HSK 4 - General 7

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 季度 to 居住, 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. 季度 jì dù Quarter (of a year). A three-month period used for business reporting, financial planning, and scheduling.
2. 季节 jì jié Season. One of the four natural divisions of the year based on weather and climate.
3. 既 jì Already; since; both...and. A conjunction used to link two related qualities or conditions.
4. 既然 jì rán Since; now that. Used to introduce an established fact as the basis for a conclusion or suggestion.
5. 寄 jì To send; to mail; to entrust. Describes the act of dispatching letters, packages, or placing trust in someone.
6. 加班 jiā bān To work overtime. Working beyond regular hours at one's job.
7. 加入 jiā rù To join; to add into. Describes becoming a member of a group or adding something into a mixture.
8. 加油站 jiā yóu zhàn Gas station; petrol station. A facility where vehicles refuel.
9. 家务 jiā wù Housework; household chores. The various tasks involved in maintaining a home.
10. 假如 jiǎ rú If; supposing. Used to introduce a hypothetical scenario or condition.
11. 坚固 jiān gù Solid; sturdy; firm. Describes something physically strong and resistant to damage or pressure.
12. 检测 jiǎn cè To test; to detect; to examine. The process of checking or measuring something to determine its quality, safety, or condition.
13. 减 jiǎn To reduce; to subtract. Describes making something smaller in quantity, degree, or number.
14. 减肥 jiǎn féi To lose weight; to go on a diet. The deliberate effort to reduce body weight.
15. 减少 jiǎn shǎo To reduce; to decrease. Making something fewer in number or smaller in amount.
16. 简历 jiǎn lì Resume; CV. A document summarizing one's education, work experience, and qualifications.
17. 健身 jiàn shēn To work out; to exercise. Physical activity aimed at improving fitness and health.
18. 渐渐 jiàn jiàn Gradually; little by little. Describes a slow, progressive change over time.
19. 江 jiāng River (large). A major waterway, typically larger than a 河 (river/stream).
20. 讲座 jiǎng zuò Lecture; seminar. A formal talk or presentation given to an audience on a particular subject.
21. 奖 jiǎng To award; prize; reward. Describes both the act of giving recognition and the recognition itself.
22. 奖金 jiǎng jīn Bonus; prize money. A monetary reward given for good performance or winning a competition.
23. 奖学金 jiǎng xué jīn Scholarship. A financial award given to students based on academic achievement, talent, or financial need.
24. 降 jiàng To descend; to fall; to drop. Indicates downward movement or reduction in level.
25. 降低 jiàng dī To lower; to reduce. Actively making something decrease in level, amount, or degree.
26. 降价 jiàng jià To reduce price; price cut. The act of lowering the selling price of goods or services.
27. 降落 jiàng luò To land; to descend. The act of coming down from the air and touching the ground.
28. 降温 jiàng wēn To cool down; temperature drop. A decrease in temperature or a reduction in intensity.
29. 交换 jiāo huàn To exchange; to swap. The act of mutually giving and receiving between two parties.
30. 交际 jiāo jì To socialize; social interaction. Interpersonal communication and social activities.
31. 教授 jiào shòu Professor. A senior academic teacher at a university or research institution.
32. 教训 jiào xùn Lesson (learned from mistakes); to teach someone a lesson. Refers to wisdom gained through failure or the act of scolding someone.
33. 阶段 jiē duàn Stage; phase; period. A distinct period or step within a larger process or development.
34. 街道 jiē dào Street; neighbourhood. A road in a town or city, also an administrative unit in urban China.
35. 节省 jié shěng To save; to economize. Using less of something, especially money, time, or resources.
36. 结 jié To tie; knot. Describes the action of fastening or the tied formation itself.
37. 结构 jié gòu Structure; composition. The way parts are arranged or organized to form a whole.
38. 结论 jié lùn Conclusion. A final judgment or decision reached after analysis or discussion.
39. 姐妹 jiě mèi Sisters. Refers to biological sisters or close female friends.
40. 解释 jiě shì To explain; to interpret. Making something clear by providing details, reasons, or context.
41. 尽快 jǐn kuài As soon as possible; as quickly as possible. An adverb urging speed or promptness in completing an action.
42. 紧密 jǐn mì Close; tight; closely connected. Describes a relationship, structure, or arrangement that is tightly bound or intimately linked.
43. 尽力 jìn lì To try one's best; to do all one can. Expresses making maximum effort toward a goal.
44. 进口 jìn kǒu To import; import (noun). Refers to bringing goods or products into a country from abroad.
45. 近代 jìn dài Modern times; the modern era. Refers to the historical period roughly from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.
46. 禁止 jìn zhǐ To prohibit; to forbid; to ban. A formal verb indicating that something is not allowed.
47. 经典 jīng diǎn Classic; classical; a masterpiece. Refers to something of enduring quality and recognized excellence.
48. 精力 jīng lì Energy; vigour; stamina. Refers to the mental and physical energy a person has for tasks and activities.
49. 竟然 jìng rán Unexpectedly; to one's surprise; actually. An adverb expressing that something happened contrary to expectations.
50. 镜头 jìng tóu Camera lens; shot (in film/photography). Refers to the optical lens of a camera or a scene captured on film.
51. 镜子 jìng zi Mirror. A reflective surface used for seeing one's own image.
52. 究竟 jiū jìng After all; exactly; actually. An adverb used to press for a definitive answer or to express the desire to get to the bottom of something.
53. 酒吧 jiǔ bā Bar; pub. A place where alcoholic drinks are served, often with music or entertainment.
54. 居民 jū mín Resident; inhabitant. A person who lives in a particular place.
55. 居住 jū zhù To reside; to live (in a place). A formal verb for dwelling or inhabiting a location.