HSK 7-9 — 鹤立鸡群 to 忽悠

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 鹤立鸡群 to 忽悠, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 候选人 hòu xuǎn rén Candidate. A person who is being considered or who has put themselves forward for election, selection, or appointment to a position.
2. 厚度 hòu dù Thickness; depth. The measurement of how thick or deep something is, used both literally and figuratively.
3. 厚道 hòu dao Honest and kind; generous and sincere. Describing a person of genuine goodwill, moral integrity, and magnanimous character.
4. 后人 hòu rén Later generations; descendants; those who come after. People living in times after a particular era or figure.
5. 后代 hòu dài Descendants; offspring; posterity. The generations that come after, whether of a family line or of a historical era.
6. 后勤 hòu qín Logistics; rear-echelon support. The management of supply, transport, and support services that sustain operations.
7. 后台 hòu tái Backstage; backend; behind-the-scenes backer. Literally the backstage area in theatre; figuratively a powerful patron or hidden supporter...
8. 后备 hòu bèi Reserve; backup; in reserve. Refers to resources, personnel, or equipment held in readiness for future or emergency use.
9. 后备箱 hòu bèi xiāng Car boot; trunk. The storage compartment at the rear of an automobile.
10. 后期 hòu qī Later stage; final phase; post-production. The latter part of a time period, process, or project.
11. 后盾 hòu dùn Backup support; backing; a strong support behind one. Literally: a shield from the rear.
12. 后续 hòu xù Subsequent; follow-up. Referring to actions, steps, or developments that come after an initial event or stage.
13. 后者 hòu zhě The latter. Used to refer to the second of two previously mentioned items, options, or people.
14. 后裔 hòu yì Descendant; offspring; posterity. A person descended from a particular ancestor or ethnic/cultural group.
15. 后退 hòu tuì To retreat; to move backward; to step back. Physical or figurative movement away from a position.
16. 后遗症 hòu yí zhèng Sequela; after-effect; lingering consequence. A condition or problem that persists or arises as a result of a past illness, injury, or ev...
17. 后顾之忧 hòu gù zhī yōu Worries about what one has left behind; concerns about one's rear. Anxieties about family, home, or unfinished matters that distract one ...
18. 吼 hǒu To roar; to bellow; to shout loudly. A loud, fierce cry — from a person or an animal.
19. 呼吁 hū yù To appeal; to call upon; to urge. Making a public or formal appeal for action, change, or attention to an issue.
20. 呼唤 hū huàn To call out to; to summon; to appeal to. Both the act of calling someone's name and the figurative sense of a deep inner appeal or urgent...
21. 呼声 hū shēng Calls; voices; appeals; clamour. The collective voice or demand of a group of people, or the figurative sound of public opinion.
22. 呼应 hū yìng To echo; to respond in coordination; to correspond with. The mutual reinforcement or coordination between two elements — people, events, ...
23. 呼救 hū jiù To call for help; to cry for rescue. Shouting or signalling for emergency assistance when in danger.
24. 呼风唤雨 hū fēng huàn yǔ To command the wind and summon the rain; to wield great power and influence. Describing someone who can control situations or people at w...
25. 哄 hōng / hǒng / hòng A polyphonic character with three readings. hōng: a loud burst of collective crowd noise. hǒng: to coax, cajole, or placate. hòng: to hec...
26. 哄堂大笑 hōng táng dà xiào The whole room bursts into laughter; everyone in the audience erupts with laughter simultaneously. Describes a situation where an entire ...
27. 哼 hēng To hum; to grunt; to snort. To hum a tune softly. To utter a dismissive grunt or snort expressing contempt, dissatisfaction, pain, or rel...
28. 喉咙 hóu lóng Throat; the larynx and pharynx region. The passage inside the neck used for breathing, swallowing, and speaking.
29. 嘿 hēi Hey; an exclamatory interjection used to attract attention, express surprise, satisfaction, mild reproach, or amusement. Also functions a...
30. 宏伟 hóng wěi Grand; magnificent; imposing. Describes something of great scale, grandeur, and impressiveness.
31. 宏观 hóng guān Macro-level; macroscopic. Relating to large-scale, overall, or systemic perspectives on economics, society, or policy.
32. 弘扬 hóng yáng To promote and carry forward; to advocate and propagate. Used specifically for promoting positive cultural heritage, noble virtues, revol...
33. 忽悠 hū you To hoodwink; to bamboozle; to sweet-talk someone into something. Deceiving or manipulating someone through clever or glib speech.
34. 忽高忽低 hū gāo hū dī Alternately high and low; fluctuating up and down. Describing something — a sound, price, quality, or mood — that rises and falls erratic...
35. 恨不得 hèn bu de To wish one could; to so badly want to do something that one can barely hold back; to itch to do something — often with the implication t...
36. 横七竖八 héng qī shù bā In complete disorder; strewn about in every direction without any order. Describes objects scattered haphazardly — some horizontal, some ...
37. 横向 héng xiàng Horizontal; lateral; crosswise. Refers to direction across rather than up-down. Metaphorically: across different departments, sectors, or...
38. 洪亮 hóng liàng Resonant; loud and clear. Describes a voice or sound that is powerful, full, and carries well.
39. 烘干 hōng gān To dry using heat; to tumble-dry; to kiln-dry or oven-dry. The process of removing moisture from an object or material by applying heat.
40. 烘托 hōng tuō To set off by contrast; to highlight through indirect means; to render or emphasise by foil. In writing or art: to use surrounding contex...
41. 痕迹 hén jì Trace; mark; vestige. Physical or abstract remnants left behind by past events, actions, or emotions. Evidence that something once existe...
42. 红扑扑 hóng pū pū Rosy-cheeked; flushed red. Describes cheeks or a face that are glowing with a healthy or excited redness.
43. 红润 hóng rùn Ruddy; rosy and healthy-looking. Describes a face or complexion that is glowing with health and natural redness.
44. 红火 hóng huo Thriving; flourishing; booming. Describes a business, occasion, or situation that is lively, prosperous, and full of energy.
45. 红灯 hóng dēng Red light; red traffic signal. Literally: a red lamp or traffic stop light. Figuratively: a warning signal, prohibition, or alert indicat...
46. 红眼 hóng yǎn To be red-eyed with envy; to become jealous or covetous. Also literally: to have red or bloodshot eyes.
47. 红薯 hóng shǔ Sweet potato. A starchy root vegetable with orange or white flesh, widely consumed across China.
48. 轰动 hōng dòng To cause a sensation; to create a major stir; to shake public opinion or society. Describes events, works, or revelations that generate w...
49. 轰炸 hōng zhà To bomb; to bombard. Literally: aerial or artillery bombardment. Figuratively: to overwhelm or inundate someone with information, message...
50. 鹤立鸡群 hè lì jī qún Like a crane standing among chickens; to stand head and shoulders above others in talent, appearance, or achievement. To be conspicuously...
51. 黑客 hēi kè Hacker; a person who illegally or maliciously infiltrates, attacks, or exploits computer systems. Primarily used in the negative sense in...
52. 黑心 hēi xīn Black-hearted; evil-minded; unscrupulous. As an adjective: morally corrupt and exploitative, driven by greed or malice. As a noun: a wick...
53. 黑手 hēi shǒu The black hand; a hidden malevolent force or mastermind orchestrating harmful activities from behind the scenes; a sinister unseen manipu...
54. 黑白 hēi bái Black and white; the stark contrast between two opposites; right and wrong; truth and falsehood. Used both literally and figuratively.
55. 黑马 hēi mǎ Dark horse; an unexpected competitor who achieves surprising success; someone or something whose capabilities are underestimated until a ...