K HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 169 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under K.

Pinyin K

看中 kàn zhòng To take a fancy to; to have one's eye on; to be interested in.
恐怖 kǒng bù Terrifying; horrifying; terror. Describes something that causes extreme fear or relates to terrorism.
恐惧 kǒng jù Fear; dread; terror. A deep feeling of being afraid.
扩张 kuò zhāng To expand; to extend; to spread. Deliberate expansion of territory, influence, or power.
开启 kāi qǐ To open; to turn on; to initiate; to launch.
坑 kēng Pit; hole; to cheat; to rip off. Both a noun for a depression in the ground and a verb meaning to swindle someone.
开枪 kāi qiāng To fire a gun; to shoot.
口味 kǒu wèi Taste; flavor; personal preference. One's preference in food or more broadly, in other matters.
扩散 kuò sàn To spread; to diffuse; to proliferate. The outward spreading of something.
砍 kǎn To chop; to cut; to hack; to slash (prices).
开除 kāi chú To expel; to dismiss; to fire (from a job or school).
抗争 kàng zhēng To struggle against; to resist; to fight back.
开辟 kāi pì To open up; to create; to carve out (a path, field, etc.).
框架 kuàng jià Framework; structure; skeleton. The basic structure or outline of something.
困境 kùn jìng Predicament; dilemma; difficult situation. A challenging circumstance with no easy way out.
开口 kāi kǒu To open one's mouth; to speak up; to ask.
开工 kāi gōng To start work; to begin construction; to commence operations.
夸张 kuā zhāng Exaggerated; over the top; hyperbolic. Describing something that goes beyond the normal or believable.
开采 kāi cǎi To mine; to extract; to exploit (natural resources).
可笑 kě xiào Ridiculous; laughable; absurd. Describes something so foolish or unreasonable that it invites mockery.
控告 kòng gào To sue; to accuse; to prosecute. The formal act of bringing charges against someone through legal channels.
苦难 kǔ nàn Suffering; hardship; tribulation. Deep, prolonged misery or distress.
烤 kǎo To roast; to bake; to grill; to toast.
卡车 kǎ chē Truck; lorry.
亏损 kuī sǔn To suffer losses; deficit; loss. Financial shortfall in business or investment.
跨越 kuà yuè To cross; to leap over; to transcend. Moving across or beyond a barrier, boundary, or limitation.
刊登 kān dēng To publish; to carry (in a publication); to print.
开办 kāi bàn To set up; to establish; to start running (a business, school, etc.).
客运 kè yùn Passenger transport; passenger service. The commercial transportation of passengers.
刊物 kān wù Publication; periodical; journal.
壳 ké Shell; husk; casing; outer layer.
科目 kē mù Subject; course; category (in exams or accounting).
开拓 kāi tuò To pioneer; to develop; to expand; to break new ground.
口径 kǒu jìng Caliber; diameter; unified stance. The diameter of a tube or barrel, or metaphorically, a consistent message or position.
开支 kāi zhī Expenditure; expenses; spending.
可行 kě xíng Feasible; viable; practicable. Describes plans, methods, or ideas that can be successfully implemented.
卡通 kǎ tōng Cartoon; animated character or style.
扩建 kuò jiàn To expand construction; to extend (a building). Adding to existing structures.
跨国 kuà guó Transnational; multinational; cross-border. Relating to activities or entities that span multiple countries.
可不是 kě bù shi Isn't that so; exactly; you said it. An emphatic expression used to strongly agree with someone's statement.
可谓 kě wèi Can be said to be; may be called; it can be described as. A formal expression introducing a characterization or assessment.
看似 kàn sì Seemingly; apparently; it looks like.
空白 kòng bái Blank; empty space; gap. An unfilled area or a void in knowledge, memory, or records.
哭泣 kū qì To weep; to cry; to sob. A more literary or formal way to express crying.
客机 kè jī Passenger aircraft; airliner. A commercial airplane designed to carry passengers.
困惑 kùn huò Confused; perplexed; bewildered. A state of mental uncertainty or puzzlement.
恐慌 kǒng huāng Panic; alarm; terror. A state of widespread fear and anxiety.
卡片 kǎ piàn Card; flashcard; notecard.
恐吓 kǒng hè To threaten; to intimidate; to menace. The act of using fear to coerce someone.
狂热 kuáng rè Fanatical; fervent; frenzied. Intense, often excessive enthusiasm or passion.
恐龙 kǒng lóng Dinosaur. Prehistoric reptiles that dominated the Earth millions of years ago.
宽容 kuān róng Tolerant; lenient; forgiving. Showing patience and acceptance toward others' faults or differences.
可悲 kě bēi Sad; lamentable; deplorable. Describes something that evokes pity or sorrow, often with a sense of tragedy or misfortune.
开发商 kāi fā shāng Developer; real estate developer.
况且 kuàng qiě Besides; moreover; what's more. A conjunction adding additional supporting reasons.
刻意 kè yì Deliberately; intentionally; on purpose. Describes actions done with conscious effort or design.
昆虫 kūn chóng Insect. The class of small invertebrate animals with six legs and typically wings.
开发区 kāi fā qū Development zone; economic development area.
科普 kē pǔ Popular science; science popularization.
抗拒 kàng jù To resist; to reject; to refuse to accept.
口罩 kǒu zhào Face mask; surgical mask. A protective covering worn over the nose and mouth.
空前 kōng qián Unprecedented; never before seen. Describes something that has no prior equal in history.
考量 kǎo liáng To consider; to take into account; consideration.
可恶 kě wù Hateful; detestable; abominable. Expresses strong dislike or disgust toward someone or something.
可疑 kě yí Suspicious; questionable; dubious. Describes people, behavior, or circumstances that arouse suspicion.
口气 kǒu qì Tone of voice; manner of speaking; breath. How something is said or the implication behind words.
夸 kuā To praise; to boast; to compliment. Expressing admiration or exaggerating one's own achievements.
扩 kuò To expand; to enlarge; to extend. The core verb for making something bigger or wider.
口头 kǒu tóu Oral; verbal; spoken. Refers to communication or agreements made by speaking rather than in writing.
宽松 kuān sōng Loose; relaxed; lenient. Describing something not tight or restrictive.
狂欢 kuáng huān To revel; to celebrate wildly; carnival. Joyous, unrestrained celebration.
口音 kǒu yīn Accent; regional pronunciation. The way someone pronounces words, often revealing their regional origin.
咳嗽 ké sou To cough; a cough.
夸大 kuā dà To exaggerate; to overstate; to magnify. Making something seem larger or more important than it is.
慷慨 kāng kǎi Generous; magnanimous; impassioned.
可耻 kě chǐ Shameful; disgraceful. Describes behavior or actions that deserve condemnation and bring shame.
款项 kuǎn xiàng Funds; sum of money; payment. A formal term for a specific amount of money, usually in business or official contexts.
开场 kāi chǎng Opening; to begin (a performance, game, or event).
可信 kě xìn Credible; trustworthy; believable. Describes information, sources, or people that can be trusted.
可观 kě guān Considerable; substantial; impressive. Describes quantities, amounts, or results that are notably large or significant.
框 kuàng A frame; a border; to frame or enclose. Refers to the structural border around pictures, doors, or windows, and metaphorically to boundar...
恳求 kěn qiú To implore; to entreat; to beg earnestly. A sincere and desperate plea for something.
扣押 kòu yā To seize; to confiscate; to impound. Taking custody of property or documents by legal authority.
看重 kàn zhòng To value; to attach importance to; to think highly of.
空虚 kōng xū Empty; hollow; void. Describes a feeling of emptiness, especially emotional or spiritual.
克制 kè zhì To restrain; to exercise self-control; to hold back. The act of suppressing emotions or impulses.
抗生素 kàng shēng sù Antibiotic; antibacterial medication.
堪称 kān chēng Can be called; can be regarded as; worthy of being called.
宽恕 kuān shù To forgive; to pardon. A more formal and profound word for forgiveness.
款式 kuǎn shì Style; design; model. The specific design or type of a product.
扛 káng To carry on the shoulder; to shoulder a burden or responsibility.
客房 kè fáng Guest room; hotel room. A room designated for guests, either in a hotel or a private home.
抗衡 kàng héng To contend with; to rival; to match in strength or influence.
空难 kōng nàn Plane crash; air disaster. An accident involving an aircraft that results in casualties or destruction.
开阔 kāi kuò Spacious; broad; wide; to broaden (one's horizons).
苦恼 kǔ nǎo Troubled; distressed; worried. A state of mental anguish or vexation.
开张 kāi zhāng To open for business; to start doing business; grand opening.
快捷 kuài jié Quick; speedy; convenient. Describing something that is fast and efficient.
开垦 kāi kěn To reclaim; to cultivate (wasteland); to bring under cultivation.
扣除 kòu chú To deduct; to withhold. Taking away a portion from a total, typically for taxes, fees, or penalties.
扣留 kòu liú To detain; to hold; to impound. Temporarily withholding a person, vehicle, or goods by authority.
捆 kǔn To tie up; to bundle; to bind. As a measure word, a bundle or bunch.
口腔 kǒu qiāng Oral cavity; mouth. The anatomical interior of the mouth.
科幻 kē huàn Science fiction; sci-fi.
开销 kāi xiāo Expenses; spending; to spend.
啃 kěn To gnaw; to nibble; to bite into something hard. The action of biting and chewing on something.
看样子 kàn yàng zi It looks like; apparently; judging by appearances.
磕 kē To knock; to bump; to crack (seeds between teeth).
可贵 kě guì Valuable; precious; commendable. Describes qualities, attitudes, or actions that are worthy of admiration and rare.
抠 kōu To dig out; to pick at; to scratch. As an adjective, stingy or miserly.
空地 kòng dì Open space; vacant lot; clearing. An area of land that is unoccupied or undeveloped.
开朗 kāi lǎng Cheerful; outgoing; sunny (personality).
克隆 kè lóng To clone; clone. The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.
可口 kě kǒu Tasty; delicious; palatable. Describes food or drinks that are pleasant to the taste.
看护 kān hù To nurse; to look after; to care for; nurse/caregiver.
苛刻 kē kè Harsh; demanding; exacting; stringent.
靠拢 kào lǒng To move closer; to draw near; to come together.
垮 kuǎ To collapse; to break down; to fall apart. Describes something failing, crumbling, or breaking.
可想而知 kě xiǎng ér zhī It goes without saying; one can imagine; it's easy to see. Indicates that a conclusion is obvious and can be inferred.
勘探 kān tàn To explore; to survey; to prospect (for resources).
看得出 kàn de chū Can tell; can see; it's apparent.
口水 kǒu shuǐ Saliva; drool. The fluid produced by glands in the mouth.
口碑 kǒu bēi Word of mouth; reputation; public opinion. The collective opinion or reputation of something based on what people say.
夸奖 kuā jiǎng To praise; to compliment; to commend. Expressing approval or admiration for someone.
口感 kǒu gǎn Mouthfeel; texture in the mouth. The physical sensation of food or drink when eaten or drunk.
刻苦 kè kǔ Hardworking; industrious; assiduous. Describes dedicated effort, especially in studies or training.
矿藏 kuàng cáng Mineral deposits; mineral resources. Underground reserves of valuable minerals.
楷模 kǎi mó Model; paragon; exemplar; role model.
枯燥 kū zào Dull; dry; monotonous; boring. Describes something lacking in interest or variety.
狂欢节 kuáng huān jié Carnival; festival. A period of public festivity and celebration.
空隙 kòng xì Gap; crack; opening; interval. A small space between objects or a break in continuity.
客流 kè liú Passenger flow; customer traffic. The volume of passengers or customers moving through a space.
空想 kōng xiǎng Fantasy; daydream; idle fancy. Unrealistic thinking or impractical ideas.
开动 kāi dòng To start (a machine); to set in motion; to begin eating.
口令 kǒu lìng Password; command; verbal order. A spoken code or military command.
看台 kàn tái Stands; bleachers; spectator seating.
宽敞 kuān chang Spacious; roomy; ample. Describing a place with plenty of space.
苦力 kǔ lì Manual laborer; coolie; hard physical work. Refers to people doing heavy labor or the work itself.
口才 kǒu cái Eloquence; speaking ability; gift of gab. The skill of expressing oneself clearly and persuasively.
口香糖 kǒu xiāng táng Chewing gum. A soft, cohesive substance designed to be chewed but not swallowed.
夸耀 kuā yào To show off; to flaunt; to boast about. Displaying or talking about one's achievements to impress others.
亏本 kuī běn To lose money; to operate at a loss. Selling below cost or running a business unprofitably.
开场白 kāi chǎng bái Opening remarks; prologue; icebreaker.
酷似 kù sì To closely resemble; to look strikingly like. A strong resemblance in appearance.
苦心 kǔ xīn Painstaking effort; great pains; earnest intention. Refers to the dedicated effort and care invested in achieving something, often implyi...
口子 kǒu zi Opening; hole; tear; breach. Refers to a gap or opening in something, or figuratively to a precedent or exception.
空荡荡 kōng dàng dàng Empty; deserted; desolate. Describes a space that feels completely empty and echoing.
苦练 kǔ liàn To practice hard; to train rigorously. Dedicated, strenuous practice to improve a skill.
看热闹 kàn rè nao To watch the fun; to be a spectator; to rubberneck.
哭笑不得 kū xiào bù dé Not knowing whether to laugh or cry; caught between laughter and tears. Describes a situation so absurd one doesn't know how to react.
口吃 kǒu chī To stutter; to stammer. A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds.
宽厚 kuān hòu Generous; tolerant; magnanimous. Describing a person with a kind, forgiving nature.
苦笑 kǔ xiào To smile bitterly; to force a smile; a wry smile. A smile that expresses helplessness or resignation rather than joy.
宽泛 kuān fàn Broad; wide-ranging; general. Describing something that covers a wide scope but may lack specificity.
筐 kuāng Basket; crate. A container typically made of bamboo, willow, or similar materials.
凯歌 kǎi gē Song of triumph; victory song; paean.
挎 kuà To carry on the arm or over the shoulder; to sling. Carrying something by hanging it from the arm or shoulder.
口哨 kǒu shào Whistle (sound); to whistle. The sound made by pursing lips and blowing, or a physical whistle device.
括弧 kuò hú Parentheses; brackets. Punctuation marks used to enclose supplementary information.
阔绰 kuò chuò Lavish; extravagant; generous with money. Spending freely and living luxuriously.
扣人心弦 kòu rén xīn xián Gripping; heart-stirring; thrilling. Describes something so captivating it tugs at the heartstrings.
旷课 kuàng kè To skip class; to play truant. Unauthorized absence from school.
侃大山 kǎn dà shān To chat idly; to shoot the breeze; to bull session.
可乘之机 kě chéng zhī jī An opportunity to exploit; a chance to take advantage of. Refers to a vulnerable moment or opening that can be seized.
夸夸其谈 kuā kuā qí tán To talk big; to boast; to speak pompously. Talking at length about things one doesn't really understand or can't deliver on.
窟窿 kū long Hole; cavity; deficit; gap. A physical hole or figuratively a financial shortfall.
开天辟地 kāi tiān pì dì To create the world; unprecedented; groundbreaking.
可歌可泣 kě gē kě qì Heroic and moving; worthy of being sung and wept over. Describes deeds so noble and touching that they deserve both praise and tears.
刻舟求剑 kè zhōu qiú jiàn To mark the boat to find the sword; clinging to rigid methods despite changing circumstances. A parable about the folly of inflexibility.