HSK 7-9 — 抢眼 to 清真寺

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 抢眼 to 清真寺, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 且 qiě And; moreover; furthermore. A conjunction or adverb indicating addition, concession, or a temporary situation in literary and formal Chin...
2. 乔装 qiáo zhuāng To disguise oneself; to dress up or assume a false identity in order to conceal one's true appearance or purpose.
3. 亲友 qīn yǒu Relatives and friends; one's close circle of family and companions.
4. 亲和力 qīn hé lì Affinity; charisma; the natural power to attract and put others at ease through warmth and approachability.
5. 亲情 qīn qíng Family love; kinship affection; the deep emotional bond between family members.
6. 亲戚 qīn qi Relatives; extended family members related by blood or marriage.
7. 亲手 qīn shǒu With one's own hands; personally and directly, without delegating to others.
8. 亲朋好友 qīn péng hǎo yǒu Family and friends; one's entire circle of close relatives and good friends. A set phrase encompassing all those near and dear.
9. 亲热 qīn rè Affectionate; warm and intimate. As a verb: to be physically or verbally affectionate toward someone.
10. 亲生 qīn shēng Biological; born of the same parents. Distinguishes one's birth parents or birth children from adoptive or step-relatives.
11. 亲身 qīn shēn Personal; firsthand; experienced or done directly by oneself rather than through intermediaries.
12. 亲近 qīn jìn Close; intimate. As a verb: to draw near to or cultivate closeness with someone. As an adjective: warm and emotionally close.
13. 侵占 qīn zhàn To encroach upon and occupy; to illegally seize and hold land, property, or territory belonging to another.
14. 侵害 qīn hài To infringe upon; to violate or damage someone's rights, interests, or physical wellbeing through harmful action.
15. 侵权 qīn quán To infringe upon rights; to commit a tortious act or violate another party's legally protected rights, especially intellectual property r...
16. 侵略 qīn lüè Aggression; to invade and occupy another country or territory through military force; military invasion.
17. 倾听 qīng tīng To listen attentively and with full engagement; to give one's complete, respectful attention to what someone is saying.
18. 倾家荡产 qīng jiā dàng chǎn To lose one's entire family fortune; to be completely ruined financially. A four-character idiom describing total economic devastation.
19. 倾斜 qīng xié To tilt; to lean; to incline at an angle. Also used figuratively to mean biased towards or favouring one side in terms of policy, resourc...
20. 倾诉 qīng sù To pour out one's heart; to confide one's innermost feelings, grievances, or troubles to someone in an emotionally frank and unrestrained...
21. 倾销 qīng xiāo To dump goods on a market; to sell products at abnormally low prices, often below cost, in order to capture market share or eliminate com...
22. 切割 qiē gē To cut; to slice through; to divide by cutting. Used for industrial, technical, or precise cutting of materials.
23. 切断 qiē duàn To cut off; to sever; to interrupt or completely break a connection, supply, or link.
24. 切身 qiè shēn Personal; directly affecting oneself; felt or experienced firsthand rather than in the abstract.
25. 切除 qiē chú To excise; to surgically remove a diseased organ, tumour, or tissue by cutting.
26. 勤劳 qín láo Hardworking; industrious; dedicated to sustained labour and persistent effort.
27. 勤工俭学 qín gōng jiǎn xué Work-study programme; the practice of combining part-time work with one's studies to fund education economically.
28. 勤快 qín kuai Diligent and nimble; quick and hardworking in completing tasks, with a readiness to take initiative.
29. 寝室 qǐn shì Dormitory room; bedroom. In particular, the shared student dormitory rooms typical of Chinese universities.
30. 巧合 qiǎo hé Coincidence; a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
31. 抢眼 qiǎng yǎn Eye-catching; striking; conspicuous in appearance. Used to describe something that immediately draws attention due to its colour, style, ...
32. 撬 qiào To pry open; to lever or use a tool to force something open or lift something by applying leverage.
33. 敲诈 qiāo zhà To extort; to blackmail; to obtain money or benefits from someone by threats or intimidation.
34. 敲边鼓 qiāo biān gǔ To beat the side drum; to give indirect support or to make suggestions from the sidelines without taking direct action. Used figuratively...
35. 清凉 qīng liáng Cool and refreshing; pleasantly cool to the body or senses. Describes a temperature, sensation, or substance that relieves heat and bring...
36. 清单 qīng dān A list; an itemised inventory or checklist. A written record enumerating items, tasks, requirements, or assets in a clear and organised m...
37. 清新 qīng xīn Fresh and clean; pleasantly pure and invigorating. Describes air, environments, styles, or works that feel light, natural, and free from ...
38. 清明 qīng míng Clear and bright; lucid and enlightened. As a noun: Qingming, the traditional Chinese tomb-sweeping festival. As an adjective: mentally c...
39. 清晰 qīng xī Clear; distinct; easy to see, hear, or understand. Describes images, sounds, thoughts, or expressions that are sharp and unambiguous.
40. 清淡 qīng dàn Light and mild; not rich, oily, or heavily seasoned. Describes food that is plain and gentle on the palate, or more broadly, a lifestyle ...
41. 清真寺 qīng zhēn sì Mosque; the Islamic house of worship where Muslims gather for communal prayers and religious activities.
42. 清脆 qīng cuì Clear and crisp; bright and ringing. Describes sounds that are sharp, melodious, and pleasantly resonant, such as birdsong, a child's lau...
43. 清除 qīng chú To clear away; to eliminate; to remove completely. Used for physical removal, deletion of data, or eradicating problems and unwanted elem...
44. 清静 qīng jìng Quiet and peaceful; undisturbed by noise or commotion. Describes an environment, time, or state of mind that is calm, serene, and free fr...
45. 瞧不起 qiáo bu qǐ To look down on; to hold in contempt; to consider someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect.
46. 窃取 qiè qǔ To steal; to misappropriate; to obtain something secretly and without authorisation — especially information, power, or intellectual prop...
47. 窍门 qiào mén A trick, knack, or key technique for doing something effectively; a practical shortcut or secret method.
48. 翘 qiào To tilt upward; to stick up; to raise one end of something. Also used colloquially for playing truant (翘课) or for something that is raise...
49. 轻型 qīng xíng Lightweight; light-duty. Describes equipment, vehicles, or structures built for lower weight or reduced load capacity.
50. 轻微 qīng wēi Slight; minor; not serious. Describes a small degree of something, especially damage, injury, or change.
51. 轻而易举 qīng ér yì jǔ Easy to accomplish; effortlessly done. Literally: as light and easy as lifting something. Describes something achieved with minimal effort.
52. 轻蔑 qīng miè To despise; to look down upon; to treat with contempt or disdain.
53. 钦佩 qīn pèi To admire; to esteem deeply; to feel sincere respect and admiration for someone's qualities or achievements.
54. 青春期 qīng chūn qī Puberty; adolescence. The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, roughly ages 11 to 18.
55. 青蛙 qīng wā Frog. A common amphibian found near ponds, rice fields, and wetlands.