S HSK 4 Vocabulary

Browse 87 HSK 4 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under S.

Pinyin S

甚至 shèn zhì Even; so much so that; to the point that. Introduces an extreme or surprising case.
是否 shì fǒu Whether or not; if. A formal way to ask about or state a yes/no condition.
数据 shù jù Data; statistics; figures. Information in numerical or factual form.
实施 shí shī To implement; to carry out; to put into effect.
失败 shī bài To fail; to be defeated; to lose (V); defeated; unsuccessful (Adj). The most common word for failing to achieve a goal or losing in a com...
申请 shēn qǐng To apply; to apply for; to submit an application. Used for formal requests.
似乎 sì hū Seemingly; apparently; it seems that. Expresses uncertainty or an impression.
设置 shè zhì To set up; to establish; to configure. Also a noun meaning settings or configuration.
身份 shēn fèn Identity; status; capacity. Refers to who a person is or their social role.
伤害 shāng hài To harm; to hurt; to injure. Refers to causing physical or emotional damage.
设施 shè shī Facilities; installations; infrastructure. Equipment or systems established for a particular purpose.
森林 sēn lín Forest; woods. A large area densely covered with trees.
思考 sī kǎo To think; to ponder; to reflect on. Deep, careful thinking about something.
士兵 shì bīng Soldier; serviceman; enlisted member of the military.
色 sè Colour; hue; appearance. A foundational character appearing in many essential compounds.
首 shǒu A measure word used for poems and songs.
事物 shì wù Things; objects; phenomena. Refers to matters and objects in a general, abstract sense.
手术 shǒu shù Surgery; surgical operation. A medical procedure involving cutting into the body.
诗 shī Poem; poetry; verse. A literary composition with attention to rhythm and expression.
失望 shī wàng Disappointed; to lose hope. The feeling when expectations are not met.
诗人 shī rén Poet; a person who writes poetry.
神秘 shén mì Mysterious; enigmatic; secretive. Describes something hard to understand or full of secrets.
色彩 sè cǎi Colour; hue; tint. Often used in artistic, literary, or abstract contexts to describe richness of colour.
失业 shī yè To be unemployed; to lose one's job; unemployment.
市区 shì qū Urban area; city centre; downtown area.
似的 shì de Similar to; like; as if. A particle used to express resemblance or comparison.
松 sōng Loose; to loosen; to relax. The opposite of tight.
刷 shuā To brush; to scrub; to swipe. A sweeping or scrubbing motion.
手里 shǒu li In one's hand(s); in hand. Indicates something being held or possessed.
收益 shōu yì Revenue; profit; returns. Financial gains from investment, business, or other economic activity.
烧 shāo To burn; to cook; to roast; to have a fever. A versatile verb covering fire, cooking, and body temperature.
神话 shén huà Myth; mythology; legend. Traditional stories involving gods, heroes, or supernatural events.
商务 shāng wù Business; commerce; commercial affairs. Refers to formal business activities and matters.
说服 shuō fú To persuade; to convince. To talk someone into accepting an idea or doing something.
晒 shài To dry in the sun; to bask. In modern slang, to show off on social media.
守 shǒu To guard; to keep watch; to defend; to abide by.
顺序 shùn xù Order; sequence; the arrangement of things one after another.
实用 shí yòng Practical; functional; useful in real life.
收获 shōu huò Harvest; gains; to reap. Refers to both literal crop harvesting and figurative gains from experience.
散 sàn To scatter; to disperse; to break up. Describes things spreading apart or people going their separate ways.
率先 shuài xiān To take the lead; to be the first to do something.
事先 shì xiān In advance; beforehand; prior to an event.
收回 shōu huí To take back; to withdraw; to retract.
孙子 sūn zi Grandson (son's son). A paternal grandson.
舒适 shū shì Comfortable; cosy; pleasant and relaxing.
善于 shàn yú To be good at; to excel at. Indicates proficiency in a particular area.
身材 shēn cái Figure; physique; build. Refers to the shape and proportions of a person's body.
缩短 suō duǎn To shorten; to reduce; to cut short. Making something shorter in time or length.
叔叔 shū shu Uncle (father's younger brother); a polite form of address for a man of one's parents' generation.
受不了 shòu bu liǎo Cannot stand; cannot bear; unbearable.
酸 suān Sour; acidic. One of the five basic tastes.
说不定 shuō bu dìng Hard to say; cannot be determined (V); maybe; perhaps; possibly (Adv). Expresses uncertainty about an outcome, often with a hint of mild ...
帅哥 shuài gē Handsome guy; good-looking man. A casual term of address or description for an attractive young man.
善良 shàn liáng Kind-hearted; good-natured. Describes a person with a genuinely kind and gentle character.
缩小 suō xiǎo To reduce; to shrink; to make smaller in size or scale.
湿 shī Wet; damp; moist.
闪 shǎn To flash; to sparkle; to dodge quickly. Describes a sudden burst of light or a quick evasive movement.
身高 shēn gāo Height (of a person). Specifically refers to how tall a person is.
帅 shuài Handsome; good-looking; cool. Used to describe an attractive male appearance or a stylish action.
扫 sǎo To sweep; to clean with a broom. Also means to scan in modern usage.
手工 shǒu gōng Handmade; handicraft; manual work done by hand rather than by machine.
塑料 sù liào Plastic; a synthetic material made from polymers.
睡着 shuì zháo To fall asleep; to have fallen asleep.
闪电 shǎn diàn Lightning. The flash of light produced during a thunderstorm.
赏 shǎng To appreciate; to enjoy; to admire; to reward. Used for enjoying beauty or bestowing a reward.
数码 shù mǎ Digital; relating to digital technology and electronic devices.
上门 shàng mén To come to the door; to visit someone's home; to make a house call.
深厚 shēn hòu Deep; profound; solid. Describes feelings, relationships, or foundations that are strong and well-established.
伞 sǎn Umbrella; parasol. A portable device used for protection from rain or sun.
树林 shù lín Woods; grove; a small area of trees growing closely together.
暑假 shǔ jià Summer vacation; summer holiday. The break from school during the hot season.
熟练 shú liàn Skilled; proficient; practised. Having mastered a skill through repetition.
食堂 shí táng Canteen; cafeteria; dining hall.
手套 shǒu tào Gloves; mittens. A covering for the hand worn for warmth, protection, or hygiene.
上个月 shàng ge yuè Last month. Refers to the month immediately before the current one.
孙女 sūn nǚ Granddaughter (son's daughter). A paternal granddaughter.
使劲 shǐ jìn To exert force; to make an effort; to try hard.
随手 suí shǒu Casually; conveniently; without extra effort. Doing something in passing.
试卷 shì juàn Exam paper; test paper.
树叶 shù yè Tree leaf; tree leaves. The foliage of a tree.
塑料袋 sù liào dài Plastic bag. A bag made of thin, flexible plastic.
酸奶 suān nǎi Yogurt. A fermented dairy product with a sour taste.
上楼 shàng lóu To go upstairs; to go up to a higher floor.
刷牙 shuā yá To brush one's teeth. A daily hygiene routine.
松树 sōng shù Pine tree. An evergreen coniferous tree.
售货员 shòu huò yuán Shop assistant; salesperson; sales clerk.
刷子 shuā zi Brush; a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or scrubbing.