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