Hanzi

Hanzi

Chinese online dictionary

Chinese Characters (Hanzi)

Hanzi is one of the oldest continuously used writing systems in the world, having evolved over thousands of years from its pictographic origins. Unlike phonetic scripts, Hanzi are logographic characters that integrate form, sound, and meaning into a single "square" unit, which allows the written language to transcend barriers of time and dialect. More than just a tool for communication, Hanzi is a cultural treasure that carries China's vast history, philosophy, and aesthetic ideals.

这份账目核算下来总数一点需要仔细检查

After calculating this account, there's a small remainder in the total, which requires careful inspection.

This account statement after reconciliation , the total amount there is a little (a small, unexpected remainder or surplus in calculation) , needs to be carefully examined .

番禺区广州市一个行政区划

Panyu District is an administrative division of Guangzhou City.

Panyu District is Guangzhou City of an administrative division .

公司表现不佳员工网开一面他们提供培训而非直接解雇

The company showed leniency to underperforming employees, offering them training instead of direct dismissal.

This (classifier for companies) company towards performance poor (attributive particle) employees showed leniency , (to/for; introducing the recipient of action) them provide training rather than directly dismissing .

摄影师敏锐洞察力总能捕捉到动人瞬间

This photographer has a keen insight, always able to capture moving moments.

This (classifier for people) photographer has acute (particle linking adjective to noun) insight , always able to capture moving (particle linking adjective to noun) moment

姿

姿容端庄秀丽赞叹

Her dignified and graceful appearance was admirable.

Her 's mien dignified and beautiful , make one admire

一直努力希望自己的房子

He has been working hard to save money, hoping to buy his own house.

He continuously (indicating ongoing action) working hard save money , hoping can buy a (classifier for a set of items, like a house) his own house .

从小孑然一身独自大城市打拼

He has been all alone since childhood, striving independently in the big city.

He from childhood already solitary and unsupported , by himself in a big city struggle to make a living .

农民们广阔的农田辛勤劳作期盼着丰收

Farmers work diligently in the vast farmlands, looking forward to a bountiful harvest.

farmers in vast farmland (a locative particle indicating 'in' or 'inside') toil diligently , looking forward to a bountiful harvest .

公司每月核对收支

The company checks its income and expenses monthly.

Company Monthly (indicates 'always' or 'all' for regularity) will reconcile income and expenditure .

厅堂华丽氍毹

A splendid woolen rug was laid in the hall.

hall in to lay (aspect particle indicating continuous action or state) a (measure word for flat, spread-out objects) magnificent (adjectival particle) woolen rug .

工程规划宏诞前景广阔

The planning for this project is magnificent, with broad prospects.

This (classifier for projects or items) project plan grand and vast , prospects broad .

猎人捕获肥美野兔

The hunter caught a plump wild rabbit.

hunter captured (particle indicating completion of an action) a (measure word for animals) plump (attributive particle) wild rabbit .

目的地眼前我们咫尺之遥

The destination is right before our eyes, just a stone's throw away.

destination just at before our eyes , from us within a stone's throw .

商店摆满色彩鲜艳氆氇

The shop was filled with brightly colored pǔlu fabrics.

store in filled with displays (perfective aspect marker) colorful (attributive particle) Tibetan wool fabric .

我们攀登了一座形似崮的顶部风景美不胜收

We climbed a mountain shaped like a 'gu', and the scenery from the top was breathtaking.

We climbed a shaped like (a mountain with steep sides and a flat top) mountain , the top 's scenery breathtakingly beautiful

Chinese Idioms (Chengyu)

A unique feature of the Chinese language is the "Chengyu," which are four-character idiomatic expressions (normally) derived from classical literature, historical events, or famous myths. They are a very concise and elegant way to communicate complex ideas. For example, instead of a long explanation, you can use a single Chengyu to make a point, and it instantly adds a layer of cultural depth to the conversation.

斗量筲计

Meaning

To describe an extremely large quantity or number; countless.

萧墙之变

Meaning

Internal strife or discord; trouble arising from within an organization, family, or group.

雕风镂月

Meaning

To elaborate on natural beauty or sentimental themes with excessive refinement; to engage in ornate literary embellishment, sometimes to the point of artificiality.

风派人物

Meaning

An opportunist; someone who quickly changes their stance or views to suit circumstances or gain an advantage.

潦草塞责

Meaning

To perform one's duties perfunctorily or sloppily; to muddle through one's work.

德厚流光

Meaning

Profound virtue leads to deep and far-reaching influence, leaving a lasting positive impact.

亡国败家

Meaning

To bring about the downfall of a collective entity and ruin one's family; to lead to complete ruin and dispersion.

借身报仇

Meaning

To sacrifice oneself to help another person get revenge; to offer one's life for a vendetta.

蜩螗沸羹

Meaning

A state of great clamor, confusion, and unrest, often describing a turbulent social environment or widespread disorder.

Chinese Daily Expressions

A collection of Chinese daily expressions for beginners and travelers.

我很急

Meaning

I'm in a hurry / I'm very urgent

租期是多久?

Meaning

How long is the rental period?

在后面

Meaning

It's behind / It's in the back

我们迷路了

Meaning

We are lost

我的座位号是...

Meaning

My seat number is ...(seat number)

一月

Meaning

January

晚安

Meaning

Good night

我想续住...晚

Meaning

I'd like to extend my stay for ...(number) more nights

生日快乐!

Meaning

Happy Birthday!

Chinese Names

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