HSK 7-9 — 惨重 to 常温

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 惨重 to 常温, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 产 chǎn To produce; to give birth; to yield. Also: property; output.
2. 草案 cǎo àn Draft; preliminary version of a document, law, or plan.
3. 产值 chǎn zhí Output value; production value. The monetary value of goods or services produced within a given period or by a given entity.
4. 产物 chǎn wù Product; outcome; result. Something that arises from a particular process, environment, or set of conditions.
5. 长达 cháng dá As long as; lasting; extending to. Used to emphasise that a duration or length reaches or exceeds a notably large quantity.
6. 阐述 chǎn shù To expound; to elaborate; to set forth in detail. To explain or develop an idea, position, or viewpoint systematically.
7. 操控 cāo kòng To operate and control; to manipulate. Used for machines, systems, markets, or people.
8. 槽 cáo Trough; groove; slot; manger. A long narrow container or channel.
9. 常态 cháng tài Normal state; normality; the usual condition. The ordinary, expected state of affairs.
10. 产地 chǎn dì Place of origin; production area. Where a product is produced or grown.
11. 测验 cè yàn Test; quiz. A formal or informal assessment of knowledge or ability.
12. 侧面 cè miàn Side; flank; lateral aspect. Also used figuratively for an indirect perspective or angle.
13. 长征 cháng zhēng Long March; long expedition. Historically, the Chinese Communist Party's strategic military retreat (1934–1935). More broadly, any arduou...
14. 缠 chán To wind around; to entangle; to pester. To coil around something or to persistently bother someone.
15. 舱 cāng Cabin; compartment (of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft).
16. 查处 chá chǔ To investigate and deal with; to investigate and penalise. Used of authorities taking action against violations.
17. 察觉 chá jué To notice; to become aware of; to detect (often something subtle or hidden).
18. 灿烂 càn làn Brilliant; dazzling; resplendent. Used of light, colours, smiles, culture, and futures.
19. 插图 chā tú Illustration; picture inserted in a text. A visual image accompanying written content.
20. 长期以来 cháng qī yǐ lái For a long time; over a prolonged period; ever since long ago. Indicates that something has been continuously the case over an extended p...
21. 苍蝇 cāng ying Housefly. Also used metaphorically for petty corrupt officials.
22. 惨重 cǎn zhòng Extremely severe; disastrous (of losses or casualties). Describes damage, casualties, or defeat on a grave scale.
23. 插手 chā shǒu To interfere; to stick one's nose in; to get involved in something.
24. 铲 chǎn To shovel; to dig up; to scrape off. To use a flat-bladed implement to move, lift, or remove material.
25. 颤抖 chàn dǒu To tremble; to shiver; to shake. Involuntary shaking or vibration of the body, often due to cold, fear, strong emotion, or illness.
26. 查找 chá zhǎo To search for; to look up; to track down.
27. 操心 cāo xīn To worry; to take pains over something; to expend mental energy on others' affairs.
28. 查明 chá míng To ascertain; to find out through investigation; to establish the facts of something.
29. 草坪 cǎo píng Lawn; grassy area; turf.
30. 常人 cháng rén Ordinary person; average person. Someone without exceptional ability, special status, or extraordinary qualities.
31. 馋 chán Greedy for food; to crave; to have one's appetite whetted.
32. 差错 chā cuò Error; mistake; mishap. An unintended slip or discrepancy.
33. 测算 cè suàn To measure and calculate; to estimate through measurement and computation.
34. 侧重 cè zhòng To emphasise; to place stress on; to give priority to one aspect over others.
35. 差额 chā é Difference; balance; shortfall. The numerical gap between two amounts.
36. 蹭 cèng To rub against; to scrape; to freeload; to take advantage of something for free.
37. 层出不穷 céng chū bù qióng To emerge one after another without end; to spring up endlessly.
38. 藏身 cáng shēn To hide oneself; to take shelter; to find a place to conceal oneself.
39. 藏品 cáng pǐn Collection item; artefact in a collection. The objects held in a museum, gallery, or private collection.
40. 藏匿 cáng nì To hide; to conceal (oneself or something, often with criminal intent).
41. 常理 cháng lǐ Common sense; normal reasoning; general logic. The principles or reasoning that most people would consider obvious or natural under ordin...
42. 察看 chá kàn To inspect; to observe carefully; to look over for assessment.
43. 掺 chān To mix in; to blend; to adulterate. To add one substance to another, often suggesting dilution or contamination.
44. 沧桑 cāng sāng The vicissitudes of life; great changes over time. Conveys a sense of having weathered much hardship.
45. 插嘴 chā zuǐ To interrupt; to cut in; to butt into a conversation.
46. 长足 cháng zú Significant; substantial; great (of progress or development). Describes remarkable advancement or improvement.
47. 诧异 chà yì Surprised; astonished; taken aback. Feeling unexpected surprise at something.
48. 常温 cháng wēn Room temperature; ambient temperature; normal temperature. The ordinary temperature of the surrounding environment, typically around 15–2...
49. 茶道 chá dào The art of tea; tea ceremony. The philosophy, aesthetics, and rituals associated with tea culture.
50. 猖狂 chāng kuáng Rampant; brazen; wildly aggressive; unbridled. Describes behaviour or activity that is out of control, arrogant, and dangerously unchecked.
51. 操劳 cāo láo To work hard with toil and care; to wear oneself out with work and worry.
52. 铲子 chǎn zi Shovel; spade; spatula. A flat-bladed implement used for digging, moving, or scraping material.
53. 搀 chān To support; to steady someone by the arm; to help someone walk.
54. 茶馆儿 chá guǎn r Teahouse. A traditional establishment where people gather to drink tea, chat, and enjoy performances.
55. 禅杖 chán zhàng Monk's staff; Buddhist monk's walking staff. A long metal-ringed staff carried by Buddhist monks.