HSK 4 - General 14

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 误会 to 选择, 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. 误会 wù huì Misunderstanding; to misunderstand. Refers to a wrong interpretation of someone's words, actions, or intentions.
2. 西瓜 xī guā Watermelon. A large, juicy summer fruit with green skin and red flesh.
3. 吸 xī To inhale; to suck; to absorb. Describes the action of drawing in liquid, gas, or other substances.
4. 吸管 xī guǎn Drinking straw; a thin tube used for sucking up liquid.
5. 吸收 xī shōu To absorb; to assimilate; to take in. Used for physical absorption as well as learning and integrating new knowledge or members.
6. 吸烟 xī yān To smoke (tobacco); to smoke cigarettes.
7. 吸引 xī yǐn To attract; to draw; to captivate. Used when something pulls the attention or interest of a person.
8. 喜爱 xǐ ài To love; to be fond of; to cherish. Expresses a genuine affection or liking for something or someone.
9. 系列 xì liè Series; a set of related items, works, or events sharing a common theme or sequence.
10. 细 xì Thin; fine; slender; detailed. Describes something narrow in width or meticulous in attention.
11. 细节 xì jié Detail; a small, specific part of a larger whole. Refers to the finer points or particular aspects of something.
12. 细致 xì zhì Meticulous; thorough; careful and detailed. Describes work or behaviour that is carried out with great attention and precision.
13. 下个月 xià ge yuè Next month. Refers to the month immediately following the current month.
14. 下降 xià jiàng To descend; to drop; to decline. Used for physical downward movement or a decrease in levels and values.
15. 下楼 xià lóu To go downstairs; to come down from an upper floor.
16. 下载 xià zài To download. To transfer data or files from a server or the internet to a local device.
17. 夏季 xià jì Summer; the summer season. The hottest of the four seasons, generally from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere.
18. 鲜 xiān Fresh; vivid; bright. Describes food that is newly harvested or prepared, or colours that are vivid and bright.
19. 鲜花 xiān huā Fresh flowers. Refers to cut flowers or naturally blooming flowers, especially as gifts or decorations.
20. 鲜明 xiān míng Vivid; clear; distinct; striking. Describes something that stands out with clarity or strong contrast.
21. 咸 xián Salty. Describes food or a taste characterised by salt.
22. 显著 xiǎn zhù Remarkable; significant; notable; striking. Describes a change, effect, or achievement that is clearly apparent and important.
23. 县 xiàn County. An administrative division in China, below the prefecture level and above the township level.
24. 限制 xiàn zhì To restrict; to limit; restriction. Used as a verb meaning 'to impose limits' and as a noun meaning 'a restriction or limitation.'
25. 相处 xiāng chǔ To get along (with each other); to coexist; to interact. Describes the quality of interpersonal relationships over time.
26. 箱 xiāng Box; chest; case. Used as a measure word for boxed or crated items, and as a noun component in compound words.
27. 箱子 xiāng zi Box; chest; suitcase. A container with rigid sides used for storing or transporting items.
28. 想念 xiǎng niàn To miss; to long for. Describes the feeling of yearning for an absent person or place.
29. 项 xiàng Item; term; clause. Used as a measure word for individual items, points, or provisions within a list, contract, or plan.
30. 项目 xiàng mù Project; item; event. Refers to a planned undertaking, a specific task within a programme, or a sports event in a competition.
31. 相片 xiàng piàn Photograph; photo. A printed or digital image captured by a camera.
32. 消化 xiāo huà To digest; digestion. Refers to the physical process of breaking down food, and metaphorically to processing or absorbing information.
33. 销售 xiāo shòu To sell; sales. Refers to the act or process of selling goods or services, or to the sales function within a business.
34. 小吃 xiǎo chī Snack; street food; light bite. Refers to small, inexpensive food items typically sold at street stalls or casual eateries.
35. 小伙子 xiǎo huǒ zi Young man; lad; a young male. An informal, friendly way to refer to a young man.
36. 小型 xiǎo xíng Small-scale; compact; miniature. Describes something of a smaller size or lesser scale than the standard.
37. 效率 xiào lǜ Efficiency; the ratio of useful output to total input; the effectiveness of achieving results with minimal wasted effort.
38. 些 xiē Some; a few; a number of. Used as a measure word indicating an indefinite, relatively small quantity.
39. 心理 xīn lǐ Psychology; mental state; mindset. Refers to the mental and emotional processes of the mind.
40. 新郎 xīn láng Bridegroom; groom. The male partner in a wedding ceremony.
41. 新娘 xīn niáng Bride; the woman getting married in a wedding ceremony.
42. 新鲜 xīn xiān Fresh; new and not stale (of food, air, ideas, or experiences).
43. 新型 xīn xíng New type; new model; of a new design or kind.
44. 兴奋 xīng fèn Excited; thrilled; in a state of heightened emotional arousal.
45. 形容 xíng róng To describe; to depict in words.
46. 形势 xíng shì Situation; circumstances; the state of affairs at a given time.
47. 型 xíng Type; model; mold; a particular form or variety of something.
48. 型号 xíng hào Model number; the specific designation of a product design or variant.
49. 醒 xǐng To wake up; to come to one's senses; to be awake or alert.
50. 兴趣 xìng qù Interest; a feeling of curiosity or enthusiasm about something.
51. 性质 xìng zhì Nature; character; the inherent quality or fundamental property of something.
52. 兄弟 xiōng dì Brothers; male siblings. Also used informally to mean 'buddy' or 'mate'.
53. 胸部 xiōng bù Chest; the area of the body between the neck and the abdomen.
54. 修理 xiū lǐ To repair; to fix; to restore something to working condition.
55. 选择 xuǎn zé To choose; to select. Also used as a noun meaning 'choice' or 'option.'