HSK 7-9 — 廉洁 to 领军

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 廉洁 to 领军, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 了却 liǎo què To fulfil; to settle; to lay to rest (a wish, worry, or burden). To bring something to its final resolution, especially a long-held desir...
2. 灵魂 líng hún Soul; spirit. The immaterial essence of a person, or the core and driving essence of something.
3. 凌晨 líng chén The small hours of the morning; the period from midnight to dawn, typically around 1–5 a.m.
4. 临床 lín chuáng Clinical; relating to direct patient care and treatment. Describes medical practice, research, or training that involves direct interacti...
5. 零售 líng shòu To sell at retail; retail sales. Refers to the direct sale of goods to consumers in small quantities.
6. 料理 liào lǐ To manage; to handle; to take care of (affairs). Also used as a noun meaning cuisine or a dish, especially Japanese or other East Asian f...
7. 灵 líng Nimble; clever; effective; spiritual. Describes something or someone that is quick, responsive, or effective.
8. 灵感 líng gǎn Inspiration; creative insight. A sudden flash of creative thought or artistic enlightenment.
9. 亮相 liàng xiàng To make one's debut; to reveal oneself publicly; to present one's stance. Literally, to strike a dramatic pose on stage; figuratively, to...
10. 疗法 liáo fǎ Therapy; treatment method; a specific approach used to treat an illness or condition.
11. 良心 liáng xīn Conscience; moral sense; the innate moral awareness that guides ethical behaviour.
12. 列举 liè jǔ To enumerate; to list; to cite examples. To present items one by one in a systematic and explicit manner.
13. 猎人 liè rén Hunter. A person who hunts wild animals, either as a livelihood, a traditional practice, or a sport.
14. 炼 liàn To smelt; to refine; to temper; to forge through rigorous effort. Refers to purifying metal through heat or, figuratively, to building ch...
15. 临近 lín jìn To approach; to be close to; near in time or space. Describes the state of being near to a point in time, a location, or an event.
16. 良 liáng Good; fine; excellent; virtuous. A literary and formal adjective expressing high quality or moral goodness.
17. 邻国 lín guó Neighbouring country; adjacent nation. A country that shares a border with another.
18. 零件 líng jiàn Components; spare parts. Individual mechanical or structural parts that make up a larger device or machine.
19. 烈士 liè shì Martyr; revolutionary hero who died for a cause. One who sacrificed their life for the nation, a cause, or a belief.
20. 亮点 liàng diǎn Highlight; bright spot; standout feature; the most notable or impressive aspect of something.
21. 劣势 liè shì Disadvantage; inferior position; weakness. A state of being at a disadvantage relative to competitors or in a given context.
22. 领会 lǐng huì To grasp; to comprehend the true meaning or spirit of something. Implies a deeper level of understanding beyond surface knowledge.
23. 料到 liào dào To anticipate; to foresee; to have expected. To have predicted or guessed in advance that something would happen.
24. 裂缝 liè fèng Crack; fissure; crevice. A narrow opening or split in a surface caused by breaking, pressure, or gradual deterioration.
25. 谅解 liàng jiě To understand and forgive; to show understanding; to pardon. To empathise with someone's situation and excuse a shortcoming or mistake.
26. 良性 liáng xìng Benign; positive; healthy; constructive. Describes something that develops in a positive direction or has no harmful consequences.
27. 廉洁 lián jié Honest and clean; incorrupt; free from greed or wrongdoing. Describes a person or organisation that does not engage in corruption or abus...
28. 凉爽 liáng shuǎng Cool and refreshing; pleasantly cool. Describes a comfortable, moderate coolness, especially of weather, air, or environment.
29. 灵敏 líng mǐn Sensitive; responsive; keen. Describes a high degree of sensitivity to stimuli or rapid, accurate responsiveness to change.
30. 辽阔 liáo kuò Vast; boundless; extensive. Describes an expansive space or territory that stretches beyond the limits of sight.
31. 零钱 líng qián Small change; coins; loose money. Refers to low-denomination coins or the change returned after a purchase.
32. 脸颊 liǎn jiá Cheek; the fleshy side of the face between the eye and the jaw.
33. 领军 lǐng jūn To lead; to be at the forefront of an industry or field. Describes a person, company, or institution that holds a leading or pioneering p...
34. 领队 lǐng duì Team leader; delegation head; to lead a group. Refers to the person in charge of guiding a team, delegation, or group on a task or trip.
35. 了结 liǎo jié To conclude; to settle; to bring to an end. To resolve or finish something completely so that it no longer remains as an unresolved matter.
36. 廉政 lián zhèng Clean and honest governance; to uphold integrity in government. Refers to the practice of administering public affairs without corruption.
37. 疗效 liáo xiào Therapeutic effect; curative effect; the effectiveness of a medical treatment in producing the desired health outcome.
38. 拎 līn To carry by hand with something hanging down; to hold and lift by a handle or strap. The action of gripping and raising something so it h...
39. 劣质 liè zhì Inferior quality; substandard; shoddy. Describes products, materials, or work that fall significantly below acceptable standards.
40. 两栖 liǎng qī Amphibious; operating in two domains or environments. Originally a biological term for animals living both in water and on land; extended...
41. 亮丽 liàng lì Bright and beautiful; dazzling; radiant. Describes something visually striking in both luminosity and elegance.
42. 裂痕 liè hén Crack mark; fracture line; rift. A visible mark or trace left by cracking — suggesting damage that has occurred but may not be a fully op...
43. 猎犬 liè quǎn Hunting dog; hound. A dog bred and trained for tracking, chasing, or retrieving game during hunting.
44. 临街 lín jiē Facing the street; fronting onto a road. Describes a building, shop, room, or space that directly faces or opens onto a street.
45. 灵巧 líng qiǎo Dexterous; nimble; ingeniously crafted. Describes fine physical skill or cleverly designed objects.
46. 淋 lín To drench; to pour over; to be soaked by liquid. To have liquid fall or be poured heavily onto someone or something.
47. 灵通 líng tōng Well-informed; having good connections or access to inside information. Describes someone who is always in the know.
48. 两口子 liǎng kǒu zi Husband and wife; a married couple. A colloquial and affectionate term for a couple living together.
49. 零花钱 líng huā qián Pocket money; allowance; small sums of money for casual personal spending.
50. 咧嘴 liě zuǐ To grin; to grimace; to open one's mouth wide. Describes a facial expression where the mouth stretches wide, indicating either a broad sm...
51. 廉正 lián zhèng Honest and upright; incorrupt and principled. Describes someone who is both morally clean and righteously firm.
52. 潦草 liáo cǎo Careless; hasty; sloppy. Describes handwriting that is illegible or work done carelessly without proper attention.
53. 寥寥无几 liáo liáo wú jǐ Very few; hardly any; a tiny handful. Describes a quantity that is extremely small or scant.
54. 灵机一动 líng jī yī dòng To have a sudden bright idea; a flash of inspiration. Describes the moment when one's mind quickly conceives an ingenious or unexpected s...
55. 恋恋不舍 liàn liàn bù shě Reluctant to leave; loath to part; clinging to someone or something with deep affection and unwillingness to let go.