To be able to; to be possible; describes having the capacity or a use for something.

therefore; as a result; frequently used in conjunction with [[因为|因為|yin1 wei4]] to indicate cause and effect

To think, believe, or consider; usually implies that the belief was mistaken unless referring to one's own current thoughts.

used to connect coordinate words, phrases, or clauses, often with the latter being less important

A time earlier than a specific moment or event

that amount or more; that level or higher; indicates a limit for quantity, position, or rank

Refers to the time after the present or after a specific point in time; later; afterwards; in the future

since a specific time in the past until now; in the past period of time

below a certain level, quantity, or rank; less than

difficult to do; hard to (predict, imagine, etc.)

hard to believe; difficult to believe; incredible

Israel; a country in Western Asia

formerly; in the past; previously

to give; to grant; to impose or apply. This word is often used in formal writing to describe providing a specific treatment or action, such as giving a reward or priority.

Used in the first part of a sentence to state a result, while the second part explains the cause, often paired with [[是因为|是因為|shi4 yin1 wei4]].

Beyond, outside, or on the other side of a certain limit, such as time, distance, or a physical boundary

Used before a verb with two or more syllables to show that the action is being applied to someone or something mentioned earlier; to handle; to apply; to give.

to be able to; to be in a position to as a result of certain conditions (often used after a condition is met to show a resulting possibility)

so that; in order to; used to connect clauses to indicate that the preceding action facilitates the following purpose

because of this; with this; in this way; hence

enough to; fully capable of reaching a certain result or level

within or less than a specific limit; used after words for time, quantity, place, or scope

(literary) why; for what reason; used to ask why something happened or is the case

in order to avoid; placed at the start of a second clause to express a purpose of preventing the mentioned situation

since the beginning of recorded history; from the dawn of history to the present day

(idiom) to guard against the unexpected; to be prepared for any eventuality or emergency

Used at the start of a clause to express a result brought about by the previous statement, often implying a negative or undesirable outcome; with the result that; to such an extent as to

Used to introduce a result produced by a previous situation, meaning "to the point that" or "to such an extent that"

to treat people as the most important; a value system centered on human needs, personal dignity, and social welfare

Used to ask for permission or to inquire about the possibility of an action, meaning "is it okay?" or "can you?"; literally the "A-not-A" question form of [[可以|可以|ke3 yi3]].

To impose a penalty or sentence, such as a fine or imprisonment, using a specific method or legal punishment.

used to connect words or phrases to indicate an extension in time, quantity, or range; up to

to do at all costs; to spare no effort; to throw all of one's energy into a task

in order to; so as to; used for the purpose of

To believe oneself to be infallible; opinionated and unwilling to accept the ideas or advice of others.

to prevent or avoid something happening; so as to prevent; just in case

to long for something earnestly; to crave a long-cherished goal or desire

in order to; in an attempt to

To not consider something to be right or correct; to disagree with or object to a certain view.

to express, give, or present greetings, thanks, or similar sentiments

(idiom) to wipe one's eyes and wait; to look forward to something with eager anticipation or to watch closely for how a situation develops

from now on or from that time forward

to punish someone according to the law; to prosecute or bring a criminal to justice

to pursue unremittingly; to have the persistence to see something through to the end

to fight back using the same methods that were used against you; to give tit for tat; to retaliate in kind

to give, grant, or bestow (usually followed by an abstract noun, such as support, punishment, or consideration)

hard to endure; difficult to bear; intolerable

since ancient times; from ancient times to the present day

One's wishes or desires are completely satisfied or realized.