入
enter; join; income; conform; entering tone
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to enter; to go in
neutralUsed to describe moving from outside to inside, or a progression from shallow to deep. Opposite of 出.
Please take your seat first.
Winter has set in, and the weather is getting colder and colder.
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We should learn from the simple to the complex, step by step.
This policy has put the country's development back on track.
Pour the garbage into the trash can.
verb
to join; to become a member
neutralUsed for joining institutions, groups, or educational programs.
He was successfully admitted to school this year.
He joined the Communist Youth League when he was in middle school.
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He joined the army two years ago.
She successfully joined this multinational company as an employee.
Many young people want to join the Communist Party.
noun
income; revenue
neutralRefers to money or material gains received, often used in formal financial contexts.
This year's annual family income has increased a lot compared to last year.
This company's income is far lower than its expenditure.
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We should make budgets based on our income and avoid overspending.
His monthly income reaches 20,000 yuan.
The national finance is running a deficit and needs policy adjustments.
verb
to conform to; to fit
neutralUsed to describe something matching established standards, emotions, or logic.
This design is very fashionable and popular among young people.
What he said is very reasonable, and everyone is convinced.
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This practice does not conform to the rules and cannot be approved.
His behavior is proper and was praised by everyone.
This plan is suitable for the current market demand.
noun
entering tone (Chinese phonology)
formalA type of checked tone in traditional Chinese phonology, found in many modern dialects like Cantonese and Shanghainese, and preserved in classical Chinese texts.
Chinese tones are divided into four categories: flat, rising, falling, and entering.
The entering tone has disappeared in standard Mandarin.
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Many ancient poems use entering tone characters.
Cantonese fully preserves entering tone finals.
Learning entering tones helps with understanding classical Chinese literature.