HSK 4 - General 11

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 燃料 to 收获, 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. 燃料 rán liào Fuel; material used for burning to produce heat or energy. Covers substances like coal, oil, natural gas, and wood.
2. 燃烧 rán shāo To burn; to combust. Describes the process of something catching fire and producing heat and light.
3. 热闹 rè nao Lively; bustling; exciting with lots of activity and noise. Can also mean to join in the fun.
4. 热心 rè xīn Warm-hearted; enthusiastic about helping others. Describes a person who is eager to offer assistance.
5. 人家 rén jia Others; someone else; other people. Also used colloquially as a softened way of referring to oneself.
6. 日记 rì jì Diary; journal. A written record of daily events, thoughts, and experiences.
7. 日历 rì lì Calendar. A system or physical object showing the days, weeks, and months of a year.
8. 如今 rú jīn Nowadays; at present; now. Used to describe the current time, often in contrast with the past.
9. 弱 ruò Weak; feeble; inferior in strength or ability. The opposite of 强 (strong).
10. 伞 sǎn Umbrella; parasol. A portable device used for protection from rain or sun.
11. 散 sàn To scatter; to disperse; to break up. Describes things spreading apart or people going their separate ways.
12. 扫 sǎo To sweep; to clean with a broom. Also means to scan in modern usage.
13. 色 sè Colour; hue; appearance. A foundational character appearing in many essential compounds.
14. 色彩 sè cǎi Colour; hue; tint. Often used in artistic, literary, or abstract contexts to describe richness of colour.
15. 森林 sēn lín Forest; woods. A large area densely covered with trees.
16. 晒 shài To dry in the sun; to bask. In modern slang, to show off on social media.
17. 闪 shǎn To flash; to sparkle; to dodge quickly. Describes a sudden burst of light or a quick evasive movement.
18. 闪电 shǎn diàn Lightning. The flash of light produced during a thunderstorm.
19. 善良 shàn liáng Kind-hearted; good-natured. Describes a person with a genuinely kind and gentle character.
20. 善于 shàn yú To be good at; to excel at. Indicates proficiency in a particular area.
21. 伤害 shāng hài To harm; to hurt; to injure. Refers to causing physical or emotional damage.
22. 商务 shāng wù Business; commerce; commercial affairs. Refers to formal business activities and matters.
23. 赏 shǎng To appreciate; to enjoy; to admire; to reward. Used for enjoying beauty or bestowing a reward.
24. 上个月 shàng ge yuè Last month. Refers to the month immediately before the current one.
25. 上楼 shàng lóu To go upstairs; to go up to a higher floor.
26. 上门 shàng mén To come to the door; to visit someone's home; to make a house call.
27. 烧 shāo To burn; to cook; to roast; to have a fever. A versatile verb covering fire, cooking, and body temperature.
28. 设施 shè shī Facilities; installations; infrastructure. Equipment or systems established for a particular purpose.
29. 设置 shè zhì To set up; to establish; to configure. Also a noun meaning settings or configuration.
30. 申请 shēn qǐng To apply; to apply for; to submit an application. Used for formal requests.
31. 身材 shēn cái Figure; physique; build. Refers to the shape and proportions of a person's body.
32. 身份 shēn fèn Identity; status; capacity. Refers to who a person is or their social role.
33. 身高 shēn gāo Height (of a person). Specifically refers to how tall a person is.
34. 深厚 shēn hòu Deep; profound; solid. Describes feelings, relationships, or foundations that are strong and well-established.
35. 神话 shén huà Myth; mythology; legend. Traditional stories involving gods, heroes, or supernatural events.
36. 神秘 shén mì Mysterious; enigmatic; secretive. Describes something hard to understand or full of secrets.
37. 甚至 shèn zhì Even; so much so that; to the point that. Introduces an extreme or surprising case.
38. 失望 shī wàng Disappointed; to lose hope. The feeling when expectations are not met.
39. 失业 shī yè To be unemployed; to lose one's job; unemployment.
40. 诗 shī Poem; poetry; verse. A literary composition with attention to rhythm and expression.
41. 诗人 shī rén Poet; a person who writes poetry.
42. 湿 shī Wet; damp; moist.
43. 实施 shí shī To implement; to carry out; to put into effect.
44. 实用 shí yòng Practical; functional; useful in real life.
45. 食堂 shí táng Canteen; cafeteria; dining hall.
46. 使劲 shǐ jìn To exert force; to make an effort; to try hard.
47. 士兵 shì bīng Soldier; serviceman; enlisted member of the military.
48. 市区 shì qū Urban area; city centre; downtown area.
49. 似的 shì de Similar to; like; as if. A particle used to express resemblance or comparison.
50. 事物 shì wù Things; objects; phenomena. Refers to matters and objects in a general, abstract sense.
51. 事先 shì xiān In advance; beforehand; prior to an event.
52. 试卷 shì juàn Exam paper; test paper.
53. 是否 shì fǒu Whether or not; if. A formal way to ask about or state a yes/no condition.
54. 收回 shōu huí To take back; to withdraw; to retract.
55. 收获 shōu huò Harvest; gains; to reap. Refers to both literal crop harvesting and figurative gains from experience.