BCTA - Second Set - 60 words

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表格 (biǎogé)

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Meaning: Form, table; Etymology: 表 (list) + 格 (format/grid) – structured format.

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别 (bié)

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Meaning: Don't; other; Etymology: 别 (separate, leave) – used for negation or separation.

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别人 (biérén)

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Meaning: Other people; Etymology: 别 (other) + 人 (person).

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宾馆 (bīnguǎn)

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Meaning: Hotel; Etymology: 宾 (guest) + 馆 (building) – guest building.

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不 (bù)

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Meaning: Not, no; Etymology: A symbol of negation; ancient form was a bird flying away.

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不但……而且 (búdàn...érqiě)

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Meaning: Not only... but also; Etymology: Compound structure for emphasis.

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不客气 (bú kèqi)

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Meaning: You're welcome; Etymology: 不 (not) + 客气 (polite) – no need to be polite.

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部分 (bùfèn)

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Meaning: Part, section; Etymology: 部 (section) + 分 (divide).

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部门 (bùmén)

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Meaning: Department; Etymology: 部 (division) + 门 (gate/section).

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才 (cái)

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Meaning: Only just, talent; Etymology: Originally meant talent or ability, now also means 'just now.'