HSK 7-9 — 穆斯林 to 念书

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 穆斯林 to 念书, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 乃 nǎi Indeed; then; thus; is/are. A classical Chinese adverb or copula indicating a logical conclusion, affirmation, or identification.
2. 乃至 nǎi zhì And even; ranging to; up to and including; used to extend a range to an extreme or encompassing degree.
3. 内向 nèi xiàng Introverted; reserved; tending toward internal reflection rather than outward social expression.
4. 内存 nèi cún RAM; internal memory; the working memory of a computing device that temporarily holds data in active use.
5. 内幕 nèi mù The inside story; behind-the-scenes truth; backstage information hidden from the public.
6. 内涵 nèi hán Connotation; depth of meaning; inner substance; the hidden layers of richness in language, art, or personal character.
7. 内行 nèi háng An expert; someone with genuine insider knowledge and practical experience in a particular field.
8. 内阁 nèi gé Cabinet; the council of senior ministers forming the executive branch of a parliamentary or constitutional government.
9. 内需 nèi xū Domestic demand; internal consumption; the aggregate demand for goods and services generated within a country's own economy.
10. 匿名 nì míng Anonymous; to conceal one's name or identity. Can function as a verb (to act anonymously) or attributive adjective (anonymous report/lett...
11. 南瓜 nán guā Pumpkin; a large round orange or yellow gourd used as food.
12. 呐喊 nà hǎn To shout loudly; to cry out in support or defiance; a rallying cry or battle shout.
13. 哪知道 nǎ zhī dào Who would have known; unexpectedly; used to express surprise at an unforeseen outcome.
14. 嫩 nèn Tender; delicate; soft; young and fresh; (of a person) inexperienced and green; (of colour) light or pale.
15. 尼龙 ní lóng Nylon; a synthetic polyamide material used in textiles, ropes, and a wide range of manufactured goods.
16. 年夜饭 nián yè fàn New Year's Eve dinner; the family reunion dinner eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕), one of the most important meals in Chinese culture.
17. 年画 nián huà New Year painting; a traditional Chinese decorative print made for the Lunar New Year, typically depicting auspicious themes and symbols.
18. 年终 nián zhōng Year-end; the end of the fiscal or calendar year. Used as a time marker for summaries, bonuses, audits, and evaluations.
19. 年薪 nián xīn Annual salary; the total compensation paid to an employee over the course of one year.
20. 年迈 nián mài Elderly; aged; advanced in years. Describes someone who is old, especially to the point where physical decline is evident.
21. 年限 nián xiàn A fixed number of years; a specified time limit measured in years. Refers to a term of service, the service life of a product, or a statu...
22. 念书 niàn shū To study; to read books; to attend school. Refers to the activity of studying or being enrolled in school.
23. 念念不忘 niàn niàn bù wàng To keep constantly in mind; to be unable to forget; to think about repeatedly. Describes something one cannot stop thinking about or neve...
24. 恼羞成怒 nǎo xiū chéng nù To fly into a rage out of shame; to become furious because one feels embarrassed; angry defensiveness triggered by humiliation.
25. 拟 nǐ To draft or draw up (a document, plan, or proposal); to intend or plan to do something.
26. 拟定 nǐ dìng To formulate, draw up, or finalise a plan, proposal, or document. Implies deliberation resulting in a formal draft or decision.
27. 拿手 ná shǒu Skilled at; expert in; one's specialty or forte.
28. 挠 náo To scratch; to scrape with fingernails or claws; (figuratively) to puzzle over or be at a loss.
29. 泥土 ní tǔ Soil; earth; dirt. The mixture of minerals, organic matter, and particles that makes up the ground surface.
30. 泥潭 ní tán Mud pit; quagmire. Literally a muddy swamp or pool; figuratively, a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.
31. 穆斯林 mù sī lín Muslim; a follower of the Islamic faith.
32. 纳入 nà rù To incorporate into; to include within; to bring something under a framework or system.
33. 纳税 nà shuì To pay taxes; to remit taxes to the government as legally required.
34. 纳税人 nà shuì rén Taxpayer; a person or organisation legally required to pay taxes.
35. 纳闷儿 nà mèn r To feel puzzled, perplexed, or confused; to wonder about something without an explanation.
36. 耐 nài To endure; to withstand; to be resistant to (heat, cold, wear, etc.).
37. 耐人寻味 nài rén xún wèi Thought-provoking; intriguing; worth pondering; having a quality that rewards extended reflection.
38. 耐性 nài xìng Patience; the capacity to endure delay, difficulty, or provocation without losing composure.
39. 能人 néng rén A capable person; someone with remarkable practical ability or talent; a person who can get things done.
40. 能源 néng yuán Energy resources; sources of energy such as coal, oil, gas, and renewables used by industry, transportation, and daily life.
41. 能耗 néng hào Energy consumption; the amount of energy used by a device, system, or industrial process.
42. 脑海 nǎo hǎi The mind; one's mental space; the inner realm of memory, imagination, and thought — depicted as a vast sea.
43. 脑筋 nǎo jīn Brain; mind; wits; mental capacity; one's capacity for thinking and problem-solving.
44. 逆 nì To go against; to defy; to act contrary to something. To move in the opposite direction from what is expected or prescribed.
45. 闹事 nào shì To cause trouble; to stir up unrest; to create a public disturbance or commotion.
46. 闹着玩儿 nào zhe wánr To be joking; not to be serious; to mess around; to do something purely for fun rather than in earnest.
47. 难为情 nán wéi qíng Embarrassed; awkward; to feel embarrassed or put in an awkward position.
48. 难以想象 nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng Hard to imagine; unimaginable; beyond one's ability to picture or conceive.
49. 难以置信 nán yǐ zhì xìn Hard to believe; incredible; unbelievable; beyond credibility.
50. 难关 nán guān A difficult hurdle; a critical and challenging stage; a formidable trial that must be overcome.
51. 难处 nán chù Difficulty; a hard point; a predicament or awkward situation one finds oneself in.
52. 难得一见 nán dé yī jiàn Rare to see; seldom encountered; something exceptionally uncommon or hard to come across.
53. 难点 nán diǎn A difficult point; a crux; the specific aspect of a problem or task that is hardest to address or resolve.
54. 难说 nán shuō Hard to say; difficult to determine or predict; uncertain or unclear.
55. 黏 nián Sticky; glutinous; adhesive. Describes something that adheres or clings. Also used figuratively to describe a person who is clingy or har...