HSK 5 — X to Y

Introduction

From X through early Y, this chapter covers vocabulary about rural life and nature, performance arts, education and learning, and leisure activities.

X-initial words are distinctly Chinese — this pinyin sound doesn't exist in English, so pay extra attention to pronunciation.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 吓 xià To scare; to frighten. Used when something or someone causes fear or shock in another person.
2. 先前 xiān qián Previously; earlier; before. Refers to a time before the present moment or before a particular event.
3. 鲜艳 xiān yàn Bright-colored; vivid; brilliant. Describes colors that are saturated, eye-catching, and full of life.
4. 闲 xián Idle; free; unoccupied. Describes a state of having leisure time or not being busy.
5. 显 xiǎn To show; to display; to appear; to be evident. Indicates something becoming visible or apparent.
6. 现有 xiàn yǒu Existing; currently available; present. Refers to what is already in place or available at the moment.
7. 现状 xiàn zhuàng Current situation; present state; status quo. Describes the way things are at the present moment.
8. 线索 xiàn suǒ Clue; lead; thread. A piece of evidence or information that helps solve a problem or mystery.
9. 献 xiàn To offer; to present; to dedicate; to contribute. Indicates giving something valuable with respect or devotion.
10. 乡 xiāng Countryside; rural area; hometown; township. Refers to rural regions as opposed to urban areas.
11. 乡村 xiāng cūn Village; countryside; rural area. Refers to areas outside cities with agricultural communities.
12. 相等 xiāng děng Equal; equivalent; to be the same in value or amount. Indicates two things having the same measure or quantity.
13. 相应 xiāng yìng Corresponding; relevant; appropriate; to correspond. Indicates a matching relationship between things.
14. 香肠 xiāng cháng Sausage. A food made of ground meat stuffed into a casing, often seasoned and preserved.
15. 详细 xiáng xì Detailed; in detail; thorough. Describes information or descriptions that are comprehensive and specific.
16. 享受 xiǎng shòu To enjoy; to experience pleasure; enjoyment. Indicates taking pleasure in something or benefiting from something.
17. 向导 xiàng dǎo Guide; tour guide. A person who leads or directs others, especially in unfamiliar places.
18. 向前 xiàng qián Forward; onward; ahead. Indicates movement or direction toward the front.
19. 向上 xiàng shàng Upward; to rise; to progress. Indicates movement or direction going up.
20. 相声 xiàng sheng Crosstalk; a traditional Chinese comedic performance art featuring witty dialogue between performers.
21. 象征 xiàng zhēng To symbolize; symbol. Something that represents or stands for an abstract concept or idea.
22. 消除 xiāo chú To eliminate; to remove; to dispel. Indicates getting rid of something unwanted or harmful.
23. 消毒 xiāo dú To disinfect; to sterilize; disinfection. The process of killing harmful microorganisms.
24. 消防 xiāo fáng Fire fighting; fire prevention; fire protection. Activities and systems related to preventing and extinguishing fires.
25. 消费者 xiāo fèi zhě Consumer. A person who purchases goods or services for personal use.
26. 消极 xiāo jí Negative; passive; pessimistic. Describes an attitude or approach lacking enthusiasm or initiative.
27. 小偷儿 xiǎo tōu r Thief; pickpocket. A person who steals, especially petty theft or pickpocketing.
28. 歇 xiē To rest; to take a break; to stop. Indicates pausing from activity to recuperate.
29. 协议 xié yì Agreement; protocol; accord. A formal arrangement or understanding between parties.
30. 协议书 xié yì shū Written agreement; formal contract document. A document containing the terms of an agreement.
31. 斜 xié Slanted; tilted; diagonal; oblique. Not straight or perpendicular.
32. 心态 xīn tài Mindset; mentality; state of mind. The way a person thinks and their psychological outlook.
33. 心疼 xīn téng To feel sorry for; to love dearly; to feel heartache. A feeling of tenderness mixed with distress for someone.
34. 辛苦 xīn kǔ Hard; toilsome; laborious; to work hard. Describes strenuous effort or the state of being tired from work.
35. 欣赏 xīn shǎng To appreciate; to enjoy; to admire. Taking pleasure in observing or experiencing something of beauty or value.
36. 信念 xìn niàn Belief; faith; conviction. A firmly held principle or idea that guides one's actions.
37. 信箱 xìn xiāng Mailbox; letterbox. A container for receiving or sending mail.
38. 行驶 xíng shǐ To travel; to drive; to sail. The movement of vehicles or vessels along a route.
39. 形态 xíng tài Form; shape; morphology; state. The physical appearance or structure of something.
40. 性能 xìng néng Performance; capability; function. The ability of a machine or system to perform its intended tasks.
41. 雄伟 xióng wěi Grand; majestic; magnificent. Describes something impressively large or powerful in appearance.
42. 熊 xióng Bear. A large omnivorous mammal known for its strength.
43. 休闲 xiū xián To relax; leisure; casual. Taking time off to enjoy oneself or unwind.
44. 修复 xiū fù To repair; to restore; to fix. Bringing something back to its original or proper condition.
45. 修建 xiū jiàn To build; to construct. Creating structures like buildings, roads, or infrastructure.
46. 修养 xiū yǎng Cultivation; accomplishment; self-discipline. One's refined character developed through education and practice.
47. 虚心 xū xīn Humble; open-minded; modest. Willing to learn from others without arrogance.
48. 许可 xǔ kě To permit; to allow; permission. Granting official approval or consent.
49. 选修 xuǎn xiū To take as an elective; elective course. A course that students choose rather than being required to take.
50. 学科 xué kē Subject; discipline; field of study. A branch of knowledge taught in schools or studied academically.
51. 学位 xué wèi Academic degree. A qualification awarded by a university upon completion of a course of study.
52. 学者 xué zhě Scholar; academic; researcher. A person who studies or has expert knowledge in a particular subject.
53. 寻求 xún qiú To seek; to look for; to pursue. Actively searching for something abstract like help, answers, or opportunities.
54. 询问 xún wèn To inquire; to ask about. Making a formal or polite inquiry to obtain information.
55. 押金 yā jīn Deposit; security deposit. Money paid as a guarantee that will be returned upon fulfillment of conditions.