HSK 7-9 — 巅峰 to 丢脸

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 巅峰 to 丢脸, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 定义 dìng yì Definition; the precise statement of the meaning of a word, concept, or phenomenon.
2. 电信 diàn xìn Telecommunications; the transmission of information over distances via electronic means such as telephone, internet, or radio.
3. 丁 dīng The fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems; an adult male person; a small cube or dice-cut piece of food.
4. 顶级 dǐng jí Top-tier; world-class; of the highest level, grade, or prestige in a given field.
5. 爹 diē Dad; father. A colloquial and dialectal term for one's father, with a warm and rustic tone.
6. 盯 dīng To stare fixedly at; to watch intently; to keep a close eye on someone or something without looking away.
7. 电报 diàn bào Telegram; telegraph message. A message transmitted via electrical signals, historically sent through wire networks.
8. 钉 dìng To nail; to fasten by hammering. To fix something securely in place with a nail or by driving something in.
9. 奠定 diàn dìng To lay the foundation for; to establish firmly; to put in place the basis upon which something is built.
10. 钓鱼 diào yú To fish; to go fishing with a rod and line. Figuratively, to lure or entrap someone, especially through deceptive schemes.
11. 典范 diǎn fàn Model; paragon; exemplar. A person or thing serving as an outstanding example worthy of emulation.
12. 订单 dìng dān Purchase order; order form. A formal request to buy goods or services, typically in a commercial transaction.
13. 雕塑 diāo sù To sculpt; the art of sculpting. Also a sculpture or three-dimensional artwork created by carving or modelling materials.
14. 定居 dìng jū To settle; to establish a permanent home. The act of choosing a location and making it one's long-term or permanent place of residence.
15. 丢脸 diū liǎn To lose face; to be embarrassing; to bring shame upon oneself. Describes an act or situation that causes public embarrassment or damages ...
16. 点子 diǎn zi Idea; bright idea; a clever suggestion or creative solution to a problem.
17. 垫 diàn To pad; to cushion; to place something underneath as a support or buffer. Also: to advance money temporarily on someone's behalf.
18. 订购 dìng gòu To order; to purchase in advance. Making a formal request for goods or services to be delivered at a later time.
19. 雕刻 diāo kè To carve; to engrave. Also the art or product of carving — a sculpture or engraving created by cutting into a hard material such as stone...
20. 订立 dìng lì To conclude; to establish; to draw up. Used when formally creating or entering into a binding contract, treaty, or agreement.
21. 定向 dìng xiàng To orient towards a specific direction or target; directional; targeted. Describes actions, training, or resources deliberately aimed at ...
22. 点评 diǎn píng To comment on; to critique; to offer a brief evaluative assessment. Also used as a noun: a brief critique or commentary.
23. 丢掉 diū diào To lose; to throw away; to discard. Covers both accidental loss and deliberate casting aside of something.
24. 调度 diào dù To dispatch; to coordinate and dynamically allocate resources, personnel, or vehicles. As a noun, the dispatcher or the act of coordination.
25. 定为 dìng wéi To designate as; to determine to be; to officially classify or categorise something as a specific type, status, or category.
26. 电讯 diàn xùn Telecommunications; a telecommunication dispatch or news wire message. Often used in the context of news agencies or official communiqués...
27. 巅峰 diān fēng Peak; pinnacle; apex. The highest point of achievement, ability, or development.
28. 点心 diǎn xin Dim sum; pastries; light snacks. Small bite-sized food items typically served as snacks or alongside tea.
29. 电网 diàn wǎng Power grid; electricity grid. The interconnected network of transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure that distributes electric...
30. 雕 diāo To carve; to engrave; to sculpt by cutting into material. Also a large eagle or raptor.
31. 掉队 diào duì To fall behind; to drop out of a group or fail to keep pace with others. To lag behind in progress, development, or movement.
32. 电线 diàn xiàn Electric wire; electrical cable. Insulated conductors used to carry electrical current in circuits and wiring systems.
33. 叠 dié To fold; to stack; to layer. To place things one on top of another in an orderly arrangement or to fold a piece of material.
34. 定论 dìng lùn Definitive conclusion; established verdict. A conclusion that is considered final, settled, and not open to further debate or revision.
35. 点火 diǎn huǒ To ignite; to light a fire; to start the combustion process. Also used figuratively to mean to spark conflict or agitation.
36. 钉子 dīng zi A nail (the metal fastener). Figuratively, a stubborn obstacle or an immovable, difficult person who refuses to budge.
37. 顶多 dǐng duō At most; at the very most. Used to set a ceiling on a quantity, duration, or degree, often to downplay or reassure.
38. 叼 diāo To hold something in the mouth; to grip or clench an object between the teeth without swallowing.
39. 殿堂 diàn táng Hall; palace hall; temple hall. A grand ceremonial space of the highest prestige. Figuratively, the pinnacle or inner sanctum of a field ...
40. 吊销 diào xiāo To revoke; to officially cancel or withdraw a licence, permit, or qualification. An administrative action taken by an authority against a...
41. 订婚 dìng hūn To become engaged; to betroth. The formal agreement between two people — and often their families — to marry.
42. 点缀 diǎn zhuì To embellish; to adorn; to add decorative touches that enhance an overall scene or composition.
43. 掉头 diào tóu To turn around; to do a U-turn. Literally to reverse direction of movement; figuratively to abruptly change one's position, policy, or st...
44. 淀粉 diàn fěn Starch. A carbohydrate polymer found naturally in many plants, widely used in food and industrial applications.
45. 垫底 diàn dǐ To be at the bottom; to rank last. Also: to serve as a foundation or base layer underneath something.
46. 定金 dìng jīn Deposit; earnest money. A legally binding advance payment made to secure a transaction, subject to forfeiture or double-return rules upon...
47. 惦记 diàn jì To keep thinking about; to miss someone or worry about them with lingering concern. To have someone or something on one's mind.
48. 刁难 diāo nàn To deliberately make things difficult for someone; to obstruct, harass, or create unnecessary obstacles through cunning or malice.
49. 点击率 diǎn jī lǜ Click-through rate (CTR); the ratio of clicks to impressions for a digital link, advertisement, or online content.
50. 叮嘱 dīng zhǔ To urge with earnest, repeated advice; to remind or instruct someone emphatically, especially out of genuine care or concern.
51. 定做 dìng zuò To custom-make; to have something made to order or specification. Commissioning a product tailored to particular requirements.
52. 垫子 diàn zi Pad; cushion; mat. A flat, soft, or protective material placed beneath or between objects.
53. 电铃 diàn líng Electric bell; a bell powered by electricity, typically used as a doorbell, school bell, or alarm signal.
54. 迭起 dié qǐ To occur repeatedly in succession; to arise one after another; to happen in recurring waves.
55. 定心丸 dìng xīn wán Reassurance; a source of comfort that removes anxiety or doubt. Literally a 'heart-steadying pill' — something that calms worries and ins...