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The following vocabulary list features vocabulary words from the HSK centered around the topic of '''Chinese Idioms'''. In some cases the HSK vocabulary might be a bit lacking, and we may follow it will additional vocabulary we recommend for a fuller discussion on the topic.
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The following vocabulary list features vocabulary words from the HSK centered around the topic of '''Stationery'''. In some cases the HSK vocabulary might be a bit lacking, and we may follow it will additional vocabulary we recommend for a fuller discussion on the topic.
  
 
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        <td>名胜古迹</td>
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        <td>míngshèng gǔjì</td>
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        <td>historical sites and scenic spots</td>
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        <td>HSK5</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>讨价还价</td>
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        <td>tǎojià-huánjià</td>
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        <td>to haggle over a price</td>
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        <td>HSK5</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>博大精深</td>
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        <td>bódàjīngshēn</td>
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        <td>wide-ranging and profound</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>不可思议</td>
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        <td>bùkěsīyì</td>
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        <td>inconceivable</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>称心如意</td>
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        <td>chènxīnrúyì</td>
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        <td>after one&#39;s heart (idiom); gratifying and satisfactory</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>得天独厚</td>
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        <td>détiāndúhòu</td>
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        <td>blessed by heaven (idiom)/enjoying exceptional advantages/favored by nature</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>丢三落四</td>
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        <td>diūsānlàsì</td>
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        <td>forgetful/empty-headed</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>根深蒂固</td>
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        <td>gēnshēndìgù</td>
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        <td>deep-rooted (problem etc)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>家喻户晓</td>
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        <td>jiāyùhùxiǎo</td>
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        <td>understood by everyone (idiom); well known/a household name</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>见多识广</td>
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        <td>jiànduōshíguǎng</td>
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        <td>experienced and knowledgeable (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>锦上添花</td>
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        <td>jǐnshàngtiānhuā</td>
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        <td>lit. on brocade, add flowers (idiom); to decorate sth already perfect/gilding the lily</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>刻不容缓</td>
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        <td>kèbùrónghuǎn</td>
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        <td>to brook no delay/to demand immediate action</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>空前绝后</td>
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        <td>kōngqiánjuéhòu</td>
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        <td>unprecedented and never to be duplicated/the first and the last/unmatched/unique</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>理所当然</td>
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        <td>lǐsuǒdāngrán</td>
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        <td>as a matter of course</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>力所能及</td>
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        <td>lìsuǒnéngjí</td>
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        <td>as far as one&#39;s capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one&#39;s ability/within one&#39;s powers</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>名副其实</td>
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        <td>míngfùqíshí</td>
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        <td>o be worthy of the name</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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        <td>莫名其妙</td>
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        <td>mòmíngqímiào</td>
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        <td>baffling</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>日新月异</td>
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        <td>rìxīnyuèyì</td>
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        <td>daily renewal, monthly change (idiom)/every day sees new developments/rapid progress</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>微不足道</td>
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        <td>wēibùzúdào</td>
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        <td>something is of little importance or insignificance</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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        <td>无穷无尽</td>
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        <td>wúqióngwújìn</td>
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        <td>something that is endless or infinite</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>无忧无虑</td>
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        <td>wúyōuwúlǜ</td>
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        <td>something that is carefree and without worries</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>物美价廉</td>
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        <td>wùměijiàlián</td>
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        <td>something that is of good quality and cheap price.</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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        <td>喜闻乐见</td>
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        <td>xǐwénlèjiàn</td>
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        <td>something that is pleasing and enjoyable to people</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>雪上加霜</td>
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        <td>xuěshàngjiāshuāng</td>
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        <td>to add hail to snow (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>知足常乐</td>
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        <td>zhīzúchánglè</td>
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        <td>to be satisfied with what one has</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>不屑一顾</td>
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        <td>bùxièyīgù</td>
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        <td>to disdain as unworthy of consideration</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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        <td>不言而喻</td>
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        <td>bùyánéryù</td>
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        <td>it goes without saying</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>废寝忘食</td>
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        <td>fèiqǐnwàngshí</td>
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        <td>to neglect sleep and forget about food (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>竭尽全力</td>
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        <td>jiéjìnquánlì</td>
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        <td>to spare no effort (idiom); to do one&#39;s utmost</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>津津有味</td>
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        <td>jīnjīnyǒuwèi</td>
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        <td>with keen interest pleasure (idiom); with gusto/to relish/eagerly/with great interest</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>聚精会神</td>
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        <td>jùjīnghuìshén</td>
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        <td>to concentrate one&#39;s attention (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>狼吞虎咽</td>
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        <td>lángtūnhǔyàn</td>
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        <td>to wolf down one&#39;s food (idiom); to devour ravenously/to gorge oneself</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>理直气壮</td>
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        <td>lǐzhíqìzhuàng</td>
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        <td>in the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and confident with justice on one&#39;s side/to have the courage of one&#39;s convictions/just and forceful</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>迫不及待</td>
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        <td>pòbùjídài</td>
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        <td>impatient (idiom); in a hurry/itching to get on with it</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>齐心协力</td>
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        <td>qíxīnxiélì</td>
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        <td>to work together as one</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>恰到好处</td>
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        <td>qiàdàohǎochù</td>
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        <td>it&#39;s just perfect/it&#39;s just right</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>千方百计</td>
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        <td>qiānfāngbǎijì</td>
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        <td>lit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by every possible means</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>肆无忌惮</td>
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        <td>sìwújìdàn</td>
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        <td>absolutely unrestrained/unbridled/without the slightest scruple</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>滔滔不绝</td>
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        <td>tāotāobùjué</td>
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        <td>unceasing torrent (idiom)/talking non-stop/gabbling forty to the dozen</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>吞吞吐吐</td>
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        <td>tūntūntǔtǔ</td>
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        <td>swallowing and stammering</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>无微不至</td>
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        <td>wúwēibùzhì</td>
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        <td>in every way</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>想方设法</td>
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        <td>xiǎngfāngshèfǎ</td>
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        <td>try to find a way</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>小心翼翼</td>
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        <td>xiǎoxīnyìyì</td>
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        <td>be careful</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>兴高采烈</td>
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        <td>xìnggāocǎiliè</td>
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        <td>with great enthusiasm</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>兴致勃勃</td>
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        <td>xìngzhìbóbó</td>
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        <td>with great enthusiasm</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>一丝不苟</td>
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        <td>yīsībùgǒu</td>
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        <td>meticulously</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>有条不紊</td>
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        <td>yǒutiáobùwěn</td>
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        <td>regular and thorough (idiom); methodically arranged</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>斩钉截铁</td>
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        <td>zhǎndīngjiétiě</td>
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        <td>decisive and firm</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>当务之急</td>
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        <td>dāngwùzhījí</td>
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        <td>top priority job/matter of vital importance</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>飞禽走兽</td>
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        <td>fēiqínzǒushòu</td>
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        <td>birds and animals/the beasts of the field and the birds of the air</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>风土人情</td>
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        <td>fēngtǔrénqíng</td>
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        <td>local conditions and customs (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>后顾之忧</td>
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        <td>hòugùzhīyōu</td>
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        <td>fears of trouble in the rear (idiom); family worries (obstructing freedom of action)/worries about the future consequences/often in negative expressions, meaning &quot;no worries about anything&quot;</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>天伦之乐</td>
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        <td>tiānlúnzhīlè</td>
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        <td>family love and joy/domestic bliss</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>统筹兼顾</td>
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        <td>tǒngchóujiāngù</td>
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        <td>an overall plan taking into account all factors</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>悬崖峭壁</td>
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        <td>xuányáqiàobì</td>
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        <td>sheer cliffs and precipitous rock faces (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>一目了然</td>
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        <td>yīmùliǎorán</td>
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        <td>it is clear at a glance</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>爱不释手</td>
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        <td>àibùshìshǒu</td>
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        <td>to love too much to part with it</td>
 +
        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>拔苗助长</td>
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        <td>bámiáo zhùzhǎng</td>
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        <td>to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>半途而废</td>
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        <td>bàntúérfèi</td>
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        <td>to give up halfway, leave unfinished</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>饱经沧桑</td>
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        <td>bǎojīngcāngsāng</td>
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        <td>having lived through many changes</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>层出不穷</td>
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        <td>céngchūbùqióng</td>
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        <td>more and more emerg</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>川流不息</td>
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        <td>chuānliúbùxī</td>
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        <td>the stream flows without stopping (idiom); unending flow</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>得不偿失</td>
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        <td>débùchángshī</td>
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        <td>gains do not make up for the losses</td>
 +
        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>东张西望</td>
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        <td>dōngzhāngxīwàng</td>
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        <td>to look in all directions (idiom)/to glance around</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>各抒己见</td>
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        <td>gèshūjǐjiàn</td>
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        <td>everyone gives their own view</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>供不应求</td>
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        <td>gōngbùyìngqiú</td>
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        <td>supply fails to meet demand</td>
 +
        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>恍然大悟</td>
 +
        <td>huǎngrándàwù</td>
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        <td>to suddenly realize/to suddenly see the light</td>
 +
        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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    <tr>
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        <td>急于求成</td>
 +
        <td>jíyúqiúchéng</td>
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        <td>anxious for quick results (idiom); to demand instant success/impatient for result/impetuous</td>
 +
        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>见义勇为</td>
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        <td>jiànyìyǒngwéi</td>
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        <td>to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth/acting heroically in a just cause</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>精打细算</td>
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        <td>jīngdǎxìsuàn</td>
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        <td>meticulous planning and careful accounting (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>精益求精</td>
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        <td>jīngyìqiújīng</td>
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        <td>to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>侃侃而谈</td>
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        <td>kǎnkǎnértán</td>
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        <td>to speak frankly with assurance</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>苦尽甘来</td>
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        <td>kǔjìngānlái</td>
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        <td>bitterness finishes, sweetness begins (idiom); the hard times are over, the good times just beginning</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>礼尚往来</td>
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        <td>lǐshàngwǎnglái</td>
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        <td>lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom)/fig. to return politeness for politeness</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>潜移默化</td>
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        <td>qiányímòhuà</td>
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        <td>imperceptible influence/to influence secretly</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>全力以赴</td>
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        <td>quánlìyǐfù</td>
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        <td>to do at all costs/to make an all-out effort</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>热泪盈眶</td>
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        <td>rèlèiyíngkuàng</td>
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        <td>eyes brimming with tears of excitement (idiom)/extremely moved</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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        <td>深情厚谊</td>
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        <td>shēnqínghòuyì</td>
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        <td>deep friendship</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>实事求是</td>
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        <td>shíshìqiúshì</td>
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        <td>to seek truth from facts (idiom)/to be practical and realistic</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>无理取闹</td>
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        <td>wúlǐqǔnào</td>
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        <td>unjustifiable</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>相辅相成</td>
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        <td>xiāngfǔxiāngchéng</td>
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        <td>complement each other</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>心甘情愿</td>
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        <td>xīngānqíngyuàn</td>
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        <td>willingly</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>鸦雀无声</td>
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        <td>yāquèwúshēng</td>
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        <td>crow and peacock make no sound</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>优胜劣汰</td>
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        <td>yōushèngliètài</td>
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        <td>survival of the fittest</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>与日俱增</td>
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        <td>yǔrìjùzēng</td>
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        <td>to increase steadily</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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        <td>再接再厉</td>
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        <td>zàijiēzàilì</td>
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        <td>to continue the struggle (idiom)</td>
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        <td>HSK6</td>
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    </tr>
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</table>
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== See also ==
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* [[HSK Nouns]] (all HSK levels' noun lists together)
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[[Category:HSK Themed Vocabulary Lists]]
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[[Category:HSK Vocabulary Lists]]

Latest revision as of 06:40, 28 February 2023

The following vocabulary list features vocabulary words from the HSK centered around the topic of Stationery. In some cases the HSK vocabulary might be a bit lacking, and we may follow it will additional vocabulary we recommend for a fuller discussion on the topic.

Chinese Pinyin English HSK Level
名胜古迹 míngshèng gǔjì historical sites and scenic spots HSK5
讨价还价 tǎojià-huánjià to haggle over a price HSK5
博大精深 bódàjīngshēn wide-ranging and profound HSK6
不可思议 bùkěsīyì inconceivable HSK6
称心如意 chènxīnrúyì after one's heart (idiom); gratifying and satisfactory HSK6
得天独厚 détiāndúhòu blessed by heaven (idiom)/enjoying exceptional advantages/favored by nature HSK6
丢三落四 diūsānlàsì forgetful/empty-headed HSK6
根深蒂固 gēnshēndìgù deep-rooted (problem etc) HSK6
家喻户晓 jiāyùhùxiǎo understood by everyone (idiom); well known/a household name HSK6
见多识广 jiànduōshíguǎng experienced and knowledgeable (idiom) HSK6
锦上添花 jǐnshàngtiānhuā lit. on brocade, add flowers (idiom); to decorate sth already perfect/gilding the lily HSK6
刻不容缓 kèbùrónghuǎn to brook no delay/to demand immediate action HSK6
空前绝后 kōngqiánjuéhòu unprecedented and never to be duplicated/the first and the last/unmatched/unique HSK6
理所当然 lǐsuǒdāngrán as a matter of course HSK6
力所能及 lìsuǒnéngjí as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability/within one's powers HSK6
名副其实 míngfùqíshí o be worthy of the name HSK6
莫名其妙 mòmíngqímiào baffling HSK6
日新月异 rìxīnyuèyì daily renewal, monthly change (idiom)/every day sees new developments/rapid progress HSK6
微不足道 wēibùzúdào something is of little importance or insignificance HSK6
无穷无尽 wúqióngwújìn something that is endless or infinite HSK6
无忧无虑 wúyōuwúlǜ something that is carefree and without worries HSK6
物美价廉 wùměijiàlián something that is of good quality and cheap price. HSK6
喜闻乐见 xǐwénlèjiàn something that is pleasing and enjoyable to people HSK6
雪上加霜 xuěshàngjiāshuāng to add hail to snow (idiom) HSK6
知足常乐 zhīzúchánglè to be satisfied with what one has HSK6
不屑一顾 bùxièyīgù to disdain as unworthy of consideration HSK6
不言而喻 bùyánéryù it goes without saying HSK6
废寝忘食 fèiqǐnwàngshí to neglect sleep and forget about food (idiom) HSK6
竭尽全力 jiéjìnquánlì to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost HSK6
津津有味 jīnjīnyǒuwèi with keen interest pleasure (idiom); with gusto/to relish/eagerly/with great interest HSK6
聚精会神 jùjīnghuìshén to concentrate one's attention (idiom) HSK6
狼吞虎咽 lángtūnhǔyàn to wolf down one's food (idiom); to devour ravenously/to gorge oneself HSK6
理直气壮 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 HSK6
迫不及待 pòbùjídài impatient (idiom); in a hurry/itching to get on with it HSK6
齐心协力 qíxīnxiélì to work together as one HSK6
恰到好处 qiàdàohǎochù it's just perfect/it's just right HSK6
千方百计 qiānfāngbǎijì lit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by every possible means HSK6
肆无忌惮 sìwújìdàn absolutely unrestrained/unbridled/without the slightest scruple HSK6
滔滔不绝 tāotāobùjué unceasing torrent (idiom)/talking non-stop/gabbling forty to the dozen HSK6
吞吞吐吐 tūntūntǔtǔ swallowing and stammering HSK6
无微不至 wúwēibùzhì in every way HSK6
想方设法 xiǎngfāngshèfǎ try to find a way HSK6
小心翼翼 xiǎoxīnyìyì be careful HSK6
兴高采烈 xìnggāocǎiliè with great enthusiasm HSK6
兴致勃勃 xìngzhìbóbó with great enthusiasm HSK6
一丝不苟 yīsībùgǒu meticulously HSK6
有条不紊 yǒutiáobùwěn regular and thorough (idiom); methodically arranged HSK6
斩钉截铁 zhǎndīngjiétiě decisive and firm HSK6
当务之急 dāngwùzhījí top priority job/matter of vital importance HSK6
飞禽走兽 fēiqínzǒushòu birds and animals/the beasts of the field and the birds of the air HSK6
风土人情 fēngtǔrénqíng local conditions and customs (idiom) HSK6
后顾之忧 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" HSK6
天伦之乐 tiānlúnzhīlè family love and joy/domestic bliss HSK6
统筹兼顾 tǒngchóujiāngù an overall plan taking into account all factors HSK6
悬崖峭壁 xuányáqiàobì sheer cliffs and precipitous rock faces (idiom) HSK6
一目了然 yīmùliǎorán it is clear at a glance HSK6
爱不释手 àibùshìshǒu to love too much to part with it HSK6
拔苗助长 bámiáo zhùzhǎng to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom) HSK6
半途而废 bàntúérfèi to give up halfway, leave unfinished HSK6
饱经沧桑 bǎojīngcāngsāng having lived through many changes HSK6
层出不穷 céngchūbùqióng more and more emerg HSK6
川流不息 chuānliúbùxī the stream flows without stopping (idiom); unending flow HSK6
得不偿失 débùchángshī gains do not make up for the losses HSK6
东张西望 dōngzhāngxīwàng to look in all directions (idiom)/to glance around HSK6
各抒己见 gèshūjǐjiàn everyone gives their own view HSK6
供不应求 gōngbùyìngqiú supply fails to meet demand HSK6
恍然大悟 huǎngrándàwù to suddenly realize/to suddenly see the light HSK6
急于求成 jíyúqiúchéng anxious for quick results (idiom); to demand instant success/impatient for result/impetuous HSK6
见义勇为 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 HSK6
精打细算 jīngdǎxìsuàn meticulous planning and careful accounting (idiom) HSK6
精益求精 jīngyìqiújīng to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving HSK6
侃侃而谈 kǎnkǎnértán to speak frankly with assurance HSK6
苦尽甘来 kǔjìngānlái bitterness finishes, sweetness begins (idiom); the hard times are over, the good times just beginning HSK6
礼尚往来 lǐshàngwǎnglái lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom)/fig. to return politeness for politeness HSK6
潜移默化 qiányímòhuà imperceptible influence/to influence secretly HSK6
全力以赴 quánlìyǐfù to do at all costs/to make an all-out effort HSK6
热泪盈眶 rèlèiyíngkuàng eyes brimming with tears of excitement (idiom)/extremely moved HSK6
深情厚谊 shēnqínghòuyì deep friendship HSK6
实事求是 shíshìqiúshì to seek truth from facts (idiom)/to be practical and realistic HSK6
无理取闹 wúlǐqǔnào unjustifiable HSK6
相辅相成 xiāngfǔxiāngchéng complement each other HSK6
心甘情愿 xīngānqíngyuàn willingly HSK6
鸦雀无声 yāquèwúshēng crow and peacock make no sound HSK6
优胜劣汰 yōushèngliètài survival of the fittest HSK6
与日俱增 yǔrìjùzēng to increase steadily HSK6
再接再厉 zàijiēzàilì to continue the struggle (idiom) HSK6

See also

  • HSK Nouns (all HSK levels' noun lists together)
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