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HSK 7-9 vocabulary · J
The 475 words of the advanced band (HSK 7-9) that begin with “J” in pinyin, with hanzi, tone-colored pinyin and English meaning. The HSK 2.0 tag appears alongside where it exists.
Every word with its hanzi, pinyin and meaning (the glosses start from CC-CEDICT and are reviewed for Wanyu). The audio and example sentences for each one are inside the app, free.
J
及 and; to reach; up to; in time for
即 (written) that is; namely; even if; immediately; to approach
剂 MW for doses of medicine; preparation; agent
计 to calculate; to count; to plan; plan; scheme; meter
继 to continue; to succeed; to inherit; afterward
积 to accumulate; to amass; to store; (math) product
祭 to offer sacrifices (to gods, ancestors); to worship; to honor
忌 to avoid; to abstain from; to fear; to envy; to give up (a habit)
基本功 basic skills; fundamentals
即便 even if; even though HSK 2.0 · 6
级别 (military) rank; level; grade HSK 2.0 · 6
机舱 cabin of a plane
计策 stratagem
基层 grassroots; basic level; base (of an organization); lowest tier
祭奠 to pay tribute to the dead or ancestors; to hold a memorial service
积淀 accumulated deposit; (cultural) heritage; to accumulate; to settle
机动 motorized; flexible; adaptable HSK 2.0 · 6
嫉妒 to be jealous of; to envy HSK 2.0 · 6
极度 extremely
饥饿 hunger; starvation; famine HSK 2.0 · 6
继而 then; afterwards
激发 to stimulate; to arouse; to spark (interest, enthusiasm) HSK 2.0 · 6
肌肤 skin; complexion; (fig.) intimate physical contact
继父 stepfather
激光 laser
记号 mark; symbol; notation; seal
激化 to intensify
集会 to gather; assembly; meeting
忌讳 to avoid as taboo; to abstain from; taboo HSK 2.0 · 6
激活 to activate
计较 to take to heart; to fuss over; to quarrel over trifles; to haggle HSK 2.0 · 6
集结 to assemble; to concentrate; to mass (troops, forces)
寂静 quiet HSK 2.0 · 6
急剧 rapid; sudden HSK 2.0 · 6
即可 (do something) and that's enough; it suffices to
忌口 to avoid certain foods (due to illness or health); to be on a diet
激励 to encourage; to motivate; to inspire; motivation; incentive HSK 2.0 · 6
极力 with all one's might; by every means; at all costs
脊梁 backbone; spine; (fig.) pillar, mainstay
脊梁 (colloquial) back (of a person or animal)
机灵 clever; quick-witted HSK 2.0 · 6
几率 probability; odds
纪录片 documentary (film or TV)
机密 secret; classified (information) HSK 2.0 · 6
寂寞 lonely; alone; (of a place) quiet; loneliness HSK 2.0 · 5
继母 stepmother
纪念碑 monument
纪念馆 memorial hall; commemorative museum
纪念日 day of commemoration; memorial day
急迫 urgent; pressing; imperative
吉普 Jeep (car brand)
及其 and its; and their; and his/her (joins two nouns, written style)
激起 to arouse; to provoke; to stir up
极少数 extremely few; a small minority
计时 to measure time; to time; to charge by time
纪实 factual account; true-to-life report; documentary
棘手 thorny (problem); intractable
祭祀 to offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors; sacrificial ritual
激素 hormone
吉他 guitar (loanword)
寄托 to place (hopes, feelings) in; to entrust; something one pins hopes on HSK 2.0 · 6
极为 extremely; exceedingly
极限 limit; extreme boundary HSK 2.0 · 6
迹象 sign; indication; mark; indicator HSK 2.0 · 6
吉祥物 mascot
讥笑 to sneer HSK 2.0 · 6
急性 acute
畸形 deformity; abnormality
急需 to urgently need; urgent need
积蓄 to save; to put aside; savings
挤压 to squeeze; to press; to extrude
技艺 skill; art
记忆犹新 still fresh in one's memory; to remember as if it were yesterday
基因 gene (loanword) HSK 2.0 · 6
集邮 stamp collecting; philately
基于 on the basis of; in view of; to be based on
急于 eager to; in a hurry to
及早 as soon as possible; in good time HSK 2.0 · 6
急诊 emergency room; emergency medical care
机智 quick-witted; resourceful HSK 2.0 · 6
急转弯 to make a sudden turn
集装箱 container (for shipping)
基准 benchmark; baseline; criterion; standard
集资 to raise money; to accumulate funds
嫁 (of a woman) to marry; to marry off a daughter; to shift (blame) HSK 2.0 · 5
驾 to drive; to pilot; to operate (a vehicle); (polite) your good self
驾车 to drive (a vehicle)
假定 to assume; to suppose; assumption; hypothesis
家伙 (colloquial) guy; dude; gadget; tool HSK 2.0 · 6
家家户户 every family; every household; house by house
家教 upbringing; manners; private tutor
佳节 festive day; holiday
加紧 to intensify; to speed up; to step up (efforts)
家境 family financial situation; family circumstances
加剧 to intensify HSK 2.0 · 6
假冒 to pose as; to counterfeit; to impersonate; to imitate (a brand)
嘉年华 carnival (loanword)
家禽 poultry; domestic fowl
假设 to suppose; to assume; supposing that; if; hypothesis HSK 2.0 · 6
加深 to deepen
架势 stance; pose; manner (of doing something)
假使 if; in case; suppose; given ... HSK 2.0 · 6
价位 price level
家用 for household use; household expenses
驾驭 to master; to handle; to drive (a horse); to control (a situation)
家喻户晓 known to everyone; common knowledge; a household name HSK 2.0 · 6
家政 housekeeping; household services
价值观 system of values
加重 to aggravate; to make heavier; to intensify; to worsen
假装 to feign; to pretend HSK 2.0 · 5
嫁妆 dowry
架子 shelf; frame; airs; arrogance
家族 family; clan
贱 despicable; vile; cheap; of little value; lowly
兼 to hold concurrently (two posts); to do at the same time
煎 to pan-fry; to fry; to decoct (herbs) HSK 2.0 · 5
溅 to splash HSK 2.0 · 6
拣 to choose; to pick; to select; to pick up HSK 2.0 · 6
肩膀 shoulder HSK 2.0 · 5
鉴别 to differentiate; to distinguish HSK 2.0 · 6
监察 to supervise; to control
检察 (legal) prosecutorial; of the prosecutor's office
简称 to be abbreviated as; abbreviation; short form
坚持不懈 to persevere tirelessly; to hold firm to the end
间谍 spy HSK 2.0 · 6
简短 brief; concise; briefly
间断 to be interrupted; to be suspended; interruption
尖端 cutting-edge; leading (technology); tip; peak HSK 2.0 · 6
肩负 to shoulder; to take on (a responsibility, mission)
间隔 interval; gap; to separate; to space out HSK 2.0 · 6
兼顾 to attend to both at once; to balance; to reconcile
监管 to supervise; to oversee; to control; supervision; oversight
监护 to act as a guardian
简化 to simplify HSK 2.0 · 6
建交 to establish diplomatic relations
见解 opinion; view; understanding HSK 2.0 · 6
简洁 concise; succinct; pithy
艰巨 arduous; daunting; formidable (task) HSK 2.0 · 5
监控 to monitor
艰苦奋斗 to struggle arduously
简陋 simple and crude HSK 2.0 · 6
健美 bodybuilding; healthy and slim; strong and beautiful
减免 to reduce or waive (taxes, fines, rent, tuition)
歼灭 to annihilate; to wipe out; to crush (the enemy)
见钱眼开 to be dazzled by money; greedy, thinking only of profit
坚韧 tough and durable; tenacious HSK 2.0 · 6
兼任 to hold concurrently (another post); to serve at the same time
见仁见智 opinions differ (idiom)
兼容 compatible
尖锐 sharp; piercing; pointed; biting (criticism); sharply HSK 2.0 · 5
减弱 to weaken; to diminish
鉴赏 to appreciate (as a connoisseur)
监视 to monitor; to watch closely; surveillance HSK 2.0 · 6
见识 experience; worldly knowledge; insight; to experience firsthand
坚实 firm and substantial; solid HSK 2.0 · 6
坚守 to hold fast to; to stick to
建树 to make a contribution; to achieve; contribution; accomplishment
减速 to slow down; to reduce speed; deceleration
检讨 to self-criticize; to review; to examine; self-criticism; review HSK 2.0 · 6
简体字 simplified Chinese character (vs. traditional) HSK 2.0 · 6
见外 to treat someone like a stranger; to stand on ceremony
间隙 interval; gap; clearance
艰险 difficult and dangerous; hardships and perils
见效 to have the desired effect
坚信 to firmly believe; to be fully convinced
艰辛 hardships; arduous; difficult
减压 to reduce pressure; to relax
简要 concise; brief HSK 2.0 · 6
简易 simple and easy; simple; rudimentary
见义勇为 to act bravely against injustice; to stand up for what is right HSK 2.0 · 6
坚硬 hard; solid HSK 2.0 · 6
监狱 prison HSK 2.0 · 6
鉴于 in view of; given that; considering that HSK 2.0 · 6
奸诈 treachery; devious; a rogue
见证 to be witness to; witness; evidence
兼职 to work part-time; to hold concurrent posts; part-time job HSK 2.0 · 6
建筑师 architect
建筑物 building; structure; edifice
健壮 robust; healthy; sturdy
姜 ginger
僵 stiff; rigid; numb; deadlocked (relationship)
奖杯 trophy cup
僵化 to become rigid
讲解 to explain
僵局 impasse; deadlock
降临 to descend; to arrive; to come HSK 2.0 · 6
奖牌 medal (awarded as a prize)
奖品 award; prize
讲述 to recount; to narrate; to tell; to give an account of
奖项 award; prize
讲学 to lecture (on branch of learning)
焦 burnt; scorched; anxious; worried
搅 to stir; to mix; to disturb; to annoy
浇 to water; to pour (liquid); to pour over; to cast (metal) HSK 2.0 · 5
嚼 to chew
缴 to hand in; to hand over; to seize
绞 to twist; to wring; to braid; to hang (someone)
搅拌 to stir; to agitate HSK 2.0 · 6
叫板 to challenge; to square off against someone
交叉 to cross; to intersect; to overlap HSK 2.0 · 6
轿车 car; passenger car; sedan
缴费 to pay a fee
交锋 to clash; to cross swords; to compete head-on
交付 to hand over; to deliver
娇惯 to pamper; to coddle; to spoil
叫好 to applaud; to cheer
狡猾 crafty; cunning; sly HSK 2.0 · 5
焦急 anxiety; anxious HSK 2.0 · 6
交集 to intermingle (emotions); common ground; intersection (math)
交接 to hand over (a post, a shift); handover
交界 common boundary; common border
较劲 to measure strength; to compete; to persist; to go against someone
焦距 focal length; focal distance
教科书 textbook
较量 to test strength; to compete; contest; showdown HSK 2.0 · 6
焦虑 anxious; worried; apprehensive
角落 nook; corner HSK 2.0 · 6
缴纳 to pay (taxes etc) HSK 2.0 · 6
交纳 to pay (taxes or dues)
胶囊 (pharm.) capsule
胶片 (photographic) film
娇气 delicate; squeamish; finicky HSK 2.0 · 6
交情 friendship; friendly relations
交涉 to negotiate; to take up (a matter) with; negotiation HSK 2.0 · 6
礁石 reef
交谈 to converse; to chat; conversation
交替 to replace; alternately; in turn
教条 doctrine; dogma; creed; dogmatic
交头接耳 to whisper to one another's ear
郊外 outskirts
交响乐 symphony
教养 good upbringing; manners; culture; to educate; to bring up HSK 2.0 · 6
郊游 to go on an outing; to go on an excursion
焦躁 fretful; impatient
矫正 to correct (e.g. vision); to rectify; to straighten
皆 all; each and every; in all cases HSK 2.0 · 6
劫 to rob; to hold up; to kidnap; calamity; disaster
截 to cut off; to stop; to intercept; MW for sections, pieces
接班 to take over a shift; to succeed someone in a post
接班人 successor
戒备 to be on guard; to take precautions; to stay alert HSK 2.0 · 6
结冰 to freeze
阶层 social class HSK 2.0 · 6
劫持 to kidnap; to hijack; to seize by force
解答 to solve; to answer; to clarify; solution; answer
界定 definition; to delimit
解读 to interpret; to decipher; interpretation; reading
接二连三 one after another; in quick succession; nonstop
揭发 to expose; to denounce; to bring to light HSK 2.0 · 6
解雇 to fire; to dismiss; to lay off; dismissal HSK 2.0 · 6
接轨 to connect tracks; (fig.) to integrate with; to align with
阶级 (social) class
接济 to give material assistance to
接见 to receive (in audience); to grant an interview
节俭 frugal; economical
竭尽全力 to do everything possible; to spare no effort HSK 2.0 · 6
结晶 crystal; crystallization; fruit (of effort) HSK 2.0 · 6
洁净 clean; to cleanse
解救 to rescue; to help out; to save from difficulty; rescue
结局 conclusion; ending HSK 2.0 · 6
借口 pretext; excuse; to use as an excuse HSK 2.0 · 5
竭力 to do one's utmost
接力 relay
揭露 to expose; to unmask; to reveal; revelation HSK 2.0 · 6
接纳 to admit (to membership)
解剖 to dissect; to analyze in depth; anatomy HSK 2.0 · 6
节气 solar term
截然不同 completely different; like night and day
介入 to intervene; to get involved
解散 to dissolve; to disband HSK 2.0 · 6
届时 when the time comes; at the scheduled time
揭示 to show; to make known
结识 to get to know; to make the acquaintance of
接手 to take over (a post, task)
节水 to save water
接送 to pick up and drop off; to shuttle back and forth
接替 to replace; to take over (a post)
解体 to disintegrate; to break up; to collapse; disintegration HSK 2.0 · 6
阶梯 stairs; steps; (fig.) stepping stone; way toward a goal
借条 receipt for a loan; IOU
接听 to answer the phone
接通 to connect; to put through
解脱 to free oneself (from burdens or worries); liberation
结尾 ending; coda; to wind up
解围 to help someone out of trouble; to lift a siege
解析 to analyze; to break down; (math) analysis; analytic
界限 boundary HSK 2.0 · 6
界线 limits; bounds; dividing line
揭晓 to announce publicly; to reveal (a result)
戒烟 to give up smoking HSK 2.0 · 5
介意 to mind; to care about; to be bothered; to take offense
节衣缩食 to save on food and clothes; to live frugally
借用 to borrow (for another use); to make use of
介于 to lie between; to be situated between; to mediate between
戒指 (finger) ring HSK 2.0 · 5
借助 to make use of; to rely on; with the help of HSK 2.0 · 6
筋 tendon; muscle; veins; fiber (in vegetables)
禁不住 can't help it; can't bear it
进场 to enter the venue; to enter the scene; to enter the market
进程 course of events; process
进出 to enter or exit; to go through
进出口 import and export
仅次于 second only to; behind only
紧凑 compact; terse; tight (schedule)
进度 rate of progress
进而 and then (what follows next) HSK 2.0 · 6
禁忌 taboo; forbidden thing; contraindication; to abstain from
紧接着 immediately after; right after that
津津有味 with great relish; with gusto; eagerly HSK 2.0 · 6
近年来 for the past few years
浸泡 to steep; to soak; to immerse HSK 2.0 · 6
紧迫 pressing; urgent HSK 2.0 · 6
锦旗 silk banner (as an award or gift)
尽情 as much as one likes
禁区 restricted area; forbidden region
紧缺 in short supply; scarce
谨慎 cautious; prudent HSK 2.0 · 5
晋升 to promote to a higher position HSK 2.0 · 6
金属 metal HSK 2.0 · 5
紧缩 to cut back; to tighten; restriction; austerity
津贴 allowance
尽头 end; extremity; limit
劲头 enthusiasm; zeal; vigor; strength HSK 2.0 · 6
进修 to pursue advanced study; to take a refresher course
尽早 as early as possible
金子 gold
金字塔 pyramid (building or structure)
经 to pass through; to undergo; to endure; classic; scripture; longitude
惊 to be startled; to be frightened; to scare; fright
竟 unexpectedly; no less than; surprisingly
敬 to respect; to honor; to offer politely (a toast, tea)
茎 stalk; stem HSK 2.0 · 6
敬爱 to respect and love; to revere; to hold in high esteem HSK 2.0 · 5
颈部 neck
惊诧 astonished; amazed; stunned
警车 police car
精打细算 to budget carefully; to manage thriftily; to watch spending HSK 2.0 · 6
境地 circumstances
经度 longitude
敬而远之 to respect but keep one's distance
竟敢 to dare (brazenly); to have the audacity to
警官 constable; police officer
景观 landscape
净化 to purify
精华 essence; best part; quintessence HSK 2.0 · 6
惊慌 to panic; to be alarmed
惊慌失措 to panic; to be terrified and at a loss
竞技 athletic competition; to compete (in skill)
荆棘 thorns; brambles; (figurative) hardships, obstacles
精简 to simplify; to reduce HSK 2.0 · 6
境界 level; state (spiritual or artistic); boundary; border HSK 2.0 · 6
兢兢业业 (idiom) conscientious; assiduous HSK 2.0 · 6
敬酒 to toast; to propose a toast
经久不息 prolonged (applause, cheering etc)
敬礼 to salute; salute HSK 2.0 · 6
精练 concise; succinct; polished (of text or style)
经贸 trade
精妙 exquisite; delicate and fine (esp. of artworks)
精明 astute; shrewd; smart
境内 within the borders (of a country, province, etc.); domestic
敬佩 to esteem; to admire
精疲力竭 utterly exhausted; drained
惊奇 amazed; surprised; amazement; surprise HSK 2.0 · 6
敬请 (polite) please; kindly
景区 scenic area
精确 accurate; precise HSK 2.0 · 6
经商 to engage in trade; to do business; to be in business HSK 2.0 · 6
精神病 mental disorder; psychosis
经受 to endure; to withstand; to go through
精髓 marrow; pith; quintessence; essence
惊叹 to exclaim in admiration; to marvel; gasp of amazement
警惕 to be on guard; vigilant; vigilance; caution HSK 2.0 · 6
惊天动地 world-shaking (idiom)
精通 to master; to be an expert in; to know thoroughly (a subject) HSK 2.0 · 6
境外 outside (a country's) borders
精细 fine; meticulous; careful
惊险 thrilling and risky; nail-biting; suspenseful
竞相 competitive; eagerly; to vie
精心 with great care; meticulous HSK 2.0 · 6
惊心动魄 (idiom) heart-stopping; breathtaking; thrilling
惊醒 to wake with a start; to be jolted awake
竞选 to run for office; to campaign HSK 2.0 · 6
惊讶 surprised; astonished; astonishment HSK 2.0 · 6
敬业 dedicated to one's work
敬意 respect; esteem; high regard
精益求精 to perfect what is already excellent; to keep improving HSK 2.0 · 6
精英 cream; elite; essence; quintessence
晶莹 sparkling and translucent
境遇 circumstance
精致 delicate; fine; exquisite; refined HSK 2.0 · 6
静止 still; immobile; static; stationary
敬重 to deeply respect; to revere; to esteem
警钟 alarm bell
窘迫 hard-pressed (financially); in dire straits; embarrassed
揪 to seize; to grab; to pull hard
就餐 to dine
纠缠 to be in a tangle; to nag
就地 locally; on the spot
就读 to go to school
救护车 ambulance HSK 2.0 · 5
救济 to give relief to; to help the needy; aid; relief HSK 2.0 · 6
就近 nearby; in a close neighborhood HSK 2.0 · 6
酒精 alcohol; ethanol HSK 2.0 · 6
舅舅 maternal uncle (mother's brother) HSK 2.0 · 5
酒楼 restaurant
就任 to take office; to assume a post
久违 (polite) long time no see; missed after a long absence
久仰 (polite) it's an honor to meet you; I've long wanted to meet you
就医 to receive medical treatment
就诊 to see a doctor; to be seen (at a clinic)
救治 to give critical care; to give medical treatment; to save and cure
就职 to take office; to assume a post HSK 2.0 · 6
就座 to take a seat
车 chariot (piece in Chinese chess)
距 at a distance of; to be apart from
锯 a saw; to cut with a saw
举报 to report (to the authorities); to denounce
局部 part; local HSK 2.0 · 6
据此 based on this; according to the above (written)
举措 move; act; measure
巨额 large sum (of money); a huge amount
居高临下 to command from above; vantage point; haughty attitude
鞠躬 to bow (as a sign of respect) HSK 2.0 · 6
菊花 chrysanthemum; (slang) anus
聚集 to assemble; to gather
聚精会神 to concentrate fully; to be absorbed; to give full attention HSK 2.0 · 6
举例 to give an example
剧烈 violent; acute; severe; fierce HSK 2.0 · 6
拘留 to detain; to hold in custody; (administrative) detention HSK 2.0 · 6
居民楼 apartment building; residential block
剧目 repertoire (of plays or opera); list of plays
剧情 story line; plot; drama (genre)
巨人 giant
沮丧 dispirited; dejected; dismayed HSK 2.0 · 6
局势 situation; state (of affairs) HSK 2.0 · 6
举世闻名 world-famous (idiom) HSK 2.0 · 6
举世无双 (idiom) unrivaled in the world; unique
举世瞩目 to receive worldwide attention HSK 2.0 · 6
拘束 self-conscious; tense; awkward; to restrain HSK 2.0 · 6
巨头 magnate; tycoon; giant (company, country); big shot
剧团 theatrical troupe
据悉 reportedly; according to reports; it is reported that HSK 2.0 · 6
局限 to limit; to confine; to restrict; limitation HSK 2.0 · 6
巨星 (astronomy) giant star; (fig.) superstar
巨型 giant; enormous
举一反三 to infer much from one case; to apply learning to new situations
剧院 theater
举止 bearing; manner; mien
举重 weightlifting; to lift weights
橘子 tangerine
剧组 film crew; cast and crew; production team
卷入 to be drawn into; to be involved in
捐献 to donate; donation; contribution
卷子 steamed roll; spring roll
卷子 test paper; examination paper
倔 stubborn and ill-tempered; obstinate; gruff
诀别 to part forever; to say a final goodbye
绝技 consummate skill; unique talent; spectacular stunt
倔强 stubborn; obstinate; unbending
崛起 to rise rapidly; to stand out; to emerge (as a power, city)
诀窍 secret; trick; knack; key
爵士 jazz; knight; Sir (noble title)
觉醒 to awaken; to become aware; to have one's eyes opened HSK 2.0 · 6
决议 a resolution; to pass a resolution
绝缘 to be cut off; to have no contact with; (electricity) to insulate
绝招 masterstroke; trump card; decisive move
角逐 to tussle; to contend; to contest
俊 smart; eminent; handsome; talented
竣工 to complete a project
军官 officer (military)
均衡 balanced; harmonious; balance; in a balanced way
骏马 fine horse; steed
俊俏 good-looking and lively; with fine, attractive features
均匀 even; uniform; homogeneous; well distributed HSK 2.0 · 5
君子 nobleman; person of noble character