HSK 7-9 — 不理 to 惨痛

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 不理 to 惨痛, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 不知 bù zhī To not know; unaware of; wonder. Often used to introduce questions or express uncertainty.
2. 财政 cái zhèng Public finance; fiscal affairs; government revenue and expenditure. The financial management of governments.
3. 部署 bù shǔ To deploy; to arrange; to position. The strategic placement of resources, personnel, or plans.
4. 财务 cái wù Finance; financial affairs; accounting. The management and administration of money and accounts.
5. 不准 bù zhǔn Not allowed; forbidden; must not. A direct prohibition or command.
6. 采 cǎi To pick; to gather; to collect; to mine. The action of harvesting or extracting something.
7. 财经 cái jīng Finance and economics; financial and economic matters. The combined field of finance and economy.
8. 步骤 bù zhòu Step; procedure; stage. The sequential parts of a process or plan.
9. 裁决 cái jué To adjudicate; to arbitrate; ruling; judgment. A formal decision resolving a dispute.
10. 残忍 cán rěn Cruel; ruthless; brutal. Describes a person, act, or situation that inflicts severe pain or harm without mercy or remorse.
11. 参见 cān jiàn See also; refer to. A directive used in academic, legal, and official texts to point readers toward related content, footnotes, or cross-...
12. 采集 cǎi jí To collect; to gather; to harvest. Systematically gathering samples, data, or natural materials.
13. 参谋 cān móu Staff officer (military noun); to advise or serve as a consultant (verb). As a noun, a military officer assisting a commander in strategi...
14. 彩虹 cǎi hóng Rainbow. A multicolored arc of light formed by the refraction and reflection of sunlight through water droplets, typically seen after rain.
15. 步伐 bù fá Pace; steps; stride. The rhythm and speed of walking, or metaphorically, of progress.
16. 财物 cái wù Property; belongings; valuables. Money and physical possessions considered together.
17. 裁定 cái dìng To rule; to adjudicate; to hand down a decision. A formal judgment made by an authority.
18. 参照 cān zhào To refer to; to use as a reference or model; to follow in accordance with. Indicates taking something as a guide, benchmark, or standard ...
19. 残 cán To harm or injure; to damage or destroy. Also used as an adjective meaning incomplete, broken, waning, or physically disabled. A morpheme...
20. 不已 bù yǐ Endlessly; incessantly; without stopping. Indicates a state or emotion that continues unabated.
21. 不宜 bù yí Not suitable; inadvisable; should not. Used to indicate that something is inappropriate under certain circumstances.
22. 不惜 bù xī To not hesitate to; to spare no effort; at any cost. Willingness to sacrifice or expend something valuable to achieve a goal.
23. 部件 bù jiàn Component; part; piece. An individual element that makes up a larger machine or system.
24. 不难 bù nán Not difficult; easy to do; can easily be done. Often used to say something is achievable with reasonable effort.
25. 不容 bù róng To not allow; to not tolerate; to brook no. Used to express that something cannot or should not be permitted.
26. 猜想 cāi xiǎng To guess; to conjecture; to suppose. Making an educated guess based on limited information.
27. 才华 cái huá Talent; brilliance; artistic or intellectual gifts. Outstanding ability, especially in creative or intellectual fields.
28. 不知不觉 bù zhī bù jué Unconsciously; without realizing; before one knows it. Something happens gradually without awareness.
29. 采矿 cǎi kuàng Mining; to mine. The extraction of minerals or other geological materials from the earth.
30. 不理 bù lǐ To ignore; to pay no attention to; to disregard. Deliberately choosing not to respond or acknowledge someone or something.
31. 残留 cán liú To remain; to persist as a remnant or residue. Refers to traces, substances, or effects that are left over after the main part has been r...
32. 财力 cái lì Financial resources; financial strength; economic power. The money and assets available to a person or organization.
33. 不予 bù yǔ To not grant; to refuse to give; to deny. A formal way of expressing refusal or denial.
34. 不平 bù píng Unfair; unjust; resentful about injustice. Also used as a noun meaning grievance or indignation.
35. 步入 bù rù To step into; to enter. Often used for significant transitions or entering important stages.
36. 裁 cái To cut; to trim; to reduce (staff). Also means to judge or rule (as in arbitration).
37. 惭愧 cán kuì Ashamed; feeling guilty or embarrassed by one's own shortcomings, failures, or behavior. A sincere sense of inner moral discomfort due to...
38. 参军 cān jūn To join the military; to enlist in the armed forces. Refers to the act of voluntarily enlisting or being conscripted into the army or oth...
39. 餐桌 cān zhuō Dining table. The table at which meals are eaten, typically in a dining room or kitchen. Also used figuratively to represent mealtimes, f...
40. 不为人知 bù wéi rén zhī Unknown to others; little-known; not publicly known. Something that remains hidden from public awareness.
41. 惨痛 cǎn tòng Deeply painful; tragic and agonizing. Describes an experience, event, or lesson that is both devastating and sorrowful. Often used for se...
42. 不以为然 bù yǐ wéi rán To disapprove; to not think so; to disagree. Expressing skepticism or disagreement with something said or done.
43. 不由自主 bù yóu zì zhǔ Involuntarily; can't help oneself; instinctively. Acting without conscious control, driven by emotion or reflex.
44. 残缺 cán quē Incomplete; damaged; missing parts. Describes something that was once whole but now lacks elements due to damage, deterioration, or loss.
45. 不同寻常 bù tóng xún cháng Unusual; out of the ordinary; extraordinary. Something that deviates from normal or expected patterns.
46. 彩电 cǎi diàn Color television; color TV. A television that displays images in color rather than black and white.
47. 不起眼 bù qǐ yǎn Inconspicuous; unremarkable; unassuming. Something or someone that doesn't attract attention.
48. 不了了之 bù liǎo liǎo zhī To end up unresolved; to fizzle out; to let something drop without a conclusion. When a matter is left hanging without proper resolution.
49. 不如说 bù rú shuō Rather than saying; it would be more accurate to say; more like. Used to offer a more precise or appropriate characterization.
50. 惨白 cǎn bái Deathly pale; ghastly white. Describes a face or complexion that has turned extremely white due to fear, shock, illness, or blood loss. M...
51. 不约而同 bù yuē ér tóng To do something coincidentally; without prior arrangement; spontaneously in unison. When people independently reach the same conclusion o...
52. 菜市场 cài shì chǎng Wet market; fresh food market. An open or semi-open marketplace selling fresh vegetables, meat, fish, and other perishables directly from...
53. 不相上下 bù xiāng shàng xià About equal; evenly matched; neck and neck. When two things or people are comparable in quality or ability.
54. 猜谜 cāi mí To guess riddles; riddle-guessing. The activity of solving puzzles or riddles.
55. 彩霞 cǎi xiá Rosy clouds; colorful clouds, especially the vivid red, orange, and pink hues displayed by clouds at sunrise or sunset. A poetic term for...