HSK 6 — 首次 to 通行

Introduction

From Sh through T, this chapter covers words for first occurrences, loss and mourning, communication, and travel and passage.

These words help express milestone events and daily activities with greater sophistication.

Themes

All HSK 6 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 死亡 sǐ wáng Death; to die. The end of life; the state of being dead.
2. 特 tè Especially; particularly; very. An adverb intensifying the degree of something.
3. 首次 shǒu cì For the first time; first-ever. Emphasizes that something is happening or being done for the very first time.
4. 提升 tí shēng To raise; to improve; to promote; to elevate. Increasing the level, quality, or status of something.
5. 天下 tiān xià The world; all under heaven; the realm. Everything beneath the sky, often implying a unified domain.
6. 探索 tàn suǒ To explore; to probe; exploration. Investigating or seeking to discover something unknown.
7. 虽 suī Although; though; even though. A conjunction introducing a concessive clause.
8. 素质 sù zhì Quality; caliber; character. The overall qualities, abilities, and moral standards of a person.
9. 塔 tǎ Tower; pagoda. A tall structure, either religious (Buddhist pagoda) or functional (observation tower).
10. 算是 suàn shì Can be considered as; counts as; more or less. Indicates something qualifies as a certain category, though perhaps not perfectly.
11. 天堂 tiān táng Heaven; paradise. A place of perfect happiness or the afterlife realm in religious contexts.
12. 税 shuì Tax. A mandatory financial charge imposed by the government on individuals or businesses.
13. 天然 tiān rán Natural; occurring in nature; not artificial. Existing without human intervention or processing.
14. 探讨 tàn tǎo To discuss; to explore (a topic); to investigate through discussion. Examining a subject through thoughtful deliberation.
15. 田 tián Field; farmland; paddy. An area of land used for cultivating crops.
16. 通报 tōng bào To notify; to circulate a notice; a bulletin. Officially informing or reporting to a group.
17. 踢 tī To kick. Using the foot to strike something.
18. 通道 tōng dào Passage; corridor; channel; pathway. A route or way through which something passes.
19. 提交 tí jiāo To submit; to hand in; to file. Presenting documents, applications, or other materials to an authority or system.
20. 首相 shǒu xiàng Prime minister. The head of government in a parliamentary system.
21. 寺 sì Temple; monastery. A Buddhist temple or religious building.
22. 爽 shuǎng Refreshing; exhilarating; awesome; straightforward. Describes a pleasant, satisfying feeling or a frank personality.
23. 水泥 shuǐ ní Cement. A binding material used in construction that hardens when mixed with water.
24. 听取 tīng qǔ To listen to; to hear out; to heed. Actively receiving and considering information, especially opinions or reports.
25. 算了 suàn le Forget it; never mind; let it go. Used to dismiss something or indicate giving up on a matter.
26. 四处 sì chù Everywhere; in all directions; all around. Indicates looking or moving in multiple directions or locations.
27. 疼痛 téng tòng Pain; ache; soreness. The physical sensation of discomfort or suffering.
28. 首脑 shǒu nǎo Head of state; top leader; chief executive. Refers to the highest-ranking leader of a country or organization.
29. 说实话 shuō shí huà To be honest; frankly speaking; to tell the truth. A phrase used to preface a candid statement.
30. 太阳能 tài yáng néng Solar energy; solar power. Energy derived from the sun's radiation.
31. 通行 tōng xíng To pass through; to be passable; to be in common use. Moving through a place or being commonly accepted.
32. 通话 tōng huà Phone call; to make a call; conversation. Speaking with someone via telephone or communication device.
33. 添 tiān To add; to increase; to supplement. Putting more of something in or contributing to increase.
34. 特意 tè yì Intentionally; deliberately; on purpose. Doing something specifically for a certain purpose.
35. 特地 tè dì Especially; specifically; specially. Doing something for a particular purpose or person.
36. 田径 tián jìng Track and field; athletics. The sport consisting of running, jumping, and throwing events.
37. 说明书 shuō míng shū Instruction manual; user guide; directions. A document explaining how to use, assemble, or operate a product.
38. 司长 sī zhǎng Director-general; department head. A senior official who heads a department (司) within a Chinese government ministry.
39. 趟 tàng A measure word for trips or journeys. Counts the number of times one travels somewhere.
40. 书房 shū fáng Study; home office; reading room. A room in a house dedicated to reading, writing, and intellectual work.
41. 踏 tà To step on; to tread; to trample. The action of putting one's foot down on something.
42. 特大 tè dà Extra large; exceptionally big; major. Describes something significantly larger or more serious than normal.
43. 踏实 tā shi Steady; dependable; down-to-earth; feeling secure. Describes a reliable personality or a sense of inner peace.
44. 跳水 tiào shuǐ Diving (as a sport); to dive into water. The athletic discipline of performing acrobatic jumps into water.
45. 送礼 sòng lǐ To give gifts; gift-giving. The act of presenting gifts to others, often on special occasions or to show appreciation.
46. 掏 tāo To take out; to dig out; to pull from (a pocket or bag). Reaching into something to retrieve an object.
47. 叹气 tàn qì To sigh; to heave a sigh. Audibly exhaling to express emotion, usually frustration, sadness, or resignation.
48. 双打 shuāng dǎ Doubles (in sports). A match format where two players compete as a team against another pair.
49. 薯条 shǔ tiáo French fries. Stick-shaped pieces of potato that are deep-fried.
50. 岁数 suì shu Age; years of age. A colloquial term for how old someone is.
51. 送行 sòng xíng To see someone off; to bid farewell. Accompanying someone who is departing on a journey.
52. 台灯 tái dēng Desk lamp; table lamp. A lamp designed to be placed on a desk or table for reading or working.
53. 薯片 shǔ piàn Potato chips; crisps. Thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy.
54. 特快 tè kuài Express; extra fast. Describes high-speed transportation or delivery services.
55. 通红 tōng hóng Completely red; bright red; flushed. Describing something that is entirely red throughout.