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HSK 4 characters, lessons 246–293Page 1 of 2 · 167 characters · 12 themes

Characters 1–167 of the 331 first met at HSK 4, grouped by the theme whose lesson meets each one first, in teaching order: pinyin, a meaning, the stroke count, the radical and the word it is met in. Each character opens its page, which draws the strokes in order and lists every word that uses it.

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亲情关怀与社区生活Family Warmth, Civic Care & Everyday Chores · lessons 246–249 · 20 characters

阿 ā · an initial particle, a prefix used for names; used in transliterations
7 strokes · radical 阝 · first in 阿姨 — auntie (a friendly older woman), lesson 246
姨 yí · aunt, mother's sister
9 strokes · radical 女 · first in 阿姨 — auntie (a friendly older woman), lesson 246
宝 bǎo · a treasure
8 strokes · radical 宀 · first in 宝宝 — baby (an affectionate term), lesson 246
抱 bào · to hold in one's arms
8 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 抱 — to hold in one's arms, lesson 246
贵 guì · expensive, costly; valuable, precious
9 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 宝贵 — precious and valuable, lesson 246
货 huò · shipped commercial freight goods
8 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 百货 — general merchandise, lesson 247
巴 bā · to desire, to wish for
4 strokes · radical 巳 · first in 巴士 — a bus, lesson 247
士 shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
3 strokes · radical 士 · first in 巴士 — a bus, lesson 247
裹 guǒ · to wrap, to encircle; to confine, to bind
14 strokes · radical 衣 · first in 包裹 — a parcel, lesson 247
置 zhì · to lay out, to place, to set aside
13 strokes · radical 罒 · first in 安置 — to resettle, to arrange accommodation for, lesson 247
摆 bǎi · to arrange, to display
13 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 摆脱 — to break free from, to shake off, lesson 247
脱 tuō · to take off (clothing)
11 strokes · radical ⺼ · first in 摆脱 — to break free from, to shake off, lesson 247
矮 ǎi · short in height
13 strokes · radical 矢 · first in 矮小 — small and low in stature, lesson 248
贝 bèi · sea shell; money, currency
4 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 宝贝 — a treasured keepsake, lesson 248
含 hán · to quietly bear (tears)
7 strokes · radical 口 · first in 包含 — to embody, to carry within it, lesson 248
括 kuò · to embrace, to enclose, to include
9 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 包括 — to comprise, to consist of, lesson 248
密 mì · surname Mi
11 strokes · radical 宀 · first in 保密 — to keep confidential, lesson 248
暗 àn · dim, shadowy
13 strokes · radical 日 · first in 暗示 — to hint subtly, lesson 249
败 bài · to fail, a setback
8 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 败 — to fail, a setback, lesson 249
守 shǒu · to guard
6 strokes · radical 宀 · first in 保守 — cautious and conservative, lesson 249

校园治学与青春求索Campus Academics, Intellectual Debate & Graduation · lessons 250–253 · 14 characters

操 cāo · to conduct, to manage, to run
16 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 操场 — sports ground, playground, lesson 250
料 liào · material, stock
10 strokes · radical 斗 · first in 材料 — source material, data, lesson 250
编 biān · to compile, to edit
12 strokes · radical 纟 · first in 编 — to compile, to edit, lesson 250
毕 bì · to finish, to conclude, to end; completed
6 strokes · radical 比 · first in 毕业 — to graduate, lesson 250
与 yù · with, and (formal)
3 strokes · radical 一 · first in 参与 — to participate in, lesson 251
辩 biàn · to argue, to dispute; to discuss, to debate
16 strokes · radical 辛 · first in 辩论 — a debate, lesson 251
避 bì · to take shelter from, to avoid
16 strokes · radical 辶 · first in 避免 — to avoid, to prevent, lesson 251
免 miǎn · to spare, to excuse from; to evade
7 strokes · radical 儿 · first in 避免 — to avoid, to prevent, lesson 251
倍 bèi · -fold, times over
10 strokes · radical 亻 · first in 倍 — -fold, times over, lesson 251
迫 pò · to compel, to force; pressing, urgent
8 strokes · radical 辶 · first in 被迫 — compelled, forced to, lesson 251
扬 yáng · to flutter, to wave; to hoist, to raise
6 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 表扬 — to praise openly, lesson 251
擦 cā · to wipe
17 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 擦 — to wipe, lesson 253
笨 bèn · clumsy, unskilled
11 strokes · radical ⺮ · first in 笨 — clumsy, unskilled, lesson 253
乎 hu · interrogative or exclamatory final particle
5 strokes · radical 丿 · first in 不在乎 — not to mind, unconcerned, lesson 253

经世致用与格物致知Practical Wisdom & Scientific Inquiry · lessons 254–257 · 18 characters

潮 cháo · a tide
15 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 潮湿 — damp and humid, lesson 254
湿 shī · wet, damp
12 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 潮湿 — damp and humid, lesson 254
识 shí · knowledge, to know
7 strokes · radical 讠 · first in 常识 — common sense, general knowledge, lesson 254
薄 báo · bó · thin, wafer-thin
16 strokes · radical 艹 · first in 薄 — thin, wafer-thin, lesson 254
冰 bīng · ice
6 strokes · radical 冫 · first in 冰箱 — a refrigerator, lesson 254
叶 yè · leaf, page; surname
5 strokes · radical 口 · first in 茶叶 — tea leaves, lesson 254
财 cái · riches, wealth, valuables
7 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 财产 — property, assets, lesson 254
彻 chè · penetrating, pervasive; to penetrate, to pass through
7 strokes · radical 彳 · first in 彻底 — thoroughly, completely, lesson 255
序 xù · order, sequence, series; preface
7 strokes · radical 广 · first in 程序 — a procedure, protocol, lesson 255
测 cè · to measure, to survey
9 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 测 — to measure, to survey, lesson 255
承 chéng · to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritance
8 strokes · radical 手 · first in 承担 — to shoulder, to take on responsibility, lesson 255
担 dān · to bear, to carry; burden, responsibility
8 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 承担 — to shoulder, to take on responsibility, lesson 255
沉 chén · to sink
7 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 沉默 — silence, to stay silent, lesson 255
默 mò · silent; quiet, still
16 strokes · radical 黑 · first in 沉默 — silence, to stay silent, lesson 255
诚 chéng · honest, sincere, true; actually, really
8 strokes · radical 讠 · first in 诚信 — honesty and trustworthiness, lesson 256
吃 chī · to eat; to drink
6 strokes · radical 口 · first in 吃惊 — to be astonished, lesson 257
惊 jīng · to frighten, to startle; surprise, alarm
11 strokes · radical 忄 · first in 吃惊 — to be astonished, lesson 257
赞 zàn · to help, to support; to laud, to praise
16 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 称赞 — to praise, to commend, lesson 257

匠心营造与自然物候Artisanal Craftsmanship & Natural Rhythms · lessons 258–261 · 21 characters

尺 chǐ · a traditional foot-rule
4 strokes · radical 尸 · first in 尺寸 — measurements, size, lesson 258
寸 cun · cun (traditional Chinese unit of length)
3 strokes · radical 寸 · first in 尺寸 — measurements, size, lesson 258
穿 chuān · to drill, to pierce; to dress, to wear
9 strokes · radical 穴 · first in 穿上 — to put on, to slip into, lesson 258
窗 chuāng · window
12 strokes · radical 穴 · first in 窗户 — a window, lesson 258
户 hù · an individual resident household
4 strokes · radical 户 · first in 窗户 — a window, lesson 258
季 jì · a season
8 strokes · radical 子 · first in 春季 — springtime, lesson 258
迟 chí · late, tardy
7 strokes · radical 辶 · first in 迟到 — to arrive late, lesson 258
纯 chún · pure, unadulterated
7 strokes · radical 纟 · first in 纯 — pure, unadulterated, lesson 258
抄 chāo · to copy down
7 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 抄写 — to transcribe by hand, lesson 259
抽 chōu · to draw out, to pull
8 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 抽 — to draw out, to pull, lesson 259
统 tǒng · to govern, to command; to gather, to unite
9 strokes · radical 纟 · first in 传统 — tradition, heritage, lesson 259
售 shòu · to sell
11 strokes · radical 口 · first in 出售 — to sell, to offer for sale, lesson 259
席 xí · seat, place; mat
10 strokes · radical 巾 · first in 出席 — to attend formally, lesson 260
奖 jiǎng · a prize
9 strokes · radical 大 · first in 抽奖 — a prize draw, a lottery, lesson 260
净 jìng · clean
8 strokes · radical 冫 · first in 纯净水 — purified drinking water, lesson 260
刺 cì · a thorn
8 strokes · radical 刂 · first in 刺激 — to excite, to stimulate, lesson 260
激 jī · to arouse, to incite; acute, sharp
16 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 刺激 — to excite, to stimulate, lesson 260
冲 chōng · to surge, to dash against
6 strokes · radical 冫 · first in 冲 — to surge, to dash against, lesson 261
虫 chóng · insect, worm; mollusk
6 strokes · radical 虫 · first in 虫子 — an insect, a bug, lesson 261
汇 huì · to remit funds electronically
5 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 词汇 — vocabulary, lesson 261
兵 bīng · a soldier
7 strokes · radical 八 · first in 兵 — a soldier, lesson 261

市井百态与经世策应Civic Commerce, Everyday Chores & Community Life · lessons 262–265 · 14 characters

妈 mā · mother, mama
6 strokes · radical 女 · first in 大妈 — a friendly older woman, lesson 262
扫 sǎo · to sweep
6 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 打扫 — to sweep and tidy, lesson 262
粗 cū · coarse
11 strokes · radical 米 · first in 粗心 — careless, lesson 262
促 cù · to urge, to rush, to hurry; hasty
9 strokes · radical 亻 · first in 促销 — a sales promotion, lesson 263
销 xiāo · to fuse, to melt; to market, to sell
12 strokes · radical 钅 · first in 促销 — a sales promotion, lesson 263
折 zhé · shé · to snap, to break in two
7 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 打折 — to give a discount, lesson 263
袋 dài · a bag
11 strokes · radical 衣 · first in 袋 — a bag, lesson 263
案 àn · file, legal case; bench, table
10 strokes · radical 木 · first in 答案 — the answer, lesson 263
针 zhēn · needle
7 strokes · radical 钅 · first in 打针 — to give an injection, lesson 264
措 cuò · to arrange; to execute on
11 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 措施 — measures, lesson 264
施 shī · to grant, to bestow; to act
9 strokes · radical 方 · first in 措施 — measures, lesson 264
替 tì · to substitute for, on behalf of
12 strokes · radical 曰 · first in 代替 — to replace, lesson 264
模 mó · mú · model, pattern, standard; to copy, to imitate
14 strokes · radical 木 · first in 大规模 — large-scale, lesson 265
遇 yù · to meet, to encounter
12 strokes · radical 辶 · first in 待遇 — benefits, lesson 265

攀峰涉远与地舆探胜Mountain Expeditions, Geography & Urban Topography · lessons 266–269 · 11 characters

登 dēng · to ascend
12 strokes · radical 癶 · first in 登山 — to climb a mountain, lesson 266
独 dú · alone, independent, only, single, solitary
9 strokes · radical 犭 · first in 单独 — alone, lesson 266
楼 lóu · multi-story building; floor
13 strokes · radical 木 · first in 大楼 — a building, lesson 266
雷 léi · thunder; surname
13 strokes · radical 雨 · first in 打雷 — to thunder, lesson 266
敌 dí · enemy, foe, rival; to match
10 strokes · radical 舌 · first in 敌人 — an enemy, lesson 266
型 xíng · a type, a model (form)
9 strokes · radical 土 · first in 大型 — large-scale, lesson 267
淡 dàn · light-flavoured
11 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 淡 — light-flavoured, lesson 267
址 zhǐ · location, site; the foundation of a house
7 strokes · radical 土 · first in 地址 — an address, lesson 268
陆 lù · land, continent; six (bankers' anti-fraud numeral)
7 strokes · radical 阝 · first in 大陆 — a continent, lesson 268
戴 dài · to wear (headgear)
17 strokes · radical 戈 · first in 戴 — to wear (headgear), lesson 268
致 zhì · to send; to present, to deliver
10 strokes · radical 至 · first in 导致 — to lead to, lesson 269

邻里温情与冬景市声Winter Rhythms, Urban Transit & Neighborly Harmony · lessons 270–273 · 13 characters

堵 dǔ · to block
11 strokes · radical 土 · first in 堵车 — a traffic jam, lesson 270
哥 gē · elder brother
10 strokes · radical 口 · first in 大哥 — elder brother, lesson 270
顶 dǐng · to brave (wind)
8 strokes · radical 页 · first in 顶 — to brave (wind), lesson 271
豆 dòu · beans, peas; bean-shaped
7 strokes · radical 豆 · first in 豆腐 — tofu, lesson 271
腐 fu · to spoil, to rot, to decay; rotten
14 strokes · radical 肉 · first in 豆腐 — tofu, lesson 271
梯 tī · ladder, steps, stairs
11 strokes · radical 木 · first in 电梯 — an elevator, lesson 272
姐 jiě · elder sister; miss, young lady
8 strokes · radical 女 · first in 大姐 — eldest sister, lesson 272
摇 yáo · to sway, to shake
13 strokes · radical 扌 · first in 动摇 — to waver, lesson 272
锻 duàn · to temper, to refine; to forge metal
14 strokes · radical 钅 · first in 锻炼 — to exercise, lesson 272
炼 liàn · to smelt, to refine; to distill, to condense
9 strokes · radical 火 · first in 锻炼 — to exercise, lesson 272
源 yuán · spring; source, root, head
13 strokes · radical 氵 · first in 电源 — power source, lesson 273
爷 yé · grandfather, old man
6 strokes · radical 父 · first in 大爷 — elderly uncle, lesson 273
肚 dù · belly; abdomen, bowels
7 strokes · radical ⺼ · first in 肚子 — belly, lesson 273

时代潮涌与家国人文Civic Humanity, Cultural Customs & Modern Infrastructure · lessons 278–281 · 14 characters

奋 fèn · to strive, to exert effort; to arouse
8 strokes · radical 大 · first in 奋斗 — to strive hard, lesson 278
斗 dòu · to struggle, to fight, to contend; measuring cup
4 strokes · radical 斗 · first in 奋斗 — to strive hard, lesson 278
松 sōng · loose, relaxed
8 strokes · radical 木 · first in 放松 — to relax completely, lesson 278
尚 shàng · still, yet; even
8 strokes · radical ⺌ · first in 高尚 — morally noble, lesson 279
妻 qī · wife
8 strokes · radical 女 · first in 夫妻 — a married couple, lesson 279
符 fú · amulet, charm; mark, tag
11 strokes · radical ⺮ · first in 符合 — to conform to a standard, lesson 279
纷 fēn · tangled, scattered; numerous, confused
7 strokes · radical 纟 · first in 纷纷 — in eager succession, lesson 279
俗 sú · social customs; vulgar, unrefined
9 strokes · radical 亻 · first in 风俗 — traditional folk customs, lesson 280
妇 fù · married woman; wife
6 strokes · radical 女 · first in 夫妇 — a venerable married couple, lesson 280
附 fù · nearby; to adhere to, to attach
7 strokes · radical 阝 · first in 附近 — in the vicinity, lesson 280
之 zhī · marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them
3 strokes · radical 丿 · first in 分之 — a fractional percentage, lesson 280
闭 bì · to close, shut (eyes)
6 strokes · radical 门 · first in 封闭 — to close off (an area), lesson 280
隔 gé · spaced apart by (a distance)
12 strokes · radical 阝 · first in 隔 — spaced apart by (a distance), lesson 281
盖 gài · to build (a house)
11 strokes · radical 皿 · first in 盖 — to build (a house), lesson 281

现代工造与城市商埠Modern Engineering, Commerce & Urban Structure · lessons 282–285 · 12 characters

构 gòu · to compose, to make; building, frame, structure
8 strokes · radical 木 · first in 构成 — to constitute (a structure), lesson 282
购 gòu · to buy, to purchase
8 strokes · radical 贝 · first in 购买 — to purchase in bulk, lesson 282
买 mǎi · to buy, to purchase; to bribe, to persuade
6 strokes · radical 大 · first in 购买 — to purchase in bulk, lesson 282
供 gōng · to supply, to provide for; to offer in worship
8 strokes · radical 亻 · first in 供应 — to reliably supply goods, lesson 283
固 gù · to solidify; strength
8 strokes · radical 囗 · first in 固定 — anchored steadfast (fixed), lesson 283
则 zé · rule, law, regulation; grades
6 strokes · radical 刂 · first in 否则 — imperatively otherwise, lesson 283
兴 xīng · to thrive, to prosper, to flourish
6 strokes · radical 八 · first in 感兴趣 — keenly interested in, lesson 284
趣 qù · interest; interesting
15 strokes · radical 走 · first in 感兴趣 — keenly interested in, lesson 284
逛 guàng · to leisurely stroll along
10 strokes · radical 辶 · first in 逛 — to leisurely stroll along, lesson 284
盘 pán · a plate, a tray
11 strokes · radical 皿 · first in 光盘 — a digital optical disc archive, lesson 285
归 guī · to naturally revert to (the state)
5 strokes · radical 彐 · first in 归 — to naturally revert to (the state), lesson 285
骨 gǔ · bone; skeleton
9 strokes · radical 骨 · first in 骨头 — unbending structural bones, lesson 285

海洋生态与四海远航Oceanic Ecology, Aviation & Winter Horizons · lessons 286–289 · 12 characters

鲜 xiān · fresh, delicious (flavor)
14 strokes · radical 鱼 · first in 海鲜 — fresh oceanic seafood, lesson 286
寒 hán · chilly, cold; poor
12 strokes · radical 宀 · first in 寒冷 — bitterly frigid weather, lesson 286
冷 lěng · cold, cool; lonely
7 strokes · radical 冫 · first in 寒冷 — bitterly frigid weather, lesson 286
航 háng · vessel, craft; to sail, to navigate
10 strokes · radical 舟 · first in 航班 — a scheduled commercial flight, lesson 286
呼 hū · to breathe, to exhale, to sigh; to call, to shout
8 strokes · radical 口 · first in 呼吸 — to breathe calmly, lesson 286
吸 xī · to inhale, to breathe in
6 strokes · radical 口 · first in 呼吸 — to breathe calmly, lesson 286
临 lín · to draw near, to approach; to descend
9 strokes · radical 丨 · first in 光临 — to graciously visit, lesson 286
毫 háo · fine hair; measure of length
11 strokes · radical 毛 · first in 毫升 — precise metric millilitres, lesson 287
瓜 guā · a luscious vine-ripened melon
5 strokes · radical 瓜 · first in 瓜 — a luscious vine-ripened melon, lesson 288
码 mǎ · number, numeral, symbol; yard
8 strokes · radical 石 · first in 号码 — numerical identification digits, lesson 289
厚 hòu · profoundly deep and thick
9 strokes · radical 厂 · first in 厚 — profoundly deep and thick, lesson 289
怀 huái · bosom, breast; to carry in one's bosom
7 strokes · radical 忄 · first in 怀念 — to deeply cherish and remember, lesson 289

金石之策与盛典机遇Financial Strategy, Grand Ceremonies & Market Endeavors · lessons 290–293 · 8 characters

率 lǜ · shuài · to command, to lead; rate, ratio, proportion
11 strokes · radical 玄 · first in 汇率 — foreign currency exchange rate, lesson 290
获 huò · to harvest and reap gains
10 strokes · radical 艹 · first in 获得 — to honorably obtain (development), lesson 290
伙 huǒ · communal mess-hall meals
6 strokes · radical 亻 · first in 伙伴 — trusted commercial trade partners, lesson 290
伴 bàn · companion, comrade, partner; to accompany
7 strokes · radical 亻 · first in 伙伴 — trusted commercial trade partners, lesson 290
即 jí · promptly, quickly, immediately
7 strokes · radical 卩 · first in 即将 — imminently on the cusp of, lesson 290
缓 huǎn · slow, gradual; to postpone, to delay
12 strokes · radical 纟 · first in 缓解 — to ease and alleviate strains, lesson 290
累 lěi · tired; to accumulate
11 strokes · radical 糸 · first in 积累 — to patiently accumulate capital, lesson 292
疑 yí · to doubt, to question, to suspect
14 strokes · radical 疋 · first in 怀疑 — to critically doubt, lesson 292