HSK 7-9 — 钻空子 to 做证

Introduction

HSK 7-9 vocabulary represents near-native proficiency — advanced academic, professional, and literary Chinese used by educated speakers in sophisticated contexts.

This chapter covers 23 words from 钻空子 to 做证, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

All HSK 7-9 Vocabulary in This Chapter (23)

1. 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.
2. 罪犯 zuì fàn Criminal; offender. A person who has committed a crime, especially one who has been convicted.
3. 遵循 zūn xún To follow; to abide by; to act in accordance with principles, rules, or guidelines.
4. 作风 zuò fēng Work style; conduct; manner of operating. The characteristic attitude and behaviour that defines how a person, organisation, or instituti...
5. 作物 zuò wù Crops; cultivated plants. Agricultural plants grown for food, fibre, or other uses.
6. 钻石 zuàn shí Diamond. A precious gemstone valued for its exceptional hardness and brilliant lustre.
7. 嘴唇 zuǐ chún Lips. The two fleshy parts forming the outer edge of the mouth.
8. 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...
9. 作弊 zuò bì To cheat; to engage in fraudulent behaviour to gain an unfair advantage, especially in examinations or competitions.
10. 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...
11. 遵照 zūn zhào In accordance with; following exactly. To act strictly in line with specific instructions, orders, or stipulations.
12. 尊贵 zūn guì Honourable; distinguished; exalted. Describes a person or status of high dignity and social standing deserving of great respect.
13. 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.
14. 坐落 zuò luò To be situated; to be located. Describes where a building, place, or structure is positioned.
15. 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.
16. 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...
17. 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 ...
18. 作对 zuò duì To oppose; to go against; to act contrary to someone's wishes or interests deliberately.
19. 罪魁祸首 zuì kuí huò shǒu The chief culprit; the ringleader; the primary person or factor responsible for causing harm or disaster.
20. 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...
21. 佐料 zuǒ liào Condiments; seasoning; auxiliary ingredients. The spices, sauces, and flavouring agents added to food during cooking or at the table.
22. 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.
23. 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 ...