HSK 5 — L to N

Introduction

From L through N, this chapter covers words about relationships and connections, commerce and trade, cognitive processes, and geography.

These terms help you express complex ideas about how things and people relate to each other.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 连接 lián jiē To connect; to link. Joining two or more things together physically or conceptually.
2. 联络 lián luò To contact; to liaise. Maintaining communication or getting in touch with someone.
3. 联想 lián xiǎng To associate; to think of by association. Making mental connections between ideas or things.
4. 脸盆 liǎn pén Washbasin; face basin. A bowl-shaped container used for washing one's face.
5. 脸色 liǎn sè Complexion; facial expression. The color or appearance of one's face, often indicating health or mood.
6. 恋爱 liàn ài To be in love; romantic love. The state or act of being romantically involved.
7. 两岸 liǎng àn Both sides of a river or strait; cross-strait. Often refers to relations between mainland China and Taiwan.
8. 邻居 lín jū Neighbor; someone who lives nearby. People residing in adjacent homes or the same neighborhood.
9. 铃 líng Bell; any device that makes a ringing sound. Includes doorbells, bicycle bells, and small bells.
10. 铃声 líng shēng Ringtone; the sound of a bell ringing. Most commonly refers to phone ringtones.
11. 领带 lǐng dài Necktie; tie. A strip of fabric worn around the neck as formal attire.
12. 令 lìng To cause; to make; to order. A formal verb indicating causation or commanding.
13. 流动 liú dòng To flow; to circulate; mobile. Movement of liquids, people, capital, or other things.
14. 流通 liú tōng To circulate; circulation. The movement of goods, money, or information through a system.
15. 漏 lòu To leak; to miss; to omit. Describes liquid escaping or something being overlooked.
16. 漏洞 lòu dòng Loophole; flaw; vulnerability. A gap or weakness in a system, argument, or security.
17. 逻辑 luó ji Logic; logical reasoning. The systematic principles of valid inference and correct reasoning.
18. 落实 luò shí To implement; to put into practice; to carry out. Making plans or policies a reality.
19. 码头 mǎ tóu Dock; wharf; pier. A platform where ships load and unload cargo or passengers.
20. 骂 mà To scold; to curse; to criticize harshly. Expressing anger through harsh words.
21. 买卖 mǎi mai Business; trade; buying and selling. Commercial transactions or a business enterprise.
22. 漫长 màn cháng Long and tedious; lengthy; prolonged. Describes time periods that feel endlessly long.
23. 漫画 màn huà Comics; manga; cartoon drawings. Sequential art or illustrated stories.
24. 毛笔 máo bǐ Writing brush; calligraphy brush. A traditional Chinese brush made with animal hair.
25. 冒 mào To emit; to risk; to brave. Something emerging or someone taking a risk despite danger.
26. 贸易 mào yì Trade; commerce. The exchange of goods and services, especially international trade.
27. 煤 méi Coal. A black combustible rock used as fuel.
28. 煤气 méi qì Coal gas; gas (for cooking or heating). Combustible gas used as household fuel.
29. 门诊 mén zhěn Outpatient service; clinic visit. Medical consultations where patients are not hospitalized.
30. 迷人 mí rén Charming; enchanting; captivating. Something or someone that attracts and fascinates.
31. 迷信 mí xìn Superstition; to be superstitious. Believing in supernatural or irrational things without evidence.
32. 面貌 miàn mào Face; appearance; look. The outward appearance or state of something or someone.
33. 面子 miàn zi Face; dignity; reputation. Social prestige and the desire to maintain respect.
34. 秒 miǎo Second (unit of time). One-sixtieth of a minute.
35. 敏感 mǐn gǎn Sensitive; delicate. Quick to detect or respond to slight changes or influences.
36. 明亮 míng liàng Bright; well-lit. Filled with light or shining with clarity.
37. 明明 míng míng Obviously; clearly. Emphasizes that something is evident or undeniable.
38. 模范 mó fàn Model; exemplary; role model. Someone or something worthy of imitation.
39. 模仿 mó fǎng To imitate; to copy; to emulate. Reproducing someone's actions, style, or manner.
40. 模糊 mó hu Blurry; vague; indistinct. Lacking clarity or definition.
41. 模式 mó shì Mode; pattern; model. A standard form, method, or way of doing things.
42. 摩擦 mó cā Friction; to rub. Physical rubbing or interpersonal conflict.
43. 摩托 mó tuō Motorcycle; motor. Short for 摩托车.
44. 模样 mú yàng Appearance; look; manner. The way someone or something looks.
45. 目光 mù guāng Gaze; sight; vision. The light in one's eyes or one's perspective.
46. 耐心 nài xīn Patient; patience. The quality of being able to wait calmly or endure difficulties.
47. 男性 nán xìng Male; man. The male gender or male individuals.
48. 南北 nán běi North and south; from south to north. Geographic directions or cultural/regional differences.
49. 南极 nán jí The South Pole; Antarctica. The southernmost point of the Earth.
50. 难得 nán dé Rare; hard to come by; rarely. Something that doesn't happen often and is therefore precious.
51. 难以 nán yǐ Hard to; difficult to. Used before verbs to indicate something is difficult to do.
52. 脑子 nǎo zi Brain; mind. The organ in the head or one's thinking ability.
53. 内在 nèi zài Internal; intrinsic; inner. Qualities or aspects that exist within.
54. 能量 néng liàng Energy; power. Physical energy or personal vitality and positivity.
55. 年度 nián dù Annual; yearly; of the year. A period of one year or something pertaining to a specific year.