HSK 7-9 — 交集 to 接替

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 交集 to 接替, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 皆 jiē All; every; without exception. A classical adverb indicating totality.
2. 阶级 jiē jí Class; social class. A political and economic term for groups defined by their relationship to production and wealth.
3. 阶层 jiē céng Social stratum; class; tier. A level or group within a hierarchical social structure.
4. 交谈 jiāo tán To converse; to talk with each other. A two-way conversation or discussion between people.
5. 焦虑 jiāo lǜ Anxious; anxiety. A persistent state of worry, unease, or nervous tension.
6. 角落 jiǎo luò Corner; nook. A secluded or out-of-the-way place, typically where two walls meet.
7. 教科书 jiào kē shū Textbook. A book used for the study of a subject, especially in schools.
8. 轿车 jiào chē Sedan; passenger car. A closed automobile with a separate trunk, designed primarily for passenger transport.
9. 接纳 jiē nà To accept; to admit; to embrace. Receiving someone or something into a group or system.
10. 缴纳 jiǎo nà To pay; to hand over payment. A formal term for submitting money to authorities or institutions.
11. 交涉 jiāo shè To negotiate; to take up a matter with someone. To discuss or deal with an issue, often to resolve a dispute or reach an agreement.
12. 接手 jiē shǒu To take over; to assume responsibility for. Taking control of something from someone else.
13. 接见 jiē jiàn To receive visitors; to grant an audience. A formal meeting with someone of higher status receiving guests.
14. 教养 jiào yǎng Upbringing; manners; cultivation. The education and training one receives in proper behavior and values.
15. 交替 jiāo tì To alternate; to take turns. When things replace each other in succession or occur in rotation.
16. 较量 jiào liàng To compete; to have a contest; to match strength. A test of strength, skill, or ability between opponents.
17. 嚼 jiáo To chew; to masticate. The action of grinding food with teeth.
18. 焦 jiāo Burnt; charred; anxious. Describes something overcooked to the point of burning, or a state of extreme worry.
19. 缴 jiǎo To pay; to hand in; to turn over. To submit payment or surrender something to an authority.
20. 搅 jiǎo To stir; to disturb; to agitate. To mix by moving in circular motions, or to disrupt order.
21. 接替 jiē tì To replace; to take over from. Succeeding someone in a position or role.
22. 接轨 jiē guǐ To connect tracks; to integrate with; to align with. Bringing systems or standards into conformity.
23. 阶梯 jiē tī Steps; ladder; tier. A series of steps or stages, literal or figurative.
24. 矫正 jiǎo zhèng To correct; to rectify; to straighten. To fix something that is wrong, crooked, or abnormal.
25. 交接 jiāo jiē To hand over duties; to transfer responsibility. The process of passing work, authority, or items from one person to another.
26. 接力 jiē lì Relay; to take turns working. Passing responsibility or effort from one person to another.
27. 交纳 jiāo nà To pay; to submit payment. To hand over money or dues to an organization or authority.
28. 胶囊 jiāo náng Capsule. A small container, usually of gelatin, enclosing medicine or supplements.
29. 搅拌 jiǎo bàn To stir; to mix; to blend. To combine ingredients by stirring them together.
30. 胶片 jiāo piàn Film; photographic film. The light-sensitive material used in traditional cameras and movie projectors.
31. 缴费 jiǎo fèi To pay a fee; to make a payment. The act of paying money owed to an organization or service provider.
32. 郊外 jiāo wài Outskirts; suburbs; countryside around a city. The areas outside the urban center but not deep into rural territory.
33. 交界 jiāo jiè To border on; boundary. The place where two areas, regions, or territories meet.
34. 接班人 jiē bān rén Successor; heir. A person who takes over from a predecessor in a position or role.
35. 狡猾 jiǎo huá Cunning; sly; crafty. Cleverly deceptive or tricky in a disapproving sense.
36. 叫板 jiào bǎn To challenge; to issue a challenge. To openly confront or compete with someone, often provocatively.
37. 浇 jiāo To water; to pour liquid on. To apply liquid, especially water, onto something.
38. 接班 jiē bān To take over a shift; to succeed to a position. Assuming duties from a predecessor.
39. 交集 jiāo jí Intersection; to intersect. The common elements shared between two or more sets, groups, or experiences.
40. 交情 jiāo qing Friendship; personal relationship. The bond or connection between friends or acquaintances built over time.
41. 接送 jiē sòng To pick up and drop off; to transport. Providing transportation to and from a location.
42. 交响乐 jiāo xiǎng yuè Symphony; symphonic music. A complex orchestral composition typically in multiple movements.
43. 叫好 jiào hǎo To cheer; to applaud; to shout approval. To express enthusiastic praise or approval, especially during a performance.
44. 焦急 jiāo jí Anxious; worried and impatient. A state of restless concern, often while waiting for something.
45. 接二连三 jiē èr lián sān One after another; in quick succession. Happening repeatedly in a continuous sequence.
46. 焦躁 jiāo zào Restless and irritable; agitated. A state of anxious impatience that makes one unable to stay calm.
47. 绞 jiǎo To twist; to wring; to strangle. To apply rotating pressure to squeeze or tighten something.
48. 接济 jiē jì To give financial aid; to provide relief. Offering material help to someone in difficulty.
49. 礁石 jiāo shí Reef; reef rock. Rocks or rocky formations in the sea, often near the surface.
50. 较劲 jiào jìn To compete; to pit oneself against; to be stubborn. To engage in rivalry or refuse to back down.
51. 郊游 jiāo yóu To go on an outing; excursion. A short trip to the countryside or nature for recreation.
52. 焦距 jiāo jù Focal length. The distance between a lens and the point where light rays converge.
53. 娇气 jiāo qì Delicate; squeamish; spoiled. Describes someone who is overly sensitive, can't handle hardship, or complains easily.
54. 娇惯 jiāo guàn To spoil; to pamper excessively. To indulge someone, especially a child, to the point of creating bad habits.
55. 交头接耳 jiāo tóu jiē ěr To whisper to each other; to put heads together. Describes people having a secretive, hushed conversation.