HSK 7-9 — 失踪 to 试探

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 失踪 to 试探, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 世代 shì dài Generation; era; age. A succession of people related by descent, or a broad period of time sharing common characteristics.
2. 世故 shì gu Worldly-wise; shrewd in navigating social situations. Describing someone who understands social conventions and acts accordingly, often w...
3. 世界级 shì jiè jí World-class; of international standing. Denoting a standard, achievement, or individual that ranks among the best globally.
4. 世袭 shì xí To inherit hereditarily; succession by birth. The passing of a title, position, property, or privilege from one generation to the next by...
5. 事务 shì wù Affairs; business; matters. Official, administrative, or professional work and responsibilities that need to be dealt with.
6. 事务所 shì wù suǒ Office; firm; professional practice. A specialised professional office providing services in law, accounting, notarisation, or similar fi...
7. 事宜 shì yí Relevant matters; arrangements; particulars. The details and arrangements pertaining to a specific affair or event.
8. 事态 shì tài State of affairs; situation; the way things stand. The current condition or development of a situation, especially one that is evolving o...
9. 事迹 shì jì Deeds; achievements; notable acts. A record of significant actions or accomplishments, especially meritorious ones worthy of commemoration.
10. 事项 shì xiàng Items; matters; particulars. Individual items or points within a list of things to be done, noted, or decided.
11. 使命 shǐ mìng Mission; mandate; calling. A weighty responsibility or duty entrusted to a person, organisation, or nation.
12. 使唤 shǐ huàn To order around; to direct someone to do tasks; to boss about. Directing another person to carry out chores or errands, often implying an...
13. 使者 shǐ zhě Envoy; messenger; emissary. A person officially sent to represent or carry communications on behalf of a government, ruler, or organisation.
14. 侍候 shì hòu To wait upon; to attend to; to serve. To look after someone with care and attention, especially an elder, patient, or superior.
15. 势不可当 shì bù kě dāng Irresistible; unstoppable momentum. Describing a force, movement, or trend so powerful that it cannot be resisted or halted.
16. 势头 shì tou Momentum; trend; the way things are developing. The direction and force of an ongoing situation or movement.
17. 势必 shì bì Will inevitably; is bound to. Used to express the logical or situational certainty of a future outcome given existing conditions.
18. 十字路口 shí zì lù kǒu Crossroads; intersection. Literally a cross-shaped road junction; figuratively a critical turning point or moment of decision.
19. 史无前例 shǐ wú qián lì Unprecedented in history; without historical precedent. Describing something that has never occurred before in recorded history.
20. 士气 shì qì Morale; fighting spirit; esprit de corps. The collective confidence, motivation, and determination of a group, especially in adversity.
21. 失踪 shī zōng To go missing; to disappear without trace. The state of having vanished with no known whereabouts.
22. 实事求是 shí shì qiú shì Seek truth from facts; be realistic and pragmatic. Basing conclusions and actions on objective facts rather than ideology or wishful thin...
23. 实体 shí tǐ Entity; physical body; substance. Something that has independent, concrete existence — a physical organisation, legal person, or material...
24. 实况 shí kuàng Live situation; actual conditions; real-time state of affairs. What is happening in actuality, especially as broadcast or reported.
25. 实地 shí dì On-site; on the ground; in person at the actual location. Conducting an activity at the real place rather than remotely or theoretically.
26. 实物 shí wù Physical goods; actual objects; goods in kind. Real, tangible items as opposed to cash, virtual representations, or abstractions.
27. 实话 shí huà Honest words; the truth. What one genuinely believes or knows, stated without concealment or embellishment.
28. 实话实说 shí huà shí shuō To tell it like it is; to speak honestly without embellishment. Saying exactly what one believes to be true.
29. 实质 shí zhì Essence; substance; the real nature of something. The fundamental, intrinsic character of a matter as distinct from its surface appearance.
30. 市场经济 shì chǎng jīng jì Market economy. An economic system in which prices, production, and the distribution of goods and services are determined primarily by co...
31. 师范 shī fàn Teacher-training; normal education. Relating to institutions that train people to become teachers.
32. 师资 shī zī Teaching staff; the quality and qualifications of teachers available to an institution or region.
33. 师长 shī zhǎng Teachers and elders; one's mentors and superiors. Also: a division commander in the military.
34. 施加 shī jiā To exert; to apply; to bring to bear. To impose a force, pressure, or influence on someone or something.
35. 施压 shī yā To apply pressure; to put pressure on. To compel or coerce someone through force, threats, or leverage.
36. 施工 shī gōng To carry out construction work; to be under construction. The active execution of a building or engineering project.
37. 施行 shī xíng To implement; to put into effect; to enforce. To formally execute a law, policy, or measure.
38. 时不时 shí bù shí From time to time; every now and then; occasionally but at irregular intervals.
39. 时好时坏 shí hǎo shí huài Sometimes good, sometimes bad; variable; inconsistent. Describes something that fluctuates between positive and negative states.
40. 时尚 shí shàng Fashion; fashionable; trendy. The prevailing style or trend in clothing, lifestyle, and culture.
41. 时段 shí duàn A time period; a time slot; a defined segment of time. A specific duration or block within a day or schedule.
42. 时空 shí kōng Space-time; time and space. The combined dimensions of temporal and spatial existence.
43. 时速 shí sù Speed per hour; hourly speed. The rate of travel measured in units per hour, typically kilometres or miles.
44. 时间表 shí jiān biǎo Timetable; schedule; timeline. A structured plan showing when specific events, tasks, or phases will occur.
45. 时隔 shí gé After an interval of (time); with a gap of (X amount of time). Indicates the duration that has passed between two events.
46. 时髦 shí máo Fashionable; stylish; trendy. Being in line with the latest fashion or social trends.
47. 湿度 shī dù Humidity; moisture content. The amount of water vapour present in the air or in a material.
48. 湿润 shī rùn Moist; damp; humid. Pleasantly or adequately wet — not excessively so.
49. 狮子 shī zi Lion. The large carnivorous big cat native to Africa and parts of Asia.
50. 示威 shì wēi To demonstrate; to protest; to display force or power. A public show of collective opposition or a display of strength intended to intimi...
51. 示意 shì yì To signal; to gesture; to indicate without words. Communicating an intention or direction through a look, movement, or gesture rather tha...
52. 识别 shí bié To identify; to recognise; to distinguish. The process of detecting and classifying objects, people, or signals.
53. 试探 shì tàn To probe; to sound out; to test the waters. To cautiously explore someone's attitude, intentions, or reaction, or to test the limits of a...
54. 食宿 shí sù Board and lodging; meals and accommodation. The provision of both food and a place to stay.
55. 食用 shí yòng Edible; for consumption; to consume as food. Describes items that are safe or intended to be eaten.