HSK 7-9 — 除外 to 辞去

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 55 words from 除外 to 辞去, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

All HSK 7-9 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 创 chuàng To create; to found; to establish. To bring something new into existence.
2. 穿着 chuān zhuó Attire; clothing; dress. What someone is wearing or their style of dress.
3. 传奇 chuán qí Legend; legendary; saga. A remarkable story or person that has achieved legendary status.
4. 纯粹 chún cuì Pure; sheer; purely; simply. Describes something unmixed or unadulterated, or used as an adverb meaning 'simply' or 'nothing but.'
5. 穿越 chuān yuè To traverse; to cross; to travel through (time or space). Often used for time travel in fiction.
6. 穿过 chuān guò To pass through; to go through; to cross. To move from one side to the other of something.
7. 处置 chǔ zhì To handle; to deal with; to dispose of. Often implies dealing with problems, violations, or difficult situations.
8. 创始人 chuàng shǐ rén Founder; originator. The person who establishes or creates an organization, company, or movement.
9. 储备 chǔ bèi To stockpile; to reserve; reserves; stockpile. Both the act of saving resources and the resources themselves.
10. 处境 chǔ jìng Situation; circumstances; plight. Refers to someone's current state or condition, often with negative connotations.
11. 传闻 chuán wén Rumor; hearsay; it is said. Information passed by word of mouth, often unverified.
12. 船舶 chuán bó Ships and vessels; shipping; watercraft. A formal term for boats and ships collectively.
13. 传承 chuán chéng To inherit and pass on; inheritance; heritage. The continuation of traditions, skills, or culture across generations.
14. 传染 chuán rǎn To infect; to spread (disease); contagious. The transmission of disease from one person or organism to another.
15. 除外 chú wài To exclude; to leave out; except for. Used to specify that something is not included in a group or category.
16. 戳 chuō To poke; to jab; to stamp. A verb describing a quick, pointed thrusting motion, or stamping a seal. Also used colloquially for touchscree...
17. 创伤 chuāng shāng Trauma; wound; injury. Both physical wounds and psychological trauma.
18. 蠢 chǔn Stupid; foolish; dumb. A blunt adjective describing lack of intelligence or extremely poor judgment.
19. 辞 cí To resign; to decline; words/diction. A verb meaning to take leave or refuse, also used as a noun referring to words or rhetoric.
20. 传授 chuán shòu To teach; to impart; to pass on (knowledge or skills). The formal transmission of knowledge from teacher to student.
21. 绰号 chuò hào Nickname; moniker. An informal name given to someone, often based on their appearance, personality, or a notable characteristic.
22. 辞去 cí qù To resign from (a position); to give up (a post). A formal verb specifically meaning to step down from a role or position.
23. 纯洁 chún jié Pure; innocent; chaste. Describes moral or spiritual purity, especially innocence unmarred by worldly corruption.
24. 触动 chù dòng To touch emotionally; to move; to stir. To provoke an emotional response or trigger a reaction.
25. 传染病 chuán rǎn bìng Infectious disease; contagious disease. Any disease that can spread from person to person or from animals to humans.
26. 储蓄 chǔ xù Savings; to save money. The act of depositing money in a bank or the accumulated savings.
27. 触犯 chù fàn To violate; to offend against; to break (laws, rules, taboos). To commit an offense by going against established norms.
28. 喘 chuǎn To pant; to gasp; to breathe heavily. Labored breathing, typically from exertion or illness.
29. 瓷器 cí qì Porcelain; chinaware. Fine ceramic objects made from porcelain, including dishes, vases, and decorative items.
30. 触摸 chù mō To touch; to feel with one's hands. Physical contact made by using hands or fingers.
31. 处方 chǔ fāng Prescription; to write a prescription. A medical document authorizing medication.
32. 吹了 chuī le It's over; it fell through; it's off. Used when plans, relationships, or deals fail.
33. 垂 chuí To hang down; to droop; to dangle. Something suspended and pointing downward.
34. 踹 chuài To kick; to stamp on. A forceful kick, typically with the bottom of the foot.
35. 吹牛 chuī niú To brag; to boast; to talk big. Exaggerating or making empty claims.
36. 传人 chuán rén Successor; heir; inheritor. Someone who inherits and continues a tradition, skill, or legacy.
37. 锤子 chuí zi Hammer. A tool with a heavy metal head on a handle, used for driving nails or breaking things.
38. 床位 chuáng wèi Bed (in a hospital, dormitory, or hostel); berth. A designated sleeping space in an institution.
39. 喘息 chuǎn xī To gasp; to catch one's breath; breathing space. Both literal panting and figurative relief or respite.
40. 揣测 chuǎi cè To guess; to speculate; to conjecture. To form opinions based on incomplete information.
41. 触觉 chù jué Sense of touch; tactile sensation. One of the five senses relating to physical feeling through skin contact.
42. 瓷 cí Porcelain; china. A type of fine ceramic material known for its translucence and durability.
43. 吹捧 chuī pěng To flatter; to hype up; to lavish praise on. Excessive or insincere praise, often for personal gain.
44. 捶 chuí To pound; to beat; to thump. A verb describing the action of striking repeatedly with a fist or object, often used for massage or express...
45. 揣摩 chuǎi mó To try to figure out; to ponder; to fathom. To carefully consider and attempt to understand something unclear.
46. 触目惊心 chù mù jīng xīn Shocking to the eye; appalling; horrifying. Something so disturbing that it shocks anyone who sees it.
47. 辞呈 cí chéng Letter of resignation; resignation letter. A formal written document submitted to resign from a position.
48. 揣 chuāi To tuck into; to put in one's pocket or inside clothing. To carry something hidden on one's person.
49. 串门 chuàn mén To visit neighbors or friends casually; to drop by. Informal social visiting without prior arrangement.
50. 纯朴 chún pǔ Simple and honest; unsophisticated; plain. Describes people or customs that are genuine and unpretentious, typically associated with rura...
51. 醇厚 chún hòu Mellow; rich; pure and honest. Describes rich, smooth flavors in food and drink, or sincere, genuine character in people.
52. 船桨 chuán jiǎng Oar; paddle. A pole with a flat blade used to propel a boat through water.
53. 穿小鞋 chuān xiǎo xié To make things difficult for someone; to give someone a hard time. Literally 'to make someone wear tight shoes.'
54. 川流不息 chuān liú bù xī Flowing continuously like a river; endless stream. Describes constant, unceasing movement of people or vehicles.
55. 垂头丧气 chuí tóu sàng qì Dejected; downcast; crestfallen. Describes someone who looks dispirited with their head hanging low, as if they have lost all hope or mot...