HSK Level 4 Chinese Vocabulary is built for learners who want useful Chinese vocabulary in a clean reference format instead of a long, fluffy article.
Ready to level up your Mandarin without turning study time into a snooze-fest? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable chinese vocabulary list list PDF and the free downloadable printable chinese list flashcards.
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| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 适应 | shì yìng | to adapt; to fit; to suit | |
| 逐渐 | zhú jiàn | gradually | |
| 通知 | tōng zhī | to notify; to inform; notice | |
| 通过 | tōng guò | by means of; through; via | |
| 逛 | guàng | to stroll; to visit | |
| 速度 | sù dù | speed; rate; velocity | |
| 遍 | biàn | everywhere; all over; classifier for actions: one time | |
| 道歉 | dào qiàn | to apologize | |
| 邀请 | yāo qǐng | to invite; invitation; CL:個|个[gè] | |
| 部分 | bù fèn | part; share; section | |
| 酸 | suān | sour; sore; ache | |
| 醒 | xǐng | to wake up; to awaken; to be awake | |
| 重新 | chóng xīn | again; once more; re- | |
| 重点 | zhòng diǎn | important point; main point; focus | |
| 重视 | zhòng shì | to attach importance to sth; to value | |
| 钥匙 | yào shi | key; CL:把[bǎ] | |
| 镜子 | jìng zi | mirror; CL:面; 個|个[gè] | |
| 长城 | Cháng chéng | the Great Wall | |
| 长江 | Cháng Jiāng | Yangtze River; or Chang Jiang | |
| 阅读 | yuè dú | to read; reading | |
| 阳光 | yáng guāng | sunshine; CL:線|线[xiàn] | |
| 降低 | jiàng dī | to reduce; to lower; to bring down | |
| 限制 | xiàn zhì | to restrict; to limit; to confine | |
| 陪 | péi | to accompany; to keep sb company; to assist | |
| 随便 | suí biàn | as one wishes; as one pleases; at random |
