HSK 5 Vocabulary Review List

A complete question and answer review of HSK 5 vocabulary terms starting from the letter A to C, including pinyin and English definitions.

What is the meaning and use of the exclamation '哎' (ai)?

It is used to express surprise or dissatisfaction (equivalent to 'oh' or 'dear me').

What does the exclamation '唉' (ài) express?

It is used to express sympathy or regret (equivalent to 'alas' or 'oh').

Define the verb '爱护' (àihù).

To cherish or treasure.

What is the meaning of the verb '安慰' (anwèi)?

To comfort or console.

What does the verb '安装' (anzhuang) mean?

To install or fix.

Define the adverb '暗暗' (ànàn).

Secretly or inwardly.

What does the verb '熬夜' (áo yè) mean?

To stay up late.

What is the definition of the verb '摆' (bǎi)?

To arrange, put out, or set in a posture.

Define the noun '半夜' (bànyè).

Midnight or the middle of the night.

What time of day does '傍晚' (bàngwan) refer to?

Evening or dusk.

What does the verb '包括' (bãokuò) mean?

To include or consist of.

How is the noun '宝贝' (bảo bài) defined?

Baby, darling, or treasure.

Define the adjective '宝贵' (bǎoguì).

Valuable or precious.

What is the meaning of the verb '保存' (bảo cún)?

To keep or preserve.

What are the two meanings of '报道' (bào dào)?

As a noun it means 'news report'; as a verb it means 'to report'.

Define the verb '抱怨' (bàoyuàn).

To complain, grumble, or phàn nàn.

What does the verb '背' (bei) mean?

To carry on the back.

Define the noun '背景' (beijing).

Background.

What is a '被子' (bèizi)?

A quilt or blanket.

Define the noun '本领' (benling).

Skill, ability, or capacity.

How is the noun '彼此' (bĭci) defined?

Each other or both sides.

What does the adjective '必要' (biyào) mean?

Necessary or essential.

Define the adverb '毕竟' (bijing).

After all, in the end, or when all is said and done.

What does the verb '避免' (bimiǎn) mean?

To avoid or prevent.

What is the meaning of '鞭炮' (bianpao)?

Firecrackers.

How is the adverb '便' (bian) used?

It indicates something happens naturally under certain conditions; translated as 'then', 'immediately', or 'is'.

Define the verb '辩论' (biánlùn).

To debate or argue.

What does the verb '表达' (bidodá) mean?

To express or convey.

Define the noun '表面' (biǎomiàn).

Surface or exterior.

What does the verb '表明' (biǎoming) indicate?

To show, indicate, or prove.

How is '表情' (biaoqing) defined?

Facial expression or look.

What are the meanings of '表现' (biaoxian)?

As a verb it means 'to show' or 'to display'; as a noun it means 'expression' or 'performance'.

What does the verb '播放' (böfàng) mean?

To broadcast, play, or show.

What part of the body is the '脖子' (bózi)?

The neck.

Define the expression '不耐烦' (bú nài fán).

Impatient or irritated.

What does '不要紧' (bú vaojin) mean?

It doesn't matter or it's not serious.

What is the meaning of the adjective '不得了' (bùdéliǎo)?

Extremely or desperately.

How is the verb '不行' (bùxing) defined in the context of intensity?

Terrible, extreme, or 'no way'.

Define '不足' (bùzú) when used as an adjective or verb.

Insufficient, lacking, or not enough.

What is '布' (bù)?

Cloth or fabric.

Define the noun '财产' (cáichǎn).

Property, wealth, or assets.

What does the verb '采取' (cǎiqu) mean?

To adopt, use, or take (measures).

Define the verb '采用' (cǎiyòng).

To adopt or use (as in selecting a method).

What is '彩虹' (că hóng)?

A rainbow.

What does the verb '踩' (cǎi) mean?

To step on or tread.

Define the verb '参与' (canyù).

To participate or join in.