HSK 7-9 — 香味 to 挟持

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 香味 to 挟持, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 享有 xiǎng yǒu To enjoy; to possess and benefit from (rights, prestige, reputation, or privileges). To have something to one's credit.
2. 效应 xiào yìng Effect; phenomenon. A specific, often named, cause-and-effect relationship or observable consequence, especially in science, economics, o...
3. 邪恶 xié è Evil; wicked; malevolent. Describes a person, force, or act that is morally depraved and causes harm through deliberate malice.
4. 小区 xiǎo qū Residential compound; a gated or enclosed neighbourhood complex consisting of apartment buildings with shared amenities.
5. 响应 xiǎng yìng To respond; to answer a call; to act in support of an initiative or appeal.
6. 效力 xiào lì Effectiveness; efficacy (noun). Also used as a verb meaning to render service to, or to serve a cause or organisation.
7. 协同 xié tóng To collaborate; to coordinate; synergy. Working together in a coordinated manner to achieve a shared goal, especially across departments,...
8. 效益 xiào yì Benefit; returns; efficiency gains. The positive results or profits generated from an activity, investment, or policy relative to the res...
9. 消 xiāo To disappear; to eliminate; to cause something to vanish or dissipate.
10. 销量 xiāo liàng Sales volume; the quantity of goods sold within a specified period.
11. 协作 xié zuò Collaboration; cooperative work. Joint effort between individuals, teams, or organisations working together on a shared task or project.
12. 向来 xiàng lái Always; all along; consistently and without exception throughout. Expressing a longstanding or habitual pattern.
13. 香烟 xiāng yān Cigarette; a manufactured tobacco product for smoking. In literary and religious contexts, also fragrant smoke from burning incense.
14. 邪 xié Evil; wicked; heretical; deviant. Describes that which is morally corrupt, spiritually impure, or deviates from righteousness and orthodoxy.
15. 小人 xiǎo rén A petty, morally base person; a villain or schemer of low character.
16. 橡胶 xiàng jiāo Rubber; the elastic material derived from the latex of rubber trees or produced synthetically.
17. 向往 xiàng wǎng To yearn for; to aspire to; to long for something admirable or ideal. A deep desire for a better life or situation.
18. 销毁 xiāo huǐ To destroy; to eliminate utterly by burning, shredding, or other means, leaving no trace.
19. 小丑 xiǎo chǒu Clown; a buffoon or jester; someone who behaves ridiculously or makes others laugh, often with a pejorative undertone.
20. 销 xiāo To sell; to market; to melt away or cancel. Used as a verb base relating to sales and elimination.
21. 响起 xiǎng qǐ To ring out; to sound; to begin sounding. Used when a sound suddenly or noticeably commences.
22. 向着 xiàng zhe Facing toward; in the direction of. Also: to side with someone; to favour or be partial to.
23. 肖像 xiào xiàng Portrait; likeness. A painted, drawn, sculpted, or photographed representation of a specific person, especially their face.
24. 详尽 xiáng jìn Detailed; exhaustive; thorough and complete, covering all aspects without omission.
25. 萧条 xiāo tiáo Bleak; depressed; in a state of economic recession or desolate quietness.
26. 享 xiǎng To enjoy; to have the benefit of; to legitimately partake in something pleasurable or privileged.
27. 小康 xiǎo kāng Moderately well-off; a standard of living that is comfortable and free from poverty, though not wealthy.
28. 小贩 xiǎo fàn Street vendor; a small-scale hawker who sells goods informally, typically outdoors or on the street.
29. 香味 xiāng wèi Fragrance; aroma; scent. A pleasant smell emanating from food, flowers, or other sources.
30. 小提琴 xiǎo tí qín Violin; the bowed string instrument held under the chin, the smallest and highest-pitched of the standard orchestral string family.
31. 小路 xiǎo lù Small path; a narrow trail or lane, often unpaved and away from main roads.
32. 潇洒 xiāo sǎ Dashing; free and easy; having an effortlessly graceful and unrestrained manner.
33. 小品 xiǎo pǐn Comic sketch; a short performance piece — either a theatrical skit or a brief essay in classical tradition.
34. 镶 xiāng To inlay; to set (a gemstone or decorative element); to border or edge with a contrasting material.
35. 小心翼翼 xiǎo xīn yì yì With extreme care and caution; gingerly; very carefully. Describes acting with great delicacy to avoid making a mistake or causing harm.
36. 削 xiāo To peel; to pare; to shave off the outer layer of something using a blade.
37. 镶嵌 xiāng qiàn To inlay; to embed; to set one material into the surface of another for decorative or structural purposes.
38. 像样 xiàng yàng Proper; decent; presentable; up to standard. Meeting a reasonable level of quality or acceptability.
39. 项链 xiàng liàn Necklace; a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, typically a chain or string of beads with or without a pendant.
40. 想方设法 xiǎng fāng shè fǎ To try every possible means; to rack one's brains and explore all options to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
41. 消遣 xiāo qiǎn To pass time; to engage in a leisure activity to relax or entertain oneself.
42. 响亮 xiǎng liàng Loud; resonant; resounding. Describes a sound that is strong, clear, and carries far.
43. 效仿 xiào fǎng To emulate; to follow the example of; to model oneself after. To deliberately imitate someone's behaviour, method, or achievement as a po...
44. 小看 xiǎo kàn To underestimate; to look down on; to regard someone or something as less capable or important than they actually are.
45. 挟持 xié chí To hold hostage; to coerce; to seize and control by force. To compel someone to act against their will by using them as a bargaining tool...
46. 孝顺 xiào shùn Filially obedient; dutiful to parents. Describes a child who respects, obeys, and cares for their parents in accordance with Confucian va...
47. 祥和 xiáng hé Peaceful and harmonious; auspicious and serene. Describing a tranquil and propitious atmosphere.
48. 小曲 xiǎo qǔ A short melody; a ditty; a brief folk song or popular tune.
49. 橡皮 xiàng pí Eraser; rubber in its everyday form. In standard usage, almost exclusively refers to the pencil eraser.
50. 消沉 xiāo chén Depressed; despondent; in a state of low spirits or diminished vitality.
51. 小气 xiǎo qi Stingy; petty; unwilling to spend money or share generously; also mean-spirited or narrow-minded.
52. 小溪 xiǎo xī Brook; stream. A small, narrow natural watercourse, typically flowing gently through countryside or forests.
53. 香油 xiāng yóu Sesame oil; a fragrant cooking oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds.
54. 小卒 xiǎo zú Foot soldier; pawn; minor figure. A person of low rank or little importance, often used figuratively for someone who is merely a tool of ...
55. 孝敬 xiào jìng To show filial respect; to give gifts or money to parents or elders as a token of respect and gratitude; to treat elders with devotion.