//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/25 words - 2 min
思[思]	sī	to think; to consider
佳[佳]	jiā	beautiful; fine; good
喂[餵]	wèi	to feed
歆[歆]	xīn	pleased; moved
姐[姐]	jiě	older sister
汽车[汽車]	qìchē	car; automobile; bus; CL:輛|辆[liang4]
自燃[自燃]	zìrán	spontaneous combustion
案[案]	àn	(legal) case; incident; record; file; table
阮[阮]	ruǎn	ruan, a four-stringed Chinese lute
经理[經理]	jīnglǐ	manager; director; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
亲自[親自]	qīnzì	personally; in person; oneself
车主[車主]	chēzhǔ	vehicle owner
元[元]	yuán	currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan); first; original; primary; fundamental; constituent; part; era (of a reign); meta- (prefix); (math.) argument; variable; (Tw) (geology) eon
浩[浩]	hào	grand; vast (water)
资料[資料]	zīliào	material; resources; data; information; profile (Internet); CL:份[fen4],個|个[ge4]
全都[全都]	quándōu	all; without exception
拿走[拿走]	názǒu	to take away
刘[劉]	Liú	surname Liu
案子[案子]	ànzi	long table; counter; case; law case; legal case; judicial case
跟进[跟進]	gēnjìn	to follow; to follow up
不服[不服]	bùfú	not to accept sth; to want to have sth overruled or changed; to refuse to obey or comply; to refuse to accept as final; to remain unconvinced by; not to give in to
对接[對接]	duìjiē	to join up; to dock; a joint (between components)
情绪[情緒]	qíngxù	mood; state of mind; moodiness; CL:種|种[zhong3]
平稳[平穩]	píngwěn	smooth; steady
认可[認可]	rènkě	to approve; approval; acknowledgment; OK
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咱们[咱們]	zánmen	we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5]
诚意[誠意]	chéngyì	sincerity; good faith
流程[流程]	liúchéng	course; stream; sequence of processes; work flow in manufacturing
篇[篇]	piān	sheet; piece of writing; bound set of bamboo slips used for record keeping (old); classifier for written items: chapter, article
帖子[帖子]	tiězi	card; invitation; message; (forum) post
满意[滿意]	mǎnyì	satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction
手机[手機]	shǒujī	cell phone; mobile phone; CL:部[bu4],支[zhi1]
公司[公司]	gōngsī	(business) company; company; firm; corporation; incorporated; CL:家[jia1]
老婆[老婆]	lǎopó	(coll.) wife
住院[住院]	zhùyuàn	to be in hospital; to be hospitalized
地址[地址]	dìzhǐ	address; CL:個|个[ge4]
名称[名稱]	míngchēng	name (of a thing); name (of an organization)
发给[發給]	fāgěi	to issue; to grant; to distribute
出租车[出租車]	chūzūchē	taxi; (Tw) rental car
下车[下車]	xiàchē	to get off or out of (a bus, train, car etc)
干吗[幹嗎]	gànmá	see 幹嘛|干嘛[gan4 ma2]
赶紧[趕緊]	gǎnjǐn	hurriedly; without delay
小妹妹[小妹妹]	xiǎomèimei	little sister; little girl; (coll.) vulva
结账[結賬]	jiézhàng	to pay the bill; to settle accounts; also written 結帳|结帐
要钱[要錢]	yàoqián	to charge; to demand payment
要命[要命]	yàomìng	to cause sb's death; very; extremely; frightening; annoying
洛[洛]	Luò	surname Luo; old name of several rivers (in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Anhui)
眼看[眼看]	yǎnkàn	soon; in a moment; to look on as sth happens
网店[網店]	wǎngdiàn	online shop
步入[步入]	bùrù	to step into; to enter
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正轨[正軌]	zhèngguǐ	the right track
消失[消失]	xiāoshī	to disappear; to fade away
一声不吭[一聲不吭]	yīshēngbùkēng	to not say a word
账[賬]	zhàng	account; bill; debt; CL:本[ben3],筆|笔[bi3]
难处[難處]	nánchu	trouble; difficulty; problem
一半[一半]	yībàn	half
投资[投資]	tóuzī	investment; to invest
借给[借給]	jiègěi	to lend to sb
设计[設計]	shèjì	plan; design; to design; to plan; CL:個|个[ge4]
运营[運營]	yùnyíng	to be in operation; to do business; (of train, bus etc) to be in service; operation; service
男朋友[男朋友]	nánpéngyou	boyfriend
分开[分開]	fēnkāi	to separate; to part
受不了[受不了]	shòubùliǎo	unbearable; unable to endure; can't stand
异地[異地]	yìdì	different place; abroad
恋[戀]	liàn	to feel attached to; to long for; to love
出国[出國]	chūguó	to go abroad; to leave the country; emigration
念书[念書]	niànshū	to read; to study
果[果]	guǒ	fruit; result; resolute; indeed; if really
篮[籃]	lán	basket (receptacle); basket (in basketball)
病人[病人]	bìngrén	sick person; patient; invalid; CL:個|个[ge4]
稍等[稍等]	shāoděng	to wait a moment
若[若]	ruò	to seem; like; as; if
办公[辦公]	bàngōng	to handle official business; to work (esp. in an office)
桌[桌]	zhuō	table; desk; classifier for tables of guests at a banquet etc
皮蛋[皮蛋]	pídàn	thousand-year old eggs; preserved eggs
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瘦肉[瘦肉]	shòuròu	lean meat
粥[粥]	zhōu	congee; gruel; porridge; CL:碗[wan3]
订[訂]	dìng	to agree; to conclude; to draw up; to subscribe to (a newspaper etc); to order
法国[法國]	Fǎguó	France; French
餐厅[餐廳]	cāntīng	dining hall; dining room; restaurant; CL:間|间[jian1],家[jia1]
晚饭[晚飯]	wǎnfàn	evening meal; dinner; supper; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1]
梓[梓]	zǐ	Catalpa kaempferi; printing blocks
妍[妍]	yán	beautiful
生日[生日]	shēngrì	birthday; CL:個|个[ge4]
老公[老公]	lǎogōng	(coll.) husband
凑[湊]	còu	to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity
热闹[熱鬧]	rènao	bustling with noise and excitement; lively
崔[崔]	cuī	high mountain; precipitous
立[立]	lì	to stand; to set up; to establish; to lay down; to draw up; at once; immediately
闺蜜[閨蜜]	guīmì	(coll.) (a woman's) close female friend; bestie; (originally written 閨密|闺密, an abbr. for 閨中密友|闺中密友)
仔细[仔細]	zǐxì	careful; attentive; cautious
脑子[腦子]	nǎozi	brains; mind; CL:個|个[ge4]
进水[進水]	jìnshuǐ	to have water get in (one's ear, shoes etc); to get flooded; inflow of water
分手[分手]	fēnshǒu	to part company; to split up; to break up
多次[多次]	duōcì	many times; repeatedly
靠不住[靠不住]	kàobuzhù	unreliable
好听[好聽]	hǎotīng	pleasant to hear
读[讀]	dú	to read; to study; reading of word (i.e. pronunciation), similar to 拼音[pin1 yin1]
难听[難聽]	nántīng	unpleasant to hear; coarse; vulgar; offensive; shameful
保姆[保姆]	bǎomǔ	nanny; housekeeper
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/125 words - 7 min
万一[萬一]	wànyī	just in case; if by any chance; contingency
国外[國外]	guówài	abroad; external (affairs); overseas; foreign
山[山]	shān	mountain; hill; anything that resembles a mountain; CL:座[zuo4]; bundled straw in which silkworms spin cocoons; gable
皇帝[皇帝]	huángdì	emperor; CL:個|个[ge4]
不许[不許]	bùxǔ	not to allow; must not; can't
冲动[衝動]	chōngdòng	to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge
站住[站住]	zhànzhù	to stand
纪念日[紀念日]	jìniànrì	day of commemoration; memorial day
单独[單獨]	dāndú	alone; by oneself; on one's own
浪漫[浪漫]	làngmàn	romantic
散[散]	sǎn	scattered; loose; to come loose; to fall apart; leisurely; powdered medicine
散[散]	sàn	to scatter; to break up (a meeting etc); to disperse; to disseminate; to dispel; (coll.) to sack
儿[兒]	ér	child; son
一会儿[一會兒]	yīhuìr5	a moment; a while; in a moment; now...now...; also pr. [yi1 hui3 r5]
赔[賠]	péi	to compensate for loss; to indemnify; to suffer a financial loss
姐姐[姐姐]	jiějie	older sister; CL:個|个[ge4]
女孩[女孩]	nǚhái	girl; lass
粗鲁[粗魯]	cūlǔ	coarse; crude (in one's manner); boorish
大姐[大姐]	dàjiě	big sister; elder sister; older sister (also polite term of address for a girl or woman slightly older than the speaker)
事儿[事兒]	shìr5	one's employment; business; matter that needs to be settled; (northern dialect) (of a person) demanding; trying; troublesome; erhua variant of 事[shi4]; CL:件[jian4],樁|桩[zhuang1]
拍[拍]	pāi	to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film); racket (sports); beat (music)
根据[根據]	gēnjù	according to; based on; basis; foundation; CL:個|个[ge4]
我国[我國]	wǒguó	our country; China
法律[法律]	fǎlǜ	law; CL:條|条[tiao2], 套[tao4], 個|个[ge4]
规定[規定]	guīdìng	provision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; rule; CL:個|个[ge4]
追逐[追逐]	zhuīzhú	to chase; to pursue vigorously
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拦截[攔截]	lánjié	to intercept
辱骂[辱罵]	rǔmà	to insult; to revile; abuse; vituperation
行为[行為]	xíngwéi	action; conduct; behavior; activity
定性[定性]	dìngxìng	to determine the nature (usually of error or crime); to determine chemical composition; qualitative; fixed
寻衅[尋釁]	xúnxìn	to pick a quarrel; to start a fight
滋事[滋事]	zīshì	to cause trouble; to provoke a dispute
妹妹[妹妹]	mèimei	younger sister; young woman; CL:個|个[ge4]
死缠烂打[死纏爛打]	sǐchánlàndǎ	(coll.) to pester; to harass
报警[報警]	bàojǐng	to sound an alarm; to report sth to the police
报[報]	bào	to announce; to inform; report; newspaper; recompense; revenge; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1]
警[警]	jǐng	to alert; to warn; police
闲事[閑事]	xiánshì	other people's business
治安[治安]	zhì'ān	law and order; public security
管理[管理]	guǎnlǐ	to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration; CL:個|个[ge4]
处罚[處罰]	chǔfá	to penalize; to punish
法[法]	fǎ	law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist
他人[他人]	tārén	another; sb else; other people
以上[以上]	yǐshàng	that level or higher; that amount or more; the above-mentioned; (used to indicate that one has completed one's remarks) That is all.
以下[以下]	yǐxià	that level or lower; that amount or less; the following
拘留[拘留]	jūliú	to detain (a prisoner); to keep sb in custody
务[務]	wù	affair; business; matter; to be engaged in; to attend to; by all means
倒霉[倒霉]	dǎoméi	to have bad luck; to be out of luck
一般见识[一般見識]	yībānjiànshi	to lower oneself to sb's level; to argue with sb less well-informed
闪[閃]	shǎn	to dodge; to duck out of the way; to beat it; shaken (by a fall); to sprain; to pull a muscle; lightning; spark; a flash; to flash (across one's mind); to leave behind; (Internet slang) (of a display of affection) "dazzlingly" saccharine
速度[速度]	sùdù	speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo; CL:個|个[ge4]
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纠缠[糾纏]	jiūchán	to be in a tangle; to nag
勉强[勉強]	miǎnqiǎng	to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough
越[越]	yuè	to exceed; to climb over; to surpass; the more... the more
懒得[懶得]	lǎndé	not to feel like (doing sth); disinclined to
地下[地下]	dìxià	underground; subterranean; covert
水果[水果]	shuǐguǒ	fruit; CL:個|个[ge4]
文明[文明]	wénmíng	civilized; civilization; culture; CL:個|个[ge4]
悍[悍]	hàn	heroic; intrepid; valiant; dauntless; fierce; ferocious; violent
马[馬]	mǎ	horse; CL:匹[pi3]; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess
漫画[漫畫]	mànhuà	caricature; cartoon; Japanese manga
社[社]	shè	society; group; club; agency; (old) god of the land
邀请[邀請]	yāoqǐng	to invite; invitation; CL:個|个[ge4]
进入[進入]	jìnrù	to enter; to join; to go into
市场[市場]	shìchǎng	marketplace; market (also in abstract)
了解[了解]	liǎojiě	to understand; to realize; to find out
局限[侷限]	júxiàn	variant of 局限[ju2 xian4]
经验[經驗]	jīngyàn	experience; to experience
责[責]	zé	duty; responsibility; to reproach; to blame
编[編]	biān	to weave; to plait; to organize; to group; to arrange; to edit; to compile; to write; to compose; to fabricate
合适[合適]	héshì	suitable; fitting; appropriate
建议[建議]	jiànyì	to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation; CL:個|个[ge4],點|点[dian3]
类型[類型]	lèixíng	type; category; genre; form; style
转账[轉賬]	zhuǎnzhàng	to transfer (money to a bank account)
上海[上海]	Shànghǎi	Shanghai municipality, central east China, abbr. to 滬|沪[Hu4]
房租[房租]	fángzū	rent for a room or house
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养活[養活]	yǎnghuo	to provide for; to keep (animals, a family etc); to raise animals; to feed and clothe; support; the necessities of life; to give birth
老老[老老]	lǎolao	maternal grandmother; same as 姥姥
实[實]	shí	real; true; honest; really; solid; fruit; seed; definitely
考[考]	kǎo	to check; to verify; to test; to examine; to take an exam; to take an entrance exam for; deceased father
公务员[公務員]	gōngwùyuán	functionary; office-bearer
操心[操心]	cāoxīn	to worry about
着呢[著呢]	zhene	comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree; quite; rather
职业[職業]	zhíyè	occupation; profession; vocation; professional
险[險]	xiǎn	danger; dangerous; rugged
月薪[月薪]	yuèxīn	monthly income (in kind)
年终奖[年終獎]	niánzhōngjiǎng	year-end bonus
心态[心態]	xīntài	attitude (of the heart); state of one's psyche; way of thinking; mentality
崩[崩]	bēng	to collapse; to fall into ruins; death of king or emperor; demise
拒[拒]	jù	to resist; to repel; to refuse
简直[簡直]	jiǎnzhí	simply; at all; practically
丧[喪]	sāng	mourning; funeral; (old) corpse
丧[喪]	sàng	to lose sth abstract but important (courage, authority, one's life etc); to be bereaved of (one's spouse etc); to die; disappointed; discouraged
惊[驚]	jīng	to startle; to be frightened; to be scared; alarm
天地[天地]	tiāndì	heaven and earth; world; scope; field of activity
泣[泣]	qì	to sob
鬼神[鬼神]	guǐshén	supernatural beings
心灵[心靈]	xīnlíng	bright; smart; quick-witted; heart; thoughts; spirit
安慰[安慰]	ānwèi	to comfort; to console; CL:個|个[ge4]
外滩[外灘]	Wàitān	the Shanghai Bund or Waitan
豪[豪]	háo	grand; heroic
横[橫]	héng	horizontal; across; crosswise; horizontal stroke (in Chinese characters); to place (sth) flat (on a surface); to cross (a river, etc); in a jumble; chaotic; (in fixed expressions) harsh and unreasonable; violent
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振[振]	zhèn	to shake; to flap; to vibrate; to resonate; to rise up with spirit; to rouse oneself
鹏[鵬]	Péng	Peng, large fabulous bird; roc
沈[沈]	chén	variant of 沉[chen2]
探望[探望]	tànwàng	to visit; to call on sb; to look around
早日[早日]	zǎorì	soon; shortly; on a day quite soon; promptly
康复[康復]	kāngfù	to recuperate; to recover (health); to convalesce
太太[太太]	tàitai	married woman; Mrs.; Madam; wife; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
恢复[恢復]	huīfù	to reinstate; to resume; to restore; to recover; to regain; to rehabilitate
承诺[承諾]	chéngnuò	to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment
医疗费[醫療費]	yīliáofèi	medical expenses
面[麵]	miàn	flour; noodles; (of food) soft (not crunchy); (slang) (of a person) ineffectual; spineless
事故[事故]	shìgù	accident; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],起[qi3],次[ci4]
遗憾[遺憾]	yíhàn	regret; to regret; to be sorry that
检测[檢測]	jiǎncè	to detect; to test; detection; sensing
导致[導致]	dǎozhì	to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about
车辆[車輛]	chēliàng	vehicle
燃[燃]	rán	to burn; to ignite; to light; fig. to spark off (hopes); to start (debate); to raise (hopes)
质量[質量]	zhìliàng	quality; (physics) mass; CL:個|个[ge4]
差一点[差一點]	chàyīdiǎn	see 差點|差点[cha4 dian3]
夏天[夏天]	xiàtiān	summer; CL:個|个[ge4]
平复[平復]	píngfù	to pacify; to calm down; to be cured; to be healed
尽快[儘快]	jǐnkuài	as quickly as possible; as soon as possible; with all speed
分析[分析]	fēnxī	to analyze; analysis; CL:個|个[ge4]
的确[的確]	díquè	really; indeed
发动机[發動機]	fādòngjī	engine; motor; CL:臺|台[tai2]
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故障[故障]	gùzhàng	malfunction; breakdown; defect; shortcoming; fault; failure; impediment; error; bug (in software)
因素[因素]	yīnsù	element; factor; CL:個|个[ge4]
比如[比如]	bǐrú	for example; for instance; such as
之类[之類]	zhīlèi	and so on; and such
暴雨[暴雨]	bàoyǔ	torrential rain; rainstorm; CL:場|场[chang2],陣|阵[zhen4]
积[積]	jī	to amass; to accumulate; to store; measured quantity (such as area of volume); product (the result of multiplication); to integrate (math.); to solve (or integrate) an ordinary differential equation (math.); old; long-standing
留意[留意]	liúyì	to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of
积水[積水]	jīshuǐ	to collect water; to be covered with water; to pond; accumulated water; ponding
浸泡[浸泡]	jìnpào	to steep; to soak; to immerse
使用[使用]	shǐyòng	to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of
不当[不當]	bùdàng	unsuitable; improper; inappropriate
下雨[下雨]	xiàyǔ	to rain
偏偏[偏偏]	piānpiān	(indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately; as it happened; (indicates that sth is the opposite of what would be normal or reasonable) stubbornly; contrarily; against reason; (indicates that sb or a group is singled out) precisely; only; of all people
辆[輛]	liàng	classifier for vehicles
假设[假設]	jiǎshè	to suppose; to presume; to assume; supposing that ...; if; hypothesis; conjecture
排除[排除]	páichú	to eliminate; to remove; to exclude; to rule out
负[負]	fù	to bear; to carry (on one's back); to turn one's back on; to be defeated; negative (math. etc)
车库[車庫]	chēkù	garage
高压锅[高壓鍋]	gāoyāguō	pressure cooker
季[季]	jì	season; the last month of a season; fourth or youngest amongst brothers; classifier for seasonal crop yields
老师[老師]	lǎoshī	teacher; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
老家[老家]	lǎojiā	native place; place of origin; home state or region
田园[田園]	tiányuán	fields; countryside; rural; bucolic
鸡[雞]	jī	fowl; chicken; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) prostitute
炖[燉]	dùn	to stew
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补[補]	bǔ	to repair; to patch; to mend; to make up for; to fill (a vacancy); to supplement
阀[閥]	fá	powerful individual, family or group; clique; (loanword) valve
盖子[蓋子]	gàizi	cover; lid; shell
黑色[黑色]	hēisè	black
动静[動靜]	dòngjìng	(detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness
拜拜[拜拜]	báibái	(loanword) bye-bye; also pr. [bai1 bai1] etc; (coll.) to part ways (with sb); (fig.) to have nothing further to do (with sb or sth)
大清早[大清早]	dàqīngzǎo	early in the morning
秒[秒]	miǎo	second (unit of time); arc second (angular measurement unit); (coll.) instantly
语音[語音]	yǔyīn	speech sounds; pronunciation; colloquial (rather than literary) pronunciation of a Chinese character; phonetic; audio; voice; (Internet) to voice chat; voice message
方阵[方陣]	fāngzhèn	square-shaped formation (military); phalanx; (math.) matrix
开车[開車]	kāichē	to drive a car
婚礼[婚禮]	hūnlǐ	wedding ceremony; wedding; CL:場|场[chang3]
展[展]	zhǎn	to spread out; to open up; to exhibit; to put into effect; to postpone; to prolong; exhibition
一家[一家]	yījiā	the whole family; the same family; the family ... (when preceded by a family name); group
婚庆[婚慶]	hūnqìng	wedding celebration
明星[明星]	míngxīng	star; celebrity
押金[押金]	yājīn	deposit; down payment
结婚[結婚]	jiéhūn	to marry; to get married; CL:次[ci4]
地步[地步]	dìbù	stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved); situation; leeway
同事[同事]	tóngshì	colleague; co-worker; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
好几年[好幾年]	hǎojǐnián	several years
集团[集團]	jítuán	group; bloc; corporation; conglomerate
脸色[臉色]	liǎnsè	complexion; look
医院[醫院]	yīyuàn	hospital; CL:所[suo3],家[jia1],座[zuo4]
做完[做完]	zuòwán	to finish; to complete the task
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/300 words - 17 min
估计[估計]	gūjì	to estimate; to reckon; CL:個|个[ge4]; (coll.) to suppose
办公室[辦公室]	bàngōngshì	office; business premises; bureau; CL:間|间[jian1]
实习生[實習生]	shíxísheng	intern (student)
汇报[匯報]	huìbào	to report; to give an account of; to collect information and report back
网上[網上]	wǎngshàng	online
劲[勁]	jìn	strength; energy; enthusiasm; spirit; mood; expression; interest; CL:把[ba3]; Taiwan pr. [jing4]
删掉[刪掉]	shāndiào	to delete
套话[套話]	tàohuà	polite phrase; conventional greetings; cliché; to try to worm facts out of sb
大发雷霆[大發雷霆]	dàfāléitíng	to be furious; to fly into a terrible rage
差点[差點]	chàdiǎn	almost; nearly
会议室[會議室]	huìyìshì	meeting room; conference room
桌子[桌子]	zhuōzi	table; desk; CL:張|张[zhang1],套[tao4]
掀[掀]	xiān	to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse
尽[儘]	jǐn	to the greatest extent; (when used before a noun of location) furthest or extreme; to be within the limits of; to give priority to
口舌[口舌]	kǒushé	dispute or misunderstanding caused by gossip; to talk sb round
安抚[安撫]	ānfǔ	to placate; to pacify; to appease
狮子[獅子]	shīzi	lion; CL:隻|只[zhi1],頭|头[tou2]
开口[開口]	kāikǒu	to open one's mouth; to start to talk
谈到[談到]	tándào	to refer to; to speak about; to talk about
这儿[這兒]	zhèr5	here
诉求[訴求]	sùqiú	to appeal; to demand (an answer); requirement; demand; claim; appeal; (marketing) message
谅解[諒解]	liàngjiě	to understand; to make allowances for; understanding
层层[層層]	céngcéng	layer upon layer
最终[最終]	zuìzhōng	final; ultimate
答复[答覆]	dáfù	to answer; to reply; Reply to: (in email header)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/325 words - 18 min
话说[話說]	huàshuō	It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative); to discuss; to recount
此[此]	cǐ	this; these
期间[期間]	qījiān	period of time; time; time period; period; CL:個|个[ge4]
删[刪]	shān	to delete
小事[小事]	xiǎoshì	trifle; trivial matter; CL:點|点[dian3]
亏待[虧待]	kuīdài	to treat sb unfairly
据[據]	jù	according to; to act in accordance with; to depend on; to seize; to occupy
表面[表面]	biǎomiàn	surface; face; outside; appearance
直觉[直覺]	zhíjué	intuition
有意思[有意思]	yǒuyìsi	interesting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun
交流[交流]	jiāoliú	to exchange; exchange; communication; interaction; to have social contact (with sb)
以及[以及]	yǐjí	as well as; too; and
专业[專業]	zhuānyè	specialty; specialized field; main field of study (at university); major; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4]; professional
判断[判斷]	pànduàn	to judge; to determine; judgment
删除[刪除]	shānchú	to delete; to cancel
声明[聲明]	shēngmíng	to state; to declare; statement; declaration; CL:項|项[xiang4],份[fen4]
作用[作用]	zuòyòng	to act on; to affect; action; function; activity; impact; result; effect; purpose; intent; to play a role; corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization; CL:個|个[ge4]
头发[頭髮]	tóufa	hair (on the head)
见识[見識]	jiànshi	to gain first-hand knowledge of sth; to experience for oneself; knowledge; experience; insight
晔[曄]	yè	bright light; to sparkle
不利[不利]	bùlì	unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental
原则上[原則上]	yuánzéshang	in principle; generally
达成[達成]	dáchéng	to reach (an agreement); to accomplish
和解[和解]	héjiě	to settle (a dispute out of court); to reconcile; settlement; conciliation; to become reconciled
金额[金額]	jīn'é	sum of money; monetary value
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/350 words - 20 min
证据[證據]	zhèngjù	evidence; proof; testimony
全权[全權]	quánquán	full powers; total authority; plenipotentiary powers
插手[插手]	chāshǒu	to get involved in; to meddle; interference
利益[利益]	lìyì	benefit; (in sb's) interest; CL:個|个[ge4]
竭尽全力[竭盡全力]	jiéjìnquánlì	to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost
早饭[早飯]	zǎofàn	breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1]
胃[胃]	wèi	stomach; CL:個|个[ge4]
凉[涼]	liáng	cool; cold
拉拉扯扯[拉拉扯扯]	lālāchěchě	to tug at; to pull at sb aggressively; to take sb's hand or arm in a too familiar way; (derog.) to hobnob; to consort
里[里]	lǐ	li, ancient measure of length, approx. 500 m; neighborhood; ancient administrative unit of 25 families; (Tw) borough, administrative unit between the township 鎮|镇[zhen4] and neighborhood 鄰|邻[lin2] levels
公费[公費]	gōngfèi	at public expense
恋爱[戀愛]	liàn'ài	(romantic) love; CL:個|个[ge4],場|场[chang3]; in love; to have an affair
业绩[業績]	yèjì	achievement; accomplishment; (in more recent usage) performance (of a business, employee etc); results
下个月[下個月]	xiàgèyuè	next month
加油[加油]	jiāyóu	to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas; (fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on
业务[業務]	yèwù	business; professional work; service; CL:項|项[xiang4]
挣[掙]	zhèng	to struggle to get free; to strive to acquire; to make (money)
好歹[好歹]	hǎodǎi	good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever
销售[銷售]	xiāoshòu	to sell; to market; sales (representative, agreement etc)
凶巴巴[凶巴巴]	xiōngbābā	harsh; savage; fierce
温柔[溫柔]	wēnróu	gentle and soft; tender
员工[員工]	yuángōng	staff; personnel; employee
总监[總監]	zǒngjiān	head; director (of an organizational unit); (police) commissioner; inspector-general; rank of local governor in Tang dynasty administration
空缺[空缺]	kòngquē	vacancy
轮[輪]	lún	wheel; disk; ring; steamship; to take turns; to rotate; by turn; classifier for big round objects: disk, or recurring events: round, turn
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/375 words - 21 min
轮到[輪到]	lúndào	to be (sb's or sth's) turn
空降[空降]	kōngjiàng	to drop from the sky; (fig.) to appear out of nowhere; (attributive) airborne
意见[意見]	yìjiàn	idea; opinion; suggestion; objection; complaint; CL:點|点[dian3],條|条[tiao2]
理解[理解]	lǐjiě	to comprehend; to understand; comprehension; understanding
适应[適應]	shìyìng	to adapt; to fit; to suit
精诚[精誠]	jīngchéng	sincerity; absolute good faith
团结[團結]	tuánjié	to unite; unity; solidarity; united
配合[配合]	pèihé	matching; fitting in with; compatible with; to correspond; to fit; to conform to; rapport; to coordinate with; to act in concert with; to cooperate; to become man and wife; to combine parts of machine
首先[首先]	shǒuxiān	first (of all); in the first place
高级[高級]	gāojí	high level; high grade; advanced; high-ranking
相互[相互]	xiānghù	each other; mutual
毕业[畢業]	bìyè	graduation; to graduate; to finish school
迎来送往[迎來送往]	yíngláisòngwǎng	lit. to meet those arriving, to send of those departing (idiom); busy entertaining guests; all time taken over with social niceties
无数[無數]	wúshù	countless; numberless; innumerable
秉承[秉承]	bǐngchéng	to take orders; to receive commands; to carry on (a tradition)
精神[精神]	jīngshén	spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[ge4]
对待[對待]	duìdài	to treat; treatment
例外[例外]	lìwài	exception; to be an exception
合[合]	hé	to close; to join; to fit; to be equal to; whole; together; round (in battle); conjunction (astronomy); 1st note of pentatonic scale; old variant of 盒[he2]
论[論]	lùn	opinion; view; theory; doctrine; to discuss; to talk about; to regard; to consider; per; by the (kilometer, hour etc)
资历[資歷]	zīlì	qualifications; experience; seniority
今[今]	jīn	today; modern; present; current; this; now
直[直]	zhí	straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters
呼[呼]	hū	to call; to cry; to shout; to breath out; to exhale
姓名[姓名]	xìngmíng	surname and given name; full name
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/400 words - 25 min
专业人士[專業人士]	zhuānyèrénshì	a professional
锅[鍋]	guō	pot; pan; boiler; CL:口[kou3],隻|只[zhi1]
超市[超市]	chāoshì	supermarket; abbr. for 超級市場|超级市场; CL:家[jia1]
梨子[梨子]	lízi	pear; CL:個|个[ge4]
烂[爛]	làn	soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten; worn out; chaotic; messy; utterly; thoroughly; crappy; bad
苏[蘇]	sū	Perilla frutescens (Chinese basil or wild red basil); place name; to revive; used as phonetic in transliteration
洋[洋]	yáng	ocean; vast; foreign; silver dollar or coin
有钱[有錢]	yǒuqián	well-off; wealthy
高压[高壓]	gāoyā	high pressure; high-handed
没事儿[沒事兒]	méishìr5	to have spare time; free from work; it's not important; it's nothing; never mind
压力[壓力]	yālì	pressure
打电话[打電話]	dǎdiànhuà	to make a telephone call
问好[問好]	wènhǎo	to say hello to; to send one's regards to
操作[操作]	cāozuò	to work; to operate; to manipulate
晓得[曉得]	xiǎode	to know
啰嗦[囉嗦]	luōsuo	long-winded; wordy; troublesome; pesky; also pr. [luo1 suo1]
烫[燙]	tàng	to scald; to burn (by scalding); to blanch (cooking); to heat (sth) up in hot water; to perm; to iron; scalding hot
蜂蜜[蜂蜜]	fēngmì	honey
指南[指南]	zhǐnán	to guide; guidebook
页[頁]	yè	page; leaf
天下第一[天下第一]	tiānxiàdìyī	first under heaven; number one in the country
今晚[今晚]	jīnwǎn	tonight
客户[客戶]	kèhù	client; customer
应酬[應酬]	yìngchou	social niceties; social interaction; a dinner party
生日快乐[生日快樂]	shēngrìkuàilè	Happy birthday
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/425 words - 27 min
堵[堵]	dǔ	to block up (a road, pipe etc); to stop up (a hole); (fig.) (of a person) choked up with anxiety or stress; wall (literary); (classifier for walls)
蛋糕[蛋糕]	dàngāo	cake; CL:塊|块[kuai4],個|个[ge4]
聚[聚]	jù	to congregate; to assemble; to mass; to gather together; to amass; to polymerize
虐[虐]	nüè	oppressive; tyrannical
功率[功率]	gōnglǜ	rate of work; power (output)
电灯泡[電燈泡]	diàndēngpào	light bulb; (slang) unwanted third guest
呸[呸]	pēi	pah!; bah!; pooh!; to spit (in contempt)
耽误[耽誤]	dānwu	to delay; to hold up; to waste time; to interfere with
甜蜜[甜蜜]	tiánmì	sweet; happy
时光[時光]	shíguāng	time; era; period of time
省[省]	shěng	to save; to economize; to do without; to omit; to leave out; province; (archaic) central government department
省[省]	xǐng	to inspect; to examine; to be aware; to pay a visit (to one's parents or elders)
怀念[懷念]	huáiniàn	to cherish the memory of; to think of; reminisce
鞍前马后[鞍前馬後]	ānqiánmǎhòu	to follow everywhere; to always be there for sb at their beck and call
嘘寒问暖[噓寒問暖]	xūhánwènnuǎn	to enquire solicitously about sb's well-being (idiom); to pamper
召[召]	zhào	to call together; to summon; to convene; temple or monastery (used in place names in Inner Mongolia)
即[即]	jí	namely; that is; i.e.; prompt; at once; at present; even if; prompted (by the occasion); to approach; to come into contact; to assume (office); to draw near
挥[揮]	huī	to wave; to brandish; to command; to conduct; to scatter; to disperse
则[則]	zé	(conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then; standard; norm; principle; to imitate; to follow; classifier for written items
岁数[歲數]	suìshu	age (number of years old)
大声[大聲]	dàshēng	loud voice; in a loud voice; loudly
听见[聽見]	tīngjiàn	to hear
说服[說服]	shuōfú	to persuade; to convince; to talk sb over; Taiwan pr. [shui4 fu2]
理智[理智]	lǐzhì	reason; intellect; rationality; rational
人心[人心]	rénxīn	popular feeling; the will of the people
透彻[透徹]	tòuchè	penetrating; thorough; incisive
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/450 words - 31 min
邹[鄒]	Zōu	surname Zou; vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC) in the southeast of Shandong Province
付钱[付錢]	fùqián	to pay money
服务员[服務員]	fúwùyuán	waiter; waitress; attendant; customer service personnel; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
啤酒[啤酒]	píjiǔ	beer (loanword); CL:杯[bei1],瓶[ping2],罐[guan4],桶[tong3],缸[gang1]
瓶[瓶]	píng	bottle; vase; pitcher; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for wine and liquids
箱[箱]	xiāng	box; trunk; chest
泡面[泡麵]	pàomiàn	instant noodles
淡定[淡定]	dàndìng	calm and collected; unperturbed
充分[充分]	chōngfèn	ample; sufficient; adequate; full; fully; to the full
干杯[乾杯]	gānbēi	to drink a toast; Cheers! (proposing a toast); Here's to you!; Bottoms up!; lit. dry cup
投[投]	tóu	to cast; to send; to throw oneself (into the river etc); to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of
投入[投入]	tóurù	to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in; to invest in; absorbed; engrossed
心血[心血]	xīnxuè	heart's blood; expenditure (for some project); meticulous care
合伙人[合伙人]	héhuǒrén	partner; associate
背叛[背叛]	bèipàn	to betray
酒吧[酒吧]	jiǔbā	bar; pub; saloon; CL:家[jia1]
咱俩[咱倆]	zánliǎ	the two of us
庆祝[慶祝]	qìngzhù	to celebrate
阿姨[阿姨]	āyí	maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid; woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by child); CL:個|个[ge4]
食[食]	shí	to eat; food; animal feed; eclipse
盘[盤]	pán	plate; dish; tray; board; hard drive (computing); to build; to coil; to check; to examine; to transfer (property); to make over; classifier for food: dish, helping; to coil; classifier for coils of wire; classifier for games of chess
显得[顯得]	xiǎnde	to seem; to look; to appear
格格不入[格格不入]	gégébùrù	(idiom) inharmonious; incompatible
地儿[地兒]	dìr5	place; space
惊喜[驚喜]	jīngxǐ	nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/475 words - 33 min
惊吓[驚嚇]	jīngxià	to frighten; to horrify; to terrify
求婚[求婚]	qiúhūn	to propose marriage
围观[圍觀]	wéiguān	to stand in a circle and watch
闪婚[閃婚]	shǎnhūn	lightning wedding; to get married on the spur of the moment
羡慕[羨慕]	xiànmù	to envy; to admire
委屈[委屈]	wěiqu	to feel wronged; to cause sb to feel wronged; grievance
非[非]	fēi	to not be; not; wrong; incorrect; non-; un-; in-; to reproach or blame; (colloquial) to insist on; simply must
娶[娶]	qǔ	to take a wife; to marry (a woman)
哥们儿[哥們兒]	gēmenr5	erhua variant of 哥們|哥们[ge1 men5]
生命[生命]	shēngmìng	life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature; CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2]
可怕[可怕]	kěpà	awful; dreadful; fearful; formidable; frightful; scary; hideous; horrible; terrible; terribly
捣[搗]	dǎo	pound; beat; hull; attack; disturb; stir
套[套]	tào	to cover; to encase; cover; sheath; to overlap; to interleave; to model after; to copy; formula; harness; loop of rope; (fig.) to fish for; to obtain slyly; classifier for sets, collections; bend (of a river or mountain range, in place names); tau (Greek letter Ττ)
违反[違反]	wéifǎn	to violate (a law)
寻[尋]	xún	to search; to look for; to seek
衅[釁]	xìn	quarrel; dispute; a blood sacrifice (arch.)
踢[踢]	tī	to kick; to play (e.g. soccer); (slang) butch (in a lesbian relationship)
场子[場子]	chǎngzi	(coll.) gathering place; public venue
揍[揍]	zòu	to beat up; to break to pieces
哥们[哥們]	gēmen	Brothers!; brethren; dude (colloquial); brother (diminutive form of address between males)
搅和[攪和]	jiǎohuo	to mix; to blend; (fig.) to spoil; to mess up things; to run around with (sb); to get involved with; to mix (with other people)
醉鬼[醉鬼]	zuìguǐ	drunkard
捣乱[搗亂]	dǎoluàn	to disturb; to look for trouble; to stir up a row; to bother sb intentionally
改天[改天]	gǎitiān	another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check
礼[禮]	lǐ	gift; rite; ceremony; CL:份[fen4]; propriety; etiquette; courtesy
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/500 words - 36 min
赔罪[賠罪]	péizuì	to apologize
期待[期待]	qīdài	to look forward to; to await; expectation
微[微]	wēi	tiny; miniature; slightly; profound; abtruse; to decline; one millionth part of; micro-; Taiwan pr. [wei2]
平米[平米]	píngmǐ	square meter; short for 平方米
房子[房子]	fángzi	house; building (single- or two-story); apartment; room; CL:棟|栋[dong4],幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4],套[tao4],間|间[jian1]
缺点[缺點]	quēdiǎn	weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage; CL:個|个[ge4]
厨房[廚房]	chúfáng	kitchen; CL:間|间[jian1]
格局[格局]	géjú	structure; pattern; layout
付[付]	fù	to pay; to hand over to; classifier for pairs or sets of things
工资[工資]	gōngzī	wages; pay; CL:個|个[ge4],份[fen4],月[yue4]
还贷[還貸]	huándài	to repay a loan
亲爱[親愛]	qīn'ài	dear; beloved; darling
谈恋爱[談戀愛]	tánliàn'ài	to court; to go steady; to be dating
奔[奔]	bēn	to hurry; to rush; to run quickly; to elope
咱[咱]	zán	I or me; we (including both the speaker and the person spoken to)
筹划[籌劃]	chóuhuà	to plan and prepare
出头[出頭]	chūtóu	to get out of a predicament; to stick out; to take the initiative; remaining odd fraction after a division; a little more than
本地人[本地人]	běndìrén	native person (of a country)
年龄[年齡]	niánlíng	(a person's) age; CL:把[ba3],個|个[ge4]
相当[相當]	xiāngdāng	equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quite
大事[大事]	dàshì	major event; major political event (war or change of regime); major social event (wedding or funeral); (do sth) in a big way; CL:件[jian4],樁|桩[zhuang1]
落实[落實]	luòshí	practical; workable; to implement; to carry out; to decide
规划[規劃]	guīhuà	to plan (how to do sth); planning; plan; program
闹钟[鬧鐘]	nàozhōng	alarm clock
起床[起床]	qǐchuáng	to get out of bed; to get up
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/525 words - 38 min
屁[屁]	pì	fart; flatulence; nonsense; (usu. in the negative) what; (not) a damn thing
观察[觀察]	guānchá	to observe; to watch; to survey; to examine; observation; view; perspective; CL:個|个[ge4]
一举一动[一舉一動]	yījǔyīdòng	every movement; each and every move
爱好[愛好]	àihào	to like; to take pleasure in; keen on; fond of; interest; hobby; appetite for; CL:個|个[ge4]
开解[開解]	kāijiě	to straighten out; to explain; to ease sb's anxiety
女朋友[女朋友]	nǚpéngyou	girlfriend
方面[方面]	fāngmiàn	respect; aspect; field; side; CL:個|个[ge4]
条件[條件]	tiáojiàn	condition; circumstances; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; CL:個|个[ge4]
组建[組建]	zǔjiàn	to organize; to set up; to establish
家庭[家庭]	jiātíng	family; household; CL:戶|户[hu4],個|个[ge4]
买房[買房]	mǎifáng	to buy a house
贷款[貸款]	dàikuǎn	a loan; CL:筆|笔[bi3]; to provide a loan (e.g. bank); to raise a loan (from e.g. a bank)
困难[困難]	kùnnan	difficult; challenging; straitened circumstances; difficult situation
高攀[高攀]	gāopān	social climbing; to claim connections with people in higher social class
拜托[拜託]	bàituō	to request sb to do sth; please!
镜子[鏡子]	jìngzi	mirror; CL:面[mian4],個|个[ge4]
大街[大街]	dàjiē	street; main street; CL:條|条[tiao2]
小姑[小姑]	xiǎogū	husband's younger sister; sister-in-law
娘[娘]	niáng	mother; young lady; (coll.) effeminate
婚介[婚介]	hūnjiè	matchmaking; abbr. for 婚姻介紹|婚姻介绍
嫌弃[嫌棄]	xiánqì	to avoid sb (out of dislike); to turn one's back on sb; to ignore
收入[收入]	shōurù	to take in; income; revenue; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4]
小小[小小]	xiǎoxiǎo	very small; very few; very minor
沛[沛]	pèi	copious; abundant
鸡汤[雞湯]	jītāng	chicken stock; chicken soup; (fig.) chicken soup for the soul – i.e. feel-good motivational stories (often used disparagingly because the stories don't really effect change in people's lives)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/550 words - 41 min
文章[文章]	wénzhāng	article; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaning; CL:篇[pian1],段[duan4],頁|页[ye4]
偶像剧[偶像劇]	ǒuxiàngjù	idol drama; drama series in which the actors are chosen for their preexisting popularity with young viewers
青春[青春]	qīngchūn	youth; youthfulness
认清[認清]	rènqīng	to see clearly; to recognize; to realize
现实[現實]	xiànshí	reality; actuality; real; actual; realistic; pragmatic; materialistic; self-interested
接着[接著]	jiēzhe	to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow; to carry on; then; after that; subsequently; to proceed; to ensue; in turn; in one's turn
残酷[殘酷]	cánkù	cruel; cruelty
方便面[方便麵]	fāngbiànmiàn	instant noodles
扔掉[扔掉]	rēngdiào	to throw away; to throw out
冰箱[冰箱]	bīngxiāng	icebox; freezer cabinet; refrigerator; CL:臺|台[tai2],個|个[ge4]
垃圾[垃圾]	lājī	trash; refuse; garbage; (coll.) of poor quality; Taiwan pr. [le4 se4]
食品[食品]	shípǐn	foodstuff; food; provisions; CL:種|种[zhong3]
做饭[做飯]	zuòfàn	to prepare a meal; to cook
健康[健康]	jiànkāng	health; healthy
电话[電話]	diànhuà	telephone; CL:部[bu4]; phone call; CL:通[tong1]; phone number
西装[西裝]	xīzhuāng	suit; Western-style clothes; CL:套[tao4]
外套[外套]	wàitào	coat; jacket; CL:件[jian4]
机[機]	jī	machine; engine; opportunity; intention; aircraft; pivot; crucial point; flexible (quick-witted); organic; CL:臺|台[tai2]
今后[今後]	jīnhòu	hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on
上午[上午]	shàngwǔ	morning; CL:個|个[ge4]
修[修]	xiū	to decorate; to embellish; to repair; to build; to write; to cultivate; to study; to take (a class)
水管[水管]	shuǐguǎn	water pipe
郑重其事[鄭重其事]	zhèngzhòngqíshì	serious about the matter
诚恳[誠懇]	chéngkěn	sincere; honest; cordial
瞑目[瞑目]	míngmù	close one's eyes in death and die contentedly
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep01/569 words - 42 min
乱说[亂說]	luànshuō	to talk drivel; to make irresponsible remarks
乱讲[亂講]	luànjiǎng	to talk nonsense; nonsense!
一天到晚[一天到晚]	yītiāndàowǎn	all day long; the whole day
操[操]	cāo	to grasp; to hold; to operate; to manage; to control; to steer; to exercise; to drill (practice); to play; to speak (a language)
总算[總算]	zǒngsuàn	at long last; finally; on the whole
订婚[訂婚]	dìnghūn	to get engaged
材料[材料]	cáiliào	material; data; makings; stuff; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3]
老妈[老媽]	lǎomā	mother; mom
先见之明[先見之明]	xiānjiànzhīmíng	foresight
专门[專門]	zhuānmén	specialist; specialized; customized
望远镜[望遠鏡]	wàngyuǎnjìng	binoculars; telescope; CL:付[fu4],副[fu4],部[bu4]
收据[收據]	shōujù	receipt; CL:張|张[zhang1]
玫瑰[玫瑰]	méiguī	rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa rugosa); rose flower; CL:朵[duo3],棵[ke1]
星云[星雲]	xīngyún	nebula
宇宙[宇宙]	yǔzhòu	universe; cosmos
原本[原本]	yuánběn	originally; original
颜色[顏色]	yánsè	color; countenance; appearance; facial expression; pigment; dyestuff
网友[網友]	wǎngyǒu	online friend; Internet user
一饱眼福[一飽眼福]	yībǎoyǎnfú	to feast one's eyes on (idiom)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/25 words - 4 min
人事部[人事部]	rénshìbù	personnel office; human resources (HR)
董[董]	dǒng	to supervise; to direct; director
祁[祁]	qí	large; vast
晓[曉]	xiǎo	dawn; daybreak; to know; to let sb know; to make explicit
您好[您好]	nínhǎo	hello (polite)
联系[聯繫]	liánxì	connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with; to integrate; to link; to touch
助理[助理]	zhùlǐ	assistant
职位[職位]	zhíwèi	post; office; position
面试[面試]	miànshì	to be interviewed (as a candidate); interview
发送[發送]	fāsòng	to transmit; to dispatch; to issue (an official document or credential)
邮箱[郵箱]	yóuxiāng	mailbox; post office box; email; email inbox
卷[捲]	juǎn	to roll (up); to sweep up; to carry on; roll
珍惜[珍惜]	zhēnxī	to treasure; to value; to cherish
简历[簡歷]	jiǎnlì	curriculum vitae (CV); résumé; biographical notes
运气[運氣]	yùnqi	luck (good or bad)
层[層]	céng	layer; stratum; laminated; floor (of a building); storey; classifier for layers; repeated; sheaf (math.)
登记[登記]	dēngjì	to register (one's name)
杰[傑]	jié	hero; heroic; outstanding person; prominent; distinguished
夏[夏]	xià	summer
奇[奇]	qí	strange; odd; weird; wonderful; surprisingly; unusually
里边[裡邊]	lǐbian	inside
玉[玉]	yù	jade
林[林]	lín	woods; forest; CL:片[pian4]; circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people); a collection (of similar things)
海[海]	hǎi	ocean; sea; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]; great number of people or things; (dialect) numerous
取消[取消]	qǔxiāo	to cancel; cancellation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/50 words - 6 min
具体[具體]	jùtǐ	concrete; definite; specific
说法[說法]	shuōfa	way of speaking; wording; formulation; one's version (of events); statement; theory; hypothesis; interpretation
保安[保安]	bǎo'ān	to ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production); public security; security guard
应聘[應聘]	yìngpìn	to accept a job offer; to apply for an advertised position
职务[職務]	zhíwù	post; position; job; duties
作为[作為]	zuòwéi	one's conduct; deed; activity; accomplishment; achievement; to act as; as (in the capacity of); qua; to view as; to look upon (sth as); to take sth to be
大学[大學]	dàxué	university; college; CL:所[suo3]
实习[實習]	shíxí	to practice; field work; to intern; internship
酗酒[酗酒]	xùjiǔ	heavy drinking; to get drunk; to drink to excess
校[校]	jiào	to proofread; to check; to compare
校[校]	xiào	school; military officer; CL:所[suo3]
导师[導師]	dǎoshī	tutor; teacher; academic advisor
整理[整理]	zhěnglǐ	to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage)
商务[商務]	shāngwù	commercial affairs; commercial; commerce; business
合同[合同]	hétong	(business) contract; CL:個|个[ge4]
散心[散心]	sànxīn	to drive away cares; to relieve boredom
企业[企業]	qǐyè	company; firm; enterprise; corporation; CL:家[jia1]
草拟[草擬]	cǎonǐ	first draft; to draw up (a first version)
合约[合約]	héyuē	treaty; contract
学习[學習]	xuéxí	to learn; to study
花钱[花錢]	huāqián	to spend money
符合[符合]	fúhé	in keeping with; in accordance with; tallying with; in line with; to agree with; to accord with; to conform to; to correspond with; to manage; to handle
用人[用人]	yòngrén	servant; to employ sb for a job; to manage people; to be in need of staff
标准[標準]	biāozhǔn	(an official) standard; norm; criterion; CL:個|个[ge4]
成见[成見]	chéngjiàn	preconceived idea; bias; prejudice
昨晚[昨晚]	zuówǎn	yesterday evening; last night
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/75 words - 8 min
录用[錄用]	lùyòng	to hire (an employee); to accept (a manuscript) for publication
胜任[勝任]	shèngrèn	qualified; competent (professionally); to be up to a task
新人[新人]	xīnrén	newcomer; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride; bride and groom
廉价[廉價]	liánjià	cheaply-priced; low-cost
再不[再不]	zàibù	if not, then; otherwise
冰[冰]	bīng	ice; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; to chill sth; (of an object or substance) to feel cold; (of a person) cold; unfriendly; (slang) methamphetamine
美式[美式]	Měishì	American style
香草[香草]	xiāngcǎo	aromatic herb; vanilla; alternative name for Eupatorium fortunei; (fig.) loyal and dependable person (old)
摩卡[摩卡]	mókǎ	mocha (loanword)
啦啦队[啦啦隊]	lālāduì	cheerleading squad
鱿鱼[魷魚]	yóuyú	squid
尤[尤]	yóu	outstanding; particularly, especially; a fault; to express discontentment against
篮球[籃球]	lánqiú	basketball; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
队[隊]	duì	squadron; team; group; CL:個|个[ge4]
介意[介意]	jièyì	to care about; to take offense; to mind
没戏[沒戲]	méixì	(coll.) not a chance; no way; hopeless
上班[上班]	shàngbān	to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office
大三[大三]	dàsān	third-year university student
今年[今年]	jīnnián	this year
转正[轉正]	zhuǎnzhèng	to transfer to full membership; to obtain tenure
咖啡[咖啡]	kāfēi	coffee (loanword); CL:杯[bei1]
经验丰富[經驗豐富]	jīngyànfēngfù	experienced; with ample experience
请教[請教]	qǐngjiào	to ask for guidance; to consult
严格[嚴格]	yángé	strict; stringent; tight; rigorous
斩[斬]	zhǎn	to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/100 words - 10 min
卡死[卡死]	kǎsǐ	jammed; stuck; frozen (computer)
逛街[逛街]	guàngjiē	to take a walk; to window-shop; to stroll down the street
路过[路過]	lùguò	to pass by or through
职场[職場]	zhíchǎng	workplace; workforce (of a nation or industry etc); job market
白领[白領]	báilǐng	white-collar; white-collar worker
进出[進出]	jìnchū	to enter or exit; to go through
写字楼[寫字樓]	xiězìlóu	office building
高大[高大]	gāodà	tall; lofty
纯粹[純粹]	chúncuì	pure; unadulterated; purely; completely
虚荣[虛榮]	xūróng	vanity
诚实[誠實]	chéngshí	honest; honesty; honorable; truthful
卡[卡]	kǎ	to stop; to block; (computing) (coll.) slow; (loanword) card; CL:張|张[zhang1],片[pian4]; truck (from "car"); calorie (abbr. for 卡路里[ka3 lu4 li3]); cassette
外表[外表]	wàibiǎo	external; outside; outward appearance
冷冷[冷冷]	lěnglěng	coldly
心肠[心腸]	xīncháng	heart; intention; one's inclination; state of mind; to have the heart for sth; mood
手把[手把]	shǒubà	handle
努力[努力]	nǔlì	great effort; to strive; to try hard
佩服[佩服]	pèifú	to admire
升[升]	shēng	to ascend; to rise to the rank of; to promote; to hoist; liter; measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth dou 斗[dou3]
不怎么[不怎麼]	bùzěnme	not very; not particularly
温度[溫度]	wēndù	temperature; CL:個|个[ge4]
枪口[槍口]	qiāngkǒu	muzzle of a gun
瓜[瓜]	guā	melon; gourd; squash
去年[去年]	qùnián	last year
管道[管道]	guǎndào	tubing; pipeline; (fig.) channel; means
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/125 words - 13 min
排水[排水]	páishuǐ	to drain
固定[固定]	gùdìng	to fix; to fasten; to set rigidly in place; fixed; set; regular
车位[車位]	chēwèi	parking spot; unloading point; garage place; stand for taxi
淹[淹]	yān	to flood; to submerge; to drown; to irritate the skin (of liquids); to delay
监控[監控]	jiānkòng	to monitor
录像[錄像]	lùxiàng	to videotape; to videorecord; video recording; CL:盤|盘[pan2]
调[調]	diào	to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody
调[調]	tiáo	to harmonize; to reconcile; to blend; to suit well; to adjust; to regulate; to season (food); to provoke; to incite
权利[權利]	quánlì	power; right; privilege
队长[隊長]	duìzhǎng	captain; team leader; CL:個|个[ge4]
室[室]	shì	room; work unit; grave; scabbard; family or clan; one of the 28 constellations of Chinese astronomy
垫[墊]	diàn	pad; cushion; mat; to pad out; to fill a gap; to pay for sb; to advance (money)
巴[巴]	bā	to long for; to wish; to cling to; to stick to; sth that sticks; close to; next to; spread open; informal abbr. for bus 巴士[ba1 shi4]; bar (unit of pressure); nominalizing suffix on certain nouns, such as 尾巴[wei3 ba5], tail
歉[歉]	qiàn	to apologize; to regret; deficient
不太好[不太好]	bùtàihǎo	not so good; not too well
结[結]	jié	knot; sturdy; bond; to tie; to bind; to check out (of a hotel)
表达[表達]	biǎodá	to express; to convey
着急[著急]	zháojí	to worry; to feel anxious; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 ji2]
当面[當面]	dāngmiàn	to sb's face; in sb's presence
浦东[浦東]	Pǔdōng	Pudong, subprovincial district of Shanghai
大道[大道]	dàdào	main street; avenue
外勤[外勤]	wàiqín	field work; field personnel; any occupation that involves a great deal of field work
班[班]	bān	team; class; squad; work shift; ranking; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for groups
全麦[全麥]	quánmài	whole wheat
豆沙[豆沙]	dòushā	sweetened bean paste
原味[原味]	yuánwèi	authentic taste; plain cooked; natural flavor (without spices and seasonings)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/150 words - 15 min
有利[有利]	yǒulì	advantageous; to have advantages; favorable
线索[線索]	xiànsuǒ	trail; clues; thread (of a story)
面包[麵包]	miànbāo	bread; CL:片[pian4],袋[dai4],塊|块[kuai4]
牛奶[牛奶]	niúnǎi	cow's milk; CL:瓶[ping2],杯[bei1]
足够[足夠]	zúgòu	enough; sufficient
临别赠言[臨別贈言]	línbiézèngyán	words of advice on parting
自以为是[自以為是]	zìyǐwéishì	to believe oneself infallible (idiom); to be opinionated
歪门邪道[歪門邪道]	wāiménxiédào	dishonest practices
做人[做人]	zuòrén	to conduct oneself; to behave with integrity
口碑[口碑]	kǒubēi	public praise; public reputation; commonly held opinions; current idiom
碰见[碰見]	pèngjiàn	to run into; to meet (unexpectedly); to bump into
同学[同學]	tóngxué	to study at the same school; fellow student; classmate; CL:位[wei4],個|个[ge4]
搜[搜]	sōu	to search
照片[照片]	zhàopiàn	photograph; picture; CL:張|张[zhang1],套[tao4],幅[fu2]
原创[原創]	yuánchuàng	originality; creativity; innovation
手链[手鏈]	shǒuliàn	chain bracelet; CL:條|条[tiao2]
买家[買家]	mǎijiā	buyer; client
定[定]	dìng	to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order
三条[三條]	sāntiáo	three of a kind (poker)
款[款]	kuǎn	section; paragraph; funds; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4]; classifier for versions or models (of a product)
意大利[意大利]	Yìdàlì	Italy; Italian
价格[價格]	jiàgé	price; CL:個|个[ge4]
便宜[便宜]	piányi	cheap; inexpensive; small advantages; to let sb off lightly
进货[進貨]	jìnhuò	to acquire stock; to replenish stock
渠道[渠道]	qúdào	irrigation ditch; (fig.) channel; means
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/175 words - 15 min
特意[特意]	tèyì	specially; intentionally
叮嘱[叮囑]	dīngzhǔ	to warn repeatedly; to urge; to exhort again and again
退货[退貨]	tuìhuò	to return merchandise; to withdraw a product
会要[會要]	huìyào	dynastic records of imperial China
并且[並且]	bìngqiě	and; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition
徐[徐]	xú	slowly; gently
汇[匯]	huì	to remit; to converge (of rivers); to exchange
杨[楊]	yáng	poplar
浦[浦]	pǔ	river bank; shore; river drainage ditch (old)
寄[寄]	jì	to send; to mail; to entrust; to depend on; to attach oneself to; to live (in a house); to lodge; foster (son etc)
聊天[聊天]	liáotiān	to chat; to gossip
记录[記錄]	jìlù	to record; record (written account); note-taker; record (in sports etc); CL:個|个[ge4]
女生[女生]	nǚshēng	schoolgirl; female student; girl
尺寸[尺寸]	chǐcun	size; dimension; measurement
花心[花心]	huāxīn	fickle (in love affairs); dissipated; unfaithful; heart of a flower (pistil and stamen)
车子[車子]	chēzi	car or other vehicle (bicycle, truck etc)
主要[主要]	zhǔyào	main; principal; major; primary
包括[包括]	bāokuò	to comprise; to include; to involve; to incorporate; to consist of
改装[改裝]	gǎizhuāng	to change one's costume; to repackage; to remodel; to refit; to modify; to convert
规模[規模]	guīmó	scale; scope; extent; CL:個|个[ge4]
碰撞[碰撞]	pèngzhuàng	to collide; collision
放置[放置]	fàngzhì	to put
高温[高溫]	gāowēn	high temperature
易燃物品[易燃物品]	yìránwùpǐn	flammable articles
台风[颱風]	táifēng	hurricane; typhoon
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/200 words - 17 min
水泡[水泡]	shuǐpào	bubble; blister
思路[思路]	sīlù	train of thought; thinking; reason; reasoning
一模一样[一模一樣]	yīmúyīyàng	exactly the same (idiom); carbon copy; also pr. [yi1 mo2 yi1 yang4]
来到[來到]	láidào	to come; to arrive
状态[狀態]	zhuàngtài	state of affairs; state; mode; situation; CL:個|个[ge4]
杨浦区[楊浦區]	Yángpǔqū	Yangpu district, central Shanghai
原则[原則]	yuánzé	principle; doctrine; CL:個|个[ge4]
帅[帥]	shuài	handsome; graceful; smart; commander in chief; (coll.) cool!; sweet!
小朋友[小朋友]	xiǎopéngyǒu	child; CL:個|个[ge4]
策略[策略]	cèlüè	strategy; tactics; crafty; adroit
威逼利诱[威逼利誘]	wēibīlìyòu	to make threats and promises
拍马屁[拍馬屁]	pāimǎpì	to flatter; to fawn on; to butter sb up; toadying; boot-licking
上演[上演]	shàngyǎn	to screen (a movie); to stage (a play); a screening; a staging
欲擒故纵[欲擒故縱]	yùqíngùzòng	In order to capture, one must let loose.; to loosen the reins only to grasp them better
非要[非要]	fēiyào	to want absolutely; to insist on (doing something)
公[公]	gōng	public; collectively owned; common; international (e.g. high seas, metric system, calendar); make public; fair; just; Duke, highest of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]; honorable (gentlemen); father-in-law; male (animal)
出院[出院]	chūyuàn	to leave hospital; to be discharged from hospital
作业[作業]	zuòyè	school assignment; homework; work; task; operation; CL:個|个[ge4]; to operate
踏踏实实[踏踏實實]	tātāshíshí	steady; steadfast
后天[後天]	hòutiān	the day after tomorrow; acquired (not innate); a posteriori
确认[確認]	quèrèn	to confirm; to verify; confirmation
方[方]	fāng	square; power or involution (math.); upright; honest; fair and square; direction; side; party (to a contract, dispute etc); place; method; prescription (medicine); just when; only or just; classifier for square things; abbr. for square or cubic meter
私下[私下]	sīxià	in private
光明正大[光明正大]	guāngmíngzhèngdà	(of a person) honorable; not devious; (of a behavior) fair and aboveboard; without tricks; openly; (of a situation) out in the open
受害人[受害人]	shòuhàirén	victim
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/225 words - 19 min
当事人[當事人]	dāngshìrén	persons involved or implicated; party (to an affair)
在场[在場]	zàichǎng	to be present; to be on the scene
手工[手工]	shǒugōng	handwork; manual
定制[定製]	dìngzhì	custom-made; made-to-order; to have something custom made
男孩[男孩]	nánhái	boy; CL:個|个[ge4]
眼光[眼光]	yǎnguāng	gaze; insight; foresight; vision; way of looking at things
一对[一對]	yīduì	couple; pair
情侣[情侶]	qínglǚ	sweethearts; lovers
公心[公心]	gōngxīn	desire for the public good; sense of fair play
细[細]	xì	thin or slender; finely particulate; thin and soft; fine; delicate; trifling; (of a sound) quiet; frugal
云[雲]	yún	cloud; CL:朵[duo3]
云朵[雲朵]	yúnduǒ	a cloud
图案[圖案]	tú'àn	design; pattern
哪儿[哪兒]	nǎr5	where?; wherever; anywhere
对了[對了]	duìle	Correct!; Oh, that's right, ... (when one suddenly remembers sth one wanted to mention); Oh, by the way, ...
待会儿[待會兒]	dāihuìr5	in a moment; later; also pr. [dai1 hui3 r5] or [dai1 hui5 r5]
护士[護士]	hùshi	nurse; CL:個|个[ge4]
晒[曬]	shài	(of the sun) to shine on; to bask in (the sunshine); to dry (clothes, grain etc) in the sun; (fig.) to expose and share (one's experiences and thoughts) on the Web (loanword from "share"); (coll.) to give the cold shoulder to
店家[店家]	diànjiā	proprietor of a shop or restaurant; landlord; shop
卖掉[賣掉]	màidiào	to sell off; to get rid of in a sale
百万[百萬]	bǎiwàn	million; millions
赔偿[賠償]	péicháng	to compensate
疤[疤]	bā	scar; scab
将心比心[將心比心]	jiāngxīnbǐxīn	to put oneself in sb else's shoes (idiom)
心理[心理]	xīnlǐ	mental; psychological
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/250 words - 21 min
阴影[陰影]	yīnyǐng	(lit. and fig.) shadow
明火[明火]	mínghuǒ	flame; open fire
二胎[二胎]	èrtāi	second pregnancy
顶用[頂用]	dǐngyòng	to be of use
长话短说[長話短說]	chánghuàduǎnshuō	to make a long story short (idiom)
小区[小區]	xiǎoqū	neighborhood; district
物业[物業]	wùyè	property; real estate; abbr. for 物業管理|物业管理[wu4 ye4 guan3 li3], property management
邻居[鄰居]	línjū	neighbor; next door; CL:個|个[ge4]
一带[一帶]	yīdài	region; district
角落[角落]	jiǎoluò	nook; corner
投诉[投訴]	tóusù	complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer)
推出[推出]	tuīchū	to push out; to release; to launch; to publish; to recommend
当天[當天]	dāngtiān	on that day
淹水[淹水]	yānshuǐ	to be flooded
真实[真實]	zhēnshí	true; real
愤怒[憤怒]	fènnù	angry; indignant; wrath; ire
谈判[談判]	tánpàn	to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference; CL:個|个[ge4]
发帖[發帖]	fātiě	to post (an item on a forum)
受害者[受害者]	shòuhàizhě	casualty; victim; those injured and wounded
告[告]	gào	to say; to tell; to announce; to report; to denounce; to file a lawsuit; to sue
良[良]	liáng	good; very; very much
商家[商家]	shāngjiā	merchant; business; enterprise
法庭[法庭]	fǎtíng	court of law
起诉[起訴]	qǐsù	to sue; to bring a lawsuit against; to prosecute
正当[正當]	zhèngdāng	timely; just (when needed)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/275 words - 23 min
权益[權益]	quányì	rights; interests; rights and benefits
言论自由[言論自由]	yánlùnzìyóu	freedom of speech
说实话[說實話]	shuōshíhuà	to speak the truth; truth to tell; frankly
诽谤[誹謗]	fěibàng	to slander; to libel
思考[思考]	sīkǎo	to reflect on; to ponder over
角度[角度]	jiǎodù	angle; point of view
证实[證實]	zhèngshí	to confirm (sth to be true); to verify
清白[清白]	qīngbái	pure; innocent
摊[攤]	tān	to spread out; vendor's stand
尽早[儘早]	jǐnzǎo	as early as possible
这么着[這麼著]	zhèmezhe	thus; in this way; like this
兜[兜]	dōu	pocket; bag; to wrap up or hold in a bag; to move in a circle; to canvas or solicit; to take responsibility for; to disclose in detail; combat armor (old)
掏[掏]	tāo	to fish out (from pocket); to scoop
好处[好處]	hǎochu	benefit; advantage; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3 chu4]; CL:個|个[ge4]
五十[五十]	wǔshí	fifty
万事[萬事]	wànshì	all things
兴[興]	xīng	to rise; to flourish; to become popular; to start; to encourage; to get up; (often used in the negative) to permit or allow (dialect); maybe (dialect)
兴[興]	xìng	feeling or desire to do sth; interest in sth; excitement
目前[目前]	mùqián	at the present time; currently
方案[方案]	fāng'àn	plan; program (for action etc); proposal; proposed bill; CL:個|个[ge4],套[tao4]
说话算话[說話算話]	shuōhuàsuànhuà	to do as promised; to be as good as one's word; to honor one's word; to mean what one says
私生活[私生活]	sīshēnghuó	private life
服[服]	fú	clothes; dress; garment; to serve (in the military, a prison sentence etc); to obey; to be convinced (by an argument); to convince; to admire; to acclimatize; to take (medicine); mourning clothes; to wear mourning clothes
牛[牛]	niú	ox; cow; bull; CL:條|条[tiao2],頭|头[tou2]; newton (abbr. for 牛頓|牛顿[niu2 dun4]); (slang) awesome
基于[基於]	jīyú	because of; on the basis of; in view of; on account of
试用[試用]	shìyòng	to try sth out; to be on probation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/300 words - 24 min
期[期]	qī	a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope; Taiwan pr. [qi2]
掩盖[掩蓋]	yǎngài	to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up
真相[真相]	zhēnxiàng	the truth about sth; the actual facts
助纣为虐[助紂為虐]	zhùZhòuwéinüè	lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 wang2] in his oppression (idiom); fig. to take the side of the evildoer; giving succor to the enemy
蒙在鼓里[蒙在鼓裡]	méngzàigǔlǐ	lit. kept inside a drum (idiom); fig. completely in the dark
全职[全職]	quánzhí	full-time job
私立[私立]	sīlì	private (company, school etc)
幼儿园[幼兒園]	yòu'éryuán	kindergarten; nursery school
几千[幾千]	jǐqiān	several thousand
豪宅[豪宅]	háozhái	grand residence; mansion
每年[每年]	měinián	every year; each year; yearly
杂费[雜費]	záfèi	incidental costs; sundries; extras
旅游[旅遊]	lǚyóu	trip; journey; tourism; travel; tour; to travel
房贷[房貸]	fángdài	home loan
不该[不該]	bùgāi	should not; to owe nothing
拥有[擁有]	yōngyǒu	to have; to possess
妻子[妻子]	qīzi	wife; CL:個|个[ge4]
尊重[尊重]	zūnzhòng	to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value; eminent; serious; proper
容忍[容忍]	róngrěn	to put up with; to tolerate
交待[交待]	jiāodài	variant of 交代[jiao1 dai4]
知情[知情]	zhīqíng	to know the facts; to understand; to be familiar with the situation
权[權]	quán	authority; power; right; (literary) to weigh; expedient; temporary
一早[一早]	yīzǎo	early in the morning; at dawn
通过[通過]	tōngguò	by means of; through; via; to pass through; to get through; to adopt; to pass (a bill or inspection etc); to switch over
内疚[內疚]	nèijiù	guilty conscience; to feel a twinge of guilt
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/325 words - 26 min
从而[從而]	cóng'ér	thus; thereby
婚姻[婚姻]	hūnyīn	matrimony; wedding; marriage; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4]
争取[爭取]	zhēngqǔ	to fight for; to strive for; to win over
话语[話語]	huàyǔ	words; speech; utterance; discourse
脑[腦]	nǎo	brain; mind; head; essence
回路[回路]	huílù	to return; circuit (e.g. electric); loop
理性[理性]	lǐxìng	reason; rationality; rational
各种[各種]	gèzhǒng	every kind of; all kinds of; various kinds
可能性[可能性]	kěnéngxìng	possibility; probability
想象[想象]	xiǎngxiàng	to imagine; to fancy; CL:個|个[ge4]
所谓[所謂]	suǒwèi	so-called; what is called
一波三折[一波三折]	yībōsānzhé	calligraphic flourish with many twists; fig. many twists and turns
宿醉[宿醉]	sùzuì	hangover
未[未]	wèi	not yet; did not; have not; not; 8th earthly branch: 1-3 p.m., 6th solar month (7th July-6th August), year of the Sheep; ancient Chinese compass point: 210°
演员[演員]	yǎnyuán	actor or actress; performer; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
低调[低調]	dīdiào	low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile
预算[預算]	yùsuàn	budget
环境[環境]	huánjìng	environment; circumstances; surroundings; CL:個|个[ge4]; ambient
地段[地段]	dìduàn	section; district
不止[不止]	bùzhǐ	incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to
囤[囤]	tún	to store; hoard
货[貨]	huò	goods; money; commodity; CL:個|个[ge4]
往外[往外]	wǎngwài	out; outbound; departing
租[租]	zū	to hire; to rent; to charter; to rent out; to lease out; rent; land tax
大城市[大城市]	dàchéngshì	major city; metropolis
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/350 words - 28 min
讲究[講究]	jiǎngjiu	to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for quality; tastefully chosen
综合[綜合]	zōnghé	comprehensive; composite; synthesized; mixed; to sum up; to integrate; to synthesize
指数[指數]	zhǐshù	(numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent; index; exponential (function, growth)
郊区[郊區]	jiāoqū	suburban district; outskirts; suburbs; CL:個|个[ge4]
骑[騎]	qí	to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses
摩托车[摩托車]	mótuōchē	motorbike; motorcycle (loanword); CL:輛|辆[liang4],部[bu4]
地铁[地鐵]	dìtiě	subway; metro
加班[加班]	jiābān	to work overtime
打车[打車]	dǎchē	to take a taxi (in town); to hitch a lift
分钟[分鐘]	fēnzhōng	minute
成熟[成熟]	chéngshú	mature; ripe; to mature; to ripen; Taiwan pr. [cheng2 shou2]
难吃[難吃]	nánchī	unpalatable
外卖[外賣]	wàimài	to go; take out (relates to food bought at a restaurant)
笔[筆]	bǐ	pen; pencil; writing brush; to write or compose; the strokes of Chinese characters; classifier for sums of money, deals; CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1]
上下班[上下班]	shàngxiàbān	to start and finish work
值[值]	zhí	value; (to be) worth; to happen to; to be on duty
财大气粗[財大氣粗]	cáidàqìcū	rich and imposing; rich and overbearing
屋子[屋子]	wūzi	house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]
等于[等於]	děngyú	to equal; to be tantamount to
居[居]	jū	to reside; to be (in a certain position); to store up; to be at a standstill; residence; house; restaurant; classifier for bedrooms
一次性[一次性]	yīcìxìng	one-off (offer); one-time; single-use; disposable (goods)
凑合[湊合]	còuhe	to bring together; to make do in a bad situation; to just get by; to improvise; passable; not too bad
卧室[臥室]	wòshì	bedroom; CL:間|间[jian1]
客厅[客廳]	kètīng	drawing room (room for arriving guests); living room; CL:間|间[jian1]
魔头[魔頭]	mótóu	monster; devil
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/375 words - 29 min
熬夜[熬夜]	áoyè	to stay up late or all night
少不了[少不了]	shǎobuliǎo	cannot do without; to be unavoidable; are bound to be many
互[互]	hù	mutual
牛肉[牛肉]	niúròu	beef
串[串]	chuàn	to string together; to skewer; to connect wrongly; to gang up; to rove; string; bunch; skewer; classifier for things that are strung together, or in a bunch, or in a row: string of, bunch of, series of; to make a swift or abrupt linear movement (like a bead on an abacus); to move across
羊肉[羊肉]	yángròu	mutton; goat meat
请客[請客]	qǐngkè	to give a dinner party; to entertain guests; to invite to dinner
别着急[別著急]	biézháojí	Don't worry!
才华横溢[才華橫溢]	cáihuáhéngyì	brimming over with talent (esp. literary); brilliant
漫画家[漫畫家]	mànhuàjiā	cartoon writer (from Japanese mangaka)
设计师[設計師]	shèjìshī	designer; architect
迟早[遲早]	chízǎo	sooner or later
慧眼[慧眼]	huìyǎn	an all-seeing mind; mental perception; insight; acumen
识[識]	shí	to know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. [shi4]
珠[珠]	zhū	bead; pearl; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1]
金子[金子]	jīnzi	gold
发光[發光]	fāguāng	to shine
遇见[遇見]	yùjiàn	to meet
唱歌[唱歌]	chànggē	to sing a song
溜走[溜走]	liūzǒu	to slip away; to leave secretly
姑娘[姑娘]	gūniang	girl; young woman; young lady; daughter; paternal aunt (old); CL:個|个[ge4]
部门[部門]	bùmén	department; branch; section; division; CL:個|个[ge4]
续[續]	xù	to continue; to replenish
缘[緣]	yuán	cause; reason; karma; fate; predestined affinity; margin; hem; edge; along
精力[精力]	jīnglì	energy
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/400 words - 33 min
哄[哄]	hōng	roar of laughter (onom.); hubbub; to roar (as a crowd)
独立[獨立]	dúlì	independent; independence; to stand alone
酷[酷]	kù	ruthless; strong (e.g. of wine); (loanword) cool; hip
春[春]	chūn	spring (season); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life
醉[醉]	zuì	intoxicated
吃掉[吃掉]	chīdiào	to eat up; to consume
微波炉[微波爐]	wēibōlú	microwave oven; CL:臺|台[tai2]
加热[加熱]	jiārè	to heat
彻底[徹底]	chèdǐ	thorough; thoroughly; complete
烧开[燒開]	shāokāi	to boil
杀菌[殺菌]	shājūn	to kill germs; to disinfect; to sterilize
隔夜[隔夜]	géyè	overnight; of the previous day
不再[不再]	bùzài	no more; no longer
公关[公關]	gōngguān	public relations
开会[開會]	kāihuì	to hold a meeting; to attend a meeting
茶水[茶水]	cháshuǐ	tea prepared in large quantity using inexpensive tea leaves
饮料[飲料]	yǐnliào	drink; beverage
区域[區域]	qūyù	area; region; district
工[工]	gōng	work; worker; skill; profession; trade; craft; labor
那儿[那兒]	nàr5	there
多谢[多謝]	duōxiè	many thanks; thanks a lot
一下子[一下子]	yīxiàzi	in a short while; all at once; all of a sudden
搞定[搞定]	gǎodìng	to fix; to settle; to wangle
打倒[打倒]	dǎdǎo	to overthrow; to knock down; Down with ... !
视频[視頻]	shìpín	video
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/425 words - 36 min
细节[細節]	xìjié	details; particulars
签[簽]	qiān	to sign one's name; visa; variant of 籤|签[qian1]
灵通[靈通]	língtōng	fast and abundant (news); clever; effective
协议[協議]	xiéyì	agreement; pact; protocol; CL:項|项[xiang4]
双喜临门[雙喜臨門]	shuāngxǐlínmén	two simultaneous happy events in the family
钻戒[鑽戒]	zuànjiè	diamond ring; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
祝福[祝福]	zhùfú	blessings; to wish sb well
超级[超級]	chāojí	super-; ultra-; hyper-
红包[紅包]	hóngbāo	money wrapped in red as a gift; bonus payment; kickback; bribe
毛[毛]	máo	hair; feather; down; wool; mildew; mold; coarse or semifinished; young; raw; careless; unthinking; nervous; scared; (of currency) to devalue or depreciate; classifier for Chinese fractional monetary unit ( = 角[jiao3] , = one-tenth of a yuan or 10 fen 分[fen1])
鲁莽[魯莽]	lǔmǎng	hot-headed; impulsive; reckless
特地[特地]	tèdì	specially; for a special purpose
当着[當著]	dāngzhe	in front of; in the presence of
点头[點頭]	diǎntóu	to nod
刻[刻]	kè	quarter (hour); moment; to carve; to engrave; to cut; oppressive; classifier for short time intervals
不论[不論]	bùlùn	whatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discuss
明目张胆[明目張膽]	míngmùzhāngdǎn	openly and without fear; brazenly
骑虎难下[騎虎難下]	qíhǔnánxià	if you ride a tiger, it's hard to get off (idiom); fig. impossible to stop halfway
既定[既定]	jìdìng	already fixed; set; established
事实[事實]	shìshí	fact; CL:個|个[ge4]
回旋[回旋]	huíxuán	to cycle around; cyclotron; slalom
脑袋[腦袋]	nǎodài	head; skull; brains; mental capability; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4]
掰开[掰開]	bāikāi	to pull apart; to pry open with the hands
仪式[儀式]	yíshì	ceremony
感[感]	gǎn	to feel; to move; to touch; to affect; feeling; emotion; (suffix) sense of ~
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/450 words - 39 min
眼泪[眼淚]	yǎnlèi	tears; crying; CL:滴[di1]
流干[流乾]	liúgān	to drain; to run dry
反[反]	fǎn	contrary; in reverse; inside out or upside down; to reverse; to return; to oppose; opposite; against; anti-; to rebel; to use analogy; instead; abbr. for 反切[fan3 qie4] phonetic system
过头[過頭]	guòtóu	to overdo it; to overstep the limit; excessively; above one's head; overhead
铁石心肠[鐵石心腸]	tiěshíxīncháng	to have a heart of stone; hard-hearted; unfeeling
捂[捂]	wǔ	to enclose; to cover with the hand (one's eyes, nose or ears); to cover up (an affair); contrary; to contradict
冰山[冰山]	bīngshān	iceberg; CL:座[zuo4]
焐[焐]	wù	to warm sth up
化[化]	huà	to make into; to change into; -ization; to ... -ize; to transform; abbr. for 化學|化学[hua4 xue2]
积蓄[積蓄]	jīxù	to save; to put aside; savings
婚[婚]	hūn	to marry; marriage; wedding; to take a wife
房[房]	fáng	house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines)
明[明]	míng	bright; opposite: dark 暗[an4]; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods
婚前[婚前]	hūnqián	premarital; prenuptial
财产[財產]	cáichǎn	property; assets; estate; CL:筆|笔[bi3]
宣布[宣布]	xuānbù	to declare; to announce; to proclaim
正式[正式]	zhèngshì	formal; official
难以[難以]	nányǐ	hard to (predict, imagine etc)
精灵[精靈]	jīnglíng	spirit; fairy; elf; sprite; genie
孤独[孤獨]	gūdú	lonely; solitary
终老[終老]	zhōnglǎo	to spend one's last years
颜值[顏值]	yánzhí	attractiveness index (rating of how good-looking sb is)
智能[智能]	zhìnéng	intelligent; able; smart (phone, system, bomb etc)
助手[助手]	zhùshǒu	assistant; helper
答[答]	dá	reply; answer; return; respond; echo
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/475 words - 42 min
主人[主人]	zhǔrén	master; host; owner; CL:個|个[ge4]
美的[美的]	Měidí	Midea (brand)
抛弃[拋棄]	pāoqì	to abandon; to discard; to renounce; to dump (sb)
机器[機器]	jīqì	machine; CL:臺|台[tai2],部[bu4],個|个[ge4]
捋[捋]	luō	to hold sth long and run one's hand along it
条款[條款]	tiáokuǎn	clause (of contract or law); CL:項|项[xiang4]
共享[共享]	gòngxiǎng	to share; to enjoy together
文档[文檔]	wéndàng	(computer) file
熟悉[熟悉]	shúxī	to be familiar with; to know well
泡[泡]	pào	bubble; foam; blister (i.e. skin bubble); to soak; to steep; to infuse; to dawdle; to shilly-shally; to hang about; to pick up (a girl); to get off with (a sexual partner); classifier for occurrences of an action; classifier for number of infusions
楼下[樓下]	lóuxià	downstairs
大堂[大堂]	dàtáng	lobby
上学[上學]	shàngxué	to go to school; to attend school
天大[天大]	tiāndà	gargantuan; as big as the sky; enormous
塌[塌]	tā	to collapse; to droop; to settle down
告状[告狀]	gàozhuàng	to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit
啰[囉]	luo	(final exclamatory particle)
哩[哩]	li	(modal final particle similar to 呢[ne5] or 啦[la5])
废话[廢話]	fèihuà	nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic)
律师[律師]	lǜshī	lawyer
荒[荒]	huāng	desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice; absurd; uncultivated; to neglect
腔[腔]	qiāng	cavity of body; barrel (e.g. engine cylinder); compartment; tune; accent of speech
板[板]	bǎn	board; plank; plate; shutter; table tennis bat; clappers (music); CL:塊|块[kuai4]; accented beat in Chinese music; hard; stiff; to stop smiling or look serious
天天[天天]	tiāntiān	every day
试一试[試一試]	shìyīshì	to have a try
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep02/494 words - 44 min
作[作]	zuò	to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend; to regard as; to feel; writings or works
过日子[過日子]	guòrìzi	to live one's life; to pass one's days; to get along
凭什么[憑什麼]	píngshénme	(spoken) why?; for which reason?
宁愿[寧願]	nìngyuàn	would rather; better
经历[經歷]	jīnglì	experience; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4]; to experience; to go through
爸[爸]	bà	father; dad; pa; papa
离婚[離婚]	líhūn	to divorce; divorced from (one's spouse)
疗伤[療傷]	liáoshāng	healing; to heal; to make healthy again
坏脾气[壞脾氣]	huàipíqì	bad temper
爱情[愛情]	àiqíng	romance; love (romantic); CL:個|个[ge4],份[fen4]
撞见[撞見]	zhuàngjiàn	to meet by accident
不幸[不幸]	bùxìng	misfortune; adversity; unfortunate; sad; unfortunately; CL:個|个[ge4]
不甘[不甘]	bùgān	unreconciled to; not resigned to; unwilling
哪怕[哪怕]	nǎpà	even; even if; even though; no matter how
草率[草率]	cǎoshuài	careless; negligent; sloppy; not serious
上心[上心]	shàngxīn	carefully; meticulously; to set one's heart on sth
走丢[走丟]	zǒudiū	to wander off; to get lost
赔礼[賠禮]	péilǐ	to offer an apology; to make amends
奇葩[奇葩]	qípā	exotic flower; (fig.) marvel; prodigy; (slang) weirdo; outlandish
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/25 words - 4 min
版本[版本]	bǎnběn	version; edition; release
后续[後續]	hòuxù	follow-up; (dialect) to remarry
相应[相應]	xiāngyìng	to correspond; answering (one another); to agree (among the part); corresponding; relevant; appropriate; (modify) accordingly
核对[核對]	héduì	to check; to verify; to audit; to examine
账号[賬號]	zhànghào	account; username
签字[簽字]	qiānzì	to sign (one's name); signature
录音[錄音]	lùyīn	to record (sound); sound recording; CL:個|个[ge4]
进门[進門]	jìnmén	to enter a door; to go in; to learn the basics of a subject; to join one's husband's household upon marriage
绝不[絕不]	juébù	in no way; not in the least; absolutely not
总得[總得]	zǒngděi	must; have to; be bound to
什么的[什麼的]	shénmede	and so on; and what not
关注[關注]	guānzhù	to pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention
维权[維權]	wéiquán	to defend (legal) rights
官司[官司]	guānsi	lawsuit; CL:場|场[chang2]
激动[激動]	jīdòng	to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite
完了[完了]	wánle	to be finished; to be done for; ruined; gone to the dogs; oh no
和平解决[和平解決]	hépíngjiějué	peace settlement; peaceful solution
和平[和平]	hépíng	peace; peaceful
仗势欺人[仗勢欺人]	zhàngshìqīrén	to take advantage of one's position to bully people (idiom); to kick people around
威胁[威脅]	wēixié	to threaten; to menace
早晨[早晨]	zǎochén	early morning; CL:個|个[ge4]
正义[正義]	zhèngyì	justice; righteousness; just; righteous
士[士]	shì	member of the senior ministerial class (old); scholar (old); bachelor; honorific; soldier; noncommissioned officer; specialist worker
论坛[論壇]	lùntán	forum (for discussion)
毫无[毫無]	háowú	not in the least; to completely lack
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/50 words - 9 min
条例[條例]	tiáolì	regulations; rules; code of conduct; ordinances; statutes
实话[實話]	shíhuà	truth
极其[極其]	jíqí	extremely
瓜葛[瓜葛]	guāgé	intertwined (as melon and vine plants); interconnected; association (of two things)
友[友]	yǒu	friend
省吃俭用[省吃儉用]	shěngchījiǎnyòng	to live frugally; to economize on food and clothing; to scrimp and save
泼[潑]	pō	to splash; to spill; rough and coarse; brutish
轻[輕]	qīng	light; easy; gentle; soft; reckless; unimportant; frivolous; small in number; unstressed; neutral; to disparage
否则[否則]	fǒuzé	if not; otherwise; else; or else
嚣张[囂張]	xiāozhāng	rampant; unbridled; arrogant; aggressive
无耻[無恥]	wúchǐ	without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless
好意思[好意思]	hǎoyìsi	to have the nerve; what a cheek!; to feel no shame; to overcome the shame; (is it) proper? (rhetorical question)
女厕[女廁]	nǚcè	ladies washroom; ladies toilet
闹事[鬧事]	nàoshì	to cause trouble; to create a disturbance
鞋[鞋]	xié	shoe; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1]
可乐[可樂]	kělè	amusing; entertaining; (loanword) cola
硫酸[硫酸]	liúsuān	sulfuric acid H2SO4; sulfate
回复[回復]	huífù	to reply; to recover; to return (to a previous condition); Re: in reply to (email)
澄清[澄清]	chéngqīng	clear (of liquid); limpid; to clarify; to make sth clear; to be clear (about the facts)
造[造]	zào	to make; to build; to manufacture; to invent; to fabricate; to go to; party (in a lawsuit or legal agreement); crop; classifier for crops
谣[謠]	yáo	popular ballad; rumor
造谣[造謠]	zàoyáo	to start a rumor
者[者]	zhě	(after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...; (after a noun) person involved in ...; -er; -ist; (used after a number or 後|后[hou4] or 前[qian2] to refer to sth mentioned previously); (used after a term, to mark a pause before defining the term); (old) (used at the end of a command); (old) this
提前[提前]	tíqián	to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advance
偷拍[偷拍]	tōupāi	to take a picture of a person without permission or without their knowledge
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/75 words - 11 min
动机[動機]	dòngjī	motor; locomotive; motive; motivation; intention
遍[遍]	biàn	everywhere; all over; classifier for actions: one time
镜头[鏡頭]	jìngtóu	camera lens; camera shot (in a movie etc); scene
中央[中央]	zhōngyāng	central; middle; center; central authorities (of a state)
冲[沖]	chōng	(of water) to dash against; to mix with water; to infuse; to rinse; to flush; to develop (a film); to rise in the air; to clash; to collide with
匿名[匿名]	nìmíng	anonymous
爆料[爆料]	bàoliào	to make explosive allegations
注册[註冊]	zhùcè	to register; to enroll
单纯[單純]	dānchún	simple; pure; unsophisticated; merely; purely
计算机[計算機]	jìsuànjī	computer; (Tw) calculator; CL:臺|台[tai2]
系[系]	xì	system; department; faculty
系[繫]	xì	to connect; to arrest; to worry
时刻[時刻]	shíkè	time; juncture; moment; period of time; CL:個|个[ge4],段[duan4]; constantly; always
同时[同時]	tóngshí	at the same time; simultaneously
身份[身份]	shēnfèn	identity; status; capacity; dignity; position; rank
回应[回應]	huíyìng	to respond; response
彪悍[彪悍]	biāohàn	tough as nails; formidable; kick-ass; plucky
何止[何止]	hézhǐ	far more than; not just
啼[啼]	tí	to cry; to weep aloud; to crow; to hoot
针对[針對]	zhēnduì	to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to
下一步[下一步]	xiàyībù	the next step
行动[行動]	xíngdòng	operation; action; CL:個|个[ge4]; to move about; mobile
做事[做事]	zuòshì	to work; to handle matters; to have a job
靠得住[靠得住]	kàodezhù	reliable; trustworthy
风口浪尖[風口浪尖]	fēngkǒulàngjiān	where the wind and the waves are the fiercest; at the heart of the struggle
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/100 words - 14 min
惊动[驚動]	jīngdòng	to alarm; to startle; to disturb
总公司[總公司]	zǒnggōngsī	parent company; head office
怪罪[怪罪]	guàizuì	to blame
得不偿失[得不償失]	débùchángshī	the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)
长见识[長見識]	zhǎngjiànshi	to gain knowledge and experience
大快人心[大快人心]	dàkuàirénxīn	to the satisfaction of everyone
弄错[弄錯]	nòngcuò	to err; to get sth wrong; to miscalculate; to misunderstand
职[職]	zhí	office; duty
规矩[規矩]	guīju	lit. compass and set square; fig. established standard; rule; customs; practices; fig. upright and honest; well-behaved
接风[接風]	jiēfēng	to hold a welcoming dinner or reception
宴[宴]	yàn	feast; repose
下班[下班]	xiàbān	to finish work; to get off work
秘书[秘書]	mìshū	secretary
料[料]	liào	material; stuff; grain; feed; to expect; to anticipate; to guess
珍珠[珍珠]	zhēnzhū	pearl; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
无关紧要[無關緊要]	wúguānjǐnyào	indifferent; insignificant
看法[看法]	kànfǎ	way of looking at a thing; view; opinion; CL:個|个[ge4]
指[指]	zhǐ	finger; to point at or to; to indicate or refer to; to depend on; to count on; (of hair) to stand on end
网民[網民]	wǎngmín	web user; netizen
上传[上傳]	shàngchuán	to upload
恶意[惡意]	èyì	malice; evil intention
调查[調查]	diàochá	investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) poll; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4]
恰恰[恰恰]	qiàqià	exactly; just; precisely
拜访[拜訪]	bàifǎng	to pay a visit; to call on
横加[橫加]	héngjiā	violently; flagrantly
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/125 words - 16 min
歪曲[歪曲]	wāiqū	to distort; to misrepresent
抹黑[抹黑]	mǒhēi	to discredit; to defame; to smear sb's name; to bring shame upon (oneself or one's family etc); to blacken (e.g. commando's face for camouflage); to black out or obliterate (e.g. censored words)
勾结[勾結]	gōujié	to collude with; to collaborate with; to gang up with
客观[客觀]	kèguān	objective; impartial
事件[事件]	shìjiàn	event; happening; incident; CL:個|个[ge4]
从头到尾[從頭到尾]	cóngtóudàowěi	from start to finish; from head to tail; the whole (thing)
疑问[疑問]	yíwèn	question; interrogation; doubt
蠢[蠢]	chǔn	stupid; sluggish; clumsy; to wiggle (of worms); to move in a disorderly fashion
陷害[陷害]	xiànhài	to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against
品牌[品牌]	pǐnpái	brand name; trademark
产生[產生]	chǎnshēng	to arise; to come into being; to come about; to give rise to; to bring into being; to bring about; to produce; to engender; to generate; to appear; appearance; emergence; generation; production; yield
负面[負面]	fùmiàn	negative; the negative side
公众[公眾]	gōngzhòng	public
弃[棄]	qì	to abandon; to relinquish; to discard; to throw away
卒[卒]	zú	soldier; servant; to finish; to die; finally; at last; pawn in Chinese chess
保[保]	bǎo	to defend; to protect; to keep; to guarantee; to ensure; civil administration unit in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system (old)
过目[過目]	guòmù	to look over
念[念]	niàn	to read; to study (a subject); to attend (a school); to read aloud; to miss (sb); idea; remembrance; twenty (banker's anti-fraud numeral corresponding to 廿, 20)
经[經]	jīng	classics; sacred book; scripture; to pass through; to undergo; to bear; to endure; warp (textile); longitude; menstruation; channel (TCM); abbr. for economics 經濟|经济[jing1 ji4]
确实[確實]	quèshí	indeed; really; reliable; real; true
前日[前日]	qiánrì	day before yesterday
进行[進行]	jìnxíng	to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress; to do; to carry out; to carry on; to execute
沟通[溝通]	gōutōng	to join; to connect; to link up; to communicate
绝[絕]	jué	to cut short; extinct; to disappear; to vanish; absolutely; by no means
字幕[字幕]	zìmù	caption; subtitle
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/150 words - 18 min
高度[高度]	gāodù	height; altitude; elevation; high degree; highly; CL:個|个[ge4]
重视[重視]	zhòngshì	to attach importance to sth; to value
引起[引起]	yǐnqǐ	to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse
困扰[困擾]	kùnrǎo	to perplex; to disturb; to cause complications
诚挚[誠摯]	chéngzhì	sincere; cordial
全家[全家]	quánjiā	whole family
致以[致以]	zhìyǐ	to express; to present; to extend; to tender (greetings, thanks etc)
歉意[歉意]	qiànyì	apology; regret
社会[社會]	shèhuì	society; CL:個|个[ge4]
各界[各界]	gèjiè	all walks of life; all social circles
服务[服務]	fúwù	to serve; service; CL:項|项[xiang4]
公司法[公司法]	gōngsīfǎ	corporations law
特此[特此]	tècǐ	hereby
平息[平息]	píngxī	to settle (a dispute); to quieten down; to suppress
基本[基本]	jīběn	basic; fundamental; main; elementary
办事[辦事]	bànshì	to handle (affairs); to work
研究生[研究生]	yánjiūshēng	graduate student; postgraduate student; research student
付出[付出]	fùchū	to pay; to invest (energy or time in a friendship etc)
赶尽杀绝[趕盡殺絕]	gǎnjìnshājué	to kill to the last one (idiom); to exterminate; to eradicate; ruthless
顶住[頂住]	dǐngzhù	to withstand; to stand up to
保住[保住]	bǎozhù	to preserve; to save
辞退[辭退]	cítuì	to dismiss; to discharge; to fire
见好就收[見好就收]	jiànhǎojiùshōu	to quit while one is ahead (idiom); to know when to stop
行政[行政]	xíngzhèng	administrative; executive (attributive)
拍摄[拍攝]	pāishè	to film; to shoot (a picture)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/175 words - 22 min
能干[能幹]	nénggàn	capable; competent
平[平]	píng	flat; level; equal; to tie (make the same score); to draw (score); calm; peaceful; see also 平聲|平声[ping2 sheng1]
级[級]	jí	level; grade; rank; step (of stairs); CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier: step, level
调动[調動]	diàodòng	to transfer; to maneuver (troops etc); movement of personnel; to mobilize; to bring into play
不妥[不妥]	bùtuǒ	not proper; inappropriate
况且[況且]	kuàngqiě	moreover; besides; in addition; furthermore
力保[力保]	lìbǎo	to seek to protect; to ensure; to maintain; to guard
是的[是的]	shìde	yes, that's right; variant of 似的[shi4 de5]
报到[報到]	bàodào	to report for duty; to check in; to register
岗[崗]	gǎng	mound; policeman's beat
调职[調職]	diàozhí	to be transferred to another post; to post away
箱子[箱子]	xiāngzi	suitcase; chest; box; case; trunk; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4]
收拾[收拾]	shōushi	to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb
追踪[追蹤]	zhuīzōng	to follow a trail; to trace; to pursue
网际[網際]	wǎngjì	Internet; net; cyber-
互连[互連]	hùlián	interconnection
类似[類似]	lèisì	similar; analogous
一遍[一遍]	yībiàn	one time (all the way through); once through
贴[貼]	tiē	to stick; to paste; to post (e.g. on a blog); to keep close to; to fit snugly; to subsidize; allowance (e.g. money for food or housing); sticker; classifier for sticking plaster: strip
定位[定位]	dìngwèi	to orientate; to position; to categorize (as); to characterize (as); positioning; position; niche
软件[軟件]	ruǎnjiàn	(computer) software
公平[公平]	gōngpíng	fair; impartial
遭遇[遭遇]	zāoyù	to meet with; to encounter; (bitter) experience
蝼蚁[螻蟻]	lóuyǐ	lit. mole cricket and ants; fig. tiny individuals with no power
大象[大象]	dàxiàng	elephant; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/200 words - 27 min
把门[把門]	bǎmén	to stand as a goalkeeper; to keep guard on a gate
加入[加入]	jiārù	to become a member; to join; to mix into; to participate in; to add in
多多[多多]	duōduō	many; much; a lot; lots and lots; more; even more
关照[關照]	guānzhào	to take care; to keep an eye on; to look after; to tell; to remind
行业[行業]	hángyè	industry; business
知识产权[知識產權]	zhīshichǎnquán	intellectual property rights (law)
外部[外部]	wàibù	external part; external
吃干饭[吃乾飯]	chīgānfàn	(coll.) to be incompetent; useless; good-for-nothing
贺[賀]	hè	to congratulate
功劳[功勞]	gōngláo	contribution; meritorious service; credit
敬[敬]	jìng	to respect; to venerate; to salute; to offer
摆[擺]	bǎi	to arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum
借口[借口]	jièkǒu	to use as an excuse; on the pretext; excuse; pretext
得罪[得罪]	dézui	to offend sb; to make a faux pas; a faux pas; see also 得罪[de2 zui4]
领导[領導]	lǐngdǎo	lead; leading; to lead; leadership; leader; CL:位[wei4],個|个[ge4]
愚蠢[愚蠢]	yúchǔn	silly; stupid
枉[枉]	wǎng	to twist; crooked; unjust; in vain
少年[少年]	shàonián	early youth; youngster; (literary) youth; young man
严谨[嚴謹]	yánjǐn	rigorous; strict; careful; cautious; compact; well-knit
令[令]	lìng	to order; to command; an order; warrant; writ; to cause; to make sth happen; virtuous; honorific title; season; government position (old)
此时此刻[此時此刻]	cǐshícǐkè	at this very moment
辣[辣]	là	hot (spicy); pungent
中午[中午]	zhōngwǔ	noon; midday; CL:個|个[ge4]
吃完[吃完]	chīwán	to finish eating
正宗[正宗]	zhèngzōng	orthodox school; fig. traditional; old school; authentic; genuine
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/225 words - 31 min
牛油[牛油]	niúyóu	butter
底[底]	dǐ	background; bottom; base; end (of the month, year etc); remnants; (math.) radix; base
尝[嘗]	cháng	to taste; to try; to experience; already; ever; once
火锅[火鍋]	huǒguō	hotpot
男子汉[男子漢]	nánzǐhàn	man (i.e. manly, masculine)
字典[字典]	zìdiǎn	dictionary; character dictionary; CL:本[ben3]
爆[爆]	bào	to explode or burst; to quick fry or quick boil
筷子[筷子]	kuàizi	chopsticks; CL:對|对[dui4],根[gen1],把[ba3],雙|双[shuang1]
总部[總部]	zǒngbù	general headquarters
总和[總和]	zǒnghé	sum
借机[借機]	jièjī	to seize the opportunity
打压[打壓]	dǎyā	to suppress; to beat down
争斗[爭鬥]	zhēngdòu	struggle; war
打拼[打拼]	dǎpīn	to work hard; to try to make a living
吸取[吸取]	xīqǔ	to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc); to assimilate
教训[教訓]	jiàoxun	lesson; moral; to chide sb; to lecture sb
大腿[大腿]	dàtuǐ	thigh
关键[關鍵]	guānjiàn	crucial point; crux; CL:個|个[ge4]; key; crucial; pivotal
踩[踩]	cǎi	to step on; to tread; to stamp; to press a pedal; to pedal (a bike); (online) to downvote
宽[寬]	kuān	lenient; wide; broad
欢喜[歡喜]	huānxǐ	happy; joyous; delighted; to like; to be fond of
爽[爽]	shuǎng	bright; clear; crisp; open; frank; straightforward; to feel well; fine; pleasurable; invigorating; to deviate
撤[撤]	chè	to remove; to take away; to withdraw
留言[留言]	liúyán	to leave a message; to leave one's comments; message
人肉[人肉]	rénròu	to crowdsource information about sb or sth (abbr. for 人肉搜索[ren2 rou4 sou1 suo3]); human (used attributively, as in 人肉盾牌[ren2 rou4 dun4 pai2], human shield)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/250 words - 34 min
避[避]	bì	to avoid; to shun; to flee; to escape; to keep away from; to leave; to hide from
避风[避風]	bìfēng	to take shelter from the wind; to lie low; to stay out of trouble
小动作[小動作]	xiǎodòngzuò	bad habit (e.g. nose-picking); petty maneuver; dirty trick; gamesmanship
疑心[疑心]	yíxīn	suspicion; to suspect
岂[豈]	qǐ	how? (emphatic question)
防身[防身]	fángshēn	self-protection; to defend oneself
术[術]	shù	method; technique
坚强[堅強]	jiānqiáng	staunch; strong
满足[滿足]	mǎnzú	to satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; content
柔弱[柔弱]	róuruò	weak; delicate
一面[一面]	yīmiàn	one side; one aspect; simultaneously... (and...); one's whole face
搬家[搬家]	bānjiā	to move house; removal
宿舍[宿舍]	sùshè	dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel; CL:間|间[jian1]
钉子户[釘子戶]	dīngzihù	householder who refuses to vacate his home despite pressure from property developers
学校[學校]	xuéxiào	school; CL:所[suo3]
最后通牒[最後通牒]	zuìhòutōngdié	ultimatum
搬出去[搬出去]	bānchūqù	to move out (vacate); to shift sth out
室友[室友]	shìyǒu	roommate
分担[分擔]	fēndān	to share (a burden, a cost, a responsibility)
讲义[講義]	jiǎngyì	teaching materials
房价[房價]	fángjià	house price; cost of housing
连载[連載]	liánzǎi	serialized; published as a serial (in a newspaper)
家伙[傢伙]	jiāhuo	variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5]
粉丝[粉絲]	fěnsī	bean vermicelli; mung bean starch noodles; Chinese vermicelli; cellophane noodles; CL:把[ba3]; fan (loanword); enthusiast for sb or sth
收留[收留]	shōuliú	to offer shelter; to have sb in one's care
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/275 words - 37 min
多亏[多虧]	duōkuī	thanks to; luckily
恐怕[恐怕]	kǒngpà	fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe
打听[打聽]	dǎting	to ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask around
某人[某人]	mǒurén	someone; a certain person; some people; I (self-address after one's surname)
近况[近況]	jìnkuàng	recent developments; current situation
打包[打包]	dǎbāo	to wrap; to pack; to put leftovers in a doggy bag for take-out; to package (computing)
主动[主動]	zhǔdòng	to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active; opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]; drive (of gears and shafts etc)
瞎说[瞎說]	xiāshuō	to talk drivel; to assert sth without a proper understanding or basis in fact; not to know what one is talking about
草坪[草坪]	cǎopíng	lawn
月亮[月亮]	yuèliang	the moon
完美[完美]	wánměi	perfect; perfection; perfectly
不解风情[不解風情]	bùjiěfēngqíng	unromantic; insensitive
电[電]	diàn	electric; electricity; electrical
灯泡[燈泡]	dēngpào	light bulb; see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4]; third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a couple's date (slang); CL:個|个[ge4]
妥[妥]	tuǒ	suitable; adequate; ready; settled
宋[宋]	Sòng	surname Song; the Song dynasty (960-1279); also Song of the Southern dynasties 南朝宋 (420-479)
表白[表白]	biǎobái	to explain oneself; to express; to reveal one's thoughts or feelings; declaration; confession
小龙虾[小龍蝦]	xiǎolóngxiā	crayfish; langoustine; chicken lobster
买好[買好]	mǎihǎo	to ingratiate oneself
厮[廝]	sī	mutually; with one another; manservant; boy servant; guy (derog.)
临时[臨時]	línshí	as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc
出差[出差]	chūchāi	to go on an official or business trip
屋[屋]	wū	house; room; CL:間|间[jian1],個|个[ge4]
散发[散發]	sànfā	to distribute; to emit; to issue
发情[發情]	fāqíng	oestrus (sexual receptivity in female mammals)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/300 words - 39 min
松[鬆]	sōng	loose; to loosen; to relax; floss (dry, fluffy food product made from shredded, seasoned meat or fish, used as a topping or filling)
露[露]	lòu	to show; to reveal; to betray; to expose
露[露]	lù	dew; syrup; nectar; outdoors (not under cover); to show; to reveal; to betray; to expose
味[味]	wèi	taste; smell; classifier for drugs (in TCM)
免[免]	miǎn	to excuse sb; to exempt; to remove or dismiss from office; to avoid; to avert; to escape; to be prohibited
饱[飽]	bǎo	to eat till full; satisfied
留给[留給]	liúgěi	to set aside for
说说[說說]	shuōshuo	to say sth
避难[避難]	bìnàn	refuge; to take refuge; to seek asylum (political etc)
原点[原點]	yuándiǎn	origin (math.); origin of coordinates
穿小鞋[穿小鞋]	chuānxiǎoxié	lit. to make sb wear tight shoes (idiom); to make life difficult for sb
提到[提到]	tídào	to mention; to raise (a subject); to refer to
一言难尽[一言難盡]	yīyánnánjìn	hard to explain in a few words (idiom); complicated and not easy to express succinctly
葵[葵]	kuí	sunflower
朝着[朝著]	cháozhe	facing; advancing (towards)
太阳[太陽]	tàiyang	sun; CL:個|个[ge4]; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2]
趴[趴]	pā	to lie on one's stomach; to lean forward, resting one's upper body (on a desktop etc); (Tw) percent
淤泥[淤泥]	yūní	silt; sludge; ooze
歇[歇]	xiē	to rest; to take a break; to stop; to halt; (dialect) to sleep; a moment; a short while
坨[坨]	tuó	see 坨子[tuo2 zi5]
前天[前天]	qiántiān	the day before yesterday
亲眼[親眼]	qīnyǎn	with one's own eyes; personally
场面[場面]	chǎngmiàn	scene; spectacle; occasion; situation
相关[相關]	xiāngguān	related; relevant; pertinent; to be interrelated; (statistics) correlation
女方[女方]	nǚfāng	the bride's side (of a wedding); of the bride's party
梅里雪山[梅里雪山]	Méilǐxuěshān	Meilixue or Meri snow mountains, with peaks up to 6000 m., in Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture 迪慶藏族自治州|迪庆藏族自治州[Di2 qing4 Zang4 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1], Yunnan
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/325 words - 41 min
宾馆[賓館]	bīnguǎn	guesthouse; lodge; hotel; CL:個|个[ge4],家[jia1]
参与[參與]	cānyù	to participate (in sth)
外地人[外地人]	wàidìrén	stranger; outsider
脚跟[腳跟]	jiǎogēn	heel
老佛爷[老佛爺]	Lǎofóyé	title of respect for the queen mother or the emperor's father; nickname for Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后[Ci2 xi3 tai4 hou4]
伺候[伺候]	cìhòu	to serve; to wait upon
负担[負擔]	fùdān	burden; to bear a burden
早餐[早餐]	zǎocān	breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4]
穿着[穿著]	chuānzhuó	attire; clothes; dress
高跟鞋[高跟鞋]	gāogēnxié	high-heeled shoes
放空[放空]	fàngkōng	to relax completely; to empty one's mind; (finance) to sell short; (of a commercial vehicle) to travel empty (no cargo or passengers); to deadhead
刷[刷]	shuā	to brush; to paint; to daub; to paste up; to skip class (of students); to fire from a job
电影[電影]	diànyǐng	movie; film; CL:部[bu4],片[pian4],幕[mu4],場|场[chang3]
星期[星期]	xīngqī	week; CL:個|个[ge4]; day of the week; Sunday
额度[額度]	édù	quota; (credit) limit
距离[距離]	jùlí	distance; CL:個|个[ge4]; to be apart from
恨不得[恨不得]	hènbude	wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth
黏[黏]	nián	sticky; glutinous; (Tw) to adhere; to stick on; to glue
怎么着[怎麼著]	zěnmezhāo	what?; how?; how about?; whatever; also pr. [zen3 me5 zhe5]
批[批]	pī	to ascertain; to act on; to criticize; to pass on; classifier for batches, lots, military flights; tier (for the ranking of universities and colleges)
约会[約會]	yuēhuì	appointment; engagement; date; CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4]; to arrange to meet
申请[申請]	shēnqǐng	to apply for sth; application (form etc); CL:份[fen4]
家门[家門]	jiāmén	house door; family clan
诈尸[詐屍]	zhàshī	sudden movement of a corpse (superstition); fig. sudden torrent of abuse
嘴里[嘴裡]	zuǐlǐ	mouth; in the mouth; on one's lips; speech; words
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/350 words - 43 min
指导[指導]	zhǐdǎo	to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach; guidance; tuition; CL:個|个[ge4]
两句[兩句]	liǎngjù	(say) a few words
气息[氣息]	qìxī	breath; smell; odor; flavor
偶[偶]	ǒu	accidental; image; pair; mate
信号[信號]	xìnhào	signal
一体[一體]	yītǐ	an integral whole; all concerned; everybody
雄性[雄性]	xióngxìng	male
绕[繞]	rào	to wind; to coil (thread); to rotate around; to spiral; to move around; to go round (an obstacle); to by-pass; to make a detour; to confuse; to perplex
向往[嚮往]	xiàngwǎng	to yearn for; to look forward to
勇敢[勇敢]	yǒnggǎn	brave; courageous
平时[平時]	píngshí	ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
胆[膽]	dǎn	gall bladder; courage; guts; gall; inner container (e.g. bladder of a football, inner container of a thermos)
怯[怯]	qiè	timid; cowardly; rustic; Taiwan pr. [que4]
胡思乱想[胡思亂想]	húsīluànxiǎng	to indulge in flights of fancy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild
患[患]	huàn	to suffer (from illness); to contract (a disease); misfortune; trouble; danger; worry
失[失]	shī	to lose; to miss; to fail
月光[月光]	yuèguāng	moonlight
抹[抹]	mǒ	to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc
花香[花香]	huāxiāng	fragrance of flowers
魂牵梦绕[魂牽夢繞]	húnqiānmèngrào	to be captivated; to wonder; enchanting
旋律[旋律]	xuánlǜ	melody; rhythm
奋不顾身[奮不顧身]	fènbùgùshēn	to dash on bravely with no thought of personal safety (idiom); undaunted by dangers; regardless of perils
旅行[旅行]	lǚxíng	to travel; journey; trip; CL:趟[tang4],次[ci4],個|个[ge4]
驴友[驢友]	lǘyǒu	backpacker; travel buddy
俱乐部[俱樂部]	jùlèbù	club (the organisation or its premises) (loanword); CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep03/362 words - 44 min
宣传[宣傳]	xuānchuán	to disseminate; to give publicity to; propaganda; CL:個|个[ge4]
文案[文案]	wén'àn	(newspapers etc) copy; copywriter; (office etc) paperwork; (old) secretary; clerk
套路[套路]	tàolù	sequence of movements in martial arts; routine; pattern; standard method
点题[點題]	diǎntí	to bring out the main theme; to make the point; to bring out the substance concisely
广告[廣告]	guǎnggào	to advertise; a commercial; advertisement; CL:項|项[xiang4]
语[語]	yǔ	dialect; language; speech
金主[金主]	jīnzhǔ	financial backer; bankroller
沉醉[沉醉]	chénzuì	to become intoxicated
置身[置身]	zhìshēn	to place oneself; to stay
审视[審視]	shěnshì	to look closely at; to examine
计算[計算]	jìsuàn	to count; to calculate; to compute; CL:個|个[ge4]
出发[出發]	chūfā	to set off; to start (on a journey)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/25 words - 5 min
比不上[比不上]	bǐbùshàng	can't compare with
体察[體察]	tǐchá	to experience; to observe
民情[民情]	mínqíng	circumstances of the people; popular sentiment; the mood of the people; popular customs
挤[擠]	jǐ	to crowd in; to cram in; to force others aside; to press; to squeeze; to find (time in one's busy schedule)
火气[火氣]	huǒqì	anger; internal heat (TCM)
旺[旺]	wàng	prosperous; flourishing; (of flowers) blooming; (of fire) roaring
空调[空調]	kōngtiáo	air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode); CL:臺|台[tai2]
感动[感動]	gǎndòng	to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving
昏头[昏頭]	hūntóu	to lose one's head; to be out of one's mind; to be dazed
试用期[試用期]	shìyòngqī	trial period; probationary period
线[線]	xiàn	thread; string; wire; line; CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3],根[gen1]; (after a number) tier (unofficial ranking of a Chinese city)
生机[生機]	shēngjī	opportunity to live; to reprieve from death; life force; vitality
好评[好評]	hǎopíng	favorable criticism; positive evaluation
二来[二來]	èrlái	secondly, ...
虎[虎]	hǔ	tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
落[落]	luò	to fall or drop; (of the sun) to set; (of a tide) to go out; to lower; to decline or sink; to lag or fall behind; to fall onto; to rest with; to get or receive; to write down; whereabouts; settlement
阳[陽]	yáng	positive (electric.); sun; male principle (Taoism); Yang, opposite: 陰|阴[yin1]
不成[不成]	bùchéng	won't do; unable to; (at the end of a rhetorical question) can that be?
当作[當作]	dàngzuò	to treat as; to regard as
驴[驢]	lǘ	donkey; CL:頭|头[tou2]
肝[肝]	gān	liver; CL:葉|叶[ye4],個|个[ge4]
肺[肺]	fèi	lung; CL:個|个[ge4]
瞎[瞎]	xiā	blind; groundlessly; foolishly; to no purpose
辛[辛]	xīn	(of taste) hot or pungent; hard; laborious; suffering; eighth in order; eighth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; letter "H" or Roman "VIII" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 285°; octa
迪[迪]	dí	to enlighten
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/50 words - 7 min
大忙人[大忙人]	dàmángrén	busy bee; very busy person
想起[想起]	xiǎngqǐ	to recall; to think of; to call to mind
猎头[獵頭]	liètóu	headhunting (executive recruitment); headhunter (profession); headhunting (tribal custom)
底下[底下]	dǐxia	the location below sth; afterwards
入门[入門]	rùmén	entrance door; to enter a door; introduction (to a subject)
级别[級別]	jíbié	(military) rank; level; grade
坑[坑]	kēng	hole; pit; tunnel; to defraud
占满[占滿]	zhànmǎn	to fill; to occupy completely
尤其[尤其]	yóuqí	especially; particularly
过人[過人]	guòrén	to surpass others; outstanding; (basketball, soccer etc) to get past an opponent
几年[幾年]	jǐnián	a few years; several years; how many years
跳槽[跳槽]	tiàocáo	to change jobs; job-hopping
招聘[招聘]	zhāopìn	to invite applications for a job; to recruit
网站[網站]	wǎngzhàn	website; network station; node
优先[優先]	yōuxiān	to have priority; to take precedence
喔[喔]	wo	(particle) marker of surprise, sudden realization, reminder
青年[青年]	qīngnián	youth; youthful years; young person; the young
接手[接手]	jiēshǒu	to take over (duties etc); catcher (baseball etc)
反倒[反倒]	fǎndào	but on the contrary; but expectedly
几岁[幾歲]	jǐsuì	how old are you? (familiar, or to a child)
稳定[穩定]	wěndìng	steady; stable; stability; to stabilize; to pacify
优势[優勢]	yōushì	superiority; dominance; advantage
说明[說明]	shuōmíng	to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show; to prove; explanation; directions; caption; CL:個|个[ge4]
全心全意[全心全意]	quánxīnquányì	heart and soul; wholeheartedly
小伙子[小伙子]	xiǎohuǒzi	young man; young guy; lad; youngster; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/75 words - 9 min
卖相[賣相]	màixiàng	outward appearance; demeanor
单身[單身]	dānshēn	unmarried; single
信息[信息]	xìnxī	information; news; message
李[李]	lǐ	plum
数据[數據]	shùjù	data; numbers; digital
表格[表格]	biǎogé	form; table; CL:張|张[zhang1],份[fen4]
录入[錄入]	lùrù	to input (computer); to type
数据库[數據庫]	shùjùkù	database
格式[格式]	géshì	form; specification; format
上下[上下]	shàngxià	up and down; top and bottom; old and new; length; about
不见得[不見得]	bùjiànde	not necessarily; not likely
撂[撂]	liào	to put down; to leave behind; to throw or knock down; to abandon or discard
似的[似的]	shìde	seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5]
信任[信任]	xìnrèn	to trust; to have confidence in
挑战[挑戰]	tiǎozhàn	to challenge; challenge
激励[激勵]	jīlì	to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive
全力以赴[全力以赴]	quánlìyǐfù	to do at all costs; to make an all-out effort
文件[文件]	wénjiàn	document; file; CL:份[fen4]
急用[急用]	jíyòng	to need sth urgently; urgently required
干活[幹活]	gànhuó	to work; to be employed
业[業]	yè	line of business; industry; occupation; job; employment; school studies; enterprise; property; (Buddhism) karma; deed; to engage in; already
跌倒[跌倒]	diēdǎo	to tumble; to fall; fig. to suffer a reverse (in politics or business)
爬[爬]	pá	to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up
上车[上車]	shàngchē	to get on or into (a bus, train, car etc)
导航[導航]	dǎoháng	navigation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/100 words - 11 min
目的地[目的地]	mùdìdì	destination (location)
丰[豐]	fēng	abundant; plentiful; fertile; plump; great
华[華]	huá	magnificent; splendid; flowery
御[禦]	yù	to defend; to resist
策[策]	cè	policy; plan; scheme; bamboo slip for writing (old); to whip (a horse); to encourage; riding crop with sharp spines (old); essay written for the imperial examinations (old); upward horizontal stroke in calligraphy
花园[花園]	huāyuán	garden; CL:座[zuo4],個|个[ge4]
距[距]	jù	at a distance of; distance; to be apart
公里[公里]	gōnglǐ	kilometer
搭[搭]	dā	to put up; to build (scaffolding); to hang (clothes on a pole); to connect; to join; to arrange in pairs; to match; to add; to throw in (resources); to take (boat, train); variant of 褡[da1]
顺风[順風]	shùnfēng	lit. tail wind; Bon voyage!
后台[後台]	hòutái	backstage area; behind-the-scenes supporter; (computing) back-end; background
程序[程序]	chéngxù	procedures; sequence; order; computer program
回回[回回]	huíhuí	time and again; every time
偶尔[偶爾]	ǒu'ěr	occasionally; once in a while; sometimes
系统[系統]	xìtǒng	system; CL:個|个[ge4]
警告[警告]	jǐnggào	to warn; to admonish
翻[翻]	fān	to turn over; to flip over; to overturn; to rummage through; to translate; to decode; to double; to climb over or into; to cross
流量[流量]	liúliàng	flow rate; rate; throughput; site traffic (Internet)
追剧[追劇]	zhuījù	to watch a TV series etc regularly; to binge-watch
短视[短視]	duǎnshì	to lack foresight
频[頻]	pín	frequency; frequently; repetitious
玩笑[玩笑]	wánxiào	to joke; joke; jest
木马[木馬]	mùmǎ	wooden horse; rocking horse; vaulting horse (gymnastics); trojan horse (computing)
虚拟[虛擬]	xūnǐ	to imagine; to make up; fictitious; theoretical; hypothetical; (computing) to emulate; virtual
加密[加密]	jiāmì	to encrypt; encryption; to protect with a password
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/125 words - 16 min
跟踪[跟蹤]	gēnzōng	to follow sb's tracks; to tail; to shadow; tracking
单元[單元]	dānyuán	unit (forming an entity); element; (in a residential building) entrance or staircase
楼[樓]	lóu	house with more than 1 story; storied building; floor; CL:層|层[ceng2],座[zuo4],棟|栋[dong4]
尽管[儘管]	jǐnguǎn	despite; although; even though; in spite of; unhesitatingly; do not hesitate (to ask, complain etc); (go ahead and do it) without hesitating
重大[重大]	zhòngdà	great; important; major; significant
大神[大神]	dàshén	deity; (Internet slang) guru; expert; whiz
破解[破解]	pòjiě	to break (a bond, constraint etc); to explain; to unravel; to decipher; to decode; to crack (software)
大致[大致]	dàzhì	more or less; roughly; approximately
宝山区[寶山區]	Bǎoshānqū	Baoshang district of Shanghai; Baoshan district of Shuangyashan city 雙鴨山|双鸭山[Shuang1 ya1 shan1], Heilongjiang
无论如何[無論如何]	wúlùnrúhé	whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
暗[暗]	àn	dark; gloomy; hidden; secret; muddled; obscure; in the dark
诬蔑[誣蔑]	wūmiè	variant of 誣衊|诬蔑[wu1 mie4]
揪[揪]	jiū	to seize; to clutch; to grab firmly and pull
声誉[聲譽]	shēngyù	reputation; fame
不仅[不僅]	bùjǐn	not only (this one); not just (...) but also
民事[民事]	mínshì	civil case; agricultural affairs; civil
索赔[索賠]	suǒpéi	to ask for compensation; to claim damages; claim for damages
触犯[觸犯]	chùfàn	to violate; to offend
刑法[刑法]	xíngfǎ	criminal law
坏人[壞人]	huàirén	bad person; villain
绳之以法[繩之以法]	shéngzhīyǐfǎ	to punish according to the law; to bring to justice
搞砸[搞砸]	gǎozá	to mess (sth) up; to foul up; to spoil
险恶[險惡]	xiǎn'è	dangerous; sinister; vicious
小屁孩[小屁孩]	xiǎopìhái	wimpy kid; brat
赌[賭]	dǔ	to bet; to gamble
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/150 words - 19 min
正确[正確]	zhèngquè	correct; proper
早来[早來]	zǎolái	to come early; already; early
堂弟[堂弟]	tángdì	younger male patrilineal cousin
猫[貓]	māo	cat; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (dialect) to hide oneself; (coll.) modem
捉[捉]	zhuō	to clutch; to grab; to capture
老鼠[老鼠]	lǎoshǔ	rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
游戏[遊戲]	yóuxì	game; CL:場|场[chang3]; to play
睁着眼睛说瞎话[睜著眼睛說瞎話]	zhēngzheyǎnjīngshuōxiāhuà	to lie through one's teeth (idiom); to talk drivel
恶心[噁心]	ěxīn	variant of 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1]
表弟[表弟]	biǎodì	younger male cousin via female line
曾[曾]	céng	once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
名叫[名叫]	míngjiào	called; named
伟[偉]	wěi	big; large; great
电脑[電腦]	diànnǎo	computer; CL:臺|台[tai2]
阶段[階段]	jiēduàn	stage; section; phase; period; CL:個|个[ge4]
拽[拽]	yè	to drag; to haul
放手[放手]	fàngshǒu	to let go one's hold; to give up; to have a free hand
警察[警察]	jǐngchá	police; police officer; CL:個|个[ge4]
妆[妝]	zhuāng	(of a woman) to adorn oneself; makeup; adornment; trousseau; stage makeup and costume
恰好[恰好]	qiàhǎo	as it turns out; by lucky coincidence; (of number, time, size etc) just right
渣[渣]	zhā	slag (in mining or smelting); dregs
做错[做錯]	zuòcuò	to make an error
台词[臺詞]	táicí	an actor's lines; dialogue; Taiwanese word
低级[低級]	dījí	low level; rudimentary; vulgar; low; inferior
包庇[包庇]	bāobì	to shield; to harbor; to cover up
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/175 words - 21 min
人渣[人渣]	rénzhā	dregs of society; scum
排挤[排擠]	páijǐ	to crowd out; to push aside; to supplant
由头[由頭]	yóutou	pretext; excuse; justification; reason
时机[時機]	shíjī	fortunate timing; occasion; opportunity
刑事[刑事]	xíngshì	criminal; penal
承担[承擔]	chéngdān	to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
后果[後果]	hòuguǒ	consequences; aftermath
好过[好過]	hǎoguò	to have an easy time; (feel) well
领情[領情]	lǐngqíng	to feel grateful to sb; to appreciate the kindness
察觉[察覺]	chájué	to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect
体会[體會]	tǐhuì	to know from experience; to learn through experience; to realize; understanding; experience
拼[拼]	pīn	to piece together; to join together; to stake all; adventurous; at the risk of one's life; to spell
全力[全力]	quánlì	with all one's strength; full strength; all-out (effort); fully (support)
立足[立足]	lìzú	to stand; to have a footing; to be established; to base oneself on
至[至]	zhì	to arrive; most; to; until
尾[尾]	wěi	tail; remainder; remnant; extremity; sixth of the 28 constellations; classifier for fish
成就[成就]	chéngjiù	accomplishment; success; achievement; CL:個|个[ge4]; to achieve (a result); to create; to bring about
否定[否定]	fǒudìng	to negate; to deny; to reject; negative (answer); negation
价值[價值]	jiàzhí	value; worth; fig. values (ethical, cultural etc); CL:個|个[ge4]
忍受[忍受]	rěnshòu	to bear; to endure
心理学[心理學]	xīnlǐxué	psychology
掌握[掌握]	zhǎngwò	to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency
告发[告發]	gàofā	to lodge an accusation; accusation (law)
面临[面臨]	miànlín	to face sth; to be confronted with
炒鱿鱼[炒魷魚]	chǎoyóuyú	(coll.) to fire sb; to sack sb
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/200 words - 23 min
坐牢[坐牢]	zuòláo	to be imprisoned
煎熬[煎熬]	jiān'áo	to suffer; to torture; to torment; ordeal; suffering; torture; torment
自首[自首]	zìshǒu	to give oneself up; to surrender (to the authorities)
果然[果然]	guǒrán	really; sure enough; as expected; if indeed
毒[毒]	dú	poison; to poison; poisonous; malicious; cruel; fierce; narcotics
妇[婦]	fù	woman
品[品]	pǐn	article; commodity; product; goods; kind; grade; rank; character; disposition; nature; temperament; variety; to taste sth; to sample; to criticize; to comment; to judge; to size up; fret (on a guitar or lute)
宣[宣]	xuān	to declare (publicly); to announce
归档[歸檔]	guīdàng	to file away; to place on file
手里[手裡]	shǒulǐ	in hand; (a situation is) in sb's hands
杂志[雜誌]	zázhì	magazine; CL:本[ben3],份[fen4],期[qi1]
报纸[報紙]	bàozhǐ	newspaper; newsprint; CL:份[fen4],期[qi1],張|张[zhang1]
通通[通通]	tōngtōng	all; entire; complete
各自[各自]	gèzì	each; respective; apiece
复印[複印]	fùyìn	to photocopy; to duplicate a document
文化[文化]	wénhuà	culture; civilization; cultural; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3]
产品[產品]	chǎnpǐn	goods; merchandise; product; CL:個|个[ge4]
分类[分類]	fēnlèi	classification
驾[駕]	jià	to harness; to draw (a cart etc); to drive; to pilot; to sail; to ride; your good self; prefixed word denoting respect (polite 敬辞)
测评[測評]	cèpíng	to test and evaluate
一类[一類]	yīlèi	same type; category 1 (i.e. class A)
八卦[八卦]	bāguà	the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; gossip; gossipy
时期[時期]	shíqī	period; phase; CL:個|个[ge4]
理念[理念]	lǐniàn	idea; concept; philosophy; theory
保重[保重]	bǎozhòng	to take care of oneself
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/225 words - 27 min
抓紧[抓緊]	zhuājǐn	to grasp firmly; to pay special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of
长舌[長舌]	chángshé	loquacious; to have a loose tongue
好友[好友]	hǎoyǒu	close friend; pal; (social networking website) friend; CL:個|个[ge4]
转告[轉告]	zhuǎngào	to pass on; to communicate; to transmit
午休[午休]	wǔxiū	noon break; lunch break; lunchtime nap
备注[備註]	bèizhù	remark; note
便签[便簽]	biànqiān	note; memo; CL:張|张[zhang1],個|个[ge4]
纸[紙]	zhǐ	paper; CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2]; classifier for documents, letter etc
腾出[騰出]	téngchū	to make (some time or space) available (for sb)
默契[默契]	mòqì	tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other; (of team members) well coordinated; tight
难为[難為]	nánwei	to bother; to press sb, usu. to do sth; it's a tough job; sorry to bother you (polite, used to thank sb for a favor)
蹲[蹲]	dūn	to crouch; to squat; to stay (somewhere)
要饭[要飯]	yàofàn	to beg (for food or money)
逞[逞]	chěng	to show off; to flaunt; to carry out or succeed in a scheme; to indulge; to give free rein to
惹[惹]	rě	to provoke; to irritate; to vex; to stir up; to anger; to attract (troubles); to cause (problems)
忍[忍]	rěn	to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself
损[損]	sǔn	to decrease; to lose; to damage; to harm; (coll.) to speak sarcastically; to deride; caustic; mean; one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes (䷨)
嫉妒[嫉妒]	jídù	to be jealous; to envy; to hate
肉[肉]	ròu	meat; flesh; pulp (of a fruit); (coll.) (of a fruit) squashy; (of a person) flabby; irresolute; Kangxi radical 130
放在心上[放在心上]	fàngzàixīnshàng	to care about; to take seriously; to take to heart
置之度外[置之度外]	zhìzhīdùwài	to give no thought to; to have no regard for; to disregard
宠[寵]	chǒng	to love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor
辱[辱]	rǔ	disgrace; dishonor; to insult; to bring disgrace or humiliation to; to be indebted to; self-deprecating; Taiwan pr. [ru4]
在乎[在乎]	zàihu	to care about; equivalent of 在於|在于[zai4 yu2]
评价[評價]	píngjià	to evaluate; to assess
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/250 words - 30 min
目标[目標]	mùbiāo	target; goal; objective; CL:個|个[ge4]
准[准]	zhǔn	to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of
准[準]	zhǔn	accurate; standard; definitely; certainly; about to become (bride, son-in-law etc); quasi-; para-
男友[男友]	nányǒu	boyfriend
兼[兼]	jiān	double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time
远离[遠離]	yuǎnlí	to be far from; to keep away from
罪魁祸首[罪魁禍首]	zuìkuíhuòshǒu	criminal ringleader, main offender (idiom); main culprit; fig. main cause of a disaster
谎[謊]	huǎng	lies; to lie
撒[撒]	sā	to let go; to cast; to let loose; to discharge; to give expression to
撒[撒]	sǎ	to scatter; to sprinkle; to spill
墨者[墨者]	Mòzhě	Mohist; follower of Mohist school
尊敬[尊敬]	zūnjìng	to respect; to revere
乘客[乘客]	chéngkè	passenger
按照[按照]	ànzhào	according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of
站台[站台]	zhàntái	platform (at a railway station)
标志[標誌]	biāozhì	sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark
排队[排隊]	páiduì	to line up
侯[侯]	hóu	marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]; nobleman or high official
车厢[車廂]	chēxiāng	carriage; CL:節|节[jie2]
后部[後部]	hòubù	back section
保养[保養]	bǎoyǎng	to take good care of (or conserve) one's health; to keep in good repair; to maintain; maintenance
面的[麵的]	miàndī	abbr. of 麵包車的士|面包车的士[mian4 bao1 che1 di1 shi4]; minivan taxi
戏[戲]	xì	trick; drama; play; show; CL:齣|出[chu1],場|场[chang3],臺|台[tai2]
提出[提出]	tíchū	to raise (an issue); to propose; to put forward; to suggest; to post (on a website); to withdraw (cash)
两清[兩清]	liǎngqīng	loan settled (business term); business complete to the satisfaction of both parties
创可贴[創可貼]	chuāngkětiē	band-aid; sticking plaster
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/275 words - 32 min
年前[年前]	niánqián	before the end of the year; before the new year
名气[名氣]	míngqì	reputation; fame
像样[像樣]	xiàngyàng	presentable; decent; up to par
疲于奔命[疲於奔命]	píyúbēnmìng	(idiom) terribly busy; up to one's ears in work
失落[失落]	shīluò	to lose (sth); to drop (sth); to feel a sense of loss; frustrated; disappointment; loss
骚扰[騷擾]	sāorǎo	to disturb; to cause a commotion; to harass
凶[兇]	xiōng	terrible; fearful
电梯[電梯]	diàntī	elevator; escalator; CL:臺|台[tai2],部[bu4]
评[評]	píng	to discuss; to comment; to criticize; to judge; to choose (by public appraisal)
评理[評理]	pínglǐ	to judge between right and wrong; to reason things out
说理[說理]	shuōlǐ	to reason; to argue logically
派出所[派出所]	pàichūsuǒ	local police station
楚[楚]	chǔ	distinct; clear; orderly; pain; suffering; deciduous bush used in Chinese medicine (genus Vitex); punishment cane (old)
躲开[躲開]	duǒkāi	to stay out of (hot water, trouble, awkward situation etc); to avoid (sb)
坏掉[壞掉]	huàidiào	spoilt; ruined
坍[坍]	tān	to collapse
痴[癡]	chī	variant of 痴[chi1]
公安局[公安局]	gōng'ānjú	public security bureau (government office similar in function to a police station)
作证[作證]	zuòzhèng	to bear witness; to testify
伙[夥]	huǒ	companion; partner; group; classifier for groups of people; to combine; together
移民[移民]	yímín	to immigrate; to migrate; emigrant; immigrant
城市[城市]	chéngshì	city; town; CL:座[zuo4]
海纳百川[海納百川]	hǎinàbǎichuān	all rivers run into the sea; use different means to obtain the same result (idiom)
梦想[夢想]	mèngxiǎng	(fig.) to dream of; dream
追求[追求]	zhuīqiú	to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/300 words - 36 min
外公[外公]	wàigōng	(coll.) mother's father; maternal grandfather
逃难[逃難]	táonàn	to run away from trouble; to flee from calamity; to be a refugee
理睬[理睬]	lǐcǎi	to heed; to pay attention to
大楼[大樓]	dàlóu	building (a relatively large, multi-storey one); CL:幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4]
毫不犹豫[毫不猶豫]	háobùyóuyù	without the slightest hesitation
再次[再次]	zàicì	one more time; again; one more; once again
复合[復合]	fùhé	(of people who were estranged) to be reconciled; (of a couple) to get back together
急于[急於]	jíyú	eager to; in a hurry to
急功近利[急功近利]	jígōngjìnlì	seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return
鄙视[鄙視]	bǐshì	to despise; to disdain; to look down upon
小人[小人]	xiǎorén	person of low social status (old); I, me (used to refer humbly to oneself); nasty person; vile character
得志[得誌]	dézhì	to accomplish one's ambition; a dream come true; to enjoy success
眼中[眼中]	yǎnzhōng	in one's eyes
钉[釘]	dīng	nail; to follow closely; to keep at sb (to do sth); variant of 盯[ding1]
山水[山水]	shānshuǐ	water from a mountain; mountains and rivers; scenery; landscape
相逢[相逢]	xiāngféng	to meet (by chance); to come across
任命[任命]	rènmìng	to appoint; (job) appointment; CL:紙|纸[zhi3]
指派[指派]	zhǐpài	to assign; to appoint; assignment
闲[閒]	xián	variant of 閑|闲, idle; unoccupied; leisure; free time
绩效[績效]	jìxiào	performance; results; achievement
贡献[貢獻]	gòngxiàn	to contribute; to dedicate; to devote; contribution; CL:個|个[ge4]
克莱[克萊]	Kèlái	Clay (name)
当中[當中]	dāngzhōng	among; in the middle; in the center
漏洞[漏洞]	lòudòng	leak; hole; gap; loophole
本事[本事]	běnshi	ability; skill
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/325 words - 39 min
邀功[邀功]	yāogōng	to take the credit for sb's achievement
为难[為難]	wéinán	to feel embarrassed or awkward; to make things difficult (for someone); to find things difficult (to do or manage)
学会[學會]	xuéhuì	to learn; to master; institute; learned society; (scholarly) association
草[草]	cǎo	grass; straw; manuscript; draft (of a document); careless; rough; CL:棵[ke1],撮[zuo3],株[zhu1],根[gen1]
蛇[蛇]	shé	snake; serpent; CL:條|条[tiao2]
到期[到期]	dàoqī	to fall due (loan etc); to expire (visa etc); to mature (investment bond etc)
更新[更新]	gēngxīn	to replace the old with new; to renew; to renovate; to upgrade; to update; to regenerate
免得[免得]	miǎnde	so as not to; so as to avoid
啃[啃]	kěn	to gnaw; to nibble; to bite
自由自在[自由自在]	zìyóuzìzài	free and easy (idiom); carefree; leisurely
啃老[啃老]	kěnlǎo	(coll.) to live with and depend on one's parents even upon reaching adulthood
去世[去世]	qùshì	to pass away; to die
起码[起碼]	qǐmǎ	at the minimum; at the very least
孝顺[孝順]	xiàoshùn	filial; dutiful; devoted to one's parents (and grandparents etc); to show filial piety towards (an older family member); filial piety
大多[大多]	dàduō	for the most part; many; most; the greater part; mostly
载[載]	zài	to carry; to convey; to load; to hold; to fill up; and; also; as well as; simultaneously
前段[前段]	qiánduàn	front part (of an object); first part (of an event); previous paragraph
告一段落[告一段落]	gàoyīduànluò	to come to the end of a phase (idiom)
兜风[兜風]	dōufēng	to catch the wind; to go for a spin in the fresh air
高风险[高風險]	gāofēngxiǎn	high risk
交通工具[交通工具]	jiāotōnggōngjù	means of transportation; vehicle
风险[風險]	fēngxiǎn	risk; hazard
不必[不必]	bùbì	need not; does not have to; not necessarily
寄托[寄託]	jìtuō	to entrust (to sb); to place (one's hope, energy etc) in; a thing in which you invest (your hope, energy etc)
胆小[膽小]	dǎnxiǎo	cowardice; timid
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/350 words - 43 min
清新[清新]	qīngxīn	fresh and clean
脱俗[脫俗]	tuōsú	free from vulgarity; refined; outstanding
社区[社區]	shèqū	community; neighborhood
缺[缺]	quē	deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of
一堆[一堆]	yīduī	pile
吴[吳]	Wú	surname Wu; area comprising southern Jiangsu, northern Zhejiang and Shanghai; name of states in Southern China at different historical periods
食堂[食堂]	shítáng	dining hall; CL:個|个[ge4],間|间[jian1]
得意[得意]	déyì	proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent
学期[學期]	xuéqī	term; semester; CL:個|个[ge4]
书法[書法]	shūfǎ	calligraphy; handwriting; penmanship
课[課]	kè	subject; course; CL:門|门[men2]; class; lesson; CL:堂[tang2],節|节[jie2]; to levy; tax; form of divination
十几[十幾]	shíjǐ	more than ten; a dozen or more
这不[這不]	zhèbu	(coll.) As a matter of fact, ... (used to introduce evidence for what one has just asserted)
喜糖[喜糖]	xǐtáng	sweet given on a happy occasion (esp. wedding)
素[素]	sù	raw silk; white; plain, unadorned; vegetarian (food); essence; nature; element; constituent; usually; always; ever
清汤[清湯]	qīngtāng	broth; clear soup; consommé
寡[寡]	guǎ	few; scant; widowed
一句话[一句話]	yījùhuà	in a word; in short
不通[不通]	bùtōng	to be obstructed; to be blocked up; to be impassable; to make no sense; to be illogical
无可非议[無可非議]	wúkěfēiyì	irreproachable (idiom); nothing blameworthy about it at all
任性[任性]	rènxìng	willful; headstrong; unruly
本钱[本錢]	běnqián	capital; (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth)
虚荣心[虛榮心]	xūróngxīn	vanity
作怪[作怪]	zuòguài	(of a ghost) to make strange things happen; to act up; to act behind the scenes; to make mischief; odd; to misbehave (euphemism for having sex)
无非[無非]	wúfēi	only; nothing else
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep04/352 words - 44 min
挣得[掙得]	zhèngdé	to earn (income); to make (money)
看得起[看得起]	kàndeqǐ	to show respect for; to think highly of
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/25 words - 4 min
傍[傍]	bàng	near; approaching; to depend on; (slang) to have an intimate relationship with sb; Taiwan pr. [pang2], [bang1], [bang4]
大款[大款]	dàkuǎn	very wealthy person
好不容易[好不容易]	hǎobùróngyì	with great difficulty; very difficult
使用权[使用權]	shǐyòngquán	usage rights
所有权[所有權]	suǒyǒuquán	ownership; possession; property rights; title (to property)
精[精]	jīng	essence; extract; vitality; energy; semen; sperm; mythical goblin spirit; highly perfected; elite; the pick of sth; proficient (refined ability); extremely (fine); selected rice (archaic)
下辈子[下輩子]	xiàbèizi	the next life
房产证[房產證]	fángchǎnzhèng	title deeds; certificate of property ownership
添[添]	tiān	to add; to increase; to replenish
添乱[添亂]	tiānluàn	(coll.) to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience
回头[回頭]	huítóu	to turn round; to turn one's head; later; by and by
自我[自我]	zìwǒ	self-; ego (psychology)
杀手[殺手]	shāshǒu	killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player
往前[往前]	wǎngqián	to move forwards
称心如意[稱心如意]	chènxīnrúyì	after one's heart (idiom); gratifying and satisfactory; everything one could wish
仗[仗]	zhàng	weaponry; to hold (a weapon); to wield; to rely on; to depend on; war; battle
点点[點點]	diǎndiǎn	point; speck
钟点工[鐘點工]	zhōngdiǎngōng	hourly worker; hourly job
潇洒[瀟灑]	xiāosǎ	confident and at ease; free and easy
退休[退休]	tuìxiū	to retire; retirement (from work)
街上[街上]	jiēshang	on the street; in town
流浪狗[流浪狗]	liúlànggǒu	stray dog
流浪[流浪]	liúlàng	to drift about; to wander; to roam; nomadic; homeless; unsettled (e.g. population); vagrant
小菜[小菜]	xiǎocài	appetizer; small side dish; easy job; piece of cake; see also 小菜一碟[xiao3 cai4 yi1 die2]
礼拜[禮拜]	lǐbài	week; religious service; worship; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/50 words - 9 min
老年[老年]	lǎonián	elderly; old age; autumn of one's years
孤老[孤老]	gūlǎo	solitary old man or woman; regular patron (at brothels)
孤[孤]	gū	lone; lonely
老太[老太]	lǎotài	old lady
升起[升起]	shēngqǐ	to raise; to hoist; to rise
凑热闹[湊熱鬧]	còurènao	to join in the fun; to get in on the action; (fig.) to butt in; to create more trouble
尸[屍]	shī	corpse
常常[常常]	chángcháng	frequently; often
不在[不在]	bùzài	not to be present; to be out; (euphemism) to pass away; to be deceased
多余[多餘]	duōyú	superfluous; unnecessary; surplus
喝酒[喝酒]	hējiǔ	to drink (alcohol)
脏[髒]	zāng	dirty; filthy
低落[低落]	dīluò	downcast; gloomy; to decline
蟑螂[蟑螂]	zhāngláng	cockroach
打死[打死]	dǎsǐ	to kill; to beat to death
市中心[市中心]	shìzhōngxīn	city center; downtown
院子[院子]	yuànzi	courtyard; garden; yard; patio; CL:個|个[ge4]; (old) servant
虫[蟲]	chóng	lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures; CL:條|条[tiao2],隻|只[zhi1]; person with a particular undesirable characteristic
租房[租房]	zūfáng	to rent an apartment
美好[美好]	měihǎo	beautiful; fine
回忆[回憶]	huíyì	to recall; memories; CL:個|个[ge4]
舍得[捨得]	shěde	to be willing to part with sth
院[院]	yuàn	courtyard; institution; CL:個|个[ge4]
大钱[大錢]	dàqián	high denomination of banknotes or coins; lots of money; a big sum (e.g. a bribe)
小伙[小伙]	xiǎohuǒ	young guy; lad; youngster; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/75 words - 19 min
电视剧[電視劇]	diànshìjù	TV play; soap opera; CL:部[bu4]
上司[上司]	shàngsi	boss; superior
刁难[刁難]	diāonàn	to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult
甄[甄]	zhēn	to distinguish; to evaluate
嬛[嬛]	qióng	alone; solitary
后宫[後宮]	hòugōng	harem; chambers of imperial concubines
斗[鬥]	dòu	to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together
领导人[領導人]	lǐngdǎorén	leader
基因[基因]	jīyīn	gene (loanword)
美女[美女]	měinǚ	beautiful woman
觉[覺]	jiào	a nap; a sleep; CL:場|场[chang2]
觉[覺]	jué	to feel; to find that; thinking; awake; aware
酒量[酒量]	jiǔliàng	capacity for liquor; how much one can drink
吐[吐]	tù	to vomit; to throw up
拒载[拒載]	jùzài	to refuse to take a passenger (of taxi)
地铁站[地鐵站]	dìtiězhàn	subway station
扶[扶]	fú	to support with the hand; to help sb up; to support oneself by holding onto something; to help
锦江[錦江]	Jǐnjiāng	Jinjiang district of Chengdu city 成都市[Cheng2 du1 shi4], Sichuan
乐园[樂園]	lèyuán	paradise
右边[右邊]	yòubian	right side; right, to the right
几点[幾點]	jǐdiǎn	what time?; when?
关门[關門]	guānmén	to close a door; to lock a door; (of a shop etc) to close (for the night, or permanently)
游乐园[遊樂園]	yóulèyuán	theme park
一来[一來]	yīlái	firstly, ...
抬头[抬頭]	táitóu	to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc
断片[斷片]	duànpiàn	fragment; piece; (of a film) to break in the middle of viewing
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/100 words - 21 min
例会[例會]	lìhuì	regular meeting
危[危]	wēi	danger; to endanger; Taiwan pr. [wei2]
来着[來著]	láizhe	auxiliary showing sth happened in the past
用来[用來]	yònglái	to be used for
打破[打破]	dǎpò	to break; to smash
稳[穩]	wěn	settled; steady; stable
筹建[籌建]	chóujiàn	to prepare to build sth
能源[能源]	néngyuán	energy; power source; CL:個|个[ge4]
协助[協助]	xiézhù	to provide assistance; to aid
紧要[緊要]	jǐnyào	critical; crucial; vital
内部[內部]	nèibù	interior; inside (part, section); internal
保洁[保潔]	bǎojié	sanitation
司机[司機]	sījī	chauffeur; driver; CL:個|个[ge4]
仓库[倉庫]	cāngkù	depot; storehouse; warehouse
盘点[盤點]	pándiǎn	to make an inventory; to take stock
人事[人事]	rénshì	personnel; human resources; human affairs; ways of the world; (euphemism) sexuality; the facts of life
梳理[梳理]	shūlǐ	to comb; fig. to sort out
需求[需求]	xūqiú	requirement; to require; (economics) demand
述[述]	shù	to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate
周[周]	zhōu	to make a circuit; to circle; circle; circumference; lap; cycle; complete; all; all over; thorough; to help financially
周[週]	zhōu	week; weekly; variant of 周[zhou1]
细心[細心]	xìxīn	careful; attentive
粗枝大叶[粗枝大葉]	cūzhīdàyè	thick stems and broad leaves (idiom); boorish; rough and ready; sloppy
印象[印象]	yìnxiàng	impression
中介[中介]	zhōngjiè	to act as intermediary; to link; intermediate; inter-; agency; agent
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/125 words - 23 min
散会[散會]	sànhuì	to disperse a meeting; to adjourn; finished
苦力[苦力]	kǔlì	bitter work; hard toil; (loanword) coolie, unskilled Chinese laborer in colonial times
僵[僵]	jiāng	rigid; deadlock; stiff (corpse)
扣[扣]	kòu	to fasten; to button; button; buckle; knot; to arrest; to confiscate; to deduct (money); discount; to knock; to smash, spike or dunk (a ball); to cover (with a bowl etc); (fig.) to tag a label on sb; (Tw) (loanword) code
头上[頭上]	tóushàng	overhead; above
乌七八糟[烏七八糟]	wūqībāzāo	everything in disorder (idiom); in a hideous mess; obscene; dirty; filthy
争[爭]	zhēng	to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary)
透[透]	tòu	to penetrate; to pass through; thoroughly; completely; transparent; to appear; to show
透气[透氣]	tòuqì	to flow freely (of air); to ventilate; to breathe (of fabric etc); to take a breath of fresh air; to divulge
预备[預備]	yùbèi	to prepare; to make ready; preparation; preparatory
大坑[大坑]	dàkēng	Tai Hang District, Hong Kong
空投[空投]	kōngtóu	air drop; to drop supplies by air
敏[敏]	mǐn	quick; nimble; agile; clever; smart
脾气[脾氣]	píqi	character; temperament; disposition; bad temper; CL:個|个[ge4]
吩咐[吩咐]	fēnfù	to tell; to instruct; to command
挖[挖]	wā	to dig; to excavate; to scoop out
大意[大意]	dàyi	careless
凡事[凡事]	fánshì	everything
弱点[弱點]	ruòdiǎn	weak point; failing
总有[總有]	zǒngyǒu	inevitably there will be
难受[難受]	nánshòu	to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear
电子[電子]	diànzǐ	electronic; electron (particle physics)
性别[性別]	xìngbié	gender; sex; distinguishing between the sexes
龄[齡]	líng	age; length of experience, membership etc
筛选[篩選]	shāixuǎn	to filter
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/150 words - 25 min
拷[拷]	kǎo	to beat; to flog; to examine under torture
粗[粗]	cū	coarse; rough; thick (for cylindrical objects); unfinished; vulgar; rude; crude
人力[人力]	rénlì	manpower; labor power
人选[人選]	rénxuǎn	choice of person; candidate
起士[起士]	qǐshì	cheese (loanword) (Tw)
赵[趙]	zhào	to surpass (old)
娜[娜]	nuó	elegant; graceful
卖萌[賣萌]	màiméng	(slang) to act cute
签到[簽到]	qiāndào	to register; to sign in
不但[不但]	bùdàn	not only (... but also...)
牺牲[犧牲]	xīshēng	to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice
色[色]	sè	color; CL:種|种[zhong3]; look; appearance; sex
底线[底線]	dǐxiàn	to underline; bottom line; base line (in sports); baseline; minimum; spy; plant
词[詞]	cí	word; statement; speech; lyrics; CL:組|组[zu3],個|个[ge4]; a form of lyric poetry, flourishing in the Song dynasty 宋朝|宋朝[Song4 chao2]; CL:首[shou3]
手下[手下]	shǒuxià	under one's control or administration; subordinates; (money etc) on hand; sb's financial means; to take action
性骚扰[性騷擾]	xìngsāorǎo	sexual harassment
尊严[尊嚴]	zūnyán	dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty
调节[調節]	tiáojié	to adjust; to regulate; to harmonize; to reconcile (accountancy etc)
气氛[氣氛]	qìfēn	atmosphere; mood
任务[任務]	rènwu	mission; assignment; task; duty; role; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4]
浮动[浮動]	fúdòng	to float and drift; unstable
田[田]	tián	field; farm; CL:片[pian4]
来得[來得]	láide	to emerge (from a comparison); to come out as; to be competent or equal to
香薰[香薰]	xiāngxūn	aromatherapy
领[領]	lǐng	neck; collar; to lead; to receive; classifier for clothes, mats, screens etc
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/175 words - 27 min
腾[騰]	téng	to soar; to gallop; to prance; to turn over; to vacate; to clear
要么[要麼]	yàome	or; either one or the other
保险[保險]	bǎoxiǎn	insurance; to insure; safe; secure; be sure; be bound to; CL:份[fen4]
写完[寫完]	xiěwán	to finish writing
推三阻四[推三阻四]	tuīsānzǔsì	to use all sorts of excuses
年终[年終]	niánzhōng	end of the year
劳[勞]	láo	to toil; labor; laborer; to put sb to trouble (of doing sth); meritorious deed; to console (Taiwan pr. [lao4] for this sense)
自带[自帶]	zìdài	to bring one's own; BYO; (of software) preinstalled
下放[下放]	xiàfàng	to delegate; to decentralize; to demote a party cadre to work on the shop floor or in the countryside
微服私访[微服私訪]	wēifúsīfǎng	to mingle with the people incognito
能者多劳[能者多勞]	néngzhěduōláo	it's the most capable people who do the most work (idiom) (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc)
源[源]	yuán	root; source; origin
饱和[飽和]	bǎohé	saturation
尊[尊]	zūn	senior; of a senior generation; to honor; to respect; honorific; classifier for cannons and statues; ancient wine vessel
佛[佛]	Fó	Buddha; Buddhism
庙[廟]	miào	temple; ancestral shrine; CL:座[zuo4]; temple fair; great imperial hall; imperial
拿下[拿下]	náxià	to arrest; to capture; to seize; to win (a set, a game etc)
一并[一並]	yībìng	variant of 一併|一并, to lump together; to treat along with all the others
监护人[監護人]	jiānhùrén	guardian
管住[管住]	guǎnzhù	to take control of; to manage; to curb
堑[塹]	qiàn	moat around a city
智[智]	zhì	wisdom; knowledge
记性[記性]	jìxing	memory (ability to retain information)
拖[拖]	tuō	to drag; to tow; to trail; to hang down; to mop (the floor); to delay; to drag on
手续[手續]	shǒuxù	procedure; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4]; formalities
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/200 words - 30 min
出卖[出賣]	chūmài	to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out or betray
自保[自保]	zìbǎo	to defend oneself; self-defense; self-preservation
好事[好事]	hǎoshì	good action, deed, thing or work (also sarcastic, "a fine thing indeed"); charity; happy occasion; Daoist or Buddhist ceremony for the souls of the dead
置[置]	zhì	to install; to place; to put; to buy
备[備]	bèi	to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip
齐全[齊全]	qíquán	complete; comprehensive
劳动改造[勞動改造]	láodònggǎizào	reeducation through labor; laogai (prison camp)
刑[刑]	xíng	punishment; penalty; sentence; torture; corporal punishment
劳动[勞動]	láodòng	work; toil; physical labor; CL:次[ci4]
人民[人民]	rénmín	the people; CL:個|个[ge4]
自备[自備]	zìbèi	to provide one's own...; own; self-provided; self-contained
工具[工具]	gōngjù	tool; instrument; utensil; means (to achieve a goal etc)
枣子[棗子]	zǎozi	dates; jujube
揪辫子[揪辮子]	jiūbiànzi	to grab sb by the queue (i.e. hair); to seize on weak points; to exploit the opponent's shortcomings
好玩[好玩]	hǎowán	amusing; fun; interesting
狠狠[狠狠]	hěnhěn	resolutely; firmly; ferociously; ruthlessly
乔[喬]	qiáo	tall
铁[鐵]	tiě	iron (metal); arms; weapons; hard; strong; violent; unshakeable; determined; close; tight (slang)
搞错[搞錯]	gǎocuò	mistake; to make a mistake; to blunder; mistaken
福利[福利]	fúlì	material benefit; benefit in kind; (social) welfare
签收[簽收]	qiānshōu	to sign for the acceptance of sth (e.g. a delivery etc)
牌子[牌子]	páizi	sign; trademark; brand
闻[聞]	wén	to hear; news; well-known; famous; reputation; fame; to smell; to sniff at
端[端]	duān	end; extremity; item; port; to hold sth level with both hands; to carry; regular
辅助[輔助]	fǔzhù	to assist; to aid; supplementary; auxiliary; subsidiary
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/225 words - 32 min
采购[採購]	cǎigòu	to procure (for an enterprise etc); to purchase
猫腻[貓膩]	māonì	(coll.) something fishy; shenanigans
反映[反映]	fǎnyìng	to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection; (fig.) to report; to make known; to render
懂事[懂事]	dǒngshì	sensible; thoughtful; intelligent
琐碎[瑣碎]	suǒsuì	trifling; trivial; tedious; inconsequential
保障[保障]	bǎozhàng	to ensure; to guarantee; to safeguard
憔悴[憔悴]	qiáocuì	wan and sallow; thin and pallid; haggard; (of plants) withered
不少[不少]	bùshǎo	many; a lot; not few
五星[五星]	wǔxīng	the five visible planets, namely: Mercury 水星, Venus 金星, Mars 火星, Jupiter 木星, Saturn 土星
荣[榮]	róng	glory; honor; thriving
手头[手頭]	shǒutóu	in hand (e.g. cash)
关乎[關乎]	guānhū	to relate to; concerning; about
调子[調子]	diàozi	tune; melody; tuning; cadence; intonation; (speech) tone
沉[沉]	chén	to submerge; to immerse; to sink; to keep down; to lower; to drop; deep; profound; heavy
熟人[熟人]	shúrén	acquaintance; friend
山地[山地]	shāndì	mountainous region; hilly area; hilly country
名额[名額]	míng'é	quota; number of places; place (in an institution, a group etc)
总能[總能]	zǒngnéng	total energy
高抬贵手[高抬貴手]	gāotáiguìshǒu	to be generous (idiom); to be magnanimous; Give me a break!
瞧[瞧]	qiáo	to look at; to see; to see (a doctor); to visit
明确[明確]	míngquè	clear-cut; definite; explicit; to clarify; to specify; to make definite
规章[規章]	guīzhāng	rule; regulation
制度[制度]	zhìdù	system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution; CL:個|个[ge4]
考评[考評]	kǎopíng	evaluation; to investigate and evaluate
打分[打分]	dǎfēn	to grade; to give a mark
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/250 words - 35 min
乱来[亂來]	luànlái	to act recklessly; to mess around
大体[大體]	dàtǐ	in general; more or less; in rough terms; basically; on the whole; overall situation; the big picture; (Tw) remains (of a dead person)
达标[達標]	dábiāo	to reach a set standard
酌情[酌情]	zhuóqíng	to use discretion; to take circumstances into account; to make allowances pertinent to a situation
半数[半數]	bànshù	half the number; half
一阵[一陣]	yīzhèn	a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time)
续约[續約]	xùyuē	to renew or extend a contract
忽略[忽略]	hūlüè	to neglect; to overlook; to ignore
来龙去脉[來龍去脈]	láilóngqùmài	the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom); (fig.) the whole sequence of events; causes and effects
老大[老大]	lǎodà	old age; very; eldest child in a family; leader of a group; boss; captain of a boat; leader of a criminal gang
短时间[短時間]	duǎnshíjiān	short term; short time
初出茅庐[初出茅廬]	chūchūmáolú	venturing from one's thatched hut for the first time (idiom); young and inexperienced; novice; greenhorn
本分[本分]	běnfèn	(to play) one's part; one's role; one's duty; (to stay within) one's bounds; dutiful; keeping to one's role
落井下石[落井下石]	luòjǐngxiàshí	to throw stones at sb who fell down a well (idiom); to hit a person who is down
人品[人品]	rénpǐn	moral standing; moral quality; character; personality; appearance; looks (colloquial); bearing
积累[積累]	jīlěi	to accumulate; accumulation; cumulative; cumulatively
培养[培養]	péiyǎng	to cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture; to educate; to groom (for a position); education; fostering; culture (biology)
心腹[心腹]	xīnfù	trusted aide; confidant; reliable agent; to confide
何不[何不]	hébù	why not?; why not do (sth)?
成人[成人]	chéngrén	adult
各个[各個]	gègè	every; various; separately, one by one
老朋友[老朋友]	lǎopéngyou	old friend; (slang) period; menstruation
低头[低頭]	dītóu	to bow the head; to yield; to give in
穷寇[窮寇]	qióngkòu	cornered enemy
莫[莫]	mò	do not; there is none who
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/275 words - 40 min
兔子[兔子]	tùzi	hare; rabbit; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
咬[咬]	yǎo	to bite; to nip
超时[超時]	chāoshí	to exceed the time limit; (to work) overtime; (computing) timeout
人才[人才]	réncái	talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks
文秘[文秘]	wénmì	secretary
本职[本職]	běnzhí	one's job
对得起[對得起]	duìdeqǐ	not to let sb down; to treat sb fairly; be worthy of
挡[擋]	dǎng	to resist; to obstruct; to hinder; to keep off; to block (a blow); to get in the way of; cover; gear (e.g. in a car's transmission)
辩论[辯論]	biànlùn	debate; argument; to argue over; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4]
架[架]	jià	to support; frame; rack; framework; classifier for planes, large vehicles, radios etc
岗位[崗位]	gǎngwèi	a post; a job
走动[走動]	zǒudòng	to walk around; to move about; to stretch one's legs; to go for a walk; to be mobile (e.g. after an illness); to visit one another; to pay a visit (go to the toilet)
直属[直屬]	zhíshǔ	directly subordinate
招人[招人]	zhāorén	to be infectious; to recruit
省得[省得]	shěngde	to avoid; so as to save (money or time)
向来[向來]	xiànglái	always (previously)
考核[考核]	kǎohé	to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review; appraisal; review; evaluation
先例[先例]	xiānlì	antecedent; precedent
可不是[可不是]	kěbushì	that's just the way it is; exactly!
占[占]	zhàn	to take possession of; to occupy; to take up
特[特]	tè	special; unique; distinguished; especially; unusual; very; abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex
闲人[閒人]	xiánrén	idle person; idler; unconcerned person
特权[特權]	tèquán	prerogative; privilege; privileged
通融[通融]	tōngróng	flexible; to accommodate; to stretch or get around regulations; a short-term loan
着想[著想]	zhuóxiǎng	to give thought (to others); to consider (other people's needs); also pr. [zhao2 xiang3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/300 words - 44 min
转身[轉身]	zhuǎnshēn	(of a person) to turn round; to face about; (of a widow) to remarry (archaic)
找着[找著]	zhǎozháo	to find
下家[下家]	xiàjiā	player whose turn comes next (in a game); next one; my humble home
听懂[聽懂]	tīngdǒng	to understand (on hearing); to catch (what is spoken)
挑拨离间[挑撥離間]	tiǎobōlíjiàn	to sow dissension (idiom); to drive a wedge between
辞职[辭職]	cízhí	to resign
赶走[趕走]	gǎnzǒu	to drive out; to turn back
个别[個別]	gèbié	individual; specific; respective; just one or two
核武器[核武器]	héwǔqì	nuclear weapon
抓紧时间[抓緊時間]	zhuājǐnshíjiān	to snatch time; to rush; to hurry (up); to seize the moment
奶[奶]	nǎi	breast; milk; to breastfeed
糖[糖]	táng	sugar; sweets; candy; CL:顆|颗[ke1],塊|块[kuai4]
反思[反思]	fǎnsī	to think back over sth; to review; to revisit; to rethink; reflection; reassessment
痛定思痛[痛定思痛]	tòngdìngsītòng	to think of the pain when the pain is gone (idiom); to ponder about a painful experience
结合[結合]	jiéhé	to combine; to link; to integrate; binding; CL:次[ci4]
发放[發放]	fāfàng	to provide; to give; to grant
历史[歷史]	lìshǐ	history; CL:門|门[men2],段[duan4]
方向[方向]	fāngxiàng	direction; orientation; path to follow; CL:個|个[ge4]
物品[物品]	wùpǐn	articles; goods; materials
并不[並不]	bìngbù	not at all; emphatically not
清单[清單]	qīngdān	list of items
哪些[哪些]	nǎxiē	which ones?; who?; what?
剩[剩]	shèng	to remain; to be left; to have as remainder
最多[最多]	zuìduō	at most; maximum; greatest (amount); maximal
采购商[採購商]	cǎigòushāng	buyer
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep05/311 words - 44 min
统计[統計]	tǒngjì	statistics; to count; to add up
供应商[供應商]	gōngyìngshāng	supplier
矢[矢]	shǐ	arrow; dart; straight; to vow; to swear; old variant of 屎[shi3]
避免[避免]	bìmiǎn	to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from
雷区[雷區]	léiqū	minefield (lit. and fig.)
购买[購買]	gòumǎi	to purchase; to buy
感兴趣[感興趣]	gǎnxìngqù	to be interested
封[封]	fēng	to confer; to grant; to bestow a title; to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters
公开[公開]	gōngkāi	public; to publish; to make public
目[目]	mù	eye; item; section; list; catalogue; table of contents; order (taxonomy); goal; name; title
征求[徵求]	zhēngqiú	to solicit; to seek; to request (opinions, feedback etc); to petition
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/25 words - 4 min
帮帮忙[幫幫忙]	bāngbangmáng	to help; to do a favor; (Shanghainese) Come on!; Give me a break!
长期[長期]	chángqī	long term; long time; long range (of a forecast)
也就是说[也就是說]	yějiùshìshuō	in other words; that is to say; so; thus
按摩[按摩]	ànmó	massage; to massage
点儿[點兒]	diǎnr5	erhua variant of 點|点[dian3]
实地[實地]	shídì	on-site
资质[資質]	zīzhì	aptitude; natural endowments
每周[每週]	měizhōu	every week
周五[週五]	Zhōuwǔ	Friday
每日[每日]	měirì	daily; (soup etc) of the day
扫除[掃除]	sǎochú	to sweep; to clean with a brush; to sweep away (often fig.)
当日[當日]	dāngrì	on that day
清洁[清潔]	qīngjié	clean; to clean
熨烫[熨燙]	yùntàng	to iron (clothes)
衣物[衣物]	yīwù	clothing; clothing and other personal items
擦[擦]	cā	to wipe; to erase; rubbing (brush stroke in painting); to clean; to polish
玻璃[玻璃]	bōli	glass; CL:張|张[zhang1],塊|块[kuai4]; (slang) male homosexual
清洗[清洗]	qīngxǐ	to wash; to clean; to purge
洗衣机[洗衣機]	xǐyījī	washer; washing machine; CL:臺|台[tai2]
取[取]	qǔ	to take; to get; to choose; to fetch
白白[白白]	báibái	in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white
降低[降低]	jiàngdī	to reduce; to lower; to bring down
成本[成本]	chéngběn	(manufacturing, production etc) costs
加薪[加薪]	jiāxīn	to raise salary
升职[升職]	shēngzhí	to get promoted (at work etc); promotion
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/50 words - 6 min
老套[老套]	lǎotào	hackneyed; well-worn (phrase etc); same old story; stereotypical fashion
坟墓[墳墓]	fénmù	grave; tomb
荷尔蒙[荷爾蒙]	hé'ěrméng	hormone (loanword); see 激素[ji1 su4]
胺[胺]	àn	amine; Taiwan pr. [an1]
博弈[博弈]	bóyì	games (such as chess, dice etc); gambling; contest
主义[主義]	zhǔyì	-ism; ideology
说到[說到]	shuōdào	to talk about; to mention; (preposition) as for
心坎[心坎]	xīnkǎn	bottom of one's heart
倒退[倒退]	dàotuì	to fall back; to go in reverse
开工[開工]	kāigōng	to begin work (of a factory or engineering operation); to start a construction job
怀孕[懷孕]	huáiyùn	pregnant; to have conceived; gestation; pregnancy
生子[生子]	shēngzǐ	to give birth to a child or children
上门[上門]	shàngmén	to drop in; to visit; to lock a door; (of a shop) to close; to go and live with one's wife's family, in effect becoming a member of her family
厅堂[廳堂]	tīngtáng	hall
娇[嬌]	jiāo	lovable; pampered; tender; delicate; frail
蹭[蹭]	cèng	to rub against; to walk slowly; (coll.) to freeload
不得[不得]	bùdé	must not; may not; not to be allowed; cannot
不动[不動]	bùdòng	motionless
甜蜜蜜[甜蜜蜜]	tiánmìmì	very sweet
爱心[愛心]	àixīn	compassion; kindness; care for others; love; CL:片[pian4]; charity (bazaar, golf day etc); heart (the symbol ♥)
大餐[大餐]	dàcān	great meal; banquet
钟[鐘]	zhōng	clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bell; CL:架[jia4],座[zuo4]
临[臨]	lín	to face; to overlook; to arrive; to be (just) about to; just before
意向[意向]	yìxiàng	intention; purpose; intent; inclination; disposition
厂商[廠商]	chǎngshāng	manufacturer; producer
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/75 words - 8 min
商场[商場]	shāngchǎng	shopping mall; shopping center; department store; emporium; CL:家[jia1]; the business world
签约[簽約]	qiānyuē	to sign a contract or agreement
老总[老總]	lǎozǒng	boss; executive
途[途]	tú	way; route; road
打卡[打卡]	dǎkǎ	(of an employee) to clock on (or off); to punch in (or out)
完毕[完畢]	wánbì	to finish; to end; to complete
口水[口水]	kǒushuǐ	saliva
流[流]	liú	to flow; to disseminate; to circulate or spread; to move or drift; to degenerate; to banish or send into exile; stream of water or sth resembling one; class, rate or grade
斤[斤]	jīn	catty; (PRC) weight equal to 500 g; (Tw) weight equal to 600 g; (HK, Malaysia, Singapore) slightly over 604 g
嫂子[嫂子]	sǎozi	(coll.) older brother's wife; sister-in-law; CL:個|个[ge4]
面面俱到[面面俱到]	miànmiànjùdào	(idiom) take care of everything; handle everything
基本上[基本上]	jīběnshang	basically; on the whole
黄金[黃金]	huángjīn	gold; golden (opportunity); prime (time)
寸土寸金[寸土寸金]	cùntǔcùnjīn	land is extremely expensive (in that area) (idiom)
开发[開發]	kāifā	to exploit (a resource); to open up (for development); to develop
商[商]	shāng	commerce; merchant; dealer; to consult; 2nd note in pentatonic scale; quotient (as in 智商[zhi4 shang1], intelligence quotient)
密[密]	mì	secret; confidential; close; thick; dense
高档[高檔]	gāodàng	superior quality; high grade; top grade
会所[會所]	huìsuǒ	office of an association; meeting place; clubhouse; club
聚会[聚會]	jùhuì	party; gathering; to meet; to get together
明文[明文]	míngwén	to state in writing (laws, rules etc)
弟弟[弟弟]	dìdi	younger brother; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
推荐[推薦]	tuījiàn	to recommend; recommendation
户型[戶型]	hùxíng	configuration of rooms in a residence (e.g. 3BR 2 Bath)
体谅[體諒]	tǐliàng	to empathize; to allow (for sth); to show understanding; to appreciate
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/100 words - 11 min
套房[套房]	tàofáng	suite; apartment; flat
打工[打工]	dǎgōng	to work a temporary or casual job; (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation
互相[互相]	hùxiāng	each other; mutually; mutual
鱼[魚]	yú	fish; CL:條|条[tiao2],尾[wei3]
身为[身為]	shēnwéi	in the capacity of; as
用心[用心]	yòngxīn	motive; intention; to be diligent or attentive; careful
随身[隨身]	suíshēn	to (carry) on one's person; to (take) with one
低[低]	dī	low; beneath; to lower (one's head); to let droop; to hang down; to incline
血糖[血糖]	xuètáng	blood sugar
瑞[瑞]	ruì	lucky; auspicious; propitious; rayl (acoustical unit)
巧克力[巧克力]	qiǎokèlì	chocolate (loanword); CL:塊|块[kuai4]
算子[算子]	suànzi	operator (math.)
爸妈[爸媽]	bàmā	dad and mom
借花献佛[借花獻佛]	jièhuāxiànFó	lit. presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers (idiom); fig. to win favor or influence using sb else's property; plagiarism
着落[著落]	zhuóluò	whereabouts; place to settle; reliable source (of funds etc); (of responsibility for a matter) to rest with sb; settlement; solution
收工[收工]	shōugōng	to stop work for the day (generally of laborers); to knock off
聚餐[聚餐]	jùcān	communal meal; formal dinner of club or group
报销[報銷]	bàoxiāo	to submit an expense account; to apply for reimbursement; to write off; to wipe out
没意思[沒意思]	méiyìsi	boring; of no interest
暴[暴]	bào	sudden; violent; cruel; to show or expose; to injure
殄[殄]	tiǎn	to exterminate
物[物]	wù	thing; object; matter; abbr. for physics 物理
上限[上限]	shàngxiàn	upper bound
抠[摳]	kōu	to dig out; to pick out (with one's fingers); to carve; to cut; to study meticulously; to lift one's clothes; stingy; miserly
可好[可好]	kěhǎo	good or not?; luckily; fortuitously
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/125 words - 13 min
打扫[打掃]	dǎsǎo	to clean; to sweep
经常[經常]	jīngcháng	frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily
落地[落地]	luòdì	to fall to the ground; to be set on the ground; to reach to the ground; to be born; (of a plane) to land
酒店[酒店]	jiǔdiàn	wine shop; pub (public house); hotel; restaurant; (Tw) hostess club
得出[得出]	déchū	to obtain (results); to arrive at (a conclusion)
苦[苦]	kǔ	bitter; hardship; pain; to suffer; to bring suffering to; painstakingly
情商[情商]	qíngshāng	emotional quotient (EQ); emotional IQ; abbr. for 情緒商數|情绪商数[qing2 xu4 shang1 shu4]
朋友圈[朋友圈]	Péngyouquān	Moments (social networking function of smartphone app WeChat 微信[Wei1 xin4])
言[言]	yán	words; speech; to say; to talk
不在乎[不在乎]	bùzàihu	not to care
出轨[出軌]	chūguǐ	derailment (railway accident); to leave the rails; fig. to overstep bounds; fig. to have an extramarital affair
三天两头[三天兩頭]	sāntiānliǎngtóu	lit. twice every three days (idiom); practically every day; frequently
逛[逛]	guàng	to stroll; to visit
街[街]	jiē	street; CL:條|条[tiao2]
到处[到處]	dàochù	everywhere
浪[浪]	làng	wave; breaker; unrestrained; dissipated; to stroll; to ramble
诚[誠]	chéng	sincere; authentic; really; truly
默默[默默]	mòmò	in silence; not speaking
后方[後方]	hòufāng	the rear; far behind the front line
一心[一心]	yīxīn	wholeheartedly; heart and soul
扑[撲]	pū	to throw oneself at; to pounce on; to devote one's energies; to flap; to flutter; to dab; to pat; to bend over
等一等[等一等]	děngyīděng	wait a moment
抱怨[抱怨]	bàoyuàn	to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied
成都[成都]	Chéngdū	Chengdu subprovincial city and capital of Sichuan province 四川 in southwest China
鸳鸯锅[鴛鴦鍋]	yuānyangguō	"mandarin ducks" pot (hot pot with a divider, containing spicy soup on one side, mild soup on the other)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/150 words - 16 min
菌[菌]	jūn	germ; bacteria; fungus; mold; Taiwan pr. [jun4]
菇[菇]	gū	mushroom
番茄[番茄]	fānqié	tomato
单[單]	dān	bill; list; form; single; only; sole; odd number; CL:個|个[ge4]
重辣[重辣]	zhònglà	very spicy
练习[練習]	liànxí	to practice; exercise; drill; practice; CL:個|个[ge4]
循序渐进[循序漸進]	xúnxùjiànjìn	in sequence, step by step (idiom); to make steady progress incrementally
只争朝夕[只爭朝夕]	zhǐzhēngzhāoxī	to seize every minute (idiom); to make the best use of one's time
到位[到位]	dàowèi	to get to the intended location; to be in place; to be in position; precise; well (done)
齐[齊]	qí	neat; even; level with; identical; simultaneous; all together; to even sth out
稍[稍]	shāo	somewhat; a little
确[確]	què	authenticated; solid; firm; real; true
特制[特制]	tèzhì	special; unique
爆炸[爆炸]	bàozhà	explosion; to explode; to blow up; to detonate
近期[近期]	jìnqī	near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent
成立[成立]	chénglì	to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water
负责人[負責人]	fùzérén	person in charge
华东[華東]	Huádōng	East China
区[區]	qū	area; region; district; small; distinguish; CL:個|个[ge4]
拓展[拓展]	tuòzhǎn	to expand
团队[團隊]	tuánduì	team
整合[整合]	zhěnghé	to conform; to integrate
压缩[壓縮]	yāsuō	to compress; compression
到来[到來]	dàolái	to arrive; arrival; advent
裁员[裁員]	cáiyuán	to cut staff; to lay off employees
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/175 words - 20 min
发展[發展]	fāzhǎn	development; growth; to develop; to grow; to expand
考量[考量]	kǎoliáng	to consider; to give serious consideration to sth; consideration
起见[起見]	qǐjiàn	motive; purpose; (sth) being the motive or purpose
末[末]	mò	tip; end; final stage; latter part; inessential detail; powder; dust; opera role of old man
淘汰[淘汰]	táotài	to wash out; elimination (by selection); natural selection; to knock out (in a competition); to die out; to phase out
制[製]	zhì	to manufacture; to make
季度[季度]	jìdù	quarter of a year; season (sports)
点名[點名]	diǎnmíng	roll call; to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name
周末[週末]	zhōumò	weekend
疯狂[瘋狂]	fēngkuáng	crazy; frantic; extreme popularity
摆平[擺平]	bǎipíng	to be fair; to be impartial; to settle (a matter etc)
空白[空白]	kòngbái	blank space
提心吊胆[提心吊膽]	tíxīndiàodǎn	(saying) to be very scared and on edge
发挥[發揮]	fāhuī	to display; to exhibit; to bring out implicit or innate qualities; to express (a thought or moral); to develop (an idea); to elaborate (on a theme)
服软[服軟]	fúruǎn	to admit defeat; to give in; to acknowledge a mistake; to apologize; to be amenable to persuasion
求情[求情]	qiúqíng	to plea for leniency; to ask for a favor
去向[去向]	qùxiàng	the position of sth; whereabouts
报答[報答]	bàodá	to repay; to requite
修理[修理]	xiūlǐ	to repair; to fix; to prune; to trim; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb
拿出[拿出]	náchū	to take out; to put out; to provide; to put forward (a proposal); to come up with (evidence)
主意[主意]	zhǔyi	plan; idea; decision; CL:個|个[ge4]; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5]
与其[與其]	yǔqí	rather than...; 與其|与其[yu3 qi2] A 不如[bu4 ru2] B (rather than A, better to B)
装修[裝修]	zhuāngxiū	to decorate; interior decoration; to fit up; to renovate
格调[格調]	gédiào	style (of art or literature); form; one's work style; moral character
拎[拎]	līn	to lift; to carry in one's hand; Taiwan pr. [ling1]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/200 words - 24 min
入住[入住]	rùzhù	to check in (at a hotel etc)
找不着[找不著]	zhǎobuzháo	to be unable to find
喜[喜]	xǐ	to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happiness; delight; glad
拟[擬]	nǐ	to plan to; to draft (a plan); to imitate; to assess; to compare; pseudo-
义务[義務]	yìwù	duty; obligation; CL:項|项[xiang4]; volunteer (work etc)
形式[形式]	xíngshì	outer appearance; form; shape; formality; CL:個|个[ge4]
补偿[補償]	bǔcháng	to compensate; to make up
幼稚[幼稚]	yòuzhì	young; childish; puerile
半夜[半夜]	bànyè	midnight; in the middle of the night
非得[非得]	fēiděi	(followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must
赖[賴]	lài	to depend on; to hang on in a place; bad; to renege (on promise); to disclaim; to rat (on debts); rascally; to blame; to put the blame on
门口[門口]	ménkǒu	doorway; gate; CL:個|个[ge4]
纳闷[納悶]	nàmèn	puzzled; bewildered
既[既]	jì	already; since; both... (and...)
放松[放鬆]	fàngsōng	to loosen; to relax
票[票]	piào	ticket; ballot; banknote; CL:張|张[zhang1]; person held for ransom; amateur performance of Chinese opera; classifier for groups, batches, business transactions
丢脸[丟臉]	diūliǎn	to lose face; humiliation
嗨[嗨]	hāi	oh alas; hey!; hi! (loanword); a high (natural or drug-induced) (loanword)
明显[明顯]	míngxiǎn	clear; distinct; obvious
赛[賽]	sài	to compete; competition; match; to surpass; better than; superior to; to excel
黄[黃]	huáng	yellow; pornographic; to fall through
海浪[海浪]	hǎilàng	sea wave
深情[深情]	shēnqíng	deep emotion; deep feeling; deep love
忧郁[憂鬱]	yōuyù	sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected
善良[善良]	shànliáng	good and honest; kindhearted
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/225 words - 29 min
走进[走進]	zǒujìn	to enter
接触[接觸]	jiēchù	to touch; to contact; access; in touch with
内向[內向]	nèixiàng	reserved (personality); introverted; (economics etc) domestic-oriented
小猫[小貓]	xiǎomāo	kitten
情人眼里出西施[情人眼裡出西施]	qíngrényǎnlǐchūXīshī	lit. in the eyes of a lover appears 西施[Xi1 shi1] (idiom); fig. beauty is in the eye of the beholder
摩天轮[摩天輪]	mótiānlún	Ferris wheel; observation wheel
冰淇淋[冰淇淋]	bīngqílín	ice cream
窗[窗]	chuāng	shutter; window; CL:扇[shan4]
美景[美景]	měijǐng	beautiful scenery
摩天[摩天]	mótiān	skyscraping; towering into the sky
魔力[魔力]	mólì	magic; magic power
助[助]	zhù	to help; to assist
攻[攻]	gōng	to attack; to accuse; to study
景色[景色]	jǐngsè	scenery; scene; landscape; view
摩[摩]	mó	to rub
落脚[落腳]	luòjiǎo	to stay for a time; to stop over; to lodge; to sink down (into soft ground); leftovers
烟消云散[煙消雲散]	yānxiāoyúnsàn	to vanish like smoke in thin air; to disappear
上思[上思]	Shàngsī	Shangxi county in Fangchenggang 防城港[Fang2 cheng2 gang3], Guangxi
中年[中年]	zhōngnián	middle age
妇女[婦女]	fùnǚ	woman
出道[出道]	chūdào	to make one's first public performance (of an entertainer etc); to start one's career
要约[要約]	yāoyuè	to restrict; to agree to a contract; offer; bid
酌[酌]	zhuó	to pour wine; to drink wine; to deliberate; to consider
跑路[跑路]	pǎolù	to travel on foot; (informal) to run off; to abscond
拦[攔]	lán	to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/250 words - 31 min
之内[之內]	zhīnèi	inside; within
回老家[回老家]	huílǎojiā	to go back to one's roots; to return to one's native place; by ext. to join one's ancestors (i.e. to die)
伤心[傷心]	shāngxīn	to grieve; to be broken-hearted; to feel deeply hurt
没用[沒用]	méiyòng	useless
勾[勾]	gōu	to attract; to arouse; to tick; to strike out; to delineate; to collude; variant of 鉤|钩[gou1], hook
拍照[拍照]	pāizhào	to take a picture
比心[比心]	bǐxīn	(Internet slang) to form a hand heart using one's thumb and forefinger (or by using both hands)
丑[醜]	chǒu	shameful; ugly; disgraceful
暂时[暫時]	zànshí	temporary; provisional; for the time being
款式[款式]	kuǎnshì	pattern; style; design; CL:種|种[zhong3]
开张[開張]	kāizhāng	to open a business; first transaction of a business day
首饰[首飾]	shǒushì	jewelry; head ornament
知名[知名]	zhīmíng	well-known; famous
那时候[那時候]	nàshíhou	at that time
就学[就學]	jiùxué	to attend school
壹[壹]	yī	one (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
皇[皇]	huáng	emperor; old variant of 惶[huang2]
庭[庭]	tíng	main hall; front courtyard; law court
幻想[幻想]	huànxiǎng	delusion; fantasy
个头[個頭]	gètóu	size; height
搞笑[搞笑]	gǎoxiào	to get people to laugh; funny; hilarious
担当[擔當]	dāndāng	to take upon oneself; to assume
高考[高考]	gāokǎo	college entrance exam (especially as abbr. for 普通高等學校招生全國統一考試|普通高等学校招生全国统一考试[Pu3 tong1 Gao1 deng3 Xue2 xiao4 Zhao1 sheng1 Quan2 guo2 Tong3 yi1 Kao3 shi4]); (Tw) entrance exam for senior government service posts (abbr. for 公務人員高等考試|公务人员高等考试)
志愿[志願]	zhìyuàn	aspiration; ambition; to volunteer
天文[天文]	tiānwén	astronomy
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/275 words - 33 min
喝西北风[喝西北風]	hēxīběifēng	lit. drink the northwest wind (idiom); cold and hungry
继承[繼承]	jìchéng	to inherit; to succeed to (the throne etc); to carry on (a tradition etc)
飒[颯]	sà	sound of wind; valiant; melancholy
律[律]	lǜ	law
看惯[看慣]	kànguàn	to be used to the sight of
阴暗面[陰暗面]	yīn'ànmiàn	the dark side (of society etc)
扭曲[扭曲]	niǔqū	to twist; to warp; to distort
强行[強行]	qiángxíng	to do sth by force
做法[做法]	zuòfǎ	way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe; practice; CL:個|个[ge4]
随意[隨意]	suíyì	as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary; conscious
拿主意[拿主意]	názhǔyi	to make a decision; to make up one's mind
妈的[媽的]	māde	see 他媽的|他妈的[ta1 ma1 de5]
之下[之下]	zhīxià	under; beneath; less than
独立自主[獨立自主]	dúlìzìzhǔ	independent and autonomous (idiom); self-determination; to act independently; to maintain control over one's own affairs
顽强[頑強]	wánqiáng	tenacious; hard to defeat
抗争[抗爭]	kàngzhēng	to resist; to make a stand and fight (against)
耳朵[耳朵]	ěrduo	ear; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]; handle (on a cup)
真棒[真棒]	zhēnbàng	super!; really great; wonderful
掌声[掌聲]	zhǎngshēng	applause; CL:陣|阵[zhen4]
鼓励[鼓勵]	gǔlì	to encourage
舅舅[舅舅]	jiùjiu	mother's brother; maternal uncle (informal); CL:個|个[ge4]
正是[正是]	zhèngshì	(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even; if; just like; in the same way as
氛围[氛圍]	fēnwéi	ambience; atmosphere
里头[裡頭]	lǐtou	inside; interior
莹[瑩]	yíng	luster of gems
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/300 words - 38 min
私人[私人]	sīrén	private; personal; interpersonal; sb with whom one has a close personal relationship; a member of one's clique
舅[舅]	jiù	maternal uncle
苹果[蘋果]	píngguǒ	apple; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1]
葡萄[葡萄]	pútao	grape
英文[英文]	Yīngwén	English (language)
运用自如[運用自如]	yùnyòngzìrú	to have a fluent command of (idiom)
老生常谈[老生常談]	lǎoshēngchángtán	an old observation (idiom); a truism; banal comments
统一口径[統一口徑]	tǒngyīkǒujìng	lit. one-track path; fig. to adopt a unified approach to discussing an issue; to sing from the same hymn-sheet
前些[前些]	qiánxiē	a few (days, years etc) ago
满山遍野[滿山遍野]	mǎnshānbiànyě	covering the whole land; over hills and dales
闭[閉]	bì	to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct
紧紧[緊緊]	jǐnjǐn	closely; tightly
变化[變化]	biànhuà	change; variation; to change; to vary; CL:個|个[ge4]
老年人[老年人]	lǎoniánrén	old people; the elderly
代[代]	dài	to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon
催[催]	cuī	to urge; to press; to prompt; to rush sb; to hasten sth; to expedite
生就[生就]	shēngjiù	to be born with; to be gifted with
盼[盼]	pàn	to hope for; to long for; to expect
痛快[痛快]	tòngkuài	delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5]
拨[撥]	bō	to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc; to dial; to allocate; to set aside (money); to poke (the fire); to pluck (a string instrument); to turn round; classifier: group, batch
欣慰[欣慰]	xīnwèi	to be gratified
等待[等待]	děngdài	to wait; to wait for
枷锁[枷鎖]	jiāsuǒ	stocks and chain; in fetters
代替[代替]	dàitì	to replace; to take the place of
小孩子[小孩子]	xiǎoháizi	child
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/325 words - 41 min
赞成[贊成]	zànchéng	to approve; to endorse; (literary) to assist
丁克[丁克]	dīngkè	Dual Income, No Kids (DINK) (loanword)
反悔[反悔]	fǎnhuǐ	to renege; to go back (on a deal); to back out (of a promise)
共同[共同]	gòngtóng	common; joint; jointly; together; collaborative
请示[請示]	qǐngshì	to ask for instructions
发布会[發布會]	fābùhuì	news conference; briefing
展台[展臺]	zhǎntái	display counter; stand; booth
部分[部分]	bùfen	part; share; section; piece; CL:個|个[ge4]
人手[人手]	rénshǒu	manpower; staff; human hand
支援[支援]	zhīyuán	to provide assistance; to support; to back
媒体[媒體]	méitǐ	media, esp. news media
稿[稿]	gǎo	manuscript; draft; stalk of grain
战略[戰略]	zhànlüè	strategy
转型[轉型]	zhuǎnxíng	transformation; to transform
去掉[去掉]	qùdiào	to get rid of; to exclude; to eliminate; to remove; to delete; to strip out; to extract
型[型]	xíng	mold; type; style; model
时髦[時髦]	shímáo	in vogue; fashionable
噱头[噱頭]	xuétóu	amusing speech or act; jokes; antics; funny; amusing; Taiwan pr. [xue1 tou2]
风向[風向]	fēngxiàng	wind direction; the way the wind is blowing; fig. trends (esp. unpredictable ones); how things are developing; course of events
燃油[燃油]	rányóu	fuel oil
脱[脫]	tuō	to shed; to take off; to escape; to get away from
开裆裤[開襠褲]	kāidāngkù	open pants (for infants before toilet training)
电车[電車]	diànchē	trolleybus; CL:輛|辆[liang4]
纯[純]	chún	pure; simple; unmixed; genuine
电动[電動]	diàndòng	electric-powered; (Tw) video game
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/350 words - 42 min
玩具[玩具]	wánjù	plaything; toy
机械[機械]	jīxiè	machine; machinery; mechanical; (old) cunning; scheming
表[表]	biǎo	exterior surface; family relationship via females; to show (one's opinion); a model; a table (listing information); a form; a meter (measuring sth)
表[錶]	biǎo	wrist or pocket watch
彰显[彰顯]	zhāngxiǎn	to manifest
穷[窮]	qióng	poor; destitute; to use up; to exhaust; thoroughly; extremely; (coll.) persistently and pointlessly
车牌[車牌]	chēpái	license plate
净[淨]	jìng	clean; completely; only; net (income, exports etc); (Chinese opera) painted face male role
廖[廖]	Liào	surname Liao
销量[銷量]	xiāoliàng	sales volume
创[創]	chuàng	to begin; to initiate; to inaugurate; to start; to create
地区[地區]	dìqū	local; regional; district (not necessarily formal administrative unit); region; area; as suffix to city name, means prefecture or county (area administered by a prefecture-level city or county level city); CL:個|个[ge4]
天下[天下]	tiānxià	land under heaven; the whole world; the whole of China; realm; rule
翘[翹]	qiáo	outstanding; to raise
尾巴[尾巴]	wěiba	tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5]
小看[小看]	xiǎokàn	to look down on; to underestimate
资金[資金]	zījīn	funds; funding; capital
董事长[董事長]	dǒngshìzhǎng	chairman of the board; chairman
器重[器重]	qìzhòng	to regard sth as valuable; to think highly of (a younger person, a subordinate etc)
局面[局面]	júmiàn	aspect; phase; situation
项目[項目]	xiàngmù	item; project; (sports) event; CL:個|个[ge4]
来势[來勢]	láishì	momentum of sth approaching
汹[洶]	xiōng	torrential rush; tumultuous
难搞[難搞]	nángǎo	hard to deal with; hard to get along with
住房[住房]	zhùfáng	housing
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep06/375 words - 44 min
官[官]	guān	government official; governmental; official; public; organ of the body; CL:個|个[ge4]
上任[上任]	shàngrèn	to take office; previous (incumbent); predecessor
老油条[老油條]	lǎoyóutiáo	old fox; slick customer
烧火[燒火]	shāohuǒ	to light a fire for cooking
扇风[扇風]	shānfēng	to fan oneself; to fan (sb)
房屋[房屋]	fángwū	house; building; CL:所[suo3],套[tao4]
租赁[租賃]	zūlìn	to rent; to lease; to hire
项[項]	xiàng	back of neck; item; thing; term (in a mathematical formula); sum (of money); classifier for principles, items, clauses, tasks, research projects etc
国内[國內]	guónèi	domestic; internal (to a country); civil
资深[資深]	zīshēn	veteran (journalist etc); senior; highly experienced
拟定[擬定]	nǐdìng	to draw up; to draft; to formulate
制式[制式]	zhìshì	standardized; standard (service, method etc); regulation (clothing etc); formulaic; (telecommunications etc) system; format (e.g. the PAL or NTSC systems for TV signals)
正规[正規]	zhèngguī	regular; according to standards
房屋中介[房屋中介]	fángwūzhōngjiè	housing agent; real estate agent
修改[修改]	xiūgǎi	to amend; to alter; to modify
批注[批註]	pīzhù	to annotate; to add marginal comments on; criticism; marginalia
活动[活動]	huódòng	to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence); loose; shaky; active; movable; activity; campaign; maneuver; behavior; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4]
纰漏[紕漏]	pīlòu	careless mistake; slip-up
全员[全員]	quányuán	complete personnel; fully manned
轻重[輕重]	qīngzhòng	severity (of the case); degree of seriousness; whether sth is slight or serious
缓急[緩急]	huǎnjí	priority; whether sth is urgent
大型[大型]	dàxíng	large; large-scale
放话[放話]	fànghuà	to give orders; to spread news or rumors; to leak certain information intentionally
资源[資源]	zīyuán	natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism)
推卸[推卸]	tuīxiè	to avoid (esp. responsibility); to shift (the blame); to pass the buck
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/25 words - 3 min
不愧[不愧]	bùkuì	to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be
一丝不苟[一絲不苟]	yīsībùgǒu	not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules; meticulous; not one hair out of place
细致[細緻]	xìzhì	delicate; fine; careful; meticulous; painstaking
面积[面積]	miànjī	area (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area; tract of land
钉子[釘子]	dīngzi	nail; snag; saboteur
牢固[牢固]	láogù	firm; secure
脱落[脫落]	tuōluò	to drop off; to come off; to lose (hair etc); to omit (a character when writing)
胶[膠]	jiāo	to glue; glue; gum; rubber
粘[粘]	nián	variant of 黏[nian2]
周围[周圍]	zhōuwéi	surroundings; environment; to encompass
圈[圈]	quān	circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to surround; to circle
胶水[膠水]	jiāoshuǐ	glue
尽量[儘量]	jǐnliàng	as much as possible; to the greatest extent
遵循[遵循]	zūnxún	to follow; to abide by; to comply with; compliance
规则[規則]	guīzé	rule; regulation; rules and regulations
惯例[慣例]	guànlì	convention; usual practice
阿曼[阿曼]	Āmàn	Oman
达[達]	dá	to attain; to reach; to amount to; to communicate; eminent
顺手[順手]	shùnshǒu	easily; without trouble; while one is at it; in passing; handy
扫尾[掃尾]	sǎowěi	to complete the last stage of work; to round off
一周[一周]	yīzhōu	one week; all the way around; a whole cycle
姐妹[姐妹]	jiěmèi	sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc)
活儿[活兒]	huór5	work; (lots of) things to do
打气[打氣]	dǎqì	to inflate; to pump up; fig. to encourage; to boost morale
鼓[鼓]	gǔ	drum; CL:通[tong4],面[mian4]; to drum; to strike; to rouse; to bulge; to swell
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/50 words - 10 min
战斗[戰鬥]	zhàndòu	to fight; to engage in combat; struggle; battle; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4]
高大上[高大上]	gāodàshàng	(slang) high-end, elegant, and classy; abbr. for 高端大氣上檔次|高端大气上档次
饿死[餓死]	èsǐ	to starve to death; to be very hungry
通宵[通宵]	tōngxiāo	all night; throughout the night
舅妈[舅媽]	jiùmā	(coll.) aunt; maternal uncle's wife
晚点[晚點]	wǎndiǎn	(of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule; light dinner
飞机[飛機]	fēijī	airplane; CL:架[jia4]
请假[請假]	qǐngjià	to request leave of absence
微信[微信]	Wēixìn	Weixin or WeChat (mobile text and voice messaging service developed by Tencent 騰訊|腾讯[Teng2 xun4])
高血压[高血壓]	gāoxuèyā	high blood pressure; hypertension
安静[安靜]	ānjìng	quiet; peaceful; calm
登机牌[登機牌]	dēngjīpái	boarding pass
安检[安檢]	ānjiǎn	safety check
嫂[嫂]	sǎo	older brother's wife; sister-in-law
挺住[挺住]	tǐngzhù	to stand firm; to stand one's ground (in the face of adversity or pain)
低血糖[低血糖]	dīxuètáng	hypoglycemia (medicine)
救命[救命]	jiùmìng	to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me!
耳[耳]	ěr	ear; handle (archaeology); and that is all (Classical Chinese)
环[環]	huán	ring; hoop; loop; (chain) link; classifier for scores in archery etc; to surround; to encircle; to hem in
刮掉[刮掉]	guādiào	to scrape off; to shave off (whiskers etc); (of the wind) to blow sth away
刮[刮]	guā	to scrape; to blow; to shave; to plunder; to extort
一对儿[一對兒]	yīduìr5	a pair; a couple
心灵手巧[心靈手巧]	xīnlíngshǒuqiǎo	capable; clever; dexterous
失败[失敗]	shībài	to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure; defeat; CL:次[ci4]
塞[塞]	sāi	to stop up; to squeeze in; to stuff; cork; stopper
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/75 words - 14 min
过客[過客]	guòkè	passing traveler; transient guest; sojourner
拼命[拼命]	pīnmìng	to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it
宿命[宿命]	sùmìng	predestination; karma
沙[沙]	shā	granule; hoarse; raspy; sand; powder; CL:粒[li4]; abbr. for Tsar or Tsarist Russia
捧[捧]	pěng	to clasp; to cup the hands; to hold up with both hands; to offer (esp. in cupped hands); to praise; to flatter
顺其自然[順其自然]	shùnqízìrán	to let nature take its course (idiom)
司[司]	sī	to take charge of; to manage; department (under a ministry)
效果[效果]	xiàoguǒ	result; effect; quality; CL:個|个[ge4]
攒[攢]	zǎn	to collect; to hoard; to accumulate; to save
擅长[擅長]	shàncháng	to be good at; to be expert in
事业[事業]	shìyè	undertaking; project; activity; (charitable, political or revolutionary) cause; publicly funded institution, enterprise or foundation; career; occupation; CL:個|个[ge4]
网[網]	wǎng	net; network
一时[一時]	yīshí	a period of time; a while; for a short while; temporary; momentary; at the same time
个人隐私[個人隱私]	gèrényǐnsī	personal privacy; private matters
年薪[年薪]	niánxīn	annual salary
赚[賺]	zhuàn	to earn; to make a profit
银[銀]	yín	silver; silver-colored; relating to money or currency
镯[鐲]	zhuó	bracelet
捏[捏]	niē	to pinch (with one's fingers); to knead; to make up
主题[主題]	zhǔtí	theme; subject
嘉宾[嘉賓]	jiābīn	esteemed guest; honored guest; guest (on a show)
新任[新任]	xīnrèn	newly-appointed; newly elected; new (in a political office)
总经理[總經理]	zǒngjīnglǐ	general manager; CEO
上台[上台]	shàngtái	to rise to power (in politics); to go on stage (in the theater)
分享[分享]	fēnxiǎng	to share (let others have some of sth good)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/100 words - 15 min
致力[致力]	zhìlì	to work for; to devote one's efforts to
技术[技術]	jìshù	technology; technique; skill; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3],項|项[xiang4]
创新[創新]	chuàngxīn	innovation; to bring forth new ideas; to blaze new trails
人们[人們]	rénmen	people
斐然[斐然]	fěirán	(literary) remarkable; brilliant
连续[連續]	liánxù	continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive
获得[獲得]	huòdé	to obtain; to receive; to get
年度[年度]	niándù	year (e.g. school year, fiscal year); annual
营销[營銷]	yíngxiāo	marketing
人物[人物]	rénwù	person; character (in a play, novel etc); protagonist; CL:個|个[ge4]
大奖[大獎]	dàjiǎng	prize; award
中国[中國]	Zhōngguó	China
是否[是否]	shìfǒu	whether (or not); if; is or isn't
风向标[風向標]	fēngxiàngbiāo	vane; propellor blade; weather vane; windsock
有请[有請]	yǒuqǐng	to request the pleasure of seeing sb; to ask sb in; to ask sb to do sth (e.g. make a speech)
现场[現場]	xiànchǎng	the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the site
始终[始終]	shǐzhōng	from beginning to end; all along
安心[安心]	ānxīn	at ease; to feel relieved; to set one's mind at rest; to keep one's mind on sth
愉悦[愉悅]	yúyuè	joyful; cheerful; delighted; joy; delight
绿色[綠色]	lǜsè	green
出行[出行]	chūxíng	to go out somewhere (relatively short trip); to set off on a journey (longer trip)
率先[率先]	shuàixiān	to take the lead; to show initiative
核心[核心]	héxīn	core; nucleus
动力[動力]	dònglì	motive power; force; (fig.) motivation; impetus
首创[首創]	shǒuchuàng	to create; original creation; to be the first to do sth
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/125 words - 16 min
众多[眾多]	zhòngduō	numerous
科技[科技]	kējì	science and technology
领导者[領導者]	lǐngdǎozhě	leader
领域[領域]	lǐngyù	domain; sphere; field; territory; area
可谓[可謂]	kěwèi	it could even be said
力[力]	lì	power; force; strength; ability; strenuously
重磅[重磅]	zhòngbàng	heavyweight; serious
旗舰[旗艦]	qíjiàn	flagship
进一步[進一步]	jìnyībù	one step further; to move forward a step; further onwards
海神[海神]	hǎishén	Emperor of the Sea; Neptune
针[針]	zhēn	needle; pin; injection; stitch; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1]
细分[細分]	xìfēn	subdivision; segmentation
驾驶[駕駛]	jiàshǐ	to pilot (ship, airplane etc); to drive
小祖宗[小祖宗]	xiǎozǔzōng	brat; little devil
射[射]	shè	to shoot; to launch; to allude to; radio- (chemistry)
崩溃[崩潰]	bēngkuì	to collapse; to crumble; to fall apart
过程[過程]	guòchéng	course of events; process; CL:個|个[ge4]
体现[體現]	tǐxiàn	to embody; to reflect; to incarnate
下面[下面]	xiàmiàn	below; under; next; the following; also pr. [xia4 mian5]
见证[見證]	jiànzhèng	to be witness to; witness; evidence
威[威]	wēi	power; might; prestige
地势[地勢]	dìshì	terrain; topography relief
平坦[平坦]	píngtǎn	level; even; smooth; flat
恶劣[惡劣]	èliè	vile; nasty; of very poor quality
气候[氣候]	qìhòu	climate; atmosphere; situation; CL:種|种[zhong3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/150 words - 18 min
消费者[消費者]	xiāofèizhě	consumer
富裕[富裕]	fùyù	prosperous; well-to-do; well-off
新鲜[新鮮]	xīnxiān	fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommon
事物[事物]	shìwù	thing; object; CL:個|个[ge4]
没法[沒法]	méifǎ	at a loss; unable to do anything about it; to have no choice
卖力[賣力]	màilì	to work hard; to do one's very best; to throw oneself into the task at hand
引领[引領]	yǐnlǐng	to crane one's neck; to await eagerly; to lead; to show the way
消费[消費]	xiāofèi	to consume; to spend
功夫[功夫]	gōngfu	skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort
开头[開頭]	kāitóu	beginning; to start
研发[研發]	yánfā	research and development; to develop
坐镇[坐鎮]	zuòzhèn	(of a commanding officer) to keep watch; to oversee
一路[一路]	yīlù	the whole journey; all the way; going the same way; going in the same direction; of the same kind
长虹[長虹]	Chánghóng	Changhong (brand)
知晓[知曉]	zhīxiǎo	to know; to understand
迟暮[遲暮]	chímù	past one's prime
衰微[衰微]	shuāiwēi	to decline; to wane; weakened; enfeebled; in decline
津[津]	jīn	saliva; sweat; a ferry crossing; a ford (river crossing); abbr. for Tianjin 天津
困境[困境]	kùnjìng	predicament; plight
公寓[公寓]	gōngyù	apartment building; block of flats; CL:套[tao4]
房卡[房卡]	fángkǎ	room card (in a hotel)
行政部门[行政部門]	xíngzhèngbùmén	administrative department; administration; executive (government branch)
效率[效率]	xiàolǜ	efficiency
半个[半個]	bànge	half of sth
电子邮件[電子郵件]	diànzǐyóujiàn	email; CL:封[feng1],份[fen4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/175 words - 20 min
不像话[不像話]	bùxiànghuà	unreasonable; shocking; outrageous
千里迢迢[千里迢迢]	qiānlǐtiáotiáo	from distant parts
主管[主管]	zhǔguǎn	in charge; responsible for; person in charge; manager
批评[批評]	pīpíng	to criticize; criticism; CL:個|个[ge4]
借用[借用]	jièyòng	to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use
工作人员[工作人員]	gōngzuòrényuán	staff member
抄送[抄送]	chāosòng	to make a copy (and send it to someone); Cc (for email); Carbon Copy (for email)
邮件[郵件]	yóujiàn	mail; post; email
行事[行事]	xíngshì	to execute; to handle; behavior; action; conduct
烧到[燒到]	shāodào	to have a fever reaching (a certain temperature)
江湖[江湖]	jiānghú	rivers and lakes; all corners of the country; remote areas to which hermits retreat; section of society operating independently of mainstream society, out of reach of the law; the milieu in which wuxia tales play out (cf. 武俠|武侠[wu3 xia2]); (in late imperial times) world of traveling merchants, itinerant doctors, fortune tellers etc; demimonde; (in modern times) triads; secret gangster societies; underworld
不合理[不合理]	bùhélǐ	unreasonable
我方[我方]	wǒfāng	our side; we
损失[損失]	sǔnshī	loss; damage; CL:個|个[ge4]; to lose; to suffer damage
因[因]	yīn	cause; reason; because
及时[及時]	jíshí	in time; promptly; without delay; timely
修缮[修繕]	xiūshàn	to renovate; to repair (a building)
致使[致使]	zhìshǐ	to cause; to result in
破坏性[破壞性]	pòhuàixìng	destructive
承租人[承租人]	chéngzūrén	leaser; tenant
或[或]	huò	maybe; perhaps; might; possibly; or
人身[人身]	rénshēn	person; personal; human body
应当[應當]	yīngdāng	should; ought to
赠与[贈與]	zèngyǔ	variant of 贈予|赠予[zeng4 yu3]
买卖[買賣]	mǎimài	buying and selling; business; business transactions; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/200 words - 23 min
转让[轉讓]	zhuǎnràng	to transfer (ownership, rights etc)
原[原]	yuán	former; original; primary; raw; level; cause; source
有效[有效]	yǒuxiào	effective; in effect; valid
收回[收回]	shōuhuí	to regain; to retake; to take back; to withdraw; to revoke
事先[事先]	shìxiān	in advance; before the event; beforehand; prior
征得[征得]	zhēngdé	to obtain (permission etc)
予以[予以]	yǔyǐ	to give; to impose; to apply
单方面[單方面]	dānfāngmiàn	unilateral
提高[提高]	tígāo	to raise; to increase; to improve
租金[租金]	zūjīn	rent
水平[水平]	shuǐpíng	level (of achievement etc); standard; horizontal
最高[最高]	zuìgāo	tallest; highest; supreme (court etc)
出台[出臺]	chūtái	to officially launch (a policy, program etc); to appear on stage; to appear publicly; (of a bar girl) to leave with a client
执行[執行]	zhíxíng	to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run
国家[國家]	guójiā	country; nation; state; CL:個|个[ge4]
法规[法規]	fǎguī	legislation; statute
礼品[禮品]	lǐpǐn	gift; present
点收[點收]	diǎnshōu	to check sth and accept it
狠[狠]	hěn	ruthless; fierce; ferocious; determined; to harden (one's heart); old variant of 很[hen3]
兴师问罪[興師問罪]	xīngshīwènzuì	to send punitive forces against; (fig.) to criticize violently
四处[四處]	sìchù	all over the place; everywhere and all directions
凶多吉少[凶多吉少]	xiōngduōjíshǎo	everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom); inauspicious; everything points to disaster
触[觸]	chù	to touch; to make contact with sth; to stir up sb's emotions
霉[霉]	méi	bacteria; fungi; moldy
据理[據理]	jùlǐ	according to reason; in principle
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/225 words - 25 min
力争[力爭]	lìzhēng	to work hard for; to do all one can; to contend strongly
屎[屎]	shǐ	stool; feces; ear wax; nasal mucus
盆子[盆子]	pénzi	basin
嫩[嫩]	nèn	tender; soft; delicate; light (color); inexperienced; unskilled
茶杯[茶杯]	chábēi	teacup; tea-glass; cup; mug; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
茶壶[茶壺]	cháhú	teapot; CL:把[ba3]
鲜[鮮]	xiān	fresh; bright (in color); delicious; tasty; delicacy; aquatic foods
透明[透明]	tòumíng	transparent; open (non-secretive)
玻璃杯[玻璃杯]	bōlibēi	drinking glass
茶叶[茶葉]	cháyè	tea; tea leaves; CL:盒[he2],罐[guan4],包[bao1],片[pian4]
舒展[舒展]	shūzhǎn	to roll out; to extend; to smooth out; to unfold
姿态[姿態]	zītài	attitude; posture; stance
翻腾[翻騰]	fānténg	to turn over; to surge; to churn; to rummage; raging (torrent)
沉淀[沉澱]	chéndiàn	to settle; to precipitate (solid sediment out of a solution)
错误[錯誤]	cuòwù	error; mistake; CL:個|个[ge4]; mistaken; false; wrong
存在[存在]	cúnzài	to exist; to be; existence
霸王[霸王]	bàwáng	hegemon; overlord; despot
顺畅[順暢]	shùnchàng	smooth and unhindered; fluent
出身[出身]	chūshēn	to be born of; to come from; family background; class origin
双方[雙方]	shuāngfāng	bilateral; both sides; both parties involved
疑义[疑義]	yíyì	a doubtful point
钥匙[鑰匙]	yàoshi	key; CL:把[ba3]
前台[前臺]	qiántái	stage; proscenium; foreground in politics etc (sometimes derog.); front desk; reception desk; (computing) front-end; foreground
奖金[獎金]	jiǎngjīn	premium; award money; bonus
接到[接到]	jiēdào	to receive (letter etc)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/250 words - 29 min
一共[一共]	yīgòng	altogether
方方面面[方方面面]	fāngfāngmiànmiàn	all sides; all aspects; multi-faceted
尽力[盡力]	jìnlì	to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort
梧桐[梧桐]	wútóng	wutong (Firmiana platanifolia); Chinese parasol tree
交通[交通]	jiāotōng	to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications; liaison
便利[便利]	biànlì	convenient; easy; to facilitate
结构[結構]	jiégòu	structure; composition; makeup; architecture; CL:座[zuo4],個|个[ge4]
管家[管家]	guǎnjiā	housekeeper; butler; manage one's household
出名[出名]	chūmíng	well-known for sth; to become well known; to make one's mark
全新[全新]	quánxīn	all new; completely new
新房[新房]	xīnfáng	brand new house; bridal chamber
风格[風格]	fēnggé	style
打交道[打交道]	dǎjiāodào	to come into contact with; to have dealings
场合[場合]	chǎnghé	situation; occasion; context; setting; location; venue
咖啡机[咖啡機]	kāfēijī	coffee machine; coffee maker
品茶[品茶]	pǐnchá	to taste tea; to sip tea
刀[刀]	dāo	knife; blade; single-edged sword; cutlass; CL:把[ba3]; (slang) dollar (loanword); classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper); classifier for knife cuts or stabs
杀人[殺人]	shārén	homicide; to murder; to kill (a person)
陈述[陳述]	chénshù	an assertion; to declare; to state
捅[捅]	tǒng	to stab; to poke; to prod; to nudge; to disclose
侠[俠]	xiá	knight-errant; brave and chivalrous; hero; heroic
上瘾[上癮]	shàngyǐn	to get into a habit; to become addicted
睡着[睡著]	shuìzháo	to fall asleep
亲生[親生]	qīnshēng	one's own (child) (i.e. one's child by birth); biological (parents); birth (parents)
饶[饒]	ráo	rich; abundant; exuberant; to add for free; to throw in as bonus; to spare; to forgive; despite; although
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/275 words - 31 min
妹[妹]	mèi	younger sister
信心[信心]	xìnxīn	confidence; faith (in sb or sth); CL:個|个[ge4]
绝望[絕望]	juéwàng	to despair; to give up all hope; desperate; desperation
逗[逗]	dòu	to stay; to stop; to tease (play with); amusing; short pause in reading aloud, equivalent to comma (also written 讀|读[dou4])
宠物[寵物]	chǒngwù	house pet
洗澡[洗澡]	xǐzǎo	to bathe; to take a shower
尿[尿]	niào	to urinate; urine; CL:泡[pao1]
家务[家務]	jiāwù	household duties; housework
棵[棵]	kē	classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc
蔬菜[蔬菜]	shūcài	vegetables; CL:種|种[zhong3]
日积月累[日積月累]	rìjīyuèlěi	to accumulate over a long period of time
单单[單單]	dāndān	only; merely; just
生儿育女[生兒育女]	shēng'éryùnǚ	to bear and raise children
操持[操持]	cāochi	to manage; to handle
血脉[血脈]	xuèmài	blood vessels
个体[個體]	gètǐ	individual
无可[無可]	wúkě	can't
分割[分割]	fēngē	to cut up; to break up
整体[整體]	zhěngtǐ	whole entity; entire body; synthesis; as a whole (situation, construction, team etc); global; macrocosm; integral; holistic; whole
体验[體驗]	tǐyàn	to experience for oneself
角色[角色]	juésè	role; character in a novel; persona; also pr. [jiao3 se4]
围[圍]	wéi	to encircle; to surround; all around; to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl)
蓬头垢面[蓬頭垢面]	péngtóugòumiàn	messy hair and dirty face; bad appearance
团[團]	tuán	round; lump; ball; to roll into a ball; to gather; regiment; group; society; classifier for a lump or a soft mass: wad (of paper), ball (of wool), cloud (of smoke)
糟[糟]	zāo	dregs; draff; pickled in wine; rotten; messy; ruined
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/300 words - 35 min
炕[炕]	kàng	kang (a heatable brick bed); to bake; to dry by the heat of a fire
传统[傳統]	chuántǒng	tradition; traditional; convention; conventional; CL:個|个[ge4]
恍惚[恍惚]	huǎnghū	absent-minded; distracted; dazzled; vaguely; dimly
意义[意義]	yìyì	sense; meaning; significance; importance; CL:個|个[ge4]
客人[客人]	kèrén	visitor; guest; customer; client; CL:位[wei4]
学费[學費]	xuéfèi	tuition fee; tuition; CL:個|个[ge4]
熬[熬]	áo	to cook on a slow fire; to extract by heating; to decoct; to endure
激情[激情]	jīqíng	passion; fervor; enthusiasm; strong emotion
温暖[溫暖]	wēnnuǎn	warm
羁绊[羈絆]	jībàn	trammels; fetters; yoke; to restrain; to hinder; restraint
添置[添置]	tiānzhì	to buy; to acquire; to add to one's possessions
联络[聯絡]	liánluò	to get in touch with; to contact; to stay in contact (with); liaison; (math.) connection
盖章[蓋章]	gàizhāng	to affix a seal; to stamp (a document); to sign off on sth
保密[保密]	bǎomì	to keep sth confidential; to maintain secrecy
举办[舉辦]	jǔbàn	to conduct; to hold
招标[招標]	zhāobiāo	to invite bids
歧义[歧義]	qíyì	ambiguity; several possible meanings
标注[標注]	biāozhù	to mark out; to tag; to put a sign on sth explaining or calling attention to; to annotate (e.g. a character with its pinyin)
违约[違約]	wéiyuē	to break a promise; to violate an agreement; to default (on a loan or contract)
隐患[隱患]	yǐnhuàn	a danger concealed within sth; hidden damage; misfortune not visible from the surface
乙方[乙方]	yǐfāng	second party (law); see also 甲方[jia3 fang1]
泄密[洩密]	xièmì	to leak secrets
诉讼[訴訟]	sùsòng	lawsuit
界定[界定]	jièdìng	definition; to delimit
实际[實際]	shíjì	reality; practice; practical; realistic; real; actual
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/325 words - 37 min
取证[取證]	qǔzhèng	to collect evidence
判决[判決]	pànjué	judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on; to sentence
形成[形成]	xíngchéng	to form; to take shape
威慑[威懾]	wēishè	to cower by military force; deterrence
来讲[來講]	láijiǎng	as to; considering; for
上级[上級]	shàngjí	higher authorities; superiors; CL:個|个[ge4]
好奇[好奇]	hàoqí	inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity
辞[辭]	cí	to resign; to dismiss; to decline; to take leave; ballad (archaic poetic genre); variant of 詞|词[ci2]
夸奖[誇獎]	kuājiǎng	to praise; to applaud; to compliment
本人[本人]	běnrén	the person himself; I (humble form used in speeches); oneself; myself; in person; personal
荣誉[榮譽]	róngyù	honor; credit; glory; (honorable) reputation; honorary
野心[野心]	yěxīn	ambition; wild schemes; careerism
谈不上[談不上]	tánbushàng	to be out of the question
对应[對應]	duìyìng	to correspond; a correspondence; corresponding; homologous; matching with sth; counterpart
甘心[甘心]	gānxīn	to be willing to; to resign oneself to
奢求[奢求]	shēqiú	to make extravagant demands; an unreasonable request
初来乍到[初來乍到]	chūláizhàdào	to be a newcomer; just off the boat
架构[架構]	jiàgòu	to construct; to build; infrastructure; architecture; framework
愿[願]	yuàn	to hope; to wish; to desire; hoped-for; ready; willing
引[引]	yǐn	to draw (e.g. a bow); to pull; to stretch sth; to extend; to lengthen; to involve or implicate in; to attract; to lead; to guide; to leave; to provide evidence or justification for; old unit of distance equal to 10 丈[zhang4], one-thirtieth of a km or 33.33 meters
路人[路人]	lùrén	passer-by; stranger
指引[指引]	zhǐyǐn	to guide; to show; to point (the way); directions; guidance; guidelines
无不[無不]	wúbù	none lacking; none missing; everything is there; everyone without exception
埃塞俄比亚[埃塞俄比亞]	Āisài'ébǐyà	Ethiopia
空运[空運]	kōngyùn	air transport
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/350 words - 40 min
豆子[豆子]	dòuzi	bean; pea; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
矿泉水[礦泉水]	kuàngquánshuǐ	mineral spring water; CL:瓶[ping2],杯[bei1]
女士[女士]	nǚshì	lady; madam; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]; Miss; Ms
常温[常溫]	chángwēn	room temperature; ordinary temperatures
框架[框架]	kuàngjià	frame; framework; fig. pattern; outline; organizing plan
好心[好心]	hǎoxīn	kindness; good intentions
点火[點火]	diǎnhuǒ	to ignite; to light a fire; to agitate; to start an engine; ignition; fig. to stir up trouble
候[候]	hòu	to wait; to inquire after; to watch; season; climate; (old) period of five days
衣锦还乡[衣錦還鄉]	yìjǐnhuánxiāng	to come back to one's hometown in silken robes (idiom); to return in glory
并行[並行]	bìngxíng	to proceed in parallel; side by side (of two processes, developments, thoughts etc)
靠山[靠山]	kàoshān	patron; supporter; close to a mountain
背景[背景]	bèijǐng	background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer; CL:種|种[zhong3]
新兴[新興]	xīnxīng	(of markets, industries, infectious diseases etc) rising; emerging; in the ascendant
清晰[清晰]	qīngxī	clear; distinct
有种[有種]	yǒuzhǒng	to have guts; to have courage; to be brave
预感[預感]	yùgǎn	to have a premonition; premonition
精兵[精兵]	jīngbīng	elite troops
干将[幹將]	gànjiàng	capable person
翻盘[翻盤]	fānpán	to make a comeback; (of a doctor's assessment of the gender of a fetus) to turn out to be wrong
道路[道路]	dàolù	road; path; way; CL:條|条[tiao2]
曲折[曲折]	qūzhé	winding; (fig.) complicated
前途[前途]	qiántú	prospects; future outlook; journey
光明[光明]	guāngmíng	light; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openhearted
陆续[陸續]	lùxù	in turn; successively; one after the other; bit by bit
举行[舉行]	jǔxíng	to hold (a meeting, ceremony etc)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep07/369 words - 44 min
调配[調配]	diàopèi	to allocate; to deploy
调配[調配]	tiáopèi	to blend (colors, herbs); to mix
另[另]	lìng	other; another; separate; separately
终[終]	zhōng	end; finish
归[歸]	guī	to return; to go back to; to give back to; (of a responsibility) to be taken care of by; to belong to; to gather together; (used between two identical verbs) despite; to marry (of a woman) (old); division on the abacus with a one-digit divisor
屁股[屁股]	pìgu	buttocks; bottom; butt; back part
本末倒置[本末倒置]	běnmòdàozhì	lit. to invert root and branch (idiom); fig. confusing cause and effect; to stress the incidental over the fundamental; to put the cart before the horse
借调[借調]	jièdiào	to temporarily transfer (personnel)
翻身[翻身]	fānshēn	to turn over (when lying); (fig.) to free oneself; to emancipate oneself; to bring about a change of one's fortunes
组织[組織]	zǔzhī	to organize; organization; organized system; nerve; tissue; CL:個|个[ge4]
做梦[做夢]	zuòmèng	to dream; to have a dream; fig. illusion; fantasy; pipe dream
人马[人馬]	rénmǎ	men and horses; troops; group of people; troop; staff; centaur
草稿[草稿]	cǎogǎo	draft; outline; sketch
唇[唇]	chún	lip
膏[膏]	gāo	ointment; paste; CL:帖[tie3]
审核[審核]	shěnhé	to audit; to investigate thoroughly
初稿[初稿]	chūgǎo	first draft (of writing)
亲热[親熱]	qīnrè	affectionate; intimate; warmhearted; to get intimate with sb
免费[免費]	miǎnfèi	free (of charge)
劳动力[勞動力]	láodònglì	labor force; manpower
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/25 words - 3 min
广告商[廣告商]	guǎnggàoshāng	advertising company
招商[招商]	zhāoshāng	to seek investment or funding; investment promotion
咨询[咨詢]	zīxún	to consult; to seek advice; consultation; (sales) inquiry (formal)
投标[投標]	tóubiāo	to bid; to make a tender
意料[意料]	yìliào	to anticipate; to expect
之中[之中]	zhīzhōng	inside; among; in the midst of (doing sth); during
局[局]	jú	office; situation; classifier for games: match, set, round etc
婉拒[婉拒]	wǎnjù	to tactfully decline; to turn down gracefully
锲而不舍[鍥而不捨]	qiè'érbùshě	to chip away at a task and not abandon it (idiom); to chisel away at sth; to persevere; unflagging efforts
叙[敘]	xù	to narrate; to chat
旧[舊]	jiù	old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age)
推脱[推脫]	tuītuō	to evade; to shirk
翁[翁]	wēng	elderly man; father; father-in-law; neck feathers of a bird (old)
意[意]	yì	idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate
被动[被動]	bèidòng	passive
罗[羅]	luó	gauze; to collect; to gather; to catch; to sift
初次[初次]	chūcì	for the first time; first (meeting, attempt etc)
幸会[幸會]	xìnghuì	nice to meet you
孙[孫]	sūn	grandson; descendant
面熟[面熟]	miànshú	to look familiar; familiar-looking
代言[代言]	dàiyán	to be a spokesperson; to be an ambassador (for a brand); to endorse
消化[消化]	xiāohuà	to digest; digestion; digestive
面儿[面兒]	miànr5	cover; outside
认人[認人]	rènrén	to recognize people (of babies); to be able to tell people apart
老样子[老樣子]	lǎoyàngzi	old situation; things as they were
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/50 words - 5 min
亲和[親和]	qīnhé	to connect intimately (with); amiable; affable
和蔼[和藹]	hé'ǎi	kindly; nice; amiable
及[及]	jí	and; to reach; up to; in time for
交情[交情]	jiāoqing	friendship; friendly relations
特别感谢[特別感謝]	tèbiégǎnxiè	special thanks; particular thanks
生意[生意]	shēngyì	life force; vitality
班门弄斧[班門弄斧]	Bānménnòngfǔ	to display one's slight skill before an expert (idiom)
发表[發表]	fābiǎo	to issue; to publish
愚见[愚見]	yújiàn	my humble opinion
性能[性能]	xìngnéng	function; performance
超过[超過]	chāoguò	to surpass; to exceed; to outstrip
油[油]	yóu	oil; fat; grease; petroleum; to apply tung oil, paint or varnish; oily; greasy; glib; cunning
专家[專家]	zhuānjiā	expert; specialist; CL:個|个[ge4]
欧洲[歐洲]	Ōuzhōu	Europe; abbr. for 歐羅巴洲|欧罗巴洲[Ou1 luo2 ba1 Zhou1]
老牌[老牌]	lǎopái	old, well-known brand; old style; old school; an old hand; experienced veteran
汽车厂[汽車廠]	qìchēchǎng	car factory
口口声声[口口聲聲]	kǒukoushēngshēng	to keep on saying (idiom); to repeat over and over again
生产[生產]	shēngchǎn	to produce; to manufacture; to give birth to a child
风口[風口]	fēngkǒu	air vent; drafty place; wind gap (geology); tuyere (furnace air nozzle)
望[望]	wàng	full moon; to hope; to expect; to visit; to gaze (into the distance); to look towards; towards
祝贺[祝賀]	zhùhè	to congratulate; congratulations; CL:個|个[ge4]
出口[出口]	chūkǒu	an exit; CL:個|个[ge4]; to speak; to export; (of a ship) to leave port
挪[挪]	nuó	to shift; to move
洗手间[洗手間]	xǐshǒujiān	toilet; lavatory; washroom
酸[酸]	suān	sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved; sore; aching; pedantic; impractical; to make sarcastic remarks about sb; an acid
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/75 words - 8 min
大哥[大哥]	dàgē	eldest brother; big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself); gang leader; boss
心意[心意]	xīnyì	regard; kindly feelings; intention
笑纳[笑納]	xiàonà	to kindly accept (an offering)
交差[交差]	jiāochāi	to report back after completion of one's mission
贵重[貴重]	guìzhòng	precious
更加[更加]	gèngjiā	more (than sth else); even more
坚定[堅定]	jiāndìng	firm; steady; staunch; resolute
心思[心思]	xīnsi	mind; thoughts; inclination; mood
琢磨[琢磨]	zuómo	to ponder; to mull over; to think through; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2]
绞尽脑汁[絞盡腦汁]	jiǎojìnnǎozhī	to rack one's brains
研究[研究]	yánjiū	research; a study; CL:項|项[xiang4]; to research; to look into
人际关系[人際關系]	rénjìguānxì	interpersonal relationship
新兴产业[新興產業]	xīnxīngchǎnyè	emerging industry
艰难[艱難]	jiānnán	difficult; hard; challenging
迫切[迫切]	pòqiè	urgent; pressing
联手[聯手]	liánshǒu	lit. to join hands; to act together
酒会[酒會]	jiǔhuì	drinking party; wine reception
请柬[請柬]	qǐngjiǎn	invitation card; written invitation
携带[攜帶]	xiédài	to carry (on one's person); to support (old); Taiwan pr. [xi1 dai4]
女伴[女伴]	nǚbàn	female companion
不能不[不能不]	bùnéngbù	have to; cannot but
请求[請求]	qǐngqiú	to request; to ask; request; CL:個|个[ge4]
轻松[輕鬆]	qīngsōng	light; gentle; relaxed; effortless; uncomplicated; to relax; to take things less seriously
精英[精英]	jīngyīng	cream; elite; essence; quintessence
缺少[缺少]	quēshǎo	lack; shortage of; shortfall; to be short (of); to lack
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/100 words - 15 min
歪[歪]	wāi	askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious; (coll.) to lie on one's side
晚餐[晚餐]	wǎncān	evening meal; dinner; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4]
有关[有關]	yǒuguān	to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern; concerning
潜在[潛在]	qiánzài	hidden; potential; latent
合作者[合作者]	hézuòzhě	co-worker; collaborator; also collaborator with the enemy
伴[伴]	bàn	partner; companion; comrade; associate; to accompany
亲妈[親媽]	qīnmā	one's own mother; biological mother
闹腾[鬧騰]	nàoteng	to disturb; to create confusion; to make a din
措手不及[措手不及]	cuòshǒubùjí	no time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared
宝宝[寶寶]	bǎobǎo	darling; baby
亲亲[親親]	qīnqīn	dear one; to kiss; friendly
母[母]	mǔ	mother; elderly female relative; origin; source; (of animals) female
天生[天生]	tiānshēng	nature; disposition; innate; natural
本能[本能]	běnnéng	instinct
抱抱[抱抱]	bàobào	to hug; to embrace
良心[良心]	liángxīn	conscience
不光[不光]	bùguāng	not the only one; not only
限[限]	xiàn	limit; bound; to set a limit (on)
量[量]	liáng	to measure
量[量]	liàng	capacity; quantity; amount; to estimate; abbr. for 量詞|量词[liang4 ci2], classifier (in Chinese grammar); measure word
尺码[尺碼]	chǐmǎ	size; fitting (of apparel)
目测[目測]	mùcè	to estimate visually; to gauge; visual assessment
腰带[腰帶]	yāodài	belt
裙子[裙子]	qúnzi	skirt; CL:條|条[tiao2]
大小[大小]	dàxiǎo	dimension; magnitude; size; measurement; large and small; at any rate; adults and children; consideration of seniority
更换[更換]	gēnghuàn	to replace (a worn-out tire etc); to change (one's address etc)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/125 words - 19 min
试衣间[試衣間]	shìyījiān	fitting room
台子[臺子]	táizi	platform; stand
剪刀[剪刀]	jiǎndāo	scissors; CL:把[ba3]
吊牌[吊牌]	diàopái	tag
剪[剪]	jiǎn	scissors; shears; clippers; CL:把[ba3]; to cut with scissors; to trim; to wipe out or exterminate
穿上[穿上]	chuānshang	to put on (clothes etc)
珠宝[珠寶]	zhūbǎo	pearls; jewels; precious stones
省钱[省錢]	shěngqián	to save money
多大[多大]	duōdà	how big; how much; how old etc
大龄[大齡]	dàlíng	older (than average in a group, at school, for marriage etc)
锻炼[鍛鍊]	duànliàn	to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise; to work out; (fig.) to develop one's skills; to train oneself
上课[上課]	shàngkè	to go to class; to attend class; to go to teach a class
指望[指望]	zhǐwàng	to hope for sth; to count on; hope
靠谱[靠譜]	kàopǔ	reliable; reasonable; probable
结晶[結晶]	jiéjīng	to crystallize; crystallization; crystal; crystalline; (fig.) the fruit (of labor etc)
结石[結石]	jiéshí	calculus; stone
纯属[純屬]	chúnshǔ	to be purely; pure and simple; sheer; outright
胡说八道[胡說八道]	húshuōbādào	to talk rubbish
公分[公分]	gōngfēn	centimeter; gram
宾[賓]	bīn	visitor; guest; object (in grammar)
麦克[麥克]	màikè	microphone (loanword)
招呼[招呼]	zhāohu	to call out to; to greet; to say hello to; to inform; to take care of; to take care that one does not
香槟[香檳]	xiāngbīn	champagne (loanword)
好久不见[好久不見]	hǎojiǔbujiàn	long time no see
利[利]	lì	sharp; favorable; advantage; benefit; profit; interest; to do good to; to benefit
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/150 words - 21 min
欧[歐]	ōu	(used for transliteration); old variant of 謳|讴[ou1]
交往[交往]	jiāowǎng	to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date; (interpersonal) relationship; association; contact
整容[整容]	zhěngróng	plastic surgery
下属[下屬]	xiàshǔ	subordinate; underling
丽[麗]	lì	beautiful
萨[薩]	Sà	Bodhisattva; surname Sa
曼[曼]	màn	handsome; large; long
气质[氣質]	qìzhì	temperament; personality traits; manners
北大[北大]	BěiDà	Peking University (abbr. for 北京大學|北京大学)
政[政]	zhèng	political; politics; government
复旦[復旦]	Fùdàn	Fudan University, Shanghai, abbr. for 復旦大學|复旦大学[Fu4 dan4 Da4 xue2]
普林斯顿大学[普林斯頓大學]	PǔlínsīdùnDàxué	Princeton University
文学[文學]	wénxué	literature; CL:種|种[zhong3]
硕士[碩士]	shuòshì	master's degree; person who has a master's degree; learned person
长裙[長裙]	chángqún	cheong sam (long skirt)
墨尔本[墨爾本]	Mò'ěrběn	Melbourne, Australia
艺术[藝術]	yìshù	art
音乐学院[音樂學院]	yīnyuèxuéyuàn	music academy; conservatory
大提琴[大提琴]	dàtíqín	cello; violoncello; CL:把[ba3]
圈子[圈子]	quānzi	circle; ring; (social) circle
学历[學歷]	xuélì	educational background; academic qualifications
门槛[門檻]	ménkǎn	doorstep; sill; threshold; fig. knack or trick (esp. scheme to get sth cheaper)
哥大[哥大]	GēDà	Columbia University (abbr.)
工商[工商]	gōngshāng	industry and commerce
爱马仕[愛馬仕]	Àimǎshì	Hermès (brand)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/175 words - 26 min
包包[包包]	bāobāo	bag or purse etc; small bump or pimple; hillock
礼服[禮服]	lǐfú	ceremonial robe; formal attire (dinner suit, evening gown etc)
洒[灑]	sǎ	to sprinkle; to spray; to spill; to shed
感到[感到]	gǎndào	to feel; to sense; to have the feeling that; to think that; to move; to affect
十分[十分]	shífēn	very; completely; utterly; extremely; absolutely; hundred percent; to divide into ten equal parts
干洗[乾洗]	gānxǐ	to dry clean; dry cleaning
费用[費用]	fèiyòng	cost; expenditure; expense; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4]
进口[進口]	jìnkǒu	to import; imported; entrance; inlet (for the intake of air, water etc)
面料[面料]	miànliào	material for making clothes; CL:塊|块[kuai4]
渍[漬]	zì	to soak; to be stained; stain; floodwater
常见[常見]	chángjiàn	commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently
污渍[污漬]	wūzì	stain
丝巾[絲巾]	sījīn	headscarf; kerchief; silk neckband
遮住[遮住]	zhēzhù	to cover (up); to block; to obstruct; to shade
享受[享受]	xiǎngshòu	to enjoy; to live it up; pleasure; CL:種|种[zhong3]
夜晚[夜晚]	yèwǎn	night; CL:個|个[ge4]
微笑[微笑]	wēixiào	smile; CL:個|个[ge4],絲|丝[si1]; to smile
腮[腮]	sāi	cheek
帮子[幫子]	bāngzi	outer (of cabbage etc); upper (of a shoe); (coll.) group; gang
当回事[當回事]	dànghuíshì	to take seriously (often with negative expression: "don't take it too seriously"); to treat conscientiously
扔[扔]	rēng	to throw; to throw away
一身[一身]	yīshēn	whole body; from head to toe; single person; a suit of clothes
一套[一套]	yītào	suit; a set; a collection; of the same kind; the same old stuff; set pattern of behavior
愣[愣]	lèng	to look distracted; to stare blankly; distracted; blank; (coll.) unexpectedly; rash; rashly
文凭[文憑]	wénpíng	diploma
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/200 words - 31 min
上当[上當]	shàngdàng	taken in (by sb's deceit); to be fooled; to be duped
花瓶[花瓶]	huāpíng	flower vase; fig. just a pretty face; CL:對|对[dui4]
版[版]	bǎn	a register; block of printing; edition; version; page
撞衫[撞衫]	zhuàngshān	to wear the same outfit as sb else (in public)
粉[粉]	fěn	powder; cosmetic face powder; food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made from any kind of flour; whitewash; white; pink
专程[專程]	zhuānchéng	specifically; specially (for that purpose)
哏[哏]	gén	funny; amusing; sth comical
衣柜[衣櫃]	yīguì	wardrobe; armoire; CL:個|个[ge4]
碍事[礙事]	àishì	(usu used in the negative) to be of importance or to matter; to be in the way; to be a hindrance
奢侈品[奢侈品]	shēchǐpǐn	luxury good
瓦[瓦]	wǎ	roof tile; abbr. for 瓦特[wa3 te4]
伦[倫]	lún	human relationship; order; coherence
蒂[蒂]	dì	stem (of fruit)
诺[諾]	nuò	to consent; to promise; (literary) yes!
返还[返還]	fǎnhuán	restitution; return of something to its original owner; remittance
银行卡[銀行卡]	yínhángkǎ	bank card; ATM card
太平洋[太平洋]	TàipíngYáng	Pacific Ocean
亲子[親子]	qīnzǐ	parent and child; parent-child (relationship); two successive generations
百科[百科]	bǎikē	universal; encyclopedic; abbr. for 百科全書|百科全书[bai3 ke1 quan2 shu1]
打印[打印]	dǎyìn	to print; to seal; to stamp
动心[動心]	dòngxīn	to be moved; to be tempted
谱[譜]	pǔ	chart; list; table; register; score (music); spectrum (physics); to set to music
西[西]	xī	west
知识[知識]	zhīshi	knowledge; CL:門|门[men2]; intellectual
全面[全面]	quánmiàn	all-around; comprehensive; total; overall
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/225 words - 37 min
孕[孕]	yùn	pregnant
产[產]	chǎn	to give birth; to reproduce; to produce; product; resource; estate; property
就范[就範]	jiùfàn	to submit; to give in
居心叵测[居心叵測]	jūxīnpǒcè	harboring unfathomable motives (idiom)
冤枉[冤枉]	yuānwang	to accuse wrongly; to treat unjustly; injustice; wronged; not worthwhile
省心[省心]	shěngxīn	to cause no trouble; to be spared worry; worry-free
试试看[試試看]	shìshìkàn	to give it a try
月末[月末]	yuèmò	end of month; late in the month
一轮[一輪]	yīlún	first round or stage (of a match, election, talks, planned policy etc)
罪名[罪名]	zuìmíng	criminal charge; accusation
换班[換班]	huànbān	to change shift; the next work shift; to relieve (a workman on the previous shift); to take over the job
轩[軒]	xuān	pavilion with a view; high; tall; high fronted, curtained carriage (old)
带病[帶病]	dàibìng	to carry a disease; carrier; vector
机票[機票]	jīpiào	air ticket; passenger ticket; CL:張|张[zhang1]
窝[窩]	wō	nest; pit or hollow on the human body; lair; den; place; to harbor or shelter; to hold in check; to bend; classifier for litters and broods
心急[心急]	xīnjí	anxious; impatient
豆腐[豆腐]	dòufu	tofu; bean curd
何[何]	hé	what; how; why; which; carry
大度[大度]	dàdù	magnanimous; generous (in spirit)
善解人意[善解人意]	shànjiěrényì	to be good at understanding others (idiom)
蛮[蠻]	mán	barbarian; bullying; very; quite; rough; reckless
莫名其妙[莫名其妙]	mòmíngqímiào	(idiom) baffling; inexplicable
糖尿病[糖尿病]	tángniàobìng	diabetes; diabetes mellitus
公婆[公婆]	gōngpó	husband's parents; parents-in-law
嘻嘻[嘻嘻]	xīxī	hee hee; happy
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/250 words - 38 min
哈哈[哈哈]	hāhā	(onom.) laughing out loud
手指[手指]	shǒuzhǐ	finger; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
戳[戳]	chuō	to jab; to poke; to stab; to sprain; to blunt; to fuck (vulgar); to stand sth upright
医生[醫生]	yīshēng	doctor; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
妊娠[妊娠]	rènshēn	pregnancy; gestation
大夫[大夫]	dàifu	doctor; physician
激素[激素]	jīsù	hormone
月经[月經]	yuèjīng	menstruation; a woman's period
第二天[第二天]	dì'èrtiān	next day; the morrow
空腹[空腹]	kōngfù	an empty stomach
连同[連同]	liántóng	together with; along with
甲[甲]	jiǎ	first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; (used for an unspecified person or thing); first (in a list, as a party to a contract etc); letter "A" or roman "I" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; armor plating; shell or carapace; (of the fingers or toes) nail; bladed leather or metal armor (old); ranking system used in the Imperial examinations (old); civil administration unit in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system (old); ancient Chinese compass point: 75°
功[功]	gōng	meritorious deed or service; achievement; result; service; accomplishment; work (physics)
常规[常規]	chángguī	code of conduct; conventions; common practice; routine (medical procedure etc)
不快[不快]	bùkuài	unhappy; in low spirits; (of a knife) not sharp
差别[差別]	chābié	difference; distinction; disparity
女性[女性]	nǚxìng	woman; the female sex
随着[隨著]	suízhe	along with; in the wake of; following
增长[增長]	zēngzhǎng	to grow; to increase
卵[卵]	luǎn	egg; ovum; spawn; (coll.) testicles; (old) penis; (expletive) fucking
巢[巢]	cháo	nest
功能[功能]	gōngnéng	function; capability
逐渐[逐漸]	zhújiàn	gradually
退化[退化]	tuìhuà	to degenerate; atrophy
机能[機能]	jīnéng	function
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/275 words - 42 min
年轻人[年輕人]	niánqīngrén	young people; youngster
孕期[孕期]	yùnqī	gestation; duration of pregnancy
机率[機率]	jīlǜ	probability; odds (Tw)
筛[篩]	shāi	to filter; to sift; to sieve
下周[下週]	xiàzhōu	next week
满员[滿員]	mǎnyuán	full complement; at full strength; no vacancies
机场[機場]	jīchǎng	airport; airfield; CL:家[jia1],處|处[chu4]
教导[教導]	jiàodǎo	to instruct; to teach; guidance; teaching
产妇[產婦]	chǎnfù	woman recuperating after childbirth; woman in childbirth
胎[胎]	tāi	fetus; litter; tire; abbr. of 輪胎|轮胎
不孕[不孕]	bùyùn	infertility
不育[不育]	bùyù	to be infertile; to have no offspring
靠窗[靠窗]	kàochuāng	by the window (referring to seats on a plane etc)
走道[走道]	zǒudào	pavement; sidewalk; path; walk; footpath; aisle
舱[艙]	cāng	cabin; the hold of a ship or airplane
座位[座位]	zuòwèi	seat; CL:個|个[ge4]
经济舱[經濟艙]	jīngjìcāng	economy class
显示[顯示]	xiǎnshì	to show; to illustrate; to display; to demonstrate
付费[付費]	fùfèi	to pay; to cover the costs
头等[頭等]	tóuděng	first class; prime; main
富[富]	fù	rich; abundant; wealthy
交接[交接]	jiāojiē	(of two things) to come into contact; to meet; to hand over to; to take over from; to associate with; to have friendly relations with; to have sexual intercourse
证件[證件]	zhèngjiàn	certificate; papers; credentials; document; ID
留守[留守]	liúshǒu	to stay behind to take care of things
财务[財務]	cáiwù	financial affairs
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep08/282 words - 43 min
担[擔]	dān	to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility
注明[注明]	zhùmíng	to clearly indicate
固定资产[固定資產]	gùdìngzīchǎn	fixed assets
编注[編註]	biānzhù	editor's note
账目[賬目]	zhàngmù	an item in accounts; an entry
抽屉[抽屜]	chōuti	drawer
不至于[不至於]	bùzhìyú	unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/25 words - 5 min
会员[會員]	huìyuán	member
菜单[菜單]	càidān	menu; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1]
中式[中式]	zhòngshì	to pass an exam (or the imperial exam); to qualify
茉莉花茶[茉莉花茶]	mòlihuāchá	jasmine tea
培训[培訓]	péixùn	to cultivate; to train; to groom; training
分公司[分公司]	fēngōngsī	subsidiary company; branch office
中西部[中西部]	zhōngxībù	midwest
重镇[重鎮]	zhòngzhèn	(military) strategic town; (fig.) major center (for commerce, culture or tourism etc)
制定[制定]	zhìdìng	to draw up; to formulate
计划[計劃]	jìhuà	plan; project; program; to plan; to map out; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4]
布置[佈置]	bùzhì	to put in order; to arrange; to decorate; to fix up; to deploy
餐具[餐具]	cānjù	tableware; dinner service
错过[錯過]	cuòguò	to miss (train, opportunity etc)
小吃[小吃]	xiǎochī	snack; refreshments; CL:家[jia1]
点评[點評]	diǎnpíng	to comment; a point by point commentary
手忙脚乱[手忙腳亂]	shǒumángjiǎoluàn	to act with confusion; to be in a flurry; to be flustered
挨骂[挨罵]	áimà	to receive a scolding
股份[股份]	gǔfèn	a share (in a company); stock
有限公司[有限公司]	yǒuxiàngōngsī	limited company; corporation
一体化[一體化]	yītǐhuà	integration; incorporation; unification
直流[直流]	zhíliú	to flow steadily; direct current (DC)
充电[充電]	chōngdiàn	to recharge batteries; fig. to rest and recuperate
桩[樁]	zhuāng	stump; stake; pile; classifier for items
创业[創業]	chuàngyè	to begin an undertaking; to start a major task; to initiate; to venture; venture; entrepreneurship
上市[上市]	shàngshì	to hit the market (of a new product); to float (a company on the stock market)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/50 words - 7 min
专注[專注]	zhuānzhù	concentrated; single-mindedly devoted to
电力[電力]	diànlì	electrical power; electricity
高端[高端]	gāoduān	high-end
电源[電源]	diànyuán	electric power source
制造商[製造商]	zhìzàoshāng	manufacturing company
模块[模塊]	mókuài	module (in software); functional unit; component part
俊[俊]	jùn	smart; eminent; handsome; talented
大名[大名]	dàmíng	famous name; your distinguished name; one's formal personal name
今日[今日]	jīnrì	today
名不虚传[名不虛傳]	míngbùxūchuán	lit. name is not in vain (idiom); a fully justified reputation; enjoys a well-deserved reputation
犀利[犀利]	xīlì	sharp; incisive; penetrating
愉快[愉快]	yúkuài	cheerful; cheerily; delightful; pleasant; pleasantly; pleasing; happy; delighted
欣赏[欣賞]	xīnshǎng	to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire
开放[開放]	kāifàng	to bloom; to open; to be open (to the public); to open up (to the outside); to be open-minded; unrestrained by convention; unconstrained in one's sexuality
真诚[真誠]	zhēnchéng	true; sincere; genuine
陪同[陪同]	péitóng	to accompany
冲刺[衝刺]	chōngcì	to sprint; to spurt; to dash; big effort
比赛[比賽]	bǐsài	competition (sports etc); match; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4]; to compete
一家人[一家人]	yījiārén	household; the whole family
寡人[寡人]	guǎrén	I (first person pronoun used by royalty or nobility)
清静[清靜]	qīngjìng	quiet; peaceful and quiet
惯[慣]	guàn	accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child)
寻开心[尋開心]	xúnkāixīn	to make fun of; to seek diversion
添麻烦[添麻煩]	tiānmáfan	to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience
耶[耶]	ye	final particle indicating enthusiasm etc
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/75 words - 10 min
尊贵[尊貴]	zūnguì	respected; respectable; honorable
对面[對面]	duìmiàn	(sitting) opposite; across (the street); directly in front; to be face to face
递[遞]	dì	to hand over; to pass on sth; to gradually increase or decrease; progressively
纸条[紙條]	zhǐtiáo	slip of paper
一针见血[一針見血]	yīzhēnjiànxiě	lit. to draw blood on the first prick (idiom); fig. to hit the nail on the head
指出[指出]	zhǐchū	to indicate; to point out
时日[時日]	shírì	time; auspicious time; time and date; long period of time; this day
独当一面[獨當一面]	dúdāngyīmiàn	to assume personal responsibility (idiom); to take charge of a section
麻辣[麻辣]	málà	hot and numbing
球[球]	qiú	ball; sphere; globe; CL:個|个[ge4]; ball game; match; CL:場|场[chang3]
分子[份子]	fènzǐ	members of a class or group; political elements (such as intellectuals or extremists); part
分子[分子]	fēnzǐ	molecule; (math) numerator of a fraction
料理[料理]	liàolǐ	to arrange; to handle; to cook; cuisine; art of cooking
厌[厭]	yàn	to loathe
脍[膾]	kuài	chopped meat or fish
路易[路易]	Lùyì	Louis or Lewis (name)
法国人[法國人]	Fǎguórén	Frenchman; French person
米其林[米其林]	Mǐqílín	Michelin (tire company)
三星[三星]	sānxīng	three major stars of the Three Stars 參宿|参宿[Shen1 xiu4] Chinese constellation; the belt of Orion; three spirits 福[fu2], 祿|禄[lu4], and 壽|寿[shou4] associated with the Three Stars 參宿|参宿[Shen1 xiu4] Chinese constellation
主厨[主廚]	zhǔchú	chef; to be the chef
天府[天府]	Tiānfǔ	Heavenly province (epithet of Sichuan, esp. area around Chengdu); land of plenty
国[國]	guó	country; nation; state; national; CL:個|个[ge4]
人杰地灵[人傑地靈]	rénjiédìlíng	illustrious hero, spirit of the place (idiom); a place derives reflected glory from an illustrious son
口味[口味]	kǒuwèi	a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor
食物[食物]	shíwù	food; CL:種|种[zhong3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/100 words - 13 min
打理[打理]	dǎlǐ	to take care of; to sort out; to manage; to put in order
土豆[土豆]	tǔdòu	potato; CL:個|个[ge4]; (Tw) peanut; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
墨鱼[墨魚]	mòyú	cuttlefish
汁[汁]	zhī	juice
水泥[水泥]	shuǐní	cement; CL:袋[dai4]
石头[石頭]	shítou	stone; CL:塊|块[kuai4]
饺子[餃子]	jiǎozi	dumpling; pot-sticker; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
糖葫芦[糖葫蘆]	tánghúlu	sugar-coated Chinese hawthorn or other fruit on a stick; tanghulu
高中[高中]	gāozhōng	senior high school; abbr. for 高級中學|高级中学[gao1 ji2 zhong1 xue2]
英语[英語]	Yīngyǔ	English (language)
余热[餘熱]	yúrè	residual heat; surplus heat; fig. old people's capacity for work
上个月[上個月]	shànggèyuè	last month
老头[老頭]	lǎotóu	old fellow; old man; father; husband
侄子[姪子]	zhízi	brother's son; nephew
女的[女的]	nǚde	woman
不情之请[不情之請]	bùqíngzhīqǐng	my presumptuous request (humble expr.); if I may be so bold to ask a favor
启动[啟動]	qǐdòng	to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan)
随之[隨之]	suízhī	thereupon; subsequently; accordingly
晚宴[晚宴]	wǎnyàn	banquet; dinner party; soiree
通常[通常]	tōngcháng	regular; usual; normal; usually; normally
携[攜]	xié	to carry; to take along; to bring along; to hold (hands); also pr. [xi1]
推辞[推辭]	tuīcí	to decline (an appointment, invitation etc)
出席[出席]	chūxí	to attend; to participate; present
凡是[凡是]	fánshì	each and every; every; all; any
置装费[置裝費]	zhìzhuāngfèi	variant of 治裝費|治装费[zhi4 zhuang1 fei4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/125 words - 18 min
行头[行頭]	xíngtou	a person's clothing; outfit; actor's costume
支付[支付]	zhīfù	to pay (money)
着装[著裝]	zhuózhuāng	to dress; dress; clothes; outfit
强人所难[強人所難]	qiǎngrénsuǒnán	to force someone to do something
馋[饞]	chán	gluttonous; greedy; to have a craving
人间[人間]	rénjiān	the human world; the earth
地狱[地獄]	dìyù	hell; infernal; underworld
复杂[複雜]	fùzá	complicated; complex
档子[檔子]	dàngzi	classifier for affairs, events etc
南极[南極]	nánjí	south pole
活该[活該]	huógāi	(coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should
丧偶[喪偶]	sàng'ǒu	bereaved of one's spouse (literary)
育儿[育兒]	yù'ér	to raise a child
分工[分工]	fēngōng	to divide up the work; division of labor
辛辛苦苦[辛辛苦苦]	xīnxīnkǔkǔ	painstakingly; with great trouble
挣钱[掙錢]	zhèngqián	to make money
供[供]	gōng	to provide; to supply
天南海北[天南海北]	tiānnánhǎiběi	see 天南地北[tian1 nan2 di4 bei3]
无所事事[無所事事]	wúsuǒshìshì	to have nothing to do; to idle one's time away (idiom)
不务正业[不務正業]	bùwùzhèngyè	not to engage in honest work; to ignore one's proper occupation; not to attend to one's proper duties
自问[自問]	zìwèn	to ask oneself; to search one's soul; to reach a conclusion after weighing a matter
尽情[盡情]	jìnqíng	as much as one likes
公主[公主]	gōngzhǔ	princess
与世隔绝[與世隔絕]	yǔshìgéjué	to be cut off from the rest of the world (idiom)
瞧不起[瞧不起]	qiáobùqǐ	to look down upon; to hold in contempt
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/150 words - 26 min
较[較]	jiào	to compare; to dispute; compared to; (before adj.) relatively; comparatively; rather; also pr. [jiao3]
银行[銀行]	yínháng	bank; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4]
隔[隔]	gé	to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from; after or at an interval of
搭理[搭理]	dāli	variant of 答理[da1 li5]
空气[空氣]	kōngqì	air; atmosphere
回转[回轉]	huízhuǎn	to rotate; to turn round; slalom
余地[餘地]	yúdì	margin; leeway
扯[扯]	chě	to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat; to gossip; (coll.) (Tw) ridiculous; hokey
畜生[畜生]	chùsheng	domestic animal; brute; bastard
老娘[老娘]	lǎoniáng	my old mother; I, this old woman; my old lady (colloquial); maternal grandmother; midwife
刺激[刺激]	cìjī	to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant
告别[告別]	gàobié	to leave; to bid farewell to; to say good-bye to
烦人[煩人]	fánrén	to annoy; annoying; irritating; troublesome
铁饭碗[鐵飯碗]	tiěfànwǎn	secure employment (lit. iron rice bowl)
叫好[叫好]	jiàohǎo	to applaud; to cheer
上网[上網]	shàngwǎng	to go online; to connect to the Internet; (of a document etc) to be uploaded to the Internet; (tennis, volleyball etc) to move in close to the net
酒庄[酒莊]	jiǔzhuāng	winery
断档[斷檔]	duàndàng	sold out; to be out of stock
需[需]	xū	to require; to need; to want; necessity; need
文员[文員]	wényuán	office worker; clerk
胃口[胃口]	wèikǒu	appetite; liking
鼎[鼎]	dǐng	ancient cooking cauldron with two looped handles and three or four legs; pot (dialect); to enter upon a period of (classical); Kangxi radical 206; one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes
碗[碗]	wǎn	bowl; cup; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4]
邨[邨]	Cūn	surname Cun
月饼[月餅]	yuèbǐng	mooncake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/175 words - 29 min
地沟油[地溝油]	dìgōuyóu	illegally recycled waste cooking oil
百年[百年]	bǎinián	hundred years; century; lifetime
外带[外帶]	wàidài	take-out (fast food); (outer part of) tire; as well; besides; into the bargain; outer zone
考试[考試]	kǎoshì	to take an exam; exam; CL:次[ci4]
奖励[獎勵]	jiǎnglì	to reward; reward (as encouragement)
排[排]	pái	a row; a line; to set in order; to arrange; to line up; to eliminate; to drain; to push open; platoon; raft; classifier for lines, rows etc
腿[腿]	tuǐ	leg; CL:條|条[tiao2]
肿[腫]	zhǒng	to swell; swelling; swollen
坐下[坐下]	zuòxia	to sit down
外头[外頭]	wàitou	outside; out
好聚好散[好聚好散]	hǎojùhǎosàn	to part without hard feelings (idiom); to cut the knot as smoothly as you tied it
乱七八糟[亂七八糟]	luànqībāzāo	everything in disorder (idiom); in a hideous mess; at sixes and sevens
积极[積極]	jījí	active; energetic; vigorous; positive (outlook); proactive
奉[奉]	fèng	to offer (tribute); to present respectfully (to superior, ancestor, deity etc); to esteem; to revere; to believe in (a religion); to wait upon; to accept orders (from superior)
阴[陰]	yīn	overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); negative (electric.); feminine; moon; implicit; hidden; genitalia
违[違]	wéi	to disobey; to violate; to separate; to go against
补充[補充]	bǔchōng	to replenish; to supplement; to complement; additional; supplementary; CL:個|个[ge4]
为期[為期]	wéiqī	(to be done) by (a certain date); lasting (a certain time)
人员[人員]	rényuán	staff; crew; personnel; CL:個|个[ge4]
分区[分區]	fēnqū	allocated area (for housing, industry etc); district
前来[前來]	qiánlái	to come (formal); before; previously
劳烦[勞煩]	láofán	to inconvenience; to trouble (sb with a request)
内容[內容]	nèiróng	content; substance; details; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4]
完善[完善]	wánshàn	(of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive; well-developed; excellent; to refine; to improve
核定[核定]	hédìng	to audit and determine; to check and ratify; to appraise and decide; determination; on a deemed basis (taxation); to deem
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/200 words - 35 min
其它[其它]	qítā	other; the others; else; other than it; in addition to the thing mentioned above
提神[提神]	tíshén	to freshen up; to be cautious or vigilant; to watch out; stimulant to enhance mental performance; stay-awake drug; agrypnotic
喝茶[喝茶]	hēchá	(fig.) to have a meeting with state security agents (to be warned to behave "responsibly")
大量[大量]	dàliàng	great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous
阵[陣]	zhèn	disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst; spell; short period of time; classifier for events or states of short duration
调整[調整]	tiáozhěng	to adjust; adjustment; revision; CL:個|个[ge4]
一部分[一部分]	yībùfen	portion; part of; subset
重中之重[重中之重]	zhòngzhōngzhīzhòng	of the utmost importance; of highest priority
善[善]	shàn	good (virtuous); benevolent; well-disposed; good at sth; to improve or perfect
深耕[深耕]	shēngēng	deep plowing; thorough penetration; thorough development (of a market segment etc)
钻空子[鑽空子]	zuānkòngzi	lit. to drill a hole; to take advantage of a loophole; to exploit an advantage; to seize the opportunity (esp. to do sth bad)
忽悠[忽悠]	hūyou	to rock; to sway; to flicker (e.g. of lights reflected on water); to flutter (e.g. of a flag); to trick sb into doing sth; to dupe; to con
张嘴[張嘴]	zhāngzuǐ	to open one's mouth (to speak, esp. to make a request); to gape
理顺[理順]	lǐshùn	to straighten out; to sort out; to organize
一年半载[一年半載]	yīniánbànzǎi	about a year
其次[其次]	qícì	next; secondly
高见[高見]	gāojiàn	wise opinion; brilliant idea (honorific)
加上[加上]	jiāshàng	plus; to put in; to add; to add on; to add into; in addition; on top of that
亏[虧]	kuī	deficiency; deficit; luckily; it's lucky that...; (often ironically) fancy that...
稿酬[稿酬]	gǎochóu	fee paid to an author for a piece of writing
蓝[藍]	lán	blue; indigo plant
官方[官方]	guānfāng	government; official (approved or issued by an authority)
椅子[椅子]	yǐzi	chair; CL:把[ba3],套[tao4]
延迟[延遲]	yánchí	to delay; to postpone; to keep putting sth off; to procrastinate; (computing) to lag
半小时[半小時]	bànxiǎoshí	half hour
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/225 words - 39 min
延安[延安]	Yán'ān	Yan'an prefecture level city in Shaanxi, communist headquarters during the war
隧道[隧道]	suìdào	tunnel
路口[路口]	lùkǒu	crossing; intersection (of roads)
堵死[堵死]	dǔsǐ	to block (a road); to plug (a hole); to stop up
停车场[停車場]	tíngchēchǎng	parking lot; car park
售[售]	shòu	to sell; to make or carry out (a plan or intrigue etc)
自豪[自豪]	zìháo	proud (of one's achievements etc)
自主[自主]	zìzhǔ	independent; to act for oneself; autonomous
用户[用戶]	yònghù	user; consumer; subscriber; customer
补贴[補貼]	bǔtiē	to subsidize; subsidy; allowance; to supplement (one's salary etc); benefit
政策[政策]	zhèngcè	policy; CL:個|个[ge4]
区别[區別]	qūbié	difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction; CL:個|个[ge4]
续航[續航]	xùháng	endurance; long-term continuous travel or use
电池[電池]	diànchí	battery; CL:節|节[jie2],組|组[zu3]
密度[密度]	mìdù	density; thickness
幻灯片[幻燈片]	huàndēngpiàn	slide (photography, presentation software); filmstrip; transparency
层次[層次]	céngcì	layer; level; gradation; arrangement of ideas; (a person's) standing
加大[加大]	jiādà	to increase (e.g. one's effort)
大大小小[大大小小]	dàdàxiǎoxiǎo	large and small; of all sizes
会议[會議]	huìyì	meeting; conference; CL:場|场[chang3],屆|届[jie4]
节能[節能]	jiénéng	to save energy; energy-saving
环保[環保]	huánbǎo	environmental protection; environmentally friendly; abbr. for 環境保護|环境保护[huan2 jing4 bao3 hu4]
普及[普及]	pǔjí	to spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular; universal; ubiquitous; pervasive
改善[改善]	gǎishàn	to make better; to improve; CL:個|个[ge4]
试想[試想]	shìxiǎng	just think!; imagine that!
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep09/250 words - 43 min
天空[天空]	tiānkōng	sky
满天[滿天]	mǎntiān	whole sky
星光[星光]	xīngguāng	starlight
特点[特點]	tèdiǎn	characteristic (feature); trait; feature; CL:個|个[ge4]
小白[小白]	xiǎobái	(slang) novice; greenhorn; fool; idiot; abbr. for 小白臉|小白脸[xiao3 bai2 lian3], pretty boy
高楼大厦[高樓大廈]	gāolóudàshà	tall building
从事[從事]	cóngshì	to go for; to engage in; to undertake; to deal with; to handle; to do
在职[在職]	zàizhí	to be employed; to be in post; on-the-job
协调[協調]	xiétiáo	to coordinate; to harmonize; to fit together; to match (colors etc); harmonious; concerted
润滑剂[潤滑劑]	rùnhuájì	lubricant
统筹[統籌]	tǒngchóu	an overall plan; to plan an entire project as a whole
融入[融入]	róngrù	to blend into; to integrate; to assimilate; to merge
谨慎[謹慎]	jǐnshèn	cautious; prudent
朝夕[朝夕]	zhāoxī	morning and night; all the time
相对[相對]	xiāngduì	relatively; opposite; to resist; to oppose; relative; vis-a-vis; counterpart
小心翼翼[小心翼翼]	xiǎoxīnyìyì	cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully; prudent; gently and cautiously
一时半会儿[一時半會兒]	yīshíbànhuìr5	a short time; a little while
忌惮[忌憚]	jìdàn	to be afraid of the consequences; restraining fear
攥[攥]	zuàn	to hold; to grip; to grasp
渺茫[渺茫]	miǎománg	uncertain; remote; distant and indistinct; vague
对口[對口]	duìkǒu	(of two performers) to speak or sing alternately; to be fit for the purposes of a job or task; (of food) to suit sb's taste
杂[雜]	zá	mixed; miscellaneous; various; to mix
大有可为[大有可為]	dàyǒukěwéi	with great prospects for the future (idiom); well worth doing
根基[根基]	gēnjī	foundation
从头[從頭]	cóngtóu	anew; from the start
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/25 words - 6 min
兼顾[兼顧]	jiāngù	to attend simultaneously to two or more things; to balance (career and family, family and education etc)
两头[兩頭]	liǎngtóu	both ends; both parties to a deal
看错[看錯]	kàncuò	to misinterpret what one sees or reads; to misjudge (sb); to mistake (sb for sb else); to misread (a document)
晴[晴]	qíng	clear; fine (weather)
大材小用[大材小用]	dàcáixiǎoyòng	using a talented person in an insignificant position (idiom); a sledgehammer to crack a nut
栽培[栽培]	zāipéi	to grow; to cultivate; to train; to educate; to patronize
心胸[心胸]	xīnxiōng	breadth of mind
缺乏[缺乏]	quēfá	to lack; to be short of; lack; shortage
观念[觀念]	guānniàn	notion; thought; concept; sense; views; ideology; general impressions
这样一来[這樣一來]	zhèyàngyīlái	thus; if this happens then
情愿[情願]	qíngyuàn	willingness; would rather (agree to X than Y)
意愿[意願]	yìyuàn	aspiration; wish (for); desire
后者[後者]	hòuzhě	the latter
星星[星星]	xīngxing	star in the sky
污染[污染]	wūrǎn	pollution; contamination; CL:個|个[ge4]
雾霾[霧霾]	wùmái	haze; smog
替代[替代]	tìdài	to substitute for; to replace; to supersede
治理[治理]	zhìlǐ	to govern; to administer; to manage; to control; governance
外科医生[外科醫生]	wàikēyīshēng	surgeon; as opposed to physician 內科醫生|内科医生[nei4 ke1 yi1 sheng1], who works primarily by administering drugs
外地[外地]	wàidì	parts of the country other than where one is
极力[極力]	jílì	to make a supreme effort; at all costs
反对[反對]	fǎnduì	to fight against; to oppose; to be opposed to; opposition
临走[臨走]	línzǒu	before leaving; on departure
一生[一生]	yīshēng	all one's life; throughout one's life
产业[產業]	chǎnyè	industry; estate; property; industrial
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/50 words - 9 min
起步[起步]	qǐbù	to set out; to set in motion; the start (of some activity)
有趣[有趣]	yǒuqù	interesting; fascinating; amusing
肤[膚]	fū	skin
优秀[優秀]	yōuxiù	outstanding; excellent
本科[本科]	běnkē	undergraduate course; undergraduate (attributive)
柜[櫃]	guì	cupboard; cabinet; wardrobe
市场营销[市場營銷]	shìchǎngyíngxiāo	marketing
普通[普通]	pǔtōng	common; ordinary; general; average
普[普]	pǔ	general; popular; everywhere; universal
启事[啟事]	qǐshì	announcement (written, on billboard, letter, newspaper or website); to post information; a notice
标明[標明]	biāomíng	to mark; to indicate
忠实[忠實]	zhōngshí	faithful
经济[經濟]	jīngjì	economy; economic
接待[接待]	jiēdài	to receive (a visitor); to admit (allow sb to enter)
推销[推銷]	tuīxiāo	to market; to sell
门店[門店]	méndiàn	(retail) store
形象[形象]	xíngxiàng	image; form; figure; CL:個|个[ge4]; visualization; vivid
吃苦[吃苦]	chīkǔ	to bear hardships
与众不同[與眾不同]	yǔzhòngbùtóng	to stand out from the masses (idiom)
照样[照樣]	zhàoyàng	as before; (same) as usual; in the same manner; still; nevertheless
容光焕发[容光煥發]	róngguānghuànfā	face glowing (idiom); looking radiant; all smiles
笑脸[笑臉]	xiàoliǎn	smiling face; smiley :) ☺; CL:副[fu4]
迎[迎]	yíng	to welcome; to meet; to face; to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties)
客[客]	kè	customer; visitor; guest
人数[人數]	rénshù	number of people
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/75 words - 15 min
团建[團建]	tuánjiàn	team building (abbr. for 團隊建設|团队建设[tuan2 dui4 jian4 she4]); building camaraderie within the Chinese Communist Youth League 中國共產主義青年團|中国共产主义青年团[Zhong1 guo2 Gong4 chan3 zhu3 yi4 Qing1 nian2 tuan2]
左[左]	zuǒ	left; the Left (politics); east; unorthodox; queer; wrong; differing; opposite; variant of 佐[zuo3]
贵宾[貴賓]	guìbīn	honored guest; distinguished guest; VIP
中间[中間]	zhōngjiān	between; intermediate; mid; middle
高山[高山]	gāoshān	high mountain; alpine
乌[烏]	wū	crow; black
龙[龍]	lóng	dragon; CL:條|条[tiao2]; imperial
折[折]	zhé	to break; to fracture; to snap; to suffer loss; to bend; to twist; to turn; to change direction; convinced; to convert into (currency); discount; rebate; tenth (in price); classifier for theatrical scenes; to fold; accounts book
宽敞[寬敞]	kuānchang	spacious; wide
撤掉[撤掉]	chèdiào	to cut; to throw out; to depose (from office); to tear off
师傅[師傅]	shīfu	master; qualified worker; respectful form of address for older men; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
上菜[上菜]	shàngcài	to serve, also to put on plate
东道[東道]	dōngdào	host
看着办[看著辦]	kànzhebàn	to do as one sees fit; to play it by ear (according to the circumstances)
酒器[酒器]	jiǔqì	drinking vessel; wine cup
私[私]	sī	personal; private; selfish
仇[仇]	chóu	hatred; animosity; enmity; foe; enemy; to feel animosity toward (the wealthy, foreigners etc)
私仇[私仇]	sīchóu	personal grudge
橙汁[橙汁]	chéngzhī	orange juice; CL:瓶[ping2],杯[bei1],罐[guan4],盒[he2]
汪[汪]	wāng	expanse of water; ooze; (onom.) bark; classifier for liquids: pool, puddle
磊[磊]	lěi	lumpy; rock pile; uneven; fig. sincere; open and honest
杯子[杯子]	bēizi	cup; glass; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
承蒙[承蒙]	chéngméng	to be indebted (to sb)
器[器]	qì	device; tool; utensil; CL:臺|台[tai2]
慢走[慢走]	mànzǒu	Stay a bit!; Wait a minute!; (to a departing guest) Take care!
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/100 words - 19 min
歹[歹]	dǎi	bad; wicked; evil; Kangxi radical 78
磕头[磕頭]	kētóu	to kowtow (traditional greeting, esp. to a superior, involving kneeling and pressing one's forehead to the ground)
在意[在意]	zàiyì	to care about; to mind
喝醉[喝醉]	hēzuì	to get drunk
赶出[趕出]	gǎnchū	to drive away
包厢[包廂]	bāoxiāng	box (in a theater or concert hall); private room (in a restaurant or karaoke)
当众[當眾]	dāngzhòng	in public; in front of everybody
翻脸[翻臉]	fānliǎn	to fall out with sb; to become hostile
大佬[大佬]	dàlǎo	big shot (leading some field or group); godfather
职员[職員]	zhíyuán	office worker; staff member; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
口气[口氣]	kǒuqì	tone of voice; the way one speaks; manner of expression; tone
要不得[要不得]	yàobude	intolerable; unacceptable
丈夫[丈夫]	zhàngfu	husband; CL:個|个[ge4]
屈[屈]	qū	bent; to feel wronged
伸[伸]	shēn	to stretch; to extend
风光[風光]	fēngguāng	scene; view; sight; landscape; to be well-regarded; to be well-off; grand (dialect); impressive (dialect)
大丈夫[大丈夫]	dàzhàngfu	a manly man; a man of character
女子[女子]	nǚzǐ	woman; female
怜香惜玉[憐香惜玉]	liánxiāngxīyù	to have tender, protective feelings for the fairer sex (idiom)
汉子[漢子]	hànzi	man; fellow; (dialect) husband
脆弱[脆弱]	cuìruò	weak; frail
灰心丧气[灰心喪氣]	huīxīnsàngqì	downhearted; downcast; in despair
努[努]	nǔ	to exert; to strive
柜台[櫃臺]	guìtái	variant of 櫃檯|柜台[gui4 tai2]
退路[退路]	tuìlù	a way out; a way to retreat; leeway
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/125 words - 25 min
商铺[商舖]	shāngpù	shop; store
上都[上都]	Shàngdū	Shangdu, also known as Xanadu, summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
营业员[營業員]	yíngyèyuán	clerk; shop assistant; CL:個|个[ge4]
大不了[大不了]	dàbùliǎo	at worst; if worst comes to worst; serious; alarming
阔[闊]	kuò	rich; wide; broad
辛酸[辛酸]	xīnsuān	pungent (taste); bitter; fig. sad; miserable
鸭子[鴨子]	yāzi	duck; male prostitute (slang)
游水[游水]	yóushuǐ	to swim
悠闲[悠閒]	yōuxián	leisurely; carefree; relaxed
悠哉[悠哉]	yōuzāi	see 悠哉悠哉[you1 zai1 you1 zai1]
水下[水下]	shuǐxià	under the water; submarine
双脚[雙腳]	shuāngjiǎo	two legs; both feet
狼狈[狼狽]	lángbèi	in a difficult situation; to cut a sorry figure; scoundrel! (derog.)
蹬[蹬]	dēng	to step on; to tread on; to wear (shoes); (slang) to dump (sb); Taiwan pr. [deng4]
过不去[過不去]	guòbuqù	to make life difficult for; to embarrass; unable to make it through
晚安[晚安]	wǎn'ān	Good night!; Good evening!
择[擇]	zé	to select; to choose; to pick over; to pick out; to differentiate; to eliminate; also pr. [zhai2]
认罚[認罰]	rènfá	to accept punishment
洗手[洗手]	xǐshǒu	to wash one's hands; to go to the toilet
构思[構思]	gòusī	to design; to plot; to plan out; to compose; to draw a mental sketch; conception; plan; idea; composition
看好[看好]	kànhǎo	optimistic (about the outcome); bullish; to think highly of; to support
大本营[大本營]	dàběnyíng	headquarters; base camp
搭建[搭建]	dājiàn	to build (esp. with simple materials); to knock together (a temporary shed); to rig up
日益[日益]	rìyì	day by day; more and more; increasingly; more and more with each passing day
壮大[壯大]	zhuàngdà	to expand; to strengthen
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/150 words - 29 min
式[式]	shì	type; form; pattern; style
完整[完整]	wánzhěng	complete; intact
买单[買單]	mǎidān	to pay the restaurant bill
闲言碎语[閑言碎語]	xiányánsuìyǔ	idle gossip; irrelevant nonsense; slanderous rumor
穿衣[穿衣]	chuānyī	to wear clothes; clothing
得了[得了]	déle	all right!; that's enough!
台面[檯面]	táimiàn	tabletop; countertop; (fig.) public view; plain sight; (gambling) stake
名牌[名牌]	míngpái	famous brand; nameplate; name tag
一边[一邊]	yībiān	one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while
资本[資本]	zīběn	capital (economics)
深入[深入]	shēnrù	to penetrate deeply; thorough
锻[鍛]	duàn	to forge; to discipline; wrought
冶[冶]	yě	to smelt; to cast; seductive in appearance
精心[精心]	jīngxīn	with utmost care; fine; meticulous; detailed
挑选[挑選]	tiāoxuǎn	to choose; to select
得力[得力]	délì	able; capable; competent; efficient
走南闯北[走南闖北]	zǒunánchuǎngběi	to travel extensively
老人[老人]	lǎorén	old man or woman; the elderly; one's aged parents or grandparents
一致[一致]	yīzhì	unanimous; identical (views or opinions)
拧[擰]	níng	to pinch; wring
股[股]	gǔ	thigh; part of a whole; portion of a sum; (stock) share; strand of a thread; low-level administrative unit, translated as "section" or "department" etc, ranked below 科[ke1]; classifier for long winding things like ropes, rivers etc; classifier for smoke, smells etc: thread, puff, whiff; classifier for bands of people, gangs etc; classifier for sudden forceful actions
绳[繩]	shéng	rope; CL:根[gen1]
齐心协力[齊心協力]	qíxīnxiélì	to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts; to pull together; to work as one
奇迹[奇跡]	qíjì	miracle; miraculous; wonder; marvel
给面子[給面子]	gěimiànzi	to show deference or praise publicly
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/175 words - 36 min
代驾[代駕]	dàijià	to drive a vehicle for its owner (often as a paid service for sb who has consumed alcohol) (abbr. for 代理駕駛|代理驾驶[dai4 li3 jia4 shi3]); substitute driver (abbr. for 代駕司機|代驾司机[dai4 jia4 si1 ji1])
大内[大內]	Dànèi	Tanei township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan
男女平等[男女平等]	nánnǚpíngděng	equality of the sexes
战场[戰場]	zhànchǎng	battlefield; CL:個|个[ge4]
战友[戰友]	zhànyǒu	comrade-in-arms; battle companion
矫情[矯情]	jiǎoqíng	affected; unnatural; pretentious
一条心[一條心]	yītiáoxīn	to be of one mind; to think or act alike
齐心[齊心]	qíxīn	to be of one mind; to work as one
汤[湯]	tāng	soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled
压[壓]	yā	to press; to push down; to keep under (control); pressure
小弟弟[小弟弟]	xiǎodìdi	little brother; little boy; (coll.) penis
硬撑[硬撐]	yìngchēng	to make oneself do sth in spite of adversity, pain etc
大吉[大吉]	dàjí	very auspicious; extremely lucky
当心[當心]	dāngxīn	to take care; to look out
心头[心頭]	xīntóu	heart; thoughts; mind
安全带[安全帶]	ānquándài	seat belt; safety belt
系上[繫上]	jìshang	to tie on; to buckle up; to fasten
把手[把手]	bǎshou	handle; grip; knob
抬[抬]	tái	to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry
一口[一口]	yīkǒu	readily; flatly (deny, admit and so on); a mouthful; a bite
张开[張開]	zhāngkāi	to open up; to spread; to extend
听话[聽話]	tīnghuà	to do what one is told; obedient
满身[滿身]	mǎnshēn	covered all over
出入[出入]	chūrù	to go out and come in; entrance and exit; expenditure and income; discrepancy; inconsistent
场所[場所]	chǎngsuǒ	location; place
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/200 words - 41 min
绅士[紳士]	shēnshì	gentleman
贵妇[貴婦]	guìfù	upper-class woman; lady (old)
亿[億]	yì	100 million
傻笑[傻笑]	shǎxiào	to giggle; to laugh foolishly; to smirk; to simper
躺下[躺下]	tǎngxià	to lie down
解[解]	jiě	to divide; to break up; to split; to separate; to dissolve; to solve; to melt; to remove; to untie; to loosen; to open; to emancipate; to explain; to understand; to know; a solution; a dissection
酒药[酒藥]	jiǔyào	brewer's yeast; yeast for fermenting rice wine
骗子[騙子]	piànzi	swindler; a cheat
快递[快遞]	kuàidì	express delivery
画展[畫展]	huàzhǎn	art exhibition
开幕[開幕]	kāimù	to open (a conference); to inaugurate
码[碼]	mǎ	weight; number; code; to pile; to stack; classifier for length or distance (yard), happenings etc
别扭[彆扭]	bièniu	awkward; difficult; uncomfortable; not agreeing; at loggerheads; gauche
懒[懶]	lǎn	lazy
鸡蛋[雞蛋]	jīdàn	(chicken) egg; hen's egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2]
过得[過得]	guòdé	How are you getting by?; How's life?; contraction of 過得去|过得去, can get by; tolerably well; not too bad
神仙[神仙]	shénxiān	Daoist immortal; supernatural entity; (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc; fig. lighthearted person
档次[檔次]	dàngcì	grade; class; quality; level
图[圖]	tú	diagram; picture; drawing; chart; map; CL:張|张[zhang1]; to plan; to scheme; to attempt; to pursue; to seek
抬举[抬舉]	táijǔ	to lift sth up; to elevate sb; to honor sb (with compliments, gifts, promotions etc); to show great regard; to speak highly
美国[美國]	Měiguó	United States; USA; US
航空[航空]	hángkōng	aviation
航天局[航天局]	hángtiānjú	space agency
登录[登錄]	dēnglù	to register; to log in
远程[遠程]	yuǎnchéng	remote; long distance; long range
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep10/214 words - 43 min
天文台[天文台]	tiānwéntái	observatory
点击[點擊]	diǎnjī	to hit; to press; to strike (on the keyboard); to click (a web page button)
日期[日期]	rìqī	date; CL:個|个[ge4]
体[體]	tǐ	body; form; style; system; substance; to experience; aspect (linguistics)
预约[預約]	yùyuē	booking; reservation; to book; to make an appointment
指定[指定]	zhǐdìng	to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated
彩色[彩色]	cǎisè	color; multi-colored; CL:種|种[zhong3]
黑白[黑白]	hēibái	black and white; right and wrong; monochrome
渲染[渲染]	xuànrǎn	rendering (computing); to add washes of ink or color to a drawing (Chinese painting); to exaggerate; to embellish
下载[下載]	xiàzǎi	to download; also pr. [xia4 zai4]
亚历山大[亞歷山大]	Yàlìshāndà	Alexander (name); Alexandria (town name)
麦[麥]	mài	wheat; barley; oats
昆[昆]	kūn	descendant; elder brother; a style of Chinese poetry
肩[肩]	jiān	shoulder; to shoulder (responsibilities etc)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/25 words - 6 min
果汁[果汁]	guǒzhī	fruit juice
缝[縫]	féng	to sew; to stitch
缝[縫]	fèng	seam; crack; narrow slit; CL:道[dao4]
号称[號稱]	hàochēng	to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely)
儿童[兒童]	értóng	child; CL:個|个[ge4]
节[節]	jié	festival; holiday; node; joint; section; segment; part; to economize; to save; to abridge; moral integrity; classifier for segments, e.g. lessons, train wagons, biblical verses; CL:個|个[ge4]
表演[表演]	biǎoyǎn	play; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrate; CL:場|场[chang3]
碰巧[碰巧]	pèngqiǎo	by chance; by coincidence; to happen to
裁缝[裁縫]	cáiféng	tailor; dressmaker
动手[動手]	dòngshǒu	to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch
几次[幾次]	jǐcì	several times
遗传[遺傳]	yíchuán	heredity; to inherit (a trait); to pass on (to one's offspring)
画廊[畫廊]	huàláng	gallery
母亲[母親]	mǔqīn	mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4]
建筑师[建築師]	jiànzhùshī	architect
建筑[建築]	jiànzhù	to construct; building; CL:個|个[ge4]
引路[引路]	yǐnlù	to guide; to show the way
迷路[迷路]	mílù	to lose the way; lost; labyrinth; labyrinthus vestibularis (of the inner ear)
运作[運作]	yùnzuò	to operate; operations; workings; activities (usu. of an organization); thread (computing)
乏味[乏味]	fáwèi	tedious
一旦[一旦]	yīdàn	in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...); when; in a short time; in one day
有时[有時]	yǒushí	sometimes; now and then
逛逛[逛逛]	guàngguang	to roam around; to have a stroll
艺术家[藝術家]	yìshùjiā	artist; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
包装[包裝]	bāozhuāng	to pack; to package; to wrap; packaging
经不起[經不起]	jīngbuqǐ	can't stand it; to be unable to bear; to be unable to resist
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/50 words - 9 min
岁月[歲月]	suìyuè	years; time
把握[把握]	bǎwò	to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)
一点儿[一點兒]	yīdiǎnr5	erhua variant of 一點|一点[yi1 dian3]
世道[世道]	shìdào	the ways of the world; the morals of the time
货真价实[貨真價實]	huòzhēnjiàshí	genuine goods at fair prices; (fig.) genuine; real; true
钻石[鑽石]	zuànshí	diamond; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
王老五[王老五]	wánglǎowǔ	lit. fifth child of the Wangs; bachelor
冒犯[冒犯]	màofàn	to offend
糯米[糯米]	nuòmǐ	glutinous rice; Oryza sativa var. glutinosa
海南[海南]	Hǎinán	Hainan Province, in the South China Sea, short name 瓊|琼[Qiong2], capital Haikou 海口; Hainan Island; Hainan District of Wuhai City 烏海市|乌海市[Wu1 hai3 Shi4], Inner Mongolia; Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 海南藏族自治州[Hai3 nan2 Zang4 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 zhou1], Qinghai
季节[季節]	jìjié	time; season; period; CL:個|个[ge4]
年假[年假]	niánjià	annual leave; New Year holidays
状况[狀況]	zhuàngkuàng	condition; state; situation; CL:個|个[ge4]
暗恋[暗戀]	ànliàn	to be secretly in love with
田螺[田螺]	tiánluó	river snail
小子[小子]	xiǎozi	(coll.) boy; (derog.) joker; guy; (despicable) fellow
举手[舉手]	jǔshǒu	to raise a hand; to put up one's hand (as signal)
胡[胡]	hú	non-Han people, esp. from central Asia; reckless; outrageous; what?; why?; to complete a winning hand at mahjong (also written 和[hu2])
思想[思想]	sīxiǎng	thought; thinking; idea; ideology; CL:個|个[ge4]
专[專]	zhuān	for a particular person, occasion, purpose; focused on one thing; special; expert; particular (to sth); concentrated; specialized
寸[寸]	cùn	a unit of length; inch; thumb
斯[斯]	sī	(phonetic); this
皇室[皇室]	huángshì	royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family
浇[澆]	jiāo	to pour liquid; to irrigate (using waterwheel); to water; to cast (molten metal); to mold
愁[愁]	chóu	to worry about
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/75 words - 12 min
吃喝玩乐[吃喝玩樂]	chīhēwánlè	to eat, drink and be merry (idiom); to abandon oneself to a life of pleasure
理所当然[理所當然]	lǐsuǒdāngrán	as it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to be expected as a matter of course; inevitable and right
养家[養家]	yǎngjiā	to support a family; to raise a family
彼此[彼此]	bǐcǐ	each other; one another
政治[政治]	zhèngzhì	politics; political
勇气[勇氣]	yǒngqì	courage; valor
从前[從前]	cóngqián	previously; formerly; once upon a time
自信[自信]	zìxìn	to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence
满满[滿滿]	mǎnmǎn	full; closely packed
全世界[全世界]	quánshìjiè	worldwide; entire world
环游[環遊]	huányóu	to travel around (the world, a country etc)
记忆[記憶]	jìyì	to remember; to recall; memory; CL:個|个[ge4]
深刻[深刻]	shēnkè	profound; deep; deep-going
摇滚[搖滾]	yáogǔn	rock 'n' roll (music); to rock; to fall off
演唱会[演唱會]	yǎnchànghuì	vocal recital or concert
蹦[蹦]	bèng	to jump; to bounce; to hop
乐队[樂隊]	yuèduì	band; pop group; CL:支[zhi1]
演出[演出]	yǎnchū	to act (in a play); to perform; to put on (a performance); performance; concert; show; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4]
台上[臺上]	táishàng	on stage
全身[全身]	quánshēn	whole body; em (typography)
架子鼓[架子鼓]	jiàzigǔ	drum kit
勤快[勤快]	qínkuài	diligent; hardworking
充满[充滿]	chōngmǎn	full of; brimming with; very full; permeated
半年[半年]	bànnián	half a year
聚点[聚點]	jùdiǎn	meeting point; accumulation point (math)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/100 words - 17 min
专辑[專輯]	zhuānjí	album; record (music); special collection of printed or broadcast material
家庭主妇[家庭主婦]	jiātíngzhǔfù	housewife
餐[餐]	cān	meal; to eat; classifier for meals
帮厨[幫廚]	bāngchú	help in the mess kitchen
厨子[廚子]	chúzi	cook
厨师[廚師]	chúshī	cook; chef
盘子[盤子]	pánzi	tray; plate; dish; CL:個|个[ge4]
乐意[樂意]	lèyì	to be willing to do sth; to be ready to do sth; to be happy to do sth; content; satisfied
衰老[衰老]	shuāilǎo	to age; to deteriorate with age; old and weak
子宫[子宮]	zǐgōng	uterus; womb
以外[以外]	yǐwài	apart from; other than; except for; external; outside of; on the other side of; beyond
嘴甜[嘴甜]	zuǐtián	sweet-talking; ingratiating
腰围[腰圍]	yāowéi	waist measurement; girth
涨[漲]	zhàng	to swell; to distend
裙[裙]	qún	skirt; CL:條|条[tiao2]
拆线[拆線]	chāixiàn	to remove stitches (from a wound)
拆[拆]	chāi	to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open
大牌[大牌]	dàpái	strong card; honor card (card games); very popular or successful person; self-important
难免[難免]	nánmiǎn	hard to avoid; difficult to escape from; will inevitably
服装[服裝]	fúzhuāng	dress; clothing; costume; clothes; CL:身[shen1]
宴会[宴會]	yànhuì	banquet; feast; dinner party; CL:席[xi2],個|个[ge4]
工作室[工作室]	gōngzuòshì	studio; workshop
额外[額外]	éwài	extra; added; additional
要不[要不]	yàobù	otherwise; or else; how about...?; either... (or...)
合法[合法]	héfǎ	lawful; legitimate; legal
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/125 words - 21 min
晃[晃]	huǎng	to dazzle; to flash past
晃[晃]	huàng	to sway; to shake; to wander about
溢[溢]	yì	to overflow; (literary) excessive; old variant of 鎰|镒[yi4]
价[價]	jià	price; value; (chemistry) valence
消[消]	xiāo	to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate; to spend (time); have to; need
小众[小眾]	xiǎozhòng	minority of the population; non-mainstream (activity, pursuit etc); niche (market etc)
生存[生存]	shēngcún	to exist; to survive
市区[市區]	shìqū	urban district; downtown; city center
维持[維持]	wéichí	to keep; to maintain; to preserve
看重[看重]	kànzhòng	to regard as important; to care about
不易[不易]	bùyì	not easy to do sth; difficult; unchanging
阻碍[阻礙]	zǔ'ài	to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction; hindrance
竺[竺]	dǔ	variant of 篤|笃[du3]
合身[合身]	héshēn	well-fitting (of clothes)
转给[轉給]	zhuǎngěi	to pass on to
副业[副業]	fùyè	sideline; side occupation
契合[契合]	qìhé	agreement; to agree; to get on with; congenial; agreeing with; to ally oneself with sb
取暖[取暖]	qǔnuǎn	to warm oneself (by a fire etc)
中心[中心]	zhōngxīn	center; heart; core; CL:個|个[ge4]
干脆[乾脆]	gāncuì	straightforward; clear-cut; blunt (e.g. statement); you might as well; simply
外来[外來]	wàilái	external; foreign; outside
人口[人口]	rénkǒu	population; people
闯[闖]	chuǎng	to rush; to charge; to dash; to break through; to temper oneself (through battling hardships)
安逸[安逸]	ānyì	easy and comfortable; easy
压抑[壓抑]	yāyì	to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing; repression
节奏[節奏]	jiézòu	rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/150 words - 23 min
制度化[制度化]	zhìdùhuà	systematization
灵气[靈氣]	língqì	spiritual influence (of mountains etc); cleverness; ingeniousness
贪图[貪圖]	tāntú	to covet; to seek (riches, fame)
义[義]	yì	justice; righteousness; meaning; foster (father etc); adopted; artificial (tooth, limb etc); relationship; friendship
顾客[顧客]	gùkè	client; customer; CL:位[wei4]
帅哥[帥哥]	shuàigē	handsome guy; lady-killer; handsome (form of address)
用武之地[用武之地]	yòngwǔzhīdì	ample scope for abilities; favorable position for the use of one's skills (idiom)
看中[看中]	kànzhòng	to have a preference for; to fancy; to choose after consideration; to settle on
才华[才華]	cáihuá	talent; CL:份[fen4]
皮囊[皮囊]	pínáng	leather bag
打折[打折]	dǎzhé	to give a discount
价钱[價錢]	jiàqian	price
买不起[買不起]	mǎibuqǐ	cannot afford; can't afford buying
卡丁车[卡丁車]	kǎdīngchē	kart racing
丁[丁]	dīng	fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; fourth in order; letter "D" or Roman "IV" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 195°; butyl; cubes (of food)
驾照[駕照]	jiàzhào	driver's license
赛道[賽道]	sàidào	race course
全长[全長]	quáncháng	overall length; span
米[米]	mǐ	rice; CL:粒[li4]; meter (classifier)
弯[彎]	wān	to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in the road etc); CL:道[dao4]
极好[極好]	jíhǎo	fabulous; superb; excellent
驾龄[駕齡]	jiàlíng	length of experience as a driver
刹车[剎車]	shāchē	to brake (when driving); to stop; to switch off; to check (bad habits); a brake
右[右]	yòu	right (-hand); the Right (politics); west (old)
油门[油門]	yóumén	accelerator (pedal); gas pedal; throttle
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/175 words - 26 min
脖子[脖子]	bózi	neck; CL:個|个[ge4]
扭[扭]	niǔ	to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to swing one's hips
扫兴[掃興]	sǎoxìng	to have one's spirits dampened; to feel disappointed
漂移[漂移]	piāoyí	to drift
模[模]	mó	to imitate; model; norm; pattern
样[樣]	yàng	manner; pattern; way; appearance; shape; classifier: kind, type
马屁[馬屁]	mǎpì	horse hindquarters; flattery; boot-licking
赛场[賽場]	sàichǎng	racetrack; field (for athletics competition)
跑道[跑道]	pǎodào	athletic track; track; runway (i.e. airstrip)
高下[高下]	gāoxià	relative superiority (better or worse, stronger or weaker, above or below etc)
比一比[比一比]	bǐyibǐ	to make a comparison; to engage in a contest
一言[一言]	yīyán	one sentence; brief remark
定金[定金]	dìngjīn	down payment; advance payment
源源不断[源源不斷]	yuányuánbùduàn	a steady flow (idiom); an unending stream
吉[吉]	jí	lucky; giga- (meaning billion or 10^9)
夜市[夜市]	yèshì	night market
耳光[耳光]	ěrguāng	a slap on the face; CL:記|记[ji4]
馄饨[餛飩]	húntun	wonton; Taiwan pr. [hun2 dun5]
脚面[腳面]	jiǎomiàn	instep (upper surface of the foot)
烤[烤]	kǎo	to roast; to bake; to broil
蒜[蒜]	suàn	garlic; CL:頭|头[tou2],瓣[ban4]
蓉[蓉]	róng	see 芙蓉[fu2 rong2], lotus; food that has been minced, shredded, or ground into a paste, suitable for stuffing or making a sauce
奶油[奶油]	nǎiyóu	cream; butter
蛤蜊[蛤蜊]	gélí	clam
甜[甜]	tián	sweet
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/200 words - 33 min
忧虑[憂慮]	yōulǜ	to worry; anxiety (about)
回想[回想]	huíxiǎng	to recall; to recollect; to think back
乐观[樂觀]	lèguān	optimistic; hopeful
奶茶[奶茶]	nǎichá	milk tea
芋[芋]	yù	taro; Colocasia antiquorum; Colocasia esculenta
泥[泥]	ní	mud; clay; paste; pulp
波[波]	bō	wave; ripple; storm; surge
吃坏[吃壞]	chīhuài	to get sick because of bad food
热水[熱水]	rèshuǐ	hot water
四肢[四肢]	sìzhī	the four limbs of the body
浑身[渾身]	húnshēn	all over; from head to foot
软[軟]	ruǎn	soft; flexible
马桶[馬桶]	mǎtǒng	chamber pot; wooden pan used as toilet; toilet bowl
来回[來回]	láihuí	to make a round trip; return journey; back and forth; to and fro; repeatedly
费劲[費勁]	fèijìn	to require effort; strenuous
外出[外出]	wàichū	to go out; to go away (on a trip etc)
汇总[匯總]	huìzǒng	summary; to summarize; to collect (data, receipts etc); to gather and report
顶替[頂替]	dǐngtì	to replace
发烧[發燒]	fāshāo	to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever
螺丝钉[螺絲釘]	luósīdīng	screw
多面手[多面手]	duōmiànshǒu	multi-talented person; versatile person; all-rounder
越级[越級]	yuèjí	to skip a grade; to bypass ranks; to go over the head of one's boss
排忧解难[排憂解難]	páiyōujiěnàn	to resolve a difficult situation and leave worries behind (idiom)
套近乎[套近乎]	tàojìnhū	to worm one's way into being friends with sb (usually derogatory)
成全[成全]	chéngquán	to help sb accomplish his aim; to help sb succeed; to complete; to make whole; to round off
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/225 words - 38 min
半天[半天]	bàntiān	half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair; CL:個|个[ge4]
任[任]	rèn	to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; office; responsibility; to let; to allow; to give free rein to; no matter (how, what etc); classifier for terms served in office, or for spouses, girlfriends etc (as in 前任男友)
况[況]	kuàng	moreover; situation
闹肚子[鬧肚子]	nàodùzi	(coll.) to have diarrhea
厕所[廁所]	cèsuǒ	toilet; lavatory; CL:間|间[jian1],處|处[chu4]
缓解[緩解]	huǎnjiě	to bring relief; to alleviate (a crisis); to dull (a pain)
精益求精[精益求精]	jīngyìqiújīng	to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving
个性[個性]	gèxìng	individuality; personality
何况[何況]	hékuàng	let alone; to say nothing of; besides; what's more
自愿[自願]	zìyuàn	voluntary
瞒[瞞]	mán	to conceal from; to keep (sb) in the dark
借题发挥[借題發揮]	jiètífāhuī	to use the current topic to put over one's own ideas; to use sth as a pretext to make a fuss
不大[不大]	bùdà	not very; not too; not often
懂得[懂得]	dǒngde	to understand; to know; to comprehend
忠诚[忠誠]	zhōngchéng	devoted; loyal; fidelity; loyalty
意味着[意味著]	yìwèizhe	to signify; to mean; to imply
责任心[責任心]	zérènxīn	sense of responsibility
可靠[可靠]	kěkào	reliable
未必[未必]	wèibì	not necessarily; maybe not
得体[得體]	détǐ	appropriate to the occasion; fitting
大方[大方]	dàfang	generous; magnanimous; stylish; in good taste; easy-mannered; natural and relaxed
优点[優點]	yōudiǎn	merit; benefit; strong point; advantage; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4]
赢得[贏得]	yíngdé	to win; to gain
异性[異性]	yìxìng	the opposite sex; of the opposite sex; heterosexual; different in nature
不相上下[不相上下]	bùxiāngshàngxià	equally matched; about the same
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/250 words - 43 min
慢用[慢用]	mànyòng	same as 慢慢吃[man4 man4 chi1]
迎新[迎新]	yíngxīn	to see in the New Year; to welcome new guests; by extension, to receive new students
毛肚[毛肚]	máodǔ	tripe (gastronomy)
肠胃[腸胃]	chángwèi	stomach and intestine; digestive system
塔帕斯[塔帕斯]	tǎpàsī	tapas, small Spanish snacks (loanword)
扇贝[扇貝]	shànbèi	scallop (genus Pecten)
西班牙[西班牙]	Xībānyá	Spain
海鲜[海鮮]	hǎixiān	seafood
火腿[火腿]	huǒtuǐ	ham; CL:個|个[ge4]
运[運]	yùn	to move; to transport; to use; to apply; fortune; luck; fate
哈密瓜[哈密瓜]	hāmìguā	Hami melon (a variety of muskmelon); honeydew melon; cantaloupe
沙拉[沙拉]	shālā	salad (loanword)
酱[醬]	jiàng	thick paste of fermented soybean; marinated in soy paste; paste; jam
罗杰[羅傑]	Luójié	Roger
醋[醋]	cù	vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry)
固然[固然]	gùrán	admittedly (it's true that...)
激烈[激烈]	jīliè	(of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned; vehement; (of a course of action) drastic; extreme
混淆[混淆]	hùnxiáo	to obscure; to confuse; to mix up; to blur; to mislead
人类[人類]	rénlèi	humanity; human race; mankind
原始[原始]	yuánshǐ	first; original; primitive; original (document etc)
味觉[味覺]	wèijué	sense of taste; gustation
味蕾[味蕾]	wèilěi	taste bud(s)
品尝[品嘗]	pǐncháng	to taste a small amount; to sample
精致[精緻]	jīngzhì	delicate; fine; exquisite; refined
之外[之外]	zhīwài	outside; excluding
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep11/251 words - 43 min
高雅[高雅]	gāoyǎ	dainty; elegance; elegant
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/25 words - 4 min
不合[不合]	bùhé	to not conform to; to be unsuited to; to be out of keeping with; should not; ought out
罗马[羅馬]	Luómǎ	Rome, capital of Italy
生菜[生菜]	shēngcài	lettuce; raw fresh vegetables; greens
柳[柳]	liǔ	willow
特殊[特殊]	tèshū	special; particular; unusual; extraordinary
一道[一道]	yīdào	together
经典[經典]	jīngdiǎn	the classics; scriptures; classical; classic (example, case etc); typical
西式[西式]	xīshì	Western style
菜肴[菜餚]	càiyáo	vegetable and meat dishes; dish
大多数[大多數]	dàduōshù	(great) majority
烹[烹]	pēng	cooking method; to boil sb alive (capital punishment in imperial China)
清香[清香]	qīngxiāng	sweet scent; fragrant odor
融合[融合]	rónghé	a mixture; an amalgam; fusion; welding together; to be in harmony with (nature); to harmonize with; to fit in
滑[滑]	huá	to slip; to slide; smooth; slippery; cunning
爽口[爽口]	shuǎngkǒu	fresh and tasty
美中不足[美中不足]	měizhōngbùzú	everything is fine except for one small defect (idiom); the fly in the ointment
悠长[悠長]	yōucháng	long; drawn-out; prolonged; lingering
回味[回味]	huíwèi	to reflect on; to ponder over; aftertaste
制作[製作]	zhìzuò	to make; to manufacture
特有[特有]	tèyǒu	specific (to); characteristic (of); distinctive
食材[食材]	shícái	(food) ingredient
八角[八角]	bājiǎo	anise; star anise; aniseed; octagonal; Fructus Anisi stellati
桂皮[桂皮]	guìpí	Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamonum cassia); cassia bark
茅草[茅草]	máocǎo	sogon grass
提味[提味]	tíwèi	to improve taste; to make sth palatable
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/50 words - 5 min
中餐[中餐]	Zhōngcān	Chinese meal; Chinese food; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4]
西餐[西餐]	xīcān	Western-style food; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4]
发明创造[發明創造]	fāmíngchuàngzào	to invent and innovate; inventions and innovations
独特[獨特]	dútè	unique; distinct; having special characteristics
点赞[點贊]	diǎnzàn	to like (an online post on Weibo, Facebook etc)
大发[大發]	Dàfā	Daihatsu, Japanese car company
捧场[捧場]	pěngchǎng	to cheer on (originally esp. as paid stooge); to root for sb; to sing sb's praises; to flatter
光顾[光顧]	guānggù	to visit (as a customer)
赠送[贈送]	zèngsòng	to present as a gift
甜品[甜品]	tiánpǐn	dessert
改良[改良]	gǎiliáng	to improve (sth); to reform (a system)
叫做[叫做]	jiàozuò	to be called; to be known as
美人[美人]	měirén	beauty; belle
芒果[芒果]	mángguǒ	mango (loanword)
布丁[布丁]	bùdīng	pudding (loanword)
宝贵[寶貴]	bǎoguì	valuable; precious; to value; to treasure; to set store by
改进[改進]	gǎijìn	to improve; to make better; CL:個|个[ge4]
菜式[菜式]	càishì	dish (food prepared according to a specific recipe)
尝试[嘗試]	chángshì	to try; to attempt; CL:次[ci4]
亮点[亮點]	liàngdiǎn	highlight; bright spot
不足[不足]	bùzú	insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough; inadequate; not worth; cannot; should not
秦[秦]	Qín	surname Qin; Qin dynasty (221-207 BC) of the first emperor 秦始皇[Qin2 Shi3 huang2]; abbr. for 陝西|陕西[Shan3 xi1]
环球[環球]	huánqiú	around the world; worldwide
美食[美食]	měishí	culinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet food
五大洲[五大洲]	wǔdàzhōu	five continents; the whole world
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/75 words - 9 min
有名[有名]	yǒumíng	famous; well-known
圆满[圓滿]	yuánmǎn	satisfactory; consummate; perfect
大胆[大膽]	dàdǎn	brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold; daring; fearless
考验[考驗]	kǎoyàn	to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal
功课[功課]	gōngkè	homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study; CL:門|门[men2]
世面[世面]	shìmiàn	aspects of society; the world
丢人[丟人]	diūrén	to lose face
难得[難得]	nándé	seldom; rare; hard to come by
好奇心[好奇心]	hàoqíxīn	interest in sth; curiosity; inquisitive
广[廣]	guǎng	wide; numerous; to spread
维[維]	wéi	to preserve; to maintain; to hold together; dimension; vitamin (abbr. for 維生素|维生素[wei2 sheng1 su4])
上乘[上乘]	shàngchéng	first-class; best quality; also pr. [shang4 sheng4]
垂[垂]	chuí	to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down; hand down; bequeath; nearly; almost; to approach
下摆[下擺]	xiàbǎi	hem of a skirt; shirt tail
造型[造型]	zàoxíng	to model; to shape; appearance; style; design; form; pose
究竟[究竟]	jiūjìng	to go to the bottom of a matter; after all; when all is said and done; (in an interrogative sentence) finally; outcome; result
品味[品味]	pǐnwèi	to sample; to taste; to appreciate; one's taste (i.e. in music, literature, fashion, food and drink etc); good taste
不俗[不俗]	bùsú	impressive; out of the ordinary
久等[久等]	jiǔděng	to wait for a long time
出色[出色]	chūsè	remarkable; outstanding
更为[更為]	gèngwéi	even more
谬[謬]	miù	to deceive; to confuse; to cheat; absurd; erroneous
赞[贊]	zàn	to patronize; to support; to praise; (Internet slang) to like (an online post on Facebook etc)
仍然[仍然]	réngrán	still; yet
双流[雙流]	Shuāngliú	Shuangliu county in Chengdu 成都[Cheng2 du1], Sichuan; Chengdu's main airport
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/100 words - 10 min
太阳能[太陽能]	tàiyángnéng	solar energy
通力合作[通力合作]	tōnglìhézuò	to join forces; to give full cooperation
实力[實力]	shílì	strength
茶道[茶道]	chádào	Japanese tea ceremony; sado
天人合一[天人合一]	tiānrénhéyī	oneness of heaven and humanity; the theory that man is an integral part of nature
境界[境界]	jìngjiè	boundary; state; realm
次品[次品]	cìpǐn	substandard products; defective; seconds
茶会[茶會]	cháhuì	tea party
将要[將要]	jiāngyào	will; shall; to be going to
台湾[台灣]	Táiwān	variant of 臺灣|台湾[Tai2 wan1]
大禹[大禹]	DàYǔ	Yu the Great (c. 21st century BC) mythical leader who tamed the floods
岭[嶺]	lǐng	mountain range; mountain ridge
乌龙[烏龍]	wūlóng	black dragon; unexpected mistake or mishap; oolong (tea); udon (loanword from Japanese)
青[青]	qīng	green; blue; black; youth; young (of people)
云南[雲南]	Yúnnán	Yunnan province in southwest China, bordering on Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, abbr. 滇[dian1] or 雲|云, capital Kunming 昆明
米易[米易]	Mǐyì	Miyi county in Panzhihua 攀枝花[Pan1 zhi1 hua1], south Sichuan
香蒲[香蒲]	xiāngpú	Typha orientalis; broadleaf cumbungi; bulrush; cattail
孟加拉[孟加拉]	Mèngjiālā	Bengal; Bangladesh
尖[尖]	jiān	point (of needle); sharp; shrewd; pointed
绿茶[綠茶]	lǜchá	green tea
新疆[新疆]	Xīnjiāng	Xinjiang; Uighur autonomous region 新疆維吾爾自治區|新疆维吾尔自治区
天池[天池]	tiānchí	"heavenly lake", lake situated on a mountain; used as the name of numerous lakes, such as 長白山天池|长白山天池[Chang2 bai2 shan1 Tian1 chi2]
花茶[花茶]	huāchá	scented tea; CL:杯[bei1],壺|壶[hu2]
西双版纳[西雙版納]	Xīshuāngbǎnnà	abbr. for 西雙版納傣族自治州|西双版纳傣族自治州 Xishuangbanna, Dhai autonomous prefecture in south Yunnan
洱[洱]	ěr	see 洱海[Er3 hai3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/125 words - 11 min
分别[分別]	fēnbié	to part or leave each other; to distinguish; difference; in different ways; differently; separately or individually
摆放[擺放]	bǎifàng	to set up; to arrange; to lay out
茶具[茶具]	chájù	tea set; tea service
瓷[瓷]	cí	chinaware; porcelain; china
釉[釉]	yòu	glaze (of porcelain)
紫[紫]	zǐ	purple; violet
砂[砂]	shā	sand; gravel; granule; variant of 沙[sha1]
青花瓷[青花瓷]	qīnghuācí	blue and white porcelain
普洱茶[普洱茶]	Pǔ'ěrchá	Pu'er tea from the Pu'er region of Yunnan
搭配[搭配]	dāpèi	to pair up; to match; to arrange in pairs; to add sth into a group
建水[建水]	Jiànshuǐ	Jianshui county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan
陶[陶]	táo	pottery; pleased
壶[壺]	hú	pot; classifier for bottled liquid
大师[大師]	dàshī	great master; master
烧制[燒製]	shāozhì	to fire (in a kiln)
壁[壁]	bì	wall; rampart
石[石]	shí	rock; stone; stone inscription; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1]
梅[梅]	méi	plum; plum flower; Japanese apricot (Prunus mume)
冲泡[沖泡]	chōngpào	to add water (or other liquid) to (another ingredient such as powdered milk or tea leaves); to infuse (tea)
顶级[頂級]	dǐngjí	top-notch; first-rate
渴[渴]	kě	thirsty
一等[一等]	yīděng	first class; grade A
解渴[解渴]	jiěkě	to quench
便是[便是]	biànshì	(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even; if; just like; in the same way as
饮[飲]	yǐn	to drink
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/150 words - 12 min
骡[騾]	luó	mule; CL:匹[pi3],頭|头[tou2]
要点[要點]	yàodiǎn	main point; essential
虾[蝦]	xiā	shrimp; prawn
寒[寒]	hán	cold; poor; to tremble
尔[爾]	ěr	thus; so; like that; you; thou
必[必]	bì	certainly; must; will; necessarily
烧酒[燒酒]	shāojiǔ	name of a famous Tang dynasty wine; same as 白酒[bai2 jiu3]
酒精[酒精]	jiǔjīng	alcohol; ethanol CH3CH2OH; ethyl alcohol; also written 乙醇; grain alcohol
含[含]	hán	to keep; to contain; to suck (keep in your mouth without chewing)
代谢[代謝]	dàixiè	replacement; substitution; metabolism (biol.)
紊乱[紊亂]	wěnluàn	disorder; chaos
拌[拌]	bàn	to mix; to mix in; to toss (a salad)
禁止[禁止]	jìnzhǐ	to prohibit; to forbid; to ban
生冷[生冷]	shēnglěng	(of food) raw or cold
消化系统[消化系統]	xiāohuàxìtǒng	digestive system; gastrointestinal tract
含有[含有]	hányǒu	to contain; including
咖啡因[咖啡因]	kāfēiyīn	caffeine (loanword)
腌制[腌製]	yānzhì	marinated; to make by pickling, salting or curing
早产[早產]	zǎochǎn	premature birth; premature labor
罐头[罐頭]	guàntou	tin; can; CL:個|个[ge4]
防腐剂[防腐劑]	fángfǔjì	preservative; antiseptic
人工[人工]	réngōng	artificial; manpower; manual work
色素[色素]	sèsù	pigment
菠菜[菠菜]	bōcài	spinach; CL:棵[ke1]
钙[鈣]	gài	calcium (chemistry)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/175 words - 15 min
锌[鋅]	xīn	zinc (chemistry)
吸收[吸收]	xīshōu	to absorb; to assimilate; to ingest; to recruit
西瓜[西瓜]	xīguā	watermelon; CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4],個|个[ge5]
前段时间[前段時間]	qiánduànshíjiān	recently
孩[孩]	hái	child
竞争[競爭]	jìngzhēng	to compete; competition
基础[基礎]	jīchǔ	base; foundation; basis; underlying; CL:個|个[ge4]
何必[何必]	hébì	there is no need; why should
不分[不分]	bùfēn	not divided; irrespective; not distinguishing between
高低[高低]	gāodī	height; altitude (aviation); pitch (music); ups and downs (success or failure); whether sth is right or wrong; comparative strength, weight, depth, stature; (spoken interjection) anyway, whatever; eventually, in the end
贵贱[貴賤]	guìjiàn	noble and lowly; high versus low social hierarchy of ruler to people, father to son, husband to wife in Confucianism
呼来喝去[呼來喝去]	hūláihèqù	to call to come and shout to go (idiom); to yell orders; always bossing people around
不差[不差]	bùchà	not bad; OK
女主人[女主人]	nǚzhǔrén	hostess; mistress
抛下[拋下]	pāoxià	to throw down; to dump; to abandon; thrown down
品茗[品茗]	pǐnmíng	to taste tea; to sip tea
千古[千古]	qiāngǔ	for all eternity; throughout all ages
城[城]	chéng	city walls; city; town; CL:座[zuo4],道[dao4],個|个[ge4]
隍[隍]	huáng	dry moat; god of city
茄子[茄子]	qiézi	eggplant (Solanum melongena L.); aubergine; brinjal; Guinea squash; phonetic "cheese" (when being photographed); equivalent of "say cheese"
梨[梨]	lí	pear; CL:個|个[ge4]
奶酪[奶酪]	nǎilào	cheese; CL:塊|块[kuai4],盒[he2],片[pian4]
龙虾[龍蝦]	lóngxiā	lobster
香熏[香燻]	xiāngxūn	aroma
乳[乳]	rǔ	breast; milk
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/200 words - 16 min
鸽[鴿]	gē	pigeon; dove
熏烤[熏烤]	xūnkǎo	to smoke; to cure over a wood fire
骨[骨]	gǔ	bone
排骨[排骨]	páigǔ	pork chop; pork cutlet; spare ribs; (coll.) skinny person
熏[薰]	xūn	fragrance; warm; to educate; variant of 熏[xun1]; to smoke; to fumigate
香味[香味]	xiāngwèi	fragrance; bouquet; sweet smell; CL:股[gu3]
秋[秋]	qiū	autumn; fall; harvest time
芹菜[芹菜]	qíncài	celery (Apium graveolens)
焗[焗]	jú	(dialect) to cook in salt or sand, inside a sealed pot; to steam; to bake
丸子[丸子]	wánzi	pills; balls; meatballs
日式[日式]	Rìshì	Japanese style
家常菜[家常菜]	jiāchángcài	home cooking
豆[豆]	dòu	bean; pea; CL:棵[ke1],粒[li4]; sacrificial vessel
法式[法式]	fǎshì	rule; method; model
环球旅行[環球旅行]	huánqiúlǚxíng	journey around the world
收集[收集]	shōují	to gather; to collect
各地[各地]	gèdì	in all parts of (a country); various regions
特色[特色]	tèsè	characteristic; distinguishing feature or quality
菜谱[菜譜]	càipǔ	menu (in restaurant); recipe; cookbook
嚼[嚼]	jiáo	to chew; also pr. [jue2]
牡丹[牡丹]	mǔdan	tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
施展[施展]	shīzhǎn	to use fully; to put to use
挑刺[挑刺]	tiāocì	to carp; nitpicking; petty criticism
热情[熱情]	rèqíng	cordial; enthusiastic; passion; passionate; passionately
执拗[執拗]	zhíniù	stubborn; willful; pigheaded; Taiwan pr. [zhi2 ao4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/225 words - 19 min
不可理喻[不可理喻]	bùkělǐyù	to be impervious to reason (idiom); unreasonable
烟[煙]	yān	cigarette or pipe tobacco; CL:根[gen1]; smoke; mist; vapour; CL:縷|缕[lu:3]; tobacco plant; (of the eyes) to be irritated by smoke
戒[戒]	jiè	to guard against; to exhort; to admonish or warn; to give up or stop doing sth; Buddhist monastic discipline; ring (for a finger)
跑步[跑步]	pǎobù	to run; to jog; (military) to march at the double
补品[補品]	bǔpǐn	tonic
医嘱[醫囑]	yīzhǔ	prescription (medicine); doctor's advice
夸张[誇張]	kuāzhāng	to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous
夫妻[夫妻]	fūqī	husband and wife; married couple
探索[探索]	tànsuǒ	to explore; to probe
分歧[分歧]	fēnqí	divergent; difference (of opinion, position); disagreement; bifurcation (math.)
表象[表象]	biǎoxiàng	idea
矛盾[矛盾]	máodùn	contradiction; CL:個|个[ge4]; conflicting views; contradictory
价值观[價值觀]	jiàzhíguān	system of values
逃避[逃避]	táobì	to escape; to evade; to avoid; to shirk
阿Q[阿Q]	ĀQ	Ah Q, antihero of Lu Xun's influential 1921 novella The True Story of Ah Q 阿Q正傳|阿Q正传[A1 Q Zheng4 zhuan4]
喵[喵]	miāo	(onom.) meow; cat's mewing
密码[密碼]	mìmǎ	secret code; ciphertext; password; PIN
随[隨]	suí	to follow; to comply with; varying according to...; to allow; subsequently
便[便]	biàn	plain; informal; suitable; convenient; opportune; to urinate or defecate; equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then; in that case; even if; soon afterwards
领地[領地]	lǐngdì	territory; domain; estate; (old) fief
虚岁[虛歲]	xūsuì	one's age, according to the traditional Chinese method of reckoning (i.e. the number of Chinese calendar years in which one has lived). In this system, a person's age is one year at birth, and increases by one year at the beginning of the first solar term 立春[Li4 chun1] each year, rather than on one's birthday.; as opposed to 足歲|足岁[zu2 sui4]; see also 實歲|实岁[shi2 sui4]
睁[睜]	zhēng	to open (one's eyes)
面面[面面]	miànmiàn	multiple viewpoints
高峰[高峰]	gāofēng	peak; summit; height
堵车[堵車]	dǔchē	traffic jam; (of traffic) to get congested
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/250 words - 24 min
工作日[工作日]	gōngzuòrì	workday; working day; weekday
明年[明年]	míngnián	next year
童子[童子]	tóngzǐ	boy
现[現]	xiàn	to appear; present; now; existing; current
蒸[蒸]	zhēng	to evaporate; (of cooking) to steam; torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old); finely chopped firewood (old)
柜子[櫃子]	guìzi	cupboard; cabinet
笋[筍]	sǔn	bamboo shoot
煮[煮]	zhǔ	to cook; to boil
事务[事務]	shìwù	(political, economic etc) affairs; work; transaction (as in a computer database)
社交[社交]	shèjiāo	interaction; social contact
人设[人設]	rénshè	the design of a character (in games, manga etc) (abbr. for 人物設定|人物设定); (fig.) (a celebrity or other public figure's) image in the eyes of the public; public persona
彪[彪]	biāo	tiger stripes; tiger cub; (old) classifier for troops
世故[世故]	shìgù	the ways of the world
设[設]	shè	to set up; to arrange; to establish; to found; to display
上马[上馬]	shàngmǎ	to get on a horse; to mount
常驻[常駐]	chángzhù	resident; permanent (representative)
出租[出租]	chūzū	to rent
本地[本地]	běndì	local; this locality
参谋[參謀]	cānmóu	staff officer; to give advice
砍[砍]	kǎn	to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb
砍价[砍價]	kǎnjià	to bargain; to cut or beat down a price
来得及[來得及]	láidejí	there's still time; able to do sth in time
亲身[親身]	qīnshēn	personal; oneself
折扣[折扣]	zhékòu	discount
抵[抵]	dǐ	to press against; to support; to prop up; to resist; to equal; to balance; to make up for; to mortgage; to arrive at; to clap (one's hands) lightly (expressing delight) (Taiwan pr. [zhi3] for this sense)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/275 words - 28 min
推广[推廣]	tuīguǎng	to extend; to spread; to popularize; generalization; promotion (of a product etc)
置业[置業]	zhìyè	to buy real estate
顾问[顧問]	gùwèn	adviser; consultant
口子[口子]	kǒuzi	hole; opening; cut; gap; gash; my husband or wife; classifier for people (used for indicating the number of people in a family etc); precedent
市政府[市政府]	shìzhèngfǔ	city hall; city government
地标[地標]	dìbiāo	landmark
建[建]	jiàn	to establish; to found; to set up; to build; to construct
潜力[潛力]	qiánlì	potential; capacity
八字[八字]	bāzì	the character 8 or 八; birthdate characters used in fortune-telling
撇[撇]	piē	to cast away; to fling aside
受得了[受得了]	shòudeliǎo	to put up with; to endure
诱惑[誘惑]	yòuhuò	to entice; to lure; to induce; to attract
价码[價碼]	jiàmǎ	price tag
清醒[清醒]	qīngxǐng	clear-headed; sober; awake
同样[同樣]	tóngyàng	same; equal; equivalent
房型[房型]	fángxíng	see 戶型|户型[hu4 xing2]
大气[大氣]	dàqì	atmosphere (surrounding the earth); imposing; impressive; stylish
顶层[頂層]	dǐngcéng	top floor; the top of a building
复式[複式]	fùshì	double; multiple; compound; combined; double-entry (accounting)
户[戶]	hù	a household; door; family
度[度]	dù	to pass; to spend (time); measure; limit; extent; degree of intensity; degree (angles, temperature etc); kilowatt-hour; classifier for events and occurrences
江[江]	jiāng	river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]
景[景]	jǐng	bright; circumstance; scenery
卧[臥]	wò	to lie; to crouch
阳台[陽台]	yángtái	variant of 陽臺|阳台[yang2 tai2]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/300 words - 31 min
稍微[稍微]	shāowēi	a little bit
潮[潮]	cháo	tide; current; damp; moist; humid
梅雨[梅雨]	méiyǔ	Asian rainy season; monsoon
湿哒哒[濕噠噠]	shīdādā	variant of 濕答答|湿答答[shi1 da1 da1]
潮气[潮氣]	cháoqì	humidity; moisture
家电[家電]	jiādiàn	household electric appliance; abbr. for 家用電器|家用电器
陆[陸]	lù	shore; land; continent
角[角]	jiǎo	angle; corner; horn; horn-shaped; unit of money equal to 0.1 yuan, or 10 cents (a dime); CL:個|个[ge4]
角[角]	jué	role (theater); to compete; ancient three legged wine vessel; third note of pentatonic scale
门道[門道]	méndào	doorway; gateway
重建[重建]	chóngjiàn	to rebuild; to reestablish; reconstruction; rebuilding
花费[花費]	huāfèi	expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure
蚂蚁[螞蟻]	mǎyǐ	ant
白蚁[白蟻]	báiyǐ	termite; white ant
停车[停車]	tíngchē	to pull up (stop one's vehicle); to park; (of a machine) to stop working; to stall
马路[馬路]	mǎlù	street; road; CL:條|条[tiao2]
规避[規避]	guībì	to evade; to dodge
怼[懟]	duì	dislike; hate
见解[見解]	jiànjiě	opinion; view; understanding
唱红脸[唱紅臉]	chànghóngliǎn	to play the role of the hero (idiom); to play the good cop
马虎[馬虎]	mǎhu	careless; sloppy; negligent; skimpy
糊弄[糊弄]	hùnong	to fool; to deceive; to go through the motions
返点[返點]	fǎndiǎn	sales bonus; affiliate reward; rebate; commission
人士[人士]	rénshì	person; figure; public figure
上班族[上班族]	shàngbānzú	office workers (as social group)
烟火[煙火]	yānhuǒ	smoke and fire; fireworks
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/325 words - 36 min
三维[三維]	sānwéi	three-dimensional; 3D
尾款[尾款]	wěikuǎn	balance (money remaining due)
稿子[稿子]	gǎozi	draft of a document; script; manuscript; mental plan; precedent
主编[主編]	zhǔbiān	editor in chief
审[審]	shěn	to examine; to investigate; carefully; to try (in court)
稿件[稿件]	gǎojiàn	piece of writing submitted for publication; manuscript; article
平底[平底]	píngdǐ	flat bottomed; low heeled
命运[命運]	mìngyùn	fate; destiny; CL:個|个[ge4]
馈赠[饋贈]	kuìzèng	to present (a gift) to (sb)
中标[中標]	zhòngbiāo	to win a tender; successful bidder
午餐[午餐]	wǔcān	lunch; luncheon; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4]
大开[大開]	dàkāi	to open wide
眼界[眼界]	yǎnjiè	ken; scope
仿佛[彷彿]	fǎngfú	to seem; as if; alike; similar
有钱人[有錢人]	yǒuqiánrén	rich person; the rich
剩余[剩餘]	shèngyú	remainder; surplus
搞不懂[搞不懂]	gǎobudǒng	unable to make sense of (sth)
报酬[報酬]	bàochou	reward; remuneration
甲方[甲方]	jiǎfāng	first party (law); see also 乙方[yi3 fang1]
应[應]	yīng	to agree (to do sth); should; ought to; must; (legal) shall
应[應]	yìng	to answer; to respond; to comply with; to deal or cope with
在于[在於]	zàiyú	to be in; to lie in; to consist in; to depend on; to rest with
定义[定義]	dìngyì	definition; to define
付款[付款]	fùkuǎn	to pay a sum of money; payment
认账[認賬]	rènzhàng	to own up to a fault; to admit the truth; to acknowledge a debt
编辑[編輯]	biānjí	to edit; to compile; editor; compiler
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/350 words - 40 min
火龙[火龍]	huǒlóng	fiery dragon
事务所[事務所]	shìwùsuǒ	office; firm
委托人[委托人]	wěituōrén	(law) client; trustor
拖欠[拖欠]	tuōqiàn	in arrears; behind in payments; to default on one's debts
函[函]	hán	envelope; case; letter
代理[代理]	dàilǐ	to act on behalf of sb in a responsible position; to act as an agent or proxy; surrogate; (computing) proxy
造反[造反]	zàofǎn	to rebel; to revolt
强硬[強硬]	qiángyìng	tough; unyielding; hard-line
打官司[打官司]	dǎguānsi	to file a lawsuit; to sue; to dispute
交尾[交尾]	jiāowěi	to copulate (of animals); to mate
结尾[結尾]	jiéwěi	ending; coda; to wind up
申[申]	shēn	to extend; to state; to explain; 9th earthly branch: 3-5 p.m., 7th solar month (7th August-7th September), year of the Monkey; ancient Chinese compass point: 240°
介入[介入]	jièrù	to intervene; to get involved
焉[焉]	yān	where; how
心不在焉[心不在焉]	xīnbùzàiyān	absent-minded; preoccupied; inattentive; with one's thoughts wandering
提速[提速]	tísù	to increase the specified cruising speed; to pick up speed; to speed up
达到[達到]	dádào	to reach; to achieve; to attain
轿车[轎車]	jiàochē	enclosed carriage for carrying passengers; motor carriage; car or bus; limousine; CL:部[bu4],輛|辆[liang4]
全球[全球]	quánqiú	entire; total; global; the (whole) world; worldwide
参数[參數]	cānshù	parameter
欲望[慾望]	yùwàng	desire; longing; appetite; craving
群体[群體]	qúntǐ	community; colony
崇尚[崇尚]	chóngshàng	to hold up (as an model); to hold in esteem; to revere; to advocate
男性[男性]	nánxìng	the male sex; a male
数值[數值]	shùzhí	numerical value
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep12/367 words - 44 min
迅速[迅速]	xùnsù	rapid; speedy; fast
脱颖而出[脫穎而出]	tuōyǐng'érchū	to reveal one's talent (idiom); to rise above others; to distinguish oneself
看上[看上]	kànshàng	to look upon; to take a fancy to; to fall for
地球[地球]	dìqiú	the earth; CL:個|个[ge4]
变暖[變暖]	biànnuǎn	warming; changing to become warmer
关公[關公]	Guāngōng	Lord Guan (i.e. 關羽|关羽[Guan1 Yu3])
秘密[秘密]	mìmì	secret; CL:個|个[ge4]
资产[資產]	zīchǎn	property; assets
磨难[磨難]	mónàn	a torment; a trial; tribulation; a cross (to bear); well-tried
日后[日後]	rìhòu	sometime; someday (in the future)
换算[換算]	huànsuàn	to convert; conversion; (in accounting, referring to currency conversion) translation
贼心[賊心]	zéixīn	evil intentions
友谊[友誼]	yǒuyì	companionship; fellowship; friendship
小船[小船]	xiǎochuán	boat
平安[平安]	píng'ān	safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe; at peace
成交[成交]	chéngjiāo	to complete a contract; to reach a deal
袜子[襪子]	wàzi	socks; stockings; CL:隻|只[zhi1],對|对[dui4],雙|双[shuang1]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/25 words - 5 min
松手[鬆手]	sōngshǒu	to relinquish one's grip; to let go
摇[搖]	yáo	to shake; to rock; to row; to crank
录取[錄取]	lùqǔ	to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc) who passes an entrance exam; to admit (a student); to hire (a job candidate)
走向[走向]	zǒuxiàng	direction; strike (i.e. angle of inclination in geology); inclination; trend; to move towards; to head for
巅峰[巔峰]	diānfēng	summit; apex; pinnacle (of one's career etc); peak (of a civilization etc)
矮[矮]	ǎi	low; short (in length)
试车[試車]	shìchē	to test drive; a trial run
至关重要[至關重要]	zhìguānzhòngyào	extremely important; vital; crucial; essential
报道[報道]	bàodào	to report (news); report; CL:篇[pian1],份[fen4]
确保[確保]	quèbǎo	to ensure; to guarantee
环节[環節]	huánjié	(zoology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede etc); (fig.) a part of an integrated whole: aspect (of a project), element (of a policy), sector (of the economy), stage (of a process), etc
十足[十足]	shízú	ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color)
接洽[接洽]	jiēqià	to discuss a matter with sb; to get in touch with; to arrange
预审[預審]	yùshěn	preliminary hearing; interrogation (of a suspect); preliminary examination (of a project etc)
过硬[過硬]	guòyìng	to have perfect mastery of sth; to be up to the mark
外貌[外貌]	wàimào	profile; appearance
肖像[肖像]	xiàoxiàng	portrait (painting, photo etc); (in a general sense) representation of a person; likeness
场地[場地]	chǎngdì	space; site; place; sports pitch
车厂[車廠]	chēchǎng	(bus, train etc) depot; car factory or repair shop
误差[誤差]	wùchā	difference; error; inaccuracy
话题[話題]	huàtí	subject (of a talk or conversation); topic
旗舰店[旗艦店]	qíjiàndiàn	flagship (store)
采访[採訪]	cǎifǎng	to interview; to gather news; to hunt for and collect; to cover
之所以[之所以]	zhīsuǒyǐ	the reason why
可持续[可持續]	kěchíxù	sustainable
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/50 words - 7 min
相比[相比]	xiāngbǐ	to compare
性价比[性價比]	xìngjiàbǐ	cost-performance ratio
购物[購物]	gòuwù	shopping
牢牢[牢牢]	láoláo	firmly; safely
抓住[抓住]	zhuāzhù	to grab; to capture
独[獨]	dú	alone; independent; single; sole; only
辟[闢]	pì	to open (a door); to open up (for development); to dispel; to refute; to repudiate
蹊径[蹊徑]	xījìng	path; way
论证[論證]	lùnzhèng	to prove a point; to expound on; to demonstrate or prove (through argument); proof
问卷[問卷]	wènjuàn	questionnaire; CL:份[fen4]
专题[專題]	zhuāntí	specific topic (addressed by a book, lecture, TV program etc); article, report or program etc on a specific topic
讨论[討論]	tǎolùn	to discuss; to talk over; CL:個|个[ge4]
小组[小組]	xiǎozǔ	group
可行[可行]	kěxíng	feasible
可行性[可行性]	kěxíngxìng	feasibility
漏掉[漏掉]	lòudiào	to miss; to leave out; to omit; to be omitted; to be missing; to slip through; to leak out; to seep away
有别[有別]	yǒubié	different; distinct; unequal; variable
中国电信[中國電信]	ZhōngguóDiànxìn	China Telecom (Chinese company providing mobile phone service)
费心[費心]	fèixīn	to take a lot of trouble (over sb or sth); may I trouble you (to do sth)
晚会[晚會]	wǎnhuì	evening party; CL:個|个[ge4]
寿[壽]	shòu	long life; old age; age; life; birthday; funerary
今朝[今朝]	jīnzhāo	at the present; now
福如东海[福如東海]	fúrúDōngHǎi	may your happiness be as immense as the East Sea (idiom)
南山[南山]	Nánshān	Nanshan or Namsan, common place name; Nanshan district of Shenzhen City 深圳市, Guangdong
冷清[冷清]	lěngqīng	cold and cheerless; fig. lonely; unfrequented
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/75 words - 15 min
霆[霆]	tíng	clap of thunder
翅[翅]	chì	wing
鸡腿[雞腿]	jītuǐ	chicken leg; drumstick; CL:根[gen1]
牛排[牛排]	niúpái	steak
辣椒[辣椒]	làjiāo	hot pepper; chili
酒鬼[酒鬼]	jiǔguǐ	drunkard
烧烤[燒烤]	shāokǎo	barbecue; to roast
蒙混过关[矇混過關]	ménghùnguòguān	to get away with it; to slip through; to bluff one's way out; Taiwan pr. [meng1 hun4 guo4 guan1]
疏漏[疏漏]	shūlòu	to slip; to overlook by negligence; careless omission; oversight
存[存]	cún	to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep; to survive
下回[下回]	xiàhuí	next chapter; next time
鸽子[鴿子]	gēzi	pigeon; dove; various birds of the family Columbidae
允许[允許]	yǔnxǔ	to permit; to allow
霸道[霸道]	bàdào	the Way of the Hegemon; abbr. for 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent
总裁[總裁]	zǒngcái	chairman; director-general (of a company etc)
爱上[愛上]	àishàng	to fall in love with; to be in love with
棒槌[棒槌]	bàngchuí	wooden club (used to beat clothes in washing)
认错[認錯]	rèncuò	to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake
剧[劇]	jù	theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc); dramatic (change, increase etc); acute; severe
宝[寶]	bǎo	jewel; gem; treasure; precious
嘉[嘉]	jiā	excellent; auspicious; to praise; to commend
受宠若惊[受寵若驚]	shòuchǒngruòjīng	overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)
赏光[賞光]	shǎngguāng	to do sb the honor (of attending etc); to put in an appearance; to show up
第二次[第二次]	dì'èrcì	the second time; second; number two
感激[感激]	gǎnjī	to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/100 words - 20 min
坦白[坦白]	tǎnbái	honest; forthcoming; to confess
事业心[事業心]	shìyèxīn	devotion to one's work; professional ambition
上进心[上進心]	shàngjìnxīn	motivation; ambition
主见[主見]	zhǔjiàn	one's own view; having definite opinions
不择手段[不擇手段]	bùzéshǒuduàn	by fair means or foul; by hook or by crook; unscrupulously
无底[無底]	wúdǐ	bottomless
洞[洞]	dòng	cave; hole; zero (unambiguous spoken form when spelling out numbers); CL:個|个[ge4]
填[填]	tián	to fill or stuff; (of a form etc) to fill in
直到[直到]	zhídào	until
功利[功利]	gōnglì	utility
企图[企圖]	qǐtú	to attempt; to try; attempt; CL:種|种[zhong3]
超额[超額]	chāo'é	above quota
无论[無論]	wúlùn	no matter what or how; regardless of whether...
港湾[港灣]	gǎngwān	natural harbor; bay serving as harbor
麾下[麾下]	huīxià	troops; subordinates; (honorific appellation for a general)
差遣[差遣]	chāiqiǎn	to send (on errand)
提拔[提拔]	tíbá	to promote to a higher job; to select for promotion
霸[霸]	bà	hegemon; tyrant; lord; feudal chief; to rule by force; to usurp; (in modern advertising) master
魅力[魅力]	mèilì	charm; fascination; glamor; charisma
可比[可比]	kěbǐ	comparable
欢[歡]	huān	joyous; happy; pleased
吃醋[吃醋]	chīcù	to feel jealous
足[足]	zú	foot; to be sufficient; ample
深陷[深陷]	shēnxiàn	to be deeply in (trouble, debt etc); deep set (eyes)
自拔[自拔]	zìbá	to free oneself; to extricate oneself from a difficult situation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/125 words - 26 min
不住[不住]	bùzhù	repeatedly; continuously; constantly; unable to (resist, conceal etc)
视野[視野]	shìyě	field of view; horizon
天公[天公]	tiāngōng	heaven; lord of heaven
遍布[遍布]	biànbù	to cover the whole (area); to be found throughout
各种各样[各種各樣]	gèzhǒnggèyàng	various kinds; all sorts
小店[小店]	xiǎodiàn	small store
它们[它們]	tāmen	they (for inanimate objects)
漂洋[漂洋]	piāoyáng	to cross the ocean
海地[海地]	Hǎidì	Haiti, the western third of Caribbean island Hispaniola
不菲[不菲]	bùfěi	considerable (cost etc); bountiful (crop etc); high (social status etc)
心爱[心愛]	xīn'ài	beloved
美味[美味]	měiwèi	delicious; delicious food; delicacy
戴上[戴上]	dàishang	to put on (hat etc)
珍贵[珍貴]	zhēnguì	precious
好意[好意]	hǎoyì	good intention; kindness
心领[心領]	xīnlǐng	I appreciate your kindness (conventional reply to turn down an offer)
项链[項鏈]	xiàngliàn	necklace; CL:條|条[tiao2]
出息[出息]	chūxi	future prospects; profit; to mature; to grow up
领到[領到]	lǐngdào	to receive
犒[犒]	kào	to reward or comfort with presents of food, drink etc
牙[牙]	yá	tooth; ivory; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
普普通通[普普通通]	pǔpǔtōngtōng	ordinary; mediocre; nothing special
邋遢[邋遢]	lāta	sloppy
置办[置辦]	zhìbàn	to purchase; to buy
公交车[公交車]	gōngjiāochē	public transport vehicle; town bus; CL:輛|辆[liang4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/150 words - 33 min
私家车[私家車]	sījiāchē	private car
合租[合租]	hézū	to rent jointly with other people; co-renting
背后[背後]	bèihòu	behind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's back
假装[假裝]	jiǎzhuāng	to feign; to pretend
阶层[階層]	jiēcéng	hierarchy; stratum; social class
可笑[可笑]	kěxiào	funny; ridiculous
许多[許多]	xǔduō	many; a lot of; much
节衣缩食[節衣縮食]	jiéyīsuōshí	to save on food and clothing (idiom); to live frugally
活着[活著]	huózhe	alive
风景[風景]	fēngjǐng	scenery; landscape; CL:個|个[ge4]
高处[高處]	gāochù	high place; elevation
踮[踮]	diǎn	to stand on tiptoe; Taiwan pr. [dian4]
提携[提攜]	tíxié	to lead by the hand; to guide; to support
夜景[夜景]	yèjǐng	nightscape
演讲[演講]	yǎnjiǎng	lecture; to make a speech
魔都[魔都]	Módū	Modu, nickname for Shanghai
弟[弟]	dì	younger brother; junior male; I (modest word in letter)
时代[時代]	shídài	age; era; epoch; period (in one's life); CL:個|个[ge4]
导向[導向]	dǎoxiàng	to be oriented towards; orientation
轰轰烈烈[轟轟烈烈]	hōnghōnglièliè	strong; vigorous; large-scale
姐弟恋[姐弟戀]	jiědìliàn	love between an older woman and a younger man
差距[差距]	chājù	disparity; gap
喜怒哀乐[喜怒哀樂]	xǐnù'āilè	four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huan1 xi3], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4], sorrow 悲哀[bei1 ai1] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuai4 le4]
正经[正經]	zhèngjīng	decent; honorable; proper; serious; according to standards
当成[當成]	dàngchéng	to consider as; to take to be
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/175 words - 38 min
正儿八经[正兒八經]	zhèng'érbājīng	serious; earnest; real; true
燕窝[燕窩]	yànwō	edible bird's nest
鲍鱼[鮑魚]	bàoyú	abalone
势利[勢利]	shìlì	snobbish
人人[人人]	rénrén	everyone; every person
寿星[壽星]	shòuxīng	god of longevity; elderly person whose birthday is being celebrated
应付[應付]	yìngfu	to deal with; to cope
曙光[曙光]	shǔguāng	dawn; fig. the dawn of a new era
前途未卜[前途未卜]	qiántúwèibǔ	hanging in the balance; the future is hard to forecast; ¿Qué serà?; who knows what the future holds?
长吁短叹[長吁短嘆]	chángxūduǎntàn	long moan and short gasp (idiom); continually moaning and groaning in pain
砸[砸]	zá	to smash; to pound; to fail; to muck up; to bungle
化险为夷[化險為夷]	huàxiǎnwéiyí	to turn peril into safety (idiom); to avert disaster
体质[體質]	tǐzhì	constitution
考题[考題]	kǎotí	exam question
难关[難關]	nánguān	difficulty; crisis
克服[克服]	kèfú	(try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure
横跨[橫跨]	héngkuà	to span; to stretch across; to travel across
赶上[趕上]	gǎnshàng	to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for
吹[吹]	chuī	to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff; to boast; to brag; to end in failure; to fall through
蜡烛[蠟燭]	làzhú	candle; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1]
厨艺[廚藝]	chúyì	cooking skills; culinary talent
长进[長進]	zhǎngjìn	to make progress; progress
亲手[親手]	qīnshǒu	personally; with one's own hands
许愿[許願]	xǔyuàn	to make a wish; to make a vow; to promise a reward
许[許]	xǔ	to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep13/190 words - 42 min
愿望[願望]	yuànwàng	desire; wish
实现[實現]	shíxiàn	to achieve; to implement; to realize; to bring about
旅[旅]	lǚ	trip; travel; to travel; brigade (army)
玫瑰星云[玫瑰星雲]	méiguīxīngyún	Rosette nebula NGC 2237
灵感[靈感]	línggǎn	inspiration; insight; a burst of creativity in scientific or artistic endeavor
图片[圖片]	túpiàn	image; picture; photograph; CL:張|张[zhang1]
天上[天上]	tiānshàng	celestial; heavenly
顺道[順道]	shùndào	on the way
巴结[巴結]	bājie	to fawn on; to curry favor with; to make up to
来源[來源]	láiyuán	source (of information etc); origin
有待[有待]	yǒudài	not yet (done); pending
考察[考察]	kǎochá	to inspect; to observe and study; on-the-spot investigation
德行[德行]	déxíng	morality and conduct; Taiwan pr. [de2 xing4]
切[切]	qiē	to cut; to slice; tangent (math)
切[切]	qiè	definitely; absolutely (not); (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right.; Tut!; to grind; close to; eager; to correspond to; see also 反切[fan3 qie4]
带上[帶上]	dàishàng	to take along with one
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/25 words - 12 min
按时[按時]	ànshí	on time; before deadline; on schedule
分组[分組]	fēnzǔ	to divide into groups; (computer networking) packet
屏蔽[屏蔽]	píngbì	to screen; to block (sth or sb); to shield; (protective) shield
从来不[從來不]	cóngláibù	never
策划[策劃]	cèhuà	to plot; to scheme; to bring about; to engineer; planning; producer; planner
列表[列表]	lièbiǎo	list
钟头[鐘頭]	zhōngtóu	hour; CL:個|个[ge4]
乐[樂]	lè	happy; cheerful; to laugh
乐[樂]	yuè	music
杂事[雜事]	záshì	miscellaneous tasks; various chores
小气[小氣]	xiǎoqì	stingy; miserly; narrow-minded; petty
点子[點子]	diǎnzi	spot; point; dot; speck; drop (of liquid); droplet; point (of argument); idea; crux; indication; pointer
无比[無比]	wúbǐ	incomparable; matchless
一物降一物[一物降一物]	yīwùxiángyīwù	lit. one object bests another object; every item has a weakness (idiom); there is a rock to every scissor, a scissor to every paper, and a paper to every rock
降[降]	jiàng	to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend
降[降]	xiáng	to surrender; to capitulate; to subdue; to tame
解压[解壓]	jiěyā	decompression (in digital technology); to extract data from a compressed file
橘子[橘子]	júzi	tangerine; CL:個|个[ge4],瓣[ban4]
汽水[汽水]	qìshuǐ	soda; pop
背心[背心]	bèixīn	sleeveless garment (vest, waistcoat, singlet, tank top etc); CL:件[jian4]
想来[想來]	xiǎnglái	it may be assumed that
集合[集合]	jíhé	to gather; to assemble; set (math.)
分队[分隊]	fēnduì	military platoon or squad
过瘾[過癮]	guòyǐn	to satisfy a craving; to get a kick out of sth; gratifying; immensely enjoyable; satisfying; fulfilling
掩护[掩護]	yǎnhù	to screen; to shield; to cover; protection; cover; CL:面[mian4]
顾[顧]	gù	to look after; to take into consideration; to attend to
英雄[英雄]	yīngxióng	hero; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/50 words - 16 min
以身相许[以身相許]	yǐshēnxiāngxǔ	to give one's heart to; to devote one's life to
胡说[胡說]	húshuō	to talk nonsense; drivel
漂流[漂流]	piāoliú	to float on the current; to drift along or about; rafting
怡[怡]	yí	harmony; pleased
胖[胖]	pàng	fat; plump
减肥[減肥]	jiǎnféi	to lose weight
狗粮[狗糧]	gǒuliáng	dog food; (Internet slang) public display of affection (term used by singles 單身狗|单身狗[dan1 shen1 gou3] forced to "eat" it)
甜言蜜语[甜言蜜語]	tiányánmìyǔ	(idiom) sweet words; sweet talk; cajolery
心动[心動]	xīndòng	heartbeat; heart rate; (fig.) emotionally affected; aroused (of desire, emotion, interest etc)
贸然[貿然]	màorán	rashly; hastily; without careful consideration
酝酿[醞釀]	yùnniàng	(of alcohol) to ferment; (of a crisis) to be brewing; to mull over (an issue); to hold exploratory discussions
煲汤[煲湯]	bāotāng	to simmer; soup made by simmering for a long time
不及[不及]	bùjí	to fall short of; not as good as; too late
体贴[體貼]	tǐtiē	considerate (of other people's needs)
沦为[淪為]	lúnwéi	to sink down to; to be reduced to (sth inferior)
前任[前任]	qiánrèn	predecessor; ex-; former; ex (spouse etc)
伏[伏]	fú	to lean over; to fall (go down); to hide (in ambush); to conceal oneself; to lie low; hottest days of summer; to submit; to concede defeat; to overcome; to subdue; volt
出手[出手]	chūshǒu	to dispose of; to spend (money); to undertake a task
阔绰[闊綽]	kuòchuò	ostentatious; extravagant; liberal with money
电话会议[電話會議]	diànhuàhuìyì	(telephone) conference call
与会[與會]	yùhuì	to participate in a meeting
每人[每人]	měirén	each person; everybody; per person
抄[抄]	chāo	to make a copy; to plagiarize; to search and seize; to raid; to grab; to go off with; to take a shortcut; to make a turning move; to fold one's arms
停放[停放]	tíngfàng	to park (a car etc); to moor (a boat etc); to leave sth (in a place)
小型[小型]	xiǎoxíng	small scale; small size
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/75 words - 23 min
互动[互動]	hùdòng	to interact; interactive
舞台[舞臺]	wǔtái	stage; arena; fig. in the limelight
初步[初步]	chūbù	initial; preliminary; tentative
周边[周邊]	zhōubiān	periphery; rim; surroundings; all around; perimeter; peripheral (computing); spin-offs
细化[細化]	xìhuà	to give a more granular level of detail; to elaborate; to refine; to become more differentiated
提案[提案]	tí'àn	proposal; draft resolution; motion (to be debated); to propose a bill; to make a proposal
周四[週四]	Zhōusì	Thursday
部下[部下]	bùxià	troops under one's command; subordinate
吸引力[吸引力]	xīyǐnlì	attractive force (such as gravitation); sex appeal; attractiveness
龌龊[齷齪]	wòchuò	dirty; filthy; vile; despicable; narrow-minded; petty
转交[轉交]	zhuǎnjiāo	to pass on to sb; to carry and give to sb else
前提[前提]	qiántí	premise; precondition; prerequisite
舒[舒]	shū	to stretch; to unfold; to relax; leisurely
差评[差評]	chàpíng	poor evaluation; adverse criticism
做工[做工]	zuògōng	to work with one's hands; manual work; workmanship
粗糙[粗糙]	cūcāo	crude; gruff; rough; coarse
拉链[拉鏈]	lāliàn	zipper
拆开[拆開]	chāikāi	to dismantle; to disassemble; to open up (sth sealed); to unpick
枕头[枕頭]	zhěntou	pillow
午睡[午睡]	wǔshuì	to take a nap; siesta
摔[摔]	shuāi	to throw down; to fall; to drop and break
救护车[救護車]	jiùhùchē	ambulance; CL:輛|辆[liang4]
绿灯[綠燈]	lǜdēng	green light
旋[旋]	xuán	to revolve; a loop; a circle
地上[地上]	dìshang	on the ground; on the floor
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/100 words - 28 min
血[血]	xuè	blood; colloquial pr. [xie3]; CL:滴[di1],片[pian4]
摄像头[攝像頭]	shèxiàngtóu	webcam; surveillance camera
不安[不安]	bù'ān	unpeaceful; unstable; uneasy; disturbed; restless; worried
缴[繳]	jiǎo	to hand in; to hand over; to seize
意识[意識]	yìshí	consciousness; awareness; to be aware; to realize
缴费[繳費]	jiǎofèi	to pay a fee
家属[家屬]	jiāshǔ	family member; (family) dependent
打搅[打攪]	dǎjiǎo	to disturb; to trouble
胳膊[胳膊]	gēbo	arm; CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],雙|双[shuang1]
护[護]	hù	to protect
车祸[車禍]	chēhuò	traffic accident; car crash; CL:場|场[chang2]
增加[增加]	zēngjiā	to raise; to increase
断层[斷層]	duàncéng	fault (geology); CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4]; (fig.) gap; rupture (in the transmission of some skill); (tomography) cross-sectional
扫描[掃描]	sǎomiáo	to scan
摔坏[摔壞]	shuāihuài	to drop and break
号码[號碼]	hàomǎ	number; CL:堆[dui1],個|个[ge4]
交警[交警]	jiāojǐng	traffic police; abbr. for 交通警察
人行道[人行道]	rénxíngdào	sidewalk
陌生人[陌生人]	mòshēngrén	stranger
出洋相[出洋相]	chūyángxiàng	to make a fool of oneself
正要[正要]	zhèngyào	to be just about to; to be on the point of
权威[權威]	quánwēi	authority; authoritative; power and prestige
片子[片子]	piānzi	film; movie; film reel; phonograph record; X-ray image
赏识[賞識]	shǎngshí	to appreciate; to recognize the worth of sth; appreciation
头晕[頭暈]	tóuyūn	dizzy
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/125 words - 32 min
医药[醫藥]	yīyào	medical care and medicines; medicine (drug); medical; pharmaceutical
要紧[要緊]	yàojǐn	important; urgent
平台[平臺]	píngtái	platform; terrace; flat-roofed building
冤家[冤家]	yuānjia	enemy; foe; (in opera) sweetheart or destined love
晕[暈]	yūn	confused; dizzy; giddy; to faint; to swoon; to lose consciousness; to pass out
晕[暈]	yùn	dizzy; halo; ring around moon or sun
轻微[輕微]	qīngwēi	slight; light; trivial; to a small extent
脑震荡[腦震盪]	nǎozhèndàng	(med.) cerebral concussion
核[核]	hé	pit; stone; nucleus; nuclear; to examine; to check; to verify
磁共振[磁共振]	cígòngzhèn	magnetic resonance
叔叔[叔叔]	shūshu	father's younger brother; uncle; Taiwan pr. [shu2 shu5]; CL:個|个[ge4]
仁心仁术[仁心仁術]	rénxīnrénshù	benevolent heart and skillful execution (idiom, from Mencius); charitable in thought and deed
遇[遇]	yù	to meet; to encounter; to treat; to receive; opportunity; chance
碍[礙]	ài	to hinder; to obstruct; to block
单位[單位]	dānwèi	unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole); work unit (place of employment, esp. in the PRC prior to economic reform); CL:個|个[ge4]
再开[再開]	zàikāi	to reopen; to start again
治[治]	zhì	to rule; to govern; to manage; to control; to harness (a river); to treat (a disease); to wipe out (a pest); to punish; to research
头疼[頭疼]	tóuténg	headache
依兰[依蘭]	Yīlán	Yilan county in Harbin 哈爾濱|哈尔滨[Ha1 er3 bin1], Heilongjiang
托[托]	tuō	prop; support (for weight); rest (e.g. arm rest); thanks to; to hold in one's hand; to support in one's palm; to give; to base; to commit; to set; torr (unit of pressure)
福[福]	fú	good fortune; happiness; luck
有惊无险[有驚無險]	yǒujīngwúxiǎn	to be more scared than hurt (idiom); to get through a daunting experience without mishap
多嘴[多嘴]	duōzuǐ	talkative; to speak out of turn; to blab; to shoot one's mouth off; rumors fly
左边[左邊]	zuǒbian	left; the left side; to the left of
犟[犟]	jiàng	variant of 強|强[jiang4], stubborn; obstinate; tenacious; unbending; pig-headed
辜负[辜負]	gūfù	to fail to live up (to expectations); unworthy (of trust); to let down; to betray (hopes); to disappoint
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/150 words - 37 min
前夫[前夫]	qiánfū	former husband
哑巴[啞巴]	yǎba	mute; muted; a dumb person; to be dumb
炒作[炒作]	chǎozuò	to hype; to promote (in the media)
抖音[抖音]	Dǒuyīn	TikTok, app for creating and sharing short videos
网红[網紅]	wǎnghóng	Internet celebrity
兴师动众[興師動眾]	xīngshīdòngzhòng	to muster large forces; to get a great number of people involved (in carrying out some task)
裂[裂]	liè	to split; to crack; to break open; to rend
病房[病房]	bìngfáng	ward (of a hospital); sickroom; CL:間|间[jian1]
疗养[療養]	liáoyǎng	to get well; to heal; to recuperate; to convalesce; convalescence; to nurse
筋[筋]	jīn	muscle; tendon; veins visible under the skin; sth resembling tendons or veins (e.g. fiber in a vegetable)
石膏[石膏]	shígāo	gypsum CaSO4·2(H2O); plaster; plaster cast (for a broken bone)
疼痛[疼痛]	téngtòng	pain; ache; sore
性子[性子]	xìngzi	temper
好人好事[好人好事]	hǎorénhǎoshì	admirable people and exemplary deeds
表扬[表揚]	biǎoyáng	to praise; to commend
事项[事項]	shìxiàng	matter; item
去取[去取]	qùqǔ	to accept or reject
禄[祿]	lù	good fortune; official salary
大一[大一]	dàyī	first-year university student
收下[收下]	shōuxià	to accept; to receive
性急[性急]	xìngjí	impatient
随口[隨口]	suíkǒu	(speak) without thinking the matter through
辈分[輩分]	bèifèn	seniority in the family or clan; position in the family hierarchy
试着[試著]	shìzhe	(coll.) to try to
过奖[過獎]	guòjiǎng	to overpraise; to flatter
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/175 words - 40 min
看不懂[看不懂]	kànbudǒng	unable to make sense of what one is looking at
成家[成家]	chéngjiā	to settle down and get married (of a man); to become a recognized expert
安定[安定]	āndìng	stable; quiet; settled; stabilize; maintain; stabilized; calm and orderly
对象[對象]	duìxiàng	target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend; CL:個|个[ge4]
福气[福氣]	fúqi	good fortune; a blessing
地位[地位]	dìwèi	position; status; place; CL:個|个[ge4]
长得[長得]	zhǎngde	to look (pretty, the same etc)
成群[成群]	chéngqún	in groups; large numbers of; grouping
潘[潘]	Pān	surname Pan; Pan, faun in Greek mythology, son of Hermes
封面[封面]	fēngmiàn	cover (of a publication)
优雅[優雅]	yōuyǎ	grace; graceful
故弄玄虚[故弄玄虛]	gùnòngxuánxū	deliberately mystifying; to make sth unnecessarily complicated
附庸风雅[附庸風雅]	fùyōngfēngyǎ	(of an uneducated person) to mingle with the cognoscenti; to pose as a culture lover; to be a culture snob; having pretensions to culture
接地[接地]	jiēdì	earth (electric connection); to earth
中意[中意]	zhòngyì	to take one's fancy; to be to one's liking
色调[色調]	sèdiào	hue; tone
色彩[色彩]	sècǎi	tint; coloring; coloration; (fig.) flavor; character
雅[雅]	yǎ	elegant
要素[要素]	yàosù	essential factor; key constituent
花花绿绿[花花綠綠]	huāhuālǜlǜ	brightly colored; gaudy
俗气[俗氣]	súqì	tacky; inelegant; in poor taste; vulgar; banal
显眼[顯眼]	xiǎnyǎn	conspicuous; eye-catching; glamorous
眼前[眼前]	yǎnqián	before one's eyes; now; at present
毛毛雨[毛毛雨]	máomaoyǔ	drizzle; light rain; (fig.) mere trifle
案例[案例]	ànlì	case (law); CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep14/195 words - 43 min
上楼[上樓]	shànglóu	to go upstairs
脉[脈]	mài	arteries and veins; vein (on a leaf, insect wing etc)
花架子[花架子]	huājiàzi	attractive appearance, but without substance
上半[上半]	shàngbàn	first half
亲情[親情]	qīnqíng	affection; family love; love, esp. within a married couple or between parents and children
插播[插播]	chābō	to interrupt (a radio or TV program) with a commercial insert, breaking news etc; to put a call on hold
空口白话[空口白話]	kōngkǒubáihuà	empty promises
丛[叢]	cóng	cluster; collection; collection of books; thicket
叶[葉]	yè	leaf; page; lobe; (historical) period; classifier for small boats
北京[北京]	Běijīng	Beijing, capital of People's Republic of China; Peking; PRC government
鸭[鴨]	yā	duck; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) male prostitute
广州[廣州]	Guǎngzhōu	Guangzhou subprovincial city and capital of Guangdong; Canton
叉烧[叉燒]	chāshāo	char siu; barbecued pork
小笼包[小籠包]	xiǎolóngbāo	steamed dumpling
呱[呱]	gū	crying sound of child
嗒[嗒]	tà	to despair
耗[耗]	hào	to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander; news; (coll.) to delay; to dilly-dally
熟络[熟絡]	shúluò	familiar; close
显[顯]	xiǎn	to make visible; to reveal; prominent; conspicuous; (prefix) phanero-
威风[威風]	wēifēng	might; awe-inspiring authority; impressive
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/25 words - 5 min
破天荒[破天荒]	pòtiānhuāng	unprecedented; for the first time; never before; first ever
撒谎[撒謊]	sāhuǎng	to tell lies
说漏嘴[說漏嘴]	shuōlòuzuǐ	to blurt out; to let slip
串供[串供]	chuàngòng	to collude to fabricate a story
厨[廚]	chú	kitchen
谎言[謊言]	huǎngyán	lie
弥补[彌補]	míbǔ	to complement; to make up for a deficiency
后院起火[後院起火]	hòuyuànqǐhuǒ	a fire in one's backyard; conflict close to home
漏[漏]	lòu	to leak; to divulge; to leave out by mistake; waterclock or hourglass (old)
么[麼]	me	suffix, used to form interrogative 什麼|什么[shen2 me5], what?, indefinite 這麼|这么[zhe4 me5] thus, etc
哒[噠]	dā	(phonetic); command to a horse; clatter (of horses' hoofs)
煎[煎]	jiān	to pan fry; to sauté
贤[賢]	xián	worthy or virtuous person; honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation
妻[妻]	qī	wife
贫[貧]	pín	poor; inadequate; deficient; garrulous
今儿[今兒]	jīnr5	(coll.) today
粮[糧]	liáng	grain; food; provisions; agricultural tax paid in grain
拿手[拿手]	náshǒu	expert in; good at
和谐[和諧]	héxié	harmonious; harmony; (euphemism) to censor
风风火火[風風火火]	fēngfēnghuǒhuǒ	bustling; energetic
死气沉沉[死氣沉沉]	sǐqìchénchén	dead atmosphere; lifeless; spiritless
有助于[有助於]	yǒuzhùyú	to contribute to; to promote
创作[創作]	chuàngzuò	to create; to produce; to write; creative work; creation; CL:個|个[ge4]
类[類]	lèi	kind; type; class; category; similar; like; to resemble
图书[圖書]	túshū	books (in a library or bookstore); CL:本[ben3],冊|册[ce4],部[bu4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/50 words - 10 min
听不懂[聽不懂]	tīngbudǒng	unable to make sense of what one is hearing
通俗[通俗]	tōngsú	common; everyday; average
足足[足足]	zúzú	fully; no less than; as much as; extremely
传说[傳說]	chuánshuō	legend; folklore; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...
五彩[五彩]	wǔcǎi	five (main) colors (white, black, red, yellow, and blue); multicolored
斑斓[斑斕]	bānlán	gorgeous; brightly colored; multi-colored
漫无目的[漫無目的]	mànwúmùdì	aimless; at random
章[章]	zhāng	chapter; section; clause; movement (of symphony); seal; badge; regulation; order
电视[電視]	diànshì	television; TV; CL:臺|台[tai2],個|个[ge4]
手艺[手藝]	shǒuyì	craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade
中场[中場]	zhōngchǎng	middle period of a tripartite provincial exam (in former times); midfield; mid-court (in sports); half-time; intermission half-way through a performance
猪[豬]	zhū	hog; pig; swine; CL:口[kou3],頭|头[tou2]
蹄子[蹄子]	tízi	hoof; (old) wench; hussy
狩猎[狩獵]	shòuliè	to hunt; hunting
献出[獻出]	xiànchū	to offer; to give (as tribute); to devote (one's life); to sacrifice (oneself)
分散[分散]	fēnsàn	to scatter; to disperse; to distribute
蛋[蛋]	dàn	egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2]; oval-shaped thing
饼[餅]	bǐng	round flat cake; cookie; cake; pastry; CL:張|张[zhang1]
新闻[新聞]	xīnwén	news; CL:條|条[tiao2],個|个[ge4]
打住[打住]	dǎzhù	to stop; to halt
刷牙[刷牙]	shuāyá	to brush one's teeth
洗脸[洗臉]	xǐliǎn	to wash your face
指挥[指揮]	zhǐhuī	to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); CL:個|个[ge4]
面粉[麵粉]	miànfěn	flour
毛手毛脚[毛手毛腳]	máoshǒumáojiǎo	carelessly and haphazardly; to paw; to grope; to get fresh
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/75 words - 14 min
成绩[成績]	chéngjì	achievement; performance records; grades; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4]
葱[蔥]	cōng	scallion; green onion
看一看[看一看]	kànyīkàn	to have a look
豆浆[豆漿]	dòujiāng	soy milk
现磨[現磨]	xiànmó	freshly ground
贪心[貪心]	tānxīn	greedy
毛病[毛病]	máobìng	fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment; CL:個|个[ge4]
淡[淡]	dàn	insipid; diluted; weak; mild; light in color; tasteless; fresh; indifferent; nitrogen
加点[加點]	jiādiǎn	to work extra hours; to do overtime
盐[鹽]	yán	salt; CL:粒[li4]
保险箱[保險箱]	bǎoxiǎnxiāng	safe deposit box; a safe
变数[變數]	biànshù	variable (math.)
出厂[出廠]	chūchǎng	to leave the factory (of finished goods)
上路[上路]	shànglù	to start on a journey; to be on one's way
报废[報廢]	bàofèi	to scrap; to be written off
享用[享用]	xiǎngyòng	to enjoy (i.e. have the use or benefit of)
教具[教具]	jiàojù	teaching aids; educational materials
教课[教課]	jiāokè	to teach class; to lecture
闷[悶]	mèn	bored; depressed; melancholy; sealed; airtight; tightly closed
校长[校長]	xiàozhǎng	(college, university) president; headmaster; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
代课[代課]	dàikè	to teach as substitute for absent teacher
真传[真傳]	zhēnchuán	authentic tradition; handed-down teachings or techniques
复查[復查]	fùchá	rechecking; re-inspection; reexamination
复诊[復診]	fùzhěn	another visit to doctor; further diagnosis
太平[太平]	tàipíng	peace and security
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/100 words - 20 min
反馈[反饋]	fǎnkuì	to send back information; feedback
星期六[星期六]	Xīngqīliù	Saturday
星期天[星期天]	Xīngqītiān	Sunday; CL:個|个[ge4]
绑[綁]	bǎng	to tie; bind or fasten together; to kidnap
九[九]	jiǔ	nine; 9
随时随地[隨時隨地]	suíshísuídì	anytime and anywhere
待命[待命]	dàimìng	to be on call; to be on standby
顶多[頂多]	dǐngduō	at most; at best
谈谈[談談]	tántán	to discuss; to have a chat
分寸[分寸]	fēncun	propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms
脱贫致富[脫貧致富]	tuōpínzhìfù	to rise from poverty and become prosperous (idiom); poverty alleviation
吃苦头[吃苦頭]	chīkǔtou	to suffer; to suffer for one's actions; to pay dearly; to burn one's fingers
一说[一說]	yīshuō	an expression of opinion; according to some
前辈[前輩]	qiánbèi	senior; older generation; precursor
评估[評估]	pínggū	to evaluate; to assess; assessment; evaluation
血脂[血脂]	xuèzhī	blood lipid
自私[自私]	zìsī	selfish; selfishness
死心塌地[死心塌地]	sǐxīntādì	to be hell-bent on; dead set on sth; unswerving
会场[會場]	huìchǎng	meeting place; place where people gather; CL:個|个[ge4]
礼拜六[禮拜六]	Lǐbàiliù	Saturday
妥帖[妥帖]	tuǒtiē	properly; satisfactorily; firmly; very fitting; appropriate; proper; to be in good order; also written 妥貼|妥贴[tuo3 tie1]
回话[回話]	huíhuà	to reply
好使[好使]	hǎoshǐ	easy to use; to function well; so that; in order to
瓜子[瓜子]	guāzǐ	melon seeds
络[絡]	luò	net-like object; to hold sth in place with a net; to wind; to twist; (TCM) channels in the human body
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/125 words - 26 min
慢慢来[慢慢來]	mànmànlái	take your time; take it easy
礼拜天[禮拜天]	Lǐbàitiān	Sunday
发布[發布]	fābù	to release; to issue; to announce; to distribute
来头[來頭]	láitóu	cause; reason; interest; influence
嫡系[嫡系]	díxì	direct line of descent; under one's personal command; school or faction passing on faithfully one's doctrine
鸡尾酒[雞尾酒]	jīwěijiǔ	cocktail (loanword)
情形[情形]	qíngxing	circumstances; situation; CL:個|个[ge4]
举动[舉動]	jǔdòng	act; action; activity; move; movement
不妨[不妨]	bùfáng	there is no harm in; might as well
第一时间[第一時間]	dìyīshíjiān	in the first moments (of sth happening); immediately (after an event); first thing
精彩[精彩]	jīngcǎi	wonderful; marvelous; brilliant
孙子[孫子]	sūnzi	grandson; son's son
成长[成長]	chéngzhǎng	to mature; to grow; growth
飞速[飛速]	fēisù	flying speed; rapid (growth)
风骚[風騷]	fēngsāo	literary excellence; flirtatious behavior
气味[氣味]	qìwèi	odor; scent
丈母娘[丈母娘]	zhàngmǔniáng	wife's mother; mother-in-law; same as 丈母
路线[路線]	lùxiàn	itinerary; route; political line (e.g. right revisionist road); CL:條|条[tiao2]
绰号[綽號]	chuòhào	nickname
辈[輩]	bèi	lifetime; generation; group of people; class; classifier for generations; (literary) classifier for people
从未[從未]	cóngwèi	never
失手[失手]	shīshǒu	a slip; miscalculation; unwise move; accidentally; by mistake; to lose control; to be defeated
绷带[繃帶]	bēngdài	bandage (loanword)
心智[心智]	xīnzhì	wisdom
谦虚[謙虛]	qiānxū	modest; self-effacing; to make modest remarks
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/150 words - 34 min
责任感[責任感]	zérèngǎn	sense of responsibility
男孩子[男孩子]	nánháizi	boy
大姑[大姑]	dàgū	father's oldest sister; husband's older sister; sister-in-law
危机[危機]	wēijī	crisis; CL:個|个[ge4]
茬[茬]	chá	stubble land after crop has been taken; a second crop obtained by rotation of land; an opportunity
公平竞争[公平競爭]	gōngpíngjìngzhēng	fair competition
金融[金融]	jīnróng	banking; finance; financial
登[登]	dēng	to scale (a height); to ascend; to mount; to publish or record; to enter (e.g. in a register); to press down with the foot; to step or tread on; to put on (shoes or trousers) (dialect); to be gathered and taken to the threshing ground (old)
夸[誇]	kuā	to boast; to exaggerate; to praise
朵[朵]	duǒ	flower; earlobe; fig. item on both sides; classifier for flowers, clouds etc
同志[同志]	tóngzhì	comrade; (slang) homosexual; CL:個|个[ge4]
到家[到家]	dàojiā	perfect; excellent; brought to the utmost degree
魔[魔]	mó	devil; magic
老客[老客]	lǎokè	peddler; old or regular customer
预定[預定]	yùdìng	to schedule in advance
时尚[時尚]	shíshàng	fashion; fad; fashionable
看出[看出]	kànchū	to make out; to see
忙不过来[忙不過來]	mángbùguòlái	to have more work than one can deal with; to have one's hands full
女友[女友]	nǚyǒu	girlfriend
正巧[正巧]	zhèngqiǎo	just by chance; to happen to (just at the right time); opportune
晾[晾]	liàng	to dry in the air; (fig.) to cold-shoulder
知难而退[知難而退]	zhīnán'értuì	to sound out the difficulties and retreat to avoid defeat (idiom); fig. to back out of an awkward situation; to get out on finding out what it's really like
赏[賞]	shǎng	to bestow (a reward); to give (to an inferior); to hand down; a reward (bestowed by a superior); to appreciate (beauty)
走出[走出]	zǒuchū	to leave (a room etc); to go out through (a door etc)
平等[平等]	píngděng	equal; equality
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/175 words - 43 min
专车[專車]	zhuānchē	special (or reserved) train (or bus etc); limousine; private car used as a taxi and booked via a smartphone app
黑车[黑車]	hēichē	unlicensed or unofficial taxi; unlicensed motor vehicle
晃悠[晃悠]	huàngyou	to swing; to sway; to wobble; to hang around; to hover around
逮[逮]	dài	(literary) to arrest; to seize; to overtake; until
正着[正著]	zhèngzháo	head-on; red-handed
坏事[壞事]	huàishì	bad thing; misdeed; to ruin things
凹造型[凹造型]	āozàoxíng	(coll.) to strike a pose
简洁[簡潔]	jiǎnjié	concise; succinct; pithy
乐趣[樂趣]	lèqù	delight; pleasure; joy
暗示[暗示]	ànshì	to hint; to suggest; suggestion; hint
家用[家用]	jiāyòng	home-use; domestic; family expenses; housekeeping money
底气[底氣]	dǐqì	lung capacity; lung power; stamina; confidence
就任[就任]	jiùrèn	to take office; to assume a post
憋[憋]	biē	to choke; to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath)
减[減]	jiǎn	to lower; to decrease; to reduce; to subtract; to diminish
肥[肥]	féi	fat; fertile; loose-fitting or large; to fertilize; to become rich by illegal means; fertilizer; manure
班主任[班主任]	bānzhǔrèn	teacher in charge of a class
倍[倍]	bèi	(two, three etc) -fold; times (multiplier); double; to increase or multiply
两口子[兩口子]	liǎngkǒuzi	husband and wife
胸怀[胸懷]	xiōnghuái	one's bosom (the seat of emotions); breast; broad-minded and open; to think about; to cherish
担待[擔待]	dāndài	to pardon; please excuse (me); to take responsibility
有商有量[有商有量]	yǒushāngyǒuliàng	to talk things through (idiom); to have an exchange of views
鸡毛[雞毛]	jīmáo	chicken feather; CL:根[gen1]; trivial
堆[堆]	duī	to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile; heap; stack; large amount
捆[捆]	kǔn	a bunch; to tie together; bundle
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep15/176 words - 43 min
掸[撣]	dǎn	to brush away; to dust off; brush; duster; CL:把[ba3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/25 words - 5 min
作者[作者]	zuòzhě	author; writer; CL:個|个[ge4]
枯竭[枯竭]	kūjié	used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources)
卡住[卡住]	kǎzhù	to jam; to choke; to clutch; also pr. [qia3 zhu4]
延伸[延伸]	yánshēn	to extend; to spread
白天[白天]	báitiān	daytime; during the day; day; CL:個|个[ge4]
动物[動物]	dòngwù	animal; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2],個|个[ge4]
隐藏[隱藏]	yǐncáng	to hide; to conceal; to mask; to shelter; to harbor (i.e. keep sth hidden); to hide oneself; to lie low; to nestle; hidden; implicit; private; covert; recessed (lighting)
属性[屬性]	shǔxìng	attribute; property
将会[將會]	jiānghuì	auxiliary verb introducing future action: may (be able to); will (cause); should (enable); going to
其中[其中]	qízhōng	among; in; included among these
共生[共生]	gòngshēng	symbiosis
外形[外形]	wàixíng	figure; shape; external form; contour
看不出[看不出]	kànbuchū	can't see; can't make out; unable to tell
严峻[嚴峻]	yánjùn	grim; severe; rigorous
法则[法則]	fǎzé	law; rule; code
善意[善意]	shànyì	goodwill; benevolence; kindness
描写[描寫]	miáoxiě	to describe; to depict; to portray; description
想象力[想象力]	xiǎngxiànglì	imagination
筹备[籌備]	chóubèi	preparations; to get ready for sth
悬而未决[懸而未決]	xuán'érwèijué	pending a decision; hanging in the balance
实施[實施]	shíshī	to implement; to carry out
上个[上個]	shàngge	first (of two parts); last (week etc); previous; the above
展现[展現]	zhǎnxiàn	to come out; to emerge; to reveal; to display
强悍[強悍]	qiánghàn	valiant
加速[加速]	jiāsù	to speed up; to expedite
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/50 words - 9 min
破除[破除]	pòchú	to eliminate; to do away with; to get rid of
误解[誤解]	wùjiě	to misunderstand; to misread; misunderstanding
展示[展示]	zhǎnshì	to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit sth
减少[減少]	jiǎnshǎo	to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower
噪音[噪音]	zàoyīn	rumble; noise; static (in a signal)
最新[最新]	zuìxīn	latest; newest
几乎[幾乎]	jīhū	almost; nearly; practically
图书馆[圖書館]	túshūguǎn	library; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4]
噪声[噪聲]	zàoshēng	noise
振动[振動]	zhèndòng	to vibrate; to shake; vibration
静谧[靜謐]	jìngmì	quiet; still; tranquil
空间[空間]	kōngjiān	space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway; (astronomy) outer space; (physics, math.) space
测试[測試]	cèshì	to test (machinery etc); to test (students); test; quiz; exam; beta (software)
仪[儀]	yí	apparatus; rites; appearance; present; ceremony
数字[數字]	shùzì	numeral; digit; number; figure; amount; digital (electronics etc); CL:個|个[ge4]
观[觀]	guān	to look at; to watch; to observe; to behold; to advise; concept; point of view; outlook
星[星]	xīng	star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount
户外[戶外]	hùwài	outdoor
星空[星空]	xīngkōng	starry sky; the heavens
能见度[能見度]	néngjiàndù	visibility
孩子们[孩子們]	háizimen	children
创意[創意]	chuàngyì	creative; creativity
家长[家長]	jiāzhǎng	head of a household; family head; patriarch; parent or guardian of a child
合格[合格]	hégé	to meet the standard required; qualified; eligible (voter etc)
包场[包場]	bāochǎng	to reserve all the seats (or a large block of seats) at a theater, restaurant etc
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/75 words - 13 min
以便[以便]	yǐbiàn	so that; so as to; in order to
亘古不变[亙古不變]	gèngǔbùbiàn	unchanging since times immemorial (idiom); unalterable; unvarying; monotonous
何乐而不为[何樂而不為]	hélè'érbùwéi	What can you have against it? (idiom); We should do this.; Go for it!
难看[難看]	nánkàn	ugly; unsightly
昂贵[昂貴]	ángguì	expensive; costly
分辨[分辨]	fēnbiàn	to distinguish; to differentiate; to resolve
行星[行星]	xíngxīng	planet; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
环形[環形]	huánxíng	ring-shaped
陨石[隕石]	yǔnshí	meteorite; aerolite; CL:塊|块[kuai4],顆|颗[ke1]
溪[溪]	xī	creek; rivulet
夜空[夜空]	yèkōng	night sky
品质[品質]	pǐnzhì	character; intrinsic quality (of a person); quality (of a product or service, or as in "quality of life", "air quality" etc)
碳[碳]	tàn	carbon (chemistry)
重要性[重要性]	zhòngyàoxìng	importance
璀璨[璀璨]	cuǐcàn	bright; resplendent
设定[設定]	shèdìng	to set; to set up; to install; setting; preferences
吻合[吻合]	wěnhé	to be a good fit; to be identical with; to adjust oneself to; to fit in
保留[保留]	bǎoliú	to keep; to retain; to have reservations (about sth); to hold back (from saying sth); to put aside for later
大爷[大爺]	dàye	(coll.) father's older brother; uncle; term of respect for older man
老头子[老頭子]	lǎotóuzi	(coll.) old man; (said of an aging husband) my old man
搭腔[搭腔]	dāqiāng	to answer; to respond; to converse
长辈[長輩]	zhǎngbèi	one's elders; older generation
晚辈[晚輩]	wǎnbèi	the younger generation; those who come after
唠[嘮]	láo	to chatter
私藏[私藏]	sīcáng	secret store; a stash (of contraband)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/100 words - 21 min
门卫[門衛]	ménwèi	guard at gate; sentry
收获[收穫]	shōuhuò	to harvest; to reap; to gain; crop; harvest; profit; gain; bonus; reward
高人[高人]	gāorén	very able person
指路[指路]	zhǐlù	to give directions
心眼[心眼]	xīnyǎn	heart; intention; conscience; consideration; cleverness; tolerance
买账[買賬]	mǎizhàng	variant of 買帳|买帐[mai3 zhang4]
开阔[開闊]	kāikuò	wide; open (spaces); to open up
贴近[貼近]	tiējìn	to press close to; to snuggle close; intimate
湖边[湖邊]	húbiān	lakeside
观看[觀看]	guānkàn	to watch; to view
贴合[貼合]	tiēhé	to adjust closely; to fit
早上好[早上好]	zǎoshanghǎo	Good morning!
校对[校對]	jiàoduì	proofreader; to proofread; to calibrate
评分[評分]	píngfēn	to grade; to mark (student's work); grade; score (of student's work)
苏州[蘇州]	Sūzhōu	Suzhou prefecture level city in Jiangsu
白跑一趟[白跑一趟]	báipǎoyītàng	to go on an errand for nothing; to go on a wild-goose chase
墅[墅]	shù	villa
湖[湖]	hú	lake; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]
天气[天氣]	tiānqì	weather
打下手[打下手]	dǎxiàshǒu	to act in a supporting role; fig. to play second fiddle
下厨[下廚]	xiàchú	to go to the kitchen (to prepare a meal); to cook
加分[加分]	jiāfēn	extra credit (on a test); bonus point
糖醋[糖醋]	tángcù	sweet and sour
重口味[重口味]	zhòngkǒuwèi	(slang) intense; hardcore
宝藏[寶藏]	bǎozàng	precious mineral deposits; hidden treasure; (fig.) treasure; (Buddhism) the treasure of Buddha's law
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/125 words - 27 min
单亲[單親]	dānqīn	single parent
艾[艾]	ài	Chinese mugwort or wormwood; moxa; to stop or cut short; phonetic "ai" or "i"; abbr. for 艾滋病[ai4 zi1 bing4], AIDS
媒[媒]	méi	medium; intermediary; matchmaker; go-between; abbr. for 媒體|媒体[mei2 ti3], media, esp. news media
视[視]	shì	to look at; to regard; to inspect
心里话[心裡話]	xīnlihuà	(to express one's) true feelings; what is on one's mind; secret mind
肤浅[膚淺]	fūqiǎn	skin-deep; superficial; shallow
折磨[折磨]	zhémó	to torment; to torture
松江[松江]	Sōngjiāng	Songjiang suburban district of Shanghai
别墅[別墅]	biéshù	villa; CL:幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4]
钢铁[鋼鐵]	gāngtiě	steel
吃软饭[吃軟飯]	chīruǎnfàn	to live off a woman
三心二意[三心二意]	sānxīn'èryì	in two minds about sth (idiom); half-hearted; shilly-shallying
年代[年代]	niándài	a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age; era; period; CL:個|个[ge4]
树[樹]	shù	tree; CL:棵[ke1]; to cultivate; to set up
吊死[吊死]	diàosǐ	death by hanging; to hang oneself
没错[沒錯]	méicuò	that's right; sure!; rest assured!; that's good; can't go wrong
胜[勝]	shèng	victory; success; to beat; to defeat; to surpass; victorious; superior to; to get the better of; better than; surpassing; superb (of vista); beautiful (scenery); wonderful (view); (Taiwan pr. [sheng1]) able to bear; equal to (a task)
雄辩[雄辯]	xióngbiàn	eloquent; oratory; rhetoric
磨[磨]	mó	to rub; to grind; to polish; to sharpen; to wear down; to die out; to waste time; to pester; to insist
磨蹭[磨蹭]	móceng	to rub lightly; to move slowly; to dawdle; to dillydally; to pester; to nag
名单[名單]	míngdān	list of names
邀请函[邀請函]	yāoqǐnghán	invitation letter; CL:封[feng1]
主角[主角]	zhǔjué	leading role; lead
开饭[開飯]	kāifàn	to serve a meal
尴尬[尷尬]	gāngà	awkward; embarrassed
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/150 words - 35 min
害羞[害羞]	hàixiū	shy; embarrassed; bashful
然[然]	rán	correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly
敲定[敲定]	qiāodìng	to come to a decision; to fix on (a date etc); to determine; to finalize; to nail down (a deal etc)
毛猪[毛豬]	máozhū	live pig
验证码[驗證碼]	yànzhèngmǎ	verification code; CAPTCHA, a type of challenge-response test (computing)
验证[驗證]	yànzhèng	to inspect and verify; experimental verification; to validate (a theory); to authenticate
香菜[香菜]	xiāngcài	coriander; cilantro; Coriandrum sativum
红烧[紅燒]	hóngshāo	simmer-fried (dish)
丈母[丈母]	zhàngmǔ	wife's mother; mother-in-law
灵[靈]	líng	quick; alert; efficacious; effective; to come true; spirit; departed soul; coffin
束[束]	shù	to bind; bunch; bundle; classifier for bunches, bundles, beams of light etc; to control
满天星[滿天星]	mǎntiānxīng	Baby's Breath; Gypsophila paniculata
萍[萍]	píng	duckweed
出血[出血]	chūxuè	to bleed; bleeding; (fig.) to spend money in large amounts
脸皮薄[臉皮薄]	liǎnpíbáo	thin-skinned; sensitive
爱人[愛人]	àiren	spouse (PRC); lover (non-PRC); CL:個|个[ge4]
教授[教授]	jiàoshòu	professor; to instruct; to lecture on; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
理论[理論]	lǐlùn	theory; CL:個|个[ge4]; to argue; to take notice of
书香门第[書香門第]	shūxiāngméndì	family with a literary reputation (idiom); literary family
司法[司法]	sīfǎ	judicial; (administration of) justice
单亲家庭[單親家庭]	dānqīnjiātíng	single parent family
顾虑[顧慮]	gùlǜ	misgivings; apprehensions
风尘仆仆[風塵僕僕]	fēngchénpúpú	lit. covered in dust (idiom); fig. travel-worn
做菜[做菜]	zuòcài	to cook; cooking
糊涂[糊塗]	hútu	muddled; silly; confused
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/175 words - 41 min
起开[起開]	qǐkai	(dialect) to step aside; Get out of the way!
逃课[逃課]	táokè	to skip class
做大[做大]	zuòdà	arrogant; to put on airs; (business etc) to expand; to enlarge; to do sth on a big scale
不久[不久]	bùjiǔ	not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after
当当[當當]	dàngdàng	to pawn
从长计议[從長計議]	cóngchángjìyì	to take one's time making a decision (idiom); to consider at length
立志[立志]	lìzhì	to be determined; to be resolved
媳妇[媳婦]	xífù	daughter-in-law; wife (of a younger man); young married woman; young woman
古[古]	gǔ	ancient; old; paleo-
百善孝为先[百善孝為先]	bǎishànxiàowéixiān	of all virtues filial piety is most important (idiom)
娶媳妇[娶媳婦]	qǔxífù	to get oneself a wife; to take a daughter-in-law
孝敬[孝敬]	xiàojìng	to show filial respect; to give presents (to one's elders or superiors); to support one's aged parents
饭菜[飯菜]	fàncài	food
凤凰[鳳凰]	fènghuáng	phoenix
存款[存款]	cúnkuǎn	to deposit money (in a bank etc); bank savings; bank deposit
笨[笨]	bèn	stupid; foolish; silly; slow-witted; clumsy
二百五[二百五]	èrbǎiwǔ	idiot; stupid person; a dope
血压[血壓]	xuèyā	blood pressure
偏[偏]	piān	to lean; to slant; oblique; prejudiced; to deviate from average; to stray from the intended line; stubbornly; contrary to expectations; left-hand side of a split Chinese character, often the key or radical
欺[欺]	qī	to take unfair advantage of; to deceive; to cheat
并肩[並肩]	bìngjiān	alongside; shoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast
骨气[骨氣]	gǔqì	unyielding character; courageous spirit; integrity; moral backbone
一会[一會]	yīhuì	a moment; a while; in a moment; also pr. [yi1 hui3]
浓[濃]	nóng	concentrated; dense; strong (smell etc)
俗话[俗話]	súhuà	common saying; proverb
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep16/187 words - 43 min
教会[教會]	jiàohuì	Christian church
徒弟[徒弟]	túdì	apprentice; disciple
师父[師父]	shīfu	used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan); master; qualified worker
秘笈[秘笈]	mìjí	secret book or collection of books
外传[外傳]	wàichuán	to tell others (a secret); to divulge to an outsider; to be rumored
外传[外傳]	wàizhuàn	unofficial biography (as opposed to official dynastic biography)
立马[立馬]	lìmǎ	at once; immediately; promptly; swiftly
哔[嗶]	bì	(phonetic)
吃得消[吃得消]	chīdexiāo	to be able to endure (exertion, fatigue etc); to be able to afford
肉丝[肉絲]	ròusī	shredded meat; shredded pork
川菜[川菜]	Chuāncài	Sichuan or Szechuan cuisine
里加[里加]	Lǐjiā	Riga, capital of Latvia
鱼香肉丝[魚香肉絲]	yúxiāngròusī	pork strips stir-fried with yuxiang 魚香|鱼香[yu2 xiang1]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/25 words - 7 min
办好[辦好]	bànhǎo	to manage well
郎[郎]	láng	(arch.) minister; official; noun prefix denoting function or status; a youth
绷[繃]	bēng	to draw tight; to stretch taut; to tack (with thread or pin); embroidery hoop; woven bed mat
大部分[大部分]	dàbùfen	in large part; the greater part; the majority
后备[後備]	hòubèi	reserve; backup
虫草[蟲草]	chóngcǎo	see 冬蟲夏草|冬虫夏草[dong1 chong2 xia4 cao3]
缘分[緣分]	yuánfèn	fate or chance that brings people together; predestined affinity or relationship; (Budd.) destiny
实际上[實際上]	shíjìshàng	in fact; in reality; as a matter of fact; in practice
骨子里[骨子裡]	gǔzilǐ	beneath the surface; fundamentally; at the deepest level
内心[內心]	nèixīn	heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter
磁铁[磁鐵]	cítiě	magnet
啥[啥]	shá	dialectal equivalent of 什麼|什么[shen2 me5]; also pr. [sha4]
知足[知足]	zhīzú	content with one's situation; to know contentment (hence happiness)
嘴角[嘴角]	zuǐjiǎo	corner of the mouth
扬[揚]	yáng	to raise; to hoist; the action of tossing or winnowing; scattering (in the wind); to flutter; to propagate
装傻[裝傻]	zhuāngshǎ	to act stupid; to pretend to be naive
窝子[窩子]	wōzi	lair; den; stronghold
长远[長遠]	chángyuǎn	long-term; long-range
相爱[相愛]	xiāng'ài	to love each other
抵挡[抵擋]	dǐdǎng	to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off; to withstand
翻来覆去[翻來覆去]	fānláifùqù	to toss and turn (sleeplessly); again and again
转赠[轉贈]	zhuǎnzèng	to pass on a present
效应[效應]	xiàoyìng	effect (scientific phenomenon)
喽[嘍]	lou	(final particle equivalent to 了[le5]); (particle calling attention to, or mildly warning of, a situation)
普通人[普通人]	pǔtōngrén	ordinary person; private citizen; people; the person in the street
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/50 words - 15 min
小瞧[小瞧]	xiǎoqiáo	(coll.) to look down on; to underestimate
拱手[拱手]	gǒngshǒu	to cup one's hands in obeisance or greeting; (fig.) submissive
母子[母子]	mǔzǐ	mother and child; parent and subsidiary (companies); principal and interest
油腻[油膩]	yóunì	grease; greasy food; oily; rich (of food); fatty; greasy and dirty; a slippery character
满口答应[滿口答應]	mǎnkǒudāying	to readily consent
邀约[邀約]	yāoyuē	to invite; to make an appointment
人气[人氣]	rénqì	popularity; personality; character
领袖[領袖]	lǐngxiù	leader; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
比价[比價]	bǐjià	price relations; parity; rate of exchange
紧急[緊急]	jǐnjí	urgent; emergency
俱[俱]	jù	entirely; without exception; (literary) to be together; to be alike
现成[現成]	xiànchéng	ready-made; readily available
摁[摁]	èn	to press (with finger)
惹祸[惹禍]	rěhuò	to stir up trouble; to invite disaster
无所谓[無所謂]	wúsuǒwèi	to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be
甩[甩]	shuǎi	to throw; to fling; to swing; to leave behind; to throw off; to dump (sb)
油嘴滑舌[油嘴滑舌]	yóuzuǐhuáshé	glib; oily-mouthed and smooth talking
冷战[冷戰]	lěngzhàn	cold war; (fig.) strained relationship; to be barely on speaking terms
赌气[賭氣]	dǔqì	to act in a fit of pique; to get in a huff; to be peeved
打击[打擊]	dǎjī	to hit; to strike; to attack; to crack down on sth; blow; (psychological) shock; percussion (music)
养家糊口[養家糊口]	yǎngjiāhúkǒu	to support one's family (idiom); to have difficulty feeding a family
难堪[難堪]	nánkān	hard to take; embarrassed
切点[切點]	qiēdiǎn	contact (math.)
奉贤[奉賢]	Fèngxián	Fengxian suburban district of Shanghai
女婿[女婿]	nǚxu	daughter's husband; son-in-law
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/75 words - 20 min
螃蟹[螃蟹]	pángxiè	crab; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
年糕[年糕]	niángāo	nian gao, New Year cake, typically a sweet, steamed cake made with glutinous rice flour
热乎[熱乎]	rèhu	warm; hot; affectionate; ardent
种草[種草]	zhòngcǎo	(Internet slang) to recommend a product to sb
藤[藤]	téng	rattan; cane; vine
红辣椒[紅辣椒]	hónglàjiāo	hot red pepper; chili
种子[種子]	zhǒngzi	seed; CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4]
说客[說客]	shuìkè	(old) itinerant political adviser; (fig.) lobbyist; go-between; mouthpiece; also pr. [shuo1 ke4]
这天[這天]	zhètiān	today; this day
夜班[夜班]	yèbān	night shift
踏实[踏實]	tāshi	firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind; free from anxiety; Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2]
笑话[笑話]	xiàohuà	joke; jest; CL:個|个[ge4]; to laugh at; to mock
急着[急著]	jízhe	urgently
疏忽[疏忽]	shūhu	to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness
看在眼里[看在眼裡]	kànzàiyǎnli	to observe; to take it all in
床头[床頭]	chuángtóu	bedhead; bedside; headboard
磕[磕]	kē	to tap; to knock (against sth hard); to knock (mud from boots, ashes from a pipe etc)
磕碰[磕碰]	kēpèng	to knock against; to bump into; to have a disagreement; to clash
忍耐[忍耐]	rěnnài	to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself; patience; endurance
分清[分清]	fēnqīng	to distinguish (between different things); to make distinctions clear
利弊[利弊]	lìbì	pros and cons; merits and drawbacks; advantages and disadvantages
支撑[支撐]	zhīchēng	to prop up; to support; strut; brace
周游世界[周遊世界]	zhōuyóushìjiè	to travel around the world
不无[不無]	bùwú	not without
缠身[纏身]	chánshēn	(of an illness, debt etc) to plague sb; to preoccupy sb; difficult to get rid of
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/100 words - 26 min
心想[心想]	xīnxiǎng	to think to oneself; to think; to assume
阄[鬮]	jiū	lots (to be drawn); lot (in a game of chance)
老天[老天]	lǎotiān	God; Heavens
庆功[慶功]	qìnggōng	to celebrate a heroic deed
堂[堂]	táng	(main) hall; large room for a specific purpose; CL:間|间[jian1]; relationship between cousins etc on the paternal side of a family; of the same clan; classifier for classes, lectures etc; classifier for sets of furniture
驰[馳]	chí	to run fast; to speed; to gallop; to disseminate; to spread
久仰[久仰]	jiǔyǎng	honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you.; It's an honor to meet you at last.
名片[名片]	míngpiàn	(business) card
有限[有限]	yǒuxiàn	limited; finite
忙活[忙活]	mánghuo	to be really busy; pressing business
大规模[大規模]	dàguīmó	large scale; extensive; wide scale; broad scale
后起之秀[後起之秀]	hòuqǐzhīxiù	an up-and-coming youngster; new talent; a brilliant younger generation
舌头[舌頭]	shétou	tongue; CL:個|个[ge4]; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information
报价[報價]	bàojià	to quote a price; quoted price; quote
头条[頭條]	tóutiáo	lead story (on the news)
硬[硬]	yìng	hard; stiff; strong; firm; resolutely; doggedly; good (quality); able (person)
合理[合理]	hélǐ	rational; reasonable; fair
涉猎[涉獵]	shèliè	to skim (through a book); to read cursorily; to dip into
盲目[盲目]	mángmù	blind; blindly; ignorant; lacking understanding
引导[引導]	yǐndǎo	to guide; to lead (around); to conduct; to boot; introduction; primer
举[舉]	jǔ	to lift; to hold up; to cite; to enumerate; to act; to raise; to choose; to elect; act; move; deed
例子[例子]	lìzi	case; (for) instance; example; CL:個|个[ge4]
材质[材質]	cáizhì	texture of timber; quality of material; material (that sth is made of)
影响力[影響力]	yǐngxiǎnglì	influence; impact
熟知[熟知]	shúzhī	to be well acquainted with
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/125 words - 32 min
建立[建立]	jiànlì	to establish; to set up; to found
市场价[市場價]	shìchǎngjià	market price
略微[略微]	lüèwēi	a little bit; slightly
往后[往後]	wǎnghòu	from now on; in the future; time to come
平常[平常]	píngcháng	ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily
插[插]	chā	to insert; stick in; pierce; to take part in; to interfere; to interpose
短期[短期]	duǎnqī	short term; short-term
大腕[大腕]	dàwàn	star; big shot; celebrity; leading actor; authority (slang)
捆绑[捆綁]	kǔnbǎng	to bind
铺[鋪]	pū	to spread; to display; to set up; (old) holder for door-knocker
铺[鋪]	pù	plank bed; place to sleep; shop; store; (old) relay station
为止[為止]	wéizhǐ	until; (used in combination with words like 到[dao4] or 至[zhi4] in constructs of the form 到...為止|到...为止)
蔫儿[蔫兒]	niānr5	erhua variant of 蔫[nian1]
打的[打的]	dǎdī	(coll.) to take a taxi; to go by taxi
姜[姜]	jiāng	variant of 薑|姜[jiang1]
天真[天真]	tiānzhēn	naive; innocent; artless
杀熟[殺熟]	shāshú	to swindle associates, friends or relatives
年少无知[年少無知]	niánshàowúzhī	young and inexperienced; unsophisticated
羞耻[羞恥]	xiūchǐ	(a feeling of) shame
不久前[不久前]	bùjiǔqián	not long ago
毫不费力[毫不費力]	háobùfèilì	effortless; not expending the slightest effort
悲[悲]	bēi	sad; sadness; sorrow; grief
独身[獨身]	dúshēn	unmarried; single
觉悟[覺悟]	juéwù	to come to understand; to realize; consciousness; awareness; Buddhist enlightenment (Sanskrit: cittotpāda)
历尽[歷盡]	lìjìn	to have experienced a lot of; to have been through
帆[帆]	fān	sail; Taiwan pr. [fan2], except 帆布[fan1 bu4] canvas
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/150 words - 35 min
搁浅[擱淺]	gēqiǎn	to be stranded (of ship); to run aground; fig. to run into difficulties and stop
船[船]	chuán	boat; vessel; ship; CL:條|条[tiao2],艘[sou1],隻|只[zhi1]
浪潮[浪潮]	làngcháo	wave; tides
来临[來臨]	láilín	to approach; to come closer
失恋[失戀]	shīliàn	to lose one's love; to break up (in a romantic relationship); to feel jilted
诗人[詩人]	shīrén	bard; poet
早已[早已]	zǎoyǐ	long ago; for a long time
起航[起航]	qǐháng	(of a ship) to set sail; (of an aeroplane) to take off; also written 啟航|启航[qi3 hang2]
切实[切實]	qièshí	feasible; realistic; practical; earnestly; conscientiously
台式[台式]	táishì	(of an appliance) tabletop model; (of a computer) desktop model
练[練]	liàn	to practice; to train; to drill; to perfect (one's skill); exercise
相扑[相撲]	xiāngpū	sumo wrestling; also pr. [xiang4 pu1]
韩国[韓國]	Hánguó	South Korea (Republic of Korea); Han, one of the Seven Hero States of the Warring States 戰國七雄|战国七雄[zhan4 guo2 qi1 xiong2]; Korea from the fall of the Joseon dynasty in 1897
抽[抽]	chōu	to draw out; to pull out from in between; to remove part of the whole; (of certain plants) to sprout or bud; to whip or thrash
脂[脂]	zhī	fat; rouge (cosmetics); resin
人命[人命]	rénmìng	human life; CL:條|条[tiao2]
恐龙[恐龍]	kǒnglóng	dinosaur; CL:頭|头[tou2]; (slang) ugly person
成年人[成年人]	chéngniánrén	adult person
放纵[放縱]	fàngzòng	to indulge; to pamper; to connive at; permissive; indulgent; self-indulgent; unrestrained; undisciplined; uncultured; boorish
代价[代價]	dàijià	price; cost; consideration (in share dealing)
悄悄[悄悄]	qiāoqiāo	quietly; secretly; stealthily; quiet; worried; Taiwan pr. [qiao3 qiao3]
大学生[大學生]	dàxuéshēng	university student; college student
名花有主[名花有主]	mínghuāyǒuzhǔ	the girl is already taken (idiom)
土[土]	tǔ	earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1]
充[充]	chōng	to fill; to satisfy; to fulfill; to act in place of; substitute; sufficient; full
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/175 words - 39 min
桃花[桃花]	táohuā	peach blossom; (fig.) love affair
档期[檔期]	dàngqī	slot within a schedule; timeslot (for a TV program, a session with a photographer etc); range of dates in which an event is to be held (film screening, exhibition etc)
改期[改期]	gǎiqī	to reschedule; to rearrange (e.g. a meeting); to postpone
毁[毀]	huǐ	to destroy; to damage; to ruin; to defame; to slander
听错[聽錯]	tīngcuò	to mishear
农产品[農產品]	nóngchǎnpǐn	agricultural produce
达人[達人]	dárén	expert; person who takes things philosophically
推介[推介]	tuījiè	promotion; to promote; to introduce and recommend
提倡[提倡]	tíchàng	to promote; to advocate
废气[廢氣]	fèiqì	exhaust gas; industrial waste gas; steam
排放[排放]	páifàng	emission; discharge; exhaust (gas etc)
绿化[綠化]	lǜhuà	to make green with plants; to reforest; (Internet slang) Islamization
卖点[賣點]	màidiǎn	selling point
这类[這類]	zhèlèi	this kind (of)
屏幕[屏幕]	píngmù	screen (TV, computer or movie)
具[具]	jù	tool; device; utensil; equipment; instrument; talent; ability; to possess; to have; to provide; to furnish; to state; classifier for devices, coffins, dead bodies
交集[交集]	jiāojí	intersection (symbol ∩) (set theory)
即便[即便]	jíbiàn	even if; even though; right away; immediately
具有[具有]	jùyǒu	to have; to possess
绿[綠]	lǜ	green
蛙[蛙]	wā	frog; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
取得[取得]	qǔdé	to acquire; to get; to obtain
担任[擔任]	dānrèn	to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as
首席[首席]	shǒuxí	chief (representative, correspondent etc)
护航[護航]	hùháng	a naval escort; to convoy
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/200 words - 43 min
口径[口徑]	kǒujìng	caliber; diameter of opening
统一[統一]	tǒngyī	to unify; to unite; to integrate
发稿[發稿]	fāgǎo	(of a publisher) to send a manuscript off to the printer; (of a journalist) to send a dispatch
调遣[調遣]	diàoqiǎn	to dispatch; to assign; a dispatch
分头[分頭]	fēntóu	separately; severally; parted hair
下功夫[下功夫]	xiàgōngfu	see 下工夫[xia4 gong1 fu5]
出动[出動]	chūdòng	to start out on a trip; to dispatch troops
座椅[座椅]	zuòyǐ	seat
规[規]	guī	compass; a rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to scheme
五号[五號]	wǔhào	the fifth; fifth day of a month
深海[深海]	shēnhǎi	deep sea
蓝色[藍色]	lánsè	blue (color)
唐[唐]	táng	to exaggerate; empty; in vain; old variant of 螗[tang2]
红色[紅色]	hóngsè	red (color); revolutionary
上帝[上帝]	Shàngdì	God
游[遊]	yóu	to walk; to tour; to roam; to travel
分心[分心]	fēnxīn	to distract
专心[專心]	zhuānxīn	to concentrate; absorption; concentration; engrossed
大巴[大巴]	dàbā	(coll.) large bus; coach; (abbr. for 大型巴士)
首发[首發]	shǒufā	first issue; first public showing
驾车[駕車]	jiàchē	to drive a vehicle
数量[數量]	shùliàng	amount; quantity; CL:個|个[ge4]; quantitative
充足[充足]	chōngzú	adequate; sufficient; abundant
灯光[燈光]	dēngguāng	(stage) lighting; light
音响[音響]	yīnxiǎng	sound; acoustics; audio; hi-fi system; stereo sound system; abbr. for 組合音響|组合音响[zu3 he2 yin1 xiang3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep17/218 words - 44 min
设备[設備]	shèbèi	equipment; facilities; installations; CL:個|个[ge4]
调试[調試]	tiáoshì	to debug; to adjust components during testing; debugging
安保[安保]	ānbǎo	to maintain security (abbr.)
到场[到場]	dàochǎng	to show up; present (at the scene)
通告[通告]	tōnggào	to announce; to give notice
进步[進步]	jìnbù	progress; improvement; to improve; to progress; CL:個|个[ge4]
并非[並非]	bìngfēi	really isn't
浪得虚名[浪得虛名]	làngdéxūmíng	to have an undeserved reputation (idiom)
香港[香港]	Xiānggǎng	Hong Kong
武侠[武俠]	wǔxiá	martial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, theatrical and cinema genre); knight-errant
就绪[就緒]	jiùxù	to be ready; to be in order
农家[農家]	nóngjiā	peasant family
采摘[採摘]	cǎizhāi	to pluck; to pick
园[園]	yuán	land used for growing plants; site used for public recreation; abbr. for a place ending in 園|园, such as a botanical garden 植物園|植物园, kindergarten 幼兒園|幼儿园 etc
自营[自營]	zìyíng	self-operated; to operate one's own business
机构[機構]	jīgòu	mechanism; structure; organization; agency; institution; CL:所[suo3]
突发[突發]	tūfā	to burst out suddenly; sudden outburst
卸货[卸貨]	xièhuò	to unload; to discharge cargo
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep18/25 words - 5 min
对过[對過]	duìguò	across; opposite; the other side
通盘[通盤]	tōngpán	across the board; comprehensive; overall; global
周到[周到]	zhōudào	thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough; also pr. [zhou1 dao5]
在座[在座]	zàizuò	to be present
同仁[同仁]	tóngrén	variant of 同人[tong2 ren2]
热烈[熱烈]	rèliè	enthusiastic; ardent; warm
致辞[致辭]	zhìcí	to express in words or writing; to make a speech (esp. short introduction, vote of thanks, afterword, funeral homily etc); to address (an audience); same as 致詞|致词
莅临[蒞臨]	lìlín	to arrive (esp. of notable person); to visit (more formal than 光臨|光临[guang1 lin2])
鲜明[鮮明]	xiānmíng	bright; clear-cut; distinct
呼吸[呼吸]	hūxī	to breathe
万无一失[萬無一失]	wànwúyīshī	surefire; absolutely safe (idiom)
刀片[刀片]	dāopiàn	blade; razor blade; tool bit
模块化[模塊化]	mókuàihuà	modularity
组件[組件]	zǔjiàn	module; unit; component; assembly
统[統]	tǒng	to gather; to unite; to unify; whole
冰冷[冰冷]	bīnglěng	ice-cold
工业[工業]	gōngyè	industry
伙伴[伙伴]	huǒbàn	partner; companion; comrade
打造[打造]	dǎzào	to create; to build; to develop; to forge (of metal)
精美[精美]	jīngměi	delicate; fine; refinement
常识[常識]	chángshí	common sense; general knowledge; CL:門|门[men2]
勿[勿]	wù	do not
躁[躁]	zào	hot-tempered; impatient
耽搁[耽擱]	dānge	to tarry; to delay; to stop over
行李[行李]	xíngli	luggage; CL:件[jian4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep18/50 words - 13 min
卸[卸]	xiè	to unload; to unhitch; to remove or strip; to get rid of
清点[清點]	qīngdiǎn	to check; to make inventory
开走[開走]	kāizǒu	to go (of car, train etc); to drive off
后排[後排]	hòupái	the back row
篓子[簍子]	lǒuzi	basket
自责[自責]	zìzé	to blame oneself
答对[答對]	dáduì	(usually used in the negative) to answer or reply to sb's question
商店[商店]	shāngdiàn	store; shop; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4]
水解[水解]	shuǐjiě	hydrolysis (chemical reaction with water)
店铺[店鋪]	diànpù	store; shop
暂停[暫停]	zàntíng	to suspend; time-out (e.g. in sports); stoppage; pause (media player)
因此[因此]	yīncǐ	thus; consequently; as a result
此刻[此刻]	cǐkè	this moment; now; at present
加紧[加緊]	jiājǐn	to intensify; to speed up; to step up
如期[如期]	rúqī	as scheduled; on time; punctual
手下留情[手下留情]	shǒuxiàliúqíng	lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me; Do not judge me too harshly.; Look favorably on my humble efforts.
失误[失誤]	shīwù	lapse; mistake; to make a mistake; fault; service fault (in volleyball, tennis etc)
在所难免[在所難免]	zàisuǒnánmiǎn	to be unavoidable (idiom)
购[購]	gòu	to buy; to purchase
优惠[優惠]	yōuhuì	privilege; favorable (terms); preferential (treatment); discount (price)
力度[力度]	lìdù	strength; vigor; efforts; (music) dynamics
现金[現金]	xiànjīn	cash
扭转[扭轉]	niǔzhuǎn	to reverse; to turn around (an undesirable situation); (mechanics) torsion
来宾[來賓]	láibīn	guest; visitor
耐心[耐心]	nàixīn	to be patient; patience
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep18/75 words - 18 min
等候[等候]	děnghòu	to wait; to wait for
致歉[致歉]	zhìqiàn	to apologize; to express regret
郑重[鄭重]	zhèngzhòng	serious; solemn
折合[折合]	zhéhé	to convert into; to amount to; to be equivalent to
抵扣[抵扣]	dǐkòu	to deduct from; to compensate
此外[此外]	cǐwài	besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore
划算[划算]	huásuàn	to calculate; to weigh (pros and cons); to view as profitable; worthwhile; value for money; cost-effective
亏本[虧本]	kuīběn	to make a loss
群众[群眾]	qúnzhòng	mass; multitude; the masses
力量[力量]	lìliang	power; force; strength
老乡[老鄉]	lǎoxiāng	fellow townsman; fellow villager; sb from the same hometown
田野[田野]	tiányě	field; open land; CL:片[pian4]
近道[近道]	jìndào	shortcut; a quicker method
不为人知[不為人知]	bùwéirénzhī	not known to anyone; secret; unknown
乡间[鄉間]	xiāngjiān	in the country; rural; pastoral
小道[小道]	xiǎodào	bypath; trail; bribery as a means of achieving a goal; minor arts (Confucian reference to agriculture, medicine, divination, and other professions unworthy of a gentleman)
战车[戰車]	zhànchē	war chariot; tank
熊[熊]	xióng	bear; (coll.) to scold; to rebuke; (coll.) weak; incapable
考拉[考拉]	kǎolā	koala (loanword)
检讨[檢討]	jiǎntǎo	to examine or inspect; self-criticism; review
丢掉[丟掉]	diūdiào	to lose; to throw away; to discard; to cast away
率[率]	lǜ	rate; frequency
率[率]	shuài	to lead; to command; rash; hasty; frank; straightforward; generally; usually
预期[預期]	yùqī	to expect; to anticipate
出面[出面]	chūmiàn	to appear personally; to step in; to step forth; to show up
果断[果斷]	guǒduàn	firm; decisive
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep18/100 words - 25 min
决策[決策]	juécè	strategic decision; decision-making; policy decision; to determine policy
有条不紊[有條不紊]	yǒutiáobùwěn	regular and thorough (idiom); methodically arranged
愧[愧]	kuì	ashamed
星座[星座]	xīngzuò	constellation; astrological sign; CL:張|张[zhang1]
悬[懸]	xuán	to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved; baseless; without foundation
双重[雙重]	shuāngchóng	double
零[零]	líng	zero; nought; zero sign; fractional; fragmentary; odd (of numbers); (placed between two numbers to indicate a smaller quantity followed by a larger one); fraction; (in mathematics) remainder (after division); extra; to wither and fall; to wither
创下[創下]	chuàngxià	to establish; to set (a new record)
一举[一舉]	yījǔ	a move; an action; in one move; at a stroke; in one go
榜[榜]	bǎng	notice or announcement; list of names; public roll of successful examinees
冠军[冠軍]	guànjūn	champion; CL:個|个[ge4]
挨[挨]	āi	in order; in sequence; close to; adjacent to
挨[挨]	ái	to suffer; to endure; to pull through (hard times); to delay; to stall; to play for time; to dawdle
一级[一級]	yījí	first class; category A
表彰[表彰]	biǎozhāng	to honor; to commend; to cite (in dispatches)
正事[正事]	zhèngshì	one's proper business
犒劳[犒勞]	kàoláo	to reward with food and drink; to feast (sb); presents of food etc made to troops; Taiwan pr. [kao4 lao4]
丫头[丫頭]	yātou	girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment)
一再[一再]	yīzài	repeatedly
告白[告白]	gàobái	to announce publicly; to explain oneself; to reveal one's feelings; to confess; to declare one's love
圣旨[聖旨]	shèngzhǐ	imperial edict
杵[杵]	chǔ	pestle; to poke
全盘[全盤]	quánpán	overall; comprehensive
息怒[息怒]	xīnù	to calm down; to quell one's anger
难缠[難纏]	nánchán	(usu. of people) difficult; demanding; troublesome; unreasonable; hard to deal with
天马行空[天馬行空]	tiānmǎxíngkōng	like a heavenly steed, soaring across the skies (idiom); (of writing, calligraphy etc) bold and imaginative; unconstrained in style
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep18/125 words - 38 min
切合实际[切合實際]	qièhéshíjì	practical; corresponding to reality; geared to practical situations
期望[期望]	qīwàng	to have expectations; to earnestly hope; expectation; hope
卡通[卡通]	kǎtōng	cartoon (loanword)
省事[省事]	shěngshì	to simplify matters; to save trouble
宁可[寧可]	nìngkě	preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...); would rather; (would) be better to; (to pick) the lesser of two evils
摧残[摧殘]	cuīcán	to ravage; to ruin
坚决[堅決]	jiānjué	firm; resolute; determined
惩罚[懲罰]	chéngfá	penalty; punishment; to punish
电影院[電影院]	diànyǐngyuàn	cinema; movie theater; CL:家[jia1],座[zuo4]
生病[生病]	shēngbìng	to fall ill
绘图[繪圖]	huìtú	to draw; to draft; drawing; drafting
数位[數位]	shùwèi	digital
购物车[購物車]	gòuwùchē	shopping cart
千里[千里]	qiānlǐ	a thousand miles; a thousand li (i.e. 500 kilometers); a long distance
盆[盆]	pén	basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗[dou3] and 8 升[sheng1], approx 128 liters; CL:個|个[ge4]
冷水[冷水]	lěngshuǐ	cold water; unboiled water; fig. not yet ready (of plans)
打动[打動]	dǎdòng	to move (to pity); arousing (sympathy); touching
摘[摘]	zhāi	to take; to borrow; to pick (flowers, fruit etc); to pluck; to select; to remove; to take off (glasses, hat etc)
知音[知音]	zhīyīn	intimate friend; soul mate
气死[氣死]	qìsǐ	to infuriate; to be furious; to die from an excess of anger
罚单[罰單]	fádān	violation ticket; infringement notice
走人[走人]	zǒurén	(coll.) to leave; to beat it
冒火[冒火]	màohuǒ	to get angry; to burn with rage
大四[大四]	dàsì	fourth-year university student
泥潭[泥潭]	nítán	quagmire
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep18/130 words - 41 min
陷[陷]	xiàn	pitfall; trap; to get stuck; to sink; to cave in; to frame (false charge); to capture (a city in battle); to fall (to the enemy); defect
打杂[打雜]	dǎzá	to do odd jobs; to do unskilled work
高铁[高鐵]	gāotiě	high speed rail
好比[好比]	hǎobǐ	to be just like; can be compared to
公交[公交]	gōngjiāo	public transportation; mass transit; abbr. for 公共交通[gong1 gong4 jiao1 tong1]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep19/25 words - 8 min
明儿[明兒]	míngr5	(coll.) tomorrow; one of these days; some day
排练[排練]	páiliàn	to rehearse; rehearsal
道别[道別]	dàobié	leave-taking; to say goodbye
揭穿[揭穿]	jiēchuān	to expose; to uncover
音乐[音樂]	yīnyuè	music; CL:張|张[zhang1],曲[qu3],段[duan4]
痴迷[痴迷]	chīmí	infatuated; obsessed
小学[小學]	xiǎoxué	elementary school; primary school; CL:個|个[ge4]
玩乐[玩樂]	wánlè	to play around; to disport oneself
二话没说[二話沒說]	èrhuàméishuō	see 二話不說|二话不说[er4 hua4 bu4 shuo1]
遭[遭]	zāo	to meet by chance (usually with misfortune); classifier for events: time, turn, incident
罪[罪]	zuì	guilt; crime; fault; blame; sin
喘[喘]	chuǎn	to gasp; to pant; asthma
无权[無權]	wúquán	to have no right; to have no authority
干涉[干涉]	gānshè	to interfere; to meddle; interference
留有[留有]	liúyǒu	to remain in existence; to retain
概念[概念]	gàiniàn	concept; idea; CL:個|个[ge4]
炮[炮]	pào	cannon; CL:座[zuo4]; firecracker
打响[打響]	dǎxiǎng	to start shooting or firing; to win an initial success; to succeed (of a plan)
珍藏[珍藏]	zhēncáng	collection; to collect (valuables)
说定[說定]	shuōdìng	to agree on; to settle on
深圳[深圳]	Shēnzhèn	Shenzhen subprovincial city in Guangdong, special economic zone close to Hong Kong
老大哥[老大哥]	lǎodàgē	big brother
插曲[插曲]	chāqǔ	music played during a movie, play etc; incidental music; music played in a theatrical interlude; (fig.) incident; episode
头功[頭功]	tóugōng	first class merit
再接再厉[再接再厲]	zàijiēzàilì	to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist; unremitting efforts
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep19/50 words - 18 min
贵人[貴人]	guìrén	nobility; person of high rank
开展[開展]	kāizhǎn	to launch; to develop; to unfold; (of an exhibition etc) to open
领路[領路]	lǐnglù	to lead the way
而言[而言]	éryán	with regard to (preceding phrase)
必然[必然]	bìrán	inevitable; certain; necessity
诱人[誘人]	yòurén	attractive; alluring; captivating; to attract; to captivate
油嘴[油嘴]	yóuzuǐ	eloquent and cunning; silver tongued
舌[舌]	shé	tongue
更上一层楼[更上一層樓]	gèngshàngyīcénglóu	to take it up a notch; to bring it up a level
解冻[解凍]	jiědòng	to melt; to thaw; to defrost; fig. to relax (repression, enmity etc)
爷[爺]	yé	grandpa; old gentleman
展开[展開]	zhǎnkāi	to unfold; to carry out; to be in full swing; to launch
猛烈[猛烈]	měngliè	fierce; violent (criticism etc)
攻势[攻勢]	gōngshì	(military) offensive
终极[終極]	zhōngjí	ultimate; final
技[技]	jì	skill
自个儿[自個兒]	zìgěr5	(dialect) oneself; by oneself
火苗[火苗]	huǒmiáo	flame
咻[咻]	xiū	call out; jeer
认知[認知]	rènzhī	cognition; cognitive; understanding; perception; awareness; to be cognizant of; to recognize; to realize
心心相印[心心相印]	xīnxīnxiāngyìn	two hearts beat as one (idiom); a kindred spirit
推开[推開]	tuīkāi	to push open (a gate etc); to push away; to reject; to decline
隐瞒[隱瞞]	yǐnmán	to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth
贷[貸]	dài	to lend on interest; to borrow; a loan; leniency; to make excuses; to pardon; to forgive
行情[行情]	hángqíng	market price; quotation of market price; the current market situation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep19/75 words - 26 min
不带[不帶]	bùdài	not to have; without; un-
劳务[勞務]	láowù	service (work done for money); services (as in "goods and services")
客房[客房]	kèfáng	guest room
分居[分居]	fēnjū	to separate (married couple); to live apart (of husband and wife, family members)
回绝[回絕]	huíjué	to rebuff; to refuse; to turn down
奔四[奔四]	bēnsì	to be pushing 40
同步[同步]	tóngbù	synchronous; to synchronize; to keep step with
传宗接代[傳宗接代]	chuánzōngjiēdài	to carry on one's ancestral line
一丁点[一丁點]	yīdīngdiǎn	a tiny bit; a wee bit
心疼[心疼]	xīnténg	to love dearly; to feel sorry for sb; to regret; to grudge; to be distressed
怨[怨]	yuàn	to blame; to complain
不只[不只]	bùzhǐ	not only; not merely
趋势[趨勢]	qūshì	trend; tendency
全国[全國]	quánguó	whole nation; nationwide; countrywide; national
否认[否認]	fǒurèn	to declare to be untrue; to deny
重用[重用]	zhòngyòng	to put in an important position
扪心自问[捫心自問]	ménxīnzìwèn	to ask oneself honestly; to search in one's heart
无愧[無愧]	wúkuì	to have a clear conscience; to feel no qualms
手脚[手腳]	shǒujiǎo	hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick; step in a procedure (CL: 道[dao4])
喘气[喘氣]	chuǎnqì	to breathe deeply; to pant
头脑[頭腦]	tóunǎo	brains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter); leader; boss
无助[無助]	wúzhù	helpless; helplessness; feeling useless; no help
教书[教書]	jiāoshū	to teach (in a school)
学生[學生]	xuésheng	student; schoolchild
甩掉[甩掉]	shuǎidiào	to throw off; to abandon; to cast off; to get rid of; to dump
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep19/100 words - 40 min
兴许[興許]	xìngxǔ	perhaps
盛[盛]	shèng	flourishing; vigorous; magnificent; extensively
伤感[傷感]	shānggǎn	sad; emotional; sentimental; pathos
三角[三角]	sānjiǎo	triangle
煲[煲]	bāo	to cook slowly over a low flame; pot; saucepan
埃及[埃及]	Āijí	Egypt
加那利群岛[加那利群島]	JiānàlìQúndǎo	Canary Islands
到时[到時]	dàoshí	at that (future) time
明信片[明信片]	míngxìnpiàn	postcard
信箱[信箱]	xìnxiāng	mailbox; post office box
玛雅人[瑪雅人]	Mǎyǎrén	Maya peoples
古迹[古蹟]	gǔjì	places of historic interest; historical sites; CL:個|个[ge4]
好球[好球]	hǎoqiú	(ball sports) good shot!; nice hit!; well played!
螺[螺]	luó	spiral shell; snail; conch
特产[特產]	tèchǎn	special local product; (regional) specialty
产地[產地]	chǎndì	source (of a product); place of origin; manufacturing location
秘方[祕方]	mìfāng	secret recipe
方子[方子]	fāngzi	prescription (of medicine)
灵光[靈光]	língguāng	divine light (around the Buddha); a halo; a miraculous column of light; (slang) jolly good!
骨子[骨子]	gǔzi	ribs; frame
翅膀[翅膀]	chìbǎng	wing; CL:個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]
强大[強大]	qiángdà	large; formidable; powerful; strong
顺路[順路]	shùnlù	by the way; while out doing sth else; conveniently
拔掉[拔掉]	bádiào	to pluck; to pull off; to pull out; to unplug
没电[沒電]	méidiàn	discharged; flat; dead (of batteries)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep19/112 words - 43 min
发动[發動]	fādòng	to start; to launch; to unleash; to mobilize; to arouse
舍不得[捨不得]	shěbude	to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge
嘱咐[囑咐]	zhǔfù	to tell; to exhort; injunction
一手[一手]	yīshǒu	a skill; mastery of a trade; by oneself; without outside help
痛痛快快[痛痛快快]	tòngtongkuàikuài	immediately; without a moment's hesitation; with alacrity; firing from the hip
半点[半點]	bàndiǎn	the least bit
宁[寧]	níng	peaceful; to pacify; to visit (one's parents etc)
宁[寧]	nìng	would rather; to prefer; how (emphatic); Taiwan pr. [ning2]
膀[膀]	bǎng	upper arm; wing
臂[臂]	bì	arm
感恩戴德[感恩戴德]	gǎn'ēndàidé	deeply grateful
肉麻[肉麻]	ròumá	sickening; corny; sappy; maudlin; fulsome (of praise)
总之[總之]	zǒngzhī	in a word; in short; in brief
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep20/25 words - 11 min
吐槽[吐槽]	tùcáo	(slang) to roast; to ridicule; also pr. [tu3 cao2]
寒暄[寒暄]	hánxuān	to exchange conventional greetings; to talk about the weather
托运[托運]	tuōyùn	to consign (goods); to check through (baggage)
就是说[就是說]	jiùshìshuō	in other words; that is
看不见[看不見]	kànbujiàn	unseen; to be invisible
换成[換成]	huànchéng	to exchange (sth) for (sth else); to replace with; to convert into
成败[成敗]	chéngbài	success or failure
右手[右手]	yòushǒu	right hand; right-hand side
前景[前景]	qiánjǐng	foreground; vista; (future) prospects; perspective
意气风发[意氣風發]	yìqìfēngfā	high-spirited; full of mettle
虚度[虛度]	xūdù	to fritter away (one's time)
出嫁[出嫁]	chūjià	to get married (of woman)
嫁妆[嫁妝]	jiàzhuang	dowry
怄气[慪氣]	òuqì	to sulk; to squabble
梗[梗]	gěng	branch; stem; stalk; CL:根[gen1]; to block; to hinder; (Tw) interesting, fresh, or amusing subject matter or scenario
归宿[歸宿]	guīsù	place to return to; home; final destination; ending
闪失[閃失]	shǎnshī	mishap; accident; accidental loss
心里有数[心裡有數]	xīnlǐyǒushù	to know the score (idiom); to be well aware of the situation
理想[理想]	lǐxiǎng	an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect
复习[複習]	fùxí	variant of 復習|复习[fu4 xi2]
顺着[順著]	shùnzhe	to follow; following; along
年级[年級]	niánjí	grade; year (in school, college etc); CL:個|个[ge4]
主任[主任]	zhǔrèn	director; head; CL:個|个[ge4]
提起[提起]	tíqǐ	to mention; to speak of; to lift; to pick up; to arouse; to raise (a topic, a heavy weight, one's fist, one's spirits etc)
好强[好強]	hàoqiáng	eager to be first
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep20/50 words - 21 min
刀子[刀子]	dāozi	knife; CL:把[ba3]
指责[指責]	zhǐzé	to criticize; to find fault with; to denounce
埋怨[埋怨]	mányuàn	to complain; to grumble (about); to reproach; to blame
应得[應得]	yīngdé	to deserve
多累[多累]	duōlèi	I have troubled you
羽绒服[羽絨服]	yǔróngfú	down-filled garment
暖和[暖和]	nuǎnhuo	warm; nice and warm
春节[春節]	Chūnjié	Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
前后[前後]	qiánhòu	around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear
冻[凍]	dòng	to freeze; to feel very cold; aspic or jelly
偷懒[偷懶]	tōulǎn	to goof off; to be lazy
不干不净[不乾不淨]	bùgānbùjìng	unclean; filthy; foul-mouthed
面膜[面膜]	miànmó	facial mask; cleanser; face pack; facial (treatment)
食补[食補]	shíbǔ	tonic food (food considered to be particularly healthful); to eat such foods
腿脚[腿腳]	tuǐjiǎo	legs and feet; ability to walk; strides
利索[利索]	lìsuo	nimble
识相[識相]	shíxiàng	sensitive; tactful
花样[花樣]	huāyàng	pattern; way of doing sth; trick; (sports) fancy-style (as figure skating etc)
震聋[震聾]	zhènlóng	to deafen
孤注一掷[孤注一擲]	gūzhùyīzhì	to stake all on one throw
张贴[張貼]	zhāngtiē	to post (a notice); to advertise
最少[最少]	zuìshǎo	at least; minimum; lowest (amount); minimal
翻倍[翻倍]	fānbèi	to double
贴身[貼身]	tiēshēn	worn next to the skin; close-fitting; personal (servant etc)
防守[防守]	fángshǒu	to defend; to protect (against)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep20/75 words - 31 min
肠胃炎[腸胃炎]	chángwèiyán	gastroenteritis
肠[腸]	cháng	intestines
胃炎[胃炎]	wèiyán	gastritis
钻[鑽]	zuān	to drill; to bore; to get into; to make one's way into; to enter (a hole); to thread one's way through; to study intensively; to dig into; to curry favor for personal gain
钻[鑽]	zuàn	an auger; diamond
值班[值班]	zhíbān	to work a shift; on duty
鸳鸯[鴛鴦]	yuānyāng	(bird species of China) mandarin duck (Aix galericulata); (fig.) affectionate couple; happily married couple
下水[下水]	xiàshuǐ	downstream; to go into the water; to put into water; to launch (a ship); fig. to fall into bad ways; to lead astray; to go to pot
患难[患難]	huànnàn	trials and tribulations
真情[真情]	zhēnqíng	real situation; the truth
安利[安利]	ānlì	to recommend (a product etc); to promote
情义[情義]	qíngyì	affection; comradeship
校友[校友]	xiàoyǒu	schoolmate; alumnus; alumna
大众[大眾]	dàzhòng	the masses; the great bulk of the population; popular (of music, science etc)
涮[涮]	shuàn	to rinse; to trick; to fool sb; to cook by dipping finely sliced ingredients briefly in boiling water or soup (generally done at the dining table)
催命[催命]	cuīmìng	to press sb to death; fig. to pressurize sb continually
消食[消食]	xiāoshí	to aid digestion
不对劲[不對勁]	bùduìjìn	not in good condition; wrong; fishy
折腾[折騰]	zhēteng	to toss from side to side (e.g. sleeplessly); to repeat sth over and over again; to torment sb; to play crazy; to squander (time, money)
番[番]	fān	foreign (non-Chinese); barbarian; classifier for occurrences (of an event, action or speech utterance); classifier for iterations: times, -fold (as in twofold etc); classifier for situations: kind, sort
发自[發自]	fāzì	to evolve from
换人[換人]	huànrén	to replace sb (personnel, sports team player etc); substitution
鼓手[鼓手]	gǔshǒu	drummer
救场[救場]	jiùchǎng	to save the show (for instance by stepping in for an absent actor)
架子[架子]	jiàzi	shelf; frame; stand; framework; airs; arrogance
节拍[節拍]	jiépāi	beat (music); meter
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep20/100 words - 36 min
风靡[風靡]	fēngmǐ	fashionable; popular
校园[校園]	xiàoyuán	campus
制品[製品]	zhìpǐn	products; goods
原木[原木]	yuánmù	logs
花纹[花紋]	huāwén	decorative design
小巧[小巧]	xiǎoqiǎo	small and exquisite; delicate; fine (features); compact; nifty
俏[俏]	qiào	good-looking; charming; (of goods) in great demand; (coll.) to season (food)
眼见[眼見]	yǎnjiàn	to see with one's own eyes; very soon
别致[別致]	biézhì	variant of 別緻|别致[bie2 zhi4]
陀螺[陀螺]	tuóluó	spinning top; gyroscope
童心[童心]	tóngxīn	childish heart; childish innocence
留恋[留戀]	liúliàn	reluctant to leave; to hate to have to go; to recall fondly
舍[舍]	shè	residence
犹豫[猶豫]	yóuyù	to hesitate
锁[鎖]	suǒ	to lock up; to lock; lock; CL:把[ba3]
舒适[舒適]	shūshì	cozy; snug
妨碍[妨礙]	fáng'ài	to hinder; to obstruct
冒[冒]	mào	to emit; to give off; to send out (or up, forth); to brave; to face; reckless; to falsely adopt (sb's identity etc); to feign; (literary) to cover
念头[念頭]	niàntou	thought; idea; intention
逃离[逃離]	táolí	to run out; to escape
上进[上進]	shàngjìn	to make progress; to do better; fig. ambitious to improve oneself; to move forwards
名义[名義]	míngyì	name; titular; nominal; in name; ostensible purpose
自欺欺人[自欺欺人]	zìqīqīrén	to deceive others and to deceive oneself; to believe one's own lies
快要[快要]	kuàiyào	almost; nearly; almost all
转动[轉動]	zhuǎndòng	to turn sth around; to swivel
转动[轉動]	zhuàndòng	to rotate (about an axis); to revolve; to turn; to move in a circle; to gyrate
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep20/125 words - 42 min
推手[推手]	tuīshǒu	promoter; advocate; driving force; pushing hands (two-person training routine esp. in t'ai chi)
模式[模式]	móshì	mode; method; pattern
爽约[爽約]	shuǎngyuē	to miss an appointment
感触[感觸]	gǎnchù	one's thoughts and feelings; emotional stirring; moved; touched
说出[說出]	shuōchū	to speak out; to declare (one's view)
感性[感性]	gǎnxìng	perception; perceptual; sensibility; sensitive; emotional; sentimental
有幸[有幸]	yǒuxìng	fortunately
包容[包容]	bāoróng	to pardon; to forgive; to show tolerance; to contain; to hold; inclusive
得以[得以]	déyǐ	able to; so that sb can; enabling; in order to; finally in a position to; with sth in view
鼎力[鼎力]	dǐnglì	(honorific) your kind efforts; thanks to your help
大海[大海]	dàhǎi	sea; ocean
航行[航行]	hángxíng	to sail; to fly; to navigate
舵手[舵手]	duòshǒu	helmsman
以来[以來]	yǐlái	since (a previous event)
将军[將軍]	jiāngjūn	general; high-ranking military officer; to check or checkmate; fig. to embarrass; to challenge; to put sb on the spot
火车[火車]	huǒchē	train; CL:列[lie4],節|节[jie2],班[ban1],趟[tang4]
功不可没[功不可沒]	gōngbùkěmò	one's contributions cannot go unnoticed (idiom)
竭尽[竭盡]	jiéjìn	to use up; to exhaust
陌生[陌生]	mòshēng	strange; unfamiliar
陀[陀]	tuó	(phonetic); declivity; steep bank
绊脚石[絆腳石]	bànjiǎoshí	stumbling block; obstacle; someone who gets in your way
掌控[掌控]	zhǎngkòng	to control; in control of
木头[木頭]	mùtou	slow-witted; blockhead; log (of wood, timber etc); CL:塊|块[kuai4],根[gen1]
独一无二[獨一無二]	dúyīwú'èr	unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it
装饰品[裝飾品]	zhuāngshìpǐn	ornament
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep20/126 words - 42 min
一路平安[一路平安]	yīlùpíng'ān	to have a pleasant journey; Bon voyage!
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/25 words - 7 min
摩托[摩托]	mótuō	motor (loanword); motorbike
闷闷不乐[悶悶不樂]	mènmènbùlè	depressed; sulky; moody; unhappy
暴力[暴力]	bàolì	violence; force; violent
某[某]	mǒu	some; a certain; sb or sth indefinite; such-and-such
施[施]	shī	to grant; to give; to bestow; to act; to carry out
援[援]	yuán	to help; to assist; to aid
鞭长莫及[鞭長莫及]	biānchángmòjí	lit. the whip cannot reach (idiom); beyond one's influence; too far to be able to help
枪[槍]	qiāng	gun; firearm; rifle; spear; thing with shape or function similar to a gun; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3],桿|杆[gan3],條|条[tiao2],枝[zhi1]; to substitute for another person in a test; to knock; classifier for rifle shots
弹[彈]	dàn	crossball; bullet; shot; shell; ball
弹[彈]	tán	to pluck (a string); to play (a string instrument); to spring or leap; to shoot (e.g. with a catapult); (of cotton) to fluff or tease; to flick; to flip; to accuse; to impeach; elastic (of materials)
扛[扛]	káng	to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc)
眼神[眼神]	yǎnshén	expression or emotion showing in one's eyes; meaningful glance; wink; eyesight (dialect)
拜金[拜金]	bàijīn	to worship money; to be mad about money
张爱玲[張愛玲]	ZhāngÀilíng	Eileen Chang (1920-1995), famous Chinese-American novelist
炉[爐]	lú	stove; furnace
薇[薇]	wēi	Osmunda regalis, a species of fern; Taiwan pr. [wei2]
语录[語錄]	yǔlù	quotation (from a book or existing source)
配置[配置]	pèizhì	to deploy; to allocate; configuration; allocation
富商[富商]	fùshāng	rich merchant
司徒[司徒]	Sītú	minister of education (history); two-character surname Situ
协[協]	xié	to cooperate; to harmonize; to help; to assist; to join
葛[葛]	gé	kudzu (Pueraria lobata); hemp cloth
琪[琪]	qí	fine jade
心中[心中]	xīnzhōng	central point; in one's thoughts; in one's heart
情报[情報]	qíngbào	information; intelligence
记账[記賬]	jìzhàng	to keep accounts; bookkeeping; to charge to an account
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/50 words - 12 min
花招[花招]	huāzhāo	trick; maneuver; razzle-dazzle; (martial arts) fancy move; flourish
反常[反常]	fǎncháng	unusual; abnormal
恐[恐]	kǒng	afraid; frightened; to fear
诈[詐]	zhà	to cheat; to swindle; to pretend; to feign; to draw sb out; to try to extract information by deceit or bluff
线上[線上]	xiànshàng	online
投缘[投緣]	tóuyuán	to be kindred spirits; to hit it off
视角[視角]	shìjiǎo	viewpoint; angle on sth; perspective
沦陷[淪陷]	lúnxiàn	to fall into enemy hands; to be occupied; to degenerate; to submerge
舞会[舞會]	wǔhuì	dance; ball; party; CL:場|场[chang3]
找对象[找對象]	zhǎoduìxiàng	to seek a marriage partner; looking for a mate
读书[讀書]	dúshū	to read a book; to study; to attend school
吃不消[吃不消]	chībuxiāo	to be unable to tolerate or endure; to find sth difficult to manage
硕士生[碩士生]	shuòshìshēng	Master's degree student
至今[至今]	zhìjīn	so far; to this day; until now
吊[吊]	diào	to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person
博士[博士]	bóshì	doctor; court academician (in feudal China); Ph.D.
嫁女[嫁女]	jiànǚ	to marry off a daughter
媳[媳]	xí	daughter-in-law
看样子[看樣子]	kànyàngzi	it seems; it looks as if
吓跑[嚇跑]	xiàpǎo	to scare away
客服[客服]	kèfú	customer service
忍心[忍心]	rěnxīn	to have the heart to do sth; to steel oneself to a task
白菜[白菜]	báicài	Chinese cabbage; pak choi; CL:棵[ke1], 個|个[ge4]
任人[任人]	rènrén	to appoint (sb to a post)
拣[揀]	jiǎn	to choose; to pick; to sort out; to pick up
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/75 words - 14 min
公益[公益]	gōngyì	public good; public welfare
质点[質點]	zhìdiǎn	point mass; particle
低端[低端]	dīduān	low-end
相亲[相親]	xiāngqīn	blind date; arranged interview to evaluate a proposed marriage partner (Taiwan pr. [xiang4 qin1]); to be deeply attached to each other
实名[實名]	shímíng	real-name (registration etc); non-anonymous
认证[認證]	rènzhèng	to authenticate; to approve
匹配[匹配]	pǐpèi	to mate or marry; to match; matching; compatible
男女[男女]	nánnǚ	male-female; male and female
使命[使命]	shǐmìng	mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself; a calling
精准[精準]	jīngzhǔn	accurate; exact; precise; precision
事关[事關]	shìguān	to concern; on (some topic); about; concerning; to have importance for
终身[終身]	zhōngshēn	lifelong; all one's life; marriage
年内[年內]	niánnèi	during the current year
伴侣[伴侶]	bànlǚ	companion; mate; partner
半价[半價]	bànjià	half price
心仪[心儀]	xīnyí	to admire
额[額]	é	forehead; horizontal tablet or inscribed board; specified number or amount
退款[退款]	tuìkuǎn	to refund; refund
优质[優質]	yōuzhì	excellent quality
清华[清華]	Qīnghuá	abbr. for 清華大學|清华大学[Qing1 hua2 Da4 xue2]
海归[海歸]	hǎiguī	sb who has come back to China after gaining overseas experience (a pun on 海龜|海龟[hai3 gui1]); to return to China after a period of study or work overseas
咪[咪]	mī	sound for calling a cat
保健[保健]	bǎojiàn	health protection; health care; to maintain in good health
婚宴[婚宴]	hūnyàn	wedding reception
交朋友[交朋友]	jiāopéngyou	to make friends; (dialect) to start an affair with sb
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/100 words - 20 min
骗人[騙人]	piànrén	to cheat sb; a scam
册[冊]	cè	book; booklet; classifier for books
打扮[打扮]	dǎban	to decorate; to dress; to make up; to adorn; manner of dressing; style of dress
漂[漂]	piāo	to float; to drift
漂[漂]	piào	elegant; polished
成千上万[成千上萬]	chéngqiānshàngwàn	lit. by the thousands and tens of thousands (idiom); untold numbers; innumerable; thousands upon thousands
终身大事[終身大事]	zhōngshēndàshì	major turning point of lifelong import (esp. marriage)
有情[有情]	yǒuqíng	to be in love; sentient beings (Buddhism)
滚滚[滾滾]	gǔngǔn	to surge on; to roll on
红尘[紅塵]	hóngchén	the world of mortals (Buddhism); human society; worldly affairs
配对[配對]	pèiduì	to pair up; to match up; to form a pair (e.g. to marry); to mate; matched pair
会费[會費]	huìfèi	membership dues
退还[退還]	tuìhuán	to return (sth borrowed etc); to send back; to refund; to rebate
关掉[關掉]	guāndiào	to switch off; to shut off
地点[地點]	dìdiǎn	place; site; location; venue; CL:個|个[ge4]
促销[促銷]	cùxiāo	to promote sales
包子[包子]	bāozi	steamed stuffed bun; CL:個|个[ge4]
表姐[表姐]	biǎojiě	older female cousin via female line
伴娘[伴娘]	bànniáng	bridesmaid; maid of honor; matron of honor
压迫[壓迫]	yāpò	to oppress; to repress; to constrict; oppression; stress (physics)
少女[少女]	shàonǚ	girl; young lady
扮[扮]	bàn	to disguise oneself as; to dress up; to play (a role); to put on (an expression)
问答[問答]	wèndá	question and answer
烘焙[烘焙]	hōngbèi	to cure by drying over a fire (tea, meat etc); to bake
一一[一一]	yīyī	one by one; one after another
解答[解答]	jiědá	answer; explanation; solution (to a math equation)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/125 words - 27 min
对眼[對眼]	duìyǎn	to squint; to one's liking
确定性[確定性]	quèdìngxìng	determinacy
头一回[頭一回]	tóuyīhuí	the first time; for the first time
癌[癌]	ái	cancer; carcinoma; also pr. [yan2]
报名[報名]	bàomíng	to sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register; to enroll; to enlist
赤裸裸[赤裸裸]	chìluǒluǒ	bare; naked; (fig.) plain; undisguised; unadorned
性别歧视[性別歧視]	xìngbiéqíshì	sex discrimination; sexism
开眼界[開眼界]	kāiyǎnjiè	broaden, expand one's horizons
保驾护航[保駕護航]	bǎojiàhùháng	(idiom) to safeguard (sth); to protect (sth)
快速[快速]	kuàisù	fast; high-speed; rapid
对话[對話]	duìhuà	dialogue; CL:個|个[ge4]
PU[PU]	PU	the degree of suspicion that a woman might be unfaithful to her husband (abbr. for "paternity uncertainty")
安全感[安全感]	ānquángǎn	sense of security
男生[男生]	nánshēng	schoolboy; male student; boy; guy (young adult male)
出击[出擊]	chūjī	to sally; to attack
三次[三次]	sāncì	third; three times; (math.) degree three, cubic (equation)
MV[MV]	MV	desirability as a partner (abbr. for "mate value"); music video
插花[插花]	chāhuā	flower arranging; ikebana
吸引[吸引]	xīyǐn	to attract (interest, investment etc); CL:個|个[ge4]
跆拳道[跆拳道]	táiquándào	taekwondo (Korean martial art)
体能[體能]	tǐnéng	physical capability; stamina
拳击[拳擊]	quánjī	boxing
地理[地理]	dìlǐ	geography
切记[切記]	qièjì	remember at all costs
暴露[暴露]	bàolù	to expose; to reveal; to lay bare; also pr. [pu4 lu4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/150 words - 40 min
攻击[攻擊]	gōngjī	to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military)
题[題]	tí	topic; problem for discussion; exam question; subject; to inscribe; to mention; CL:個|个[ge4],道[dao4]
夜场[夜場]	yèchǎng	evening show (at theater etc)
自杀[自殺]	zìshā	to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide
清空[清空]	qīngkōng	to clear; to empty
同年[同年]	tóngnián	the same year
候选人[候選人]	hòuxuǎnrén	candidate; CL:名[ming2]
自我介绍[自我介紹]	zìwǒjièshào	self-introduction; to introduce oneself
男士[男士]	nánshì	man; gentleman
摩羯座[摩羯座]	Mójiézuò	Capricornus
狼[狼]	láng	wolf; CL:匹[pi3],隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2]
羊[羊]	yáng	sheep; goat; CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1]
惊呆[驚呆]	jīngdāi	stupefied; stunned
戏码[戲碼]	xìmǎ	item (on a program)
顺眼[順眼]	shùnyǎn	pleasing to the eye; nice to look at
委婉[委婉]	wěiwǎn	tactful; euphemistic; (of voice etc) suave; soft
相册[相冊]	xiàngcè	photo album
预计[預計]	yùjì	to forecast; to predict; to estimate
提交[提交]	tíjiāo	to submit (a report etc); to refer (a problem) to sb
投放[投放]	tóufàng	to input; to throw in; to unload; to put into circulation
布局[佈局]	bùjú	arrangement; composition; layout; opening (chess jargon)
缩减[縮減]	suōjiǎn	to cut; to reduce
分流[分流]	fēnliú	bypass
用于[用于]	yòngyú	use in; use on; use for
百分比[百分比]	bǎifēnbǐ	percentage
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep21/160 words - 42 min
比例[比例]	bǐlì	proportion; scale
资[資]	zī	resources; capital; to provide; to supply; to support; money; expense
说不过去[說不過去]	shuōbuguòqù	cannot be justified; inexcusable
两边[兩邊]	liǎngbian	either side; both sides
往年[往年]	wǎngnián	in former years; in previous years
附加[附加]	fùjiā	additional; annex
置换[置換]	zhìhuàn	to permute; permutation (math.); to displace; displacement; to replace; replacement
有所[有所]	yǒusuǒ	somewhat; to some extent
商会[商會]	shānghuì	chamber of commerce
追加[追加]	zhuījiā	to add something extra; an additional increment; addendum; to append; an additional posthumous title
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/25 words - 7 min
牵[牽]	qiān	to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); (bound form) to involve; to draw in
鼻子[鼻子]	bízi	nose; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
补救[補救]	bǔjiù	to remedy
填补[填補]	tiánbǔ	to fill a gap; to fill in a blank (on a form); to overcome a deficiency
极[極]	jí	extremely; pole (geography, physics); utmost; top
较大[較大]	jiàodà	comparatively large
或许[或許]	huòxǔ	perhaps; maybe
聪[聰]	cōng	quick at hearing; wise; clever; sharp-witted; intelligent; acute
处在[處在]	chǔzài	to be situated at; to find oneself at
提升[提昇]	tíshēng	to promote; to upgrade
总归[總歸]	zǒngguī	eventually; after all; anyhow
牌照[牌照]	páizhào	(business) licence; vehicle licence; car registration; licence plate
限制[限制]	xiànzhì	to restrict; to limit; to confine; restriction; limit; CL:個|个[ge4]
退换[退換]	tuìhuàn	to replace a purchase; to exchange a purchase
私底下[私底下]	sīdǐxia	privately; secretly; confidentially
诚心[誠心]	chéngxīn	sincerity
提成[提成]	tíchéng	to take a percentage
甩锅[甩鍋]	shuǎiguō	(Internet slang) to shift the blame; to pass the buck
即使[即使]	jíshǐ	even if; even though
绝大多数[絕大多數]	juédàduōshù	absolute majority; overwhelming majority
一味[一味]	yīwèi	blindly; invariably
质疑[質疑]	zhìyí	to call into question; to question (truth or validity)
罔[罔]	wǎng	to deceive; there is none; old variant of 網|网[wang3]
抛[拋]	pāo	to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast; to abandon
牌[牌]	pái	mahjong tile; playing card; game pieces; signboard; plate; tablet; medal; CL:片[pian4],個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/50 words - 10 min
违法[違法]	wéifǎ	illegal; to break the law
偷偷[偷偷]	tōutōu	stealthily; secretly; covertly; furtively; on the sly
诋毁[詆毀]	dǐhuǐ	to vilify; to slander; vilification
违规[違規]	wéiguī	to violate (rules); irregular; illegal; corrupt
给予[給予]	jǐyǔ	to accord; to give; to show (respect)
开拓[開拓]	kāituò	to break new ground (for agriculture); to open up (a new seam); to develop (border regions); fig. to open up (new horizons)
市场竞争[市場競爭]	shìchǎngjìngzhēng	market competition
热度[熱度]	rèdù	temperature; heat; short-lived enthusiasm
一流[一流]	yīliú	top quality; front ranking
选出[選出]	xuǎnchū	to pick out; to select; to elect
突破[突破]	tūpò	to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount or break the back of (a task etc); (of ball sports) to break through a defense
知名度[知名度]	zhīmíngdù	reputation; profile; familiarity in the public consciousness
集思广益[集思廣益]	jísīguǎngyì	collecting opinions is of wide benefit (idiom); to pool wisdom for mutual benefit; to profit from widespread suggestions
高校[高校]	gāoxiào	universities and colleges; abbr. for 高等學校|高等学校
传播[傳播]	chuánbō	to disseminate; to propagate; to spread
社团[社團]	shètuán	association; society; group; union; club; organization
赞助[贊助]	zànzhù	to support; to assist; to sponsor
厅[廳]	tīng	(reception) hall; living room; office; provincial government department
打通[打通]	dǎtōng	to open access; to establish contact; to remove a block; to put through (a phone connection)
中层[中層]	zhōngcéng	middle-ranking
高层[高層]	gāocéng	high level; high class
先进[先進]	xiānjìn	advanced (technology); to advance
借过[借過]	jièguò	excuse me (i.e. let me through, please)
逃[逃]	táo	to escape; to run away; to flee
下场[下場]	xiàchang	the end; to conclude
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/75 words - 17 min
小狗[小狗]	xiǎogǒu	pup; puppy
衡量[衡量]	héngliáng	to weigh; to examine; to consider
带动[帶動]	dàidòng	to spur; to provide impetus; to drive
新颖[新穎]	xīnyǐng	lit. new bud; fig. new and original
兴起[興起]	xīngqǐ	to rise; to spring up; to burgeon; to be aroused; to come into vogue
组合[組合]	zǔhé	to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation; (math.) combinatorial
替补[替補]	tìbǔ	to replace (a damaged component with a new one, an injured player with a substitute player, full-time workers with casual workers etc); a substitute; a replacement
确切[確切]	quèqiè	definite; exact; precise
开场[開場]	kāichǎng	to begin; to open; to start; beginning of an event
小学生[小學生]	xiǎoxuéshēng	primary school student; schoolchild; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2]; (fig.) beginner
频率[頻率]	pínlǜ	frequency
语气[語氣]	yǔqì	tone; manner of speaking; mood; CL:個|个[ge4]
过激[過激]	guòjī	drastic; extreme; aggressive
怯场[怯場]	qièchǎng	to have stage fright
直面[直面]	zhímiàn	to face (reality, danger etc)
表态[表態]	biǎotài	to declare one's position; to say where one stands
蛮干[蠻幹]	mángàn	to act rashly; to act precipitously regardless of the consequences; reckless; foolhardy; daredevil
不定[不定]	bùdìng	indefinite; indeterminate; (botany) adventitious
网购[網購]	wǎnggòu	Internet shopping; to purchase online
大老远[大老遠]	dàlǎoyuǎn	very far away
美丽[美麗]	měilì	beautiful
片刻[片刻]	piànkè	short period of time; a moment
进展[進展]	jìnzhǎn	to make headway; to make progress
敌[敵]	dí	enemy; to be a match for; to rival; to resist; to withstand
太过[太過]	tàiguò	excessively; too
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/100 words - 21 min
披荆斩棘[披荊斬棘]	pījīngzhǎnjí	lit. to cut one's way through thistles and thorns (idiom); fig. to overcome all obstacles on the way; to break through hardships; to blaze a new trail
到手[到手]	dàoshǒu	to take possession of; to get hold of
看轻[看輕]	kànqīng	to belittle; to scorn; to take sth lightly
旅游团[旅遊團]	lǚyóutuán	tour group
休闲[休閒]	xiūxián	leisure; relaxation; not working; idle; to enjoy leisure; to lie fallow
镇[鎮]	zhèn	to press down; to calm; to subdue; to suppress; to guard; garrison; small town; to cool or chill (food or drinks)
包住[包住]	bāozhù	to envelop; to wrap; to enclose
门票[門票]	ménpiào	ticket (for theater, cinema etc)
线路[線路]	xiànlù	line; circuit; wire; road; railway track; bus route
姻缘[姻緣]	yīnyuán	a marriage predestined by fate
心上人[心上人]	xīnshàngrén	sweetheart; one's beloved
杜[杜]	dù	birchleaf pear (tree); to stop; to prevent; to restrict
婷[婷]	tíng	graceful
下滑[下滑]	xiàhuá	sliding; slide
终端[終端]	zhōngduān	end; terminal
干系[干係]	gānxì	responsibility
跑遍[跑遍]	pǎobiàn	to go everywhere; to scour (the whole town)
店长[店長]	diànzhǎng	store manager
硬性[硬性]	yìngxìng	rigid; inflexible; hard (drug)
性质[性質]	xìngzhì	nature; characteristic; CL:個|个[ge4]
法官[法官]	fǎguān	judge
光临[光臨]	guānglín	(formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend
棋[棋]	qí	chess; chess-like game; a game of chess; CL:盤|盘[pan2]; chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1]
店面[店面]	diànmiàn	shop front
车展[車展]	chēzhǎn	motor show
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/125 words - 25 min
历年[歷年]	lìnián	over the years; bygone years
热销[熱銷]	rèxiāo	to sell well; hot-selling
单子[單子]	dānzi	list of items; bill; form; bedsheet
偏远[偏遠]	piānyuǎn	remote; far from civilization
恶性循环[惡性循環]	èxìngxúnhuán	vicious circle
重申[重申]	chóngshēn	to reaffirm; to reiterate
背道而驰[背道而馳]	bèidào'érchí	to run in the opposite direction (idiom); to run counter to
远见[遠見]	yuǎnjiàn	vision
展位[展位]	zhǎnwèi	relative position of exhibition booth; allocated floor space for display stall; allotted exhibit area
网点[網點]	wǎngdiǎn	node in a network; branch; website
布[布]	bù	cloth; to declare; to announce; to spread; to make known
利于[利於]	lìyú	to be beneficial; to be good for
破例[破例]	pòlì	to make an exception
转眼[轉眼]	zhuǎnyǎn	in a flash; in the blink of an eye; to glance
放在眼里[放在眼裡]	fàngzàiyǎnlǐ	to pay attention to; to care about; to attach importance to
大局[大局]	dàjú	general situation; present conditions
为重[為重]	wéizhòng	to attach most importance to
新款[新款]	xīnkuǎn	new style; latest fashion; new model
遍地[遍地]	biàndì	everywhere; all over
事事[事事]	shìshì	everything
积极性[積極性]	jījíxìng	zeal; initiative; enthusiasm; activity
不满[不滿]	bùmǎn	resentful; discontented; dissatisfied
摸索[摸索]	mōsuo	to feel about; to grope about; to fumble; to do things slowly
不吝[不吝]	bùlìn	not to stint; to be generous (with praise etc); to be prepared to (pay a fee, give of one's time etc)
赐[賜]	cì	to confer; to bestow; to grant
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/150 words - 29 min
直来直去[直來直去]	zhíláizhíqù	going directly (without detour); (fig.) direct; straightforward (in one's manner or speech)
性格[性格]	xìnggé	nature; disposition; temperament; character; CL:個|个[ge4]
薪[薪]	xīn	fuel; salary
严厉[嚴厲]	yánlì	severe; strict
奉劝[奉勸]	fèngquàn	may I offer a bit of advice
感情用事[感情用事]	gǎnqíngyòngshì	to act impetuously (idiom); on an impulse
怜[憐]	lián	to pity
惜[惜]	xī	to cherish; to begrudge; to pity; Taiwan pr. [xi2]
管用[管用]	guǎnyòng	efficacious; useful
狐狸[狐狸]	húli	fox; fig. sly and treacherous person
老奸巨滑[老奸巨滑]	lǎojiānjùhuá	variant of 老奸巨猾[lao3 jian1 ju4 hua2]
软弱[軟弱]	ruǎnruò	weak; feeble; flabby
卖弄[賣弄]	màinong	to show off; to make a display of
权术[權術]	quánshù	art of politics; political tricks (often derog.); power play; to play at politics; underhand trickery
斗争[鬥爭]	dòuzhēng	a struggle; fight; battle
备受[備受]	bèishòu	to fully experience (good or bad)
垂头丧气[垂頭喪氣]	chuítóusàngqì	hanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected; crestfallen
幸运[幸運]	xìngyùn	fortunate; lucky; fortune; luck
实事[實事]	shíshì	fact; actual thing; practical matter
个展[個展]	gèzhǎn	a one-person exhibition
撕[撕]	sī	to tear
物料[物料]	wùliào	material
灯[燈]	dēng	lamp; light; lantern; CL:盞|盏[zhan3]
赠[贈]	zèng	to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old)
仨[仨]	sā	three (colloquial equivalent of 三個|三个)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/175 words - 33 min
堵住[堵住]	dǔzhù	to block up
流言蜚语[流言蜚語]	liúyánfēiyǔ	rumors and slanders (idiom); gossip; lies and slanders
尽职尽责[盡職盡責]	jìnzhíjìnzé	responsible and diligent (idiom)
卫生[衛生]	wèishēng	health; hygiene; sanitation
清闲[清閒]	qīngxián	idle; leisurely
撑[撐]	chēng	to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain; to open or unfurl; to fill to bursting point; brace; stay; support
军功章[軍功章]	jūngōngzhāng	military medal
知了[知了]	zhīliǎo	cicada (onom.)
上阵[上陣]	shàngzhèn	to go into battle
父子[父子]	fùzǐ	father and son
兵[兵]	bīng	soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike; CL:個|个[ge4]
落难[落難]	luònàn	to meet with misfortune; to fall into dire straits
闺[閨]	guī	small arched door; boudoir; lady's chamber; by ext. women
蜜[蜜]	mì	honey
恩情[恩情]	ēnqíng	kindness; affection; grace; favor
退回[退回]	tuìhuí	to return (an item); to send back; to go back
命苦[命苦]	mìngkǔ	to be born under an ill star
上辈子[上輩子]	shàngbèizi	one's ancestors; past generations; a former incarnation
积德[積德]	jīdé	to accumulate merit; to do good; to give to charity; virtuous actions
将就[將就]	jiāngjiu	to accept (a bit reluctantly); to put up with
嗓子[嗓子]	sǎngzi	throat; voice; CL:把[ba3]
败坏[敗壞]	bàihuài	to ruin; to corrupt; to undermine
名声[名聲]	míngshēng	reputation
瘦[瘦]	shòu	thin; to lose weight; (of clothing) tight; (of meat) lean; (of land) unproductive
火力[火力]	huǒlì	fire; firepower
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/200 words - 40 min
力气[力氣]	lìqi	strength; CL:把[ba3]
拳[拳]	quán	fist; boxing
大闹天宫[大鬧天宮]	DànàoTiāngōng	Monkey Wreaks Havoc in Heaven, story about the Monkey King Sun Wukong 孫悟空|孙悟空[Sun1 Wu4 kong1] from the novel Journey to the West 西遊記|西游记
错觉[錯覺]	cuòjué	misconception; illusion; misperception
天宫[天宮]	Tiāngōng	Temple in Heaven (e.g. of the Jade Emperor)
全能[全能]	quánnéng	omnipotent; all-round; strong in every area
佛系[佛系]	Fóxì	(neologism c. 2017) (coll.) chill about everything (typically used to describe young people who don't buy into aspirational society)
推进[推進]	tuījìn	to impel; to carry forward; to push on; to advance; to drive forward
镜[鏡]	jìng	mirror; lens
圆[圓]	yuán	circle; round; circular; spherical; (of the moon) full; unit of Chinese currency (yuan); tactful; to make consistent and whole (the narrative of a dream or a lie)
慈善[慈善]	císhàn	benevolent; charitable
专属[專屬]	zhuānshǔ	to belong or be dedicated exclusively to; proprietary; private; personal
扮演[扮演]	bànyǎn	to play the role of; to act
步伐[步伐]	bùfá	pace; (measured) step; march
归根到底[歸根到底]	guīgēndàodǐ	after all; in the final analysis; ultimately
停下来[停下來]	tíngxiàlái	to stop
拿起[拿起]	náqǐ	to pick up
槌[槌]	chuí	mallet; pestle; beetle (for wedging or ramming)
开诚布公[開誠布公]	kāichéngbùgōng	lit. deal sincerely and fairly (idiom); frank and open-minded; plain speaking; Let's talk frankly and openly between ourselves.; to put one's cards on the table
反省[反省]	fǎnxǐng	to reflect upon oneself; to examine one's conscience; to question oneself; to search one's soul
气话[氣話]	qìhuà	angry words; sth said in the moment of anger
昼夜[晝夜]	zhòuyè	day and night; period of 24 hours; continuously, without stop
温差[溫差]	wēnchā	difference in temperature
早晚[早晚]	zǎowǎn	morning and evening; sooner or later
帽[帽]	mào	hat; cap
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep22/207 words - 41 min
墨镜[墨鏡]	mòjìng	sunglasses; CL:隻|只[zhi1],雙|双[shuang1],副[fu4]
长衫[長衫]	chángshān	long gown; cheongsam; traditional Asian dress for men or (in Hong Kong) women's qipao
佐[佐]	zuǒ	to assist; assistant; aide; to accompany
片面[片面]	piànmiàn	unilateral; one-sided
膜[膜]	mó	membrane; film
老脸[老臉]	lǎoliǎn	self-respect of old person; face; thick-skinned (i.e. impervious to criticism); brazen
敷[敷]	fū	to spread; to lay out; to apply (powder, ointment etc); sufficient (to cover); enough
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/25 words - 9 min
想像[想像]	xiǎngxiàng	to imagine; to conceive of; to visualize; imagination
打架[打架]	dǎjià	to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows; CL:場|场[chang2]
范[範]	fàn	pattern; model; example
重样[重樣]	chóngyàng	same; similar; same type
旗帜[旗幟]	qízhì	ensign; flag
台阶[臺階]	táijiē	steps; flight of steps; step (over obstacle); fig. way out of an embarrassing situation; bench (geology)
帽子[帽子]	màozi	hat; cap; (fig.) label; bad name; CL:頂|顶[ding3]
贴心[貼心]	tiēxīn	intimate; close; considerate
陕西[陝西]	Shǎnxī	Shaanxi (formerly Shensi), province in northwest China, abbr. 陝|陕[Shan3], capital Xi’an 西安市[Xi1 an1 Shi4]
属[屬]	shǔ	category; genus (taxonomy); family members; dependents; to belong to; subordinate to; affiliated with; be born in the year of (one of the 12 animals); to be; to prove to be; to constitute
教育[教育]	jiàoyù	to educate; to teach; education
相同[相同]	xiāngtóng	identical; same
谈得来[談得來]	tándelái	to be able to talk to; to get along with; to be congenial
退出[退出]	tuìchū	to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing)
虎虎[虎虎]	hǔhǔ	vigorous; formidable; strong
容[容]	róng	to hold; to contain; to allow; to tolerate; appearance; look; countenance
除非[除非]	chúfēi	only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless
要得[要得]	yàodé	good; fine
零钱[零錢]	língqián	change (of money); small change; pocket money
果真[果真]	guǒzhēn	really; as expected; sure enough; if indeed...; if it's really...
轻轻[輕輕]	qīngqīng	lightly; softly
另一半[另一半]	lìngyībàn	other half; fig. spouse; one's better half
整整[整整]	zhěngzhěng	whole; full
表情[表情]	biǎoqíng	(facial) expression; to express one's feelings; expression
冒昧[冒昧]	màomèi	bold; presumptuous; to take the liberty of
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/50 words - 14 min
不忙[不忙]	bùmáng	there's no hurry; take one's time
楼上[樓上]	lóushàng	upstairs
调皮[調皮]	tiáopí	naughty; mischievous; unruly
课时[課時]	kèshí	class; period
顺[順]	shùn	to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favorable
增[增]	zēng	to increase; to expand; to add
少来[少來]	shǎolái	refrain (from doing sth); (coll.) Come on!; Give me a break!; Save it!
画册[畫冊]	huàcè	picture album
联系方式[聯繫方式]	liánxìfāngshì	contact details
预估[預估]	yùgū	to estimate; to forecast; prediction; projection
胖子[胖子]	pàngzi	fat person; fatty
烧钱[燒錢]	shāoqián	to burn joss paper; (fig.) to flush money down the toilet
超支[超支]	chāozhī	to overspend
标间[標間]	biāojiān	abbr. for 標準間|标准间[biao1 zhun3 jian1], standard (hotel) room
商品[商品]	shāngpǐn	commodity; goods; merchandise; CL:個|个[ge4]
实惠[實惠]	shíhuì	tangible benefit; material advantages; cheap; economical; advantageous (deal); substantial (discount)
替换[替換]	tìhuàn	to exchange; to replace; to substitute for; to switch
支出[支出]	zhīchū	to spend; to pay out; expense
借款[借款]	jièkuǎn	to lend money; to borrow money; loan
焦虑[焦慮]	jiāolǜ	anxious; worried; apprehensive
传递[傳遞]	chuándì	to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive
缺钱[缺錢]	quēqián	shortage of money
寒冬[寒冬]	hándōng	wintry
寒酸[寒酸]	hánsuān	wretched; poverty-stricken; unpresentable (for clothing, gifts etc)
气馁[氣餒]	qìněi	to be discouraged
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/75 words - 20 min
神力[神力]	shénlì	occult force; the power of a God or spirit
不切实际[不切實際]	bùqièshíjì	unrealistic; impractical
妄想[妄想]	wàngxiǎng	to attempt vainly; a vain attempt; delusion
爱护[愛護]	àihù	to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect
愿景[願景]	yuànjǐng	vision (of the future)
深夜[深夜]	shēnyè	very late at night
勤劳[勤勞]	qínláo	hardworking; industrious; diligent
人工智能[人工智能]	réngōngzhìnéng	artificial intelligence (AI)
上线[上線]	shàngxiàn	to go online; to put sth online
无表情[無表情]	wúbiǎoqíng	expressionless; wooden (expression); blank (face)
上床[上床]	shàngchuáng	to go to bed; (coll.) to have sex
心脏[心臟]	xīnzàng	heart; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4]
脉搏[脈搏]	màibó	pulse (both medical and figurative)
把脉[把脈]	bǎmài	to feel the pulse; to take sb's pulse
中医[中醫]	Zhōngyī	traditional Chinese medical science; a doctor trained in Chinese medicine
安神[安神]	ānshén	to calm (soothe) the nerves; to relieve uneasiness of body and mind
派上用场[派上用場]	pàishàngyòngchǎng	to put to good use; to come in handy
搓[搓]	cuō	to rub or roll between the hands or fingers; to twist
累坏[累壞]	lèihuài	to become exhausted
跑腿[跑腿]	pǎotuǐ	to run errands
大社[大社]	Dàshè	Tashe township in Kaohsiung county 高雄縣|高雄县[Gao1 xiong2 xian4], southwest Taiwan
工委[工委]	gōngwěi	working committee
分配[分配]	fēnpèi	to distribute; to assign; to allocate; to partition (a hard drive)
我去[我去]	wǒqù	(slang) dang!; shoot!
后勤[後勤]	hòuqín	logistics
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/100 words - 24 min
市[市]	shì	market; city; CL:個|个[ge4]
委[委]	wěi	to entrust; to cast aside; to shift (blame etc); to accumulate; roundabout; winding; dejected; listless; committee member; council; end; actually; certainly
药店[藥店]	yàodiàn	pharmacy
盒[盒]	hé	small box; case
褪[褪]	tuì	to take off (clothes); to shed feathers; (of color) to fade; to discolor
昏昏沉沉[昏昏沉沉]	hūnhūnchénchén	dizzy
兴奋[興奮]	xīngfèn	excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation
月球[月球]	yuèqiú	the moon
新建[新建]	xīnjiàn	new construction; newly built
公园[公園]	gōngyuán	park (for public recreation); CL:個|个[ge4],座[zuo4]
于是[於是]	yúshì	thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence
探秘[探祕]	tànmì	to explore a mystery; to probe the unknown
过山车[過山車]	guòshānchē	roller coaster
游客[遊客]	yóukè	traveler; tourist; (online gaming) guest player
弹射[彈射]	tánshè	to catapult; to launch; to eject (from a plane); to shoot
太空[太空]	tàikōng	outer space
探测[探測]	tàncè	to probe; to take readings; to explore; exploration
太阳系[太陽系]	tàiyángxì	solar system
入场[入場]	rùchǎng	to enter the venue for a meeting; to enter into an examination; to enter a stadium, arena etc
闭上[閉上]	bìshang	to close; to shut up
始料未及[始料未及]	shǐliàowèijí	not expected at the outset (idiom); unforeseen; to be surprised by the turn of events
烦恼[煩惱]	fánnǎo	to be worried; to be distressed; worries
河[河]	hé	river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]
世纪[世紀]	shìjì	century; CL:個|个[ge4]
探测器[探測器]	tàncèqì	detector; probe; craft
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/125 words - 31 min
四十[四十]	sìshí	forty; 40
英里[英里]	Yīnglǐ	mile (unit of length equal to 1.609 km)
黑暗[黑暗]	hēi'àn	dark; darkly; darkness
微小[微小]	wēixiǎo	minute (i.e. extremely small); infinitesimal
天文学家[天文學家]	tiānwénxuéjiā	astronomer
悲伤[悲傷]	bēishāng	sad; sorrowful
世间[世間]	shìjiān	world; earth
宗教[宗教]	zōngjiào	religion
学说[學說]	xuéshuō	theory; doctrine
漂浮[漂浮]	piāofú	to float; to hover; to drift (also fig., to lead a wandering life); to rove; showy; superficial
阳光[陽光]	yángguāng	sunshine; CL:線|线[xian4]; transparent (open to public scrutiny)
微尘[微塵]	wēichén	dust; (Buddhism) minutest particle of matter
绘制[繪製]	huìzhì	to draw; to draft
幕[幕]	mù	curtain or screen; canopy or tent; headquarters of a general; act (of a play)
防备[防備]	fángbèi	to guard against
敞开[敞開]	chǎngkāi	to open wide; unrestrictedly
心扉[心扉]	xīnfēi	inner heart; soul
不堪一击[不堪一擊]	bùkānyījī	to be unable to withstand a single blow; to collapse at the first blow
样儿[樣兒]	yàngr5	see 樣子|样子[yang4 zi5]
馆[館]	guǎn	building; shop; term for certain service establishments; embassy or consulate; schoolroom (old); CL:家[jia1]
交换[交換]	jiāohuàn	to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math); to commute
日出[日出]	rìchū	sunrise
清晨[清晨]	qīngchén	early morning
参观[參觀]	cānguān	to look around; to tour; to visit
模拟[模擬]	mónǐ	imitation; to simulate; to imitate; analog (device, as opposed to digital)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/150 words - 37 min
提多[提多]	Tíduō	Titus (1st century AD), Christian missionary, disciple of St. Paul
沮丧[沮喪]	jǔsàng	dispirited; dejected; dismayed
极了[極了]	jíle	extremely; exceedingly
报复[報復]	bàofù	to make reprisals; to retaliate; revenge; retaliation
剧烈[劇烈]	jùliè	violent; acute; severe; fierce
运动[運動]	yùndòng	to move; to exercise; sports; exercise; motion; movement; campaign; CL:場|场[chang3]
重温[重溫]	chóngwēn	to learn sth over again; to review; to brush up; to revive (memories, friendship etc)
眼花[眼花]	yǎnhuā	dimmed eyesight; blurred; vague and unclear vision
颜[顏]	yán	color; face; countenance
自拍[自拍]	zìpāi	to take a picture or video of oneself; to take a selfie; selfie
脚下[腳下]	jiǎoxià	under the foot
一世[一世]	yīshì	generation; period of 30 years; one's whole lifetime; lifelong; age; era; times; the whole world; the First (of numbered European kings)
自古[自古]	zìgǔ	(since) ancient times; (from) time immemorial
玉石[玉石]	yùshí	precious stones; jade and stone
皮肤[皮膚]	pífū	skin; CL:層|层[ceng2],塊|块[kuai4]
转运[轉運]	zhuǎnyùn	to forward goods; to ship; to distribute; transshipment; a lucky break; change of fortune (for the better)
带给[帶給]	dàigěi	to give to; to provide to; to bring to; to take to
亲戚[親戚]	qīnqi	a relative (i.e. family relation); CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
江南[江南]	Jiāngnán	south of Changjiang or Yangtze river; south of the lower reaches of Changjiang; often refers to south Jiangsu, south Anhui and north Zhejiang provinces; a province during Qing times; in literature, refers to the sunny south; Gangnam (district in Seoul, South Korea)
脚趾[腳趾]	jiǎozhǐ	toe
顶[頂]	dǐng	apex; crown of the head; top; roof; most; to carry on the head; to push to the top; to go against; to replace; to substitute; to be subjected to (an aerial bombing, hailstorm etc); (slang) to "bump" a forum thread to raise its profile; classifier for headwear, hats, veils etc
回车[回車]	huíchē	enter (computer key)
铁公鸡[鐵公雞]	tiěgōngjī	cheapskate; stingy person
讲理[講理]	jiǎnglǐ	to argue; to reason with sb; to talk sense; to be reasonable
全程[全程]	quánchéng	the whole distance; from beginning to end
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/175 words - 43 min
空调车[空調車]	kōngtiáochē	air conditioned vehicle
导游[導遊]	dǎoyóu	tour guide; guidebook; to conduct a tour
抗议[抗議]	kàngyì	to protest; protest
斗智[鬥智]	dòuzhì	battle of wits
勇[勇]	yǒng	brave
崇拜[崇拜]	chóngbài	to worship; adoration
讨[討]	tǎo	to invite; to provoke; to demand or ask for; to send armed forces to suppress; to denounce or condemn; to marry (a woman); to discuss or study
不觉[不覺]	bùjué	unconsciously
唠叨[嘮叨]	láodao	to prattle; to chatter away; to nag; garrulous; nagging
步步[步步]	bùbù	step by step; at every step
走错[走錯]	zǒucuò	to go the wrong way; to take the wrong (road, exit etc)
乡下[鄉下]	xiāngxia	countryside; rural area; CL:個|个[ge4]
插队[插隊]	chāduì	to cut in line; to jump a queue; to live on a rural community (during the Cultural Revolution)
初恋[初戀]	chūliàn	first love
现状[現狀]	xiànzhuàng	current situation
四川[四川]	Sìchuān	Sichuan province (Szechuan) in southwest China, abbr. 川 or 蜀, capital Chengdu 成都
不灵[不靈]	bùlíng	not work; be ineffective
认准[認準]	rènzhǔn	to identify clearly; to make sure of; to believe firmly
娘家[娘家]	niángjia	married woman's parents' home
家境[家境]	jiājìng	family financial situation; family circumstances
口音[口音]	kǒuyin	voice; accent
上海话[上海話]	Shànghǎihuà	Shanghainese; Shanghai dialect
心脏病[心臟病]	xīnzàngbìng	heart disease
心得[心得]	xīndé	what one has learned (through experience, reading etc); knowledge; insight; understanding; tips; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4]
幸[幸]	xìng	fortunate; lucky
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep23/178 words - 44 min
开明[開明]	kāimíng	enlightened; open-minded; enlightenment
饮水[飲水]	yǐnshuǐ	drinking water
冷暖自知[冷暖自知]	lěngnuǎnzìzhī	see 如人飲水，冷暖自知|如人饮水，冷暖自知[ru2 ren2 yin3 shui3 , leng3 nuan3 zi4 zhi1]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep24/25 words - 4 min
星期四[星期四]	Xīngqīsì	Thursday
星期五[星期五]	Xīngqīwǔ	Friday
一号[一號]	yīhào	first day of the month; toilet; (slang) top (in a homosexual relationship)
首次[首次]	shǒucì	first; first time; for the first time
发射[發射]	fāshè	to shoot (a projectile); to fire (a rocket); to launch; to emit (a particle); to discharge; emanation; emission
火星[火星]	huǒxīng	spark
到达[到達]	dàodá	to reach; to arrive
广场[廣場]	guǎngchǎng	public square; plaza
注[註]	zhù	to register; to annotate; note; comment
环境污染[環境污染]	huánjìngwūrǎn	environmental pollution
成果[成果]	chéngguǒ	result; achievement; gain; profit; CL:個|个[ge4]
学者[學者]	xuézhě	scholar
归功[歸功]	guīgōng	to give credit; to give sb his due; attribution
管控[管控]	guǎnkòng	to control
空气污染[空氣污染]	kōngqìwūrǎn	air pollution
显而易见[顯而易見]	xiǎn'éryìjiàn	clearly and easy to see (idiom); obviously; clearly; it goes without saying
纯净[純淨]	chúnjìng	pure; clean; unmixed
后代[後代]	hòudài	descendant; progeny; posterity; later ages; later generations
二氧化碳[二氧化碳]	èryǎnghuàtàn	carbon dioxide CO2
冰川[冰川]	bīngchuān	glacier
融化[融化]	rónghuà	to melt; to thaw; to dissolve; to blend into; to combine; to fuse
破坏[破壞]	pòhuài	destruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroy
生态系统[生態系統]	shēngtàixìtǒng	ecosystem
有着[有著]	yǒuzhe	to have; to possess
强调[強調]	qiángdiào	to emphasize (a statement); to stress
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep24/50 words - 12 min
准确[準確]	zhǔnquè	accurate; exact; precise
模型[模型]	móxíng	model; mold; matrix; pattern
爱好者[愛好者]	àihàozhě	lover (of art, sports etc); amateur; enthusiast; fan
情怀[情懷]	qínghuái	feelings; mood
网络[網絡]	wǎngluò	network (computing, telecommunications, transport etc)
报上[報上]	bàoshàng	in the newspaper
当场[當場]	dāngchǎng	at the scene; on the spot
享[享]	xiǎng	to enjoy; to benefit; to have the use of
吃法[吃法]	chīfǎ	way of eating; how something is eaten; how a dish is prepared; the way a dish is to be cooked
宰[宰]	zǎi	to slaughter livestock; to govern or rule; to cheat customers; imperial official in dynastic China
对付[對付]	duìfu	to handle; to deal with; to cope; to get by with
胀[脹]	zhàng	dropsical; swollen; to swell; to be bloated
胃寒[胃寒]	wèihán	stomach cold (TCM)
促进[促進]	cùjìn	to promote (an idea or cause); to advance; boost
这就[這就]	zhèjiù	immediately; at once
急性[急性]	jíxìng	acute
阑尾[闌尾]	lánwěi	appendix; vermiform appendix (anatomy)
炎[炎]	yán	flame; inflammation; -itis
手术[手術]	shǒushù	(surgical) operation; surgery; CL:個|个[ge4]
授权[授權]	shòuquán	to authorize
割[割]	gē	to cut; to cut apart
麻药[麻藥]	máyào	anesthetic
少量[少量]	shǎoliàng	a smidgen; a little bit; a few
辛辣[辛辣]	xīnlà	spicy hot (taste); fig. biting (criticism)
抽烟[抽煙]	chōuyān	to smoke (a cigarette, tobacco)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep24/75 words - 21 min
胆子[膽子]	dǎnzi	courage; nerve; guts
困[困]	kùn	to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute
伤口[傷口]	shāngkǒu	wound; cut
眯[瞇]	mī	to narrow one's eyes; to squint; (dialect) to take a nap
养病[養病]	yǎngbìng	to recuperate; to convalesce; to take care of one's health after illness
叨叨[叨叨]	dāodao	to chatter; to hog the conversation
规律[規律]	guīlǜ	rule (e.g. of science); law of behavior; regular pattern; rhythm; discipline
炎症[炎症]	yánzhèng	inflammation
伤员[傷員]	shāngyuán	wounded person
阑尾炎[闌尾炎]	lánwěiyán	appendicitis (medicine)
恶化[惡化]	èhuà	to worsen
整夜[整夜]	zhěngyè	the whole night; all through the night
当耳旁风[當耳旁風]	dàng'ěrpángfēng	lit. to treat (what sb says) as wind past your ear; fig. to completely disregard
老是[老是]	lǎoshi	always
超人[超人]	chāorén	superhuman; exceptional
蜘蛛侠[蜘蛛俠]	Zhīzhūxiá	Spider-Man, comic book superhero
休[休]	xiū	to rest; to stop doing sth for a period of time; to cease; (imperative) don't
当口[當口]	dāngkǒu	at that moment; just then
预购[預購]	yùgòu	advance purchase
策反[策反]	cèfǎn	to instigate (rebellion etc); incitement (e.g. to desertion within opposing camp)
仅[僅]	jǐn	barely; only; merely
姑[姑]	gū	paternal aunt; husband's sister; husband's mother (old); nun; for the time being (literary)
奶奶[奶奶]	nǎinai	(informal) grandma (paternal grandmother); (respectful) mistress of the house; CL:位[wei4]; (coll.) boobies; breasts
工伤[工傷]	gōngshāng	industrial injury
有心[有心]	yǒuxīn	to have a mind to; to intend to; deliberately; considerate
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep24/100 words - 27 min
煨[煨]	wēi	to simmer; to roast in ashes
灶[灶]	zào	kitchen stove; kitchen
保护伞[保護傘]	bǎohùsǎn	protective umbrella; fig. person affording protection (esp. corrupt)
上涨[上漲]	shàngzhǎng	to rise; to go up
重金[重金]	zhòngjīn	huge money; extremely rich; very expensive
夫[夫]	fū	husband; man; manual worker; conscripted laborer (old)
原定[原定]	yuándìng	originally planned; originally determined
不巧[不巧]	bùqiǎo	too bad; unfortunately; as luck would have it
孤掌难鸣[孤掌難鳴]	gūzhǎngnánmíng	It's hard to clap with only one hand.; It takes two to tango; It's difficult to achieve anything without support.
过多[過多]	guòduō	too many; excessive
过问[過問]	guòwèn	to show an interest in; to get involved with
骨头[骨頭]	gǔtou	bone; CL:根[gen1],塊|块[kuai4]; moral character; bitterness
一言九鼎[一言九鼎]	yīyánjiǔdǐng	one word worth nine sacred tripods (idiom); words of enormous weight
系列[系列]	xìliè	series; set
动员[動員]	dòngyuán	to mobilize; to arouse; mobilization; CL:次[ci4],個|个[ge4]
关上[關上]	guānshàng	to close (a door); to turn off (light, electrical equipment etc)
驻[駐]	zhù	to halt; to stay; to be stationed (of troops, diplomats etc)
绩[績]	jì	to spin (hemp etc); merit; accomplishment; Taiwan pr. [ji1]
效[效]	xiào	effect; efficacy; to imitate
十一[十一]	shíyī	eleven; 11
淡季[淡季]	dànjì	off season; slow business season; see also 旺季[wang4 ji4]
死守[死守]	sǐshǒu	to defend one's property to the death; to cling obstinately to old habits; die-hard
胡乱[胡亂]	húluàn	careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly; at will; at random; any old how
卖出[賣出]	màichū	to sell; to reach (a price in an auction)
权力[權力]	quánlì	power; authority
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep24/125 words - 33 min
订单[訂單]	dìngdān	(purchase) order
知识分子[知識分子]	zhīshifènzǐ	intellectual; intelligentsia; learned person
程度[程度]	chéngdù	degree (level or extent); level; CL:個|个[ge4]
理应[理應]	lǐyīng	should; ought to
甩手[甩手]	shuǎishǒu	to swing one's arms; to wash one's hands of sth
发麻[發麻]	fāmá	to feel numb
过敏[過敏]	guòmǐn	oversensitive; allergic; allergy
什[什]	shén	what
熊孩子[熊孩子]	xióngháizi	(dialect) little devil; brat
顺心[順心]	shùnxīn	happy; satisfactory
大哭[大哭]	dàkū	to cry loudly
大闹[大鬧]	dànào	to cause havoc; to run amok
打鼓[打鼓]	dǎgǔ	to beat a drum; to play a drum; (fig.) to feel nervous
工人[工人]	gōngrén	worker; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2]
拖延时间[拖延時間]	tuōyánshíjiān	to procrastinate; to stall for time; to filibuster
双十一[雙十一]	ShuāngShíyī	see 光棍節|光棍节[Guang1 gun4 jie2]
元旦[元旦]	Yuándàn	New Year's Day
旺季[旺季]	wàngjì	busy season; peak period; see also 淡季[dan4 ji4]
节点[節點]	jiédiǎn	node
阴险[陰險]	yīnxiǎn	treacherous; sinister
务必[務必]	wùbì	must; to need to; to be sure to
决胜千里[決勝千里]	juéshèngqiānlǐ	to be able to plan victory from a thousand miles away (idiom)
运筹帷幄[運籌帷幄]	yùnchóuwéiwò	lit. to devise battle plan in a tent (idiom); fig. planning strategies
先来后到[先來後到]	xiānláihòudào	in order of arrival; first come, first served
轻重缓急[輕重緩急]	qīngzhònghuǎnjí	slight or important, urgent or non-urgent (idiom); to deal with important matters first; sense of priority
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep24/147 words - 42 min
喽啰[嘍囉]	lóuluo	bandit
撑腰[撐腰]	chēngyāo	to support; to brace
猛[猛]	měng	ferocious; fierce; violent; brave; suddenly; abrupt; (slang) awesome
地头蛇[地頭蛇]	dìtóushé	local bully; tyrant; regional mafia boss
小鬼[小鬼]	xiǎoguǐ	little demon (term of endearment for a child); mischievous child; imp
遭殃[遭殃]	zāoyāng	to suffer a calamity
撕破[撕破]	sīpò	to tear; to rip
滑坡[滑坡]	huápō	rockslide; landslip; landslide; mudslide; fig. slump; downturn; to decline
拿人[拿人]	nárén	making things awkward; to cause difficulties; to exert influence; to attract
祭[祭]	jì	to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); memorial ceremony; (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; (lit. and fig.) to wield
旗[旗]	qí	banner; flag; (in Qing times) Manchu (cf. 八旗[Ba1 qi2]); administrative subdivision in inner Mongolia equivalent to 縣|县[xian4] county; CL:面[mian4]
说到底[說到底]	shuōdàodǐ	in the final analysis; in the end
殃[殃]	yāng	calamity
革命[革命]	gémìng	revolution; revolutionary (politics); CL:次[ci4]
转达[轉達]	zhuǎndá	to pass on; to convey; to communicate
忠心耿耿[忠心耿耿]	zhōngxīngěnggěng	loyal and devoted (idiom); faithful and true
妥当[妥當]	tuǒdang	appropriate; proper; ready
卷铺盖走人[捲鋪蓋走人]	juǎnpūgàizǒurén	to pack one's things and leave
懦弱[懦弱]	nuòruò	cowardly; weak
不理[不理]	bùlǐ	to refuse to acknowledge; to pay no attention to; to take no notice of; to ignore
不下[不下]	bùxià	to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc)
肉松[肉鬆]	ròusōng	meat floss; shredded dried pork
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/25 words - 9 min
启程[啟程]	qǐchéng	to set out on a journey
景点[景點]	jǐngdiǎn	scenic spot; place of interest (tourism)
纪念品[紀念品]	jìniànpǐn	souvenir
过后[過後]	guòhòu	after the event
不等[不等]	bùděng	unequal; varied
行程[行程]	xíngchéng	journey; course of a journey; distance traveled; trajectory; itinerary; route; course (of history); stroke (of a piston); (Tw) (computing) process
婶[嬸]	shěn	wife of father's younger brother
千年[千年]	qiānnián	millennium
孔子[孔子]	Kǒngzǐ	Confucius (551-479 BC), Chinese thinker and social philosopher, also known as 孔夫子[Kong3 fu1 zi3]
有求必应[有求必應]	yǒuqiúbìyìng	to grant whatever is asked for; to accede to every plea
乡[鄉]	xiāng	country or countryside; native place; home village or town; township (PRC administrative unit)
男娃[男娃]	nánwá	(dialect) boy; guy
女娃[女娃]	nǚwá	(dialect) girl
丝带[絲帶]	sīdài	ribbon
铜[銅]	tóng	copper (chemistry); see also 紅銅|红铜[hong2 tong2]; CL:塊|块[kuai4]
丝[絲]	sī	silk; thread; trace; (cuisine) shreds or julienne strips; CL:條|条[tiao2]; classifier: a thread (of cloud, smoke etc), a bit, an iota, a hint (of sth) etc
月下老人[月下老人]	yuèxiàlǎorén	minor divinity concerned with marriage; matchmaker; go-between
红线[紅線]	hóngxiàn	red line
山东[山東]	Shāndōng	Shandong, province in northeast China, short name 魯|鲁[Lu3], capital Jinan 濟南|济南[Ji3 nan2]
孔[孔]	kǒng	hole; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for cave dwellings
府[府]	fǔ	seat of government; government repository (archive); official residence; mansion; presidential palace; (honorific) Your home; prefecture (from Tang to Qing times)
冤大头[冤大頭]	yuāndàtóu	spendthrift and foolish; sb with more money than sense
币[幣]	bì	money; coins; currency; silk
塑料[塑料]	sùliào	plastics; CL:種|种[zhong3]
做生意[做生意]	zuòshēngyì	to do business
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/50 words - 14 min
扫[掃]	sǎo	to sweep
扫[掃]	sào	broom
支付宝[支付寶]	Zhīfùbǎo	Alipay, online payment platform
当地[當地]	dāngdì	local
民俗[民俗]	mínsú	popular custom
风情[風情]	fēngqíng	mien; bearing; grace; amorous feelings; flirtatious expressions; local conditions and customs; wind force, direction etc
活结[活結]	huójié	a slip-knot; a noose
结实[結實]	jiēshi	rugged; sturdy; strong; durable; buff (physique)
使劲[使勁]	shǐjìn	to exert all one's strength
拴[拴]	shuān	to tie up
怎[怎]	zěn	how
稍稍[稍稍]	shāoshāo	somewhat; a little; slightly
乘[乘]	chéng	to ride; to mount; to make use of; to avail oneself of; to take advantage of; to multiply (math.); Buddhist sect or creed
婿[婿]	xù	son-in-law; husband
儿媳妇[兒媳婦]	érxífu	daughter-in-law
智商[智商]	zhìshāng	IQ (intelligence quotient)
纯朴[純樸]	chúnpǔ	variant of 淳樸|淳朴[chun2 pu3]
奸诈[奸詐]	jiānzhà	treachery; devious; a rogue
手办[手辦]	shǒubàn	garage kit; action figure; model figure
搁[擱]	gē	to place; to put aside; to shelve
索性[索性]	suǒxìng	you might as well (do it); simply; just
喜好[喜好]	xǐhào	to like; fond of; to prefer; to love; one's tastes; preference
速[速]	sù	fast; rapid; quick; velocity
键[鍵]	jiàn	key (on a piano or computer keyboard); button (on a mouse or other device); chemical bond; linchpin
开水[開水]	kāishuǐ	boiled water; boiling water
冬天[冬天]	dōngtiān	winter; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/75 words - 17 min
随地[隨地]	suídì	according to the location; everywhere; any place; from any location; from wherever you like
沙发[沙發]	shāfā	sofa (loanword); CL:條|条[tiao2],張|张[zhang1]; (Internet slang) the first reply or replier to a forum post
夹[夾]	jiā	to press from either side; to place in between; to sandwich; to carry sth under armpit; wedged between; between; to intersperse; to mix; to mingle; clip; folder; Taiwan pr. [jia2]
这会儿[這會兒]	zhèhuìr5	(coll.) now; this moment; also pr. [zhe4 hui3 r5]
巴不得[巴不得]	bābude	(coll.) to be eager for; to long for; to look forward to
世上[世上]	shìshàng	on earth
好客[好客]	hàokè	hospitality; to treat guests well; to enjoy having guests; hospitable; friendly
清扫[清掃]	qīngsǎo	to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime)
油漆[油漆]	yóuqī	oil paints; lacquer; to paint; CL:層|层[ceng2]
家具[家具]	jiājù	furniture; CL:件[jian4],套[tao4]
播[播]	bō	to sow; to scatter; to spread; to broadcast; Taiwan pr. [bo4]
夏日[夏日]	xiàrì	summertime
明净[明淨]	míngjìng	bright and clean; luminous
脱下[脫下]	tuōxià	to take off (clothing)
衣[衣]	yī	clothes; CL:件[jian4]; Kangxi radical 145
洋溢[洋溢]	yángyì	brimming with; steeped in
衫[衫]	shān	garment; jacket with open slits in place of sleeves
自动[自動]	zìdòng	automatic; voluntarily
钢琴[鋼琴]	gāngqín	piano; CL:架[jia4],臺|台[tai2]
奏[奏]	zòu	to play music; to achieve; to present a memorial to the emperor (old)
响[響]	xiǎng	echo; sound; noise; to make a sound; to sound; to ring; loud; classifier for noises
欢乐[歡樂]	huānlè	gaiety; gladness; glee; merriment; pleasure; happy; joyous; gay
玛[瑪]	mǎ	agate; cornelian
兰[蘭]	lán	orchid (蘭花|兰花 Cymbidium goeringii); fragrant thoroughwort (蘭草|兰草 Eupatorium fortunei); lily magnolia (木蘭|木兰)
妲[妲]	Dá	female personal name (archaic)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/100 words - 24 min
皮[皮]	pí	leather; skin; fur; CL:張|张[zhang1]; pico- (one trillionth); naughty
埃[埃]	āi	dust; dirt; angstrom; phonetic ai or e
黄昏[黃昏]	huánghūn	dusk; evening; nightfall
时分[時分]	shífēn	time; period during the day; one of the 12 two-hour periods enumerated by the earthly branches 地支
佩戴[佩戴]	pèidài	to wear (as accessories)
栀子花[梔子花]	zhīzihuā	cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)
迷[迷]	mí	to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confused
笛[笛]	dí	flute
了不起[了不起]	liǎobuqǐ	amazing; terrific; extraordinary
只顾[只顧]	zhǐgù	solely preoccupied (with one thing); engrossed; focusing (on sth); to look after only one aspect
宣泄[宣洩]	xuānxiè	to drain (by leading off water); to unburden oneself; to divulge; to leak a secret
握[握]	wò	to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to master; classifier: a handful
跟不上[跟不上]	gēnbushàng	not able to keep up with
拍子[拍子]	pāizi	beat (music); paddle-shaped object (flyswatter etc); racket (sports)
较劲[較勁]	jiàojìn	to match one's strength with; to compete; more competitive; to set oneself against sb; disobliging; to make a special effort
急躁[急躁]	jízào	irritable; irascible; impetuous
鼓声[鼓聲]	gǔshēng	sound of a drum; drumbeat
打招呼[打招呼]	dǎzhāohu	to greet sb by word or action; to give prior notice
外边[外邊]	wàibian	outside; outer surface; abroad; place other than one's home
教学[教學]	jiàoxué	to teach; teaching and learning; education; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4]
折服[折服]	zhéfú	to convince; to subdue; to be convinced; to be bowled over
潜质[潛質]	qiánzhì	potential
宝贝儿[寶貝兒]	bǎobèir5	erhua variant of 寶貝|宝贝[bao3 bei4]
十万[十萬]	shíwàn	hundred thousand
火急[火急]	huǒjí	extremely urgent
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/125 words - 33 min
十万火急[十萬火急]	shíwànhuǒjí	most urgent; posthaste; express
喷嚏[噴嚏]	pēntì	sneeze
叽[嘰]	jī	grumble
紫色[紫色]	zǐsè	purple; violet (color)
披[披]	pī	to drape over one's shoulders; to open; to unroll; to split open; to spread out
喜酒[喜酒]	xǐjiǔ	wedding feast; liquor drunk at a wedding feast
红豆[紅豆]	hóngdòu	azuki bean; red bean
薏米[薏米]	yìmǐ	grains of Job's tears plant 薏苡[yi4 yi3]
羹[羹]	gēng	soup
人意[人意]	rényì	people's expectations
发酵[發酵]	fājiào	to ferment; fermentation
好用[好用]	hǎoyòng	useful; serviceable; effective; handy; easy to use
穿帮[穿幫]	chuānbāng	(TV or movie) blooper; continuity error; (theater) to flub one's lines; unintended exposure of a body part; to be exposed (of a scheme or trick); to reveal sth one intended to conceal through a slip of the tongue; to blow one's cover
休整[休整]	xiūzhěng	to rest and reorganize (military)
纯洁[純潔]	chúnjié	pure; clean and honest; to purify
放宽[放寬]	fàngkuān	to relax restrictions
学霸[學霸]	xuébà	(slang) top student; bookworm
古城[古城]	gǔchéng	ancient city
旅行团[旅行團]	lǚxíngtuán	tour group
或是[或是]	huòshì	or; either one or the other
洗头[洗頭]	xǐtóu	to wash one's hair; to have a shampoo
腻[膩]	nì	greasy; soft; unctuous; intimate; tired of
弯腰[彎腰]	wānyāo	to stoop
求职[求職]	qiúzhí	to seek employment
走投无路[走投無路]	zǒutóuwúlù	to be at an impasse (idiom); in a tight spot; at the end of one's rope; desperate
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/150 words - 41 min
理发店[理髮店]	lǐfàdiàn	barbershop; hairdresser's; CL:家[jia1]
求生[求生]	qiúshēng	to seek survival; to possess the will to live
欲[欲]	yù	to wish for; to desire; variant of 慾|欲[yu4]
逐出[逐出]	zhúchū	to expel; to evict; to drive out
见色忘义[見色忘義]	jiànsèwàngyì	to forget loyalty when in love; hoes before bros
独处[獨處]	dúchǔ	to live alone; to spend time alone (or with a significant other)
厄运[厄運]	èyùn	bad luck; misfortune; adversity
提供[提供]	tígōng	to offer; to supply; to provide; to furnish
消耗[消耗]	xiāohào	to use up; to consume
长安[長安]	Cháng'ān	Chang'an (ancient name of Xi'an 西安[Xi1 an1]) capital of China during Tang Dynasty 唐朝[Tang2 chao2]; now 長安區|长安区[Chang2 an1 Qu1], a district of Xi'an
易[易]	yì	easy; amiable; to change; to exchange; prefix corresponding to the English adjective suffix "-able" or "-ible"
不得了[不得了]	bùdéliǎo	desperately serious; disastrous; extremely; exceedingly
微博[微博]	wēibó	microblogging; microblog
松懈[鬆懈]	sōngxiè	to relax; to relax efforts; to slack off; to take it easy; complacent; undisciplined
主流[主流]	zhǔliú	main stream (of a river); fig. the essential point; main viewpoint of a matter; mainstream (culture etc)
居委会[居委會]	jūwěihuì	neighbourhood committee
周六[週六]	Zhōuliù	Saturday
周日[週日]	Zhōurì	Sunday; diurnal
请便[請便]	qǐngbiàn	Please do as you wish!; You are welcome to do whatever you like!; Please make yourself at home.
大力[大力]	dàlì	energetically; vigorously
扶持[扶持]	fúchí	to help; to assist
尾气[尾氣]	wěiqì	exhaust (i.e. waste gas from engine); emissions
多重[多重]	duōchóng	multi- (faceted, cultural, ethnic etc)
老百姓[老百姓]	lǎobǎixìng	ordinary people; the "person in the street"; CL:個|个[ge4]
嘴皮子[嘴皮子]	zuǐpízi	lit. lips; fig. glib talk
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep25/163 words - 43 min
说破[說破]	shuōpò	to lay bare (actual facts, secrets etc); to reveal
新型[新型]	xīnxíng	new type; new kind
汽油[汽油]	qìyóu	gasoline
净化[淨化]	jìnghuà	to purify
扰[擾]	rǎo	to disturb
民[民]	mín	the people; nationality; citizen
高音喇叭[高音喇叭]	gāoyīnlǎba	tweeter
大喊大叫[大喊大叫]	dàhǎndàjiào	shouting and screaming (idiom); to scream loudly; to rant; to kick up a racket; to conduct vigorous propaganda
叫卖[叫賣]	jiàomài	to hawk (one's wares); to peddle
赠品[贈品]	zèngpǐn	gift; complimentary item; freebie; giveaway
有机[有機]	yǒujī	organic
利国利民[利國利民]	lìguólìmín	to benefit both the country and the people
握手[握手]	wòshǒu	to shake hands
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/25 words - 9 min
常态[常態]	chángtài	normal state
老虎[老虎]	lǎohǔ	tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1]
着手[著手]	zhuóshǒu	to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out
古色古香[古色古香]	gǔsègǔxiāng	interesting and appealing (of old locations, objects etc)
小桥[小橋]	XiǎoQiáo	Xiao Qiao, one of the Two Qiaos, according to Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三國演義|三国演义[San1 guo2 Yan3 yi4], the two great beauties of ancient China
流水[流水]	liúshuǐ	running water; (business) turnover
天然[天然]	tiānrán	natural
氧[氧]	yǎng	oxygen (chemistry)
流行[流行]	liúxíng	(of a contagious disease etc) to spread; to propagate; (of a style of clothing, song etc) popular; fashionable
恒温[恆溫]	héngwēn	constant temperature
马卡龙[馬卡龍]	mǎkǎlóng	macaron, French pastry with a soft filling sandwiched between the meringue-based cookie shells (loanword)
虑[慮]	lǜ	to think over; to consider; anxiety
禁地[禁地]	jìndì	forbidden area; restricted area; (fig.) sth considered off-limits
炒[炒]	chǎo	to sauté; to stir-fry; to speculate; to hype; to fire (sb)
辣子[辣子]	làzi	cayenne pepper; chili
惊魂[驚魂]	jīnghún	in a panicked state; frightened
街坊[街坊]	jiēfāng	neighborhood; neighbor
百闻不如一见[百聞不如一見]	bǎiwénbùrúyījiàn	seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times (idiom); seeing for oneself is better than hearing from many others; seeing is believing
饰品[飾品]	shìpǐn	ornament; item of jewelry; accessory
耳环[耳環]	ěrhuán	earring; CL:隻|只[zhi1],對|对[dui4]
市面上[市面上]	shìmiànshàng	on the market
入味[入味]	rùwèi	tasty; to be absorbed in sth; interesting
扫帚[掃帚]	sàozhou	broom
墓[墓]	mù	grave; tomb; mausoleum
哭丧[哭喪]	kūsāng	to wail at a funeral; formal wailing while offering sacrifice to the departed
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/50 words - 17 min
撅[噘]	juē	(dialect) to abuse (verbally); variant of 撅[jue1]; to pout
扫墓[掃墓]	sǎomù	to sweep a grave (and pay one's respects to the dead person)
零食[零食]	língshí	between-meal nibbles; snacks
大吃大喝[大吃大喝]	dàchīdàhē	to eat and drink as much as one likes; to make a pig of oneself
拄[拄]	zhǔ	to lean on; to prop on
博物馆[博物館]	bówùguǎn	museum
巨大[巨大]	jùdà	huge; immense; very large; tremendous; gigantic; enormous
骨架[骨架]	gǔjià	framework; skeleton
讲解员[講解員]	jiǎngjiěyuán	guide
没完没了[沒完沒了]	méiwánméiliǎo	without end; incessantly; on and on
执着[執著]	zhízhuó	to be strongly attached to; to be dedicated; to cling to
折叠[折疊]	zhédié	to fold; collapsible; folding (bicycle, antenna, bed etc)
扶手[扶手]	fúshǒu	handrail; armrest
实话实说[實話實說]	shíhuàshíshuō	to tell the truth; to tell it as it is
外婆[外婆]	wàipó	(coll.) mother's mother; maternal grandmother
纠结[糾結]	jiūjié	to intertwine; to band together (with); to link up (with); twisted; tangled; confused; to be at a loss
纠[糾]	jiū	to gather together; to investigate; to entangle; to correct
剧情[劇情]	jùqíng	story line; plot
干练[幹練]	gànliàn	capable and experienced
吃药[吃藥]	chīyào	to take medicine
棒棒糖[棒棒糖]	bàngbàngtáng	lollipop; sucker; CL:根[gen1]
传承[傳承]	chuánchéng	to pass on (to future generations); passed on (from former times); a continued tradition; an inheritance
笔名[筆名]	bǐmíng	pen name; pseudonym
栏杆[欄杆]	lángān	railing; banister
拔[拔]	bá	to pull up; to pull out; to draw out by suction; to select; to pick; to stand out (above level); to surpass; to seize
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/75 words - 22 min
糗事[糗事]	qiǔshì	awkward incident
扒[扒]	bā	to peel; to skin; to tear; to pull down; to cling to (sth on which one is climbing); to dig
飕飕[颼颼]	sōusōu	sound of the wind blowing or rain falling
定做[定做]	dìngzuò	to have something made to order
臭屁[臭屁]	chòupì	(coll.) self-important; puffed up
跟人[跟人]	gēnrén	to marry (of woman)
流动[流動]	liúdòng	to flow; to circulate; to go from place to place; to be mobile; (of assets) liquid
不变[不變]	bùbiàn	constant; unvarying; (math.) invariant
相遇[相遇]	xiāngyù	to meet; to encounter; to come across
相伴[相伴]	xiāngbàn	to accompany sb; to accompany each other
走过[走過]	zǒuguò	to walk past; to pass by
当下[當下]	dāngxià	immediately; at once; at that moment; at the moment
分道扬镳[分道揚鑣]	fēndàoyángbiāo	lit. to take different roads and urge the horses on (idiom); fig. to part ways
独木桥[獨木橋]	dúmùqiáo	single-log bridge; (fig.) difficult path
搞好[搞好]	gǎohǎo	to do well at; to do a good job
饭碗[飯碗]	fànwǎn	rice bowl; fig. livelihood; job; way of making a living
天冷[天冷]	tiānlěng	cold weather
厚[厚]	hòu	thick; deep or profound; kind; generous; rich or strong in flavor; to favor; to stress
被子[被子]	bèizi	quilt; CL:床[chuang2]
上山下乡[上山下鄉]	shàngshānxiàxiāng	to work in the fields (esp. young school-leavers); forced agricultural experience for city intellectuals
监工[監工]	jiāngōng	workplace overseer; foreman
周家[周家]	zhōujiā	the Zhou family (household, firm etc); Jow-Ga Kung Fu - Martial Art
感冒[感冒]	gǎnmào	to catch cold; (common) cold; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4]; (coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative); (Tw) to detest; can't stand
语言[語言]	yǔyán	language; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3]
重活[重活]	zhònghuó	heavy job
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/100 words - 28 min
乱动[亂動]	luàndòng	to fiddle with; to tamper with; to meddle with; to move randomly; to flail about
自觉[自覺]	zìjué	conscious; aware; on one's own initiative; conscientious
捶[捶]	chuí	to beat with the fist; to hammer; to cudgel
典型[典型]	diǎnxíng	model; typical case; archetype; typical; representative
伤疤[傷疤]	shāngbā	scar; CL:道[dao4]
军[軍]	jūn	army; military; arms; CL:個|个[ge4]
小将[小將]	xiǎojiàng	(in classical literature) young military officer of high rank for his age; (during the Cultural Revolution) young militant in the Red Guard; (in modern usage) rising star (in sport, politics etc)
热恋[熱戀]	rèliàn	to fall head over heels in love; to be passionately in love
相见[相見]	xiāngjiàn	to see each other; to meet in person
想念[想念]	xiǎngniàn	to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again
烤肉[烤肉]	kǎoròu	barbecue (lit. roast meat)
思念[思念]	sīniàn	to think of; to long for; to miss
有如[有如]	yǒurú	to be like sth; similar to; alike
野草[野草]	yěcǎo	weeds; mistress or prostitute (old)
潮水[潮水]	cháoshuǐ	tide
翻滚[翻滾]	fāngǔn	to roll; to boil
狂风[狂風]	kuángfēng	gale; squall; whole gale (meteorology)
得寸进尺[得寸進尺]	décùnjìnchǐ	lit. win an inch, want a foot (idiom); fig. not satisfied with small gains; give him an inch, and he'll want a mile
进宫[進宮]	jìngōng	to enter the emperor's palace; (slang) to go to jail
病号[病號]	bìnghào	sick personnel; person on the sick list; patient
偷吃[偷吃]	tōuchī	to eat on the sly; to pilfer food; to be unfaithful
冰糖[冰糖]	bīngtáng	crystal sugar; rock candy
帮凶[幫兇]	bāngxiōng	variant of 幫凶|帮凶[bang1 xiong1]
愈合[愈合]	yùhé	to heal; to fuse
进化[進化]	jìnhuà	evolution; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/125 words - 31 min
万年[萬年]	Wànnián	Wannian county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi
食物链[食物鏈]	shíwùliàn	food chain
顶端[頂端]	dǐngduān	summit; peak
寡淡[寡淡]	guǎdàn	insipid; bland; indifferent
张口[張口]	zhāngkǒu	to open one's mouth (to eat, speak etc); to gape; to start talking (esp. to make a request)
令箭[令箭]	lìngjiàn	arrow banner of command (archaic used as symbol of military authority); fig. instructions from one's superiors
箍[箍]	gū	hoop; to bind with hoops
咒[咒]	zhòu	incantation; magic spell; curse; malediction; to revile; to put a curse on sb
嗲[嗲]	diǎ	coy; childish
神奇[神奇]	shénqí	magical; mystical; miraculous
服服帖帖[服服帖帖]	fúfutiētiē	submissive; docile; obedient
小女人[小女人]	xiǎonǚrén	dainty and delicate girl; concubine
假扮[假扮]	jiǎbàn	to impersonate; to act the part of sb; to disguise oneself as sb else
弄假成真[弄假成真]	nòngjiǎchéngzhēn	pretense that turns into reality (idiom); to play at make-believe, but accidentally make it true
眉毛[眉毛]	méimao	eyebrow; CL:根[gen1]
打掉[打掉]	dǎdiào	to tear down; to destroy; to dismantle (a gang); to abort (a fetus)
亲人[親人]	qīnrén	one's close relatives
生涯[生涯]	shēngyá	career; life (way in which sb lives); period of one's life
罩[罩]	zhào	cover; fish trap (basket); shade
融洽[融洽]	róngqià	harmonious; friendly relations; on good terms with one another
标[標]	biāo	mark; sign; label; to mark with a symbol, label, lettering etc; to bear (a brand name, registration number etc); prize; award; bid; target; quota; (old) the topmost branches of a tree; visible symptom; classifier for military units
泛[泛]	fàn	to float; to be suffused with; general; extensive; non-specific; flood; pan- (prefix)
真爱[真愛]	zhēn'ài	true love
划[划]	huá	to row; to paddle; profitable; worth (the effort); it pays (to do sth)
范围[範圍]	fànwéi	range; scope; limit; extent; CL:個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/150 words - 35 min
刺猬[刺蝟]	cìwei	hedgehog
刺[刺]	cì	thorn; sting; thrust; to prick; to pierce; to stab; to assassinate; to murder
常年[常年]	chángnián	all year round; for years on end; average year
开启[開啟]	kāiqǐ	to open; to start; (computing) to enable
机制[機制]	jīzhì	mechanism
看似[看似]	kànsì	to look as if; to seem
硬邦邦[硬邦邦]	yìngbāngbāng	very hard
柔软[柔軟]	róuruǎn	soft
缩[縮]	suō	to withdraw; to pull back; to contract; to shrink; to reduce; abbreviation; also pr. [su4]
缩成一团[縮成一團]	suōchéngyītuán	to huddle together; to curl up
扎[扎]	zhā	to prick; to run or stick (a needle etc) into; jug (a classifier for liquids such as beer)
巫婆[巫婆]	wūpó	witch; sorceress; female shaman
息[息]	xī	breath; news; interest (on an investment or loan); to cease; to stop; to rest; Taiwan pr. [xi2]
公民[公民]	gōngmín	citizen
逃票[逃票]	táopiào	to sneak in without a ticket; to stow away
赖账[賴賬]	làizhàng	to renege on a debt
不良[不良]	bùliáng	bad; harmful; unhealthy
信用[信用]	xìnyòng	to trust; credit (commerce); trustworthiness; creditworthiness
解馋[解饞]	jiěchán	to satisfy one's craving
宵夜[宵夜]	xiāoyè	midnight snack; late-night snack
卡路里[卡路里]	kǎlùlǐ	calorie (loanword)
孤单[孤單]	gūdān	lone; lonely; loneliness
多愁善感[多愁善感]	duōchóushàngǎn	melancholy and moody (idiom); depressed personality
夜宵[夜宵]	yèxiāo	midnight snack
格[格]	gé	square; frame; rule; (legal) case; style; character; standard; pattern; (grammar) case; (classical) to obstruct; to hinder; (classical) to arrive; to come; (classical) to investigate; to study exhaustively
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep26/170 words - 42 min
左右[左右]	zuǒyòu	left and right; nearby; approximately; attendant; to control; to influence
登陆[登陸]	dēnglù	to land; to come ashore; to make landfall (of typhoon etc); to log in
强度[強度]	qiángdù	strength; intensity; CL:個|个[ge4]
热带风暴[熱帶風暴]	rèdàifēngbào	tropical storm
市南区[市南區]	Shìnánqū	Shinan district of Qingdao city 青島市|青岛市, Shandong
广大[廣大]	guǎngdà	(of an area) vast or extensive; large-scale; widespread; (of people) numerous
预警[預警]	yùjǐng	warning; early warning
骑车[騎車]	qíchē	to cycle
预报[預報]	yùbào	forecast
没收[沒收]	mòshōu	to confiscate; to seize
充电宝[充電寶]	chōngdiànbǎo	portable charger; mobile power pack
货运[貨運]	huòyùn	freight transport; cargo; transported goods
小马[小馬]	xiǎomǎ	colt; pony
锁门[鎖門]	suǒmén	to lock the door
巡[巡]	xún	to patrol; to make one's rounds; classifier for rounds of drinks
检[檢]	jiǎn	to check; to examine; to inspect; to exercise restraint
货车[貨車]	huòchē	truck; van; freight wagon
拨打[撥打]	bōdǎ	to call; to dial
出车[出車]	chūchē	to dispatch a vehicle; (of a vehicle or its driver) to set off
电器[電器]	diànqì	(electrical) appliance; device
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep27/25 words - 19 min
停电[停電]	tíngdiàn	to have a power failure; power cut
了事[了事]	liǎoshì	to dispose of a matter; to be done with it
关机[關機]	guānjī	to turn off (a machine or device); to finish shooting a film
阵子[陣子]	zhènzi	period of time
一眼[一眼]	yīyǎn	a glance; a quick look; a glimpse
楼梯[樓梯]	lóutī	stair; staircase; CL:個|个[ge4]
惹麻烦[惹麻煩]	rěmáfan	to create difficulties; to invite trouble; to be troublesome
充电器[充電器]	chōngdiànqì	battery charger
摔倒[摔倒]	shuāidǎo	to fall down; to slip and fall; to throw sb to the ground
淋雨[淋雨]	línyǔ	to get wet in the rain
多种[多種]	duōzhǒng	many kinds of; multiple; diverse; multi-
爱惜[愛惜]	àixī	to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly
亲口[親口]	qīnkǒu	one's own mouth; fig. in one's own words; to say sth personally
死心[死心]	sǐxīn	to give up; to admit failure; to drop the matter; to reconcile oneself to loss; to have no more illusions about
窗户[窗戶]	chuānghu	window; CL:個|个[ge4],扇[shan4]
逞强[逞強]	chěngqiáng	to show off; to try to be brave
睫毛[睫毛]	jiémáo	eyelashes
魂[魂]	hún	soul; spirit; immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body
大叔[大叔]	dàshū	eldest of father's younger brothers; uncle (term used to address a man about the age of one's father)
电磁[電磁]	diàncí	electromagnetic
位子[位子]	wèizi	place; seat
安全性[安全性]	ānquánxìng	security; safety
新手[新手]	xīnshǒu	new hand; novice; raw recruit
的款[的款]	díkuǎn	reliable funds
老爸[老爸]	lǎobà	father; dad
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep27/50 words - 29 min
某些[某些]	mǒuxiē	some; certain (things)
不管三七二十一[不管三七二十一]	bùguǎnsānqī'èrshíyī	regardless of the consequences; recklessly relying on a hopelessly optimistic forecast
虚弱[虛弱]	xūruò	weak; in poor health
谈朋友[談朋友]	tánpéngyou	to be dating sb
公共[公共]	gōnggòng	public; common; communal
喇叭[喇叭]	lǎba	horn (automobile etc); loudspeaker; brass wind instrument; trumpet; suona 鎖吶|锁呐[suo3 na4]
吓唬[嚇唬]	xiàhu	to scare; to frighten
昨[昨]	zuó	yesterday
晩[晩]	wǎn	variant of 晚[wan3]
喜事[喜事]	xǐshì	happy occasion; wedding
临门[臨門]	línmén	to arrive home; facing one's home; home-coming; (soccer) facing the goalmouth
山珍海味[山珍海味]	shānzhēnhǎiwèi	exotic delicacies; luxury foodstuff from distant locations
满汉全席[滿漢全席]	MǎnHànquánxí	the Manchu Han imperial feast, a legendary banquet in the Qing dynasty; (fig.) a sumptuous banquet
讹[訛]	é	error; false; to extort
债[債]	zhài	debt; CL:筆|笔[bi3]
鸡肉[雞肉]	jīròu	chicken meat
黄瓜[黃瓜]	huángguā	cucumber; CL:條|条[tiao2]
铁树开花[鐵樹開花]	tiěshùkāihuā	lit. the iron tree blooms (idiom); a highly improbable or extremely rare occurrence
吸[吸]	xī	to breathe; to suck in; to absorb; to inhale
黑山[黑山]	Hēishān	Montenegro, former Yugoslavia; Heishan county in Jinzhou 錦州|锦州, Liaoning
妖[妖]	yāo	goblin; witch; devil; bewitching; enchanting; monster; phantom; demon
不断[不斷]	bùduàn	unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant
道德[道德]	dàodé	virtue; morality; ethics; CL:種|种[zhong3]
审判[審判]	shěnpàn	a trial; to try sb
娱乐场[娛樂場]	yúlèchǎng	place of entertainment; casino; resort
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep27/75 words - 37 min
耗子[耗子]	hàozi	(dialect) mouse; rat
不自在[不自在]	bùzìzai	uneasiness; feel uncomfortable
奉献[奉獻]	fèngxiàn	to offer respectfully; to consecrate; to dedicate; to devote
眷顾[眷顧]	juàngù	to care for; to show concern for; to think longingly (of one's country)
不问[不問]	bùwèn	to pay no attention to; to disregard; to ignore; to let go unpunished; to let off
问候[問候]	wènhòu	to give one's respects; to send a greeting; (fig.) (coll.) to make offensive reference to (somebody dear to the person to whom one is speaking)
虚[虛]	xū	emptiness; void; abstract theory or guiding principles; empty or unoccupied; diffident or timid; false; humble or modest; (of health) weak; virtual; in vain
奔头[奔頭]	bèntou	sth to strive for; prospect
开窍[開竅]	kāiqiào	to get it straight; to start to understand things properly; enlightenment dawns
饭桌[飯桌]	fànzhuō	dining table
基[基]	jī	base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry); (slang) gay
准线[準線]	zhǔnxiàn	directrix line of a parabola; guide line
一个劲[一個勁]	yīgèjìn	continuously; persistently; incessantly
甩手掌柜[甩手掌櫃]	shuǎishǒuzhǎngguì	lit. arm-flinging shopkeeper; fig. sb who asks others to work but does nothing himself
消气[消氣]	xiāoqì	to cool one's temper
电表[電表]	diànbiǎo	power meter; ammeter; amperemeter; wattmeter; kilowatt-hour meter
安装[安裝]	ānzhuāng	to install; to erect; to fix; to mount; installation
民用[民用]	mínyòng	(for) civilian use
承包[承包]	chéngbāo	to contract; to undertake (a job)
第三方[第三方]	dìsānfāng	third party
欺骗[欺騙]	qīpiàn	to deceive; to cheat
出于[出於]	chūyú	due to; to stem from
假惺惺[假惺惺]	jiǎxīngxīng	hypocritical; unctuous; insincerely courteous; to shed crocodile tears
分点[分點]	fēndiǎn	point of division
一向[一向]	yīxiàng	always (previously); a period of time in the recent past
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep27/97 words - 42 min
签订[簽訂]	qiāndìng	to agree to and sign (a treaty etc)
留步[留步]	liúbù	(said by departing guest) no need to see me out
迁怒[遷怒]	qiānnù	to take one's anger out on sb (who does not deserve it)
胜诉[勝訴]	shèngsù	to win a court case
不堪设想[不堪設想]	bùkānshèxiǎng	too horrible to contemplate; unthinkable; inconceivable
慎重[慎重]	shènzhòng	cautious; careful; prudent
深思熟虑[深思熟慮]	shēnsīshúlǜ	mature reflection; after careful deliberations
权限[權限]	quánxiàn	scope of authority; extent of power; (access etc) privileges
浮[浮]	fú	to float; superficial; floating; unstable; movable; provisional; temporary; transient; impetuous; hollow; inflated; to exceed; superfluous; excessive; surplus
潦[潦]	lǎo	flooded; heavy rain
预案[預案]	yù'àn	contingency plan
大幅度[大幅度]	dàfúdù	by a wide margin; substantial
止[止]	zhǐ	to stop; to prohibit; until; only
决心[決心]	juéxīn	determination; resolution; determined; firm and resolute; to make up one's mind; CL:個|个[ge4]
引咎辞职[引咎辭職]	yǐnjiùcízhí	to admit responsibility and resign
抵消[抵消]	dǐxiāo	to counteract; to cancel out; to offset
差价[差價]	chājià	difference in price
敷衍[敷衍]	fūyǎn	to elaborate (on a theme); to expound (the classics); perfunctory; to skimp; to botch; to do sth half-heartedly or just for show; barely enough to get by
想当然[想當然]	xiǎngdāngrán	to take sth for granted
放大[放大]	fàngdà	to enlarge; to magnify
进退[進退]	jìntuì	to advance or retreat; knowing when to come and when to leave; a sense of propriety
尺[尺]	chǐ	a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure; one of the three acupoints for measuring pulse in Chinese medicine; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep28/25 words - 12 min
杀鸡儆猴[殺雞儆猴]	shājījǐnghóu	lit. killing the chicken to warn the monkey (idiom); fig. to punish an individual as an example to others; pour encourager les autres
说白了[說白了]	shuōbáile	to speak frankly
击[擊]	jī	to hit; to strike; to break; Taiwan pr. [ji2]
枪子[槍子]	qiāngzǐ	bullet
勤勤恳恳[勤勤懇懇]	qínqínkěnkěn	industrious and conscientious; assiduous
明辨是非[明辨是非]	míngbiànshìfēi	to distinguish right and wrong (idiom)
无关[無關]	wúguān	unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else)
高效[高效]	gāoxiào	efficient; highly effective
憋屈[憋屈]	biēqū	sullen
揽[攬]	lǎn	to monopolize; to seize; to take into one's arms; to embrace; to fasten (with a rope etc); to take on (responsibility etc); to canvass
得逞[得逞]	déchěng	to prevail; to have one's way; to get away with it
保不住[保不住]	bǎobuzhù	cannot maintain (sth); unable to keep; more likely than not; may well
无能[無能]	wúnéng	incompetence; inability; incapable; powerless
一举两得[一舉兩得]	yījǔliǎngdé	one move, two gains (idiom); two birds with one stone
早起[早起]	zǎoqǐ	to get up early
伞[傘]	sǎn	umbrella; parasol; CL:把[ba3]
昨夜[昨夜]	zuóyè	last night
漫漫[漫漫]	mànmàn	long; endless; boundless
枕[枕]	zhěn	pillow; to pillow; to rest one's head on (Taiwan pr. [zhen4] for this sense)
眠[眠]	mián	to sleep; to hibernate
电压[電壓]	diànyā	voltage
电线[電線]	diànxiàn	wire; power cord; CL:根[gen1]
没劲[沒勁]	méijìn	to have no strength; to feel weak; exhausted; feeling listless; boring; of no interest
一大早[一大早]	yīdàzǎo	at dawn; at first light; first thing in the morning
亏欠[虧欠]	kuīqiàn	to fall short of; to have a deficit; deficit; deficiency
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep28/50 words - 21 min
生活费[生活費]	shēnghuófèi	cost of living; living expenses; alimony
当家[當家]	dāngjiā	to manage the household; to be the one in charge of the family; to call the shots; to be in charge
想得美[想得美]	xiǎngdéměi	in your dreams!; as if!; You wish!; I wish that were so
保守[保守]	bǎoshǒu	conservative; to guard; to keep
节目[節目]	jiémù	program; item (on a program); CL:臺|台[tai2],個|个[ge4],套[tao4]
苦苦[苦苦]	kǔkǔ	strenuously; persistently; hard; painful
天荒地老[天荒地老]	tiānhuāngdìlǎo	until the end of time (idiom)
合计[合計]	héjì	to add up the total; to figure what sth amounts to; to consider
光是[光是]	guāngshì	solely; just
饰物[飾物]	shìwù	decorations; jewelry
亲民[親民]	qīnmín	in touch with the people; sensitive to people's needs
板块[板塊]	bǎnkuài	slab; (geology) tectonic plate; (fig.) sector (of the stock market or of industry); (economic) bloc
维系[維繫]	wéixì	to maintain; to keep up; to hold together
线下[線下]	xiànxià	offline; below the line
空空[空空]	kōngkōng	empty; vacuous; nothing; vacant; in vain; all for nothing; air-to-air (missile)
作战[作戰]	zuòzhàn	combat; to fight
火爆[火爆]	huǒbào	fiery (temper); popular; flourishing; prosperous; lively
老成[老成]	lǎochéng	mature; experienced; sophisticated
对策[對策]	duìcè	countermeasure for dealing with a situation
反击[反擊]	fǎnjī	to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack
不好惹[不好惹]	bùhǎorě	not to be trifled with; not to be pushed around; stand no nonsense
霸气[霸氣]	bàqì	imperious; aggressive; assertive; dictatorial manner; boldness; CL:股[gu3]
侧[側]	cè	the side; to incline towards; to lean; inclined; lateral; side
视频会议[視頻會議]	shìpínhuìyì	videoconferencing; videoconference
爱慕[愛慕]	àimù	to adore; to admire
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep28/75 words - 27 min
标志性[標誌性]	biāozhìxìng	iconic
蒂芙尼[蒂芙尼]	Dìfúní	Tiffany & Co. (US luxury jewelry retailer)
梵[梵]	Fàn	abbr. for 梵教[Fan4 jiao4] Brahmanism; abbr. for Sanskrit 梵語|梵语[Fan4 yu3] or 梵文[Fan4 wen2]; abbr. for 梵蒂岡|梵蒂冈[Fan4 di4 gang1], the Vatican
克[克]	kè	to be able to; to subdue; to restrain; to overcome; gram; Tibetan unit of land area, about 6 ares
志气[志氣]	zhìqì	ambition; resolve; backbone; drive; spirit
女孩儿[女孩兒]	nǚháir5	erhua variant of 女孩[nu:3 hai2]
洗漱[洗漱]	xǐshù	to wash the face and rinse the mouth
遗忘[遺忘]	yíwàng	to become forgotten; to forget
含义[含義]	hányì	meaning (implicit in a phrase); implied meaning; hidden meaning; hint; connotation
象征[象徵]	xiàngzhēng	emblem; symbol; token; badge; to symbolize; to signify; to stand for
声波[聲波]	shēngbō	sound wave
录制[錄製]	lùzhì	to record (video or audio)
本身[本身]	běnshēn	itself; in itself; per se
某种[某種]	mǒuzhǒng	some kind (of)
印记[印記]	yìnjì	imprint; trace
滔滔[滔滔]	tāotāo	torrential
江水[江水]	jiāngshuǐ	river water
挨家挨户[挨家挨戶]	āijiā'āihù	to go from house to house
回访[回訪]	huífǎng	(pay a) return visit
访[訪]	fǎng	to visit; to call on; to seek; to inquire; to investigate
预料[預料]	yùliào	to forecast; to anticipate; expectation
找麻烦[找麻煩]	zhǎomáfan	to look for trouble
掩[掩]	yǎn	to cover up; to close; to surprise
找茬[找茬]	zhǎochá	to pick fault with; to spot the differences; to nitpick; to pick a quarrel; to find complaint with
守[守]	shǒu	to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep28/100 words - 34 min
豪杰[豪傑]	háojié	hero; towering figure
洗脑[洗腦]	xǐnǎo	to brainwash
柄[柄]	bǐng	handle or shaft (of an axe etc); (of a flower, leaf or fruit) stem; sth that affords an advantage to an opponent; classifier for knives or blades
起死回生[起死回生]	qǐsǐhuíshēng	to rise from the dead (idiom); fig. an unexpected recovery
慈[慈]	cí	compassionate; gentle; merciful; kind; humane
滚蛋[滾蛋]	gǔndàn	get out of here!; beat it!
肉中刺[肉中刺]	ròuzhōngcì	a thorn in one's flesh
刨[刨]	páo	to dig; to excavate; (coll.) to exclude; not to count; to deduct; to subtract
不顾[不顧]	bùgù	in spite of; regardless of
威望[威望]	wēiwàng	prestige
监督[監督]	jiāndū	to control; to supervise; to inspect
幸亏[幸虧]	xìngkuī	fortunately; luckily
宗旨[宗旨]	zōngzhǐ	objective; aim; goal
售后服务[售後服務]	shòuhòufúwù	after-sales service
伟大[偉大]	wěidà	huge; great; grand; worthy of the greatest admiration; important (contribution etc)
战士[戰士]	zhànshì	fighter; soldier; warrior; CL:個|个[ge4]
水煮鱼[水煮魚]	shuǐzhǔyú	Sichuan poached sliced fish in hot chili oil
麻婆豆腐[麻婆豆腐]	mápódòufǔ	mapo tofu; stir-fried beancurd in chili sauce
感应[感應]	gǎnyìng	response; reaction; interaction; irritability (biol.); induction (elec.); inductance
呛[嗆]	qiàng	to irritate the nose; to choke (of smoke, smell etc); pungent; (coll.) (Tw) to shout at sb; to scold; to speak out against sb
公私[公私]	gōngsī	public and private (interests, initiative etc)
使唤[使喚]	shǐhuàn	to order sb about; to use sb
油烟[油煙]	yóuyān	soot; lampblack
有点儿[有點兒]	yǒudiǎnr5	slightly; a little; somewhat
头痛[頭痛]	tóutòng	to have a headache
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep28/123 words - 42 min
药房[藥房]	yàofáng	pharmacy; drugstore
惨绝人寰[慘絕人寰]	cǎnjuérénhuán	extremely tragic (idiom); with unprecedented brutality
贼[賊]	zéi	thief; traitor; wily; deceitful; evil; extremely
心虚[心虛]	xīnxū	lacking in confidence; diffident; to have a guilty conscience
归属[歸屬]	guīshǔ	to belong to; to be affiliated to; to fall under the jurisdiction of; a place where one feels that one belongs; one's final destination (where one need look no further)
狗腿子[狗腿子]	gǒutuǐzi	dog's leg; fig. one who follows a villain; henchman; hired thug
处处[處處]	chùchù	everywhere; in all respects
使[使]	shǐ	to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct sb to do sth; envoy; messenger
绊[絆]	bàn	to trip; to stumble; to hinder
硬来[硬來]	yìnglái	to use force
不好受[不好受]	bùhǎoshòu	unpleasant; hard to take
蚂蚱[螞蚱]	màzha	(dialect) locust; grasshopper
魏[魏]	wèi	tower over a palace gateway (old)
璎珞[瓔珞]	yīngluò	jade or pearl necklace
好感[好感]	hǎogǎn	good opinion; favorable impression
调派[調派]	diàopài	to send on assignment; to deploy (troops)
混乱[混亂]	hùnluàn	confusion; chaos; disorder
分为[分為]	fēnwéi	to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide
障碍[障礙]	zhàng'ài	barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment; obstacle
难度[難度]	nándù	trouble; problem
症结[癥結]	zhēngjié	hard lump in the abdomen (in Chinese medicine); crux of an issue; main point in an argument; sticking point; deadlock in negotiations
所在[所在]	suǒzài	place; location; (after a noun) place where it is located
且[且]	qiě	and; moreover; yet; for the time being; to be about to; both (... and...)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/25 words - 8 min
有理[有理]	yǒulǐ	reasonable; justified; right; (math.) rational
驳[駁]	bó	variegated; heterogeneous; to refute; to contradict; to ship by barge; a barge; a lighter (ship)
生性[生性]	shēngxìng	natural disposition
多疑[多疑]	duōyí	mistrustful; suspicious; paranoid
收敛[收斂]	shōuliǎn	to dwindle; to vanish; to make vanish; to exercise restraint; to curb (one's mirth, arrogance etc); to astringe; (math.) to converge
定量[定量]	dìngliàng	quantity; fixed amount; ration
过量[過量]	guòliàng	excess; overdose
毕业生[畢業生]	bìyèshēng	graduate
强求[強求]	qiǎngqiú	to insist on; to demand; to impose
微商[微商]	wēishāng	derivative (math.); business on WeChat 微信[Wei1 xin4] leveraging one's social network; person who operates such a business
禹[禹]	Yǔ	Yu the Great (c. 21st century BC), mythical leader who tamed the floods; surname Yu
涛[濤]	tāo	big wave; Taiwan pr. [tao2]
回国[回國]	huíguó	to return to one's home country
新加坡[新加坡]	Xīnjiāpō	Singapore
支部[支部]	zhībù	branch, esp. grass root branches of a political party
书记[書記]	shūji	secretary (chief official of a branch of a socialist or communist party); clerk; scribe
聚在一起[聚在一起]	jùzàiyīqǐ	to get together
发起[發起]	fāqǐ	to originate; to initiate; to launch (an attack, an initiative etc); to start; to propose sth (for the first time)
话说回来[話說回來]	huàshuōhuílai	returning to our main topic,...; that said,...; again,...; in this connection; in passing; nevertheless,...; anyhow
企业家[企業家]	qǐyèjiā	entrepreneur
解脱[解脫]	jiětuō	to untie; to free; to absolve of; to get free of; to extirpate oneself; (Buddhism) to free oneself of worldly worries
讽刺[諷刺]	fěngcì	to satirize; to mock; irony; satire; sarcasm
下一代[下一代]	xiàyīdài	the next generation
志趣[志趣]	zhìqù	inclination; interest
逆[逆]	nì	contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/50 words - 12 min
生长[生長]	shēngzhǎng	to grow
咋[咋]	zǎ	dialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zen3 me5]
身材[身材]	shēncái	stature; build (height and weight); figure
恭维[恭維]	gōngwei	to praise; to speak highly of; compliment; praise
瞅[瞅]	chǒu	(dialect) to look at
腹肌[腹肌]	fùjī	abdominal muscle
募[募]	mù	canvass for contributions; to recruit; to collect; to raise
融资[融資]	róngzī	financing
牙缝[牙縫]	yáfèng	gap between teeth
入席[入席]	rùxí	to take one's seat
举杯[舉杯]	jǔbēi	to toast sb (with wine etc); to drink a toast
学渣[學渣]	xuézhā	(coll.) unenthusiastic, mediocre student; underachiever
生畏[生畏]	shēngwèi	to feel intimidated
书本[書本]	shūběn	book; CL:本[ben3]
试卷[試卷]	shìjuàn	examination paper; test paper; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1]
冲击[衝擊]	chōngjī	to attack; to batter; (of waves) to pound against; shock; impact
互通有无[互通有無]	hùtōngyǒuwú	mutual exchange of assistance (idiom); to benefit from each other's strengths and make up each other's shortfalls; to reciprocate with material assistance; scratch each other's back
无常[無常]	wúcháng	variable; changeable; fickle; impermanence (Sanskrit: anitya); ghost taking away the soul after death; to pass away; to die
脱轨[脫軌]	tuōguǐ	to leave the rails; to derail; to jump the track
因祸得福[因禍得福]	yīnhuòdéfú	to profit from a disaster (idiom); some good comes out of a setback; It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
未娶[未娶]	wèiqǔ	a bachelor; an unmarried man
前年[前年]	qiánnián	the year before last
原地踏步[原地踏步]	yuándìtàbù	to mark time (military); to make no headway
消磨[消磨]	xiāomó	to wear down; to sap; to whittle away; to while away; to idle away
原地[原地]	yuándì	(in) the original place; the place where one currently is; place of origin; local (product)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/75 words - 18 min
踏步[踏步]	tàbù	stride; to step (on the spot); to mark time; at a standstill
昔日[昔日]	xīrì	formerly; in olden days
金童玉女[金童玉女]	jīntóngyùnǚ	lit. golden boys and jade maidens (idiom); attendants of the Daoist immortals; fig. lovely young children; a golden couple; (of a couple who are in the public eye) a lovely young couple
卖关子[賣關子]	màiguānzi	to keep listeners in suspense (in storytelling); to keep people on tenterhooks
高富帅[高富帥]	gāofùshuài	"Mr Perfect" (i.e. tall, rich and handsome) (Internet slang)
后会有期[後會有期]	hòuhuìyǒuqī	I'm sure we'll meet again some day. (idiom); Hope to see you again.
叫车[叫車]	jiàochē	to call a cab (by phone); to request a ride (via an app)
老人家[老人家]	lǎorénjiā	polite term for old woman or man
总结[總結]	zǒngjié	to sum up; to conclude; summary; résumé; CL:個|个[ge4]
加强[加強]	jiāqiáng	to reinforce; to strengthen; to increase
领头[領頭]	lǐngtóu	to take the lead; to be first to start
汲取[汲取]	jíqǔ	to draw; to derive; to absorb
委派[委派]	wěipài	to appoint
课程[課程]	kèchéng	course; academic program; CL:堂[tang2],節|节[jie2],門|门[men2]
釜底抽薪[釜底抽薪]	fǔdǐchōuxīn	to take drastic measures to deal with a situation; to pull the carpet from under sb
能量[能量]	néngliàng	energy; capabilities
干预[干預]	gānyù	to meddle; to intervene; intervention
分权[分權]	fēnquán	separation of powers
恶气[惡氣]	èqì	evil smell; resentment; unpleasant manner
喜剧[喜劇]	xǐjù	comedy; CL:部[bu4],齣|出[chu1]
大获全胜[大獲全勝]	dàhuòquánshèng	to seize total victory (idiom); an overwhelming victory; to win by a landslide (in election)
使得[使得]	shǐde	usable; workable; feasible; doable; to make; to cause
埋[埋]	mái	to bury
埋[埋]	mán	to blame
撒娇[撒嬌]	sājiāo	to act like a spoiled child; to throw a tantrum; to act coquettishly
上位[上位]	shàngwèi	seat of honor; person in a high-ranking position; to be promoted to a more senior role; (genetics) epistatic
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/100 words - 24 min
小辫子[小辮子]	xiǎobiànzi	pigtail; (fig.) a shortcoming or evidence of wrongdoing that can be seized upon by others
货色[貨色]	huòsè	goods; (derog.) stuff; trash
招惹[招惹]	zhāorě	to provoke; to tease
幺[么]	yāo	youngest; most junior; tiny; one (unambiguous spoken form when spelling out numbers, esp. on telephone or in military); one or ace on dice or dominoes; variant of 吆[yao1], to shout
蛾子[蛾子]	ézi	moth
其[其]	qí	his; her; its; their; that; such; it (refers to sth preceding it)
英明[英明]	yīngmíng	wise; brilliant
急匆匆[急匆匆]	jícōngcōng	hurried; hasty
香喷喷[香噴噴]	xiāngpēnpēn	delicious; savory
情趣[情趣]	qíngqù	inclinations and interests; delight; fun; interest; appeal
再会[再會]	zàihuì	to meet again; until we meet again; goodbye
下手[下手]	xiàshǒu	to start; to put one's hand to; to set about; the seat to the right of the main guest
手段[手段]	shǒuduàn	method; means (of doing sth); strategy; trick; CL:個|个[ge4]
扬眉[揚眉]	yángméi	to raise eyebrows
吐气[吐氣]	tǔqì	to exhale; to blow off steam; (phonetics) aspirated
防御[防禦]	fángyù	defense; to defend
恩师[恩師]	ēnshī	(greatly respected) teacher
撮合[撮合]	cuōhe	to play matchmaker; to act as a middleman
中学[中學]	zhōngxué	middle school; CL:個|个[ge4]
竞技[競技]	jìngjì	competition of skill (e.g. sports); athletics tournament
奖[獎]	jiǎng	prize; award; encouragement; CL:個|个[ge4]
得意门生[得意門生]	déyìménshēng	favorite pupil
考进[考進]	kǎojìn	to gain entry by passing an exam; to be admitted to (a college etc)
从此[從此]	cóngcǐ	from now on; since then; henceforth
竹[竹]	zhú	bamboo; CL:棵[ke1],支[zhi1],根[gen1]; Kangxi radical 118
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/125 words - 30 min
制造[製造]	zhìzào	to manufacture; to make
早恋[早戀]	zǎoliàn	puppy love
饭店[飯店]	fàndiàn	restaurant; hotel; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4]
成亲[成親]	chéngqīn	to get married
带坏[帶壞]	dàihuài	to lead astray
情敌[情敵]	qíngdí	rival in love
塘[塘]	táng	dyke; embankment; pool or pond; hot-water bathing pool
蟹[蟹]	xiè	crab
到齐[到齊]	dàoqí	to be all present
纽约[紐約]	Niǔyuē	New York
伦敦[倫敦]	Lúndūn	London, capital of United Kingdom
世界各地[世界各地]	shìjiègèdì	all over the world; everywhere; in all parts of the world
夺得[奪得]	duódé	to take (after a struggle); to wrest; to seize; to capture; to win (a trophy)
世界级[世界級]	shìjièjí	world-class
领奖[領獎]	lǐngjiǎng	to accept a prize; a prize-winner
档案[檔案]	dàng'àn	file; record; archive
下课[下課]	xiàkè	to finish class; to get out of class
前妻[前妻]	qiánqī	ex-wife; late wife
神经[神經]	shénjīng	nerve; mental state; (coll.) unhinged; nutjob
大条[大條]	dàtiáo	(used to modify 事情[shi4 qing5]) serious; grave
二婚[二婚]	èrhūn	to marry for the second time; second marriage; second spouse
忙于[忙於]	mángyú	busy with
再婚[再婚]	zàihūn	to remarry
外国[外國]	wàiguó	foreign (country); CL:個|个[ge4]
护照[護照]	hùzhào	passport; CL:本[ben3],個|个[ge4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/150 words - 38 min
知书达理[知書達理]	zhīshūdálǐ	educated and well-balanced (idiom)
定居[定居]	dìngjū	to settle (in some city, country etc); to take up residence
法眼[法眼]	fǎyǎn	discerning eye
气色[氣色]	qìsè	complexion
不和[不和]	bùhé	not to get along well; to be on bad terms; to be at odds; discord
自己人[自己人]	zìjǐrén	those on our side; ourselves; one's own people; one of us
套餐[套餐]	tàocān	set meal; product or service package (e.g. for a cell phone subscription)
年轻有为[年輕有為]	niánqīngyǒuwéi	young and promising
观点[觀點]	guāndiǎn	point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4]
过来人[過來人]	guòláirén	an experienced person; sb who has "been around (the block)"; sb who has personally experienced it
男方[男方]	nánfāng	the bridegroom's side; of the bridegroom's family
伤人[傷人]	shāngrén	to injure sb
擦亮眼睛[擦亮眼睛]	cāliàngyǎnjīng	to keep one's eyes open (idiom); to be on one's guard; to be clear-eyed
友好[友好]	yǒuhǎo	friendly; amicable; close friend
说起[說起]	shuōqǐ	to mention; to bring up (a subject); with regard to; as for
自身[自身]	zìshēn	itself; oneself; one's own
翻过[翻過]	fānguò	to turn over; to transform
看穿[看穿]	kànchuān	see through (a person, scheme, trick etc)
虚伪[虛偽]	xūwěi	false; hypocritical; artificial; sham
私事[私事]	sīshì	personal matters
嘴巴[嘴巴]	zuǐba	mouth; CL:張|张[zhang1]; slap in the face; CL:個|个[ge4]
关紧[關緊]	guānjǐn	to close firmly; to fasten securely; to make fast; to lock
领会[領會]	lǐnghuì	to understand; to comprehend; to grasp
尘[塵]	chén	dust; dirt; earth
回请[回請]	huíqǐng	to return an invitation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep29/166 words - 43 min
世俗[世俗]	shìsú	profane; secular; worldly
沾染[沾染]	zhānrǎn	to pollute (often fig.); to be infected by; to gain a small advantage
向前[向前]	xiàngqián	forward; onward
恩[恩]	ēn	favor; grace; kindness
入股[入股]	rùgǔ	to invest
元老[元老]	yuánlǎo	senior figure; elder; doyen
创始人[創始人]	chuàngshǐrén	creator; founder; initiator
基金[基金]	jījīn	fund
梦寐以求[夢寐以求]	mèngmèiyǐqiú	to yearn for sth even in one's dreams (idiom); to long for sth day and night
袋[袋]	dài	pouch; bag; sack; pocket
好笑[好笑]	hǎoxiào	laughable; funny; ridiculous
青梅竹马[青梅竹馬]	qīngméizhúmǎ	lit. green plums and hobby-horse (idiom); fig. innocent children's games; childhood sweethearts; a couple who grew up as childhood friends
届[屆]	jiè	to arrive at (place or time); period; to become due; classifier for events, meetings, elections, sporting fixtures, years (of graduation)
名号[名號]	mínghào	name; good reputation; title
找上门[找上門]	zhǎoshàngmén	to come to sb's door; to call on sb
得奖[得獎]	déjiǎng	to win a prize
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/25 words - 8 min
实体[實體]	shítǐ	entity; substance; thing that has a material existence (as opposed to a conceptual, virtual or online existence); the real thing (as opposed to an image or model of it)
人脉[人脈]	rénmài	contacts; connections; network
头头[頭頭]	tóutóu	head; chief
征服[征服]	zhēngfú	to conquer; to subdue; to vanquish
风马牛不相及[風馬牛不相及]	fēngmǎniúbùxiāngjí	to be completely unrelated to one another (idiom); irrelevant
思维[思維]	sīwéi	(line of) thought; thinking
逻辑[邏輯]	luóji	logic (loanword)
依附[依附]	yīfù	to adhere; to attach oneself to; to append
相差[相差]	xiāngchà	to differ; discrepancy between
一代[一代]	yīdài	generation
一个样[一個樣]	yīgeyàng	same as 一樣|一样[yi1 yang4]; the same
一头[一頭]	yītóu	one head; a head full of sth; one end (of a stick); one side; headlong; directly; rapidly; simultaneously
栽[栽]	zāi	to grow; to plant; to insert; to force on sb; to fall head first
弄伤[弄傷]	nòngshāng	to bruise; to hurt (something)
短暂[短暫]	duǎnzàn	of short duration; brief; momentary
各取所需[各取所需]	gèqǔsuǒxū	each takes what he needs (idiom)
长久[長久]	chángjiǔ	(for a) long time
磨合[磨合]	móhé	to break in; to wear in
下线[下線]	xiàxiàn	to go offline
节省[節省]	jiéshěng	saving; to save; to use sparingly; to cut down on
不可开交[不可開交]	bùkěkāijiāo	to be awfully (busy etc)
议论[議論]	yìlùn	to comment; to talk about; to discuss; discussion; CL:個|个[ge4]
小道消息[小道消息]	xiǎodàoxiāoxi	hearsay; gossip
强势[強勢]	qiángshì	strong; powerful; (linguistics) emphatic; intensive
对抗[對抗]	duìkàng	to withstand; to resist; to stand off; antagonism; confrontation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/50 words - 14 min
高管[高管]	gāoguǎn	executive; senior management; (contraction of 高級管理|高级管理)
一个个[一個個]	yīgègè	each and every one
嚣张跋扈[囂張跋扈]	xiāozhāngbáhù	arrogant and despotic
副手[副手]	fùshǒu	assistant
座[座]	zuò	seat; base; stand; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for buildings, mountains and similar immovable objects
冤[冤]	yuān	injustice; grievance; wrong
慌[慌]	huāng	to get panicky; to lose one's head; (coll.) (after 得) unbearably; terribly
振奋[振奮]	zhènfèn	to stir oneself up; to raise one's spirits; to inspire
忠心[忠心]	zhōngxīn	good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication
员[員]	yuán	person; employee; member
女将[女將]	nǚjiàng	female general; (fig.) woman who is a leading figure in her area of expertise
土匪[土匪]	tǔfěi	bandit
主导[主導]	zhǔdǎo	leading; dominant; prevailing; to lead; to direct; to dominate
偏见[偏見]	piānjiàn	prejudice
简短[簡短]	jiǎnduǎn	brief (statement, summary etc); briefly; brevity
一线[一線]	yīxiàn	front line
对不住[對不住]	duìbuzhù	to let sb down; to be unfair; I'm sorry; pardon me (formal)
营业[營業]	yíngyè	to do business; to trade
带头[帶頭]	dàitóu	to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example
芳[芳]	fāng	fragrant
战壕[戰壕]	zhànháo	trench; entrenchment
分部[分部]	fēnbù	branch; subsection; to subdivide
鼓掌[鼓掌]	gǔzhǎng	to applaud; to clap
开门见山[開門見山]	kāiménjiànshān	lit. to open the door and see the mountain; fig. to get right to the point (idiom)
协作[協作]	xiézuò	cooperation; coordination
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/75 words - 19 min
交叉[交叉]	jiāochā	to cross; to intersect; to overlap
匆忙[匆忙]	cōngmáng	hasty; hurried
明晰[明晰]	míngxī	clear; well-defined; limpid
总理[總理]	zǒnglǐ	premier; prime minister; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2]
告知[告知]	gàozhī	to inform
分成[分成]	fēnchéng	to divide (into); to split a bonus; to break into; tenths; percentage allotment
无所适从[無所適從]	wúsuǒshìcóng	not knowing which course to follow (idiom); at a loss what to do
分身[分身]	fēnshēn	to spare time for a separate task; doppelgänger; sockpuppet (Internet slang)
忙碌[忙碌]	mánglù	busy; bustling
同等[同等]	tóngděng	equal to; having the same social class or status
分管[分管]	fēnguǎn	to be put in charge of; to be responsible for; branched passage
现有[現有]	xiànyǒu	currently existing; currently available
拆分[拆分]	chāifēn	to break up into parts
变天[變天]	biàntiān	to undergo change in weather; restoration of reactionary rule or the previous regime
看上去[看上去]	kànshangqu	it would appear; it seems (that)
温[溫]	wēn	warm; lukewarm; temperature; to warm up; mild; soft; tender; to review (a lesson etc); fever (TCM); old variant of 瘟[wen1]
柔[柔]	róu	soft; flexible; supple; yielding; rho (Greek letter Ρρ)
眼色[眼色]	yǎnsè	signal made with one's eyes; meaningful glance
一分为二[一分為二]	yīfēnwéi'èr	one divides into two; to be two-sided; there are two sides to everything; to see both sb's good points and shortcomings (idiom)
粉身碎骨[粉身碎骨]	fěnshēnsuìgǔ	lit. torn body and crushed bones (idiom); fig. to die horribly; to sacrifice one's life
局势[局勢]	júshì	situation; state (of affairs)
帮手[幫手]	bāngshǒu	helper; assistant
形势[形勢]	xíngshì	circumstances; situation; terrain; CL:個|个[ge4]
削弱[削弱]	xuēruò	to weaken; to impair; to cripple
诸侯[諸侯]	zhūhóu	feudal vassal; feudal princes, esp. the monarchs (dukes or princes) of the several vassal states 諸侯國|诸侯国 of Zhou during Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods 11th-5th century BC; subordinate warlord; local official
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/100 words - 23 min
势力[勢力]	shìli	power; (ability to) influence
老江湖[老江湖]	lǎojiānghú	a much-travelled person, well acquainted with the ways of the world
笼络[籠絡]	lǒngluò	to coax; to beguile; to win over
万事大吉[萬事大吉]	wànshìdàjí	everything is fine (idiom); all is well with the world
荣幸[榮幸]	róngxìng	honored (to have the privilege of ...)
打下[打下]	dǎxià	to lay (a foundation); to conquer (a city etc); to shoot down (a bird etc)
江山[江山]	jiāngshān	rivers and mountains; landscape; country
有口皆碑[有口皆碑]	yǒukǒujiēbēi	every voice gives praise (idiom); with an extensive public reputation
树立[樹立]	shùlì	to set up; to establish
榜样[榜樣]	bǎngyàng	example; model; CL:個|个[ge4]
女强人[女強人]	nǚqiángrén	successful career woman; able woman
强人[強人]	qiángrén	(politics) strongman; (in the workplace, esp. of a woman) a highly capable person; (old) robber
决断[決斷]	juéduàn	to make a decision; resolution; decisiveness; resolute
赞叹[讚嘆]	zàntàn	to exclaim in admiration
提防[提防]	dīfáng	to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); also pr. [ti2 fang2]
外界[外界]	wàijiè	the outside world; external
评论[評論]	pínglùn	to comment on; to discuss; comment; commentary; CL:篇[pian1]
退缩[退縮]	tuìsuō	to shrink back; to cower
伐[伐]	fá	to cut down; to fell; to dispatch an expedition against; to attack; to boast; Taiwan pr. [fa1]
对手[對手]	duìshǒu	opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match
疑虑[疑慮]	yílǜ	hesitation; misgivings; doubt
汗[汗]	hàn	perspiration; sweat; CL:滴[di1],頭|头[tou2],身[shen1]; to be speechless (out of helplessness, embarrassment etc) (Internet slang used as an interjection)
体系[體系]	tǐxì	system; setup; CL:個|个[ge4]
人际[人際]	rénjì	human relationships; interpersonal
底层[底層]	dǐcéng	ground or first floor; bottom (of a pile); lowest rung (of society)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/125 words - 28 min
阳奉阴违[陽奉陰違]	yángfèngyīnwéi	outward devotion but inner opposition (idiom); to pay lip service; to agree overtly, but oppose in secret
山头[山頭]	shāntóu	mountain top
阴谋诡计[陰謀詭計]	yīnmóuguǐjì	crafty plots and machinations (idiom)
手掌[手掌]	shǒuzhǎng	palm
谋[謀]	móu	to plan; to seek; scheme
革新[革新]	géxīn	to innovate; innovation
架空[架空]	jiàkōng	to build (a hut etc) on stilts; to install (power lines etc) overhead; (fig.) unfounded; impractical; (fig.) to make sb a mere figurehead
妇人[婦人]	fùrén	married woman
工夫[工夫]	gōngfu	period of time (may be months, or mere seconds); spare time; skill; labor; effort
传言[傳言]	chuányán	rumor; hearsay
津贴[津貼]	jīntiē	allowance
走马上任[走馬上任]	zǒumǎshàngrèn	to ride to take up an official appointment (idiom); to take on a job with alacrity; to undertake a task
炮灰[炮灰]	pàohuī	cannon fodder
不在话下[不在話下]	bùzàihuàxià	to be nothing difficult; to be a cinch
松开[鬆開]	sōngkāi	to release; to let go; to loosen; to untie; to come loose
形容[形容]	xíngróng	to describe; description; appearance; look
忍辱负重[忍辱負重]	rěnrǔfùzhòng	to endure humiliation as part of an important mission (idiom); to suffer in silence
鸣[鳴]	míng	to cry (of birds, animals and insects)
一鸣惊人[一鳴驚人]	yīmíngjīngrén	to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat (idiom); an overnight celebrity
投资人[投資人]	tóuzīrén	investor
名次[名次]	míngcì	position in a ranking of names; place; rank
蒸蒸日上[蒸蒸日上]	zhēngzhēngrìshàng	becoming more prosperous with each passing day
爆棚[爆棚]	bàopéng	full to bursting
丘[丘]	qiū	mound; hillock; grave; classifier for fields
比特[比特]	bǐtè	bit (binary digit) (loanword)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/150 words - 39 min
俗套[俗套]	sútào	conventional patterns; cliché
管不着[管不著]	guǎnbuzháo	to have no right or ability to interfere in sth; it's none of your business!
古板[古板]	gǔbǎn	outmoded; old-fashioned; inflexible
待遇[待遇]	dàiyù	treatment; pay; salary; status; rank
例[例]	lì	example; precedent; rule; case; instance
做主[做主]	zuòzhǔ	see 作主[zuo4 zhu3]
爆米花[爆米花]	bàomǐhuā	puffed rice; popcorn
恐怖片[恐怖片]	kǒngbùpiàn	horror movie; CL:部[bu4]
怀里[懷裡]	huáilǐ	embrace; bosom
神器[神器]	shénqì	magical object; object symbolic of imperial power; fine weapon
大桶[大桶]	dàtǒng	barrel; vat
热量[熱量]	rèliàng	heat; quantity of heat; calorific value
悬疑[懸疑]	xuányí	suspense
恐怖[恐怖]	kǒngbù	terrible; frightful; frightening; terror; terrorist
闪灵[閃靈]	Shǎnlíng	The Shining (1980 Stanley Kubrick film from Stephen King's 1977 novel); ChthoniC (Taiwanese metal band)
卫生间[衛生間]	wèishēngjiān	bathroom; toilet; WC; CL:間|间[jian1]
修好[修好]	xiūhǎo	to repair (sth broken); to restore (sth damaged); to establish friendly relations with; (literary) to do meritorious deeds
保暖[保暖]	bǎonuǎn	to stay warm; to protect against the cold
敲[敲]	qiāo	to hit; to strike; to tap; to rap; to knock; to rip sb off; to overcharge
自找苦吃[自找苦吃]	zìzhǎokǔchī	to bring trouble on oneself
削[削]	xiāo	to peel with a knife; to pare; to cut (a ball at tennis etc)
削[削]	xuē	to pare; to reduce; to remove; Taiwan pr. [xue4]
倔[倔]	jué	crabby; tough
甭[甭]	béng	contraction of 不用; need not; please don't
这么样[這麼樣]	zhèmeyàng	thus; in this way
热心[熱心]	rèxīn	enthusiasm; zeal; zealous; zest; enthusiastic; ardent; warmhearted
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep30/175 words - 44 min
市民[市民]	shìmín	city resident
见义勇为[見義勇為]	jiànyìyǒngwéi	to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth; acting heroically in a just cause
洋洋[洋洋]	yángyáng	vast; impressive; self-satisfied; immensely pleased with oneself
扩[擴]	kuò	to enlarge
安稳[安穩]	ānwěn	smooth and steady
基层[基層]	jīcéng	basic level; grassroots unit; basement layer
倒闭[倒閉]	dǎobì	to go bankrupt; to close down
开除[開除]	kāichú	to expel (a member of an organization); to fire (an employee)
操劳[操勞]	cāoláo	to work hard; to look after
癌症[癌症]	áizhèng	cancer
扫地[掃地]	sǎodì	to sweep the floor; to reach rock bottom; to be at an all-time low
宿[宿]	sù	lodge for the night; old; former
屁话[屁話]	pìhuà	shit; nonsense
心软[心軟]	xīnruǎn	to be softhearted; to be tenderhearted; to be kindhearted
赶不上[趕不上]	gǎnbùshàng	can't keep up with; can't catch up with; cannot overtake
废[廢]	fèi	to abolish; to abandon; to abrogate; to discard; to depose; to oust; crippled; abandoned; waste
考上[考上]	kǎoshàng	to pass a university entrance exam
责怪[責怪]	zéguài	to blame; to rebuke
多么[多麼]	duōme	how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc); however (difficult it may be etc); (in interrogative sentences) how (much etc); to what extent
糟糕[糟糕]	zāogāo	too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; terrible; bad
幸好[幸好]	xìnghǎo	fortunately
愤世嫉俗[憤世嫉俗]	fènshìjísú	to be cynical; to be embittered
如意[如意]	rúyì	as one wants; according to one's wishes; ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune
娶妻[娶妻]	qǔqī	to take a wife; to get married (man)
骄傲[驕傲]	jiāo'ào	pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep31/25 words - 18 min
逃走[逃走]	táozǒu	to escape; to flee; to run away
昂首[昂首]	ángshǒu	head high; in high spirits; to raise one's head (e.g. of neighing horse)
胸[胸]	xiōng	chest; bosom; heart; mind; thorax
灰溜溜[灰溜溜]	huīliūliū	dull gray; gloomy; dejected; crestfallen; with one's tail between one's legs
鼻[鼻]	bí	nose
梁[梁]	liáng	roof beam; beam (structure); bridge
认同[認同]	rèntóng	to approve of; to endorse; to acknowledge; to recognize; to identify oneself with
灌[灌]	guàn	to irrigate; to pour; to install (software); to record (music)
穿越时空[穿越時空]	chuānyuèshíkōng	to travel through time
通道[通道]	tōngdào	(communications) channel; thoroughfare; passage
拥抱[擁抱]	yōngbào	to embrace; to hug
穿越[穿越]	chuānyuè	to pass through; to traverse; to cross
犹[猶]	yóu	as if; (just) like; just as; still; yet
景区[景區]	jǐngqū	scenic area
心地[心地]	xīndì	character
好去[好去]	hǎoqù	bon voyage; Godspeed
穹窿[穹窿]	qiónglóng	a dome; a vault; the sky
发誓[發誓]	fāshì	to vow; to pledge; to swear
蹦极[蹦極]	bèngjí	bungee jumping (loanword)
惊险[驚險]	jīngxiǎn	thrilling; a thriller
受欢迎[受歡迎]	shòuhuānyíng	popular; well-received
修养[修養]	xiūyǎng	accomplishment; training; self-cultivation
办理[辦理]	bànlǐ	to handle; to transact; to conduct
绰绰有余[綽綽有餘]	chuòchuòyǒuyú	enough and to spare (idiom)
套套[套套]	tàotao	methods; the old tricks; (slang) condom
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep31/50 words - 23 min
样样[樣樣]	yàngyàng	all kinds
效劳[效勞]	xiàoláo	to serve (in some capacity); to work for
张罗[張羅]	zhāngluo	to take care of; to raise money; to attend to (guests, customers etc)
吃不准[吃不準]	chībùzhǔn	to be unsure about a matter; to be uncertain; to be unable to make sense of sth
一方面[一方面]	yīfāngmiàn	on the one hand
长满[長滿]	zhǎngmǎn	to grow all over
取决[取決]	qǔjué	to depend upon; to hinge upon
智慧[智慧]	zhìhuì	wisdom; knowledge; intelligent; intelligence
洞察[洞察]	dòngchá	to see clearly
访谈[訪談]	fǎngtán	to visit and discuss; to interview
栏目[欄目]	lánmù	regular column or segment (in a publication or broadcast program); program (TV or radio)
铁了心[鐵了心]	tiělexīn	determined; unshakable
路费[路費]	lùfèi	travel expenses; money for a voyage; toll
认定[認定]	rèndìng	to maintain (that sth is true); to determine (a fact); determination (of an amount); of the firm opinion; to believe firmly; to set one's mind on; to identify with
满手[滿手]	mǎnshǒu	handful
市里[市里]	shìlǐ	li (Chinese unit of length equal to 500 meters)
筷[筷]	kuài	chopstick
民宿[民宿]	mínsù	(Tw) guesthouse; bed-and-breakfast; homestay; pension (boarding house)
年会[年會]	niánhuì	annual meeting
账单[賬單]	zhàngdān	bill
豪气[豪氣]	háoqì	heroic spirit; heroism
沾[沾]	zhān	to moisten; to be infected by; to receive benefit or advantage through a contact; to touch
平摊[平攤]	píngtān	to spread out; (fig.) to share equally
日方[日方]	Rìfāng	the Japanese side or party (in negotiations etc)
计较[計較]	jìjiào	to bother about; to haggle; to bicker; to argue; plan; stratagem
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep31/75 words - 26 min
情谊[情誼]	qíngyì	friendship; camaraderie
鲥鱼[鰣魚]	shíyú	Reeves shad (Tenualosa reevesii)
玲[玲]	líng	(onom.) ting-a-ling (in compounds such as 玎玲 or 玲瓏|玲珑); tinkling of gem-pendants
小说[小說]	xiǎoshuō	novel; fiction; CL:本[ben3],部[bu4]
憾事[憾事]	hànshì	a matter for regret; sth that is a (great) pity
文艺[文藝]	wényì	literature and art
俗[俗]	sú	custom; convention; popular; common; coarse; vulgar; secular
养殖[養殖]	yǎngzhí	to cultivate; cultivation; to further; to encourage
地道[地道]	dìdao	authentic; genuine; typical; from a place known for the product; thorough; conscientious
野生[野生]	yěshēng	wild; undomesticated
长江[長江]	ChángJiāng	Yangtze River, or Chang Jiang
灭绝[滅絕]	mièjué	to extinguish; to become extinct; to die out
点菜[點菜]	diǎncài	to order dishes (in a restaurant)
山腰[山腰]	shānyāo	halfway up a mountain; lit. waist of mountain
亭[亭]	tíng	pavilion; booth; kiosk; erect
不知[不知]	bùzhī	not to know; unaware; unknowingly; fig. not to admit (defeat, hardships, tiredness etc)
红花[紅花]	hónghuā	safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
绿叶[綠葉]	lǜyè	(fig.) actor playing a supporting role
滴水不漏[滴水不漏]	dīshuǐbùlòu	lit. not one drop of water can leak out; watertight; rigorous (argument)
郊游[郊遊]	jiāoyóu	to go for an outing; to go on an excursion
部队[部隊]	bùduì	army; armed forces; troops; force; unit; CL:個|个[ge4]
走散[走散]	zǒusàn	to wander off; to stray; to get lost
吓坏[嚇壞]	xiàhuài	to be terrified; to terrify sb
哇哇[哇哇]	wāwā	sound of crying
流泪[流淚]	liúlèi	to shed tears
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep31/100 words - 35 min
脑后[腦後]	nǎohòu	the back of the head; (fig.) the back of one's mind
观星台[觀星台]	guànxīngtái	astronomical observatory (old)
调剂[調劑]	tiáojì	to adjust; to balance; to make up a medical prescription
合影[合影]	héyǐng	to take a joint photo; group photo
般[般]	bān	sort; kind; class; way; manner
床位[床位]	chuángwèi	bed (in hospital, hotel, train etc); berth; bunk
设防[設防]	shèfáng	to set up defenses; to fortify
门当户对[門當戶對]	méndānghùduì	the families are well-matched in terms of social status (idiom); (of a prospective marriage partner) an appropriate match
次要[次要]	cìyào	secondary
化学反应[化學反應]	huàxuéfǎnyìng	chemical reaction
摸爬滚打[摸爬滾打]	mōpágǔndǎ	to go through challenging experiences; to become seasoned (in one's profession etc)
彻头彻尾[徹頭徹尾]	chètóuchèwěi	lit. from head to tail (idiom); thoroughgoing; through and through; out and out; from top to bottom
天长[天長]	Tiāncháng	Tianchang county level city in Chuzhou 滁州[Chu2 zhou1], Anhui
但愿[但願]	dànyuàn	if only (sth were possible); I wish (that)
服输[服輸]	fúshū	to concede; to admit defeat; to admit sth is wrong after insisting it is right
吃亏[吃虧]	chīkuī	to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it; to be at a disadvantage; unfortunately
重回[重回]	chónghuí	to return
无知[無知]	wúzhī	ignorant; ignorance
畏[畏]	wèi	to fear
游泳[游泳]	yóuyǒng	swimming; to swim
陪练[陪練]	péiliàn	training partner; sparring partner
心有余悸[心有餘悸]	xīnyǒuyújì	to have lingering fears; trepidation remaining after a trauma (idiom)
心切[心切]	xīnqiè	eager; impatient; guileless
海边[海邊]	hǎibiān	coast; seaside; seashore; beach
夏威夷[夏威夷]	Xiàwēiyí	Hawaii, US state
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep31/125 words - 41 min
普吉[普吉]	Pǔjí	Phuket (city in Thailand)
岛[島]	dǎo	island; CL:個|个[ge4],座[zuo4]
泰国[泰國]	Tàiguó	Thailand; Thai
贝[貝]	bèi	cowrie; shellfish; currency (archaic)
度假[度假]	dùjià	to go on holidays; to spend one's vacation
村[村]	cūn	village
赶路[趕路]	gǎnlù	to hasten on with one's journey; to hurry on
挑衅[挑釁]	tiǎoxìn	to provoke; provocation
爬山[爬山]	páshān	to climb a mountain; to mountaineer; hiking; mountaineering
装备[裝備]	zhuāngbèi	equipment; to equip; to outfit
体力[體力]	tǐlì	physical strength; physical power
健身[健身]	jiànshēn	to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise
健步如飞[健步如飛]	jiànbùrúfēi	running as fast as flying
乐天[樂天]	lètiān	carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic
影[影]	yǐng	picture; image; film; movie; photograph; reflection; shadow; trace
纪念[紀念]	jìniàn	to commemorate; to remember; CL:個|个[ge4]
竖[豎]	shù	to erect; vertical; vertical stroke (in Chinese characters)
焦[焦]	jiāo	burnt; scorched; charred; worried; anxious; coke; abbr. for 焦耳[jiao1 er3], joule
羞[羞]	xiū	shy; ashamed; shame; bashful; variant of 饈|馐[xiu1]; delicacies
饼干[餅乾]	bǐnggān	biscuit; cracker; cookie; CL:片[pian4],塊|块[kuai4]
契机[契機]	qìjī	opportunity; turning point; juncture
尚[尚]	shàng	still; yet; to value; to esteem
主办[主辦]	zhǔbàn	to organize; to host (a conference or sports event)
发掘[發掘]	fājué	to excavate; to explore; (fig.) to unearth; to tap into
孵化[孵化]	fūhuà	breeding; to incubate; innovation (esp. in commerce and marketing)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep31/140 words - 44 min
矩阵[矩陣]	jǔzhèn	array; matrix (math.)
不可多得[不可多得]	bùkěduōdé	hard to come by; rare
帅气[帥氣]	shuàiqi	handsome; smart; dashing; elegant
朝气[朝氣]	zhāoqì	vitality; dynamism
小鲜肉[小鮮肉]	xiǎoxiānròu	(coll.) teen idol (male)
遮[遮]	zhē	to cover up (a shortcoming); to screen off; to hide; to conceal
自在[自在]	zìzai	free; unrestrained; comfortable; at ease
危难[危難]	wēinàn	calamity
陪伴[陪伴]	péibàn	to accompany
惦记[惦記]	diànjì	to think of; to keep thinking about; to be concerned about
在行[在行]	zàiháng	to be adept at sth; to be an expert in a trade or profession
捷径[捷徑]	jiéjìng	shortcut
素质[素質]	sùzhì	inner quality; basic essence
一步登天[一步登天]	yībùdēngtiān	reaching heaven in a single bound (idiom); (esp. with negative: don't expect) instant success
拉关系[拉關係]	lāguānxì	to seek contact with sb for one's own benefit; to suck up to sb
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep32/25 words - 12 min
自尊心[自尊心]	zìzūnxīn	self-respect; self-esteem; ego
同龄人[同齡人]	tónglíngrén	peer; one's contemporary; person of the same age
奋斗[奮鬥]	fèndòu	to strive; to struggle
看不起[看不起]	kànbuqǐ	to look down upon; to despise
起点[起點]	qǐdiǎn	starting point
白手起家[白手起家]	báishǒuqǐjiā	to build up from nothing; to start from scratch
创业者[創業者]	chuàngyèzhě	entrepreneur
有色[有色]	yǒusè	colored; non-white; non-ferrous (metals)
眼镜[眼鏡]	yǎnjìng	spectacles; eyeglasses; CL:副[fu4]
傻子[傻子]	shǎzi	idiot; fool
靠近[靠近]	kàojìn	near; to approach
摆布[擺布]	bǎibù	to arrange; to order about; to manipulate
自尊[自尊]	zìzūn	self-respect; self-esteem; ego; pride
积攒[積攢]	jīzǎn	to save bit by bit; to accumulate
阅读[閱讀]	yuèdú	to read; reading
转发[轉發]	zhuǎnfā	to transmit; to forward (mail, SMS, packets of data); to pass on; to republish (an article from another publication)
多情[多情]	duōqíng	affectionate; passionate; emotional; sentimental
加倍[加倍]	jiābèi	to double; to redouble
评委[評委]	píngwěi	evaluation committee; judging panel; judging panel member; adjudicator; abbr. for 評選委員會委員|评选委员会委员[ping2 xuan3 wei3 yuan2 hui4 wei3 yuan2]
版权[版權]	bǎnquán	copyright
奉命[奉命]	fèngmìng	to receive orders; to follow orders; to act under orders
上周[上周]	shàngzhōu	last week
散养[散養]	sǎnyǎng	free-range raising (of poultry, cattle etc)
正当年[正當年]	zhèngdāngnián	to be in the prime of life
脊梁[脊梁]	jǐliang	backbone; spine
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep32/50 words - 18 min
拐[拐]	guǎi	to turn (a corner etc); to kidnap; to swindle; to misappropriate; walking stick; crutch; seven (used as a substitute for 七[qi1])
相反[相反]	xiāngfǎn	opposite; contrary
唯独[唯獨]	wéidú	only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique
心目[心目]	xīnmù	mind
好话[好話]	hǎohuà	friendly advice; words spoken on sb's behalf; a good word; kind words; words that sound fine but are not followed up with actions
傻瓜[傻瓜]	shǎguā	idiot; fool
一家子[一家子]	yījiāzi	the whole family
外人[外人]	wàirén	outsider; foreigner; stranger
频道[頻道]	píndào	frequency; (television) channel
罪恶[罪惡]	zuì'è	crime; evil; sin
披肩[披肩]	pījiān	cape; shawl; (of long hair) to trail over one's shoulders
明了[明瞭]	míngliǎo	to understand clearly; to be clear about; plain; clear
生路[生路]	shēnglù	a way to make a living; a way to survive; a way out of a predicament
掏空[掏空]	tāokōng	to hollow out; to empty out; to use up; (finance) tunneling
四周[四周]	sìzhōu	all around
祖宗[祖宗]	zǔzōng	ancestor; forebear
走心[走心]	zǒuxīn	to take care; to be mindful; (Internet slang) to be moved by sth; poignant; to have deep feelings for sb; to lose one's heart to sb
起哄[起鬨]	qǐhòng	to heckle; rowdy jeering; to create a disturbance
散伙[散伙]	sànhuǒ	to disband; (of a partnership, group etc) to break up
胸脯[胸脯]	xiōngpú	chest
有始有终[有始有終]	yǒushǐyǒuzhōng	where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); to finish once one starts sth; to carry things through; I started, so I'll finish.
眉头[眉頭]	méitóu	brows
皱[皺]	zhòu	to wrinkle; wrinkled; to crease
顾忌[顧忌]	gùjì	to have misgivings; apprehension; worry; qualm; scruple
最佳[最佳]	zuìjiā	optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep32/75 words - 27 min
生育[生育]	shēngyù	to bear; to give birth; to grow; to rear; to bring up (children); fertility
身不由己[身不由己]	shēnbùyóujǐ	without the freedom to act independently (idiom); involuntary; not of one's own volition; in spite of oneself
舆论[輿論]	yúlùn	public opinion
无人[無人]	wúrén	unmanned; uninhabited
喝彩[喝彩]	hècǎi	to acclaim; to cheer
若干[若干]	ruògān	a certain number or amount; how many?; how much?
阅历[閱歷]	yuèlì	to experience; experience
一拍两散[一拍兩散]	yīpāiliǎngsàn	(of marriage or business partners) to break up (idiom); to separate
相依[相依]	xiāngyī	to be interdependent
半条命[半條命]	bàntiáomìng	half a life; only half alive; barely alive; (scared, beaten etc) half to death
仇恨[仇恨]	chóuhèn	to hate; hatred; enmity; hostility
稳重[穩重]	wěnzhòng	steady; earnest; staid
风挡[風擋]	fēngdǎng	windshield
研[研]	yán	to grind; study; research
骨干[骨幹]	gǔgàn	diaphysis (long segment of a bone); fig. backbone
井井有条[井井有條]	jǐngjǐngyǒutiáo	everything clear and orderly (idiom); neat and tidy
糊[糊]	hú	muddled; paste; scorched
夹生[夾生]	jiāshēng	half-cooked; (fig.) not completely done, solved, developed etc; Taiwan pr. [jia4 sheng5]
擦干[擦乾]	cāgān	to wipe dry
跌跌撞撞[跌跌撞撞]	diēdiezhuàngzhuàng	to stagger along
搀扶[攙扶]	chānfú	to lend an arm to support sb
几时[幾時]	jǐshí	what time?; when?
牵线[牽線]	qiānxiàn	to pull strings; to manipulate (a puppet); to control from behind the scene; to mediate
气头上[氣頭上]	qìtóushàng	in a fit of anger (idiom); in a temper
听不进去[聽不進去]	tīngbùjìnqu	not to listen; to be deaf to
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep32/100 words - 33 min
当真[當真]	dàngzhēn	to take seriously; serious; No joking, really!
参赛[參賽]	cānsài	to compete; to take part in a competition
作品[作品]	zuòpǐn	work (of art); opus; CL:部[bu4],篇[pian1]
宜[宜]	yí	proper; should; suitable; appropriate
不宜[不宜]	bùyí	not suitable; inadvisable; inappropriate
投稿[投稿]	tóugǎo	to submit articles for publication; to contribute (writing)
走后门[走後門]	zǒuhòumén	lit. to enter by the back door; fig. to gain influence by pull or unofficial channels; back door or under the counter connections
偏要[偏要]	piānyào	to insist on doing sth; must do it, despite everything
圣母[聖母]	shèngmǔ	goddess
低下[低下]	dīxià	low status; lowly; to lower (one's head)
高昂[高昂]	gāo'áng	to hold (one's head) high; expensive; high (spirits etc)
头颅[頭顱]	tóulú	head; skull
乐在其中[樂在其中]	lèzàiqízhōng	to take pleasure in sth (idiom)
初赛[初賽]	chūsài	preliminary contest; initial heats of a competition
土特产[土特產]	tǔtèchǎn	local specialty
千千万万[千千萬萬]	qiānqiānwànwàn	lit. by the thousands and tens of thousands (idiom); untold numbers; innumerable; thousands upon thousands
风筝[風箏]	fēngzhēng	kite
人情[人情]	rénqíng	human emotions; social relationship; friendship; favor; a good turn
铜墙铁壁[銅牆鐵壁]	tóngqiángtiěbì	copper wall, iron bastion (idiom); impenetrable defense
滴水[滴水]	dīshuǐ	water drop; dripping water
二十[二十]	èrshí	twenty; 20
师兄[師兄]	shīxiōng	senior male fellow student or apprentice; son (older than oneself) of one's teacher
七七八八[七七八八]	qīqībābā	almost; nearing completion; bits and piece; of all kinds
开销[開銷]	kāixiāo	to pay (expenses); expenses; (old) to dismiss (an employee)
回报[回報]	huíbào	(in) return; reciprocation; payback; retaliation; to report back; to reciprocate
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep32/125 words - 42 min
富婆[富婆]	fùpó	wealthy woman
周报[周報]	zhōubào	weekly paper; magazine
简[簡]	jiǎn	simple; uncomplicated; letter; to choose; to select; bamboo strips used for writing (old)
历[歷]	lì	to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; each; every; history
风声[風聲]	fēngshēng	sound of the wind; rumor; talk; news; reputation
波及[波及]	bōjí	to spread to; to involve; to affect
首当其冲[首當其衝]	shǒudāngqíchōng	to bear the brunt
愁眉苦脸[愁眉苦臉]	chóuméikǔliǎn	to look anxious (idiom); to look miserable
扩张[擴張]	kuòzhāng	expansion; dilation; to expand (e.g. one's power or influence); to broaden
重复[重複]	chóngfù	to repeat; to duplicate; CL:個|个[ge4]
反响[反響]	fǎnxiǎng	repercussions; reaction; echo
一系列[一系列]	yīxìliè	a series of; a string of
出价[出價]	chūjià	to bid
经营[經營]	jīngyíng	to engage in (business etc); to run; to operate
二次元[二次元]	èrcìyuán	two-dimensional; the fictional worlds of anime, comics and games
深度[深度]	shēndù	depth; (of a speech etc) profundity; advanced stage of development
惊醒[驚醒]	jīngxǐng	to rouse; to be woken by sth; to wake with a start; to sleep lightly
豁然开朗[豁然開朗]	huòránkāilǎng	suddenly opens up to a wide panorama (idiom); to come to a wide clearing; fig. everything becomes clear at once; to achieve speedy enlightenment
后门[後門]	hòumén	the back door; fig. under the counter (indirect way for influence or pressure); anus
闹别扭[鬧彆扭]	nàobièniu	to be difficult with sb; to provoke disagreement; at loggerheads; to fall out with
依依[依依]	yīyī	to regret leaving; reluctant to part; (onom.) young leaves stir gently in the wind
华东理工大学[華東理工大學]	HuádōngLǐgōngDàxué	East China University of Science and Technology
半工半读[半工半讀]	bàngōngbàndú	part work, part study; work-study program
吃苦耐劳[吃苦耐勞]	chīkǔnàiláo	hardworking and enduring hardships (idiom)
应变[應變]	yìngbiàn	to meet a contingency; to adapt oneself to changes
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep32/131 words - 43 min
有创造力[有創造力]	yǒuchuàngzàolì	ingenious; creative
解放[解放]	jiěfàng	to liberate; to emancipate; liberation; refers to the Communists' victory over the Nationalists in 1949; CL:次[ci4]
外甥[外甥]	wàishēng	sister's son; wife's sibling's son
外甥女[外甥女]	wàishengnǚ	sister's daughter; wife's sibling's daughter
拆散[拆散]	chāisàn	to break up (a marriage, family etc)
般配[般配]	bānpèi	to be well matched; to suit
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep33/25 words - 7 min
年收入[年收入]	niánshōurù	annual income
爱爱[愛愛]	ài'ai	(coll.) to make love
气场[氣場]	qìcháng	qi field (qigong); aura; atmosphere
生理[生理]	shēnglǐ	physiology
婆[婆]	pó	grandmother; matron; mother-in-law; (slang) femme (in a lesbian relationship)
眼下[眼下]	yǎnxià	now; at present; subocular (medicine)
灵魂[靈魂]	línghún	soul; spirit
天方夜谭[天方夜譚]	tiānfāngyètán	fantasy story
平均寿命[平均壽命]	píngjūnshòumìng	life expectancy
白头到老[白頭到老]	báitóudàolǎo	(to live together until the) white hairs of old age (idiom); to live to a ripe old age in conjugal bliss; until death do us part
灾[災]	zāi	disaster; calamity
何苦[何苦]	hékǔ	why bother?; is it worth the trouble?
如胶似漆[如膠似漆]	rújiāosìqī	stuck together as by glue (of lovers); joined at the hip
通红[通紅]	tōnghóng	very red; red through and through; to blush (deep red)
黄脸婆[黃臉婆]	huángliǎnpó	faded old woman
如今[如今]	rújīn	nowadays; now
美容[美容]	měiróng	to improve one's appearance (using cosmetics or cosmetic surgery); to make oneself more attractive; to beautify
整形[整形]	zhěngxíng	shaping; reshaping; plastic surgery or orthopedics (abbr. of 整形外科[zheng3 xing2 wai4 ke1])
乘风破浪[乘風破浪]	chéngfēngpòlàng	to brave the wind and the billows (idiom); to have high ambitions
发福[發福]	fāfú	to put on weight; to get fat (a sign of prosperity, so a compliment)
显老[顯老]	xiǎnlǎo	to look old
小孩儿[小孩兒]	xiǎoháir5	erhua variant of 小孩[xiao3 hai2]
成年[成年]	chéngnián	to grow to adulthood; fully grown; the whole year
竞争力[競爭力]	jìngzhēnglì	competitive strength; competitiveness
初创[初創]	chūchuàng	startup (company, phase etc); newly established; in the early stages
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep33/50 words - 27 min
影子[影子]	yǐngzi	shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[ge4]
摆出[擺出]	bǎichū	to assume; to adopt (a look, pose, manner etc); to bring out for display
出发点[出發點]	chūfādiǎn	starting point; (fig.) basis; motive
首付[首付]	shǒufù	down payment
剥夺[剝奪]	bōduó	to deprive; to expropriate; to strip (sb of his property)
施舍[施捨]	shīshě	to give in charity; to give alms (to the poor)
净利润[淨利潤]	jìnglìrùn	net profit
看待[看待]	kàndài	to look upon; to regard
隆重[隆重]	lóngzhòng	grand; prosperous; ceremonious; solemn
订金[訂金]	dìngjīn	an initial payment; earnest money; deposit
辞掉[辭掉]	cídiào	to quit (one's job); to dismiss (an employee)
有戏[有戲]	yǒuxì	(coll.) promising; likely to turn out well
老古板[老古板]	lǎogǔbǎn	overly conservative; old-fashioned; old fogey; a square
惯性[慣性]	guànxìng	inertia
耍[耍]	shuǎ	to play with; to wield; to act (cool etc); to display (a skill, one's temper etc)
流氓[流氓]	liúmáng	rogue; hoodlum; gangster; immoral behavior
父亲[父親]	fùqīn	father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4]
插嘴[插嘴]	chāzuǐ	to interrupt (sb talking); to butt in; to cut into a conversation
缜密[縝密]	zhěnmì	meticulous; careful; deliberate; delicate; fine (texture)
冷若冰霜[冷若冰霜]	lěngruòbīngshuāng	as cold as ice and frost (idiom, usually of woman); icy manner; frigid
从不[從不]	cóngbù	never
只好[只好]	zhǐhǎo	without any better option; to have to; to be forced to
纪录片[紀錄片]	jìlùpiàn	newsreel; documentary (film or TV program); CL:部[bu4]
金山[金山]	Jīnshān	Jinshan suburban district of Shanghai; Jinshan or Chinshan township in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], Taiwan
掩饰[掩飾]	yǎnshì	to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep33/75 words - 36 min
算计[算計]	suànji	to reckon; to calculate; to plan; to expect; to scheme
义无反顾[義無反顧]	yìwúfǎngù	honor does not allow one to glance back (idiom); duty-bound not to turn back; no surrender; to pursue justice with no second thoughts
撒酒疯[撒酒瘋]	sājiǔfēng	to get drunk and act crazy; roaring drunk
瓶颈[瓶頸]	píngjǐng	bottleneck
教条[教條]	jiàotiáo	doctrine; dogma; creed; dogmatic
无限[無限]	wúxiàn	unlimited; unbounded
不停[不停]	bùtíng	incessant
开悟[開悟]	kāiwù	to become enlightened (Buddhism)
挫折[挫折]	cuòzhé	setback; reverse; check; defeat; frustration; disappointment; to frustrate; to discourage; to set sb back; to blunt; to subdue
肩膀[肩膀]	jiānbǎng	shoulder
下定决心[下定決心]	xiàdìngjuéxīn	to make a firm resolution
吃素[吃素]	chīsù	to be a vegetarian
提早[提早]	tízǎo	ahead of schedule; sooner than planned; to bring forward (to an earlier time)
改签[改簽]	gǎiqiān	to change one's reservation; to transfer to a different flight, airline, bus or train
缓刑[緩刑]	huǎnxíng	suspended sentence; probation
过渡[過渡]	guòdù	to cross over (by ferry); transition; interim; caretaker (administration)
巡演[巡演]	xúnyǎn	(theater etc) to tour; to be on tour; to give itinerant performances; abbr. for 巡迴演出|巡回演出[xun2 hui2 yan3 chu1]
算话[算話]	suànhuà	(of sb's words) to count; can be trusted
拖住[拖住]	tuōzhù	to hold up; to hinder; to stall
金牌[金牌]	jīnpái	gold medal; CL:枚[mei2]
襄[襄]	xiāng	to help; to assist; mutual assistance; to rush into or up; to raise or hold up; high; tall; old variant of 欀; chariot horse (old); change (old)
有意[有意]	yǒuyì	to intend; intentionally; interested in
神女[神女]	shénnǚ	goddess; prostitute (slang)
典故[典故]	diǎngù	classical story or quote from the literature
奥[奧]	ào	obscure; mysterious
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep33/100 words - 39 min
专场[專場]	zhuānchǎng	special performance
姐夫[姐夫]	jiěfu	(coll.) older sister's husband
应援[應援]	yìngyuán	(originally) to provide assistance; (more recently) to show one's support (for a singing idol etc)
晋[晉]	jìn	to move forward; to promote; to advance
惠[惠]	huì	favor; benefit; to bestow; (literary) benevolence; (honorific)
88[88]	bābā	(Internet slang) bye-bye (alternative for 拜拜[bai2 bai2])
眨[眨]	zhǎ	to blink; to wink
似[似]	sì	to seem; to appear; to resemble; similar; -like; pseudo-; (more) than
漆[漆]	qī	paint; lacquer; CL:道[dao4]; to paint (furniture, walls etc)
柴[柴]	chái	firewood; lean (of meat); thin (of a person)
烈火[烈火]	lièhuǒ	raging inferno; blaze
脸红[臉紅]	liǎnhóng	to blush; to redden (with shame, indignation etc)
回春[回春]	huíchūn	return of spring
良药[良藥]	liángyào	good medicine; panacea; fig. a good solution; a good remedy (e.g. to a social problem)
快照[快照]	kuàizhào	snapshot; photo
想通[想通]	xiǎngtōng	to figure out; to realize; to become convinced; to come round (to an idea); to get over it
双人[雙人]	shuāngrén	two-person; double; pair; tandem
吃饱[吃飽]	chībǎo	to eat one's fill
心眼儿[心眼兒]	xīnyǎnr5	one's thoughts; mind; intention; willingness to accept new ideas; baseless suspicions
白富美[白富美]	báifùměi	"Ms Perfect" (i.e. fair-skinned, rich and beautiful) (Internet slang)
上钩[上鉤]	shànggōu	to take the bait
言论[言論]	yánlùn	expression of opinion; views; remarks; arguments
大妈[大媽]	dàmā	father's elder brother's wife; aunt (affectionate term for an elderly woman)
凡[凡]	fán	ordinary; commonplace; mundane; temporal; of the material world (as opposed to supernatural or immortal levels); every; all; whatever; altogether; gist; outline; note of Chinese musical scale
尼[尼]	ní	Buddhist nun; (often used in phonetic spellings)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep33/119 words - 44 min
靓[靚]	liàng	attractive; good-looking
仔[仔]	zǐ	meticulous; (of domestic animals or fowls) young
连体[連體]	liántǐ	conjoined (twins)
婴儿[嬰兒]	yīng'ér	infant; baby; CL:個|个[ge4]; lead (Pb)
睁眼[睜眼]	zhēngyǎn	to open one's eyes
偷看[偷看]	tōukàn	to peep; to peek; to steal a glance
鬼屋[鬼屋]	guǐwū	haunted house
睁开[睜開]	zhēngkāi	to open (one's eyes)
天竺[天竺]	Tiānzhú	the Indian subcontinent (esp. in Tang or Buddhist context)
全息[全息]	quánxī	holographic
投影[投影]	tóuyǐng	to project; a projection
办到[辦到]	bàndào	to accomplish; to get sth done
迷茫[迷茫]	mímáng	vast and indistinct; perplexed; bewildered; at a loss
依然[依然]	yīrán	still; as before
牵手[牽手]	qiānshǒu	to hold hands
执[執]	zhí	to execute (a plan); to grasp
偕[偕]	xié	in company with
亦[亦]	yì	also
穴[穴]	xué	cave; cavity; hole; acupuncture point; Taiwan pr. [xue4]
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/25 words - 8 min
动人[動人]	dòngrén	touching; moving
情诗[情詩]	qíngshī	love poem
亲密[親密]	qīnmì	intimate; close
跌[跌]	diē	to fall; to tumble; to trip; (of prices etc) to drop; Taiwan pr. [die2]
宕[宕]	dàng	dissipated; put off
人性[人性]	rénxìng	human nature; humanity; human; the totality of human attributes
不堪[不堪]	bùkān	cannot bear; cannot stand; utterly; extremely
争执[爭執]	zhēngzhí	to dispute; to disagree; to argue opinionatedly; to wrangle
独自[獨自]	dúzì	alone
偷生[偷生]	tōushēng	to live without purpose
竟[竟]	jìng	unexpectedly; actually; to go so far as to; indeed
仙女[仙女]	xiānnǚ	fairy
政府[政府]	zhèngfǔ	government; CL:個|个[ge4]
园区[園區]	yuánqū	site developed for a group of related enterprises; (industrial or technology) park
廉租房[廉租房]	liánzūfáng	low-rent housing
漕[漕]	cáo	transport by water; watercourse; canal
泾[涇]	Jīng	Jing River
获奖[獲獎]	huòjiǎng	to win an award
康庄大道[康莊大道]	kāngzhuāngdàdào	broad and open road (idiom); fig. brilliant future prospects
核实[核實]	héshí	to verify; to check
涉嫌[涉嫌]	shèxián	to be a suspect (in a crime); to be suspected of
抄袭[抄襲]	chāoxí	to plagiarize; to copy; to attack the flank or rear of an enemy
链[鏈]	liàn	chain; cable (unit of length: 100 fathoms, about 185 m); chain (unit of length: 66 feet, about 20 m); to chain; to enchain
相似[相似]	xiāngsì	to resemble; similar; like; resemblance; similarity
创作者[創作者]	chuàngzuòzhě	originator; creator; author (of some project); inventor
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/50 words - 16 min
鉴于[鑒於]	jiànyú	in view of; seeing that; considering; whereas
撞车[撞車]	zhuàngchē	to crash (into another car); (fig.) (of opinions, schedules etc) to clash; (of subject matter) to be the same
包含[包含]	bāohán	to contain; to embody; to include
起伏[起伏]	qǐfú	to move up and down; to undulate; ups and downs
三色堇[三色堇]	sānsèjǐn	pansy
莎士比亚[莎士比亞]	Shāshìbǐyà	Shakespeare (name); William Shakespeare (1564-1616), poet and playwright
仲夏[仲夏]	zhòngxià	midsummer; second month of summer
无可救药[無可救藥]	wúkějiùyào	lit. no antidote is possible (idiom); incurable; incorrigible; beyond redemption
金星[金星]	jīnxīng	gold star; stars (that one sees from blow to the head etc)
爱恋[愛戀]	àiliàn	in love with; to feel deeply attached to
柔和[柔和]	róuhé	gentle; soft
阳刚[陽剛]	yánggāng	manly; masculine
轨道[軌道]	guǐdào	orbit; railway or tram line; fig. conventional way of thinking
运行[運行]	yùnxíng	to move along one's course (of celestial bodies etc); (fig.) to function; to be in operation; (of a train service etc) to operate; to run; (of a computer) to run
组委[組委]	zǔwěi	organizational committee; abbr. for 組織委員會|组织委员会
对质[對質]	duìzhì	to confront (in court etc); confrontation
雇员[雇員]	gùyuán	employee
拳脚[拳腳]	quánjiǎo	Chinese boxing; fist and feet; punching and kicking
诸位[諸位]	zhūwèi	(pron) everyone; Ladies and Gentlemen; Sirs
占用[佔用]	zhànyòng	to occupy
黏人[黏人]	niánrén	(of a child) clingy; (of a pet) fond of interacting with people; friendly
启发[啟發]	qǐfā	to enlighten; to explain (a text etc); to stimulate (a mental attitude); enlightenment; revelation; motivation
活力[活力]	huólì	energy; vitality; vigor; vital force
伊丽莎白[伊麗莎白]	Yīlìshābái	Elizabeth (person name)
菲[菲]	fěi	poor; humble; unworthy; radish (old)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/75 words - 22 min
洋气[洋氣]	yángqì	Western style; foreign flavor; trendy; fashionable
英国[英國]	Yīngguó	United Kingdom 聯合王國|联合王国[Lian2 he2 wang2 guo2]; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; abbr. for England 英格蘭|英格兰[Ying1 ge2 lan2]
菲菲[菲菲]	fēifēi	very fragrant; luxurious; beautiful
物质[物質]	wùzhì	matter; substance; material; materialistic; CL:個|个[ge4]
浙江[浙江]	Zhèjiāng	Zhejiang province (Chekiang) in east China, abbr. 浙, capital Hangzhou 杭州
养尊处优[養尊處優]	yǎngzūnchǔyōu	to live like a prince (idiom)
千金[千金]	qiānjīn	thousand jin 斤 (pounds) of gold; money and riches; (honorific) invaluable (support); (honorific) daughter
目光[目光]	mùguāng	sight; vision; view; gaze; look
炬[炬]	jù	torch
判定[判定]	pàndìng	to judge; to decide; judgment; determination
申诉[申訴]	shēnsù	to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal
原稿[原稿]	yuángǎo	manuscript; original copy
打球[打球]	dǎqiú	to play ball; to play with a ball
老弟[老弟]	lǎodì	(affectionate form of address for a male who is not very much younger than oneself) my boy; old pal
合情合理[合情合理]	héqínghélǐ	reasonable and fair (idiom)
球场[球場]	qiúchǎng	stadium; sports ground; court; pitch; field; golf course; CL:個|个[ge4],處|处[chu4]
创建[創建]	chuàngjiàn	to found; to establish
截屏[截屏]	jiépíng	screenshot; to capture an image displayed on a computer screen
开后门[開後門]	kāihòumén	to open the back door; fig. under the counter; to do a secret or dishonest deal; to let sth in by the back door
链接[鏈接]	liànjiē	link (on a website)
搜索引擎[搜索引擎]	sōusuǒyǐnqíng	search engine
页面[頁面]	yèmiàn	page; web page
获取[獲取]	huòqǔ	to gain; to get; to acquire
只不过[只不過]	zhǐbuguò	only; merely; nothing but; no more than; it's just that ...
评审团[評審團]	píngshěntuán	jury; panel of judges
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/100 words - 28 min
洗刷[洗刷]	xǐshuā	wash; brush; scrub
污名[污名]	wūmíng	bad reputation; stigma
巨[巨]	jù	very large; huge; tremendous; gigantic
留学[留學]	liúxué	to study abroad
貌美[貌美]	màoměi	good looks; pretty (e.g. young woman)
撒手[撒手]	sāshǒu	to let go of sth; to give up
见外[見外]	jiànwài	to regard sb as an outsider
余[餘]	yú	extra; surplus; remaining; remainder after division; (following numerical value) or more; in excess of (some number); residue (math.); after; I; me
潇[瀟]	xiāo	(of water) deep and clear; (of wind and rain) howling and pounding; (of light rain) pattering
成员[成員]	chéngyuán	member
裁决[裁決]	cáijué	ruling; adjudication
此次[此次]	cǐcì	this time
阐述[闡述]	chǎnshù	to expound (a position); to elaborate (on a topic); to treat (a subject)
提问[提問]	tíwèn	to question; to quiz; to grill
作出[作出]	zuòchū	to put out; to come up with; to make (a choice, decision, proposal, response, comment etc); to issue (a permit, statement, explanation, apology, reassurance to the public etc); to draw (conclusion); to deliver (speech, judgment); to devise (explanation); to extract
波浪[波浪]	bōlàng	wave
航海[航海]	hánghǎi	sailing; navigation; voyage by sea
堇[堇]	jǐn	clay; old variant of 僅|仅[jin3]; violet (plant)
黄色[黃色]	huángsè	yellow (color); pornographic
西方[西方]	Xīfāng	the West; the Occident; Western countries
东方[東方]	dōngfāng	east
连接[連接]	liánjiē	to link; to join; to attach; connection; a link (on web page)
茅[茅]	máo	reeds; rushes
受益匪浅[受益匪淺]	shòuyìfěiqiǎn	to benefit (from)
依据[依據]	yījù	according to; basis; foundation
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/125 words - 33 min
巧合[巧合]	qiǎohé	coincidence; coincidental; to coincide
截图[截圖]	jiétú	screenshot (computing)
证[證]	zhèng	certificate; proof; to prove; to demonstrate; to confirm; variant of 症[zheng4]
截[截]	jié	to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section; chunk; length
屏[屏]	píng	(standing) screen
做派[做派]	zuòpài	way of doing sth; behavior; to act in an affected manner; mannerism; gestures in opera
绘[繪]	huì	to draw; to paint
落款[落款]	luòkuǎn	inscription with name, date, or short sentence, on a painting, gift, letter etc
幅[幅]	fú	width; roll; classifier for textiles or pictures
信誉[信譽]	xìnyù	prestige; distinction; reputation; trust
真伪[真偽]	zhēnwěi	true or bogus; authenticity
科[科]	kē	branch of study; administrative section; division; field; branch; stage directions; family (taxonomy); rules; laws; to mete out (punishment); to levy (taxes etc); to fine sb; CL:個|个[ge4]
袭[襲]	xí	to attack; to inherit; classifier for suits (esp. of funeral robes)
堂堂[堂堂]	tángtáng	grand; magnificent; stately; majestic appearance
名校[名校]	míngxiào	famous school
著名[著名]	zhùmíng	famous; noted; well-known; celebrated
半路[半路]	bànlù	halfway; midway; on the way
出家[出家]	chūjiā	to leave home (to become a Buddhist monk or nun)
钓鱼[釣魚]	diàoyú	to fish (with line and hook); to dupe
处于[處於]	chǔyú	to be in (some state, position, or condition)
钓[釣]	diào	to fish with a hook and bait
输入[輸入]	shūrù	to import; to input
用户名[用戶名]	yònghùmíng	username; user ID
登入[登入]	dēngrù	to log in (to a computer); to enter (data)
瞬[瞬]	shùn	to wink
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/150 words - 39 min
移[移]	yí	to move; to shift; to change; to alter; to remove
血口[血口]	xuèkǒu	bloody mouth (from devouring freshly killed prey)
喷[噴]	pēn	to puff; to spout; to spray; to spurt
图纸[圖紙]	túzhǐ	blueprint; drawing; design plans; graph paper
黑客[黑客]	hēikè	hacker (computing) (loanword)
集[集]	jí	to gather; to collect; collected works; classifier for sections of a TV series etc: episode
非法[非法]	fēifǎ	illegal
呈[呈]	chéng	to present to a superior; memorial; petition; to present (a certain appearance); to assume (a shape); to be (a certain color)
问心无愧[問心無愧]	wènxīnwúkuì	lit. look into one's heart, no shame (idiom); with a clear conscience
复赛[複賽]	fùsài	(sports) semifinal or quarterfinal; to compete in a semifinal (or a quarterfinal)
恶习[惡習]	èxí	bad habit; vice
委员会[委員會]	wěiyuánhuì	committee
调查结果[調查結果]	diàochájiéguǒ	results (of an investigation, poll)
实物[實物]	shíwù	material object; concrete object; original object; in kind; object for practical use; definite thing; reality; matter (physics)
工厂[工廠]	gōngchǎng	factory; CL:家[jia1],座[zuo4]
原材料[原材料]	yuáncáiliào	raw materials; unprocessed materials
碎钻[碎鑽]	suìzuàn	small diamonds; melee (small diamonds used in embellishing mountings for larger gems); splints (sharp-pointed diamond splinters); clatersal (small diamond splints from which diamond powder is produced by crushing)
红宝石[紅寶石]	hóngbǎoshí	ruby
宝石[寶石]	bǎoshí	precious stone; gem; CL:枚[mei2],顆|颗[ke1]
恢恢[恢恢]	huīhuī	vast; extensive (literary)
疏[疏]	shū	to dredge; to clear away obstruction; thin; sparse; scanty; distant (relation); not close; to neglect; negligent; to present a memorial to the Emperor; commentary; annotation
战胜[戰勝]	zhànshèng	to prevail over; to defeat; to surmount
邪恶[邪惡]	xié'è	sinister; vicious; wicked; evil
肌肉[肌肉]	jīròu	muscle; flesh
水手[水手]	shuǐshǒu	mariner; sailor; seaman
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep34/161 words - 43 min
乱跑[亂跑]	luànpǎo	to run around all over the place
剥[剝]	bō	to peel; to skin; to flay; to shuck
叶酸[葉酸]	yèsuān	folic acid
维生素[維生素]	wéishēngsù	vitamin
承[承]	chéng	to bear; to carry; to hold; to continue; to undertake; to take charge; owing to; due to; to receive
父[父]	fù	father
光宗耀祖[光宗耀祖]	guāngzōngyàozǔ	to bring honor to one's ancestors
养老[養老]	yǎnglǎo	to provide for the elderly (family members); to enjoy a life in retirement
稀里糊涂[稀裏糊塗]	xīlihútu	muddleheaded; careless
养育[養育]	yǎngyù	to rear; to bring up; to nurture
所能[所能]	suǒnéng	according to one's capabilities; what sb is capable of
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep35/25 words - 15 min
全身心[全身心]	quánshēnxīn	wholeheartedly; (to devote oneself) heart and soul
平凡[平凡]	píngfán	commonplace; ordinary; mediocre
乃[乃]	nǎi	to be; thus; so; therefore; then; only; thereupon
平庸[平庸]	píngyōng	mediocre; indifferent; commonplace
感染[感染]	gǎnrǎn	infection; to infect; to influence
脑筋[腦筋]	nǎojīn	brains; mind; head; way of thinking
成天[成天]	chéngtiān	(coll.) all day long; all the time
养老送终[養老送終]	yǎnglǎosòngzhōng	to look after one's aged parents and arrange proper burial after they die
回事[回事]	huíshì	(old) to report to one's master
第一季度[第一季度]	dìyījìdù	first quarter (of financial year)
券[券]	quàn	bond (esp. document split in two, with each party holding one half); contract; deed (i.e. title deeds); ticket; voucher; certificate
三亚[三亞]	Sānyà	Sanya prefecture level city, Hainan
厂子[廠子]	chǎngzi	(coll.) factory; mill; yard; depot
决赛[決賽]	juésài	finals (of a competition)
扣住[扣住]	kòuzhù	to detain; to hold back by force; to buckle; to hook
非礼[非禮]	fēilǐ	rudeness; insolence; impropriety; harassment; molestation; indecent assault
眼圈[眼圈]	yǎnquān	rim of the eye; eye socket
尽兴[盡興]	jìnxìng	to enjoy oneself to the full; to one's heart's content
尴[尷]	gān	embarrassed; ill at ease
澡[澡]	zǎo	bath
浴[浴]	yù	bath; to bathe
幼小[幼小]	yòuxiǎo	young; immature
创伤[創傷]	chuāngshāng	wound; injury; trauma
指示[指示]	zhǐshì	to point out; to indicate; to instruct; directives; instructions; CL:個|个[ge4]
无量[無量]	wúliàng	measureless; immeasurable
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep35/50 words - 22 min
前途无量[前途無量]	qiántúwúliàng	to have boundless prospects
董事会[董事會]	dǒngshìhuì	board of directors
萧[蕭]	xiāo	miserable; desolate; dreary; Chinese mugwort
波霸[波霸]	bōbà	(slang) (loanword) big boobs; big-breasted; (coll.) tapioca balls, in 波霸奶茶[bo1 ba4 nai3 cha2]
财[財]	cái	money; wealth; riches; property; valuables
碎片[碎片]	suìpiàn	chip; fragment; splinter; tatter
来自[來自]	láizì	to come from (a place); From: (in email header)
跨越[跨越]	kuàyuè	to step across; step over
光年[光年]	guāngnián	light-year
宽广[寬廣]	kuānguǎng	wide; broad; extensive; vast
维度[維度]	wéidù	dimension (math.); dimensionality
渺小[渺小]	miǎoxiǎo	minute; tiny; negligible; insignificant
差错[差錯]	chācuò	mistake; slip-up; fault; error (in data transmission); accident; mishap
时空[時空]	shíkōng	time and place; world of a particular locale and era; (physics) space-time
今生[今生]	jīnshēng	this life
高升[高升]	gāoshēng	to get a promotion
观众[觀眾]	guānzhòng	spectators; audience; visitors (to an exhibition etc)
精简[精簡]	jīngjiǎn	to simplify; to reduce
总共[總共]	zǒnggòng	altogether; in sum; in all; in total
剧透[劇透]	jùtòu	plot leak; spoiler
鹿[鹿]	lù	deer
战袍[戰袍]	zhànpáo	(old) combat robe; soldier's uniform; (sports) team jersey; team shirt
郎才女貌[郎才女貌]	lángcáinǚmào	talented man and beautiful woman; ideal couple
腰[腰]	yāo	waist; lower back; pocket; middle; loins
锁骨[鎖骨]	suǒgǔ	collarbone; clavicle
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep35/75 words - 34 min
露出[露出]	lùchū	to expose; to show; also pr. [lou4 chu1]
注意力[注意力]	zhùyìlì	attention
席[席]	xí	woven mat; seat; banquet; place in a democratic assembly; classifier for banquets, conversations etc
选手[選手]	xuǎnshǒu	athlete; contestant
印[印]	yìn	to print; to mark; to engrave; a seal; a print; a stamp; a mark; a trace; image
冠[冠]	guān	hat; crown; crest; cap
亚[亞]	yà	second; next to; inferior; sub-; Taiwan pr. [ya3]
季军[季軍]	jìjūn	third in a race; bronze medalist
英[英]	yīng	hero; outstanding; excellent; (literary) flower; blossom
模特[模特]	mótè	(fashion) model (loanword)
放电[放電]	fàngdiàn	electrical discharge; (coll.) to lure; to entice
班上[班上]	bānshàng	(in the) class
名媛[名媛]	míngyuán	young lady of note; debutante
培训班[培訓班]	péixùnbān	training class
来源于[來源於]	láiyuányú	to originate in
遥远[遙遠]	yáoyuǎn	distant; remote
熙熙攘攘[熙熙攘攘]	xīxīrǎngrǎng	bustling with activity (idiom)
公转[公轉]	gōngzhuàn	orbital revolution
自转[自轉]	zìzhuàn	rotation
物理学[物理學]	wùlǐxué	physics
轨迹[軌跡]	guǐjì	locus; orbit; trajectory; track
相交[相交]	xiāngjiāo	to cross over (e.g. traffic); to intersect; to make friends
卸下[卸下]	xièxià	to unload
不可思议[不可思議]	bùkěsīyì	inconceivable (idiom); unimaginable; unfathomable
接任[接任]	jiērèn	to take over (as minister, manager etc)
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep35/100 words - 37 min
服众[服眾]	fúzhòng	to convince the masses
掌[掌]	zhǎng	palm of the hand; sole of the foot; paw; horseshoe; to slap; to hold in one's hand; to wield
掌舵[掌舵]	zhǎngduò	to steer (a ship)
清除[清除]	qīngchú	to clear away; to eliminate; to get rid of
下发[下發]	xiàfā	to issue (a memorandum etc) to lower levels; to distribute (e.g. disaster relief to victims)
说了算[說了算]	shuōlesuàn	to have the final say; to be the one in charge
好喝[好喝]	hǎohē	tasty (drinks)
劳逸[勞逸]	láoyì	work and rest
能屈能伸[能屈能伸]	néngqūnéngshēn	can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take; flexible
共事[共事]	gòngshì	to work together
花团锦簇[花團錦簇]	huātuánjǐncù	brightly colored decorations (idiom); splendid
果实[果實]	guǒshí	fruit (produced by a plant); (fig.) fruits (of success etc); results; gains
磊磊[磊磊]	lěilěi	big pile of rocks; bighearted; open and honest
财源[財源]	cáiyuán	financial resources; source of revenue
对联[對聯]	duìlián	rhyming couplet; pair of lines of verse written vertically down the sides of a doorway; CL:副[fu4],幅[fu2]
口红[口紅]	kǒuhóng	lipstick
无可挑剔[無可挑剔]	wúkětiāoti	excellent in every respect; flawless
泯[泯]	mǐn	to vanish; to die out; to obliterate
恩仇[恩仇]	ēnchóu	debt of gratitude coupled with duty to avenge
用得着[用得著]	yòngdezháo	to be able to use; useable; to have a use for sth; (in interrogative sentence) to be necessary to
随叫随到[隨叫隨到]	suíjiàosuídào	to be available at any time; to be on call
分秒必争[分秒必爭]	fēnmiǎobìzhēng	seize every minute and second (idiom); not a minute to lose; every moment counts
肝脑涂地[肝腦塗地]	gānnǎotúdì	to offer one's life in sacrifice
鞠躬尽瘁[鞠躬盡瘁]	jūgōngjìncuì	to bend to a task and spare no effort (idiom); striving to the utmost
死而后已[死而後已]	sǐ'érhòuyǐ	until death puts an end (idiom); one's whole life; unto one's dying day
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep35/125 words - 45 min
永垂不朽[永垂不朽]	yǒngchuíbùxiǔ	eternal glory; will never be forgotten
罚[罰]	fá	to punish; to penalize
肺腑之言[肺腑之言]	fèifǔzhīyán	words from the bottom of one's heart
赤诚[赤誠]	chìchéng	utterly sincere; wholly devoted
着重[著重]	zhuózhòng	to put emphasis on; to stress
遵命[遵命]	zūnmìng	to follow your orders; to do as you bid
正反[正反]	zhèngfǎn	positive and negative; pros and cons; inside and outside
栋[棟]	dòng	classifier for houses or buildings; ridgepole (old)
哇[哇]	wa	replaces 啊[a5] when following the vowel "u" or "ao"
洗发水[洗髮水]	xǐfàshuǐ	shampoo (liquid)
节操[節操]	jiécāo	integrity; moral principle
赚钱[賺錢]	zhuànqián	to earn money; moneymaking
第五[第五]	dìwǔ	fifth
够意思[夠意思]	gòuyìsi	wonderful; great; delightful; very kind; generous
冲劲[衝勁]	chòngjìn	dynamism; drive
广告牌[廣告牌]	guǎnggàopái	billboard
黑马[黑馬]	hēimǎ	dark horse; fig. unexpected winner
戒指[戒指]	jièzhi	(finger) ring
室内[室內]	shìnèi	indoor
室外[室外]	shìwài	outdoor
一打[一打]	yīdá	dozen
童话[童話]	tónghuà	children's fairy tales
未婚[未婚]	wèihūn	unmarried
比起[比起]	bǐqǐ	compared with
蛋白[蛋白]	dànbái	egg white; protein; albumen
//The Rational Life - S1/Ep35/129 words - 46 min
流逝[流逝]	liúshì	(of time) to pass; to elapse
以往[以往]	yǐwǎng	in the past; formerly
渐渐[漸漸]	jiànjiàn	gradually
笃定[篤定]	dǔdìng	certain; confident (of some outcome); calm and unhurried