HSK 5 — J to L

Introduction

This chapter spans J through L, featuring words about competition and sports, legal matters, food and drink, and emotional character.

These words are essential for discussing rules, competitions, and expressing judgments about behavior.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 可 kě Indeed; really; but; can. An adverb adding emphasis or expressing contrast.
2. 控制 kòng zhì To control; to manage; to restrain. Exercising power or authority over something.
3. 拒绝 jù jué To refuse; to reject; to decline. To say no to a request, offer, or proposal.
4. 劳动 láo dòng To labor; work; physical or manual work. The act of working, especially physical labor.
5. 竞争 jìng zhēng To compete; competition. Refers to rivalry or the act of competing for advantage.
6. 客户 kè hù Client; customer. A person or organization that uses professional services or buys products.
7. 立场 lì chǎng Position; standpoint; stance. One's viewpoint or side on an issue.
8. 俱乐部 jù lè bù Club. An organization for people with shared interests or activities.
9. 厉害 lì hai Powerful; severe; impressive; awesome. Describes intensity, ability, or seriousness.
10. 警告 jǐng gào To warn; a warning. Used to caution someone about potential danger or consequences.
11. 利润 lì rùn Profit; earnings. The financial gain after deducting costs.
12. 可惜 kě xī Unfortunately; what a pity; it's a shame. Expressing regret about something.
13. 立 lì To stand; to establish; to set up; immediately. A fundamental verb for standing or creating.
14. 可怜 kě lián Pitiful; pathetic; to pity. Describing someone worthy of sympathy or the act of feeling sympathy.
15. 居然 jū rán Unexpectedly; to one's surprise; actually. Expresses surprise that something happened.
16. 局长 jú zhǎng Bureau director; chief of a bureau. A title for the head of a government bureau or department.
17. 库 kù Warehouse; storehouse; repository. A place for storing goods or data.
18. 军人 jūn rén Soldier; military personnel; servicemember. A person serving in the armed forces.
19. 竞赛 jìng sài To compete; competition or contest. Refers to organized competitive events.
20. 空中 kōng zhōng In the air; in the sky; mid-air. The space above the ground.
21. 口号 kǒu hào Slogan; motto; catchphrase. A short memorable phrase used for advertising or rallying.
22. 局面 jú miàn Situation; state of affairs; phase. The current condition or configuration of a situation.
23. 靠近 kào jìn To approach; to get close to; to be near. To move closer to something or someone.
24. 考核 kǎo hé To assess; to evaluate; examination. The process of testing and evaluating performance or qualifications.
25. 绝望 jué wàng Despair; hopelessness. To lose all hope or be in a state of utter hopelessness.
26. 渴望 kě wàng To long for; to yearn for; to crave. Intense desire for something.
27. 开幕 kāi mù To open; to begin; opening (of an event). The start of a show, ceremony, or event.
28. 看待 kàn dài To regard; to view; to treat. To consider or perceive someone or something in a particular manner.
29. 烂 làn Rotten; worn out; terrible; thoroughly. Describes decay or poor quality.
30. 浪漫 làng màn Romantic; romance. Describes an atmosphere, gesture, or personality full of love and idealism.
31. 看出 kàn chū To see through; to perceive; to notice. To detect or recognize something not immediately obvious.
32. 剧本 jù běn Script; screenplay; play script. The written text of a play, film, or TV show.
33. 课题 kè tí Research topic; subject; project. An academic or research question to be studied.
34. 例外 lì wài Exception; to be an exception. Something that doesn't follow the usual rule.
35. 客气 kè qi Polite; courteous; to be polite. Being formal or ceremonious in manner.
36. 狂 kuáng Crazy; wild; arrogant. Describes extreme or unrestrained behavior or attitude.
37. 困扰 kùn rǎo To trouble; to perplex; to bother. Describes something that causes ongoing worry or distress.
38. 颗 kē A measure word for small, round objects like seeds, gems, teeth, or hearts.
39. 举动 jǔ dòng Action; move; behavior. A specific action or movement, especially one that is noticeable or significant.
40. 亏 kuī To lose money; to owe; luckily; to treat unfairly. A versatile word with several related meanings.
41. 礼 lǐ Gift; ceremony; etiquette; ritual. A fundamental concept encompassing gifts, manners, and social propriety.
42. 客厅 kè tīng Living room. The main room in a house for entertaining guests and relaxing.
43. 救灾 jiù zāi Disaster relief; to provide disaster relief. The act of rescuing and aiding people affected by disasters.
44. 梨 lí Pear. The fruit or the pear tree.
45. 看成 kàn chéng To regard as; to consider as; to see as. To view something or someone in a particular way.
46. 开幕式 kāi mù shì Opening ceremony. The formal ceremony marking the beginning of an event.
47. 来信 lái xìn Incoming letter; to write a letter (to the speaker). A letter received from someone.
48. 宽度 kuān dù Width; breadth. The measurement of how wide something is.
49. 决不 jué bù Absolutely not; by no means; never. A strong emphatic negation.
50. 烤肉 kǎo ròu Barbecued meat; grilled meat; BBQ. Meat cooked over fire or on a grill.
51. 快活 kuài huo Happy; cheerful; carefree. A state of joyful ease and contentment.
52. 咳 ké To cough. The physical action of expelling air from the lungs with a sharp sound.
53. 朗读 lǎng dú To read aloud; to recite clearly. The act of reading text out loud with clear pronunciation.
54. 酒鬼 jiǔ guǐ Drunkard; alcoholic. A person who drinks excessively.
55. 烤鸭 kǎo yā Roast duck. A famous Chinese dish, especially associated with Beijing.