HSK 7-9 — 制品 to 朱红

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 制品 to 朱红, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 中国画 zhōng guó huà Chinese painting; traditional Chinese art. A painting style using ink and brush on silk or rice paper.
2. 中型 zhōng xíng Medium-sized; mid-sized. Between small and large in scale or capacity.
3. 中旬 zhōng xún The middle ten days of a month; mid-month. Days 11-20 of any month.
4. 中止 zhōng zhǐ To suspend; to discontinue; to abort. Stopping something in the middle before completion.
5. 中立 zhōng lì Neutral; to remain neutral. Not taking sides in a conflict or dispute.
6. 中途 zhōng tú Midway; en route; halfway through. The middle portion of a journey or process.
7. 仲裁 zhòng cái Arbitration; to arbitrate. Resolution of a dispute by an impartial third party outside of court.
8. 众人 zhòng rén Everyone; all the people present; the crowd. The collective group of people in a situation.
9. 众志成城 zhòng zhì chéng chéng Unity is strength; when people are united, they become an impregnable fortress. Collective will achieves the impossible.
10. 众所周知 zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī As everyone knows; it is common knowledge. Introducing a widely known fact.
11. 制品 zhì pǐn A product; a manufactured article. Items made from raw materials through processing or production.
12. 制止 zhì zhǐ To stop; to prevent; to put an end to. Taking action to halt an undesirable behaviour or situation.
13. 周到 zhōu dào Thoughtful; considerate; thorough in attention to detail. Describes service, care, or arrangements that leave nothing to be desired.
14. 周密 zhōu mì Meticulous; thorough; carefully thought out. Describes planning, arrangements, or reasoning that is comprehensive and leaves no gaps.
15. 周旋 zhōu xuán To deal with; to maneuver; to socialize strategically. To handle difficult situations or people through skillful interaction.
16. 周边 zhōu biān Periphery; surrounding area; vicinity. Also refers to merchandise or accessories related to a main product.
17. 忠于 zhōng yú To be loyal to; to be faithful to. Devoted allegiance to a person, principle, or cause.
18. 忠实 zhōng shí Faithful; loyal; true to. Adhering closely to the original or being reliably devoted.
19. 忠诚 zhōng chéng Loyal; faithful; loyalty. Devoted and true to a person, cause, or duty.
20. 忠贞 zhōng zhēn Loyal and steadfast; unwavering fidelity. Devotion that remains constant through hardship.
21. 昼夜 zhòu yè Day and night; around the clock. Refers to the full 24-hour cycle or continuous, uninterrupted activity.
22. 智商 zhì shāng Intelligence quotient; IQ. A measure of intellectual ability based on standardised tests.
23. 朱红 zhū hóng Vermilion; bright red; cinnabar red. A vivid, warm red color with orange undertones, traditionally made from cinnabar.
24. 治学 zhì xué To pursue scholarship; to engage in academic study. The approach and methods one uses in scholarly research.
25. 治愈 zhì yù To cure; to heal. The process of recovering from illness or emotional wounds.
26. 滞后 zhì hòu To lag behind; delayed; trailing. Failing to keep pace with development or expectations.
27. 滞留 zhì liú To be stranded; to be detained; to remain stuck somewhere. Unable to leave or proceed as planned.
28. 皱 zhòu To wrinkle; wrinkle; crease. Describes the formation of folds in skin, fabric, or surfaces, or the folds themselves.
29. 种族 zhǒng zú Race; ethnic group. A category of humans sharing physical or genetic characteristics.
30. 秩序 zhì xù Order; sequence; proper arrangement. The state of being organised according to rules or principles.
31. 窒息 zhì xī To suffocate; to choke; asphyxiation. The state of being unable to breathe due to lack of air.
32. 终生 zhōng shēng Lifelong; for one's entire life. Spanning from a point until death.
33. 终究 zhōng jiū Eventually; after all; in the end. Something that will happen despite obstacles or delays.
34. 终结 zhōng jié To end; to conclude; to terminate. The final ending of something that has run its course.
35. 置 zhì To place; to put; to set. A formal character for positioning or arranging something.
36. 肿瘤 zhǒng liú Tumour; neoplasm. An abnormal mass of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell growth.
37. 致 zhì To cause; to send; to deliver. A versatile character indicating causing a result or conveying something.
38. 致力于 zhì lì yú To be devoted to; to commit oneself to. Dedicating one's efforts toward a particular cause or goal.
39. 致命 zhì mìng Fatal; deadly; lethal. Capable of causing death or catastrophic failure.
40. 致富 zhì fù To become wealthy; to get rich. The process or methods of achieving financial prosperity.
41. 致敬 zhì jìng To pay tribute; to salute; to show respect. A formal expression of honour or admiration.
42. 致辞 zhì cí To deliver a speech; an address or formal remarks. The act of making a formal statement at an event.
43. 衷心 zhōng xīn Heartfelt; sincere; from the bottom of one's heart. Expressing genuine inner feelings.
44. 质地 zhì dì Texture; material quality. The physical properties and feel of a material or substance.
45. 质朴 zhì pǔ Simple and unadorned; plain and genuine. Characterised by natural simplicity without artificial embellishment.
46. 质疑 zhì yí To question; to doubt; to challenge the validity of. Expressing scepticism about something's truth or correctness.
47. 质问 zhì wèn To question closely; to interrogate; to challenge. Demanding an explanation in a confrontational manner.
48. 重中之重 zhòng zhōng zhī zhòng Top priority; the most important of all; paramount concern. Emphasizes something as the highest priority among priorities.
49. 重任 zhòng rèn Important task; heavy responsibility; vital mission. A duty that carries significant weight and consequence.
50. 重伤 zhòng shāng Serious injury; severe wound. A physical injury that is life-threatening or causes significant impairment.
51. 重创 zhòng chuāng To inflict heavy losses; to deal a severe blow. Used for serious damage to military forces, organizations, or individuals.
52. 重型 zhòng xíng Heavy-duty; heavy type; for large-scale or intense purposes. Describes equipment, vehicles, or conditions of significant scale.
53. 重心 zhòng xīn Center of gravity; focal point; core emphasis. The central point where weight is balanced, or the main focus of attention.
54. 重量级 zhòng liàng jí Heavyweight; major league; of great importance or influence. Originally from boxing, now widely used metaphorically.
55. 骤然 zhòu rán Suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden. Describes something happening unexpectedly and rapidly.