Practical Chinese Reader Lesson 60 - Page 1

fan, enthusiast

to like, to be fond of, to be keen on, interest, hobby

lover (of art,sport, etc.), fan

no matter (what, who, how, etc.), whether ... or ..., regardless of

to be no good at, not be capable

tradition

not to be able to beat or defeat sb., to be no match for

opponent, adversary, match

to let off, to give out

complicated, complex

liver

to feel, to take (or have) an interest in something

hepatitis

height, stature, build

champion

to ski, skiing

to recover, to regain

beard, mustache or whiskers

to reduce, to decrease

to persist in, to uphold, to insist in

to lose weight

to put in, to add, plus

to make an extra effort, to cheer sb. on

intense, acute

prize, title

championship contest, championships

(a measure word used for games) set or round

to lift, to hold up, to cite, to enumerate

resident, inhabitant

trousers, pants

example, instance

hotel

man (i.e. male)

fat, plump

fat person, fatty

to run

flat, level, equal, to make the same score, to tie, to draw

to judge, to choose (by public appraisal)

ping-pong, table tennis

table-tennis table

to play the role of ...

qigong, a system of deep breathing exercises

table (for games using balls)

net (for ball games)

area, district

to be fascinated, to be enchanted

weak, feeble

(a measure word used for clothes) suit

woods, grove

a kind of traditional Chinese sword-play