Frequently Used Words
Last updated 2017-02-21
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Contents
- Introduction
- Disclaimer
- Downloading and Opening the Files
- PDF Link Navigation and Annotation
- Updates and Other Information
- Download Links
Introduction
“This list is based on 4-5 years of material in the Chinese publications of [w mag] and [km] By learning the first 100 words you understand over 41% of those two publications and then the first 200 words/over 50% respectively.
“The English definitions, instead of trying to be comprehensive, endeavor to express the most basic and obvious meaning of the characters used in our ministry and in the congregation activities. Definitions for single characters concentrate on the meaning of them as they are, not the meanings they may have in different combinations. The verb definitions are placed in the front and the “to” preposition is used to indicate them clearly. When applicable, the other word group definitions follow. MW = measure word. NW = usually unique to the [NWT].
“This list is prepared as three versions, the first by the numbers and then two others by the alphabets, one according to the pinyin and another by the English column. New improved versions can be published when the feedback points out any typos, mistakes or other suggestions.”
—From the introduction of the files linked to below
Disclaimer
This material should only be used as a quick reference, and should not be taken as being authoritative. There may be errors in the material. If you find anything in the material that needs correcting, please email me to let me know.
Downloading and Opening the Files
To download the files on a PC or a Mac:
- Right-click on the desired download link and select Save Link As..., or Save Target As..., or Download Linked File As..., or something similar depending on your browser.
- Select a folder on your hard drive to save the file to and click the Save button or something similar to proceed with the download.
The files are in Portable Document Format (PDF), and can be opened using the Adobe Reader program, version 7 or above, although I recommend that you use the latest version. This program is free to download, and it runs on a variety of platforms, including Macs. (Mac OS X’s Preview program may be used as well.) This button links to the download page for Adobe Reader:
To download the files on an iPad using GoodReader for iPad:
- In Safari on your iPad, tap and hold on the desired download link and tap the Copy button that appears.
- Switch to GoodReader for iPad.
- Tap on Web Downloads.
- Tap on Enter URL. The URL (web address) you just copied from Safari should have been automatically entered into the dialogue box that appears. If not, paste it there now. Tap the OK button.
- The file should get downloaded into the My Documents > Downloads folder. If you want to move it to another folder,
- tap on Manage Files,
- tap the file to select it,
- tap the Move button,
- then navigate to your target folder and
- tap the Move 1 item here button on the lower right.
- Tap the Done button to return to the normal mode.
- If you wish, after you launch the file you may use the Crop Margins button to make the content fill out the screen more.
(See the 3-Line Material on the iPad page for more information.)
PDF Link Navigation and Annotation
The files are named with “LN-A” (“Link Navigation-Annotation”) to show that they have been enriched and fortified with PDF bookmarks, links, and annotation.
PDF bookmarks and links work like web hyperlinks, immediately taking you to the destination linked to when they are clicked or tapped on. This capability makes the files much easier to navigate around in, especially on mobile devices such as the iPhone, the iPod touch, and the iPad. (See the PDF Link Navigation page for more information, including a video screen recording of the PDF bookmarks and links in action.)
PDF annotation is the ability to add notes or comments to PDFs, analogous to margin notes, etc. on paper printouts. (See the PDF Annotation (Commenting) page for more information.)
Updates and Other Information
Check the Links News blog (news feed, Twitter) for news regarding updates to this and other Chinese field resources. You may also find it interesting to check out the tiandi.info blog (news feed, Twitter), which is about various things related to the Chinese field. (Email me if you need login information, and include information on who referred you and/or what group/cong. you are in.)
If you have any questions or comments, e-mail me at waynerj@shaw.ca.
I hope you enjoy using the material. May it help you to serve more effectively and joyfully in the Mandarin field.
Your fellow worker,
Wayne Wong