B HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

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Pinyin B

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