Tuttle Learners of Chinese -English Dictionary

shùlín 树林 [comp: 树 tree + 林 wood] N wood, woods ■ 在树林里有很多种鸟。Zài shùlín li yǒu hěn
duō zhǒng niǎo. There are many kinds of birds in the woods.
shù 竖 ADJ vertical (ANTONYM 横 héng)
shù 恕 V forgive (See ráoshù 饶恕.)
shù 数 TRAD 數 N number, figure ■ 说这种语言的 人数在不断减少。Shuō zhè zhǒng yǔyán de rénshù
zài búduàn jiǎnshǎo. The number of speakers of this language is on the decline.
shù’é 数额 N fixed amount, quota
shùjù 数据 [modif: 数 number + 据 evidence] N datum, data ■ “你能肯定这些数据是准确的
吗？”“能肯定.”“Nǐ néng kěndìng zhèxiē shùjù shì zhǔnquè de ma?” “Néng kěndìng.” “Are
you sure these data are accurate?” “Positive.”
shùjùkù 数据库 N database
shùliàng 数量 [comp: 数 number + 量 quantity] N quantity, amount ■ 电视节目的数量在增加，但质 量
怎么样呢？Diànshì jiémù de shùliàng zài zēngjiā, dàn zhìliàng zěnmeyàng ne? The quantity of
TV programs is increasing, but how about their quality?
shùmǎ 数码 ADJ digital 数码化 shùmǎhuà digitalize, digitalization
shùmù 数目 N number, amount
shùxué 数学 [modif: 数 number + 学 knowledge, study of] N mathematics, math ■ 我看，数学和语 文是
学校里最重要的两门课。Wǒ kàn, shùxué hé yǔwén shì xuéxiào li zuì zhòngyào de liǎng mén kè.
In my view, mathematics and Chinese are the two most important subjects in schools. ■ 我们明天
考 数学。Wǒmen míngtiān kǎo shùxué. We’re having a mathematics examination tomorrow.
shùzì 数字 [modif: 数 number + 字 written word] N 1 numeral (in writing) ■ 我认为写中文的时候，
一般应该写中文数字，如“一、”“二”“三。” Wǒ rènwéi xiě Zhōngwén de shíhou, yìbān
yīnggāi xiě Zhōngwén shùzì, rú “yī,” “èr,” “sān.” I think when we’re writing Chinese, we should
generally use Chinese numerals, such as “一,” “二” and “三.” 2 figure, number ■ 每个月都节省一
点 钱，几年以后就是一笔不小的数字。Měi ge yuè dōu jiéshěng yìdiǎn qián, jǐ nián yǐhòu
jiùshì yìbǐ bù xiǎo de shùzì. If you save some money every month, years later you will have a quite
large sum.
shuā 刷 V brush
shuāyá 刷牙 V brush teeth ■ 我每天睡觉前刷 牙。Wǒ měi tiān shuìjiào qián shuā yá. I brush my teeth
before going to bed every night.
shuāzi 刷子 N brush (把 bǎ)
shuǎ 耍 V play, play with, perform
shuāi 摔 V 1 fall, fumble ■ 她从自行车上摔下来， 擦破了手。Tā cóng zìxíngchē shang shuāi xiàlai,
cāpòle shǒu. She fell off the bicycle and scraped her hand. 2 fall and break, cause to fall and break ■
我不小心把茶杯摔了。Wǒ bù xiǎoxīn bǎ chábēi shuāi le. I accidentally broke the teacup.
shuāidǎo 摔倒 V fall, trip and fall
shuāi 衰 V decline, decay
shuāilǎo 衰老 [comp: 衰 decline + 老 old] ADJ old and in declining health, old and frail
shuāituì 衰退 [comp: 衰 decline + 退 regress] V become weaker, decline 经济衰退 jīngjì shuāituì economic
recession
shuǎi 甩 V swing, throw
shuài 率 V lead, command
shuàilǐng 率领 [comp: 率 lead + 领 lead] V lead, command (troops)
shuài 帅 TRAD 帥 I N commander in chief 元帅 yuánshuài marshal II ADJ handsome, smart
shuàigē 帅哥 N handsome young man
shuàn 涮 V rinse meat slice in boiling water
shuàn huǒguǒ 涮火锅 V have a hot-pot dinner
shuāng 双 TRAD 雙 MEASURE WORD a pair of (shoes, chopsticks, etc.) 一双鞋 yì shuāng xié a pair of shoes / 两双
筷子 liǎng shuāng kuàizi two pairs of chopsticks