Q HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

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七嘴八舌 qī zuǐ bā shé Everyone talking at once; a cacophony of voices; many people speaking simultaneously in a chaotic manner.
乞丐 qǐ gài Beggar; mendicant. A person who lives by soliciting money or food from others.
乞求 qǐ qiú To beg; to implore; to plead earnestly. To ask for something with great urgency and humility.
乞讨 qǐ tǎo To beg; to solicit alms. The act of going from place to place asking for food, money, or charity.
其后 qí hòu Thereafter; after that; subsequently. Indicates events or circumstances that follow what has just been mentioned.
其间 qí jiān During that time; in the interim; within that period. Refers to events or details occurring inside a previously mentioned span of time.
凄凉 qī liáng Desolate; bleak; wretched and sorrowful. Describes a scene or situation that evokes deep loneliness and sadness.
卡子 qiǎ zi Clip; clasp; fastener; hairpin; checkpoint. A small device used to fasten or clip things together; also a checkpoint or barrier set up to...
启示 qǐ shì Revelation; inspiration; an insight or lesson drawn from experience. To reveal truth or wisdom.
启蒙 qǐ méng To enlighten; to provide elementary education; to introduce basic knowledge to a child or uninitiated person. Also refers to the Enlighte...
启迪 qǐ dí To enlighten; to inspire; to stimulate intellectual or moral awakening. To open the mind to new understanding.
器材 qì cái Equipment; materials; apparatus. Tools, instruments, and materials used for a particular professional, technical, or sporting purpose.
器械 qì xiè Apparatus; instrument; device. Mechanical instruments or devices, especially those used in medicine, military applications, science, or f...
奇特 qí tè Peculiar; unique; distinctive and unusual in an intriguing way.
奇花异草 qí huā yì cǎo Rare and exotic flowers and plants; unusual and beautiful flora. Figuratively, anything rare, exceptional, or extraordinary.
奇迹 qí jì Miracle; wonder. A remarkable and seemingly impossible event or achievement that surpasses normal expectation.
契机 qì jī Opportunity; turning point; critical juncture. A key moment or circumstance that provides a pivotal opportunity for change, advancement, ...
契约 qì yuē Contract; agreement; covenant. A formal, legally or morally binding agreement between parties, often carrying a sense of solemnity.
岂有此理 qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ How outrageous! How can this be? An exclamation of strong indignation at something utterly unreasonable or unjust.
恰到好处 qià dào hǎo chù Just right; perfectly appropriate; exactly the right degree. Something is done or expressed to precisely the right level — neither too mu...
恰恰相反 qià qià xiāng fǎn Quite the opposite; exactly the reverse; just the contrary. Used to strongly emphasise that something is the direct opposite of what was ...
掐 qiā To pinch; to nip off; to grip tightly with the fingers. To pinch skin between fingers, or to nip off a shoot with the fingernails; also t...
旗帜 qí zhì Flag; banner; standard. Figuratively, a symbol, emblem, or guiding ideological principle.
旗袍 qí páo Qipao; cheongsam. A traditional Chinese garment with a form-fitting silhouette, high collar, and characteristicside slits.
期盼 qī pàn To look forward to eagerly; to hope earnestly with deep longing.
棋 qí Chess; board game. A general term for board games including Chinese chess, Go, and international chess.
棋子 qí zǐ Chess piece; playing piece. Also used figuratively to describe a person used as a pawn or tool by more powerful forces.
欺诈 qī zhà Fraud; to defraud. Deliberate deception for illegal financial or personal gain, especially in legal and commercial contexts.
欺骗 qī piàn To deceive; to cheat; to mislead. The act of causing someone to believe something false.
歧视 qí shì Discrimination; to discriminate against. Treating people unfairly based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or other characterist...
气势 qì shì Momentum; imposing power; aura of force. The powerful presence or forceful energy that a person, group, or phenomenon projects.
气味 qì wèi Smell; odour; scent. The characteristic smell or odour given off by something, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
气息 qì xī Breath; atmosphere; subtle aura. Literally the breath; extended to the intangible quality or atmosphere that something or someone subtly ...
气愤 qì fèn Indignant; furious; filled with intense anger, especially at injustice or unreasonable behaviour.
气泡 qì pào Bubble; air bubble; gas bubble. A sphere of gas enclosed within liquid or a thin film.
气管 qì guǎn Trachea; windpipe. The cartilaginous tube carrying air from the larynx to the bronchi. Also used for air pipes or tubes in technical cont...
气质 qì zhì Temperament; disposition; bearing; elegance. The characteristic mental and moral qualities, or the refined elegance and graceful bearing ...
气馁 qì něi Dispirited; disheartened; discouraged. A state of diminished morale and resolve after setbacks or failure.
气魄 qì pò Imposing spirit; boldness; grandeur; mettle. A quality of great vigour, daring, and impressive presence.
沏 qī To brew or steep tea by pouring hot water over tea leaves.
洽谈 qià tán To negotiate; to hold talks; to discuss business matters. To engage in formal discussions or negotiations, especially for business or dip...
祈祷 qí dǎo To pray; to offer prayers. Communicating earnest wishes or requests to a deity or higher power.
起伏 qǐ fú To rise and fall; to undulate; to fluctuate. Repeated alternation between high and low states.
起初 qǐ chū At first; initially; at the outset. Refers to the early stage or beginning of a process, event, or period.
起劲 qǐ jìn Enthusiastic; energetic; vigorous; working with great gusto and drive.
起步 qǐ bù To start; to take the first step; the initial stage of a process or endeavour.
起源 qǐ yuán Origin; source; the point or place from which something began or developed. To originate from.
起程 qǐ chéng To set out; to begin a journey; to depart for a destination.
起草 qǐ cǎo To draft; to draw up; to write a preliminary version of an official document or text.
起跑线 qǐ pǎo xiàn Starting line (in a race); figuratively, the starting point or initial conditions for competition, opportunity, or life.
迄今 qì jīn Up to now; until now; to date; so far. Used in formal contexts to indicate that something has continued or remained true from a past poin...
迄今为止 qì jīn wéi zhǐ Up to now; as of yet; so far. A formal four-character phrase meaning up until the present moment — emphasising the totality of the period...
齐心协力 qí xīn xié lì To work together with one heart and one mind; to unite efforts wholeheartedly toward a common goal.
前不久 qián bù jiǔ Not long ago; recently; a short while back. Refers to a time in the recent past without specifying an exact date.
前仰后合 qián yǎng hòu hé Rocking back and forth with uncontrollable laughter. Describes the body swaying forward and backward due to extreme, helpless laughter.
前任 qián rèn Former holder of a position; predecessor in office. Informally: ex-partner (previous romantic partner).
前台 qián tái Front desk; reception area. Also: front-office operations visible to customers; (computing) foreground processes; (theatre) front of the ...
前夕 qián xī Eve; the night or period immediately before an important event, festival, or date.
前所未有 qián suǒ wèi yǒu Unprecedented; never before seen or experienced in all of history. Used to emphasise the absolute novelty or scale of something.
前无古人 qián wú gǔ rén No one in all of history has done this before; a completely unprecedented achievement. Often paired with 后无来者 (none will follow).
前期 qián qī Early stage; initial phase; preliminary period. Refers to the first part of a project, process, or timeframe.
前沿 qián yán Cutting edge; frontier; forefront. Refers to the most advanced or leading position in a field of knowledge, technology, or research.
前线 qián xiàn Front line; the forefront of military operations. Also used metaphorically for any demanding, high-pressure vanguard role.
前者 qián zhě The former; the first of two previously mentioned items, people, or ideas. Used to refer back to the first element in a pair.
前赴后继 qián fù hòu jì To advance wave after wave without hesitation; one falls and another takes their place. Describes successive people pressing forward desp...
前辈 qián bèi Senior; elder; predecessor. A person of an earlier generation or with greater seniority in a field, organisation, or profession.
千军万马 qiān jūn wàn mǎ Thousands of soldiers and horses; a mighty army; an overwhelming force or crowd. Describes a massive, powerful assembly of people or forces.
千变万化 qiān biàn wàn huà Constantly changing; infinitely varied; kaleidoscopic. Describes something that changes in countless ways and forms.
千家万户 qiān jiā wàn hù Thousands of households; every family; the general populace. Refers to ordinary families across society at large.
千方百计 qiān fāng bǎi jì By every possible means; trying every conceivable way; using all available strategies. Describes exhausting all methods and stratagems to...
千钧一发 qiān jūn yī fà Hanging by a thread; a critical, extremely dangerous moment. Describes a situation of extreme peril where catastrophe hinges on the thinn...
呛 qiāng To choke; to cause irritation to the throat or respiratory tract, as by smoke, a strong smell, or liquid going down the wrong way.
强制 qiáng zhì To coerce, compel, or force compliance; to enforce by authority or power. Used for both legal enforcement and unlawful compulsion.
强加 qiáng jiā To impose something on someone without their consent; to force one's will, views, or decisions upon another person or group against their...
强劲 qiáng jìng Powerful, vigorous, and forceful. Describes strong momentum, a powerful wind, a formidable competitor, or robust economic performance.
强占 qiáng zhàn To seize or occupy something by force and without legal right; to take possession of territory, property, or resources through coercion.
强硬 qiáng yìng Tough, unyielding, and hard-line. Describes a firm, uncompromising stance or posture, especially in negotiations, diplomacy, or confronta...
强行 qiáng xíng To do something by force or in the face of opposition; forcibly, compulsorily. Used as an adverb modifying an action carried out despite ...
强项 qiáng xiàng A strong point, forte, or area of particular competence; something a person or organisation excels in most.
恰如其分 qià rú qí fèn Just right; apt and appropriate; fitting to the exact degree. Describes something expressed, done, or judged with perfect proportion and ...
恰巧 qià qiǎo By coincidence; as luck would have it; just happen to. Describes an unexpected but timely coincidence.
抢劫 qiǎng jié To commit robbery; to forcibly take property from a person or place through threats or violence.
抢夺 qiǎng duó To seize or snatch something by force; to grab and take away violently, depriving someone of their possessions through physical force.
枪毙 qiāng bì To execute by shooting; to shoot to death, especially as a form of capital punishment carried out by firing squad.
欠条 qiàn tiáo An IOU; a written note acknowledging a debt. A personal document stating the amount owed, often signed and dated.
欠缺 qiàn quē To lack; to be deficient in. As a noun: a deficiency, shortcoming, or gap in what is needed or expected.
歉意 qiàn yì A feeling of apology or remorse; the sentiment of regret for having caused inconvenience, offence, or harm.
潜在 qián zài Potential; latent; hidden; existing but not yet manifest. Always used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
潜水 qián shuǐ To dive underwater; to go scuba diving or freediving. Also (internet slang): to lurk — browsing online without posting or responding.
潜移默化 qián yí mò huà To influence imperceptibly; subtle and unconscious transformation. Describes gradual change that occurs without deliberate effort or awar...
潜能 qián néng Potential; latent ability; hidden capacity waiting to be developed or released.
潜艇 qián tǐng Submarine. A watercraft capable of operating beneath the water's surface, used for military or deep-sea research purposes.
牵制 qiān zhì To pin down; to restrain; to check. To constrain or limit the freedom of action of an opponent or competing force through strategic press...
牵头 qiān tóu To take the lead; to spearhead; to be the lead organiser. To assume the leading role in initiating or coordinating a joint effort.
牵扯 qiān chě To involve; to implicate; to drag into. To entangle someone or something in a matter, often unwillingly or with complicating effect.
牵挂 qiān guà To worry about; to miss and feel concern for. A lasting emotional concern or longing for someone who is absent or in a difficult situation.
牵涉 qiān shè To involve; to be implicated in; to pertain to. Something draws in or connects to related matters, parties, or consequences.
签署 qiān shǔ To sign; to affix one's signature to. Used for the formal signing of documents, agreements, treaties, or official papers.
腔 qiāng A hollow cavity or chamber in the body; a person's accent, tone of voice, or manner of speaking; a tune or melodic pattern in traditional...
虔诚 qián chéng Devout; pious; sincere in religious faith or reverence. Describes deep, heartfelt devotion to a belief or cause.
谦逊 qiān xùn Modest; humble; unassuming. Describing someone who does not overstate their own abilities or achievements and who is open to others' views.
谴责 qiǎn zé To condemn; to denounce; to censure. To express strong official or moral disapproval of an action or person.
迁 qiān To move; to relocate; to transfer or shift (a place, position, or status). Often used in formal or literary contexts for migration, reloc...
迁就 qiān jiù To yield to; to accommodate; to give in to. Adjusting one's own position or standards to satisfy someone else, often excessively.
迁移 qiān yí To migrate; to relocate; to transfer from one place to another. Used for the movement of people, animals, data, or concepts.
钱财 qián cái Money; wealth; riches; pecuniary assets. A literary or emphatic synonym for 钱, often used in moral or formal discourse.
钳子 qián zi Pliers; pincers; clamp. A hand tool with two pivoting jaws used for gripping, bending, or holding objects.
铅 qiān Lead (the metal, Pb). A dense, soft, bluish-grey heavy metal.
且 qiě And; moreover; furthermore. A conjunction or adverb indicating addition, concession, or a temporary situation in literary and formal Chin...
乔装 qiáo zhuāng To disguise oneself; to dress up or assume a false identity in order to conceal one's true appearance or purpose.
亲友 qīn yǒu Relatives and friends; one's close circle of family and companions.
亲和力 qīn hé lì Affinity; charisma; the natural power to attract and put others at ease through warmth and approachability.
亲情 qīn qíng Family love; kinship affection; the deep emotional bond between family members.
亲戚 qīn qi Relatives; extended family members related by blood or marriage.
亲手 qīn shǒu With one's own hands; personally and directly, without delegating to others.
亲朋好友 qīn péng hǎo yǒu Family and friends; one's entire circle of close relatives and good friends. A set phrase encompassing all those near and dear.
亲热 qīn rè Affectionate; warm and intimate. As a verb: to be physically or verbally affectionate toward someone.
亲生 qīn shēng Biological; born of the same parents. Distinguishes one's birth parents or birth children from adoptive or step-relatives.
亲身 qīn shēn Personal; firsthand; experienced or done directly by oneself rather than through intermediaries.
亲近 qīn jìn Close; intimate. As a verb: to draw near to or cultivate closeness with someone. As an adjective: warm and emotionally close.
侵占 qīn zhàn To encroach upon and occupy; to illegally seize and hold land, property, or territory belonging to another.
侵害 qīn hài To infringe upon; to violate or damage someone's rights, interests, or physical wellbeing through harmful action.
侵权 qīn quán To infringe upon rights; to commit a tortious act or violate another party's legally protected rights, especially intellectual property r...
侵略 qīn lüè Aggression; to invade and occupy another country or territory through military force; military invasion.
倾听 qīng tīng To listen attentively and with full engagement; to give one's complete, respectful attention to what someone is saying.
倾家荡产 qīng jiā dàng chǎn To lose one's entire family fortune; to be completely ruined financially. A four-character idiom describing total economic devastation.
倾斜 qīng xié To tilt; to lean; to incline at an angle. Also used figuratively to mean biased towards or favouring one side in terms of policy, resourc...
倾诉 qīng sù To pour out one's heart; to confide one's innermost feelings, grievances, or troubles to someone in an emotionally frank and unrestrained...
倾销 qīng xiāo To dump goods on a market; to sell products at abnormally low prices, often below cost, in order to capture market share or eliminate com...
切割 qiē gē To cut; to slice through; to divide by cutting. Used for industrial, technical, or precise cutting of materials.
切断 qiē duàn To cut off; to sever; to interrupt or completely break a connection, supply, or link.
切身 qiè shēn Personal; directly affecting oneself; felt or experienced firsthand rather than in the abstract.
切除 qiē chú To excise; to surgically remove a diseased organ, tumour, or tissue by cutting.
勤劳 qín láo Hardworking; industrious; dedicated to sustained labour and persistent effort.
勤工俭学 qín gōng jiǎn xué Work-study programme; the practice of combining part-time work with one's studies to fund education economically.
勤快 qín kuai Diligent and nimble; quick and hardworking in completing tasks, with a readiness to take initiative.
寝室 qǐn shì Dormitory room; bedroom. In particular, the shared student dormitory rooms typical of Chinese universities.
巧合 qiǎo hé Coincidence; a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
抢眼 qiǎng yǎn Eye-catching; striking; conspicuous in appearance. Used to describe something that immediately draws attention due to its colour, style, ...
撬 qiào To pry open; to lever or use a tool to force something open or lift something by applying leverage.
敲诈 qiāo zhà To extort; to blackmail; to obtain money or benefits from someone by threats or intimidation.
敲边鼓 qiāo biān gǔ To beat the side drum; to give indirect support or to make suggestions from the sidelines without taking direct action. Used figuratively...
清凉 qīng liáng Cool and refreshing; pleasantly cool to the body or senses. Describes a temperature, sensation, or substance that relieves heat and bring...
清单 qīng dān A list; an itemised inventory or checklist. A written record enumerating items, tasks, requirements, or assets in a clear and organised m...
清新 qīng xīn Fresh and clean; pleasantly pure and invigorating. Describes air, environments, styles, or works that feel light, natural, and free from ...
清明 qīng míng Clear and bright; lucid and enlightened. As a noun: Qingming, the traditional Chinese tomb-sweeping festival. As an adjective: mentally c...
清晰 qīng xī Clear; distinct; easy to see, hear, or understand. Describes images, sounds, thoughts, or expressions that are sharp and unambiguous.
清淡 qīng dàn Light and mild; not rich, oily, or heavily seasoned. Describes food that is plain and gentle on the palate, or more broadly, a lifestyle ...
清真寺 qīng zhēn sì Mosque; the Islamic house of worship where Muslims gather for communal prayers and religious activities.
清脆 qīng cuì Clear and crisp; bright and ringing. Describes sounds that are sharp, melodious, and pleasantly resonant, such as birdsong, a child's lau...
清除 qīng chú To clear away; to eliminate; to remove completely. Used for physical removal, deletion of data, or eradicating problems and unwanted elem...
清静 qīng jìng Quiet and peaceful; undisturbed by noise or commotion. Describes an environment, time, or state of mind that is calm, serene, and free fr...
瞧不起 qiáo bu qǐ To look down on; to hold in contempt; to consider someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect.
窃取 qiè qǔ To steal; to misappropriate; to obtain something secretly and without authorisation — especially information, power, or intellectual prop...
窍门 qiào mén A trick, knack, or key technique for doing something effectively; a practical shortcut or secret method.
翘 qiào To tilt upward; to stick up; to raise one end of something. Also used colloquially for playing truant (翘课) or for something that is raise...
轻型 qīng xíng Lightweight; light-duty. Describes equipment, vehicles, or structures built for lower weight or reduced load capacity.
轻微 qīng wēi Slight; minor; not serious. Describes a small degree of something, especially damage, injury, or change.
轻而易举 qīng ér yì jǔ Easy to accomplish; effortlessly done. Literally: as light and easy as lifting something. Describes something achieved with minimal effort.
轻蔑 qīng miè To despise; to look down upon; to treat with contempt or disdain.
钦佩 qīn pèi To admire; to esteem deeply; to feel sincere respect and admiration for someone's qualities or achievements.
青春期 qīng chūn qī Puberty; adolescence. The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, roughly ages 11 to 18.
青蛙 qīng wā Frog. A common amphibian found near ponds, rice fields, and wetlands.
丘陵 qiū líng Hills; hilly terrain. An area of gently rolling land higher than a plain but lower and smoother than mountains. Typically features rounde...
全力以赴 quán lì yǐ fù To go all out; to spare no effort; to commit all of one's strength and resources toward achieving a goal.
全局 quán jú The overall situation; the big picture; the whole context viewed as an integrated whole rather than its individual parts.
全心全意 quán xīn quán yì Wholeheartedly; with all one's heart and soul; complete dedication and sincerity without any reservation.
全文 quán wén The full text; the complete written content of a document, article, speech, or law without omission.
全方位 quán fāng wèi All-round; omnidirectional; comprehensive; covering all aspects, angles, and dimensions without exception.
全程 quán chéng The entire journey; the full course; throughout the whole process, distance, or duration of an event.
全能 quán néng Omnipotent; all-capable; able to excel in all areas; highly versatile across multiple domains without obvious weaknesses.
全长 quán cháng Total length; the full measurement from one end to the other; the complete extent of something.
去向 qù xiàng Whereabouts; the direction someone or something has gone; one's future plans or destination after departure.
去处 qù chù A place to go; a destination; whereabouts; a suitable place for someone or something.
去除 qù chú To remove; to eliminate; to get rid of something unwanted from within a whole.
取代 qǔ dài To replace; to supersede; to take the place of something or someone, typically permanently.
取决于 qǔ jué yú To depend on; to be determined by; to hinge on. A fixed construction equivalent to English 'it depends on.'
取暖 qǔ nuǎn To warm oneself; to seek warmth; to keep warm by a heat source.
取笑 qǔ xiào To mock; to ridicule; to make fun of someone unkindly; to deride.
取经 qǔ jīng To learn from others' experience; to seek and bring back good practices from an external source of expertise. Literally: to fetch Buddhis...
取缔 qǔ dì To ban by official order; to prohibit; to suppress or outlaw an illegal activity or organization.
取而代之 qǔ ér dài zhī To take the place of; to oust and succeed; to displace something and assume its position. A four-character idiom.
取胜 qǔ shèng To win; to gain victory; to triumph in a competition or contest.
囚犯 qiú fàn A prisoner; a convict. A person confined in prison as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.
圈套 quān tào Trap; snare; a scheme or trick deliberately designed to deceive or ensnare someone.
圈子 quān zi Circle; social group; a community of people sharing similar backgrounds, interests, or professions.
娶 qǔ To marry a woman; to take as a wife. Used from the man's perspective of bringing a woman into the family as his spouse.
屈服 qū fú To yield; to submit; to give in; to capitulate under pressure. Implies abandoning one's position or principles under duress.
庆典 qìng diǎn A celebration ceremony; a formal and grand event organised to mark an important occasion, milestone, or achievement.
庆幸 qìng xìng To feel fortunate; to rejoice at a lucky or favourable outcome. The feeling of relief and gratitude that something good has happened or s...
庆贺 qìng hè To celebrate; to congratulate; to offer formal expressions of joy and felicitation on a happy occasion or significant achievement.
情 qíng Emotion; feeling; sentiment; love. The broad term for the affective dimension of human experience, encompassing love, longing, grief, and...
情不自禁 qíng bù zì jīn Unable to restrain oneself; overcome by emotion to the point of acting involuntarily. An idiom describing when feeling compels an uncontr...
情人 qíng rén Lover; sweetheart. A person with whom one shares a romantic relationship. In contemporary usage, often implies an illicit relationship ou...
情侣 qíng lǚ A romantic couple; sweethearts. Two people in a loving relationship, typically before marriage or in the early stages of a committed part...
情怀 qíng huái Sentiment; deep-seated emotional attachment; the cherished feelings and inner values one holds toward a cause, place, or era. An elevated...
情报 qíng bào Intelligence; classified information; a covert report on military, political, or strategic matters gathered through surveillance or espio...
情结 qíng jié Complex; a deep-seated emotional fixation or psychological knot. An ingrained pattern of feeling or unresolved attachment that strongly i...
情调 qíng diào Mood; ambiance; a distinctive emotional atmosphere or quality characterising a place, work, or occasion. Often implies a romantic or arti...
情谊 qíng yì Friendship; affection; the deep emotional bond of mutual care, loyalty, and warmth between people. Implies a connection built over shared...
曲 qǔ Song; melody; musical composition; a piece of music, vocal or instrumental.
曲折 qū zhé Winding; tortuous; meandering. Figuratively: complicated, full of twists and turns, not straightforward.
曲线 qū xiàn Curve; curved line; a line that deviates from straightness. Figuratively: an indirect or roundabout approach.
权威 quán wēi Authority; authoritative standing; a recognized expert or institution whose judgement commands credibility and respect.
权益 quán yì Rights and interests; the legitimate entitlements and benefits that a person or group is entitled to by law or by right.
权衡 quán héng To weigh; to balance; to carefully consider the pros and cons of multiple options before making a decision.
求助 qiú zhù To seek help; to ask for assistance; to appeal for aid when in difficulty or distress.
求医 qiú yī To seek medical treatment; to consult a doctor; to look for medical care, often implying active effort or persistence in obtaining diagno...
求婚 qiú hūn To propose marriage; to formally ask someone to marry you. Also used as a noun phrase for the act of a marriage proposal.
求学 qiú xué To pursue learning; to study diligently; to attend an educational institution, often implying travelling away from home or making persona...
求救 qiú jiù To call for help; to seek rescue in a dangerous or urgent situation. Implies an urgent, distress-driven plea for assistance when one's li...
求证 qiú zhèng To seek verification; to look for proof or evidence; to confirm the validity of a claim through investigation.
请帖 qǐng tiě An invitation card; a written note inviting someone to attend an event such as a wedding, birthday party, or celebration. Slightly less f...
请柬 qǐng jiǎn A formal invitation card; an official written invitation sent for important ceremonies, banquets, or high-profile events. The most formal...
趋于 qū yú To tend toward; to approach a certain state; to be moving in the direction of a condition.
趣味 qù wèi Interest; taste; aesthetic sensibility; the charm or pleasurable quality that makes something engaging or appealing.
驱动 qū dòng To drive; to power; to motivate; to propel into action. As a noun in IT: a device driver.
驱逐 qū zhú To expel; to drive out; to banish; to deport. Used in formal, diplomatic, legal, and historical contexts.
劝告 quàn gào To advise; to counsel; to urge someone with sincere concern. As a noun: advice or counsel offered out of genuine care.
劝说 quàn shuō To persuade; to talk someone into or out of something through patient reasoning and earnest explanation.
劝阻 quàn zǔ To dissuade; to talk someone out of doing something; to discourage an intended action through persuasion.
拳头 quán tóu Fist; the hand with fingers tightly curled against the palm. Figuratively: concentrated force, a flagship strength, or most competitive a...
确信 què xìn To be firmly convinced; to be absolutely certain of something; to hold an unshakeable belief based on evidence or deep conviction.
确凿 què záo Conclusive; irrefutable; solid and verifiable. Almost exclusively modifies 证据 (evidence) or related nouns meaning proof, facts, or grounds.
确切 què qiè Exact; precise; definite; accurate and unambiguous. Describes information, data, or expressions that are clear and leave no room for doubt.
确诊 què zhěn To make a confirmed diagnosis; to definitively identify a disease or medical condition after examination or testing.
缺口 quē kǒu A gap, breach, or notch; a missing section in something. Figuratively: a shortfall or deficit between supply and demand or between what i...
缺席 quē xí To be absent; to fail to attend a scheduled event, hearing, meeting, or class. As a noun or adjective: absence; absent.
拳 quán A fist; boxing; martial arts; to curl into a fist shape. Refers to the closed hand, combat sports, and traditional Chinese martial arts.
气派 qì pai Manner; style; imposing presence; grandeur. Refers to the impressive bearing, style, or appearance of a person, place, or thing.
漆 qī Lacquer; paint; varnish; to paint or lacquer. Refers to the coating material and the action of applying it to surfaces.
缺失 quē shī Deficiency; absence; lack; to be missing or lacking. Refers to the state of something being absent when it should be present.
情愿 qíng yuàn To be willing; would rather; to prefer. As an adverb, willingly or preferring to.