N HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 88 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under N.

Pinyin N

乃 nǎi Indeed; then; thus; is/are. A classical Chinese adverb or copula indicating a logical conclusion, affirmation, or identification.
乃至 nǎi zhì And even; ranging to; up to and including; used to extend a range to an extreme or encompassing degree.
内向 nèi xiàng Introverted; reserved; tending toward internal reflection rather than outward social expression.
内存 nèi cún RAM; internal memory; the working memory of a computing device that temporarily holds data in active use.
内幕 nèi mù The inside story; behind-the-scenes truth; backstage information hidden from the public.
内涵 nèi hán Connotation; depth of meaning; inner substance; the hidden layers of richness in language, art, or personal character.
内行 nèi háng An expert; someone with genuine insider knowledge and practical experience in a particular field.
内阁 nèi gé Cabinet; the council of senior ministers forming the executive branch of a parliamentary or constitutional government.
内需 nèi xū Domestic demand; internal consumption; the aggregate demand for goods and services generated within a country's own economy.
匿名 nì míng Anonymous; to conceal one's name or identity. Can function as a verb (to act anonymously) or attributive adjective (anonymous report/lett...
南瓜 nán guā Pumpkin; a large round orange or yellow gourd used as food.
呐喊 nà hǎn To shout loudly; to cry out in support or defiance; a rallying cry or battle shout.
哪知道 nǎ zhī dào Who would have known; unexpectedly; used to express surprise at an unforeseen outcome.
嫩 nèn Tender; delicate; soft; young and fresh; (of a person) inexperienced and green; (of colour) light or pale.
尼龙 ní lóng Nylon; a synthetic polyamide material used in textiles, ropes, and a wide range of manufactured goods.
年夜饭 nián yè fàn New Year's Eve dinner; the family reunion dinner eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕), one of the most important meals in Chinese culture.
年画 nián huà New Year painting; a traditional Chinese decorative print made for the Lunar New Year, typically depicting auspicious themes and symbols.
年终 nián zhōng Year-end; the end of the fiscal or calendar year. Used as a time marker for summaries, bonuses, audits, and evaluations.
年薪 nián xīn Annual salary; the total compensation paid to an employee over the course of one year.
年迈 nián mài Elderly; aged; advanced in years. Describes someone who is old, especially to the point where physical decline is evident.
年限 nián xiàn A fixed number of years; a specified time limit measured in years. Refers to a term of service, the service life of a product, or a statu...
念书 niàn shū To study; to read books; to attend school. Refers to the activity of studying or being enrolled in school.
念念不忘 niàn niàn bù wàng To keep constantly in mind; to be unable to forget; to think about repeatedly. Describes something one cannot stop thinking about or neve...
恼羞成怒 nǎo xiū chéng nù To fly into a rage out of shame; to become furious because one feels embarrassed; angry defensiveness triggered by humiliation.
拟 nǐ To draft or draw up (a document, plan, or proposal); to intend or plan to do something.
拟定 nǐ dìng To formulate, draw up, or finalise a plan, proposal, or document. Implies deliberation resulting in a formal draft or decision.
拿手 ná shǒu Skilled at; expert in; one's specialty or forte.
挠 náo To scratch; to scrape with fingernails or claws; (figuratively) to puzzle over or be at a loss.
泥土 ní tǔ Soil; earth; dirt. The mixture of minerals, organic matter, and particles that makes up the ground surface.
泥潭 ní tán Mud pit; quagmire. Literally a muddy swamp or pool; figuratively, a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.
纳入 nà rù To incorporate into; to include within; to bring something under a framework or system.
纳税 nà shuì To pay taxes; to remit taxes to the government as legally required.
纳税人 nà shuì rén Taxpayer; a person or organisation legally required to pay taxes.
纳闷儿 nà mèn r To feel puzzled, perplexed, or confused; to wonder about something without an explanation.
耐 nài To endure; to withstand; to be resistant to (heat, cold, wear, etc.).
耐人寻味 nài rén xún wèi Thought-provoking; intriguing; worth pondering; having a quality that rewards extended reflection.
耐性 nài xìng Patience; the capacity to endure delay, difficulty, or provocation without losing composure.
能人 néng rén A capable person; someone with remarkable practical ability or talent; a person who can get things done.
能源 néng yuán Energy resources; sources of energy such as coal, oil, gas, and renewables used by industry, transportation, and daily life.
能耗 néng hào Energy consumption; the amount of energy used by a device, system, or industrial process.
脑海 nǎo hǎi The mind; one's mental space; the inner realm of memory, imagination, and thought — depicted as a vast sea.
脑筋 nǎo jīn Brain; mind; wits; mental capacity; one's capacity for thinking and problem-solving.
逆 nì To go against; to defy; to act contrary to something. To move in the opposite direction from what is expected or prescribed.
闹事 nào shì To cause trouble; to stir up unrest; to create a public disturbance or commotion.
闹着玩儿 nào zhe wánr To be joking; not to be serious; to mess around; to do something purely for fun rather than in earnest.
难为情 nán wéi qíng Embarrassed; awkward; to feel embarrassed or put in an awkward position.
难以想象 nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng Hard to imagine; unimaginable; beyond one's ability to picture or conceive.
难以置信 nán yǐ zhì xìn Hard to believe; incredible; unbelievable; beyond credibility.
难关 nán guān A difficult hurdle; a critical and challenging stage; a formidable trial that must be overcome.
难处 nán chù Difficulty; a hard point; a predicament or awkward situation one finds oneself in.
难得一见 nán dé yī jiàn Rare to see; seldom encountered; something exceptionally uncommon or hard to come across.
难点 nán diǎn A difficult point; a crux; the specific aspect of a problem or task that is hardest to address or resolve.
难说 nán shuō Hard to say; difficult to determine or predict; uncertain or unclear.
黏 nián Sticky; glutinous; adhesive. Describes something that adheres or clings. Also used figuratively to describe a person who is clingy or har...
农作物 nóng zuò wù Crops; agricultural produce; plants cultivated for food or industrial use.
农历 nóng lì The Chinese lunar calendar; the traditional lunisolar calendar used in China.
农场 nóng chǎng A farm; an agricultural estate where crops are grown or animals are raised.
农民工 nóng mín gōng A migrant worker; a rural labourer who has moved to cities for work.
凝固 níng gù To solidify; to congeal; to become rigid or fixed; the process of a liquid turning into a solid.
凝聚 níng jù To condense; to coalesce; to bring together; to concentrate (energy, effort, or people).
女婿 nǚ xu Son-in-law; a woman's husband as referred to by her parents.
奴隶 nú lì Slave; one who is owned by and completely subject to another person. Also used figuratively for total subjugation.
娘 niáng Mother; a term of address for one's mother in certain dialects; also used in compounds referring to women.
宁可 nìng kě Would rather; prefer to (do X even at a cost). Expresses a preference for one option despite its difficulty or sacrifice.
宁愿 nìng yuàn Would rather; prefer to. Expresses a willingness to choose one option over another, often despite inconvenience.
尿 niào Urine; to urinate. Used as both a noun (urine) and a verb (to urinate).
弄虚作假 nòng xū zuò jiǎ To engage in fraud and deception; to falsify; to create false appearances. An idiomatic four-character phrase (成语).
念头 niàn tou A thought; an idea that crosses one's mind; a mental impulse or notion.
扭头 niǔ tóu To turn one's head; to look back or sideways by turning the head.
扭曲 niǔ qū To distort; to twist out of shape; to warp (physically or metaphorically).
扭转 niǔ zhuǎn To reverse; to turn around; to change the direction of a situation.
拧 níng To twist; to wring; to turn (a knob or tap); to pinch and twist.
挪 nuó To move; to shift; to relocate something slightly from its place.
捏 niē To pinch; to squeeze between fingers; to knead; to shape by pressing.
暖烘烘 nuǎn hōng hōng Warmly comfortable; toasty; pleasantly warm throughout. An onomatopoeic-style reduplicated form.
浓厚 nóng hòu Strong; thick; dense; intense. Describes a deep or rich quality of atmosphere, interest, or flavour.
浓缩 nóng suō To concentrate; to condense; to distil into a more potent or compact form.
浓郁 nóng yù Rich; fragrant; full-bodied; deeply evocative. Describes an intense, pleasant quality in scent, flavour, or cultural atmosphere.
浓重 nóng zhòng Dense; heavy; thick; deep in a weighty or oppressive sense. Used for colours, accents, atmospheres, or moods of strong intensity.
纽带 niǔ dài A bond; a link; a tie that connects people, groups, or nations.
纽扣 niǔ kòu A button (on clothing); a fastener sewn onto fabric.
虐待 nüè dài To abuse; to mistreat; to subject to cruel or inhumane treatment.
诺言 nuò yán A promise; a pledge; a vow made to another person.
酿造 niàng zào To brew; to ferment; to produce through a fermentation process, such as wine, vinegar, or beer.
鸟巢 niǎo cháo A bird's nest; also the colloquial name for the National Stadium in Beijing (2008 Olympics venue).
难怪 nán guài No wonder; it is not surprising that. As an adverb, expressing understanding of a previously puzzling situation.
能耐 néng nai Ability; capability; skill. Refers to a person's competence or talent to accomplish tasks, often used in colloquial speech.
难堪 nán kān To feel embarrassed; unbearable. As an adjective, awkward, humiliating, or intolerable.