HSK 4 - General 10

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 内科 to 然而, 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. 却 què Yet; but; however. An adverb expressing contrast or unexpectedness, placed before the verb.
2. 企业 qǐ yè Enterprise; business; company. An organisation engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.
3. 期间 qī jiān Period; duration; during. A span of time within which something happens, typically following a noun that specifies the time frame.
4. 权利 quán lì Right; entitlement. A legal or moral right that a person is entitled to.
5. 然而 rán ér However; nevertheless; yet. A formal conjunction introducing a contrasting or unexpected statement.
6. 妻子 qī zi Wife. The standard, slightly formal term for a married woman in relation to her husband.
7. 培训 péi xùn To train; training. Organised instruction to develop specific professional skills or knowledge.
8. 培养 péi yǎng To cultivate; to foster; to develop. To nurture the growth of skills, talent, habits, or character over time.
9. 趋势 qū shì Trend; tendency. The general direction in which something is developing or changing.
10. 确认 què rèn To confirm; to verify. To make sure that something is correct or definite.
11. 期待 qī dài To look forward to; to expect; to anticipate. Expresses eager hope or expectation for something positive in the future.
12. 女士 nǚ shì Lady; madam; Ms. A polite and respectful term for addressing or referring to a woman.
13. 轻松 qīng sōng Relaxed; easy; effortless. Describes a state of being free from pressure, or a task that requires little effort.
14. 品质 pǐn zhì Quality; character; moral integrity. Refers to the inherent excellence of a product or the moral character of a person.
15. 其余 qí yú The rest; the remaining; the others. Refers to whatever is left over from a specified group or quantity.
16. 牌 pái Sign; card; board; brand; licence plate. A flat piece used for display, identification, playing games, or indicating a brand.
17. 盘 pán Plate; tray; dish; coil. Also a measure word for dishes of food, games of chess, or coiled objects.
18. 亲爱 qīn ài Dear; beloved. An affectionate term of address used for loved ones or in formal letter greetings.
19. 批 pī To criticise; to approve (documents); batch; lot. As a verb, it means to judge, review, or mark work; as a measure word, it counts groups...
20. 青春 qīng chūn Youth; youthfulness. The period of being young, often associated with energy, idealism, and vitality.
21. 切 qiē To cut; to slice. A basic action verb for dividing something with a blade or sharp tool.
22. 破产 pò chǎn To go bankrupt; bankruptcy. The state of being unable to pay debts, or the legal process of declaring insolvency.
23. 排列 pái liè To arrange; to line up; to put in order. Describes the act of organising items or people in a specific sequence or pattern.
24. 穷 qióng Poor; impoverished. Lacking money or material resources.
25. 平静 píng jìng Calm; peaceful; tranquil. Describes a state of emotional composure or a quiet, undisturbed environment.
26. 清醒 qīng xǐng Clear-headed; sober; to regain consciousness. Describes a state of mental clarity, or the act of waking up or becoming alert.
27. 培育 péi yù To nurture; to breed; to cultivate. Used for raising organisms, developing new varieties, or fostering growth, often in scientific or agr...
28. 穷人 qióng rén Poor person; the poor. Refers to people who lack money or material wealth.
29. 拍照 pāi zhào To take a photo; to photograph. The act of capturing an image with a camera or phone.
30. 器官 qì guān Organ. A part of the body with a specific biological function, such as the heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys.
31. 期限 qī xiàn Deadline; time limit; expiry date. The latest point in time by which something must be completed or within which something is valid.
32. 前途 qián tú Future; prospects; career outlook. The potential or expected development of a person's career, life, or an endeavour.
33. 巧克力 qiǎo kè lì Chocolate. A sweet food made from roasted cacao beans, popular worldwide as a snack, dessert ingredient, and gift.
34. 亲密 qīn mì Close; intimate. Describes a deep, warm relationship between people.
35. 胖子 pàng zi Fat person; a colloquial and somewhat blunt term for an overweight person.
36. 情景 qíng jǐng Scene; situation; scenario. A specific scene or set of circumstances, often with emotional overtones.
37. 汽油 qì yóu Gasoline; petrol. A refined petroleum fuel used in internal combustion engines for cars and other vehicles.
38. 浅 qiǎn Shallow; light; superficial. Describes a small depth of water, a light shade of colour, or a lack of depth in understanding.
39. 平稳 píng wěn Stable; steady; smooth. Describes movement, progress, or a situation that is even and without sudden changes.
40. 迫切 pò qiè Urgent; pressing; imperative. Describes a need, desire, or situation that demands immediate attention or action.
41. 宁静 níng jìng Peaceful; tranquil; serene. Describes an environment or state of mind that is calm and undisturbed.
42. 浓 nóng Thick; dense; strong; concentrated. Describes something with high density or intensity, such as liquids, flavours, colours, or feelings.
43. 平方 píng fāng Square; square metre. A mathematical term for squaring a number, and commonly used as shorthand for 平方米 (square metre) when discussing area.
44. 秋季 qiū jì Autumn; the autumn season. The third season of the year, between summer and winter.
45. 片面 piàn miàn One-sided; partial; lopsided. Describes a view, judgement, or approach that only considers one aspect and ignores the full picture.
46. 气球 qì qiú Balloon. A flexible bag filled with air or gas, used as a toy, decoration, or for scientific purposes.
47. 盘子 pán zi Plate; dish. A flat, round container used for serving or eating food.
48. 培训班 péi xùn bān Training class; training course. An organised educational programme designed to teach specific skills over a set period.
49. 汽水 qì shuǐ Soda; soft drink; fizzy drink. A carbonated, usually sweet non-alcoholic beverage.
50. 能干 néng gàn Capable; competent; able. Describes someone who is skilled and effective at getting things done.
51. 期中 qī zhōng Midterm; middle of a term or period. Commonly refers to a midterm examination in academic contexts.
52. 暖气 nuǎn qì Heating; central heating; radiator. The system or equipment that provides warmth indoors during cold weather.
53. 内科 nèi kē Internal medicine; the department of a hospital that diagnoses and treats diseases of internal organs without surgery.
54. 前头 qián tou In front; ahead; up ahead. A colloquial way to indicate the forward direction or the area in front.
55. 期末 qī mò End of term; end of semester. The final period of an academic term, typically associated with exams and final assessments.