C HSK 4 Vocabulary

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Pinyin C

擦 cā To wipe; to rub; to clean by wiping. A common action verb for cleaning surfaces.
材料 cái liào Material; ingredient; data. Refers to raw materials, cooking ingredients, or documentary evidence.
财产 cái chǎn Property; assets. Refers to possessions of monetary value, including real estate, savings, and belongings.
财富 cái fù Wealth; fortune; riches. Refers to an abundance of valuable resources or possessions.
采访 cǎi fǎng To interview; an interview. Used for journalistic interviews where a reporter gathers information.
参考 cān kǎo To refer to; to consult. Used when looking at existing materials or opinions for guidance or comparison.
参与 cān yù To participate in; to be involved in. Describes active engagement in an activity, project, or discussion.
操场 cāo chǎng Sports field; playground. The open area at a school or campus used for exercise and sports activities.
操作 cāo zuò To operate; to handle. Refers to the process of controlling or using a machine, device, or system.
测 cè To measure; to test. A concise verb for checking, measuring, or assessing something.
测量 cè liáng To measure; to survey. The act of determining size, amount, distance, or other physical properties.
测试 cè shì To test; a test. Used for evaluating performance, quality, or ability through systematic examination.
曾 céng Once; formerly. An adverb indicating that something happened at some point in the past.
茶叶 chá yè Tea leaves; tea. Refers to the dried leaves of the tea plant used for brewing tea.
产品 chǎn pǐn Product; goods. An item produced through manufacturing, agriculture, or creative work.
长途 cháng tú Long-distance. Describes travel, communication, or transportation covering a great distance.
常识 cháng shí Common sense; common knowledge. Basic facts or understanding that most people are expected to know.
唱片 chàng piàn Record; album. A music recording, originally referring to vinyl records but now used broadly for any music release.
抄 chāo To copy; to transcribe. The act of writing down something by hand from another source.
抄写 chāo xiě To copy by hand; to transcribe. The deliberate act of writing something out from a source.
潮流 cháo liú Trend; fashion; current. Refers to the prevailing direction in style, thought, or social behaviour.
潮湿 cháo shī Damp; humid; moist. Describes an environment or surface that has excessive moisture.
彻底 chè dǐ Thorough; complete; utter. Describes doing something fully without leaving anything out.
沉默 chén mò Silent; to remain silent. The state of not speaking or making sound, often due to thought, sadness, or reluctance.
沉重 chén zhòng Heavy; weighty. Describes something physically heavy or emotionally burdensome.
称赞 chēng zàn To praise; to commend. Expressing approval and admiration for someone's actions, work, or character.
成人 chéng rén Adult; grown-up. A person who has reached the age of maturity.
诚实 chéng shí Honest; truthful. Describing a person who does not lie or deceive.
诚信 chéng xìn Integrity; trustworthiness. The quality of being honest and keeping one's promises.
承担 chéng dān To bear; to undertake; to shoulder. Taking on a duty, cost, risk, or responsibility.
承认 chéng rèn To admit; to acknowledge; to recognise. Accepting that something is true, often something one would prefer not to accept.
承受 chéng shòu To bear; to endure; to withstand. The ability to tolerate pressure, pain, or hardship.
程序 chéng xù Procedure; programme; process. A set of steps followed in a particular order, or a computer program.
吃惊 chī jīng To be surprised; to be shocked. A reaction to something unexpected.
迟到 chí dào To be late; to arrive late. Coming after the expected or scheduled time.
尺 chǐ A traditional Chinese unit of length (approximately one-third of a metre); also refers to a ruler or measuring stick.
尺寸 chǐ cùn Size; dimensions; measurements. The specific measurements of something, especially clothing or objects.
尺子 chǐ zi Ruler. A flat measuring tool used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths.
冲 chōng To rush; to rinse; to flush. A versatile verb meaning to move quickly or to wash with flowing water.
充电 chōng diàn To charge; to recharge. The act of supplying electrical energy to a battery or device.
充电器 chōng diàn qì Charger. A device used to charge batteries or electronic devices.
充分 chōng fèn Ample; sufficient; full. Having enough of something to meet needs completely.
虫子 chóng zi Insect; bug; worm. A general, everyday term for small crawling or flying creatures.
抽 chōu To draw out; to pull out; to extract. The act of pulling something from within a space.
抽奖 chōu jiǎng To draw a lottery; to raffle. The act of randomly selecting a winner for a prize.
抽烟 chōu yān To smoke (cigarettes or tobacco). The standard way to express the action of smoking.
出色 chū sè Outstanding; excellent; remarkable. Used to describe performance, ability, or results that exceed expectations.
出售 chū shòu To sell; to put up for sale. A somewhat formal word for selling goods, property, or services.
出席 chū xí To attend; to be present at (a meeting, ceremony, or formal event).
处于 chǔ yú To be in (a state, situation, or position). Used to describe a condition or status someone or something is in.
处 chù Place; location; spot. A measure word or noun referring to a specific point or location.
穿上 chuān shang To put on (clothing, shoes). The action of dressing oneself with a garment or footwear.
窗户 chuāng hu Window. An opening in a wall or roof fitted with glass to let in light and air.
窗台 chuāng tái Windowsill; window ledge. The flat surface at the bottom of a window frame.
窗子 chuāng zi Window. An alternative colloquial form of 窗户, referring to a window opening.
春季 chūn jì Spring season. The time of year between winter and summer.
纯 chún Pure; unmixed; simple. Describes something that is free of impurities or additional elements.
纯净水 chún jìng shuǐ Purified water; distilled water. Commercially bottled water that has been purified.
词汇 cí huì Vocabulary; words and phrases. The collection of words in a language or known by a person.
此 cǐ This; here. A formal or literary demonstrative pronoun equivalent to 这.
此外 cǐ wài Besides; in addition; moreover. A formal conjunction used to introduce supplementary information.
刺 cì To prick; to stab; to sting. Also a noun meaning thorn or splinter.
刺激 cì jī To stimulate; to provoke. Also a noun meaning stimulation or excitement.
从此 cóng cǐ From then on; since then; henceforth. An adverb marking a turning point after which things changed.
粗 cū Thick; coarse; rough. Describes something that has a large diameter or a rough texture.
粗心 cū xīn Careless; inattentive. Describes a tendency to overlook details or make mistakes due to lack of care.
促进 cù jìn To promote; to facilitate; to advance. Used for actions that help something develop or improve.
促使 cù shǐ To urge; to impel; to cause someone to do something. Emphasises an external force driving action.
促销 cù xiāo To promote sales; sales promotion. Activities designed to boost product sales.
措施 cuò shī Measure; step; action taken to deal with a situation. Typically refers to official or planned actions.
沉 chén To sink; to submerge (V); heavy; deep; low (Adj). Describes something going below a surface, or a deep, weighty quality in sound, mood, o...
潮 cháo Tide; trend; damp; fashionable. Can refer to ocean tides, social trends, or describe something as trendy or trendy.
传统 chuán tǒng Tradition; traditional. Refers to customs, practices, or values passed down through generations.