S HSK 6 Vocabulary

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Pinyin S

时期 shí qī Period; era; phase. A span of time characterized by particular events, conditions, or developments.
死亡 sǐ wáng Death; to die. The end of life; the state of being dead.
首次 shǒu cì For the first time; first-ever. Emphasizes that something is happening or being done for the very first time.
审查 shěn chá To review; to examine; to censor. The formal process of inspecting or evaluating something for approval.
升级 shēng jí To upgrade; to level up; to escalate. Moving to a higher level, version, or intensity.
实践 shí jiàn Practice; to put into practice; praxis. The application of theory through action and experience.
涉及 shè jí To involve; to concern; to touch upon. When something relates to or affects a particular subject, person, or area.
上帝 Shàng dì God; the Supreme Being. The deity in monotheistic religions, particularly Christianity.
适当 shì dàng Appropriate; suitable; proper; moderate. Fitting for a particular situation or purpose.
上市 shàng shì To go public; to be listed on the stock market; to hit the market. For companies to offer shares publicly, or for products to become avai...
市民 shì mín City resident; urban citizen; townspeople. A person who lives in a city or municipality.
虽 suī Although; though; even though. A conjunction introducing a concessive clause.
素质 sù zhì Quality; caliber; character. The overall qualities, abilities, and moral standards of a person.
算是 suàn shì Can be considered as; counts as; more or less. Indicates something qualifies as a certain category, though perhaps not perfectly.
赛 sài To compete; to race; competition. The act of contesting against others in a match or race.
税 shuì Tax. A mandatory financial charge imposed by the government on individuals or businesses.
设计师 shè jì shī Designer. A professional who creates plans, drawings, or specifications for products, graphics, fashion, or architecture.
塞 sāi To stuff; to plug; to squeeze into. The action of inserting something tightly into a space.
丧失 sàng shī To lose; to forfeit; to be deprived of. A formal term for losing something important or abstract.
首相 shǒu xiàng Prime minister. The head of government in a parliamentary system.
收藏 shōu cáng To collect; to bookmark; collection. Gathering and preserving items of value or interest.
寺 sì Temple; monastery. A Buddhist temple or religious building.
爽 shuǎng Refreshing; exhilarating; awesome; straightforward. Describes a pleasant, satisfying feeling or a frank personality.
识 shí To know; to recognize; to be acquainted with. A literary verb for recognition or knowledge.
首席 shǒu xí Chief; principal; head; first seat. The highest-ranking position in a category or group.
伤亡 shāng wáng Casualties; killed and wounded. People who are injured or killed in an accident, disaster, or conflict.
伤口 shāng kǒu Wound; cut; injury site. An opening in the skin or body tissue caused by injury.
水泥 shuǐ ní Cement. A binding material used in construction that hardens when mixed with water.
深化 shēn huà To deepen; to intensify; to strengthen. Making something more profound, thorough, or extensive.
算了 suàn le Forget it; never mind; let it go. Used to dismiss something or indicate giving up on a matter.
顺 shùn Along; following; smooth; in order. As a verb: to follow, to obey, or to do something conveniently.
试点 shì diǎn Pilot project; to pilot; trial run. Testing a policy or program in a limited area before wider implementation.
四处 sì chù Everywhere; in all directions; all around. Indicates looking or moving in multiple directions or locations.
上演 shàng yǎn To perform; to stage; to be shown. The presentation of a theatrical, musical, or film production to an audience.
上台 shàng tái To go on stage; to take office; to come to power. Physically stepping onto a platform or metaphorically assuming a position of authority.
深深 shēn shēn Deeply; profoundly. An adverb intensifying the depth of feelings, impressions, or actions.
师父 shī fu Master; teacher; mentor. A respectful term for someone who teaches skills, crafts, or martial arts.
时时 shí shí Often; constantly; at all times. An adverb indicating frequent or continuous occurrence.
收取 shōu qǔ To charge; to collect (payment); to levy. Formally receiving money or fees for services.
事后 shì hòu After the event; afterwards; in hindsight. Referring to the time following an incident or action.
舌头 shé tou Tongue. The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.
圣诞节 Shèng dàn Jié Christmas. The annual Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th.
首脑 shǒu nǎo Head of state; top leader; chief executive. Refers to the highest-ranking leader of a country or organization.
说实话 shuō shí huà To be honest; frankly speaking; to tell the truth. A phrase used to preface a candid statement.
师生 shī shēng Teachers and students. The collective term for the educational community of instructors and learners.
盛行 shèng xíng To prevail; to be prevalent; to be in vogue. When something is widespread or popular in a particular time or place.
收养 shōu yǎng To adopt (a child); adoption. Legally taking a child into one's family and raising them as one's own.
时装 shí zhuāng Fashion; fashionable clothing; haute couture. Clothing that follows current trends and styles.
山谷 shān gǔ Valley; dale. A low area of land between hills or mountains.
商城 shāng chéng Shopping mall; commercial center; online marketplace. A large retail complex or e-commerce platform.
山峰 shān fēng Mountain peak; summit. The highest point of a mountain.
赛场 sài chǎng Competition venue; playing field; arena. The location where sports matches or competitions take place.
说明书 shuō míng shū Instruction manual; user guide; directions. A document explaining how to use, assemble, or operate a product.
司长 sī zhǎng Director-general; department head. A senior official who heads a department (司) within a Chinese government ministry.
山坡 shān pō Hillside; slope of a mountain. The inclined surface of a hill or mountain.
书房 shū fáng Study; home office; reading room. A room in a house dedicated to reading, writing, and intellectual work.
上当 shàng dàng To be fooled; to be cheated; to fall for a trick. Being deceived into doing or believing something.
识字 shí zì To be literate; to know characters; literacy. The ability to read and write Chinese characters.
升值 shēng zhí To appreciate in value; to increase in worth. When something becomes more valuable over time.
时节 shí jié Season; time of year; period. A specific time within the annual cycle, often associated with agriculture or festivals.
生活费 shēng huó fèi Living expenses; cost of living; allowance. Money spent on or needed for daily life necessities.
送礼 sòng lǐ To give gifts; gift-giving. The act of presenting gifts to others, often on special occasions or to show appreciation.
手续费 shǒu xù fèi Handling fee; service charge; processing fee. A fee charged for administrative or transactional services.
时而 shí ér Sometimes; from time to time; now and then. An adverb indicating intermittent or occasional occurrence.
三明治 sān míng zhì Sandwich. A food item consisting of ingredients between slices of bread.
伤员 shāng yuán Wounded person; casualty; injured person. Someone who has been hurt in an accident, conflict, or disaster.
食欲 shí yù Appetite; desire for food. The physiological or psychological urge to eat.
少儿 shào ér Children; juveniles; young people. A formal term for people roughly aged 3-14.
升学 shēng xué To advance to higher education; to go on to the next level of schooling. Progressing from one educational stage to the next.
省钱 shěng qián To save money; to economize; to be frugal. Reducing expenses or spending less.
双打 shuāng dǎ Doubles (in sports). A match format where two players compete as a team against another pair.
薯条 shǔ tiáo French fries. Stick-shaped pieces of potato that are deep-fried.
岁数 suì shu Age; years of age. A colloquial term for how old someone is.
勺 sháo Spoon; ladle; scoop. A utensil with a shallow bowl for eating or serving.
送行 sòng xíng To see someone off; to bid farewell. Accompanying someone who is departing on a journey.
薯片 shǔ piàn Potato chips; crisps. Thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy.