Y HSK 4 Vocabulary

Browse 84 HSK 4 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under Y.

Pinyin Y

牙 yá Tooth; teeth. Refers to the hard structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
牙刷 yá shuā Toothbrush. The tool used for cleaning teeth.
亚运会 Yà yùn huì The Asian Games. The largest multi-sport event in Asia, held every four years.
呀 ya Sentence-final or mid-sentence particle that softens tone, expresses surprise, enthusiasm, or gentle urging.
延长 yán cháng To extend; to prolong; to lengthen. Refers to making something last longer or making a physical object longer.
延期 yán qī To postpone; to defer; to delay. Refers to pushing a scheduled event or deadline to a later time.
延续 yán xù To continue; to last; to carry on. Describes something persisting or going on over time.
严 yán Strict; severe; stern. Describes a demanding standard, tight discipline, or a rigorous attitude.
严格 yán gé Strict; rigorous; exacting. Describes adherence to high or demanding standards without flexibility.
严重 yán zhòng Serious; severe; grave. Describes a situation, problem, or condition of significant concern or danger.
研究 yán jiū To research; to study; to investigate. Also used as a noun meaning research or study.
研究生 yán jiū shēng Graduate student; postgraduate student. A student studying for a master's or doctoral degree.
研制 yán zhì To develop; to research and manufacture. Refers to the process of researching and creating a new product, technology, or material.
盐 yán Salt. The common mineral used in cooking and food preservation.
眼镜 yǎn jìng Glasses; spectacles. Corrective lenses worn on the face to improve vision.
眼泪 yǎn lèi Tears. The fluid that flows from the eyes when crying or experiencing strong emotion.
眼里 yǎn li In one's eyes; in someone's view. Used to express a person's perspective or what they see or value.
演讲 yǎn jiǎng To give a speech; to deliver a lecture. Also used as a noun meaning a speech or address.
阳台 yáng tái Balcony. An outdoor platform projecting from the wall of a building, typically accessible from inside a flat.
养成 yǎng chéng To cultivate; to form; to develop. Refers to gradually building a habit, character trait, or ability through repeated practice.
腰 yāo Waist; lower back. The part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
摇 yáo To shake; to rock; to sway. Describes a back-and-forth or oscillating motion.
药物 yào wù Medicine; medication; drug. A substance used for treating illness or managing health conditions.
业余 yè yú Amateur; leisure; spare-time. Describes something done outside of one's profession, or done for enjoyment rather than payment.
叶子 yè zi Leaf; leaves. The flat, green parts of a plant or tree that grow from branches or stems.
医疗 yī liáo Medical care; healthcare. Relates to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
医学 yī xué Medicine; medical science. The academic and scientific study of the human body, disease, and treatment.
依靠 yī kào To rely on; to depend on; to lean on. Also used as a noun meaning a support or something one can rely on.
依然 yī rán Still; as before; as ever. Indicates that a state, situation, or appearance remains unchanged over time.
一律 yī lǜ Without exception; uniformly; all. Indicates that a rule or state applies to every case with no exceptions.
一再 yī zài Repeatedly; again and again; time and again. Describes an action that occurs multiple times.
移 yí To move; to shift; to transfer. Describes changing the position of something or someone.
移动 yí dòng To move; to shift. Also used as an attributive adjective meaning mobile or portable.
移民 yí mín To emigrate or immigrate; an immigrant or emigrant. Refers to the act of permanently moving to another country, or to a person who has do...
遗产 yí chǎn Heritage; inheritance; legacy. Refers to property or wealth left by a deceased person, or to cultural and historical assets passed down t...
遗传 yí chuán Heredity; genetic inheritance. The passing of physical or genetic traits from parents to children through biological processes.
疑问 yí wèn Question; doubt; query. Something that is unclear or uncertain, or a question one wishes to have answered.
以及 yǐ jí As well as; and; along with. A formal conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, typically in written Chinese.
以内 yǐ nèi Within; inside (a specified limit or range). Used to indicate that something falls within a particular boundary, time frame, or quantity.
一般来说 yī bān lái shuō Generally speaking; in general; as a rule. Used to introduce a statement that is true in most cases but may have exceptions.
义务 yì wù Duty; obligation; moral or legal responsibility. Something one is bound to do, either by law, social norms, or moral conscience.
议论 yì lùn To comment on; to discuss; to talk about; discussion; commentary. Refers to talking about or evaluating someone or something, often in a ...
引 yǐn To lead; to guide; to draw. A versatile verb meaning to guide someone to a place, draw attention towards something, or cite a source.
引导 yǐn dǎo To guide; to lead; to direct. To show someone the correct path or to steer them in the right direction, whether physically, intellectuall...
引进 yǐn jìn To introduce; to bring in; to import. To adopt or incorporate something from outside — typically technology, talent, investment, or conce...
引起 yǐn qǐ To cause; to arouse; to trigger; to give rise to. To be the reason why something happens or why a feeling or reaction occurs.
应 yīng Should; ought to (yīng); to respond; to comply (yìng). As a modal verb it expresses obligation or expectation; as a main verb it means to...
英勇 yīng yǒng Brave; heroic; valiant. Describing someone who displays exceptional courage, especially in the face of danger or adversity.
营业 yíng yè To do business; to be open for business. Refers to a shop, restaurant, or company being in operation and serving customers.
赢得 yíng dé To win; to gain; to earn. Used when someone obtains something desirable through effort, competition, or ability.
影子 yǐng zi Shadow; silhouette; reflection. The dark shape cast by an object blocking light, or a faint image or trace of something.
勇敢 yǒng gǎn Brave; courageous. Describes someone who faces danger, difficulty, or fear without backing down.
勇气 yǒng qì Courage; bravery. The inner strength to face fear, danger, or difficulty.
用途 yòng tú Use; purpose; application. What something is used for or the range of uses it has.
优良 yōu liáng Excellent; fine; good quality. Describes something of superior or commendably high standard.
优美 yōu měi Graceful; elegant; beautiful. Describes something that is pleasing in an refined or aesthetically harmonious way.
优秀 yōu xiù Outstanding; excellent. Describes someone or something that stands out clearly above others in quality or achievement.
邮局 yóu jú Post office. The government-run institution for sending letters, parcels, and money orders.
有劲儿 yǒu jìnr Energetic; strong; exciting; fun. Describes having physical energy, or something being vigorous and enjoyable.
有趣 yǒu qù Interesting; fun; amusing. Describes something that arouses curiosity, enjoyment, or laughter.
有限 yǒu xiàn Limited; finite. Describes something that is restricted in quantity, scope, or extent.
幼儿园 yòu ér yuán Kindergarten; preschool. The educational institution for young children before they begin primary school, typically ages three to six.
于是 yú shì Therefore; so; as a result; thereupon. A conjunction used to introduce a consequence or the next step that follows naturally from a situa...
语法 yǔ fǎ Grammar. The system of rules governing the structure of sentences in a language.
语音 yǔ yīn Pronunciation; phonology; voice; speech sound. Refers to the sound system of a language or to synthesised/recorded voice.
玉 yù Jade. A precious stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty, hardness, and spiritual significance.
玉米 yù mǐ Corn; maize. A cereal grain originating from the Americas, now one of China's most widely grown crops.
预测 yù cè To predict; to forecast. To estimate what will happen in the future based on available information or analysis.
预订 yù dìng To reserve; to book in advance. To arrange to have something (a table, room, ticket) held for you at a future time.
遇 yù To meet; to encounter; to come across. To happen upon something or someone, often unexpectedly.
遇到 yù dào To run into; to encounter; to come across. To meet a person or situation unexpectedly.
遇见 yù jiàn To meet by chance; to encounter. To come across someone unexpectedly.
原料 yuán liào Raw material; ingredient. The basic materials used in manufacturing or cooking before they are processed or transformed.
原则 yuán zé Principle; rule. A fundamental standard or belief that guides behaviour and decision-making.
圆 yuán Round; circular; a circle. Describes a perfectly curved shape with no corners or edges. Also used figuratively to mean complete or satisf...
圆满 yuán mǎn Satisfactory; perfect; successful; complete. Describes an outcome that meets or exceeds expectations with no shortcomings.
约会 yuē huì A date; an appointment. To arrange to meet someone at a specific time and place; the meeting itself.
月底 yuè dǐ End of the month. The final days of a calendar month, typically referring to around the 25th to the last day.
阅读 yuè dú To read; reading. The activity of looking at and understanding written text.
运动会 yùn dòng huì Sports meet; athletic meeting; sports day. An organised event where athletes or students compete in various sports.
运动员 yùn dòng yuán Athlete; sportsperson. A person who trains in and competes in sports, either professionally or as a dedicated amateur.
运气 yùn qi Luck; fortune. The force of chance that brings good or bad outcomes, independent of effort or skill.
运用 yùn yòng To use; to apply; to utilise; to put into practice. To make practical use of knowledge, skills, or methods.
一致 yī zhì Consistent; unanimous; in agreement. Describes a state where things match, agree, or are in harmony.