S HSK 4 Vocabulary

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Pinyin S

伞 sǎn Umbrella; parasol. A portable device used for protection from rain or sun.
散 sàn To scatter; to disperse; to break up. Describes things spreading apart or people going their separate ways.
扫 sǎo To sweep; to clean with a broom. Also means to scan in modern usage.
色 sè Colour; hue; appearance. A foundational character appearing in many essential compounds.
色彩 sè cǎi Colour; hue; tint. Often used in artistic, literary, or abstract contexts to describe richness of colour.
森林 sēn lín Forest; woods. A large area densely covered with trees.
晒 shài To dry in the sun; to bask. In modern slang, to show off on social media.
闪 shǎn To flash; to sparkle; to dodge quickly. Describes a sudden burst of light or a quick evasive movement.
闪电 shǎn diàn Lightning. The flash of light produced during a thunderstorm.
善良 shàn liáng Kind-hearted; good-natured. Describes a person with a genuinely kind and gentle character.
善于 shàn yú To be good at; to excel at. Indicates proficiency in a particular area.
伤害 shāng hài To harm; to hurt; to injure. Refers to causing physical or emotional damage.
商务 shāng wù Business; commerce; commercial affairs. Refers to formal business activities and matters.
赏 shǎng To appreciate; to enjoy; to admire; to reward. Used for enjoying beauty or bestowing a reward.
上个月 shàng ge yuè Last month. Refers to the month immediately before the current one.
上楼 shàng lóu To go upstairs; to go up to a higher floor.
上门 shàng mén To come to the door; to visit someone's home; to make a house call.
烧 shāo To burn; to cook; to roast; to have a fever. A versatile verb covering fire, cooking, and body temperature.
设施 shè shī Facilities; installations; infrastructure. Equipment or systems established for a particular purpose.
设置 shè zhì To set up; to establish; to configure. Also a noun meaning settings or configuration.
申请 shēn qǐng To apply; to apply for; to submit an application. Used for formal requests.
身材 shēn cái Figure; physique; build. Refers to the shape and proportions of a person's body.
身份 shēn fèn Identity; status; capacity. Refers to who a person is or their social role.
身高 shēn gāo Height (of a person). Specifically refers to how tall a person is.
深厚 shēn hòu Deep; profound; solid. Describes feelings, relationships, or foundations that are strong and well-established.
神话 shén huà Myth; mythology; legend. Traditional stories involving gods, heroes, or supernatural events.
神秘 shén mì Mysterious; enigmatic; secretive. Describes something hard to understand or full of secrets.
甚至 shèn zhì Even; so much so that; to the point that. Introduces an extreme or surprising case.
失望 shī wàng Disappointed; to lose hope. The feeling when expectations are not met.
失业 shī yè To be unemployed; to lose one's job; unemployment.
诗 shī Poem; poetry; verse. A literary composition with attention to rhythm and expression.
诗人 shī rén Poet; a person who writes poetry.
湿 shī Wet; damp; moist.
实施 shí shī To implement; to carry out; to put into effect.
实用 shí yòng Practical; functional; useful in real life.
食堂 shí táng Canteen; cafeteria; dining hall.
使劲 shǐ jìn To exert force; to make an effort; to try hard.
士兵 shì bīng Soldier; serviceman; enlisted member of the military.
市区 shì qū Urban area; city centre; downtown area.
似的 shì de Similar to; like; as if. A particle used to express resemblance or comparison.
事物 shì wù Things; objects; phenomena. Refers to matters and objects in a general, abstract sense.
事先 shì xiān In advance; beforehand; prior to an event.
试卷 shì juàn Exam paper; test paper.
是否 shì fǒu Whether or not; if. A formal way to ask about or state a yes/no condition.
收回 shōu huí To take back; to withdraw; to retract.
收获 shōu huò Harvest; gains; to reap. Refers to both literal crop harvesting and figurative gains from experience.
收益 shōu yì Revenue; profit; returns. Financial gains from investment, business, or other economic activity.
手工 shǒu gōng Handmade; handicraft; manual work done by hand rather than by machine.
手里 shǒu li In one's hand(s); in hand. Indicates something being held or possessed.
手术 shǒu shù Surgery; surgical operation. A medical procedure involving cutting into the body.
手套 shǒu tào Gloves; mittens. A covering for the hand worn for warmth, protection, or hygiene.
守 shǒu To guard; to keep watch; to defend; to abide by.
首 shǒu A measure word used for poems and songs.
受不了 shòu bu liǎo Cannot stand; cannot bear; unbearable.
售货员 shòu huò yuán Shop assistant; salesperson; sales clerk.
叔叔 shū shu Uncle (father's younger brother); a polite form of address for a man of one's parents' generation.
舒适 shū shì Comfortable; cosy; pleasant and relaxing.
熟练 shú liàn Skilled; proficient; practised. Having mastered a skill through repetition.
暑假 shǔ jià Summer vacation; summer holiday. The break from school during the hot season.
树林 shù lín Woods; grove; a small area of trees growing closely together.
树叶 shù yè Tree leaf; tree leaves. The foliage of a tree.
数据 shù jù Data; statistics; figures. Information in numerical or factual form.
数码 shù mǎ Digital; relating to digital technology and electronic devices.
刷 shuā To brush; to scrub; to swipe. A sweeping or scrubbing motion.
刷牙 shuā yá To brush one's teeth. A daily hygiene routine.
刷子 shuā zi Brush; a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or scrubbing.
帅 shuài Handsome; good-looking; cool. Used to describe an attractive male appearance or a stylish action.
帅哥 shuài gē Handsome guy; good-looking man. A casual term of address or description for an attractive young man.
率先 shuài xiān To take the lead; to be the first to do something.
睡着 shuì zháo To fall asleep; to have fallen asleep.
顺序 shùn xù Order; sequence; the arrangement of things one after another.
说服 shuō fú To persuade; to convince. To talk someone into accepting an idea or doing something.
思考 sī kǎo To think; to ponder; to reflect on. Deep, careful thinking about something.
似乎 sì hū Seemingly; apparently; it seems that. Expresses uncertainty or an impression.
松 sōng Loose; to loosen; to relax. The opposite of tight.
松树 sōng shù Pine tree. An evergreen coniferous tree.
塑料 sù liào Plastic; a synthetic material made from polymers.
塑料袋 sù liào dài Plastic bag. A bag made of thin, flexible plastic.
酸 suān Sour; acidic. One of the five basic tastes.
酸奶 suān nǎi Yogurt. A fermented dairy product with a sour taste.
随手 suí shǒu Casually; conveniently; without extra effort. Doing something in passing.
孙女 sūn nǚ Granddaughter (son's daughter). A paternal granddaughter.
孙子 sūn zi Grandson (son's son). A paternal grandson.
缩短 suō duǎn To shorten; to reduce; to cut short. Making something shorter in time or length.
缩小 suō xiǎo To reduce; to shrink; to make smaller in size or scale.
失败 shī bài To fail; to be defeated; to lose (V); defeated; unsuccessful (Adj). The most common word for failing to achieve a goal or losing in a com...
说不定 shuō bu dìng Hard to say; cannot be determined (V); maybe; perhaps; possibly (Adv). Expresses uncertainty about an outcome, often with a hint of mild ...