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