HSK 7-9 — 胡闹 to 缓缓

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 胡闹 to 缓缓, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 互信 hù xìn Mutual trust; to trust each other. A foundational concept in diplomacy, partnership, and institutional relations.
2. 互助 hù zhù To help each other; mutual aid. The practice of assisting one another within a community or group.
3. 互补 hù bǔ To complement each other; to make up for each other's shortcomings. Describes a relationship where two or more parties supply what the ot...
4. 互访 hù fǎng To exchange visits; to visit each other. Used in diplomatic, institutional, or interpersonal contexts where two parties make reciprocal v...
5. 划时代 huà shí dài Epoch-making; marking a new era; of historic and transformative significance.
6. 化妆 huà zhuāng To apply cosmetics; to make up one's face for appearance, performance, or special occasions.
7. 化纤 huà xiān Synthetic fiber; chemically manufactured textile fiber such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic.
8. 化肥 huà féi Chemical fertilizer; synthetically produced fertilizer used in agriculture to supply nutrients to crops.
9. 化身 huà shēn Incarnation; embodiment; a physical or personal manifestation of an abstract quality, ideal, or being.
10. 化险为夷 huà xiǎn wéi yí To transform a dangerous or difficult situation into one of safety; to avert disaster or crisis.
11. 化验 huà yàn To conduct a chemical test or laboratory analysis; to test a sample in a lab setting.
12. 华丽 huá lì Gorgeous; magnificent; resplendent; sumptuously beautiful. Describes something visually or artistically splendid and elaborate.
13. 华侨 huá qiáo Overseas Chinese; ethnic Chinese people who have settled in foreign countries but retain Chinese citizenship.
14. 华裔 huá yì Ethnic Chinese who were born abroad or have taken foreign citizenship; a person of Chinese descent who is a foreign national.
15. 哗变 huá biàn To mutiny; to stage an armed revolt or insurrection, especially by soldiers or troops against their superiors.
16. 哗然 huá rán In an uproar; causing a commotion or public sensation. Describes the state of a crowd or the public reacting loudly with shock, indignati...
17. 坏事 huài shì A bad deed; an evil act; something harmful or wrong. As a verb phrase: to ruin things; to spoil an outcome.
18. 怀孕 huái yùn To be pregnant; to carry an unborn child. The state of having a developing embryo or fetus in the womb.
19. 怀抱 huái bào To hold in one's arms; an embrace. Also used figuratively for cherished hopes, aspirations, or a sheltering environment.
20. 怀旧 huái jiù To feel nostalgic; to reminisce about the past with fondness and longing.
21. 怀着 huái zhe Harboring; carrying; with (a feeling, hope, or intention). A construction that precedes an emotion or mental state to indicate one acts w...
22. 怀里 huái li In one's arms; against one's chest; within one's embrace. Refers to the physical space held within the front of the body.
23. 护理 hù lǐ To nurse; to care for, especially in a medical context. Refers to professional or attentive care for the sick, elderly, or injured.
24. 槐树 huái shù Chinese scholar tree; Sophora japonica. A deciduous tree common in northern China, known for its fragrant white flowers and deep cultural...
25. 欢呼 huān hū To cheer; to acclaim; to shout with joy. Expresses loud, collective enthusiasm and celebration.
26. 欢声笑语 huān shēng xiào yǔ Cheerful sounds and laughter; the lively noise of a joyful occasion. Describes the ambient sound of people having a genuinely good time t...
27. 欢快 huān kuài Cheerful and lively; merry; brisk and joyful. Describes a mood, atmosphere, or style that is bright, upbeat, and uncomplicated.
28. 欢聚 huān jù To gather joyfully; to get together happily. Describes a warm reunion or festive gathering among friends or family.
29. 湖泊 hú pō Lakes; a collective or literary term for bodies of standing water. More formal or literary than 湖 alone.
30. 滑冰 huá bīng To ice-skate; the activity of gliding on ice using skates.
31. 滑梯 huá tī A playground slide; a smooth inclined surface for children to slide down.
32. 滑稽 huá jī Funny in an absurd or ridiculous way; comical; laughably odd.
33. 滑雪 huá xuě To ski; to glide over snow on skis as a sport or recreation.
34. 环球 huán qiú Around the world; global; worldwide. Encircling or spanning the entire globe.
35. 环绕 huán rào To surround; to encircle; to wind around. Describes something forming a continuous loop or ring around another object.
36. 画册 huà cè A picture book or illustrated album; a bound collection of images, paintings, or illustrations.
37. 画展 huà zhǎn A painting exhibition or art show; a public display of artworks, especially paintings.
38. 画蛇添足 huà shé tiān zú Literally 'to draw a snake and add feet'; to ruin something by adding unnecessary extras; to overdo it.
39. 画龙点睛 huà lóng diǎn jīng Literally 'to paint a dragon and dot its eyes'; to add the crucial finishing touch that brings a work to life or perfection.
40. 糊 hú To paste or glue something onto a surface; to be scorched or burned. Two main uses: applying an adhesive substance, or something being ch...
41. 糊涂 hú tu Muddled; confused; befuddled; lacking clarity of thought or judgment. Describes someone whose thinking or actions are disorganised or irr...
42. 缓 huǎn To slow; to ease; to defer; gradual. Indicates a deliberate slowing of pace, a temporary easing of a condition, or a postponement of action.
43. 缓缓 huǎn huǎn Slowly; gently; gradually. A reduplication of 缓, intensifying the sense of unhurried, smooth, and deliberate motion or change.
44. 胡思乱想 hú sī luàn xiǎng To let one's imagination run wild; to have a head full of random, unfounded thoughts. Implies thinking in a chaotic, unproductive, or anx...
45. 胡说 hú shuō To talk nonsense; to say things without basis or reason. Used to dismiss someone's claims as groundless or absurd.
46. 胡闹 hú nào To fool around; to cause trouble; to behave irresponsibly or disruptively. Often implies childish or nonsensical behaviour that wastes ti...
47. 花卉 huā huì Flowers and ornamental plants collectively; flora used for decoration or appreciation. A formal or literary term for flowering plants.
48. 花样 huā yàng Style; variety; pattern; also a trick, a scheme, or a ploy. Has both a neutral meaning (variety or style) and a slightly negative one (tr...
49. 花瓣 huā bàn A petal; one of the individual leaf-like structures that together form a flower's corolla.
50. 花纹 huā wén A decorative pattern or design; an ornamental motif on fabric, ceramics, wood, or other surfaces.
51. 话筒 huà tǒng A microphone or megaphone; a device for amplifying or transmitting the voice.
52. 话语 huà yǔ Words spoken; speech; utterance; discourse. Refers to what someone says or the act of speaking.
53. 话费 huà fèi Phone bill; the charges incurred for making calls or using mobile phone services.
54. 还原 huán yuán To restore to the original state; to reconstitute; to reduce (in chemistry). Bringing something back to how it was before change or damage.
55. 还款 huán kuǎn To repay a loan; loan repayment. The act of returning borrowed money to a lender according to agreed terms.