K HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 169 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under K.

Pinyin K

卡车 kǎ chē Truck; lorry.
侃大山 kǎn dà shān To chat idly; to shoot the breeze; to bull session.
凯歌 kǎi gē Song of triumph; victory song; paean.
刊物 kān wù Publication; periodical; journal.
刊登 kān dēng To publish; to carry (in a publication); to print.
勘探 kān tàn To explore; to survey; to prospect (for resources).
卡片 kǎ piàn Card; flashcard; notecard.
卡通 kǎ tōng Cartoon; animated character or style.
咳嗽 ké sou To cough; a cough.
堪称 kān chēng Can be called; can be regarded as; worthy of being called.
壳 ké Shell; husk; casing; outer layer.
开办 kāi bàn To set up; to establish; to start running (a business, school, etc.).
开动 kāi dòng To start (a machine); to set in motion; to begin eating.
开发区 kāi fā qū Development zone; economic development area.
开发商 kāi fā shāng Developer; real estate developer.
开口 kāi kǒu To open one's mouth; to speak up; to ask.
开启 kāi qǐ To open; to turn on; to initiate; to launch.
开场 kāi chǎng Opening; to begin (a performance, game, or event).
开场白 kāi chǎng bái Opening remarks; prologue; icebreaker.
开垦 kāi kěn To reclaim; to cultivate (wasteland); to bring under cultivation.
开天辟地 kāi tiān pì dì To create the world; unprecedented; groundbreaking.
开工 kāi gōng To start work; to begin construction; to commence operations.
开张 kāi zhāng To open for business; to start doing business; grand opening.
开拓 kāi tuò To pioneer; to develop; to expand; to break new ground.
开支 kāi zhī Expenditure; expenses; spending.
开朗 kāi lǎng Cheerful; outgoing; sunny (personality).
开枪 kāi qiāng To fire a gun; to shoot.
开辟 kāi pì To open up; to create; to carve out (a path, field, etc.).
开采 kāi cǎi To mine; to extract; to exploit (natural resources).
开销 kāi xiāo Expenses; spending; to spend.
开阔 kāi kuò Spacious; broad; wide; to broaden (one's horizons).
开除 kāi chú To expel; to dismiss; to fire (from a job or school).
慷慨 kāng kǎi Generous; magnanimous; impassioned.
扛 káng To carry on the shoulder; to shoulder a burden or responsibility.
抗争 kàng zhēng To struggle against; to resist; to fight back.
抗拒 kàng jù To resist; to reject; to refuse to accept.
抗生素 kàng shēng sù Antibiotic; antibacterial medication.
抗衡 kàng héng To contend with; to rival; to match in strength or influence.
楷模 kǎi mó Model; paragon; exemplar; role model.
烤 kǎo To roast; to bake; to grill; to toast.
看中 kàn zhòng To take a fancy to; to have one's eye on; to be interested in.
看似 kàn sì Seemingly; apparently; it looks like.
看台 kàn tái Stands; bleachers; spectator seating.
看得出 kàn de chū Can tell; can see; it's apparent.
看护 kān hù To nurse; to look after; to care for; nurse/caregiver.
看样子 kàn yàng zi It looks like; apparently; judging by appearances.
看热闹 kàn rè nao To watch the fun; to be a spectator; to rubberneck.
看重 kàn zhòng To value; to attach importance to; to think highly of.
砍 kǎn To chop; to cut; to hack; to slash (prices).
磕 kē To knock; to bump; to crack (seeds between teeth).
科幻 kē huàn Science fiction; sci-fi.
科普 kē pǔ Popular science; science popularization.
科目 kē mù Subject; course; category (in exams or accounting).
考量 kǎo liáng To consider; to take into account; consideration.
苛刻 kē kè Harsh; demanding; exacting; stringent.
靠拢 kào lǒng To move closer; to draw near; to come together.
克制 kè zhì To restrain; to exercise self-control; to hold back. The act of suppressing emotions or impulses.
克隆 kè lóng To clone; clone. The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.
刻意 kè yì Deliberately; intentionally; on purpose. Describes actions done with conscious effort or design.
刻舟求剑 kè zhōu qiú jiàn To mark the boat to find the sword; clinging to rigid methods despite changing circumstances. A parable about the folly of inflexibility.
刻苦 kè kǔ Hardworking; industrious; assiduous. Describes dedicated effort, especially in studies or training.
口令 kǒu lìng Password; command; verbal order. A spoken code or military command.
口吃 kǒu chī To stutter; to stammer. A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds.
口味 kǒu wèi Taste; flavor; personal preference. One's preference in food or more broadly, in other matters.
口哨 kǒu shào Whistle (sound); to whistle. The sound made by pursing lips and blowing, or a physical whistle device.
口径 kǒu jìng Caliber; diameter; unified stance. The diameter of a tube or barrel, or metaphorically, a consistent message or position.
口感 kǒu gǎn Mouthfeel; texture in the mouth. The physical sensation of food or drink when eaten or drunk.
口才 kǒu cái Eloquence; speaking ability; gift of gab. The skill of expressing oneself clearly and persuasively.
口气 kǒu qì Tone of voice; manner of speaking; breath. How something is said or the implication behind words.
口水 kǒu shuǐ Saliva; drool. The fluid produced by glands in the mouth.
口碑 kǒu bēi Word of mouth; reputation; public opinion. The collective opinion or reputation of something based on what people say.
口罩 kǒu zhào Face mask; surgical mask. A protective covering worn over the nose and mouth.
口腔 kǒu qiāng Oral cavity; mouth. The anatomical interior of the mouth.
口音 kǒu yīn Accent; regional pronunciation. The way someone pronounces words, often revealing their regional origin.
口香糖 kǒu xiāng táng Chewing gum. A soft, cohesive substance designed to be chewed but not swallowed.
可不是 kě bù shi Isn't that so; exactly; you said it. An emphatic expression used to strongly agree with someone's statement.
可乘之机 kě chéng zhī jī An opportunity to exploit; a chance to take advantage of. Refers to a vulnerable moment or opening that can be seized.
可信 kě xìn Credible; trustworthy; believable. Describes information, sources, or people that can be trusted.
可口 kě kǒu Tasty; delicious; palatable. Describes food or drinks that are pleasant to the taste.
可恶 kě wù Hateful; detestable; abominable. Expresses strong dislike or disgust toward someone or something.
可悲 kě bēi Sad; lamentable; deplorable. Describes something that evokes pity or sorrow, often with a sense of tragedy or misfortune.
可想而知 kě xiǎng ér zhī It goes without saying; one can imagine; it's easy to see. Indicates that a conclusion is obvious and can be inferred.
可歌可泣 kě gē kě qì Heroic and moving; worthy of being sung and wept over. Describes deeds so noble and touching that they deserve both praise and tears.
可疑 kě yí Suspicious; questionable; dubious. Describes people, behavior, or circumstances that arouse suspicion.
可笑 kě xiào Ridiculous; laughable; absurd. Describes something so foolish or unreasonable that it invites mockery.
可耻 kě chǐ Shameful; disgraceful. Describes behavior or actions that deserve condemnation and bring shame.
可行 kě xíng Feasible; viable; practicable. Describes plans, methods, or ideas that can be successfully implemented.
可观 kě guān Considerable; substantial; impressive. Describes quantities, amounts, or results that are notably large or significant.
可谓 kě wèi Can be said to be; may be called; it can be described as. A formal expression introducing a characterization or assessment.
可贵 kě guì Valuable; precious; commendable. Describes qualities, attitudes, or actions that are worthy of admiration and rare.
啃 kěn To gnaw; to nibble; to bite into something hard. The action of biting and chewing on something.
坑 kēng Pit; hole; to cheat; to rip off. Both a noun for a depression in the ground and a verb meaning to swindle someone.
客房 kè fáng Guest room; hotel room. A room designated for guests, either in a hotel or a private home.
客机 kè jī Passenger aircraft; airliner. A commercial airplane designed to carry passengers.
客流 kè liú Passenger flow; customer traffic. The volume of passengers or customers moving through a space.
客运 kè yùn Passenger transport; passenger service. The commercial transportation of passengers.
恐吓 kǒng hè To threaten; to intimidate; to menace. The act of using fear to coerce someone.
恐怖 kǒng bù Terrifying; horrifying; terror. Describes something that causes extreme fear or relates to terrorism.
恐惧 kǒng jù Fear; dread; terror. A deep feeling of being afraid.
恐慌 kǒng huāng Panic; alarm; terror. A state of widespread fear and anxiety.
恐龙 kǒng lóng Dinosaur. Prehistoric reptiles that dominated the Earth millions of years ago.
恳求 kěn qiú To implore; to entreat; to beg earnestly. A sincere and desperate plea for something.
控告 kòng gào To sue; to accuse; to prosecute. The formal act of bringing charges against someone through legal channels.
空前 kōng qián Unprecedented; never before seen. Describes something that has no prior equal in history.
空地 kòng dì Open space; vacant lot; clearing. An area of land that is unoccupied or undeveloped.
空想 kōng xiǎng Fantasy; daydream; idle fancy. Unrealistic thinking or impractical ideas.
空白 kòng bái Blank; empty space; gap. An unfilled area or a void in knowledge, memory, or records.
空荡荡 kōng dàng dàng Empty; deserted; desolate. Describes a space that feels completely empty and echoing.
空虚 kōng xū Empty; hollow; void. Describes a feeling of emptiness, especially emotional or spiritual.
空隙 kòng xì Gap; crack; opening; interval. A small space between objects or a break in continuity.
空难 kōng nàn Plane crash; air disaster. An accident involving an aircraft that results in casualties or destruction.
亏损 kuī sǔn To suffer losses; deficit; loss. Financial shortfall in business or investment.
亏本 kuī běn To lose money; to operate at a loss. Selling below cost or running a business unprofitably.
况且 kuàng qiě Besides; moreover; what's more. A conjunction adding additional supporting reasons.
口子 kǒu zi Opening; hole; tear; breach. Refers to a gap or opening in something, or figuratively to a precedent or exception.
哭泣 kū qì To weep; to cry; to sob. A more literary or formal way to express crying.
哭笑不得 kū xiào bù dé Not knowing whether to laugh or cry; caught between laughter and tears. Describes a situation so absurd one doesn't know how to react.
困境 kùn jìng Predicament; dilemma; difficult situation. A challenging circumstance with no easy way out.
困惑 kùn huò Confused; perplexed; bewildered. A state of mental uncertainty or puzzlement.
垮 kuǎ To collapse; to break down; to fall apart. Describes something failing, crumbling, or breaking.
夸 kuā To praise; to boast; to compliment. Expressing admiration or exaggerating one's own achievements.
夸大 kuā dà To exaggerate; to overstate; to magnify. Making something seem larger or more important than it is.
夸夸其谈 kuā kuā qí tán To talk big; to boast; to speak pompously. Talking at length about things one doesn't really understand or can't deliver on.
夸奖 kuā jiǎng To praise; to compliment; to commend. Expressing approval or admiration for someone.
夸张 kuā zhāng Exaggerated; over the top; hyperbolic. Describing something that goes beyond the normal or believable.
夸耀 kuā yào To show off; to flaunt; to boast about. Displaying or talking about one's achievements to impress others.
宽厚 kuān hòu Generous; tolerant; magnanimous. Describing a person with a kind, forgiving nature.
宽容 kuān róng Tolerant; lenient; forgiving. Showing patience and acceptance toward others' faults or differences.
宽恕 kuān shù To forgive; to pardon. A more formal and profound word for forgiveness.
宽敞 kuān chang Spacious; roomy; ample. Describing a place with plenty of space.
宽松 kuān sōng Loose; relaxed; lenient. Describing something not tight or restrictive.
宽泛 kuān fàn Broad; wide-ranging; general. Describing something that covers a wide scope but may lack specificity.
快捷 kuài jié Quick; speedy; convenient. Describing something that is fast and efficient.
扣人心弦 kòu rén xīn xián Gripping; heart-stirring; thrilling. Describes something so captivating it tugs at the heartstrings.
扣押 kòu yā To seize; to confiscate; to impound. Taking custody of property or documents by legal authority.
扣留 kòu liú To detain; to hold; to impound. Temporarily withholding a person, vehicle, or goods by authority.
扣除 kòu chú To deduct; to withhold. Taking away a portion from a total, typically for taxes, fees, or penalties.
扩 kuò To expand; to enlarge; to extend. The core verb for making something bigger or wider.
扩建 kuò jiàn To expand construction; to extend (a building). Adding to existing structures.
扩张 kuò zhāng To expand; to extend; to spread. Deliberate expansion of territory, influence, or power.
扩散 kuò sàn To spread; to diffuse; to proliferate. The outward spreading of something.
括弧 kuò hú Parentheses; brackets. Punctuation marks used to enclose supplementary information.
挎 kuà To carry on the arm or over the shoulder; to sling. Carrying something by hanging it from the arm or shoulder.
旷课 kuàng kè To skip class; to play truant. Unauthorized absence from school.
昆虫 kūn chóng Insect. The class of small invertebrate animals with six legs and typically wings.
枯燥 kū zào Dull; dry; monotonous; boring. Describes something lacking in interest or variety.
框架 kuàng jià Framework; structure; skeleton. The basic structure or outline of something.
款式 kuǎn shì Style; design; model. The specific design or type of a product.
款项 kuǎn xiàng Funds; sum of money; payment. A formal term for a specific amount of money, usually in business or official contexts.
狂欢 kuáng huān To revel; to celebrate wildly; carnival. Joyous, unrestrained celebration.
狂欢节 kuáng huān jié Carnival; festival. A period of public festivity and celebration.
狂热 kuáng rè Fanatical; fervent; frenzied. Intense, often excessive enthusiasm or passion.
矿藏 kuàng cáng Mineral deposits; mineral resources. Underground reserves of valuable minerals.
窟窿 kū long Hole; cavity; deficit; gap. A physical hole or figuratively a financial shortfall.
筐 kuāng Basket; crate. A container typically made of bamboo, willow, or similar materials.
苦力 kǔ lì Manual laborer; coolie; hard physical work. Refers to people doing heavy labor or the work itself.
苦恼 kǔ nǎo Troubled; distressed; worried. A state of mental anguish or vexation.
苦笑 kǔ xiào To smile bitterly; to force a smile; a wry smile. A smile that expresses helplessness or resignation rather than joy.
苦练 kǔ liàn To practice hard; to train rigorously. Dedicated, strenuous practice to improve a skill.
苦难 kǔ nàn Suffering; hardship; tribulation. Deep, prolonged misery or distress.
跨国 kuà guó Transnational; multinational; cross-border. Relating to activities or entities that span multiple countries.
跨越 kuà yuè To cross; to leap over; to transcend. Moving across or beyond a barrier, boundary, or limitation.
酷似 kù sì To closely resemble; to look strikingly like. A strong resemblance in appearance.
阔绰 kuò chuò Lavish; extravagant; generous with money. Spending freely and living luxuriously.
口头 kǒu tóu Oral; verbal; spoken. Refers to communication or agreements made by speaking rather than in writing.
框 kuàng A frame; a border; to frame or enclose. Refers to the structural border around pictures, doors, or windows, and metaphorically to boundar...
苦心 kǔ xīn Painstaking effort; great pains; earnest intention. Refers to the dedicated effort and care invested in achieving something, often implyi...
抠 kōu To dig out; to pick at; to scratch. As an adjective, stingy or miserly.
捆 kǔn To tie up; to bundle; to bind. As a measure word, a bundle or bunch.