HSK 5 — Q to Sh

Introduction

From Q through Sh, this chapter introduces vocabulary about physical force and conflict, weather and nature, software and technology, and literary forms.

These words expand your ability to discuss abstract concepts, natural phenomena, and creative works.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 杀 shā To kill; to slaughter; to murder; to eliminate.
2. 群众 qún zhòng The masses; the public; ordinary people. Common people as distinguished from leadership.
3. 如此 rú cǐ So; such; like this; to this extent.
4. 人物 rén wù Character; figure; personage. A person in a story, history, or of importance.
5. 区域 qū yù Area; region; zone. A defined geographical or conceptual space.
6. 人士 rén shì Person; personage; figure. A person of a particular type or from a particular field.
7. 软件 ruǎn jiàn Software; computer program or application.
8. 缺乏 quē fá To lack; to be deficient in; shortage of. Not having enough of something needed.
9. 枪 qiāng Gun; firearm; rifle. A weapon that fires bullets or projectiles.
10. 全世界 quán shì jiè The whole world; worldwide; global. Referring to all parts of the world.
11. 抢 qiǎng To grab; to snatch; to rob; to scramble for. Taking something forcefully or competing urgently.
12. 如下 rú xià As follows; as shown below.
13. 群体 qún tǐ Group; community; collective. A number of people or things considered as a unit.
14. 情形 qíng xing Situation; circumstances; state of affairs. The condition or circumstances of something.
15. 全都 quán dōu All; entirely; every single one. Emphasizing totality without exception.
16. 认定 rèn dìng To firmly believe; to be convinced of; to officially determine or establish.
17. 强迫 qiǎng pò To force; to compel; to coerce. Making someone do something against their will.
18. 清理 qīng lǐ To clean up; to clear out; to sort out. Removing unwanted items or organizing.
19. 前提 qián tí Premise; prerequisite; precondition. A condition that must exist before something else can happen.
20. 如同 rú tóng As if; just like; similar to.
21. 认 rèn To recognize; to identify; to admit or acknowledge. A fundamental verb for perception and acknowledgment.
22. 瞧 qiáo To look; to see; to glance. A colloquial word for looking at something.
23. 情节 qíng jié Plot; storyline; circumstances. The sequence of events in a story, or details of a situation.
24. 青 qīng Green; blue; young; unripe. A color term covering the blue-green spectrum, also meaning youth.
25. 确立 què lì To establish; to determine; to set up. Firmly establishing something as official or permanent.
26. 人力 rén lì Manpower; human resources; human labor. The work force or effort provided by people.
27. 人间 rén jiān The human world; earth; mortal realm. The world where humans live, often contrasted with heaven or the afterlife.
28. 软 ruǎn Soft; flexible; gentle; weak.
29. 强度 qiáng dù Intensity; strength; magnitude. The degree or level of force, energy, or effort.
30. 扔 rēng To throw; to toss; to throw away or discard.
31. 热门 rè mén Popular; hot; in demand. Something that is trending or attracting much attention.
32. 沙漠 shā mò Desert; sandy wasteland.
33. 欠 qiàn To owe; to lack; to be deficient in. Being in debt or falling short of something.
34. 忍不住 rěn bu zhù Can't help but; unable to restrain oneself. Doing something involuntarily due to strong emotion or urge.
35. 劝 quàn To persuade; to advise; to urge. Trying to convince someone to do or not do something.
36. 绕 rào To go around; to circle; to wind; to bypass. Moving in a curved path around something.
37. 清晨 qīng chén Early morning; dawn. The period just after sunrise when the day begins.
38. 忍受 rěn shòu To endure; to bear; to put up with. Tolerating something unpleasant or painful over time.
39. 忍 rěn To endure; to bear; to tolerate; to hold back. Restraining oneself from reacting.
40. 仍旧 réng jiù Still; as before; to remain the same as previously.
41. 抢救 qiǎng jiù To rescue; to save; emergency treatment. Urgent action to save life or prevent disaster.
42. 敲 qiāo To knock; to tap; to strike. Hitting something lightly to make a sound.
43. 琴 qín A stringed musical instrument; piano; qin. General term for string and keyboard instruments.
44. 墙壁 qiáng bì Wall; walls. The vertical structure forming the sides of a building or room.
45. 散文 sǎn wén Prose; essay; prose writing.
46. 悄悄 qiāo qiāo Quietly; secretly; stealthily. Doing something without being noticed or making noise.
47. 染 rǎn To dye; to stain; to contaminate. Adding color or being affected by something.
48. 热量 rè liàng Heat; calories; thermal energy. The energy measured as heat or nutritional energy.
49. 泉 quán Spring; fountain; source of water. Natural water emerging from the ground.
50. 入门 rù mén To enter; introductory; beginner level; to get started in a field.
51. 勤奋 qín fèn Diligent; hardworking; industrious. Showing careful and persistent effort.
52. 敲门 qiāo mén To knock on the door. The act of striking a door to announce one's presence.
53. 洒 sǎ To sprinkle; to scatter; to spill.
54. 晴朗 qíng lǎng Sunny; clear; bright. Describing fine weather with clear skies.
55. 杀毒 shā dú To remove viruses; antivirus; virus scanning.