HSK 7-9 — 冰山 to 不肯

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 冰山 to 不肯, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 并非 bìng fēi Actually not; by no means; it is not the case that. A formal negation emphasizing correction of a misconception.
2. 剥夺 bō duó To deprive; to strip away; to take away rights or possessions forcibly.
3. 不算 bù suàn Doesn't count as; cannot be considered; not really.
4. 剥削 bō xuē Exploitation; to exploit. The act of taking unfair advantage of workers or resources.
5. 脖子 bó zi Neck. The part of the body connecting the head and shoulders.
6. 不肯 bù kěn To refuse; to be unwilling to; won't (do something). Expressing refusal or unwillingness.
7. 拨 bō To dial (a phone number); to allocate (funds); to push aside; to pluck (strings).
8. 不可思议 bù kě sī yì Incredible; inconceivable; unimaginable. Something so extraordinary it defies understanding.
9. 不适 bù shì Unwell; uncomfortable; discomfort. Physical or situational discomfort.
10. 拨款 bō kuǎn Appropriation; allocation of funds; to allocate funds. Financial resources designated for specific purposes.
11. 不妨 bù fáng Might as well; there's no harm in; why not. Used to make gentle suggestions.
12. 捕捉 bǔ zhuō To catch; to capture; to seize. Both physically catching something and metaphorically grasping ideas or moments.
13. 不服 bù fú To refuse to accept; to be unconvinced; to not submit to. Expressing disagreement with a judgment or outcome.
14. 并购 bìng gòu Merger and acquisition (M&A); to merge and acquire companies or assets.
15. 补给 bǔ jǐ To supply; to replenish; supplies. Providing materials, provisions, or resources.
16. 并列 bìng liè To stand side by side; parallel; to rank equally; coordinate (in grammar).
17. 驳回 bó huí To reject; to overrule; to dismiss. Used when authorities refuse or deny a request or appeal.
18. 不可避免 bù kě bì miǎn Unavoidable; inevitable; inescapable. Something that cannot be prevented from happening.
19. 波及 bō jí To spread to; to affect; to involve. Used when effects or consequences extend to other areas or people.
20. 并行 bìng xíng To proceed in parallel; to run concurrently; side by side. Used for simultaneous activities or processes.
21. 不用说 bù yòng shuō Needless to say; goes without saying; let alone.
22. 不利于 bù lì yú Unfavorable to; detrimental to; not conducive to.
23. 不懈 bù xiè Unremitting; untiring; persistent. Continuous effort without slackening.
24. 不解 bù jiě To not understand; puzzled; unable to comprehend. Often used to express confusion or bewilderment.
25. 补救 bǔ jiù To remedy; to make up for; to salvage. Taking action to correct or fix a mistake or problem.
26. 不见得 bù jiàn dé Not necessarily; not likely. Used to express doubt or disagreement with an assumption.
27. 不得已 bù dé yǐ Having no choice; forced by circumstances; as a last resort.
28. 搏斗 bó dòu To wrestle; to fight; to struggle. Physical combat or intense struggle against something.
29. 病症 bìng zhèng Symptoms of illness; disease condition; medical condition and its manifestations.
30. 不经意 bù jīng yì Inadvertently; unintentionally; by chance; without noticing.
31. 病床 bìng chuáng Hospital bed; sickbed. The bed used by patients in medical facilities.
32. 伯伯 bó bo Uncle; father's elder brother. Also used as a respectful address for older men.
33. 不屑 bù xiè To disdain; to scorn; to consider beneath oneself.
34. 伯父 bó fù Uncle; father's elder brother (formal term). More formal than 伯伯.
35. 不景气 bù jǐng qì Sluggish; in a slump; depressed (economically). Describing poor economic conditions or business downturns.
36. 冰山 bīng shān Iceberg; a large mass of ice floating in the ocean. Often used metaphorically to describe something where only a small part is visible.
37. 不慎 bù shèn Careless; inadvertent; by accident. Indicates something done without proper caution.
38. 丙 bǐng The third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to denote the third item in a series; grade C.
39. 伯母 bó mǔ Aunt; wife of father's elder brother (formal). Also a polite address for older women.
40. 不得而知 bù dé ér zhī Unable to know; impossible to find out; no way of knowing.
41. 波折 bō zhé Twists and turns; setbacks; complications. Unexpected difficulties or changes in the course of events.
42. 波澜 bō lán Billows; great waves; upheaval. Often used figuratively for emotional turmoil or dramatic developments.
43. 不亚于 bù yà yú No less than; comparable to; just as good as.
44. 不像话 bù xiàng huà Outrageous; unreasonable; too much. Expressing disapproval of unacceptable behavior.
45. 哺育 bǔ yù To nurture; to raise; to nurse. Feeding and caring for offspring, or metaphorically cultivating talent or generations.
46. 拨通 bō tōng To get through (on the phone); to successfully connect a call.
47. 秉承 bǐng chéng To uphold; to carry on; to adhere to. Used for continuing traditions, principles, or values.
48. 波涛 bō tāo Great waves; billows; surging waters. Often used poetically or to describe powerful natural forces.
49. 不亦乐乎 bù yì lè hū Extremely; to one's heart's content; having a great time doing something.
50. 不服气 bù fú qì To feel unconvinced; to refuse to admit defeat; to be defiant. Unwilling to accept that someone or something is better.
51. 不正之风 bù zhèng zhī fēng Unhealthy tendencies; corrupt practices; bad social atmosphere.
52. 不假思索 bù jiǎ sī suǒ Without hesitation; without thinking; immediately and instinctively.
53. 不翼而飞 bù yì ér fēi To vanish into thin air; to disappear without a trace. Literally 'to fly away without wings.'
54. 不辞而别 bù cí ér bié To leave without saying goodbye; to depart without taking leave.
55. 不耻下问 bù chǐ xià wèn Not ashamed to ask those of lower status or knowledge; willing to learn from anyone regardless of their position.