X HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 338 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under X.

Pinyin X

行政 xíng zhèng Administration; administrative affairs. The practical management and execution of governmental or organisational functions.
宪法 xiàn fǎ Constitution; the fundamental law of a state that establishes the framework of government and guarantees basic rights.
需 xū To need; to require. Indicates that something is necessary or in demand.
相对 xiāng duì To face each other; relative; comparatively. As an adjective, relative or corresponding.
袭击 xí jī To attack; to assault; a surprise attack. An unexpected, violent assault on a person, place, or target.
须 xū Must; need to; have to. Expresses necessity or obligation, often in formal written contexts.
享有 xiǎng yǒu To enjoy; to possess and benefit from (rights, prestige, reputation, or privileges). To have something to one's credit.
效应 xiào yìng Effect; phenomenon. A specific, often named, cause-and-effect relationship or observable consequence, especially in science, economics, o...
邪恶 xié è Evil; wicked; malevolent. Describes a person, force, or act that is morally depraved and causes harm through deliberate malice.
选民 xuǎn mín Voter; elector; the electorate. Citizens who are eligible to vote in an election.
宣言 xuān yán Declaration; manifesto. A formal public statement expressing principles, goals, or intentions, especially of a political or ideological n...
兴建 xīng jiàn To build; to construct; to establish. To initiate and carry out the construction of a major facility or infrastructure project.
协定 xié dìng Agreement; accord; pact. As a verb, to reach an agreement or negotiate terms.
现任 xiàn rèn To currently hold a position; incumbent. As an adjective, current or present (of office holders).
行使 xíng shǐ To exercise; to use; to carry out. To put into effect a right, power, or authority that one legitimately possesses.
叙述 xù shù To narrate; to recount; to describe. Giving an account of events or experiences in an orderly manner.
许 xǔ To permit; to promise; somewhat; perhaps. As an adverb, approximately or maybe.
下令 xià lìng To issue an order; to give a command. Used when a person in authority formally directs subordinates, forces, or a system to carry out a s...
修正 xiū zhèng To correct or rectify; to adjust something that is wrong or imperfect.
虚拟 xū nǐ To virtualize; to simulate; fictitious. As an adjective, virtual, simulated, or hypothetical.
相当于 xiāng dāng yú To be equivalent to; to be tantamount to; to be equal in value, degree, or function.
小区 xiǎo qū Residential compound; a gated or enclosed neighbourhood complex consisting of apartment buildings with shared amenities.
限 xiàn To limit; to restrict; to set a maximum boundary on quantity, time, or scope.
学历 xué lì Educational background; academic qualifications; level of education. The record of formal schooling attained by an individual.
新生 xīn shēng Newborn; newly born; new student (fresher); regeneration; renewal. Used both literally (a newborn) and metaphorically (a new beginning or...
响应 xiǎng yìng To respond; to answer a call; to act in support of an initiative or appeal.
现行 xiàn xíng Current; in effect; currently enforced or in practice. Used to describe laws, regulations, or systems presently operative.
兴起 xīng qǐ To rise; to emerge; to spring up. To come into being or become prominent, especially of movements, trends, or civilisations.
修订 xiū dìng To revise and amend; to make corrections and improvements to a text, law, or policy.
席 xí Seat; mat; banquet; a measure word for meals or banquets. Used for woven mats, seating positions, and formal meals.
宣告 xuān gào To announce; to proclaim; to officially declare. Used for formal public announcements of important outcomes, beginnings, or definitive ends.
携带 xié dài To carry; to bring along; to take with one. Refers to physically bearing or transporting something.
宣称 xuān chēng To claim; to assert; to declare publicly. Used when someone states something as fact, often without full verification.
效力 xiào lì Effectiveness; efficacy (noun). Also used as a verb meaning to render service to, or to serve a cause or organisation.
续 xù To continue; to renew; to extend. Carrying on something that was interrupted or adding more to what already exists.
相继 xiāng jì One after another; in succession; successively. Describes events or actions occurring in close sequential order.
媳妇 xí fu Daughter-in-law; (colloquially) wife. The wife of one's son; in informal northern Chinese usage, also one's own wife.
协同 xié tóng To collaborate; to coordinate; synergy. Working together in a coordinated manner to achieve a shared goal, especially across departments,...
性命 xìng mìng Life; one's very life. Used in contexts involving danger, risk, or mortal consequence. More emphatic than 生命.
习俗 xí sú Custom; tradition; social practice. Established habits and conventions handed down within a community or culture.
虚假 xū jiǎ False; fake; fictitious. Describing information, behaviour, or objects that are deliberately deceptive or not genuine.
下跌 xià diē To fall; to drop; to decline. Used for prices, stock markets, exchange rates, temperatures, or other measurable quantities that decrease.
效益 xiào yì Benefit; returns; efficiency gains. The positive results or profits generated from an activity, investment, or policy relative to the res...
下期 xià qī Next issue; next period; the following installment or term in a regular series. Refers to the next scheduled edition, session, cycle, or ...
消 xiāo To disappear; to eliminate; to cause something to vanish or dissipate.
销量 xiāo liàng Sales volume; the quantity of goods sold within a specified period.
信贷 xìn dài Credit; financial credit. The provision of funds by a lender to a borrower, typically with interest.
下属 xià shǔ Subordinate; a person under one's authority in an organisational hierarchy. Refers to individuals who report to a superior in a formal in...
选项 xuǎn xiàng Option; choice; alternative. An item in a list of possibilities from which a selection is to be made.
学说 xué shuō Theory; doctrine; academic thesis. A systematic body of ideas or principles put forward to explain phenomena, typically in academic or in...
瞎 xiā To be blind; blindly; recklessly. As an adverb, randomly, groundlessly, or without thinking.
锡 xī Tin (chemical element, Sn). A soft, silvery-white metal used in soldering, alloys, and coating.
醒来 xǐng lái To wake up; to regain consciousness from sleep or unconsciousness.
寻常 xún cháng Ordinary; common; usual; unremarkable. Describes something typical or standard, often used in contrast with something exceptional or extr...
刑法 xíng fǎ Criminal law; penal code. The body of law dealing with crime and punishment.
掀起 xiān qǐ To lift up; to stir up; to set off; to trigger. Used both literally (to physically lift or heave something up) and figuratively (to set o...
相连 xiāng lián To be connected or linked together; physically joined or conceptually interlinked.
协作 xié zuò Collaboration; cooperative work. Joint effort between individuals, teams, or organisations working together on a shared task or project.
虾 xiā Shrimp; prawn. A crustacean widely consumed in Chinese cuisine, found in both freshwater and saltwater varieties.
泄露 xiè lòu To leak; to disclose; to reveal (information, secrets, or data) without authorisation.
削弱 xuē ruò To weaken; to undermine; to diminish. To reduce the strength, power, or effectiveness of something.
限于 xiàn yú To be limited to; restricted to a particular scope, group, or condition.
芯片 xīn piàn Microchip; semiconductor chip. The small integrated circuit that forms the core computing component of electronic devices.
下台 xià tái To step down; to leave office; to be forced out of power. Describes the departure of someone from a position of public authority, influen...
相遇 xiāng yù To meet or encounter each other; often by chance or in a particular circumstance.
行走 xíng zǒu To walk; to travel on foot; to move about. More literary than 走路, used in formal and medical contexts.
下级 xià jí Subordinate; lower-ranking person or unit. Refers to someone or an organisation at a lower level in a hierarchy.
陷阱 xiàn jǐng Trap; pitfall; a deceptive situation or device designed to catch or harm someone.
纤维 xiān wéi Fibre; fiber. Thin, thread-like strands of natural or synthetic material. Used in textiles, biology, nutrition, and materials science.
携手 xié shǒu To join hands; to work together; to cooperate closely toward a shared goal.
勋章 xūn zhāng Medal; decoration; order. A badge or medal awarded for distinguished service, bravery, or outstanding achievement.
宣扬 xuān yáng To publicise; to promote; to spread (ideas, values, fame). To make something widely known, often with an implicit sense of active advocacy.
巡逻 xún luó To patrol; to go on patrol. The act of moving through an area at regular intervals to monitor security, enforce order, or protect a desig...
幸好 xìng hǎo Fortunately; luckily; it is a good thing that. Expresses relief that something bad was avoided or a favourable outcome occurred.
下游 xià yóu Downstream; the lower reaches of a river. Also used figuratively in supply chain and industry contexts to mean the latter stages of a pro...
羡慕 xiàn mù To envy; to admire; to feel a longing desire for what someone else has or is.
限度 xiàn dù Limit; the maximum extent, degree, or boundary that should not be exceeded.
向来 xiàng lái Always; all along; consistently and without exception throughout. Expressing a longstanding or habitual pattern.
泄漏 xiè lòu To leak; to seep out. Used for the physical leakage of liquids, gases, or other substances from a container or system.
喜悦 xǐ yuè Joy; happiness; delight. A positive emotional state, often deeper and more lasting than momentary excitement.
香烟 xiāng yān Cigarette; a manufactured tobacco product for smoking. In literary and religious contexts, also fragrant smoke from burning incense.
信誉 xìn yù Reputation; credibility; trustworthiness. The quality of being trusted and having a good standing in one's field or community.
心意 xīn yì Intention; good wishes; regard; the sentiment behind a gift or gesture. What one intends to express through words or actions.
虚构 xū gòu To fabricate; to make up; fiction. Creating something imaginary or false, especially a narrative, story, or claim.
邪 xié Evil; wicked; heretical; deviant. Describes that which is morally corrupt, spiritually impure, or deviates from righteousness and orthodoxy.
虚伪 xū wěi Hypocritical; insincere; two-faced. Pretending to have virtues, feelings, or beliefs one does not actually possess.
小人 xiǎo rén A petty, morally base person; a villain or schemer of low character.
橡胶 xiàng jiāo Rubber; the elastic material derived from the latex of rubber trees or produced synthetically.
信赖 xìn lài To trust; to rely on. To have complete confidence in someone or something based on established experience.
乡下 xiāng xia Countryside; rural area; the village or non-urban areas beyond the city.
许可证 xǔ kě zhèng Permit; licence; certificate of authorisation. An official document granting permission to carry out a specific activity.
选用 xuǎn yòng To select and use; to choose for practical application. To pick something from available options and put it to use.
昔日 xī rì Former days; the past; days of old. Refers to a time in the past, often with a sense of nostalgia or contrast with the present.
显现 xiǎn xiàn To appear; to become visible or manifest. Used when something hidden or latent comes into view.
限定 xiàn dìng To limit; to specify; to define within set parameters or conditions.
向往 xiàng wǎng To yearn for; to aspire to; to long for something admirable or ideal. A deep desire for a better life or situation.
寻 xún To seek; to search for; to look for. A formal and literary verb used to describe deliberate, purposeful searching for someone or something.
下一代 xià yī dài The next generation; one's children; those who come after. Refers to the generation that will succeed the current one in familial, societ...
下手 xià shǒu To start; to act; to take action in a decisive or targeted way. Also: to commit an act of violence or crime. Used both for initiating a t...
心目 xīn mù In one's mind; in one's eyes; how one perceives or regards something in one's inner vision or estimation.
星座 xīng zuò Constellation; zodiac sign. A group of stars forming a recognised pattern, or an astrological sign based on birth date.
下岗 xià gǎng To be laid off; to lose one's job due to enterprise restructuring or downsizing. Historically linked to the mass layoffs of state-owned e...
悬挂 xuán guà To hang; to suspend from above. To fix something in a hanging position.
下场 xià chǎng Fate; end result; what one ends up with (usually negative). The eventual outcome or consequence of one's actions, typically implying a ba...
鲜血 xiān xuè Fresh blood; blood. Refers to blood, especially when visibly shed — in the context of injury, sacrifice, or battle. Carries a strong emot...
信件 xìn jiàn Letter; correspondence. A written or printed message sent to someone, typically via post.
心思 xīn si Thoughts; mind; attention; intention. What occupies one's mind or the energy one devotes to thinking.
销毁 xiāo huǐ To destroy; to eliminate utterly by burning, shredding, or other means, leaving no trace.
学士 xué shì Bachelor's degree; bachelor (academic title). The first level of university degree, awarded upon successful completion of an undergraduat...
下旬 xià xún The last ten days of a month (the 21st to the end of the month). A traditional Chinese calendar division of each month into three ten-day...
弦 xián String; chord; bowstring. Refers to the taut string of a musical instrument, a bow, or mathematically, the chord of a circle or arc.
训 xùn To instruct; to train; to admonish; to reprimand. Can denote formal instruction and moral guidance or stern scolding depending on context.
下落 xià luò Whereabouts; the location or trace of a missing person or thing. Used when someone or something has disappeared and their location is unk...
显示器 xiǎn shì qì Monitor; display screen. A hardware device that visually presents output from a computer or other electronic system.
相差 xiāng chà To differ by a certain amount or degree; to be apart by a measurable gap.
学业 xué yè Studies; academic career; schoolwork. The formal body of academic work undertaken by a student over a period of study.
宣誓 xuān shì To take an oath; to swear. A formal declaration made in a public ceremony, pledging commitment to a role, cause, or belief.
狭窄 xiá zhǎi Narrow; constricted. Describes a space or passage that is limited in width.
膝盖 xī gài Knee; kneecap. The joint connecting the upper and lower leg.
衔接 xián jiē To connect; to link up; to dovetail. Describes the smooth joining or coordination of two parts, stages, or systems so that they fit toget...
悬崖 xuán yá Cliff; precipice. A steep rock face or sharp vertical drop from high ground.
显而易见 xiǎn ér yì jiàn Obvious; self-evident; plain to see. Describes something so clear that it requires no explanation or proof — evident to anyone who looks.
相识 xiāng shí To be mutually acquainted; to know each other. Can also function as a noun meaning 'an acquaintance.'
小丑 xiǎo chǒu Clown; a buffoon or jester; someone who behaves ridiculously or makes others laugh, often with a pejorative undertone.
销 xiāo To sell; to market; to melt away or cancel. Used as a verb base relating to sales and elimination.
喜好 xǐ hào Preference; liking; to be fond of. A personal taste or inclination toward something.
响起 xiǎng qǐ To ring out; to sound; to begin sounding. Used when a sound suddenly or noticeably commences.
峡谷 xiá gǔ Canyon; gorge. A deep, narrow valley with steep walls, typically formed by river erosion.
嫌疑 xián yí Suspicion; grounds for suspicion. Refers to the grounds, circumstances, or appearance of wrongdoing that makes a person a suspect, withou...
心声 xīn shēng Innermost feelings; heartfelt voice. What one truly feels or wishes but does not always express openly.
向着 xiàng zhe Facing toward; in the direction of. Also: to side with someone; to favour or be partial to.
陷 xiàn To fall into; to sink into; to become trapped or caught in a difficult situation.
幸存 xìng cún To survive; to remain alive after a disaster, accident, or life-threatening situation. The element 幸 implies fortunate or narrow escape.
虚 xū Empty; false; weak. As an adjective, hollow, modest, or physically weak.
席位 xí wèi Seat; position; place (in an assembly, organisation, or formal body). A designated place or position in a formal institution.
线条 xiàn tiáo Line; contour; the outlines or lines that define a shape, form, or figure.
肖像 xiào xiàng Portrait; likeness. A painted, drawn, sculpted, or photographed representation of a specific person, especially their face.
序 xù Order; sequence; preface. The arrangement of things in a systematic order, or an introductory text preceding a main work.
细心 xì xīn Careful; attentive; thorough. Describes someone who pays close attention to detail and acts with care.
细腻 xì nì Fine and smooth; delicate; subtle. Describes texture, craftsmanship, emotional sensitivity, or artistic detail.
详尽 xiáng jìn Detailed; exhaustive; thorough and complete, covering all aspects without omission.
学堂 xué táng Old-style school; traditional school hall. A traditional or historical term for a place of learning, especially referring to pre-modern C...
吓人 xià rén Frightening; scary; alarming. Describes something that causes fear or shock, either through genuine danger or through a startling appeara...
旋律 xuán lǜ Melody; tune. The sequence of musical notes forming the main line of a piece of music; also used metaphorically for a pleasing flow or rh...
洗礼 xǐ lǐ Baptism; a baptism of fire; a profound transformative experience. In Christianity, the sacrament of baptism; figuratively, a severe ordea...
心爱 xīn ài Beloved; cherished; dearly loved. Describes something or someone held close to the heart with deep affection.
吸取 xī qǔ To draw; to absorb; to extract and benefit from. Most commonly used figuratively for learning from experience, lessons, or knowledge.
香水 xiāng shuǐ Perfume; cologne; a fragrant liquid applied to the body or clothing.
虚弱 xū ruò Weak; feeble; frail. Describing a state of physical or psychological weakness, often due to illness, exhaustion, or malnutrition.
血压 xuè yā Blood pressure. The pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured as systolic over diastolic pressure.
萧条 xiāo tiáo Bleak; depressed; in a state of economic recession or desolate quietness.
绣 xiù To embroider; to sew decorative patterns onto fabric using coloured threads.
新手 xīn shǒu Newcomer; beginner; novice. A person who is new to a particular field or activity.
姓氏 xìng shì Surname; family name. The hereditary name passed down through generations to identify one's family lineage.
下调 xià tiáo To lower; to reduce; to revise downward. Used for officially adjusting figures, rates, ratings, forecasts, or other quantifiable values i...
享 xiǎng To enjoy; to have the benefit of; to legitimately partake in something pleasurable or privileged.
狭隘 xiá 'ài Narrow-minded; limited in perspective; parochial. Used both literally (a narrow space) and figuratively (a restricted worldview or thinki...
相传 xiāng chuán To be passed down from generation to generation; it is said; according to legend or tradition.
先天 xiān tiān Innate; congenital; inborn. Refers to qualities, conditions, or characteristics that exist from birth, prior to any acquired learning or ...
心得 xīn dé Insights gained from experience or study; personal understanding or takeaways; lessons learned.
性情 xìng qíng Temperament; disposition; inherent character. Describes the natural emotional inclinations of a person.
宣读 xuān dú To read aloud officially; to formally announce by reading a written document in public.
下山 xià shān To descend a mountain; to go down the mountain. The act of returning from a higher to lower elevation along a mountain path, whether lite...
稀少 xī shǎo Scarce; sparse; in short supply. Describes a very small quantity or a very low density of occurrence.
欣慰 xīn wèi Pleased and comforted; gratified; relieved and glad. The feeling of contentment and warmth when things turn out well or when others succeed.
新颖 xīn yǐng Novel; original; fresh and unique. Describing ideas, designs, or approaches that are innovative and unlike what has come before.
修补 xiū bǔ To mend or patch up; to repair something damaged or defective.
先例 xiān lì Precedent; prior example. A previous case or decision that serves as a reference or guide for subsequent similar situations, especially i...
小康 xiǎo kāng Moderately well-off; a standard of living that is comfortable and free from poverty, though not wealthy.
小贩 xiǎo fàn Street vendor; a small-scale hawker who sells goods informally, typically outdoors or on the street.
香味 xiāng wèi Fragrance; aroma; scent. A pleasant smell emanating from food, flowers, or other sources.
新式 xīn shì New style; modern type. Describing something of a newer design or format compared to traditional counterparts.
相通 xiāng tōng To be interconnected; to share common ground; to communicate through a shared channel or underlying principle.
香料 xiāng liào Spice; aromatic or fragrant substance; fragrant material used in cooking, medicine, or perfumery.
小提琴 xiǎo tí qín Violin; the bowed string instrument held under the chin, the smallest and highest-pitched of the standard orchestral string family.
小路 xiǎo lù Small path; a narrow trail or lane, often unpaved and away from main roads.
雪山 xuě shān Snow-capped mountain; snow mountain. A mountain whose peak is permanently or seasonally covered with snow.
细微 xì wēi Minute; subtle; tiny. Refers to small differences, slight changes, or barely perceptible details.
仙女 xiān nǚ Fairy; celestial maiden; immortal woman. In mythology and folklore, a divine female being dwelling in the heavenly realm. Colloquially, a...
潇洒 xiāo sǎ Dashing; free and easy; having an effortlessly graceful and unrestrained manner.
小品 xiǎo pǐn Comic sketch; a short performance piece — either a theatrical skit or a brief essay in classical tradition.
新款 xīn kuǎn New model; latest design; new style. Refers to the newest version or design of a product.
炫耀 xuàn yào To show off; to flaunt; to boast about. To display one's possessions, achievements, or abilities in a way that seeks admiration.
现成 xiàn chéng Ready-made; off-the-shelf; already available without extra preparation or effort.
心血 xīn xuè Painstaking effort; one's lifeblood poured into something. Energy and care invested with great dedication.
血缘 xuè yuán Blood relation; consanguinity; kinship by blood. The biological relationship connecting people who share common ancestors.
吓唬 xià hu To frighten; to intimidate; to scare someone deliberately. Implies a purposeful act of causing fear, often through threats, bluffing, or ...
幸亏 xìng kuī Fortunately; it was lucky that; thanks to good fortune that a bad outcome was avoided.
悬殊 xuán shū Vastly different; a great disparity; a wide gap. Describes a situation where the difference between two sides is extremely large.
狭小 xiá xiǎo Narrow and small; cramped. Describes a limited physical space or, less commonly, a limited scope of thinking.
羞愧 xiū kuì Ashamed and remorseful; feeling deep shame and guilt over one's actions or failures.
学子 xué zǐ Student; young scholar. A literary or elevated term for a student, especially one striving for academic excellence or far from home.
欣喜 xīn xǐ Joyful; delighted; elated. Describes a feeling of great happiness and excitement at good news or a positive outcome.
镶 xiāng To inlay; to set (a gemstone or decorative element); to border or edge with a contrasting material.
序幕 xù mù Prologue; prelude; opening act. The introductory section of a play, opera, or significant event.
幸免 xìng miǎn To be fortunate enough to escape; to narrowly avoid disaster or death.
息息相关 xī xī xiāng guān Closely interrelated; intimately connected; breathing in unison. Describes two or more things that are deeply and inseparably linked.
新奇 xīn qí Novel; strange and new; striking in its originality. Describes something fresh, unfamiliar, and intriguing.
吸纳 xī nà To absorb; to take in; to incorporate. To accept or integrate people, ideas, capital, or talent into a system or organisation.
小心翼翼 xiǎo xīn yì yì With extreme care and caution; gingerly; very carefully. Describes acting with great delicacy to avoid making a mistake or causing harm.
猩猩 xīng xing Orangutan; chimpanzee; great ape. A large primate native to tropical forests.
相伴 xiāng bàn To accompany each other; to be together; to keep each other company.
辛勤 xīn qín Hardworking; diligent; industrious. Describes sustained, earnest effort put into work or study without complaint.
心事 xīn shì Something weighing on one's mind; a hidden worry or preoccupation. An unspoken concern that troubles the heart.
酗酒 xù jiǔ To drink excessively; to be an alcoholic; heavy drinking. Habitual or uncontrolled consumption of alcohol to a harmful degree.
血脉 xuè mài Bloodline; blood vessels; lineage. The biological connection through shared blood; also used metaphorically for deep cultural or spiritua...
醒目 xǐng mù Eye-catching; conspicuous; striking to the eye. Describes something that stands out clearly and attracts attention.
相提并论 xiāng tí bìng lùn To mention two very different things in the same breath; to put on a par. Most often used negatively to argue that two things cannot or s...
相比之下 xiāng bǐ zhī xià By comparison; in contrast; when compared to what was previously mentioned.
削 xiāo To peel; to pare; to shave off the outer layer of something using a blade.
雄厚 xióng hòu Substantial and powerful; ample and solid in terms of resources, strength, or foundation.
相对而言 xiāng duì ér yán Relatively speaking; comparatively; when viewed in relation to something else.
相约 xiāng yuē To make a mutual agreement or arrangement; to agree together to meet at a specific time or place, or to do something jointly.
虚幻 xū huàn Illusory; unreal; phantasmal. Describing something that exists only in imagination or appears unreal.
玄 xuán Mysterious; profound; abstruse; dark. Describes something deep, unfathomable, or metaphysically complex — often with a sense of the unkno...
凶狠 xiōng hěn Fierce and ruthless; vicious and relentless. Emphasises both the intensity and the merciless determination of aggression.
镶嵌 xiāng qiàn To inlay; to embed; to set one material into the surface of another for decorative or structural purposes.
像样 xiàng yàng Proper; decent; presentable; up to standard. Meeting a reasonable level of quality or acceptability.
休养 xiū yǎng To rest and recuperate; to convalesce after illness, injury, or overwork.
寻觅 xún mì To search for; to seek out; to look for. More emphatic than 寻 alone, implying active and effortful searching, often for something elusive...
兴致 xìng zhì Interest; enthusiasm; the mood or inclination to engage in an activity at a particular moment.
夏令营 xià lìng yíng Summer camp. An organised programme, typically residential, held during the summer holidays for children or young people, combining recre...
项链 xiàng liàn Necklace; a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, typically a chain or string of beads with or without a pendant.
宣泄 xuān xiè To vent; to release (emotions or pressure). To let out pent-up feelings or accumulated tension through an outlet.
掀 xiān To lift; to flip up; to raise. Describes the action of lifting or turning up a cover, lid, curtain, or similar surface — often with a sin...
显眼 xiǎn yǎn Conspicuous; eye-catching; standing out prominently so as to attract attention.
嗅觉 xiù jué The sense of smell; olfactory perception.
下意识 xià yì shí Subconscious; unconscious. As an adverb, subconsciously or instinctively.
想方设法 xiǎng fāng shè fǎ To try every possible means; to rack one's brains and explore all options to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
消遣 xiāo qiǎn To pass time; to engage in a leisure activity to relax or entertain oneself.
靴子 xuē zi Boots. Footwear that covers the foot and extends up the ankle, calf, or thigh.
乡亲 xiāng qīn Fellow villager; people from the same hometown or rural community; locals.
响亮 xiǎng liàng Loud; resonant; resounding. Describes a sound that is strong, clear, and carries far.
效仿 xiào fǎng To emulate; to follow the example of; to model oneself after. To deliberately imitate someone's behaviour, method, or achievement as a po...
凶猛 xiōng měng Ferocious and powerful; violent and overwhelming in force or energy.
悬念 xuán niàn Suspense; a cliffhanger; an unanswered question that keeps an audience engaged. Also: lingering concern or worry about an unresolved outc...
下乡 xià xiāng To go to the countryside; to be sent to or visit rural areas. Describes the act of travelling from an urban area to a village or rural di...
小看 xiǎo kàn To underestimate; to look down on; to regard someone or something as less capable or important than they actually are.
挟持 xié chí To hold hostage; to coerce; to seize and control by force. To compel someone to act against their will by using them as a bargaining tool...
熏 xūn To smoke; to fumigate; to cure with smoke. To expose to smoke for flavouring, preservation, or purification; also to be gradually influen...
显赫 xiǎn hè Illustrious; distinguished; prominent. Describes a person, family, or position of great prestige, fame, or power — especially in social, ...
鲜活 xiān huó Vivid and lively; fresh and vibrant. Describes something full of life, vitality, or realistic vividness — whether a living creature, a po...
泄 xiè To leak; to vent; to let out or discharge (liquid, gas, information, or emotion). To release something that was contained.
新房 xīn fáng Bridal chamber; newly purchased or newly built house. In traditional contexts, the room prepared for newlyweds; in modern usage, a brand-...
玄机 xuán jī Hidden mystery; profound secret; deep underlying significance. Refers to something concealed within an apparently simple surface that hol...
兴奋剂 xīng fèn jì Stimulant; performance-enhancing drug; doping substance. A substance that artificially boosts physical or mental performance.
孝顺 xiào shùn Filially obedient; dutiful to parents. Describes a child who respects, obeys, and cares for their parents in accordance with Confucian va...
新陈代谢 xīn chén dài xiè Metabolism; the process of renewal in which the old is replaced by the new. In biology: the chemical processes sustaining life; broadly: ...
稀奇 xī qí Strange and rare; curious; unusual; novel. Describes something uncommon enough to arouse curiosity or wonder.
休克 xiū kè To go into shock; a severe medical emergency characterised by collapse of circulation and loss of consciousness.
泄密 xiè mì To leak classified or confidential information; to disclose secrets. Often implies a breach of duty or trust in official, military, or na...
喧闹 xuān nào Noisy; boisterous; clamorous. Describes an environment filled with loud sounds and animated activity.
新潮 xīn cháo New trend; new wave; fashionable. As an adjective, trendy or modern.
汹涌 xiōng yǒng To surge or billow turbulently; of waves, crowds, or forces moving in a powerful, uncontrollable rush.
袖手旁观 xiù shǒu páng guān To stand by with folded arms; to look on without helping when action is needed.
喜庆 xǐ qìng Festive; joyous and celebratory. Describes an atmosphere, occasion, or object associated with happiness and celebration.
锈 xiù Rust; corrosion. As a verb, to rust or become corroded.
下海 xià hǎi To go into business; to leave a secure government or academic position to start a private enterprise. Literally 'to go into the sea.'
祥和 xiáng hé Peaceful and harmonious; auspicious and serene. Describing a tranquil and propitious atmosphere.
凶残 xiōng cán Brutal and cruel; ferocious and savage. Describes extreme cruelty combined with ferocity, typically in contexts of violence or crime.
小曲 xiǎo qǔ A short melody; a ditty; a brief folk song or popular tune.
嫌弃 xián qì To dislike and reject; to look down on; to shun. Describes an attitude of distaste or disdain towards a person or thing, often leading to...
修长 xiū cháng Slender and tall; elegantly elongated in form.
醒悟 xǐng wù To wake up to the truth; to come to one's senses; to gain a sudden realisation after being misled or confused.
心胸 xīn xiōng Breadth of mind; magnanimity; ambition and vision. A person's capacity for open-mindedness, generosity, or lofty aspiration.
形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè Of all kinds; varied; diverse. Describes a wide assortment of types, shapes, or categories.
橡皮 xiàng pí Eraser; rubber in its everyday form. In standard usage, almost exclusively refers to the pencil eraser.
消沉 xiāo chén Depressed; despondent; in a state of low spirits or diminished vitality.
写照 xiě zhào A portrayal; a true reflection or vivid depiction. Something that accurately captures the essence or reality of a situation or person.
兴高采烈 xìng gāo cǎi liè In high spirits; elated; overjoyed. Describes a state of visible, exuberant happiness and excitement.
喧哗 xuān huá To make noise; to clamor. As an adjective, noisy, loud, or boisterous.
小气 xiǎo qi Stingy; petty; unwilling to spend money or share generously; also mean-spirited or narrow-minded.
卸 xiè To unload; to remove; to detach; to take off or discharge a load, burden, or attachment.
性价比 xìng jià bǐ Cost-performance ratio; value for money. The measure of benefit received relative to the price paid.
下棋 xià qí To play chess; to play a board game such as Chinese chess, Go, or international chess. A verb phrase describing the act of engaging in a ...
心里话 xīn lǐ huà Words from the heart; sincere inner thoughts or feelings that one truly means; what one really wants to say.
献血 xiàn xiě To donate blood; to give blood voluntarily for medical or humanitarian use.
凶恶 xiōng è Fierce and evil; ferocious; sinister or menacing in appearance or character.
小溪 xiǎo xī Brook; stream. A small, narrow natural watercourse, typically flowing gently through countryside or forests.
胸膛 xiōng táng The chest; the front part of the torso from neck to abdomen.
熏陶 xūn táo To influence gradually through environment; to be steeped in a culture or tradition. The gradual shaping of character or sensibility thro...
秀丽 xiù lì Gracefully beautiful; delicately lovely in scenery or appearance.
旋涡 xuán wō Whirlpool; vortex; eddy. Also used metaphorically for a swirling situation or confusing entanglement from which it is difficult to escape.
稀罕 xī han Rare and precious; to regard as rare; to covet or care about something. Can be used as an adjective meaning uncommon/unusual or as a verb...
香油 xiāng yóu Sesame oil; a fragrant cooking oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds.
学艺 xué yì To learn a craft or skill; to study an art form. To apprentice oneself to the study of a particular skill, trade, or artistic discipline.
逊色 xùn sè Inferior; not as good as. Used to indicate something falls short in comparison.
小卒 xiǎo zú Foot soldier; pawn; minor figure. A person of low rank or little importance, often used figuratively for someone who is merely a tool of ...
雪上加霜 xuě shàng jiā shuāng To add frost on top of snow; to make a bad situation even worse. An idiom describing adversity compounded by further misfortune.
稀 xī Sparse; thin; dilute; rare. Describes low density, low concentration, or low frequency of occurrence.
循序渐进 xún xù jiàn jìn To proceed step by step in an orderly manner; to advance gradually and systematically. A four-character idiom describing a methodical app...
辛酸 xīn suān Bitter and sad; full of hardship and suffering. Describes life experiences marked by pain, toil, and sorrow endured over time.
相辅相成 xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng To supplement and complete each other; mutually reinforcing; said of two things that work together harmoniously, each supporting the other.
下决心 xià jué xīn To make up one's mind; to resolve firmly. To arrive at an unwavering determination to pursue a course of action, often in the face of dif...
休眠 xiū mián To hibernate or go dormant; to enter a state of suspended activity to conserve energy or survive unfavourable conditions.
修路 xiū lù To build or repair roads; road construction or maintenance.
下功夫 xià gōng fu To put in effort; to work hard at something; to invest time and energy into mastering or achieving something.
心酸 xīn suān To feel a pang of sadness; to be moved to sorrow. The aching, bittersweet feeling caused by sorrow or sympathy.
穴位 xué wèi Acupuncture point; acupoint. A specific point on the body used in traditional Chinese medicine for acupuncture and acupressure therapy.
徐徐 xú xú Slowly and steadily; gradually; gently. Describes movement that is unhurried and smooth.
喜酒 xǐ jiǔ Wedding banquet wine; wedding banquet. Wine served at a wedding celebration; by extension, the wedding banquet itself.
喜事 xǐ shì A happy occasion or joyful event. Typically refers to weddings, births, promotions, or other personally significant celebrations.
熄火 xī huǒ To extinguish a fire; to turn off an engine; (of an engine) to stall. Used for fires going out, engines being switched off, or vehicles s...
侠义 xiá yì Chivalrous; gallant; having a spirit of righteousness and willingness to help the weak. The heroic moral code of the traditional Chinese ...
秀美 xiù měi Gracefully and elegantly beautiful; possessing delicate, refined beauty.
欣欣向荣 xīn xīn xiàng róng Thriving and flourishing; vigorous growth. Describes something full of vitality and in a state of prosperous development.
休想 xiū xiǎng Do not even think about it; don't dream of it. A firm refusal emphasising that something is absolutely impossible.
腺 xiàn Gland; an organ in the body that produces and secretes specific substances.
喜糖 xǐ táng Wedding candy; sweets distributed to guests and relatives to share the joy of a wedding or other happy event.
相依为命 xiāng yī wéi mìng To depend on each other for survival; to be inseparably bound together, especially in hardship.
鲜美 xiān měi Delicious; fresh and tasty. Describes food — particularly seafood, broth, or naturally flavoured dishes — that has a rich, clean, and app...
心病 xīn bìng A worry or concern that weighs heavily on the mind; a preoccupation or psychological burden; a heartache.
血栓 xuè shuān Blood clot; thrombus. A clot formed within a blood vessel that obstructs the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
心肠 xīn cháng The heart; one's nature or disposition; inner feelings or character. Refers to a person's emotional nature or moral temperament.
心安理得 xīn ān lǐ dé To feel at ease with a clear conscience; to have no qualms about something because it is justified or correct.
腥 xīng Fishy; having the smell of raw meat or fish. Describing an unpleasant raw or bloody odour.
驯 xùn To tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal). Also used as an adjective meaning docile, obedient, or compliant.
泻 xiè To flow rapidly downward; to rush out; to have diarrhoea. Describes a fast, uncontrolled outpouring of liquid.
心慌 xīn huāng To feel flustered, anxious, or panicky; a sense of agitation or unease in the heart.
下坠 xià zhuì To fall; to plummet; to drop downward. Describes the rapid downward movement of a person, object, or abstract value under the force of gr...
孝敬 xiào jìng To show filial respect; to give gifts or money to parents or elders as a token of respect and gratitude; to treat elders with devotion.
泄气 xiè qì To lose heart; to feel deflated or discouraged; to let the air out of something.
馅儿 xiànr Filling; stuffing placed inside food such as dumplings, buns, or pastries.
仙鹤 xiān hè Red-crowned crane; fairy crane. The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of longevity, nobility, a...
旭日 xù rì The rising sun; the morning sun just appearing above the horizon.
洗涤剂 xǐ dí jì Detergent; cleaning agent. A chemical substance used for washing and cleaning.
心眼儿 xīn yǎnr One's inner mind; cleverness; hidden intentions. Context-dependent: can be positive (perceptiveness) or negative (scheming).
心想事成 xīn xiǎng shì chéng May all your wishes come true; everything goes as one hopes. A blessing expressing that what the heart desires will be achieved.
喜洋洋 xǐ yáng yáng Beaming with happiness; radiantly joyful. Describes a mood or atmosphere that is visibly and infectiously cheerful.
心灵手巧 xīn líng shǒu qiǎo Clever and deft; mentally sharp and manually skilled. Describes a person who is both intelligent and highly adept with their hands.
嬉笑 xī xiào To laugh and play; to frolic; playful laughter. Describes lighthearted, joyful laughing combined with playful behaviour.
絮叨 xù dao Wordy; nagging; long-winded. Describes someone who rambles repetitively, often delivering the same message over and over.
形影不离 xíng yǐng bù lí Inseparable; always together. Like a form and its shadow, the two cannot be parted.
喜出望外 xǐ chū wàng wài Pleasantly surprised; overjoyed beyond expectation. To be delighted by an outcome far better than anticipated.
胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú To have a well-thought-out plan already in mind; to be fully prepared and confident before taking action.
喜怒哀乐 xǐ nù āi lè Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness — the full range of human emotions. A set phrase referring to all of one's feelings and emotional states.
心急如焚 xīn jí rú fén To be burning with anxiety; to feel extremely urgent anxiety, as if one's heart is on fire.
熙熙攘攘 xī xī rǎng rǎng Bustling; teeming; full of noisy activity and movement. Describes a scene crowded with people moving about busily.