HSK 5 — Zh

Introduction

This chapter covers Zh-initial words, which are abundant in formal and official Chinese. It includes government and administration terms, employment vocabulary, traditional medicine, and documentation language.

Many of these words are essential for reading official documents and news.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 振动 zhèn dòng To vibrate; to oscillate. The physical movement of something back and forth rapidly.
2. 震惊 zhèn jīng To shock; to astonish; shocked; astonished. A strong emotional reaction to surprising or disturbing news.
3. 争议 zhēng yì To dispute; controversy; debate. A disagreement or argument about something, especially a public issue.
4. 正版 zhèng bǎn Genuine edition; authorized version; licensed copy. The legitimate, officially licensed version of a product.
5. 正规 zhèng guī Regular; standard; formal; proper. Following established rules or standards.
6. 正如 zhèng rú Just as; as; exactly like. Used to introduce a comparison or reference to something previously said.
7. 证实 zhèng shí To confirm; to verify; to prove. To establish something as true through evidence or testing.
8. 证书 zhèng shū Certificate; diploma; credentials. An official document proving qualifications or achievements.
9. 挣 zhèng To earn; to make (money). To gain income through work or effort.
10. 挣钱 zhèng qián To earn money; to make money. The act of gaining income through work.
11. 之内 zhī nèi Within; inside; in the scope of. Used to indicate something is contained within certain limits.
12. 之外 zhī wài Outside of; beyond; apart from. Used to indicate something is excluded or beyond certain limits.
13. 之下 zhī xià Under; below; beneath. Used to indicate something is under certain conditions or authority.
14. 之中 zhī zhōng Among; in the middle of; within. Used to indicate something is included in a group or process.
15. 支出 zhī chū Expenditure; expenses; to spend. Money paid out for various purposes.
16. 支配 zhī pèi To control; to dominate; to allocate. To have power over something or direct its use.
17. 执行 zhí xíng To execute; to carry out; to implement. To put a plan, order, or decision into action.
18. 值班 zhí bān To be on duty; to work a shift. Being assigned to work during a specific time period.
19. 职能 zhí néng Function; duties; role. The specific responsibilities or capabilities of an organization or position.
20. 职位 zhí wèi Position; post; job title. A specific role or rank within an organization.
21. 职务 zhí wù Duty; post; official position. The responsibilities and title of a role, especially in official contexts.
22. 只不过 zhǐ bù guò Merely; only; just. Used to downplay significance or indicate something is less serious than perceived.
23. 只见 zhǐ jiàn One sees only; all one could see was. A literary expression introducing what is visible.
24. 指标 zhǐ biāo Index; indicator; target; quota. A measurable standard or goal used to evaluate performance.
25. 指甲 zhǐ jia Fingernail; nail. The hard covering at the tip of fingers and toes.
26. 指责 zhǐ zé To criticize; to blame; to censure. To express strong disapproval of someone's actions.
27. 至 zhì To; until; up to; to reach. Indicates an endpoint in time or space.
28. 制成 zhì chéng To make into; to manufacture into. To process raw materials into a finished product.
29. 制约 zhì yuē To restrict; to constrain; to limit. To impose limitations that affect development or action.
30. 治安 zhì ān Public order; public security. The state of law and order in a society.
31. 治理 zhì lǐ To govern; to manage; to control. To take measures to address problems and improve conditions.
32. 中断 zhōng duàn To interrupt; to suspend; to break off. To stop something before it is completed.
33. 中秋节 Zhōng qiū Jié Mid-Autumn Festival. A major Chinese festival celebrating the harvest moon on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
34. 中央 zhōng yāng Center; central; the Central (government). The middle part or the highest authority.
35. 中药 zhōng yào Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM); Chinese herbal medicine. Medicine based on traditional Chinese medical theory.
36. 终点 zhōng diǎn End point; destination; finish line. The final point of a journey, race, or process.
37. 终身 zhōng shēn Lifelong; lifetime; for life. Throughout one's entire life.
38. 终止 zhōng zhǐ To terminate; to end; to stop. To bring something to a complete end.
39. 中毒 zhòng dú To be poisoned; poisoning. The state of having harmful substances in one's body.
40. 众多 zhòng duō Numerous; many; a great number of. A large quantity of people or things.
41. 周期 zhōu qī Cycle; period. Refers to a recurring interval of time or a complete round of events that repeats in a regular pattern.
42. 竹子 zhú zi Bamboo. A tall, fast-growing grass with hollow woody stems, widely used in Chinese culture for construction, crafts, food, and as a cultu...
43. 主办 zhǔ bàn To host; to sponsor; to organize. Refers to being the primary organizer or sponsor of an event, conference, or activity.
44. 主导 zhǔ dǎo To lead; to dominate; to play a leading role. As a noun, refers to the leading or dominant position.
45. 主观 zhǔ guān Subjective. Relating to personal opinions, feelings, or perspectives rather than objective facts.
46. 主管 zhǔ guǎn To be in charge of; to supervise. As a noun, refers to a supervisor, manager, or person in charge.
47. 主体 zhǔ tǐ Main body; subject; principal part. Refers to the core or essential part of something, or the main agent in a situation.
48. 助理 zhù lǐ Assistant. A person who helps or supports someone in a professional capacity, typically in an office or administrative setting.
49. 助手 zhù shǒu Assistant; helper. A person who provides help or support, often in a more hands-on or practical capacity.
50. 注册 zhù cè To register; to sign up; registration. The act of formally recording information to create an account, enroll, or establish official status.
51. 注射 zhù shè To inject; injection. The medical procedure of introducing a substance into the body using a syringe and needle.
52. 注视 zhù shì To gaze at; to watch intently; to stare. Looking at someone or something with focused, sustained attention.
53. 注重 zhù zhòng To emphasize; to pay attention to; to value. Giving special importance or focus to something.
54. 祝贺 zhù hè To congratulate; congratulations. Expressing good wishes to someone for an achievement, success, or happy occasion.
55. 专辑 zhuān jí Album. A collection of songs, photographs, or other works released together as a single unit, especially a music album.