Y HSK 4 Vocabulary
Browse 84 HSK 4 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under Y.
Pinyin Y
- 牙 yá Tooth; teeth. Refers to the hard structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
- 牙刷 yá shuā Toothbrush. The tool used for cleaning teeth.
- 亚运会 Yà yùn huì The Asian Games. The largest multi-sport event in Asia, held every four years.
- 呀 ya Sentence-final or mid-sentence particle that softens tone, expresses surprise, enthusiasm, or gentle urging.
- 延长 yán cháng To extend; to prolong; to lengthen. Refers to making something last longer or making a physical object longer.
- 延期 yán qī To postpone; to defer; to delay. Refers to pushing a scheduled event or deadline to a later time.
- 延续 yán xù To continue; to last; to carry on. Describes something persisting or going on over time.
- 严 yán Strict; severe; stern. Describes a demanding standard, tight discipline, or a rigorous attitude.
- 严格 yán gé Strict; rigorous; exacting. Describes adherence to high or demanding standards without flexibility.
- 严重 yán zhòng Serious; severe; grave. Describes a situation, problem, or condition of significant concern or danger.
- 研究 yán jiū To research; to study; to investigate. Also used as a noun meaning research or study.
- 研究生 yán jiū shēng Graduate student; postgraduate student. A student studying for a master's or doctoral degree.
- 研制 yán zhì To develop; to research and manufacture. Refers to the process of researching and creating a new product, technology, or material.
- 盐 yán Salt. The common mineral used in cooking and food preservation.
- 眼镜 yǎn jìng Glasses; spectacles. Corrective lenses worn on the face to improve vision.
- 眼泪 yǎn lèi Tears. The fluid that flows from the eyes when crying or experiencing strong emotion.
- 眼里 yǎn li In one's eyes; in someone's view. Used to express a person's perspective or what they see or value.
- 演讲 yǎn jiǎng To give a speech; to deliver a lecture. Also used as a noun meaning a speech or address.
- 阳台 yáng tái Balcony. An outdoor platform projecting from the wall of a building, typically accessible from inside a flat.
- 养成 yǎng chéng To cultivate; to form; to develop. Refers to gradually building a habit, character trait, or ability through repeated practice.
- 腰 yāo Waist; lower back. The part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
- 摇 yáo To shake; to rock; to sway. Describes a back-and-forth or oscillating motion.
- 药物 yào wù Medicine; medication; drug. A substance used for treating illness or managing health conditions.
- 业余 yè yú Amateur; leisure; spare-time. Describes something done outside of one's profession, or done for enjoyment rather than payment.
- 叶子 yè zi Leaf; leaves. The flat, green parts of a plant or tree that grow from branches or stems.
- 医疗 yī liáo Medical care; healthcare. Relates to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- 医学 yī xué Medicine; medical science. The academic and scientific study of the human body, disease, and treatment.
- 依靠 yī kào To rely on; to depend on; to lean on. Also used as a noun meaning a support or something one can rely on.
- 依然 yī rán Still; as before; as ever. Indicates that a state, situation, or appearance remains unchanged over time.
- 一律 yī lǜ Without exception; uniformly; all. Indicates that a rule or state applies to every case with no exceptions.
- 一再 yī zài Repeatedly; again and again; time and again. Describes an action that occurs multiple times.
- 移 yí To move; to shift; to transfer. Describes changing the position of something or someone.
- 移动 yí dòng To move; to shift. Also used as an attributive adjective meaning mobile or portable.
- 移民 yí mín To emigrate or immigrate; an immigrant or emigrant. Refers to the act of permanently moving to another country, or to a person who has do...
- 遗产 yí chǎn Heritage; inheritance; legacy. Refers to property or wealth left by a deceased person, or to cultural and historical assets passed down t...
- 遗传 yí chuán Heredity; genetic inheritance. The passing of physical or genetic traits from parents to children through biological processes.
- 疑问 yí wèn Question; doubt; query. Something that is unclear or uncertain, or a question one wishes to have answered.
- 以及 yǐ jí As well as; and; along with. A formal conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, typically in written Chinese.
- 以内 yǐ nèi Within; inside (a specified limit or range). Used to indicate that something falls within a particular boundary, time frame, or quantity.
- 一般来说 yī bān lái shuō Generally speaking; in general; as a rule. Used to introduce a statement that is true in most cases but may have exceptions.
- 义务 yì wù Duty; obligation; moral or legal responsibility. Something one is bound to do, either by law, social norms, or moral conscience.
- 议论 yì lùn To comment on; to discuss; to talk about; discussion; commentary. Refers to talking about or evaluating someone or something, often in a ...
- 引 yǐn To lead; to guide; to draw. A versatile verb meaning to guide someone to a place, draw attention towards something, or cite a source.
- 引导 yǐn dǎo To guide; to lead; to direct. To show someone the correct path or to steer them in the right direction, whether physically, intellectuall...
- 引进 yǐn jìn To introduce; to bring in; to import. To adopt or incorporate something from outside — typically technology, talent, investment, or conce...
- 引起 yǐn qǐ To cause; to arouse; to trigger; to give rise to. To be the reason why something happens or why a feeling or reaction occurs.
- 应 yīng Should; ought to (yīng); to respond; to comply (yìng). As a modal verb it expresses obligation or expectation; as a main verb it means to...
- 英勇 yīng yǒng Brave; heroic; valiant. Describing someone who displays exceptional courage, especially in the face of danger or adversity.
- 营业 yíng yè To do business; to be open for business. Refers to a shop, restaurant, or company being in operation and serving customers.
- 赢得 yíng dé To win; to gain; to earn. Used when someone obtains something desirable through effort, competition, or ability.
- 影子 yǐng zi Shadow; silhouette; reflection. The dark shape cast by an object blocking light, or a faint image or trace of something.
- 勇敢 yǒng gǎn Brave; courageous. Describes someone who faces danger, difficulty, or fear without backing down.
- 勇气 yǒng qì Courage; bravery. The inner strength to face fear, danger, or difficulty.
- 用途 yòng tú Use; purpose; application. What something is used for or the range of uses it has.
- 优良 yōu liáng Excellent; fine; good quality. Describes something of superior or commendably high standard.
- 优美 yōu měi Graceful; elegant; beautiful. Describes something that is pleasing in an refined or aesthetically harmonious way.
- 优秀 yōu xiù Outstanding; excellent. Describes someone or something that stands out clearly above others in quality or achievement.
- 邮局 yóu jú Post office. The government-run institution for sending letters, parcels, and money orders.
- 有劲儿 yǒu jìnr Energetic; strong; exciting; fun. Describes having physical energy, or something being vigorous and enjoyable.
- 有趣 yǒu qù Interesting; fun; amusing. Describes something that arouses curiosity, enjoyment, or laughter.
- 有限 yǒu xiàn Limited; finite. Describes something that is restricted in quantity, scope, or extent.
- 幼儿园 yòu ér yuán Kindergarten; preschool. The educational institution for young children before they begin primary school, typically ages three to six.
- 于是 yú shì Therefore; so; as a result; thereupon. A conjunction used to introduce a consequence or the next step that follows naturally from a situa...
- 语法 yǔ fǎ Grammar. The system of rules governing the structure of sentences in a language.
- 语音 yǔ yīn Pronunciation; phonology; voice; speech sound. Refers to the sound system of a language or to synthesised/recorded voice.
- 玉 yù Jade. A precious stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty, hardness, and spiritual significance.
- 玉米 yù mǐ Corn; maize. A cereal grain originating from the Americas, now one of China's most widely grown crops.
- 预测 yù cè To predict; to forecast. To estimate what will happen in the future based on available information or analysis.
- 预订 yù dìng To reserve; to book in advance. To arrange to have something (a table, room, ticket) held for you at a future time.
- 遇 yù To meet; to encounter; to come across. To happen upon something or someone, often unexpectedly.
- 遇到 yù dào To run into; to encounter; to come across. To meet a person or situation unexpectedly.
- 遇见 yù jiàn To meet by chance; to encounter. To come across someone unexpectedly.
- 原料 yuán liào Raw material; ingredient. The basic materials used in manufacturing or cooking before they are processed or transformed.
- 原则 yuán zé Principle; rule. A fundamental standard or belief that guides behaviour and decision-making.
- 圆 yuán Round; circular; a circle. Describes a perfectly curved shape with no corners or edges. Also used figuratively to mean complete or satisf...
- 圆满 yuán mǎn Satisfactory; perfect; successful; complete. Describes an outcome that meets or exceeds expectations with no shortcomings.
- 约会 yuē huì A date; an appointment. To arrange to meet someone at a specific time and place; the meeting itself.
- 月底 yuè dǐ End of the month. The final days of a calendar month, typically referring to around the 25th to the last day.
- 阅读 yuè dú To read; reading. The activity of looking at and understanding written text.
- 运动会 yùn dòng huì Sports meet; athletic meeting; sports day. An organised event where athletes or students compete in various sports.
- 运动员 yùn dòng yuán Athlete; sportsperson. A person who trains in and competes in sports, either professionally or as a dedicated amateur.
- 运气 yùn qi Luck; fortune. The force of chance that brings good or bad outcomes, independent of effort or skill.
- 运用 yùn yòng To use; to apply; to utilise; to put into practice. To make practical use of knowledge, skills, or methods.
- 一致 yī zhì Consistent; unanimous; in agreement. Describes a state where things match, agree, or are in harmony.