HSK 7-9 — 壁画 to 冰棍儿

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 壁画 to 冰棍儿, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 边界 biān jiè Boundary; border; frontier line.
2. 变革 biàn gé Reform; transformation; fundamental change.
3. 别说 bié shuō Let alone; not to mention; much less. A conjunction used to emphasize that if one thing is true, something else is even more certainly true.
4. 编号 biān hào Serial number; to number; reference code.
5. 辩护 biàn hù To defend; to speak in defense of; to advocate for.
6. 标签 biāo qiān Label; tag; sticker.
7. 标 biāo To mark; to label; to indicate.
8. 标语 biāo yǔ Slogan; banner; motto.
9. 编写 biān xiě To compile; to write; to compose (books, documents, programs).
10. 变迁 biàn qiān Changes; vicissitudes; transformation (over time).
11. 编剧 biān jù Screenwriter; playwright; scriptwriter.
12. 便道 biàn dào Sidewalk; footpath; shortcut.
13. 别墅 bié shù Villa; detached house; mansion. A standalone residential property, typically luxurious and with its own grounds.
14. 表决 biǎo jué To vote; to put to a vote; to decide by voting.
15. 表态 biǎo tài To state one's position; to declare one's stance; to make one's attitude clear. Often used in political, professional, or interpersonal c...
16. 辩 biàn To argue; to debate; to dispute.
17. 贬值 biǎn zhí To depreciate; to devalue; to lose value.
18. 表彰 biǎo zhāng To commend; to honor; to publicly recognize achievements or contributions. Official recognition given for outstanding performance or serv...
19. 遍布 biàn bù To be spread all over; to be found everywhere.
20. 壁画 bì huà Mural; fresco. A painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling surface.
21. 表述 biǎo shù To express; to articulate; to formulate. Used for conveying thoughts, ideas, or positions in a clear and organized manner.
22. 变异 biàn yì To mutate; mutation; variation (especially biological).
23. 滨海 bīn hǎi Coastal; seaside; along the seashore. Describes locations situated near the sea or ocean.
24. 标本 biāo běn Specimen; sample; exemplar.
25. 标示 biāo shì To indicate; to mark; to show (through signs or labels).
26. 避难 bì nàn To take refuge; to seek asylum; to flee from danger.
27. 编排 biān pái To arrange; to choreograph; to organize (content or performances).
28. 便捷 biàn jié Convenient and fast; handy; efficient.
29. 编造 biān zào To fabricate; to make up; to invent (stories, lies, excuses).
30. 辨别 biàn bié To distinguish; to differentiate; to tell apart.
31. 辩解 biàn jiě To justify; to offer an explanation; to defend oneself.
32. 边疆 biān jiāng Frontier; borderland; frontier region.
33. 便饭 biàn fàn Simple meal; informal meal; home-cooked food.
34. 变质 biàn zhì To deteriorate; to go bad; to degenerate (of food, quality, or character).
35. 辨认 biàn rèn To identify; to recognize; to make out.
36. 表白 biǎo bái To confess (romantic feelings); to declare one's love.
37. 便利店 biàn lì diàn Convenience store.
38. 标榜 biāo bǎng To flaunt; to advertise; to proclaim (often self-servingly).
39. 飙升 biāo shēng To skyrocket; to soar; to surge.
40. 别扭 biè niu Awkward; uncomfortable; at odds with. Describes feeling uneasy, a strained relationship, or something that doesn't feel right.
41. 边远 biān yuǎn Remote; outlying; far from the center.
42. 缤纷 bīn fēn Colorful; diverse; brilliant variety. Describes a dazzling array of colors or a rich variety of things.
43. 表率 biǎo shuài Role model; example; someone who leads by example. A person whose behavior serves as a standard for others to follow.
44. 辫子 biàn zi Braid; pigtail; plait.
45. 避暑 bì shǔ To escape the summer heat; to spend summer at a cooler place.
46. 别看 bié kàn Don't be fooled by; despite appearances; although it may seem. A conjunction introducing a contrast between appearance and reality.
47. 标致 biāo zhì Pretty; beautiful; good-looking (usually for women).
48. 别致 bié zhì Unique; distinctive; novel and elegant. Describes something that stands out for its tasteful originality.
49. 鞭策 biān cè To spur on; to urge; to push (someone to improve or work harder).
50. 鞭炮 biān pào Firecrackers; fireworks (the small explosive kind strung together).
51. 别提了 bié tí le Don't even mention it; don't get me started; it's too much to talk about. An expression indicating frustration, disappointment, or that a...
52. 冰棍儿 bīng gùnr Popsicle; ice lolly. A frozen treat on a stick, typically fruit-flavored or sweetened.
53. 变幻莫测 biàn huàn mò cè Unpredictable; ever-changing; capricious.
54. 别具匠心 bié jù jiàng xīn To show ingenuity; to be uniquely creative; to display original craftsmanship. Describes work that demonstrates distinctive creativity an...
55. 彬彬有礼 bīn bīn yǒu lǐ Courteous and refined; impeccably polite; well-mannered. Describes someone whose behavior shows cultivated politeness.