HSK 7-9 — 上任 to 深信

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 上任 to 深信, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 设 shè To set up; to establish; to install; to arrange. A formal and productive verb in written Chinese.
2. 社会主义 shè huì zhǔ yì Socialism; a political and economic system in which the means of production are owned or regulated collectively, emphasising social equal...
3. 少女 shào nǚ Young girl; maiden; a girl in her teens or early adolescence. Conveys youth, innocence, and femininity.
4. 上述 shàng shù Above-mentioned; aforementioned. Refers to content or points stated earlier in a text.
5. 尚未 shàng wèi Not yet; still not. Indicates that something has not happened up to the present moment.
6. 尚 shàng Still; yet; even. A formal adverb indicating that something is still the case or even applies.
7. 谁知道 shéi zhī dào Who would have known; who knows; unexpectedly. Used to express surprise at an unforeseen turn of events.
8. 社交 shè jiāo Social interaction; socialising; the act of engaging with others in a social context.
9. 设定 shè dìng To set; to define; to establish parameters or conditions. Used for configuring systems, establishing fictional worlds, or fixing goals.
10. 申报 shēn bào To declare; to report to an authority; to file a formal report or declaration, especially for tax, customs, or registration purposes.
11. 上诉 shàng sù To appeal (a court ruling); to lodge an appeal. The legal act of challenging a lower court's decision at a higher court.
12. 涉嫌 shè xián To be suspected of; to be implicated in; allegedly to have committed. Used in legal and investigative contexts.
13. 社团 shè tuán Organisation; club; association; a group of people united by a common interest or purpose.
14. 上任 shàng rèn To take office; to assume a post. Refers to officially beginning a new role or position.
15. 设法 shè fǎ To try to find a way; to figure out how; to manage to do something by devising a method.
16. 上映 shàng yìng To be screened; to release (a film). Refers to a movie or film being shown in cinemas.
17. 深受 shēn shòu To be greatly or deeply affected by something; to experience or receive something to a profound degree. Always followed by a noun object.
18. 少量 shǎo liàng A small amount; a little; a limited quantity. Describes a modest, restricted quantity of something.
19. 上司 shàng si Superior; boss; direct supervisor. A person of higher rank in a workplace hierarchy.
20. 身心 shēn xīn Body and mind together; one's physical and mental state as a whole; the holistic self encompassing both physical health and psychological...
21. 上游 shàng yóu Upstream; upper reaches (of a river). Also used figuratively for the earlier stages of a supply chain or industry.
22. 烧毁 shāo huǐ To burn down; to destroy by fire. Indicates complete destruction through burning.
23. 上限 shàng xiàn Upper limit; maximum cap. The highest permissible value or boundary for something.
24. 身影 shēn yǐng The figure or silhouette of a person; the visible form or outline of someone as seen from a distance; a person's presence perceived throu...
25. 绅士 shēn shì A gentleman; a man of good breeding, refinement, and courteous manners; historically, a member of the landed gentry.
26. 社论 shè lùn Editorial; a newspaper or publication's official opinion article, typically expressing the stance of the editorial board.
27. 稍后 shāo hòu Shortly after; in a little while; later. Used to indicate something will happen soon.
28. 身子 shēn zi The body (colloquial); one's physical condition or health; also used euphemistically for pregnancy in certain regional contexts.
29. 奢侈 shē chǐ Luxurious; extravagant; lavish. Describes excessive spending or indulgence beyond what is necessary.
30. 伸手 shēn shǒu To stretch out one's hand; to extend an arm; figuratively, to ask for help, money, or favour; to reach for something.
31. 烧烤 shāo kǎo Barbecue; grilling. Refers to cooking food over fire or charcoal, or the food itself.
32. 上头 shàng tou The top; superiors; headquarters. Informally refers to higher authorities or those above in a hierarchy.
33. 深信 shēn xìn To firmly believe; to be deeply convinced; to have full and unshakeable confidence in something.
34. 深切 shēn qiè Deep and sincere; heartfelt; keenly and profoundly felt; expressed with genuine depth of emotion or understanding.
35. 少有 shǎo yǒu Rare; seldom seen; uncommon. Describes something that occurs infrequently or is not widely found.
36. 上调 shàng tiáo To raise; to adjust upward. Typically refers to increasing prices, interest rates, quotas, or salary levels.
37. 身价 shēn jià One's social or market worth; the value attached to a person based on status, fame, or achievement; a celebrity's market value or an athl...
38. 上瘾 shàng yǐn To become addicted; to be hooked on something. Describes developing a strong compulsive habit.
39. 稍稍 shāo shāo Slightly; a little; somewhat. Indicates a small degree of change or difference.
40. 申办 shēn bàn To apply to host; to bid to organise; to formally apply for the right to hold an event or establish an institution.
41. 深思 shēn sī To think deeply; to ponder carefully; to reflect profoundly on a matter; to engage in thorough and sustained contemplation.
42. 摄氏度 shè shì dù Degrees Celsius; the unit of temperature in the Celsius scale, where water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
43. 上旬 shàng xún The first ten days of a month. One of three equal divisions of a month in Chinese calendar usage.
44. 身躯 shēn qū The human body, especially in terms of its size, shape, or physical frame; one's physique or bodily form.
45. 少不了 shǎo bu liǎo Cannot do without; indispensable; sure to have. Indicates something is necessary or inevitable.
46. 伸缩 shēn suō To extend and retract; to stretch and compress; to be elastic or scalable. Refers to the ability of a system or material to expand and co...
47. 深奥 shēn ào Profound and abstruse; intellectually deep and difficult to understand; recondite; requiring significant effort or expertise to comprehend.
48. 伸张 shēn zhāng To uphold, vindicate, or assert (rights or justice); to promote or advance a righteous cause; to champion a principle.
49. 奢望 shē wàng To have unrealistic hopes; an extravagant wish; to wish for the impossible or far beyond one's reach.
50. 少林寺 Shào lín Sì Shaolin Temple; a famous Buddhist monastery in Henan Province renowned as the birthplace of Shaolin kung fu.
51. 深入人心 shēn rù rén xīn To be deeply ingrained in people's minds; to win the hearts of the people; to take root in public consciousness.
52. 捎 shāo To bring along; to carry for someone; to pass on (a message or item) as a favour.
53. 申领 shēn lǐng To apply to receive; to claim; to formally apply for the issuance of a document, permit, or benefit.
54. 稍候 shāo hòu Please wait a moment. A polite verbal request asking someone to wait briefly.
55. 身不由己 shēn bù yóu jǐ To have no control over oneself; to be compelled by circumstances beyond one's will; to act involuntarily due to external pressures.