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HSK 5 characters, lessons 386–449Page 1 of 2 · 150 characters · 16 themes

Characters 1–150 of the 309 first met at HSK 5, 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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温慰人寰与固本强基Warm Solace & Bedrock Fortitude · lessons 386–389 · 12 characters

wèi · to calm, to comfort, to reassure
15 strokes · radical · first in 安慰 — to comfort, console, lesson 386
àn · shore, bank (of a body of water)
8 strokes · radical · first in — shore, bank (of a body of water), lesson 386
· to scour, to rub, to grind; friction
15 strokes · radical · first in 按摩 — to massage, lesson 386
· to pull up, uproot
8 strokes · radical · first in — to pull up, uproot, lesson 386
bài · to bow, to salute; to worship, to pay respects
9 strokes · radical · first in 拜访 — to pay a visit, call on, lesson 386
bǎn · edition, version (of a publication)
8 strokes · radical · first in — edition, version (of a publication), lesson 387
bàn · costume, disguise; to dress up
7 strokes · radical · first in 扮演 — to play the role of, act as, lesson 387
bàng · stick, club, baton
12 strokes · radical · first in — stick, club, baton, lesson 387
yuàn · to complain, resent
9 strokes · radical · first in 抱怨 — to complain, grumble, lesson 388
bēi · sorrow, sadness, grief; to be sorry
12 strokes · radical · first in 悲剧 — tragedy, tragic event, lesson 388
bèi · generation, cohort (of people)
12 strokes · radical · first in — generation, cohort (of people), lesson 389
· nose; first
14 strokes · radical · first in 鼻子 — nose, lesson 389

辨微知著与兼修博览Essentials & Institutional Learning · lessons 390–393 · 11 characters

· that, those, the other
8 strokes · radical · first in 彼此 — each other, one another, lesson 390
· curtain, screen, tent; measure word for plays and shows
13 strokes · radical · first in 闭幕 — to close, come to an end (of an event), lesson 390
· to gather, to collect; to edit, to compile
13 strokes · radical · first in 编辑 — editor; to edit, compile, lesson 391
bīn · guest, visitor; surname
10 strokes · radical · first in 宾馆 — hotel, guesthouse, lesson 391
bǐng · flatbread, cake (round flat food)
9 strokes · radical · first in — flatbread, cake (round flat food), lesson 391
· poison, toxic
9 strokes · radical · first in 病毒 — virus (biological or computer), lesson 392
· glass
9 strokes · radical · first in 玻璃 — glass (the material), lesson 392
li · glass; colored glaze
14 strokes · radical · first in 玻璃 — glass (the material), lesson 392
· to gamble, to play games; to win
12 strokes · radical · first in 博客 — blog (personal website for writing), lesson 392
lǎn · to look over, to inspect, to view, to perceive
9 strokes · radical · first in 博览会 — expo, exhibition fair, lesson 392
cháng · to repay, to recompense; restitution
11 strokes · radical · first in 补偿 — compensation, to make up for a loss, lesson 393

审时度势与明辨是非Discernment & Empirical Truth · lessons 394–397 · 8 characters

nài · to resist, to bear; patient, enduring
9 strokes · radical · first in 不耐烦 — impatient, lesson 394
cāi · to guess
11 strokes · radical · first in — to guess, lesson 395
cái · to trim, to reduce, to cut; judgment
12 strokes · radical · first in 裁判 — referee, umpire; to judge, lesson 396
tīng · hall
4 strokes · radical · first in 餐厅 — dining hall, restaurant (more formal or larger), lesson 396
yǐn · to swallow, to drink; a kind of drink
7 strokes · radical · first in 餐饮 — catering, food and beverage (industry), lesson 396
· volume, book (measure word or noun for bound books)
5 strokes · radical · first in — volume, book (measure word or noun for bound books), lesson 397
chā · fork; to cross, fork (shape)
3 strokes · radical · first in — fork; to cross, fork (shape), lesson 397
xún · to ask about, to inquire into; to consult
8 strokes · radical · first in 查询 — to inquire, look up, query, lesson 397

开拓革新与百业昌盛Enterprise Renewal & Vitality · lessons 398–401 · 8 characters

chā · to insert, stick in
12 strokes · radical · first in — to insert, stick in, lesson 398
chāi · to dismantle, take apart
8 strokes · radical · first in — to dismantle, take apart, lesson 398
cháng · intestine
7 strokes · radical · first in — intestine, lesson 398
cháng · to taste
9 strokes · radical · first in — to taste, lesson 399
chàng · guide, leader; lead, introduce
10 strokes · radical · first in 倡导 — to advocate, promote, lesson 399
chéng · to ride, take (transport); to multiply
10 strokes · radical 丿 · first in — to ride, take (transport); to multiply, lesson 401
zuò · seat; to sit
7 strokes · radical · first in 乘坐 — to ride in, travel by, lesson 401
chí · pool, pond; moat
6 strokes · radical · first in 池子 — pool, pond, lesson 401

明德修身与笃行致远Cultural Transmission & Practical Wisdom · lessons 402–405 · 10 characters

chóu · to worry, be anxious
13 strokes · radical · first in — to worry, be anxious, lesson 402
chǒu · ugly
4 strokes · radical · first in — ugly, lesson 402
chòu · smelly, stinky
10 strokes · radical · first in — smelly, stinky, lesson 402
hàn · sweat
6 strokes · radical · first in 出汗 — to sweat, perspire, lesson 403
· evening, night, dusk; slanted
3 strokes · radical · first in 除夕 — Chinese New Year's Eve, lesson 403
chú · kitchen; closet, cupboard
12 strokes · radical · first in 厨房 — kitchen, lesson 403
· to punish, fine
9 strokes · radical · first in 处罚 — to punish, penalize, lesson 404
lián · the flag-sign of a tavern
8 strokes · radical · first in 窗帘 — curtain, window drape, lesson 404
chuǎng · to rush, dash; to venture boldly
6 strokes · radical · first in — to rush, dash; to venture boldly, lesson 405
· words, speech; to resign, to take leave
13 strokes · radical · first in 辞典 — dictionary, lesson 405

通达明理与气象万千Sagacity & Natural Grandeur · lessons 406–409 · 9 characters

cōng · sharp (of sight and hearing); intelligent, clever, bright
15 strokes · radical · first in 聪明 — clever, smart, intelligent, lesson 406
cuì · crisp, brittle, fragile
10 strokes · radical · first in — crisp, brittle, fragile, lesson 406
kuǎn · funds, payment; item, article
12 strokes · radical · first in 存款 — bank deposit, savings, lesson 406
· to strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight
5 strokes · radical · first in 打击 — to strike, crack down on, lesson 407
rǎo · to poke, to disturb, to annoy, to agitate
7 strokes · radical · first in 打扰 — to disturb, bother, lesson 407
dǎn · courage, nerve
9 strokes · radical · first in 大胆 — bold, daring, lesson 408
gāng · program, outline; principle, guiding thread
7 strokes · radical · first in 大纲 — outline, syllabus, lesson 408
xióng · bear
14 strokes · radical · first in 大熊猫 — giant panda, lesson 409
dāi · dull, blank, wooden (in expression)
7 strokes · radical · first in — dull, blank, wooden (in expression), lesson 409

权变谋断与山川定序Resourcefulness & Territorial Order · lessons 410–413 · 6 characters

dài · to borrow; to lend
9 strokes · radical · first in 贷款 — loan; to take out a loan, lesson 410
dàn · tán · to play, pluck (a musical instrument)
11 strokes · radical · first in — to play, pluck (a musical instrument), lesson 411
āo · gāo · cake, pastry
16 strokes · radical · first in 蛋糕 — cake, lesson 411
dǎng · to block, obstruct
9 strokes · radical · first in — to block, obstruct, lesson 412
· ethics, morality; compassion, kindness
15 strokes · radical · first in 道德 — morality, ethics, lesson 412
zhèn · shake, quake, tremor; to excite
15 strokes · radical · first in 地震 — earthquake, lesson 412

经世谋断与春华秋实Technological Order & Human Vitality · lessons 414–417 · 8 characters

guō · pot, wok
12 strokes · radical · first in 电饭锅 — rice cooker, lesson 414
diū · to lose, throw away
6 strokes · radical · first in — to lose, throw away, lesson 415
dòng · to freeze
7 strokes · radical · first in — to freeze, lesson 415
dòng · cave, hole
9 strokes · radical · first in — cave, hole, lesson 416
duī · to pile up, heap
11 strokes · radical · first in — to pile up, heap, lesson 416
duǒ · measure word for flowers, clouds
6 strokes · radical · first in — measure word for flowers, clouds, lesson 416
duǒ · to hide, dodge
13 strokes · radical · first in — to hide, dodge, lesson 417
dūn · ton (unit of weight)
7 strokes · radical · first in — ton (unit of weight), lesson 417

宏规大略与厚生利民Grand Governance & Civic Welfare · lessons 418–421 · 12 characters

shè · to shoot, radiate
10 strokes · radical · first in 发射 — to launch, fire (a rocket), lesson 418
fán · complex, difficult; many, diverse
17 strokes · radical · first in 繁荣 — prosperous, flourishing, lesson 418
róng · glory, honor; to flourish, to prosper
9 strokes · radical · first in 繁荣 — prosperous, flourishing, lesson 418
fǎn · to restore, to return, to revert to
7 strokes · radical · first in 返回 — to return, go back, lesson 419
· to abandon, to discard, to reject; to desert
7 strokes · radical · first in 放弃 — to give up, abandon, lesson 419
· to split wood; to divide, to break apart
8 strokes · radical · first in 分析 — to analyze, lesson 420
xiǎng · to share; to enjoy
8 strokes · radical · first in 分享 — to share, lesson 420
fēng · crazy, mad (colloquial, swamped)
9 strokes · radical · first in — crazy, mad (colloquial, swamped), lesson 420
· measure word for paintings, scrolls
12 strokes · radical · first in — measure word for paintings, scrolls, lesson 420
kuáng · wild, fierce, crazy
7 strokes · radical · first in 疯狂 — crazy, frenzied, wild, lesson 421
· to support, help up
7 strokes · radical · first in — to support, help up, lesson 421
· side road; to assist, to coach, to tutor
11 strokes · radical · first in 辅助 — to assist, auxiliary, lesson 421

鼎新革故与工巧天成Systemic Renewal & Masterly Craftsmanship · lessons 422–425 · 7 characters

· leather, animal hide; to reform
9 strokes · radical · first in 改革 — reform, lesson 422
gāng · steel; hard, strong, tough
9 strokes · radical · first in 钢笔 — pen (fountain/ballpoint), lesson 423
qín · stringed instrument, qin
12 strokes · radical · first in 钢琴 — piano, lesson 423
gēn · heel; to accompany, to follow
13 strokes · radical · first in 高跟鞋 — high heels, lesson 423
gǎo · to do, make, engage in
13 strokes · radical · first in — to do, make, engage in, lesson 424
· crooked, bent; wrong, false
6 strokes · radical · first in 歌曲 — song, lesson 424
· partition, wall; rampart
16 strokes · radical · first in 隔壁 — next door, lesson 424

公道通达与宏规盛业Equitable Consensus & Strategic Horizons · lessons 426–429 · 13 characters

gōu · ditch, gap, divide
7 strokes · radical · first in — ditch, gap, divide, lesson 426
· merchant; to estimate, to guess, to presume
7 strokes · radical · first in 估计 — to estimate, reckon, lesson 427
· drum
13 strokes · radical · first in — drum, lesson 427
· to encourage; to strive
7 strokes · radical · first in 鼓励 — to encourage, lesson 427
zhǎng · in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
12 strokes · radical · first in 鼓掌 — to applaud, clap, lesson 427
jiàn · key (of a keyboard/piano)
13 strokes · radical · first in 关键 — key, crucial, critical, lesson 428
guàn · cap, crown, headgear
9 strokes · radical · first in 冠军 — champion, lesson 428
jūn · army, military; soldiers, troops
6 strokes · radical · first in 冠军 — champion, lesson 428
fàn · to drift, to float; broad, vast
7 strokes · radical · first in 广泛 — extensive, wide-ranging, lesson 428
guǐ · ghost, spirit; mischievous (informal)
9 strokes · radical · first in — ghost, spirit; mischievous (informal), lesson 429
guì · cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe; shop counter
8 strokes · radical · first in 柜子 — cabinet, cupboard, lesson 429
gǔn · to roll, tumble
13 strokes · radical · first in — to roll, tumble, lesson 429
· register, record, list, census
20 strokes · radical · first in 国籍 — nationality, citizenship, lesson 429

生活百味与造化丹青Everyday Sentiments & Scenic Wonders · lessons 430–433 · 12 characters

mǐn · mǐng · fast, quick; clever, smart
11 strokes · radical · first in 过敏 — allergic, to have an allergy, lesson 430
· to cough
9 strokes · radical · first in — to cough, lesson 430
· box (measure word/noun)
11 strokes · radical · first in — box (measure word/noun), lesson 431
· to congratulate; to send a present
9 strokes · radical · first in 贺卡 — greeting card, lesson 431
hèn · (恨不得) to be dying to, wish intensely
9 strokes · radical · first in — (恨不得) to be dying to, wish intensely, lesson 431
hóu · monkey
12 strokes · radical · first in — monkey, lesson 432
huǐ · to regret, to repent, to show remorse
10 strokes · radical · first in 后悔 — to regret, lesson 432
· recklessly, foolishly; wildly
9 strokes · radical · first in 胡子 — beard, mustache, lesson 432
· tiger
8 strokes · radical · first in — tiger, lesson 432
huá · slippery
12 strokes · radical · first in — slippery, lesson 432
huāng · flustered, panicked
12 strokes · radical · first in — flustered, panicked, lesson 433
huī · ashes; dust
6 strokes · radical · first in 灰色 — gray, gray color, lesson 433

温故知新与智汇前沿Wisdom of Heritage & Frontiers of Innovation · lessons 434–437 · 8 characters

huī · to restore, to recover; great, immense, vast
9 strokes · radical · first in 恢复 — to recover, restore, lesson 434
· to remember, to reflect upon; memory
4 strokes · radical · first in 回忆 — to recall; memory, lesson 435
· to splash, pour
8 strokes · radical · first in 活泼 — lively, vivacious, lesson 435
chái · firewood, faggots, fuel; surname
10 strokes · radical · first in 火柴 — matchstick, lesson 435
zāi · disaster (bound form)
7 strokes · radical · first in 火灾 — fire disaster, lesson 436
· flesh, skin; muscle, tissue
6 strokes · radical · first in 肌肉 — muscle, lesson 436
ròu · meat; flesh
6 strokes · radical · first in 肌肉 — muscle, lesson 436
· crowded, to squeeze
9 strokes · radical · first in — crowded, to squeeze, lesson 437

笃志筑业与工巧开新Steadfast Craftsmanship & Grand Architecture · lessons 438–441 · 9 characters

jiā · to clip, pinch, get stuck between
6 strokes · radical · first in — to clip, pinch, get stuck between, lesson 438
jiǎ · first (rank), grade A
5 strokes · radical · first in — first (rank), grade A, lesson 438
jià · to drive, to ride, to sail; carriage, cart
8 strokes · radical · first in 驾驶 — to drive, pilot, lesson 438
shǐ · to drive, to pilot, to ride; fast, quick
8 strokes · radical · first in 驾驶 — to drive, pilot, lesson 438
jiān · shoulder
8 strokes · radical · first in — shoulder, lesson 439
jiān · difficult, hard; hardship
8 strokes · radical · first in 艰苦 — arduous, hard, tough conditions, lesson 439
jiǎn · to cut with scissors
11 strokes · radical · first in — to cut with scissors, lesson 440
zhù · building; a five-string lute
12 strokes · radical · first in 建筑 — building, architecture, lesson 440
jiāo · suburbs, outskirts; wasteland, open space
8 strokes · radical · first in 郊区 — suburbs, outskirts, lesson 441

笃行自励与经世宏图Resolute Self-Mastery & Civic Governance · lessons 442–445 · 7 characters

jiāo · glue, gum, resin, rubber; sticky
10 strokes · radical · first in 胶带 — tape (adhesive), lesson 442
chù · to butt, to gore, to ram; to touch
13 strokes · radical · first in 接触 — to contact, get in touch with, lesson 442
jiè · to quit, give up a habit
7 strokes · radical · first in — to quit, give up a habit, lesson 443
jìng · to compete, to contend, to vie
10 strokes · radical · first in 竞赛 — competition, contest, lesson 444
jiè · session, term, edition (of an event)
8 strokes · radical · first in — session, term, edition (of an event), lesson 445
· to defend, to ward off; to refuse
7 strokes · radical · first in 拒绝 — to refuse, reject, lesson 445
· all, together; accompany
10 strokes · radical · first in 俱乐部 — club, lesson 445

文武兼修与科学攻坚Cultural Elegance & Scientific Frontiers · lessons 446–449 · 10 characters

· core, kernel; nut, seed
10 strokes · radical · first in 考核 — to assess, examine, evaluate, lesson 447
kǎo · to bake, to cook, to roast, to toast
10 strokes · radical · first in 烤肉 — grilled/roasted meat, barbecue, lesson 447
· duck; Anas species (various)
10 strokes · radical · first in 烤鸭 — roast duck, lesson 447
· measure word for small round things
14 strokes · radical · first in — measure word for small round things, lesson 447
lián · to pity, to sympathize with
8 strokes · radical · first in 可怜 — pitiful, poor, deserving sympathy, lesson 448
· pity, regret; to rue
11 strokes · radical · first in 可惜 — it's a pity, unfortunately, lesson 448
· thirsty, parched; to yearn, to pine for
12 strokes · radical · first in 渴望 — to yearn for, long for, lesson 448
kěn · to be willing to
8 strokes · radical · first in 肯定 — definitely, to affirm, lesson 449
kòng · to accuse, to charge; to control
11 strokes · radical · first in 控制 — to control, lesson 449
· warehouse, storehouse, repository
7 strokes · radical 广 · first in — warehouse, storehouse, repository, lesson 449