S HSK 6 Vocabulary
Browse 76 HSK 6 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under S.
Pinyin S
- 塞 sāi To stuff; to plug; to squeeze into. The action of inserting something tightly into a space.
- 赛 sài To compete; to race; competition. The act of contesting against others in a match or race.
- 赛场 sài chǎng Competition venue; playing field; arena. The location where sports matches or competitions take place.
- 三明治 sān míng zhì Sandwich. A food item consisting of ingredients between slices of bread.
- 丧失 sàng shī To lose; to forfeit; to be deprived of. A formal term for losing something important or abstract.
- 山峰 shān fēng Mountain peak; summit. The highest point of a mountain.
- 山谷 shān gǔ Valley; dale. A low area of land between hills or mountains.
- 山坡 shān pō Hillside; slope of a mountain. The inclined surface of a hill or mountain.
- 伤口 shāng kǒu Wound; cut; injury site. An opening in the skin or body tissue caused by injury.
- 伤亡 shāng wáng Casualties; killed and wounded. People who are injured or killed in an accident, disaster, or conflict.
- 伤员 shāng yuán Wounded person; casualty; injured person. Someone who has been hurt in an accident, conflict, or disaster.
- 商城 shāng chéng Shopping mall; commercial center; online marketplace. A large retail complex or e-commerce platform.
- 上当 shàng dàng To be fooled; to be cheated; to fall for a trick. Being deceived into doing or believing something.
- 上帝 Shàng dì God; the Supreme Being. The deity in monotheistic religions, particularly Christianity.
- 上市 shàng shì To go public; to be listed on the stock market; to hit the market. For companies to offer shares publicly, or for products to become avai...
- 上台 shàng tái To go on stage; to take office; to come to power. Physically stepping onto a platform or metaphorically assuming a position of authority.
- 上演 shàng yǎn To perform; to stage; to be shown. The presentation of a theatrical, musical, or film production to an audience.
- 勺 sháo Spoon; ladle; scoop. A utensil with a shallow bowl for eating or serving.
- 少儿 shào ér Children; juveniles; young people. A formal term for people roughly aged 3-14.
- 舌头 shé tou Tongue. The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.
- 设计师 shè jì shī Designer. A professional who creates plans, drawings, or specifications for products, graphics, fashion, or architecture.
- 涉及 shè jí To involve; to concern; to touch upon. When something relates to or affects a particular subject, person, or area.
- 深化 shēn huà To deepen; to intensify; to strengthen. Making something more profound, thorough, or extensive.
- 深深 shēn shēn Deeply; profoundly. An adverb intensifying the depth of feelings, impressions, or actions.
- 审查 shěn chá To review; to examine; to censor. The formal process of inspecting or evaluating something for approval.
- 升级 shēng jí To upgrade; to level up; to escalate. Moving to a higher level, version, or intensity.
- 升学 shēng xué To advance to higher education; to go on to the next level of schooling. Progressing from one educational stage to the next.
- 升值 shēng zhí To appreciate in value; to increase in worth. When something becomes more valuable over time.
- 生活费 shēng huó fèi Living expenses; cost of living; allowance. Money spent on or needed for daily life necessities.
- 省钱 shěng qián To save money; to economize; to be frugal. Reducing expenses or spending less.
- 圣诞节 Shèng dàn Jié Christmas. The annual Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th.
- 盛行 shèng xíng To prevail; to be prevalent; to be in vogue. When something is widespread or popular in a particular time or place.
- 师父 shī fu Master; teacher; mentor. A respectful term for someone who teaches skills, crafts, or martial arts.
- 师生 shī shēng Teachers and students. The collective term for the educational community of instructors and learners.
- 时而 shí ér Sometimes; from time to time; now and then. An adverb indicating intermittent or occasional occurrence.
- 时节 shí jié Season; time of year; period. A specific time within the annual cycle, often associated with agriculture or festivals.
- 时期 shí qī Period; era; phase. A span of time characterized by particular events, conditions, or developments.
- 时时 shí shí Often; constantly; at all times. An adverb indicating frequent or continuous occurrence.
- 时装 shí zhuāng Fashion; fashionable clothing; haute couture. Clothing that follows current trends and styles.
- 识 shí To know; to recognize; to be acquainted with. A literary verb for recognition or knowledge.
- 识字 shí zì To be literate; to know characters; literacy. The ability to read and write Chinese characters.
- 实践 shí jiàn Practice; to put into practice; praxis. The application of theory through action and experience.
- 食欲 shí yù Appetite; desire for food. The physiological or psychological urge to eat.
- 市民 shì mín City resident; urban citizen; townspeople. A person who lives in a city or municipality.
- 事后 shì hòu After the event; afterwards; in hindsight. Referring to the time following an incident or action.
- 试点 shì diǎn Pilot project; to pilot; trial run. Testing a policy or program in a limited area before wider implementation.
- 适当 shì dàng Appropriate; suitable; proper; moderate. Fitting for a particular situation or purpose.
- 收藏 shōu cáng To collect; to bookmark; collection. Gathering and preserving items of value or interest.
- 收取 shōu qǔ To charge; to collect (payment); to levy. Formally receiving money or fees for services.
- 收养 shōu yǎng To adopt (a child); adoption. Legally taking a child into one's family and raising them as one's own.
- 手续费 shǒu xù fèi Handling fee; service charge; processing fee. A fee charged for administrative or transactional services.
- 首次 shǒu cì For the first time; first-ever. Emphasizes that something is happening or being done for the very first time.
- 首脑 shǒu nǎo Head of state; top leader; chief executive. Refers to the highest-ranking leader of a country or organization.
- 首相 shǒu xiàng Prime minister. The head of government in a parliamentary system.
- 书房 shū fáng Study; home office; reading room. A room in a house dedicated to reading, writing, and intellectual work.
- 薯片 shǔ piàn Potato chips; crisps. Thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy.
- 薯条 shǔ tiáo French fries. Stick-shaped pieces of potato that are deep-fried.
- 双打 shuāng dǎ Doubles (in sports). A match format where two players compete as a team against another pair.
- 爽 shuǎng Refreshing; exhilarating; awesome; straightforward. Describes a pleasant, satisfying feeling or a frank personality.
- 水泥 shuǐ ní Cement. A binding material used in construction that hardens when mixed with water.
- 税 shuì Tax. A mandatory financial charge imposed by the government on individuals or businesses.
- 说明书 shuō míng shū Instruction manual; user guide; directions. A document explaining how to use, assemble, or operate a product.
- 说实话 shuō shí huà To be honest; frankly speaking; to tell the truth. A phrase used to preface a candid statement.
- 司长 sī zhǎng Director-general; department head. A senior official who heads a department (司) within a Chinese government ministry.
- 死亡 sǐ wáng Death; to die. The end of life; the state of being dead.
- 四处 sì chù Everywhere; in all directions; all around. Indicates looking or moving in multiple directions or locations.
- 寺 sì Temple; monastery. A Buddhist temple or religious building.
- 送礼 sòng lǐ To give gifts; gift-giving. The act of presenting gifts to others, often on special occasions or to show appreciation.
- 送行 sòng xíng To see someone off; to bid farewell. Accompanying someone who is departing on a journey.
- 素质 sù zhì Quality; caliber; character. The overall qualities, abilities, and moral standards of a person.
- 算了 suàn le Forget it; never mind; let it go. Used to dismiss something or indicate giving up on a matter.
- 算是 suàn shì Can be considered as; counts as; more or less. Indicates something qualifies as a certain category, though perhaps not perfectly.
- 虽 suī Although; though; even though. A conjunction introducing a concessive clause.
- 岁数 suì shu Age; years of age. A colloquial term for how old someone is.
- 首席 shǒu xí Chief; principal; head; first seat. The highest-ranking position in a category or group.
- 顺 shùn Along; following; smooth; in order. As a verb: to follow, to obey, or to do something conveniently.