HSK 7-9 — 口子 to 拉拢

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 口子 to 拉拢, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 扩张 kuò zhāng To expand; to extend; to spread. Deliberate expansion of territory, influence, or power.
2. 扩散 kuò sàn To spread; to diffuse; to proliferate. The outward spreading of something.
3. 框架 kuàng jià Framework; structure; skeleton. The basic structure or outline of something.
4. 困境 kùn jìng Predicament; dilemma; difficult situation. A challenging circumstance with no easy way out.
5. 夸张 kuā zhāng Exaggerated; over the top; hyperbolic. Describing something that goes beyond the normal or believable.
6. 苦难 kǔ nàn Suffering; hardship; tribulation. Deep, prolonged misery or distress.
7. 亏损 kuī sǔn To suffer losses; deficit; loss. Financial shortfall in business or investment.
8. 跨越 kuà yuè To cross; to leap over; to transcend. Moving across or beyond a barrier, boundary, or limitation.
9. 扩建 kuò jiàn To expand construction; to extend (a building). Adding to existing structures.
10. 跨国 kuà guó Transnational; multinational; cross-border. Relating to activities or entities that span multiple countries.
11. 哭泣 kū qì To weep; to cry; to sob. A more literary or formal way to express crying.
12. 困惑 kùn huò Confused; perplexed; bewildered. A state of mental uncertainty or puzzlement.
13. 狂热 kuáng rè Fanatical; fervent; frenzied. Intense, often excessive enthusiasm or passion.
14. 宽容 kuān róng Tolerant; lenient; forgiving. Showing patience and acceptance toward others' faults or differences.
15. 况且 kuàng qiě Besides; moreover; what's more. A conjunction adding additional supporting reasons.
16. 昆虫 kūn chóng Insect. The class of small invertebrate animals with six legs and typically wings.
17. 夸 kuā To praise; to boast; to compliment. Expressing admiration or exaggerating one's own achievements.
18. 扩 kuò To expand; to enlarge; to extend. The core verb for making something bigger or wider.
19. 宽松 kuān sōng Loose; relaxed; lenient. Describing something not tight or restrictive.
20. 狂欢 kuáng huān To revel; to celebrate wildly; carnival. Joyous, unrestrained celebration.
21. 夸大 kuā dà To exaggerate; to overstate; to magnify. Making something seem larger or more important than it is.
22. 款项 kuǎn xiàng Funds; sum of money; payment. A formal term for a specific amount of money, usually in business or official contexts.
23. 扣押 kòu yā To seize; to confiscate; to impound. Taking custody of property or documents by legal authority.
24. 宽恕 kuān shù To forgive; to pardon. A more formal and profound word for forgiveness.
25. 款式 kuǎn shì Style; design; model. The specific design or type of a product.
26. 拉动 lā dòng To drive; to stimulate; to boost. Causing growth or movement in something else.
27. 苦恼 kǔ nǎo Troubled; distressed; worried. A state of mental anguish or vexation.
28. 快捷 kuài jié Quick; speedy; convenient. Describing something that is fast and efficient.
29. 扣除 kòu chú To deduct; to withhold. Taking away a portion from a total, typically for taxes, fees, or penalties.
30. 扣留 kòu liú To detain; to hold; to impound. Temporarily withholding a person, vehicle, or goods by authority.
31. 垮 kuǎ To collapse; to break down; to fall apart. Describes something failing, crumbling, or breaking.
32. 拉拢 lā lǒng To win over; to draw in; to court. Deliberately trying to gain someone's support or loyalty.
33. 夸奖 kuā jiǎng To praise; to compliment; to commend. Expressing approval or admiration for someone.
34. 矿藏 kuàng cáng Mineral deposits; mineral resources. Underground reserves of valuable minerals.
35. 枯燥 kū zào Dull; dry; monotonous; boring. Describes something lacking in interest or variety.
36. 狂欢节 kuáng huān jié Carnival; festival. A period of public festivity and celebration.
37. 宽敞 kuān chang Spacious; roomy; ample. Describing a place with plenty of space.
38. 苦力 kǔ lì Manual laborer; coolie; hard physical work. Refers to people doing heavy labor or the work itself.
39. 夸耀 kuā yào To show off; to flaunt; to boast about. Displaying or talking about one's achievements to impress others.
40. 亏本 kuī běn To lose money; to operate at a loss. Selling below cost or running a business unprofitably.
41. 酷似 kù sì To closely resemble; to look strikingly like. A strong resemblance in appearance.
42. 口子 kǒu zi Opening; hole; tear; breach. Refers to a gap or opening in something, or figuratively to a precedent or exception.
43. 苦练 kǔ liàn To practice hard; to train rigorously. Dedicated, strenuous practice to improve a skill.
44. 哭笑不得 kū xiào bù dé Not knowing whether to laugh or cry; caught between laughter and tears. Describes a situation so absurd one doesn't know how to react.
45. 宽厚 kuān hòu Generous; tolerant; magnanimous. Describing a person with a kind, forgiving nature.
46. 苦笑 kǔ xiào To smile bitterly; to force a smile; a wry smile. A smile that expresses helplessness or resignation rather than joy.
47. 宽泛 kuān fàn Broad; wide-ranging; general. Describing something that covers a wide scope but may lack specificity.
48. 筐 kuāng Basket; crate. A container typically made of bamboo, willow, or similar materials.
49. 挎 kuà To carry on the arm or over the shoulder; to sling. Carrying something by hanging it from the arm or shoulder.
50. 括弧 kuò hú Parentheses; brackets. Punctuation marks used to enclose supplementary information.
51. 阔绰 kuò chuò Lavish; extravagant; generous with money. Spending freely and living luxuriously.
52. 扣人心弦 kòu rén xīn xián Gripping; heart-stirring; thrilling. Describes something so captivating it tugs at the heartstrings.
53. 旷课 kuàng kè To skip class; to play truant. Unauthorized absence from school.
54. 夸夸其谈 kuā kuā qí tán To talk big; to boast; to speak pompously. Talking at length about things one doesn't really understand or can't deliver on.
55. 窟窿 kū long Hole; cavity; deficit; gap. A physical hole or figuratively a financial shortfall.