HSK 7-9 — 报社 to 弊端

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 报社 to 弊端, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 被捕 bèi bǔ To be arrested; to be apprehended. To be taken into custody by authorities.
2. 曝光 bào guāng To expose (to light); to expose (a scandal); to make public; media exposure.
3. 崩溃 bēng kuì To collapse; to break down; to crash. Complete failure or breakdown.
4. 比起 bǐ qǐ Compared to; in comparison with; as opposed to.
5. 背叛 bèi pàn To betray; to turn against. To abandon loyalty or allegiance.
6. 必定 bì dìng Certainly; surely; bound to; definitely will.
7. 笨蛋 bèn dàn Fool; idiot; dummy. A stupid person (often used affectionately).
8. 本性 běn xìng Innate nature; true character; inherent disposition. One's fundamental nature.
9. 奔 bèn To head straight for; to go directly toward (something one wants).
10. 本能 běn néng Instinct; innate ability. Natural, unlearned behavior or response.
11. 悲哀 bēi āi Sorrowful; sad; grieved. Deep sadness or grief.
12. 备受 bèi shòu To receive fully; to be subjected to (usually something negative). To experience to a great degree.
13. 报社 bào shè Newspaper office; newspaper publisher. The organization or physical location where a newspaper is produced.
14. 逼近 bī jìn To approach; to close in on; to draw near (often with pressure or threat implied).
15. 悲观 bēi guān Pessimistic. Having a negative outlook on life or the future.
16. 备用 bèi yòng Spare; backup; reserve. Kept ready for use when needed.
17. 逼迫 bī pò To force; to compel; to coerce someone against their will.
18. 卑鄙 bēi bǐ Despicable; contemptible; mean. Morally low and worthy of scorn.
19. 背面 bèi miàn Back; reverse side; back surface. The opposite of the front.
20. 比不上 bǐ bu shàng Cannot compare to; is not as good as; falls short of.
21. 悲痛 bēi tòng Grief-stricken; deeply sorrowful. Intense emotional pain from loss.
22. 报销 bào xiāo To reimburse; to claim expenses; to write off (expense account).
23. 碑 bēi Stele; stone tablet; monument. An upright stone slab with inscriptions.
24. 鄙视 bǐ shì To despise; to look down upon; to scorn.
25. 本意 běn yì Original intention; true meaning; actual purpose. What someone really meant.
26. 比试 bǐ shi To have a contest; to compete; to test oneself against another.
27. 本色 běn sè True colors; authentic self; natural character. One's genuine qualities.
28. 弊端 bì duān Malpractice; corrupt practice; harmful aspect; drawback.
29. 逼真 bī zhēn Lifelike; realistic; true to life; vivid.
30. 贝壳 bèi ké Shell; seashell. The hard outer covering of mollusks.
31. 抱负 bào fù Ambition; aspiration. Lofty goals or aspirations one holds for oneself.
32. 本钱 běn qián Capital; principal; resources. The initial money or assets for a venture.
33. 蹦 bèng To jump; to leap; to bounce. Describes energetic vertical movement.
34. 奔波 bēn bō To rush about; to be on the go constantly. To travel back and forth busily.
35. 弊病 bì bìng Drawback; fault; malady; systemic problem.
36. 必不可少 bì bù kě shǎo Indispensable; essential; absolutely necessary.
37. 豹 bào Leopard; panther. A large spotted wild cat.
38. 本着 běn zhe Based on; in the spirit of; in accordance with. Acting according to a principle.
39. 背诵 bèi sòng To recite from memory; to memorize and recite. To reproduce text verbatim.
40. 暴躁 bào zào Hot-tempered; irascible; irritable. Quick to anger and prone to outbursts.
41. 爆满 bào mǎn Packed to capacity; completely full; sold out. A venue filled beyond normal capacity.
42. 绷带 bēng dài Bandage. A strip of material used to bind wounds.
43. 绷 bēng To stretch tight; to strain; to keep a straight face.
44. 暴利 bào lì Excessive profits; profiteering. Unreasonably high profits, often gained through exploitation.
45. 备课 bèi kè To prepare lessons; lesson preparation. The work a teacher does before class.
46. 比比皆是 bǐ bǐ jiē shì Can be found everywhere; ubiquitous; extremely common.
47. 鼻涕 bí tì Nasal mucus; snot. The liquid secreted by the nose.
48. 奔赴 bēn fù To hurry to; to rush towards. To proceed swiftly to a destination.
49. 爆竹 bào zhú Firecracker. Small explosive devices set off during celebrations.
50. 笨重 bèn zhòng Heavy and cumbersome; bulky; unwieldy. Difficult to move or handle.
51. 报亭 bào tíng Newsstand; newspaper kiosk. A small retail structure selling newspapers and magazines.
52. 碧绿 bì lǜ Jade green; emerald green; bright green like jade.
53. 爆冷门 bào lěng mén To pull off an upset; dark horse victory. An unexpected result where the underdog wins.
54. 暴风骤雨 bào fēng zhòu yǔ Violent storm; tempest. Figuratively refers to sudden, intense turmoil or upheaval.
55. 悲欢离合 bēi huān lí hé Joys and sorrows, partings and reunions. The vicissitudes of life.