HSK 4 - General 9

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 两边 to 内部, 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. 两边 liǎng biān Both sides; either side. Refers to the two sides of something, whether physical locations or parties in a discussion.
2. 疗养 liáo yǎng To convalesce; to recuperate. To rest and receive treatment in order to recover one's health.
3. 了不起 liǎo bu qǐ Amazing; remarkable; extraordinary. Used to praise someone or something as impressive or outstanding.
4. 了解 liǎo jiě To understand; to find out about; to be familiar with. To gain knowledge or information about something or someone.
5. 列车 liè chē Train; railway train. A formal term for a train, used especially in official announcements and schedules.
6. 列入 liè rù To include in; to list as; to be placed on. To officially include something into a list, category, or plan.
7. 列为 liè wéi To classify as; to designate as; to rank as. To formally categorize or designate something with a particular status or classification.
8. 零食 líng shí Snacks; between-meal food. Small food items eaten outside of regular mealtimes.
9. 流传 liú chuán To spread; to circulate; to be passed down. For stories, customs, or ideas to be transmitted from person to person or generation to gener...
10. 楼梯 lóu tī Stairs; staircase. A set of steps for going between floors of a building.
11. 陆地 lù dì Land; dry land. The solid part of the earth's surface, as opposed to water.
12. 陆续 lù xù One after another; successively; in succession. Indicating that things happen in a continuous but not simultaneous manner.
13. 录取 lù qǔ To admit; to enroll; to accept. To officially accept someone into a school, program, or organization after selection.
14. 律师 lǜ shī Lawyer; attorney. A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.
15. 轮船 lún chuán Ship; steamer; steamship. A large vessel powered by an engine, used for transporting passengers or cargo by water.
16. 轮椅 lún yǐ Wheelchair. A chair fitted with wheels, used by people who cannot walk or have difficulty walking.
17. 轮子 lún zi Wheel. A circular component that rotates on an axle, used in vehicles and machinery.
18. 论文 lùn wén Thesis; dissertation; academic paper. A formal written work presenting research, analysis, or arguments on a specific topic.
19. 落 luò To fall; to drop; to decline; to leave behind. A versatile verb describing downward movement or being left in a place.
20. 毛巾 máo jīn Towel. A piece of absorbent fabric used for drying or wiping.
21. 毛衣 máo yī Sweater; knitted wool garment. A warm upper-body garment made of wool or similar yarn.
22. 帽子 mào zi Hat; cap. A head covering worn for warmth, fashion, or protection.
23. 没错 méi cuò That's right; correct; no mistake. An expression used to confirm something is correct or to express agreement.
24. 没法儿 méi fǎr To have no way to; can't help it; there's nothing one can do. Expresses the inability to do something or helplessness.
25. 没想到 méi xiǎng dào Didn't expect; unexpectedly; to one's surprise. Expresses that something happened contrary to what one anticipated.
26. 美金 měi jīn US dollar; American dollar. The currency of the United States of America.
27. 美女 měi nǚ Beautiful woman; beauty. A term for an attractive woman, also commonly used as a casual form of address.
28. 梦见 mèng jiàn To dream of; to see in a dream. To experience something in a dream while sleeping.
29. 梦想 mèng xiǎng Dream; aspiration; ideal. A cherished hope or ambition for the future; also to dream of achieving something.
30. 秘密 mì mì Secret; confidential. Something that is kept hidden from others; or the adjective describing something as secret.
31. 秘书 mì shū Secretary; assistant. A person employed to assist with organizational and administrative tasks in an office.
32. 密 mì Dense; close together; tight; secret. Describes things that are closely packed, tightly woven, or confidential.
33. 密码 mì mǎ Password; code; PIN. A secret sequence of characters used to verify identity or unlock access.
34. 密切 mì qiè Close; intimate; closely linked. Describes a tight, important relationship or connection; also to pay close attention to.
35. 免费 miǎn fèi Free of charge; complimentary; no cost. Something provided without requiring payment.
36. 面临 miàn lín To face; to be confronted with. To be in a situation where one must deal with a challenge, problem, or important decision.
37. 面试 miàn shì To interview; job interview. A formal meeting in which a candidate is evaluated for a position.
38. 描述 miáo shù To describe; description. To give an account of something in words, conveying its characteristics or events.
39. 描写 miáo xiě To describe; to depict; to portray. To represent someone or something in words, especially in a literary or artistic way.
40. 名牌儿 míng páir Famous brand; name brand; designer label. A well-known brand, especially of luxury or high-quality goods.
41. 名片 míng piàn Business card; calling card. A small card bearing a person's name, job title, and contact information.
42. 名人 míng rén Famous person; celebrity. Someone who is widely known and recognised by the public.
43. 摸 mō To touch; to feel; to stroke. The act of using one's hand to lightly make contact with something.
44. 模特儿 mó tè r Model; a person who poses for photographs, art, or displays clothing on a runway.
45. 模型 mó xíng Model; mould; a miniature representation or prototype of something.
46. 末 mò End; tip; final part. Refers to the very end or extremity of something in time or space.
47. 默默 mò mò Silently; quietly; without saying a word. Doing something in a quiet, unobtrusive manner.
48. 哪怕 nǎ pà Even if; even though; no matter how. A conjunction used to introduce a hypothetical extreme scenario to emphasise determination.
49. 男女 nán nǚ Men and women; male and female. A collective term for both genders.
50. 男士 nán shì Gentleman; man. A polite, formal way to refer to an adult male.
51. 难免 nán miǎn Hard to avoid; inevitable; unavoidable. Expressing that something is naturally expected given the circumstances.
52. 脑袋 nǎo dai Head; brain. An informal, colloquial term for the human head.
53. 闹 nào Noisy; to make a fuss; to cause a disturbance. Can describe noise, commotion, or creating trouble.
54. 闹钟 nào zhōng Alarm clock. A clock that can be set to ring or sound at a specific time to wake someone up.
55. 内部 nèi bù Interior; internal; inside. The inner part or aspects of an organisation, building, or system.