1. HSK Level 4 Vocabularies by Frequency
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Hanzi Pinyin English
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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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...?

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

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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