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HSK 7-9 vocabulary · L

The 275 words of the advanced band (HSK 7-9) that begin with “L” 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.

L

蜡 là candle; wax

喇叭 lǎba horn; loudspeaker; trumpet HSK 2.0 · 6

拉动 lādòng to pull; (fig.) to stimulate (the economy, consumption)

辣椒 làjiāo hot pepper; chili HSK 2.0 · 5

啦啦队 lālāduì cheerleading squad

拉拢 lālǒng to win over; to rope in; to entice

拉锁 lāsuǒ zipper

腊月 Làyuè twelfth lunar month

蜡烛 làzhú candle HSK 2.0 · 5

来宾 láibīn guest; visitor

来电 láidiàn incoming call; to call; power comes back on; to feel chemistry

来访 láifǎng to pay a visit

来回 láihuí to go there and back; round trip; back and forth; repeatedly

来历 láilì history; antecedents; origin HSK 2.0 · 6

来临 láilín to approach; to come closer

来龙去脉 láilóngqùmài origin and development; the full story; from start to finish

来年 láinián next year; the coming year

来源于 láiyuányú to originate in

拦 lán to block someone's way; to obstruct; to stop; to flag down (a taxi) HSK 2.0 · 5

栏 lán fence; railing; column or box (of text or data)

揽 lǎn to embrace; to take on (duties); to monopolize; to canvass (clients)

缆车 lǎnchē cable car

懒得 lǎndé not to feel like (doing something); can't be bothered

懒惰 lǎnduò idle; lazy HSK 2.0 · 6

栏杆 lángān railing; banister

蓝图 lántú blueprint

滥用 lànyòng to misuse; to abuse

狼 láng wolf HSK 2.0 · 5

浪 làng wave; (colloquial) to go out partying; dissipated

狼狈 lángbèi in a tight spot; in a sorry state; pitiful HSK 2.0 · 6

朗诵 lǎngsòng to recite with expression; to declaim; to read aloud

捞 lāo to fish up; to dredge up HSK 2.0 · 6

涝 lào flooded

老伴儿 lǎobànr (colloquial) spouse (of an elderly couple); lifelong companion

老大 lǎodà eldest child; boss; leader (of a group)

唠叨 láodao to nag; to go on and on; to grumble; nagging; annoying HSK 2.0 · 6

劳动力 láodònglì labor force; manpower

牢固 láogù firm; secure HSK 2.0 · 6

老汉 lǎohàn old man; I (an old man speaking of himself)

老化 lǎohuà to age; to deteriorate; to become outdated; aging

牢记 láojì to keep in mind; to remember

牢牢 láoláo firmly; safely

姥姥 lǎolao maternal grandmother (colloquial) HSK 2.0 · 5

劳累 láolèi tired; exhausted; worn out; to toil

老人家 lǎorénjiā (respectful) elderly person; you (to an elder)

老实说 lǎoshíshuō honestly speaking; to be frank, ...

劳务 láowù labor service; labor force; provision of services

姥爷 lǎoye maternal grandfather (dialectal)

老远 lǎoyuǎn very far away

老字号 lǎozìhào long-established brand or shop

勒 lè to rein in; to force; to carve; to engrave

乐意 lèyì to be willing to; to be glad to; happy; satisfied HSK 2.0 · 6

乐园 lèyuán paradise

累 léi heaped, in clusters (as with fruit); to bind

勒 lēi to strap tightly; to bind

类别 lèibié classification; category

累积 lěijī to accumulate

累计 lěijì to accumulate; to calculate a running total; cumulative; in total

雷同 léitóng mirroring others; identical

愣 lèng to be stunned; to go blank; at all costs; stubbornly HSK 2.0 · 6

冷淡 lěngdàn cold; indifferent HSK 2.0 · 6

冷冻 lěngdòng to freeze; to deep-freeze

棱角 léngjiǎo edges and corners; sharp edge; (fig.) distinct character

冷酷 lěngkù unfeeling; callous HSK 2.0 · 6

冷酷无情 lěngkùwúqíng cold-hearted; unfeeling; callous

冷落 lěngluò to treat coldly; to snub; to neglect; desolate; unfrequented

冷门 lěngmén niche field; unpopular choice; (fig.) upset (surprise result)

冷漠 lěngmò cold; indifferent; distant; indifference

冷笑 lěngxiào to laugh coldly; to sneer; to laugh sarcastically

冷战 lěngzhàn cold war; (fig.) tension; silent treatment

冷战 lěngzhan (coll.) shiver; shudder

粒 lì MW for grains, pills, bullets; grain; granule HSK 2.0 · 5

力不从心 lìbùcóngxīn to want to but be unable; to lack the strength for something

理睬 lǐcǎi to heed; to pay attention to HSK 2.0 · 6

历程 lìchéng course; process

里程碑 lǐchéngbēi milestone HSK 2.0 · 6

力度 lìdù intensity; strength; vigor; (music) dynamics

立方 lìfāng cubic meter (abbr.); cube (math.); cubed HSK 2.0 · 5

立方米 lìfāngmǐ cubic meter (unit of volume)

礼服 lǐfú formal dress; ceremonial attire; formal wear

立功 lìgōng to render meritorious service; to earn merit; to distinguish oneself

利害 lìhài pros and cons; advantages and disadvantages; interests at stake HSK 2.0 · 6

利害 lìhai formidable; terrible; severe; (of a person) capable HSK 2.0 · 6

理会 lǐhuì to heed; to pay attention to; to notice

立交桥 lìjiāoqiáo overpass; flyover HSK 2.0 · 6

历届 lìjiè all previous (sessions, editions, classes)

历经 lìjīng to experience; to go through

理科 lǐkē the sciences (as opposed to the humanities)

历来 lìlái always; throughout history; traditionally HSK 2.0 · 6

利率 lìlǜ interest rates HSK 2.0 · 6

黎明 límíng dawn; daybreak HSK 2.0 · 6

理念 lǐniàn idea; concept; philosophy; theory

礼品 lǐpǐn gift; present

离谱儿 lípǔr absurd; preposterous; illogical; over the top

离奇 líqí odd; bizarre

力求 lìqiú to strive to; to make every effort to

历时 lìshí to last; to take (a length of time)

理事 lǐshì council member; director; to handle affairs

利索 lìsuo nimble

理所当然 lǐsuǒdāngrán natural and logical; as it should be; a matter of course HSK 2.0 · 6

力所能及 lìsuǒnéngjí as far as one can; within one's ability HSK 2.0 · 6

立体 lìtǐ three-dimensional; in relief; stereoscopic HSK 2.0 · 6

理性 lǐxìng reason; rationality; rational

礼仪 lǐyí etiquette; ceremony

力争 lìzhēng to strive for; to fight for; to firmly aim to HSK 2.0 · 6

离职 lízhí to leave one's post; to resign; to step down

励志 lìzhì inspirational; to strive with determination

理直气壮 lǐzhíqìzhuàng confident because one is in the right; bold and justified HSK 2.0 · 6

立足 lìzú to gain a foothold; to be established; to base oneself on HSK 2.0 · 6

炼 liàn to refine; to smelt

联邦 liánbāng federation; federal (state); confederation

连滚带爬 liángǔndàipá rolling and crawling; to flee in desperate haste

联欢 liánhuān to celebrate together; get-together; party HSK 2.0 · 6

廉价 liánjià cheaply-priced; low-cost

脸颊 liǎnjiá cheek

廉洁 liánjié incorruptible; unbribable; honest HSK 2.0 · 6

恋恋不舍 liànliànbùshě reluctant to part

连绵 liánmián continuous; unbroken; stretching endlessly

连任 liánrèn to be re-elected; to serve another term

连锁 liánsuǒ to interlock; chain-linked; chain (of stores) HSK 2.0 · 6

连锁店 liánsuǒdiàn chain store

联网 liánwǎng to connect to a network; to network

怜惜 liánxī to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward

连夜 liányè that very night; all night; night after night

廉政 liánzhèng honest, clean government

廉正 liánzhèng upright and honest; integrity

莲子 liánzǐ lotus seed

帘子 liánzi curtain

良 liáng good; of good quality; very

亮点 liàngdiǎn highlight; bright spot

谅解 liàngjiě to understand; to excuse; to be lenient; understanding HSK 2.0 · 6

两口子 liǎngkǒuzi husband and wife

亮丽 liànglì bright and beautiful

两栖 liǎngqī amphibious; (fig.) active in two fields at once

凉爽 liángshuǎng cool and refreshing

亮相 liàngxiàng to make a public appearance; to debut; to hit the market

良心 liángxīn conscience HSK 2.0 · 6

良性 liángxìng positive (in effect); beneficial; (medical) benign

潦草 liáocǎo careless; sloppy; (handwriting) scrawled, illegible

料到 liàodào to foresee; to anticipate

疗法 liáofǎ therapy; treatment

了结 liǎojié to settle; to wrap up; to conclude; to pay off

辽阔 liáokuò vast; extensive HSK 2.0 · 6

料理 liàolǐ to take care of; to handle; cuisine

寥寥无几 liáoliáowújǐ very few; can be counted on one hand

了却 liǎoquè to resolve; to settle

疗效 liáoxiào healing efficacy; healing effect

裂缝 lièfèng crack; crevice

裂痕 lièhén crack; gap; split

列举 lièjǔ a list; to list; to enumerate HSK 2.0 · 6

猎犬 lièquǎn hound; hunting dog

猎人 lièrén hunter

烈士 lièshì martyr

劣势 lièshì inferior; disadvantaged

劣质 lièzhì shoddy; of poor quality

咧嘴 liězuǐ to grin

临 lín just before; to be about to; to face; (a moment) to arrive

淋 lín to drench; to soak; to sprinkle; to pour over HSK 2.0 · 6

淋 lìn to filter; to strain; to drain; (med.) gonorrhea; painful urination HSK 2.0 · 6

拎 līn to hold in the hand; to carry (hanging from the hand)

临床 línchuáng clinical HSK 2.0 · 6

邻国 línguó neighboring country; bordering nation

临街 línjiē facing the street

临近 línjìn close to; approaching

灵 líng agile; alert; effective; spirit; soul of the dead

凌晨 língchén early morning; the small hours; before dawn HSK 2.0 · 6

领队 lǐngduì group leader; team manager; captain (sports)

灵感 línggǎn inspiration; sudden idea; creative spark HSK 2.0 · 6

零花钱 línghuāqián pocket money; allowance

领会 lǐnghuì to understand; to grasp; to take in HSK 2.0 · 6

灵魂 línghún soul; spirit HSK 2.0 · 6

灵机一动 língjīyīdòng to have a sudden brainwave; to be struck by inspiration

零件 língjiàn part; component HSK 2.0 · 5

领军 lǐngjūn to lead; to head; leading (in a field)

领略 lǐnglüè to appreciate; to savor; to experience (scenery, atmosphere, flavor)

灵敏 língmǐn sensitive; sharp; keen; agile (senses, reactions) HSK 2.0 · 6

零钱 língqián change; small change; pocket money HSK 2.0 · 5

灵巧 língqiǎo deft; nimble; ingenious

领事 lǐngshì consul

领事馆 lǐngshìguǎn consulate HSK 2.0 · 6

零售 língshòu to retail; retail sales

灵通 língtōng quick to get news; well-informed; effective

领土 lǐngtǔ territory HSK 2.0 · 6

领悟 lǐngwù to understand; to comprehend HSK 2.0 · 6

领养 lǐngyǎng to adopt (a child); adoption

领域 lǐngyù field; domain; sphere; territory HSK 2.0 · 5

溜 liū to slip away; to sneak off; to glide HSK 2.0 · 6

遛 liù to stroll; to walk (an animal)

流畅 liúchàng fluent; smooth; flowing naturally

流程 liúchéng process; workflow; sequence of steps

溜达 liūda to stroll; to go for a walk

浏览 liúlǎn to skim over; to browse HSK 2.0 · 5

浏览器 liúlǎnqì browser (software)

流浪 liúlàng to wander; to roam; homeless; drifting HSK 2.0 · 6

流泪 liúlèi to shed tears HSK 2.0 · 4

留恋 liúliàn to hate to leave; to long for; to be attached to; to recall fondly HSK 2.0 · 6

流量 liúliàng flow rate; flow (of people, traffic); mobile data; web traffic

流露 liúlù to reveal unintentionally (feelings, intentions) HSK 2.0 · 6

流氓 liúmáng hoodlum; thug; scoundrel; indecent behavior HSK 2.0 · 6

留念 liúniàn to keep as a souvenir HSK 2.0 · 6

流入 liúrù to flow into; to enter; inflow; influx

留神 liúshén to take care; to be careful HSK 2.0 · 6

流失 liúshī to be lost; to drain away (talent, funds); to erode; to wash away

柳树 liǔshù willow

流水 liúshuǐ running water; (business) turnover

流淌 liútǎng to flow

流向 liúxiàng to flow toward; direction of flow

留心 liúxīn to be careful; to pay attention to

流血 liúxuè to bleed; to shed blood

留意 liúyì to pay attention to; to notice; to be alert to

流域 liúyù river basin; valley; drainage area

流转 liúzhuǎn to circulate; to move around; (goods, capital) to be in circulation

聋 lóng deaf

垄断 lǒngduàn to monopolize HSK 2.0 · 6

聋人 lóngrén deaf person; hearing-impaired person

笼统 lǒngtǒng general; vague; lacking in detail; in general terms

笼罩 lǒngzhào to envelop; to shroud HSK 2.0 · 6

隆重 lóngzhòng solemn; grand; ceremonious; with great ceremony HSK 2.0 · 6

龙舟 lóngzhōu dragon boat; imperial boat

笼子 lóngzi cage; basket; container

搂 lōu to pull toward oneself; to grab; to rake in (money dishonestly) HSK 2.0 · 6

搂 lǒu to hug; to embrace HSK 2.0 · 6

露面 lòumiàn to appear in public; to show up; to show one's face

鹿 lù deer

率 lǜ rate; frequency

铝 lǚ aluminum (chemistry)

缕 lǚ MW for wisps of smoke, mist, hair, light; thread; strand

屡 lǚ time and again; repeatedly; frequently

路程 lùchéng route; journey; distance traveled

旅程 lǚchéng journey; trip

屡次 lǚcì repeatedly; time and again HSK 2.0 · 6

路灯 lùdēng street lamp; street light

绿灯 lǜdēng green light (traffic signal); (fig.) permission to proceed

绿地 lǜdì green space; landscaped area (e.g. city park)

路段 lùduàn stretch of road; section (of a road or railway)

芦花 lúhuā reed catkin; reed flower

路况 lùkuàng road conditions; traffic conditions

鲁莽 lǔmǎng hot-headed; impulsive; reckless

路面 lùmiàn road surface

路人 lùrén passer-by; stranger

露天 lùtiān outdoors; al fresco; in the open

路途 lùtú (lit. and fig.) road; path

旅途 lǚtú journey; trip

卤味 lǔwèi food stewed in soy sauce and spices; seasoned cold cuts

履行 lǚxíng to fulfill (an obligation, a promise); to carry out; to perform HSK 2.0 · 6

炉灶 lúzào stove HSK 2.0 · 6

录制 lùzhì to record (video or audio)

路子 lùzi method; way; approach; connections

炉子 lúzi stove; oven; furnace

卵 luǎn egg; ovum; spawn

乱七八糟 luànqībāzāo (idiom) in a total mess; in complete disorder; chaotic

孪生 luánshēng (adj.) twin

略 lüè slightly; a bit; to omit; to summarize; outline; strategy

掠夺 lüèduó to plunder; to rob HSK 2.0 · 6

略微 lüèwēi a little bit; slightly HSK 2.0 · 6

抡 lūn to brandish; to swing (arms, heavy objects); to wave (fists)

抡 lún to select

轮换 lúnhuàn to rotate; to take turns

轮廓 lúnkuò an outline; silhouette HSK 2.0 · 6

伦理 lúnlǐ ethics

轮流 lúnliú to alternate; to take turns HSK 2.0 · 5

论述 lùnshù treatise; discourse; exposition

轮胎 lúntāi tire; pneumatic tire HSK 2.0 · 6

论坛 lùntán forum (for discussion) HSK 2.0 · 6

论证 lùnzhèng to argue; to demonstrate (by reasoning); argument; proof HSK 2.0 · 6

罗 luó (formal) to gather; to catch; to sift; fine gauze; (surname) Luo

裸 luǒ naked

萝卜 luóbo radish (esp. white radish, daikon)

落差 luòchā drop in elevation; (fig.) gap; disparity (in expectations, income)

落地 luòdì to fall to the ground; to land; (fig.) to materialize; to take effect

落户 luòhù to settle; to set up home

裸露 luǒlù naked; bare; uncovered; exposed

螺丝 luósī screw

落下 luòxià to fall; to descend; to land

络绎不绝 luòyìbùjué in an endless stream (of people, cars); nonstop HSK 2.0 · 6