600 words
obtain | must | (complement particle)
to die; dead; fixed; impassible; extremely
to work; do; manage; tree trunk | to concern; shield; dry; clean (Kangxi radical 51)
and; but; yet; while (Kangxi radical 126)
to wait; rank; equal; etc.
should; act as; work as; manage; match; (sound of bells) | appropriate; assume; pawn
all; to have; to possess
perhaps; probably; maybe
walk; be current; do; will do; okay | row; place; a firm (Kangxi radical 144)
only; merely; but; however
happen; occur; take place
all; every; everything
to hold; to hug; carry in one's arms; to cradle
be sorry; feel apologetic; to regret
to feel; become aware of; feeling
sure; definite; affirm; approve
stick; club; good; excellent
to use; according to; so as to; for; by
think (mistakenly); consider (that); believe
to drop; to fall
life; livelihood; to live
(literary equivalent to 的); (pronoun); of
any; whatever; whichever
(formal) and; to give; together with; participate; final particle expressing doubt or surprise
do; manage; to handle; make | lane; alley
but; yet; however
to continue; to go on; to proceed
enough; to reach
father
complete; whole; totally
but; however
to talk; to chat; discuss
as if; seem to be
police
courtyard; place; field; (mw for games, performances, etc.) | threshing floor
just (indicating the immediate past); recently; firm
ah; oh; (used for 啊 after words ending with a, e, i, o, or ü)
circumstance; state of affairs; situation
so long as; if only; provided that
part; portion; (mw for documents, papers, jobs, etc.)
bottom; background; base
after all; in the end (used in a question)
become; turn into
forever; eternal; always
safe; safety; secure; security
to leave (behind, a message); to retain; to stay
plan; project
(colloquial) two (people)
to stop; to halt; to park (a car)
thank; be grateful
to dare
have always (from the beginning); never (with negative)
to win; to beat; to profit
news; information
to pull; to play (string instruments); to drag | to slash; to chat
cause; reason
even; including; join
indeed; in truth; reliable
straighten up; stick out; rather (good); very
to guarantee; ensure
accept; receive (honors, etc.)
to change; alter; to transform
trouble (someone); troubling; bothersome
appear; arise; emerge
no matter (what, how, etc.); regardless of
even (to the point of); so much so that
to protect; to defend
genuine; real; true
result; outcome; finally
then; at that time; while
at least; (to say the) least
lawyer
perform; to play
have not; without; not (Kangxi radical 71)
to guess
we (including the listener); us; our
carry on; carry out; undertake
inside; inner; internal; within
whether (or not); if
investigate; survey; inquiry
success; to succeed
think over; consider
appointment; engagement; date
by means of; through (a method); pass through; via
feel happy; have a great time; make fun of somebody
mother
plan; idea; decision
to collapse; to fall; fail; to exchange | to pour; contrary to expectations
to explain
integrate; link; connection; contact
proof; testify; confirm; certificate
life
could it be that ...?; don't tell me ...
follow; from; by; through
finger; to point (at, to, out); refer to
danger; dangerous; perilous
to hate; loathe; disgusting; troublesome
wake up
manner; air; appearance; looks
interesting; fascinating; amusing
to carry; to lift; to raise (an issue)
part; share; section
comprehend; understand
heavy; serious; important | repeat; again; overlap
a mission; an assignment; a task
to use; to make; to cause; enable; envoy; messenger
to turn; to change; pass on | revolve; rotate
doctor; PhD
nervous; tension; strain
abandon; renounce; give up
probably; roughly; approximate
again; anew; once more
among; in; included among these
come from (a place)
originally; at first
and; besides; moreover
direct; immediate
regarding; as far as sth. is concerned; with regards to; for
normal; regular; ordinary
a time; everywhere; turn; (mw for times or turns)
calm; cool-headed; sober
method; way; means
to throw; throw away
capability; capable; ability
another; in addition; besides
relax; loosen; slacken
lose (something); throw; put aside
responsible for (something); in charge of
to dream
put on; to wear; to respect
error; mistake; mistaken
as one pleases; informal; random; casual
undergo; to experience
sustain; hold out; | support; stand by (e.g. international support)
to propose; to suggest; recommend
if not; otherwise; or else
light; ray; bright; only; merely; used up
arrange; to plan
key
information; news; message
whole; entire; complete
first (of all); in the first place; firstly
to shine; illuminate; according to
deliver; turn over; intersect; to pay (money); friendship
platform; Taiwan (abbr.); desk; stage; typhoon; (mw for machines); (classical) you (in letters)
persist in; persevere
business; trade
fire (Kangxi radical 86)
even if; even though
everywhere; in all places; all over
hang; put up; suspend
apologize; make an apology
pitiful; poor; pathetic
honest; in reality; honestly; indeed; certainly
to cheat; to swindle; deceive
to excuse; forgive; to pardon
disorder; confusion; arbitrarily
almost; about the same
full; abbreviation for Manchurian
fake; if; borrow | vacation; holiday
to study; to research
disturb
correct; proper
receive; accept; collect; to harvest
second (unit of time or angle)
at the same time; simultaneously
to supply; provide; furnish
to transport; to lose (a game, etc.)
number
(mw for mountains, bridges, tall buildings, etc.); | seat; base; stand; constellation
for example; for instance; such as
grave; serious; critical
to shed; take off; to escape
accompany; keep company
law; statute
be worth; deserve
to use; employ; apply; administer; manipulate
aspect; field; side
original; former; as it turns out
to discuss; discussion; to talk over
explain; explanation; illustrate; to show
still; yet
movement; motion; action
receive (influence, restriction, etc.); be subjected to
catch up; overtake; drive away
doubt; to suspect; be skeptical
to refuse; to decline; to reject
actor or actress; performer
broken; damaged; to split
therefore; thus; that is why; because of this
answer; solution
activity; exercise; move about
since; given that; now that
notify; to inform; notice
have to; have no choice but to; cannot but
no matter what; regardless of whether...
knife; blade (Kangxi radical 18)
to suit; to fit
disappointed; lose hope
to permit; allow
opinion; view; suggestion; complaint
obtain; acquire; to gain
if; suppose; in case
to invite
despite; although; even though | freely; without hesitation
to waste; squander
be defeated; fail; lose
responsibility; blame; duty
beautiful
pressure; stress
flavor; taste
terrible; formidable; fierce; cool; awesome
start out; set off
excitement; be excited
spectator; audience
oppose; fight against
brilliant; spectacular; wonderful
feeling; emotion; sensation
to act (in a play); to perform; to put on a show; performance
happy; cheerful; delightful
joke; play a joke; make fun of
magazine
suitable; proper; appropriate
advertisement; a commercial
nature; natural
deep; profound; dark (of colors)
to take; get; choose
text message; SMS
the Earth; planet
handsome; graceful; commander-in-chief
to push; to scrape; to decline; postpone; elect
crucial; key; pivotal
empty; sky | leave blank; leisure
after all; when all is said and done; actually
be afraid; to fear; I'm afraid that...
recline; lie down (on back or side)
hold a meeting; get together; a party
direction; orientation
happy; blessed; fortunate
continue; carry on; to catch; follow
technology; technique; skill
sleepy; surround; hard-pressed
difficulty; difficult; problem
just (in time); just right; just enough; happen to; by chance
remind; call attention to; warn of
travel
excite; agitate
proud; arrogant; conceited; take pride in
hair; fur; feather; dime (Kangxi radical 82)
section; part; festival; moral integrity; save; (mw for class periods)
many; a lot; much
go smoothly; without a hitch; successful
profession; occupation
earn; make a profit | to cheat; to swindle
address
as a result; thus; therefore
to tidy; put in order; to repair; to settle with; punish
surroundings; vicinity; environment
(romantic) love
esteem; to respect; to value; to honor
very; fully; 100%
professor; instruct; to lecture
surpass; exceed; outstrip
send by mail
conveniently; in passing; on the way
nonsense; bored; silly; stupid
purpose; aim; goal
low; to lower (one's head); droop
have as remainder; be left over; surplus
complicated; complex
society
deliberately; intentional; on purpose
benefit; advantage
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to
express; show; indicate
impression
be born
appraise; estimate
place; site; location
light; easy; gentle; soft
relaxed; gentle; easygoing
action; activity; effect
lift; raise; cite
young man; lad; youngster
famous; well-known; celebration
free (of charge); no cost
sad; grieve; brokenhearted
reporter; journalist
careful; attentive; cautious
chocolate
hot (spicy)
mutually; with each other
bathroom; toilet; lavatory
course of events; process
apply for; application
give rise to; lead to; to cause; arouse
develop; development; growth
to graduate; to finish school
formal; official
kitchen
profession; specialized field of study; major
attract (interest, investment, etc.)
mood; state of mind
congratulate
condition; circumstances; prerequisite
ten million; be sure to; must
sugar; candy; sweets
(mw for trips times) | to wade
due to; owing to; as a result of; thanks to
password; secret code
(two, three, etc)-fold; times (multiplier)
to wipe; to rub; to polish
especially; particularly
experience
box
to drink a toast; cheers!; bottoms up!
point of view; opinion
filthy; dirty | internal organs; viscera
art
speed; rate; velocity
brave; courageous
number; numeral; figure; digit
temporary; transient; for the moment
outstanding; excellent
joke; laugh at
it's a pity; regrettable; too bad
make a sound; to ring; echo
to save; economize; omit; province | examine oneself; to visit; be aware
stupid; foolish; silly; dumb; clumsy
science; scientific knowledge
dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant
each; every
distance; be apart; away from
window
air
nurse
to regret; repent
approximately; about
content; substance; details
regulation; stipulate; fix; set
effect; result
cash
child; children
to rent
sheet; (mw for articles); piece of writing
romantic
manner; bearing; attitude
self-confidence
be startled; be shocked; be amazed
familiar with; know well
according to; in accordance with; in light of
century
to recall; recollect
identical; same; alike
emphasis; main point
education
cannot endure; unbearable; can't stand
skin
difference; distinguish
about; approximate; around | left and right
sunshine; sunlight
page; leaf (Kangxi radical 181)
article; essay
language
(an official) standard; norm; criterion
supervise; manage
to misunderstand; to mistake
bridge
convene; to hold (a meeting, ceremony, etc.)
belly; abdomen; stomach
not only; not just
biscuit; cracker; cookie
international
confidence; faith (in sb. or sth.)
to lift; to raise (with both palms up); carry (together)
compete
soup; broth
author; writer
honest; honorable
customer; client
exist; to deposit; to store
fragrant; savory (Kangxi radical 186)
dress up; put on make up
communicate; exchange; give and take; interaction; to alternate
(a person's) age
novel; fiction
in keeping with; in accordance with; conform
traffic; transportation
together; common; joint
a little bit; slightly
to increase; to raise; add
knock; blackmail
to suit; to fit; adapt
bitter; miserable
hard; exhausting; toilsome; laborious
however; yet; but
to be patient
the future
sofa
the best; had better ...; it would be best
to ban; prohibit
economy; economic
seat; place
go shopping; buy goods
to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)
scheduled flight; flight number
courtesy; politeness; manners
shift to an earlier date; bring forward; to advance
to judge; judgment; to decide
arm
put in order; arrange; straighten up; to tidy; to pack (luggage)
forest
compassion; sympathy
website
consult; talk over; discuss
glasses; spectacles
mirror
broadcast; on the air
specialized
play the piano
to taste; flavor; (past tense marker)
spread; prevalent; be popular
material
dialogue; conversation
detailed; in detail; minute
along with; in the wake of
descend; to land; put down
kung fu; skill; art; labor
strict; stringent; tight
diary
occasionally; once in a while; sometimes
actual; reality; practice
friendly (relations); close friends
opposite; contrary
doctor; physician
friendship; companionship
accurate; precise
ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
opposite; across from; the other side
temperament; disposition; temper
price
nature; personality; temperament
encourage; inspire
timely; in time; promptly; without delay
to get lost
(mw for plants)
ideal
wages; pay; earnings; salary
to go for a walk
have to; be forced to
be moved; to touch emotionally
knowledge; intellectual
feel unwell; to suffer pain
bonus
humorous
grandson; son's son
sweat; perspiration; Khan
take in; income; revenue
sour; sore; ache
kilometer
blush; shy
base; foundation
punctually; on time
active; positive; energetic
wealthy
physical strength; effort
entrance
socks; stockings
worried; vexed
to conduct; to hold
to repair; perform maintenance; to overhaul
reduce; to decrease
a relative (i.e. family relation)
to visit (a place, such as a tourist spot); inspect
rich; enrich; abundant; plentiful
fruit juice
towel; washcloth
author; writer
ocean
criticize
queue; stand in line
for example; for instance
plant; botanical; vegetation
poor; exhausted
furniture
salt
temperature
amount; quantity; number
to stroll; to visit; go window shopping
thick (for flat things); generous
Asia
there's not enough time (to do something); it's too late
master; qualified worker; teacher
pollution; contamination
there's still time
go on a diet; lose weight
living room; parlor
to lack; be short of; be deficient in
tiger
reduce; to lower; to drop
cloud; Yunnan province | say; speak
quality; mass (physics)
semester; school term
restroom; bathroom; water closet (WC)
tennis; tennis ball
next; secondly
notify; greet; inform
form (document)
read; reading
envelope
sequence; order
have summer vacation
ride; get into (a vehicle)
to value; take seriously
postpone; defer
weak point; defect; fault; shortcoming
gas station
capital (city)
to envy; admire
small change (of money)
warm; nice and warm
lazy
go on a business trip
nationality; ethnic group
fax; facsimile
merit; good point; a strength; a benefit
garbage can
work overtime
landlord
on time; on schedule
grape
often; frequently; more often than not
highway
proud of oneself; complacent
a characteristic; trait; feature
qualified; up to standard
gender; sex; sexual distinction
sign up; apply
Internet
scenery; landscape; scene; view
embassy
summarize; conclude
bustling; lively; busy
suburbs; outskirts
to cough
visa
salty; salted; all
to print
lively; vivacious
post office
toothpaste
climate; atmosphere; weather
spoon; scoop; ladle
to pay
a barber, hairdressing; haircut
photocopy; duplicate
words and expressions; terms
to praise; commend
inject; get a shot
common; universal; general; widespread
traffic jam
leaves
sell at a discount
arrange; align; permutation
nice and cool; pleasantly cool
plastic bag
tour guide
snack; refreshments
tomato
recruitment; take job applications for a job
frugal; to save
Master's degree (M.A.)
ping pong; table tennis
accumulate; accumulation
rubber; an eraser
accept a job offer; to apply for a job
mineral water
the Great Wall
grammar
Sunday
dumpling; potsticker
nationality
salesclerk; shop assistant
translate; translation; interpret
fluent
careless; inadvertent; negligent
cultivate; acquire; to form
careless; sloppy; casual
percent
Mandarin (common language)
boarding pass
the (phone) line is busy
steamed stuffed bun
badminton
roast duck
winter vacation
the Yangtze River; the Changjiang River
(of students) prepare a lesson before class; preview
fill in the blanks; fill a vacancy
Beijing Opera