🈺 Chinese Aspect & Mood Vocabulary 副词·语气·时体

163 essential Mandarin Chinese words for the Aspect & Mood scene, each with pinyin, English meaning, HSK level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.

是 shì HSK 1
to be; yes
我是学生。wǒ shì xué sheng.I am a student.
不 bù HSK 1
not; no
我不喝茶。wǒ bù hē chá.I don't drink tea.
有 yǒu HSK 1
to have; there is
我有三个朋友。wǒ yǒu sān gè péng you.I have three friends.
要 yào HSK 1
to want; to need
我要一杯茶wǒ yào yì bēi cháI want a cup of tea.
愿意 yuàn yì HSK 2
to be willing; to want (to do sth)
我愿意帮你的忙。wǒ yuàn yì bāng nǐ de mángI'm willing to help you.
需要 xū yào HSK 3
to need; to require; needs
我需要你的帮助。wǒ xū yào nǐ de bāng zhùI need your help.
分别 fēn bié HSK 3
to part; to distinguish; respectively; separately
我们在车站分别了。wǒ men zài chē zhàn fēn bié leWe parted at the station.
都 dōu HSK 1
all; both
我们都是学生。wǒ men dōu shì xué sheng.We are all students.
共同 gòng tóng HSK 3
common; jointly; together
我们有共同的爱好。wǒ men yǒu gòng tóng de ài hàoWe have common interests.
单独 dān dú HSK 4
alone; by oneself; on one's own
这件事我想单独跟你谈。zhè jiàn shì wǒ xiǎng dān dú gēn nǐ tánI'd like to talk to you about this alone.
吧 ba HSK 1
(particle for suggestion or supposition)
我们走吧。wǒ men zǒu baLet's go.
别 bié HSK 1
don't (do something)
别在这里说话bié zài zhè li shuō huàDon't talk here.
不用 bú yòng HSK 1
need not
你不用等我了nǐ bú yòng děng wǒ leYou don't need to wait for me.
过 guò HSK 1
(verbal particle of past experience); to pass; to cross
我去过中国。wǒ qù guò zhōng guóI have been to China.
还 hái HSK 1
still; in addition; also
我还想喝水。wǒ hái xiǎng hē shuǐI still want to drink water.
会 huì HSK 1
can; to be able to; to know how to
我会说一点汉语wǒ huì shuō yì diǎn hàn yǔI can speak a little Chinese.
就 jiù HSK 1
just; right away; then; precisely
我就来wǒ jiù láiI'm coming right away.
吗 ma HSK 1
(question particle for yes/no questions)
你是学生吗nǐ shì xué shēng maAre you a student?
没 méi HSK 1
have not; did not (negation for past actions)
我没吃饭wǒ méi chī fànI haven't eaten.
没有 méi yǒu HSK 1
to not have; there isn't; haven't
我没有钱wǒ méi yǒu qiánI don't have money.
呢 ne HSK 1
question particle ("And...?")
我很好你呢wǒ hěn hǎo nǐ neI'm fine, and you?
能 néng HSK 1
can; be able to
我能帮你wǒ néng bāng nǐI can help you.
是不是 shì bu shì HSK 1
is it or not; whether or not; right?
你是不是老师？nǐ shì bu shì lǎo shī?Are you a teacher?
也 yě HSK 1
also; too
我也喜欢你wǒ yě xǐ huan nǐI like you too.
一块儿 yí kuàir HSK 1
together (colloquial, northern spoken)
我们一块儿去吃饭wǒ men yí kuàir qù chī fànLet's go eat together.
一起 yì qǐ HSK 1
together (standard, all contexts)
我们一起回家吧wǒ men yì qǐ huí jiā baLet's go home together.
着 zhe HSK 1
(aspect particle for ongoing state)
他笑着说tā xiào zhe shuōHe said it smiling.
真 zhēn HSK 1
really; truly
这个菜真好吃zhè ge cài zhēn hǎo chīThis dish is really tasty.
真的 zhēn de HSK 1
really; truly; indeed
你说的是真的吗nǐ shuō de shì zhēn de maIs what you said true?
正 zhèng HSK 1
just (doing); precisely; upright
我正想找你wǒ zhèng xiǎng zhǎo nǐI was just about to look for you.
正在 zhèng zài HSK 1
in the middle of (doing sth); right now
我正在看书wǒ zhèng zài kàn shūI'm reading a book right now.
最好 zuì hǎo HSK 1
had better; best
你最好早点儿睡nǐ zuì hǎo zǎo diǎnr shuìYou had better go to bed earlier.
啊 a HSK 2
(interjection) ah; oh; (particle expressing surprise or emphasis)
啊,你怎么来了?a nǐ zěn me lái leAh, why are you here?
可以 kě yǐ HSK 2
can; may; be allowed to; not bad; okay
我可以用一下你的手机吗?wǒ kě yǐ yòng yí xià nǐ de shǒu jī maCan I use your phone for a moment?
又 yòu HSK 2
again; also; both... and...; moreover
他昨天来了,今天又来了。tā zuó tiān lái le jīn tiān yòu lái leHe came yesterday, and came again today.
只 zhǐ HSK 2
(zhǐ) only; merely; just
我只想喝一杯水。wǒ zhǐ xiǎng hē yì bēi shuǐI only want to drink a glass of water.
该 gāi HSK 2
should; ought to; to be one's turn
太晚了，我们该回家了。tài wǎn le wǒ men gāi huí jiā leIt's late, we should go home.
可能 kě néng HSK 2
maybe; possible; possibility
他可能已经走了。tā kě néng yǐ jīng zǒu leHe may have already left.
才 cái HSK 2
just now; only then; only
他现在才到，太晚了。tā xiàn zài cái dào tài wǎn leHe only arrives now, too late.
应该 yīng gāi HSK 2
should, ought to (everyday spoken word)
你应该多休息。nǐ yīng gāi duō xiū xiYou should rest more.
一定 yī dìng HSK 2
surely; certainly; must
明天我一定来。míng tiān wǒ yí dìng láiI will definitely come tomorrow.
不要 bù yào HSK 2
don't; must not
上课不要说话。shàng kè bú yào shuō huàDon't talk during class.
必须 bì xū HSK 2
must; have to
你必须八点前到公司。nǐ bì xū bā diǎn qián dào gōng sīYou must arrive at the company before eight.
能够 néng gòu HSK 2
to be able to; can
我相信你能够做到wǒ xiāng xìn nǐ néng gòu zuò dàoI believe you can do it.
也许 yě xǔ HSK 2
maybe (everyday, spoken)
他也许今天不来了。tā yě xǔ jīn tiān bù lái leMaybe he won't come today.
正是 zhèng shì HSK 2
is precisely; exactly is
他正是我要找的人。tā zhèng shì wǒ yào zhǎo de rénHe is exactly the person I'm looking for.
实在 shí zài HSK 2
really; indeed; honest
这件事我实在不知道。zhè jiàn shì wǒ shí zài bù zhī dàoI really don't know about this matter.
正好 zhèng hǎo HSK 2
just right; it just so happens that
这件衣服的大小正好。zhè jiàn yī fu de dà xiǎo zhèng hǎoThe size of this piece of clothing is just right.
不一定 bù yí dìng HSK 2
not necessarily (everyday, spoken)
他明天不一定来。tā míng tiān bù yí dìng láiHe won't necessarily come tomorrow.
好像 hǎo xiàng HSK 2
as if; to seem like; it seems
他好像不太高兴。tā hǎo xiàng bú tài gāo xìngHe seems a bit unhappy.
只能 zhǐ néng HSK 2
can only; to have no choice but to
下雨了，我们只能在家。xià yǔ le wǒ men zhǐ néng zài jiāIt's raining, so we can only stay home.
就是 jiù shì HSK 3
exactly; precisely; just; that is
这就是我要找的书。zhè jiù shì wǒ yào zhǎo de shūThis is exactly the book I was looking for.
只是 zhǐ shì HSK 3
merely; only; just; but; however
我只是想问一下路。wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng wèn yí xià lùI just want to ask for directions.
敢 gǎn HSK 3
to dare; to have the courage to
我不敢一个人走夜路。wǒ bù gǎn yí ge rén zǒu yè lùI don't dare walk alone at night.
仅 jǐn HSK 3
only; merely; barely
这里仅剩下一张票了。zhè lǐ jǐn shèng xià yì zhāng piào leThere is only one ticket left here.
难道 nán dào HSK 3
could it be that...?; don't tell me...
难道你忘了今天的约会nán dào nǐ wàng le jīn tiān de yuē huìDon't tell me you forgot today's appointment?
实际上 shí jì shàng HSK 3
in fact; actually
实际上，这件事没那么难。shí jì shàng zhè jiàn shì méi nà me nánActually, this matter isn't that hard.
显然 xiǎn rán HSK 3
obviously; evidently; clearly
他显然还没准备好。tā xiǎn rán hái méi zhǔn bèi hǎoHe is obviously not ready yet.
其实 qí shí HSK 3
actually; in fact
这道题其实很简单。zhè dào tí qí shí hěn jiǎn dānThis problem is actually very simple.
当然 dāng rán HSK 3
of course; certainly
当然可以，我很乐意帮你。dāng rán kě yǐ wǒ hěn lè yì bāng nǐOf course, I'd be glad to help you.
哈哈 hā hā HSK 3
ha-ha (laughing sound)
哈哈，这个笑话真好笑！hā hā zhè ge xiào hua zhēn hǎo xiàoHa-ha, this joke is really funny!
事实上 shì shí shàng HSK 3
in fact; actually; as a matter of fact
事实上，问题没那么简单。shì shí shàng wèn tí méi nà me jiǎn dānIn fact, the problem is not that simple.
不得不 bù dé bù HSK 3
have to; cannot but; have no choice but to
下雨了，我们不得不回家。xià yǔ le wǒ men bù dé bù huí jiāIt rained, so we had no choice but to go home.
大概 dà gài HSK 3
roughly; probably; approximately
他大概八点能到。tā dà gài bā diǎn néng dàoHe can probably arrive around eight o'clock.
千万 qiān wàn HSK 3
by all means; be sure to (do sth)
你千万别忘了带钥匙。nǐ qiān wàn bié wàng le dài yào shiYou must not forget to bring the keys, whatever you do.
简直 jiǎn zhí HSK 3
simply; really; virtually
这里的风景简直太美了。zhè li de fēng jǐng jiǎn zhí tài měi leThe scenery here is simply too beautiful.
反正 fǎn zhèng HSK 3
anyway; in any case
反正没事，我陪你去吧。fǎn zhèng méi shì wǒ péi nǐ qù baAnyway I'm free, I'll go with you.
不必 bú bì HSK 3
need not; don't have to
这点小事你不必担心。zhè diǎn xiǎo shì nǐ bú bì dān xīnYou don't need to worry about such a small thing.
互相 hù xiāng HSK 3
each other; mutually
同学之间要互相帮助。tóng xué zhī jiān yào hù xiāng bāng zhùClassmates should help each other.
仅仅 jǐn jǐn HSK 3
only; merely
这仅仅是一个开始。zhè jǐn jǐn shì yí ge kāi shǐThis is only a beginning.
恐怕 kǒng pà HSK 3
I'm afraid that...; perhaps; probably
今天恐怕会下雨。jīn tiān kǒng pà huì xià yǔI'm afraid it might rain today.
专门 zhuān mén HSK 3
specially; specialized; for a specific purpose
他专门来看你的tā zhuān mén lái kàn nǐ deHe came specially to see you.
亲自 qīn zì HSK 3
personally; in person; oneself
这个蛋糕是妈妈亲自做的。zhè ge dàn gāo shì mā ma qīn zì zuò deThis cake was made by Mom herself.
相互 xiāng hù HSK 3
mutual; each other; mutually
同学之间要相互帮助。tóng xué zhī jiān yào xiāng hù bāng zhùClassmates should help each other.
根本 gēn běn HSK 3
simply; at all; fundamental; basic
我根本不知道这件事。wǒ gēn běn bù zhī dào zhè jiàn shìI simply had no idea about this matter.
果然 guǒ rán HSK 3
sure enough; as expected
他果然来晚了。tā guǒ rán lái wǎn leSure enough, he arrived late.
只好 zhǐ hǎo HSK 3
have no choice but to; to be forced to
下雨了，我们只好回家。xià yǔ le wǒ men zhǐ hǎo huí jiāIt started raining, so we had no choice but to go home.
能不能 néng bu néng HSK 3
can (you)...? could...? (asking permission/ability)
你能不能帮我一下？nǐ néng bu néng bāng wǒ yí xiàCan you help me for a moment?
应当 yīng dāng HSK 3
should, ought to (formal; rules, written advice)
我们应当互相帮助。wǒ men yīng dāng hù xiāng bāng zhùWe ought to help each other.
到底 dào dǐ HSK 3
after all; in the end; on earth (in questions)
你到底想说什么？nǐ dào dǐ xiǎng shuō shén meWhat on earth do you want to say?
好好 hǎo hǎo HSK 3
well; properly; carefully
你要好好休息几天。nǐ yào hǎo hǎo xiū xi jǐ tiānYou should rest well for a few days.
确实 què shí HSK 3
indeed; really; certainly
这个办法确实有用。zhè ge bàn fǎ què shí yǒu yòngThis method really is useful.
却 què HSK 4
yet, contrary to expectation (adverb, before verb)
我叫了他，他却没听见。wǒ jiào le tā tā què méi tīng jiànI called him, but he didn't hear.
无 wú HSK 4
to not have; none; without; -less
这件事和我无关。zhè jiàn shì hé wǒ wú guānThis matter has nothing to do with me.
呀 ya HSK 4
(exclamatory particle after a vowel)
你怎么才来呀！nǐ zěn me cái lái yaWhy are you only arriving now!
无法 wú fǎ HSK 4
unable to; cannot; incapable of
我无法理解他的想法。wǒ wú fǎ lǐ jiě tā de xiǎng fǎI can't understand his way of thinking.
是否 shì fǒu HSK 4
whether or not; if
请告诉我你是否能来。qǐng gào su wǒ nǐ shì fǒu néng láiPlease tell me whether you can come.
究竟 jiū jìng HSK 4
after all; on earth (in questions); actually
你究竟想说什么？nǐ jiū jìng xiǎng shuō shén meWhat on earth do you want to say?
看来 kàn lái HSK 4
it seems; apparently
看来今天他不会来了。kàn lái jīn tiān tā bú huì lái le.It seems he won't come today.
非 fēi HSK 4
not; non-; wrong
这件事非我所能决定。zhè jiàn shì fēi wǒ suǒ néng jué dìngThis matter is not something I can decide.
似乎 sì hū HSK 4
it seems; seemingly; as if
他似乎没听懂我的话。tā sì hū méi tīng dǒng wǒ de huàHe seems not to have understood what I said.
应 yīng HSK 4
should (literary one-syllable; notices, written texts)
我们应互相帮助。wǒ men yīng hù xiāng bāng zhùWe ought to help each other.
独自 dú zì HSK 4
alone; by oneself
她独自一人住在这座城市。tā dú zì yì rén zhù zài zhè zuò chéng shìShe lives all by herself in this city.
说不定 shuō bu dìng HSK 4
maybe; perhaps; can't say for sure
他说不定已经到家了。tā shuō bu dìng yǐ jīng dào jiā leHe may have already gotten home.
或许 huò xǔ HSK 4
perhaps (slightly formal, written)
他或许已经知道了这件事。tā huò xǔ yǐ jīng zhī dào le zhè jiàn shìPerhaps he already knows about this.
默默 mò mò HSK 4
silently; quietly
他默默地为大家付出。tā mò mò de wèi dà jiā fù chūHe silently gives to everyone.
未必 wèi bì HSK 4
not necessarily (formal, written; doubtful tone)
贵的东西未必就好。guì de dōng xi wèi bì jiù hǎoExpensive things are not necessarily good.
难免 nán miǎn HSK 4
hard to avoid; inevitable(ly)
第一次上台难免会紧张。dì yī cì shàng tái nán miǎn huì jǐn zhāngIt's inevitable to feel nervous on stage for the first time.
随手 suí shǒu HSK 4
conveniently; in passing; while at it
出门时请随手关灯。chū mén shí qǐng suí shǒu guān dēngPlease turn off the lights on your way out.
竟然 jìng rán HSK 4
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; actually
他竟然没通过这次考试。tā jìng rán méi tōng guò zhè cì kǎo shìHe actually failed this exam, to everyone's surprise.
的确 dí què HSK 4
indeed; really
这个方法的确很有效。zhè ge fāng fǎ dí què hěn yǒu xiàoThis method is indeed very effective.
可 kě HSK 5
really; certainly (emphatic) · also: can, may (aux.)
这件事可不能随便告诉别人。zhè jiàn shì kě bù néng suí biàn gào su bié rénYou really mustn't tell others about this casually.
将 jiāng HSK 5
will; shall; (like 把) marks the object
请将文件放在桌子上。qǐng jiāng wén jiàn fàng zài zhuō zi shàngPlease put the documents on the table.
肯定 kěn dìng HSK 5
certainly; definitely; to affirm
他明天肯定会来参加聚会。tā míng tiān kěn dìng huì lái cān jiā jù huìHe will definitely come to the party tomorrow.
居然 jū rán HSK 5
surprisingly, actually (adverb before the verb)
他居然把这么难的题做出来了tā jū rán bǎ zhè me nán de tí zuò chū lái leHe unexpectedly solved such a difficult problem.
毕竟 bì jìng HSK 5
after all; when all is said and done
他毕竟还是个孩子，别太苛刻。tā bì jìng hái shì ge hái zi bié tài kē kèHe's a child after all, don't be too harsh.
只不过 zhǐ bu guò HSK 5
only; merely; nothing but; it's just that
我只不过随便问问而已。wǒ zhǐ bu guò suí biàn wèn wen ér yǐI'm just asking casually, that's all.
必 bì HSK 5
certainly; must; necessarily
有志者事竟成，努力必有回报。yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng nǔ lì bì yǒu huí bàoWhere there's a will there's a way; effort will surely pay off.
得了 dé le HSK 5
all right!; that's enough!; stop it!
得了，别再抱怨了。dé le bié zài bào yuàn leAll right, stop complaining.
随意 suí yì HSK 5
as one wishes; at will; casually
菜都点好了大家随意吃cài dōu diǎn hǎo le dà jiā suí yì chīThe dishes are all ordered, so everyone eat as you please.
不许 bù xǔ HSK 5
not to allow; must not
这里不许抽烟。zhè lǐ bù xǔ chōu yānSmoking is not allowed here.
明明 míng míng HSK 5
obviously; plainly (though)
你明明知道，为什么不说？nǐ míng míng zhī dào wèi shén me bù shuōYou obviously know, so why don't you say it?
无疑 wú yí HSK 5
undoubtedly; without doubt
这无疑是最好的选择。zhè wú yí shì zuì hǎo de xuǎn zéThis is undoubtedly the best choice.
完了 wán le HSK 5
to be finished; done for; oh no
钥匙丢了，这下完了。yào shi diū le zhè xià wán leI lost the key — now we're done for.
倒是 dào shi HSK 5
actually; on the contrary; contrary to expectation
东西不贵，味道倒是不错。dōng xi bú guì wèi dào dào shi bú cuòIt's not expensive, and the taste is actually pretty good.
干脆 gān cuì HSK 5
simply; just; straightforward
既然这么麻烦，干脆别去了。jì rán zhè me má fan gān cuì bié qù leSince it's so much trouble, let's just not go.
也好 yě hǎo HSK 5
that's fine; may as well; whether ... or ...
你想休息一天，那也好。nǐ xiǎng xiū xi yì tiān nà yě hǎoYou want to rest for a day? That's fine too.
偷偷 tōu tōu HSK 5
stealthily; secretly; on the sly
他偷偷把礼物藏了起来。tā tōu tōu bǎ lǐ wù cáng le qǐ láiHe secretly hid the gift.
决不 jué bù HSK 5
by no means; definitely not
我决不会放弃自己的梦想。wǒ jué bú huì fàng qì zì jǐ de mèng xiǎngI will by no means give up my dream.
紧紧 jǐn jǐn HSK 5
closely; tightly
她紧紧地握住我的手。tā jǐn jǐn de wò zhù wǒ de shǒuShe held my hand tightly.
愿 yuàn HSK 5
to be willing; to wish; may (it be so)
我愿为这个目标而努力。wǒ yuàn wèi zhè gè mù biāo ér nǔ lìI am willing to strive for this goal.
将要 jiāng yào HSK 5
will; be about to
会议将要在下午三点开始。huì yì jiāng yào zài xià wǔ sān diǎn kāi shǐThe meeting will begin at three in the afternoon.
悄悄 qiāo qiāo HSK 5
quietly; stealthily; on the sly
他悄悄地走出了教室。tā qiāo qiāo de zǒu chū le jiào shìHe quietly walked out of the classroom.
再也 zài yě HSK 5
(never) again; (not) any more
我再也不想见到他了。wǒ zài yě bù xiǎng jiàn dào tā leI never want to see him again.
咳 hāi HSK 5
(interjection) oh; alas; sigh
咳，这事儿真让人头疼hāi zhè shìr zhēn ràng rén tóu téngSigh, this really gives me a headache.
用不着 yòng bu zháo HSK 5
not need; there is no need to
这点小事用不着你操心。zhè diǎn xiǎo shì yòng bu zháo nǐ cāo xīnThere's no need for you to worry about this little thing.
不能不 bù néng bù HSK 5
cannot but; have to; must
为了健康，我不能不戒烟。wèi le jiàn kāng wǒ bù néng bù jiè yānFor my health, I have no choice but to quit smoking.
不免 bù miǎn HSK 5
inevitably; unavoidably
第一次上台，他不免有些紧张。dì yī cì shàng tái tā bù miǎn yǒu xiē jǐn zhāngGoing on stage for the first time, he was inevitably a bit nervous.
有着 yǒu zhe HSK 5
to have; to possess (with 着 for lasting states)
这座城市有着悠久的历史。zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu zhe yōu jiǔ de lì shǐThis city has a long history.
啦 la HSK 6
(sentence-final particle expressing exclamation or completion)
太好啦，我们终于赢了！tài hǎo la wǒ men zhōng yú yíng leGreat, we finally won!
嘛 ma HSK 6
(particle indicating something obvious or urging)
这道理很简单嘛，谁都懂。zhè dào lǐ hěn jiǎn dān ma shéi dōu dǒngThis reasoning is simple, of course everyone understands it.
哇 wā HSK 6
wow (exclamation of surprise or admiration)
哇，这里的风景太美了！wā zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng tài měi leWow, the scenery here is so beautiful!
便 biàn HSK 6
then; in that case (formal, equivalent to 就); convenient
只要努力，成功便会到来。zhǐ yào nǔ lì chéng gōng biàn huì dào láiAs long as you work hard, success will then come.
偏 piān HSK 6
to lean; deviate; deliberately; contrary to expectations
我劝他别去，他偏要去。wǒ quàn tā bié qù tā piān yào qùI told him not to go, but he insisted on going anyway.
肯 kěn HSK 6
to be willing to; to agree to
无论怎么劝，他都不肯道歉。wú lùn zěn me quàn tā dōu bù kěn dào qiànNo matter how much you persuade him, he refuses to apologize.
罢了 bà le HSK 6
(modal particle) that's all; only; nothing more
我只是随便说说罢了,别当真。wǒ zhǐ shì suí biàn shuō shuo bà le bié dàng zhēnI was just talking casually, that's all, don't take it seriously.
算了 suàn le HSK 6
let it be; forget about it; never mind
这件事就算了吧,别再提了。zhè jiàn shì jiù suàn le ba bié zài tí leJust let this matter go, don't bring it up again.
仿佛 fǎng fú HSK 6
as if; seemingly; to seem like
这里安静得仿佛没有人一样。zhè lǐ ān jìng de fǎng fú méi yǒu rén yí yàngIt's so quiet here, as if there were no one around.
刚好 gāng hǎo HSK 6
just right; exactly; as it happens
我到车站时车刚好进站。wǒ dào chē zhàn shí chē gāng hǎo jìn zhànThe train pulled in just as I reached the station.
一同 yī tóng HSK 6
together; along with
让我们一同为梦想而努力吧。ràng wǒ men yī tóng wèi mèng xiǎng ér nǔ lì baLet's work together for our dreams.
特意 tè yì HSK 6
specially; on purpose; intentionally
他特意为你做了一顿饭。tā tè yì wèi nǐ zuò le yí dùn fànHe specially cooked a meal for you.
恰恰 qià qià HSK 6
exactly; just; precisely
你说的恰恰就是我想的。nǐ shuō de qià qià jiù shì wǒ xiǎng deWhat you said is exactly what I was thinking.
能否 néng fǒu HSK 6
whether or not; can (one) or not
请问能否帮我一个忙?qǐng wèn néng fǒu bāng wǒ yí gè mángMay I ask if you could do me a favor?
绝 jué HSK 6
absolutely; to cut off; extinct
这种事我绝不会答应。zhè zhǒng shì wǒ jué bú huì dā yingI will absolutely never agree to this kind of thing.
必将 bì jiāng HSK 6
will inevitably; is bound to
努力的人必将获得成功。nǔ lì de rén bì jiāng huò dé chéng gōngThose who work hard are bound to succeed.
敢于 gǎn yú HSK 6
to dare to; to have the courage to
他敢于承认自己的错误。tā gǎn yú chéng rèn zì jǐ de cuò wùHe dares to admit his own mistakes.
好似 hǎo sì HSK 6
to seem; to be like
这里的风景好似一幅油画。zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng hǎo sì yì fú yóu huàThe scenery here is just like an oil painting.
便是 biàn shì HSK 6
precisely is; namely; that is
这便是我要找的答案。zhè biàn shì wǒ yào zhǎo de dá ànThis is precisely the answer I was looking for.
不成 bù chéng HSK 6
won't do; won't work; can't be
这么做恐怕不成。zhè me zuò kǒng pà bù chéngDoing it this way probably won't work.
不禁 bù jīn HSK 6
can't help (doing); can't refrain from
听到这话，她不禁笑了起来。tīng dào zhè huà tā bù jīn xiào le qǐ láiHearing this, she couldn't help laughing.
恰好 qià hǎo HSK 6
just right; as it happens; by coincidence
我到车站时，车恰好来了。wǒ dào chē zhàn shí chē qià hǎo lái leWhen I got to the station, the bus arrived just then.
却是 què shì HSK 6
but actually; nevertheless
看起来简单，做起来却是很难。kàn qǐ lái jiǎn dān zuò qǐ lái què shì hěn nánIt looks simple, but is actually very hard to do.
特地 tè dì HSK 6
specially; for a special purpose; on purpose
他特地从外地赶来看我。tā tè dì cóng wài dì gǎn lái kàn wǒHe came specially from out of town to see me.
不料 bù liào HSK 6
but then, who would have thought (narrative twist)
本想早点出门，不料突然下起了大雨。běn xiǎng zǎo diǎn chū mén bú liào tū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔI meant to leave early, but unexpectedly it started pouring rain.
不至于 bù zhì yú HSK 6
unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as
只是小感冒，不至于住院吧。zhǐ shì xiǎo gǎn mào bú zhì yú zhù yuàn baIt's just a minor cold; it's not so bad as to need hospitalization, right?
一道 yī dào HSK 6
together; alongside
我们一道去车站接他吧。wǒ men yí dào qù chē zhàn jiē tā baLet's go to the station together to pick him up.
一齐 yī qí HSK 6
all together; simultaneously
大家一齐举起手来欢呼。dà jiā yì qí jǔ qǐ shǒu lái huān hūEveryone raised their hands and cheered all together.
用得着 yòng de zháo HSK 6
to be of use; to be necessary (often in questions)
带上这把伞，路上也许用得着。dài shàng zhè bǎ sǎn lù shàng yě xǔ yòng de zháoTake this umbrella; you might need it on the way.
有没有 yǒu méi yǒu HSK 6
do you have...?; is there...?
你有没有想过将来的打算？nǐ yǒu méi yǒu xiǎng guò jiāng lái de dǎ suànHave you ever thought about your future plans?
照样 zhào yàng HSK 6
as before; all the same; still
下这么大雨他照样去上班。xià zhè me dà yǔ tā zhào yàng qù shàng bānEven in such heavy rain, he still goes to work as usual.
只得 zhǐ dé HSK 6
to have no choice but to; to be forced to
末班车没了，我们只得走路回家。mò bān chē méi le wǒ men zhǐ dé zǒu lù huí jiāThe last bus was gone, so we had no choice but to walk home.
只顾 zhǐ gù HSK 6
to be absorbed only in; to care only about
他只顾玩手机，忘了做饭。tā zhǐ gù wán shǒu jī wàng le zuò fànHe was so absorbed in his phone that he forgot to cook.
只管 zhǐ guǎn HSK 6
by all means; just go ahead (and do)
有问题你只管问，别客气。yǒu wèn tí nǐ zhǐ guǎn wèn bié kè qiIf you have questions, just go ahead and ask, don't be shy.

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163 words, including HSK 1: 27, HSK 2: 20, HSK 3: 34, HSK 4: 20, HSK 5: 28, HSK 6: 34. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.

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