HSK lists
HSK 7-9 vocabulary · Y
The 436 words of the advanced band (HSK 7-9) that begin with “Y” 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.
Y
押 to pawn; to detain; to hold in custody; to escort
芽 bud; sprout
哑 (sound of cawing; baby talk; an interjection)
哑 mute; unable to speak; hoarse
牙齿 tooth; dental
压倒 to overwhelm; to overpower; to prevail over
牙膏 toothpaste HSK 2.0 · 4
鸦雀无声 (idiom) absolute silence; not a sound to be heard
压缩 to compress; compression HSK 2.0 · 6
丫头 girl; (derogatory or affectionate) little girl; young maid
压抑 to repress; to hold back (emotions); oppressive; repression HSK 2.0 · 6
压制 to suppress; to inhibit; to stifle HSK 2.0 · 6
延 to prolong; to extend; to delay
验 to examine; to test; to check
咽 throat; pharynx; narrow pass
咽 to swallow
淹 to flood; to inundate; to submerge; to drown
沿岸 coastal area; littoral or riparian
演变 to evolve; to change over time; evolution HSK 2.0 · 6
演播室 broadcasting studio
言辞 words; expression; what one says
烟囱 chimney
厌烦 to be fed up with; to get sick of; to get tired of
掩盖 to cover up; to conceal (the truth, a fact) HSK 2.0 · 6
眼红 to envy; to be jealous; to covet; to be green with envy
咽喉 throat
掩护 to cover; to shield; to conceal; cover HSK 2.0 · 6
延缓 to delay; to postpone; to slow down
烟火 fireworks; cooking smoke; (fig.) everyday life
焰火 fireworks
演技 acting; acting skills
眼界 ken; scope
严禁 to strictly prohibit HSK 2.0 · 6
严谨 rigorous; meticulous; well organized (writing)
厌倦 to be sick of; to get tired of; to be fed up with
严峻 grim; severe; rigorous HSK 2.0 · 6
艳丽 gorgeous; garish and beautiful
演练 to drill; to practice; to rehearse; drill
言论 expressed opinion; statements; remarks HSK 2.0 · 6
严密 strict; tight; rigorously HSK 2.0 · 6
炎热 scorching; sweltering; very hot (weather) HSK 2.0 · 6
眼色 signal with the eyes; wink; knowing glance HSK 2.0 · 6
眼神 look in one's eyes; meaningful glance HSK 2.0 · 6
衍生 to derive; to give rise to; to generate; derivation
掩饰 to cover up; to conceal (feelings, mistakes) HSK 2.0 · 6
岩石 rock HSK 2.0 · 6
演示 to demonstrate; to show; demonstration; presentation
验收 to inspect and accept; acceptance HSK 2.0 · 6
演说 speech; to deliver a speech
研讨 discussion
沿途 along the way; along the route; en route
阎王 Yama, King of Hell (Buddhism); cruel tyrant
延误 to delay; to miss (an opportunity); delay
演习 maneuver; drill; exercise; to hold maneuvers HSK 2.0 · 6
演戏 to act; to put on a play; to pretend
眼下 right now; at the moment; for now HSK 2.0 · 6
沿线 along the line (railway, etc.); area near the line
言行 words and actions
演绎 to develop; to play (a role); to deduce; to infer HSK 2.0 · 6
演艺圈 show business
验证 to verify; to check; to validate; verification; authentication HSK 2.0 · 6
炎症 inflammation
燕子 swallow
氧 oxygen (chemistry)
扬 to raise; to wave; to scatter (in the wind); to spread
痒 to itch; to tickle HSK 2.0 · 5
样本 sample; specimen
秧歌 Yangge, a popular rural folk dance
养活 to support; to provide for; to feed; to raise
养老金 pension
养老院 nursing home
样品 sample; specimen HSK 2.0 · 6
养生 to take care of one's health; health preservation
杨树 poplar (trees of the genus Populus)
阳性 positive; masculine
洋溢 brimming with; steeped in
养殖 to raise; to farm (aquatic animals or plants); farming
邀 to invite; to request; to solicit
窑 kiln; coal pit; cave dwelling
摇摆 to sway; to wobble; to waver HSK 2.0 · 6
要不 otherwise; or else; how about...? HSK 2.0 · 5
要不是 if it were not for; but for
药材 medicinal ingredient
要点 main point; essential HSK 2.0 · 6
药方 prescription
妖怪 monster; devil
摇滚 rock; rock music (rock 'n' roll) HSK 2.0 · 6
要害 vital part; key point; crucial
摇晃 to rock; to shake; to sway HSK 2.0 · 6
要紧 important; urgent
遥控 to control remotely; remote control HSK 2.0 · 6
摇篮 cradle
要领 main aspects; essentials; gist
要命 terribly; extremely; to kill; to be a nuisance HSK 2.0 · 6
要强 eager to excel; proud; unwilling to be second to others
钥匙 key HSK 2.0 · 4
谣言 rumor HSK 2.0 · 6
耀眼 to dazzle; dazzling HSK 2.0 · 6
摇摇欲坠 tottering; on the verge of collapse
遥远 distant; remote HSK 2.0 · 6
业 occupation; profession; industry; studies; enterprise; property
拽 to drag; to haul HSK 2.0 · 6
咽 to choke (in crying)
夜班 night shift
野餐 picnic; to have a picnic
野炊 to cook outdoors (on an outing); cookout
业绩 results; achievements; performance (of a company or employee)
液晶 liquid crystal
也就是说 in other words; that is to say
野蛮 barbarous; uncivilized HSK 2.0 · 6
夜市 night market
野兽 beast; wild animal
液体 liquid HSK 2.0 · 5
野外 countryside; outdoors; the wild
夜晚 night
夜校 evening school; night school
野心 ambition; wild schemes; careerism HSK 2.0 · 6
夜以继日 day and night, nonstop; with continuous effort
野营 to camp; field lodgings
椰子 a coconut palm; a coconut
夜总会 nightclub; nightspot
以 with; by means of; according to; to use; in order to; because of HSK 2.0 · 4
依 to depend on; to rely on; to comply with; to listen to; according to
亦 also HSK 2.0 · 6
议 to discuss; to deliberate; to comment on; to propose
姨 mother's sister; aunt
矣 (classical final particle: completed action or conclusion)
译 to translate; to interpret
溢 to overflow; to brim over; excessive
倚 to lean on; to rely upon
一把手 top leader; chief; skilled hand
仪表 appearance; bearing; gauge; measuring instrument
一不小心 carelessly; by accident; in a moment of distraction
一刹那 a moment; an instant; in a flash
一长一短 talking endlessly; long-winded
议程 agenda; agenda item
一成不变 unchanging; fixed; set in stone
一筹莫展 to find no way out; to be at one's wits' end; not to know what to do
益处 benefit
一大早 first thing in the morning; very early; at dawn
疑点 a doubtful point
一动不动 motionless
一度 for a time; at one point; once (in the past) HSK 2.0 · 6
一帆风顺 to go smoothly; plain sailing; (wish) have a good trip HSK 2.0 · 6
一概 all without exception; entirely; categorically
一概而论 to generalize; to lump together; to treat different things alike
一干二净 completely; thoroughly; leaving nothing; squeaky clean
一个劲儿 nonstop; continuously; insistently
义工 volunteer worker; volunteer work
一鼓作气 to do something in one go, using the momentum
一锅粥 (lit.) a pot of porridge; (fig.) a total mess
一晃 (time) to pass in an instant; (a sight) to flash by
议会 parliament; legislative assembly
一回事 one and the same thing (often as opposed to another)
疑惑 to doubt; to distrust; puzzled; confused; doubt; suspicion HSK 2.0 · 6
一技之长 a specific skill; specialized ability
一家人 household; the whole family
移交 to transfer; to hand over
一经 once; as soon as (an action is completed)
一举 in one go; at one stroke; in a single action
一举一动 every movement; each and every move
一卡通 multi-purpose contactless card (e.g. for Beijing transit)
异口同声 in unison; with one voice
易拉罐 pull-tab can; easy-open can
一揽子 all-inclusive; undiscriminating
毅力 perseverance; willpower HSK 2.0 · 6
屹立 to stand tall; to tower; to stand firm
一连 in a row; in succession; running
一连串 a succession of; a series of
意料 to anticipate; to expect; expectation HSK 2.0 · 6
意料之外 unexpected; beyond what was foreseen; contrary to expectation
遗留 to leave behind; to hand down HSK 2.0 · 6
疑虑 hesitation; misgivings; doubt
一毛不拔 stingy; tightfisted; unwilling to part with a penny
一面 one side; one aspect; a single meeting; at the same time (... and ...)
以免 in order to avoid; so as not to HSK 2.0 · 6
疫苗 vaccine
一目了然 obvious at a glance (idiom) HSK 2.0 · 6
一年到头 all year round
一旁 aside; to the side of
遗弃 to leave; to abandon
毅然 firmly; resolutely; without hesitation HSK 2.0 · 6
怡然自得 happy and content (idiom)
一如既往 as always; just as in the past; unchanged HSK 2.0 · 6
以身作则 to set an example; to lead by example
一声不吭 to not say a word
一事无成 to achieve nothing; to fail completely; to get nowhere
衣食住行 clothing, food, housing and transport; basic needs of life
一手 a skill; knack; single-handedly; without help
一瞬间 split second
伊斯兰教 Islam
一塌糊涂 a complete mess; in an awful state
一体 a single whole; integrated whole; everyone alike
遗体 remains (of a dead person)
一天到晚 all day long; the whole day
一头 headlong; all at once; one end; MW for large animals
意图 intent; intention; to intend HSK 2.0 · 6
依托 to rely on; to depend on; support HSK 2.0 · 6
遗忘 to forget; to fall into oblivion; to no longer remember
一味 blindly; invariably
医务 medical affairs
遗物 remnant
一无所有 to have nothing at all; to be left with nothing
一无所知 to know nothing at all; to be completely ignorant
一系列 a series of; a string of
一线 front line
意向 intention; purpose; inclination; disposition HSK 2.0 · 6
异想天开 to dream of the impossible; to daydream; to have wild ideas
一心 wholeheartedly; heart and soul
一心一意 wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; with one purpose
异性 the opposite sex; of the opposite sex
一眼 a glance; a quick look; a glimpse
一言不发 to not say a word (idiom)
一言一行 every word and action (idiom)
抑扬顿挫 (speech) with rising and falling tones and pauses; well modulated
一一 one by one; one after another
异议 objection; dissent
依依不舍 reluctant to part; to say a sad goodbye
一应俱全 with everything needed available
抑郁 depressed; despondent; gloomy
抑郁症 clinical depression
议员 legislator; representative; member of a legislature
遗愿 final wishes of the departed
一早 early in the morning; at dawn
一阵 a burst; a fit; a short while
移植 to transplant
抑制 to suppress; to hold back; to restrain; to inhibit HSK 2.0 · 6
以致 so that (often a bad result); to the point that HSK 2.0 · 6
遗址 ruins; historic relics
以至于 to the point that; so much that; so that
遗嘱 testament; will
听 smile (archaic)
瘾 addiction; craving
阴暗 dark; gloomy; dim; (fig.) murky
隐蔽 hidden; covert; to conceal; to hide HSK 2.0 · 6
引发 to trigger; to cause; to give rise to
隐患 hidden danger; concealed risk; hidden damage HSK 2.0 · 6
引经据典 to quote the classics; to cite ancient texts and authorities
引领 to guide; to lead; to show the way
隐瞒 to conceal; to cover up; concealment HSK 2.0 · 6
银幕 movie screen
殷勤 solicitous; attentive and courteous; attentively
引擎 engine HSK 2.0 · 6
隐情 secret; hidden motive; a subject best avoided
因人而异 to vary from person to person; to be different for each individual
引人入胜 to enchant; fascinating
引人注目 to attract attention; eye-catching; to stand out
引入 to introduce; to incorporate; to import (a method)
隐身 to hide; to become invisible; to go invisible (online)
印刷术 printing; printing technology
饮水 drinking water
音响 sound system; audio system; acoustics HSK 2.0 · 6
阴性 negative; feminine
隐形 invisible
隐性 hidden; crypto-; recessive (gene)
引用 to quote; to cite; to draw on; (computing) reference HSK 2.0 · 6
饮用水 drinking water; potable water
引诱 to tempt; to seduce; to lure; to induce into wrongdoing
隐约 vague; faint; indistinct HSK 2.0 · 6
印章 seal; signet; chop; stamp
印证 to confirm; to corroborate; to verify; proof
鹰 eagle; falcon; hawk
迎 to receive; to welcome; to go to meet
映 to reflect (light); to shine; to project (an image)
英镑 pound sterling
硬币 coin HSK 2.0 · 5
应酬 to socialize (out of obligation); social engagement; business dinner HSK 2.0 · 6
婴儿 infant; baby; lead (Pb) HSK 2.0 · 6
应付 to deal with; to cope with; to get by; to go through the motions HSK 2.0 · 5
荧光 fluorescence; fluorescent
迎合 to cater to; to pander to
赢家 winner
营救 to rescue
英俊 handsome HSK 2.0 · 5
硬朗 robust; healthy
盈利 profit; gain; to make profits HSK 2.0 · 6
硬盘 hard disk
应聘 to apply for a position; to accept a job offer HSK 2.0 · 5
影像 image
应邀 to attend by invitation; to accept an invitation HSK 2.0 · 6
应有尽有 to have absolutely everything; nothing is lacking
营造 to create (an atmosphere); to build; to construct
涌 to bubble up; to rush forth
永不 never; will never
用餐 to eat a meal
用功 diligent; studious; to study hard; to make an effort HSK 2.0 · 6
永恒 eternal; everlasting; enduring HSK 2.0 · 6
拥护 to endorse; to support HSK 2.0 · 6
拥挤 crowded; to throng; congestion HSK 2.0 · 5
永久 permanent; perpetual; everlasting; forever
用力 to exert oneself physically
用人 to make good use of people; to need staff; servant
涌入 to come pouring in; influx
庸俗 vulgar; tacky; tawdry HSK 2.0 · 6
勇往直前 to advance bravely
涌现 to emerge in large numbers; to spring up HSK 2.0 · 6
用意 intention; purpose
勇于 to dare to; to be brave enough to HSK 2.0 · 6
踊跃 enthusiastically; actively; eager to take part HSK 2.0 · 6
优 excellent; superior
邮编 postal code; zip code
忧愁 to be worried
游船 pleasure boat; cruise ship
由此看来 thereby; judging from this
由此可见 from this, it can be seen that...
有待 not yet (done); pending
有的放矢 to aim at a target; to act with a clear goal; to get to the point
诱饵 bait
诱发 to induce; to cause; to trigger; to give rise to
油画 oil painting
优化 to optimize
诱惑 to tempt; to seduce; to attract; temptation; allure HSK 2.0 · 6
有机 organic
悠久 long (tradition, history etc) HSK 2.0 · 5
有口无心 to speak without malice; sharp-tongued but kind-hearted
由来 origin
游览 to tour; to visit; to go sightseeing HSK 2.0 · 5
有两下子 to have real skill; to know one's stuff
忧虑 to worry; anxiety (about)
友情 friendly feelings; friendship
诱人 attractive; alluring; captivating
友人 friend
犹如 similar to; like HSK 2.0 · 6
友善 friendly
有声有色 (idiom) with sound and color; vivid, lively, brilliant
有所 somewhat; to some extent
有所不同 to differ to some extent (idiom)
有望 hopeful; promising
尤为 especially
悠闲 leisurely; carefree; relaxed
有效期 period of validity; sell-by date
有幸 fortunately
有序 orderly; in order; in an orderly way
优雅 grace; graceful
有意 on purpose; to intend to; to be interested in
有益 useful; beneficial; profitable
优异 exceptional; outstandingly good HSK 2.0 · 6
忧郁 melancholy; dejected; gloomy; depressed HSK 2.0 · 6
犹豫不决 hesitancy; indecision; to waver
优越 superior; superiority HSK 2.0 · 6
有朝一日 one day; sometime in the future
邮政 postal service; postal
幼稚 young; childish; puerile HSK 2.0 · 6
由衷 heartfelt; sincere; unfeigned
有助于 to contribute to; to promote
雨 (written) to rain; (of rain or snow) to fall
余 to be left over; remaining; (after a number) or so, more than
渔船 fishing boat
愚蠢 silly; stupid HSK 2.0 · 6
与此同时 at the same time; meanwhile
余地 margin; leeway
预定 to schedule in advance
余额 balance (of an account); remainder; surplus
与否 (end-of-phrase particle: whether or not)
预感 to have a premonition; premonition
预告 to announce in advance; to give advance notice; preview; trailer
愚公移山 the old man who moved mountains; will conquers all; perseverance
愈合 (of a wound) to heal
预见 to foresee; to predict; foresight
愈来愈 more and more
预料 to foresee; to anticipate; to forecast; expectation HSK 2.0 · 6
舆论 public opinion HSK 2.0 · 6
渔民 fisherman; fisher folk HSK 2.0 · 6
遇难 to perish; to die (in an accident or disaster)
语气 tone; manner of speaking; mood HSK 2.0 · 5
与其 rather than; (better to do B than A) HSK 2.0 · 5
逾期 to be overdue; to miss a deadline; to be in arrears
与日俱增 to grow day by day; to increase steadily HSK 2.0 · 6
预赛 preliminary round; qualifying heat HSK 2.0 · 6
遇上 to run into; to come across; to bump into
浴室 bathroom (room used for bathing)
预示 to foreshadow; to herald; to be a sign of
与时俱进 to keep up with the times; to stay up to date; to evolve with the era
预售 to sell in advance
预算 budget HSK 2.0 · 6
欲望 desire; longing; appetite; craving HSK 2.0 · 6
预先 beforehand; in advance HSK 2.0 · 6
遇险 to be in danger; to get into trouble; to meet with a mishap; disaster
预言 to predict; prophecy HSK 2.0 · 6
寓言 fable HSK 2.0 · 6
愈演愈烈 to get worse and worse; to intensify nonstop
予以 to give; to impose; to apply HSK 2.0 · 6
寓意 implied meaning; moral; figurative meaning; message
预兆 omen; sign; indication (of something to come) HSK 2.0 · 6
与众不同 different from the rest; out of the ordinary; unique
宇宙 universe; cosmos HSK 2.0 · 5
远 (classical) to keep at a distance, shun
冤 injustice; grievance; wronged; (colloquial) losing out
原本 originally; original
原材料 raw and semifinished materials
远程 remote; long distance; long range
原创 original; self-created; original work
原地 the same place; the original place; in place (without moving)
缘分 fate that brings people together; predestined affinity
怨恨 to hold a grudge; to resent; to loathe; resentment
远见 foresight; discernment; vision
远近闻名 (idiom) famous everywhere; known far and wide
元老 senior figure; elder; doyen
怨气 grievance; resentment; complaint
源泉 spring; source; origin HSK 2.0 · 6
院士 academician; fellow (of a scientific academy)
元首 head of state HSK 2.0 · 6
源头 source; fountainhead
冤枉 to accuse unjustly; unjust; (spending) wasted HSK 2.0 · 6
元宵节 Lantern Festival (15th of the 1st lunar month, end of Spring Festival) HSK 2.0 · 6
圆形 round; circular
原型 model; prototype; archetype
怨言 complaint
源于 has its origins in
渊源 origin; source; relationship
源源不断 in a steady flow; endlessly; in an unbroken stream
原汁原味 original; authentic
原装 original; factory-made; in original packaging
曰 to speak; to say
月初 start of month; early in the month
约定俗成 established by popular usage; customary convention
悦耳 pleasing to the ear; harmonious; melodious
越发 increasingly; even more; all the more
岳父 wife's father, father-in-law HSK 2.0 · 6
越过 to cross; to go over; to overcome
阅历 to experience; experience
岳母 wife's mother, mother-in-law
月票 monthly ticket
乐器 musical instrument
蕴藏 to hold in store; to contain (untapped resources, wealth) HSK 2.0 · 6
晕倒 to faint; to pass out
孕妇 pregnant woman
蕴涵 to contain; to hold within; to imply
运河 canal
酝酿 to ferment; to be brewing; to mull over; to lay the groundwork HSK 2.0 · 6
陨石 meteorite; aerolite
运送 to transport; to carry
韵味 subtle charm; grace; (aesthetic) flavor; refined aftertaste
运营 to operate; to be in operation; to run (a business); operation
孕育 to gestate; to give rise to; to nurture (a development, idea, culture) HSK 2.0 · 6
运转 to run; to operate; to revolve