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HSK
function; performance; behavior
HSK 5
rule (e.g. of science) / law of behavior / regular pattern / rhythm / discipline
HSK 4
action / conduct / behavior / activity
HSK 2
way; method; manner; mode; pattern (of behavior etc) / CL: 種|种
HSK 3
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(bound form) to walk; to go; to travel / (literary) trip; journey; visit / (bound form) temporary; makeshift / (bound form) current; in circulation / (bound form) to do; to perform / capable; competent / all right; OK!; will do / behavior; conduct (Taiwan pr. [xing4]) / (literary) about to; soon
HSK 1
to show / to show off / to display / to manifest / expression / manifestation / show / display / performance (at work etc) / behavior
HSK 3
to conduct oneself / behavior; conduct; personal character
HSK 7-9
suit / a set / a collection / of the same kind / the same old stuff / set pattern of behavior
not according with decorum / scandalous / bad form / unacceptable behavior
disgraceful (of behavior that is unfilial, rebellious or otherwise in grave breach of the norms of society)
rogue / hoodlum / gangster / immoral behavior
HSK 7-9
not according with decorum (idiom); scandalous / bad form / unacceptable behavior
human nature (idiom) / a behavior that is only natural
social credit system, a system that incentivizes individuals and businesses by creating consequences for good and bad behavior
propriety / appropriate behavior / proper speech or action / within the norms
HSK 7-9
lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom) / fig. to return politeness for politeness
(of a person) honorable; not devious / (of a behavior) fair and aboveboard; without tricks; openly / (of a situation) out in the open
the Legalist school of political philosophy, which rose to prominence in the Warring States period (475–221 BC) (The Legalists believed that social harmony could only be attained through strong state control, and advocated for a system of rigidly applied punishments and rewards for specific behaviors.) / a Legalist
(neologism) strange behavior characteristic of a teenager going through puberty (loanword from Japanese "chūnibyō")
(neologism c. 2018) (slang) simp; person who resorts to cringeworthy fawning behavior in pursuing sb who does not requite their affections
(lit.) to have taken the wrong medicine / (fig.) (of one's behavior etc) different than usual / abnormal
(slang) an aspect that invites ridicule (e.g. a film's plot inconsistencies or unrealistic character behavior)
way of doing sth / behavior / to act in an affected manner / mannerism / gestures in opera
rebellious behavior / opposite / ob-
Heaven cannot tolerate this (idiom) / intolerable behavior
excelling both in morals and studies (idiom); top marks for studies and for behavior (at school) / a paragon of virtue and learning
sexual behavior
one's perspective on what constitutes ethical behavior
the ways of the world / social behavior
unspoken rules (usually ones that codify improper behaviors such as leveraging guanxi to get favorable treatment, or coercing employees for sexual favors)
behavior / moral conduct
HSK 7-9
perverse (behavior) / disagreeable (character)
literary excellence / flirtatious behavior
behavior and appearance
negative influence, effect that people's doings or behavior have on others (society)
Black Whirlwind, nickname of 李逵, known for his fearsome behavior in combat and his dark complexion
lit. the guest acts as host (idiom); fig. to turn from passive to active behavior
altruistic behavior
wanton or lascivious behavior / adulterous behavior
Lewin (name) / Kurt Lewin (1890-1944), German-American psychologist of the Gestalt school known for his field theory of behavior
to substitute one's words for the law and abuse power to crush it (idiom); completely lawless behavior / Might makes right.
(idiom) (usu. of behaviors, systems or trends etc) to cause people tremendous harm
(of language or behavior) flippant and insincere
standard of behavior / moral standards / discipline
old road / familiar way / beaten track / conventional behavior
the Three Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention, a military doctrine issued in 1928 by Mao Zedong for the Red Army, which included a number of injunctions demanding high standards of behavior and respect for civilians during wartime
(idiom) to make a show of being decent and proper; to display phony or hypocritical behavior
the First Emperor's order to expel foreigners / (fig.) notice to leave / words or behavior intended at turning visitors out
Sangjian by the Pu River, a place in the ancient state of Wei known for wanton behavior / lovers' rendezvous
(student's) behavior
(usu. pejorative) conduct; behavior; act / path; trail
too old; overage / (of a young person's behavior or attributes) beyond one's years; adultlike
behavioral data (marketing)
(aerospace) to boost; to provide propulsion assistance / (behavioral economics) to nudge; to give a gentle push toward a desired behavior
evil behavior (idiom); brazen villainy
antisocial (behavior)
evil tendencies / vicious currents / antisocial behavior
to execute / to handle / behavior / action / conduct
(coll.) revolting behavior / CL:
to preserve a proper behavior in private life
unimpeachable conduct / noble behavior / spotless personal integrity
(Tw) to guide sb in the right direction / to correct (behavior etc)
to take responsibility for the consequences of risky behavior; to have only oneself to blame if things go badly
if I (you, she, he...) had known it would come to this, I (you, she, he...) would not have acted thus (idiom) / to regret vainly one's past behavior
disorderly behavior (PRC law)
to damage the public interest for personal profit (idiom); personal profit at public expense / venal and selfish behavior
to display shockingly bad behavior / to behave atrociously
antisocial behavior
positive influence, effect that people's doings or behavior have on others (society)
movements / attitude / behavior / whereabouts / tracks
to do sth wacky / wacky / wacky behavior
(slang) the norm; typical behavior; nothing out of the ordinary; just what you'd expect (often used ironically) (abbr. for 基本操作)
wickedness / evil behavior
behavior / conduct


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