HSK 5 — Zh to Z

Introduction

The final general chapter covers late Zh through Z, including finance and assets, transformation, personal qualities, and leadership.

These words round out HSK 5 with vocabulary for discussing business, character traits, and organizational concepts.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (25)

1. 专利 zhuān lì Patent. An official right granted to an inventor that prevents others from making, using, or selling an invention without permission.
2. 转化 zhuǎn huà To transform; to convert. The process of changing from one form, state, or substance into another.
3. 转换 zhuǎn huàn To convert; to switch; to transform. Changing from one form, system, or mode to another.
4. 转让 zhuǎn ràng To transfer; to assign. Transferring ownership, rights, or property to another person, usually in a legal or business context.
5. 转向 zhuǎn xiàng To turn towards; to change direction; to shift focus. Changing one's direction of movement or area of attention.
6. 装饰 zhuāng shì To decorate; decoration. Adding ornamental elements to make something more attractive or festive.
7. 撞 zhuàng To bump into; to collide; to crash. The action of hitting or running into something, either accidentally or forcefully.
8. 资本 zī běn Capital. Financial assets, funds, or resources used to generate wealth or start a business; also metaphorically refers to any valuable as...
9. 资产 zī chǎn Assets; property. Items of value owned by a person or organization, including physical property, investments, and other holdings.
10. 资助 zī zhù To sponsor; to fund; to provide financial assistance. Giving money or resources to support a person, project, or cause.
11. 子弹 zǐ dàn Bullet. A projectile fired from a gun, consisting of a metal casing containing explosive and a projectile tip.
12. 仔细 zǐ xì Careful; attentive; thorough. Paying close attention to details and doing something with great care.
13. 紫 zǐ Purple; violet. The color between red and blue on the spectrum.
14. 自豪 zì háo Proud; to take pride in. A feeling of satisfaction and pleasure in one's own or another's achievements.
15. 自杀 zì shā Suicide; to commit suicide. The act of intentionally ending one's own life.
16. 自愿 zì yuàn Voluntary; to do something willingly. Acting of one's own free will without being forced or coerced.
17. 总裁 zǒng cái President; CEO; chief executive. The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization.
18. 总数 zǒng shù Total; total number; sum. The complete quantity when all individual amounts are added together.
19. 总算 zǒng suàn Finally; at last; at long last. Expressing relief that something has happened after a long wait or much effort.
20. 总体 zǒng tǐ Overall; general; as a whole. Referring to something considered in its entirety rather than its individual parts.
21. 阻碍 zǔ ài To hinder; to obstruct; obstacle. Something that prevents or slows progress, or the act of blocking something.
22. 组织 zǔ zhī To organize; organization. As a verb, to arrange or coordinate. As a noun, a group of people with a common purpose.
23. 醉 zuì Drunk; intoxicated. The state of being affected by alcohol to the point of impaired judgment or coordination.
24. 尊重 zūn zhòng To respect; respect. Showing admiration for someone's qualities, abilities, or achievements; treating someone with proper regard.
25. 遵守 zūn shǒu To comply with; to observe; to abide by. Following rules, laws, or agreements faithfully.