W HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 187 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under W.

Pinyin W

丸 wán Pill; pellet; ball. A small, round object — especially a medicinal pill or traditional Chinese herbal medicine tablet.
外企 wài qǐ Foreign-invested enterprise; foreign company operating in China. A company funded, owned, or controlled by foreign capital.
外公 wài gōng Maternal grandfather. The father of one's mother, addressed and referred to with warmth and familiarity.
外号 wài hào Nickname; alias. An informal name given to a person by others, usually based on a distinctive trait, habit, or appearance.
外婆 wài pó Maternal grandmother. The mother of one's mother, addressed and referred to with warmth and affection.
外形 wài xíng Outward shape; external form; silhouette. The visible geometric contour or physical outline of an object or creature.
外援 wài yuán Outside assistance; external reinforcement; foreign aid. Support or personnel brought in from outside to help a team, organisation, or co...
外星人 wài xīng rén Alien; extraterrestrial being. A creature from outer space; also used colloquially to describe someone who seems completely out of touch ...
外籍 wài jí Foreign nationality; non-native citizenship. Denoting that a person holds the nationality of another country.
外行 wài háng Layperson; amateur; outsider. Someone who lacks expertise or professional training in a particular field.
外表 wài biǎo Outward appearance; exterior; looks. The visible surface or external impression of a person or thing.
外貌 wài mào Outward appearance; physical looks; features. The visible aspect of a person's face and body as perceived by others.
外贸 wài mào Foreign trade; international commerce. The import and export of goods and services between countries.
完备 wán bèi Complete; comprehensive; fully equipped; leaving nothing out. Describes a system, set, or preparation that is thorough and leaves no gaps.
完毕 wán bì To be finished; concluded; done. Formally signals the completion of a task, process, or activity.
完蛋 wán dàn To be finished; done for; ruined; it's all over. Expresses total failure, collapse, or the hopeless end of something.
挖掘 wā jué To excavate; to dig out; to unearth; to explore and develop. Both physical digging and the metaphorical discovery of hidden potential or ...
挖苦 wā ku To mock; to jeer at; to make cutting or sarcastic remarks. Using sharp, sarcastic words to ridicule or belittle someone.
歪 wāi Crooked; tilted; askew; devious. Something that is not straight, level, or upright — physically or morally.
歪曲 wāi qū To distort; to misrepresent; to twist. Deliberately altering facts, meaning, or someone's words to create a false impression.
瓦 wǎ Roof tile; watt (unit of power). Can refer to the traditional curved clay tile used in Chinese architecture, or serve as the measure word...
万万 wàn wàn Absolutely; under no circumstances; by no means. An emphatic adverb used to stress prohibition or impossibility.
万分 wàn fēn Extremely; utterly; ten-thousandfold. An intensifying adverb meaning 'to the greatest possible degree.'
万古长青 wàn gǔ cháng qīng To remain forever green; to last through the ages; eternal and enduring. A set phrase expressing everlasting vitality or fame.
万无一失 wàn wú yī shī Absolutely foolproof; with no possibility of failure; not a single thing can go wrong. Describes a plan or arrangement that is entirely s...
万能 wàn néng Omnipotent; all-powerful; all-purpose; universal. Capable of doing or handling anything.
为人 wéi rén To conduct oneself; to behave toward others. Also: one's conduct, character, or manner of dealing with people.
亡羊补牢 wáng yáng bǔ láo To mend the fold after a sheep has gone missing; better late than never. A proverb meaning it's not too late to correct a mistake even af...
伪装 wěi zhuāng To disguise; to camouflage; to masquerade as. Also (noun): a disguise; a façade. Concealing one's true identity, intentions, or nature.
伪造 wěi zào To forge; to counterfeit; to fabricate. To create a fake document, signature, identity, currency, or evidence with intent to deceive.
危及 wēi jí To endanger; to threaten; to jeopardise. To pose a threat or danger to something.
危急 wēi jí Critical; urgent; in a state of imminent danger. Describes an extremely urgent and dangerous situation.
唯 wéi Only; solely; alone. A literary and formal particle expressing exclusivity, equivalent to 只 but with a more elevated, classical register.
唯独 wéi dú Only; exclusively; the sole exception. Highlights a single person or thing that stands apart from all others, always with a contrastive i...
围墙 wéi qiáng Enclosure wall; surrounding wall; perimeter wall. The wall that encloses a courtyard, compound, school, factory, or property.
妄想 wàng xiǎng To fantasise vainly; a delusion; an unrealistic desire or expectation. Thinking that is divorced from reality.
威信 wēi xìn Authority and credibility; prestige; standing. The combination of power and trustworthiness that gives a person genuine influence.
威力 wēi lì Power; might; force. The impressive and often overwhelming force of something — a weapon, a natural phenomenon, or a person.
威慑 wēi shè To deter; deterrence. The use of threatened force or consequences to prevent an adversary from taking a certain action.
完好 wán hǎo Intact; undamaged; in perfect condition. Describes something that has suffered no damage or loss.
尾声 wěi shēng Epilogue; coda; final stage; the closing phase. The last part of a musical work, a performance, an event, a negotiation, or a period.
尾气 wěi qì Exhaust gas; vehicle emissions; exhaust fumes. The combustion gases expelled from the exhaust pipe of a vehicle or engine.
往事 wǎng shì Past events; bygone affairs; things of the past. Memories or occurrences from earlier times.
往常 wǎng cháng As usual; in the past; under normal circumstances. Refers to things as they were or are typically done.
往日 wǎng rì Former days; days gone by; the past. Refers to a previous time, often with a sense of nostalgia or contrast.
往返 wǎng fǎn To go back and forth; round trip. The action of travelling in both directions between two points.
微不足道 wēi bù zú dào Negligible; insignificant; not worth mentioning. So small or trivial as to be beneath notice.
微型 wēi xíng Miniature; micro-sized; compact. Describes something much smaller than the standard version of its type.
微妙 wēi miào Subtle; delicate; nuanced; hard to pin down. Describes something that is complex, sensitive, and not easily expressed or categorised.
微弱 wēi ruò Faint; weak; feeble; barely perceptible. Describes a signal, sound, light, pulse, or force that is close to disappearing.
微观 wēi guān Microscopic; micro-level. Referring to phenomena, analysis, or perspectives at the scale of individual units rather than the aggregate wh...
忘不了 wàng bu liǎo Cannot forget; unforgettable. Expresses that something has left such a deep impression it is impossible to let go of.
忘掉 wàng diào To forget completely; to put out of one's mind. To deliberately or unintentionally cease to remember something.
惋惜 wǎn xī To feel regret; to feel pity for a loss or missed opportunity. A sense of sorrow over something unfortunate that happened.
挽 wǎn To pull; to draw back; to roll up; to support by holding the arm. A versatile verb suggesting a pulling or gathering motion.
挽回 wǎn huí To retrieve; to salvage; to win back; to reverse a bad situation. Implies recovering something already lost or on the verge of being lost.
挽救 wǎn jiù To rescue; to save; to salvage. Implies pulling something or someone back from serious danger, failure, or destruction.
旺 wàng Flourishing; thriving; vigorous; in full blaze. Describes something in a state of peak energy, growth, or activity.
旺季 wàng jì Peak season; high season; busy period. The time of year when demand for a product or service is at its highest.
旺盛 wàng shèng Vigorous; exuberant; flourishing; robust. Describes energy, vitality, or activity at a high and sustained level.
晚年 wǎn nián One's later years; old age. The final stage of a person's life.
晚期 wǎn qī Late stage; advanced stage; terminal phase. The later portion of a period, process, or illness.
晚间 wǎn jiān Evening; nighttime. The period from early evening through to late night.
望 wàng To gaze; to look into the distance; to hope; to expect. A versatile verb involving looking afar or holding a hope.
望远镜 wàng yuǎn jìng Telescope; binoculars. An optical instrument used to observe distant objects.
汪洋 wāng yáng Vast and boundless (of a body of water); an expanse of water; ocean-like immensity.
王国 wáng guó Kingdom; realm. A territory or domain ruled by a king, or figuratively, a domain in which someone or something dominates.
王牌 wáng pái Trump card; ace; one's strongest asset. The most powerful card or weapon at one's disposal.
玩意儿 wán yìr Thing; gadget; trinket; stuff. A colloquial, often slightly dismissive word for an object or device, especially a novel or trivial one.
玩耍 wán shuǎ To play; to frolic; to amuse oneself. Describes playful, leisure activity, especially for children.
网民 wǎng mín Netizen; internet user. A person who regularly uses the internet, especially in the context of online communities and public opinion.
网点 wǎng diǎn Network node; outlet; branch point. A physical location or point within a distribution or service network.
违章 wéi zhāng To violate regulations; a regulatory violation. Breaking established rules, especially traffic regulations, safety codes, or construction...
违约 wéi yuē To breach a contract; to break an agreement; breach of contract (noun). Failing to fulfil the terms of a formal or informal agreement.
违背 wéi bèi To violate; to go against; to contravene; to act contrary to. Used when actions contradict a principle, promise, agreement, or natural or...
顽固 wán gù Stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded. Describes a person who refuses to change their views or behaviour despite good reasons to do so.
位子 wèi zi Seat; place; spot. A physical seat in a venue, or figuratively a position or slot someone occupies in an organization or social hierarchy.
卧 wò To lie down; to recline; to rest in a horizontal position. Also used for animals crouching or resting low to the ground.
卫视 wèi shì Satellite television; specifically refers to provincial-level satellite TV channels in China that broadcast nationwide via satellite.
吻合 wěn hé To match; to coincide; to tally; to be consistent with. Describes a precise correspondence or agreement between two things.
呜咽 wū yè To sob; to whimper; to make a mournful, suppressed crying sound. Also used for melancholy natural sounds resembling sobbing.
味精 wèi jīng MSG (monosodium glutamate). A common food additive derived from glutamic acid, used to enhance the savory, umami flavor of dishes.
喂养 wèi yǎng To feed and raise; to nourish over time. Used for feeding and caring for animals, infants, or young children.
委员 wěi yuán Committee member; delegate. A person who serves on an official committee, commission, or council with designated responsibilities.
委员会 wěi yuán huì Committee; commission; council. A formally constituted group of people with delegated authority to deliberate, decide, or oversee matters...
委婉 wěi wǎn Tactful; euphemistic; indirect. Describing language or expression that is gentle and roundabout rather than blunt or direct, so as to sof...
委屈 wěi qu To feel wronged or aggrieved; the emotion of being treated unjustly or misunderstood. Also used as a verb meaning to put someone in an un...
屋顶 wū dǐng Roof; rooftop. The uppermost covering structure of a building.
巫婆 wū pó Witch; sorceress; female shaman or folk ritual practitioner. Refers to a woman believed to practise magic, sorcery, or traditional folk r...
慰劳 wèi láo To express appreciation and comfort to someone who has worked hard or suffered hardship; to reward with gifts, food, or kind words as rec...
文 wén Writing; script; language; culture; civil (as opposed to military). A foundational character in Chinese with broad meanings related to wr...
文人 wén rén Scholar; man of letters; literati. A person devoted to literary and cultural pursuits, someone with refined literary education and sensib...
文具 wén jù Stationery; writing implements and office supplies. A collective term for items used in writing and study, such as pens, notebooks, ruler...
文凭 wén píng Diploma; academic certificate. An official document certifying the completion of an educational programme or qualification level.
文物 wén wù Cultural relics; cultural heritage objects; artefacts. Objects of historical, artistic, or cultural significance from the past, preserved...
文献 wén xiàn Literature; documents; sources; bibliography. Written records, scholarly works, and official documents that serve as sources of historica...
文盲 wén máng Illiterate person; illiteracy. Someone who cannot read or write. Also used metaphorically to describe someone lacking knowledge in a spec...
文科 wén kē Humanities; liberal arts. The division of academic studies encompassing language, literature, history, philosophy, and social sciences — ...
文雅 wén yǎ Refined; elegant; cultured; polished in manner. Describes someone whose behaviour, speech, and appearance reflect education, taste, and g...
无不 wú bù Without exception; invariably; all without exclusion. A formal double negative construction meaning 'none without' — i.e., every single p...
无偿 wú cháng Free of charge; without compensation; gratuitous. Describes services, actions, or transfers of property done without expecting payment or...
无比 wú bǐ Incomparable; matchless; unparalleled. Used as an intensifier meaning 'incomparably' or 'supremely' before adjectives, or attributively t...
未 wèi Not yet; have not. A formal or literary negative adverb indicating that an action or state has not yet occurred or been completed.
未免 wèi miǎn Rather; somewhat; a bit (too). An adverb used to express that something is slightly excessive or goes a bit too far, often with a mild cr...
未成年人 wèi chéng nián rén Minor; juvenile. A person who has not yet reached the legal age of adulthood, defined as under 18 years old in China.
未知数 wèi zhī shù Unknown quantity; variable in mathematics. Figuratively, something uncertain, unpredictable, or yet to be determined.
未经 wèi jīng Without having gone through; without (authorization, review, or a required process). A formal phrase indicating that a necessary procedur...
污秽 wū huì Filthy; foul; morally corrupt. Describes extreme physical dirt or moral degradation of a severe and revolting nature.
温习 wēn xí To review; to revise; to go over previously learned material. Refers to the act of revisiting and consolidating knowledge already studied.
温室 wēn shì Greenhouse; glasshouse. A structure with transparent walls and roof used to grow plants in a controlled environment. Also used figurative...
温度计 wēn dù jì Thermometer. An instrument used to measure temperature, available in various types including mercury, digital, and infrared.
温柔 wēn róu Gentle; tender; soft and kind in manner. Describes a gentle and caring personality or behavior, especially toward others.
温泉 wēn quán Hot spring. A naturally occurring spring of geothermally heated water, commonly used for bathing and therapeutic purposes.
温馨 wēn xīn Warm and cozy; heartwarming; comforting. Describes a warm, affectionate, and pleasant atmosphere or feeling.
畏惧 wèi jù To fear; to dread. A strong feeling of fear or apprehension toward something threatening, formidable, or overwhelming.
畏缩 wèi suō To flinch; to shrink back; to recoil out of fear or timidity. Describes a psychological retreat in the face of pressure, difficulty, or c...
瘟疫 wēn yì Plague; pestilence; epidemic disease. Refers to a highly contagious and often deadly infectious disease spreading widely across a populat...
稳健 wěn jiàn Steady and sound; prudent and measured. Describes an approach, policy, or person that is reliable, cautious, and consistently competent w...
稳固 wěn gù Stable and firm; firmly established. Describes something physically solid, structurally secure, or politically consolidated.
稳妥 wěn tuǒ Safe and reliable; sound and appropriate. Describes a course of action or arrangement that is carefully considered, risk-free, and unlike...
稳重 wěn zhòng Composed and steady in manner; mature and dignified. Describes a person whose behaviour is measured, reliable, and never impulsive.
窝 wō Nest; burrow; den; a hollow or recessed space. Used for animal homes and, colloquially, cramped living spaces or criminal hideouts.
紊乱 wěn luàn Chaotic; disordered; confused; in a state of systemic disorder. Describes a system, state, or situation that lacks order and has become s...
纬度 wěi dù Latitude. A geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface, measured in degrees from the...
胃口 wèi kǒu Appetite; desire for food. Figuratively, interest, enthusiasm, or desire for something.
萎缩 wěi suō To shrink, wither, or atrophy. Used for physical withering of tissue or plants, economic contraction of markets, or decline of an industry.
蚊子 wén zi Mosquito. A small flying insect that feeds on blood and is known for its irritating buzz, itchy bite, and ability to transmit diseases.
蚊帐 wén zhàng Mosquito net. A fine mesh curtain hung over a bed or sleeping area to prevent mosquito bites, commonly used in tropical and subtropical r...
问世 wèn shì To come into the world; to be published, released, or unveiled for the first time. Used of notable books, products, technologies, or artw...
问卷 wèn juàn Questionnaire; survey form. A set of printed or digital questions designed to collect information, opinions, or data from respondents.
闻名 wén míng To be famous; renowned; well-known. Describes something or someone widely known and recognised, often with a positive connotation.
五星级 wǔ xīng jí Five-star; of the highest grade or quality as designated by a five-star rating system. Primarily used for hotels and restaurants, but ext...
五花八门 wǔ huā bā mén Of great variety; all sorts and kinds; a bewildering diversity of types, styles, or methods all present at the same time.
侮辱 wǔ rǔ To insult or humiliate; to subject someone to contemptuous or degrading treatment that wounds their dignity or honour.
务实 wù shí Pragmatic; realistic; down-to-earth. Describing an approach that focuses on practical results rather than theory or ideology.
务必 wù bì Must; be sure to; without fail. Emphasises that something is obligatory and must be done.
勿 wù Do not; must not. A formal or written adverb prohibiting an action.
捂 wǔ To cover with one's hand or an object; to muffle; to press down over something to keep it warm, sealed, or concealed.
无关紧要 wú guān jǐn yào Of no consequence; trivial; beside the point; immaterial. Describes something that has no significant bearing on an outcome, decision, or...
无力 wú lì Powerless; lacking the ability, strength, or resources to act or effect change. Can describe physical weakness, financial incapacity, or ...
无可厚非 wú kě hòu fēi Not seriously blameworthy; understandable; within acceptable bounds. Used to indicate that although something may not be ideal or praisew...
无可奈何 wú kě nài hé Helpless; having no alternative; at a complete loss. Expresses a state of being entirely unable to change, resist, or do anything meaning...
无可奉告 wú kě fèng gào No comment; nothing to disclose; having nothing to offer in response. A formal refusal to provide information, typically used by official...
无家可归 wú jiā kě guī Homeless; having no home to return to. Describes a state of having lost or never possessed a stable place to live, often as a result of d...
无形 wú xíng Formless; intangible; lacking visible or physical form. Describes things that exist and have influence but cannot be seen, touched, or di...
无形中 wú xíng zhōng Imperceptibly; without conscious awareness; in an invisible, unnoticed manner. Used to describe how something happens gradually or withou...
无微不至 wú wēi bù zhì Thoughtful and thorough in every minute detail; leaving no aspect of care or consideration unattended. Describes an extraordinarily atten...
无忧无虑 wú yōu wú lǜ Carefree; free from all worries and cares. Describes a state of complete peace of mind without any anxiety, concern, or burden.
无恶不作 wú è bù zuò To commit every imaginable evil; utterly wicked and unscrupulous. Describes a person or group that has engaged in every kind of wrongdoin...
无情 wú qíng Merciless; heartless; ruthless; without compassion or sentiment. Can describe both people who act without empathy and impersonal forces s...
无情无义 wú qíng wú yì Utterly heartless and devoid of moral obligation; completely lacking in human feeling and loyalty. Describes a person who shows neither c...
无所事事 wú suǒ shì shì To have nothing to do; to idle away one's time without any productive engagement or purposeful activity.
无所作为 wú suǒ zuò wéi To accomplish nothing; to take no effective action despite having the ability or opportunity to do so. Implies a failure of initiative, e...
无故 wú gù Without cause; without justification; for no reason. An adverb emphasising the complete absence of any legitimate grounds for an action, ...
无敌 wú dí Unrivaled; invincible; peerless. To have no equal opponent; to surpass all others in a field through overwhelming superiority in ability,...
无条件 wú tiáo jiàn Unconditional; without any conditions, reservations, or requirements attached. Describes love, support, surrender, or agreements that are...
无济于事 wú jì yú shì Of no avail; futile; to serve no purpose. Describes an action or measure that fails to address, solve, or improve a problem in any meanin...
无理 wú lǐ Unreasonable; without justification; making demands or taking actions that lack logical, legal, or moral basis. Describes conduct that de...
无知 wú zhī Ignorant; lacking knowledge, education, or awareness. Describes a state of not knowing or understanding something that is considered impo...
无私 wú sī Selfless; free from selfish motives. Describes acting purely for others or the common good without consideration of personal gain.
无穷 wú qióng Infinite; boundless; without end or limit. Describes something that has no boundary in quantity, degree, or extent.
无精打采 wú jīng dǎ cǎi Listless; lethargic; dispirited; without energy or enthusiasm. Describes a visible state of low spirits and lack of vitality, often manif...
无线 wú xiàn Wireless; without physical cables or wires. Describes technology that transmits signals through electromagnetic waves rather than physica...
无线电 wú xiàn diàn Radio; wireless electromagnetic transmission. Refers to the technology of transmitting signals and information through radio waves withou...
无能 wú néng Incompetent; incapable; lacking the ability or skill required to perform a task, fulfil a responsibility, or exercise a role effectively....
无能为力 wú néng wéi lì Completely powerless to act; beyond one's capacity to help or change. Expresses total inability to intervene, assist, or alter a situatio...
无论如何 wú lùn rú hé No matter what; regardless of the circumstances; in any case. Expresses an unconditional commitment, a firm resolution, or a conclusion t...
无话可说 wú huà kě shuō To have nothing to say; to be rendered speechless. Indicates either complete agreement leaving nothing further to add, or behaviour so eg...
无足轻重 wú zú qīng zhòng Of little or no importance; too minor to affect the overall situation or outcome. Describes something or someone whose presence or absenc...
无辜 wú gū Innocent; blameless; guiltless. As a noun: innocent people or bystanders who are wrongly implicated or harmed through no fault of their own.
无非 wú fēi Nothing more than; simply; merely; only. An adverb used to downplay or reduce something to its most basic essence, often revealing an und...
无须 wú xū There is no need to; it is unnecessary to. Used to indicate that a particular action or concern is not required.
武力 wǔ lì Military force; armed power; physical violence used to achieve political or strategic ends. Refers to the use of armed strength rather th...
物体 wù tǐ Object; physical body; a tangible thing that occupies space and has mass.
物流 wù liú Logistics; the planning and management of the movement and storage of goods, materials, and information.
物证 wù zhèng Physical evidence; material evidence. Tangible objects used as evidence in legal or investigative proceedings.
物资 wù zī Materials; supplies; goods and materials needed for production, military operations, or disaster relief.
舞厅 wǔ tīng A dance hall or ballroom; a venue designed or used for social dancing, ballroom dancing, or entertainment dancing.
误区 wù qū A misconception; a mistaken understanding; an area of widespread error in thinking or practice.
误导 wù dǎo To mislead; to misdirect; to cause someone to form a false or incorrect understanding through inaccurate or deceptive information.
误差 wù chā Error; deviation; the difference between a measured or calculated value and the true or accepted value.
雾 wù Fog; mist. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility.
吻 wěn Kiss; lips. As a verb, to kiss.
威风 wēi fēng Imposing manner; impressive power; prestige. As an adjective, awe-inspiring or majestic.
武装 wǔ zhuāng Arms; military equipment; armed forces. As a verb, to arm or equip militarily.
无意 wú yì To have no intention; unintentionally; inadvertently. As an adverb, by accident or without meaning to.
无缘 wú yuán To have no chance; to miss an opportunity; destined not to have. As an adverb, unfortunately unable to.