L HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

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Pinyin L

拉动 lā dòng To drive; to stimulate; to boost. Causing growth or movement in something else.
拉拢 lā lǒng To win over; to draw in; to court. Deliberately trying to gain someone's support or loyalty.
乐园 lè yuán Paradise; wonderland; a place of joy and happiness; amusement park.
冷冻 lěng dòng To freeze; to preserve at sub-zero temperatures; frozen.
冷淡 lěng dàn Cold; indifferent; lukewarm; (as verb) to treat someone coldly or with deliberate emotional distance.
劳务 láo wù Labor services; contracted work. Services involving physical or professional labor.
劳动力 láo dòng lì Labor force; workforce; workers. The people available to work.
劳累 láo lèi Tired from work; fatigued; worn out. Physical and mental exhaustion from labor.
勒 lēi To tie tightly; to bind; to strap; to fasten something securely with a rope or cord.
唠叨 láo dao To nag; to chatter; to go on and on. Talking repetitively about the same thing.
啦啦队 lā la duì Cheerleading squad; pep squad. A group that performs routines and cheers to support a team.
喇叭 lǎ ba Horn; trumpet; loudspeaker. Any device that amplifies or projects sound.
姥姥 lǎo lao Maternal grandmother. The mother of one's mother.
姥爷 lǎo ye Maternal grandfather. The father of one's mother.
懒得 lǎn de Can't be bothered to; too lazy to. Not wanting to make the effort.
懒惰 lǎn duò Lazy; idle; slothful. Habitually avoiding work or effort.
拉锁 lā suǒ Zipper. A fastening device with interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding mechanism.
拦 lán To block; to stop; to intercept. Physically preventing movement or passage.
捞 lāo To fish out; to scoop up; to retrieve from liquid. Also: to gain illicitly.
揽 lǎn To take on; to embrace; to gather. Taking something into one's arms or responsibility.
朗诵 lǎng sòng To recite aloud; to declaim. Reading or reciting with expression and emotion.
来临 lái lín To arrive; to come; to approach. The arrival of a time, season, or event.
来历 lái lì Origin; background; history. Where something or someone comes from.
来宾 lái bīn Guest; visitor. A person who comes to attend an event or visit a place.
来年 lái nián Next year; the coming year. The year that follows the current one.
来源于 lái yuán yú To originate from; to derive from; to come from.
来电 lái diàn Incoming call; to have an incoming call; to feel a spark (romantic).
来访 lái fǎng To visit; to come for a visit. Arriving at a place for an official or scheduled visit.
来龙去脉 lái lóng qù mài The ins and outs; the whole story from beginning to end.
栏 lán Railing; fence; column (in publishing). A barrier or designated section.
栏杆 lán gān Railing; banister; guardrail. A barrier made of posts and crossbars.
棱角 léng jiǎo Edges and corners; sharp edges; (figuratively) a strong, uncompromising personality or rough edges in one's character.
浪 làng Wave. Moving water in the form of crests and troughs.
涝 lào Waterlogged; flooded; suffering from inundation due to excessive rainfall.
滥用 làn yòng To abuse; to misuse. Using something excessively or improperly.
牢固 láo gù Firm; solid; secure. Strong and unlikely to break or fail.
牢牢 láo láo Firmly; securely; tightly. In a manner that is solid and unyielding.
牢记 láo jì To keep firmly in mind; to remember well. Committing something to memory.
狼 láng Wolf. A wild carnivorous mammal that lives and hunts in packs.
狼狈 láng bèi In a difficult situation; in an awkward predicament; disheveled and embarrassed.
类别 lèi bié Category; classification; type; class.
累积 lěi jī To accumulate; to build up gradually over time.
累计 lěi jì Cumulative total; accumulated sum or count; to add up to a total.
缆车 lǎn chē Cable car; aerial tramway. A transportation vehicle suspended from cables.
老人家 lǎo ren jia Elderly person; respectful term for an old person. A polite address for seniors.
老伴儿 lǎo bànr Spouse in old age; life partner. A term of endearment for one's elderly husband or wife.
老化 lǎo huà To age; to deteriorate with age; aging. The process of becoming old.
老字号 lǎo zì hao A time-honoured brand; a long-established business or shop with a distinguished heritage.
老实说 lǎo shi shuō To be honest; frankly speaking; honestly. An adverbial phrase used to introduce a candid or sincere admission.
老汉 lǎo hàn Old man; elderly gentleman. A colloquial term for an elderly male.
老远 lǎo yuǎn From very far away; at a great distance. A colloquial intensifier emphasising how far something is.
腊月 là yuè The twelfth lunar month; the month before Chinese New Year.
蓝图 lán tú Blueprint; master plan. A detailed plan or vision for the future.
蜡 là Wax. A substance used for candles, sealing, polishing, and various industrial applications.
蜡烛 là zhú Candle. A cylindrical piece of wax with an embedded wick, burned to provide light.
辣椒 là jiāo Chili pepper; hot pepper. A spicy vegetable used extensively in Chinese cuisine.
雷同 léi tóng Identical; suspiciously similar; (implying) plagiarised or unoriginal; a carbon copy.
冷战 lěng zhàn The Cold War; also the 'silent treatment' — a state of mutual hostility expressed through tension and non-communication rather than open ...
冷漠 lěng mò Indifferent; emotionally detached; aloof. Describes a sustained attitude of cold disinterest towards others.
冷笑 lěng xiào To sneer; to laugh coldly or scornfully. A derisive, contemptuous laugh conveying mockery rather than genuine amusement.
冷落 lěng luò To neglect; to cold-shoulder; to leave someone feeling ignored or unwelcome. Also used as an adjective meaning deserted or desolate.
冷酷 lěng kù Cold-hearted; ruthless; merciless. Describes a person or behaviour devoid of warmth, compassion, or empathy.
冷酷无情 lěng kù wú qíng Cold-hearted and utterly heartless; pitilessly cruel. A four-character expression intensifying total merciless indifference.
冷门 lěng mén An unpopular or obscure field; a dark horse; an unexpected upset or outsider result. Literally 'cold gate/door.'
利害 lì hài Advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons; the stakes or interests involved. Refers to the balance of benefit and harm in a situation.
利率 lì lǜ Interest rate. The proportion at which interest is charged on a loan or earned on a deposit, expressed as a percentage over a given period.
利索 lì suo Nimble and efficient; neat and clean without hesitation. Describes someone who acts quickly, decisively, and without mess or delay.
力不从心 lì bù cóng xīn The will is there but the strength is lacking; unable to do what one desires despite genuine intent. Describes a gap between aspiration a...
力争 lì zhēng To strive earnestly for; to fight hard to achieve or obtain; to argue strongly in favour of. Implies determined effort against resistance...
力度 lì dù Intensity; force; the degree of strength or effort applied. Used for physical force, rhetorical emphasis, and the vigour of policy or act...
力所能及 lì suǒ néng jí Within one's power; to the extent of one's ability. Describes acting helpfully within the limits of what one is genuinely capable of.
力求 lì qiú To strive for; to make every effort to achieve. Conveys strong, active determination to accomplish a specific goal.
励志 lì zhì Inspirational; motivational; to inspire and strengthen one's will or determination. Describes content or actions that stoke ambition and ...
历届 lì jiè All previous sessions; successive past terms or cohorts. Refers collectively to every edition or iteration that has come before the curre...
历来 lì lái Throughout history; from time immemorial; always; invariably. States that something has been consistently true across all past time.
历程 lì chéng Course of development; journey; the process through which something or someone has passed over a significant period of time.
历经 lì jīng To have passed through; to have endured or experienced over a sustained period. Implies a significant, often arduous journey through even...
帘子 lián zi Curtain; hanging panel of fabric, bamboo, or beads used to cover a window, doorway, or opening.
廉价 lián jià Cheap; low-priced; inexpensive. Refers to goods or services sold at a low price, often implying questionable quality or low perceived value.
怜惜 lián xī To feel tenderness and pity for; to cherish with compassion. Combines sympathy for someone in difficulty with a protective, caring affect...
理会 lǐ huì To understand; to pay attention to; to bother about. Used in negative — 不理会 (to disregard/ignore) — or to mean to comprehend something.
理念 lǐ niàn Concept; guiding philosophy; core principle; a set of values or beliefs that directs thinking and action.
理性 lǐ xìng Rational; rationality; reason. The capacity to think logically and make decisions based on evidence and principles rather than emotion.
理所当然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán As a matter of course; naturally; taken for granted. Describes something regarded as self-evident or obviously justified.
理直气壮 lǐ zhí qì zhuàng To speak with justified confidence; to act boldly because one is in the right. Describes assertive behaviour grounded in moral or logical...
理睬 lǐ cǎi To pay attention to; to take notice of; to respond to. Almost always used in the negative — 不理睬 (to ignore completely).
理科 lǐ kē The natural sciences; science subjects as a curriculum category. In Chinese secondary education, the division between 理科 (sciences) and 文...
礼仪 lǐ yí Etiquette; protocol; ceremonial rites; the rules and customs governing formal behaviour and conduct.
礼品 lǐ pǐn Gift; present; an item given as a token of respect, appreciation, or celebration.
礼服 lǐ fú Formal dress; ceremonial attire; an outfit worn for special or official occasions.
离奇 lí qí Strange; bizarre; extraordinary; uncanny. Describes events or situations that are unusually odd or difficult to explain.
离职 lí zhí To resign from a job; to leave one's post; to quit employment. A formal term for departing from one's current position.
离谱儿 lí pǔr Outrageous; way out of line; absurd; going far beyond acceptable limits. A colloquial exclamation of disbelief.
立交桥 lì jiāo qiáo Overpass; interchange bridge; flyover. A multi-level road structure that allows separate traffic streams to cross without intersecting at...
立体 lì tǐ Three-dimensional; solid; having length, breadth, and height. By extension, comprehensive, multi-faceted, or multi-layered.
立功 lì gōng To render meritorious service; to distinguish oneself by a commendable deed; to make a contribution worthy of formal recognition or reward.
立方 lì fāng Cube; cubic. In mathematics, the result of raising a number to the third power; in geometry, a three-dimensional solid with equal sides.
立方米 lì fāng mǐ Cubic metre; m³. The standard SI unit of volume, equal to the space occupied by a cube with sides of one metre.
立足 lì zú To gain or maintain a foothold; to establish a stable base; to base one's actions or arguments on a particular standpoint.
粒 lì A measure word for small, round, or granular objects such as grains, seeds, pills, bullets, or beads.
联欢 lián huān To hold a joint celebration or get-together; to celebrate together. Refers to a festive gathering where different groups join in entertai...
联网 lián wǎng To connect to a network; to go online; to link systems together. Refers to internet connectivity or the interconnection of devices and sy...
联邦 lián bāng Federation; federal union. A political organisation in which constituent units are united under a central government while retaining a de...
莲子 lián zǐ Lotus seed; the edible seed of the lotus plant, widely used in Chinese cuisine, herbal medicine, and desserts.
连任 lián rèn To be re-elected or re-appointed to the same position; to serve consecutive terms in office.
连夜 lián yè That very night; overnight; without waiting for daylight. Describes acting urgently and immediately, often through the night.
连滚带爬 lián gǔn dài pá Rolling and crawling; moving frantically in a panicked, ungainly manner. Describes desperate, hurried movement with great difficulty.
连绵 lián mián Continuous and unbroken; stretching on without interruption. Used for mountains, rain, or sound that extends endlessly.
连锁 lián suǒ Chain; linked in a series. Describes businesses, reactions, or events that are interconnected in a chain-like structure.
连锁店 lián suǒ diàn Chain store; a retail outlet that is part of a larger network of stores operating under the same brand, management, and standards.
里程碑 lǐ chéng bēi Milestone; a significant marker of progress or achievement. Literally, a stone marker on a road indicating distance.
黎明 lí míng Dawn; daybreak; the first light of day. Refers to the period at or just before sunrise.
两口子 liǎng kǒu zi Husband and wife; a married couple. A colloquial and affectionate term for a couple living together.
两栖 liǎng qī Amphibious; operating in two domains or environments. Originally a biological term for animals living both in water and on land; extended...
临床 lín chuáng Clinical; relating to direct patient care and treatment. Describes medical practice, research, or training that involves direct interacti...
临街 lín jiē Facing the street; fronting onto a road. Describes a building, shop, room, or space that directly faces or opens onto a street.
临近 lín jìn To approach; to be close to; near in time or space. Describes the state of being near to a point in time, a location, or an event.
了却 liǎo què To fulfil; to settle; to lay to rest (a wish, worry, or burden). To bring something to its final resolution, especially a long-held desir...
了结 liǎo jié To conclude; to settle; to bring to an end. To resolve or finish something completely so that it no longer remains as an unresolved matter.
亮丽 liàng lì Bright and beautiful; dazzling; radiant. Describes something visually striking in both luminosity and elegance.
亮点 liàng diǎn Highlight; bright spot; standout feature; the most notable or impressive aspect of something.
亮相 liàng xiàng To make one's debut; to reveal oneself publicly; to present one's stance. Literally, to strike a dramatic pose on stage; figuratively, to...
凉爽 liáng shuǎng Cool and refreshing; pleasantly cool. Describes a comfortable, moderate coolness, especially of weather, air, or environment.
凌晨 líng chén The small hours of the morning; the period from midnight to dawn, typically around 1–5 a.m.
列举 liè jǔ To enumerate; to list; to cite examples. To present items one by one in a systematic and explicit manner.
劣势 liè shì Disadvantage; inferior position; weakness. A state of being at a disadvantage relative to competitors or in a given context.
劣质 liè zhì Inferior quality; substandard; shoddy. Describes products, materials, or work that fall significantly below acceptable standards.
咧嘴 liě zuǐ To grin; to grimace; to open one's mouth wide. Describes a facial expression where the mouth stretches wide, indicating either a broad sm...
寥寥无几 liáo liáo wú jǐ Very few; hardly any; a tiny handful. Describes a quantity that is extremely small or scant.
廉政 lián zhèng Clean and honest governance; to uphold integrity in government. Refers to the practice of administering public affairs without corruption.
廉正 lián zhèng Honest and upright; incorrupt and principled. Describes someone who is both morally clean and righteously firm.
廉洁 lián jié Honest and clean; incorrupt; free from greed or wrongdoing. Describes a person or organisation that does not engage in corruption or abus...
恋恋不舍 liàn liàn bù shě Reluctant to leave; loath to part; clinging to someone or something with deep affection and unwillingness to let go.
拎 līn To carry by hand with something hanging down; to hold and lift by a handle or strap. The action of gripping and raising something so it h...
料到 liào dào To anticipate; to foresee; to have expected. To have predicted or guessed in advance that something would happen.
料理 liào lǐ To manage; to handle; to take care of (affairs). Also used as a noun meaning cuisine or a dish, especially Japanese or other East Asian f...
淋 lín To drench; to pour over; to be soaked by liquid. To have liquid fall or be poured heavily onto someone or something.
潦草 liáo cǎo Careless; hasty; sloppy. Describes handwriting that is illegible or work done carelessly without proper attention.
灵 líng Nimble; clever; effective; spiritual. Describes something or someone that is quick, responsive, or effective.
灵巧 líng qiǎo Dexterous; nimble; ingeniously crafted. Describes fine physical skill or cleverly designed objects.
灵感 líng gǎn Inspiration; creative insight. A sudden flash of creative thought or artistic enlightenment.
灵敏 líng mǐn Sensitive; responsive; keen. Describes a high degree of sensitivity to stimuli or rapid, accurate responsiveness to change.
灵机一动 líng jī yī dòng To have a sudden bright idea; a flash of inspiration. Describes the moment when one's mind quickly conceives an ingenious or unexpected s...
灵通 líng tōng Well-informed; having good connections or access to inside information. Describes someone who is always in the know.
灵魂 líng hún Soul; spirit. The immaterial essence of a person, or the core and driving essence of something.
炼 liàn To smelt; to refine; to temper; to forge through rigorous effort. Refers to purifying metal through heat or, figuratively, to building ch...
烈士 liè shì Martyr; revolutionary hero who died for a cause. One who sacrificed their life for the nation, a cause, or a belief.
猎人 liè rén Hunter. A person who hunts wild animals, either as a livelihood, a traditional practice, or a sport.
猎犬 liè quǎn Hunting dog; hound. A dog bred and trained for tracking, chasing, or retrieving game during hunting.
疗效 liáo xiào Therapeutic effect; curative effect; the effectiveness of a medical treatment in producing the desired health outcome.
疗法 liáo fǎ Therapy; treatment method; a specific approach used to treat an illness or condition.
脸颊 liǎn jiá Cheek; the fleshy side of the face between the eye and the jaw.
良 liáng Good; fine; excellent; virtuous. A literary and formal adjective expressing high quality or moral goodness.
良心 liáng xīn Conscience; moral sense; the innate moral awareness that guides ethical behaviour.
良性 liáng xìng Benign; positive; healthy; constructive. Describes something that develops in a positive direction or has no harmful consequences.
裂痕 liè hén Crack mark; fracture line; rift. A visible mark or trace left by cracking — suggesting damage that has occurred but may not be a fully op...
裂缝 liè fèng Crack; fissure; crevice. A narrow opening or split in a surface caused by breaking, pressure, or gradual deterioration.
谅解 liàng jiě To understand and forgive; to show understanding; to pardon. To empathise with someone's situation and excuse a shortcoming or mistake.
辽阔 liáo kuò Vast; boundless; extensive. Describes an expansive space or territory that stretches beyond the limits of sight.
邻国 lín guó Neighbouring country; adjacent nation. A country that shares a border with another.
零件 líng jiàn Components; spare parts. Individual mechanical or structural parts that make up a larger device or machine.
零售 líng shòu To sell at retail; retail sales. Refers to the direct sale of goods to consumers in small quantities.
零花钱 líng huā qián Pocket money; allowance; small sums of money for casual personal spending.
零钱 líng qián Small change; coins; loose money. Refers to low-denomination coins or the change returned after a purchase.
领会 lǐng huì To grasp; to comprehend the true meaning or spirit of something. Implies a deeper level of understanding beyond surface knowledge.
领军 lǐng jūn To lead; to be at the forefront of an industry or field. Describes a person, company, or institution that holds a leading or pioneering p...
领队 lǐng duì Team leader; delegation head; to lead a group. Refers to the person in charge of guiding a team, delegation, or group on a task or trip.
卤味 lǔ wèi Braised or marinated food items; foods cooked in a seasoned master stock. A broad category of savoury, slow-cooked Chinese deli meats and...
垄断 lǒng duàn To monopolise; to have exclusive control over a market, resource, or activity. Also used as a noun meaning monopoly.
录制 lù zhì To record; to produce a recording. Refers to the process of capturing audio, video, or other media content for playback or broadcast.
搂 lǒu To hug; to hold in one's arms; to embrace. Typically implies a close, affectionate hold around the shoulders or body.
柳树 liǔ shù Willow tree. A deciduous tree known for its long, drooping branches, often found near water.
流入 liú rù To flow into; to pour in. The movement of water, funds, people, or information into a place or system.
流向 liú xiàng Direction of flow; the route or direction in which something moves or is distributed, including capital, population, or water.
流域 liú yù River basin; the geographic area drained by a river and its tributaries.
流失 liú shī To drain away; to be lost or depleted. Used for the irreversible loss of resources, talent, or water.
流氓 liú máng Hooligan; rogue; gangster. A person who behaves in a disreputable, lawless, or intimidating manner.
流水 liú shuǐ Running water; flowing water. Can also refer to a continuous flow or turnover, as in revenue or an assembly-line process.
流泪 liú lèi To shed tears; to cry. The physical act of tears flowing from the eyes due to emotion.
流浪 liú làng To wander; to roam without a fixed home. Living without a stable residence, often in poverty or by choice.
流淌 liú tǎng To flow gently; to trickle or stream. Describes the soft, steady movement of liquids, often with a poetic or vivid quality.
流畅 liú chàng Fluent; smooth; flowing. Describes speech, writing, movement, or processes that proceed without interruption or difficulty.
流程 liú chéng Process; workflow; procedure. A sequence of steps or stages through which a task or operation is carried out.
流血 liú xuè To bleed; to shed blood. Refers both literally to physical bleeding and metaphorically to sacrifice or loss in conflict.
流转 liú zhuǎn To circulate; to pass from hand to hand; to flow and transform. Also used specifically for the transfer of land-use rights in rural China.
流量 liú liàng Flow rate; traffic volume. The measured amount of water, data, or people passing through a point within a given time.
流露 liú lù To inadvertently reveal; to show (emotions or feelings). An unintentional expression of inner feelings.
浏览 liú lǎn To browse; to skim. To look through information, a website, or a document quickly and without reading in depth.
浏览器 liú lǎn qì Web browser. A software application used to access and navigate the internet.
溜 liū To slip away; to sneak off. To leave or move quietly and unobtrusively, often to avoid notice.
溜达 liū da To stroll; to take a leisurely walk. A relaxed, aimless walk with no particular destination.
炉子 lú zi Stove; heater; furnace. A general term for any device that uses fire or heat for cooking or warming, from coal-burning heaters to portabl...
炉灶 lú zào Stove and cooking range; kitchen hearth. Refers to the cooking apparatus used for heating and preparing food, ranging from traditional ea...
留心 liú xīn To pay attention to; to take note of; to be mindful of something. Implies deliberate observation or awareness.
留念 liú niàn To keep as a memento; to serve as a souvenir or keepsake. Something kept or given to commemorate a person, place, or occasion.
留恋 liú liàn To be reluctant to leave; to feel nostalgic attachment to a place, person, or time.
留意 liú yì To pay attention to; to be mindful of; to take note of something. Slightly more polite or formal than 留神.
留神 liú shén To be careful; to pay attention; to watch out. A warning or reminder to stay alert.
笼子 lóng zi Cage; an enclosure made of bars or wire used to contain animals, birds, or objects.
笼统 lǒng tǒng Vague; overly general; sweeping; lacking specificity or precision. Describes statements, plans, or responses that are too broad to be use...
笼罩 lǒng zhào To envelop; to shroud; to cover over completely. Describes something that spreads over an area or situation, often creating a heavy or op...
聋 lóng Deaf; unable to hear. Describes the absence or significant impairment of hearing ability.
聋人 lóng rén Deaf person; a person who is deaf or hard of hearing. Used in formal, educational, and disability-advocacy contexts.
芦花 lú huā Reed catkins; the white, fluffy flower plumes of reeds. A classic image in Chinese poetry and landscape art, evoking late autumn and tran...
路况 lù kuàng Road conditions; the current state of a road in terms of traffic, surface condition, weather-related hazards, and overall drivability.
路段 lù duàn Road section; a specific stretch or segment of a road. Used in traffic, infrastructure, and logistics contexts to refer to a defined port...
路灯 lù dēng Street lamp; road light. A lamp installed on a post along a road or public pathway to illuminate it at night.
路程 lù chéng Distance of a journey; the length of a route from one point to another. Refers to the physical distance or the journey itself in terms of...
路面 lù miàn Road surface; the top layer of a road that vehicles and pedestrians travel on. Refers to the physical material and condition of the road'...
遛 liù To walk (an animal); to stroll; especially to take a pet out for exercise.
隆重 lóng zhòng Grand; solemn; elaborate and ceremonious. Used to describe events, occasions, or ceremonies carried out with great formality and importance.
露面 lòu miàn To show one's face; to appear in public; to make an appearance. Often implies a notable or expected presence that has been absent.
领事 lǐng shì Consul. An official appointed by a government to protect its citizens and promote commercial interests in a foreign city.
领事馆 lǐng shì guǎn Consulate. The official premises of a consul and their staff, located in a foreign city rather than the capital.
领养 lǐng yǎng To adopt. To legally take in and raise a child or animal as one's own.
领土 lǐng tǔ Territory. The land and waters under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of a state.
领域 lǐng yù Field; domain; sphere. An area of activity, study, or specialisation.
领悟 lǐng wù To comprehend; to achieve a deep understanding through reflection and insight. Suggests a moment of intellectual or spiritual realization.
领略 lǐng lüè To appreciate; to experience and understand the charm or essence of something. Implies a deeper, personal engagement with beauty, culture...
鲁莽 lǔ mǎng Rash; reckless; impetuous; acting without sufficient thought or caution. Describes behaviour that is hasty and potentially dangerous or s...
鹿 lù Deer. A graceful, hoofed mammal widely associated in Chinese culture with longevity, good fortune, and high official rank.
龙舟 lóng zhōu Dragon boat. A long, narrow racing boat decorated with a dragon's head and tail, used in the traditional Dragon Boat Festival race.
乱七八糟 luàn qī bā zāo In total disorder; completely messy or chaotic. Describes a state of extreme disorganisation in both physical and abstract contexts.
伦理 lún lǐ Ethics; moral principles governing human conduct and relationships. The systematic study of right and wrong, virtue and duty.
卵 luǎn Egg; ovum; the reproductive cell of a female organism. Also refers to fish roe, insect eggs, or any biological egg.
孪生 luán shēng Twin; born at the same birth. Refers to two or more individuals born together from the same pregnancy.
屡 lǚ Repeatedly; time and again. A formal adverb indicating that an action or event has occurred multiple times.
屡次 lǚ cì Repeatedly; on multiple occasions; again and again. Indicates that an action or event has happened many times.
履行 lǚ xíng To fulfil, carry out, or perform (an obligation, duty, contract, or promise). Implies formal and complete execution of a commitment.
抡 lūn To swing or brandish (a weapon or heavy tool) in a wide circular or sweeping arc; to wield with force.
掠夺 lüè duó To plunder, loot, or seize by force. Implies the violent or coercive taking of resources, property, or rights from others.
旅程 lǚ chéng Journey; trip; the course or stages of travel from start to finish. More formal than 旅途, emphasising the planned route and itinerary.
旅途 lǚ tú Journey; the experience of being in transit or on a trip. Emphasises the state and feelings during travel rather than the itinerary.
率 lǜ Rate; ratio; proportion. Used as a suffix to form compound words expressing statistical measures or percentages.
略微 lüè wēi Slightly; a little bit; to a small degree. Indicates a minor or subtle change or difference.
络绎不绝 luò yì bù jué A continuous, unbroken stream of people or things; an endless flow of visitors, vehicles, or events in succession.
绿地 lǜ dì Green space; an area of land planted with grass, trees, or other vegetation. Usually refers to public parks, lawns, or urban green zones.
绿灯 lǜ dēng Green traffic light; the signal to proceed. Also used figuratively to mean permission, approval, or a go-ahead.
缕 lǚ A strand, thread, or wisp. Used as a measure word for thin, continuous, or filamentous things such as smoke, hair, sunshine, and thread.
萝卜 luó bo Radish; a root vegetable widely consumed in Chinese cuisine, both raw and cooked. Common varieties include white radish (daikon) and red ...
落下 luò xia Fall behind; be left behind; drop; miss or leave out. Used for missing information, lagging behind in progress, or physical dropping.
落地 luò dì Land; touch down (of aircraft); come to fruition or be implemented (of a policy, project, or plan). Also literally means to fall to the g...
落差 luò chā Gap; disparity; a significant difference between two levels, values, or expectations. Also literally refers to the vertical drop in water...
落户 luò hù Settle in a place; register one's household in a new location; become an official resident. Also used for an organisation or enterprise e...
螺丝 luó sī Screw; a threaded fastener used to join materials. Includes both screws and bolts depending on context.
裸 luǒ Bare; naked; unclothed; exposed without covering. Also used metaphorically for undisguised or unvarnished.
裸露 luǒ lù Exposed; bare; uncovered. Describes surfaces, skin, or objects that are not covered or protected.
论坛 lùn tán Forum; a platform or meeting place for public discussion, debate, or exchange of ideas. Both physical symposiums and online discussion pl...
论证 lùn zhèng Demonstrate through reasoning; prove by logical argument; provide evidence and reasoning to support a claim or thesis.
论述 lùn shù Expound; discuss and elaborate on a topic in a systematic and reasoned way. To present a detailed argument or analysis.
路人 lù rén Passerby; a stranger on the street. Refers to someone with no personal connection to the speaker or a given situation.
路子 lù zi Approach, method, or way of doing things; personal connections or informal channels used to accomplish something.
路途 lù tú Journey; the road or distance between two places. Emphasises the physical route and the effort required to travel it.
轮廓 lún kuò Outline; contour; silhouette. The outer boundary or general shape of something. Also used metaphorically for the broad strokes of a plan ...
轮换 lún huàn Rotate; take turns in an alternating sequence. To cycle through positions, duties, or responsibilities systematically.
轮流 lún liú Take turns; do something alternately or in rotation. Each person or group performs an action in sequence.
轮胎 lún tāi Tyre; the rubber covering around a wheel, typically inflated with air, used on vehicles.
铝 lǚ Aluminium (aluminum); chemical element Al, atomic number 13. A lightweight, silvery-white metal and the most abundant metallic element in...
来回 lái huí Back and forth; round trip. As a noun, a round-trip journey.
理事 lǐ shì A director or board member; to manage affairs. Refers to a member of a governing board of an organisation, or the act of handling and man...
罗 luó A net for catching birds; a sieve; to arrange or display; to collect or gather. Also a common surname (Luo).
老大 lǎo dà The eldest child; the boss or leader; greatly or extremely. Can refer to the firstborn in a family, the head of a group, or function as a...
露天 lù tiān Open-air; outdoors; exposed to the sky. Describes locations, activities, or facilities that are not covered by a roof or enclosed structure.
临 lín To face; to approach; to be about to. As a preposition, on the verge of, at the time of.
乐意 lè yì To be willing; to be happy to; to be glad to. As an adjective, willing or pleased.
历时 lì shí To last; to take (time); to span. As an adjective, diachronic (over time).
愣 lèng To be stunned; to be dazed; to stare blankly. As an adjective, rash or blunt.
略 lüè To omit; to略略; brief. As an adverb, slightly or somewhat.
率（成功率） lǜ rate; ratio; proportion (suffix indicating percentage or statistical measure)