HSK 7-9 — 达标 to 带头人

Advanced vocabulary from 达标 (dábiāo) to 带头人 (dàitóurén)

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 达标 to 带头人, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

Social CommentaryEthicsPhilosophyReasoning

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

  1. 代号 dài hào Code name; designation; alias. A noun referring to a name or number used in place of a real name for secrecy or identification.
  2. 代理人 dài lǐ rén Agent; representative; proxy. A noun referring to someone authorized to act on behalf of another person or organization.
  3. 代言人 dài yán rén Spokesperson; brand ambassador; endorser. A noun for someone who publicly represents or promotes a brand, cause, or organization.
  4. 大体 dà tǐ Generally; on the whole; for the most part. An adverb indicating an approximate or overall view.
  5. 大体上 dà tǐ shang Generally speaking; on the whole; by and large. An adverbial phrase used to introduce general statements.
  6. 大公无私 dà gōng wú sī Selfless; impartial; putting public interest above personal gain. An idiom describing someone who is completely fair and unselfish.
  7. 大包大揽 dà bāo dà lǎn To take on everything; to take full charge; to shoulder all responsibilities. An idiom describing someone who assumes all duties without ...
  8. 大厦 dà shà Building; mansion; edifice. A formal noun for a large, imposing building.
  9. 大吃一惊 dà chī yī jīng To be greatly surprised; to be shocked; to be taken aback. An idiom describing a strong reaction of surprise.
  10. 大同小异 dà tóng xiǎo yì More or less the same; similar with minor differences; much of a muchness. An idiom describing things that are essentially alike despite ...
  11. 大名鼎鼎 dà míng dǐng dǐng Famous; renowned; well-known. An idiom emphasizing that someone's name is widely recognized and respected.
  12. 大地 dà dì The earth; the land; the ground. A poetic noun referring to the earth's surface as a whole.
  13. 大大咧咧 dà da liē liē Carefree; casual; sloppy; careless. An adjective describing someone who is easy-going to the point of being inattentive to details.
  14. 大宗 dà zōng Large quantity; bulk; major category. Can function as an adjective (large-scale, wholesale) or noun (commodities, major items).
  15. 大家庭 dà jiā tíng Extended family; big family; large household. A noun referring to a family with many members living together or staying closely connected.
  16. 大局 dà jú The overall situation; the big picture; general interest. A noun referring to the broader context or collective welfare beyond individual...
  17. 大幅度 dà fú dù By a large margin; to a great extent; significantly. An adverbial phrase indicating substantial change or difference.
  18. 大惊小怪 dà jīng xiǎo guài To make a fuss over nothing; to be overly surprised; much ado about nothing. An idiom criticizing excessive reactions to minor matters.
  19. 大意 dà yì General idea; gist; main point. A noun referring to the overall meaning or summary of something.
  20. 大数据 dà shù jù Big data. A noun referring to extremely large datasets that require advanced methods to analyze.
  21. 大有可为 dà yǒu kě wéi Full of promise; having great potential; much can be accomplished. An idiom expressing that something or someone has significant prospect...
  22. 大棚 dà péng Greenhouse; polytunnel; large shed. A noun referring to a large covered structure used for growing crops or housing activities.
  23. 大模大样 dà mú dà yàng Boldly; brazenly; without a care; in an ostentatious manner. An idiom describing someone acting openly and confidently, often inappropria...
  24. 大款 dà kuǎn Rich person; tycoon; big spender. A colloquial noun for someone with a lot of money, often with connotations of flashy spending.
  25. 大气 dà qì Atmosphere; air; generous/grand (manner). A noun with scientific and colloquial meanings.
  26. 大片 dà piàn Blockbuster (film); large area; expanse. A noun with two main meanings: a major film production or a vast stretch of something.
  27. 大笔 dà bǐ Large sum (of money); large amount. A noun used to describe a significant quantity, especially of money or writing.
  28. 大肆 dà sì Wantonly; unscrupulously; without restraint. An adverb describing actions done boldly and excessively, usually with negative connotations.
  29. 大腕儿 dà wànr Big shot; celebrity; heavyweight figure. A colloquial noun referring to a famous or influential person, especially in entertainment or bu...
  30. 大臣 dà chén Minister; high official; court official. A noun referring to senior government officials, especially in historical imperial contexts.
  31. 大街小巷 dà jiē xiǎo xiàng Every street and alley; all over town; everywhere in the city. An idiom describing widespread presence throughout a place.
  32. 大选 dà xuǎn General election; national election. A noun referring to major nationwide elections, typically for a country's president or parliament.
  33. 大队 dà duì A large group; brigade; production brigade. A noun referring to a sizable organized unit of people.
  34. 大雁 dà yàn Wild goose; swan goose. A large migratory bird known for flying in V-formation.
  35. 大面积 dà miàn jī On a large scale; over a wide area; extensive. An adverbial phrase describing something affecting or covering a significant area.
  36. 带头 dài tóu To take the lead; to be the first; to set an example. A verb phrase meaning to be at the forefront or initiate an action for others to fo...
  37. 带头人 dài tóu rén Leader; pioneer; standard-bearer. A noun referring to a person who leads, initiates, or sets the example for others.
  38. 带路 dài lù To lead the way; to guide; to show the path. A verb phrase meaning to go ahead and show someone the way.
  39. 带队 dài duì To lead a team; to head a group. A verb meaning to guide or be in charge of a team or group activity.
  40. 打交道 dǎ jiāo dao To deal with; to have contact with; to interact. Describes the process of engaging or having dealings with people or entities.
  41. 打仗 dǎ zhàng To fight a war; to go to battle; to be at war. A colloquial expression for engaging in military conflict.
  42. 打倒 dǎ dǎo To overthrow; to knock down; to defeat. A verb with strong connotations of bringing down an adversary, regime, or obstacle.
  43. 打岔 dǎ chà To interrupt; to cut in; to change the subject. Describes the action of breaking into someone's speech or deliberately diverting a conver...
  44. 打招呼 dǎ zhāo hu To greet; to say hello; to give a heads-up. A verb phrase describing acknowledging someone's presence or informing someone in advance.
  45. 打捞 dǎ lāo To salvage; to dredge up; to fish out. A verb describing the action of retrieving objects from water.
  46. 打搅 dǎ jiǎo To disturb; to bother; to interrupt. A polite verb used when apologizing for taking someone's time or disrupting their activity.
  47. 打猎 dǎ liè To hunt; to go hunting. A verb describing the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals.
  48. 打盹儿 dǎ dǔn er To doze; to take a nap; to nod off. A colloquial expression for light, brief sleeping, often unintentionally.
  49. 打磨 dǎ mó To polish; to grind; to refine. A verb describing the action of smoothing surfaces or figuratively perfecting skills and work.
  50. 打通 dǎ tōng To get through; to connect; to open up. A verb describing successfully establishing a connection or removing barriers.
  51. 打量 dǎ liang To look someone up and down; to size up; to scrutinize. A verb describing the action of examining someone or something carefully with one...
  52. 歹徒 dǎi tú Villain; criminal; evildoer. A noun referring to a person who commits crimes or harmful acts.
  53. 答辩 dá biàn To defend (a thesis or position); oral defense. A verb describing the formal process of defending academic work or responding to accusati...
  54. 达标 dá biāo To meet the standard; to reach the required level. A verb describing successful attainment of a benchmark or target.
  55. dǎi To catch; to capture; to seize. A colloquial verb meaning to grab or apprehend someone or something.
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