All charactersHSK 5 › Lessons 450–537

HSK 5 characters, lessons 450–537Page 2 of 2 · 159 characters · 22 themes

Characters 151–309 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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崇礼敦厚与通济两岸Civic Courtesy, Diligence & Cross-River Harmony · lessons 450–453 · 13 characters

kuī · to lose money, deficit
3 strokes · radical · first in — to lose money, deficit, lesson 450
làn · rotten, spoiled
9 strokes · radical · first in — rotten, spoiled, lesson 450
lǎng · bright, clear, distinct
10 strokes · radical · first in 朗读 — to read aloud, lesson 450
màn · inundating; exaggerated
14 strokes · radical · first in 浪漫 — romantic, lesson 451
láo · to labor, to toil; to do manual work
7 strokes · radical · first in 劳动 — labor, to work, lesson 451
· pear
11 strokes · radical · first in — pear, lesson 451
mào · countenance, appearance
14 strokes · radical · first in 礼貌 — polite, courteous, manners, lesson 451
· whetstone; to grind, to sharpen, to whet
5 strokes · radical · first in 厉害 — formidable, impressive, terrible, lesson 451
rùn · fresh, moist; soft, sleek
10 strokes · radical · first in 利润 — profit, lesson 452
pén · basin, pot
9 strokes · radical · first in 脸盆 — washbasin, lesson 453
liàn · love; to yearn for, to long for
10 strokes · radical · first in 恋爱 — to be in love, romance, lesson 453
lín · neighbor; neighborhood
7 strokes · radical · first in 邻居 — neighbor, lesson 453
líng · bell
10 strokes · radical · first in — bell, lesson 453

商海统筹与求真明理Commercial Strategy & Rational Inquiry · lessons 454–457 · 10 characters

lìng · to make, cause; order
5 strokes · radical · first in — to make, cause; order, lesson 454
lòu · to leak, omit
14 strokes · radical · first in — to leak, omit, lesson 454
luó · to patrol, to inspect; patrol, watch
11 strokes · radical · first in 逻辑 — logic, lesson 455
· to scold, curse
9 strokes · radical · first in — to scold, curse, lesson 455
máo · spear, lance
5 strokes · radical · first in 矛盾 — contradiction, conflict, lesson 456
dùn · shield; Dutch guilder
9 strokes · radical · first in 矛盾 — contradiction, conflict, lesson 456
mào · commerce, trade
9 strokes · radical · first in 贸易 — trade, commerce, lesson 456
méi · coal
13 strokes · radical · first in — coal, lesson 456
zhěn · to diagnose; to examine a patient
7 strokes · radical · first in 门诊 — outpatient clinic, outpatient service, lesson 456
miǎo · second (unit of time)
9 strokes · radical · first in — second (unit of time), lesson 457

楷模表率与地阔天长Exemplary Models & Vast Expanses · lessons 458–461 · 7 characters

仿 fǎng · to imitate, to copy; fake
6 strokes · radical · first in 模仿 — to imitate, copy, lesson 458
· muddled; paste
15 strokes · radical · first in 模糊 — vague, blurry, lesson 458
tuō · to hold in the palm
6 strokes · radical · first in 摩托 — motorized (vehicle), lesson 459
líng · age; years
13 strokes · radical 齿 · first in 年龄 — age, lesson 460
zǎi · zǐ · small thing, child; young animal
5 strokes · radical · first in 牛仔裤 — jeans, lesson 461
ǒu · accidentally, coincidently; mate, image, idol
11 strokes · radical · first in 偶尔 — occasionally, lesson 461
ěr · you; that, those
5 strokes · radical · first in 偶尔 — occasionally, lesson 461

笃诚务实与厚泽沃野Steadfast Integrity & Fertile Horizons · lessons 462–465 · 14 characters

shè · to absorb, to take in; to photograph
13 strokes · radical · first in 拍摄 — to film, shoot (photo/video), lesson 462
páng · beside, side
10 strokes · radical · first in — beside, side, lesson 462
péi · to accompany
10 strokes · radical · first in — to accompany, lesson 462
péi · to pay compensation, lose money
12 strokes · radical · first in 赔偿 — to compensate, lesson 462
pēn · to spray, spurt
12 strokes · radical · first in — to spray, spurt, lesson 463
· to drape, put on (over shoulders)
8 strokes · radical · first in — to drape, put on (over shoulders), lesson 463
· skin; shallow, superficial
8 strokes · radical · first in 皮肤 — skin, lesson 463
· spleen, pancreas; temper, disposition
12 strokes · radical · first in 脾气 — temper, temperament, lesson 464
· measure word for horses
4 strokes · radical · first in — measure word for horses, lesson 464
piàn · to deceive, cheat
12 strokes · radical · first in — to deceive, cheat, lesson 464
pīn · to strive, put together
9 strokes · radical · first in — to strive, put together, lesson 464
pín · frequency; repeatedly, again and again
13 strokes · radical · first in 频道 — channel, lesson 464
tǎn · flat, level, smooth; candid, open
8 strokes · radical · first in 平坦 — flat, level, lesson 465
píng · to rely on, based on
8 strokes · radical · first in — to rely on, based on, lesson 465

信约立身与力作弘毅Integrity of Promise & Resolute Effort · lessons 466–469 · 7 characters

· grapes; Portugal, Portuguese
12 strokes · radical · first in 葡萄 — grape, lesson 466
táo · grapes
11 strokes · radical · first in 葡萄 — grape, lesson 466
· to open; to begin, to commence
7 strokes · radical · first in 启动 — to launch, start, lesson 466
qiān · to sign
13 strokes · radical · first in — to sign, lesson 467
qiǎng · to seize, grab, rush
7 strokes · radical · first in — to seize, grab, rush, lesson 468
qiàn · to owe
4 strokes · radical · first in — to owe, lesson 469
qiāng · gun
8 strokes · radical · first in — gun, lesson 469

勤敏笃学与惠泽人间Industrious Culture & Altruistic Humanity · lessons 470–473 · 9 characters

qiāo · quiet, silent, still; anxious
10 strokes · radical · first in 悄悄 — quietly, lesson 470
qiāo · to knock, strike
14 strokes · radical · first in — to knock, strike, lesson 470
qiáo · to look, glance
17 strokes · radical · first in — to look, glance, lesson 470
qín · industrious, diligent, attentive
13 strokes · radical · first in 勤奋 — diligent, hardworking, lesson 470
· area, district, field, land, region; boundary
11 strokes · radical · first in 区域 — area, region, lesson 471
quàn · to advise, urge
4 strokes · radical · first in — to advise, urge, lesson 472
· poor; short, lacking
4 strokes · radical 丿 · first in 缺乏 — to lack, lesson 472
rǎn · to dye, stain
9 strokes · radical · first in — to dye, stain, lesson 473
rào · to wind, coil, go around
9 strokes · radical · first in — to wind, coil, go around, lesson 473

笃毅克己与登攀拓界Resolute Restraint & Boundless Ascent · lessons 474–477 · 10 characters

rěn · to endure, bear
7 strokes · radical · first in — to endure, bear, lesson 474
rēng · to throw away, discard
5 strokes · radical · first in — to throw away, discard, lesson 474
ruǎn · soft, weak
8 strokes · radical · first in — soft, weak, lesson 475
· to sprinkle, scatter
9 strokes · radical · first in — to sprinkle, scatter, lesson 476
shā · to fight fiercely (lit. to kill)
6 strokes · radical · first in — to fight fiercely (lit. to kill), lesson 476
· desert; aloof, cool, indifferent
13 strokes · radical · first in 沙漠 — desert, lesson 476
shǎ · foolish, silly
13 strokes · radical · first in — foolish, silly, lesson 476
shàn · to fan
10 strokes · radical · first in — to fan, lesson 477
zhǎng · to rise, swell (of water/price)
10 strokes · radical · first in 上涨 — to rise, go up (price, level), lesson 477
shāo · slightly, a little
12 strokes · radical · first in — slightly, a little, lesson 477

笃行守正与工巧化境Principled Action & Masterful Arts · lessons 478–481 · 5 characters

shé · snake
11 strokes · radical · first in — snake, lesson 478
shě · house, dwelling; to reside, to dwell
8 strokes · radical · first in 舍得 — willing to part with, lesson 478
shēn · to extend, stretch out
7 strokes · radical · first in — to extend, stretch out, lesson 479
shèng · to remain, be left over
12 strokes · radical · first in — to remain, be left over, lesson 481
· tutor, teacher; to assist
12 strokes · radical · first in 师傅 — master craftsman, skilled worker, lesson 481

文心雅韵与躬行敏求Refined Arts & Resourceful Deeds · lessons 482–485 · 6 characters

huì · favor, benefit, blessing, kindness
12 strokes · radical · first in 实惠 — practical, good value, lesson 482
shí · to climb (steps); ten (formal)
9 strokes · radical · first in — to climb (steps); ten (formal), lesson 484
寿 shòu · old age, longevity; lifespan
7 strokes · radical · first in 寿司 — sushi, lesson 484
shòu · thin, skinny
14 strokes · radical · first in — thin, skinny, lesson 485
zhuō · table, stand, desk, counter
10 strokes · radical · first in 书桌 — desk, lesson 485
shū · vegetables, greens
15 strokes · radical · first in 蔬菜 — vegetables, lesson 485

安居乐业与厚积薄发Serene Industry & Striving Resilience · lessons 486–489 · 13 characters

· to know, to learn about, to comprehend
11 strokes · radical · first in 熟悉 — familiar with, lesson 486
shǔ · rat, mouse
13 strokes · radical · first in — rat, mouse, lesson 486
shuāi · to fall, trip
14 strokes · radical · first in — to fall, trip, lesson 486
mián · sleep, shut-eye, hibernatation
10 strokes · radical · first in 睡眠 — sleep, lesson 487
shuò · great, eminent; large, big
11 strokes · radical · first in 硕士 — master's degree, lesson 487
· personal, private, secret; selfish
7 strokes · radical · first in 私人 — private, personal, lesson 488
· four
5 strokes · radical · first in 四周 — all around, surroundings, lesson 488
sōu · to search
12 strokes · radical · first in — to search, lesson 488
suǒ · cable, rope; rules, laws
10 strokes · radical · first in 搜索 — to search (systematically), lesson 488
宿 · to stop, to rest, to lodge; constellation
11 strokes · radical · first in 宿舍 — dormitory, lesson 488
suì · year; years old, age
6 strokes · radical · first in 岁月 — years, time (passage of), lesson 489
suì · broken, shattered
13 strokes · radical · first in — broken, shattered, lesson 489
sǔn · to damage, to harm
10 strokes · radical · first in 损害 — to damage, harm, lesson 489

仰观苍穹与敏学笃行Cosmic Vistas & Earnest Inquiry · lessons 490–493 · 5 characters

suǒ · to lock; lock
12 strokes · radical · first in — to lock; lock, lesson 490
tái · to lift, carry
8 strokes · radical · first in — to lift, carry, lesson 490
táo · to flee, escape
9 strokes · radical · first in — to flee, escape, lesson 490
táo · peach
10 strokes · radical · first in — peach, lesson 491
yàn · to dislike, to detest; to reject
6 strokes · radical · first in 讨厌 — annoying, disgusting, lesson 491

笃守圭臬与温润崇德Principled Duty & Cultivated Warmth · lessons 494–497 · 8 characters

tōu · to shirk, sneak (do secretly)
11 strokes · radical · first in — to shirk, sneak (do secretly), lesson 494
· to spit out, emit
6 strokes · radical · first in — to spit out, emit, lesson 494
· rabbit
8 strokes · radical · first in — rabbit, lesson 494
wéi · to violate, to disobey, to defy; to separate from
7 strokes · radical · first in 违法 — illegal, unlawful, lesson 495
wéi · only; sole
11 strokes · radical · first in 唯一 — only, sole, lesson 496
wěi · to appoint, to commission, to send
8 strokes · radical · first in 委托 — to entrust, commission, lesson 496
wèi · stomach
9 strokes · radical · first in — stomach, lesson 497
· to crouch; to lie down
8 strokes · radical · first in 卧室 — bedroom, lesson 497

清源正本与和乐岁丰Clean Springs & Flourishing Countryside · lessons 498–501 · 7 characters

· filthy, dirty; polluted, impure
6 strokes · radical · first in 污染 — pollution, lesson 498
nài · but, how; to bear, to stand, to endure
8 strokes · radical · first in 无奈 — helpless, having no choice, lesson 498
shì · persimmon
9 strokes · radical · first in 西红柿 — tomato, lesson 500
xià · to scare, startle
6 strokes · radical · first in — to scare, startle, lesson 500
yàn · beautiful, glamorous, sexy, voluptuous
10 strokes · radical · first in 鲜艳 — brightly colored, vivid, lesson 500
xián · idle, free time
7 strokes · radical · first in — idle, free time, lesson 500
xiàn · to dedicate, contribute
13 strokes · radical · first in — to dedicate, contribute, lesson 501

行稳致远与和衷共济Resilient Strides & Sincere Accord · lessons 502–505 · 6 characters

xiáng · complete, detailed, thorough
8 strokes · radical · first in 详细 — detailed, lesson 502
xiē · to rest
13 strokes · radical · first in — to rest, lesson 504
xié · to assist; to cooperate, to join
6 strokes · radical · first in 协议 — agreement, lesson 504
xié · slanted, oblique
11 strokes · radical · first in — slanted, oblique, lesson 504
xīn · bitter; toilsome, laborious
7 strokes · radical · first in 辛苦 — hard work, toilsome, lesson 505
xīn · delighted, happy, joyous
8 strokes · radical · first in 欣赏 — to appreciate, enjoy, lesson 505

崇德博雅与求索笃行Scholarly Pursuit & Civic Virtue · lessons 506–509 · 6 characters

xióng · alpha male, hero; manly
12 strokes · radical · first in 雄伟 — grand, magnificent, lesson 506
· false; worthless, hollow, empty
11 strokes · radical · first in 虚心 — modest, open-minded, lesson 507
· to arrest, to detain; to deposit, to pledge
8 strokes · radical · first in 押金 — deposit (money), lesson 508
· to pay respects; solemn, reverent
8 strokes · radical · first in 严肃 — serious, solemn, lesson 508
yāo · to invite, to welcome; to intercept, to meet
16 strokes · radical · first in 邀请 — to invite, lesson 509
yǎo · to bite
9 strokes · radical · first in — to bite, lesson 509

笃行励志与精勤致远Lifelong Dedication & Legal Principles · lessons 510–513 · 3 characters

dàn · dawn; morning
5 strokes · radical · first in 一旦 — once, as soon as (something happens), lesson 510
· party B, the second party
1 strokes · radical · first in — party B, the second party, lesson 512
yìng · hard, rigid
12 strokes · radical · first in — hard, rigid, lesson 513

温情相伴与厚德博雅Harmonious Living & Primeval Vistas · lessons 514–517 · 9 characters

yōng · to have, to hold; to embrace, to hug
8 strokes · radical · first in 拥抱 — to embrace, hug, lesson 514
yōu · quiet, secluded, tranquil; dark
9 strokes · radical · first in 幽默 — humorous, humor, lesson 515
yóu · especially, particularly
4 strokes · radical · first in 尤其 — especially, particularly, lesson 515
yóu · similar to, just like, as
7 strokes · radical · first in 犹豫 — to hesitate, lesson 515
· relaxed; hesitant
15 strokes · radical · first in 犹豫 — to hesitate, lesson 515
· friendship; appropriate, suitable
10 strokes · radical · first in 友谊 — friendship, lesson 516
· feather, plume; wings
6 strokes · radical · first in 羽毛球 — badminton, lesson 516
róng · cotton, silk, velvet, wool
9 strokes · radical · first in 羽绒服 — down jacket, lesson 516
· rain
8 strokes · radical · first in 雨水 — rainwater, lesson 517

笃行安澜与同舟共济Steadfast Peace & Standing Together in Adversity · lessons 518–521 · 2 characters

zàn · temporary
12 strokes · radical · first in 暂时 — temporarily, lesson 520
zāo · to spoil, go bad
17 strokes · radical · first in — to spoil, go bad, lesson 521

知行合一与笃学求真Unity of Knowledge and Action & The Pursuit of Truth · lessons 522–525 · 6 characters

zèng · to give as a gift (bound form)
16 strokes · radical · first in — to give as a gift (bound form), lesson 522
zhāi · to pick, pluck
14 strokes · radical · first in — to pick, pluck, lesson 522
zhēn · a treasure, a precious thing; rare, valuable
9 strokes · radical · first in 珍贵 — precious, valuable, lesson 524
zhū · gem, jewel, pearl, precious stone
10 strokes · radical · first in 珍珠 — pearl, lesson 524
zhèn · to arouse, to excite; to rouse, to shake
10 strokes · radical · first in 振动 — vibration, lesson 525
zhēng · to break free, wrench open
9 strokes · radical · first in — to break free, wrench open, lesson 525

崇法笃行与明纪致远Civic Order & Dedicated Service · lessons 526–529 · 1 characters

zhí · to execute; to grasp, to hold
6 strokes · radical · first in 执行 — to execute, implement, lesson 527

笃行至善与精业拓新Biomedical Care & Industrial Innovation · lessons 530–533 · 2 characters

yāng · central; to beg
5 strokes · radical · first in 中央 — central (authority), the center, lesson 530
zhú · bamboo; flute
6 strokes · radical · first in 竹子 — bamboo, lesson 531

崇德守礼与天下为公The Grand Harmony & Moral Integrity · lessons 534–537 · 10 characters

shì · to decorate, to adorn; ornament
8 strokes · radical · first in 装饰 — to decorate, decoration, lesson 534
zhuàng · to collide, crash
15 strokes · radical · first in — to collide, crash, lesson 534
· purple
12 strokes · radical · first in — purple, lesson 535
háo · brave, heroic, chivalrous
14 strokes · radical · first in 自豪 — proud, lesson 535
ài · to block, to deter, to hinder, to obstruct
13 strokes · radical · first in 阻碍 — obstacle, hindrance, lesson 536
zhī · to weave
8 strokes · radical · first in 组织 — to organize, lesson 537
zuì · drunk, intoxicated
15 strokes · radical · first in — drunk, intoxicated, lesson 537
zūn · to honor, to respect, to venerate
12 strokes · radical · first in 尊敬 — to respect, esteem, lesson 537
jìng · to respect, to honor; respectfully
12 strokes · radical · first in 尊敬 — to respect, esteem, lesson 537
zūn · to follow, to comply with; to honor
15 strokes · radical · first in 遵守 — to abide by, comply with, lesson 537