B HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

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Pinyin B

八卦 bā guà Gossip; the Eight Trigrams (in Chinese philosophy).
坝 bà Dam; embankment; dike.
巴不得 bā bu dé To be only too eager to; to be dying to; to wish desperately.
扒 bā To scratch; to dig; to strip off; to cling to.
把关 bǎ guān To guard a pass; to check and control quality; to serve as gatekeeper.
把手 bǎ shou Handle; grip; knob (of a door, drawer, etc.).
把柄 bǎ bǐng Handle; leverage; something that can be used against someone.
掰 bāi To break off with hands; to snap; to bend.
摆放 bǎi fàng To arrange; to place; to display (objects).
柏树 bǎi shù Cypress tree; evergreen conifer.
白白 bái bái In vain; for nothing; to no avail.
百分比 bǎi fēn bǐ Percentage; percent.
百合 bǎi hé Lily (the flower); lily bulb (used in cooking and medicine).
百科全书 bǎi kē quán shū Encyclopedia; comprehensive reference work.
罢休 bà xiū To give up; to let the matter drop; to stop (often used in negative).
罢免 bà miǎn To remove from office; to dismiss; to recall (an official).
芭蕾 bā lěi Ballet (the dance form).
霸占 bà zhàn To forcibly occupy; to seize; to monopolize.
靶子 bǎ zi Target (for shooting); something or someone used as a target for criticism.
伴 bàn To accompany; companion; partner.
伴侣 bàn lǚ Partner; companion; spouse.
伴奏 bàn zòu To accompany (musically); accompaniment.
伴随 bàn suí To accompany; to go along with; to be attendant on.
保佑 bǎo yòu To bless and protect; may (someone) protect; divine protection.
保修 bǎo xiū Warranty; to guarantee repairs; under warranty.
保姆 bǎo mǔ Nanny; housekeeper; domestic helper.
保暖 bǎo nuǎn To keep warm; thermal; warmth retention.
保管 bǎo guǎn To safeguard; to keep in custody; safekeeping.
保质期 bǎo zhì qī Shelf life; expiration date; best-before period.
保重 bǎo zhòng Take care; look after yourself.
保障 bǎo zhàng To safeguard; guarantee; security; protection.
保鲜 bǎo xiān To keep fresh; preservation; freshness retention.
剥 bāo To peel; to shell; to strip off.
办不到 bàn bu dào Cannot do it; unable to accomplish; impossible to achieve.
包容 bāo róng To tolerate; to be inclusive; to embrace (differences).
包扎 bāo zā To bandage; to dress (a wound); to wrap up.
包袱 bāo fu Bundle; burden; baggage (literal and figurative); punchline (in comedy).
半信半疑 bàn xìn bàn yí Half believing, half doubting; skeptical; uncertain.
半场 bàn chǎng Half (of a game/match); first or second half (in sports).
半岛 bàn dǎo Peninsula.
半数 bàn shù Half the number; fifty percent; half.
半真半假 bàn zhēn bàn jiǎ Half true, half false; partly genuine and partly fake.
半路 bàn lù Halfway; midway; on the way; partway through.
半边天 bàn biān tiān Half the sky; women (figuratively); a major force or contributor.
半途而废 bàn tú ér fèi To give up halfway; to leave something unfinished; to abandon midway.
堡垒 bǎo lěi Fortress; stronghold; bastion.
宝库 bǎo kù Treasure house; treasury; repository.
宝藏 bǎo zàng Treasure; hidden riches; valuable reserves.
帮手 bāng shou Helper; assistant; helping hand.
扮 bàn To play (a role); to dress up as; to disguise oneself.
扳 bān To pull; to turn; to wrench; to win back (points).
报仇 bào chóu To take revenge; to avenge.
报复 bào fù To retaliate; to take revenge; vengeance.
报废 bào fèi To scrap; to write off; to declare as waste; decommissioned.
报酬 bào chou Remuneration; reward; compensation; payment for services.
拌 bàn To mix; to stir; to toss (as in salad).
拜会 bài huì To pay a formal visit; to call on (someone of importance).
拜年 bài nián To pay a New Year visit; to wish someone a Happy New Year.
拜托 bài tuō Please; I beg you; to entrust (someone with something).
拜见 bài jiàn To pay respects to; to have an audience with (a superior or elder).
搬迁 bān qiān To relocate; to move (residence, office, or facility).
摆平 bǎi píng To settle; to sort out; to handle (a problem or difficult situation).
摆设 bǎi she Ornament; decoration; display item; something merely for show.
斑点 bān diǎn Spot; speckle; mark; blemish.
板块 bǎn kuài Plate (geological); sector; section; segment.
棒球 bàng qiú Baseball.
榜样 bǎng yàng Role model; example; exemplar.
绑 bǎng To tie; to bind; to strap.
绑架 bǎng jià To kidnap; to abduct; to hold hostage.
颁发 bān fā To issue; to award; to confer (certificates, medals, licenses).
颁奖 bān jiǎng To present an award; to hold an award ceremony.
颁布 bān bù To promulgate; to issue; to announce officially (laws, decrees).
饱和 bǎo hé Saturated; to saturate; to reach capacity.
饱满 bǎo mǎn Full; plump; vigorous; brimming with.
卑鄙 bēi bǐ Despicable; contemptible; mean. Morally low and worthy of scorn.
备受 bèi shòu To receive fully; to be subjected to (usually something negative). To experience to a great degree.
备用 bèi yòng Spare; backup; reserve. Kept ready for use when needed.
备课 bèi kè To prepare lessons; lesson preparation. The work a teacher does before class.
奔 bèn To head straight for; to go directly toward (something one wants).
奔波 bēn bō To rush about; to be on the go constantly. To travel back and forth busily.
奔赴 bēn fù To hurry to; to rush towards. To proceed swiftly to a destination.
崩溃 bēng kuì To collapse; to break down; to crash. Complete failure or breakdown.
弊病 bì bìng Drawback; fault; malady; systemic problem.
弊端 bì duān Malpractice; corrupt practice; harmful aspect; drawback.
必不可少 bì bù kě shǎo Indispensable; essential; absolutely necessary.
必定 bì dìng Certainly; surely; bound to; definitely will.
悲哀 bēi āi Sorrowful; sad; grieved. Deep sadness or grief.
悲欢离合 bēi huān lí hé Joys and sorrows, partings and reunions. The vicissitudes of life.
悲痛 bēi tòng Grief-stricken; deeply sorrowful. Intense emotional pain from loss.
悲观 bēi guān Pessimistic. Having a negative outlook on life or the future.
报亭 bào tíng Newsstand; newspaper kiosk. A small retail structure selling newspapers and magazines.
报社 bào shè Newspaper office; newspaper publisher. The organization or physical location where a newspaper is produced.
报销 bào xiāo To reimburse; to claim expenses; to write off (expense account).
抱负 bào fù Ambition; aspiration. Lofty goals or aspirations one holds for oneself.
暴利 bào lì Excessive profits; profiteering. Unreasonably high profits, often gained through exploitation.
暴躁 bào zào Hot-tempered; irascible; irritable. Quick to anger and prone to outbursts.
暴风骤雨 bào fēng zhòu yǔ Violent storm; tempest. Figuratively refers to sudden, intense turmoil or upheaval.
曝光 bào guāng To expose (to light); to expose (a scandal); to make public; media exposure.
本性 běn xìng Innate nature; true character; inherent disposition. One's fundamental nature.
本意 běn yì Original intention; true meaning; actual purpose. What someone really meant.
本着 běn zhe Based on; in the spirit of; in accordance with. Acting according to a principle.
本能 běn néng Instinct; innate ability. Natural, unlearned behavior or response.
本色 běn sè True colors; authentic self; natural character. One's genuine qualities.
本钱 běn qián Capital; principal; resources. The initial money or assets for a venture.
比不上 bǐ bu shàng Cannot compare to; is not as good as; falls short of.
比比皆是 bǐ bǐ jiē shì Can be found everywhere; ubiquitous; extremely common.
比试 bǐ shi To have a contest; to compete; to test oneself against another.
比起 bǐ qǐ Compared to; in comparison with; as opposed to.
爆冷门 bào lěng mén To pull off an upset; dark horse victory. An unexpected result where the underdog wins.
爆满 bào mǎn Packed to capacity; completely full; sold out. A venue filled beyond normal capacity.
爆竹 bào zhú Firecracker. Small explosive devices set off during celebrations.
碑 bēi Stele; stone tablet; monument. An upright stone slab with inscriptions.
碧绿 bì lǜ Jade green; emerald green; bright green like jade.
笨蛋 bèn dàn Fool; idiot; dummy. A stupid person (often used affectionately).
笨重 bèn zhòng Heavy and cumbersome; bulky; unwieldy. Difficult to move or handle.
绷 bēng To stretch tight; to strain; to keep a straight face.
绷带 bēng dài Bandage. A strip of material used to bind wounds.
背叛 bèi pàn To betray; to turn against. To abandon loyalty or allegiance.
背诵 bèi sòng To recite from memory; to memorize and recite. To reproduce text verbatim.
背面 bèi miàn Back; reverse side; back surface. The opposite of the front.
被捕 bèi bǔ To be arrested; to be apprehended. To be taken into custody by authorities.
豹 bào Leopard; panther. A large spotted wild cat.
贝壳 bèi ké Shell; seashell. The hard outer covering of mollusks.
蹦 bèng To jump; to leap; to bounce. Describes energetic vertical movement.
逼真 bī zhēn Lifelike; realistic; true to life; vivid.
逼近 bī jìn To approach; to close in on; to draw near (often with pressure or threat implied).
逼迫 bī pò To force; to compel; to coerce someone against their will.
鄙视 bǐ shì To despise; to look down upon; to scorn.
鼻涕 bí tì Nasal mucus; snot. The liquid secreted by the nose.
便利店 biàn lì diàn Convenience store.
便捷 biàn jié Convenient and fast; handy; efficient.
便道 biàn dào Sidewalk; footpath; shortcut.
便饭 biàn fàn Simple meal; informal meal; home-cooked food.
冰棍儿 bīng gùnr Popsicle; ice lolly. A frozen treat on a stick, typically fruit-flavored or sweetened.
别具匠心 bié jù jiàng xīn To show ingenuity; to be uniquely creative; to display original craftsmanship. Describes work that demonstrates distinctive creativity an...
别墅 bié shù Villa; detached house; mansion. A standalone residential property, typically luxurious and with its own grounds.
别扭 biè niu Awkward; uncomfortable; at odds with. Describes feeling uneasy, a strained relationship, or something that doesn't feel right.
别提了 bié tí le Don't even mention it; don't get me started; it's too much to talk about. An expression indicating frustration, disappointment, or that a...
别看 bié kàn Don't be fooled by; despite appearances; although it may seem. A conjunction introducing a contrast between appearance and reality.
别致 bié zhì Unique; distinctive; novel and elegant. Describes something that stands out for its tasteful originality.
别说 bié shuō Let alone; not to mention; much less. A conjunction used to emphasize that if one thing is true, something else is even more certainly true.
变幻莫测 biàn huàn mò cè Unpredictable; ever-changing; capricious.
变异 biàn yì To mutate; mutation; variation (especially biological).
变质 biàn zhì To deteriorate; to go bad; to degenerate (of food, quality, or character).
变迁 biàn qiān Changes; vicissitudes; transformation (over time).
变革 biàn gé Reform; transformation; fundamental change.
壁画 bì huà Mural; fresco. A painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling surface.
彬彬有礼 bīn bīn yǒu lǐ Courteous and refined; impeccably polite; well-mannered. Describes someone whose behavior shows cultivated politeness.
标 biāo To mark; to label; to indicate.
标本 biāo běn Specimen; sample; exemplar.
标榜 biāo bǎng To flaunt; to advertise; to proclaim (often self-servingly).
标示 biāo shì To indicate; to mark; to show (through signs or labels).
标签 biāo qiān Label; tag; sticker.
标致 biāo zhì Pretty; beautiful; good-looking (usually for women).
标语 biāo yǔ Slogan; banner; motto.
滨海 bīn hǎi Coastal; seaside; along the seashore. Describes locations situated near the sea or ocean.
编写 biān xiě To compile; to write; to compose (books, documents, programs).
编剧 biān jù Screenwriter; playwright; scriptwriter.
编号 biān hào Serial number; to number; reference code.
编排 biān pái To arrange; to choreograph; to organize (content or performances).
编造 biān zào To fabricate; to make up; to invent (stories, lies, excuses).
缤纷 bīn fēn Colorful; diverse; brilliant variety. Describes a dazzling array of colors or a rich variety of things.
表决 biǎo jué To vote; to put to a vote; to decide by voting.
表彰 biǎo zhāng To commend; to honor; to publicly recognize achievements or contributions. Official recognition given for outstanding performance or serv...
表态 biǎo tài To state one's position; to declare one's stance; to make one's attitude clear. Often used in political, professional, or interpersonal c...
表率 biǎo shuài Role model; example; someone who leads by example. A person whose behavior serves as a standard for others to follow.
表白 biǎo bái To confess (romantic feelings); to declare one's love.
表述 biǎo shù To express; to articulate; to formulate. Used for conveying thoughts, ideas, or positions in a clear and organized manner.
贬值 biǎn zhí To depreciate; to devalue; to lose value.
辨别 biàn bié To distinguish; to differentiate; to tell apart.
辨认 biàn rèn To identify; to recognize; to make out.
辩 biàn To argue; to debate; to dispute.
辩护 biàn hù To defend; to speak in defense of; to advocate for.
辩解 biàn jiě To justify; to offer an explanation; to defend oneself.
辫子 biàn zi Braid; pigtail; plait.
边界 biān jiè Boundary; border; frontier line.
边疆 biān jiāng Frontier; borderland; frontier region.
边远 biān yuǎn Remote; outlying; far from the center.
遍布 biàn bù To be spread all over; to be found everywhere.
避暑 bì shǔ To escape the summer heat; to spend summer at a cooler place.
避难 bì nàn To take refuge; to seek asylum; to flee from danger.
鞭炮 biān pào Firecrackers; fireworks (the small explosive kind strung together).
鞭策 biān cè To spur on; to urge; to push (someone to improve or work harder).
飙升 biāo shēng To skyrocket; to soar; to surge.
不亚于 bù yà yú No less than; comparable to; just as good as.
不亦乐乎 bù yì lè hū Extremely; to one's heart's content; having a great time doing something.
不假思索 bù jiǎ sī suǒ Without hesitation; without thinking; immediately and instinctively.
不像话 bù xiàng huà Outrageous; unreasonable; too much. Expressing disapproval of unacceptable behavior.
不利于 bù lì yú Unfavorable to; detrimental to; not conducive to.
不可思议 bù kě sī yì Incredible; inconceivable; unimaginable. Something so extraordinary it defies understanding.
不可避免 bù kě bì miǎn Unavoidable; inevitable; inescapable. Something that cannot be prevented from happening.
不妨 bù fáng Might as well; there's no harm in; why not. Used to make gentle suggestions.
不屑 bù xiè To disdain; to scorn; to consider beneath oneself.
不得已 bù dé yǐ Having no choice; forced by circumstances; as a last resort.
不得而知 bù dé ér zhī Unable to know; impossible to find out; no way of knowing.
不慎 bù shèn Careless; inadvertent; by accident. Indicates something done without proper caution.
不懈 bù xiè Unremitting; untiring; persistent. Continuous effort without slackening.
不景气 bù jǐng qì Sluggish; in a slump; depressed (economically). Describing poor economic conditions or business downturns.
不服 bù fú To refuse to accept; to be unconvinced; to not submit to. Expressing disagreement with a judgment or outcome.
不服气 bù fú qì To feel unconvinced; to refuse to admit defeat; to be defiant. Unwilling to accept that someone or something is better.
不正之风 bù zhèng zhī fēng Unhealthy tendencies; corrupt practices; bad social atmosphere.
不用说 bù yòng shuō Needless to say; goes without saying; let alone.
不算 bù suàn Doesn't count as; cannot be considered; not really.
不经意 bù jīng yì Inadvertently; unintentionally; by chance; without noticing.
不翼而飞 bù yì ér fēi To vanish into thin air; to disappear without a trace. Literally 'to fly away without wings.'
不耻下问 bù chǐ xià wèn Not ashamed to ask those of lower status or knowledge; willing to learn from anyone regardless of their position.
不肯 bù kěn To refuse; to be unwilling to; won't (do something). Expressing refusal or unwillingness.
不见得 bù jiàn dé Not necessarily; not likely. Used to express doubt or disagreement with an assumption.
不解 bù jiě To not understand; puzzled; unable to comprehend. Often used to express confusion or bewilderment.
不辞而别 bù cí ér bié To leave without saying goodbye; to depart without taking leave.
不适 bù shì Unwell; uncomfortable; discomfort. Physical or situational discomfort.
丙 bǐng The third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to denote the third item in a series; grade C.
伯伯 bó bo Uncle; father's elder brother. Also used as a respectful address for older men.
伯母 bó mǔ Aunt; wife of father's elder brother (formal). Also a polite address for older women.
伯父 bó fù Uncle; father's elder brother (formal term). More formal than 伯伯.
冰山 bīng shān Iceberg; a large mass of ice floating in the ocean. Often used metaphorically to describe something where only a small part is visible.
剥削 bō xuē Exploitation; to exploit. The act of taking unfair advantage of workers or resources.
剥夺 bō duó To deprive; to strip away; to take away rights or possessions forcibly.
哺育 bǔ yù To nurture; to raise; to nurse. Feeding and caring for offspring, or metaphorically cultivating talent or generations.
并列 bìng liè To stand side by side; parallel; to rank equally; coordinate (in grammar).
并行 bìng xíng To proceed in parallel; to run concurrently; side by side. Used for simultaneous activities or processes.
并购 bìng gòu Merger and acquisition (M&A); to merge and acquire companies or assets.
并非 bìng fēi Actually not; by no means; it is not the case that. A formal negation emphasizing correction of a misconception.
拨 bō To dial (a phone number); to allocate (funds); to push aside; to pluck (strings).
拨款 bō kuǎn Appropriation; allocation of funds; to allocate funds. Financial resources designated for specific purposes.
拨通 bō tōng To get through (on the phone); to successfully connect a call.
捕捉 bǔ zhuō To catch; to capture; to seize. Both physically catching something and metaphorically grasping ideas or moments.
搏斗 bó dòu To wrestle; to fight; to struggle. Physical combat or intense struggle against something.
波及 bō jí To spread to; to affect; to involve. Used when effects or consequences extend to other areas or people.
波折 bō zhé Twists and turns; setbacks; complications. Unexpected difficulties or changes in the course of events.
波涛 bō tāo Great waves; billows; surging waters. Often used poetically or to describe powerful natural forces.
波澜 bō lán Billows; great waves; upheaval. Often used figuratively for emotional turmoil or dramatic developments.
病床 bìng chuáng Hospital bed; sickbed. The bed used by patients in medical facilities.
病症 bìng zhèng Symptoms of illness; disease condition; medical condition and its manifestations.
秉承 bǐng chéng To uphold; to carry on; to adhere to. Used for continuing traditions, principles, or values.
脖子 bó zi Neck. The part of the body connecting the head and shoulders.
补救 bǔ jiù To remedy; to make up for; to salvage. Taking action to correct or fix a mistake or problem.
补给 bǔ jǐ To supply; to replenish; supplies. Providing materials, provisions, or resources.
驳回 bó huí To reject; to overrule; to dismiss. Used when authorities refuse or deny a request or appeal.
不为人知 bù wéi rén zhī Unknown to others; little-known; not publicly known. Something that remains hidden from public awareness.
不了了之 bù liǎo liǎo zhī To end up unresolved; to fizzle out; to let something drop without a conclusion. When a matter is left hanging without proper resolution.
不予 bù yǔ To not grant; to refuse to give; to deny. A formal way of expressing refusal or denial.
不以为然 bù yǐ wéi rán To disapprove; to not think so; to disagree. Expressing skepticism or disagreement with something said or done.
不准 bù zhǔn Not allowed; forbidden; must not. A direct prohibition or command.
不同寻常 bù tóng xún cháng Unusual; out of the ordinary; extraordinary. Something that deviates from normal or expected patterns.
不如说 bù rú shuō Rather than saying; it would be more accurate to say; more like. Used to offer a more precise or appropriate characterization.
不宜 bù yí Not suitable; inadvisable; should not. Used to indicate that something is inappropriate under certain circumstances.
不容 bù róng To not allow; to not tolerate; to brook no. Used to express that something cannot or should not be permitted.
不已 bù yǐ Endlessly; incessantly; without stopping. Indicates a state or emotion that continues unabated.
不平 bù píng Unfair; unjust; resentful about injustice. Also used as a noun meaning grievance or indignation.
不惜 bù xī To not hesitate to; to spare no effort; at any cost. Willingness to sacrifice or expend something valuable to achieve a goal.
不理 bù lǐ To ignore; to pay no attention to; to disregard. Deliberately choosing not to respond or acknowledge someone or something.
不由自主 bù yóu zì zhǔ Involuntarily; can't help oneself; instinctively. Acting without conscious control, driven by emotion or reflex.
不相上下 bù xiāng shàng xià About equal; evenly matched; neck and neck. When two things or people are comparable in quality or ability.
不知 bù zhī To not know; unaware of; wonder. Often used to introduce questions or express uncertainty.
不知不觉 bù zhī bù jué Unconsciously; without realizing; before one knows it. Something happens gradually without awareness.
不约而同 bù yuē ér tóng To do something coincidentally; without prior arrangement; spontaneously in unison. When people independently reach the same conclusion o...
不起眼 bù qǐ yǎn Inconspicuous; unremarkable; unassuming. Something or someone that doesn't attract attention.
不难 bù nán Not difficult; easy to do; can easily be done. Often used to say something is achievable with reasonable effort.
步伐 bù fá Pace; steps; stride. The rhythm and speed of walking, or metaphorically, of progress.
步入 bù rù To step into; to enter. Often used for significant transitions or entering important stages.
步骤 bù zhòu Step; procedure; stage. The sequential parts of a process or plan.
部件 bù jiàn Component; part; piece. An individual element that makes up a larger machine or system.
部署 bù shǔ To deploy; to arrange; to position. The strategic placement of resources, personnel, or plans.
不定 bù dìng Uncertain; indefinite. As an adverb, perhaps or maybe.
磅 bàng Pound (unit of weight); scale. As a measure word, approximately 0.45 kilograms.
布局 bù jú Layout; arrangement; strategic deployment. The overall plan or spatial organisation of elements in a system, space, or strategy.
本分 běn fèn One's duty, proper role, or obligations within a social or professional position; honest and content with one's lot in life.
比喻 bǐ yù A metaphor or simile; to compare one thing to another in order to explain or illustrate. A fundamental figure of speech.
煲 bāo A clay or ceramic pot used for slow-cooking; to simmer or stew over low heat for an extended period. Used both as a noun (the vessel) and...
不堪 bù kān Unable to bear; unbearable. As an adjective, utterly, extremely (in a negative sense).
不由得 bù yóu de Cannot help but; involuntarily; instinctively.
憋 biē To hold back; to suppress; to stifle. As an adjective, feeling stifled or suffocated.