HSK 7-9 — 行政 to 续

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 行政 to 续, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 休克 xiū kè To go into shock; a severe medical emergency characterised by collapse of circulation and loss of consciousness.
2. 休养 xiū yǎng To rest and recuperate; to convalesce after illness, injury, or overwork.
3. 休想 xiū xiǎng Do not even think about it; don't dream of it. A firm refusal emphasising that something is absolutely impossible.
4. 休眠 xiū mián To hibernate or go dormant; to enter a state of suspended activity to conserve energy or survive unfavourable conditions.
5. 修正 xiū zhèng To correct or rectify; to adjust something that is wrong or imperfect.
6. 修补 xiū bǔ To mend or patch up; to repair something damaged or defective.
7. 修订 xiū dìng To revise and amend; to make corrections and improvements to a text, law, or policy.
8. 修路 xiū lù To build or repair roads; road construction or maintenance.
9. 修长 xiū cháng Slender and tall; elegantly elongated in form.
10. 兴致 xìng zhì Interest; enthusiasm; the mood or inclination to engage in an activity at a particular moment.
11. 兴高采烈 xìng gāo cǎi liè In high spirits; elated; overjoyed. Describes a state of visible, exuberant happiness and excitement.
12. 凶恶 xiōng è Fierce and evil; ferocious; sinister or menacing in appearance or character.
13. 凶残 xiōng cán Brutal and cruel; ferocious and savage. Describes extreme cruelty combined with ferocity, typically in contexts of violence or crime.
14. 凶狠 xiōng hěn Fierce and ruthless; vicious and relentless. Emphasises both the intensity and the merciless determination of aggression.
15. 凶猛 xiōng měng Ferocious and powerful; violent and overwhelming in force or energy.
16. 叙述 xù shù To narrate; to recount; to describe. Giving an account of events or experiences in an orderly manner.
17. 嗅觉 xiù jué The sense of smell; olfactory perception.
18. 姓氏 xìng shì Surname; family name. The hereditary name passed down through generations to identify one's family lineage.
19. 幸亏 xìng kuī Fortunately; it was lucky that; thanks to good fortune that a bad outcome was avoided.
20. 幸免 xìng miǎn To be fortunate enough to escape; to narrowly avoid disaster or death.
21. 幸好 xìng hǎo Fortunately; luckily; it is a good thing that. Expresses relief that something bad was avoided or a favourable outcome occurred.
22. 幸存 xìng cún To survive; to remain alive after a disaster, accident, or life-threatening situation. The element 幸 implies fortunate or narrow escape.
23. 序 xù Order; sequence; preface. The arrangement of things in a systematic order, or an introductory text preceding a main work.
24. 序幕 xù mù Prologue; prelude; opening act. The introductory section of a play, opera, or significant event.
25. 形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè Of all kinds; varied; diverse. Describes a wide assortment of types, shapes, or categories.
26. 形影不离 xíng yǐng bù lí Inseparable; always together. Like a form and its shadow, the two cannot be parted.
27. 徐徐 xú xú Slowly and steadily; gradually; gently. Describes movement that is unhurried and smooth.
28. 性价比 xìng jià bǐ Cost-performance ratio; value for money. The measure of benefit received relative to the price paid.
29. 性命 xìng mìng Life; one's very life. Used in contexts involving danger, risk, or mortal consequence. More emphatic than 生命.
30. 性情 xìng qíng Temperament; disposition; inherent character. Describes the natural emotional inclinations of a person.
31. 旭日 xù rì The rising sun; the morning sun just appearing above the horizon.
32. 汹涌 xiōng yǒng To surge or billow turbulently; of waves, crowds, or forces moving in a powerful, uncontrollable rush.
33. 秀丽 xiù lì Gracefully beautiful; delicately lovely in scenery or appearance.
34. 秀美 xiù měi Gracefully and elegantly beautiful; possessing delicate, refined beauty.
35. 绣 xiù To embroider; to sew decorative patterns onto fabric using coloured threads.
36. 续 xù To continue; to renew; to extend. Carrying on something that was interrupted or adding more to what already exists.
37. 羞愧 xiū kuì Ashamed and remorseful; feeling deep shame and guilt over one's actions or failures.
38. 胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú To have a well-thought-out plan already in mind; to be fully prepared and confident before taking action.
39. 胸膛 xiōng táng The chest; the front part of the torso from neck to abdomen.
40. 虚伪 xū wěi Hypocritical; insincere; two-faced. Pretending to have virtues, feelings, or beliefs one does not actually possess.
41. 虚假 xū jiǎ False; fake; fictitious. Describing information, behaviour, or objects that are deliberately deceptive or not genuine.
42. 虚幻 xū huàn Illusory; unreal; phantasmal. Describing something that exists only in imagination or appears unreal.
43. 虚弱 xū ruò Weak; feeble; frail. Describing a state of physical or psychological weakness, often due to illness, exhaustion, or malnutrition.
44. 虚构 xū gòu To fabricate; to make up; fiction. Creating something imaginary or false, especially a narrative, story, or claim.
45. 行政 xíng zhèng Administration; administrative affairs. The practical management and execution of governmental or organisational functions.
46. 行走 xíng zǒu To walk; to travel on foot; to move about. More literary than 走路, used in formal and medical contexts.
47. 袖手旁观 xiù shǒu páng guān To stand by with folded arms; to look on without helping when action is needed.
48. 许可证 xǔ kě zhèng Permit; licence; certificate of authorisation. An official document granting permission to carry out a specific activity.
49. 酗酒 xù jiǔ To drink excessively; to be an alcoholic; heavy drinking. Habitual or uncontrolled consumption of alcohol to a harmful degree.
50. 醒悟 xǐng wù To wake up to the truth; to come to one's senses; to gain a sudden realisation after being misled or confused.
51. 醒来 xǐng lái To wake up; to regain consciousness from sleep or unconsciousness.
52. 醒目 xǐng mù Eye-catching; conspicuous; striking to the eye. Describes something that stands out clearly and attracts attention.
53. 雄厚 xióng hòu Substantial and powerful; ample and solid in terms of resources, strength, or foundation.
54. 需 xū To need; to require. Indicates that something is necessary or in demand.
55. 须 xū Must; need to; have to. Expresses necessity or obligation, often in formal written contexts.