HSK 7-9 — 煲 to 演绎

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 煲 to 演绎, spanning nuanced meanings across formal registers, specialised domains, and idiomatic expression.

Themes

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

1. 罗 luó A net for catching birds; a sieve; to arrange or display; to collect or gather. Also a common surname (Luo).
2. 武装 wǔ zhuāng Arms; military equipment; armed forces. As a verb, to arm or equip militarily.
3. 计 jì A plan; scheme; stratagem; to count or calculate; to plan or devise. Encompasses both the act of calculation and the broader notion of st...
4. 吻 wěn Kiss; lips. As a verb, to kiss.
5. 布局 bù jú Layout; arrangement; strategic deployment. The overall plan or spatial organisation of elements in a system, space, or strategy.
6. 协定 xié dìng Agreement; accord; pact. As a verb, to reach an agreement or negotiate terms.
7. 人道 rén dào Humanity; humanitarianism; humane; the way of being human. Refers to humanitarian principles, humane treatment, or the moral path of huma...
8. 集会 jí huì An assembly; a gathering; to assemble or convene in a group. Refers to organised meetings or gatherings of people for a common purpose.
9. 封建 fēng jiàn Feudal; pertaining to feudalism. In modern usage, also describes outdated, patriarchal, or oppressively traditional attitudes and social ...
10. 理事 lǐ shì A director or board member; to manage affairs. Refers to a member of a governing board of an organisation, or the act of handling and man...
11. 老大 lǎo dà The eldest child; the boss or leader; greatly or extremely. Can refer to the firstborn in a family, the head of a group, or function as a...
12. 分歧 fēn qí Divergence; disagreement; a difference of opinion or approach between parties. Refers to a point at which views or directions split apart.
13. 规矩 guī ju Rules; norms; conventions; propriety. As a noun, refers to established rules of conduct; as an adjective, describes someone who is well-b...
14. 灰 huī Ash; dust; grey colour. As a noun, refers to ash or powdery residue; as an adjective, describes the colour grey or a dispirited, discoura...
15. 生死 shēng sǐ Life and death; a matter of life or death. As a modifier, vital, critical, or desperate.
16. 演绎 yǎn yì To deduce; to interpret; to perform. As a noun, deduction or rendition.
17. 三角 sān jiǎo Triangle; triangular; three-cornered. Refers to the geometric shape with three sides and three angles, and by extension anything having t...
18. 比喻 bǐ yù A metaphor or simile; to compare one thing to another in order to explain or illustrate. A fundamental figure of speech.
19. 私下 sī xià In private; privately; behind the scenes. As an adverb, secretly or unofficially.
20. 禁忌 jìn jì A taboo; something forbidden or off-limits; to regard as taboo. Refers to culturally, socially, or religiously prohibited actions, topics...
21. 拳 quán A fist; boxing; martial arts; to curl into a fist shape. Refers to the closed hand, combat sports, and traditional Chinese martial arts.
22. 口头 kǒu tóu Oral; verbal; spoken. Refers to communication or agreements made by speaking rather than in writing.
23. 顶尖 dǐng jiān Top-tier; at the very pinnacle; the most outstanding or elite. Refers to the highest level of achievement, quality, or excellence.
24. 低调 dī diào Low-key; understated; keeping a low profile. Describes someone or something that avoids drawing attention or making a grand display.
25. 缺失 quē shī Deficiency; absence; lack; to be missing or lacking. Refers to the state of something being absent when it should be present.
26. 顾虑 gù lǜ A concern, reservation, or worry that holds one back from acting; to have reservations or misgivings about something.
27. 家用 jiā yòng Household; for domestic use; household expenses. As an adjective, describes items designed for home rather than commercial or industrial ...
28. 框 kuàng A frame; a border; to frame or enclose. Refers to the structural border around pictures, doors, or windows, and metaphorically to boundar...
29. 露天 lù tiān Open-air; outdoors; exposed to the sky. Describes locations, activities, or facilities that are not covered by a roof or enclosed structure.
30. 漆 qī Lacquer; paint; varnish; to paint or lacquer. Refers to the coating material and the action of applying it to surfaces.
31. 光彩 guāng cǎi Lustre; brilliance; glory; honour. Describes a radiant, glorious quality — either literal (dazzling light) or figurative (honour and dist...
32. 高龄 gāo líng Advanced age; old age; a very senior age. As an adjective, describes something or someone associated with being very old.
33. 体面 tǐ miàn Dignity; respectability; face. As an adjective, decent, respectable, or presentable.
34. 沿途 yán tú Along the way; en route. As an adverb, throughout the journey.
35. 深情 shēn qíng Deep affection; profound love. As an adjective, deeply affectionate or sentimental.
36. 尖端 jiān duān The pointed tip or apex of something; cutting-edge; state-of-the-art. Refers to the most advanced level in technology, science, or a fiel...
37. 能耐 néng nai Ability; capability; skill. Refers to a person's competence or talent to accomplish tasks, often used in colloquial speech.
38. 反面 fǎn miàn The reverse side; the negative or opposite aspect; the wrong side of something. Also used to refer to a negative example or the antagonis...
39. 教条 jiào tiáo Dogma; rigid doctrine; doctrinaire beliefs. As an adjective, describes a rigid, inflexible adherence to rules or ideology without regard ...
40. 神气 shén qì Spirited demeanor; proud air. As an adjective, cocky, smug, or full of oneself.
41. 好歹 hǎo dǎi Good and bad; whether good or bad; regardless; at any rate. As a noun, refers to outcomes both good and bad; as an adverb, means 'at leas...
42. 锯 jù A saw; to saw. A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting wood or other materials, and the action of cutting with such a tool.
43. 下意识 xià yì shí Subconscious; unconscious. As an adverb, subconsciously or instinctively.
44. 祸害 huò hai A scourge; harmful person or thing; harm or damage caused. As a verb, to harm, ruin, or cause trouble for someone or something.
45. 新潮 xīn cháo New trend; new wave; fashionable. As an adjective, trendy or modern.
46. 锈 xiù Rust; corrosion. As a verb, to rust or become corroded.
47. 回味 huí wèi Aftertaste; lingering flavour; to savour or reflect on a past experience with pleasure. Describes the act of mentally reliving and apprec...
48. 健美 jiàn měi Bodybuilding; fitness and beauty; to have a well-proportioned and muscular physique. As an adjective, describes a healthy, athletic, and ...
49. 本分 běn fèn One's duty, proper role, or obligations within a social or professional position; honest and content with one's lot in life.
50. 威风 wēi fēng Imposing manner; impressive power; prestige. As an adjective, awe-inspiring or majestic.
51. 逊色 xùn sè Inferior; not as good as. Used to indicate something falls short in comparison.
52. 煲 bāo A clay or ceramic pot used for slow-cooking; to simmer or stew over low heat for an extended period. Used both as a noun (the vessel) and...
53. 苦心 kǔ xīn Painstaking effort; great pains; earnest intention. Refers to the dedicated effort and care invested in achieving something, often implyi...
54. 气派 qì pai Manner; style; imposing presence; grandeur. Refers to the impressive bearing, style, or appearance of a person, place, or thing.
55. 长效 cháng xiào Long-acting; producing sustained effects over an extended period. Describes mechanisms, policies, or substances whose impact is durable r...