When learning a language, using a dictionary is essential. Unfortunately, in the process of
learning Chinese, there has been a lack of a beginner-friendly Chinese-English dictionary,
which has significantly hindered the promotion of the language. Fortunately, our newly
released Chinese-English dictionary is set to change this.
Our new dictionary employs an innovative character lookup method—the Radical Table
Indexing System. This system integrates all essential radicals into a compact table, along with
basic stroke patterns, allowing users to quickly locate characters. This greatly improves lookup
efficiency.
This dictionary features a beginner-friendly operating system:
- The radical table includes 104 key radicals, grouped into 26 sets (four radicals per set) and
labeled alphabetically for clarity and ease of use. - With a few simple rules, users can efficiently find characters—even absolute beginners can
master it effortlessly.
Mastering the radical table is crucial for beginners. To aid this, we provide:
- "Basic Structures and Strokes of Chinese Characters": A table summarizing fundamental
character structures, eight basic strokes, and their variants. - "A Brief History of Ancient Chinese Civilization": A short article introducing China’s
historical achievements through 104 keywords (grouped like the radicals). Learning these
keywords helps users grasp the radicals naturally.
Lookup Rules (Simple & Efficient)
- Radical + Radical Search:
- Click the primary radical (full-sized, prioritized by left/top position), then the secondary
radical. - Example: For 准 (zhǔn), click 冫 (ice radical) + 隹 (short-tailed bird radical).
- Click the primary radical (full-sized, prioritized by left/top position), then the secondary
- Radical + Stroke Search:
- If no secondary radical exists, click the primary radical + the most prominent stroke.
- Example: For 冰 (bīng), click 冫 + 亅 (hook stroke).
- Stroke + Radical Search:
- If no primary radical exists, click the dominant stroke + a minor radical.
- Example: For 丢 (diū), click 丿 (down-left stroke) + 厶 (private radical).
- Stroke + Stroke Search:
- For characters without radicals, use strokes.
- Example: For 入 (rù), click 丿 + ㇏ (right-falling stroke).
Pro Tip: Click the primary radical + the "Display" button to show all related characters
instantly. Since each character has a fixed position in the table, users can efficiently learn new
vocabulary through comparison.
Additional Features
- 1,200+ characters (covering 90%+ of common usage).
- Compound words &例句 (example sentences): Since most Chinese words are compounds, the dictionary provides optimal word combinations and contextual examples—key for vocabulary expansion.
We hope this dictionary becomes an indispensable tool for Chinese learners!
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准 (zhǔn)
Meaning:
The character 准 primarily means
"standard," "accurate," or "to allow."
Depending on the context, it is often used
to denote precision, correctness, or
permission.
Most Common Phrase: 准确 (zhǔn què)
Explanation:
- 准确 (zhǔn què)
- Meaning: "Accurate" or "precise."
- Explanation: Refers to being correct,
exact, or free from error in
measurement, description, or
judgment.
Example Sentence:
- Chinese: 他的答案非常准确。
- Pinyin: Tā de dá'àn fēicháng zhǔnquè.
- English: "His answer is very accurate."
冰 (bīng)
Meaning:
The character 冰 primarily means "ice" or
"frozen." It is often associated with cold
temperatures, frozen water, or chilled
things.
Most Common Phrase: 冰块 (bīng kuài)
Explanation:
- 冰块 (bīng kuài)
- Meaning: "Ice cubes" or "chunks of ice."
- Explanation: This refers to small pieces
of ice commonly used to cool
beverages or preserve items at a low
temperature.
Example Sentence:
- 我喜欢在饮料里加冰块。
- Wǒ xǐhuān zài yǐnliào lǐ jiā bīng kuài.
- "I like adding ice cubes to my drink."
冰
准
次 (cì)
Meaning:
The character 次 primarily means "time" in
the sense of occurrences or frequency,
such as "once," "twice," or "next." It can
also imply a sequence or order.
Most Common Phrase: 这次 (zhè cì)
- 这次 (zhè cì):
- Meaning: "This time."
- Explanation: This phrase refers to an
event or action's current instance or
occurrence. It distinguishes the
present event from previous or future
ones.
Example Sentence:
- 这次考试我准备得很充分。
- Zhè cì kǎoshì wǒ zhǔnbèi de hěn
chōngfèn. - "I prepared very well for this exam."
冲 (chōng)
Meaning:
The character 冲 means "to rush," "to
charge," or "to flush." It conveys a sense of
rapid movement or forceful action.
Most Common Phrase: 冲动 (chōng dòng)
Explanation:
- 冲动 (chōng dòng):
- Meaning: "Impulse" or "impulsive."
- Explanation: This phrase refers to
acting or behaving without careful
thought, driven by emotion or a
sudden urge. It can describe both
positive and negative actions that
occur spontaneously.
Example Sentence:
- Chinese: 我可能是太冲动了。
- Pinyin: Wǒ kěnéng shì tài chōngdòng le.
- English: "Maybe I was too impulsive."
冲
次
决 (jué)
Meaning:
The character 决 means "to decide," "to
resolve," or "to determine." It conveys a
sense of making a firm choice or reaching a
conclusion.
Most Common Phrase: 决定 (jué dìng)
Explanation:
- 决定 (jué dìng):
- Meaning: "To decide" or "decision."
- Explanation: This phrase describes
making a choice after considering or
reaching a conclusion about a matter.
It can also refer to the decision itself.
Example Sentence:
- 我们需要尽快做出决定。
- Wǒmen xūyào jǐnkuài zuòchū juédìng.
- "We need to make a decision as soon as
possible."
冷 (lěng)
Meaning:
The character 冷 means "cold," referring to
low temperatures or a feeling of chilliness.
It can also metaphorically describe a cold
or indifferent attitude.
Most Common Phrase: 冷气 (lěng qì)
Explanation:
- 冷气 (lěng qì):
- Meaning: "Air conditioning" or "cold
air." - Explanation: This phrase often refers to
artificially cooled air produced by an
air conditioner.
Example Sentence:
- 天气太热了，我们开冷气吧。
- Tiānqì tài rèle, wǒmen kāi lěngqì ba.
- "It's too hot. Let's turn on the air
conditioner."
冷
决
况 (kuàng)
Meaning:
The character 况 generally refers to
"condition," "situation," or "circumstance."
It conveys the idea of a state of affairs or
the prevailing conditions at a particular
time.
Most Common Phrase: 情况 (qíng kuàng)
- 情况 (qíng kuàng):
- Meaning: "Situation" or "circumstance."
- Explanation: This phrase combines 情
(feeling, condition) with 况 (situation)
to denote the overall state of affairs,
conditions, or circumstances in a given
context.
Example Sentence:
- 我不了解这里的情况。
- Wǒ bù liǎojiě zhèlǐ de qíngkuàng.
- I don't understand the situation here.
凉 (liáng)
Meaning:
The character 凉 refers to "cool" or "cold"
in terms of temperature. It often conveys a
pleasant sense of coolness or being
slightly cold.
Most Common Phrase: 凉快 (liáng kuai)
Explanation:
- 凉快 (liáng kuai):
- Meaning: "Cool" or "pleasantly cool."
- Explanation: This phrase describes a
comfortable coolness, often used to
describe the weather or an
environment that is refreshing and not
too cold.
Example Sentence:
- 夏天的晚上很凉快。
- Xiàtiān de wǎnshàng hěn liángkuai.
- "Summer evenings are very cool."
凉
况
Chapter One Our Universe
Section A Genesis
一（ One ），二（ Two ），三（ Three ）王（ King ）。
Section B Our Earth
四（ Four ），六（ Six ），八（ Eight ），十（ Ten ）。
Section C Yin and Yang
日（ Sun ），月（ Moon ），水（ Water ），火（ Fire ）。
Section D Macro and Micro
山（ Mountain ），石（ Stone ），田（ Field ），土（ Soil ）。
The Brief History of Chinese Civilization
Preface
Chapter Three Our Customs
Section I Courtyard
门（ Door ），对（ Face ），文（ Cultivated ），竹（ Bamboo ）。
Section J House
窗（ Window ），立（ Stand ），瓶（ Vase ），菊（ Chrysanthemum ）。
Section K People
白（ White ），衣（ Clothes ），秀（ Elegant ），士（ Scholar ）。
Section L Lifestyle
羽（ Feather ），扇（ Fan ），丝（ Silk ），巾（ Scarf ）。
Chapter Four Our History
Section M War
金（ Golden ），戈（ Dagger-axe ），铁（ Iron ），马（ Horse ）。
Section N Battlefield
角（ Horn ），弓（ Bow ），力（ Power ），尽（ Exhausted ）。
Section O Politics
冠 （ Hat ），盖 （ Canopy），又（ Again），集（ Gathering ）。
Section P Diplomacy
车（ Vehicle ），走（ Go ），舟（ Boat），行（ Travelling ）。
Chapter Five Our Philosophy
Section Q Sunset
夕（ Evening ），阳（ Sun ），西（ West ），下 （ Down ）。
Section R New Cycle
紫（ Purple ），气（ Air ），东（ East ），来（ Come ）。
Section S The crisis is over
疾（ Fierce ），风（ Wind ），方（ Just ），止（ Stop ）。
Section T The new order restored
雨（ Rain ），过（ Pass ），天（ Sky ），青（ Blue ）。
Chapter Six Our Culture
Section U Entertainment
酒（ Wine ），食（ Food ），延（ Extended ），客（ Guest ）。
Section V Friendship
宝（ Treasure ），刀（ Knife ），见（ See ），示（ Show ）。
Section W Art
书 （ Writing ），应（ Respond ），欧（ Ou ），米（ Mi ）。
Section X Trust History and Literature
言（ Speak ），则（ But ），古（ Ancient ），今（ Present ）。
Chapter Seven Our Aspiration
Section Y To Infinity and Beyond
巨 （ Huge ），网（ Net ），幽（ Secluded ），园（ Garden ）。
Epilogue
Section Z Breakthrough
虎（ Tiger ），爪（ Claw ），压（ Crush ），云（ Cloud ）。