HSK 7-9 — 推翻 to 完蛋

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 推翻 to 完蛋, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 推荐 tuī jiàn To recommend; to suggest. Endorsing a person, product, or option as worthy of consideration or adoption.
2. 推翻 tuī fān To overturn; to topple; to overthrow; to refute. Used for overthrowing regimes, overturning decisions, or invalidating arguments.
3. 瓦 wǎ Roof tile; watt (unit of power). Can refer to the traditional curved clay tile used in Chinese architecture, or serve as the measure word...
4. 拓展 tuò zhǎn To expand; to develop; to extend. Growing something outward into new territory — markets, skills, networks, etc.
5. 完毕 wán bì To be finished; concluded; done. Formally signals the completion of a task, process, or activity.
6. 妥协 tuǒ xié To compromise; to make concessions; to reach a middle ground. Finding an acceptable settlement by both sides giving up something.
7. 外贸 wài mào Foreign trade; international commerce. The import and export of goods and services between countries.
8. 挖掘 wā jué To excavate; to dig out; to unearth; to explore and develop. Both physical digging and the metaphorical discovery of hidden potential or ...
9. 外籍 wài jí Foreign nationality; non-native citizenship. Denoting that a person holds the nationality of another country.
10. 外表 wài biǎo Outward appearance; exterior; looks. The visible surface or external impression of a person or thing.
11. 外星人 wài xīng rén Alien; extraterrestrial being. A creature from outer space; also used colloquially to describe someone who seems completely out of touch ...
12. 推理 tuī lǐ To reason; to infer; logical reasoning. The process of drawing conclusions from premises through logic.
13. 完备 wán bèi Complete; comprehensive; fully equipped; leaving nothing out. Describes a system, set, or preparation that is thorough and leaves no gaps.
14. 拖延 tuō yán To delay; to procrastinate; to drag out. Putting off or prolonging something beyond its intended or necessary timeframe.
15. 妥善 tuǒ shàn Proper; well-arranged; carefully handled. Thorough and appropriate management that leaves nothing neglected.
16. 退役 tuì yì To retire from military service; to be decommissioned. Formally leaving active duty in the armed forces or being taken out of service.
17. 外形 wài xíng Outward shape; external form; silhouette. The visible geometric contour or physical outline of an object or creature.
18. 外援 wài yuán Outside assistance; external reinforcement; foreign aid. Support or personnel brought in from outside to help a team, organisation, or co...
19. 丸 wán Pill; pellet; ball. A small, round object — especially a medicinal pill or traditional Chinese herbal medicine tablet.
20. 歪 wāi Crooked; tilted; askew; devious. Something that is not straight, level, or upright — physically or morally.
21. 外貌 wài mào Outward appearance; physical looks; features. The visible aspect of a person's face and body as perceived by others.
22. 退回 tuì huí To return; to send back; to go back. Returning an object to its original owner or place, or withdrawing to a previous position.
23. 完蛋 wán dàn To be finished; done for; ruined; it's all over. Expresses total failure, collapse, or the hopeless end of something.
24. 拓宽 tuò kuān To widen; to broaden; to expand. Making something physically or metaphorically wider or broader.
25. 妥当 tuǒ dàng Proper; appropriate; well-handled. Indicating that something has been done correctly and suitably, leaving nothing wanting.
26. 外婆 wài pó Maternal grandmother. The mother of one's mother, addressed and referred to with warmth and affection.
27. 脱身 tuō shēn To get away; to extricate oneself; to free oneself from a situation. Managing to leave a difficult, demanding, or entangling situation.
28. 外号 wài hào Nickname; alias. An informal name given to a person by others, usually based on a distinctive trait, habit, or appearance.
29. 退休金 tuì xiū jīn Retirement pension; pension payment. The regular financial payment received by a person after retiring from work.
30. 推移 tuī yí To shift; to pass; to evolve over time. Describing the gradual passage or movement of time and the changes that accompany it.
31. 妥 tuǒ Proper; appropriate; settled; all right. Indicating something is in order, satisfactory, or properly arranged.
32. 屯 tún To hoard; to stockpile; a village; a garrison settlement. Can function as a verb (to stockpile) or noun (a settlement, particularly a mil...
33. 推算 tuī suàn To calculate; to estimate; to reckon. Working out dates, quantities, or results through logical or mathematical deduction.
34. 退学 tuì xué To withdraw from school; to drop out. Formally leaving a school or educational programme before completion.
35. 脱颖而出 tuō yǐng ér chū To stand out from the crowd; to emerge as the best. Distinguishing oneself and rising above others through ability.
36. 退缩 tuì suō To flinch; to shrink back; to back away from a challenge. Withdrawing due to fear, difficulty, or lack of resolve.
37. 脱落 tuō luò To fall off; to come loose; to detach. Something that was attached separating and dropping away.
38. 外公 wài gōng Maternal grandfather. The father of one's mother, addressed and referred to with warmth and familiarity.
39. 拖欠 tuō qiàn To be in arrears; to default on payment; to owe money that is overdue. Failing to pay money owed by the due date.
40. 推选 tuī xuǎn To elect; to nominate and select. Choosing someone for a position or role through collective nomination or voting.
41. 拖累 tuō lěi To drag down; to be a burden on; to hold back. Causing others to suffer or be burdened because of one's own problems or dependency.
42. 歪曲 wāi qū To distort; to misrepresent; to twist. Deliberately altering facts, meaning, or someone's words to create a false impression.
43. 脱节 tuō jié To come apart; to be disconnected; to be out of sync. A break in continuity or coordination between things that should be linked.
44. 外企 wài qǐ Foreign-invested enterprise; foreign company operating in China. A company funded, owned, or controlled by foreign capital.
45. 退让 tuì ràng To give way; to make concessions; to back down. Yielding to another party in a dispute or negotiation.
46. 唾液 tuò yè Saliva; spit. The fluid secreted by salivary glands in the mouth, essential for digestion and oral health.
47. 脱口而出 tuō kǒu ér chū To blurt out; to say something without thinking. Words escaping from the mouth spontaneously before one has time to consider.
48. 驮 tuó To carry on one's back (of an animal or person). The act of transporting a burden by carrying it on the back.
49. 颓废 tuí fèi Decadent; dejected; demoralized; nihilistic. A state of physical and spiritual decline, resignation, or self-indulgent despondency.
50. 推卸 tuī xiè To shirk; to evade; to pass the buck. Refusing to accept responsibility for something that is one's own duty.
51. 推敲 tuī qiāo To weigh and deliberate; to carefully consider word choice or phrasing. Scrutinising language or decisions for precision.
52. 挖苦 wā ku To mock; to jeer at; to make cutting or sarcastic remarks. Using sharp, sarcastic words to ridicule or belittle someone.
53. 退却 tuì què To retreat; to withdraw; to shrink back. Pulling back from a position, confrontation, or challenge.
54. 托付 tuō fù To entrust; to commit to someone's care. Handing over the care of a person, task, or responsibility to another with trust.
55. 外行 wài háng Layperson; amateur; outsider. Someone who lacks expertise or professional training in a particular field.