談戀愛] tánliàn'ài to court; to go steady; to be dating 读[讀] dú to read; to study; reading of word (i.e. pronunciation), similar to 拼音[pin1 yin1] 好些[好些] hǎoxiē a good deal of; quite a lot 课本[課本] kèběn textbook; CL:本[ben3] 面目可憎[面目可憎] miànmùkězēng repulsive countenance; disgusting appearance //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/225 words - 15 min 搞怪[搞怪] gǎoguài to do sth wacky; wacky; wacky behavior 浑身[渾身] húnshēn all over; from head to foot 不自在[不自在] bùzìzai uneasiness; feel uncomfortable 听不懂[聽不懂] tīngbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is hearing 深奥[深奧] shēn'ào profound; abstruse; recondite; profoundly 乃[乃] nǎi to be; thus; so; therefore; then; only; thereupon 出自[出自] chūzì to come from 北宋[北宋] BěiSòng the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) 黄庭坚[黃庭堅] HuángTíngjiān Huang Tingjian (1045-1105), Song poet and calligrapher 居[居] jū to reside; to be (in a certain position); to store up; to be at a standstill; residence; house; restaurant; classifier for bedrooms 士[士] shì member of the senior ministerial class (old); scholar (old); bachelor; honorific; soldier; noncommissioned officer; specialist worker 名言[名言] míngyán saying; famous remark 士大夫[士大夫] shìdàfū scholar officials 则[則] zé (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then; standard; norm; principle; to imitate; to follow; classifier for written items 义理[義理] yìlǐ doctrine (esp. religious); argumentation (in a speech or essay) 胸中[胸中] xiōngzhōng one's mind 镜[鏡] jìng mirror; lens 面目[面目] miànmù appearance; facial features; look 可憎[可憎] kězēng disgusting 语言[語言] yǔyán language; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3] 无味[無味] wúwèi tasteless; odorless 皇帝[皇帝] huángdì emperor; CL:個|个[ge4] 赵匡胤[趙匡胤] ZhàoKuāngyìn Zhao Kuangyin, personal name of founding Song emperor Song Taizu 宋太祖 (927-976) 麦克[麥克] màikè microphone (loanword) 时代[時代] shídài age; era; epoch; period (in one's life); CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/250 words - 18 min 拍照[拍照] pāizhào to take a picture 当[噹] dāng (onom.) dong; ding dong (bell) 看不起[看不起] kànbuqǐ to look down upon; to despise 点名[點名] diǎnmíng roll call; to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name 簿[簿] bù a book; a register; account-book 搂[摟] lǒu to hug; to embrace; to hold in one's arms 抱抱[抱抱] bàobào to hug; to embrace 吃豆腐[吃豆腐] chīdòufu to eat tofu; to flirt; to tease 嫉妒[嫉妒] jídù to be jealous; to envy; to hate 警告[警告] jǐnggào to warn; to admonish 归[歸] guī to return; to go back to; to give back to; (of a responsibility) to be taken care of by; to belong to; to gather together; (used between two identical verbs) despite; to marry (of a woman) (old); division on the abacus with a one-digit divisor 借过[借過] jièguò excuse me (i.e. let me through, please) 坐好[坐好] zuòhǎo to sit properly; to sit up straight 见面礼[見面禮] jiànmiànlǐ gift given to sb when meeting them for the first time 嗦[嗦] suō suck 大炮[大砲] dàpào big gun; cannon; artillery; one who talks big; trad. form 大炮 also used; CL:門|门[men2],尊[zun1] 何况[何況] hékuàng let alone; to say nothing of; besides; what's more 赚[賺] zhuàn to earn; to make a profit 以身相许[以身相許] yǐshēnxiāngxǔ to give one's heart to; to devote one's life to 爽[爽] shuǎng bright; clear; crisp; open; frank; straightforward; to feel well; fine; pleasurable; invigorating; to deviate 看不惯[看不慣] kànbuguàn cannot bear to see; to hate; to dislike; to disapprove 自己人[自己人] zìjǐrén those on our side; ourselves; one's own people; one of us 跌倒[跌倒] diēdǎo to tumble; to fall; fig. to suffer a reverse (in politics or business) 正义[正義] zhèngyì justice; righteousness; just; righteous 感[感] gǎn to feel; to move; to touch; to affect; feeling; emotion; (suffix) sense of ~ //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/275 words - 20 min 正妹[正妹] zhèngmèi (Tw) beautiful woman; sexy woman 桃园[桃園] Táoyuán Taoyuan city and county in Taiwan 机场[機場] jīchǎng airport; airfield; CL:家[jia1],處|处[chu4] 笨[笨] bèn stupid; foolish; silly; slow-witted; clumsy 雄伟[雄偉] xióngwěi grand; imposing; magnificent; majestic 平[平] píng flat; level; equal; to tie (make the same score); to draw (score); calm; peaceful; see also 平聲|平声[ping2 sheng1] 风流[風流] fēngliú distinguished and accomplished; outstanding; talented in letters and unconventional in lifestyle; romantic; dissolute; loose 弯腰[彎腰] wānyāo to stoop 三十[三十] sānshí thirty; 30 三C[三C] sānC see 3C[san1 C] 情场[情場] qíngchǎng affairs of the heart; mutual relationship 经验[經驗] jīngyàn experience; to experience 屁[屁] pì fart; flatulence; nonsense; (usu. in the negative) what; (not) a damn thing 领[領] lǐng neck; collar; to lead; to receive; classifier for clothes, mats, screens etc 低[低] dī low; beneath; to lower (one's head); to let droop; to hang down; to incline 开放[開放] kāifàng to bloom; to open; to be open (to the public); to open up (to the outside); to be open-minded; unrestrained by convention; unconstrained in one's sexuality 改天[改天] gǎitiān another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check 修[修] xiū to decorate; to embellish; to repair; to build; to write; to cultivate; to study; to take (a class) 哈[哈] hā (interj.) ha!; (onom. for laughter); (slang) to be infatuated with; to adore; abbr. for 哈士奇[ha1 shi4 qi2], husky (dog) 学期[學期] xuéqī term; semester; CL:個|个[ge4] 交办[交辦] jiāobàn to assign (a task to sb) 是的[是的] shìde yes, that's right; variant of 似的[shi4 de5] 校长[校長] xiàozhǎng (college, university) president; headmaster; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 无论[無論] wúlùn no matter what or how; regardless of whether... //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/300 words - 21 min 升学[升學] shēngxué to enter the next grade school 招生[招生] zhāoshēng to enroll new students; to get students 领导[領導] lǐngdǎo lead; leading; to lead; leadership; leader; CL:位[wei4],個|个[ge4] 有方[有方] yǒufāng to do things right; to use the correct method 功劳[功勞] gōngláo contribution; meritorious service; credit 头疼[頭疼] tóuténg headache 导师[導師] dǎoshī tutor; teacher; academic advisor 砸[砸] zá to smash; to pound; to fail; to muck up; to bungle 严加[嚴加] yánjiā sternly; strictly; harshly; stringently; rigorously 管教[管教] guǎnjiào to discipline; to teach; to guarantee 办公室[辦公室] bàngōngshì office; business premises; bureau; CL:間|间[jian1] 对外[對外] duìwài external; foreign; pertaining to external or foreign (affairs) 窗户[窗戶] chuānghu window; CL:個|个[ge4],扇[shan4] 空气流通[空氣流通] kōngqìliútōng fresh air; draft 暂时[暫時] zànshí temporary; provisional; for the time being 不透气[不透氣] bùtòuqì airtight 工程[工程] gōngchéng engineering; an engineering project; project; undertaking; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 进度[進度] jìndù pace; tempo; degree of progress (on project); work schedule 掌握[掌握] zhǎngwò to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency 得宜[得宜] déyí proper; appropriate; suitable 迟延[遲延] chíyán to delay 贺[賀] hè to congratulate 太太[太太] tàitai married woman; Mrs.; Madam; wife; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 礼貌[禮貌] lǐmào courtesy; manners 侯[侯] hóu marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]; nobleman or high official //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/325 words - 22 min 美丽[美麗] měilì beautiful 会议室[會議室] huìyìshì meeting room; conference room 夸张[誇張] kuāzhāng to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous 待会儿[待會兒] dāihuìr5 in a moment; later; also pr. [dai1 hui3 r5] or [dai1 hui5 r5] 务[務] wù affair; business; matter; to be engaged in; to attend to; by all means 会议[會議] huìyì meeting; conference; CL:場|场[chang3],屆|届[jie4] 柯[柯] kē tree branch; stem; ax handle 应验[應驗] yìngyàn to come true; to come about as predicted; to be fulfilled 一句话[一句話] yījùhuà in a word; in short 懒[懶] lǎn lazy 丑[醜] chǒu shameful; ugly; disgraceful 妆容[妝容] zhuāngróng a look (achieved by applying makeup) 打扮[打扮] dǎban to decorate; to dress; to make up; to adorn; manner of dressing; style of dress 分钟[分鐘] fēnzhōng minute 通融[通融] tōngróng flexible; to accommodate; to stretch or get around regulations; a short-term loan 完美[完美] wánměi perfect; perfection; perfectly 曹[曹] cáo class or grade; generation; plaintiff and defendant (old); government department (old) 从来不[從來不] cóngláibù never 几岁[幾歲] jǐsuì how old are you? (familiar, or to a child) 祖母[祖母] zǔmǔ father's mother; paternal grandmother 级[級] jí level; grade; rank; step (of stairs); CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier: step, level 化妆[化妝] huàzhuāng to put on makeup 花钱[花錢] huāqián to spend money 惊讶[驚訝] jīngyà amazed; astonished; to surprise; amazing; astonishment; awe 肉[肉] ròu meat; flesh; pulp (of a fruit); (coll.) (of a fruit) squashy; (of a person) flabby; irresolute; Kangxi radical 130 //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/350 words - 23 min 毒[毒] dú poison; to poison; poisonous; malicious; cruel; fierce; narcotics 毒打[毒打] dúdǎ beat up; CL:頓|顿[dun4] 石膏[石膏] shígāo gypsum CaSO4·2(H2O); plaster; plaster cast (for a broken bone) 满脸[滿臉] mǎnliǎn across one's whole face 朱[朱] zhū vermilion 主任[主任] zhǔrèn director; head; CL:個|个[ge4] 眉毛[眉毛] méimao eyebrow; CL:根[gen1] 定[定] dìng to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order 嘴巴[嘴巴] zuǐba mouth; CL:張|张[zhang1]; slap in the face; CL:個|个[ge4] 岱[岱] Dài Mt Tai in Shandong; same as 泰山 当中[當中] dāngzhōng among; in the middle; in the center 承蒙[承蒙] chéngméng to be indebted (to sb) 通力合作[通力合作] tōnglìhézuò to join forces; to give full cooperation 校[校] jiào to proofread; to check; to compare 校[校] xiào school; military officer; CL:所[suo3] 方面[方面] fāngmiàn respect; aspect; field; side; CL:個|个[ge4] 优秀[優秀] yōuxiù outstanding; excellent 成绩[成績] chéngjì achievement; performance records; grades; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 宝贵[寶貴] bǎoguì valuable; precious; to value; to treasure; to set store by 意见[意見] yìjiàn idea; opinion; suggestion; objection; complaint; CL:點|点[dian3],條|条[tiao2] 佳绩[佳績] jiājì good result; success 并且[並且] bìngqiě and; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition 更上一层楼[更上一層樓] gèngshàngyīcénglóu to take it up a notch; to bring it up a level 教育[教育] jiàoyù to educate; to teach; education 方针[方針] fāngzhēn policy; guidelines; CL:個|个[ge4] 走向[走向] zǒuxiàng direction; strike (i.e. angle of inclination in geology); inclination; trend; to move towards; to head for //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/375 words - 24 min 国际化[國際化] guójìhuà to internationalize; internationalization 培育[培育] péiyù to train; to breed 学生[學生] xuésheng student; schoolchild 国际[國際] guójì international 观[觀] guān to look at; to watch; to observe; to behold; to advise; concept; point of view; outlook 招揽[招攬] zhāolǎn to attract (customers); to drum up (trade) 外籍[外籍] wàijí foreign (i.e. of foreign nationality) 教导[教導] jiàodǎo to instruct; to teach; guidance; teaching 毕业[畢業] bìyè graduation; to graduate; to finish school 社会[社會] shèhuì society; CL:個|个[ge4] 接轨[接軌] jiēguǐ railtrack connection; to integrate into sth; to dock; to connect; to be in step with; to bring into line with; to align 补[補] bǔ to repair; to patch; to mend; to make up for; to fill (a vacancy); to supplement 理科[理科] lǐkē the sciences (as opposed to the humanities 文科[wen2 ke1]) 师资[師資] shīzī qualified teacher 民间[民間] mínjiān among the people; popular; folk; non-governmental; involving people rather than governments 学会[學會] xuéhuì to learn; to master; institute; learned society; (scholarly) association 爱上[愛上] àishàng to fall in love with; to be in love with 看法[看法] kànfǎ way of looking at a thing; view; opinion; CL:個|个[ge4] 治标不治本[治標不治本] zhìbiāobùzhìběn to treat the symptoms but not the root cause 心态[心態] xīntài attitude (of the heart); state of one's psyche; way of thinking; mentality 导正[導正] dǎozhèng (Tw) to guide sb in the right direction; to correct (behavior etc) 念书[念書] niànshū to read; to study 转介[轉介] zhuǎnjiè to refer sb to an agency (or hospital etc); referral 汽修[汽修] qìxiū auto repair 或[或] huò maybe; perhaps; might; possibly; or //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/400 words - 25 min 美容[美容] měiróng to improve one's appearance (using cosmetics or cosmetic surgery); to make oneself more attractive; to beautify 着想[著想] zhuóxiǎng to give thought (to others); to consider (other people's needs); also pr. [zhao2 xiang3] 打听[打聽] dǎting to ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask around 职能[職能] zhínéng function; role 有声有色[有聲有色] yǒushēngyǒusè having sound and color (idiom); vivid; dazzling 择[擇] zé to select; to choose; to pick over; to pick out; to differentiate; to eliminate; also pr. [zhai2] 优[優] yōu excellent; superior 董事会[董事會] dǒngshìhuì board of directors 呈报[呈報] chéngbào to (submit a) report 这儿[這兒] zhèr5 here 散会[散會] sànhuì to disperse a meeting; to adjourn; finished 慢走[慢走] mànzǒu Stay a bit!; Wait a minute!; (to a departing guest) Take care! 胆识[膽識] dǎnshí courage and insight 教育界[教育界] jiàoyùjiè academic world; academic circles; academia 数一数二[數一數二] shǔyīshǔ'èr reckoned to be first or second best (idiom); one of the very best; to list one by one 尤其[尤其] yóuqí especially; particularly 大有[大有] dàyǒu there is much; (literary) abundance 来头[來頭] láitóu cause; reason; interest; influence 议员[議員] yìyuán member (of a legislative body); representative 家长会[家長會] jiāzhǎnghuì parent-teacher conference; parents' association 会长[會長] huìzhǎng president of a club, committee etc 马虎[馬虎] mǎhu careless; sloppy; negligent; skimpy 不得[不得] bùdé must not; may not; not to be allowed; cannot 提到[提到] tídào to mention; to raise (a subject); to refer to 毛手毛脚[毛手毛腳] máoshǒumáojiǎo carelessly and haphazardly; to paw; to grope; to get fresh //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/425 words - 29 min 不爽[不爽] bùshuǎng not well; out of sorts; in a bad mood; without discrepancy; accurate 圣[聖] shèng holy; sacred; saint; sage 肉麻[肉麻] ròumá sickening; corny; sappy; maudlin; fulsome (of praise) 有趣[有趣] yǒuqù interesting; fascinating; amusing 实话[實話] shíhuà truth 少年[少年] shàonián early youth; youngster; (literary) youth; young man 蜥蜴[蜥蜴] xīyì lizard 特地[特地] tèdì specially; for a special purpose 搞砸[搞砸] gǎozá to mess (sth) up; to foul up; to spoil 活该[活該] huógāi (coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should 倒楣[倒楣] dǎoméi variant of 倒霉[dao3 mei2] 卫生纸[衛生紙] wèishēngzhǐ toilet paper; bathroom tissue 馊主意[餿主意] sōuzhǔyi rotten idea 原本[原本] yuánběn originally; original 班导师[班導師] bāndǎoshī (Tw) teacher in charge of a class; homeroom teacher 掌声[掌聲] zhǎngshēng applause; CL:陣|阵[zhen4] 大声[大聲] dàshēng loud voice; in a loud voice; loudly 泰语[泰語] Tàiyǔ Thai (language) 完蛋[完蛋] wándàn (coll.) to be done for 由于[由於] yóuyú due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to; since; because 插曲[插曲] chāqǔ music played during a movie, play etc; incidental music; music played in a theatrical interlude; (fig.) incident; episode 自我介绍[自我介紹] zìwǒjièshào self-introduction; to introduce oneself 班长[班長] bānzhǎng class monitor; squad leader; team leader; CL:個|个[ge4] 不解[不解] bùjiě to not understand; to be puzzled by; indissoluble 缘[緣] yuán cause; reason; karma; fate; predestined affinity; margin; hem; edge; along //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/450 words - 31 min 报[報] bào to announce; to inform; report; newspaper; recompense; revenge; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1] 鼎鼎大名[鼎鼎大名] dǐngdǐngdàmíng famous; celebrated 本人[本人] běnrén the person himself; I (humble form used in speeches); oneself; myself; in person; personal 练习[練習] liànxí to practice; exercise; drill; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 着急[著急] zháojí to worry; to feel anxious; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 ji2] 刘德华[劉德華] LiúDéhuá Andy Lau (1961-), Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actor 一生[一生] yīshēng all one's life; throughout one's life 不再[不再] bùzài no more; no longer 低调[低調] dīdiào low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile 奢华[奢華] shēhuá luxurious; sumptuous; lavish 路线[路線] lùxiàn itinerary; route; political line (e.g. right revisionist road); CL:條|条[tiao2] 才华[才華] cáihuá talent; CL:份[fen4] 卧虎藏龙[臥虎藏龍] wòhǔcánglóng lit. hidden dragon, crouching tiger (idiom); fig. talented individuals in hiding; concealed talent 作[作] zuò to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend; to regard as; to feel; writings or works 贾[賈] gǔ merchant; to buy 燕[燕] yàn swallow (family Hirundinidae); old variant of 宴[yan4] 天上[天上] tiānshàng celestial; heavenly 身材[身材] shēncái stature; build (height and weight); figure 燕子[燕子] yànzi swallow 身轻如燕[身輕如燕] shēnqīngrúyàn as lithe as a swallow (of athlete or beautiful girl) 嘘[噓] xū to exhale slowly; to hiss; hush! 蒲公英[蒲公英] púgōngyīng dandelion (Taraxacum mongolicum) 看似[看似] kànsì to look as if; to seem 自由自在[自由自在] zìyóuzìzài free and easy (idiom); carefree; leisurely 处处[處處] chùchù everywhere; in all respects //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/475 words - 33 min 身不由己[身不由己] shēnbùyóujǐ without the freedom to act independently (idiom); involuntary; not of one's own volition; in spite of oneself 麦[麥] mài wheat; barley; oats 搁[擱] gē to place; to put aside; to shelve 呛[嗆] qiàng to irritate the nose; to choke (of smoke, smell etc); pungent; (coll.) (Tw) to shout at sb; to scold; to speak out against sb 高材生[高材生] gāocáishēng student of great ability 了不起[了不起] liǎobuqǐ amazing; terrific; extraordinary 全世界[全世界] quánshìjiè worldwide; entire world 疯子[瘋子] fēngzi madman; lunatic 黄[黃] huáng yellow; pornographic; to fall through 言[言] yán words; speech; to say; to talk 馨[馨] xīn fragrant 平面[平面] píngmiàn plane (flat surface); print media 模特儿[模特兒] mótèr5 (fashion) model (loanword) 请假[請假] qǐngjià to request leave of absence 亲自[親自] qīnzì personally; in person; oneself 批准[批准] pīzhǔn to approve; to ratify 复习[複習] fùxí variant of 復習|复习[fu4 xi2] 功课[功課] gōngkè homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study; CL:門|门[men2] 国[國] guó country; nation; state; national; CL:個|个[ge4] 文[文] wén language; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; (old) classifier for coins; Kangxi radical 67 批[批] pī to ascertain; to act on; to criticize; to pass on; classifier for batches, lots, military flights; tier (for the ranking of universities and colleges) 誉[譽] yù to praise; to acclaim; reputation 影视[影視] yǐngshì movies and television 科[科] kē branch of study; administrative section; division; field; branch; stage directions; family (taxonomy); rules; laws; to mete out (punishment); to levy (taxes etc); to fine sb; CL:個|个[ge4] 全力[全力] quánlì with all one's strength; full strength; all-out (effort); fully (support) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep001/483 words - 33 min 梦想[夢想] mèngxiǎng (fig.) to dream of; dream 勇敢[勇敢] yǒnggǎn brave; courageous 身分[身分] shēnfèn variant of 身份; identity; status; capacity; dignity; position; rank 顾[顧] gù to look after; to take into consideration; to attend to 不顾[不顧] bùgù in spite of; regardless of 权利[權利] quánlì power; right; privilege 班导[班導] bāndǎo (Tw) teacher in charge of a class; homeroom teacher 知会[知會] zhīhuì to inform; to tell; to notify; notification //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/25 words - 1 min 九[九] jiǔ nine; 9 十一[十一] shíyī eleven; 11 十二[十二] shí'èr twelve; 12 十三[十三] shísān thirteen; 13 十四[十四] shísì fourteen; 14 十五[十五] shíwǔ fifteen; 15 十六[十六] shíliù sixteen; 16 十七[十七] shíqī seventeen; 17 十八[十八] shíbā eighteen; 18 十九[十九] shíjiǔ nineteen; 19 二十[二十] èrshí twenty; 20 中央[中央] zhōngyāng central; middle; center; central authorities (of a state) 伍[伍] wǔ squad of five soldiers; to associate with; five (banker's anti-fraud numeral) 为准[為準] wéizhǔn to serve as the norm; ...shall prevail (as standard for rules, regulations, price etc) 队形[隊形] duìxíng formation 集合[集合] jíhé to gather; to assemble; set (math.) 测试[測試] cèshì to test (machinery etc); to test (students); test; quiz; exam; beta (software) 搞错[搞錯] gǎocuò mistake; to make a mistake; to blunder; mistaken 过年[過年] guònián to celebrate the Chinese New Year 不少[不少] bùshǎo many; a lot; not few 肥肉[肥肉] féiròu fat (e.g. pork fat); fatty meat; (fig.) a gold mine; cash cow 全班[全班] quánbān the whole class 瘦[瘦] shòu thin; to lose weight; (of clothing) tight; (of meat) lean; (of land) unproductive 跑步[跑步] pǎobù to run; to jog; (military) to march at the double 基本[基本] jīběn basic; fundamental; main; elementary //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/50 words - 4 min 测验[測驗] cèyàn test; to test; CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4] 消耗[消耗] xiāohào to use up; to consume 累积[累積] lěijī to accumulate 热量[熱量] rèliàng heat; quantity of heat; calorific value 暖暖[暖暖] Nuǎnnuǎn Nuannuan district of Keelung City 基隆市[Ji1 long2 shi4], Taiwan 收心[收心] shōuxīn to concentrate on the task; to curb one's evil instincts 迎接[迎接] yíngjiē to meet; to welcome; to greet 举办[舉辦] jǔbàn to conduct; to hold 正式[正式] zhèngshì formal; official 比赛[比賽] bǐsài competition (sports etc); match; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4]; to compete 男女[男女] nánnǚ male-female; male and female 分开[分開] fēnkāi to separate; to part 散开[散開] sànkāi to separate; to disperse 各自[各自] gèzì each; respective; apiece 暖[暖] nuǎn warm; to warm 舍弃[捨棄] shěqì to give up; to abandon; to abort 各就各位[各就各位] gèjiùgèwèi (of the people in a group) to get into position (idiom); (athletics) On your mark! 预备[預備] yùbèi to prepare; to make ready; preparation; preparatory 加油[加油] jiāyóu to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas; (fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on 按摩[按摩] ànmó massage; to massage 腿[腿] tuǐ leg; CL:條|条[tiao2] 蟑螂[蟑螂] zhāngláng cockroach 只怕[只怕] zhǐpà I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe; very likely 调皮捣蛋[調皮搗蛋] tiáopídǎodàn naughty; mischievous; to act up 想像力[想像力] xiǎngxiànglì conception; imagination //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/75 words - 8 min 背面[背面] bèimiàn the back; the reverse side; the wrong side 正面[正面] zhèngmiàn front; obverse side; right side; positive; direct; open 发型[髮型] fàxíng hairstyle; coiffure; hairdo 美术[美術] měishù art; fine arts; painting; CL:種|种[zhong3] 课[課] kè subject; course; CL:門|门[men2]; class; lesson; CL:堂[tang2],節|节[jie2]; to levy; tax; form of divination 撑[撐] chēng to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain; to open or unfurl; to fill to bursting point; brace; stay; support 杨[楊] yáng poplar 厕所[廁所] cèsuǒ toilet; lavatory; CL:間|间[jian1],處|处[chu4] 学长[學長] xuézhǎng senior or older male schoolmate 滑板[滑板] huábǎn skateboard 堆[堆] duī to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile; heap; stack; large amount 瞎[瞎] xiā blind; groundlessly; foolishly; to no purpose 耍[耍] shuǎ to play with; to wield; to act (cool etc); to display (a skill, one's temper etc) 女生[女生] nǚshēng schoolgirl; female student; girl 打扫[打掃] dǎsǎo to clean; to sweep 货[貨] huò goods; money; commodity; CL:個|个[ge4] 找死[找死] zhǎosǐ to court death; taking risks 吃饱[吃飽] chībǎo to eat one's fill 閒[閒] jiān variant of 間|间[jian1] 龟[龜] guī tortoise; turtle 狼狗[狼狗] lánggǒu wolfdog 不亦乐乎[不亦樂乎] bùyìlèhū lit. isn't that a joy? (quote from Confucius); fig. (jocularly) extremely; awfully 瘪[癟] biě deflated; shriveled; sunken; empty 走廊[走廊] zǒuláng corridor; aisle; hallway; passageway; veranda 打球[打球] dǎqiú to play ball; to play with a ball //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/100 words - 11 min 计较[計較] jìjiào to bother about; to haggle; to bicker; to argue; plan; stratagem 神经病[神經病] shénjīngbìng mental disorder; neuropathy; (derog.) mental case 节[節] jié festival; holiday; node; joint; section; segment; part; to economize; to save; to abridge; moral integrity; classifier for segments, e.g. lessons, train wagons, biblical verses; CL:個|个[ge4] 下课[下課] xiàkè to finish class; to get out of class 膀胱[膀胱] pángguāng urinary bladder; bladder 无力[無力] wúlì powerless; lacking strength 胖[胖] pàng fat; plump 水管[水管] shuǐguǎn water pipe 堵住[堵住] dǔzhù to block up 隔壁[隔壁] gébì next door; neighbor 好险[好險] hǎoxiǎn to have a close call; to have a narrow escape 泼[潑] pō to splash; to spill; rough and coarse; brutish 生病[生病] shēngbìng to fall ill 残忍[殘忍] cánrěn cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless 幼稚[幼稚] yòuzhì young; childish; puerile 差一点[差一點] chàyīdiǎn see 差點|差点[cha4 dian3] 好玩[好玩] hǎowán amusing; fun; interesting 死定[死定] sǐdìng to be screwed; to be toast 冬季[冬季] dōngjì winter 恋歌[戀歌] liàngē love song 裴[裴] péi (of a garment) long and flowing 勇[勇] yǒng brave 俊[俊] jùn smart; eminent; handsome; talented 坏事[壞事] huàishì bad thing; misdeed; to ruin things 张开[張開] zhāngkāi to open up; to spread; to extend //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/125 words - 13 min 注重[注重] zhùzhòng to pay attention to; to emphasize 口腔[口腔] kǒuqiāng oral cavity 清洁[清潔] qīngjié clean; to clean 泰国[泰國] Tàiguó Thailand; Thai 笔记型电脑[筆記型電腦] bǐjìxíngdiànnǎo notebook (computer) 泰文[泰文] Tàiwén Thai (language) 零用钱[零用錢] língyòngqián pocket money; allowance; spending money 赞助[贊助] zànzhù to support; to assist; to sponsor 好不[好不] hǎobù not at all ...; how very ... 好笑[好笑] hǎoxiào laughable; funny; ridiculous 笑点[笑點] xiàodiǎn funny bits; humorous parts; jokes; punchline 书包[書包] shūbāo schoolbag; satchel; bookbag; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 接触[接觸] jiēchù to touch; to contact; access; in touch with 抽菸[抽菸] chōuyān variant of 抽煙|抽烟[chou1 yan1]; to smoke (a cigarette, tobacco) 心虚[心虛] xīnxū lacking in confidence; diffident; to have a guilty conscience 钟[鐘] zhōng clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bell; CL:架[jia4],座[zuo4] 响[響] xiǎng echo; sound; noise; to make a sound; to sound; to ring; loud; classifier for noises 位子[位子] wèizi place; seat 不能不[不能不] bùnéngbù have to; cannot but 杜[杜] dù birchleaf pear (tree); to stop; to prevent; to restrict 合理[合理] hélǐ rational; reasonable; fair 校园[校園] xiàoyuán campus 搜[搜] sōu to search 证据[證據] zhèngjù evidence; proof; testimony 尊重[尊重] zūnzhòng to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value; eminent; serious; proper //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/150 words - 15 min 违反[違反] wéifǎn to violate (a law) 校规[校規] xiàoguī school rules and regulations 身为[身為] shēnwéi in the capacity of; as 训育[訓育] xùnyù pedagogy; to instruct and guide 绝[絕] jué to cut short; extinct; to disappear; to vanish; absolutely; by no means 权力[權力] quánlì power; authority 配合[配合] pèihé matching; fitting in with; compatible with; to correspond; to fit; to conform to; rapport; to coordinate with; to act in concert with; to cooperate; to become man and wife; to combine parts of machine 明显[明顯] míngxiǎn clear; distinct; obvious 未免[未免] wèimiǎn unavoidably; can't help; really; rather 牵强[牽強] qiānqiǎng far-fetched; implausible (chain of reasoning) 为人师表[為人師表] wéirénshībiǎo to serve as a model for others (idiom); to be a worthy teacher 情绪[情緒] qíngxù mood; state of mind; moodiness; CL:種|种[zhong3] 偏袒[偏袒] piāntǎn to bare one shoulder; (fig.) to side with; to discriminate in favor of 调查[調查] diàochá investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) poll; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 属实[屬實] shǔshí to turn out to be true; verified; true 人赃俱获[人贓俱獲] rénzāngjùhuò (of a thief, smuggler etc) to be caught with stolen or illegal goods; to be caught red-handed 台阶[臺階] táijiē steps; flight of steps; step (over obstacle); fig. way out of an embarrassing situation; bench (geology) 蛋卷[蛋卷] dànjuǎn egg roll 夹心[夾心] jiāxīn to fill with stuffing (e.g. in cooking); stuffed 禀[稟] bǐng to make a report (to a superior); to give; to endow; to receive; petition 小人[小人] xiǎorén person of low social status (old); I, me (used to refer humbly to oneself); nasty person; vile character 苏州[蘇州] Sūzhōu Suzhou prefecture level city in Jiangsu 城[城] chéng city walls; city; town; CL:座[zuo4],道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 屋[屋] wū house; room; CL:間|间[jian1],個|个[ge4] 田[田] tián field; farm; CL:片[pian4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/175 words - 16 min 乐[樂] lè happy; cheerful; to laugh 乐[樂] yuè music 无边[無邊] wúbiān without boundary; not bordered 谁知[誰知] shéizhī lit. who knows; who would have thought; unexpectedly; unpredictably 五月[五月] Wǔyuè May; fifth month (of the lunar year) 蛮横[蠻橫] mánhèng rude and unreasonable 讲理[講理] jiǎnglǐ to argue; to reason with sb; to talk sense; to be reasonable 万人空巷[萬人空巷] wànrénkōngxiàng the multitudes come out from everywhere, emptying every alleyway (to celebrate); the whole town turns out 遍[遍] biàn everywhere; all over; classifier for actions: one time 夺[奪] duó to seize; to take away forcibly; to wrest control of; to compete or strive for; to force one's way through; to leave out; to lose 母爱[母愛] mǔ'ài maternal love 垂[垂] chuí to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down; hand down; bequeath; nearly; almost; to approach 怜[憐] lián to pity 老爹[老爹] lǎodiē (dialect) father; old man; sir 翻脸[翻臉] fānliǎn to fall out with sb; to become hostile 惨遭[慘遭] cǎnzāo to suffer (defeat, death etc) 粉丝[粉絲] fěnsī bean vermicelli; mung bean starch noodles; Chinese vermicelli; cellophane noodles; CL:把[ba3]; fan (loanword); enthusiast for sb or sth 扁[扁] biǎn flat; (coll.) to beat (sb) up; old variant of 匾[bian3] 无奈[無奈] wúnài helpless; without choice; for lack of better option; grudgingly; willy-nilly; nolens volens; abbr. for 無可奈何|无可奈何[wu2 ke3 nai4 he2] 老娘[老娘] lǎoniáng my old mother; I, this old woman; my old lady (colloquial); maternal grandmother; midwife 迷[迷] mí to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confused 埋首[埋首] máishǒu to immerse oneself in (one's work, studies etc) 电视[電視] diànshì television; TV; CL:臺|台[tai2],個|个[ge4] 观看[觀看] guānkàn to watch; to view 自此[自此] zìcǐ since then; henceforth 冷落[冷落] lěngluò desolate; unfrequented; to treat sb coldly; to snub; to cold shoulder //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/200 words - 17 min 人间[人間] rénjiān the human world; the earth 誓[誓] shì oath; vow; to swear; to pledge 功名[功名] gōngmíng scholarly honor (in imperial exams); rank; achievement; fame; glory 显[顯] xiǎn to make visible; to reveal; prominent; conspicuous; (prefix) phanero- 从此[從此] cóngcǐ from now on; since then; henceforth 外国[外國] wàiguó foreign (country); CL:個|个[ge4] 菸[菸] yān variant of 煙|烟[yan1]; cigarette; tobacco; smoke 草[草] cǎo grass; straw; manuscript; draft (of a document); careless; rough; CL:棵[ke1],撮[zuo3],株[zhu1],根[gen1] 伴[伴] bàn partner; companion; comrade; associate; to accompany 铭记[銘記] míngjì to engrave in one's memory 此[此] cǐ this; these 仇[仇] chóu hatred; animosity; enmity; foe; enemy; to feel animosity toward (the wealthy, foreigners etc) 不共戴天[不共戴天] bùgòngdàitiān (of enemies) cannot live under the same sky; absolutely irreconcilable 放鞭炮[放鞭炮] fàngbiānpào to set off firecrackers 庆祝[慶祝] qìngzhù to celebrate 苦肉计[苦肉計] kǔròujì the trick of injuring oneself to gain the enemy's confidence; CL:條|条[tiao2] 省[省] shěng to save; to economize; to do without; to omit; to leave out; province; (archaic) central government department 省[省] xǐng to inspect; to examine; to be aware; to pay a visit (to one's parents or elders) 师生[師生] shīshēng teachers and students 本事[本事] běnshi ability; skill 退学[退學] tuìxué to quit school 在乎[在乎] zàihu to care about; equivalent of 在於|在于[zai4 yu2] 站住[站住] zhànzhù to stand 缺少[缺少] quēshǎo lack; shortage of; shortfall; to be short (of); to lack 练[練] liàn to practice; to train; to drill; to perfect (one's skill); exercise 健身[健身] jiànshēn to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/225 words - 19 min 杀虫剂[殺蟲劑] shāchóngjì insecticide; pesticide 毅力[毅力] yìlì perseverance; willpower 规律[規律] guīlǜ rule (e.g. of science); law of behavior; regular pattern; rhythm; discipline 耐心[耐心] nàixīn to be patient; patience 想像[想像] xiǎngxiàng to imagine; to conceive of; to visualize; imagination 分成[分成] fēnchéng to divide (into); to split a bonus; to break into; tenths; percentage allotment 投胎[投胎] tóutāi to be reincarnated 肚脐[肚臍] dùqí navel 开刀[開刀] kāidāo (of a surgeon) to perform an operation; (of a patient) to have an operation; to decapitate; to behead; to single out as a point of attack 年级[年級] niánjí grade; year (in school, college etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 小过[小過] xiǎoguò little mistake; minor offense; slightly too much 巷[巷] xiàng lane; alley 蚵仔煎[蚵仔煎] ézǐjiān oyster omelette (Taiwanese, POJ pr. [ô-á-chian]) 一家[一家] yījiā the whole family; the same family; the family ... (when preceded by a family name); group 盘[盤] pán plate; dish; tray; board; hard drive (computing); to build; to coil; to check; to examine; to transfer (property); to make over; classifier for food: dish, helping; to coil; classifier for coils of wire; classifier for games of chess 挡[擋] dǎng to resist; to obstruct; to hinder; to keep off; to block (a blow); to get in the way of; cover; gear (e.g. in a car's transmission) 五五[五五] wǔwǔ 50-50; equal (share, partnership etc) 财[財] cái money; wealth; riches; property; valuables 作祟[作祟] zuòsuì haunted; to haunt; to cause mischief 病状[病狀] bìngzhuàng symptom (of a disease) 传染[傳染] chuánrǎn to infect; contagious 饥饿[飢餓] jī'è hunger; starvation; famine 吹[吹] chuī to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff; to boast; to brag; to end in failure; to fall through 哨子[哨子] shàozi whistle 统统[統統] tǒngtǒng totally //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/250 words - 19 min 立正[立正] lìzhèng to stand straight; attention! (order to troops) 不许[不許] bùxǔ not to allow; must not; can't 乱动[亂動] luàndòng to fiddle with; to tamper with; to meddle with; to move randomly; to flail about 公布[公佈] gōngbù to announce; to make public; to publish 既有[既有] jìyǒu existing 宿舍[宿舍] sùshè dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel; CL:間|间[jian1] 公约[公約] gōngyuē convention (i.e. international agreement) 之外[之外] zhīwài outside; excluding 规定[規定] guīdìng provision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; rule; CL:個|个[ge4] 寝室[寢室] qǐnshì bedroom; dormitory; CL:間|间[jian1] 内务[內務] nèiwù internal affairs; domestic affairs; family affairs; (trad.) affairs within the palace 起床[起床] qǐchuáng to get out of bed; to get up 棉被[棉被] miánbèi comforter; quilt; CL:條|条[tiao2],面[mian4] 叠[疊] dié to fold; to fold over in layers; to furl; to layer; to pile up; to repeat; to duplicate 拉平[拉平] lāpíng to bring to the same level; to even up; to flare out; to flatten out 称[稱] chēng to weigh; to state; to name; name; appellation; to praise 漱口[漱口] shùkǒu to rinse one's mouth; to gargle 牙膏[牙膏] yágāo toothpaste; CL:管[guan3] 牙刷[牙刷] yáshuā toothbrush; CL:把[ba3] 脸盆[臉盆] liǎnpén washbowl; basin for washing hands and face; CL:個|个[ge4] 中间[中間] zhōngjiān between; intermediate; mid; middle 鞋子[鞋子] xiézi shoe 本身[本身] běnshēn itself; in itself; per se 以外[以外] yǐwài apart from; other than; except for; external; outside of; on the other side of; beyond 馀[餘] yú variant of 餘|余[yu2], remainder //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep002/269 words - 19 min 齐[齊] qí neat; even; level with; identical; simultaneous; all together; to even sth out 并[併] bìng to combine; to amalgamate 拢[攏] lǒng to gather together; to collect; to approach; to draw near to; to add; to sum up; to comb (hair) 床铺[床鋪] chuángpù bed 底下[底下] dǐxia the location below sth; afterwards 点钟[點鐘] diǎnzhōng (indicating time of day) o'clock 准时[準時] zhǔnshí on time; punctual; on schedule 熄灯[熄燈] xīdēng turn out the lights; lights out 就寝[就寢] jiùqǐn to go to sleep; to go to bed (literary) 除此之外[除此之外] chúcǐzhīwài apart from this; in addition to this 一律[一律] yīlǜ same; uniformly; all; without exception 人道[人道] réndào human sympathy; humanitarianism; humane; the "human way", one of the stages in the cycle of reincarnation (Buddhism); sexual intercourse 毁灭[毀滅] huǐmiè to perish; to ruin; to destroy 哩[哩] li (modal final particle similar to 呢[ne5] or 啦[la5]) 叭[叭] bā denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc) 国法[國法] guófǎ national law 兼[兼] jiān double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time 舍[舍] shè residence 监[監] jiān to supervise; to inspect; jail; prison //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/25 words - 1 min 国有[國有] guóyǒu nationalized; public; government owned; state-owned 以下[以下] yǐxià that level or lower; that amount or less; the following 订[訂] dìng to agree; to conclude; to draw up; to subscribe to (a newspaper etc); to order 多多[多多] duōduō many; much; a lot; lots and lots; more; even more 秒[秒] miǎo second (unit of time); arc second (angular measurement unit); (coll.) instantly 郝[郝] Hǎo ancient place name; surname Hao 伯伯[伯伯] bóbo father's elder brother; uncle 伯[伯] bó father's elder brother; senior; paternal elder uncle; eldest of brothers; respectful form of address; Count, third of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4] 不测[不測] bùcè unexpected; measureless; unexpected circumstance; contingency; mishap 风云[風雲] fēngyún weather; unstable situation 旦[旦] dàn dawn; morning; daybreak; day; dan, female roles in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors) 夕[夕] xī dusk; evening; Taiwan pr. [xi4] 祸福[禍福] huòfú disaster and happiness 礼拜[禮拜] lǐbài week; religious service; worship; CL:個|个[ge4] 退休[退休] tuìxiū to retire; retirement (from work) 南部[南部] nánbù southern part 享[享] xiǎng to enjoy; to benefit; to have the use of 晚年[晚年] wǎnnián one's later years 住校[住校] zhùxiào to board at school 互相[互相] hùxiāng each other; mutually; mutual 关切[關切] guānqiè to be deeply concerned; to be troubled (by) 女朋友[女朋友] nǚpéngyou girlfriend 论及[論及] lùnjí to make reference to; to write about 婚嫁[婚嫁] hūnjià marriage 甩[甩] shuǎi to throw; to fling; to swing; to leave behind; to throw off; to dump (sb) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/50 words - 4 min 秒钟[秒鐘] miǎozhōng (time) second 马[馬] mǎ horse; CL:匹[pi3]; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess 大同[大同] Dàtóng (Confucianism) Great Harmony (concept of an ideal society) 住宿[住宿] zhùsù to stay at; lodging; accommodation 包含[包含] bāohán to contain; to embody; to include 八辈子[八輩子] bābèizi (fig.) a long time 楣[楣] méi lintel; crossbeam 晚安[晚安] wǎn'ān Good night!; Good evening! 姐[姐] jiě older sister 丢脸[丟臉] diūliǎn to lose face; humiliation 台湾[台灣] Táiwān variant of 臺灣|台湾[Tai2 wan1] 偏偏[偏偏] piānpiān (indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately; as it happened; (indicates that sth is the opposite of what would be normal or reasonable) stubbornly; contrarily; against reason; (indicates that sb or a group is singled out) precisely; only; of all people 试用期[試用期] shìyòngqī trial period; probationary period 不住[不住] bùzhù repeatedly; continuously; constantly; unable to (resist, conceal etc) 开胃菜[開胃菜] kāiwèicài starter; appetizer 精[精] jīng essence; extract; vitality; energy; semen; sperm; mythical goblin spirit; highly perfected; elite; the pick of sth; proficient (refined ability); extremely (fine); selected rice (archaic) 采[采] cǎi color; complexion; looks; variant of 彩[cai3]; variant of 採|采[cai3] 后头[後頭] hòutou behind; the back; the rear; later; afterwards; (in) the future 班上[班上] bānshàng (in the) class 妹妹[妹妹] mèimei younger sister; young woman; CL:個|个[ge4] 告密者[告密者] gàomìzhě tell-tale; informer (esp. to police); whistleblower; grass 爸[爸] bà father; dad; pa; papa 小包[小包] xiǎobāo packet 和平里[和平里] Hépínglǐ Hepingli neighborhood of Beijing 里[里] lǐ li, ancient measure of length, approx. 500 m; neighborhood; ancient administrative unit of 25 families; (Tw) borough, administrative unit between the township 鎮|镇[zhen4] and neighborhood 鄰|邻[lin2] levels //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/75 words - 5 min 民[民] mín the people; nationality; citizen 大会[大會] dàhuì general assembly; general meeting; convention; CL:個|个[ge4],屆|届[jie4] 热情[熱情] rèqíng cordial; enthusiastic; passion; passionate; passionately 祝贺[祝賀] zhùhè to congratulate; congratulations; CL:個|个[ge4] 人缘[人緣] rényuán relations with other people 调皮[調皮] tiáopí naughty; mischievous; unruly 志愿[志願] zhìyuàn aspiration; ambition; to volunteer 考上[考上] kǎoshàng to pass a university entrance exam 牺牲[犧牲] xīshēng to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice 青春[青春] qīngchūn youth; youthfulness 说到[說到] shuōdào to talk about; to mention; (preposition) as for 胡[胡] hú non-Han people, esp. from central Asia; reckless; outrageous; what?; why?; to complete a winning hand at mahjong (also written 和[hu2]) 胡说八道[胡說八道] húshuōbādào to talk rubbish 老糊涂[老糊塗] lǎohútu dotard 陈[陳] chén to lay out; to exhibit; to display; to narrate; to state; to explain; to tell; old; stale 全家[全家] quánjiā whole family 旅行[旅行] lǚxíng to travel; journey; trip; CL:趟[tang4],次[ci4],個|个[ge4] 代班[代班] dàibān (Tw) to take over sb's job; to substitute for 守望相助[守望相助] shǒuwàngxiāngzhù to keep watch and defend one another (idiom, from Mencius); to join forces to defend against external aggressors; mutual help and protection 主要[主要] zhǔyào main; principal; major; primary 服务[服務] fúwù to serve; service; CL:項|项[xiang4] 乡里[鄉里] xiānglǐ one's home town or village 不当[不當] bùdàng unsuitable; improper; inappropriate 无所谓[無所謂] wúsuǒwèi to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be 寒流[寒流] hánliú cold air current; cold ocean current; cold stream //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/100 words - 7 min OS[OS] OS (in a soap opera or movie) voice-over that makes a character's unspoken thoughts audible to the audience 等于[等於] děngyú to equal; to be tantamount to 乘以[乘以] chéngyǐ (math.) multiplied with 减掉[減掉] jiǎndiào to subtract; to lose (weight) 公式[公式] gōngshì formula 笔[筆] bǐ pen; pencil; writing brush; to write or compose; the strokes of Chinese characters; classifier for sums of money, deals; CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1] 大部分[大部分] dàbùfen in large part; the greater part; the majority 不外乎[不外乎] bùwàihū nothing else but 艰难[艱難] jiānnán difficult; hard; challenging 考试[考試] kǎoshì to take an exam; exam; CL:次[ci4] 忽略[忽略] hūlüè to neglect; to overlook; to ignore 人类[人類] rénlèi humanity; human race; mankind 启发[啟發] qǐfā to enlighten; to explain (a text etc); to stimulate (a mental attitude); enlightenment; revelation; motivation 复杂[複雜] fùzá complicated; complex 简单化[簡單化] jiǎndānhuà simplification; to simplify 没错[沒錯] méicuò that's right; sure!; rest assured!; that's good; can't go wrong 题目[題目] tímù subject; title; topic; CL:個|个[ge4] 套[套] tào to cover; to encase; cover; sheath; to overlap; to interleave; to model after; to copy; formula; harness; loop of rope; (fig.) to fish for; to obtain slyly; classifier for sets, collections; bend (of a river or mountain range, in place names); tau (Greek letter Ττ) 不求甚解[不求甚解] bùqiúshènjiě lit. not requiring a detailed understanding (idiom); only looking for an overview; not bothered with the details; superficial; content with shallow understanding 通常[通常] tōngcháng regular; usual; normal; usually; normally 思考[思考] sīkǎo to reflect on; to ponder over 误解[誤解] wùjiě to misunderstand; to misread; misunderstanding 逻辑[邏輯] luóji logic (loanword) 有关[有關] yǒuguān to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern; concerning 懂得[懂得] dǒngde to understand; to know; to comprehend //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/125 words - 8 min 原理[原理] yuánlǐ principle; theory 一味[一味] yīwèi blindly; invariably 套用[套用] tàoyòng to copy a set pattern mechanically; to crib 熊[熊] xióng bear; (coll.) to scold; to rebuke; (coll.) weak; incapable 名片[名片] míngpiàn (business) card 义[義] yì justice; righteousness; meaning; foster (father etc); adopted; artificial (tooth, limb etc); relationship; friendship 资[資] zī resources; capital; to provide; to supply; to support; money; expense 用心[用心] yòngxīn motive; intention; to be diligent or attentive; careful 难得[難得] nándé seldom; rare; hard to come by 专程[專程] zhuānchéng specifically; specially (for that purpose) 拜访[拜訪] bàifǎng to pay a visit; to call on 久仰[久仰] jiǔyǎng honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you.; It's an honor to meet you at last. 业[業] yè line of business; industry; occupation; job; employment; school studies; enterprise; property; (Buddhism) karma; deed; to engage in; already 盛名[盛名] shèngmíng famous reputation 邀请[邀請] yāoqǐng to invite; invitation; CL:個|个[ge4] 任教[任教] rènjiào to hold a teaching position 贵校[貴校] guìxiào your school (honorific) 看重[看重] kànzhòng to regard as important; to care about 目前[目前] mùqián at the present time; currently 异动[異動] yìdòng to shift; to alter; unusual change; abnormal move 良禽择木而栖[良禽擇木而棲] liángqínzémù'érqī a fine bird chooses a tree to nest in (proverb); fig. a talented person chooses a patron of integrity 贤[賢] xián worthy or virtuous person; honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation 臣[臣] chén state official or subject in dynastic China; I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign); Kangxi radical 131 侍[侍] shì to serve; to attend upon 个头[個頭] gètóu size; height //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/150 words - 10 min 条件[條件] tiáojiàn condition; circumstances; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; CL:個|个[ge4] 弹性[彈性] tánxìng flexibility; elasticity 投资[投資] tóuzī investment; to invest 报酬[報酬] bàochou reward; remuneration 享受[享受] xiǎngshòu to enjoy; to live it up; pleasure; CL:種|种[zhong3] 好意[好意] hǎoyì good intention; kindness 点头[點頭] diǎntóu to nod 打电话[打電話] dǎdiànhuà to make a telephone call 恭候[恭候] gōnghòu to look forward to sth; to wait respectfully 大驾[大駕] dàjià imperial chariot; (fig.) emperor; (polite) you 采纳[採納] cǎinà to accept; to adopt 建议[建議] jiànyì to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation; CL:個|个[ge4],點|点[dian3] 南阳[南陽] Nányáng Nanyang prefecture level city in Henan 街[街] jiē street; CL:條|条[tiao2] 名师[名師] míngshī famous master; great teacher 效率[效率] xiàolǜ efficiency 欠缺[欠缺] qiànquē to be deficient in; lapse; deficiency 转达[轉達] zhuǎndá to pass on; to convey; to communicate 路人[路人] lùrén passer-by; stranger 高达[高達] gāodá to attain; to reach up to 百分之[百分之] bǎifēnzhī percent 八十[八十] bāshí eighty; 80 标准[標準] biāozhǔn (an official) standard; norm; criterion; CL:個|个[ge4] 柔情似水[柔情似水] róuqíngsìshuǐ tender and soft as water; deeply attached to sb 矜持[矜持] jīnchí reserved; aloof //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/175 words - 13 min 遥远[遙遠] yáoyuǎn distant; remote 男人婆[男人婆] nánrénpó tomboy 人见人爱[人見人愛] rénjiànrén'ài loved by all; to have universal appeal 致[致] zhì to send; to devote; to deliver; to cause; to convey 连续[連續] liánxù continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive 典故[典故] diǎngù classical story or quote from the literature 可见[可見] kějiàn it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thus) clear; clear; visible 正确[正確] zhèngquè correct; proper 使用[使用] shǐyòng to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of 标点符号[標點符號] biāodiǎnfúhào punctuation; a punctuation mark 重要性[重要性] zhòngyàoxìng importance 出处[出處] chūchù source (esp. of quotation or literary allusion); origin; where sth comes from 员外[員外] yuánwài landlord (old usage) 留客[留客] liúkè to ask a guest to stay; to detain a guest 题[題] tí topic; problem for discussion; exam question; subject; to inscribe; to mention; CL:個|个[ge4],道[dao4] 考[考] kǎo to check; to verify; to test; to examine; to take an exam; to take an entrance exam for; deceased father 威力[威力] wēilì might; formidable power 挑战[挑戰] tiǎozhàn to challenge; challenge 世上[世上] shìshàng on earth 活不下去[活不下去] huóbùxiàqu impossible to make a living 答[答] dá reply; answer; return; respond; echo 英明[英明] yīngmíng wise; brilliant 没用[沒用] méiyòng useless 乱讲[亂講] luànjiǎng to talk nonsense; nonsense! 牛B[牛B] niúbī variant of 牛屄[niu2 bi1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/200 words - 14 min 出题[出題] chūtí to draw up the theme (for discussion) 修理[修理] xiūlǐ to repair; to fix; to prune; to trim; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb 便当[便當] biàndāng convenient; handy; easy; bento (a meal in a partitioned box); lunchbox 大便[大便] dàbiàn to defecate; excrement; feces 白眼[白眼] báiyǎn to give a supercilious look; roll of the eyes 啥[啥] shá dialectal equivalent of 什麼|什么[shen2 me5]; also pr. [sha4] 恶心[噁心] ěxīn variant of 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1] 脏[髒] zāng dirty; filthy 课堂[課堂] kètáng classroom; CL:間|间[jian1] 举一反三[舉一反三] jǔyīfǎnsān to raise one and infer three; to deduce many things from one case (idiom) 精神[精神] jīngshén spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[ge4] 德[德] dé virtue; goodness; morality; ethics; kindness; favor; character; kind 飘飘[飄飄] piāopiāo to float about; to flutter (in the breeze); (dialect) gay guy; (Tw) ghost 潇[瀟] xiāo (of water) deep and clear; (of wind and rain) howling and pounding; (of light rain) pattering 便[便] biàn plain; informal; suitable; convenient; opportune; to urinate or defecate; equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then; in that case; even if; soon afterwards 陈抟[陳摶] ChénTuán Chen Tuan (871-989), a legendary Daoist sage 懊恼[懊惱] àonǎo annoyed; vexed; upset 怀抱[懷抱] huáibào to hug; to cherish; within the bosom (of the family); to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc) 扑[撲] pū to throw oneself at; to pounce on; to devote one's energies; to flap; to flutter; to dab; to pat; to bend over 簌簌[簌簌] sùsù very slight sound; rustling (onom.); to stream down (of tears); luxuriant growth (of vegetation) 泪[淚] lèi tears 抛[拋] pāo to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast; to abandon 秋[秋] qiū autumn; fall; harvest time 蝉[蟬] chán cicada 噪[噪] zào the chirping of birds or insects; noise; clamor; buzzing; disturbance //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/225 words - 16 min 罢[罷] bà to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to quit; to finish 蛩[蛩] qióng anxious; grasshopper; a cricket 淅[淅] xī (onom.) sound of rain, sleet etc 细雨[細雨] xìyǔ fine rain; drizzle; poem by Tang poet Li Shangyin 李商隱|李商隐 芭蕉[芭蕉] bājiāo Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) 即使[即使] jíshǐ even if; even though 仙[仙] xiān immortal 越[越] yuè to exceed; to climb over; to surpass; the more... the more 伤心[傷心] shāngxīn to grieve; to be broken-hearted; to feel deeply hurt 眼泪[眼淚] yǎnlèi tears; crying; CL:滴[di1] 好不容易[好不容易] hǎobùróngyì with great difficulty; very difficult 安静[安靜] ānjìng quiet; peaceful; calm 蟋蟀[蟋蟀] xīshuài cricket (insect) 旷课[曠課] kuàngkè to play truant; to cut classes 基本上[基本上] jīběnshang basically; on the whole 小事[小事] xiǎoshì trifle; trivial matter; CL:點|点[dian3] 多疑[多疑] duōyí mistrustful; suspicious; paranoid 亲眼[親眼] qīnyǎn with one's own eyes; personally 成立[成立] chénglì to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water 什么的[什麼的] shénmede and so on; and what not 言语[言語] yányǔ words; speech; (spoken) language 失当[失當] shīdàng inappropriate; improper 自我[自我] zìwǒ self-; ego (psychology) 反省[反省] fǎnxǐng to reflect upon oneself; to examine one's conscience; to question oneself; to search one's soul 请进[請進] qǐngjìn "please come in" //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep003/237 words - 19 min 冲[沖] chōng (of water) to dash against; to mix with water; to infuse; to rinse; to flush; to develop (a film); to rise in the air; to clash; to collide with 喝茶[喝茶] hēchá (fig.) to have a meeting with state security agents (to be warned to behave "responsibly") 耽搁[耽擱] dānge to tarry; to delay; to stop over 稍[稍] shāo somewhat; a little 想不到[想不到] xiǎngbudào unexpected; hard to imagine; it had not occurred to me; who could have thought that 小提琴[小提琴] xiǎotíqín fiddle; violin 现场[現場] xiànchǎng the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the site 佩服[佩服] pèifú to admire 拜拜[拜拜] báibái (loanword) bye-bye; also pr. [bai1 bai1] etc; (coll.) to part ways (with sb); (fig.) to have nothing further to do (with sb or sth) 阿弥陀佛[阿彌陀佛] ĒmítuóFó Amitabha Buddha; the Buddha of the Western paradise; may the lord Buddha preserve us!; merciful Buddha! 装神弄鬼[裝神弄鬼] zhuāngshénnòngguǐ lit. dress up as God, play the devil (idiom); fig. to mystify; to deceive people; to scam 笨蛋[笨蛋] bèndàn fool; idiot //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/25 words - 6 min 人称[人稱] rénchēng person (first person, second person etc in grammar); called; known as 途中[途中] túzhōng en route 小小[小小] xiǎoxiǎo very small; very few; very minor 换人[換人] huànrén to replace sb (personnel, sports team player etc); substitution 人物[人物] rénwù person; character (in a play, novel etc); protagonist; CL:個|个[ge4] 训[訓] xùn to teach; to train; to admonish; instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule 导[導] dǎo to transmit; to lead; to guide; to conduct; to direct 困扰[困擾] kùnrǎo to perplex; to disturb; to cause complications 家长[家長] jiāzhǎng head of a household; family head; patriarch; parent or guardian of a child 生涯[生涯] shēngyá career; life (way in which sb lives); period of one's life 面临[面臨] miànlín to face sth; to be confronted with 好气[好氣] hǎoqì to be happy; to be in a good mood 不敢当[不敢當] bùgǎndāng lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise; you flatter me 敷[敷] fū to spread; to lay out; to apply (powder, ointment etc); sufficient (to cover); enough 面膜[面膜] miànmó facial mask; cleanser; face pack; facial (treatment) 网络[網絡] wǎngluò network (computing, telecommunications, transport etc) 保养[保養] bǎoyǎng to take good care of (or conserve) one's health; to keep in good repair; to maintain; maintenance 皮肤[皮膚] pífū skin; CL:層|层[ceng2],塊|块[kuai4] 嫩[嫩] nèn tender; soft; delicate; light (color); inexperienced; unskilled 补课[補課] bǔkè to make up missed lesson; to reschedule a class 打勾[打勾] dǎgōu to check; to tick; (old) to buy 久等[久等] jiǔděng to wait for a long time 惹[惹] rě to provoke; to irritate; to vex; to stir up; to anger; to attract (troubles); to cause (problems) 招呼[招呼] zhāohu to call out to; to greet; to say hello to; to inform; to take care of; to take care that one does not 纯粹[純粹] chúncuì pure; unadulterated; purely; completely //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/50 words - 9 min 聊天[聊天] liáotiān to chat; to gossip 访[訪] fǎng to visit; to call on; to seek; to inquire; to investigate 管家[管家] guǎnjiā housekeeper; butler; manage one's household 立场[立場] lìchǎng position; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4] 难免[難免] nánmiǎn hard to avoid; difficult to escape from; will inevitably 单纯[單純] dānchún simple; pure; unsophisticated; merely; purely 偎[偎] wēi to cuddle 闻[聞] wén to hear; news; well-known; famous; reputation; fame; to smell; to sniff at 淡淡[淡淡] dàndàn faint; dim; dull; insipid; unenthusiastic; indifferent 大陆[大陸] dàlù continent; mainland; CL:個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4] 经商[經商] jīngshāng to trade; to carry out commercial activities; in business 惹事[惹事] rěshì to cause trouble 引[引] yǐn to draw (e.g. a bow); to pull; to stretch sth; to extend; to lengthen; to involve or implicate in; to attract; to lead; to guide; to leave; to provide evidence or justification for; old unit of distance equal to 10 丈[zhang4], one-thirtieth of a km or 33.33 meters 关注[關注] guānzhù to pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention 找回[找回] zhǎohuí to retrieve 熟悉[熟悉] shúxī to be familiar with; to know well 不送[不送] bùsòng don't bother to see me out 梅[梅] méi plum; plum flower; Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) 烂[爛] làn soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten; worn out; chaotic; messy; utterly; thoroughly; crappy; bad 摆[擺] bǎi to arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum 嚣张[囂張] xiāozhāng rampant; unbridled; arrogant; aggressive 母球[母球] mǔqiú cue ball (in billiards) 洗澡[洗澡] xǐzǎo to bathe; to take a shower 台球[台球] táiqiú billiards PK[PK] PK (slang) to take on; to challenge; to go head to head; showdown; comparison //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/75 words - 15 min 胜负[勝負] shèngfù victory or defeat; the outcome of a battle 火大[火大] huǒdà to get mad; to be very angry 莫名其妙[莫名其妙] mòmíngqímiào (idiom) baffling; inexplicable 闹事[鬧事] nàoshì to cause trouble; to create a disturbance 打架[打架] dǎjià to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows; CL:場|场[chang2] 屁事[屁事] pìshì (vulgar) trifling matter; mere trifle; goddamn thing; goddamn business 神气[神氣] shénqì expression; manner; vigorous; impressive; lofty; pretentious 走着瞧[走著瞧] zǒuzheqiáo wait and see (who is right) 试试看[試試看] shìshìkàn to give it a try 医院[醫院] yīyuàn hospital; CL:所[suo3],家[jia1],座[zuo4] 逊[遜] xùn to abdicate; modest; yielding; unpretentious; inferior to; (slang) to suck 正视[正視] zhèngshì to face squarely; to meet head on; to face up to 思念[思念] sīniàn to think of; to long for; to miss 澄清[澄清] chéngqīng clear (of liquid); limpid; to clarify; to make sth clear; to be clear (about the facts) 处罚[處罰] chǔfá to penalize; to punish 特权[特權] tèquán prerogative; privilege; privileged 球场[球場] qiúchǎng stadium; sports ground; court; pitch; field; golf course; CL:個|个[ge4],處|处[chu4] 打死[打死] dǎsǐ to kill; to beat to death 警察[警察] jǐngchá police; police officer; CL:個|个[ge4] 探讨[探討] tàntǎo to investigate; to probe 知识分子[知識分子] zhīshifènzǐ intellectual; intelligentsia; learned person 促进[促進] cùjìn to promote (an idea or cause); to advance; boost 文化[文化] wénhuà culture; civilization; cultural; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3] 政治[政治] zhèngzhì politics; political 进步[進步] jìnbù progress; improvement; to improve; to progress; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/100 words - 16 min 扮演[扮演] bànyǎn to play the role of; to act 角色[角色] juésè role; character in a novel; persona; also pr. [jiao3 se4] 历史[歷史] lìshǐ history; CL:門|门[men2],段[duan4] 哪些[哪些] nǎxiē which ones?; who?; what? 著名[著名] zhùmíng famous; noted; well-known; celebrated 秋瑾[秋瑾] qiūjǐn Qiu Jin (1875-1907), famous female martyr of the anti-Qing revolution, the subject of several books and films 不但[不但] bùdàn not only (... but also...) 同时[同時] tóngshí at the same time; simultaneously 革命烈士[革命烈士] gémìnglièshì martyr of the revolution 广[廣] guǎng wide; numerous; to spread 为人[為人] wéirén to conduct oneself; behavior; conduct; personal character 临终[臨終] línzhōng approaching one's end; with one foot in the grave 秋雨[秋雨] qiūyǔ autumn rain 愁[愁] chóu to worry about 煞[煞] shā to terminate; to cut short; to bring to a stop; to squeeze; to tighten; to damage; variant of 殺|杀[sha1] 白日梦[白日夢] báirìmèng daydream; reverie 坐下[坐下] zuòxia to sit down 赏[賞] shǎng to bestow (a reward); to give (to an inferior); to hand down; a reward (bestowed by a superior); to appreciate (beauty) 夸奖[誇獎] kuājiǎng to praise; to applaud; to compliment 预计[預計] yùjì to forecast; to predict; to estimate 聘请[聘請] pìnqǐng to engage; to hire (a lawyer etc) 教课[教課] jiāokè to teach class; to lecture 带给[帶給] dàigěi to give to; to provide to; to bring to; to take to 气象[氣象] qìxiàng meteorological feature; CL:個|个[ge4]; meteorology; atmosphere; ambience; scene 打瞌睡[打瞌睡] dǎkēshuì to doze off //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/125 words - 19 min 签名[簽名] qiānmíng to sign (one's name with a pen etc); to autograph; signature 垃圾[垃圾] lājī trash; refuse; garbage; (coll.) of poor quality; Taiwan pr. [le4 se4] 来得[來得] láide to emerge (from a comparison); to come out as; to be competent or equal to 声明[聲明] shēngmíng to state; to declare; statement; declaration; CL:項|项[xiang4],份[fen4] 教化[教化] jiàohuà to enlighten; to civilize; to indoctrinate; to train (an animal) 环境[環境] huánjìng environment; circumstances; surroundings; CL:個|个[ge4]; ambient 脏乱[髒亂] zāngluàn dirty and disordered; in a mess 公德心[公德心] gōngdéxīn civility; public spirit 督导[督導] dūdǎo to direct; to oversee 改进[改進] gǎijìn to improve; to make better; CL:個|个[ge4] 离谱[離譜] lípǔ excessive; beyond reasonable limits; irregular 许[許] xǔ to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps 玫[玫] méi (fine jade); see 玫瑰[mei2 gui1] 琳[琳] lín gem 合照[合照] hézhào to pose for a photo 书名[書名] shūmíng name of a book; reputation as calligrapher 症[症] zhèng disease; illness 阿嬷[阿嬤] āmā grandma (Tw) 刮风[颳風] guāfēng to be windy 下雨[下雨] xiàyǔ to rain 排队[排隊] páiduì to line up 装模作样[裝模作樣] zhuāngmózuòyàng to put on an act (idiom); to show affectation; to indulge in histrionics 亲口[親口] qīnkǒu one's own mouth; fig. in one's own words; to say sth personally 看清[看清] kànqīng to see clearly 真面目[真面目] zhēnmiànmù true identity; true colors //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/150 words - 22 min 经纪人[經紀人] jīngjìrén broker; middleman; agent; manager 用心良苦[用心良苦] yòngxīnliángkǔ to ponder earnestly; to give a lot of thought to sth 姐妹[姐妹] jiěmèi sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc) 角度[角度] jiǎodù angle; point of view 感到[感到] gǎndào to feel; to sense; to have the feeling that; to think that; to move; to affect 欣慰[欣慰] xīnwèi to be gratified 哪像[哪像] nǎxiàng unlike; in contrast to 安慰[安慰] ānwèi to comfort; to console; CL:個|个[ge4] 鼓励[鼓勵] gǔlì to encourage 教室[教室] jiàoshì classroom; CL:間|间[jian1] 排[排] pái a row; a line; to set in order; to arrange; to line up; to eliminate; to drain; to push open; platoon; raft; classifier for lines, rows etc 心中[心中] xīnzhōng central point; in one's thoughts; in one's heart 象牙塔[象牙塔] xiàngyátǎ ivory tower 悲哀[悲哀] bēi'āi grieved; sorrowful 真相[真相] zhēnxiàng the truth about sth; the actual facts 欺骗[欺騙] qīpiàn to deceive; to cheat 苏[蘇] sū Perilla frutescens (Chinese basil or wild red basil); place name; to revive; used as phonetic in transliteration 出气[出氣] chūqì to give vent to anger 沟通[溝通] gōutōng to join; to connect; to link up; to communicate 事件[事件] shìjiàn event; happening; incident; CL:個|个[ge4] 平息[平息] píngxī to settle (a dispute); to quieten down; to suppress 好处[好處] hǎochu benefit; advantage; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3 chu4]; CL:個|个[ge4] 显贵[顯貴] xiǎnguì dignitary; distinguished person; royalty; nobleman; big shot 学人[學人] xuérén scholar; learned person 受罪[受罪] shòuzuì to endure; to suffer; hardships; torments; a hard time; a nuisance //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/175 words - 23 min 耳熟[耳熟] ěrshú to sound familiar; familiar-sounding 连续剧[連續劇] liánxùjù serialized drama; dramatic series; show in parts 台词[臺詞] táicí an actor's lines; dialogue; Taiwanese word 霸王别姬[霸王別姬] BàwángBiéJī The Conqueror Bids Farewell to His Favorite Concubine (tragic opera by Mei Lanfang 梅蘭芳|梅兰芳[Mei2 Lan2 fang1]); Farewell My Concubine (1993 film by Chen Kaige) 师傅[師傅] shīfu master; qualified worker; respectful form of address for older men; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 徒弟[徒弟] túdì apprentice; disciple 平常[平常] píngcháng ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily 台上[臺上] táishàng on stage 功[功] gōng meritorious deed or service; achievement; result; service; accomplishment; work (physics) 台下[台下] táixià off the stage; in the audience 十分[十分] shífēn very; completely; utterly; extremely; absolutely; hundred percent; to divide into ten equal parts 用功[用功] yònggōng diligent; industrious (in one's studies); to study hard; to make great effort 逗[逗] dòu to stay; to stop; to tease (play with); amusing; short pause in reading aloud, equivalent to comma (also written 讀|读[dou4]) 座位[座位] zuòwèi seat; CL:個|个[ge4] 在后[在後] zàihòu behind 坏话[壞話] huàihuà unpleasant talk; malicious words 气氛[氣氛] qìfēn atmosphere; mood 披萨[披薩] pīsà pizza (loanword) 请客[請客] qǐngkè to give a dinner party; to entertain guests; to invite to dinner 高尔夫球[高爾夫球] gāo'ěrfūqiú golf; golf ball 奖金[獎金] jiǎngjīn premium; award money; bonus 五十[五十] wǔshí fifty 美元[美元] Měiyuán American dollar; US dollar 四十[四十] sìshí forty; 40 台币[台幣] Táibì New Taiwan dollar //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/200 words - 25 min 不得已[不得已] bùdéyǐ to act against one's will; to have no alternative but to; to have to; to have no choice; must 白天[白天] báitiān daytime; during the day; day; CL:個|个[ge4] 夜猫子[夜貓子] yèmāozi owl; (fig.) night owl 分手[分手] fēnshǒu to part company; to split up; to break up 买房[買房] mǎifáng to buy a house 房子[房子] fángzi house; building (single- or two-story); apartment; room; CL:棟|栋[dong4],幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4],套[tao4],間|间[jian1] 那时候[那時候] nàshíhou at that time 帅气[帥氣] shuàiqi handsome; smart; dashing; elegant 头期款[頭期款] tóuqīkuǎn down payment 付[付] fù to pay; to hand over to; classifier for pairs or sets of things 讲到[講到] jiǎngdào to talk about sth 寄生虫[寄生蟲] jìshēngchóng parasite (biology); (fig.) freeloader 寄居蟹[寄居蟹] jìjūxiè hermit crab 单身汉[單身漢] dānshēnhàn bachelor; unmarried man 等级[等級] děngjí grade; rank; status 黄金[黃金] huángjīn gold; golden (opportunity); prime (time) 凯[凱] kǎi triumphant; victorious; chi (Greek letter Χχ) 蜜[蜜] mì honey 单身[單身] dānshēn unmarried; single 莲花[蓮花] liánhuā lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, among others); water-lily 出淤泥而不染[出淤泥而不染] chūyūní'érbùrǎn lit. to grow out of the mud unsullied (idiom); fig. to be principled and incorruptible 亵[褻] xiè obscene; disrespectful 焉[焉] yān where; how 钻石[鑽石] zuànshí diamond; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 箭[箭] jiàn arrow; CL:支[zhi1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/225 words - 26 min 巴不得[巴不得] bābude (coll.) to be eager for; to long for; to look forward to 贱[賤] jiàn inexpensive; lowly 该死[該死] gāisǐ Damn it!; damned; wretched 顾虑[顧慮] gùlǜ misgivings; apprehensions 散播[散播] sànbō to spread; to disperse; to disseminate 事实[事實] shìshí fact; CL:個|个[ge4] 一向[一向] yīxiàng always (previously); a period of time in the recent past 公私[公私] gōngsī public and private (interests, initiative etc) 分明[分明] fēnmíng clear; distinct; evidently; clearly 在先[在先] zàixiān to come first; previous; prior; beforehand; first; formerly 理当[理當] lǐdāng should; ought 享有[享有] xiǎngyǒu to enjoy (rights, privileges etc) 单[單] dān bill; list; form; single; only; sole; odd number; CL:個|个[ge4] 闭着[閉著] bìzhe closed 胡作非为[胡作非為] húzuòfēiwéi to run amok (idiom); to commit outrages 后台[後台] hòutái backstage area; behind-the-scenes supporter; (computing) back-end; background 硬[硬] yìng hard; stiff; strong; firm; resolutely; doggedly; good (quality); able (person) 包庇[包庇] bāobì to shield; to harbor; to cover up 骗人[騙人] piànrén to cheat sb; a scam 陈述[陳述] chénshù an assertion; to declare; to state 苦心[苦心] kǔxīn painstaking effort; to take a lot of trouble; laborious at pains 拆穿[拆穿] chāichuān to expose; to unmask; to see through (a lie etc) 多么[多麼] duōme how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc); however (difficult it may be etc); (in interrogative sentences) how (much etc); to what extent 不知[不知] bùzhī not to know; unaware; unknowingly; fig. not to admit (defeat, hardships, tiredness etc) 者[者] zhě (after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...; (after a noun) person involved in ...; -er; -ist; (used after a number or 後|后[hou4] or 前[qian2] to refer to sth mentioned previously); (used after a term, to mark a pause before defining the term); (old) (used at the end of a command); (old) this //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/250 words - 30 min 无罪[無罪] wúzuì innocent; guileless; not guilty (of crime) 始末[始末] shǐmò whole story; the ins and outs 做文章[做文章] zuòwénzhāng to make an issue of sth; to fuss; to make a song and dance 歉[歉] qiàn to apologize; to regret; deficient 告知[告知] gàozhī to inform 做事[做事] zuòshì to work; to handle matters; to have a job 吃掉[吃掉] chīdiào to eat up; to consume 圆[圓] yuán circle; round; circular; spherical; (of the moon) full; unit of Chinese currency (yuan); tactful; to make consistent and whole (the narrative of a dream or a lie) 拖下水[拖下水] tuōxiàshuǐ lit. to pull sb into the water; to involve sb in a messy business; to get sb into trouble 垫背[墊背] diànbèi to serve as a sacrificial victim; to suffer for sb else; scapegoat; to share sb's fate 可笑[可笑] kěxiào funny; ridiculous 户外[戶外] hùwài outdoor 教学[教學] jiàoxué to teach; teaching and learning; education; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4] 中文[中文] Zhōngwén Chinese language 讨论[討論] tǎolùn to discuss; to talk over; CL:個|个[ge4] 遗憾[遺憾] yíhàn regret; to regret; to be sorry that 扣分[扣分] kòufēn to deduct marks (when grading school work); to have marks deducted; penalty points; to lose points for a penalty or error 眼光[眼光] yǎnguāng gaze; insight; foresight; vision; way of looking at things 损失[損失] sǔnshī loss; damage; CL:個|个[ge4]; to lose; to suffer damage 可恶[可惡] kěwù repulsive; vile; hateful; abominable 垃圾桶[垃圾桶] lājītǒng rubbish bin; trash can; garbage can; Taiwan pr. [le4 se4 tong3] 篮板[籃板] lánbǎn backboard 篮球场[籃球場] lánqiúchǎng basketball court 引导[引導] yǐndǎo to guide; to lead (around); to conduct; to boot; introduction; primer 代替[代替] dàitì to replace; to take the place of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/275 words - 33 min 训斥[訓斥] xùnchì to reprimand; to rebuke; to berate; stern criticism 坚信[堅信] jiānxìn to believe firmly; without any doubt 浪子回头金不换[浪子回頭金不換] làngzǐhuítóujīnbùhuàn a prodigal son returned home is worth more than gold 本性[本性] běnxìng natural instincts; nature; inherent quality 因材施教[因材施教] yīncáishījiào (idiom) to teach in line with the student's ability 篮[籃] lán basket (receptacle); basket (in basketball) 框[框] kuàng frame (e.g. door frame); casing; fig. framework; template; to circle (i.e. draw a circle around sth); to frame; to restrict; Taiwan pr. [kuang1] 翻开[翻開] fānkāi to open up 页[頁] yè page; leaf 岳阳楼记[岳陽樓記] Yuèyánglóujì On Yueyang Tower (1045), essay by Song writer Fan Zhongyan 范仲淹[Fan4 Zhong4 yan1] 私底下[私底下] sīdǐxia privately; secretly; confidentially 指[指] zhǐ finger; to point at or to; to indicate or refer to; to depend on; to count on; (of hair) to stand on end 谣言[謠言] yáoyán rumor 大不了[大不了] dàbùliǎo at worst; if worst comes to worst; serious; alarming 确实[確實] quèshí indeed; really; reliable; real; true 力量[力量] lìliang power; force; strength 努力[努力] nǔlì great effort; to strive; to try hard 追求[追求] zhuīqiú to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo 缺[缺] quē deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of 兼顾[兼顧] jiāngù to attend simultaneously to two or more things; to balance (career and family, family and education etc) 有限[有限] yǒuxiàn limited; finite 尽力[盡力] jìnlì to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort 争取[爭取] zhēngqǔ to fight for; to strive for; to win over 自导[自導] zìdǎo self-guided; autonomous 破坏[破壞] pòhuài destruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/300 words - 35 min 意[意] yì idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate 打击[打擊] dǎjī to hit; to strike; to attack; to crack down on sth; blow; (psychological) shock; percussion (music) 信心[信心] xìnxīn confidence; faith (in sb or sth); CL:個|个[ge4] 否则[否則] fǒuzé if not; otherwise; else; or else 沈[沈] chén variant of 沉[chen2] 溺[溺] nì to drown; to indulge; addicted to; to spoil (a child) 明星[明星] míngxīng star; celebrity 范[范] Fàn surname Fan 冰[冰] bīng ice; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; to chill sth; (of an object or substance) to feel cold; (of a person) cold; unfriendly; (slang) methamphetamine 废[廢] fèi to abolish; to abandon; to abrogate; to discard; to depose; to oust; crippled; abandoned; waste 讨[討] tǎo to invite; to provoke; to demand or ask for; to send armed forces to suppress; to denounce or condemn; to marry (a woman); to discuss or study 追踪[追蹤] zhuīzōng to follow a trail; to trace; to pursue 况且[況且] kuàngqiě moreover; besides; in addition; furthermore 心目[心目] xīnmù mind 敏[敏] mǐn quick; nimble; agile; clever; smart 左[左] zuǒ left; the Left (politics); east; unorthodox; queer; wrong; differing; opposite; variant of 佐[zuo3] 右[右] yòu right (-hand); the Right (politics); west (old) 颂[頌] sòng ode; eulogy; to praise in writing; to wish (in letters) 伊[伊] yī (old) third person singular pronoun ("he" or "she"); second person singular pronoun ("you"); (May 4th period) third person singular feminine pronoun ("she"); (Classical Chinese) introductory particle with no specific meaning; that (preceding a noun) 鼻子[鼻子] bízi nose; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 塌[塌] tā to collapse; to droop; to settle down 下巴[下巴] xiàba chin; CL:個|个[ge4] 丰厚[豐厚] fēnghòu generous; ample 嘴唇[嘴唇] zuǐchún lip; CL:片[pian4] 弥补[彌補] míbǔ to complement; to make up for a deficiency //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/325 words - 37 min 照片[照片] zhàopiàn photograph; picture; CL:張|张[zhang1],套[tao4],幅[fu2] 室友[室友] shìyǒu roommate 诈骗[詐騙] zhàpiàn to defraud; to swindle; to blackmail 首脑[首腦] shǒunǎo head (of state); summit (meeting); leader 肥[肥] féi fat; fertile; loose-fitting or large; to fertilize; to become rich by illegal means; fertilizer; manure 发情[發情] fāqíng oestrus (sexual receptivity in female mammals) 时事[時事] shíshì current trends; the present situation; how things are going 新闻[新聞] xīnwén news; CL:條|条[tiao2],個|个[ge4] 筋[筋] jīn muscle; tendon; veins visible under the skin; sth resembling tendons or veins (e.g. fiber in a vegetable) 维持[維持] wéichí to keep; to maintain; to preserve 腰[腰] yāo waist; lower back; pocket; middle; loins 线[線] xiàn thread; string; wire; line; CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3],根[gen1]; (after a number) tier (unofficial ranking of a Chinese city) 毁[毀] huǐ to destroy; to damage; to ruin; to defame; to slander 讨好[討好] tǎohǎo to get the desired outcome; to win favor by fawning on sb; to curry favor with; a fruitful outcome to reward one's labor 巴结[巴結] bājie to fawn on; to curry favor with; to make up to 摇[搖] yáo to shake; to rock; to row; to crank 两下[兩下] liǎngxià twice; for a little while 敷衍[敷衍] fūyǎn to elaborate (on a theme); to expound (the classics); perfunctory; to skimp; to botch; to do sth half-heartedly or just for show; barely enough to get by 受不了[受不了] shòubùliǎo unbearable; unable to endure; can't stand 眼镜[眼鏡] yǎnjìng spectacles; eyeglasses; CL:副[fu4] 步入[步入] bùrù to step into; to enter 红毯[紅毯] hóngtǎn red carpet 喜帖[喜帖] xǐtiě wedding invitation 啤酒[啤酒] píjiǔ beer (loanword); CL:杯[bei1],瓶[ping2],罐[guan4],桶[tong3],缸[gang1] 炸鸡[炸雞] zhájī fried chicken //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/350 words - 39 min 主意[主意] zhǔyi plan; idea; decision; CL:個|个[ge4]; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5] 溜[溜] liū to slip away; to escape in stealth; to skate 判[判] pàn to judge; to sentence; to discriminate; to discern; obviously (different) 军法[軍法] jūnfǎ martial law 砍头[砍頭] kǎntóu to decapitate; to behead 曰[曰] yuē to speak; to say 酒食[酒食] jiǔshí food and drink 馔[饌] zhuàn food; delicacies 弟子[弟子] dìzǐ disciple; follower 服[服] fú clothes; dress; garment; to serve (in the military, a prison sentence etc); to obey; to be convinced (by an argument); to convince; to admire; to acclimatize; to take (medicine); mourning clothes; to wear mourning clothes 劳[勞] láo to toil; labor; laborer; to put sb to trouble (of doing sth); meritorious deed; to console (Taiwan pr. [lao4] for this sense) 输给[輸給] shūgěi to lose to (sb); to be outdone by 找碴[找碴] zhǎochá variant of 找茬[zhao3 cha2] 遵命[遵命] zūnmìng to follow your orders; to do as you bid 休想[休想] xiūxiǎng don't think (that); don't imagine (that) 作业[作業] zuòyè school assignment; homework; work; task; operation; CL:個|个[ge4]; to operate 加强[加強] jiāqiáng to reinforce; to strengthen; to increase 专注[專注] zhuānzhù concentrated; single-mindedly devoted to 力[力] lì power; force; strength; ability; strenuously 咸酥鸡[鹹酥雞] xiánsūjī fried chicken pieces with salt and pepper; Taiwan-style fried chicken 义气[義氣] yìqì spirit of loyalty and self-sacrifice; code of brotherhood; also pr. [yi4 qi5] 料[料] liào material; stuff; grain; feed; to expect; to anticipate; to guess 揪[揪] jiū to seize; to clutch; to grab firmly and pull 自习[自習] zìxí to study outside of class time (reviewing one's lessons); to study in one's free time; individual study 盐[鹽] yán salt; CL:粒[li4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep004/363 words - 41 min 酥[酥] sū flaky pastry; crunchy; limp; soft; silky 鸡[雞] jī fowl; chicken; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) prostitute 查房[查房] cháfáng to inspect a room; to do the rounds (medical) 要钱[要錢] yàoqián to charge; to demand payment 平板[平板] píngbǎn slab; plate; dull; monotonous; tablet (computer) 抢走[搶走] qiǎngzǒu to snatch (esp related to a robbery) 泰[泰] tài safe; peaceful; most; grand 什[什] shén what 乱叫[亂叫] luànjiào to inconsiderately shout 废话[廢話] fèihuà nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic) TA[TA] tā he or she 凉[涼] liáng cool; cold 公道[公道] gōngdào justice; fairness; public highway //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/25 words - 4 min 掩护[掩護] yǎnhù to screen; to shield; to cover; protection; cover; CL:面[mian4] 学弟[學弟] xuédì junior or younger male schoolmate 战[戰] zhàn to fight; fight; war; battle 帖[帖] tiē fitting snugly; appropriate; suitable; variant of 貼|贴[tie1]; to paste; to obey 礼拜日[禮拜日] Lǐbàirì Sunday 弄死[弄死] nòngsǐ to kill; to put to death 白目[白目] báimù (slang) stupid; moron 跩[跩] zhuǎi to waddle; to swagger; (coll.) strutting; self-satisfied 甘愿[甘願] gānyuàn willingly 罚[罰] fá to punish; to penalize 霸凌[霸凌] bàlíng bullying (loanword) 轻易[輕易] qīngyì easily; lightly; rashly 做人[做人] zuòrén to conduct oneself; to behave with integrity 是非[是非] shìfēi right and wrong; quarrel 贝尔[貝爾] Bèi'ěr Bell (person name) 说明[說明] shuōmíng to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show; to prove; explanation; directions; caption; CL:個|个[ge4] 状况[狀況] zhuàngkuàng condition; state; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 俊杰[俊傑] jùnjié elite; outstanding talent; genius 说实话[說實話] shuōshíhuà to speak the truth; truth to tell; frankly 玩笑[玩笑] wánxiào to joke; joke; jest 理论[理論] lǐlùn theory; CL:個|个[ge4]; to argue; to take notice of 安分[安分] ānfèn content with one's lot; knowing one's place 善[善] shàn good (virtuous); benevolent; well-disposed; good at sth; to improve or perfect 莫大[莫大] mòdà greatest; most important 悔意[悔意] huǐyì remorse //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/50 words - 8 min 锐气[銳氣] ruìqì acute spirit; dash; drive 投降[投降] tóuxiáng to surrender; surrender 大事[大事] dàshì major event; major political event (war or change of regime); major social event (wedding or funeral); (do sth) in a big way; CL:件[jian4],樁|桩[zhuang1] 化[化] huà to make into; to change into; -ization; to ... -ize; to transform; abbr. for 化學|化学[hua4 xue2] 胡扯[胡扯] húchě to chatter; nonsense; blather 告状[告狀] gàozhuàng to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit 开打[開打] kāidǎ (of a sports competition or match) to commence; (of a war or battle) to break out; to perform acrobatic or choreographed fighting (in Chinese opera); to brawl; to come to blows 一较高下[一較高下] yījiàogāoxià to compete against; to measure oneself against; to go head to head (see who is best) 教练[教練] jiàoliàn instructor; sports coach; trainer; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 再拜[再拜] zàibài to bow again; to bow twice (gesture of respect in former times); (in letters, an expression of respect) 音乐[音樂] yīnyuè music; CL:張|张[zhang1],曲[qu3],段[duan4] 关掉[關掉] guāndiào to switch off; to shut off 单手[單手] dānshǒu one hand; single-handed 遮[遮] zhē to cover up (a shortcoming); to screen off; to hide; to conceal 几点[幾點] jǐdiǎn what time?; when? 贴[貼] tiē to stick; to paste; to post (e.g. on a blog); to keep close to; to fit snugly; to subsidize; allowance (e.g. money for food or housing); sticker; classifier for sticking plaster: strip 拳[拳] quán fist; boxing 式[式] shì type; form; pattern; style 拳击[拳擊] quánjī boxing 暴力[暴力] bàolì violence; force; violent 怠[怠] dài idle; lazy; negligent; careless 忽[忽] hū to neglect; to overlook; to ignore; suddenly 职守[職守] zhíshǒu duty; responsibility; post 精力[精力] jīnglì energy 过剩[過剩] guòshèng surplus; excess //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/75 words - 10 min 改善[改善] gǎishàn to make better; to improve; CL:個|个[ge4] 操[操] cāo to grasp; to hold; to operate; to manage; to control; to steer; to exercise; to drill (practice); to play; to speak (a language) 安然[安然] ānrán safely; peacefully; at a rest 山[山] shān mountain; hill; anything that resembles a mountain; CL:座[zuo4]; bundled straw in which silkworms spin cocoons; gable 向来[向來] xiànglái always (previously) 治学[治學] zhìxué scholarship; high-level study; to do scholarly research; to pursue a high level of study 严谨[嚴謹] yánjǐn rigorous; strict; careful; cautious; compact; well-knit 谴责[譴責] qiǎnzé to denounce; to condemn; to criticize; condemnation; criticism 校外[校外] xiàowài off campus 滋事[滋事] zīshì to cause trouble; to provoke a dispute 烫手山芋[燙手山芋] tàngshǒushānyù hot potato; problem; trouble; headache 人人[人人] rénrén everyone; every person 避[避] bì to avoid; to shun; to flee; to escape; to keep away from; to leave; to hide from 唯恐[唯恐] wéikǒng for fear that; lest; also written 惟恐 不及[不及] bùjí to fall short of; not as good as; too late 育[育] yù to have children; to raise or bring up; to educate 并重[並重] bìngzhòng to lay equal stress on; to pay equal attention to 运[運] yùn to move; to transport; to use; to apply; fortune; luck; fate 男子[男子] nánzǐ a man; a male 自由式[自由式] zìyóushì freestyle (in sports) 冠军[冠軍] guànjūn champion; CL:個|个[ge4] 罪[罪] zuì guilt; crime; fault; blame; sin 立[立] lì to stand; to set up; to establish; to lay down; to draw up; at once; immediately 报到[報到] bàodào to report for duty; to check in; to register 要紧[要緊] yàojǐn important; urgent //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/100 words - 13 min 肩膀[肩膀] jiānbǎng shoulder 间谍[間諜] jiàndié spy 想得美[想得美] xiǎngdéměi in your dreams!; as if!; You wish!; I wish that were so 爬[爬] pá to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up 楼梯[樓梯] lóutī stair; staircase; CL:個|个[ge4] 轻[輕] qīng light; easy; gentle; soft; reckless; unimportant; frivolous; small in number; unstressed; neutral; to disparage 选举[選舉] xuǎnjǔ to elect; election; CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4] 诀[訣] jué to bid farewell; tricks of the trade; pithy mnemonic formula (e.g. Mao Zedong's 16-character mantra 十六字訣|十六字诀 on guerrilla warfare) 握手[握手] wòshǒu to shake hands 鞠躬[鞠躬] jūgōng to bow; (literary) to bend down 拚[拚] pīn variant of 拼[pin1] 死心[死心] sǐxīn to give up; to admit failure; to drop the matter; to reconcile oneself to loss; to have no more illusions about 小学[小學] xiǎoxué elementary school; primary school; CL:個|个[ge4] 公平[公平] gōngpíng fair; impartial 时局[時局] shíjú current political situation 出人头地[出人頭地] chūréntóudì to stand out among one's peers (idiom); to excel 腻[膩] nì greasy; soft; unctuous; intimate; tired of 浴室[浴室] yùshì bathroom (room used for bathing); CL:間|间[jian1] 热敷[熱敷] rèfū hot compress 扶[扶] fú to support with the hand; to help sb up; to support oneself by holding onto something; to help 行政[行政] xíngzhèng administrative; executive (attributive) 管理[管理] guǎnlǐ to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration; CL:個|个[ge4] 崇尚[崇尚] chóngshàng to hold up (as an model); to hold in esteem; to revere; to advocate 品德[品德] pǐndé moral character 多用[多用] duōyòng multipurpose; having several uses //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/125 words - 15 min 点心[點心] diǎnxin light refreshments; pastry; dimsum (in Cantonese cooking); dessert 遗珠[遺珠] yízhū unrecognized talent 憾[憾] hàn regret (sense of loss or dissatisfaction) 出马[出馬] chūmǎ to set out (on a campaign); to stand for election; to throw one's cap in the ring 训诫[訓誡] xùnjiè to reprimand; to admonish; to lecture sb 转学生[轉學生] zhuǎnxuésheng transfer student 游泳[游泳] yóuyǒng swimming; to swim 健[健] jiàn healthy; to invigorate; to strengthen; to be good at; to be strong in 头痛[頭痛] tóutòng to have a headache 派出所[派出所] pàichūsuǒ local police station 惜[惜] xī to cherish; to begrudge; to pity; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 热忱[熱忱] rèchén zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; enthusiastic; warmhearted 爱心[愛心] àixīn compassion; kindness; care for others; love; CL:片[pian4]; charity (bazaar, golf day etc); heart (the symbol ♥) 感化[感化] gǎnhuà corrective influence; to reform (a criminal); redemption (of a sinner); to influence (a malefactor to a better life); to guide sb back to the right path by repeated word and example 观察[觀察] guānchá to observe; to watch; to survey; to examine; observation; view; perspective; CL:個|个[ge4] 龙飞[龍飛] lóngfēi to promote (to official position in former times) 专门[專門] zhuānmén specialist; specialized; customized 占[占] zhàn to take possession of; to occupy; to take up 三分[三分] sānfēn somewhat; to some degree 版面[版面] bǎnmiàn page of a publication (e.g. newspaper or website); printing space (reserved for some content); page layout 何止[何止] hézhǐ far more than; not just 挡住[擋住] dǎngzhù to obstruct 手机[手機] shǒujī cell phone; mobile phone; CL:部[bu4],支[zhi1] 质[質] zhì character; nature; quality; plain; to pawn; pledge; hostage; to question; Taiwan pr. [zhi2] 弹[彈] dàn crossball; bullet; shot; shell; ball 弹[彈] tán to pluck (a string); to play (a string instrument); to spring or leap; to shoot (e.g. with a catapult); (of cotton) to fluff or tease; to flick; to flip; to accuse; to impeach; elastic (of materials) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/150 words - 18 min 肌肤[肌膚] jīfū skin; flesh; fig. close physical relationship 吐[吐] tù to vomit; to throw up 置[置] zhì to install; to place; to put; to buy 镜头[鏡頭] jìngtóu camera lens; camera shot (in a movie etc); scene 百万[百萬] bǎiwàn million; millions 素[素] sù raw silk; white; plain, unadorned; vegetarian (food); essence; nature; element; constituent; usually; always; ever 超级[超級] chāojí super-; ultra-; hyper- 广角[廣角] guǎngjiǎo wide-angle; panoramic; fig. wide perspective; panorama 猛[猛] měng ferocious; fierce; violent; brave; suddenly; abrupt; (slang) awesome 来到[來到] láidào to come; to arrive 惹麻烦[惹麻煩] rěmáfan to create difficulties; to invite trouble; to be troublesome 出于[出於] chūyú due to; to stem from 东山[東山] Dōngshān Dongshan county in Zhangzhou 漳州[Zhang1 zhou1], Fujian; Tungshan township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 之上[之上] zhīshàng above 不久[不久] bùjiǔ not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after 末[末] mò tip; end; final stage; latter part; inessential detail; powder; dust; opera role of old man 助[助] zhù to help; to assist 词[詞] cí word; statement; speech; lyrics; CL:組|组[zu3],個|个[ge4]; a form of lyric poetry, flourishing in the Song dynasty 宋朝|宋朝[Song4 chao2]; CL:首[shou3] 龙[龍] lóng dragon; CL:條|条[tiao2]; imperial 凤[鳳] fèng phoenix 舞[舞] wǔ to dance; to wield; to brandish 跳舞[跳舞] tiàowǔ to dance 插[插] chā to insert; stick in; pierce; to take part in; to interfere; to interpose 嗨[嗨] hāi oh alas; hey!; hi! (loanword); a high (natural or drug-induced) (loanword) 罩[罩] zhào cover; fish trap (basket); shade //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep005/159 words - 19 min 糗[糗] qiǔ dry rations (for a journey); (dialect) (of noodles etc) to become mush (from overcooking); (coll.) embarrassing; embarrassment 活泼[活潑] huópo lively; vivacious; brisk; active; (chemistry) reactive 徘徊[徘徊] páihuái to dither; to hesitate; to pace back and forth; by ext. to hover around; to linger 斗牛[斗牛] DǒuNiú Big Dipper and Altair (astronomy) 缓缓[緩緩] huǎnhuǎn slowly; unhurriedly; little by little 移动[移動] yídòng to move; movement; migration; mobile; portable 斗[斗] dǒu dry measure for grain equal to ten 升[sheng1] or one-tenth of a 石[dan4]; decaliter; peck; cup or dipper shaped object; old variant of 陡[dou3] 宿[宿] sù lodge for the night; old; former 牛[牛] niú ox; cow; bull; CL:條|条[tiao2],頭|头[tou2]; newton (abbr. for 牛頓|牛顿[niu2 dun4]); (slang) awesome //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/25 words - 3 min 左手[左手] zuǒshǒu left hand; left-hand side 辅助[輔助] fǔzhù to assist; to aid; supplementary; auxiliary; subsidiary 右手[右手] yòushǒu right hand; right-hand side 垂直[垂直] chuízhí perpendicular; vertical 呈[呈] chéng to present to a superior; memorial; petition; to present (a certain appearance); to assume (a shape); to be (a certain color) 九十[九十] jiǔshí ninety 度[度] dù to pass; to spend (time); measure; limit; extent; degree of intensity; degree (angles, temperature etc); kilowatt-hour; classifier for events and occurrences 双膝[雙膝] shuāngxī both knees 微[微] wēi tiny; miniature; slightly; profound; abtruse; to decline; one millionth part of; micro-; Taiwan pr. [wei2] 投[投] tóu to cast; to send; to throw oneself (into the river etc); to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of 膝盖[膝蓋] xīgài knee; (Internet slang) to kneel down (in admiration) 出力[出力] chūlì to exert oneself 面包[麵包] miànbāo bread; CL:片[pian4],袋[dai4],塊|块[kuai4] 姿势[姿勢] zīshì posture; position 定点[定點] dìngdiǎn to determine a location; designated; appointed; specific; fixed (time); fixed point (geometry); fixed-point (number) 投篮[投籃] tóulán to shoot for the basket (basketball) 补考[補考] bǔkǎo to sit for a makeup exam; to resit an exam; makeup exam; resit 合格[合格] hégé to meet the standard required; qualified; eligible (voter etc) 讨价还价[討價還價] tǎojiàhuánjià to haggle over price; to bargain 冰块[冰塊] bīngkuài ice cube; ice chunk 一来[一來] yīlái firstly, ... 码[碼] mǎ weight; number; code; to pile; to stack; classifier for length or distance (yard), happenings etc 磨合[磨合] móhé to break in; to wear in 期[期] qī a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope; Taiwan pr. [qi2] 扯[扯] chě to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat; to gossip; (coll.) (Tw) ridiculous; hokey //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/50 words - 7 min 不太好[不太好] bùtàihǎo not so good; not too well 口气[口氣] kǒuqì tone of voice; the way one speaks; manner of expression; tone 惹是生非[惹是生非] rěshìshēngfēi to stir up trouble 作怪[作怪] zuòguài (of a ghost) to make strange things happen; to act up; to act behind the scenes; to make mischief; odd; to misbehave (euphemism for having sex) 搞鬼[搞鬼] gǎoguǐ to make mischief; to play tricks 爱护[愛護] àihù to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect 理解[理解] lǐjiě to comprehend; to understand; comprehension; understanding 纵容[縱容] zòngróng to indulge; to connive at 规矩[規矩] guīju lit. compass and set square; fig. established standard; rule; customs; practices; fig. upright and honest; well-behaved 初衷[初衷] chūzhōng original intention 罗[羅] luó gauze; to collect; to gather; to catch; to sift 深明大义[深明大義] shēnmíngdàyì to have a high notion of one's duty; to be highly principled 既往不咎[既往不咎] jìwǎngbùjiù to forget and not bear recriminations (idiom); to let bygones be bygones; There is no point in crying over spilt milk. 安分守己[安分守己] ānfènshǒujǐ to be content with one's lot (idiom); to know one's place 相亲相爱[相親相愛] xiāngqīnxiāng'ài to be kind and love one another (idiom); bound by deep emotions 和平[和平] hépíng peace; peaceful 接到[接到] jiēdào to receive (letter etc) 紧急[緊急] jǐnjí urgent; emergency 绕路[繞路] ràolù to make a detour; to take the long route 甄试[甄試] zhēnshì selection test; admission exam 成绩单[成績單] chéngjìdān school report or transcript 通过[通過] tōngguò by means of; through; via; to pass through; to get through; to adopt; to pass (a bill or inspection etc); to switch over 一半[一半] yībàn half 丫头[丫頭] yātou girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment) 家教[家教] jiājiào family education; upbringing; to bring sb up; private tutor //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/75 words - 11 min 不赖[不賴] bùlài (coll.) not bad; good; fine 免费[免費] miǎnfèi free (of charge) 考取[考取] kǎoqǔ to pass an entrance exam; to be admitted to 程度[程度] chéngdù degree (level or extent); level; CL:個|个[ge4] 实力[實力] shílì strength 敬[敬] jìng to respect; to venerate; to salute; to offer 下个月[下個月] xiàgèyuè next month 检定[檢定] jiǎndìng a test; determination; to check up on; to examine; to assay 一直以来[一直以來] yīzhíyǐlái in the past always; for a long time now; until now 心愿[心願] xīnyuàn cherished desire; dream; craving; wish; aspiration 教师[教師] jiàoshī teacher; CL:個|个[ge4] 深造[深造] shēnzào to pursue one's studies 犹豫[猶豫] yóuyù to hesitate 学无止境[學無止境] xuéwúzhǐjìng no end to learning (idiom); There's always something new to study.; You live and learn. 允许[允許] yǔnxǔ to permit; to allow 伯父[伯父] bófù father's elder brother; term of respect for older man; CL:個|个[ge4] 瞎忙[瞎忙] xiāmáng to putter around; to work to no avail 世家[世家] shìjiā family influential for generations; aristocratic family 父[父] fù father 母亲[母親] mǔqīn mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 供[供] gōng to provide; to supply 耽误[耽誤] dānwu to delay; to hold up; to waste time; to interfere with 提议[提議] tíyì proposal; suggestion; to propose; to suggest 界[界] jiè boundary; scope; extent; circles; group; kingdom (taxonomy) 知名[知名] zhīmíng well-known; famous //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/100 words - 13 min 不懈[不懈] bùxiè untiring; unremitting; indefatigable 诚心诚意[誠心誠意] chéngxīnchéngyì earnestly and sincerely (idiom); with all sincerity 发挥[發揮] fāhuī to display; to exhibit; to bring out implicit or innate qualities; to express (a thought or moral); to develop (an idea); to elaborate (on a theme) 三寸不烂之舌[三寸不爛之舌] sāncùnbùlànzhīshé to have a silver tongue; to have the gift of the gab 功力[功力] gōnglì merit; efficacy; competence; skill; power 三顾茅庐[三顧茅廬] sāngùmáolú lit. three humble visits to a thatched cottage; cf famous episode in the fictional Romance of Three Kingdoms 三國演義|三国演义 in which Liu Bei 劉備|刘备 recruits Zhuge Liang 諸葛亮|诸葛亮 (the Hidden Dragon 臥龍|卧龙) to his cause by visiting him three times 回应[回應] huíyìng to respond; response 总算[總算] zǒngsuàn at long last; finally; on the whole 烦恼[煩惱] fánnǎo to be worried; to be distressed; worries 公文[公文] gōngwén document 督学[督學] dūxué school inspector 视察[視察] shìchá to inspect; an investigation 应对[應對] yìngduì response; to answer; to reply 一面[一面] yīmiàn one side; one aspect; simultaneously... (and...); one's whole face 端[端] duān end; extremity; item; port; to hold sth level with both hands; to carry; regular 比方说[比方說] bǐfangshuō for example; for instance 队[隊] duì squadron; team; group; CL:個|个[ge4] 全国[全國] quánguó whole nation; nationwide; countrywide; national 门口[門口] ménkǒu doorway; gate; CL:個|个[ge4] 列队[列隊] lièduì in formation (military) 备[備] bèi to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip 补习班[補習班] bǔxíbān cram class; cram school; evening classes 交接[交接] jiāojiē (of two things) to come into contact; to meet; to hand over to; to take over from; to associate with; to have friendly relations with; to have sexual intercourse 大力[大力] dàlì energetically; vigorously 勾拳[勾拳] gōuquán hook (punch in boxing) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/125 words - 17 min 活动[活動] huódòng to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence); loose; shaky; active; movable; activity; campaign; maneuver; behavior; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 决斗[決鬥] juédòu to duel; a duel; decisive struggle 以暴制暴[以暴制暴] yǐbàozhìbào to use violence to curb violence 冲突[衝突] chōngtū conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests); contention 下场[下場] xiàchang the end; to conclude 全身而退[全身而退] quánshēn'értuì to escape unscathed; to get through in one piece 约束[約束] yuēshù to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction; constraint 做法[做法] zuòfǎ way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 知情[知情] zhīqíng to know the facts; to understand; to be familiar with the situation 哥儿[哥兒] gēr5 brothers; boys 补习[補習] bǔxí to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor 要约[要約] yāoyuè to restrict; to agree to a contract; offer; bid 图书馆[圖書館] túshūguǎn library; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4] 堂[堂] táng (main) hall; large room for a specific purpose; CL:間|间[jian1]; relationship between cousins etc on the paternal side of a family; of the same clan; classifier for classes, lectures etc; classifier for sets of furniture 走错[走錯] zǒucuò to go the wrong way; to take the wrong (road, exit etc) 代课[代課] dàikè to teach as substitute for absent teacher 大学[大學] dàxué university; college; CL:所[suo3] 国父[國父] guófù father or founder of a nation; Father of the Republic (Sun Yat-sen) 思想[思想] sīxiǎng thought; thinking; idea; ideology; CL:個|个[ge4] 三民主义[三民主義] Sānmínzhǔyì Dr Sun Yat-sen's 孫中山|孙中山 Three Principles of the People (late 1890s) 健康[健康] jiànkāng health; healthy 略知一二[略知一二] lüèzhīyī'èr slight knowledge of sth; to know very little about a subject; a smattering 足足[足足] zúzú fully; no less than; as much as; extremely 应付[應付] yìngfu to deal with; to cope 理想[理想] lǐxiǎng an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/150 words - 18 min 将近[將近] jiāngjìn almost; nearly; close to 平均[平均] píngjūn average; on average; evenly; in equal proportions 贡献[貢獻] gòngxiàn to contribute; to dedicate; to devote; contribution; CL:個|个[ge4] 相当[相當] xiāngdāng equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quite 糟糕[糟糕] zāogāo too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; terrible; bad 函数[函數] hánshù function (math.) 三角函数[三角函數] sānjiǎohánshù trigonometric function 方程式[方程式] fāngchéngshì equation 二次方程[二次方程] èrcìfāngchéng quadratic equation 英文[英文] Yīngwén English (language) 圆周率[圓周率] yuánzhōulǜ (math.) the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter (π) 它们[它們] tāmen they (for inanimate objects) 根基[根基] gēnjī foundation 才学[才學] cáixué talent and learning; scholarship 加减乘除[加減乘除] jiājiǎnchéngchú four rules of arithmetic; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division 答对[答對] dáduì (usually used in the negative) to answer or reply to sb's question 运用[運用] yùnyòng to use; to put to use 叫作[叫作] jiàozuò to call; to be called 乘除[乘除] chéngchú to multiply and divide 减[減] jiǎn to lower; to decrease; to reduce; to subtract; to diminish 赛[賽] sài to compete; competition; match; to surpass; better than; superior to; to excel 假日[假日] jiàrì holiday; non-working day 餐饮[餐飲] cānyǐn food and beverage; catering; repast 爸妈[爸媽] bàmā dad and mom 说服[說服] shuōfú to persuade; to convince; to talk sb over; Taiwan pr. [shui4 fu2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep006/155 words - 19 min 困难[困難] kùnnan difficult; challenging; straitened circumstances; difficult situation 勉强[勉強] miǎnqiǎng to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough 越南[越南] Yuènán Vietnam; Vietnamese 远远[遠遠] yuǎnyuǎn distant; by far 教训[教訓] jiàoxun lesson; moral; to chide sb; to lecture sb //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep007/25 words - 5 min 润[潤] rùn to moisten; to lubricate; to embellish; moist; glossy; sleek 喉[喉] hóu throat; larynx 膏[膏] gāo ointment; paste; CL:帖[tie3] 喉咙[喉嚨] hóulóng throat; larynx 干掉[幹掉] gàndiào to get rid of 押[押] yā to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect; (literary) to sign 直播[直播] zhíbō live broadcast (not recorded); direct Internet broadcasting; (agriculture) direct seeding 群组[群組] qúnzǔ group; cohort; cluster 女士[女士] nǚshì lady; madam; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]; Miss; Ms 天公[天公] tiāngōng heaven; lord of heaven 刺激[刺激] cìjī to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant 老大[老大] lǎodà old age; very; eldest child in a family; leader of a group; boss; captain of a boat; leader of a criminal gang 住手[住手] zhùshǒu to desist; to stop; to stay one's hand 耳边风[耳邊風] ěrbiānfēng lit. wind past your ear; fig. sth you don't pay much attention to; in one ear and out the other 大过[大過] dàguò serious mistake; major demerit 出头[出頭] chūtóu to get out of a predicament; to stick out; to take the initiative; remaining odd fraction after a division; a little more than 网开一面[網開一面] wǎngkāiyīmiàn open the net on one side (idiom); let the caged bird fly; to give one's opponent a way out; lenient treatment 错误[錯誤] cuòwù error; mistake; CL:個|个[ge4]; mistaken; false; wrong 本意[本意] běnyì original idea; real intention; etymon 斟酌[斟酌] zhēnzhuó to consider; to deliberate; to fill up a cup to the brim 苛责[苛責] kēzé to criticize harshly; to excoriate 悔改[悔改] huǐgǎi to repent; repentance 周末[週末] zhōumò weekend 休假[休假] xiūjià to take a vacation; to go on holiday 信任[信任] xìnrèn to trust; to have confidence in //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep007/50 words - 13 min 委屈[委屈] wěiqu to feel wronged; to cause sb to feel wronged; grievance 落[落] luò to fall or drop; (of the sun) to set; (of a tide) to go out; to lower; to decline or sink; to lag or fall behind; to fall onto; to rest with; to get or receive; to write down; whereabouts; settlement 杜绝[杜絕] dùjué to put an end to 处置[處置] chǔzhì to handle; to take care of; to punish 有失[有失] yǒushī to fail or lose (used in fixed expressions) 劳动[勞動] láodòng work; toil; physical labor; CL:次[ci4] 少不了[少不了] shǎobuliǎo cannot do without; to be unavoidable; are bound to be many 等候[等候] děnghòu to wait; to wait for 向后[向後] xiànghòu backward 自信[自信] zìxìn to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence 扫[掃] sǎo to sweep 扫[掃] sào broom 自责[自責] zìzé to blame oneself 补偿[補償] bǔcháng to compensate; to make up 闻到[聞到] wéndào to smell; to sniff sth out; to perceive by smelling 摊[攤] tān to spread out; vendor's stand 说了算[說了算] shuōlesuàn to have the final say; to be the one in charge 脚底[腳底] jiǎodǐ soles of the feet 总共[總共] zǒnggòng altogether; in sum; in all; in total 加入[加入] jiārù to become a member; to join; to mix into; to participate in; to add in ○[○] líng character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English); variant of 〇[ling2] 金牌[金牌] jīnpái gold medal; CL:枚[mei2] 认错[認錯] rèncuò to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake 诚心[誠心] chéngxīn sincerity 天分[天分] tiānfèn natural gift; talent 翔[翔] xiáng to soar; to glide; variant of 詳|详[xiang2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep007/75 words - 18 min 弟[弟] dì younger brother; junior male; I (modest word in letter) 午休[午休] wǔxiū noon break; lunch break; lunchtime nap 放学[放學] fàngxué to dismiss students at the end of the school day 选手[選手] xuǎnshǒu athlete; contestant 转学[轉學] zhuǎnxué to change schools; to transfer to another college 个性[個性] gèxìng individuality; personality 舞蹈[舞蹈] wǔdǎo dance (performance art); dancing 实验[實驗] shíyàn experiment; test; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4]; experimental; to experiment 游泳池[游泳池] yóuyǒngchí swimming pool; CL:場|场[chang3] 搞不懂[搞不懂] gǎobudǒng unable to make sense of (sth) 力保[力保] lìbǎo to seek to protect; to ensure; to maintain; to guard 一套[一套] yītào suit; a set; a collection; of the same kind; the same old stuff; set pattern of behavior 翻白眼[翻白眼] fānbáiyǎn to roll one's eyes 偷看[偷看] tōukàn to peep; to peek; to steal a glance 几次[幾次] jǐcì several times 适应[適應] shìyìng to adapt; to fit; to suit 添麻烦[添麻煩] tiānmáfan to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience 姑息[姑息] gūxī excessively tolerant; to overindulge (sb); overly conciliatory; to seek appeasement at any price 竿[竿] gān pole 船[船] chuán boat; vessel; ship; CL:條|条[tiao2],艘[sou1],隻|只[zhi1] 基于[基於] jīyú because of; on the basis of; in view of; on account of 在场[在場] zàichǎng to be present; to be on the scene 解围[解圍] jiěwéi to lift a siege; to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment 来自[來自] láizì to come from (a place); From: (in email header) 偷偷[偷偷] tōutōu stealthily; secretly; covertly; furtively; on the sly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep007/78 words - 18 min 这下[這下] zhèxià this time 换成[換成] huànchéng to exchange (sth) for (sth else); to replace with; to convert into 禀告[稟告] bǐnggào to report (to one's superior) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/25 words - 4 min 印象[印象] yìnxiàng impression 深刻[深刻] shēnkè profound; deep; deep-going 优异[優異] yōuyì exceptional; outstandingly good 宗[宗] zōng school; sect; purpose; model; ancestor; clan; to take as one's model (in academic or artistic work); classifier for batches, items, cases (medical or legal), reservoirs 影子[影子] yǐngzi shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[ge4] 中午[中午] zhōngwǔ noon; midday; CL:個|个[ge4] 正当中[正當中] zhèngdāngzhōng right in the midpoint; a bull's eye; to hit the nail on the head 颠峰[顛峰] diānfēng variant of 巔峰|巅峰[dian1 feng1] 时期[時期] shíqī period; phase; CL:個|个[ge4] 蛟龙[蛟龍] jiāolóng legendary dragon with the ability to control rain and floods 中风[中風] zhòngfēng to suffer a paralyzing stroke 脖子[脖子] bózi neck; CL:個|个[ge4] 简直[簡直] jiǎnzhí simply; at all; practically 荒唐[荒唐] huāngtáng beyond belief; preposterous; absurd; intemperate; dissipated 牵涉到[牽涉到] qiānshèdào to involve; to drag in 校方[校方] xiàofāng the school (as a party in a contract, dispute etc); the school authorities 正当防卫[正當防衛] zhèngdàngfángwèi reasonable self-defense; legitimate defense 警察局[警察局] jǐngchájú police station; police department; police headquarters 从头到尾[從頭到尾] cóngtóudàowěi from start to finish; from head to tail; the whole (thing) 楚[楚] chǔ distinct; clear; orderly; pain; suffering; deciduous bush used in Chinese medicine (genus Vitex); punishment cane (old) 质疑[質疑] zhìyí to call into question; to question (truth or validity) 施压[施壓] shīyā to pressure 联合[聯合] liánhé to combine; to join; unite; alliance 罚金[罰金] fájīn fine; to forfeit 见机行事[見機行事] jiànjīxíngshì see the opportunity and act (idiom); to act according to circumstances; to play it by ear; to use one's discretion //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/50 words - 6 min 务必[務必] wùbì must; to need to; to be sure to 圆满[圓滿] yuánmǎn satisfactory; consummate; perfect 辞职[辭職] cízhí to resign 劳驾[勞駕] láojià excuse me 借重[借重] jièzhòng to rely on sb for support 口才[口才] kǒucái eloquence 察言观色[察言觀色] cháyánguānsè to weigh up sb's words and observe their facial expression (idiom); to discern what sb thinks from his body language 看着办[看著辦] kànzhebàn to do as one sees fit; to play it by ear (according to the circumstances) 缓和[緩和] huǎnhé to ease (tension); to alleviate; to moderate; to allay; to make more mild 唱歌[唱歌] chànggē to sing a song 公子[公子] gōngzǐ son of an official; son of nobility; your son (honorific) 血气方刚[血氣方剛] xuèqìfānggāng full of sap (idiom); young and vigorous 年轻气盛[年輕氣盛] niánqīngqìshèng full of youthful vigor (idiom); in the prime of youth 叛逆[叛逆] pànnì to rebel; to revolt; a rebel 旧识[舊識] jiùshí former acquaintance; old friend 宅[宅] zhái residence; (coll.) to stay in at home; to hang around at home 仁[仁] rén humane; kernel 厚[厚] hòu thick; deep or profound; kind; generous; rich or strong in flavor; to favor; to stress 纪录[紀錄] jìlù variant of 記錄|记录[ji4 lu4] (but in Taiwan, not for the verb sense "to record") 发展[發展] fāzhǎn development; growth; to develop; to grow; to expand 观念[觀念] guānniàn notion; thought; concept; sense; views; ideology; general impressions 犯错[犯錯] fàncuò to err; to make a mistake; to do the wrong thing 有心[有心] yǒuxīn to have a mind to; to intend to; deliberately; considerate 追究[追究] zhuījiū to investigate; to look into 过错[過錯] guòcuò mistake; fault; responsibility (for a fault) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/75 words - 8 min 谨[謹] jǐn cautious; careful; solemnly; sincerely (formal) 谢意[謝意] xièyì gratitude; thanks 行为[行為] xíngwéi action; conduct; behavior; activity 给予[給予] jǐyǔ to accord; to give; to show (respect) 辅导[輔導] fǔdǎo to give guidance; to mentor; to counsel; to coach; to tutor 纠正[糾正] jiūzhèng to correct; to make right 针对[針對] zhēnduì to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to 公事公办[公事公辦] gōngshìgōngbàn to do things in a strictly businesslike manner (idiom) 晓得[曉得] xiǎode to know 古[古] gǔ ancient; old; paleo- 嘉[嘉] jiā excellent; auspicious; to praise; to commend 烹饪[烹飪] pēngrèn cooking; culinary arts 前途[前途] qiántú prospects; future outlook; journey 行行出状元[行行出狀元] hánghángchūzhuàngyuán lit. in every trade, a master appears (idiom); fig. You can produce outstanding achievements in any task, provided you put it enough love and diligence 或许[或許] huòxǔ perhaps; maybe 亚洲[亞洲] Yàzhōu Asia; abbr. for 亞細亞洲|亚细亚洲[Ya4 xi4 ya4 Zhou1] 最佳[最佳] zuìjiā optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc) 厨师[廚師] chúshī cook; chef 岚[嵐] lán mist; name of a mountain 舒[舒] shū to stretch; to unfold; to relax; leisurely 天下[天下] tiānxià land under heaven; the whole world; the whole of China; realm; rule 无不[無不] wúbù none lacking; none missing; everything is there; everyone without exception 期望[期望] qīwàng to have expectations; to earnestly hope; expectation; hope 联盟[聯盟] liánméng alliance; union; coalition 一块儿[一塊兒] yīkuàir5 erhua variant of 一塊|一块[yi1 kuai4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/100 words - 10 min 表明[表明] biǎomíng to make clear; to make known; to state clearly; to indicate; known 严惩[嚴懲] yánchéng to punish severely 为所欲为[為所欲為] wéisuǒyùwéi to do whatever one pleases 至极[至極] zhìjí very; extremely 当众[當眾] dāngzhòng in public; in front of everybody 放话[放話] fànghuà to give orders; to spread news or rumors; to leak certain information intentionally 开除[開除] kāichú to expel (a member of an organization); to fire (an employee) 放在眼里[放在眼裡] fàngzàiyǎnlǐ to pay attention to; to care about; to attach importance to 玩意儿[玩意兒] wányìr5 erhua variant of 玩意[wan2 yi4] 为难[為難] wéinán to feel embarrassed or awkward; to make things difficult (for someone); to find things difficult (to do or manage) 依我看[依我看] yīwǒkàn in my opinion 除非[除非] chúfēi only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless 难辞其咎[難辭其咎] náncíqíjiù cannot escape censure (idiom); has to bear the blame 徇[徇] xùn to give in to; to be swayed by (personal considerations etc); Taiwan pr. [xun2]; to follow; to expose publicly; variant of 侚[xun4]; variant of 殉[xun4] 私[私] sī personal; private; selfish 秉公[秉公] bǐnggōng justly; impartially 杀一儆百[殺一儆百] shāyījǐngbǎi lit. kill one to warn a hundred (idiom); to punish an individual as an example to others; pour encourager les autres 老是[老是] lǎoshi always 出差[出差] chūchāi to go on an official or business trip 威严[威嚴] wēiyán dignified; imposing; august; awe-inspiring; awe; prestige; dignity 因人而异[因人而異] yīnrén'éryì varying from person to person (idiom); different for each individual 朝令夕改[朝令夕改] zhāolìngxīgǎi to make frequent or unpredictable changes in policy (idiom) 贯彻[貫徹] guànchè to implement; to put into practice; to carry out 原则[原則] yuánzé principle; doctrine; CL:個|个[ge4] 正要[正要] zhèngyào to be just about to; to be on the point of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/125 words - 12 min 票[票] piào ticket; ballot; banknote; CL:張|张[zhang1]; person held for ransom; amateur performance of Chinese opera; classifier for groups, batches, business transactions 负[負] fù to bear; to carry (on one's back); to turn one's back on; to be defeated; negative (math. etc) 悔过书[悔過書] huǐguòshū written repentance 一笔勾销[一筆勾銷] yībǐgōuxiāo to write off at one stroke 严重性[嚴重性] yánzhòngxìng seriousness 定夺[定奪] dìngduó to make a decision; to determine 反对[反對] fǎnduì to fight against; to oppose; to be opposed to; opposition 里头[裡頭] lǐtou inside; interior 大吵大闹[大吵大鬧] dàchǎodànào to shout and scream (idiom); to kick up a fuss; to make a scene 成何体统[成何體統] chénghétǐtǒng What a scandal!; Whatever next? 来着[來著] láizhe auxiliary showing sth happened in the past 动摇[動搖] dòngyáo to sway; to waver; to rock; to rattle; to destabilize; to pose a challenge to 体制[體制] tǐzhì system; organization 理念[理念] lǐniàn idea; concept; philosophy; theory 有教无类[有教無類] yǒujiàowúlèi education for everyone, irrespective of background 非[非] fēi to not be; not; wrong; incorrect; non-; un-; in-; to reproach or blame; (colloquial) to insist on; simply must 艰[艱] jiān difficult; hard; hardship 惟[惟] wéi -ism; only 视而不见[視而不見] shì'érbùjiàn to turn a blind eye to; to ignore 不无[不無] bùwú not without 勒令[勒令] lèlìng to order; to force 本质[本質] běnzhì essence; nature; innate character; intrinsic quality 两码事[兩碼事] liǎngmǎshì two quite different things; another kettle of fish 项目[項目] xiàngmù item; project; (sports) event; CL:個|个[ge4] 卓越[卓越] zhuóyuè outstanding; surpassing; distinguished; splendid //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/150 words - 16 min 极[極] jí extremely; pole (geography, physics); utmost; top 争光[爭光] zhēngguāng to win an honor; to strive to win a prize 为非作歹[為非作歹] wéifēizuòdǎi to break the law and commit crimes (idiom); malefactor; evildoer; to perpetrate outrages 突出[突出] tūchū prominent; outstanding; to give prominence to; to protrude; to project 比照[比照] bǐzhào according to; in the light of; contrast 办理[辦理] bànlǐ to handle; to transact; to conduct 一视同仁[一視同仁] yīshìtóngrén to treat everyone equally favorably (idiom); not to discriminate between people 轻松[輕鬆] qīngsōng light; gentle; relaxed; effortless; uncomplicated; to relax; to take things less seriously 演奏[演奏] yǎnzòu to perform on a musical instrument 关子[關子] guānzi climax (in a story) 主题[主題] zhǔtí theme; subject 几年[幾年] jǐnián a few years; several years; how many years 特点[特點] tèdiǎn characteristic (feature); trait; feature; CL:個|个[ge4] 恢宏[恢宏] huīhóng to develop; vast; broad; generous 琴[琴] qín guqin 古琴[gu3 qin2] (a type of zither); musical instrument in general 难度[難度] nándù trouble; problem 技巧[技巧] jìqiǎo skill; technique 丰富[豐富] fēngfù to enrich; rich; plentiful; abundant 表现力[表現力] biǎoxiànlì expressive power 示范[示範] shìfàn to demonstrate; to show how to do sth; demonstration; a model example 乐器[樂器] yuèqì musical instrument; CL:件[jian4] 展现[展現] zhǎnxiàn to come out; to emerge; to reveal; to display 不及格[不及格] bùjígé to fail; to flunk 艺[藝] yì skill; art 惊人[驚人] jīngrén astonishing //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/175 words - 19 min 安可[安可] ānkě encore (loanword) 演出[演出] yǎnchū to act (in a play); to perform; to put on (a performance); performance; concert; show; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4] 日后[日後] rìhòu sometime; someday (in the future) 职业[職業] zhíyè occupation; profession; vocation; professional 水准[水準] shuǐzhǔn level (of achievement etc); standard; level (surveying) 国家[國家] guójiā country; nation; state; CL:個|个[ge4] 音乐厅[音樂廳] yīnyuètīng concert hall; auditorium 话说[話說] huàshuō It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative); to discuss; to recount 资质[資質] zīzhì aptitude; natural endowments 看好[看好] kànhǎo optimistic (about the outcome); bullish; to think highly of; to support 到此[到此] dàocǐ hereto; hereunto 幸好[幸好] xìnghǎo fortunately 把戏[把戲] bǎxì acrobatics; jugglery; cheap trick; game 存在[存在] cúnzài to exist; to be; existence 价值[價值] jiàzhí value; worth; fig. values (ethical, cultural etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 告辞[告辭] gàocí to say goodbye; to take one's leave 诀窍[訣竅] juéqiào secret; trick; knack; key 风头[風頭] fēngtóu wind direction; the way the wind blows; fig. trend; direction of events; how things develop (esp. how they affect oneself); public opinion (concerning one's actions); publicity (usually derog.); limelight 二八[二八] èrbā 16; sixteen 不理[不理] bùlǐ to refuse to acknowledge; to pay no attention to; to take no notice of; to ignore 打断[打斷] dǎduàn to interrupt; to break off; to break (a bone) 太阳[太陽] tàiyang sun; CL:個|个[ge4]; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2] 操练[操練] cāoliàn drill; practice 饮料[飲料] yǐnliào drink; beverage 超过[超過] chāoguò to surpass; to exceed; to outstrip //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep008/176 words - 20 min 心疼[心疼] xīnténg to love dearly; to feel sorry for sb; to regret; to grudge; to be distressed //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep009/25 words - 4 min 决[決] jué to decide; to determine; to execute (sb); (of a dam etc) to breach or burst; definitely; certainly 赶到[趕到] gǎndào to hurry (to some place) 阻止[阻止] zǔzhǐ to prevent; to block 落幕[落幕] luòmù the curtain drops; the end of the show 赫然[赫然] hèrán with astonishment; with a shock; awe-inspiringly; impressively; furiously (angry) 房[房] fáng house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines) 出手[出手] chūshǒu to dispose of; to spend (money); to undertake a task 工读生[工讀生] gōngdúshēng student who also works part-time; (old) reform-school student 狐疑[狐疑] húyí suspicious; in doubt 新鲜[新鮮] xīnxiān fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommon 荣誉[榮譽] róngyù honor; credit; glory; (honorable) reputation; honorary 海鸥[海鷗] hǎi'ōu (bird species of China) mew gull (Larus canus) 额[額] é forehead; horizontal tablet or inscribed board; specified number or amount 方[方] fāng square; power or involution (math.); upright; honest; fair and square; direction; side; party (to a contract, dispute etc); place; method; prescription (medicine); just when; only or just; classifier for square things; abbr. for square or cubic meter 公分[公分] gōngfēn centimeter; gram 左右[左右] zuǒyòu left and right; nearby; approximately; attendant; to control; to influence 一小撮[一小撮] yīxiǎocuō handful (of) 头发[頭髮] tóufa hair (on the head) 依旧[依舊] yījiù as before; still 最新[最新] zuìxīn latest; newest 毛细孔[毛細孔] máoxìkǒng pore 今[今] jīn today; modern; present; current; this; now 欧巴[歐巴] ōubā (female usage) older brother (loanword from Korean "oppa"); male friend 集团[集團] jítuán group; bloc; corporation; conglomerate 花心[花心] huāxīn fickle (in love affairs); dissipated; unfaithful; heart of a flower (pistil and stamen) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep009/50 words - 7 min 大萝卜[大蘿蔔] dàluóbo see 白蘿蔔|白萝卜[bai2 luo2 bo5] 感动[感動] gǎndòng to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving 场面[場面] chǎngmiàn scene; spectacle; occasion; situation 手段[手段] shǒuduàn method; means (of doing sth); strategy; trick; CL:個|个[ge4] 收买[收買] shōumǎi to purchase; to bribe 美好[美好] měihǎo beautiful; fine 比基尼[比基尼] bǐjīní bikini (loanword) 害羞[害羞] hàixiū shy; embarrassed; bashful 攻击[攻擊] gōngjī to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military) 严禁[嚴禁] yánjìn to strictly prohibit 跳水[跳水] tiàoshuǐ to dive (into water); (sports) diving; to commit suicide by jumping into water; (fig.) (of stock prices etc) to fall dramatically 嬉戏[嬉戲] xīxì to frolic; to romp 追逐[追逐] zhuīzhú to chase; to pursue vigorously 泳装[泳裝] yǒngzhuāng swimsuit 浴巾[浴巾] yùjīn bath towel; CL:條|条[tiao2] 披[披] pī to drape over one's shoulders; to open; to unroll; to split open; to spread out 代理[代理] dàilǐ to act on behalf of sb in a responsible position; to act as an agent or proxy; surrogate; (computing) proxy 登记[登記] dēngjì to register (one's name) 标新立异[標新立異] biāoxīnlìyì to make a show of being original or unconventional (idiom) 下水[下水] xiàshuǐ downstream; to go into the water; to put into water; to launch (a ship); fig. to fall into bad ways; to lead astray; to go to pot 露[露] lòu to show; to reveal; to betray; to expose 露[露] lù dew; syrup; nectar; outdoors (not under cover); to show; to reveal; to betray; to expose 牌[牌] pái mahjong tile; playing card; game pieces; signboard; plate; tablet; medal; CL:片[pian4],個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4] 体育[體育] tǐyù sports; physical education 默[默] mò silent; to write from memory 有用[有用] yǒuyòng useful //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep009/75 words - 13 min 服气[服氣] fúqì to be convinced; to accept 参与[參與] cānyù to participate (in sth) 游[游] yóu to swim; variant of 遊|游[you2] 当作[當作] dàngzuò to treat as; to regard as 赢得[贏得] yíngdé to win; to gain 狂[狂] kuáng mad; wild; violent 蝶[蝶] dié butterfly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 当兵[當兵] dāngbīng to serve in the army; to be a soldier 抽筋[抽筋] chōujīn cramp; charley horse; to pull a tendon 婉[婉] wǎn graceful; tactful 君[君] jūn monarch; lord; gentleman; ruler 轮到[輪到] lúndào to be (sb's or sth's) turn 篇[篇] piān sheet; piece of writing; bound set of bamboo slips used for record keeping (old); classifier for written items: chapter, article 抄[抄] chāo to make a copy; to plagiarize; to search and seize; to raid; to grab; to go off with; to take a shortcut; to make a turning move; to fold one's arms 指导[指導] zhǐdǎo to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach; guidance; tuition; CL:個|个[ge4] 罚站[罰站] fázhàn to be made to stand still as a punishment 模样[模樣] múyàng look; style; appearance; approximation; about; CL:個|个[ge4]; also pr. [mo2 yang4] 开明[開明] kāimíng enlightened; open-minded; enlightenment 作文[作文] zuòwén to write an essay; composition (student essay); CL:篇[pian1] 分享[分享] fēnxiǎng to share (let others have some of sth good) 专长[專長] zhuāncháng specialty; special knowledge or ability 天生[天生] tiānshēng nature; disposition; innate; natural 材[材] cái material; timber; ability; aptitude; a capable individual; coffin (old) 必[必] bì certainly; must; will; necessarily 跟包[跟包] gēnbāo to work as footman; to do odd jobs; to understudy (an opera actor) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep009/100 words - 16 min 口吃[口吃] kǒuchī to stammer; to stutter; also pr. [kou3 ji2] 老鼠[老鼠] lǎoshǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 打洞[打洞] dǎdòng to punch a hole; to drill a hole; to dig a hole; to burrow 结婚[結婚] jiéhūn to marry; to get married; CL:次[ci4] 两肋插刀[兩肋插刀] liǎnglèichādāo lit. knifes piercing both sides (idiom); fig. to attach a great importance to friendship, up to the point of being able to sacrifice oneself for it 刀[刀] dāo knife; blade; single-edged sword; cutlass; CL:把[ba3]; (slang) dollar (loanword); classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper); classifier for knife cuts or stabs 督[督] dū to supervise and direct; army title (archaic) 学好[學好] xuéhǎo to follow good examples 训练[訓練] xùnliàn to train; to drill; training; CL:個|个[ge4] 不畏[不畏] bùwèi unafraid; to defy 风雨[風雨] fēngyǔ wind and rain; the elements; trials and hardships 莅临[蒞臨] lìlín to arrive (esp. of notable person); to visit (more formal than 光臨|光临[guang1 lin2]) 淋雨[淋雨] línyǔ to get wet in the rain 雾气[霧氣] wùqì fog; mist; vapor 参观[參觀] cānguān to look around; to tour; to visit 脸色[臉色] liǎnsè complexion; look 照样[照樣] zhàoyàng as before; (same) as usual; in the same manner; still; nevertheless 激动[激動] jīdòng to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite 自有[自有] zìyǒu to possess; to own; to have 考量[考量] kǎoliáng to consider; to give serious consideration to sth; consideration 字眼[字眼] zìyǎn wording 写作[寫作] xiězuò to write; to compose; writing; written works 保健[保健] bǎojiàn health protection; health care; to maintain in good health 室[室] shì room; work unit; grave; scabbard; family or clan; one of the 28 constellations of Chinese astronomy 毛毛雨[毛毛雨] máomaoyǔ drizzle; light rain; (fig.) mere trifle //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep009/125 words - 18 min 大雨[大雨] dàyǔ heavy rain; CL:場|场[chang2] 凸[凸] tū to stick out; protruding; convex; male (connector etc); Taiwan pr. [tu2] 翘[翹] qiáo outstanding; to raise 好事[好事] hǎoshì good action, deed, thing or work (also sarcastic, "a fine thing indeed"); charity; happy occasion; Daoist or Buddhist ceremony for the souls of the dead 凶多吉少[凶多吉少] xiōngduōjíshǎo everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom); inauspicious; everything points to disaster 胸[胸] xiōng chest; bosom; heart; mind; thorax 脑[腦] nǎo brain; mind; head; essence 就是说[就是說] jiùshìshuō in other words; that is 叽[嘰] jī grumble 好意思[好意思] hǎoyìsi to have the nerve; what a cheek!; to feel no shame; to overcome the shame; (is it) proper? (rhetorical question) 搭腔[搭腔] dāqiāng to answer; to respond; to converse 大小[大小] dàxiǎo dimension; magnitude; size; measurement; large and small; at any rate; adults and children; consideration of seniority 干[干] gān to concern; to interfere; shield; stem 海边[海邊] hǎibiān coast; seaside; seashore; beach 张嘴[張嘴] zhāngzuǐ to open one's mouth (to speak, esp. to make a request); to gape 动手[動手] dòngshǒu to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch 落成[落成] luòchéng to complete a construction project 设备[設備] shèbèi equipment; facilities; installations; CL:個|个[ge4] 齐全[齊全] qíquán complete; comprehensive 资源[資源] zīyuán natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism) 沿路[沿路] yánlù along the way; the duration of a journey 啦啦队[啦啦隊] lālāduì cheerleading squad 进行[進行] jìnxíng to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress; to do; to carry out; to carry on; to execute 椅子[椅子] yǐzi chair; CL:把[ba3],套[tao4] 失误[失誤] shīwù lapse; mistake; to make a mistake; fault; service fault (in volleyball, tennis etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep009/146 words - 20 min 咻[咻] xiū call out; jeer 具[具] jù tool; device; utensil; equipment; instrument; talent; ability; to possess; to have; to provide; to furnish; to state; classifier for devices, coffins, dead bodies 指标[指標] zhǐbiāo (production) target; quota; index; indicator; sign; signpost; (computing) pointer 顶尖[頂尖] dǐngjiān peak; apex; world best; number one; finest (competitors); top (figures in a certain field) 班级[班級] bānjí class (group of students); grade (in school) 奋发[奮發] fènfā to rouse to vigorous action; energetic mood 向上[向上] xiàngshàng upward; up; to advance; to try to improve oneself; to make progress 囊括[囊括] nángkuò to include; to embrace; to bring together 翘楚[翹楚] qiáochǔ person of outstanding talent 菁英[菁英] jīngyīng elite 模范[模範] mófàn model; fine example 情形[情形] qíngxing circumstances; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 走过[走過] zǒuguò to walk past; to pass by 错过[錯過] cuòguò to miss (train, opportunity etc) 求知欲[求知慾] qiúzhīyù desire for knowledge 浓烈[濃烈] nóngliè strong (taste, flavor, smell) 求知[求知] qiúzhī anxious to learn; keen for knowledge 不光[不光] bùguāng not the only one; not only 整洁[整潔] zhěngjié neatly; tidy 满心[滿心] mǎnxīn one's whole heart; from the bottom of one's heart 欢喜[歡喜] huānxǐ happy; joyous; delighted; to like; to be fond of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep010/25 words - 3 min 摆出[擺出] bǎichū to assume; to adopt (a look, pose, manner etc); to bring out for display 其中[其中] qízhōng among; in; included among these 长官[長官] zhǎngguān senior official; senior officer; commanding officer; CL:位[wei4]; sir (term of address for senior officer) 朝气[朝氣] zhāoqì vitality; dynamism 韩语[韓語] Hányǔ Korean language (esp. in context of South Korea) 团结[團結] tuánjié to unite; unity; solidarity; united 温[溫] wēn warm; lukewarm; temperature; to warm up; mild; soft; tender; to review (a lesson etc); fever (TCM); old variant of 瘟[wen1] 开水[開水] kāishuǐ boiled water; boiling water 发烧[發燒] fāshāo to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever 弱不禁风[弱不禁風] ruòbùjīnfēng too weak to stand up to the wind (idiom); extremely delicate; fragile state of health 淋[淋] lín to sprinkle; to drip; to pour; to drench 感冒[感冒] gǎnmào to catch cold; (common) cold; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4]; (coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative); (Tw) to detest; can't stand 瑜[瑜] yú excellence; luster of gems 国中[國中] guózhōng junior high school (Tw); abbr. for 國民中學|国民中学[guo2 min2 zhong1 xue2] 学历[學歷] xuélì educational background; academic qualifications 舍得[捨得] shěde to be willing to part with sth 成长[成長] chéngzhǎng to mature; to grow; growth 干脆[乾脆] gāncuì straightforward; clear-cut; blunt (e.g. statement); you might as well; simply 惊动[驚動] jīngdòng to alarm; to startle; to disturb 温室[溫室] wēnshì greenhouse 花朵[花朵] huāduǒ flower 大惊小怪[大驚小怪] dàjīngxiǎoguài to make a fuss about nothing (idiom) 妈宝[媽寶] mābǎo mama's boy 人之常情[人之常情] rénzhīchángqíng human nature (idiom); a behavior that is only natural 随口[隨口] suíkǒu (speak) without thinking the matter through //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep010/50 words - 7 min 说说[說說] shuōshuo to say sth 介意[介意] jièyì to care about; to take offense; to mind 检讨[檢討] jiǎntǎo to examine or inspect; self-criticism; review 造反[造反] zàofǎn to rebel; to revolt 匿名[匿名] nìmíng anonymous 信件[信件] xìnjiàn letter (sent by mail) 挖洞[挖洞] wādòng to dig a hole 撂[撂] liào to put down; to leave behind; to throw or knock down; to abandon or discard 互[互] hù mutual 开溜[開溜] kāiliū to leave in stealth; to slip away 凑热闹[湊熱鬧] còurènao to join in the fun; to get in on the action; (fig.) to butt in; to create more trouble 瘪三[癟三] biēsān (Wu dialect) bum; wretched-looking tramp who lives by begging or stealing 牙齿[牙齒] yáchǐ tooth; dental; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 腕[腕] wàn wrist; (squid, starfish etc) arm 全场[全場] quánchǎng everyone present; the whole audience; across-the-board; unanimously; whole duration (of a competition or match) 闪亮[閃亮] shǎnliàng brilliant; shiny; a flare; to glisten; to twinkle 宇宙[宇宙] yǔzhòu universe; cosmos 穿越[穿越] chuānyuè to pass through; to traverse; to cross 时空[時空] shíkōng time and place; world of a particular locale and era; (physics) space-time 不变[不變] bùbiàn constant; unvarying; (math.) invariant 和好[和好] héhǎo to become reconciled; on good terms with each other 无理取闹[無理取鬧] wúlǐqǔnào to make trouble without reason (idiom); to be deliberately provocative 说不过去[說不過去] shuōbuguòqù cannot be justified; inexcusable 重视[重視] zhòngshì to attach importance to sth; to value 的确[的確] díquè really; indeed //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep010/75 words - 10 min 当天[當天] dāngtiān on that day 天气[天氣] tiānqì weather 干预[干預] gānyù to meddle; to intervene; intervention 些许[些許] xiēxǔ a few; a little; a bit 奖励[獎勵] jiǎnglì to reward; reward (as encouragement) 说法[說法] shuōfa way of speaking; wording; formulation; one's version (of events); statement; theory; hypothesis; interpretation 体谅[體諒] tǐliàng to empathize; to allow (for sth); to show understanding; to appreciate 忍心[忍心] rěnxīn to have the heart to do sth; to steel oneself to a task 说到底[說到底] shuōdàodǐ in the final analysis; in the end 尽忠[盡忠] jìnzhōng to display utter loyalty; to be loyal to the end 求好心切[求好心切] qiúhǎoxīnqiè to demand the highest standards of sb (or oneself) (idiom); to strive to achieve the best possible results; to be a perfectionist 苦练[苦練] kǔliàn to train hard; to practice diligently; hard work; blood, sweat, and tears 功亏一篑[功虧一簣] gōngkuīyīkuì lit. to ruin the enterprise for the sake of one basketful; to fail through lack of a final effort; to spoil the ship for a ha'penny worth of tar (idiom) 不至于[不至於] bùzhìyú unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as 细节[細節] xìjié details; particulars 一时[一時] yīshí a period of time; a while; for a short while; temporary; momentary; at the same time 情急[情急] qíngjí anxious 安抚[安撫] ānfǔ to placate; to pacify; to appease 讬[託] tuō variant of 託|托[tuo1] 任劳任怨[任勞任怨] rènláorènyuàn to work hard without complaint (idiom) 凭什么[憑什麼] píngshénme (spoken) why?; for which reason? 混乱[混亂] hùnluàn confusion; chaos; disorder 开会[開會] kāihuì to hold a meeting; to attend a meeting 饶[饒] ráo rich; abundant; exuberant; to add for free; to throw in as bonus; to spare; to forgive; despite; although 咄咄逼人[咄咄逼人] duōduōbīrén overbearing; forceful; aggressive; menacing; imperious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep010/100 words - 13 min 出口[出口] chūkǒu an exit; CL:個|个[ge4]; to speak; to export; (of a ship) to leave port 复[覆] fù variant of 復|复[fu4]; to reply to a letter 烂摊子[爛攤子] làntānzi terrible mess; shambles 扛[扛] káng to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc) 双方[雙方] shuāngfāng bilateral; both sides; both parties involved 小我[小我] xiǎowǒ the self; the individual 认同[認同] rèntóng to approve of; to endorse; to acknowledge; to recognize; to identify oneself with 默许[默許] mòxǔ to accept tacitly; acquiescence 吞[吞] tūn to swallow; to take 薪水[薪水] xīnshuǐ salary; wage 关键[關鍵] guānjiàn crucial point; crux; CL:個|个[ge4]; key; crucial; pivotal 时刻[時刻] shíkè time; juncture; moment; period of time; CL:個|个[ge4],段[duan4]; constantly; always 迁就[遷就] qiānjiù to yield; to adapt to; to accommodate to (sth) 抗议[抗議] kàngyì to protest; protest 强调[強調] qiángdiào to emphasize (a statement); to stress 企图心[企圖心] qǐtúxīn ambition; ambitious 心急[心急] xīnjí anxious; impatient 恶意[惡意] èyì malice; evil intention 背黑锅[背黑鍋] bēihēiguō to be made a scapegoat; to be unjustly blamed 发声[發聲] fāshēng vocal; sound; sound production; to utter; to give voice 钜[鉅] jù hard iron; hook; variant of 巨[ju4]; variant of 詎|讵[ju4] 细[細] xì thin or slender; finely particulate; thin and soft; fine; delicate; trifling; (of a sound) quiet; frugal 靡[靡] mǐ extravagant; go with fashion; not 遗[遺] yí to lose; to leave behind; to omit; to bequeath; sth lost; involuntary discharge (of urine etc) 自行[自行] zìxíng voluntary; autonomous; by oneself; self- //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep010/125 words - 16 min 适当[適當] shìdàng suitable; appropriate 来龙去脉[來龍去脈] láilóngqùmài the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom); (fig.) the whole sequence of events; causes and effects 满腔[滿腔] mǎnqiāng one's heart filled with; full of (joy) 热血[熱血] rèxuè hot blood; warm-blooded (animal); endothermic (physiology) 经营[經營] jīngyíng to engage in (business etc); to run; to operate 至[至] zhì to arrive; most; to; until 加上[加上] jiāshàng plus; to put in; to add; to add on; to add into; in addition; on top of that 上万[上萬] shàngwàn over ten thousand; fig. untold numbers; innumerable; thousands upon thousands 白脸[白臉] báiliǎn white face; face painting in Beijing opera etc 大多[大多] dàduō for the most part; many; most; the greater part; mostly 将心比心[將心比心] jiāngxīnbǐxīn to put oneself in sb else's shoes (idiom) 冲动[衝動] chōngdòng to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge 拿捏[拿捏] nániē to grasp; (dialect) affecting shyness; coy; to create difficulties 聘书[聘書] pìnshū letter of appointment; contract 察看[察看] chákàn to watch; to look carefully at 出面[出面] chūmiàn to appear personally; to step in; to step forth; to show up 谈判[談判] tánpàn to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference; CL:個|个[ge4] 交换[交換] jiāohuàn to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math); to commute 论[論] lùn opinion; view; theory; doctrine; to discuss; to talk about; to regard; to consider; per; by the (kilometer, hour etc) 教会[教會] jiàohuì Christian church 三思而后行[三思而後行] sānsī'érhòuxíng think again and again before acting (idiom); consider carefully in advance 厘清[釐清] líqīng to clarify (the facts); clarification 高手[高手] gāoshǒu expert; past master; dab hand 爆满[爆滿] bàomǎn filled to capacity (of theater, stadium, gymnasium etc) 要命[要命] yàomìng to cause sb's death; very; extremely; frightening; annoying //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep010/145 words - 19 min 影片[影片] yǐngpiàn film; movie; CL:部[bu4] 点播[點播] diǎnbō webcast; to request item for broadcast on radio program; dibble seeding; spot seeding 名气[名氣] míngqì reputation; fame 想必[想必] xiǎngbì presumably; probably; in all likelihood; surely 数理[數理] shùlǐ mathematical sciences 慎重[慎重] shènzhòng cautious; careful; prudent 重金[重金] zhòngjīn huge money; extremely rich; very expensive 聘[聘] pìn to engage (a teacher etc); to hire; to betroth; betrothal gift; to get married (of woman) 指教[指教] zhǐjiào to give advice or comments 荣幸[榮幸] róngxìng honored (to have the privilege of ...) 任职[任職] rènzhí to hold an office or post 师[師] shī teacher; master; expert; model; army division; (old) troops; to dispatch troops 众[眾] zhòng many; numerous; crowd; multitude 咸[鹹] xián salted; salty; stingy; miserly 豆花[豆花] dòuhuā jellied tofu; soft bean curd 宣传[宣傳] xuānchuán to disseminate; to give publicity to; propaganda; CL:個|个[ge4] 关照[關照] guānzhào to take care; to keep an eye on; to look after; to tell; to remind 贿赂[賄賂] huìlù to bribe; a bribe 人情世故[人情世故] rénqíngshìgù worldly wisdom; the ways of the world; to know how to get on in the world 好久不见[好久不見] hǎojiǔbujiàn long time no see //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/25 words - 3 min 鸡腿[雞腿] jītuǐ chicken leg; drumstick; CL:根[gen1] 珍贵[珍貴] zhēnguì precious 屁股[屁股] pìgu buttocks; bottom; butt; back part 七里香[七里香] qīlǐxiāng orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata); "chicken butt", popular Taiwan snack on a stick, made of marinated "white cut chicken" butt 姊[姊] zǐ older sister; Taiwan pr. [jie3] 办公[辦公] bàngōng to handle official business; to work (esp. in an office) 桌[桌] zhuō table; desk; classifier for tables of guests at a banquet etc 资历[資歷] zīlì qualifications; experience; seniority 高薪[高薪] gāoxīn high salary 怠慢[怠慢] dàimàn to slight; to neglect 提倡[提倡] tíchàng to promote; to advocate 呼呼[呼呼] hūhū (onom.) sound of the wind or the breathing of sb who is sound asleep 口号[口號] kǒuhào slogan; catchphrase; CL:個|个[ge4] 增加[增加] zēngjiā to raise; to increase 洋[洋] yáng ocean; vast; foreign; silver dollar or coin 墨水[墨水] mòshuǐ ink; CL:瓶[ping2] 认知[認知] rènzhī cognition; cognitive; understanding; perception; awareness; to be cognizant of; to recognize; to realize 如履薄冰[如履薄冰] rúlǚbóbīng lit. as if walking on thin ice (idiom); fig. to be extremely cautious; to be skating on thin ice 总之[總之] zǒngzhī in a word; in short; in brief 如虎添翼[如虎添翼] rúhǔtiānyì lit. like a tiger that has grown wings; with redoubled power (idiom) 命题[命題] mìngtí proposition (logic, math.); to assign an essay topic 起立[起立] qǐlì to stand; Stand up! 严肃[嚴肅] yánsù solemn; grave; serious; earnest; severe 辞掉[辭掉] cídiào to quit (one's job); to dismiss (an employee) 释迦[釋迦] shìjiā Sakya (name of a north Indian tribe); abbr. for 釋迦牟尼|释迦牟尼 Sakyamuni Buddha; sugar apple //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/50 words - 4 min 盛产[盛產] shèngchǎn to produce in abundance; to be rich in 台东[台東] Táidōng Taidong or Taitung city and county in Taiwan 牟[牟] móu barley; to moo; to seek or obtain; old variant of 侔[mou2]; old variant of 眸[mou2] 尼[尼] ní Buddhist nun; (often used in phonetic spellings) 佛[佛] Fó Buddha; Buddhism 在意[在意] zàiyì to care about; to mind 现象[現象] xiànxiàng phenomenon; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3]; appearance 教法[教法] jiàofǎ teaching method; teachings; doctrine 古板[古板] gǔbǎn outmoded; old-fashioned; inflexible 创意[創意] chuàngyì creative; creativity 基础[基礎] jīchǔ base; foundation; basis; underlying; CL:個|个[ge4] 生硬[生硬] shēngyìng stiff; harsh 切入[切入] qiērù to cut into; to incise; to penetrate deeply into (a topic, area etc); cut (offensive moves in basketball) 除以[除以] chúyǐ (math.) divided by 相乘[相乘] xiāngchéng to multiply (math.); multiplication 代数[代數] dàishù algebra 括号[括號] kuòhào parentheses; brackets 予以[予以] yǔyǐ to give; to impose; to apply 除[除] chú to get rid of; to remove; to exclude; to eliminate; to wipe out; to divide; except; not including 数字[數字] shùzì numeral; digit; number; figure; amount; digital (electronics etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 文字[文字] wénzì character; script; writing; written language; writing style; phraseology; CL:個|个[ge4] 混搭[混搭] hùndā to mix and match (of clothing etc) 搭[搭] dā to put up; to build (scaffolding); to hang (clothes on a pole); to connect; to join; to arrange in pairs; to match; to add; to throw in (resources); to take (boat, train); variant of 褡[da1] 天堂[天堂] tiāntáng paradise; heaven 救命[救命] jiùmìng to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me! //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/75 words - 8 min 佛心[佛心] fóxīn Buddha-like heart (full of compassion); spirit of Buddha (awakened to reality and no longer clinging to appearances) 苦难[苦難] kǔnàn suffering 拯救[拯救] zhěngjiù to save; to rescue 世人[世人] shìrén people (in general); people around the world; everyone 闭[閉] bì to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct 简报[簡報] jiǎnbào presentation; briefing; (oral or written) brief report 杀手[殺手] shāshǒu killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player 他信[他信] Tāxìn Thaksin Shinawatra (1949-), Thai businessman and politician, prime minister 2001-2006 谦虚[謙虛] qiānxū modest; self-effacing; to make modest remarks 体[體] tǐ body; form; style; system; substance; to experience; aspect (linguistics) 院[院] yuàn courtyard; institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 妄自菲薄[妄自菲薄] wàngzìfěibó to be unduly humble (idiom); to undervalue oneself 孤独[孤獨] gūdú lonely; solitary 终老[終老] zhōnglǎo to spend one's last years 风水[風水] fēngshuǐ feng shui; geomancy 及格[及格] jígé to pass an exam or a test; to meet a minimum standard 红色[紅色] hóngsè red (color); revolutionary 好奇[好奇] hàoqí inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity 待遇[待遇] dàiyù treatment; pay; salary; status; rank 缘分[緣分] yuánfèn fate or chance that brings people together; predestined affinity or relationship; (Budd.) destiny 兼课[兼課] jiānkè to teach classes in addition to other duties; to hold several teaching jobs 分心[分心] fēnxīn to distract 滋润[滋潤] zīrùn moist; humid; to moisten; to provide moisture; comfortably off 话题[話題] huàtí subject (of a talk or conversation); topic 感兴趣[感興趣] gǎnxìngqù to be interested //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/100 words - 12 min 无疾而终[無疾而終] wújí'érzhōng to die peacefully; (fig.) to result in failure (without any outside interference); to come to nothing; to fizzle out 不得不[不得不] bùdébù have no choice or option but to; cannot but; have to; can't help it; can't avoid 男朋友[男朋友] nánpéngyou boyfriend 绊脚石[絆腳石] bànjiǎoshí stumbling block; obstacle; someone who gets in your way 不识大体[不識大體] bùshídàtǐ to fail to see the larger issue (idiom); to fail to grasp the big picture 幸运[幸運] xìngyùn fortunate; lucky; fortune; luck 有够[有夠] yǒugòu very; extremely 命运[命運] mìngyùn fate; destiny; CL:個|个[ge4] 置身事外[置身事外] zhìshēnshìwài not to get involved; to stay out of it 苦衷[苦衷] kǔzhōng secret trouble; sorrow; difficulties 平静[平靜] píngjìng tranquil; undisturbed; serene 考卷[考卷] kǎojuàn exam paper 往后[往後] wǎnghòu from now on; in the future; time to come 随堂测验[隨堂測驗] suítángcèyàn quiz (student assessment) 计分[計分] jìfēn to calculate the score 有效[有效] yǒuxiào effective; in effect; valid 提高[提高] tígāo to raise; to increase; to improve 打分[打分] dǎfēn to grade; to give a mark 融会贯通[融會貫通] rónghuìguàntōng to master the subject via a comprehensive study of surrounding areas 作弊[作弊] zuòbì to practice fraud; to cheat; to engage in corrupt practices 处分[處分] chǔfèn to discipline sb; to punish; disciplinary action; to deal with (a matter); CL:個|个[ge4] 惩处[懲處] chéngchǔ to punish; to administer justice 产生[產生] chǎnshēng to arise; to come into being; to come about; to give rise to; to bring into being; to bring about; to produce; to engender; to generate; to appear; appearance; emergence; generation; production; yield 职[職] zhí office; duty 接着[接著] jiēzhe to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow; to carry on; then; after that; subsequently; to proceed; to ensue; in turn; in one's turn //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/125 words - 14 min 搪塞[搪塞] tángsè to muddle through; to fob sb off; to beat around the bush; to dodge 课题[課題] kètí task; problem; issue 假设性[假設性] jiǎshèxìng hypothetical 学生会[學生會] xuéshenghuì student union 心理学[心理學] xīnlǐxué psychology 点击率[點擊率] diǎnjīlǜ click-through rate (CTR) (Internet) 顾客[顧客] gùkè client; customer; CL:位[wei4] 作法[作法] zuòfǎ course of action; method of doing sth; practice; modus operandi 不妥[不妥] bùtuǒ not proper; inappropriate 干涉[干涉] gānshè to interfere; to meddle; interference 反[反] fǎn contrary; in reverse; inside out or upside down; to reverse; to return; to oppose; opposite; against; anti-; to rebel; to use analogy; instead; abbr. for 反切[fan3 qie4] phonetic system 效果[效果] xiàoguǒ result; effect; quality; CL:個|个[ge4] 无论如何[無論如何] wúlùnrúhé whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means 介入[介入] jièrù to intervene; to get involved 空间[空間] kōngjiān space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway; (astronomy) outer space; (physics, math.) space 适用[適用] shìyòng to be applicable 强迫[強迫] qiǎngpò to compel; to force 冲出[衝出] chōngchū to rush out 恐怕[恐怕] kǒngpà fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe 不用说[不用說] bùyòngshuō needless to say; it goes without saying 从中[從中] cóngzhōng from within; therefrom 体会[體會] tǐhuì to know from experience; to learn through experience; to realize; understanding; experience 充实[充實] chōngshí rich; full; substantial; to enrich; to augment; to substantiate (an argument) 知识[知識] zhīshi knowledge; CL:門|门[men2]; intellectual 乐趣[樂趣] lèqù delight; pleasure; joy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/150 words - 19 min 批评[批評] pīpíng to criticize; criticism; CL:個|个[ge4] 拿出[拿出] náchū to take out; to put out; to provide; to put forward (a proposal); to come up with (evidence) 服众[服眾] fúzhòng to convince the masses 绩效[績效] jìxiào performance; results; achievement 好心[好心] hǎoxīn kindness; good intentions 心思[心思] xīnsi mind; thoughts; inclination; mood 提升[提昇] tíshēng to promote; to upgrade 依然[依然] yīrán still; as before 我行我素[我行我素] wǒxíngwǒsù to continue in one's own way (idiom) 排除[排除] páichú to eliminate; to remove; to exclude; to rule out 接手[接手] jiēshǒu to take over (duties etc); catcher (baseball etc) 卷发[捲髮] juǎnfà to curl hair 模拟[模擬] mónǐ imitation; to simulate; to imitate; analog (device, as opposed to digital) 临时[臨時] línshí as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc 抱佛脚[抱佛腳] bàofójiǎo lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet (without ever having burned incense) (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble; panic measures in place of timely preparation 乱说[亂說] luànshuō to talk drivel; to make irresponsible remarks 讲义[講義] jiǎngyì teaching materials 吸收[吸收] xīshōu to absorb; to assimilate; to ingest; to recruit 写完[寫完] xiěwán to finish writing 闯祸[闖禍] chuǎnghuò to cause an accident; to make trouble; to get into trouble 力不从心[力不從心] lìbùcóngxīn less capable than desirable (idiom); not as strong as one would wish; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak 女厕[女廁] nǚcè ladies washroom; ladies toilet 堵[堵] dǔ to block up (a road, pipe etc); to stop up (a hole); (fig.) (of a person) choked up with anxiety or stress; wall (literary); (classifier for walls) 企图[企圖] qǐtú to attempt; to try; attempt; CL:種|种[zhong3] 同事[同事] tóngshì colleague; co-worker; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep011/154 words - 19 min 硬要[硬要] yìngyào firmly set on doing sth; to insist on doing; determined in one's course of action 灌[灌] guàn to irrigate; to pour; to install (software); to record (music) 直觉[直覺] zhíjué intuition 准[準] zhǔn accurate; standard; definitely; certainly; about to become (bride, son-in-law etc); quasi-; para- //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep012/25 words - 3 min 取代[取代] qǔdài to replace; to supersede; to supplant; (chemistry) substitution 赏罚[賞罰] shǎngfá reward and punishment 米[米] mǐ rice; CL:粒[li4]; meter (classifier) 淇[淇] qí name of a river 密[密] mì secret; confidential; close; thick; dense 喔[喔] wo (particle) marker of surprise, sudden realization, reminder 温柔[溫柔] wēnróu gentle and soft; tender 外表[外表] wàibiǎo external; outside; outward appearance 隐藏[隱藏] yǐncáng to hide; to conceal; to mask; to shelter; to harbor (i.e. keep sth hidden); to hide oneself; to lie low; to nestle; hidden; implicit; private; covert; recessed (lighting) 野心[野心] yěxīn ambition; wild schemes; careerism 视[視] shì to look at; to regard; to inspect 攸关[攸關] yōuguān of great concern 提早[提早] tízǎo ahead of schedule; sooner than planned; to bring forward (to an earlier time) 考题[考題] kǎotí exam question 无效[無效] wúxiào not valid; ineffective; in vain 赞成[贊成] zànchéng to approve; to endorse; (literary) to assist 少数[少數] shǎoshù small number; few; minority 服从[服從] fúcóng to obey (an order); to comply; to defer 多数[多數] duōshù majority; most 打工[打工] dǎgōng to work a temporary or casual job; (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation 小吃店[小吃店] xiǎochīdiàn snack bar; lunch room; CL:家[jia1] 美味[美味] měiwèi delicious; delicious food; delicacy 铜板[銅板] tóngbǎn copper coin; copper plate (e.g. for printing) 美食[美食] měishí culinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet food 满意[滿意] mǎnyì satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep012/50 words - 5 min 扩大[擴大] kuòdà to expand; to enlarge; to broaden one's scope 补助[補助] bǔzhù to subsidize; subsidy; allowance 弱势[弱勢] ruòshì vulnerable; weak 家庭[家庭] jiātíng family; household; CL:戶|户[hu4],個|个[ge4] 提供[提供] tígōng to offer; to supply; to provide; to furnish 营养[營養] yíngyǎng nutrition; nourishment; CL:種|种[zhong3] 午餐[午餐] wǔcān lunch; luncheon; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4] 学费[學費] xuéfèi tuition fee; tuition; CL:個|个[ge4] 折扣[折扣] zhékòu discount 措施[措施] cuòshī measure; step; CL:個|个[ge4] 资料[資料] zīliào material; resources; data; information; profile (Internet); CL:份[fen4],個|个[ge4] 体恤[體恤] tǐxù to empathize with; to show solicitude for; T-shirt (loanword) 据[據] jù according to; to act in accordance with; to depend on; to seize; to occupy 经济[經濟] jīngjì economy; economic 低收入[低收入] dīshōurù low income 户[戶] hù a household; door; family 提出[提出] tíchū to raise (an issue); to propose; to put forward; to suggest; to post (on a website); to withdraw (cash) 申请[申請] shēnqǐng to apply for sth; application (form etc); CL:份[fen4] 主动[主動] zhǔdòng to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active; opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]; drive (of gears and shafts etc) 面恶心善[面惡心善] miàn'èxīnshàn to have a mean-looking face but a heart of gold (idiom) 小家子气[小家子氣] xiǎojiāziqì petty; small-minded 纳闷[納悶] nàmèn puzzled; bewildered 人高马大[人高馬大] réngāomǎdà tall and strong 公尺[公尺] gōngchǐ meter (unit of length) 只好[只好] zhǐhǎo without any better option; to have to; to be forced to //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep012/75 words - 10 min 打水漂[打水漂] dǎshuǐpiāo to skip stones (on water); (coll.) to squander one's money on a bad investment 终点[終點] zhōngdiǎn the end; end point; finishing line (in a race); destination; terminus; CL:個|个[ge4] 刻[刻] kè quarter (hour); moment; to carve; to engrave; to cut; oppressive; classifier for short time intervals 他人[他人] tārén another; sb else; other people 速度[速度] sùdù speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo; CL:個|个[ge4] 冲向[衝嚮] chōngxiàng to charge into 心事[心事] xīnshì a load on one's mind; worry; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1] 当下[當下] dāngxià immediately; at once; at that moment; at the moment 出身[出身] chūshēn to be born of; to come from; family background; class origin 弟弟[弟弟] dìdi younger brother; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 害死[害死] hàisǐ to kill; to cause death; to do sb to death 溺死[溺死] nìsǐ to drown 眼前[眼前] yǎnqián before one's eyes; now; at present 提起[提起] tíqǐ to mention; to speak of; to lift; to pick up; to arouse; to raise (a topic, a heavy weight, one's fist, one's spirits etc) 复健[復健] fùjiàn rehabilitation; recuperate 催[催] cuī to urge; to press; to prompt; to rush sb; to hasten sth; to expedite 腹肌[腹肌] fùjī abdominal muscle 教书[教書] jiāoshū to teach (in a school) 头衔[頭銜] tóuxián title; rank; appellation 光环[光環] guānghuán halo; ring of light 脚步[腳步] jiǎobù footstep; step 紧绷[緊繃] jǐnbēng to stretch taut; (of muscles etc) taut; strained; tense 疲惫[疲憊] píbèi beaten; exhausted; tired 释放[釋放] shìfàng to release; to set free; to liberate (a prisoner); to discharge 压抑[壓抑] yāyì to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing; repression //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep012/100 words - 17 min 热爱[熱愛] rè'ài to love ardently; to adore 果然[果然] guǒrán really; sure enough; as expected; if indeed 突破[突破] tūpò to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount or break the back of (a task etc); (of ball sports) to break through a defense 防[防] fáng to protect; to defend; to guard against; to prevent 巧合[巧合] qiǎohé coincidence; coincidental; to coincide 个案[個案] gè'àn a case; an individual case; case-by-case 受欢迎[受歡迎] shòuhuānyíng popular; well-received 合拍[合拍] hépāi in time with (i.e. same rhythm); to keep in step with; fig. to cooperate 赖[賴] lài to depend on; to hang on in a place; bad; to renege (on promise); to disclaim; to rat (on debts); rascally; to blame; to put the blame on 虎[虎] hǔ tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 压住[壓住] yāzhù to press down; to crush down; to restrain (anger); to keep down (voice) 一口咬定[一口咬定] yīkǒuyǎodìng to arbitrarily assert; to allege; to stick to one's statement; to cling to one's view 吃完[吃完] chīwán to finish eating 口香糖[口香糖] kǒuxiāngtáng chewing gum 中招[中招] zhòngzhāo to get infected; to fall into sb's trap 不打自招[不打自招] bùdǎzìzhāo to confess without being pressed; to make a confession without duress 对号入座[對號入座] duìhàorùzuò to take one's seat according to the ticket number; (fig.) to put (things or people) in their right place; to take a general comment as a personal attack 心机[心機] xīnjī thinking; scheme 赤[赤] chì red; scarlet; bare; naked 墨者[墨者] Mòzhě Mohist; follower of Mohist school 贬[貶] biǎn to diminish; to demote; to reduce or devaluate; to disparage; to censure; to depreciate 快要[快要] kuàiyào almost; nearly; almost all 恶[惡] è evil; fierce; vicious; ugly; coarse; to harm 恶[惡] wù to hate; to loathe; ashamed; to fear; to slander 祈福[祈福] qífú to pray for blessings 拖[拖] tuō to drag; to tow; to trail; to hang down; to mop (the floor); to delay; to drag on //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep012/112 words - 19 min 抽中[抽中] chōuzhòng to win (a prize in a lottery) 屎[屎] shǐ stool; feces; ear wax; nasal mucus 亏[虧] kuī deficiency; deficit; luckily; it's lucky that...; (often ironically) fancy that... 万一[萬一] wànyī just in case; if by any chance; contingency 撤[撤] chè to remove; to take away; to withdraw 记过[記過] jìguò to give sb a demerit 回报[回報] huíbào (in) return; reciprocation; payback; retaliation; to report back; to reciprocate 把风[把風] bǎfēng to keep watch (during a clandestine activity); to be on the lookout 整理[整理] zhěnglǐ to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage) 办事[辦事] bànshì to handle (affairs); to work 同一[同一] tóngyī identical; the same 老天[老天] lǎotiān God; Heavens //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep013/25 words - 5 min 请帖[請帖] qǐngtiě invitation card; written invitation 举杯[舉杯] jǔbēi to toast sb (with wine etc); to drink a toast 回敬[回敬] huíjìng to return a compliment; to give sth in return 有线[有線] yǒuxiàn wired; cable (television) 绍[紹] shào to continue; to carry on 冬瓜[冬瓜] dōngguā wax gourd (Cucurbitaceae, Benincasa hispida); white gourd; white hairy melon; Chinese squash 发酵[發酵] fājiào to ferment; fermentation 深坑[深坑] Shēnkēng Shenkeng township in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 臭豆腐[臭豆腐] chòudòufu stinky tofu; strong-smelling preserved beancurd; fig. rough exterior but lovable person 嘉义[嘉義] Jiāyì Jiayi or Chiayi city and county in west Taiwan 东石[東石] Dōngshí Dongshi or Tungshih township in Chiayi county 嘉義縣|嘉义县[Jia1 yi4 xian4], west Taiwan 大肠[大腸] dàcháng the large intestine 面[麵] miàn flour; noodles; (of food) soft (not crunchy); (slang) (of a person) ineffectual; spineless 任[任] rèn to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; office; responsibility; to let; to allow; to give free rein to; no matter (how, what etc); classifier for terms served in office, or for spouses, girlfriends etc (as in 前任男友) 挑选[挑選] tiāoxuǎn to choose; to select 价[價] jià price; value; (chemistry) valence 元[元] yuán currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan); first; original; primary; fundamental; constituent; part; era (of a reign); meta- (prefix); (math.) argument; variable; (Tw) (geology) eon 便宜[便宜] piányi cheap; inexpensive; small advantages; to let sb off lightly 捧场[捧場] pěngchǎng to cheer on (originally esp. as paid stooge); to root for sb; to sing sb's praises; to flatter 鸽子[鴿子] gēzi pigeon; dove; various birds of the family Columbidae 大一[大一] dàyī first-year university student 桌子[桌子] zhuōzi table; desk; CL:張|张[zhang1],套[tao4] 惊险[驚險] jīngxiǎn thrilling; a thriller 有惊无险[有驚無險] yǒujīngwúxiǎn to be more scared than hurt (idiom); to get through a daunting experience without mishap 认出[認出] rènchū recognition; to recognize //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep013/50 words - 8 min 蠢[蠢] chǔn stupid; sluggish; clumsy; to wiggle (of worms); to move in a disorderly fashion 看扁[看扁] kànbiǎn to have a low opinion of 幕后[幕後] mùhòu behind the scenes 推手[推手] tuīshǒu promoter; advocate; driving force; pushing hands (two-person training routine esp. in t'ai chi) 行动[行動] xíngdòng operation; action; CL:個|个[ge4]; to move about; mobile 育幼院[育幼院] yùyòuyuàn orphanage 扣[扣] kòu to fasten; to button; button; buckle; knot; to arrest; to confiscate; to deduct (money); discount; to knock; to smash, spike or dunk (a ball); to cover (with a bowl etc); (fig.) to tag a label on sb; (Tw) (loanword) code 幅度[幅度] fúdù width; extent; range; scope 符合[符合] fúhé in keeping with; in accordance with; tallying with; in line with; to agree with; to accord with; to conform to; to correspond with; to manage; to handle 召开[召開] zhàokāi to convene (a conference or meeting); to convoke; to call together 监考[監考] jiānkǎo to proctor (an exam); to invigilate 放大镜[放大鏡] fàngdàjìng magnifying glass 假设[假設] jiǎshè to suppose; to presume; to assume; supposing that ...; if; hypothesis; conjecture 于是[於是] yúshì thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence 返回[返回] fǎnhuí to return to; to come (or go) back 锁上[鎖上] suǒshàng to lock; to lock up 引起[引起] yǐnqǐ to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse 好奇心[好奇心] hàoqíxīn interest in sth; curiosity; inquisitive 监视器[監視器] jiānshìqì security camera; surveillance monitor 调[調] diào to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody 调[調] tiáo to harmonize; to reconcile; to blend; to suit well; to adjust; to regulate; to season (food); to provoke; to incite 画面[畫面] huàmiàn scene; tableau; picture; image; screen (displayed by a computer); (motion picture) frame; field of view 仔细[仔細] zǐxì careful; attentive; cautious 偷偷摸摸[偷偷摸摸] tōutōumōmō surreptitious; sneaky 动机[動機] dòngjī motor; locomotive; motive; motivation; intention 原委[原委] yuánwěi the whole story //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep013/75 words - 14 min 随意[隨意] suíyì as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary; conscious 指控[指控] zhǐkòng accusation; a (criminal) charge; to accuse 回事[回事] huíshì (old) to report to one's master 迟[遲] chí late; delayed; slow 勇于[勇於] yǒngyú to dare to; to be brave enough to 不相上下[不相上下] bùxiāngshàngxià equally matched; about the same 顶替[頂替] dǐngtì to replace 共同[共同] gòngtóng common; joint; jointly; together; collaborative 把手[把手] bǎshou handle; grip; knob 不足[不足] bùzú insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough; inadequate; not worth; cannot; should not 原地踏步[原地踏步] yuándìtàbù to mark time (military); to make no headway 串通[串通] chuàntōng to collude; to collaborate; to gang up 分数[分數] fēnshù (exam) grade; mark; score; fraction 不在意[不在意] bùzàiyì to pay no attention to; not to mind 自尊心[自尊心] zìzūnxīn self-respect; self-esteem; ego 盲目[盲目] mángmù blind; blindly; ignorant; lacking understanding 导致[導致] dǎozhì to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about 偏[偏] piān to lean; to slant; oblique; prejudiced; to deviate from average; to stray from the intended line; stubbornly; contrary to expectations; left-hand side of a split Chinese character, often the key or radical 怪罪[怪罪] guàizuì to blame 品性[品性] pǐnxìng nature; characteristic; moral character 谈话[談話] tánhuà talk; conversation; CL:次[ci4] 建立[建立] jiànlì to establish; to set up; to found 发脾气[發脾氣] fāpíqì to get angry 压迫[壓迫] yāpò to oppress; to repress; to constrict; oppression; stress (physics) 家伙[傢伙] jiāhuo variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep013/100 words - 16 min 平分秋色[平分秋色] píngfēnqiūsè to both share the limelight; to both have an equal share of 阿斗[阿斗] Ādǒu A-dou, nickname of Liu Chan 劉禪|刘禅 (207-271), son of Liu Bei, reigned as Shu Han emperor 233-263; fig. weak and inept person 试题[試題] shìtí exam question; test topic 降低[降低] jiàngdī to reduce; to lower; to bring down 试卷[試卷] shìjuàn examination paper; test paper; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1] 必然[必然] bìrán inevitable; certain; necessity 建设性[建設性] jiànshèxìng constructive; constructiveness 示[示] shì to show; to reveal 休[休] xiū to rest; to stop doing sth for a period of time; to cease; (imperative) don't 集体[集體] jítǐ collective (decision); joint (effort); a group; a team; en masse; as a group 罢课[罷課] bàkè student strike; to boycott classes 做错[做錯] zuòcuò to make an error 行不通[行不通] xíngbutōng won't work; will get (you) nowhere 标[標] biāo mark; sign; label; to mark with a symbol, label, lettering etc; to bear (a brand name, registration number etc); prize; award; bid; target; quota; (old) the topmost branches of a tree; visible symptom; classifier for military units 突显[突顯] tūxiǎn conspicuous; to make sth stand out; make sth prominent 决心[決心] juéxīn determination; resolution; determined; firm and resolute; to make up one's mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 不满[不滿] bùmǎn resentful; discontented; dissatisfied 本分[本分] běnfèn (to play) one's part; one's role; one's duty; (to stay within) one's bounds; dutiful; keeping to one's role 人选[人選] rénxuǎn choice of person; candidate 死刑[死刑] sǐxíng death penalty 瞒[瞞] mán to conceal from; to keep (sb) in the dark 收拾[收拾] shōushi to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb 玲[玲] líng (onom.) ting-a-ling (in compounds such as 玎玲 or 玲瓏|玲珑); tinkling of gem-pendants 柔性[柔性] róuxìng flexibility 表达[表達] biǎodá to express; to convey //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep013/121 words - 19 min 诉求[訴求] sùqiú to appeal; to demand (an answer); requirement; demand; claim; appeal; (marketing) message 硬碰硬[硬碰硬] yìngpèngyìng to meet force with force; painstaking 出发点[出發點] chūfādiǎn starting point; (fig.) basis; motive 善意[善意] shànyì goodwill; benevolence; kindness 感情用事[感情用事] gǎnqíngyòngshì to act impetuously (idiom); on an impulse 称职[稱職] chènzhí well qualified; competent; to be equal to the task; able to do sth very well 不良[不良] bùliáng bad; harmful; unhealthy 时日[時日] shírì time; auspicious time; time and date; long period of time; this day 接任[接任] jiērèn to take over (as minister, manager etc) 与其[與其] yǔqí rather than...; 與其|与其[yu3 qi2] A 不如[bu4 ru2] B (rather than A, better to B) 担任[擔任] dānrèn to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as 以来[以來] yǐlái since (a previous event) 学以致用[學以致用] xuéyǐzhìyòng to study sth to apply it; study for practical applications 时机[時機] shíjī fortunate timing; occasion; opportunity 毛遂自荐[毛遂自薦] MáoSuìzìjiàn Mao Sui recommends himself (idiom); to offer one's services (in the style of Mao Sui offering his services to king of Chu 楚 of the Warring states) 任务[任務] rènwu mission; assignment; task; duty; role; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 开口[開口] kāikǒu to open one's mouth; to start to talk 形象[形象] xíngxiàng image; form; figure; CL:個|个[ge4]; visualization; vivid 胜任[勝任] shèngrèn qualified; competent (professionally); to be up to a task 部分[部分] bùfen part; share; section; piece; CL:個|个[ge4] 协助[協助] xiézhù to provide assistance; to aid //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep014/25 words - 5 min 牵[牽] qiān to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); (bound form) to involve; to draw in 散步[散步] sànbù to take a walk; to go for a walk 走路[走路] zǒulù to walk; to go on foot 放手[放手] fàngshǒu to let go one's hold; to give up; to have a free hand 坚强[堅強] jiānqiáng staunch; strong 相比[相比] xiāngbǐ to compare 多大[多大] duōdà how big; how much; how old etc 预料[預料] yùliào to forecast; to anticipate; expectation 填[填] tián to fill or stuff; (of a form etc) to fill in 方向[方向] fāngxiàng direction; orientation; path to follow; CL:個|个[ge4] 老爸[老爸] lǎobà father; dad 倔[倔] jué crabby; tough 看走眼[看走眼] kànzǒuyǎn to make an error of judgment; to be taken in 偷笑[偷笑] tōuxiào to laugh up one's sleeve 力道[力道] lìdào strength; power; efficacy 连署[連署] liánshǔ to cosign; to countersign 卡[卡] kǎ to stop; to block; (computing) (coll.) slow; (loanword) card; CL:張|张[zhang1],片[pian4]; truck (from "car"); calorie (abbr. for 卡路里[ka3 lu4 li3]); cassette 签[簽] qiān to sign one's name; visa; variant of 籤|签[qian1] 对立[對立] duìlì to oppose; to set sth against; to be antagonistic to; antithetical; relative opposite; opposing; diametrical 意愿[意願] yìyuàn aspiration; wish (for); desire 闪[閃] shǎn to dodge; to duck out of the way; to beat it; shaken (by a fall); to sprain; to pull a muscle; lightning; spark; a flash; to flash (across one's mind); to leave behind; (Internet slang) (of a display of affection) "dazzlingly" saccharine 尿[尿] niào to urinate; urine; CL:泡[pao1] 诗经[詩經] Shījīng Shijing, the Book of Songs, early collection of Chinese poems and one of the Five Classics of Confucianism 五經|五经[Wu3 jing1] 分为[分為] fēnwéi to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide 雅[雅] yǎ elegant //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep014/50 words - 8 min 赋[賦] fù poetic essay; taxation; to bestow on; to endow with 兴[興] xīng to rise; to flourish; to become popular; to start; to encourage; to get up; (often used in the negative) to permit or allow (dialect); maybe (dialect) 兴[興] xìng feeling or desire to do sth; interest in sth; excitement 文体[文體] wéntǐ genre of writing; literary form; style; literary recreation and sporting activities 性质[性質] xìngzhì nature; characteristic; CL:個|个[ge4] 体裁[體裁] tǐcái genre; style; form of writing 手法[手法] shǒufǎ technique; trick; skill 睡着[睡著] shuìzháo to fall asleep 振作[振作] zhènzuò to bestir oneself; to pull oneself together; to cheer up; to uplift; to stimulate 采[採] cǎi to pick; to pluck; to collect; to select; to choose; to gather 呸[呸] pēi pah!; bah!; pooh!; to spit (in contempt) 女友[女友] nǚyǒu girlfriend 寄[寄] jì to send; to mail; to entrust; to depend on; to attach oneself to; to live (in a house); to lodge; foster (son etc) 糟[糟] zāo dregs; draff; pickled in wine; rotten; messy; ruined 风度[風度] fēngdù elegance (for men); elegant demeanor; grace; poise 新郎[新郎] xīnláng bridegroom; groom 红包[紅包] hóngbāo money wrapped in red as a gift; bonus payment; kickback; bribe 撕[撕] sī to tear 弄皱[弄皺] nòngzhòu to crumple 短信[短信] duǎnxìn text message; SMS 科目[科目] kēmù subject 大大[大大] dàdà greatly; enormously; (dialect) dad; uncle 抵[抵] dǐ to press against; to support; to prop up; to resist; to equal; to balance; to make up for; to mortgage; to arrive at; to clap (one's hands) lightly (expressing delight) (Taiwan pr. [zhi3] for this sense) 枉费[枉費] wǎngfèi to waste (one's breath, one's energy etc); to try in vain 争[爭] zhēng to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary) 考完[考完] kǎowán to finish an exam //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep014/75 words - 14 min 吩咐[吩咐] fēnfù to tell; to instruct; to command 举行[舉行] jǔxíng to hold (a meeting, ceremony etc) 转告[轉告] zhuǎngào to pass on; to communicate; to transmit 后门[後門] hòumén the back door; fig. under the counter (indirect way for influence or pressure); anus 碗[碗] wǎn bowl; cup; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 贴心[貼心] tiēxīn intimate; close; considerate 外送[外送] wàisòng to send out; fast food delivered 呼拉圈[呼拉圈] hūlāquān hula hoop (loanword) 想念[想念] xiǎngniàn to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again 一干二净[一乾二淨] yīgān'èrjìng thoroughly (idiom); completely; one and all; very clean 露出[露出] lùchū to expose; to show; also pr. [lou4 chu1] 墨镜[墨鏡] mòjìng sunglasses; CL:隻|只[zhi1],雙|双[shuang1],副[fu4] 祖[祖] zǔ ancestor; forefather; grandparents 婶婶[嬸嬸] shěnshen wife of father's younger brother; aunt 吓跑[嚇跑] xiàpǎo to scare away 留任[留任] liúrèn to remain in office; to hold on to one's job 讶异[訝異] yàyì to be surprised; to be astonished 曾几何时[曾幾何時] céngjǐhéshí just a while before; not so long ago; everyone can remember when.. 理性[理性] lǐxìng reason; rationality; rational 回想[回想] huíxiǎng to recall; to recollect; to think back 历任[歷任] lìrèn (of one person) to hold the successive posts of; (of several persons) the successive (presidents etc) 自动[自動] zìdòng automatic; voluntarily 调职[調職] diàozhí to be transferred to another post; to post away 感性[感性] gǎnxìng perception; perceptual; sensibility; sensitive; emotional; sentimental 心坎[心坎] xīnkǎn bottom of one's heart //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep014/100 words - 17 min 约法三章[約法三章] yuēfǎsānzhāng to agree on three laws (idiom); three-point covenant; (fig.) preliminary agreement; basic rules 章[章] zhāng chapter; section; clause; movement (of symphony); seal; badge; regulation; order 禁止[禁止] jìnzhǐ to prohibit; to forbid; to ban 零食[零食] língshí between-meal nibbles; snacks 带动[帶動] dàidòng to spur; to provide impetus; to drive 舍不得[捨不得] shěbude to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge 想起[想起] xiǎngqǐ to recall; to think of; to call to mind 一度[一度] yīdù for a time; at one time; one time; once 为止[為止] wéizhǐ until; (used in combination with words like 到[dao4] or 至[zhi4] in constructs of the form 到...為止|到...为止) 总而言之[總而言之] zǒng'éryánzhī in short; in a word; in brief 招式[招式] zhāoshì style; manner 尽管[儘管] jǐnguǎn despite; although; even though; in spite of; unhesitatingly; do not hesitate (to ask, complain etc); (go ahead and do it) without hesitating 放马过来[放馬過來] fàngmǎguòlái bring it on!; give me all you got! 武器[武器] wǔqì weapon; arms; CL:種|种[zhong3] 学坏[學壞] xuéhuài to follow bad examples; to be corrupted by bad examples 学乖[學乖] xuéguāi to learn from experience (coll.) 季[季] jì season; the last month of a season; fourth or youngest amongst brothers; classifier for seasonal crop yields 夏季[夏季] xiàjì summer 制服[制服] zhìfú to subdue; to check; to bring under control; (in former times) what one is allowed to wear depending on social status; uniform (army, party, school etc); livery (for company employees); CL:套[tao4] 黑板[黑板] hēibǎn blackboard; CL:塊|块[kuai4],個|个[ge4] 值日生[值日生] zhírìshēng student on duty; prefect 李[李] lǐ plum 昌[昌] chāng prosperous; flourishing 霖[霖] lín continued rain 郭[郭] guō outer city wall //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep014/125 words - 19 min 瑞[瑞] ruì lucky; auspicious; propitious; rayl (acoustical unit) 哲[哲] zhé wise; a sage 擦[擦] cā to wipe; to erase; rubbing (brush stroke in painting); to clean; to polish 美式[美式] Měishì American style 拼盘[拼盤] pīnpán sampler platter; appetizer platter 聘用[聘用] pìnyòng to employ; to hire 干杯[乾杯] gānbēi to drink a toast; Cheers! (proposing a toast); Here's to you!; Bottoms up!; lit. dry cup 餐[餐] cān meal; to eat; classifier for meals 帐单[帳單] zhàngdān bill; check 公[公] gōng public; collectively owned; common; international (e.g. high seas, metric system, calendar); make public; fair; just; Duke, highest of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]; honorable (gentlemen); father-in-law; male (animal) 帐[帳] zhàng covering veil; canopy; screen; tent; variant of 賬|账[zhang4] 场合[場合] chǎnghé situation; occasion; context; setting; location; venue 聚会[聚會] jùhuì party; gathering; to meet; to get together 铁[鐵] tiě iron (metal); arms; weapons; hard; strong; violent; unshakeable; determined; close; tight (slang) 铮[錚] zhēng clang of metals; small gong 汉子[漢子] hànzi man; fellow; (dialect) husband 娘儿们[娘兒們] niángr5men (dialect) woman; wife 瘦巴巴[瘦巴巴] shòubābā thin; scrawny; emaciated 公斤[公斤] gōngjīn kilogram (kg) 巨[巨] jù very large; huge; tremendous; gigantic 汉[漢] hàn man 肩[肩] jiān shoulder; to shoulder (responsibilities etc) 摔[摔] shuāi to throw down; to fall; to drop and break 强势[強勢] qiángshì strong; powerful; (linguistics) emphatic; intensive 领教[領教] lǐngjiào much obliged; thank you; to ask advice; (ironically or humorously) to experience; to taste //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep014/131 words - 19 min 变态[變態] biàntài to metamorphose (biology); abnormal; perverted; hentai; (slang) pervert 骚扰[騷擾] sāorǎo to disturb; to cause a commotion; to harass 上前[上前] shàngqián to advance; to step forward 背后[背後] bèihòu behind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's back 袭击[襲擊] xíjī attack (esp. surprise attack); raid; to attack 及时[及時] jíshí in time; promptly; without delay; timely //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep015/25 words - 3 min 男友[男友] nányǒu boyfriend 就职[就職] jiùzhí to take office; to assume a post 错愕[錯愕] cuò'è to astonish; startled 沮丧[沮喪] jǔsàng dispirited; dejected; dismayed 下达[下達] xiàdá to transmit down (a chain of command); to pass down (to lower level); to issue; to send through 最后通牒[最後通牒] zuìhòutōngdié ultimatum 再不[再不] zàibù if not, then; otherwise 起色[起色] qǐsè a turn for the better; to pick up; to improve 接替[接替] jiētì to replace; to take over (a position or post) 采取行动[採取行動] cǎiqǔxíngdòng to take action; to adopt policies; to move on some issue 闯[闖] chuǎng to rush; to charge; to dash; to break through; to temper oneself (through battling hardships) 经历[經歷] jīnglì experience; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4]; to experience; to go through 风波[風波] fēngbō disturbance; crisis; disputes; restlessness; CL:場|场[chang2] 融入[融入] róngrù to blend into; to integrate; to assimilate; to merge 考验[考驗] kǎoyàn to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal 即时[即時] jíshí immediate 危急[危急] wēijí critical; desperate (situation) 逞[逞] chěng to show off; to flaunt; to carry out or succeed in a scheme; to indulge; to give free rein to 英雄[英雄] yīngxióng hero; CL:個|个[ge4] 反射动作[反射動作] fǎnshèdòngzuò reflex action 误判[誤判] wùpàn to misjudge; error of judgment; incorrect ruling; miscarriage of justice 情势[情勢] qíngshì situation; circumstance 木[木] mù tree; wood; coffin; wooden; simple; numb; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 后果[後果] hòuguǒ consequences; aftermath 不堪设想[不堪設想] bùkānshèxiǎng too horrible to contemplate; unthinkable; inconceivable //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep015/50 words - 6 min 莽撞[莽撞] mǎngzhuàng rude and impetuous 根据[根據] gēnjù according to; based on; basis; foundation; CL:個|个[ge4] 官[官] guān government official; governmental; official; public; organ of the body; CL:個|个[ge4] 告密[告密] gàomì to inform against sb 某种[某種] mǒuzhǒng some kind (of) 敌手[敵手] díshǒu opponent; substantial adversary; worthy match; antagonist; in the enemy's hands 银行业务[銀行業務] yínhángyèwù banking 借钱[借錢] jièqián to borrow money; to lend money 金色[金色] jīnsè golden; gold (color) 贵族[貴族] guìzú lord; nobility; nobleman; noblewoman; aristocrat; aristocracy 气质[氣質] qìzhì temperament; personality traits; manners 牌子[牌子] páizi sign; trademark; brand 款[款] kuǎn section; paragraph; funds; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4]; classifier for versions or models (of a product) 全球[全球] quánqiú entire; total; global; the (whole) world; worldwide 最高[最高] zuìgāo tallest; highest; supreme (court etc) 内行[內行] nèiháng expert; adept; experienced; an expert; a professional 拉链[拉鏈] lāliàn zipper 上个[上個] shàngge first (of two parts); last (week etc); previous; the above 纠察[糾察] jiūchá to maintain order; steward (policing a meeting) 吵闹[吵鬧] chǎonào noisy; raucous; to shout and scream 算帐[算帳] suànzhàng to reckon (accounting); to balance an account; fig. to settle an account; to get one's revenge 锁[鎖] suǒ to lock up; to lock; lock; CL:把[ba3] 猪[豬] zhū hog; pig; swine; CL:口[kou3],頭|头[tou2] 窝[窩] wō nest; pit or hollow on the human body; lair; den; place; to harbor or shelter; to hold in check; to bend; classifier for litters and broods 太常[太常] tàicháng Minister of Ceremonies in imperial China, one of the Nine Ministers 九卿[jiu3 qing1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep015/75 words - 10 min 出席[出席] chūxí to attend; to participate; present 期末[期末] qīmò end of term 考核[考核] kǎohé to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review; appraisal; review; evaluation 讯息[訊息] xùnxī information; news; message; text message or SMS 区域[區域] qūyù area; region; district 心爱[心愛] xīn'ài beloved 拿走[拿走] názǒu to take away 顺眼[順眼] shùnyǎn pleasing to the eye; nice to look at 趁机[趁機] chènjī to seize an opportunity; to take advantage of situation 纸条[紙條] zhǐtiáo slip of paper 有种[有種] yǒuzhǒng to have guts; to have courage; to be brave 品格[品格] pǐngé one's character; fret (on fingerboard of lute or guitar) 人权[人權] rénquán human rights 搜身[搜身] sōushēn to do a body search; to frisk 清白[清白] qīngbái pure; innocent 玷污[玷污] diànwū to stain; to sully; to tarnish 侵犯[侵犯] qīnfàn to infringe on; to encroach on; to violate; to assault 自尊[自尊] zìzūn self-respect; self-esteem; ego; pride 顶撞[頂撞] dǐngzhuàng to contradict (elders or superiors) 师长[師長] shīzhǎng military division level commander; teacher 带坏[帶壞] dàihuài to lead astray 就事论事[就事論事] jiùshìlùnshì to discuss sth on its own merits; to judge the matter as it stands 维护[維護] wéihù to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold; to maintain 培养[培養] péiyǎng to cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture; to educate; to groom (for a position); education; fostering; culture (biology) 健全[健全] jiànquán robust; sound //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep015/100 words - 13 min 人格[人格] réngé personality; integrity; dignity 早日[早日] zǎorì soon; shortly; on a day quite soon; promptly 揪出[揪出] jiūchū to uncover; to ferret out (the culprit) 凶手[兇手] xiōngshǒu murderer; assassin 团队[團隊] tuánduì team 容许[容許] róngxǔ to permit; to allow 拥有[擁有] yōngyǒu to have; to possess 败[敗] bài to defeat; to damage; to lose (to an opponent); to fail; to wither 劣[劣] liè inferior 分子[分子] fēnzǐ molecule; (math) numerator of a fraction 危害[危害] wēihài to jeopardize; to harm; to endanger; harmful effect; damage; CL:個|个[ge4] 权益[權益] quányì rights; interests; rights and benefits 瞎扯[瞎扯] xiāchě to talk irresponsibly; to talk nonsense 淡[淡] dàn insipid; diluted; weak; mild; light in color; tasteless; fresh; indifferent; nitrogen 鞋带[鞋帶] xiédài shoelace; CL:根[gen1],雙|双[shuang1] 找出[找出] zhǎochū to find; to search out 热闹[熱鬧] rènao bustling with noise and excitement; lively 拖长[拖長] tuōcháng to lengthen; to drag out 罪行[罪行] zuìxíng crime; offense 变本加厉[變本加厲] biànběnjiālì lit. change to more severe (idiom); to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming); to aggravate; to intensify 未[未] wèi not yet; did not; have not; not; 8th earthly branch: 1-3 p.m., 6th solar month (7th July-6th August), year of the Sheep; ancient Chinese compass point: 210° 栽赃[栽贓] zāizāng to frame sb (by planting sth on them) 意义[意義] yìyì sense; meaning; significance; importance; CL:個|个[ge4] 老式[老式] lǎoshì old-fashioned; old type; outdated 漠视[漠視] mòshì to ignore; to neglect; to treat with contempt //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep015/125 words - 18 min 对了[對了] duìle Correct!; Oh, that's right, ... (when one suddenly remembers sth one wanted to mention); Oh, by the way, ... 头上[頭上] tóushàng overhead; above 限[限] xiàn limit; bound; to set a limit (on) 赌注[賭注] dǔzhù stake (in a gamble); (what is at) stake 捍卫[捍衛] hànwèi to defend; to uphold; to safeguard 一言为定[一言為定] yīyánwéidìng one word and it's settled (idiom); It's a deal!; That's settled then. 争执[爭執] zhēngzhí to dispute; to disagree; to argue opinionatedly; to wrangle 打赌[打賭] dǎdǔ to bet; to make a bet; a wager 饭碗[飯碗] fànwǎn rice bowl; fig. livelihood; job; way of making a living 警卫[警衛] jǐngwèi to stand guard over; (security) guard 退路[退路] tuìlù a way out; a way to retreat; leeway 请辞[請辭] qǐngcí to ask sb to resign from a post 慰[慰] wèi to comfort; to console; to reassure 毫不犹豫[毫不猶豫] háobùyóuyù without the slightest hesitation 某[某] mǒu some; a certain; sb or sth indefinite; such-and-such 水彩[水彩] shuǐcǎi watercolor 物[物] wù thing; object; matter; abbr. for physics 物理 讲求[講求] jiǎngqiú to stress; to emphasize; particular about sth; to strive for 心平气和[心平氣和] xīnpíngqìhé tranquil and even-tempered (idiom); calmly and without stress 浮气[浮氣] fúqì feeble breath; frivolity; flippancy 躁[躁] zào hot-tempered; impatient 消[消] xiāo to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate; to spend (time); have to; need 炸药[炸藥] zhàyào explosive (material) 皱纹[皺紋] zhòuwén wrinkle; CL:道[dao4] 非要[非要] fēiyào to want absolutely; to insist on (doing something) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep015/135 words - 19 min 无辜[無辜] wúgū innocent; innocence; not guilty (law) 纸[紙] zhǐ paper; CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2]; classifier for documents, letter etc 图案[圖案] tú'àn design; pattern 色彩[色彩] sècǎi tint; coloring; coloration; (fig.) flavor; character 问心无愧[問心無愧] wènxīnwúkuì lit. look into one's heart, no shame (idiom); with a clear conscience 苹果[蘋果] píngguǒ apple; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 香蕉[香蕉] xiāngjiāo banana; CL:枝[zhi1],根[gen1],個|个[ge4],把[ba3] 两样[兩樣] liǎngyàng two kinds; difference 美感[美感] měigǎn sense of beauty; aesthetic perception 活力[活力] huólì energy; vitality; vigor; vital force //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep016/25 words - 2 min 对照[對照] duìzhào to contrast; to compare; to place side by side for comparison (as parallel texts); to check 图[圖] tú diagram; picture; drawing; chart; map; CL:張|张[zhang1]; to plan; to scheme; to attempt; to pursue; to seek 韩国[韓國] Hánguó South Korea (Republic of Korea); Han, one of the Seven Hero States of the Warring States 戰國七雄|战国七雄[zhan4 guo2 qi1 xiong2]; Korea from the fall of the Joseon dynasty in 1897 颜值[顏值] yánzhí attractiveness index (rating of how good-looking sb is) 新兵[新兵] xīnbīng new (army) recruit 日记[日記] rìjì diary; CL:則|则[ze2],本[ben3],篇[pian1] 一模一样[一模一樣] yīmúyīyàng exactly the same (idiom); carbon copy; also pr. [yi1 mo2 yi1 yang4] 拍戏[拍戲] pāixì to shoot a movie 矮[矮] ǎi low; short (in length) 憨[憨] hān silly; simple-minded; foolish; naive; sturdy; tough; heavy (of rope) 叶[葉] yè leaf; page; lobe; (historical) period; classifier for small boats 纲[綱] gāng head rope of a fishing net; guiding principle; key link; class (taxonomy); outline; program 军队[軍隊] jūnduì army; troops; CL:支[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 军[軍] jūn army; military; arms; CL:個|个[ge4] 纪[紀] jì order; discipline; age; era; period; to chronicle 认得[認得] rènde to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it; to know 添[添] tiān to add; to increase; to replenish 仔[仔] zǐ meticulous; (of domestic animals or fowls) young 彬[彬] bīn ornamental; refined 移[移] yí to move; to shift; to change; to alter; to remove 梦游[夢遊] mèngyóu to sleepwalk; to journey in a dream 绑[綁] bǎng to tie; bind or fasten together; to kidnap 丰腴[豐腴] fēngyú full-bodied; well-rounded; fig. fertile land 童装[童裝] tóngzhuāng children's clothing 名模[名模] míngmó top model //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep016/50 words - 3 min 比例[比例] bǐlì proportion; scale 姑姑[姑姑] gūgu paternal aunt; CL:個|个[ge4] 表哥[表哥] biǎogē older male cousin via female line 饰演[飾演] shìyǎn to act; to play a part 弱[弱] ruò weak; feeble; young; inferior; (following a decimal or fraction) slightly less than 演员[演員] yǎnyuán actor or actress; performer; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 工具[工具] gōngjù tool; instrument; utensil; means (to achieve a goal etc) 之一[之一] zhīyī one of (sth); one out of a multitude; one (third, quarter, percent etc) 戏剧[戲劇] xìjù drama; play; theater 截图[截圖] jiétú screenshot (computing) 取[取] qǔ to take; to get; to choose; to fetch 乱搞[亂搞] luàngǎo to make a mess; to mess with; to be wild; to sleep around; to jump into bed 好坏[好壞] hǎohuài good or bad; good and bad; standard; quality 入伍生[入伍生] rùwǔshēng newly enlisted officer student; cadet 酸甜苦辣[酸甜苦辣] suāntiánkǔlà sour, sweet, bitter and spicy hot; fig. the joys and sorrows of life 梦幻[夢幻] mènghuàn dream; illusion; reverie 爱情[愛情] àiqíng romance; love (romantic); CL:個|个[ge4],份[fen4] 剧[劇] jù theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc); dramatic (change, increase etc); acute; severe 图片[圖片] túpiàn image; picture; photograph; CL:張|张[zhang1] 光鲜[光鮮] guāngxiān bright and neat 亮丽[亮麗] liànglì bright and beautiful 民族[民族] mínzú nationality; ethnic group; CL:個|个[ge4] 坚韧[堅韌] jiānrèn tough and durable; tenacious 廉政[廉政] liánzhèng honest or clean politics 警官[警官] jǐngguān constable; police officer //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep016/75 words - 9 min 不停[不停] bùtíng incessant 锻[鍛] duàn to forge; to discipline; wrought 收视率[收視率] shōushìlǜ ratings (of a TV show) 流[流] liú to flow; to disseminate; to circulate or spread; to move or drift; to degenerate; to banish or send into exile; stream of water or sth resembling one; class, rate or grade 口水[口水] kǒushuǐ saliva 一边[一邊] yībiān one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while 神奇[神奇] shénqí magical; mystical; miraculous 演戏[演戲] yǎnxì to put on a play; to perform; fig. to pretend; to feign 等着瞧[等著瞧] děngzheqiáo wait and see (who is right) 露出马脚[露出馬腳] lùchūmǎjiǎo to reveal the cloven foot (idiom); to unmask one's true nature; to give the game away 当成[當成] dàngchéng to consider as; to take to be 小偷[小偷] xiǎotōu thief 误[誤] wù mistake; error; to miss; to harm; to delay; to neglect; mistakenly 告[告] gào to say; to tell; to announce; to report; to denounce; to file a lawsuit; to sue 让开[讓開] ràngkāi to get out of the way; to step aside 捶[捶] chuí to beat with the fist; to hammer; to cudgel 心痛[心痛] xīntòng to feel distressed about sth; heartache; cardiac pain 愤[憤] fèn indignant; anger; resentment 皮鞋[皮鞋] píxié leather shoes 同情[同情] tóngqíng to sympathize with; sympathy 苦[苦] kǔ bitter; hardship; pain; to suffer; to bring suffering to; painstakingly 失窃[失竊] shīqiè to lose by theft; to have one's property stolen 衰[衰] shuāi to decline; to wane; to become weak or feeble 得罪[得罪] dézui to offend sb; to make a faux pas; a faux pas; see also 得罪[de2 zui4] 转机[轉機] zhuǎnjī (to take) a turn for the better; to change planes //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep016/100 words - 14 min 生机[生機] shēngjī opportunity to live; to reprieve from death; life force; vitality 铁饭碗[鐵飯碗] tiěfànwǎn secure employment (lit. iron rice bowl) 胡说[胡說] húshuō to talk nonsense; drivel 当上[當上] dāngshang to take up duty as; to assume a position; to assume; to take on (an office) 激将法[激將法] jījiàngfǎ indirect, psychological method of getting sb to do as one wishes (e.g. questioning whether they are up to the task) 奏效[奏效] zòuxiào to show results; effective 忠[忠] zhōng loyal; devoted; honest 勉励[勉勵] miǎnlì to encourage 疑问[疑問] yíwèn question; interrogation; doubt 尴尬[尷尬] gāngà awkward; embarrassed 大气[大氣] dàqì atmosphere (surrounding the earth); imposing; impressive; stylish 一个样[一個樣] yīgeyàng same as 一樣|一样[yi1 yang4]; the same 打破[打破] dǎpò to break; to smash 期待[期待] qīdài to look forward to; to await; expectation 评[評] píng to discuss; to comment; to criticize; to judge; to choose (by public appraisal) 考绩[考績] kǎojì to check up on sb's achievements 假装[假裝] jiǎzhuāng to feign; to pretend 惩罚[懲罰] chéngfá penalty; punishment; to punish 说出[說出] shuōchū to speak out; to declare (one's view) 资讯[資訊] zīxùn information 笃定[篤定] dǔdìng certain; confident (of some outcome); calm and unhurried 可疑[可疑] kěyí suspicious; dubious 摆脱[擺脫] bǎituō to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from); to break out (of); to free oneself from; to extricate oneself 嫌疑[嫌疑] xiányí suspicion; to have suspicions 鬼鬼祟祟[鬼鬼祟祟] guǐguǐsuìsuì sneaky; secretive; furtive //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep016/125 words - 19 min 进入[進入] jìnrù to enter; to join; to go into 至尊[至尊] zhìzūn the most honorable; the most respected; supreme; (archaic) the emperor 型[型] xíng mold; type; style; model 不要脸[不要臉] bùyàoliǎn to have no sense of shame; shameless 百分[百分] bǎifēn percent; percentage 卑[卑] bēi low; base; vulgar; inferior; humble 卑鄙[卑鄙] bēibǐ base; mean; contemptible; despicable 痛恨[痛恨] tònghèn to detest; to loathe; to abhor 伪君子[偽君子] wěijūnzǐ hypocrite 丢人现眼[丟人現眼] diūrénxiànyǎn to make an exhibition of oneself; to be a disgrace 逮捕[逮捕] dàibǔ to arrest; to apprehend; an arrest 证[證] zhèng certificate; proof; to prove; to demonstrate; to confirm; variant of 症[zheng4] 犯人[犯人] fànrén convict; prisoner; criminal 拖累[拖累] tuōlěi to encumber; to be a burden on; to implicate 确凿[確鑿] quèzáo definite; conclusive; undeniable; authentic; also pr. [que4 zuo4] 喊冤[喊冤] hǎnyuān to cry out a grievance 壳[殼] qiào shell; carapace; crust (earth's crust etc); also pr. [ke2] 大爷[大爺] dàye (coll.) father's older brother; uncle; term of respect for older man 机壳[機殼] jīqiào case, casing, cabinet or housing (of a computer, photocopier etc) 机[機] jī machine; engine; opportunity; intention; aircraft; pivot; crucial point; flexible (quick-witted); organic; CL:臺|台[tai2] 皇[皇] huáng emperor; old variant of 惶[huang2] 虚伪[虛偽] xūwěi false; hypocritical; artificial; sham 发呆[發呆] fādāi to stare blankly; to be stunned; to be lost in thought 冤枉[冤枉] yuānwang to accuse wrongly; to treat unjustly; injustice; wronged; not worthwhile 打探[打探] dǎtàn to make discreet inquiries; to scout out //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep016/134 words - 20 min 下落[下落] xiàluò whereabouts; to drop; to fall 脑子[腦子] nǎozi brains; mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 洞[洞] dòng cave; hole; zero (unambiguous spoken form when spelling out numbers); CL:個|个[ge4] 名词[名詞] míngcí noun 拦[攔] lán to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi) 临[臨] lín to face; to overlook; to arrive; to be (just) about to; just before 检[檢] jiǎn to check; to examine; to inspect; to exercise restraint 一厢情愿[一廂情願] yīxiāngqíngyuàn one's own wishful thinking 拚命[拚命] pànmìng see 拼命[pin1 ming4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep017/25 words - 5 min 打包[打包] dǎbāo to wrap; to pack; to put leftovers in a doggy bag for take-out; to package (computing) 走人[走人] zǒurén (coll.) to leave; to beat it 大量[大量] dàliàng great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous 不差[不差] bùchà not bad; OK 愿赌服输[願賭服輸] yuàndǔfúshū lit. if you agree to bet you must accept to lose; fig. you bet, you pay 当面[當面] dāngmiàn to sb's face; in sb's presence 认输[認輸] rènshū to concede; to admit defeat 大大小小[大大小小] dàdàxiǎoxiǎo large and small; of all sizes 崇拜[崇拜] chóngbài to worship; adoration 消除[消除] xiāochú to eliminate; to remove 疲劳[疲勞] píláo fatigue; wearily; weariness; weary 尽量[盡量] jìnliàng as much as possible; to the greatest extent 分头[分頭] fēntóu separately; severally; parted hair 痠[痠] suān variant of 酸[suan1]; to ache; to be sore 口口声声[口口聲聲] kǒukoushēngshēng to keep on saying (idiom); to repeat over and over again 到处[到處] dàochù everywhere 清醒[清醒] qīngxǐng clear-headed; sober; awake 迷惑[迷惑] míhuo to puzzle; to confuse; to baffle 临阵脱逃[臨陣脫逃] línzhèntuōtáo see 臨陣退縮|临阵退缩[lin2 zhen4 tui4 suo1] 孬[孬] nāo (dialect) no good; (contraction of 不 and 好); see 孬種|孬种[nao1 zhong3] 小屁孩[小屁孩] xiǎopìhái wimpy kid; brat 离职[離職] lízhí to retire; to leave office; to quit a job 使出[使出] shǐchū to use; to exert 法[法] fǎ law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist 独自[獨自] dúzì alone //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep017/50 words - 11 min 跟上[跟上] gēnshàng to catch up with; to keep pace with 免得[免得] miǎnde so as not to; so as to avoid 浑蛋[渾蛋] húndàn variant of 混蛋[hun2 dan4] 自首[自首] zìshǒu to give oneself up; to surrender (to the authorities) 罪名[罪名] zuìmíng criminal charge; accusation 无条件[無條件] wútiáojiàn unconditional 狗屁[狗屁] gǒupì bullshit; nonsense 天理[天理] tiānlǐ Heaven's law; the natural order of things 胡闹[胡鬧] húnào to act willfully and make a scene; to make trouble 性骚扰[性騷擾] xìngsāorǎo sexual harassment 挤[擠] jǐ to crowd in; to cram in; to force others aside; to press; to squeeze; to find (time in one's busy schedule) 高血压[高血壓] gāoxuèyā high blood pressure; hypertension 宣布[宣布] xuānbù to declare; to announce; to proclaim 磨[磨] mó to rub; to grind; to polish; to sharpen; to wear down; to die out; to waste time; to pester; to insist 餐厅[餐廳] cāntīng dining hall; dining room; restaurant; CL:間|间[jian1],家[jia1] 过意不去[過意不去] guòyìbùqù to feel very apologetic 宿醉[宿醉] sùzuì hangover 钉[釘] dīng nail; to follow closely; to keep at sb (to do sth); variant of 盯[ding1] 无故[無故] wúgù without cause or reason 失踪[失蹤] shīzōng to be missing; to disappear; unaccounted for 尊贵[尊貴] zūnguì respected; respectable; honorable 自作主张[自作主張] zìzuòzhǔzhāng to think for oneself and act accordingly (idiom); to act on one's own initiative 搜查[搜查] sōuchá to search 心烦[心煩] xīnfán to feel agitated; to be troubled; to be annoyed; an upset or distraction 偶尔[偶爾] ǒu'ěr occasionally; once in a while; sometimes //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep017/75 words - 15 min 丢三落四[丟三落四] diūsānlàsì forgetful; empty-headed 得饶人处且饶人[得饒人處且饒人] déráorénchùqiěráorén where it is possible to let people off, one should spare them (idiom); anyone can make mistakes, forgive them when possible 好说[好說] hǎoshuō easy to deal with; not a problem; (polite answer) you flatter me 总统[總統] zǒngtǒng president (of a country); CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2],屆|届[jie4] 算话[算話] suànhuà (of sb's words) to count; can be trusted 看在眼里[看在眼裡] kànzàiyǎnli to observe; to take it all in 讲究[講究] jiǎngjiu to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for quality; tastefully chosen 诚信[誠信] chéngxìn genuine; honest; in good faith; honesty; integrity 依照[依照] yīzhào according to; in light of 约定[約定] yuēdìng to agree on sth (after discussion); to conclude a bargain; to arrange; to promise; to stipulate; to make an appointment; stipulated (time, amount, quality etc); an arrangement; a deal; appointment; undertaking; commitment; understanding; engagement; stipulation 实现[實現] shíxiàn to achieve; to implement; to realize; to bring about 承诺[承諾] chéngnuò to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment 见证人[見證人] jiànzhèngrén eyewitness (to an incident); witness (to a legal transaction) 察[察] chá to examine; to inquire; to observe; to inspect; to look into; obvious; clearly evident 慰劳[慰勞] wèiláo to show appreciation (by kind words, small gifts etc); to comfort 鸡排[雞排] jīpái chicken breast; chicken cutlet 小气[小氣] xiǎoqì stingy; miserly; narrow-minded; petty 人才[人才] réncái talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks 夹心饼干[夾心餅乾] jiāxīnbǐnggān sandwich cookie; (jocularly) sb who is caught between two opposing parties; sb who is between the hammer and the anvil 塞[塞] sāi to stop up; to squeeze in; to stuff; cork; stopper 牙缝[牙縫] yáfèng gap between teeth 告一段落[告一段落] gàoyīduànluò to come to the end of a phase (idiom) 皆大欢喜[皆大歡喜] jiēdàhuānxǐ to everyone's delight and satisfaction 网友[網友] wǎngyǒu online friend; Internet user 亲切[親切] qīnqiè amiable; cordial; close and dear; familiar //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep017/90 words - 19 min 难搞[難搞] nángǎo hard to deal with; hard to get along with 舞姿[舞姿] wǔzī dancer's posture and movement 偷拍[偷拍] tōupāi to take a picture of a person without permission or without their knowledge 小子[小子] xiǎozi (coll.) boy; (derog.) joker; guy; (despicable) fellow 传给[傳給] chuángěi to pass on to; to transfer to; to hand on to; to pass to (in football etc) 明辨是非[明辨是非] míngbiànshìfēi to distinguish right and wrong (idiom) 两性[兩性] liǎngxìng male and female; both types (acid and alkaline, positive and negative etc); (chemistry) amphoteric 懵懵懂懂[懵懵懂懂] měngměngdǒngdǒng confused; ignorant 凶[凶] xiōng vicious; fierce; ominous; inauspicious; famine; variant of 兇|凶[xiong1] 宠[寵] chǒng to love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor 耻[恥] chǐ shame; disgrace 凶巴巴[凶巴巴] xiōngbābā harsh; savage; fierce 心里话[心裡話] xīnlihuà (to express one's) true feelings; what is on one's mind; secret mind 脱序[脫序] tuōxù disorder 规[規] guī compass; a rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to scheme //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep018/25 words - 3 min 穿帮[穿幫] chuānbāng (TV or movie) blooper; continuity error; (theater) to flub one's lines; unintended exposure of a body part; to be exposed (of a scheme or trick); to reveal sth one intended to conceal through a slip of the tongue; to blow one's cover 生存[生存] shēngcún to exist; to survive 古人[古人] gǔrén people from ancient times; the ancients; the late (i.e. person who has passed away) 一知半解[一知半解] yīzhībànjiě lit. to know one and understand half (idiom); a smattering of knowledge; dilettante; amateur 柳[柳] liǔ willow 惠[惠] huì favor; benefit; to bestow; (literary) benevolence; (honorific) 怀[懷] huái bosom; heart; mind; to think of; to harbor in one's mind; to conceive (a child) 怀里[懷裡] huáilǐ embrace; bosom 乱来[亂來] luànlái to act recklessly; to mess around 春秋时代[春秋時代] ChūnqiūShídài Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) 鲁国[魯國] Lǔguó Lu, vassal state at the time of the Zhou Dynasty 周朝|周朝[Zhou1 chao2], located in the southwest of present-day Shandong 山東|山东[Shan1 dong1], birthplace of Confucius 礼节[禮節] lǐjié etiquette 大众[大眾] dàzhòng the masses; the great bulk of the population; popular (of music, science etc) 观感[觀感] guāngǎn one's impressions; observations 道德[道德] dàodé virtue; morality; ethics; CL:種|种[zhong3] 高尚[高尚] gāoshàng noble; lofty; refined; exquisite 敬佩[敬佩] jìngpèi to esteem; to admire 外地[外地] wàidì parts of the country other than where one is 客栈[客棧] kèzhàn tavern; guest house; inn; hotel 半夜[半夜] bànyè midnight; in the middle of the night 煽情[煽情] shānqíng to stir up emotion; to arouse sympathy; moving 限制[限制] xiànzhì to restrict; to limit; to confine; restriction; limit; CL:個|个[ge4] 投怀送抱[投懷送抱] tóuhuáisòngbào to throw oneself in sb's arms; to throw oneself at sb 女的[女的] nǚde woman 穷[窮] qióng poor; destitute; to use up; to exhaust; thoroughly; extremely; (coll.) persistently and pointlessly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep018/50 words - 5 min 困[困] kùn to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute 潦[潦] lǎo flooded; heavy rain 女子[女子] nǚzǐ woman; female 冻死[凍死] dòngsǐ to freeze to death; to die off in winter 饿死[餓死] èsǐ to starve to death; to be very hungry 用尽[用盡] yòngjìn to exhaust; to use up completely 全身[全身] quánshēn whole body; em (typography) 丝[絲] sī silk; thread; trace; (cuisine) shreds or julienne strips; CL:條|条[tiao2]; classifier: a thread (of cloud, smoke etc), a bit, an iota, a hint (of sth) etc 力气[力氣] lìqi strength; CL:把[ba3] 晕倒[暈倒] yūndǎo to faint; to swoon; to black out; to become unconscious 命在旦夕[命在旦夕] mìngzàidànxī to be at death's door (idiom) 之下[之下] zhīxià under; beneath; less than 脱[脫] tuō to shed; to take off; to escape; to get away from 体温[體溫] tǐwēn (body) temperature 温暖[溫暖] wēnnuǎn warm 偶像[偶像] ǒuxiàng idol 妆[妝] zhuāng (of a woman) to adorn oneself; makeup; adornment; trousseau; stage makeup and costume 获益[獲益] huòyì to profit from sth; to get benefit 良多[良多] liángduō considerably; much; quite a bit 多亏[多虧] duōkuī thanks to; luckily 求情[求情] qiúqíng to plea for leniency; to ask for a favor 出糗[出糗] chūqiǔ (coll.) to have sth embarrassing happen 子曰[子曰] zǐyuē Confucius says: 非礼[非禮] fēilǐ rudeness; insolence; impropriety; harassment; molestation; indecent assault 勿[勿] wù do not //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep018/75 words - 8 min 卖场[賣場] màichǎng market; store; mall (usually specializing in a particular product category such as furniture) 顺着[順著] shùnzhe to follow; following; along 到头[到頭] dàotóu to the end (of); at the end of; in the end; to come to an end 尿尿[尿尿] niàoniào to pee 蛙[蛙] wā frog; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 操场[操場] cāochǎng playground; sports field; drill ground; CL:個|个[ge4] 塔[塔] tǎ pagoda; tower; minaret; stupa (abbr. loanword from Sanskrit tapo); CL:座[zuo4] 开罚单[開罰單] kāifádān to issue an infringement notice 宁愿[寧願] nìngyuàn would rather; better 缴[繳] jiǎo to hand in; to hand over; to seize 讲习[講習] jiǎngxí to lecture; to instruct 耗[耗] hào to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander; news; (coll.) to delay; to dilly-dally 易[易] yì easy; amiable; to change; to exchange; prefix corresponding to the English adjective suffix "-able" or "-ible" 软[軟] ruǎn soft; flexible 施[施] shī to grant; to give; to bestow; to act; to carry out 擅闯[擅闖] shànchuǎng to enter without permission; to trespass 广播室[廣播室] guǎngbōshì broadcasting room 沸沸扬扬[沸沸揚揚] fèifèiyángyáng bubbling and gurgling; hubbubing; abuzz 大意[大意] dàyi careless 待产[待產] dàichǎn (of an expectant mother) to be in labor 早产[早產] zǎochǎn premature birth; premature labor 母子[母子] mǔzǐ mother and child; parent and subsidiary (companies); principal and interest 均[均] jūn equal; even; all; uniform 愿[願] yuàn to hope; to wish; to desire; hoped-for; ready; willing 兼任[兼任] jiānrèn to hold several jobs at once; concurrent post; working part-time //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep018/100 words - 13 min 推荐[推薦] tuījiàn to recommend; recommendation 恭敬[恭敬] gōngjìng deferential; respectful 从命[從命] cóngmìng to obey an order; to comply; to do sb's bidding; to do as requested 摀[摀] wǔ variant of 捂[wu3]; to cover 闷骚[悶騷] mēnsāo (coll.) outwardly cold or retiring but deep and passionate inside 窒息[窒息] zhìxī to choke; to stifle; to suffocate 长颈鹿[長頸鹿] chángjǐnglù giraffe; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 发神经[發神經] fāshénjīng (coll.) to go crazy; to lose it; demented; unhinged 地狱[地獄] dìyù hell; infernal; underworld 电脑[電腦] diànnǎo computer; CL:臺|台[tai2] 度数[度數] dùshu number of degrees; reading (on a meter); strength (alcohol, lenses etc) 鱼[魚] yú fish; CL:條|条[tiao2],尾[wei3] 翅膀[翅膀] chìbǎng wing; CL:個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4] 际[際] jì border; edge; boundary; interval; between; inter-; to meet; time; occasion; to meet with (circumstances) 耳朵[耳朵] ěrduo ear; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]; handle (on a cup) 关机[關機] guānjī to turn off (a machine or device); to finish shooting a film 甜美[甜美] tiánměi sweet; pleasant; happy 模[模] mó to imitate; model; norm; pattern 疑似[疑似] yísì to be suspected to be; deceptive; plausible but fallacious 疯狂[瘋狂] fēngkuáng crazy; frantic; extreme popularity 记者[記者] jìzhě reporter; journalist; CL:個|个[ge4] 激励[激勵] jīlì to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive 人心[人心] rénxīn popular feeling; the will of the people 变心[變心] biànxīn to cease to be faithful 一阵子[一陣子] yīzhènzi a while; a spell; a short time; a burst //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep018/123 words - 18 min 七十[七十] qīshí seventy; 70 白富美[白富美] báifùměi "Ms Perfect" (i.e. fair-skinned, rich and beautiful) (Internet slang) 一周[一周] yīzhōu one week; all the way around; a whole cycle 值日[值日] zhírì on day duty 冤[冤] yuān injustice; grievance; wrong 单独[單獨] dāndú alone; by oneself; on one's own 仰慕[仰慕] yǎngmù to admire 少来[少來] shǎolái refrain (from doing sth); (coll.) Come on!; Give me a break!; Save it! 排名[排名] páimíng to rank (1st, 2nd etc); ranking 聪[聰] cōng quick at hearing; wise; clever; sharp-witted; intelligent; acute 冰淇淋[冰淇淋] bīngqílín ice cream 蛋糕[蛋糕] dàngāo cake; CL:塊|块[kuai4],個|个[ge4] 众人[眾人] zhòngrén everyone 皆[皆] jiē all; each and every; in all cases 醉[醉] zuì intoxicated 唯[唯] wéi -ism; only; alone 独[獨] dú alone; independent; single; sole; only 抹[抹] mǒ to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc 多次[多次] duōcì many times; repeatedly 泰戈尔[泰戈爾] Tàigē'ěr Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), Indian poet and writer 天空[天空] tiānkōng sky 痕迹[痕跡] hénjì vestige; mark; trace 飞过[飛過] fēiguò to fly over; to fly past //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep019/25 words - 4 min 一大早[一大早] yīdàzǎo at dawn; at first light; first thing in the morning 长得[長得] zhǎngde to look (pretty, the same etc) 交往[交往] jiāowǎng to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date; (interpersonal) relationship; association; contact 不是冤家不聚头[不是冤家不聚頭] bùshìyuānjiābùjùtóu destiny will make enemies meet (idiom); (often said about lovers who have a disagreement) 冤家路窄[冤家路窄] yuānjiālùzhǎi lit. enemies on a narrow road (idiom); fig. an inevitable clash between opposing factions 成语[成語] chéngyǔ Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often alluding to a story or historical quotation; idiom; proverb; saying; adage; CL:條|条[tiao2],本[ben3],句[ju4] 鼓掌[鼓掌] gǔzhǎng to applaud; to clap 强烈[強烈] qiángliè intense; (violently) strong 姊姊[姊姊] zǐzǐ older sister; Taiwan pr. [jie3 jie5] 不愧[不愧] bùkuì to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be 上演[上演] shàngyǎn to screen (a movie); to stage (a play); a screening; a staging 出[齣] chū variant of 出[chu1] (classifier for plays or chapters of classical novels) 友[友] yǒu friend 重逢[重逢] chóngféng to meet again; to be reunited; reunion 八卦[八卦] bāguà the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; gossip; gossipy 上网[上網] shàngwǎng to go online; to connect to the Internet; (of a document etc) to be uploaded to the Internet; (tennis, volleyball etc) to move in close to the net 诗句[詩句] shījù verse; CL:行[hang2] 传达[傳達] chuándá to pass on; to convey; to relay; to transmit; transmission 智慧[智慧] zhìhuì wisdom; knowledge; intelligent; intelligence 鸟儿[鳥兒] niǎor5 bird 空中[空中] kōngzhōng in the sky; in the air 飞翔[飛翔] fēixiáng to circle in the air; to soar 否定[否定] fǒudìng to negate; to deny; to reject; negative (answer); negation 对话[對話] duìhuà dialogue; CL:個|个[ge4] 提干[提幹] tígàn to rise through the ranks (as a party cadre) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep019/50 words - 10 min 面对面[面對面] miànduìmiàn face to face 严正[嚴正] yánzhèng sternly; solemn 刻意[刻意] kèyì meticulous; painstaking; deliberate 隐瞒[隱瞞] yǐnmán to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth 过去式[過去式] guòqushì past tense 上街[上街] shàngjiē to go onto the streets; to go shopping 力挺[力挺] lìtǐng to support; to back 有情[有情] yǒuqíng to be in love; sentient beings (Buddhism) 有意[有意] yǒuyì to intend; intentionally; interested in 公共汽车[公共汽車] gōnggòngqìchē bus; CL:輛|辆[liang4],班[ban1] 删掉[刪掉] shāndiào to delete 疑虑[疑慮] yílǜ hesitation; misgivings; doubt 就此[就此] jiùcǐ at this point; thus; from then on 转发[轉發] zhuǎnfā to transmit; to forward (mail, SMS, packets of data); to pass on; to republish (an article from another publication) 确认[確認] quèrèn to confirm; to verify; confirmation 吃醋[吃醋] chīcù to feel jealous 醋[醋] cù vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry) 退出[退出] tuìchū to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing) 需[需] xū to require; to need; to want; necessity; need 戒备[戒備] jièbèi to take precautions; to guard against (emergency) 状态[狀態] zhuàngtài state of affairs; state; mode; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 所谓[所謂] suǒwèi so-called; what is called 地盘[地盤] dìpán domain; territory under one's control; foundation of a building; base of operations; crust of earth 多种[多種] duōzhǒng many kinds of; multiple; diverse; multi- 偷窥[偷窺] tōukuī to peep; to peek; to act as voyeur //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep019/75 words - 15 min 借口[借口] jièkǒu to use as an excuse; on the pretext; excuse; pretext 狠[狠] hěn ruthless; fierce; ferocious; determined; to harden (one's heart); old variant of 很[hen3] 哎哟[哎喲] āiyō hey; ow; ouch; interjection of pain or surprise 摸鱼[摸魚] mōyú to catch fish; (fig.) to loaf on the job; to be slack; to take it easy 发白[發白] fābái to turn pale; to lose color; to go white 篮球[籃球] lánqiú basketball; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 好受[好受] hǎoshòu feeling better; to be more at ease 报导[報導] bàodǎo to report (in the media); (news) report 签约[簽約] qiānyuē to sign a contract or agreement 住院[住院] zhùyuàn to be in hospital; to be hospitalized 出院[出院] chūyuàn to leave hospital; to be discharged from hospital 柜[櫃] guì cupboard; cabinet; wardrobe 情敌[情敵] qíngdí rival in love 相见[相見] xiāngjiàn to see each other; to meet in person 分外[分外] fènwài exceptionally; not one's responsibility or job 眼红[眼紅] yǎnhóng to covet; envious; jealous; green with envy; infuriated; furious 马子[馬子] mǎzi bandit; brigand; gambling chip; see 馬桶|马桶 打狗[打狗] Dǎgǒu Takow, Takao or Takau, old name for Kaohsiung 高雄[Gao1 xiong2] in the southwest of Taiwan 主人[主人] zhǔrén master; host; owner; CL:個|个[ge4] 报仇[報仇] bàochóu to take revenge; to avenge 撑腰[撐腰] chēngyāo to support; to brace 流氓[流氓] liúmáng rogue; hoodlum; gangster; immoral behavior 不耐烦[不耐煩] bùnàifán impatience; impatient 究竟[究竟] jiūjìng to go to the bottom of a matter; after all; when all is said and done; (in an interrogative sentence) finally; outcome; result 兄[兄] xiōng elder brother //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep019/97 words - 19 min 压[壓] yā to press; to push down; to keep under (control); pressure 地头蛇[地頭蛇] dìtóushé local bully; tyrant; regional mafia boss 下注[下注] xiàzhù to pour; to pour down (of rain); to lay a bet 男厕[男廁] náncè gents washroom; gents toilets 人为[人為] rénwéi artificial; man-made; having human cause or origin; human attempt or effort 酷[酷] kù ruthless; strong (e.g. of wine); (loanword) cool; hip 天意[天意] tiānyì providence; the Will of Heaven 马戏团[馬戲團] mǎxìtuán circus 圈[圈] quān circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to surround; to circle 剑[劍] jiàn double-edged sword; CL:口[kou3],把[ba3]; classifier for blows of a sword 动物[動物] dòngwù animal; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2],個|个[ge4] 洗手台[洗手台] xǐshǒutái vanity unit 凡事[凡事] fánshì everything 先来后到[先來後到] xiānláihòudào in order of arrival; first come, first served 顺序[順序] shùnxù sequence; order 认命[認命] rènmìng to accept misfortunes as decreed by fate; to be resigned to sth 低头[低頭] dītóu to bow the head; to yield; to give in 直白[直白] zhíbái frank; open; blunt 有志气[有志氣] yǒuzhìqì ambitious 水果[水果] shuǐguǒ fruit; CL:個|个[ge4] 切[切] qiē to cut; to slice; tangent (math) 切[切] qiè definitely; absolutely (not); (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right.; Tut!; to grind; close to; eager; to correspond to; see also 反切[fan3 qie4] 甜[甜] tián sweet //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep020/25 words - 2 min 条理[條理] tiáolǐ arrangement; order; tidiness 慌乱[慌亂] huāngluàn frenetic; hurried 失败[失敗] shībài to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure; defeat; CL:次[ci4] 庭[庭] tíng main hall; front courtyard; law court 成员[成員] chéngyuán member 和睦相处[和睦相處] hémùxiāngchǔ to live in harmony; to get along with each other 私事[私事] sīshì personal matters 唉声叹气[唉聲嘆氣] āishēngtànqì sighing voice, wailing breath (idiom); to heave deep sighs; to sigh in despair 诱人[誘人] yòurén attractive; alluring; captivating; to attract; to captivate 穿上[穿上] chuānshang to put on (clothes etc) 泳衣[泳衣] yǒngyī swimsuit; bathing suit 犯罪[犯罪] fànzuì to commit a crime; crime; offense 想想看[想想看] xiǎngxiǎngkàn to think about it 色[色] sè color; CL:種|种[zhong3]; look; appearance; sex 一说[一說] yīshuō an expression of opinion; according to some 笑容[笑容] xiàoróng smile; smiling expression; CL:副[fu4] 诡异[詭異] guǐyì strange; weird 宽[寬] kuān lenient; wide; broad 高等[高等] gāoděng high-level; higher (animals, education etc); advanced (math etc) 正方形[正方形] zhèngfāngxíng square 三角形[三角形] sānjiǎoxíng triangle 积木[積木] jīmù toy building blocks 小朋友[小朋友] xiǎopéngyǒu child; CL:個|个[ge4] 羞辱[羞辱] xiūrǔ to baffle; to humiliate; shame; dishonor; humiliation 成熟[成熟] chéngshú mature; ripe; to mature; to ripen; Taiwan pr. [cheng2 shou2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep020/50 words - 8 min 钓鱼[釣魚] diàoyú to fish (with line and hook); to dupe 起劲[起勁] qǐjìn vigorously; energetically; enthusiastically 放水[放水] fàngshuǐ to turn on the water; to let water out; to throw a game (sports) 光彩[光彩] guāngcǎi luster; splendor; radiance; brilliance 一堆[一堆] yīduī pile 得奖[得獎] déjiǎng to win a prize 捏造[捏造] niēzào to make up; to fabricate 过奖[過獎] guòjiǎng to overpraise; to flatter 踩[踩] cǎi to step on; to tread; to stamp; to press a pedal; to pedal (a bike); (online) to downvote 皮[皮] pí leather; skin; fur; CL:張|张[zhang1]; pico- (one trillionth); naughty 水里[水里] Shuǐlǐ Shuili township in Nantou county 南投縣|南投县[Nan2 tou2 xian4], central Taiwan 淹死[淹死] yānsǐ to drown 恐水症[恐水症] kǒngshuǐzhèng rabies; hydrophobia 泳裤[泳褲] yǒngkù swim trunks 袋子[袋子] dàizi bag 有求必应[有求必應] yǒuqiúbìyìng to grant whatever is asked for; to accede to every plea 对折[對摺] duìzhé to sell at a 50% discount; to fold in two 价格[價格] jiàgé price; CL:個|个[ge4] 助教[助教] zhùjiào teaching assistant 老天爷[老天爺] lǎotiānyé God; Heavens 生理期[生理期] shēnglǐqī menstrual period 出赛[出賽] chūsài to compete; to take part (in a sports event) 连同[連同] liántóng together with; along with 盥洗[盥洗] guànxǐ to wash up; to freshen up 得名[得名] démíng to get one's name; named (after sth) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep020/75 words - 12 min 推甄[推甄] tuīzhēn to recommend a student for admission to a higher-level school; to put a student on the recommendation track (one of several ways of gaining admission to a higher-level school in Taiwan); abbr. for 推薦甄選|推荐甄选 书呆子[書呆子] shūdāizi bookworm; pedant; bookish fool 印度[印度] Yìndù India 黑人[黑人] hēirén black person; an illegal 谣[謠] yáo popular ballad; rumor 派出[派出] pàichū to send; to dispatch 压倒[壓倒] yādǎo to overwhelm; to overpower; overwhelming 白白[白白] báibái in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white 送死[送死] sòngsǐ to throw away one's life 负面[負面] fùmiàn negative; the negative side 责无旁贷[責無旁貸] zéwúpángdài to be duty bound; to be one's unshirkable responsibility 举手[舉手] jǔshǒu to raise a hand; to put up one's hand (as signal) 泳[泳] yǒng swimming; to swim 技[技] jì skill 肠[腸] cháng intestines 忍[忍] rěn to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself 忍不住[忍不住] rěnbuzhù cannot help; unable to bear 不适[不適] bùshì unwell; indisposed; out of sorts 参赛[參賽] cānsài to compete; to take part in a competition 下马威[下馬威] xiàmǎwēi display of severity immediately on taking office; (fig.) initial show of strength 对焦[對焦] duìjiāo to focus (a camera); focusing 溅[濺] jiàn to splash 水花[水花] shuǐhuā splash; algal bloom; chickenpox (dialect) 一清二楚[一清二楚] yīqīng'èrchǔ to be very clear about sth (idiom) 防水[防水] fángshuǐ waterproof //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep020/100 words - 18 min 猜拳[猜拳] cāiquán a finger-guessing game; Morra; rock-paper-scissors game 过世[過世] guòshì to die; to pass away 呼吸[呼吸] hūxī to breathe 空气[空氣] kōngqì air; atmosphere 裤子[褲子] kùzi trousers; pants; CL:條|条[tiao2] 下面[下面] xiàmiàn below; under; next; the following; also pr. [xia4 mian5] 憋[憋] biē to choke; to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath) 个别[個別] gèbié individual; specific; respective; just one or two 出场[出場] chūchǎng (of a performer) to come onto the stage to perform; (of an athlete) to enter the arena to compete; (fig.) to enter the scene (e.g. a new product); (of an examinee etc) to leave the venue 毁谤[毀謗] huǐbàng slander; libel; to malign; to disparage 孤男寡女[孤男寡女] gūnánguǎnǚ a single man and a single woman; bachelors; a man and a woman together (typically in a secluded setting) 肚子痛[肚子痛] dùzitòng stomachache; bellyache 技术[技術] jìshù technology; technique; skill; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3],項|项[xiang4] 比不上[比不上] bǐbùshàng can't compare with 字母[字母] zìmǔ letter (of the alphabet); CL:個|个[ge4] 符[符] fú mark; sign; talisman; to seal; to correspond to; tally; symbol; written charm; to coincide 同班同学[同班同學] tóngbāntóngxué classmate 艺人[藝人] yìrén performing artist; actor 脸蛋[臉蛋] liǎndàn cheek; face 运气[運氣] yùnqi luck (good or bad) 女孩[女孩] nǚhái girl; lass 有请[有請] yǒuqǐng to request the pleasure of seeing sb; to ask sb in; to ask sb to do sth (e.g. make a speech) 借给[借給] jiègěi to lend to sb 叹气[嘆氣] tànqì to sigh; to heave a sigh 半个[半個] bànge half of sth //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep020/108 words - 19 min 散漫[散漫] sǎnmàn undisciplined; unorganized 雕[雕] diāo to carve; to engrave; shrewd; bird of prey 朽木[朽木] xiǔmù rotten wood 拐[拐] guǎi to turn (a corner etc); to kidnap; to swindle; to misappropriate; walking stick; crutch; seven (used as a substitute for 七[qi1]) 弯[彎] wān to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in the road etc); CL:道[dao4] 吃坏[吃壞] chīhuài to get sick because of bad food 义务[義務] yìwù duty; obligation; CL:項|项[xiang4]; volunteer (work etc) 胜利[勝利] shènglì victory; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep021/25 words - 5 min 重拾[重拾] chóngshí to pick up (a theme etc); to regain (confidence); to revive (a custom, friendship etc) 此时[此時] cǐshí now; this moment 曝光[曝光] bàoguāng to expose (photography); (fig.) to expose (a scandal); (advertising) exposure; Taiwan pr. [pu4 guang1] 似乎[似乎] sìhū apparently; to seem; to appear; as if; seemingly 大方[大方] dàfang generous; magnanimous; stylish; in good taste; easy-mannered; natural and relaxed 好感[好感] hǎogǎn good opinion; favorable impression 是否[是否] shìfǒu whether (or not); if; is or isn't 爆发[爆發] bàofā to break out; to erupt; to explode; to burst out 战火[戰火] zhànhuǒ conflagration; the fire of war 到来[到來] dàolái to arrive; arrival; advent 化解[化解] huàjiě to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties); to defuse (conflicts); to neutralize (fears) 旧[舊] jiù old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age) 带领[帶領] dàilǐng to guide; to lead 日本[日本] Rìběn Japan 急救[急救] jíjiù first aid; emergency treatment 商品[商品] shāngpǐn commodity; goods; merchandise; CL:個|个[ge4] 耳鸣[耳鳴] ěrmíng tinnitus 嗡嗡[嗡嗡] wēngwēng buzz; drone; hum 方便面[方便麵] fāngbiànmiàn instant noodles 无趣[無趣] wúqù dull; vapid; colorless 口出狂言[口出狂言] kǒuchūkuángyán to speak conceited nonsense; to come out with arrogant claptrap 不只[不只] bùzhǐ not only; not merely 听力[聽力] tīnglì hearing; listening ability 长眼[長眼] zhǎngyǎn to have eyes; (fig.) to look where one is going; to watch one's step; to be cautious 别理[別理] biélǐ don't get involved; ignore it!; don't have anything to do with (him, her etc); don't speak to //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep021/50 words - 13 min 当着[當著] dāngzhe in front of; in the presence of 珍惜[珍惜] zhēnxī to treasure; to value; to cherish 情谊[情誼] qíngyì friendship; camaraderie 恶言[惡言] èyán evil tongue; malicious talk 相向[相向] xiāngxiàng facing one another; face-to-face 上进[上進] shàngjìn to make progress; to do better; fig. ambitious to improve oneself; to move forwards 难听[難聽] nántīng unpleasant to hear; coarse; vulgar; offensive; shameful 竞争[競爭] jìngzhēng to compete; competition 全力以赴[全力以赴] quánlìyǐfù to do at all costs; to make an all-out effort 对手[對手] duìshǒu opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match 这么样[這麼樣] zhèmeyàng thus; in this way 一口气[一口氣] yīkǒuqì one breath; in one breath; at a stretch 向心力[向心力] xiàngxīnlì centripetal force; (fig.) cohering force; cohesion; team spirit 惨[慘] cǎn miserable; wretched; cruel; inhuman; disastrous; tragic; dim; gloomy 狼狈[狼狽] lángbèi in a difficult situation; to cut a sorry figure; scoundrel! (derog.) 落汤鸡[落湯雞] luòtāngjī a person who looks drenched and bedraggled; like a drowned rat; deep distress 失算[失算] shīsuàn to miscalculate; miscalculation 友谊赛[友誼賽] yǒuyìsài friendly match; friendly competition 迎战[迎戰] yíngzhàn to meet the enemy head-on 救生圈[救生圈] jiùshēngquān life buoy; life belt; (jocularly) flab; spare tire 推开[推開] tuīkāi to push open (a gate etc); to push away; to reject; to decline 水上[水上] shuǐshàng on water; aquatic 救生[救生] jiùshēng to save a life; life-saving 专业[專業] zhuānyè specialty; specialized field; main field of study (at university); major; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4]; professional 相关[相關] xiāngguān related; relevant; pertinent; to be interrelated; (statistics) correlation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep021/75 words - 18 min 课程[課程] kèchéng course; academic program; CL:堂[tang2],節|节[jie2],門|门[men2] 接近[接近] jiējìn to approach; to get close to 更加[更加] gèngjiā more (than sth else); even more 急着[急著] jízhe urgently 阴影[陰影] yīnyǐng (lit. and fig.) shadow 恩人[恩人] ēnrén a benefactor; a person who has significantly helped sb else 友善[友善] yǒushàn friendly 好歹[好歹] hǎodǎi good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever 豆腐[豆腐] dòufu tofu; bean curd 豆[豆] dòu bean; pea; CL:棵[ke1],粒[li4]; sacrificial vessel 恢复[恢復] huīfù to reinstate; to resume; to restore; to recover; to regain; to rehabilitate 扫地[掃地] sǎodì to sweep the floor; to reach rock bottom; to be at an all-time low 昏倒[昏倒] hūndǎo to faint CP[CP] CP an imagined romantic relationship between two characters in fiction (or in real life) that one wishes for or fantasizes about (abbr. of "coupling") 证照[證照] zhèngzhào professional certification; certificate; ID or passport photo 答数[答數] dáshù numerical answer (to a question in math.); (Tw) (of troops) to shout numbers or phrases in unison (to keep in step or maintain morale) 迷恋[迷戀] míliàn to be infatuated with; to indulge in 才貌双全[才貌雙全] cáimàoshuāngquán talented and good-looking (idiom) 风靡[風靡] fēngmǐ fashionable; popular 万千[萬千] wànqiān myriad; multitudinous; multifarious 少女[少女] shàonǚ girl; young lady 入迷[入迷] rùmí to be fascinated; to be enchanted 瞪[瞪] dèng to open (one's eyes) wide; to stare at; to glare at 畏畏缩缩[畏畏縮縮] wèiwèisuōsuō cowering; cringing 镜子[鏡子] jìngzi mirror; CL:面[mian4],個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep021/86 words - 20 min 猥琐[猥瑣] wěisuǒ wretched (esp. appearance); vulgar 抓走[抓走] zhuāzǒu to arrest 要强[要強] yàoqiáng eager to excel; eager to get ahead in life; strong-minded 能者多劳[能者多勞] néngzhěduōláo it's the most capable people who do the most work (idiom) (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc) 足[足] zú foot; to be sufficient; ample 发抖[發抖] fādǒu to tremble; to shake; to shiver 毛巾[毛巾] máojīn towel; CL:條|条[tiao2] 麻将[麻將] májiàng mahjong; CL:副[fu4] 三长两短[三長兩短] sānchángliǎngduǎn unexpected misfortune; unexpected accident; sudden death 乌鸦嘴[烏鴉嘴] wūyāzuǐ lit. crow's beak; fig. person who has made an inauspicious remark 人数[人數] rénshù number of people //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep022/25 words - 5 min 再会[再會] zàihuì to meet again; until we meet again; goodbye 同理心[同理心] tónglǐxīn empathy 两句[兩句] liǎngjù (say) a few words 生来[生來] shēnglái from birth; by one's nature 搭救[搭救] dājiù to rescue 插手[插手] chāshǒu to get involved in; to meddle; interference 插脚[插腳] chājiǎo to shove in; to edge in; fig. to poke one's nose into people's business; prong 不比[不比] bùbǐ unlike 赌气[賭氣] dǔqì to act in a fit of pique; to get in a huff; to be peeved 救生员[救生員] jiùshēngyuán lifeguard 待命[待命] dàimìng to be on call; to be on standby 溺水[溺水] nìshuǐ to drown 代[代] dài to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon 上场[上場] shàngchǎng on stage; to go on stage; to take the field 姊妹[姊妹] zǐmèi (older and younger) sisters; sister (school, city etc) 胜算[勝算] shèngsuàn odds of success; stratagem that ensures success; to be sure of success 惹人厌[惹人厭] rěrényàn annoying; disgusting 实话实说[實話實說] shíhuàshíshuō to tell the truth; to tell it as it is 常常[常常] chángcháng frequently; often 孤单[孤單] gūdān lone; lonely; loneliness 母亲节[母親節] Mǔqīnjié Mother's Day 滴[滴] dī a drop; to drip 鸡精[雞精] jījīng chicken bouillon powder (PRC); essence of chicken, concentrated chicken stock sold as a tonic (Tw) 孝敬[孝敬] xiàojìng to show filial respect; to give presents (to one's elders or superiors); to support one's aged parents 伯母[伯母] bómǔ wife of father's elder brother; aunt; (polite form of address for a woman who is about the age of one's mother); CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep022/50 words - 8 min 见外[見外] jiànwài to regard sb as an outsider 表[表] biǎo exterior surface; family relationship via females; to show (one's opinion); a model; a table (listing information); a form; a meter (measuring sth) 心意[心意] xīnyì regard; kindly feelings; intention 孝顺[孝順] xiàoshùn filial; dutiful; devoted to one's parents (and grandparents etc); to show filial piety towards (an older family member); filial piety 独家[獨家] dújiā exclusive 制程[製程] zhìchéng manufacturing process; processing 蒸气[蒸氣] zhēngqì vapor; steam 回流[回流] huíliú to flow back; reflux; circumfluence; refluence; backward flow; returning flow (e.g. of talent) 油脂[油脂] yóuzhī grease; oil; fat 分离[分離] fēnlí to separate 养颜[養顏] yǎngyán to nourish one's skin; to maintain a youthful appearance 消化[消化] xiāohuà to digest; digestion; digestive 挥手[揮手] huīshǒu to wave (one's hand) 阳光[陽光] yángguāng sunshine; CL:線|线[xian4]; transparent (open to public scrutiny) 上传[上傳] shàngchuán to upload 云端[雲端] yúnduān fig. high in the clouds; (in the) cloud (computing) 胁[脅] xié flank (the side of one's torso); to coerce; to threaten 威胁[威脅] wēixié to threaten; to menace 妥协[妥協] tuǒxié to compromise; to reach terms; a compromise 牛排[牛排] niúpái steak 一路[一路] yīlù the whole journey; all the way; going the same way; going in the same direction; of the same kind 瞧不起[瞧不起] qiáobùqǐ to look down upon; to hold in contempt 受得了[受得了] shòudeliǎo to put up with; to endure 嘴脸[嘴臉] zuǐliǎn features, face (esp. derogatorily); look; appearance; countenance 睁眼[睜眼] zhēngyǎn to open one's eyes //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep022/75 words - 15 min 睡眠不足[睡眠不足] shuìmiánbùzú lack of sleep; sleep deficit 赘肉[贅肉] zhuìròu excess flesh; unwanted fat; flab; bulge 看错[看錯] kàncuò to misinterpret what one sees or reads; to misjudge (sb); to mistake (sb for sb else); to misread (a document) 挣扎[掙扎] zhēngzhá to struggle 青蛙[青蛙] qīngwā frog; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) ugly guy 透露[透露] tòulù to leak out; to divulge; to reveal 特[特] tè special; unique; distinguished; especially; unusual; very; abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex 喜[喜] xǐ to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happiness; delight; glad 逞强[逞強] chěngqiáng to show off; to try to be brave 违约[違約] wéiyuē to break a promise; to violate an agreement; to default (on a loan or contract) 硬撑[硬撐] yìngchēng to make oneself do sth in spite of adversity, pain etc 麻吉[麻吉] májí (slang) (Tw) close friend; best pal; to get along well; to be tight; congenial 共处[共處] gòngchǔ to coexist; to get along (with others) 连累[連累] liánlěi to involve; to implicate sb; to spread to others (harm, trouble, damage etc) 垮[垮] kuǎ to collapse; to break or wear down; to defeat 量力而为[量力而為] liànglì'érwéi to weigh one's abilities and act accordingly; to act according to one's means; to cut one's coat according to one's cloth 聚餐[聚餐] jùcān communal meal; formal dinner of club or group 永生[永生] yǒngshēng to live forever; eternal life; all one's life 难忘[難忘] nánwàng unforgettable 滋味[滋味] zīwèi taste; flavor; feeling 小吃[小吃] xiǎochī snack; refreshments; CL:家[jia1] 夜市[夜市] yèshì night market 国民[國民] guómín nationals; citizens; people of a nation 或是[或是] huòshì or; either one or the other 蚵仔[蚵仔] ézi oyster (Taiwanese, POJ pr. [ô-á]) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep022/100 words - 21 min 合[合] hé to close; to join; to fit; to be equal to; whole; together; round (in battle); conjunction (astronomy); 1st note of pentatonic scale; old variant of 盒[he2] 欢[歡] huān joyous; happy; pleased 大禹[大禹] DàYǔ Yu the Great (c. 21st century BC) mythical leader who tamed the floods 岭[嶺] lǐng mountain range; mountain ridge 高丽菜[高麗菜] gāolícài cabbage; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4]; Taiwan pr. [gao1 li4 cai4] 减肥[減肥] jiǎnféi to lose weight 公差[公差] gōngchāi official errand; bailiff in a yamen 有意思[有意思] yǒuyìsi interesting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun 偷听[偷聽] tōutīng to eavesdrop; to monitor (secretly) 光明正大[光明正大] guāngmíngzhèngdà (of a person) honorable; not devious; (of a behavior) fair and aboveboard; without tricks; openly; (of a situation) out in the open 队员[隊員] duìyuán team member 生命[生命] shēngmìng life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature; CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2] 共同体[共同體] gòngtóngtǐ community 裙子[裙子] qúnzi skirt; CL:條|条[tiao2] 气呼呼[氣呼呼] qìhūhū panting with rage 太平洋[太平洋] TàipíngYáng Pacific Ocean 冲澡[沖澡] chōngzǎo to take a shower 目标[目標] mùbiāo target; goal; objective; CL:個|个[ge4] 校际[校際] xiàojì interschool; intercollegiate 占便宜[佔便宜] zhànpiányi advantageous; favorable; to benefit at others' expense; to take unfair advantage 现实[現實] xiànshí reality; actuality; real; actual; realistic; pragmatic; materialistic; self-interested 利益[利益] lìyì benefit; (in sb's) interest; CL:個|个[ge4] 做人情[做人情] zuòrénqíng to do a favor to sb 针[針] zhēn needle; pin; injection; stitch; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1] 底子[底子] dǐzi base; foundation; bottom //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep022/102 words - 21 min 体力[體力] tǐlì physical strength; physical power 捷径[捷徑] jiéjìng shortcut //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep023/25 words - 6 min 蠢猪[蠢豬] chǔnzhū stupid swine; idiot 跳远[跳遠] tiàoyuǎn long jump (athletics) 达到[達到] dádào to reach; to achieve; to attain 快速[快速] kuàisù fast; high-speed; rapid 跳跃[跳躍] tiàoyuè to jump; to leap; to bound; to skip 短距离[短距離] duǎnjùlí short distance; a stone's throw away 左边[左邊] zuǒbian left; the left side; to the left of 右边[右邊] yòubian right side; right, to the right 拉筋[拉筋] lājīn stretching (exercise) 柔软[柔軟] róuruǎn soft 过程[過程] guòchéng course of events; process; CL:個|个[ge4] 国字脸[國字臉] guózìliǎn square face 蒙娜丽莎[蒙娜麗莎] MéngnàLìshā Mona Lisa 微笑[微笑] wēixiào smile; CL:個|个[ge4],絲|丝[si1]; to smile 文艺复兴[文藝復興] Wényìfùxīng the Renaissance 达文西[達文西] Dáwénxī Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian Renaissance painter (Tw) 作品[作品] zuòpǐn work (of art); opus; CL:部[bu4],篇[pian1] 创造[創造] chuàngzào to create; to bring about; to produce; to set (a record) 独特[獨特] dútè unique; distinct; having special characteristics 风格[風格] fēnggé style 达[達] dá to attain; to reach; to amount to; to communicate; eminent 西[西] xī west 昏[昏] hūn muddle-headed; twilight; to faint; to lose consciousness 憋气[憋氣] biēqì to feel suffocated or oppressed; to choke with resentment; to feel injured or resentful 搞不好[搞不好] gǎobuhǎo (coll.) maybe; perhaps //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep023/50 words - 11 min 换气[換氣] huànqì to take a breath (in swimming); to ventilate 节省[節省] jiéshěng saving; to save; to use sparingly; to cut down on 时运[時運] shíyùn circumstances; fate 先进[先進] xiānjìn advanced (technology); to advance 头脑[頭腦] tóunǎo brains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter); leader; boss 不下[不下] bùxià to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc) 钞票[鈔票] chāopiào paper money; a bill (e.g. 100 yuan); CL:張|张[zhang1],紮|扎[za1] 年份[年份] niánfen particular year; certain year; given year 久远[久遠] jiǔyuǎn old; ancient; far away 地上[地上] dìshang on the ground; on the floor 赌博[賭博] dǔbó to gamble 充公[充公] chōnggōng to confiscate 当班[當班] dāngbān to work one's shift 预祝[預祝] yùzhù to congratulate beforehand; to offer best wishes for 火锅[火鍋] huǒguō hotpot 互通[互通] hùtōng to intercommunicate; to interoperate 把握[把握] bǎwò to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome) 输赢[輸贏] shūyíng win or loss; outcome 友谊[友誼] yǒuyì companionship; fellowship; friendship 点子[點子] diǎnzi spot; point; dot; speck; drop (of liquid); droplet; point (of argument); idea; crux; indication; pointer 大姨妈[大姨媽] dàyímā great aunt; (slang) menstruation; period 少有[少有] shǎoyǒu rare; infrequent 开伙[開伙] kāihuǒ to start providing food; to open today's service in a canteen 电[電] diàn electric; electricity; electrical 磁[磁] cí magnetic; magnetism; porcelain //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep023/75 words - 15 min 炉[爐] lú stove; furnace 瓦斯[瓦斯] wǎsī gas (loanword) 爆炸[爆炸] bàozhà explosion; to explode; to blow up; to detonate 食材[食材] shícái (food) ingredient 保[保] bǎo to defend; to protect; to keep; to guarantee; to ensure; civil administration unit in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system (old) 鲜[鮮] xiān fresh; bright (in color); delicious; tasty; delicacy; aquatic foods 煮[煮] zhǔ to cook; to boil 飘[飄] piāo to float 担当[擔當] dāndāng to take upon oneself; to assume 胆子[膽子] dǎnzi courage; nerve; guts 男子汉大丈夫[男子漢大丈夫] nánzǐhàndàzhàngfu (coll.) he-man 不得了[不得了] bùdéliǎo desperately serious; disastrous; extremely; exceedingly 凝聚[凝聚] níngjù to condense; to coagulate; coacervation (i.e. form tiny droplets); aggregation; coherent 漏[漏] lòu to leak; to divulge; to leave out by mistake; waterclock or hourglass (old) 环节[環節] huánjié (zoology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede etc); (fig.) a part of an integrated whole: aspect (of a project), element (of a policy), sector (of the economy), stage (of a process), etc 单位[單位] dānwèi unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole); work unit (place of employment, esp. in the PRC prior to economic reform); CL:個|个[ge4] 同班[同班] tóngbān to be in the same class; to be in the same squad; classmate 沙[沙] shā granule; hoarse; raspy; sand; powder; CL:粒[li4]; abbr. for Tsar or Tsarist Russia 酱[醬] jiàng thick paste of fermented soybean; marinated in soy paste; paste; jam 定位[定位] dìngwèi to orientate; to position; to categorize (as); to characterize (as); positioning; position; niche 身高[身高] shēngāo (a person's) height 输掉[輸掉] shūdiào to lose 应[應] yīng to agree (to do sth); should; ought to; must; (legal) shall 应[應] yìng to answer; to respond; to comply with; to deal or cope with 花瓶[花瓶] huāpíng flower vase; fig. just a pretty face; CL:對|对[dui4] 氮气[氮氣] dànqì nitrogen //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep023/78 words - 18 min 获胜[獲勝] huòshèng victorious; to win; to triumph 烫[燙] tàng to scald; to burn (by scalding); to blanch (cooking); to heat (sth) up in hot water; to perm; to iron; scalding hot 统计[統計] tǒngjì statistics; to count; to add up //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep024/25 words - 5 min 包括[包括] bāokuò to comprise; to include; to involve; to incorporate; to consist of 胜[勝] shèng victory; success; to beat; to defeat; to surpass; victorious; superior to; to get the better of; better than; surpassing; superb (of vista); beautiful (scenery); wonderful (view); (Taiwan pr. [sheng1]) able to bear; equal to (a task) 骄[驕] jiāo proud; arrogant 馁[餒] něi hungry 运动家[運動家] yùndòngjiā athlete; sportsman; activist 落井下石[落井下石] luòjǐngxiàshí to throw stones at sb who fell down a well (idiom); to hit a person who is down 嘲笑[嘲笑] cháoxiào to jeer at; to deride; to ridicule; mockery; derision 蒙[蒙] méng to cover; ignorant; to suffer (misfortune); to receive (a favor); to cheat 一层[一層] yīcéng layer 灰[灰] huī ash; dust; lime; gray; discouraged; dejected 拳头[拳頭] quántou fist; clenched fist; CL:個|个[ge4]; competitive (product) 野蛮[野蠻] yěmán barbarous; uncivilized 彻底[徹底] chèdǐ thorough; thoroughly; complete 武力[武力] wǔlì military force 野蛮人[野蠻人] yěmánrén barbarian 握[握] wò to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to master; classifier: a handful 叮当[叮噹] dīngdāng (onom.) ding dong; jingling of bells; clanking sound 伤人[傷人] shāngrén to injure sb 戟[戟] jǐ halberd; long-handled weapon with pointed tip and crescent blade; combined spear and battle-ax 刀剑[刀劍] dāojiàn sword 有理[有理] yǒulǐ reasonable; justified; right; (math.) rational 无理[無理] wúlǐ irrational; unreasonable 激烈[激烈] jīliè (of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned; vehement; (of a course of action) drastic; extreme 落后[落後] luòhòu to fall behind; to lag (in technology etc); backward; to retrogress 极大[極大] jídà maximum; enormous //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep024/50 words - 10 min 差距[差距] chājù disparity; gap 变色[變色] biànsè to change color; to discolor; to change countenance; to become angry 漠不关心[漠不關心] mòbùguānxīn not the least bit concerned; completely indifferent 热呼呼[熱呼呼] rèhūhū variant of 熱乎乎|热乎乎[re4 hu1 hu1] 派对[派對] pàiduì party (loanword) 看不懂[看不懂] kànbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is looking at 人际关系[人際關系] rénjìguānxì interpersonal relationship 友情[友情] yǒuqíng friendly feelings; friendship 民以食为天[民以食為天] mínyǐshíwéitiān Food is the God of the people. (idiom); People view food as the primary need.; Food first, ethical niceties second 违[違] wéi to disobey; to violate; to separate; to go against 好听[好聽] hǎotīng pleasant to hear 某些[某些] mǒuxiē some; certain (things) 境界[境界] jìngjiè boundary; state; realm 交朋友[交朋友] jiāopéngyou to make friends; (dialect) to start an affair with sb 外号[外號] wàihào nickname 福尔摩斯[福爾摩斯] Fú'ěrmósī Sherlock Holmes, 歇洛克·福爾摩斯|歇洛克·福尔摩斯[Xie1 luo4 ke4 · Fu2 er3 mo2 si1] 言不由衷[言不由衷] yánbùyóuzhōng to say sth without meaning it (idiom); to speak tongue in cheek; saying one thing but meaning sth different 另类[另類] lìnglèi offbeat; alternative; avant-garde; unconventional; weird 鸡婆[雞婆] jīpó (dialect) hen; prostitute; (Tw) interfering; nosy; busybody (from Taiwanese 家婆, POJ pr. [ke-pô]) 自作多情[自作多情] zìzuòduōqíng to imagine that one's love is reciprocated; to shower affection on an uninterested party 孬种[孬種] nāozhǒng coward; useless scoundrel 事实胜于雄辩[事實勝於雄辯] shìshíshèngyúxióngbiàn Facts speak louder than words. (idiom) 外带[外帶] wàidài take-out (fast food); (outer part of) tire; as well; besides; into the bargain; outer zone 无知[無知] wúzhī ignorant; ignorance 裁判[裁判] cáipàn judgment; to referee; umpire; judge; referee; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep024/75 words - 17 min 指定[指定] zhǐdìng to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated 最多[最多] zuìduō at most; maximum; greatest (amount); maximal 伏地[伏地] fúdì to lie prostrate 挺身[挺身] tǐngshēn to straighten one's back 必胜[必勝] bìshèng to be certain of victory; to be bound to prevail 小狗[小狗] xiǎogǒu pup; puppy 平手[平手] píngshǒu (sports) draw; tie 加码[加碼] jiāmǎ to ratchet up; to raise (expectations etc); to increase (a quota, a position in the market etc); to up the ante; (computing) to encode 延长[延長] yáncháng to prolong; to extend; to delay 自画像[自畫像] zìhuàxiàng self-portrait 圆规[圓規] yuánguī compass (drafting) 漆[漆] qī paint; lacquer; CL:道[dao4]; to paint (furniture, walls etc) 停电[停電] tíngdiàn to have a power failure; power cut 作画[作畫] zuòhuà to paint 呆[呆] dāi foolish; stupid; expressionless; blank; to stay 小鸟[小鳥] xiǎoniǎo penis (kiddie term) 叼[叼] diāo to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigarette or a dog with a bone) 咪[咪] mī sound for calling a cat 机率[機率] jīlǜ probability; odds (Tw) 打混[打混] dǎhùn to muddle things up; to goof off; to hang around 招数[招數] zhāoshù move (in chess, on stage, in martial arts); gambit; trick; scheme; movement; same as 著數|着数[zhao1 shu4] 拙劣[拙劣] zhuōliè clumsy; botched 艺术[藝術] yìshù art 颜色[顏色] yánsè color; countenance; appearance; facial expression; pigment; dyestuff 渐[漸] jiàn gradual; gradually //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep024/90 words - 18 min 层[層] céng layer; stratum; laminated; floor (of a building); storey; classifier for layers; repeated; sheaf (math.) 内心[內心] nèixīn heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter 彷[彷] páng irresolute 纠结[糾結] jiūjié to intertwine; to band together (with); to link up (with); twisted; tangled; confused; to be at a loss 胸口[胸口] xiōngkǒu pit of the stomach 忿怒[忿怒] fènnù variant of 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4] 情感[情感] qínggǎn feeling; emotion; to move (emotionally) 妨碍[妨礙] fáng'ài to hinder; to obstruct 潜能[潛能] qiánnéng potential; hidden capability 学习[學習] xuéxí to learn; to study 拘束[拘束] jūshù to restrict; to restrain; constrained; awkward; ill at ease; uncomfortable; reticent 框架[框架] kuàngjià frame; framework; fig. pattern; outline; organizing plan 尽情[盡情] jìnqíng as much as one likes 真谛[真諦] zhēndì the real meaning; the true essence 创作[創作] chuàngzuò to create; to produce; to write; creative work; creation; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep025/25 words - 4 min 冷酷[冷酷] lěngkù grim; unfeeling; callous 姿[姿] zī beauty; disposition; looks; appearance 脸部[臉部] liǎnbù face 肌肉[肌肉] jīròu muscle; flesh 线条[線條] xiàntiáo line (in drawing, calligraphy etc); the lines or contours of a three-dimensional object (hairstyle, clothing, car etc) 激[激] jī to arouse; to incite; to excite; to stimulate; sharp; fierce; violent 打败[打敗] dǎbài to defeat; to overpower; to beat; to be defeated 灿烂[燦爛] cànlàn to glitter; brilliant; splendid 两边[兩邊] liǎngbian either side; both sides 嘴角[嘴角] zuǐjiǎo corner of the mouth 完了[完了] wánle to be finished; to be done for; ruined; gone to the dogs; oh no 惊[驚] jīng to startle; to be frightened; to be scared; alarm 蛇[蛇] shé snake; serpent; CL:條|条[tiao2] 幸[幸] xìng fortunate; lucky 不仅[不僅] bùjǐn not only (this one); not just (...) but also 说谎[說謊] shuōhuǎng to lie; to tell an untruth 优点[優點] yōudiǎn merit; benefit; strong point; advantage; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 开朗[開朗] kāilǎng spacious and well-lit; open and clear; (of character) optimistic; cheerful; carefree 哄[哄] hōng roar of laughter (onom.); hubbub; to roar (as a crowd) 壁[壁] bì wall; rampart 咚[咚] dōng boom (of a drum) 魅力[魅力] mèilì charm; fascination; glamor; charisma 丰盈[豐盈] fēngyíng well-rounded; plump 内在[內在] nèizài inner; internal; intrinsic; innate 轻盈[輕盈] qīngyíng graceful; lithe; light and graceful; lighthearted; relaxed //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep025/50 words - 8 min 借[藉] jiè variant of 借[jie4] 特质[特質] tèzhì characteristic; special quality 譬如[譬如] pìrú for example; for instance; such as 胃[胃] wèi stomach; CL:個|个[ge4] 角逐[角逐] juézhú to tussle; to contend; to contest 类[類] lèi kind; type; class; category; similar; like; to resemble 相扑[相撲] xiāngpū sumo wrestling; also pr. [xiang4 pu1] 放在心上[放在心上] fàngzàixīnshàng to care about; to take seriously; to take to heart 份子[份子] fènzi one's share of a gift price 体重[體重] tǐzhòng body weight 帅哥[帥哥] shuàigē handsome guy; lady-killer; handsome (form of address) 潜意识[潛意識] qiányìshí unconscious mind; subconscious mind; subconsciousness 松垮[鬆垮] sōngkuǎ undisciplined; loose; slack 黑曜石[黑曜石] hēiyàoshí obsidian (mining) 功能[功能] gōngnéng function; capability 颊[頰] jiá cheeks 对称[對稱] duìchèn symmetry; symmetrical 暴[暴] bào sudden; violent; cruel; to show or expose; to injure 粗[粗] cū coarse; rough; thick (for cylindrical objects); unfinished; vulgar; rude; crude 诚实[誠實] chéngshí honest; honesty; honorable; truthful 真实[真實] zhēnshí true; real 特色[特色] tèsè characteristic; distinguishing feature or quality 合适[合適] héshì suitable; fitting; appropriate 光光[光光] guāngguāng bright; shiny; smooth; naked; bald; penniless 说话算话[說話算話] shuōhuàsuànhuà to do as promised; to be as good as one's word; to honor one's word; to mean what one says //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep025/75 words - 14 min 履行[履行] lǚxíng to fulfill (one's obligations); to carry out (a task); to implement (an agreement); to perform 吊[吊] diào to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person 钢丝[鋼絲] gāngsī steel wire; tightrope 侠义[俠義] xiáyì chivalrous; chivalry; knight-errantry 侠[俠] xiá knight-errant; brave and chivalrous; hero; heroic 使[使] shǐ to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct sb to do sth; envoy; messenger 蓉[蓉] róng see 芙蓉[fu2 rong2], lotus; food that has been minced, shredded, or ground into a paste, suitable for stuffing or making a sauce 鹅[鵝] é goose; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 默默[默默] mòmò in silence; not speaking 靖[靖] jìng quiet; peaceful; to make tranquil; to pacify 大侠[大俠] dàxiá knight; swordsman; noble warrior; chivalrous hero 侣[侶] lǚ companion 小龙[小龍] xiǎolóng snake (as one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals 生肖[sheng1 xiao4]) 气死[氣死] qìsǐ to infuriate; to be furious; to die from an excess of anger 侮辱[侮辱] wǔrǔ to insult; to humiliate; dishonor 依[依] yī to depend on; to comply with or listen to sb; according to; in the light of 格[格] gé square; frame; rule; (legal) case; style; character; standard; pattern; (grammar) case; (classical) to obstruct; to hinder; (classical) to arrive; to come; (classical) to investigate; to study exhaustively 食物[食物] shíwù food; CL:種|种[zhong3] 消夜[消夜] xiāoyè nighttime snack; late-night supper 蝌[蝌] kē tadpole 蚪[蚪] dǒu tadpole 拿手[拿手] náshǒu expert in; good at 跳绳[跳繩] tiàoshéng to jump rope; jump rope 轮[輪] lún wheel; disk; ring; steamship; to take turns; to rotate; by turn; classifier for big round objects: disk, or recurring events: round, turn 豪门[豪門] háomén rich and powerful (families); aristocratic; big shots //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep025/100 words - 18 min 离婚[離婚] líhūn to divorce; divorced from (one's spouse) 逮[逮] dài (literary) to arrest; to seize; to overtake; until 苍蝇[蒼蠅] cāngying housefly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 吸盘[吸盤] xīpán suction pad; sucker 这时[這時] zhèshí at this time; at this moment 候[候] hòu to wait; to inquire after; to watch; season; climate; (old) period of five days 楼[樓] lóu house with more than 1 story; storied building; floor; CL:層|层[ceng2],座[zuo4],棟|栋[dong4] 警示[警示] jǐngshì to warn; to alert; warning; cautionary 灯[燈] dēng lamp; light; lantern; CL:盞|盏[zhan3] 免礼[免禮] miǎnlǐ (formal) you may dispense with curtseying 偷懒[偷懶] tōulǎn to goof off; to be lazy 打从[打從] dǎcóng from; (ever) since 玻璃[玻璃] bōli glass; CL:張|张[zhang1],塊|块[kuai4]; (slang) male homosexual 反射[反射] fǎnshè to reflect; reflection (from a mirror etc); reflex (i.e. automatic reaction of organism) 装傻[裝傻] zhuāngshǎ to act stupid; to pretend to be naive 一网打尽[一網打盡] yīwǎngdǎjìn lit. to catch everything in the one net (idiom); fig. to scoop up the whole lot; to capture them all in one go 监狱[監獄] jiānyù prison 越狱[越獄] yuèyù to break out of prison; to jailbreak (an iOS device etc) 小聪明[小聰明] xiǎocōngming clever-clever; clever in trivial matters; sharp but petty-minded 书本[書本] shūběn book; CL:本[ben3] 诺贝尔奖[諾貝爾獎] Nuòbèi'ěrJiǎng Nobel Prize 会心[會心] huìxīn knowing (of a smile, look etc) 铁石心肠[鐵石心腸] tiěshíxīncháng to have a heart of stone; hard-hearted; unfeeling 硬邦邦[硬邦邦] yìngbāngbāng very hard 大象[大象] dàxiàng elephant; CL:隻|只[zhi1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep026/25 words - 7 min 服装[服裝] fúzhuāng dress; clothing; costume; clothes; CL:身[shen1] 仪容[儀容] yíróng appearance 动不动[動不動] dòngbudòng (typically followed by 就[jiu4]) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc); at the drop of a hat 体罚[體罰] tǐfá corporal punishment 没收[沒收] mòshōu to confiscate; to seize 好惹[好惹] hǎorě accommodating; easy to push around 降[降] jiàng to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend 降[降] xiáng to surrender; to capitulate; to subdue; to tame 术[術] shù method; technique 对付[對付] duìfu to handle; to deal with; to cope; to get by with 果汁[果汁] guǒzhī fruit juice 补充[補充] bǔchōng to replenish; to supplement; to complement; additional; supplementary; CL:個|个[ge4] 罐[罐] guàn can; jar; pot 劳心[勞心] láoxīn to work with one's brains; to rack one's brains; to worry 劳力[勞力] láolì labor; able-bodied worker; laborer; work force 单单[單單] dāndān only; merely; just 成见[成見] chéngjiàn preconceived idea; bias; prejudice 敌人[敵人] dírén enemy; CL:個|个[ge4] 教职员[教職員] jiàozhíyuán teaching and administrative staff 调解[調解] tiáojiě to mediate; to bring parties to an agreement 破费[破費] pòfèi to spend (money or time) 巡逻[巡邏] xúnluó to patrol (police, army or navy) 反攻[反攻] fǎngōng to counterattack; a counteroffensive 坠[墜] zhuì to fall; to drop; to weigh down 坠楼[墜樓] zhuìlóu to fall off or jump off a building 有志[有志] yǒuzhì to be ambitious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep026/50 words - 10 min 一同[一同] yītóng along; together 困[睏] kùn sleepy; tired 恶作剧[惡作劇] èzuòjù mischief; mischievous; practical joke; prank 跳楼[跳樓] tiàolóu to jump from a building (to kill oneself); fig. to sell at a large discount (in advertising) 主持[主持] zhǔchí to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold; to stand for (justice etc); to host (a TV or radio program etc); (TV) anchor 大胆[大膽] dàdǎn brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold; daring; fearless 查出[查出] cháchū to find out; to discover 歪风[歪風] wāifēng unhealthy trend; noxious influence 上瘾[上癮] shàngyǐn to get into a habit; to become addicted 三不五时[三不五時] sānbùwǔshí (Tw) from time to time; frequently 恶搞[惡搞] ègǎo spoof (web-based genre in PRC, acquiring cult status from 2005, involving humorous, satirical or fantastical videos, photo collections, texts, poems etc) 天天[天天] tiāntiān every day 稍微[稍微] shāowēi a little bit 先入为主[先入為主] xiānrùwéizhǔ lit. first impression is strongest 矛头[矛頭] máotóu spearhead; barb; an attack or criticism 指向[指向] zhǐxiàng to point towards; aimed at; facing; the direction indicated 妥[妥] tuǒ suitable; adequate; ready; settled 人偶[人偶] rén'ǒu puppet; figure 话剧[話劇] huàjù stage play; modern drama; CL:臺|台[tai2],部[bu4] 道具[道具] dàojù prop (theater); paraphernalia; (gaming) item; artifact 叫声[叫聲] jiàoshēng yelling (sound made by person); barking; braying; roaring (sound made by animals) 录音[錄音] lùyīn to record (sound); sound recording; CL:個|个[ge4] 档[檔] dàng official records; grade (of goods); file; records; shelves; slot; gap; crosspiece; classifier for crosspieces; classifier for events, affairs etc; Taiwan pr. [dang3] 影像[影像] yǐngxiàng image 版[版] bǎn a register; block of printing; edition; version; page //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep026/75 words - 12 min 立体[立體] lìtǐ three-dimensional; solid; stereoscopic 音响[音響] yīnxiǎng sound; acoustics; audio; hi-fi system; stereo sound system; abbr. for 組合音響|组合音响[zu3 he2 yin1 xiang3] 历[歷] lì to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; each; every; history 境[境] jìng border; place; condition; boundary; circumstances; territory 临场感[臨場感] línchǎnggǎn the feeling of actually being there 热门[熱門] rèmén popular; hot; in vogue 来电[來電] láidiàn incoming telegram or telephone call; your telegram, telephone call, or message; to send a telegram or make a telephone call here (i.e. to the speaker); to have instant attraction to sb; to have chemistry with sb; to come back (of electricity, after an outage) 铃声[鈴聲] língshēng ring; ringtone; bell stroke; tintinnabulation 尖叫[尖叫] jiānjiào to screech; to shriek 剧场[劇場] jùchǎng theater; CL:個|个[ge4] 空地[空地] kòngdì vacant land; open space 卡拉OK[卡拉OK] kǎlāOK karaoke (loanword) 以及[以及] yǐjí as well as; too; and 量[量] liáng to measure 量[量] liàng capacity; quantity; amount; to estimate; abbr. for 量詞|量词[liang4 ci2], classifier (in Chinese grammar); measure word 鬼屋[鬼屋] guǐwū haunted house 廉[廉] lián incorruptible; honest; inexpensive; to investigate (old); side wall of a traditional Chinese house (old) 录[錄] lù diary; record; to hit; to copy 科技[科技] kējì science and technology 变化[變化] biànhuà change; variation; to change; to vary; CL:個|个[ge4] 做生意[做生意] zuòshēngyì to do business 个个[個個] gègè each one individually; each and every 手脚[手腳] shǒujiǎo hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick; step in a procedure (CL: 道[dao4]) 俐落[俐落] lìluo variant of 利落[li4 luo5] 社团[社團] shètuán association; society; group; union; club; organization 约会[約會] yuēhuì appointment; engagement; date; CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4]; to arrange to meet //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep026/100 words - 16 min 流行音乐[流行音樂] liúxíngyīnyuè pop music 霜[霜] shuāng frost; white powder or cream spread over a surface; frosting; (skin) cream 粉底[粉底] fěndǐ foundation (cosmetics) 相对[相對] xiāngduì relatively; opposite; to resist; to oppose; relative; vis-a-vis; counterpart 瑕[瑕] xiá blemish; flaw in jade 彩妆[彩妝] cǎizhuāng makeup; cosmetics 挤出[擠出] jǐchū to squeeze out; to extrude; to drain; to find the time; to burst out 花生[花生] huāshēng peanut; groundnut; CL:粒[li4] 米粒[米粒] mǐlì grain of rice; granule 腹[腹] fù abdomen; stomach; belly 粉[粉] fěn powder; cosmetic face powder; food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made from any kind of flour; whitewash; white; pink 手指头[手指頭] shǒuzhǐtou fingertip; finger 海绵[海綿] hǎimián sponge (zoology); sponge (piece of absorbent material, either natural or made from plastic etc); foam rubber 温度[溫度] wēndù temperature; CL:個|个[ge4] 康[康] kāng healthy; peaceful; abundant 辅[輔] fǔ to assist; to complement; auxiliary 参[參] cān to take part in; to participate; to join; to attend; to counsel; unequal; varied; irregular; uneven; not uniform; abbr. for 參議院|参议院 Senate, Upper House 打牌[打牌] dǎpái to play mahjong or cards 耳闻[耳聞] ěrwén to hear of; to hear about 多事[多事] duōshì meddlesome; eventful 导览[導覽] dǎolǎn (visitor, tour, audio etc) guide; guided tour; (site) navigator; to guide 员[員] yuán person; employee; member 公演[公演] gōngyǎn to perform (e.g. on the stage); to lecture 保管[保管] bǎoguǎn to hold in safekeeping; to have in one's care; to guarantee; certainly; surely; custodian; curator 自然而然[自然而然] zìrán'érrán involuntary; automatically //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep026/112 words - 18 min 朝夕[朝夕] zhāoxī morning and night; all the time 拍手[拍手] pāishǒu to clap one's hands 发自[發自] fāzì to evolve from 感同身受[感同身受] gǎntóngshēnshòu to feel as if it had happened to oneself; to sympathize; (polite expression of gratitude for a favor received by a friend etc) I take it as a personal favor 唯有[唯有] wéiyǒu only 例子[例子] lìzi case; (for) instance; example; CL:個|个[ge4] 谋[謀] móu to plan; to seek; scheme 邻居[鄰居] línjū neighbor; next door; CL:個|个[ge4] 表情[表情] biǎoqíng (facial) expression; to express one's feelings; expression 自以为是[自以為是] zìyǐwéishì to believe oneself infallible (idiom); to be opinionated 蛔虫[蛔蟲] huíchóng roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), a human parasite 缠[纏] chán to wind around; to wrap round; to coil; tangle; to involve; to bother; to annoy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep027/25 words - 7 min 夺得[奪得] duódé to take (after a struggle); to wrest; to seize; to capture; to win (a trophy) 革命[革命] gémìng revolution; revolutionary (politics); CL:次[ci4] 传授[傳授] chuánshòu to impart; to pass on; to teach 各式各样[各式各樣] gèshìgèyàng (of) all kinds and sorts; various 灾难[災難] zāinàn disaster; catastrophe 不服[不服] bùfú not to accept sth; to want to have sth overruled or changed; to refuse to obey or comply; to refuse to accept as final; to remain unconvinced by; not to give in to 一发不可收拾[一發不可收拾] yīfābùkěshōushi things that have happened can hardly be controlled; to get out of hand 度过[度過] dùguò to pass; to spend (time); to survive; to get through 难关[難關] nánguān difficulty; crisis 合作社[合作社] hézuòshè cooperative; workers' or agricultural producers' cooperative etc 找麻烦[找麻煩] zhǎomáfan to look for trouble 机车[機車] jīchē locomotive; train engine car; scooter (Tw); (slang) (Tw) hard to get along with; a pain in the ass; damn!; crap! 结[結] jié knot; sturdy; bond; to tie; to bind; to check out (of a hotel) 下令[下令] xiàlìng to give an order; to command 妄想[妄想] wàngxiǎng to attempt vainly; a vain attempt; delusion 忌[忌] jì to be jealous of; fear; dread; scruple; to avoid or abstain from; to quit; to give up sth 天大[天大] tiāndà gargantuan; as big as the sky; enormous 解开[解開] jiěkāi to untie; to undo; to solve (a mystery) 心结[心結] xīnjié a matter that gnaws at one's mind; preoccupation; sore point; rancor 挟怨[挾怨] xiéyuàn to hold a grudge 报复[報復] bàofù to make reprisals; to retaliate; revenge; retaliation 人身攻击[人身攻擊] rénshēngōngjī personal attack 始作俑者[始作俑者] shǐzuòyǒngzhě lit. the first person to bury funerary dolls (idiom); fig. the originator of an evil practice 流传[流傳] liúchuán to spread; to circulate; to hand down 耻笑[恥笑] chǐxiào to sneer at sb; to ridicule //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep027/50 words - 13 min 对象[對象] duìxiàng target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend; CL:個|个[ge4] 付出[付出] fùchū to pay; to invest (energy or time in a friendship etc) 代价[代價] dàijià price; cost; consideration (in share dealing) 亭[亭] tíng pavilion; booth; kiosk; erect 胆小鬼[膽小鬼] dǎnxiǎoguǐ coward 胆[膽] dǎn gall bladder; courage; guts; gall; inner container (e.g. bladder of a football, inner container of a thermos) 缺德鬼[缺德鬼] quēdéguǐ public nuisance; a wicked, mean spirited individual 恼羞成怒[惱羞成怒] nǎoxiūchéngnù to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom) 法院[法院] fǎyuàn court of law; court 公然[公然] gōngrán openly; publicly; undisguised 遣送[遣送] qiǎnsòng to send away; to deport; to repatriate 不管怎样[不管怎樣] bùguǎnzěnyàng in any case; no matter what 气炸[氣炸] qìzhà to burst with rage; to blow one's top 彻查[徹查] chèchá to investigate thoroughly 神出鬼没[神出鬼沒] shénchūguǐmò lit. to appear and disappear unpredictably like a spirit or a ghost (idiom); fig. elusive 蒙羞[蒙羞] méngxiū to be shamed; to be humiliated 祸[禍] huò disaster; misfortune; calamity 承担[承擔] chéngdān to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc) 志同道合[志同道合] zhìtóngdàohé like-minded (idiom); fellow enthusiast; kindred spirit 听命[聽命] tīngmìng to obey an order; to take orders; to accept a state of affairs 宝宝[寶寶] bǎobǎo darling; baby 交集[交集] jiāojí intersection (symbol ∩) (set theory) 十月[十月] Shíyuè October; tenth month (of the lunar year) 袁世凯[袁世凱] YuánShìkǎi Yuan Shikai (1859-1916), senior general of late Qing, subsequently warlord and self-proclaimed emperor of China 当选[當選] dāngxuǎn to be elected; to be selected //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep027/75 words - 20 min 中华民国[中華民國] ZhōnghuáMínguó Republic of China 大总统[大總統] dàzǒngtǒng president (of a country); same as 總統|总统 国民党[國民黨] Guómíndǎng Guomindang or Kuomintang (KMT); Nationalist Party 小声[小聲] xiǎoshēng in a low voice; (speak) in whispers 眼中[眼中] yǎnzhōng in one's eyes 不快[不快] bùkuài unhappy; in low spirits; (of a knife) not sharp 慷慨[慷慨] kāngkǎi vehement; fervent; generous; giving; liberal 就义[就義] jiùyì to be killed for a righteous cause; to die a martyr 民国[民國] Mínguó Republic of China (1912-1949); used in Taiwan as the name of the calendar era (e.g. 民國六十年|民国六十年 is 1971, the 60th year after 1911) 花木兰[花木蘭] HuāMùlán Hua Mulan, legendary woman warrior (c. fifth century), Northern dynasties folk hero recorded in Sui and Tang literature 假惺惺[假惺惺] jiǎxīngxīng hypocritical; unctuous; insincerely courteous; to shed crocodile tears 抬头[抬頭] táitóu to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc 偶[偶] ǒu accidental; image; pair; mate 之所以[之所以] zhīsuǒyǐ the reason why 上报[上報] shàngbào to report to one's superiors; to appear in the news; to reply to a letter 平白无故[平白無故] píngbáiwúgù without good cause 恶劣[惡劣] èliè vile; nasty; of very poor quality 极点[極點] jídiǎn extreme point; pole; the origin (in polar coordinates) 亲手[親手] qīnshǒu personally; with one's own hands 大祸[大禍] dàhuò disaster; calamity 眼睁睁[眼睜睜] yǎnzhēngzhēng to stare blankly; to look on helplessly; to look on unfeelingly 禁[禁] jīn to endure 禁[禁] jìn to prohibit; to forbid 严刑拷打[嚴刑拷打] yánxíngkǎodǎ torture; interrogation by torture 诚意[誠意] chéngyì sincerity; good faith 取得[取得] qǔdé to acquire; to get; to obtain //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep027/76 words - 20 min 说情[說情] shuōqíng to intercede; to plead for sb else //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep028/25 words - 7 min 磁性[磁性] cíxìng magnetic; magnetism 放送[放送] fàngsòng to broadcast; to announce over loudspeakers 队友[隊友] duìyǒu member of same class, team, work group etc; teammate 哪壶不开提哪壶[哪壺不開提哪壺] nǎhúbùkāitínǎhú lit. mention the pot that doesn't boil (idiom); to touch a sore spot; to talk about sb's weak point 在世[在世] zàishì to be alive 孰[孰] shú who; which; what 藐视[藐視] miǎoshì to despise; to look down on 尊长[尊長] zūnzhǎng one's superior; one's elders and betters 杀人放火[殺人放火] shārénfànghuǒ to kill and burn (idiom); murder and arson 额度[額度] édù quota; (credit) limit 再犯[再犯] zàifàn to repeat a crime; persistent offender 资优生[資優生] zīyōushēng brilliant student 失败者[失敗者] shībàizhě loser 责[責] zé duty; responsibility; to reproach; to blame 改成[改成] gǎichéng to convert; to turn into (sth else); to adapt (a story to another medium) 低声[低聲] dīshēng in a low voice; softly 顶罪[頂罪] dǐngzuì to take the blame for sb else; to compensate for one's crime; to get charges dropped (by paying money etc) 残废[殘廢] cánfèi deformity; handicapped 禁足[禁足] jìnzú to forbid sb to go out; to confine to one location (e.g. student, soldier, prisoner, monk etc); to ground (as disciplinary measure); to gate; to curfew; restriction on movement; ban on visiting a place; out of bounds; off limits; caveat 名单[名單] míngdān list of names 来得及[來得及] láidejí there's still time; able to do sth in time 哑[啞] yǎ dumb; mute; hoarse; husky; unexploded (of artillery shell etc) 误信[誤信] wùxìn to falsely believe; to be mislead; to fall for (a trick etc) 勇气[勇氣] yǒngqì courage; valor 实际[實際] shíjì reality; practice; practical; realistic; real; actual //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep028/50 words - 14 min 按照[按照] ànzhào according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of 功过[功過] gōngguò merits and demerits; contributions and errors 相抵[相抵] xiāngdǐ to balance up; to offset; to counterbalance 据我所知[據我所知] jùwǒsuǒzhī as far as I know; to the best of my knowledge 擅长[擅長] shàncháng to be good at; to be expert in 双重标准[雙重標準] shuāngchóngbiāozhǔn double standard 大红[大紅] dàhóng crimson 一线希望[一線希望] yīxiànxīwàng a gleam of hope 哪怕[哪怕] nǎpà even; even if; even though; no matter how 退让[退讓] tuìràng to move aside; to get out of the way; to back down; to concede 改过[改過] gǎiguò to correct; to fix 揽[攬] lǎn to monopolize; to seize; to take into one's arms; to embrace; to fasten (with a rope etc); to take on (responsibility etc); to canvass 假人[假人] jiǎrén dummy (for crash testing, displaying clothes etc) 后制[後製] hòuzhì postproduction 上班[上班] shàngbān to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office 失眠[失眠] shīmián to suffer from insomnia 分裂[分裂] fēnliè to split up; to divide; to break up; fission; schism 法律责任[法律責任] fǎlǜzérèn legal responsibility; liability 而言[而言] éryán with regard to (preceding phrase) 免不了[免不了] miǎnbùliǎo unavoidable; can't be avoided 局[局] jú office; situation; classifier for games: match, set, round etc 受害者[受害者] shòuhàizhě casualty; victim; those injured and wounded 有赖于[有賴於] yǒulàiyú to rely on; to depend on 父亲[父親] fùqīn father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 误入歧途[誤入歧途] wùrùqítú to take a wrong step in life (idiom); to go astray //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep028/69 words - 21 min 终身[終身] zhōngshēn lifelong; all one's life; marriage 志工[志工] zhìgōng volunteer 小孩子[小孩子] xiǎoháizi child 心直口快[心直口快] xīnzhíkǒukuài frank and outspoken (idiom); straight speaking; to say what one thinks 赎罪[贖罪] shúzuì to atone for one's crime; to buy freedom from punishment; redemption; atonement 共犯[共犯] gòngfàn accomplice 名堂[名堂] míngtang item (in a program of entertainments); trick (act of mischief); worthwhile result; accomplishment; sth significant but not immediately apparent; sth more than meets the eye 清静[清靜] qīngjìng quiet; peaceful and quiet 老年[老年] lǎonián elderly; old age; autumn of one's years 爷爷[爺爺] yéye (coll.) father's father; paternal grandfather; CL:個|个[ge4] 回音[回音] huíyīn echo; reply; turn (ornament in music) 谈谈[談談] tántán to discuss; to have a chat 赐[賜] cì to confer; to bestow; to grant 睁[睜] zhēng to open (one's eyes) 洗脸[洗臉] xǐliǎn to wash your face 续[續] xù to continue; to replenish 监视[監視] jiānshì to monitor; to keep a close watch over; surveillance 奔波[奔波] bēnbō to rush about; to be constantly on the move 替补[替補] tìbǔ to replace (a damaged component with a new one, an injured player with a substitute player, full-time workers with casual workers etc); a substitute; a replacement //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep029/25 words - 7 min 骗子[騙子] piànzi swindler; a cheat 送行[送行] sòngxíng to see someone off; to throw someone a send-off party 鸡块[雞塊] jīkuài chicken nugget; chicken piece 偷吃[偷吃] tōuchī to eat on the sly; to pilfer food; to be unfaithful 咧[咧] lie modal particle expressing exclamation 心肠[心腸] xīncháng heart; intention; one's inclination; state of mind; to have the heart for sth; mood 道别[道別] dàobié leave-taking; to say goodbye 依依不舍[依依不捨] yīyībùshě reluctant to part (idiom); broken-hearted at having to leave 保密[保密] bǎomì to keep sth confidential; to maintain secrecy 鸟事[鳥事] niǎoshì damn thing; (not one's) goddamn business 跟屁虫[跟屁蟲] gēnpìchóng lit. bum beetle; sb who tags along; shadow; sycophant 独立[獨立] dúlì independent; independence; to stand alone 台北[台北] Táiběi Taibei or Taipei, capital of Taiwan 见识[見識] jiànshi to gain first-hand knowledge of sth; to experience for oneself; knowledge; experience; insight 歌唱[歌唱] gēchàng to sing 忠实[忠實] zhōngshí faithful 万岁[萬歲] wànsuì Long live (the king, the revolution etc)!; Your Majesty; His Majesty 敌对[敵對] díduì hostile; enemy (factions); combative 职责[職責] zhízé duty; responsibility; obligation 导向[導向] dǎoxiàng to be oriented towards; orientation 道路[道路] dàolù road; path; way; CL:條|条[tiao2] 无怨无悔[無怨無悔] wúyuànwúhuǐ no complaints; to have no regrets 受教[受教] shòujiào to receive instruction; to benefit from advice 捉弄[捉弄] zhuōnòng to tease 谅解[諒解] liàngjiě to understand; to make allowances for; understanding //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep029/50 words - 17 min 作对[作對] zuòduì to set oneself against; to oppose; to make a pair 有色[有色] yǒusè colored; non-white; non-ferrous (metals) 认定[認定] rèndìng to maintain (that sth is true); to determine (a fact); determination (of an amount); of the firm opinion; to believe firmly; to set one's mind on; to identify with 无可救药[無可救藥] wúkějiùyào lit. no antidote is possible (idiom); incurable; incorrigible; beyond redemption 净[淨] jìng clean; completely; only; net (income, exports etc); (Chinese opera) painted face male role 道里[道里] Dàolǐ Daoli district of Harbin 哈爾濱|哈尔滨[Ha1 er3 bin1] in Heilongjiang 既定[既定] jìdìng already fixed; set; established 看待[看待] kàndài to look upon; to regard 全都[全都] quándōu all; without exception 舍[捨] shě to give up; to abandon; to give alms 祝福[祝福] zhùfú blessings; to wish sb well 跟班[跟班] gēnbān attendant; footman (servant) 不舍[不捨] bùshě reluctant to part with (sth or sb); unwilling to let go of 肌[肌] jī flesh; muscle 任性[任性] rènxìng willful; headstrong; unruly 摆设[擺設] bǎishè to arrange; to set out; to decorate; to display; decorative items 遭[遭] zāo to meet by chance (usually with misfortune); classifier for events: time, turn, incident 体能[體能] tǐnéng physical capability; stamina 转圜[轉圜] zhuǎnhuán to save or redeem (a situation); to mediate; to intercede 存[存] cún to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep; to survive 明年[明年] míngnián next year 指望[指望] zhǐwàng to hope for sth; to count on; hope 孝[孝] xiào filial piety or obedience; mourning apparel 退休金[退休金] tuìxiūjīn retirement pay; pension 现阶段[現階段] xiànjiēduàn at the present stage //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep029/65 words - 19 min 体验[體驗] tǐyàn to experience for oneself 独立自主[獨立自主] dúlìzìzhǔ independent and autonomous (idiom); self-determination; to act independently; to maintain control over one's own affairs 板凳[板凳] bǎndèng wooden bench or stool; CL:張|张[zhang1],條|条[tiao2] 慢半拍[慢半拍] mànbànpāi (music) a half-beat behind; (fig.) rather slow (in performing a task, comprehending etc) 散[散] sǎn scattered; loose; to come loose; to fall apart; leisurely; powdered medicine 散[散] sàn to scatter; to break up (a meeting etc); to disperse; to disseminate; to dispel; (coll.) to sack 心不在焉[心不在焉] xīnbùzàiyān absent-minded; preoccupied; inattentive; with one's thoughts wandering 做鬼脸[做鬼臉] zuòguǐliǎn to pull a face; to grimace; to scowl 稍息[稍息] shàoxī Stand at ease! (military); Taiwan pr. [shao1 xi1] 军训[軍訓] jūnxùn military practice, esp. for reservists or new recruits; military training as a (sometimes compulsory) subject in schools and colleges; drill 在于[在於] zàiyú to be in; to lie in; to consist in; to depend on; to rest with 军人[軍人] jūnrén serviceman; soldier; military personnel 团[團] tuán round; lump; ball; to roll into a ball; to gather; regiment; group; society; classifier for a lump or a soft mass: wad (of paper), ball (of wool), cloud (of smoke) 纪律[紀律] jìlǜ discipline 乱七八糟[亂七八糟] luànqībāzāo everything in disorder (idiom); in a hideous mess; at sixes and sevens 神圣[神聖] shénshèng divine; hallow; holy; sacred //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep030/25 words - 4 min 要素[要素] yàosù essential factor; key constituent 智[智] zhì wisdom; knowledge 发[髮] fà hair; Taiwan pr. [fa3] 鹦鹉[鸚鵡] yīngwǔ parrot 探望[探望] tànwàng to visit; to call on sb; to look around 伤势[傷勢] shāngshì condition of an injury 短时间[短時間] duǎnshíjiān short term; short time 早日康复[早日康復] zǎorìkāngfù Get well soon!; to recover health quickly 多得是[多得是] duōdeshì there's no shortage; there are plenty 高中生[高中生] gāozhōngshēng senior high school student 过度[過度] guòdù excessive; over-; excess; going too far; extravagant; intemperate; overdue 恰当[恰當] qiàdàng appropriate; suitable 纾压[紓壓] shūyā to alleviate stress 合理化[合理化] hélǐhuà to rationalize; to make compatible; to streamline; rationalization 放胆[放膽] fàngdǎn to act boldly 每人[每人] měirén each person; everybody; per person 外加[外加] wàijiā in addition; extra 带头[帶頭] dàitóu to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example 顶多[頂多] dǐngduō at most; at best 另当别论[另當別論] lìngdāngbiélùn to treat differently; another cup of tea 美发[美髮] měifà hairdressing; beautiful hair 品牌[品牌] pǐnpái brand name; trademark 长期[長期] chángqī long term; long time; long range (of a forecast) 造型[造型] zàoxíng to model; to shape; appearance; style; design; form; pose 这样一来[這樣一來] zhèyàngyīlái thus; if this happens then //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep030/50 words - 10 min 增进[增進] zēngjìn to promote; to enhance; to further; to advance (a cause etc) 互动[互動] hùdòng to interact; interactive 染[染] rǎn to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate; to add color washes to a painting 技能[技能] jìnéng technical ability; skill 尽快[儘快] jǐnkuài as quickly as possible; as soon as possible; with all speed 厂商[廠商] chǎngshāng manufacturer; producer 乌烟瘴气[烏煙瘴氣] wūyānzhàngqì billowing smoke (idiom); foul atmosphere; (fig.) murky atmosphere; in a turmoil 乌云[烏雲] wūyún black cloud 过后[過後] guòhòu after the event 休学[休學] xiūxué to suspend schooling; to defer study 受理[受理] shòulǐ to accept to hear a case; to handle (a service) 赞助商[贊助商] zànzhùshāng sponsor 合办[合辦] hébàn to cooperate; to do business together 普通[普通] pǔtōng common; ordinary; general; average 恐怖[恐怖] kǒngbù terrible; frightful; frightening; terror; terrorist 饰[飾] shì decoration; ornament; to decorate; to adorn; to hide; to conceal (a fault); excuse (to hide a fault); to play a role (in opera); to impersonate 毫无[毫無] háowú not in the least; to completely lack 流行[流行] liúxíng (of a contagious disease etc) to spread; to propagate; (of a style of clothing, song etc) popular; fashionable 设计[設計] shèjì plan; design; to design; to plan; CL:個|个[ge4] 客人[客人] kèrén visitor; guest; customer; client; CL:位[wei4] 怪里怪气[怪里怪氣] guàilǐguàiqì eccentric; odd-looking; peculiar 道谢[道謝] dàoxiè to express thanks 蚵[蚵] é oyster (Taiwanese) 令人钦佩[令人欽佩] lìngrénqīnpèi admirable 万年[萬年] Wànnián Wannian county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep030/75 words - 12 min 落选[落選] luòxuǎn to fail to be chosen (or elected); to lose an election 合得来[合得來] hédelái to get along well; compatible; also written 和得來|和得来[he2 de5 lai2] 有缘[有緣] yǒuyuán related; brought together by fate 芙[芙] fú see 芙蓉[fu2 rong2], lotus 方案[方案] fāng'àn plan; program (for action etc); proposal; proposed bill; CL:個|个[ge4],套[tao4] 产品[產品] chǎnpǐn goods; merchandise; product; CL:個|个[ge4] 公司[公司] gōngsī (business) company; company; firm; corporation; incorporated; CL:家[jia1] 具体[具體] jùtǐ concrete; definite; specific 制[制] zhì system; to control; to regulate; variant of 製|制[zhi4] 设定[設定] shèdìng to set; to set up; to install; setting; preferences 无色[無色] wúsè colorless 设[設] shè to set up; to arrange; to establish; to found; to display 全权[全權] quánquán full powers; total authority; plenipotentiary powers 评分[評分] píngfēn to grade; to mark (student's work); grade; score (of student's work) 分工[分工] fēngōng to divide up the work; division of labor 脑力激荡[腦力激盪] nǎolìjīdàng to brainstorm 激发[激發] jīfā to arouse; to excite 扮[扮] bàn to disguise oneself as; to dress up; to play (a role); to put on (an expression) 爷[爺] yé grandpa; old gentleman 若[若] ruò to seem; like; as; if 曦[曦] xī light of day 浪漫[浪漫] làngmàn romantic 恋[戀] liàn to feel attached to; to long for; to love 霸气[霸氣] bàqì imperious; aggressive; assertive; dictatorial manner; boldness; CL:股[gu3] 落伍[落伍] luòwǔ to fall behind the ranks; to be outdated //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep030/100 words - 19 min 理光[理光] Lǐguāng Ricoh, Japanese imaging and electronics company 秃头[禿頭] tūtóu baldness 芭比[芭比] Bābǐ Barbie 想当然[想當然] xiǎngdāngrán to take sth for granted 正经[正經] zhèngjīng decent; honorable; proper; serious; according to standards 自愿[自願] zìyuàn voluntary 出奇制胜[出奇制勝] chūqízhìshèng to win by a surprise move 古典[古典] gǔdiǎn classical 美人[美人] měirén beauty; belle 古代[古代] gǔdài ancient times; olden times 杨贵妃[楊貴妃] YángGuìfēi Yang Yuhuan 楊玉環|杨玉环[Yang2 Yu4 huan2] or Yang Guifei (719-756), famous Tang beauty, consort of Emperor Xuanzhong 唐玄宗[Tang2 Xuan2 zong1], blamed for extravagance and killed as a scapegoat during the An-Shi Rebellion 安史之亂|安史之乱[An1 Shi3 zhi1 Luan4] 摆摊[擺攤] bǎitān to set up a vendor's stall in the street 猪肉[豬肉] zhūròu pork 染发[染髮] rǎnfà to dye one's hair; rinse; tint 平等[平等] píngděng equal; equality 专利[專利] zhuānlì patent; sth uniquely enjoyed (or possessed etc) by a certain group of people; monopoly 共识[共識] gòngshí common understanding; consensus 到齐[到齊] dàoqí to be all present 付钱[付錢] fùqián to pay money 食[食] shí to eat; food; animal feed; eclipse 默契[默契] mòqì tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other; (of team members) well coordinated; tight 上诉[上訴] shàngsù to appeal (a judicial case); appeal 录取[錄取] lùqǔ to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc) who passes an entrance exam; to admit (a student); to hire (a job candidate) 保全[保全] bǎoquán to save from damage; to preserve; to maintain; to keep in good repair; (Tw) security guard 一言[一言] yīyán one sentence; brief remark //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep030/102 words - 19 min 既[既] jì already; since; both... (and...) 驷[駟] sì team of 4 horses //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep031/25 words - 5 min 固执[固執] gùzhí obstinate; stubborn 布[布] bù cloth; to declare; to announce; to spread; to make known 卡通[卡通] kǎtōng cartoon (loanword) 优质[優質] yōuzhì excellent quality 染发剂[染髮劑] rǎnfàjì hair dye; rinse; tint 护[護] hù to protect 时尚[時尚] shíshàng fashion; fad; fashionable 尖端[尖端] jiānduān sharp pointed end; the tip; the cusp; tip-top; most advanced and sophisticated; highest peak; the best 唯利是图[唯利是圖] wéilìshìtú to seek nothing but profit (idiom); personal profit before everything; self-seeking 商人[商人] shāngrén merchant; businessman 学问[學問] xuéwèn learning; knowledge; CL:個|个[ge4] 天然[天然] tiānrán natural 脂[脂] zhī fat; rouge (cosmetics); resin 头皮[頭皮] tóupí scalp 前一天[前一天] qiányītiān the day before (an event) 洗头[洗頭] xǐtóu to wash one's hair; to have a shampoo 避免[避免] bìmiǎn to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from 伤口[傷口] shāngkǒu wound; cut 痕[痕] hén scar; traces 分组[分組] fēnzǔ to divide into groups; (computer networking) packet 请教[請教] qǐngjiào to ask for guidance; to consult 时装[時裝] shízhuāng fashion; fashionable clothes 杂志[雜誌] zázhì magazine; CL:本[ben3],份[fen4],期[qi1] 美女[美女] měinǚ beautiful woman 无敌[無敵] wúdí unequalled; without rival; a paragon //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep031/50 words - 14 min 麦克风[麥克風] màikèfēng microphone (loanword) 呼叫[呼叫] hūjiào to shout; to yell; (telecommunications) to call 研究[研究] yánjiū research; a study; CL:項|项[xiang4]; to research; to look into 半天[半天] bàntiān half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair; CL:個|个[ge4] 工[工] gōng work; worker; skill; profession; trade; craft; labor 欲[欲] yù to wish for; to desire; variant of 慾|欲[yu4] 利[利] lì sharp; favorable; advantage; benefit; profit; interest; to do good to; to benefit 器[器] qì device; tool; utensil; CL:臺|台[tai2] 录影[錄影] lùyǐng to videotape; to videorecord 野[野] yě field; plain; open space; limit; boundary; rude; feral 苺[苺] méi variant of 莓, berry; strawberry 菜色[菜色] càisè dish; lean and hungry look (resulting from vegetarian diet); emaciated look (from malnutrition) 死去[死去] sǐqù to die 吉他[吉他] jítā guitar (loanword); CL:把[ba3] 挫折[挫折] cuòzhé setback; reverse; check; defeat; frustration; disappointment; to frustrate; to discourage; to set sb back; to blunt; to subdue 演艺圈[演藝圈] yǎnyìquān show business 相遇[相遇] xiāngyù to meet; to encounter; to come across 追问[追問] zhuīwèn to question closely; to investigate in detail; to examine minutely; to get to the heart of the matter 试着[試著] shìzhe (coll.) to try to 保守[保守] bǎoshǒu conservative; to guard; to keep 欢呼[歡呼] huānhū to cheer for; to acclaim 早起[早起] zǎoqǐ to get up early 梦到[夢到] mèngdào to dream of; to dream about 右转[右轉] yòuzhuǎn to turn right 脾气[脾氣] píqi character; temperament; disposition; bad temper; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep031/75 words - 18 min 跟头[跟頭] gēntou tumble; somersault 面试[面試] miànshì to be interviewed (as a candidate); interview 争先恐后[爭先恐後] zhēngxiānkǒnghòu striving to be first and fearing to be last (idiom); outdoing one another 滑[滑] huá to slip; to slide; smooth; slippery; cunning 连络[連絡] liánluò variant of 聯絡|联络[lian2 luo4] 活生生[活生生] huóshēngshēng real (people); living (artist); while still alive (e.g. skinned alive) 顽固[頑固] wángù stubborn; obstinate 驴子[驢子] lǘzi ass; donkey 红萝卜[紅蘿蔔] hóngluóbo carrot; radish 昔日[昔日] xīrì formerly; in olden days 伙伴[伙伴] huǒbàn partner; companion; comrade 烤[烤] kǎo to roast; to bake; to broil 乳猪[乳豬] rǔzhū suckling pig 洋娃娃[洋娃娃] yángwáwa doll (of Western appearance) 美的[美的] Měidí Midea (brand) 芭[芭] bā a herb; banana 娃娃[娃娃] wáwa baby; small child; doll 发掘[發掘] fājué to excavate; to explore; (fig.) to unearth; to tap into 罢了[罷了] bàle a modal particle indicating (that's all, only, nothing much) 棕色[棕色] zōngsè brown 栗色[栗色] lìsè maroon (color) 亚麻[亞麻] yàmá flax 绿[綠] lǜ green 可可[可可] kěkě cocoa (loanword) 棕[棕] zōng palm; palm fiber; coir (coconut fiber); brown //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep031/80 words - 19 min 到达[到達] dàodá to reach; to arrive 获得[獲得] huòdé to obtain; to receive; to get 试一试[試一試] shìyīshì to have a try 叔叔[叔叔] shūshu father's younger brother; uncle; Taiwan pr. [shu2 shu5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 转头[轉頭] zhuǎntóu to turn one's head; to change direction; U-turn; volte face; to repent //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep032/25 words - 7 min 办好[辦好] bànhǎo to manage well 手续[手續] shǒuxù procedure; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4]; formalities 几样[幾樣] jǐyàng several kinds 文件[文件] wénjiàn document; file; CL:份[fen4] 显然[顯然] xiǎnrán clear; evident; obvious(ly) 窍门[竅門] qiàomén a trick; an ingenious method; know-how; the knack (of doing sth) 服输[服輸] fúshū to concede; to admit defeat; to admit sth is wrong after insisting it is right 佛山[佛山] Fóshān Foshan prefecture-level city in Guangdong 咏春[詠春] yǒngchūn Wing Chun; same as 詠春拳|咏春拳[yong3 chun1 quan2]; Yongchun - "Singing Spring Fist" (Chinese martial art) 承[承] chéng to bear; to carry; to hold; to continue; to undertake; to take charge; owing to; due to; to receive 欢送会[歡送會] huānsònghuì farewell party 凶狠[凶狠] xiōnghěn cruel; vicious; fierce and malicious; vengeful 心力[心力] xīnlì mental and physical efforts 买一送一[買一送一] mǎiyīsòngyī buy one, get one free; two for the price of one 月亮[月亮] yuèliang the moon 使命[使命] shǐmìng mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself; a calling 爱人[愛人] àiren spouse (PRC); lover (non-PRC); CL:個|个[ge4] 登[登] dēng to scale (a height); to ascend; to mount; to publish or record; to enter (e.g. in a register); to press down with the foot; to step or tread on; to put on (shoes or trousers) (dialect); to be gathered and taken to the threshing ground (old) 天台[天台] Tiāntāi Mt Tiantai near Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴 in Zhejiang, the center of Tiantai Buddhism 天台宗; Tiantai county in Taizhou 台州[Tai1 zhou1], Zhejiang 聚在一起[聚在一起] jùzàiyīqǐ to get together 歌曲[歌曲] gēqǔ song 风筝[風箏] fēngzhēng kite 高飞[高飛] gāofēi to soar 跌跌撞撞[跌跌撞撞] diēdiezhuàngzhuàng to stagger along 翱翔[翱翔] áoxiáng to soar; to wheel about in the sky //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep032/50 words - 10 min 向往[嚮往] xiàngwǎng to yearn for; to look forward to 蓝天[藍天] lántiān blue sky 牵绊[牽絆] qiānbàn to bind; to yoke; to impede 神采飞扬[神采飛揚] shéncǎifēiyáng in high spirits (idiom); glowing with health and vigor 许多[許多] xǔduō many; a lot of; much 相同[相同] xiāngtóng identical; same 渴望[渴望] kěwàng to thirst for; to long for 时光[時光] shíguāng time; era; period of time 激荡[激盪] jīdàng to rage; to dash; to surge 理直气壮[理直氣壯] lǐzhíqìzhuàng in the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and confident with justice on one's side; to have the courage of one's convictions; just and forceful 征服[征服] zhēngfú to conquer; to subdue; to vanquish 逆风[逆風] nìfēng to go against the wind; contrary wind; a headwind 阻挡[阻擋] zǔdǎng to stop; to resist; to obstruct 倔强[倔強] juéjiàng stubborn; obstinate; unbending 颠[顛] diān top (of the head); apex; to fall forwards; inverted; to jolt 义无反顾[義無反顧] yìwúfǎngù honor does not allow one to glance back (idiom); duty-bound not to turn back; no surrender; to pursue justice with no second thoughts 彩色[彩色] cǎisè color; multi-colored; CL:種|种[zhong3] 升[升] shēng to ascend; to rise to the rank of; to promote; to hoist; liter; measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth dou 斗[dou3] 挥[揮] huī to wave; to brandish; to command; to conduct; to scatter; to disperse 泪水[淚水] lèishuǐ teardrop; tears 此刻[此刻] cǐkè this moment; now; at present 徬[徬] páng irresolute 徨[徨] huáng irresolute 心灵[心靈] xīnlíng bright; smart; quick-witted; heart; thoughts; spirit 抛开[拋開] pāokāi to throw out; to get rid of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep032/75 words - 15 min 团圆[團圓] tuányuán to have a reunion 好强[好強] hàoqiáng eager to be first 百分百[百分百] bǎifēnbǎi one hundred percent; totally (effective) 细胞[細胞] xìbāo cell (biology) 射[射] shè to shoot; to launch; to allude to; radio- (chemistry) 破纪录[破紀錄] pòjìlù to break a record; record-breaking 百发百中[百發百中] bǎifābǎizhòng lit. one hundred shots, one hundred hits; to carry out a task with great precision; to shoot with unfailing accuracy; be a crack shot (idiom) 咖啡厅[咖啡廳] kāfēitīng coffee shop 繁重[繁重] fánzhòng heavy; burdensome; heavy-duty; arduous; onerous 吃苦[吃苦] chīkǔ to bear hardships 苦瓜[苦瓜] kǔguā bitter melon (bitter gourd, balsam pear, balsam apple, leprosy gourd, bitter cucumber) 看戏[看戲] kànxì to watch a play; to watch passively (i.e. from the sidelines, from the crowd) 苦情[苦情] kǔqíng wretched situation; plight; wretched; miserable 点餐[點餐] diǎncān (at a restaurant) to order a meal; (of a waiter) to take an order 盘子[盤子] pánzi tray; plate; dish; CL:個|个[ge4] 结帐[結帳] jiézhàng to pay the bill; to settle accounts; also written 結賬|结账 试用[試用] shìyòng to try sth out; to be on probation 欢迎光临[歡迎光臨] huānyíngguānglín welcome 菜单[菜單] càidān menu; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1] 咖啡[咖啡] kāfēi coffee (loanword); CL:杯[bei1] 拿铁[拿鐵] nátiě latte (loanword) 牛奶[牛奶] niúnǎi cow's milk; CL:瓶[ping2],杯[bei1] 乳糖[乳糖] rǔtáng lactose 耐[耐] nài capable of enduring; able to tolerate; patient; durable; hardy; resistant 红茶[紅茶] hóngchá black tea; CL:杯[bei1],壺|壶[hu2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep032/92 words - 19 min 稍等[稍等] shāoděng to wait a moment 桌面[桌面] zhuōmiàn desktop; tabletop 感人[感人] gǎnrén touching; moving 重重[重重] chóngchóng layer upon layer; one after another 灰心[灰心] huīxīn to lose heart; to be discouraged 复学[復學] fùxué to return to school (after an interruption); to resume one's studies 心软[心軟] xīnruǎn to be softhearted; to be tenderhearted; to be kindhearted 老父[老父] lǎofù father; old man; venerable sir 亲情[親情] qīnqíng affection; family love; love, esp. within a married couple or between parents and children 攻势[攻勢] gōngshì (military) offensive 交流道[交流道] jiāoliúdào (Tw) highway interchange; (fig.) channel of communication 营[營] yíng camp; barracks; battalion; to build; to operate; to manage; to strive for 晚会[晚會] wǎnhuì evening party; CL:個|个[ge4] 团体[團體] tuántǐ group; organization; team; CL:個|个[ge4] 惭愧[慚愧] cánkuì ashamed 分崩离析[分崩離析] fēnbēnglíxī to collapse and fall apart (idiom); to break up; falling to pieces 刀子[刀子] dāozi knife; CL:把[ba3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep033/25 words - 8 min 从轻[從輕] cóngqīng to be lenient (in sentencing) 夸大[誇大] kuādà to exaggerate 传来[傳來] chuánlái (of a sound) to come through; to be heard; (of news) to arrive 否认[否認] fǒurèn to declare to be untrue; to deny 心地[心地] xīndì character 过得[過得] guòdé How are you getting by?; How's life?; contraction of 過得去|过得去, can get by; tolerably well; not too bad 主角[主角] zhǔjué leading role; lead 愁眉苦脸[愁眉苦臉] chóuméikǔliǎn to look anxious (idiom); to look miserable 诅咒[詛咒] zǔzhòu to curse 价钱[價錢] jiàqian price 倍[倍] bèi (two, three etc) -fold; times (multiplier); double; to increase or multiply 老实说[老實說] lǎoshíshuō honestly speaking; to be frank, ... 揍[揍] zòu to beat up; to break to pieces 美人鱼[美人魚] měirényú mermaid 丽[麗] lì beautiful 搭配[搭配] dāpèi to pair up; to match; to arrange in pairs; to add sth into a group 抢眼[搶眼] qiǎngyǎn eye-catching 栗[栗] lì chestnut 空虚[空虛] kōngxū hollow; emptiness; meaningless 寂寞[寂寞] jìmò lonely; lonesome; (of a place) quiet; silent 福[福] fú good fortune; happiness; luck 铺[鋪] pū to spread; to display; to set up; (old) holder for door-knocker 铺[鋪] pù plank bed; place to sleep; shop; store; (old) relay station 笔记[筆記] bǐjì to take down (in writing); notes; a type of literature consisting mainly of short sketches; CL:本[ben3] 梳[梳] shū a comb; to comb 好用[好用] hǎoyòng useful; serviceable; effective; handy; easy to use //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep033/50 words - 15 min 晕[暈] yūn confused; dizzy; giddy; to faint; to swoon; to lose consciousness; to pass out 晕[暈] yùn dizzy; halo; ring around moon or sun 同款[同款] tóngkuǎn similar (model); merchandise similar to that used by a celebrity etc 情侣[情侶] qínglǚ sweethearts; lovers 有染[有染] yǒurǎn to have an affair with sb 缺席[缺席] quēxí absence; absent 魅力四射[魅力四射] mèilìsìshè glamorous; charming; seductive 狂野[狂野] kuángyě coarse and wild 潮[潮] cháo tide; current; damp; moist; humid 无限[無限] wúxiàn unlimited; unbounded 创造力[創造力] chuàngzàolì ingenuity; creativity 美学[美學] měixué aesthetics 概念[概念] gàiniàn concept; idea; CL:個|个[ge4] 告白[告白] gàobái to announce publicly; to explain oneself; to reveal one's feelings; to confess; to declare one's love 诗[詩] shī poem; CL:首[shou3]; poetry; verse 静止[靜止] jìngzhǐ still; immobile; static; stationary 弹琴[彈琴] tánqín to play or strum a lute or other stringed instrument 伴奏[伴奏] bànzòu to accompany (musically) 验收[驗收] yànshōu to inspect and accept; acceptance 如今[如今] rújīn nowadays; now 闪烁[閃爍] shǎnshuò flickering; twinkling; evasive; vague (of speech) 彼此[彼此] bǐcǐ each other; one another 守候[守候] shǒuhòu to wait for; to expect; to keep watch; to watch over; to nurse 解脱[解脫] jiětuō to untie; to free; to absolve of; to get free of; to extirpate oneself; (Buddhism) to free oneself of worldly worries 双手[雙手] shuāngshǒu both hands 为何[為何] wèihé why //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep033/68 words - 21 min 座[座] zuò seat; base; stand; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for buildings, mountains and similar immovable objects 届[屆] jiè to arrive at (place or time); period; to become due; classifier for events, meetings, elections, sporting fixtures, years (of graduation) 内容[內容] nèiróng content; substance; details; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 观众[觀眾] guānzhòng spectators; audience; visitors (to an exhibition etc) 评审[評審] píngshěn to appraise; to evaluate; to judge 耳目一新[耳目一新] ěrmùyīxīn a pleasant change; a breath of fresh air; refreshing 大型[大型] dàxíng large; large-scale 分配[分配] fēnpèi to distribute; to assign; to allocate; to partition (a hard drive) 经典[經典] jīngdiǎn the classics; scriptures; classical; classic (example, case etc); typical 趴[趴] pā to lie on one's stomach; to lean forward, resting one's upper body (on a desktop etc); (Tw) percent 冏[冏] jiǒng velvetleaf (Abutilon avicennae), plant of the jute family; bright 寒窗[寒窗] hánchuāng a life of strenuous studies (idiom) 无人[無人] wúrén unmanned; uninhabited 一举[一舉] yījǔ a move; an action; in one move; at a stroke; in one go 成名[成名] chéngmíng to make one's name; to become famous 弟妹[弟妹] dìmèi younger sibling; younger brother's wife 程[程] chéng rule; order; regulations; formula; journey; procedure; sequence 晴[晴] qíng clear; fine (weather) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep034/25 words - 8 min 无微不至[無微不至] wúwēibùzhì in every possible way (idiom); meticulous 疼爱[疼愛] téng'ài to love dearly 有加[有加] yǒujiā extremely (placed after verb or adjective) 打抱不平[打抱不平] dǎbàobùpíng to come to the aid of sb suffering an injustice; to fight for justice; also written 抱打不平[bao4 da3 bu4 ping2] 矮胖[矮胖] ǎipàng short and stout; dumpy; roly-poly 近视[近視] jìnshì shortsighted; nearsighted; myopia 一早[一早] yīzǎo early in the morning; at dawn 说来话长[說來話長] shuōláihuàcháng start explaining and it's a long story (idiom); complicated and not easy to express succinctly 油[油] yóu oil; fat; grease; petroleum; to apply tung oil, paint or varnish; oily; greasy; glib; cunning 殷[殷] yīn flourishing; abundant; earnest; hospitable 翰[翰] hàn writing brush; writing; pen 志[志] zhì aspiration; ambition; the will 伟[偉] wěi big; large; great 黄玉[黃玉] huángyù topaz 婷[婷] tíng graceful 轩[軒] xuān pavilion with a view; high; tall; high fronted, curtained carriage (old) 下放[下放] xiàfàng to delegate; to decentralize; to demote a party cadre to work on the shop floor or in the countryside 边疆[邊疆] biānjiāng border area; borderland; frontier; frontier region 踢[踢] tī to kick; to play (e.g. soccer); (slang) butch (in a lesbian relationship) 蔡[蔡] Cài surname Cai 昆[昆] kūn descendant; elder brother; a style of Chinese poetry 门神[門神] ménshén door god 骆[駱] luò camel; white horse with a black mane (archaic) 欣[欣] xīn happy 捣乱[搗亂] dǎoluàn to disturb; to look for trouble; to stir up a row; to bother sb intentionally //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep034/50 words - 14 min 人气[人氣] rénqì popularity; personality; character 奖[獎] jiǎng prize; award; encouragement; CL:個|个[ge4] 颁发[頒發] bānfā to issue; to promulgate; to award 吸睛[吸睛] xījīng eye-catching 奖项[獎項] jiǎngxiàng award; prize; CL:項|项[xiang4] 认可[認可] rènkě to approve; approval; acknowledgment; OK 颁[頒] bān to promulgate; to send out; to issue; to grant or confer 吝啬[吝嗇] lìnsè stingy; mean; miserly 尝[嘗] cháng to taste; to try; to experience; already; ever; once 格调[格調] gédiào style (of art or literature); form; one's work style; moral character 层次[層次] céngcì layer; level; gradation; arrangement of ideas; (a person's) standing 奖杯[獎杯] jiǎngbēi trophy cup 有所[有所] yǒusuǒ somewhat; to some extent 收获[收穫] shōuhuò to harvest; to reap; to gain; crop; harvest; profit; gain; bonus; reward 大批[大批] dàpī large quantities of 采购[採購] cǎigòu to procure (for an enterprise etc); to purchase 赚钱[賺錢] zhuànqián to earn money; moneymaking 架[架] jià to support; frame; rack; framework; classifier for planes, large vehicles, radios etc 仗[仗] zhàng weaponry; to hold (a weapon); to wield; to rely on; to depend on; war; battle 取笑[取笑] qǔxiào to tease; to make fun of 中途[中途] zhōngtú midway 搬家[搬家] bānjiā to move house; removal 校风[校風] xiàofēng the tone of a school; campus atmosphere 多元化[多元化] duōyuánhuà diversification; pluralism; to diversify 内涵[內涵] nèihán meaningful content; implication; connotation (semantics); inner qualities (of a person) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep034/75 words - 18 min 监控[監控] jiānkòng to monitor 一对[一對] yīduì couple; pair 靠近[靠近] kàojìn near; to approach 半年[半年] bànnián half a year 分给[分給] fēngěi to divide (and give to others) 书桌[書桌] shūzhuō desk; CL:張|张[zhang1] 求婚[求婚] qiúhūn to propose marriage 幕[幕] mù curtain or screen; canopy or tent; headquarters of a general; act (of a play) 汽车[汽車] qìchē car; automobile; bus; CL:輛|辆[liang4] 阶段[階段] jiēduàn stage; section; phase; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 海选[海選] hǎixuǎn direct, winner-takes-all system of election in use for village committees; preselection for a competition 晋级[晉級] jìnjí to advance in rank; promotion; advancement 大姐头[大姐頭] dàjiětóu (Tw) female gang leader; female boss; big sister 期间[期間] qījiān period of time; time; time period; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 肚皮舞[肚皮舞] dùpíwǔ belly dance 肚皮[肚皮] dùpí belly 野餐[野餐] yěcān picnic; to have a picnic 代数学[代數學] dàishùxué algebra (as branch of math.) 突飞猛进[突飛猛進] tūfēiměngjìn to advance by leaps and bounds 年代[年代] niándài a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age; era; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 羞于启齿[羞於啟齒] xiūyúqǐchǐ to be too shy to speak one's mind (idiom) 牵手[牽手] qiānshǒu to hold hands 怀孕[懷孕] huáiyùn pregnant; to have conceived; gestation; pregnancy 亲嘴[親嘴] qīnzuǐ to kiss (on the mouth) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep034/100 words - 19 min 人体器官[人體器官] réntǐqìguān human organ 人体[人體] réntǐ human body 器官[器官] qìguān organ (part of body tissue); apparatus 充满[充滿] chōngmǎn full of; brimming with; very full; permeated 奥妙[奧妙] àomiào marvelous; mysterious; profound; marvel; wonder 伸缩[伸縮] shēnsuō to lengthen and shorten; flexible; adjustable; retractable; extensible; telescoping (collapsible) 膨胀[膨脹] péngzhàng to expand; to inflate; to swell 未成[未成] wèichéng minor (i.e. person under 18); incomplete; unachieved; failed; abortive 朝[朝] cháo imperial or royal court; government; dynasty; reign of a sovereign or emperor; court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor; to make a pilgrimage to; facing; towards 朝[朝] zhāo morning 一方面[一方面] yīfāngmiàn on the one hand 瞳孔[瞳孔] tóngkǒng pupil (of eye) 灯光[燈光] dēngguāng (stage) lighting; light 微弱[微弱] wēiruò weak; faint; feeble 放大[放大] fàngdà to enlarge; to magnify 光线[光線] guāngxiàn light ray; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]; light; illumination; lighting (for a photograph) 看齐[看齊] kànqí to follow sb's example; to emulate; (of troops etc) to dress (come into alignment for parade formation) 作答[作答] zuòdá to answer; to respond 校花[校花] xiàohuā the prettiest girl in the school (see also 校草[xiao4 cao3]); school beauty queen; campus belle; prom queen 甜心[甜心] tiánxīn delighted to oblige; sweetheart 兔[兔] tù rabbit 绝色[絕色] juésè (of a woman) remarkably beautiful; stunning 贺尔蒙[賀爾蒙] hè'ěrméng hormone (loanword) 费洛蒙[費洛蒙] fèiluòméng pheromone 开屏[開屏] kāipíng (a peacock) spreads its tail 引人注目[引人注目] yǐnrénzhùmù to attract attention; eye-catching; conspicuous //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep034/105 words - 20 min 做作[做作] zuòzuo affected; artificial 不屑[不屑] bùxiè to disdain to do sth; to think sth not worth doing; to feel it beneath one's dignity 吸引[吸引] xīyǐn to attract (interest, investment etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 偶像剧[偶像劇] ǒuxiàngjù idol drama; drama series in which the actors are chosen for their preexisting popularity with young viewers 冤家[冤家] yuānjia enemy; foe; (in opera) sweetheart or destined love //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep035/25 words - 7 min 美国[美國] Měiguó United States; USA; US 特效[特效] tèxiào special effect; specially good effect; especially efficacious 壮[壯] zhuàng to strengthen; strong; robust 显得[顯得] xiǎnde to seem; to look; to appear 慢跑[慢跑] mànpǎo jogging; to jog; to canter; a slow trot 闪闪[閃閃] shǎnshǎn flickering; sparkling; glistening; glittering 发光[發光] fāguāng to shine 黯淡[黯淡] àndàn variant of 暗淡[an4 dan4] 过期[過期] guòqī to be overdue; to exceed the time limit; to expire (as in expiration date) 瞎子[瞎子] xiāzi blind person 暧昧[曖昧] àimèi vague; ambiguous; equivocal; dubious 受尽[受盡] shòujìn to suffer enough from; to suffer all kinds of; to have one's fill of 停止[停止] tíngzhǐ to stop; to halt; to cease 假如[假如] jiǎrú if 爱因斯坦[愛因斯坦] Àiyīnsītǎn Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born theoretical physicist 活着[活著] huózhe alive 揭开[揭開] jiēkāi to uncover; to open 黑洞[黑洞] hēidòng (astronomy) black hole 穿越时空[穿越時空] chuānyuèshíkōng to travel through time 早安[早安] zǎo'ān Good morning! 汉堡[漢堡] hànbǎo hamburger (loanword) 松饼[鬆餅] sōngbǐng muffin; pancake; (Tw) waffle 三明治[三明治] sānmíngzhì sandwich (loanword); CL:個|个[ge4] 烧饼[燒餅] shāobing baked sesame seed-coated cake 油条[油條] yóutiáo youtiao (deep-fried breadstick); CL:根[gen1]; slick and sly person //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep035/50 words - 11 min 吃油[吃油] chīyóu (of food) to absorb oil; (of a vehicle) to guzzle fuel 着落[著落] zhuóluò whereabouts; place to settle; reliable source (of funds etc); (of responsibility for a matter) to rest with sb; settlement; solution 缩[縮] suō to withdraw; to pull back; to contract; to shrink; to reduce; abbreviation; also pr. [su4] 自动自发[自動自發] zìdòngzìfā (to act) on one's own initiative 勉[勉] miǎn to exhort; to make an effort 榜样[榜樣] bǎngyàng example; model; CL:個|个[ge4] 稳定[穩定] wěndìng steady; stable; stability; to stabilize; to pacify 举动[舉動] jǔdòng act; action; activity; move; movement 同侪[同儕] tóngchái peer; member of the same class, generation or social group 维特[維特] Wéitè Werther, opera by Jules Massenet; Werther, German masculine given name 爱慕[愛慕] àimù to adore; to admire 听话[聽話] tīnghuà to do what one is told; obedient 躲避球[躲避球] duǒbìqiú dodgeball 耐力[耐力] nàilì endurance 敏锐[敏銳] mǐnruì keen; sharp; acute 斗[鬥] dòu to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together 游戏[遊戲] yóuxì game; CL:場|场[chang3]; to play 高大[高大] gāodà tall; lofty 每年[每年] měinián every year; each year; yearly 市长[市長] shìzhǎng mayor 杯[盃] bēi variant of 杯[bei1]; trophy cup; classifier for certain containers of liquids: glass, cup 中坜[中壢] Zhōnglì Zhongli or Chungli city in Taoyuan county 桃園縣|桃园县[Tao2 yuan2 xian4], north Taiwan 地区[地區] dìqū local; regional; district (not necessarily formal administrative unit); region; area; as suffix to city name, means prefecture or county (area administered by a prefecture-level city or county level city); CL:個|个[ge4] 延续[延續] yánxù to continue; to go on; to last 计画[計畫] jìhuà variant of 計劃|计划[ji4 hua4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep035/75 words - 17 min 跑来跑去[跑來跑去] pǎoláipǎoqù to scamper; to run around 杂草[雜草] zácǎo weeds 去除[去除] qùchú to remove; to dislodge 泰拳[泰拳] Tàiquán Muay Thai - "Thai fist" - Martial Art 发球[發球] fāqiú to serve the ball; to tee off 规则[規則] guīzé rule; regulation; rules and regulations 下手[下手] xiàshǒu to start; to put one's hand to; to set about; the seat to the right of the main guest 涂[塗] tú to apply (paint etc); to smear; to daub; to blot out; to scribble; to scrawl; (literary) mud; street 剌[剌] là perverse; unreasonable; absurd 眉头[眉頭] méitóu brows 皱[皺] zhòu to wrinkle; wrinkled; to crease 过瘾[過癮] guòyǐn to satisfy a craving; to get a kick out of sth; gratifying; immensely enjoyable; satisfying; fulfilling 要不[要不] yàobù otherwise; or else; how about...?; either... (or...) 愧疚[愧疚] kuìjiù to feel guilty; to feel ashamed of oneself; to be remorseful 欣赏[欣賞] xīnshǎng to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire 倒灶[倒灶] dǎozào to fall (from power); in decline; unlucky 收场[收場] shōuchǎng the end; an ending; to wind down; to conclude 过节[過節] guòjié to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over) 情人节[情人節] Qíngrénjié Valentine's Day 说起[說起] shuōqǐ to mention; to bring up (a subject); with regard to; as for 热衷[熱衷] rèzhōng to feel strongly about; to be fond of; obsession; deep commitment 心切[心切] xīnqiè eager; impatient; guileless 俗话说[俗話說] súhuàshuō as the proverb says; as they say... 部队[部隊] bùduì army; armed forces; troops; force; unit; CL:個|个[ge4] 亲近[親近] qīnjìn intimate; to get close to //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep035/76 words - 19 min 睁开[睜開] zhēngkāi to open (one's eyes) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep036/25 words - 6 min 深远[深遠] shēnyuǎn far-reaching; profound and long-lasting 整体[整體] zhěngtǐ whole entity; entire body; synthesis; as a whole (situation, construction, team etc); global; macrocosm; integral; holistic; whole 加分[加分] jiāfēn extra credit (on a test); bonus point 功效[功效] gōngxiào efficacy 连发[連發] liánfā to fire (a weapon) in rapid succession 兼具[兼具] jiānjù to combine; to have both 实务[實務] shíwù practice (customary action, as opposed to theory); practical 选修[選修] xuǎnxiū optional course (in school); to take an optional course 非你莫属[非你莫屬] fēinǐmòshǔ it's yours exclusively (idiom); you are the one; only you deserve it; only you can do it 入微[入微] rùwēi down to the smallest detail; thoroughgoing; fine and detailed 护发乳[護髮乳] hùfàrǔ hair conditioner 音[音] yīn sound; noise; note (of musical scale); tone; news; syllable; reading (phonetic value of a character) 清秀[清秀] qīngxiù delicate and pretty 引人注意[引人注意] yǐnrénzhùyì to attract attention; eye-catching; conspicuous 投篮机[投籃機] tóulánjī arcade basketball machine; miniature hoops 较劲[較勁] jiàojìn to match one's strength with; to compete; more competitive; to set oneself against sb; disobliging; to make a special effort 健身房[健身房] jiànshēnfáng gym; gymnasium 秀[秀] xiù handsome; refined; elegant; graceful; superior; show (loanword); CL:場|场[chang2]; (literary) to grow; to bloom; (of crops) to produce ears 不期而遇[不期而遇] bùqī'éryù meet by chance; have a chance encounter 悍[悍] hàn heroic; intrepid; valiant; dauntless; fierce; ferocious; violent 恶势力[惡勢力] èshìlì evil forces; criminal elements 拔掉[拔掉] bádiào to pluck; to pull off; to pull out; to unplug 势力[勢力] shìli power; (ability to) influence 失业[失業] shīyè unemployment; to lose one's job 翻译[翻譯] fānyì to translate; to interpret; translator; interpreter; translation; interpretation; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep036/50 words - 12 min 忠心[忠心] zhōngxīn good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication 永不[永不] yǒngbù never; will never 四肢[四肢] sìzhī the four limbs of the body 八字[八字] bāzì the character 8 or 八; birthdate characters used in fortune-telling 不合[不合] bùhé to not conform to; to be unsuited to; to be out of keeping with; should not; ought out 伸张[伸張] shēnzhāng to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue); to promote 见招拆招[見招拆招] jiānzhāochāizhāo to counter every move; to be full of tricks 释怀[釋懷] shìhuái to release (tension); relief (from suspense); to dispel (usu. with negative, unable to forget) 哀伤[哀傷] āishāng grief; distress; bereavement; grieved; heartbroken; dejected 忘不了[忘不了] wàngbùliǎo cannot forget 透过[透過] tòuguò to pass through; to penetrate; by means of; via 歌声[歌聲] gēshēng singing voice; fig. original voice of a poet 转换[轉換] zhuǎnhuàn to change; to switch; to convert; to transform 一遍[一遍] yībiàn one time (all the way through); once through 死缠烂打[死纏爛打] sǐchánlàndǎ (coll.) to pester; to harass 形同[形同] xíngtóng tantamount to; to be like 枯木[枯木] kūmù dead tree 死灰复燃[死灰復燃] sǐhuīfùrán lit. ashes burn once more (idiom); fig. sb lost returns to have influence; sth malevolent returns to haunt one 睡眠[睡眠] shuìmián sleep; to sleep; (computing) to enter sleep mode 深度[深度] shēndù depth; (of a speech etc) profundity; advanced stage of development 肤浅[膚淺] fūqiǎn skin-deep; superficial; shallow 电动玩具[電動玩具] diàndòngwánjù battery-powered toy; (Tw) video game; computer game 香味[香味] xiāngwèi fragrance; bouquet; sweet smell; CL:股[gu3] 彻[徹] chè thorough; penetrating; to pervade; to pass through 底[底] dǐ background; bottom; base; end (of the month, year etc); remnants; (math.) radix; base //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep036/75 words - 19 min 散发[散發] sànfā to distribute; to emit; to issue 大师[大師] dàshī great master; master 嫌弃[嫌棄] xiánqì to avoid sb (out of dislike); to turn one's back on sb; to ignore 星座[星座] xīngzuò constellation; astrological sign; CL:張|张[zhang1] 大战[大戰] dàzhàn war; to wage war 曲[曲] qū bent; crooked; wrong 曲[曲] qǔ tune; song; CL:支[zhi1] 开导[開導] kāidǎo to talk sb round; to straighten sth out; to enlighten 掌控[掌控] zhǎngkòng to control; in control of 伤痛[傷痛] shāngtòng pain (from wound); sorrow 爆料[爆料] bàoliào to make explosive allegations 爆[爆] bào to explode or burst; to quick fry or quick boil 赛事[賽事] sàishì competition (e.g. sporting) 有名[有名] yǒumíng famous; well-known 一号[一號] yīhào first day of the month; toilet; (slang) top (in a homosexual relationship) 揪心[揪心] jiūxīn lit. grips the heart; worried; anxious 韩[韓] Hán Han, one of the Seven Hero States of the Warring States 戰國七雄|战国七雄; Korea from the fall of the Joseon dynasty in 1897; Korea, esp. South Korea 大韓民國|大韩民国; surname Han 冷淡[冷淡] lěngdàn cold; indifferent 澡[澡] zǎo bath 悲惨[悲慘] bēicǎn miserable; tragic 良心[良心] liángxīn conscience 洗发精[洗髮精] xǐfàjīng shampoo 拗[拗] ào to bend in two so as to break; to defy; to disobey; also pr. [ao3] 商业[商業] shāngyè business; trade; commerce 商机[商機] shāngjī business opportunity; commercial opportunity 顺[順] shùn to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favorable //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep036/78 words - 19 min 柔顺[柔順] róushùn gentle and agreeable; supple; yielding 掰[掰] bāi to break off or break open sth with one's hands; (fig.) to break off (a relationship) 清爽[清爽] qīngshuǎng fresh and cool; relaxed //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep037/25 words - 11 min 节哀顺变[節哀順變] jié'āishùnbiàn restrain your grief, accept fate (condolence phrase) 不必[不必] bùbì need not; does not have to; not necessarily 梳妆[梳妝] shūzhuāng to dress and groom oneself 缺点[缺點] quēdiǎn weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage; CL:個|个[ge4] 爱美[愛美] àiměi love of beauty; wishing to appear beautiful; to set store by one's appearance 天性[天性] tiānxìng nature; innate tendency 景德镇[景德鎮] Jǐngdézhèn Jingdezhen prefecture-level city in Jiangxi province 江西, famous for porcelain 青花瓷[青花瓷] qīnghuācí blue and white porcelain 和气[和氣] héqi friendly; polite; amiable 何必[何必] hébì there is no need; why should 争得[爭得] zhēngdé to obtain by an effort; to strive to get sth 面红耳赤[面紅耳赤] miànhóng'ěrchì flushed with anger (or excitement) 透[透] tòu to penetrate; to pass through; thoroughly; completely; transparent; to appear; to show 无关[無關] wúguān unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else) 心寒[心寒] xīnhán bitterly disappointed; frightened 第二次[第二次] dì'èrcì the second time; second; number two 赤裸裸[赤裸裸] chìluǒluǒ bare; naked; (fig.) plain; undisguised; unadorned 解铃还需系铃人[解鈴還需繫鈴人] jiělíngháixūxìlíngrén variant of 解鈴還須繫鈴人|解铃还须系铃人[jie3 ling2 hai2 xu1 xi4 ling2 ren2] 发誓[發誓] fāshì to vow; to pledge; to swear PO[PO] pōu (Tw) (Internet slang) to post (online) 愉快[愉快] yúkuài cheerful; cheerily; delightful; pleasant; pleasantly; pleasing; happy; delighted 哇靠[哇靠] wākào (lit.) I cry!; Oh, bosh!; Shoot!; (Taiwanese 我哭, POJ pr. [goá khàu]) 丸[丸] wán ball; pellet; pill 郑重[鄭重] zhèngzhòng serious; solemn 过不去[過不去] guòbuqù to make life difficult for; to embarrass; unable to make it through //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep037/42 words - 18 min 没完没了[沒完沒了] méiwánméiliǎo without end; incessantly; on and on 丑话[醜話] chǒuhuà ugly talk; vulgarity; obscenity 撒[撒] sā to let go; to cast; to let loose; to discharge; to give expression to 撒[撒] sǎ to scatter; to sprinkle; to spill 室外[室外] shìwài outdoor 仓库[倉庫] cāngkù depot; storehouse; warehouse 钥匙[鑰匙] yàoshi key; CL:把[ba3] 遗失[遺失] yíshī to lose; lost 飞弹[飛彈] fēidàn missile 陷害[陷害] xiànhài to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against 因[因] yīn cause; reason; because 相反[相反] xiāngfǎn opposite; contrary 食人鱼[食人魚] shírényú piranha 妇[婦] fù woman 敢做敢当[敢做敢當] gǎnzuògǎndāng daring to act and courageous enough to take responsibility for it; a true man has the courage to accept the consequences of his actions; the buck stops here 隐私[隱私] yǐnsī secrets; private business; privacy 公开[公開] gōngkāi public; to publish; to make public 赔偿[賠償] péicháng to compensate //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep038/25 words - 4 min 死对头[死對頭] sǐduìtou arch-enemy; sworn enemy 大嘴巴[大嘴巴] dàzuǐba bigmouth; blabbermouth 全民[全民] quánmín entire population (of a country) 公敌[公敵] gōngdí public enemy 谨慎[謹慎] jǐnshèn cautious; prudent 倡导[倡導] chàngdǎo to advocate; to initiate; to propose; to be a proponent of (an idea or school of thought) 言论自由[言論自由] yánlùnzìyóu freedom of speech 扭曲[扭曲] niǔqū to twist; to warp; to distort 袒护[袒護] tǎnhù to shield (a miscreant) from punishment, criticism etc; to take sb's side 乱世[亂世] luànshì the world in chaos; troubled times; (in Buddhism) the mortal world 重典[重典] zhòngdiǎn important classic text; cruel torture; severe punishment 杀鸡儆猴[殺雞儆猴] shājījǐnghóu lit. killing the chicken to warn the monkey (idiom); fig. to punish an individual as an example to others; pour encourager les autres 警惕[警惕] jǐngtì to be on the alert; vigilant; alert; on guard; to warn 严格来说[嚴格來說] yángéláishuō strictly speaking 年龄[年齡] niánlíng (a person's) age; CL:把[ba3],個|个[ge4] 责备[責備] zébèi to blame; to criticize; condemnation; reproach 小题大作[小題大作] xiǎotídàzuò variant of 小題大做|小题大做[xiao3 ti2 da4 zuo4] 鼻孔[鼻孔] bíkǒng nostril; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 瑕疵[瑕疵] xiácī blemish; flaw; defect 阵线[陣線] zhènxiàn a front (militant group); line of battle; alignment (towards a political party etc) 收回[收回] shōuhuí to regain; to retake; to take back; to withdraw; to revoke 杂[雜] zá mixed; miscellaneous; various; to mix 佳[佳] jiā beautiful; fine; good 看上[看上] kànshàng to look upon; to take a fancy to; to fall for 热络[熱絡] rèluò intimate; friendly; warm; active; lively (interaction, participation etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep038/50 words - 7 min 欲擒故纵[欲擒故縱] yùqíngùzòng In order to capture, one must let loose.; to loosen the reins only to grasp them better 失恋[失戀] shīliàn to lose one's love; to break up (in a romantic relationship); to feel jilted 心仪[心儀] xīnyí to admire 撇[撇] piē to cast away; to fling aside 求助[求助] qiúzhù to request help; to appeal (for help) 专家[專家] zhuānjiā expert; specialist; CL:個|个[ge4] 心理[心理] xīnlǐ mental; psychological 恋爱[戀愛] liàn'ài (romantic) love; CL:個|个[ge4],場|场[chang3]; in love; to have an affair 学分[學分] xuéfēn course credit 海底[海底] hǎidǐ seabed; seafloor; bottom of the ocean 捉摸[捉摸] zhuōmō to fathom; to make sense of; to grasp 生物[生物] shēngwù organism; living creature; life form; biological; CL:個|个[ge4] 难懂[難懂] nándǒng difficult to understand 悲观[悲觀] bēiguān pessimistic 天涯[天涯] tiānyá the other end of the world; a faraway place 沦[淪] lún to sink (into ruin, oblivion); to be reduced to 打气[打氣] dǎqì to inflate; to pump up; fig. to encourage; to boost morale 铜[銅] tóng copper (chemistry); see also 紅銅|红铜[hong2 tong2]; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 指点[指點] zhǐdiǎn to point out; to indicate; to give directions; to show how (to do sth); to censure; to pick at 踏[踏] tà to tread; to stamp; to step on; to press a pedal; to investigate on the spot 第一步[第一步] dìyībù step one; first step 言谈[言談] yántán discourse; words; utterance; what one says; manner of speech 举止[舉止] jǔzhǐ bearing; manner; mien 把妹[把妹] bǎmèi to pick up a girl; to get a girl 不禁[不禁] bùjīn can't help (doing sth); can't refrain from //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep038/75 words - 13 min 司机[司機] sījī chauffeur; driver; CL:個|个[ge4] 逢[逢] féng to meet by chance; to come across; (of a calendar event) to come along; (of an event) to fall on (a particular day); to fawn upon 巨变[巨變] jùbiàn great changes 东山再起[東山再起] dōngshānzàiqǐ lit. to return to office after living as a hermit on Mount Dongshan (idiom); fig. to make a comeback 本末倒置[本末倒置] běnmòdàozhì lit. to invert root and branch (idiom); fig. confusing cause and effect; to stress the incidental over the fundamental; to put the cart before the horse 成就[成就] chéngjiù accomplishment; success; achievement; CL:個|个[ge4]; to achieve (a result); to create; to bring about 苦功[苦功] kǔgōng hard work; laborious effort; painstaking work 检举[檢舉] jiǎnjǔ to report (an offense to the authorities); to inform against sb 荼毒[荼毒] túdú torment; cruelty; great suffering 青少年[青少年] qīngshàonián adolescent; youth; teenager 使者[使者] shǐzhě emissary; envoy 交流[交流] jiāoliú to exchange; exchange; communication; interaction; to have social contact (with sb) 隔[隔] gé to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from; after or at an interval of 交谊[交誼] jiāoyì association; communion; friendship 厅[廳] tīng (reception) hall; living room; office; provincial government department 水电[水電] shuǐdiàn hydroelectric power; plumbing and electricity 外国人[外國人] wàiguórén foreigner 早睡早起[早睡早起] zǎoshuìzǎoqǐ early to bed, early to rise; to keep early hours 一日之计在于晨[一日之計在於晨] yīrìzhījìzàiyúchén make your day's plan early in the morning (idiom); early morning is the golden time of the day 虫[蟲] chóng lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures; CL:條|条[tiao2],隻|只[zhi1]; person with a particular undesirable characteristic 工作量[工作量] gōngzuòliàng workload; volume of work 分担[分擔] fēndān to share (a burden, a cost, a responsibility) 督促[督促] dūcù to supervise and urge completion of a task; to urge on 漆弹[漆彈] qīdàn paintball (sports) 人工[人工] réngōng artificial; manpower; manual work //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep038/87 words - 16 min 掩体[掩體] yǎntǐ bunker (military) 支援[支援] zhīyuán to provide assistance; to support; to back 较[較] jiào to compare; to dispute; compared to; (before adj.) relatively; comparatively; rather; also pr. [jiao3] 队伍[隊伍] duìwǔ ranks; troops; queue; line; procession; CL:個|个[ge4],支[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 实质[實質] shízhì substance; essence 抱怨[抱怨] bàoyuàn to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied 战术[戰術] zhànshù tactics 子弹[子彈] zǐdàn bullet; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1],發|发[fa1] 攻[攻] gōng to attack; to accuse; to study 保险[保險] bǎoxiǎn insurance; to insure; safe; secure; be sure; be bound to; CL:份[fen4] 捉迷藏[捉迷藏] zhuōmícáng to play hide-and-seek 滑倒[滑倒] huádǎo to slip (lose one's footing) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep039/25 words - 2 min 迟缓[遲緩] chíhuǎn slow; sluggish 蜂窝[蜂窩] fēngwō bee's nest; honeycomb; fig. honeycomb figure 体型[體型] tǐxíng build; body type 明确[明確] míngquè clear-cut; definite; explicit; to clarify; to specify; to make definite 障碍物[障礙物] zhàng'àiwù obstacle; hindrance 手臂[手臂] shǒubì arm; helper 一个个[一個個] yīgègè each and every one 缩头乌龟[縮頭烏龜] suōtóuwūguī person who refuses to face reality or confront a problem; ostrich 创[創] chuàng to begin; to initiate; to inaugurate; to start; to create 怒[怒] nù anger; fury; flourishing; vigorous 要点[要點] yàodiǎn main point; essential 煎[煎] jiān to pan fry; to sauté 分店[分店] fēndiàn branch (of a chain store); annex 小确幸[小確幸] xiǎoquèxìng sth small that one can find pleasure in (e.g. a cold beer after a hard day or a serendipitous find in a second-hand store) 资金[資金] zījīn funds; funding; capital 确[確] què authenticated; solid; firm; real; true 实[實] shí real; true; honest; really; solid; fruit; seed; definitely 开店[開店] kāidiàn to open shop 圆梦[圓夢] yuánmèng to fulfill one's dream; (divination) to predict the future by interpreting a dream; oneiromancy 中部[中部] zhōngbù middle part; central section 北部[北部] běibù northern part 盟[盟] méng oath; pledge; union; to ally; league, a subdivision corresponding to prefecture in Inner Mongolia 中肯[中肯] zhòngkěn pertinent; apropos 饱[飽] bǎo to eat till full; satisfied 猫[貓] māo cat; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (dialect) to hide oneself; (coll.) modem //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep039/50 words - 12 min 龙猫[龍貓] lóngmāo chinchilla; Totoro (anime character) 要害[要害] yàohài vital part; (fig.) key point; crucial 门禁[門禁] ménjìn guarded entrance 前脚[前腳] qiánjiǎo one moment ..., (the next ...); leading foot (in walking) 内裤[內褲] nèikù underpants; panties; briefs 天色[天色] tiānsè color of the sky; time of day, as indicated by the color of the sky; weather 家门[家門] jiāmén house door; family clan 眼球[眼球] yǎnqiú eyeball; (fig.) attention 毛病[毛病] máobìng fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment; CL:個|个[ge4] 蜈蚣[蜈蚣] wúgōng centipede 禄[祿] lù good fortune; official salary 无功不受禄[無功不受祿] wúgōngbùshòulù Don't get a reward if it's not deserved. (idiom) 回礼[回禮] huílǐ to return a greeting; to send a gift in return 剪[剪] jiǎn scissors; shears; clippers; CL:把[ba3]; to cut with scissors; to trim; to wipe out or exterminate 成心[成心] chéngxīn intentional; deliberate; on purpose 形[形] xíng to appear; to look; form; shape 形状[形狀] xíngzhuàng form; shape; CL:個|个[ge4] 首先[首先] shǒuxiān first (of all); in the first place 撒谎[撒謊] sāhuǎng to tell lies 这阵子[這陣子] zhèzhènzi now; at present; at this juncture 窝里反[窩裡反] wōlifǎn see 窩裡鬥|窝里斗[wo1 li5 dou4] 加快[加快] jiākuài to accelerate; to speed up 慢吞吞[慢吞吞] màntūntūn very slow; exasperatingly slow 扣[釦] kòu button 厚道[厚道] hòudao kind and honest; generous; sincere //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep039/75 words - 17 min 缺货[缺貨] quēhuò lack of supplies; unavailable goods 要图[要圖] yàotú main plan; important program 教材[教材] jiàocái teaching material; CL:本[ben3] 沐浴乳[沐浴乳] mùyùrǔ body wash (liquid soap); shower gel 流汗[流汗] liúhàn to sweat 从头到脚[從頭到腳] cóngtóudàojiǎo from head to foot 搞定[搞定] gǎodìng to fix; to settle; to wangle 老外[老外] lǎowài (coll.) foreigner (esp. non Asian person); layman; amateur 拍马屁[拍馬屁] pāimǎpì to flatter; to fawn on; to butter sb up; toadying; boot-licking 瘀青[瘀青] yūqīng bruise; contusion 额头[額頭] étóu forehead 包公[包公] Bāogōng Lord Bao or Judge Bao, fictional nickname of Bao Zheng 包拯[Bao1 Zheng3] (999-1062), Northern Song official renowned for his honesty 进食[進食] jìnshí to take a meal; to eat 用完[用完] yòngwán used up; finished 枪[槍] qiāng gun; firearm; rifle; spear; thing with shape or function similar to a gun; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3],桿|杆[gan3],條|条[tiao2],枝[zhi1]; to substitute for another person in a test; to knock; classifier for rifle shots 表白[表白] biǎobái to explain oneself; to express; to reveal one's thoughts or feelings; declaration; confession 暗示[暗示] ànshì to hint; to suggest; suggestion; hint 夜景[夜景] yèjǐng nightscape 敲[敲] qiāo to hit; to strike; to tap; to rap; to knock; to rip sb off; to overcharge 吭声[吭聲] kēngshēng to utter a word 嚷嚷[嚷嚷] rāngrang to argue noisily; to shout; to make widely known; to reproach 已婚[已婚] yǐhūn married 忙不过来[忙不過來] mángbùguòlái to have more work than one can deal with; to have one's hands full 勾搭[勾搭] gōuda to gang up; to fool around with; to make up to 私人[私人] sīrén private; personal; interpersonal; sb with whom one has a close personal relationship; a member of one's clique //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep039/85 words - 19 min 军师[軍師] jūnshī (old) military counselor; (coll.) trusted adviser 改掉[改掉] gǎidiào to drop a bad habit 蓝[藍] lán blue; indigo plant 逛街[逛街] guàngjiē to take a walk; to window-shop; to stroll down the street 顺手[順手] shùnshǒu easily; without trouble; while one is at it; in passing; handy 斗篷[斗篷] dǒupeng cloak; mantle 披风[披風] pīfēng cloak; cape 之类[之類] zhīlèi and so on; and such 瓶[瓶] píng bottle; vase; pitcher; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for wine and liquids 罪魁祸首[罪魁禍首] zuìkuíhuòshǒu criminal ringleader, main offender (idiom); main culprit; fig. main cause of a disaster //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep040/25 words - 2 min 惊天动地[驚天動地] jīngtiāndòngdì world-shaking (idiom) 天才[天才] tiāncái talent; gift; genius; talented; gifted 囚[囚] qiú prisoner 鸟[鳥] niǎo bird; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2]; (dialect) to pay attention to; (intensifier) damned; goddam 展翅高飞[展翅高飛] zhǎnchìgāofēi to spread one's wings and soar (idiom); to develop one's abilities freely 打下[打下] dǎxià to lay (a foundation); to conquer (a city etc); to shoot down (a bird etc) 演唱会[演唱會] yǎnchànghuì vocal recital or concert 游乐园[遊樂園] yóulèyuán theme park 京剧[京劇] Jīngjù Beijing opera; CL:場|场[chang3],齣|出[chu1] 凉州[涼州] Liángzhōu Liangzhou district of Wuwei city 武威市[Wu3 wei1 shi4], Gansu 葡萄[葡萄] pútao grape 美酒[美酒] měijiǔ good wine; fine liquor 饮[飲] yǐn to drink 琵琶[琵琶] pípa pipa, Chinese lute, with 4 strings, a large pear-shaped body and a fretted fingerboard 卧[臥] wò to lie; to crouch 沙场[沙場] shāchǎng sandpit; battleground; battlefield 改编[改編] gǎibiān to adapt; to rearrange; to revise 金钱[金錢] jīnqián money; currency 纵横[縱橫] zònghéng lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal; length and breadth; criss-crossed; able to move unhindered; abbr. for 合縱連橫|合纵连横[He2 zong4 Lian2 heng2], School of Diplomacy during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) 哈哈笑[哈哈笑] hāhāxiào to laugh out loud 飞跃[飛躍] fēiyuè to leap 海[海] hǎi ocean; sea; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]; great number of people or things; (dialect) numerous 数百[數百] shùbǎi several hundred 考生[考生] kǎoshēng exam candidate; student whose name has been put forward for an exam 选择题[選擇題] xuǎnzétí multiple-choice question //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep040/50 words - 7 min 应用[應用] yìngyòng to put to use; to apply; practical; applied (science, linguistics etc); application; practical use; (computing) app 流泪[流淚] liúlèi to shed tears 计算[計算] jìsuàn to count; to calculate; to compute; CL:個|个[ge4] 崩溃[崩潰] bēngkuì to collapse; to crumble; to fall apart 糖醋[糖醋] tángcù sweet and sour 排骨[排骨] páigǔ pork chop; pork cutlet; spare ribs; (coll.) skinny person 主厨[主廚] zhǔchú chef; to be the chef 得出[得出] déchū to obtain (results); to arrive at (a conclusion) 见鬼[見鬼] jiànguǐ curse it!; to hell with it! 通灵[通靈] tōnglíng to communicate with the spirits; psychic; (ears) sensitive; (information) accurate 脸相[臉相] liǎnxiàng complexion; looks; appearance of one's face 流浪狗[流浪狗] liúlànggǒu stray dog 我人[我人] wǒrén we 丰盛[豐盛] fēngshèng rich; sumptuous 窝心[窩心] wōxīn aggrieved; dejected; (Tw, southern China) to be moved by a kind gesture etc; to feel gratified; to feel warm inside 募集[募集] mùjí to raise; to collect 热茶[熱茶] rèchá hot tea 弄到[弄到] nòngdào to get hold of; to obtain; to secure; to come by 超人[超人] chāorén superhuman; exceptional 生龙活虎[生龍活虎] shēnglónghuóhǔ lit. lively dragon and animated tiger (idiom); fig. vigorous and lively 四处[四處] sìchù all over the place; everywhere and all directions 奔走[奔走] bēnzǒu to run; to rush about; to be on the go 动弹不得[動彈不得] dòngtanbudé to be unable to move a single step 那时[那時] nàshí then; at that time; in those days 亲爱[親愛] qīn'ài dear; beloved; darling //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep040/75 words - 12 min 噎[噎] yē to choke (on); to choke up; to suffocate 玩乐[玩樂] wánlè to play around; to disport oneself 善事[善事] shànshì good deeds 嘉奖[嘉獎] jiājiǎng to award; commendation; citation 流浪[流浪] liúlàng to drift about; to wander; to roam; nomadic; homeless; unsettled (e.g. population); vagrant 管道[管道] guǎndào tubing; pipeline; (fig.) channel; means 放假[放假] fàngjià to have a holiday or vacation 不休[不休] bùxiū endlessly; ceaselessly 松懈[鬆懈] sōngxiè to relax; to relax efforts; to slack off; to take it easy; complacent; undisciplined 持续[持續] chíxù to continue; to persist; sustainable; preservation 课外[課外] kèwài extracurricular 平安[平安] píng'ān safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe; at peace 自信心[自信心] zìxìnxīn self-confidence 嗓[嗓] sǎng throat; voice 为主[為主] wéizhǔ to rely mainly on; to attach most importance to 不妨[不妨] bùfáng there is no harm in; might as well 升高[昇高] shēnggāo to raise; to ascend 讨教[討教] tǎojiào to consult; to ask for advice 倾囊[傾囊] qīngnáng to empty one's pocket; to give everything to help sb 相助[相助] xiāngzhù to help one another; to come to sb's help 学妹[學妹] xuémèi junior or younger female schoolmate 帐号[帳號] zhànghào account number 号码[號碼] hàomǎ number; CL:堆[dui1],個|个[ge4] 哇[哇] wa replaces 啊[a5] when following the vowel "u" or "ao" 好棒[好棒] hǎobàng excellent (interjection) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep040/99 words - 18 min 奶茶[奶茶] nǎichá milk tea 牛肉面[牛肉麵] niúròumiàn beef noodle soup 炸[炸] zhá to deep fry; Taiwan pr. [zha4] 炸[炸] zhà to explode 翅[翅] chì wing 举[舉] jǔ to lift; to hold up; to cite; to enumerate; to act; to raise; to choose; to elect; act; move; deed 好恶[好惡] hàowù lit. likes and dislikes; preferences; taste 嗄[嗄] shà hoarse 尽头[盡頭] jìntóu end; extremity; limit 迎风[迎風] yíngfēng in the wind; facing the wind; downwind 破浪[破浪] pòlàng to set sail; to brave the waves 彩虹[彩虹] cǎihóng rainbow; CL:道[dao4] 精灵[精靈] jīnglíng spirit; fairy; elf; sprite; genie 宝藏[寶藏] bǎozàng precious mineral deposits; hidden treasure; (fig.) treasure; (Buddhism) the treasure of Buddha's law 抒情[抒情] shūqíng to express emotion; lyric 情歌[情歌] qínggē love song 献[獻] xiàn to offer; to present; to dedicate; to donate; to show; to put on display; worthy person (old) 不知不觉[不知不覺] bùzhībùjué unconsciously; unwittingly 牵挂[牽掛] qiānguà to worry about; to be concerned about 旋律[旋律] xuánlǜ melody; rhythm 唱法[唱法] chàngfǎ singing style; singing method 放不下[放不下] fàngbuxià not to have room to put sth; to be unable to let go 沧桑[滄桑] cāngsāng great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 滄海桑田|沧海桑田[cang1 hai3 sang1 tian2] 潇洒[瀟灑] xiāosǎ confident and at ease; free and easy 总能[總能] zǒngnéng total energy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep041/25 words - 5 min 虚[虛] xū emptiness; void; abstract theory or guiding principles; empty or unoccupied; diffident or timid; false; humble or modest; (of health) weak; virtual; in vain 讲明[講明] jiǎngmíng to explain 公共[公共] gōnggòng public; common; communal 费神[費神] fèishén to spend effort; to take trouble; May I trouble you to...? (as part of polite request); Please would you mind...? 费心[費心] fèixīn to take a lot of trouble (over sb or sth); may I trouble you (to do sth) 要死[要死] yàosǐ extremely; awfully 吓一跳[嚇一跳] xiàyītiào startled; to frighten; scared out of one's skin 吉[吉] jí lucky; giga- (meaning billion or 10^9) 掏[掏] tāo to fish out (from pocket); to scoop 汤[湯] tāng soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled 一类[一類] yīlèi same type; category 1 (i.e. class A) 才子[才子] cáizǐ gifted scholar 免疫力[免疫力] miǎnyìlì immunity 排行榜[排行榜] páihángbǎng the charts (of best-sellers); table of ranking 留给[留給] liúgěi to set aside for 王道[王道] wángdào the Way of the King; statecraft; benevolent rule; virtuous as opposed to the Way of Hegemon 霸道 中看[中看] zhōngkàn pleasant to the eye; Taiwan pr. [zhong4 kan4] 不中用[不中用] bùzhòngyòng unfit for anything; no good; useless; (of a sick person) beyond hope 不时[不時] bùshí from time to time; now and then; occasionally; frequently 跑腿[跑腿] pǎotuǐ to run errands 拉屎[拉屎] lāshǐ to defecate; to shit; to crap 癖好[癖好] pǐhào an urge; a craving; an addiction 包厢[包廂] bāoxiāng box (in a theater or concert hall); private room (in a restaurant or karaoke) 用力[用力] yònglì to exert oneself physically 关爱[關愛] guān'ài to show concern and care for //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep041/50 words - 8 min 下层[下層] xiàcéng underlayer; lower class; lower strata; substrate 交友[交友] jiāoyǒu to make friends 娱乐[娛樂] yúlè to entertain; to amuse; entertainment; recreation; amusement; hobby; fun; joy 报纸[報紙] bàozhǐ newspaper; newsprint; CL:份[fen4],期[qi1],張|张[zhang1] 电动[電動] diàndòng electric-powered; (Tw) video game 站牌[站牌] zhànpái bus information board; street sign for a bus stop; bus stop 安心[安心] ānxīn at ease; to feel relieved; to set one's mind at rest; to keep one's mind on sth 聚[聚] jù to congregate; to assemble; to mass; to gather together; to amass; to polymerize 痛心[痛心] tòngxīn grieved; pained 光阴[光陰] guāngyīn time available 打屁[打屁] dǎpì to chat idly 作为[作為] zuòwéi one's conduct; deed; activity; accomplishment; achievement; to act as; as (in the capacity of); qua; to view as; to look upon (sth as); to take sth to be 戏[戲] xì trick; drama; play; show; CL:齣|出[chu1],場|场[chang3],臺|台[tai2] 剪掉[剪掉] jiǎndiào to cut off; to cut away; to trim 回顾[回顧] huígù to look back; to review 良好[良好] liánghǎo good; favorable; well; fine 凭空[憑空] píngkōng baseless (lie); without foundation 说教[說教] shuōjiào to preach 找寻[找尋] zhǎoxún to look for; to seek; to find fault 钻木取火[鑽木取火] zuānmùqǔhuǒ to drill wood to make fire 钻研[鑽研] zuānyán to study meticulously; to delve into 钻[鑽] zuān to drill; to bore; to get into; to make one's way into; to enter (a hole); to thread one's way through; to study intensively; to dig into; to curry favor for personal gain 钻[鑽] zuàn an auger; diamond 发热[發熱] fārè to have a high temperature; feverish; unable to think calmly; to emit heat 摘取[摘取] zhāiqǔ to pluck; to take 果实[果實] guǒshí fruit (produced by a plant); (fig.) fruits (of success etc); results; gains //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep041/75 words - 16 min 公主[公主] gōngzhǔ princess 特征[特徵] tèzhēng characteristic; diagnostic property; distinctive feature; trait 泡泡[泡泡] pàopao bubbles 分期付款[分期付款] fēnqīfùkuǎn to pay in installments; payment in installments 客[客] kè customer; visitor; guest 表面[表面] biǎomiàn surface; face; outside; appearance 想来[想來] xiǎnglái it may be assumed that 多嘴[多嘴] duōzuǐ talkative; to speak out of turn; to blab; to shoot one's mouth off; rumors fly 跳出[跳出] tiàochū to jump out; fig. to appear suddenly 避开[避開] bìkāi to avoid; to evade; to keep away from 怕事[怕事] pàshì timid; to be afraid of getting involved; to be afraid of getting into trouble 阵子[陣子] zhènzi period of time 老人[老人] lǎorén old man or woman; the elderly; one's aged parents or grandparents 病假[病假] bìngjià sick leave 听起来[聽起來] tīngqilai to sound like 直接了当[直接了當] zhíjiēliǎodàng see 直截了當|直截了当[zhi2 jie2 liao3 dang4] 绕[繞] rào to wind; to coil (thread); to rotate around; to spiral; to move around; to go round (an obstacle); to by-pass; to make a detour; to confuse; to perplex 费工夫[費工夫] fèigōngfu to spend a great deal of time and effort; (of a task) demanding; exacting 独处[獨處] dúchǔ to live alone; to spend time alone (or with a significant other) 白费[白費] báifèi to waste (one's energy etc) 工夫[工夫] gōngfu period of time (may be months, or mere seconds); spare time; skill; labor; effort 线索[線索] xiànsuǒ trail; clues; thread (of a story) 形容[形容] xíngróng to describe; description; appearance; look 呆板[呆板] dāibǎn stiff; inflexible; also pr. [ai2 ban3] 苟[苟] gǒu if; supposing; careless; negligent; temporarily //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep041/84 words - 19 min 马尾[馬尾] mǎwěi ponytail (hairstyle); horse's tail; slender fibers like horse's tail (applies to various plants) 一板一眼[一板一眼] yībǎnyīyǎn lit. one strong beat and one weak beats in a measure of music (two beats in the bar) (idiom); fig. follow a prescribed pattern to the letter; scrupulous attention to detail 轮廓[輪廓] lúnkuò an outline; silhouette 勾[勾] gōu to attract; to arouse; to tick; to strike out; to delineate; to collude; variant of 鉤|钩[gou1], hook 法语[法語] Fǎyǔ French (language) 华[華] huá magnificent; splendid; flowery 拈[拈] niān to nip; to grasp with the fingers; to fiddle with; Taiwan pr. [nian2] 英语[英語] Yīngyǔ English (language) 好喝[好喝] hǎohē tasty (drinks) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep042/25 words - 5 min 晚点[晚點] wǎndiǎn (of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule; light dinner 买票[買票] mǎipiào to buy tickets; (Tw) to buy votes (in an election) 萱[萱] xuān orange day-lily (Hemerocallis flava) 想出[想出] xiǎngchū to figure out; to work out (a solution etc); to think up; to come up with (an idea etc) 电影票[電影票] diànyǐngpiào cinema ticket 值班[值班] zhíbān to work a shift; on duty 例如[例如] lìrú for example; for instance; such as 热水器[熱水器] rèshuǐqì water heater 热水[熱水] rèshuǐ hot water 冷气[冷氣] lěngqì air conditioning (Tw) 噪声[噪聲] zàoshēng noise 灯泡[燈泡] dēngpào light bulb; see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4]; third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a couple's date (slang); CL:個|个[ge4] 油锅[油鍋] yóuguō a deep fryer 在所不辞[在所不辭] zàisuǒbùcí not to refuse to (idiom); not to hesitate to 热心[熱心] rèxīn enthusiasm; zeal; zealous; zest; enthusiastic; ardent; warmhearted 公益[公益] gōngyì public good; public welfare 弄错[弄錯] nòngcuò to err; to get sth wrong; to miscalculate; to misunderstand 宁可[寧可] nìngkě preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...); would rather; (would) be better to; (to pick) the lesser of two evils 赞同[贊同] zàntóng to approve of; to endorse; (vote) in favor 票选[票選] piàoxuǎn to vote by ballot 敬爱[敬愛] jìng'ài respect and love 台面[檯面] táimiàn tabletop; countertop; (fig.) public view; plain sight; (gambling) stake 笔墨[筆墨] bǐmò pen and ink; words; writing 不在话下[不在話下] bùzàihuàxià to be nothing difficult; to be a cinch 飞镖[飛鏢] fēibiāo darts (game); dart (weapon shaped like a spearhead) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep042/50 words - 17 min 打成一片[打成一片] dǎchéngyīpiàn to merge; to integrate; to become as one; to unify together 动力[動力] dònglì motive power; force; (fig.) motivation; impetus 因而[因而] yīn'ér therefore; as a result; thus; and as a result, ... 买好[買好] mǎihǎo to ingratiate oneself 排挤[排擠] páijǐ to crowd out; to push aside; to supplant 伤痕[傷痕] shānghén scar; bruise 克制[克制] kèzhì to restrain; to control; restraint; self-control 追剧[追劇] zhuījù to watch a TV series etc regularly; to binge-watch 碎碎念[碎碎念] suìsuìniàn to sound like a broken record; to prattle; to nag; to mutter 数学公式[數學公式] shùxuégōngshì formula 外套[外套] wàitào coat; jacket; CL:件[jian4] 坦白[坦白] tǎnbái honest; forthcoming; to confess 编曲[編曲] biānqǔ to compose (music); arrangement 莫名[莫名] mòmíng indescribable; ineffable 谎[謊] huǎng lies; to lie 实情[實情] shíqíng actual situation; truth 聆听[聆聽] língtīng to listen (respectfully) 零点[零點] língdiǎn midnight; to order à la carte; (math.) zero of a function 显微镜[顯微鏡] xiǎnwēijìng microscope; CL:臺|台[tai2] 日常[日常] rìcháng daily; everyday 即将[即將] jíjiāng on the eve of; to be about to; to be on the verge of 魔鬼[魔鬼] móguǐ devil 除不尽[除不盡] chúbùjìn indivisible (math) 小三[小三] xiǎosān mistress; the other woman (coll.); grade 3 in elementary school 启示[啟示] qǐshì to reveal; to enlighten; enlightenment; revelation; illumination; moral (of a story etc); lesson //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep042/64 words - 19 min 戳[戳] chuō to jab; to poke; to stab; to sprain; to blunt; to fuck (vulgar); to stand sth upright 法学[法學] fǎxué law; legal studies 甚至于[甚至於] shènzhìyú so much (that); even (to the extent that) 制度[制度] zhìdù system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 规范[規範] guīfàn norm; standard; specification; regulation; rule; within the rules; to fix rules; to regulate; to specify 十几[十幾] shíjǐ more than ten; a dozen or more 不见得[不見得] bùjiànde not necessarily; not likely 自身[自身] zìshēn itself; oneself; one's own 品质[品質] pǐnzhì character; intrinsic quality (of a person); quality (of a product or service, or as in "quality of life", "air quality" etc) 满足[滿足] mǎnzú to satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; content 诸[諸] zhū all; various 规划[規劃] guīhuà to plan (how to do sth); planning; plan; program 一旁[一旁] yīpáng aside; to the side of 真理[真理] zhēnlǐ truth; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep043/25 words - 7 min 解题[解題] jiětí to solve problems; to explicate 泡[泡] pào bubble; foam; blister (i.e. skin bubble); to soak; to steep; to infuse; to dawdle; to shilly-shally; to hang about; to pick up (a girl); to get off with (a sexual partner); classifier for occurrences of an action; classifier for number of infusions 泡茶[泡茶] pàochá to make tea 粉饼[粉餅] fěnbǐng compact (cosmetics) 考场[考場] kǎochǎng exam room 可取[可取] kěqǔ acceptable; desirable; worth having 宽容[寬容] kuānróng lenient; tolerant; indulgent; charitable; to forgive 加倍[加倍] jiābèi to double; to redouble 提问[提問] tíwèn to question; to quiz; to grill 踊跃[踴躍] yǒngyuè to leap; to jump; eager; enthusiastically 教务[教務] jiàowù educational administration 凝重[凝重] níngzhòng dignified; grave (expression); imposing (attitude); heavy (atmosphere); (music etc) deep and resounding 事务[事務] shìwù (political, economic etc) affairs; work; transaction (as in a computer database) 繁忙[繁忙] fánmáng busy; bustling 融洽[融洽] róngqià harmonious; friendly relations; on good terms with one another 乳酸菌[乳酸菌] rǔsuānjūn lactic acid bacteria 四月[四月] Sìyuè April; fourth month (of the lunar year) 清明[清明] qīngmíng clear and bright; sober and calm; (of a government or administration) well ordered 贵人多忘事[貴人多忘事] guìrénduōwàngshì see 貴人多忘|贵人多忘[gui4 ren2 duo1 wang4] 记忆力[記憶力] jìyìlì faculty of memory; ability to remember 马马虎虎[馬馬虎虎] mǎmahūhū careless; casual; vague; not so bad; so-so; tolerable; fair 不知所措[不知所措] bùzhīsuǒcuò not knowing what to do (idiom); at one's wits' end; embarrassed and at a complete loss 结巴[結巴] jiēba to stutter 自若[自若] zìruò calm; composed; at ease 心跳[心跳] xīntiào heartbeat; pulse //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep043/50 words - 14 min 鹿[鹿] lù deer 管不着[管不著] guǎnbuzháo to have no right or ability to interfere in sth; it's none of your business! 火眼金睛[火眼金睛] huǒyǎnjīnjīng piercing eyes; discerning eyes 蚂蚁[螞蟻] mǎyǐ ant 悄悄[悄悄] qiāoqiāo quietly; secretly; stealthily; quiet; worried; Taiwan pr. [qiao3 qiao3] 爬上[爬上] páshàng to climb up 转移[轉移] zhuǎnyí to shift; to divert or distract (attention etc); to change; to transform; metastasis (medicine); to evacuate (people) 省得[省得] shěngde to avoid; so as to save (money or time) 自个儿[自個兒] zìgěr5 (dialect) oneself; by oneself 设立[設立] shèlì to set up; to establish 主轴[主軸] zhǔzhóu axis; principal axis (in mechanics, optics, botany etc); main axle (of engine) 脑海[腦海] nǎohǎi the mind; the brain 浮现[浮現] fúxiàn to appear before one's eyes; to come into view; to float into appearance; to come back (of images from the past); to emerge; it emerges; it occurs (to me that..) 反映[反映] fǎnyìng to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection; (fig.) to report; to make known; to render 银行[銀行] yínháng bank; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4] 愿望[願望] yuànwàng desire; wish 发行[發行] fāxíng to publish; to issue (stocks, currency etc); to release; to distribute (a film) 临摹[臨摹] línmó to copy (a model of calligraphy or painting etc) 疗[療] liáo to treat; to cure; therapy 意境[意境] yìjìng artistic mood or conception; creative concept 潜力[潛力] qiánlì potential; capacity 苗条[苗條] miáotiao (of a woman) slim; slender; graceful 情人眼里出西施[情人眼裡出西施] qíngrényǎnlǐchūXīshī lit. in the eyes of a lover appears 西施[Xi1 shi1] (idiom); fig. beauty is in the eye of the beholder 范围[範圍] fànwéi range; scope; limit; extent; CL:個|个[ge4] 依赖[依賴] yīlài to depend on; to be dependent on //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep043/63 words - 19 min 系统[系統] xìtǒng system; CL:個|个[ge4] 线上[線上] xiànshàng online 发问[發問] fāwèn to question; to ask; to raise a question 名列前茅[名列前茅] mínglièqiánmáo to rank among the best 首尔[首爾] Shǒu'ěr Seoul, capital of South Korea (Chinese name adopted in 2005 to replace 漢城|汉城[Han4 cheng2]) 另[另] lìng other; another; separate; separately 同步[同步] tóngbù synchronous; to synchronize; to keep step with 转播[轉播] zhuǎnbō relay; broadcast (on radio or TV) 分量[分量] fènliang quantity; weight; measure 不由自主[不由自主] bùyóuzìzhǔ can't help; involuntarily (idiom) 解答[解答] jiědá answer; explanation; solution (to a math equation) 申论[申論] shēnlùn to give a detailed exposition; to state in detail 刮目相看[刮目相看] guāmùxiāngkàn to have a whole new level of respect for sb or sth; to sit up and take notice (of sb's improved performance etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep044/25 words - 10 min 防止[防止] fángzhǐ to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions 无声[無聲] wúshēng noiseless; noiselessly; silent 果[果] guǒ fruit; result; resolute; indeed; if really 午夜[午夜] wǔyè midnight 宾[賓] bīn visitor; guest; object (in grammar) 止步[止步] zhǐbù to halt; to stop; to go no farther 一字不漏[一字不漏] yīzìbùlòu without missing a word 公事[公事] gōngshì work-related matters; documents 报答[報答] bàodá to repay; to requite 抓包[抓包] zhuābāo to catch sb in the act 救援[救援] jiùyuán to save; to support; to help; to assist 聪明才智[聰明才智] cōngmingcáizhì intelligence and wisdom 危机[危機] wēijī crisis; CL:個|个[ge4] 单挑[單挑] dāntiāo to pick; to choose; to fight a duel 挑衅[挑釁] tiǎoxìn to provoke; provocation 进门[進門] jìnmén to enter a door; to go in; to learn the basics of a subject; to join one's husband's household upon marriage 格斗[格鬥] gédòu to wrestle 找上门[找上門] zhǎoshàngmén to come to sb's door; to call on sb 影[影] yǐng picture; image; film; movie; photograph; reflection; shadow; trace 袋[袋] dài pouch; bag; sack; pocket 名副其实[名副其實] míngfùqíshí not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom) 提神[提神] tíshén to freshen up; to be cautious or vigilant; to watch out; stimulant to enhance mental performance; stay-awake drug; agrypnotic 会考[會考] huìkǎo unified examination 鸡同鸭讲[雞同鴨講] jītóngyājiǎng lit. chicken speaking with duck; fig. talking without communicating; people not understanding each other 发明[發明] fāmíng to invent; an invention; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep044/50 words - 13 min 科学研究[科學研究] kēxuéyánjiū scientific research 质点[質點] zhìdiǎn point mass; particle 叙述[敘述] xùshù to relate (a story or information); to tell or talk about; to recount; narration; telling; narrative; account 质心[質心] zhìxīn center of gravity; barycenter 动量[動量] dòngliàng momentum 加速度[加速度] jiāsùdù acceleration 恒[恆] héng permanent; constant; fixed; usual; ordinary; rule (old); one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes (䷟) 知己知彼[知己知彼] zhījǐzhībǐ know yourself, know your enemy (idiom, from Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1 zi3 Bing1 fa3]) 百战百胜[百戰百勝] bǎizhànbǎishèng to emerge victorious in every battle; to be ever-victorious 物理[物理] wùlǐ physics; physical 守恒定律[守恆定律] shǒuhéngdìnglǜ conservation law (physics) 鸡蛋[雞蛋] jīdàn (chicken) egg; hen's egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2] 碎[碎] suì to break down; to break into pieces; fragmentary 相撞[相撞] xiāngzhuàng collision; crash; to crash together; to collide with; to bump into 母鸡[母雞] mǔjī hen 基因[基因] jīyīn gene (loanword) 遗传[遺傳] yíchuán heredity; to inherit (a trait); to pass on (to one's offspring) 喘[喘] chuǎn to gasp; to pant; asthma 储备[儲備] chǔbèi reserves; to store up 烤焦[烤焦] kǎojiāo to burn (food by overroasting etc) 此路不通[此路不通] cǐlùbùtōng this road is blocked; fig. This method does not work.; Doing this is no good. 过关[過關] guòguān to cross a barrier; to get through (an ordeal); to pass (a test); to reach (a standard) 孔子[孔子] Kǒngzǐ Confucius (551-479 BC), Chinese thinker and social philosopher, also known as 孔夫子[Kong3 fu1 zi3] 千里眼[千里眼] qiānlǐyǎn clairvoyance 顺风耳[順風耳] shùnfēng'ěr sb with preternaturally good hearing (in fiction); fig. a well-informed person //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep044/75 words - 18 min 老大徒伤悲[老大徒傷悲] lǎodàtúshāngbēi vain regrets of old age (idiom) 徒[徒] tú disciple; apprentice; believer; on foot; bare or empty; to no avail; only; prison sentence 伤悲[傷悲] shāngbēi sad; sorrowful (literary) 长辈[長輩] zhǎngbèi one's elders; older generation 仍然[仍然] réngrán still; yet 夜校[夜校] yèxiào evening school; night school 法会[法會] fǎhuì (Buddhist) religious assembly 想不开[想不開] xiǎngbukāi cannot figure out; to be unable to take a lighter view; to take things too hard; to be depressed; to fret over trifles 大半[大半] dàbàn more than half; greater part; most; probably; most likely 幽默[幽默] yōumò (loanword) humor; humorous 多多少少[多多少少] duōduōshǎoshǎo to some extent; more or less 笑话[笑話] xiàohuà joke; jest; CL:個|个[ge4]; to laugh at; to mock 鬼故事[鬼故事] guǐgùshi ghost story 放松[放鬆] fàngsōng to loosen; to relax 魔[魔] mó devil; magic 嘴炮[嘴炮] zuǐpào (Internet slang) to mouth off; to shoot one's mouth off; sb who does that 高分[高分] gāofēn high marks; high score 高端[高端] gāoduān high-end 试读[試讀] shìdú to read a sample chapter of a book; to subscribe to a publication on a trial basis; to attend classes on a trial basis 序号[序號] xùhào ordinal number; serial number; sequence number 平台[平臺] píngtái platform; terrace; flat-roofed building 注册[註冊] zhùcè to register; to enroll 靶[靶] bǎ target; mark 破灭[破滅] pòmiè to be shattered; to be annihilated (of hope, illusions etc) 字典[字典] zìdiǎn dictionary; character dictionary; CL:本[ben3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep044/83 words - 19 min 狡猾[狡猾] jiǎohuá crafty; cunning; sly 阴[陰] yīn overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); negative (electric.); feminine; moon; implicit; hidden; genitalia 暗箭[暗箭] ànjiàn attack by a hidden enemy; a stab in the back 没品[沒品] méipǐn lacking in class; tacky; tasteless 弱爆[弱爆] ruòbào (slang) weak; pathetic; subpar; sucks 势均力敌[勢均力敵] shìjūnlìdí evenly matched (idiom) 战况[戰況] zhànkuàng battlefield situation; battle progress 旗鼓相当[旗鼓相當] qígǔxiāngdāng lit. two armies have equivalent banners and drums (idiom); fig. evenly matched; roughly comparable (opponents) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep045/25 words - 5 min 大脑[大腦] dànǎo brain; cerebrum 单字[單字] dānzì single Chinese character; word (in a foreign language) 良性[良性] liángxìng positive (in its effect); leading to good consequences; virtuous; (medicine) benign (tumor etc) 奖学金[獎學金] jiǎngxuéjīn scholarship; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 捞[撈] lāo to fish up; to dredge up 国学[國學] guóxué Chinese national culture; studies of ancient Chinese civilization; the Imperial College (history) 常识[常識] chángshí common sense; general knowledge; CL:門|门[men2] 现存[現存] xiàncún extant; existent; in stock 诗文[詩文] shīwén poetry and literature 总集[總集] zǒngjí general collection; anthology 昭[昭] zhāo bright; clear; manifest; to show clearly 文选[文選] wénxuǎn compilation; selected works 史记[史記] Shǐjì Records of the Grand Historian, by 司馬遷|司马迁[Si1 ma3 Qian1], first of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史[Er4 shi2 si4 Shi3] 通史[通史] tōngshǐ narrative history; comprehensive history; a history covering an extended period 汉书[漢書] Hànshū History of the Former Han Dynasty, second of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史[Er4 shi2 si4 Shi3], composed by Ban Gu 班固[Ban1 Gu4] in 82 during Eastern Han (later Han), 100 scrolls 断代[斷代] duàndài periodization (of history) 史[史] shǐ history; annals; title of an official historian in ancient China 用途[用途] yòngtú use; application 有利[有利] yǒulì advantageous; to have advantages; favorable 拉拉[拉拉] lālā lesbian (Internet slang); Labrador retriever 嗓子[嗓子] sǎngzi throat; voice; CL:把[ba3] 天使[天使] tiānshǐ angel 再度[再度] zàidù once more; once again; one more time 安宁[安寧] ānníng peaceful; tranquil; calm; composed; free from worry 包裹[包裹] bāoguǒ to wrap up; to bind up; bundle; parcel; package; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep045/50 words - 11 min 签收[簽收] qiānshōu to sign for the acceptance of sth (e.g. a delivery etc) 周公[周公] Zhōugōng Duke of Zhou (11th c. BC), son of King Wen of Zhou 周文王[Zhou1 Wen2 wang2], played an important role as regent in founding the Western Zhou 西周[Xi1 Zhou1], and is also known as the "God of Dreams" 上床[上床] shàngchuáng to go to bed; (coll.) to have sex 夜行[夜行] yèxíng night walk; night departure; nocturnal 馆[館] guǎn building; shop; term for certain service establishments; embassy or consulate; schoolroom (old); CL:家[jia1] 领奖[領獎] lǐngjiǎng to accept a prize; a prize-winner 兴奋[興奮] xīngfèn excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation 不济[不濟] bùjì not good; of no use 听错[聽錯] tīngcuò to mishear 吻[吻] wěn kiss; to kiss; mouth 鲸鱼[鯨魚] jīngyú whale; CL:條|条[tiao2] 购物[購物] gòuwù shopping 上都[上都] Shàngdū Shangdu, also known as Xanadu, summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) 所向无敌[所向無敵] suǒxiàngwúdí to be invincible; unrivalled 海鲜[海鮮] hǎixiān seafood 贼[賊] zéi thief; traitor; wily; deceitful; evil; extremely 言词[言詞] yáncí variant of 言辭|言辞[yan2 ci2] 了[瞭] liǎo (of eyes) bright; clear-sighted; to understand clearly 地址[地址] dìzhǐ address; CL:個|个[ge4] 丢人[丟人] diūrén to lose face 席[席] xí woven mat; seat; banquet; place in a democratic assembly; classifier for banquets, conversations etc 公民[公民] gōngmín citizen 权[權] quán authority; power; right; (literary) to weigh; expedient; temporary 人身[人身] rénshēn person; personal; human body 信仰[信仰] xìnyǎng to believe in (a religion); firm belief; conviction //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep045/75 words - 18 min 财产[財產] cáichǎn property; assets; estate; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 幸灾乐祸[幸災樂禍] xìngzāilèhuò lit. to take joy in calamity and delight in disaster (idiom); fig. to rejoice in other people's misfortune; Schadenfreude 目[目] mù eye; item; section; list; catalogue; table of contents; order (taxonomy); goal; name; title 思[思] sī to think; to consider 秀色可餐[秀色可餐] xiùsèkěcān a feast for the eyes (idiom); (of women) gorgeous; graceful; (of scenery) beautiful 津津有味[津津有味] jīnjīnyǒuwèi with keen interest pleasure (idiom); with gusto; to relish; eagerly; with great interest 成活[成活] chénghuó to survive 公民权利[公民權利] gōngmínquánlì civil rights 仰卧起坐[仰臥起坐] yǎngwòqǐzuò sit-up (physical exercise) 蜡烛[蠟燭] làzhú candle; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1] 两头[兩頭] liǎngtóu both ends; both parties to a deal 充分[充分] chōngfèn ample; sufficient; adequate; full; fully; to the full 运动员[運動員] yùndòngyuán athlete; CL:名[ming2],個|个[ge4] 晒[晒] shài variant of 曬|晒[shai4] 日光浴[日光浴] rìguāngyù sunbathing 男子汉[男子漢] nánzǐhàn man (i.e. manly, masculine) 计时[計時] jìshí to measure time; to time; to reckon by time 鹬蚌相争[鷸蚌相爭] yùbàngxiāngzhēng lit. sandpiper and clam war together (and the fisherman catches both) (idiom); fig. neighbors who can't agree lose out to a third party 决战[決戰] juézhàn decisive battle 全垒打[全壘打] quánlěidǎ home run (baseball) 步骤[步驟] bùzhòu procedure; step 解[解] jiě to divide; to break up; to split; to separate; to dissolve; to solve; to melt; to remove; to untie; to loosen; to open; to emancipate; to explain; to understand; to know; a solution; a dissection 云[雲] yún cloud; CL:朵[duo3] 汇[匯] huì to remit; to converge (of rivers); to exchange 吃错药[吃錯藥] chīcuòyào (lit.) to have taken the wrong medicine; (fig.) (of one's behavior etc) different than usual; abnormal //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep045/78 words - 21 min 陌生[陌生] mòshēng strange; unfamiliar 多重[多重] duōchóng multi- (faceted, cultural, ethnic etc) 心得[心得] xīndé what one has learned (through experience, reading etc); knowledge; insight; understanding; tips; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep046/25 words - 7 min 关联[關聯] guānlián related; linked; affiliated 阅读[閱讀] yuèdú to read; reading 查询[查詢] cháxún to check; to inquire; to consult (a document etc); inquiry; query 利器[利器] lìqì sharp weapon; effective implement; outstandingly able individual 退步[退步] tuìbù to do less well than before; to make a concession; setback; backward step; leeway; room to maneuver; fallback K书[K書] Kshū to cram (Taiwan, from Taiwanese khè su 齧書, lit. to gnaw a book); to study; see also 啃書|啃书[ken3 shu1] 中心[中心] zhōngxīn center; heart; core; CL:個|个[ge4] 小组[小組] xiǎozǔ group 下载[下載] xiàzǎi to download; also pr. [xia4 zai4] 碰面[碰面] pèngmiàn to meet; to run into (sb); to get together (with sb) 失落[失落] shīluò to lose (sth); to drop (sth); to feel a sense of loss; frustrated; disappointment; loss 槌[槌] chuí mallet; pestle; beetle (for wedging or ramming) 自认[自認] zìrèn to believe (sth in relation to oneself); to regard oneself as; to acknowledge (sth in relation to oneself); to resign oneself to 近距离[近距離] jìnjùlí close range 得心应手[得心應手] déxīnyìngshǒu lit. what the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes (idiom) skilled at the job; entirely in one's element; going smoothly and easily 视力[視力] shìlì vision; eyesight 细微[細微] xìwēi tiny; minute; fine; subtle; sensitive (instruments) 吃力[吃力] chīlì to entail strenuous effort; to toil at a task; strenuous; laborious; strain 譬[譬] pì to give an example 毛孔[毛孔] máokǒng pore 粉刺[粉刺] fěncì pimple; comedo; blackhead; acne 斑[斑] bān spot; colored patch; stripe; spotted; striped; variegated 手下留情[手下留情] shǒuxiàliúqíng lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me; Do not judge me too harshly.; Look favorably on my humble efforts. 难看[難看] nánkàn ugly; unsightly 轻敌[輕敵] qīngdí to underestimate the enemy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep046/50 words - 18 min 兵家[兵家] bīngjiā military strategist in ancient China; military commander; soldier 倒数[倒數] dàoshǔ to count backwards (from 10 down to 0); to count down; from the bottom (lines on a page); from the back (rows of seats) 小抄[小抄] xiǎochāo cheat sheet; crib sheet 拉倒[拉倒] lādǎo to pull down; (coll.) to let it go; to drop it 成交[成交] chéngjiāo to complete a contract; to reach a deal 淘汰[淘汰] táotài to wash out; elimination (by selection); natural selection; to knock out (in a competition); to die out; to phase out 钱财[錢財] qiáncái wealth; money 身外之物[身外之物] shēnwàizhīwù mere worldly possessions 龌龊[齷齪] wòchuò dirty; filthy; vile; despicable; narrow-minded; petty 投机取巧[投機取巧] tóujīqǔqiǎo to seize every opportunity; to be full of tricks 触犯[觸犯] chùfàn to violate; to offend 边缘[邊緣] biānyuán edge; fringe; verge; brink; periphery; marginal; borderline 垫[墊] diàn pad; cushion; mat; to pad out; to fill a gap; to pay for sb; to advance (money) 淡定[淡定] dàndìng calm and collected; unperturbed 奔[奔] bēn to hurry; to rush; to run quickly; to elope 食量[食量] shíliàng quantity of food 腾腾[騰騰] téngténg steaming; scathing 武林[武林] wǔlín martial arts (social) circles 非同凡响[非同凡響] fēitóngfánxiǎng out of the ordinary 消气[消氣] xiāoqì to cool one's temper 第五[第五] dìwǔ fifth 发放[發放] fāfàng to provide; to give; to grant 几分[幾分] jǐfēn somewhat; a bit 满分[滿分] mǎnfēn full marks 强项[強項] qiángxiàng key strength; strong suit; specialty //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep046/53 words - 20 min 心脏[心臟] xīnzàng heart; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4] 稳[穩] wěn settled; steady; stable 甘[甘] gān sweet; willing //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep047/25 words - 12 min 安娜[安娜] Ānnà Anna (name) 夸[誇] kuā to boast; to exaggerate; to praise 得意[得意] déyì proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent 上天[上天] shàngtiān Heaven; Providence; God; the day before; the sky above; to fly to the sky; to take off and fly into space; to die; to pass away 气话[氣話] qìhuà angry words; sth said in the moment of anger 暑假[暑假] shǔjià summer vacation; CL:個|个[ge4] 郁闷[鬱悶] yùmèn gloomy; depressed 葛[葛] gé kudzu (Pueraria lobata); hemp cloth 锺[鍾] zhōng variant of 鍾|钟[zhong1] 二心[二心] èrxīn disloyalty; half-heartedness; duplicity 三世[三世] sānshì the Third (of numbered kings) 四次[四次] sìcì fourth; four times; quartic 迷人[迷人] mírén fascinating; enchanting; charming; tempting 五官[五官] wǔguān five sense organs of TCM (nose, eyes, lips, tongue, ears 鼻目口舌耳); facial features 六神无主[六神無主] liùshénwúzhǔ out of one's wits (idiom); distracted; stunned 久久[久久] jiǔjiǔ for a very long time 胃口[胃口] wèikǒu appetite; liking 鼓起[鼓起] gǔqǐ to summon one's (courage, faith etc); to puff up (one's cheeks etc); to bulge; to swell out 回复[回復] huífù to reply; to recover; to return (to a previous condition); Re: in reply to (email) 真爱[真愛] zhēn'ài true love 阿公[阿公] āgōng (old) grandfather; polite address for an elderly man, or a woman's father-in-law; (Taiwanese) grandfather 事理[事理] shìlǐ reason; logic 对得起[對得起] duìdeqǐ not to let sb down; to treat sb fairly; be worthy of 称号[稱號] chēnghào name; term of address; title 唐[唐] táng to exaggerate; empty; in vain; old variant of 螗[tang2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep047/44 words - 18 min 星期[星期] xīngqī week; CL:個|个[ge4]; day of the week; Sunday 水星[水星] Shuǐxīng Mercury (planet) 逆行[逆行] nìxíng to go the wrong way; to go against one-way traffic regulation 不顺[不順] bùshùn unfavorable; adverse 放闪[放閃] fàngshǎn (coll.) (of a couple) to display affection in public or by posting photos on social media 运势[運勢] yùnshì horoscope; one's fortune 巨蟹座[巨蟹座] Jùxièzuò Cancer (constellation and sign of the zodiac) 旺[旺] wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of flowers) blooming; (of fire) roaring 尤其是[尤其是] yóuqíshì especially; most of all; above all; in particular 双子座[雙子座] Shuāngzǐzuò Gemini (constellation and sign of the zodiac) 免[免] miǎn to excuse sb; to exempt; to remove or dismiss from office; to avoid; to avert; to escape; to be prohibited 治[治] zhì to rule; to govern; to manage; to control; to harness (a river); to treat (a disease); to wipe out (a pest); to punish; to research 满满[滿滿] mǎnmǎn full; closely packed 洗手[洗手] xǐshǒu to wash one's hands; to go to the toilet 男女平等[男女平等] nánnǚpíngděng equality of the sexes 卫兵[衛兵] wèibīng guard; bodyguard 排球[排球] páiqiú volleyball; CL:個|个[ge4] 铅球[鉛球] qiānqiú shot put (athletics event) 跷课[蹺課] qiāokè to skip class //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep048/25 words - 7 min 谢天谢地[謝天謝地] xiètiānxièdì Thank heavens!; Thank goodness that's worked out so well! 势必[勢必] shìbì to be bound to; undoubtedly will 斩断[斬斷] zhǎnduàn to cut off; to chop sth in half 孽缘[孽緣] nièyuán ill-fated relationship 马路[馬路] mǎlù street; road; CL:條|条[tiao2] 打卡[打卡] dǎkǎ (of an employee) to clock on (or off); to punch in (or out) PO文[PO文] pōwén (Internet slang) to post a message 过招[過招] guòzhāo to fight; to exchange blows 异口同声[異口同聲] yìkǒutóngshēng different mouths, same voice; to speak in unison (idiom) 两小无猜[兩小無猜] liǎngxiǎowúcāi innocent playmates 骑士[騎士] qíshì horseman; cavalryman; knight (i.e. European nobility); (Tw) bike rider (scooter, bicycle etc) 抢劫[搶劫] qiǎngjié to rob; looting 车牌[車牌] chēpái license plate 管辖[管轄] guǎnxiá to administer; to have jurisdiction (over) 辖区[轄區] xiáqū administrative region 多灾多难[多災多難] duōzāiduōnàn to be plagued with misfortunes; precarious 说到做到[說到做到] shuōdàozuòdào to be as good as one's word (idiom); to keep one's promise 还清[還清] huánqīng to pay back in full; to redeem a debt 气魄[氣魄] qìpò spirit; boldness; positive outlook; imposing attitude 同样[同樣] tóngyàng same; equal; equivalent 君子[君子] jūnzǐ nobleman; person of noble character 松山[松山] Sōngshān Songshan or Sungshan district of Taipei City 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 shi4], Taiwan; Matsuyama, city in Japan 分局[分局] fēnjú sub-bureau 高级[高級] gāojí high level; high grade; advanced; high-ranking 骑[騎] qí to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep048/50 words - 15 min 三轮车[三輪車] sānlúnchē pedicab; tricycle 不自量力[不自量力] bùzìliànglì to overestimate one's capabilities 顺其自然[順其自然] shùnqízìrán to let nature take its course (idiom) 气馁[氣餒] qìněi to be discouraged 恍然大悟[恍然大悟] huǎngrándàwù to suddenly realize; to suddenly see the light 当事人[當事人] dāngshìrén persons involved or implicated; party (to an affair) 刻骨铭心[刻骨銘心] kègǔmíngxīn lit. carved in bones and engraved in the heart (idiom); fig. etched in one's memory; unforgettable 灯谜[燈謎] dēngmí riddles written on lanterns (e.g. for the Lantern Festival at the end of Chinese New Year) 打禅[打禪] dǎchán to meditate (of Buddhist) 语[語] yǔ dialect; language; speech 不可告人[不可告人] bùkěgàorén hidden; kept secret; not to be divulged 三角[三角] sānjiǎo triangle 哑巴[啞巴] yǎba mute; muted; a dumb person; to be dumb 机灵[機靈] jīling clever; quick-witted 歹徒[歹徒] dǎitú evildoer; malefactor; gangster; hoodlum 警方[警方] jǐngfāng police 暗[暗] àn dark; gloomy; hidden; secret; muddled; obscure; in the dark 生日快乐[生日快樂] shēngrìkuàilè Happy birthday 预算[預算] yùsuàn budget 许愿[許願] xǔyuàn to make a wish; to make a vow; to promise a reward 不灵[不靈] bùlíng not work; be ineffective 后顾之忧[後顧之憂] hòugùzhīyōu fears of trouble in the rear (idiom); family worries (obstructing freedom of action); worries about the future consequences; often in negative expressions, meaning "no worries about anything" 慨[慨] kǎi indignant; generous; to sigh (with emotion) 慷[慷] kāng generous; magnanimous 在座[在座] zàizuò to be present //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep048/59 words - 18 min 寿星[壽星] shòuxīng god of longevity; elderly person whose birthday is being celebrated 扒[扒] bā to peel; to skin; to tear; to pull down; to cling to (sth on which one is climbing); to dig 有力[有力] yǒulì powerful; forceful; vigorous 出钱[出錢] chūqián to pay 集中[集中] jízhōng to concentrate; to centralize; to focus; centralized; concentrated; to put together 丢掉[丟掉] diūdiào to lose; to throw away; to discard; to cast away 量刑[量刑] liàngxíng to assess punishment; to determine the sentence (on a criminal) 侬[儂] nóng you (Wu dialect); I, me (classical) 狗屎[狗屎] gǒushǐ canine excrement; dog poo; bullshit //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep049/25 words - 7 min 沾[沾] zhān to moisten; to be infected by; to receive benefit or advantage through a contact; to touch 重来[重來] chónglái to start over; to do sth all over again 奶油[奶油] nǎiyóu cream; butter 频率[頻率] pínlǜ frequency 跌[跌] diē to fall; to tumble; to trip; (of prices etc) to drop; Taiwan pr. [die2] 狗吃屎[狗吃屎] gǒuchīshǐ to fall flat on one's face (vulgar) 么[麼] me suffix, used to form interrogative 什麼|什么[shen2 me5], what?, indefinite 這麼|这么[zhe4 me5] thus, etc 打拳[打拳] dǎquán to do shadowboxing 寂静[寂靜] jìjìng quiet 深夜[深夜] shēnyè very late at night 气息[氣息] qìxī breath; smell; odor; flavor 极品[極品] jípǐn best quality; item of the highest quality; (slang) outrageous; annoying in the extreme; gross; person with these qualities 一方[一方] yīfāng a party (in a contract or legal case); one side; area; region 胜利者[勝利者] shènglìzhě victor; winner 赢家[贏家] yíngjiā winner 冲击[衝擊] chōngjī to attack; to batter; (of waves) to pound against; shock; impact 全新[全新] quánxīn all new; completely new 手套[手套] shǒutào glove; mitten; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1] 套套[套套] tàotao methods; the old tricks; (slang) condom 站岗[站崗] zhàngǎng to stand guard; to serve on sentry duty 给力[給力] gěilì cool; nifty; awesome; impressive; to put in extra effort 有情有义[有情有義] yǒuqíngyǒuyì affectionate and true; loyal (idiom) 洋葱[洋蔥] yángcōng onion (Allium cepa); bulb onion 猪圈[豬圈] zhūjuàn pigsty (lit. and fig.) 剥[剝] bō to peel; to skin; to flay; to shuck //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep049/50 words - 13 min 扒开[扒開] bākāi to pry open or apart; to spread (sth) open with both hands 芭乐[芭樂] bālè guava (loanword from Taiwanese) 树[樹] shù tree; CL:棵[ke1]; to cultivate; to set up 森林[森林] sēnlín forest; CL:片[pian4] 划算[划算] huásuàn to calculate; to weigh (pros and cons); to view as profitable; worthwhile; value for money; cost-effective 怎[怎] zěn how 塞纳河[塞納河] SāinàHé Seine 畔[畔] pàn edge; side; boundary; bank (of a river etc); shore 哭泣[哭泣] kūqì to weep 文青[文青] wénqīng young person who adopts an artistic or intellectual style; abbr. for 文藝青年|文艺青年 淡水[淡水] dànshuǐ potable water (water with low salt content); fresh water 河[河] hé river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 勤劳[勤勞] qínláo hardworking; industrious; diligent 到手[到手] dàoshǒu to take possession of; to get hold of 傻瓜[傻瓜] shǎguā idiot; fool 理会[理會] lǐhuì to understand; to pay attention to; to take notice of 停留[停留] tíngliú to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over 弘[弘] hóng great; liberal 破洞[破洞] pòdòng a hole 经验丰富[經驗豐富] jīngyànfēngfù experienced; with ample experience 症状[症狀] zhèngzhuàng symptom (of an illness) 自讨苦吃[自討苦吃] zìtǎokǔchī to ask for trouble (idiom); to make a rod for one's own back 包容[包容] bāoróng to pardon; to forgive; to show tolerance; to contain; to hold; inclusive 离不开[離不開] líbukāi inseparable; inevitably linked to 菜鸟[菜鳥] càiniǎo (coll.) sb new to a particular subject; rookie; beginner; newbie //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep049/61 words - 18 min 传单[傳單] chuándān leaflet; flier; pamphlet 参考[參考] cānkǎo consultation; reference; to consult; to refer 胶带[膠帶] jiāodài adhesive tape; rubber belt; recording tape 墙[牆] qiáng wall; CL:面[mian4],堵[du3] 日光灯[日光燈] rìguāngdēng fluorescent light 单子[單子] dānzi list of items; bill; form; bedsheet 抽屉[抽屜] chōuti drawer 缺钱[缺錢] quēqián shortage of money 看中[看中] kànzhòng to have a preference for; to fancy; to choose after consideration; to settle on 合法[合法] héfǎ lawful; legitimate; legal 看得见[看得見] kàndéjiàn can see; visible //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep050/25 words - 7 min 社员[社員] shèyuán commune member (PRC, 1958-1985); member of a society (or other organization) 和平共处[和平共處] hépínggòngchǔ peaceful coexistence of nations, societies etc 大将[大將] dàjiàng a general or admiral 起步[起步] qǐbù to set out; to set in motion; the start (of some activity) 埋没[埋沒] máimò to engulf; to bury; to overlook; to stifle; to neglect; to fall into oblivion 世界末日[世界末日] shìjièmòrì end of the world 带去[帶去] dàiqu to take along with one 用钱[用錢] yòngqian variant of 佣錢|佣钱[yong4 qian5] 外人[外人] wàirén outsider; foreigner; stranger 和尚[和尚] héshang Buddhist monk 洒[灑] sǎ to sprinkle; to spray; to spill; to shed 劳累[勞累] láolèi tired; exhausted; worn out; to toil 贫血[貧血] pínxuè anemia 引发[引發] yǐnfā to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause; to evoke (emotions) 晕眩[暈眩] yūnxuàn to feel dizzy; dizziness 碍[礙] ài to hinder; to obstruct; to block 大病[大病] dàbìng serious illness 作息[作息] zuòxī to work and rest 樱桃[櫻桃] yīngtáo cherry 伏地挺身[伏地挺身] fúdìtǐngshēn pushup (exercise) 现代[現代] xiàndài modern times; modern age; modern era 用语[用語] yòngyǔ choice of words; wording; phraseology; term 世代[世代] shìdài for many generations; generation; era; age 遣[遣] qiǎn to dispatch; to send; to dispel 衍伸[衍伸] yǎnshēn to give rise (to); to spawn; to spread (to) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep050/50 words - 9 min 班花[班花] bānhuā the prettiest girl in the class 班草[班草] bāncǎo the most handsome boy in the class 研发[研發] yánfā research and development; to develop 益[益] yì benefit; profit; advantage; beneficial; to increase; to add; all the more 脏话[髒話] zānghuà profanity; obscene language; speaking rudely 笑脸[笑臉] xiàoliǎn smiling face; smiley :) ☺; CL:副[fu4] 递[遞] dì to hand over; to pass on sth; to gradually increase or decrease; progressively 履历表[履歷表] lǚlìbiǎo curriculum vitae (CV); resume 主管[主管] zhǔguǎn in charge; responsible for; person in charge; manager 主观[主觀] zhǔguān subjective 求职[求職] qiúzhí to seek employment 顺畅[順暢] shùnchàng smooth and unhindered; fluent 发音[發音] fāyīn to pronounce; pronunciation; to emit sound 去台[去臺] qùTái to go to Taiwan; refers to those who left China for Taiwan before the founding of PRC in 1949 贡[貢] gòng to offer tribute; tribute; gifts 柠[檸] níng lemon 汁[汁] zhī juice 口语[口語] kǒuyǔ colloquial speech; spoken language; vernacular language; slander; gossip; CL:門|门[men2] 位面[位面] wèimiàn plane (of existence) 高雄[高雄] Gāoxióng Kaohsiung or Gaoxiong city and county in south Taiwan 闸[閘] zhá gear; brake; sluice; lock (on waterway); electric switch or circuit breaker 蟹[蟹] xiè crab 口沫[口沫] kǒumò spittle; saliva 横飞[橫飛] héngfēi to splash across; to splatter 两下子[兩下子] liǎngxiàzi a couple of times; to repeat the same; the same old trick; tricks of the trade //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep050/75 words - 15 min 送货[送貨] sònghuò to deliver goods 羞愧[羞愧] xiūkuì ashamed 专攻[專攻] zhuāngōng to specialize in; to major in 心力交瘁[心力交瘁] xīnlìjiāocuì to be both mentally and physically exhausted (idiom) 优先[優先] yōuxiān to have priority; to take precedence 怠惰[怠惰] dàiduò idleness 脚踝[腳踝] jiǎohuái ankle 说不上[說不上] shuōbushàng to be unable to say or tell; to not be worth mentioning 对劲[對勁] duìjìn suitable; to one's liking; to get along together 止痛[止痛] zhǐtòng to relieve pain; to stop pain; analgesic 油膏[油膏] yóugāo balm 永久性[永久性] yǒngjiǔxìng permanent 冲刺[衝刺] chōngcì to sprint; to spurt; to dash; big effort 事业[事業] shìyè undertaking; project; activity; (charitable, political or revolutionary) cause; publicly funded institution, enterprise or foundation; career; occupation; CL:個|个[ge4] 感伤[感傷] gǎnshāng sad; downhearted; sentimental; pathos; melancholy 扭[扭] niǔ to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to swing one's hips 例外[例外] lìwài exception; to be an exception 保障[保障] bǎozhàng to ensure; to guarantee; to safeguard 平凡[平凡] píngfán commonplace; ordinary; mediocre 未卜先知[未卜先知] wèibǔxiānzhī predictable; sth one can predict without being a clairvoyant 碰巧[碰巧] pèngqiǎo by chance; by coincidence; to happen to 窗帘[窗簾] chuānglián window curtains 拔[拔] bá to pull up; to pull out; to draw out by suction; to select; to pick; to stand out (above level); to surpass; to seize 报恩[報恩] bào'ēn to pay a debt of gratitude; to repay a kindness 勾心斗角[勾心鬥角] gōuxīndòujiǎo to fight and scheme against each other (idiom); (in palace construction) elaborate and refined //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep050/95 words - 19 min 听得懂[聽得懂] tīngdedǒng to understand (by hearing); to catch (what sb says) 自作聪明[自作聰明] zìzuòcōngmíng to think oneself clever (idiom) 高温[高溫] gāowēn high temperature 消暑[消暑] xiāoshǔ to spend a summer holiday; (esp of Chinese medicine) to relieve summer heat 贡丸[貢丸] gòngwán pork ball 气管[氣管] qìguǎn windpipe; trachea; respiratory tract; air duct; gas pipe 抢救[搶救] qiǎngjiù to rescue 联想[聯想] liánxiǎng to associate (cognitively); to make an associative connection; mental association; word prediction and auto-complete functions of input method editing programs 半条命[半條命] bàntiáomìng half a life; only half alive; barely alive; (scared, beaten etc) half to death 坟场[墳場] fénchǎng cemetery 公墓[公墓] gōngmù public cemetery 走动[走動] zǒudòng to walk around; to move about; to stretch one's legs; to go for a walk; to be mobile (e.g. after an illness); to visit one another; to pay a visit (go to the toilet) 阳[陽] yáng positive (electric.); sun; male principle (Taoism); Yang, opposite: 陰|阴[yin1] 寡不敌众[寡不敵眾] guǎbùdízhòng the few are no match for the many; heavily outnumbered; facing impossible odds (idiom) 敌[敵] dí enemy; to be a match for; to rival; to resist; to withstand 娘[娘] niáng mother; young lady; (coll.) effeminate 佛经[佛經] Fójīng Buddhist texts; scripture 恶化[惡化] èhuà to worsen 坏死[壞死] huàisǐ necrosis 脑细胞[腦細胞] nǎoxìbāo brain cell //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep051/25 words - 9 min 买单[買單] mǎidān to pay the restaurant bill 唬[唬] hǔ a tiger's roar; to scare 竞争力[競爭力] jìngzhēnglì competitive strength; competitiveness 被迫[被迫] bèipò to be compelled; to be forced 就业[就業] jiùyè to get a job; employment 薪资[薪資] xīnzī salary 其次[其次] qícì next; secondly 正当[正當] zhèngdāng timely; just (when needed) 前程[前程] qiánchéng future (career etc) prospects 似[似] sì to seem; to appear; to resemble; similar; -like; pseudo-; (more) than 锦[錦] jǐn brocade; embroidered work; bright 辉煌[輝煌] huīhuáng splendid; glorious 手头紧[手頭緊] shǒutóujǐn short of money; hard up 更正[更正] gēngzhèng to correct; to make a correction 江湖[江湖] jiānghú rivers and lakes; all corners of the country; remote areas to which hermits retreat; section of society operating independently of mainstream society, out of reach of the law; the milieu in which wuxia tales play out (cf. 武俠|武侠[wu3 xia2]); (in late imperial times) world of traveling merchants, itinerant doctors, fortune tellers etc; demimonde; (in modern times) triads; secret gangster societies; underworld 道义[道義] dàoyì morality; righteousness and justice 读书人[讀書人] dúshūrén scholar; intellectual 走江湖[走江湖] zǒujiānghú to travel around the country (as itinerant peddler or entertainer) 交易[交易] jiāoyì (business) transaction; business deal; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 谎言[謊言] huǎngyán lie 两全其美[兩全其美] liǎngquánqíměi to satisfy rival demands (idiom); to get the best of both worlds; to have it both ways; to have one's cake and eat it too 空白[空白] kòngbái blank space 洗面乳[洗面乳] xǐmiànrǔ cleansing lotion 袜子[襪子] wàzi socks; stockings; CL:隻|只[zhi1],對|对[dui4],雙|双[shuang1] 贪心[貪心] tānxīn greedy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep051/50 words - 14 min 奸商[奸商] jiānshāng unscrupulous businessman; profiteer; shark; dishonest business 正向[正向] zhèngxiàng forward (direction); positive (thinking, mood, values etc) 美德[美德] měidé virtue 辜负[辜負] gūfù to fail to live up (to expectations); unworthy (of trust); to let down; to betray (hopes); to disappoint 歌功颂德[歌功頌德] gēgōngsòngdé to sing sb's praises (mostly derogatory) 批改[批改] pīgǎi to mark (homework, exam scripts etc); to correct and criticize (an article); to check; to correct; a correction (to a piece of writing) 体贴[體貼] tǐtiē considerate (of other people's needs) 逃避责任[逃避責任] táobìzérèn to evade responsibility; to shirk 更深[更深] gēngshēn deep at night 注释[注釋] zhùshì marginal notes; annotation; to annotate; to add comments to text 无疑[無疑] wúyí no doubt; undoubtedly 信手[信手] xìnshǒu casually; in passing 歪理[歪理] wāilǐ fallacious reasoning; preposterous argument 奸[奸] jiān wicked; crafty; traitor; variant of 姦|奸[jian1] 商[商] shāng commerce; merchant; dealer; to consult; 2nd note in pentatonic scale; quotient (as in 智商[zhi4 shang1], intelligence quotient) 必备[必備] bìbèi essential 吕不韦[呂不韋] LǚBùwéi Lü Buwei (?291-235 BC), merchant and politician of the State of Qin 秦國|秦国[Qin2 guo2], subsequent Qin Dynasty 秦代[Qin2 dai4] Chancellor, allegedly the father of Ying Zheng 嬴政[Ying2 Zheng4], who subsequently became the first emperor Qin Shihuang 秦始皇[Qin2 Shi3 huang2] 万贯[萬貫] wànguàn ten thousand strings of cash; very wealthy; millionaire 更新[更新] gēngxīn to replace the old with new; to renew; to renovate; to upgrade; to update; to regenerate 层级[層級] céngjí level; hierarchy 回忆[回憶] huíyì to recall; memories; CL:個|个[ge4] 挖[挖] wā to dig; to excavate; to scoop out 陷阱[陷阱] xiànjǐng pitfall; snare; trap 布下[布下] bùxià to arrange; to lay out 天罗地网[天羅地網] tiānluódìwǎng inescapable net (idiom); trap; dragnet //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep051/62 words - 19 min 名正言顺[名正言順] míngzhèngyánshùn in a way that justifies the use of the term; genuine; proper; in a way that conforms to logic; justifiable; appropriate; perfectly legitimate 达成[達成] dáchéng to reach (an agreement); to accomplish 所能[所能] suǒnéng according to one's capabilities; what sb is capable of 上辈子[上輩子] shàngbèizi one's ancestors; past generations; a former incarnation 身在福中不知福[身在福中不知福] shēnzàifúzhōngbùzhīfú to live in plenty without appreciating it (idiom); not to know when one is well off 发福[發福] fāfú to put on weight; to get fat (a sign of prosperity, so a compliment) 破产[破產] pòchǎn to go bankrupt; to become impoverished; bankruptcy 马甲[馬甲] mǎjiǎ corset; sockpuppet (Internet slang); vest (dialect) 事业线[事業線] shìyèxiàn (slang) cleavage; (palmistry) business line 臭屁[臭屁] chòupì (coll.) self-important; puffed up 巡[巡] xún to patrol; to make one's rounds; classifier for rounds of drinks 有份[有份] yǒufèn to have a share of (responsibility etc); to be concerned; to be involved //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep052/25 words - 8 min 烂透[爛透] làntòu rotten to the core 块头[塊頭] kuàitóu size; body size 传递[傳遞] chuándì to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive 体格[體格] tǐgé bodily health; one's physical state; physique 禁区[禁區] jìnqū restricted area; forbidden region 善用[善用] shànyòng to be good at using (sth); to put (sth) to good use 优势[優勢] yōushì superiority; dominance; advantage 中锋[中鋒] zhōngfēng midfielder; center (basketball); center forward (hockey, football) 斗牛[鬥牛] dòuniú bullfighting 出列[出列] chūliè (military) to leave one's place in the ranks; to fall out; (fig.) to emerge; to become prominent 守[守] shǒu to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining 回味[回味] huíwèi to reflect on; to ponder over; aftertaste 拳打[拳打] quándǎ to punch 主义[主義] zhǔyì -ism; ideology 渐渐[漸漸] jiànjiàn gradually 主见[主見] zhǔjiàn one's own view; having definite opinions 瞻前顾后[瞻前顧後] zhānqiángùhòu to look forward and back; to consider prudently; overcautious 留白[留白] liúbái to leave a message; to leave some empty space in a work of art; to leave idle moments (in one's life, a theater play etc) 钩[鉤] gōu to hook; to sew; to crochet; hook; check mark or tick; window catch 障碍[障礙] zhàng'ài barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment; obstacle 对决[對決] duìjué confrontation; contest; showdown 轻而易举[輕而易舉] qīng'éryìjǔ easy; with no difficulty 十足[十足] shízú ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color) 有始有终[有始有終] yǒushǐyǒuzhōng where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); to finish once one starts sth; to carry things through; I started, so I'll finish. 江山[江山] jiāngshān rivers and mountains; landscape; country //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep052/50 words - 18 min 半途而废[半途而廢] bàntú'érfèi to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished 项[項] xiàng back of neck; item; thing; term (in a mathematical formula); sum (of money); classifier for principles, items, clauses, tasks, research projects etc 奖品[獎品] jiǎngpǐn award; prize 现[現] xiàn to appear; present; now; existing; current 折[折] zhé to break; to fracture; to snap; to suffer loss; to bend; to twist; to turn; to change direction; convinced; to convert into (currency); discount; rebate; tenth (in price); classifier for theatrical scenes; to fold; accounts book 抢手[搶手] qiǎngshǒu (of goods) popular; in great demand 前进[前進] qiánjìn to go forward; to forge ahead; to advance; onward 责怪[責怪] zéguài to blame; to rebuke 挨骂[挨罵] áimà to receive a scolding 负荷[負荷] fùhè load; burden; charge 借此[藉此] jiècǐ using this as a pretext; thereby 胡乱[胡亂] húluàn careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly; at will; at random; any old how 敏捷[敏捷] mǐnjié nimble; quick; shrewd 股[股] gǔ thigh; part of a whole; portion of a sum; (stock) share; strand of a thread; low-level administrative unit, translated as "section" or "department" etc, ranked below 科[ke1]; classifier for long winding things like ropes, rivers etc; classifier for smoke, smells etc: thread, puff, whiff; classifier for bands of people, gangs etc; classifier for sudden forceful actions 不顾一切[不顧一切] bùgùyīqiè reckless; regardless of everything 敞开[敞開] chǎngkāi to open wide; unrestrictedly 心房[心房] xīnfáng heart (as the seat of emotions); cardiac atrium 欲望[慾望] yùwàng desire; longing; appetite; craving 登入[登入] dēngrù to log in (to a computer); to enter (data) 预习[預習] yùxí to prepare a lesson 题库[題庫] tíkù question bank (for examiners creating an exam, or students preparing for an exam) 记忆[記憶] jìyì to remember; to recall; memory; CL:個|个[ge4] 洛基[洛基] Luòjī Loki, god of fire and mischievous destroyer in Norse mythology 阿里[阿里] Ālǐ Ali (proper name); Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (c. 600-661), cousin, aid and son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed 穆罕默德, the fourth Caliph 哈里發|哈里发 of Islam, reigned 656-661, and the first Imam 伊瑪目|伊玛目 of Shia Islam; Ngari prefecture in Tibet, Tibetan: Mnga' ris 拳王[拳王] quánwáng boxing champion //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep052/61 words - 21 min 蝴蝶[蝴蝶] húdié butterfly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 险[險] xiǎn danger; dangerous; rugged 体坛[體壇] tǐtán sporting circles; the world of sport 雄心[雄心] xióngxīn great ambition; lofty aspiration 壮志[壯志] zhuàngzhì great goal; magnificent aspiration 三铁[三鐵] sāntiě triathlon (Tw); (athletics) throwing events excluding the hammer throw (i.e. discus, javelin and shot put) 体检[體檢] tǐjiǎn abbr. for 體格檢查|体格检查[ti3 ge2 jian3 cha2] 喜气洋洋[喜氣洋洋] xǐqìyángyáng full of joy (idiom); jubilation 功能性[功能性] gōngnéngxìng functionality 码表[碼表] mǎbiǎo dial or meter for displaying speed, time, or other measurements; cyclocomputer; code table (computing) 通告[通告] tōnggào to announce; to give notice //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep053/25 words - 10 min 礼拜六[禮拜六] Lǐbàiliù Saturday 新人[新人] xīnrén newcomer; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride; bride and groom 吃重[吃重] chīzhòng (of a role) arduous; important; (a vehicle's) loading capacity 演技[演技] yǎnjì acting; performing skills 唐朝[唐朝] Tángcháo Tang dynasty (618-907) 古装剧[古裝劇] gǔzhuāngjù costume drama 星期六[星期六] Xīngqīliù Saturday 程序[程序] chéngxù procedures; sequence; order; computer program 凶[兇] xiōng terrible; fearful 拍摄[拍攝] pāishè to film; to shoot (a picture) 替身[替身] tìshēn stand-in; substitute; body double; stuntman; scapegoat; fall guy; to stand in for sb else 摄影师[攝影師] shèyǐngshī photographer; cameraman 出错[出錯] chūcuò to make a mistake; error 抖[抖] dǒu to tremble; to shake out; to reveal; to make it in the world 行程[行程] xíngchéng journey; course of a journey; distance traveled; trajectory; itinerary; route; course (of history); stroke (of a piston); (Tw) (computing) process 延迟[延遲] yánchí to delay; to postpone; to keep putting sth off; to procrastinate; (computing) to lag 乌龙[烏龍] wūlóng black dragon; unexpected mistake or mishap; oolong (tea); udon (loanword from Japanese) 左近[左近] zuǒjìn near by 寺[寺] sì Buddhist temple; mosque; government office (old) 双胞胎[雙胞胎] shuāngbāotāi twin; CL:對|对[dui4] 闪光[閃光] shǎnguāng flash 走出[走出] zǒuchū to leave (a room etc); to go out through (a door etc) 必经[必經] bìjīng unavoidable; the only (road, entrance etc) 分析[分析] fēnxī to analyze; analysis; CL:個|个[ge4] 层面[層面] céngmiàn aspect; facet; level (political, psychological, spiritual etc); (geology) bedding plane //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep053/45 words - 18 min 豁达[豁達] huòdá optimistic; sanguine; generous; magnanimous; open-minded 台[臺] tái platform; stage; terrace; stand; support; station; broadcasting station; classifier for vehicles or machines 难不倒[難不倒] nánbùdǎo not to pose a problem for sb; cannot stump sb 宣[宣] xuān to declare (publicly); to announce 且[且] qiě and; moreover; yet; for the time being; to be about to; both (... and...) 卮[卮] zhī goblet 辞[辭] cí to resign; to dismiss; to decline; to take leave; ballad (archaic poetic genre); variant of 詞|词[ci2] 推辞[推辭] tuīcí to decline (an appointment, invitation etc) 白话[白話] báihuà spoken language; vernacular 噩梦[噩夢] èmèng nightmare 充[充] chōng to fill; to satisfy; to fulfill; to act in place of; substitute; sufficient; full 鞋垫[鞋墊] xiédiàn insole; shoe insert 透气[透氣] tòuqì to flow freely (of air); to ventilate; to breathe (of fabric etc); to take a breath of fresh air; to divulge 舒适[舒適] shūshì cozy; snug 升旗[升旗] shēngqí to raise a flag; to hoist a flag 因素[因素] yīnsù element; factor; CL:個|个[ge4] 飞机[飛機] fēijī airplane; CL:架[jia4] 眼看[眼看] yǎnkàn soon; in a moment; to look on as sth happens 黏[黏] nián sticky; glutinous; (Tw) to adhere; to stick on; to glue 保鲜膜[保鮮膜] bǎoxiānmó plastic wrap; preservative film; cling film //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep054/25 words - 19 min 长假[長假] chángjià long vacation; refers to one week national holiday in PRC starting 1st May and 1st Oct 损[損] sǔn to decrease; to lose; to damage; to harm; (coll.) to speak sarcastically; to deride; caustic; mean; one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes (䷨) 球馆[球館] qiúguǎn (sports) arena 擦掉[擦掉] cādiào to wipe 六月[六月] Liùyuè June; sixth month (of the lunar year) 扯平[扯平] chěpíng to make even; to balance; (fig.) to be even; to call it quits 晃[晃] huǎng to dazzle; to flash past 晃[晃] huàng to sway; to shake; to wander about 口渴[口渴] kǒukě thirsty 花枝招展[花枝招展] huāzhīzhāozhǎn lit. lovely scene of blossoming plants swaying in the breeze (idiom); fig. gorgeously dressed (woman) 加速[加速] jiāsù to speed up; to expedite 坏人[壞人] huàirén bad person; villain 瞎逛[瞎逛] xiāguàng to wander aimlessly 纯[純] chún pure; simple; unmixed; genuine 当真[當真] dàngzhēn to take seriously; serious; No joking, really! 越描越黑[越描越黑] yuèmiáoyuèhēi lit. the more you touch things up, the darker they get; fig. to only make matters worse 失言[失言] shīyán slip of the tongue; indiscretion; to blurt out a secret 三次[三次] sāncì third; three times; (math.) degree three, cubic (equation) 光是[光是] guāngshì solely; just 料理[料理] liàolǐ to arrange; to handle; to cook; cuisine; art of cooking 厌[厭] yàn to loathe 这就[這就] zhèjiù immediately; at once 天真[天真] tiānzhēn naive; innocent; artless 够意思[夠意思] gòuyìsi wonderful; great; delightful; very kind; generous 差劲[差勁] chàjìn bad; no good; below average; disappointing 青梅竹马[青梅竹馬] qīngméizhúmǎ lit. green plums and hobby-horse (idiom); fig. innocent children's games; childhood sweethearts; a couple who grew up as childhood friends //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep055/25 words - 5 min 恋情[戀情] liànqíng romantic love 煮饭[煮飯] zhǔfàn to cook 从不[從不] cóngbù never 下厨[下廚] xiàchú to go to the kitchen (to prepare a meal); to cook 心血来潮[心血來潮] xīnxuèláicháo to be prompted by a sudden impulse; carried away by a whim; to have a brainstorm 老公[老公] lǎogōng (coll.) husband 文静[文靜] wénjìng (of a person's manner or character) gentle and quiet 冰山[冰山] bīngshān iceberg; CL:座[zuo4] 谊[誼] yì friendship; also pr. [yi2] 招牌菜[招牌菜] zhāopáicài signature dish; a restaurant’s most famous dish 靠山[靠山] kàoshān patron; supporter; close to a mountain 吃得开[吃得開] chīdekāi to be popular; to be getting on well; much in demand 有钱[有錢] yǒuqián well-off; wealthy 发财[發財] fācái to get rich 瞬间[瞬間] shùnjiān in an instant; in a flash 十亿[十億] shíyì one billion; giga- 见证[見證] jiànzhèng to be witness to; witness; evidence 奇[奇] qí strange; odd; weird; wonderful; surprisingly; unusually 十万[十萬] shíwàn hundred thousand 悼念[悼念] dàoniàn to grieve 往生[往生] wǎngshēng to be reborn; to live in paradise (Buddhism); to die; (after) one's death 怀念[懷念] huáiniàn to cherish the memory of; to think of; reminisce 悲愤[悲憤] bēifèn grief and indignation 想通[想通] xiǎngtōng to figure out; to realize; to become convinced; to come round (to an idea); to get over it 储存[儲存] chǔcún stockpile; to store; to stockpile; storage //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep055/50 words - 8 min 晚餐[晚餐] wǎncān evening meal; dinner; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4] 去掉[去掉] qùdiào to get rid of; to exclude; to eliminate; to remove; to delete; to strip out; to extract 饮食[飲食] yǐnshí food and drink; diet 罗马[羅馬] Luómǎ Rome, capital of Italy 拆[拆] chāi to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open 核心[核心] héxīn core; nucleus 有别[有別] yǒubié different; distinct; unequal; variable 放火[放火] fànghuǒ to set on fire; to commit arson; to create a disturbance 打呼[打呼] dǎhū to snore 轰炸[轟炸] hōngzhà to bomb; to bombard; CL:陣|阵[zhen4] 兔死狐悲[兔死狐悲] tùsǐhúbēi lit. if the rabbit dies, the fox grieves (idiom); fig. to have sympathy with a like-minded person in distress 狡[狡] jiǎo crafty; cunning; sly 走狗[走狗] zǒugǒu hunting dog; hound; (fig.) running dog; lackey 烹[烹] pēng cooking method; to boil sb alive (capital punishment in imperial China) 兔子[兔子] tùzi hare; rabbit; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 显示[顯示] xiǎnshì to show; to illustrate; to display; to demonstrate 学测[學測] Xuécè abbr. for 大學學科能力測驗|大学学科能力测验[Da4 xue2 Xue2 ke1 Neng2 li4 Ce4 yan4] 学员[學員] xuéyuán student; member of an institution of learning; officer cadet 社学[社學] shèxué Ming or Qing dynasty school 数码[數碼] shùmǎ number; numerals; figures; digital; amount; numerical code 恒心[恆心] héngxīn perseverance 机器[機器] jīqì machine; CL:臺|台[tai2],部[bu4],個|个[ge4] 任意[任意] rènyì any; arbitrary; at will; at random 好命[好命] hǎomìng lucky; blessed with good fortune 敬意[敬意] jìngyì respect; tribute //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep055/75 words - 17 min 研读[研讀] yándú to study attentively (a book); to delve into 邱[邱] qiū mound 泉[泉] quán spring (small stream); mouth of a spring; coin (archaic) 录影带[錄影帶] lùyǐngdài videotape (Tw); CL:盤|盘[pan2] 实战[實戰] shízhàn real combat; actual combat 恋战[戀戰] liànzhàn to zealously continue fighting 秋田[秋田] Qiūtián Akita prefecture of north Japan 藏獒[藏獒] Zàng'áo Tibetan mastiff; also called 西藏獒犬 撮合[撮合] cuōhe to play matchmaker; to act as a middleman 蛤[蛤] gé clam 地步[地步] dìbù stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved); situation; leeway 躲雨[躲雨] duǒyǔ to take shelter from the rain 辣[辣] là hot (spicy); pungent 尺寸[尺寸] chǐcun size; dimension; measurement 洪[洪] hóng flood; big; great 无视[無視] wúshì to ignore; to disregard 识相[識相] shíxiàng sensitive; tactful 惹祸[惹禍] rěhuò to stir up trouble; to invite disaster 上身[上身] shàngshēn upper part of the body 秤[秤] chèng steelyard; Roman balance; CL:臺|台[tai2] 反派[反派] fǎnpài villain (of a drama etc) 六十[六十] liùshí sixty; 60 成果[成果] chéngguǒ result; achievement; gain; profit; CL:個|个[ge4] 眼皮[眼皮] yǎnpí eyelid 灾[災] zāi disaster; calamity //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep055/82 words - 18 min 哀[哀] āi sorrow; grief; pity; to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole 胡思乱想[胡思亂想] húsīluànxiǎng to indulge in flights of fancy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild 可乐[可樂] kělè amusing; entertaining; (loanword) cola 梳子[梳子] shūzi comb; CL:把[ba3] 凶兆[凶兆] xiōngzhào ill omen 欺[欺] qī to take unfair advantage of; to deceive; to cheat 贵宾[貴賓] guìbīn honored guest; distinguished guest; VIP //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep056/25 words - 12 min 绅士[紳士] shēnshì gentleman 千古[千古] qiāngǔ for all eternity; throughout all ages 薄命[薄命] bómìng to be born under an unlucky star (usu. of women); to be born unlucky 医生[醫生] yīshēng doctor; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 以免[以免] yǐmiǎn in order to avoid; so as not to 养伤[養傷] yǎngshāng to heal a wound; to recuperate (from an injury) 随[隨] suí to follow; to comply with; varying according to...; to allow; subsequently 诱惑[誘惑] yòuhuò to entice; to lure; to induce; to attract 一口[一口] yīkǒu readily; flatly (deny, admit and so on); a mouthful; a bite 味[味] wèi taste; smell; classifier for drugs (in TCM) 乱成一团[亂成一團] luànchéngyītuán in a great mess; chaotic 嘻嘻[嘻嘻] xīxī hee hee; happy 哈哈[哈哈] hāhā (onom.) laughing out loud 破绽[破綻] pòzhàn hole or tear in cloth; mistake or gap in a speech or theory 加盟[加盟] jiāméng to become a member of an alliance or union; to align; to join; participate 创业[創業] chuàngyè to begin an undertaking; to start a major task; to initiate; to venture; venture; entrepreneurship 实业家[實業家] shíyèjiā industrialist 演说[演說] yǎnshuō speech; to deliver a speech 煞到[煞到] shàdào (Tw) to like; to fall in love with 请便[請便] qǐngbiàn Please do as you wish!; You are welcome to do whatever you like!; Please make yourself at home. 相依为命[相依為命] xiāngyīwéimìng mutually dependent for life (idiom); to rely upon one another for survival; interdependent 绑架[綁架] bǎngjià to kidnap; to abduct; to hijack; a kidnapping; abduction; staking 即刻[即刻] jíkè immediately; instant; instantly 剧情[劇情] jùqíng story line; plot 重伤[重傷] zhòngshāng seriously hurt; serious injury //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep056/50 words - 18 min 顶住[頂住] dǐngzhù to withstand; to stand up to 顶上[頂上] dǐngshàng on top of; at the summit 台柱[臺柱] táizhù pillar; mainstay; star performer 模仿[模仿] mófǎng to imitate; to copy; to emulate; to mimic; model 周华健[周華健] ZhōuHuájiàn Wakin Chau (1960-), HK-born Taiwanese singer and actor 不在[不在] bùzài not to be present; to be out; (euphemism) to pass away; to be deceased 搞笑[搞笑] gǎoxiào to get people to laugh; funny; hilarious 疑[疑] yí to doubt; to suspect 糊弄[糊弄] hùnong to fool; to deceive; to go through the motions 毛利[毛利] máolì gross profit 兰[蘭] lán orchid (蘭花|兰花 Cymbidium goeringii); fragrant thoroughwort (蘭草|兰草 Eupatorium fortunei); lily magnolia (木蘭|木兰) 南[南] nán south 满身[滿身] mǎnshēn covered all over 没意思[沒意思] méiyìsi boring; of no interest 猜中[猜中] cāizhòng to guess correctly; to figure out the right answer 出租车[出租車] chūzūchē taxi; (Tw) rental car 匆匆[匆匆] cōngcōng hurriedly 露馅[露餡] lòuxiàn to leak; to expose (sb's secret); to spill the beans; to let the cat out of the bag 警觉[警覺] jǐngjué to be on guard; alert; vigilance; alertness 不通[不通] bùtōng to be obstructed; to be blocked up; to be impassable; to make no sense; to be illogical 沟[溝] gōu ditch; gutter; groove; gully; ravine; CL:道[dao4] 不断[不斷] bùduàn unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant 抗[抗] kàng to resist; to fight; to defy; anti- 斗志[鬥志] dòuzhì will to fight; fighting spirit 迈进[邁進] màijìn to step in; to stride forward; to forge ahead //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep057/25 words - 8 min 好话[好話] hǎohuà friendly advice; words spoken on sb's behalf; a good word; kind words; words that sound fine but are not followed up with actions 卢[盧] lú (old) rice vessel; black; old variant of 廬|庐[lu2]; (slang) (Tw) troublesome; fussy 口是心非[口是心非] kǒushìxīnfēi duplicity; hypocrisy (idiom) 自夸[自誇] zìkuā to boast 令人[令人] lìngrén to cause one (to do sth); to make one (angry, delighted etc) 农民[農民] nóngmín peasant; farmer; CL:個|个[ge4] 历[曆] lì calendar 吉日[吉日] jírì propitious day; lucky day 特立独行[特立獨行] tèlìdúxíng to be unconventional; independence of action 无意[無意] wúyì inadvertent; accidental; to have no intention of (doing sth) 同伴[同伴] tóngbàn companion; comrade; fellow 安危[安危] ānwēi safety and danger; safety 琮[琮] cóng octagonal jade badge 去年[去年] qùnián last year 丑话说在前头[醜話說在前頭] chǒuhuàshuōzàiqiántou let's talk about the unpleasant things first; let's be frank 选拔[選拔] xuǎnbá to select the best 高下[高下] gāoxià relative superiority (better or worse, stronger or weaker, above or below etc) 受挫[受挫] shòucuò thwarted; obstructed; setback 冷言冷语[冷言冷語] lěngyánlěngyǔ sarcastic comments (idiom); to make sarcastic comments 浇花[澆花] jiāohuā to water the plants; to water the garden 冷水[冷水] lěngshuǐ cold water; unboiled water; fig. not yet ready (of plans) 浇[澆] jiāo to pour liquid; to irrigate (using waterwheel); to water; to cast (molten metal); to mold 茁壮[茁壯] zhuózhuàng healthy and strong; sturdy; thriving; vigorous; robust; flourishing 冻伤[凍傷] dòngshāng frostbite 头号[頭號] tóuhào first rate; top rank; number one //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep057/50 words - 12 min 舌头[舌頭] shétou tongue; CL:個|个[ge4]; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information 使唤[使喚] shǐhuàn to order sb about; to use sb 了结[了結] liǎojié to settle; to finish; to conclude; to wind up 婆媳[婆媳] póxí mother-in-law and daughter-in-law 了事[了事] liǎoshì to dispose of a matter; to be done with it 之内[之內] zhīnèi inside; within 出生[出生] chūshēng to be born 年月[年月] niányuè months and year; time; days of one's life 健康状况[健康狀況] jiànkāngzhuàngkuàng health status 习性[習性] xíxìng character acquired through long habit; habits and properties 风险[風險] fēngxiǎn risk; hazard 基金[基金] jījīn fund 买卖[買賣] mǎimài buying and selling; business; business transactions; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4] 申购[申購] shēngòu to ask to buy; to bid for purchase 详[詳] xiáng detailed; comprehensive 阅[閱] yuè to inspect; to review; to read; to peruse; to go through; to experience 说明书[說明書] shuōmíngshū (technical) manual; (book of) directions; synopsis (of a play or film); specification (patent); CL:本[ben3] 保单[保單] bǎodān guarantee slip 青山[青山] qīngshān green hills; (the good) life 柴[柴] chái firewood; lean (of meat); thin (of a person) 识货[識貨] shíhuò to know what's what 哀嚎[哀嚎] āiháo to howl in grief; anguished wailing; same as 哀号 抒发[抒發] shūfā to express (an emotion); to give vent 保留[保留] bǎoliú to keep; to retain; to have reservations (about sth); to hold back (from saying sth); to put aside for later 文章[文章] wénzhāng article; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaning; CL:篇[pian1],段[duan4],頁|页[ye4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep057/74 words - 20 min 乌来[烏來] Wūlái Wulai township in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 旅游[旅遊] lǚyóu trip; journey; tourism; travel; tour; to travel 错字[錯字] cuòzì incorrect character; typo (in Chinese text) 顶[頂] dǐng apex; crown of the head; top; roof; most; to carry on the head; to push to the top; to go against; to replace; to substitute; to be subjected to (an aerial bombing, hailstorm etc); (slang) to "bump" a forum thread to raise its profile; classifier for headwear, hats, veils etc 全能[全能] quánnéng omnipotent; all-round; strong in every area 天壤之别[天壤之別] tiānrǎngzhībié lit. as different as sky and earth (idiom); fig. night and day difference; opposite extremes; a world of difference; a far cry from 参差不齐[參差不齊] cēncībùqí unevenly matched (idiom); scraggly; jagged 掺[摻] shǎn to grasp 定论[定論] dìnglùn final conclusion; accepted argument 平反[平反] píngfǎn to redress (an injustice); to rehabilitate (sb whose reputation was unjustly sullied) 出招[出招] chūzhāo to make a move (in martial arts or figuratively) 加点[加點] jiādiǎn to work extra hours; to do overtime 元素[元素] yuánsù element; element of a set; chemical element 阶级[階級] jiējí (social) class; CL:個|个[ge4] 小品[小品] xiǎopǐn short, simple literary or artistic creation; essay; skit 科幻[科幻] kēhuàn science fiction; abbr. for 科學幻想|科学幻想[ke1 xue2 huan4 xiang3] 水瓶座[水瓶座] Shuǐpíngzuò Aquarius (constellation and sign of the zodiac) 悬崖[懸崖] xuányá precipice; overhanging cliff 悬疑[懸疑] xuányí suspense 问号[問號] wènhào question mark (punct.); unknown factor; unsolved problem; interrogation 宗教[宗教] zōngjiào religion 句子[句子] jùzi sentence; CL:個|个[ge4] 花样[花樣] huāyàng pattern; way of doing sth; trick; (sports) fancy-style (as figure skating etc) 筹[籌] chóu chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket; to prepare; to plan; to raise (funds); resource; means //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep058/25 words - 5 min 林志玲[林志玲] LínZhìlíng Lin Chi-ling (1974-), Taiwanese model and actress 中邪[中邪] zhòngxié to be possessed; to be bewitched 附身[附身] fùshēn to enter a body; to possess 抬高[抬高] táigāo to raise (price etc) 假面具[假面具] jiǎmiànjù mask; fig. false façade; deceptive front 珍珠奶茶[珍珠奶茶] zhēnzhūnǎichá pearl milk tea; tapioca milk tea; bubble milk tea 突然间[突然間] tūránjiān suddenly 改头换面[改頭換面] gǎitóuhuànmiàn to adjust one's head and turn one's face (idiom); cosmetic changes; Despite superficially new policies, the substance remains unchanged. 黄金屋[黃金屋] huángjīnwū lit. house made of gold; fig. luxurious residence 颜[顏] yán color; face; countenance 玉[玉] yù jade 有型[有型] yǒuxíng stylish 割爱[割愛] gē'ài to part with sth cherished; to forsake 决胜负[決勝負] juéshèngfù a tie-break; to determine the winner 剪刀[剪刀] jiǎndāo scissors; CL:把[ba3] 石头[石頭] shítou stone; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 真命[真命] zhēnmìng to receive heaven's command (of Daoist immortals etc); ordained by heaven 也罢[也罷] yěbà (reduplicated) whether... or...; never mind; fine (indicating acceptance or resignation) 服侍[服侍] fúshi to attend to; to care for (patients etc); to look after; to wait upon; to serve; also written 伏侍, see also 服事[fu2 shi4] 植物人[植物人] zhíwùrén person in a vegetative state; human vegetable 饭店[飯店] fàndiàn restaurant; hotel; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4] 婚宴[婚宴] hūnyàn wedding reception 新娘[新娘] xīnniáng bride 怡[怡] yí harmony; pleased 千千万万[千千萬萬] qiānqiānwànwàn lit. by the thousands and tens of thousands (idiom); untold numbers; innumerable; thousands upon thousands //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep058/50 words - 15 min 菜市场[菜市場] càishìchǎng food market 春[春] chūn spring (season); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life 娇[嬌] jiāo lovable; pampered; tender; delicate; frail 咏[詠] yǒng to sing 紫[紫] zǐ purple; violet 飞蛾[飛蛾] fēi'é moth 没救[沒救] méijiù hopeless; incurable 恩[恩] ēn favor; grace; kindness 世[世] shì life; age; generation; era; world; lifetime; epoch; descendant; noble 兮兮[兮兮] xīxī (particle used to exaggerate certain adjectives, in particular 神經兮兮|神经兮兮, 髒兮兮|脏兮兮, 可憐兮兮|可怜兮兮, and 慘兮兮|惨兮兮) 初[初] chū at first; (at the) beginning; first; junior; basic 温馨[溫馨] wēnxīn comfort; soft and fragrant; warm 效应[效應] xiàoyìng effect (scientific phenomenon) 分道扬镳[分道揚鑣] fēndàoyángbiāo lit. to take different roads and urge the horses on (idiom); fig. to part ways 农历[農曆] nónglì the traditional Chinese calendar; the lunar calendar 自拍[自拍] zìpāi to take a picture or video of oneself; to take a selfie; selfie 打折[打折] dǎzhé to give a discount 滤[濾] lǜ to strain; to filter 自拍照[自拍照] zìpāizhào selfie 慌张[慌張] huāngzhāng confused; flustered 九折[九折] jiǔzhé 10% off (price) 职务[職務] zhíwù post; position; job; duties 代理人[代理人] dàilǐrén agent 知难而退[知難而退] zhīnán'értuì to sound out the difficulties and retreat to avoid defeat (idiom); fig. to back out of an awkward situation; to get out on finding out what it's really like 第二天[第二天] dì'èrtiān next day; the morrow //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep058/68 words - 20 min 盆栽[盆栽] pénzāi growing plants in pots; Japanese: bonsai 植物[植物] zhíwù plant; vegetation; CL:種|种[zhong3] 塑胶[塑膠] sùjiāo plastic; synthetic resin; plastic cement 八宝粥[八寶粥] bābǎozhōu rice congee made with red beans, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, nuts etc 喝酒[喝酒] hējiǔ to drink (alcohol) 锁门[鎖門] suǒmén to lock the door 门锁[門鎖] ménsuǒ door lock 扫兴[掃興] sǎoxìng to have one's spirits dampened; to feel disappointed 车祸[車禍] chēhuò traffic accident; car crash; CL:場|场[chang2] 用餐[用餐] yòngcān to eat a meal 分摊[分攤] fēntān to share (costs, responsibilities); to apportion 酒量[酒量] jiǔliàng capacity for liquor; how much one can drink 喝醉[喝醉] hēzuì to get drunk 车窗[車窗] chēchuāng car window; window of vehicle (bus, train etc) 酒味[酒味] jiǔwèi smell of alcohol; flavoring of rum or other liquor in food; aroma or nose (of wine) 美中不足[美中不足] měizhōngbùzú everything is fine except for one small defect (idiom); the fly in the ointment 大费周章[大費周章] dàfèizhōuzhāng to take great pains; to go to a lot of trouble 制造[製造] zhìzào to manufacture; to make //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep059/25 words - 8 min 医务室[醫務室] yīwùshì infirmary; sick bay; CL:個|个[ge4] 一旦[一旦] yīdàn in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...); when; in a short time; in one day 行情[行情] hángqíng market price; quotation of market price; the current market situation 门铃[門鈴] ménlíng doorbell 远门[遠門] yuǎnmén (to go to) distant parts; faraway; a distant relative 反问[反問] fǎnwèn to ask (a question) in reply; to answer a question with a question; rhetorical question 奸诈[奸詐] jiānzhà treachery; devious; a rogue 薯条[薯條] shǔtiáo french fries; french fried potatoes; chips 智商[智商] zhìshāng IQ (intelligence quotient) 卖完[賣完] màiwán to be sold out 国泰民安[國泰民安] guótàimín'ān the country prospers, the people at peace (idiom); peace and prosperity 风调雨顺[風調雨順] fēngtiáoyǔshùn favorable weather (idiom); good weather for crops 大幅[大幅] dàfú a big margin; substantially 繁星[繁星] fánxīng many stars; a vast sky full of stars 国立[國立] guólì national; state-run; public 科系[科系] kēxì department 往年[往年] wǎngnián in former years; in previous years 蓬勃[蓬勃] péngbó vigorous; flourishing; full of vitality 各界[各界] gèjiè all walks of life; all social circles 有目共睹[有目共睹] yǒumùgòngdǔ anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all; sth speaks for itself; is there for all to see 朝着[朝著] cháozhe facing; advancing (towards) 一声不响[一聲不響] yīshēngbùxiǎng to keep totally silent; noiselessly 门面[門面] ménmian shop front; facade; CL:間|间[jian1]; prestige 责任感[責任感] zérèngǎn sense of responsibility 校内[校內] xiàonèi on-campus; intramural //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep059/50 words - 13 min 现状[現狀] xiànzhuàng current situation 新加坡[新加坡] Xīnjiāpō Singapore 挖角[挖角] wājué to poach (talent, personnel from competitors); to raid (a competitor for its talent); Taiwan pr. [wa1 jiao3] 细心[細心] xìxīn careful; attentive 具有[具有] jùyǒu to have; to possess 并不[並不] bìngbù not at all; emphatically not 杰出[傑出] jiéchū outstanding; distinguished; remarkable; prominent; illustrious 不约而同[不約而同] bùyuē'értóng to agree by chance (idiom); taking the same action without prior consultation 造句[造句] zàojù sentence-making 公园[公園] gōngyuán park (for public recreation); CL:個|个[ge4],座[zuo4] 姐姐[姐姐] jiějie older sister; CL:個|个[ge4] 儿童[兒童] értóng child; CL:個|个[ge4] 脂肪[脂肪] zhīfáng fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food) 航空母舰[航空母艦] hángkōngmǔjiàn aircraft carrier; CL:艘[sou1]; (coll.) (fig.) sth huge; (like) a whale 韦[韋] wéi soft leather 凡[凡] fán ordinary; commonplace; mundane; temporal; of the material world (as opposed to supernatural or immortal levels); every; all; whatever; altogether; gist; outline; note of Chinese musical scale 教养[教養] jiàoyǎng to train; to educate; to bring up; to nurture; education; culture; upbringing; early conditioning 染上[染上] rǎnshàng to catch (a disease); to get (a bad habit) 狂犬病[狂犬病] kuángquǎnbìng rabies 丰满[豐滿] fēngmǎn ample; well developed; fully rounded 铁板[鐵板] tiěbǎn iron panel; hot iron plate for fast grilling (Japanese: teppan) 得意忘形[得意忘形] déyìwàngxíng so pleased as to lose one's sense of measure; beside oneself with joy 初犯[初犯] chūfàn first offender; first offense 撞伤[撞傷] zhuàngshāng bruise; bump 一家人[一家人] yījiārén household; the whole family //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep059/72 words - 17 min 呵护[呵護] hēhù to bless; to cherish; to take good care of; to conserve 不忙[不忙] bùmáng there's no hurry; take one's time 关怀[關懷] guānhuái care; solicitude; to show care for; concerned about; attentive to 恩惠[恩惠] ēnhuì favor; grace 有如[有如] yǒurú to be like sth; similar to; alike 赴汤蹈火[赴湯蹈火] fùtāngdǎohuǒ to go through water and tread on fire (idiom); not afraid of any difficulty 漏水[漏水] lòushuǐ to leak (of water) 虑[慮] lǜ to think over; to consider; anxiety 栽培[栽培] zāipéi to grow; to cultivate; to train; to educate; to patronize 来回[來回] láihuí to make a round trip; return journey; back and forth; to and fro; repeatedly 馈[饋] kuì food; to make a present 分忧[分憂] fēnyōu to share tribulations; to help sb with worries and difficulties 专职[專職] zhuānzhí special duty; assigned full time to a task 并进[並進] bìngjìn to advance together 课程表[課程表] kèchéngbiǎo class timetable 活性[活性] huóxìng (chemistry) activity; active; activated 言行一致[言行一致] yánxíngyīzhì (idiom) one's actions are in keeping with what one says 年资[年資] niánzī age and experience; seniority 无庸[無庸] wúyōng variant of 毋庸[wu2 yong1] 置疑[置疑] zhìyí to doubt 名额[名額] míng'é quota; number of places; place (in an institution, a group etc) 后脚[後腳] hòujiǎo (one moment ...,) the next ...; trailing foot (in walking) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep060/25 words - 9 min 管家婆[管家婆] guǎnjiāpó housewife (jocularly); female housekeeper of a higher rank (old); busybody 啾[啾] jiū (onom.) wailing of child; chirp; kiss (Tw) 盏[盞] zhǎn a small cup; classifier for lamps 风趣[風趣] fēngqù charm; humor; wit; humorous; witty 名次[名次] míngcì position in a ranking of names; place; rank 原点[原點] yuándiǎn origin (math.); origin of coordinates 改观[改觀] gǎiguān change of appearance; to revise one's point of view 百慕达[百慕達] Bǎimùdá Bermuda (Tw) 三角洲[三角洲] sānjiǎozhōu delta (geography) 毛骨悚然[毛骨悚然] máogǔsǒngrán to have one's hair stand on end (idiom); to feel one's blood run cold 审美观[審美觀] shěnměiguān esthetic conception; esthetic point of view; standard 爱神[愛神] àishén god of love 脱离[脫離] tuōlí to separate oneself from; to break away from; diastasis (medicine); abscission; abjunction (botany) 鲁蛇[魯蛇] lǔshé (slang) loser (loanword) (Tw) 注定[註定] zhùdìng to foreordain; to be bound to; to be destined to; to be doomed to; inevitably 开花[開花] kāihuā to bloom; to blossom; to flower; fig. to burst open; to feel happy or elated; new development grows out 精心[精心] jīngxīn with utmost care; fine; meticulous; detailed 风情[風情] fēngqíng mien; bearing; grace; amorous feelings; flirtatious expressions; local conditions and customs; wind force, direction etc 萌[萌] méng to sprout; to bud; to have a strong affection for (slang); adorable (loanword from Japanese 萌え moe, slang describing affection for a cute character) 睫毛[睫毛] jiémáo eyelashes 一身[一身] yīshēn whole body; from head to toe; single person; a suit of clothes 前后[前後] qiánhòu around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear 美貌[美貌] měimào good looks; beauty; good-looking 岂止[豈止] qǐzhǐ not only; far from; more than 出神入化[出神入化] chūshénrùhuà to reach perfection (idiom); a superb artistic achievement //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep060/50 words - 14 min 画皮[畫皮] huàpí painted skin (which transforms a monster into a beauty) 偷天换日[偷天換日] tōutiānhuànrì to engage in fraudulent activities (idiom); skulduggery; to hoodwink people; to cheat sb audaciously 逃不出[逃不出] táobùchū unable to escape; can't get out 手掌心[手掌心] shǒuzhǎngxīn see 手心[shou3 xin1] 从头[從頭] cóngtóu anew; from the start 棵[棵] kē classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc 备胎[備胎] bèitāi spare tire; (slang) fallback guy (or girl) 讯号[訊號] xùnhào signal 宿命[宿命] sùmìng predestination; karma 见色忘友[見色忘友] jiànsèwàngyǒu to neglect one's friends when smitten with a new love 美眉[美眉] měiméi (coll.) pretty girl 芽[芽] yá bud; sprout 连接[連接] liánjiē to link; to join; to attach; connection; a link (on web page) 寻找[尋找] xúnzhǎo to seek; to look for 料到[料到] liàodào to foresee; to anticipate 玫瑰[玫瑰] méiguī rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa rugosa); rose flower; CL:朵[duo3],棵[ke1] 复古[復古] fùgǔ to return to old ways (a Confucian aspiration); to turn back the clock; neoclassical school during Tang and Song associated with classical writing 古文; retro (fashion style based on nostalgia, esp. for 1960s) 玫瑰花[玫瑰花] méiguīhuā rose 水分[水分] shuǐfèn moisture content; (fig.) overstatement; padding 天边[天邊] tiānbiān horizon; ends of the earth; remotest places 遇见[遇見] yùjiàn to meet 欢笑[歡笑] huānxiào to laugh happily; a belly-laugh 吨位[噸位] dūnwèi tonnage 把头[把頭] bǎtóu labor contractor; gangmaster 纯洁[純潔] chúnjié pure; clean and honest; to purify //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep060/56 words - 17 min 无耻[無恥] wúchǐ without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless 拿下[拿下] náxià to arrest; to capture; to seize; to win (a set, a game etc) 牛肉[牛肉] niúròu beef 嗑[嗑] kè to crack (seeds) between one's teeth 赦[赦] shè to pardon (a convict) 狡辩[狡辯] jiǎobiàn to quibble //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep061/25 words - 6 min 害人不浅[害人不淺] hàirénbùqiǎn to cause a lot of trouble; to inflict much suffering 不成[不成] bùchéng won't do; unable to; (at the end of a rhetorical question) can that be? 水害[水害] shuǐhài flood damage 死死[死死] sǐsǐ rigid; unwavering; unbendable; firm (hold on sth); tenacious 难题[難題] nántí difficult problem 交情[交情] jiāoqing friendship; friendly relations 福气[福氣] fúqi good fortune; a blessing 口袋[口袋] kǒudài pocket; bag; sack; CL:個|个[ge4] 人事[人事] rénshì personnel; human resources; human affairs; ways of the world; (euphemism) sexuality; the facts of life 命令[命令] mìnglìng order; command; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 券[券] quàn bond (esp. document split in two, with each party holding one half); contract; deed (i.e. title deeds); ticket; voucher; certificate 在握[在握] zàiwò (fig.) to hold in one's hands; to be within grasp 择偶[擇偶] zé'ǒu to choose a spouse 事业心[事業心] shìyèxīn devotion to one's work; professional ambition 前景[前景] qiánjǐng foreground; vista; (future) prospects; perspective 上午[上午] shàngwǔ morning; CL:個|个[ge4] 拉票[拉票] lāpiào to campaign for votes; to ask voters for support 非法[非法] fēifǎ illegal 声望[聲望] shēngwàng popularity; prestige 鹿死谁手[鹿死誰手] lùsǐshéishǒu to whom the deer falls (idiom); the one to emerge victor (i.e. to seize the empire); prize winner; champion 盒[盒] hé small box; case 原子笔[原子筆] yuánzǐbǐ ballpoint pen; also written 圓珠筆|圆珠笔 明理[明理] mínglǐ sensible; reasonable; an obvious reason, truth or fact; to understand the reason or reasoning 不论[不論] bùlùn whatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discuss 评价[評價] píngjià to evaluate; to assess //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep061/50 words - 16 min 负担[負擔] fùdān burden; to bear a burden 心眼[心眼] xīnyǎn heart; intention; conscience; consideration; cleverness; tolerance 斗嘴[鬥嘴] dòuzuǐ to quarrel; to bicker; glib repartee 惹毛[惹毛] rěmáo (coll.) to irritate; to annoy; to piss sb off 加薪[加薪] jiāxīn to raise salary 大大方方[大大方方] dàdàfāngfāng confident; calm; natural; poised 进展[進展] jìnzhǎn to make headway; to make progress 再开[再開] zàikāi to reopen; to start again 反击[反擊] fǎnjī to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack 钢铁[鋼鐵] gāngtiě steel 蜘蛛人[蜘蛛人] Zhīzhūrén Spider-Man, see 蜘蛛俠|蜘蛛侠; nickname of French skyscraper climber Alain Robert (1962-); person who scales the outer walls of a building as a stunt or for building maintenance 太过[太過] tàiguò excessively; too 心胸狭窄[心胸狹窄] xīnxiōngxiázhǎi narrow-minded (idiom); petty; ungenerous 钻牛角尖[鑽牛角尖] zuānniújiǎojiān lit. to penetrate into a bull's horn (idiom); fig. to waste time on an insoluble or insignificant problem; to bash one's head against a brick wall; a wild goose chase; a blind alley; to split hairs 切磋[切磋] qiēcuō to compare notes; to learn from one another; to swap pointers 巨大[巨大] jùdà huge; immense; very large; tremendous; gigantic; enormous 梨子[梨子] lízi pear; CL:個|个[ge4] 冷笑话[冷笑話] lěngxiàohuà joke intended to be so corny it makes one groan 榴梿[榴槤] liúlián variant of 榴蓮|榴莲[liu2 lian2] 西瓜[西瓜] xīguā watermelon; CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4],個|个[ge5] 贪图[貪圖] tāntú to covet; to seek (riches, fame) 美色[美色] měisè charm; loveliness (of a woman) 作证[作證] zuòzhèng to bear witness; to testify 路边[路邊] lùbiān curb; roadside; wayside 骨气[骨氣] gǔqì unyielding character; courageous spirit; integrity; moral backbone //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep061/57 words - 18 min 对质[對質] duìzhì to confront (in court etc); confrontation 当场[當場] dāngchǎng at the scene; on the spot 揭穿[揭穿] jiēchuān to expose; to uncover 挑拨离间[挑撥離間] tiǎobōlíjiàn to sow dissension (idiom); to drive a wedge between 武侠[武俠] wǔxiá martial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, theatrical and cinema genre); knight-errant 做贼心虚[做賊心虛] zuòzéixīnxū to feel guilty as a thief (idiom); to have sth on one's conscience 落跑[落跑] luòpǎo to run away; to escape //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep062/25 words - 5 min 家家酒[家家酒] jiājiājiǔ to play house (Tw) 胆小[膽小] dǎnxiǎo cowardice; timid 计[計] jì to calculate; to compute; to count; to regard as important; to plan; ruse; meter; gauge 颈[頸] jǐng neck 背部[背部] bèibù back (rear part of the torso); back (the area of a vertebrate animal's body on either side of the backbone); (anatomy) dorsum 僵硬[僵硬] jiāngyìng stiff; rigid 文明[文明] wénmíng civilized; civilization; culture; CL:個|个[ge4] 冻[凍] dòng to freeze; to feel very cold; aspic or jelly 终年[終年] zhōngnián entire year; throughout the year; age at death 卧病[臥病] wòbìng ill in bed; bed-ridden 瘤[瘤] liú tumor 恶性[惡性] èxìng malignant; wicked; vicious (circle); producing evil; rapid (decline); runaway (inflation) 蔓延[蔓延] mànyán to extend; to spread 蚊子[蚊子] wénzi mosquito 痒[癢] yǎng to itch; to tickle 红绿灯[紅綠燈] hónglǜdēng traffic light; traffic signal 忽视[忽視] hūshì to neglect; to ignore 打伤[打傷] dǎshāng to injure; to wound; to damage 死人[死人] sǐrén dead person; (coll.) to die; (of a death) to happen 绣花[繡花] xiùhuā to embroider; to do embroidery 枕头[枕頭] zhěntou pillow 金玉[金玉] jīnyù gold and jade; precious 絮[絮] xù cotton wadding; fig. padding; long-winded 备用[備用] bèiyòng reserve; spare; alternate; backup 戏院[戲院] xìyuàn theater //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep062/50 words - 16 min 爆米花[爆米花] bàomǐhuā puffed rice; popcorn 托[托] tuō prop; support (for weight); rest (e.g. arm rest); thanks to; to hold in one's hand; to support in one's palm; to give; to base; to commit; to set; torr (unit of pressure) 杀球[殺球] shāqiú to spike the ball (volleyball etc); to smash (tennis etc) 某人[某人] mǒurén someone; a certain person; some people; I (self-address after one's surname) 拚死[拚死] pànsǐ to risk one's life 感激[感激] gǎnjī to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful 伟大[偉大] wěidà huge; great; grand; worthy of the greatest admiration; important (contribution etc) 善良[善良] shànliáng good and honest; kindhearted 没电[沒電] méidiàn discharged; flat; dead (of batteries) 糊涂[糊塗] hútu muddled; silly; confused 汗[汗] hàn perspiration; sweat; CL:滴[di1],頭|头[tou2],身[shen1]; to be speechless (out of helplessness, embarrassment etc) (Internet slang used as an interjection) 意图[意圖] yìtú intent; intention; to intend 星星[星星] xīngxing star in the sky 白搭[白搭] báidā no use; no good 卡片[卡片] kǎpiàn card 纾[紓] shū abundant; ample; at ease; relaxed; to free from; to relieve 缓解[緩解] huǎnjiě to bring relief; to alleviate (a crisis); to dull (a pain) 无名氏[無名氏] wúmíngshì anonymous (e.g. author, donor etc) 本名[本名] běnmíng original name; real name; personal name 赠[贈] zèng to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old) 总决赛[總決賽] zǒngjuésài finals (sports) 贪吃[貪吃] tānchī gluttonous; voracious 幻觉[幻覺] huànjué illusion; hallucination; figment of one's imagination 惹火[惹火] rěhuǒ to stir up the fire; fig. to provoke and offend people; to ruffle feathers 吊死[吊死] diàosǐ death by hanging; to hang oneself //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep062/64 words - 18 min 针叶林[針葉林] zhēnyèlín needle-leaved forest 刺[刺] cì thorn; sting; thrust; to prick; to pierce; to stab; to assassinate; to murder 撑死[撐死] chēngsǐ full to the point of bursting; (coll.) at most 熬夜[熬夜] áoyè to stay up late or all night 黑眼圈[黑眼圈] hēiyǎnquān dark circles (under one's eyes); black eye 痘[痘] dòu pimple; pustule 疤[疤] bā scar; scab 浮[浮] fú to float; superficial; floating; unstable; movable; provisional; temporary; transient; impetuous; hollow; inflated; to exceed; superfluous; excessive; surplus 隐隐约约[隱隱約約] yǐnyǐnyuēyuē faint; distant; barely audible 印[印] yìn to print; to mark; to engrave; a seal; a print; a stamp; a mark; a trace; image 自豪[自豪] zìháo proud (of one's achievements etc) 唾弃[唾棄] tuòqì to spurn; to disdain 赔礼[賠禮] péilǐ to offer an apology; to make amends 看成[看成] kànchéng to regard as //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep063/25 words - 14 min 赶上[趕上] gǎnshàng to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for 逃避[逃避] táobì to escape; to evade; to avoid; to shirk 得寸进尺[得寸進尺] décùnjìnchǐ lit. win an inch, want a foot (idiom); fig. not satisfied with small gains; give him an inch, and he'll want a mile 冷嘲热讽[冷嘲熱諷] lěngcháorèfěng frigid irony and scorching satire (idiom); to mock and ridicule 赖皮[賴皮] làipí shameless; (slang) rascal 耍赖[耍賴] shuǎlài to act shamelessly; to refuse to acknowledge that one has lost the game, or made a promise etc; to act dumb; to act as if sth never happened 友爱[友愛] yǒu'ài friendly affection; fraternal love 疏离[疏離] shūlí to become alienated; estranged; alienation; disaffection; set wide apart 嫂子[嫂子] sǎozi (coll.) older brother's wife; sister-in-law; CL:個|个[ge4] 功夫[功夫] gōngfu skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort 情何以堪[情何以堪] qínghéyǐkān how can this be endured! (idiom) 布置[佈置] bùzhì to put in order; to arrange; to decorate; to fix up; to deploy 晶莹[晶瑩] jīngyíng sparkling and translucent 剔[剔] tī to scrape the meat from bones; to pick (teeth etc); to weed out 完毕[完畢] wánbì to finish; to end; to complete 就寝时间[就寢時間] jiùqǐnshíjiān bedtime 惊喜[驚喜] jīngxǐ nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised 不用谢[不用謝] bùyòngxiè You're welcome; Don't mention it 小意思[小意思] xiǎoyìsi small token; mere trifle (used of one's gifts) 雨天[雨天] yǔtiān rainy day; rainy weather 晴天[晴天] qíngtiān clear sky; sunny day 咽[嚥] yàn to swallow 黑暗[黑暗] hēi'àn dark; darkly; darkness 双倍[雙倍] shuāngbèi twofold; double 起司[起司] qǐsī cheese (loanword) (Tw) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep063/48 words - 19 min 蛮[蠻] mán barbarian; bullying; very; quite; rough; reckless 鲔鱼[鮪魚] wěiyú tuna 气势[氣勢] qìshì imposing manner; loftiness; grandeur; energetic looks; vigor 盼[盼] pàn to hope for; to long for; to expect 望夫石[望夫石] WàngfūShí Amah Rock in Sha Tin 沙田[Sha1 tian2], Hong Kong 潜逃[潛逃] qiántáo to abscond; to slink off 含羞草[含羞草] hánxiūcǎo mimosa; sensitive plant (that closes its leaves when touched) 含[含] hán to keep; to contain; to suck (keep in your mouth without chewing) 羞[羞] xiū shy; ashamed; shame; bashful; variant of 饈|馐[xiu1]; delicacies 品种[品種] pǐnzhǒng breed; variety; CL:個|个[ge4] 增强[增強] zēngqiáng to increase; to strengthen 气场[氣場] qìcháng qi field (qigong); aura; atmosphere 桃花[桃花] táohuā peach blossom; (fig.) love affair 地位[地位] dìwèi position; status; place; CL:個|个[ge4] 花圃[花圃] huāpǔ flowerbed; parterre 坚韧不拔[堅韌不拔] jiānrènbùbá firm and indomitable (idiom); tenacious and unyielding 事事[事事] shìshì everything 逢凶化吉[逢凶化吉] féngxiōnghuàjí misfortune turns to blessing (idiom); to turn an inauspicious start to good account 财路[財路] cáilù livelihood 全国性[全國性] quánguóxìng national 报名[報名] bàomíng to sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register; to enroll; to enlist 反弹[反彈] fǎntán to bounce; to bounce back; to boomerang; to ricochet; rebound (of stock market etc); bounce; backlash; negative repercussions 归队[歸隊] guīduì to return to one's unit; to go back to one's station in life //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep064/25 words - 9 min 晒太阳[曬太陽] shàitàiyáng to be in the sun (getting warm or sunbathing etc); to put sth in the sun (e.g. to dry it) 无利[無利] wúlì no profit; not profitable; a hindrance; (to lend money) at no interest 精细[精細] jīngxì fine; meticulous; careful 理所当然[理所當然] lǐsuǒdāngrán as it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to be expected as a matter of course; inevitable and right 偏见[偏見] piānjiàn prejudice 交锋[交鋒] jiāofēng to cross swords; to have a confrontation (with sb) 失信[失信] shīxìn to break a promise 擅自[擅自] shànzì without permission 圣贤[聖賢] shèngxián a sage; wise and holy man; virtuous ruler; Buddhist lama; wine 芝麻[芝麻] zhīma sesame (seed) 订正[訂正] dìngzhèng to make a correction 阴阳怪气[陰陽怪氣] yīnyángguàiqì eccentric; peculiar; mystifying 地点[地點] dìdiǎn place; site; location; venue; CL:個|个[ge4] 中奖[中獎] zhòngjiǎng to win a prize; a successful gamble 称心如意[稱心如意] chènxīnrúyì after one's heart (idiom); gratifying and satisfactory; everything one could wish 肤色[膚色] fūsè skin color 定局[定局] dìngjú foregone conclusion; to be settled conclusively 不合理[不合理] bùhélǐ unreasonable 奔跑[奔跑] bēnpǎo to run 邀[邀] yāo to invite; to request; to intercept; to solicit; to seek 心领[心領] xīnlǐng I appreciate your kindness (conventional reply to turn down an offer) 软钉子[軟釘子] ruǎndīngzi lit. a soft nail; fig. a tactful retort or rejection 焦头烂额[焦頭爛額] jiāotóulàn'é lit. badly burned about the head (from trying to put out a fire) (idiom); fig. hard-pressed; under pressure (from a heavy workload, creditors etc) 说定[說定] shuōdìng to agree on; to settle on 敌军[敵軍] díjūn enemy troops; hostile forces; CL:股[gu3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep064/50 words - 17 min 像话[像話] xiànghuà proper 仇恨[仇恨] chóuhèn to hate; hatred; enmity; hostility 区[區] qū area; region; district; small; distinguish; CL:個|个[ge4] 大餐[大餐] dàcān great meal; banquet 打发[打發] dǎfa to dispatch sb to do sth; to make sb leave; to pass (the time); (old) to make arrangements; (old) to bestow (alms etc) 如鱼得水[如魚得水] rúyúdéshuǐ like a fish back in water (idiom); glad to be back in one's proper surroundings 现代人[現代人] xiàndàirén modern man; Homo sapiens 讨拍[討拍] tǎopāi (Tw) (coll.) to seek sympathy 3C[3C] sānC abbr. for computers, communications, and consumer electronics; China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) 用不着[用不著] yòngbuzháo not need; have no use for 实际上[實際上] shíjìshàng in fact; in reality; as a matter of fact; in practice 回绝[回絕] huíjué to rebuff; to refuse; to turn down 出尔反尔[出爾反爾] chū'ěrfǎn'ěr old: to reap the consequences of one's words (idiom, from Mencius); modern: to go back on one's word; to blow hot and cold; to contradict oneself; inconsistent 掩饰[掩飾] yǎnshì to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over 墙头草[牆頭草] qiángtóucǎo sb who goes whichever way the wind blows; sb with no mind of one's own; easily swayed person; opportunist 帽子[帽子] màozi hat; cap; (fig.) label; bad name; CL:頂|顶[ding3] 低气压[低氣壓] dīqìyā low pressure; depression (meteorology) 吃不下[吃不下] chībuxià not feel like eating; be unable to eat any more 夏天[夏天] xiàtiān summer; CL:個|个[ge4] 冷冻库[冷凍庫] lěngdòngkù freezer compartment 驾照[駕照] jiàzhào driver's license 考官[考官] kǎoguān an examiner; an official conducting an exam 骑车[騎車] qíchē to cycle 摇头[搖頭] yáotóu to shake one's head 刹车[剎車] shāchē to brake (when driving); to stop; to switch off; to check (bad habits); a brake //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep064/55 words - 20 min 电影院[電影院] diànyǐngyuàn cinema; movie theater; CL:家[jia1],座[zuo4] 租[租] zū to hire; to rent; to charter; to rent out; to lease out; rent; land tax 请求[請求] qǐngqiú to request; to ask; request; CL:個|个[ge4] 上班时间[上班時間] shàngbānshíjiān time of going to work; the morning rush hour 拘谨[拘謹] jūjǐn reserved; overcautious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep065/25 words - 11 min 啪[啪] pā (onom.) bang; pop; pow 美妙[美妙] měimiào beautiful; wonderful; splendid 难不成[難不成] nánbùchéng Is it possible that ... ? 语病[語病] yǔbìng faulty wording; mispronunciation due to a speech defect 约言[約言] yuēyán promise; one's word; pledge; abbreviation 天下第一[天下第一] tiānxiàdìyī first under heaven; number one in the country 贪吃鬼[貪吃鬼] tānchīguǐ glutton; chowhound 订购[訂購] dìnggòu to place an order; to subscribe 洗手间[洗手間] xǐshǒujiān toilet; lavatory; washroom 碴[碴] chá fault; glass fragment; quarrel 令[令] lìng to order; to command; an order; warrant; writ; to cause; to make sth happen; virtuous; honorific title; season; government position (old) 行事[行事] xíngshì to execute; to handle; behavior; action; conduct 轻重缓急[輕重緩急] qīngzhònghuǎnjí slight or important, urgent or non-urgent (idiom); to deal with important matters first; sense of priority 要好[要好] yàohǎo to be on good terms; to be close friends; striving for self-improvement 黑白[黑白] hēibái black and white; right and wrong; monochrome 手足无措[手足無措] shǒuzúwúcuò at a loss to know what to do (idiom); bewildered 空空[空空] kōngkōng empty; vacuous; nothing; vacant; in vain; all for nothing; air-to-air (missile) 伴手礼[伴手禮] bànshǒulǐ gift given when visiting sb (esp. a local specialty brought back from one's travels, or a special product of one's own country taken overseas) (Tw) 探病[探病] tànbìng to visit a sick person or patient 观摩[觀摩] guānmó to observe and emulate; to study (esp. following sb's example) 描写[描寫] miáoxiě to describe; to depict; to portray; description 四大[四大] sìdà the four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind (Buddhism); the four freedoms: speaking out freely, airing views fully, holding great debates, and writing big-character posters, 大鳴大放|大鸣大放[da4 ming2 da4 fang4], 大辯論|大辩论[da4 bian4 lun4], 大字報|大字报[da4 zi4 bao4] (PRC) 和弦[和弦] héxián chord (music) 弦[弦] xián bow string; string of musical instrument; watchspring; chord (segment of curve); hypotenuse; CL:根[gen1] 姆[姆] mǔ woman who looks after small children; (old) female tutor //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep065/42 words - 16 min 指尖[指尖] zhǐjiān fingertips 食指[食指] shízhǐ index finger; mouths to feed 中指[中指] zhōngzhǐ middle finger 无名指[無名指] wúmíngzhǐ ring finger 水泡[水泡] shuǐpào bubble; blister 完整[完整] wánzhěng complete; intact 出包[出包] chūbāo to contract out; to run into problems 鞋[鞋] xié shoe; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1] 反倒[反倒] fǎndào but on the contrary; but expectedly 送礼[送禮] sònglǐ to give a present 空手[空手] kōngshǒu empty-handed; unarmed; (painting, embroidery etc) without following a model; (abbr. for 空手道[kong1 shou3 dao4]) karate 信箱[信箱] xìnxiāng mailbox; post office box 常用[常用] chángyòng in common usage 区别[區別] qūbié difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction; CL:個|个[ge4] 密码[密碼] mìmǎ secret code; ciphertext; password; PIN 盗[盜] dào to steal; to rob; to plunder; thief; bandit; robber 搜寻[搜尋] sōuxún to search; to look for //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep066/25 words - 11 min 稳重[穩重] wěnzhòng steady; earnest; staid 火星[火星] huǒxīng spark 塞车[塞車] sāichē traffic jam 不等[不等] bùděng unequal; varied 一时半刻[一時半刻] yīshíbànkè a short time; a little while 买不起[買不起] mǎibuqǐ cannot afford; can't afford buying 大牌[大牌] dàpái strong card; honor card (card games); very popular or successful person; self-important 看穿[看穿] kànchuān see through (a person, scheme, trick etc) 血糖[血糖] xuètáng blood sugar 倒胃口[倒胃口] dǎowèikǒu to spoil one's appetite; fig. to get fed up with sth 暴走[暴走] bàozǒu out of control; berserk; to go for a long walk 策[策] cè policy; plan; scheme; bamboo slip for writing (old); to whip (a horse); to encourage; riding crop with sharp spines (old); essay written for the imperial examinations (old); upward horizontal stroke in calligraphy 这年头[這年頭] zhèniántou (coll.) nowadays 不可思议[不可思議] bùkěsīyì inconceivable (idiom); unimaginable; unfathomable 随机[隨機] suíjī according to the situation; pragmatic; random 脸孔[臉孔] liǎnkǒng face 幽默感[幽默感] yōumògǎn sense of humor 普普通通[普普通通] pǔpǔtōngtōng ordinary; mediocre; nothing special 不安[不安] bù'ān unpeaceful; unstable; uneasy; disturbed; restless; worried 加深[加深] jiāshēn to deepen 解放[解放] jiěfàng to liberate; to emancipate; liberation; refers to the Communists' victory over the Nationalists in 1949; CL:次[ci4] 悦[悅] yuè pleased 己[己] jǐ self; oneself; sixth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; sixth in order; letter "F" or Roman "VI" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; hexa 整容[整容] zhěngróng plastic surgery 容[容] róng to hold; to contain; to allow; to tolerate; appearance; look; countenance //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep066/41 words - 17 min 过于[過於] guòyú too much; excessively 多元性[多元性] duōyuánxìng diversity 面带[面帶] miàndài to wear (on one's face) 谈吐[談吐] tántǔ style of conversation 收集[收集] shōují to gather; to collect 晕头转向[暈頭轉向] yūntóuzhuànxiàng confused and disoriented 摩擦[摩擦] mócā friction; rubbing; chafing; fig. disharmony; conflict; also written 磨擦 坪[坪] píng a plain; ping, unit of area equal to approx. 3.3058 square meters (used in Japan and Taiwan) 仲介[仲介] zhòngjiè middleman; agent; broker 租房[租房] zūfáng to rent an apartment 妄想症[妄想症] wàngxiǎngzhèng delusional disorder; (fig.) paranoia 誓不两立[誓不兩立] shìbùliǎnglì the two cannot exist together (idiom); irreconcilable differences; incompatible standpoints 流血[流血] liúxuè to bleed; to shed blood 形影不离[形影不離] xíngyǐngbùlí inseparable (as form and shadow) 拒[拒] jù to resist; to repel; to refuse 在外[在外] zàiwài outer; excluded //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep067/25 words - 11 min 乐于助人[樂於助人] lèyúzhùrén willing to help others 方圆[方圓] fāngyuán perimeter; range; (within) a radius of ... 百里[百里] Bǎilǐ two-character surname Baili 中式[中式] zhòngshì to pass an exam (or the imperial exam); to qualify 日式[日式] Rìshì Japanese style 台式[台式] táishì (of an appliance) tabletop model; (of a computer) desktop model 泰式[泰式] Tàishì Thai-style (of food, massage etc) 乌鲁木齐[烏魯木齊] Wūlǔmùqí Ürümqi or Urumqi prefecture level city and capital of Xinjiang Uighur autonomous region 新疆維吾爾自治區|新疆维吾尔自治区 in west China 叮咚[叮咚] dīngdōng (onom.) ding dong; jingling of bells; clanking sound 洗耳恭听[洗耳恭聽] xǐ'ěrgōngtīng to listen with respectful attention; (a polite request to sb to speak); we are all ears 摸索[摸索] mōsuo to feel about; to grope about; to fumble; to do things slowly 封锁[封鎖] fēngsuǒ to blockade; to seal off 删除[刪除] shānchú to delete; to cancel 留言[留言] liúyán to leave a message; to leave one's comments; message 一下子[一下子] yīxiàzi in a short while; all at once; all of a sudden 下班[下班] xiàbān to finish work; to get off work 阴谋[陰謀] yīnmóu plot; conspiracy 中计[中計] zhòngjì to fall into a trap; taken in by a stratagem; cheated; ripped off 债[債] zhài debt; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 偿[償] cháng to repay; to compensate for; to recompense; to fulfill (hopes etc) 连带[連帶] liándài to be related; to entail; to involve; joint (liability etc) 半死[半死] bànsǐ half dead (of torment, hunger, tiredness etc); (tired) to death; (terrified) out of one's wits; (beaten) to within an inch of one's life; (knock) the daylights out of sb 处境[處境] chǔjìng situation (of a person) 打仗[打仗] dǎzhàng to fight a battle; to go to war 敌方[敵方] dífāng enemy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep067/43 words - 18 min 升级[升級] shēngjí to escalate (in intensity); to go up by one grade; to be promoted; to upgrade (computing) 集[集] jí to gather; to collect; collected works; classifier for sections of a TV series etc: episode 伪装[偽裝] wěizhuāng to pretend to be (asleep etc); to disguise oneself as; pretense; disguise; (military) to camouflage; camouflage 笈[笈] jí trunks (for books) 暗恋[暗戀] ànliàn to be secretly in love with 许久[許久] xǔjiǔ for a long time; for ages 同化[同化] tónghuà assimilation (cultural, digestive, phonemic etc) 高招[高招] gāozhāo wise move; masterstroke; bright ideas 茄子[茄子] qiézi eggplant (Solanum melongena L.); aubergine; brinjal; Guinea squash; phonetic "cheese" (when being photographed); equivalent of "say cheese" 羽[羽] yǔ feather; 5th note in pentatonic scale 要领[要領] yàolǐng main aspects; essentials; gist 好球[好球] hǎoqiú (ball sports) good shot!; nice hit!; well played! 拖住[拖住] tuōzhù to hold up; to hinder; to stall 报名费[報名費] bàomíngfèi registration fee 手指[手指] shǒuzhǐ finger; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 拖延[拖延] tuōyán to delay; to put off; to procrastinate 谅[諒] liàng to show understanding; to excuse; to presume; to expect 才怪[才怪] cáiguài it'd be a wonder if... (following a verb phrase that is usually negative) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep068/25 words - 11 min 操心[操心] cāoxīn to worry about 吃香喝辣[吃香喝辣] chīxiānghēlà lit. to eat delicious food and drink hard liquor (idiom); fig. to live well 喜新厌旧[喜新厭舊] xǐxīnyànjiù lit. to like the new, and hate the old (idiom); fig. enamored with new people (e.g. new girlfriend), bored with the old 冷战[冷戰] lěngzhàn cold war; (fig.) strained relationship; to be barely on speaking terms 别着急[別著急] biézháojí Don't worry! 经费[經費] jīngfèi funds; expenditure; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 诬赖[誣賴] wūlài to accuse falsely 不明事理[不明事理] bùmíngshìlǐ not understanding things (idiom); devoid of sense 世纪[世紀] shìjì century; CL:個|个[ge4] 人证[人證] rénzhèng witness testimony 事关[事關] shìguān to concern; on (some topic); about; concerning; to have importance for 重大[重大] zhòngdà great; important; major; significant 江[江] jiāng river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 行踪[行蹤] xíngzōng whereabouts; (lose) track (of) 不明[不明] bùmíng not clear; unknown; to fail to understand 前天[前天] qiántiān the day before yesterday 事先[事先] shìxiān in advance; before the event; beforehand; prior 物证[物證] wùzhèng material evidence 尊严[尊嚴] zūnyán dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty 柜子[櫃子] guìzi cupboard; cabinet 费用[費用] fèiyòng cost; expenditure; expense; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4] 归还[歸還] guīhuán to return sth; to revert 守规矩[守規矩] shǒuguīju to behave oneself; to abide by the rules 狗眼看人低[狗眼看人低] gǒuyǎnkànréndī to act like a snob 不稳[不穩] bùwěn unstable; unsteady //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep068/50 words - 15 min 咩[咩] miē the bleating of sheep; final particle which transforms statements into questions that indicate doubt or surprise (Cantonese) 信誓旦旦[信誓旦旦] xìnshìdàndàn to make a solemn vow 指证[指證] zhǐzhèng to testify; to give evidence 也就是说[也就是說] yějiùshìshuō in other words; that is to say; so; thus 有罪[有罪] yǒuzuì guilty 查证[查證] cházhèng investigate; check out (a story) 千里[千里] qiānlǐ a thousand miles; a thousand li (i.e. 500 kilometers); a long distance 酸[酸] suān sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved; sore; aching; pedantic; impractical; to make sarcastic remarks about sb; an acid 指指点点[指指點點] zhǐzhǐdiǎndiǎn to gesticulate; to point out; to point the finger of blame 诸葛亮[諸葛亮] ZhūgěLiàng Zhuge Liang (181-234), military leader and prime minister of Shu Han 蜀漢|蜀汉 during the Three Kingdoms period; the main hero of the fictional Romance of Three Kingdoms 三國演義|三国演义, where he is portrayed as a sage and military genius; mastermind 你死我活[你死我活] nǐsǐwǒhuó lit. you die, I live (idiom); irreconcilable adversaries; two parties cannot coexist 措手不及[措手不及] cuòshǒubùjí no time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared 粗糙[粗糙] cūcāo crude; gruff; rough; coarse 老半天[老半天] lǎobàntiān (coll.) a long time 花光[花光] huāguāng to spend all one's money 禁不起[禁不起] jīnbuqǐ to be unable to stand 物质[物質] wùzhì matter; substance; material; materialistic; CL:個|个[ge4] 名牌[名牌] míngpái famous brand; nameplate; name tag 几千[幾千] jǐqiān several thousand 花掉[花掉] huādiào to spend (time, money); to waste 蹊跷[蹊蹺] qīqiāo odd; queer; strange; fishy; Taiwan pr. [xi1 qiao1] 各种[各種] gèzhǒng every kind of; all kinds of; various kinds 可能性[可能性] kěnéngxìng possibility; probability 司马[司馬] Sīmǎ Minister of War (official title in pre-Han Chinese states); two-character surname Sima 中立[中立] zhōnglì neutral; neutrality //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep068/68 words - 19 min 愤怒[憤怒] fènnù angry; indignant; wrath; ire 拍电影[拍電影] pāidiànyǐng to make a movie 见风转舵[見風轉舵] jiànfēngzhuǎnduò lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically; to be flexible and take advantage of the situation 纳[納] nà to receive; to accept; to enjoy; to bring into; to pay (tax etc); nano- (one billionth); to reinforce sole of shoes or stockings by close sewing 百川[百川] bǎichuān rivers 宰相[宰相] zǎixiàng prime minister (in feudal China) 肚[肚] dù belly 建言[建言] jiànyán to make a suggestion; to state (one's views, ideas etc); suggestion; advice; idea 集思广益[集思廣益] jísīguǎngyì collecting opinions is of wide benefit (idiom); to pool wisdom for mutual benefit; to profit from widespread suggestions 拐弯抹角[拐彎抹角] guǎiwānmòjiǎo lit. going round the curves and skirting the corners (idiom); fig. to speak in a roundabout way; to equivocate; to beat about the bush 棘手[棘手] jíshǒu thorny (problem); intractable 感慨[感慨] gǎnkǎi to sigh with sorrow, regret etc; rueful; deeply moved 低温[低溫] dīwēn low temperature 水蒸气[水蒸氣] shuǐzhēngqì vapor 适时[適時] shìshí timely; apt to the occasion; in due course 挥发[揮發] huīfā volatile; volatility 消失[消失] xiāoshī to disappear; to fade away 定义[定義] dìngyì definition; to define //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep069/25 words - 10 min 视讯[視訊] shìxùn video (Tw) 菊花[菊花] júhuā chrysanthemum; (slang) anus 太阳花[太陽花] tàiyánghuā sunflower (Helianthus annuus); rose moss (Portulaca grandiflora) 象征[象徵] xiàngzhēng emblem; symbol; token; badge; to symbolize; to signify; to stand for 做完[做完] zuòwán to finish; to complete the task 手术[手術] shǒushù (surgical) operation; surgery; CL:個|个[ge4] 保重[保重] bǎozhòng to take care of oneself 长相[長相] zhǎngxiàng appearance; looks; profile; countenance 翘课[翹課] qiàokè to skip school; to cut class 费力[費力] fèilì to expend a great deal of effort 局外[局外] júwài outside (a group etc); not connected (with an event etc); external 棒球[棒球] bàngqiú baseball; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 奋斗[奮鬥] fèndòu to strive; to struggle 夥伴[夥伴] huǒbàn variant of 伙伴[huo3 ban4] 岸上[岸上] ànshàng ashore; on the riverbank 低落[低落] dīluò downcast; gloomy; to decline 抓住[抓住] zhuāzhù to grab; to capture 侦探[偵探] zhēntàn detective; to do detective work 虫儿[蟲兒] chóngr5 see 蟲子|虫子[chong2 zi5] 金鱼[金魚] jīnyú goldfish 土葬[土葬] tǔzàng burial (in earth) 火葬[火葬] huǒzàng to cremate 尸体[屍體] shītǐ dead body; corpse; carcass; CL:具[ju4] 酒菜[酒菜] jiǔcài food and drink; food to accompany wine 内脏[內臟] nèizàng internal organs; viscera //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep069/48 words - 18 min 腥[腥] xīng fishy (smell) 臭钱[臭錢] chòuqián dirty money 动手动脚[動手動腳] dòngshǒudòngjiǎo to come to blows; to paw; to grope; to get fresh 布告栏[佈告欄] bùgàolán bulletin board 污染[污染] wūrǎn pollution; contamination; CL:個|个[ge4] 污[污] wū dirty; filthy; foul; corrupt; to smear; to defile; dirt; filth 旻[旻] mín heaven 璇[璇] xuán (jade) 证言[證言] zhèngyán testimony 证实[證實] zhèngshí to confirm (sth to be true); to verify 冠[冠] guān hat; crown; crest; cap 嫌疑犯[嫌疑犯] xiányífàn a suspect 定罪[定罪] dìngzuì to convict (sb of a crime) 对待[對待] duìdài to treat; treatment 自重[自重] zìzhòng to conduct oneself with dignity; to be dignified; deadweight 无心[無心] wúxīn unintentionally; not in the mood to 顺口[順口] shùnkǒu to read smoothly (of text); to blurt out (without thinking); to suit one's taste (of food) 盯住[盯住] dīngzhù to watch sb closely; to breathe down sb's neck; to mark (sports) 落叶[落葉] luòyè dead leaves; to lose leaves (of plants); deciduous 繁殖[繁殖] fánzhí to breed; to reproduce; to propagate 发票[發票] fāpiào invoice; receipt or bill for purchase 作用[作用] zuòyòng to act on; to affect; action; function; activity; impact; result; effect; purpose; intent; to play a role; corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization; CL:個|个[ge4] 不无小补[不無小補] bùwúxiǎobǔ not be without some advantage; be of some help //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep070/25 words - 7 min 二手[二手] èrshǒu indirectly acquired; second-hand (information, equipment etc); assistant 拍卖会[拍賣會] pāimàihuì auction; CL:場|场[chang3] 捐[捐] juān to contribute; to donate; contribution; tax; to abandon 拍卖[拍賣] pāimài to auction; auction sale; to sell at a reduced price 所得[所得] suǒdé what one acquires; one's gains 补足[補足] bǔzú to bring up to full strength; to make up a deficiency; to fill (a vacancy, gap etc) 矫情[矯情] jiǎoqíng affected; unnatural; pretentious 行家[行家] hángjiā connoisseur; expert; veteran 名不虚传[名不虛傳] míngbùxūchuán lit. name is not in vain (idiom); a fully justified reputation; enjoys a well-deserved reputation 伸出[伸出] shēnchū to extend 援手[援手] yuánshǒu assistance; a helping hand; to lend a hand 播出[播出] bōchū to broadcast; to air (a TV program etc) 冠军赛[冠軍賽] guànjūnsài championship 装作[裝作] zhuāngzuò to pretend; to feign; to act a part 跟踪[跟蹤] gēnzōng to follow sb's tracks; to tail; to shadow; tracking 要人[要人] yàorén important person 莫[莫] mò do not; there is none who 会员[會員] huìyuán member 消费[消費] xiāofèi to consume; to spend 掩盖[掩蓋] yǎngài to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up 抓贼[抓賊] zhuāzéi to catch a thief 认清[認清] rènqīng to see clearly; to recognize; to realize 嘴硬心软[嘴硬心軟] zuǐyìngxīnruǎn see 刀子嘴,豆腐心[dao1 zi5 zui3 , dou4 fu5 xin1] 假面[假面] jiǎmiàn mask 摇摆[搖擺] yáobǎi to sway; to wobble; to waver //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep070/48 words - 19 min 迅速[迅速] xùnsù rapid; speedy; fast 独一无二[獨一無二] dúyīwú'èr unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it 落石[落石] luòshí falling stone 脆弱[脆弱] cuìruò weak; frail 致敬[致敬] zhìjìng to greet; to pay respects to 豪杰[豪傑] háojié hero; towering figure 大为[大為] dàwéi very; greatly 以德报怨[以德報怨] yǐdébàoyuàn to return good for evil (idiom); to requite evil with good 随身[隨身] suíshēn to (carry) on one's person; to (take) with one 携带[攜帶] xiédài to carry (on one's person); to support (old); Taiwan pr. [xi1 dai4] 行车[行車] xíngchē to drive a vehicle; movement of vehicles 记录器[記錄器] jìlùqì recorder 照应[照應] zhàoyìng to correlate with; to correspond to 照应[照應] zhàoying to look after; to take care of; to attend to 推理小说[推理小說] tuīlǐxiǎoshuō murder mystery (novel); whodunit 指责[指責] zhǐzé to criticize; to find fault with; to denounce 目击者[目擊者] mùjīzhě eyewitness 恶魔[惡魔] èmó demon; fiend 互信[互信] hùxìn mutual trust 受寒[受寒] shòuhán affected by cold; to catch cold 拉肚子[拉肚子] lādùzi (coll.) to have diarrhea 轮流[輪流] lúnliú to alternate; to take turns 息[息] xī breath; news; interest (on an investment or loan); to cease; to stop; to rest; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 猪排[豬排] zhūpái pork ribs; pork chop //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep071/25 words - 14 min 吐槽[吐槽] tùcáo (slang) to roast; to ridicule; also pr. [tu3 cao2] 气色[氣色] qìsè complexion 立马[立馬] lìmǎ at once; immediately; promptly; swiftly 拨空[撥空] bōkòng to make time 拳击台[拳擊臺] quánjītái boxing ring 提前[提前] tíqián to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advance 一个半[一個半] yīgebàn one and a half 一体[一體] yītǐ an integral whole; all concerned; everybody 三人行[三人行] sānrénxíng (slang) threesome 小说[小說] xiǎoshuō novel; fiction; CL:本[ben3],部[bu4] 背叛[背叛] bèipàn to betray 一心一意[一心一意] yīxīnyīyì concentrating one's thoughts and efforts; single-minded; bent on; intently 四面[四面] sìmiàn all sides 鸡皮疙瘩[雞皮疙瘩] jīpígēda goose pimples; goose bumps 全神贯注[全神貫注] quánshénguànzhù to concentrate one's attention completely (idiom); with rapt attention 忙碌[忙碌] mánglù busy; bustling 控[控] kòng to control; to accuse; to charge; to sue; to invert a container to empty it; (suffix) (slang) buff; enthusiast; devotee; -phile or -philia 热身[熱身] rèshēn to warm up (sports); (fig.) to prepare; to get in condition 长跑[長跑] chángpǎo long-distance running 知足[知足] zhīzú content with one's situation; to know contentment (hence happiness) 卤肉[滷肉] lǔròu stewed meat 玉米[玉米] yùmǐ corn; maize; CL:粒[li4] 砰[砰] pēng (onom.) bang; thump 卤味[滷味] lǔwèi food prepared by stewing in soy sauce and spices 礼拜一[禮拜一] Lǐbàiyī Monday //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep071/37 words - 18 min 礼拜五[禮拜五] Lǐbàiwǔ Friday 寿[壽] shòu long life; old age; age; life; birthday; funerary 看开[看開] kànkāi to come to accept an unpleasant fact; to get over sth; to cheer up 擅[擅] shàn without authority; to usurp; to arrogate to oneself; to monopolize; expert in; to be good at 主张[主張] zhǔzhāng to advocate; to stand for; view; position; stand; proposition; viewpoint; assertion; CL:個|个[ge4] 陌生人[陌生人] mòshēngrén stranger 说客[說客] shuìkè (old) itinerant political adviser; (fig.) lobbyist; go-between; mouthpiece; also pr. [shuo1 ke4] 差错[差錯] chācuò mistake; slip-up; fault; error (in data transmission); accident; mishap 旁观者[旁觀者] pángguānzhě observer; spectator 有说有笑[有說有笑] yǒushuōyǒuxiào talking and laughing; to jest; cheerful and lively 远方[遠方] yuǎnfāng far away; a distant location 骄傲[驕傲] jiāo'ào pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep072/25 words - 11 min 讨人厌[討人厭] tǎorényàn horrid 暂停[暫停] zàntíng to suspend; time-out (e.g. in sports); stoppage; pause (media player) 勤[勤] qín diligent; industrious; hardworking; frequent; regular; constant 萤幕[螢幕] yíngmù screen (of a TV, computer etc) (Tw) 纾缓[紓緩] shūhuǎn to relax; relaxed 四周[四周] sìzhōu all around 穴道[穴道] xuédào acupuncture point; acupoint 搓[搓] cuō to rub or roll between the hands or fingers; to twist 灵魂[靈魂] línghún soul; spirit 窗[窗] chuāng shutter; window; CL:扇[shan4] 弄坏[弄壞] nònghuài to ruin; to spoil; to break 得不偿失[得不償失] débùchángshī the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom) 十全十美[十全十美] shíquánshíměi complete and beautiful; to be perfect (idiom) 缺陷[缺陷] quēxiàn defect; flaw; physical defect 火上加油[火上加油] huǒshàngjiāyóu to add oil to the fire (idiom); fig. to aggravate a situation; to enrage people and make matters worse 雪中送炭[雪中送炭] xuězhōngsòngtàn lit. to send charcoal in snowy weather (idiom); fig. to provide help in sb's hour of need 持之以恒[持之以恆] chízhīyǐhéng to pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere 棚[棚] péng shed; canopy; shack 滴水[滴水] dīshuǐ water drop; dripping water 石[石] shí rock; stone; stone inscription; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 孝感[孝感] Xiàogǎn Xiaogan prefecture level city in Hubei 爱面子[愛面子] àimiànzi to like to look good in the eyes of others; sensitive about how one is regarded by others; proud 死要面子[死要面子] sǐyàomiànzi to regard face as all-important; to consider loss of face unthinkable 血[血] xuè blood; colloquial pr. [xie3]; CL:滴[di1],片[pian4] 跑出[跑出] pǎochū to run out //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep072/41 words - 18 min 以往[以往] yǐwǎng in the past; formerly 透彻[透徹] tòuchè penetrating; thorough; incisive 肥皂剧[肥皂劇] féizàojù soap opera (loanword) 变脸[變臉] biànliǎn to turn hostile suddenly; face changing, a device of Sichuan Opera, a dramatic change of attitude expressing fright, anger etc 诬陷[誣陷] wūxiàn to entrap; to frame; to plant false evidence against sb 所以然[所以然] suǒyǐrán the reason why 女大十八变[女大十八變] nǚdàshíbābiàn lit. a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood (idiom); fig. a young woman is very different from the little girl she once was 迟钝[遲鈍] chídùn slow in one's reactions; sluggish (in movement or thought) 木头[木頭] mùtou slow-witted; blockhead; log (of wood, timber etc); CL:塊|块[kuai4],根[gen1] 寿司[壽司] shòusī sushi 直来直往[直來直往] zhíláizhíwǎng blunt; outspoken 电线杆[電線桿] diànxiàngǎn electric pole; telephone pole; lamppost; CL:根[gen1] 墙壁[牆壁] qiángbì wall 姣[姣] jiāo cunning; pretty 校车[校車] xiàochē school bus 诚恳[誠懇] chéngkěn sincere; honest; cordial //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep073/25 words - 7 min 恰恰[恰恰] qiàqià exactly; just; precisely 变换[變換] biànhuàn to transform; to convert; to vary; to alternate; a transformation 指法[指法] zhǐfǎ (music) fingering; (TCM) manipulation of acupuncture needles; (keyboard) typing technique; (dance) hand movements; (painting) finger method 和谐[和諧] héxié harmonious; harmony; (euphemism) to censor 作曲[作曲] zuòqǔ to compose (music) 扬起[揚起] yángqǐ to raise one's head; to perk up 帆[帆] fān sail; Taiwan pr. [fan2], except 帆布[fan1 bu4] canvas 五味杂陈[五味雜陳] wǔwèizáchén with complex feelings (idiom) 罗盘[羅盤] luópán compass 挂起[掛起] guàqǐ to hang up (a picture etc); to hoist up (a flag); (computing) to suspend (a process); (of a system) to hang; pending (operation) 地球[地球] dìqiú the earth; CL:個|个[ge4] 往前[往前] wǎngqián to move forwards 放手一搏[放手一搏] fàngshǒuyībó to put one's all into the fight 照亮[照亮] zhàoliàng to illuminate; to light up; lighting 星球[星球] xīngqiú celestial body (e.g. planet, satellite etc); heavenly body 四面八方[四面八方] sìmiànbāfāng in all directions; all around; far and near 手牵手[手牽手] shǒuqiānshǒu hand in hand 冒险[冒險] màoxiǎn to take risks; to take chances; foray; adventure 打进[打進] dǎjìn to breach; to invade 决赛[決賽] juésài finals (of a competition) 会面[會面] huìmiàn to meet with; meeting 公务[公務] gōngwù official business 鸟兽散[鳥獸散] niǎoshòusàn to scatter like birds and beasts 首要[首要] shǒuyào the most important; of chief importance 慌慌张张[慌慌張張] huānghuāngzhāngzhāng helter-skelter //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep073/50 words - 15 min 逃难[逃難] táonàn to run away from trouble; to flee from calamity; to be a refugee 一世[一世] yīshì generation; period of 30 years; one's whole lifetime; lifelong; age; era; times; the whole world; the First (of numbered European kings) 顺路[順路] shùnlù by the way; while out doing sth else; conveniently 毙命[斃命] bìmìng to meet violent death; to get killed 粗鲁[粗魯] cūlǔ coarse; crude (in one's manner); boorish 气概[氣概] qìgài lofty quality; mettle; spirit 男孩子[男孩子] nánháizi boy 拉拉扯扯[拉拉扯扯] lālāchěchě to tug at; to pull at sb aggressively; to take sb's hand or arm in a too familiar way; (derog.) to hobnob; to consort 直到[直到] zhídào until 上当[上當] shàngdàng taken in (by sb's deceit); to be fooled; to be duped 结合[結合] jiéhé to combine; to link; to integrate; binding; CL:次[ci4] 庙宇[廟宇] miàoyǔ temple 各个[各個] gègè every; various; separately, one by one 戴上[戴上] dàishang to put on (hat etc) 好运[好運] hǎoyùn good luck 旗开得胜[旗開得勝] qíkāidéshèng lit. to win a victory on raising the flag (idiom); fig. to start on sth and have immediate success; success in a single move 中西合并[中西合併] ZhōngXīhébìng Chinese-Western fusion 多多益善[多多益善] duōduōyìshàn the more the better 庇[庇] bì to protect; cover; shelter; hide or harbor 保祐[保祐] bǎoyòu to bless and protect; blessing; also written 保佑[bao3 you4] 选美[選美] xuǎnměi beauty contest 吉祥物[吉祥物] jíxiángwù mascot 水壶[水壺] shuǐhú kettle; canteen; watering can 药膏[藥膏] yàogāo ointment 擂台[擂臺] lèitái elevated stage on which martial competitions or duels were held; arena; ring //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep073/58 words - 18 min 咒语[咒語] zhòuyǔ incantation; spell; enchantment; curse 杀伤力[殺傷力] shāshānglì destructive power; harmfulness 成吉思汗[成吉思汗] Chéngjísīhán Genghis Khan (1162-1227) 冯[馮] píng to gallop; to assist; to attack; to wade; great; old variant of 憑|凭[ping2] 甲[甲] jiǎ first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; (used for an unspecified person or thing); first (in a list, as a party to a contract etc); letter "A" or roman "I" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; armor plating; shell or carapace; (of the fingers or toes) nail; bladed leather or metal armor (old); ranking system used in the Imperial examinations (old); civil administration unit in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system (old); ancient Chinese compass point: 75° 入场[入場] rùchǎng to enter the venue for a meeting; to enter into an examination; to enter a stadium, arena etc 击倒[擊倒] jīdǎo to knock down; knocked down 终极[終極] zhōngjí ultimate; final //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep074/25 words - 9 min 预赛[預賽] yùsài preliminary competition; to hold preliminary heats 势如破竹[勢如破竹] shìrúpòzhú like a hot knife through butter (idiom); with irresistible force 大条[大條] dàtiáo (used to modify 事情[shi4 qing5]) serious; grave 冷漠[冷漠] lěngmò cold and detached towards sb; lack of regard; indifference; neglect 凯旋[凱旋] kǎixuán to return in triumph; to return victorious 环保[環保] huánbǎo environmental protection; environmentally friendly; abbr. for 環境保護|环境保护[huan2 jing4 bao3 hu4] 含蓄[含蓄] hánxù to contain; to hold; (of a person or style etc) reserved; restrained; (of words, writings) full of hidden meaning; implicit; veiled (criticism) 指数[指數] zhǐshù (numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent; index; exponential (function, growth) 爆表[爆表] bàobiǎo off the charts; extreme; beyond the normal range of measurement 仙女[仙女] xiānnǚ fairy 迷住[迷住] mízhu to fascinate; to strongly attract; to obsess; to infatuate; to captivate; to enchant 链[鏈] liàn chain; cable (unit of length: 100 fathoms, about 185 m); chain (unit of length: 66 feet, about 20 m); to chain; to enchain 路线图[路線圖] lùxiàntú route map; roadmap (also fig.) 察觉[察覺] chájué to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect 漏气[漏氣] lòuqì to leak air or gas 牛仔裤[牛仔褲] niúzǎikù jeans; CL:條|条[tiao2] 手表[手錶] shǒubiǎo wrist watch; CL:塊|块[kuai4],隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 法式[法式] fǎshì rule; method; model 西式[西式] xīshì Western style 烧烤[燒烤] shāokǎo barbecue; to roast 香水[香水] xiāngshuǐ perfume; cologne 万事[萬事] wànshì all things 俱[俱] jù entirely; without exception; (literary) to be together; to be alike 只欠东风[只欠東風] zhǐqiàndōngfēng all we need is an east wind (idiom); lacking only one tiny crucial item 欧[歐] ōu (used for transliteration); old variant of 謳|讴[ou1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep074/50 words - 19 min 巴[巴] bā to long for; to wish; to cling to; to stick to; sth that sticks; close to; next to; spread open; informal abbr. for bus 巴士[ba1 shi4]; bar (unit of pressure); nominalizing suffix on certain nouns, such as 尾巴[wei3 ba5], tail 个位[個位] gèwèi the units place (or column) in the decimal system 挑食[挑食] tiāoshí to be picky about food 自助餐[自助餐] zìzhùcān buffet; self-service meal 店员[店員] diànyuán shop assistant; salesclerk; salesperson 乐透[樂透] lètòu lottery; lotto (loanword) 过五关斩六将[過五關斬六將] guòwǔguānzhǎnliùjiàng lit. to cross five passes and slay six generals (idiom); fig. to surmount all difficulties (on the way to success) 何[何] hé what; how; why; which; carry 打道回府[打道回府] dǎdàohuífǔ to go home (in a ceremonial procession); to return home 比赛场[比賽場] bǐsàichǎng stadium; playing field for a competition 回合[回合] huíhé one of a sequence of contests (or subdivisions of a contest) between the same two opponents; round (boxing etc); rally (tennis etc); frame (billiards etc); inning; (tennis, soccer etc) rubber or leg; round (of negotiations) 银杏[銀杏] yínxìng ginkgo (tree with fan-shaped leaves and yellow seeds); maidenhair tree 弃[棄] qì to abandon; to relinquish; to discard; to throw away 吠[吠] fèi to bark 志气[志氣] zhìqì ambition; resolve; backbone; drive; spirit 灭[滅] miè to extinguish or put out; to go out (of a fire etc); to exterminate or wipe out; to drown 威风[威風] wēifēng might; awe-inspiring authority; impressive 辛辛苦苦[辛辛苦苦] xīnxīnkǔkǔ painstakingly; with great trouble 闪人[閃人] shǎnrén (coll.) to beat it; to take French leave 看不见[看不見] kànbujiàn unseen; to be invisible 速[速] sù fast; rapid; quick; velocity 加重[加重] jiāzhòng to make heavier; to emphasize; (of an illness etc) to become more serious; to aggravate (a bad situation); to increase (a burden, punishment etc) 假动作[假動作] jiǎdòngzuò fake move or pass (sports); feint 挨[挨] āi in order; in sequence; close to; adjacent to 挨[挨] ái to suffer; to endure; to pull through (hard times); to delay; to stall; to play for time; to dawdle 迟早[遲早] chízǎo sooner or later //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep074/55 words - 20 min 碰头[碰頭] pèngtóu to meet; to hold a meeting 獒犬[獒犬] áoquǎn mastiff (dog breed) 即[即] jí namely; that is; i.e.; prompt; at once; at present; even if; prompted (by the occasion); to approach; to come into contact; to assume (office); to draw near 瘫痪[癱瘓] tānhuàn paralysis; be paralyzed (body, transportation, etc) 贝[貝] bèi cowrie; shellfish; currency (archaic) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep075/24 words - 17 min 暑期[暑期] shǔqī summer vacation time 不值得[不值得] bùzhíde unworthy 畏缩[畏縮] wèisuō to cower; to flinch; to quail; to recoil 录音机[錄音機] lùyīnjī (tape) recording machine; tape recorder; CL:臺|台[tai2] 重播[重播] chóngbō to replay; to rerun; (agriculture) to reseed; to oversow 把关[把關] bǎguān to guard a pass; to check on sth 尺[尺] chǐ a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure; one of the three acupoints for measuring pulse in Chinese medicine; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3] 重力[重力] zhònglì gravity 饶命[饒命] ráomìng to spare sb's life 保佑[保佑] bǎoyòu to bless and protect; blessing 神力[神力] shénlì occult force; the power of a God or spirit 检验[檢驗] jiǎnyàn to inspect; to examine; to test 频[頻] pín frequency; frequently; repetitious 弃权[棄權] qìquán to abstain from voting; to forfeit; to waive one's right to vote; to abdicate 命理[命理] mìnglǐ fate; predestination; divinatory art 邪门[邪門] xiémén strange; unusual; evil ways; dishonest practices 冥冥之中[冥冥之中] míngmíngzhīzhōng in the unseen world of spirits; mysteriously and inexorably 积[積] jī to amass; to accumulate; to store; measured quantity (such as area of volume); product (the result of multiplication); to integrate (math.); to solve (or integrate) an ordinary differential equation (math.); old; long-standing 阴德[陰德] yīndé secret virtue 操控[操控] cāokòng to control; to manipulate 防守[防守] fángshǒu to defend; to protect (against) 二号[二號] èrhào 2nd day of the month 看准[看準] kànzhǔn to observe and make sure; to check 节奏[節奏] jiézòu rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep076/22 words - 20 min 医护人员[醫護人員] yīhùrényuán medical personnel; doctors and nurses 关头[關頭] guāntóu juncture; moment 尊敬[尊敬] zūnjìng to respect; to revere 挨打[挨打] áidǎ to take a beating; to get thrashed; to come under attack 自负[自負] zìfù conceited; to take responsibility 简[簡] jiǎn simple; uncomplicated; letter; to choose; to select; bamboo strips used for writing (old) 熄[熄] xī to extinguish; to put out (fire); to quench; to stop burning; to go out (of fire, lamp etc); to come to an end; to wither away; to die out; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 转身[轉身] zhuǎnshēn (of a person) to turn round; to face about; (of a widow) to remarry (archaic) 荒废[荒廢] huāngfèi to abandon (cultivated fields); no longer cultivated; to lie waste; wasted; to neglect (one's work or study) 回放[回放] huífàng to replay; to play back 干涩[乾澀] gānsè dry and rough (skin); hoarse (voice); dry and heavy (style) 乳[乳] rǔ breast; milk 紧接[緊接] jǐnjiē immediately adjacent; immediately following; to follow closely on 宋代[宋代] Sòngdài Song dynasty (960-1279) 词人[詞人] círén writer of 詞|词[ci2] (a kind of Classical Chinese poem); person of literary talent 写下[寫下] xiěxià to write down 生平[生平] shēngpíng life (a person's whole life); in one's entire life 上台[上台] shàngtái to rise to power (in politics); to go on stage (in the theater) 麦芽[麥芽] màiyá malt 口味[口味] kǒuwèi a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor 揣测[揣測] chuǎicè to guess; to conjecture 打倒[打倒] dǎdǎo to overthrow; to knock down; Down with ... ! //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep077/25 words - 5 min 包袱[包袱] bāofu wrapping cloth; a bundle wrapped in cloth; load; weight; burden; funny part; punchline 勇往直前[勇往直前] yǒngwǎngzhíqián to advance bravely 正能量[正能量] zhèngnéngliàng positive energy; positivity 合并[合併] hébìng to merge; to annex 上半年[上半年] shàngbànnián first half (of a year) 佳人[佳人] jiārén beautiful woman 眉[眉] méi eyebrow; upper margin 狠心[狠心] hěnxīn callous; heartless 生路[生路] shēnglù a way to make a living; a way to survive; a way out of a predicament 钟罩[鐘罩] zhōngzhào bell canopy 衫[衫] shān garment; jacket with open slits in place of sleeves 倒退[倒退] dàotuì to fall back; to go in reverse 后脑勺[後腦勺] hòunǎosháo back of the head 摔伤[摔傷] shuāishāng to injure oneself in a fall 学业[學業] xuéyè studies; schoolwork 牵制[牽制] qiānzhì to control; to curb; to restrict; to impede; to pin down (enemy troops) 框框[框框] kuàngkuàng to frame; to circle; pattern; convention; restriction 老人家[老人家] lǎorénjiā polite term for old woman or man 婚[婚] hūn to marry; marriage; wedding; to take a wife 丧[喪] sāng mourning; funeral; (old) corpse 丧[喪] sàng to lose sth abstract but important (courage, authority, one's life etc); to be bereaved of (one's spouse etc); to die; disappointed; discouraged 喜庆[喜慶] xǐqìng jubilation; festive 玄[玄] xuán black; mysterious 算命[算命] suànmìng fortune-telling; to tell fortune 上个月[上個月] shànggèyuè last month 奉子成婚[奉子成婚] fèngzǐchénghūn marriage arranged following a pregnancy; marriage necessitated by an unplanned pregnancy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep077/50 words - 11 min 磁场[磁場] cíchǎng magnetic field 看一看[看一看] kànyīkàn to have a look 弄懂[弄懂] nòngdǒng to make sense of; to grasp the meaning of; to figure out 打翻[打翻] dǎfān to overturn; to overthrow; to strike down (an enemy) 谈论[談論] tánlùn to discuss; to talk about 执着[執著] zhízhuó to be strongly attached to; to be dedicated; to cling to 有意无意[有意無意] yǒuyìwúyì intentionally or otherwise 务实[務實] wùshí pragmatic; dealing with concrete issues 土[土] tǔ earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 象[象] xiàng elephant; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; shape; form; appearance; to imitate 影印[影印] yǐngyìn photographic reproduction; photocopying; photo-offset 身分证[身分證] shēnfènzhèng identity card; also written 身份證|身份证[shen1 fen4 zheng4] 金牛座[金牛座] Jīnniúzuò Taurus (constellation and sign of the zodiac) 生辰[生辰] shēngchén birthday 记不住[記不住] jìbuzhù can't remember 双层[雙層] shuāngcéng double tier; double decker 堡[堡] bǎo an earthwork; castle; position of defense; stronghold; used in place names, often as phonetic bao for "burg" or "bad" 匹[匹] pǐ classifier for horses, mules etc; Taiwan pr. [pi1]; ordinary person; classifier for cloth: bolt; horsepower 黑马[黑馬] hēimǎ dark horse; fig. unexpected winner 汉堡包[漢堡包] hànbǎobāo hamburger (loanword) 多汁[多汁] duōzhī succulent; juicy 松软[鬆軟] sōngruǎn flexible; not rigid; spongy; soft or runny (not set hard); loose (soil) 饱和[飽和] bǎohé saturation 难以[難以] nányǐ hard to (predict, imagine etc) 抉择[抉擇] juézé to choose (literary) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep077/75 words - 16 min 砍[砍] kǎn to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb 哭哭啼啼[哭哭啼啼] kūkutítí to weep endlessly; interminable wailing 念头[念頭] niàntou thought; idea; intention 邪[邪] xié demonic; iniquitous; nefarious; evil; unhealthy influences that cause disease (Chinese medicine); (coll.) strange; abnormal 出师[出師] chūshī to finish apprenticeship; to graduate; to send out troops (under a commander) 不利[不利] bùlì unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental 走近[走近] zǒujìn to approach; to draw near to 投入[投入] tóurù to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in; to invest in; absorbed; engrossed 后半[後半] hòubàn latter half 奉献[奉獻] fèngxiàn to offer respectfully; to consecrate; to dedicate; to devote 牵扯[牽扯] qiānchě to involve; to implicate; to be interrelated 心灰意冷[心灰意冷] xīnhuīyìlěng discouraged; downhearted 期末考[期末考] qīmòkǎo final exam 悲[悲] bēi sad; sadness; sorrow; grief 领域[領域] lǐngyù domain; sphere; field; territory; area 图画[圖畫] túhuà drawing; picture 剧本[劇本] jùběn script for play, opera, movie etc; screenplay; scenario 赏析[賞析] shǎngxī understanding and enjoying (a work of art) 综合[綜合] zōnghé comprehensive; composite; synthesized; mixed; to sum up; to integrate; to synthesize 展[展] zhǎn to spread out; to open up; to exhibit; to put into effect; to postpone; to prolong; exhibition 同心[同心] tóngxīn to be of one mind; united; concentric 不大[不大] bùdà not very; not too; not often 合演[合演] héyǎn to act together; to put on a joint performance 一一[一一] yīyī one by one; one after another 爱情喜剧[愛情喜劇] àiqíngxǐjù romantic comedy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep077/96 words - 17 min 人马[人馬] rénmǎ men and horses; troops; group of people; troop; staff; centaur 虐心[虐心] nüèxīn heartbreaking; tear-jerking 虐[虐] nüè oppressive; tyrannical 心算[心算] xīnsuàn mental arithmetic; to calculate in one's head; planning; preparation 争论[爭論] zhēnglùn to argue; to debate; to contend; argument; contention; controversy; debate; CL:次[ci4],場|场[chang3] 剧目[劇目] jùmù repertoire; list of plays or operas 需求[需求] xūqiú requirement; to require; (economics) demand 罗密欧[羅密歐] Luómì'ōu Romeo (name) 茱丽叶[茱麗葉] Zhūlìyè Juliet or Juliette (name) 诗词[詩詞] shīcí verse 传记[傳記] zhuànjì biography; CL:篇[pian1],部[bu4] 周到[周到] zhōudào thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough; also pr. [zhou1 dao5] 贴近[貼近] tiējìn to press close to; to snuggle close; intimate 李白[李白] LǐBái Li Bai (701-762), famous Tang Dynasty poet 杜甫[杜甫] DùFǔ Du Fu (712-770), great Tang dynasty poet 诗人[詩人] shīrén bard; poet 成效[成效] chéngxiào effect; result 趣味[趣味] qùwèi fun; interest; delight; taste; liking; preference 用法[用法] yòngfǎ usage 类似[類似] lèisì similar; analogous 五花八门[五花八門] wǔhuābāmén myriad; all kinds of; all sorts of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep078/25 words - 9 min 放眼望去[放眼望去] fàngyǎnwàngqù as far as the eye can see 冒[冒] mào to emit; to give off; to send out (or up, forth); to brave; to face; reckless; to falsely adopt (sb's identity etc); to feign; (literary) to cover 花容月貌[花容月貌] huāróngyuèmào lit. countenance of a flower, face like the moon (idiom); fig. (of a woman) beautiful 花前月下[花前月下] huāqiányuèxià see 月下花前[yue4 xia4 hua1 qian2] 瓜田李下[瓜田李下] guātiánlǐxià abbr. for 瓜田不納履,李下不整冠|瓜田不纳履,李下不整冠[gua1 tian2 bu4 na4 lu:3 , li3 xia4 bu4 zheng3 guan1] 瓜[瓜] guā melon; gourd; squash 里约[里約] lǐyuē agreement between the residents of a 里[li3], an administrative district under a city or town (Tw) 选定[選定] xuǎndìng to select; to choose; to settle on 编剧[編劇] biānjù to write a play; scenario; dramatist; screenwriter 臂[臂] bì arm 活化[活化] huóhuà activation 脑力[腦力] nǎolì mental capacity 帮手[幫手] bāngshǒu helper; assistant 内敛[內斂] nèiliǎn introverted; reserved; (artistic style) understated 叩[叩] kòu to knock; to kowtow 助手[助手] zhùshǒu assistant; helper 作者[作者] zuòzhě author; writer; CL:個|个[ge4] 行径[行徑] xíngjìng path; conduct; behavior 报警[報警] bàojǐng to sound an alarm; to report sth to the police 矩[矩] jǔ carpenter's square; rule; regulation; pattern; to carve 事物[事物] shìwù thing; object; CL:個|个[ge4] 蠢事[蠢事] chǔnshì folly 逃走[逃走] táozǒu to escape; to flee; to run away 专属[專屬] zhuānshǔ to belong or be dedicated exclusively to; proprietary; private; personal 吸血鬼[吸血鬼] xīxuèguǐ leech; bloodsucking vermin; vampire (translated European notion); fig. cruel exploiter, esp. a capitalist exploiting the workers //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep078/45 words - 19 min 穿着[穿著] chuānzhuó attire; clothes; dress 从里到外[從裡到外] cónglǐdàowài from the inside to the outside; through and through; thoroughly 太妹[太妹] tàimèi girl delinquent; tomboy; schoolgirl tough 清纯[清純] qīngchún fresh and pure 小白兔[小白兔] xiǎobáitù bunny rabbit 小野[小野] Xiǎoyě Ono (Japanese surname and place name) 性格[性格] xìnggé nature; disposition; temperament; character; CL:個|个[ge4] 转变[轉變] zhuǎnbiàn to change; to transform; shift; transformation; CL:個|个[ge4] 罕见[罕見] hǎnjiàn rare; rarely seen 冷笑[冷笑] lěngxiào to sneer; to laugh grimly; grin of dissatisfaction (bitterness, helplessness, indignation etc); bitter, grim, sarcastic or angry smile 专[專] zhuān for a particular person, occasion, purpose; focused on one thing; special; expert; particular (to sth); concentrated; specialized 不平[不平] bùpíng uneven; injustice; unfairness; wrong; grievance; indignant; dissatisfied 欢喜冤家[歡喜冤家] huānxǐyuānjia quarrelsome but loving couple 造谣[造謠] zàoyáo to start a rumor 摆明[擺明] bǎimíng to show clearly 再接再厉[再接再厲] zàijiēzàilì to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist; unremitting efforts 晚饭[晚飯] wǎnfàn evening meal; dinner; supper; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1] 画像[畫像] huàxiàng portrait; to do a portrait of sb 疏远[疏遠] shūyuǎn to drift apart; to become estranged; to alienate; estrangement 应援[應援] yìngyuán (originally) to provide assistance; (more recently) to show one's support (for a singing idol etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep079/25 words - 3 min 契合[契合] qìhé agreement; to agree; to get on with; congenial; agreeing with; to ally oneself with sb 驶[駛] shǐ to gallop; speedily; to proceed to; to pilot (ship, plane etc); to sail 迷惘[迷惘] míwǎng perplexed; at a loss 东方[東方] dōngfāng east 西方[西方] Xīfāng the West; the Occident; Western countries 东西方[東西方] dōngxīfāng east and west; east to west 差异[差異] chāyì difference; discrepancy 血型[血型] xuèxíng blood group; blood type 见解[見解] jiànjiě opinion; view; understanding 处女座[處女座] Chǔnǚzuò Virgo (constellation and sign of the zodiac); popular variant of 室女座[Shi4 nu:3 zuo4] 加温[加溫] jiāwēn to heat; to add warmth; to raise temperature; fig. to stimulate 古老[古老] gǔlǎo ancient; old; age-old 厨房[廚房] chúfáng kitchen; CL:間|间[jian1] 水火不容[水火不容] shuǐhuǒbùróng completely incompatible; lit. incompatible as fire and water 不容[不容] bùróng must not; cannot; to not allow; cannot tolerate 绝配[絕配] juépèi perfect match 假话[假話] jiǎhuà a lie; untrue statement; misstatement 郎[郎] láng (arch.) minister; official; noun prefix denoting function or status; a youth 金黄色[金黃色] jīnhuángsè gold color 亚[亞] yà second; next to; inferior; sub-; Taiwan pr. [ya3] 火红[火紅] huǒhóng fiery; blazing 杰克[傑克] Jiékè Jack (name) 创新[創新] chuàngxīn innovation; to bring forth new ideas; to blaze new trails 粉红色[粉紅色] fěnhóngsè pink 造型师[造型師] zàoxíngshī stylist (fashion); cartoon character designer //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep079/50 words - 13 min 外星人[外星人] wàixīngrén space alien; extraterrestrial 作贼[作賊] zuòzéi to be a thief 此地无银三百两[此地無銀三百兩] cǐdìwúyínsānbǎiliǎng lit. 300 silver taels not hidden here (idiom); fig. to reveal what one intends to hide 坦[坦] tǎn flat; open-hearted; level; smooth 荡荡[蕩蕩] dàngdàng fluttering 无中生有[無中生有] wúzhōngshēngyǒu to create something from nothing (idiom) 兴风作浪[興風作浪] xīngfēngzuòlàng to incite trouble; to stir up havoc 打理[打理] dǎlǐ to take care of; to sort out; to manage; to put in order 鸳鸯[鴛鴦] yuānyāng (bird species of China) mandarin duck (Aix galericulata); (fig.) affectionate couple; happily married couple 谱[譜] pǔ chart; list; table; register; score (music); spectrum (physics); to set to music 旷世[曠世] kuàngshì incomparable; none to compare with at that time 新版[新版] xīnbǎn new edition; new version 毒药[毒藥] dúyào poison 助理[助理] zhùlǐ assistant 马力[馬力] mǎlì horsepower 强颜欢笑[強顏歡笑] qiǎngyánhuānxiào to pretend to look happy; to force oneself to smile 猪狗[豬狗] zhūgǒu pig-dog (intended as insult); Schweinhund 载[載] zài to carry; to convey; to load; to hold; to fill up; and; also; as well as; simultaneously 漫画[漫畫] mànhuà caricature; cartoon; Japanese manga 小弟[小弟] xiǎodì little brother; I, your little brother (humble) 往往[往往] wǎngwǎng usually; in many cases; more often than not 高度[高度] gāodù height; altitude; elevation; high degree; highly; CL:個|个[ge4] 马屁[馬屁] mǎpì horse hindquarters; flattery; boot-licking 违心[違心] wéixīn false; untrue to one's convictions; against one's will; disloyal 正直[正直] zhèngzhí upright; upstanding; honest //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep079/72 words - 18 min 先后顺序[先後順序] xiānhòushùnxù order of priority; sequential order 减少[減少] jiǎnshǎo to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower 不必要[不必要] bùbìyào needless; unnecessary 举例[舉例] jǔlì to give an example 表[錶] biǎo wrist or pocket watch 趁火打劫[趁火打劫] chènhuǒdǎjié to loot a burning house; to profit from sb's misfortune (idiom) 灭火[滅火] mièhuǒ to extinguish a fire; firefighting 排列[排列] páiliè to arrange in order; (math.) permutation 大学生[大學生] dàxuéshēng university student; college student 夜总会[夜總會] yèzǒnghuì nightclub; nightspot 陪酒[陪酒] péijiǔ to drink along (with sb) 自甘堕落[自甘墮落] zìgānduòluò to abandon oneself (idiom); to let oneself go 听课[聽課] tīngkè to attend a class; to go to a lecture 能量[能量] néngliàng energy; capabilities 信众[信眾] xìnzhòng believers; worshippers 师父[師父] shīfu used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan); master; qualified worker 念经[念經] niànjīng to recite or chant Buddhist scripture 改口[改口] gǎikǒu to change one's tune; to modify one's previous remark; to change the way one addresses sb (as when one marries and starts to call one's husband's parents 爸爸[ba4 ba5] and 媽媽|妈妈[ma1 ma5]) 妈的[媽的] māde see 他媽的|他妈的[ta1 ma1 de5] 筹出[籌出] chóuchū to plan out; to prepare 存款[存款] cúnkuǎn to deposit money (in a bank etc); bank savings; bank deposit 一举两得[一舉兩得] yījǔliǎngdé one move, two gains (idiom); two birds with one stone //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep080/25 words - 11 min 惊吓[驚嚇] jīngxià to frighten; to horrify; to terrify 养精蓄锐[養精蓄銳] yǎngjīngxùruì to preserve and nurture one's spirit (idiom); honing one's strength for the big push 贷款[貸款] dàikuǎn a loan; CL:筆|笔[bi3]; to provide a loan (e.g. bank); to raise a loan (from e.g. a bank) 尽心尽力[盡心盡力] jìnxīnjìnlì making an all-out effort (idiom); to try one's heart out; to do one's utmost 接下[接下] jiēxià continuing on 积极[積極] jījí active; energetic; vigorous; positive (outlook); proactive 夜班[夜班] yèbān night shift 吃苦耐劳[吃苦耐勞] chīkǔnàiláo hardworking and enduring hardships (idiom) 血汗钱[血汗錢] xuèhànqián hard-earned money 换取[換取] huànqǔ to obtain (sth) in exchange; to exchange (sth) for (sth else) 皮匠[皮匠] píjiang cobbler 胜过[勝過] shèngguò to excel; to surpass 轰动[轟動] hōngdòng to cause a sensation; to create a stir in (a place); commotion; controversy 媲美[媲美] pìměi to match; is comparable with 暮[暮] mù evening; sunset 问世[問世] wènshì to be published; to come out 哼[哼] hēng to groan; to snort; to hum; to croon; humph! 结晶[結晶] jiéjīng to crystallize; crystallization; crystal; crystalline; (fig.) the fruit (of labor etc) 掐死[掐死] qiāsǐ to throttle; to choke to death 克[克] kè to be able to; to subdue; to restrain; to overcome; gram; Tibetan unit of land area, about 6 ares 负责人[負責人] fùzérén person in charge 侍女[侍女] shìnǚ maid 出色[出色] chūsè remarkable; outstanding 发号施令[發號施令] fāhàoshīlìng to boss people around (idiom) 升格[升格] shēnggé promotion; upgrade //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep080/50 words - 17 min 导演[導演] dǎoyǎn to direct; director (film etc) 不怎么[不怎麼] bùzěnme not very; not particularly 重色轻友[重色輕友] zhòngsèqīngyǒu paying more attention to a lover than friends (idiom); to value sex over friendship 出戏[出戲] chūxì (of an actor) to disengage from the performance (e.g. after the show ends); (of an audience) to lose interest in the performance 成败[成敗] chéngbài success or failure 呕心沥血[嘔心瀝血] ǒuxīnlìxuè lit. to spit out one's heart and spill blood (idiom); to work one's heart out; blood, sweat and tears 呈现[呈現] chéngxiàn to appear; to emerge; to present (a certain appearance); to demonstrate 莎士比亚[莎士比亞] Shāshìbǐyà Shakespeare (name); William Shakespeare (1564-1616), poet and playwright 文学[文學] wénxué literature; CL:種|种[zhong3] 造诣[造詣] zàoyì level of mastery (of a skill or area of knowledge); (archaic) to pay a visit to sb 应征[應徵] yìngzhēng to apply (for a job); to reply to a job advertisement 耐操[耐操] nàicāo (Tw) (of a person) to have stamina; (of a product) durable; (mainland China) (vulgar) (usu. of a woman) alternative form of 耐肏 (enthusiastic as a sexual partner) 刻苦耐劳[刻苦耐勞] kèkǔnàiláo to bear hardships and work hard (idiom); assiduous and long-suffering; hard-working and capable of overcoming adversity 内场[內場] nèichǎng inner area (of a place that has an outer area); the kitchen of a restaurant (as opposed to the dining area); infield (baseball etc); (Chinese opera) the area behind the table on the stage 便服[便服] biànfú everyday clothes; informal dress; civilian clothes 异性[異性] yìxìng the opposite sex; of the opposite sex; heterosexual; different in nature 人性[人性] rénxìng human nature; humanity; human; the totality of human attributes 博[博] bó extensive; ample; rich; obtain; aim; to win; to get; plentiful; to gamble 无事不登三宝殿[無事不登三寶殿] wúshìbùdēngsānbǎodiàn lit. One doesn't visit a temple without a cause. (idiom); fig. to visit sb with an ulterior motive (esp. to ask for sth); having a hidden agenda 万能[萬能] wànnéng omnipotent; all-purpose; universal 如来[如來] rúlái tathagata (Buddha's name for himself, having many layers of meaning - Sanskrit: thus gone, having been Brahman, gone to the absolute etc) 拉长[拉長] lācháng to lengthen; to pull sth out longer 能干[能幹] nénggàn capable; competent 钓[釣] diào to fish with a hook and bait 虾[蝦] xiā shrimp; prawn //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep080/57 words - 18 min 子女[子女] zǐnǚ children; sons and daughters 合情合理[合情合理] héqínghélǐ reasonable and fair (idiom) 通情达理[通情達理] tōngqíngdálǐ fair and reasonable (idiom); sensible; standing to reason 作出[作出] zuòchū to put out; to come up with; to make (a choice, decision, proposal, response, comment etc); to issue (a permit, statement, explanation, apology, reassurance to the public etc); to draw (conclusion); to deliver (speech, judgment); to devise (explanation); to extract 延[延] yán to prolong; to extend; to delay 把门[把門] bǎmén to stand as a goalkeeper; to keep guard on a gate 进出[進出] jìnchū to enter or exit; to go through //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep081/25 words - 10 min 小鼠[小鼠] xiǎoshǔ mouse 鼠[鼠] shǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 松鼠[松鼠] sōngshǔ squirrel 大自然[大自然] dàzìrán nature (the natural world) 芬[芬] fēn perfume; fragrance 鬼话连篇[鬼話連篇] guǐhuàliánpiān to tell one lie after another (idiom); to talk nonsense; bogus story 睡衣[睡衣] shuìyī night clothes; pajamas 西陵[西陵] Xīlíng Xiling district of Yichang city 宜昌市[Yi2 chang1 shi4], Hubei 始[始] shǐ to begin; to start; then; only then 平地[平地] píngdì to level the land; level ground; plain 放肆[放肆] fàngsì wanton; unbridled; presumptuous; impudent 势[勢] shì power; influence; potential; momentum; tendency; trend; situation; conditions; outward appearance; sign; gesture; male genitals 迅猛[迅猛] xùnměng quick and violent 水面[水面] shuǐmiàn water surface 开阔[開闊] kāikuò wide; open (spaces); to open up 沅[沅] Yuán Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan 湘[湘] Xiāng abbr. for Hunan 湖南 province in south central China; abbr. for Xiangjiang river in Hunan province 沅水[沅水] Yuánshuǐ Yuan River 北[北] běi north; to be defeated (classical) 沔[沔] miǎn inundation; name of a river 课文[課文] kèwén text; CL:篇[pian1] 浩大[浩大] hàodà vast; great; large amount 提携[提攜] tíxié to lead by the hand; to guide; to support 好康[好康] hǎokāng benefit; advantage 摩托车[摩托車] mótuōchē motorbike; motorcycle (loanword); CL:輛|辆[liang4],部[bu4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep081/50 words - 15 min 人手[人手] rénshǒu manpower; staff; human hand 案件[案件] ànjiàn case; instance; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1],起[qi3] 心惊胆战[心驚膽戰] xīnjīngdǎnzhàn lit. heart alarmed, trembling in fear (idiom); prostrate with fear; scared witless 求学[求學] qiúxué to seek knowledge; to study; to attend college 求得[求得] qiúdé to ask for sth and receive it; to try to obtain; to look for and obtain 额外[額外] éwài extra; added; additional 津贴[津貼] jīntiē allowance 极力[極力] jílì to make a supreme effort; at all costs 扯铃[扯鈴] chělíng diabolo; Chinese yo-yo 花招[花招] huāzhāo trick; maneuver; razzle-dazzle; (martial arts) fancy move; flourish 珠算[珠算] zhūsuàn calculation using abacus 足球队[足球隊] zúqiúduì soccer team 守门员[守門員] shǒuményuán goalkeeper 七月份[七月份] qīyuèfèn July 堂堂[堂堂] tángtáng grand; magnificent; stately; majestic appearance 徐徐[徐徐] xúxú slowly; gently 凉爽[涼爽] liángshuǎng cool and refreshing 鸣鸟[鳴鳥] míngniǎo songbird 校舍[校舍] xiàoshè school building 提案[提案] tí'àn proposal; draft resolution; motion (to be debated); to propose a bill; to make a proposal 核[核] hé pit; stone; nucleus; nuclear; to examine; to check; to verify 长眠[長眠] chángmián eternal rest (i.e. death) 梦话[夢話] mènghuà talking in one's sleep; words spoken during sleep; fig. speech bearing no relation to reality; delusions 打哈哈[打哈哈] dǎhāha to joke; to laugh insincerely; to make merry; to talk irrelevantly 胃痛[胃痛] wèitòng stomachache //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep081/75 words - 20 min 急诊[急診] jízhěn emergency call; emergency (medical) treatment 地理[地理] dìlǐ geography 世界地图[世界地圖] shìjièdìtú world map 五大洲[五大洲] wǔdàzhōu five continents; the whole world 大洋[大洋] dàyáng oceans; silver yuan 地图[地圖] dìtú map; CL:張|张[zhang1],本[ben3] 荒郊[荒郊] huāngjiāo desolate area outside a town 昨晚[昨晚] zuówǎn yesterday evening; last night 气喘病[氣喘病] qìchuǎnbìng asthma 发作[發作] fāzuò to flare up; to break out 老鹰[老鷹] lǎoyīng (coll.) eagle; hawk; any similar bird of prey 涵盖[涵蓋] hángài to cover; to comprise; to include 美洲[美洲] Měizhōu America (including North, Central and South America); the Americas; abbr. for 亞美利加洲|亚美利加洲[Ya4 mei3 li4 jia1 Zhou1] 北美洲[北美洲] Běiměizhōu North America 南美洲[南美洲] Nánměizhōu South America 大洋洲[大洋洲] Dàyángzhōu Oceania 非洲[非洲] Fēizhōu Africa; abbr. for 阿非利加洲[A1 fei1 li4 jia1 Zhou1] 欧洲[歐洲] Ōuzhōu Europe; abbr. for 歐羅巴洲|欧罗巴洲[Ou1 luo2 ba1 Zhou1] 大西洋[大西洋] Dàxīyáng Atlantic Ocean 印度洋[印度洋] Yìndùyáng Indian Ocean 不仁[不仁] bùrén not benevolent; heartless; numb 不义[不義] bùyì injustice 或多或少[或多或少] huòduōhuòshǎo more or less 义卖会[義賣會] yìmàihuì bazaar 义卖[義賣] yìmài jumble sale (for good cause); charity bazaar //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep081/82 words - 21 min 狭小[狹小] xiáxiǎo narrow 公家[公家] gōngjiā the public; the state; society; the public purse 社区[社區] shèqū community; neighborhood 筹措[籌措] chóucuò to raise (money) 场地[場地] chǎngdì space; site; place; sports pitch 筹备[籌備] chóubèi preparations; to get ready for sth 特异功能[特異功能] tèyìgōngnéng supernatural power; extrasensory perception //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep082/25 words - 17 min 当一天和尚撞一天钟[當一天和尚撞一天鐘] dāngyītiānhéshangzhuàngyītiānzhōng see 做一天和尚撞一天鐘|做一天和尚撞一天钟[zuo4 yi1 tian1 he2 shang5 zhuang4 yi1 tian1 zhong1] 薪[薪] xīn fuel; salary 三八[三八] sānbā International Women's Day 婦女節|妇女节[Fu4 nu:3 jie2], 8th March; foolish; stupid 抓紧时间[抓緊時間] zhuājǐnshíjiān to snatch time; to rush; to hurry (up); to seize the moment 补眠[補眠] bǔmián to catch up on sleep 向前[向前] xiàngqián forward; onward 吊车[吊車] diàochē hoist; crane; elevator 中暑[中暑] zhòngshǔ sunstroke; heatstroke 擦拭[擦拭] cāshì to wipe clean 散热[散熱] sànrè to dissipate heat 授课[授課] shòukè to teach; to give lessons 怎么得了[怎麼得了] zěnmedéliǎo how can this be?; what's to be done?; what an awful mess! 退件[退件] tuìjiàn to reject (visa application etc); (commerce) to return to sender; item returned to sender 亲力亲为[親力親為] qīnlìqīnwéi to do sth oneself 轮替[輪替] lúntì to take turns; to work by roster 擒[擒] qín to capture 熬[熬] áo to cook on a slow fire; to extract by heating; to decoct; to endure 昏迷[昏迷] hūnmí to lose consciousness; to be in a coma; stupor; coma; stunned; disoriented 打爆[打爆] dǎbào to blow out; to blow off; (computer games) to zap; (phone) to ring off the hook; to be jammed; to max out (credit card etc) 娘娘[娘娘] niángniang queen; empress; imperial concubine; Goddess, esp. Xi Wangmu 王母娘娘 or 西王母, Queen Mother of the West; mother; aunt 监督[監督] jiāndū to control; to supervise; to inspect 有话要说[有話要說] yǒuhuàyàoshuō to speak one's mind 取消[取消] qǔxiāo to cancel; cancellation 增[增] zēng to increase; to expand; to add 心甘情愿[心甘情願] xīngānqíngyuàn delighted to (do sth, idiom); perfectly happy to do; most willing to do //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep082/35 words - 20 min 人心不古[人心不古] rénxīnbùgǔ the men of today are sadly degenerated (idiom) 围墙[圍牆] wéiqiáng perimeter wall; fence; CL:道[dao4] 翻过来[翻過來] fānguòlái to overturn; to turn upside down 防患未然[防患未然] fánghuànwèirán to prevent troubles before the event (idiom); to forestall; to nip sth in the bud 身后[身後] shēnhòu posthumous; one's social background; behind the body 废物[廢物] fèiwù rubbish; waste material; useless person 坏掉[壞掉] huàidiào spoilt; ruined 权威[權威] quánwēi authority; authoritative; power and prestige 家计[家計] jiājì family livelihood; a household's economic situation; family property 实属[實屬] shíshǔ (to) really (be) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep083/25 words - 11 min 说一不二[說一不二] shuōyībù'èr to say one and mean just that (idiom); to keep one's word 按时[按時] ànshí on time; before deadline; on schedule 清寒[清寒] qīnghán poor; underprivileged; (of weather) crisp and clear 宽松[寬鬆] kuānsōng to relax (policy); relaxed 心性[心性] xīnxìng one's nature; temperament 未定[未定] wèidìng undecided; indeterminate; still in doubt 改过自新[改過自新] gǎiguòzìxīn to reform and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf 募款[募款] mùkuǎn to raise money 扑满[撲滿] pūmǎn piggy bank 生活费[生活費] shēnghuófèi cost of living; living expenses; alimony 积少成多[積少成多] jīshǎochéngduō Many little things add up to sth great.; Many little drops make an ocean. (idiom) 无能为力[無能為力] wúnéngwéilì impotent (idiom); powerless; helpless 挡雨[擋雨] dǎngyǔ to protect from the rain 土石流[土石流] tǔshíliú (Tw) debris flow; mudslide 一概而论[一概而論] yīgài'érlùn to lump different matters together (idiom) 难为情[難為情] nánwéiqíng embarrassed 渡过[渡過] dùguò to cross over; to pass through 集资[集資] jízī to raise money; to accumulate funds 传统[傳統] chuántǒng tradition; traditional; convention; conventional; CL:個|个[ge4] 永续[永續] yǒngxù sustainable; perpetual 儿时[兒時] érshí childhood 尽到[盡到] jìndào to fulfill (one's duty etc) 下滑[下滑] xiàhuá sliding; slide 物品[物品] wùpǐn articles; goods; materials 洗碗[洗碗] xǐwǎn to wash the dishes //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep083/33 words - 16 min 刷牙[刷牙] shuāyá to brush one's teeth 佩剑[佩劍] pèijiàn sword; (fencing) saber 睡醒[睡醒] shuìxǐng to wake up 语音信箱[語音信箱] yǔyīnxìnxiāng voice mailbox; voicemail 途[途] tú way; route; road 推测[推測] tuīcè speculation; to conjecture; to surmise; to speculate 债主[債主] zhàizhǔ creditor 工厂[工廠] gōngchǎng factory; CL:家[jia1],座[zuo4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep084/25 words - 12 min 抓去[抓去] zhuāqù to arrest and take away 正职[正職] zhèngzhí main job; day job; steady full-time job (as opposed to temporary or casual); chief or principal post (as opposed to deputy) 减轻[減輕] jiǎnqīng to lighten; to ease; to alleviate 一致[一致] yīzhì unanimous; identical (views or opinions) 一盘散沙[一盤散沙] yīpánsǎnshā lit. like a sheet of loose sand; fig. unable to cooperate (idiom) 可贵[可貴] kěguì to be treasured; praiseworthy 亲戚[親戚] qīnqi a relative (i.e. family relation); CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 过得去[過得去] guòdéqù lit. can pass through (an opening); fig. can get by (in life); tolerably well; not too bad; How are you getting by?; How's life? 雪上加霜[雪上加霜] xuěshàngjiāshuāng to add hail to snow (idiom); one disaster on top of another; to make things worse in a bad situation 跑走[跑走] pǎozǒu to escape; to flee; to run away 办不到[辦不到] bànbudào impossible; can't be done; no can do; unable to accomplish 舆论[輿論] yúlùn public opinion 承受[承受] chéngshòu to bear; to support; to inherit 难受[難受] nánshòu to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear 同心协力[同心協力] tóngxīnxiélì to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts; to pull together; to work as one 加紧[加緊] jiājǐn to intensify; to speed up; to step up 集结[集結] jíjié to assemble; to concentrate; to mass; to build up; to marshal 人力[人力] rénlì manpower; labor power 无助[無助] wúzhù helpless; helplessness; feeling useless; no help 解散[解散] jiěsàn to dissolve; to disband 彩排[彩排] cǎipái dress rehearsal 丢下[丟下] diūxià to abandon 滚瓜烂熟[滾瓜爛熟] gǔnguālànshú lit. ripe as a melon that rolls from its vine (idiom); fig. to know fluently; to know sth inside out; to know sth by heart 角[角] jiǎo angle; corner; horn; horn-shaped; unit of money equal to 0.1 yuan, or 10 cents (a dime); CL:個|个[ge4] 角[角] jué role (theater); to compete; ancient three legged wine vessel; third note of pentatonic scale 逼死[逼死] bīsǐ to hound sb to death //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep084/42 words - 19 min 顾及[顧及] gùjí to take into consideration; to attend to 筹钱[籌錢] chóuqián to raise money 团队精神[團隊精神] tuánduìjīngshén group mentality; collectivism; solidarity; team spirit 摊位[攤位] tānwèi vendor's booth 分门别类[分門別類] fēnménbiélèi to organize by categories; to classify 逛[逛] guàng to stroll; to visit 分类[分類] fēnlèi classification 清单[清單] qīngdān list of items 排演[排演] páiyǎn to rehearse (a performance) 鲁莽[魯莽] lǔmǎng hot-headed; impulsive; reckless 店长[店長] diànzhǎng store manager 雾[霧] wù fog; mist; CL:場|场[chang2],陣|阵[zhen4] 节能[節能] jiénéng to save energy; energy-saving 减碳[減碳] jiǎntàn to reduce carbon emissions 被子[被子] bèizi quilt; CL:床[chuang2] 着凉[著涼] zháoliáng to catch cold; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 liang2] 盲[盲] máng blind //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep085/25 words - 10 min 筷子[筷子] kuàizi chopsticks; CL:對|对[dui4],根[gen1],把[ba3],雙|双[shuang1] 折断[折斷] zhéduàn to snap sth off; to break 花费[花費] huāfèi expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure 动手脚[動手腳] dòngshǒujiǎo (coll.) to tamper with; to mess around with 无形中[無形中] wúxíngzhōng imperceptibly; virtually 大错[大錯] dàcuò blunder 一再[一再] yīzài repeatedly 联系[聯繫] liánxì connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with; to integrate; to link; to touch 借出[借出] jièchū to lend 共[共] gòng common; general; to share; together; total; altogether; abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party 进退[進退] jìntuì to advance or retreat; knowing when to come and when to leave; a sense of propriety 慷慨激昂[慷慨激昂] kāngkǎijī'áng impassioned; vehement 领情[領情] lǐngqíng to feel grateful to sb; to appreciate the kindness 万事起头难[萬事起頭難] wànshìqǐtóunán the first step is the hardest (idiom) 捐赠[捐贈] juānzèng to contribute (as a gift); to donate; benefaction 局限[局限] júxiàn to limit; to confine; to restrict sth within set boundaries 有志者事竟成[有志者事竟成] yǒuzhìzhěshìjìngchéng a really determined person will find a solution (idiom); where there's a will, there's a way 跳蚤市场[跳蚤市場] tiàozǎoshìchǎng flea market 难处[難處] nánchu trouble; difficulty; problem 无情[無情] wúqíng pitiless; ruthless; merciless; heartless 宝[寶] bǎo jewel; gem; treasure; precious 箱[箱] xiāng box; trunk; chest 赠品[贈品] zèngpǐn gift; complimentary item; freebie; giveaway 心血[心血] xīnxuè heart's blood; expenditure (for some project); meticulous care 悟空[悟空] WùKōng Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, character with supernatural powers from the novel Journey to the West 西遊記|西游记[Xi1 You2 Ji4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep085/42 words - 17 min 尔[爾] ěr thus; so; like that; you; thou 播[播] bō to sow; to scatter; to spread; to broadcast; Taiwan pr. [bo4] 动漫[動漫] dòngmàn cartoons and comics; animes and mangas; cartoon (animated movie); anime 吉祥[吉祥] jíxiáng lucky; auspicious; propitious 招财[招財] zhāocái lit. inviting wealth; We wish you success and riches (cf idiom 招財進寶|招财进宝[zhao1 cai2 jin4 bao3]) 开工[開工] kāigōng to begin work (of a factory or engineering operation); to start a construction job 路过[路過] lùguò to pass by or through 孙子[孫子] sūnzi grandson; son's son 试穿[試穿] shìchuān to try wearing clothes; fitting trial 咖啡豆[咖啡豆] kāfēidòu coffee beans 金额[金額] jīn'é sum of money; monetary value 开心果[開心果] kāixīnguǒ pistachio nuts; fig. amusing person 叹[嘆] tàn to sigh; to exclaim 松[鬆] sōng loose; to loosen; to relax; floss (dry, fluffy food product made from shredded, seasoned meat or fish, used as a topping or filling) 订制[訂製] dìngzhì custom-made; made-to-order; to have something custom made; also written 定製|定制 节食[節食] jiéshí to save food; to go on a diet 逛逛[逛逛] guàngguang to roam around; to have a stroll //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep086/25 words - 12 min 温习[溫習] wēnxí to review (a lesson etc) 远离[遠離] yuǎnlí to be far from; to keep away from 水域[水域] shuǐyù waters; body of water 苏打[蘇打] sūdá soda (loanword) 泡水[泡水] pàoshuǐ to infuse; to soak in water 浪[浪] làng wave; breaker; unrestrained; dissipated; to stroll; to ramble 板[板] bǎn board; plank; plate; shutter; table tennis bat; clappers (music); CL:塊|块[kuai4]; accented beat in Chinese music; hard; stiff; to stop smiling or look serious 邪恶[邪惡] xié'è sinister; vicious; wicked; evil 瑜伽[瑜伽] yújiā yoga (loanword) 水道[水道] shuǐdào aqueduct; sewer 深水炸弹[深水炸彈] shēnshuǐzhàdàn depth charge 挽回[挽回] wǎnhuí to retrieve; to redeem 蓝色[藍色] lánsè blue (color) 绿色[綠色] lǜsè green 炫[炫] xuàn to dazzle; to boast; to show off; (slang) cool; awesome 动画[動畫] dònghuà animation; cartoon 七龙珠[七龍珠] Qīlóngzhū Dragon Ball, Japanese manga and anime series 胡子[鬍子] húzi beard; mustache or whiskers; facial hair; CL:撮[zuo3],根[gen1]; (coll.) bandit 赶不上[趕不上] gǎnbùshàng can't keep up with; can't catch up with; cannot overtake 外出[外出] wàichū to go out; to go away (on a trip etc) 青光眼[青光眼] qīngguāngyǎn glaucoma 出没[出沒] chūmò to come and go; to roam about (mostly unseen); (of a ghost) to haunt (a place); (of a criminal) to stalk (the streets); (of the sun) to rise and set 结伴[結伴] jiébàn to go with sb; to form companionships 同行[同行] tóngháng person of the same profession; of the same trade, occupation or industry 男性[男性] nánxìng the male sex; a male //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep086/50 words - 18 min 同胞[同胞] tóngbāo born of the same parents; sibling; fellow citizen; compatriot 管制[管制] guǎnzhì to control; to restrict; (PRC law) non-custodial sentence with specified restrictions on one's activities for up to 3 years (e.g. not to participate in demonstrations) 受害[受害] shòuhài to suffer damage, injury etc; damaged; injured; killed; robbed 定时炸弹[定時炸彈] dìngshízhàdàn time bomb 引爆[引爆] yǐnbào to cause to burn; to ignite; to detonate; a fuse 貌美[貌美] màoměi good looks; pretty (e.g. young woman) 动议[動議] dòngyì motion; proposal 预防[預防] yùfáng to prevent; to take precautions against; to protect; to guard against; precautionary; prophylactic 治疗[治療] zhìliáo to treat (an illness); medical treatment; therapy 起见[起見] qǐjiàn motive; purpose; (sth) being the motive or purpose 星辰[星辰] xīngchén stars 驱走[驅走] qūzǒu to drive away 冬天[冬天] dōngtiān winter; CL:個|个[ge4] 再次[再次] zàicì one more time; again; one more; once again 血液[血液] xuèyè blood 氧气[氧氣] yǎngqì oxygen 帮帮忙[幫幫忙] bāngbangmáng to help; to do a favor; (Shanghainese) Come on!; Give me a break! 肢体[肢體] zhītǐ limb; limbs and trunk; body 评理[評理] pínglǐ to judge between right and wrong; to reason things out 飘移[飄移] piāoyí to drift 入戏[入戲] rùxì (of an actor) to inhabit one's role; to become the character; (of an audience) to get involved in the drama 忍耐[忍耐] rěnnài to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself; patience; endurance 胳膊[胳膊] gēbo arm; CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],雙|双[shuang1] 融化[融化] rónghuà to melt; to thaw; to dissolve; to blend into; to combine; to fuse 冰冷[冰冷] bīnglěng ice-cold //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep086/52 words - 19 min 养分[養分] yǎngfèn nutrient 收工[收工] shōugōng to stop work for the day (generally of laborers); to knock off //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep087/25 words - 7 min 堤[堤] dī dike; Taiwan pr. [ti2] 年前[年前] niánqián before the end of the year; before the new year 日落[日落] rìluò sundown; sunset 散散步[散散步] sànsànbù to have a stroll 围栏[圍欄] wéilán fencing; railings; fence 轮胎[輪胎] lúntāi tire; pneumatic tire 草坪[草坪] cǎopíng lawn 癞蛤蟆[癩蛤蟆] làiháma toad 抛下[拋下] pāoxià to throw down; to dump; to abandon; thrown down 反抗[反抗] fǎnkàng to resist; to rebel 以防万一[以防萬一] yǐfángwànyī to guard against the unexpected (idiom); just in case; prepared for any eventualities 喷雾[噴霧] pēnwù mist spray; atomizing 网购[網購] wǎnggòu Internet shopping; to purchase online 防身[防身] fángshēn self-protection; to defend oneself 消极[消極] xiāojí negative; passive; inactive 被动[被動] bèidòng passive 治本[治本] zhìběn to take radical measures; to get to the root (of a problem etc) 南边[南邊] nánbian south; south side; southern part; to the south of 北边[北邊] běibiān north; north side; northern part; to the north of 情境[情境] qíngjìng situation; context; setting; environment 洒满[灑滿] sǎmǎn to sprinkle over sth 月光[月光] yuèguāng moonlight 堂堂正正[堂堂正正] tángtángzhèngzhèng displaying strength and discipline; impressive; upright and frank; square 蛤蜊[蛤蜊] gélí clam 七彩[七彩] qīcǎi seven colors; a variety of colors; multi-colored; rainbow-colored //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep087/50 words - 14 min 霓[霓] ní secondary rainbow 潜入[潛入] qiánrù to submerge; to infiltrate; to steal into 打草惊蛇[打草驚蛇] dǎcǎojīngshé lit. beat the grass to scare the snake; to inadvertently alert an enemy; to punish sb as a warning to others (idiom) 喷[噴] pēn to puff; to spout; to spray; to spurt 剂[劑] jì dose (medicine) 私自[私自] sīzì private; personal; secretly; without explicit approval 叮咛[叮嚀] dīngníng to warn; to urge; to exhort; to give instructions carefully and insistently 俘虏[俘虜] fúlǔ captive 高傲[高傲] gāo'ào arrogant; haughty; proud 婉转[婉轉] wǎnzhuǎn (voice, music) suave; mellow; (speech) indirect; tactful 傲娇[傲嬌] àojiāo (coll.) presenting as unfriendly and blunt, but warm and tender inside (loanword from Japanese "tsundere") 淑女[淑女] shūnǚ wise and virtuous woman; lady 本能[本能] běnnéng instinct 如同[如同] rútóng like; as 小鲜肉[小鮮肉] xiǎoxiānròu (coll.) teen idol (male) 般[般] bān sort; kind; class; way; manner 摘下[摘下] zhāixià to take off; to remove (one's hat, a door from its hinges etc); to pick (a piece of fruit from a tree etc); (sports) to pick off (a rebound etc) 面具[面具] miànjù mask 束缚[束縛] shùfù to bind; to restrict; to tie; to commit; fetters 语气[語氣] yǔqì tone; manner of speaking; mood; CL:個|个[ge4] 挑剔[挑剔] tiāoti picky; fussy 了却[了卻] liǎoquè to resolve; to settle 夜晚[夜晚] yèwǎn night; CL:個|个[ge4] 降临[降臨] jiànglín to descend; to arrive; to come 笼罩[籠罩] lǒngzhào to envelop; to shroud //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep087/62 words - 21 min 憎恨[憎恨] zēnghèn to detest; hatred 咒骂[咒罵] zhòumà to damn; to curse; to revile 文诌诌[文謅謅] wénzhōuzhōu bookish; genteel; erudite 对白[對白] duìbái dialogue (in a movie or a play) 存心[存心] cúnxīn deliberately 迂腐[迂腐] yūfǔ pedantic; trite; inflexible; adherence to old ideas 曲解[曲解] qūjiě to misrepresent; to misinterpret 黑夜[黑夜] hēiyè night 吞噬[吞噬] tūnshì to swallow; to engulf; to gobble up 放鸽子[放鴿子] fànggēzi to stand someone up 间断[間斷] jiànduàn disconnected; interrupted; suspended 多心[多心] duōxīn oversensitive; suspicious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep088/25 words - 9 min 皱眉头[皺眉頭] zhòuméitóu to scowl; to knit the brows 持[持] chí to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control 小精灵[小精靈] xiǎojīnglíng elf 心动[心動] xīndòng heartbeat; heart rate; (fig.) emotionally affected; aroused (of desire, emotion, interest etc) 立下[立下] lìxià to set up; to establish 誓言[誓言] shìyán to pledge; to promise; oath; vow 岁月[歲月] suìyuè years; time 日渐[日漸] rìjiàn to progress (or increase, change etc) day by day; more (or better etc) with each passing day 枯萎[枯萎] kūwěi to wilt; to wither; wilted; withered; drained; enervated; exhausted 后世[後世] hòushì later generations 华容[華容] Huáróng Huarong district of Ezhou city 鄂州市[E4 zhou1 shi4], Hubei; Huarong county in Yueyang 岳陽|岳阳[Yue4 yang2], Hunan 剥夺[剝奪] bōduó to deprive; to expropriate; to strip (sb of his property) 终[終] zhōng end; finish 割舍[割捨] gēshě to give up; to part with 真情[真情] zhēnqíng real situation; the truth 同等[同等] tóngděng equal to; having the same social class or status 乡情[鄉情] xiāngqíng homesickness 怯[怯] qiè timid; cowardly; rustic; Taiwan pr. [que4] 坚持下去[堅持下去] jiānchíxiàqù to press on 排练[排練] páiliàn to rehearse; rehearsal 仇敌[仇敵] chóudí enemy 芬芳[芬芳] fēnfāng perfume; fragrant 丝毫[絲毫] sīháo the slightest amount or degree; a bit 抛弃[拋棄] pāoqì to abandon; to discard; to renounce; to dump (sb) 姓名[姓名] xìngmíng surname and given name; full name //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep088/50 words - 17 min 空名[空名] kōngmíng vacuous reputation; name without substance; in name only; so-called 乔[喬] qiáo tall 表决[表決] biǎojué to decide by vote; to vote 闹脾气[鬧脾氣] nàopíqi to get angry 作风[作風] zuòfēng style; style of work; way 甜点[甜點] tiándiǎn dessert 尽责[盡責] jìnzé to do one's duty; to do one's bit conscientiously 女性[女性] nǚxìng woman; the female sex 铁齿[鐵齒] tiěchǐ obstinate; argumentative; opinionated; skeptical of superstitions (Tw) (Minnan thih-khí) 客厅[客廳] kètīng drawing room (room for arriving guests); living room; CL:間|间[jian1] 卧室[臥室] wòshì bedroom; CL:間|间[jian1] 不死心[不死心] bùsǐxīn unwilling to give up; unresigned 绝招[絕招] juézhāo unique skill; unexpected tricky move (as a last resort); masterstroke; finishing blow 香喷喷[香噴噴] xiāngpēnpēn delicious; savory 热水澡[熱水澡] rèshuǐzǎo hot bath or shower 阳台[陽台] yángtái variant of 陽臺|阳台[yang2 tai2] 亲密[親密] qīnmì intimate; close 护送[護送] hùsòng to escort; to accompany 马卡龙[馬卡龍] mǎkǎlóng macaron, French pastry with a soft filling sandwiched between the meringue-based cookie shells (loanword) 布朗尼[布朗尼] bùlǎngní brownie (pastry) (loanword) 布朗[布朗] Bùlǎng Brown (name); Gordon Brown (1951-), UK politician, prime minister 2007-2010 确保[確保] quèbǎo to ensure; to guarantee 一言一行[一言一行] yīyányīxíng every word and action (idiom) 同居[同居] tóngjū to live together 满天飞[滿天飛] mǎntiānfēi to rush around everywhere; always active //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep088/56 words - 19 min 胚芽[胚芽] pēiyá bud; sprout; germ 杏仁[杏仁] xìngrén almond; apricot kernel 蒟蒻[蒟蒻] jǔruò konjac, konnyaku or devil's tongue (Amorphophallus konjac), plant whose corms are used to make a stiff jelly (as a food) 臭美[臭美] chòuměi to show off one's good looks shamelessly 避嫌[避嫌] bìxián to avoid arousing suspicion 疏忽[疏忽] shūhu to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep089/25 words - 11 min 询问[詢問] xúnwèn to inquire 氛围[氛圍] fēnwéi ambience; atmosphere 飞蚊症[飛蚊症] fēiwénzhèng eye floaters (moving spots in the eye's vitreous humor) 反光[反光] fǎnguāng to reflect light 呼[呼] hū to call; to cry; to shout; to breath out; to exhale 琐事[瑣事] suǒshì trifle 意大利[意大利] Yìdàlì Italy; Italian 厨艺[廚藝] chúyì cooking skills; culinary talent 蒸[蒸] zhēng to evaporate; (of cooking) to steam; torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old); finely chopped firewood (old) 娶[娶] qǔ to take a wife; to marry (a woman) 餐具[餐具] cānjù tableware; dinner service 厅堂[廳堂] tīngtáng hall 体面[體面] tǐmiàn dignity; face (as in "losing face"); honorable; creditable; (of sb's appearance) presentable; respectable 事后[事後] shìhòu after the event; in hindsight; in retrospect 老婆[老婆] lǎopó (coll.) wife 逊色[遜色] xùnsè inferior (often in the combination 毫無遜色|毫无逊色, not in the least inferior) 枯燥[枯燥] kūzào dry and dull; uninteresting; dry-as-dust 乏味[乏味] fáwèi tedious 意大利面[意大利麵] Yìdàlìmiàn spaghetti; pasta 要闻[要聞] yàowén important news story; headline 死守[死守] sǐshǒu to defend one's property to the death; to cling obstinately to old habits; die-hard 阳春面[陽春麵] yángchūnmiàn plain noodles in broth 肉酱[肉醬] ròujiàng minced meat sauce; (fig.) mincemeat; a person cut to pieces 坚定[堅定] jiāndìng firm; steady; staunch; resolute 压缩[壓縮] yāsuō to compress; compression //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep089/40 words - 19 min 紧要关头[緊要關頭] jǐnyàoguāntóu urgent and important moment (idiom); critical juncture 折磨[折磨] zhémó to torment; to torture 扳回[扳回] bānhuí to pull back; to regain (one's dignity etc); to recover from (an adverse situation); to turn the tables 手艺[手藝] shǒuyì craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade 忠厚[忠厚] zhōnghòu honest and considerate 火力[火力] huǒlì fire; firepower 三星[三星] sānxīng three major stars of the Three Stars 參宿|参宿[Shen1 xiu4] Chinese constellation; the belt of Orion; three spirits 福[fu2], 祿|禄[lu4], and 壽|寿[shou4] associated with the Three Stars 參宿|参宿[Shen1 xiu4] Chinese constellation 文笔[文筆] wénbǐ writings; writing style 有待[有待] yǒudài not yet (done); pending 罢工[罷工] bàgōng a strike; to go on strike 充裕[充裕] chōngyù abundant; ample; plenty; abundance 异议[異議] yìyì objection; dissent 抽空[抽空] chōukòng to find the time to do sth 修正[修正] xiūzhèng to revise; to amend 等待[等待] děngdài to wait; to wait for //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep090/25 words - 12 min 排斥[排斥] páichì to reject; to exclude; to eliminate; to remove; to repel 习[習] xí to practice; to study; habit 娃[娃] wá baby; doll 出勤[出勤] chūqín to go to work; to be present (at work, school etc); to be away on business 割[割] gē to cut; to cut apart 无缘无故[無緣無故] wúyuánwúgù no cause, no reason (idiom); completely uncalled for 好评[好評] hǎopíng favorable criticism; positive evaluation 桃园市[桃園市] Táoyuánshì Taoyuan city in north Taiwan, capital of Taoyuan county 运输[運輸] yùnshū to transport; to carry; transportation 整整[整整] zhěngzhěng whole; full 磨练[磨練] móliàn to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline; endurance 严苛[嚴苛] yánkē severe; harsh 假公济私[假公濟私] jiǎgōngjìsī official authority used for private interests (idiom); to attain private ends by abusing public position 鸭子[鴨子] yāzi duck; male prostitute (slang) 嘴硬[嘴硬] zuǐyìng reluctant to admit a mistake 展开[展開] zhǎnkāi to unfold; to carry out; to be in full swing; to launch 甘心[甘心] gānxīn to be willing to; to resign oneself to 银[銀] yín silver; silver-colored; relating to money or currency 合一[合一] héyī to unite 租金[租金] zūjīn rent 醒目[醒目] xǐngmù eye-grabbing (headline); striking (illustration) 场景[場景] chǎngjǐng scene; scenario; setting 午饭[午飯] wǔfàn lunch; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1] 痰[痰] tán phlegm; spittle 嗜好[嗜好] shìhào hobby; indulgence; habit; addiction //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep090/37 words - 18 min 发觉[發覺] fājué to become aware; to detect; to realize; to perceive 分寸[分寸] fēncun propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms 脸庞[臉龐] liǎnpáng face 装出[裝出] zhuāngchū to assume (an air of) 姿态[姿態] zītài attitude; posture; stance 火花[火花] huǒhuā spark; sparkle 霸道[霸道] bàdào the Way of the Hegemon; abbr. for 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent 躲避[躲避] duǒbì to hide; to evade; to dodge; to take shelter; to avoid (difficulties) 固定[固定] gùdìng to fix; to fasten; to set rigidly in place; fixed; set; regular 自主[自主] zìzhǔ independent; to act for oneself; autonomous 惺惺相惜[惺惺相惜] xīngxīngxiāngxī see 惺惺惜惺惺[xing1 xing1 xi1 xing1 xing1] 仗势欺人[仗勢欺人] zhàngshìqīrén to take advantage of one's position to bully people (idiom); to kick people around //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep091/25 words - 9 min 丰沛[豐沛] fēngpèi copious; plentiful (of water); surging (of waves); refers to home village of first Han emperor 漢高祖|汉高祖[Han4 Gao1 zu3]; fig. majestic 震[震] zhèn to shake; to vibrate; to jolt; to quake; excited; shocked; one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing thunder; ☳ 震撼[震撼] zhènhàn to shake; to shock; to stun; shocking; stunning; shock 精湛[精湛] jīngzhàn consummate; exquisite 唯独[唯獨] wéidú only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique 纯情[純情] chúnqíng pure and innocent; a pure heart 男孩[男孩] nánhái boy; CL:個|个[ge4] PU[PU] PU the degree of suspicion that a woman might be unfaithful to her husband (abbr. for "paternity uncertainty") 传说[傳說] chuánshuō legend; folklore; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that... 不带[不帶] bùdài not to have; without; un- 晨[晨] chén morning; dawn; daybreak 武[武] wǔ martial; military 媚[媚] mèi flatter; charm 宜[宜] yí proper; should; suitable; appropriate 女王[女王] nǚwáng queen 摊牌[攤牌] tānpái to lay one's cards on the table 扭扭捏捏[扭扭捏捏] niǔniǔniēniē affecting shyness or embarrassment; coy; mincing (walk, manner of speech); mannered 折衷[折衷] zhézhōng variant of 折中[zhe2 zhong1] 快递[快遞] kuàidì express delivery 拭目以待[拭目以待] shìmùyǐdài lit. to wipe one's eyes and wait (idiom); to wait and see 邀约[邀約] yāoyuē to invite; to make an appointment 地表[地表] dìbiǎo the surface (of the earth) 酷斯拉[酷斯拉] Kùsīlā Godzilla (Japanese ゴジラ Gojira); see also 哥斯拉[Ge1 si1 la1] 勇气可嘉[勇氣可嘉] yǒngqìkějiā to deserve praise for one's courage (idiom) 出击[出擊] chūjī to sally; to attack //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep091/50 words - 17 min 联[聯] lián to ally; to unite; to join; (poetry) antithetical couplet 立方[立方] lìfāng cube (math.); abbr. for 立方體|立方体[li4 fang1 ti3]; abbr. for 立方米[li4 fang1 mi3] 程式[程式] chéngshì form; pattern; formula; program 二元[二元] èryuán duality; dual; bipolar; binary 事半功倍[事半功倍] shìbàngōngbèi half the work, twice the effect (idiom); the right approach saves effort and leads to better results; a stitch in time saves nine 阵亡[陣亡] zhènwáng to die in battle 代入[代入] dàirù to substitute into 加法[加法] jiāfǎ addition 实用[實用] shíyòng practical; functional; pragmatic; applied (science) 秒懂[秒懂] miǎodǒng to understand instantly 结论[結論] jiélùn conclusion; verdict; CL:個|个[ge4]; to conclude; to reach a verdict 嚓[嚓] cā (onom.) screech 检测[檢測] jiǎncè to detect; to test; detection; sensing 单元[單元] dānyuán unit (forming an entity); element; (in a residential building) entrance or staircase 对症下药[對症下藥] duìzhèngxiàyào lit. to prescribe the right medicine for an illness (idiom); fig. to study a problem to find the right way to solve it; to take appropriate steps 复[複] fù to repeat; to double; to overlap; complex (not simple); compound; composite; double; diplo-; duplicate; overlapping; to duplicate 打岔[打岔] dǎchà interruption; to interrupt (esp. talk); to change the subject 烟[煙] yān cigarette or pipe tobacco; CL:根[gen1]; smoke; mist; vapour; CL:縷|缕[lu:3]; tobacco plant; (of the eyes) to be irritated by smoke 硝[硝] xiāo saltpeter; to tan (leather) 战争[戰爭] zhànzhēng war; conflict; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4] 却是[卻是] quèshì nevertheless; actually; the fact is ... 情不自禁[情不自禁] qíngbùzìjīn unable to restrain emotions; cannot help 最初[最初] zuìchū first; primary; initial; original; at first; initially; originally 打动[打動] dǎdòng to move (to pity); arousing (sympathy); touching 越陷越深[越陷越深] yuèxiànyuèshēn to fall deeper and deeper (in debt, in love etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep091/63 words - 18 min 自拔[自拔] zìbá to free oneself; to extricate oneself from a difficult situation 有电[有電] yǒudiàn electric (apparatus); electrified; having electricity supply (of a house) 鼓起勇气[鼓起勇氣] gǔqǐyǒngqì to summon one's courage 爱意[愛意] àiyì love 盛情[盛情] shèngqíng great kindness; magnificent hospitality 妻[妻] qī wife 诀别[訣別] juébié to bid farewell; to part (usually with little hope of meeting again) 温室效应[溫室效應] wēnshìxiàoyìng greenhouse effect 长城[長城] Chángchéng the Great Wall 大卫[大衛] Dàwèi David (name); Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), French neoclassical painter 菲[菲] fěi poor; humble; unworthy; radish (old) 天时[天時] tiānshí the time; the right time; weather conditions; destiny; course of time; heaven's natural order 地利[地利] dìlì favorable location; in the right place; productivity of land //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep092/25 words - 10 min 销假[銷假] xiāojià to report back after a period of absence 致命[致命] zhìmìng fatal; mortal; deadly; to sacrifice one's life 署名[署名] shǔmíng to sign (a signature) 一了百了[一了百了] yīliǎobǎiliǎo once the main problem is solved, all troubles are solved; death ends all one's troubles 茂[茂] mào luxuriant; (chemistry) cyclopentadiene 赛马[賽馬] sàimǎ horse race; horse racing 修改[修改] xiūgǎi to amend; to alter; to modify 家族[家族] jiāzú family; clan 罪人[罪人] zuìrén sinner 献上[獻上] xiànshàng to offer to God 上门[上門] shàngmén to drop in; to visit; to lock a door; (of a shop) to close; to go and live with one's wife's family, in effect becoming a member of her family 非人[非人] fēirén not the right person (literary); inhuman 哉[哉] zāi (exclamatory or interrogative particle) 廉价[廉價] liánjià cheaply-priced; low-cost 突发[突發] tūfā to burst out suddenly; sudden outburst 难堪[難堪] nánkān hard to take; embarrassed 一瞬间[一瞬間] yīshùnjiān split second 分内[分內] fènnèi one's job or duty; within one's remit 闹剧[鬧劇] nàojù farce; CL:場|场[chang3],齣|出[chu1],幕[mu4] 到此为止[到此為止] dàocǐwéizhǐ to stop at this point; to end here; to call it a day 到时[到時] dàoshí at that (future) time 夫[夫] fū husband; man; manual worker; conscripted laborer (old) 辛勤[辛勤] xīnqín hardworking; industrious 耕种[耕種] gēngzhòng to till; to cultivate 火种[火種] huǒzhǒng tinder; source of a fire; inflammable material; (fig.) spark (of a revolution etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep092/35 words - 17 min 肠子[腸子] chángzi intestines 大风[大風] dàfēng gale; CL:場|场[chang2] 大浪[大浪] dàlàng billow; surge 答谢[答謝] dáxiè to express one's thanks 特殊[特殊] tèshū special; particular; unusual; extraordinary 打枪[打槍] dǎqiāng to fire a gun; to substitute for sb in sitting an examination 难保[難保] nánbǎo hard to say; can't guarantee; difficult to protect; difficult to preserve 刁难[刁難] diāonàn to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult 比喻[比喻] bǐyù to compare; to liken to; metaphor; analogy; figure of speech; figuratively 出丑[出醜] chūchǒu shameful; scandalous; to be humiliated; to make a fool of sb or oneself; to make sb lose face //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep093/25 words - 13 min 招架[招架] zhāojià to resist; to ward off; to hold one's own; to receive guests 女将[女將] nǚjiàng female general; (fig.) woman who is a leading figure in her area of expertise 柔弱[柔弱] róuruò weak; delicate 开天窗[開天窗] kāitiānchuāng to leave a blank to mark censored area 可行[可行] kěxíng feasible 数码化[數碼化] shùmǎhuà to digitalize (e.g. data); digitalization 业界[業界] yèjiè industry 列入[列入] lièrù to include on a list 固然[固然] gùrán admittedly (it's true that...) 品行[品行] pǐnxíng behavior; moral conduct 担忧[擔憂] dānyōu to worry; to be concerned 人际[人際] rénjì human relationships; interpersonal 争辩[爭辯] zhēngbiàn a dispute; to wrangle 史上[史上] shǐshàng in history 嘉宾[嘉賓] jiābīn esteemed guest; honored guest; guest (on a show) 背弃[背棄] bèiqì abandon; desert; renounce 奋不顾身[奮不顧身] fènbùgùshēn to dash on bravely with no thought of personal safety (idiom); undaunted by dangers; regardless of perils 前方[前方] qiánfāng ahead; the front 归属[歸屬] guīshǔ to belong to; to be affiliated to; to fall under the jurisdiction of; a place where one feels that one belongs; one's final destination (where one need look no further) 花香[花香] huāxiāng fragrance of flowers 索然无味[索然無味] suǒránwúwèi dull; insipid 空洞[空洞] kōngdòng cavity; empty; vacuous 废墟[廢墟] fèixū ruins 凄美[淒美] qīměi poignant; sad and beautiful 结局[結局] jiéjú conclusion; ending //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep093/45 words - 20 min 轻轻[輕輕] qīngqīng lightly; softly 足够[足夠] zúgòu enough; sufficient 伤透[傷透] shāngtòu to break (sb's heart); to cause grief to 脑筋[腦筋] nǎojīn brains; mind; head; way of thinking 轻重[輕重] qīngzhòng severity (of the case); degree of seriousness; whether sth is slight or serious 属[屬] shǔ category; genus (taxonomy); family members; dependents; to belong to; subordinate to; affiliated with; be born in the year of (one of the 12 animals); to be; to prove to be; to constitute 故作[故作] gùzuò to pretend; to feign 凑成[湊成] còuchéng to put together; to make up (a set); to round up (a number to a convenient multiple); resulting in... 眉来眼去[眉來眼去] méiláiyǎnqù lit. eyes and eyebrows come and go (idiom); to make eyes; to exchange flirting glances with sb 哟[喲] yo (sentence-final particle expressing exhortation); (syllable filler in a song) 错觉[錯覺] cuòjué misconception; illusion; misperception 晴好[晴好] qínghǎo bright and sunny weather 舞台[舞臺] wǔtái stage; arena; fig. in the limelight 已久[已久] yǐjiǔ already a long time 魂[魂] hún soul; spirit; immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body 坎坷[坎坷] kǎnkě bumpy (of a road); rough (of life); to be down on one's luck; to be full of frustrations and dashed hopes 题材[題材] tícái subject matter 传奇[傳奇] chuánqí legendary; fantasy saga; romance; short stories of the Tang and Song Dynasty 炫耀[炫耀] xuànyào dazzling; to show off; to flaunt 愣[愣] lèng to look distracted; to stare blankly; distracted; blank; (coll.) unexpectedly; rash; rashly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep094/25 words - 8 min 水流[水流] shuǐliú river; stream 欠扁[欠扁] qiànbiǎn annoying; infuriating; deserving of a good spanking 出息[出息] chūxi future prospects; profit; to mature; to grow up 奴才[奴才] núcai slave; fig. flunkey 惨死[慘死] cǎnsǐ to die tragically; to meet with a violent death 栋[棟] dòng classifier for houses or buildings; ridgepole (old) 大楼[大樓] dàlóu building (a relatively large, multi-storey one); CL:幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4] 阶梯[階梯] jiētī flight of steps; (fig.) a means of advancement; stepping stone 阶[階] jiē rank or step; stairs 笑声[笑聲] xiàoshēng laughter 我国[我國] wǒguó our country; China 压死[壓死] yāsǐ to crush to death 扭伤[扭傷] niǔshāng a sprain; a crick; to sprain 桃[桃] táo peach 园区[園區] yuánqū site developed for a group of related enterprises; (industrial or technology) park 静一静[靜一靜] jìngyījìng to put sth to rest; calm down a bit! 极限[極限] jíxiàn limit; extreme boundary 于事无补[於事無補] yúshìwúbǔ unhelpful; useless 平衡[平衡] pínghéng balance; equilibrium 过来人[過來人] guòláirén an experienced person; sb who has "been around (the block)"; sb who has personally experienced it 新锐[新銳] xīnruì cutting-edge (in technology, science, fashion, the arts etc); novel and competitive; new and dashing 凌晨[凌晨] língchén very early in the morning; in the wee hours 铜像[銅像] tóngxiàng bronze statue; CL:座[zuo4] 实验室[實驗室] shíyànshì laboratory; CL:間|间[jian1] 解剖[解剖] jiěpōu to dissect (an animal); to analyze; anatomy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep094/50 words - 12 min 水龙头[水龍頭] shuǐlóngtóu faucet; tap 滴答[滴答] dīdā (onom.) pattering sound; drip drip (of water); tick tock (of clock); also pr. [di1 da5] 流出[流出] liúchū to flow out; to disgorge; to effuse 血水[血水] xuèshuǐ thin blood; watery blood 中时[中時] ZhōngShí China Times (newspaper); abbr. for 中國時報|中国时报 [Zhong1 guo2 Shi2 bao4] 起身[起身] qǐshēn to get up; to leave; to set forth 对面[對面] duìmiàn (sitting) opposite; across (the street); directly in front; to be face to face 黑影[黑影] hēiyǐng shadow; darkness; twilight 笔记本[筆記本] bǐjìběn notebook (stationery); CL:本[ben3]; notebook (computing) 废弃[廢棄] fèiqì to discard; to abandon (old ways); to invalidate 哭声[哭聲] kūshēng sound of weeping 历届[歷屆] lìjiè all previous (meetings, sessions etc) 毕业生[畢業生] bìyèshēng graduate 造就[造就] zàojiù to bring up; to train; to contribute to; achievements (usually of young people) 尾声[尾聲] wěishēng coda; epilogue; end 听信[聽信] tīngxìn to listen to information; to get the news; to believe what one hears 生闷气[生悶氣] shēngmènqì to seethe; to sulk; to be pissed off (vulgar) 哏[哏] gén funny; amusing; sth comical 残酷[殘酷] cánkù cruel; cruelty 过时[過時] guòshí old-fashioned; out of date; to be later than the time stipulated or agreed upon 蒙面[蒙面] méngmiàn masked; covered face 永恒[永恆] yǒnghéng eternal; everlasting; fig. to pass into eternity (i.e. to die) 不朽[不朽] bùxiǔ immortal; immortality 称呼[稱呼] chēnghu to call; to address as; appellation 相亲[相親] xiāngqīn blind date; arranged interview to evaluate a proposed marriage partner (Taiwan pr. [xiang4 qin1]); to be deeply attached to each other //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep094/75 words - 18 min 尖[尖] jiān point (of needle); sharp; shrewd; pointed 服务业[服務業] fúwùyè service industry 空姐[空姐] kōngjiě abbr. for 空中小姐; stewardess; air hostess; female flight attendant 别扭[彆扭] bièniu awkward; difficult; uncomfortable; not agreeing; at loggerheads; gauche 苦笑[苦笑] kǔxiào to force a smile; a bitter laugh 推却[推卻] tuīquè to repel; to decline 硬着头皮[硬著頭皮] yìngzhetóupí to brace oneself to do sth; to put a bold face on it; to summon up courage; to force oneself to 嘻皮笑脸[嘻皮笑臉] xīpíxiàoliǎn see 嬉皮笑臉|嬉皮笑脸[xi1 pi2 xiao4 lian3] 婚姻[婚姻] hūnyīn matrimony; wedding; marriage; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4] 硬是[硬是] yìngshì just; simply; stubbornly; really 凑[湊] còu to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity 压根儿[壓根兒] yàgēnr5 erhua variant of 壓根|压根[ya4 gen1] 失神[失神] shīshén absent-minded; to lose spirit; despondent 内伤[內傷] nèishāng internal injury; disorder of internal organs (due to improper nutrition, overexertion etc) 鱿鱼[魷魚] yóuyú squid 鲷[鯛] diāo porgy; pagrus major 抬[抬] tái to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry 千辛万苦[千辛萬苦] qiānxīnwànkǔ to suffer untold hardships (idiom); trials and tribulations; with difficulty; after some effort 公布栏[公佈欄] gōngbùlán bulletin board 学姐[學姐] xuéjiě senior or older female schoolmate 奇妙[奇妙] qímiào fantastic; wonderful 瞎掰[瞎掰] xiābāi (coll.) to talk nonsense; to fool around 业障[業障] yèzhàng karmic hindrance (buddhism); karmic consequences that stand in the way of enlightenment; (term of abuse, especially toward the younger generation) devil spawn; (fig.) money 朵[朵] duǒ flower; earlobe; fig. item on both sides; classifier for flowers, clouds etc 巿[巿] fú see 韍|韨[fu2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep094/79 words - 20 min 阶层[階層] jiēcéng hierarchy; stratum; social class 主办[主辦] zhǔbàn to organize; to host (a conference or sports event) 奖牌[獎牌] jiǎngpái medal (awarded as a prize) 篮子[籃子] lánzi basket; CL:隻|只[zhi1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep095/24 words - 19 min 郊外[郊外] jiāowài outskirts 溪[溪] xī creek; rivulet 猜不透[猜不透] cāibutòu to be unable to guess or make out 记号[記號] jìhao mark; symbol; notation; seal 刀叉[刀叉] dāochā knife and fork; CL:副[fu4] 裸体[裸體] luǒtǐ naked 外商[外商] wàishāng foreign businessman 一带[一帶] yīdài region; district 单调[單調] dāndiào monotonous 相夫教子[相夫教子] xiàngfūjiàozǐ to assist one's husband and educate the children (idiom); the traditional roles of a good wife 凉快[涼快] liángkuai nice and cold; pleasantly cool 大庭广众[大庭廣眾] dàtíngguǎngzhòng public place with numerous people 放鸟[放鳥] fàngniǎo to stand someone up 渴[渴] kě thirsty 一炮而红[一炮而紅] yīpào'érhóng to win instant success (idiom); to become an instant hit 夺回[奪回] duóhuí to take back (forcibly); to recapture; to win back 交钱[交錢] jiāoqián to pay up; to shell out; to hand over the money to cover sth 泳池[泳池] yǒngchí swimming pond 数数[數數] shǔshù to count; to reckon 成真[成真] chéngzhēn to come true 池[池] chí pond; reservoir; moat 孤立[孤立] gūlì isolate; isolated 名叫[名叫] míngjiào called; named 小麦[小麥] xiǎomài wheat; CL:粒[li4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep096/25 words - 10 min 民乐[民樂] mínyuè folk music, esp. for traditional instruments 浇水[澆水] jiāoshuǐ to water (plants etc) 赶走[趕走] gǎnzǒu to drive out; to turn back 关卡[關卡] guānqiǎ checkpoint (for taxation, security etc); barrier; hurdle; red tape; CL:個|个[ge4],道[dao4] 前往[前往] qiánwǎng to leave for; to proceed towards; to go 阻碍[阻礙] zǔ'ài to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction; hindrance 竭尽[竭盡] jiéjìn to use up; to exhaust 奇形怪状[奇形怪狀] qíxíngguàizhuàng fantastic oddities of every description (idiom); grotesquely shaped 烤肉[烤肉] kǎoròu barbecue (lit. roast meat) 踏青[踏青] tàqīng lit. tread the green; go for a walk in the spring (when the grass has turned green); spring hike season around Qingming festival 清明, 4th-6th April 触电[觸電] chùdiàn to get an electric shock; to be electrocuted; electric shock 电传[電傳] diànchuán to send information using electronic means (such as fax, telegram, telex etc); a message transmitted using electronic means; telex; teleprinter 明了[明瞭] míngliǎo to understand clearly; to be clear about; plain; clear 烤肉酱[烤肉醬] kǎoròujiàng barbecue sauce 酱油[醬油] jiàngyóu soy sauce 河水[河水] héshuǐ river water 加沙[加沙] Jiāshā Gaza; same as 加沙地帶|加沙地带[Jia1 sha1 di4 dai4], the Gaza strip 气泡[氣泡] qìpào bubble; blister (in metal); (of beverages) sparkling; carbonated 主持人[主持人] zhǔchírén TV or radio presenter; host; anchor 围[圍] wéi to encircle; to surround; all around; to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl) 圈圈[圈圈] quānquan to draw a circle; cliques; circles 上路[上路] shànglù to start on a journey; to be on one's way 肠胃[腸胃] chángwèi stomach and intestine; digestive system 替班[替班] tìbān to act as substitute; to fill in for sb 喝掉[喝掉] hēdiào to drink up; to finish (a drink) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep096/42 words - 18 min 特调[特調] tètiáo special blend; house blend 烦人[煩人] fánrén to annoy; annoying; irritating; troublesome 爱屋及乌[愛屋及烏] àiwūjíwū lit. love the house and its crow (idiom); involvement with sb and everyone connected; Love me, love my dog. 死心塌地[死心塌地] sǐxīntādì to be hell-bent on; dead set on sth; unswerving 掉以轻心[掉以輕心] diàoyǐqīngxīn treat sth lightly; to lower one's guard 详细[詳細] xiángxì detailed; in detail; minute 背景[背景] bèijǐng background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer; CL:種|种[zhong3] 标注[標注] biāozhù to mark out; to tag; to put a sign on sth explaining or calling attention to; to annotate (e.g. a character with its pinyin) 清凉[清涼] qīngliáng cool; refreshing; (of clothing) skimpy; revealing 启动[啟動] qǐdòng to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan) 失[失] shī to lose; to miss; to fail 跟人[跟人] gēnrén to marry (of woman) 卖力[賣力] màilì to work hard; to do one's very best; to throw oneself into the task at hand 散布[散佈] sànbù to disseminate 收手[收手] shōushǒu to stop; to pull back 劲[勁] jìn strength; energy; enthusiasm; spirit; mood; expression; interest; CL:把[ba3]; Taiwan pr. [jing4] 短命[短命] duǎnmìng to die young; short-lived //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep097/25 words - 12 min 解除[解除] jiěchú to remove; to sack; to get rid of; to relieve (sb of their duties); to free; to lift (an embargo); to rescind (an agreement) 光顾[光顧] guānggù to visit (as a customer) 粒[粒] lì grain; granule; classifier for small round things (peas, bullets, peanuts, pills, grains etc) 无地自容[無地自容] wúdìzìróng ashamed and unable to show one's face 辗转[輾轉] zhǎnzhuǎn to toss about in bed; from person to person; indirectly; to wander 拔刀相助[拔刀相助] bádāoxiāngzhù see 路見不平,拔刀相助|路见不平,拔刀相助[lu4 jian4 bu4 ping2 , ba2 dao1 xiang1 zhu4] 疝[疝] shàn hernia 不离不弃[不離不棄] bùlíbùqì to stand by (sb) (idiom); steadfast loyalty 预约[預約] yùyuē booking; reservation; to book; to make an appointment 展览[展覽] zhǎnlǎn to put on display; to exhibit; exhibition; show; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4] 绷带[繃帶] bēngdài bandage (loanword) 关节[關節] guānjié joint (physiology); key point; critical phase 肿[腫] zhǒng to swell; swelling; swollen 落网[落網] luòwǎng (of a bird, fish etc) to be caught in a net; (of a tennis ball) to hit the net; (of a criminal) to be captured 彰[彰] zhāng clear; conspicuous; manifest 听来[聽來] tīnglái to sound (old, foreign, exciting, right etc); to ring (true); to sound as if (i.e. to give the listener an impression); to hear from somewhere 编[編] biān to weave; to plait; to organize; to group; to arrange; to edit; to compile; to write; to compose; to fabricate 归咎[歸咎] guījiù to put the blame on; to accuse 一百一[一百一] yībǎiyī faultless; impeccable 由来[由來] yóulái origin 发言[發言] fāyán to make a speech; statement; utterance; CL:個|个[ge4] 这下子[這下子] zhèxiàzi this time 幸亏[幸虧] xìngkuī fortunately; luckily 得当[得當] dédàng appropriate; suitable 骨[骨] gǔ bone //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep097/41 words - 16 min 不足挂齿[不足掛齒] bùzúguàchǐ not worth mentioning (idiom) 支柱[支柱] zhīzhù mainstay; pillar; prop; backbone 编造[編造] biānzào to compile; to draw up; to fabricate; to invent; to concoct; to make up; to cook up 分辨[分辨] fēnbiàn to distinguish; to differentiate; to resolve 真伪[真偽] zhēnwěi true or bogus; authenticity 迷信[迷信] míxìn superstition; to have a superstitious belief (in sth) 隔天[隔天] gétiān the next day; on alternate days 重病[重病] zhòngbìng serious illness 癌[癌] ái cancer; carcinoma; also pr. [yan2] 癌症[癌症] áizhèng cancer 末期[末期] mòqī end (of a period); last part; final phase 举发[舉發] jǔfā to expose (e.g., wrongdoing); to accuse (in court); to impeach; to denounce 百倍[百倍] bǎibèi a hundredfold; a hundred times 有情人终成眷属[有情人終成眷屬] yǒuqíngrénzhōngchéngjuànshǔ love will find a way (idiom) 旗帜[旗幟] qízhì ensign; flag 美工[美工] měigōng art design; art designer //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep098/25 words - 15 min 比心[比心] bǐxīn (Internet slang) to form a hand heart using one's thumb and forefinger (or by using both hands) 调查表[調查表] diàochábiǎo questionnaire; inventory list; CL:張|张[zhang1],份[fen4] 团购[團購] tuángòu group buying; collective buying; buying by a group of individuals who negotiate a discount for the group 抓狂[抓狂] zhuākuáng to blow one's top; to be driven mad; to become frantic 豁[豁] huò clear; open; exempt (from); liberal-minded 坦承[坦承] tǎnchéng to confess; to admit; to come clean; calmly 摊开[攤開] tānkāi to spread out; to unfold 南无[南無] nāmó Buddhist salutation or expression of faith (loanword from Sanskrit); Taiwan pr. [na2 mo2] 回神[回神] huíshén to collect one's thoughts (after being surprised or shocked); to snap out of it (after being lost in thought) 嘴快[嘴快] zuǐkuài to have loose lips 伤和气[傷和氣] shānghéqi to damage a good relationship; to hurt sb's feelings 接球[接球] jiēqiú to receive a served ball (volleyball, tennis etc); to catch a ball thrown by sb 结拜[結拜] jiébài to become sworn brothers or sisters; sworn (brothers) 肥缺[肥缺] féiquē lucrative post 一打[一打] yīdá dozen 听众[聽眾] tīngzhòng audience; listeners 以上[以上] yǐshàng that level or higher; that amount or more; the above-mentioned; (used to indicate that one has completed one's remarks) That is all. 决议[決議] juéyì a resolution; to pass a resolution 凝聚力[凝聚力] níngjùlì cohesion; cohesiveness; cohesive 为期[為期] wéiqī (to be done) by (a certain date); lasting (a certain time) 筒[筒] tǒng tube; cylinder; to encase in sth cylindrical (such as hands in sleeves etc) 手气[手氣] shǒuqì luck (in gambling) 争吵[爭吵] zhēngchǎo to quarrel; dispute 出言[出言] chūyán to speak; words 不可收拾[不可收拾] bùkěshōushí irremediable; unmanageable; out of hand; hopeless //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep098/31 words - 19 min 圆融[圓融] yuánróng accommodating; (Buddhism) completely integrated 发起[發起] fāqǐ to originate; to initiate; to launch (an attack, an initiative etc); to start; to propose sth (for the first time) 示好[示好] shìhǎo to express goodwill; to be friendly 旗[旗] qí banner; flag; (in Qing times) Manchu (cf. 八旗[Ba1 qi2]); administrative subdivision in inner Mongolia equivalent to 縣|县[xian4] county; CL:面[mian4] 截[截] jié to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section; chunk; length 占有[佔有] zhànyǒu to have; to own; to hold; to occupy; to possess; to account for (a high proportion etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep099/25 words - 16 min 强求[強求] qiǎngqiú to insist on; to demand; to impose 极度[極度] jídù extremely 清晰[清晰] qīngxī clear; distinct 陶醉[陶醉] táozuì to be infatuated with; to be drunk with; to be enchanted with; to revel in 草稿[草稿] cǎogǎo draft; outline; sketch 打折扣[打折扣] dǎzhékòu to give a discount; to be of less value than anticipated 初二[初二] chū'èr 2nd year in junior middle school; 2nd day of a lunar month; 2nd day of lunar New Year 联手[聯手] liánshǒu lit. to join hands; to act together 僵[僵] jiāng rigid; deadlock; stiff (corpse) 选项[選項] xuǎnxiàng to make a choice (between several alternatives); a choice; an option; an alternative 附加[附加] fùjiā additional; annex 优惠[優惠] yōuhuì privilege; favorable (terms); preferential (treatment); discount (price) 玄学[玄學] xuánxué Wei and Jin philosophical school amalgamating Daoist and Confucian ideals; translation of metaphysics (also translated 形而上學|形而上学) 相互[相互] xiānghù each other; mutual 伴随[伴隨] bànsuí to accompany; to follow; to occur together with; concomitant 否[否] fǒu to negate; to deny; not 泰来[泰來] Tàilái Tailai county in Qiqihar 齊齊哈爾|齐齐哈尔[Qi2 qi2 ha1 er3], Heilongjiang 否极泰来[否極泰來] pǐjítàilái extreme sorrow turns to joy (idiom) 现金[現金] xiànjīn cash 谜题[謎題] mítí puzzle; riddle 比起[比起] bǐqǐ compared with 懒惰[懶惰] lǎnduò idle; lazy 轨道[軌道] guǐdào orbit; railway or tram line; fig. conventional way of thinking 看出[看出] kànchū to make out; to see 追上[追上] zhuīshàng to overtake //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep099/32 words - 20 min 碍眼[礙眼] àiyǎn to be an irksome presence (i.e. sth or sb one wishes were not there) 毁掉[毀掉] huǐdiào to destroy 目光[目光] mùguāng sight; vision; view; gaze; look 若无其事[若無其事] ruòwúqíshì as if nothing had happened (idiom); calmly; nonchalantly 退缩[退縮] tuìsuō to shrink back; to cower 两回事[兩回事] liǎnghuíshì two quite different things; two unrelated matters 巴掌[巴掌] bāzhǎng palm of the hand; classifier: slap //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep100/25 words - 13 min 正是[正是] zhèngshì (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even; if; just like; in the same way as 软弱[軟弱] ruǎnruò weak; feeble; flabby 传开[傳開] chuánkāi (of news) to spread; to get around 透顶[透頂] tòudǐng out-and-out; thoroughly 古灵精怪[古靈精怪] gǔlíngjīngguài weird; bizarre 稀客[稀客] xīkè infrequent visitor 日用[日用] rìyòng daily expenses; of everyday use 阳伞[陽傘] yángsǎn parasol 遮阳[遮陽] zhēyáng to shield from the sun 手电[手電] shǒudiàn flashlight; torch 心如刀割[心如刀割] xīnrúdāogē to feel as if having one's heart cut out (idiom); to be torn with grief 绞[絞] jiǎo to twist (strands into a thread); to entangle; to wring; to hang (by the neck); to turn; to wind; classifier for skeins of yarn 总要[總要] zǒngyào nevertheless 长短[長短] chángduǎn length; duration; accident; right and wrong; good and bad; long and short 警棍[警棍] jǐnggùn police truncheon 骨折[骨折] gǔzhé to suffer a fracture; (of a bone) to break; fracture 后备[後備] hòubèi reserve; backup 防护[防護] fánghù to defend; to protect 争宠[爭寵] zhēngchǒng to strive for favor 伸手[伸手] shēnshǒu to reach out with one's hand; to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved; to meddle 切记[切記] qièjì remember at all costs 逃跑[逃跑] táopǎo to flee from sth; to run away; to escape 逃命[逃命] táomìng to escape; to flee; to run for one's life 保命[保命] bǎomìng to save one's life; to survive 美化[美化] měihuà to make more beautiful; to decorate; embellishment //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep100/43 words - 21 min 逃脱[逃脫] táotuō to run away; to escape 防御[防禦] fángyù defense; to defend 腹部[腹部] fùbù abdomen; belly; flank 及[及] jí and; to reach; up to; in time for 鼠蹊[鼠蹊] shǔxī groin 应变[應變] yìngbiàn to meet a contingency; to adapt oneself to changes 初学者[初學者] chūxuézhě beginning student 挣脱[掙脫] zhèngtuō to throw off; to struggle free of; Taiwan pr. [zheng1 tuo1] 当当[當當] dàngdàng to pawn 模糊[模糊] móhu vague; indistinct; fuzzy 周刊[週刊] zhōukān weekly publication; weekly 晒黑[曬黑] shàihēi to sunbathe; to tan; to get sunburnt; to expose unfair practices (on a consumer protection website) 婆婆[婆婆] pópo husband's mother; mother-in-law; grandma 套装[套裝] tàozhuāng outfit or suit (of clothes); set of coordinated items; kit 防晒[防曬] fángshài sunburn protection 好吃懒做[好吃懶做] hàochīlǎnzuò happy to partake but not prepared to do any work (idiom); all take and no give 幻想[幻想] huànxiǎng delusion; fantasy 吃亏[吃虧] chīkuī to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it; to be at a disadvantage; unfortunately //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep101/25 words - 11 min 一举一动[一舉一動] yījǔyīdòng every movement; each and every move 闷闷不乐[悶悶不樂] mènmènbùlè depressed; sulky; moody; unhappy 人情[人情] rénqíng human emotions; social relationship; friendship; favor; a good turn 下凡[下凡] xiàfán to descend to the world (of immortals) 押韵[押韻] yāyùn to rhyme; sometimes written 壓韻|压韵 平仄[平仄] píngzè level and oblique tones (technical term for Classical Chinese rhythmic poetry) 称为[稱為] chēngwéi called; to call sth (by a name); to name 白话诗[白話詩] báihuàshī free verse in the vernacular 胡适[胡適] HúShì Hu Shi (1891-1962), original proponent of writing in colloquial Chinese 白話文|白话文[bai2 hua4 wen2] 中国[中國] Zhōngguó China 近年[近年] jìnnián recent year(s) 诗体[詩體] shītǐ poetic form or genre 高深[高深] gāoshēn profound 形式[形式] xíngshì outer appearance; form; shape; formality; CL:個|个[ge4] 前人[前人] qiánrén predecessor; forebears; the person facing you 天长地久[天長地久] tiānchángdìjiǔ enduring while the world lasts (idiom); eternal 灰暗[灰暗] huī'àn dull gray; drab; murky 恐惧[恐懼] kǒngjù to be frightened; fear; dread 剧作家[劇作家] jùzuòjiā playwright 慰问[慰問] wèiwèn to express sympathy, greetings, consolation etc 回馈[回饋] huíkuì to repay a favor; to give back; feedback 报应[報應] bàoyìng retribution; judgment 以牙还牙[以牙還牙] yǐyáhuányá a tooth for a tooth (retaliation) 划破[劃破] huápò to cut open; to rip; to streak across (lightning, meteor etc); to pierce (scream, searchlight etc) 暗地[暗地] àndì secretly; inwardly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep101/31 words - 17 min 弄伤[弄傷] nòngshāng to bruise; to hurt (something) 判断[判斷] pànduàn to judge; to determine; judgment 猜测[猜測] cāicè to guess; to conjecture; to surmise 性别歧视[性別歧視] xìngbiéqíshì sex discrimination; sexism 得分[得分] défēn to score 球拍[球拍] qiúpāi racket //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep102/25 words - 12 min 硬逼[硬逼] yìngbī to pressure; to press; to force; to compel; to push; to coerce; to urge; to impel; to bully into; to be compelled 毙[斃] bì to die; to shoot dead; to reject; to fall forward; (suffix) to death 奥运[奧運] Àoyùn abbr. for 奧林匹克運動會|奥林匹克运动会; Olympic Games; the Olympics 开幕[開幕] kāimù to open (a conference); to inaugurate 中华[中華] Zhōnghuá China (alternate formal name) 代表队[代表隊] dàibiǎoduì delegation 八月[八月] Bāyuè August; eighth month (of the lunar year) 射箭[射箭] shèjiàn archery; to shoot an arrow 举重[舉重] jǔzhòng to lift weights; weight-lifting (sports) 跆拳道[跆拳道] táiquándào taekwondo (Korean martial art) 划船[划船] huáchuán to row a boat; rowing boat; rowing (sport) 指示[指示] zhǐshì to point out; to indicate; to instruct; directives; instructions; CL:個|个[ge4] 毕业典礼[畢業典禮] bìyèdiǎnlǐ graduation ceremony; commencement exercises 养兵[養兵] yǎngbīng to train troops 痛哭流涕[痛哭流涕] tòngkūliútì weeping bitter tears 新意[新意] xīnyì new idea 外行[外行] wàiháng layman; amateur 敷衍了事[敷衍了事] fūyǎnliǎoshì to skimp; to work half-heartedly; not to bother 附和[附和] fùhè to agree; to go along with; to echo (what sb says) 得要[得要] děiyào to need; must 材料[材料] cáiliào material; data; makings; stuff; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3] 强制[強制] qiángzhì to enforce; enforcement; forcibly; compulsory 麦克笔[麥克筆] màikèbǐ marker pen (loanword) 小脑[小腦] xiǎonǎo cerebellum (part of the brain) 吃力不讨好[吃力不討好] chīlìbùtǎohǎo arduous and thankless task (idiom); strenuous and unrewarding //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep102/33 words - 19 min 瞎猜[瞎猜] xiācāi to make a wild guess; blind guess 昏暗[昏暗] hūn'àn dusky 上下[上下] shàngxià up and down; top and bottom; old and new; length; about 默认[默認] mòrèn to agree tacitly; tacit approval; default (setting) 懒得[懶得] lǎndé not to feel like (doing sth); disinclined to 小学生[小學生] xiǎoxuéshēng primary school student; schoolchild; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2]; (fig.) beginner 就学[就學] jiùxué to attend school 强打[強打] qiángdǎ promotion (for a product); advertisement //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep103/25 words - 18 min 起码[起碼] qǐmǎ at the minimum; at the very least 礼义廉耻[禮義廉恥] lǐyìliánchǐ sense of propriety, justice, integrity and honor (i.e. the four social bonds, 四維|四维[si4 wei2]) 听懂[聽懂] tīngdǒng to understand (on hearing); to catch (what is spoken) 乱跑[亂跑] luànpǎo to run around all over the place 医[醫] yī medical; medicine; doctor; to cure; to treat 自私[自私] zìsī selfish; selfishness 只顾[只顧] zhǐgù solely preoccupied (with one thing); engrossed; focusing (on sth); to look after only one aspect 捅[捅] tǒng to stab; to poke; to prod; to nudge; to disclose 受苦[受苦] shòukǔ to suffer hardship 秩序[秩序] zhìxù order (orderly); order (sequence); social order; the state (of society); CL:個|个[ge4] 随心所欲[隨心所欲] suíxīnsuǒyù to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases (idiom) 抵制[抵制] dǐzhì to resist; to boycott; to refuse (to cooperate); to reject; resistance; refusal 自私自利[自私自利] zìsīzìlì everything for self and selfish profit (idiom); with no regard for others; selfish; mercenary 所为[所為] suǒwéi what one does; doings 恍神[恍神] huǎngshén to be off in another world; to suffer a lapse in concentration 跟不上[跟不上] gēnbushàng not able to keep up with 迁怒[遷怒] qiānnù to take one's anger out on sb (who does not deserve it) 天诛[天誅] tiānzhū heavenly punishment; king's punishment 座右铭[座右銘] zuòyòumíng motto; maxim 遭遇[遭遇] zāoyù to meet with; to encounter; (bitter) experience 飞越[飛越] fēiyuè to fly across; to fly over; to fly past; (literary) (of one's spirits) to soar 树枝[樹枝] shùzhī branch; twig 扰乱[擾亂] rǎoluàn to disturb; to perturb; to harass 心智[心智] xīnzhì wisdom 灯笼[燈籠] dēnglóng lantern //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep103/28 words - 19 min 照明[照明] zhàomíng lighting; illumination 发表[發表] fābiǎo to issue; to publish 失控[失控] shīkòng to go out of control //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep104/25 words - 18 min 过敏[過敏] guòmǐn oversensitive; allergic; allergy 老毛病[老毛病] lǎomáobìng chronic illness; old weakness; chronic problem 执行[執行] zhíxíng to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run 惬意[愜意] qièyì satisfied; pleased; contented 庆幸[慶幸] qìngxìng to rejoice; to be glad 大丈夫[大丈夫] dàzhàngfu a manly man; a man of character 香炉[香爐] xiānglú a censer (for burning incense); incense burner; thurible 击败[擊敗] jībài to defeat; to beat 领悟[領悟] lǐngwù to understand; to comprehend 反过来[反過來] fǎnguolái conversely; in reverse order; in an opposite direction 陪练[陪練] péiliàn training partner; sparring partner 转嫁[轉嫁] zhuǎnjià to remarry (of widow); to pass on (blame, cost, obligation, unpleasant consequence etc); to transfer (blame, guilt); to pass the buck 着呢[著呢] zhene comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree; quite; rather 强硬[強硬] qiángyìng tough; unyielding; hard-line 顽[頑] wán mischievous; obstinate; to play; stupid; stubborn; naughty 讲解[講解] jiǎngjiě to explain 羽毛球[羽毛球] yǔmáoqiú shuttlecock; badminton; CL:個|个[ge4] 进一步[進一步] jìnyībù one step further; to move forward a step; further onwards 双人[雙人] shuāngrén two-person; double; pair; tandem 落地[落地] luòdì to fall to the ground; to be set on the ground; to reach to the ground; to be born; (of a plane) to land 尔后[爾後] ěrhòu henceforth; thereafter; subsequently 衣食父母[衣食父母] yīshífùmǔ the people one depends upon for one's livelihood; one's bread and butter 抱不平[抱不平] bàobùpíng to be outraged by an injustice 浓厚[濃厚] nónghòu dense; thick (fog, clouds etc); to have a strong interest in; deep; fully saturated (color) 因此[因此] yīncǐ thus; consequently; as a result //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep104/28 words - 19 min 领袖[領袖] lǐngxiù leader; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 生长[生長] shēngzhǎng to grow 别管[別管] biéguǎn no matter (who, what etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep105/25 words - 15 min 口罩[口罩] kǒuzhào mask (surgical etc) 喷嚏[噴嚏] pēntì sneeze 专用[專用] zhuānyòng special; dedicated 相认[相認] xiāngrèn to know each other; to recognize; to identify; to acknowledge (an old relationship) 代劳[代勞] dàiláo to do sth in place of sb else 家常便饭[家常便飯] jiāchángbiànfàn simple home-style meal; common occurrence; nothing out of the ordinary 独来独往[獨來獨往] dúláidúwǎng coming and going alone (idiom); a lone operator; keeping to oneself; unsociable; maverick 淡然[淡然] dànrán tranquil and calm; indifferent 深厚[深厚] shēnhòu deep; profound 固执己见[固執己見] gùzhíjǐjiàn to persist in one's views 下不了台[下不了臺] xiàbuliǎotái to be unable to extricate oneself gracefully; to be put on the spot; to be embarrassed 全然[全然] quánrán completely 自找[自找] zìzhǎo to suffer as a consequence of one's own actions; you asked for it; to bring it on oneself (sth unpleasant) 绞尽脑汁[絞盡腦汁] jiǎojìnnǎozhī to rack one's brains 欢心[歡心] huānxīn favor; liking; love; jubilation; joy 感触[感觸] gǎnchù one's thoughts and feelings; emotional stirring; moved; touched 整夜[整夜] zhěngyè the whole night; all through the night 引以为傲[引以為傲] yǐnyǐwéi'ào to be intensely proud of sth (idiom) 超越[超越] chāoyuè to surpass; to exceed; to transcend 守护[守護] shǒuhù to guard; to protect 抗衡[抗衡] kànghéng contend against 争气[爭氣] zhēngqì to work hard for sth; to resolve on improvement; determined not to fall short 打呵欠[打呵欠] dǎhēqiàn to yawn 拉高[拉高] lāgāo to pull up 平均值[平均值] píngjūnzhí average value //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep105/37 words - 20 min 一条心[一條心] yītiáoxīn to be of one mind; to think or act alike 跟进[跟進] gēnjìn to follow; to follow up 心胸[心胸] xīnxiōng breadth of mind 尽职[盡職] jìnzhí to discharge one's duties; conscientious 点滴[點滴] diǎndī a drip; a little bit; intravenous drip (used to administer drugs) 珍藏[珍藏] zhēncáng collection; to collect (valuables) 好几年[好幾年] hǎojǐnián several years 高深莫测[高深莫測] gāoshēnmòcè profound mystery 借花献佛[借花獻佛] jièhuāxiànFó lit. presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers (idiom); fig. to win favor or influence using sb else's property; plagiarism 折纸[摺紙] zhézhǐ paper folding; origami 素材[素材] sùcái source material (in literature and art) 物尽其用[物盡其用] wùjìnqíyòng to use sth to the full; to make the best use of everything //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep106/25 words - 9 min 相通[相通] xiāngtōng interlinked; connected; communicating; in communication; accommodating 根号[根號] gēnhào radical sign √ (math.) 迎刃而解[迎刃而解] yíngrèn'érjiě lit. (bamboo) splits when it meets the knife's edge (idiom); fig. easily solved 诠释[詮釋] quánshì to interpret; to comment and explain; to annotate; to perform (i.e. interpret a theatrical role); to decode; interpretation; annotation 完善[完善] wánshàn (of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive; well-developed; excellent; to refine; to improve 作主[作主] zuòzhǔ to decide; to make decisions; to take responsibility (for deciding); to be in charge; to give sb justice 精进[精進] jīngjìn to forge ahead vigorously; to dedicate oneself to progress 偷渡[偷渡] tōudù illegal immigration; to stowaway (on a ship); to steal across the international border; to run a blockade 打退堂鼓[打退堂鼓] dǎtuìtánggǔ lit. to beat the return drum (idiom); fig. to give up; to turn tail 收敛[收斂] shōuliǎn to dwindle; to vanish; to make vanish; to exercise restraint; to curb (one's mirth, arrogance etc); to astringe; (math.) to converge 知心[知心] zhīxīn caring; intimate 胸怀[胸懷] xiōnghuái one's bosom (the seat of emotions); breast; broad-minded and open; to think about; to cherish 抱头痛哭[抱頭痛哭] bàotóutòngkū to weep disconsolately; to cry on each other's shoulder 共享[共享] gòngxiǎng to share; to enjoy together 宾果[賓果] bīnguǒ bingo (loanword) 深入[深入] shēnrù to penetrate deeply; thorough 瓶子[瓶子] píngzi bottle; CL:個|个[ge4] 扫把[掃把] sàobǎ broom 哈利[哈利] Hālì Harry 波特[波特] bōtè (loanword) baud (computing); porter (beer) 魁[魁] kuí chief; head; outstanding; exceptional; stalwart 探子[探子] tànzi intelligence gatherer; spy; detective; scout; sound (medical instrument); long and narrow probing and sampling utensil 扫帚[掃帚] sàozhou broom 虐待[虐待] nüèdài to mistreat; to maltreat; to abuse; mistreatment; maltreatment 浸[浸] jìn to immerse; to soak; to steep; gradually //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep106/44 words - 20 min 电灯泡[電燈泡] diàndēngpào light bulb; (slang) unwanted third guest 曹操[曹操] CáoCāo Cao Cao (155-220), famous statesman and general at the end of Han, noted poet and calligrapher, later warlord, founder and first king of Cao Wei 曹魏, father of Emperor Cao Pi 曹丕; the main villain of novel the Romance of Three Kingdoms 三國演義|三国演义 健忘[健忘] jiànwàng forgetful 不道德[不道德] bùdàodé immoral 鬼迷心窍[鬼迷心竅] guǐmíxīnqiào to be obsessed; to be possessed 情人[情人] qíngrén lover; sweetheart 夫妻[夫妻] fūqī husband and wife; married couple 算术[算術] suànshù arithmetic; sums (mathematics as primary school subject) 平均数[平均數] píngjūnshù mean (statistics) 提振[提振] tízhèn to boost; to stimulate 书局[書局] shūjú bookstore; publishing house 小看[小看] xiǎokàn to look down on; to underestimate 虎虎[虎虎] hǔhǔ vigorous; formidable; strong 可比[可比] kěbǐ comparable 逼人[逼人] bīrén pressing; threatening 气功[氣功] qìgōng qigong, a system of deep breathing exercises 武侠小说[武俠小說] wǔxiáxiǎoshuō a martial arts (wuxia) novel 留情[留情] liúqíng to relent (to spare sb's feelings); to show mercy or forgiveness; to forbear; lenient 搭讪[搭訕] dāshàn to hit on someone; to strike up a conversation; to start talking to end an awkward silence or embarrassing situation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep107/25 words - 13 min 糗事[糗事] qiǔshì awkward incident 运动会[運動會] yùndònghuì sports competition; CL:個|个[ge4] 顶端[頂端] dǐngduān summit; peak 以身作则[以身作則] yǐshēnzuòzé to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model 循环[循環] xúnhuán to cycle; to circulate; circle; loop 心服口服[心服口服] xīnfúkǒufú to accept wholeheartedly; to embrace; to be won over 逸[逸] yì to escape; leisurely; outstanding 调侃[調侃] tiáokǎn to ridicule; to tease; to mock; idle talk; chitchat 脸红[臉紅] liǎnhóng to blush; to redden (with shame, indignation etc) 恐怖片[恐怖片] kǒngbùpiàn horror movie; CL:部[bu4] 山不转路转[山不轉路轉] shānbùzhuànlùzhuàn see 山不轉水轉|山不转水转[shan1 bu4 zhuan4 shui3 zhuan4] 实施[實施] shíshī to implement; to carry out 依偎[依偎] yīwēi to nestle against; to snuggle up to 整齐[整齊] zhěngqí orderly; neat; even; tidy 调味料[調味料] tiáowèiliào seasoning; condiment; flavoring; dressing; essences 应有尽有[應有盡有] yīngyǒujìnyǒu everything that should be here is here (idiom); all one can think of is on hand; to have all one needs 番茄酱[番茄醬] fānqiéjiàng ketchup; tomato sauce 青菜[青菜] qīngcài green vegetables; Chinese cabbage 肉片[肉片] ròupiàn meat slice 木乃伊[木乃伊] mùnǎiyī mummy (preserved corpse) (loanword) 均衡[均衡] jūnhéng equal; balanced; harmony; equilibrium 恐惧症[恐懼症] kǒngjùzhèng phobia 还书[還書] huánshū return books 校庆[校慶] xiàoqìng anniversary of the founding of a school 中秋节[中秋節] Zhōngqiūjié the Mid-Autumn Festival on 15th of 8th lunar month //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep107/30 words - 17 min 提示[提示] tíshì to point out; to remind (sb of sth); to suggest; suggestion; tip; reminder; notice 内存[內存] nèicún internal storage; computer memory; random access memory (RAM) 向日葵[向日葵] xiàngrìkuí sunflower (Helianthus annuus) 汽车站[汽車站] qìchēzhàn bus stop; bus station 鲜花[鮮花] xiānhuā flower; fresh flowers; CL:朵[duo3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep108/25 words - 11 min 号外[號外] hàowài (newspaper) extra; special number (of a periodical) 愚人节[愚人節] Yúrénjié April Fools' Day 情报[情報] qíngbào information; intelligence 法眼[法眼] fǎyǎn discerning eye 难分难舍[難分難捨] nánfēnnánshě loath to part (idiom); emotionally close and unwilling to separate 功用[功用] gōngyòng function 电死[電死] diànsǐ to electrocute; to die from an electric shock 看破[看破] kànpò to see through; disillusioned with; to reject (the world of mortals) 是非不分[是非不分] shìfēibùfēn unable to distinguish right and wrong (idiom) 受宠若惊[受寵若驚] shòuchǒngruòjīng overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.) 尾[尾] wěi tail; remainder; remnant; extremity; sixth of the 28 constellations; classifier for fish 竞赛[競賽] jìngsài race; competition; CL:個|个[ge4] 暗算[暗算] ànsuàn to plot against 密切[密切] mìqiè close; familiar; intimate; closely (related); to foster close ties; to pay close attention 肺活量[肺活量] fèihuóliàng (medicine) vital capacity 绷紧[繃緊] bēngjǐn to stretch taut 遵守[遵守] zūnshǒu to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement) 人多势众[人多勢眾] rénduōshìzhòng many men, a great force (idiom); many hands provide great strength; There is safety in numbers. 声势[聲勢] shēngshì fame and power; prestige; influence; impetus; momentum 肾上腺素[腎上腺素] shènshàngxiànsù adrenaline 分泌[分泌] fēnmì to secrete; secretion 看板[看板] kànbǎn billboard 阵[陣] zhèn disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst; spell; short period of time; classifier for events or states of short duration 异状[異狀] yìzhuàng unusual condition; something odd; strange shape 怪异[怪異] guàiyì monstrous; strange; strange phenomenon //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep108/35 words - 19 min 三通[三通] sāntōng T-joint; T-piece; T-pipe; three links 究[究] jiū after all; to investigate; to study carefully; Taiwan pr. [jiu4] 柢[柢] dǐ foundation; root 通电话[通電話] tōngdiànhuà to phone sb up 憔悴[憔悴] qiáocuì wan and sallow; thin and pallid; haggard; (of plants) withered 接吻[接吻] jiēwěn to kiss 暧昧关系[曖昧關係] àimèiguānxì shady relationship; affair; adulterous relationship 荣耀[榮耀] róngyào honor; glory 恶补[惡補] èbǔ to overdose on supplementary medicine; to cram too hard 其它[其它] qítā other; the others; else; other than it; in addition to the thing mentioned above //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep109/25 words - 16 min 黏着[黏著] niánzhuó to adhere; to stick together; to bond; to agglutinate; adhesion; adhesive 礼拜天[禮拜天] Lǐbàitiān Sunday 协调[協調] xiétiáo to coordinate; to harmonize; to fit together; to match (colors etc); harmonious; concerted 私下[私下] sīxià in private 机票[機票] jīpiào air ticket; passenger ticket; CL:張|张[zhang1] 兵种[兵種] bīngzhǒng (military) branch of the armed forces 游览[遊覽] yóulǎn to go sightseeing; to tour; to visit; CL:次[ci4] 家庭作业[家庭作業] jiātíngzuòyè homework 好比[好比] hǎobǐ to be just like; can be compared to 海产[海產] hǎichǎn marine; produced in sea 小考[小考] xiǎokǎo quiz 吃喝[吃喝] chīhē to eat and drink; food and drink 背负[背負] bēifù to bear; to carry on one's back; to shoulder 猩[猩] xīng ape 扬[揚] yáng to raise; to hoist; the action of tossing or winnowing; scattering (in the wind); to flutter; to propagate 金刚[金剛] jīngāng diamond; (used to translate Sanskrit "vajra", a thunderbolt or mythical weapon); guardian deity (in Buddhist iconography) 络[絡] luò net-like object; to hold sth in place with a net; to wind; to twist; (TCM) channels in the human body 成天[成天] chéngtiān (coll.) all day long; all the time 预兆[預兆] yùzhào omen; sign (of sth yet to occur); prior indication; to foreshadow 出家[出家] chūjiā to leave home (to become a Buddhist monk or nun) 宿敌[宿敵] sùdí old enemy 竞争者[競爭者] jìngzhēngzhě competitor 尊师[尊師] zūnshī revered master 旗子[旗子] qízi flag; banner; CL:面[mian4] 冷冷[冷冷] lěnglěng coldly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep109/34 words - 19 min 菲尔普斯[菲爾普斯] Fēi'ěrpǔsī Phelps (name); Michael Phelps (1985-), US swimmer and multiple Olympic gold medallist 看得起[看得起] kàndeqǐ to show respect for; to think highly of 雅典[雅典] Yǎdiǎn Athens, capital of Greece 炎[炎] yán flame; inflammation; -itis 面的[麵的] miàndī abbr. of 麵包車的士|面包车的士[mian4 bao1 che1 di1 shi4]; minivan taxi 锁定[鎖定] suǒdìng to lock (a door); to close with a latch; to lock into place; a lock; a latch; to lock a computer file (to prevent it being overwritten); to lock (denying access to a computer system or device or files, e.g. by password-protection); to focus attention on; to target 四人帮[四人幫] sìrénbāng Gang of Four: Jiang Qing 江青, Zhang Chunqiao 張春橋, Yao Wenyuan 姚文元, Wang Hongwen 王洪文, who served as scapegoats for the excesses of the cultural revolution 合身[合身] héshēn well-fitting (of clothes) 炮[炮] pào cannon; CL:座[zuo4]; firecracker //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep110/25 words - 13 min 显眼[顯眼] xiǎnyǎn conspicuous; eye-catching; glamorous 冰棒[冰棒] bīngbàng popsicle; ice pop; CL:根[gen1] 那儿[那兒] nàr5 there 队服[隊服] duìfú team uniform 凤梨[鳳梨] fènglí pineapple 红豆[紅豆] hóngdòu azuki bean; red bean 爱现[愛現] àixiàn (coll.) to enjoy showing off 大叔[大叔] dàshū eldest of father's younger brothers; uncle (term used to address a man about the age of one's father) 献宝[獻寶] xiànbǎo to present a treasure; to offer a valuable piece of advice; to show off what one treasures 视野[視野] shìyě field of view; horizon 休息室[休息室] xiūxīshì lobby; lounge 前哨战[前哨戰] qiánshàozhàn skirmish 带回[帶回] dàihuí to bring back 翻身[翻身] fānshēn to turn over (when lying); (fig.) to free oneself; to emancipate oneself; to bring about a change of one's fortunes 拘泥[拘泥] jūnì to be a stickler for formalities; to rigidly adhere to; to cling to; constrained; ill at ease 规格[規格] guīgé standard; norm; specification 事项[事項] shìxiàng matter; item 庆功[慶功] qìnggōng to celebrate a heroic deed 宴[宴] yàn feast; repose 屏东[屏東] Píngdōng Pingtung city, county and military airbase in south Taiwan 东港[東港] Dōnggǎng Tungkang town in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2 dong1 Xian4], Taiwan 没脸[沒臉] méiliǎn ashamed; embarrassed; not having the face (to meet people); not daring (out of shame) 空位[空位] kōngwèi empty place; room (for sb) 性感[性感] xìnggǎn sex appeal; eroticism; sexuality; sexy 举起[舉起] jǔqǐ to heave; to lift; to raise up; to uphold //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep110/33 words - 19 min 元气[元氣] yuánqì strength; vigor; vitality; (TCM) vital energy 烦心事[煩心事] fánxīnshì trouble; worry 资料夹[資料夾] zīliàojiā (file) folder 婉拒[婉拒] wǎnjù to tactfully decline; to turn down gracefully 第一时间[第一時間] dìyīshíjiān in the first moments (of sth happening); immediately (after an event); first thing 透明[透明] tòumíng transparent; open (non-secretive) 雅座[雅座] yǎzuò (restaurant etc) private room; booth; comfortable seating 享用[享用] xiǎngyòng to enjoy (i.e. have the use or benefit of) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep111/25 words - 18 min 进场[進場] jìnchǎng to go into; to enter an arena (e.g. sporting) 绝不[絕不] juébù in no way; not in the least; absolutely not 初步[初步] chūbù initial; preliminary; tentative 软组织[軟組織] ruǎnzǔzhī soft tissue 急性[急性] jíxìng acute 挫[挫] cuò obstructed; to fail; to oppress; to repress; to lower the tone; to bend back; to dampen 后路[後路] hòulù escape route; retreat route; communication lines to the rear; alternative course of action; room for maneuver 慌[慌] huāng to get panicky; to lose one's head; (coll.) (after 得) unbearably; terribly 精神支柱[精神支柱] jīngshénzhīzhù moral pillars; spiritual props 意志力[意志力] yìzhìlì willpower 扬眉[揚眉] yángméi to raise eyebrows 吐气[吐氣] tǔqì to exhale; to blow off steam; (phonetics) aspirated 身份[身份] shēnfèn identity; status; capacity; dignity; position; rank 母难日[母難日] mǔnànrì (old) birthday 汤匙[湯匙] tāngchí soup spoon; tablespoon; CL:把[ba3] 坚果[堅果] jiānguǒ nut 胚[胚] pēi embryo 占用[佔用] zhànyòng to occupy 皮卡[皮卡] píkǎ pickup (truck) (loanword) 丘[丘] qiū mound; hillock; grave; classifier for fields 他国[他國] tāguó another country 移民[移民] yímín to immigrate; to migrate; emigrant; immigrant 澳洲[澳洲] Àozhōu Australia; abbr. for 澳大利亞洲|澳大利亚洲[Ao4 da4 li4 ya4 Zhou1] 老朋友[老朋友] lǎopéngyou old friend; (slang) period; menstruation 叙[敘] xù to narrate; to chat //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep111/29 words - 20 min 叙旧[敘舊] xùjiù to reminisce; to talk about former times 喵[喵] miāo (onom.) meow; cat's mewing 火箭[火箭] huǒjiàn rocket; CL:枚[mei2] 求爱[求愛] qiú'ài to woo //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep112/25 words - 13 min 爱爱[愛愛] ài'ai (coll.) to make love 假期[假期] jiàqī vacation 天时地利人和[天時地利人和] tiānshídìlìrénhé the time is right, geographical and social conditions are favorable (idiom); a good time to go to war 漂[漂] piāo to float; to drift 漂[漂] piào elegant; polished 顺势[順勢] shùnshì to take advantage; to seize an opportunity; in passing; without taking extra trouble; conveniently 华丽[華麗] huálì gorgeous 趣事[趣事] qùshì entertaining anecdote; interesting story or incident 衣橱[衣櫥] yīchú wardrobe 加班[加班] jiābān to work overtime 文书[文書] wénshū document; official correspondence; secretary; secretariat 庆生[慶生] qìngshēng to celebrate a birthday 号称[號稱] hàochēng to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely) 黑色[黑色] hēisè black 鸭[鴨] yā duck; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) male prostitute 丁[丁] dīng fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; fourth in order; letter "D" or Roman "IV" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 195°; butyl; cubes (of food) 人员[人員] rényuán staff; crew; personnel; CL:個|个[ge4] 画笔[畫筆] huàbǐ painting brush 半小时[半小時] bànxiǎoshí half hour 上映[上映] shàngyìng to show (a movie); to screen 灵感[靈感] línggǎn inspiration; insight; a burst of creativity in scientific or artistic endeavor 瀑布[瀑布] pùbù waterfall 唯美[唯美] wéiměi aesthetics 文艺[文藝] wényì literature and art 西施[西施] Xīshī Xishi (c. 450 BC), famous Chinese beauty, foremost of the four legendary beauties 四大美女[si4 da4 mei3 nu:3], given by King Gou Jian 勾踐|勾践[Gou1 Jian4] of Yue as concubine to King of Wu as part of a successful plan to destroy Wu 视觉[視覺] shìjué sight; vision; visual //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep112/33 words - 20 min 顶级[頂級] dǐngjí top-notch; first-rate 得不到[得不到] débùdào cannot get; cannot obtain 煎熬[煎熬] jiān'áo to suffer; to torture; to torment; ordeal; suffering; torture; torment 蹧蹋[蹧蹋] zāotà variant of 糟蹋[zao1 ta4] 订位[訂位] dìngwèi to reserve a seat; to book a table; reservation 客满[客滿] kèmǎn to have a full house; to be sold out; no vacancy 慢用[慢用] mànyòng same as 慢慢吃[man4 man4 chi1] 心电感应[心電感應] xīndiàngǎnyìng telepathy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep113/23 words - 19 min 套话[套話] tàohuà polite phrase; conventional greetings; cliché; to try to worm facts out of sb 节目[節目] jiémù program; item (on a program); CL:臺|台[tai2],個|个[ge4],套[tao4] 流水[流水] liúshuǐ running water; (business) turnover 程咬金[程咬金] ChéngYǎojīn Cheng Yaojin (589-665), aka 程知節|程知节[Cheng2 Zhi1 jie2], Chinese general of the Tang dynasty 赴约[赴約] fùyuē to keep an appointment 严刑[嚴刑] yánxíng strict law; cruel punishment; to carry out cruel law rigorously 逼供[逼供] bīgòng to extort a confession 第六感[第六感] dìliùgǎn sixth sense (i.e. intuition, premonition, telepathy etc) 钢琴[鋼琴] gāngqín piano; CL:架[jia4],臺|台[tai2] 停下来[停下來] tíngxiàlái to stop 到家[到家] dàojiā perfect; excellent; brought to the utmost degree 大白天[大白天] dàbáitiān broad daylight 没辙[沒轍] méizhé at one's wit's end; unable to find a way out 甲虫[甲蟲] jiǎchóng beetle 八婆[八婆] bāpó meddling woman; nosy parker (Cantonese) 大都[大都] dàdū for the most part; on the whole; metropolitan 揉[揉] róu to knead; to massage; to rub 蜘蛛[蜘蛛] zhīzhū spider 再生[再生] zàishēng to be reborn; to regenerate; to be a second so-and-so (famous dead person); recycling; regeneration 散心[散心] sànxīn to drive away cares; to relieve boredom 各奔东西[各奔東西] gèbèndōngxī to go separate ways (idiom); to part ways with sb; Taiwan pr. [ge4 ben1 dong1 xi1] 手刀[手刀] shǒudāo hand formed into a flat shape, as for a karate chop 换新[換新] huànxīn to replace with sth new; to upgrade //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep114/25 words - 15 min 吴[吳] Wú surname Wu; area comprising southern Jiangsu, northern Zhejiang and Shanghai; name of states in Southern China at different historical periods 雄[雄] xióng male; staminate; grand; imposing; powerful; mighty; person or state having great power and influence 小辫子[小辮子] xiǎobiànzi pigtail; (fig.) a shortcoming or evidence of wrongdoing that can be seized upon by others 回收[回收] huíshōu to recycle; to reclaim; to retrieve; to recover; to recall (a defective product) 狠狠[狠狠] hěnhěn resolutely; firmly; ferociously; ruthlessly 无尾熊[無尾熊] wúwěixióng koala 熊猫[熊貓] xióngmāo panda; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 猪头[豬頭] zhūtóu pig head; (coll.) fool; jerk 污点[污點] wūdiǎn stain; taint 品学兼优[品學兼優] pǐnxuéjiānyōu excelling both in morals and studies (idiom); top marks for studies and for behavior (at school); a paragon of virtue and learning 兄妹[兄妹] xiōngmèi brother(s) and sister(s) 不对劲[不對勁] bùduìjìn not in good condition; wrong; fishy 大嫂[大嫂] dàsǎo older brother's wife; sister-in-law; elder sister (respectful appellation for an older married woman) 非分[非分] fēifèn improper; presumptuous; assuming; overstepping one's bounds; also written 非份[fei1 fen4] 盐水[鹽水] Yánshuǐ Yanshui town in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 舌吻[舌吻] shéwěn to French kiss; French kiss 碰上[碰上] pèngshàng to run into; to come upon; to meet 兄弟阋墙[兄弟鬩牆] xiōngdìxìqiáng internecine strife (idiom); fighting among oneself 打情骂俏[打情罵俏] dǎqíngmàqiào to tease a woman by pretending to be displeased with her; to flirt with a member of the opposite sex; to banter flirtatiously 脑震荡[腦震盪] nǎozhèndàng (med.) cerebral concussion 抚平[撫平] fǔpíng to flatten; to smooth down; to unwrinkle; (fig.) to soothe (emotional wounds); to heal (scars) 冷场[冷場] lěngchǎng stage wait; (fig.) awkward silence 不予[不予] bùyú to withhold; to refuse 置评[置評] zhìpíng comment; statement 意会[意會] yìhuì to sense; to grasp intuitively //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep114/29 words - 17 min 不解风情[不解風情] bùjiěfēngqíng unromantic; insensitive 原状[原狀] yuánzhuàng previous condition; original state 觉悟[覺悟] juéwù to come to understand; to realize; consciousness; awareness; Buddhist enlightenment (Sanskrit: cittotpāda) 鳕鱼[鱈魚] xuěyú cod //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep115/25 words - 8 min 眼角[眼角] yǎnjiǎo outer or inner corner of the eye; canthus 鼻[鼻] bí nose 两侧[兩側] liǎngcè two sides; both sides 微微[微微] wēiwēi slight; faint; humble 发出[發出] fāchū to issue (an order, decree etc); to send out; to dispatch; to produce (a sound); to let out (a laugh) 面相[面相] miànxiàng facial features; appearence; physiognomy 宫[宮] gōng palace; temple; castration (as corporal punishment); first note in pentatonic scale 鸾[鸞] luán mythical bird related to phoenix 星[星] xīng star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount 命相[命相] mìngxiàng horoscope 不切实际[不切實際] bùqièshíjì unrealistic; impractical 说服力[說服力] shuōfúlì persuasiveness 后退[後退] hòutuì to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat 不动[不動] bùdòng motionless 美白[美白] měibái to whiten (the skin or teeth) 鲜奶[鮮奶] xiānnǎi fresh milk 紧迫[緊迫] jǐnpò pressing; urgent 国标舞[國標舞] guóbiāowǔ international standard ballroom dancing 多才多艺[多才多藝] duōcáiduōyì multi-talented 列表[列表] lièbiǎo list 打字[打字] dǎzì to type 伦巴[倫巴] lúnbā rumba (loanword) 吉鲁巴[吉魯巴] jílǔbā jitterbug (loanword) 探戈[探戈] tàngē tango (dance) (loanword) 精通[精通] jīngtōng to be proficient in; to master (a subject) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep115/44 words - 19 min 韵律[韻律] yùnlǜ cadence; rhythm; rhyme scheme; meter (in verse); (linguistics) prosody 调教[調教] tiáojiào to instruct; to teach; to train; to raise (livestock) 搭档[搭檔] dādàng to cooperate; partner 门外汉[門外漢] ménwàihàn layman 择日[擇日] zérì to fix a date (for an event); to select an auspicious date 薄[薄] bó meager; slight; weak; ungenerous or unkind; frivolous; to despise; to belittle; to look down on; to approach or near 宫崎骏[宮崎駿] GōngqíJùn Miyazaki Hayao (1941-), Japanese director 略[略] lüè plan; strategy; outline; summary; slightly; rather; to rob; to plunder; to summarize; to omit 单方面[單方面] dānfāngmiàn unilateral 拉开[拉開] lākāi to pull open; to pull apart; to space out; to increase 倒下[倒下] dǎoxià to collapse; to topple over 一部分[一部分] yībùfen portion; part of; subset 胆大[膽大] dǎndà daring; bold; audacious 过门[過門] guòmén to pass through a doorway; (of a woman) to marry; orchestral music interlude in an opera 小儿科[小兒科] xiǎo'érkē pediatrics; pediatric (department); sth of little importance; trifle; a child's play; (slang) childish; petty; stingy 不见不散[不見不散] bùjiànbùsàn lit. Even if we don't see each other, don't give up and leave (idiom); fig. Be sure to wait!; See you there! 单刀直入[單刀直入] dāndāozhírù to get straight to the point (idiom) 皮毛[皮毛] pímáo fur; fur clothing; skin and hair; superficial; superficial knowledge 暗号[暗號] ànhào secret signal (sign); countersign; password //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep116/21 words - 18 min 子时[子時] zǐshí 11 pm-1 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 尽可能[儘可能] jǐnkěnéng as far as possible; to do one's utmost 分别[分別] fēnbié to part or leave each other; to distinguish; difference; in different ways; differently; separately or individually 四分之一[四分之一] sìfēnzhīyī one-quarter 编码[編碼] biānmǎ to code; to encode; code 花园[花園] huāyuán garden; CL:座[zuo4],個|个[ge4] 地下室[地下室] dìxiàshì basement; cellar 膏药[膏藥] gāoyao herbal plaster applied to a wound 编号[編號] biānhào to number; numbering; serial number 促成[促成] cùchéng to facilitate; to effect 漫漫长夜[漫漫長夜] mànmànchángyè endless night (idiom); fig. long suffering 火车[火車] huǒchē train; CL:列[lie4],節|节[jie2],班[ban1],趟[tang4] 铁轨[鐵軌] tiěguǐ rail; railroad track; CL:根[gen1] 车厢[車廂] chēxiāng carriage; CL:節|节[jie2] 滋[滋] zī to grow; to nourish; to increase; to cause; juice; taste; (dialect) to spout; to spurt 雷[雷] léi thunder; mine (weapon); (Internet slang) terrifying; terrific 功臣[功臣] gōngchén minister who has given outstanding service 游乐场[遊樂場] yóulèchǎng playground 主导[主導] zhǔdǎo leading; dominant; prevailing; to lead; to direct; to dominate 遗言[遺言] yíyán words of the deceased; last words of the dying; wisdom of past sages 罗生门[羅生門] Luóshēngmén Rashomon, Japanese novel and movie; (fig.) situation where conflicting interpretations of the same event obscure the truth; unsolvable case //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep117/25 words - 13 min 护着[護著] hùzhe to protect; to guard; to shield 明文[明文] míngwén to state in writing (laws, rules etc) 重申[重申] chóngshēn to reaffirm; to reiterate 下不为例[下不為例] xiàbùwéilì not to be repeated; not to be taken as a precedent; just this once 过火[過火] guòhuǒ to go too far (in word or deed); over the top 小气鬼[小氣鬼] xiǎoqìguǐ miser; penny-pincher 不情之请[不情之請] bùqíngzhīqǐng my presumptuous request (humble expr.); if I may be so bold to ask a favor 商店[商店] shāngdiàn store; shop; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4] 特价[特價] tèjià special price 从天而降[從天而降] cóngtiān'érjiàng lit. to drop from the sky (idiom); fig. to appear unexpectedly; to arise abruptly; out of the blue; to drop into one's lap 天机[天機] tiānjī mystery known only to heaven (archaic); inscrutable twist of fate; fig. top secret 闭上[閉上] bìshang to close; to shut up 祂[祂] tā (third person pronoun for a divine being) 倾家荡产[傾家蕩產] qīngjiādàngchǎn to lose a family fortune (idiom) 落榜[落榜] luòbǎng to fail the imperial exams; to flunk 立志[立志] lìzhì to be determined; to be resolved 游手[遊手] yóushǒu to be idle 坊间[坊間] fāngjiān street stalls; bookshops; in the streets 古文[古文] gǔwén old language; the Classics; Classical Chinese as a literary model, esp. in Tang and Song prose; Classical Chinese as a school subject 电风扇[電風扇] diànfēngshàn electric fan; CL:架[jia4],臺|台[tai2] 嘿[嘿] hēi hey 排舞[排舞] páiwǔ a dance in formation; choreographed dance; line dance 不人道[不人道] bùréndào inhuman 预期[預期] yùqī to expect; to anticipate 序[序] xù order; sequence; preface //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep117/39 words - 18 min 森[森] sēn forest 舞伴[舞伴] wǔbàn dancing partner 定案[定案] dìng'àn to reach a verdict; to conclude a judgment 死板[死板] sǐbǎn rigid; inflexible 粉笔[粉筆] fěnbǐ chalk; CL:支[zhi1],段[duan4] 吸[吸] xī to breathe; to suck in; to absorb; to inhale 变形金刚[變形金剛] Biànxíngjīngāng Transformers (franchise) 脸型[臉型] liǎnxíng shape of face; physiognomy 分叉[分叉] fēnchà fork; bifurcation; to divide 外观[外觀] wàiguān exterior appearance; to view sth from the outside; exterior condition 和蔼可亲[和藹可親] hé'ǎikěqīn affable; genial 改行[改行] gǎiháng to change profession 红娘[紅娘] hóngniáng matchmaker 敏感[敏感] mǐngǎn sensitive; susceptible //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep118/25 words - 15 min 预测[預測] yùcè to forecast; to predict 高估[高估] gāogū to overestimate; to overrate 禁忌[禁忌] jìnjì taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from 胶[膠] jiāo to glue; glue; gum; rubber 纠缠[糾纏] jiūchán to be in a tangle; to nag 诓[誆] kuāng to mislead; to swindle 成全[成全] chéngquán to help sb accomplish his aim; to help sb succeed; to complete; to make whole; to round off 投票[投票] tóupiào to vote; vote 舞步[舞步] wǔbù dance steps 落单[落單] luòdān to be on one's own; to be left alone; to be left out 解说[解說] jiěshuō to explain; to comment 拍子[拍子] pāizi beat (music); paddle-shaped object (flyswatter etc); racket (sports) 哥们[哥們] gēmen Brothers!; brethren; dude (colloquial); brother (diminutive form of address between males) 臀部[臀部] túnbù butt; buttocks 拿起[拿起] náqǐ to pick up 睛[睛] jīng eye; eyeball 下笔[下筆] xiàbǐ to put pen to paper 武功[武功] wǔgōng martial art; military accomplishments; (Peking opera) martial arts feats 高强[高強] gāoqiáng excellent; outstanding 组合[組合] zǔhé to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation; (math.) combinatorial 贴切[貼切] tiēqiè close-fitting; closest (translation) 懂事[懂事] dǒngshì sensible; thoughtful; intelligent 拆开[拆開] chāikāi to dismantle; to disassemble; to open up (sth sealed); to unpick 棒子[棒子] bàngzi stick; club; cudgel; maize (corn); ear of maize; corncob; (derog.) Korean 原封不动[原封不動] yuánfēngbùdòng sticking unmoving to the original (idiom); not an iota changed; untouched //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep118/32 words - 19 min 叫车[叫車] jiàochē to call a cab (by phone); to request a ride (via an app) 砂锅[砂鍋] shāguō casserole; earthenware pot 滚滚[滾滾] gǔngǔn to surge on; to roll on 疑惑[疑惑] yíhuò to doubt; to distrust; unconvincing; to puzzle over; misgivings; suspicions 憧憬[憧憬] chōngjǐng to long for; to look forward to; longing; vision for the future 蛊[蠱] gǔ arch. legendary venomous insect; to poison; to bewitch; to drive to insanity; to harm by witchcraft; intestinal parasite 坐立不安[坐立不安] zuòlìbù'ān lit. agitated sitting or standing (idiom); restless; fidgety //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep120/19 words - 17 min 复发[復發] fùfā to recur (of a disease); to reappear; to relapse (into a former bad state) 俗称[俗稱] súchēng commonly referred to as; common term 横[橫] héng horizontal; across; crosswise; horizontal stroke (in Chinese characters); to place (sth) flat (on a surface); to cross (a river, etc); in a jumble; chaotic; (in fixed expressions) harsh and unreasonable; violent 乒乓球[乒乓球] pīngpāngqiú table tennis; ping-pong; table tennis ball; CL:個|个[ge4] 锐利[銳利] ruìlì sharp; keen; acute; incisive; penetrating; perceptive 国手[國手] guóshǒu (sports) member of the national team; national representative; (medicine, chess etc) one of the most highly skilled practitioners in one's country 庄[莊] zhuāng farmstead; village; manor; place of business; banker (in a gambling game); grave or solemn; holdings of a landlord (in imperial China) 渊[淵] yuān deep pool; deep; profound 小妹[小妹] xiǎomèi little sister; girl; (Tw) young female employee working in a low-level role dealing with the public (assistant, waitress, attendant etc) 无话可说[無話可說] wúhuàkěshuō to have nothing to say (idiom) 用品[用品] yòngpǐn articles for use; products; goods 体育馆[體育館] tǐyùguǎn gym; gymnasium; stadium; CL:個|个[ge4] 千金[千金] qiānjīn thousand jin 斤 (pounds) of gold; money and riches; (honorific) invaluable (support); (honorific) daughter 拥抱[擁抱] yōngbào to embrace; to hug 撒娇[撒嬌] sājiāo to act like a spoiled child; to throw a tantrum; to act coquettishly 吃软不吃硬[吃軟不吃硬] chīruǎnbùchīyìng lit. eats soft food, but refuses hard food (idiom); amenable to coaxing but not coercion 游学[遊學] yóuxué to study away from home or abroad (old) 分隔[分隔] fēngé to divide; to separate; partition 手环[手環] shǒuhuán wristband; bracelet //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep121/21 words - 19 min 和事佬[和事佬] héshìlǎo peacemaker; mediator; (derog.) fixer 和解[和解] héjiě to settle (a dispute out of court); to reconcile; settlement; conciliation; to become reconciled 离别[離別] líbié to leave (on a long journey); to part from sb 魔力[魔力] mólì magic; magic power 挫败[挫敗] cuòbài to thwart; to foil (sb's plans); a setback; a failure; a defeat 初恋[初戀] chūliàn first love 协办[協辦] xiébàn to assist; to help sb do sth; to cooperate in doing sth 掐[掐] qiā to pick (flowers); to pinch; to nip; to pinch off; to clutch; (slang) to fight 老早[老早] lǎozǎo a long time ago 着手[著手] zhuóshǒu to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out 处事[處事] chǔshì to handle affairs; to deal with 国标[國標] guóbiāo Guo Biao or GB, the standard PRC encoding, abbr. for 國家標準碼|国家标准码 炉火纯青[爐火純青] lúhuǒchúnqīng lit. the stove fire has turned bright green (allusion to Daoist alchemy) (idiom); fig. (of an art, a technique etc) brought to the point of perfection 泥[泥] ní mud; clay; paste; pulp 调和[調和] tiáohé harmonious; to mediate; to reconcile; to compromise; mediation; to mix; to blend; blended; to season; seasoning; to placate 个把[個把] gèbǎ one or two; a couple of 进度表[進度表] jìndùbiǎo timeline; work schedule 挤进[擠進] jǐjìn to break into; to force one's way into; to barge into 战斗营[戰鬥營] zhàndòuyíng boot camp 谈天说地[談天說地] tántiānshuōdì to talk endlessly; talking of anything under the sun 坐立难安[坐立難安] zuòlìnán'ān unable to sit or stand still (out of nervousness etc) (idiom) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep122/22 words - 18 min 喜好[喜好] xǐhào to like; fond of; to prefer; to love; one's tastes; preference 随着[隨著] suízhe along with; in the wake of; following 曾[曾] céng once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause) 抱持[抱持] bàochí to hold (expectations, hopes etc); to maintain (an attitude etc); to harbor (doubts etc); to clinch (boxing) 见不得人[見不得人] jiànbudérén shameful 初次[初次] chūcì for the first time; first (meeting, attempt etc) 失陪[失陪] shīpéi goodbye (modest formula); Excuse me, I must leave. 夹断[夾斷] jiāduàn to nip (i.e. cut short); to pinch off 下定决心[下定決心] xiàdìngjuéxīn to make a firm resolution 坦率[坦率] tǎnshuài frank (discussion); blunt; open 名义[名義] míngyì name; titular; nominal; in name; ostensible purpose 小心翼翼[小心翼翼] xiǎoxīnyìyì cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully; prudent; gently and cautiously 收获[收獲] shōuhuò variant of 收穫|收获[shou1 huo4] 严厉[嚴厲] yánlì severe; strict 收支[收支] shōuzhī cash flow; financial balance; income and expenditure 明细[明細] míngxì clear and detailed; definite; details (are as follows:) 总务[總務] zǒngwù general matters; division of general affairs; person in overall charge 股长[股長] gǔzhǎng person in charge of a 股[gu3] (section or department); head; chief; director; (in a class in a school) student responsible for a specific duty, e.g. 風紀股長|风纪股长[feng1 ji4 gu3 zhang3] discipline monitor 构思[構思] gòusī to design; to plot; to plan out; to compose; to draw a mental sketch; conception; plan; idea; composition 参加者[參加者] cānjiāzhě participant 同乐会[同樂會] tónglèhuì social gathering at which those attending take it in turns to perform for the whole group (music, dancing or comedy etc) 糖果[糖果] tángguǒ candy; CL:粒[li4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep123/25 words - 13 min 无可奉告[無可奉告] wúkěfènggào (idiom) "no comment" 吊胃口[吊胃口] diàowèikǒu (coll.) to keep sb in suspense; to tantalize; to keep on tenterhooks 奖赏[獎賞] jiǎngshǎng reward; prize; award 百年[百年] bǎinián hundred years; century; lifetime 难得一见[難得一見] nándéyījiàn rarely seen 大姐[大姐] dàjiě big sister; elder sister; older sister (also polite term of address for a girl or woman slightly older than the speaker) 苦苦[苦苦] kǔkǔ strenuously; persistently; hard; painful 吊儿郎当[吊兒郎當] diàor5lángdāng sloppy 婶[嬸] shěn wife of father's younger brother 行销[行銷] xíngxiāo to sell; marketing 百依百顺[百依百順] bǎiyībǎishùn docile and obedient; all obedience 逼问[逼問] bīwèn to question intensely; to interrogate; to demand information 连用[連用] liányòng to continue using; use together with sth; use next 美人计[美人計] měirénjì honey trap; sexual entrapment; CL:條|条[tiao2] 口风[口風] kǒufēng meaning behind the words; what sb really means to say; one's intentions as revealed in one's words; tone of speech 救济[救濟] jiùjì emergency relief; to help the needy with cash or goods 不祥[不祥] bùxiáng ominous; inauspicious 预感[預感] yùgǎn to have a premonition; premonition 纪念[紀念] jìniàn to commemorate; to remember; CL:個|个[ge4] 揭晓[揭曉] jiēxiǎo to announce publicly; to publish; to make known; to disclose 乡亲[鄉親] xiāngqīn fellow countryman (from the same village); local people; villager; the folks back home 台大[臺大] TáiDà abbr. for 臺灣大學|台湾大学[Tai2 wan1 Da4 xue2] 小菜[小菜] xiǎocài appetizer; small side dish; easy job; piece of cake; see also 小菜一碟[xiao3 cai4 yi1 die2] 点点滴滴[點點滴滴] diǎndiǎndīdī bit by bit; dribs and drabs; the little details; every aspect 成年[成年] chéngnián to grow to adulthood; fully grown; the whole year //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep123/39 words - 20 min 金主[金主] jīnzhǔ financial backer; bankroller 主席[主席] zhǔxí chairperson; premier; chairman; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 致词[致詞] zhìcí to make a speech; to make some remarks 毕业证书[畢業證書] bìyèzhèngshū diploma; CL:張|张[zhang1],本[ben3] 冒失鬼[冒失鬼] màoshiguǐ reckless person; hothead 亏心事[虧心事] kuīxīnshì shameful deed 比来[比來] bǐlái lately; recently 奉陪[奉陪] fèngpéi (honorific) to accompany; to keep sb company 覆盖[覆蓋] fùgài to cover 妙[妙] miào clever; wonderful 种子[種子] zhǒngzi seed; CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4] 收服[收服] shōufú to subdue; to force to capitulate; to reduce to submission; to soothe 这般[這般] zhèbān like this; this way 兽[獸] shòu beast; animal; beastly; bestial //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep124/25 words - 6 min 曾经沧海[曾經滄海] céngjīngcānghǎi lit. having crossed the vast ocean (idiom); fig. widely experienced in the vicissitudes of life 难为[難為] nánwei to bother; to press sb, usu. to do sth; it's a tough job; sorry to bother you (polite, used to thank sb for a favor) 磨擦[磨擦] mócā variant of 摩擦[mo2 ca1] 台湾[臺灣] Táiwān Taiwan 固[固] gù hard; strong; solid; sure; assuredly; undoubtedly; of course; indeed; admittedly 荷[荷] hé lotus 氏[氏] shì clan name; maiden name 清代[清代] Qīngdài the Ch'ing or Qing dynasty (1644-1911) 丕[丕] pī grand 基[基] jī base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry); (slang) gay 矣[矣] yǐ classical final particle, similar to modern 了[le5] 谬[謬] miù to deceive; to confuse; to cheat; absurd; erroneous 文采[文采] wéncǎi literary talent; literary grace; rich and bright colors 其所[其所] qísuǒ its place; one's appointed place; the place for that 记载[記載] jìzǎi to write down; to record; written account 仅[僅] jǐn barely; only; merely 隶[隸] lì attached to; scribe 阙[闕] què Imperial city watchtower (old); fault; deficiency 弗[弗] fú not 转去[轉去] zhuànqù to return; to go back 往常[往常] wǎngcháng habitually (in the past); as one used to do formerly; as it used to be 紧紧[緊緊] jǐnjǐn closely; tightly 系[繫] xì to connect; to arrest; to worry 样[樣] yàng manner; pattern; way; appearance; shape; classifier: kind, type //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep124/50 words - 13 min 第三者[第三者] dìsānzhě sb who is romantically involved with sb already in a committed relationship; the other woman; the other man; third person; third party (in dispute); disinterested party; number three in a list 上乘[上乘] shàngchéng first-class; best quality; also pr. [shang4 sheng4] 领先[領先] lǐngxiān to lead; to be in front 先后[先後] xiānhòu early or late; priority; in succession; one after another 隐密[隱密] yǐnmì secret; hidden 怪兽[怪獸] guàishòu rare animal; mythical animal; monster 牙套[牙套] yátào orthodontic brace; (dental) crown 牙[牙] yá tooth; ivory; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 早晚[早晚] zǎowǎn morning and evening; sooner or later 唇[唇] chún lip 超能力[超能力] chāonénglì superpower; extrasensory perception 系[系] xì system; department; faculty 缓[緩] huǎn slow; unhurried; sluggish; gradual; not tense; relaxed; to postpone; to defer; to stall; to stave off; to revive; to recuperate 打造[打造] dǎzào to create; to build; to develop; to forge (of metal) 实行[實行] shíxíng to implement; to carry out; to put into practice 拼[拼] pīn to piece together; to join together; to stake all; adventurous; at the risk of one's life; to spell 绰号[綽號] chuòhào nickname 嫂[嫂] sǎo older brother's wife; sister-in-law 飞鱼[飛魚] fēiyú flying fish 普[普] pǔ general; popular; everywhere; universal 斯[斯] sī (phonetic); this 据说[據說] jùshuō it is said that; reportedly 每周[每週] měizhōu every week 长达[長達] chángdá to extend as long as; to lengthen out to 素质[素質] sùzhì inner quality; basic essence //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep124/64 words - 21 min 不请自来[不請自來] bùqǐngzìlái to turn up without being invited; unsolicited 脸皮厚[臉皮厚] liǎnpíhòu brazen 详解[詳解] xiángjiě to explain in detail; detailed answer; full solution (to a math problem) 失血[失血] shīxuè blood loss 别有用心[別有用心] biéyǒuyòngxīn to have an ulterior motive (idiom); a hidden agenda 天亮[天亮] tiānliàng dawn; daybreak 三分钟热度[三分鐘熱度] sānfēnzhōngrèdù brief period of enthusiasm; flash in the pan 注意力[注意力] zhùyìlì attention 拳击手[拳擊手] quánjīshǒu boxer 盛[盛] shèng flourishing; vigorous; magnificent; extensively 人鱼[人魚] rényú mermaid; dugong; sea cow; manatee; giant salamander 鱼尾纹[魚尾紋] yúwěiwén wrinkles of the skin; crow's feet 吃药[吃藥] chīyào to take medicine 绷[繃] bēng to draw tight; to stretch taut; to tack (with thread or pin); embroidery hoop; woven bed mat //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep125/23 words - 17 min 心眼小[心眼小] xīnyǎnxiǎo see 小心眼[xiao3 xin1 yan3] 患得患失[患得患失] huàndéhuànshī to worry about personal gains and losses 明示[明示] míngshì to state explicitly; to clearly indicate 要冲[要衝] yàochōng road hub; major crossroad 疙瘩[疙瘩] gēda swelling or lump on skin; pimple; knot; preoccupation; problem 附[附] fù to add; to attach; to be close to; to be attached 进阶[進階] jìnjiē advanced 第一级[第一級] dìyījí first level 飙[飆] biāo whirlwind; violent wind 刮[刮] guā to scrape; to blow; to shave; to plunder; to extort 度量[度量] dùliàng measure; tolerance; breadth; magnanimity; (math.) metric 检视[檢視] jiǎnshì to inspect; to examine 一望无际[一望無際] yīwàngwújì as far as the eye can see (idiom) 相中[相中] xiāngzhòng to find to one's taste; to pick (after looking at); Taiwan pr. [xiang4 zhong4] 台风[颱風] táifēng hurricane; typhoon 搅局[攪局] jiǎojú to upset the apple cart; to disrupt things CP值[CP值] CPzhí cost-performance ratio (Tw) 火龙[火龍] huǒlóng fiery dragon 专制[專制] zhuānzhì autocracy; dictatorship 后盾[後盾] hòudùn support; backing 桩[樁] zhuāng stump; stake; pile; classifier for items 调适[調適] tiáoshì to adapt (to an environment etc); to make sth suitable; adaptation; adjustment; adaptive 着眼[著眼] zhuóyǎn to have one's eyes on (a goal); having sth in mind; to concentrate //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep126/25 words - 15 min 兵[兵] bīng soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike; CL:個|个[ge4] 掩[掩] yǎn to cover up; to close; to surprise 幌子[幌子] huǎngzi shop sign; signboard; (fig.) pretense 公报私仇[公報私仇] gōngbàosīchóu to use public office to avenge private wrongs 雪亮[雪亮] xuěliàng lit. bright as snow; shiny; dazzling; sharp (of eyes) 明察秋毫[明察秋毫] míngcháqiūháo lit. seeing clearly the downy feathers of autumn (idiom, from Mencius); fig. perceptive of even the finest detail 精明[精明] jīngmíng astute; shrewd 基地[基地] jīdì base (of operations); industrial or military base; al-Qaeda 仙境[仙境] xiānjìng fairyland; wonderland; paradise 层楼[層樓] cénglóu multistoried building; tower; pagoda 写信[寫信] xiěxìn to write a letter 细细品味[細細品味] xìxìpǐnwèi to savor; to relish 撕掉[撕掉] sīdiào to tear out (and throw away); to rip away 旁人[旁人] pángrén other people; bystanders; onlookers; outsiders 坦荡[坦蕩] tǎndàng magnanimous; broad and level 堕落[墮落] duòluò to degrade; to degenerate; to become depraved; corrupt; a fall from grace 情分[情分] qíngfèn mutual affection; friendship 去得[去得] qùde can go 一无是处[一無是處] yīwúshìchù not one good point; everything about it is wrong 三心二意[三心二意] sānxīn'èryì in two minds about sth (idiom); half-hearted; shilly-shallying 玲珑[玲瓏] línglóng (onom.) clink of jewels; exquisite; detailed and fine; clever; nimble 五福临门[五福臨門] wǔfúlínmén lit. (may the) five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death); (an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year) 七上八下[七上八下] qīshàngbāxià at sixes and sevens; perturbed state of mind; in a mess 譬喻[譬喻] pìyù analogy; metaphor; simile 叔[叔] shū uncle; father's younger brother; husband's younger brother; Taiwan pr. [shu2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep126/31 words - 18 min 靠边[靠邊] kàobiān to keep to the side; to pull over; move aside! 停车[停車] tíngchē to pull up (stop one's vehicle); to park; (of a machine) to stop working; to stall 用来[用來] yònglái to be used for 独生子[獨生子] dúshēngzǐ only son 善解人意[善解人意] shànjiěrényì to be good at understanding others (idiom) 坏处[壞處] huàichu harm; troubles; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep127/15 words - 18 min 黑木耳[黑木耳] hēimù'ěr Auricularia auricula-judae, an edible fungus 谘询[諮詢] zīxún consultation; to consult; to inquire 矫正[矯正] jiǎozhèng to correct; to rectify (e.g. a physical defect such as hearing or vision); to cure; rectification; correction; to straighten 歌星[歌星] gēxīng singing star; famous singer 微波[微波] wēibō ripple; microwave 羊[羊] yáng sheep; goat; CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1] 电商[電商] diànshāng e-commerce (abbr. for 電子商務|电子商务[dian4 zi3 shang1 wu4]); (old) to negotiate by telegram or telephone 二甲[二甲] èrjiǎ 2nd rank of candidates who passed the imperial examination (i.e. 4th place and up) 一错再错[一錯再錯] yīcuòzàicuò to repeat errors; to continue blundering; to make continuous mistakes 座标[座標] zuòbiāo see 坐標|坐标[zuo4 biao1] 自告奋勇[自告奮勇] zìgàofènyǒng to volunteer for; to offer to undertake 井水不犯河水[井水不犯河水] jǐngshuǐbùfànhéshuǐ everyone minds their own business 谢礼[謝禮] xièlǐ honorarium; gift as thanks 焚[焚] fén to burn 震惊[震驚] zhènjīng to shock; to astonish //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep128/21 words - 19 min 质问[質問] zhìwèn to question; to ask questions; to inquire; to bring to account; to interrogate 对调[對調] duìdiào to swap places; to exchange roles 执迷不悟[執迷不悟] zhímíbùwù to obstinately persist in going about things the wrong way (idiom) 不惜[不惜] bùxī not stint; not spare; not hesitate (to do sth); not scruple (to do sth) 切断[切斷] qiēduàn to cut off; to sever 信用[信用] xìnyòng to trust; credit (commerce); trustworthiness; creditworthiness 久而久之[久而久之] jiǔ'érjiǔzhī over time; as time passes; in the fullness of time 懦弱[懦弱] nuòruò cowardly; weak 武装[武裝] wǔzhuāng arms; equipment; to arm; military; armed (forces) 决裂[決裂] juéliè to rupture; to burst open; to break; to break off relations with; a rupture 锦囊妙计[錦囊妙計] jǐnnángmiàojì brocade sack of miracle plans (idiom); bag of tricks; fiendishly cunning masterplan (written out by strategic genius of fiction, and given to the local commander in a brocade bag) 解铃还须系铃人[解鈴還須繫鈴人] jiělíngháixūxìlíngrén lit. whoever hung the bell on the tiger's neck must untie it (idiom); fig. whoever started the trouble should end it 弄巧成拙[弄巧成拙] nòngqiǎochéngzhuō to overreach oneself; to try to be clever and end up with egg on one's face 主因[主因] zhǔyīn main reason 二来[二來] èrlái secondly, ... 焖[燜] mèn to cook in a covered vessel; to casserole; to stew 烧锅[燒鍋] shāoguō a still (for distilling alcohol) 比对[比對] bǐduì comparison; to verify by comparing 房门[房門] fángmén door of a room 大哭[大哭] dàkū to cry loudly 跨[跨] kuà to step across; to stride over; to straddle; to span //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep129/25 words - 18 min 白日[白日] báirì daytime; sun; time 战胜[戰勝] zhànshèng to prevail over; to defeat; to surmount 注解[註解] zhùjiě to annotate; annotation; comment; interpretation; to explain with notes; explanatory note 插嘴[插嘴] chāzuǐ to interrupt (sb talking); to butt in; to cut into a conversation 波[波] bō wave; ripple; storm; surge 街上[街上] jiēshang on the street; in town 隔夜[隔夜] géyè overnight; of the previous day 自恋[自戀] zìliàn narcissism 伶牙俐齿[伶牙俐齒] língyálìchǐ clever and eloquent (idiom); fluent; having the gift of the gab 叽叽喳喳[嘰嘰喳喳] jījīzhāzhā (onom.) chirp; twitter; buzzing; to chatter continuously 舞者[舞者] wǔzhě dancer 融[融] róng to melt; to thaw; to blend; to merge; to be in harmony 结尾[結尾] jiéwěi ending; coda; to wind up 打铁[打鐵] dǎtiě to forge ironware 泡沫[泡沫] pàomò foam; (soap) bubble; (economic) bubble 青睐[青睞] qīnglài (lit.) to fix one's gaze on; (fig.) to show interest in; (favorable) attention; favor 更年期[更年期] gēngniánqī menopause; andropause 脚踏两条船[腳踏兩條船] jiǎotàliǎngtiáochuán lit. to stand with each foot in a different boat (idiom); fig. to have it both ways; to run after two hares; (especially) to have two lovers at the same time 移动式[移動式] yídòngshì mobile 厨[廚] chú kitchen 花草[花草] huācǎo flowers and plants 前来[前來] qiánlái to come (formal); before; previously 算法[算法] suànfǎ arithmetic; algorithm; method of calculation 四舍五入[四捨五入] sìshěwǔrù to round up to the nearest integer; to discard four, but treat five as whole (of decimal points) 含糊[含糊] hánhu ambiguous; vague; careless; perfunctory //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep129/29 words - 20 min 事实上[事實上] shìshíshàng in fact; in reality; actually; as a matter of fact; de facto; ipso facto 踹[踹] chuài to kick; to trample; to tread on 重算[重算] chóngsuàn to recalculate; to reckon again 小数点[小數點] xiǎoshùdiǎn decimal point //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep130/25 words - 4 min 制[製] zhì to manufacture; to make 入学[入學] rùxué to enter a school or college; to go to school for the first time as a child 保送[保送] bǎosòng to recommend (for admission to school) 改错[改錯] gǎicuò to correct an error 纷争[紛爭] fēnzhēng to dispute 走火入魔[走火入魔] zǒuhuǒrùmó to be obsessed with sth; to go overboard; (Buddhism, Taoism) to misguidedly focus on hallucinations that arise during meditation 应得[應得] yīngdé to deserve 表率[表率] biǎoshuài example; model 一枝独秀[一枝獨秀] yīzhīdúxiù lit. only one branch of the tree is thriving (idiom); fig. to be in a league of one's own; outstanding 格格不入[格格不入] gégébùrù (idiom) inharmonious; incompatible 做为[做為] zuòwéi to act as; used erroneously for 作為|作为 化学[化學] huàxué chemistry; chemical 草酸[草酸] cǎosuān oxalic acid C2H2O4 钠[鈉] nà sodium (chemistry) 溶液[溶液] róngyè solution (chemistry) 标定[標定] biāodìng to stake out (the boundaries of a property etc); to demarcate; (engineering etc) to calibrate 锰[錳] měng manganese (chemistry) 钾[鉀] jiǎ potassium (chemistry) 滴定[滴定] dīdìng titration 硫酸[硫酸] liúsuān sulfuric acid H2SO4; sulfate 氧化[氧化] yǎnghuà to oxidize 还原[還原] huányuán to restore to the original state; to reconstruct (an event); reduction (chemistry) 亚铁[亞鐵] yàtiě ferrous 离子[離子] lízǐ ion 含量[含量] hánliàng content; quantity contained //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep130/50 words - 19 min 鬼话[鬼話] guǐhuà lie; false words; nonsense; CL:篇[pian1] 唬烂[唬爛] hǔlàn (slang) (Tw) to bullshit; to fool 本年度[本年度] běnniándù this year; the current year 理化[理化] lǐhuà physical and chemical 包涵[包涵] bāohán to excuse; to forgive; to bear with; to contain 成品[成品] chéngpǐn finished goods; a finished product 存放[存放] cúnfàng to deposit; to store; to leave in sb's care 笨手笨脚[笨手笨腳] bènshǒubènjiǎo clumsy; all thumbs 二代[二代] èrdài secondary; twice in the year (of generations of insects, harvests etc) 撞击[撞擊] zhuàngjī to strike; to hit; to ram 头部[頭部] tóubù head 不周[不周] bùzhōu not satisfactory; thoughtless; inconsiderate 后续[後續] hòuxù follow-up; (dialect) to remarry 动口[動口] dòngkǒu to use one's mouth (to say sth) 擦伤[擦傷] cāshāng to abrade; to scrape; to chafe; to graze; abrasion; friction burn; scratch 部位[部位] bùwèi position; place 挽救[挽救] wǎnjiù to save; to remedy; to rescue 斤斤计较[斤斤計較] jīnjīnjìjiào to haggle over every ounce; (fig.) to fuss over minor matters; to split hairs 旁[旁] páng beside; one side; other; side; self; the right-hand side of split Chinese character, often the phonetic 比分[比分] bǐfēn score 寇[寇] kòu to invade; to plunder; bandit; foe; enemy 金字塔[金字塔] jīnzìtǎ pyramid (building or structure) 贬低[貶低] biǎndī to belittle; to disparage; to play down; to demean; to degrade; to devalue 可嘉[可嘉] kějiā laudable 隐情[隱情] yǐnqíng sth one wishes to keep secret; ulterior motive; a subject best avoided //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep130/51 words - 19 min 心理学家[心理學家] xīnlǐxuéjiā psychologist //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep131/25 words - 17 min 工友[工友] gōngyǒu workmate 团练[團練] tuánliàn local militia formed to suppress peasant rebellion (old) 一排[一排] yīpái row 另一半[另一半] lìngyībàn other half; fig. spouse; one's better half 衣[衣] yī clothes; CL:件[jian4]; Kangxi radical 145 等一等[等一等] děngyīděng wait a moment 驾驭[駕馭] jiàyù to urge on (of horse); to drive; to steer; to handle; to manage; to master; to dominate 装扮[裝扮] zhuāngbàn to decorate; to adorn; to dress up; to disguise oneself 身形[身形] shēnxíng figure (esp. a woman's) 凹凸[凹凸] āotū concave or convex; bumps and holes; uneven (surface); rugged 瞩目[矚目] zhǔmù to focus attention upon 焦点[焦點] jiāodiǎn focus; focal point 水袖[水袖] shuǐxiù flowing sleeves (part of theatrical costume) 长度[長度] chángdù length 适[適] shì to fit; suitable; proper; just (now); comfortable; well; to go; to follow or pursue 回归[回歸] huíguī to return to; to retreat; regression (statistics) 裸露[裸露] luǒlù naked; bare; uncovered; exposed 短袖[短袖] duǎnxiù short sleeves; short-sleeved shirt 长袖[長袖] chángxiù long sleeves; long-sleeved shirt 短裤[短褲] duǎnkù short pants; shorts 长裤[長褲] chángkù trousers 狐狸尾巴[狐狸尾巴] húliwěiba lit. fox's tail (idiom); visible sign of evil intentions; to reveal one's evil nature; evidence that reveals the villain 春天[春天] chūntiān spring (season); CL:個|个[ge4] 邱比特[邱比特] qiūbǐtè Cupid (Eros) 弱点[弱點] ruòdiǎn weak point; failing //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep131/30 words - 18 min 伪造[偽造] wěizào to forge; to fake; to counterfeit 不知轻重[不知輕重] bùzhīqīngzhòng lit. not knowing what's important (idiom); no appreciation of the gravity of things; naive; doesn't know who's who; no sense of priorities 再三[再三] zàisān over and over again; again and again 笔误[筆誤] bǐwù a slip of a pen; CL:處|处[chu4] 窜改[竄改] cuàngǎi to alter; to modify; to change; to tamper //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep132/25 words - 9 min 躺下[躺下] tǎngxià to lie down 维[維] wéi to preserve; to maintain; to hold together; dimension; vitamin (abbr. for 維生素|维生素[wei2 sheng1 su4]) 扫描[掃描] sǎomiáo to scan 入侵者[入侵者] rùqīnzhě intruder 后悔莫及[後悔莫及] hòuhuǐmòjí too late for regrets (idiom); It is useless to repent after the event. 偷鸡摸狗[偷雞摸狗] tōujīmōgǒu to imitate the dog and steal chicken (idiom); to pilfer; to dally with women; to have affairs 嬉[嬉] xī amusement 发给[發給] fāgěi to issue; to grant; to distribute 尸[屍] shī corpse 迹[跡] jì footprint; mark; trace; vestige; sign; indication; Taiwan pr. [ji1] 苦恼[苦惱] kǔnǎo vexed; distressed 两者[兩者] liǎngzhě both sides 并行[並行] bìngxíng to proceed in parallel; side by side (of two processes, developments, thoughts etc) 空档[空檔] kòngdàng gap (between two objects); interval of time (between events); opening in one's schedule; free time; (fig.) gap (in the market etc) 吃不消[吃不消] chībuxiāo to be unable to tolerate or endure; to find sth difficult to manage 当局[當局] dāngjú authorities 相辅相成[相輔相成] xiāngfǔxiāngchéng to complement one another (idiom) 深层[深層] shēncéng deep layer; deep; deep-seated; underlying 开示[開示] kāishì to instruct (novices); to preach; to teach; to reveal 苏轼[蘇軾] SūShì Su Shi (1037-1101), also known as Su Dongpo 蘇東坡|苏东坡[Su1 Dong1 po1] northern Song Dynasty writer and calligrapher; one of the Three Su father and sons 三蘇|三苏[San1 Su1] and one of the Eight Giants of Tang and Song Prose 唐宋八大家[Tang2 Song4 Ba1 Da4 jia1] 唐宋[唐宋] TángSòng the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties 三苏[三蘇] SānSū the Three Su father and sons (referring to Northern Song literati Su Xun 蘇洵|苏洵[Su1 Xun2], Su Shi 蘇軾|苏轼[Su1 Shi4] and Su Zhe 蘇轍|苏辙[Su1 Zhe2]) 但愿[但願] dànyuàn if only (sth were possible); I wish (that) 长久[長久] chángjiǔ (for a) long time 婵娟[嬋娟] chánjuān a beautiful woman; graceful and elegant posture; moon //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep132/42 words - 19 min 贬官[貶官] biǎnguān to demote an official; a demoted official 苏辙[蘇轍] SūZhé Su Zhe (1039-1112), Northern Song writer and calligrapher, one of the 三蘇|三苏[San1 Su1] and also one of the 唐宋八大家[Tang2 Song4 ba1 da4 jia1] 涂改[塗改] túgǎi to alter (text); to change by painting over; to correct (with correction fluid) 照抄[照抄] zhàochāo to copy word for word 更改[更改] gēnggǎi to alter 颓废[頹廢] tuífèi decadent; dispirited; depressed; dejected 怒吼[怒吼] nùhǒu to bellow; to rave; to snarl 飞奔[飛奔] fēibēn to dash (run fast); to rush; to dart 申诉[申訴] shēnsù to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal 胆量[膽量] dǎnliàng courage; boldness; guts 指使[指使] zhǐshǐ to incite; to prompt (sb to do sth) 恩怨[恩怨] ēnyuàn gratitude and grudges; resentment; grudges; grievances 败类[敗類] bàilèi scum of a community; degenerate 过头[過頭] guòtóu to overdo it; to overstep the limit; excessively; above one's head; overhead 气头上[氣頭上] qìtóushàng in a fit of anger (idiom); in a temper 菲律宾语[菲律賓語] Fēilǜbīnyǔ Tagalog (language) 酸辣汤[酸辣湯] suānlàtāng hot and sour soup; sour and spicy soup //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep133/25 words - 10 min 上限[上限] shàngxiàn upper bound 法律[法律] fǎlǜ law; CL:條|条[tiao2], 套[tao4], 個|个[ge4] 孟子[孟子] Mèngzǐ Mencius (c. 372-c. 289 BC), Confucian philosopher second only to Confucius; book of the same name, one of the classics of Confucianism 准则[準則] zhǔnzé norm; standard; criterion 宽恕[寬恕] kuānshù to forgive; forgiveness 良善[良善] liángshàn good 变相[變相] biànxiàng in disguised form; covert 目中无人[目中無人] mùzhōngwúrén to consider everyone else beneath one (idiom); so arrogant that no-one else matters; condescending; to go about with one's nose in the air 歧视[歧視] qíshì to discriminate against; discrimination 心病[心病] xīnbìng anxiety; sore point; secret worry; mental disorder; heart disease (medicine) 混血儿[混血兒] hùnxuè'ér person of mixed blood; half-breed; mulatto 深邃[深邃] shēnsuì deep (valley or night); abstruse; hidden in depth 枚[枚] méi classifier for coins, rings, badges, pearls, sporting medals, rockets, satellites etc; tree trunk; whip; wooden peg, used as a gag for marching soldiers (old) 受够[受夠] shòugòu to have had enough of; to be fed up with; to have had one's fill of 如假包换[如假包換] rújiǎbāohuàn replacement guaranteed if not genuine; fig. authentic 驰[馳] chí to run fast; to speed; to gallop; to disseminate; to spread 遂[遂] suì to satisfy; to succeed; then; thereupon; finally; unexpectedly; to proceed; to reach 枯[枯] kū dried up 庐[廬] lú hut 复[復] fù to go and return; to return; to resume; to return to a normal or original state; to repeat; again; to recover; to restore; to turn over; to reply; to answer; to reply to a letter; to retaliate; to carry out 文言文[文言文] wényánwén Classical Chinese writing 白话文[白話文] báihuàwén writings in the vernacular 年华[年華] niánhuá years; time; age 飞逝[飛逝] fēishì (of time) to pass quickly; to be fleeting 意志[意志] yìzhì will; willpower; determination; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep133/50 words - 19 min 岁月流逝[歲月流逝] suìyuèliúshì as time goes by (idiom) 壬[壬] rén ninth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; ninth in order; letter "I" or Roman "IX" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 345°; nona 戍[戍] shù garrison 七月[七月] Qīyuè July; seventh month (of the lunar year) 望[望] wàng full moon; to hope; to expect; to visit; to gaze (into the distance); to look towards; towards 泛舟[泛舟] fànzhōu to go boating 游[遊] yóu to walk; to tour; to roam; to travel 赤壁[赤壁] Chìbì Chibi county level city in Xianning 咸宁市, Hubei; Chibi or Red Cliff in Huangzhou district 黃州區|黄州区 of Huanggang city 黄冈, Hubei, scene of the famous battle of Red Cliff of 208 搬走[搬走] bānzǒu to carry 访问[訪問] fǎngwèn to visit; to call on; to interview; CL:次[ci4] 忽然[忽然] hūrán suddenly; all of a sudden 逃课[逃課] táokè to skip class 骨头[骨頭] gǔtou bone; CL:根[gen1],塊|块[kuai4]; moral character; bitterness 美甲[美甲] měijiǎ manicure and-or pedicure 指甲[指甲] zhǐjia fingernail 公休[公休] gōngxiū public holiday; official leave (e.g. sabbatical) 使得[使得] shǐde usable; workable; feasible; doable; to make; to cause 假扮[假扮] jiǎbàn to impersonate; to act the part of sb; to disguise oneself as sb else 税[稅] shuì taxes; duties 不长进[不長進] bùzhǎngjìn not improving; backward; below par 有一搭没一搭[有一搭沒一搭] yǒuyīdāméiyīdā unimportant; perfunctory; indifferent; (of conversation) idly 开销[開銷] kāixiāo to pay (expenses); expenses; (old) to dismiss (an employee) 花天酒地[花天酒地] huātiānjiǔdì to spend one's time in drinking and pleasure (idiom); to indulge in sensual pleasures; life of debauchery 苦尽甘来[苦盡甘來] kǔjìngānlái bitterness finishes, sweetness begins (idiom); the hard times are over, the good times just beginning 转校[轉校] zhuǎnxiào to transfer (school) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep133/51 words - 19 min 意气用事[意氣用事] yìqìyòngshì to let emotions affect one's decisions //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep134/25 words - 14 min 他妈的[他媽的] tāmāde (taboo curse) damn it!; fucking 菲律宾人[菲律賓人] Fēilǜbīnrén Filipino 中餐[中餐] Zhōngcān Chinese meal; Chinese food; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4] 茶叶蛋[茶葉蛋] cháyèdàn tea egg (egg boiled with flavorings which may include black tea) 热狗[熱狗] règǒu hot dog (loanword) 牛角[牛角] niújiǎo cow horn 国语[國語] Guóyǔ Chinese language (Mandarin), emphasizing its national nature; Chinese as a primary or secondary school subject; Chinese in the context of the Nationalist Government; Guoyu, book of historical narrative c. 10th-5th century BC 台语[台語] Táiyǔ Taiwanese; Hokklo 可靠[可靠] kěkào reliable 发飙[發飆] fābiāo to flip out; to act out violently 偏激[偏激] piānjī extreme (usu. of thoughts, speech, circumstances) 打小报告[打小報告] dǎxiǎobàogào (coll.) to tattletale; to rat on sb 外围[外圍] wàiwéi surrounding 环[環] huán ring; hoop; loop; (chain) link; classifier for scores in archery etc; to surround; to encircle; to hem in 逐渐[逐漸] zhújiàn gradually 形成[形成] xíngchéng to form; to take shape 台[颱] tái typhoon 旷职[曠職] kuàngzhí to fail to show up for work 发春[發春] fāchūn in heat 不知死活[不知死活] bùzhīsǐhuó to act recklessly (idiom) 咬文嚼字[咬文嚼字] yǎowénjiáozì to bite words and chew characters (idiom); punctilious about minutiae of wording 范例[範例] fànlì example; model case 吾[吾] wú I; my (old) 汝[汝] rǔ thou 泪珠[淚珠] lèizhū a teardrop //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep134/33 words - 18 min 玻璃心[玻璃心] bōlixīn (slang) overly sensitive; butthurt 菲律宾[菲律賓] Fēilǜbīn the Philippines 马来语[馬來語] Mǎláiyǔ Malaysian language 人品[人品] rénpǐn moral standing; moral quality; character; personality; appearance; looks (colloquial); bearing 名誉[名譽] míngyù fame; reputation; honor; honorary; emeritus (of retired professor) 白纸黑字[白紙黑字] báizhǐhēizì (written) in black and white 毁坏[毀壞] huǐhuài to damage; to devastate; to vandalize; damage; destruction 罪恶感[罪惡感] zuì'ègǎn feeling of guilt //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep135/25 words - 16 min 臭骂[臭罵] chòumà tongue-lashing; to chew out; CL:頓|顿[dun4] 案底[案底] àndǐ criminal record 犯案[犯案] fàn'àn to commit a crime or offence 影响力[影響力] yǐngxiǎnglì influence; impact 炖[燉] dùn to stew 透支[透支] tòuzhī (bank) overdraft 地板[地板] dìbǎn floor 红灯[紅燈] hóngdēng red light 周遭[周遭] zhōuzāo surrounding; nearby 排水[排水] páishuǐ to drain 剧烈[劇烈] jùliè violent; acute; severe; fierce 脑内啡[腦內啡] nǎonèifēi endorphin 交感神经[交感神經] jiāogǎnshénjīng sympathetic nervous system 愉悦[愉悅] yúyuè joyful; cheerful; delighted; joy; delight 温和[溫和] wēnhé mild; gentle; moderate 温和[溫和] wēnhuo lukewarm 豁出去[豁出去] huōchuqu to throw caution to the wind; to press one's luck; to go for broke 脚尖[腳尖] jiǎojiān the extremity of the foot 橘色[橘色] júsè orange (color) 动心[動心] dòngxīn to be moved; to be tempted 攀岩[攀岩] pānyán rock climbing; to climb a rockface 拉紧[拉緊] lājǐn to pull tight; tensioning 相传[相傳] xiāngchuán to pass on; to hand down; tradition has it that ...; according to legend 阿尔卑斯[阿爾卑斯] Ā'ěrbēisī Alps (mountain range) 山顶[山頂] shāndǐng hilltop 掌[掌] zhǎng palm of the hand; sole of the foot; paw; horseshoe; to slap; to hold in one's hand; to wield //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep135/31 words - 20 min 仙人掌[仙人掌] xiānrénzhǎng cactus 多肉[多肉] duōròu fleshy 脏脏[髒髒] zāngzāng dirty 孔[孔] kǒng hole; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for cave dwellings 一意孤行[一意孤行] yīyìgūxíng obstinately clinging to one's course (idiom); willful; one's own way; dogmatic 学说[學說] xuéshuō theory; doctrine //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep136/18 words - 20 min 打烊[打烊] dǎyàng to close shop in the evening; also pr. [da3 yang2] 大奖[大獎] dàjiǎng prize; award 评论[評論] pínglùn to comment on; to discuss; comment; commentary; CL:篇[pian1] 不为所动[不為所動] bùwéisuǒdòng to remain unmoved 执意[執意] zhíyì to be determined to; to insist on 但愿如此[但願如此] dànyuànrúcǐ if only it were so; I hope so (idiom) 全员[全員] quányuán complete personnel; fully manned 里子[裡子] lǐzi lining; (fig.) substance (as opposed to outward appearance) 普通人[普通人] pǔtōngrén ordinary person; private citizen; people; the person in the street 家务[家務] jiāwù household duties; housework 受训[受訓] shòuxùn to receive training 延期[延期] yánqī to delay; to extend; to postpone; to defer 萌芽[萌芽] méngyá to sprout (lit. or fig.); to bud; to germinate; germ; seed; bud 捏[捏] niē to pinch (with one's fingers); to knead; to make up 节骨眼[節骨眼] jiēguyǎn (dialect) critical juncture; crucial moment; Taiwan pr. [jie2 gu5 yan3] 品味[品味] pǐnwèi to sample; to taste; to appreciate; one's taste (i.e. in music, literature, fashion, food and drink etc); good taste 冷冷清清[冷冷清清] lěnglěngqīngqīng deserted; desolate; unfrequented; cold and cheerless; lonely; in quiet isolation 销[銷] xiāo to melt (metal); to cancel or annul; to sell; to spend; to fasten with a bolt; bolt or pin //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep137/25 words - 14 min 暂[暫] zàn temporary; Taiwan pr. [zhan4] 拟定[擬定] nǐdìng to draw up; to draft; to formulate 作战[作戰] zuòzhàn combat; to fight 文具[文具] wénjù stationery; item of stationery (pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener etc) 萤光[螢光] yíngguāng Taiwan variant of 熒光|荧光[ying2 guang1] 指令[指令] zhǐlìng order; command; instruction 凑钱[湊錢] còuqián to raise enough money to do sth; to pool money; to club together (to do sth) 习题[習題] xítí (schoolwork) exercise; problem; question 谨记[謹記] jǐnjì to remember with reverence; to bear in mind; to keep in mind 大功[大功] dàgōng great merit; great service 东奔西跑[東奔西跑] dōngbēnxīpǎo to run this way and that (idiom); to rush about busily; to bustle about 姊夫[姊夫] zǐfu older sister's husband 奴婢[奴婢] núbì slave servant 反常[反常] fǎncháng unusual; abnormal 冷血[冷血] lěngxuè cold-blood; cold-blooded (animal) 归类[歸類] guīlèi to classify; to categorize 痞子[痞子] pǐzi ruffian; hooligan 大彻大悟[大徹大悟] dàchèdàwù to achieve supreme enlightenment or nirvana (Buddhism) 浪子[浪子] làngzǐ loafer; wastrel; prodigal son 不堪[不堪] bùkān cannot bear; cannot stand; utterly; extremely 杯子[杯子] bēizi cup; glass; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 未有[未有] wèiyǒu is not; has never been; never occurring; unprecedented 巴山夜雨[巴山夜雨] Bāshānyèyǔ rain on Mt Ba (idiom); lonely in a strange land; Evening Rain, 1980 movie about the Cultural Revolution 涨[漲] zhàng to swell; to distend 烛[燭] zhú candle; (literary) to illuminate //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep137/44 words - 19 min 水性杨花[水性楊花] shuǐxìngyánghuā fickle (woman) 情意[情意] qíngyì friendly regard; affection 心如止水[心如止水] xīnrúzhǐshuǐ to be at peace with oneself 涟漪[漣漪] liányī ripple 慧[慧] huì intelligent 原先[原先] yuánxiān originally; original; former 小巫见大巫[小巫見大巫] xiǎowūjiàndàwū lit. minor magician in the presence of a great one (idiom); fig. to pale into insignificance by comparison 划得来[划得來] huádelái worth it; it pays to 伴郎[伴郎] bànláng best man 花童[花童] huātóng page boy; flower girl (at a wedding) 花瓣[花瓣] huābàn petal; CL:片[pian4] 孤家寡人[孤家寡人] gūjiāguǎrén one who is cut off from others (idiom); one who has chosen to follow a solitary path; (can also be an indirect way of referring to an unmarried person) 依依[依依] yīyī to regret leaving; reluctant to part; (onom.) young leaves stir gently in the wind 埃及[埃及] Āijí Egypt 文物[文物] wénwù cultural relic; historical relic; CL:件[jian4],個|个[ge4] 打招呼[打招呼] dǎzhāohu to greet sb by word or action; to give prior notice 巫婆[巫婆] wūpó witch; sorceress; female shaman 邻家[鄰家] línjiā next-door neighbor; neighboring household; adjacent country (short for 鄰接的國家|邻接的国家[lin2 jie1 de5 guo2 jia1]) 对策[對策] duìcè countermeasure for dealing with a situation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep138/25 words - 16 min 转交[轉交] zhuǎnjiāo to pass on to sb; to carry and give to sb else 雨过天晴[雨過天晴] yǔguòtiānqíng sky clears after rain; new hopes after a disastrous period (idiom); every cloud has a silver lining (idiom); see also 雨過天青|雨过天青[yu3 guo4 tian1 qing1] 白头偕老[白頭偕老] báitóuxiélǎo (to live together until the) white hairs of old age (idiom); to live to a ripe old age in conjugal bliss; until death do us part 装蒜[裝蒜] zhuāngsuàn to act stupid; to play dumb; to pretend to not know 笔迹[筆跡] bǐjì handwriting 防备[防備] fángbèi to guard against 伎俩[伎倆] jìliǎng trick; scheme; ploy; tactic; stratagem; gimmick; ruse; trickery; skill; also written 技倆|技俩 识破[識破] shípò to penetrate; to see through 卖关子[賣關子] màiguānzi to keep listeners in suspense (in storytelling); to keep people on tenterhooks 慈[慈] cí compassionate; gentle; merciful; kind; humane 器材[器材] qìcái equipment; material 哑铃[啞鈴] yǎlíng dumbbell (weight) 重量[重量] zhòngliàng weight; CL:個|个[ge4] 松手[鬆手] sōngshǒu to relinquish one's grip; to let go 前功尽弃[前功盡棄] qiángōngjìnqì to waste all one's previous efforts (idiom); all that has been achieved goes down the drain 不和[不和] bùhé not to get along well; to be on bad terms; to be at odds; discord 无谓[無謂] wúwèi pointless; meaningless; unnecessarily 浓度[濃度] nóngdù concentration (percentage of dissolved material in a solution); consistency; thickness; density; viscosity 缺氧[缺氧] quēyǎng lacking oxygen; anaerobic 动粗[動粗] dòngcū to use violence (against sb); to strong-arm sb; to manhandle 放任[放任] fàngrèn to ignore; to let alone; to indulge 叫喊[叫喊] jiàohǎn exclamation; outcry; shout; yell 会谈[會談] huìtán talks; discussions; CL:次[ci4] 看家[看家] kānjiā to look after the house; (of skill, ability) special; outstanding 本领[本領] běnlǐng skill; ability; capability; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep138/33 words - 19 min 始料未及[始料未及] shǐliàowèijí not expected at the outset (idiom); unforeseen; to be surprised by the turn of events 计谋[計謀] jìmóu stratagem; scheme 周全[周全] zhōuquán thorough; to bring one's help; to assist 观点[觀點] guāndiǎn point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4] 遵循[遵循] zūnxún to follow; to abide by; to comply with; compliance 用意[用意] yòngyì intention; purpose 侥[僥] jiǎo by mere luck 公告[公告] gōnggào post; announcement //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep139/25 words - 11 min 无所适从[無所適從] wúsuǒshìcóng not knowing which course to follow (idiom); at a loss what to do 言论[言論] yánlùn expression of opinion; views; remarks; arguments 树立[樹立] shùlì to set up; to establish 闹别扭[鬧彆扭] nàobièniu to be difficult with sb; to provoke disagreement; at loggerheads; to fall out with 成年人[成年人] chéngniánrén adult person 情绪化[情緒化] qíngxùhuà emotional; sentimental 条款[條款] tiáokuǎn clause (of contract or law); CL:項|项[xiang4] 惩戒[懲戒] chéngjiè to discipline; reprimand 各处[各處] gèchù every place 担待[擔待] dāndài to pardon; please excuse (me); to take responsibility 镀金[鍍金] dùjīn to gold-plate; to gild; (fig.) to make sth quite ordinary seem special 镀银[鍍銀] dùyín silver-plated 包银[包銀] bāoyín contracted payment (esp. actors' salary in former times) 玉树[玉樹] Yùshù Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture (Tibetan: yus hru'u bod rigs rang skyong khul) in Qinghai 坏蛋[壞蛋] huàidàn bad egg; scoundrel; bastard 人头[人頭] réntóu person; number of people; (per) capita; (a person's) head; (Tw) person whose identity is used by sb else (e.g. to create a bogus account) 摔坏[摔壞] shuāihuài to drop and break 失色[失色] shīsè to lose color; to turn pale 臣服[臣服] chénfú to acknowledge allegiance to (some regime); to serve 劈腿[劈腿] pǐtuǐ to do the splits (gymnastics); (Tw) two-timing (in romantic relationships); Taiwan pr. [pi1 tui3] 狰狞[猙獰] zhēngníng malevolent; fierce; sinister 踏实[踏實] tāshi firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind; free from anxiety; Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2] 全盘[全盤] quánpán overall; comprehensive 突兀[突兀] tūwù lofty or towering; sudden or abrupt 害臊[害臊] hàisào to be bashful; to feel ashamed //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep139/34 words - 18 min 后[后] hòu empress; queen 因应[因應] yīnyìng to respond accordingly to; to adapt to; to cope with 执照[執照] zhízhào license; permit 践踏[踐踏] jiàntà to trample 偏门[偏門] piānmén side door; doing things by the side door (i.e. dishonestly) 悖[悖] bèi to go against; to be contrary to; perverse; rebellious 徇私枉法[徇私枉法] xùnsīwǎngfǎ to bend the law in order to favor one's relatives or associates (idiom) 对战[對戰] duìzhàn to do battle (with sb) 占上风[佔上風] zhànshàngfēng to take the lead; to gain the upper hand //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep140/25 words - 12 min 放纵[放縱] fàngzòng to indulge; to pamper; to connive at; permissive; indulgent; self-indulgent; unrestrained; undisciplined; uncultured; boorish 不分青红皂白[不分青紅皂白] bùfēnqīnghóngzàobái not distinguishing red-green or black-white (idiom); not to distinguish between right and wrong 背地里[背地裡] bèidìli behind sb's back 猛兽[猛獸] měngshòu ferocious beast; fierce animal 驯[馴] xùn to attain gradually; to tame; Taiwan pr. [xun2] 驯服[馴服] xùnfú to tame; tame; docile 服贴[服貼] fútiē variant of 服帖[fu2 tie1] 归功[歸功] guīgōng to give credit; to give sb his due; attribution 功不可没[功不可沒] gōngbùkěmò one's contributions cannot go unnoticed (idiom) 竟敢[竟敢] jìnggǎn to have the impertinence; to have the cheek to 立竿见影[立竿見影] lìgānjiànyǐng lit. set up a pole and see the shadow (idiom); fig. instant effect; quick results 潜移默化[潛移默化] qiányímòhuà imperceptible influence; to influence secretly 骨盆[骨盆] gǔpén pelvis 化合物[化合物] huàhéwù chemical compound 恕[恕] shù to forgive 直言[直言] zhíyán to speak forthrightly; to talk bluntly 足球[足球] zúqiú soccer ball; a football; CL:個|个[ge4]; soccer; football 记录[記錄] jìlù to record; record (written account); note-taker; record (in sports etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 吐实[吐實] tǔshí to reveal the truth; to spill the beans 垒[壘] lěi rampart; base (in baseball); to build with stones, bricks etc 午安[午安] wǔ'ān Good afternoon!; Hello (daytime greeting) 鸵鸟[鴕鳥] tuóniǎo ostrich 埋[埋] mái to bury 埋[埋] mán to blame 沙子[沙子] shāzi sand; grit; CL:粒[li4],把[ba3] 求救[求救] qiújiù to cry for help //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep140/30 words - 17 min 葫芦[葫蘆] húlu calabash or bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria); hoist; generic term for block and tackle (or parts thereof); muddled; (poker) full house 鼻涕[鼻涕] bítì nasal mucus; snivel 丑化[醜化] chǒuhuà to defame; to libel; to defile; to smear; to vilify 类型[類型] lèixíng type; category; genre; form; style 有水[有水] yǒushuǐ supplied with water (of a house) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep141/25 words - 14 min 训话[訓話] xùnhuà to admonish subordinates 非同小可[非同小可] fēitóngxiǎokě extremely important; no small matter 判决[判決] pànjué judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on; to sentence 不公[不公] bùgōng unjust; unfair 坚决[堅決] jiānjué firm; resolute; determined 多个[多個] duōge many; multiple; multi- (faceted, ethnic etc) 协议[協議] xiéyì agreement; pact; protocol; CL:項|项[xiang4] 欢送[歡送] huānsòng to see off; to send off 守旧[守舊] shǒujiù conservative; reactionary 以偏概全[以偏概全] yǐpiāngàiquán (lit.) to take a part for the whole; to generalize 未必[未必] wèibì not necessarily; maybe not 心声[心聲] xīnshēng thoughts; feelings; aspirations; heartfelt wishes; inner voice 会理[會理] Huìlǐ Huili county in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture 涼山彞族自治州|凉山彝族自治州[Liang2 shan1 Yi2 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1], south Sichuan 听见[聽見] tīngjiàn to hear 全面[全面] quánmiàn all-around; comprehensive; total; overall 阻挠[阻撓] zǔnáo to thwart; to obstruct (sth) 轰轰烈烈[轟轟烈烈] hōnghōnglièliè strong; vigorous; large-scale 陪伴[陪伴] péibàn to accompany 挑起[挑起] tiǎoqǐ to provoke; to stir up; to incite 加之[加之] jiāzhī moreover; in addition to that 患[患] huàn to suffer (from illness); to contract (a disease); misfortune; trouble; danger; worry 评估[評估] pínggū to evaluate; to assess; assessment; evaluation 错失[錯失] cuòshī fault; mistake; to miss (a chance) 决策[決策] juécè strategic decision; decision-making; policy decision; to determine policy 翻盘[翻盤] fānpán to make a comeback; (of a doctor's assessment of the gender of a fetus) to turn out to be wrong //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep141/32 words - 20 min 尝试[嘗試] chángshì to try; to attempt; CL:次[ci4] 期盼[期盼] qīpàn hope and expectation; to anticipate; to look forward to; to await expectantly 理智[理智] lǐzhì reason; intellect; rationality; rational 法治[法治] fǎzhì rule of law; to rule by law 区分[區分] qūfēn to differentiate; to draw a distinction; to divide into categories 随波逐流[隨波逐流] suíbōzhúliú to drift with the waves and go with the flow (idiom); to follow the crowd blindly 发动[發動] fādòng to start; to launch; to unleash; to mobilize; to arouse //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep142/24 words - 19 min 兑现[兌現] duìxiàn (of a check etc) to cash; to honor a commitment 履历[履歷] lǚlì background (academic and work); curriculum vitae; résumé 亲耳[親耳] qīn'ěr with one's own ears 体统[體統] tǐtǒng decorum; propriety; arrangement or form (of piece of writing) 瞎混[瞎混] xiāhùn to muddle along; to live aimlessly 叫嚣[叫囂] jiàoxiāo to hoot 自发[自發] zìfā spontaneous 如实[如實] rúshí as things really are; realistic 交出[交出] jiāochū to hand over 时时[時時] shíshí often; constantly 衡量[衡量] héngliáng to weigh; to examine; to consider 滥用职权[濫用職權] lànyòngzhíquán abuse of power 感想[感想] gǎnxiǎng impressions; reflections; thoughts; CL:通[tong4],個|个[ge4] 先例[先例] xiānlì antecedent; precedent 诉[訴] sù to complain; to sue; to tell 求是[求是] qiúshì to seek the truth 对数[對數] duìshù logarithm 密不可分[密不可分] mìbùkěfēn inextricably linked (idiom); inseparable 勒索[勒索] lèsuǒ to blackmail; to extort 无法无天[無法無天] wúfǎwútiān regardless of the law and of natural morality (idiom); maverick; undisciplined and out of control 匆忙[匆忙] cōngmáng hasty; hurried 摩[摩] mó to rub 州[州] zhōu prefecture; (old) province; (old) administrative division; state (e.g. of US); oblast (Russia); canton (Switzerland) 百姓[百姓] bǎixìng common people //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep143/25 words - 17 min 光明磊落[光明磊落] guāngmínglěiluò open and candid (idiom); straightforward and upright 青春期[青春期] qīngchūnqī puberty; adolescence 宠坏[寵壞] chǒnghuài to spoil (a child etc) 得逞[得逞] déchěng to prevail; to have one's way; to get away with it 抗争[抗爭] kàngzhēng to resist; to make a stand and fight (against) 派系[派系] pàixì sect; faction 超出[超出] chāochū to exceed; to overstep; to go too far; to encroach 挽留[挽留] wǎnliú to urge to stay; to detain 呈交[呈交] chéngjiāo (formal and deferential) to present; to submit 随手[隨手] suíshǒu conveniently; without extra trouble; while doing it; in passing 打搅[打攪] dǎjiǎo to disturb; to trouble 伏特[伏特] fútè volt (loanword) 一阵[一陣] yīzhèn a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time) 寒意[寒意] hányì a nip in the air; chilliness 杀气[殺氣] shāqì murderous spirit; aura of death; to vent one's anger 椅[椅] yǐ chair 竟[竟] jìng unexpectedly; actually; to go so far as to; indeed 岛[島] dǎo island; CL:個|个[ge4],座[zuo4] 夷[夷] yí non-Han people, esp. to the East of China; barbarians; to wipe out; to exterminate; to tear down; to raze 乌[烏] wū crow; black 乎[乎] hū (classical particle similar to 於|于[yu2]) in; at; from; because; than; (classical final particle similar to 嗎|吗[ma5], 吧[ba5], 呢[ne5], expressing question, doubt or astonishment) 自不量力[自不量力] zìbùliànglì to overestimate one's capabilities (idiom) 自作自受[自作自受] zìzuòzìshòu to reap what one has sown (idiom); to stew in one's own juice 甜蜜[甜蜜] tiánmì sweet; happy 对抗[對抗] duìkàng to withstand; to resist; to stand off; antagonism; confrontation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep143/30 words - 19 min 冲撞[衝撞] chōngzhuàng to collide; jerking motion; to impinge; to offend; to provoke 场所[場所] chǎngsuǒ location; place 桥[橋] qiáo bridge; CL:座[zuo4] 混为一谈[混為一談] hùnwéiyītán to confuse one thing with another (idiom); to muddle 感恩[感恩] gǎn'ēn to be grateful //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep144/25 words - 14 min 扭转[扭轉] niǔzhuǎn to reverse; to turn around (an undesirable situation); (mechanics) torsion 经文[經文] jīngwén scripture; scriptures; CL:本[ben3] 灵[靈] líng quick; alert; efficacious; effective; to come true; spirit; departed soul; coffin 求人[求人] qiúrén to ask for help; to ask a favor; to recruit talented people 症候群[症候群] zhènghòuqún syndrome 言而无信[言而無信] yán'érwúxìn to go back on one's word; to break one's promise; to be unfaithful; to be untrustworthy 飞来飞去[飛來飛去] fēiláifēiqù to fly about; to fly hither and thither; to flit; to swarm; to spiral 借机[借機] jièjī to seize the opportunity 辞呈[辭呈] cíchéng (written) resignation 器重[器重] qìzhòng to regard sth as valuable; to think highly of (a younger person, a subordinate etc) 证书[證書] zhèngshū credentials; certificate 优良[優良] yōuliáng fine; good; first-rate 甚[甚] shén variant of 什[shen2] 甚[甚] shèn what; very; extremely; any 达标[達標] dábiāo to reach a set standard 狂欢[狂歡] kuánghuān party; carousal; hilarity; merriment; whoopee; to carouse 无所不知[無所不知] wúsuǒbùzhī omniscient 无所不能[無所不能] wúsuǒbùnéng omnipotent 卸下[卸下] xièxià to unload 平稳[平穩] píngwěn smooth; steady 一点一点[一點一點] yīdiǎnyīdiǎn little by little; bit by bit; gradually 开头[開頭] kāitóu beginning; to start 一箩筐[一籮筐] yīluókuāng bucketloads of; in large quantities; extremely 悟性[悟性] wùxìng perception; wits; power of understanding; comprehension 二百五[二百五] èrbǎiwǔ idiot; stupid person; a dope 写生[寫生] xiěshēng to sketch from nature; to do a still life drawing //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep144/31 words - 19 min 风景[風景] fēngjǐng scenery; landscape; CL:個|个[ge4] 甄[甄] zhēn to distinguish; to evaluate 长发[長髮] chángfà long hair 素描[素描] sùmiáo sketch 油墨[油墨] yóumò printing ink 滚开[滾開] gǔnkāi to boil (of liquid); boiling hot; Get out!; Go away!; fuck off (rude) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep145/9 words - 18 min 半路[半路] bànlù halfway; midway; on the way 打入冷宫[打入冷宮] dǎrùlěnggōng to snub; to consign to the trash heap of history 抗拒[抗拒] kàngjù to resist; to defy; to oppose 揍死[揍死] zòusǐ to beat to death 恋人[戀人] liànrén lover; sweetheart 心慌意乱[心慌意亂] xīnhuāngyìluàn confused; rattled; flustered 公平竞争[公平競爭] gōngpíngjìngzhēng fair competition 赔罪[賠罪] péizuì to apologize 外来[外來] wàilái external; foreign; outside //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep146/16 words - 17 min 讯[訊] xùn to question; to ask; to interrogate; rapid; speedy; fast; news; information 热线[熱線] rèxiàn hotline (communications link) 认证[認證] rènzhèng to authenticate; to approve 无时无刻[無時無刻] wúshíwúkè all the time; incessantly 怦然心动[怦然心動] pēngránxīndòng to feel a rush of excitement (idiom) 参考书[參考書] cānkǎoshū reference book 自觉[自覺] zìjué conscious; aware; on one's own initiative; conscientious 眷恋[眷戀] juànliàn to miss; to long for; to remember with longing; yearning 唉唉[唉唉] āi'āi (onom.) sighing voice; crying sound 原形[原形] yuánxíng original shape; true appearance (under the disguise); true character 一条龙[一條龍] yītiáolóng lit. one dragon; integrated chain; coordinated process 后空翻[後空翻] hòukōngfān backward somersault; backflip 钢[鋼] gāng steel 珍视[珍視] zhēnshì to place great importance on; to treasure 钱包[錢包] qiánbāo purse; wallet 咖哩[咖哩] kāli curry (loanword) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep147/25 words - 19 min 怦然[怦然] pēngrán with a sudden shock, bang etc 启齿[啟齒] qǐchǐ to open one's mouth; to start talking 药物[藥物] yàowù medicaments; pharmaceuticals; medication; medicine; drug 征兆[徵兆] zhēngzhào omen; sign (that sth is about to happen); warning sign 空缺[空缺] kòngquē vacancy 甄选[甄選] zhēnxuǎn to select; to pick 道贺[道賀] dàohè to congratulate 猥亵[猥褻] wěixiè obscene; indecent; to molest 幽灵[幽靈] yōulíng specter; apparition; ghost 伞[傘] sǎn umbrella; parasol; CL:把[ba3] 带赛[帶賽] dàisài (slang) (Tw) to bring bad luck 连连[連連] liánlián repeatedly; again and again 感染[感染] gǎnrǎn infection; to infect; to influence 丧尸[喪屍] sāngshī zombie 穴[穴] xué cave; cavity; hole; acupuncture point; Taiwan pr. [xue4] 傀儡[傀儡] kuǐlěi puppet 满面[滿面] mǎnmiàn across one's whole face; (smiling) from ear to ear 赚大钱[賺大錢] zhuàndàqián to earn a fortune 首选[首選] shǒuxuǎn first choice; premium; to come first in the imperial examinations 批发[批發] pīfā wholesale; bulk trade; distribution 班会[班會] bānhuì class meeting (in schools) 烘焙[烘焙] hōngbèi to cure by drying over a fire (tea, meat etc); to bake 鞭策[鞭策] biāncè to spur on; to urge on; to encourage sb (e.g. to make progress) 大于[大於] dàyú greater than; bigger than; more than, > 变通[變通] biàntōng pragmatic; flexible; to act differently in different situations; to accommodate to circumstances //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep147/30 words - 21 min 老古板[老古板] lǎogǔbǎn overly conservative; old-fashioned; old fogey; a square 光明[光明] guāngmíng light; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openhearted 大道[大道] dàdào main street; avenue 核准[核准] hézhǔn to authorize; to investigate then ratify 放低[放低] fàngdī to lower; to be humble //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep148/25 words - 20 min 当心[當心] dāngxīn to take care; to look out 问候[問候] wènhòu to give one's respects; to send a greeting; (fig.) (coll.) to make offensive reference to (somebody dear to the person to whom one is speaking) 结结巴巴[結結巴巴] jiējiēbāba stammeringly 严词[嚴詞] yáncí forceful (criticism etc); to use strong words 自打[自打] zìdǎ (coll.) since 拨[撥] bō to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc; to dial; to allocate; to set aside (money); to poke (the fire); to pluck (a string instrument); to turn round; classifier: group, batch 谄媚[諂媚] chǎnmèi to flatter 春风化雨[春風化雨] chūnfēnghuàyǔ lit. spring wind and rain (idiom); fig. the long-term influence of a solid education 狗腿[狗腿] gǒutuǐ lackey; henchman; to kiss up to 忏悔[懺悔] chànhuǐ to confess; to repent; remorse; repentance; penitent; confession (Buddhism) 来意[來意] láiyì one's purpose in coming 真性[真性] zhēnxìng real; the nature of sth 犹豫不决[猶豫不決] yóuyùbùjué hesitancy; indecision; to waver 签呈[簽呈] qiānchéng petition (submitted to a superior) 合而为一[合而為一] hé'érwéiyī to merge together (idiom); to unify disparate elements into one whole 笔触[筆觸] bǐchù brush stroke in Chinese painting and calligraphy; brushwork; style of drawing or writing 纯熟[純熟] chúnshú skillful; proficient 水池[水池] shuǐchí pond; pool; sink; washbasin 硬币[硬幣] yìngbì coin; CL:枚[mei2] 精准[精準] jīngzhǔn accurate; exact; precise; precision 大富翁[大富翁] Dàfùwēng Monopoly (game); known as 地產大亨|地产大亨[Di4 chan3 Da4 heng1] in Taiwan 乱画[亂畫] luànhuà to doodle; graffito; doodle 美术馆[美術館] měishùguǎn art gallery 特定[特定] tèdìng special; specific; designated; particular 告别[告別] gàobié to leave; to bid farewell to; to say good-bye to //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep149/24 words - 19 min 楼上[樓上] lóushàng upstairs 实习[實習] shíxí to practice; field work; to intern; internship 克难[克難] kènán to make do in difficult circumstances by being resourceful; (of circumstances) difficult; challenging; (of a budget) tight; (of a man-made thing) makeshift; rough and ready 油油[油油] yóuyóu oily 脏污[髒污] zāngwū to dirty; to sully; to stain 不得而知[不得而知] bùdé'érzhī unknown; unable to find out 从没[從沒] cóngméi never (in the past); never did 摆平[擺平] bǎipíng to be fair; to be impartial; to settle (a matter etc) 大哥[大哥] dàgē eldest brother; big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself); gang leader; boss 一眼[一眼] yīyǎn a glance; a quick look; a glimpse 原位[原位] yuánwèi original position; (in) the same place; normal position; the place where one currently is; in situ 论坛[論壇] lùntán forum (for discussion) 以此[以此] yǐcǐ with this; thereby; thus; because of this 翻箱倒柜[翻箱倒櫃] fānxiāngdǎoguì to overturn trunks and boxes; to make a thorough search (idiom) 鬼画符[鬼畫符] guǐhuàfú undecipherable handwriting; scribblings; (fig.) hypocritical talk 毕卡索[畢卡索] Bìkǎsuǒ Picasso (Tw) 阮[阮] ruǎn ruan, a four-stringed Chinese lute 答复[答覆] dáfù to answer; to reply; Reply to: (in email header) 阿姨[阿姨] āyí maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid; woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by child); CL:個|个[ge4] 霸[霸] bà hegemon; tyrant; lord; feudal chief; to rule by force; to usurp; (in modern advertising) master 不懂装懂[不懂裝懂] bùdǒngzhuāngdǒng to pretend to understand when you don't 之中[之中] zhīzhōng inside; among; in the midst of (doing sth); during 楼梯间[樓梯間] lóutījiān staircase; flight of stairs 异[異] yì different; other; hetero-; unusual; strange; surprising; to distinguish; to separate; to discriminate //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep150/19 words - 15 min 轻微[輕微] qīngwēi slight; light; trivial; to a small extent 凌[凌] líng to approach; to rise high; thick ice; to insult or maltreat 推卸[推卸] tuīxiè to avoid (esp. responsibility); to shift (the blame); to pass the buck 出入[出入] chūrù to go out and come in; entrance and exit; expenditure and income; discrepancy; inconsistent 虎口[虎口] hǔkǒu tiger's den; dangerous place; the web between the thumb and forefinger of a hand 正对[正對] zhèngduì directly facing 侧面[側面] cèmiàn lateral side; side; aspect; profile 手腕[手腕] shǒuwàn wrist; trickery; finesse; ability; skill 瞄[瞄] miáo to take aim; (fig.) to aim one's looks at; to glance at 交叉[交叉] jiāochā to cross; to intersect; to overlap 不问[不問] bùwèn to pay no attention to; to disregard; to ignore; to let go unpunished; to let off 故[故] gù happening; instance; reason; cause; intentional; former; old; friend; therefore; hence; (of people) to die, dead 斗鸡眼[鬥雞眼] dòujīyǎn cross-eye 生死[生死] shēngsǐ life or death 南辕北辙[南轅北轍] nányuánběizhé to act in a way that defeats one's purpose (idiom) 永久[永久] yǒngjiǔ everlasting; perpetual; lasting; forever; permanent 话说回来[話說回來] huàshuōhuílai returning to our main topic,...; that said,...; again,...; in this connection; in passing; nevertheless,...; anyhow 战斗力[戰鬥力] zhàndòulì fighting strength 直视[直視] zhíshì to look straight at //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep151/25 words - 18 min 默写[默寫] mòxiě to write from memory 参阅[參閱] cānyuè to consult; to refer to; to read (instructions) 白卷[白卷] báijuàn blank exam paper 撇清[撇清] piěqīng to say a matter has no relationship with the individual referred to, to emphasise one is innocent or in the clear 圆谎[圓謊] yuánhuǎng to patch up one's lie (when inconsistencies appear); to cover (for sb who has lied) 行使[行使] xíngshǐ to exercise (a right etc) 明目张胆[明目張膽] míngmùzhāngdǎn openly and without fear; brazenly 私了[私了] sīliǎo to settle privately; to solve behind closed doors; to settle out of court 旺盛[旺盛] wàngshèng vigorous; exuberant 刷[刷] shuā to brush; to paint; to daub; to paste up; to skip class (of students); to fire from a job 人不可貌相[人不可貌相] rénbùkěmàoxiàng you can't judge a person by appearance (idiom); you can't judge a book by its cover; often in combination 人不可貌相,海水不可斗量[ren2 bu4 ke3 mao4 xiang4 , hai3 shui3 bu4 ke3 dou3 liang2] 前科[前科] qiánkē criminal record; previous convictions 周[週] zhōu week; weekly; variant of 周[zhou1] 营造[營造] yíngzào to build (housing); to construct; to make 变电[變電] biàndiàn power transformation 有的是[有的是] yǒudeshì have plenty of; there's no lack of 中伤[中傷] zhòngshāng to slander; to smear 来往[來往] láiwǎng to come and go; to have dealings with; to be in relation with 无害[無害] wúhài harmless 暗地里[暗地裡] àndìli secretly; inwardly; on the sly 蒙混[矇混] ménghùn to deceive; to hoodwink; Taiwan pr. [meng1 hun4] 对心[對心] duìxīn congenial; to one's liking 满口[滿口] mǎnkǒu a full mouth of (sth physical); to have the mouth exclusively filled with (a certain language, lies, promises, etc); (to agree etc) unreservedly 笋[筍] sǔn bamboo shoot 静坐[靜坐] jìngzuò to sit quietly; to meditate; to stage a sit-in //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep151/29 words - 19 min 守时[守時] shǒushí punctual 一技之长[一技之長] yījìzhīcháng proficiency in a particular field (idiom); skill in a specialized area (idiom) 出路[出路] chūlù a way out (lit. and fig.); opportunity for advancement; a way forward; outlet (for one's products) 三百六十行[三百六十行] sānbǎiliùshíháng all walks of life (idiom); every trade //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep152/25 words - 9 min 批判[批判] pīpàn to criticize; critique; CL:個|个[ge4] 外型[外型] wàixíng external form 速配[速配] sùpèi fast matchmaking; speed dating; (coll.) (Tw) (of a couple) to be a good match 死马当活马医[死馬當活馬醫] sǐmǎdànghuómǎyī lit. to give medicine to a dead horse (idiom); fig. to keep trying everything in a desperate situation 浏海[瀏海] liúhǎi see 劉海|刘海[liu2 hai3] 斯文[斯文] sīwén refined; educate; cultured; intellectual; polite; gentle 刘[劉] Liú surname Liu 大尉[大尉] dàwèi captain (army rank); senior captain 军装[軍裝] jūnzhuāng military uniform 迷彩[迷彩] mícǎi camouflage 上衣[上衣] shàngyī jacket; upper outer garment; CL:件[jian4] 撩[撩] liāo to lift up (sth hanging down); to raise (hem of skirt); to pull up (sleeve); to sprinkle (water with cupped hands) 撩[撩] liáo to tease; to provoke; to stir up (emotions) 臀[臀] tún butt; buttocks 结实[結實] jiēshi rugged; sturdy; strong; durable; buff (physique) 观察力[觀察力] guānchálì power of observation; perception 心底[心底] xīndǐ bottom of one's heart 表态[表態] biǎotài to declare one's position; to say where one stands 心口[心口] xīnkǒu pit of the stomach; solar plexus; words and thoughts 出口气[出口氣] chūkǒuqì to take one's revenge; to score off sb 无伤大雅[無傷大雅] wúshāngdàyǎ (of a defect etc) to be of no great matter (idiom); harmless 海报[海報] hǎibào poster; playbill; notice 童子[童子] tóngzǐ boy 观音[觀音] Guānyīn Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara) 瘀[瘀] yū hematoma (internal blood clot); extravasated blood (spilt into surrounding tissue); contusion 青[青] qīng green; blue; black; youth; young (of people) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep152/45 words - 19 min 碱[鹼] jiǎn base; alkali; soda (chemistry) 中和[中和] zhōnghé to neutralize; to counteract; neutralization (chemistry) 硝酸[硝酸] xiāosuān nitric acid 氢氧化钠[氫氧化鈉] qīngyǎnghuànà caustic soda; sodium hydroxide NaOH 来生[來生] láishēng next life 硝酸钠[硝酸鈉] xiāosuānnà sodium nitrate 氢氧化[氫氧化] qīngyǎnghuà hydroxide (e.g. caustic soda NaOH) 溶剂[溶劑] róngjì solvent 春卷[春捲] chūnjuǎn egg roll; spring roll 蘸[蘸] zhàn to dip in (ink, sauce etc) 鱼露[魚露] yúlù fish sauce 外皮[外皮] wàipí outer skin; carapace 历练[歷練] lìliàn to learn through experience; experience; practiced; experienced 坏脾气[壞脾氣] huàipíqì bad temper 弱小[弱小] ruòxiǎo small and weak; puny; the small and weak; children; women and children 多方面[多方面] duōfāngmiàn many-sided; in many aspects 跑路[跑路] pǎolù to travel on foot; (informal) to run off; to abscond 一年四季[一年四季] yīniánsìjì all year round 疲累[疲累] pílèi tired; exhausted 一手[一手] yīshǒu a skill; mastery of a trade; by oneself; without outside help //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep153/21 words - 20 min 密闭[密閉] mìbì sealed; airtight 河滨[河濱] hébīn brook; rivulet 路口[路口] lùkǒu crossing; intersection (of roads) 昧[昧] mèi to conceal; dark 乖巧[乖巧] guāiqiǎo clever (child); smart; lovable; cute 赋予[賦予] fùyǔ to assign; to entrust (a task); to give; to bestow 宣扬[宣揚] xuānyáng to proclaim; to make public or well known 先睹为快[先睹為快] xiāndǔwéikuài joy of first experience (idiom); the pleasure of reading sth for the first time 统一[統一] tǒngyī to unify; to unite; to integrate 累累[累累] lěilěi again and again; innumerable; repeated; riddled with; accumulated 惯犯[慣犯] guànfàn recidivist; habitual criminal 温驯[溫馴] wēnxùn docile; meek; harmless; moderate and obedient; tame 丈夫[丈夫] zhàngfu husband; CL:個|个[ge4] 绘画[繪畫] huìhuà drawing; painting 瓶颈[瓶頸] píngjǐng bottleneck 建设[建設] jiànshè to build; to construct; construction; constructive 求证[求證] qiúzhèng to seek proof; to seek confirmation 喜极而泣[喜極而泣] xǐjí'érqì crying tears of joy (idiom) 火气[火氣] huǒqì anger; internal heat (TCM) 偏心[偏心] piānxīn partial; biased; prejudiced; eccentric 学样[學樣] xuéyàng to follow suit; to imitate sb's example //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep154/25 words - 19 min 娇弱[嬌弱] jiāoruò delicate 文科[文科] wénkē liberal arts; humanities 镇住[鎮住] zhènzhù to dominate; to control; to subdue; to crush 文史[文史] wénshǐ literature and history 分家[分家] fēnjiā to separate and live apart; division of a large family into smaller groups 历史背景[歷史背景] lìshǐbèijǐng historical background 排出[排出] páichū to discharge 白居易[白居易] BáiJūyì Bai Juyi (772-846), Tang dynasty poet 孟浩然[孟浩然] MèngHàorán Meng Haoran (689-740), Tang Dynasty Poet 王维[王維] WángWéi Wang Wei (701-761), Tang Dynasty poet 安全感[安全感] ānquángǎn sense of security 心地善良[心地善良] xīndìshànliáng kindhearted; good-natured 细腻[細膩] xìnì exquisite; meticulous 荣[榮] róng glory; honor; thriving 雪球[雪球] xuěqiú snowball 打的[打的] dǎdī (coll.) to take a taxi; to go by taxi 定性[定性] dìngxìng to determine the nature (usually of error or crime); to determine chemical composition; qualitative; fixed 好动[好動] hàodòng active; restless; energetic 缺乏[缺乏] quēfá to lack; to be short of; lack; shortage 低于[低于] dīyú to be lower than 互换[互換] hùhuàn to exchange 好过[好過] hǎoguò to have an easy time; (feel) well 个子[個子] gèzi height; stature; build; size 装病[裝病] zhuāngbìng to feign illness; to malinger 生理[生理] shēnglǐ physiology //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep154/26 words - 19 min 招来[招來] zhāolái to attract; to incur //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep155/17 words - 18 min 一心[一心] yīxīn wholeheartedly; heart and soul 人云亦云[人云亦云] rényúnyìyún to say what everyone says (idiom); to conform to what one perceives to be the majority view; to follow the herd 三人成虎[三人成虎] sānrénchénghǔ three men talking makes a tiger (idiom); repeated rumor becomes a fact 歉意[歉意] qiànyì apology; regret 沾光[沾光] zhānguāng to bask in the light; fig. to benefit from association with sb or sth; reflected glory 肺[肺] fèi lung; CL:個|个[ge4] 耐受力[耐受力] nàishòulì tolerance; ability to survive; hardiness 水量[水量] shuǐliàng volume of water; quantity of flow 房车[房車] fángchē recreational vehicle 不轨[不軌] bùguǐ errant 广播[廣播] guǎngbō broadcast; CL:個|个[ge4]; broadcasting; to broadcast; (formal) to propagate; to publicize 小心眼[小心眼] xiǎoxīnyǎn narrow-minded; petty 凶恶[凶惡] xiōng'è variant of 兇惡|凶恶, fierce; ferocious; fiendish; frightening 定型[定型] dìngxíng to finalize (a design etc); stereotype; permanent wave or perm (hairdressing) 外甥女[外甥女] wàishengnǚ sister's daughter; wife's sibling's daughter 居家[居家] jūjiā to live at home; to stay at home; home (schooling etc); in-home (care etc); household (repairs etc); living (environment etc) 投其所好[投其所好] tóuqísuǒhào to adapt to sb's taste; to fit sb's fancy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep156/25 words - 8 min 鸡肉[雞肉] jīròu chicken meat 羊肉[羊肉] yángròu mutton; goat meat 培[培] péi to bank up with earth; to cultivate (lit. or fig.); to train (people) 地下[地下] dìxià underground; subterranean; covert 食谱[食譜] shípǔ cookbook; recipe; diet; CL:份[fen4],個|个[ge4] 新型[新型] xīnxíng new type; new kind 针孔[針孔] zhēnkǒng pinhole 相机[相機] xiàngjī camera (abbr. for 照相機|照相机[zhao4 xiang4 ji1]); at the opportune moment; as the circumstances allow 组装[組裝] zǔzhuāng to assemble and install 原子[原子] yuánzǐ atom; atomic 粗活[粗活] cūhuó unskilled labor; heavy manual work 粉刷[粉刷] fěnshuā to paint; to whitewash; emulsion; plaster 油漆[油漆] yóuqī oil paints; lacquer; to paint; CL:層|层[ceng2] 重物[重物] zhòngwù heavy object 预演[預演] yùyǎn dummy run; to run through sth; to rehearse 大王[大王] dàwáng king; magnate; person having expert skill in something 微臣[微臣] wēichén this small official; humble servant 万万[萬萬] wànwàn absolutely; wholly 明察[明察] míngchá to note clearly; to perceive 公公[公公] gōnggong husband's father; grandpa; eunuch 英名[英名] yīngmíng illustrious name; legendary reputation 林[林] lín woods; forest; CL:片[pian4]; circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people); a collection (of similar things) 不要紧[不要緊] bùyàojǐn unimportant; not serious; it doesn't matter; never mind; it looks all right, but 难言之隐[難言之隱] nányánzhīyǐn a hidden trouble hard to mention (idiom); sth too embarrassing to mention; an embarrassing illness 不治之症[不治之症] bùzhìzhīzhèng incurable disease //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep156/34 words - 18 min 步伐[步伐] bùfá pace; (measured) step; march 扑倒[撲倒] pūdǎo to fall down 喜怒哀乐[喜怒哀樂] xǐnù'āilè four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huan1 xi3], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4], sorrow 悲哀[bei1 ai1] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuai4 le4] 绝交[絕交] juéjiāo to break off relations; to break with sb 头虱[頭蝨] tóushī head lice 铅笔盒[鉛筆盒] qiānbǐhé pencil case 今日[今日] jīnrì today 医学院[醫學院] yīxuéyuàn medical school 医学系[醫學系] yīxuéxì medical school //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep157/20 words - 18 min 联络簿[聯絡簿] liánluòbù contact book 爱惜[愛惜] àixī to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly 眼药水[眼藥水] yǎnyàoshuǐ eye drops; eye lotion 周六[週六] Zhōuliù Saturday 照常[照常] zhàocháng as usual 入口[入口] rùkǒu entrance; to import 兴致[興致] xìngzhì mood; spirits; interest 捷[捷] jié victory; triumph; quick; nimble; prompt 襟[襟] jīn lapel; overlap of Chinese gown; fig. bosom (the seat of emotions); to cherish (ambition, desires, honorable intentions etc) in one's bosom 䌽[綵] cǎi variant of 彩[cai3] 娱[娛] yú to amuse 佞[佞] nìng to flatter; flattery 虚弱[虛弱] xūruò weak; in poor health 拥[擁] yōng to hold; to embrace; to wrap around; to gather around (sb); to throng; to swarm; to support; Taiwan pr. [yong3] 新欢[新歡] xīnhuān new flame; new lover 当道[當道] dāngdào in the middle of the road; to be in the way; to hold power; (fig.) to predominate; to be in vogue 值[值] zhí value; (to be) worth; to happen to; to be on duty 附录[附錄] fùlù appendix 背诵[背誦] bèisòng to recite; to repeat from memory 宋[宋] Sòng surname Song; the Song dynasty (960-1279); also Song of the Southern dynasties 南朝宋 (420-479) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep158/14 words - 14 min 册[冊] cè book; booklet; classifier for books 拆散[拆散] chāisàn to break up (a marriage, family etc) 万分[萬分] wànfēn very much; extremely; one ten thousandth part 戒指[戒指] jièzhi (finger) ring 投影[投影] tóuyǐng to project; a projection 土豪[土豪] tǔháo local tyrant; local strong man; (slang) nouveau riche 无病呻吟[無病呻吟] wúbìngshēnyín to moan about imaginary illness; fussing like a hypochondriac; fig. sentimental nonsense 确切[確切] quèqiè definite; exact; precise 空旷[空曠] kōngkuàng spacious and empty; void 还手[還手] huánshǒu to hit back; to retaliate 引见[引見] yǐnjiàn to introduce (sb); (esp.) to present to the emperor 一声不吭[一聲不吭] yīshēngbùkēng to not say a word 眼罩[眼罩] yǎnzhào eye-patch; blindfold; eye mask; goggles; eyeshade; blinkers (for a horse etc) 今晚[今晚] jīnwǎn tonight //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep160/22 words - 18 min 饱餐一顿[飽餐一頓] bǎocānyīdùn to eat one's fill; to be full 放空[放空] fàngkōng to relax completely; to empty one's mind; (finance) to sell short; (of a commercial vehicle) to travel empty (no cargo or passengers); to deadhead 硬性[硬性] yìngxìng rigid; inflexible; hard (drug) 深切[深切] shēnqiè deeply felt; heartfelt; sincere; honest 体现[體現] tǐxiàn to embody; to reflect; to incarnate 白痴[白痴] báichī idiocy; idiot 骂人[罵人] màrén to swear or curse (at people); to scold or yell at someone 全心[全心] quánxīn with heart and soul 强词夺理[強詞奪理] qiǎngcíduólǐ to twist words and force logic (idiom); sophistry; loud rhetoric making up for fallacious argument; shoving false arguments down people's throats 欠揍[欠揍] qiànzòu to need a spanking 爽朗[爽朗] shuǎnglǎng clear and bright (of weather); straightforward; candid; open 大笑[大笑] dàxiào to laugh heartily; a belly laugh 啜泣[啜泣] chuòqì to sob 臭脸[臭臉] chòuliǎn sour face; scowling face; CL:張|张[zhang1],副[fu4] 加油添醋[加油添醋] jiāyóutiāncù to add interest (to a story); to sex up 灭口[滅口] mièkǒu to kill sb to prevent them from divulging a secret; to silence sb 胸部[胸部] xiōngbù chest; bosom 充足[充足] chōngzú adequate; sufficient; abundant 侧录[側錄] cèlù to capture data; to record illicitly; data skimming 倾城倾国[傾城傾國] qīngchéngqīngguó lit. capable of causing the downfall of a city or state (idiom); fig. (of a woman) devastatingly beautiful 沈鱼落雁[沈魚落雁] chényúluòyàn variant of 沉魚落雁|沉鱼落雁[chen2 yu2 luo4 yan4] 掩埋[掩埋] yǎnmái to bury //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep161/24 words - 17 min 关门[關門] guānmén to close a door; to lock a door; (of a shop etc) to close (for the night, or permanently) 睡过头[睡過頭] shuìguòtóu to oversleep 筋骨[筋骨] jīngǔ muscles and bones; physique; strength; courage 纾解[紓解] shūjiě to relieve; to ease (pressure); to alleviate; to remove; to get rid of 沿途[沿途] yántú along the sides of the road; by the wayside 黄州[黃州] Huángzhōu Huangzhou district of Huanggang city 黃岡市|黄冈市[Huang2 gang1 shi4], Hubei 所见[所見] suǒjiàn seen; what one sees 南北[南北] nánběi north and south; north to south 涛[濤] tāo big wave; Taiwan pr. [tao2] 澜[瀾] lán swelling water 汹[洶] xiōng torrential rush; tumultuous 治国[治國] zhìguó to rule a country 正道[正道] zhèngdào the correct path; the right way (Buddhism) 黎民[黎民] límín the common people; the great unwashed 征选[徵選] zhēngxuǎn to call for entries and select the best; to solicit (entries, submissions, applications etc); to select (the best candidate); contest; competition 考进[考進] kǎojìn to gain entry by passing an exam; to be admitted to (a college etc) 耳根子[耳根子] ěrgēnzi ear 清净[清淨] qīngjìng peaceful; quiet; tranquil; purified of defiling illusion (Buddhism) 骛[騖] wù fast; greedy; run rapidly 成人[成人] chéngrén adult 认人[認人] rènrén to recognize people (of babies); to be able to tell people apart 通报[通報] tōngbào to inform; to notify; to announce; circular; bulletin; (scientific) journal 配备[配備] pèibèi to allocate; to provide; to outfit with 差强人意[差強人意] chāqiángrényì (idiom) just passable; barely satisfactory //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep162/25 words - 9 min 省钱[省錢] shěngqián to save money 暑[暑] shǔ heat; hot weather; summer heat 恐吓[恐嚇] kǒnghè to threaten; to menace 可疑分子[可疑分子] kěyífènzǐ a suspect 拟[擬] nǐ to plan to; to draft (a plan); to imitate; to assess; to compare; pseudo- 果真[果真] guǒzhēn really; as expected; sure enough; if indeed...; if it's really... 人士[人士] rénshì person; figure; public figure 另有企图[另有企圖] lìngyǒuqǐtú to have an axe to grind (idiom) 不妙[不妙] bùmiào (of a turn of events) not too encouraging; far from good; anything but reassuring 扫射[掃射] sǎoshè to rake with machine gunfire; to strafe; to machine-gun down 莒[莒] jǔ alternative name for taro (old) 太极[太極] Tàijí the Absolute or Supreme Ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology 提防[提防] dīfáng to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); also pr. [ti2 fang2] 乘[乘] chéng to ride; to mount; to make use of; to avail oneself of; to take advantage of; to multiply (math.); Buddhist sect or creed 气球[氣球] qìqiú balloon 无精打采[無精打采] wújīngdǎcǎi dispirited and downcast (idiom); listless; in low spirits; washed out 收入[收入] shōurù to take in; income; revenue; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4] 短浅[短淺] duǎnqiǎn narrow and shallow 脱掉[脫掉] tuōdiào to remove; to take off; to strip off; to discard; to shed; to come off; to fall off 筵席[筵席] yánxí banquet; mat for sitting 工读[工讀] gōngdú (of a student) to work part-time (while continuing one's studies); (of a delinquent) to be reformed through work and study 打消[打消] dǎxiāo to dispel (doubts, misgivings etc); to give up on 自保[自保] zìbǎo to defend oneself; self-defense; self-preservation 防范[防範] fángfàn to be on guard; wariness; to guard against; preventive 未然[未然] wèirán in advance; before it happens (cf preventative measures); forestalling //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep162/35 words - 18 min 温顺[溫順] wēnshùn docile; meek 绵羊[綿羊] miányáng sheep 防不胜防[防不勝防] fángbùshèngfáng you can't guard against it (idiom); impossible to defend effectively; not much one can do about it; It can't be prevented. 结冰[結冰] jiébīng to freeze 省油的灯[省油的燈] shěngyóudedēng sb who is easy to deal with 贴身[貼身] tiēshēn worn next to the skin; close-fitting; personal (servant etc) 保镳[保鑣] bǎobiāo variant of 保鏢|保镖[bao3 biao1] 百货公司[百貨公司] bǎihuògōngsī department store 无忧无虑[無憂無慮] wúyōuwúlǜ carefree and without worries (idiom) 眼科[眼科] yǎnkē ophthalmology //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep163/25 words - 12 min 模式[模式] móshì mode; method; pattern 敲门[敲門] qiāomén to knock on a door 制式[制式] zhìshì standardized; standard (service, method etc); regulation (clothing etc); formulaic; (telecommunications etc) system; format (e.g. the PAL or NTSC systems for TV signals) 传出[傳出] chuánchū to transmit outwards; to disseminate; efferent (nerve) 传送[傳送] chuánsòng to convey; to deliver 看样子[看樣子] kànyàngzi it seems; it looks as if 不像话[不像話] bùxiànghuà unreasonable; shocking; outrageous 告诫[告誡] gàojiè to warn; to admonish 申[申] shēn to extend; to state; to explain; 9th earthly branch: 3-5 p.m., 7th solar month (7th August-7th September), year of the Monkey; ancient Chinese compass point: 240° 游荡[遊蕩] yóudàng to wander; to roam about; to loaf about; to be idle 苦头[苦頭] kǔtou sufferings 垢[垢] gòu dirt; disgrace 抠[摳] kōu to dig out; to pick out (with one's fingers); to carve; to cut; to study meticulously; to lift one's clothes; stingy; miserly 吸气[吸氣] xīqì to inhale; to draw in breath 脊椎[脊椎] jǐzhuī vertebra; backbone 瑜珈[瑜珈] yújiā variant of 瑜伽[yu2 jia1]; yoga 浩[浩] hào grand; vast (water) 福州[福州] Fúzhōu Fuzhou prefecture-level city and capital of Fujian province in east China; formerly known as Foochow or Fuchow 蔬菜[蔬菜] shūcài vegetables; CL:種|种[zhong3] 绝症[絕症] juézhèng incurable disease; terminal illness 起居[起居] qǐjū everyday life; regular pattern of life 痔疮[痔瘡] zhìchuāng hemorrhoid 大腿[大腿] dàtuǐ thigh 拉伤[拉傷] lāshāng to pull; to injure by straining 蔬果[蔬果] shūguǒ vegetables and fruits //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep163/28 words - 18 min 痔[痔] zhì piles; hemorrhoid 语录[語錄] yǔlù quotation (from a book or existing source) 箱子[箱子] xiāngzi suitcase; chest; box; case; trunk; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep164/25 words - 13 min 高风险[高風險] gāofēngxiǎn high risk 试验[試驗] shìyàn experiment; test; CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4]; to experiment; experimental 药品[藥品] yàopǐn medicaments; medicine; drug 制药[制藥] zhìyào to manufacture medicine 客户[客戶] kèhù client; customer 利润[利潤] lìrùn profits 振奋[振奮] zhènfèn to stir oneself up; to raise one's spirits; to inspire 维他命[維他命] wéitāmìng vitamin (loanword) 食品[食品] shípǐn foodstuff; food; provisions; CL:種|种[zhong3] 乱写[亂寫] luànxiě to write without basis 在行[在行] zàiháng to be adept at sth; to be an expert in a trade or profession 鸡汤[雞湯] jītāng chicken stock; chicken soup; (fig.) chicken soup for the soul – i.e. feel-good motivational stories (often used disparagingly because the stories don't really effect change in people's lives) 补品[補品] bǔpǐn tonic 赏心悦目[賞心悅目] shǎngxīnyuèmù warms the heart and delights the eye (idiom); pleasing; delightful 见效[見效] jiànxiào to have the desired effect 活蹦乱跳[活蹦亂跳] huóbèngluàntiào to leap and frisk about (idiom); lively; healthy and active 效[效] xiào effect; efficacy; to imitate 大街[大街] dàjiē street; main street; CL:條|条[tiao2] 许可证[許可證] xǔkězhèng license; authorization; permit 犯法[犯法] fànfǎ to break the law 疗效[療效] liáoxiào healing efficacy; healing effect 奠定[奠定] diàndìng to establish; to fix; to settle 以此类推[以此類推] yǐcǐlèituī and so on; in a similar fashion 东张西望[東張西望] dōngzhāngxīwàng to look in all directions (idiom); to glance around 得意门生[得意門生] déyìménshēng favorite pupil //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep164/35 words - 18 min 宝马[寶馬] bǎomǎ precious horse 专辑[專輯] zhuānjí album; record (music); special collection of printed or broadcast material 记者会[記者會] jìzhěhuì press conference 相邻[相鄰] xiānglín neighbor; adjacent 下半[下半] xiàbàn second half 超前[超前] chāoqián to be ahead of one's time; to surpass or outdo one's predecessors; to be ahead of the pack; to take the lead; advanced 留意[留意] liúyì to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of 戒心[戒心] jièxīn vigilance; wariness 药丸[藥丸] yàowán pill; CL:粒[li4] 包装[包裝] bāozhuāng to pack; to package; to wrap; packaging //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep165/25 words - 13 min 黑心[黑心] hēixīn ruthless and lacking in conscience; vicious mind full of hatred and jealousy; black core (flaw in pottery) 供货[供貨] gōnghuò to supply goods 衔接[銜接] xiánjiē to join together; to combine 小混混[小混混] xiǎohùnhùn hooligan; rogue; a good-for-nothing 贩卖[販賣] fànmài to sell; to peddle; to traffic 毒品[毒品] dúpǐn drugs; narcotics; poison 容忍[容忍] róngrěn to put up with; to tolerate 陷入[陷入] xiànrù to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament) 成药[成藥] chéngyào patent medicine; medicine already made up 壮大[壯大] zhuàngdà to expand; to strengthen 家子[家子] jiāzi household; family 凶神恶煞[兇神惡煞] xiōngshén'èshà fiends (idiom); devils and monsters 分身[分身] fēnshēn to spare time for a separate task; doppelgänger; sockpuppet (Internet slang) 挂念[掛念] guàniàn concerned 刺客[刺客] cìkè assassin 剂量[劑量] jìliàng dosage; prescribed dose of medicine 亏本[虧本] kuīběn to make a loss 长线[長線] chángxiàn long term 戴帽子[戴帽子] dàimàozi to wear a hat; (fig.) to stigmatize; to be branded as 来路不明[來路不明] láilùbùmíng unidentified origin; no-one knows where it comes from; of dubious background 休养[休養] xiūyǎng to recuperate; to recover; to convalesce 乐子[樂子] lèzi fun; pleasure; laughing matter 贩毒[販毒] fàndú to traffic narcotics; drugs trade; opium trade 阴险[陰險] yīnxiǎn treacherous; sinister 案情[案情] ànqíng details of a case; case //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep165/33 words - 19 min 黑道[黑道] hēidào dark road; criminal ways; the underworld; see also 白道[bai2 dao4] 马步[馬步] mǎbù horse stance (martial arts) 体魄[體魄] tǐpò physique; build 威逼[威逼] wēibī to threaten; to coerce; to intimidate 卖出[賣出] màichū to sell; to reach (a price in an auction) 通风[通風] tōngfēng airy; ventilation; to ventilate; to disclose information 报信[報信] bàoxìn to notify; to inform 将功赎罪[將功贖罪] jiānggōngshúzuì to atone for one's crimes by meritorious acts //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep166/13 words - 21 min 上边[上邊] shàngbian the top; above; overhead; upwards; the top margin; above-mentioned; those higher up 白吃[白吃] báichī to eat without paying; to eat for free 尿急[尿急] niàojí urinary urgency 死路一条[死路一條] sǐlùyītiáo (idiom) dead end; road to ruin 不怀好意[不懷好意] bùhuáihǎoyì to harbor evil designs; to harbor malicious intentions 蛋塔[蛋塔] dàntǎ see 蛋撻|蛋挞[dan4 ta4] 铸成大错[鑄成大錯] zhùchéngdàcuò to make a serious mistake (idiom) 寒毛[寒毛] hánmáo fine hair on the human body 老鼠洞[老鼠洞] lǎoshǔdòng mouse hole 救护车[救護車] jiùhùchē ambulance; CL:輛|辆[liang4] 拖拖拉拉[拖拖拉拉] tuōtuōlālā to procrastinate 巷子[巷子] xiàngzi alley 歹[歹] dǎi bad; wicked; evil; Kangxi radical 78 //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep167/22 words - 19 min 清洗[清洗] qīngxǐ to wash; to clean; to purge 赶紧[趕緊] gǎnjǐn hurriedly; without delay 时髦[時髦] shímáo in vogue; fashionable 员警[員警] yuánjǐng police officer; policeman 民众[民眾] mínzhòng populace; masses; the people 报案[報案] bào'àn to report a case to the authorities 群架[群架] qúnjià group scuffle; gang fight 斗殴[鬥毆] dòu'ōu to fight; to brawl; a scuffle; a punch-up 学区[學區] xuéqū school district 一代[一代] yīdài generation 说三道四[說三道四] shuōsāndàosì to make thoughtless remarks (idiom); to criticize; gossip 流言[流言] liúyán rumor; gossip; to spread rumors 淀[澱] diàn sediment; precipitate 壮硕[壯碩] zhuàngshuò sturdy; thick and strong 高堂[高堂] gāotáng main hall; honorific for one's parents (old) 铁公鸡[鐵公雞] tiěgōngjī cheapskate; stingy person 拔毛[拔毛] bámáo to pull out hair; to pluck; epilation 天方夜谭[天方夜譚] tiānfāngyètán fantasy story 同志[同志] tóngzhì comrade; (slang) homosexual; CL:個|个[ge4] 平平[平平] píngpíng average; mediocre 嫌疑人[嫌疑人] xiányírén a suspect 羊入虎口[羊入虎口] yángrùhǔkǒu lit. a lamb in a tiger's den (idiom); fig. to tread dangerous ground //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep168/25 words - 15 min 联考[聯考] liánkǎo entrance examination 主科[主科] zhǔkē required courses in the major subject 邓丽君[鄧麗君] DèngLìjūn Teresa Teng (1953-1995), Taiwanese pop idol 有毒[有毒] yǒudú poisonous 贩[販] fàn to deal in; to buy and sell; to trade in; to retail; to peddle 主人翁[主人翁] zhǔrénwēng master (of the house); main character in a novel etc; hero or heroine 预[預] yù to advance; in advance; beforehand; to prepare 猎物[獵物] lièwù prey 一头[一頭] yītóu one head; a head full of sth; one end (of a stick); one side; headlong; directly; rapidly; simultaneously 秃[禿] tū bald; blunt 弯弯[彎彎] Wānwān Wan Wan (1981-), Taiwanese blogger and cartoonist 不善[不善] bùshàn bad; ill; not good at; not to be pooh-poohed; quite impressive 干休[干休] gānxiū to let matters rest 天良[天良] tiānliáng conscience 警局[警局] jǐngjú police department; police station; abbr. of 警察局 警[警] jǐng to alert; to warn; police 波及[波及] bōjí to spread to; to involve; to affect 一会儿[一會兒] yīhuìr5 a moment; a while; in a moment; now...now...; also pr. [yi1 hui3 r5] 车行[車行] chēháng car-related business; car dealership; taxi company; (commercial) garage 有其父必有其子[有其父必有其子] yǒuqífùbìyǒuqízǐ like father, like son (idiom) 发霉[發霉] fāméi to become moldy 瘀伤[瘀傷] yūshāng to become bruised; bruising; bruise 亏损[虧損] kuīsǔn deficit; (financial) loss 搜刮[搜刮] sōuguā to rake in (money); to plunder; to milk people dry 家徒四壁[家徒四壁] jiātúsìbì lit. with only four bare walls for a home (idiom); fig. very poor; wretched //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep168/30 words - 17 min 无所不用其极[無所不用其極] wúsuǒbùyòngqíjí committing all manner of crimes; completely unscrupulous 誓死[誓死] shìsǐ to pledge one's life 小强[小強] XiǎoQiáng cockroach (slang) 关云长[關云長] GuānYúncháng courtesy name of 關羽|关羽[Guan1 Yu3] 赤胆忠心[赤膽忠心] chìdǎnzhōngxīn lit. red-bellied devotion (idiom); wholehearted loyalty; to serve sb with body and soul //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep169/25 words - 15 min 挥霍[揮霍] huīhuò to squander money; extravagant; prodigal; free and easy; agile 辩解[辯解] biànjiě to explain; to justify; to defend (a point of view etc); to provide an explanation; to try to defend oneself 自卫[自衛] zìwèi self-defense 违背[違背] wéibèi to go against; to be contrary to; to violate 听不进去[聽不進去] tīngbùjìnqu not to listen; to be deaf to 科学家[科學家] kēxuéjiā scientist; CL:個|个[ge4] 辽阔[遼闊] liáokuò vast; extensive 心境[心境] xīnjìng mood; mental state; frame of mind 若干[若干] ruògān a certain number or amount; how many?; how much? 微不足道[微不足道] wēibùzúdào negligible; insignificant 异曲同工[異曲同工] yìqǔtónggōng different tunes played with equal skill (idiom); different methods leading to the same result; different approach but equally satisfactory outcome 罚单[罰單] fádān violation ticket; infringement notice 罚钱[罰錢] fáqián to fine 绿灯[綠燈] lǜdēng green light 民宅[民宅] mínzhái house; people's homes 窃[竊] qiè to steal; secretly; (humble) I 案[案] àn (legal) case; incident; record; file; table 神机妙算[神機妙算] shénjīmiàosuàn divine strategy and wonderful planning (idiom); clever scheme; supremely clever in his schemes 自投罗网[自投羅網] zìtóuluówǎng to walk right into the trap 网吧[網吧] wǎngbā Internet café 怨气[怨氣] yuànqì grievance; resentment; complaint 安装[安裝] ānzhuāng to install; to erect; to fix; to mount; installation 意想不到[意想不到] yìxiǎngbùdào unexpected; previously unimagined 摄影机[攝影機] shèyǐngjī camera; movie camera 险恶[險惡] xiǎn'è dangerous; sinister; vicious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep169/32 words - 18 min 以致于[以致於] yǐzhìyú so that; to the point that 不法[不法] bùfǎ lawless; illegal; unlawful 害人[害人] hàirén to harm sb; to inflict suffering; to victimize; pernicious 攀谈[攀談] pāntán to chat 接收[接收] jiēshōu reception (of transmitted signal); to receive; to accept; to admit; to take over (e.g. a factory); to expropriate 段落[段落] duànluò phase; time interval; paragraph; (written) passage 唉[唉] āi interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!); to sigh //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep170/16 words - 18 min 修饰[修飾] xiūshì to decorate; to adorn; to dress up; to polish (a written piece); to qualify or modify (grammar) 安定[安定] āndìng stable; quiet; settled; stabilize; maintain; stabilized; calm and orderly 扇子[扇子] shànzi fan; CL:把[ba3] 雨伞[雨傘] yǔsǎn umbrella; CL:把[ba3] 试镜[試鏡] shìjìng to take a screen test; to audition; screen test; audition; tryout 失常[失常] shīcháng not normal; an aberration 挖掘[挖掘] wājué to excavate; to dig; to unearth 唱片[唱片] chàngpiàn gramophone record; LP; music CD; musical album; CL:張|张[zhang1] 远见[遠見] yuǎnjiàn vision 值钱[值錢] zhíqián valuable; costly; expensive 签到[簽到] qiāndào to register; to sign in 反复[反覆] fǎnfù repeatedly; over and over; to upend; unstable; to come and go; (of an illness) to return 投手[投手] tóushǒu thrower; pitcher; bowler 血液循环[血液循環] xuèyèxúnhuán blood circulation 选中[選中] xuǎnzhòng to choose; to pick; to settle upon; to decide upon a candidate; to be selected for some role 可悲[可悲] kěbēi lamentable //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep171/25 words - 14 min 取决[取決] qǔjué to depend upon; to hinge upon 工作人员[工作人員] gōngzuòrényuán staff member 吸取[吸取] xīqǔ to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc); to assimilate 外露[外露] wàilù exposed; appearing on the outside 传言[傳言] chuányán rumor; hearsay 晓[曉] xiǎo dawn; daybreak; to know; to let sb know; to make explicit 彭[彭] Péng surname Peng 于[于] yú to go; to take; sentence-final interrogative particle; variant of 於|于[yu2] 晏[晏] yàn late; quiet 港[港] gǎng harbor; port; CL:個|个[ge4] MV[MV] MV desirability as a partner (abbr. for "mate value"); music video 剧组[劇組] jùzǔ cast and crew; performers and production team 口令[口令] kǒulìng oral command; a word of command (used in drilling troops or gymnasts); password (used by sentry) 男神[男神] nánshén Mr Perfect; Adonis; Prince Charming 仲[仲] zhòng second month of a season; middle; intermediate; second amongst brothers 版本[版本] bǎnběn version; edition; release 荒谬[荒謬] huāngmiù absurd; ridiculous 好莱坞[好萊塢] Hǎoláiwù Hollywood 更为[更為] gèngwéi even more 有气无力[有氣無力] yǒuqìwúlì weakly and without strength (idiom); dispirited 作伴[作伴] zuòbàn to accompany; to keep sb company 乐意[樂意] lèyì to be willing to do sth; to be ready to do sth; to be happy to do sth; content; satisfied 假借[假借] jiǎjiè to make use of; to use sth as pretext; under false pretenses; under the guise of; masquerading as; lenient; tolerant; loan character (one of the Six Methods 六書|六书 of forming Chinese characters); character acquiring meanings by phonetic association; also called phonetic loan 联谊[聯誼] liányì friendship; fellowship 老虎[老虎] lǎohǔ tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep171/33 words - 20 min 抱病[抱病] bàobìng to be ill; to be in bad health 走秀[走秀] zǒuxiù a fashion show; to walk the runway (in a fashion show) 郊区[郊區] jiāoqū suburban district; outskirts; suburbs; CL:個|个[ge4] 腹泻[腹瀉] fùxiè diarrhea; to have the runs 钦[欽] qīn to respect; to admire; to venerate; by the emperor himself 私奔[私奔] sībēn to elope 躲开[躲開] duǒkāi to stay out of (hot water, trouble, awkward situation etc); to avoid (sb) 到位[到位] dàowèi to get to the intended location; to be in place; to be in position; precise; well (done) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep172/25 words - 17 min 小女[小女] xiǎonǚ my daughter (humble) 棉袄[棉襖] mián'ǎo cotton-padded jacket 制作[製作] zhìzuò to make; to manufacture 酬劳[酬勞] chóuláo reward 扎实[扎實] zhāshi strong; solid; sturdy; firm; practical 会合[會合] huìhé to meet; to rendezvous; to merge; to link up; meeting; confluence 亡命[亡命] wángmìng to flee; to go into exile (from prison) 清场[清場] qīngchǎng to clear (a place); to evacuate 亲吻[親吻] qīnwěn to kiss; kiss 听戏[聽戲] tīngxì to attend an opera; to see an opera 蕨[蕨] jué Pteridium aquilinum; bracken 发丝[髮絲] fàsī hair (on the head) 潮湿[潮濕] cháoshī damp; moist 心花怒放[心花怒放] xīnhuānùfàng to burst with joy (idiom); to be over the moon; to be elated 文竹[文竹] wénzhú setose asparagus 娇贵[嬌貴] jiāoguì pampered; fragile; finicky 清道夫[清道夫] qīngdàofū street cleaner; garbage collector; (soccer) sweeper 虎尾[虎尾] Hǔwěi Huwei town in Yunlin county 雲林縣|云林县[Yun2 lin2 xian4], Taiwan 照理[照理] zhàolǐ according to reason; usually; in the normal course of events; to attend to 断句[斷句] duànjù to pause at appropriate points in reading aloud unpunctuated writing; to punctuate 推广[推廣] tuīguǎng to extend; to spread; to popularize; generalization; promotion (of a product etc) 草包[草包] cǎobāo idiot; straw bag 皮包[皮包] píbāo handbag; briefcase 平分[平分] píngfēn to divide evenly; to bisect (geometry); deuce (tennis); tied score 再发[再發] zàifā to reissue //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep172/34 words - 20 min 卸妆[卸妝] xièzhuāng to remove makeup; (old) to take off formal dress and ornaments 一行[一行] yīxíng party; delegation 真诚[真誠] zhēnchéng true; sincere; genuine 车站[車站] chēzhàn rail station; bus stop; CL:處|处[chu4],個|个[ge4] 欣然[欣然] xīnrán gladly; cheerfully 麻[麻] má generic name for hemp, flax etc; hemp or flax fiber for textile materials; sesame; CL:縷|缕[lu:3]; (of materials) rough or coarse; pocked; pitted; to have pins and needles or tingling; to feel numb 甜言蜜语[甜言蜜語] tiányánmìyǔ (idiom) sweet words; sweet talk; cajolery 武打[武打] wǔdǎ acrobatic fighting in Chinese opera or dance 飘飘然[飄飄然] piāopiāorán elated; light and airy feeling (after a few drinks); smug and conceited; complacent //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep173/25 words - 18 min 柠檬水[檸檬水] níngméngshuǐ lemonade 重男轻女[重男輕女] zhòngnánqīngnǚ to value males and attach less importance to females (idiom) 盼望[盼望] pànwàng to hope for; to look forward to 奖状[獎狀] jiǎngzhuàng prize certificate; certificate of merit 天涯海角[天涯海角] tiānyáhǎijiǎo the ends of the earth; separated worlds apart 视线[視線] shìxiàn line of sight 底线[底線] dǐxiàn to underline; bottom line; base line (in sports); baseline; minimum; spy; plant 想入非非[想入非非] xiǎngrùfēifēi to indulge in fantasy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild 居心不良[居心不良] jūxīnbùliáng to harbor evil intentions (idiom) 坚[堅] jiān strong; solid; firm; unyielding; resolute 漫长[漫長] màncháng very long; endless 粮[糧] liáng grain; food; provisions; agricultural tax paid in grain 便利商店[便利商店] biànlìshāngdiàn convenience store (Tw) 短期[短期] duǎnqī short term; short-term 悬殊[懸殊] xuánshū widely different; large disparity 型男[型男] xíngnán fashionable and good-looking guy (slang) 绩优股[績優股] jìyōugǔ gilt-edged stock; blue chip stock 涨停板[漲停板] zhǎngtíngbǎn daily upper limit on the price of a stock 潜力股[潛力股] qiánlìgǔ stock that has potential to increase in value; (fig.) sb with good prospects 蝴蝶结[蝴蝶結] húdiéjié bow; bowknot 篡位[篡位] cuànwèi to seize the throne 颜面[顏面] yánmiàn face; prestige 失调[失調] shītiáo imbalance; to become dysfunctional; to lack proper care (after an illness etc) 卡车[卡車] kǎchē truck; CL:輛|辆[liang4] 外伤[外傷] wàishāng injury; wound; trauma //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep173/26 words - 19 min 祸水[禍水] huòshuǐ source of calamity (esp. of women) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep174/25 words - 17 min 退场[退場] tuìchǎng to leave a place where some event is taking place; (of an actor) to exit; (sports) to leave the field; (of an audience) to leave 大口[大口] dàkǒu big mouthful (of food, drink, smoke etc); open mouth; gulping; gobbling; gaping 严[嚴] yán tight (closely sealed); stern; strict; rigorous; severe; father 战略[戰略] zhànlüè strategy 获取[獲取] huòqǔ to gain; to get; to acquire 行李[行李] xíngli luggage; CL:件[jian4] 纪念品[紀念品] jìniànpǐn souvenir 扳手[扳手] bānshǒu spanner; wrench; lever (on a machine) 担误[擔誤] dānwu variant of 耽誤|耽误[dan1 wu5] 门票[門票] ménpiào ticket (for theater, cinema etc) 注入[注入] zhùrù to pour into; to empty into 胆颤心惊[膽顫心驚] dǎnchànxīnjīng panic-stricken 一贯[一貫] yīguàn consistent; constant; from start to finish; all along; persistent 杂物[雜物] záwù junk; items of no value; various bits and bobs 解聘[解聘] jiěpìn to dismiss an employee; to sack 听从[聽從] tīngcóng to listen and obey; to comply with; to heed; to hearken 无缝[無縫] wúfèng seamless 横刀夺爱[橫刀奪愛] héngdāoduó'ài to rob sb of sth they cherish (idiom) 手里[手裡] shǒulǐ in hand; (a situation is) in sb's hands 死不瞑目[死不瞑目] sǐbùmíngmù dead but will not close the eyes (idiom); to die with a remaining grievance 瞑目[瞑目] míngmù close one's eyes in death and die contentedly 里程[里程] lǐchéng mileage (distance traveled); course (of development) 期许[期許] qīxǔ to hope; to expect; expectation(s) 极致[極致] jízhì peak; pinnacle; ultimate 仅仅[僅僅] jǐnjǐn barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep174/36 words - 20 min 院校[院校] yuànxiào college; academy; educational institution 录取率[錄取率] lùqǔlǜ acceptance rate; admission rate 名声[名聲] míngshēng reputation 阵容[陣容] zhènróng troop arrangement; battle formation; lineup (of a sports team etc) 刚正不阿[剛正不阿] gāngzhèngbù'ē upright and plainspoken 不佳[不佳] bùjiā not good 行列[行列] hángliè ranks; procession 讳[諱] huì to avoid mentioning; taboo word; name of deceased emperor or superior 飞快[飛快] fēikuài very fast; at lightning speed; (coll.) razor-sharp 调动[調動] diàodòng to transfer; to maneuver (troops etc); movement of personnel; to mobilize; to bring into play 分身乏术[分身乏術] fēnshēnfáshù to be up to one's ears in work (idiom); to be unable to attend to other things at the same time //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep175/25 words - 15 min 管束[管束] guǎnshù to exercise control over; restriction; control 何方[何方] héfāng where? 空降[空降] kōngjiàng to drop from the sky; (fig.) to appear out of nowhere; (attributive) airborne 半点[半點] bàndiǎn the least bit 信誉[信譽] xìnyù prestige; distinction; reputation; trust 语文[語文] yǔwén literature and language; (PRC) Chinese (as a school subject) 助力[助力] zhùlì a helping hand; help; assistance 共有[共有] gòngyǒu to have altogether; in all 新生[新生] xīnshēng new; newborn; emerging; nascent; rebirth; regeneration; new life; new student 好在[好在] hǎozài luckily; fortunately 没大没小[沒大沒小] méidàméixiǎo impolite; cheeky; impudent 最终[最終] zuìzhōng final; ultimate 自食恶果[自食惡果] zìshí'èguǒ lit. to eat one's own bitter fruit (idiom); fig. to suffer the consequences of one's own actions; to stew in one's own juice 独尊[獨尊] dúzūn to revere as sole orthodoxy; to hold supremacy (of a religion, ideology, cultural norm, social group etc); to be dominant 小鬼[小鬼] xiǎoguǐ little demon (term of endearment for a child); mischievous child; imp 坟墓[墳墓] fénmù grave; tomb 一席话[一席話] yīxíhuà the content of a conversation; words; remarks 戚[戚] qī relative; parent; grief; sorrow; battle-axe 盟友[盟友] méngyǒu ally 拖地[拖地] tuōdì to mop the floor; (of a gown etc) to trail on the ground; full-length 语无伦次[語無倫次] yǔwúlúncì incoherent speech; to talk without rhyme or reason (idiom) 日积月累[日積月累] rìjīyuèlěi to accumulate over a long period of time 循序渐进[循序漸進] xúnxùjiànjìn in sequence, step by step (idiom); to make steady progress incrementally 出局[出局] chūjú to send off (player for a foul); to knock out (i.e. to beat in a knock-out tournament); to eliminate; to call out; to kill off; to pull out of (a competition); to retire (a runner in baseball); out (i.e. man out in baseball) 过人[過人] guòrén to surpass others; outstanding; (basketball, soccer etc) to get past an opponent //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep175/34 words - 19 min 精英[精英] jīngyīng cream; elite; essence; quintessence 谜[謎] mí riddle 退位[退位] tuìwèi to abdicate 庆[慶] qìng to celebrate 香瓜[香瓜] xiāngguā cantaloupe melon 变更[變更] biàngēng to change; to alter; to modify 矮小[矮小] ǎixiǎo short and small; low and small; undersized 服仪[服儀] fúyí attire and grooming 苦闷[苦悶] kǔmèn depressed; dejected; feeling low //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep176/15 words - 19 min 外貌[外貌] wàimào profile; appearance 改造[改造] gǎizào to transform; to reform; to remodel; to remold 美容院[美容院] měiróngyuàn beauty salon; lady's hair parlor 魔法[魔法] mófǎ enchantment; magic 落得[落得] luòde ending up as; leading to; resulting in; in total 自讨没趣[自討沒趣] zìtǎoméiqù to invite a snub; to court a rebuff 不值[不值] bùzhí not worth 苦中作乐[苦中作樂] kǔzhōngzuòlè to find joy in sorrows (idiom); to enjoy sth in spite of one's suffering 固守[固守] gùshǒu to strongly defend one's position; to be entrenched; to cling to 世事[世事] shìshì affairs of life; things of the world 始终[始終] shǐzhōng from beginning to end; all along 歌词[歌詞] gēcí song lyric; lyrics 查看[查看] chákàn to look over; to examine; to check up; to ferret out 灵通[靈通] língtōng fast and abundant (news); clever; effective 定时[定時] dìngshí to fix a time; fixed time; timed (of explosive etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep177/23 words - 21 min 例句[例句] lìjù example sentence 皇后镇[皇后鎮] Huánghòuzhèn Queenstown, town in New Zealand 探险[探險] tànxiǎn to explore; to go on an expedition; adventure 闻名[聞名] wénmíng well-known; famous; renowned; eminent 句型[句型] jùxíng sentence pattern (in grammar) 史密斯[史密斯] Shǐmìsī Smith (name) 台中[台中] Táizhōng Taizhong or Taichung city and county in central Taiwan 复数[複數] fùshù plural; complex number (math.) 基督教[基督教] Jīdūjiào Christianity; Christian 天主教[天主教] Tiānzhǔjiào Catholicism 独裁[獨裁] dúcái dictatorship 乐观[樂觀] lèguān optimistic; hopeful 备课[備課] bèikè (of a teacher) to prepare lessons 书籍[書籍] shūjí books; works 表里[表裡] biǎolǐ the outside and the inside; one's outward show and inner thoughts; exterior and interior 从实招来[從實招來] cóngshízhāolái to own up to the facts 香菇[香菇] xiānggū shiitake (Lentinus edodes), an edible mushroom 高高兴兴[高高興興] gāogāoxìngxìng cheerful and optimistic; in a good mood; gaily 高处[高處] gāochù high place; elevation 展览馆[展覽館] zhǎnlǎnguǎn exhibition hall 魄力[魄力] pòlì courage; daring; boldness; resolution; drive 战战兢兢[戰戰兢兢] zhànzhànjīngjīng trembling with fear; with fear and trepidation 岗[崗] gǎng mound; policeman's beat //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep178/25 words - 13 min 害得[害得] hàide to cause or lead to sth bad 民俗[民俗] mínsú popular custom 疗法[療法] liáofǎ therapy; treatment 敲打[敲打] qiāodǎ to beat sb; to beat (a drum) 经由[經由] jīngyóu via 拍打[拍打] pāida to pat; to slap; (of a bird) to flap (one's wings) 侧[側] cè the side; to incline towards; to lean; inclined; lateral; side 坐骨神经[坐骨神經] zuògǔshénjīng sciatic nerve 忧郁[憂鬱] yōuyù sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected 焦躁[焦躁] jiāozào fretful; impatient 冰雪聪明[冰雪聰明] bīngxuěcōngming exceptionally intelligent (idiom) 蛤蟆[蛤蟆] háma frog; toad 忆[憶] yì to recollect; to remember; memory 人命[人命] rénmìng human life; CL:條|条[tiao2] 草泥马[草泥馬] cǎonímǎ grass mud horse; used as a substitute for 肏你媽|肏你妈[cao4 ni3 ma1], to mock or avoid censorship on the Internet 草原[草原] cǎoyuán grassland; prairie; CL:片[pian4] 茅塞顿开[茅塞頓開] máosèdùnkāi murky darkness suddenly opens (idiom); a sudden flash of insight and all is clear 门外[門外] ménwài outside the door 一流[一流] yīliú top quality; front ranking 过滤[過濾] guòlǜ to filter; filter 评比[評比] píngbǐ to evaluate (by comparison) 国人[國人] guórén compatriots (literary); fellow countrymen 上下班[上下班] shàngxiàbān to start and finish work 交谈[交談] jiāotán to discuss; to converse; chat; discussion 刺猬[刺蝟] cìwei hedgehog //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep178/31 words - 19 min 新一代[新一代] xīnyīdài new generation 巨星[巨星] jùxīng (astronomy) giant star; (fig.) superstar (of opera, basketball etc) 大红大紫[大紅大紫] dàhóngdàzǐ to hit the big time 古诗[古詩] gǔshī old verse; Classical Chinese poem 未经[未經] wèijīng not having undergone; without (having gone though a certain process) 车程[車程] chēchéng travel time; expected time for a car journey //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep179/25 words - 18 min 捕风捉影[捕風捉影] bǔfēngzhuōyǐng lit. chasing the wind and clutching at shadows (idiom); fig. groundless accusations; to act on hearsay evidence 阎罗王[閻羅王] YánluóWáng Yama, King of Hell; translation of Sanskrit: Yama Raja 掠[掠] lüè to take over by force; to rob; to plunder; to brush over; to skim; to sweep 洒水[灑水] sǎshuǐ to sprinkle 看不清[看不清] kànbuqīng not able to see clearly 市立[市立] shìlì municipal; city; city-run 学术[學術] xuéshù learning; science; academic; CL:個|个[ge4] 研讨会[研討會] yántǎohuì discussion forum; seminar 补救[補救] bǔjiù to remedy 小型[小型] xiǎoxíng small scale; small size 读书会[讀書會] dúshūhuì study group 困惑[困惑] kùnhuò bewildered; perplexed; confused; difficult problem; perplexity 顺遂[順遂] shùnsuì everything is going smoothly; just as one wishes 反悔[反悔] fǎnhuǐ to renege; to go back (on a deal); to back out (of a promise) 明知故问[明知故問] míngzhīgùwèn to ask a question, already knowing the answer 专一[專一] zhuānyī single-minded; concentrated 志向[志向] zhìxiàng ambition; goal; ideal; aspiration 不相干[不相干] bùxiānggān to be irrelevant; to have nothing to do with 停工[停工] tínggōng to stop work; to shut down; to stop production 比方[比方] bǐfang analogy; instance; for instance 不定词[不定詞] bùdìngcí infinitive 动词[動詞] dòngcí verb 受词[受詞] shòucí object (linguistics) 自在[自在] zìzai free; unrestrained; comfortable; at ease 文法[文法] wénfǎ grammar //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep180/25 words - 18 min 测[測] cè to survey; to measure; to conjecture 窄[窄] zhǎi narrow; narrow-minded; badly off 一道[一道] yīdào together 酱料[醬料] jiàngliào sauce 围绕[圍繞] wéirào to revolve around; to center on (an issue) 一去不复返[一去不復返] yīqùbùfùfǎn gone forever 下雪[下雪] xiàxuě to snow 上帝[上帝] Shàngdì God 体育系[體育系] tǐyùxì Physical Education department 不划算[不划算] bùhuásuàn it isn't worth it; not cost-effective; not profitable; too expensive 费尽心思[費盡心思] fèijìnxīnsi to rack one's brains (idiom); to take great pains to think sth through 欲言又止[欲言又止] yùyányòuzhǐ to want to say sth but then hesitate 个例[個例] gèlì specific example; rare instance 接纳[接納] jiēnà to admit (to membership) 苍白[蒼白] cāngbái pale; wan 转捩点[轉捩點] zhuǎnlièdiǎn turning point 迟疑[遲疑] chíyí to hesitate 喜爱[喜愛] xǐ'ài to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite 盛行[盛行] shèngxíng to be in vogue; to be prevalent 跑道[跑道] pǎodào athletic track; track; runway (i.e. airstrip) 雷达[雷達] léidá radar (loanword) 出书[出書] chūshū to publish books 翩翩[翩翩] piānpiān elegant; graceful; smart; to dance lightly 如雷贯耳[如雷貫耳] rúléiguàn'ěr lit. like thunder piercing the ear; a well-known reputation (idiom) 十字路口[十字路口] shízìlùkǒu crossroads; intersection //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep180/36 words - 19 min 迷途[迷途] mítú to lose one's way 羔羊[羔羊] gāoyáng sheep; lamb 牧羊犬[牧羊犬] mùyángquǎn sheepdog 牧羊人[牧羊人] mùyángrén shepherd 引领[引領] yǐnlǐng to crane one's neck; to await eagerly; to lead; to show the way 汪洋[汪洋] wāngyáng vast body of water; CL:片[pian4] 艘[艘] sōu classifier for ships; Taiwan pr. [sao1] 灯塔[燈塔] dēngtǎ lighthouse; CL:座[zuo4] 鹅銮鼻[鵝鑾鼻] Éluánbí Cape Eluanpi or Eluanbi, southernmost point of Taiwan Island 指引[指引] zhǐyǐn to guide; to show; to point (the way); directions; guidance; guidelines 解惑[解惑] jiěhuò to dispel doubts; to clear up confusion //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep181/25 words - 10 min 僵化[僵化] jiānghuà to become rigid 重回[重回] chónghuí to return 尽力而为[盡力而為] jìnlì'érwéi to try one's utmost; to strive 后尘[後塵] hòuchén lit. trailing dust; fig. sb's footsteps; course in life 痛快[痛快] tòngkuài delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5] 胺[胺] àn amine; Taiwan pr. [an1] 亢奋[亢奮] kàngfèn excited; stimulated 多巴胺[多巴胺] duōbā'àn dopamine 球员[球員] qiúyuán sports club member; footballer, golfer etc 包场[包場] bāochǎng to reserve all the seats (or a large block of seats) at a theater, restaurant etc 绩[績] jì to spin (hemp etc); merit; accomplishment; Taiwan pr. [ji1] 优生[優生] yōushēng eugenics; outstanding student 刻板印象[刻板印象] kèbǎnyìnxiàng stereotype 地理位置[地理位置] dìlǐwèizhi geographical location 位于[位於] wèiyú to be located at; to be situated at; to lie 东北[東北] dōngběi northeast 尼罗河[尼羅河] NíluóHé Nile (river) 下游[下游] xiàyóu lower reaches (of a river); lower level; lower echelon; downstream 古国[古國] gǔguó ancient country 悠久[悠久] yōujiǔ long (tradition, history etc) 法老[法老] fǎlǎo pharaoh (loanword) 取材[取材] qǔcái to collect material 死亡[死亡] sǐwáng to die; death 死者[死者] sǐzhě the dead; the deceased 原[原] yuán former; original; primary; raw; level; cause; source //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep181/48 words - 20 min 译[譯] yì to translate; to interpret 通往[通往] tōngwǎng to lead to 描述[描述] miáoshù to describe; description 对生[對生] duìshēng opposite (botany) 误导[誤導] wùdǎo to mislead; to misguide; misleading 音译[音譯] yīnyì transliteration (rendering phonetic value, e.g. of English words in Chinese characters); characters giving phonetic value of Chinese word or name (when the correct characters may be unknown); transcription (linguistics); to transcribe phonetic symbols 举手之劳[舉手之勞] jǔshǒuzhīláo lit. the exertion of lifting one's hand (idiom); fig. a very slight effort 诈[詐] zhà to cheat; to swindle; to pretend; to feign; to draw sb out; to try to extract information by deceit or bluff 冒烟[冒煙] màoyān to discharge smoke; to fume with rage 脏兮兮[髒兮兮] zāngxīxī dirty; filthy 面粉[麵粉] miànfěn flour 沾满[沾滿] zhānmǎn muddy; covered in (mud, dust, sweat, blood etc); daubed in 晾[晾] liàng to dry in the air; (fig.) to cold-shoulder 坐以待毙[坐以待斃] zuòyǐdàibì to sit and wait for death (idiom); resigned to one's fate 霉[霉] méi bacteria; fungi; moldy 臭味[臭味] chòuwèi bad smell; foul odor 残渣[殘渣] cánzhā remainder; filtered out residue; sediment; waste product; debris; detritus; rubbish 弄脏[弄髒] nòngzāng to make dirty; to defile; to smear 洗衣粉[洗衣粉] xǐyīfěn laundry detergent; washing powder 卫生[衛生] wèishēng health; hygiene; sanitation 消散[消散] xiāosàn to dissipate 里外[裡外] lǐwài inside and out; or so 呕[嘔] ǒu vomit //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep182/16 words - 19 min 民生[民生] mínshēng people's livelihood; people's welfare 从一而终[從一而終] cóngyī'érzhōng faithful unto death (i.e. Confucian ban on widow remarrying) 免疫[免疫] miǎnyì immunity (to disease) 晕船[暈船] yùnchuán to become seasick 脸皮薄[臉皮薄] liǎnpíbáo thin-skinned; sensitive 厚脸皮[厚臉皮] hòuliǎnpí brazen; shameless; impudent; cheek; thick-skinned 大厅[大廳] dàtīng hall; lounge 顶天立地[頂天立地] dǐngtiānlìdì lit. able to support both heaven and earth; of indomitable spirit (idiom) 洋装[洋裝] yángzhuāng Western-style dress 手笔[手筆] shǒubǐ sth written or painted in one's own hand; (of a writer, calligrapher or painter) skill; style; hand; (fig.) style shown in spending money, handling business etc; scale 国小[國小] guóxiǎo elementary school (Tw); abbr. for 國民小學|国民小学[guo2 min2 xiao3 xue2] 向外[向外] xiàngwài out; outward 求援[求援] qiúyuán to ask for help 不为人知[不為人知] bùwéirénzhī not known to anyone; secret; unknown 一点一滴[一點一滴] yīdiǎnyīdī bit by bit; every little bit 闹钟[鬧鐘] nàozhōng alarm clock //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep183/25 words - 10 min 挖苦[挖苦] wākǔ to speak sarcastically; to make cutting remarks 吵醒[吵醒] chǎoxǐng to wake sb up with a noise 耳塞[耳塞] ěrsāi earplug; earphone 好鸟[好鳥] hǎoniǎo person of good character; nice person; bird with a melodious voice or beautiful plumage 枝[枝] zhī branch; classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc 亦[亦] yì also 贯通[貫通] guàntōng to link up; to thread together 融为一体[融為一體] róngwéiyītǐ to fuse together (idiom); hypostatic union (religion) 意谓[意謂] yìwèi to mean; meaning 自然界[自然界] zìránjiè nature; the natural world 瞌睡[瞌睡] kēshuì drowsy; to doze; to nap 流鼻血[流鼻血] liúbíxiě to bleed from the nose; (fig.) to be sexually aroused 止[止] zhǐ to stop; to prohibit; until; only 投诉[投訴] tóusù complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer) 父母亲[父母親] fùmǔqīn parents 洗脑[洗腦] xǐnǎo to brainwash 先秦[先秦] xiānQín pre-Qin, Chinese history up to the foundation of the Qin imperial dynasty in 221 BC 韵[韻] yùn beautiful sound; appeal; charm; vowel; rhyme; in Chinese phonetics, the medial and final sound of a syllable (i.e. excluding the initial consonant) 蒹[蒹] jiān reed 葭[葭] jiā reed; Phragmites communis 破财[破財] pòcái bankrupt; to suffer financial loss 钙[鈣] gài calcium (chemistry) 告发[告發] gàofā to lodge an accusation; accusation (law) 反驳[反駁] fǎnbó to retort; to refute 兴师问罪[興師問罪] xīngshīwènzuì to send punitive forces against; (fig.) to criticize violently //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep183/36 words - 19 min 任凭[任憑] rènpíng no matter what; despite; to allow (sb to act arbitrarily) 锅[鍋] guō pot; pan; boiler; CL:口[kou3],隻|只[zhi1] 吕[呂] lǚ pitchpipe, pitch standard, one of the twelve semitones in the traditional tone system 名人[名人] míngrén personage; celebrity 童话[童話] tónghuà children's fairy tales 文凭[文憑] wénpíng diploma 出名[出名] chūmíng well-known for sth; to become well known; to make one's mark 竿子[竿子] gānzi bamboo pole; CL:根[gen1],個|个[ge4] 母老虎[母老虎] mǔlǎohǔ tigress; (fig.) fierce woman; vixen 两方[兩方] liǎngfāng both sides (in contract); the two opposing sides (in a dispute) 撒野[撒野] sāyě to display shockingly bad behavior; to behave atrociously //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep184/24 words - 20 min 耳机[耳機] ěrjī headphones; earphones; telephone receiver 入睡[入睡] rùshuì to fall asleep 浅[淺] qiǎn shallow; light (color) 眠[眠] mián to sleep; to hibernate 桌灯[桌燈] zhuōdēng desk lamp 间接[間接] jiànjiē indirect 模糊不清[模糊不清] móhubùqīng indistinct; fuzzy; blurred with age 倒影[倒影] dàoyǐng inverted image; reversed image (e.g. upside down) 主食[主食] zhǔshí main food; staple (rice and noodles) 不定[不定] bùdìng indefinite; indeterminate; (botany) adventitious 行业[行業] hángyè industry; business 夕阳[夕陽] xīyáng sunset; the setting sun 产业[產業] chǎnyè industry; estate; property; industrial 自欺欺人[自欺欺人] zìqīqīrén to deceive others and to deceive oneself; to believe one's own lies 愚蠢[愚蠢] yúchǔn silly; stupid 霸占[霸佔] bàzhàn to occupy by force; to seize; to dominate 手忙脚乱[手忙腳亂] shǒumángjiǎoluàn to act with confusion; to be in a flurry; to be flustered 棉[棉] mián generic term for cotton or kapok; cotton; padded or quilted with cotton 美容觉[美容覺] měiróngjiào beauty sleep (before midnight) 打压[打壓] dǎyā to suppress; to beat down 处在[處在] chǔzài to be situated at; to find oneself at 事端[事端] shìduān disturbance; incident 秉持[秉持] bǐngchí to uphold; to hold fast to 两难[兩難] liǎngnán dilemma; quandary; to face a difficult choice //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep185/25 words - 14 min 争议[爭議] zhēngyì controversy; dispute; to dispute 郊游[郊遊] jiāoyóu to go for an outing; to go on an excursion 太白[太白] Tàibái Taibai County in Baoji 寶雞|宝鸡[Bao3 ji1], Shaanxi; Venus 眼白[眼白] yǎnbái white of the eye 分歧[分歧] fēnqí divergent; difference (of opinion, position); disagreement; bifurcation (math.) 长进[長進] zhǎngjìn to make progress; progress 盲从[盲從] mángcóng to follow blindly; to conform slavishly; unthinking obedience 跟从[跟從] gēncóng to follow; (of a woman) to get married; (old) attendant 算数[算數] suànshù to count numbers; to keep to one's word; to hold (i.e. to remain valid); to count (i.e. to be important) 唱反调[唱反調] chàngfǎndiào to express a different view; to take a different position 撞倒[撞倒] zhuàngdǎo to knock down; to knock over; to run over (sb) 荒[荒] huāng desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice; absurd; uncultivated; to neglect 支撑[支撐] zhīchēng to prop up; to support; strut; brace 无数[無數] wúshù countless; numberless; innumerable 教学相长[教學相長] jiàoxuéxiāngzhǎng when you teach someone, both teacher and student will benefit 扶持[扶持] fúchí to help; to assist 封闭[封閉] fēngbì to seal; to close; to confine; to seal off; to close down; sealed; confined; closed; unreceptive 爱戴[愛戴] àidài to love and respect; love and respect 有机[有機] yǒujī organic 暴怒[暴怒] bàonù to fly into a rage; to rage violently 亲子[親子] qīnzǐ parent and child; parent-child (relationship); two successive generations 轧[軋] gá to crush together (in a crowd); to make friends; to check (accounts) 喜饼[喜餅] xǐbǐng double happiness cakes, pastries offered by a man to his fiancée's family at the time of their engagement 精神恍惚[精神恍惚] jīngshénhuǎnghū absent-minded; in a trance 餐点[餐點] cāndiǎn food; dish; meal //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep185/30 words - 19 min 大动干戈[大動干戈] dàdònggāngē to go to war (idiom); to make a big fuss over sth 因子[因子] yīnzǐ factor; (genetic) trait; (math.) factor; divisor 连系[連繫] liánxì to link; to connect 不闻不问[不聞不問] bùwénbùwèn not to hear, not to question (idiom); to show no interest in sth; uncritical; not in the least concerned 独独[獨獨] dúdú alone //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep186/25 words - 13 min 现行犯[現行犯] xiànxíngfàn criminal caught red-handed 蓄意[蓄意] xùyì deliberate; premeditated; malice 逗留[逗留] dòuliú to stay at; to stop over 延误[延誤] yánwu to delay; to be held up; to miss (an opportunity); delay; holdup 干扰[干擾] gānrǎo to disturb; to interfere; perturbation; interference (physics) 正值[正值] zhèngzhí just at the time of; honest; upright; (math.) positive value 劝导[勸導] quàndǎo to advise; to attempt to convince 劝说[勸說] quànshuō to persuade; persuasion; to advise 自找麻烦[自找麻煩] zìzhǎomáfan to ask for trouble; to invite difficulties 替死鬼[替死鬼] tìsǐguǐ scapegoat; fall guy 小动作[小動作] xiǎodòngzuò bad habit (e.g. nose-picking); petty maneuver; dirty trick; gamesmanship 寸步难行[寸步難行] cùnbùnánxíng unable to move a single step (idiom); to be in an (extremely) difficult situation 海阔天空[海闊天空] hǎikuòtiānkōng wide sea and sky (idiom); boundless open vistas; the whole wide world; chatting about everything under the sun 心知肚明[心知肚明] xīnzhīdùmíng to be well aware 自便[自便] zìbiàn to do as one pleases; to not inconvenience oneself 冠冕堂皇[冠冕堂皇] guānmiǎntánghuáng high-sounding; dignified; pompous (idiom) 激进[激進] jījìn radical; extreme; extremist 口不择言[口不擇言] kǒubùzéyán to speak incoherently; to ramble; to talk irresponsibly 私心[私心] sīxīn selfishness; selfish motives 思维[思維] sīwéi (line of) thought; thinking 梗[梗] gěng branch; stem; stalk; CL:根[gen1]; to block; to hinder; (Tw) interesting, fresh, or amusing subject matter or scenario 刚愎自用[剛愎自用] gāngbìzìyòng obstinate and self-opinionated (idiom) 恨不得[恨不得] hènbude wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth 键[鍵] jiàn key (on a piano or computer keyboard); button (on a mouse or other device); chemical bond; linchpin 有勇无谋[有勇無謀] yǒuyǒngwúmóu bold but not very astute (idiom) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep186/36 words - 18 min 适可而止[適可而止] shìkě'érzhǐ to stop before going too far (idiom); to stop while one can; don't overdo it; stop while you're ahead 见好就收[見好就收] jiànhǎojiùshōu to quit while one is ahead (idiom); to know when to stop 最为[最為] zuìwéi the most 吭[吭] háng throat 遭受[遭受] zāoshòu to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune) 大骂[大罵] dàmà to rain curses (on sb); to let sb have it; to bawl sb out 呐喊[吶喊] nàhǎn shout; rallying cry; cheering; to shout 胸腔[胸腔] xiōngqiāng thoracic cavity 尺度[尺度] chǐdù scale; yardstick 荣华富贵[榮華富貴] rónghuáfùguì glory, splendor, wealth and rank (idiom); high position and great wealth 所料[所料] suǒliào expectation; what one anticipates //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep187/23 words - 18 min 绳[繩] shéng rope; CL:根[gen1] 砺[礪] lì grind; sandstone 博学[博學] bóxué learned; erudite 劝学[勸學] quànxué On learning, classic book by Confucian philosopher Xun Zi 荀子 (c. 310-237 BC) 借镜[借鏡] jièjìng (Tw) to draw on (others' experience); to learn from (how others do things); lesson to be learned (by observing others) 本文[本文] běnwén this text; article; the main body of a book 揭[揭] jiē to take the lid off; to expose; to unmask 指出[指出] zhǐchū to indicate; to point out 庸庸碌碌[庸庸碌碌] yōngyōnglùlù ordinary; mediocre 有益[有益] yǒuyì useful; beneficial; profitable 遵照[遵照] zūnzhào in accordance with; to follow (the rules) 破冰[破冰] pòbīng to break the ice; groundbreaking (in relations) 这一阵子[這一陣子] zhèyīzhènzi recently; currently 拔河[拔河] báhé tug-of-war; to take part in a tug-of-war 交恶[交惡] jiāo'è to become enemies; to become hostile towards 修复[修復] xiūfù to restore; to renovate; restoration; (computing) to fix (a bug) 反胃[反胃] fǎnwèi retching; vomiting 献殷勤[獻殷勤] xiànyīnqín to be particularly attentive to (an attractive young lady or man etc); to fawn upon (an influential politician etc); to court sb's favor; to ingratiate oneself 魁梧[魁梧] kuíwú tall and sturdy 从严[從嚴] cóngyán strict; rigorous; severely 鸿[鴻] hóng eastern bean goose; great; large 芊[芊] qiān green; luxuriant growth 婚纱[婚紗] hūnshā wedding dress; CL:身[shen1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep188/25 words - 12 min 落寞[落寞] luòmò lonely; desolate 普及[普及] pǔjí to spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular; universal; ubiquitous; pervasive 推敲[推敲] tuīqiāo to think over 力学[力學] lìxué mechanics; to study hard 抓紧[抓緊] zhuājǐn to grasp firmly; to pay special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of 手心[手心] shǒuxīn palm (of one's hand); control (extended meaning from having something in the palm of one's hand) 手掌[手掌] shǒuzhǎng palm 绳子[繩子] shéngzi cord; string; rope; CL:條|条[tiao2] 纹路[紋路] wénlù veined pattern; wrinkles; vein lines (in marble or fingerprint); grain (in wood etc) 摩擦力[摩擦力] mócālì friction 打滑[打滑] dǎhuá to skid; to slip; to slide 倾斜[傾斜] qīngxié to incline; to lean; to slant; to slope; to tilt 平行[平行] píngxíng parallel; of equal rank; simultaneous 仰[仰] yǎng to face upward; to look up; to admire; to rely on 夫唱妇随[夫唱婦隨] fūchàngfùsuí fig. the man sings and the woman follows; fig. marital harmony 看懂[看懂] kàndǒng to understand what one is reading or watching 夹紧[夾緊] jiājǐn to clamp; to grip 双脚[雙腳] shuāngjiǎo two legs; both feet 绿茶[綠茶] lǜchá green tea 冲冲[沖沖] chōngchōng excitedly 刺探[刺探] cìtàn to pry into; to spy on; to probe into 军情[軍情] jūnqíng military situation; military intelligence 胀[脹] zhàng dropsical; swollen; to swell; to be bloated 肿胀[腫脹] zhǒngzhàng swelling; oedema; internal bruising 蹈[蹈] dǎo to tread on; to trample; to stamp; to fulfill; Taiwan pr. [dao4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep188/31 words - 18 min 辙[轍] chè to remove; to withdraw 拾获[拾獲] shíhuò to find; to pick up; to obtain 牛逼[牛逼] niúbī variant of 牛屄[niu2 bi1] 动画片[動畫片] dònghuàpiàn animated film 水肿[水腫] shuǐzhǒng (med.) edema; dropsy 泡脚[泡腳] pàojiǎo foot bath; foot soak //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep189/23 words - 21 min 自满[自滿] zìmǎn complacent; self-satisfied 搭理[搭理] dāli variant of 答理[da1 li5] 芥蒂[芥蒂] jièdì an obstruction; barrier; ill-feeling; grudge 淫荡[淫蕩] yíndàng loose in morals; lascivious; licentious; lewd 复元[復元] fùyuán variant of 復原|复原[fu4 yuan2] 枪口[槍口] qiāngkǒu muzzle of a gun 扳[扳] bān to pull; to turn (sth) around; to turn around (a situation); to recoup 欢乐[歡樂] huānlè gaiety; gladness; glee; merriment; pleasure; happy; joyous; gay 女巫[女巫] nǚwū witch 读心术[讀心術] dúxīnshù mind reading (in psychology or Western magic) 坚硬[堅硬] jiānyìng hard; solid 混凝土[混凝土] hùnníngtǔ concrete 勉为其难[勉為其難] miǎnwéiqínán to tackle a difficult job (idiom); to do sth reluctantly 开诚布公[開誠布公] kāichéngbùgōng lit. deal sincerely and fairly (idiom); frank and open-minded; plain speaking; Let's talk frankly and openly between ourselves.; to put one's cards on the table 不以为然[不以為然] bùyǐwéirán not to accept as correct (idiom); to object; to disapprove; to take exception to 倾听[傾聽] qīngtīng to listen attentively 口头[口頭] kǒutóu oral; verbal 岂[豈] qǐ how? (emphatic question) 小媳妇[小媳婦] xiǎoxífu young married woman; mistress; (fig.) punching bag; (old) child bride 大坏蛋[大壞蛋] dàhuàidàn scoundrel; bastard 啃书[啃書] kěnshū lit. to gnaw a book; to study; to cram 缘故[緣故] yuángù reason; cause 竭尽全力[竭盡全力] jiéjìnquánlì to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep190/25 words - 17 min 憋不住[憋不住] biēbuzhù to be unable to repress sth; to be unable to contain oneself 水桶[水桶] shuǐtǒng bucket 叫做[叫做] jiàozuò to be called; to be known as 顾名思义[顧名思義] gùmíngsīyì as the name implies 借光[借光] jièguāng excuse me (i.e. let me through, please); reflected glory; to benefit from sb else's prestige 后天[後天] hòutiān the day after tomorrow; acquired (not innate); a posteriori 兵不厌诈[兵不厭詐] bīngbùyànzhà there can never be too much deception in war; in war nothing is too deceitful; all's fair in war 兵贵神速[兵貴神速] bīngguìshénsù lit. speed is a crucial asset in war (idiom); fig. swift and resolute (in doing sth) 借用[借用] jièyòng to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use 礼让[禮讓] lǐràng to show consideration for (others); to yield to (another vehicle etc); courtesy; comity 事不宜迟[事不宜遲] shìbùyíchí the matter should not be delayed; there's no time to lose 轩然大波[軒然大波] xuānrándàbō huge waves; (fig.) ruckus; controversy; sensation 合乎[合乎] héhū to accord with; conforming to 推理[推理] tuīlǐ reasoning; inference; to infer; to deduce 相爱[相愛] xiāng'ài to love each other 存钱[存錢] cúnqián to deposit money; to save money 搬出去[搬出去] bānchūqù to move out (vacate); to shift sth out 询[詢] xún to ask about; to inquire about 三更半夜[三更半夜] sāngēngbànyè in the depth of the night; very late at night 心头[心頭] xīntóu heart; thoughts; mind 全心全意[全心全意] quánxīnquányì heart and soul; wholeheartedly 穴位[穴位] xuéwèi acupuncture point 复制[複製] fùzhì to duplicate; to make a copy of; to copy; to reproduce; to clone 作手[作手] zuòshǒu writer; expert 手肘[手肘] shǒuzhǒu elbow //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep190/27 words - 18 min 凹槽[凹槽] āocáo recess; notch; groove; fillister 不好受[不好受] bùhǎoshòu unpleasant; hard to take //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep191/25 words - 13 min 个体[個體] gètǐ individual 擦干[擦乾] cāgān to wipe dry 汗流浃背[汗流浹背] hànliújiābèi to sweat profusely (idiom); drenched in sweat 忙于[忙於] mángyú busy with 物色[物色] wùsè to look for; to seek; to choose; color of object; color of fleece (of domestic animal); to see; to notice; all kinds of things; odds and ends 洽谈[洽談] qiàtán to discuss 实地[實地] shídì on-site 单恋[單戀] dānliàn unrequited love; one-sided love 资深[資深] zīshēn veteran (journalist etc); senior; highly experienced 前辈[前輩] qiánbèi senior; older generation; precursor 直肠子[直腸子] zhíchángzi (coll.) forthright person 好胜[好勝] hàoshèng eager to win; competitive; aggressive 不择手段[不擇手段] bùzéshǒuduàn by fair means or foul; by hook or by crook; unscrupulously 斤两[斤兩] jīnliǎng weight; (fig.) importance 标的[標的] biāodì target; aim; objective; what one hopes to gain 名花有主[名花有主] mínghuāyǒuzhǔ the girl is already taken (idiom) 悬崖勒马[懸崖勒馬] xuányálèmǎ lit. to rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice (idiom); fig. to act in the nick of time 固若金汤[固若金湯] gùruòjīntāng secure as a city protected by a wall of metal and a moat of boiling water (idiom); well fortified; invulnerable to attack 拖延时间[拖延時間] tuōyánshíjiān to procrastinate; to stall for time; to filibuster 无法忍受[無法忍受] wúfǎrěnshòu intolerable 所在[所在] suǒzài place; location; (after a noun) place where it is located 比做[比做] bǐzuò to liken to; to compare to 彻头彻尾[徹頭徹尾] chètóuchèwěi lit. from head to tail (idiom); thoroughgoing; through and through; out and out; from top to bottom 蛮力[蠻力] mánlì brute force 哨[哨] shào a whistle; sentry //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep191/36 words - 19 min 亲亲[親親] qīnqīn dear one; to kiss; friendly 红线[紅線] hóngxiàn red line 娘炮[娘炮] niángpào (slang) effeminate man; sissy; effeminate 微血管[微血管] wēixuèguǎn capillary 破裂[破裂] pòliè to rupture; to fracture; to break down; (linguistics) plosion 粉红[粉紅] fěnhóng pink 障[障] zhàng to block; to hinder; to obstruct 老套[老套] lǎotào hackneyed; well-worn (phrase etc); same old story; stereotypical fashion 装有[裝有] zhuāngyǒu fitted with 破除[破除] pòchú to eliminate; to do away with; to get rid of 怪咖[怪咖] guàikā (slang) (Tw) loony; freak //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep192/18 words - 16 min 绯闻[緋聞] fēiwén sex scandal 遐想[遐想] xiáxiǎng reverie; daydream; to be lost in wild and fanciful thoughts 异样[異樣] yìyàng difference; peculiar 情愫[情愫] qíngsù sentiment; feeling 市场[市場] shìchǎng marketplace; market (also in abstract) 广泛[廣泛] guǎngfàn extensive; wide range 哀怨[哀怨] āiyuàn grief; resentment; aggrieved; plaintive 相差[相差] xiāngchà to differ; discrepancy between 闪过[閃過] shǎnguò to flash through (one's mind); to dodge (away from pursuers) 字数[字數] zìshù number of written characters; number of words; word count 扬名[揚名] yángmíng to become famous; to become notorious 版税[版稅] bǎnshuì royalty (on books) 铁了心[鐵了心] tiělexīn determined; unshakable 普遍[普遍] pǔbiàn universal; general; widespread; common 欧式[歐式] Ōushì in the European style; Euclidean 腋下[腋下] yèxià underarm; armpit 贯穿[貫穿] guànchuān to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link 腰际[腰際] yāojì waist; hips //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep193/25 words - 17 min 改正[改正] gǎizhèng to correct; to amend; to put right; correction; CL:個|个[ge4] 走掉[走掉] zǒudiào to leave 奶酪[奶酪] nǎilào cheese; CL:塊|块[kuai4],盒[he2],片[pian4] 影集[影集] yǐngjí photo album; CL:本[ben3]; (TV) series 迷你[迷你] mínǐ mini (as in mini-skirt or Mini Cooper) (loanword) 裙[裙] qún skirt; CL:條|条[tiao2] 宝特瓶[寶特瓶] bǎotèpíng plastic bottle 掀[掀] xiān to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse 排序[排序] páixù to sort; to arrange in order 兑换[兌換] duìhuàn to convert; to exchange 害群之马[害群之馬] hàiqúnzhīmǎ lit. a horse that brings trouble to its herd (idiom); fig. troublemaker; black sheep; rotten apple 闪失[閃失] shǎnshī mishap; accident; accidental loss 终生[終生] zhōngshēng throughout one's life; lifetime; lifelong 补回[補回] bǔhuí to make up for; to compensate 熟练[熟練] shúliàn practiced; proficient; skilled; skillful 体育项目[體育項目] tǐyùxiàngmù sporting event 前任[前任] qiánrèn predecessor; ex-; former; ex (spouse etc) 自视甚高[自視甚高] zìshìshèngāo to think highly of oneself (idiom); giving oneself airs; arrogant and self-important 糖浆[糖漿] tángjiāng syrup 选出[選出] xuǎnchū to pick out; to select; to elect 杀鸡焉用牛刀[殺雞焉用牛刀] shājīyānyòngniúdāo don't use a sledgehammer on a nut; aquila non capit muscam 胜之不武[勝之不武] shèngzhībùwǔ (fig.) to fight a one-sided battle; to have an unfair advantage in a contest 接力赛[接力賽] jiēlìsài relay race; CL:場|场[chang3] 填饱[填飽] tiánbǎo to feed to the full; to cram 接力[接力] jiēlì relay //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep194/10 words - 17 min 看不过[看不過] kànbuguò cannot stand by idly and watch; unable to put up with it any longer; see 看不過去|看不过去[kan4 bu5 guo4 qu5] 虽败犹荣[雖敗猶榮] suībàiyóuróng honorable even in defeat (idiom) 战场[戰場] zhànchǎng battlefield; CL:個|个[ge4] 明哲保身[明哲保身] míngzhébǎoshēn a wise man looks after his own hide (idiom); to put one's own safety before matters of principle 明了[明了] míngliǎo to understand clearly; to be clear about; plain; clear; also written 明瞭|明了[ming2 liao3] 责任心[責任心] zérènxīn sense of responsibility 击[擊] jī to hit; to strike; to break; Taiwan pr. [ji2] 豪[豪] háo grand; heroic 忍受[忍受] rěnshòu to bear; to endure 主力[主力] zhǔlì main force; main strength of an army //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep195/25 words - 16 min 专美于前[專美於前] zhuānměiyúqián to monopolize the limelight (idiom); to get all the glory; to rank highest 终结[終結] zhōngjié end; conclusion; to come to an end; to terminate (sth) 带种[帶種] dàizhǒng (coll.) to have character; to have guts; plucky 右方[右方] yòufāng right-hand side 伸直[伸直] shēnzhí to straighten; to stretch out 握拳[握拳] wòquán to make a fist 慢动作[慢動作] màndòngzuò slow motion 秒杀[秒殺] miǎoshā (Internet) flash sale; (sports or online gaming) rapid dispatch of an opponent 内战[內戰] nèizhàn civil war 黑白无常[黑白無常] HēiBáiWúcháng Two deities, one short, one tall, chained together at the ankle, responsible for rewarding the good and punishing the bad 公正[公正] gōngzhèng just; fair; equitable 珊瑚礁[珊瑚礁] shānhújiāo coral reef 第二位[第二位] dì'èrwèi second place 不分[不分] bùfēn not divided; irrespective; not distinguishing between 插队[插隊] chāduì to cut in line; to jump a queue; to live on a rural community (during the Cultural Revolution) 英雄好汉[英雄好漢] yīngxiónghǎohàn heroes 表妹[表妹] biǎomèi younger female cousin via female line 如释重负[如釋重負] rúshìzhòngfù as if relieved from a burden (idiom); to have a weight off one's mind 警戒[警戒] jǐngjiè to warn; to alert; to be on the alert; to stand guard; sentinel 刚毅木讷[剛毅木訥] gāngyìmùnè resolute and taciturn (idiom) 互通有无[互通有無] hùtōngyǒuwú mutual exchange of assistance (idiom); to benefit from each other's strengths and make up each other's shortfalls; to reciprocate with material assistance; scratch each other's back 饭局[飯局] fànjú dinner party; banquet 施展[施展] shīzhǎn to use fully; to put to use 开课[開課] kāikè school begins; give a course; teach a subject 处于[處於] chǔyú to be in (some state, position, or condition) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep195/35 words - 20 min 对应[對應] duìyìng to correspond; a correspondence; corresponding; homologous; matching with sth; counterpart 端架子[端架子] duānjiàzi to put on airs 星期一[星期一] Xīngqīyī Monday 星期二[星期二] Xīngqī'èr Tuesday 星期三[星期三] Xīngqīsān Wednesday 星期四[星期四] Xīngqīsì Thursday 划伤[劃傷] huáshāng to damage by scratching; to gash; to lacerate 经常[經常] jīngcháng frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily 言归正传[言歸正傳] yánguīzhèngzhuàn to return to the topic (idiom); to get back to the main point 流露[流露] liúlù to reveal (indirectly, implicitly); to show (interest, contempt etc) by means of one's actions, tone of voice etc //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep196/25 words - 14 min 处心积虑[處心積慮] chǔxīnjīlǜ to plot actively (idiom); scheming; calculating 放电[放電] fàngdiàn electrical discharge; (coll.) to lure; to entice 会意[會意] huìyì combined ideogram (one of the Six Methods 六書|六书[liu4 shu1] of forming Chinese characters); Chinese character that combines the meanings of existing elements; also known as joint ideogram or associative compounds; to comprehend without being told explicitly; to cotton on; knowing (smile, glance etc) 抽象[抽象] chōuxiàng abstract; abstraction; CL:種|种[zhong3] 全熟[全熟] quánshú thoroughly cooked; well done (of steak) 女伴[女伴] nǚbàn female companion 夜间[夜間] yèjiān nighttime; evening or night (e.g. classes) 审美[審美] shěnměi esthetics; appreciating the arts; taste 律动[律動] lǜdòng rhythm; to move rhythmically 问好[問好] wènhǎo to say hello to; to send one's regards to 过失[過失] guòshī error; fault; (law) negligence; delinquency 雪白[雪白] xuěbái snow white 总有[總有] zǒngyǒu inevitably there will be 青春痘[青春痘] qīngchūndòu acne 传承[傳承] chuánchéng to pass on (to future generations); passed on (from former times); a continued tradition; an inheritance 作东[作東] zuòdōng to host (a dinner); to treat; to pick up the check 爪牙[爪牙] zhǎoyá pawn; lackey; accomplice (in crime); collaborator; henchman; claws and teeth 炉子[爐子] lúzi stove; oven; furnace 炒面[炒麵] chǎomiàn stir-fried noodles; "chow mein" 调理[調理] tiáolǐ to nurse one's health; to recuperate; to take care of; to look after; to discipline; to educate; to train; to prepare food; (dialect) to make fun of; (medicine) to opsonize 输入[輸入] shūrù to import; to input 战力[戰力] zhànlì military strength; military power; military capability 电解质[電解質] diànjiězhì electrolyte 脱水[脫水] tuōshuǐ to dry out; to extract water; dehydration; dehydrated; desiccation 装备[裝備] zhuāngbèi equipment; to equip; to outfit //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep196/29 words - 19 min 欲盖弥彰[欲蓋彌彰] yùgàimízhāng trying to hide it makes it more conspicuous (idiom); A cover up only makes matters worse. 混淆[混淆] hùnxiáo to obscure; to confuse; to mix up; to blur; to mislead 暴风雨[暴風雨] bàofēngyǔ rainstorm; storm; tempest 宁静[寧靜] níngjìng tranquil; tranquility; serenity //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep197/25 words - 19 min 施法[施法] shīfǎ to implement the law; to perform sorcery 巫师[巫師] wūshī wizard; magician 幽会[幽會] yōuhuì lovers' rendezvous; tryst 揭发[揭發] jiēfā to expose; to bring to light; to disclose; revelation 遭到[遭到] zāodào to suffer; to meet with (sth unfortunate) 施暴[施暴] shībào to use violence; to attack; to assault 心安理得[心安理得] xīn'ānlǐdé to have a clear conscience; to have no qualms about sth 无头苍蝇[無頭蒼蠅] wútóucāngying headless fly (a metaphor for sb who is rushing around frantically) 百年树人[百年樹人] bǎiniánshùrén It takes ten years to nurture a tree, but a hundred years to train a man (idiom); fig. a good education program takes a long time to develop; cf. 十年樹木,百年樹人|十年树木,百年树人 光荣[光榮] guāngróng honor and glory; glorious 领航员[領航員] lǐnghángyuán navigator 大道理[大道理] dàdàoli major principle; general truth; sermon (reproof); bombastic talk 羊皮[羊皮] yángpí sheepskin 衣领[衣領] yīlǐng collar; neck 势不两立[勢不兩立] shìbùliǎnglì the two cannot exist together (idiom); irreconcilable differences; incompatible standpoints 底细[底細] dǐxì inside information; the ins and outs of the matter; how things stand; what's up 匪夷所思[匪夷所思] fěiyísuǒsī unimaginable; outrageous; freakish 看不过去[看不過去] kànbuguòqu cannot stand by idly and watch; unable to put up with it any longer 创伤[創傷] chuāngshāng wound; injury; trauma 时时刻刻[時時刻刻] shíshíkèkè at all times 高昂[高昂] gāo'áng to hold (one's head) high; expensive; high (spirits etc) 咄咄[咄咄] duōduō to cluck one's tongue; tut-tut 关乎[關乎] guānhū to relate to; concerning; about 道人[道人] dàorén Taoist devotee (honorific) 白跑一趟[白跑一趟] báipǎoyītàng to go on an errand for nothing; to go on a wild-goose chase //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep198/25 words - 9 min 探[探] tàn to explore; to search out; to scout; to visit; to stretch forward 床位[床位] chuángwèi bed (in hospital, hotel, train etc); berth; bunk 龟毛[龜毛] guīmáo indecisive; fussy; nitpicking (Taiwan dialect) 每日[每日] měirì daily; (soup etc) of the day 佛家[佛家] Fójiā Buddhism; Buddhist 切勿[切勿] qièwù by no means 泯[泯] mǐn to vanish; to die out; to obliterate 恩仇[恩仇] ēnchóu debt of gratitude coupled with duty to avenge 气候[氣候] qìhòu climate; atmosphere; situation; CL:種|种[zhong3] 亚热带[亞熱帶] yàrèdài subtropical (zone or climate) 咱们[咱們] zánmen we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5] 息息相关[息息相關] xīxīxiāngguān closely bound up (idiom); intimately related 各地[各地] gèdì in all parts of (a country); various regions 多样[多樣] duōyàng diverse; diversity; manifold 纬度[緯度] wěidù latitude 海陆[海陸] hǎilù sea and land; ocean and continent; army and navy 分布[分佈] fēnbù to scatter; to distribute; to be distributed (over an area etc); (statistical, geographic) distribution 显著[顯著] xiǎnzhù outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant 陆地[陸地] lùdì dry land (as opposed to the sea) 海洋[海洋] hǎiyáng ocean; CL:個|个[ge4] 气温[氣溫] qìwēn air temperature; CL:個|个[ge4] 对流层[對流層] duìliúcéng troposphere; lower atmosphere 循环性[循環性] xúnhuánxìng recurrent 流动[流動] liúdòng to flow; to circulate; to go from place to place; to be mobile; (of assets) liquid 后方[後方] hòufāng the rear; far behind the front line //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep198/31 words - 13 min 省略[省略] shěnglüè to leave out; an omission 行星[行星] xíngxīng planet; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 地轴[地軸] dìzhóu the earth's axis 吃得消[吃得消] chīdexiāo to be able to endure (exertion, fatigue etc); to be able to afford 过问[過問] guòwèn to show an interest in; to get involved with 备份[備份] bèifèn backup //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep199/16 words - 19 min 莉[莉] lì jasmine 失礼[失禮] shīlǐ lacking in manners 易如反掌[易如反掌] yìrúfǎnzhǎng easy as a hand's turn (idiom); very easy; no effort at all 写字[寫字] xiězì to write characters 红通通[紅通通] hóngtōngtōng variant of 紅彤彤|红彤彤[hong2 tong1 tong1] 克星[剋星] kèxīng nemesis; bane; fated to be ill-matched 腰围[腰圍] yāowéi waist measurement; girth 甜蜜蜜[甜蜜蜜] tiánmìmì very sweet 满江红[滿江紅] Mǎnjiānghóng Man Jiang Hong (Chinese poems) 吉利[吉利] jílì auspicious; lucky; propitious 狗窝[狗窩] gǒuwō doghouse; kennel 路程[路程] lùchéng route; path traveled; distance traveled; course (of development) 粗心大意[粗心大意] cūxīndàyì negligent; careless; inadvertent 缩短[縮短] suōduǎn to curtail; to cut down 往事[往事] wǎngshì past events; former happenings 畏惧[畏懼] wèijù to fear; to dread; foreboding //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep200/17 words - 18 min 神情[神情] shénqíng look; expression 筑[築] zhù to build; to construct; to ram; to hit; Taiwan pr. [zhu2] 低潮[低潮] dīcháo low tide; low ebb 波澜[波瀾] bōlán billows; great waves (fig. of a story with great momentum) 势在必得[勢在必得] shìzàibìdé to be determined to win (idiom) 袖手旁观[袖手旁觀] xiùshǒupángguān to watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on without lifting a finger 恩爱[恩愛] ēn'ài loving affection (in a couple); conjugal love 衬[襯] chèn (of garments) against the skin; to line; lining; to contrast with; to assist financially 神不知鬼不觉[神不知鬼不覺] shénbùzhīguǐbùjué top secret; hush-hush 高贵[高貴] gāoguì grandeur; noble 情操[情操] qíngcāo sentiments; feelings; disposition of mind; moral character 紧密[緊密] jǐnmì inseparably close 玮[瑋] wěi (reddish jade); precious; rare 珊[珊] shān coral 姑丈[姑丈] gūzhàng husband of paternal aunt 浆[漿] jiāng broth; serum; to starch 寻常[尋常] xúncháng usual; common; ordinary //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep201/25 words - 18 min 盒子[盒子] hézi box; case 发夹[髮夾] fàjiā hair clip 扑朔迷离[撲朔迷離] pūshuòmílí impossible to unravel; confusing 失物招领[失物招領] shīwùzhāolǐng lost-and-found 今后[今後] jīnhòu hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on 开门见山[開門見山] kāiménjiànshān lit. to open the door and see the mountain; fig. to get right to the point (idiom) 意识[意識] yìshí consciousness; awareness; to be aware; to realize 暗中[暗中] ànzhōng in the dark; in secret; on the sly; surreptitiously 区间车[區間車] qūjiānchē shuttle bus (or train); train or bus traveling only part of its normal route 跷[蹺] qiāo to raise one's foot; to stand on tiptoe; stilts 饵[餌] ěr pastry; food; to swallow; to lure; bait; lure 蹦[蹦] bèng to jump; to bounce; to hop 密合[密合] mìhé close-fitting; tightly sealed 取暖[取暖] qǔnuǎn to warm oneself (by a fire etc) 丈[丈] zhàng measure of length, ten Chinese feet (3.3 m); to measure; husband; polite appellation for an older male 深渊[深淵] shēnyuān abyss 原地[原地] yuándì (in) the original place; the place where one currently is; place of origin; local (product) 招领[招領] zhāolǐng to advertise for the owner of lost property 支开[支開] zhīkāi to send (sb) away; to change the subject; to open (an umbrella etc) 箴言[箴言] zhēnyán admonition; exhortation; dictum; the biblical Book of Proverbs 对表[對錶] duìbiǎo to set or synchronize a watch 庞大[龐大] pángdà huge; enormous; tremendous 空调[空調] kōngtiáo air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode); CL:臺|台[tai2] 小猫[小貓] xiǎomāo kitten 天灯[天燈] tiāndēng sky lantern (miniature hot-air balloon used during festivals) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep202/23 words - 21 min 至交[至交] zhìjiāo best friend 机伶[機伶] jīling variant of 機靈|机灵[ji1 ling5] 人工呼吸[人工呼吸] réngōnghūxī artificial respiration (medicine) 脱身[脫身] tuōshēn to get away; to escape (from obligations); to free oneself; to disengage 妈咪[媽咪] māmi mommy (loanword) 长年[長年] chángnián all the year round 外界[外界] wàijiè the outside world; external 精益求精[精益求精] jīngyìqiújīng to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving 心上人[心上人] xīnshàngrén sweetheart; one's beloved 受损[受損] shòusǔn to suffer damage 当耳边风[當耳邊風] dàng'ěrbiānfēng lit. to treat (what sb says) as wind past your ear; fig. to completely disregard 红颜[紅顏] hóngyán a beautiful woman; young beauties; youths; rosy cheeks 移情别恋[移情別戀] yíqíngbiéliàn change of affection, shift of love (idiom); to change one's feelings to another love; to fall in love with sb else 血丝[血絲] xuèsī wisps of blood; visible veins; (of eyes) bloodshot 茧[繭] jiǎn cocoon; callus 验尸官[驗屍官] yànshīguān coroner 澳门[澳門] Àomén Macao; Aomen; Macau 春风满面[春風滿面] chūnfēngmǎnmiàn pleasantly smiling; radiant with happiness 消瘦[消瘦] xiāoshòu to waste away; to become thin 幅[幅] fú width; roll; classifier for textiles or pictures 榜[榜] bǎng notice or announcement; list of names; public roll of successful examinees 稀罕[稀罕] xīhan rare; uncommon; rarity; to value as a rarity; to cherish; Taiwan pr. [xi1 han3] 准[准] zhǔn to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep203/25 words - 13 min 牵线[牽線] qiānxiàn to pull strings; to manipulate (a puppet); to control from behind the scene; to mediate 得了[得了] déle all right!; that's enough! 分队[分隊] fēnduì military platoon or squad 乐在其中[樂在其中] lèzàiqízhōng to take pleasure in sth (idiom) 任重道远[任重道遠] rènzhòngdàoyuǎn a heavy load and a long road; fig. to bear heavy responsibilities through a long struggle (cf Confucian Analects, 8.7) 外快[外快] wàikuài extra income 转战[轉戰] zhuǎnzhàn to fight in one place after another 热诚[熱誠] rèchéng devotion; fervor 帮凶[幫兇] bāngxiōng variant of 幫凶|帮凶[bang1 xiong1] 浅显[淺顯] qiǎnxiǎn plain; clear; obvious 易懂[易懂] yìdǒng easy to understand 绝境[絕境] juéjìng desperate straits 姑[姑] gū paternal aunt; husband's sister; husband's mother (old); nun; for the time being (literary) 在前[在前] zàiqián ahead; formerly; in the past 切结书[切結書] qièjiéshū affidavit; written pledge 食言[食言] shíyán lit. to eat one's words; to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege; unsworn testimony 遗落[遺落] yíluò to leave behind (inadvertently); to forget; to omit; to leave out 陶[陶] táo pottery; pleased 少根筋[少根筋] shǎogēnjīn (coll.) dim-witted; foolish; absent-minded 女大不中留[女大不中留] nǚdàbùzhōngliú when a girl is of age, she must be married off (idiom) 变坏[變壞] biànhuài to get worse; to degenerate 搔痒[搔癢] sāoyǎng to scratch (an itch); to tickle 茅[茅] máo reeds; rushes 芦[蘆] lú rush; reed; Phragmites communis 年少[年少] niánshào young; junior //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep203/32 words - 17 min 绝望[絕望] juéwàng to despair; to give up all hope; desperate; desperation 克服[克服] kèfú (try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure 暴露[暴露] bàolù to expose; to reveal; to lay bare; also pr. [pu4 lu4] 反扑[反撲] fǎnpū to counterattack; to come back after a defeat; to retrieve lost ground 肇事[肇事] zhàoshì to cause an accident; to be responsible for an incident; to provoke a disturbance 逃逸[逃逸] táoyì to escape; to run away; to abscond 数万[數萬] shùwàn several tens of thousands; many thousand //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep204/20 words - 18 min 含意[含意] hányì meaning 心理战[心理戰] xīnlǐzhàn psychological warfare; psychological operations; psyop 评语[評語] píngyǔ comment; evaluation 相似[相似] xiāngsì to resemble; similar; like; resemblance; similarity 胸肌[胸肌] xiōngjī pectoral muscles 百忙[百忙] bǎimáng busy schedule 吸引力[吸引力] xīyǐnlì attractive force (such as gravitation); sex appeal; attractiveness 永平[永平] Yǒngpíng Yongping county in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture 大理白族自治州[Da4 li3 Bai2 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1], Yunnan 生辰八字[生辰八字] shēngchénbāzì one's birth data for astrological purposes, combined from year, month, day, hour, heavenly trunk and earthly branch 紫微斗数[紫微斗數] zǐwēidǒushù Zi Wei Dou Shu, a form of Chinese fortune-telling 貌[貌] mào appearance 辨[辨] biàn to distinguish; to recognize 拙[拙] zhuō awkward; clumsy; dull; inelegant; (polite) my; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2] 迎合[迎合] yínghé to cater to; to pander to 古怪[古怪] gǔguài eccentric; grotesque; oddly; queer 一拍即合[一拍即合] yīpāijíhé lit. to be together from the first beat (idiom); to hit it off; to click together; to chime in easily 慧眼[慧眼] huìyǎn an all-seeing mind; mental perception; insight; acumen 识[識] shí to know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. [shi4] 幼稚园[幼稚園] yòuzhìyuán kindergarten (Tw) 兴奋剂[興奮劑] xīngfènjì stimulant; doping (in athletics) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep205/25 words - 17 min 思虑[思慮] sīlǜ to think sth through; to consider carefully 周详[周詳] zhōuxiáng meticulous; thorough; comprehensive; complete; detailed 天衣无缝[天衣無縫] tiānyīwúfèng lit. seamless heavenly clothes (idiom); fig. flawless 安眠药[安眠藥] ānmiányào sleeping pill; CL:粒[li4] 玩弄[玩弄] wánnòng to play with; to toy with; to dally with; to engage in; to resort to 股掌[股掌] gǔzhǎng (have sb in) the palm of one's hand; fig. (under) one's complete control 拜倒[拜倒] bàidǎo to prostrate oneself; to fall on one's knees; to grovel 石榴[石榴] shíliu pomegranate 工于心计[工於心計] gōngyúxīnjì scheming; calculating 探究[探究] tànjiū to investigate; to delve; to probe; to enquire into; to look into 疮[瘡] chuāng sore; skin ulcer 救世主[救世主] Jiùshìzhǔ the Savior (in Christianity) 筹码[籌碼] chóumǎ bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token 看透[看透] kàntòu to understand thoroughly; to see beyond the facade; to see through (sb) 狡诈[狡詐] jiǎozhà craft; cunning; deceitful 奉还[奉還] fènghuán to return with thanks; to give back (honorific) 干戈[干戈] gāngē weapons of war; arms 不得其门而入[不得其門而入] bùdéqímén'érrù to be unable to get in; to fail to find a proper approach to handling sth 过日子[過日子] guòrìzi to live one's life; to pass one's days; to get along 反感[反感] fǎngǎn to be disgusted with; to dislike; bad reaction; antipathy 花式[花式] huāshì fancy 百般[百般] bǎibān in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means 发回[發回] fāhuí to send back; to return 几何[幾何] jǐhé geometry; (literary) how much 图形[圖形] túxíng picture; figure; diagram; graph; depiction; graphical //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep205/28 words - 17 min 记性[記性] jìxing memory (ability to retain information) 忽冷忽热[忽冷忽熱] hūlěnghūrè now hot, now cold; (of one's mood, affection etc) to alternate 时好时坏[時好時壞] shíhǎoshíhuài sometimes good, sometimes bad //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep206/17 words - 19 min 诡计[詭計] guǐjì trick; ruse; crafty scheme 岔[岔] chà fork in road; bifurcation; branch in road, river, mountain range etc; to branch off; to turn off; to diverge; to stray (from the path); to change the subject; to interrupt; to stagger (times) 饭票[飯票] fànpiào (lit. and fig.) meal ticket 蒙混过关[矇混過關] ménghùnguòguān to get away with it; to slip through; to bluff one's way out; Taiwan pr. [meng1 hun4 guo4 guan1] 船到桥头自然直[船到橋頭自然直] chuándàoqiáotóuzìránzhí lit. when the boat gets to the pier-head, it will go straight with the current (proverb); fig. everything will be all right; cf 車到山前必有路,船到橋頭自然直|车到山前必有路,船到桥头自然直 瓦解[瓦解] wǎjiě to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble 误人子弟[誤人子弟] wùrénzǐdì (of a lazy or incompetent teacher) to hamper students' progress; (of media) to propagate errors; to lead people astray 首席[首席] shǒuxí chief (representative, correspondent etc) 结仇[結仇] jiéchóu to start a feud; to become enemies 早来[早來] zǎolái to come early; already; early 孩子们[孩子們] háizimen children 入土[入土] rùtǔ to bury; buried; interred 经理[經理] jīnglǐ manager; director; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 惯例[慣例] guànlì convention; usual practice 词组[詞組] cízǔ phrase (grammar) 出风头[出風頭] chūfēngtou to push oneself forward; to seek fame; to be in the limelight; same as 出鋒頭|出锋头[chu1 feng1 tou5] 小妹妹[小妹妹] xiǎomèimei little sister; little girl; (coll.) vulva //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep207/16 words - 20 min 大白鲨[大白鯊] dàbáishā great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) 杀死[殺死] shāsǐ to kill 不寒而栗[不寒而慄] bùhán'érlì shiver all over though not cold; tremble with fear; shudder 拨云见日[撥雲見日] bōyúnjiànrì lit. to dispel the clouds and see the sun (idiom); fig. to restore justice 迷迷糊糊[迷迷糊糊] mímíhūhū in a daze; bewildered 转回[轉回] zhuǎnhuí to turn back; to put back; reversal; melodic inversion (in music) 重修[重修] chóngxiū to reconstruct; to repair; to revamp; to revise; to retake a failed course 客套[客套] kètào polite greeting; civilities; to exchange pleasantries 矛盾[矛盾] máodùn contradiction; CL:個|个[ge4]; conflicting views; contradictory 端倪[端倪] duānní boundary; clue; indication; to obtain clues; to infer 团团转[團團轉] tuántuánzhuàn to go round and round; running around in circles; fig. frantically busy 银河[銀河] Yínhé Milky Way; our galaxy 林书豪[林書豪] LínShūháo Jeremy Lin (1988-), Taiwanese-American professional basketball player (NBA) 纠缠不清[糾纏不清] jiūchánbùqīng hopelessly muddled; impossible to unravel 对数函数[對數函數] duìshùhánshù logarithmic function 蒸馏[蒸餾] zhēngliú to distill; distillation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep208/25 words - 17 min 眼不见为净[眼不見為淨] yǎnbùjiànwéijìng what remains unseen is deemed to be clean; what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over (idiom) 猴子[猴子] hóuzi monkey; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 占卜[占卜] zhānbǔ to divine 受骗[受騙] shòupiàn to be cheated; to be taken in; to be hoodwinked 豹[豹] bào leopard; panther 乐于[樂於] lèyú willing (to do sth); to take pleasure in 傻子[傻子] shǎzi idiot; fool 受气[受氣] shòuqì to be mistreated; to be bullied 饰品[飾品] shìpǐn ornament; item of jewelry; accessory 随机应变[隨機應變] suíjīyìngbiàn to change according to the situation (idiom); pragmatic 天晓得[天曉得] tiānxiǎode Heaven knows! 好自为之[好自為之] hǎozìwéizhī to do one's best; to shape up; to behave; to fend for oneself; you're on your own 会试[會試] huìshì metropolitan examination (imperial civil service examination) 移开[移開] yíkāi to move away 饿肚子[餓肚子] èdùzi to go hungry; to starve 朋[朋] péng friend 理亏[理虧] lǐkuī in the wrong 何在[何在] hézài where?; what place? 废除[廢除] fèichú to abolish; to abrogate; to repeal 玩物丧志[玩物喪志] wánwùsàngzhì lit. trifling destroys the will (idiom); infatuation with fine details prevents one making progress; excessive attention to trivia saps the will 抹灰[抹灰] mǒhuī to plaster; to render (a wall); (fig.) to bring shame on; also pr. [mo4 hui1] 多彩[多彩] duōcǎi colorful; flamboyant 徐[徐] xú slowly; gently 自立自强[自立自強] zìlìzìqiáng to strive for self-improvement 合群[合群] héqún to fit in; to get on well with others; sociable; to form a mutually supportive group //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep208/27 words - 20 min 台客[台客] Táikè stereotypical Taiwanese person (often derogatory) 扪心自问[捫心自問] ménxīnzìwèn to ask oneself honestly; to search in one's heart //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep209/21 words - 19 min 症结[癥結] zhēngjié hard lump in the abdomen (in Chinese medicine); crux of an issue; main point in an argument; sticking point; deadlock in negotiations 棚子[棚子] péngzi shack; shed; CL:間|间[jian1] 无糖[無糖] wútáng sugar free 战士[戰士] zhànshì fighter; soldier; warrior; CL:個|个[ge4] 喝光[喝光] hēguāng to drink up; to finish (a drink) 士气[士氣] shìqì morale 俏皮[俏皮] qiàopi smart; charming; attractive; witty; facetious; ironic 跪[跪] guì to kneel 念念有词[念念有詞] niànniànyǒucí to mumble; to mutter to oneself 讲桌[講桌] jiǎngzhuō lectern; podium 血缘关系[血緣關係] xuèyuánguānxì blood relationship; consanguinity 嘘寒问暖[噓寒問暖] xūhánwènnuǎn to enquire solicitously about sb's well-being (idiom); to pamper 斩钉截铁[斬釘截鐵] zhǎndīngjiétiě lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical 凉意[涼意] liángyì a slight chill 铃[鈴] líng (small) bell; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 原有[原有] yuányǒu original; former 大吃大喝[大吃大喝] dàchīdàhē to eat and drink as much as one likes; to make a pig of oneself 等一下[等一下] děngyīxià to wait a moment; later; in awhile 二头肌[二頭肌] èrtóujī biceps muscle 里肌肉[里肌肉] lǐjīròu loin (of pork) 按部就班[按部就班] ànbùjiùbān to follow the prescribed order; to keep to the working routine (idiom) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep210/16 words - 17 min 迟交[遲交] chíjiāo to delay handing over (payment, homework etc) 想家[想家] xiǎngjiā homesick 责罚[責罰] zéfá to punish; to chastise 惰性[惰性] duòxìng inert (chemistry); apathy; inertia; laziness 五代[五代] Wǔdài Five Dynasties, period of history between the fall of the Tang dynasty (907) and the founding of the Song dynasty (960), when five would-be dynasties were established in quick succession in North China 蜀[蜀] Shǔ short name for Sichuan 四川[Si4 chuan1] province; one of the Three Kingdoms 三國|三国[San1 guo2] after the fall of the Han dynasty 崇[崇] chóng high; sublime; lofty; to esteem; to worship 祚[祚] zuò blessing; the throne 收录[收錄] shōulù to include (in a collection); to put together (stories, poems etc); to record; to employ; to recruit 筠[筠] yún skin of bamboo 卷[卷] juǎn to roll up; roll; classifier for small rolled things (wad of paper money, movie reel etc) 卷[卷] juàn scroll; book; volume; chapter; examination paper; classifier for books, paintings: volume, scroll 乐府[樂府] yuèfǔ yuefu (Chinese style of lyric poetry) 诗集[詩集] shījí poetry anthology 言情小说[言情小說] yánqíngxiǎoshuō romantic fiction 活宝[活寶] huóbǎo buffoon; clown; ridiculous person 一般来说[一般來說] yībānláishuō generally speaking //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep211/10 words - 17 min 傻笑[傻笑] shǎxiào to giggle; to laugh foolishly; to smirk; to simper 乘胜追击[乘勝追擊] chéngshèngzhuījī to follow up a victory and press home the attack; to pursue retreating enemy 守住[守住] shǒuzhu to hold on to; to defend; to keep; to guard 面壁思过[面壁思過] miànbìsīguò to face the wall and ponder about one's misdeeds; to stand in the corner (punishment); (fig.) to examine one's conscience 上楼[上樓] shànglóu to go upstairs 渣[渣] zhā slag (in mining or smelting); dregs 十倍[十倍] shíbèi tenfold; ten times (sth) 多一事不如少一事[多一事不如少一事] duōyīshìbùrúshǎoyīshì it is better to avoid unnecessary trouble (idiom); the less complications the better 迸[迸] bèng to burst forth; to spurt; to crack; split 忧伤[憂傷] yōushāng distressed; laden with grief //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep212/7 words - 17 min 落花流水[落花流水] luòhuāliúshuǐ to be in a sorry state; to be utterly defeated 无话不谈[無話不談] wúhuàbùtán not to hold anything back (idiom); (of close friends etc) to tell each other everything 栽[栽] zāi to grow; to plant; to insert; to force on sb; to fall head first 荫[蔭] yìn shade 瓠瓜[瓠瓜] hùguā bottle gourd 丝瓜[絲瓜] sīguā luffa (loofah) 甩掉[甩掉] shuǎidiào to throw off; to abandon; to cast off; to get rid of; to dump //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep213/25 words - 21 min 不甘[不甘] bùgān unreconciled to; not resigned to; unwilling 含血喷人[含血噴人] hánxuèpēnrén to make false accusations against sb (idiom) 污蔑[污蔑] wūmiè variant of 污衊|污蔑[wu1 mie4] 气不过[氣不過] qìbuguò so angry it's unbearable; bitter about unbearable grievances 输不起[輸不起] shūbùqǐ to take defeat with bad grace; to be a sore loser; cannot afford to lose 侮[侮] wǔ to insult; to ridicule; to disgrace 后人[後人] hòurén later generation 去向[去向] qùxiàng the position of sth; whereabouts 验[驗] yàn to examine; to test; to check 酒精灯[酒精燈] jiǔjīngdēng spirit lamp 死不了[死不了] sǐbùliǎo Portulaca Sundial (a type of plant) 欺人太甚[欺人太甚] qīréntàishèn to bully intolerably (idiom) 奥[奧] ào obscure; mysterious 法官[法官] fǎguān judge 客观[客觀] kèguān objective; impartial 火药味[火藥味] huǒyàowèi smell of gunpowder; (fig.) combative tone; belligerence 拉拢[拉攏] lālǒng to rope in; fig. to involve sb; to entice 厮杀[廝殺] sīshā to fight at close quarters; hand-to-hand 因小失大[因小失大] yīnxiǎoshīdà to save a little only to lose a lot (idiom) 后遗症[後遺症] hòuyízhèng (medicine) sequelae; residual effects; (fig.) repercussions; aftermath 头晕[頭暈] tóuyūn dizzy 呕吐[嘔吐] ǒutù to vomit 口角[口角] kǒujiǎo corner of the mouth 正大光明[正大光明] zhèngdàguāngmíng just and honorable 言行[言行] yánxíng words and actions; what one says and what one does //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep214/16 words - 19 min 自始至终[自始至終] zìshǐzhìzhōng from start to finish (idiom) 分力[分力] fēnlì component force (physics) 肇事者[肇事者] zhàoshìzhě offender; culprit 作乱[作亂] zuòluàn to start a rebellion; to rise in revolt 信服[信服] xìnfú to have faith in; to believe in; to have confidence in; to respect 豁然开朗[豁然開朗] huòránkāilǎng suddenly opens up to a wide panorama (idiom); to come to a wide clearing; fig. everything becomes clear at once; to achieve speedy enlightenment 拉锯战[拉鋸戰] lājùzhàn to-and-fro tussle; closely-fought contest 马杀鸡[馬殺雞] mǎshājī massage (loanword) 势利[勢利] shìlì snobbish 心碎[心碎] xīnsuì heartbroken; extreme depth of sorrow 冲淡[沖淡] chōngdàn to dilute 零用金[零用金] língyòngjīn petty cash 接上[接上] jiēshàng to connect (a cable etc); to hook up (a device); to resume (a conversation); to set (a bone) 巾[巾] jīn towel; general purpose cloth; women's headcovering (old); Kangxi radical 50 耳膜[耳膜] ěrmó eardrum; tympanum (of the middle ear); tympanic membrane 利息[利息] lìxī interest (on a loan); CL:筆|笔[bi3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep215/9 words - 17 min 羞涩[羞澀] xiūsè shy; bashful 精神领袖[精神領袖] jīngshénlǐngxiù spiritual leader (of a nation or church); religious leader 论点[論點] lùndiǎn argument; line of reasoning; thesis; point (of discussion) 印证[印證] yìnzhèng to seal; to confirm; to corroborate; to verify 争锋[爭鋒] zhēngfēng to strive 采取[採取] cǎiqǔ to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to take 掷[擲] zhì to toss; to throw dice; Taiwan pr. [zhi2] 币[幣] bì money; coins; currency; silk 压低[壓低] yādī to lower (one's voice) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep216/21 words - 19 min 出声[出聲] chūshēng to utter; to give voice 跪地求饶[跪地求饒] guìdìqiúráo to kneel and beg forgiveness 应战[應戰] yìngzhàn to take up a challenge; to face an attack and meet it 决胜[決勝] juéshèng to determine victory; to obtain victory 双赢[雙贏] shuāngyíng profitable to both sides; a win-win situation 击掌[擊掌] jīzhǎng to clap one's hands; to clap each other's hands; high five 洗刷[洗刷] xǐshuā wash; brush; scrub 冤屈[冤屈] yuānqū to receive unjust treatment; injustice 起义[起義] qǐyì uprising; insurrection; revolt 淹水[淹水] yānshuǐ to be flooded 拖把[拖把] tuōbǎ mop 无意间[無意間] wúyìjiān inadvertently; unintentionally 释出[釋出] shìchū to release; to make available; to liberate; disengagement 拼命[拼命] pīnmìng to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it 摇旗呐喊[搖旗吶喊] yáoqínàhǎn to wave flags and shout battle cries (idiom); to egg sb on; to give support to 脱臼[脫臼] tuōjiù dislocation (of a joint) 妈祖[媽祖] Māzǔ Matsu, name of a sea goddess still widely worshipped on the SE China coast and in SE Asia 接机[接機] jiējī jointing machine; riveter; welder; sealer; to meet a plane (i.e. to meet sb at airport); to service a plane (of airport workers) 盛况[盛況] shèngkuàng grand occasion 走进[走進] zǒujìn to enter 校歌[校歌] xiàogē school song //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep217/25 words - 18 min 为重[為重] wéizhòng to attach most importance to 谷底[谷底] gǔdǐ valley floor; (fig.) lowest ebb; all-time low 扼杀[扼殺] èshā to strangle; to throttle 凶器[兇器] xiōngqì lethal weapon; murder weapon 宝座[寶座] bǎozuò throne 居留证[居留證] jūliúzhèng residence permit 季军[季軍] jìjūn third in a race; bronze medalist 楠[楠] nán Machilus nanmu; Chinese cedar; Chinese giant redwood 疏于[疏於] shūyú to fail to pay sufficient attention to; to be negligent in regard to; to be lacking in 自律[自律] zìlǜ self-discipline; self-regulation; autonomy (ethics); autonomic (physiology) 尽心[盡心] jìnxīn with all of one's heart 得失[得失] déshī gains and losses; success and failure; merits and demerits 随时随地[隨時隨地] suíshísuídì anytime and anywhere 生锈[生銹] shēngxiù to rust; to grow rusty; to corrode; oxidization 锦囊[錦囊] jǐnnáng silk brocade bag, used in ancient times to hold poetry manuscripts and other precious items; (fig.) tip (a piece of practical advice) 灵验[靈驗] língyàn efficacious; effective; (of a prediction) accurate; correct 天资[天資] tiānzī innate talent; gift; flair; native resource; dowry 聪颖[聰穎] cōngyǐng smart; intelligent 手下[手下] shǒuxià under one's control or administration; subordinates; (money etc) on hand; sb's financial means; to take action 针锋相对[針鋒相對] zhēnfēngxiāngduì to oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom); tit for tat; measure for measure 司令[司令] sīlìng commanding officer 全体[全體] quántǐ all; entire 顽皮[頑皮] wánpí naughty 吼[吼] hǒu to roar; to howl; to shriek; roar or howl of an animal; bellow of rage 有风[有風] yǒufēng windy //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep217/26 words - 18 min 不争气[不爭氣] bùzhēngqì to be disappointing; to fail to live up to expectations //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep218/15 words - 12 min 气愤[氣憤] qìfèn indignant; furious 惯[慣] guàn accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child) 口无遮拦[口無遮攔] kǒuwúzhēlán to blab; to shoot one's mouth off; to commit a gaffe 神速[神速] shénsù lightning speed; amazingly rapid; incredible pace of development 纱[紗] shā cotton yarn; muslin 惊慌失措[驚慌失措] jīnghuāngshīcuò to lose one's head out of fear (idiom) 说不出[說不出] shuōbuchū unable to say 口干舌燥[口乾舌燥] kǒugānshézào lit. dry mouth and tongue (idiom); to talk too much 小谎[小謊] xiǎohuǎng fib 祈求[祈求] qíqiú to pray for; to appeal 枕头套[枕頭套] zhěntoutào pillow case 低头族[低頭族] dītóuzú smartphone addicts 施肥[施肥] shīféi to spread manure; to apply fertilizer 动静[動靜] dòngjìng (detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness 表姊妹[表姊妹] biǎozǐmèi father's sister's daughters; maternal female cousin //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep219/20 words - 20 min 菠萝[菠蘿] bōluó pineapple 秀逗[秀逗] xiùdòu to short-circuit; (fig.) to have a mental lapse; to get one's wires crossed; to be addled 恍[恍] huǎng disappointed; flurried; indistinct 少见[少見] shǎojiàn rare; not familiar (to the speaker); sth rarely experience; hard to see 九官鸟[九官鳥] jiǔguānniǎo hill myna; Indian grackle; Gracula religiosa 奉[奉] fèng to offer (tribute); to present respectfully (to superior, ancestor, deity etc); to esteem; to revere; to believe in (a religion); to wait upon; to accept orders (from superior) 顾问[顧問] gùwèn adviser; consultant 来日方长[來日方長] láirìfāngcháng the future is long (idiom); there will be ample time for that later; We'll cross that bridge when we get there 芳心[芳心] fāngxīn the affection, or heart, of a young woman 云层[雲層] yúncéng the clouds; cloud layer; cloud bank 自掘坟墓[自掘墳墓] zìjuéfénmù to dig one's own grave 洒脱[灑脫] sǎtuō free and at ease; natural; unconstrained 迟迟[遲遲] chíchí late (with a task etc); slow 考古[考古] kǎogǔ archaeology 舅舅[舅舅] jiùjiu mother's brother; maternal uncle (informal); CL:個|个[ge4] 看热闹[看熱鬧] kànrènao to enjoy watching a bustling scene; to go where the crowds are 毛毛[毛毛] Máomao (pet name for a baby or small child) 盖章[蓋章] gàizhāng to affix a seal; to stamp (a document); to sign off on sth 舅妈[舅媽] jiùmā (coll.) aunt; maternal uncle's wife 信守[信守] xìnshǒu to abide by; to keep (promises etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep220/18 words - 20 min 灵敏[靈敏] língmǐn smart; clever; sensitive; keen; quick; sharp 倾诉[傾訴] qīngsù to say everything (that is on one's mind) 若有所思[若有所思] ruòyǒusuǒsī looking pensive; thoughtfully 宅女[宅女] zháinǚ female geek; female nerd; otaku girl 作家[作家] zuòjiā author; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 转让[轉讓] zhuǎnràng to transfer (ownership, rights etc) 诺言[諾言] nuòyán promise 天地[天地] tiāndì heaven and earth; world; scope; field of activity 泣[泣] qì to sob 鬼神[鬼神] guǐshén supernatural beings 罗曼史[羅曼史] luómànshǐ romance (loanword); love affair 岳父[岳父] yuèfù wife's father, father-in-law 消化不良[消化不良] xiāohuàbùliáng indigestion 暗暗[暗暗] àn'àn secretly; inwardly 霸王硬上弓[霸王硬上弓] bàwángyìngshànggōng to force oneself upon sb (idiom); to rape 下降[下降] xiàjiàng to decline; to drop; to fall; to go down; to decrease 通车[通車] tōngchē to open to traffic (e.g. new bridge, rail line etc); (of a locality) to have a transportation service; (Tw) to commute 胸无大志[胸無大志] xiōngwúdàzhì to have no aspirations (idiom); unambitious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep221/25 words - 17 min 加以[加以] jiāyǐ in addition; moreover; (used before a disyllabic verb to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned); to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb); to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth) 三倍[三倍] sānbèi triple 噱头[噱頭] xuétóu amusing speech or act; jokes; antics; funny; amusing; Taiwan pr. [xue1 tou2] 销售[銷售] xiāoshòu to sell; to market; sales (representative, agreement etc) 消费者[消費者] xiāofèizhě consumer 商科[商科] shāngkē business studies 社会工作[社會工作] shèhuìgōngzuò social work 大众传播[大眾傳播] dàzhòngchuánbō mass communication 偏向[偏向] piānxiàng partial towards sth; to prefer; to incline; erroneous tendencies (Leftist or Revisionist deviation) 卤[滷] lǔ to stew in soy sauce and spices 蠢蛋[蠢蛋] chǔndàn fool; dolt 甩尾[甩尾] shuǎiwěi drifting (motorsport) 晶晶[晶晶] jīngjīng glistening; gleaming; lustrous 宵[宵] xiāo night 拍片[拍片] pāipiàn to film; to make a film 卖座[賣座] màizuò (of a movie, show etc) to attract large audiences 编写[編寫] biānxiě to compile 登场[登場] dēngchǎng to go on stage; fig. to appear on the scene; used in advertising to mean new product 构图[構圖] gòutú (art) composition 天兵[天兵] tiānbīng celestial soldier; (old) imperial troops; (Tw, jocular) clumsy army recruit; (more generally) bungler; screw-up 持久战[持久戰] chíjiǔzhàn prolonged war; war of attrition 头绪[頭緒] tóuxù outline; main threads 判定[判定] pàndìng to judge; to decide; judgment; determination 得救[得救] déjiù to be saved 学科[學科] xuékē subject; branch of learning; course; academic discipline //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep222/11 words - 18 min 拨开[撥開] bōkāi to push aside; to part; to brush away 转接[轉接] zhuǎnjiē switch; connection; to put through (to telephone extension) 爽约[爽約] shuǎngyuē to miss an appointment 急切[急切] jíqiè eager; impatient 焢肉[焢肉] kòngròu slow-braised pork belly (Tw) 提提[提提] títí calm; poised 烟雾[煙霧] yānwù smoke; mist; vapor; smog; fumes 糊[糊] hú muddled; paste; scorched 大器[大器] dàqì very capable person; precious object 大业[大業] dàyè great cause; great undertaking 张罗[張羅] zhāngluo to take care of; to raise money; to attend to (guests, customers etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep223/25 words - 19 min 对子[對子] duìzǐ pair of antithetical phrases; antithetical couplet 无礼[無禮] wúlǐ rude; rudely 八股[八股] bāgǔ an essay in eight parts; stereotyped writing 教条[教條] jiàotiáo doctrine; dogma; creed; dogmatic 衣冠楚楚[衣冠楚楚] yīguānchǔchǔ immaculately dressed; well-groomed; dapper 蛮横无理[蠻橫無理] mánhèngwúlǐ rude and unreasonable 得过且过[得過且過] déguòqiěguò satisfied just to get through (idiom); to muddle through; without high ambitions, but getting by 教诲[教誨] jiàohuì to instruct 冒昧[冒昧] màomèi bold; presumptuous; to take the liberty of 思路[思路] sīlù train of thought; thinking; reason; reasoning 看轻[看輕] kànqīng to belittle; to scorn; to take sth lightly 老头[老頭] lǎotóu old fellow; old man; father; husband 蒙在鼓里[蒙在鼓裡] méngzàigǔlǐ lit. kept inside a drum (idiom); fig. completely in the dark 烧焦[燒焦] shāojiāo to burn; to scorch; burned; burning; scorched; charred 红烧肉[紅燒肉] hóngshāoròu red braised pork 白饭[白飯] báifàn plain cooked rice; rice with nothing to go with it 郎君[郎君] lángjūn my husband and master (archaic); playboy of rich family; pimp 半边[半邊] bànbiān half of sth; one side of sth 缉毒犬[緝毒犬] jīdúquǎn drug detector dog; sniffer dog 白皙[白皙] báixī fair; white; blonde 细嫩[細嫩] xìnèn tender 传球[傳球] chuánqiú pass (in soccer); to feed (ball) 吓坏[嚇壞] xiàhuài to be terrified; to terrify sb 本钱[本錢] běnqián capital; (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth) 何尝[何嘗] hécháng (rhetorical question) when?; how?; it's not that... //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep223/26 words - 19 min 父女[父女] fùnǚ father and daughter //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep224/18 words - 18 min 开战[開戰] kāizhàn to start a war; to make war; to battle against 馆藏[館藏] guǎncáng to collect in a museum or library; museum collection; library holdings 幼小[幼小] yòuxiǎo young; immature 掳获[擄獲] lǔhuò to capture a prisoner; to take sb captive 脑补[腦補] nǎobǔ (Internet slang) to imagine; to visualize 笔下[筆下] bǐxià the wording and purport of what one writes 上家[上家] shàngjiā preceding player (in a game) 政策[政策] zhèngcè policy; CL:個|个[ge4] 旁听[旁聽] pángtīng to visit (a meeting, class, trial etc) 悄悄话[悄悄話] qiāoqiaohuà whisperings; private words; confidences; sweet nothings 龚[龔] Gōng surname Gong 餐会[餐會] cānhuì dinner party; luncheon 孤僻[孤僻] gūpì antisocial; reclusive; eccentric 枪毙[槍斃] qiāngbì to execute by firing squad; to shoot dead; fig. to discard; to get rid of 以和为贵[以和為貴] yǐhéwéiguì harmony is to be prized 角落[角落] jiǎoluò nook; corner 掉泪[掉淚] diàolèi to shed tears 间隔[間隔] jiàngé gap; interval; compartment; to divide; to separate; to leave a gap of (two weeks, three meters etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep225/15 words - 20 min 轴[軸] zhóu axis; axle; spool (for thread); roller (for scrolls); classifier for calligraphy rolls etc 姨妈[姨媽] yímā (coll.) mother's sister; maternal aunt 孤军奋战[孤軍奮戰] gūjūnfènzhàn lit. lone army putting up a brave fight (idiom); fig. (of a person or group of people) struggling hard without support 持久[持久] chíjiǔ lasting; enduring; persistent; permanent; protracted; endurance; persistence; to last long 充电[充電] chōngdiàn to recharge batteries; fig. to rest and recuperate 电池[電池] diànchí battery; CL:節|节[jie2],組|组[zu3] 澎湃[澎湃] péngpài to surge 见怪不怪[見怪不怪] jiànguàibùguài to keep one's calm in the face of the unexpected; not to wonder at strange sights 心神不宁[心神不寧] xīnshénbùníng to feel ill at ease 战局[戰局] zhànjú war situation 传讯[傳訊] chuánxùn to summon (a witness); to subpoena 看不出[看不出] kànbuchū can't see; can't make out; unable to tell 看惯[看慣] kànguàn to be used to the sight of 加拿大[加拿大] Jiānádà Canada; Canadian 讽刺[諷刺] fěngcì to satirize; to mock; irony; satire; sarcasm //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep226/25 words - 8 min 离家出走[離家出走] líjiāchūzǒu to leave home (to live somewhere else) 戏码[戲碼] xìmǎ item (on a program) 即便[即便] jíbiàn even if; even though; right away; immediately 外星[外星] wàixīng alien; extraterrestrial 书信[書信] shūxìn letter; epistle 音讯[音訊] yīnxùn letters; mail; news; messages; correspondence 暴躁[暴躁] bàozào irascible; irritable; violent 性情[性情] xìngqíng nature; temperament 测量[測量] cèliáng survey; to measure; to gauge; to determine 尿素[尿素] niàosù carbamide; urea (NH2)2CO 凝固点[凝固點] nínggùdiǎn freezing point 分子量[分子量] fēnzǐliàng molecular mass 摆满[擺滿] bǎimǎn to spread over an area 毫升[毫升] háoshēng milliliter 试管[試管] shìguǎn test tube 护理[護理] hùlǐ to nurse; to tend and protect 瘫[癱] tān paralyzed 脸皮[臉皮] liǎnpí face; cheek 护士[護士] hùshi nurse; CL:個|个[ge4] 倩[倩] qiàn pretty; winsome; to ask for sb's help; son-in-law (old) 宇[宇] yǔ room; universe 注明[注明] zhùmíng to clearly indicate 降温[降溫] jiàngwēn to become cooler; to lower the temperature; cooling; (of interest, activity etc) to decline 曲线[曲線] qūxiàn curve; curved line; indirect; in a roundabout way 姓氏[姓氏] xìngshì family name //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep226/46 words - 18 min 奇葩[奇葩] qípā exotic flower; (fig.) marvel; prodigy; (slang) weirdo; outlandish 尿液[尿液] niàoyè urine 韩文[韓文] Hánwén hangul, Korean phonetic alphabet; Korean written language 审查[審查] shěnchá to examine; to investigate; to censor out; censorship 审[審] shěn to examine; to investigate; carefully; to try (in court) 可信[可信] kěxìn trustworthy 安妮[安妮] Ānnī Annie (name) 消毒[消毒] xiāodú to disinfect; to sterilize 战友[戰友] zhànyǒu comrade-in-arms; battle companion 食盐[食鹽] shíyán edible salt 清理[清理] qīnglǐ to clear up; to tidy up; to dispose of 碘[碘] diǎn iodine (chemistry) 沙朗[沙朗] shālǎng sirloin (loanword) 补血[補血] bǔxuè to enrich the blood 光临[光臨] guānglín (formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend 难吃[難吃] nánchī unpalatable 俱全[俱全] jùquán every kind; every variety under the sun; a complete gamut 清淡[清淡] qīngdàn light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored); insipid; slack (sales) 山药[山藥] shānyao Dioscorea polystachya; yam 番茄[番茄] fānqié tomato 炒蛋[炒蛋] chǎodàn scrambled eggs //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep227/17 words - 18 min 锈[銹] xiù to corrode; to rust 手边[手邊] shǒubiān on hand; at hand 松开[鬆開] sōngkāi to release; to let go; to loosen; to untie; to come loose 卡死[卡死] kǎsǐ jammed; stuck; frozen (computer) 罐头[罐頭] guàntou tin; can; CL:個|个[ge4] 啵[啵] bō (onom.) to bubble 堂弟[堂弟] tángdì younger male patrilineal cousin 护理学[護理學] hùlǐxué nursing 肋骨[肋骨] lèigǔ rib 凶残[凶殘] xiōngcán savage 法宝[法寶] fǎbǎo Buddha's teaching; Buddhist monk's apparel, staff etc; (Daoism) magic weapon; talisman; fig. specially effective device; magic wand 后部[後部] hòubù back section 咳嗽[咳嗽] késou to cough; CL:陣|阵[zhen4] 前兆[前兆] qiánzhào omen; prior indication; first sign 咳[咳] ké cough 一鸣惊人[一鳴驚人] yīmíngjīngrén to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat (idiom); an overnight celebrity 时常[時常] shícháng often; frequently //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep228/14 words - 18 min 组成[組成] zǔchéng to form; to make up; to constitute 大头贴[大頭貼] dàtóutiē photo sticker booth 打印[打印] dǎyìn to print; to seal; to stamp 裸照[裸照] luǒzhào nude photograph 迈向[邁向] màixiàng to stride toward (success); to march toward; to take a step toward 显耀[顯耀] xiǎnyào to show off 取舍[取捨] qǔshě to choose; to accept or reject 逐客令[逐客令] zhúkèlìng the First Emperor's order to expel foreigners; (fig.) notice to leave; words or behavior intended at turning visitors out 杀人[殺人] shārén homicide; to murder; to kill (a person) 市[市] shì market; city; CL:個|个[ge4] 暖男[暖男] nuǎnnán a man who is family-oriented, considerate and protective 竞争对手[競爭對手] jìngzhēngduìshǒu rival; competitor 点点[點點] diǎndiǎn point; speck 防空洞[防空洞] fángkōngdòng air-raid shelter //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep229/23 words - 16 min 疤痕[疤痕] bāhén scar 摔跤[摔跤] shuāijiāo to trip and fall; to wrestle; wrestling (sports) 医科[醫科] yīkē medicine (as a science); medical science 内幕[內幕] nèimù inside story; non-public information; behind the scenes; internal 病房[病房] bìngfáng ward (of a hospital); sickroom; CL:間|间[jian1] 诊[診] zhěn to examine or treat medically 病患[病患] bìnghuàn illness; disease; patient; sufferer 课金[課金] kèjīn tax levied on a conquered people by an army; fee for a divination session; variant of 氪金[ke4 jin1], in-app purchase (gaming) 恍惚[恍惚] huǎnghū absent-minded; distracted; dazzled; vaguely; dimly 象牙[象牙] xiàngyá ivory; elephant tusk 开动[開動] kāidòng to start; to set in motion; to move; to march; to dig in (eating); to tuck in (eating) 书房[書房] shūfáng study (room); studio; CL:間|间[jian1] 沿着[沿著] yánzhe to go along; to follow 彦[彥] yàn accomplished; elegant 芯[芯] xīn lamp pith; wick 芯[芯] xìn core 漏掉[漏掉] lòudiào to miss; to leave out; to omit; to be omitted; to be missing; to slip through; to leak out; to seep away 粗心[粗心] cūxīn careless; thoughtless 卒[卒] zú soldier; servant; to finish; to die; finally; at last; pawn in Chinese chess 象棋[象棋] xiàngqí Chinese chess; CL:副[fu4] 附注[附註] fùzhù note; annotation 助阵[助陣] zhùzhèn to cheer; to root for 找事[找事] zhǎoshì to look for employment; to pick a quarrel 毁约[毀約] huǐyuē to break a promise; breach of contract //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep230/12 words - 16 min 预告[預告] yùgào to forecast; to predict; advance notice 教坏[教壞] jiāohuài to misguide; to corrupt (sb) 作息时间[作息時間] zuòxīshíjiān daily schedule; daily routine 辣椒[辣椒] làjiāo hot pepper; chili 极了[極了] jíle extremely; exceedingly 吞吞吐吐[吞吞吐吐] tūntūntǔtǔ to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth; to speak and break off, then start again; to hold sth back 趣[趣] qù interesting; to interest 可言[可言] kěyán it may be said 黄鼠狼给鸡拜年[黃鼠狼給雞拜年] huángshǔlánggěijībàinián Beware of suspicious folk bearing gifts, they are sure to be ill-intentioned. (idiom) 莺歌[鶯歌] Yīnggē Yingge or Yingko town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 台南[台南] Táinán Tainan (city and county in Taiwan) 清水[清水] qīngshuǐ fresh water; drinking water; clear water //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep231/10 words - 20 min 亭亭玉立[亭亭玉立] tíngtíngyùlì slender and elegant (of a woman) 游乐[遊樂] yóulè to amuse oneself; recreation 设施[設施] shèshī facilities; installation 荡秋千[盪鞦韆] dàngqiūqiān to swing (on a swing) 荡[盪] dàng variant of 蕩|荡[dang4] 事与愿违[事與願違] shìyǔyuànwéi things turn out contrary to the way one wishes (idiom) 累赘[累贅] léizhuì superfluous; cumbersome; a burden on sb; a nuisance to sb; to inconvenience; to tie sb down; long-winded (of writing); also pr. [lei2 zhui5] 充其量[充其量] chōngqíliàng at most; at best 小丑[小丑] xiǎochǒu clown 赞[贊] zàn to patronize; to support; to praise; (Internet slang) to like (an online post on Facebook etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep232/25 words - 13 min 父爱[父愛] fù'ài paternal love 温情[溫情] wēnqíng tenderness; warmth; warmhearted; softhearted 追根究底[追根究底] zhuīgēnjiūdǐ to get to the heart of the matter 内疚[內疚] nèijiù guilty conscience; to feel a twinge of guilt 辞退[辭退] cítuì to dismiss; to discharge; to fire 走散[走散] zǒusàn to wander off; to stray; to get lost 老子[老子] lǎozi father; daddy; "I, your father" (in anger, or out of contempt); I (used arrogantly or jocularly) 怂恿[慫恿] sǒngyǒng to instigate; to incite; to egg sb on 连书[連書] liánshū to write without lifting one's pen from the paper; (in the Romanization of Chinese) to write two or more syllables together as a single word (not separated by spaces) 形容词[形容詞] xíngróngcí adjective 一字[一字] yīzì in a row; in a line 不怎么样[不怎麼樣] bùzěnmeyàng not up to much; very indifferent; nothing great about it; nothing good to be said about it 顾家[顧家] gùjiā to take care of one's family 一丁点[一丁點] yīdīngdiǎn a tiny bit; a wee bit 无可[無可] wúkě can't 恭[恭] gōng respectful 响亮[響亮] xiǎngliàng loud and clear; resounding 辱[辱] rǔ disgrace; dishonor; to insult; to bring disgrace or humiliation to; to be indebted to; self-deprecating; Taiwan pr. [ru4] 先贤[先賢] xiānxián worthy predecessor; distinguished person of the past; former sage 出言不逊[出言不遜] chūyánbùxùn to speak rudely 不干不净[不乾不淨] bùgānbùjìng unclean; filthy; foul-mouthed 吝[吝] lìn stingy 钻进[鑽進] zuānjìn to get into; to dig into (studies, job etc); to squeeze into 死胡同[死胡同] sǐhútòng dead end; blind alley 手把[手把] shǒubà handle //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep232/35 words - 19 min 依靠[依靠] yīkào to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on 甜食[甜食] tiánshí dessert; sweet 隔山[隔山] géshān half-sibling relationship; brothers with different mother; step- 高高手[高高手] gāogāoshǒu Please do not be too severe on me! 武艺[武藝] wǔyì martial art; military skill 荷兰[荷蘭] Hélán Holland; the Netherlands 郑成功[鄭成功] ZhèngChénggōng Koxinga (1624-1662), military leader 高高在上[高高在上] gāogāozàishàng set up on high (idiom); not in touch with reality; aloof and remote 废气[廢氣] fèiqì exhaust gas; industrial waste gas; steam 别[彆] biè to make sb change their ways, opinions etc //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep233/15 words - 18 min 视作[視作] shìzuò to regard as; to treat as 不孝[不孝] bùxiào unfilial 操行[操行] cāoxíng (student's) behavior 一回生二回熟[一回生二回熟] yīhuíshēng'èrhuíshú unfamiliar at first, but well accustomed soon enough (idiom) 送医[送醫] sòngyī to send or deliver to the hospital 母[母] mǔ mother; elderly female relative; origin; source; (of animals) female 一问三不知[一問三不知] yīwènsānbùzhī lit. to reply "don't know" whatever the question (idiom); fig. absolutely no idea of what's going on; complete ignorance 医师[醫師] yīshī doctor 兽医[獸醫] shòuyī veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet 放屁[放屁] fàngpì to fart; to break wind; to talk nonsense; Utter rubbish! 大言不惭[大言不慚] dàyánbùcán to boast shamelessly; to talk big 燃烧[燃燒] ránshāo to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion; flaming 高地[高地] gāodì highland; upland 能耐[能耐] néngnài ability; capability 恐慌[恐慌] kǒnghuāng panic; panicky; panic-stricken //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep234/25 words - 13 min 迷路[迷路] mílù to lose the way; lost; labyrinth; labyrinthus vestibularis (of the inner ear) 削[削] xiāo to peel with a knife; to pare; to cut (a ball at tennis etc) 削[削] xuē to pare; to reduce; to remove; Taiwan pr. [xue4] 冷门[冷門] lěngmén a neglected branch (of arts, science, sports etc); fig. a complete unknown who wins a competition 顽童[頑童] wántóng urchin 心满意足[心滿意足] xīnmǎnyìzú perfectly contented (idiom); perfectly satisfied 乏[乏] fá short of; tired 难倒[難倒] nándǎo to baffle; to confound; to stump 佛跳墙[佛跳牆] fótiàoqiáng lit. Buddha jumps over the wall, name for a Chinese dish that uses many non-vegetarian ingredients 戳破[戳破] chuōpò puncture; to expose 身心[身心] shēnxīn body and mind; mental and physical 缺勤[缺勤] quēqín to be absent from work or school 因祸得福[因禍得福] yīnhuòdéfú to profit from a disaster (idiom); some good comes out of a setback; It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good. 三温暖[三溫暖] sānwēnnuǎn sauna (loanword) (Tw) 阻拦[阻攔] zǔlán to stop; to obstruct 划[劃] huà to delimit; to transfer; to assign; to plan; to draw (a line); stroke of a Chinese character 口子[口子] kǒuzi hole; opening; cut; gap; gash; my husband or wife; classifier for people (used for indicating the number of people in a family etc); precedent 割伤[割傷] gēshāng to gash; to cut; gash; cut 唰[唰] shuā (onom.) swishing; rustling 会要[會要] huìyào dynastic records of imperial China 缝[縫] féng to sew; to stitch 缝[縫] fèng seam; crack; narrow slit; CL:道[dao4] 日夜[日夜] rìyè day and night; around the clock 好手[好手] hǎoshǒu expert; professional 精密[精密] jīngmì accuracy; exact; precise; refined 外科手术[外科手術] wàikēshǒushù surgery 找齐[找齊] zhǎoqí to make uniform; to even up; to make good a deficiency //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep234/33 words - 17 min 轻狂[輕狂] qīngkuáng frivolous 动脑筋[動腦筋] dòngnǎojīn to use one's brains; to think 评判[評判] píngpàn to judge (a competition); to appraise 消磨[消磨] xiāomó to wear down; to sap; to whittle away; to while away; to idle away 殆尽[殆盡] dàijìn nearly exhausted; practically nothing left 五花肉[五花肉] wǔhuāròu pork belly; streaky pork 筛选[篩選] shāixuǎn to filter 联赛[聯賽] liánsài (sports) league; league tournament //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep235/24 words - 17 min 花拳绣腿[花拳繡腿] huāquánxiùtuǐ flowery of fist with fancy footwork (idiom); highly embellished and ineffectual; fancy but impractical skills; all show and no go; pugilistic wankery 茶叶[茶葉] cháyè tea; tea leaves; CL:盒[he2],罐[guan4],包[bao1],片[pian4] 送客[送客] sòngkè to see a visitor out 这天[這天] zhètiān today; this day 西边[西邊] xībiān west; west side; western part; to the west of 晚辈[晚輩] wǎnbèi the younger generation; those who come after 粮食[糧食] liángshi foodstuff; cereals; CL:種|种[zhong3] 乌龟[烏龜] wūguī tortoise; cuckold 大麦[大麥] dàmài barley 装潢[裝潢] zhuānghuáng to mount (a picture); to dress; to adorn; decoration; packaging 相思病[相思病] xiāngsībìng lovesickness 相思[相思] xiāngsī to yearn; to pine 直达[直達] zhídá to go nonstop to; through (as in "through train"); nonstop 成灾[成災] chéngzāi disastrous; to turn into a disaster 滥[濫] làn overflowing; excessive; indiscriminate 勒死[勒死] lēisǐ to strangle 确立[確立] quèlì to establish; to institute 郁郁寡欢[鬱鬱寡歡] yùyùguǎhuān depressed; cheerless 重生[重生] chóngshēng rebirth 购[購] gòu to buy; to purchase 不动产[不動產] bùdòngchǎn real estate; immovable property; immovables 成家[成家] chéngjiā to settle down and get married (of a man); to become a recognized expert 容光焕发[容光煥發] róngguānghuànfā face glowing (idiom); looking radiant; all smiles 看不顺眼[看不順眼] kànbùshùnyǎn unpleasant to the eye; objectionable //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep236/16 words - 17 min 中古[中古] zhōnggǔ medieval; Middle Ages; Chinese middle antiquity, 3rd to 9th centuries, including Sui and Tang Dynasties; Middle (of a language, e.g. Middle English); used; second-hand 厂牌[廠牌] chǎngpái brand (of a product) 福特[福特] Fútè Ford (name); Ford, US car make 迈[邁] mài to take a step; to stride 短暂[短暫] duǎnzàn of short duration; brief; momentary 同在[同在] tóngzài to be with 达阵[達陣] dázhèn touchdown; try (sports) 真人不露相[真人不露相] zhēnrénbùlòuxiàng the sage presents as an ordinary person (idiom) 遗忘[遺忘] yíwàng to become forgotten; to forget 心酸[心酸] xīnsuān to feel sad 烧杯[燒杯] shāobēi beaker (glassware) 温度计[溫度計] wēndùjì thermometer; thermograph 溶质[溶質] róngzhì dissolved substance; material in solution 溶[溶] róng to dissolve; soluble 父子[父子] fùzǐ father and son 零度[零度] língdù zero degree //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep237/13 words - 18 min 事到如今[事到如今] shìdàorújīn as matters stand; things having reached this stage 作废[作廢] zuòfèi to become invalid; to cancel; to delete; to nullify 三天两头[三天兩頭] sāntiānliǎngtóu lit. twice every three days (idiom); practically every day; frequently 顺水人情[順水人情] shùnshuǐrénqíng to do sb a favor at little cost 宫廷[宮廷] gōngtíng court (of king or emperor) 撕破脸[撕破臉] sīpòliǎn to have an acrimonious falling-out; to shed all pretense of cordiality; to tear into each other 流产[流產] liúchǎn to have a miscarriage; miscarriage; to fail; to fall through 兜[兜] dōu pocket; bag; to wrap up or hold in a bag; to move in a circle; to canvas or solicit; to take responsibility for; to disclose in detail; combat armor (old) 身败名裂[身敗名裂] shēnbàimíngliè to lose one's standing; to have one's reputation swept away; a complete defeat and fall from grace 众叛亲离[眾叛親離] zhòngpànqīnlí lit. people rebelling and friends deserting (idiom); fig. to find oneself utterly isolated 忠言逆耳[忠言逆耳] zhōngyánnì'ěr loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom) 怨[怨] yuàn to blame; to complain 怨言[怨言] yuànyán complaint //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep238/25 words - 15 min 疑心[疑心] yíxīn suspicion; to suspect 劫[劫] jié to rob; to plunder; to seize by force; to coerce; calamity; abbr. for kalpa 劫波[jie2 bo1] 皇上[皇上] huángshang the emperor; Your majesty the emperor; His imperial majesty 太监[太監] tàijiàn court eunuch; palace eunuch 小贝[小貝] Xiǎobèi "Becks", nickname of British footballer David Beckham (see 貝克漢姆|贝克汉姆[Bei4 ke4 han4 mu3]) 桶[桶] tǒng bucket; (trash) can; barrel (of oil etc); CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 朕[朕] zhèn I; we (imperial use); subtle 五体投地[五體投地] wǔtǐtóudì to prostrate oneself in admiration (idiom); to adulate sb 似的[似的] shìde seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5] 进化[進化] jìnhuà evolution; CL:個|个[ge4] 宝可梦[寶可夢] Bǎokěmèng Pokémon 自强[自強] zìqiáng to strive for self-improvement 处变不惊[處變不驚] chǔbiànbùjīng to remain calm in the face of events (idiom) 烂泥扶不上墙[爛泥扶不上牆] lànnífúbùshàngqiáng useless (idiom); worthless; inept 交付[交付] jiāofù to hand over; to deliver 筹办[籌辦] chóubàn to arrange; to make preparations 象征主义[象徵主義] xiàngzhēngzhǔyì symbolism 再现[再現] zàixiàn to recreate; to reconstruct (a historical relic) 偏爱[偏愛] piān'ài to be partial towards sth; to favor; to prefer; preference; favorite 倾向于[傾向於] qīngxiàngyú to incline to; to prefer; to be prone to 灵性[靈性] língxìng spiritual nature; spirituality; intelligence (esp. in animals) 画图[畫圖] huàtú to draw designs, maps etc; picture (e.g. of life in the city) 罪犯[罪犯] zuìfàn criminal 舒缓[舒緩] shūhuǎn to ease (tension); to relax; to cause sth to relax; to alleviate; relaxed; easy and unhurried; leisurely; soothing; mild (slope) 凝胶[凝膠] níngjiāo gel //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep238/29 words - 21 min 蝇[蠅] yíng fly; musca; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 企业[企業] qǐyè company; firm; enterprise; corporation; CL:家[jia1] 小白脸[小白臉] xiǎobáiliǎn attractive young man (usually derog.); pretty boy; gigolo 放眼[放眼] fàngyǎn to survey; to view broadly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep239/22 words - 18 min 生物学[生物學] shēngwùxué biology 苯[苯] běn benzene; benzol (chemistry) 乙[乙] yǐ second of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; second in order; letter "B" or Roman "II" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; second party (in legal contract, usually 乙方[yi3 fang1], as opposed to 甲方[jia3 fang1]); ethyl; bent; winding; radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 5); ancient Chinese compass point: 105° 脑下垂体[腦下垂體] nǎoxiàchuítǐ pituitary glands (at the base of the skull) 正事[正事] zhèngshì one's proper business 童[童] tóng child 护法[護法] hùfǎ to keep the law; to protect Buddha's teachings; protector of Buddhist law (i.e. temple donor) 成军[成軍] chéngjūn lit. to form an army; to set up (team, group, band, organization etc); to found; opening (ceremony); to commission (arms system, naval vessel); to graduate from an apprenticeship 亡[亡] wáng to die; to lose; to be gone; to flee; deceased 按兵不动[按兵不動] ànbīngbùdòng to hold back one's troops without moving (idiom); to bide one's time 偷袭[偷襲] tōuxí to mount a sneak attack; to raid 肉搏战[肉搏戰] ròubózhàn hand-to-hand combat 防火[防火] fánghuǒ to protect against fire 防盗[防盜] fángdào to guard against theft; anti-theft 捧[捧] pěng to clasp; to cup the hands; to hold up with both hands; to offer (esp. in cupped hands); to praise; to flatter 本子[本子] běnzi book; notebook; edition; CL:本[ben3] 直率[直率] zhíshuài candid; frank 网页[網頁] wǎngyè web page 五星级[五星級] wǔxīngjí five-star (hotel) 西点[西點] xīdiǎn Western-style pastry 炒[炒] chǎo to sauté; to stir-fry; to speculate; to hype; to fire (sb) 才艺[才藝] cáiyì talent //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep240/23 words - 19 min 复杂化[複雜化] fùzáhuà to complicate; to become complicated 搭车[搭車] dāchē to ride (in a vehicle); to get a lift; to hitch-hike 轮椅[輪椅] lúnyǐ wheelchair 截肢[截肢] jiézhī amputation (medicine); to amputate 洪水[洪水] hóngshuǐ deluge; flood 倒灌[倒灌] dàoguàn to flow backwards (of water, because of flood, tide, wind etc); reverse flow; to back up (sewage) 火山爆发[火山爆發] huǒshānbàofā volcanic eruption 户头[戶頭] hùtóu bank account; CL:個|个[ge4] 裤[褲] kù underpants; trousers; pants 蛋黄[蛋黃] dànhuáng egg yolk 效劳[效勞] xiàoláo to serve (in some capacity); to work for 扁平[扁平] biǎnpíng flat; planar 卖掉[賣掉] màidiào to sell off; to get rid of in a sale 三十而立[三十而立] sānshí'érlì thirty years old and therefore independent (idiom, from Confucius) 装饰[裝飾] zhuāngshì to decorate; decoration; decorative; ornamental 伤脑筋[傷腦筋] shāngnǎojīn to be a real headache; to find sth a real headache; to beat one's brains 用以[用以] yòngyǐ in order to; so as to 新房[新房] xīnfáng brand new house; bridal chamber 邮筒[郵筒] yóutǒng mailbox; pillar box; (old) letter 煞车[煞車] shāchē to brake (when driving) 厝[厝] cuò to lay in place; to put; to place a coffin in a temporary location pending burial 小屋[小屋] xiǎowū cabin; lodge; cottage; chalet; hut; shed 圈子[圈子] quānzi circle; ring; (social) circle //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep241/17 words - 18 min 两手空空[兩手空空] liǎngshǒukōngkōng empty-handed (idiom); fig. not receiving anything 拳打脚踢[拳打腳踢] quándǎjiǎotī lit. to punch and kick (idiom); to beat up; fig. determined to sort out a problem 特制[特制] tèzhì special; unique 卤菜[滷菜] lǔcài pot-stewed dish 铿锵[鏗鏘] kēngqiāng sonorous; resounding; fig. resounding words 家事[家事] jiāshì family matters; domestic affairs; housework 大片[大片] dàpiàn wide expanse; large area; vast stretch; extending widely; blockbuster movie 撩妹[撩妹] liáomèi (coll.) to flirt; to hit on girls 热恋[熱戀] rèliàn to fall head over heels in love; to be passionately in love 新居[新居] xīnjū new residence; new home 呛到[嗆到] qiāngdào to choke on (food etc); to swallow the wrong way 水晶球[水晶球] shuǐjīngqiú crystal ball (in Western magic) 强健[強健] qiángjiàn sturdy 远处[遠處] yuǎnchù distant place 绕口令[繞口令] ràokǒulìng tongue-twister 口福[口福] kǒufú happy knack for chancing upon fine food 何时[何時] héshí when //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep242/25 words - 16 min 开窍[開竅] kāiqiào to get it straight; to start to understand things properly; enlightenment dawns 会话[會話] huìhuà conversation; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4] 砥砺[砥礪] dǐlì whetstone; (fig.) to hone; to temper; to encourage 快刀斩乱麻[快刀斬亂麻] kuàidāozhǎnluànmá lit. quick sword cuts through tangled hemp (idiom); decisive action in a complex situation; cutting the Gordian knot 肾[腎] shèn kidney 急要[急要] jíyào urgent 想不通[想不通] xiǎngbutōng unable to understand; unable to get over 一二[一二] yī'èr one or two; a few 无事生非[無事生非] wúshìshēngfēi to make trouble out of nothing 社长[社長] shèzhǎng president or director (of association etc) 淋漓尽致[淋漓盡致] línlíjìnzhì lit. extreme saturation (idiom); fig. vividly and thoroughly; in great detail; without restraint; (of a performance) brilliant 无穷[無窮] wúqióng endless; boundless; inexhaustible 报废[報廢] bàofèi to scrap; to be written off 毛毛虫[毛毛蟲] máomaochóng caterpillar 架不住[架不住] jiàbuzhù (coll.) unable to withstand; cannot bear; can't stand it; no match for 态[態] tài (bound form); appearance; shape; form; state; attitude; (grammar) voice 友好[友好] yǒuhǎo friendly; amicable; close friend 效仿[傚仿] xiàofǎng see 仿傚|仿效[fang3 xiao4] 屈服[屈服] qūfú to surrender; to succumb; to yield; (as a transitive verb) to defeat; to prevail over 电视剧[電視劇] diànshìjù TV play; soap opera; CL:部[bu4] 奔放[奔放] bēnfàng bold and unrestrained; untrammeled 诗篇[詩篇] shīpiān a poem; a composition in verse; fig. epic (compared with historical epic); the biblical Book of Psalms 低估[低估] dīgū to underestimate; to underrate 单薄[單薄] dānbó weak; frail; thin; flimsy 情爱[情愛] qíng'ài affection; friendly feelings towards sb; love //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep242/31 words - 19 min 珍爱[珍愛] zhēn'ài to cherish 花花公子[花花公子] huāhuāgōngzǐ playboy 休怪[休怪] xiūguài don't blame (sb) 心狠手辣[心狠手辣] xīnhěnshǒulà vicious and merciless (idiom) 下毒手[下毒手] xiàdúshǒu to attack murderously; to strike treacherously 执[執] zhí to execute (a plan); to grasp //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep243/14 words - 16 min 当机[當機] dàngjī to crash (of a computer); to stop working; (loanword from English "down") 悠哉[悠哉] yōuzāi see 悠哉悠哉[you1 zai1 you1 zai1] 明智[明智] míngzhì sensible; wise; judicious; sagacious 救援队[救援隊] jiùyuánduì rescue team 换句话说[換句話說] huànjùhuàshuō in other words 诬蔑[誣衊] wūmiè to slander; to smear; to vilify 餐馆[餐館] cānguǎn restaurant; CL:家[jia1] 筛[篩] shāi to filter; to sift; to sieve 招考[招考] zhāokǎo to advertise an entrance examination for an academic institution (old) 水平[水平] shuǐpíng level (of achievement etc); standard; horizontal 错别字[錯別字] cuòbiézì incorrectly written or mispronounced characters 引述[引述] yǐnshù to quote 浮上[浮上] fúshàng to float up; to rise to the surface; fig. to rise in the world 题解[題解] tíjiě notes; key (to exercises) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep244/17 words - 20 min 喇舌[喇舌] lǎshé (Tw) French kissing; to waggle one's tongue around 水沟[水溝] shuǐgōu gutter; sewer 飞升[飛升] fēishēng to levitate heavenwards (a Daoist success); to take off; to soar (of prices) 人言可畏[人言可畏] rényánkěwèi gossip is a fearful thing (idiom) 起伏[起伏] qǐfú to move up and down; to undulate; ups and downs 及物动词[及物動詞] jíwùdòngcí transitive verb 补语[補語] bǔyǔ complement (grammar) 主词[主詞] zhǔcí subject 化痰[化痰] huàtán to transform phlegm (TCM) 压坏[壓壞] yāhuài to crush 连体[連體] liántǐ conjoined (twins) 县[縣] xiàn county 报考[報考] bàokǎo to enter oneself for an examination 光说不练[光說不練] guāngshuōbùliàn all talk and no action (idiom); to preach what one does not practice; same as 光說不做|光说不做[guang1 shuo1 bu4 zuo4] 冰封[冰封] bīngfēng to freeze over; to ice over; icebound; to shelve (a proposal etc) 寒冬[寒冬] hándōng wintry 融冰[融冰] róngbīng ice melting //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep245/23 words - 17 min 鸦雀无声[鴉雀無聲] yāquèwúshēng lit. crow and peacock make no sound; absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard; absolute silence 自怨自艾[自怨自艾] zìyuànzìyì to be full of remorse; to repent and redress one's errors 终究[終究] zhōngjiū in the end; after all is said and done 常理[常理] chánglǐ common sense; conventional reasoning and morals 花岗岩[花崗岩] huāgāngyán granite 亲民[親民] qīnmín in touch with the people; sensitive to people's needs 可口[可口] kěkǒu tasty; to taste good 踱步[踱步] duóbù to pace; to stroll 浮夸[浮誇] fúkuā to exaggerate; to be boastful; pompous; grandiose 化妆品[化妝品] huàzhuāngpǐn cosmetic; makeup product 异国[異國] yìguó exotic; foreign 五一[五一] wǔyī 5-1 (May 1st) 落差[落差] luòchā drop in elevation; (fig.) gap (in wages, expectations etc); disparity 出外[出外] chūwài to go out; to leave for another place 时效[時效] shíxiào effectiveness for a given period of time; prescription (law); aging (metallurgy) 配戴[配戴] pèidài to put on; to wear (mouthguard, contact lenses, hearing aid etc) 连击[連擊] liánjī to batter; combo (hit) (gaming); (volleyball, table tennis etc) double hit; double contact 我去[我去] wǒqù (slang) dang!; shoot! 课表[課表] kèbiǎo school timetable 高档[高檔] gāodàng superior quality; high grade; top grade 道地[道地] dàodì authentic; original 酒会[酒會] jiǔhuì drinking party; wine reception 划[划] huá to row; to paddle; profitable; worth (the effort); it pays (to do sth) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep246/13 words - 18 min 机警[機警] jījǐng perceptive; astute; sharp; sharp-witted; vigilant; alert 每况愈下[每況愈下] měikuàngyùxià to steadily deteriorate 所知[所知] suǒzhī known; what one knows 思绪[思緒] sīxù train of thought; emotional state; mood; feeling 直话[直話] zhíhuà straight talk; straightforward words 浑水摸鱼[渾水摸魚] húnshuǐmōyú to fish in troubled water (idiom); to take advantage of a crisis for personal gain 夯[夯] hāng to tamp; (slang) popular; hot 转向[轉向] zhuǎnxiàng to change direction; fig. to change one's stance 高压[高壓] gāoyā high pressure; high-handed 稍稍[稍稍] shāoshāo somewhat; a little; slightly 验伤[驗傷] yànshāng to examine a wound or injury (typically for forensic purposes) 贪污[貪污] tānwū to be corrupt; corruption; to embezzle 窝囊[窩囊] wōnang to feel vexed; annoyed; good-for-nothing; stupid and cowardly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep247/11 words - 18 min 咬耳朵[咬耳朵] yǎo'ěrduo (coll.) to whisper in sb's ear 僵局[僵局] jiāngjú impasse; deadlock 悲伤[悲傷] bēishāng sad; sorrowful 策划[策劃] cèhuà to plot; to scheme; to bring about; to engineer; planning; producer; planner 色相[色相] sèxiàng coloration; hue; sex; sex appeal 肉体[肉體] ròutǐ physical body 带上[帶上] dàishàng to take along with one 所愿[所願] suǒyuàn wished-for; desired 简陋[簡陋] jiǎnlòu simple and crude 用词[用詞] yòngcí usage (of a term); wording; phrasing 花心思[花心思] huāxīnsī to think through; to invest effort in thinking about; to consider thoroughly //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep248/25 words - 16 min 阻力[阻力] zǔlì resistance; drag 美梦成真[美夢成真] měimèngchéngzhēn a dream come true 乐极生悲[樂極生悲] lèjíshēngbēi extreme joy turns to sorrow (idiom); Don't celebrate too soon, things could still go wrong! 连理[連理] liánlǐ two trees that grow together as one; fig. conjugal union 疑难杂症[疑難雜症] yínánzázhèng dubious or hard-to-treat cases (medicine); hard cases 闯进[闖進] chuǎngjìn to burst in 单一[單一] dānyī single; only; sole 异常[異常] yìcháng exceptional; abnormal; an anomaly 心照不宣[心照不宣] xīnzhàobùxuān a tacit mutual understanding 乐见其成[樂見其成] lèjiànqíchéng to look favorably on sth; would be glad see it happen 离题[離題] lítí to digress; to stray from the subject 张扬[張揚] zhāngyáng to display ostentatiously; to bring out into the open; to make public; to spread around; flamboyant; brash 炙手可热[炙手可熱] zhìshǒukěrè lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom); fig. arrogance of the powerful; a mighty figure no-one dares approach; hot (exciting or in favor) 王子[王子] wángzǐ prince; son of a king 童话故事[童話故事] tónghuàgùshì fairy tale 白雪公主[白雪公主] BáixuěGōngzhǔ Snow White 猎人[獵人] lièrén hunter 灰姑娘[灰姑娘] Huīgūniang Cinderella; a sudden rags-to-riches celebrity 大臣[大臣] dàchén chancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister 辛劳[辛勞] xīnláo laborious 后母[後母] hòumǔ stepmother 当家[當家] dāngjiā to manage the household; to be the one in charge of the family; to call the shots; to be in charge 词汇[詞彙] cíhuì vocabulary; list of words (e.g. for language teaching purposes); word 辛普森[辛普森] Xīnpǔsēn Simpson (name) 丑八怪[醜八怪] chǒubāguài ugly person //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep249/24 words - 19 min 色鬼[色鬼] sèguǐ lecher; pervert 借位[借位] jièwèi in arithmetic of subtraction, to borrow 10 and carry from the next place 塞翁失马[塞翁失馬] sàiwēngshīmǎ lit. the old man lost his horse, but it all turned out for the best (idiom); fig. a blessing in disguise; it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good 吟诗[吟詩] yínshī to recite poetry 删[刪] shān to delete 硬盘[硬盤] yìngpán hard disk 碟[碟] dié dish; plate 苗[苗] miáo sprout 滋生[滋生] zīshēng to breed; to flourish; to cause; to provoke; to create 燃起[燃起] ránqǐ to ignite; to light; fig. to spark off (hopes, controversy, flames of revolution) 意犹未尽[意猶未盡] yìyóuwèijìn to wish to continue sth; to have not fully expressed oneself 精力充沛[精力充沛] jīnglìchōngpèi vigorous; energetic 捣[搗] dǎo pound; beat; hull; attack; disturb; stir 乘虚而入[乘虛而入] chéngxū'érrù to enter by exploiting a weak spot (idiom); to take advantage of a lapse 当事者[當事者] dāngshìzhě the person involved; the people holding power 超重[超重] chāozhòng overweight (baggage, freight) 狐狸精[狐狸精] húlijīng fox-spirit; vixen; witch; enchantress 垂头丧气[垂頭喪氣] chuítóusàngqì hanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected; crestfallen 飞鼠[飛鼠] fēishǔ flying squirrel; (dialect) bat 据理力争[據理力爭] jùlǐlìzhēng to contend on strong grounds; to argue strongly for what is right 见义勇为[見義勇為] jiànyìyǒngwéi to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth; acting heroically in a just cause 饱受[飽受] bǎoshòu to endure; to suffer; to be subjected to 惊悚[驚悚] jīngsǒng horror (movie); thriller 扑通[撲通] pūtōng (onom.) sound of object falling into water; plop //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep250/10 words - 18 min 表扬[表揚] biǎoyáng to praise; to commend 待机[待機] dàijī to wait for an opportunity; (electronic devices) standby 桌布[桌布] zhuōbù tablecloth; (computing) desktop background; wallpaper; CL:條|条[tiao2],塊|块[kuai4],張|张[zhang1] 推销[推銷] tuīxiāo to market; to sell 就道[就道] jiùdào to set off; to take to the road 狗仔[狗仔] gǒuzǎi paparazzi 动人[動人] dòngrén touching; moving 追随[追隨] zhuīsuí to follow; to accompany 璧[璧] bì jade annulus 沿用[沿用] yányòng to continue to use (old methods); to apply as before; according to usage //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep251/25 words - 16 min 坦诚[坦誠] tǎnchéng candid; frank; plain dealing 抵抗[抵抗] dǐkàng to resist; resistance 痒痒[癢癢] yǎngyang to itch; to tickle 酷刑[酷刑] kùxíng cruelty; torture 绑走[綁走] bǎngzǒu to abduct; to kidnap 团长[團長] tuánzhǎng regimental command; head of a delegation 团员[團員] tuányuán member; group member 耳[耳] ěr ear; handle (archaeology); and that is all (Classical Chinese) 指挥[指揮] zhǐhuī to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); CL:個|个[ge4] 荣辱[榮辱] róngrǔ honor and disgrace; reputation 巅峰[巔峰] diānfēng summit; apex; pinnacle (of one's career etc); peak (of a civilization etc) 邀请赛[邀請賽] yāoqǐngsài invitation tournament (e.g. between schools or firms) 迫切[迫切] pòqiè urgent; pressing 罚球[罰球] fáqiú penalty shot; penalty kick (in sports) 女士优先[女士優先] nǚshìyōuxiān Ladies first! 灌篮[灌籃] guànlán slam dunk 买家[買家] mǎijiā buyer; client 卖家[賣家] màijiā seller 射中[射中] shèzhòng to hit the target 冲劲[衝勁] chòngjìn dynamism; drive 标题[標題] biāotí title; heading; headline; caption; subject 搬弄[搬弄] bānnòng to fiddle with; to play and move sth about; to show off (what one can do); to parade (one's capabilities); to cause trouble 流言蜚语[流言蜚語] liúyánfēiyǔ rumors and slanders (idiom); gossip; lies and slanders 米老鼠[米老鼠] MǐLǎoshǔ Mickey Mouse 迫不及待[迫不及待] pòbùjídài impatient (idiom); in a hurry; itching to get on with it //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep252/12 words - 13 min 探索[探索] tànsuǒ to explore; to probe 面貌[面貌] miànmào appearance; face; features; CL:個|个[ge4] 磷[磷] lín phosphorus (chemistry) 电子[電子] diànzǐ electronic; electron (particle physics) 乱掉[亂掉] luàndiào to throw away; to discard 嘻哈[嘻哈] xīhā hip-hop (music genre) (loanword) 完整性[完整性] wánzhěngxìng integrity; completeness 多选题[多選題] duōxuǎntí multiple-choice question 讲课[講課] jiǎngkè teach; lecture 盖头[蓋頭] gàitóu cover; cap; topping; head covering; veil 讲题[講題] jiǎngtí topic of a lecture 举凡[舉凡] jǔfán such things as ...; examples including ... (etc); without exception; every; any //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep253/25 words - 16 min 抵挡[抵擋] dǐdǎng to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off; to withstand 对齐[對齊] duìqí to align; (typography) to justify 注目[注目] zhùmù attention; to stare at; to fix attention on sth 丑陋[醜陋] chǒulòu ugly 兮[兮] xī (particle in old Chinese similar to 啊) 逾[逾] yú to exceed; to go beyond; to transcend; to cross over; to jump over 杞[杞] qǐ Chinese wolfberry shrub (Lycium chinense); willow 岂敢[豈敢] qǐgǎn how could one dare?; I don't deserve such praise 畏[畏] wèi to fear 可畏[可畏] kěwèi dreadful; formidable 桑[桑] sāng mulberry tree 主人公[主人公] zhǔréngōng hero (of a novel or film); main protagonist 责骂[責罵] zémà to scold 长兄[長兄] zhǎngxiōng eldest brother 街坊[街坊] jiēfāng neighborhood; neighbor 人们[人們] rénmen people 无处不在[無處不在] wúchùbùzài to be everywhere 豪迈[豪邁] háomài bold; open-minded; heroic 制止[制止] zhìzhǐ to curb; to put a stop to; to stop; to check; to limit 揭露[揭露] jiēlù to expose; to unmask; to ferret out; to disclose; disclosure 震慑[震懾] zhènshè to awe; to intimidate 信念[信念] xìnniàn faith; belief; conviction 性命[性命] xìngmìng life 恶毒[惡毒] èdú malicious 传闻[傳聞] chuánwén rumor //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep253/42 words - 20 min 以讹传讹[以訛傳訛] yǐ'échuán'é to spread falsehoods; to increasingly distort the truth; to pile errors on top of errors (idiom) 自古以来[自古以來] zìgǔyǐlái since ancient times 嚼舌头[嚼舌頭] jiáoshétóu to gossip; to argue unnecessarily 搬弄是非[搬弄是非] bānnòngshìfēi to incite a quarrel (idiom); to sow discord between people; to tell tales; to make mischief 长舌妇[長舌婦] chángshéfù female gossip; busybody 失意[失意] shīyì disappointed; frustrated 恶意中伤[惡意中傷] èyìzhōngshāng malicious libel; slander 言之有物[言之有物] yánzhīyǒuwù (of one's words) to have substance 引经据典[引經據典] yǐnjīngjùdiǎn lit. to quote the classics; to quote chapter and verse (idiom) 树木[樹木] shùmù tree 学艺[學藝] xuéyì to learn a skill or art 水墨画[水墨畫] shuǐmòhuà ink and wash painting 墨汁[墨汁] mòzhī prepared Chinese ink 毛笔[毛筆] máobǐ writing brush; CL:枝[zhi1],管[guan3] 墨[墨] mò ink stick; China ink; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; corporal punishment consisting of tattooing characters on the victim's forehead 砚台[硯臺] yàntái ink stone; ink slab; CL:方[fang1] 妩媚[嫵媚] wǔmèi lovely; charming //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep254/25 words - 14 min 笼统[籠統] lǒngtǒng general; broad; sweeping; lacking in detail; vague 劲敌[勁敵] jìngdí formidable opponent 眨眼睛[眨眼睛] zhǎyǎnjīng wink 黯然[黯然] ànrán dim; sad 有着[有著] yǒuzhe to have; to possess 双眼[雙眼] shuāngyǎn the two eyes 帽[帽] mào hat; cap 娇小[嬌小] jiāoxiǎo petite; delicate; dainty 整型[整型] zhěngxíng (computing) integer 健康检查[健康檢查] jiànkāngjiǎnchá see 體格檢查|体格检查[ti3 ge2 jian3 cha2] 案子[案子] ànzi long table; counter; case; law case; legal case; judicial case 抱负[抱負] bàofù aspiration; ambition 球鞋[球鞋] qiúxié athletic shoes 老夫[老夫] lǎofū I (spoken by an old man) 中年[中年] zhōngnián middle age 情调[情調] qíngdiào sentiment; tone and mood; taste 策略[策略] cèlüè strategy; tactics; crafty; adroit 退化[退化] tuìhuà to degenerate; atrophy 量体重[量體重] liángtǐzhòng to weigh (body weight) 保有[保有] bǎoyǒu to keep; to retain 统[統] tǒng to gather; to unite; to unify; whole 血压[血壓] xuèyā blood pressure 走光[走光] zǒuguāng to expose oneself; to be completely gone 耿耿于怀[耿耿於懷] gěnggěngyúhuái to take troubles to heart (idiom); brooding 转送[轉送] zhuǎnsòng to pass (sth) on (to sb else); to transfer sb (to another hospital etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep254/31 words - 20 min 豺狼虎豹[豺狼虎豹] cháilánghǔbào jackals, wolves, tigers and panthers (idiom); animals who are dangerous to man and cattle; fierce and cruel people 生人[生人] shēngrén stranger; living person; to give birth; to be born (in a certain time or place) 冤冤相报何时了[冤冤相報何時了] yuānyuānxiāngbàohéshíliǎo if revenge breeds revenge, will there ever be an end to it? (Buddhist saying) 健检[健檢] jiànjiǎn (Tw) medical checkup; physical examination (abbr. for 健康檢查|健康检查[jian4 kang1 jian3 cha2]) 健谈[健談] jiàntán entertaining in conversation 护身符[護身符] hùshēnfú amulet; protective talisman; charm //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep255/25 words - 9 min 深处[深處] shēnchù abyss; depths; deepest or most distant part 攀[攀] pān to climb (by pulling oneself up); to implicate; to claim connections of higher status 藤蔓[藤蔓] téngmàn vine; also pr. [teng2 wan4] 中世纪[中世紀] zhōngshìjì medieval; Middle Ages 古堡[古堡] gǔbǎo ancient castle 说得过去[說得過去] shuōdeguòqù acceptable; passable; justifiable; (of a course of action) to make sense 转动[轉動] zhuǎndòng to turn sth around; to swivel 转动[轉動] zhuàndòng to rotate (about an axis); to revolve; to turn; to move in a circle; to gyrate 肥胖[肥胖] féipàng fat; obese 关节炎[關節炎] guānjiéyán arthritis 中止[中止] zhōngzhǐ to cease; to suspend; to break off; to stop; to discontinue 社交[社交] shèjiāo interaction; social contact 污名[污名] wūmíng bad reputation; stigma 体内[體內] tǐnèi within the body; in vivo (vs in vitro); internal to 糖尿病[糖尿病] tángniàobìng diabetes; diabetes mellitus 心血管[心血管] xīnxuèguǎn cardiovascular 疾病[疾病] jíbìng disease; sickness; ailment 酒精性[酒精性] jiǔjīngxìng alcoholic (beverage) 脂肪肝[脂肪肝] zhīfánggān fatty liver 医学[醫學] yīxué medicine; medical science; study of medicine 死于非命[死於非命] sǐyúfēimìng violent death (idiom); to die in a disaster; an unnatural death 叉[叉] chā fork; pitchfork; prong; pick; cross; intersect; "X" 深不可测[深不可測] shēnbùkěcè deep and unmeasurable (idiom); unfathomable depths; incomprehensible; enigmatic and impossible to predict 虽[雖] suī although; even though 盘算[盤算] pánsuàn to plot; to scheme; to calculate 展览会[展覽會] zhǎnlǎnhuì exhibition; show; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep255/40 words - 19 min 强壮[強壯] qiángzhuàng strong; sturdy; robust 搂住[摟住] lǒuzhù to hold in one's arms; to embrace 深情款款[深情款款] shēnqíngkuǎnkuǎn loving; caring; adoring 活活[活活] huóhuó while still alive; simply; totally 脆[脆] cuì brittle; fragile; crisp; crunchy; clear and loud voice; neat 当前[當前] dāngqián current; today's; modern; present; to be facing (us) 布鲁克[布魯克] Bùlǔkè Brook (name); Peter Brook (1925), British theater director 忍者龟[忍者龜] RěnzhěGuī Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Tw); see 忍者神龜|忍者神龟[Ren3 zhe3 Shen2 gui1] 大三[大三] dàsān third-year university student 数据[數據] shùjù data; numbers; digital 强权[強權] qiángquán power; might 少之又少[少之又少] shǎozhīyòushǎo very few; very little 同好[同好] tónghào fellow enthusiasts 会场[會場] huìchǎng meeting place; place where people gather; CL:個|个[ge4] 抚慰[撫慰] fǔwèi to console; to comfort; to soothe //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep256/11 words - 17 min 进攻[進攻] jìngōng to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack; assault; offense (sports) 犯规[犯規] fànguī to break the rules; an illegality; a foul 紧实[緊實] jǐnshí tight; firm; dense; packed 催眠[催眠] cuīmián hypnosis 闯过[闖過] chuǎngguò to crash one's way through 小黄[小黃] xiǎohuáng (coll.) taxicab (Tw) 到场[到場] dàochǎng to show up; present (at the scene) 贵人[貴人] guìrén nobility; person of high rank 猛攻[猛攻] měnggōng to attack violently; to storm 下风[下風] xiàfēng leeward; downwind; disadvantageous position; to concede or give way in an argument 射程[射程] shèchéng range; reach; firing range //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep257/25 words - 19 min 转给[轉給] zhuǎngěi to pass on to 事在人为[事在人為] shìzàirénwéi the matter depends on the individual (idiom); it is a matter for your own effort; With effort, one can achieve anything. 握住[握住] wòzhù to grip; to hold 回合制[回合制] huíhézhì turn-based (gaming) 守势[守勢] shǒushì defensive position; guard 心悸[心悸] xīnjì palpitation 气喘[氣喘] qìchuǎn to gasp for breath; asthma 血脂[血脂] xuèzhī blood lipid 动脉硬化[動脈硬化] dòngmàiyìnghuà hardening of the arteries; arteriosclerosis 肝硬化[肝硬化] gānyìnghuà cirrhosis 脑溢血[腦溢血] nǎoyìxuè cerebral hemorrhage; stroke 死亡率[死亡率] sǐwánglǜ mortality rate 优胜[優勝] yōushèng winning; superior 露脸[露臉] lòuliǎn to show one's face; to make one's good name; to become successful and well known; to shine 左邻右舍[左鄰右舍] zuǒlínyòushè neighbors; next-door neighbors; related work units; colleagues doing related work 亲朋好友[親朋好友] qīnpénghǎoyǒu friends and family; kith and kin 实况转播[實況轉播] shíkuàngzhuǎnbō live relay; broadcast of actual scene; to broadcast live 尽兴[盡興] jìnxìng to enjoy oneself to the full; to one's heart's content 豪华[豪華] háohuá luxurious 非凡[非凡] fēifán out of the ordinary; unusually (good, talented etc) 念念不忘[念念不忘] niànniànbùwàng to keep in mind constantly (idiom) 府上[府上] fǔshàng (polite) your home; residence 开饭[開飯] kāifàn to serve a meal 点菜[點菜] diǎncài to order dishes (in a restaurant) 鸡脚[雞腳] jījiǎo chicken feet //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep258/19 words - 18 min 祖传[祖傳] zǔchuán passed on from ancestors; handed down from generation to generation 拜师[拜師] bàishī to formally become an apprentice to a master 凡间[凡間] fánjiān the secular world 好学[好學] hàoxué eager to study; studious; erudite 副词[副詞] fùcí adverb 倒装[倒裝] dàozhuāng inversion (rhetoric device of inverting the word order for heightened effect); anastrophe 招待[招待] zhāodài to receive (guests); to entertain; reception 拿手菜[拿手菜] náshǒucài specialty (dish) 放风[放風] fàngfēng to allow in fresh air; to allow a prisoner out for exercise; to give out information 楼下[樓下] lóuxià downstairs 好运符[好運符] hǎoyùnfú good luck charm 榜首[榜首] bǎngshǒu top of the list 聚集[聚集] jùjí to assemble; to gather 猝死[猝死] cùsǐ sudden death (in medicine, sporting competitions etc) 一月[一月] Yīyuè January; first month (of the lunar year) 地府[地府] dìfǔ hell; the nether world; Hades 矫枉过正[矯枉過正] jiǎowǎngguòzhèng to overcorrect (idiom); to overcompensate 无常[無常] wúcháng variable; changeable; fickle; impermanence (Sanskrit: anitya); ghost taking away the soul after death; to pass away; to die 睡梦中[睡夢中] shuìmèngzhōng fast asleep; dreaming //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep259/16 words - 18 min 梦境[夢境] mèngjìng dreamland 推进[推進] tuījìn to impel; to carry forward; to push on; to advance; to drive forward 推出[推出] tuīchū to push out; to release; to launch; to publish; to recommend 大蒜[大蒜] dàsuàn garlic; CL:瓣[ban4],頭|头[tou2] 鳄鱼[鱷魚] èyú alligator; crocodile 松口[鬆口] sōngkǒu to let go of sth held in one's mouth; (fig.) to relent; to yield 列车[列車] lièchē (railway) train 头昏眼花[頭昏眼花] tóuhūnyǎnhuā to faint with blurred vision (idiom); dizzy and eyes dimmed 英勇[英勇] yīngyǒng heroic; gallant; valiant 殉难[殉難] xùnnàn to sacrifice oneself in a just cause; a victim of a disaster 犯难[犯難] fànnán to feel embarrassed; to feel akward 肉羹[肉羹] ròugēng stew; bouillon 沙拉[沙拉] shālā salad (loanword) 急躁[急躁] jízào irritable; irascible; impetuous 嗡[嗡] wēng (onom.) buzz; hum; drone 蜜蜂[蜜蜂] mìfēng bee; honeybee; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep260/20 words - 20 min 昏头[昏頭] hūntóu to lose one's head; to be out of one's mind; to be dazed 香肠[香腸] xiāngcháng sausage; CL:根[gen1] 体操[體操] tǐcāo gymnastic; gymnastics 并肩[並肩] bìngjiān alongside; shoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast 杆[桿] gǎn stick; pole; lever; classifier for long objects such as guns 出人意料[出人意料] chūrényìliào unexpected (idiom); surprising 伸展[伸展] shēnzhǎn stretching; extension 超载[超載] chāozài to overload 陀螺[陀螺] tuóluó spinning top; gyroscope 脚跟[腳跟] jiǎogēn heel 入定[入定] rùdìng (Buddhism) to enter a meditative state 伤痕累累[傷痕累累] shānghénlěilěi bruised; riddled with scars 同病相怜[同病相憐] tóngbìngxiānglián fellow sufferers empathize with each other (idiom); misery loves company 残[殘] cán to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus 体形[體形] tǐxíng figure; bodily form 不曾[不曾] bùcéng hasn't yet; hasn't ever 不以为意[不以為意] bùyǐwéiyì not to mind; unconcerned 过重[過重] guòzhòng overweight (luggage) 病症[病症] bìngzhèng disease; illness 寻求[尋求] xúnqiú to seek; to look for //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep261/25 words - 13 min 嘟[嘟] dū toot; honk; to pout 励志[勵志] lìzhì to encourage; encouragement 秾[穠] nóng lush flora 纤[纖] xiān fine; delicate; minute 无底[無底] wúdǐ bottomless 匮乏[匱乏] kuìfá to be deficient in sth; to be short of sth (supplies, money etc) 撼动[撼動] hàndòng to shake up; to deal a shock; (fig.) to stir (sb's heart) 礼拜二[禮拜二] Lǐbài'èr Tuesday 增量[增量] zēngliàng increment 背心[背心] bèixīn sleeveless garment (vest, waistcoat, singlet, tank top etc); CL:件[jian4] 升温[升溫] shēngwēn to become hot; temperature rise; (fig.) to intensify; to hot up; to escalate; to get a boost 望梅止渴[望梅止渴] wàngméizhǐkě lit. to quench one's thirst by thinking of plums (idiom); fig. to console oneself with illusions 主顾[主顧] zhǔgù client; customer 订单[訂單] dìngdān (purchase) order 迷上[迷上] míshàng to become excited with; to be enchanted by 结语[結語] jiéyǔ concluding remarks 养眼[養眼] yǎngyǎn visually attractive; eye candy; easy on the eyes; to protect the eyes 发起人[發起人] fāqǐrén proposer; initiator; founding member 上线[上線] shàngxiàn to go online; to put sth online 当地[當地] dāngdì local 海啸[海嘯] hǎixiào tsunami 日文[日文] Rìwén Japanese (language) 东京[東京] Dōngjīng Tokyo, capital of Japan; Tonkin (northern Vietnam during the French colonial period) 岩手县[岩手縣] Yánshǒuxiàn Iwate prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] 宫城县[宮城縣] Gōngchéngxiàn Miyagi prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep261/35 words - 18 min 独具[獨具] dújù to have unique (talent, insight etc) 大地[大地] dàdì earth; mother earth 样貌[樣貌] yàngmào appearance; manifestation 捐款[捐款] juānkuǎn to donate money; to contribute funds; donation; contribution (of money) 路人皆知[路人皆知] lùrénjiēzhī understood by everyone (idiom); well known; a household name 心路[心路] xīnlù scheme; artifice; tolerance; intention; motive; train of thought; brains; wit; ideas 野兽[野獸] yěshòu beast; wild animal 套餐[套餐] tàocān set meal; product or service package (e.g. for a cell phone subscription) 主菜[主菜] zhǔcài main course 搞混[搞混] gǎohùn to confuse; to muddle; to mix up //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep262/21 words - 18 min 肋眼[肋眼] lèiyǎn rib eye (steak) (loanword) 烤鸡[烤雞] kǎojī roast chicken 雪[雪] xuě snow; snowfall; CL:場|场[chang2]; to have the appearance of snow; to wipe away, off or out; to clean 景[景] jǐng bright; circumstance; scenery 不可多得[不可多得] bùkěduōdé hard to come by; rare 伴侣[伴侶] bànlǚ companion; mate; partner 主场[主場] zhǔchǎng home ground (sports); home field; main venue; main stadium 热炒[熱炒] rèchǎo stir-fried dish (Tw) 冷却[冷卻] lěngquè to cool off; cooling 火苗[火苗] huǒmiáo flame 支持者[支持者] zhīchízhě supporter 侵[侵] qīn to invade; to encroach; to infringe; to approach 替代[替代] tìdài to substitute for; to replace; to supersede 色狼[色狼] sèláng lecher; pervert; wolf 万里[萬里] wànlǐ far away; thousands of miles; 10000 li 泡汤[泡湯] pàotāng to dawdle; to go slow deliberately; to fizzle out; to have all one's hopes dashed; (Tw) to have a soak in a hot spring 霜淇淋[霜淇淋] shuāngqílín soft ice-cream 代购[代購] dàigòu to buy (on behalf of sb) 先斩后奏[先斬後奏] xiānzhǎnhòuzòu first decapitate then present your trophy (idiom); act first, report later 护照[護照] hùzhào passport; CL:本[ben3],個|个[ge4] 节制[節制] jiézhì to control; to restrict; to moderate; to temper; moderation; sobriety; to administer //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep263/18 words - 15 min 吃喝玩乐[吃喝玩樂] chīhēwánlè to eat, drink and be merry (idiom); to abandon oneself to a life of pleasure 坚固[堅固] jiāngù firm; firmly; hard; stable 攻破[攻破] gōngpò to make a breakthrough; to break through; to breach (military) 接洽[接洽] jiēqià to discuss a matter with sb; to get in touch with; to arrange 成行[成行] chéngxíng to embark on a journey 咱俩[咱倆] zánliǎ the two of us 一共[一共] yīgòng altogether 截止[截止] jiézhǐ to close; to stop; to put a stop to sth; cut-off point; stopping point; deadline 历经[歷經] lìjīng to experience; to go through 孤零零[孤零零] gūlínglíng lone; isolated and without help; all alone; solitary 发愤图强[發憤圖強] fāfèntúqiáng to be strongly determined to succeed (idiom) 堂妹[堂妹] tángmèi younger female patrilineal cousin 水波[水波] shuǐbō wave; (water) ripple 沥[瀝] lì to drip; to strain or filter; a trickle 日本人[日本人] Rìběnrén Japanese person or people 入境随俗[入境隨俗] rùjìngsuísú When you enter a country, follow the local customs (idiom); do as the natives do; When in Rome, do as the Romans do 宫城[宮城] Gōngchéng Miyagi prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] 行李箱[行李箱] xínglixiāng suitcase; baggage compartment; overhead bin; (car) trunk; boot //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep264/25 words - 10 min 装载[裝載] zhuāngzài to load; to stow 苦主[苦主] kǔzhǔ victim's family (esp. in murder case) 阿们[阿們] āmen amen (loanword) 旅[旅] lǚ trip; travel; to travel; brigade (army) 富二代[富二代] fù'èrdài children of entrepreneurs who became wealthy under Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms in the 1980s; see also 窮二代|穷二代[qiong2 er4 dai4] 漫步[漫步] mànbù to wander; to ramble; recreational hiking; to perambulate 积雪[積雪] jīxuě snow; snow cover; snow mantle 雪人[雪人] xuěrén snowman; yeti 穷苦[窮苦] qióngkǔ impoverished; destitute 茫茫[茫茫] mángmáng boundless; vast and obscure 投靠[投靠] tóukào to rely on help from sb 迷失[迷失] míshī to lose (one's bearings); to get lost 大海[大海] dàhǎi sea; ocean 可人[可人] kěrén pleasant; agreeable; a person after one's heart (charming person); a gifted person 菩萨[菩薩] Púsà Bodhisattva (Buddhism) 不劳而获[不勞而獲] bùláo'érhuò to reap without sowing (idiom) 美心[美心] Měixīn Maxine (name) 编织[編織] biānzhī to weave; to knit; to plait; to braid; (fig.) to create (sth abstract, e.g. a dream, a lie etc) 眼熟[眼熟] yǎnshú familiar-looking; to seem familiar 锵[鏘] qiāng tinkling of small bells 蛛丝马迹[蛛絲馬跡] zhūsīmǎjì lit. spider's thread and horse track; tiny hints (of a secret); traces; clue 噗[噗] pū (onom.) pop; plop; pfff; putt-putt of a motor 门诊[門診] ménzhěn outpatient service 排毒[排毒] páidú to expel poison (from the system); to detox 捐给[捐給] juāngěi to donate //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep264/34 words - 17 min 募[募] mù canvass for contributions; to recruit; to collect; to raise 募捐[募捐] mùjuān to solicit contributions; to collect donations 馊[餿] sōu rancid; soured (as food) 拦阻[攔阻] lánzǔ to block; to obstruct 斗智[鬥智] dòuzhì battle of wits 保暖[保暖] bǎonuǎn to stay warm; to protect against the cold 羽绒[羽絨] yǔróng down (soft feathers) 暖和[暖和] nuǎnhuo warm; nice and warm 耳罩[耳罩] ěrzhào earmuffs //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep265/14 words - 19 min 十项全能[十項全能] shíxiàngquánnéng decathlon 不克[不克] bùkè cannot; to not be able (to); to be unable to 五星[五星] wǔxīng the five visible planets, namely: Mercury 水星, Venus 金星, Mars 火星, Jupiter 木星, Saturn 土星 珠[珠] zhū bead; pearl; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1] 授权[授權] shòuquán to authorize 埋头[埋頭] máitóu to immerse oneself in; engrossed in sth; to lower the head (e.g. to avoid rain); countersunk (of screws, rivets etc) 有戏[有戲] yǒuxì (coll.) promising; likely to turn out well 祸从口出[禍從口出] huòcóngkǒuchū Trouble issues from the mouth (idiom). A loose tongue may cause a lot of trouble. 高调[高調] gāodiào high-sounding speech; bombast; high-profile 小心谨慎[小心謹慎] xiǎoxīnjǐnshèn cautious and timid (idiom); prudent; careful 孺子[孺子] rúzǐ (literary) child 喜宴[喜宴] xǐyàn wedding banquet 打破砂锅问到底[打破砂鍋問到底] dǎpòshāguōwèndàodǐ to go to the bottom of things (idiom) 围巾[圍巾] wéijīn scarf; shawl; CL:條|条[tiao2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep266/25 words - 11 min 安于[安於] ānyú to feel contented with 奢求[奢求] shēqiú to make extravagant demands; an unreasonable request 应有[應有] yīngyǒu proper 另一方面[另一方面] lìngyīfāngmiàn on the other hand; another aspect 安于现状[安於現狀] ānyúxiànzhuàng to take things as they are (idiom); to leave a situation as it is; to be happy with the status quo 寿命[壽命] shòumìng life span; life expectancy; lifetime (of a machine) 急于[急於] jíyú eager to; in a hurry to 收兵[收兵] shōubīng to retreat; to withdraw troops; to recall troops; fig. to finish work; to wind up; to call it a day; used with negatives: the task is far from over 遁[遁] dùn to evade; to flee; to escape 狮子座[獅子座] Shīzizuò Leo (constellation and sign of the zodiac) 前世[前世] qiánshì previous generations; previous incarnation (Buddhism) 今生[今生] jīnshēng this life 唐玄宗[唐玄宗] TángXuánzōng Tang Emperor Xuanzong (685-762), also known as Emperor Ming of Tang 唐明皇[Tang2 Ming2 huang2], reign name of seventh Tang emperor 李隆基[Li3 Long1 ji1], reigned 712-756 力士[力士] lìshì strong man; sumo wrestler 老太[老太] lǎotài old lady 何等[何等] héděng what kind?; how, what; somewhat 鼠辈[鼠輩] shǔbèi a scoundrel; a bad chap 刘伯温[劉伯溫] LiúBówēn Liu Bowen (1311-1375), general under the first Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang 朱元璋, with a reputation as a military genius; also called Liu Ji 劉基|刘基 勾践[勾踐] GōuJiàn King Gou Jian of Yue (c. 470 BC), sometimes considered one of the Five Hegemons 春秋五霸 卧薪尝胆[臥薪嘗膽] wòxīnchángdǎn lit. to sleep on brushwood and taste gall (like King Gou Jian of Yue 勾踐|勾践[Gou1 Jian4]), in order to recall one's humiliations) (idiom); fig. to maintain one's resolve for revenge 霸王[霸王] bàwáng hegemon; overlord; despot 项羽[項羽] XiàngYǔ Xiang Yu the Conqueror (232-202 BC), warlord defeated by first Han emperor 刘邦[劉邦] LiúBāng Liu Bang (256 or 247-195 BC), bandit leader who became first Han emperor Han Gaozu 漢高祖|汉高祖 (reigned 202-195 BC) 虞[虞] yú to expect; to anticipate; to worry; to cheat 姬[姬] jī woman; concubine; female entertainer (archaic) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep266/41 words - 20 min 自杀[自殺] zìshā to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide 刘备[劉備] LiúBèi Liu Bei (161-223), warlord at the end of the Han dynasty and founder of the Han kingdom of Shu 蜀漢|蜀汉 (c. 200-263), later the Shu Han dynasty 关羽[關羽] GuānYǔ Guan Yu (-219), general of Shu and blood-brother of Liu Bei in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, fearsome fighter famous for virtue and loyalty; posthumously worshipped and identified with the guardian Bodhisattva Sangharama 直销[直銷] zhíxiāo to sell directly; direct sale (by a factory); direct marketing 穆桂英[穆桂英] MùGuìyīng Mu Guiying, female warrior and heroine of the Yang Saga 楊家將|杨家将 组队[組隊] zǔduì to team up (with); to put a team together 千奇百怪[千奇百怪] qiānqíbǎiguài fantastic oddities of every description (idiom) 命中[命中] mìngzhòng to hit (a target) 塔罗[塔羅] tǎluó tarot (loanword) 权杖[權杖] quánzhàng scepter 桂冠[桂冠] guìguān laurel; victory garland (in Greek and Western culture) 簇拥[簇擁] cùyōng to crowd around; to escort 群众[群眾] qúnzhòng mass; multitude; the masses 艰辛[艱辛] jiānxīn hardships; arduous; difficult 奋战[奮戰] fènzhàn to fight bravely; (fig.) to struggle; to work hard 种种[種種] zhǒngzhǒng all kinds of //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep267/25 words - 19 min 蕴含[蘊含] yùnhán to contain; to accumulate 强大[強大] qiángdà large; formidable; powerful; strong 占星[占星] zhānxīng to divine by astrology; horoscope 樱花[櫻花] yīnghuā oriental cherry (Prunus serrulata or Prunus yedoensis), prized for its blossom; also known as sakura (Japanese) or Yoshino cherry 情趣[情趣] qíngqù inclinations and interests; delight; fun; interest; appeal 抽出[抽出] chōuchū to take out; to extract 愚人[愚人] yúrén stupid person; ignoramus 确定性[確定性] quèdìngxìng determinacy 死神[死神] sǐshén mythological figure (such as the Grim Reaper) in charge of taking the souls of those who die; (fig.) death 逆[逆] nì contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel 命中注定[命中註定] mìngzhōngzhùdìng decreed by fate (idiom); destined; fated 流转[流轉] liúzhuǎn to be on the move; to roam or wander; to circulate (of goods or capital) 不幸[不幸] bùxìng misfortune; adversity; unfortunate; sad; unfortunately; CL:個|个[ge4] 战车[戰車] zhànchē war chariot; tank 魔术师[魔術師] móshùshī magician 傻人有傻福[傻人有傻福] shǎrényǒushǎfú fortune favors fools (idiom); fool's luck 桃花运[桃花運] táohuāyùn luck with the ladies; a romance; good luck 潘朵拉[潘朵拉] Pānduǒlā Pandora 新时代[新時代] xīnshídài new age 有情人[有情人] yǒuqíngrén lovers 醒来[醒來] xǐnglái to waken 插头[插頭] chātóu plug 昏迷不醒[昏迷不醒] hūnmíbùxǐng to remain unconscious 急诊室[急診室] jízhěnshì emergency room 吓傻[嚇傻] xiàshǎ to terrify; to scare sb //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep268/25 words - 10 min 孤芳自赏[孤芳自賞] gūfāngzìshǎng lone flower admiring itself (idiom); narcissism; self-love 夜夜[夜夜] yèyè every night 垂泪[垂淚] chuílèi to shed tears 天明[天明] tiānmíng dawn; daybreak 命苦[命苦] mìngkǔ to be born under an ill star 吹风机[吹風機] chuīfēngjī hair dryer 壶[壺] hú pot; classifier for bottled liquid 赶来[趕來] gǎnlái to rush over 用场[用場] yòngchǎng use; application; Taiwan pr. [yong4 chang2] 电器[電器] diànqì (electrical) appliance; device 不慎[不慎] bùshèn incautious; inattentive 家电[家電] jiādiàn household electric appliance; abbr. for 家用電器|家用电器 加油站[加油站] jiāyóuzhàn gas station 熄火[熄火] xīhuǒ (of fire, lamp etc) to go out; to put out (fire); (fig.) to die down; (of a vehicle) to stall 打火机[打火機] dǎhuǒjī lighter; cigarette lighter 晒干[曬乾] shàigān to dry in the sun 无法挽救[無法挽救] wúfǎwǎnjiù incurable; no way of curing; hopeless 担[擔] dān to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility 争取时间[爭取時間] zhēngqǔshíjiān to act with urgency; to buy time 乡民[鄉民] xiāngmín villager; (Tw) (Internet slang) person who likes to follow online discussions and add their opinions 平安无事[平安無事] píng'ānwúshì safe and sound (idiom) 嬉皮笑脸[嬉皮笑臉] xīpíxiàoliǎn all smiles; smiling mischievously or ingratiatingly 斩[斬] zhǎn to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop 平行线[平行線] píngxíngxiàn parallel lines 总裁[總裁] zǒngcái chairman; director-general (of a company etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep268/33 words - 18 min 限度[限度] xiàndù limitation; limit 夺走[奪走] duózǒu to snatch away 拍出[拍出] pāichū to sell at auction; to reach a given price at auction 觉醒[覺醒] juéxǐng to awaken; to come to realize; awakened to the truth; the truth dawns upon one; scales fall from the eyes; to become aware 默念[默念] mòniàn to read silently; to mouth (the words of a prayer etc); to say to oneself; to contemplate inwardly 隐士[隱士] yǐnshì hermit 近期[近期] jìnqī near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent 大幅度[大幅度] dàfúdù by a wide margin; substantial //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep269/25 words - 19 min 崩[崩] bēng to collapse; to fall into ruins; death of king or emperor; demise 眷顾[眷顧] juàngù to care for; to show concern for; to think longingly (of one's country) 樱[櫻] yīng cherry 出嫁[出嫁] chūjià to get married (of woman) 处女[處女] chǔnǚ virgin; maiden; inaugural 有夫之妇[有夫之婦] yǒufūzhīfù married woman 革新[革新] géxīn to innovate; innovation 彩[彩] cǎi (bright) color; variety; applause; applaud; lottery prize 数量[數量] shùliàng amount; quantity; CL:個|个[ge4]; quantitative 前所未见[前所未見] qiánsuǒwèijiàn unprecedented; never seen before 粉色[粉色] fěnsè pink; white; erotic; beautiful woman; powdered (with make-up) 操作[操作] cāozuò to work; to operate; to manipulate 垂危[垂危] chuíwēi close to death; life-threatening (illness) 伤者[傷者] shāngzhě casualty; victim (of an accident); wounded person 拇指[拇指] mǔzhǐ thumb; big toe 呼出[呼出] hūchū to exhale; to breathe out 畅通[暢通] chàngtōng unimpeded; free-flowing; straight path; unclogged; move without obstruction 大拇指[大拇指] dàmuzhǐ thumb 遮住[遮住] zhēzhù to cover (up); to block; to obstruct; to shade 速率[速率] sùlǜ speed; rate 救活[救活] jiùhuó to bring back to life 异物[異物] yìwù rarity; rare delicacy; foreign matter; alien body; the dead; ghost; monstrosity; alien life-form 梗塞[梗塞] gěngsè to clog; to block; to obstruct 从容[從容] cóngróng to go easy; unhurried; calm; Taiwan pr. [cong1 rong2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep269/27 words - 19 min 由此[由此] yóucǐ hereby; from this 可知[可知] kězhī evidently; clearly; no wonder; knowable //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep270/17 words - 15 min 青年[青年] qīngnián youth; youthful years; young person; the young 大跃进[大躍進] Dàyuèjìn Great Leap Forward (1958-1960), Mao's attempt to modernize China's economy, which resulted in economic devastation, and millions of deaths from famine caused by misguided policies 颇[頗] pō rather; quite; considerably; oblique; inclined; slanting; Taiwan pr. [po3] 生动[生動] shēngdòng vivid; lively 功德无量[功德無量] gōngdéwúliàng no end of virtuous achievements (idiom); boundless beneficence VCR[VCR] VCR video clip (loanword from "videocassette recorder") 短片[短片] duǎnpiàn short film; video clip 播放[播放] bōfàng to broadcast; to transmit 一劳永逸[一勞永逸] yīláoyǒngyì to get sth done once and for all 紧箍咒[緊箍咒] jǐngūzhòu the Band-tightening Spell (in 西遊記|西游记[Xi1 you2 Ji4]); a spell or incantation for controlling sb 滋长[滋長] zīzhǎng to grow (usually of abstract things); to yield; to develop 分段[分段] fēnduàn segment 风云人物[風雲人物] fēngyúnrénwù the man (or woman) of the moment (idiom); influential figure 盛况空前[盛況空前] shèngkuàngkōngqián a magnificent and unprecedented event (idiom) 初一[初一] chūyī first day of lunar month; New Year's Day; first year in junior middle school 南宫[南宮] Nángōng Nangong county level city in Xingtai 邢台[Xing2 tai2], Hebei 下星期[下星期] xiàxīngqī next week //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep271/25 words - 15 min 大妈[大媽] dàmā father's elder brother's wife; aunt (affectionate term for an elderly woman) 中都[中都] Zhōngdū Zhongdu, capital of China during the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), modern day Beijing 情节[情節] qíngjié plot; circumstances 牙线棒[牙線棒] yáxiànbàng floss pick 剑客[劍客] jiànkè fencer (i.e. sportsman involved in fencing) 仙台[仙台] Xiāntái Sendai, city in northeast Japan 放行[放行] fàngxíng to let pass 海关[海關] hǎiguān customs (i.e. border crossing inspection); CL:個|个[ge4] 一转眼[一轉眼] yīzhuǎnyǎn in a wink 大豆[大豆] dàdòu soybean 果子[果子] guǒzi fruit 政[政] zhèng political; politics; government 限定[限定] xiàndìng to restrict to; to limit 兆头[兆頭] zhàotou omen; portent; sign 淹没[淹沒] yānmò to submerge; to drown; to flood; to drown out (also fig.) 标线[標線] biāoxiàn grid lines; graticule 冰凉[冰涼] bīngliáng ice-cold 乡巴佬[鄉巴佬] xiāngbālǎo (derog.) villager; hick; bumpkin 温泉[溫泉] wēnquán hot spring; spa; onsen 乡[鄉] xiāng country or countryside; native place; home village or town; township (PRC administrative unit) 快门[快門] kuàimén shutter 下榻[下榻] xiàtà to stay (at a hotel etc during a trip) 隐[隱] yǐn secret; hidden; concealed; (prefix) crypto- 异地[異地] yìdì different place; abroad 日语[日語] Rìyǔ Japanese language //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep271/41 words - 20 min 好客[好客] hàokè hospitality; to treat guests well; to enjoy having guests; hospitable; friendly 景点[景點] jǐngdiǎn scenic spot; place of interest (tourism) 藩[藩] fān fence; hedge; screen; barrier; vassal state; Taiwan pr. [fan2] 建造[建造] jiànzào to construct; to build 独眼龙[獨眼龍] dúyǎnlóng one-eyed person 疾[疾] jí sickness; disease; hate; envy; swift 海上[海上] hǎishàng maritime 转世[轉世] zhuǎnshì reincarnation or transmigration (Buddhism) 寄予厚望[寄予厚望] jìyǔhòuwàng to place high hopes 丰臣秀吉[豐臣秀吉] FēngchénXiùjí TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi (1536-1598), Japanese warlord, undisputed ruler of Japan 1590-1598 德川[德川] Déchuān Tokugawa, the ruling clan of Japan from 1550-1850 战国[戰國] Zhànguó the Warring States period (475-221 BC) 武将[武將] wǔjiàng general; military leader; fierce man 雕像[雕像] diāoxiàng sculpture; (carved) statue; CL:尊[zun1] 气度[氣度] qìdù bearing; manner; presence 锐减[銳減] ruìjiǎn steep decline //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep272/25 words - 18 min 部下[部下] bùxià troops under one's command; subordinate 武士[武士] wǔshì warrior; samurai 共通[共通] gòngtōng in common; universal 御[御] yù to resist; imperial; (classical) to drive (a chariot); to manage; to govern 锋利[鋒利] fēnglì sharp (e.g. knife blade); incisive; to the point 榉木[櫸木] jǔmù beech 街景[街景] jiējǐng streetscape 绿叶[綠葉] lǜyè (fig.) actor playing a supporting role 繁盛[繁盛] fánshèng prosperous; thriving; (of vegetation) luxuriant 美景[美景] měijǐng beautiful scenery 参天[參天] cāntiān reach high to the sky; tall; of great height 风味[風味] fēngwèi distinctive flavor; distinctive style 人体工学[人體工學] réntǐgōngxué ergonomics 课长[課長] kèzhǎng section chief (of an administrative unit); head (of a department) 县长[縣長] xiànzhǎng county's head commissioner 观光[觀光] guānguāng to tour; sightseeing; tourism 寒冷[寒冷] hánlěng cold (climate); frigid; very cold 泡温泉[泡溫泉] pàowēnquán to soak in a spa or hot spring 和服[和服] héfú kimono; Japanese: traditional national clothing, as opposed to Western clothing 洋服 容颜[容顏] róngyán mien; complexion 樱花妹[櫻花妹] yīnghuāmèi (coll.) Japanese girl 博爱[博愛] bó'ài universal fraternity (or brotherhood); universal love 保温[保溫] bǎowēn to keep hot; heat preservation 景色[景色] jǐngsè scenery; scene; landscape; view 优美[優美] yōuměi graceful; fine; elegant //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep272/33 words - 20 min 旅馆[旅館] lǚguǎn hotel; CL:家[jia1] 千年[千年] qiānnián millennium 炉火[爐火] lúhuǒ the fire of a stove 熄灭[熄滅] xīmiè to stop burning; to go out (of fire); to die out; extinguished 混合[混合] hùnhé to mix; to blend; hybrid; composite 水温[水溫] shuǐwēn water temperature 头昏[頭昏] tóuhūn dizzy; giddy; one's head spins 名号[名號] mínghào name; good reputation; title //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep273/23 words - 19 min 湖[湖] hú lake; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4] 泉水[泉水] quánshuǐ spring water; CL:股[gu3] 釜[釜] fǔ kettle; cauldron 海岸线[海岸線] hǎi'ànxiàn coastline; seaboard; shoreline 多达[多達] duōdá up to; no less than; as much as 海口[海口] hǎikǒu estuary; coastal inlet; river mouth; seaport; see also 誇海口|夸海口[kua1 hai3 kou3] 岸[岸] àn bank; shore; beach; coast; CL:個|个[ge4] 产[產] chǎn to give birth; to reproduce; to produce; product; resource; estate; property 作寿[作壽] zuòshòu variant of 做壽|做寿[zuo4 shou4] 司[司] sī to take charge of; to manage; department (under a ministry) 非常感谢[非常感謝] fēichánggǎnxiè extremely grateful; very thankful 芥末[芥末] jièmo mustard; wasabi 发亮[發亮] fāliàng to shine; shiny 愚[愚] yú to be stupid; to cheat or deceive; me or I (modest) 弱智[弱智] ruòzhì weak-minded; mentally deficient; retarded 大智若愚[大智若愚] dàzhìruòyú great intelligence may appear to be stupidity (idiom) 上半天[上半天] shàngbàntiān morning 斜[斜] xié inclined; slanting; oblique; tilting 藤[藤] téng rattan; cane; vine 陪同[陪同] péitóng to accompany 通才[通才] tōngcái polymath; all-round person 外交[外交] wàijiāo diplomacy; diplomatic; foreign affairs; CL:個|个[ge4] 在地[在地] zàidì local //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep274/14 words - 12 min 繁体[繁體] fántǐ traditional form of Chinese, as opposed to simplified form 簡體|简体[jian3 ti3] 小笼包[小籠包] xiǎolóngbāo steamed dumpling 士林[士林] Shìlín Shilin or Shihlin district of Taipei City 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 浦[浦] pǔ river bank; shore; river drainage ditch (old) 邂逅[邂逅] xièhòu to meet by chance; to run into sb; chance encounter 援助[援助] yuánzhù to help; to support; to aid; aid; assistance 重建[重建] chóngjiàn to rebuild; to reestablish; reconstruction; rebuilding 松岛[松島] Sōngdǎo Matsushima (name); Matsushima town and national park in Miyagi prefecture, Japan 大堂[大堂] dàtáng lobby 响应[響應] xiǎngyìng to respond to; answer; CL:個|个[ge4] 空隙[空隙] kòngxì crack; gap between two objects; gap in time between two events 桥面[橋面] qiáomiàn roadway; floor; deck; bridge floor 结缘[結緣] jiéyuán to form ties; to become attached (to sb, sth) 挡箭牌[擋箭牌] dǎngjiànpái shield; (fig.) excuse //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep275/25 words - 13 min 量身[量身] liángshēn to take sb's measurements; to measure sb up 参拜[參拜] cānbài to formally call on; to worship (a God); to pay homage to sb 祭拜[祭拜] jìbài to offer sacrifice (to one's ancestors) 神社[神社] shénshè shrine 孔庙[孔廟] Kǒngmiào Confucian temple 神明[神明] shénmíng deities; gods 铅笔[鉛筆] qiānbǐ (lead) pencil; CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1],桿|杆[gan3] 祈[祈] qí to implore; to pray; to request 东京大学[東京大學] DōngjīngDàxué Tokyo University, Japan 和田[和田] Hétián Hotan, city and prefecture in Xinjiang; Wada (Japanese surname and place name) 高校[高校] gāoxiào universities and colleges; abbr. for 高等學校|高等学校 哈佛[哈佛] Hāfó Harvard 耶鲁[耶魯] Yēlǔ Yale 霍[霍] huò suddenly 兹[茲] zī now; here; this; time; year 隐形[隱形] yǐnxíng invisible 怪人[怪人] guàirén strange person; eccentric 剑道[劍道] jiàndào kendō (sports) 威风凛凛[威風凜凜] wēifēnglǐnlǐn majestic; awe-inspiring presence; impressive power 并非[並非] bìngfēi really isn't 一朝一夕[一朝一夕] yīzhāoyīxī lit. one morning and one evening (idiom); fig. in a short period of time; overnight 古城[古城] gǔchéng ancient city 大河[大河] dàhé large river (esp the Yellow River) 忍者[忍者] rěnzhě ninja 阁[閣] gé pavilion (usu. two-storied); cabinet (politics); boudoir; woman's chamber; rack; shelf //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep275/39 words - 17 min 橹[櫓] lǔ scull (single oar worked from side to side over the stern of a boat) (free word) 木制[木製] mùzhì wooden 结构[結構] jiégòu structure; composition; makeup; architecture; CL:座[zuo4],個|个[ge4] 仓[倉] cāng barn; granary; storehouse; cabin; hold (in ship) 居住[居住] jūzhù to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in 兵临城下[兵臨城下] bīnglínchéngxià soldiers at the city walls (idiom); fig. at a critical juncture 冲破[衝破] chōngpò breakthrough; to overcome an obstacle quickly 血路[血路] xuèlù desperate getaway (from a battlefield); to cut a bloody path out of a battlefield 兵马[兵馬] bīngmǎ troops and horses; military forces 以卵击石[以卵擊石] yǐluǎnjīshí lit. to strike a stone with egg (idiom); to attempt the impossible; to invite disaster by overreaching oneself 增广[增廣] zēngguǎng to widen 见闻[見聞] jiànwén what one has seen and heard; knowledge; one's experience 树干[樹幹] shùgàn tree trunk 一晃[一晃] yīhuǎng (of passing time) in an instant; (of a sight) in a flash //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep276/25 words - 17 min 白色[白色] báisè white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist 净土[淨土] Jìngtǔ (Buddhism) Pure Land, usually refers to Amitabha Buddha's Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Sukhavati in Sanskrit) 滨[濱] bīn shore; beach; coast; bank; to border on 松树[松樹] sōngshù pine; pine tree; CL:棵[ke1] 交织[交織] jiāozhī to interweave 祥和[祥和] xiánghé auspicious and peaceful 日出[日出] rìchū sunrise 照射[照射] zhàoshè to shine on; to light up; to irradiate 橘黄色[橘黃色] júhuángsè tangerine yellow; saffron (color) 海面[海面] hǎimiàn sea level; sea surface 验证[驗證] yànzhèng to inspect and verify; experimental verification; to validate (a theory); to authenticate 嘴里[嘴裡] zuǐlǐ mouth; in the mouth; on one's lips; speech; words 干贝[乾貝] gānbèi conpoy; dried scallop 旅程[旅程] lǚchéng journey; trip 长话短说[長話短說] chánghuàduǎnshuō to make a long story short (idiom) 冈[岡] gāng ridge; mound 大城[大城] Dàchéng Dacheng county in Langfang 廊坊[Lang2 fang2], Hebei; Tacheng township in Changhua county 彰化縣|彰化县[Zhang1 hua4 xian4], Taiwan 建筑物[建築物] jiànzhùwù building; structure; edifice 造[造] zào to make; to build; to manufacture; to invent; to fabricate; to go to; party (in a lawsuit or legal agreement); crop; classifier for crops 大神[大神] dàshén deity; (Internet slang) guru; expert; whiz 系列[系列] xìliè series; set 故乡[故鄉] gùxiāng home; homeland; native place; CL:個|个[ge4] 组织[組織] zǔzhī to organize; organization; organized system; nerve; tissue; CL:個|个[ge4] 数不清[數不清] shǔbùqīng countless; innumerable 忠于[忠於] zhōngyú to be loyal to //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep276/39 words - 19 min 鲑鱼[鮭魚] guīyú salmon; trout 河川[河川] héchuān rivers 洄[洄] huí eddying; whirling (of water); to go against the current 九月[九月] Jiǔyuè September; ninth month (of the lunar year) 十二月[十二月] Shí'èryuè December; twelfth month (of the lunar year) 北上[北上] běishàng to go up north 川[川] chuān river; creek; plain; an area of level country 河口[河口] hékǒu estuary; the mouth of a river 逆流而上[逆流而上] nìliú'érshàng to sail against the current; (fig.) to go against the flow 跨越[跨越] kuàyuè to step across; step over 公里[公里] gōnglǐ kilometer 产卵[產卵] chǎnluǎn to lay eggs 市区[市區] shìqū urban district; downtown; city center 保育[保育] bǎoyù childcare; conservation (of the environment etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep277/25 words - 20 min 太空船[太空船] tàikōngchuán spaceship 吞没[吞沒] tūnmò to embezzle; to swallow up; to engulf 走去[走去] zǒuqù to walk over (to) 地标[地標] dìbiāo landmark 地名[地名] dìmíng place name; toponym 水仙[水仙] shuǐxiān narcissus; daffodil; legendary aquatic immortal; refers to those buried at sea; person who wanders abroad and does not return 兰花[蘭花] lánhuā cymbidium; orchid 敬请[敬請] jìngqǐng please (do sth) (deferential form) 山茶花[山茶花] shāncháhuā camellia 手巾[手巾] shǒujīn hand towel; handkerchief 老板娘[老闆娘] lǎobǎnniáng female proprietor; lady boss; boss's wife 遛[遛] liù to stroll; to walk (an animal) 港口[港口] gǎngkǒu port; harbor 咖[咖] kā coffee; class; grade 携[攜] xié to carry; to take along; to bring along; to hold (hands); also pr. [xi1] 虚惊[虛驚] xūjīng false alarm; panic rumor; CL:場|场[chang2] 无间[無間] wújiàn very close; no gap between them; continuously; unbroken; hard to separate; indistinguishable 离宫[離宮] lígōng detached palace; imperial villa 冤枉路[冤枉路] yuānwanglù pointless trip; not worth the trip 拓[拓] tuò to expand; to push sth with the hand; to develop; to open up 岩手[岩手] Yánshǒu Iwate prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] 品尝[品嘗] pǐncháng to taste a small amount; to sample 不虚此行[不虛此行] bùxūcǐxíng the trip has not been made in vain; the trip has been well worthwhile; it's been a worthwhile trip 地震[地震] dìzhèn earthquake 奔腾[奔騰] bēnténg (of waves) to surge forward; to roll on in waves; to gallop //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep277/28 words - 20 min 庄严[莊嚴] zhuāngyán solemn; dignified; stately 甘甜[甘甜] gāntián sweet 袭[襲] xí to attack; to inherit; classifier for suits (esp. of funeral robes) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep278/25 words - 8 min 深情[深情] shēnqíng deep emotion; deep feeling; deep love 杀风景[殺風景] shāfēngjǐng variant of 煞風景|煞风景[sha1 feng1 jing3] 贫嘴[貧嘴] pínzuǐ talkative; garrulous; loquacious; flippant; jocular 滑雪[滑雪] huáxuě to ski; skiing 山下[山下] Shānxià Yamashita (Japanese surname) 朴实[樸實] pǔshí plain; simple; guileless; down-to-earth; sincere and honest 小镇[小鎮] xiǎozhèn small town; village 陆[陸] lù shore; land; continent 背山[背山] bèishān with back to the mountain (favored location) 旅客[旅客] lǚkè traveler; tourist 寄宿[寄宿] jìsù to stay; to lodge; to board 民宿[民宿] mínsù (Tw) guesthouse; bed-and-breakfast; homestay; pension (boarding house) 名产[名產] míngchǎn staple; name-brand product 佐藤[佐藤] Zuǒténg Satō (Japanese surname) 赔本[賠本] péiběn loss; to sustain losses 居民[居民] jūmín resident; inhabitant 重创[重創] zhòngchuāng to inflict heavy losses; to inflict serious damage 诊所[診所] zhěnsuǒ clinic 流失[流失] liúshī (of soil etc) to wash away; to be eroded; (fig.) (of talented staff, followers of a religious faith, investment funds etc) to go elsewhere; to fail to be retained 地球村[地球村] dìqiúcūn global village 与人为善[與人為善] yǔrénwéishàn to be of service to others; to help others; benevolent 接待[接待] jiēdài to receive (a visitor); to admit (allow sb to enter) 手册[手冊] shǒucè manual; handbook 傻眼[傻眼] shǎyǎn stunned; struck dumb; flabbergasted //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep278/38 words - 18 min 手势[手勢] shǒushì gesture; sign; signal 卵[卵] luǎn egg; ovum; spawn; (coll.) testicles; (old) penis; (expletive) fucking 苹果派[蘋果派] píngguǒpài apple pie 手工艺[手工藝] shǒugōngyì handicraft; arts and crafts 现烤[現烤] xiànkǎo freshly baked; freshly roasted 仙贝[仙貝] xiānbèi rice cracker 消灭[消滅] xiāomiè to put an end to; to annihilate; to cause to perish; to perish; annihilation (in quantum field theory) 仿[仿] fǎng to imitate; to copy 长廊[長廊] chángláng promenade; long hallway; Long Corridor in the Summer Palace, Beijing 北京頤和園|北京颐和园[Bei3 jing1 Yi2 he2 yuan2] 长椅[長椅] chángyǐ bench 大雪[大雪] Dàxuě Daxue or Great Snow, 21st of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 7th-21st December 酥脆[酥脆] sūcuì crisp (of food) 村[村] cūn village //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep279/11 words - 9 min 记仇[記仇] jìchóu to hold a grudge 反手[反手] fǎnshǒu to turn a hand over; to put one's hand behind one's back; fig. easily done 大人不记小人过[大人不記小人過] dàrénbùjìxiǎorénguò a person of great moral stature does not remember the offenses committed by one of low moral stature 贩卖机[販賣機] fànmàijī vending machine 脸颊[臉頰] liǎnjiá cheek 发烫[發燙] fātàng burning hot 预定[預定] yùdìng to schedule in advance 莫非[莫非] mòfēi can it be possible that; could it be 国度[國度] guódù country; nation 花火[花火] huāhuǒ firework 机关[機關] jīguān mechanism; gear; machine-operated; office; agency; organ; organization; establishment; institution; body; stratagem; scheme; intrigue; plot; trick; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep280/7 words - 19 min 酝酿[醞釀] yùnniàng (of alcohol) to ferment; (of a crisis) to be brewing; to mull over (an issue); to hold exploratory discussions 建筑[建築] jiànzhù to construct; building; CL:個|个[ge4] 挤来挤去[擠來擠去] jǐláijǐqù to mill about; to jostle 荞麦[蕎麥] qiáomài buckwheat 甘拜下风[甘拜下風] gānbàixiàfēng to step down gracefully (humble expression); to concede defeat; to play second fiddle 颁奖[頒獎] bānjiǎng to confer an award 职业病[職業病] zhíyèbìng occupational disease //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep281/16 words - 18 min 盆[盆] pén basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗[dou3] and 8 升[sheng1], approx 128 liters; CL:個|个[ge4] 脚板[腳板] jiǎobǎn the sole of the foot 病毒[病毒] bìngdú virus 失灵[失靈] shīlíng out of order (of machine); not working properly; a failing (of a system) 暖炉[暖爐] nuǎnlú space heater; radiator 香草[香草] xiāngcǎo aromatic herb; vanilla; alternative name for Eupatorium fortunei; (fig.) loyal and dependable person (old) 浓[濃] nóng concentrated; dense; strong (smell etc) 醇[醇] chún alcohol; wine with high alcohol content; rich; pure; good wine; sterols 满嘴[滿嘴] mǎnzuǐ a full mouth of (sth physical); to have the mouth exclusively filled with (a certain language, lies, promises, etc) 回民[回民] Huímín Hui ethnic group (Chinese muslims) 饭桶[飯桶] fàntǒng rice tub (from which cooked rice or other food is served); (fig.) fathead; a good-for-nothing 猛烈[猛烈] měngliè fierce; violent (criticism etc) 深入人心[深入人心] shēnrùrénxīn to enter deeply into people's hearts; to have a real impact on the people (idiom) 呕气[嘔氣] òuqì variant of 慪氣|怄气[ou4 qi4] 旁观者清[旁觀者清] pángguānzhěqīng The person on the spot is baffled, the onlooker sees clear (idiom). The spectator sees more of the game. 环岛[環島] huándǎo roundabout (traffic island); around an island (trip etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep282/25 words - 16 min 露天[露天] lùtiān outdoors; al fresco; in the open 帝王[帝王] dìwáng regent; monarch 才分[才分] cáifèn ability; talent; gift 季节[季節] jìjié time; season; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 谜底[謎底] mídǐ answer to a riddle 隧道[隧道] suìdào tunnel 变黑[變黑] biànhēi to darken 赵薇[趙薇] ZhàoWēi Zhao Wei or Vicky Zhao (1976-), Chinese film star 荒芜[荒蕪] huāngwú left to return to unchecked growth; overgrown; grown wild 腹地[腹地] fùdì hinterland; interior; outback 一夕[一夕] yīxī overnight; instantly; very quickly 屹立[屹立] yìlì to tower; to stand straight (of person's bearing) 灾害[災害] zāihài calamity; disaster; CL:個|个[ge4] 摧毁[摧毀] cuīhuǐ to destroy; to wreck 家园[家園] jiāyuán home; homeland 松[松] sōng pine; CL:棵[ke1] 移植[移植] yízhí to transplant 传播[傳播] chuánbō to disseminate; to propagate; to spread 小的[小的] xiǎode I (when talking to a superior) 中日[中日] ZhōngRì China-Japan 尾音[尾音] wěiyīn final sound of a syllable; rhyme (e.g. in European languages) 留作[留作] liúzuò to set aside for; to keep as 居多[居多] jūduō to be in the majority 受益[受益] shòuyì to benefit from; profit 卜[卜] bǔ to divine; to forecast or estimate; (of a place to live etc) to choose //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep282/26 words - 18 min 养生[養生] yǎngshēng to maintain good health; to raise a child or animal; curing (of concrete etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep283/25 words - 19 min 刮掉[刮掉] guādiào to scrape off; to shave off (whiskers etc); (of the wind) to blow sth away 占优势[佔優勢] zhànyōushì to predominate; to occupy a dominant position 柔[柔] róu soft; flexible; supple; yielding; rho (Greek letter Ρρ) 卡到阴[卡到陰] kǎdàoyīn (Tw) to be possessed; to be bewitched 一眼看穿[一眼看穿] yīyǎnkànchuān to see through something at first glance (idiom) 回国[回國] huíguó to return to one's home country 出汗[出汗] chūhàn to perspire; to sweat 零下[零下] língxià below zero 荤[葷] hūn strong-smelling vegetable (garlic etc); non-vegetarian food (meat, fish etc); vulgar; obscene 恰如其分[恰如其分] qiàrúqífèn (idiom) appropriate; apt; just right 火候[火候] huǒhòu heat control; maturity; crucial moment 过热[過熱] guòrè to overheat (e.g. an economy) 大火[大火] dàhuǒ conflagration; large fire; CL:場|场[chang2] 温温[溫溫] wēnwēn mild 川剧[川劇] Chuānjù Sichuan opera 勺[勺] sháo spoon; ladle; CL:把[ba3]; abbr. for 公勺[gong1 shao2], centiliter (unit of volume) 德性[德性] déxìng moral integrity 瞧[瞧] qiáo to look at; to see; to see (a doctor); to visit 壮年[壯年] zhuàngnián lit. robust years; prime of life; summer; able-bodied (fit for military service); mature (talent, garden etc) 可不是[可不是] kěbushì that's just the way it is; exactly! 明朝[明朝] míngzhāo tomorrow morning; the following morning 长处[長處] chángchù good aspects; strong points 体贴入微[體貼入微] tǐtiērùwēi to show every possible consideration (idiom); meticulous care 备至[備至] bèizhì to the utmost; in every possible way 美满[美滿] měimǎn happy; blissful //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep283/27 words - 21 min 百善孝为先[百善孝為先] bǎishànxiàowéixiān of all virtues filial piety is most important (idiom) 智障[智障] zhìzhàng learning difficulties (handicap); retarded //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep284/25 words - 12 min 一事无成[一事無成] yīshìwúchéng to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere 无线[無線] wúxiàn wireless 电力[電力] diànlì electrical power; electricity 来源[來源] láiyuán source (of information etc); origin 报社[報社] bàoshè newspaper (i.e. a company); CL:家[jia1] 多半[多半] duōbàn most; mostly; most likely 福报[福報] fúbào karmic reward (Buddhism) 笑嘻嘻[笑嘻嘻] xiàoxīxī grinning; smiling 齐头并进[齊頭並進] qítóubìngjìn to go forward together (idiom); to undertake simultaneous tasks; going hand in hand 媳妇[媳婦] xífù daughter-in-law; wife (of a younger man); young married woman; young woman 坐月子[坐月子] zuòyuèzi to convalesce for a month following childbirth, following a special diet, and observing various taboos to protect the body from exposure to the "wind" 失明[失明] shīmíng to lose one's eyesight; to become blind; blindness 搅拌[攪拌] jiǎobàn to stir; to agitate 系[係] xì to connect; to relate to; to tie up; to bind; to be (literary) 民间传说[民間傳說] mínjiānchuánshuō popular tradition; folk legend 科学[科學] kēxué science; scientific knowledge; scientific; rational; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3] 偏方[偏方] piānfāng folk remedy; home remedy 冷冻[冷凍] lěngdòng to freeze; to deep-freeze 远洋[遠洋] yuǎnyáng distant seas; the open ocean (far from the coast) 渔船[漁船] yúchuán fishing boat; CL:條|条[tiao2] 捕[捕] bǔ to catch; to seize; to capture 急速[急速] jísù hurried; at a great speed; rapid (development) 跳动[跳動] tiàodòng to throb; to pulse; to bounce; to jiggle; to jump about 跃[躍] yuè to jump; to leap 血管[血管] xuèguǎn vein; artery; CL:根[gen1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep284/44 words - 21 min 痉挛[痙攣] jìngluán to jerk; to contort; spasm; convulsion 病变[病變] bìngbiàn pathological changes; lesion; diseased (kidney, cornea etc) 病理[病理] bìnglǐ pathology 就医[就醫] jiùyī to receive medical treatment 皮肤科[皮膚科] pífūkē dermatology 压岁钱[壓歲錢] yāsuìqián money given to children as new year present 外婆[外婆] wàipó (coll.) mother's mother; maternal grandmother 导游[導遊] dǎoyóu tour guide; guidebook; to conduct a tour 讨厌鬼[討厭鬼] tǎoyànguǐ disgusting person; slob 出炉[出爐] chūlú to take out of the furnace; fresh out of the oven; fig. newly announced; recently made available 卦[卦] guà divinatory diagram; one of the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; one of the sixty-four divinatory hexagrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1] 膨[膨] péng swollen 绿豆椪[綠豆椪] lǜdòupèng mung bean cake (pastry with a rounded top, containing a sweet or savory filling made with cooked mung beans) 万般[萬般] wànbān every kind; manifold; extremely 鞠躬尽瘁[鞠躬盡瘁] jūgōngjìncuì to bend to a task and spare no effort (idiom); striving to the utmost 死而后已[死而後已] sǐ'érhòuyǐ until death puts an end (idiom); one's whole life; unto one's dying day 了无生趣[了無生趣] liǎowúshēngqù to lose all interest in life (idiom) 普照[普照] pǔzhào (of the sunlight) to bathe all things; to shine gloriously 不智[不智] bùzhì unwise //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep285/25 words - 14 min 升官[升官] shēngguān to get promoted 副校长[副校長] fùxiàozhǎng vice-principal 高远[高遠] gāoyuǎn lofty 德高望重[德高望重] dégāowàngzhòng a person of virtue and prestige; a person of good moral standing and reputation 任重[任重] rènzhòng a load; a heavy burden 广大[廣大] guǎngdà (of an area) vast or extensive; large-scale; widespread; (of people) numerous 莘莘学子[莘莘學子] shēnshēnxuézǐ a great number of students (idiom) 福音[福音] fúyīn good news; glad tidings; gospel 跟随[跟隨] gēnsuí to follow 祭品[祭品] jìpǐn offering 祭[祭] jì to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); memorial ceremony; (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; (lit. and fig.) to wield 虔诚[虔誠] qiánchéng pious; devout; sincere 可信度[可信度] kěxìndù degree of credibility; reliability 嫁祸[嫁禍] jiàhuò to impute; to shift the blame onto someone else 天下太平[天下太平] tiānxiàtàipíng the whole world at peace (idiom); peace and prosperity 罄竹难书[罄竹難書] qìngzhúnánshū so many that the bamboo slats have been exhausted; innumerable crimes (idiom); see also 罄筆難書|罄笔难书[qing4 bi3 nan2 shu1] 推来推去[推來推去] tuīláituīqù (idiom) to rudely push and pull others; (idiom) to evade responsibility and push it to others 璀璨[璀璨] cuǐcàn bright; resplendent 光芒[光芒] guāngmáng rays of light; brilliant rays; radiance 高峰[高峰] gāofēng peak; summit; height 职员[職員] zhíyuán office worker; staff member; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 幼[幼] yòu young 视为[視為] shìwéi to view as; to see as; to consider to be; to deem 流连忘返[流連忘返] liúliánwàngfǎn to linger; to remain enjoying oneself and forget to go home 滚蛋[滾蛋] gǔndàn get out of here!; beat it! //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep285/33 words - 18 min 反对票[反對票] fǎnduìpiào dissenting vote 利诱[利誘] lìyòu to use gain as a lure 多此一举[多此一舉] duōcǐyījǔ to do more than is required (idiom); superfluous; gilding the lily 招惹[招惹] zhāorě to provoke; to tease 脑充血[腦充血] nǎochōngxuè stroke; cerebral hemorrhage 情理[情理] qínglǐ reason; sense 防线[防線] fángxiàn defensive line or perimeter; CL:道[dao4] 狭隘[狹隘] xiá'ài narrow; tight; narrow minded; lacking in experience //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep286/25 words - 11 min 慈祥[慈祥] cíxiáng kindly; benevolent (often of older person) 上任[上任] shàngrèn to take office; previous (incumbent); predecessor 鳕[鱈] xuě codfish; Gadus macrocephalus 螃蟹[螃蟹] pángxiè crab; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 红烧[紅燒] hóngshāo simmer-fried (dish) 炒饭[炒飯] chǎofàn fried rice; (slang) (Tw) to have sex 丁香[丁香] dīngxiāng lilac (Syringia vulgaris); clove (Eugenia aromatica) 蚬[蜆] xiǎn Cyclina orientalis 粄[粄] bǎn (Hakka cuisine) snacks made from glutinous rice flour (rice cakes, noodles etc) 客家[客家] Kèjiā Hakka ethnic group, a subgroup of the Han that in the 13th century migrated from northern China to the south 明虾[明蝦] míngxiā prawn 野生[野生] yěshēng wild; undomesticated 说不准[說不準] shuōbùzhǔn unable to say; can't say precisely 走运[走運] zǒuyùn to have good luck; lucky; in luck 筊[筊] jiǎo bamboo rope 提拔[提拔] tíbá to promote to a higher job; to select for promotion 装饰品[裝飾品] zhuāngshìpǐn ornament 按钮[按鈕] ànniǔ push button 感应[感應] gǎnyìng response; reaction; interaction; irritability (biol.); induction (elec.); inductance 连线[連線] liánxiàn electrical lead; connecting line; (Tw) to connect (to a network, device etc); to go online; connection; (congressional) caucus 按下[按下] ànxià to press down; to press a button 提名[提名] tímíng to nominate 自荐[自薦] zìjiàn to recommend oneself (for a job) 将要[將要] jiāngyào will; shall; to be going to 庆祝会[慶祝會] qìngzhùhuì celebration //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep286/38 words - 20 min 脱离苦海[脫離苦海] tuōlíkǔhǎi to escape from the abyss of suffering; to shed off a wretched plight 邀请函[邀請函] yāoqǐnghán invitation letter; CL:封[feng1] 重责[重責] zhòngzé heavy responsibility; serious criticism 劳苦[勞苦] láokǔ to toil; hard work 循循善诱[循循善誘] xúnxúnshànyòu to guide patiently and systematically (idiom) 一会[一會] yīhuì a moment; a while; in a moment; also pr. [yi1 hui3] 驾[駕] jià to harness; to draw (a cart etc); to drive; to pilot; to sail; to ride; your good self; prefixed word denoting respect (polite 敬辞) 鸿门宴[鴻門宴] HóngménYàn Feast at Hongmen; (fig.) banquet set up with the aim of murdering a guest; refers to a famous episode in 206 BC when future Han emperor Liu Bang 劉邦|刘邦[Liu2 Bang1] escaped attempted murder by his rival Xiang Yu 項羽|项羽[Xiang4 Yu3] 赴[赴] fù to go; to visit (e.g. another country); to attend (a banquet etc) 仇人[仇人] chóurén foe; one's personal enemy 作罢[作罷] zuòbà to drop (subject etc) 具备[具備] jùbèi to possess; to have; equipped with; able to fulfill (conditions or requirements) 职位[職位] zhíwèi post; office; position //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep287/25 words - 15 min 橡皮擦[橡皮擦] xiàngpícā eraser; rubber; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 临走[臨走] línzǒu before leaving; on departure 恶人[惡人] èrén evil person; vile creature; ugly man 合不来[合不來] hébùlái unable to get along together; incompatible 桌游[桌遊] zhuōyóu board game 敛财[斂財] liǎncái to accumulate wealth; to rake in money 分派[分派] fēnpài to assign (a task to different people); to allocate 激怒[激怒] jīnù to infuriate; to enrage; to exasperate 喋血[喋血] diéxuè bloodbath; carnage 断送[斷送] duànsòng to forfeit (future profit, one's life etc); ruined 冷汗[冷汗] lěnghàn cold sweat 祈祷[祈禱] qídǎo to pray; to say one's prayers; prayer 筹划[籌劃] chóuhuà to plan and prepare 有料[有料] yǒuliào impressive 才女[才女] cáinǚ talented girl 天作之合[天作之合] tiānzuòzhīhé a match made in heaven (idiom) 呼唤[呼喚] hūhuàn to call out (a name etc); to shout 窃听器[竊聽器] qiètīngqì tapping device; bug 刑[刑] xíng punishment; penalty; sentence; torture; corporal punishment 伺候[伺候] cìhòu to serve; to wait upon 重蹈[重蹈] chóngdǎo to repeat; to follow the same road as 身价[身價] shēnjià social status; price of a slave; price of a person (a sportsman etc); worth; value (of stocks, valuables etc) 网罗[網羅] wǎngluó net for fishing or bird catching; (fig.) fetters; to snare (a valuable new team member etc); to bring together under the one umbrella 截然不同[截然不同] jiéránbùtóng entirely different; different as black and white 五颜六色[五顏六色] wǔyánliùsè multi-colored; every color under the sun //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep287/29 words - 17 min 剃光头[剃光頭] tìguāngtóu to shave the whole head clean; crushing defeat 严以律己[嚴以律己] yǎnyǐlǜjǐ to be strict with oneself (idiom); to demand a lot of oneself 宽以待人[寬以待人] kuānyǐdàirén to be lenient with others (idiom) 相提并论[相提並論] xiāngtíbìnglùn to discuss two disparate things together (idiom); to mention on equal terms; to place on a par with; (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in the same breath as Y) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep288/23 words - 19 min 铺张[鋪張] pūzhāng ostentation; extravagance 昨日[昨日] zuórì yesterday 宽阔[寬闊] kuānkuò expansive; wide; width; thickness 不愉快[不愉快] bùyúkuài disagreeable; unpleasant 走漏[走漏] zǒulòu to leak (of information, liquid etc); to divulge 风声[風聲] fēngshēng sound of the wind; rumor; talk; news; reputation 躲躲藏藏[躲躲藏藏] duǒduǒcángcáng to be in hiding 修行[修行] xiūxíng to devote oneself to spiritual development (esp. Buddhism or Daoism); to devote oneself to perfecting one's art or craft 流感[流感] liúgǎn flu; influenza 追忆[追憶] zhuīyì to recollect; to recall (past times); to look back 惘然[惘然] wǎngrán frustrated; perplexed; irresolute; dazed 诡谲[詭譎] guǐjué weird; sly; treacherous 无风不起浪[無風不起浪] wúfēngbùqǐlàng lit. without wind there cannot be waves (idiom); there must be a reason; no smoke without fire 民主[民主] mínzhǔ democracy 未知数[未知數] wèizhīshù unknown quantity 得知[得知] dézhī to find out; to know; to learn about 绝情[絕情] juéqíng heartless; without regard for others' feelings 吃香[吃香] chīxiāng popular; in demand; well regarded 胜败[勝敗] shèngbài victory or defeat; result 家常[家常] jiācháng the daily life of a family 战死沙场[戰死沙場] zhànsǐshāchǎng to die in battle (idiom) 白旗[白旗] báiqí white flag 比一比[比一比] bǐyibǐ to make a comparison; to engage in a contest //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep289/25 words - 13 min 夙夜匪懈[夙夜匪懈] sùyèfěixiè to work from morning to night (idiom) 废寝忘食[廢寢忘食] fèiqǐnwàngshí to neglect sleep and forget about food (idiom); to skip one's sleep and meals; to be completely wrapped up in one's work 邻里[鄰里] línlǐ neighbor; neighborhood 递交[遞交] dìjiāo to present; to give; to hand over; to hand in; to lay before 企划[企劃] qǐhuà to plan; to lay out; to design 改革[改革] gǎigé reform; CL:次[ci4],種|种[zhong3],項|项[xiang4]; to reform 过目[過目] guòmù to look over 拟订[擬訂] nǐdìng to draw up (a plan) 出任[出任] chūrèn to take up a post; to start in a new job 得力[得力] délì able; capable; competent; efficient 左右手[左右手] zuǒyòushǒu left and right hands; (fig.) capable assistant; right-hand man 串[串] chuàn to string together; to skewer; to connect wrongly; to gang up; to rove; string; bunch; skewer; classifier for things that are strung together, or in a bunch, or in a row: string of, bunch of, series of; to make a swift or abrupt linear movement (like a bead on an abacus); to move across 蕉[蕉] jiāo banana 大致[大致] dàzhì more or less; roughly; approximately 属意[屬意] zhǔyì to set one's heart on; to set one's choice on 驾轻就熟[駕輕就熟] jiàqīngjiùshú lit. an easy drive on a familiar path (idiom); fig. experience makes progress easy; a task that is so familiar one can do it with one's hand tied behind one's back 进而[進而] jìn'ér and then (what follows next) 破关[破關] pòguān to solve or overcome (a difficult problem); to beat (a video game) 闯关[闖關] chuǎngguān to crash through a barrier 谍[諜] dié to spy 汉字[漢字] hànzì Chinese character; CL:個|个[ge4]; Japanese: kanji; Korean: hanja; Vietnamese: hán tự 定情[定情] dìngqíng to exchange love tokens or vows; to pledge one's love; to get engaged 呼救[呼救] hūjiù to call for help 地瓜[地瓜] dìguā sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas); yam (family Dioscoreaceae) 甜不辣[甜不辣] tiánbùlà see 天婦羅|天妇罗[tian1 fu4 luo2] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep289/50 words - 19 min 情话[情話] qínghuà terms of endearment; words of love 荡气回肠[蕩氣回腸] dàngqìhuícháng heart-rending (drama, music, poem etc); deeply moving 疝气[疝氣] shànqì hernia 灌肠[灌腸] guàncháng enema; to give an enema 说笑[說笑] shuōxiào to chat and laugh; to crack jokes; to banter 汉朝[漢朝] Hàncháo Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) 歌颂[歌頌] gēsòng to sing the praises of; to extol; to eulogize 永[永] yǒng forever; always; perpetual 衰竭[衰竭] shuāijié organ failure; exhaustion; prostration (medicine) 高山[高山] gāoshān high mountain; alpine 夷为平地[夷為平地] yíwéipíngdì to level; to raze to the ground 滔滔[滔滔] tāotāo torrential 江水[江水] jiāngshuǐ river water 枯竭[枯竭] kūjié used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources) 雷声[雷聲] léishēng thunder 炎夏[炎夏] yánxià hot summer; scorching summer 飘落[飄落] piāoluò to float down; to fall gently (snowflakes, leaves etc) 白雪[白雪] báixuě snow 次数[次數] cìshù number of times; frequency; order number (in a series); power (math.); degree of a polynomial (math.) 频繁[頻繁] pínfán frequently; often 隐疾[隱疾] yǐnjí an unmentionable illness (e.g. venereal disease) 枕边人[枕邊人] zhěnbiānrén the person who shares your bed; partner; spouse 睡相[睡相] shuìxiàng sleeping posture 遗漏[遺漏] yílòu to overlook; to miss; to omit 备料[備料] bèiliào to get the materials ready; to prepare feed (for livestock) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep289/52 words - 20 min 生米煮成熟饭[生米煮成熟飯] shēngmǐzhǔchéngshúfàn the rice is cooked; what's done is done; it's too late to change anything now (idiom) 客套话[客套話] kètàohuà conventional greeting; polite formula //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep290/16 words - 20 min 晋升[晉升] jìnshēng to promote to a higher position 锅贴[鍋貼] guōtiē fried dumpling; potsticker 橘子[橘子] júzi tangerine; CL:個|个[ge4],瓣[ban4] 风气[風氣] fēngqì general mood; atmosphere; common practice 头顶[頭頂] tóudǐng top of the head 模型[模型] móxíng model; mold; matrix; pattern 赏脸[賞臉] shǎngliǎn (polite) do me the honor 患难见真情[患難見真情] huànnànjiànzhēnqíng true sentiments are seen in hard times (idiom); you see who your true friends are when you go through tough times together; you see who your true friends are when you are in difficulties 战斗[戰鬥] zhàndòu to fight; to engage in combat; struggle; battle; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4] 唤起[喚起] huànqǐ to waken (to action); to rouse (the masses); to evoke (attention, recollection etc) 涨红[漲紅] zhànghóng to turn red (in the face); to flush (with embarrassment or anger) 家境[家境] jiājìng family financial situation; family circumstances 贵重[貴重] guìzhòng precious 勿忘我[勿忘我] wùwàngwǒ forget-me-not, genus Myosotis (botany) 戏剧性[戲劇性] xìjùxìng dramatic 学子[學子] xuézǐ (literary) student; scholar //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep291/18 words - 12 min 平复[平復] píngfù to pacify; to calm down; to be cured; to be healed 借酒浇愁[借酒澆愁] jièjiǔjiāochóu to drown one's sorrows (in alcohol) 情诗[情詩] qíngshī love poem 摄护腺[攝護腺] shèhùxiàn prostate; also written 前列腺 相仿[相仿] xiāngfǎng similar 画册[畫冊] huàcè picture album 定期[定期] dìngqī at set dates; at regular intervals; periodic; limited to a fixed period of time; fixed term 失智症[失智症] shīzhìzhèng dementia 年轻化[年輕化] niánqīnghuà to make more youthful; to promote younger staff 心慌[心慌] xīnhuāng to be flustered; (dialect) irregular heart-beat 味儿[味兒] wèir5 taste 悲欢离合[悲歡離合] bēihuānlíhé joys and sorrows; partings and reunions; the vicissitudes of life 运费[運費] yùnfèi freight fee 服饰[服飾] fúshì apparel; clothing and personal adornment 实体[實體] shítǐ entity; substance; thing that has a material existence (as opposed to a conceptual, virtual or online existence); the real thing (as opposed to an image or model of it) 店面[店面] diànmiàn shop front 送别[送別] sòngbié farewell 节日[節日] jiérì holiday; festival; CL:個|个[ge4] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep292/25 words - 11 min 市面上[市面上] shìmiànshàng on the market 葡萄干[葡萄乾] pútaogān raisin; dried grape 软糖[軟糖] ruǎntáng soft candy (gummi candy, gumdrop, jellybean etc) 沙漠[沙漠] shāmò desert; CL:個|个[ge4] 绿洲[綠洲] lǜzhōu oasis 连日[連日] liánrì day after day; for several days running 乍现[乍現] zhàxiàn to appear suddenly 曙光[曙光] shǔguāng dawn; fig. the dawn of a new era 思春[思春] sīchūn same as 懷春|怀春[huai2 chun1] 前夕[前夕] qiánxī eve; the day before 捉奸[捉姦] zhuōjiān to catch a couple in the act (adultery, illicit sexual relations) 画展[畫展] huàzhǎn art exhibition 常见[常見] chángjiàn commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently 所幸[所幸] suǒxìng fortunately (formal writing) 解药[解藥] jiěyào antidote 正比[正比] zhèngbǐ direct ratio; directly proportional 反差[反差] fǎnchā contrast; discrepancy 手巧[手巧] shǒuqiǎo to be skillful with one's hands; to be manually adroit 手工[手工] shǒugōng handwork; manual 加热[加熱] jiārè to heat 模具[模具] mújù mold; matrix; pattern or die; Taiwan pr. [mo2 ju4] 成分[成分] chéngfèn composition; make-up; ingredient; element; component; one's social status; CL:個|个[ge4] 口感[口感] kǒugǎn taste; texture (of food); how food feels in the mouth 百分比[百分比] bǎifēnbǐ percentage 一分一毫[一分一毫] yīfēnyīháo a tiny bit (idiom); an iota //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep292/27 words - 15 min 左撇子[左撇子] zuǒpiězi left-handed 复合[復合] fùhé (of people who were estranged) to be reconciled; (of a couple) to get back together //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep293/24 words - 13 min 熊猫眼[熊貓眼] xióngmāoyǎn to have dark circles under one's eyes; to have eyes like a panda 质感[質感] zhìgǎn realism (in art); sense of reality; texture; tactile quality 字里行间[字裡行間] zìlǐhángjiān between the words and the lines (idiom); implied meaning; connotations 应景[應景] yìngjǐng according with the times; seasonal 愠[慍] yùn indignant; feel hurt 恰到好处[恰到好處] qiàdàohǎochù it's just perfect; it's just right 艺术家[藝術家] yìshùjiā artist; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 马不停蹄[馬不停蹄] mǎbùtíngtí unrelenting; without stopping to rest 礼记[禮記] Lǐjì Classic of Rites 东汉[東漢] Dōnghàn Eastern or later Han dynasty, 25-220 郑玄[鄭玄] ZhèngXuán Zheng Xuan (127-200), late Han scholar 目录[目錄] mùlù catalog; table of contents; directory (on computer hard drive); list; contents 学者[學者] xuézhě scholar 修身[修身] xiūshēn to cultivate one's moral character; (fashion) slim-fit; body-hugging 以至[以至] yǐzhì down to; up to; to such an extent as to ...; also written 以至於|以至于[yi3 zhi4 yu2] 平天下[平天下] píngtiānxià to pacify the country 在内[在內] zàinèi (included) in it; among them 自传[自傳] zìzhuàn autobiography 将会[將會] jiānghuì auxiliary verb introducing future action: may (be able to); will (cause); should (enable); going to 自言自语[自言自語] zìyánzìyǔ to talk to oneself; to think aloud; to soliloquize 俱乐部[俱樂部] jùlèbù club (the organisation or its premises) (loanword); CL:個|个[ge4] 孙悟空[孫悟空] SūnWùkōng Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, character with supernatural powers in the novel Journey to the West 西遊記|西游记[Xi1 you2 Ji4]; Son Goku, the main character in Dragon Ball 七龍珠|七龙珠[Qi1 long2 zhu1] 魔掌[魔掌] mózhǎng the power of sb or sth evil; the clutches (of a bad person etc) 攘外[攘外] rǎngwài to resist foreign aggression //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep294/9 words - 10 min 木讷[木訥] mùnè wooden and slow of speech; slow-speeched; inarticulate; unsophisticated 打结[打結] dǎjié to tie a knot; to tie 低俗[低俗] dīsú vulgar; poor taste 红牌[紅牌] hóngpái red card (sports) 哔[嗶] bì (phonetic) 许下[許下] xǔxià to make a promise 梦寐以求[夢寐以求] mèngmèiyǐqiú to yearn for sth even in one's dreams (idiom); to long for sth day and night 心想事成[心想事成] xīnxiǎngshìchéng to have one's wishes come true; wish you the best! 咒[咒] zhòu incantation; magic spell; curse; malediction; to revile; to put a curse on sb //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep295/7 words - 17 min 做操[做操] zuòcāo to do exercises; to do gymnastics 捐血[捐血] juānxuè to donate blood; also written 供血 了得[了得] liǎode exceptional; outstanding; dreadful; appalling 暗淡[暗淡] àndàn dark; dim (light); dull (color); drab; (fig.) gloomy; bleak 陪都[陪都] péidū provisional capital of a country (e.g. in time of war); secondary capital; alternative capital 一心二用[一心二用] yīxīn'èryòng to do two things at once (idiom); to multitask; to divide one's attention 回响[回響] huíxiǎng variant of 迴響|回响[hui2 xiang3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep296/15 words - 18 min 脱下[脫下] tuōxià to take off (clothing) 您好[您好] nínhǎo hello (polite) 炙[炙] zhì to broil; to roast 安格斯[安格斯] Āngésī Angus, a traditional county of Scotland, now a "council area" 鲈鱼[鱸魚] lúyú bass; perch 菲力[菲力] fēilì fillet (loanword) 稍后[稍後] shāohòu in a little while; in a moment; later on 部落[部落] bùluò tribe 领带[領帶] lǐngdài necktie; CL:條|条[tiao2] 保存[保存] bǎocún to conserve; to preserve; to keep; to save (a file etc) (computing) 防腐剂[防腐劑] fángfǔjì preservative; antiseptic 福马林[福馬林] fúmǎlín formalin (loanword) 发臭[發臭] fāchòu smelly; to smell bad 心心相印[心心相印] xīnxīnxiāngyìn two hearts beat as one (idiom); a kindred spirit 一股脑[一股腦] yīgǔnǎo all of it; lock, stock and barrel //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep297/18 words - 18 min 孤[孤] gū lone; lonely 寻[尋] xún to search; to look for; to seek 闭门羹[閉門羹] bìméngēng see 吃閉門羹|吃闭门羹[chi1 bi4 men2 geng1] 病友[病友] bìngyǒu a friend made in hospital or people who become friends in hospital; wardmate 眼眶[眼眶] yǎnkuàng eye socket; rim of the eye 打转[打轉] dǎzhuàn to spin; to rotate; to revolve 大男人主义[大男人主義] dànánrénzhǔyì male chauvinism 两情相悦[兩情相悅] liǎngqíngxiāngyuè (of a couple) to be harmonious; to be each other's sunshine 推倒[推倒] tuīdǎo to push over; to overthrow 甩开[甩開] shuǎikāi to shake off; to get rid of 相符[相符] xiāngfú to match; to tally 仇视[仇視] chóushì to view sb as an enemy; to be hateful towards 奉行[奉行] fèngxíng to pursue (a course, a policy) 先发[先發] xiānfā initial; arising first; same as 首先發起|首先发起 演艺[演藝] yǎnyì performing arts 上镜[上鏡] shàngjìng photogenic; to appear on film or in the media 手到擒来[手到擒來] shǒudàoqínlái stretch a hand and grab it (idiom); very easy 水饺[水餃] shuǐjiǎo boiled dumpling //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep298/25 words - 17 min 忐忑[忐忑] tǎntè nervous; apprehensive 打鸟[打鳥] dǎniǎo to shoot a bird (with a gun, slingshot etc); to photograph birds 开枪[開槍] kāiqiāng to open fire; to shoot a gun 智者[智者] zhìzhě sage; wise man; clever and knowledgeable person 目击[目擊] mùjī to see with one's own eyes; to witness 证人[證人] zhèngrén witness 姐弟恋[姐弟戀] jiědìliàn love between an older woman and a younger man 不可置信[不可置信] bùkězhìxìn unbelievable; incredible 干部[幹部] gànbù cadre; official; officer; manager 栏[欄] lán fence; railing; hurdle; column or box (of text or other data) 轻描淡写[輕描淡寫] qīngmiáodànxiě to sketch in light shades; to play down; to deemphasize (idiom) 连任[連任] liánrèn to continue in (a political) office; to serve for another term of office 学年[學年] xuénián academic year 字面[字面] zìmiàn literal; typeface 丰功[豐功] fēnggōng brilliant (exploit); meritorious (achievement) 伟业[偉業] wěiyè exploit; great undertaking 苦劳[苦勞] kǔláo toil; hard work 领导者[領導者] lǐngdǎozhě leader 号召[號召] hàozhào to call; to appeal 当之无愧[當之無愧] dāngzhīwúkuì fully deserving, without any reservations (idiom); entirely worthy (of a title, honor etc) 蒐集[蒐集] sōují to gather; to collect 稿[稿] gǎo manuscript; draft; stalk of grain 生态[生態] shēngtài ecology 瓷砖[瓷磚] cízhuān ceramic tile 验算[驗算] yànsuàn to verify a calculation; a double-check //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep299/18 words - 17 min 本性难移[本性難移] běnxìngnányí It is hard to change one's essential nature (idiom). You can't change who you are.; Can the leopard change his spots? (Jeremiah 13:23) 新教[新教] Xīnjiào Protestant church; Protestantism 掷骰子[擲骰子] zhìtóuzi to throw the dice 骰子[骰子] tóuzi dice 文昌[文昌] Wénchāng Wenchang City, Hainan 庙[廟] miào temple; ancestral shrine; CL:座[zuo4]; temple fair; great imperial hall; imperial 清酒[清酒] qīngjiǔ sake (Japanese rice wine) 下酒菜[下酒菜] xiàjiǔcài a dish that goes well with alcoholic drinks 一扫而空[一掃而空] yīsǎo'érkōng to sweep clean; to clean out 饕[饕] tāo gluttonous; see 饕餮[tao1 tie4], zoomorphic mask motif 刁[刁] diāo artful; wicked 大饱口福[大飽口福] dàbǎokǒufú to eat one's fill; to have a good meal 展期[展期] zhǎnqī to extend the period; to reschedule (a debt) 诉苦[訴苦] sùkǔ to grumble; to complain; grievance 喜恶[喜惡] xǐ'è likes and dislikes 私密[私密] sīmì private; secret; intimate 以内[以內] yǐnèi within; less than 开放性[開放性] kāifàngxìng openness //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep300/12 words - 18 min 有备而来[有備而來] yǒubèi'érlái to come prepared 预谋[預謀] yùmóu premeditated; to plan sth in advance (esp. a crime) 光天化日[光天化日] guāngtiānhuàrì the full light of day (idiom); fig. peace and prosperity; in broad daylight 年头[年頭] niántóu start of the year; whole year; a particular year; period; days; epoch; a year's harvest 不时之需[不時之需] bùshízhīxū a possible period of want or need 入侵[入侵] rùqīn to invade 寸步不离[寸步不離] cùnbùbùlí to follow sb closely (idiom); to keep close to 满堂[滿堂] mǎntáng whole audience; a sellout (capacity audience); jam-packed 见缝插针[見縫插針] jiànfèngchāzhēn lit. to see a gap and stick in a needle (idiom); fig. to make use of every second and every inch 风范[風範] fēngfàn air; manner; model; paragon; demeanor 目不转睛[目不轉睛] mùbùzhuǎnjīng unable to take one's eyes off (idiom); to gaze steadily; to stare 博取[博取] bóqǔ to win (favors, confidence etc) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep301/20 words - 20 min 酸民[酸民] suānmín (Tw) (Internet) troll 脑残[腦殘] nǎocán moronic; brainless; bonehead; retard 诋毁[詆毀] dǐhuǐ to vilify; to slander; vilification 突发事件[突發事件] tūfāshìjiàn emergency; sudden occurrence 结怨[結怨] jiéyuàn to arouse dislike; to incur hatred 争风吃醋[爭風吃醋] zhēngfēngchīcù to rival sb for the affection of a man or woman; to be jealous of a rival in a love affair 二次[二次] èrcì second (i.e. number two); second time; twice; (math.) quadratic (of degree two) 破案[破案] pò'àn to solve a case; shabby old table 水落石出[水落石出] shuǐluòshíchū as the water recedes, the rocks appear (idiom); the truth comes to light 多方[多方] duōfāng in many ways; from all sides 失策[失策] shīcè to blunder; to miscalculate; miscalculation; unwise (move) 诱饵[誘餌] yòu'ěr bait 款式[款式] kuǎnshì pattern; style; design; CL:種|种[zhong3] 性向[性向] xìngxiàng aptitude; disposition; inclination 拐角[拐角] guǎijiǎo to turn a corner; corner 引擎[引擎] yǐnqíng engine (loanword); CL:臺|台[tai2] 黄色[黃色] huángsè yellow (color); pornographic 刺眼[刺眼] cìyǎn to dazzle; to offend the eyes; dazzling; harsh (light); crude (colors); unsightly 俗[俗] sú custom; convention; popular; common; coarse; vulgar; secular 原色[原色] yuánsè primary color //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep302/20 words - 18 min 汇整[彙整] huìzhěng to collect and organize (papers etc); to archive (data); to summarize (evidence etc); summary 调查结果[調查結果] diàochájiéguǒ results (of an investigation, poll) 被害人[被害人] bèihàirén victim 套交情[套交情] tàojiāoqing to try to gain sb's friendship 灵光[靈光] língguāng divine light (around the Buddha); a halo; a miraculous column of light; (slang) jolly good! 调查员[調查員] diàocháyuán investigator 茅房[茅房] máofáng toilet (rural euphemism); thatched hut or house 公众[公眾] gōngzhòng public 私生活[私生活] sīshēnghuó private life 警报器[警報器] jǐngbàoqì siren 退还[退還] tuìhuán to return (sth borrowed etc); to send back; to refund; to rebate 名句[名句] míngjù famous saying; celebrated phrase 勾起[勾起] gōuqǐ to evoke; to induce; to call to mind; to pick up with a hook 电击棒[電擊棒] diànjībàng stun baton 奇装异服[奇裝異服] qízhuāngyìfú bizarre dress 出动[出動] chūdòng to start out on a trip; to dispatch troops 万全[萬全] wànquán absolutely safe; surefire; thorough 断奶[斷奶] duànnǎi to wean 骚[騷] sāo trouble; disturbance; rumpus; flirty; coquettish; abbr. for 離騷|离骚[Li2 Sao1]; literary writings; smell of urine; foul smell; male (animal) (dialect) 寻仇[尋仇] xúnchóu to carry out a vendetta against sb //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep303/25 words - 19 min 不依[不依] bùyī not to comply; not to go along with; not to let off easily; not to let sb get away with it 修整[修整] xiūzhěng to spruce up; to renovate; to tend (a garden); to groom (one's hair); to finish (a rough surface); to trim (a lawn); to touch up (a photo) 推戴[推戴] tuīdài to endorse (sb for leader) 调阅[調閱] diàoyuè to access (a document); to consult 嫌犯[嫌犯] xiánfàn criminal suspect 埋伏[埋伏] máifú to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush 土法[土法] tǔfǎ traditional method 炼钢[煉鋼] liàngāng steelmaking 店家[店家] diànjiā proprietor of a shop or restaurant; landlord; shop 呼吁[呼籲] hūyù to call on (sb to do sth); to appeal (to); an appeal 多项式[多項式] duōxiàngshì polynomial (math.); multinomial 微积分[微積分] wēijīfēn calculus; differentiation and integration; calculus of infinitesimals 微 and integrals 積|积 身影[身影] shēnyǐng silhouette; figure 骚动[騷動] sāodòng disturbance; uproar; CL:陣|阵[zhen4]; to become restless 耗子[耗子] hàozi (dialect) mouse; rat 缩小[縮小] suōxiǎo to reduce; to decrease; to shrink 做工[做工] zuògōng to work with one's hands; manual work; workmanship 拼凑[拼湊] pīncòu to assemble; to put together 侦办[偵辦] zhēnbàn to investigate (a crime) and prosecute 警民[警民] jǐngmín the police and the community 欢欣[歡欣] huānxīn elated 预报[預報] yùbào forecast 室内[室內] shìnèi indoor 怀恨在心[懷恨在心] huáihènzàixīn to harbor hard feelings 潜在[潛在] qiánzài hidden; potential; latent //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep303/26 words - 19 min 兽性[獸性] shòuxìng brutal //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep304/25 words - 17 min 教唆[教唆] jiàosuō to instigate; to incite; to abet 极端[極端] jíduān extreme 不清[不清] bùqīng unclear 分之[分之] fēnzhī (indicating a fraction) 面交[面交] miànjiāo to deliver personally; to hand over face-to-face 周年[週年] zhōunián anniversary; annual 回请[回請] huíqǐng to return an invitation 有时[有時] yǒushí sometimes; now and then 抹茶[抹茶] mǒchá green tea powder (Japanese: matcha) 风光[風光] fēngguāng scene; view; sight; landscape; to be well-regarded; to be well-off; grand (dialect); impressive (dialect) 得手[得手] déshǒu to go smoothly; to come off; to succeed 绮梦[綺夢] qǐmèng pleasant and romantic dream 衣带[衣帶] yīdài belt; sash; attire (clothes and belt) 悔[悔] huǐ to regret 诗意[詩意] shīyì poetry; poetic quality or flavor 组曲[組曲] zǔqǔ suite (music) 学霸[學霸] xuébà (slang) top student; bookworm 苍茫[蒼茫] cāngmáng boundless; vast; hazy (distant horizon) 迢[迢] tiáo remote 戚戚[戚戚] qīqī intimate; closely related; sorrowful; distressed 隐晦[隱晦] yǐnhuì vague; ambiguous; veiled; obscure 嘉会[嘉會] jiāhuì auspicious occasion; grand feast 指认[指認] zhǐrèn to identify 正脸[正臉] zhèngliǎn a person's face as seen from the front 问话[問話] wènhuà questioning (a suspect); interrogation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep304/27 words - 19 min 纷[紛] fēn numerous; confused; disorderly 完好[完好] wánhǎo intact; in good condition //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep305/8 words - 19 min 迹象[跡象] jìxiàng mark; indication; sign; indicator 错怪[錯怪] cuòguài to blame sb wrongly 断章取义[斷章取義] duànzhāngqǔyì to quote out of context (idiom) 出乎[出乎] chūhū due to; to stem from; to go beyond (also fig. beyond reason, expectations etc); to go against (expectations) 意料[意料] yìliào to anticipate; to expect 倾向[傾向] qīngxiàng trend; tendency; orientation 利害关系[利害關係] lìhàiguānxi stake; vital interest; concern 记恨[記恨] jìhèn to bear grudges //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep306/15 words - 17 min 调查团[調查團] diàochátuán investigating team 当今[當今] dāngjīn current; present; now; nowadays 设想[設想] shèxiǎng to imagine; to assume; to envisage; tentative plan; to have consideration for 崇高[崇高] chónggāo majestic; sublime 缺一不可[缺一不可] quēyībùkě not a single one is dispensable; can't do without either 保护神[保護神] bǎohùshén patron saint; guardian angel 出海[出海] chūhǎi to go out to sea 捕鱼[捕魚] bǔyú to catch fish; to fish 渔民[漁民] yúmín fisherman; fisher folk 返家[返家] fǎnjiā to return home 天下大乱[天下大亂] tiānxiàdàluàn the whole country in rebellion 闺[閨] guī small arched door; boudoir; lady's chamber; by ext. women 急性子[急性子] jíxìngzi impetuous person; excitable person 大吉大利[大吉大利] dàjídàlì great luck, great profit (idiom); everything is thriving 养育[養育] yǎngyù to rear; to bring up; to nurture //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep307/14 words - 20 min 搅和[攪和] jiǎohuo to mix; to blend; (fig.) to spoil; to mess up things; to run around with (sb); to get involved with; to mix (with other people) 苦瓜脸[苦瓜臉] kǔguāliǎn sour expression on one's face 谈天[談天] tántiān to chat 外力[外力] wàilì external force; pressure from outside 行尸走肉[行屍走肉] xíngshīzǒuròu walking corpse (idiom); zombie; person who lives only on the material level 瓢虫[瓢蟲] piáochóng ladybug; ladybird 订票[訂票] dìngpiào to book tickets; to issue tickets 消遣[消遣] xiāoqiǎn to while the time away; amusement; pastime; recreation; to make sport of 果断[果斷] guǒduàn firm; decisive 较为[較為] jiàowéi comparatively; relatively; fairly 误上贼船[誤上賊船] wùshàngzéichuán lit. to mistakenly board a pirate ship; to embark on a hopeless adventure 日期[日期] rìqī date; CL:個|个[ge4] 另行通知[另行通知] lìngxíngtōngzhī to notify at a different time; to notify later; to give prior notice 飞黄腾达[飛黃騰達] Fēihuángténgdá lit. the divine steed Feihuang gallops (idiom); fig. to achieve meteoric success in one's career //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep308/25 words - 16 min 发慌[發慌] fāhuāng to become agitated; to feel nervous 下半身[下半身] xiàbànshēn lower half of one's body; Lower Body (Chinese poetry movement of the early 21st century) 奇异果[奇異果] qíyìguǒ kiwi fruit; Chinese gooseberry 感冒药[感冒藥] gǎnmàoyào medicine for colds 开场白[開場白] kāichǎngbái prologue of play; opening remarks; preamble (of speeches, articles etc) 命案[命案] mìng'àn homicide case; murder case 连环[連環] liánhuán chain 杀人案[殺人案] shārén'àn murder case; homicide case 单打独斗[單打獨鬥] dāndǎdúdòu to fight alone (idiom) 异地恋[異地戀] yìdìliàn long-distance romance; long-distance relationship 相较[相較] xiāngjiào to compare 牛郎[牛郎] niúláng cowherd boy; (slang) male prostitute 织女[織女] Zhīnǚ Vega (star); Weaving girl of folk tales 抚养[撫養] fǔyǎng to foster; to bring up; to raise 包办[包辦] bāobàn to undertake to do everything by oneself; to run the whole show 跑步机[跑步機] pǎobùjī treadmill; running machine 飞轮[飛輪] fēilún flywheel; sprocket wheel 摧残[摧殘] cuīcán to ravage; to ruin 失手[失手] shīshǒu a slip; miscalculation; unwise move; accidentally; by mistake; to lose control; to be defeated 军校[軍校] jūnxiào military school; military academy 强劲[強勁] qiángjìng strong; powerful; robust 海豚[海豚] hǎitún dolphin 千真万确[千真萬確] qiānzhēnwànquè absolutely true (idiom); manifold; true from many points of view 旁敲侧击[旁敲側擊] pángqiāocèjī to make insinuations; to take an indirect approach (in making inquiries) (idiom) 奥运会[奧運會] Àoyùnhuì abbr. for 奧林匹克運動會|奥林匹克运动会; Olympic Games; the Olympics //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep308/27 words - 20 min 星期天[星期天] Xīngqītiān Sunday; CL:個|个[ge4] 火焰[火焰] huǒyàn blaze; flame //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep309/17 words - 18 min 迎头赶上[迎頭趕上] yíngtóugǎnshàng to try hard to catch up 产地[產地] chǎndì source (of a product); place of origin; manufacturing location 发狂[發狂] fākuáng crazy; mad; madly 临阵[臨陣] línzhèn just before the battle; to approach the front line 漏网之鱼[漏網之魚] lòuwǎngzhīyú a fish that escaped the net (idiom); (fig.) sb or sth that slips through the net 食道[食道] shídào esophagus; the proper way to eat; food transportation route 逆流[逆流] nìliú against the stream; adverse current; a countercurrent; fig. reactionary tendency; to go against the trend 两全[兩全] liǎngquán to satisfy both sides; to accommodate both (demands) 风花雪月[風花雪月] fēnghuāxuěyuè wind, flower, snow and moon, trite poetry subject (idiom); effete language without substance; love affair; romance is in the air; dissipated life 趁早[趁早] chènzǎo as soon as possible; at the first opportunity; the sooner the better; before it's too late 安插[安插] ānchā to place in a certain position; to assign to a job; to plant; resettlement (old) 仿效[仿傚] fǎngxiào to copy; to imitate 禁食[禁食] jìnshí to fast; to abstain from eating; to forbid the eating of (certain foods); a fast 义正辞严[義正辭嚴] yìzhèngcíyán to speak forcibly out of a sense of righteousness (idiom) 劝诫[勸誡] quànjiè to exhort; to admonish 陪衬[陪襯] péichèn to enhance by contrast; to set off; to serve as a background in order to bring out the subject with greater brilliance; to serve as a prop; a foil 照旧[照舊] zhàojiù as before; as in the past //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep310/21 words - 18 min 贤慧[賢慧] xiánhuì (of a wife) wise and kind; perfect in her traditional roles 催化剂[催化劑] cuīhuàjì catalyst 真相大白[真相大白] zhēnxiàngdàbái the whole truth is revealed (idiom); everything becomes clear 循[循] xún to follow; to adhere to; to abide by 安全帽[安全帽] ānquánmào safety helmet; CL:隻|只[zhi1],頂|顶[ding3] 私藏[私藏] sīcáng secret store; a stash (of contraband) 蜗牛[蝸牛] wōniú snail; Taiwan pr. [gua1 niu2] 驾驶[駕駛] jiàshǐ to pilot (ship, airplane etc); to drive 拉风[拉風] lāfēng trendy; eye-catching; flashy 罚款[罰款] fákuǎn to fine; penalty; fine (monetary) 刑事[刑事] xíngshì criminal; penal 脱缰野马[脫韁野馬] tuōjiāngyěmǎ a wild horse that refuses to be bridled (a metaphor for sth that runs wild) 奔驰[奔馳] bēnchí to run quickly; to speed; to gallop 如画[如畫] rúhuà picturesque 充斥[充斥] chōngchì to be full of; to flood; to congest 微风[微風] wēifēng breeze; light wind 吹拂[吹拂] chuīfú to brush; to caress (of breeze); to praise 飘逸[飄逸] piāoyì graceful; elegant; to drift; to float 遮遮掩掩[遮遮掩掩] zhēzhēyǎnyǎn to be secretive; to try to cover up (idiom) 半身不遂[半身不遂] bànshēnbùsuì paralysis of one side of the body; hemiplegia 人犯[人犯] rénfàn criminal; culprit; suspect (old) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep311/15 words - 18 min 演进[演進] yǎnjìn evolution; gradual forward progress 取向[取向] qǔxiàng orientation; direction 中西[中西] ZhōngXī China and the West; Chinese-Western 进程[進程] jìnchéng process; course 本国[本國] běnguó one's own country 坐车[坐車] zuòchē to take the car, bus, train etc 鸣[鳴] míng to cry (of birds, animals and insects) 枉[枉] wǎng to twist; crooked; unjust; in vain 推翻[推翻] tuīfān to overthrow 旋转[旋轉] xuánzhuǎn to rotate; to revolve; to spin; to whirl 高于[高於] gāoyú greater than; to exceed 静候[靜候] jìnghòu to quietly wait 凌驾[凌駕] língjià to be above; to place above 逍遥法外[逍遙法外] xiāoyáofǎwài unfettered and beyond the law (idiom); evading retribution; getting away with it (e.g. crimes); still at large 杀价[殺價] shājià to beat down the price; to haggle; to slash one's prices //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep312/11 words - 18 min 至上[至上] zhìshàng supreme; paramount; above all else 违者[違者] wéizhě violator 撤销[撤銷] chèxiāo to repeal; to revoke; (computing) to undo 吃后悔药[吃後悔藥] chīhòuhuǐyào (fig.) to regret (doing sth) 丁烯[丁烯] dīngxī butene or butylene C4H8 蒸馏水[蒸餾水] zhēngliúshuǐ distilled water 盐巴[鹽巴] yánbā table salt 盐酸[鹽酸] yánsuān hydrochloric acid HCl 大喊[大喊] dàhǎn to shout 狂笑[狂笑] kuángxiào to howl with laughter; to laugh one's head off 吕布[呂布] LǚBù Lü Bu (-198), general and warlord //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep313/23 words - 19 min 连夜[連夜] liányè that very night; through the night; for several nights in a row 回击[回擊] huíjī to fight back; to return fire; to counterattack 铁拳[鐵拳] Tiěquán Tekken (video game) 肆虐[肆虐] sìnüè to wreak havoc; to devastate 先有[先有] xiānyǒu prior; preexisting 仪式[儀式] yíshì ceremony 不近人情[不近人情] bùjìnrénqíng not amenable to reason; unreasonable 十分之一[十分之一] shífēnzhīyī one tenth 爱理不理[愛理不理] àilǐbùlǐ to look cold and indifferent; standoffish 呵呵[呵呵] hēhē (onom.) gentle laughter; chuckle 手足[手足] shǒuzú hands and feet; (fig.) brothers; retinue, henchmen, accomplices 小姨子[小姨子] xiǎoyízi see 小姨[xiao3 yi2] 抵销[抵銷] dǐxiāo variant of 抵消[di3 xiao1] 二分之一[二分之一] èrfēnzhīyī one half 任课[任課] rènkè to give classes; to work as a teacher 切线[切線] qiēxiàn tangent line (geometry) 函[函] hán envelope; case; letter 面积[面積] miànjī area (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area; tract of land 微分[微分] wēifēn (math.) differential (of a function); differential (equation etc); to differentiate; differentiation 积分[積分] jīfēn integral (calculus); accumulated points (in sports, at school etc); total credits earned by student; bonus points in a benefit scheme 运算[運算] yùnsuàn to perform calculations; (mathematical) operation 称作[稱作] chēngzuò to be called; to be known as 涉及[涉及] shèjí to involve; to touch upon (a topic) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep314/23 words - 20 min 火爆[火爆] huǒbào fiery (temper); popular; flourishing; prosperous; lively 瞬时[瞬時] shùnshí instantaneous 无端[無端] wúduān for no reason at all 脱口而出[脫口而出] tuōkǒu'érchū to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark) 抹杀[抹殺] mǒshā to erase; to cover traces; to obliterate evidence; to expunge; to blot out; to suppress 慎[慎] shèn careful; cautious 行礼[行禮] xínglǐ to salute; to make one's salutations 过多[過多] guòduō too many; excessive 辱骂[辱罵] rǔmà to insult; to revile; abuse; vituperation 彼[彼] bǐ that; those; (one) another 抨击[抨擊] pēngjī to attack (verbally or in writing) 讲台[講臺] jiǎngtái platform; rostrum; lectern; (teacher's) desk 大变[大變] dàbiàn huge changes 长远[長遠] chángyuǎn long-term; long-range 露营[露營] lùyíng to camp out; camping 璞[璞] pú unpolished gem 死寂[死寂] sǐjì deathly stillness 搁浅[擱淺] gēqiǎn to be stranded (of ship); to run aground; fig. to run into difficulties and stop 病入膏肓[病入膏肓] bìngrùgāohuāng lit. the disease has attacked the vitals (idiom); fig. beyond cure; the situation is hopeless 根治[根治] gēnzhì to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure 野外[野外] yěwài countryside; areas outside the city 卖萌[賣萌] màiméng (slang) to act cute 厌倦[厭倦] yànjuàn to be weary of; to be fed up with; tedious //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep315/13 words - 19 min 一针见血[一針見血] yīzhēnjiànxiě lit. to draw blood on the first prick (idiom); fig. to hit the nail on the head 下坡[下坡] xiàpō downhill 抢先[搶先] qiǎngxiān to rush (to do sth urgent); to try to be the first; to forestall 突如其来[突如其來] tūrúqílái to arise abruptly; to arrive suddenly; happening suddenly 董事[董事] dǒngshì board member 黑熊[黑熊] hēixióng Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) 情怀[情懷] qínghuái feelings; mood 深思熟虑[深思熟慮] shēnsīshúlǜ mature reflection; after careful deliberations 重任[重任] zhòngrèn heavy responsibility 做爱[做愛] zuò'ài to make love 服务费[服務費] fúwùfèi service charge; cover charge 上手[上手] shàngshǒu to obtain; to master; overhand (serve etc); seat of honor 幻化[幻化] huànhuà to be transformed; to metamorphose; transformation; metamorphosis //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep316/25 words - 14 min 力排众议[力排眾議] lìpáizhòngyì to stand one's ground against the opinion of the masses (idiom) 辞去[辭去] cíqù to resign; to quit 戒[戒] jiè to guard against; to exhort; to admonish or warn; to give up or stop doing sth; Buddhist monastic discipline; ring (for a finger) 阵痛[陣痛] zhèntòng labor pains 原动力[原動力] yuándònglì motive force; prime mover; first cause; agent 猪八戒[豬八戒] ZhūBājiè Zhu Bajie, character in Journey to the West 西遊記|西游记, with pig-like characteristics and armed with a muckrake; Pigsy in Arthur Waley's translation 过夜[過夜] guòyè to spend the night; overnight 帐篷[帳篷] zhàngpeng tent; CL:頂|顶[ding3],座[zuo4] 投稿[投稿] tóugǎo to submit articles for publication; to contribute (writing) 华文[華文] Huáwén Chinese language; Chinese script 鸟语花香[鳥語花香] niǎoyǔhuāxiāng lit. birdsong and fragrant flowers (idiom); fig. the intoxication of a beautiful spring day 山上[山上] Shānshàng Shanshang township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 打官腔[打官腔] dǎguānqiāng to talk officiously; to assume the air of a functionary; to talk in official jargon 致意[致意] zhìyì to send one's greetings; to send best regards; to devote attention to 医疗[醫療] yīliáo medical treatment 假冒[假冒] jiǎmào to impersonate; to pose as (someone else); to counterfeit; to palm off (a fake as a genuine) 假造[假造] jiǎzào to forge; fake; to fabricate (a story) 站稳[站穩] zhànwěn to stand firm 架式[架式] jiàshi variant of 架勢|架势[jia4 shi5] 尘嚣[塵囂] chénxiāo hubbub; hustle and bustle 体积[體積] tǐjī volume; bulk; CL:個|个[ge4] 二度[二度] èrdù second degree 蓬[蓬] péng fleabane (family Asteraceae); disheveled; classifier for luxuriant plants, smoke, ashes, campfires: clump, puff 技术性[技術性] jìshùxìng technical; technological 显现[顯現] xiǎnxiàn appearance; to appear //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep316/33 words - 18 min 扣上[扣上] kòushàng to buckle up; to fasten 扣环[釦環] kòuhuán ring fastener; buckle; retainer strap 卿卿我我[卿卿我我] qīngqīngwǒwǒ to bill and coo (idiom); to whisper sweet nothings to one another; to be very much in love 卿[卿] qīng high ranking official (old); term of endearment between spouses (old); (from the Tang Dynasty onwards) term used by the emperor for his subjects (old); honorific (old) 煎蛋[煎蛋] jiāndàn fried egg 蛋花汤[蛋花湯] dànhuātāng clear soup containing beaten egg and green leafy vegetable; eggdrop soup 蛋蛋[蛋蛋] dàndàn (coll.) balls (testicles) 解决办法[解決辦法] jiějuébànfǎ solution; method to settle an issue //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep317/20 words - 18 min 东倒西歪[東倒西歪] dōngdǎoxīwāi to lean unsteadily from side to side (idiom); to sway; (of buildings etc) to lean at a crazy angle 晴天霹雳[晴天霹靂] qíngtiānpīlì thunder from a clear sky (idiom); a bolt from the blue 哀愁[哀愁] āichóu sorrow; sadness; distressed; sorrowful 硬梆梆[硬梆梆] yìngbāngbāng variant of 硬邦邦[ying4 bang1 bang1] 庸人自扰[庸人自擾] yōngrénzìrǎo lit. silly people get their panties in a bunch (idiom); fig. to get upset over nothing; to make problems for oneself 宜兰[宜蘭] Yílán Yilan city and county 宜蘭縣|宜兰县[Yi2 lan2 xian4], northeast Taiwan 垦丁[墾丁] Kěndīng Kenting, a national park on the southern tip of Taiwan, popular as a tourist destination (abbr. for 墾丁國家公園|垦丁国家公园[Ken3 ding1 Guo2 jia1 Gong1 yuan2]) 沙滩[沙灘] shātān beach; sandy shore; CL:片[pian4] 坪林[坪林] Pínglín Pinglin township in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 来日[來日] láirì future days; (literary) the next day; (old) past days 新婚[新婚] xīnhūn newly wed 委婉[委婉] wěiwǎn tactful; euphemistic; (of voice etc) suave; soft 亏欠[虧欠] kuīqiàn to fall short of; to have a deficit; deficit; deficiency 雪耻[雪恥] xuěchǐ to take revenge for a past insult; to expunge a disgrace or humiliation 香甜[香甜] xiāngtián fragrant and sweet; sound (sleep) 无比[無比] wúbǐ incomparable; matchless 山盟海誓[山盟海誓] shānménghǎishì to pledge undying love (idiom); oath of eternal love; to swear by all the Gods 引用[引用] yǐnyòng to quote; to cite; to recommend; to appoint; (computing) reference 拉手[拉手] lāshǒu to hold hands; to shake hands 变动[變動] biàndòng to change; to fluctuate; change; fluctuation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep318/16 words - 19 min 同名同姓[同名同姓] tóngmíngtóngxìng having same given name and family name 细看[細看] xìkàn to peer; to scan; to examine carefully 陷[陷] xiàn pitfall; trap; to get stuck; to sink; to cave in; to frame (false charge); to capture (a city in battle); to fall (to the enemy); defect 萝卜[蘿蔔] luóbo radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. white radish 白蘿蔔|白萝卜[bai2 luo2 bo5]; CL:條|条[tiao2] 四下[四下] sìxià everywhere 动脑[動腦] dòngnǎo to use one's brain 恐怖电影[恐怖電影] kǒngbùdiànyǐng horror movie 打喷嚏[打噴嚏] dǎpēntì to sneeze 收讯[收訊] shōuxùn (wireless) reception 英俊[英俊] yīngjùn handsome 倾[傾] qīng to overturn; to collapse; to lean; to tend; to incline; to pour out 囊[囊] náng sack; purse; pocket (for money) 授[授] shòu to teach; to instruct; to award; to give 派上用场[派上用場] pàishàngyòngchǎng to put to good use; to come in handy 吊桥[吊橋] diàoqiáo drawbridge; suspension bridge 错开[錯開] cuòkāi to stagger (times) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep319/9 words - 19 min 当仁不让[當仁不讓] dāngrénbùràng to be unwilling to pass on one's responsibilities to others 发布[發布] fābù to release; to issue; to announce; to distribute 耍脾气[耍脾氣] shuǎpíqì to go into a huff 清新[清新] qīngxīn fresh and clean 手游[手遊] shǒuyóu mobile game; abbr. for 手機遊戲|手机游戏 洋溢[洋溢] yángyì brimming with; steeped in 采买[採買] cǎimǎi to purchase; to buy; to do one's shopping; purchasing agent; buyer 演算[演算] yǎnsuàn to calculate; to perform calculations 鬼牌[鬼牌] guǐpái Joker (playing card) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep320/10 words - 20 min 近况[近況] jìnkuàng recent developments; current situation 得体[得體] détǐ appropriate to the occasion; fitting 女婿[女婿] nǚxu daughter's husband; son-in-law 火坑[火坑] huǒkēng pit of fire; fig. living hell 现场直播[現場直播] xiànchǎngzhíbō on-the-spot live broadcast 次要[次要] cìyào secondary 粪坑[糞坑] fènkēng latrine pit; cesspit 饶过[饒過] ráoguò to pardon; to excuse; to forgive 新任[新任] xīnrèn newly-appointed; newly elected; new (in a political office) 生菜[生菜] shēngcài lettuce; raw fresh vegetables; greens //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep321/25 words - 11 min 征求[徵求] zhēngqiú to solicit; to seek; to request (opinions, feedback etc); to petition 原则上[原則上] yuánzéshang in principle; generally 合约[合約] héyuē treaty; contract 口说无凭[口說無憑] kǒushuōwúpíng (idiom) you can't rely on a verbal agreement; just because sb says sth, doesn't mean it's true 奴隶[奴隸] núlì slave 期限[期限] qīxiàn time limit; deadline; allotted time 趾甲[趾甲] zhǐjiǎ toenail 萨[薩] Sà Bodhisattva; surname Sa 麻糬[麻糬] máshǔ (transliteration of Japanese "mochi") sticky rice balls; mochi 果冻[果凍] guǒdòng gelatin dessert 第一手[第一手] dìyīshǒu first-hand 童叟无欺[童叟無欺] tóngsǒuwúqī cheating neither old nor young (idiom); treating youngsters and old folk equally scrupulously; Our house offers sincere treatment to all and fair trade to old and young alike. 案发[案發] ànfā to investigate a crime on the spot; to occur (of a crime); to be discovered (of a crime) 盲人[盲人] mángrén blind person 苦涩[苦澀] kǔsè bitter and astringent; pained; agonized 离去[離去] líqù to leave; to exit 言喻[言喻] yányù to describe; to put into words 男儿[男兒] nán'ér a (real) man; boy; son 狠劲[狠勁] hěnjìn to exert all one's force; all-out effort; CL:股[gu3] 夹杂[夾雜] jiāzá to mix together (disparate substances); to mingle; a mix; to be tangled up with 厌恶[厭惡] yànwù to loathe; to hate; disgusted with sth 乘法[乘法] chéngfǎ multiplication 片刻[片刻] piànkè short period of time; a moment 短篇小说[短篇小說] duǎnpiānxiǎoshuō short story 铺盖[鋪蓋] pūgài to spread evenly over //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep321/33 words - 17 min 丈母娘[丈母娘] zhàngmǔniáng wife's mother; mother-in-law; same as 丈母 丈人[丈人] zhàngrén wife's father (father-in-law); old man 刑场[刑場] xíngchǎng execution ground; gallows; scaffold 伸[伸] shēn to stretch; to extend 血腥[血腥] xuèxīng reeking of blood; bloody (events) 烘干机[烘乾機] hōnggānjī clothes dryer 滔[滔] tāo overflow; torrent-dash 付给[付給] fùgěi to deliver; to pay //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep322/20 words - 18 min 凌辱[凌辱] língrǔ to insult; to humiliate; to bully 惨案[慘案] cǎn'àn massacre; tragedy; CL:起[qi3] 秋千[鞦韆] qiūqiān swing (seat hung from a frame or branch) 桎梏[桎梏] zhìgù shackles; to shackle; (fig.) restraint; yoke 逃离[逃離] táolí to run out; to escape 失职[失職] shīzhí to lose one's job; unemployment; not to fulfill one's obligations; to neglect one's job; dereliction of duty 办到[辦到] bàndào to accomplish; to get sth done 掉下[掉下] diàoxià to drop down; to fall 在下[在下] zàixià under; myself (humble) 列[列] liè to arrange; to line up; file; series; (in data tables) column; (Tw) row 打嗝[打嗝] dǎgé to hiccup; to belch; to burp 守口如瓶[守口如瓶] shǒukǒurúpíng lit. to guard one's mouth like a closed bottle (idiom); tight-lipped; reticent; not breathing a word 用具[用具] yòngjù appliance; utensil; gear; equipment 通勤[通勤] tōngqín commuting 失约[失約] shīyuē to miss an appointment 睡袋[睡袋] shuìdài sleeping bag 火炉[火爐] huǒlú stove 任选[任選] rènxuǎn to choose arbitrarily; to take whichever one fancies 刀口[刀口] dāokǒu the edge of a knife; cut; incision 一次性[一次性] yīcìxìng one-off (offer); one-time; single-use; disposable (goods) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep323/16 words - 19 min 冷清[冷清] lěngqīng cold and cheerless; fig. lonely; unfrequented 交通[交通] jiāotōng to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications; liaison 巴士[巴士] bāshì bus (loanword); motor coach 驯鹿[馴鹿] xùnlù reindeer 芬兰[芬蘭] Fēnlán Finland 圣诞老人[聖誕老人] ShèngdànLǎorén Father Christmas; Santa Claus 商城[商城] shāngchéng shopping center; department store 揩[揩] kāi to wipe 造桥[造橋] Zàoqiáo Zaoqiao or Tsaochiao township in Miaoli county 苗栗縣|苗栗县[Miao2 li4 xian4], northwest Taiwan 铺路[鋪路] pūlù to pave (with paving stones); to lay a road; (fig.) to lay the groundwork (for sth); to give a present to sb to ensure success 揩油[揩油] kāiyóu to take advantage of sb; to freeload 寻宝[尋寶] xúnbǎo treasure hunt 万无一失[萬無一失] wànwúyīshī surefire; absolutely safe (idiom) 全年[全年] quánnián the whole year; all year long 发牢骚[發牢騷] fāláosāo to whine; to be grouchy 赶路[趕路] gǎnlù to hasten on with one's journey; to hurry on //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep325/17 words - 19 min 斜坡[斜坡] xiépō slope; incline 眼明手快[眼明手快] yǎnmíngshǒukuài sharp-sighted and deft 得主[得主] dézhǔ recipient (of an award); winner (in a competition) 止血[止血] zhǐxuè to staunch (bleeding); hemostatic (drug) 鼻翼[鼻翼] bíyì the wing of the nose; ala nasi 救星[救星] jiùxīng savior; liberator; emancipator; knight in shining armor 锅子[鍋子] guōzi see 鍋|锅[guo1]; see 涮鍋子|涮锅子[shuan4 guo1 zi5]; bowl (of a smoking pipe etc) 无情无义[無情無義] wúqíngwúyì completely lacking any feeling or sense of justice (idiom); cold and ruthless 跛脚[跛腳] bǒjiǎo to limp; lame person 漂浮[漂浮] piāofú to float; to hover; to drift (also fig., to lead a wandering life); to rove; showy; superficial 布丁[布丁] bùdīng pudding (loanword) 沙茶[沙茶] shāchá satay (spicy peanut sauce), also spelled sate 吸管[吸管] xīguǎn (drinking) straw; pipette; eyedropper; snorkel; CL:支[zhi1] 大通[大通] Dàtōng Datong district of Huainan city 淮南市[Huai2 nan2 shi4], Anhui; Datong Hui and Tu autonomous county in Xining 西寧|西宁[Xi1 ning2], Qinghai 容纳[容納] róngnà to hold; to contain; to accommodate; to tolerate (different opinions) 杂音[雜音] záyīn noise 磨牙[磨牙] móyá to grind one's teeth (during sleep); pointless arguing; (coll.) molar //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep326/10 words - 19 min 分房[分房] fēnfáng to sleep in separate rooms; distribution of social housing 面向[面嚮] miànxiàng to face; to turn towards; to incline to; geared towards; catering for; -oriented; facial feature; appearance; aspect; facet 曼[曼] màn handsome; large; long 歌手[歌手] gēshǒu singer 虚实[虛實] xūshí what is true and what is false; (to get to know) the real situation 主宰[主宰] zhǔzǎi to dominate; to rule; to dictate; master 事不过三[事不過三] shìbùguòsān a thing should not be attempted more than three times (idiom); don't repeat the same mistake again and again; bad things don't happen more than three times 吐司[吐司] tǔsī sliced bread (loanword from "toast") 正反两面[正反兩面] zhèngfǎnliǎngmiàn two-way; reversible; both sides of the coin 信物[信物] xìnwù keepsake; token //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep327/19 words - 18 min 大约[大約] dàyuē approximately; probably 株[株] zhū tree trunk; stump (tree root); a plant; classifier for trees or plants; strain (biology); to involve others (in shady business) 三叶草[三葉草] sānyècǎo clover; trefoil 西方人[西方人] Xīfāngrén Westerner; Occidental 四叶草[四葉草] sìyècǎo four-leaf clover 叶子[葉子] yèzi foliage; leaf; CL:片[pian4] 酢浆草[酢漿草] cùjiāngcǎo creeping oxalis; edelweiss 假正经[假正經] jiǎzhèngjīng demure; prudish; hypocritical 长存[長存] chángcún to exist forever 下山[下山] xiàshān (of the sun) to set 吐苦水[吐苦水] tǔkǔshuǐ to have bitter digestive fluids rising to the mouth; fig. to complain bitterly; to pour out one's sufferings 三言两语[三言兩語] sānyánliǎngyǔ in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly 草地[草地] cǎodì lawn; meadow; sod; turf; CL:片[pian4] 跤[跤] jiāo a tumble; a fall 坐垫[坐墊] zuòdiàn cushion; (motorbike) seat; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 摘[摘] zhāi to take; to borrow; to pick (flowers, fruit etc); to pluck; to select; to remove; to take off (glasses, hat etc) 泥巴[泥巴] níbā mud 电源[電源] diànyuán electric power source 存有[存有] cúnyǒu to hold in storage; to retain; to harbor (feelings); to entertain (sentiments); (of abstract things) to exist; there is //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep328/12 words - 15 min 采用[採用] cǎiyòng to adopt; to employ; to use 连坐[連坐] liánzuò to treat as guilty those associated with an offender (family, neighbors etc) 五脏[五臟] wǔzàng five viscera of TCM, namely: heart 心[xin1], liver 肝[gan1], spleen 脾[pi2], lungs 肺[fei4] and kidneys 腎|肾[shen4] 一股脑儿[一股腦兒] yīgǔnǎor5 erhua variant of 一股腦|一股脑[yi1 gu3 nao3] 旷[曠] kuàng to neglect; to skip (class or work); to waste (time); vast; loose-fitting 关禁闭[關禁閉] guānjìnbì to put in detention (a soldier, a pupil) 书法[書法] shūfǎ calligraphy; handwriting; penmanship 人间蒸发[人間蒸發] rénjiānzhēngfā to vanish; to disappear from the face of the earth 看管[看管] kānguǎn to look after 风凉话[風涼話] fēngliánghuà sneering; sarcasm; cynical remarks 音量[音量] yīnliàng sound volume 满怀[滿懷] mǎnhuái to have one's heart filled with; (to collide) full on; (of farm animals) heavy with young //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep329/19 words - 13 min 止境[止境] zhǐjìng limit; boundary; end 皱眉[皺眉] zhòuméi to frown; to knit one's brow 抹去[抹去] mǒqù to erase 忧愁[憂愁] yōuchóu to be worried 深深[深深] shēnshēn deep; profound 多累[多累] duōlèi I have troubled you 一连串[一連串] yīliánchuàn a succession of; a series of 遇害[遇害] yùhài to be murdered 充当[充當] chōngdāng to serve as; to act as; to play the role of 煞风景[煞風景] shāfēngjǐng to be an eyesore; (fig.) to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket 期中考[期中考] qīzhōngkǎo mid-term exam 紧凑[緊湊] jǐncòu compact; terse; tight (schedule) 充电器[充電器] chōngdiànqì battery charger 电压[電壓] diànyā voltage 安培[安培] ānpéi ampere (loanword) 不符[不符] bùfú inconsistent; not in agreement with; not agree or tally with; not conform to 挡路[擋路] dǎnglù blocking the way 斗气[鬥氣] dòuqì to have a grudge against 摄影棚[攝影棚] shèyǐngpéng film studio; television studio //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep330/16 words - 16 min 价值观[價值觀] jiàzhíguān system of values 一席之地[一席之地] yīxízhīdì (acknowledged) place; a role to play; niche 摄影[攝影] shèyǐng to take a photograph; photography; to shoot (a movie) 卖身[賣身] màishēn to prostitute oneself; to sell oneself into slavery 契[契] qì to carve; carved words; to agree; a contract; a deed 二话不说[二話不說] èrhuàbùshuō not saying anything further (idiom); not raising any objection; without demur 身处[身處] shēnchǔ in (some place); to be in (adversity, a difficult situation, danger, turmoil etc); to find oneself in; placed in; surrounded by 变量[變量] biànliàng variable (math.) 深浅[深淺] shēnqiǎn deep or shallow; depth (of the sea); limits of decorum 嫣然一笑[嫣然一笑] yānrányīxiào to smile sweetly 顿时[頓時] dùnshí immediately; suddenly 歌剧[歌劇] gējù Western opera; CL:場|场[chang3],齣|出[chu1] 魔术[魔術] móshù magic 无语[無語] wúyǔ to remain silent; to have nothing to say; (coll.) speechless; dumbfounded 演绎[演繹] yǎnyì (of a story etc) to unfold; to play out; to develop (a technique etc); to enact; (logic) to deduce; to infer 大清早[大清早] dàqīngzǎo early in the morning //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep331/7 words - 20 min 留校[留校] liúxiào to join the faculty of one's alma mater upon graduation; to remain at school during vacation 直爽[直爽] zhíshuǎng straightforward; outspoken 双重[雙重] shuāngchóng double 多愁善感[多愁善感] duōchóushàngǎn melancholy and moody (idiom); depressed personality 蒜[蒜] suàn garlic; CL:頭|头[tou2],瓣[ban4] 大多数[大多數] dàduōshù (great) majority 倾注[傾注] qīngzhù to throw into //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep332/14 words - 20 min 负气[負氣] fùqì in a pique; sulky; cross 痊[痊] quán to recover (from illness) 热度[熱度] rèdù temperature; heat; short-lived enthusiasm 漫[漫] màn free; unrestrained; to inundate 联系方式[聯繫方式] liánxìfāngshì contact details 从前[從前] cóngqián previously; formerly; once upon a time 耳聋[耳聾] ěrlóng deaf 器具[器具] qìjù implement; ware 站不住脚[站不住腳] zhànbuzhùjiǎo ill-founded; groundless 死活[死活] sǐhuó life or death; fate; no matter what; anyway; for the life of me 消肿[消腫] xiāozhǒng to reduce swelling; detumescence; (fig.) to streamline (a bloated bureaucracy etc) 控告[控告] kònggào to accuse; to charge; to indict 例行公事[例行公事] lìxínggōngshì routine business; usual practice; mere formality 自愿者[自願者] zìyuànzhě volunteer //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep333/16 words - 17 min 欲罢不能[欲罷不能] yùbàbùnéng want to stop but can't (idiom); to be unable to stop oneself; to feel an urge to continue 谋杀[謀殺] móushā to murder; to assassinate; intentional homicide 慷慨赴义[慷慨赴義] kāngkǎifùyì heroically sacrificing one's life (idiom); to sacrifice oneself fervently to the cause 数列[數列] shùliè sequence of numbers; numerical series 趋近[趨近] qūjìn to approach (a numerical value); to converge to a limit (in calculus); convergence 发散[發散] fāsàn to disperse; to diverge 过往[過往] guòwǎng to come and go; to have friendly relations with; in the past; previous 宣战[宣戰] xuānzhàn to declare war 完完全全[完完全全] wánwánquánquán completely 骨牌[骨牌] gǔpái dominoes 归纳法[歸納法] guīnàfǎ induction (method of deduction in logic) 精髓[精髓] jīngsuǐ marrow; pith; quintessence; essence 四方[四方] sìfāng four-way; four-sided; in all directions; everywhere 跳河[跳河] tiàohé to drown oneself by jumping into the river 薰[薰] xūn sweet-smelling grass; Coumarouna odorata; tonka beans; coumarin 原原本本[原原本本] yuányuánběnběn from beginning to end; in its entirety; in accord with fact; literal //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep334/7 words - 18 min 适得其反[適得其反] shìdéqífǎn to produce the opposite of the desired result 疲乏[疲乏] pífá tired; weary 明代[明代] Míngdài the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) 顺心[順心] shùnxīn happy; satisfactory 如意[如意] rúyì as one wants; according to one's wishes; ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune 烫伤[燙傷] tàngshāng to scald 发炎[發炎] fāyán to become inflamed; inflammation //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep335/9 words - 19 min 救护[救護] jiùhù to rescue; to administer first aid 软膏[軟膏] ruǎngāo ointment; paste 徒手[徒手] túshǒu with bare hands; unarmed; fighting hand-to-hand; freehand (drawing) 烧到[燒到] shāodào to have a fever reaching (a certain temperature) 怒火[怒火] nùhuǒ rage; fury; hot anger 茶包[茶包] chábāo tea bag; (slang) trouble (loanword) 不愿[不願] bùyuàn unwilling; unwillingness 智力[智力] zhìlì intelligence; intellect 妇女[婦女] fùnǚ woman //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep336/25 words - 17 min 急转弯[急轉彎] jízhuǎnwān to make a sudden turn 坊[坊] fáng workshop; mill; Taiwan pr. [fang1] 破例[破例] pòlì to make an exception 番薯[番薯] fānshǔ (dialect) sweet potato; yam 势在必行[勢在必行] shìzàibìxíng circumstances require action (idiom); absolutely necessary; imperative 扩展[擴展] kuòzhǎn to extend; to expand; extension; expansion 刁钻[刁鑽] diāozuān crafty; tricky 难易[難易] nányì difficulty; degree of difficulty or ease 莫过于[莫過於] mòguòyú nothing can surpass 交互[交互] jiāohù mutual; interactive; each other; alternately; in turn; interaction 质量[質量] zhìliàng quality; (physics) mass; CL:個|个[ge4] 六分之一[六分之一] liùfēnzhīyī one sixth 骈[駢] pián (of a pair of horses) to pull side by side; to be side by side; to be fused together; parallel (literary style) 散文[散文] sǎnwén prose; essay 又称[又稱] yòuchēng also known as 骈俪[駢儷] piánlì parallel (sentences); parallel prose 散体[散體] sǎntǐ free prose style 平方[平方] píngfāng square (as in square foot, square mile, square root) 草拟[草擬] cǎonǐ first draft; to draw up (a first version) 谘[諮] zī variant of 咨[zi1] 专线[專線] zhuānxiàn special-purpose phone line or communications link; hotline; special rail line (e.g. between airport and city); CL:條|条[tiao2] 生命线[生命線] shēngmìngxiàn lifeline 防治[防治] fángzhì to prevent and cure; prevention and cure 次方[次方] cìfāng (raised to the) nth power 个数[個數] gèshù number of items or individuals //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep336/26 words - 19 min 包干[包乾] bāogān to have the full responsibility of a job; allocated task //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep337/21 words - 20 min 冬[冬] dōng winter 山河[山河] shānhé mountains and rivers; the whole country 整治[整治] zhěngzhì to bring under control; to regulate; to restore to good condition; (coll.) to fix (a person); to prepare (a meal etc) 平缓[平緩] pínghuǎn level; almost flat; not strongly sloping; fig. moderate; mild-mannered; gentle 减缓[減緩] jiǎnhuǎn to slow down; to retard 束[束] shù to bind; bunch; bundle; classifier for bunches, bundles, beams of light etc; to control 蓄[蓄] xù to store up; to grow (e.g. a beard); to entertain (ideas) 分洪[分洪] fēnhóng to separate flood; flood defense 阻[阻] zǔ to hinder; to block; to obstruct 可耻[可恥] kěchǐ shameful; disgraceful; ignominious 要脸[要臉] yàoliǎn to save sb's face 因地制宜[因地制宜] yīndìzhìyí (idiom) to use methods in line with local circumstances 灵活[靈活] línghuó flexible; nimble; agile 逆境[逆境] nìjìng adversity; predicament 墨守成规[墨守成規] mòshǒuchéngguī hidebound by convention (idiom) 故步自封[故步自封] gùbùzìfēng stuck in the old ways (idiom); refusing to acknowledge new ideas; stagnating and conservative 打落水狗[打落水狗] dǎluòshuǐgǒu lit. to beat a drowning dog (idiom); fig. to pulverize an (already defeated) enemy; to hit sb when he's down 智力测验[智力測驗] zhìlìcèyàn intelligence trial; IQ test 起意[起意] qǐyì to conceive a scheme; to devise a plan 初级[初級] chūjí junior; primary 报名表[報名表] bàomíngbiǎo application form; registration form; CL:張|张[zhang1] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep338/12 words - 20 min 花都[花都] Huādū Huadu district of Guangzhou city 廣州市|广州市[Guang3 zhou1 shi4], Guangdong 刈包[刈包] guàbāo popular Taiwan snack, similar to a hamburger, steamed bun stuffed with pork, pickled vegetables, peanut powder and cilantro 同仇敌忾[同仇敵愾] tóngchóudíkài anger against a common enemy (idiom); joined in opposition to the same adversary 心律不整[心律不整] xīnlǜbùzhěng arrhythmia 口红[口紅] kǒuhóng lipstick 老太婆[老太婆] lǎotàipó old woman (at times contemptuous) 老公公[老公公] lǎogōnggong old man; husband's father; father-in-law; court eunuch 皱巴巴[皺巴巴] zhòubābā wrinkled; crumpled; unironed 广播电台[廣播電台] guǎngbōdiàntái radio station 亮度[亮度] liàngdù brightness 夏[夏] xià summer 约克[約克] Yuēkè York //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep339/12 words - 16 min 邪魔[邪魔] xiémó evil spirit 那是[那是] nàshi (coll.) of course; naturally; indeed 身体力行[身體力行] shēntǐlìxíng to practice what one preaches (idiom) 来者不拒[來者不拒] láizhěbùjù to refuse nobody (idiom); all comers welcome 传道[傳道] chuándào to lecture on doctrine; to expound the wisdom of ancient sages; to preach; a sermon 授业[授業] shòuyè to teach; to bequeath 口试[口試] kǒushì oral examination; oral test 万难[萬難] wànnán countless difficulties; extremely difficult; against all odds 情有可原[情有可原] qíngyǒukěyuán pardonable (of interruption, misunderstanding etc) 苦工[苦工] kǔgōng hard labor (in penal code); coolie 探口风[探口風] tànkǒufēng to sound out opinions; to get sb's views by polite or indirect questioning 不明不白[不明不白] bùmíngbùbái obscure; dubious; shady //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep340/10 words - 18 min 紫色[紫色] zǐsè purple; violet (color) 打雷[打雷] dǎléi to rumble with thunder; clap of thunder 劈[劈] pī to hack; to chop; to split open; (of lightning) to strike 软化[軟化] ruǎnhuà to soften 落下[落下] luòxià to fall; to drop; to land (of projectile) 自古[自古] zìgǔ (since) ancient times; (from) time immemorial 多情[多情] duōqíng affectionate; passionate; emotional; sentimental 难民[難民] nànmín refugee 收容所[收容所] shōuróngsuǒ temporary shelter; hospice; refuge (e.g. for animals); detention center 遥遥无期[遙遙無期] yáoyáowúqī far in the indefinite future (idiom); so far away it seems forever //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep341/19 words - 14 min 草率[草率] cǎoshuài careless; negligent; sloppy; not serious 娘子[娘子] niángzǐ (dialect) form of address for one's wife; polite form of address for a woman 护航[護航] hùháng a naval escort; to convoy 解约[解約] jiěyuē to terminate an agreement; to cancel a contract 违约金[違約金] wéiyuējīn penalty (fee) 上头[上頭] shàngtou above; on top of; on the surface of 亲笔[親筆] qīnbǐ in one's own handwriting 标明[標明] biāomíng to mark; to indicate 彼此彼此[彼此彼此] bǐcǐbǐcǐ no better (or worse) than each other; both in the same boat 良[良] liáng good; very; very much 情窦初开[情竇初開] qíngdòuchūkāi first awakening of love (usually of a girl) (idiom) 打法[打法] dǎfǎ to play (a card); to make a move in a game 怯场[怯場] qièchǎng to have stage fright 中人[中人] zhōngrén go-between; mediator; intermediary 收拾残局[收拾殘局] shōushicánjú to clear up the mess; to pick up the pieces 狭路相逢[狹路相逢] xiálùxiāngféng lit. to meet face to face on a narrow path (idiom); fig. enemies or rivals meet face to face 拳法[拳法] quánfǎ boxing; fighting technique 撇开[撇開] piēkāi to disregard; to leave aside 食言而肥[食言而肥] shíyán'érféi lit. to grow fat eating one's words (idiom); fig. not to live up to one's promises //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep342/24 words - 17 min 订婚[訂婚] dìnghūn to get engaged 改日[改日] gǎirì another day; some other day 视同[視同] shìtóng to regard the same as; to regard as being the same as 勇士[勇士] yǒngshì a warrior; a brave person 魔王[魔王] mówáng devil king; evil person 颍[潁] yǐng grain husk; tip of sth short and slender 孝子[孝子] xiàozǐ filial son 匮[匱] kuì to lack; lacking; empty; exhausted 锡[錫] xī tin (chemistry); to bestow; to confer; to grant; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 孝心[孝心] xiàoxīn filial piety (a Confucian obligation); respect and obedience to one's parents 穷尽[窮盡] qióngjìn to use up; to exhaust; to probe to the bottom; limit; end 同类[同類] tónglèi similar; same type; alike 春秋[春秋] chūnqiū spring and autumn; four seasons; year; a person's age; annals (used in book titles) 鄢[鄢] Yān surname Yan; name of a district in Henan 国君[國君] guójūn monarch 称之为[稱之為] chēngzhīwéi to call it...; known as... 讥讽[譏諷] jīfěng to satirize; to ridicule; to mock 兄长[兄長] xiōngzhǎng elder brother; term of respect for a man of about the same age 左传[左傳] ZuǒZhuàn Zuo Zhuan or Tsochuan, Mr Zuo's Annals or Mr Zuo's commentary on 春秋[Chun1 qiu1], early history c. 400 BC attributed to famous blind historian Zuo Qiuming 左丘明[Zuo3 Qiu1 ming2] 古文观止[古文觀止] GǔwénGuānzhǐ Guwen Guanzhi, an anthology of essays written in Literary Chinese, compiled and edited by Wu Chucai and Wu Diaohou of Qing dynasty 列出[列出] lièchū to list; to make a list 油腔滑调[油腔滑調] yóuqiānghuádiào flippant and insincere (piece of writing or speech); glib-tongued; oily 改期[改期] gǎiqī to reschedule; to rearrange (e.g. a meeting); to postpone 赶出[趕出] gǎnchū to drive away //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep343/20 words - 18 min 标语[標語] biāoyǔ written slogan; placard; CL:幅[fu2],張|张[zhang1],條|条[tiao2] 叶问[葉問] YèWèn Yip Man (1893-1972), martial arts practitioner, master of Bruce Lee 保特瓶[保特瓶] bǎotèpíng variant of 寶特瓶|宝特瓶[bao3 te4 ping2] 世界杯[世界杯] Shìjièbēi World Cup 沙哑[沙啞] shāyǎ hoarse; rough 胡搞[胡搞] húgǎo to mess around; to mess with something; to have an affair 交手[交手] jiāoshǒu to fight hand to hand 肘[肘] zhǒu elbow; pork shoulder 膝[膝] xī knee T恤[T恤] Txù T-shirt 重量级[重量級] zhòngliàngjí heavyweight (boxing etc) 采访[採訪] cǎifǎng to interview; to gather news; to hunt for and collect; to cover 网红[網紅] wǎnghóng Internet celebrity 猩猩[猩猩] xīngxing orangutan 帝国大厦[帝國大廈] DìguóDàshà Empire State Building (New York City) 比如[比如] bǐrú for example; for instance; such as 聚合物[聚合物] jùhéwù polymer 材质[材質] cáizhì texture of timber; quality of material; material (that sth is made of) 橡胶[橡膠] xiàngjiāo rubber; caoutchouc 纤维[纖維] xiānwéi fiber; CL:種|种[zhong3] //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep344/10 words - 20 min 惶恐不安[惶恐不安] huángkǒngbù'ān anxious; panicky 汪[汪] wāng expanse of water; ooze; (onom.) bark; classifier for liquids: pool, puddle 提心吊胆[提心吊膽] tíxīndiàodǎn (saying) to be very scared and on edge 猎枪[獵槍] lièqiāng hunting gun; shotgun 射杀[射殺] shèshā to shoot dead (with a gun, or bow and arrow) 生命力[生命力] shēngmìnglì vitality 傲[傲] ào proud; arrogant; to despise; unyielding; to defy 通问[通問] tōngwèn to mutually send greetings; to communicate; to exchange news 战役[戰役] zhànyì military campaign 溢出[溢出] yìchū to overflow; to spill over; (computing) overflow //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep345/10 words - 8 min 临死[臨死] línsǐ facing death; at death's door 狮子[獅子] shīzi lion; CL:隻|只[zhi1],頭|头[tou2] 狗吠[狗吠] gǒufèi bark; CL:聲|声[sheng1]; to bark 镇定[鎮定] zhèndìng calm; unperturbed; cool 不二法门[不二法門] bù'èrfǎmén the one and only way; the only proper course to take 拳拳[拳拳] quánquán earnest; sincere 守则[守則] shǒuzé rules; regulations 嘹亮[嘹亮] liáoliàng loud and clear; resonant 挑战者[挑戰者] tiǎozhànzhě challenger 此次[此次] cǐcì this time //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep346/10 words - 14 min 漱[漱] shù to rinse one's mouth with water; to gargle 取悦[取悅] qǔyuè to try to please 斤[斤] jīn catty; (PRC) weight equal to 500 g; (Tw) weight equal to 600 g; (HK, Malaysia, Singapore) slightly over 604 g 顶嘴[頂嘴] dǐngzuǐ to talk back; to answer back 心脏病[心臟病] xīnzàngbìng heart disease 西施犬[西施犬] xīshīquǎn shih tzu (dog breed) 拳手[拳手] quánshǒu boxer 找对象[找對象] zhǎoduìxiàng to seek a marriage partner; looking for a mate 贸然[貿然] màorán rashly; hastily; without careful consideration 声誉[聲譽] shēngyù reputation; fame //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep347/4 words - 19 min 不计[不計] bùjì to disregard; to take no account of 斗争[鬥爭] dòuzhēng a struggle; fight; battle 通话[通話] tōnghuà to hold a conversation; to talk over the telephone; phone call 槛[檻] jiàn banister; balustrade; cage for animal or prisoner; to transport caged prisoner on a cart //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep349/25 words - 19 min 无所不在[無所不在] wúsuǒbùzài omnipresent 打斗[打鬥] dǎdòu to fight 诫[誡] jiè commandment; to prohibit 欺瞒[欺瞞] qīmán to fool; to hoodwink; to dupe 据实[據實] jùshí according to the facts 全貌[全貌] quánmào complete picture; full view 代罪羔羊[代罪羔羊] dàizuìgāoyáng scapegoat 互不相让[互不相讓] hùbùxiāngràng neither giving way to the other 姻缘[姻緣] yīnyuán a marriage predestined by fate 起因[起因] qǐyīn cause; a factor (leading to an effect) 一五一十[一五一十] yīwǔyīshí lit. count by fives and tens (idiom); to narrate systematically and in full detail 祖先[祖先] zǔxiān ancestor; forebears 积德[積德] jīdé to accumulate merit; to do good; to give to charity; virtuous actions 康复[康復] kāngfù to recuperate; to recover (health); to convalesce 取名[取名] qǔmíng to name; to be named; to christen; to seek fame 钛[鈦] tài titanium (chemistry) 飞吻[飛吻] fēiwěn to blow a kiss 牵连[牽連] qiānlián to implicate; implicated; to link together 眼花[眼花] yǎnhuā dimmed eyesight; blurred; vague and unclear vision 护手霜[護手霜] hùshǒushuāng hand cream; hand lotion 等不及[等不及] děngbùjí can't wait 节外生枝[節外生枝] jiéwàishēngzhī a new branch grows out of a knot (idiom); fig. side issues keep arising 罪责[罪責] zuìzé guilt 霉气[霉氣] méiqì a moldy smell; damp and rotten; fig. rotten bad luck 脚面[腳面] jiǎomiàn instep (upper surface of the foot) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep349/28 words - 20 min 柚子[柚子] yòuzi pomelo (Citrus maxima or C. grandis); shaddock; oriental grapefruit 净身[凈身] jìngshēn to purify one's body (i.e. to get castrated) 出狱[出獄] chūyù to be released from prison //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep350/25 words - 15 min 窜[竄] cuàn to flee; to scuttle; to exile or banish; to amend or edit 自来水[自來水] zìláishuǐ running water; tap water 自来[自來] zìlái from the beginning; always; to come of one's own accord 脉搏[脈搏] màibó pulse (both medical and figurative) 太平间[太平間] tàipíngjiān mortuary; morgue 解救[解救] jiějiù to rescue; to help out of difficulties; to save the situation 半价[半價] bànjià half price 床头[床頭] chuángtóu bedhead; bedside; headboard 房东[房東] fángdōng landlord 俏[俏] qiào good-looking; charming; (of goods) in great demand; (coll.) to season (food) 善人[善人] shànrén philanthropist; charitable person; well-doer 理发店[理髮店] lǐfàdiàn barbershop; hairdresser's; CL:家[jia1] 剃头[剃頭] tìtóu to have one's head shaved 大衣[大衣] dàyī overcoat; topcoat; cloak; CL:件[jian4] 一目十行[一目十行] yīmùshíháng ten lines at a glance (idiom); to read very rapidly 过目不忘[過目不忘] guòmùbùwàng to have a highly retentive memory; to have sth imprinted in one's memory 震动[震動] zhèndòng to shake; to vibrate; to strongly affect; shock; vibration 夜半[夜半] yèbàn midnight 唇印[唇印] chúnyìn lips-mark; hickey 秤砣[秤砣] chèngtuó steelyard weight; standard weight 白羊[白羊] Báiyáng Aries (star sign) 临界点[臨界點] línjièdiǎn critical point; boundary point 区块[區塊] qūkuài block; segment; section; sector; area 北极[北極] běijí the North Pole; the Arctic Pole; the north magnetic pole 赤道[赤道] chìdào equator (of the earth or astronomical body) //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep350/33 words - 20 min 怪事[怪事] guàishì strange thing; curious occurrence 火山[火山] huǒshān volcano 冷眼[冷眼] lěngyǎn cool eye; fig. detached; (treating) with indifference 仙姑[仙姑] xiāngū female immortal; sorceress 住家[住家] zhùjiā residence; household; to reside 兼职[兼職] jiānzhí to hold concurrent posts; concurrent job; moonlighting 乩童[乩童] jītóng spirit medium 体质[體質] tǐzhì constitution //My teacher is Xiao-he - S1/Ep351/19 words - 19 min 志不在此[志不在此] zhìbùzàicǐ to have one's ambitions elsewhere (idiom) 强逼[強逼] qiǎngbī to compel; to force 兼差[兼差] jiānchāi to moonlight; side job 家业[家業] jiāyè family property 静寂[靜寂] jìngjì quiet; silent 逍遥自在[逍遙自在] xiāoyáozìzai free and at leisure (idiom); unfettered; outside the reach of the law (of criminal); at large 好转[好轉] hǎozhuǎn to improve; to take a turn for the better; improvement 清官