刚
Structure: Subject + 刚 + Verb Meaning: “刚” expresses that the action happened not long ago. It’s used the same way as “刚刚”. Examples: 1. 我 刚 做 完 今天 的 工作。 Wǒ ɡānɡ zuò wán jīntiān de ɡōnɡzuò…
白
Meaning: white; clear; pure; free of charge; Origin: 这个字原来是烛火的形状，中心是烛芯或灯芯，有了烛光就可以照亮，因此它最初的意思是“明亮”“清楚”，后来常用来指“白色”。 The original shape of this character is a candle with a wick in center. Its original meaning was bright and clear,…
会
Meaning: meeting; gathering; association; society; meet; se Origin: “会”是“脍”（音kuài，细切的肉或鱼）的本字，字的上部是盒盖，下面是食器，中间装的就是“脍”，但“会”后来多用于表示会议、集会的意思。 “会” is the original form of “脍”, which is pronounced “kuài” and means the cutting of meat or fish. The upper…
更
Structure: 更 + Adjective Meaning: To express “even more,” (as in “even more expensive,” “even more ridiculous,” “even more badass”), use 更 (gèng). It frequently comes before adjectives. Examples: 1.…
能
Structure : Subject + 能 + Verb + Object Meaning: 能 (néng) is another Chinese word that is often translated as “can.” However, it has a slightly different meaning than…
斤
Meaning: axe; 1/2 kilogram Origin: “斤”原指一种石斧，后来多用作重量单位名。一斤等于0.5 千克。 “斤” originally refered to a stone ax, and later came to be used as a unit of weight. One jin is equal to…
毕
Meaning: to finish, to complete Origin: “毕”原指一种捕捉禽兽的带长柄的网，字上部的“田”是捕禽兽的地方。现在多用来指“完结”、“完全”。 The original version of “毕” resembled a long-handled net used to catch birds and beasts. The upper part was “田,” the place to…
庚
Meaning: the seventh of the Ten Heavenly Stems; age Origin: “庚“的本义是“脱谷的农具”。字形是一个架状物，中间有一把上端开叉的打谷器。后多用作天干名。 This character originally meant “threshing tools.” It looks like the frame of a threshing device, the upper part of…
