HSK 7-9 — 桑拿 to 上期

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 桑拿 to 上期, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 上场 shàng chǎng To take the field or go on stage; to enter a sports arena or performance venue in order to compete or perform. Also used metaphorically f...
2. 上岗 shàng gǎng To take up one's post or station; to begin working a shift or assignment; to be officially deployed to a work position, especially for ne...
3. 上报 shàng bào To report upward to a superior or higher authority; to submit a report to an upper-level organisation. Also: to be covered or published i...
4. 上方 shàng fāng The upper part or area; the space directly above something. In classical or formal contexts, also refers to a superior authority or highe...
5. 上期 shàng qī The previous period, issue, or term; the last cycle, instalment, edition, or session immediately before the current one.
6. 上流 shàng liú The upper reaches of a river; also: the upper class or elite social stratum, referring to those with elevated social standing, wealth, an...
7. 上火 shàng huǒ To develop internal heat; a traditional Chinese medicine concept in which excessive internal fire causes symptoms such as mouth sores, so...
8. 上空 shàng kōng The sky above or airspace above a particular place; the aerial space directly overhead a specific location.
9. 丧生 sàng shēng To lose one's life; to perish; to die, especially as the result of an accident, disaster, or violence.
10. 伤势 shāng shì The condition or severity of an injury; the medical status of a wound or wounds, especially in the context of a patient's recovery or pro...
11. 伤感 shāng gǎn Sentimental; emotionally affected; feeling a lingering melancholy or wistful sadness, especially when reflecting on the past or facing lo...
12. 伤残 shāng cán To be injured and left with a disability; physical injury that results in permanent or lasting functional impairment. Also used as a noun...
13. 伤痕 shāng hén A scar or wound mark left on the body after an injury heals; metaphorically, an emotional scar or lasting mark left by historical trauma ...
14. 伤脑筋 shāng nǎo jīn To be difficult or troublesome to deal with; to rack one's brains over a problem; said of a situation that requires considerable mental e...
15. 傻瓜 shǎ guā Fool; idiot; simpleton. A person who is naive, gullible, or lacking good sense or judgment.
16. 僧人 sēng rén Buddhist monk; a male monastic who has taken religious vows and renounced worldly life.
17. 删 shān To delete, strike out, or excise; to remove words, sentences, or sections from text or digital content.
18. 删除 shān chú To delete or remove completely; to erase data, text, or content leaving no trace, whether from a document or a digital system.
19. 刹车 shā chē Brake; the mechanism for stopping or slowing a vehicle. Also: to apply the brakes; to halt abruptly.
20. 商讨 shāng tǎo To discuss and deliberate on a matter; to consult with others in a structured way in order to reach a decision or shared understanding.
21. 商贩 shāng fàn A small trader, peddler, or vendor; someone who sells goods, especially at markets, stalls, or informally on the street.
22. 商贾 shāng gǔ Merchants; traders; businesspeople. A classical and literary term for those engaged in commerce, combining two classical words for differ...
23. 善 shàn Good, kind, or virtuous; morally excellent or benevolent in nature and conduct. One of the foundational ethical concepts in Chinese class...
24. 善意 shàn yì Goodwill; kind or benevolent intention; a positive and charitable motivation behind words or actions.
25. 嗓子 sǎng zi Throat; voice. Refers to the physical throat as an organ or to one's vocal quality and sound.
26. 嫂子 sǎo zi Elder brother's wife; sister-in-law. A kinship term for the wife of one's older brother.
27. 山冈 shān gāng A small hill or hillock; a gently rounded or undulating rise in terrain, smaller and less steep than a full mountain.
28. 山寨 shān zhài Originally a fortified mountain stronghold or village; in modern usage, a counterfeit, imitation, or knock-off product, or anything that ...
29. 山岭 shān lǐng A mountain ridge or chain of hills; a continuous elevated landform with an elongated crest and multiple peaks or summits.
30. 山川 shān chuān Mountains and rivers; the natural landscape of a region, used collectively to evoke the grandeur and diversity of natural topography.
31. 山路 shān lù A mountain road or path; a route that winds through mountainous or hilly terrain, often narrow, steep, or unpaved.
32. 山顶 shān dǐng The top or summit of a mountain; the highest point of a mountain or hill.
33. 扫兴 sǎo xìng To dampen enthusiasm; to spoil the mood; to be a killjoy. The act or result of ruining anticipated pleasure or excitement.
34. 扫墓 sǎo mù To sweep/tend a grave; to visit and pay respects at an ancestral tomb, typically by cleaning the site and offering tribute.
35. 扫描 sǎo miáo To scan; to sweep over systematically with a device or the eyes to capture, detect, or survey.
36. 扫除 sǎo chú To sweep clean; to eliminate; to remove or eradicate. Used both literally for cleaning and figuratively for removing obstacles or problems.
37. 擅自 shàn zì Without permission or authorisation; acting on one's own initiative in a manner that violates established rules, authority, or agreed pro...
38. 擅长 shàn cháng To be skilled at or to excel in a particular area; to have a special proficiency or natural talent for a specific activity or field.
39. 晒太阳 shài tài yáng To bask in the sun; to sit or stand in sunlight for warmth, health, or leisure.
40. 杀害 shā hài To kill; to murder; to deliberately take someone's life. Used specifically for intentional homicide.
41. 杀手 shā shǒu Killer; assassin; hitman. A person who kills for hire or as a profession.
42. 桑拿 sāng ná Sauna; a heated steam bath originating from Finland, used for relaxation and detoxification.
43. 沙滩 shā tān Sandy beach; a stretch of sand along the shore of a sea, lake, or river.
44. 沙龙 shā lóng Salon; an intellectual or social gathering for discussion and cultural exchange. Also: a hair or beauty salon.
45. 煽动 shān dòng To incite, instigate, or inflame; to deliberately stir up emotions, unrest, or hostile actions in others through speech, writing, or beha...
46. 砂糖 shā táng Granulated sugar; refined crystalline sugar made from sugarcane or sugar beet.
47. 筛 shāi To sieve or sift; to pass a substance through a mesh screen to separate particles by size. Also used figuratively for any filtering or wi...
48. 筛选 shāi xuǎn To screen and select; to filter through a pool of candidates, data, or items and identify those that meet specified criteria.
49. 纱 shā Gauze; fine yarn; a loosely woven, thin, lightweight textile material. Used in medicine, cooking, and clothing.
50. 膳食 shàn shí Food and diet; the meals and nutritional intake provided or consumed, especially in institutional, medical, or public health contexts.
51. 赡养 shàn yǎng To provide financial and material support for elderly parents or other dependants; to fulfil one's legal and moral duty of care for famil...
52. 闪烁 shǎn shuò To twinkle, flicker, or glimmer; to emit light that rapidly and irregularly shifts in brightness. Also used figuratively to describe evas...
53. 骚乱 sāo luàn Riot; civil unrest; social disturbance. A state of widespread disorder and turbulence, typically involving crowds.
54. 骚扰 sāo rǎo To harass; to disturb; to bother persistently. Unwanted, repeated interference with another person.
55. 鲨鱼 shā yú Shark; a large cartilaginous predatory fish characterised by its powerful jaws, acute senses, and streamlined body.