L HSK 4 Vocabulary

Browse 48 HSK 4 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under L.

Pinyin L

垃圾 lā jī Garbage; rubbish; trash. Refers to waste or discarded material, and figuratively to anything of poor quality or uselessness.
拉开 lā kāi To pull open; to draw apart; to widen (a gap). Describes the action of pulling something open or increasing the distance between two things.
辣 là Spicy; hot (taste). Describes a pungent, burning sensation from chilli or similar ingredients.
来不及 lái bù jí To not have enough time; too late to do something. Expresses that there is insufficient time to complete an action.
来得及 lái de jí To have enough time; there's still time to do something. Expresses that there is sufficient time to complete an action.
来源 lái yuán Source; origin. The place or thing from which something originates or is obtained.
老公 lǎo gōng Husband (colloquial). An informal, affectionate term used by a wife to refer to or address her husband.
老家 lǎo jiā Hometown; native place; ancestral home. The place where one was born and raised, or where one's family originally came from.
老婆 lǎo po Wife (colloquial). An informal, affectionate term used by a husband to refer to or address his wife.
老实 lǎo shi Honest; frank; well-behaved; obedient. Describes a person who is truthful, straightforward, and does not cause trouble.
乐趣 lè qù Pleasure; joy; delight; fun. The enjoyment or satisfaction derived from an activity or experience.
泪 lèi Tear; teardrop. Refers to the liquid that flows from the eyes when crying or due to irritation.
泪水 lèi shuǐ Tears; teardrops. A slightly more literary or emphatic way to say tears, often used in emotional or written contexts.
类型 lèi xíng Type; category; genre. Used to classify things into groups based on shared characteristics.
冷静 lěng jìng Calm; cool-headed; composed. Describes a state of being unemotional and rational, especially under pressure.
厘米 lí mǐ Centimetre. The standard metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
离不开 lí bu kāi Cannot do without; cannot be separated from. Expresses strong dependence on someone or something.
力气 lì qi Physical strength; effort. Refers to the muscular power or exertion needed to do something.
历史 lì shǐ History. Refers to past events, the academic study of the past, or the historical record of a place or thing.
立即 lì jí Immediately; at once; right away. A formal adverb indicating that an action happens without any delay.
利息 lì xī Interest (on money). The extra amount paid or earned on a loan or savings deposit over time.
利益 lì yì Interest; benefit; profit. Refers to advantages or gains, especially in business, politics, or group contexts.
俩 liǎ Two (people); a pair; both. A colloquial contraction of 两个, used specifically for counting two people.
良好 liáng hǎo Good; fine; favourable. A slightly formal adjective describing a satisfactory or positive condition.
量 liáng To measure; to take measurements. The act of determining the size, length, weight, or amount of something.
粮食 liáng shi Grain; food; cereals. A general term for staple crops such as rice, wheat, and corn used as food.
两边 liǎng biān Both sides; either side. Refers to the two sides of something, whether physical locations or parties in a discussion.
疗养 liáo yǎng To convalesce; to recuperate. To rest and receive treatment in order to recover one's health.
了不起 liǎo bu qǐ Amazing; remarkable; extraordinary. Used to praise someone or something as impressive or outstanding.
了解 liǎo jiě To understand; to find out about; to be familiar with. To gain knowledge or information about something or someone.
列车 liè chē Train; railway train. A formal term for a train, used especially in official announcements and schedules.
列入 liè rù To include in; to list as; to be placed on. To officially include something into a list, category, or plan.
列为 liè wéi To classify as; to designate as; to rank as. To formally categorize or designate something with a particular status or classification.
零食 líng shí Snacks; between-meal food. Small food items eaten outside of regular mealtimes.
流传 liú chuán To spread; to circulate; to be passed down. For stories, customs, or ideas to be transmitted from person to person or generation to gener...
楼梯 lóu tī Stairs; staircase. A set of steps for going between floors of a building.
陆地 lù dì Land; dry land. The solid part of the earth's surface, as opposed to water.
陆续 lù xù One after another; successively; in succession. Indicating that things happen in a continuous but not simultaneous manner.
录取 lù qǔ To admit; to enroll; to accept. To officially accept someone into a school, program, or organization after selection.
律师 lǜ shī Lawyer; attorney. A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.
轮船 lún chuán Ship; steamer; steamship. A large vessel powered by an engine, used for transporting passengers or cargo by water.
轮椅 lún yǐ Wheelchair. A chair fitted with wheels, used by people who cannot walk or have difficulty walking.
轮子 lún zi Wheel. A circular component that rotates on an axle, used in vehicles and machinery.
论文 lùn wén Thesis; dissertation; academic paper. A formal written work presenting research, analysis, or arguments on a specific topic.
落 luò To fall; to drop; to decline; to leave behind. A versatile verb describing downward movement or being left in a place.
列 liè To list; to arrange in a row; to enumerate (V); (measure word for trains and linear formations) (M). Used both for arranging items in ord...
轮 lún Wheel; round; turn; to take turns. Used as a noun (wheel/round), verb (to rotate/take turns), or measure word (a round or cycle).
临时 lín shí Temporary; makeshift; at the last minute. Describes something arranged or done for a short period or on short notice.