the second in a series; number two; next

the next day; the following day; the morrow

the second time; second in a series

second-hand house; housing that is being resold or has been previously owned; property acquired indirectly through a middle-man

the number twenty; 20

the number twelve; 12

the two of them; both parties; can also mean "neither" when used with a negative word

December; the twelfth month of the year

the second round of a match, competition, or election

the second month of the Gregorian calendar

(idiom) unique; unparalleled; the only one of its kind; unmatched by anything else

used or pre-owned, specifically referring to goods sold after previous ownership

The second-eldest child or sibling in a family.

(abbreviation) World War II; short for [[第二次世界大战|第二次世界大戰|di4 er4 ci4 shi4 jie4 da4 zhan4]]

A market where previously issued financial instruments, securities, or properties are traded between investors; also refers to a parallel market.

second; used to introduce a second point in a list

two-thirds; two parts out of three

The second day of any month in the lunar calendar, particularly the second day of the Lunar New Year.

the second quarter of a calendar or financial year

the second grade, class, or tier in a ranking system; category B

second-hand car; a vehicle that has already been used and is being resold to another owner

The second line of defense in war or a rear-service position; can also refer to secondary medical treatments used after initial options fail.

carbon dioxide; a colorless, odorless gas used for carbonated drinks and fire extinguishers, also known as [[碳酸气|碳酸氣|tan4 suan1 qi4]]

The generation of children succeeding their parents; the next generation of people

to be very clear about something; perfectly clear; easy to understand

(law) a second trial or hearing of a case by a higher court after an appeal, often being the final judgment in a two-tier judicial system; abbreviation for [[第二审|第二審|di4 er4 shen3]]

The first part of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum; its name refers to its length, which is roughly equal to the width of twelve fingers.

second grade in school; second-year class; sophomore year of high school or college

having two parts or components; dual; bipolar

in the second place; used to list a second reason or point after [[一来|一來|yi1 lai2]]

sulfur dioxide (SO2); a colorless, toxic gas with a pungent odor used as a bleach, preservative, and disinfectant

one after another; in quick succession; continuously without interruption

To perform the same action or have the same event happen for a second time, often in sports referring to a player scoring two goals in a single match

of the second grade or rank; second-rate

A two-stringed Chinese musical instrument played with a bow; also called an alto fiddle.

(idiom) thoroughly or completely; leaving nothing behind

second-class or second-tier; of a lower quality than the best

The heart valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle.

To split or divide something into two parts; physically to halve something.

Two-dimensional; having the dimensions of height and width

to do something immediately or without hesitation; to act without wasting time on talk or raising any objections

one or two; a few; just a little bit

(respectful) father and mother; one's aging parents

Secondary industry; specifically referring to the manufacturing, construction, and processing sectors.

the number twenty-four

February; the second month of the calendar year