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Simplified
Pīnyīn
English Definition Add a new word to the dictionary Traditional
HSK
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *把* | 把* | *把
to hold; to grasp / to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate / handlebar / classifier: handful, bundle, bunch / classifier for things with handles / (used to put the object before the verb: + {noun} + {verb})
HSK 3

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Simplified
Pīnyīn
English Definition Add a new word to the dictionary Traditional
HSK
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *将* | 将* | *将
will / shall / to use / to take / to checkmate / just a short while ago / (introduces object of main verb, used in the same way as )
HSK 5
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *把* | 把* | *把
to hold; to grasp / to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate / handlebar / classifier: handful, bundle, bunch / classifier for things with handles / (used to put the object before the verb: + {noun} + {verb})
HSK 3
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *花* | 花* | *花
flower / blossom / CL: , , , , , / fancy pattern / florid / to spend (money, time) / (coll.) lecherous / lustful
HSK 1
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *管* | 管* | *管
to take care (of) / to control / to manage / to be in charge of / to look after / to run / to care about / tube / pipe / woodwind / classifier for tube-shaped objects / particle similar to in ... constructions / writing brush / (coll.) to / towards
HSK 3
throat / voice / CL:
HSK 7-9
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *锁* | 锁* | *锁
to lock; to lock up / a lock (CL:)
HSK 5
(a person's) age / CL: , 個|个
HSK 5
guitar (loanword) / CL:
HSK 7-9
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *劲* | 劲* | *劲
strength / energy / enthusiasm / spirit / mood / expression / interest / CL: / Taiwan pr. [jing4]
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *拿* | 拿* | *拿
to hold / to seize / to catch / to apprehend / to take / (used in the same way as : to mark the following noun as a direct object)
HSK 1
scissors / CL:
HSK 5
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *伞* | 伞* | *伞
umbrella / parasol / CL:
HSK 4
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *剑* | 剑* | *剑
double-edged sword / CL: , / classifier for blows of a sword
HSK 6
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *刀* | 刀* | *刀
knife / blade / single-edged sword / cutlass / CL: / (slang) dollar (loanword) / classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper) / classifier for knife cuts or stabs
HSK 3
instrument of the violin family (violin, viola, cello or double bass) / CL:
(flaming) torch / CL:
HSK 7-9
rifle / CL: ,
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *枪* | 枪* | *枪
gun / firearm / rifle / spear / thing with shape or function similar to a gun / CL: , , 桿|杆, 條|条, / to substitute for another person in a test / to knock / classifier for rifle shots
HSK 5
erhu (Chinese 2-string fiddle) / alto fiddle / CL:
chopsticks / CL: 對|对, , , 雙|双
HSK 2
umbrella / CL:
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *尺* | 尺* | *尺
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: ,
HSK 4
abacus / CL: / plan / scheme
HSK 7-9
hoe / CL:
torch / CL:
teapot / CL:
(double-edged) sword / CL: ,
ruler (measuring instrument) / CL:
HSK 4
brush / scrub / CL:
HSK 4
screwdriver / CL:
axe / hatchet / CL:
HSK 7-9
HSK 3
pliers / pincers / tongs / forceps / vise / clamp / claw (of a crab etc) / CL: / (dialect) earring
HSK 7-9
pike / lance / CL: ,
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *勺* | 勺* | *勺
spoon / ladle / CL: / abbr. for 公勺, centiliter (unit of volume)
HSK 6
comb / CL:
HSK 7-9
cane / CL:
fork / CL:
HSK 5
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *掸* | 掸* | *掸
to brush away / to dust off / brush / duster / CL:
shovel; spade; trowel; spatula (kitchen utensil) / CL:
HSK 7-9
pistol / CL:
HSK 7-9
sand / grit / CL: ,
HSK 3
toothbrush / CL:
HSK 4
clippers / scissors / shears / CL:
HSK 5
soup spoon / tablespoon / CL:
chair / CL: , 張|张
HSK 2
a saw / CL:
hammer / CL:
HSK 7-9
knife / CL:
knife / CL:
duster / CL:
vegetable knife / kitchen knife / cleaver / CL:
scoop / ladle / CL:
awl / CL:
tape measure / tape rule / CL:
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *锯* | 锯* | *锯
a saw (CL:) / to saw
HSK 7-9
fan / CL:
HSK 5
whisk broom / small broom / CL:
swab / mop / CL:
iron shovel / spade / CL:
key / CL:
HSK 7-9
spanner / wrench / CL:
cello (CL:)
screwdriver / CL:
drum stick; bass drum mallet / CL:
banana / CL: , , 個|个,
HSK 3
pencil sharpener / CL:
paring knife / fruit knife / CL:
flute / pipe / key / CL:

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