HSK 7-9 — 优 to 与否

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 优 to 与否, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 与否 yǔ fǒu Whether or not; yes or no. A formal suffix appended to a verb or adjective to form a choice question or indirect question about whether s...
2. 与此同时 yǔ cǐ tóng shí At the same time; meanwhile; simultaneously. A discourse connective used to introduce a concurrent development, condition, or action.
3. 优 yōu Excellent; superior; of outstanding quality. Used in formal evaluation systems to denote the highest grade, and as a productive prefix in...
4. 优化 yōu huà To optimise; to improve the efficiency, structure, or performance of a system, process, or resource allocation.
5. 优异 yōu yì Outstanding; exceptionally excellent. Describes performance, results, or qualities that markedly surpass the ordinary standard.
6. 优越 yōu yuè Superior; advantageous; favourable. Describes conditions, positions, or environments that are notably better than average or than compara...
7. 优雅 yōu yǎ Elegant; graceful; refined. Combines physical grace with cultural cultivation and intellectual polish.
8. 余地 yú dì Room; leeway; margin; space for maneuver. The latitude or flexibility remaining within a situation, negotiation, or plan.
9. 余额 yú é Balance; remaining amount. The amount of money or resources remaining in an account, fund, or budget after deductions.
10. 友人 yǒu rén Friend; companion. A formal or literary term for a friend, used primarily in written language and formal contexts.
11. 友善 yǒu shàn Friendly; amicable; kind. Describing a warm and hospitable attitude toward others.
12. 友情 yǒu qíng Friendship; the emotional bond of goodwill shared between friends. Focuses on the sentimental and affective dimension of friendship.
13. 尤为 yóu wéi Especially; particularly; above all others. A formal adverb that singles out one element as most notable or most relevant among several.
14. 幼稚 yòu zhì Childish; naive; immature. Describes thinking, behavior, or ideas that lack depth, experience, or sophistication appropriate to the context.
15. 忧愁 yōu chóu Sorrowful; melancholic; burdened with worry and quiet sadness. An emotional state of persistent, inward-turning grief.
16. 忧虑 yōu lǜ To worry; to be anxious; to harbour deep and sustained concern about a specific matter. More serious and substantive than everyday worry.
17. 忧郁 yōu yù Melancholic; depressed; gloomy. A deeper, more pervasive sadness — often with literary, artistic, or psychological connotations.
18. 悠久 yōu jiǔ Long-standing; of great historical depth; stretching far back in time. Describes civilisations, traditions, cultures, or relationships of...
19. 悠闲 yōu xián Leisurely; unhurried; relaxed and carefree. Describes a state of peaceful ease, free from urgency or pressure.
20. 愚公移山 yú gōng yí shān The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountains. A classical idiom describing perseverance and the power of determined, persistent effort to over...
21. 愚蠢 yú chǔn Stupid; foolish; idiotic. Describes a serious lack of intelligence, judgment, or wisdom — in decisions, actions, or thinking.
22. 有两下子 yǒu liǎng xià zi To have some real skill; to be genuinely capable or competent. A colloquial expression indicating that someone has authentic ability or e...
23. 有助于 yǒu zhù yú To be helpful for; to contribute to; to facilitate. Indicates that something plays a positive supporting role in achieving a particular o...
24. 有口无心 yǒu kǒu wú xīn Saying things without really meaning them; speaking without malicious intent. Describes someone who speaks carelessly or bluntly but harb...
25. 有声有色 yǒu shēng yǒu sè Vivid and lively; dramatic and colorful. Describes a presentation, performance, or account that is full of life, energy, and compelling d...
26. 有幸 yǒu xìng To be fortunate enough to; to have the good fortune of. Expresses gratitude and appreciation for a rare or valuable opportunity.
27. 有序 yǒu xù Orderly; in order; well-organized. Describes a state or process that proceeds systematically according to a clear structure or sequence.
28. 有待 yǒu dài Remains to be; awaiting. Indicates that something still needs to be done, verified, or determined.
29. 有所 yǒu suǒ To some extent; to have some degree of. A formal structure indicating partial degree, always followed by a verb or adjective.
30. 有所不同 yǒu suǒ bù tóng Somewhat different; differ in some respects. Indicates a partial or nuanced difference rather than a complete contrast.
31. 有效期 yǒu xiào qī Validity period; period of effectiveness; expiration date. The duration during which something is officially valid.
32. 有望 yǒu wàng Hopeful; promising; expected to. Indicates that something has a good prospect of being achieved or occurring.
33. 有朝一日 yǒu zhāo yī rì One day; someday in the future. Refers to a hoped-for or anticipated future point in time, often conveying determination or patient aspir...
34. 有机 yǒu jī Organic; of or containing carbon compounds. Also: systematically integrated, forming a coherent whole.
35. 有的放矢 yǒu dì fàng shǐ To shoot at a target; to act with clear purpose tailored to the specific situation. Describes targeted, purposeful action based on thorou...
36. 有益 yǒu yì Beneficial; advantageous; good for. Indicates that something produces positive effects or contributes to wellbeing, development, or progr...
37. 油画 yóu huà Oil painting; a painting created with pigments suspended in oil, typically on canvas. Also refers to the technique itself.
38. 渔民 yú mín Fisherman; fisherfolk; fishing community members. People whose livelihood depends on catching fish or other aquatic life.
39. 渔船 yú chuán Fishing vessel; fishing boat. A watercraft used for catching fish or other marine life, ranging from small traditional boats to large ind...
40. 游船 yóu chuán Pleasure boat; cruise vessel. A boat used for leisure travel on rivers, lakes, or coastal waters.
41. 游览 yóu lǎn To tour; to sightsee. To travel through a place for pleasure and observation, taking in the scenery or cultural attractions.
42. 犹如 yóu rú To be just like; to resemble; as if. A literary comparative verb used to draw a vivid simile or analogy.
43. 犹豫不决 yóu yù bù jué Indecisive; irresolute; unable to make up one's mind. To hesitate and waver without reaching a firm decision.
44. 由来 yóu lái Origin; source; the historical background or causal basis from which something has developed.
45. 由此可见 yóu cǐ kě jiàn From this it can be seen; this demonstrates that. A formal logical connector introducing a conclusion or inference that follows from the ...
46. 由此看来 yóu cǐ kàn lái Looking at it from this perspective; judging from this; viewed in this light. A discourse connector that draws an inference or assessment...
47. 由衷 yóu zhōng Heartfelt; sincere; coming genuinely from the heart. Used to describe expressions of feeling or gratitude that are truly felt, not perfor...
48. 舆论 yú lùn Public opinion; public discourse. The collective views, attitudes, and sentiment of the general public or a defined community on a partic...
49. 诱人 yòu rén Alluring; enticing; tempting; attractive. Describes something that is powerfully appealing to the senses or desires, drawing one toward it.
50. 诱发 yòu fā To trigger; to induce; to precipitate. Describes a factor that causes or brings about a condition, event, or reaction — often used in med...
51. 诱惑 yòu huò Temptation; to tempt; enticement; allure. A powerful attraction that draws one toward something potentially harmful or morally questionab...
52. 诱饵 yòu ěr Bait; lure; enticement. Something used to attract and trap, whether in fishing, hunting, or figuratively to deceive or manipulate.
53. 逾期 yú qī Overdue; past the deadline; to exceed the time limit. Describes a payment, action, or submission that has not been completed within the r...
54. 邮政 yóu zhèng Postal service; the national system for transmitting mail, parcels, and related services. Often used attributively to describe things rel...
55. 邮编 yóu biān Postal code; postcode; the numerical code assigned to a geographical area to facilitate mail sorting and delivery.