HSK 7-9 — 兆头 to 拯救

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 兆头 to 拯救, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 拯救 zhěng jiù To rescue; to save from danger, disaster, or ruin. A dramatic term implying saving from dire circumstances.
2. 征 zhēng To levy; to conscript; to collect by official authority. Also means to seek or solicit from the public.
3. 折磨 zhé mó To torment; to torture; to agonize. To cause prolonged suffering or distress.
4. 真心 zhēn xīn Sincerity; a genuine heart. True feelings or honest intentions, as opposed to pretence or flattery.
5. 挣扎 zhēng zhá To struggle; to fight to break free. Physical or figurative efforts to escape difficulty, constraint, or hardship.
6. 征收 zhēng shōu To levy; to collect taxes, fees, or property by governmental authority. Official exaction.
7. 真是的 zhēn shì de An exclamation expressing mild exasperation, disbelief, or reproach. Roughly equivalent to 'Honestly!', 'Really!', or 'Oh come on!' in En...
8. 振兴 zhèn xīng To revitalise; to invigorate; to bring about a renewal of strength and prosperity. Used for industries, economies, cultures, or nations.
9. 阵营 zhèn yíng A camp; a faction or side in a conflict, debate, or competition. A group of people united by shared ideology or interests against another...
10. 震撼 zhèn hàn To deeply move or shock; to shake to the core. Describes a profound emotional or psychological impact that leaves a lasting impression.
11. 震动 zhèn dòng To shake; to vibrate. Also used figuratively to mean causing a significant stir or upheaval in society or a field.
12. 阵容 zhèn róng A lineup; the composition and quality of a team, cast, or group assembled for a purpose.
13. 争执 zhēng zhí To dispute; to argue over a point. A verbal disagreement where each side insists on their position.
14. 诊所 zhěn suǒ A clinic; a small medical facility providing outpatient diagnosis and treatment, distinct from a hospital.
15. 侦察 zhēn chá To reconnoiter; to scout; reconnaissance. Military or intelligence term for gathering information about an enemy or unknown area.
16. 争吵 zhēng chǎo To quarrel; to argue heatedly with raised voices. A verbal conflict marked by anger and agitation.
17. 争端 zhēng duān A dispute; a point of contention between parties. A formal conflict requiring resolution.
18. 照明 zhào míng To illuminate; lighting; illumination. The act of providing light or the lighting system itself.
19. 真空 zhēn kōng A vacuum; a state of absolute emptiness devoid of matter. Also used figuratively for a power vacuum or absence of control.
20. 罩 zhào To cover; to hood; cover; shade; hood. Used as verb (to cover/envelop) or noun (a covering/shade).
21. 震 zhèn To shake; to vibrate; to shock or awe. Also used as a noun/verb for an earthquake or seismic event.
22. 征集 zhēng jí To collect or solicit through a public call. To gather submissions, opinions, or materials from the public.
23. 折腾 zhē teng To toss about; to torment; to go through trouble; to make a fuss over something.
24. 枕头 zhěn tou A pillow; the cushion placed under the head while sleeping.
25. 折扣 zhé kòu Discount; reduction in price. A deduction from the regular price of goods or services.
26. 这样一来 zhè yàng yī lái In this way; as a result; consequently. Transitional phrase indicating a result or consequence.
27. 真假 zhēn jiǎ Authenticity versus fakeness; whether something is genuine or false. The question of truth or deception.
28. 照料 zhào liào To take care of; to look after; to attend to someone or something.
29. 遮 zhē To cover; to block; to shield; to conceal.
30. 振奋 zhèn fèn To be inspired and invigorated; to rouse one's spirits. Describes a surge of motivation and emotional energy in response to good news or ...
31. 睁 zhēng To open one's eyes. The physical action of widening the eyelids to see.
32. 蒸 zhēng To steam; to cook by steaming. Also used for evaporation or rising vapour.
33. 真情 zhēn qíng Genuine feelings; sincere emotions. The truth of one's heart, especially in the context of interpersonal relationships or artistic expres...
34. 折叠 zhé dié To fold; to fold up. The action of bending something flat onto itself.
35. 珍藏 zhēn cáng To treasure and keep; a treasured collection. To carefully preserve something of great personal or cultural value.
36. 镇定 zhèn dìng Calm and composed; unruffled in the face of difficulty or crisis. Also used as a verb meaning to calm down or steady oneself.
37. 折合 zhé hé To convert; to amount to; to be equivalent to. Converting one unit or currency to another.
38. 针灸 zhēn jiǔ Acupuncture and moxibustion. Traditional Chinese medical treatment using needles and heat therapy.
39. 折射 zhé shè To refract; refraction. The bending of light when passing through different media; figuratively, to reflect or reveal.
40. 肇事 zhào shì To cause an accident; to be responsible for an incident. Often refers to traffic accidents.
41. 真挚 zhēn zhì Sincere; heartfelt; genuine and earnest. Describes emotions, attitudes, or expressions that come from deep within.
42. 症结 zhēng jié The crux of a problem; the key issue at the heart of a difficulty. The root cause that must be addressed.
43. 争光 zhēng guāng To win glory for; to bring honour to. To achieve something that reflects well on one's family, school, or country.
44. 这会儿 zhè huìr Right now; at this moment; at present. Colloquial expression for the current moment in time.
45. 争气 zhēng qì To be a credit to; to make a good showing. To live up to expectations and not disappoint those who believe in you.
46. 珍视 zhēn shì To cherish; to hold in high regard. To treat something or someone as precious and worthy of care.
47. 遮盖 zhē gài To cover up; to conceal; to mask. Used for physically covering or figuratively hiding something.
48. 针锋相对 zhēn fēng xiāng duì Tit for tat; to be diametrically opposed; to confront directly. Describes sharp confrontation where neither side yields.
49. 振作 zhèn zuò To pull oneself together; to brace up; to overcome low spirits and regain energy and determination.
50. 照例 zhào lì As usual; as a rule; following established practice.
51. 照办 zhào bàn To act accordingly; to follow instructions exactly; to do as told.
52. 争先恐后 zhēng xiān kǒng hòu To vie with each other to be first; to scramble. Everyone rushing forward, each afraid of falling behind the others.
53. 兆头 zhào tou Omen; sign; portent. An indication or sign of something about to happen.
54. 珍重 zhēn zhòng To take good care of oneself; to cherish one's health and wellbeing. Also used as a heartfelt farewell expression meaning 'take care'.
55. 争分夺秒 zhēng fēn duó miǎo To race against time; to seize every minute and second. Working with extreme urgency to save time.