HSK 7-9 — 卡片 to 咳嗽

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 卡片 to 咳嗽, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 看中 kàn zhòng To take a fancy to; to have one's eye on; to be interested in.
2. 开启 kāi qǐ To open; to turn on; to initiate; to launch.
3. 开枪 kāi qiāng To fire a gun; to shoot.
4. 砍 kǎn To chop; to cut; to hack; to slash (prices).
5. 开除 kāi chú To expel; to dismiss; to fire (from a job or school).
6. 抗争 kàng zhēng To struggle against; to resist; to fight back.
7. 开辟 kāi pì To open up; to create; to carve out (a path, field, etc.).
8. 开口 kāi kǒu To open one's mouth; to speak up; to ask.
9. 开工 kāi gōng To start work; to begin construction; to commence operations.
10. 开采 kāi cǎi To mine; to extract; to exploit (natural resources).
11. 烤 kǎo To roast; to bake; to grill; to toast.
12. 刊登 kān dēng To publish; to carry (in a publication); to print.
13. 开办 kāi bàn To set up; to establish; to start running (a business, school, etc.).
14. 刊物 kān wù Publication; periodical; journal.
15. 壳 ké Shell; husk; casing; outer layer.
16. 科目 kē mù Subject; course; category (in exams or accounting).
17. 开拓 kāi tuò To pioneer; to develop; to expand; to break new ground.
18. 开支 kāi zhī Expenditure; expenses; spending.
19. 卡通 kǎ tōng Cartoon; animated character or style.
20. 看似 kàn sì Seemingly; apparently; it looks like.
21. 卡片 kǎ piàn Card; flashcard; notecard.
22. 开发商 kāi fā shāng Developer; real estate developer.
23. 开发区 kāi fā qū Development zone; economic development area.
24. 科普 kē pǔ Popular science; science popularization.
25. 抗拒 kàng jù To resist; to reject; to refuse to accept.
26. 考量 kǎo liáng To consider; to take into account; consideration.
27. 咳嗽 ké sou To cough; a cough.
28. 慷慨 kāng kǎi Generous; magnanimous; impassioned.
29. 开场 kāi chǎng Opening; to begin (a performance, game, or event).
30. 看重 kàn zhòng To value; to attach importance to; to think highly of.
31. 抗生素 kàng shēng sù Antibiotic; antibacterial medication.
32. 堪称 kān chēng Can be called; can be regarded as; worthy of being called.
33. 扛 káng To carry on the shoulder; to shoulder a burden or responsibility.
34. 抗衡 kàng héng To contend with; to rival; to match in strength or influence.
35. 开阔 kāi kuò Spacious; broad; wide; to broaden (one's horizons).
36. 开张 kāi zhāng To open for business; to start doing business; grand opening.
37. 开垦 kāi kěn To reclaim; to cultivate (wasteland); to bring under cultivation.
38. 科幻 kē huàn Science fiction; sci-fi.
39. 开销 kāi xiāo Expenses; spending; to spend.
40. 看样子 kàn yàng zi It looks like; apparently; judging by appearances.
41. 磕 kē To knock; to bump; to crack (seeds between teeth).
42. 开朗 kāi lǎng Cheerful; outgoing; sunny (personality).
43. 看护 kān hù To nurse; to look after; to care for; nurse/caregiver.
44. 苛刻 kē kè Harsh; demanding; exacting; stringent.
45. 靠拢 kào lǒng To move closer; to draw near; to come together.
46. 勘探 kān tàn To explore; to survey; to prospect (for resources).
47. 看得出 kàn de chū Can tell; can see; it's apparent.
48. 楷模 kǎi mó Model; paragon; exemplar; role model.
49. 开动 kāi dòng To start (a machine); to set in motion; to begin eating.
50. 看台 kàn tái Stands; bleachers; spectator seating.
51. 开场白 kāi chǎng bái Opening remarks; prologue; icebreaker.
52. 看热闹 kàn rè nao To watch the fun; to be a spectator; to rubberneck.
53. 凯歌 kǎi gē Song of triumph; victory song; paean.
54. 侃大山 kǎn dà shān To chat idly; to shoot the breeze; to bull session.
55. 开天辟地 kāi tiān pì dì To create the world; unprecedented; groundbreaking.