What vocabulary does Secondary 2 G2 Chinese cover?
Secondary 2 G2 has 179 vocabulary items across 6 units. The list is grouped by the textbook categories 生活空间、核心、巩固 and includes Hanyu Pinyin and English meanings.
Secondary 2 G2 Chinese Vocabulary List
Singapore Secondary Chinese vocabulary, grouped by unit and textbook category.
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Browse 179 vocabulary items for Secondary 2 G2, including Hanyu Pinyin and English meanings. Items are organised across 6 units in the categories 生活空间、核心、巩固.
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| Vocabulary | Hanyu Pinyin | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 · 生活空间 | ||
| 教训 | jiào xun | lesson; to reprimand |
| 叛逆 | pàn nì | rebellious |
| 委屈 | wěi qū | to feel wronged |
| 内疚 | nèi jiù | guilty; remorseful |
| 不妨 | bù fáng | might as well |
| 监督 | jiān dū | to supervise |
| 代沟 | dài gōu | generation gap |
| 上瘾 | shàng yǐn | to become addicted |
| 疏远 | shū yuǎn | to become estranged |
| 迎刃而解 | yíng rèn ér jiě | to be readily solved |
| Unit 1 · 核心 | ||
| 称赞 | chēng zàn | to praise |
| 崇拜 | chóng bài | to worship; adore |
| 碰钉子 | pèng dīng zi | to be rebuffed; hit a snag |
| 泼冷水 | pō lěng shuǐ | to pour cold water on |
| 抽屉 | chōu tì | drawer |
| 抑郁 | yì yù | depressed |
| 沉默寡言 | chén mò guǎ yán | reticent |
| 寂寞 | jì mò | lonely |
| 懊恼 | ào nǎo | annoyed; vexed |
| 伺机 | cì jī | to wait for one's chance |
| Unit 1 · 巩固 | ||
| 严肃 | yán sù | serious; solemn |
| 解释 | jiě shì | to explain |
| 干脆 | gàn cuì | simply; straightforward |
| 风筝 | fēng zhēng | kite |
| 尴尬 | gān gà | awkward; embarrassed |
| 挣脱 | zhēng tuō | to break free |
| 惊讶 | jīng yà | surprised |
| Unit 2 · 生活空间 | ||
| 捐款 | juān kuǎn | to donate money |
| 医疗 | yī liáo | medical treatment |
| 友善 | yǒu shàn | friendly; kind |
| 斑纹 | bān wén | stripes; markings |
| 辨识 | biàn shí | to identify; recognise |
| 害羞 | hài xiū | shy |
| 馋 | chán | greedy for food |
| 摔跤 | shuāi jiāo | to fall over; wrestling |
| 葡萄 | pú táo | grapes |
| 凶猛 | xiōng měng | ferocious |
| Unit 2 · 核心 | ||
| 尤其 | yóu qí | especially |
| 愧疚 | kuì jiù | guilty; ashamed |
| 懒懒地 | lǎn lǎn de | lazily |
| 啾啾 | jiū jiū | chirping sound |
| 仰 | yǎng | to look up |
| 凝望 | níng wàng | to gaze |
| 鸟笼 | niǎo lóng | birdcage |
| 仿佛 | fǎng fú | as if |
| 愤怒 | fèn nù | furious; anger |
| 喵 | miāo | meow |
| 衔 | xián | to hold in the mouth |
| 搞 | gǎo | to do; make |
| 辩解 | biàn jiě | to explain oneself; justify |
| Unit 2 · 巩固 | ||
| 丰富 | fēng fù | rich; abundant |
| 荒山 | huāng shān | barren hill |
| 褐 | hè | brown |
| 绕 | rào | to circle; wind around |
| 丝毫 | sī háo | the slightest bit |
| 愣 | lèng | to be stunned |
| 傻 | shǎ | silly; foolish |
| Unit 3 · 生活空间 | ||
| 因素 | yīn sù | factor |
| 水喉 | shuǐ hóu | water tap; pipe |
| 资源 | zī yuán | resources |
| 艰巨 | jiān jù | arduous; formidable |
| 昂贵 | áng guì | expensive |
| 消耗 | xiāo hào | to consume; use up |
| 干旱 | gàn hàn | drought |
| 扩大 | kuò dà | to expand |
| 蓄水池 | xù shuǐ chí | reservoir |
| 浴室 | yù shì | bathroom |
| 洗澡 | xǐ zǎo | to bathe |
| 趋势 | qū shì | trend |
| Unit 3 · 核心 | ||
| 媒体 | méi tǐ | media |
| 塑料 | sù liào | plastic |
| 广泛 | guǎng fàn | widespread; extensive |
| 吨 | dūn | tonne |
| 廉价 | lián jià | cheap; low-priced |
| 铺 | pū | to spread; lay |
| 污染 | wū rǎn | pollution |
| 焚烧 | fén shāo | to incinerate |
| 烟尘 | yān chén | smoke and dust |
| 土壤 | tǔ rǎng | soil |
| 遏制 | è zhì | to curb; contain |
| 提供 | tí gōng | to provide |
| 倡导 | chàng dǎo | to advocate |
| 逐渐 | zhú jiàn | gradually |
| Unit 3 · 巩固 | ||
| 选择 | xuǎn zé | to choose |
| 寿命 | shòu mìng | lifespan |
| 缺乏 | quē fá | to lack |
| 再循环 | zài xún huán | to recycle |
| 估计 | gū jì | to estimate |
| Unit 4 · 生活空间 | ||
| 身材 | shēn cái | body figure |
| 自卑 | zì bēi | to feel inferior |
| 羡慕 | xiàn mù | to admire; envy |
| 抗拒 | kàng jù | to resist |
| 诱惑 | yòu huò | temptation |
| 毅力 | yì lì | perseverance; willpower |
| 戒 | jiè | to quit; give up |
| 瞌睡 | kē shuì | drowsy; to doze |
| 烹饪 | pēng rèn | cooking |
| Unit 4 · 核心 | ||
| 委婉 | wěi wǎn | tactful; euphemistic |
| 彻底 | chè dǐ | thorough; complete |
| 缝 | féng / fèng | seam |
| 掩 | yǎn | to cover; conceal |
| 恐惧 | kǒng jù | fear; dread |
| 走廊 | zǒu láng | corridor |
| 锁 | suǒ | lock; to lock |
| 熄灯 | xī dēng | to switch off the lights |
| 恐怖 | kǒng bù | terrifying; terror |
| 颤抖 | chàn dǒu | to tremble |
| 惊悚 | jīng sǒng | thrilling; horror |
| 和谐 | hé xié | harmonious |
| Unit 4 · 巩固 | ||
| 脖子 | bó zi | neck |
| 社交媒体 | shè jiāo méi tǐ | social media |
| 缺陷 | quē xiàn | flaw; defect |
| 摄影 | shè yǐng | photography |
| 谷底 | gǔ dǐ | rock bottom; valley floor |
| 姿势 | zī shì | posture; position |
| 模糊 | mó hu | blurred; vague |
| Unit 5 · 生活空间 | ||
| 简陋 | jiǎn lòu | crude; simple and shabby |
| 政府 | zhèng fǔ | government |
| 开辟 | kāi pì | to open up; develop |
| 优惠 | yōu huì | preferential; discount |
| 市镇 | shì zhèn | town |
| 宗教 | zōng jiào | religion |
| 综合 | zōng hé | comprehensive; integrated |
| 经济 | jīng jì | economy |
| 蓬勃 | péng bó | vigorous; flourishing |
| 富裕 | fù yù | wealthy; affluent |
| 变迁 | biàn qiān | changes; vicissitudes |
| 障碍 | zhàng ài | obstacle |
| 驰名 | chí míng | well-known; famous |
| Unit 5 · 核心 | ||
| 姿态 | zī tài | posture; bearing |
| 翠绿 | cuì lǜ | emerald green |
| 心旷神怡 | xīn kuàng shén yí | relaxed and joyful |
| 林荫 | lín yīn | tree shade |
| 欣赏 | xīn shǎng | to appreciate; enjoy |
| 粗糙 | cū cāo | rough; coarse |
| 撑 | chēng | to prop up; support |
| 同甘共苦 | tóng gān gòng kǔ | to share joys and hardships |
| 茁壮 | zhuó zhuàng | sturdy; thriving |
| 移民 | yí mín | to migrate; migrant |
| 接纳 | jiē nà | to accept; admit |
| 无怨无悔 | wú yuàn wú huǐ | without regret or complaint |
| Unit 5 · 巩固 | ||
| 失智症 | shī zhì zhèng | dementia |
| 妻子 | qī zi | wife |
| 寻找 | xún zhǎo | to look for |
| 流逝 | liú shì | to slip away (of time) |
| 嬉戏 | xī xì | to frolic; play |
| 咖喱卜 | gā lí bo | curry puff |
| 艘 | sōu | measure word for ships |
| 温馨 | wēn xīn | warm; cosy |
| 鲜艳 | xiān yàn | bright-coloured; vivid |
| Unit 6 · 生活空间 | ||
| 贸易 | mào yì | trade |
| 丝绸 | sī chóu | silk |
| 陆地 | lù dì | land |
| 瓷器 | cí qì | porcelain |
| 仪式 | yí shì | ceremony |
| 枢纽 | shū niǔ | hub |
| 港口 | gǎng kǒu | port |
| 传承 | chuán chéng | to pass on; inherit |
| 融合 | róng hé | to merge; integrate |
| 勾勒 | gōu lè | to outline; sketch |
| Unit 6 · 核心 | ||
| 岛屿 | dǎo yǔ | islands |
| 海峡 | hǎi xiá | strait |
| 历史 | lì shǐ | history |
| 区域 | qū yù | region; area |
| 汇集 | huì jí | to converge; gather |
| 给予 | gěi yǔ | to give; grant |
| 椰浆饭 | yē jiāng fàn | nasi lemak |
| 黄姜饭 | huáng jiāng fàn | turmeric rice |
| 发芽 | fā yá | to sprout |
| 新谣 | xīn yáo | Singapore Chinese folk songs (xinyao) |
| 瞩目 | zhǔ mù | to attract attention |
| 兼容并蓄 | jiān róng bìng xù | to embrace all; be all-inclusive |
| Unit 6 · 巩固 | ||
| 皇帝 | huáng dì | emperor |
| 典型 | diǎn xíng | typical; classic example |
| 荒诞 | huāng dàn | absurd |
| 询问 | xún wèn | to enquire |
| 判断 | pàn duàn | to judge; judgement |
| 免疫 | miǎn yì | immune |
| 凝聚力 | níng jù lì | cohesion |
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