The 100 Most Common Chinese Characters: A Comprehensive Guide

Hanzi Kite November 17, 2024


Learning Chinese characters is essential for mastering the language. The first step in building your Chinese literacy is to familiarize yourself with the most common characters. In this blog post, we’ll explore the 100 most frequently used Chinese characters, providing detailed explanations, example sentences, and their contextual uses to help you understand their meanings and applications.

Why Learn Common Characters?

  • Efficiency: The most frequent 100 characters account for a significant portion of written Chinese texts.
  • Foundation: They are building blocks for more complex characters and compound words.
  • Versatility: Many of these characters are used in both formal and informal contexts.

1. 的 (de)

  • Meaning: Of, ’s (possessive particle).
  • Pronunciation: de (neutral tone).
  • Explanation: The character 的 is used to indicate possession or to modify a noun. It is one of the most common characters in the Chinese language.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 这是我的书。(Zhè shì wǒ de shū.) – “This is my book.”
    • 他有一个很棒的想法。(Tā yǒu yī gè hěn bàng de xiǎngfǎ.) – “He has a great idea.”

2. 一 (yī)

  • Meaning: One.
  • Pronunciation: yī (neutral tone).
  • Explanation: This character represents the number “1” but is also used in various contexts such as indicating unity or emphasis.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 一个人在家。(Yī gè rén zài jiā.) – “One person is at home.”
    • 我们是一家人。(Wǒmen shì yī jiā rén.) – “We are one family.”

3. 是 (shì)

  • Meaning: To be.
  • Pronunciation: shì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Used as the main verb “to be” in Chinese, 是 connects a subject to a noun or adjective.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 他是医生。(Tā shì yīshēng.) – “He is a doctor.”
    • 今天是星期五。(Jīntiān shì xīngqī wǔ.) – “Today is Friday.”

4. 不 (bù)

  • Meaning: Not, no.
  • Pronunciation: bù (fourth tone, changes to second tone before another fourth tone).
  • Explanation: This is a negation word used in many sentence structures.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 我不是学生。(Wǒ bù shì xuéshēng.) – “I am not a student.”
    • 他不喜欢喝茶。(Tā bù xǐhuan hē chá.) – “He doesn’t like drinking tea.”

5. 了 (le)

  • Meaning: Indicates completed action or a change of state.
  • Pronunciation: le (neutral tone).
  • Explanation: 了 is a particle that marks the completion of an action or a change in status.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 我吃了饭。(Wǒ chī le fàn.) – “I ate.”
    • 天气变冷了。(Tiānqì biàn lěng le.) – “The weather has turned cold.”

6. 人 (rén)

  • Meaning: Person, people.
  • Pronunciation: rén (second tone).
  • Explanation: A fundamental character referring to human beings. It also appears in compound words like 男人 (nánrén, “man”) or 女人 (nǚrén, “woman”).
  • Example Sentence:
    • 这个人是我的朋友。(Zhège rén shì wǒ de péngyǒu.) – “This person is my friend.”
    • 中国有很多人。(Zhōngguó yǒu hěn duō rén.) – “There are many people in China.”

7. 我 (wǒ)

  • Meaning: I, me.
  • Pronunciation: wǒ (third tone).
  • Explanation: The first-person pronoun, often used in daily conversations.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 我喜欢学习汉语。(Wǒ xǐhuan xuéxí hànyǔ.) – “I like learning Chinese.”
    • 这是我自己做的。(Zhè shì wǒ zìjǐ zuò de.) – “I made this myself.”

8. 在 (zài)

  • Meaning: At, in, on; to exist.
  • Pronunciation: zài (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Used to indicate location or the present progressive tense.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 他在学校。(Tā zài xuéxiào.) – “He is at school.”
    • 我在学习。(Wǒ zài xuéxí.) – “I am studying.”

9. 有 (yǒu)

  • Meaning: To have, there is/are.
  • Pronunciation: yǒu (third tone).
  • Explanation: A verb indicating possession or existence.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 我有一只狗。(Wǒ yǒu yī zhī gǒu.) – “I have a dog.”
    • 桌子上有一本书。(Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yī běn shū.) – “There is a book on the table.”

10. 他 (tā)

  • Meaning: He, him.
  • Pronunciation: tā (first tone).
  • Explanation: The male third-person pronoun.
  • Example Sentence:
    • 他是我的哥哥。(Tā shì wǒ de gēge.) – “He is my older brother.”
    • 我昨天见到他了。(Wǒ zuótiān jiàndào tā le.) – “I saw him yesterday.”

11. 这 (zhè)

  • Meaning: This.
  • Pronunciation: zhè (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something nearby or previously mentioned.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这是我的手机。(Zhè shì wǒ de shǒujī.) – “This is my phone.”
    • 这个地方很好玩。(Zhège dìfāng hěn hǎowán.) – “This place is very fun.”

12. 中 (zhōng)

  • Meaning: Middle, center, China.
  • Pronunciation: zhōng (first tone).
  • Explanation: This character often refers to something central or intermediate. It is also used in the name for China (中国, Zhōngguó).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我在中国工作。(Wǒ zài Zhōngguó gōngzuò.) – “I work in China.”
    • 他坐在房间中间。(Tā zuò zài fángjiān zhōngjiān.) – “He is sitting in the middle of the room.”

13. 大 (dà)

  • Meaning: Big, large.
  • Pronunciation: dà (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to size or importance. It can also signify age (e.g., elder sibling).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这个房子很大。(Zhège fángzi hěn dà.) – “This house is very big.”
    • 我的大哥是老师。(Wǒ de dàgē shì lǎoshī.) – “My eldest brother is a teacher.”

14. 来 (lái)

  • Meaning: To come.
  • Pronunciation: lái (second tone).
  • Explanation: This character is used to indicate movement toward the speaker or to introduce an action.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他明天会来。(Tā míngtiān huì lái.) – “He will come tomorrow.”
    • 我们来看看这个问题。(Wǒmen lái kànkàn zhège wèntí.) – “Let’s take a look at this issue.”

15. 上 (shàng)

  • Meaning: Up, above, to attend.
  • Pronunciation: shàng (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates a higher position, movement upward, or attending an activity.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他站在山上。(Tā zhàn zài shān shàng.) – “He is standing on the mountain.”
    • 我每天都上班。(Wǒ měitiān dōu shàngbān.) – “I go to work every day.”

16. 国 (guó)

  • Meaning: Country, nation.
  • Pronunciation: guó (second tone).
  • Explanation: Used to refer to nations or countries. Common in names like 中国 (Zhōngguó, China).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你来自哪个国家？(Nǐ láizì nǎge guójiā?) – “Which country are you from?”
    • 这是一个美丽的国家。(Zhè shì yī gè měilì de guójiā.) – “This is a beautiful country.”

17. 年 (nián)

  • Meaning: Year.
  • Pronunciation: nián (second tone).
  • Explanation: Used to indicate time in terms of years.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 今年是2024年。(Jīnnián shì èr líng èr sì nián.) – “This year is 2024.”
    • 他去年去了日本。(Tā qùnián qù le Rìběn.) – “He went to Japan last year.”

18. 出 (chū)

  • Meaning: To exit, go out.
  • Pronunciation: chū (first tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates movement from inside to outside.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他刚刚出门了。(Tā gānggāng chūmén le.) – “He just went out.”
    • 火车几点出发？(Huǒchē jǐ diǎn chūfā?) – “What time does the train depart?”

19. 会 (huì)

  • Meaning: Can, able to, meeting.
  • Pronunciation: huì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to ability or future tense (will). It can also mean a meeting or gathering.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我会说中文。(Wǒ huì shuō zhōngwén.) – “I can speak Chinese.”
    • 我们明天开会。(Wǒmen míngtiān kāihuì.) – “We have a meeting tomorrow.”

20. 可 (kě)

  • Meaning: Can, may.
  • Pronunciation: kě (third tone).
  • Explanation: Often used in combination with other characters to form words like 可是 (kěshì, “but”) or 可能 (kěnéng, “possible”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你可以帮我吗？(Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ ma?) – “Can you help me?”
    • 这杯水可以喝。(Zhè bēi shuǐ kěyǐ hē.) – “This glass of water is drinkable.”

21. 下 (xià)

  • Meaning: Down, below, next.
  • Pronunciation: xià (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates a lower position, movement downward, or the next in sequence.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他从山上下来了。(Tā cóng shānshàng xià lái le.) – “He came down from the mountain.”
    • 我们下星期见。(Wǒmen xià xīngqī jiàn.) – “See you next week.”

22. 个 (gè)

  • Meaning: Measure word for general objects.
  • Pronunciation: gè (neutral tone).
  • Explanation: The most common measure word in Chinese, used to quantify nouns.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 一个苹果多少钱？(Yī gè píngguǒ duōshǎo qián?) – “How much is one apple?”
    • 我们有三个问题。(Wǒmen yǒu sān gè wèntí.) – “We have three questions.”

23. 说 (shuō)

  • Meaning: To speak, to say.
  • Pronunciation: shuō (first tone).
  • Explanation: Used for verbal communication or expressing ideas.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 她在说什么？(Tā zài shuō shénme?) – “What is she saying?”
    • 他说他很忙。(Tā shuō tā hěn máng.) – “He said he is very busy.”

24. 里 (lǐ)

  • Meaning: Inside, within.
  • Pronunciation: lǐ (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to something being inside or within a specific location or space. It is also commonly used in compound words like 家里 (jiālǐ, “at home”) or 心里 (xīnlǐ, “in the heart”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他在房间里看书。(Tā zài fángjiān lǐ kàn shū.) – “He is reading in the room.”
    • 我们在车里等你。(Wǒmen zài chē lǐ děng nǐ.) – “We are waiting for you in the car.”

25. 就 (jiù)

  • Meaning: Then, precisely, exactly.
  • Pronunciation: jiù (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: This versatile character is used to indicate immediacy, emphasis, or causation. It often links two clauses, showing a relationship between them.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我一到家就给你打电话。(Wǒ yī dào jiā jiù gěi nǐ dǎ diànhuà.) – “I’ll call you as soon as I get home.”
    • 这就是我要的东西。(Zhè jiù shì wǒ yào de dōngxi.) – “This is exactly what I want.”

26. 学 (xué)

  • Meaning: To study, to learn.
  • Pronunciation: xué (second tone).
  • Explanation: A fundamental verb in Chinese, it is often combined with other characters to form words like 学生 (xuéshēng, “student”) or 学校 (xuéxiào, “school”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我喜欢学中文。(Wǒ xǐhuan xué zhōngwén.) – “I like learning Chinese.”
    • 他在学校学数学。(Tā zài xuéxiào xué shùxué.) – “He is studying mathematics at school.”

27. 对 (duì)

  • Meaning: Correct, to, towards.
  • Pronunciation: duì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Often used to indicate agreement or direction toward something. It can also mean “correct” in a statement.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你的答案是对的。(Nǐ de dá’àn shì duì de.) – “Your answer is correct.”
    • 他说的话对你很重要。(Tā shuō de huà duì nǐ hěn zhòngyào.) – “What he said is important to you.”

28. 生 (shēng)

  • Meaning: To give birth, life, raw.
  • Pronunciation: shēng (first tone).
  • Explanation: This character has multiple meanings depending on the context, including “life,” “to give birth,” or “raw.” It is also seen in compound words like 学生 (xuéshēng, “student”) or 医生 (yīshēng, “doctor”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 她生了一个孩子。(Tā shēng le yī gè háizi.) – “She gave birth to a child.”
    • 这些菜还没熟，还是生的。(Zhèxiē cài hái méi shú, hái shì shēng de.) – “These dishes aren’t cooked yet; they’re still raw.”

29. 时 (shí)

  • Meaning: Time.
  • Pronunciation: shí (second tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to time or a moment. Commonly seen in words like 时候 (shíhou, “time”) or 时间 (shíjiān, “time/duration”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你什么时候来？(Nǐ shénme shíhou lái?) – “When are you coming?”
    • 时间过得很快。(Shíjiān guò de hěn kuài.) – “Time flies quickly.”

30. 多 (duō)

  • Meaning: Many, much, more.
  • Pronunciation: duō (first tone).
  • Explanation: Used to express quantity or to ask about amounts. It also appears in compound words like 多少 (duōshǎo, “how many/how much”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这里有很多人。(Zhèlǐ yǒu hěn duō rén.) – “There are many people here.”
    • 这件衣服多少钱？(Zhè jiàn yīfu duōshǎo qián?) – “How much is this piece of clothing?”

31. 和 (hé)

  • Meaning: And, with.
  • Pronunciation: hé (second tone).
  • Explanation: This character connects nouns or phrases, similar to “and” in English. It is also used to express being “with” someone.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我和我的朋友一起去公园。(Wǒ hé wǒ de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.) – “I’m going to the park with my friend.”
    • 她喜欢咖啡和茶。(Tā xǐhuan kāfēi hé chá.) – “She likes coffee and tea.”

32. 地 (dì)

  • Meaning: Ground, place.
  • Pronunciation: dì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Often used to refer to locations or the ground. It is also used as a grammatical particle in some contexts (de).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 地上有很多树叶。(Dì shàng yǒu hěn duō shùyè.) – “There are many leaves on the ground.”
    • 这是一个很美的地方。(Zhè shì yī gè hěn měi de dìfāng.) – “This is a very beautiful place.”

33. 要 (yào)

  • Meaning: To want, will, need.
  • Pronunciation: yào (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates desire, necessity, or intention to do something.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我要喝水。(Wǒ yào hē shuǐ.) – “I want to drink water.”
    • 他要去北京出差。(Tā yào qù Běijīng chūchāi.) – “He will go to Beijing for a business trip.”

34. 天 (tiān)

  • Meaning: Day, sky, heaven.
  • Pronunciation: tiān (first tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to the sky or day. Commonly used in contexts like 今天 (jīntiān, “today”) or 天气 (tiānqì, “weather”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 今天天气很好。(Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.) – “The weather is very good today.”
    • 每天都要努力工作。(Měitiān dōu yào nǔlì gōngzuò.) – “Every day, you need to work hard.”

35. 小 (xiǎo)

  • Meaning: Small, little, young.
  • Pronunciation: xiǎo (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to something of a small size or younger age. It can also imply being minor or insignificant in certain contexts.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 小孩子喜欢玩游戏。(Xiǎo háizi xǐhuan wán yóuxì.) – “Children like playing games.”
    • 这只狗很小。(Zhè zhī gǒu hěn xiǎo.) – “This dog is very small.”

36. 自 (zì)

  • Meaning: Self, from.
  • Pronunciation: zì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Often used to refer to oneself or indicate a starting point (e.g., 来自 meaning “to come from”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我来自美国。(Wǒ láizì Měiguó.) – “I am from the United States.”
    • 他做的菜很好吃，很有自己的特色。(Tā zuò de cài hěn hào chī, hěn yǒu zìjǐ de tèsè.) – “The dishes he makes are delicious and have his own unique style.”

37. 下 (xià)

  • Meaning: To descend, below, next.
  • Pronunciation: xià (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates movement downward, something beneath, or the next in a sequence.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他从楼上下来了。(Tā cóng lóu shàng xià lái le.) – “He came down from upstairs.”
    • 我们下次再见。(Wǒmen xiàcì zàijiàn.) – “See you next time.”

38. 用 (yòng)

  • Meaning: To use, useful.
  • Pronunciation: yòng (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: A versatile verb that signifies the act of using something. It also implies utility in some contexts.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 请用这支笔写字。(Qǐng yòng zhè zhī bǐ xiězì.) – “Please use this pen to write.”
    • 这个工具很有用。(Zhège gōngjù hěn yǒuyòng.) – “This tool is very useful.”

39. 们 (men)

  • Meaning: Plural marker for people.
  • Pronunciation: men (neutral tone).
  • Explanation: Used after pronouns or nouns referring to people to make them plural.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我们是好朋友。(Wǒmen shì hǎo péngyǒu.) – “We are good friends.”
    • 他们昨天去了公园。(Tāmen zuótiān qù le gōngyuán.) – “They went to the park yesterday.”

40. 子 (zǐ)

  • Meaning: Son, child, seed.
  • Pronunciation: zǐ (third tone).
  • Explanation: This character is often seen in compound words and phrases, and it carries meanings like “child” or “offspring.”
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这个孩子很聪明。(Zhège háizi hěn cōngmíng.) – “This child is very smart.”
    • 苹果子可以种在土里。(Píngguǒ zǐ kěyǐ zhòng zài tǔ lǐ.) – “Apple seeds can be planted in the soil.”

41. 得 (de, děi)

  • Meaning: Structural particle, to need.
  • Pronunciation:
    • de (neutral tone): Structural particle.
    • děi (third tone): To need, must.
  • Explanation:
    • As de, it is used to connect verbs with complements.
    • As děi, it means “must” or “have to.”
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他跑得很快。(Tā pǎo de hěn kuài.) – “He runs very fast.”
    • 我得去买些东西。(Wǒ děi qù mǎi xiē dōngxi.) – “I have to go buy some things.”

42. 生 (shēng)

  • Meaning: To give birth, life, raw.
  • Pronunciation: shēng (first tone).
  • Explanation: This character has diverse meanings, including “life,” “to give birth,” and “raw.”
  • Example Sentences:
    • 生命很宝贵。(Shēngmìng hěn bǎoguì.) – “Life is precious.”
    • 这些肉是生的，不能吃。(Zhèxiē ròu shì shēng de, bùnéng chī.) – “This meat is raw and cannot be eaten.”

43. 前 (qián)

  • Meaning: Front, before.
  • Pronunciation: qián (second tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to something ahead in space or earlier in time.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他站在我前面。(Tā zhàn zài wǒ qiánmiàn.) – “He is standing in front of me.”
    • 两天前我见过他。(Liǎng tiān qián wǒ jiànguò tā.) – “I saw him two days ago.”

44. 想 (xiǎng)

  • Meaning: To think, to want, to miss.
  • Pronunciation: xiǎng (third tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates thought, desire, or yearning for someone or something.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我想学更多的中文。(Wǒ xiǎng xué gèng duō de zhōngwén.) – “I want to learn more Chinese.”
    • 我很想我的家人。(Wǒ hěn xiǎng wǒ de jiārén.) – “I miss my family a lot.”

45. 主 (zhǔ)

  • Meaning: Main, master.
  • Pronunciation: zhǔ (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to something central or dominant, as well as a person in charge.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这是一部主流电影。(Zhè shì yī bù zhǔliú diànyǐng.) – “This is a mainstream movie.”
    • 他是这个项目的负责人，也就是项目主。(Tā shì zhège xiàngmù de fùzérén, yě jiù shì xiàngmù zhǔ.) – “He is the person in charge of this project, the project leader.”

46. 后 (hòu)

  • Meaning: Behind, after, later.
  • Pronunciation: hòu (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to something at the back, a later time, or a future point. Common in time-related phrases and spatial contexts.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他站在我后面。(Tā zhàn zài wǒ hòumiàn.) – “He is standing behind me.”
    • 吃完饭后我们去看电影。(Chī wán fàn hòu wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng.) – “After eating, we’ll go watch a movie.”

47. 面 (miàn)

  • Meaning: Face, side, surface.
  • Pronunciation: miàn (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Used to describe surfaces, sides, or directions. It also means “face” in the context of appearance or human expression.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我喜欢站在窗户前面。(Wǒ xǐhuan zhàn zài chuānghù qiánmiàn.) – “I like standing in front of the window.”
    • 她的脸上总是带着微笑，非常有面子。(Tā de liǎn shàng zǒng shì dàizhe wēixiào, fēicháng yǒu miànzi.) – “She always has a smile on her face and seems very confident.”

48. 看 (kàn)

  • Meaning: To look, to watch, to see.
  • Pronunciation: kàn (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: A fundamental verb used for seeing, watching, or visiting. It’s also used metaphorically to mean “to consider.”
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我喜欢看电影。(Wǒ xǐhuan kàn diànyǐng.) – “I like watching movies.”
    • 你怎么看这个问题？(Nǐ zěnme kàn zhège wèntí?) – “What do you think about this issue?”

49. 开 (kāi)

  • Meaning: To open, to start, to drive.
  • Pronunciation: kāi (first tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to the act of opening or starting something, including machinery, vehicles, and events.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 请开门。(Qǐng kāimén.) – “Please open the door.”
    • 他会开车吗？(Tā huì kāichē ma?) – “Can he drive a car?”

50. 因 (yīn)

  • Meaning: Because, cause, reason.
  • Pronunciation: yīn (first tone).
  • Explanation: Often used in conjunction with 为 (wèi) to form 因为 (yīnwèi), meaning “because.” It can also appear in phrases about causation.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 因为下雨，我们取消了旅行。(Yīnwèi xiàyǔ, wǒmen qǔxiāo le lǚxíng.) – “Because it rained, we canceled the trip.”
    • 一切都有原因。(Yīqiè dōu yǒu yuányīn.) – “Everything has a reason.”

51. 情 (qíng)

  • Meaning: Feeling, emotion, situation.
  • Pronunciation: qíng (second tone).
  • Explanation: Often associated with emotions and relationships, as well as contexts like situations or conditions.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他对她的感情很深。(Tā duì tā de gǎnqíng hěn shēn.) – “He has deep feelings for her.”
    • 目前的情况很复杂。(Mùqián de qíngkuàng hěn fùzá.) – “The current situation is very complicated.”

52. 行 (xíng, háng)

  • Meaning: To walk, OK, profession.
  • Pronunciation:
    • xíng (second tone): To walk, to be OK.
    • háng (second tone): Profession, line of work.
  • Explanation:
    • As xíng, it indicates ability, movement, or agreement.
    • As háng, it refers to a line of work or industry.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你觉得这样行吗？(Nǐ juéde zhèyàng xíng ma?) – “Do you think this will work?”
    • 他从事银行业。(Tā cóngshì yínhángyè.) – “He works in the banking industry.”

53. 作 (zuò)

  • Meaning: To do, to make.
  • Pronunciation: zuò (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: A key verb used to describe actions or the creation of something. It is also found in compound words like 工作 (gōngzuò, “work”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他每天作业都做得很好。(Tā měitiān zuòyè dōu zuò de hěn hǎo.) – “He does his homework well every day.”
    • 这是谁作的画？(Zhè shì shéi zuò de huà?) – “Who made this painting?”

54. 方 (fāng)

  • Meaning: Direction, method, square.
  • Pronunciation: fāng (first tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to directions, methods, or shapes (e.g., square). It is commonly seen in expressions like 方法 (fāngfǎ, “method”) or 地方 (dìfāng, “place”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你有解决问题的方法吗？(Nǐ yǒu jiějué wèntí de fāngfǎ ma?) – “Do you have a method to solve the problem?”
    • 他住在远方。(Tā zhù zài yuǎnfāng.) – “He lives far away.”

55. 三 (sān)

  • Meaning: Three.
  • Pronunciation: sān (first tone).
  • Explanation: The number three is commonly used in counting, idioms, and cultural references.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我有三个苹果。(Wǒ yǒu sān gè píngguǒ.) – “I have three apples.”
    • 他三天后回来。(Tā sān tiān hòu huílái.) – “He will come back in three days.”

56. 经 (jīng)

  • Meaning: To pass through, classic, experience.
  • Pronunciation: jīng (first tone).
  • Explanation: Used in contexts involving time, processes, or experience. It can also refer to “classics” in literature. Commonly seen in words like 已经 (yǐjīng, “already”) or 经济 (jīngjì, “economy”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我已经吃过晚饭了。(Wǒ yǐjīng chī guò wǎnfàn le.) – “I have already eaten dinner.”
    • 他学的是经济专业。(Tā xué de shì jīngjì zhuānyè.) – “He is studying economics.”

57. 本 (běn)

  • Meaning: Root, origin, book, volume.
  • Pronunciation: běn (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to the origin or basis of something. It is also a measure word for books. Common in phrases like 本来 (běnlái, “originally”) or 一本书 (yī běn shū, “a book”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这本书很有意思。(Zhè běn shū hěn yǒuyìsi.) – “This book is very interesting.”
    • 他本来不喜欢运动，现在每天都锻炼。(Tā běnlái bù xǐhuān yùndòng, xiànzài měitiān dōu duànliàn.) – “He originally didn’t like exercising, but now he works out every day.”

58. 情 (qíng)

  • Meaning: Emotion, affection, situation.
  • Pronunciation: qíng (second tone).
  • Explanation: Used to describe emotions, relationships, or situations. Appears in terms like 感情 (gǎnqíng, “emotion”) or 情况 (qíngkuàng, “situation”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他的感情很丰富。(Tā de gǎnqíng hěn fēngfù.) – “He is very emotional.”
    • 当前的情况很复杂。(Dāngqián de qíngkuàng hěn fùzá.) – “The current situation is very complicated.”

59. 见 (jiàn)

  • Meaning: To see, to meet, to notice.
  • Pronunciation: jiàn (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Commonly used to indicate seeing or meeting someone. It can also mean “to perceive.” Found in phrases like 看见 (kànjiàn, “to see”) or 见面 (jiànmiàn, “to meet”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我昨天在公园看见了他。(Wǒ zuótiān zài gōngyuán kànjiàn le tā.) – “I saw him at the park yesterday.”
    • 我们明天见面吧。(Wǒmen míngtiān jiànmiàn ba.) – “Let’s meet tomorrow.”

60. 实 (shí)

  • Meaning: Real, true, fact.
  • Pronunciation: shí (second tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to something real, authentic, or factual. It often appears in terms like 实际 (shíjì, “actual”) or 事实 (shìshí, “fact”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他的想法很实际。(Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn shíjì.) – “His ideas are very practical.”
    • 这是一个事实。(Zhè shì yī gè shìshí.) – “This is a fact.”

61. 动 (dòng)

  • Meaning: To move, movement, action.
  • Pronunciation: dòng (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Describes physical movement or an action. Often seen in phrases like 运动 (yùndòng, “exercise”) or 行动 (xíngdòng, “action”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他喜欢做运动，比如跑步和游泳。(Tā xǐhuān zuò yùndòng, bǐrú pǎobù hé yóuyǒng.) – “He likes exercising, such as running and swimming.”
    • 我们需要马上采取行动。(Wǒmen xūyào mǎshàng cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.) – “We need to take action immediately.”

62. 高 (gāo)

  • Meaning: High, tall.
  • Pronunciation: gāo (first tone).
  • Explanation: Describes height or a high level of something. Appears in words like 高兴 (gāoxìng, “happy”) or 高度 (gāodù, “altitude”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这座山很高。(Zhè zuò shān hěn gāo.) – “This mountain is very tall.”
    • 我感到很高兴见到你。(Wǒ gǎndào hěn gāoxìng jiàndào nǐ.) – “I’m very happy to see you.”

63. 名 (míng)

  • Meaning: Name, fame, reputation.
  • Pronunciation: míng (second tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to a person’s name or reputation. Frequently used in words like 名字 (míngzì, “name”) or 有名 (yǒumíng, “famous”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你的名字是什么？(Nǐ de míngzì shì shénme?) – “What is your name?”
    • 他是一位很有名的歌手。(Tā shì yī wèi hěn yǒumíng de gēshǒu.) – “He is a very famous singer.”

64. 分 (fēn)

  • Meaning: To divide, minute, fraction.
  • Pronunciation: fēn (first tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates division or a fraction of time, as well as separation. Common in phrases like 分钟 (fēnzhōng, “minute”) or 评分 (píngfēn, “scoring”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 请给我五分钟。(Qǐng gěi wǒ wǔ fēnzhōng.) – “Please give me five minutes.”
    • 我们需要分工合作。(Wǒmen xūyào fēngōng hézuò.) – “We need to divide the work and cooperate.”

65. 正 (zhèng)

  • Meaning: Correct, right, straight, just now.
  • Pronunciation: zhèng (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: This character is used to indicate correctness, uprightness, or the idea of something happening at the moment. It also plays a role in time-related expressions.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你的答案是正确的。(Nǐ de dá’àn shì zhèngquè de.) – “Your answer is correct.”
    • 我正在看书。(Wǒ zhèngzài kàn shū.) – “I’m reading a book right now.”

66. 外 (wài)

  • Meaning: Outside, foreign, external.
  • Pronunciation: wài (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates something external or foreign. Commonly used in contexts like location or international relations.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他在外面等你。(Tā zài wàimiàn děng nǐ.) – “He is waiting for you outside.”
    • 我们喜欢吃外国菜。(Wǒmen xǐhuān chī wàiguó cài.) – “We like eating foreign food.”

67. 表 (biǎo)

  • Meaning: Table, form, surface, watch (timepiece).
  • Pronunciation: biǎo (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to external appearances, forms, or timepieces like a wristwatch. Common in words like 手表 (shǒubiǎo, “wristwatch”) or 表面 (biǎomiàn, “surface”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你的手表很漂亮。(Nǐ de shǒubiǎo hěn piàoliang.) – “Your wristwatch is very beautiful.”
    • 不要只看表面，要深入了解。(Bùyào zhǐ kàn biǎomiàn, yào shēnrù liǎojiě.) – “Don’t just look at the surface, delve deeper.”

68. 定 (dìng)

  • Meaning: To set, decide, fix.
  • Pronunciation: dìng (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to making something definite or fixed. It’s often seen in contexts of making plans or setting something in place.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我们还没决定什么时候出发。(Wǒmen hái méi juédìng shénme shíhòu chūfā.) – “We haven’t decided when to leave.”
    • 请把时间定下来。(Qǐng bǎ shíjiān dìng xiàlái.) – “Please set the time.”

69. 意 (yì)

  • Meaning: Idea, meaning, intention.
  • Pronunciation: yì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates thoughts, intentions, or meanings. Frequently appears in terms like 意思 (yìsi, “meaning”) or 意义 (yìyì, “significance”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这个词的意思是什么？(Zhège cí de yìsi shì shénme?) – “What does this word mean?”
    • 他的话很有意义。(Tā de huà hěn yǒu yìyì.) – “His words are very meaningful.”

70. 无 (wú)

  • Meaning: None, without, not.
  • Pronunciation: wú (second tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates absence or negation. Common in formal contexts or classical Chinese, and appears in words like 无法 (wúfǎ, “unable to”) or 无聊 (wúliáo, “boring”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我无法完成这个任务。(Wǒ wúfǎ wánchéng zhège rènwù.) – “I’m unable to complete this task.”
    • 他觉得很无聊，想找点事情做。(Tā juéde hěn wúliáo, xiǎng zhǎo diǎn shìqíng zuò.) – “He feels bored and wants to find something to do.”

71. 手 (shǒu)

  • Meaning: Hand.
  • Pronunciation: shǒu (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to the physical hand or skills. Often used in expressions related to manual work or proficiency.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他把手机放在桌子上。(Tā bǎ shǒujī fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.) – “He put his phone on the table.”
    • 他的手很巧，会做很多东西。(Tā de shǒu hěn qiǎo, huì zuò hěn duō dōngxī.) – “He is very skillful and can make many things.”

72. 主 (zhǔ)

  • Meaning: Main, master, host.
  • Pronunciation: zhǔ (third tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates a primary position or role. Common in words like 主人 (zhǔrén, “master”) or 主要 (zhǔyào, “main”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他是这只狗的主人。(Tā shì zhè zhī gǒu de zhǔrén.) – “He is the owner of this dog.”
    • 主要问题是时间不够。(Zhǔyào wèntí shì shíjiān bùgòu.) – “The main problem is that there isn’t enough time.”

73. 心 (xīn)

  • Meaning: Heart, mind.
  • Pronunciation: xīn (first tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to the physical heart or emotions and thoughts. Seen in phrases like 关心 (guānxīn, “to care about”) or 开心 (kāixīn, “happy”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他很关心他的朋友。(Tā hěn guānxīn tā de péngyǒu.) – “He cares a lot about his friends.”
    • 今天我很开心。(Jīntiān wǒ hěn kāixīn.) – “I’m very happy today.”

74. 重 (zhòng, chóng)

  • Meaning: Heavy, important, again.
  • Pronunciation:
    • zhòng (fourth tone): Heavy or important.
    • chóng (second tone): Again, repeatedly.
  • Explanation: When pronounced zhòng, it refers to weight or significance. When pronounced chóng, it means “again.”
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这个箱子很重。(Zhège xiāngzi hěn zhòng.) – “This box is very heavy.”
    • 请再重复一遍。(Qǐng zài chóngfù yī biàn.) – “Please repeat that again.”

75. 代 (dài)

  • Meaning: Generation, era, substitute, on behalf of.
  • Pronunciation: dài (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Often used to represent a generation, substitution, or acting on someone’s behalf. It appears in words like 代表 (dàibiǎo, “representative”) or 现代 (xiàndài, “modern”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他代表公司参加了会议。(Tā dàibiǎo gōngsī cānjiāle huìyì.) – “He attended the meeting on behalf of the company.”
    • 现代科技发展很快。(Xiàndài kējì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.) – “Modern technology is developing rapidly.”

76. 发 (fā)

  • Meaning: To send, to emit, to develop.
  • Pronunciation: fā (first tone).
  • Explanation: This character is widely used to indicate sending or releasing something, or even economic and personal growth. Seen in terms like 发展 (fāzhǎn, “to develop”) or 发邮件 (fā yóujiàn, “to send an email”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我已经发了邮件。(Wǒ yǐjīng fāle yóujiàn.) – “I have already sent the email.”
    • 城市正在快速发展。(Chéngshì zhèngzài kuàisù fāzhǎn.) – “The city is rapidly developing.”

77. 新 (xīn)

  • Meaning: New, fresh.
  • Pronunciation: xīn (first tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to anything new or recent. Appears in words like 新闻 (xīnwén, “news”) or 新年 (xīnnián, “New Year”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我买了一辆新车。(Wǒ mǎile yī liàng xīnchē.) – “I bought a new car.”
    • 你听说了吗？这是今天的新闻。(Nǐ tīngshuō le ma? Zhè shì jīntiān de xīnwén.) – “Have you heard? This is today’s news.”

78. 使 (shǐ)

  • Meaning: To make, to cause, to use.
  • Pronunciation: shǐ (third tone).
  • Explanation: Used to indicate causing something to happen or making someone do something. It’s also used in formal contexts for “use.” Common phrases include 使用 (shǐyòng, “to use”) or 使得 (shǐdé, “to cause”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 请正确使用这个工具。(Qǐng zhèngquè shǐyòng zhège gōngjù.) – “Please use this tool correctly.”
    • 这件事使我很高兴。(Zhè jiàn shì shǐ wǒ hěn gāoxìng.) – “This event makes me very happy.”

79. 方 (fāng)

  • Meaning: Square, direction, method.
  • Pronunciation: fāng (first tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to shapes, directions, or ways of doing something. Common words include 方向 (fāngxiàng, “direction”) or 方法 (fāngfǎ, “method”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你走错方向了。(Nǐ zǒu cuò fāngxiàng le.) – “You went in the wrong direction.”
    • 我们需要想个新的方法解决问题。(Wǒmen xūyào xiǎng gè xīn de fāngfǎ jiějué wèntí.) – “We need to come up with a new way to solve the problem.”

80. 言 (yán)

  • Meaning: Word, speech.
  • Pronunciation: yán (second tone).
  • Explanation: Relates to speaking or expressing oneself. Often appears in compound words like 语言 (yǔyán, “language”) or 发言 (fāyán, “to speak”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他会说很多种语言。(Tā huì shuō hěnduō zhǒng yǔyán.) – “He can speak many languages.”
    • 她在会议上发了言。(Tā zài huìyì shàng fāle yán.) – “She spoke at the meeting.”

81. 少 (shǎo, shào)

  • Meaning: Few, little, less, young.
  • Pronunciation:
    • shǎo (third tone): Few, less.
    • shào (fourth tone): Young.
  • Explanation: Describes quantity or youth. Seen in words like 少数 (shǎoshù, “minority”) or 少年 (shàonián, “youth”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 水不够了，请少用一点。(Shuǐ bùgòu le, qǐng shǎo yòng yīdiǎn.) – “There’s not enough water, please use less.”
    • 这些少年很有活力。(Zhèxiē shàonián hěn yǒu huólì.) – “These young people are very energetic.”

82. 将 (jiāng)

  • Meaning: Will, shall, to take, to bring.
  • Pronunciation: jiāng (first tone).
  • Explanation: Commonly used to indicate future actions or to show a formal action of taking/bringing something. Seen in phrases like 将来 (jiānglái, “future”) or 将要 (jiāngyào, “about to”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我将来想当老师。(Wǒ jiānglái xiǎng dāng lǎoshī.) – “I want to become a teacher in the future.”
    • 他将书放在桌上。(Tā jiāng shū fàng zài zhuō shàng.) – “He placed the book on the table.”

83. 由 (yóu)

  • Meaning: From, by, because of.
  • Pronunciation: yóu (second tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates the origin, cause, or person responsible. Common phrases include 由于 (yóuyú, “due to”) or 自由 (zìyóu, “freedom”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 由于天气不好，比赛取消了。(Yóuyú tiānqì bù hǎo, bǐsài qǔxiāo le.) – “Due to bad weather, the game was canceled.”
    • 每个人都有选择的自由。(Měi gèrén dōu yǒu xuǎnzé de zìyóu.) – “Everyone has the freedom to choose.”

84. 物 (wù)

  • Meaning: Thing, object, matter.
  • Pronunciation: wù (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to tangible objects or general matters. Commonly appears in words like 动物 (dòngwù, “animal”) or 事物 (shìwù, “thing”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我喜欢小动物，比如猫和狗。(Wǒ xǐhuān xiǎo dòngwù, bǐrú māo hé gǒu.) – “I like small animals, such as cats and dogs.”
    • 这是一种很奇怪的事物。(Zhè shì yī zhǒng hěn qíguài de shìwù.) – “This is a very strange thing.”

85. 此 (cǐ)

  • Meaning: This, here.
  • Pronunciation: cǐ (third tone).
  • Explanation: A formal way to say “this” or “here.” Frequently used in literary and official contexts. Common phrases include 因此 (yīncǐ, “therefore”) or 彼此 (bǐcǐ, “each other”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 因此，我们需要做出改变。(Yīncǐ, wǒmen xūyào zuòchū gǎibiàn.) – “Therefore, we need to make changes.”
    • 彼此帮助是很重要的。(Bǐcǐ bāngzhù shì hěn zhòngyào de.) – “Helping each other is very important.”

86. 实 (shí)

  • Meaning: Real, true, honest, solid.
  • Pronunciation: shí (second tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to reality or honesty. Appears in terms like 实际 (shíjì, “reality”) or 实现 (shíxiàn, “to realize”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我们必须面对实际问题。(Wǒmen bìxū miànduì shíjì wèntí.) – “We must face the real problems.”
    • 他的梦想终于实现了。(Tā de mèngxiǎng zhōngyú shíxiàn le.) – “His dream finally came true.”

87. 家 (jiā)

  • Meaning: Home, family.
  • Pronunciation: jiā (first tone).
  • Explanation: Represents one’s home or family. It is also used in a broader sense, such as 国家 (guójiā, “country”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我家在北京。(Wǒ jiā zài Běijīng.) – “My home is in Beijing.”
    • 家庭是生活的重要部分。(Jiātíng shì shēnghuó de zhòngyào bùfèn.) – “Family is an important part of life.”

88. 高 (gāo)

  • Meaning: High, tall.
  • Pronunciation: gāo (first tone).
  • Explanation: Describes height or a high standard. Appears in words like 高度 (gāodù, “height”) or 高兴 (gāoxìng, “happy”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这座山很高。(Zhè zuò shān hěn gāo.) – “This mountain is very tall.”
    • 我今天很高兴。(Wǒ jīntiān hěn gāoxìng.) – “I’m very happy today.”

89. 啊 (a)

  • Meaning: An interjection or exclamation.
  • Pronunciation: a (neutral tone).
  • Explanation: Often used at the end of sentences to express surprise, emphasis, or agreement. Its tone can vary depending on context.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 真好啊！(Zhēn hǎo a!) – “So great!”
    • 你来了啊！(Nǐ lái le a!) – “Oh, you’ve come!”

90. 被 (bèi)

  • Meaning: By (in passive sentences), to suffer.
  • Pronunciation: bèi (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Used to construct passive sentences, where the subject receives an action.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我的手机被偷了。(Wǒ de shǒujī bèi tōu le.) – “My phone was stolen.”
    • 他被老师批评了。(Tā bèi lǎoshī pīpíng le.) – “He was criticized by the teacher.”

91. 共 (gòng)

  • Meaning: Together, total.
  • Pronunciation: gòng (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to sharing or combining resources. Common in 共同 (gòngtóng, “common”) or 总共 (zǒnggòng, “total”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我们有一个共同的目标。(Wǒmen yǒu yīgè gòngtóng de mùbiāo.) – “We have a common goal.”
    • 总共花了五百块。(Zǒnggòng huāle wǔbǎi kuài.) – “It cost a total of 500 yuan.”

92. 关 (guān)

  • Meaning: To close, to turn off, relation.
  • Pronunciation: guān (first tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates shutting something or having a relationship. Found in words like 关系 (guānxi, “relationship”) or 关门 (guānmén, “close the door”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 请把灯关掉。(Qǐng bǎ dēng guān diào.) – “Please turn off the light.”
    • 我们之间没有关系。(Wǒmen zhījiān méiyǒu guānxi.) – “There is no relationship between us.”

93. 名 (míng)

  • Meaning: Name, fame.
  • Pronunciation: míng (second tone).
  • Explanation: Used to describe names or a reputation. Common in 名字 (míngzi, “name”) or 著名 (zhùmíng, “famous”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 你的名字是什么？(Nǐ de míngzi shì shénme?) – “What’s your name?”
    • 他是一位著名的歌手。(Tā shì yī wèi zhùmíng de gēshǒu.) – “He is a famous singer.”

94. 次 (cì)

  • Meaning: Time (as in occurrences), order.
  • Pronunciation: cì (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to frequency or sequence. Often used in 第一次 (dì yī cì, “the first time”) or 下次 (xiàcì, “next time”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这是我第一次来中国。(Zhè shì wǒ dì yī cì lái Zhōngguó.) – “This is my first time coming to China.”
    • 下次我们再见吧。(Xiàcì wǒmen zàijiàn ba.) – “Let’s meet again next time.”

95. 情 (qíng)

  • Meaning: Feeling, emotion, situation.
  • Pronunciation: qíng (second tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to emotions, states, or situations. Frequently seen in words like 感情 (gǎnqíng, “emotion”) or 情况 (qíngkuàng, “situation”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 她的感情很丰富。(Tā de gǎnqíng hěn fēngfù.) – “Her emotions are very rich.”
    • 现在的情况怎么样？(Xiànzài de qíngkuàng zěnme yàng?) – “How is the situation now?”

96. 表 (biǎo)

  • Meaning: Watch, form, express.
  • Pronunciation: biǎo (third tone).
  • Explanation: This character has multiple meanings depending on the context. For example, 手表 (shǒubiǎo) means “watch,” while 表明 (biǎomíng) means “to make clear.”
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我的手表坏了。(Wǒ de shǒubiǎo huài le.) – “My watch is broken.”
    • 他表明了自己的态度。(Tā biǎomíng le zìjǐ de tàidù.) – “He made his attitude clear.”

97. 什 (shén)

  • Meaning: What (used in questions).
  • Pronunciation: shén (second tone).
  • Explanation: Commonly used as part of the word 什么 (shénme, “what”). This is one of the most frequently used question words in Chinese.
  • Example Sentences:
    • 这是什么？(Zhè shì shénme?) – “What is this?”
    • 你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shénme?) – “What are you doing?”

98. 再 (zài)

  • Meaning: Again, once more.
  • Pronunciation: zài (fourth tone).
  • Explanation: Indicates repetition of an action or doing something later. Found in phrases like 再见 (zàijiàn, “goodbye”) or 再一次 (zài yīcì, “one more time”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 我们明天再谈吧。(Wǒmen míngtiān zài tán ba.) – “Let’s talk again tomorrow.”
    • 再见！(Zàijiàn!) – “Goodbye!”

99. 开 (kāi)

  • Meaning: To open, to start.
  • Pronunciation: kāi (first tone).
  • Explanation: Often used to describe opening, starting, or operating something. It appears in phrases like 开门 (kāimén, “open the door”) or 开始 (kāishǐ, “to start”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 请把门开开。(Qǐng bǎ mén kāi kāi.) – “Please open the door.”
    • 我们准备开始了。(Wǒmen zhǔnbèi kāishǐ le.) – “We are ready to start.”

100. 手 (shǒu)

  • Meaning: Hand.
  • Pronunciation: shǒu (third tone).
  • Explanation: Refers to the physical hand but is also used in compound words like 高手 (gāoshǒu, “expert”) or 动手 (dòngshǒu, “to start doing”).
  • Example Sentences:
    • 他的手很大。(Tā de shǒu hěn dà.) – “His hands are very big.”
    • 我们需要马上动手工作。(Wǒmen xūyào mǎshàng dòngshǒu gōngzuò.) – “We need to start working right away.”

Summary

Learning these 100 most common Chinese characters provides a strong foundation for understanding and communicating in Chinese. These characters are building blocks that appear in countless words and phrases, making them essential for any learner.

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