HSK 7-9 — 胳膊 to 公示

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 胳膊 to 公示, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 个头儿 gè tóur Size; stature; physical build or height of a person or object.
2. 个案 gè àn Individual case; a specific instance treated on its own merits rather than as part of a general pattern or group.
3. 公仆 gōng pú Public servant; servant of the people. A government official or civil servant, emphasising their role as someone who serves the public ra...
4. 公共场所 gōng gòng chǎng suǒ Public place; public venue. Any space open to or shared by the general public, such as parks, stations, or shopping centres.
5. 公关 gōng guān Public relations (PR). The professional management of communication between an organisation and the public to build or maintain a positiv...
6. 公函 gōng hán Official letter; formal correspondence. A written communication issued by a government body, institution, or organisation on behalf of th...
7. 公墓 gōng mù Public cemetery; memorial park. A burial ground maintained by local authorities or an institution, open to the general public.
8. 公安局 gōng ān jú Public Security Bureau. The local government authority responsible for law enforcement, crime investigation, and public order in China.
9. 公开信 gōng kāi xìn Open letter. A letter addressed to a specific person or organisation but intentionally made available to the public, often to voice criti...
10. 公款 gōng kuǎn Public funds; official money. Money belonging to a government body, state-owned enterprise, or public institution.
11. 公然 gōng rán Openly; brazenly; in a blatant manner. Describes an action done without any attempt to hide or conceal, often implying defiance of norms,...
12. 公示 gōng shì To publicly announce; to make known through official notice. The act of posting or publishing information for public review, scrutiny, or...
13. 公积金 gōng jī jīn Provident fund; housing fund. A mandatory savings scheme in China where employers and employees jointly contribute funds, primarily used ...
14. 公立 gōng lì Public; state-run. Describes institutions — schools, hospitals, libraries — that are established and funded by the government.
15. 公费 gōng fèi Public funds; government-funded expenses. Costs covered by an organisation or government rather than by the individual.
16. 公车 gōng chē Public bus; government vehicle. A bus operated for public transit, or a vehicle owned and used by a government agency.
17. 公道 gōng dao Fair; just; reasonable. Describes a price, treatment, or outcome that is equitable and impartial.
18. 公顷 gōng qǐng Hectare. A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres (approximately 2.47 acres), used in land measurement.
19. 割 gē To cut; to slice; to sever. Used for cutting with a sharp instrument, reaping crops, or severing ties.
20. 各奔前程 gè bèn qián chéng Each going their own way; parting to pursue individual futures or careers. Used when a group disperses after a shared phase of life.
21. 各式各样 gè shì gè yàng Of all kinds; various; diverse. Used to describe a wide variety of types, styles, or forms.
22. 工会 gōng huì Trade union; labour union. An organisation of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.
23. 工作量 gōng zuò liàng Workload. The total amount of work assigned to or expected of a person or system.
24. 工商界 gōng shāng jiè Business and commercial circles; the business community. The collective sphere of industry and commerce.
25. 工地 gōng dì Construction site. An area where building or engineering work is actively taking place.
26. 工序 gōng xù Process step; production procedure. An individual stage or operation within a manufacturing or production workflow.
27. 工整 gōng zhěng Neat; tidy; well-organised. Describes writing, arrangement, or work that is carefully done and visually orderly.
28. 工科 gōng kē Engineering disciplines; engineering as a field of study. The branch of academia covering applied sciences and technical subjects.
29. 弓 gōng Bow (weapon). An arched weapon used to shoot arrows, or any arc-shaped object resembling it.
30. 搁 gē To put; to place; to set down; to leave something in a particular spot.
31. 搁浅 gē qiǎn To run aground; (figuratively) to be stranded, stalled, or suspended without a clear path forward.
32. 搁置 gē zhì To shelve; to set aside; to defer indefinitely. Used for plans, proposals, or issues that are suspended without a fixed timeline for resu...
33. 更改 gēng gǎi To alter; to modify; to change. Making a specific revision to a plan, document, schedule, or decision.
34. 更衣室 gēng yī shì Changing room; locker room. A room in a sports facility, store, or workplace where people change clothes.
35. 根基 gēn jī Foundation; base. The underlying support or groundwork upon which something is built.
36. 根治 gēn zhì To eradicate; to cure completely. To eliminate a problem, disease, or evil at its root.
37. 根深蒂固 gēn shēn dì gù Deep-rooted; ingrained. Describes beliefs, habits, or systems so firmly established they are very difficult to change.
38. 根源 gēn yuán Root cause; origin. The fundamental source from which a problem, phenomenon, or event arises.
39. 格 gé Grid; cell; lattice; standard; pattern. A structural unit or framework used as a measure or reference.
40. 格局 gé jú Layout; pattern; overall situation; scope of vision. The broader framework or configuration of something — physical, strategic, or cognit...
41. 格式 gé shi Format; template; standard layout. The prescribed structure or arrangement of a document, file, or piece of writing.
42. 格格不入 gé gé bù rù To be out of place; to be incompatible; to not fit in with one's surroundings or group.
43. 歌剧 gē jù Opera; a form of dramatic performance in which singing is the principal mode of expression.
44. 歌咏 gē yǒng To sing; to chant; to express through sustained vocal performance. Often used in the context of choral or group singing.
45. 歌舞 gē wǔ Song and dance; a performance art combining singing and dancing. Also used to describe festive, celebratory occasions.
46. 歌颂 gē sòng To sing the praises of; to extol; to laud and celebrate someone or something with great enthusiasm.
47. 耕地 gēng dì Arable land; farmland. Land that is used or suitable for growing crops.
48. 耿直 gěng zhí Straightforward; upright; candid. Describes a person who is honest and direct, often to the point of bluntness.
49. 胳膊 gē bo Arm; the upper limb of the human body from shoulder to wrist.
50. 跟上 gēn shàng To keep up with; to catch up to. Successfully matching the pace, progress, or level of something.
51. 跟不上 gēn bu shàng Unable to keep up; to fall behind. Failing to match the pace or level of something or someone.
52. 跟踪 gēn zōng To track; to follow; to monitor. Maintaining continuous observation of a person, situation, or data over time.
53. 隔离 gé lí To isolate; to quarantine; to segregate. To physically or administratively separate something or someone from others.
54. 隔阂 gé hé Estrangement; barrier; communication gap. An invisible psychological or emotional distance that prevents mutual understanding between peo...
55. 鸽子 gē zi Pigeon; dove. A bird of the family Columbidae, widely associated with peace, messages, and urban life.