Z HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 453 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under Z.

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佐料 zuǒ liào Condiments; seasoning; auxiliary ingredients. The spices, sauces, and flavouring agents added to food during cooking or at the table.
作客 zuò kè To be a guest; to visit as a guest in someone else's home or territory. Implies being away from home and dependent on the hospitality of ...
作对 zuò duì To oppose; to go against; to act contrary to someone's wishes or interests deliberately.
作弊 zuò bì To cheat; to engage in fraudulent behaviour to gain an unfair advantage, especially in examinations or competitions.
作物 zuò wù Crops; cultivated plants. Agricultural plants grown for food, fibre, or other uses.
作风 zuò fēng Work style; conduct; manner of operating. The characteristic attitude and behaviour that defines how a person, organisation, or instituti...
做生意 zuò shēngyi To do business; to engage in trade or commerce. Refers broadly to conducting commercial activity, running a business, or making transacti...
做证 zuò zhèng To testify; to bear witness; to act as a witness. Refers to providing testimony or serving as a witness in legal, formal, or social conte...
嘴唇 zuǐ chún Lips. The two fleshy parts forming the outer edge of the mouth.
坐落 zuò luò To be situated; to be located. Describes where a building, place, or structure is positioned.
尊严 zūn yán Dignity; self-respect. The quality of being worthy of respect and honour, especially in relation to one's personal integrity and rights.
尊贵 zūn guì Honourable; distinguished; exalted. Describes a person or status of high dignity and social standing deserving of great respect.
左顾右盼 zuǒ gù yòu pàn To look left and right; to glance around in all directions. Describes someone who is distracted, hesitant, or surveying the surroundings ...
座右铭 zuò yòu míng Motto; maxim. A guiding personal saying, principle, or aphorism that one places beside oneself as a constant reminder of values or aspira...
座谈 zuò tán To hold a discussion; to have an informal meeting for open exchange of views. Refers to a seated, roundtable-style conversation among par...
琢磨 zuó mo To ponder; to think over carefully; to figure out. Implies mulling something over with sustained thought, often to understand or resolve it.
罪犯 zuì fàn Criminal; offender. A person who has committed a crime, especially one who has been convicted.
罪魁祸首 zuì kuí huò shǒu The chief culprit; the ringleader; the primary person or factor responsible for causing harm or disaster.
遵循 zūn xún To follow; to abide by; to act in accordance with principles, rules, or guidelines.
遵照 zūn zhào In accordance with; following exactly. To act strictly in line with specific instructions, orders, or stipulations.
钻石 zuàn shí Diamond. A precious gemstone valued for its exceptional hardness and brilliant lustre.
钻研 zuān yán To study deeply; to delve into a subject with focused, sustained effort. Implies rigorous, thorough investigation or mastery of a field.
钻空子 zuān kòng zi To exploit a loophole; to take advantage of a gap or weakness in rules, regulations, or systems for personal gain.
再度 zài dù Once again; for the second or subsequent time. An adverb emphasizing the recurrence of a significant event or action.
再现 zài xiàn To reappear; to reproduce; to re-enact or recreate. For something to appear or manifest again, especially something from the past.
凿 záo To chisel; to bore; to cut or carve into a hard surface using a pointed tool. Also used as a noun for the tool itself (chisel, awl).
噪声 zào shēng Noise; unwanted sound; acoustic interference. Refers to disruptive, irregular, or harmful sound, especially in technical, scientific, and...
噪音 zào yīn Noise; unwanted, disturbing sound. The general everyday term for loud, disruptive, or unpleasant sound that disturbs daily life.
在意 zài yì To mind; to care about; to attach importance to something. To give weight or emotional attention to something, particularly the opinions ...
在线 zài xiàn Online; connected to the internet or a network; actively available on a digital platform.
在职 zài zhí To be currently employed; to be in an active post. Describes the status of someone currently holding a job or official position.
宰 zǎi To slaughter (livestock); to butcher. Colloquially: to overcharge or rip off a customer. In historical contexts: a high official who over...
攒 zǎn To save up; to accumulate; to collect gradually over time. To gather something — money, resources, or points — bit by bit through patient...
早年 zǎo nián Early years; one's youth or early life; the early period of an era or career. Referring to a time long past, especially the formative or ...
暂 zàn Temporarily; for the time being; briefly. An adverb indicating that something is a short-term or provisional state.
杂乱无章 zá luàn wú zhāng In complete disorder; chaotic and without any pattern or structure. Describes a state of utter disorganization in which no coherent arran...
杂交 zá jiāo To hybridize; to crossbreed. The process of combining two different species, varieties, or genetic lines to produce offspring with mixed ...
杂技 zá jì Acrobatics; circus arts. Skilled physical performance combining gymnastics, balance, juggling, and other demanding feats of the body.
枣 zǎo Jujube; Chinese date (Ziziphus jujuba). A small, sweet-flavoured red or dark fruit widely consumed fresh, dried, or in traditional medici...
栽 zāi To plant (a tree or seedling); to insert into the ground. Colloquially: to fall over, or to suffer a serious setback or failure.
栽培 zāi péi To cultivate (plants); to nurture, mentor, or develop (people). In the literal sense, carefully growing plants from seedlings; metaphoric...
砸 zá To smash; to break by striking; to bungle or ruin. Refers to physically destroying something by impact, or colloquially to wreck a perfor...
葬 zàng To bury; to inter; to entomb. To place a deceased person or their remains in the ground or a tomb as part of a funeral rite.
葬礼 zàng lǐ Funeral; burial ceremony. The formal ritual held to mourn and inter a deceased person.
赞不绝口 zàn bù jué kǒu To praise without stopping; to be full of unstinting praise. To speak highly of something in an uninterrupted stream of admiring comments.
赞叹 zàn tàn To exclaim in admiration; to express wonder and praise. To be moved to vocal appreciation by something impressively beautiful or extraord...
赞叹不已 zàn tàn bù yǐ To be filled with endless admiration; to marvel without stopping. An intensified expression indicating that one's admiration is so deep i...
赞同 zàn tóng To agree; to approve of; to endorse. To express support for a proposal, opinion, or course of action.
赞扬 zàn yáng To praise; to commend; to speak highly of. To publicly or explicitly extol the virtues, achievements, or conduct of a person or thing.
赞美 zàn měi To praise; to extol; to speak highly of something's beauty, virtue, or excellence. Used for aesthetic appreciation or moral commendation.
赞许 zàn xǔ To approve of; to praise; to commend with admiration. To express positive assessment or approval of someone's conduct, quality, or achiev...
载体 zài tǐ Carrier; vehicle; medium. Something that bears, transmits, or conveys something else — whether material, informational, or conceptual.
造价 zào jià Construction cost; project cost; the total expenditure required to build or manufacture something. The price of creating or constructing ...
造假 zào jiǎ To fabricate; to forge; to falsify. To create or produce something fake, fraudulent, or counterfeit, especially documents, data, goods, o...
造就 zào jiù To cultivate; to bring into being; to nurture and shape into something accomplished. To create or produce a person of talent or a signifi...
造福 zào fú To benefit; to bring welfare or prosperity to; to do good for. To create beneficial outcomes for a person, community, or future generations.
造纸术 zào zhǐ shù Papermaking technique; the art and technology of making paper. One of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China, traditionally attribute...
遭殃 zāo yāng To suffer a calamity; to meet with misfortune; to be harmed or afflicted. To be on the receiving end of disaster or trouble, often throug...
债务 zhài wù Debt; liability; obligation. Money or obligations owed to others.
则 zé Then; in that case; a rule or principle. A literary conjunction indicating consequence, contrast, or enumeration.
占卜 zhān bǔ Divination; fortune-telling. The practice of seeking knowledge of the future through supernatural means.
占用 zhàn yòng To occupy; to take up; to use up. To take possession of space, time, or resources.
召集 zhào jí To convene; to assemble; to summon people together for a meeting or gathering.
增收 zēng shōu To increase income; to boost revenue. To raise earnings or financial gains.
增添 zēng tiān To add; to increase; to supplement. To bring additional elements that enrich or enhance something.
展出 zhǎn chū To exhibit; to display; to put on show. To present items for public viewing.
展望 zhǎn wàng To look ahead; to envision; to forecast. To look forward to the future with anticipation.
展览会 zhǎn lǎn huì Exhibition; trade fair; expo. A formal event where items are displayed for public viewing.
崭新 zhǎn xīn Brand-new; completely new. Something entirely fresh without any wear or previous use.
帐子 zhàng zi Bed curtain; mosquito net; canopy. A fabric hanging around a bed for privacy or protection from insects.
帐篷 zhàng peng Tent. A portable shelter made of fabric supported by poles.
张扬 zhāng yáng To publicize; to flaunt; to be ostentatious. To deliberately draw attention to oneself or spread information.
张灯结彩 zhāng dēng jié cǎi To hang up lanterns and decorations; to be festively decorated. Describes elaborate decorations for celebrations.
张贴 zhāng tiē To post; to put up; to affix. To attach notices, posters, or signs to a surface.
扎根 zhā gēn To take root; to put down roots; to establish oneself firmly. To become deeply established in a place or field.
招募 zhāo mù To recruit; to enlist; to hire. Actively seeking and enrolling personnel.
招待 zhāo dài To receive and entertain guests; to host; hospitality.
招待会 zhāo dài huì Reception; reception party. A formal social gathering to welcome or honor guests.
招揽 zhāo lǎn To solicit; to drum up business; to attract customers or talent.
招收 zhāo shōu To recruit; to admit; to enroll. Formally accepting students, employees, or members.
招数 zhāo shù Move; trick; tactic; stratagem. A technique or method, especially in martial arts or competition.
招标 zhāo biāo To invite tenders; to call for bids. The process of soliciting competitive bids for a project or contract.
招牌 zhāo pai Signboard; shop sign; signature dish; specialty; trademark.
掌管 zhǎng guǎn To be in charge of; to control; to administer. To have authority over and manage something.
斩 zhǎn To chop; to behead; to cut down. To sever with a blade in a decisive manner.
斩草除根 zhǎn cǎo chú gēn To pull up weeds by the roots; to eradicate completely. To eliminate a problem or threat at its source to prevent recurrence.
朝三暮四 zhāo sān mù sì Fickle; capricious; constantly changing one's mind. Literally: three in the morning, four in the evening.
朝夕相处 zhāo xī xiāng chǔ To be together day and night; to spend time together constantly; to live side by side.
朝气蓬勃 zhāo qì péng bó Full of vigor and vitality; youthful and energetic; spirited.
榨 zhà To press; to squeeze; to extract by pressing. To extract liquid or juice through pressure.
沼泽 zhǎo zé Swamp; marsh; bog. Wetland with waterlogged soil and aquatic vegetation.
沾 zhān To dip; to touch; to be stained with. To come into contact with liquid or to attach to a surface.
沾光 zhān guāng To benefit from association; to bask in reflected glory. To gain advantage from someone else's success or status.
渣子 zhā zi Dregs; residue; slag; scraps. The leftover material after extraction or processing.
盏 zhǎn Measure word for lamps or lights; a small cup or vessel. Used to count illumination devices.
眨眼 zhǎ yǎn To blink; to wink. The rapid closing and opening of the eyelids.
着迷 zháo mí To be fascinated; to be obsessed; to be captivated by something.
瞻仰 zhān yǎng To look up at with reverence; to pay respects to; to visit with veneration. To view someone or something with deep respect.
窄 zhǎi Narrow; tight; cramped. Having little width or limited space.
站立 zhàn lì To stand; to stand up. To maintain an upright position on one's feet.
粘 zhān To stick; to paste; to adhere. To attach one thing to another using adhesive properties.
绽放 zhàn fàng To bloom; to blossom; to burst open. To open up and display beauty, often describing flowers or smiles.
胀 zhàng To swell; to expand; to bloat. Physical enlargement due to pressure, gas, or fluid.
蘸 zhàn To dip in; to soak briefly. To put something into liquid and quickly remove it.
诈骗 zhà piàn To defraud; to swindle; fraud. The act of obtaining money or benefits through deception.
责备 zé bèi To blame; to reproach; to censure. To express disapproval or criticism of someone's actions.
责怪 zé guài To blame; to find fault with; to hold responsible. To express displeasure about someone's mistake or wrongdoing.
账单 zhàng dān Bill; invoice; statement. A document showing amounts owed for goods or services.
账号 zhàng hào Account number; account ID; username. A unique identifier for a financial or digital account.
贼 zéi Thief; burglar; traitor. A person who steals or, historically, a rebel or enemy of the state.
长相 zhǎng xiàng Appearance; looks; facial features. A person's physical appearance, especially the face.
长辈 zhǎng bèi Elder; senior; older generation. People of an older generation in one's family or social circle.
闸 zhá Sluice gate; floodgate; brake. A device for controlling water flow or stopping motion.
争先恐后 zhēng xiān kǒng hòu To vie with each other to be first; to scramble. Everyone rushing forward, each afraid of falling behind the others.
争光 zhēng guāng To win glory for; to bring honour to. To achieve something that reflects well on one's family, school, or country.
争分夺秒 zhēng fēn duó miǎo To race against time; to seize every minute and second. Working with extreme urgency to save time.
争吵 zhēng chǎo To quarrel; to argue heatedly with raised voices. A verbal conflict marked by anger and agitation.
争执 zhēng zhí To dispute; to argue over a point. A verbal disagreement where each side insists on their position.
争气 zhēng qì To be a credit to; to make a good showing. To live up to expectations and not disappoint those who believe in you.
争端 zhēng duān A dispute; a point of contention between parties. A formal conflict requiring resolution.
侦察 zhēn chá To reconnoiter; to scout; reconnaissance. Military or intelligence term for gathering information about an enemy or unknown area.
兆头 zhào tou Omen; sign; portent. An indication or sign of something about to happen.
征 zhēng To levy; to conscript; to collect by official authority. Also means to seek or solicit from the public.
征收 zhēng shōu To levy; to collect taxes, fees, or property by governmental authority. Official exaction.
征集 zhēng jí To collect or solicit through a public call. To gather submissions, opinions, or materials from the public.
折叠 zhé dié To fold; to fold up. The action of bending something flat onto itself.
折合 zhé hé To convert; to amount to; to be equivalent to. Converting one unit or currency to another.
折射 zhé shè To refract; refraction. The bending of light when passing through different media; figuratively, to reflect or reveal.
折扣 zhé kòu Discount; reduction in price. A deduction from the regular price of goods or services.
折磨 zhé mó To torment; to torture; to agonize. To cause prolonged suffering or distress.
折腾 zhē teng To toss about; to torment; to go through trouble; to make a fuss over something.
拯救 zhěng jiù To rescue; to save from danger, disaster, or ruin. A dramatic term implying saving from dire circumstances.
挣扎 zhēng zhá To struggle; to fight to break free. Physical or figurative efforts to escape difficulty, constraint, or hardship.
振作 zhèn zuò To pull oneself together; to brace up; to overcome low spirits and regain energy and determination.
振兴 zhèn xīng To revitalise; to invigorate; to bring about a renewal of strength and prosperity. Used for industries, economies, cultures, or nations.
振奋 zhèn fèn To be inspired and invigorated; to rouse one's spirits. Describes a surge of motivation and emotional energy in response to good news or ...
枕头 zhěn tou A pillow; the cushion placed under the head while sleeping.
照例 zhào lì As usual; as a rule; following established practice.
照办 zhào bàn To act accordingly; to follow instructions exactly; to do as told.
照料 zhào liào To take care of; to look after; to attend to someone or something.
照明 zhào míng To illuminate; lighting; illumination. The act of providing light or the lighting system itself.
珍藏 zhēn cáng To treasure and keep; a treasured collection. To carefully preserve something of great personal or cultural value.
珍视 zhēn shì To cherish; to hold in high regard. To treat something or someone as precious and worthy of care.
珍重 zhēn zhòng To take good care of oneself; to cherish one's health and wellbeing. Also used as a heartfelt farewell expression meaning 'take care'.
症结 zhēng jié The crux of a problem; the key issue at the heart of a difficulty. The root cause that must be addressed.
真假 zhēn jiǎ Authenticity versus fakeness; whether something is genuine or false. The question of truth or deception.
真心 zhēn xīn Sincerity; a genuine heart. True feelings or honest intentions, as opposed to pretence or flattery.
真情 zhēn qíng Genuine feelings; sincere emotions. The truth of one's heart, especially in the context of interpersonal relationships or artistic expres...
真挚 zhēn zhì Sincere; heartfelt; genuine and earnest. Describes emotions, attitudes, or expressions that come from deep within.
真是的 zhēn shì de An exclamation expressing mild exasperation, disbelief, or reproach. Roughly equivalent to 'Honestly!', 'Really!', or 'Oh come on!' in En...
真空 zhēn kōng A vacuum; a state of absolute emptiness devoid of matter. Also used figuratively for a power vacuum or absence of control.
睁 zhēng To open one's eyes. The physical action of widening the eyelids to see.
罩 zhào To cover; to hood; cover; shade; hood. Used as verb (to cover/envelop) or noun (a covering/shade).
肇事 zhào shì To cause an accident; to be responsible for an incident. Often refers to traffic accidents.
蒸 zhēng To steam; to cook by steaming. Also used for evaporation or rising vapour.
诊所 zhěn suǒ A clinic; a small medical facility providing outpatient diagnosis and treatment, distinct from a hospital.
这会儿 zhè huìr Right now; at this moment; at present. Colloquial expression for the current moment in time.
这样一来 zhè yàng yī lái In this way; as a result; consequently. Transitional phrase indicating a result or consequence.
遮 zhē To cover; to block; to shield; to conceal.
遮盖 zhē gài To cover up; to conceal; to mask. Used for physically covering or figuratively hiding something.
针灸 zhēn jiǔ Acupuncture and moxibustion. Traditional Chinese medical treatment using needles and heat therapy.
针锋相对 zhēn fēng xiāng duì Tit for tat; to be diametrically opposed; to confront directly. Describes sharp confrontation where neither side yields.
镇定 zhèn dìng Calm and composed; unruffled in the face of difficulty or crisis. Also used as a verb meaning to calm down or steady oneself.
阵容 zhèn róng A lineup; the composition and quality of a team, cast, or group assembled for a purpose.
阵营 zhèn yíng A camp; a faction or side in a conflict, debate, or competition. A group of people united by shared ideology or interests against another...
震 zhèn To shake; to vibrate; to shock or awe. Also used as a noun/verb for an earthquake or seismic event.
震动 zhèn dòng To shake; to vibrate. Also used figuratively to mean causing a significant stir or upheaval in society or a field.
震撼 zhèn hàn To deeply move or shock; to shake to the core. Describes a profound emotional or psychological impact that leaves a lasting impression.
之 zhī A classical possessive particle meaning 'of'; also functions as a pronoun meaning 'this' or 'it'. A literary marker creating elegant, for...
之所以 zhī suǒ yǐ The reason why; the cause of. A conjunction introducing the reason or cause for something, often paired with 是因为.
值钱 zhí qián Valuable; worth money. Having significant monetary value.
制 zhì To make; to manufacture; to control or restrain. A fundamental character for creation, production, and regulation.
制服 zhì fú A uniform; standardised clothing worn by members of an organisation. Also a verb meaning to subdue or bring under control.
制裁 zhì cái To impose sanctions; to punish or penalise. Official measures taken to punish violations of law or international norms.
志气 zhì qì Ambition; aspiration and determination. The spirit and resolve to achieve great things.
执意 zhí yì To insist stubbornly; to persist in doing something despite opposition. A determined resolve to proceed with one's decision.
执法 zhí fǎ To enforce the law; law enforcement. The act of applying legal rules and ensuring compliance.
执照 zhí zhào A licence; an official permit authorising someone to do something. A formal document granting legal permission.
执着 zhí zhuó Persistent; steadfastly devoted. Showing unwavering commitment to a goal, belief, or pursuit.
指令 zhǐ lìng An instruction; a command or directive. An authoritative order that must be followed.
指南 zhǐ nán A guide; a guidebook or manual. Something that provides direction or instruction for a particular subject.
指南针 zhǐ nán zhēn A compass; a magnetic device that indicates direction. One of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China.
指向 zhǐ xiàng To point toward; to indicate direction. Also a noun meaning the direction or target something points to.
指引 zhǐ yǐn To guide; to show the way. Providing direction, either physically or through advice and leadership.
指手画脚 zhǐ shǒu huà jiǎo To gesticulate; to point and gesture while talking. Often implies meddling, giving unwanted directions, or bossing others around.
指教 zhǐ jiào To give advice or instruction; enlightenment from a superior. A humble term used when asking for guidance or critique.
指望 zhǐ wàng To count on; to hope for or expect. Also a noun meaning expectation or hope.
指点 zhǐ diǎn To give guidance; to point out and advise. Offering direction or instruction to help someone improve or understand.
支柱 zhī zhù A pillar; a mainstay. Something or someone that provides crucial support, whether physical, economic, or emotional.
支票 zhī piào A cheque; a written order directing a bank to pay a specified sum from the drawer's account.
整合 zhěng hé To integrate; to consolidate. Bringing separate elements together into a unified, coordinated whole.
整数 zhěng shù An integer; a whole number. A number without fractions or decimals.
整洁 zhěng jié Neat and tidy; clean and orderly. Describing an environment or appearance that is well-organised and free of clutter.
旨在 zhǐ zài To aim at; to be intended for. A formal expression indicating the purpose or goal of an action or policy.
止咳 zhǐ ké To relieve coughing; cough-suppressing. The action or property of stopping or reducing coughs.
止步 zhǐ bù To stop walking; to halt one's steps. Also used as a command meaning 'keep out' or to describe reaching a limit.
止血 zhǐ xuè To stop bleeding; haemostasis. The medical process of halting blood flow from a wound.
正直 zhèng zhí Upright; honest and principled. Possessing moral integrity and refusing to engage in dishonest or corrupt behaviour.
正能量 zhèng néng liàng Positive energy; positivity. Optimistic, constructive attitudes and influences that uplift people.
正视 zhèng shì To face squarely; to confront directly. To acknowledge and deal with something honestly rather than avoiding it.
汁 zhī Juice; liquid extracted from fruits, vegetables, or meat. Also used for sauces and gravies.
直奔 zhí bèn To head straight for; to go directly to. Moving purposefully toward a destination without detours.
直径 zhí jìng Diameter; the straight line passing through the centre of a circle connecting two points on its circumference.
直至 zhí zhì Until; up to. A conjunction indicating the end point of an action or duration.
直观 zhí guān Intuitive; visually immediate. Perceptible directly through the senses without requiring inference or analysis.
直视 zhí shì To look straight at; to gaze directly. Meeting someone's eyes or confronting something head-on.
直觉 zhí jué Intuition; an instinctive feeling or immediate understanding without conscious reasoning.
直达 zhí dá Non-stop; going directly to the destination without stops. A direct route or connection.
知己 zhī jǐ A bosom friend; an intimate confidant who truly understands you. Also used as an adjective meaning deeply understanding.
知觉 zhī jué Perception; conscious awareness through the senses. The faculty of perceiving and being aware of one's surroundings.
知识分子 zhī shi fèn zǐ An intellectual; an educated person engaged in mental labour, particularly in academic, literary, or professional fields.
知足 zhī zú Content; satisfied with what one has. Finding happiness in one's current situation rather than constantly craving more.
职业病 zhí yè bìng An occupational disease; a health condition caused by one's work environment or habits. Also used humorously for work-related quirks.
职员 zhí yuán An employee; a staff member. Someone employed in an office or organisation.
职权 zhí quán Authority; powers and duties attached to a position. The official scope of one's responsibility and decision-making power.
肢体 zhī tǐ Limbs; the arms and legs of the human body. Also refers to bodily movement and physical expression.
脂肪 zhī fáng Fat; adipose tissue. The oily substance stored in the body or found in food.
至关重要 zhì guān zhòng yào Of vital importance; crucial; absolutely essential. Something so important that success or failure depends on it.
至此 zhì cǐ Up to this point; by now; thus far. A formal expression marking a conclusion or turning point in a narrative.
芝士 zhī shì Cheese; a dairy product made from curdled milk. A loanword from English, commonly used in food contexts.
芝麻 zhī ma Sesame; the small seeds used in cooking and as a source of oil. Also appears in many idioms and cultural expressions.
证人 zhèng rén A witness; a person who testifies to what they have seen or experienced. Someone who provides evidence in legal or formal proceedings.
郑重 zhèng zhòng Solemn; serious and earnest. Conveying gravity, formality, and sincere intent in words or actions.
中国画 zhōng guó huà Chinese painting; traditional Chinese art. A painting style using ink and brush on silk or rice paper.
中型 zhōng xíng Medium-sized; mid-sized. Between small and large in scale or capacity.
中旬 zhōng xún The middle ten days of a month; mid-month. Days 11-20 of any month.
中止 zhōng zhǐ To suspend; to discontinue; to abort. Stopping something in the middle before completion.
中立 zhōng lì Neutral; to remain neutral. Not taking sides in a conflict or dispute.
中途 zhōng tú Midway; en route; halfway through. The middle portion of a journey or process.
仲裁 zhòng cái Arbitration; to arbitrate. Resolution of a dispute by an impartial third party outside of court.
众人 zhòng rén Everyone; all the people present; the crowd. The collective group of people in a situation.
众志成城 zhòng zhì chéng chéng Unity is strength; when people are united, they become an impregnable fortress. Collective will achieves the impossible.
众所周知 zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī As everyone knows; it is common knowledge. Introducing a widely known fact.
制品 zhì pǐn A product; a manufactured article. Items made from raw materials through processing or production.
制止 zhì zhǐ To stop; to prevent; to put an end to. Taking action to halt an undesirable behaviour or situation.
周到 zhōu dào Thoughtful; considerate; thorough in attention to detail. Describes service, care, or arrangements that leave nothing to be desired.
周密 zhōu mì Meticulous; thorough; carefully thought out. Describes planning, arrangements, or reasoning that is comprehensive and leaves no gaps.
周旋 zhōu xuán To deal with; to maneuver; to socialize strategically. To handle difficult situations or people through skillful interaction.
周边 zhōu biān Periphery; surrounding area; vicinity. Also refers to merchandise or accessories related to a main product.
忠于 zhōng yú To be loyal to; to be faithful to. Devoted allegiance to a person, principle, or cause.
忠实 zhōng shí Faithful; loyal; true to. Adhering closely to the original or being reliably devoted.
忠诚 zhōng chéng Loyal; faithful; loyalty. Devoted and true to a person, cause, or duty.
忠贞 zhōng zhēn Loyal and steadfast; unwavering fidelity. Devotion that remains constant through hardship.
昼夜 zhòu yè Day and night; around the clock. Refers to the full 24-hour cycle or continuous, uninterrupted activity.
智商 zhì shāng Intelligence quotient; IQ. A measure of intellectual ability based on standardised tests.
朱红 zhū hóng Vermilion; bright red; cinnabar red. A vivid, warm red color with orange undertones, traditionally made from cinnabar.
治学 zhì xué To pursue scholarship; to engage in academic study. The approach and methods one uses in scholarly research.
治愈 zhì yù To cure; to heal. The process of recovering from illness or emotional wounds.
滞后 zhì hòu To lag behind; delayed; trailing. Failing to keep pace with development or expectations.
滞留 zhì liú To be stranded; to be detained; to remain stuck somewhere. Unable to leave or proceed as planned.
皱 zhòu To wrinkle; wrinkle; crease. Describes the formation of folds in skin, fabric, or surfaces, or the folds themselves.
种族 zhǒng zú Race; ethnic group. A category of humans sharing physical or genetic characteristics.
秩序 zhì xù Order; sequence; proper arrangement. The state of being organised according to rules or principles.
窒息 zhì xī To suffocate; to choke; asphyxiation. The state of being unable to breathe due to lack of air.
终生 zhōng shēng Lifelong; for one's entire life. Spanning from a point until death.
终究 zhōng jiū Eventually; after all; in the end. Something that will happen despite obstacles or delays.
终结 zhōng jié To end; to conclude; to terminate. The final ending of something that has run its course.
置 zhì To place; to put; to set. A formal character for positioning or arranging something.
肿瘤 zhǒng liú Tumour; neoplasm. An abnormal mass of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell growth.
致 zhì To cause; to send; to deliver. A versatile character indicating causing a result or conveying something.
致力于 zhì lì yú To be devoted to; to commit oneself to. Dedicating one's efforts toward a particular cause or goal.
致命 zhì mìng Fatal; deadly; lethal. Capable of causing death or catastrophic failure.
致富 zhì fù To become wealthy; to get rich. The process or methods of achieving financial prosperity.
致敬 zhì jìng To pay tribute; to salute; to show respect. A formal expression of honour or admiration.
致辞 zhì cí To deliver a speech; an address or formal remarks. The act of making a formal statement at an event.
衷心 zhōng xīn Heartfelt; sincere; from the bottom of one's heart. Expressing genuine inner feelings.
质地 zhì dì Texture; material quality. The physical properties and feel of a material or substance.
质朴 zhì pǔ Simple and unadorned; plain and genuine. Characterised by natural simplicity without artificial embellishment.
质疑 zhì yí To question; to doubt; to challenge the validity of. Expressing scepticism about something's truth or correctness.
质问 zhì wèn To question closely; to interrogate; to challenge. Demanding an explanation in a confrontational manner.
重中之重 zhòng zhōng zhī zhòng Top priority; the most important of all; paramount concern. Emphasizes something as the highest priority among priorities.
重任 zhòng rèn Important task; heavy responsibility; vital mission. A duty that carries significant weight and consequence.
重伤 zhòng shāng Serious injury; severe wound. A physical injury that is life-threatening or causes significant impairment.
重创 zhòng chuāng To inflict heavy losses; to deal a severe blow. Used for serious damage to military forces, organizations, or individuals.
重型 zhòng xíng Heavy-duty; heavy type; for large-scale or intense purposes. Describes equipment, vehicles, or conditions of significant scale.
重心 zhòng xīn Center of gravity; focal point; core emphasis. The central point where weight is balanced, or the main focus of attention.
重量级 zhòng liàng jí Heavyweight; major league; of great importance or influence. Originally from boxing, now widely used metaphorically.
骤然 zhòu rán Suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden. Describes something happening unexpectedly and rapidly.
专人 zhuān rén Dedicated person; designated personnel. Someone assigned specifically for a particular task.
专制 zhuān zhì Autocratic; despotic; tyrannical. A system of government where one person has absolute power.
专卖店 zhuān mài diàn Specialty store; brand store; exclusive shop. A retail store that sells only products from one brand.
专柜 zhuān guì Specialty counter; brand counter. A dedicated retail section for a specific brand or product category.
专栏 zhuān lán Column; special section; regular feature. A dedicated section in publications for a specific topic or writer.
专注 zhuān zhù Focused; concentrated; attentive. Giving undivided attention to something.
专程 zhuān chéng Specially; making a special trip. Traveling or coming specifically for a particular purpose.
专职 zhuān zhí Full-time; dedicated position. Working exclusively on one job or role rather than part-time.
专著 zhuān zhù Monograph; specialized treatise. A scholarly book focusing on a single subject or aspect of a subject.
专长 zhuān cháng Specialty; expertise; strong suit. A particular skill or area of knowledge one excels in.
主 zhǔ Master; owner; host; main person in charge. The person who has authority or ownership over something.
主义 zhǔ yì Doctrine; -ism; ideology. A system of principles, beliefs, or theories that guide thought and action.
主人公 zhǔ rén gōng Protagonist; main character; hero/heroine of a story. The central figure in a narrative.
主力 zhǔ lì Main force; backbone; key player. The primary strength or most important contributors to an effort.
主妇 zhǔ fù Housewife; homemaker. A woman who manages the household and does not work outside the home.
主宰 zhǔ zǎi To dominate; to control; master; ruler. To have supreme power over something or someone.
主权 zhǔ quán Sovereignty; sovereign rights. The supreme authority of a state over its territory and affairs.
主演 zhǔ yǎn To star in; lead actor/actress. As a verb, to play the main role; as a noun, the person in the leading role.
主页 zhǔ yè Homepage; main page. The primary page of a website or the default page of a browser.
主题歌 zhǔ tí gē Theme song; title song. The main musical piece associated with a film, TV show, or event.
主食 zhǔ shí Staple food; main food. The primary carbohydrate-based food in a meal, such as rice, noodles, or bread.
传记 zhuàn jì Biography; biographical account. A written account of someone's life.
住址 zhù zhǐ Address; residential address. The specific location where someone lives.
住处 zhù chù Residence; dwelling; place to live. A location where someone lives or stays.
住宿 zhù sù To lodge; to stay overnight; accommodation. The act of staying somewhere temporarily for sleep.
住户 zhù hù Resident; household; occupant. A person or family living in a particular dwelling.
助威 zhù wēi To cheer on; to boost morale; to root for. To encourage and support someone through cheering or presence.
嘱咐 zhǔ fù To enjoin; to urge; to exhort. To give earnest instructions or reminders, especially from elders to younger people.
拄 zhǔ To lean on; to support oneself with. To use a stick, cane, or similar object for support while standing or walking.
拽 zhuài To drag; to pull; to haul. To move something or someone by pulling forcefully.
撰写 zhuàn xiě To write; to compose; to author. To create written works, especially formal or scholarly texts.
株 zhū Measure word for plants, especially trees. Used to count individual plants, trees, or seedlings.
注入 zhù rù To inject; to pour into; to infuse. To add something into something else, either physically or metaphorically.
注定 zhù dìng To be destined; to be fated; predetermined. Something that is bound to happen as if by fate.
爪子 zhuǎ zi Claw; paw; talon. The sharp, curved nails of animals, or colloquially, hands.
瞩目 zhǔ mù To attract attention; to focus attention on; eye-catching. Describes something that draws significant public attention.
砖 zhuān Brick. A rectangular block of clay used in construction.
竹竿 zhú gān Bamboo pole; bamboo stick. A long, straight piece of bamboo used as a tool or support.
筑 zhù To build; to construct. To create structures, especially walls, roads, or fortifications.
诸多 zhū duō Many; numerous; a great deal of. A formal way to express multiplicity of things or factors.
诸如此类 zhū rú cǐ lèi And so on; and the like; things of this sort. Used to indicate more examples of the same category.
贮藏 zhù cáng To store; to preserve; storage. To keep goods, especially food, for future use.
转交 zhuǎn jiāo To pass on; to hand over to another; to forward. To deliver something to someone through an intermediary.
转型 zhuǎn xíng To transform; to transition; transformation. A fundamental change in form, structure, or business model.
转学 zhuǎn xué To transfer schools; school transfer. The act of moving from one school to another.
转悠 zhuàn you To stroll; to wander; to hang around. To walk around leisurely without a specific destination.
转折 zhuǎn zhé Turning point; transition; twist. A significant change in direction or situation.
转折点 zhuǎn zhé diǎn Turning point; watershed moment; inflection point. A specific moment when significant change occurs.
转播 zhuǎn bō To relay broadcast; to rebroadcast; to simulcast. To transmit a program from another source.
转机 zhuǎn jī Turning point; favorable turn; also: transit flight. A change from a difficult situation to a better one, or a connecting flight.
转眼 zhuǎn yǎn In the blink of an eye; in an instant; before you know it. Describing how quickly time passes.
转载 zhuǎn zǎi To reprint; to repost; to republish. To publish content from another source.
转达 zhuǎn dá To convey; to pass on; to relay a message. To communicate something on behalf of someone else.
逐年 zhú nián Year by year; annually; progressively over the years. Describes something changing or accumulating with each passing year.
铸造 zhù zào To cast; to found; to forge. To shape metal by pouring it into a mold.
兹 zī This; hereby; now; here. A formal demonstrative pronoun used in official documents.
准则 zhǔn zé Criterion; principle; standard; guideline. A rule or principle used as a basis for judgment or behavior.
准许 zhǔn xǔ To permit; to allow; to grant permission. Formal authorization for someone to do something.
卓越 zhuó yuè Outstanding; excellent; distinguished; remarkable. Exceptionally high quality or achievement that stands above others.
坠 zhuì To fall; to drop; to plummet. Describes objects falling downward due to gravity, or figuratively declining rapidly.
壮 zhuàng Strong; robust; magnificent. Describes physical strength, prime of life, or impressive grandeur.
壮丽 zhuàng lì Magnificent; majestic; grand and beautiful. Describing scenery or achievements of impressive scale and beauty.
壮实 zhuàng shi Sturdy; robust; strongly built. Describing a person or animal with a solid, muscular physique.
壮胆 zhuàng dǎn To embolden; to boost courage; to steel oneself. To summon or strengthen courage before facing something daunting.
姿势 zī shì Posture; pose; stance; position. The way in which a body is positioned or held.
姿态 zī tài Attitude; posture; stance; bearing. The manner in which one presents oneself, physically or figuratively.
子孙 zǐ sūn Descendants; offspring; posterity. Children, grandchildren, and future generations.
子弟 zǐ dì Sons and younger brothers; children; disciples; youth from a certain group.
幢 zhuàng Measure word for buildings. Used to count structures like houses, towers, and edifices.
庄严 zhuāng yán Solemn; dignified; majestic. Having an air of gravity, formality, and reverence.
庄园 zhuāng yuán Manor; estate; plantation. A large rural property including land and buildings, often historically associated with nobility.
庄稼 zhuāng jia Crops; farm produce. Plants cultivated for food, especially grains and vegetables grown in fields.
拙劣 zhuō liè Clumsy; crude; inferior; poor quality. Describing work, skills, or methods that are poorly executed.
捉迷藏 zhuō mí cáng Hide and seek; to play hide and seek. A children's game where one person searches for others who are hiding.
撞击 zhuàng jī To strike; to collide; to crash into. A forceful impact between objects.
桩 zhuāng Stake; pile; post. Also a measure word for matters, affairs, or incidents.
滋味 zī wèi Taste; flavor; feeling. The sensation of flavor, or the emotional experience of something.
滋润 zī rùn Moist; nourishing; comfortable. To moisten or enrich, or a state of being well-nourished.
灼热 zhuó rè Scorching; burning hot; searing. Extremely high temperature that can burn or cause discomfort.
状元 zhuàng yuan Top scholar; first-place examinee. The highest scorer in the imperial examination; now used for top performers in any field.
着力 zhuó lì To focus efforts on; to concentrate on; to apply strength to. Directing energy and attention toward a specific goal.
着实 zhuó shí Indeed; truly; really; quite. An adverb emphasizing the genuineness or intensity of something.
着想 zhuó xiǎng To consider; to think about someone's interests; to have someone in mind. Showing concern for another's wellbeing.
着手 zhuó shǒu To start; to set about; to begin working on. To commence action on a task or project.
着眼 zhuó yǎn To focus on; to have one's eye on; to look at from the perspective of. Directing attention to a specific aspect.
着眼于 zhuó yǎn yú To focus on; with a view to; from the perspective of. A prepositional phrase indicating strategic focus.
着落 zhuó luò Whereabouts; source; settlement. A place or solution where something can be found or resolved.
着重 zhuó zhòng To emphasize; to stress; to focus on. To give special attention or importance to something.
自力更生 zì lì gēng shēng Self-reliance; regeneration through one's own efforts. To achieve development through one's own strength without external help.
自卑 zì bēi Inferiority complex; low self-esteem; to feel inferior. The feeling of being less worthy than others.
自发 zì fā Spontaneous; voluntary; self-initiated. Arising naturally without external direction.
自理 zì lǐ To take care of oneself; to handle by oneself; self-care. Managing one's own affairs independently.
自称 zì chēng To claim to be; to call oneself; to profess. Declaring one's own identity or status.
自立 zì lì To be independent; to stand on one's own; self-reliant. The ability to support oneself without depending on others.
自负 zì fù Conceited; arrogant; or to bear responsibility oneself. Either excessive self-regard or self-responsibility.
自费 zì fèi At one's own expense; self-funded. Paying for something oneself rather than being sponsored.
装扮 zhuāng bàn To dress up; to disguise; to decorate oneself. To alter appearance through clothing, makeup, or accessories.
资历 zī lì Qualifications; seniority; credentials. One's professional experience, background, and track record.
资本主义 zī běn zhǔ yì Capitalism; the capitalist system. An economic system based on private ownership and free markets.
资深 zī shēn Senior; veteran; experienced. Having extensive experience and expertise in a particular field.
资讯 zī xùn Information; news; intelligence. Data or knowledge that keeps one informed.
追尾 zhuī wěi Rear-end collision; to rear-end. A traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of another.
追悼会 zhuī dào huì Memorial service; funeral ceremony. A formal gathering to mourn and honor the deceased.
追溯 zhuī sù To trace back; to date back to; to retrospect. To investigate or follow something back to its origin.
追赶 zhuī gǎn To chase; to pursue; to catch up with. To run after someone or something, or to strive to match a higher standard.
追踪 zhuī zōng To track; to trace; to follow the trail of. To monitor movement or investigate by following clues.
追逐 zhuī zhú To chase; to pursue; to run after. Active pursuit of something, whether physical or abstract goals.
追问 zhuī wèn To question closely; to press for answers; to follow up with questions. To persistently inquire for more details.
追随 zhuī suí To follow; to pursue; to be a follower of. To follow someone as a leader, model, or inspiration.
酌情 zhuó qíng At one's discretion; as appropriate; to consider the circumstances. To make decisions based on specific situations.
奏效 zòu xiào To take effect; to work; to yield the desired result. Said of a method, medicine, measure, or strategy.
字体 zì tǐ Font; typeface; calligraphy style. The specific visual design or style of written or printed characters.
字幕 zì mù Subtitles; captions. Text displayed on screen to represent dialogue, lyrics, or explanatory information in films, videos, and broadcasts.
字眼 zì yǎn Wording; specific word or phrase choice. The precise language used to express something, often implying careful or loaded word selection.
字迹 zì jì Handwriting; the traces or marks made by writing characters. Refers specifically to the appearance and quality of written characters.
宗 zōng Measure word for cases, matters, or transactions (especially legal, financial, or official affairs). Also: ancestor; sect; lineage.
宗旨 zōng zhǐ Purpose; guiding principle; mission. The fundamental aim or objective that an organisation, document, or initiative is built around.
总的来说 zǒng de lái shuō Generally speaking; all in all; on the whole. A discourse connector introducing a broad overall assessment.
总而言之 zǒng ér yán zhī In a word; to put it briefly; in short. A discourse marker signalling a concise summary of what has been said.
总计 zǒng jì To total; to amount to in all. Used to express an aggregate count or sum, often as a verb or adverb in financial and statistical contexts.
总额 zǒng é Grand total; total amount. The aggregate sum of all components in a financial or quantitative reckoning.
揍 zòu To hit; to beat; to punch. Refers to striking someone physically, often in anger or as punishment.
祖传 zǔ chuán Passed down from ancestors; handed down through generations. Describes something inherited from one's forebears.
祖先 zǔ xiān Ancestors; forebears. The people from whom one is descended, especially those from earlier generations.
祖宗 zǔ zong Ancestors; forebears; founding ancestors of a family or lineage. Carries a stronger sense of veneration and lineage continuity than 祖先.
祖籍 zǔ jí Ancestral home; place of family origin. The location from which one's family originally came, as distinct from one's birthplace or curren...
租赁 zū lìn To lease; to rent. The formal term for a contractual arrangement in which one party pays for the temporary use of property, equipment, or...
粽子 zòng zi Zongzi; sticky rice dumpling. A traditional Chinese food made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings, wrapped in bamboo or reed ...
纵容 zòng róng To indulge; to connive at; to turn a blind eye to wrongdoing. Allowing harmful or improper behaviour to continue through permissiveness o...
纵横交错 zòng héng jiāo cuò Criss-crossed; interlaced vertically and horizontally. Describes a complex network of intersecting lines, paths, or structures.
纵深 zòng shēn Depth; in-depth extent. The extent of penetration or depth into a territory, domain, or subject, often in military or analytical contexts.
纵然 zòng rán Even if; even though. A formal concessive conjunction acknowledging a hypothetical or real condition while asserting that the conclusion ...
纵观 zòng guān To survey comprehensively; to view broadly across. Used to introduce a sweeping overview of a subject, era, or domain.
组建 zǔ jiàn To form; to establish; to set up. Refers to creating an organised group, team, or institution.
组装 zǔ zhuāng To assemble; to put together. Refers to combining parts or components into a complete product or system.
综上所述 zōng shàng suǒ shù In summary; to summarise the above. A formal discourse marker used to introduce a concluding statement that draws together prior argument...
自以为是 zì yǐ wéi shì To consider oneself always right; self-righteous; opinionated. Describes the attitude of someone who is convinced of their own correctnes...
自信心 zì xìn xīn Self-confidence; belief in one's own abilities. The inner conviction that one is capable of achieving what one sets out to do.
自助 zì zhù Self-service; do-it-yourself; helping oneself. Refers to systems or activities where one obtains goods or services independently without ...
自卫 zì wèi To defend oneself; self-defence. The act of protecting oneself from attack or harm.
自如 zì rú With ease; freely; without constraint. Describes performing or operating in a smooth, unrestricted manner.
自始至终 zì shǐ zhì zhōng From beginning to end; throughout; all along. Emphasises that something continues or holds true across the entire duration.
自尊 zì zūn To respect oneself; self-respect; personal dignity. The sense of one's own worth and the insistence on being treated accordingly.
自尊心 zì zūn xīn Sense of self-respect; ego; pride. The internal feeling of one's own dignity and worth, and the sensitivity to perceived slights against it.
自强不息 zì qiáng bù xī To strive ceaselessly for self-improvement; to persevere without rest. Describes the spirit of constant, vigorous self-betterment.
自然界 zì rán jiè The natural world; nature; the physical world as distinct from human society. Refers to the totality of natural phenomena and living orga...
自然而然 zì rán ér rán Naturally; spontaneously; as a matter of course. Describes something that happens of its own accord without force or contrivance.
自由自在 zì yóu zì zài Free and unrestrained; carefree; at ease. Describes a state of complete freedom from worry, obligation, or constraint.
自相矛盾 zì xiāng máo dùn To contradict oneself; self-contradictory. Describes a statement or argument that contains internal logical inconsistencies.
自私 zì sī Selfish; self-centred. Describes a person who prioritises their own interests at the expense of others.
自私自利 zì sī zì lì Selfish and self-serving; thinking only of one's own gain. A stronger expression than 自私, emphasising both the attitude and the calculate...
自行 zì xíng By oneself; independently; on one's own initiative; of one's own accord. An adverb indicating autonomous action without external instruct...
自责 zì zé To blame oneself; to feel guilty; self-reproach. The act of inwardly criticising oneself for a perceived fault or failure.
走后门 zǒu hòu mén To use the back door; to get something through connections or bribery rather than legitimate channels. Exploiting personal relationships ...
走廊 zǒu láng Corridor; hallway; passage. An enclosed passageway connecting rooms or areas within a building, or a narrow strip of land linking two reg...
走弯路 zǒu wān lù To take a detour; to go about something the wrong way; to waste time and effort through an inefficient approach.
走投无路 zǒu tóu wú lù To have no way out; to be at a dead end; to have exhausted all options. Describes a desperate situation in which there is no remaining co...
走过场 zǒu guò chǎng To go through the motions; to make a show of doing something without genuine effort. Performing a process superficially for the sake of a...
走近 zǒu jìn To walk closer to; to approach. Moving physically or figuratively nearer to something or someone.
足智多谋 zú zhì duō móu Resourceful and full of stratagems; highly intelligent and skilled at devising plans. Describes someone with exceptional tactical wisdom.
足迹 zú jì Footprints; tracks; traces of one's journey or activities. Used both literally and figuratively.
阻力 zǔ lì Resistance; opposition; drag. The force or factor that opposes motion, change, or progress.
阻拦 zǔ lán To stop; to intercept; to try to prevent someone from doing something. Implies active intervention to block a person's action or movement.
阻挠 zǔ náo To obstruct; to impede; to sabotage. Deliberately interfering with someone's plans or activities, often for self-interested reasons.
阻挡 zǔ dǎng To block; to obstruct; to stop. Refers to preventing someone or something from advancing or proceeding.
早日 zǎo rì At an early date; soon. As an adverb, expressing hope for something to happen quickly.
中庸 zhōng yōng The Doctrine of the Mean; moderation. As an adjective, moderate, balanced, or middle-of-the-road.
中性 zhōng xìng Neutral; neuter. Neither acidic nor basic; neither masculine nor feminine.
主编 zhǔ biān Editor-in-chief; chief editor. As a verb, to serve as chief editor or to compile.
正宗 zhèng zōng Authentic; genuine; orthodox. The original lineage or true tradition.
正面 zhèng miàn Front side; the right side. As an adjective, positive, frontal, or head-on.
注 zhù Note; annotation; to annotate. Also: to pour, to inject, or a stake in gambling.
壮大 zhuàng dà To strengthen; to grow in power. As an adjective, strong and flourishing.
照常 zhào cháng As usual; as always. As an adverb, to continue normally without change.
致使 zhì shǐ To cause; to result in. As a conjunction, so that or with the result that.