HSK 7-9 — 庄稼 to 自立

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 庄稼 to 自立, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 资讯 zī xùn Information; news; intelligence. Data or knowledge that keeps one informed.
2. 资本主义 zī běn zhǔ yì Capitalism; the capitalist system. An economic system based on private ownership and free markets.
3. 自称 zì chēng To claim to be; to call oneself; to profess. Declaring one's own identity or status.
4. 姿势 zī shì Posture; pose; stance; position. The way in which a body is positioned or held.
5. 追踪 zhuī zōng To track; to trace; to follow the trail of. To monitor movement or investigate by following clues.
6. 资深 zī shēn Senior; veteran; experienced. Having extensive experience and expertise in a particular field.
7. 兹 zī This; hereby; now; here. A formal demonstrative pronoun used in official documents.
8. 姿态 zī tài Attitude; posture; stance; bearing. The manner in which one presents oneself, physically or figuratively.
9. 准则 zhǔn zé Criterion; principle; standard; guideline. A rule or principle used as a basis for judgment or behavior.
10. 着手 zhuó shǒu To start; to set about; to begin working on. To commence action on a task or project.
11. 卓越 zhuó yuè Outstanding; excellent; distinguished; remarkable. Exceptionally high quality or achievement that stands above others.
12. 自发 zì fā Spontaneous; voluntary; self-initiated. Arising naturally without external direction.
13. 滋味 zī wèi Taste; flavor; feeling. The sensation of flavor, or the emotional experience of something.
14. 撞击 zhuàng jī To strike; to collide; to crash into. A forceful impact between objects.
15. 庄园 zhuāng yuán Manor; estate; plantation. A large rural property including land and buildings, often historically associated with nobility.
16. 着想 zhuó xiǎng To consider; to think about someone's interests; to have someone in mind. Showing concern for another's wellbeing.
17. 追逐 zhuī zhú To chase; to pursue; to run after. Active pursuit of something, whether physical or abstract goals.
18. 子孙 zǐ sūn Descendants; offspring; posterity. Children, grandchildren, and future generations.
19. 追溯 zhuī sù To trace back; to date back to; to retrospect. To investigate or follow something back to its origin.
20. 着力 zhuó lì To focus efforts on; to concentrate on; to apply strength to. Directing energy and attention toward a specific goal.
21. 准许 zhǔn xǔ To permit; to allow; to grant permission. Formal authorization for someone to do something.
22. 着重 zhuó zhòng To emphasize; to stress; to focus on. To give special attention or importance to something.
23. 着实 zhuó shí Indeed; truly; really; quite. An adverb emphasizing the genuineness or intensity of something.
24. 追随 zhuī suí To follow; to pursue; to be a follower of. To follow someone as a leader, model, or inspiration.
25. 桩 zhuāng Stake; pile; post. Also a measure word for matters, affairs, or incidents.
26. 状元 zhuàng yuan Top scholar; first-place examinee. The highest scorer in the imperial examination; now used for top performers in any field.
27. 自负 zì fù Conceited; arrogant; or to bear responsibility oneself. Either excessive self-regard or self-responsibility.
28. 装扮 zhuāng bàn To dress up; to disguise; to decorate oneself. To alter appearance through clothing, makeup, or accessories.
29. 壮 zhuàng Strong; robust; magnificent. Describes physical strength, prime of life, or impressive grandeur.
30. 子弟 zǐ dì Sons and younger brothers; children; disciples; youth from a certain group.
31. 庄严 zhuāng yán Solemn; dignified; majestic. Having an air of gravity, formality, and reverence.
32. 滋润 zī rùn Moist; nourishing; comfortable. To moisten or enrich, or a state of being well-nourished.
33. 自立 zì lì To be independent; to stand on one's own; self-reliant. The ability to support oneself without depending on others.
34. 追赶 zhuī gǎn To chase; to pursue; to catch up with. To run after someone or something, or to strive to match a higher standard.
35. 追问 zhuī wèn To question closely; to press for answers; to follow up with questions. To persistently inquire for more details.
36. 着眼 zhuó yǎn To focus on; to have one's eye on; to look at from the perspective of. Directing attention to a specific aspect.
37. 幢 zhuàng Measure word for buildings. Used to count structures like houses, towers, and edifices.
38. 资历 zī lì Qualifications; seniority; credentials. One's professional experience, background, and track record.
39. 坠 zhuì To fall; to drop; to plummet. Describes objects falling downward due to gravity, or figuratively declining rapidly.
40. 自费 zì fèi At one's own expense; self-funded. Paying for something oneself rather than being sponsored.
41. 自卑 zì bēi Inferiority complex; low self-esteem; to feel inferior. The feeling of being less worthy than others.
42. 壮丽 zhuàng lì Magnificent; majestic; grand and beautiful. Describing scenery or achievements of impressive scale and beauty.
43. 着眼于 zhuó yǎn yú To focus on; with a view to; from the perspective of. A prepositional phrase indicating strategic focus.
44. 自力更生 zì lì gēng shēng Self-reliance; regeneration through one's own efforts. To achieve development through one's own strength without external help.
45. 自理 zì lǐ To take care of oneself; to handle by oneself; self-care. Managing one's own affairs independently.
46. 拙劣 zhuō liè Clumsy; crude; inferior; poor quality. Describing work, skills, or methods that are poorly executed.
47. 追悼会 zhuī dào huì Memorial service; funeral ceremony. A formal gathering to mourn and honor the deceased.
48. 追尾 zhuī wěi Rear-end collision; to rear-end. A traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of another.
49. 庄稼 zhuāng jia Crops; farm produce. Plants cultivated for food, especially grains and vegetables grown in fields.
50. 着落 zhuó luò Whereabouts; source; settlement. A place or solution where something can be found or resolved.
51. 壮实 zhuàng shi Sturdy; robust; strongly built. Describing a person or animal with a solid, muscular physique.
52. 壮胆 zhuàng dǎn To embolden; to boost courage; to steel oneself. To summon or strengthen courage before facing something daunting.
53. 灼热 zhuó rè Scorching; burning hot; searing. Extremely high temperature that can burn or cause discomfort.
54. 捉迷藏 zhuō mí cáng Hide and seek; to play hide and seek. A children's game where one person searches for others who are hiding.
55. 酌情 zhuó qíng At one's discretion; as appropriate; to consider the circumstances. To make decisions based on specific situations.