HSK 4 - General 1

Introduction

HSK 4 pushes you toward independent communication. The vocabulary at this level lets you discuss relationships, study, work, media, feelings, and more abstract everyday topics with greater precision.

From 阿姨 to 采访, you'll meet the kind of vocabulary that shows up in classroom discussion, workplace situations, media, and more detailed personal expression.

Themes

All HSK 4 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 阿姨 ā yí Aunt; auntie. A polite term for a mother's sister or for women of one's parents' generation.
2. 矮 ǎi Short (in height). Describes a person, object, or structure that is not tall.
3. 矮小 ǎi xiǎo Short and small. Describes a person or thing that is both low in height and small in stature.
4. 爱国 ài guó Patriotic; to love one's country. Expresses devotion and loyalty to one's homeland.
5. 爱护 ài hù To cherish and protect; to take care of. Used for things that deserve gentle, loving attention.
6. 安置 ān zhì To settle; to arrange; to place someone in a position or location. Often used for resettlement or accommodation.
7. 按时 àn shí On time; punctually. Describes doing something at the scheduled or expected time.
8. 暗 àn Dark; dim. Describes insufficient light or a lack of brightness.
9. 暗示 àn shì To hint; to imply; to suggest indirectly. Conveying a message without stating it openly.
10. 巴士 bā shì Bus. A loanword from English used primarily in southern China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
11. 百货 bǎi huò General merchandise; department store goods. Refers to a wide variety of everyday commodities.
12. 摆 bǎi To put; to place; to arrange. Describes positioning objects in a deliberate way.
13. 摆动 bǎi dòng To sway; to swing; to oscillate. Describes a back-and-forth movement.
14. 摆脱 bǎi tuō To break free from; to get rid of; to shake off. Describes freeing oneself from a constraint or burden.
15. 败 bài To lose; to be defeated; to fail. The opposite of winning or succeeding.
16. 办事 bàn shì To handle affairs; to get things done; to take care of business.
17. 包含 bāo hán To contain; to include; to encompass. Indicates that something holds or comprises certain elements within it.
18. 包括 bāo kuò To include; including. Used to enumerate items that are part of a larger group.
19. 薄 báo Thin; not thick. Describes something with little depth or thickness.
20. 宝 bǎo Treasure; precious thing. Refers to something of great value, either material or emotional.
21. 宝宝 bǎo bao Baby; infant. An affectionate term for a very young child.
22. 宝贝 bǎo bèi Treasure; darling; baby. A term of endearment for someone or something precious.
23. 宝贵 bǎo guì Precious; valuable. Describes something of great worth that should be cherished.
24. 宝石 bǎo shí Gemstone; precious stone. A naturally occurring mineral valued for its beauty and rarity.
25. 保密 bǎo mì To keep secret; to maintain confidentiality. Ensuring that information is not disclosed.
26. 抱 bào To hold; to hug; to embrace. The action of wrapping one's arms around someone or something.
27. 背景 bèi jǐng Background. The setting, context, or circumstances behind something.
28. 倍 bèi Times; fold. A measure word indicating multiplication or multiples of a base amount.
29. 被迫 bèi pò To be forced; to be compelled. Indicates that someone does something against their will.
30. 本科 běn kē Undergraduate; bachelor's degree level. The standard four-year university programme.
31. 笨 bèn Stupid; clumsy; slow-witted. Describes a lack of intelligence or physical dexterity.
32. 比分 bǐ fēn Score (in a game or match). The numerical result showing how each side performed.
33. 毕业 bì yè To graduate; graduation. Completing a course of study at a school or university.
34. 毕业生 bì yè shēng Graduate; someone who has completed or is about to complete their studies.
35. 避 bì To avoid; to evade; to steer clear of. The act of staying away from something undesirable.
36. 避免 bì miǎn To avoid; to prevent; to avert. Taking action to ensure something unwanted does not happen.
37. 编 biān To weave; to compile; to edit; to make up. A versatile verb related to creating structured content.
38. 辩论 biàn lùn To debate; a debate. A formal discussion where opposing viewpoints are argued.
39. 标志 biāo zhì Mark; sign; symbol; logo. Something that identifies or represents a thing, event, or concept.
40. 表情 biǎo qíng Facial expression; expression. The look on someone's face that conveys emotion.
41. 表扬 biǎo yáng To praise; to commend. Used when publicly or formally recognising someone's good behaviour or achievement.
42. 冰 bīng Ice. Refers to frozen water or anything ice-cold.
43. 冰箱 bīng xiāng Refrigerator; fridge. The standard word for the household appliance used to keep food cold.
44. 兵 bīng Soldier; troops. Refers to military personnel or armed forces in general.
45. 不要紧 bù yào jǐn It doesn't matter; it's not serious. Used to reassure someone that a situation is not a big deal.
46. 不在乎 bù zài hu To not care; to not mind. Expresses indifference or lack of concern about something.
47. 不管 bù guǎn No matter; regardless of. A conjunction used to express that something remains true under all conditions.
48. 不然 bù rán Otherwise; or else. Used to introduce a consequence if a prior action is not taken.
49. 布置 bù zhì To arrange; to decorate; to assign. Used for setting up a space or assigning tasks.
50. 步行 bù xíng To walk; to go on foot. A slightly formal way to describe travelling by walking.
51. 擦 cā To wipe; to rub; to clean by wiping. A common action verb for cleaning surfaces.
52. 材料 cái liào Material; ingredient; data. Refers to raw materials, cooking ingredients, or documentary evidence.
53. 财产 cái chǎn Property; assets. Refers to possessions of monetary value, including real estate, savings, and belongings.
54. 财富 cái fù Wealth; fortune; riches. Refers to an abundance of valuable resources or possessions.
55. 采访 cǎi fǎng To interview; an interview. Used for journalistic interviews where a reporter gathers information.