HSK 7-9 — 吓唬 to 香水

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 吓唬 to 香水, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 乡下 xiāng xia Countryside; rural area; the village or non-urban areas beyond the city.
2. 乡亲 xiāng qīn Fellow villager; people from the same hometown or rural community; locals.
3. 仙女 xiān nǚ Fairy; celestial maiden; immortal woman. In mythology and folklore, a divine female being dwelling in the heavenly realm. Colloquially, a...
4. 仙鹤 xiān hè Red-crowned crane; fairy crane. The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of longevity, nobility, a...
5. 先例 xiān lì Precedent; prior example. A previous case or decision that serves as a reference or guide for subsequent similar situations, especially i...
6. 先天 xiān tiān Innate; congenital; inborn. Refers to qualities, conditions, or characteristics that exist from birth, prior to any acquired learning or ...
7. 吓人 xià rén Frightening; scary; alarming. Describes something that causes fear or shock, either through genuine danger or through a startling appeara...
8. 吓唬 xià hu To frighten; to intimidate; to scare someone deliberately. Implies a purposeful act of causing fear, often through threats, bluffing, or ...
9. 夏令营 xià lìng yíng Summer camp. An organised programme, typically residential, held during the summer holidays for children or young people, combining recre...
10. 嫌弃 xián qì To dislike and reject; to look down on; to shun. Describes an attitude of distaste or disdain towards a person or thing, often leading to...
11. 嫌疑 xián yí Suspicion; grounds for suspicion. Refers to the grounds, circumstances, or appearance of wrongdoing that makes a person a suspect, withou...
12. 宪法 xiàn fǎ Constitution; the fundamental law of a state that establishes the framework of government and guarantees basic rights.
13. 弦 xián String; chord; bowstring. Refers to the taut string of a musical instrument, a bow, or mathematically, the chord of a circle or arc.
14. 掀 xiān To lift; to flip up; to raise. Describes the action of lifting or turning up a cover, lid, curtain, or similar surface — often with a sin...
15. 掀起 xiān qǐ To lift up; to stir up; to set off; to trigger. Used both literally (to physically lift or heave something up) and figuratively (to set o...
16. 显现 xiǎn xiàn To appear; to become visible or manifest. Used when something hidden or latent comes into view.
17. 显眼 xiǎn yǎn Conspicuous; eye-catching; standing out prominently so as to attract attention.
18. 显示器 xiǎn shì qì Monitor; display screen. A hardware device that visually presents output from a computer or other electronic system.
19. 显而易见 xiǎn ér yì jiàn Obvious; self-evident; plain to see. Describes something so clear that it requires no explanation or proof — evident to anyone who looks.
20. 显赫 xiǎn hè Illustrious; distinguished; prominent. Describes a person, family, or position of great prestige, fame, or power — especially in social, ...
21. 献血 xiàn xiě To donate blood; to give blood voluntarily for medical or humanitarian use.
22. 现成 xiàn chéng Ready-made; off-the-shelf; already available without extra preparation or effort.
23. 现行 xiàn xíng Current; in effect; currently enforced or in practice. Used to describe laws, regulations, or systems presently operative.
24. 相传 xiāng chuán To be passed down from generation to generation; it is said; according to legend or tradition.
25. 相伴 xiāng bàn To accompany each other; to be together; to keep each other company.
26. 相依为命 xiāng yī wéi mìng To depend on each other for survival; to be inseparably bound together, especially in hardship.
27. 相对而言 xiāng duì ér yán Relatively speaking; comparatively; when viewed in relation to something else.
28. 相差 xiāng chà To differ by a certain amount or degree; to be apart by a measurable gap.
29. 相当于 xiāng dāng yú To be equivalent to; to be tantamount to; to be equal in value, degree, or function.
30. 相提并论 xiāng tí bìng lùn To mention two very different things in the same breath; to put on a par. Most often used negatively to argue that two things cannot or s...
31. 相比之下 xiāng bǐ zhī xià By comparison; in contrast; when compared to what was previously mentioned.
32. 相约 xiāng yuē To make a mutual agreement or arrangement; to agree together to meet at a specific time or place, or to do something jointly.
33. 相继 xiāng jì One after another; in succession; successively. Describes events or actions occurring in close sequential order.
34. 相识 xiāng shí To be mutually acquainted; to know each other. Can also function as a noun meaning 'an acquaintance.'
35. 相辅相成 xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng To supplement and complete each other; mutually reinforcing; said of two things that work together harmoniously, each supporting the other.
36. 相连 xiāng lián To be connected or linked together; physically joined or conceptually interlinked.
37. 相通 xiāng tōng To be interconnected; to share common ground; to communicate through a shared channel or underlying principle.
38. 相遇 xiāng yù To meet or encounter each other; often by chance or in a particular circumstance.
39. 纤维 xiān wéi Fibre; fiber. Thin, thread-like strands of natural or synthetic material. Used in textiles, biology, nutrition, and materials science.
40. 线条 xiàn tiáo Line; contour; the outlines or lines that define a shape, form, or figure.
41. 羡慕 xiàn mù To envy; to admire; to feel a longing desire for what someone else has or is.
42. 腺 xiàn Gland; an organ in the body that produces and secretes specific substances.
43. 衔接 xián jiē To connect; to link up; to dovetail. Describes the smooth joining or coordination of two parts, stages, or systems so that they fit toget...
44. 限 xiàn To limit; to restrict; to set a maximum boundary on quantity, time, or scope.
45. 限于 xiàn yú To be limited to; restricted to a particular scope, group, or condition.
46. 限定 xiàn dìng To limit; to specify; to define within set parameters or conditions.
47. 限度 xiàn dù Limit; the maximum extent, degree, or boundary that should not be exceeded.
48. 陷 xiàn To fall into; to sink into; to become trapped or caught in a difficult situation.
49. 陷阱 xiàn jǐng Trap; pitfall; a deceptive situation or device designed to catch or harm someone.
50. 馅儿 xiànr Filling; stuffing placed inside food such as dumplings, buns, or pastries.
51. 香料 xiāng liào Spice; aromatic or fragrant substance; fragrant material used in cooking, medicine, or perfumery.
52. 香水 xiāng shuǐ Perfume; cologne; a fragrant liquid applied to the body or clothing.
53. 鲜活 xiān huó Vivid and lively; fresh and vibrant. Describes something full of life, vitality, or realistic vividness — whether a living creature, a po...
54. 鲜美 xiān měi Delicious; fresh and tasty. Describes food — particularly seafood, broth, or naturally flavoured dishes — that has a rich, clean, and app...
55. 鲜血 xiān xuè Fresh blood; blood. Refers to blood, especially when visibly shed — in the context of injury, sacrifice, or battle. Carries a strong emot...