HSK 7-9 — 试行 to 受骗

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 试行 to 受骗, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 受害 shòu hài To suffer harm; to be victimised; to sustain injury or damage.
2. 受害人 shòu hài rén Victim; a person who has suffered harm, injury, or loss as the result of a crime, accident, or wrongful act.
3. 受惊 shòu jīng To be startled; to get a fright; to be frightened by a sudden stimulus.
4. 受理 shòu lǐ To accept (a case, complaint, or application) for official processing; to take on for handling.
5. 受苦 shòu kǔ To suffer hardship; to endure pain, privation, or misery.
6. 受贿 shòu huì To accept bribes; to receive corrupt payments in exchange for the abuse of one's official position or authority.
7. 受过 shòu guò To take the blame on behalf of someone else; to bear punishment or fault for another person's wrongdoing; to be a scapegoat.
8. 受骗 shòu piàn To be deceived; to be cheated; to fall victim to fraud or a scam.
9. 嗜好 shì hào Hobby; personal fondness or taste; addiction or strong craving. A deep-seated habit, pastime, or appetite that one indulges with pleasure...
10. 守候 shǒu hòu To wait and watch; to stand by; to keep vigil. To remain in a place, waiting attentively and with patient readiness.
11. 守护 shǒu hù To guard; to protect; to watch over. To keep something or someone safe through vigilant, ongoing care.
12. 守株待兔 shǒu zhū dài tù To guard a tree stump waiting for a rabbit; to passively wait for good luck to repeat; to rely on chance rather than effort or adaptation.
13. 寿命 shòu mìng Lifespan; life expectancy; service life (of equipment or systems).
14. 手册 shǒu cè Handbook; manual; guide. A compact reference booklet or document providing instructions, rules, or essential information.
15. 手动 shǒu dòng Manual; hand-operated. Operated or controlled by hand rather than automatically.
16. 手势 shǒu shì Gesture; hand signal. A movement of the hand or arm used to communicate meaning, convey instructions, or express emotion.
17. 手头 shǒu tóu At hand; on one. The money, resources, or information currently available or in one's immediate possession.
18. 手帕 shǒu pà Handkerchief. A small square of fabric used to wipe the face, hands, or nose.
19. 手掌 shǒu zhǎng Palm. The inner flat surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
20. 手术室 shǒu shù shì Operating theatre; operating room. A specially equipped and sterilised room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed.
21. 手枪 shǒu qiāng Pistol; handgun. A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
22. 手脚 shǒu jiǎo Hands and feet; limbs. Also: underhand tricks; tampering. Either the literal physical limbs, or figurative reference to secret manipulation.
23. 手腕 shǒu wàn Wrist; also: skill, tactics, or manoeuvring ability. Either the anatomical joint or figurative reference to clever handling of situations.
24. 手臂 shǒu bì Arm. The upper limb of the human body from shoulder to wrist, or more specifically the upper arm.
25. 手艺 shǒu yì Craft; artisanal skill; handiwork. A practical skill or trade mastered through hands-on practice and experience.
26. 收买 shōu mǎi To buy over; to bribe; to win someone's loyalty through material inducements. To corrupt or co-opt someone with money or favours.
27. 收复 shōu fù To recover; to retake; to recapture. To regain possession of territory, rights, or standing that was previously lost.
28. 收据 shōu jù Receipt. A written or printed document acknowledging that payment or goods have been received.
29. 收支 shōu zhī Revenue and expenditure; income and outgoings. The financial balance of money received versus money spent.
30. 收敛 shōu liǎn To restrain; to rein in; to become more subdued. To moderate one's behaviour, tone, or expression, pulling back from excess.
31. 收留 shōu liú To take in; to shelter; to give refuge to. To accept and house someone who is homeless, displaced, or in need.
32. 收缩 shōu suō To contract; to shrink; to constrict. To become smaller or narrower, either physically or in scope.
33. 收视率 shōu shì lǜ Viewership ratings; audience ratings. The percentage of the target audience watching a specific television programme at a given time.
34. 是非 shì fēi Right and wrong; moral judgement; disputes; gossip. The distinction between what is correct and incorrect, or the quarrels and gossip tha...
35. 柿子 shì zi Persimmon. An orange-red fruit with a smooth skin and sweet, sometimes astringent flesh, widely eaten in East Asia.
36. 视力 shì lì Eyesight; visual acuity. The measurable ability of the eyes to resolve fine detail and see clearly at distance.
37. 视察 shì chá To inspect; to make an official inspection tour. To visit and examine a place, situation, or work in an official supervisory capacity.
38. 视线 shì xiàn Line of sight; gaze; one's eyes. The imaginary line along which a person looks, or the direction in which someone's attention is directed.
39. 视觉 shì jué Vision; the visual sense; visual perception. The faculty or experience of seeing, or the visual impression created by something.
40. 视角 shì jiǎo Angle of view; perspective; vantage point. The specific angle or standpoint from which something is observed, analysed, or presented — li...
41. 视野 shì yě Field of vision; visual field; (figurative) intellectual horizon, breadth of knowledge and experience.
42. 试用 shì yòng To try out; to use on a trial basis. To test a product, employee, or system before making a final commitment.
43. 试用期 shì yòng qī Probationary period; trial period. A designated period during which a new employee's suitability for a role is evaluated before permanent...
44. 试行 shì xíng To pilot; to implement on a trial basis. To put a policy, regulation, or system into practice on an experimental basis before formal roll...
45. 适宜 shì yí Suitable; appropriate; fitting. Describing conditions, environments, or choices that are well-matched to a given purpose or context.
46. 适度 shì dù Moderate; in moderation; within appropriate limits. Describing a level, amount, or degree that is neither excessive nor insufficient.
47. 适时 shì shí Timely; at the right time; opportune. Acting or occurring at the most suitable moment to achieve the desired effect.
48. 适量 shì liàng Appropriate amount; the right quantity. An amount that is neither too much nor too little for a given purpose.
49. 逝世 shì shì To pass away; to die. A respectful, formal expression used to report or describe the death of a person of standing or significance.
50. 释放 shì fàng To release; to set free; to emit or discharge. To free a person from custody, or to discharge energy, gases, or emotions that have been c...
51. 首创 shǒu chuàng To pioneer; to be the first to create, establish, or initiate something; to originate.
52. 首府 shǒu fǔ Capital city; seat of government of a province, autonomous region, territory, or country.
53. 首批 shǒu pī First batch; first group; the initial cohort or tranche of people, goods, or items.
54. 首要 shǒu yào Primary; foremost; of paramount importance; the most critical.
55. 首饰 shǒu shì Jewellery; personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets.