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