HSK 7-9 — 名贵 to 幕后

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 名贵 to 幕后, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 模拟 mó nǐ To simulate; to imitate; to replicate conditions for practice or analysis. Also: analog, as opposed to digital.
2. 目录 mù lù A catalogue; a table of contents; an index or list of items for reference.
3. 命名 mìng míng To name; to give a name to. The act of officially assigning a designation to a person, place, discovery, or concept.
4. 亩 mǔ Mu; a traditional Chinese unit of land area equal to approximately 667 square metres (one-fifteenth of a hectare).
5. 幕后 mù hòu Behind the scenes; backstage; the hidden or unseen side of an operation or event.
6. 抹 mǒ To wipe, smear, or spread a substance onto a surface; to erase or rub away.
7. 陌生 mò shēng Unfamiliar; strange; not previously known or encountered.
8. 目的地 mù dì dì Destination; the place that one intends to travel to or reach.
9. 魔鬼 mó guǐ Devil; demon; evil spirit. An embodiment of malevolent supernatural power, or a person who acts with extreme cruelty.
10. 命题 mìng tí To set an exam question or assignment topic; a proposition; a thesis or claim open to examination.
11. 木材 mù cái Timber; lumber; wood used as a raw material in construction, manufacturing, or furniture production.
12. 墓地 mù dì A cemetery; a graveyard or burial ground where the deceased are interred.
13. 名声 míng shēng Reputation; public standing; name. The general opinion held about a person or organisation by the wider public.
14. 目睹 mù dǔ To witness with one's own eyes; to personally see an event or scene unfold.
15. 幕 mù A curtain; a screen used in theatre; an act or scene in a performance; by extension, a stage or episode in events.
16. 魔术 mó shù Magic; conjuring; stage magic tricks. The art of performing illusions and sleight-of-hand to entertain an audience.
17. 末日 mò rì Doomsday; the end of days; a day of final catastrophe or reckoning.
18. 蘑菇 mó gu Mushroom. A fungus with a cap and stem, widely used in cooking or found growing in the wild.
19. 牧场 mù chǎng A pasture; a ranch or grazing land where livestock are raised.
20. 明智 míng zhì Wise; sensible; prudent. Describing a decision, action, or person characterised by good judgement and clear-headed thinking.
21. 谋求 móu qiú To deliberately seek or strive for something; to actively pursue a goal through planning and effort.
22. 谋生 móu shēng To make a living; to find ways to support oneself financially; to earn one's livelihood.
23. 墨 mò Chinese ink; an ink stick used in traditional calligraphy and painting; broadly, any ink or dark pigment.
24. 莫过于 mò guò yú Nothing surpasses; the greatest or most extreme of all. Expresses an absolute superlative comparison.
25. 莫名其妙 mò míng qí miào Inexplicable; baffling; making no sense whatsoever. Describes something incomprehensible or done for no apparent reason.
26. 没落 mò luò To decline in power, influence, or status; to fall into decay or obscurity.
27. 莫非 mò fēi Could it be that...? Is it possible that...? Expresses a tentative conjecture or surprised questioning.
28. 名言 míng yán Famous saying; well-known quotation; maxim. A memorable and widely cited expression, often attributed to a notable historical or intellec...
29. 名气 míng qi Fame; renown; reputation. The degree to which a person, place, or thing is publicly known and recognised.
30. 墓碑 mù bēi A gravestone; a tombstone erected at a burial site to commemorate the deceased.
31. 明朗 míng lǎng Clear and bright; obvious; open and cheerful. Used for weather, situations that have become clear, or a person's frank and sunny disposit...
32. 木板 mù bǎn A wooden board or plank; a flat, rectangular piece of timber used in construction, furniture-making, or other applications.
33. 默契 mò qì Tacit understanding; perfect unspoken coordination between people; mutual rapport achieved without explicit communication.
34. 牡丹 mǔ dan Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); China's most celebrated flower, associated with wealth, nobility, and springtime.
35. 摸索 mō suǒ To grope; to feel one's way; to explore tentatively through trial and error.
36. 木偶 mù ǒu A puppet; a wooden figure manipulated by strings or hands in theatrical performance.
37. 牧民 mù mín A herder; a nomadic or semi-nomadic person who makes a living by tending and grazing livestock.
38. 磨损 mó sǔn To wear down; to erode; to abrade. Gradual deterioration of a surface or material through friction or repeated use.
39. 募捐 mù juān To solicit donations; to raise funds through public appeals for charitable or public interest causes.
40. 磨难 mó nàn Hardship; ordeal; tribulation. Severe difficulties and suffering that test a person's endurance and shape their character.
41. 铭记 míng jì To engrave in one's memory; to keep forever in mind. Carrying a sense of solemn and lasting remembrance.
42. 名著 míng zhù Famous literary work; classic; masterpiece. A highly acclaimed work of literature or scholarship widely recognised for its lasting cultur...
43. 木匠 mù jiàng A carpenter; a skilled craftsman who makes and repairs wooden structures and objects.
44. 名利 míng lì Fame and fortune; reputation and wealth. The combined pursuit of public recognition and material gain.
45. 谋害 móu hài To plot to murder or seriously harm someone; to scheme someone's downfall through deliberate malice.
46. 默默无闻 mò mò wú wén Unknown and unrecognised; working or living in obscurity without fame or public attention.
47. 磨合 mó hé To run in; to wear smooth through use; to adjust and adapt through mutual accommodation and practice.
48. 明媚 míng mèi Bright and beautiful; radiant; charming. Describing light, scenery, or eyes that are vivid, warm, and alluring.
49. 名贵 míng guì Rare and precious; valuable and costly. Describing something of exceptional quality and high worth, often due to rarity or fine craftsman...
50. 目瞪口呆 mù dèng kǒu dāi To be dumbfounded; to stare with wide eyes and a gaping mouth from shock or astonishment.
51. 默读 mò dú To read silently; to read without vocalising, processing the text in one's mind.
52. 沐浴露 mù yù lù Shower gel; body wash used for cleansing the body during bathing.
53. 目中无人 mù zhōng wú rén To have no one in one's eyes; to be arrogant and contemptuous of others.
54. 漠然 mò rán Indifferent; emotionally cold; unmoved or unconcerned. Describes a detached, apathetic attitude.
55. 目不转睛 mù bù zhuǎn jīng To stare fixedly without blinking; to gaze intently at something without looking away.