HSK 7-9 — 概况 to 戈壁

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 概况 to 戈壁, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 干部 gàn bù Cadre; official; a Party member or government functionary holding an administrative or leadership position within an organisation.
2. 港 gǎng Harbour; port; a coastal or riverine area where ships can dock, shelter, and load or unload cargo.
3. 感染 gǎn rǎn To infect; to be infected (medically); to move or influence someone emotionally (figuratively).
4. 告知 gào zhī To inform; to notify; to make known formally; to communicate a piece of information to a party who needs to be aware of it.
5. 尴尬 gān gà Awkward; embarrassing; uncomfortable. Describes a feeling of social discomfort or an awkward interpersonal situation.
6. 告 gào To tell; to inform; to report; to accuse or sue; a formal announcement or proclamation.
7. 搞笑 gǎo xiào To be funny; to make people laugh; comical or intentionally humorous in a light-hearted and often exaggerated way.
8. 钢 gāng Steel; a hard, strong alloy of iron and carbon used extensively in construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
9. 高效 gāo xiào Highly efficient; producing maximum output with minimal waste of time, resources, or effort.
10. 概率 gài lǜ Probability; the mathematical likelihood of an event occurring, expressed as a value between 0 and 1 or as a percentage.
11. 高压 gāo yā High pressure; elevated pressure in a physical sense (electricity, hydraulics) or figurative sense (oppressive authority, intense stress).
12. 感激 gǎn jī To feel deeply grateful; to be sincerely thankful. Expresses a strong sense of appreciation, typically for significant help or genuine ki...
13. 干燥 gān zào Dry; arid; lacking moisture. Describes a low-humidity state of the air, climate, skin, or materials.
14. 概况 gài kuàng General situation; overview; a broad summary of the current state or condition of a subject.
15. 纲领 gāng lǐng Programme; guiding principles; a fundamental policy document outlining the core goals and direction of a political party, government, or ...
16. 感叹 gǎn tàn To exclaim with emotion; to sigh with wonder, admiration, or lament. To give vocal or internal expression to strong feelings.
17. 高低 gāo dī Height difference; high and low; relative level or position. Also used idiomatically to mean a sense of propriety or awareness of social ...
18. 干旱 gān hàn Drought; dry and parched. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall resulting in water shortage and agricultural damage.
19. 高贵 gāo guì Noble; dignified; of high social rank or refined elegance; possessing qualities associated with aristocracy or superior moral character.
20. 感恩 gǎn ēn To feel grateful; to be thankful. To acknowledge and appreciate the kindness, sacrifice, or help received from others.
21. 高山 gāo shān High mountain; alpine terrain; lofty peaks of significant elevation that shape ecology, climate, and culture.
22. 干事 gàn shi Administrative staff member; a clerk or secretary in a Party, government, military, or institutional unit responsible for specified affairs.
23. 高新技术 gāo xīn jì shù High and new technology; cutting-edge technology incorporating advanced scientific research and innovation, typically in IT, biotech, aer...
24. 高明 gāo míng Brilliant; astute; of superior wisdom, insight, or cleverness; having a perceptive mind that goes beyond the ordinary.
25. 纲要 gāng yào Outline; summary; a structured overview of the main points or essential content of a subject, plan, or policy document.
26. 告诫 gào jiè To admonish; to warn and counsel; to give a serious cautionary instruction, especially from someone in authority or with experience.
27. 高空 gāo kōng High altitude; the upper atmosphere; a great height above the ground where altitude has significant physical or operational implications.
28. 感慨 gǎn kǎi To sigh with deep emotion; to be moved with a complex mixture of admiration, regret, or wonder. The profound emotional state of being sti...
29. 概论 gài lùn General introduction; introductory survey. A broad overview of a field of study, typically used as a course or book title.
30. 高血压 gāo xuè yā Hypertension; high blood pressure; a chronic medical condition in which arterial blood pressure is persistently elevated.
31. 肝脏 gān zàng Liver; the liver organ. The largest internal organ of the human body, responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and bile production.
32. 感性 gǎn xìng Emotional; perceptual; driven by feelings and intuition rather than logic or reason. Relating to sensory experience and subjective response.
33. 高额 gāo é High-value; of a large amount; large in financial sum or quantity, particularly referring to costs, fees, penalties, or bonuses.
34. 甘心 gān xīn To be willing; to reconcile oneself to; to content oneself with an outcome. Often used in negative constructions to express firm refusal ...
35. 搞鬼 gǎo guǐ To engage in underhand tricks; to act deceptively or surreptitiously; to cause mischief or sabotage behind the scenes.
36. 高尔夫球 gāo ěr fū qiú Golf; the sport of golf; a golf ball. A transliteration of 'golf ball' used for both the sport and the ball itself.
37. 高雅 gāo yǎ Refined; elegant; of cultured taste and aesthetic sophistication, especially in artistic or intellectual pursuits.
38. 高峰期 gāo fēng qī Peak period; rush hour; the time when demand, activity, or traffic is at its highest point.
39. 感触 gǎn chù Feelings; emotional impressions; reflections stirred by a particular experience or encounter.
40. 高超 gāo chāo Superb; masterly; of an exceptionally high standard in skill or ability; far surpassing ordinary levels.
41. 缸 gāng Vat; jar; crock; a large container made of ceramic, glass, or metal used for storing liquids, fish, or other substances.
42. 敢情 gǎn qing So it turns out; as it happens; no wonder. An adverb expressing sudden realisation or the discovery of something that now seems obviously...
43. 高调 gāo diào High-profile; conspicuous; acting or presenting oneself in a prominent, attention-seeking manner. Literally a high musical tone.
44. 告示 gào shi A public notice; an official announcement posted for general information; a proclamation displayed in a public place.
45. 赶往 gǎn wǎng To hurry toward; to rush to a place. Moving quickly and directly to a destination with urgency.
46. 戈壁 gē bì The Gobi Desert; a vast arid and semi-arid region spanning northern China and southern Mongolia, characterised by rocky plains, extreme t...
47. 高傲 gāo ào Arrogant; haughty; excessively proud and dismissive of others; believing oneself to be superior.
48. 赶赴 gǎn fù To rush to; to hurry to a destination urgently, especially for an important duty or emergency.
49. 感染力 gǎn rǎn lì Infectious power; the ability to move, inspire, or influence others emotionally or artistically. Emotional contagiousness; charismatic pe...
50. 告辞 gào cí To take one's leave; to bid farewell formally; to excuse oneself from a visit or gathering in a polite, somewhat ceremonious manner.
51. 告状 gào zhuàng To file a complaint; to report someone to an authority; to tattle or inform on someone to a superior or official body.
52. 干戈 gān gē Weapons of war; armed conflict; military strife. A classical compound referring collectively to the implements of warfare.
53. 感（责任感） gǎn -sense; -feeling; -awareness. A productive suffix attached to abstract nouns or adjectives to form compound nouns denoting a subjective s...
54. 杠铃 gàng líng Barbell; a weightlifting implement consisting of a long metal bar with adjustable weight plates at both ends.
55. 刚毅 gāng yì Resolute and unyielding; possessing a firm, strong character that does not bend under pressure or adversity.