Used to connect words or phrases of equal status to show a coordinate relation; and; as well as

Used in the [[不是|不是|bu4 shi4]] ... ér shì pattern to contrast two ideas, meaning "not A, but rather B".

Used at the end of a sentence to show that something is limited or simple, meaning "nothing more" or "and that is all"; often used with [[只|只|zhi3]] or [[不过|不過|bu4 guo4]]

however; but; yet; often used in formal or written Chinese to show a contrast with what was previously stated

thus; thereby; consequently; used to connect two clauses where the second describes a result, purpose, or further action based on the first

on the contrary; instead; used to indicate that a result or situation is the opposite of what was expected

therefore; as a result; thus; connects two clauses where the second is a result of the first

(bound form) as far as something is concerned; used after words like [[就|就|jiu4]] or [[对|對|dui4]] to define the scope of a statement.

to express one's thoughts or feelings after being moved or inspired; to make a comment out of personal feelings

Used to link two clauses to show that the second action or state follows from and builds upon the first; proceeding to the next step; subsequently; furthermore.

used to connect clauses or phrases to indicate that one action follows another; equivalent to [[然后|然後|ran2 hou4]]

occasionally; from time to time; indicates that an action or situation repeats at irregular intervals

obviously; easy to see; clearly evident. This idiom is used when a situation or reason is extremely plain and straightforward.

to rise above others or distinguish oneself by revealing one's talent; to come to the fore

To brush past someone or pass by very closely while moving in opposite directions

afterward; then; indicates that an action or change happens immediately after a previous one, similar to [[接着|接著|jie1 zhe5]]

To strive as hard as one can; to do one's utmost.

To change direction or switch to a different course of action, state, or thought; to turn around and do something else

one can easily imagine or infer; it stands to reason

(idiom) to take the same action or hold the same opinion without prior consultation; to do something independently as if by prior agreement

at the present time; now; currently

easy to do; with no difficulty; describes something that can be accomplished effortlessly

happening naturally or automatically; without external influence or forced effort; spontaneously

(idiom) to look at something but not see it; to ignore or turn a blind eye to something because of lack of concern or concentration

to break down a door and enter by force; to smash through a door or barrier and barge in

it goes without saying; self-evident; understood without needing explanation

(idiom) to supersede; to take the place of; to usurp someone's position

therefore; hence; used in the second part of a sentence to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of reality and concepts beyond the physical world, such as being, time, and substance.

to descend from the heavens; to drop from the sky

to be unable to find out; to be beyond someone's knowledge

(idiom) To emerge as a result of a favorable situation or to meet a specific demand; originally referring to being born in accordance with destiny, but now used for anything that arises to fit the trends of the times.

in the course of time; over a long period of time

to stride boldly forward or stand up to a challenge; to bravely volunteer to help or take responsibility in the face of danger or injustice

(idiom) to blurt out; to speak without thinking; to let something slip unintentionally

(literary) To be thirty years of age; originating from the [[论语|論語|lun2 yu3]], where Confucius describes finding his place in society at thirty.

Used to introduce a statement that is usually true or describes a common situation.

in a word; in brief; to sum it up. Used as a transition to summarize or explain the main point. Equivalent to [[总之|總之|zong3 zhi1]].

to leave something unfinished; to stop doing something before it is completed; to fail to see something through to the end

(idiom) from top to bottom; from above to below; describing a process or structure that moves from a higher level to a lower one

Beyond; outside; other than; used to indicate something is excluded from or in addition to the topic at hand, same as [[以外|以外|yi3 wai4]]

(idiom) to stop at the right moment; to refrain from going too far or overdoing something; to do things in moderation

To run in the opposite direction; to act in a way that is completely contrary to a goal, principle, or previous direction. Compared to [[南辕北辙|南轅北轍|nan2 yuan2 bei3 zhe2]], which emphasizes a mismatch between actions and goals, this word emphasizes moving away from a correct path or mutual agreement.

to be readily solved (of problems or tasks); to be handled smoothly and without resistance once the main difficulty is overcome

to shrink back or hesitate at the sight of something daunting; to flinch in the face of difficulties or danger

(of feelings or emotions) to spring up unbidden; to arise involuntarily or naturally

to assess one's own capabilities and act accordingly; to act within one's competence

to be different for each individual based on their specific situation or nature

Literally meaning "to fly away without wings"; used to describe things suddenly going missing or disappearing without a trace.