HSK 7-9 — 得当 to 颠覆

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 得当 to 颠覆, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 低下 dī xià Low; inferior; of poor quality or status. Describes something that falls below an acceptable standard — in social rank, ability, quality,...
2. 低价 dī jià Low price; reduced price. A price that is significantly below the standard or market rate.
3. 低估 dī gū To underestimate; to undervalue. To assess something or someone as less capable, important, or significant than they actually are.
4. 低碳 dī tàn Low-carbon; characterized by reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Describes activities, products, or lifestyles that minimize greenhouse gas...
5. 低谷 dī gǔ Trough; low point; nadir. The lowest period or worst phase in a process, cycle, or life situation.
6. 低迷 dī mí Sluggish; depressed; in a slump. Describes a prolonged state of poor performance or low activity, especially in markets or morale.
7. 凳子 dèng zi Stool; bench without a backrest. A simple seat lacking armrests or back support.
8. 地下水 dì xià shuǐ Groundwater; water that exists beneath the earth's surface in soil pores and rock fractures.
9. 地域 dì yù Region; territory; a geographical area or zone defined by physical, cultural, or administrative boundaries.
10. 地步 dì bù State; condition; a point or degree reached, usually negative. Describes the extent to which a situation has deteriorated or the degree o...
11. 地段 dì duàn A section or stretch of land; a particular area or location, especially in terms of real estate or urban development.
12. 地毯 dì tǎn Carpet; rug. A thick fabric floor covering used for decoration, insulation, or comfort.
13. 地狱 dì yù Hell; the underworld. A place of punishment after death in religious or mythological traditions; figuratively, an extremely harsh or mise...
14. 地理 dì lǐ Geography; the physical features, terrain, and spatial characteristics of a place or region.
15. 地质 dì zhì Geology; the composition, structure, and history of the earth's crust and rock formations.
16. 地道 dì dào Underground tunnel; underground passage. A passage constructed below ground level for military use, civil defence, or transportation.
17. 堤 dī Embankment; dike; levee. A raised earthen or stone barrier built to prevent flooding or contain a body of water.
18. 堤坝 dī bà Dam; embankment and dam structures collectively. Refers to water-control infrastructure that retains or regulates water flow.
19. 帝国 dì guó Empire; a large political unit ruled by an emperor or a dominant power that controls multiple territories or peoples.
20. 帝国主义 dì guó zhǔ yì Imperialism; a policy or ideology in which a powerful nation extends its power and influence over other nations through political, econom...
21. 底子 dǐ zi Foundation; basis; background knowledge; original draft; financial reserve. The underlying base of something — a person's knowledge base,...
22. 底层 dǐ céng Bottom layer; ground floor; lower social stratum. Either the literal lowest level of a structure, or the lowest socioeconomic class in so...
23. 底线 dǐ xiàn Bottom line; baseline; moral or ethical limit that must not be crossed; minimum acceptable standard.
24. 底蕴 dǐ yùn Underlying substance; cultural depth; inner essence; accumulated wisdom or richness. The deep, often hidden reservoir of knowledge, cultu...
25. 弟子 dì zǐ Disciple; pupil; follower. A student who studies under a master in a formal or traditional apprenticeship relationship.
26. 得体 dé tǐ Appropriate; proper; in good taste. Describes behaviour, speech, or appearance that fits the occasion perfectly.
27. 得力 dé lì Capable; effective; competent. Describes a person who performs reliably and skilfully, or assistance that is genuinely helpful.
28. 得天独厚 dé tiān dú hòu Uniquely gifted by nature; exceptionally advantaged. Describes having rare natural blessings — geography, talent, resources, or circumsta...
29. 得失 dé shī Gains and losses; pros and cons; success and failure. The balance between what is won and what is lost in any decision or situation.
30. 得当 dé dàng Appropriate; proper; well-handled. Describes an action, response, or decision that is exactly right for the situation.
31. 得意扬扬 dé yì yáng yáng Elated and triumphant; complacently pleased with oneself. Describes an exaggerated, often ostentatious display of pride or self-satisfact...
32. 得手 dé shǒu To succeed; to pull off; to go as planned. Describes completing a mission or scheme successfully, often with an element of cunning or str...
33. 得益于 dé yì yú To benefit from; thanks to; owing to. Used to attribute a positive outcome to a contributing person, condition, or factor.
34. 得知 dé zhī To learn of; to come to know; to find out. Describes receiving information about something, often formally or through a specific channel.
35. 得罪 dé zuì To offend; to displease; to get on someone's bad side. Describes inadvertently or deliberately causing offence and making an enemy of som...
36. 德 dé Virtue; morality; moral character; ethical conduct. Refers to inner moral excellence and the upright behaviour that flows from it.
37. 抵制 dǐ zhì To boycott; to resist; to oppose. To actively reject or refuse to engage with something one finds unacceptable — applied to consumer boyc...
38. 抵御 dǐ yù To resist; to defend against; to ward off. To successfully protect against an attack, danger, or adverse force.
39. 抵押 dǐ yā To mortgage; to pledge as collateral. To offer property or assets as security for a loan or obligation.
40. 抵挡 dǐ dǎng To resist; to withstand; to hold off. To successfully block or endure a force, attack, pressure, or temptation.
41. 抵消 dǐ xiāo To offset; to cancel out; to neutralise. When two opposing forces or effects reduce each other, resulting in a diminished or zero net out...
42. 抵触 dǐ chù To conflict with; to be averse to; to resist. Describes a clash between ideas or rules, or a psychological resistance to something.
43. 提防 dī fang To guard against; to be wary of; to watch out for. To maintain alertness toward a potential threat or deceptive person.
44. 灯泡 dēng pào Light bulb; electric bulb. Also colloquially: a 'third wheel' — an unwanted third person intruding on a couple.
45. 灯笼 dēng long Lantern; paper lantern. A traditional decorative light made of paper, silk, or other material stretched over a frame.
46. 登机 dēng jī To board a plane; to embark on an aircraft.
47. 登陆 dēng lù To land; to come ashore; (military) to make a landing; to make landfall (of a storm). Also: to log in to a digital system or platform.
48. 瞪 dèng To stare at; to glare at; to glower. Describes fixing an intense, often angry or reproachful gaze on someone.
49. 笛子 dí zi Dizi; Chinese bamboo transverse flute. A traditional Chinese instrument made from bamboo, known for its bright and expressive tone.
50. 第一手 dì yī shǒu First-hand; direct. Obtained directly from the original source without intermediary.
51. 第一线 dì yī xiàn The front line; the frontline. The forefront of a field, activity, or battle where the most direct and demanding work takes place.
52. 蹬 dēng To pedal; to step on; to tread; to push off with the foot. Describes applying downward or backward pressure with one or both feet.
53. 递交 dì jiāo To submit; to hand over; to formally present a document, report, or application to an authority.
54. 颠倒 diān dǎo To invert; to turn upside down; to reverse the order or relationship of things.
55. 颠覆 diān fù To overturn; to subvert; to completely overthrow or undermine an established system, order, or belief.