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fully; very; extremely
十 ten
分 to divide, to separate, a part or portion
Originally, 十分 referred to “ten parts out of ten”, or 100%. That naturally leads to meanings like fully, or completely |
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what
什 ten; assorted
么 a grammatical particle, adds a soft,
questioning tone
什么 literally = "what-kind-of-thing" |
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why
Think of 为 = for and 什么 = what → "For what?" = Why? |
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What is this?
this 这 is 是 what 什么 |
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miscellaneous items, sundry (raznovrstan) goods
什 ten, mixed, various; (historically, it referred to
everyday utensils in groups of ten)
物 "thing," "object," or "item"
什 implies "grouped variety" (from its decimal/military origins), 物 specifies that these are physical objects;
together, they suggest "a collection of assorted things." |
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southern region
南 "south"
方 "square" or "boundary", direction, region
南方人 southerners |
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south side
南 south
边 side, edge
南边 literally the "south side" or "southern edge" |
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South Pole
极 extreme, pole
南 south
南极 is the "extreme south" |
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southern music
南音 is the "music of the south" |
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menu
菜 vegetables, cooked dishes
单 list, sheet
"dishes presented in a list-format" |
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simple
简 "simple" or "brief", often referring to
something that is straightforward or without
unnecessary complexity
单 "single" or "one"
简单 means something is uncomplicated or easy |
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alone, by oneself
单 "single" or "one"
独 "alone" or "independent" — indicating being by
oneself or separate from others
单 alone could mean "sheet" (被单), 独 alone may imply "unique" (独特) |
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odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.)
单 "single" or "one"
数 "number" or "quantity" — referring to
counting or measuring
单数 the "singular number" or "singular form"
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ten million; by all means; absolutely
千 thousand
万 ten thousand |
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Be extremely careful!
千万 "by all means," "absolutely"
小心 "be careful," "cautious" |
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a millionaire
千万 ten million
富翁 "wealthy person" or "rich man"
富 wealthy; 翁 elderly man |
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a thousand years
used for emperors, wishing eternal reign |
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thousand-mile horse
metaphor for exceptional talent |
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sunshade / parasol
太 "great" or "extreme"
阳 "sunny side"
伞 any protective canopy
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protective umbrella (e.g., political cover)
保 protect
护 guard
伞 umbrella |
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