HSK 7-9 — 偿还 to 成天

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 偿还 to 成天, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 倡议 chàng yì To propose; to advocate; an initiative or proposal. Used for suggesting actions or policies to a group.
2. 偿还 cháng huán To repay; to pay back (a debt, loan, or obligation). Used for financial debts as well as metaphorical debts of gratitude.
3. 厂家 chǎng jiā Manufacturer; factory; producer. Refers to the company or facility that makes products.
4. 吵嘴 chǎo zuǐ To quarrel; to have a verbal argument. A heated exchange of words, usually between people who know each other.
5. 嘲弄 cháo nòng To mock; to ridicule; to make fun of in a contemptuous way. Stronger and meaner than simple teasing.
6. 嘲笑 cháo xiào To laugh at; to mock; to ridicule. To express derision through laughter or mocking comments.
7. 嫦娥 cháng é Chang'e; the Chinese goddess of the moon in mythology. Also the name of China's lunar exploration program.
8. 彻夜 chè yè All night; throughout the night. An adverb indicating something lasts the entire night.
9. 成千上万 chéng qiān shàng wàn Thousands upon thousands; tens of thousands; a great many. An idiom emphasizing a very large quantity.
10. 成天 chéng tiān All day long; the whole day; constantly. Often carries a slightly negative or exasperated tone.
11. 成家 chéng jiā To get married and start a family; to settle down. A major life milestone in Chinese culture.
12. 成年 chéng nián To come of age; to reach adulthood. Also used as a noun meaning 'adult' or adjective meaning 'adult-aged.'
13. 成才 chéng cái To become a useful person; to develop into a talented individual. Emphasizes personal growth and achievement.
14. 成群结队 chéng qún jié duì In groups; in crowds; in flocks. Describes people or animals gathering and moving together.
15. 扯 chě To pull; to tear; to talk nonsense; to chat aimlessly. A versatile colloquial verb.
16. 抄袭 chāo xí To plagiarize; to copy (someone else's work). Used for academic dishonesty and intellectual property theft.
17. 撤 chè To withdraw; to remove; to retreat. Used for removing people, things, or positions.
18. 撤换 chè huàn To replace; to remove and substitute. To dismiss someone and put another in their place.
19. 敞开 chǎng kāi To open wide; to leave wide open. Can refer to physical doors/windows or figuratively to hearts and minds.
20. 朝代 cháo dài Dynasty; historical period ruled by a succession of emperors from the same family.
21. 朝着 cháo zhe Toward; facing; in the direction of. A preposition indicating direction or orientation.
22. 沉思 chén sī To ponder; to meditate; to be lost in thought. Deep, contemplative thinking.
23. 沉浸 chén jìn To immerse; to be absorbed in; to be engrossed. Complete mental or emotional absorption in something.
24. 沉淀 chén diàn To precipitate; to settle; sediment; accumulation over time. Both a chemical process and a metaphor for maturation.
25. 沉甸甸 chén diān diān Heavy; weighty. An adjective emphasizing physical or metaphorical weight.
26. 沉着 chén zhuó Calm; composed; cool-headed. Maintaining composure especially in difficult situations.
27. 沉稳 chén wěn Calm and steady; composed; unflappable. Describes a person who remains level-headed under pressure.
28. 沉迷 chén mí To be addicted to; to be obsessed with; to indulge in. Deep, often unhealthy absorption in something.
29. 沉闷 chén mèn Dull; boring; stuffy; oppressive. Describes atmosphere, personality, or weather that feels heavy and lifeless.
30. 畅谈 chàng tán To talk freely and openly; to have a heart-to-heart conversation. Implies an extended, uninhibited discussion.
31. 畅销 chàng xiāo To sell well; bestselling. Describes products or works that have strong sales.
32. 称作 chēng zuò To be called; to be known as; to refer to as. Used when naming or designating something.
33. 称呼 chēng hu To address; to call (someone by a name or title). Also used as a noun meaning 'form of address' or 'title.'
34. 衬托 chèn tuō To set off; to serve as a foil; to highlight by contrast. Using one thing to enhance or emphasize another.
35. 趁 chèn While; taking advantage of (a time or opportunity). A preposition indicating doing something when conditions are favorable.
36. 趁早 chèn zǎo As soon as possible; before it's too late; while there's still time. Emphasizes doing something early to avoid problems.
37. 趁机 chèn jī To seize the opportunity; to take advantage of the chance. Doing something while the conditions are favorable.
38. 趁着 chèn zhe While; taking advantage of (with ongoing sense). Used before a condition or situation to indicate doing something during that window.
39. 超前 chāo qián Ahead of time; advanced; forward-looking. Describes thinking or actions that are ahead of their era.
40. 超标 chāo biāo To exceed the standard; over the limit. Often used for safety, health, or regulatory thresholds.
41. 超车 chāo chē To overtake (another vehicle); to pass. The act of passing another vehicle on the road.
42. 超速 chāo sù To speed; to exceed the speed limit. Driving faster than legally permitted.
43. 车位 chē wèi Parking space; parking spot. A designated area for parking a vehicle.
44. 车厢 chē xiāng Carriage; train car; railway coach. A compartment of a train or the body of a vehicle.
45. 车型 chē xíng Vehicle model; car model. The specific type or model of a vehicle.
46. 车祸 chē huò Car accident; traffic accident. A collision or crash involving vehicles.
47. 车轮 chē lún Wheel (of a vehicle). The circular component that allows vehicles to roll.
48. 车轴 chē zhóu Axle; the shaft connecting and rotating with a vehicle's wheels.
49. 车速 chē sù Vehicle speed; the speed at which a vehicle is traveling.
50. 车道 chē dào Traffic lane; lane (on a road). A designated strip of road for vehicles.
51. 车间 chē jiān Workshop; factory floor. The area in a factory where production takes place.
52. 钞票 chāo piào Banknote; paper money; cash. The physical currency in bill form.
53. 陈列 chén liè To display; to exhibit; to arrange for show. Used for displaying goods, artworks, or museum pieces.
54. 陈旧 chén jiù Outdated; obsolete; old and worn. Describes things that are no longer current or useful.
55. 陈述 chén shù To state; to declare; to present (facts or arguments). A formal way of expressing or explaining something.