HSK 7-9 — 成问题 to 宠

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 成问题 to 宠, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 呈现 chéng xiàn To present; to show; to display; to exhibit. Describes something appearing or being manifested.
2. 惩罚 chéng fá To punish; punishment. The act of penalizing someone for wrongdoing.
3. 持 chí To hold; to grasp; to maintain; to persist. Also used in compounds for various meanings.
4. 尺度 chǐ dù Scale; standard; degree; extent. A measure or criterion for evaluation.
5. 充 chōng To fill; to charge (a battery or account); to serve as; to pretend to be.
6. 充实 chōng shí Substantial; rich; fulfilling. As a verb: to enrich; to substantiate.
7. 持久 chí jiǔ Lasting; enduring; long-lasting. Able to continue for a long time.
8. 重返 chóng fǎn To return to; to go back to (a place, position, or state).
9. 重申 chóng shēn To reiterate; to reaffirm; to restate emphatically.
10. 城墙 chéng qiáng City wall; fortification wall. The defensive walls built around ancient Chinese cities.
11. 耻辱 chǐ rǔ Shame; disgrace; humiliation. A feeling or state of being dishonored.
12. 充当 chōng dāng To serve as; to act as; to play the role of.
13. 迟早 chí zǎo Sooner or later; eventually; it's only a matter of time.
14. 翅膀 chì bǎng Wing; wings. The appendages used by birds and insects for flying.
15. 迟迟 chí chí Slowly; tardily; for a long time without result. Indicating prolonged delay.
16. 重现 chóng xiàn To reappear; to recur; to reproduce or recreate.
17. 盛 chéng To hold; to contain; to ladle (food). To put something into a container.
18. 诚意 chéng yì Sincerity; good faith; genuine intention. The quality of being honest and meaning what one says.
19. 承包 chéng bāo To contract; to undertake (a job); to take on a project. To accept responsibility for completing work.
20. 崇高 chóng gāo Lofty; sublime; noble. Describing something worthy of deep respect and admiration.
21. 重叠 chóng dié To overlap; to superimpose; overlapping.
22. 宠 chǒng To spoil; to pamper; to dote on. Also: favor or affection from someone in power.
23. 承载 chéng zài To bear; to carry; to support (weight or responsibility). To hold or sustain something.
24. 惩处 chéng chǔ To punish; to penalize; to discipline. Formal punishment for wrongdoing.
25. 成型 chéng xíng To take shape; to be formed; to be molded. Describes something developing into its final form.
26. 池塘 chí táng Pond; pool. A small body of still water.
27. 赤字 chì zì Deficit; red ink; negative balance. A financial term for expenses exceeding income.
28. 崇尚 chóng shàng To advocate; to uphold; to hold in high esteem; to value highly.
29. 诚恳 chéng kěn Sincere; earnest; genuine. Describes a heartfelt and honest attitude.
30. 痴迷 chī mí To be obsessed with; to be infatuated with; to be crazy about something.
31. 诚挚 chéng zhì Sincere; cordial; heartfelt. A formal word expressing genuine warmth and honesty.
32. 吃不上 chī bu shàng Unable to eat; cannot afford to eat; to miss a meal. To lack access to food.
33. 冲刺 chōng cì To sprint; to make a final dash; to push hard at the end. A last burst of effort.
34. 迟疑 chí yí To hesitate; hesitant; indecisive. To pause due to uncertainty.
35. 冲洗 chōng xǐ To rinse; to wash; to flush. Also refers to developing photographs.
36. 吃亏 chī kuī To suffer a loss; to be at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick.
37. 冲浪 chōng làng To surf; surfing. The water sport of riding waves.
38. 充沛 chōng pèi Abundant; plentiful; full of energy or vigor.
39. 冲撞 chōng zhuàng To collide with; to bump into; to offend or show disrespect toward someone.
40. 吃苦 chī kǔ To endure hardship; to bear suffering; to go through tough times.
41. 痴呆 chī dāi Dementia; senility; mentally dull or confused. Also describes looking dazed or stunned.
42. 秤 chèng A scale; a balance. An instrument for measuring weight.
43. 重播 chóng bō To replay; to rebroadcast; a rerun or replay.
44. 成问题 chéng wèn tí To be problematic; to be a problem; to be questionable. Used when something is doubtful or poses difficulties.
45. 重合 chóng hé To coincide; to overlap exactly; to superimpose perfectly.
46. 持之以恒 chí zhī yǐ héng To persevere; to persist consistently; to maintain constant effort over time.
47. 驰名 chí míng Famous; renowned; well-known. Having widespread reputation.
48. 耻笑 chǐ xiào To ridicule; to mock; to laugh at someone with contempt.
49. 逞强 chěng qiáng To act tough; to force oneself to appear strong; to put up a brave front when struggling.
50. 痴心 chī xīn Infatuation; obsessive devotion; foolish passion. Deep but potentially unrealistic attachment.
51. 橙汁 chéng zhī Orange juice. A beverage made from oranges.
52. 诚心诚意 chéng xīn chéng yì Wholeheartedly; with complete sincerity; in all earnestness. Emphasizes genuine intention.
53. 吃喝玩乐 chī hē wán lè Eating, drinking, and having fun; wining and dining; pleasure-seeking lifestyle.
54. 逞能 chěng néng To show off one's abilities; to flaunt one's skills. Often implies recklessness or excessive confidence.
55. 乘人之危 chéng rén zhī wēi To take advantage of someone's misfortune; to exploit someone in their moment of weakness.