HSK Level 4 Vocabularies by Frequency

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得 dé obtain, must

死 sǐ to die, dead

干 gàn to work, do

而 ér and, but, yet, white

等 děng to wait, rank, equal, etc.

当 dāng should, act as

所有 suǒyǒu all, to have, to possess

也许 yěxǔ perhaps, probably, maybe

行 xíng walk, be current

不过 búguò only, merely, but, however

发生 fāshēng happen, occur, take place

一切 yīqiè all, every, everything

抱 bào to hold, to hug, carry in one’s arms

抱歉 bàoqiàn be sorry, feel apologetic

感觉 gǎnjué to feel, become aware of

肯定 kěndìng sure, definite, affirm, approve

棒 bàng stick, club, good, excellent

以 yǐ to use, according to, so as to, for

以为 yǐwéi think(mistakenly), consider(that)

掉 diào to drop, to fall

生活 shēnghuó life, livelihood, to live

之 zhī of

任何 rènhé any, whatever, whichever

与 yǔ and, to give

弄 nòng do, manage, to handle

却 què but, yet, however

继续 jìxù to continue, to go on, to proceed

够 gòu enough, to reach

父亲 fùqīn father

完全 wánquán complete, whole, totally

可是 kěshì but, however

谈 tán to talk, to chat, discuss

好像 hǎoxiàng as if, seem to be

警察 jǐngchá police

场 chǎng courtyard, place, field

刚 gāng just

呀 ya ah, on

情况 qíngkuàng circumstance, state of affairs, situation

只要 zhǐyào so long as, if only

份 fèn part, portion

底 dǐ bottom, background, base

到底 dàodǐ after all, in the end(used in a question)

成为 chéngwéi become, turrn into

永远 yǒngyuǎn forever

安全 ānquán safe, safety, secure

留 liú to leave, to retain, to stay

计划 jìhuà plan, project

俩 liǎ (colloquial)two(people)

停 tíng to stop, to halt, to park(a car)

感谢 gǎnxiè thank, be grateful

敢 gǎn to dare

从来 cónglái have always, never

赢 yíng to win, to beat, to profit

消息 xiāoxī news, information

拉 la to pull, to play

原因 yuányīn cause, reason

连 lián even, including, join

确实 quèshí indeed, in truth, reliable

挺 tǐng straighten up, stick up

保证 bǎozhèng to guarantee, ensure

接受 jiēshòu accept, receive

改变 gǎibiàn to change, alter

麻烦 máfan trouble

出现 chūxiàn appear, arise

不管 bùguǎn no matter(what, how, etc.)

甚至 shènzhì even, so much so that

真正 shēnzhèng genuine, real, true

结果 jiéguǒ result, outcome, finally

当时 dāngshí then, at that time, while

至少 zhìshǎo at least

律师 lǜshī lawyer

表演 biǎoyǎn perform, to play

无 wú have not, without

猜 cāi to guess

咱们 zánmen we, us

进行 jìnxíng carry on, carry out

内 nèi inside, inner, internal, within

是否 shìfǒu whether(or not), if

调查 diàochá investigate, survery, inquiry

成功 chénggōng success, to succeed

考虑 kǎolǜ think over, consider

约会 yuēhuì appointment, engagement, date

通过 tōngguò by means of, through

开心 kāixīn feel happy, have a great time

母亲 mǔqīn mother

主意 zhǔyì plan, idea, decision

倒 dào to collapse, to fall

解释 jiěshì to explain

联系 liánxì integrate, link, connection

证明 zhèngmíng proof, testify

生命 shēngmìng life

难道 nándào could it be that...?

由 yóu follow, from, by, through

指 zhǐ finger, to point(at, to, out)

危险 wéixiǎn danger, dangerous, perilous

讨厌 tǎoyàn to hate,loathe,disgusting

醒 xǐng wake up

样子 yàngzi manner,air,appearance,looks

有趣 yǒuqù interesting,fascinating,amusing

提 tí to carry,to lift,to raise

部分 bùfèn part,share,section

理解 lǐjiě comprehend,understand

重 zhòng heavy,serious

任务 rènwù a mission,an assignment,a task

使 shǐ to use,to make,to cause

转 zhuǎn to turn,to change,pass on

博士 bóshì doctor

紧张 jǐnzhāng nervous,tension

放弃 fàngqì abandon,renounce,give up

大概 dàgài probably,roughly,approximate

重新 chóngxīn again,anew,once more

其中 qízhōng among,in,included among these

来自 láizì come from

本来 běnlái originally,at first

并且 bìngqiě and,besides,moreover

直接 zhíjiē direct,immedicate

对于 duìyú regarding,as far as sth.

正确 zhèngquè normall,regular,ordinary

遍 biàn a time,everywhere,turn

冷静 lěngjìng calm,cool-headed,sober

方法 fāngfǎ method,way,means

扔 rēng to throw,throw away

能力 nénglì capability,capable,ability

另外 lìngwài another,in addition,besides

放松 fàngsōng relax,loosen,slacken

丢 diū lose

负责 fùzé responsible for(something)

梦 mèng to dream

戴 dài put on,to wear,to respect

错误 cuòwù error,mistake,mistaken

随便 suíbiàn as one please,informal,random

经历 jīnglì undergo,to experience

支持 zhīchí sustain,hold out

建议 jiànyì to propose,to suggest,recommend

否则 fǒuzé if not,otherwise,or else

光 guāng light,ray,bright

安排 ānpái arrange,to plan

钥匙 yàoshi key

信息 xìnxī information,news,message

全部 quánbù whole,entire,complete

首先 shǒuxiān first(of all)

照 zhào to shine,illuminate,according to

交 jiāo deliver,turn over,intersect

台 tái platform,desk,stage

坚持 jiānchí persist in,persevere

生意 shēngyì business,trade

火 huǒ fire

即使 jíshǐ even if，even though

到处 dàochù everywhere,in all places,all over

挂 guà hang,put up,suspend

道歉 dàoqiàn apologize,make an apology

可怜 kělián pitiful,poor,pathetic

实在 shízài honest,in reality,honestly

骗 piàn to cheat,to swindle,deceive

原谅 yuánliàng to excuse,forgive,to pardon

乱 luàn disorder,confusion,arbitrarily

差不多 chàbùduō almost,about the same

满 mǎn full,abbreviation for manchurian

假 jiǎ fake,if,borrow

研究 yánjiū to study,to research

打扰 dǎrǎo disturb

正确 zhèngquè correct,proper

收 shōu receive,accept,collect,to harvest

秒 miǎo second(unit of time or angle)

同时 tóngshí at the same time,simultaneously

提供 tígōng to supply,provide,furnish

输 shū to transport,to lose(a game,etc.)

号码 hàomǎ number

座 zuò seat,base,stand,constellation

比如 bǐrú for example,for instance,such as

严重 yánzhòng grave,serious,critical

脱 tuō to shed,take off,to escape

陪 péi accompany,keep company

法律 fǎlǜ law,statute

值得 zhídé be worth,deserve

使用 shǐyòng to use,employ,apply,administer

方面 fāngmiàn aspect,field,side

原来 yuánlái original,former,as it turns out

讨论 tǎolùn to discuss,discussion

说明 shuōmíng explain,explanation

仍然 réngrán still,yet

动作 dòngzuò movement,motion,action

受到 shòudào receive

赶 gǎn catch up,overtake,drive away

怀疑 huáiyí doubt,to suspect,be skeptical

拒绝 jùjué to refuse,to decline,to reject

演员 yǎnyuán actor or actress

破 pò broken,damaged,to split

因此 yīncǐ therefore,thus,that is why

答案 dá'àn answer,solution

活动 huódòng activity,exercise,move about

既然 jìrán since,given that,now that

通知 tōngzhī to inform,notice

不得不 bùdé bù have to,have no choice but to

无论 wúlùn no matter what,regardless of whether...

刀 dāo knife,blade

适合 shìhé to suit,to fit

失望 shīwàng disappointed,lose hope

允许 yǔnxǔ allow

意见 yìjiàn opinion,view,suggestion

获得 huòdé obtain,acquire,to gain

要是 yàoshi if,suppose,in case

邀请 yāoqǐng to invite

尽管 jǐnguǎn despite,although,even though

浪费 làngfèi to waste,squander

失败 shībài be defeated,fail,lose

责任 zérèn responsibility,blame,duty

美丽 měilì beautiful

压力 yālì pressure,stress

味道 wèidào flavor,taste

厉害 lìhài terrible,formidable,fierce,cool

出发 chūfā start out,set off

兴奋 xīngfèn excitement,be excited

观众 guānzhòng spectator,audience

反对 fǎnduì oppose,fight against

精彩 jīngcǎi brilliant,spectator,wonderful

感情 gǎnqíng feeling,emotion,sensation

演出 yǎnchū to act,to perform,to put on a show

愉快 yúkuài happy,cheerful

开玩笑 kāiwánxiào joke,play a joke,make fun of

杂志 zázhì magazine

合适 héshì suitable,proper,appropriate

广告 guǎnggào advertisement

自然 zìrán nature,natural

深 shēn deep,profound

取 qǔ to take,get,choose

短信 duǎnxìn text message,SMS

地球 dìqiú the earth,planet

帅 shuài handsome,graceful

推 tuī to push,to scrape,to decline

关键 guānjiàn crucial,key,pivotal

空 kōng empty,sky

究竟 jiùjìng after all,when all is said and done

恐怕 kǒngpà be afraid,to fear

躺 tǎng recline,lie down

聚会 jùhuì hold a meeting,get together

方向 fāngxiàng direction,orientation

幸福 xìngfú happy,blessed,fortunate

接着 jiēzhe continue,carry on,to catch

技术 jìshù technology,technique,skill

困 kùn sleepy,surround

困难 kùnnán Difficulty,difficult

正好 zhènghǎo just,just right,just enough

提醒 tíxǐng remind,call attention to,warn of

旅行 lǚxíng travel

激动 jīdòng excite,agitate

骄傲 jiāo'ào proud,arrogant,conceited

毛 máo hair,fur,feather

节 jié section,part,festival

许多 xǔduō many,a lot,much

顺利 shùnlì go smoothly,without a hitch

职业 zhíyè profession,occupation

赚 zhuàn earn,make a profit

地址 dìzhǐ address

于是 yúshì as a result,thus,therefore

收拾 shōushí to tidy,put in order

周围 zhōuwéi surroundings,vicinity

爱情 àiqíng love

尊重 zūnzhòng esteem,to respect

十分 shífēn very,fully

教授 jiàoshòu professor,instruct,to lecture

超过 chāoguò surpass,exceed,outstrip

寄 jì send by email

顺便 shùnbiàn conveniently,in passing

无聊 wúliáo nonsense,bored,silly,stupid

目的 mùdì purpose,aim,goal

低 dī low,to lower

剩 shèng have as remainder,be left over

复杂 fùzá complicated,complex

社会 shèhuì society

故意 gùyì deliberately,intentional,on purpose

好处 hǎochù benefit,advantage

竟然 jìngrán unecpectedly,to one’s surprise

表示 biǎoshì express,show,indicate

印象 yìnxiàng impression

出生 chūshēng be born

估计 gūjì appraise,estimate

地点 dìdiǎn place,site,location

轻 qīng light,easy,gentle,soft

轻松 qīngsōng relaxed,gentle,easygoing

作用 zuòyòng action,activity,effect

举 jǔ lift,raise,cite

小伙子 xiǎohuǒzi young man,lad,youngster

著名 zhùmíng famous,well-known

免费 miǎnfèi free

伤心 shāngxīn sad,grieve,brokenhearted

记者 jìzhě reporter,journalist

仔细 zǐxì careful,attentive,cautious

巧克力 qiǎokèlì chocolate

辣 là hot(spicy)

互相 hùxiāng mutually,with each other

厕所 cèsuǒ bathroom,toilet,lavatory

过程 guòchéng course of events,process

申请 shēnqǐng apply for,application

引起 yǐnqǐ give rise to,lead to,to cause

发展 fāzhǎn develop,development,growth

毕业 bìyè to graduate,to finish school

正式 zhèngshì formal,official

厨房 chúfáng kitchen

专业 zhuānyè profession

吸引 xīyǐn attract

心情 xīnqíng mood,state of mind

祝贺 zhùhè congratulate

条件 tiáojiàn condition

千万 qiān wàn ten million,be sure to, must

糖 táng sugar,candy,sweets

趟 tàng (mw for trips times),to wade

由于 yóuyú due to,owing to,as a result of,thanks of

密码 mìmǎ password,secret code

倍 bèi times

擦 cā to wipe,to rub,to polish

尤其 yóuqí especially,particularly

经验 jīngyàn experience

盒子 hézi box

干杯 gānbēi to drink a toast,cheers!

看法 kànfǎ point of view,opinion

脏 zāng filthy,dirty

艺术 yìshù art

速度 sùdù speed,rate,velocity

勇敢 yǒnggǎn brave,courageous

数字 shùzì number,numeral,figure,digit

暂时 zhànshí temorary,transient,for the moment

优秀 yōuxiù outstanding,excellent

笑话 xiàohuà joke,laugh at

可惜 kěxí it’s a pity,regrettable,too bad

响 xiǎng make a sound,to ring,echo

省 shěng to save,economize,omit

笨 bèn stupid,foolish,silly,dumb

科学 kēxué science,scientific knowledge

餐厅 cāntīng dining hall,restaurant

各 gè each,every

距离 jùlí distance,be apart,away from

窗户 chuānghù window

空气 kōngqì air

护士 hùshì nurse

后悔 hòuhuǐ to regret,repent

大约 dàyuē approximately,about

内容 nèiróng content,substance,details

规定 guīdìng regulation,stipulate,fix,set

效果 xiàoguǒ effect,result

现金 xiànjīn cash

儿童 értóng child,children

租 zū to rent

篇 piān sheet,piece of writing

浪漫 làngmàn romantic

态度 tàidù manner,bearing,attitude

自信 zìxìn self-confidence

吃惊 chījīng be startled,be shocked

熟悉 shúxī familiar with,know well

按照 ànzhào according to,in accordance with

世纪 shìjì century

回忆 huíyì to recall,recollect

相同 xiāngtóng identical,same,alike

重点 zhòngdiǎn emphasis,main point

教育 jiàoyù education

受不了 shòu bùliǎo cannot endure,unbearable

皮肤 pífū skin

区别 qūbié difference,distinguish

左右 zuǒyòu about,approximate,around

阳光 yángguāng sunshine

页 yè page

文章 wénzhāng article,essay

语言 yǔyán language

标准 biāozhǔn standard

管理 guǎnlǐ supervise,manage

误会 wùhuì to misunderstand,to mistake

桥 qiáo bridge

举行 jǔxíng convene,to hold

肚子 dùzi belly,abdomen,stomach

不仅 bùjǐn not only,not just

饼干 bǐnggān biscuit,cracker,cookie

国际 guójì international

信心 xìnxīn confidence

抬 tái to lift,to raise

竞争 jìngzhēng compete

汤 tāng soup,broth

作家 zuòjiā author,writer

诚实 chéngshí honest,honorable

顾客 gùkè customer

存 cún exist,to deposit,to store

香 xiāng fragrant,savory

打扮 dǎbàn dress up,put on make up

交流 jiāoliú communicate,exchange

年龄 niánlíng age

小说 xiǎoshuō novel

符合 fúhé in keeping with,in accordance with

交通 jiāotōng traffic,transportation

共同 gòngtóng together,common,joint

稍微 shāowéi a little bit,slightly

增加 zēngjiā to increase,to raise,add

敲 qiāo knock,blackmail

适应 shìyìng to suit,to fit,adapt

苦 kǔ bitter,miserable

辛苦 xīnkǔ hard,exhausting,toilsome

然而 rán'ér however,yet,but

耐心 nàixīn to be patient

将来 jiānglái the future

沙发 shāfā sofa

最好 zuì hǎo the best

禁止 jìnzhǐ to ban,prohibit

经济 jīngjì economy,economic

座位 zuòwèi seat,place

购物 gòuwù go shopping,buy goods

抽烟 chōuyān to smoke

航班 hángbān scheduled flight

礼貌 lǐmào courtesy,politeness

提前 tíqián bring forward

判断 pànduàn to judge

胳膊 gēbó arm

整理 zhěnglǐ put in order,arrange

森林 sēnlín forest

同情 tóngqíng compassion,sympathy

网站 wǎngzhàn website

商量 shāngliáng consult,talk over

眼镜 yǎnjìng glasses

镜子 jìngzi mirror

广播 guǎngbò broadcast,on the air

专门 zhuānmén specialized

弹钢琴 dàn gāngqín play the piano

尝 cháng to taste,flavor

流行 liúxíng spread,prevalent,be popular

材料 cáiliào material

对话 duìhuà dialogue,conversation

详细 xiángxì detailed,in detail

随着 suízhe along with,in the wake of

降落 jiàngluò descend,to land

功夫 gōngfū kung fu,skill

严格 yángé strict,stringent,tight

日记 rìjì diary

偶尔 ǒu'ěr occasionally,once in a while

实际 shíjì actual,reality,practice

友好 yǒuhǎo friendly

相反 xiāngfǎn opposite,contrary

大夫 dàfū doctor,physician

友谊 yǒuyì Friendship

准确 zhǔnquè Accurate,precise

平时 píngshí Ordinarily,in normal times

对面 duìmiàn Opposite,across from

脾气 píqì Temperament,disposition,temper

价格 jiàgé price

性格 xìnggé Nature,personality

鼓励 gǔlì Encourage,inspire

及时 jíshí Timely,in time,promptly

迷路 mílù To get lost

棵 kē (mw for plants)

理想 lǐxiǎng ideal

工资 gōngzī wages,pay,earnings,salary

散步 sànbù to go for a walk

只好 zhǐhǎo have to,be forced to

感动 gǎndòng be moved,to touch emotionally

知识 zhīshì knowledge,intellectual

难受 nánshòu feel enwell,to suffer pain

奖金 jiǎngjīn bonus

幽默 yōumò humorous

孙子 sūnzi grandson,son’s son

汗 hàn sweat

收入 shōurù take in,income,revenue

酸 suān sour,sore,ache

公里 gōnglǐ kilometer

害羞 hàixiū blush,shy

基础 jīchǔ base,foundation

准时 zhǔnshí punctually,on time

积极 jījí active,positive,energetic

富 fù wealthy

力气 lìqì physical strength,effort

入口 rùkǒu entrance

袜子 wàzi socks,stockings

烦恼 fánnǎo worried,vexed

举办 jǔbàn to conduct,to hold

修理 xiūlǐ to repair,perform maintenance

减少 jiǎnshǎo reduce,to decrease

亲戚 qīnqī a relative

参观 cānguān to visit

丰富 fēngfù rich,enrich,abundant

果汁 guǒzhī fruit juice

毛巾 máojīn towel,washcloth

作者 zuòzhě author,writer

海洋 hǎiyáng ocean

批评 pīpíng criticize

排队 páiduì stand in line

例如 lìrú for example,for instance

植物 zhíwù plant,botanical,vegetation

穷 qióng poor,exhausted

家具 jiājù furniture

盐 yán salt

温度 wēndù temperature

数量 shùliàng amount,quantity,number

逛 guàng to stroll,to visit

厚 hòu thick

亚洲 yàzhōu asia

来不及 láibují it’s too late

师傅 shīfù master,qualified worker

污染 wūrǎn pollution,contamination

来得及 láidéjí there’s still time

减肥 jiǎnféi go on a diet,lose weight

客厅 kètīng living room

缺少 quēshǎo To lack,be short of

老虎 lǎohǔ tiger

降低 jiàngdī reduce,to lower,to drop

云 yún clound

质量 zhìliàng quality

学期 xuéqí semester,school term

卫生间 wèishēngjiān restroom,bathroom

网球 wǎngqiú tennis,tennis ball

其次 qícì next,secondly

打招呼 dǎzhāohū notify,greet,inform

表格 biǎogé form

阅读 yuèdú read,reading

信封 xìnfēng envelope

顺序 shùnxù sequence,order

放暑假 fàng shǔjià have summer vacation

乘坐 chéngzuò ride,get into

重视 zhòngshì to value,take seriously

推迟 tuīchí postpone,defer

缺点 quēdiǎn weak point,defect,fault

加油站 jiāyóu zhàn gas station

首都 shǒudū capital

羡慕 xiànmù to envy,admire

零钱 língqián small change

暖和 nuǎnhuo warm,nice and warm

懒 lǎn lazy

出差 chūchāi go on a business trip

民族 mínzú nationality

传真 chuánzhēn fax

优点 yōudiǎn merit,good point

垃圾桶 lājī tǒng garbage can

加班 jiābān work overtime

房东 fángdōng landlord

按时 ànshí on time

葡萄 pútáo grape

往往 wǎngwǎng often,frequently

高速公路 gāosù gōnglù highway

得意 déyì proud of oneself,complacent

特点 tèdiǎn a characteristic,trait,feature

合格 hégé qualified,up to standard

性别 xìngbié gender,sex,sexual distinction

报名 bàomíng sign up,apply

互联网 hùliánwǎng internet

景色 jǐngsè scenery,landscape

大使馆 dàshǐ guǎn embassy

总结 zǒngjié summarize,conclude

热闹 rènào bustling,lively,busy

郊区 jiāoqū suburbs,outskirts

咳嗽 késòu to cough

签证 qiānzhèng visa

咸 xián salty,salted,all

打印 dǎyìn to print

活泼 huópō lively

邮局 yóujú post office

牙膏 yágāo toothpaste

气候 qìhòu climate,atmosphere,weater

勺子 sháozi spoon,scoop,ladle

付款 fùkuǎn to pay

理发 lǐfǎ a barber,hairdressing,haircut

复印 fùyìn photocopy,duplicate

词语 cíyǔ words and expressions,terms

表扬 biǎoyáng to praise,commend

打针 dǎzhēn inject,get a shot

普遍 pǔbiàn common,universal,general

堵车 dǔchē traffic jam

叶子 yèzi leaves

打折 dǎzhé sell at a discount

排列 páiliè arrange,align,permutation

凉快 liángkuai nice and cool,pleasantly cool

塑料袋 sùliào dài plastic bag

导游 dǎoyóu tour guide

小吃 xiǎochī snack,refreshments

西红柿 xīhóngshì tomato

招聘 zhāopìn recruitment

节约 jiéyuē frugal,to save

硕士 shuòshì master’s degree

兵乓球 pīng pāng qiú ping pong,table tennis

积累 jīlěi accumulate, accumulation

橡皮 xiàngpí rubber, an eraser

应聘 yìngpìn accept a job offer, to apply for a job

矿泉水 kuàngquán shuǐ mineral water

长城 chángchéng the great wall

语法 yǔfǎ grammar

礼拜天 lǐbài tiān sunday

饺子 jiǎozi dumpling, potsticker

国籍 guójí nationality

售货员 shòuhuòyuán salesclerk, shop assistant

翻译 fānyì translate, translation

流利 liúlì fluent

粗心 cūxīn careless, inadvertent

养成 yǎng chéng cultivate, acquire, to form

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马虎 mǎhǔ careless, sloppy, casual

百分之 bǎi fēn zhī percent

普通话 pǔtōnghuà mandarin

登机牌 dēng jī pái boarding pass

占线 zhànxiàn the(phone)line is busy

包子 bāozi steamed stuffed bun

羽毛球 yǔmáoqiú badminton

烤鸭 kǎoyā roast duck

寒假 hánjià winter vacation

长江 chángjiāng the Yangtze River

预习 yùxí preview

填空 tiánkòng fill in the blanks, fill a vacancy

京剧 jīngjù beijing opera