X HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

Browse 338 HSK 7-9 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under X.

Pinyin X

吸取 xī qǔ To draw; to absorb; to extract and benefit from. Most commonly used figuratively for learning from experience, lessons, or knowledge.
吸纳 xī nà To absorb; to take in; to incorporate. To accept or integrate people, ideas, capital, or talent into a system or organisation.
息息相关 xī xī xiāng guān Closely interrelated; intimately connected; breathing in unison. Describes two or more things that are deeply and inseparably linked.
昔日 xī rì Former days; the past; days of old. Refers to a time in the past, often with a sense of nostalgia or contrast with the present.
下一代 xià yī dài The next generation; one's children; those who come after. Refers to the generation that will succeed the current one in familial, societ...
下乡 xià xiāng To go to the countryside; to be sent to or visit rural areas. Describes the act of travelling from an urban area to a village or rural di...
下令 xià lìng To issue an order; to give a command. Used when a person in authority formally directs subordinates, forces, or a system to carry out a s...
下决心 xià jué xīn To make up one's mind; to resolve firmly. To arrive at an unwavering determination to pursue a course of action, often in the face of dif...
下功夫 xià gōng fu To put in effort; to work hard at something; to invest time and energy into mastering or achieving something.
下台 xià tái To step down; to leave office; to be forced out of power. Describes the departure of someone from a position of public authority, influen...
下场 xià chǎng Fate; end result; what one ends up with (usually negative). The eventual outcome or consequence of one's actions, typically implying a ba...
下坠 xià zhuì To fall; to plummet; to drop downward. Describes the rapid downward movement of a person, object, or abstract value under the force of gr...
下属 xià shǔ Subordinate; a person under one's authority in an organisational hierarchy. Refers to individuals who report to a superior in a formal in...
下山 xià shān To descend a mountain; to go down the mountain. The act of returning from a higher to lower elevation along a mountain path, whether lite...
下岗 xià gǎng To be laid off; to lose one's job due to enterprise restructuring or downsizing. Historically linked to the mass layoffs of state-owned e...
下手 xià shǒu To start; to act; to take action in a decisive or targeted way. Also: to commit an act of violence or crime. Used both for initiating a t...
下旬 xià xún The last ten days of a month (the 21st to the end of the month). A traditional Chinese calendar division of each month into three ten-day...
下期 xià qī Next issue; next period; the following installment or term in a regular series. Refers to the next scheduled edition, session, cycle, or ...
下棋 xià qí To play chess; to play a board game such as Chinese chess, Go, or international chess. A verb phrase describing the act of engaging in a ...
下海 xià hǎi To go into business; to leave a secure government or academic position to start a private enterprise. Literally 'to go into the sea.'
下游 xià yóu Downstream; the lower reaches of a river. Also used figuratively in supply chain and industry contexts to mean the latter stages of a pro...
下级 xià jí Subordinate; lower-ranking person or unit. Refers to someone or an organisation at a lower level in a hierarchy.
下落 xià luò Whereabouts; the location or trace of a missing person or thing. Used when someone or something has disappeared and their location is unk...
下调 xià tiáo To lower; to reduce; to revise downward. Used for officially adjusting figures, rates, ratings, forecasts, or other quantifiable values i...
下跌 xià diē To fall; to drop; to decline. Used for prices, stock markets, exchange rates, temperatures, or other measurable quantities that decrease.
习俗 xí sú Custom; tradition; social practice. Established habits and conventions handed down within a community or culture.
侠义 xiá yì Chivalrous; gallant; having a spirit of righteousness and willingness to help the weak. The heroic moral code of the traditional Chinese ...
喜事 xǐ shì A happy occasion or joyful event. Typically refers to weddings, births, promotions, or other personally significant celebrations.
喜出望外 xǐ chū wàng wài Pleasantly surprised; overjoyed beyond expectation. To be delighted by an outcome far better than anticipated.
喜好 xǐ hào Preference; liking; to be fond of. A personal taste or inclination toward something.
喜庆 xǐ qìng Festive; joyous and celebratory. Describes an atmosphere, occasion, or object associated with happiness and celebration.
喜怒哀乐 xǐ nù āi lè Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness — the full range of human emotions. A set phrase referring to all of one's feelings and emotional states.
喜悦 xǐ yuè Joy; happiness; delight. A positive emotional state, often deeper and more lasting than momentary excitement.
喜洋洋 xǐ yáng yáng Beaming with happiness; radiantly joyful. Describes a mood or atmosphere that is visibly and infectiously cheerful.
喜糖 xǐ táng Wedding candy; sweets distributed to guests and relatives to share the joy of a wedding or other happy event.
喜酒 xǐ jiǔ Wedding banquet wine; wedding banquet. Wine served at a wedding celebration; by extension, the wedding banquet itself.
媳妇 xí fu Daughter-in-law; (colloquially) wife. The wife of one's son; in informal northern Chinese usage, also one's own wife.
嬉笑 xī xiào To laugh and play; to frolic; playful laughter. Describes lighthearted, joyful laughing combined with playful behaviour.
峡谷 xiá gǔ Canyon; gorge. A deep, narrow valley with steep walls, typically formed by river erosion.
席 xí Seat; mat; banquet; a measure word for meals or banquets. Used for woven mats, seating positions, and formal meals.
席位 xí wèi Seat; position; place (in an assembly, organisation, or formal body). A designated place or position in a formal institution.
洗涤剂 xǐ dí jì Detergent; cleaning agent. A chemical substance used for washing and cleaning.
洗礼 xǐ lǐ Baptism; a baptism of fire; a profound transformative experience. In Christianity, the sacrament of baptism; figuratively, a severe ordea...
熄火 xī huǒ To extinguish a fire; to turn off an engine; (of an engine) to stall. Used for fires going out, engines being switched off, or vehicles s...
熙熙攘攘 xī xī rǎng rǎng Bustling; teeming; full of noisy activity and movement. Describes a scene crowded with people moving about busily.
狭小 xiá xiǎo Narrow and small; cramped. Describes a limited physical space or, less commonly, a limited scope of thinking.
狭窄 xiá zhǎi Narrow; constricted. Describes a space or passage that is limited in width.
狭隘 xiá 'ài Narrow-minded; limited in perspective; parochial. Used both literally (a narrow space) and figuratively (a restricted worldview or thinki...
稀 xī Sparse; thin; dilute; rare. Describes low density, low concentration, or low frequency of occurrence.
稀奇 xī qí Strange and rare; curious; unusual; novel. Describes something uncommon enough to arouse curiosity or wonder.
稀少 xī shǎo Scarce; sparse; in short supply. Describes a very small quantity or a very low density of occurrence.
稀罕 xī han Rare and precious; to regard as rare; to covet or care about something. Can be used as an adjective meaning uncommon/unusual or as a verb...
细微 xì wēi Minute; subtle; tiny. Refers to small differences, slight changes, or barely perceptible details.
细心 xì xīn Careful; attentive; thorough. Describes someone who pays close attention to detail and acts with care.
细腻 xì nì Fine and smooth; delicate; subtle. Describes texture, craftsmanship, emotional sensitivity, or artistic detail.
膝盖 xī gài Knee; kneecap. The joint connecting the upper and lower leg.
虾 xiā Shrimp; prawn. A crustacean widely consumed in Chinese cuisine, found in both freshwater and saltwater varieties.
袭击 xí jī To attack; to assault; a surprise attack. An unexpected, violent assault on a person, place, or target.
锡 xī Tin (chemical element, Sn). A soft, silvery-white metal used in soldering, alloys, and coating.
乡下 xiāng xia Countryside; rural area; the village or non-urban areas beyond the city.
乡亲 xiāng qīn Fellow villager; people from the same hometown or rural community; locals.
仙女 xiān nǚ Fairy; celestial maiden; immortal woman. In mythology and folklore, a divine female being dwelling in the heavenly realm. Colloquially, a...
仙鹤 xiān hè Red-crowned crane; fairy crane. The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of longevity, nobility, a...
先例 xiān lì Precedent; prior example. A previous case or decision that serves as a reference or guide for subsequent similar situations, especially i...
先天 xiān tiān Innate; congenital; inborn. Refers to qualities, conditions, or characteristics that exist from birth, prior to any acquired learning or ...
吓人 xià rén Frightening; scary; alarming. Describes something that causes fear or shock, either through genuine danger or through a startling appeara...
吓唬 xià hu To frighten; to intimidate; to scare someone deliberately. Implies a purposeful act of causing fear, often through threats, bluffing, or ...
夏令营 xià lìng yíng Summer camp. An organised programme, typically residential, held during the summer holidays for children or young people, combining recre...
嫌弃 xián qì To dislike and reject; to look down on; to shun. Describes an attitude of distaste or disdain towards a person or thing, often leading to...
嫌疑 xián yí Suspicion; grounds for suspicion. Refers to the grounds, circumstances, or appearance of wrongdoing that makes a person a suspect, withou...
宪法 xiàn fǎ Constitution; the fundamental law of a state that establishes the framework of government and guarantees basic rights.
弦 xián String; chord; bowstring. Refers to the taut string of a musical instrument, a bow, or mathematically, the chord of a circle or arc.
掀 xiān To lift; to flip up; to raise. Describes the action of lifting or turning up a cover, lid, curtain, or similar surface — often with a sin...
掀起 xiān qǐ To lift up; to stir up; to set off; to trigger. Used both literally (to physically lift or heave something up) and figuratively (to set o...
显现 xiǎn xiàn To appear; to become visible or manifest. Used when something hidden or latent comes into view.
显眼 xiǎn yǎn Conspicuous; eye-catching; standing out prominently so as to attract attention.
显示器 xiǎn shì qì Monitor; display screen. A hardware device that visually presents output from a computer or other electronic system.
显而易见 xiǎn ér yì jiàn Obvious; self-evident; plain to see. Describes something so clear that it requires no explanation or proof — evident to anyone who looks.
显赫 xiǎn hè Illustrious; distinguished; prominent. Describes a person, family, or position of great prestige, fame, or power — especially in social, ...
献血 xiàn xiě To donate blood; to give blood voluntarily for medical or humanitarian use.
现成 xiàn chéng Ready-made; off-the-shelf; already available without extra preparation or effort.
现行 xiàn xíng Current; in effect; currently enforced or in practice. Used to describe laws, regulations, or systems presently operative.
相传 xiāng chuán To be passed down from generation to generation; it is said; according to legend or tradition.
相伴 xiāng bàn To accompany each other; to be together; to keep each other company.
相依为命 xiāng yī wéi mìng To depend on each other for survival; to be inseparably bound together, especially in hardship.
相对而言 xiāng duì ér yán Relatively speaking; comparatively; when viewed in relation to something else.
相差 xiāng chà To differ by a certain amount or degree; to be apart by a measurable gap.
相当于 xiāng dāng yú To be equivalent to; to be tantamount to; to be equal in value, degree, or function.
相提并论 xiāng tí bìng lùn To mention two very different things in the same breath; to put on a par. Most often used negatively to argue that two things cannot or s...
相比之下 xiāng bǐ zhī xià By comparison; in contrast; when compared to what was previously mentioned.
相约 xiāng yuē To make a mutual agreement or arrangement; to agree together to meet at a specific time or place, or to do something jointly.
相继 xiāng jì One after another; in succession; successively. Describes events or actions occurring in close sequential order.
相识 xiāng shí To be mutually acquainted; to know each other. Can also function as a noun meaning 'an acquaintance.'
相辅相成 xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng To supplement and complete each other; mutually reinforcing; said of two things that work together harmoniously, each supporting the other.
相连 xiāng lián To be connected or linked together; physically joined or conceptually interlinked.
相通 xiāng tōng To be interconnected; to share common ground; to communicate through a shared channel or underlying principle.
相遇 xiāng yù To meet or encounter each other; often by chance or in a particular circumstance.
纤维 xiān wéi Fibre; fiber. Thin, thread-like strands of natural or synthetic material. Used in textiles, biology, nutrition, and materials science.
线条 xiàn tiáo Line; contour; the outlines or lines that define a shape, form, or figure.
羡慕 xiàn mù To envy; to admire; to feel a longing desire for what someone else has or is.
腺 xiàn Gland; an organ in the body that produces and secretes specific substances.
衔接 xián jiē To connect; to link up; to dovetail. Describes the smooth joining or coordination of two parts, stages, or systems so that they fit toget...
限 xiàn To limit; to restrict; to set a maximum boundary on quantity, time, or scope.
限于 xiàn yú To be limited to; restricted to a particular scope, group, or condition.
限定 xiàn dìng To limit; to specify; to define within set parameters or conditions.
限度 xiàn dù Limit; the maximum extent, degree, or boundary that should not be exceeded.
陷 xiàn To fall into; to sink into; to become trapped or caught in a difficult situation.
陷阱 xiàn jǐng Trap; pitfall; a deceptive situation or device designed to catch or harm someone.
馅儿 xiànr Filling; stuffing placed inside food such as dumplings, buns, or pastries.
香料 xiāng liào Spice; aromatic or fragrant substance; fragrant material used in cooking, medicine, or perfumery.
香水 xiāng shuǐ Perfume; cologne; a fragrant liquid applied to the body or clothing.
鲜活 xiān huó Vivid and lively; fresh and vibrant. Describes something full of life, vitality, or realistic vividness — whether a living creature, a po...
鲜美 xiān měi Delicious; fresh and tasty. Describes food — particularly seafood, broth, or naturally flavoured dishes — that has a rich, clean, and app...
鲜血 xiān xuè Fresh blood; blood. Refers to blood, especially when visibly shed — in the context of injury, sacrifice, or battle. Carries a strong emot...
享 xiǎng To enjoy; to have the benefit of; to legitimately partake in something pleasurable or privileged.
享有 xiǎng yǒu To enjoy; to possess and benefit from (rights, prestige, reputation, or privileges). To have something to one's credit.
像样 xiàng yàng Proper; decent; presentable; up to standard. Meeting a reasonable level of quality or acceptability.
削 xiāo To peel; to pare; to shave off the outer layer of something using a blade.
协作 xié zuò Collaboration; cooperative work. Joint effort between individuals, teams, or organisations working together on a shared task or project.
协同 xié tóng To collaborate; to coordinate; synergy. Working together in a coordinated manner to achieve a shared goal, especially across departments,...
向往 xiàng wǎng To yearn for; to aspire to; to long for something admirable or ideal. A deep desire for a better life or situation.
向来 xiàng lái Always; all along; consistently and without exception throughout. Expressing a longstanding or habitual pattern.
向着 xiàng zhe Facing toward; in the direction of. Also: to side with someone; to favour or be partial to.
响亮 xiǎng liàng Loud; resonant; resounding. Describes a sound that is strong, clear, and carries far.
响应 xiǎng yìng To respond; to answer a call; to act in support of an initiative or appeal.
响起 xiǎng qǐ To ring out; to sound; to begin sounding. Used when a sound suddenly or noticeably commences.
孝敬 xiào jìng To show filial respect; to give gifts or money to parents or elders as a token of respect and gratitude; to treat elders with devotion.
孝顺 xiào shùn Filially obedient; dutiful to parents. Describes a child who respects, obeys, and cares for their parents in accordance with Confucian va...
小丑 xiǎo chǒu Clown; a buffoon or jester; someone who behaves ridiculously or makes others laugh, often with a pejorative undertone.
小人 xiǎo rén A petty, morally base person; a villain or schemer of low character.
小区 xiǎo qū Residential compound; a gated or enclosed neighbourhood complex consisting of apartment buildings with shared amenities.
小卒 xiǎo zú Foot soldier; pawn; minor figure. A person of low rank or little importance, often used figuratively for someone who is merely a tool of ...
小品 xiǎo pǐn Comic sketch; a short performance piece — either a theatrical skit or a brief essay in classical tradition.
小康 xiǎo kāng Moderately well-off; a standard of living that is comfortable and free from poverty, though not wealthy.
小心翼翼 xiǎo xīn yì yì With extreme care and caution; gingerly; very carefully. Describes acting with great delicacy to avoid making a mistake or causing harm.
小提琴 xiǎo tí qín Violin; the bowed string instrument held under the chin, the smallest and highest-pitched of the standard orchestral string family.
小曲 xiǎo qǔ A short melody; a ditty; a brief folk song or popular tune.
小气 xiǎo qi Stingy; petty; unwilling to spend money or share generously; also mean-spirited or narrow-minded.
小溪 xiǎo xī Brook; stream. A small, narrow natural watercourse, typically flowing gently through countryside or forests.
小看 xiǎo kàn To underestimate; to look down on; to regard someone or something as less capable or important than they actually are.
小贩 xiǎo fàn Street vendor; a small-scale hawker who sells goods informally, typically outdoors or on the street.
小路 xiǎo lù Small path; a narrow trail or lane, often unpaved and away from main roads.
想方设法 xiǎng fāng shè fǎ To try every possible means; to rack one's brains and explore all options to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
挟持 xié chí To hold hostage; to coerce; to seize and control by force. To compel someone to act against their will by using them as a bargaining tool...
效仿 xiào fǎng To emulate; to follow the example of; to model oneself after. To deliberately imitate someone's behaviour, method, or achievement as a po...
效力 xiào lì Effectiveness; efficacy (noun). Also used as a verb meaning to render service to, or to serve a cause or organisation.
效应 xiào yìng Effect; phenomenon. A specific, often named, cause-and-effect relationship or observable consequence, especially in science, economics, o...
效益 xiào yì Benefit; returns; efficiency gains. The positive results or profits generated from an activity, investment, or policy relative to the res...
橡皮 xiàng pí Eraser; rubber in its everyday form. In standard usage, almost exclusively refers to the pencil eraser.
橡胶 xiàng jiāo Rubber; the elastic material derived from the latex of rubber trees or produced synthetically.
消 xiāo To disappear; to eliminate; to cause something to vanish or dissipate.
消沉 xiāo chén Depressed; despondent; in a state of low spirits or diminished vitality.
消遣 xiāo qiǎn To pass time; to engage in a leisure activity to relax or entertain oneself.
潇洒 xiāo sǎ Dashing; free and easy; having an effortlessly graceful and unrestrained manner.
祥和 xiáng hé Peaceful and harmonious; auspicious and serene. Describing a tranquil and propitious atmosphere.
肖像 xiào xiàng Portrait; likeness. A painted, drawn, sculpted, or photographed representation of a specific person, especially their face.
萧条 xiāo tiáo Bleak; depressed; in a state of economic recession or desolate quietness.
详尽 xiáng jìn Detailed; exhaustive; thorough and complete, covering all aspects without omission.
邪 xié Evil; wicked; heretical; deviant. Describes that which is morally corrupt, spiritually impure, or deviates from righteousness and orthodoxy.
邪恶 xié è Evil; wicked; malevolent. Describes a person, force, or act that is morally depraved and causes harm through deliberate malice.
销 xiāo To sell; to market; to melt away or cancel. Used as a verb base relating to sales and elimination.
销毁 xiāo huǐ To destroy; to eliminate utterly by burning, shredding, or other means, leaving no trace.
销量 xiāo liàng Sales volume; the quantity of goods sold within a specified period.
镶 xiāng To inlay; to set (a gemstone or decorative element); to border or edge with a contrasting material.
镶嵌 xiāng qiàn To inlay; to embed; to set one material into the surface of another for decorative or structural purposes.
项链 xiàng liàn Necklace; a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, typically a chain or string of beads with or without a pendant.
香味 xiāng wèi Fragrance; aroma; scent. A pleasant smell emanating from food, flowers, or other sources.
香油 xiāng yóu Sesame oil; a fragrant cooking oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds.
香烟 xiāng yān Cigarette; a manufactured tobacco product for smoking. In literary and religious contexts, also fragrant smoke from burning incense.
信件 xìn jiàn Letter; correspondence. A written or printed message sent to someone, typically via post.
信誉 xìn yù Reputation; credibility; trustworthiness. The quality of being trusted and having a good standing in one's field or community.
信贷 xìn dài Credit; financial credit. The provision of funds by a lender to a borrower, typically with interest.
信赖 xìn lài To trust; to rely on. To have complete confidence in someone or something based on established experience.
兴奋剂 xīng fèn jì Stimulant; performance-enhancing drug; doping substance. A substance that artificially boosts physical or mental performance.
兴建 xīng jiàn To build; to construct; to establish. To initiate and carry out the construction of a major facility or infrastructure project.
兴起 xīng qǐ To rise; to emerge; to spring up. To come into being or become prominent, especially of movements, trends, or civilisations.
写照 xiě zhào A portrayal; a true reflection or vivid depiction. Something that accurately captures the essence or reality of a situation or person.
刑法 xíng fǎ Criminal law; penal code. The body of law dealing with crime and punishment.
卸 xiè To unload; to remove; to detach; to take off or discharge a load, burden, or attachment.
心事 xīn shì Something weighing on one's mind; a hidden worry or preoccupation. An unspoken concern that troubles the heart.
心声 xīn shēng Innermost feelings; heartfelt voice. What one truly feels or wishes but does not always express openly.
心安理得 xīn ān lǐ dé To feel at ease with a clear conscience; to have no qualms about something because it is justified or correct.
心得 xīn dé Insights gained from experience or study; personal understanding or takeaways; lessons learned.
心思 xīn si Thoughts; mind; attention; intention. What occupies one's mind or the energy one devotes to thinking.
心急如焚 xīn jí rú fén To be burning with anxiety; to feel extremely urgent anxiety, as if one's heart is on fire.
心想事成 xīn xiǎng shì chéng May all your wishes come true; everything goes as one hopes. A blessing expressing that what the heart desires will be achieved.
心意 xīn yì Intention; good wishes; regard; the sentiment behind a gift or gesture. What one intends to express through words or actions.
心慌 xīn huāng To feel flustered, anxious, or panicky; a sense of agitation or unease in the heart.
心灵手巧 xīn líng shǒu qiǎo Clever and deft; mentally sharp and manually skilled. Describes a person who is both intelligent and highly adept with their hands.
心爱 xīn ài Beloved; cherished; dearly loved. Describes something or someone held close to the heart with deep affection.
心病 xīn bìng A worry or concern that weighs heavily on the mind; a preoccupation or psychological burden; a heartache.
心目 xīn mù In one's mind; in one's eyes; how one perceives or regards something in one's inner vision or estimation.
心眼儿 xīn yǎnr One's inner mind; cleverness; hidden intentions. Context-dependent: can be positive (perceptiveness) or negative (scheming).
心肠 xīn cháng The heart; one's nature or disposition; inner feelings or character. Refers to a person's emotional nature or moral temperament.
心胸 xīn xiōng Breadth of mind; magnanimity; ambition and vision. A person's capacity for open-mindedness, generosity, or lofty aspiration.
心血 xīn xuè Painstaking effort; one's lifeblood poured into something. Energy and care invested with great dedication.
心酸 xīn suān To feel a pang of sadness; to be moved to sorrow. The aching, bittersweet feeling caused by sorrow or sympathy.
心里话 xīn lǐ huà Words from the heart; sincere inner thoughts or feelings that one truly means; what one really wants to say.
携带 xié dài To carry; to bring along; to take with one. Refers to physically bearing or transporting something.
携手 xié shǒu To join hands; to work together; to cooperate closely toward a shared goal.
新奇 xīn qí Novel; strange and new; striking in its originality. Describes something fresh, unfamiliar, and intriguing.
新式 xīn shì New style; modern type. Describing something of a newer design or format compared to traditional counterparts.
新房 xīn fáng Bridal chamber; newly purchased or newly built house. In traditional contexts, the room prepared for newlyweds; in modern usage, a brand-...
新手 xīn shǒu Newcomer; beginner; novice. A person who is new to a particular field or activity.
新款 xīn kuǎn New model; latest design; new style. Refers to the newest version or design of a product.
新生 xīn shēng Newborn; newly born; new student (fresher); regeneration; renewal. Used both literally (a newborn) and metaphorically (a new beginning or...
新陈代谢 xīn chén dài xiè Metabolism; the process of renewal in which the old is replaced by the new. In biology: the chemical processes sustaining life; broadly: ...
新颖 xīn yǐng Novel; original; fresh and unique. Describing ideas, designs, or approaches that are innovative and unlike what has come before.
星座 xīng zuò Constellation; zodiac sign. A group of stars forming a recognised pattern, or an astrological sign based on birth date.
欣喜 xīn xǐ Joyful; delighted; elated. Describes a feeling of great happiness and excitement at good news or a positive outcome.
欣慰 xīn wèi Pleased and comforted; gratified; relieved and glad. The feeling of contentment and warmth when things turn out well or when others succeed.
欣欣向荣 xīn xīn xiàng róng Thriving and flourishing; vigorous growth. Describes something full of vitality and in a state of prosperous development.
泄 xiè To leak; to vent; to let out or discharge (liquid, gas, information, or emotion). To release something that was contained.
泄密 xiè mì To leak classified or confidential information; to disclose secrets. Often implies a breach of duty or trust in official, military, or na...
泄气 xiè qì To lose heart; to feel deflated or discouraged; to let the air out of something.
泄漏 xiè lòu To leak; to seep out. Used for the physical leakage of liquids, gases, or other substances from a container or system.
泄露 xiè lòu To leak; to disclose; to reveal (information, secrets, or data) without authorisation.
泻 xiè To flow rapidly downward; to rush out; to have diarrhoea. Describes a fast, uncontrolled outpouring of liquid.
猩猩 xīng xing Orangutan; chimpanzee; great ape. A large primate native to tropical forests.
腥 xīng Fishy; having the smell of raw meat or fish. Describing an unpleasant raw or bloody odour.
芯片 xīn piàn Microchip; semiconductor chip. The small integrated circuit that forms the core computing component of electronic devices.
行使 xíng shǐ To exercise; to use; to carry out. To put into effect a right, power, or authority that one legitimately possesses.
辛勤 xīn qín Hardworking; diligent; industrious. Describes sustained, earnest effort put into work or study without complaint.
辛酸 xīn suān Bitter and sad; full of hardship and suffering. Describes life experiences marked by pain, toil, and sorrow endured over time.
休克 xiū kè To go into shock; a severe medical emergency characterised by collapse of circulation and loss of consciousness.
休养 xiū yǎng To rest and recuperate; to convalesce after illness, injury, or overwork.
休想 xiū xiǎng Do not even think about it; don't dream of it. A firm refusal emphasising that something is absolutely impossible.
休眠 xiū mián To hibernate or go dormant; to enter a state of suspended activity to conserve energy or survive unfavourable conditions.
修正 xiū zhèng To correct or rectify; to adjust something that is wrong or imperfect.
修补 xiū bǔ To mend or patch up; to repair something damaged or defective.
修订 xiū dìng To revise and amend; to make corrections and improvements to a text, law, or policy.
修路 xiū lù To build or repair roads; road construction or maintenance.
修长 xiū cháng Slender and tall; elegantly elongated in form.
兴致 xìng zhì Interest; enthusiasm; the mood or inclination to engage in an activity at a particular moment.
兴高采烈 xìng gāo cǎi liè In high spirits; elated; overjoyed. Describes a state of visible, exuberant happiness and excitement.
凶恶 xiōng è Fierce and evil; ferocious; sinister or menacing in appearance or character.
凶残 xiōng cán Brutal and cruel; ferocious and savage. Describes extreme cruelty combined with ferocity, typically in contexts of violence or crime.
凶狠 xiōng hěn Fierce and ruthless; vicious and relentless. Emphasises both the intensity and the merciless determination of aggression.
凶猛 xiōng měng Ferocious and powerful; violent and overwhelming in force or energy.
叙述 xù shù To narrate; to recount; to describe. Giving an account of events or experiences in an orderly manner.
嗅觉 xiù jué The sense of smell; olfactory perception.
姓氏 xìng shì Surname; family name. The hereditary name passed down through generations to identify one's family lineage.
幸亏 xìng kuī Fortunately; it was lucky that; thanks to good fortune that a bad outcome was avoided.
幸免 xìng miǎn To be fortunate enough to escape; to narrowly avoid disaster or death.
幸好 xìng hǎo Fortunately; luckily; it is a good thing that. Expresses relief that something bad was avoided or a favourable outcome occurred.
幸存 xìng cún To survive; to remain alive after a disaster, accident, or life-threatening situation. The element 幸 implies fortunate or narrow escape.
序 xù Order; sequence; preface. The arrangement of things in a systematic order, or an introductory text preceding a main work.
序幕 xù mù Prologue; prelude; opening act. The introductory section of a play, opera, or significant event.
形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè Of all kinds; varied; diverse. Describes a wide assortment of types, shapes, or categories.
形影不离 xíng yǐng bù lí Inseparable; always together. Like a form and its shadow, the two cannot be parted.
徐徐 xú xú Slowly and steadily; gradually; gently. Describes movement that is unhurried and smooth.
性价比 xìng jià bǐ Cost-performance ratio; value for money. The measure of benefit received relative to the price paid.
性命 xìng mìng Life; one's very life. Used in contexts involving danger, risk, or mortal consequence. More emphatic than 生命.
性情 xìng qíng Temperament; disposition; inherent character. Describes the natural emotional inclinations of a person.
旭日 xù rì The rising sun; the morning sun just appearing above the horizon.
汹涌 xiōng yǒng To surge or billow turbulently; of waves, crowds, or forces moving in a powerful, uncontrollable rush.
秀丽 xiù lì Gracefully beautiful; delicately lovely in scenery or appearance.
秀美 xiù měi Gracefully and elegantly beautiful; possessing delicate, refined beauty.
绣 xiù To embroider; to sew decorative patterns onto fabric using coloured threads.
续 xù To continue; to renew; to extend. Carrying on something that was interrupted or adding more to what already exists.
羞愧 xiū kuì Ashamed and remorseful; feeling deep shame and guilt over one's actions or failures.
胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú To have a well-thought-out plan already in mind; to be fully prepared and confident before taking action.
胸膛 xiōng táng The chest; the front part of the torso from neck to abdomen.
虚伪 xū wěi Hypocritical; insincere; two-faced. Pretending to have virtues, feelings, or beliefs one does not actually possess.
虚假 xū jiǎ False; fake; fictitious. Describing information, behaviour, or objects that are deliberately deceptive or not genuine.
虚幻 xū huàn Illusory; unreal; phantasmal. Describing something that exists only in imagination or appears unreal.
虚弱 xū ruò Weak; feeble; frail. Describing a state of physical or psychological weakness, often due to illness, exhaustion, or malnutrition.
虚构 xū gòu To fabricate; to make up; fiction. Creating something imaginary or false, especially a narrative, story, or claim.
行政 xíng zhèng Administration; administrative affairs. The practical management and execution of governmental or organisational functions.
行走 xíng zǒu To walk; to travel on foot; to move about. More literary than 走路, used in formal and medical contexts.
袖手旁观 xiù shǒu páng guān To stand by with folded arms; to look on without helping when action is needed.
许可证 xǔ kě zhèng Permit; licence; certificate of authorisation. An official document granting permission to carry out a specific activity.
酗酒 xù jiǔ To drink excessively; to be an alcoholic; heavy drinking. Habitual or uncontrolled consumption of alcohol to a harmful degree.
醒悟 xǐng wù To wake up to the truth; to come to one's senses; to gain a sudden realisation after being misled or confused.
醒来 xǐng lái To wake up; to regain consciousness from sleep or unconsciousness.
醒目 xǐng mù Eye-catching; conspicuous; striking to the eye. Describes something that stands out clearly and attracts attention.
雄厚 xióng hòu Substantial and powerful; ample and solid in terms of resources, strength, or foundation.
需 xū To need; to require. Indicates that something is necessary or in demand.
须 xū Must; need to; have to. Expresses necessity or obligation, often in formal written contexts.
削弱 xuē ruò To weaken; to undermine; to diminish. To reduce the strength, power, or effectiveness of something.
勋章 xūn zhāng Medal; decoration; order. A badge or medal awarded for distinguished service, bravery, or outstanding achievement.
喧闹 xuān nào Noisy; boisterous; clamorous. Describes an environment filled with loud sounds and animated activity.
学业 xué yè Studies; academic career; schoolwork. The formal body of academic work undertaken by a student over a period of study.
学历 xué lì Educational background; academic qualifications; level of education. The record of formal schooling attained by an individual.
学堂 xué táng Old-style school; traditional school hall. A traditional or historical term for a place of learning, especially referring to pre-modern C...
学士 xué shì Bachelor's degree; bachelor (academic title). The first level of university degree, awarded upon successful completion of an undergraduat...
学子 xué zǐ Student; young scholar. A literary or elevated term for a student, especially one striving for academic excellence or far from home.
学艺 xué yì To learn a craft or skill; to study an art form. To apprentice oneself to the study of a particular skill, trade, or artistic discipline.
学说 xué shuō Theory; doctrine; academic thesis. A systematic body of ideas or principles put forward to explain phenomena, typically in academic or in...
宣告 xuān gào To announce; to proclaim; to officially declare. Used for formal public announcements of important outcomes, beginnings, or definitive ends.
宣扬 xuān yáng To publicise; to promote; to spread (ideas, values, fame). To make something widely known, often with an implicit sense of active advocacy.
宣泄 xuān xiè To vent; to release (emotions or pressure). To let out pent-up feelings or accumulated tension through an outlet.
宣称 xuān chēng To claim; to assert; to declare publicly. Used when someone states something as fact, often without full verification.
宣言 xuān yán Declaration; manifesto. A formal public statement expressing principles, goals, or intentions, especially of a political or ideological n...
宣誓 xuān shì To take an oath; to swear. A formal declaration made in a public ceremony, pledging commitment to a role, cause, or belief.
宣读 xuān dú To read aloud officially; to formally announce by reading a written document in public.
寻 xún To seek; to search for; to look for. A formal and literary verb used to describe deliberate, purposeful searching for someone or something.
寻常 xún cháng Ordinary; common; usual; unremarkable. Describes something typical or standard, often used in contrast with something exceptional or extr...
寻觅 xún mì To search for; to seek out; to look for. More emphatic than 寻 alone, implying active and effortful searching, often for something elusive...
巡逻 xún luó To patrol; to go on patrol. The act of moving through an area at regular intervals to monitor security, enforce order, or protect a desig...
循序渐进 xún xù jiàn jìn To proceed step by step in an orderly manner; to advance gradually and systematically. A four-character idiom describing a methodical app...
悬崖 xuán yá Cliff; precipice. A steep rock face or sharp vertical drop from high ground.
悬念 xuán niàn Suspense; a cliffhanger; an unanswered question that keeps an audience engaged. Also: lingering concern or worry about an unresolved outc...
悬挂 xuán guà To hang; to suspend from above. To fix something in a hanging position.
悬殊 xuán shū Vastly different; a great disparity; a wide gap. Describes a situation where the difference between two sides is extremely large.
旋律 xuán lǜ Melody; tune. The sequence of musical notes forming the main line of a piece of music; also used metaphorically for a pleasing flow or rh...
旋涡 xuán wō Whirlpool; vortex; eddy. Also used metaphorically for a swirling situation or confusing entanglement from which it is difficult to escape.
炫耀 xuàn yào To show off; to flaunt; to boast about. To display one's possessions, achievements, or abilities in a way that seeks admiration.
熏 xūn To smoke; to fumigate; to cure with smoke. To expose to smoke for flavouring, preservation, or purification; also to be gradually influen...
熏陶 xūn táo To influence gradually through environment; to be steeped in a culture or tradition. The gradual shaping of character or sensibility thro...
玄 xuán Mysterious; profound; abstruse; dark. Describes something deep, unfathomable, or metaphysically complex — often with a sense of the unkno...
玄机 xuán jī Hidden mystery; profound secret; deep underlying significance. Refers to something concealed within an apparently simple surface that hol...
穴位 xué wèi Acupuncture point; acupoint. A specific point on the body used in traditional Chinese medicine for acupuncture and acupressure therapy.
絮叨 xù dao Wordy; nagging; long-winded. Describes someone who rambles repetitively, often delivering the same message over and over.
血压 xuè yā Blood pressure. The pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured as systolic over diastolic pressure.
血栓 xuè shuān Blood clot; thrombus. A clot formed within a blood vessel that obstructs the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
血缘 xuè yuán Blood relation; consanguinity; kinship by blood. The biological relationship connecting people who share common ancestors.
血脉 xuè mài Bloodline; blood vessels; lineage. The biological connection through shared blood; also used metaphorically for deep cultural or spiritua...
训 xùn To instruct; to train; to admonish; to reprimand. Can denote formal instruction and moral guidance or stern scolding depending on context.
选民 xuǎn mín Voter; elector; the electorate. Citizens who are eligible to vote in an election.
选用 xuǎn yòng To select and use; to choose for practical application. To pick something from available options and put it to use.
选项 xuǎn xiàng Option; choice; alternative. An item in a list of possibilities from which a selection is to be made.
雪上加霜 xuě shàng jiā shuāng To add frost on top of snow; to make a bad situation even worse. An idiom describing adversity compounded by further misfortune.
雪山 xuě shān Snow-capped mountain; snow mountain. A mountain whose peak is permanently or seasonally covered with snow.
靴子 xuē zi Boots. Footwear that covers the foot and extends up the ankle, calf, or thigh.
驯 xùn To tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal). Also used as an adjective meaning docile, obedient, or compliant.
虚 xū Empty; false; weak. As an adjective, hollow, modest, or physically weak.
下意识 xià yì shí Subconscious; unconscious. As an adverb, subconsciously or instinctively.
协定 xié dìng Agreement; accord; pact. As a verb, to reach an agreement or negotiate terms.
新潮 xīn cháo New trend; new wave; fashionable. As an adjective, trendy or modern.
逊色 xùn sè Inferior; not as good as. Used to indicate something falls short in comparison.
锈 xiù Rust; corrosion. As a verb, to rust or become corroded.
喧哗 xuān huá To make noise; to clamor. As an adjective, noisy, loud, or boisterous.
现任 xiàn rèn To currently hold a position; incumbent. As an adjective, current or present (of office holders).
相对 xiāng duì To face each other; relative; comparatively. As an adjective, relative or corresponding.
瞎 xiā To be blind; blindly; recklessly. As an adverb, randomly, groundlessly, or without thinking.
虚拟 xū nǐ To virtualize; to simulate; fictitious. As an adjective, virtual, simulated, or hypothetical.
许 xǔ To permit; to promise; somewhat; perhaps. As an adverb, approximately or maybe.