HSK 7-9 — 可悲 to 口罩

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 可悲 to 口罩, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 克制 kè zhì To restrain; to exercise self-control; to hold back. The act of suppressing emotions or impulses.
2. 克隆 kè lóng To clone; clone. The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.
3. 刻意 kè yì Deliberately; intentionally; on purpose. Describes actions done with conscious effort or design.
4. 刻舟求剑 kè zhōu qiú jiàn To mark the boat to find the sword; clinging to rigid methods despite changing circumstances. A parable about the folly of inflexibility.
5. 刻苦 kè kǔ Hardworking; industrious; assiduous. Describes dedicated effort, especially in studies or training.
6. 口令 kǒu lìng Password; command; verbal order. A spoken code or military command.
7. 口吃 kǒu chī To stutter; to stammer. A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds.
8. 口味 kǒu wèi Taste; flavor; personal preference. One's preference in food or more broadly, in other matters.
9. 口哨 kǒu shào Whistle (sound); to whistle. The sound made by pursing lips and blowing, or a physical whistle device.
10. 口径 kǒu jìng Caliber; diameter; unified stance. The diameter of a tube or barrel, or metaphorically, a consistent message or position.
11. 口感 kǒu gǎn Mouthfeel; texture in the mouth. The physical sensation of food or drink when eaten or drunk.
12. 口才 kǒu cái Eloquence; speaking ability; gift of gab. The skill of expressing oneself clearly and persuasively.
13. 口气 kǒu qì Tone of voice; manner of speaking; breath. How something is said or the implication behind words.
14. 口水 kǒu shuǐ Saliva; drool. The fluid produced by glands in the mouth.
15. 口碑 kǒu bēi Word of mouth; reputation; public opinion. The collective opinion or reputation of something based on what people say.
16. 口罩 kǒu zhào Face mask; surgical mask. A protective covering worn over the nose and mouth.
17. 口腔 kǒu qiāng Oral cavity; mouth. The anatomical interior of the mouth.
18. 口音 kǒu yīn Accent; regional pronunciation. The way someone pronounces words, often revealing their regional origin.
19. 口香糖 kǒu xiāng táng Chewing gum. A soft, cohesive substance designed to be chewed but not swallowed.
20. 可不是 kě bù shi Isn't that so; exactly; you said it. An emphatic expression used to strongly agree with someone's statement.
21. 可乘之机 kě chéng zhī jī An opportunity to exploit; a chance to take advantage of. Refers to a vulnerable moment or opening that can be seized.
22. 可信 kě xìn Credible; trustworthy; believable. Describes information, sources, or people that can be trusted.
23. 可口 kě kǒu Tasty; delicious; palatable. Describes food or drinks that are pleasant to the taste.
24. 可恶 kě wù Hateful; detestable; abominable. Expresses strong dislike or disgust toward someone or something.
25. 可悲 kě bēi Sad; lamentable; deplorable. Describes something that evokes pity or sorrow, often with a sense of tragedy or misfortune.
26. 可想而知 kě xiǎng ér zhī It goes without saying; one can imagine; it's easy to see. Indicates that a conclusion is obvious and can be inferred.
27. 可歌可泣 kě gē kě qì Heroic and moving; worthy of being sung and wept over. Describes deeds so noble and touching that they deserve both praise and tears.
28. 可疑 kě yí Suspicious; questionable; dubious. Describes people, behavior, or circumstances that arouse suspicion.
29. 可笑 kě xiào Ridiculous; laughable; absurd. Describes something so foolish or unreasonable that it invites mockery.
30. 可耻 kě chǐ Shameful; disgraceful. Describes behavior or actions that deserve condemnation and bring shame.
31. 可行 kě xíng Feasible; viable; practicable. Describes plans, methods, or ideas that can be successfully implemented.
32. 可观 kě guān Considerable; substantial; impressive. Describes quantities, amounts, or results that are notably large or significant.
33. 可谓 kě wèi Can be said to be; may be called; it can be described as. A formal expression introducing a characterization or assessment.
34. 可贵 kě guì Valuable; precious; commendable. Describes qualities, attitudes, or actions that are worthy of admiration and rare.
35. 啃 kěn To gnaw; to nibble; to bite into something hard. The action of biting and chewing on something.
36. 坑 kēng Pit; hole; to cheat; to rip off. Both a noun for a depression in the ground and a verb meaning to swindle someone.
37. 客房 kè fáng Guest room; hotel room. A room designated for guests, either in a hotel or a private home.
38. 客机 kè jī Passenger aircraft; airliner. A commercial airplane designed to carry passengers.
39. 客流 kè liú Passenger flow; customer traffic. The volume of passengers or customers moving through a space.
40. 客运 kè yùn Passenger transport; passenger service. The commercial transportation of passengers.
41. 恐吓 kǒng hè To threaten; to intimidate; to menace. The act of using fear to coerce someone.
42. 恐怖 kǒng bù Terrifying; horrifying; terror. Describes something that causes extreme fear or relates to terrorism.
43. 恐惧 kǒng jù Fear; dread; terror. A deep feeling of being afraid.
44. 恐慌 kǒng huāng Panic; alarm; terror. A state of widespread fear and anxiety.
45. 恐龙 kǒng lóng Dinosaur. Prehistoric reptiles that dominated the Earth millions of years ago.
46. 恳求 kěn qiú To implore; to entreat; to beg earnestly. A sincere and desperate plea for something.
47. 控告 kòng gào To sue; to accuse; to prosecute. The formal act of bringing charges against someone through legal channels.
48. 空前 kōng qián Unprecedented; never before seen. Describes something that has no prior equal in history.
49. 空地 kòng dì Open space; vacant lot; clearing. An area of land that is unoccupied or undeveloped.
50. 空想 kōng xiǎng Fantasy; daydream; idle fancy. Unrealistic thinking or impractical ideas.
51. 空白 kòng bái Blank; empty space; gap. An unfilled area or a void in knowledge, memory, or records.
52. 空荡荡 kōng dàng dàng Empty; deserted; desolate. Describes a space that feels completely empty and echoing.
53. 空虚 kōng xū Empty; hollow; void. Describes a feeling of emptiness, especially emotional or spiritual.
54. 空隙 kòng xì Gap; crack; opening; interval. A small space between objects or a break in continuity.
55. 空难 kōng nàn Plane crash; air disaster. An accident involving an aircraft that results in casualties or destruction.