晨钟暮鼓与格物穷理Daily Rhythms & Inquiry into Nature — HSK 2 vocabulary
送给 to give to, 太阳 sun, 提到 to mention, and 25 more words across 4 lessons — each with pinyin above every character, a meaning in English and in Chinese, and one example sentence.
第 69 课 · 司机Lesson 69 · 7 words
| 顺利 | smoothly, successful 指事情进行没有阻碍、很成功 这次考试进行得很顺利。This exam went very smoothly. |
| 司机 | driver, chauffeur 指开车的人 司机平稳地驾驶车辆。The driver drives the vehicle smoothly. |
| 说明 | to explain 指把道理讲清楚 他耐心说明操作步骤。He patiently explains the operating steps. |
| 送到 | to deliver to 指把物品运抵指定的地方 货物及时送到了站点。The goods were delivered to the station on time. |
| 送给 | to give to, present to 指把东西作为礼物给某人 他把礼品送给了老人。He presented the gift to the elderly man. |
| 算 | to calculate 指用数学方法求出结果 他仔细核算一下账目。He carefully calculates the accounts. |
| 虽然 | although 表示先承认一种情况，后面有转折 虽然辛苦，他却心甘情愿。Although it was hard work, he was willing. |
Reading passage — lesson 69
一切业务进行得十分顺利。司机平稳驾车，耐心说明操作规程。及时把货物送到站点，把精美礼品送给老人，算一算账目，虽然辛苦却心甘情愿。
理解问答 · one question on this passage
业务进行得怎么样？
- 十分顺利
- 屡屡受挫
- 进展缓慢
- 频频出错
答案十分顺利— 文中：一切业务进行得十分顺利
第 70 课 · 太太的猫Lesson 70 · 7 words
| 太太 | Mrs., wife 指已婚妇女，或称呼别人的妻子 王太太正在打理庭院。Mrs. Wang is tending the garden. |
| 随便 | casual, as one pleases 指不受约束，怎么方便就怎么做 在图书馆不可随便喧哗。One must not make noise casually in the library. |
| 随时 | at any time 表示不论什么时候都可以 有困难可以随时找我。You can find me at any time you have trouble. |
| 所有 | all 指全部，没有一个例外 所有窗户都擦得干净。All the windows are wiped clean. |
| 所以 | therefore, so 表示前面是原因，后面是结果 邻里和睦，所以关系融洽。The neighbors get along well, so relations are harmonious. |
| 它 | it 指代人以外的事物 小猫十分灵动，它捕蝶嬉戏。The cat is very lively; it chases butterflies and plays. |
| 它们 | they (non-human) 指代多个人以外的事物 繁花似锦，它们在风中轻舞。The flowers bloom richly; they dance gently in the wind. |
Reading passage — lesson 70
王太太打理庭院。不可随便喧哗，有困难随时互助。所有窗明几净，所以邻里融洽。小猫十分灵动，它捕蝶嬉戏，庭前繁花胜锦，它们在风中轻舞。
理解问答 · one question on this passage
王太太在做什么？
- 打理庭院
- 外出旅行
- 卧床休息
- 忙于工作
答案打理庭院— 文中：王太太打理庭院
第 71 课 · 晒太阳Lesson 71 · 7 words
| 太阳 | sun 指太空中发光发热的恒星，白天挂在天上 灿烂的太阳冉冉升起。The brilliant sun slowly rises. |
| 态度 | attitude 指对待事情表现出来的看法和做法 他求实的治学态度值得学习。His pragmatic scholarly attitude is worth learning from. |
| 讨论 | to discuss 指几个人聚在一起交换看法 大家围坐热烈讨论问题。Everyone sat around and discussed the issue heatedly. |
| 套 | set (measure word) 指配成一组的东西，或量词 他新近购置了一套典籍。He recently bought a set of classic texts. |
| 特别 | special, particularly 形容与众不同，不一般 他把握事物特别的规律。He grasps the particular pattern of things. |
| 特点 | characteristic, feature 指某事物特有的、显著的地方 他总结出鲜明的特点。He summed up the distinct features. |
| 题 | topic, problem 指需要用心思考、找出答案的事 他攻克了这道数学难题。He conquered this difficult math problem. |
Reading passage — lesson 71
灿烂太阳冉冉升起。端正求实治学态度，围坐热烈讨论。购置一套典籍，把握事物特别规律，总结鲜明特点，攻克黑板上这道数学难题。
理解问答 · one question on this passage
太阳怎么样地升起？
- 冉冉升起
- 急速坠落
- 一动不动
- 忽明忽暗
答案冉冉升起— 文中：灿烂太阳冉冉升起
第 72 课 · 体育场Lesson 72 · 7 words
| 提 | to carry, lift, mention 用手拿着，往上拿或往上举 他手提行囊出发训练。He carried his bag by hand and set off to train. |
| 提出 | to propose, put forward 指把意见或方案说出来 专家提出了宝贵方案。The expert put forward a valuable proposal. |
| 提到 | to mention 指说话时谈及某件事 他屡次提到强健体魄。He repeatedly mentioned building a strong physique. |
| 体育场 | stadium 指举行体育比赛的大型场地 他步入宏伟的体育场。He walked into the magnificent stadium. |
| 体育 | sports, physical education 指锻炼身体、增强体质的活动 学校大力开展体育运动。The school vigorously promotes sports activities. |
| 疼 | to ache, hurt 指身体某部位感到痛 他的肌肉略微有点疼。His muscles are a little sore. |
| 提高 | to raise, improve 指使水平、程度变得更高 他不懈提高竞技水平。He tirelessly raises his competitive level. |
Reading passage — lesson 72
手提运动行囊。专家提出宝贵方案，屡次提到强健体魄。步入宏伟体育场，大力开展体育运动，哪怕肌肉略微酸疼，也要不懈提高竞技水平。
理解问答 · one question on this passage
专家提出了什么？
- 宝贵方案
- 苛刻要求
- 否定意见
- 消极建议
答案宝贵方案— 文中：专家提出宝贵方案
Characters in 晨钟暮鼓与格物穷理
38 distinct characters across these 28 words. Each one has its stroke order, its radical, what it is made of, and the other words that use it.