T HSK 7-9 Vocabulary
Browse 243 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under T.
Pinyin T
- 他人 tā rén Others; other people. A formal way to refer to people other than oneself.
- 台球 tái qiú Billiards; pool; snooker. A cue sport played on a table with balls.
- 坛 tán Altar; platform; forum; circle (of a particular field). Also: a jar or jug.
- 坦克 tǎn kè Tank. An armored military vehicle with caterpillar tracks and a rotating turret.
- 坦然 tǎn rán Calm and composed; unperturbed; at ease. Facing situations without anxiety or pretense.
- 坦率 tǎn shuài Frank; candid; straightforward. Speaking directly and honestly without evasion.
- 坦白 tǎn bái Frank; candid; to confess. Being honest and open, or admitting to wrongdoing.
- 坦诚 tǎn chéng Candid; sincere; open and honest. Describes genuine, straightforward communication.
- 堂 táng Hall; measure word for classes or sessions. Also a component in kinship terms for paternal relatives.
- 塌 tā To collapse; to cave in. Describes structures falling down or sinking.
- 太平 tài píng Peaceful; tranquil; safe and sound. Describes a state of peace and stability.
- 太极 tài jí Tai chi; the Supreme Ultimate. A philosophical concept representing the source of yin and yang.
- 太极拳 tài jí quán Tai chi (martial art); Taijiquan. A Chinese internal martial art known for slow, flowing movements.
- 弹性 tán xìng Elasticity; flexibility. The ability to stretch and return, or to adapt to circumstances.
- 探 tàn To explore; to probe; to reach for; to visit. Investigating or reaching out.
- 探亲 tàn qīn To visit relatives. Making a trip specifically to see family members.
- 探望 tàn wàng To visit; to call on; to go see. Visiting someone, especially the sick, elderly, or distant.
- 探求 tàn qiú To seek; to explore; to search for. Actively pursuing knowledge, truth, or solutions.
- 探测 tàn cè To detect; to probe; to sense. Using instruments to discover or measure.
- 探险 tàn xiǎn To explore; to go on an adventure; exploration. Venturing into unknown or dangerous places.
- 毯子 tǎn zi Blanket. A soft covering used for warmth, typically on beds or sofas.
- 汤圆 tāng yuán Glutinous rice balls; tangyuan. Sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour, often filled with sesame or red bean paste.
- 泰斗 tài dǒu Leading authority; giant in a field; doyen. Someone of the highest standing in their field.
- 炭 tàn Charcoal. Carbonized wood used for fuel, filtering, or drawing.
- 痰 tán Phlegm; sputum. Mucus expelled from the respiratory system.
- 瘫 tān To be paralyzed; to collapse (from exhaustion); limp. Physical inability to move or extreme exhaustion.
- 瘫痪 tān huàn To be paralyzed; paralysis; to be crippled. Complete loss of function in body or system.
- 碳 tàn Carbon. The chemical element (C), fundamental to organic chemistry and life.
- 糖果 táng guǒ Candy; sweets; confectionery. General term for sweet treats.
- 胎 tāi Fetus; embryo; tire (of a vehicle). Also a measure word for pregnancies.
- 胎儿 tāi ér Fetus; unborn baby. Medical and everyday term for a baby before birth.
- 谈不上 tán bu shàng Cannot be called; doesn't really count as; not quite. Used to downplay or qualify something.
- 谈到 tán dào To mention; to speak of; when it comes to. Introduces a topic in conversation.
- 谈论 tán lùn To discuss; to talk about. A somewhat formal word for discussing topics.
- 谈起 tán qǐ To mention; to bring up; to start talking about. Often triggers memories or emotions.
- 贪 tān To be greedy; to covet; to crave. Wanting more than one needs or deserves.
- 贪婪 tān lán Greedy; avaricious; rapacious. Intense, excessive desire especially for wealth or power.
- 贪污 tān wū To embezzle; to be corrupt. Illegally taking public or company funds for personal use.
- 贪玩儿 tān wánr To be fond of playing; playful; more interested in fun than work. Often describes children.
- 踏上 tà shang To step onto; to embark on. Often used for beginning journeys or new phases of life.
- 体制 tǐ zhì System; regime; institutional structure or framework.
- 体温 tǐ wēn Body temperature. The internal temperature of a person or animal.
- 体系 tǐ xì System; framework; organized structure of interconnected elements.
- 体能 tǐ néng Physical fitness; physical capability; stamina.
- 体谅 tǐ liàng To be understanding; to show consideration; to sympathize with someone's situation.
- 体质 tǐ zhì Constitution; physical condition; one's natural bodily makeup.
- 体贴 tǐ tiē To be considerate of; thoughtful; attentive to someone's needs.
- 倘若 tǎng ruò If; supposing; in case. A formal conditional conjunction.
- 剃 tì To shave; to remove hair with a razor or blade.
- 剔除 tī chú To eliminate; to remove; to weed out. Careful removal of unwanted elements.
- 天分 tiān fèn Natural talent; innate gift; aptitude.
- 天地 tiān dì Heaven and earth; the world; the universe; scope or realm.
- 天平 tiān píng Balance scale; scales used for weighing.
- 天桥 tiān qiáo Overpass; pedestrian footbridge; elevated walkway.
- 天生 tiān shēng Innate; born with; natural from birth.
- 天经地义 tiān jīng dì yì A matter of course; perfectly natural and right; unquestionable.
- 天赋 tiān fù Natural gift; innate talent; to be endowed with natural ability.
- 天长地久 tiān cháng dì jiǔ As eternal as heaven and earth; everlasting; enduring forever.
- 天鹅 tiān é Swan. A large aquatic bird with a long neck, known for elegance and grace.
- 掏钱 tāo qián To pay; to shell out money; to foot the bill.
- 提名 tí míng To nominate; nomination. Putting forward a candidate for consideration.
- 提心吊胆 tí xīn diào dǎn To be on tenterhooks; to be anxious and fearful; to have one's heart in one's mouth.
- 提拔 tí bá To promote; to elevate to a higher position. Professional advancement.
- 提早 tí zǎo To advance; to move up (in time); earlier than planned.
- 提炼 tí liàn To extract; to refine; to distill. Drawing out essence from raw material.
- 提议 tí yì To propose; proposal; suggestion. Putting forward an idea for consideration.
- 提速 tí sù To speed up; to accelerate. Increasing the pace of something.
- 替换 tì huàn To replace; to substitute; to swap out one thing for another.
- 替身 tì shēn Stand-in; body double; substitute person.
- 梯子 tī zi Ladder. A climbing tool with rungs.
- 淌 tǎng To flow; to drip; to stream. Describes liquid flowing or dripping down.
- 淘 táo To wash in a pan; to scour; to dredge. Also: to search for or select through.
- 淘气 táo qì Naughty; mischievous; playful. Describes children who are spirited and unruly.
- 淘汰 táo tài To eliminate; to phase out; to weed out. Removing what is inferior or outdated.
- 滔滔不绝 tāo tāo bù jué To talk incessantly; to go on and on; eloquent and unstoppable.
- 特产 tè chǎn Local specialty; regional product. Distinctive goods from a particular place.
- 特例 tè lì Special case; exception; anomaly. Something that deviates from the norm.
- 特制 tè zhì Specially made; custom-made; tailor-made. Produced for a specific purpose or person.
- 特权 tè quán Privilege; special rights. Advantages or powers granted to select individuals or groups.
- 特质 tè zhì Special quality; distinctive characteristic; trait. What makes something unique.
- 特邀 tè yāo Specially invited. An invitation extended with particular regard.
- 特长 tè cháng Special skill; forte; strong point. An area of particular talent or expertise.
- 糖尿病 táng niào bìng Diabetes. A chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels.
- 腾 téng To gallop; to rise; to soar. Also: to vacate or make room.
- 藤椅 téng yǐ Rattan chair; wicker chair. Traditional furniture made from woven rattan.
- 讨 tǎo To ask for; to demand; to beg. Also: to invite or provoke (trouble).
- 讨人喜欢 tǎo rén xǐ huan Likeable; pleasing; endearing. Someone or something that attracts people's favor.
- 讨价还价 tǎo jià huán jià To bargain; to haggle; to negotiate a price.
- 讨好 tǎo hǎo To curry favor; to ingratiate oneself; to try to please.
- 逃亡 táo wáng To flee; to go into exile; to be a fugitive. Escaping to avoid capture or persecution.
- 逃生 táo shēng To escape with one's life; to flee for survival. Emergency escape from danger.
- 逃避 táo bì To escape; to evade; to avoid. To shirk or run away from responsibilities or reality.
- 陶冶 táo yě To mold; to cultivate; to refine (character or sentiments). Figurative shaping of personality.
- 陶瓷 táo cí Ceramics; pottery; porcelain. Traditional Chinese craft material.
- 陶醉 táo zuì To be intoxicated with; to be enthralled by; to revel in. Deep enjoyment or absorption.
- 停业 tíng yè To close (a business); to cease operations; business closure.
- 停放 tíng fàng To park; to place (a vehicle); to leave standing.
- 停泊 tíng bó To anchor; to moor; to berth (of ships).
- 停电 tíng diàn Power outage; blackout; to have no electricity.
- 停车位 tíng chē wèi Parking space; parking spot.
- 停顿 tíng dùn To pause; to halt temporarily; a pause.
- 同伙 tóng huǒ Accomplice; confederate; partner in crime.
- 同伴 tóng bàn Companion; partner; fellow traveler.
- 同年 tóng nián The same year; of the same age; in that same year.
- 同感 tóng gǎn Same feeling; to share the sentiment; empathy.
- 同步 tóng bù To synchronize; simultaneous; in sync.
- 同盟 tóng méng Alliance; league; to form an alliance.
- 同等 tóng děng Equal; equivalent; of the same level or rank.
- 同类 tóng lèi Of the same kind; similar type; kindred; peers.
- 听从 tīng cóng To obey; to follow; to comply with.
- 听话 tīng huà Obedient; well-behaved. To do as one is told.
- 填充 tián chōng To fill; to stuff; to pad.
- 填写 tián xiě To fill in; to fill out (a form, application, etc.).
- 填补 tián bǔ To fill in; to make up for; to compensate for a gap or deficiency.
- 天主教 tiān zhǔ jiào Catholicism; the Catholic Church.
- 天使 tiān shǐ Angel. A divine messenger or benevolent spiritual being.
- 天性 tiān xìng Innate nature; natural disposition; inborn character.
- 天线 tiān xiàn Antenna. A device for receiving or transmitting radio signals.
- 帖子 tiě zi Post; thread (online forum, social media).
- 挑剔 tiāo ti Picky; fussy; particular; to find fault.
- 挑衅 tiǎo xìn To provoke; to challenge aggressively; provocation.
- 挑起 tiǎo qǐ To provoke; to stir up; to incite (conflict, trouble).
- 条例 tiáo lì Regulations; ordinance; rules (usually governmental or organizational).
- 条款 tiáo kuǎn Clause; provision; terms (of a contract or agreement).
- 条约 tiáo yuē Treaty; pact; formal agreement between nations.
- 添加 tiān jiā To add; to append; to include.
- 甜头 tián tou Benefit; advantage; sweetness (figurative). Something good gained from an action.
- 甜美 tián měi Sweet and lovely; having a pleasing sweetness (of voice, appearance, or personality).
- 甜蜜 tián mì Sweet; honeyed; blissful (especially of relationships or feelings).
- 舔 tiǎn To lick. Also slang for fawning over someone excessively.
- 调侃 tiáo kǎn To tease; to make fun of; to banter.
- 调控 tiáo kòng To regulate; to control; to adjust and manage (policies, economy, etc.).
- 调料 tiáo liào Seasoning; condiment; flavoring.
- 调试 tiáo shì To debug; to test and adjust; to calibrate.
- 贴切 tiē qiè Apt; fitting; appropriate; to the point.
- 跳伞 tiào sǎn To parachute; skydiving.
- 跳动 tiào dòng To beat; to pulsate; to throb (of heart, pulse, flame, etc.).
- 跳槽 tiào cáo To change jobs; to job-hop.
- 跳跃 tiào yuè To jump; to leap; to bound.
- 通俗 tōng sú Popular; common; easy to understand; colloquial.
- 通告 tōng gào Notice; announcement; to notify publicly.
- 通宵 tōng xiāo All night; throughout the night; to stay up all night.
- 通往 tōng wǎng To lead to; to go to; heading toward.
- 通畅 tōng chàng Smooth; unobstructed; flowing freely (of traffic, communication, etc.).
- 通缉 tōng jī To issue a wanted notice; to put out an arrest warrant for someone.
- 通行证 tōng xíng zhèng Pass; permit; laissez-passer; travel document.
- 通车 tōng chē To open to traffic; to begin operation (of a road, railway, etc.).
- 通通 tōng tōng All; entirely; completely; the whole lot.
- 通顺 tōng shùn Smooth; fluent; coherent (of writing or speech).
- 通风 tōng fēng To ventilate; ventilation; to let air circulate.
- 偷懒 tōu lǎn To slack off; to be lazy; to shirk work; to take shortcuts.
- 偷看 tōu kàn To peek; to sneak a look; to spy on; to read secretly.
- 偷窥 tōu kuī To peep; to voyeuristically spy on; to secretly observe.
- 凸 tū Convex; protruding; raised; bulging out.
- 凸显 tū xiǎn To stand out; to become prominent; to highlight; to accentuate.
- 同人 tóng rén Fan-created works; people of the same profession or hobby; like-minded individuals.
- 同志 tóng zhì Comrade; person with shared ideals; colloquially, a gay person.
- 同舟共济 tóng zhōu gòng jì To be in the same boat; to pull together in times of trouble; to share a common fate.
- 团伙 tuán huǒ Gang; criminal group; ring. An organized group of people engaged in illegal activities.
- 团员 tuán yuán League member; member of an organization. Specifically refers to a member of the Communist Youth League of China, or generally a member o...
- 团圆 tuán yuán To reunite; reunion; being together as a family. The joyful coming together of family members, especially during festivals.
- 团聚 tuán jù To reunite; reunion; to gather together. Family members or close friends coming together after being apart.
- 图像 tú xiàng Image; picture; visual representation; graphics.
- 图形 tú xíng Figure; graph; pattern; geometric shape. A visual representation of data or a mathematical form.
- 图纸 tú zhǐ Blueprint; drawing; technical plan. A detailed technical diagram used in engineering, architecture, or manufacturing.
- 图表 tú biǎo Chart; graph; diagram; figure.
- 土匪 tǔ fěi Bandit; outlaw; brigand. An armed robber or criminal who operates in rural or remote areas.
- 土壤 tǔ rǎng Soil; earth. The upper layer of earth where plants grow, consisting of organic matter and minerals.
- 土生土长 tǔ shēng tǔ zhǎng Locally born and raised; native. Someone who was born and grew up in a particular place.
- 头号 tóu hào Number one; top; primary; leading.
- 头头是道 tóu tóu shì dào To speak logically and convincingly; well-organized in argument; systematic.
- 头晕 tóu yūn Dizzy; lightheaded; to feel faint; vertigo.
- 头条 tóu tiáo Headlines; front page news; top story; leading item.
- 头衔 tóu xián Title; official designation; honorific; credential.
- 头部 tóu bù Head; head region; top part; leading position.
- 头顶 tóu dǐng Top of the head; crown; directly above; overhead.
- 屠杀 tú shā To massacre; to slaughter; mass killing. The deliberate killing of a large number of people or animals.
- 徒步 tú bù On foot; hiking; to walk. Traveling by walking rather than using vehicles, often for recreation or exercise.
- 投奔 tóu bèn To seek refuge with; to go to someone for shelter; to join.
- 投射 tóu shè To project; to cast; projection; to throw onto.
- 投机 tóu jī To speculate; opportunistic; to click (with someone); compatible.
- 投稿 tóu gǎo To submit a manuscript; to contribute to a publication; submission.
- 投身 tóu shēn To throw oneself into; to devote oneself to; to join.
- 投降 tóu xiáng To surrender; to capitulate; to give up.
- 捅 tǒng To poke; to stab; to prod; to expose (a secret); to cause trouble.
- 推断 tuī duàn To infer; to deduce; to reason. Drawing conclusions through logical reasoning from known facts.
- 推测 tuī cè To speculate; to conjecture; to infer. Making an educated guess based on available evidence or reasoning.
- 推辞 tuī cí To decline; to turn down; to make excuses to refuse. Politely refusing an offer, invitation, or responsibility.
- 桶 tǒng Bucket; barrel; pail; tub.
- 涂 tú To apply; to spread; to smear; to coat. The action of covering a surface with paint, cream, or other substances.
- 痛心 tòng xīn Grieved; heartbroken; deeply distressed; anguished.
- 秃 tū Bald; bare; blunt; worn down.
- 突击 tū jī To assault; to storm; blitz; to cram; sudden intensive effort.
- 突发 tū fā Sudden; unexpected; to break out suddenly; emergency.
- 突如其来 tū rú qí lái To come out of nowhere; sudden and unexpected; without warning.
- 突破口 tū pò kǒu Breakthrough point; gap; opening; weak spot to exploit.
- 筒 tǒng Tube; cylinder; pipe; sleeve.
- 统治 tǒng zhì To rule; to govern; dominion; reign.
- 统筹 tǒng chóu To plan as a whole; to coordinate; overall planning and arrangement.
- 统统 tǒng tǒng All; entirely; without exception; the whole lot.
- 透彻 tòu chè Thorough; penetrating; incisive; crystal clear.
- 透支 tòu zhī To overdraw; to overextend; overdraft; to use up in advance.
- 透气 tòu qì To ventilate; to breathe; breathable; to get fresh air.
- 透过 tòu guò Through; via; by way of; to see through.
- 铜 tóng Copper; bronze. A reddish-brown metallic element.
- 唾液 tuò yè Saliva; spit. The fluid secreted by salivary glands in the mouth, essential for digestion and oral health.
- 妥 tuǒ Proper; appropriate; settled; all right. Indicating something is in order, satisfactory, or properly arranged.
- 妥协 tuǒ xié To compromise; to make concessions; to reach a middle ground. Finding an acceptable settlement by both sides giving up something.
- 妥善 tuǒ shàn Proper; well-arranged; carefully handled. Thorough and appropriate management that leaves nothing neglected.
- 妥当 tuǒ dàng Proper; appropriate; well-handled. Indicating that something has been done correctly and suitably, leaving nothing wanting.
- 屯 tún To hoard; to stockpile; a village; a garrison settlement. Can function as a verb (to stockpile) or noun (a settlement, particularly a mil...
- 托付 tuō fù To entrust; to commit to someone's care. Handing over the care of a person, task, or responsibility to another with trust.
- 拓宽 tuò kuān To widen; to broaden; to expand. Making something physically or metaphorically wider or broader.
- 拓展 tuò zhǎn To expand; to develop; to extend. Growing something outward into new territory — markets, skills, networks, etc.
- 拖延 tuō yán To delay; to procrastinate; to drag out. Putting off or prolonging something beyond its intended or necessary timeframe.
- 拖欠 tuō qiàn To be in arrears; to default on payment; to owe money that is overdue. Failing to pay money owed by the due date.
- 拖累 tuō lěi To drag down; to be a burden on; to hold back. Causing others to suffer or be burdened because of one's own problems or dependency.
- 推卸 tuī xiè To shirk; to evade; to pass the buck. Refusing to accept responsibility for something that is one's own duty.
- 推敲 tuī qiāo To weigh and deliberate; to carefully consider word choice or phrasing. Scrutinising language or decisions for precision.
- 推理 tuī lǐ To reason; to infer; logical reasoning. The process of drawing conclusions from premises through logic.
- 推移 tuī yí To shift; to pass; to evolve over time. Describing the gradual passage or movement of time and the changes that accompany it.
- 推算 tuī suàn To calculate; to estimate; to reckon. Working out dates, quantities, or results through logical or mathematical deduction.
- 推翻 tuī fān To overturn; to topple; to overthrow; to refute. Used for overthrowing regimes, overturning decisions, or invalidating arguments.
- 推荐 tuī jiàn To recommend; to suggest. Endorsing a person, product, or option as worthy of consideration or adoption.
- 推选 tuī xuǎn To elect; to nominate and select. Choosing someone for a position or role through collective nomination or voting.
- 脱口而出 tuō kǒu ér chū To blurt out; to say something without thinking. Words escaping from the mouth spontaneously before one has time to consider.
- 脱节 tuō jié To come apart; to be disconnected; to be out of sync. A break in continuity or coordination between things that should be linked.
- 脱落 tuō luò To fall off; to come loose; to detach. Something that was attached separating and dropping away.
- 脱身 tuō shēn To get away; to extricate oneself; to free oneself from a situation. Managing to leave a difficult, demanding, or entangling situation.
- 脱颖而出 tuō yǐng ér chū To stand out from the crowd; to emerge as the best. Distinguishing oneself and rising above others through ability.
- 退休金 tuì xiū jīn Retirement pension; pension payment. The regular financial payment received by a person after retiring from work.
- 退却 tuì què To retreat; to withdraw; to shrink back. Pulling back from a position, confrontation, or challenge.
- 退回 tuì huí To return; to send back; to go back. Returning an object to its original owner or place, or withdrawing to a previous position.
- 退学 tuì xué To withdraw from school; to drop out. Formally leaving a school or educational programme before completion.
- 退役 tuì yì To retire from military service; to be decommissioned. Formally leaving active duty in the armed forces or being taken out of service.
- 退缩 tuì suō To flinch; to shrink back; to back away from a challenge. Withdrawing due to fear, difficulty, or lack of resolve.
- 退让 tuì ràng To give way; to make concessions; to back down. Yielding to another party in a dispute or negotiation.
- 颓废 tuí fèi Decadent; dejected; demoralized; nihilistic. A state of physical and spiritual decline, resignation, or self-indulgent despondency.
- 驮 tuó To carry on one's back (of an animal or person). The act of transporting a burden by carrying it on the back.
- 体面 tǐ miàn Dignity; respectability; face. As an adjective, decent, respectable, or presentable.
- 摊 tān To spread out; to lay flat; a stall or booth. As a measure word, a pool or puddle.
- 烫 tàng To scald; to iron; to perm. As an adjective, scalding hot or burning.
- 贴近 tiē jìn To press close to; to approach; to be close to. As an adjective, closely connected or intimate.