L HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

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Pinyin L

领域 lǐng yù Field; domain; sphere. An area of activity, study, or specialisation.
来年 lái nián Next year; the coming year. The year that follows the current one.
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...
联邦 lián bāng Federation; federal union. A political organisation in which constituent units are united under a central government while retaining a de...
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...
罗 luó A net for catching birds; a sieve; to arrange or display; to collect or gather. Also a common surname (Luo).
率 lǜ Rate; ratio; proportion. Used as a suffix to form compound words expressing statistical measures or percentages.
灵魂 líng hún Soul; spirit. The immaterial essence of a person, or the core and driving essence of something.
领土 lǐng tǔ Territory. The land and waters under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of a state.
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.
累计 lěi jì Cumulative total; accumulated sum or count; to add up to a total.
流量 liú liàng Flow rate; traffic volume. The measured amount of water, data, or people passing through a point within a given time.
伦理 lún lǐ Ethics; moral principles governing human conduct and relationships. The systematic study of right and wrong, virtue and duty.
劳动力 láo dòng lì Labor force; workforce; workers. The people available to work.
狼 láng Wolf. A wild carnivorous mammal that lives and hunts in packs.
垄断 lǒng duàn To monopolise; to have exclusive control over a market, resource, or activity. Also used as a noun meaning monopoly.
凌晨 líng chén The small hours of the morning; the period from midnight to dawn, typically around 1–5 a.m.
略 lüè To omit; to略略; brief. As an adverb, slightly or somewhat.
勒 lēi To tie tightly; to bind; to strap; to fasten something securely with a rope or cord.
论述 lùn shù Expound; discuss and elaborate on a topic in a systematic and reasoned way. To present a detailed argument or analysis.
临 lín To face; to approach; to be about to. As a preposition, on the verge of, at the time of.
路人 lù rén Passerby; a stranger on the street. Refers to someone with no personal connection to the speaker or a given situation.
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...
浏览 liú lǎn To browse; to skim. To look through information, a website, or a document quickly and without reading in depth.
类别 lèi bié Category; classification; type; class.
流域 liú yù River basin; the geographic area drained by a river and its tributaries.
流程 liú chéng Process; workflow; procedure. A sequence of steps or stages through which a task or operation is carried out.
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.
履行 lǚ xíng To fulfil, carry out, or perform (an obligation, duty, contract, or promise). Implies formal and complete execution of a commitment.
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...
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...
滥用 làn yòng To abuse; to misuse. Using something excessively or improperly.
临床 lín chuáng Clinical; relating to direct patient care and treatment. Describes medical practice, research, or training that involves direct interacti...
零售 líng shòu To sell at retail; retail sales. Refers to the direct sale of goods to consumers in small quantities.
连任 lián rèn To be re-elected or re-appointed to the same position; to serve consecutive terms in office.
乐园 lè yuán Paradise; wonderland; a place of joy and happiness; amusement park.
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...
来临 lái lín To arrive; to come; to approach. The arrival of a time, season, or event.
掠夺 lüè duó To plunder, loot, or seize by force. Implies the violent or coercive taking of resources, property, or rights from others.
历程 lì chéng Course of development; journey; the process through which something or someone has passed over a significant period of time.
灵 líng Nimble; clever; effective; spiritual. Describes something or someone that is quick, responsive, or effective.
论证 lùn zhèng Demonstrate through reasoning; prove by logical argument; provide evidence and reasoning to support a claim or thesis.
浏览器 liú lǎn qì Web browser. A software application used to access and navigate the internet.
灵感 líng gǎn Inspiration; creative insight. A sudden flash of creative thought or artistic enlightenment.
蜡烛 là zhú Candle. A cylindrical piece of wax with an embedded wick, burned to provide light.
累积 lěi jī To accumulate; to build up gradually over time.
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 ...
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...
连锁 lián suǒ Chain; linked in a series. Describes businesses, reactions, or events that are interconnected in a chain-like structure.
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...
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.
流入 liú rù To flow into; to pour in. The movement of water, funds, people, or information into a place or system.
流氓 liú máng Hooligan; rogue; gangster. A person who behaves in a disreputable, lawless, or intimidating manner.
疗法 liáo fǎ Therapy; treatment method; a specific approach used to treat an illness or condition.
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.
立体 lì tǐ Three-dimensional; solid; having length, breadth, and height. By extension, comprehensive, multi-faceted, or multi-layered.
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.
来访 lái fǎng To visit; to come for a visit. Arriving at a place for an official or scheduled visit.
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.
良心 liáng xīn Conscience; moral sense; the innate moral awareness that guides ethical behaviour.
来源于 lái yuán yú To originate from; to derive from; to come from.
流血 liú xuè To bleed; to shed blood. Refers both literally to physical bleeding and metaphorically to sacrifice or loss in conflict.
列举 liè jǔ To enumerate; to list; to cite examples. To present items one by one in a systematic and explicit manner.
流失 liú shī To drain away; to be lost or depleted. Used for the irreversible loss of resources, talent, or water.
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...
猎人 liè rén Hunter. A person who hunts wild animals, either as a livelihood, a traditional practice, or a sport.
礼仪 lǐ yí Etiquette; protocol; ceremonial rites; the rules and customs governing formal behaviour and conduct.
炼 liàn To smelt; to refine; to temper; to forge through rigorous effort. Refers to purifying metal through heat or, figuratively, to building ch...
轮胎 lún tāi Tyre; the rubber covering around a wheel, typically inflated with air, used on vehicles.
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.
黎明 lí míng Dawn; daybreak; the first light of day. Refers to the period at or just before sunrise.
流向 liú xiàng Direction of flow; the route or direction in which something moves or is distributed, including capital, population, or water.
捞 lāo To fish out; to scoop up; to retrieve from liquid. Also: to gain illicitly.
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...
冷漠 lěng mò Indifferent; emotionally detached; aloof. Describes a sustained attitude of cold disinterest towards others.
历来 lì lái Throughout history; from time immemorial; always; invariably. States that something has been consistently true across all past time.
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.
良 liáng Good; fine; excellent; virtuous. A literary and formal adjective expressing high quality or moral goodness.
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.
流浪 liú làng To wander; to roam without a fixed home. Living without a stable residence, often in poverty or by choice.
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.
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.
浪 làng Wave. Moving water in the form of crests and troughs.
轮流 lún liú Take turns; do something alternately or in rotation. Each person or group performs an action in sequence.
历时 lì shí To last; to take (time); to span. As an adjective, diachronic (over time).
乐意 lè yì To be willing; to be happy to; to be glad to. As an adjective, willing or pleased.
鹿 lù Deer. A graceful, hoofed mammal widely associated in Chinese culture with longevity, good fortune, and high official rank.
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...
亮点 liàng diǎn Highlight; bright spot; standout feature; the most notable or impressive aspect of something.
溜 liū To slip away; to sneak off. To leave or move quietly and unobtrusively, often to avoid notice.
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'...
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.
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.
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.
来回 lái huí Back and forth; round trip. As a noun, a round-trip journey.
劳务 láo wù Labor services; contracted work. Services involving physical or professional labor.
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.
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.
力求 lì qiú To strive for; to make every effort to achieve. Conveys strong, active determination to accomplish a specific goal.
隆重 lóng zhòng Grand; solemn; elaborate and ceremonious. Used to describe events, occasions, or ceremonies carried out with great formality and importance.
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.
流泪 liú lèi To shed tears; to cry. The physical act of tears flowing from the eyes due to emotion.
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.
喇叭 lǎ ba Horn; trumpet; loudspeaker. Any device that amplifies or projects sound.
栏 lán Railing; fence; column (in publishing). A barrier or designated section.
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.
礼服 lǐ fú Formal dress; ceremonial attire; an outfit worn for special or official occasions.
领事 lǐng shì Consul. An official appointed by a government to protect its citizens and promote commercial interests in a foreign city.
流畅 liú chàng Fluent; smooth; flowing. Describes speech, writing, movement, or processes that proceed without interruption or difficulty.
来电 lái diàn Incoming call; to have an incoming call; to feel a spark (romantic).
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...
铝 lǚ Aluminium (aluminum); chemical element Al, atomic number 13. A lightweight, silvery-white metal and the most abundant metallic element in...
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.
辣椒 là jiāo Chili pepper; hot pepper. A spicy vegetable used extensively in Chinese cuisine.
老化 lǎo huà To age; to deteriorate with age; aging. The process of becoming old.
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...
里程碑 lǐ chéng bēi Milestone; a significant marker of progress or achievement. Literally, a stone marker on a road indicating distance.
牢固 láo gù Firm; solid; secure. Strong and unlikely to break or fail.
老人家 lǎo ren jia Elderly person; respectful term for an old person. A polite address for seniors.
冷酷 lěng kù Cold-hearted; ruthless; merciless. Describes a person or behaviour devoid of warmth, compassion, or empathy.
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.
蓝图 lán tú Blueprint; master plan. A detailed plan or vision for the future.
粒 lì A measure word for small, round, or granular objects such as grains, seeds, pills, bullets, or beads.
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 ...
来宾 lái bīn Guest; visitor. A person who comes to attend an event or visit a place.
劣势 liè shì Disadvantage; inferior position; weakness. A state of being at a disadvantage relative to competitors or in a given context.
笼子 lóng zi Cage; an enclosure made of bars or wire used to contain animals, birds, or objects.
拉动 lā dòng To drive; to stimulate; to boost. Causing growth or movement in something else.
领会 lǐng huì To grasp; to comprehend the true meaning or spirit of something. Implies a deeper level of understanding beyond surface knowledge.
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.
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.
领养 lǐng yǎng To adopt. To legally take in and raise a child or animal as one's own.
礼品 lǐ pǐn Gift; present; an item given as a token of respect, appreciation, or celebration.
屡 lǚ Repeatedly; time and again. A formal adverb indicating that an action or event has occurred multiple times.
料到 liào dào To anticipate; to foresee; to have expected. To have predicted or guessed in advance that something would happen.
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.
搂 lǒu To hug; to hold in one's arms; to embrace. Typically implies a close, affectionate hold around the shoulders or body.
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...
连夜 lián yè That very night; overnight; without waiting for daylight. Describes acting urgently and immediately, often through the night.
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.
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...
良性 liáng xìng Benign; positive; healthy; constructive. Describes something that develops in a positive direction or has no harmful consequences.
懒得 lǎn de Can't be bothered to; too lazy to. Not wanting to make the effort.
牢记 láo jì To keep firmly in mind; to remember well. Committing something to memory.
领悟 lǐng wù To comprehend; to achieve a deep understanding through reflection and insight. Suggests a moment of intellectual or spiritual realization.
老汉 lǎo hàn Old man; elderly gentleman. A colloquial term for an elderly male.
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...
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...
裸露 luǒ lù Exposed; bare; uncovered. Describes surfaces, skin, or objects that are not covered or protected.
凉爽 liáng shuǎng Cool and refreshing; pleasantly cool. Describes a comfortable, moderate coolness, especially of weather, air, or environment.
裸 luǒ Bare; naked; unclothed; exposed without covering. Also used metaphorically for undisguised or unvarnished.
拦 lán To block; to stop; to intercept. Physically preventing movement or passage.
卵 luǎn Egg; ovum; the reproductive cell of a female organism. Also refers to fish roe, insect eggs, or any biological egg.
愣 lèng To be stunned; to be dazed; to stare blankly. As an adjective, rash or blunt.
懒惰 lǎn duò Lazy; idle; slothful. Habitually avoiding work or effort.
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.
落差 luò chā Gap; disparity; a significant difference between two levels, values, or expectations. Also literally refers to the vertical drop in water...
牢牢 láo láo Firmly; securely; tightly. In a manner that is solid and unyielding.
灵敏 líng mǐn Sensitive; responsive; keen. Describes a high degree of sensitivity to stimuli or rapid, accurate responsiveness to change.
辽阔 liáo kuò Vast; boundless; extensive. Describes an expansive space or territory that stretches beyond the limits of sight.
零钱 líng qián Small change; coins; loose money. Refers to low-denomination coins or the change returned after a purchase.
脸颊 liǎn jiá Cheek; the fleshy side of the face between the eye and the jaw.
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.
屡次 lǚ cì Repeatedly; on multiple occasions; again and again. Indicates that an action or event has happened many times.
栏杆 lán gān Railing; banister; guardrail. A barrier made of posts and crossbars.
离奇 lí qí Strange; bizarre; extraordinary; uncanny. Describes events or situations that are unusually odd or difficult to explain.
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
廉政 lián zhèng Clean and honest governance; to uphold integrity in government. Refers to the practice of administering public affairs without corruption.
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.
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.
拉拢 lā lǒng To win over; to draw in; to court. Deliberately trying to gain someone's support or loyalty.
疗效 liáo xiào Therapeutic effect; curative effect; the effectiveness of a medical treatment in producing the desired health outcome.
留心 liú xīn To pay attention to; to take note of; to be mindful of something. Implies deliberate observation or awareness.
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.
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.
来历 lái lì Origin; background; history. Where something or someone comes from.
冷笑 lěng xiào To sneer; to laugh coldly or scornfully. A derisive, contemptuous laugh conveying mockery rather than genuine amusement.
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.
姥姥 lǎo lao Maternal grandmother. The mother of one's mother.
鲁莽 lǔ mǎng Rash; reckless; impetuous; acting without sufficient thought or caution. Describes behaviour that is hasty and potentially dangerous or s...
螺丝 luó sī Screw; a threaded fastener used to join materials. Includes both screws and bolts depending on context.
雷同 léi tóng Identical; suspiciously similar; (implying) plagiarised or unoriginal; a carbon copy.
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...
劣质 liè zhì Inferior quality; substandard; shoddy. Describes products, materials, or work that fall significantly below acceptable standards.
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.
蜡 là Wax. A substance used for candles, sealing, polishing, and various industrial applications.
老实说 lǎo shi shuō To be honest; frankly speaking; honestly. An adverbial phrase used to introduce a candid or sincere admission.
流露 liú lù To inadvertently reveal; to show (emotions or feelings). An unintentional expression of inner feelings.
聋 lóng Deaf; unable to hear. Describes the absence or significant impairment of hearing ability.
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.
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...
唠叨 láo dao To nag; to chatter; to go on and on. Talking repetitively about the same thing.
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...
励志 lì zhì Inspirational; motivational; to inspire and strengthen one's will or determination. Describes content or actions that stoke ambition and ...
留恋 liú liàn To be reluctant to leave; to feel nostalgic attachment to a place, person, or time.
缆车 lǎn chē Cable car; aerial tramway. A transportation vehicle suspended from cables.
来龙去脉 lái lóng qù mài The ins and outs; the whole story from beginning to end.
狼狈 láng bèi In a difficult situation; in an awkward predicament; disheveled and embarrassed.
轮换 lún huàn Rotate; take turns in an alternating sequence. To cycle through positions, duties, or responsibilities systematically.
亮丽 liàng lì Bright and beautiful; dazzling; radiant. Describes something visually striking in both luminosity and elegance.
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...
略微 lüè wēi Slightly; a little bit; to a small degree. Indicates a minor or subtle change or difference.
拉锁 lā suǒ Zipper. A fastening device with interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding mechanism.
路况 lù kuàng Road conditions; the current state of a road in terms of traffic, surface condition, weather-related hazards, and overall drivability.
猎犬 liè quǎn Hunting dog; hound. A dog bred and trained for tracking, chasing, or retrieving game during hunting.
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.
劳累 láo lèi Tired from work; fatigued; worn out. Physical and mental exhaustion from labor.
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.
遛 liù To walk (an animal); to stroll; especially to take a pet out for exercise.
冷门 lěng mén An unpopular or obscure field; a dark horse; an unexpected upset or outsider result. Literally 'cold gate/door.'
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...
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.
笼统 lǒng tǒng Vague; overly general; sweeping; lacking specificity or precision. Describes statements, plans, or responses that are too broad to be use...
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.
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).
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.
绿灯 lǜ dēng Green traffic light; the signal to proceed. Also used figuratively to mean permission, approval, or a go-ahead.
领略 lǐng lüè To appreciate; to experience and understand the charm or essence of something. Implies a deeper, personal engagement with beauty, culture...
老字号 lǎo zì hao A time-honoured brand; a long-established business or shop with a distinguished heritage.
灵巧 líng qiǎo Dexterous; nimble; ingeniously crafted. Describes fine physical skill or cleverly designed objects.
柳树 liǔ shù Willow tree. A deciduous tree known for its long, drooping branches, often found near water.
老远 lǎo yuǎn From very far away; at a great distance. A colloquial intensifier emphasising how far something is.
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...
利索 lì suo Nimble and efficient; neat and clean without hesitation. Describes someone who acts quickly, decisively, and without mess or delay.
淋 lín To drench; to pour over; to be soaked by liquid. To have liquid fall or be poured heavily onto someone or something.
孪生 luán shēng Twin; born at the same birth. Refers to two or more individuals born together from the same pregnancy.
抡 lūn To swing or brandish (a weapon or heavy tool) in a wide circular or sweeping arc; to wield with force.
灵通 líng tōng Well-informed; having good connections or access to inside information. Describes someone who is always in the know.
两口子 liǎng kǒu zi Husband and wife; a married couple. A colloquial and affectionate term for a couple living together.
零花钱 líng huā qián Pocket money; allowance; small sums of money for casual personal spending.
留神 liú shén To be careful; to pay attention; to watch out. A warning or reminder to stay alert.
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...
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.
溜达 liū da To stroll; to take a leisurely walk. A relaxed, aimless walk with no particular destination.
啦啦队 lā la duì Cheerleading squad; pep squad. A group that performs routines and cheers to support a team.
腊月 là yuè The twelfth lunar month; the month before Chinese New Year.
棱角 léng jiǎo Edges and corners; sharp edges; (figuratively) a strong, uncompromising personality or rough edges in one's character.
莲子 lián zǐ Lotus seed; the edible seed of the lotus plant, widely used in Chinese cuisine, herbal medicine, and desserts.
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...
冷酷无情 lěng kù wú qíng Cold-hearted and utterly heartless; pitilessly cruel. A four-character expression intensifying total merciless indifference.
离谱儿 lí pǔr Outrageous; way out of line; absurd; going far beyond acceptable limits. A colloquial exclamation of disbelief.
廉正 lián zhèng Honest and upright; incorrupt and principled. Describes someone who is both morally clean and righteously firm.
聋人 lóng rén Deaf person; a person who is deaf or hard of hearing. Used in formal, educational, and disability-advocacy contexts.
率（成功率） lǜ rate; ratio; proportion (suffix indicating percentage or statistical measure)
涝 lào Waterlogged; flooded; suffering from inundation due to excessive rainfall.
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...
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...
帘子 lián zi Curtain; hanging panel of fabric, bamboo, or beads used to cover a window, doorway, or opening.
老伴儿 lǎo bànr Spouse in old age; life partner. A term of endearment for one's elderly husband or wife.
连绵 lián mián Continuous and unbroken; stretching on without interruption. Used for mountains, rain, or sound that extends endlessly.
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...
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...
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...
潦草 liáo cǎo Careless; hasty; sloppy. Describes handwriting that is illegible or work done carelessly without proper attention.
姥爷 lǎo ye Maternal grandfather. The father of one's mother.
寥寥无几 liáo liáo wú jǐ Very few; hardly any; a tiny handful. Describes a quantity that is extremely small or scant.
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.
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...
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.