HSK 4 - General 16

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 营业 to 阵, 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. 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.
2. 赢得 yíng dé To win; to gain; to earn. Used when someone obtains something desirable through effort, competition, or ability.
3. 影子 yǐng zi Shadow; silhouette; reflection. The dark shape cast by an object blocking light, or a faint image or trace of something.
4. 勇敢 yǒng gǎn Brave; courageous. Describes someone who faces danger, difficulty, or fear without backing down.
5. 勇气 yǒng qì Courage; bravery. The inner strength to face fear, danger, or difficulty.
6. 用途 yòng tú Use; purpose; application. What something is used for or the range of uses it has.
7. 优良 yōu liáng Excellent; fine; good quality. Describes something of superior or commendably high standard.
8. 优美 yōu měi Graceful; elegant; beautiful. Describes something that is pleasing in an refined or aesthetically harmonious way.
9. 优秀 yōu xiù Outstanding; excellent. Describes someone or something that stands out clearly above others in quality or achievement.
10. 邮局 yóu jú Post office. The government-run institution for sending letters, parcels, and money orders.
11. 有劲儿 yǒu jìnr Energetic; strong; exciting; fun. Describes having physical energy, or something being vigorous and enjoyable.
12. 有趣 yǒu qù Interesting; fun; amusing. Describes something that arouses curiosity, enjoyment, or laughter.
13. 有限 yǒu xiàn Limited; finite. Describes something that is restricted in quantity, scope, or extent.
14. 幼儿园 yòu ér yuán Kindergarten; preschool. The educational institution for young children before they begin primary school, typically ages three to six.
15. 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...
16. 语法 yǔ fǎ Grammar. The system of rules governing the structure of sentences in a language.
17. 语音 yǔ yīn Pronunciation; phonology; voice; speech sound. Refers to the sound system of a language or to synthesised/recorded voice.
18. 玉 yù Jade. A precious stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty, hardness, and spiritual significance.
19. 玉米 yù mǐ Corn; maize. A cereal grain originating from the Americas, now one of China's most widely grown crops.
20. 预测 yù cè To predict; to forecast. To estimate what will happen in the future based on available information or analysis.
21. 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.
22. 遇 yù To meet; to encounter; to come across. To happen upon something or someone, often unexpectedly.
23. 遇到 yù dào To run into; to encounter; to come across. To meet a person or situation unexpectedly.
24. 遇见 yù jiàn To meet by chance; to encounter. To come across someone unexpectedly.
25. 原料 yuán liào Raw material; ingredient. The basic materials used in manufacturing or cooking before they are processed or transformed.
26. 原则 yuán zé Principle; rule. A fundamental standard or belief that guides behaviour and decision-making.
27. 圆 yuán Round; circular; a circle. Describes a perfectly curved shape with no corners or edges. Also used figuratively to mean complete or satisf...
28. 圆满 yuán mǎn Satisfactory; perfect; successful; complete. Describes an outcome that meets or exceeds expectations with no shortcomings.
29. 约会 yuē huì A date; an appointment. To arrange to meet someone at a specific time and place; the meeting itself.
30. 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.
31. 阅读 yuè dú To read; reading. The activity of looking at and understanding written text.
32. 运动会 yùn dòng huì Sports meet; athletic meeting; sports day. An organised event where athletes or students compete in various sports.
33. 运动员 yùn dòng yuán Athlete; sportsperson. A person who trains in and competes in sports, either professionally or as a dedicated amateur.
34. 运气 yùn qi Luck; fortune. The force of chance that brings good or bad outcomes, independent of effort or skill.
35. 运用 yùn yòng To use; to apply; to utilise; to put into practice. To make practical use of knowledge, skills, or methods.
36. 再三 zài sān Repeatedly; again and again; over and over. Describes doing something multiple times, often out of emphasis, concern, or persistence.
37. 在乎 zài hu To care about; to mind; to take to heart. To be emotionally invested in or concerned about something.
38. 在于 zài yú To lie in; to rest with; to depend on. Used to identify the key factor or essence of something.
39. 赞成 zàn chéng To agree with; to approve of; to be in favour of. To support or endorse a proposal, idea, or decision.
40. 赞赏 zàn shǎng To admire; to appreciate; to praise; to hold in high esteem. To express genuine positive recognition of someone's qualities or actions.
41. 赞助 zàn zhù To sponsor; to provide financial support for an event, organisation, or person.
42. 造型 zào xíng Style; design; shape; look. Refers to the overall visual appearance of a person, object, or creation.
43. 战斗 zhàn dòu To fight; combat; battle. Used both as a verb (to engage in combat) and a noun (a fight or battle).
44. 战胜 zhàn shèng To defeat; to overcome; to triumph over. Used for defeating an opponent or conquering a difficulty.
45. 战士 zhàn shì Soldier; warrior; fighter. Also used figuratively for anyone who fights bravely for a cause.
46. 战争 zhàn zhēng War; warfare. Refers to armed conflict between nations, groups, or forces.
47. 丈夫 zhàng fu Husband. The formal and standard term for a married man in relation to his wife.
48. 招呼 zhāo hu To greet; to call out to someone; to look after; to give someone a heads-up.
49. 着火 zháo huǒ To catch fire; to be on fire; to burst into flames.
50. 着急 zháo jí To feel anxious; to be in a hurry; to worry about something urgently.
51. 召开 zhào kāi To convene; to hold (a meeting, conference, or assembly). A formal verb for organising and opening an official gathering.
52. 折 zhé To fold; to bend; to break by bending. Also used in business contexts to mean a discount (e.g. 打折).
53. 针 zhēn Needle; pin. A thin, pointed instrument used for sewing, medical injections, or acupuncture.
54. 针对 zhēn duì To target; to be aimed at; to be directed against. Used when an action, policy, or measure is specifically designed for a particular pers...
55. 阵 zhèn A measure word for spells or bouts of something — typically wind, rain, pain, laughter, or applause. Also means a battle formation or a p...