HSK 4 - General 5

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 纷纷 to 含量, 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. 关于 guān yú About; regarding; concerning. A preposition used to introduce the topic or subject matter of a statement or discussion.
2. 官方 guān fāng Official; governmental. Refers to information, actions, or statements that come from an authoritative or government source.
3. 共 gòng Altogether; in total; in all. An adverb used to sum up a total quantity or number.
4. 工程 gōng chéng Engineering; project; construction work. A large-scale undertaking involving planning, design, and execution.
5. 规模 guī mó Scale; scope; size. Refers to the extent or magnitude of something, especially in business, construction, or organised activities.
6. 规律 guī lǜ Pattern; regularity; law; rule. Refers to consistent patterns or principles that govern how things work or occur.
7. 附近 fù jìn Nearby; in the vicinity; close to a location. Refers to the area surrounding a particular place.
8. 购买 gòu mǎi To purchase; to buy. A somewhat formal term for acquiring goods or services by paying money.
9. 改善 gǎi shàn To improve; to ameliorate; to make something better. Changing conditions or situations for the better.
10. 否则 fǒu zé Otherwise; or else. Used to introduce the consequence of not following a preceding condition or action.
11. 官 guān Official; officer; a person holding a government or public position. Used both as a standalone word and as a component in many compound w...
12. 符合 fú hé To conform to; to accord with; to meet a standard. Indicates that something matches or satisfies a given requirement.
13. 风格 fēng gé Style; manner; characteristic approach. The distinctive way in which something is done, created, or presented.
14. 构成 gòu chéng To constitute; to form; to make up. Describes elements combining to create a whole.
15. 关闭 guān bì To close; to shut down; to turn off. Ending the operation of a device, facility, or service.
16. 固定 gù dìng Fixed; regular; to fix in place; to secure. Describes something that is set, unchanging, or physically fastened.
17. 归 guī To return; to go back; to belong to. Indicates going back to a place of origin or assigning ownership or responsibility.
18. 夫人 fū rén Mrs.; Madam; wife (respectful). A formal and respectful way to refer to someone's wife or to address a married woman.
19. 供应 gōng yìng To supply; to provide; supply. Making goods or services available to meet demand.
20. 纷纷 fēn fēn One after another; in succession. Describes multiple people or things doing something in rapid sequence.
21. 含 hán To contain; to hold in the mouth; to include. Describes holding something inside, whether physically in the mouth or abstractly as conten...
22. 奋斗 fèn dòu To strive; to struggle; to fight hard for something. Describes putting great effort toward achieving a goal.
23. 付出 fù chū To pay; to devote; to give of oneself. Refers to investing effort, time, emotion, or resources toward something.
24. 盖 gài To cover; to build; to stamp. A versatile verb for placing something over or on top, constructing buildings, or applying a seal.
25. 负担 fù dān Burden; load; to bear a cost or responsibility. Can function as both a noun describing a heavy obligation and a verb meaning to shoulder it.
26. 个别 gè bié Individual; specific; very few; isolated. Refers to a small number of cases singled out from a larger group.
27. 购物 gòu wù To shop; shopping. The activity of browsing and buying goods.
28. 夫妇 fū fù Married couple; husband and wife. A formal term for a pair joined in marriage.
29. 夫妻 fū qī Husband and wife; married couple. Refers to the relationship between two people in a marriage.
30. 个体 gè tǐ Individual; individual entity. A single person or unit considered separately from the group.
31. 高潮 gāo cháo Climax; high point; peak. The most intense, exciting, or important moment of an event or narrative.
32. 风景 fēng jǐng Scenery; landscape; view. The natural or urban visual environment as seen from a particular vantage point.
33. 符号 fú hào Symbol; sign; mark. A written or printed character that represents something by convention.
34. 构造 gòu zào Structure; construction; composition. The way in which parts are arranged or organised to form a whole.
35. 隔 gé To separate; to be at a distance from; to be apart by. Indicates spatial or temporal distance between two things.
36. 过分 guò fèn Excessive; going too far; over the top. Describes behaviour, words, or situations that exceed acceptable or reasonable limits.
37. 公元 gōng yuán AD; CE; Common Era. The dating system used to count years from the traditionally estimated birth year of Jesus.
38. 复制 fù zhì To copy; to duplicate; to reproduce. Creating an identical version of something.
39. 含量 hán liàng Content; amount contained. The measurable quantity of a particular substance within something.
40. 感兴趣 gǎn xìng qù To be interested in; to find something interesting. Expresses a feeling of curiosity or engagement toward a topic or activity.
41. 高铁 gāo tiě High-speed rail; bullet train. China's extensive network of high-speed passenger trains.
42. 骨头 gǔ tou Bone. The hard tissue forming the skeleton of vertebrates.
43. 海水 hǎi shuǐ Seawater; ocean water. The salty water found in seas and oceans.
44. 风俗 fēng sú Customs; traditions; folk practices. The established social habits and practices of a particular region or people.
45. 格外 gé wài Especially; exceptionally; more than usual. An adverb indicating something exceeds the normal degree.
46. 高尚 gāo shàng Noble; lofty; morally elevated. Describes people or behaviour of high moral character.
47. 果实 guǒ shí Fruit; result; achievement. Refers to the actual fruit of a plant, or figuratively to the outcomes of effort and work.
48. 逛 guàng To stroll; to browse; to walk around leisurely. Describes visiting places like shops, parks, or streets for pleasure rather than a specif...
49. 瓜 guā Melon; gourd. A general term for plants of the gourd family and their fruit.
50. 改正 gǎi zhèng To correct; to amend; to put right. Fixing mistakes, errors, or bad habits.
51. 高价 gāo jià High price; premium price. An amount significantly above the normal or expected cost.
52. 光盘 guāng pán CD; disc; optical disc. A flat, round data storage medium that uses laser technology to read and write information.
53. 海鲜 hǎi xiān Seafood. A general term for edible marine animals and plants, including fish, shrimp, crab, and shellfish.
54. 光临 guāng lín To grace with one's presence; to visit. A polite and formal way to welcome someone or describe their arrival at a place.
55. 隔开 gé kāi To separate; to partition; to keep apart. The act of creating a physical division between things or people.