常用词 1000 · Intermediate sentences
One card for each of the 1000 most common words in Chinese, each in an everyday sentence that joins two ideas or says when, why or on what condition.
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- 了
- le
- (completed action marker)
我吃了饭就去学校。
wǒ chī le fàn jiù qù xué xiào
After I eat, I will go to school.
- 是
- shì
- is
他是老师，也是我的朋友。
tā shì lǎo shī yě shì wǒ de péng you
He is a teacher, and also my friend.
- 在
- zài
- at
我在家的时候，他打电话给我。
wǒ zài jiā de shí hou tā dǎ diàn huà gěi wǒ
When I was at home, he called me.
- 和
- hé
- and
我喜欢喝茶和咖啡。
wǒ xǐ huan hē chá hé kā fēi
I like drinking tea and coffee.
- 有
- yǒu
- have
我有时间的时候，喜欢去图书馆看书。
wǒ yǒu shí jiān de shí hou xǐ huan qù tú shū guǎn kàn shū
When I have time, I like to go to the library to read books.
- 他
- tā
- he
他虽然工作很忙，但还是坚持每天锻炼。
tā suī rán gōng zuò hěn máng dàn hái shi jiān chí měi tiān duàn liàn
Although he is very busy with work, he still insists on exercising every day.
- 不
- bù
- not
虽然天气不好，我们还是决定去公园散步。
suī rán tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men hái shi jué dìng qù gōng yuán sàn bù
Although the weather is not good, we still decided to go for a walk in the park.
- 我
- wǒ
- I
我打算周末去图书馆复习。
wǒ dǎ suàn zhōu mò qù tú shū guǎn fù xí
I plan to go to the library to review this weekend.
- 的
- de
- (possessive/attributive particle)
我昨天买的书很有趣。
wǒ zuó tiān mǎi de shū hěn yǒu qù
The book I bought yesterday is very interesting.
- 人
- rén
- people
很多人喜欢在网上买东西。
hěn duō rén xǐ huan zài wǎng shàng mǎi dōng xi
Many people like to buy things online.
- 也
- yě
- also
他喜欢看书，我也喜欢。
tā xǐ huan kàn shū wǒ yě xǐ huan
He likes reading books, and I do too.
- 为
- wèi
- for (the benefit of)
他为我买了一杯咖啡。
tā wèi wǒ mǎi le yì bēi kā fēi
He bought a cup of coffee for me.
- 就
- jiù
- then (indicating immediate sequence)
我到家就给你打电话。
wǒ dào jiā jiù gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huà
I'll call you as soon as I get home.
- 这
- zhè
- this
这周工作很忙，所以我没时间去健身。
zhè zhōu gōng zuò hěn máng suǒ yǐ wǒ méi shí jiān qù jiàn shēn
I've been very busy with work this week, so I didn't have time to go to the gym.
- 上
- shàng
- upload (as part of a compound)
我先把文件上传到服务器上，然后再开始分析数据。
wǒ xiān bǎ wén jiàn shàng chuán dào fú wù qì shàng rán hòu zài kāi shǐ fēn xī shù jù
I will first upload the files to the server, and then start analyzing the data.
- 年
- nián
- year
去年我在中国留学了一年。
qù nián wǒ zài zhōng guó liú xué le yì nián
I studied in China for a year last year.
- 中
- zhōng
- in the midst of
会议进行中，请不要打扰。
huì yì jìn xíng zhōng qǐng bú yào dǎ rǎo
The meeting is in progress, please do not disturb.
- 你
- nǐ
- you
你如果早点告诉我，我就能帮你了。
nǐ rú guǒ zǎo diǎn gào su wǒ wǒ jiù néng bāng nǐ le
If you had told me earlier, I could have helped you.
- 说
- shuō
- say
我想说，这个计划需要更多的时间。
wǒ xiǎng shuō zhè ge jì huà xū yào gèng duō de shí jiān
I want to say that this plan needs more time.
- 一
- yí
- one (used in 'as soon as' construction)
我一到家就开始做饭。
wǒ yí dào jiā jiù kāi shǐ zuò fàn
As soon as I got home, I started cooking.
- 到
- dào
- arrive at
我到北京的时候，天气很好。
wǒ dào běi jīng de shí hou tiān qì hěn hǎo
When I arrived in Beijing, the weather was very good.
- 都
- dōu
- all (emphasizing every member of the group)
我们都已经毕业了，所以不能一起出去玩。
wǒ men dōu yǐ jīng bì yè le suǒ yǐ bù néng yì qǐ chū qù wán
We have all already graduated, so we can't go out to play together.
- 等
- děng
- wait until
等我下班后，我们一起去吃饭。
děng wǒ xià bān hòu wǒ men yì qǐ qù chī fàn
After I get off work, let's go eat together.
- 着
- zhe
- (aspect marker indicating ongoing action)
他正看着书，电话就响了。
tā zhèng kàn zhe shū diàn huà jiù xiǎng le
He was reading a book when the phone rang.
- 对
- duì
- with
我对这个结果很满意。
wǒ duì zhè ge jié guǒ hěn mǎn yì
I am very satisfied with this result.
- 来
- lái
- come
既然你来了，我们就开始吧。
jì rán nǐ lái le wǒ men jiù kāi shǐ ba
Since you have come, let's start.
- 与
- yǔ
- with
他与我一起去了图书馆。
tā yǔ wǒ yì qǐ qù le tú shū guǎn
He went to the library with me.
- 地
- de
- adverbial marker
他慢慢地走进了房间。
tā màn màn de zǒu jìn le fáng jiān
He slowly walked into the room.
- 还
- hái
- still
我还想再试一次。
wǒ hái xiǎng zài shì yí cì
I still want to try one more time.
- 要
- yào
- want to
如果你要参加明天的会议，请提前准备好资料。
rú guǒ nǐ yào cān jiā míng tiān de huì yì qǐng tí qián zhǔn bèi hǎo zī liào
If you want to attend tomorrow's meeting, please prepare the materials in advance.
- 又
- yòu
- both...and (conjunction)
他又累又饿。
tā yòu lèi yòu è
He is both tired and hungry.
- 大
- dà
- big
这个大城市的生活节奏很快。
zhè ge dà chéng shì de shēng huó jié zòu hěn kuài
The pace of life in this big city is very fast.
- 而
- ér
- but (conjunction)
他想去旅行，而我没有时间。
tā xiǎng qù lǚ xíng ér wǒ méi yǒu shí jiān
He wants to travel, but I don't have time.
- 一个
- yí ge
- a (classifier for objects)
我想买一个笔记本电脑，但是太贵了。
wǒ xiǎng mǎi yí ge bǐ jì běn diàn nǎo dàn shì tài guì le
I want to buy a laptop, but it's too expensive.
- 之
- zhī
- of (possessive/attributive particle)
成功之路充满了挑战。
chéng gōng zhī lù chōng mǎn le tiǎo zhàn
The road to success is full of challenges.
- 道
- dào
- say (formal/literary)
他低声说道，这件事必须保密。
tā dī shēng shuō dào zhè jiàn shì bì xū bǎo mì
He whispered that this matter must be kept secret.
- 以
- yǐ
- with (by means of)
他以优异的成绩毕业了。
tā yǐ yōu yì de chéng jì bì yè le
He graduated with excellent grades.
- 得
- de
- complement marker
他跑得很快。
tā pǎo de hěn kuài
He runs very fast.
- 她
- tā
- she
她虽然工作很忙，但还是坚持每天锻炼身体。
tā suī rán gōng zuò hěn máng dàn hái shi jiān chí měi tiān duàn liàn shēn tǐ
Although she is very busy with work, she still insists on exercising every day.
- 个
- gè
- generic measure word for objects/plans
这个计划虽然复杂，但是很有意义。
zhè gè jì huà suī rán fù zá dàn shì hěn yǒu yì yì
Although this plan is complex, it is very meaningful.
- 后
- hòu
- after
会议结束后，我们去喝咖啡。
huì yì jié shù hòu wǒ men qù hē kā fēi
After the meeting ended, we went to drink coffee.
- 去
- qù
- go
我打算周末去图书馆看书。
wǒ dǎ suàn zhōu mò qù tú shū guǎn kàn shū
I plan to go to the library to read this weekend.
- 将
- jiāng
- will (future marker)
我们将把会议推迟到下周。
wǒ men jiāng bǎ huì yì tuī chí dào xià zhōu
We will postpone the meeting to next week.
- 那
- nà
- in that case
那我就不客气了。
nà wǒ jiù bú kè qi le
In that case, I won't hold back.
- 但
- dàn
- but
我想去，但我没时间。
wǒ xiǎng qù dàn wǒ méi shí jiān
I want to go, but I don't have time.
- 从
- cóng
- from
我从图书馆借了几本书。
wǒ cóng tú shū guǎn jiè le jǐ běn shū
I borrowed a few books from the library.
- 月
- yuè
- moon
这个月的月光很明亮。
zhè ge yuè de yuè guāng hěn míng liàng
The moonlight this month is very bright.
- 下
- xià
- fall (of rain)
下雨了，我们就不去公园了。
xià yǔ le wǒ men jiù bú qù gōng yuán le
It's raining, so we won't go to the park.
- 把
- bǎ
- (disposal marker)
请把这份报告在下班前发给我。
qǐng bǎ zhè fèn bào gào zài xià bān qián fā gěi wǒ
Please send me this report before getting off work.
- 被
- bèi
- by (passive marker)
我的钱包被小偷偷走了。
wǒ de qián bāo bèi xiǎo tōu tōu zǒu le
My wallet was stolen by a thief.
- 于
- yú
- in/at (formal)
他于去年毕业于北京大学。
tā yú qù nián bì yè yú Běi jīng Dà xué
He graduated from Peking University last year.
- 时
- shí
- when
我打算在下班时去超市买东西。
wǒ dǎ suàn zài xià bān shí qù chāo shì mǎi dōng xi
I plan to go to the supermarket to buy things when I get off work.
- 只
- zhǐ
- only
我只在周末去健身房。
wǒ zhǐ zài zhōu mò qù jiàn shēn fáng
I only go to the gym on weekends.
- 多
- duō
- more
他今天多花了一点时间复习。
tā jīn tiān duō huā le yì diǎn shí jiān fù xí
He spent a little more time reviewing today.
- 我们
- wǒ men
- we
我们打算周末去爬山，如果天气好的话。
wǒ men dǎ suàn zhōu mò qù pá shān rú guǒ tiān qì hǎo de huà
We plan to go hiking this weekend, if the weather is good.
- 过
- guo
- indicating completion of an action
我吃过晚饭就去散步。
wǒ chī guo wǎn fàn jiù qù sàn bù
After I have eaten dinner, I will go for a walk.
- 可
- kě
- but
虽然工作很忙，可我还是想多陪陪家人。
suī rán gōng zuò hěn máng kě wǒ hái shi xiǎng duō péi pei jiā rén
Although work is busy, I still want to spend more time with my family.
- 他们
- tā men
- they
他们决定在周末去爬山，因为天气很好。
tā men jué dìng zài zhōu mò qù pá shān yīn wèi tiān qì hěn hǎo
They decided to go hiking on the weekend because the weather is nice.
- 并
- bìng
- and (joining clauses)
他完成了作业，并去睡觉了。
tā wán chéng le zuò yè bìng qù shuì jiào le
He finished his homework and went to sleep.
- 能
- néng
- can
你能帮我一下吗？
nǐ néng bāng wǒ yí xià ma
Can you help me for a moment?
- 好
- hǎo
- good/nice
天气很好，我们出去走走吧。
tiān qì hěn hǎo wǒ men chū qù zǒu zǒu ba
The weather is nice, let's go out for a walk.
- 会
- huì
- can (know how to)
如果你会开车，我们明天就可以去郊游。
rú guǒ nǐ huì kāi chē wǒ men míng tiān jiù kě yǐ qù jiāo yóu
If you can drive, we can go on a picnic tomorrow.
- 自己
- zì jǐ
- by oneself
既然你决定了自己去，我就不陪你了。
jì rán nǐ jué dìng le zì jǐ qù wǒ jiù bù péi nǐ le
Since you've decided to go by yourself, I won't accompany you.
- 没有
- méi yǒu
- don't have
我没有时间，所以不能去。
wǒ méi yǒu shí jiān suǒ yǐ bù néng qù
I don't have time, so I can't go.
- 出
- chū
- go out
他每天八点出门去上班。
tā měi tiān bā diǎn chū mén qù shàng bān
He goes out to work at eight every day.
- 国家
- guó jiā
- country
这个国家的经济发展很快。
zhè ge guó jiā de jīng jì fā zhǎn hěn kuài
This country's economic development is very fast.
- 或
- huò
- or
你可以选择坐地铁或打车去机场。
nǐ kě yǐ xuǎn zé zuò dì tiě huò dǎ chē qù jī chǎng
You can choose to take the subway or a taxi to the airport.
- 日
- rì
- day
这个星期日我要去图书馆看书。
zhè ge xīng qī rì wǒ yào qù tú shū guǎn kàn shū
This Sunday I am going to the library to read books.
- 由
- yóu
- by (indicating agent)
这项任务由我负责。
zhè xiàng rèn wu yóu wǒ fù zé
This task is my responsibility.
- 里
- lǐ
- in/inside
我在包里发现了一把钥匙。
wǒ zài bāo lǐ fā xiàn le yì bǎ yào shi
I found a key in my bag.
- 用
- yòng
- use
我打算用这笔钱去旅行。
wǒ dǎ suàn yòng zhè bǐ qián qù lǚ xíng
I plan to use this money to go traveling.
- 所
- suǒ
- that which
这是我所能做的最大努力。
zhè shì wǒ suǒ néng zuò de zuì dà nǔ lì
This is the greatest effort that I can make.
- 向
- xiàng
- to (direction/target)
他向老师请教了一个问题。
tā xiàng lǎo shī qǐng jiào le yí ge wèn tí
He asked the teacher a question.
- 已
- yǐ
- already
我已经准备好，可以开始了。
wǒ yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo kě yǐ kāi shǐ le
I am already ready and can start.
- 其
- qí
- his
他对其工作非常满意。
tā duì qí gōng zuò fēi cháng mǎn yì
He is very satisfied with his work.
- 可以
- kě yǐ
- can
如果你有时间，我们可以一起去喝咖啡。
rú guǒ nǐ yǒu shí jiān wǒ men kě yǐ yì qǐ qù hē kā fēi
If you have time, we can go drink coffee together.
- 给
- gěi
- to (recipient)
我给朋友寄了一张明信片。
wǒ gěi péng you jì le yì zhāng míng xìn piàn
I sent a postcard to my friend.
- 很
- hěn
- very
虽然今天天气很热，但是我还是决定去公园散步。
suī rán jīn tiān tiān qì hěn rè dàn shì wǒ hái shi jué dìng qù gōng yuán sàn bù
Although the weather is very hot today, I still decided to go for a walk in the park.
- 发展
- fā zhǎn
- develop
随着经济的快速发展，人们的生活水平不断提高。
suí zhe jīng jì de kuài sù fā zhǎn rén men de shēng huó shuǐ píng bú duàn tí gāo
With the rapid development of the economy, people's living standards are constantly improving.
- 看
- kàn
- read
我喜欢看书，因为可以学到很多新知识。
wǒ xǐ huan kàn shū yīn wèi kě yǐ xué dào hěn duō xīn zhī shi
I like reading books because I can learn a lot of new knowledge.
- 工作
- gōng zuò
- work
虽然工作很忙，但我还是抽出时间陪家人。
suī rán gōng zuò hěn máng dàn wǒ hái shi chōu chū shí jiān péi jiā rén
Although work is very busy, I still make time to accompany my family.
- 使
- shǐ
- make/cause
运动使身体健康。
yùn dòng shǐ shēn tǐ jiàn kāng
Exercise makes the body healthy.
- 前
- qián
- before
吃饭前，请先洗手。
chī fàn qián qǐng xiān xǐ shǒu
Before eating, please wash your hands first.
- 新
- xīn
- new
我最近买了一本新书。
wǒ zuì jìn mǎi le yì běn xīn shū
I recently bought a new book.
- 想
- xiǎng
- want to
我想去图书馆借几本书。
wǒ xiǎng qù tú shū guǎn jiè jǐ běn shū
I want to go to the library to borrow a few books.
- 却
- què
- but (expressing contrast)
我想去，却没时间。
wǒ xiǎng qù què méi shí jiān
I want to go, but I don't have time.
- 这个
- zhè ge
- this
这个周末我想去公园散步，因为天气很好。
zhè ge zhōu mò wǒ xiǎng qù gōng yuán sàn bù yīn wèi tiān qì hěn hǎo
I want to go for a walk in the park this weekend because the weather is nice.
- 它
- tā
- it
它虽然旧了，但还能用。
tā suī rán jiù le dàn hái néng yòng
Although it is old, it can still be used.
- 最
- zuì
- most
这是我最近读过最有趣的一本书。
zhè shì wǒ zuì jìn dú guo zuì yǒu qù de yì běn shū
This is the most interesting book I have read recently.
- 什么
- shén me
- what
你知道他为什么生气吗？
nǐ zhī dào tā wèi shén me shēng qì ma
Do you know why he is angry?
- 见
- jiàn
- see
明天见，祝你一路顺风。
míng tiān jiàn zhù nǐ yí lù shùn fēng
See you tomorrow, and have a safe trip.
- 起
- qǐ
- get up
早上起来，我先喝一杯水。
zǎo shang qǐ lái wǒ xiān hē yì bēi shuǐ
In the morning after getting up, I first drink a glass of water.
- 主要
- zhǔ yào
- main
这次会议的主要目的是讨论预算问题。
zhè cì huì yì de zhǔ yào mù dì shì tǎo lùn yù suàn wèn tí
The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss budget issues.
- 小
- xiǎo
- small
虽然这只小猫很小，但是它很活泼。
suī rán zhè zhī xiǎo māo hěn xiǎo dàn shì tā hěn huó po
Although this kitten is very small, it is very lively.
- 高
- gāo
- high (of altitude)
这座山很高，所以爬上去很费力。
zhè zuò shān hěn gāo suǒ yǐ pá shàng qù hěn fèi lì
This mountain is very high, so climbing up is quite strenuous.
- 更
- gèng
- even (more)
天气变得更冷了。
tiān qì biàn de gèng lěng le
The weather has become even colder.
- 如
- rú
- if
如有需要，请随时联系我们。
rú yǒu xū yào qǐng suí shí lián xì wǒ men
If there is a need, please contact us at any time.
- 问题
- wèn tí
- question
这个问题很难回答。
zhè ge wèn tí hěn nán huí dá
This question is hard to answer.
- 再
- zài
- again / further
我想再考虑一下。
wǒ xiǎng zài kǎo lǜ yí xià
I want to think about it some more.
- 才
- cái
- only (indicating lateness)
他昨天才告诉我这个消息。
tā zuó tiān cái gào su wǒ zhè ge xiāo xi
He only told me this news yesterday.
- 便
- biàn
- then (consequently)
如果你方便的话，我们便明天见面。
rú guǒ nǐ fāng biàn de huà wǒ men biàn míng tiān jiàn miàn
If it's convenient for you, we'll meet tomorrow.
- 进行
- jìn xíng
- conducting
我们正在进行一项重要的研究。
wǒ men zhèng zài jìn xíng yí xiàng zhòng yào de yán jiū
We are currently conducting an important research project.
- 地方
- dì fang
- place
这个地方的交通非常方便，所以我决定在这里租房子。
zhè ge dì fang de jiāo tōng fēi cháng fāng biàn suǒ yǐ wǒ jué dìng zài zhè lǐ zū fáng zi
The transportation in this place is very convenient, so I decided to rent an apartment here.
- 没
- méi
- not (yet)
我还没吃饭，所以不饿。
wǒ hái méi chī fàn suǒ yǐ bú è
I haven't eaten yet, so I'm not hungry.
- 已经
- yǐ jīng
- already
我已经做完作业了。
wǒ yǐ jīng zuò wán zuò yè le
I have already finished my homework.
- 走
- zǒu
- walk
我打算走回家，因为天气很好。
wǒ dǎ suàn zǒu huí jiā yīn wèi tiān qì hěn hǎo
I plan to walk home because the weather is nice.
- 做
- zuò
- make (a meal)
我打算周末做一顿丰盛的晚餐。
wǒ dǎ suàn zhōu mò zuò yí dùn fēng shèng de wǎn cān
I plan to make a lavish dinner this weekend.
- 让
- ràng
- ask/let
老师让学生们把作业交上来。
lǎo shī ràng xué sheng men bǎ zuò yè jiāo shàng lái
The teacher asked the students to hand in their homework.
- 内
- nèi
- inside
会议室内禁止吸烟。
huì yì shì nèi jìn zhǐ xī yān
Smoking is prohibited inside the meeting room.
- 及
- jí
- and (formal)
他及他的同事都参加了会议。
tā jí tā de tóng shì dōu cān jiā le huì yì
He and his colleagues all attended the meeting.
- 这样
- zhè yàng
- this way
如果你这样想，那就错了。
rú guǒ nǐ zhè yàng xiǎng nà jiù cuò le
If you think this way, then you are wrong.
- 全国
- quán guó
- nationwide
全国各地的游客都来到了北京。
quán guó gè dì de yóu kè dōu lái dào le běi jīng
Tourists from all over the country have come to Beijing.
- 经济
- jīng jì
- economy
随着经济的发展，人们的生活水平提高了。
suí zhe jīng jì de fā zhǎn rén men de shēng huó shuǐ píng tí gāo le
With the development of the economy, people's living standards have improved.
- 这些
- zhè xiē
- these
这些文件我已经整理好了，你可以直接拿去用。
zhè xiē wén jiàn wǒ yǐ jīng zhěng lǐ hǎo le nǐ kě yǐ zhí jiē ná qù yòng
I have already organized these documents, so you can take them and use them directly.
- 不是
- bú shì
- is not
这个方案不是不行，只是需要更多时间。
zhè ge fāng àn bú shì bù xíng zhǐ shì xū yào gèng duō shí jiān
This plan isn't unworkable; it just needs more time.
- 听
- tīng
- listen to
我一边听音乐，一边写作业。
wǒ yì biān tīng yīn yuè yì biān xiě zuò yè
I listen to music while doing my homework.
- 公司
- gōng sī
- company
这家公司规模很大，所以员工福利很好。
zhè jiā gōng sī guī mó hěn dà suǒ yǐ yuán gōng fú lì hěn hǎo
This company is very large, so the employee benefits are very good.
- 成
- chéng
- succeed
只要努力，你就能成功。
zhǐ yào nǔ lì nǐ jiù néng chéng gōng
As long as you work hard, you will succeed.
- 各
- gè
- each
大家各自回家。
dà jiā gè zì huí jiā
Everyone went home separately.
- 事
- shì
- matter
这件事很重要，所以我必须认真对待。
zhè jiàn shì hěn zhòng yào suǒ yǐ wǒ bì xū rèn zhēn duì dài
This matter is very important, so I must take it seriously.
- 号
- hào
- number
我的房间号是305。
wǒ de fáng jiān hào shì
My room number is 305.
- 人民
- rén mín
- the people
人民有权参与国家事务的管理。
rén mín yǒu quán cān yù guó jiā shì wù de guǎn lǐ
The people have the right to participate in the management of state affairs.
- 至
- zhì
- to (indicating a limit)
会议从下午两点持续至五点。
huì yì cóng xià wǔ liǎng diǎn chí xù zhì wǔ diǎn
The meeting lasted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- 叫
- jiào
- ask
我叫他帮我拿一下行李。
wǒ jiào tā bāng wǒ ná yí xià xíng li
I asked him to help me carry the luggage for a moment.
- 社会
- shè huì
- society
随着社会的快速发展，人们的生活方式也发生了巨大的变化。
suí zhe shè huì de kuài sù fā zhǎn rén men de shēng huó fāng shì yě fā shēng le jù dà de biàn huà
With the rapid development of society, people's lifestyles have also undergone huge changes.
- 两
- liǎng
- two (used with measure words)
这两本书我都看过，所以你可以先借走。
zhè liǎng běn shū wǒ dōu kàn guo suǒ yǐ nǐ kě yǐ xiān jiè zǒu
I've read both of these books, so you can borrow them first.
- 知道
- zhī dào
- know
我知道你最近很忙，所以没打扰你。
wǒ zhī dào nǐ zuì jìn hěn máng suǒ yǐ méi dǎ rǎo nǐ
I know you've been busy lately, so I didn't disturb you.
- 当
- dāng
- when
当我到家的时候，天已经黑了。
dāng wǒ dào jiā de shí hou tiān yǐ jīng hēi le
When I got home, it was already dark.
- 三
- sān
- three
我买了三本书。
wǒ mǎi le sān běn shū
I bought three books.
- 本
- běn
- measure word for books
这本书是我去年买的。
zhè běn shū shì wǒ qù nián mǎi de
This book is the one I bought last year.
- 无
- wú
- without
面对困难，他始终保持着无畏的精神。
miàn duì kùn nan tā shǐ zhōng bǎo chí zhe wú wèi de jīng shén
Facing difficulties, he always maintains a fearless spirit.
- 此
- cǐ
- this
由于此原因，我决定推迟会议。
yóu yú cǐ yuán yīn wǒ jué dìng tuī chí huì yì
Due to this reason, I decided to postpone the meeting.
- 们
- men
- plural marker for people
朋友们经常一起喝咖啡。
péng you men jīng cháng yì qǐ hē kā fēi
Friends often drink coffee together.
- 家
- jiā
- home
下班后，我直接回家。
xià bān hòu wǒ zhí jiē huí jiā
After work, I go straight home.
- 这种
- zhè zhǒng
- this kind of
这种天气不适合去爬山。
zhè zhǒng tiān qì bú shì hé qù pá shān
This kind of weather is not suitable for going mountain climbing.
- 长
- cháng
- long
这条裙子太长了，我想改短一点。
zhè tiáo qún zi tài cháng le wǒ xiǎng gǎi duǎn yì diǎn
This skirt is too long; I want to have it shortened a bit.
- 市
- shì
- city
这个市的人口正在快速增长。
zhè ge shì de rén kǒu zhèng zài kuài sù zēng zhǎng
The population of this city is growing rapidly.
- 门
- mén
- door
出门前，请记得关好门。
chū mén qián qǐng jì de guān hǎo mén
Before going out, please remember to close the door properly.
- 起来
- qǐ lái
- to start (indicating upward trend)
天气暖和起来，我们就去公园散步。
tiān qì nuǎn huo qǐ lái wǒ men jiù qù gōng yuán sàn bù
As the weather gets warmer, we will go for a walk in the park.
- 地区
- dì qū
- region
这个地区的气候非常宜人。
zhè ge dì qū de qì hòu fēi cháng yí rén
The climate in this region is very pleasant.
- 如果
- rú guǒ
- if
如果你有时间，我们可以一起去喝咖啡。
rú guǒ nǐ yǒu shí jiān wǒ men kě yǐ yì qǐ qù hē kā fēi
If you have time, we can go drink coffee together.
- 开始
- kāi shǐ
- start
会议开始前，请先把手机调成静音。
huì yì kāi shǐ qián qǐng xiān bǎ shǒu jī tiáo chéng jìng yīn
Before the meeting starts, please switch your phone to silent mode.
- 正
- zhèng
- in the process of
他正在看书。
tā zhèng zài kàn shū
He is reading a book.
- 技术
- jì shù
- technology
这项新技术极大地提高了生产效率。
zhè xiàng xīn jì shù jí dà de tí gāo le shēng chǎn xiào lǜ
This new technology has greatly improved production efficiency.
- 同
- tóng
- with
我同意你的看法。
wǒ tóng yì nǐ de kàn fǎ
I agree with your opinion.
- 重要
- zhòng yào
- important
这个决定对项目的成功非常重要。
zhè gè jué dìng duì xiàng mù de chéng gōng fēi cháng zhòng yào
This decision is very important to the success of the project.
- 吃
- chī
- eat
我昨天吃了一个苹果，然后去散步了。
wǒ zuó tiān chī le yí gè píng guǒ rán hòu qù sàn bù le
I ate an apple yesterday, and then went for a walk.
- 天
- tiān
- day
今天天气很好，我们去公园散步吧。
jīn tiān tiān qì hěn hǎo wǒ men qù gōng yuán sàn bù ba
The weather is nice today, let's go for a walk in the park.
- 成为
- chéng wéi
- become
经过多年的努力，他终于成为了一名著名的医生。
jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì tā zhōng yú chéng wéi le yì míng zhù míng de yī shēng
After years of hard work, he finally became a famous doctor.
- 因为
- yīn wèi
- because
我昨天没去上班，因为身体不舒服。
wǒ zuó tiān méi qù shàng bān yīn wèi shēn tǐ bù shū fu
I didn't go to work yesterday because I wasn't feeling well.
- 比
- bǐ
- than (comparative)
这个手机比那个便宜。
zhè ge shǒu jī bǐ nà ge pián yi
This phone is cheaper than that one.
- 米
- mǐ
- rice
妈妈去超市买了两袋米。
mā ma qù chāo shì mǎi le liǎng dài mǐ
Mom went to the supermarket and bought two bags of rice.
- 外
- wài
- outside (of)
除了工作之外，他很少有时间陪家人。
chú le gōng zuò zhī wài tā hěn shǎo yǒu shí jiān péi jiā rén
Apart from work, he rarely has time to spend with his family.
- 通过
- tōng guò
- by means of
通过努力学习，他通过了考试。
tōng guò nǔ lì xué xí tā tōng guò le kǎo shì
By studying hard, he passed the exam.
- 研究
- yán jiū
- research
为了完成这项研究，我们需要收集更多的数据。
wèi le wán chéng zhè xiàng yán jiū wǒ men xū yào shōu jí gèng duō de shù jù
In order to complete this research, we need to collect more data.
- 文化
- wén huà
- culture
学习语言可以帮助我们更好地理解不同的文化。
xué xí yǔ yán kě yǐ bāng zhù wǒ men gèng hǎo de lǐ jiě bù tóng de wén huà
Learning a language can help us better understand different cultures.
- 企业
- qǐ yè
- enterprise
这家企业发展得很快，所以员工都很满意。
zhè jiā qǐ yè fā zhǎn de hěn kuài suǒ yǐ yuán gōng dōu hěn mǎn yì
This enterprise is developing very quickly, so the employees are all very satisfied.
- 即
- jí
- namely
会议定于下周一，即五月六日。
huì yì dìng yú xià zhōu yī jí wǔ yuè liù rì
The meeting is scheduled for next Monday, namely May 6th.
- 分
- fēn
- divide
我负责把蛋糕分成八份。
wǒ fù zé bǎ dàn gāo fēn chéng bā fèn
I am responsible for dividing the cake into eight portions.
- 历史
- lì shǐ
- history
我对中国历史很感兴趣。
wǒ duì zhōng guó lì shǐ hěn gǎn xìng qù
I am very interested in Chinese history.
- 世界
- shì jiè
- world
世界很大，但我们要去探索。
shì jiè hěn dà dàn wǒ men yào qù tàn suǒ
The world is big, but we need to go explore it.
- 问
- wèn
- ask
我想问一个问题。
wǒ xiǎng wèn yí gè wèn tí
I want to ask a question.
- 话
- huà
- words
既然你这么说，我就把话说明白。
jì rán nǐ zhè me shuō wǒ jiù bǎ huà shuō míng bai
Since you put it that way, I'll speak plainly.
- 其中
- qí zhōng
- among which
这次考试很难，其中数学题最让人头疼。
zhè cì kǎo shì hěn nán qí zhōng shù xué tí zuì ràng rén tóu téng
This exam was very difficult; among them, the math problems were the most headache-inducing.
- 现在
- xiàn zài
- now
虽然工作很忙，但现在我终于有时间休息了。
suī rán gōng zuò hěn máng dàn xiàn zài wǒ zhōng yú yǒu shí jiān xiū xi le
Although work is very busy, now I finally have time to rest.
- 不能
- bù néng
- cannot
虽然今天下雨，我们不能去公园。
suī rán jīn tiān xià yǔ wǒ men bù néng qù gōng yuán
Although it is raining today, we cannot go to the park.
- 打
- dǎ
- play
我打算周末去打篮球。
wǒ dǎ suàn zhōu mò qù dǎ lán qiú
I plan to go play basketball this weekend.
- 一些
- yì xiē
- some
我买了一些水果，准备做沙拉。
wǒ mǎi le yì xiē shuǐ guǒ zhǔn bèi zuò shā lā
I bought some fruit to prepare a salad.
- 老
- lǎo
- old (in age)
他虽然老了，但是身体还很健康。
tā suī rán lǎo le dàn shì shēn tǐ hái hěn jiàn kāng
Although he is old, his health is still very good.
- 时间
- shí jiān
- time
我没有时间去看电影。
wǒ méi yǒu shí jiān qù kàn diàn yǐng
I don't have time to go see a movie.
- 自
- zì
- since
自从我搬到北京，生活变得更加丰富多彩。
zì cóng wǒ bān dào Běi jīng shēng huó biàn de gèng jiā fēng fù duō cǎi
Since I moved to Beijing, life has become more colorful and diverse.
- 副
- fù
- deputy
他是我们公司的副总经理。
tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de fù zǒng jīng lǐ
He is the deputy general manager of our company.
- 生产
- shēng chǎn
- produce
这家工厂主要生产电子产品。
zhè jiā gōng chǎng zhǔ yào shēng chǎn diàn zǐ chǎn pǐn
This factory mainly produces electronic products.
- 情况
- qíng kuàng
- situation
目前的情况比较复杂，我们需要更多时间来处理。
mù qián de qíng kuàng bǐ jiào fù zá wǒ men xū yào gèng duō shí jiān lái chǔ lǐ
The current situation is quite complex; we need more time to handle it.
- 代表
- dài biǎo
- represent
这次会议他代表公司发言。
zhè cì huì yì tā dài biǎo gōng sī fā yán
He spoke on behalf of the company at this meeting.
- 决定
- jué dìng
- decision
经过深思熟虑，他终于做出了这个重要的决定。
jīng guò shēn sī shú lǜ tā zhōng yú zuò chū le zhè ge zhòng yào de jué dìng
After careful consideration, he finally made this important decision.
- 跟
- gēn
- with
我喜欢跟朋友一起去旅行。
wǒ xǐ huan gēn péng you yì qǐ qù lǚ xíng
I like to travel with friends.
- 笑
- xiào
- laugh
他听到这个笑话后忍不住笑了起来。
tā tīng dào zhè ge xiào hua hòu rěn bu zhù xiào le qǐ lái
After hearing this joke, he couldn't help but laugh.
- 则
- zé
- then (consequence)
如果你想学好中文，则必须每天练习。
rú guǒ nǐ xiǎng xué hǎo zhōng wén zé bì xū měi tiān liàn xí
If you want to learn Chinese well, then you must practice every day.
- 关系
- guān xi
- relationship
良好的沟通有助于建立稳固的关系。
liáng hǎo de gōu tōng yǒu zhù yú jiàn lì wěn gù de guān xi
Good communication helps to build a solid relationship.
- 像
- xiàng
- like (resembling)
他的性格像他父亲。
tā de xìng gé xiàng tā fù qīn
His personality is like his father's.
- 领导
- lǐng dǎo
- leader
领导很支持我们的新计划。
lǐng dǎo hěn zhī chí wǒ men de xīn jì huà
The leader is very supportive of our new plan.
- 生活
- shēng huó
- life
忙碌的生活让人忘记时间。
máng lù de shēng huó ràng rén wàng jì shí jiān
A busy life makes people forget time.
- 时候
- shí hou
- when
我到家的时候，天已经黑了。
wǒ dào jiā de shí hou tiān yǐ jīng hēi le
By the time I got home, it was already dark.
- 一种
- yì zhǒng
- a kind of
这是一种非常实用的学习方法。
zhè shì yì zhǒng fēi cháng shí yòng de xué xí fāng fǎ
This is a very practical method of learning.
- 可能
- kě néng
- might
如果明天可能下雨，我们就取消野餐。
rú guǒ míng tiān kě néng xià yǔ wǒ men jiù qǔ xiāo yě cān
If it might rain tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
- 出来
- chū lái
- come out (bloom)
天气暖和了，花都开出来了。
tiān qì nuǎn huo le huā dōu kāi chū lái le
The weather has warmed up, and the flowers have all bloomed.
- 学生
- xué sheng
- student
学生应该每天复习功课。
xué sheng yīng gāi měi tiān fù xí gōng kè
Students should review their lessons every day.
- 以及
- yǐ jí
- as well as
我喜欢阅读小说以及学习历史。
wǒ xǐ huan yuè dú xiǎo shuō yǐ jí xué xí lì shǐ
I enjoy reading novels as well as studying history.
- 较
- jiào
- more
这个方案比那个较合理。
zhè ge fāng àn bǐ nà ge jiào hé lǐ
This plan is more reasonable than that one.
- 一般
- yì bān
- usually
我一般早上七点起床，然后去跑步。
wǒ yì bān zǎo shang qī diǎn qǐ chuáng rán hòu qù pǎo bù
I usually get up at seven in the morning and then go for a run.
- 同时
- tóng shí
- at the same time
他正在学习中文，同时也在练习书法。
tā zhèng zài xué xí zhōng wén tóng shí yě zài liàn xí shū fǎ
He is studying Chinese, and at the same time he is also practicing calligraphy.
- 认为
- rèn wéi
- think/consider
我认为这个计划非常可行。
wǒ rèn wéi zhè ge jì huà fēi cháng kě xíng
I think this plan is very feasible.
- 由于
- yóu yú
- due to
由于天气不好，我们取消了野餐。
yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men qǔ xiāo le yě cān
Due to the bad weather, we cancelled the picnic.
- 国
- guó
- country
这个国家非常美丽。
zhè ge guó jiā fēi cháng měi lì
This country is very beautiful.
- 死
- sǐ
- die
他气得想死。
tā qì de xiǎng sǐ
He was so angry he wanted to die.
- 省
- shěng
- save (money)
为了省钱，我们决定自己做饭。
wèi le shěng qián wǒ men jué dìng zì jǐ zuò fàn
In order to save money, we decided to cook for ourselves.
- 住
- zhù
- live/reside
我打算在北京住一段时间。
wǒ dǎ suàn zài běi jīng zhù yí duàn shí jiān
I plan to live in Beijing for a while.
- 所以
- suǒ yǐ
- so
我昨天加班到很晚，所以今天早上起晚了。
wǒ zuó tiān jiā bān dào hěn wǎn suǒ yǐ jīn tiān zǎo shang qǐ wǎn le
I worked overtime until very late yesterday, so I got up late this morning.
- 万
- wàn
- ten thousand (used in 'in case')
万一明天下雨，我们就不去公园了。
wàn yī míng tiān xià yǔ wǒ men jiù bú qù gōng yuán le
In case it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.
… and 800 more cards.