HSK 7-9 — 磅 to 以

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 12 words from 磅 to 以, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

All HSK 7-9 Vocabulary in This Chapter (12)

1. 一头 yī tóu Headlong; one end. As an adverb, suddenly or directly into. As a measure word, for large animals.
2. 不定 bù dìng Uncertain; indefinite. As an adverb, perhaps or maybe.
3. 以 yǐ With; by means of; in order to. As a preposition or conjunction, indicating method, purpose, or basis.
4. 分明 fēn míng Clearly; distinctly. As an adjective, clear-cut or obvious.
5. 怪不得 guài bu de No wonder; so that explains it. As an adverb, expressing sudden understanding.
6. 早日 zǎo rì At an early date; soon. As an adverb, expressing hope for something to happen quickly.
7. 来回 lái huí Back and forth; round trip. As a noun, a round-trip journey.
8. 磅 bàng Pound (unit of weight); scale. As a measure word, approximately 0.45 kilograms.
9. 虚 xū Empty; false; weak. As an adjective, hollow, modest, or physically weak.
10. 难怪 nán guài No wonder; it is not surprising that. As an adverb, expressing understanding of a previously puzzling situation.
11. 顺手 shùn shǒu Conveniently; smoothly. As an adjective, handy or easy to use.
12. 顺路 shùn lù On the way; along the route. As an adverb, conveniently while passing by.